SSC CGL Mock Test 40 — 2025 Tier-I PYQ (13 Sept 2025, Shift 2)

Question 1

Previous Year Paper 13 Sept, 2025 Shift 2 SSC CGL In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Architect : Design :: Chef : ?

Accepted Answer

A) Cook

Question 2

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives Utilitarianism : Consequence :: Deontology : ?

Accepted Answer

B) Duty

Question 3

Select the letters from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. K, M, O, ?, S, U, ?, Y

Accepted Answer

B) Q, W

Question 4

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. PQR, STU, VWX, ?

Accepted Answer

C) YZA

Question 5

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. YMW, VJT, SGQ, PDN, ?

Accepted Answer

D) MAK

Question 6

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series: RBEH, RGOW, RLYL, RQIA, ?

Accepted Answer

A) RVSP

Question 7

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series: CDEF, CKSA, CRGV, CYUQ, ?

Accepted Answer

D) CFIL

Question 8

Complete the pattern: 120, 96, 76.8, 61.44, ?

Accepted Answer

D) 49.152

Question 9

Each of the letters in the word CONTRAST is arranged in alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter that is first from the left and the one that is fifth from the right in the new letter-cluster formed?

Accepted Answer

B) 13

Question 10

Which of the following addresses are identical to each other: 1. S. Iyer 17-D, Coral Residency, Thiruvananthapuram , 695014 2. S. Iyer 17-D, Coral Residency, Thiruvananthapuram , 695014 3. S. Iyer 17-D Coral Residency, Thiruvananthapuram , 695014 4. S. Iyer 17-D Coral Residency, Thiruvananthapuram , 695013 1. S. Iyer 17-D, Coral Residency, Thiruvananthapuram , 695014 2. S. Iyer 17-D, Coral Residency, Thiruvananthapuram , 695014 3. S. Iyer 17-D Coral Residency, Thiruvananthapuram , 695014 4. S. Iyer 17-D Coral Residency, Thiruvananthapuram , 695013

Accepted Answer

A) 1 and 2

Question 11

Which of the following is/are identical to the address given: Sunil Kumar 21/4, Ashok Vihar, Delhi, 110052 1. Sunil Kumar 21/4, Ashok Vihar, Delhi, 1100522 2. Sunil Kumar 21/4, Ashok Vihar, Delhi, 110052 3. Sunil Kumar 21/4, Ashok Vihar, New Delhi, 110052 4. Sunil Kumar 21/4, Ashok Vihar, Delhi, 110053

Accepted Answer

C) 2 Only

Question 12

Find the best option that best completes the analogy. CAB : EDF :: GIH : ?

Accepted Answer

C) ILL

Question 13

Find the option that best completes the analogy. DP : XZ :: EN : ?

Accepted Answer

D) YX

Question 14

Ten persons are sitting in two parallel rows containing five persons each, such that there is an equal distance between adjacent persons. Line 1: Five men (A-E) are seated and all of them are facing South. Line 2: Five women (M-Q) are seated and all of them are facing North. Based on the arrangement, answer the question: D is opposite to M. M is at one of the extreme ends of Line 2. O is at the center position of Line 2. Who is second to the right of M in Line 2 (facing North)?

Accepted Answer

A) O

Question 15

In each of the following questions, a specific rearrangement pattern is applied to the first word to form the second. Identify the same pattern and apply it to the third word to determine the correct answer from the given alternatives. AROUND : RAUODN :: GROUND : ?

Accepted Answer

A) RGUODN

Question 16

In each of the following questions, the second group of letters is formed from the first using a specific alphabetical transformation. Apply the same pattern to the third group and find the correct option that completes the analogy. QDXM : SFYN :: UIOZ : ? SFYN :: UIOZ : ?

Accepted Answer

D) WKPA

Question 17

Choose the odd one:

Accepted Answer

C) Fri May 25 0125 00:00:00 GMT+0553 (India Standard Time)

Question 18

In each of the following questions, a group of three numbers/symbols is given in each option. Identify the group that does NOT follow the same pattern as the others.

Accepted Answer

D) H8 : E6 : B4

Question 19

In each of the following questions, a group of three numbers/symbols is given in each option. Identify the group that does NOT follow the same pattern as the others.

Accepted Answer

D) Q10$ : P11$ : O12$

Question 20

B is the daughter of A. C is the husband of B. D is the son of C. How is A related to D?

Accepted Answer

D) Cannot be determined

Question 21

If 'X' means '+', 'Y' means '-', 'Z' means 'x', and 'W' means '÷' what is the value of the following expression? 15 W 3 X 2 Y 4=?

Accepted Answer

B) 3

Question 22

A's father's wife's only daughter is B. How is A related to B?

Accepted Answer

C) Sibling

Question 23

Introducing a boy, a girl says, "He is the son of my mother's only son." Who is the boy to the girl?

Accepted Answer

C) Nephew

Question 24

A is the wife of B. B is the brother of C. C is the father of D. How is A related to D?

Accepted Answer

A) Aunt

Question 25

If '+' means '-', '-' means '+', 'x' means '÷', then 50 + 10 - 5 × 5 = ?

Accepted Answer

A) 41

Question 26

Arrange the following sites in chronological order based on the stylistic development of Buddhist sculpture: a) Mathura b) Bharhut c) Sanchi Stupa-1

Accepted Answer

A) b-c-a / b-c-a

Question 27

Which of the following statements about the Chithirai Festival of Madurai is correct?

Accepted Answer

B) Lord Kallazhagar arrives on a golden horse

Question 28

What is the term for a structured musical composition in Hindustani classical music?

Accepted Answer

B) Bandish

Question 29

Consider the following statements regarding belt ranks and competition area in Judo: 1) A red-and-white belt is associated with judokas from Sixth dan to Eighth dan levels. 2) A shared safety zone of at least 1 meter must be maintained between adjoining competition areas. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

C) 1 and 2 both are correct

Question 30

Who broke the 30-year-old Asian Games men's 5,000m meet record in National Open Athletics Championships 2024?

Accepted Answer

B) Gulveer Singh

Question 31

Consider the following statements regarding BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) cooperation: 1) It is based on mutual benefit and public-good-driven innovation. 2) It is governed only through annual Heads of State Summits. Which of the statements is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Only 1 is correct

Question 32

Fill in the blank: The inaugural Khelo India Para Games took place in _____, showcasing seven sporting disciplines across three venues in New Delhi.

Accepted Answer

C) Dec 2023

Question 33

Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): Last Man in Tower explores the moral and ethical conflicts faced by residents during rapid urban development and real estate pressures in Mumbai. Reason (R): The novel focuses on the historical evolution of Mumbai's architecture and its colonial past.

Accepted Answer

C) A is true, but R is false.

Question 34

Choose the correctly matched cave feature and its formation:

Accepted Answer

B) Stalagmite - Formed by dripping water from cave ceiling

Question 35

What is the primary function of the NVS-02 satellite launched aboard GSLV-F15?

Accepted Answer

C) It boosts India's navigation system by offering precise position and timing data.

Question 36

Read the following statements regarding K. Sanjay Murthy's recent appointment as Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India: 1. He took office as the CAG in November 2024 after the term of Girish Chandra Murmu. 2. The CAG is a constitutional office, which is appointed by the President under Article 148 of the Indian Constitution. 3. The CAG's term is only five years and cannot be repeated. Which of the above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 and 2 only

Question 37

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

Accepted Answer

B) Protein modification

Question 38

As per Article 279A of the Indian Constitution, the GST Council's decisions require what kind of majority of the weighted votes of the members present and voting?

Accepted Answer

B) Three-fourths majority

Question 39

Which of the following correctly reflects the legal implication of Article 255 regarding presidential or governor's assent to bills?

Accepted Answer

C) Omission of prior recommendation doesn't invalidate law if assent is given.

Question 40

When light enters from air into a medium, its speed changes. Which of the following properties of light remains constant during this transition?

Accepted Answer

B) Frequency

Question 41

Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is a civilian science award. Reason (R): It is conferred by Ministry of Culture.

Accepted Answer

C) A is true, but R is false

Question 42

The Global Gender Gap Report primarily measures disparities between genders in which key areas?

Accepted Answer

A) Politics, Economy, Health, Education

Question 43

Thang-Ta is a traditional martial dance associated with which northeastern state of India?

Accepted Answer

C) Manipur

Question 44

Which of the following industry pairs is correctly grouped as heavy industries?

Accepted Answer

B) Shipbuilding and Automobile

Question 45

The President is elected by an electoral college, while the Governor is _______.

Accepted Answer

B) Appointed by the President

Question 46

The Western Ghats are a recognized biodiversity hotspot. Which of the following is currently considered the most significant threat to its endemic species, beyond general habitat loss?

Accepted Answer

B) Introduction of invasive alien species.

Question 47

NISAR's orbit regime is?

Accepted Answer

C) Polar sun-sync

Question 48

Consider the following statements: 1. The Governor can dissolve the State Legislative Assembly. 2. The President has no such power regarding the Lok Sabha. Which of the above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Only 1

Question 49

Evaluate the expression:

Accepted Answer

A) 5

Question 50

A invests ₹20,000, while B invests ₹30,000. A receives an additional 20% for management. The total profit is ₹60,000. What is A's share?

Accepted Answer

C) ₹31,200

Question 51

The average of 13 numbers is 70. The average of the first five numbers is 60. The average of the next five numbers is 25 % higher than the average of the first five numbers. The 11th number is 6 less than the 13th number, and the 12th number is 4 greater than the 13th number. What is the average of the 11th and 12th numbers?

Accepted Answer

A) 78

Question 52

In an election, 80% of eligible voters cast their votes. Of these votes, 5% were declared invalid. If a winning candidate received 11,400 votes, which accounted for 60% of the total valid votes, what was the total number of eligible voters enrolled in that election?

Accepted Answer

C) 25000

Question 53

A tea seller bought 15 kg of Darjeeling tea at ₹300 per kg and 25 kg of Assam tea at ₹240 per kg. He mixed them together. Due to a slight drop in market prices, he had to sell the entire mixture at ₹260 per kg. Calculate his total profit or loss.

Accepted Answer

A) Loss of ₹100

Question 54

A 75-liter mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 3:2. If 15 liters of this mixture are removed and replaced with 10 liters of pure milk, what is the new ratio of milk to water in the mixture?

Accepted Answer

B) 23:12 / 23:12

Question 55

A can lay railway track between two specified stations in 16 days, while B can complete the same task in 12 days. When C assists them, they manage to finish the job in just 4 days. How long would it take for C to complete the job on their own?

Accepted Answer

C) 9

Question 56

Three varieties of rice costing ₹40/kg, ₹50/kg, and a third unknown price are mixed in the ratio 2:3:5. If the resulting mixture is sold at ₹55/kg, making a profit of 10% on the cost price, what is the price of the third variety of rice per kg?

Accepted Answer

C) ₹54.00

Question 57

An airplane travels a specific distance at a speed of 240 km/h over the course of 5 hours. To cover the same distance in just 1 hour, it needs to fly at a speed of:

Accepted Answer

A) 1200 km

Question 58

A person travels from city A to city B. If he travels at a speed of 50 km/h, he arrives 1 hour early. If he travels at a speed of 30 km/h, he arrives 1 hour late. What is the distance (in km) between city A and city B?

Accepted Answer

A) 150 km

Question 59

A ring-shaped metallic sheet has outer and inner radii 10 cm and 6 cm. What percentage of the full circle's area is the ring?

Accepted Answer

C) 64% / 64%

Question 60

A circular pond is surrounded by a path 2 m wide. If the total area (pond + path) is 616 m² and the pond area is 452.16 m², what is the radius of the pond? ( take π = 3.14 )

Accepted Answer

C) 12 m

Question 61

The ratio of the circumferences of two circular flower beds is 3:5. If the smaller flower bed has a radius of 9 m, what is the radius of the larger flower bed?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 m

Question 62

What is the equation of line through (0,3) with slope -1?

Accepted Answer

A) y = -x + 3

Question 63

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: BIBLIOPHILE

Accepted Answer

D) Book-lover

Question 64

Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Has two strings to his bow

Accepted Answer

C) He has an additional skill or option to rely on.