SSC CGL/CHSL — Previous Year Pattern Questions

Quantitative Aptitude

Q1. A shopkeeper marks his goods 25% above cost price and gives a discount of 10%. His profit%?

Solution: Let CP = 100. MP = 125. SP = 125 x 0.9 = 112.5. Profit = 12.5%

Answer: 12.5%

Q2. If 15 men can do a work in 12 days, how many men can do it in 9 days?

Solution: M1 x D1 = M2 x D2 → 15 x 12 = M2 x 9 → M2 = 20

Answer: 20 men

Q3. A train 200m long crosses a pole in 10 sec. Speed in km/h?

Speed = 200/10 = 20 m/s = 20 x 18/5 = 72 km/h

Q4. The ratio of ages of A and B is 3:5. After 6 years ratio becomes 2:3. A's current age?

3x + 6)/(5x + 6) = 2/3 → 9x + 18 = 10x + 12 → x = 6. A = 3 x 6 = 18 years

Q5. What is the compound interest on Rs 8000 at 10% p.a. for 2 years?

CI = 8000[(1.1)^2 - 1] = 8000[1.21 - 1] = 8000 x 0.21 = Rs 1680

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Q6. Find the odd one: 8, 27, 64, 100, 125

100 — all others are perfect cubes (2^3=8, 3^3=27, 4^3=64, 5^3=125). 100 = 10^2 (perfect square, not cube).

Answer: 100

Q7. If MOTHER is coded as KMRFCP, how is FATHER coded?

M→K(-2), O→M(-2), T→R(-2), H→F(-2), E→C(-2), R→P(-2). Same pattern:

F→D, A→Y(-2 wrap), T→R, H→F, E→C, R→P = DYRFCP

Q8. A is B's sister. C is B's mother. D is C's father. E is D's mother. How is A related to D?

A is B's sister → A and B are children of C → C is D's daughter → A is D's granddaughter.

Answer: Granddaughter

Q9. Complete the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

Differences: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. Next term = 30 + 12 = 42

English Language

Q10. Choose the correct synonym of VERBOSE:

(a) Brief (b) Wordy (c) Clear (d) Concise

Answer: (b) Wordy — verbose means using more words than needed

Q11. Identify the error: "She don't know the answer to the question."

Error in "don't" — should be "doesn't" (3rd person singular).

Corrected: "She doesn't know the answer."

Q12. Fill the blank: The committee _____ yet to reach a decision.

Answer: is — committee is singular (collective noun treated as singular)

General Awareness

Q13. Which Article of Indian Constitution abolishes Untouchability?

Answer: Article 17 — abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice

Q14. Which gas is used in fire extinguishers?

Answer: Carbon dioxide (CO2) — displaces oxygen, smothering the fire

Q15. The term "Googly" is associated with which sport?

Answer: Cricket — a type of off-break delivery bowled with a leg-break action

SSC Section-wise Weightage (CGL Tier I)

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Cut-off (General, CGL Tier I): Typically 140-155 out of 200.

Negative marking: -0.5 for each wrong answer.