SSC CGL 2022 Previous Year Paper

1. After interchanging the given two numbers and two signs what will be the values of equation (I) and (II) respectively? × and +, 3 and 9 I. 7 × 9 – 8 ÷ 2 + 3 II. 4 × 9 – 3 + 8 ÷ 2

• A. A. 0, 1
• B. B. –26, – 29
• C. C. 6, 0
• D. D. 12, 13

2. In a certain code language, 'BEHOLD’ is written as 'BDEHLO' and 'INDEED' is written as 'DDEEIN'. How will 'COURSE' be written in that language?

• A. A. CEROSU
• B. B. CEORUS
• C. C. CEOSUR
• D. D. CEORSU

3. Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/ vowels in the word.) Library : Books :: Museum : ?

• A. A. Building
• B. B. Artefacts
• C. C. People
• D. D. Gallery

4. Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 382, 322, 272, 232, 202, ?

• A. A. 168
• B. B. 150
• C. C. 182
• D. D. 132

5. Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

• A. A.
• B. B.
• C. C.
• D. D.

6. Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and balance the given equation. SSC CG (H 24

7. Which of the foll replace the questi series? PK, GT, XC, OL, (a) GT (b) HS

8. Select the set in related in the sam of the following should be perform without breaking d constituent digits. (3, 14, 1) (4, 36, 2) (a) (8, 12, 2) (c) (7, 40, 3)

9. Select the cor mathematical sign the * signs and to b 12 * 24 * 4 * 2 * (a) +, ×, ÷, = (c) +, ×, −, =

10. Three of the follow alike in a certain Pick the odd one o (a) HGF (c) UVW

11. Select the option t word in the same w related to the first w considered as mean must not be relate the number of lette vowels in the wor Phone : Talk :: Te (a) Remote (c) Read

12. Select the cube tha the given sheet alo 1 General IntellIGence and reasonInG

13. Select the correct mirror of the given combination when the mirror is placed at 'PQ' as shown below. BLZK541M P Q

• A. A. B ZK54 L 1M
• B. B. B ZK54ML 1
• C. C. B ZK54 L M1
• D. D. B ZK54 L ML

14. Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure ?

• A. A.
• B. B.
• C. C.
• D. D.

15. Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All cards are boxes. All boxes are torches. All torches are shoes. Conclusions: I. All shoes are torches. II. All torches are boxes. III. All boxes are cards. IV. All cards are shoes

• A. A. Only conclusion IV follows
• B. B. Only conclusions II and III follow
• C. C. Only conclusions I and II follow
• D. D. Only conclusion III follows 11 = 83 (b) ×, +, ÷, − (d) +, ÷, −, × wing letter-clusters will mark (?) in the given c) EV (d) FU hich the numbers are way as are the numbers t. (NOTE: Operations on the whole numbers, wn the numbers into its (b) (5, 81, 4) (d) (8, 260, 2) ct combination of to sequentially replace ance the given equation. (b) −, ×, +, = (d) +, ÷, ×, = g four letter-clusters are ay and one is different. t. (b) RQP (d) LKJ at is related to the third y as the second word is rd. (The words must be ngful English words and to each other based on /number of consonants/ vision : ? (b) View (d) Channel an be formed by folding g the lines. 5 GL TIER-I 2022 ld On: 1 Dec 2022 Shift-1)

16. In a certain code language, FRUCTUS is coded as 108, and SPRINTER is coded as 119. How will MASCULINE be coded in that language?

• A. A. 96
• B. B. 99
• C. C. 97
• D. D. 98

17. In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements. Statements: I. All W are S. II. No D is W. Conclusion: I. Some S are W. II. All S are D. III. No W is D

• A. A. Only conclusion III follows
• B. B. Both conclusions I and III follows
• C. C. Both conclusions I and II follows
• D. D. All conclusion follows

18. A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. NMRQ, NDZG, NUHW, NLPM, ?

• A. A. NQRC
• B. B. NCXC
• C. C. NHMH
• D. D. MQRQ

19. Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the series were to be continued? 4 B V l 2 T O V T O 6 4 B 2 T O 6 4 B 2 V 6 2 V 9 T O B ?

• A. A. 2 V 9 T O B 6
• B. B. B 6 2 V 9 T O
• C. C. V O B 2 6 9 T
• D. D. T 9 6 O B 2 V

20. Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 19 : 324 :: 25 : 576 :: 9 : ?

• A. A. 16
• B. B. 64
• C. C. 88
• D. D. 72

21. After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come at ‘Fifth’ position?

22. Select the set in related in the sam of the following s (NOTE: Operatio on the whole num down the numbe digits. E.g. 13 – O adding /subtractin can be performed 1 and 3 and then p operations on 1 an (20, 6, 4) (24, 7, 5) (a) (65, 9, 4) (c) (40, 8, 5)

23. (b) According to question, A # B – A is sister of B A @ B – A is daughter of B A & B – A is husband of B A % B – A is father of B Now, A% B & C # D @ E A(–) E   B (+) = C(–)  D (–) So, B is son-in-law of E.

24. If A × B means th A – B means that A means that A is th of the following e the paternal aunt o (a) P – Q × R (c) P × Q + R

25. Select the odd gro Operations shou whole numbers, w numbers into its co Operations on 13 s /multiplying etc. Breaking down 1 performing mathe and 3 is not allow (a) (7 – 343 – 33 (c) (5 – 125 – 115 General a

26. (c) The term ‘Back-stick’ is used in the sports Hockey. Hockey is the national sports of India. Other terms used in Hockey are- Hat-trick, Halfway Line, Striking Circle, Goal Line, Back-stick, Stick, Off-side, Free- hit, Roll -in, Advantage, Corner, Tackle, Red Car, Dribble, Centre Forward.

27. Which of the follo is celebrated to com of the Khalsa Pan (a) Lohri (c) Teej

28. (a) The second International Day of Yoga was held around the theme ‘Yoga for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The draft resolution establishing the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India. It is celebrated on 21st of June every year.

29. Chemical formula of quick lime is ________.

• A. A. CaO
• B. B. CO2
• C. C. CaCO3
• D. D. Ca(OH)2

30. What is the unit of work done?

• A. A. Watt
• B. B. Decibel
• C. C. Ampere
• D. D. Joule

31. Which of the following sites do “Not” have nuclear power plant?

• A. A. Vijayawada
• B. B. Naraura
• C. C. Tarapur
• D. D. Rawat Bhata

32. The Ramakrishna Mission stressed the ideal of through social service and ________ selfless action

• A. A. bhakti
• B. B. education
• C. C. salvation
• D. D. God

33. International Non-Violence Day is observed on:

• A. A. 15 August
• B. B. 31 October
• C. C. 2 October
• D. D. 14 November

34. Which of the following Dynasties established the kingdom of Vijayanagara?

• A. A. Sangama Dynasty
• B. B. Nagama Dynasty
• C. C. Soma Dynasty
• D. D. Tuluva Dynasty

35. When was ‘Vayudoot’ airline setup in India?

• A. A. 1981
• B. B. 1991
• C. C. 1971
• D. D. 1969

36. Wearing away of landscape by different agents like water, wind and ice is called _______.

• A. A. Weathering
• B. B. Erosion
• C. C. Metamorphosis
• D. D. Sedimention

37. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes in June 2022?

• A. A. Nitin Gupta
• B. B. Nidhi Chibber
• C. C. Ashish Jha
• D. D. M Jagadesh Kumar

38. Who among the following is known as ‘Sarod Samrat’ in Indian Classical Music?

• A. A. Pandit Ravishankar Prasad
• B. B. Aamir Ali Khan
• C. C. Amjad Ali Khan
• D. D. Kishan Mahara

39. Which of the following is NOT one of the methods of national income estimation?

• A. A. Banking method
• B. B. Expenditure method
• C. C. Product method
• D. D. Income method

40. The term ‘Parliament’ refers to the________.

• A. A. Rajya Sabha
• B. B. Lok Sabha
• C. C. State legislature
• D. D. National legislature

41. Chief Minister of which state has inaugurated a project of the Women and Child Development department to provide milk and eggs to children at all anganwadis in the state in a bid to improve their nutrition levels?

• A. A. Andhra Pradesh
• B. B. Kerala
• C. C. Karnataka
• D. D. Tamil Nadu

42. A 'Camel Protection and Development Policy' has been announced by the government of _______.

• A. A. Rajasthan
• B. B. Punjab
• C. C. Gujarat
• D. D. Ladakh

43. Who among the following Presidents of India was also the deputy chairman of Planning Commission?

• A. A. V V Giri
• B. B. K R Narayanan
• C. C. Ramaswamy Venkataraman
• D. D. Pranab Mukherjee

44. In Golgi apparatus, the maturing face is:

• A. A. spherical
• B. B. convex
• C. C. bi-concave
• D. D. concave

45. Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded a reform association known as Brahmo Sabha which was later known as ________.

• A. A. Dev Samaj
• B. B. Arya Samaj
• C. C. Brahmo School
• D. D. Brahmo Samaj

46. ________ part of xylem tissue in plants stores food.

• A. A. Vessels
• B. B. Xylem fibres
• C. C. Xylem parenchyma
• D. D. Tracheids

47. Who among the following composers won the Grammy in 2015 for his album ‘Winds of Samsara' – a collaboration with South African flautist Wouter Kellerman?

• A. A. Mano Murthy
• B. B. Raghu Dixit
• C. C. Subhashish Ghosh
• D. D. Ricky Kej

48. In which of the following Indian states, Harappan cities have NOT been found?

• A. A. Uttarakhand
• B. B. Gujarat
• C. C. Rajasthan
• D. D. Haryana

49. Burning of coal is an example of __________.

• A. A. decomposition reaction
• B. B. double displacement reaction
• C. C. combination reaction
• D. D. displacement reaction

50. The foremost right among rights to freedom is .

• A. A. Right to life and personal liberty
• B. B. Preventive detention
• C. C. Freedom to assemble
• D. D. Right to freedom of speech and expression QuantItat

51. (b)According to question, Merchant sells goods at a 12.5% loss CP : SP = 8 : 7 Merchant uses 28 gram weight instead of 36 gram CP : SP = 28 : 36 = 7 : 9 Now, we can use successive method CP SP 8 7 7 9 56 63 So, CP : SP = 56 : 63 = 8 : 9 9 8 Profit %= 100 12.5% 8 − ∴ × =

52. (c) HCF of two numbers = 12 HCF = the greatest number which divides each of the two or more numbers Now, Let the two numbers be “12x” and “12y’ respectively where ‘x’ and ‘y’ are co-prime integers. LCM of both the numbers = 12xy which must be divisible by 12. Only 90 is not divisible by 12. So, 90 can never be the HCF of both the numbers. Hence, option (c) is correct.

53. (c) According to question, Two circles touch each other externally at P. AB is a direct common tangent to the two circles, A and B are points of contact, and PAB = 40°. Now, If two circles touch each other externally at some point and a direct common tangent is drawn to both circles, the angle subtended by the direct common tangent at the point where two circles touch each other is 90°. P B A 40° 50° 90° Here, ∠ APB = 90 Considering z ∆A ∠ABP = 90° – ∠P = 90° – 40° = 50° Hence, the measu

54. The mean proport (a) 156 (b) 147

55. The length and b increased by 8% a how much percen rectangle increase (a) 13.4% (c) 12.4%

56. (c)Q cos45° = 30° = 2 Now, put the valu and simplify by ta cos45 (sec30 cose ° ⇒ ° + 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 = = + 3 2 2(1 3) = + Rationalize the ter 3 2 2( 3 1) ⇒ = + 3( 3 1) 2 2(3 1) − ⇒ = − (3 3) 2 4 2 2 − ⇒ × Hence, we get 3

57. Which of the follo of (4915 – 1)? (a) 46 (b) 14

58. (a)In a 1500m race, Anil beats Bakul by 150m. When Anil completes the race, Bakul covered (1500-150) = 1350m In a 1500 m race charles is 75m behind Bakul. So, in 1350 m race charles is 75 1500 × 1350 = 67.5 m behind Bakul. So, charles is (67.5 + 150) = 217.5 m behind Anil in 1500 m race. \ Anil beat charlie by 217.5 m.

59. (b)Let the rate of interest be r % According to question. 2500 8 (3725 2500) 100 r × × = − \ 1225 100 6.125% 2500 8 r × = = ×

60. The following tab pages printed by 3 Printers Days Monday 1 Tuesday 1 Wednesday 1 What is the averag by printer Z durin (a) 196 (c) 192

61. The batting average for 27 innings of a cricket player is 47 runs. His highest score in an innings exceeds his lowest score by 157 runs. If these two innings are excluded, the average score of the remaining 25 innings is 42 runs. Find his highest score in an innings.

• A. A. 176
• B. B. 188
• C. C. 186
• D. D. 174

62. P and Q can complete a project in 15 days and 10 days, respectively. They started doing the work together, but after 2 days, Q had to leave and P alone completed the remaining work. In how many days was the whole work completed?

• A. A. 11
• B. B. 12
• C. C. 13
• D. D. 10

63. The pie chart given below shows the number of truck sold by 8 different companies. The total number of truck sold by all these 8 companies are 4000. Number of truck sold by a particular company is shown as a percent of total number of truck sold by all these 8 companies. G 6% F 7% E 3% H 14% A 13% B 27% C 18% D 12% The number of trucks sold by B, C, F and H is how much percent less than the number of trucks sold by all these 8 companies?

• A. A. 46 percent
• B. B. 22 percent
• C. C. 34 percent
• D. D. 14 percent

64. If x2 – 5x + 1 = 0, then the value of 6 4 2 3 1 ? 5 x x x x + + + =

• A. A. 30
• B. B. 25
• C. C. 23
• D. D. 28

65. In a right-angled triangle PQR, right-angled at Q, the length of the side PR is 17 units, length of the base QR is 8 units, and length of the side PQ is 15 units. If ∠RPQ = α, then sinα + cosα is:

• A. A. 18 17
• B. B. 23 17
• C. C. 21 17
• D. D. 15 17

66. If 3 3 2 2 (17) (7) 24, (17 7 ) k + = + − then what is the value of k?

• A. A. 119
• B. B. 128
• C. C. 24
• D. D. 109

67. The circumference of the two circles is 198 cm and 352 cm respectively. What is the difference between their radii?

• A. A. 45 cm
• B. B. 16.5 cm
• C. C. 49.5 cm
• D. D. 24.5 cm e aptItude t sells goods at a 12.5% e, but uses 28 g weight t is his percentage profit (b) 12.5% gain (d) 10.5% loss mbers is 12. Which one never be their LCM? c) 90 (d) 84 ach other externally at mon tangent to the two points of contact, and measure of ∠ABP is: c) 50° (d) 40° n of 169 and 144 is: c) 126 (d) 165 adth of a rectangle are d 5%, respectively. By ge will the area of the (b) 15.4% (d) 16.4% 45 cosec30 ° ° (b) 3 2 2 2 6 − (d) 3 2 6 2 2 − ng numbers is a divisor c) 8 (d) 50 nil beats Bakul by 150 ce Bakul beats Charles distance does Anil beat (b) 200.15 m (d) 313.75 m ed for 8 years at a given est per year, amounted y. What was the rate of was paid per annum? (b) 6.125% (d) 5.875% shows the number of rinter during 3 days. Y Z 0 140 210 0 145 160 0 90 218 number of pages printed the 3 days? (b) 194 (d) 190

68. Radius of a circle is 10 cm. Angle made by chord AB at the centre of this circle is 60 degree. What is the length of this chord?

• A. A. 40 cm
• B. B. 20 cm
• C. C. 30 cm
• D. D. 10 cm

69. How many spherical lead shots each of diameter 8.4 cm can be obtained from a rectangular solid of lead with dimension 88 cm, 63 cm, 42 cm 22 take ? 7   π =    

• A. A. 920
• B. B. 750
• C. C. 650
• D. D. 860

70. The table given below shows the number of spoon manufactured by five factories. Factory Spoon P 100 Q 200 R 150 S 50 T 250 What are the ratio of number of spoon manufactured by P to the number of spoon manufactured by R?

• A. A. 3 : 2
• B. B. 2 : 3
• C. C. 14 : 1
• D. D. 1 : 3

71. In the triangle ABC, AB = 12 cm and AC = 10 cm, and ∠BAC = 60°. What is the value of the length of the side BC? A B C 60°

• A. A. 10 cm
• B. B. 7.13 cm
• C. C. 13.20 cm
• D. D. 11.13 cm

72. The value of tan2θ + cot2θ − sec2θ cosec2θ is:

• A. A. 2
• B. B. –2
• C. C. 0
• D. D. 1 2

73. The following bar graph shows the sales of books (in thousand) from six branches of a publishing company during two consecutive years 2018 and 2019. Sales of Books from Six Branches of Publishing Company 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 1 3 4 5 6 2 2018 2019 What is the ratio o branch for both y the fourth branch (a) 4 : 3 (c) 8 : 11

74. (c) 3 3 2 2 4 (17) (7) 40 17 7 p   −  = + + 4 (4913 343) 40 289 49 p × − ⇒ = + + ⇒ 4 4570 18280 40 40 338 338 p p × = ⇒ = + + 4760 119 40 p ∴ = =

75. (b) Final discount percentage after two successive discounts of x% and y% % 100 xy x y   = + −     \ After two successive discounts of 25% and 5% 25 5 25 5 28.75% 100 ×   = + − =     Discount = Marked price × Discount % \ Difference between discounts % = 30 – 28.75 = 1.25% Now, the difference between the discount 3840 1.25 48 100 × = =

76. Sentences of a pa in jumbled order. the correct order t coherent paragrap A. When this extra into precipitatio — or, if it's cold B. The atmospher 4% of water va 1°F of warming C. More water eva lakes and seas a D. One of the mo climate change (a) CBDA (c) ACDB

77. Select the correct sentence. She said, now.”

• A. A. She said that to work then.
• B. B. She said that sh now.
• C. C. She said that work then.
• D. D. She said that to work now.

78. Select the correct sentence. Manu will tell her

• A. A. She will be te
• B. B. She will tell l
• C. C. She will be to
• D. D. She will be te

79. Select the correct sentence. Has the villa been

80. In the given sentence, one word may have been incorrectly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word from the given alternatives. If there is no error, select ‘No error’ as your answer. The erroneous information spread rapidly across the nation and created a stir.

• A. A. erronous
• B. B. No error
• C. C. eronneous
• D. D. errauneous

81. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘SINKS’ from the given sentence. Groups work together to create Christmas parade themes, which are then carried out in floats, musical groups, and strolling figures.

• A. A. Floats
• B. B. Create
• C. C. Parade
• D. D. Strolling

82. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The angles are equal, consequently the sides are ________.

• A. A. equal
• B. B. unequal
• C. C. larger
• D. D. smaller

83. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Like a cakewalk

• A. A. Smooth surface
• B. B. Pleasant experience
• C. C. Easy task
• D. D. Active

84. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'. After finishing high school, I plan to pursuing law.

• A. A. No substitution
• B. B. plan to pursue
• C. C. plan in pursue
• D. D. plan to pursuing

85. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Confusion

• A. A. Intrepidity
• B. B. Stagnation
• C. C. Perusal
• D. D. Commotion

86. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Our guests arrived; they are sitting in the garden.

• A. A. shall arrive
• B. B. have arrived
• C. C. are arriving
• D. D. might arrive

87. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. During an earthquake,/ it is advised to take / cover above a table to save your life.

• A. A. cover above a table
• B. B. During an earthquake,
• C. C. it is advised to take
• D. D. to save your life.

88. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

• A. A. Finery
• B. B. Hiest
• C. C. Cringe
• D. D. Defer

89. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. All eyes

• A. A. Watching with anger
• B. B. Watching eagerly
• C. C. Watching with no interest
• D. D. Not watching at all

90. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. He was looking into his book for the last two hours but couldn't find it.

• A. A. looking down on his book
• B. B. looking above his book
• C. C. looking for his book
• D. D. looking after his book

91. Select the most appropriate collocating word to fill in the blank. Ram was praised for his ______ leadership.

• A. A. imaginary
• B. B. visionary
• C. C. magical
• D. D. broad

92. Select the most appropriate word segment for the underlined word in the given sentence. Pintu has been advised to reduce smoking by his family doctor.

• A. A. cut down
• B. B. less down
• C. C. lower down
• D. D. up down

93. Select the most ap the given word. Rebellion (a) Uprising (c) Sedition

94. Select the most ap the given word. Hospitality (a) Complaint (c) Coldness

95. Select the sentenc of adverb of mann

• A. A. He done his w
• B. B. He has just do
• C. C. He does his w
• D. D. He has done h Direction (96-100): In some words have been carefully and select the to fill in each blank. Digital India can be the making a reality of the minimum government Such a transformation r firmly (2) _______ into that the Digital India p foremost objectives. Em government (3) _______ will do th government and make Clik Here To

96. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

• A. A. impact
• B. B. might
• C. C. factors
• D. D. force

97. Select the most appropriate option to fill ain blank number 2.

• A. A. inserted
• B. B. embedded
• C. C. planted
• D. D. stuck

98. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

• A. A. offices
• B. B. details
• C. C. processes
• D. D. hierarchies

99. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

• A. A. mythical
• B. B. proverbial
• C. C. hypothetical
• D. D. classified

100. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

• A. A. enhancement
• B. B. anticipation
• C. C. adaptation
• D. D. monitoring Discover More