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SSC CGL · Previous year papers · 2021

SSC CGL 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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Q1 · Syllogism
Statements: All books are papers. Some papers are magazines. No magazine is a novel. Conclusions: I. Some books are magazines. II. No novel is a paper. III. Some papers are not novels.
- A. Only conclusion I follows
- B. Only conclusion III follows
- C. Only conclusions I and III follow
- D. Only conclusions II and III follow
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Conclusion I does not necessarily follow. Conclusion II is invalid as papers may or may not be novels. Conclusion III follows because some papers are magazines and no magazine is a novel.
Q2 · Ranking and Order
In a row of 40 students, Ravi is 16th from the left end. What is his position from the right end?
- A. 24th
- B. 25th
- C. 26th
- D. 23rd
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Position from right = Total students − Position from left + 1 = 40 − 16 + 1 = 25.
Q3 · Classification (Odd one out)
Four number-pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different.
- A. 16 : 256
- B. 12 : 144
- C. 14 : 196
- D. 18 : 342
Answer and solution
Answer: D
In A, B, C: second number = first number squared (16²=256, 12²=144, 14²=196). In D: 18²=324, not 342.
Q4 · Blood Relations
A is the mother of B. C is the son of A. D is the brother of E and E is the daughter of B. How is D related to A?
- A. Grandson
- B. Granddaughter
- C. Son
- D. Brother
Answer and solution
Answer: A
A is B's mother. E is B's daughter, so E is A's granddaughter. D is E's brother, hence D is A's grandson.
Q5 · Matrix-based Coding
In a 3×3 matrix, numbers are arranged where each row and column follows a pattern. Row 1: 5, 10, 15. Row 2: 8, 16, 24. Row 3: 7, 14, ?. What number replaces the question mark?
- A. 18
- B. 21
- C. 28
- D. 35
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Each row follows the pattern: first number, then double, then triple. Row 3: 7, 14 (7×2), so the third should be 7×3 = 21.
Q6 · General Science
Which vitamin is primarily obtained from exposure to sunlight?
- A. Vitamin A
- B. Vitamin B12
- C. Vitamin C
- D. Vitamin D
Answer and solution
Answer: D
Vitamin D is synthesized in human skin when exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from sunlight and is essential for bone health.
Q7 · Geography
The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through which of the following Indian states?
- A. Gujarat
- B. Rajasthan
- C. Chhattisgarh
- D. Odisha
Answer and solution
Answer: D
The Tropic of Cancer passes through Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram, but not through Odisha.
Q8 · Static GK
The famous Ajanta Caves are located in which Indian state?
- A. Madhya Pradesh
- B. Maharashtra
- C. Karnataka
- D. Rajasthan
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for their ancient Buddhist rock-cut cave monuments and paintings, are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.
Q9 · Simple and Compound Interest
A sum of money doubles itself in 8 years at simple interest. In how many years will it become triple?
- A. 12 years
- B. 14 years
- C. 16 years
- D. 18 years
Answer and solution
Answer: C
If P doubles in 8 years, SI = P in 8 years. For triple, SI = 2P. Time = (2P × 8)/P = 16 years.
Q10 · Algebra
Solve for x: 3x − 7 = 14.
- A. 7
- B. 5
- C. 6
- D. 8
Answer and solution
Answer: A
3x = 14 + 7 = 21, so x = 21/3 = 7.

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