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SSC CGL · Previous year papers · 2023

SSC CGL 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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Q1 · Series
Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 7, 14, 28, 56, 112, ?
- A. 168
- B. 196
- C. 224
- D. 240
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Each term is multiplied by 2 to get the next term: 7×2=14, 14×2=28, 28×2=56, 56×2=112, 112×2=224.
Q2 · Ranking and Order
In a class of 45 students, Ravi's rank is 12th from the top. If Sita is 5 ranks below Ravi, what is Sita's rank from the bottom?
- A. 28th
- B. 29th
- C. 30th
- D. 31st
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Sita's rank from top = 12 + 5 = 17th. Rank from bottom = 45 - 17 + 1 = 29th.
Q3 · Cubes and Dice
A dice is thrown four times and its four different positions are shown below. Which number is on the face opposite to 3? Position 1: Top = 2, Front = 3, Right = 5 Position 2: Top = 4, Front = 2, Right = 6 Position 3: Top = 1, Front = 5, Right = 2 Position 4: Top = 3, Front = 4, Right = 1
- A. 6
- B. 4
- C. 1
- D. 5
Answer and solution
Answer: A
From position 1, numbers 2, 3, and 5 are adjacent. From position 4, we see 3, 4, and 1 are adjacent. Therefore 3 is adjacent to 2, 5, 4, and 1. Since a dice has 6 faces and 3 is adjacent to four numbers (2, 5, 4, 1), the remaining number 6 must be opposite to 3.
Q4 · Series
Select the option that will fill in the blank and complete the given series. 7, 14, 28, 56, 112, ?
- A. 168
- B. 224
- C. 196
- D. 140
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by 2. So, 112 × 2 = 224.
Q5 · Syllogism
Statements: All birds are animals. Some animals are dogs. Conclusions: I. Some birds are dogs. II. Some dogs are animals. Which conclusion(s) logically follow(s)?
- A. Only conclusion I
- B. Only conclusion II
- C. Both I and II
- D. Neither I nor II
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Conclusion I does not necessarily follow as there is no direct link between birds and dogs. Conclusion II follows directly from 'Some animals are dogs' (convertible).
Q6 · Ranking and Order
Anjali ranks 7th from the top and 28th from the bottom in a class. How many students are there in the class?
- A. 34
- B. 35
- C. 33
- D. 36
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Total students = Rank from top + Rank from bottom − 1 = 7 + 28 − 1 = 34.
Q7 · Cubes and Dice
A dice is shown in three different positions. When 3 is on top and 5 faces you, which number will be at the bottom?
- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 4
- D. 6
Answer and solution
Answer: C
In a standard dice, opposite faces sum to 7. Since 3 is on top, the bottom face will be 7-3 = 4.
Q8 · Mirror and Water Image
The water image of a clock showing 3:20 would show the time as:
- A. 8:40
- B. 3:20
- C. 9:40
- D. 6:20
Answer and solution
Answer: A
In water image, the reflection is vertically inverted. The formula for time in water image is: (12 - hours):((60 - minutes) if minutes≠0, else 00). So (12-3):(60-20) = 8:40.
Q9 · Matrix-based Coding
In a matrix coding pattern, if A=1, B=2, C=3... then the code for 'CAT' following the pattern (letter position × 2) would be:
- A. 6-2-40
- B. 3-1-20
- C. 6-1-40
- D. 3-2-20
Answer and solution
Answer: A
C=3, A=1, T=20 in alphabetical positions. Applying the pattern (position × 2): C=3×2=6, A=1×2=2, T=20×2=40, giving 6-2-40.
Q10 · Indian Polity
Under which article of the Indian Constitution is the Right to Constitutional Remedies guaranteed?
- A. Article 19
- B. Article 21
- C. Article 32
- D. Article 14
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Article 32 provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies, allowing citizens to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights.

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