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SSC GD · Previous year papers · 2022

SSC GD 2022 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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SSC GD 2022 PYQ-pattern questions

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Q1 · Spatial Visualization
A cube is painted red on all faces. It is then cut into 27 smaller identical cubes. How many smaller cubes have exactly one face painted red?
- A. 6
- B. 8
- C. 12
- D. 1
Answer and solution
Answer: A
A 3×3×3 cube has 6 smaller cubes at the center of each face with exactly one face painted. These are the face-center cubes.
Q2 · Observation
In a row of children, Amit is 7th from the left and Suman is 9th from the right. If they interchange their positions, Amit becomes 11th from the left. How many children are there in the row?
- A. 17
- B. 19
- C. 20
- D. 18
Answer and solution
Answer: B
After interchange, Amit is 11th from left, which is Suman's original position. So Suman is 9th from right. Total = 11 + 9 - 1 = 19 children.
Q3 · Spatial Orientation
A man is facing East. He turns 90° clockwise, then 180° anticlockwise, and finally 45° clockwise. In which direction is he facing now?
- A. North-West
- B. South-West
- C. North-East
- D. South-East
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Start facing East (90°). 90° clockwise gives South. 180° anticlockwise from South gives North. 45° clockwise from North gives North-East.
Q4 · Analogies
Choose the pair that best represents a similar relationship as the given pair. 16 : 64 :: 25 : ?
- A. 100
- B. 125
- C. 225
- D. 625
Answer and solution
Answer: B
16 is 4² and 64 is 4³ (cube of the square root). Similarly, 25 is 5² and 125 is 5³. Hence the answer is 125.
Q5 · Non-Verbal Series
In a non-verbal series, the first figure has 2 dots, the second has 4 dots, the third has 6 dots. If this pattern continues, how many dots will the fifth figure have?
- A. 8
- B. 9
- C. 10
- D. 12
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The series increases by 2 dots each time: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. The fifth figure will have 10 dots.
Q6 · Arithmetical Reasoning
A library has 240 books distributed equally among 8 shelves. If 3 shelves are removed and the books are redistributed equally among the remaining shelves, how many books will each remaining shelf hold?
- A. 40
- B. 45
- C. 48
- D. 50
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Total books = 240. Remaining shelves = 8 - 3 = 5. Books per shelf = 240 ÷ 5 = 48.
Q7 · Indian Polity and Constitution
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?
- A. Article 14
- B. Article 17
- C. Article 21
- D. Article 25
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution specifically abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
Q8 · History
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in which year?
- A. 1917
- B. 1919
- C. 1921
- D. 1923
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab, when British troops fired on a peaceful gathering.
Q9 · Current Affairs
The G20 Summit held in 2023 was hosted by which country?
- A. Indonesia
- B. India
- C. Brazil
- D. South Africa
Answer and solution
Answer: B
India hosted the G20 Summit in 2023 in New Delhi, with the theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (One Earth, One Family, One Future).
Q10 · Culture
The famous 'Hornbill Festival' is celebrated in which state of India?
- A. Meghalaya
- B. Nagaland
- C. Mizoram
- D. Manipur
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Hornbill Festival is celebrated annually in Nagaland in December, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Naga tribes.

Breakdown by subject

General Intelligence and Reasoning
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General Knowledge and General Awareness
5 questions
Elementary Mathematics
1 questions
English / Hindi
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SSC GD 2022 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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