SSC GD 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

SSC GD 2025 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 77 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

1. Q1 · Analogies

   Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. Tailor : Cloth :: Carpenter : ?

   • A. Furniture
   • B. Wood
   • C. Saw
   • D. House
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   A Tailor works with Cloth as the raw material; similarly, a Carpenter works with Wood as the raw material.

2. Q2 · Analogies

   Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. Amnesia : Memory :: Insomnia : ?

   • A. Sleep
   • B. Dream
   • C. Disease
   • D. Night
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Amnesia is the loss or impairment of memory. Similarly, Insomnia is the inability to sleep or loss of sleep.

3. Q3 · Analogies

   Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. Teacher : School :: Doctor : ?

   • A. Medicine
   • B. Hospital
   • C. Patient
   • D. Nurse
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   A teacher works in a school, similarly a doctor works in a hospital. The relationship is person : workplace.

4. Q4 · Arithmetic Number Series

   Find the missing number in the series: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, ?

   • A. 120
   • B. 140
   • C. 160
   • D. 180
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Each term is multiplied by 2: 5×2=10, 10×2=20, 20×2=40, 40×2=80, 80×2=160.

5. Q5 · Venn Diagrams

   In a survey of 100 people, 60 like tea, 50 like coffee, and 30 like both. How many people like neither tea nor coffee?

   • A. 10
   • B. 20
   • C. 30
   • D. 40
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Using the formula: Total = Tea only + Coffee only + Both + Neither. (60-30) + (50-30) + 30 + Neither = 100. 30 + 20 + 30 + Neither = 100. Neither = 20.

6. Q6 · Geography

   Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

   • A. Maharashtra
   • B. Tamil Nadu
   • C. Gujarat
   • D. Andhra Pradesh
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, stretching approximately 1,600 km along the Arabian Sea.

7. Q7 · Sports

   In which sport did India win a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024?

   • A. Hockey (Men's)
   • B. Badminton (Men's Singles)
   • C. Wrestling (Women's 50kg)
   • D. Shooting (Women's 25m Pistol)
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The Indian Men's Hockey team won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, continuing India's strong tradition in the sport.

8. Q8 · Culture

   Which classical dance form originated in the state of Kerala and is known for its elaborate costumes and facial expressions?

   • A. Kathak
   • B. Kathakali
   • C. Bharatanatyam
   • D. Odissi
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Kathakali is a traditional dance-drama from Kerala, famous for its elaborate makeup, costumes, and expressive storytelling through facial expressions and hand gestures.

9. Q9 · Number System

   What is the smallest number that must be added to 2356 to make it exactly divisible by 11?

   • A. 3
   • B. 5
   • C. 7
   • D. 9
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   11×214=2354 and 11×215=2365. The next multiple of 11 above 2356 is 2365, requiring 2365-2356=9 to be added.

10. Q10 · Percentage

    If 35% of a number is 280, then what is 60% of that number?

    • A. 420
    • B. 480
    • C. 540
    • D. 600
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Let the number be x. Then 35% of x = 280, so x = 280 × (100/35) = 800. Therefore, 60% of 800 = 480.