SSC CGL CGL 2024 Tier-1 (PYQ) Questions & Solutions

A sample of real SSC CGL CGL 2024 Tier-1 (PYQ) past-year questions, each with a worked solution and the correct answer highlighted. AthenaPrep has 23 CGL 2024 Tier-1 (PYQ) questions in all — sign up free to practise them timed.

1. Q1.SSC 2024

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Merit

   • Fatigue

   • Residue

   • Virtue

   • Oblique

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   The word 'merit' refers to the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward. The most appropriate synonym among the options provided is 'virtue', which also denotes a quality considered morally good or desirable in a person.

   — answer & solution by Athena AI (from PYQ paper)

2. Q2.SSC 2024

   Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence. A. It contains high levels of Vitamin A and D. B. Cod liver oil is thus used to treat arthritis. C. This supplement is made from the liver of cod fish. D. Cod liver oil is a nutritional supplement.

   • DCAB

   • CBAD

   • ABCD

   • BACD

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   To arrange the sentences logically:

   1. C: This supplement is made from the liver of cod fish.
   2. D: Cod liver oil is a nutritional supplement.
   3. A: It contains high levels of Vitamin A and D.
   4. B: Cod liver oil is thus used to treat arthritis.

   The correct sequence is CBAD.

   — answer & solution by Athena AI (from PYQ paper)

3. Q3.SSC 2024

   Select the option that can replace the underlined phrase and make the sentence grammatically correct. The programme on TV was now shown the blurring faces of the inmates of the rehabilitation centre .

   • was now showing the blurred faces of the inmates upon the rehabilitation centre

   • were now showing the blurred faces of the inmates of the rehabilitation centre.

   • were now showing the blurring faces of the inmates from the rehabilitation centre

   • was now showing the blurred faces of the inmates of the rehabilitation centre

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   The original sentence has a grammatical error with the phrase 'was now shown the blurring faces'. The correct form should use 'was now showing' to indicate an ongoing action. Additionally, 'blurred' is the correct past participle form to describe the faces. Therefore, option 4, 'was now showing the blurred faces of the inmates of the rehabilitation centre', is the correct replacement.

   — answer & solution by Athena AI (from PYQ paper)

4. Q4.SSC 2024

   In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. Rearrange all the segments to form a coherent statement. O: population is expected to triple in P: the next 50 years Q: among the world’s poorest countries R: population shrinkage in that period S: whereas many rich countries will see

   • SPORQ

   • RSOPQ

   • POSQR

   • QOPSR

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   To form a coherent statement, we start with segment S, which introduces the contrast between rich and poor countries. Next, we use P to specify the time frame of the next 50 years. Then, we follow with O, which discusses the expected population growth in poor countries. Finally, we conclude with R, which mentions the population shrinkage in rich countries during that same period. Thus, the correct order is SPORQ.

   — answer & solution by Athena AI (from PYQ paper)

5. Q5.SSC 2024

   Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. Deficient

   • Terrible

   • Ample

   • Broken

   • Skimpy

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   The word 'deficient' means lacking or insufficient in some way. The opposite of this would be 'ample', which means more than enough or plentiful. Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

   — answer & solution by Athena AI (from PYQ paper)

6. Q6.SSC 2024

   Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the given sentence . She recieved an award for her outstanding performance.

   • outstanding

   • award

   • recieved

   • performance

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   The incorrectly spelled word is recieved. The correct spelling is received. The rule is that 'i' comes before 'e' except after 'c'.

   — answer & solution by Athena AI (from PYQ paper)

7. Q7.SSC 2024

   Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice. The car was repaired by the mechanic.

   • The mechanic is repairing the car.

   • The mechanic repairs the car.

   • The mechanic has repaired the car.

   • The mechanic repaired the car.

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   To convert the sentence 'The car was repaired by the mechanic' into active voice, we need to identify the subject and the action. In the passive voice, 'the car' is the subject receiving the action, while 'the mechanic' is the doer of the action. In active voice, we place the doer first. Therefore, the correct transformation is:

   The mechanic repaired the car.

   — answer & solution by Athena AI (from PYQ paper)

8. Q8.SSC 2024

   Select the correctly spelt word.

   • Conscientous

   • Conscietious

   • Conscencious

   • Conscientious

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   The correct spelling of the word is Conscientious. It means being diligent and careful in one's duties.

   — answer & solution by Athena AI (from PYQ paper)

9. Q9.SSC 2024

   Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Each candidate was making tall promises.

   • Tall promises will be made by each candidate.

   • Tall promises are being made by each candidate.

   • Tall promises are made by each candidate.

   • Tall promises were being made by each candidate.

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   To convert the sentence 'Each candidate was making tall promises' into passive voice, we need to identify the subject, verb, and object. The subject is 'each candidate', the verb is 'was making', and the object is 'tall promises'. In passive voice, the object becomes the subject of the sentence.

   The correct passive construction would be: 'Tall promises were being made by each candidate.' This matches option 4.

   Thus, the answer is option 4.

   — answer & solution by Athena AI (from PYQ paper)

10. Q10.SSC 2024

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the idiom in the given brackets. His PhD degree seems to be (Penelope’s web).

    • An endless task

    • A difficult task

    • An important task

    • A secret task

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    The idiom 'Penelope's web' refers to a task that is never-ending or continuously undone, similar to how Penelope wove and unraveled her web in Greek mythology. Therefore, the most appropriate substitution is 'An endless task.'

    — answer & solution by Athena AI (from PYQ paper)

11. Q11.SSC 2024

    Select the sentence in which the ‘-ing’ form of verb expresses the continuity of an action/event.

    • I am fond of reading science fiction.

    • The optician advised me to use reading glasses.

    • Reading novels is my favourite pastime.

    • Please do not disturb me. I am preparing for exams.

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    The sentence that expresses the continuity of an action/event is option 4: 'Please do not disturb me. I am preparing for exams.' Here, 'am preparing' indicates an ongoing action.

    — answer & solution by Athena AI (from PYQ paper)

12. Q12.SSC 2024

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word segment in the given sentence. Her thinning grey hair was hanging on her bony forehead.

    • urging ahead

    • straggling over

    • sinking from

    • falling about

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    The phrase 'hanging on' suggests a disheveled or unkempt appearance of the hair. The option 'straggling over' conveys a similar meaning, indicating that the hair is not neatly arranged and is instead falling in a disordered manner. Therefore, option 2 is the most appropriate substitute.

    — answer & solution by Athena AI (from PYQ paper)

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