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 32 CGL 2024 Tier-1 (PYQ) questions in all — sign up free to practise them timed.

1. Q1.SSC 2024

   Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 3, 20, 121, 604, 2417, ?

   • 7300

   • 7275

   • 7250

   • 7200

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   The series can be analyzed as follows: Each term can be expressed in relation to the previous term. The pattern appears to be that each term is derived from the previous term by multiplying by a certain factor and then adding a specific number. The calculations show that the next term after 2417 is 7200, which fits the pattern established by the previous terms.

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

2. Q2.SSC 2024

   Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (34, 15, 64) (29, 17, 63) (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

   • (25, 14, 53)

   • (24, 28, 76)

   • (44, 32, 98)

   • (31, 23, 54)

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   To find the relationship in the set (34, 15, 64) and (29, 17, 63), we can analyze the differences:

   • 34 - 15 = 19
   • 64 - 34 = 30
   • 64 - 15 = 49

   Now for the second set:

   • 29 - 17 = 12
   • 63 - 29 = 34
   • 63 - 17 = 46

   We can see that the differences are not consistent. However, if we look at the first set, we can also see that:

   • 34 + 15 = 49
   • 64 - 15 = 49

   Now, we can check the options:

   • 1. (25, 14, 53): 25 + 14 = 39, 53 - 14 = 39
   • 2. (24, 28, 76): 24 + 28 = 52, 76 - 28 = 48
   • 3. (44, 32, 98): 44 + 32 = 76, 98 - 32 = 66
   • 4. (31, 23, 54): 31 + 23 = 54, 54 - 23 = 31

   All options maintain a relationship similar to the original set. Therefore, all options are valid.

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

3. Q3.SSC 2024

   ‘Lavish’ is related to ‘Austere’ in the same way as ‘Prejudiced’ is related to ‘________’. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)

   • Impartial

   • Compromised

   • Careful

   • Thoughtful

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   'Lavish' means extravagant or excessive, while 'Austere' means simple or plain. These words are antonyms. Similarly, 'Prejudiced' means having a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience, while 'Impartial' means treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just. Thus, 'Impartial' is the antonym of 'Prejudiced'. Therefore, the answer is 1.

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

4. Q4.SSC 2024

   In a certain code language, A + B means ‘A is the wife of B’. A − B means ‘A is the son of B’. A × B means ‘A is the husband of B’. A ÷ B means ‘A is the father of B’. Based on the above, how is P related to T if ‘P − Q + R ÷ S × T’?

   • Husband’s brother

   • Son’s son

   • Father

   • Father-in-law

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   Let's break down the expression P − Q + R ÷ S × T step by step:

   1. P − Q: This means P is the son of Q.
   2. Q + R: This means Q is the wife of R.
   3. R ÷ S: This means R is the father of S.
   4. S × T: This means S is the husband of T.

   Now, we can summarize the relationships:

   • P is the son of Q.
   • Q is the wife of R, so R is the husband of Q.
   • R is the father of S.
   • S is the husband of T.

   Thus, P is the son of Q, who is the wife of R, making R the father of P. Therefore, R is P's father.

   So, the answer is Father.

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

5. Q5.SSC 2024

   Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? DBOI, FEQL, ?, JKUR, LNWU

   • IHSP

   • HHSO

   • HISO

   • HISP

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   To find the missing term in the series DBOI, FEQL, ?, JKUR, LNWU, we can analyze the pattern in the series.

   1. The first letters of each term are: D, F, ?, J, L. The pattern is +2 in the alphabet: D(4) + 2 = F(6), F(6) + 2 = H(8), J(10) + 2 = L(12). So, the first letter of the missing term is H.

   2. The second letters are: B, E, ?, K, N. The pattern is also +3: B(2) + 3 = E(5), E(5) + 3 = H(8), K(11) + 3 = N(14). So, the second letter is H.

   3. The third letters are: O, Q, ?, U, W. The pattern is +2: O(15) + 2 = Q(17), Q(17) + 2 = S(19), U(21) + 2 = W(23). So, the third letter is S.

   4. The fourth letters are: I, L, ?, R, U. The pattern is +3: I(9) + 3 = L(12), L(12) + 3 = O(15), R(18) + 3 = U(21). So, the fourth letter is P.

   Combining these letters, we get H, H, S, P, which gives us the term HISP.

   Thus, the answer is HISP.

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

6. Q6.SSC 2024

   Tabla player, Ustad Zakir Hussain was awarded which of the following awards by the Government of India in 2023?

   • Padma Bhushan

   • Bharat Ratna

   • Padma Vibhushan

   • Padma Shri

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   Ustad Zakir Hussain was awarded the Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India in 2023. The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award in India, awarded for exceptional and distinguished service in any field.

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

7. Q7.SSC 2024

   What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘÷’ and ‘–‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘+’ are interchanged? 8 + 6 ÷ 51 – 17 × 13 = ?

   • 58

   • 32

   • 63

   • 71

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   First, let's rewrite the equation with the operations interchanged:

   Original: 8 + 6 ÷ 51 – 17 × 13

   After interchanging: 8 × 6 – 51 ÷ 17 + 13

   Now, we will solve it step by step:

   1. Calculate 8 × 6 = 48
   2. Calculate 51 ÷ 17 = 3
   3. Now substitute back: 48 – 3 + 13
   4. Calculate 48 – 3 = 45
   5. Finally, 45 + 13 = 58

   Thus, the answer is 58.

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

8. Q8.SSC 2024

   Select the number that will come in the place of the question mark(?), if ‘+’ and ‘ – ‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged 41 – 54 × 6 ÷ 9 + 7 = ?

   • 119

   • 108

   • 115

   • 104

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   First, we need to interchange the operations as per the question:

   Original expression: 41 – 54 × 6 ÷ 9 + 7

   After interchanging: 41 + 54 ÷ 6 × 9 – 7

   Now, we solve it step by step:

   1. Calculate 54 ÷ 6 = 9

   2. Then, 9 × 9 = 81

   3. Now, substitute back: 41 + 81 – 7

   4. Calculate 41 + 81 = 122

   5. Finally, 122 – 7 = 115

   Thus, the answer is 115.

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

9. Q9.SSC 2024

   51 is related to 256 by certain logic. Following the same logic, 53 is related to 266. To which of the following is 55 related, following the same logic? (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc., to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

   • 276

   • 213

   • 249

   • 290

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   To find the relationship, we first analyze the given pairs:

   51 is related to 256. If we observe:

   • 51 + 205 = 256

   Now, applying the same logic to 53:

   • 53 + 213 = 266

   Next, we apply the same operation to 55:

   • 55 + 221 = 276

   Thus, 55 is related to 276.

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

10. Q10.SSC 2024

    In a certain code language, ‘she is girl’ is coded as ‘7 3 9’; ‘he is boy’ is coded as ‘9 6 5’ and ‘girl is tall’ is coded as ‘9 3 8’. How is ‘she’ coded in that language?

    • 9

    • 8

    • 3

    • 7

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    In the given codes, we can analyze the words and their corresponding numbers. The phrase 'she is girl' is coded as '7 3 9'. Here, 'is' appears in both 'she is girl' and 'he is boy', which is coded as '3' and '6' respectively. Since 'is' is common, we can deduce that 'is' corresponds to '3'. Now, in 'girl is tall', 'is' is again '3', and 'girl' is coded as '9'. Therefore, 'she' must correspond to '7' in the first code. Thus, 'she' is coded as '7'. Therefore, the answer is option 4.

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

11. Q11.SSC 2024

    Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? WIX, VHW, UGV, TFU, ?

    • TEU

    • SFT

    • SEU

    • SET

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    To find the pattern in the series WIX, VHW, UGV, TFU, we can analyze the letters in each cluster:

    • First letters: W, V, U, T - These letters are decreasing by 2 in the alphabet (W -> V -> U -> T).
    • Second letters: I, H, G, F - These letters are also decreasing by 1 (I -> H -> G -> F).
    • Third letters: X, W, V, U - These letters are decreasing by 1 (X -> W -> V -> U).

    Continuing this pattern:

    • First letter after T (decrease by 2): T -> R
    • Second letter after F (decrease by 1): F -> E
    • Third letter after U (decrease by 1): U -> T

    Thus, the next cluster should be RET.

    However, none of the options match RET. Let's check the options:

    • 1. TEU
    • 2. SFT
    • 3. SEU
    • 4. SET

    None of these options follow the derived pattern. Therefore, the answer is not clear from the options provided.

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

12. Q12.SSC 2024

    According to the Varna system that was prevalent in the Vedic period, which of the following was NOT a Varna?

    • Kshatriyas

    • Vaishyas

    • Brahmanas

    • Samiti

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    In the Varna system of the Vedic period, the four main Varnas were:

    • Kshatriyas - warriors and rulers
    • Vaishyas - traders and agriculturists
    • Brahmanas - priests and scholars

    However, 'Samiti' is not recognized as one of the four Varnas. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

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

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