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SSC CGL - English Shift 3 (2025)

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Question 1

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If a % b = a² - b² and a % b = 63, find a and b.
A.9, 6
B.10, 7
C.8, 1
D.7, 4
Correct Answer: C(8, 1)

Question 2

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How many letters will remain unchanged if the word EDUCATION is arranged alphabetically?
A.One
B.Zero
C.Three
D.Two
Correct Answer: B(Zero)

Question 3

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Select the letter-cluster that will replace (?): B, F, J, N, R, V, Z, ?
A.A
B.C
C.B
D.D
Correct Answer: D(D)

Question 4

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Pointing to a boy, a woman said, "He is the son of my father's only daughter." How is the boy related to the woman?
A.Son
B.Brother
C.Nephew
D.Cousin
Correct Answer: A(Son)

Question 5

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If 4 ⊕ 3 = 19 and 5 ⊕ 2 = 17, then 6 ⊕ 4 = ?
A.24
B.28
C.34
D.32
Correct Answer: C(34)

Question 6

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If 3x + 7 = 28, find x.
A.7
B.6
C.5
D.8
Correct Answer: A(7)

Question 7

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Apply the same pattern used in the following group and find the correct option. METAL : LATEM :: FIBER : ?
A.ERFIB
B.BIFER
C.REBIF
D.RIFEB
Correct Answer: C(REBIF)

Question 8

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If '+' = '-' and '-' = '×', find the value of: 12 + 4 - 3 = ?
A.5
B.0
C.1
D.3
Correct Answer: B(0)

Question 9

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Find the odd one out.
A.4 : 16 : 256
B.3 : 9 : 81
C.5 : 25 : 125
D.6 : 36 : 1296
Correct Answer: C(5 : 25 : 125)

Question 10

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Eight people P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W sit around a circle facing the center. P is second right of Q. R is opposite P. S is immediate left of R. T is third to the right of Q. U is sits to the immediate left of S. W is opposite T. Who is immediate right of Q?
A.P
B.R
C.W
D.V
Correct Answer: D(V)

Question 11

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Find the missing term in the series. ACE, EGI, IKM, MOQ, ?
A.QSU
B.PQS
C.QRT
D.RSU
Correct Answer: A(QSU)

Question 12

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What will come in place of (?): 2, 6, 18, 54, ?
A.108
B.324
C.216
D.162
Correct Answer: D(162)

Question 13

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Which word cannot be formed from DEMOCRACY?
A.READY
B.CORE
C.MAYOR
D.CAREER
Correct Answer: D(CAREER)

Question 14

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What comes next? 8, 20, 44, 92, ?
A.180
B.188
C.196
D.204
Correct Answer: B(188)

Question 15

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In a certain code language, "apple is sweet fruit" is written as "ka lo mi te", "mango is sweet" is written as "lo mi ra" and "apple mango fresh" is written as "ka ra su". How is "sweet" coded?
A.su
B.mi
C.ra
D.te
Correct Answer: B(mi)

Question 16

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The ratio of two numbers is 5:7 and their sum is 96. Find the numbers.
A.40, 56
B.45, 51
C.48, 48
D.35, 61
Correct Answer: A(40, 56)

Question 17

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If A is the brother of B, and B is the mother of C, how is A related to C?
A.Brother
B.Father
C.Uncle
D.Cousin
Correct Answer: C(Uncle)

Question 18

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If "ROAD" is coded as *4@# and "READ" is coded as *7@#, what is the code for "RAOD"?
A.*@#4
B.*4#@
C.*@4#
D.*#@4
Correct Answer: C(*@4#)

Question 19

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In a tournament of 9 players, each plays every other player once. How many matches?
A.72
B.40
C.42
D.36
Correct Answer: D(36)

Question 20

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Identify the similar address: 12, Lake View Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600040
A.12 Lake View Rd Anna Nagar Chennai 600040
B.Anna Nagar, 12 Lake Road, Chennai
C.12 Lake Road, Chennai - 600004
D.21 Lake View Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai
Correct Answer: A(12 Lake View Rd Anna Nagar Chennai 600040)

Question 21

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Statement: Online education is expanding rapidly; hence quality standards must be maintained. Assumptions: I. Online education affects learning outcomes. II. Quality control is necessary in education.
A.Only I
B.Only II
C.Both I and II
D.Neither I nor II
Correct Answer: C(Both I and II)

Question 22

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If 8 $ 3 = 32 and 6 $ 4 = 30, then 5 $ 4 = ?
A.28
B.20
C.24
D.25
Correct Answer: D(25)

Question 23

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If + means × and - means ÷, which is incorrect?
A.8 - 2 + 3 = 12
B.6 + 3 - 2 = 9
C.4 - 2 + 5 = 15
D.9 + 1 - 3 = 3
Correct Answer: C(4 - 2 + 5 = 15)

Question 24

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Apply the same pattern used in the following group and find the correct option. COUNTRY : FRXQWUB :: SCHOOL : ?
A.VFIPPM
B.VFKRRO
C.VFJPPN
D.VEKPPM
Correct Answer: B(VFKRRO)

Question 25

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Find the missing term: 3, 7, 15, 31, ?
A.47
B.63
C.61
D.64
Correct Answer: B(63)

Question 26

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On Electrical Safety Day 2025, MoS Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri Shripad Naik unveiled: (a) National Fire Safety Code
A.National Fire Safety Code
B.Suraksha Shakti mascot
C.Smart Meter Rollout Initiative
D.Grid Digitalization Platform
Correct Answer: B(Suraksha Shakti mascot)

Question 27

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Anglo-Indian nomination in State Assemblies was terminated by:
A.Governor's ongoing nomination power
B.42nd Amendment
C.104th Amendment
D.Proportional representation election
Correct Answer: C(104th Amendment)

Question 28

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Which is generally not classified as a weather parameter?
A.Temperature
B.Humidity
C.Soil pH
D.Wind
Correct Answer: C(Soil pH)

Question 29

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Which pair correctly pairs a temple roof type with its structural feature?
A.Latina – rectangular, wagon-like
B.Phamsana – flat slabs sloping upward to a ridge
C.Valabhi – steeply curving inward
D.Latina – wide with tiered steps
Correct Answer: B(Phamsana – flat slabs sloping upward to a ridge)

Question 30

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Strict regulation of cricket ball weight and size in international games ensures:
A.Advantage to bowlers with heavier balls
B.Consistent bounce, swing, and equity
C.Cost savings as per ICC rules
D.Applies solely to red balls
Correct Answer: B(Consistent bounce, swing, and equity)

Question 31

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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) introduces:
A.Full replacement of IPC provisions
B.Video recording of confessions
C.Assumption of guilt
D.Elimination of bail provisions
Correct Answer: B(Video recording of confessions)

Question 32

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Order classical dance forms by earliest documented mentions (earliest first): 1.Bharatanatyam 2.Kathak 3.Mohiniyattam 4.Manipuri
A.1–3–2–4
B.1–2–4–3
C.1–3–4–2
D.1–4–3–2
Correct Answer: B(1–2–4–3)

Question 33

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The Tutsa tribe observes Pongtu Festival to invoke blessings from which god prior to millet sowing?
A.Donyi-Polo
B.Rangkhothak
C.Rangfraa
D.Nyegi-Nyapa
Correct Answer: B(Rangkhothak)

Question 34

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What characterizes the book 'Hot Stage'?
A.Anthology of contemporary Indian plays
B.Chronicle of the independence movement
C.Mythological fiction
D.Narrative of Himalayan journeys
Correct Answer: A(Anthology of contemporary Indian plays)

Question 35

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Assertion: Iron and steel is a heavy industry. Reason: It uses lightweight inputs such as cotton and rubber.
A.Both true, R explains A
B.Both true, R does not explain A
C.A true, R false
D.A false, R true
Correct Answer: C(A true, R false)

Question 36

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Regarding the 61st National Chess Championship: 1. GM Karthik Venkataraman triumphed in Gurgaon, earning ₹6 lakh. 2. IM Neelash Saha took silver but was edged out in a tiebreak against Ganguly
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C(Both 1 and 2)

Question 37

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Assertion (A): PSLV is ISRO's reliable mainstay launch vehicle. Reason (R): PSLV's flexibility allows multi-payload launches to multiple orbits with excellent reliability.
A.Both true, R explains A
B.Both true, R does not explain A
C.A true, R false
D.A false, R true
Correct Answer: A(Both true, R explains A)

Question 38

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IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025: Switzerland topped which dimension in both 2024 and 2025?
A.Business Efficiency
B.Infrastructure
C.Economic Performance
D.Employment
Correct Answer: B(Infrastructure)

Question 39

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Kalbelia dance symbolizes the sinuous motion of ______.
A.Camels
B.Snakes
C.Birds
D.Horses
Correct Answer: B(Snakes)

Question 40

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On MISHTI Scheme: 1. Targets mangrove afforestation via scientific techniques. 2. Introduced in Budget 2023–24. 3. Permits commercial mangrove leasing.
A.1 and 2 only
B.2 and 3 only
C.1 and 3 only
D.All 1, 2, and 3
Correct Answer: A(1 and 2 only)

Question 41

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Who claimed India’s inaugural Paralympic archery gold at Paris 2024?
A.Sheetal Devi
B.Harvinder Singh
C.Rakesh Kumar
D.Preethi Pal
Correct Answer: B(Harvinder Singh)

Question 42

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Assertion: Chotanagpur Plateau forms eastern continuation of Central Highlands. Reason: Drained by Chambal and Betwa rivers.
A.Both true, R explains A
B.Both true, R does not explain A
C.A true, R false
D.A false, R true
Correct Answer: C(A true, R false)

Question 43

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The BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting on 4 June 2018 took place in which city?
A.Pretoria, South Africa
B.Brasília, Brazil
C.Beijing, China
D.New Delhi, India
Correct Answer: A(Pretoria, South Africa)

Question 44

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Abrogation of Article 370's special status for Jammu and Kashmir occurred via:
A.Presidential Order under Article 370(3)
B.Parliamentary amendment under Article 368
C.Presidential Ordinance
D.Article 356 Order
Correct Answer: A(Presidential Order under Article 370(3))

Question 45

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Which program enables postmen to deliver financial services?
A.NSAP
B.IPPB
C.PMJAY
D.PRAGATI
Correct Answer: B(IPPB)

Question 46

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In Teen Taal from Hindustani music, the Khali beat falls on the ______ matra.
A.1
B.5
C.9
D.13
Correct Answer: C(9)

Question 47

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Approval by both Houses for a National Emergency Proclamation is needed within:
A.1 month
B.3 months
C.6 months
D.9 months
Correct Answer: A(1 month)

Question 48

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The 2025 'Mangrove Cell' program is associated primarily with which state?
A.Odisha
B.Andhra Pradesh
C.Maharashtra
D.West Bengal
Correct Answer: C(Maharashtra)

Question 49

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Non-metallic minerals in India are best described as:
A.Scarce for industrial applications
B.Mainly gemstones with little industry role
C.Abundant and essential for key sectors
D.Secondary to metallic minerals in growth
Correct Answer: C(Abundant and essential for key sectors)

Question 50

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The initial module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) is slated for launch in:
A.2028
B.2030
C.2035
D.2040
Correct Answer: A(2028)

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