SSC CGL Tier 2 Mock Test (2026 Pattern) – Free PracticeSection 1: Matematical Ability SSC CGL Tier 2, Paper 1Section: Mathemtical Ability30 Qs | 30 minsCorrect Ans: +3Incorrect Ans: -1 Name Email City College 1. Simplify: $\frac{(x^3y-2z^4)}{(x^5y^3z-2)}$ $x-2y-5z^6$ $x^8y^1z^2$ $x-8y-1z^2$ $x^2y^5z^2$ None 2. Simplify $(7a + 9b)^2 + (9a - 7b)^2 - 162a^2$ $18b^2 - 38a^2$ $130b^2 - 38a^2$ $130b^2 - 36a^2$ $128b^2 - 34a^2$ None 3. A solid metallic sphere of radius 12 cm is melted and recast into a cone with a base radius of 6 cm. What is the height (in cm) of the cone? 48 96 192 288 None 4. Find the curved surface area (in $cm^2$, rounded off to 2 decimal places) of a sphere of radius 7 cm. [Use π = 22/7] 616.00 514.00 724.00 448.00 None 5. If a = 3 + 2√2 and b = 3 - 2√2, then the value of a² - b² is: 24√2 12√2 0 48 None 6. Triangle PQR is inscribed in a circle with center O. If PQ = 15 cm, QR = 8 cm and PR = 17 cm, then what is the length of the circumradius of the triangle? 8.5 cm 17 cm 7.5 cm 10 cm None 7. By how much is 3/8 of 160 greater than 20% of 150? 30 20 10 40 None 8. If a shopkeeper marks the price of an article 20% above the cost price and allows a discount of 10%, what is his profit percentage? 12% 8% 10% 15% None 9. If sin θ + cos θ = √2 cos (90° - θ), then find the value of cot θ. √3 1 1/√3 2 None 10. The ratio of the volumes of two spheres is 64:27. What is the ratio of their surface areas? 4:3 16:9 8:3 64:27 None 11. The ratio of the present ages of A and B is 4 : 5. Five years ago, the ratio of their ages was 3 : 4. Find the present age of B. 20 years 25 years 30 years 35 years None 12. In triangle ABC, AB = AC. Point D lies on BC such that AD is perpendicular to BC. If ∠BAD = 30°, what is the degree measure of ∠BAC? 60° 90° 120° 150° None 13. Two dice are thrown simultaneously. What is the probability of getting a sum of either 7 or 11? 2/9 1/6 1/3 5/36 None 14. If sin θ = 3/5, then find the value of tan θ + cos θ. 7/15 7/20 23/20 19/20 None 15. Two trains, 150 m and 180 m long, are running in opposite directions on parallel tracks. Their speeds are 40 km/hr and 50 km/hr, respectively. How much time (in seconds) will they take to cross each other completely? 12 13.2 15 16.8 None 16. A shopkeeper marks the price of an article 30% above the cost price. If he allows a discount of 10% on the marked price, what is his profit percentage? 17% 20% 15% 12% None 17. P and Q can complete a work in 10 days and 15 days respectively. They work on alternate days, starting with P. In how many days will the work be completed? 12 days 13 days 14 days 15 days None 18. The average of the first 25 odd numbers is: 24 26 25 50 None 19. The price of a car depreciates at the rate of 10% per annum. If the current price of the car is ₹ 81,000, what was its price 2 years ago? ₹ 90,000 ₹ 99,000 ₹ 1,00,000 ₹ 1,10,000 None 20. If the mean and median of a dataset are 20 and 22 respectively, calculate the mode using the empirical relationship. 26 18 24 28 None 21. Vessel P contains acid and water in the ratio 5 : 2. Vessel Q contains acid and water in the ratio 3 : 4. If z litres of mixture from P is mixed with 2z litres of mixture from Q, then the ratio of acid to water in the resulting mixture becomes 7 : 8. Find the value of z (in litres), if the total amount of mixture in the final vessel is 75 litres. 10 15 12 9 None 22. If $\frac{(16^{0.25} + 256^{0.25})}{(9^{0.5} - 4^{0.5)}} = ?$ 6 4 12 8 None 23. The following table shows the marks obtained by 40 students in a class. Find the mode of the data. 25.00 26.67 28.33 30.00 None 24. A shopkeeper buys 20 kg of rice at ₹30 per kg. He sells 10 kg at a profit of 10% and the remaining at a loss of 5%. What is his overall profit or loss percentage? 2.5% profit 1.25% profit 2.5% loss 1.25% loss None 25. The value of (15 ÷ 3)2 + 5 × 4 - √(64) = ? 33 37 45 43 None 26. If sin θ + cos θ = √3, then the value of tan θ + cot θ is: √3 1 2 1/√3 None 27. The ratio of the ages of a mother and her daughter is 7:3. Four years ago, the ratio of their ages was 13:5. What is the present age of the mother? 42 years 28 years 35 years 49 years None 28. Rohan and Sohan are siblings, and the difference between their ages is 4 years. Rohan's mother, Meena, is five times as old as Rohan, and Sohan is thrice as old as his brother, Mohan. The ages of Meena and Mohan differ by 36 years. If Rohan is younger than Sohan, then find the sum of the present ages of both Meena and Mohan. 48 years 52 years 60 years 56 years None 29. In an election, three candidates contested. 10% of the voters did not vote. 10% of the votes cast were declared invalid. Candidate A got 30% of the valid votes, Candidate B got 40% of the valid votes, and Candidate C got the rest. If Candidate B won by 1800 votes, and the total number of people eligible to vote was 20,000, what percentage of the eligible voters actually voted? 81% 80% 78% 72% None 30. What is the difference (in Rs) between the compound interests on Rs. 1000 for 1 year at 10% per annum compounded yearly and half-yearly? 1.5 0.5 2.5 3.5 None 1 out of 30 Section 2: Reasoning & General Intelligence SSC CGL Tier 2, Paper 1Section: Mathemtical Ability + Reasoning & Genral Intelligence30 Qs | 30 minsCorrect Ans: +3Incorrect Ans: -1 Name Email City College 1. Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the series? 2, 7, 28, 63, ?, 215 106 126 130 128 None 2. Statement: Social media platforms are increasingly becoming a source of misinformation.Arguments: (I) Algorithms on these platforms often prioritize engagement over accuracy, leading to the spread of false information. (II) Social media provides a rapid and widespread means of communication, facilitating the quick dissemination of news, both true and false. Both I and II weaken the statement I weakens while II strengthens the statement II weakens while I strengthens the statement Both I and II strengthen the statement None 3. A question is given, followed by two statements labelled I and II. Identify which of the statements is/are sufficient/necessary to answer the question.Question: What is the value of x? Statements: (I) x + y = 10 (II) y = 5 Data in Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in Statement II is not Data in Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in Statement I is not Data in Statements I and II together is sufficient to answer the question Data in Statements I and II together is not sufficient to answer the question None 4. A train travels at a constant speed. What is the length of the train?Statements: (I) The train crosses a pole in 10 seconds. (II) The train crosses a 200-meter long platform in 25 seconds. Data in Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in Statement II is not Data in Statements I and II together is not sufficient to answer the question Data in Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in Statement I is not Data in Statements I and II together is sufficient to answer the question None 5. Seven friends, A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, are sitting in a row facing north. C sits third to the right of F. B sits at one of the ends. Only two people sit between B and D. A sits to the immediate left of C. E is not an immediate neighbor of A or D. Who sits to the immediate left of G? B F E D None 6. In a certain code language, 'FATE' is coded as '61205' and 'ROSE' is coded as '1815195'. What is the code for 'T' in the given code language? 1 20 5 19 None 7. In a certain code language, 'blue sky clear' is coded as 'fa la gi' and 'sky is bright' is coded as 'gi to re'. How is 'sky' coded in the given language? fa la gi to None 8. In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. In three of the four pairs, the same pattern is applied and hence they form a group. Select the number-pair that does NOT belong to this group? 15 - 225 12 - 144 18 - 324 20 - 300 None 9. A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are sitting in a straight line facing North (but not necessarily in the same order). C sits third to the right of F. A sits to the immediate right of C. B sits third to the left of D. E is not at any of the extreme ends. G is not an immediate neighbor of B. Who sits second to the left of E? G B D F None 10. Read the following statement and answer the question that follows: "Due to the recent economic downturn, the company experienced a significant decrease in sales during the last quarter, resulting in a reduction of the workforce." Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement? The economic downturn directly caused the company to reduce its workforce. The company's sales were high before the economic downturn. The company was already planning to reduce its workforce before the downturn. The company's competitors also experienced a decrease in sales. None 11. Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statement(s) is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s).Statements: All pens are erasers. No eraser is a pencil. Some pencils are scales. Conclusion: (I) No pen is a pencil. (II) Some scales are erasers. Both Conclusions (I) and (II) follow Only Conclusion (I) follows Only Conclusion (II) follows Neither Conclusion (I) nor (II) follows None 12. Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1) Admission 2) Examination 3) Studies 4) Result 5) Interview 1, 5, 2, 4, 3 1, 2, 5, 3, 4 3, 1, 5, 2, 4 3, 2, 5, 1, 4 None 13. Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1) Consultation 2) Illness 3) Treatment 4) Recovery 5) Diagnosis 2, 5, 1, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 2, 1, 5, 3, 4 5, 2, 1, 4, 3 None 14. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (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 / subtracting / 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.) (124, 112, 88) (236, 224, 200) (342, 330, 306) (186, 174, 150) (258, 246, 220) (418, 402, 378) None 15. The following contains two pairs of words which are related to each other in a certain way. Three of the following four word-pairs are alike as these have the same relationship and thus form a group. Which word-pair does NOT belong to that group? Teacher - Teach Doctor - Cure Singer - Song Writer - Write None 16. A is the brother of B. C is the father of A. D is the sister of C. E is the mother of D. How is B related to E? Granddaughter or Grandson Daughter Son Grandson None 17. Which of the following letter-clusters should replace # and % so that the pattern and relationship followed between the letter-cluster pair on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of ::? # : GJL :: QON : % # = ACE, % = TSU # = ADF, % = TUS # = ADF, % = TSU # = ACE, % = TUS None 18. Each of the digits in the number 719468352 is arranged in descending order from left to right. The position(s) of how many digits will change as compared to that/those in the original number? One Two Seven Eight None 19. Given below is a statement (Cause) followed by possible effects numbered I, II and III. Read the 'Cause' carefully and decide which of the three can be possible effect/s. Cause - The price of petrol and diesel has increased significantly in the last week.Effect I - The government has announced a subsidy on LPG cylinders. Effect II - Public transport ridership has increased. Effect III - The stock prices of automobile companies have declined. Only I is a possible effect Both II and III are possible effects Only II is a possible effect All I, II, and III are possible effects None 20. How many meaningful English words can be formed using the second, fourth, fifth and eighth letters of the word "MAGNITUDE" (when counted from left to right) using all the letters but each letter only once in each word? One Two Three None 21. If 'P' denotes '+', 'Q' denotes '−', 'R' denotes '×', and 'S' denotes '÷', then what is the value of 16 R 12 S 4 P 8 Q 6 = ? 50 46 40 38 None 22. In a certain code language, P $ Q means 'P is the sister of Q', P # Q means 'P is the son of Q', P * Q means 'P is the husband of Q' and P @ Q means 'P is the daughter of Q'. Based on the above, how is A related to D if 'A $ B # C * D'? Sister Daughter Brother Cousin None 23. Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 7, 10, 16, 25, 37, ? 52 50 51 53 None 24. How many triangles are there in the given figure? 11 9 10 12 None 25. Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Select the letter that will be on the face opposite to the face having the letter 'C'. D A B E None 26. Six letters and symbols, H, h, I, @, % and $, are written on the different faces of a dice. Two position of this dice are shown. Select the letter or symbol that will be on the opposite to the one having 'H'. @ $ % h None 27. How many rectangles are there in the given figure? 13 17 11 15 None 28. Select the odd word from the given alternatives. Carrot Brinjal Radish Beet None 29. Select the related letters from the given alternatives. HIJ : OPQ :: STU : ? BCD ZAB XYZ CBA None 30. A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix – I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix – II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘k’ can be represented by 42, 34 etc and ‘Z’ can be represented by 76, 59 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘SELF’.Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 H H D I C 1 D A H I G 2 B K K E L 3 G H A B K 4 A F K C D Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 O Y T N Z 6 V Q R S Q 7 V Z U Q S 8 O P T O N 9 S N Y V O 95, 23, 24, 41 44, 43, 87, 95 04, 31, 85, 58 24, 04, 66, 77 None 1 out of 30 Section 3: English SSC CGL Tier 2, Paper 1Section: English + general Awareness45 Qs | 40 minsCorrect Ans: +3Incorrect Ans: -1 Name Email City College 1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the quoted idiom. The company is trying to "cut corners" to reduce production costs. To spend money recklessly To do something poorly or cheaply To avoid work completely To be very precise and detailed None 2. Select the most appropriate meaning of the quoted word. She was filled with "trepidation" before the interview. Confidence Anxiety Excitement Calmness None 3. A sentence has been split up into segments and given below in jumbled order. While the first and the last segments of the sentence (1 and 6) are in the correct order, the segments in between are jumbled up. Arrange the segments in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent sentence.1) The sudden rise in temperature P) and led to a sudden surge in the number Q) of the Earth's surface in a short span of time R) caused by the emission of greenhouse gases S) has greatly affected the climate 6) of heat waves and wildfires. S, P, R, Q Q, R, S, P R, S, P, Q P, Q, R, S None 4. Choose the correct idiom to complete the sentence. Despite the setback, the company decided to ________ and continue with the project. bite the bullet break the ice beat around the bush add insult to injury None 5. Directions : In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.The impact of social media on modern society is (1)______. While it connects people globally and provides access to information, it also presents challenges. The spread of misinformation, cyberbullying, and the erosion of privacy are significant (2)______. Striking a balance between the benefits and drawbacks is crucial. (3)_____ responsible usage, individuals can harness the power of social media for positive change, fostering meaningful connections and promoting awareness. However, this requires critical thinking, media literacy, and a conscious effort to (4)_____ the potential risks associated with online platforms. negligible profound superficial trivial None 6. Directions : In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.The rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized the way we live, work, and interact. From smartphones to artificial intelligence, innovation has permeated every aspect of modern life. This (1)_____ transformation has brought about unprecedented opportunities, but also presents significant challenges. The digital divide, cybersecurity threats, and the ethical considerations of AI are critical issues that (2)_____ addressed. To navigate this complex landscape, a balanced approach is needed, (3)_____ technological progress with responsible implementation and ethical frameworks. Education, collaboration, and a focus on human well-being are (4)_____ to harnessing the benefits of technology while mitigating its potential harms. slow gradual rapid steady None 7. Directions : In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.The relentless pace of urbanization poses significant challenges to urban planning and infrastructure. Rapid population growth, coupled with inadequate resources, often leads to (1)_______ housing, strained public services, and environmental degradation. Effective urban planning strategies are crucial to manage these issues and create sustainable cities. These strategies must prioritize (2)_______ housing initiatives, efficient public transportation systems, and green spaces. Furthermore, investments in (3)_______ infrastructure, such as waste management and water treatment facilities, are essential. Ultimately, the goal is to build inclusive and (4)_______ urban environments. affordable dilapidated luxurious temporary None 8. Directions : Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.The French Revolution is a revolutionary movement that occurred in France between 1787 and 1799 and reached to its (1)______ in 1789. This revolution had many causes but the most important of all was (2)______ of bourgeoisie, who were merchants, manufacturers and professionals. The peasants, many of them landowners, wanted to get rid of the practices of absolute monarchy and feudalism. Another factor was an increase in population due to decreased mortality rates. It was followed by economic predicament and minor revolts were common. This led to a clarion call for social reforms. Intellectuals like Rene Descartes wrote about new things about political, social and economic matters. A fundamental political and societal change was to occur. The French Revolution played a critical role in shaping modern nations by showing the world the power inherent in the will of the people. climax failure beginning defeat None 9. Directions : Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.The Amazon rainforest, often called the ""lungs of the planet,"" is a vast and incredibly biodiverse ecosystem. It is home to an estimated 10% of the world's known species. The Amazon River, the largest river by discharge volume, flows through the heart of the rainforest. Deforestation, primarily driven by agriculture and logging, poses a significant threat to this (1)______ ecosystem. Climate change also exacerbates the challenges, with rising temperatures and altered rainfall patterns. Protecting the Amazon is crucial for the global climate and biodiversity. Indigenous communities play a vital role in conserving the forest and have long-standing (2)______ with it. vibrant fragile thriving resilient None 10. Directions: Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. Which of the following best describes the climate of the Sahara Desert?The Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world, covers a vast expanse of North Africa. Its landscape is incredibly diverse, featuring sand dunes (ergs), rocky plateaus (hammadas), gravel plains (reg), and even mountains. The climate is characterized by extreme temperatures, with scorching heat during the day and chilly nights. Rainfall is scarce and unpredictable, leading to arid conditions. Despite these harsh conditions, the Sahara is home to a surprising variety of life. Plants have adapted to conserve water, and animals, including camels, scorpions, and various reptiles, have developed strategies to survive in the arid environment. Nomadic tribes, such as the Tuareg, have also adapted to life in the Sahara, utilizing their knowledge of the terrain and resources to thrive. The desert's vastness and isolation have also contributed to its unique cultural and historical significance. Mild with frequent rainfall Extremely hot during the day and very cold at night Cool and humid year-round Temperate with moderate precipitation None 11. Directions: Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. According to the passage, how do plants in the Sahara adapt to the harsh environment?The Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world, covers a vast expanse of North Africa. Its landscape is incredibly diverse, featuring sand dunes (ergs), rocky plateaus (hammadas), gravel plains (reg), and even mountains. The climate is characterized by extreme temperatures, with scorching heat during the day and chilly nights. Rainfall is scarce and unpredictable, leading to arid conditions. Despite these harsh conditions, the Sahara is home to a surprising variety of life. Plants have adapted to conserve water, and animals, including camels, scorpions, and various reptiles, have developed strategies to survive in the arid environment. Nomadic tribes, such as the Tuareg, have also adapted to life in the Sahara, utilizing their knowledge of the terrain and resources to thrive. The desert's vastness and isolation have also contributed to its unique cultural and historical significance. By growing only near rivers By developing mechanisms to conserve water By storing food in their roots By shedding their leaves during the day None 12. Directions: Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. What is one major economic importance of the Sahara Desert mentioned in the passage?The Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world, covers a vast expanse of North Africa. Its landscape is incredibly diverse, featuring sand dunes (ergs), rocky plateaus (hammadas), gravel plains (reg), and even mountains. The climate is characterized by extreme temperatures, with scorching heat during the day and chilly nights. Rainfall is scarce and unpredictable, leading to arid conditions. Despite these harsh conditions, the Sahara is home to a surprising variety of life. Plants have adapted to conserve water, and animals, including camels, scorpions, and various reptiles, have developed strategies to survive in the arid environment. Nomadic tribes, such as the Tuareg, have also adapted to life in the Sahara, utilizing their knowledge of the terrain and resources to thrive. The desert's vastness and isolation have also contributed to its unique cultural and historical significance. It supports large-scale agriculture It is a hub for international trade ports It contains valuable oil and natural gas resources It produces most of Africa’s timber exports None 13. Directions: Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. What impact do sandstorms have in the Sahara Desert?The Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world, covers a vast expanse of North Africa. Its landscape is incredibly diverse, featuring sand dunes (ergs), rocky plateaus (hammadas), gravel plains (reg), and even mountains. The climate is characterized by extreme temperatures, with scorching heat during the day and chilly nights. Rainfall is scarce and unpredictable, leading to arid conditions. Despite these harsh conditions, the Sahara is home to a surprising variety of life. Plants have adapted to conserve water, and animals, including camels, scorpions, and various reptiles, have developed strategies to survive in the arid environment. Nomadic tribes, such as the Tuareg, have also adapted to life in the Sahara, utilizing their knowledge of the terrain and resources to thrive. The desert's vastness and isolation have also contributed to its unique cultural and historical significance. They help spread seeds for plant growth They bring rainfall to dry areas They cool the desert during the day They can disrupt travel and daily life None 14. Directions : Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. What are the three primary drivers of deforestation mentioned in the paragraph?Deforestation, the clearing of forests, has become a significant global issue. It is primarily driven by agriculture, logging, and urbanization. The consequences are multifaceted, including loss of biodiversity as habitats are destroyed and fragmented. Deforestation contributes to climate change by releasing stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Moreover, it often leads to soil erosion and disruption of water cycles. International efforts like REDD+ aim to mitigate deforestation and promote sustainable forest management. The long-term effects include not just ecological damage, but also economic repercussions. The fight against deforestation is a complex issue with diverse stakeholders, each with their own interests and viewpoints. It requires a holistic approach, encompassing policy changes, sustainable practices, and public awareness. Climate change, soil erosion, and urbanization. Agriculture, logging, and urbanization. Loss of biodiversity, policy changes, and logging. Economic repercussions, sustainable practices, and agriculture. None 15. Directions : Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. How does deforestation contribute to climate change, according to the text?Deforestation, the clearing of forests, has become a significant global issue. It is primarily driven by agriculture, logging, and urbanization. The consequences are multifaceted, including loss of biodiversity as habitats are destroyed and fragmented. Deforestation contributes to climate change by releasing stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Moreover, it often leads to soil erosion and disruption of water cycles. International efforts like REDD+ aim to mitigate deforestation and promote sustainable forest management. The long-term effects include not just ecological damage, but also economic repercussions. The fight against deforestation is a complex issue with diverse stakeholders, each with their own interests and viewpoints. It requires a holistic approach, encompassing policy changes, sustainable practices, and public awareness. By disrupting water cycles and causing soil erosion. By promoting sustainable forest management. By releasing stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. By leading to economic repercussions. None 16. Directions : Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. What is one specific international effort mentioned in the paragraph that aims to mitigate deforestation?Deforestation, the clearing of forests, has become a significant global issue. It is primarily driven by agriculture, logging, and urbanization. The consequences are multifaceted, including loss of biodiversity as habitats are destroyed and fragmented. Deforestation contributes to climate change by releasing stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Moreover, it often leads to soil erosion and disruption of water cycles. International efforts like REDD+ aim to mitigate deforestation and promote sustainable forest management. The long-term effects include not just ecological damage, but also economic repercussions. The fight against deforestation is a complex issue with diverse stakeholders, each with their own interests and viewpoints. It requires a holistic approach, encompassing policy changes, sustainable practices, and public awareness. The holistic approach. REDD+ Sustainable practices. Public awareness campaigns. None 17. Directions : Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. The paragraph states that the long-term effects of deforestation include not just ecological damage, but also what other type of repercussion?Deforestation, the clearing of forests, has become a significant global issue. It is primarily driven by agriculture, logging, and urbanization. The consequences are multifaceted, including loss of biodiversity as habitats are destroyed and fragmented. Deforestation contributes to climate change by releasing stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Moreover, it often leads to soil erosion and disruption of water cycles. International efforts like REDD+ aim to mitigate deforestation and promote sustainable forest management. The long-term effects include not just ecological damage, but also economic repercussions. The fight against deforestation is a complex issue with diverse stakeholders, each with their own interests and viewpoints. It requires a holistic approach, encompassing policy changes, sustainable practices, and public awareness. Agricultural Policy Urbanization Economic None 18. Directions : Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. What does the paragraph suggest is required for the fight against deforestation, in addition to policy changes and sustainable practices?Deforestation, the clearing of forests, has become a significant global issue. It is primarily driven by agriculture, logging, and urbanization. The consequences are multifaceted, including loss of biodiversity as habitats are destroyed and fragmented. Deforestation contributes to climate change by releasing stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Moreover, it often leads to soil erosion and disruption of water cycles. International efforts like REDD+ aim to mitigate deforestation and promote sustainable forest management. The long-term effects include not just ecological damage, but also economic repercussions. The fight against deforestation is a complex issue with diverse stakeholders, each with their own interests and viewpoints. It requires a holistic approach, encompassing policy changes, sustainable practices, and public awareness. Public awareness. Further logging to balance interests. Immediate international sanctions. Increased agricultural output. None 19. Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Despite of his best efforts, he failed to secure the job because he didn't had the necessary qualifications and his interview was a disaster. Despite of his best efforts he failed to secure the job he didn't had the necessary qualifications and his interview was a disaster None 20. Select the correct spelling of the incorrectly spelt word in the given sentence. The commitee will discuss the budget allocation for the upcoming fiscal year. Commitee Committe Committee Comitee None 21. Select the correct spelling of the incorrectly spelt word in the given sentence. The goverment should encurage small businesses. Encourage Encurage Incourage Encurrege None 22. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Ephemeral Fleeting Temporary Permanent Transient None 23. Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. Ubiquitous Rare Uncommon Pervasive Scarce None 24. Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given below. Abundant Scarce Plentiful Hidden Limited None 25. Select the most appropriate homophone from the options to fill in the blank. The old ship finally ______ after battling the storm for days. sunk senk sink sang None 26. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The company's profits have increased significantly ______ the implementation of the new marketing strategy. Since After During Before None 27. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The company's profits this quarter were significantly ______ than expected. higher highest high highly None 28. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The detective found a crucial ______ of evidence at the crime scene. peace piece peas piers None 29. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He is the ______ runner in the team. fast faster fastest fastestly None 30. Select the most appropriate article to fill in the blank. The Himalayas are ______ highest mountain range in the world. a an the any None 31. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who studies the stars and planets Astrologer Astronomer Geologist Biologist None 32. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who is excessively fond of one's clothes Philanthropist Misogynist Altruist Fop None 33. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. "What a beautiful painting!" she exclaimed. She exclaimed that what a beautiful painting it was. She exclaimed that it was a beautiful painting. She exclaimed what a beautiful painting it was. She exclaimed it was a beautiful painting. None 34. Select the option that correctly changes the following sentence into indirect speech: He said to me, "What time will the train arrive?" He asked me what time the train would arrive. He asked me what time will the train arrive. He told me what time the train would arrive. He said to me what time the train would arrive. None 35. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The thief was caught by the police. The police caught the thief. The thief caught the police. The police were catching the thief. By the police caught the thief. None 36. Select the option that correctly changes the given sentence into indirect speech. He said, "I am going to the market." He said that he was going to the market. He said that I am going to the market. He says that he was going to the market. He said that he is going to the market. None 37. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The project will be completed by them. They will complete the project. The project completes them. They completed the project. The project will complete them. None 38. Select the option that correctly transforms the given sentence into passive voice. "They have cancelled the flight due to bad weather." The flight has been cancelled by them due to bad weather. The flight was cancelled by them due to bad weather. Due to bad weather, the flight is cancelled by them. Due to bad weather, the flight has been cancelling by them. None 39. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Efforts are being made by us to reduce crowding in core city areas. We are making efforts to reduce crowding in core city areas. We were making efforts to reduce crowding in core city areas. We made efforts to reduce crowding in core city areas. We will be making efforts to reduce crowding in core city areas. None 40. Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. The farmer is ploughing the fields. The fields have been ploughed by the farmer. The fields are being ploughed by the farmer. The fields were ploughed by the farmer. The fields are ploughed by the farmer. None 41. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Obstacle Accessory Clearance Benefit Barrier None 42. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Canonical Approved Official Sanctioned Unorthodox None 43. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. A number of Indian goods face a ______ competition from Chinese goods in terms of prices and looks. Bold Powerless Fierce Angry None 44. In the following question, the sentence is given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Everyone was pleased to learn the actor would _________ his role as the captivating pirate. reprise rescue save free None 45. Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. William Shakespeare is the greatest of (all other) writers. all the any other the other No improvement None 1 out of 45 Section 4: General Awareness SSC CGL Tier 2, Paper 1Section: English + general Awareness25 Qs | 20 minsCorrect Ans: +3Incorrect Ans: -1 Name Email City College 1. Match the sports in List 1 with their associated terms in List 2. List 1 List 2 A) Cricket 1) Penalty Kick B) Football 2) Grand Slam C) Tennis 3) LBW D) Boxing 4) Knockout A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4 A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2 A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1 None 2. Assertion (A): The Quit India Movement was launched in 1942. Reason (R): It was a direct consequence of the failure of the Cripps Mission. A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A R is true, but A is false A is false, but R is true None 3. Which of the following is a viral disease caused by the Varicella-zoster virus? Measles Mumps Chickenpox Rubella None 4. Which of the following is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate, often containing fossils? Granite Basalt Limestone Obsidian None 5. Which committee was formed in 1991 to examine the banking sector reforms in India? Rangarajan Committee Narasimham Committee Abid Hussain Committee Chelliah Committee None 6. The 'PM Vishwakarma Yojana', a scheme for traditional artisans and craftspeople, was launched on which of the following dates? 15th August 17th September 2nd October 26th January None 7. Which amendment to the Constitution of India inserted the words "Socialist", "Secular" and "Integrity" into the Preamble? 42nd Amendment 44th Amendment 73rd Amendment 74th Amendment None 8. Which of the following is the SI unit of electric potential difference? Ampere Ohm Volt Watt None 9. The Ajanta Caves, famous for their paintings, belong to the ________ period. Maurya Gupta Kushana Satavahana None 10. Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below regarding the Indian Constitution. Statement 1: The term "Socialist" was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act. Statement 2: The concept of "Fundamental Duties" was borrowed from the Constitution of the USA. Both statements 1 and 2 are not correct Both statements 1 and 2 are correct Only statement 1 is correct Only statement 2 is correct None 11. The ‘Atal Bhujal Yojana’ scheme, aimed at sustainable groundwater management, is implemented by which Ministry? Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry of Jal Shakti Ministry of Rural Development Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change None 12. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Indian Monsoon? Seasonal reversal of wind direction Formation of low-pressure systems over the Indian subcontinent Heavy rainfall concentrated in the months of June to September Consistent and uniform rainfall distribution across the country None 13. What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy? Respiration Transpiration Photosynthesis Fermentation None 14. Which of the following was a major objective of the First Five Year Plan in India? Industrialization and development of heavy industries Rapid urbanization and expansion of cities Development of agriculture and irrigation Promotion of foreign trade and globalization None 15. Which of the following Indian states has the longest coastline? Gujarat Maharashtra Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu None 16. Which constitutional amendment act introduced the term "Socialist", "Secular" and "Integrity" into the Preamble of the Indian Constitution? 44th 42nd 46th 40th None 17. Which of the following is a major component of biogas? Oxygen Methane Carbon Dioxide Hydrogen None 18. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Indian Constitution?i. The term "Secular" was added to the Preamble by the 44th Amendment Act. ii. The Directive Principles of State Policy are enforceable in a court of law. iii. The President of India is the head of the State, and the Prime Minister is the head of the Government. Only i Only iii Only ii and iii Only ii None 19. Which of the following statements about the Indian Constitution is/are correct?Statements: 1) The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is a part of the Constitution and can be amended. 2) The Directive Principles of State Policy are enforceable by any court. Only Statement 1 Neither Statement 1 nor 2 Both Statements 1 and 2 Only Statement 2 None 20. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic property of transition metals? Formation of colored compounds Variable oxidation states High melting and boiling points Poor catalysts None 21. Who among the following was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India? Sukumar Sen K.V.K. Sundaram T. Swaminathan G.V.G. Krishnamurty None 22. Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Ecology'? M. S. Swaminathan Ramdeo Misra Salim Ali Birbal Sahni None 23. In January 2024, which Indian city hosted the Startup Mahakumbh, a mega event showcasing innovation and entrepreneurship? Mumbai New Delhi Bengaluru Chennai None 24. Which country won the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023? England Spain United States v None 25. Which initiative, launched in 2023, aims to provide a single-window platform for farmers to access various agricultural services, information, and schemes? e-NAM 2.0 PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana Kisan Credit Card AgriStack None 1 out of 25 Section 5: Computer Knowledge Test SSC CGL Tier 2, Paper 1Section: Computer Knowledge Test20 Qs | 15 minsCorrect Ans: +3Incorrect Ans: -1 Name Email City College 1. Match the network security threats in column A with their corresponding descriptions in column B. 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d 1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d 1-d, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b None 2. Match the following keyboard shortcut combinations with their corresponding functions in MS Word: 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c None 3. Select which of the given statement(s) is/are True or False for the Random Access Memory (RAM) of the Computer Systems.(i) RAM is volatile memory, meaning data is lost when power is removed. (ii) RAM stores the operating system, application programs, and data currently in use." (i) True, (ii) True (i) False, (ii) True (i) True, (ii) False (i) False, (ii) False None 4. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Format Painter tool in MS Word? Copying the formatting of text Applying the copied formatting to other text Copying and pasting the text content Transferring formatting between different paragraphs None 5. What is the default file extension for Microsoft Word 2007 and later versions? .doc .txt .docx .rtf None 6. Which feature in MS Excel allows users to perform "what-if" analysis by changing input values to see how they affect results? Data Validation Goal Seek Conditional Formatting PivotTable None 7. Which of the following is a characteristic of a volatile memory type? Data is retained even when power is removed Typically used for long-term data storage Data is lost when power is turned off Offers very high storage capacity compared to other types None 8. Which of the following is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate program to trick users into installing it? Rootkit Worm Trojan Horse Virus None 9. In Microsoft Word, which feature allows you to automatically correct common typing errors and misspelled words as you type? Track Changes Thesaurus AutoCorrect Word Count None 10. Which of the following is a storage device? Printer Monitor Hard Disk Drive Keyboard None 11. Which of the following is NOT a type of chart available in MS Excel? Bar Chart Pie Chart Line Chart Flow Chart None 12. Which keyboard shortcut is used to center-align text in MS Word 2010? Ctrl + J Ctrl + E Ctrl + R Ctrl + L None 13. Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system? Memory management Process management Database management File management None 14. Which of the following is a function of a firewall in a computer network? To translate domain names into IP addresses. To encrypt data for secure transmission. To control network traffic and protect against unauthorized access. To store temporary internet files. None 15. Which of the following is a high-speed memory used as a buffer between the CPU and RAM, storing frequently accessed data? Hard Disk Drive Solid State Drive Cache Memory Virtual Memory None 16. Which of the following is NOT a type of network topology? Bus Star Ring Alphabetical None 17. Which of the following is a type of cyberattack where a malicious actor attempts to trick an individual into revealing sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, or financial details, by disguising as a trustworthy entity? DDoS Attack Malware Injection Phishing SQL Injection None 18. Which of the following is primarily used for browsing the internet? Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Google Chrome File Explorer None 19. Which of the following is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software? Worm Trojan Horse Spyware Adware None 20. Which of the following is the correct keyboard shortcut to insert a comment in MS Excel? Ctrl + Shift + F2 Alt + Shift + F2 Ctrl + Alt + F2 Shift + F2 None 1 out of 20
