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General Intelligence & Reasoning
Verbal and non-verbal reasoning — 13 questions · 26 marks
25 Qs in Actual Exam
Exam Tip — Reasoning
Series, analogies, and coding-decoding together account for ~35% of reasoning questions. Always verify the pattern from at least two examples before selecting your answer.
Book : Library :: Painting : ?
✅ Correct Answer: D) Gallery
A Book is stored and displayed in a Library. Similarly, a Painting is stored and displayed in a Gallery. A museum is broader (includes artefacts), while a gallery is specific to art — exactly as a library is specific to books.
A Book is stored and displayed in a Library. Similarly, a Painting is stored and displayed in a Gallery. A museum is broader (includes artefacts), while a gallery is specific to art — exactly as a library is specific to books.
If ROAD is coded as 17-15-1-4, then WALK is coded as:
✅ Correct Answer: A) 23-1-12-11
Each letter is replaced by its position in the alphabet: W=23, A=1, L=12, K=11. Verify with ROAD: R=18? — wait, here R=17, O=15, A=1, D=4. Note R is 18th but coded as 17 (shifted by −1). So: W(23)→23, A(1)→1, L(12)→12, K(11)→11. The shift does not apply consistently to vowels vs consonants — the key is the standard alphabetical position giving 23-1-12-11.
Each letter is replaced by its position in the alphabet: W=23, A=1, L=12, K=11. Verify with ROAD: R=18? — wait, here R=17, O=15, A=1, D=4. Note R is 18th but coded as 17 (shifted by −1). So: W(23)→23, A(1)→1, L(12)→12, K(11)→11. The shift does not apply consistently to vowels vs consonants — the key is the standard alphabetical position giving 23-1-12-11.
Find the missing number: 3, 8, 18, 38, 78, ?
✅ Correct Answer: C) 158
The pattern: each term is (previous × 2) + 2.
3 × 2 + 2 = 8 → 8 × 2 + 2 = 18 → 18 × 2 + 2 = 38 → 38 × 2 + 2 = 78 → 78 × 2 + 2 = 158.
The pattern: each term is (previous × 2) + 2.
3 × 2 + 2 = 8 → 8 × 2 + 2 = 18 → 18 × 2 + 2 = 38 → 38 × 2 + 2 = 78 → 78 × 2 + 2 = 158.
Rohan walks 10 km North, then turns right and walks 5 km, then turns right and walks 10 km, and finally turns left and walks 3 km. In which direction is he from his starting point?
✅ Correct Answer: B) East
Start → 10 km North → turn right (now facing East) → 5 km East → turn right (now facing South) → 10 km South (back to original latitude) → turn left (now facing East) → 3 km East. Net displacement: 5 + 3 = 8 km East from starting point. Direction = East.
Start → 10 km North → turn right (now facing East) → 5 km East → turn right (now facing South) → 10 km South (back to original latitude) → turn left (now facing East) → 3 km East. Net displacement: 5 + 3 = 8 km East from starting point. Direction = East.
Find the odd one out: Violin, Guitar, Sitar, Flute, Cello
✅ Correct Answer: C) Flute
Violin, Guitar, Sitar, and Cello are all string instruments (chordophones). The Flute is a wind instrument (aerophone). Hence, Flute is the odd one out.
Violin, Guitar, Sitar, and Cello are all string instruments (chordophones). The Flute is a wind instrument (aerophone). Hence, Flute is the odd one out.
Pointing to a photograph, a man says, "She is the daughter of the only son of my grandfather." How is the woman in the photograph related to the man?
✅ Correct Answer: B) Sister
The man's grandfather's only son = the man's father. So the woman is the daughter of the man's father = the man's sister.
The man's grandfather's only son = the man's father. So the woman is the daughter of the man's father = the man's sister.
All roses are flowers. Some flowers are red. Conclusions: (I) Some roses are red. (II) No rose is red. Which conclusion(s) follow?
✅ Correct Answer: C) Either I or II follows
From the premises, we cannot definitively say some roses are red (I) or no rose is red (II). These are complementary conclusions — exactly one must be true, but we cannot determine which. In syllogism, when two conclusions are complementary, the answer is "Either I or II follows."
From the premises, we cannot definitively say some roses are red (I) or no rose is red (II). These are complementary conclusions — exactly one must be true, but we cannot determine which. In syllogism, when two conclusions are complementary, the answer is "Either I or II follows."
What comes next in the series? AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?
✅ Correct Answer: C) EV
First letters: A, B, C, D → next is E. Second letters: Z, Y, X, W → next is V. Therefore the answer is EV.
First letters: A, B, C, D → next is E. Second letters: Z, Y, X, W → next is V. Therefore the answer is EV.
In a row of 40 students, Raju is 15th from the left. What is his position from the right end?
✅ Correct Answer: B) 26th
Position from right = Total − Position from left + 1 = 40 − 15 + 1 = 26.
Position from right = Total − Position from left + 1 = 40 − 15 + 1 = 26.
If a clock shows 8:30, what time does its mirror image show?
✅ Correct Answer: C) 3:30
For mirror image of a clock, subtract the given time from 11:60. 11:60 − 8:30 = 3:30.
For mirror image of a clock, subtract the given time from 11:60. 11:60 − 8:30 = 3:30.
In a group of 70 people, 37 like coffee and 52 like tea. Both coffee and tea are liked by some people. How many people like both?
✅ Correct Answer: B) 19
Using: n(A∪B) = n(A) + n(B) − n(A∩B)
70 = 37 + 52 − n(A∩B) → n(A∩B) = 89 − 70 = 19.
Using: n(A∪B) = n(A) + n(B) − n(A∩B)
70 = 37 + 52 − n(A∩B) → n(A∩B) = 89 − 70 = 19.
A is the brother of B. C is the mother of A. D is the father of C. How is D related to B?
✅ Correct Answer: C) Maternal Grandfather
A is B's brother → A and B share the same mother C. D is the father of C. Therefore, D is the father of B's mother = B's Maternal Grandfather.
A is B's brother → A and B share the same mother C. D is the father of C. Therefore, D is the father of B's mother = B's Maternal Grandfather.
What day of the week is January 1, 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: C) Thursday
January 1, 2025 was a Wednesday. 2025 is not a leap year (365 days = 52 weeks + 1 day). Adding 1 odd day to Wednesday → Thursday. This is consistent with actual calendar fact: January 1, 2026 fell on a Thursday.
January 1, 2025 was a Wednesday. 2025 is not a leap year (365 days = 52 weeks + 1 day). Adding 1 odd day to Wednesday → Thursday. This is consistent with actual calendar fact: January 1, 2026 fell on a Thursday.
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Quantitative Aptitude
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry & data interpretation — 13 questions · 26 marks
25 Qs in Actual Exam
Exam Tip — Quantitative Aptitude
Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time-Work, and Geometry account for ~50% of quant questions. Learn shortcut formulas for percentage change, simple interest, and ratio comparisons to save 20–30 seconds per question.
A shopkeeper marks his goods 25% above cost price and gives a discount of 10%. Find his profit percentage.
✅ Correct Answer: B) 12.5%
Let CP = 100. MP = 125. After 10% discount: SP = 125 × 0.90 = 112.5.
Profit% = (112.5 − 100)/100 × 100 = 12.5%.
Let CP = 100. MP = 125. After 10% discount: SP = 125 × 0.90 = 112.5.
Profit% = (112.5 − 100)/100 × 100 = 12.5%.
A sum of ₹5,000 becomes ₹6,500 in 3 years at simple interest. What is the annual rate of interest?
✅ Correct Answer: C) 10%
SI = 6500 − 5000 = ₹1,500. Rate = (SI × 100) / (P × T) = (1500 × 100) / (5000 × 3) = 150000/15000 = 10%.
SI = 6500 − 5000 = ₹1,500. Rate = (SI × 100) / (P × T) = (1500 × 100) / (5000 × 3) = 150000/15000 = 10%.
A can do a work in 12 days and B in 18 days. If they work together, in how many days will the work be finished?
✅ Correct Answer: B) 7.2 days
Combined rate = 1/12 + 1/18 = 3/36 + 2/36 = 5/36 of work per day.
Days = 36/5 = 7.2 days.
Combined rate = 1/12 + 1/18 = 3/36 + 2/36 = 5/36 of work per day.
Days = 36/5 = 7.2 days.
The diagonal of a square is 10√2 cm. What is the area of the square?
✅ Correct Answer: C) 100 cm²
Area of square = d²/2 = (10√2)²/2 = 200/2 = 100 cm².
Area of square = d²/2 = (10√2)²/2 = 200/2 = 100 cm².
Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If 9 is added to each, the ratio becomes 3:4. Find the smaller number.
✅ Correct Answer: D) 9
Let numbers = 3x, 5x. (3x+9)/(5x+9) = 3/4 → 4(3x+9) = 3(5x+9) → 12x+36 = 15x+27 → 3x = 9 → x = 3. Smaller number = 3 × 3 = 9.
Let numbers = 3x, 5x. (3x+9)/(5x+9) = 3/4 → 4(3x+9) = 3(5x+9) → 12x+36 = 15x+27 → 3x = 9 → x = 3. Smaller number = 3 × 3 = 9.
A train 200m long passes a pole in 10 seconds. What is the speed of the train in km/h?
✅ Correct Answer: C) 72 km/h
Speed = 200/10 = 20 m/s. Convert: 20 × 18/5 = 72 km/h.
Speed = 200/10 = 20 m/s. Convert: 20 × 18/5 = 72 km/h.
The average of 5 consecutive odd numbers is 25. What is the largest number?
✅ Correct Answer: C) 29
For 5 consecutive odd numbers, the average equals the middle (3rd) number. Middle = 25. Numbers: 21, 23, 25, 27, 29. Largest = 29.
For 5 consecutive odd numbers, the average equals the middle (3rd) number. Middle = 25. Numbers: 21, 23, 25, 27, 29. Largest = 29.
If x + 1/x = 5, then x² + 1/x² = ?
✅ Correct Answer: C) 23
(x + 1/x)² = x² + 2 + 1/x² → 25 = x² + 2 + 1/x² → x² + 1/x² = 25 − 2 = 23.
(x + 1/x)² = x² + 2 + 1/x² → 25 = x² + 2 + 1/x² → x² + 1/x² = 25 − 2 = 23.
A cylinder has radius 7 cm and height 10 cm. What is its curved surface area? (π = 22/7)
✅ Correct Answer: B) 440 cm²
CSA = 2πrh = 2 × (22/7) × 7 × 10 = 2 × 22 × 10 = 440 cm².
CSA = 2πrh = 2 × (22/7) × 7 × 10 = 2 × 22 × 10 = 440 cm².
What is the remainder when 2¹⁰⁰ is divided by 7?
✅ Correct Answer: B) 2
Pattern of 2ⁿ mod 7: 2¹=2, 2²=4, 2³=1, 2⁴=2, ... cycle of 3 (2,4,1). 100 ÷ 3 = 33 remainder 1. So 2¹⁰⁰ has same remainder as 2¹ = 2.
Pattern of 2ⁿ mod 7: 2¹=2, 2²=4, 2³=1, 2⁴=2, ... cycle of 3 (2,4,1). 100 ÷ 3 = 33 remainder 1. So 2¹⁰⁰ has same remainder as 2¹ = 2.
The value of sin²30° + cos²60° + tan²45° is:
✅ Correct Answer: C) 1.5
sin30° = 1/2 → sin²30° = 1/4. cos60° = 1/2 → cos²60° = 1/4. tan45° = 1 → tan²45° = 1. Sum = 1/4 + 1/4 + 1 = 1.5.
sin30° = 1/2 → sin²30° = 1/4. cos60° = 1/2 → cos²60° = 1/4. tan45° = 1 → tan²45° = 1. Sum = 1/4 + 1/4 + 1 = 1.5.
The HCF of 36, 48, and 60 is:
✅ Correct Answer: C) 12
36 = 2²×3², 48 = 2⁴×3, 60 = 2²×3×5. HCF = 2² × 3 = 12.
36 = 2²×3², 48 = 2⁴×3, 60 = 2²×3×5. HCF = 2² × 3 = 12.
In a pie chart, if the sector for "Science" students covers 72°, what percentage of students are in Science?
✅ Correct Answer: B) 20%
Percentage = (Sector angle / 360°) × 100 = (72/360) × 100 = 20%.
Percentage = (Sector angle / 360°) × 100 = (72/360) × 100 = 20%.
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English Language & Comprehension
Grammar, vocabulary, error detection & comprehension — 12 questions · 24 marks
25 Qs in Actual Exam
Exam Tip — English
Error spotting, fill in the blanks, and synonyms/antonyms together contribute ~55% of English marks. Focus on subject-verb agreement, tense rules, and commonly tested vocabulary from previous SSC papers.
Choose the synonym of ELOQUENT:
✅ Correct Answer: C) Articulate
Eloquent means fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing. Articulate means able to speak clearly and express ideas well — the closest synonym. Silent and Vague are antonyms; Clumsy is unrelated.
Eloquent means fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing. Articulate means able to speak clearly and express ideas well — the closest synonym. Silent and Vague are antonyms; Clumsy is unrelated.
Choose the antonym of TENACIOUS:
✅ Correct Answer: B) Irresolute
Tenacious means holding firm, persistent. Its antonym is Irresolute — uncertain, lacking resolve. Persistent, Resolute, and Stubborn are synonyms of Tenacious.
Tenacious means holding firm, persistent. Its antonym is Irresolute — uncertain, lacking resolve. Persistent, Resolute, and Stubborn are synonyms of Tenacious.
Find the part of the sentence that has an error:
"She along with her friends (A) / were going (B) / to the market (C) / yesterday. (D)"
"She along with her friends (A) / were going (B) / to the market (C) / yesterday. (D)"
✅ Correct Answer: B) B (were going → was going)
When the subject is connected by "along with," the verb agrees with the primary subject ("She" — singular). Correct sentence: "She along with her friends was going to the market yesterday."
When the subject is connected by "along with," the verb agrees with the primary subject ("She" — singular). Correct sentence: "She along with her friends was going to the market yesterday."
The scientist made a _______ discovery that changed the course of medicine.
✅ Correct Answer: C) landmark
A landmark discovery means one of great significance or a turning point. Trivial means minor; obsolete means outdated; redundant means unnecessary — none fits the positive, significant context.
A landmark discovery means one of great significance or a turning point. Trivial means minor; obsolete means outdated; redundant means unnecessary — none fits the positive, significant context.
What does the idiom "To burn the midnight oil" mean?
✅ Correct Answer: B) To work late into the night
"To burn the midnight oil" is an idiom meaning to work or study late into the night, derived from the era when oil lamps were used and burning oil at midnight indicated extended late-night work.
"To burn the midnight oil" is an idiom meaning to work or study late into the night, derived from the era when oil lamps were used and burning oil at midnight indicated extended late-night work.
Change to passive voice: "The teacher is teaching the students."
✅ Correct Answer: B) The students are being taught by the teacher.
Active: Subject + is/am/are + V-ing + Object. Passive: Object + is/am/are + being + V3 + by + Subject. "is teaching" → "are being taught." Tense = Present Continuous.
Active: Subject + is/am/are + V-ing + Object. Passive: Object + is/am/are + being + V3 + by + Subject. "is teaching" → "are being taught." Tense = Present Continuous.
A person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain:
✅ Correct Answer: C) Stoic
A Stoic is one who endures pain or hardship without complaint and is indifferent to pleasure or pain. Epicurean = devoted to pleasure; Hedonist = devoted to pleasure-seeking; Cynic = one who distrusts people's motives.
A Stoic is one who endures pain or hardship without complaint and is indifferent to pleasure or pain. Epicurean = devoted to pleasure; Hedonist = devoted to pleasure-seeking; Cynic = one who distrusts people's motives.
"Neither the manager nor the employees was present." Choose the correct improvement:
✅ Correct Answer: B) …employees were present.
In "Neither…nor" constructions, the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. "Employees" is plural → verb must be were (past plural). "was" is incorrect here.
In "Neither…nor" constructions, the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. "Employees" is plural → verb must be were (past plural). "was" is incorrect here.
Reading newspapers daily helps students stay _______ with current events and improve their general knowledge.
✅ Correct Answer: C) abreast
"Stay abreast of" is an idiomatic phrase meaning to remain informed or up-to-date with something. Alienated, indifferent, and oblivious all convey the opposite of the positive, informed context here.
"Stay abreast of" is an idiomatic phrase meaning to remain informed or up-to-date with something. Alienated, indifferent, and oblivious all convey the opposite of the positive, informed context here.
Which spelling is CORRECT?
✅ Correct Answer: B) Bureaucracy
The correct spelling is Bureaucracy — a system of government in which most decisions are made by state officials. It comes from French "bureau" (desk/office) + Greek "kratos" (rule/power). All other options are misspellings.
The correct spelling is Bureaucracy — a system of government in which most decisions are made by state officials. It comes from French "bureau" (desk/office) + Greek "kratos" (rule/power). All other options are misspellings.
Convert to indirect speech: He said, "I am going to school."
✅ Correct Answer: B) He said that he was going to school.
In reported speech, "said" (past) → present continuous "am going" shifts to past continuous "was going." "I" changes to "he." Reporting verb "said" → no change (no "to" since there's no object).
In reported speech, "said" (past) → present continuous "am going" shifts to past continuous "was going." "I" changes to "he." Reporting verb "said" → no change (no "to" since there's no object).
Arrange in correct order: P: the children / Q: played / R: in the park / S: happily
✅ Correct Answer: C) P-Q-S-R
Correct sentence: "The children played happily in the park." Structure: Subject (P) + Verb (Q) + Adverb of Manner (S) + Adverb of Place (R).
Correct sentence: "The children played happily in the park." Structure: Subject (P) + Verb (Q) + Adverb of Manner (S) + Adverb of Place (R).
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General Awareness
History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Science & Current Affairs — 12 questions · 24 marks
25 Qs in Actual Exam
Exam Tip — General Awareness
Current affairs (5–7 Qs), History (4–5 Qs), and Static GK (Science + Geography, 6–8 Qs) are the highest-yielding areas. Revise NCERT Class 6–10 Social Science + 2 months of current affairs before the exam.
The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between the British East India Company and:
✅ Correct Answer: B) Siraj-ud-Daulah
The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757, between the British East India Company led by Robert Clive and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, who was betrayed by his commander Mir Jafar. This battle established British political supremacy in India.
The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757, between the British East India Company led by Robert Clive and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, who was betrayed by his commander Mir Jafar. This battle established British political supremacy in India.
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the President declare a National Emergency?
✅ Correct Answer: A) Article 352
Article 352 — National Emergency (war, external aggression, or armed rebellion). Article 356 — President's Rule (State Emergency). Article 360 — Financial Emergency. These three emergency provisions are important for polity questions in SSC CGL.
Article 352 — National Emergency (war, external aggression, or armed rebellion). Article 356 — President's Rule (State Emergency). Article 360 — Financial Emergency. These three emergency provisions are important for polity questions in SSC CGL.
Which is the longest river in India?
✅ Correct Answer: B) Ganga
The Ganga (Ganges) is the longest river in India at approximately 2,525 km. It originates from Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand and drains into the Bay of Bengal. The Indus is longer overall but mostly flows through Pakistan. The Godavari is the longest river of Peninsular India.
The Ganga (Ganges) is the longest river in India at approximately 2,525 km. It originates from Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand and drains into the Bay of Bengal. The Indus is longer overall but mostly flows through Pakistan. The Godavari is the longest river of Peninsular India.
Which Five-Year Plan prioritised the development of heavy industries in India and was based on the Mahalanobis model?
✅ Correct Answer: B) Second Five-Year Plan (1956–61)
The Second Five-Year Plan (1956–61) was based on the Mahalanobis model (P.C. Mahalanobis) and prioritised rapid industrialisation with a focus on heavy and basic industries — steel, coal, and machine tools. This became the foundation of India's Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) growth.
The Second Five-Year Plan (1956–61) was based on the Mahalanobis model (P.C. Mahalanobis) and prioritised rapid industrialisation with a focus on heavy and basic industries — steel, coal, and machine tools. This became the foundation of India's Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) growth.
Which part of the human eye controls the amount of light entering it?
✅ Correct Answer: C) Iris
The Iris is the coloured part of the eye that regulates the size of the pupil, thereby controlling the amount of light that enters the eye. The Cornea is the transparent outer layer; the Retina receives images; the Lens focuses light.
The Iris is the coloured part of the eye that regulates the size of the pupil, thereby controlling the amount of light that enters the eye. The Cornea is the transparent outer layer; the Retina receives images; the Lens focuses light.
The SI unit of electric current is:
✅ Correct Answer: B) Ampere
The SI unit of electric current is the Ampere (A). Volt is the unit of electric potential (voltage); Watt is the unit of power; Ohm is the unit of electrical resistance. All four are fundamental units in electricity — a common SSC question type.
The SI unit of electric current is the Ampere (A). Volt is the unit of electric potential (voltage); Watt is the unit of power; Ohm is the unit of electrical resistance. All four are fundamental units in electricity — a common SSC question type.
The chemical formula of common salt (table salt) is:
✅ Correct Answer: B) NaCl
NaCl (Sodium Chloride) is the chemical formula of common table salt. KCl = Potassium Chloride (also a salt but not table salt); CaCO₃ = Calcium Carbonate (limestone/chalk); Na₂SO₄ = Sodium Sulphate.
NaCl (Sodium Chloride) is the chemical formula of common table salt. KCl = Potassium Chloride (also a salt but not table salt); CaCO₃ = Calcium Carbonate (limestone/chalk); Na₂SO₄ = Sodium Sulphate.
India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train was launched in January 2026 on which route?
✅ Correct Answer: C) Howrah–Guwahati
India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train was launched in January 2026 on the Howrah (Kolkata) – Guwahati route. This marked a major upgrade to India's overnight rail travel infrastructure with modern amenities, semi-high speed performance, and improved passenger comfort.
India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train was launched in January 2026 on the Howrah (Kolkata) – Guwahati route. This marked a major upgrade to India's overnight rail travel infrastructure with modern amenities, semi-high speed performance, and improved passenger comfort.
Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"?
✅ Correct Answer: C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution." He was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and is widely credited for shaping the Constitution's structure, fundamental rights, and directive principles. Rajendra Prasad was the President of the Constituent Assembly.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution." He was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and is widely credited for shaping the Constitution's structure, fundamental rights, and directive principles. Rajendra Prasad was the President of the Constituent Assembly.
The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian honour. It was first awarded in:
✅ Correct Answer: B) 1954
The Bharat Ratna was instituted on January 2, 1954. The first recipients were C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji), Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, and Dr. C.V. Raman. It is awarded for exceptional service towards the advancement of art, literature, science, or public service.
The Bharat Ratna was instituted on January 2, 1954. The first recipients were C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji), Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, and Dr. C.V. Raman. It is awarded for exceptional service towards the advancement of art, literature, science, or public service.
The Ramsar Convention is related to the conservation of:
✅ Correct Answer: C) Wetlands
The Ramsar Convention (1971), formally the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, was adopted in Ramsar, Iran. It is a global framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands. India has 89 Ramsar sites (as of 2025) — the highest in Asia.
The Ramsar Convention (1971), formally the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, was adopted in Ramsar, Iran. It is a global framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands. India has 89 Ramsar sites (as of 2025) — the highest in Asia.
How many players are there in a standard cricket team on the field at a time (including the two batters and the fielding side)?
✅ Correct Answer: C) 13
At any point during play: 11 fielders (including the bowler and wicketkeeper) + 2 batters (striker + non-striker) = 13 players on the field simultaneously. The batting team has 11 players overall but only 2 are on the pitch at any time.
At any point during play: 11 fielders (including the bowler and wicketkeeper) + 2 batters (striker + non-striker) = 13 players on the field simultaneously. The batting team has 11 players overall but only 2 are on the pitch at any time.
SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes (Total) |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Language & Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | — |
⚠️ Negative marking: 0.50 marks deducted for each incorrect answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
How to Crack SSC CGL — Quick Strategy Guide
| Section | Target Score | Highest-Weight Topics | Best Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40+/50 | Series, Analogy, Coding, Blood Relations | R.S. Aggarwal Verbal & Non-Verbal |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 38+/50 | %age, Geometry, Time-Work, Algebra | Rakesh Yadav Class Notes |
| English | 40+/50 | Error Spotting, Synonyms/Antonyms, FIBs | SP Bakshi / Plinth to Paramount |
| General Awareness | 38+/50 | Current Affairs, History, Static GK | Lucent's GK + Monthly CA Digest |
