SSC Selection Post 2025 (Higher Secondary Level) Official Paper (Held On: 02 Aug, 2025 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

Which of these does not belong? 125, 216, 343, 400

If \( 6 % 2 = 16 \), \( 4 % 2 = 10 \), and \( 3 % 2 = 7 \), find \( 5 % 2 \).

In the expression "\(A > B \le C\)", which of the following statements is definitely true?

If \( 12 : 144 :: 15 : ? \)

Which of the following numbers is different from the rest?

M is to O as T is to:

P is to L as G is to:

Which symbol does NOT belong?

Which word does NOT belong?

Statement: "To reduce traffic congestion in the city, the government must promote public transportation."

Which of the following assumptions is implicit in the statement?

If the letters of the word "PLANET" are arranged alphabetically, which letter will be at the third position?

Which of the following options can be used to build the maximum number of meaningful English words using the letters: T, R, A, E, S?

What comes next in the series?

\( 144, 121, 100, 81, ? \)

Find the next letter in the series.

D, F, H, J, ?

What comes next in the series?

A, C, F, J, O, ?

If "CAT" = 3120, then "DOG" = ?

In a certain code, BREAD is written as DTGCF. How will WATER be written in that code?

If \( 8 \times 2 = 28 \), \( 6 \times 4 = 46 \), then what is the value of \( 7 \times 5 \)?

If \( P # Q \) means \( P \) is subtracted from the square of \( Q \), then find the value of \( 3 # 5 \).

If \( A $ B \) means "A is divided by B and then multiplied by 3", what will be the result of \( 12 $ 4 \)?

During a heated debate, Anjali stays calm and tries to understand the other person's point of view.

This shows:

Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows.

Statement:

All engineers are intelligent.

Some doctors are engineers.

Conclusion:

I. Some doctors are intelligent.

II. All intelligent people are engineers.

Foot is to Shoe as Hand is to ________

Which of the following would be the mirror image of the word  "BAKE" ?

When delivering difficult feedback, supervisor Janet notices that she tends to soften her message significantly when employees show signs of distress, even when the feedback is important for their development. What does this pattern reveal?

The 73^rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) aimed at legal reform in which of the following areas?

India recently became the fourth country to successfully demonstrate space docking. Which of the following countries had achieved this feat before India?

Consider the following statements about the Polaris Dawn Mission and Van Allen Radiation Belts:

1. The Van Allen Belts consist of charged particles originating exclusively from the Sun.

2. The Polaris Dawn Mission studied the biological effects of space radiation by traveling through high-radiation zones around Earth.

3. Spacecraft passing through the Van Allen Belts must limit their transit time to reduce radiation exposure.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The Rigveda points to an organized society. What kind of marriage existed there?

Which plant tissue is primarily responsible for forming the hard husk of a coconut?

Which of the following was a key feature of India's trade policy reforms in 1991 period?

The first Five-Year Plan of India was launched in which year?

Which of the following minerals are found in the state of Kerala?

Who hand-calligraphed the original manuscript of the Indian Constitution?

Identify the correct option base on given statements:

Assertion (A): The Union Government alone can legislate on matters related to the deployment and jurisdiction of armed forces within Indian states.

Reason (R): The Constitution includes the deployment of Union forces in aid of civil power, regulation of cantonments, and control over arms and atomic energy in the Union List

According to the EIU, which country showed the most significant improvement in its business environment over the past 20 years?

What does the fertility rate measure?

Who received the 2024 Sahitya Akademi Award for English for their novel "Spirit Nights"?

Which festival is popularly known as the "Water Festival" in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam?

Given below are the statements in assertion and reason. Choose the correct options:

Assertion (A): An athlete found with banned substances in their system, even unintentionally, can still face penalties.

Reason(R): Under WADA rules, athletes are strictly liable for any prohibited substance found in their body.

The early structural temples of India, particularly those from the Gupta period, followed a foundational architectural plan that evolved from simple structures to complex towers. At the core of the layout was the Garbhagriha, a small, square sanctum where the idol of the deity was placed. This was usually preceded by a Mandapa, a pillared hall or porch that served as an entrance. Over time, a superstructure known as the Shikhara was built atop the Garbhagriha to distinguish it as a sacred site. These components—the Garbhagriha, the supporting pillars of the porch, and the rising Shikhara—became the standard elements of early Indian temple architecture.

The basic layout of early temples mentioned in the passage typically included:

What is the eligibility criteria for artisans under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana?

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

The first ever South Asian Games held in India took place in which year?

What is the term for the economic phenomenon where high inflation is combined with stagnant economic growth?

Which energy source cannot be replenished naturally in a short period of time?

Name the principle that states that as production increases, the cost per unit decreases?

In which part of India is the The Coromandel Coast located?

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished under which economy?

Who is the \(15^{th}\) President of India?

There is a slide in a park. One of its side walls, shaped like a triangle, is painted with a message: "RESPECT NATURE, PRESERVE GREENERY." If the sides of the wall are 13 m, 14 m, and 15 m, what is the area painted in color?

What is the ratio of surface areas of two spheres whose radii are in the ratio \( 2 : 3 \)?

For an angle measuring precisely 75 degrees, determine the numeric value of its sine multiplied by its cosine.

A circle is entirely enclosed within a parallelogram such that all four sides of the parallelogram are tangent to the circle. What specific type of parallelogram must this be ?

Match the concepts in Column I with their corresponding properties in Column II:

Two circles touch each other internally. How many common tangents can be drawn?

Given that \( (\sqrt{a} + 1/\sqrt{a})^2 = 10 \), find the value of \( a^2 + 1/a^2 \).

The mean of five consecutive even numbers is 68. Find the greatest number.

A car starts a 360 km journey with a full tank. For the first 150 km, it travels at 60 km/h. Due to fuel reduction, the speed drops by 10 km/h for the next 120 km. For the remaining journey, it further slows by 10 km/h. Estimate the average speed for the whole journey.

In a company, 65% of the employees are above 35 years of age. Among them, 80% are males and the rest are females. If there are 1560 female employees above 35 years, find the total number of employees in the company.

A bike rider travels 30 kilometers at a velocity of 5 km/h and then comes back along the same path at 6 km/h. What is the cyclist's average speed for the entire trip?

The value of a machine depreciates by 10% per annum. If its present value is ₹72,900, find its value 2 years ago.

Find the amount after 2 years on ₹6,000 at 8% per annum when compounded half-yearly.

The difference between the simple interest on ₹5,000 for 3 years and 4 years at the same rate of interest per annum is ₹500. Find the rate of interest.

A cylindrical container with internal radius 7 cm and height 30 cm is completely filled with water. The water is then poured into identical conical vessels, each having a radius of 3.5 cm and height of 6 cm. How many such conical vessels can be completely filled with the water from the cylinder?

16 men can complete a work in 20 days. In how many days will 20 men complete the same work?

Three workers A, B and C are given a job to make a sofa. At the end of each day, they are given Rs. 650 collectively as wages. If A worked alone, the work would be completed in 5 days. If B worked alone, the work would be completed in 10 days. If C worked alone, the work would be completed in 15 days. Find the individual daily wage of C

A retailer offers a successive discount of 25% and 15% on a TV set marked at Rs. 80,000. What is the final selling price?

The length of the base and height of a triangle is 20 cm and 10 cm, respectively. If the area of the triangle is equal to the area of a rectangle whose length is 25 cm, then find the breadth of the same rectangle.

Which of the following square roots is irrational?

The ratio of the ages of two friends is \( 7:8 \). After 12 years, the ratio becomes \( 9:10 \). What are their present ages?

Three people, A, B, and C, have incomes that are in the ratio \( 17 : 18 : 19 \). If their total earnings are Rs. 2,97,000, how much money does B earn?

A shopkeeper earns 70% profit on selling an article. If he increases the selling price by Rs. 338, the profit becomes 83%. Find the cost price.

Which of the following equations represents a line that is perpendicular to the line \( 4x - 3y = 17 \)?

A student is standing, reading an article 25 meters away from his school building. If the angle of elevation of the top of the school building is 60 degrees, how tall is the school building (approx.)?

Choose the synonym of 'Deride'.

Find the antonym of 'Falter'.

I will not ___ this kind of behavior in my class.

Choose the correctly spelled scientific word.

Which is the correct spelling for a word meaning 'capable of being done'?

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:

“A brown study”

Choose the correct idiom for the word highlighted in bold.

After working in the company for several years, Anita really knows the ropes and can train new employees with ease.

Choose the most suitable option to replace the underlined part of the sentence. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No substitution required'.

The principal of the college, along with the vice principals, have approved the new curriculum.

Choose the most suitable option to replace the underlined part of the sentence. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No substitution required'.

Had the research data been verified earlier, the project could complete within the deadline.

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:

The homework is checked by the teacher every Friday.

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:

A letter was written by Riya to her grandmother last week.

A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech.

She said that she had finished her work.

Which among the following sentences is wrong?

Complete the collocation by choosing a suitable word to fill in the blank.

The student could not ________ a decision about his career as there were many alternatives to choose.

Identify the error in the sentence.

They went to an university known for innovation.

Identify the word in this sentence that contains an error.

The report was submitted by the manager to friday evening.

Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?

1. Stress and anxiety can negatively affect a person's well-being.

2. Mental health is as important as physical health.

3. Engaging in mindfulness, physical exercise and positive social interactions can help in this.

4. Therefore, taking care of mental health should be a priority for everyone.

Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?

1. They are responsible for pollinating many plants.

2. Bees are essential for biodiversity and food production.

3. However, their population has been steadily declining.

4. The major reasons for this are habitat loss and pesticides.

Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?

1. Moreover, rapid urbanisation led to overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions in cities, increasing the spread of diseases among them.

2. One of the most severe consequences was the exploitation of workers, including women and children in factories and mines.

3. The Industrial Revolution, while bringing significant advancements in technology and production, also had several negative effects.

4. Additionally, industrial expansion contributed to deforestation, depletion of natural resources, and environmental degradation.

Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?

1. In 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope captured the first-ever image of a black hole's event horizon.

2. He theorized that black holes, with their immense gravitational pull, create the most extreme form of this curvature.

3. This observation matched Einstein's predictions, confirming that space-time warps in the precise way described by Einstein.

4. Einstein's predicted about space-time curvature in his General Theory of Relativity.

Choose the correct one word substitution for: "A person who believes that pleasure is the most important pursuit".

Choose the correct one word substitution for: "A person who renounces the world and lives in solitude".

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.

Music

P. connecting people

Q. serves as a universal language

R. across cultures and generations

S. and expressing shared emotions

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.

Tourism

P. and cultural exchange

Q. by creating jobs

R. contributes significantly to the economy

S. promoting local businesses,

Choose the correct indirect speech form of the following sentence.

Rabi said to Mohini, "Let's go to the market and purchase some vegetables."