SSC Selection Post 2025 (Matriculation Level) Official Paper (Held On: 02 Aug, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

Select the related number from the given alternatives.

146 : 11 :: 239 : ?

Select the related number from the given alternatives.

146 : 11 :: 239 : ?

Select the related letter from the given alternatives.

P : R :: Q : ?

Identify the number that does not fit. the sequence: 8, 27, 64, 125, 215

A number is doubled and then reduced by 12, resulting in 28. What was the original number?

Which letter does not follow the pattern in the following series?

A, D, G, J, M, P, S, T, W, Z

Identify the number that does not belong in the following series:

12, 18, 27, 36, 49, 54

If A is the brother of B and B is the father of C, how is A related to C?

In a family, M is the daughter of N, and N is the sister of O, who is the brother of P. How is M related to P?

G is to T as H is to ___?

Find the missing letter in the series.

A, C, E, G, ?

What comes next?

AX, BW, CV, DU, ___

Choose the alternative that will replace the question mark.

Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher :?

Choose the alternative that will replace the question mark.

Mango : Fruit :: Rose : ?

Choose the alternative that will replace the question mark.

Chapter : Book :: Act : ?

Choose the pair that best expresses a relationship NOT similar to the given pair.

Gold : Ornament

Find the missing number in the analogy.

3:9 :: 4:?

Find the odd one out.

64, 125, 216, 256

Choose the best alternative that replaces the question mark.

AB : CD :: KL : MN :: UV : ?

Choose the best alternative that replaces the question mark.

DGH : KNO :: MPQ : ?

Identify the missing word in the sequence.

Meter, Kilometer, Inch, Foot, _____

Which word logically follows this sequence?

Seed, Sapling, Tree, ?

Find the missing number in the sequence.

3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ?

Identify the missing number.

100, 96, 92, ?, 84, 80

Find the next term in the series.

1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?

Which Indian leader received France's highest civilian award, the Legion of Honour, in 2023?

Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which of the following is correct regarding the punishment for mob lynching?

Which QUAD country is the largest democracy in the world?

What is the primary source of energy driving the water cycle on Earth?

Why is the management of subsurface fluid reservoir important?

What is another use of bleaching powder besides bleaching?

Which of the following is a direct tax collected by the government?

In basketball, a player must release the ball within how many seconds when attempting a free throw?

Which is the only floating national park in the world?

Which one of the following states in India records the lowest female literacy rate as per the National Sample Survey 2018?

Which metal is primarily used to make Olympic gold medals?

Which BRICS country is the largest by land area?

A high Ease of Doing Business (EODB) score means it is:

Which of the following sportspersons has been a nominated Rajya Sabha member since 2022?

The Battle of Plassey (1757) marked the beginning of British rule in India. Which earlier battle marked the decline of the Delhi Sultanate?

The Battle of Haldighati (1576) was fought between which two leaders?

The Amarkantak Plateau region has which of the following river flowing through it?

Name the hill station located on the Nilgiri Hills?

The Kunchikal Falls, the highest waterfall in India, is located in which state?

What was the primary focus of the Antyodaya Program launched in 1977?

What was the primary reason for introducing economic reforms in India in 1991?

What is the supreme law of India?

What is the total number of houses that make up the Indian Parliament?

The festival of Navratri is associated with the worship of:

Which blood cells help in fighting infections in the human body?

If x = 7/2 is a rational number and y = \( \sqrt{27} \), an irrational number, then x + y is:

If a number is rational, it cannot be:

What will be the number of zeros at the end of the square of the following numbers?

(i) 70

(ii) 500

Choose the correct option:

If ₹1,200 earns ₹216 as interest in 3 years, what is the rate of interest?

Which of the following statements is true about a rhombus?

What is area of a rhombus which has diagonals 10 cm and 8 cm?

In a pair of concentric circles, a chord drawn in the larger circle just touches the smaller circle at a single point Which of the following statements is true?

A cylinder having radius of 5 cm and a height of 10 cm. Find its volume. (π = 3.14)

If the height of a cylinder is doubled while keeping the radius the same, how does the volume change?

A cylindrical concrete pillar has a radius of 0.5 m and a height of 4 m. If the curved surface is to be plastered at ₹180 per m², what will be the total plastering cost for 12 such pillars?

How does the volume of a sphere change when its radius is doubled?

A hemisphere and a sphere have the same radius. The ratio of their total surface areas is:

A triangle has sides of length 7 cm, 8 cm, and 9 cm. Find its perimeter.

A square and a rectangle have the same perimeter. The length of the rectangle is twice its width. If the side of the square is 12 meters, what is the difference between the area of the square and the area of the rectangle?

The average weight of 39 boys travelling to Ladakh is 30. If an fat boy with weight 130 kg join them. What will be the average weight of the group travelling to Ladakh?

If a student scored 18.75 marks out of 25, what is the fraction in simplest form?

The average weight of 10 students was calculated as 50 kg. Later, it was discovered that one student's weight was wrongly read as 40 kg instead of 60 kg. What is the correct average weight?

40% of the employees in a factory are workers. All the remaining employees are executives. The annual income of each worker is 390rs. The annual income of each executive is Rs. 420. What is the average annual income of all the employees in the factory together?

If P is 20% more than Q, and R is 20% less than Q, then P is what percentage more than R?

A shopkeeper is offering a 20% discount on a Mixer that originally costs Rs 400. What is the sale price of the Mixer?

A shopkeeper marks an article at ₹1200 and offers a discount of 10%, but still makes a profit of 8%. What is the cost price?

A can complete a work in 15 days. B is 50% more efficient than A. How many days will B take to complete the same work?

If the ratio is 42 : 5 = 7x : 10. Then find the x.

A train travels at 72 km/h. What is its speed in meters per second?

A man walks from A to B at 5 km/h and returns from B to A at 4 km/h. What is his average speed for the whole journey?

Identify the synonym of 'Acumen'

Identify the synonym of 'Hapless'

Identify the synonym of 'Boisterous':

Identify the antonym of 'Axiom':

Identify the antonym of "Morbid"

Identify the antonym of "Reverence":

Pick the correctly spelled word:

Pick the correctly spelled word:

Which word is spelled correctly?

Which word is spelled correctly?

Choose the correct one-word substitution for:

"A statement that is seemingly self-contradictory but may be true ____."

Choose the correct one-word substitution for:

"A speech given by one person in a play or performance ___."

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:

"Throw cold water on something"

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:

"Pull the wool over someone's eyes"

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:

"A bitter pill to swallow"

Choose the correct one-word substitute for the following phrase:

"A spot or a stain caused by a discoloring substance."

Choose the correct one-word substitute for:

"A disgusting and unpleasant smell"

Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold.

Charandas truth confessed to every crime he committed, knowing it would cost him his life.

Which of the given options arranges the following sentences in the most logical sequence to form a meaningful paragraph?

1. The sun provides us heat and light.

2. Plants, the primary producers, need sunlight to survive.

3. Therefore, without the sun, life on Earth would not exist.

4. It is also the primary source of energy on Earth.

Which of the given options arranges the following sentences in the most logical sequence to form a meaningful paragraph?

1. Therefore, massive conservation efforts are required to protect it.

2. However, deforestation is a major threat to this ecosystem.

3. It is home to millions of plant and animal species.

4. The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest on Earth.

Which of the given options arranges the following sentences in the most logical sequence to form a meaningful paragraph?

1. Thomas Edison was a great inventor.

2. This invention changed the way people lived.

3. He invented numerous devices.

4. Perhaps, the most important was the electric bulb.

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

1. This helps one to broaden one's perspective.

2. We get to meet the people there and experience their culture.

3. Traveling offers immense opportunities for personal growth.

4. It gives one an opportunity to visit different parts of the world.

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

1. It is because many young people are struggling with stress and anxiety nowadays.

2. Experts suggest that physical exercise and a balanced diet can help alleviate these issues.

3. Mental health has become an important topic of discussion in recent years.

4. The pressure to succeed in academics and career plays a significant role in this struggle.

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

1. Governments, NGOs and individuals are all contributing to this cause.

2. Environmental conservation efforts have been gaining momentum worldwide.

3. However, despite these efforts, the effects of climate change are still evident.

4. Even capitalist organizations are focusing on sustainable practices to reduce pollution and deforestation.

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

1. Thus, despite challenges, the team managed to reach the finals.

2. The coach selected the team members based on their skills and qualities.

3. The players worked tirelessly and displayed exceptional discipline.

4. His vast experience helped him to expertly train and guide them.