SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CGL - 24 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q78

A train 150 m long is running at 54 km/h. How long will it take to cross a pole?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 10 sec.

Train length = 150 m

Speed = 54 km/h

Convert speed into m/s: 54 × 5 / 18​ = 15 m/s

To cross a pole, the train covers its own length only.

Using formula: Time = Speed / Distance

t = d / v = 150 / 15 = 10 seconds

So, the train will take 10 seconds to cross the pole.