SSC CGL 2016 · 2016-08-30 · Shift 2

Select The Word/Letter/Number from the given alternatives EARTH : PLANET :: MOON : ?

1. A
   SUN
2. B
   UNIVERSE
3. C
   VENUS
4. D
   SATELLITE

Select The Word/Letter/Number from the given alternatives EJOT : ______::YDIN : VAFK

1. A
   LQGB
2. B
   BGLQ
3. C
   QBGL
4. D
   BCQL

Select The Word/Letter/Number from the given alternatives 100 : 102 :: 100000 : ?

1. A
   105
2. B
   104
3. C
   1003
4. D
   1004

Find the odd word/letter/number/pair from the given alternatives

1. A
   Temple
2. B
   Worship
3. C
   Mosque
4. D
   Church

Find the odd word/letter/number/pair from the given alternatives

1. A
   M N O M
2. B
   B D C B
3. C
   X Z Y X
4. D
   P R Q P

Find the odd word/letter/number/pair from the given alternatives

1. A
   70, 80
2. B
   54, 62
3. C
   28, 32
4. D
   21, 24

Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary: 1) Pearl 2) Peasant 3) Pea 4) Peanut

1. A
   3, 1, 4, 2
2. B
   3, 4, 1, 2
3. C
   1, 3, 2, 4
4. D
   1, 2, 3, 4

Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it? g f e__ig_ei i_f e i_g f_i i

1. A
   i f g i e
2. B
   f i g i e
3. C
   e i f g i
4. D
   i f i g e

.Which one number when placed at the sign of interrogation shall complete the series 3, 6, 18, 72, ...?..., 2160

1. A
   144
2. B
   216
3. C
   288
4. D
   360

introducing a lady, a lady said, “ She is the only daughter of Mohan ‘s grandfather who is my husband’s father”. how does the lady relate herself with the introduced lady?

1. A
   aunt
2. B
   mother
3. C
   mother-in-law
4. D
   sister-in-law

Two years ago, Aadhya was three times as old as his son and two years hence, twice her age will be equal to five times that of her son. Find Aadhya's present age.

1. A
   38 years
2. B
   36 years
3. C
   34 years
4. D
   42 years

From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word: ADMINISTRATION

1. A
   STRAIN
2. B
   TRADITION
3. C
   SITUATION
4. D
   RATION

If MOTHER is coded as KMRFCP, then HOUSE is coded as:

1. A
   FNBSC
2. B
   GNSQD
3. C
   GNRQD
4. D
   FMSQC

If D stands for ×, S stands for +, A stands for - and M stands for ÷, what is the value of the expression: 28D6S34M2A8D6

1. A
   588
2. B
   3312
3. C
   137
4. D
   31

If 3 *4 = 10, 5 *8 = 18, 7 *7 =?

1. A
   26
2. B
   21
3. C
   28
4. D
   49

In the following question, a series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

1. A
   19
2. B
   16
3. C
   15
4. D
   17

Rahul starts and walks towards the south, he then turns to his right and walks 5 km, then again turns left and walks 3 km and then again turns left and walks 5 km. In which direction is he from the starting point?

1. A
   NORTH
2. B
   SOUTH
3. C
   EAST
4. D
   WEST

Consider the given statements to be true and decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement. Statements: a) Odisha is still an underdeveloped state. b) Problems like poverty, unemployment, and illiteracy have not been solved. Conclusions: 1) Odisha's administration is not sensitive enough. 2) It is the Will of God.

1. A
   Only I follows
2. B
   Only II follows
3. C
   Both I and II follow
4. D
   Neither I nor II follows

How many triangles are there in the following figure?

1. A
   12
2. B
   16
3. C
   10
4. D
   20

Which illustrates the relationship amongst Judges, thieves and criminals?

1. A
   Option A (shown in image)
2. B
   Option B (shown in image)
3. C
   Option C (shown in image)
4. D
   Option D (shown in image)

Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?

1. A
   Option A (shown in image)
2. B
   Option B (shown in image)
3. C
   Option C (shown in image)
4. D
   Option D (shown in image)

From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded?

1. A
   Option A (shown in image)
2. B
   Option B (shown in image)
3. C
   Option C (shown in image)
4. D
   Option D (shown in image)

A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below. From the given responses, indicate how will it appear when open?

1. A
   Option A (shown in image)
2. B
   Option B (shown in image)
3. C
   Option C (shown in image)
4. D
   Option D (shown in image)

If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?

1. A
   Option A (shown in image)
2. B
   Option B (shown in image)
3. C
   Option C (shown in image)
4. D
   Option D (shown in image)

In the question, a word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as seen in two matrices given below. 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, e.g., K can be represented by 0, 4; and E can be represented by 5, 6. You have to identify the set for the word 'SHIP'.

1. A
   31, 56, 43, 10
2. B
   89, 12, 40, 99
3. C
   04, 21, 74, 64
4. D
   86, 54, 31, 11

Silver gets corroded due to ______________ in air.

1. A
   Oxygen
2. B
   Hydrogen Sulphide
3. C
   Carbon dioxide
4. D
   Nitrogen

Which of the following is a radioactive element?

1. A
   Cobalt
2. B
   Uranium
3. C
   Thorium
4. D
   Argon

Which of the digestive organs contains acid?

1. A
   Stomach
2. B
   Small intestine
3. C
   Appendix
4. D
   Colon

Which country is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar?

1. A
   Bangladesh
2. B
   Myanmar
3. C
   Sri Lanka
4. D
   Pakistan

Which of the following fibres is considered as the strongest natural fibre?

1. A
   Cotton
2. B
   Jute
3. C
   Wool
4. D
   Silk

Purpose of an optical filter is to: ________

1. A
   Reflect lights of different colours
2. B
   Dispense light into component colours
3. C
   Reflect light of different colours
4. D
   Transmit or absorb light of different colours

Which of the following is not a weighted code?

1. A
   Binary Number System
2. B
   Excess 3 - Code
3. C
   Decimal Number System
4. D
   BCD Number System

'Residex' is associated with:

1. A
   Share prices
2. B
   Price inflation
3. C
   Mutual fund prices
4. D
   Land prices

Ozone saves the biosphere by absorbing high energy radiations called ________.

1. A
   Infra-red (IR)
2. B
   Gamma rays
3. C
   Ultraviolet rays (UV)
4. D
   X-rays

Birju Maharaj is a well-known exponent of:

1. A
   Manipuri dance
2. B
   Kathak
3. C
   Odissi
4. D
   Kathakali

In the absence of the earth's atmosphere, sky would appear:

1. A
   Blue
2. B
   Deep red
3. C
   White
4. D
   Black

The First Woman President of the Indian National Congress was

1. A
   Sarojini Naidu
2. B
   Vijayalakshmi Pandit
3. C
   Annie Besant
4. D
   Kadambini Ganguli

Which of the following programmes meet the credit needs of poor women?

1. A
   Mahila Samriddhi Yojna
2. B
   Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
3. C
   Indira Mahila Yojna
4. D
   Mahila Samakhya Programme

The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India submits his report relating to the accounts of the Union to the _______________.

1. A
   Finance Minister
2. B
   Prime Minister
3. C
   President
4. D
   Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

The first Buddhist Council was held at _______________.

1. A
   Kashmir
2. B
   Rajagirha
3. C
   Pataliputra
4. D
   Vaishali

Where do the Western and Eastern Ghats meet?

1. A
   Nilgiri hills
2. B
   Cardamom hills
3. C
   Raisen hills
4. D
   Annamalai hills

Who was the founder of the Satvahana Empire?

1. A
   Kanha
2. B
   Simuka
3. C
   Renugu
4. D
   Hala

Indian National Congress split for the first time in its session at

1. A
   Allahabad
2. B
   Calcutta
3. C
   Surat
4. D
   Lahore

Silica gel is a

1. A
   Moisturizer
2. B
   Flavouring agent
3. C
   Drying agent
4. D
   Delicious food

Which Superfast train has AC Coach having Braille Signals?

1. A
   Purushottam Express
2. B
   Shatabdi Express
3. C
   Himgiri Express
4. D
   Purna Express

Biofertilizers convert nitrogen to ____________.

1. A
   Nitrates
2. B
   Ammonia
3. C
   Inorganic nitrogen
4. D
   Amino acids

Shiva Thapa is associated with which of the following sports?

1. A
   Boxing
2. B
   Golf
3. C
   Shooting
4. D
   Badminton

The natural habitat of Rhinoceros in India is

1. A
   Bharatpur
2. B
   Gir forest
3. C
   Khaziranga
4. D
   Nilgiris

Which country recently voted to leave the European Union (EU)?

1. A
   Greece
2. B
   Spain
3. C
   United Kingdom
4. D
   Germany

Right to Constitutional remedies comes under?

1. A
   Fundamental Rights
2. B
   Human Rights
3. C
   Natural Rights
4. D
   Legal Rights

The perimeters of a square and a rectangle are equal. If their area be 'A' m² and 'B' m² then correct statement is

1. A
   A < B
2. B
   A = B
3. C
   A > B
4. D
   A ≥ B

A man bought a watch for 10% discount. If he had bought for 20% discount he would have got the watch for ₹ 125 less. The marked price of the watch is

1. A
   ₹ 2500
2. B
   ₹ 3750
3. C
   ₹ 1250
4. D
   ₹ 1000

The compound ratios of the inverse ratios of the ratios x:yz , y : zx ,z : xy is :

1. A
   1 : xyz
2. B
   xyz : 1
3. C
   1 : 1
4. D
   x : yz

By selling a tape-recorder for ₹ 1040 a man gains 4%. If he sells it for ₹ 950, his loss will be

1. A
   5%
2. B
   4%
3. C
   3.5%
4. D
   9%

What will be the percentage of increase in the area of a square when each of its sides is increased by 10%?

1. A
   20%
2. B
   11%
3. C
   121%
4. D
   21%

Every Sunday, Gin jogs 3 miles. For the rest of the week, each day he jogs 1 mile more than the previous day. How many miles Gin jogs in 2 weeks?

1. A
   42
2. B
   63
3. C
   84
4. D
   98

If p³ - q³ = (p - q) { ( p+ q)² -x p q } then the value of x is

1. A
   1
2. B
   -1
3. C
   2
4. D
   0

On simplification, the value of 1 - 1/1 + √2 + 1/1 - √2 is

1. A
   2√2 - 1
2. B
   1 - √2
3. C
   1 - 2√2
4. D
   -2√2

A rectangle with one side of length 4 cm is inscribed in a circle of diameter 5 cm. Find the area of the rectangle

1. A
   21 cm²
2. B
   12 cm²
3. C
   4 cm²
4. D
   3 cm²

ABCD is a cyclic trapezium with AD || BC. If ∠A = 105°, then other three angles are

1. A
   ∠B = 75°, ∠C = 105°, ∠D = 75°
2. B
   ∠B = 105°, ∠C = 75°, ∠D = 75°
3. C
   ∠B = 75°, ∠C = 75°, ∠D = 105°
4. D
   ∠B = 75°, ∠C = 105°, ∠D = 105°

If sec 150° = cosec 150° (0°<θ<10°) then value of θ is

1. A
   9°
2. B
   6°
3. C
   3°
4. D
   0°

If x = (0.25)1/2, y = (0.4)2, z = (0.216)1/3, then

1. A
   x > y > z
2. B
   y > x > z
3. C
   z > x > y
4. D
   x > z > y

Average runs scored by 11 players of a cricket team is 23 runs. If the first player scored 113 runs, find the average runs of the remaining players

1. A
   8 runs
2. B
   12 runs
3. C
   14 runs
4. D
   27 runs

If a² = by + cz, b² = cz + ax, c² = ax + by, then the value of x/a + x + y/b + y + z/c + z is

1. A
   1
2. B
   a + b + c
3. C
   1 / (a + b + c)
4. D
   0

If x² + y² = 29 and xy = 10, where x > 0, y > 0, then the value of x² + y² / x - y is

1. A
   -7/3
2. B
   7/3
3. C
   3/7
4. D
   -3/7

The ratio of circumradius and radius of an equilateral triangle is

1. A
   1:2
2. B
   3:1
3. C
   2:1
4. D
   1:3

AB is a diameter of the circle with center O, CD is chord of the circle, if ∠BDC = 120°, then the value of ∠ADC is

1. A
   42°
2. B
   60°
3. C
   30°
4. D
   35°

A straight tree breaks due to storm and the broken part bends so that the top of the tree touches the ground making an angle of 30° with the ground. The distance from the foot of the tree to the point where the top touches the ground is 10 m. Find the total height of the tree?

1. A
   10√3 m
2. B
   10 m
3. C
   10 (√3 + 1) m
4. D
   15 m

The compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at 10% per annum is ₹525. The simple interest on the same sum for double the time at half the rate percent per annum is:

1. A
   ₹520
2. B
   ₹500
3. C
   ₹550
4. D
   ₹515

If tan θ = tan 30° = tan 60° and θ is an acute angle, then 2θ is equal to

1. A
   30°
2. B
   45°
3. C
   90°
4. D
   0°

36 men together can build a wall 140 m long in 21 days; the no. of men working at the same rate required to build the same wall in 14 days is?

1. A
   48
2. B
   36
3. C
   18
4. D
   54

The change in rate of inflation was least in which of the following?

1. A
   Developed Nations
2. B
   UK
3. C
   World
4. D
   Third World

Comparing the figures for USA vis-a-vis the developed nations, it can be concluded that

1. A
   USA had better control on inflation
2. B
   Developed nations had better control on inflation
3. C
   The inflation rate continues to be the same for USA and developed nations
4. D
   No conclusions can be drawn

In the year 1987, the inflation rate in the third world countries vis-a-vis the world jumped approximately by

1. A
   135%
2. B
   126%
3. C
   122%
4. D
   200%

From 1975 to 1987,inflation rate increased in the third world countries approximately by

1. A
   10%
2. B
   36%
3. C
   20%
4. D
   30%

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it. VANQUISH

1. A
   VANISH
2. B
   GIVE OVER
3. C
   SURRENDER
4. D
   TRAMPLE

Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.

1. A
   Grotasque
2. B
   Groteque
3. C
   Grotesque
4. D
   Grostique

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option. Here is something pretty (A) that you can (B) wear on the party (C) / No Error (D)

1. A
   A
2. B
   B
3. C
   C
4. D
   D

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option. He was for all (A) selling the car (B) and buying a bicycle (C) / No Error (D)

1. A
   A
2. B
   B
3. C
   C
4. D
   D

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option. Look at what (A) I am doing (B) and like I do (C) / No Error (D)

1. A
   A
2. B
   B
3. C
   C
4. D
   D

The sentences (given with blanks) are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. See me tomorrow without ___________

1. A
   fails
2. B
   failure
3. C
   failing
4. D
   fail

The sentences (given with blanks) are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. Radium ___________ rays that blind the eyes.

1. A
   gives away
2. B
   gives over
3. C
   gives off
4. D
   gives out

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it. RECTIFY

1. A
   SATISFY
2. B
   CORRECT
3. C
   REDUCE
4. D
   PACIFY

The sentences (given with blanks) are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. You will have to work ___________ you are in the office.

1. A
   as long as
2. B
   as good as
3. C
   so far as
4. D
   for as

In each questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it. To add fuel to the fire

1. A
   Prevent fire from dying out
2. B
   Make the fire burn brightly
3. C
   Make things worse
4. D
   Waste fuel for no reason

In each questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it. To take to heart

1. A
   To be greatly affected
2. B
   To take something heartily
3. C
   To strike at the heart, out of enjoyment
4. D
   To suffer from heart disease

In each questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it. To bring to light

1. A
   To put on light
2. B
   To reveal
3. C
   To bring a light
4. D
   To arrange light sufficiently

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to “No Improvement”. Lying in my room, “the music could be heard”

1. A
   I could hear the music
2. B
   The music can be heard
3. C
   The music can be heard by me
4. D
   No improvement

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to “No Improvement”. Come quickly; if “you will” catch the train

1. A
   you want to
2. B
   you shall
3. C
   you could
4. D
   No improvement

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to “No Improvement”. At the sound of foot steps he turned round “fast really”

1. A
   No Improvement
2. B
   real fastly
3. C
   real faster
4. D
   Real Fast

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to “No Improvement”. Only a “few people” came to the art exhibition as it was raining hard all day.

1. A
   few
2. B
   little
3. C
   a small amount of
4. D
   No improvement

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to “No Improvement”. His immediate "ambition" was to find a place to live in.

1. A
   Aim
2. B
   Design
3. C
   Strategy
4. D
   No improvement

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentences and click the button corresponding to it. A large body of people playing various musical instruments.

1. A
   Melody
2. B
   Harmony
3. C
   Brassband
4. D
   Orchestra

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentences and click the button corresponding to it. Solemn religious acts

1. A
   Demonstrations
2. B
   Celebrities
3. C
   Rites
4. D
   Functions

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentences and click the button corresponding to it. That which cannot be averted

1. A
   Inevitable
2. B
   Irreparable
3. C
   Incomparable
4. D
   Indispensable

What is the effect of fear on humans?

1. A
   We understand life’s great mystery.
2. B
   We are not able to develop our intelligence.
3. C
   We think freely.
4. D
   We see the vast expanse of life.

Education helps us realize the need of ____________.

1. A
   To understand life’s great mystery.
2. B
   To get a degree for a job.
3. C
   To need for good health.
4. D
   Necessity of freedom.

When we are young we should ____________.

1. A
   Seek the meaning of life
2. B
   Study and get a degree
3. C
   Try for a good job
4. D
   Study science

What does the passage indicate as the role of education?

1. A
   To make people understand life in a very narrow sense.
2. B
   To help people understand the whole process of life and foster intelligence.
3. C
   To prepare people to just earn a livelihood and get a job.
4. D
   To make people forget about the mysteries of life.

The aim of education is to make us realise the need of ___________.

1. A
   way to develop our career
2. B
   need for good health
3. C
   meaning of fear
4. D
   necessity of freedom