SSC CGL 2024 · 2024-09-09 · Shift 1

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 4515 × 5 – 431 ÷ 3 + 821 = ?

1. A
   1335
2. B
   1775
3. C
   1575
4. D
   1375

31 is related to 152 by certain logic. Following the same logic, 47 is related to 168. To which of the following is 66 related, following the same logic? (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc., to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

1. A
   180
2. B
   187
3. C
   185
4. D
   190

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In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. In three of the four pairs, the same pattern is applied and hence they form a group. Select the number-pair that DOES NOT belong to this group. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

1. A
   335 - 119
2. B
   358 - 152
3. C
   317 - 101
4. D
   308 - 92

In a certain code language, 'NAME’ is written as 'FNBO' and 'NANO' is written as 'POBO’. How will 'NAIL’ be written in that language?

1. A
   MOBJ
2. B
   MJOB
3. C
   MOJB
4. D
   MJBO

The question contains pairs of words that are related to each other in a certain way. Three of the following four word pairs are alike as these have the same relationship and thus form a group. Which word pair is the one that DOES NOT belong to that group? (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)

1. A
   Pentagon - 5 sides
2. B
   Hexagon - 8 sides
3. C
   Triangle - 3 sides
4. D
   Square - 4 sides

The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word ‘NIGHTMARES’ is re-arranged in the English alphabetical order from left to right?

1. A
   One
2. B
   Four
3. C
   Two
4. D
   Three

What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 5 – 4 ÷ 9 + 80 × 10 = ?

1. A
   31
2. B
   33
3. C
   35
4. D
   30

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers. (149, 213) (168, 232) (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

1. A
   (162, 222)
2. B
   (153, 217)
3. C
   (137, 211)
4. D
   (144, 198)

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Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster. MEK: NVP :: GYT: TBG :: JWH:?

1. A
   QDS
2. B
   PCR
3. C
   QDT
4. D
   PCS

Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: No card is a parcel. All cards are envelopes. Some envelopes are bags. Conclusions: I. All envelopes can never be parcels. II. No card is a bag. III. At least some bags are postcards.

1. A
   Only I follows
2. B
   Only II follows
3. C
   Only I and III follow
4. D
   Only II and III follow

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Which of the four options will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? UE 88, VG 84, WI 80, XK76, ?

1. A
   ZM72
2. B
   ZN71
3. C
   YN73
4. D
   YM72

Select the option that represents the letters that when placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete the letter series. L_P_QS_K_P_S_KP_Q_L_ _PQS

1. A
   KPLPLQLSPK
2. B
   PKLPQPLSKP
3. C
   KPLPQQLPSK
4. D
   KPLPQLPSKP

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In a certain code language, ‘what where how’ is written as ‘aa dd ff’; ‘where there that’ is written as ‘dd zz pp’ and ‘which what here’ is written as ‘ff kk ll’. How is ‘how’ written in that language?

1. A
   aa
2. B
   kk
3. C
   zz
4. D
   ff

Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some tears are drops. Some drops are streams. All streams are rivers. Conclusions: I. All tears can never be rivers. II. Some drops are rivers. III. All tears being streams is a possibility.

1. A
   Only conclusion I follows
2. B
   Both II and III conclusion follow
3. C
   Only conclusion III follows
4. D
   Both I and II conclusion follow

Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? YZUW, ?, QTQU, MQOT, INMS

1. A
   UWSV
2. B
   UWVS
3. C
   USWV
4. D
   WUSV

In a certain code language, ‘A + B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’, ‘A – B’ means ‘A is the father of B’, ‘A $ B’ means ‘A is the son of B’, ‘A % B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’, ‘A / B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’ and ‘A = B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’. Which of the following means A is the daughter of K? i. A + K / J – P = D ii. J % P = K + A = D iii. K + A / P – D % J iv. D + K = A / P – J

1. A
   i
2. B
   iii
3. C
   ii
4. D
   iv

19 is related to 209 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 27 is related to 297. To which of the following is 61 related, following the same logic? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

1. A
   653
2. B
   600
3. C
   571
4. D
   671

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 1, 3, 10, 41, ?, 1237

1. A
   202
2. B
   210
3. C
   200
4. D
   206

In which year was Project Tiger launched in India?

1. A
   1973
2. B
   1970
3. C
   1972
4. D
   1985

Lathmar Holi is primarily celebrated in the state of:

1. A
   Karnataka
2. B
   Himachal Pradesh
3. C
   Arunachal Pradesh
4. D
   Uttar Pradesh

Which of the following awards was won by Lata Mangeshkar in the year 2001?

1. A
   Dadasaheb Phalke Award
2. B
   Padma Vibhushan
3. C
   Bharat Ratna
4. D
   Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award

Details about Sudarshana lake is given in a rock inscription at Girnar (Junagarh), which was composed to record the achievements of the Shaka ruler _________.

1. A
   Chashtana
2. B
   Rudradaman I
3. C
   Rudrasimha III
4. D
   Maues

___________ is an industry association and self-regulatory organisation (SRO) whose primary objective is to work towards the robust development of the microfinance sector.

1. A
   NABARD
2. B
   Self-help Group Association
3. C
   Microfinance and Investments Regulatory Authority
4. D
   Microfinance Institutions Network

Which article has a similar provision to that of Article 32 and deals with writ jurisdiction?

1. A
   Article 228
2. B
   Article 227
3. C
   Article 226
4. D
   Article 225

Which of the following is NOT a condition for the President’s office in India?

1. A
   He shall not hold any office of profit.
2. B
   The allowances shall not be diminished during his term of office.
3. C
   He shall not be entitled, without payment of rent, to use his official residence.
4. D
   He shall not be a member of either House of the Parliament.

Which of the following statements best defines the monoecious?

1. A
   A flower with gynoecium only
2. B
   A flower with androecium only
3. C
   A flower with both androecium and gynoecium
4. D
   A flower with dithecous

Mohan Veena player, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt won the ____________ Award in the year 1994.

1. A
   Grammy
2. B
   Sangita Kalanidhi
3. C
   Oscar
4. D
   Sangeet Natak Akademi

Who is Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology as of July 2023?

1. A
   Dharmendra Pradhan
2. B
   Jitendra Singh
3. C
   Ashwini Vaishnaw
4. D
   Ramesh Pokhriyal

Which of the following decomposition reactions is NOT a redox reaction?

1. A
   Decomposition of sodium hydride
2. B
   Decomposition of calcium carbonate
3. C
   Decomposition of potassium chlorate
4. D
   Decomposition of dihydrogen monoxide

Who among the following has authored the play ‘Nil Darpan’?

1. A
   Chittaranjan Das
2. B
   Motilal Nehru
3. C
   Dinabandhu Mitra
4. D
   Sarojini Naidu

Who among the following formed the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha in 1929?

1. A
   Jayprakash Narayan
2. B
   JM Sengupta
3. C
   Kunwar Singh
4. D
   Swami Sahajanand Saraswati

Which plateaus are very fertile because they are rich in black soil that is very good for farming?

1. A
   Deccan lava plateau
2. B
   African plateau
3. C
   Ethiopian plateau
4. D
   Katanga plateau

Which of the following is a correct order of basicity?

1. A
   LiOH>NaOH>KOH>CsOH
2. B
   KOH>CsOH>NaOH>LiOH
3. C
   LiOH>KOH>CsOH>NaOH
4. D
   CsOH>KOH>NaOH>LiOH

Which of the following pairs is INCORRECT regarding the grade of organisation and its example?

1. A
   Cell-tissue grade organisation - Jellyfish
2. B
   Cellular grade organisation - Sycon
3. C
   Protoplasmic grade organisation - Paramecium
4. D
   Tissue-organ grade organisation - Euplectella

The head office of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is located in ________.

1. A
   Kolkata
2. B
   Chennai
3. C
   Mumbai
4. D
   New Delhi

When the analysis of population density is done by calculating it through net cultivated area, then the measure is termed as:

1. A
   Net density
2. B
   Gross density
3. C
   Agricultural density
4. D
   Physiological density

Mahendravarman I was the ruler of which of the following dynasties?

1. A
   Pallava
2. B
   Pandya
3. C
   Chalukya
4. D
   Chola

What challenge does foreign investment often face in India?

1. A
   Excessive foreign competition
2. B
   Lack of skilled labour
3. C
   Lack of consumer base
4. D
   Inconsistent regulatory environment

Which of the following states is the biggest producer of Pulses?

1. A
   Bihar
2. B
   Madhya Pradesh
3. C
   Punjab
4. D
   Haryana

Who founded the Prarthana Samaj in Mumbai in 1867?

1. A
   Gopal Krishna Gokhale
2. B
   Shri Ram Bajpai
3. C
   Atmaram Pandurang
4. D
   Ram Mohan Roy

Who is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu as of July 2023?

1. A
   KN Nehru
2. B
   Pinarayi Vijayan
3. C
   M Yedurappa
4. D
   MK Stalin

In which city was the first golf club of India situated?

1. A
   Kolkata
2. B
   Mysore
3. C
   Shimla
4. D
   Gulmarg

Which Indian among the following has his name in Time Magazine’s list of ‘100 most influential people of 2021’?

1. A
   Amit Shah
2. B
   Narendra Modi
3. C
   Neeraj Chopra
4. D
   Virat Kohli

A grocer professes to sell rice at the cost price, but uses a fake weight of 870 g for 1 kg. Find his profit percentage (correct to two decimal places).

1. A
   11.11%
2. B
   14.94%
3. C
   15.11%
4. D
   18.21%

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In a circular race of 840 m, A and B start running in the same direction at the same time from the same point at the speeds of 6 m/s and 12 m/s, respectively. After how much time will they meet next?

1. A
   140 s
2. B
   40 s
3. C
   70 s
4. D
   20 s

Let O be the centre of the circle and AB and CD are two parallel chords on the same side of the radius. OP is perpendicular to AB and OQ is perpendicular to CD. If AB = 10 cm, CD = 24 cm and PQ = 7 cm, then the diameter (in cm) of the circle is equal to:

1. A
   24
2. B
   13
3. C
   12
4. D
   26

Which of the following statements is sufficient to conclude that two triangles are congruent?

1. A
   One side and one angle of both triangles are equal.
2. B
   These have two equal sides and the same perimeter.
3. C
   These have the same area and the same base.
4. D
   These have the same base and the same height.

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Fill pipe P is 21 times faster than fill pipe Q. If Q can fill a cistern in 110 minutes, find the time it takes to fill the cistern when both fill pipes are opened together.

1. A
   3 minutes
2. B
   5 minutes
3. C
   4 minutes
4. D
   6 minutes

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R pays ₹100 to P with ₹5, ₹2 and ₹1 coins. The total number of coins used for paying are 40. What is the number of coins of denomination ₹5 in the payment?

1. A
   13
2. B
   17
3. C
   16
4. D
   18

The radii of the two cones are in the ratio of 2 : 5 and their volumes are in the ratio of 3 : 5. What is the ratio of their heights?

1. A
   13 : 11
2. B
   4 : 11
3. C
   11 : 15
4. D
   15 : 4

Which of the following can be the value of ‘k’ so that the number 217924k is divisible by 6?

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

In an election between two candidates, y% of the voters did not vote. 10% of the votes cast were declared invalid, while all the valid votes were cast in favour of either of the two candidates. The candidate who got 59.375% of the valid votes cast was declared elected by 2484 votes. If the number of people eligible to vote in that election was 16,000, what is the value of y?

1. A
   8
2. B
   8.4
3. C
   7.5
4. D
   7.2

An article is marked at ₹550. If it is sold at a discount of 40%, then the selling price becomes 10% more than its cost price. What is the cost price (in ₹)?

1. A
   330
2. B
   220
3. C
   300
4. D
   200

If the sum of two sides of an equilateral triangle is 16 cm, then find the third side.

1. A
   Cannot be found
2. B
   16 cm
3. C
   4 cm
4. D
   8 cm

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The following table shows the total candidates appeared and number of candidates present, in different exam centres – P, Q and R. Study the table and answer the question that follows. ‘Total’ denotes total candidates applied for the centre,‘Present’ denotes the candidates appeared. In which year was the number of absentees the second highest in total of all centres?

1. A
   2018
2. B
   2019
3. C
   2020
4. D
   2017

The distance between the centres of two circles of radii 22 cm and 10 cm is 37 cm. If the points of contact of a direct common tangent to these circles are M and Q, then find the length of the line segment MQ.

1. A
   39 cm
2. B
   29 cm
3. C
   35 cm
4. D
   25 cm

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The average marks (out of 100) of boys and girls in an examination are 75 and 80, respectively. If the average marks of all the students in that examination are 78. Find the ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls.

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

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Mohan borrows a sum of ₹4,22,092 at the rate of 20% per annum simple interest. At the end of the first year, he repays ₹21,679 towards return of principal amount borrowed. If Mohan clears all pending dues at the end of the second year, including interest payment that accrued during the first year, how much does he pay (in ₹) at the end of the second year?

1. A
   561347
2. B
   564914
3. C
   558380
4. D
   556367

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Fatal

1. A
   Additional
2. B
   Easy
3. C
   Deadly
4. D
   Jovial

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Lovely tunes are composed by Domnica.

1. A
   Domnica composes tunes lovely.
2. B
   Domnica will compose lovely tunes.
3. C
   Domnica composes lovely tunes.
4. D
   Domnica composed lovely tunes.

Select the option that expresses the opposite meaning of the underlined word. The explosive used is of my own formulation, and I can vouch for its efficiency.

1. A
   Invalidate
2. B
   Maintain
3. C
   Witness
4. D
   Certify

The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. Mr. Abhilash and his family / have received / no informations / about the incident.

1. A
   about the incident.
2. B
   Mr. Abhilash and his family
3. C
   have received
4. D
   no informations

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Toxic

1. A
   Lethal
2. B
   Licit
3. C
   Laudatory
4. D
   Lanky

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Unit of weight for precious stones

1. A
   Pure
2. B
   Accurate
3. C
   Reliable
4. D
   Carat

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. She is proficient in speaking many languages.

1. A
   Heterolinguistic
2. B
   Bilingual
3. C
   Multilingual
4. D
   Monolithic

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Ishika saw the tiger in the forest.

1. A
   The tiger saw by Ishika in the forest.
2. B
   The tiger sees Ishika in the forest.
3. C
   The tiger was seen by Ishika in the forest.
4. D
   The tiger was seen by the forest in Ishika.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who likes to argue about anything

1. A
   Veracious
2. B
   Reticent
3. C
   Contentious
4. D
   Coward

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. ‘Spy Family’ is a graphic novel that is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using uninterrupted art in a traditional comics format.

1. A
   sedimental art in a traditional
2. B
   longitudinal art in a traditional
3. C
   existential art in a traditional
4. D
   sequential art in a traditional

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. My brother performed / extremely good / in the class test / held yesterday.

1. A
   held yesterday
2. B
   extremely good
3. C
   in the class test
4. D
   My brother performed

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. A
   Bureaucracy
2. B
   Embarrass
3. C
   Connoisseur
4. D
   Relevent

Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the underlined word in the given sentence. No altruistic act is truly sincere.

1. A
   phenomenal
2. B
   phonotypical
3. C
   philanthropic
4. D
   phantasmal

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Innuendo

1. A
   Crude
2. B
   Prose
3. C
   Ragged
4. D
   Insinuation

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Vinod had a ________ escape in the car accident.

1. A
   comfortable
2. B
   full
3. C
   narrow
4. D
   wide

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase. A short interesting story about a real person or event

1. A
   Anecdote
2. B
   Sketch
3. C
   Poem
4. D
   Narrative

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in bold. We’d better watch our step and not give him any excuse to harass us further.

1. A
   betray
2. B
   intimidate
3. C
   relish
4. D
   soothe

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To have bigger fish to fry

1. A
   To have bigger things to take care of than the menial task at hand
2. B
   To take calculated risks
3. C
   To know different kinds of fishing techniques
4. D
   To have an interest in cooking

In the following sentence, four words are underlined out of which one word is misspelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word. After the recapture (A) of Tololing and the adjacent features, evacting (B) the enemy from this well-fortified (C) position became a priority.(D)

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

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. She has been studying for two o’clock .

1. A
   study from two o’clock
2. B
   studying since two o’clock
3. C
   studying two o’clock
4. D
   study for two o’clock

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

1. A
   Therefore
2. B
   Furthermore
3. C
   Moreover
4. D
   However

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

1. A
   rescind
2. B
   foresee
3. C
   legalise
4. D
   affect

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

1. A
   Therefore
2. B
   Moreover
3. C
   However
4. D
   Nevertheless

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

1. A
   Therefore
2. B
   Secondly
3. C
   Besides
4. D
   Despite

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

1. A
   Therefore
2. B
   However
3. C
   Nevertheless
4. D
   Moreover