SSC CGL 2024 · 2024-09-18 · Shift 3

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 daughter of B’ and ‘A % B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’. Based on the above, how is P related to S if P + Q − R $ S % T?

1. A
   Mother
2. B
   Sister’s daughter
3. C
   Husband’s mother
4. D
   Sister’s husband

In a certain code language, ‘MORE’ is coded as ‘14 - 12 - 9 - 22’ and ‘KNOW’ is coded as ‘16 - 13 - 12 - 4’. How will ‘SAID’ be coded in the given language?

1. A
   8 - 26 - 18 - 23
2. B
   8 - 26 - 17 - 23
3. C
   7 - 25 - 18 - 23
4. D
   7 - 26 - 18 - 22

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (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.) (21, 504, 8) (15, 270, 6)

1. A
   (16, 320, 5)
2. B
   (16, 336, 7)
3. C
   (17, 272, 8)
4. D
   (23, 230, 5)

Select the word pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (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) Control : Domination

1. A
   Descend : Fall
2. B
   Manipulation : Deceive
3. C
   Creation : Destruction
4. D
   Liberation : Slavery

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the letter-cluster that does NOT belong to that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their positions in the letter-cluster.)

1. A
   IKN
2. B
   MPR
3. C
   CFH
4. D
   EHJ

The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letter in the word ‘HUSBAND’ is arranged in English alphabetical order?

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

Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 10 : 110 :: 7 : 56 :: 9 : ? (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
   90
2. B
   85
3. C
   91
4. D
   81

Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 19 + 125 ÷ 25 – 100 ÷ 5 + 4 × 3 = 52

1. A
   125 and 100
2. B
   25 and 5
3. C
   19 and 4
4. D
   4 and 5

Select the option that represents the letters that when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete the letter series. _ _ C _ D C _ _ C C _ _

1. A
   DDCCCDD
2. B
   CCDCCDD
3. C
   DCCCDCC
4. D
   CDCCDDC

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In a certain code language, ‘BIRD’ is written as ‘DKTF’ and ‘KITE’ is written as ‘MKVG’. How will ‘EAGLE’ be written in that language?

1. A
   GCING
2. B
   GGNCI
3. C
   INGGC
4. D
   IGNCG

In this question, three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the statements. Statements: No medicine is a capsule. Some capsules are tablets. Some tablets are laptops. Conclusions: I. Some capsules are laptops. II. All tablets can never be medicines.

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

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Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion/s logically follow/s from the given statements. Statements: All beaches are sand. Some deserts are sand. All mountains are rocky. Conclusions: (I) At least some beaches are desert. (II) At least some sands are rocky.

1. A
   Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
2. B
   Both conclusions (I) and (II) follows.
3. C
   Only conclusion (I) follows.
4. D
   Only conclusion (II) follows.

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Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 3, 6, 9, 18, 21, ?

1. A
   42
2. B
   40
3. C
   63
4. D
   24

40 is related to 53 following certain logic. Following the same logic, 8 is related to 13. To which of the following numbers is 68 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
   84
2. B
   85
3. C
   83
4. D
   73

Three of the following numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out. (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
   11 – 882
2. B
   3 – 72
3. C
   4 – 128
4. D
   7 – 392

Select the option that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. NW17, PY19, RA21, TC23, ?

1. A
   XD24
2. B
   WF23
3. C
   VE25
4. D
   WD24

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Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will logically complete the series. QUA_TO_ANT_UAN_KU_NT

1. A
   NUTMA
2. B
   NUMTA
3. C
   NULTA
4. D
   NUTAM

Select the number that will come in the place of the question mark(?), if ‘+’ and ‘ – ‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged 93 – 7 ÷ 65 × 13 + 34 = ?

1. A
   99
2. B
   104
3. C
   87
4. D
   94

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Identify a monoatomic molecule.

1. A
   Helium
2. B
   carbon monoxide
3. C
   Chlorine
4. D
   Oxygen

Who among the following is the first vocalist to receive the Bharat Ratna in 2008 and is also credited to have popularised 'Khyal Gayaki'?

1. A
   Begum Akhtar
2. B
   Gangubai Hangal
3. C
   Vishnu Digambar Palushkar
4. D
   Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

Which of the following institutions has contributed mainly in improving the economic status of the poor women in rural areas?

1. A
   Integrated Development Project
2. B
   Self-help Group
3. C
   Indira Awas Yojana
4. D
   Rural Health Scheme

The Pandya Kingdom was first mentioned by Megasthenes, who said that their kingdom was famous for pearls.Their capital was:

1. A
   Thanjavur
2. B
   Kaveripatnam
3. C
   Madurai
4. D
   Uraiyur

With which of the following dances is Yamini Krishnamurthy associated?

1. A
   Mohiniyattam
2. B
   Sattriya
3. C
   Bharatanatyam
4. D
   Odissi

Easter festival is celebrated by which community?

1. A
   Hindu
2. B
   Sikh
3. C
   Christian
4. D
   Parsi

Who among the following is NOT a member of the National Human Rights Commission?

1. A
   Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
2. B
   Former Judge of the Supreme Court
3. C
   Former Chief Justice of the High Court
4. D
   District Magistrate

Which state of India has the maximum number of large dams?

1. A
   Madhya Pradesh
2. B
   Rajasthan
3. C
   Odisha
4. D
   Maharashtra

Which of the following is NOT related to reticulate venation?

1. A
   Tulsi
2. B
   Coriander
3. C
   Maize
4. D
   China rose

In which of the following Major Rock Edicts of Ashoka is the Kalinga war mentioned?

1. A
   XI
2. B
   XIII
3. C
   XII
4. D
   X

Consider the following statements and identify the INCORRECT statement(s). 1. The ‘Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0’ scheme has been implemented under the National Food Security Act, 2003. 2. It is an ongoing, Central Government-sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. 3. It is extended to children aged below 6 years only. 4. Six services are provided under this scheme through the National Health Mission and Public Health Infrastructure.

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

‘Bhagirathi’ and ‘Alaknanda’ rivers confluence at:

1. A
   Karanprayag
2. B
   Devaprayag
3. C
   Haridwar
4. D
   Joshimath

Which of the following chemical reactions takes place when quick lime reacts with water?

1. A
   CaO(s) + H O(l) → Ca + H (aq) 2 2
2. B
   CH (g) + 2O (g) → CO (g) + 2H O (g) 4 2 2 2
3. C
   C(s) + O (g) → CO (g) 2 2
4. D
   CaO(s) + H O(l) → Ca(OH) (aq) 2 2

As of 14 October 2021, which Indian footballer was in the news for breaking Pele's 77 international goals?

1. A
   Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
2. B
   Bhaichung Bhutia
3. C
   Sandesh Jhingan
4. D
   Sunil Chhetri

In which five-year plan was the 'food, work, and productivity' slogan used?

1. A
   Fourth
2. B
   Seventh
3. C
   Sixth
4. D
   Fifth

Identify a spiral-shaped bacteria.

1. A
   Bacillus
2. B
   Vibrio
3. C
   Coccus
4. D
   Spirillum

Ranjana Prakash Desai who became the first woman chairperson of the Press Council of India originally worked in which of the following organs of the government?

1. A
   Legislature
2. B
   Executive
3. C
   Vigilance
4. D
   Judiciary

In which year did the Central Government launch the National Air Sports Policy?

1. A
   2021
2. B
   2022
3. C
   2023
4. D
   2020

Which of the following Acts introduced ‘provincial autonomy’ by discontinuing the application of dyarchy?

1. A
   Charter Act of 1813
2. B
   Government of India Act, 1919
3. C
   India Council Act, 1909
4. D
   Government of India Act, 1935

According to Census 2011, which district displays the highest population?

1. A
   Kollam
2. B
   Thane
3. C
   Pune
4. D
   Ajmer

Which committee recommended Constitutional recognition for the local government bodies in 1989?

1. A
   PK Thungon Committee
2. B
   Verma Committee
3. C
   Balwant Rai Committee
4. D
   Ashok Mehta Committee

The third edition of the Khelo India University Games was hosted by which of the following states?

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

Harivarasanam award is given in the field of music by which of the following state governments?

1. A
   Maharashtra
2. B
   Kerala
3. C
   Himachal Pradesh
4. D
   Karnataka

Which of the following Sikh reform movements was started in 1873 in Amritsar?

1. A
   Singh Sabha Movement
2. B
   Gurudwara Movement
3. C
   Akali Movement
4. D
   Babbar Akali Movement

Which of the following is an inosilicate amphibole mineral used in highway construction and as railroad ballast?

1. A
   Hornblende
2. B
   Olivine
3. C
   Shale
4. D
   Geyserite

Study the given table and answer the question that follows. The table represents the number of scooters (in thousands) manufactured by four companies A, B, C and D from the period 2012 to 2015. The average number of scooters produced by company D is what per cent (rounded off to 2 decimal places) more than the combined average number of scooters produced by the three companies A, B, and C?

1. A
   52.75%
2. B
   35.35%
3. C
   44.66%
4. D
   27.25%

Pipe Q can fill the tank in 60 hours while pipe R may fill in 45 hours. Q and R pipes are opened together for 6 hours after which pipe W is also opened to empty the tank. All three pipes are opened simultaneously for 24 hours to reach the half level mark. How much time (in hours) will pipe W alone take to empty the entire tank?

1. A
   36
2. B
   48
3. C
   42
4. D
   30

Find the average of first 125 natural numbers.

1. A
   63.5
2. B
   62
3. C
   63
4. D
   62.5

If the selling price of an article is ₹1,792 after a 20% discount, then the marked price of the article is:

1. A
   ₹2,140
2. B
   ₹2,260
3. C
   ₹2,160
4. D
   ₹2,240

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An investor, invested ₹2,00,000 in shares. The shares rose by 18% on the first day, fell by 15% on the second day, and then fell by 3% on the third day. What is the net percentage increase or decrease in the value of the investor's shares? (Rounded up to one decimal place)

1. A
   increase by 2.7%
2. B
   decrease by 2.7%
3. C
   decrease by 2.2%
4. D
   increase by 2.2%

The side MN of a parallelogram MNOP is produced to Q such that MN = NQ. PQ intersects ON at R. The point R divides ON in the ratio:

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

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The following table gives the total number of employees in 5 different companies A, B, C, D and E and the percentage of males and females. Study the table carefully and answer the question. Find the number of females in companies A, C and E put together.

1. A
   650
2. B
   675
3. C
   725
4. D
   700

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The value of is:

1. A
   −18
2. B
   18
3. C
   −8
4. D
   8

The following table shows the expenditure of a company (in ₹ lakh) per annum over the given years. Study the table and answer the question that follows. The total amount of bonus paid by the company during the given period is what percentage of the total amount of fuels and transport paid during this period (correct to two places of decimals)?

1. A
   2.93%
2. B
   3.29%
3. C
   2.39%
4. D
   3.92%

A man can row a distance of 6 km in 1 hour in still water. He can row the same distance in 45 minutes with the current. Find the total time taken by him to row a distance of 16 km with the current and to return to the starting point.

1. A
   4 hours
2. B
   4 hours and 40 minutes
3. C
   6 hours and 40 minutes
4. D
   6 hours

A seller sold 19 cookies for ₹95 instead of 20 cookies in one kg, cheating a customer. What is the gain (in ₹) if the seller bought the cookies for ₹76?

1. A
   22.8
2. B
   28.2
3. C
   26.2
4. D
   25.8

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Find the area (in cm2) of the sector, where the radius of the circle is 24 cm and length of the arc is 7 cm.

1. A
   48
2. B
   84
3. C
   72
4. D
   168

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If A:B = 6 : 8 and B:C = 7 : 12, then A:B:C is:

1. A
   21:28:48
2. B
   21:32:40
3. C
   14:31:20
4. D
   11:23:40

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If we extend a chord infinitely on both sides, then the chord becomes a _____________.

1. A
   normal
2. B
   tangent
3. C
   secant
4. D
   diameter

Anna and Ben each have a collection of marbles. If Anna gives one marble to Ben, they will both have an equal number of marbles. Conversely, if Ben gives one marble to Anna, she will end up with three times the number of marbles that Ben has. What is the total number of marbles they both have?

1. A
   8
2. B
   11
3. C
   9
4. D
   10

Aman borrows a sum of ₹192208 at the rate of 15% per annum simple interest. At the end of the first year, he repays ₹20196 towards return of principal amount borrowed. If Aman 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
   221777
2. B
   221757
3. C
   230028
4. D
   226645

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence. Economics began with growth and removel of poverty as its grand theme.

1. A
   Poverty
2. B
   Removel
3. C
   Grand
4. D
   Economics

Identify the correct antonym for the given word. Envious

1. A
   Suspicious
2. B
   Generous
3. C
   Untrustworthy
4. D
   Malicious

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A short stay that you make while on a longer journey

1. A
   Tent
2. B
   Refugee
3. C
   Stopover
4. D
   Saga

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Do you know where does she reside ?

1. A
   where she resides?
2. B
   where do she reside?
3. C
   where she reside?
4. D
   where does she resides?

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. Coffee was too hot; it burnt my tongue.

1. A
   Balmy
2. B
   Scorching
3. C
   Frigid
4. D
   Subtle

Select the most appropriate verb / verb phrase to fill in the blank. They ________________ their house for the past two months, and it’s finally starting to look fantastic.

1. A
   has renovated
2. B
   have been renovating
3. C
   were renovating
4. D
   will renovate

Select the word with the correct spelling to fill in the blank. Hiren loves to use ________ words while writing anything.

1. A
   colloquial
2. B
   colloqual
3. C
   colloquil
4. D
   coloquial

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. People know Stellenbosch for its greenery and delicious street foods.

1. A
   Stellenbosch was known to people for its greenery and delicious street foods.
2. B
   Stellenbosch have been known to people for its greenery and delicious street foods.
3. C
   Stellenbosch had been known to people for its greenery and delicious street foods.
4. D
   Stellenbosch is known to people for its greenery and delicious street foods.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the blank. Dhara _______ the way to Mumbai. [lost]

1. A
   paved
2. B
   helped
3. C
   slept
4. D
   found

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. People will respect his bravado.

1. A
   His bravado will have to be respected by people.
2. B
   His bravado will be respect by people.
3. C
   His bravado will be respected by people.
4. D
   His bravado will being respected by people.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Having unlimited power

1. A
   Omnipotent
2. B
   Omnivorous
3. C
   Omnipresence
4. D
   Omniscient

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hit the roof

1. A
   To destruct a building
2. B
   To play joyfully
3. C
   To jump high
4. D
   To become very angry

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. A computer can’t function without it’s mother board.

1. A
   its
2. B
   it is
3. C
   their
4. D
   his

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. He never talks / for anybody. / He is alone / all day.

1. A
   He is alone
2. B
   all day
3. C
   for anybody
4. D
   He never talks

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. A: new facts and advanced B: but my opinion is C: he has discovered D: unchanged E: new arguments

1. A
   BDAEC
2. B
   EBDCA
3. C
   DACBE
4. D
   CAEBD

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Creature of habit

1. A
   One who does same thing in the same way
2. B
   A mean person
3. C
   A faithful dog
4. D
   A bad habit

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Much more than usual or expected

1. A
   Subordinate
2. B
   Ordinate
3. C
   Exceeding
4. D
   Mordancy

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. A period of free outdoor play can provide a very necessary respite from the hustle and bustle of the day.

1. A
   Progression
2. B
   Commencement
3. C
   Break
4. D
   Continuation

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Mellifluous

1. A
   Cacophonous
2. B
   Loud
3. C
   Musical
4. D
   Distinct

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Triumphant

1. A
   Tender
2. B
   Unsuccessful
3. C
   Jubilant
4. D
   Flourishing

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

1. A
   a
2. B
   an
3. C
   the
4. D
   few

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

1. A
   reducing
2. B
   seeking
3. C
   neglecting
4. D
   declining

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

1. A
   according to
2. B
   similar to
3. C
   compared to
4. D
   combine to

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

1. A
   up
2. B
   to
3. C
   on
4. D
   in

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

1. A
   effortless
2. B
   effecting
3. C
   efficient
4. D
   efficiencies