SSC CGL 2024 · 2024-09-24 · Shift 1

‘RX-21’ is related to ‘UU-11’ in a certain way. In the same way, ‘PM-39’ is related to ‘SJ- 29’. To which of the following is DP-17 related, following the same logic?

1. A
   GM-10
2. B
   HN-7
3. C
   GM-7
4. D
   HO-10

Select the triad in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given triads. (8, 9, 7), (24, 13, 35) (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
   (21, 12, 32)
2. B
   (11, 15, 19)
3. C
   (28, 19, 56)
4. D
   (17, 11, 23)

Select the number from the given options to complete the series. 32, 36, 44, 56, 72, ___

1. A
   98
2. B
   92
3. C
   80
4. D
   90

Three of the following four options are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that group? (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/subtracting/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
   58 – 139 – 23
2. B
   23 – 84 – 38
3. C
   89 – 212 – 34
4. D
   12 – 122 – 99

61 is related to 18 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 213 is related to 38. To which of the following is 509 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
   78
2. B
   64
3. C
   72
4. D
   66

In a certain code language, ‘LIGHT’ is coded as ‘25709’ and ‘SIGHT’ is coded as ‘97065’. What is the code for ‘S’ in that language?

1. A
   2
2. B
   7
3. C
   6
4. D
   0

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. LOI: QTN :: VES:AJX :: AND: ?

1. A
   FSJ
2. B
   FSI
3. C
   FTJ
4. D
   FTI

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

1. A
   One
2. B
   None
3. C
   Three
4. D
   Two

If A is the sister of B, C is the daughter of A, D is the sister of A and E is the brother of C. How is D related to E?

1. A
   Mother’s mother
2. B
   Mother’s father
3. C
   Mother’s brother
4. D
   Mother’s sister

In a certain code language, 'PUPIL' is written as '162116912' and 'PURGE’ is written as '16211875'. How will 'PURSE' be written in that language?

1. A
   162118159
2. B
   126118195
3. C
   162111895
4. D
   162118195

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘−’ are interchanged? 20 + 4 ÷ 2 × 3 − 6 = ?

1. A
   −11
2. B
   −7
3. C
   2
4. D
   −9

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

1. A
   SUUP
2. B
   SUPU
3. C
   PSVU
4. D
   SVUP

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers. (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.) 33 : 340 48 : 490

1. A
   27 : 270
2. B
   31 : 279
3. C
   44 : 460
4. D
   63 : 640

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: All spoons are forks. All forks are knives. No knife is a spatula. Conclusions: I. Some knives are spoons. II. No fork is a spatula. III. Some spoons are spatulas.

1. A
   Neither conclusion follows
2. B
   Only conclusion III follows
3. C
   Only conclusions I and II follow
4. D
   Only conclusion I follows

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How many triangles are there in the figure given below?

1. A
   13
2. B
   12
3. C
   11
4. D
   10

Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? TGO, VIN, XKM, ZML, ?

1. A
   BOM
2. B
   BNN
3. C
   XKO
4. D
   BOK

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 125 ÷ 5 + 1809 × 9 – 14 = ?

1. A
   348
2. B
   438
3. C
   483
4. D
   384

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different. The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster

1. A
   UTW
2. B
   LKM
3. C
   NMP
4. D
   CBE

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some Mirrors are Decoratives. No Decorative is a Plant. All Plants are Trees. Conclusions: (I) Some Mirrors are Plants. (II) Some Decoratives are Trees.

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

Who founded the Arya Samaj in Mumbai in 1875?

1. A
   Swami Vivekanand
2. B
   Swami Dayanand Saraswati
3. C
   Raja Ram Mohan Roy
4. D
   Debendranath Tagore

Who is considered the highest law officer of the state in India?

1. A
   Auditor general
2. B
   Advocate general
3. C
   Chief justice of high court
4. D
   Attorney general

In which state of India is the Tadoba National Park located?

1. A
   Madhya Pradesh
2. B
   Kerala
3. C
   Gujarat
4. D
   Maharashtra

What is the primary benefit offered to businesses in Special Economic Zones (SEZs)?

1. A
   Tax and duty concessions
2. B
   Mandatory government contracts
3. C
   Guaranteed market share
4. D
   Unlimited foreign investment

Which of the following statements is correct?

1. A
   Rivers and sea water are considered as fresh water.
2. B
   Pond water and sea water are considered as fresh water.
3. C
   Rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds, and streams are all freshwater habitats.
4. D
   Sea water is freshwater habitat.

Which of the following countries will host the ICC men’s Cricket World Cup in the year 2031?

1. A
   Sri Lanka and Pakistan
2. B
   India, Bangladesh
3. C
   Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
4. D
   India, Sri Lanka

Which of the following terms is related to football?

1. A
   Bicycle Kick
2. B
   LBW
3. C
   Overs
4. D
   Third man

AR Rehman, Gulzar and _____ won the 52nd annual Grammy Award for the best motion picture song ‘Jai ho’.

1. A
   Danny Boyle
2. B
   Dev Patel
3. C
   Tanvi Shah
4. D
   Freida Pinto

The Working Group under the chairmanship of __________ in the year_________ proposed a new intermediate monetary aggregate to be referred to as NM2.

1. A
   Dr. C Rangarajan; 1996
2. B
   Dr. KV Kamath; 1995
3. C
   Dr. PK Mohanty; 1998
4. D
   Dr. YV Reddy; 1998

Classical Sarod player, Amjad Ali Khan was awarded ____________ in 2001 by the Government of India.

1. A
   Padma Vibhushan
2. B
   Padma Shri
3. C
   Bharat Ratna
4. D
   Padma Bhushan

By which National Waterways (NW) of India, are the delta channels of Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers and East Coast Canal connected?

1. A
   NW 1
2. B
   NW 2
3. C
   NW 5
4. D
   NW 3

According to the Census of India 2011, which group of Union Territories has the highest density of population?

1. A
   Delhi, Chandigarh and Daman and Diu
2. B
   Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu and Puducherry
3. C
   Delhi, Chandigarh and Puducherry
4. D
   Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu and Chandigarh

Identify an example of plasma as a state of matter.

1. A
   Neon sign bulbs
2. B
   Freon
3. C
   Blood
4. D
   Dry ice

Which fundamental duty applies to you when you see your college friends start fighting with the canteen person when he passed a few anti-religious statements?

1. A
   To value and preserve the rich heritage
2. B
   To promote harmony and spirit of brotherhood
3. C
   To protect and improve our natural environment
4. D
   To develop the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry

Which Article deals with the election of the President?

1. A
   Article 66
2. B
   Article 54
3. C
   Article 74
4. D
   Article 72

Who among the following Indian cricketers were named the Wisden’s cricketer of the year in the 2022 edition of the Almanack?

1. A
   Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
2. B
   Surya Kumar Yadav and Axar Patel
3. C
   Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar
4. D
   Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah

Which of the following is NOT a physical change?

1. A
   Curdling of milk
2. B
   Heating of iron rod to red hot
3. C
   Evaporation of diesel
4. D
   Sublimation of NH Cl 4

Who is called the father of Local Self-Government in India?

1. A
   Lord Cornwallis
2. B
   Lord Wellesley
3. C
   Lord Ripon
4. D
   Lord William Bentinck

By which of the following methods do red algae reproduce?

1. A
   Grafting
2. B
   Cutting
3. C
   Fragmentation
4. D
   Micropropagation

By what name is the festival of Makar Sankranti celebrated in Assam?

1. A
   Pongal
2. B
   Thai Pongal
3. C
   Magh Bihu
4. D
   Pedda Padunga

Which of the following Constitution Amendment Bills is related to the provision of modifying the list of Scheduled Caste in Tamil Nadu?

1. A
   The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order Amendment Act, 2013
2. B
   The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021
3. C
   The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2019
4. D
   The Constitution (Scheduled Caste) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2015

Mahendravarman I who wrote Mattavilasa-prahasana is related to which of the following ruling dynasties?

1. A
   Pushyabhuti
2. B
   Chalukya
3. C
   Maitraka
4. D
   Pallava

When was the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) established?

1. A
   1920
2. B
   1926
3. C
   1924
4. D
   1928

Which of the following is responsible for the red colour of beetroot?

1. A
   Lycopene
2. B
   Betanin
3. C
   Curcumin
4. D
   Beta carotene

Raziya Sultan was the first and only female ruler of the Sultanate, who ascended the throne in:

1. A
   1238 AD
2. B
   1242 AD
3. C
   1241 AD
4. D
   1236 AD

Find the greatest value of ‘k’ in a 6-digit number 6745k2 such that the number is divisible by 3.

1. A
   7
2. B
   8
3. C
   6
4. D
   9

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One pipe can fill a tank 6 times faster than another pipe. If both the pipes together can fill the tank in 40 minutes, then in how many minutes will the slower pipe alone be able to fill the tank?

1. A
   290
2. B
   275
3. C
   285
4. D
   280

Study the given table and answer the question. Year Rice gm/day Wheat gm/day Pulses gm/day Vegetables gm/day 2019 450 55 160 280 2020 430 60 150 300 2021 380 65 140 320 2022 350 70 125 400 2023 350 80 120 350 For which year is the daily consumption equal to that of another given year?

1. A
   2021 and 2023
2. B
   2019 and 2023
3. C
   2019 and 2022
4. D
   2020 and 2022

What conclusion can be drawn about the solution of the following system of linear equations in two variables: 3x + 2y = 7 2x + 3y = 7

1. A
   More than two solution
2. B
   Infinite solutions
3. C
   Unique solution
4. D
   No solution

The given table shows the percentage of students passing out of college M over five years. What is the percentage increase in the number of students passing out of college M in the year 2022 as compared to the previous year?

1. A
   10%
2. B
   25%
3. C
   15%
4. D
   20%

If , then is equal to:

1. A
   √2
2. B
   1
3. C
   0
4. D
   −1

The marked price of a revolving chair is ₹15,000. It is available on two successive discounts of 20% and 12%. What is its selling price (in ₹)?

1. A
   9,560
2. B
   10,230
3. C
   9,230
4. D
   10,560

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The radius of a circle is 12.5 cm and the length of one its chords is 11 cm. What is the distance of the chord from the centre? (correct to one decimal place)

1. A
   10 cm
2. B
   12 cm
3. C
   11.2 cm
4. D
   13.2 cm

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In an election between two candidates, 80% of the voters cast their votes, out of which 4% votes were declared invalid. A candidate got 15,360 votes which were 80% of the valid votes. Find the total number of votes.

1. A
   18,000
2. B
   23,000
3. C
   25,000
4. D
   20,000

PQ is the diameter of a circle with centre A. M is a point on the circumference of the circle. If m∠MAP = 110°, then find the value of m∠MQA.

1. A
   70°
2. B
   55°
3. C
   35°
4. D
   65°

The volume of a right circular cylindrical box of radius 30cm is 600cm3. Find the height of the box.

1. A
   0.21cm
2. B
   0.61cm
3. C
   0.51cm
4. D
   0.31cm

Triangle XYZ is an isosceles triangle with sides XY = XZ. If the measure of angle Y is 80°, what is the measure of angle X?

1. A
   30°
2. B
   40°
3. C
   50°
4. D
   20°

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In how much time (in years, rounded off to 2 decimal places) will ₹10,800 amount to ₹24,800 if invested at simple interest at the rate of 15.5% per annum?

1. A
   7.72
2. B
   9.54
3. C
   6.89
4. D
   8.36

In what ratio, sugar costing ₹78 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹46 per kg such that by selling the mixture at ₹75 per kg there is a gain of 20%?

1. A
   37 : 31
2. B
   33 : 31
3. C
   31 : 29
4. D
   33 : 37

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Find the value of .

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

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A thief is spotted by a policeman from a distance of 100 m. The thief starts running and the policeman chases him. If the speed of thief and policeman are 21 km/h and 23 km/h, respectively, then how far will the thief have to run before he is over taken?

1. A
   1090 m
2. B
   1050 m
3. C
   1080 m
4. D
   1020 m

A, B and C invested money in a business such that 2 times A's share, 4 times B's share and 6 times C's share are all equal. If they earned ₹44,000, find the share of A.

1. A
   ₹12,000
2. B
   ₹22,000
3. C
   ₹24,000
4. D
   ₹20,000

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Select the most appropriate phrasal verb to fill in the blank. We need to __________ a solution to this problem before it gets worse.

1. A
   cut down on
2. B
   break down
3. C
   come up with
4. D
   break up

Select the most appropriate idiom for the given group of words. A time when money might unexpectedly be needed

1. A
   A rash of something
2. B
   A raw deal
3. C
   A rap over the knuckles
4. D
   A rainy day

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Mr. Adhil called back but he wasn’t able to find the scooter part he needed.

1. A
   called down but he wasn’t able to
2. B
   called up to but he wasn’t able to
3. C
   called off but he wasn’t able to
4. D
   called around but he wasn’t able to

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word from the following sentence. Barren "Can you believe how much traffic there is today?", grumbled Tom, glancing at the congested road ahead.

1. A
   Grumbled
2. B
   Glancing
3. C
   Believe
4. D
   Congested

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence. It was difficult to accommodate the avariciousness of the people.

1. A
   Criticism
2. B
   Envy
3. C
   Hatred
4. D
   Generosity

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word..

1. A
   Confidential
2. B
   Measerement
3. C
   Region
4. D
   Strengths

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word segment in the given sentence. A herd of cattle consists of related females, cubs, and a small number of adult males.

1. A
   pride of lions
2. B
   school of fish
3. C
   flock of birds
4. D
   pack of wolves

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Maverick

1. A
   Conformist
2. B
   Bohemian
3. C
   Orthodox
4. D
   Follower

Identify the error in the given sentence. Camels tend to move slowly than other domestic animals in the plains.

1. A
   domestic animals in the plains.
2. B
   move slowly
3. C
   Camels tend to
4. D
   than other

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who does not believe in God

1. A
   Atheist
2. B
   Amateur
3. C
   Anarchy
4. D
   Autocrat

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. I saw a shabby looking man living in the cavity of a mountain.

1. A
   height
2. B
   elevation
3. C
   mound
4. D
   hole

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. This is a clear example of conflict of egos.

1. A
   mingling
2. B
   infliction
3. C
   clash
4. D
   crash

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. P) her face Q) I have R) for a year S) not seen

1. A
   SPQR
2. B
   PQRS
3. C
   QSPR
4. D
   PSQR

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence. Instead of confusing others, let us call a spade a spade in front of the audience.

1. A
   Be at strife
2. B
   Remain silent
3. C
   Pretend superiority
4. D
   Speak truthfully

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. A
   Connoisseur
2. B
   Privilege
3. C
   Neccessary
4. D
   Dilemma

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. It is nothing else your pride which makes you say such a thing.

1. A
   else but your pride which make
2. B
   else your pride that makes
3. C
   else but your pride which makes
4. D
   else your pride which make

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A.The door of the flat was ajar. B.The taxi stopped. C.Mr. Satterthwaite flung himself out and raced up the stone stairs to the second floor like a young athlete. D.He pushed it open, and the great voice welcomed him.

1. A
   ABCD
2. B
   BCAD
3. C
   DCBA
4. D
   BACD

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. He has written a best-selling novel.

1. A
   A best-selling novel has been written by him.
2. B
   A best-selling novel was written by him.
3. C
   A best-selling novel was being written by him
4. D
   A best-selling novel would have been written by him.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. He wrote an inspiring speech for the event.

1. A
   An inspiring speech was written by him for the event.
2. B
   An inspiring speech was being written by him for the event.
3. C
   An inspiring speech has been written by him for the event.
4. D
   An inspiring speech is written by him for the event.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence. This building is colossal and it can hold a village’s population in it.

1. A
   very beautiful
2. B
   very huge
3. C
   puny
4. D
   temporary

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1

1. A
   indifferent
2. B
   apprehensive
3. C
   apologetic
4. D
   excellent

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2

1. A
   dissuaded
2. B
   suggested
3. C
   dispirited
4. D
   removed

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3

1. A
   compare
2. B
   differentiate
3. C
   strangulate
4. D
   malign

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

1. A
   quantification
2. B
   introversion
3. C
   interrogation
4. D
   molestation

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

1. A
   fabricate
2. B
   exclude
3. C
   incorporate
4. D
   stratify