SSC-CGL 2019 Questions

10 June 2019 • Shift 1

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the following number-pair. 24 : 56

A
12 : 36
B
18 : 48
C
15 : 40
D
9 : 21
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

If HEAD is coded as 37 and BANK is coded as 57, then how will KITE be coded as?

A
69
B
87
C
76
D
91
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 16, 24, 36, ?, 81

A
52
B
54
C
61
D
58
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Three of the following four numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the number that is different from the rest.

A
953
B
312
C
523
D
734
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series. ca_bab_ad_ab_ad_ab

A
dcabc
B
dcbcb
C
bcdcb
D
cdbcd
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (5, 24, 7)

A
(9, 63, 14)
B
(6, 75, 11)
C
(10, 71, 13)
D
(8, 80, 12)
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

A
MLKP
B
XVWZ
C
TSRN
D
DCBZ
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (17, 12, 7)

A
(39, 28, 19)
B
(15, 19, 23)
C
(23, 32, 39)
D
(42, 34, 27)
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

In a family of seven persons, B is the brother of A and the son of C. D is the son-in-law of C, who has two grandchildren, E and F. A is the mother of F, who is the niece of G. E is the son of G. If C has two children, how is E related D?

A
Son
B
Cousin
C
Nephew
D
Brother-in-law
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Child 2. Marriage 3. Infant 4. Employment 5. Education

A
4, 1, 3, 5, 2
B
3, 5, 2, 4, 1
C
3, 1, 5, 4, 2
D
5, 2, 4, 1, 3
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Two 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 carpenters are technicians. All technicians are mechanics. Conclusions: I. Some carpenters are mechanics. II. Some mechanics are technicians. III. All carpenters are mechanics.

A
None of the conclusions follows
B
Only conclusions I and II follow
C
Only conclusion I follows
D
Only conclusions II and III follow
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

Which two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct? 24 - 12 ÷ 4 + 8 × 2 = 11

A
+ and -
B
+ and ×
C
and ÷
D
+ and ÷
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

The average of 9 numbers is 40. If the average of the first five numbers is 38 and that of the last five is 50, then what is the fifth number?

A
78
B
90
C
80
D
84
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

How many triangles are there in the following figure?

A
18
B
24
C
14
D
22
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, PASTEUR is coded as TPRUASE. How would SEVENTY be coded in that language?

A
NSYTEVN
B
ENVETYS
C
ESYTEVN
D
ESYETNV
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. DGIL : WTRO ∷ FHKM : ?

A
USPN
B
QPLJ
C
WTSP
D
TRON
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Two different positions of the same dice are shown. Which number will be at the top if 5 is at the bottom?

A
2
B
3
C
4
D
6
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

‘Geology’ is related to ‘Rocks’ in the same way as ‘Cytology’ is related to ‘__________’.

A
Life
B
Plants
C
Cells
D
Organism
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out.

A
Hinder
B
Arrest
C
Impede
D
Steal
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Commodity Exchange : Commodity

A
Treatment : Disease 
B
Correspondence : letter
C
Debate : Discussion
D
Marching : Traffic
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following elements is a lanthanide?

A
Cerium
B
Francium
C
Actinium
D
Polonium
Question 22
GK

Special Olympics held every _____ years, is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of their ability or disability.

A
three
B
five
C
four
D
two
Question 23
GK

In March 2019, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the introduction of skill subjects in the school curriculum for the academic session 2019-20. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

A
Yoga
B
Early Childhood Care Education (ECCE)
C
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
D
Spiritual Enhancement
Question 24
GK

________, activist-journalist from Karnataka, who was shot dead in September 2017, was posthumously conferred the Anna Politkovskaya Award 2017.

A
Gauri Lankesh
B
Sudip Dutta Bhaumik
C
Naveen Gupta
D
Sayed Mehdi
Question 25
GK

______ Strait separates the islands of Java (east) and Sumatra.

A
Yucatan
B
Sunda
C
Cook
D
Malacca
Question 26
GK

The Global Business Summit, launched on 15 January 2015, is a flagship initiative of the _____ Group.

A
Economist
B
Bhaskar
C
Times
D
Dutch
Question 27
GK

______ pass connects Uttarakhand and Tibet and is situated in the north of Gangotri.

A
Shipki La
B
Muling La
C
Zoji La
D
Bara Lacha La
Question 28
GK

Safdarjung's tomb, set in the middle of a garden, was built by Nawab Shuja-ud-Daulah in _______

A
Uttarakhand
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Delhi
D
Bihar
Question 29
GK

_________ has been called the "architect king" as during his reign, the world witnessed a unique development of arts and culture of the Mughal Empire.

A
Shah Jahan
B
Aurangzeb
C
Jahangir
D
Akbar
Question 30
GK

It was under the reign of ______ that the Mughal Empire reached its peak in matter of area under the Mughal empire.

A
Shah Jahan
B
Akbar
C
Jahangir
D
Aurangzeb
Question 31
GK

A situation where the expenditure of the government exceeds its revenue is called ______.

A
Default Revenue
B
Budget Deficit
C
Default Financing
D
Deficit Revenue
Question 32
GK

Which of the following elements is an actinide?

A
Lutetium
B
Curium
C
Ytterbium
D
Erbium
Question 33
GK

In February 2019, Flight Lieutenant________ created history by becoming the first Indian woman flight engineer.

A
Bhawana Seth
B
Mohana Singh
C
Hina Jaiswal 
D
Anjali Gupta
Question 34
GK

One of the prominent Buddhist structures in India, ________ Stupa at Sarnath was constructed by the great Mauryan king, Ashoka.

A
Dhauli
B
Dhamekh
C
Bharhut
D
Lalitgiri
Question 35
GK

____ died in 1605, nearly 50 years after his ascension to the throne. He was buried outside of Agra at Sikandra.

A
Jahangir
B
Aurangzeb
C
Akbar
D
Shah Jahan
Question 36
GK

In the periodic table, Mendeleev could NOT assign a correct position to _________.

A
Carbon
B
Nitrogen
C
Hydrogen
D
Oxygen
Question 37
GK

Superstats, a new platform to analyse the game of cricket, comprises of three metrics. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

A
Forecaster
B
Score Index
C
Luck Index
D
Smart Stats
Question 38
GK

__________ married Mehr-un-Nisa whom he gave the title of 'Nur Jahan' (light of the world).

A
Akbar
B
Jahangir
C
Aurangzeb
D
Shah Jahan
Question 39
GK

Law of octaves says that if the chemical elements are arranged according to increasing atomic weight, those with similar physical and chemical properties occur after each interval of ______ elements.

A
5
B
9
C
10
D
7
Question 40
GK

Who among the following gave the 'Law of Octaves'?

A
Dobereiner
B
Lavoisier
C
Newlands
D
Mendeleev
Question 41
GK

Indian origin campaigner _____ was named UK’s Most Influential Black Person of the Year on 25 October 2017.

A
David Olusoga
B
Gina Miller
C
Jonathan Marland
D
Priti Patel
Question 42
GK

The power to summon the Houses of the Parliament is vested with the ______.

A
Speaker
B
Vice President
C
Prime Minister
D
President
Question 43
GK

The Parliament of India consists of ______.

A
House of the People and Council of States 
B
President, House of the People and Council of States
C
House of the People
D
Council of States
Question 44
GK

Swaroop Rawal, an Indian teacher at Lavad Primary School in ________ was in the running for the prestigious Global Teacher Prize 2019 which honours the world’s best teacher.

A
Kerala
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Maharashtra
D
Gujarat
Question 45
GK

A nautical mile is equal to ______.

A
2450 metres
B
2000 metres
C
1672 metres
D
1852 metres
Question 46
GK

Let O be the centre of a circle and AC be its diameter. BD is a chord intersecting AC at E. Point B is joined to C and D. If ∠BOC = 50° and ∠AOD = 110°, then ∠BEC = ?

A
70°
B
80°
C
55°
D
90°
Question 47
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of the mean proportional between 4.8 and 10.8 and the third proportional to 0.4 and 2.4?

A
1 ∶ 2
B
2 ∶ 1
C
3 ∶ 2
D
2 ∶ 3
Question 48
Arithmetic

The speed of train A is 25 km/h more than the speed of train B. A takes 4 hours less time to travel a distance of 300 km than what train B takes to travel 250 km. What is the speed (in km/h) of A?

A
50
B
65
C
60
D
55
Question 49
Arithmetic

The average production of type A cars during the five years is what percent of the total production of type C cars during the five years?

A
22.4
B
21.8
C
20.6
D
18.7
Question 50
Arithmetic

If an 11-digit number 5y5884805x6 is divisible by 72, then the value of √(xy) is? where the value of x should be maximum∶

A
√7
B
3
C
2√7
D
7
Question 51
Arithmetic

If 4x 2 – 6x + 1 = 0, then the value of 8x 3 + (8x 3 ) -1 is∶

A
11
B
13
C
36
D
18
Question 52
Arithmetic

In ΔADC, E and B are the points on the sides AD and AC respectively such that ∠ABE = ∠ADC. If AE = 6 cm, BC = 2 cm, BE = 3 cm and CD = 5 cm, then (AB + DE) is equal to∶

A
46/3 cm
B
14 cm
C
16 cm
D
49/3 cm
Question 53
Arithmetic

The average of twelve numbers is 55.5. The average of the first four numbers is 53.4 and that of the next four numbers is 54.6. The 10 th number is greater than the 9 th number by 3 but lesser than the 11 th and 12 th numbers by 2 and 3, respectively. What is the average of the 10 th and the 12 th numbers?

A
59.5
B
58
C
56
D
57.5
Question 54
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. 12,000 amounts to Rs. 20,736 in 3 years at a certain rate percent per annum, interest compounded annually. What will amount of the same sum to in 2 years at the same rate on compound interest?

A
Rs. 17,280
B
Rs. 14,520
C
Rs. 17,820
D
Rs. 15,640
Question 55
Arithmetic

Find the value of \(\frac{3}{4} \times 2\frac{2}{3} \div \frac{5}{9}\;of\;1\frac{1}{5} + \frac{2}{{23}} \times 3\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{2}{7}\;of\;2\frac{1}{3}\)

A
\(3\frac{1}{2}\)
B
\(1\frac{2}{3}\)
C
\(4\frac{5}{6}\)
D
\(1\frac{5}{6}\)
Question 56
Arithmetic

If \(\frac{{\tan \theta + \sin \theta }}{{\tan \theta - \sin \theta }} = \frac{{k + 1}}{{k - 1}},\) then k = ?

A
cos θ
B
sec θ
C
sin θ
D
cosec θ
Question 57
Arithmetic

In a ΔABC, right angled at B, AB = 7 cm and (AC – BC) = 1 cm. The value of (sec C + cot A) is∶

A
3/4
B
4/3
C
19/24
D
1
Question 58
Arithmetic

If 3sin θ = 2cos 2 θ, 0° < θ < 90°, then the value of (tan 2 θ + sec 2 θ – cosec 2 θ) is∶

A
-2
B
-7/3
C
2
D
7/3
Question 59
Arithmetic

The total production of type B cars in 2015 and type D cars 2016 is what percent less than the total production of type E cars in five years?

A
\(50\frac{1}{3}\)
B
\(46\frac{2}{3}\)
C
\(53\frac{1}{3}\)
D
\(52\frac{2}{3}\)
Question 60
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of the total production of type C and D cars in 2012 to the total production of type A cars in 2014 and type E cars in 2015?

A
5 ∶ 6
B
9 ∶ 11
C
3 ∶ 4
D
11 ∶ 12
Question 61
Arithmetic

In ΔPQR, QT ⊥ PR and S is a point on QR such that ∠PSQ = p°. If ∠TQR = 46° and ∠SPR = 32°, then the value of p is∶

A
72°
B
82°
C
76°
D
78°
Question 62
Arithmetic

If a 2 + b 2 + c 2 + 27 = 6(a + b + c), then what is the value of \(\sqrt[3]{{{a^3} + {b^3} - {c^3}}}?\)

A
1
B
3
C
9
D
6
Question 63
Arithmetic

The income of A is 40% more than that of B. If A got a 25% rise in his income and B got a 40% rise in his income, then the percentage increase in the combined incomes of A and B is∶

A
24.5
B
31.25
C
34.5
D
28.25
Question 64
Arithmetic

The curved surface area and the volume of a cylinder are 264 cm 2 and 924 cm 3 , respectively. What is the ratio of its radius to height? (Take π = 22/7)

A
4 ∶ 3
B
7 ∶ 6
C
3 ∶ 2
D
5 ∶ 4
Question 65
Arithmetic

If the data related to the production of type B cars is represented by a pie chart, then the central angle of the sector representing the production of cars in 2016 is∶

A
73°
B
75°
C
81°
D
56°
Question 66
Arithmetic

The ratio of the efficiencies of A, B and C, to do a certain work is 7 ∶ 3 ∶ 5. Working together, they can complete the work in 21 days. A and C worked together for 15 days. The remaining work will be completed by B alone in∶

A
60 days
B
54 days
C
45 days
D
63 days
Question 67
Arithmetic

A circle touches the side PQ of a ΔAPQ at the point R and sides AP and AQ produced at the points B and C, respectively. If the perimeter of ΔAPQ = 30 cm, then the length of AB is∶

A
12 cm
B
15 cm
C
10 cm
D
20 cm
Question 68
Arithmetic

The marked price of an article is Rs. 550. A shopkeeper allows a discount of 20% and still gets a profit of 10%. If he sells it for Rs. 470, his profit percent will be∶

A
16.8
B
17.5
C
18
D
16
Question 69
Arithmetic

If x + y + z = 0, then the value of (x 2 + y 2 + z 2 ) ÷ (z 2 – xy) is∶

A
-1
B
-2
C
2
D
1
Question 70
Arithmetic

A bought an article for Rs. 5,400 and sold it at a loss of 30%. With this amount, he bought another article and sold it at a gain of 60%. What was his overall percentage gain or percentage loss?

A
Gain, 12%
B
Gain, 1.2%
C
Loss, 1.2%
D
Loss, 12%
Question 71
Arithmetic

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. SACRED

A
profound
B
perpetual
C
profane
D
pious
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. NOTORIOUS

A
infamous
B
vicious
C
reputable
D
disgraceful
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Charles Dickens was different in his style of writing from most of his ______ in the Victorian era.

A
contemporaries
B
critics
C
confidants
D
cronies
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words/phrases. One who is indifferent to art and culture

A
philistine
B
philanderer
C
scientist
D
cynic
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. Though many European t raders visit Puducherry in the sixteenth century onwards , what remains today is a relic of its French past.

A
trader visit Puducherry from the sixteenth century onwards
B
No improvement
C
traders visited Puducherry in a sixteenth century onward
D
traders visited Puducherry from the sixteenth century onwards
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The loyal watchman was cut to the quick when he was accused of theft.

A
dismissed
B
imprisoned
C
severely punished
D
hurt intensely
Question 77
Comprehension

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

A
initial
B
antique
C
extinct
D
ancient
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words/phrases. One who embraces voluntary death for the sake of one's country

A
martyr
B
fanatic
C
patriot
D
diplomat
Question 79
Comprehension

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. For a split second, as the stranger stepped into the light, his furry head was clearly visible. B. At first, all seemed still outside the house,except for the sound of the rain. C. Recognizing him, Joe stood petrified staring at the man wearing a long coat,wet from rain. D. But then, footsteps approached the house and a stranger emerged out of the darkness.

A
BDAC
B
CABD
C
DACB
D
BCDA
Question 80
Comprehension

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

A
by
B
of
C
for
D
in
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She performs different roles very convincingly as she is a very ______ actor.

A
versatile
B
virtuous
C
verbose
D
voracious
Question 82
Comprehension

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

A
but
B
so
C
or
D
otherwise
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. It is unfortunate that most people in the country are still living from hand to mouth .

A
saving for the future generations
B
earning wealth by selfish means
C
doing manual labour
D
consuming daily what little is earned
Question 84
Comprehension

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Most disputes can be solved amicably unless one are rigid.

A
Most disputes
B
unless one are
C
rigid
D
can be solved amicably
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. The India consensus study highlight a benefits by addin g domestic violence prevention approaches to current government policy

A
highlight a benefit in addition
B
No improvement
C
highlights the benefits of adding
D
highlight the benefits from added
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the correct active form of the given sentence. She was seen sitting in the last row.

A
We have seen her sitting in the last row.
B
We saw her sitting in the last row.
C
We see her sitting in the last row.
D
We had seen her sitting in the last row.
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. PRECARIOUS

A
dangerous
B
valuable
C
abundant
D
premature
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the correctly spelt word.

A
maintainence
B
maintenence
C
maintenance
D
mentainance
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. STERILE

A
barren
B
productive
C
Fecund
D
sordid
Question 90
Comprehension

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. A. The students often go about their business, singing along in the corridors. B. But for the students of St. Ambrose High School, it no longer dictates their day. C. A bell can sound gloomy or cheerful depending on when it is rung. D. It has been scrapped in favor of music which now breaks up the timetable of the school

A
BDAC
B
CBDA
C
ACBD
D
CADB
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
venturing
B
pioneering
C
risking
D
climbing
Question 92
Comprehension

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. In the northern suburbs of Bengaluru, home to the bulk of the information technology industry, the water crisis is even worst.

A
is even worst
B
the water crisis
C
In the northern suburbs
D
home to the bulk of
Question 93
Comprehension

Select the correctly spelt word.

A
Adolescense
B
Adolesense
C
Adolescence
D
Adolescance
Question 94
Comprehension

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

A
caretaker
B
careless
C
careful
D
carefree
Question 95
Comprehension

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. The enemy will have seized the fort before nightfall.

A
The fort will have been seized by the enemy before nightfall.
B
The fort would have been seized by the enemy before nightfall.
C
The enemy will seize the fort before nightfall
D
The enemy will be seized by the fort before nightfall