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 : 36B
18 : 48C
15 : 40D
9 : 21Question 2
Logical Reasoning
If HEAD is coded as 37 and BANK is coded as 57, then how will KITE be coded as?
A
69B
87C
76D
91Question 3
Logical Reasoning
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 16, 24, 36, ?, 81
A
52B
54C
61D
58Question 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
953B
312C
523D
734Question 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
dcabcB
dcbcbC
bcdcbD
cdbcdQuestion 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
MLKPB
XVWZC
TSRND
DCBZQuestion 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
SonB
CousinC
NephewD
Brother-in-lawQuestion 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, 2B
3, 5, 2, 4, 1C
3, 1, 5, 4, 2D
5, 2, 4, 1, 3Question 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 followsB
Only conclusions I and II followC
Only conclusion I followsD
Only conclusions II and III followQuestion 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
78B
90C
80D
84Question 14
Logical Reasoning
How many triangles are there in the following figure?
A
18B
24C
14D
22Question 15
Logical Reasoning
In a code language, PASTEUR is coded as TPRUASE. How would SEVENTY be coded in that language?
A
NSYTEVNB
ENVETYSC
ESYTEVND
ESYETNVQuestion 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
USPNB
QPLJC
WTSPD
TRONQuestion 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
2B
3C
4D
6Question 18
Logical Reasoning
‘Geology’ is related to ‘Rocks’ in the same way as ‘Cytology’ is related to ‘__________’.
A
LifeB
PlantsC
CellsD
OrganismQuestion 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
HinderB
ArrestC
ImpedeD
StealQuestion 20
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Commodity Exchange : Commodity
A
Treatment : Disease B
Correspondence : letterC
Debate : DiscussionD
Marching : TrafficQuestion 21
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following elements is a lanthanide?
A
CeriumB
FranciumC
ActiniumD
PoloniumQuestion 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
threeB
fiveC
fourD
twoQuestion 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
YogaB
Early Childhood Care Education (ECCE)C
Artificial Intelligence (AI)D
Spiritual EnhancementQuestion 24
GK
________, activist-journalist from Karnataka, who was shot dead in September 2017, was posthumously conferred the Anna Politkovskaya Award 2017.
A
Gauri LankeshB
Sudip Dutta BhaumikC
Naveen GuptaD
Sayed MehdiQuestion 25
GK
______ Strait separates the islands of Java (east) and Sumatra.
A
YucatanB
SundaC
CookD
MalaccaQuestion 26
GK
The Global Business Summit, launched on 15 January 2015, is a flagship initiative of the _____ Group.
A
EconomistB
BhaskarC
TimesD
DutchQuestion 27
GK
______ pass connects Uttarakhand and Tibet and is situated in the north of Gangotri.
A
Shipki LaB
Muling LaC
Zoji LaD
Bara Lacha LaQuestion 28
GK
Safdarjung's tomb, set in the middle of a garden, was built by Nawab Shuja-ud-Daulah in _______
A
UttarakhandB
Uttar PradeshC
DelhiD
BiharQuestion 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 JahanB
AurangzebC
JahangirD
AkbarQuestion 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 JahanB
AkbarC
JahangirD
AurangzebQuestion 31
GK
A situation where the expenditure of the government exceeds its revenue is called ______.
A
Default RevenueB
Budget DeficitC
Default FinancingD
Deficit RevenueQuestion 32
GK
Which of the following elements is an actinide?
A
LutetiumB
CuriumC
YtterbiumD
ErbiumQuestion 33
GK
In February 2019, Flight Lieutenant________ created history by becoming the first Indian woman flight engineer.
A
Bhawana SethB
Mohana SinghC
Hina Jaiswal D
Anjali GuptaQuestion 34
GK
One of the prominent Buddhist structures in India, ________ Stupa at Sarnath was constructed by the great Mauryan king, Ashoka.
A
DhauliB
DhamekhC
BharhutD
LalitgiriQuestion 35
GK
____ died in 1605, nearly 50 years after his ascension to the throne. He was buried outside of Agra at Sikandra.
A
JahangirB
AurangzebC
AkbarD
Shah JahanQuestion 36
GK
In the periodic table, Mendeleev could NOT assign a correct position to _________.
A
CarbonB
NitrogenC
HydrogenD
OxygenQuestion 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
ForecasterB
Score IndexC
Luck IndexD
Smart StatsQuestion 38
GK
__________ married Mehr-un-Nisa whom he gave the title of 'Nur Jahan' (light of the world).
A
AkbarB
JahangirC
AurangzebD
Shah JahanQuestion 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
5B
9C
10D
7Question 40
GK
Who among the following gave the 'Law of Octaves'?
A
DobereinerB
LavoisierC
NewlandsD
MendeleevQuestion 41
GK
Indian origin campaigner _____ was named UK’s Most Influential Black Person of the Year on 25 October 2017.
A
David OlusogaB
Gina MillerC
Jonathan MarlandD
Priti PatelQuestion 42
GK
The power to summon the Houses of the Parliament is vested with the ______.
A
SpeakerB
Vice PresidentC
Prime MinisterD
PresidentQuestion 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 StatesC
House of the PeopleD
Council of StatesQuestion 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
KeralaB
Tamil NaduC
MaharashtraD
GujaratQuestion 45
GK
A nautical mile is equal to ______.
A
2450 metresB
2000 metresC
1672 metresD
1852 metresQuestion 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 ∶ 2B
2 ∶ 1C
3 ∶ 2D
2 ∶ 3Question 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
50B
65C
60D
55Question 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
22.4B
21.8C
20.6D
18.7Question 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
√7B
3C
2√7D
7Question 51
Arithmetic
If 4x 2 – 6x + 1 = 0, then the value of 8x 3 + (8x 3 ) -1 is∶
A
11B
13C
36D
18Question 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 cmB
14 cmC
16 cmD
49/3 cmQuestion 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
59.5B
58C
56D
57.5Question 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. 17,280B
Rs. 14,520C
Rs. 17,820D
Rs. 15,640Question 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 θB
sec θC
sin θD
cosec θQuestion 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
3/4B
4/3C
19/24D
1Question 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
-2B
-7/3C
2D
7/3Question 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 ∶ 6B
9 ∶ 11C
3 ∶ 4D
11 ∶ 12Question 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
1B
3C
9D
6Question 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
24.5B
31.25C
34.5D
28.25Question 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 ∶ 3B
7 ∶ 6C
3 ∶ 2D
5 ∶ 4Question 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 daysB
54 daysC
45 daysD
63 daysQuestion 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 cmB
15 cmC
10 cmD
20 cmQuestion 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
16.8B
17.5C
18D
16Question 69
Arithmetic
If x + y + z = 0, then the value of (x 2 + y 2 + z 2 ) ÷ (z 2 – xy) is∶
A
-1B
-2C
2D
1Question 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
profoundB
perpetualC
profaneD
piousQuestion 72
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. NOTORIOUS
A
infamousB
viciousC
reputableD
disgracefulQuestion 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
contemporariesB
criticsC
confidantsD
croniesQuestion 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
philistineB
philandererC
scientistD
cynicQuestion 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 onwardsB
No improvementC
traders visited Puducherry in a sixteenth century onwardD
traders visited Puducherry from the sixteenth century onwardsQuestion 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
dismissedB
imprisonedC
severely punishedD
hurt intenselyQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1.
A
initialB
antiqueC
extinctD
ancientQuestion 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
martyrB
fanaticC
patriotD
diplomatQuestion 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
BDACB
CABDC
DACBD
BCDAQuestion 80
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2.
A
byB
ofC
forD
inQuestion 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
versatileB
virtuousC
verboseD
voraciousQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4.
A
butB
soC
orD
otherwiseQuestion 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 generationsB
earning wealth by selfish meansC
doing manual labourD
consuming daily what little is earnedQuestion 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 disputesB
unless one areC
rigidD
can be solved amicablyQuestion 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 additionB
No improvementC
highlights the benefits of addingD
highlight the benefits from addedQuestion 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
dangerousB
valuableC
abundantD
prematureQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the correctly spelt word.
A
maintainenceB
maintenenceC
maintenanceD
mentainanceQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. STERILE
A
barrenB
productiveC
FecundD
sordidQuestion 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
BDACB
CBDAC
ACBDD
CADBQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5.
A
venturingB
pioneeringC
riskingD
climbingQuestion 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 worstB
the water crisisC
In the northern suburbsD
home to the bulk ofQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the correctly spelt word.
A
AdolescenseB
AdolesenseC
AdolescenceD
AdolescanceQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3.
A
caretakerB
carelessC
carefulD
carefreeQuestion 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 nightfallD
The enemy will be seized by the fort before nightfall