SSC-CGL 2019 Questions
11 June 2019 • Shift 2
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Question 1
Logical Reasoning
Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Potato : Starch ∷ Stevia : ?
A
SaltB
MilkC
ButterD
SugarQuestion 2
Logical Reasoning
Introducing Rukmani, Vijay said, “She is my wife’s only brother’s son’s mother.” How is Rukmani’s husband related to Vijay?
A
Brother-in-lawB
SonC
FatherD
Father-in-lawQuestion 3
Logical Reasoning
Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out.
A
JupiterB
MetisC
EarthD
MarsQuestion 4
Logical Reasoning
Two different positions of a dice are shown below. Which number appears on the face opposite the number ‘1’?
A
4B
2C
5D
3Question 5
Logical Reasoning
Find the missing number from the below options. \(\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {50}&{31}&9\\ {43}&{11}&6\\ {42}&{21}&? \end{array}\)
A
6B
7C
5D
9Question 6
Logical Reasoning
Select the terms that will replace? in the following series K, M, O, ?, S, U, ?, Y
A
Q, XB
Q, WC
R, WD
P, WQuestion 7
Logical Reasoning
Two 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 conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All humans are parents. All parents are teachers. Conclusions: I. Some teachers are parents. II. Some teachers are humans.
A
Only conclusion II followsB
Only conclusion I followsC
Both the conclusions followD
Either conclusion I or II followsQuestion 8
Logical Reasoning
Select the term that will come next in the following series. 2, 7, 17, 32, 52, ?
A
134B
77C
126D
102Question 9
Logical Reasoning
Select the letter cluster that will come next in the following series. GZI, HYJ, IXK, JWL, ?
A
JVNB
KVMC
KUMD
LVMQuestion 10
Logical Reasoning
Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 12 × 8 ÷ 36 + 3 - 6 = 102
A
× and +B
+ and -C
÷ and ×D
÷ and +Question 11
Logical Reasoning
‘Stag’ is related to ‘Doe’ in the same way as ‘Bull’ is related to _________.
A
VixenB
MareC
CowD
OxQuestion 12
Logical Reasoning
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 9 : 86 ∷ 13 : _________.
A
174B
124C
135D
176Question 13
Logical Reasoning
Vishal is three times as old as Saksham. After 8 years, he will be two times as old as Saksham. After further 8 years, what will be Vishal’s age?
A
40 yearsB
32 yearsC
24 yearsD
48 yearsQuestion 14
Logical Reasoning
How many triangles are there in the following figure?
A
32B
34C
30D
28Question 15
Logical Reasoning
If N = 28 and ORE = 76, then how will you code PALE?
A
68B
72C
76D
19Question 16
Logical Reasoning
Find the missing number from the below options. \(\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 6&{24}&{96}\\ 7&{28}&{112}\\ {13}&{52}&? \end{array}\)
A
232B
116C
208D
142Question 17
Logical Reasoning
In a code language, PAINTER is written as SCLPWGU. How will WRITER be written in the same language?
A
ZTLVGVB
ZTLVHUC
YTLVHTD
ZTLVHTQuestion 18
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
DWKOB
QJUFC
HSYBD
GTXCQuestion 19
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Brass 2. Gold 3. Silver 4. Platinum 5. Iron
A
2, 1, 5, 3, 4B
3, 1, 5, 2, 4C
5, 1, 3, 2, 4D
5, 4, 3, 2, 1Question 20
Logical Reasoning
Three of the following four number-pairs are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
A
9 - 164B
7 - 126C
13 - 234D
11 - 198Question 21
Logical Reasoning
As per Mankiw's Principles of Economics, the standard of living of a country depends on the country's ______.
A
ability to produce goods and servicesB
nominal wagesC
government policyD
average wagesQuestion 22
GK
The 'Diphu Pass' which is the tri-junction between India, Myanmar and China is on this Border Line?
A
Durand LineB
Radcliffe LineC
McMahon LineD
Palk StraitQuestion 23
GK
Which instrument is used to measure the intensity of light produced by an unknown source in terms of a standard source?
A
CalipersB
PhotometerC
AmmeterD
DynamometerQuestion 24
GK
Who among the following is/was the longest serving prime minister of Bangladesh?
A
Sheikh HasinaB
Sheikh Mujibur RahmanC
Shah Azizur RahmanD
Khaleda ZiaQuestion 25
GK
Which of the following is the 6th highest waterfall in India?
A
Courtallam FallsB
Agaya GangaiC
Suruli FallsD
Thalaiyar FallsQuestion 26
GK
Who among the following was the first chief minister of Kerala?
A
C Achutha MenonB
R ShankarC
E M S NamboodiripadD
Pattom A Thanu PillaiQuestion 27
GK
The Indian badminton player who won the Canadian Open Women's Doubles title in 2015 along with Ashwini Ponnappa was _____.
A
Saina NehwalB
Jwala GuttaC
P V SindhuD
P C TulasiQuestion 28
GK
Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura became states under ______.
A
North Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971B
North Eastern Republic of India Act, 1972C
North Eastern Retention (Reconstruction) Act, 1971D
North Eastern Region New State Act, 1972Question 29
GK
Identify the unit of measuring the intensity of sound.
A
AmpereB
DecibelsC
CandelaD
KnotsQuestion 30
GK
Kandyan Dance' is a typical dance form practiced in ______.
A
NepalB
BhutanC
IndiaD
Sri LankaQuestion 31
GK
Daringbadi hill station is located in the Indian state of ______.
A
West BengalB
KeralaC
Odisha D
MaharashtraQuestion 32
GK
In which year did the Patharughat Peasant Uprising against the tax policies of British take place in Assam?
A
1885B
1862C
1894D
1873Question 33
GK
India of My Dreams' is a compilation of the writings and speeches of ______.
A
Mahatma GandhiB
Dr Rajendra PrasadC
Sardar Vallabhbhai PatelD
Jawaharlal NehruQuestion 34
GK
In which year did Vasco De Gama land in Calicut (Kozikode)?
A
1458B
1498C
1442D
1472Question 35
GK
Which Indian archer won the gold medal in the women's recurve event at the 2018 Hyundai Archery World Cup?
A
Bombayla Devi LaishramB
Deepika KumariC
Chekrovolu SwuroD
Dola BanerjeeQuestion 36
GK
In January 2019, _____ became the first Indian state to implement 10% reservation for the economically weaker sections.
A
TripuraB
Madhya PradeshC
GujaratD
OdishaQuestion 37
GK
Who discovered the first vaccine for smallpox?
A
John HunterB
Alexander FlemingC
Louis PasteurD
Edward JennerQuestion 38
GK
Kazi Nazrul Islam is the national poet of ______.
A
PakistanB
BangladeshC
IndonesiaD
AfghanistanQuestion 39
GK
Which of the following is the chemical name of baking soda?
A
Sodium hydrogen carbonateB
SulphateC
Calcium hydroxideD
Sodium carbonateQuestion 40
GK
When the output is equal to zero, the variable cost is ______.
A
minimumB
zeroC
maximumD
constantQuestion 41
GK
Which Indian state launched the PRANAM Commission to protect parents of government employees?
A
PunjabB
AssamC
HaryanaD
MaharashtraQuestion 42
GK
In January 2019, _____ was named World No.1 boxer by International Boxing Association (AIBA).
A
Mary KomB
Simranjit KaurC
Laishram Sarita DevD
Lovlina BorgohainQuestion 43
GK
Name the woman of Indian origin who was appointed Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo in the year 2006.
A
Chanda KochharB
Indra NooyiC
Kalpana MorpariaD
Kiran Majumdar ShawQuestion 44
GK
According to _____, pressure is equal to the force divided by the area on which it acts.
A
Stefan-Boltzmann LawB
Newton's LawC
Pascal's LawD
Hooke's LawQuestion 45
GK
Who among the following was the first president of the Republic of China?
A
Yuan ShikaiB
Li XiannianC
Hu JintaoD
Yang SangkunQuestion 46
GK
Find the value of 7.2 + (8.4 ÷ 0.12 × 0.2) - 5 × 3 ÷ 0.05 + 3
A
21.2B
-175.8C
-275.8D
-75.8Question 47
Arithmetic
A train without stoppage travels with an average speed of 72 km/h and with stoppage, it travels with an average speed of 60 km/h. For how many minutes does the train stop on an average per hour?
A
6B
12C
10D
8Question 48
Arithmetic
In a circle with center O, AB is the diameter and CD is a chord such that ABCD is a trapezium. If ∠BAC = 18°, then ∠CAD is equal to:
A
54°B
18°C
36°D
72°Question 49
Arithmetic
Two chords AB and CD of a circle when produced, meet at a point P outside the circle. If AB = 6 cm, PB = 5 cm, PD = 4 cm, then CD is equal to:
A
7.5 cmB
8.25 cmC
9.75 cmD
7.75 cmQuestion 50
Arithmetic
The radii of the two circular faces of the frustum of a cone are 5 cm and 4 cm. If the height of the frustum is 21 cm, what is it volume in cm 3 ? (π = 22/7)
A
638B
1342C
902D
1056Question 51
Arithmetic
If cosec θ = 13/12, then sin θ + cos θ - tan θ is equal to:
A
-71/65B
91/65C
71/65D
139/65Question 52
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of boys and girls in the college?
A
5 : 6B
1 : 1C
6 : 7D
7 : 8Question 53
Arithmetic
If \(\sqrt x - \frac{1}{{\sqrt x }} = \sqrt 6 ,\) then \({x^2} + \frac{1}{{{x^2}}}\) is equal to:
A
54B
66C
62D
40Question 54
Arithmetic
If (a + b) = 6 and ab = 16/3, then (a 3 + b 3 ) is equal to:
A
190B
220C
120D
150Question 55
Arithmetic
In ΔABC, AD is a median and P is a point on AD such that AP : PD = 3 : 4. Then ar(ΔBPD) : ar(ΔABC) is equal to:
A
1 : 3B
2 : 5C
4 : 7D
2 : 7Question 56
Arithmetic
If sin θ = cos(50° + θ), then θ is equal to:
A
30°B
20°C
35°D
25°Question 57
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of students studying in CS and IT?
A
11 : 13B
12 : 13C
9 : 11D
6 : 7Question 58
Arithmetic
In which stream, is the difference in the percentage of boys and girls minimum?
A
CSB
MEC
ECD
ITQuestion 59
Arithmetic
If a : b = 2 : 3 and c : b = 5 : 6, then a : b : c is equal to:
A
6 : 9 : 12B
10 : 15 : 18C
4 : 6 : 5D
6 : 9 : 16Question 60
Arithmetic
Two articles are sold for Rs. 5,104 each. On one, the seller gains 16% and on the other, he loses 12%. What is his overall gain percent, nearest to two decimal places?
A
0.14%B
0.08%C
0.12%D
0.10%Question 61
Arithmetic
The value of cot 2 62° - sec 2 28° + cosec 2 30° + tan 2 60° is equal to:
A
16/3B
10/3C
8D
6Question 62
Arithmetic
The price of sugar is increased by 17%. A person wants to increase his expenditure by 8% only. By what percent should he decrease his consumption, nearest to one decimal place?
A
7.9%B
8.1%C
7.7%D
8.3%Question 63
Arithmetic
If a + b + c = 6 and ab + bc + ca = 4, then a 3 + b 3 + c 3 - 3abc is equal to:
A
144B
148C
154D
160Question 64
Arithmetic
A is 40% more efficient than B and C is 20% less efficient than B. Working together, they can complete a task in 20 hours. In how many hours will A alone complete 35% of that task?
A
15B
13C
14D
16Question 65
Arithmetic
The difference between the compound interest and simple interest on Rs. x at 7.5% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 45. What is the value of x?
A
7,000B
10,000C
8,000D
9,000Question 66
Arithmetic
An article is sold for Rs. 1,680 after two successive discounts of 20% and 16%. What is the marked price of the article?
A
Rs. 2,400B
Rs. 2,200C
Rs. 2,500D
Rs. 2,300Question 67
Arithmetic
In a class of 40 students, 45% are girls and the remaining are boys. If the average of the girls’ marks is 54 and that of the boys is 46, what is the average of the whole class?
A
49.7B
49.6C
49.8D
49.5Question 68
Arithmetic
ΔABC ∼ ΔPRQ and PQ = 4 cm, QR = 7 cm and PR = 8 cm. If ar(ΔABC) : ar(ΔPQR) = 1 : 4, then AC is equal to:
A
1 cmB
3.7 cmC
2 cmD
4 cmQuestion 69
Arithmetic
If the data about the number of girls enrolled in the various streams is represented by a pie-chart, what is the central angle of the sector representing the number of girls in the ME stream, to the nearest whole degree?
A
70°B
72°C
74°D
68°Question 70
Arithmetic
If the six digit number 4x573y is divisible by 72 then the value of (x + y) is:
A
6B
8C
4D
9Question 71
Arithmetic
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. The big farmers with deepest tubewells still have water, but many others face a water crisis.
A
No improvementB
with deeper tubewellsC
in deep tubewellsD
through deepest tubewellsQuestion 72
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The boss is going to blow his top when he discovers the blatant mistake in the balance sheet.
A
attack fiercelyB
be very angryC
dismiss from jobD
be very embarrassedQuestion 73
Comprehension
In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. My father dissuaded me to try for a job as he wanted me to pursue higher studies.
A
to pursue higher studiesB
to try for a jobC
as he wanted meD
My father dissuaded meQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. MAMMOTH
A
perilousB
magnificentC
minisculeD
giganticQuestion 75
Comprehension
In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. The length of a male swallow's tail reveal his attractiveness for a female swallow.
A
The length ofB
a female swallowC
his attractiveness forD
a male swallow's tail revealQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the correct active form of the given sentence. Heavy taxes have been imposed on luxury items by the government.
A
The government is imposing heavy taxes on luxury items.B
The government had imposed heavy taxes on luxury items.C
The government imposed heavy taxes on luxury items.D
The government has imposed heavy taxes on luxury items.Question 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. CRUCIAL
A
criticalB
imperativeC
trivialD
pivotalQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. A place where fruit trees are grown
A
orchardB
gardenC
plantationD
farmQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the correctly spelt word.
A
desperateB
despereteC
disparatD
desparateQuestion 80
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2
A
collectionB
liberationC
releaseD
restraintQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the correctly spelt word.
A
tutionB
voilationC
exhibitionD
aflictionQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. A mountaineer has to walk the tight rope as a small slip can prove to be fatal.
A
be well trainedB
be very nervousC
be an expertD
be very cautiousQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5
A
destroyedB
distributedC
deprivedD
disabledQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. She never trusted anyone.
A
No one was ever trusted by her.B
Her trust was never for anyone.C
She was never trusted by anyone.D
Anyone is not trusted by her.Question 85
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. TACITURN
A
placidB
talkativeC
reticentD
phlegmaticQuestion 86
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. But the rest of the students were rushing past her for a break, like she didn't exist. B. She slowly pushed open the library door and took a seat at one of the tables in the corner. C. And today, Jessica really felt like maybe she didn't exist. D. When the bell rang for lunch, Jessica took her lunch box and started moving towards the library
A
DBCAB
DACBC
BDCAD
CADBQuestion 87
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. Some agitating miners allegation that there is no emergency measures inside the mines.
A
miners' allege that there isB
miners alleged that there wereC
miner's allegation that there areD
No improvementQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The ship sailed smoothly owing to ______ winds.
A
turbulentB
tempestuousC
favourableD
boisterousQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4
A
devouredB
plunderedC
smashedD
devastatedQuestion 90
Comprehension
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. Then, they spread as the unmined coal starts burning with oxygen drawn from pores and mine shafts. B. An entire township- Jharia is to be relocated because of the uncontrollable underground fires. C. These fires start mostly from burning trash close to coal pits. D. This is a grave threat as poisonous fumes of carbon monoxide rise up from underground fires.
A
BCADB
DCABC
CDABD
BDACQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word COVETOUS
A
benevolentB
mercenaryC
acquisitiveD
avariciousQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. A place for storing guns and military equipment
A
arsenalB
aviaryC
apiaryD
archiveQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1
A
resistB
reduceC
dominateD
controlQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3
A
inB
alongC
throughD
amongQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. A ______ speech is certainly more effective than one which is verbose.
A
laconicB
sullenC
lengthyD
surly