SSC-CGL 2019 Questions

13 June 2019 • Shift 1

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Question 1
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. 1 : 2 ∷ 5 : ?

A
128
B
129
C
130
D
120
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 116, 128, 146, 170, 200,?

A
264
B
232
C
236
D
260
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Accident 2. Ambulance 3. Rash Driving 4. Injury 5. Hospital 6. Treatment

A
3, 1, 4, 2, 5, 6
B
3, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
C
3, 4, 1, 2, 5, 6
D
3, 1, 4, 2, 6, 5
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

The current age of Savan is four times the age of Akshan. 10 years from now, Savan’s age will be twice the age of Akshan. What is Savan’s current age?

A
30 years
B
10 years
C
20 years
D
5 years
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? PSV, UXA, ZCF, EHK, ?

A
JMP
B
JNP
C
JMO
D
IMP
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the following word-pair. Resistance : Ohm

A
Time : Clock
B
Length : Metre
C
Temperature : Thermometer
D
Pressure : Barometer
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

‘Pencil’ is related to ‘Stationery’ in the same way as ‘Pilates’ is related to ‘________’.

A
Dry fruits
B
Spices
C
Exercise
D
Pulses
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, ASTRONOMY is written as SARTPONYM. How will FENUGREEK be written as in that language?

A
UNEFGKEER
B
EFUNFERKE
C
EFUNHKEER
D
EFUNHERKE
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Select the missing number from the given options. 7 11 14 8 12 9 113 265 ?

A
277
B
361
C
625
D
281
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Comical
B
Hilarious
C
Humorous
D
Gagster
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, ROUTINE is written as 181521209145. How will VEHICLE be written as in that language?

A
225793125
B
215893125
C
225893115
D
225893125
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

How many triangles are there in the following figure?

A
25
B
26
C
24
D
22
Question 13
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: All fields are farm-houses. Some fields are gardens. Conclusions: I. Some farm-houses are fields. II. Some gardens are fields. III. Some farm-houses are gardens.

A
All the conclusions, I, II and III,
B
Only conclusions I and II follow.
C
Only conclusions I and III follow.
D
Either conclusion I or III follows.
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Which number will be on the face opposite to the one having 4?

A
3
B
2
C
6
D
1
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

In the given Venn diagram, the hexagon represents ‘farmers’, the circle represents ‘beneficiaries’ and the square represents ‘land-owners’. The numbers given in the diagram represent the number of persons in that particular category. How many farmers are both land-owners and beneficiaries?

A
52
B
21
C
12
D
55
Question 16
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
UWYAC
B
PRTWY
C
CEGIK
D
MOQSU
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

‘A + B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’. ‘A - B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’. ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’. ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the son of B’. If U + C × Q – P ÷ R ÷ S – T, then how is S related to U?

A
Maternal grandfather
B
Paternal grandmother
C
Mother
D
Paternal grandfather
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the following equation correct? 40 + 10 ÷ 2 × 8 – 17 = 17

A
+ and -
B
÷ and ×
C
× and + 
D
÷ and -
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Select the missing number from the given options? 18 28 50 17 13 11 26 27 ?

A
61
B
36
C
29
D
30
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

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

A
4 : 15
B
7 : 46
C
9 : 80
D
6 : 35
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

Which letter will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? R, C, T, E, V, ?, X, I

A
W
B
G
C
F
D
Y
Question 22
Logical Reasoning

Which one of the following is the largest recognised constellation?

A
Crux
B
Antila
C
Hydra
D
Dorado
Question 23
GK

In Parliament, who takes the final decision on whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not?

A
Prime Minister
B
Speaker
C
Vice President
D
Finance Minister
Question 24
GK

What is the other name for 'Orion' Constellation?

A
Piper
B
Hunter
C
Fighter
D
Predator
Question 25
GK

Rehuke khim' or 'cowrie shawl' are traditional textiles of ______.

A
Nagaland
B
Jharkhand
C
Assam
D
Odisha
Question 26
GK

In the context of Indian parliament what is 'Zero Hour'?

A
Time immediately after Question Hour
B
Time in the last half of the parliamentary proceeding
C
Time before Question Hour
D
Time in the first half of the parliamentary proceeding
Question 27
GK

The phrase 'Bend your back' is used in which sport?

A
Hockey
B
Football
C
Volleyball
D
Cricket
Question 28
GK

When was the 'Battle of Tukaroi' fought?

A
1565
B
1575
C
1546
D
1532
Question 29
GK

Identify the element that is most prolific in the crust of the earth.

A
Iron
B
Silicon
C
Hydrogen
D
Oxygen
Question 30
GK

The Special Olympics 2019 were held in _____.

A
Barcelona
B
Abu Dhabi
C
Istanbul
D
Qatar
Question 31
GK

The easternmost point of India is _____.

A
Doulchara
B
Mokokchung
C
Kibithu
D
Wokha
Question 32
GK

Which of the following is called the 'Grand Canyon of India'?

A
Laitlum Canyon
B
Gangani Grand Canyon
C
Great Canyon of Gandikota
D
Chambal River Canyon
Question 33
GK

When was the 'Battle of Kanauj' fought?

A
1540
B
1556
C
1536
D
1524
Question 34
GK

Which of the following Indians was one of the founders of Dartington Hall School in England?

A
Swami Vivekananda
B
Subhash Chandra Bose
C
Rabindranath Tagore
D
Dadabhai Naoroji
Question 35
GK

Which documentary based on Indian society won an Academy Award in 2019?

A
Period. End of Sentence
B
Black Sheep
C
Lifeboat
D
End Game
Question 36
GK

Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose founded ____________ in Bengal in 1876.

A
Tathagat Association
B
Indian Association
C
Oriental Association
D
Bengal Association
Question 37
GK

What is the economic impact of increase in productivity of firms?

A
The impact may vary among nations and their economic conditions
B
Increase in Gross Domestic Product
C
No change in Gross Domestic Product
D
Decrease in Gross Domestic Product
Question 38
GK

Which player has the record of scoring the most runs in the history of ICC World Cup?

A
Sachin Tendulkar
B
Brian Lara
C
Imran Khan
D
Don Bradman
Question 39
GK

What would happen to the demand curve when there is an increase in the price of substitute products?

A
Outward shift
B
Initially inward and then after a period outward shift
C
Inward shift
D
Remains constant
Question 40
GK

The process of change from liquid to gas is called ______.

A
Precipitation
B
Condensation
C
Decantation
D
Vaporisation
Question 41
GK

In which of the following states is the 'Lusei' dialect spoken?

A
Kerala
B
Goa
C
Mizoram
D
Manipur
Question 42
GK

The Sahyadri Mountains run from _____ to Kanyakumari, the southernmost part of India.

A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Gujarat
C
Rajasthan
D
Madhya Pradesh
Question 43
GK

Who is the author of the book 'The Bird of Time: Songs of Life, Death and the Spring'?

A
Vikram Seth
B
Kamala Suraiyya
C
Rabindranath Tagore
D
Sarojini Naidu
Question 44
GK

Where is the National War Memorial of India located?

A
New Delhi
B
Kochi
C
Rajkot
D
Andaman
Question 45
GK

The Aligarh Movement was started by ______.

A
Dr Maghfoor Ahmad Ajazi
B
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C
Maulana Manzoor Ahsan
D
Syed Ahmed Khan
Question 46
GK

What is the unit of measure of a magnetic field?

A
Cobalt
B
Ampere
C
Tesla
D
Ohm
Question 47
GK

21.6 ÷ 3.6 × 2 + 0.25 × 16 ÷ 4 – 6 is equal to∶

A
8
B
5
C
6
D
7
Question 48
Arithmetic

If \(\sqrt x - \frac{1}{{\sqrt x }} = \sqrt 5 ,\) then \({x^2} + \frac{1}{{{x^2}}}\)  is equal to∶

A
47
B
49
C
45
D
51
Question 49
Arithmetic

If 3sin θ = 2cos θ, then \(\frac{{4\sin \theta - \cos \theta }}{{4\cos \theta \; + \;\sin \theta }}\) is equal to∶

A
5/8
B
5/11
C
5/14
D
5/7
Question 50
Arithmetic

In a circle of radius 17 cm, a chord is at a distance of 15 cm from the centre of the circle. What is the chord?

A
8 cm
B
15 cm
C
16 cm
D
12 cm
Question 51
Arithmetic

The price of petrol is increased by 28%. A person wants to increase his expenditure by 22% only. By approximately what percent should he decrease his consumption?

A
5.1%
B
5.3%
C
4.7%
D
4.9%
Question 52
Arithmetic

The difference between the compound interest and simple interest on Rs. x at 11% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 60.50. What is the value of x?

A
4500
B
4800
C
4000
D
5000
Question 53
Arithmetic

If a ∶ b = 5 ∶ 7, then (5a – 3b) ∶ (4a – 2b) is equal to∶

A
3 ∶ 2
B
4 ∶ 3
C
5 ∶ 4
D
2 ∶ 3
Question 54
Arithmetic

The efficiencies of A, B, and C are in the ratio 2 ∶ 5 ∶ 3. Working together, they can complete a task in 12 days. In how many days can A alone complete 30% of that task?

A
20
B
18
C
15
D
16
Question 55
Arithmetic

The value of sin 2 42° + sin 2 48° + tan 2 60° – cosec 30° is equal to∶

A
3
B
4
C
2
D
5
Question 56
Arithmetic

ΔABC ∼ ΔEDF and ar(ΔABC) ∶ ar(Δ E DF) = 1 ∶ 4. If AB = 7 cm, BC = 8 cm and CA = 9 cm, then DF is equal to∶

A
14 cm
B
18 cm
C
16 cm
D
8 cm
Question 57
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of the total students who play cricket in schools A and B together to the total students who play hockey in schools C and D?

A
15 ∶ 13
B
16 ∶ 11
C
16 ∶ 13
D
15 ∶ 14
Question 58
Arithmetic

If the data about the number of students who play hockey from different schools is represented by a pie-chart, what is the central angle of the sector representing students who play hockey from school C to the nearest whole number?

A
107°
B
80°
C
131°
D
95°
Question 59
Arithmetic

If a + b + c = 8 and ab + bc + ca = 20, then a 3 + b 3 + c 3 – 3abc is equal to∶

A
36
B
32
C
24
D
30
Question 60
Arithmetic

In ΔABC, P is a point on BC such that BP ∶ PC = 4 ∶ 5 and Q is the midpoint of BP, then ar(ΔABQ) ∶ ar(ΔABC) is equal to∶

A
1 ∶ 9
B
2 ∶ 5
C
1 ∶ 3
D
2 ∶ 9
Question 61
Arithmetic

Walking 5/7 of his usual speed, a person reaches his office 10 minutes later than the usual time. His usual time in minutes is∶

A
35
B
25
C
30
D
28
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the average of the number of students who play cricket in all four schools?

A
180
B
175
C
185
D
200
Question 63
Arithmetic

The number of students who play football in school A is approximately what percent of the football playing students from all schools?

A
23.3
B
19.4
C
19.1
D
19.7
Question 64
Arithmetic

An article is sold for Rs. 288 after successive discounts of 20% and 25%. What is the marked price of the article?

A
Rs. 500
B
Rs. 520
C
Rs. 480
D
Rs. 460
Question 65
Arithmetic

If sin 3θ = cos(20° – θ), then θ is equal to∶

A
30
B
25
C
35
D
28
Question 66
Arithmetic

If (a – b) = 4 and ab = 2, then (a 3 – b 3 ) is equal to∶

A
80
B
92
C
84
D
88
Question 67
Arithmetic

In a circle with centre O, an arc ABC subtends an angle of 136° at the centre of the circle. The chord AB is produced to a point P. Then ∠CBP is equal to∶

A
72°
B
66°
C
68°
D
44°
Question 68
Arithmetic

In a class of 50 students, 60% are boys. The average of marks of the boys is 62, and that of the girls is 68. What is the average marks of the whole class?

A
64.4
B
65.2
C
64.8
D
64.6
Question 69
Arithmetic

Six cubes, each of edge 2 cm, are joined end to end. What is the total surface area of the resulting cuboid in cm 2 ?

A
144
B
96
C
128
D
104
Question 70
Arithmetic

What is the value of x so that the seven digit number 55350x2 is divisible by 72?

A
7
B
8
C
3
D
1
Question 71
Arithmetic

Two articles are sold for Rs. 4,752 each. On one, the seller gains 32% and on the other he loses 28%. What is his overall gain or loss percentage, correct to one decimal place?

A
6.8% loss
B
7.3% gain
C
7.3% loss
D
6.8% gain
Question 72
Arithmetic

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. Meera has a friend who parents live in Dubai.

A
No improvement.
B
have a friend whom parents live
C
has a friend which parents live
D
has a friend whose parents live
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. It is hard to conceive of a more______ route than the one that this determined traveler chose to follow.

A
provoking
B
daunting
C
stimulating
D
dashing
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Charlie Chaplin's rise to fame paralleled the ______ growth of Hollywood movies in the first decades of the century.

A
sluggish
B
progressing
C
delayed
D
explosive
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. OBSTACLE

A
Accessory
B
Clearance
C
Benefit
D
Barrier
Question 76
Comprehension

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. The cost of fruits and vegetables have risen abnormally this month.

A
this month
B
have risen
C
abnormally
D
The cost of
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word . ENDEAVOUR

A
Attempt
B
Success
C
Result
D
Achievement
Question 78
Comprehension

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

A
eaters
B
collectors
C
makers
D
dispersers
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the correctly spelt word.

A
centiment
B
serenity
C
taelant
D
claever
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. We now have an ex-Minister in the running from our constituency for the post of Member of Parliament.

A
jogging everyday
B
teaching yoga
C
giving speeches
D
contesting the seat
Question 81
Comprehension

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. Its value is linked to what it is being used for. B. Such questions often baffle you. C. How emotional should one get about money and its value? D. Money on its own has no value, until you have some use for it.

A
DBAC
B
ACDB
C
CABD
D
CBDA
Question 82
Comprehension

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

A
saplings
B
species
C
elephants
D
seeds
Question 83
Comprehension

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Cows are amongst the gentlest of animals; none shows more passionate tenderness towards their young ones.

A
the gentlest of animals
B
Cows are amongst
C
none shows more
D
towards their young
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. The artist played the violin.

A
The violin had been played by the artist.
B
The violin is being played by the artist
C
The violin will be played by the artist.
D
The violin was played by the artist
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Too unimportant to consider

A
nothing
B
diminutive
C
trivial
D
noticeable
Question 86
Comprehension

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. Only natural dyes are used in Kalamkari and it involves several steps. B. There are two distinctive styles of Kalamkari in India. C. They are the Sri Kalahasti style and the Machlipatnam style. D. Kalamkari is a type of hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile, produced in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

A
DABC
B
ACBD
C
DCBA
D
CBDA
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words/phrases. That which can be drawn into a thin wire

A
flexible
B
ductile
C
brittle
D
smooth
Question 88
Comprehension

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

A
all
B
certain
C
no
D
every
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the correctly spelt word

A
fortieth
B
fourtieth
C
fourtyeth
D
fortyth
Question 90
Comprehension

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

A
engineers
B
conservation
C
seeds
D
elephants
Question 91
Comprehension

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

A
structuring
B
expanding
C
adapting
D
explaining
Question 92
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. WEAKNESS

A
Disability
B
Strength
C
Illness
D
Bravery
Question 93
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. TYRANT

A
Benefactor
B
Champion
C
Despot
D
Rival
Question 94
Comprehension

Select the correct active form of the given sentence. He was given a book for his birthday by her.

A
She give a book to him for his birthday.
B
She has gave him a book for his birthday
C
She will be giving him a book for his birthday.
D
She gave him a book for his birthday.
Question 95
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The idea of making a children's park has been nipped in the bud by the local council.

A
dropped at an early stage
B
encouraged strongly
C
will be considered at a later time
D
changed completely
Question 96
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No improvement'. Applications are to be sent to the Principal before 30 th May.

A
No improvement
B
will be send to
C
are sending to
D
were being send to