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
128B
129C
130D
120Question 2
Logical Reasoning
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 116, 128, 146, 170, 200,?
A
264B
232C
236D
260Question 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, 6B
3, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6C
3, 4, 1, 2, 5, 6D
3, 1, 4, 2, 6, 5Question 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 yearsB
10 yearsC
20 yearsD
5 yearsQuestion 5
Logical Reasoning
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? PSV, UXA, ZCF, EHK, ?
A
JMPB
JNPC
JMOD
IMPQuestion 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 : ClockB
Length : MetreC
Temperature : ThermometerD
Pressure : BarometerQuestion 7
Logical Reasoning
‘Pencil’ is related to ‘Stationery’ in the same way as ‘Pilates’ is related to ‘________’.
A
Dry fruitsB
SpicesC
ExerciseD
PulsesQuestion 8
Logical Reasoning
In a code language, ASTRONOMY is written as SARTPONYM. How will FENUGREEK be written as in that language?
A
UNEFGKEERB
EFUNFERKEC
EFUNHKEERD
EFUNHERKEQuestion 9
Logical Reasoning
Select the missing number from the given options. 7 11 14 8 12 9 113 265 ?
A
277B
361C
625D
281Question 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
ComicalB
HilariousC
HumorousD
GagsterQuestion 11
Logical Reasoning
In a code language, ROUTINE is written as 181521209145. How will VEHICLE be written as in that language?
A
225793125B
215893125C
225893115D
225893125Question 12
Logical Reasoning
How many triangles are there in the following figure?
A
25B
26C
24D
22Question 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
3B
2C
6D
1Question 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
52B
21C
12D
55Question 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
UWYACB
PRTWYC
CEGIKD
MOQSUQuestion 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 grandfatherB
Paternal grandmotherC
MotherD
Paternal grandfatherQuestion 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
61B
36C
29D
30Question 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 : 15B
7 : 46C
9 : 80D
6 : 35Question 21
Logical Reasoning
Which letter will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? R, C, T, E, V, ?, X, I
A
WB
GC
FD
YQuestion 22
Logical Reasoning
Which one of the following is the largest recognised constellation?
A
CruxB
AntilaC
HydraD
DoradoQuestion 23
GK
In Parliament, who takes the final decision on whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not?
A
Prime MinisterB
SpeakerC
Vice PresidentD
Finance MinisterQuestion 24
GK
What is the other name for 'Orion' Constellation?
A
PiperB
HunterC
FighterD
PredatorQuestion 25
GK
Rehuke khim' or 'cowrie shawl' are traditional textiles of ______.
A
NagalandB
JharkhandC
AssamD
OdishaQuestion 26
GK
In the context of Indian parliament what is 'Zero Hour'?
A
Time immediately after Question HourB
Time in the last half of the parliamentary proceedingC
Time before Question HourD
Time in the first half of the parliamentary proceedingQuestion 27
GK
The phrase 'Bend your back' is used in which sport?
A
HockeyB
FootballC
VolleyballD
CricketQuestion 28
GK
When was the 'Battle of Tukaroi' fought?
A
1565B
1575C
1546D
1532Question 29
GK
Identify the element that is most prolific in the crust of the earth.
A
IronB
SiliconC
HydrogenD
OxygenQuestion 30
GK
The Special Olympics 2019 were held in _____.
A
BarcelonaB
Abu DhabiC
IstanbulD
QatarQuestion 31
GK
The easternmost point of India is _____.
A
DoulcharaB
MokokchungC
KibithuD
WokhaQuestion 32
GK
Which of the following is called the 'Grand Canyon of India'?
A
Laitlum CanyonB
Gangani Grand CanyonC
Great Canyon of GandikotaD
Chambal River CanyonQuestion 33
GK
When was the 'Battle of Kanauj' fought?
A
1540B
1556C
1536D
1524Question 34
GK
Which of the following Indians was one of the founders of Dartington Hall School in England?
A
Swami VivekanandaB
Subhash Chandra BoseC
Rabindranath TagoreD
Dadabhai NaorojiQuestion 35
GK
Which documentary based on Indian society won an Academy Award in 2019?
A
Period. End of SentenceB
Black SheepC
LifeboatD
End GameQuestion 36
GK
Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose founded ____________ in Bengal in 1876.
A
Tathagat AssociationB
Indian AssociationC
Oriental AssociationD
Bengal AssociationQuestion 37
GK
What is the economic impact of increase in productivity of firms?
A
The impact may vary among nations and their economic conditionsB
Increase in Gross Domestic ProductC
No change in Gross Domestic ProductD
Decrease in Gross Domestic ProductQuestion 38
GK
Which player has the record of scoring the most runs in the history of ICC World Cup?
A
Sachin TendulkarB
Brian LaraC
Imran KhanD
Don BradmanQuestion 39
GK
What would happen to the demand curve when there is an increase in the price of substitute products?
A
Outward shiftB
Initially inward and then after a period outward shiftC
Inward shiftD
Remains constantQuestion 40
GK
The process of change from liquid to gas is called ______.
A
PrecipitationB
CondensationC
DecantationD
VaporisationQuestion 41
GK
In which of the following states is the 'Lusei' dialect spoken?
A
KeralaB
GoaC
MizoramD
ManipurQuestion 42
GK
The Sahyadri Mountains run from _____ to Kanyakumari, the southernmost part of India.
A
Uttar PradeshB
GujaratC
RajasthanD
Madhya PradeshQuestion 43
GK
Who is the author of the book 'The Bird of Time: Songs of Life, Death and the Spring'?
A
Vikram SethB
Kamala SuraiyyaC
Rabindranath TagoreD
Sarojini NaiduQuestion 44
GK
Where is the National War Memorial of India located?
A
New DelhiB
KochiC
RajkotD
AndamanQuestion 45
GK
The Aligarh Movement was started by ______.
A
Dr Maghfoor Ahmad AjaziB
Muhammad Ali JinnahC
Maulana Manzoor AhsanD
Syed Ahmed KhanQuestion 46
GK
What is the unit of measure of a magnetic field?
A
CobaltB
AmpereC
TeslaD
OhmQuestion 47
GK
21.6 ÷ 3.6 × 2 + 0.25 × 16 ÷ 4 – 6 is equal to∶
A
8B
5C
6D
7Question 48
Arithmetic
If \(\sqrt x - \frac{1}{{\sqrt x }} = \sqrt 5 ,\) then \({x^2} + \frac{1}{{{x^2}}}\) is equal to∶
A
47B
49C
45D
51Question 49
Arithmetic
If 3sin θ = 2cos θ, then \(\frac{{4\sin \theta - \cos \theta }}{{4\cos \theta \; + \;\sin \theta }}\) is equal to∶
A
5/8B
5/11C
5/14D
5/7Question 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 cmB
15 cmC
16 cmD
12 cmQuestion 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
4500B
4800C
4000D
5000Question 53
Arithmetic
If a ∶ b = 5 ∶ 7, then (5a – 3b) ∶ (4a – 2b) is equal to∶
A
3 ∶ 2B
4 ∶ 3C
5 ∶ 4D
2 ∶ 3Question 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
20B
18C
15D
16Question 55
Arithmetic
The value of sin 2 42° + sin 2 48° + tan 2 60° – cosec 30° is equal to∶
A
3B
4C
2D
5Question 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 cmB
18 cmC
16 cmD
8 cmQuestion 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 ∶ 13B
16 ∶ 11C
16 ∶ 13D
15 ∶ 14Question 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
36B
32C
24D
30Question 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 ∶ 9B
2 ∶ 5C
1 ∶ 3D
2 ∶ 9Question 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
35B
25C
30D
28Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the average of the number of students who play cricket in all four schools?
A
180B
175C
185D
200Question 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
23.3B
19.4C
19.1D
19.7Question 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. 500B
Rs. 520C
Rs. 480D
Rs. 460Question 65
Arithmetic
If sin 3θ = cos(20° – θ), then θ is equal to∶
A
30B
25C
35D
28Question 66
Arithmetic
If (a – b) = 4 and ab = 2, then (a 3 – b 3 ) is equal to∶
A
80B
92C
84D
88Question 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
64.4B
65.2C
64.8D
64.6Question 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
144B
96C
128D
104Question 70
Arithmetic
What is the value of x so that the seven digit number 55350x2 is divisible by 72?
A
7B
8C
3D
1Question 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% lossB
7.3% gainC
7.3% lossD
6.8% gainQuestion 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 liveC
has a friend which parents liveD
has a friend whose parents liveQuestion 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
provokingB
dauntingC
stimulatingD
dashingQuestion 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
sluggishB
progressingC
delayedD
explosiveQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. OBSTACLE
A
AccessoryB
ClearanceC
BenefitD
BarrierQuestion 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 monthB
have risenC
abnormallyD
The cost ofQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word . ENDEAVOUR
A
AttemptB
SuccessC
ResultD
AchievementQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.(1)
A
eatersB
collectorsC
makersD
dispersersQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the correctly spelt word.
A
centimentB
serenityC
taelantD
claeverQuestion 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 everydayB
teaching yogaC
giving speechesD
contesting the seatQuestion 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
DBACB
ACDBC
CABDD
CBDAQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.(3)
A
saplingsB
speciesC
elephantsD
seedsQuestion 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 animalsB
Cows are amongstC
none shows moreD
towards their youngQuestion 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 artistC
The violin will be played by the artist.D
The violin was played by the artistQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Too unimportant to consider
A
nothingB
diminutiveC
trivialD
noticeableQuestion 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
DABCB
ACBDC
DCBAD
CBDAQuestion 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
flexibleB
ductileC
brittleD
smoothQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.(4)
A
allB
certainC
noD
everyQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the correctly spelt word
A
fortiethB
fourtiethC
fourtyethD
fortythQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.(2)
A
engineersB
conservationC
seedsD
elephantsQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.(5)
A
structuringB
expandingC
adaptingD
explainingQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. WEAKNESS
A
DisabilityB
StrengthC
IllnessD
BraveryQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. TYRANT
A
BenefactorB
ChampionC
DespotD
RivalQuestion 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 birthdayC
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 stageB
encouraged stronglyC
will be considered at a later timeD
changed completelyQuestion 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 improvementB
will be send toC
are sending toD
were being send to