SSC-CGL 2019 Questions

4 June 2019 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

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

A
MPNO
B
TWUV
C
DGEF
D
HNLJ
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

P is the father of Q and the grandfather of R. R is the brother of S. S’s mother, T, is married to V. T is the sister of Q. How is V related to P?

A
Son
B
Brother-in-law
C
Nephew
D
Son-in-law
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Perseverance
B
Firmness
C
Tenacity
D
Tendency
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
56
B
12
C
30
D
14
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, TEMPLE is written as DKOLDS. How will WORSHIP be written as in that language?

A
VNQGHOR
B
OHGRQNV
C
QJITSPX
D
OGHQRVN
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

Two different positions of the same dice are shown. Which number will be at the top if 6 is at the bottom?

A
2
B
4
C
1
D
3
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (7, 13, 21)

A
(2, 8, 16)
B
(9, 16, 25)
C
(17, 22, 30)
D
(12, 18, 25)
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Medicine 2. Diagnosis 3. Prescription 4. Illness 5. Recovery 6. Doctor

A
4, 6, 3, 2, 1, 5
B
2, 6, 4, 1, 3, 5
C
4, 6, 2, 3, 1, 5
D
4, 6, 1, 3, 2, 5
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

‘Action’ is related to ‘Reaction’ in the same way as ‘Stimulus’ is related to ‘_________’.

A
Reception
B
Response
C
Vision
D
Feedback
Question 10
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 cars are vehicles. No vehicle is a four-wheeler. Conclusions: I. No car is a four-wheeler. II. All four-wheelers are cars. III. Some vehicles are cars.

A
All conclusions follow
B
Only conclusions I and II follow
C
Only conclusion I follows
D
Only conclusion III follows
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 2, 5, 11, 23, 44, ?

A
77
B
63
C
66
D
51
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

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

A
bdcab
B
bdabc
C
cbdbc
D
bdbca
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

How many triangles are there in the following figure?

A
18
B
14
C
16
D
20
Question 14
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. Heat : Sun

A
Ride : Car
B
Atmosphere : Humidity
C
Vitamin : Fruit
D
Home : Terrace
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Which two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct? 18 + 6 - 6 ÷ 3 × 3 = 6

A
+ and ×
B
+ and ÷
C
+ and -
D
and ÷
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Select the number-pair in which two numbers are related in the same way as are two numbers of the following number-pair. 4 : 32

A
10 : 160
B
6 : 108
C
8 : 248
D
5 : 62
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

10 years ago, a father’s age was \(3\frac{1}{2}\) times that of his son, and 10 years from now, the father’s age will be \(2\frac{1}{4}\)  times that of the son. What will be the sum of the ages of the father and the son at present?

A
115 years
B
100 years
C
110 years
D
120 years
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (10, 18, 38)

A
(12, 22, 46)
B
(14, 12, 8)
C
(4, 12, 22)
D
(18, 6, 14)
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

If BACK is coded as 11312 and CAKE is coded as 51113, then how will MADE be coded as?

A
51413
B
54113
C
31145
D
13145
Question 20
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. BECD : YVXW ∷ DGEF : ?

A
WUTV
B
VRTS
C
WTVU
D
XUWV
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

The Special Olympics World Games 2019 was inaugurated at ________.

A
Austria
B
Germany
C
Abu Dhabi
D
Sweden
Question 22
GK

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the Uniform Civil Code?

A
Article 43
B
Article 45
C
Article 44
D
Article 46
Question 23
GK

Who was the founder of the Badami Chalukya dynasty ? 

A
Mangalesa
B
Pulakesin I
C
Narasimhavarman
D
Kirtivarman
Question 24
GK

Name the gland that controls the functioning of other endocrine glands.

A
Pancreas
B
Thymus gland
C
Adrenal gland
D
Pituitary gland 
Question 25
GK

Name the first Indian budget carrier to join the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

A
Jet Airways
B
SpiceJet
C
Indigo
D
GoAir
Question 26
GK

Who was the first ever female secretary general of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)?

A
Madeleine Albright
B
Fathimath Dhiyana Saeed
C
Jeremiah Nyamane Kingsley
D
António Guterres
Question 27
GK

Buckminsterfullerene is an allotrope of _______.

A
Boron
B
Iron
C
Carbon
D
Phosphorus
Question 28
GK

Which of the following is an aldehyde?

A
Propanal
B
Propanol
C
Propine
D
Propanone
Question 29
GK

In India, Project Tiger started in ________.

A
1992
B
1979
C
1982
D
1973
Question 30
GK

Which of the following is NOT one of the monarchical states that existed in the 7th and early 6th centuries BC in India?

A
Kosala
B
Avanti
C
Vaishali
D
Magadha
Question 31
GK

________ is the traditional musical instrument of the Limboo community of Sikkim.

A
Naumati
B
Chyap-Brung
C
Chutkay
D
Jeurum Silly
Question 32
GK

Which of the following states passed the Maintenance of Household Registers Bill in March 2019?

A
Mizoram
B
Odisha
C
Assam
D
West Bengal
Question 33
GK

The idea of residual powers in Indian constitution has been taken from the constitution of ________.

A
South Africa
B
Japan
C
USA
D
Canada
Question 34
GK

Which of the following has a strong fruity fragrance?

A
Ethyl acetate
B
Methanoic acid
C
Methyl chloride
D
Methanol
Question 35
GK

Which of the following Public Sector Undertakings was accorded the Maharatna status in February 2013?

A
BHEL
B
OIL
C
CIL
D
ONGC
Question 36
GK

Which panel set up by the Government of India suggested total decontrol of the sugar industry?

A
RamSevak Panel
B
Sri Krishna Panel 
C
Rangarajan Panel 
D
RadheShyam Panel 
Question 37
GK

Name the pass in Uttarakhand which is used by pilgrims to Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra.

A
Khardung La
B
Pensi La
C
Banihal Pass
D
Lipu Lekh
Question 38
GK

How many great powers (Mahajanpadas) existed in the 7th and early 6th centuries BC, during the life time of Lord Gautam Buddha?

A
17
B
16
C
13
D
11
Question 39
GK

Name the state Chandragupta-I got in dowry from the Lichhavis.

A
Pataliputra
B
Saketa
C
Ujjain
D
Prayaga
Question 40
GK

Which team won the Ranji Trophy final 2017?

A
Mumbai
B
Punjab
C
Vidarbha
D
Delhi
Question 41
GK

Which of the following is the first working prototype of Internet?

A
APNET
B
PANET
C
ANET
D
ARPANET
Question 42
GK

Which of the following Biosphere Reserves was the first to be established by the Government of India?

A
Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve 
B
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve 
C
Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
D
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
Question 43
GK

________ is a group folk dance of Sikkim performed in honour of Mount Khangchendzonga, the guardian deity of the Sikkimese people.

A
Zo-Mal-Lok
B
Chu-Faat
C
Tendong Lo Rum Faat
D
Kinchum-Chu-Bomsa
Question 44
GK

Name the first ever female prime minister in the world.

A
Golda Meir 
B
Indira Gandhi
C
Sirimavo Bandaranaike 
D
Elisabeth Domitien
Question 45
GK

In March 2019, social media platforms and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) presented a ________ for the General Election 2019 to the Election Commission of India.

A
Detailed To Do List 
B
Voluntary Code of Ethics 
C
Centre of Voting List
D
Precautionary Code
Question 46
GK

If [8(x + y) 3 – 27(x – y) 3 ] ÷ (5y – x) = Ax 2 + Bxy + Cy 2 , then the value of (A + B + C) is:

A
26
B
19
C
16
D
13
Question 47
Arithmetic

The ratio of the efficiencies of A, B and C is 4 : 5 : 3. Working together, they can complete that work in 25 days. A and C together will complete 35% of that work in:

A
15 days
B
18 days
C
12 days
D
10 days
Question 48
Arithmetic

The marked price of an article is Rs. 315. It is sold for Rs. 288. If there is a loss of 4%, then by what percent above the cost is the article marked?

A
5
B
\(5\frac{1}{2}\)
C
8
D
\(6\frac{1}{2}\)
Question 49
Arithmetic

If the 8-digit number 789x531y is divisible by 72, then the value of (5x – 3y) is:

A
2
B
1
C
-1
D
0
Question 50
Arithmetic

Renu bought an article for Rs. 1,240 and sold it at a loss of 25%. With this amount, she bought another article and sold it at a gain of 40%. Her overall percentage profit is:

A
12
B
\(6\frac{2}{3}\)
C
5
D
15
Question 51
Arithmetic

The value of 5 ÷ 5 of 5 × 2 + 2 ÷ 2 of 2 × 5 – (5 – 2) ÷ 6 × 2 is:

A
19/10
B
23/2
C
9/5
D
19
Question 52
Arithmetic

The ratio of the total production of cars of type C and E taken together in 2013 to the total production of cars of type D in 2014 and 2016 and type E in 2017 taken together is:

A
8 : 13
B
13 : 32
C
8 : 11
D
5 : 8
Question 53
Arithmetic

If 16x 2 + 9y 2 + 4z 2 = 24(x – y + z) – 61, then the value of (xy + 2z) is:

A
5
B
1
C
3
D
2
Question 54
Arithmetic

In ΔABC, AD ⊥ BC and BE ⊥ AC. AD and BE intersect each other at F. If BF = AC, then the measure of ∠ABC is:

A
50°
B
60°
C
45°
D
70°
Question 55
Arithmetic

If 0° < θ < 90° and cos 2 θ = 3 (cot 2 θ – cos 2 θ) then the value of (1/2 × secθ + sinθ) -1 is:

A
√3 + 2
B
2(2 – √3)
C
√3 + 1
D
2(√3 – 1)
Question 56
Arithmetic

The compound interest on a certain sum in \(2\frac{1}{2}\) years at 10% p.a., interest compounded yearly, is Rs. 1,623. The sum is:

A
Rs. 7,200
B
Rs. 5,000
C
Rs. 6,500
D
Rs. 6,000
Question 57
Arithmetic

If the data regarding the production of cars of type B is represented by a pie-chart, then the angle of the sector representing the production of cars in 2016 will be:

A
72°
B
60°
C
96°
D
80°
Question 58
Arithmetic

The total production of cars of type B in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017 taken together is what percent less than the total production of all types of cars in 2017? (Correct to one decimal place)

A
17.6
B
18.4
C
18.2
D
15.8
Question 59
Arithmetic

If x is subtracted from each of 23, 39, 32 and 56, the numbers so obtained, in this order, are in proportion. What is the mean proportional between (x + 4) and (3x + 1)?

A
15
B
14
C
12
D
10
Question 60
Arithmetic

A takes 30 minutes more than B to cover a distance of 15 km at a certain speed. But if A doubles his speed, he takes one hour less than B to cover the same distance. What is the speed (in km/h) of B?

A
5
B
\(6\frac{1}{2}\)
C
6
D
\(5\frac{1}{2}\)
Question 61
Arithmetic

Two circles of radii 10 cm and 8 cm intersect at the points P and Q. If PQ = 12 cm, and the distance between the centres of the circles is x cm. The value of x (correct to one decimal place) is:

A
14.8
B
12.8
C
13.3
D
13.9
Question 62
Arithmetic

If x + y + z = 19, xy + yz + zx = 114, then the value of \(\sqrt {{{\rm{x}}^3}{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}{{\rm{y}}^3}{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}{{\rm{z}}^3} - 3{\rm{xyz}}} \) is:

A
21
B
13
C
17
D
19
Question 63
Arithmetic

ΔABC is similar to ΔDEF. The area of ΔABC is 100 cm 2 and the area of ΔDEF is 49 cm 2 . If the altitude of ΔABC = 5 cm, then the corresponding altitude of ΔDEF is:

A
4.5 cm
B
7 cm
C
3.5 cm
D
6 cm
Question 64
Arithmetic

The average weight of a certain number of students in a class is 68.5 kg. If 4 new students having weights 72.2 kg, 70.8 kg, 70.3 kg and 66.7 kg join the class, then the average weight of all the students increases by 300 g. The number of students in the class, initially, is:

A
16
B
11
C
21
D
26
Question 65
Arithmetic

The income of Raju is 20% more than his expenditure. If his income increases by 60% and his expenditure increases by 70%, then by what percent does his savings increase/decrease?

A
It decreases by 2%
B
It decreases by 10%
C
It increases by 2%
D
It increases by 10%
Question 66
Arithmetic

How much iron sheet (in m 2 ) will be needed to construct a rectangular tank measuring 10 m × 8 m × 6 m, if a circular opening of radius one metre is to be left at the top of the tank? (correct to one decimal place)

A
370.4
B
370.8
C
372.9
D
371.6
Question 67
Arithmetic

If cos θ = 2p/(1 + p 2 ), then tan θ is equal to:

A
\(\frac{{2{\rm{p}}}}{{1 - {{\rm{p}}^2}}}\)
B
\(\frac{{{{\rm{p}}^2}}}{{1{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}{{\rm{p}}^2}}}\)
C
\(\frac{{1 - {{\rm{p}}^2}}}{{2{\rm{p}}}}\)
D
\(\frac{{1 - {{\rm{p}}^2}}}{{1{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}{{\rm{p}}^2}}}\)
Question 68
Arithmetic

ΔABC is inscribed in a circle with centre O. AO is produced to meet the circle at K and AD⊥ BC. If ∠B = 80° and ∠C = 64°, then the measure of ∠DAK is:

A
16°
B
12°
C
20°
D
10°
Question 69
Arithmetic

\({\left( {\frac{{\sin {\rm{\theta }} - 2{{\sin }^3}{\rm{\theta }}}}{{2{{\cos }^3}{\rm{\theta }} - \cos {\rm{\theta }}}}} \right)^2}{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}1,{\rm{\;\theta }} \ne 45^\circ ,\) is equal to:

A
cot 2 θ
B
cosec 2 θ
C
2tan 2 θ
D
sec 2 θ
Question 70
Arithmetic

The production of cars of type A in 2015 and of type C in 2013 taken together is approximately what percent of the total production of cars of type D in five years?

A
43.5
B
40.2
C
42.4
D
42.8
Question 71
Arithmetic

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Due to the Cyclone Idai vast areas of land have been flooded, roads destroyed and communications disrupting in Zimbabwe and Mosambique.

A
vast areas of land have been flooded
B
Due to the Cyclone Idai
C
roads destroyed
D
and communications disrupting
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.

A
councillor
B
member
C
mayor
D
worker
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. The State Government argued that it could not ______ the increase in the teachers' salaries as awarded by the court.

A
afford
B
get
C
stand
D
spare
Question 74
Comprehension

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. That sort of pollution, which is also widespread in other south east Asian nations, regularly kills wildlife like whales and turtles that ingest the waste. B. Environmental groups have tagged the Philippines as one of the world's biggest ocean polluters due to its reliance on single-use plastic. C. In Thailand also, a whale died last year after swallowing more than 80 plastic bags. D. In the latest case, a whale with 40 kilos of plastic trash in its stomach died on Saturday in southern Philippines where it was stranded a day earlier.

A
BCAD
B
ABCD
C
BADC
D
DABC
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the correct active form of the given sentence. The main gate of the building was being guarded by gun-totting guards.

A
The main gate of the building were guarding gun-totting guards.
B
Gun-totting guards were guarding the main gate of the building.
C
Gun-totting guards have been guarding the main gate of the building.
D
Gun-totting guards guarded the main gate of the building.
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. costs an arm and a leg

A
nothing to lose
B
rarely available
C
easy to obtain
D
very expensive
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. get out of hand

A
get upset
B
give up something
C
get out of control
D
to complete a task
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

A
was left
B
leaves
C
was leaving
D
has left
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.

A
local
B
next
C
neighbour
D
near
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Do not park your car in front of my house.

A
My house should not be parked in front of your car.
B
Your car could not be parked in front of my house
C
Your car need not be parked in front of my house.
D
Your car should not be parked in front of my house
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the antonym of the given word. TENDER

A
gentle
B
rough
C
soft
D
warm
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4

A
as well
B
also
C
alongside
D
along
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the synonym of the given word. TILT

A
cross
B
support
C
slant
D
straighten
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the wrongly spelt word.

A
comparison
B
communication
C
compitition
D
comparable
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. I l ook for a better job for the last two months, but nothing is in sight

A
have looked for a better job
B
have been looking for a better job
C
looked for a better job
D
No improvement
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.

A
it
B
he
C
they
D
she
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the wrongly spelt word.

A
example
B
examplify
C
exhale
D
exempt
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. A person, animal or plant belonging originally to a place

A
alien
B
occupant
C
resident
D
native
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. If you join this job now, it proves to be good in the long run.

A
it proves good
B
it will prove to be good
C
it has proved to be good
D
No improvement
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. Scientists at Cambridge University are ______ how plants can give us sustainable energy.

A
investigating
B
inspecting
C
scrutinizing
D
looking
Question 91
Comprehension

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. The elephant tusks were tracked from the Democratic Republic of Congo for two months. B. Customs officials in Thailand say it's the biggest seizure in the country's history. C. Four tonnes of ivory, with a market value of $6 million - it was an impressive haul. D. Officials say they were being transported to Laos, from where they believed the ivory would be sold to customers across Asia.

A
ABCD
B
CABD
C
ACDB
D
CBAD
Question 92
Comprehension

Select the antonym of the given word. ESCALATE

A
reduce
B
raise
C
enlarge
D
heighten
Question 93
Comprehension

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. A person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging.

A
itinerant
B
truant
C
migrant
D
vagrant
Question 94
Comprehension

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. She got two quick promotions in order that she has good communication skills.

A
she has good communication skills
B
She got
C
two quick promotions
D
in order that
Question 95
Comprehension

Select the synonym of the given word. GARRULOUS

A
concise
B
throaty
C
guttural
D
talkative