SSC-CGL 2019 Questions

4 June 2019 • Shift 3

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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 28 : 63

A
48 : 98
B
16 : 36
C
36 : 78
D
12 : 28
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

If POSTER is coded as 592314 and DARK is coded as 8647, then how will STROKE be coded as?

A
234971
B
234917
C
493287
D
329417
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Which two signa should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct? 12 – 6 ÷ 12 × 6 + 6 = 9

A
+ and ÷
B
× and +
C
and +
D
÷ and ×
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

‘Dumbness’ is related to ‘Speech’ in the same way as ‘_______’ is related to ‘Memory’.

A
Illusion
B
Thoughtless
C
Recognition
D
Amnesia
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. Happy : Glad ∷ Sad : ?

A
Gloomy
B
Merry
C
Contented
D
Mellow
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

How many triangles are there in the following figure?

A
12
B
11
C
15
D
13
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Writing 2. Distributing 3. Publishing 4. Printing 5. Editing

A
2, 3, 4, 5, 1
B
2, 4, 3, 1, 5
C
1, 5, 4, 3, 2
D
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (12, 16, 28)

A
(20, 25, 35)
B
(9, 15, 21)
C
(18, 24, 42)
D
(36, 48, 77)
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Rs. 820 is divided among 6 men, 8 women, and 12 boys in such a way that every woman gets an amount equal to that received by one man and one boy combined and that every man gets one and a half times the amount received by a boy. What is the total amount received by 8 women?

A
Rs. 380
B
Rs. 240
C
Rs. 300
D
Rs. 400
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

In a family of eight persons, there are two couples, each having two children. C and D are cousin brothers. The father of E is married to G, who is the aunt of F. F’s mother, H is married to B, the brother of A. C is the nephew of H. How is A related to D?

A
Father
B
Brother
C
Nephew
D
Uncle
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster. JKLM : HLKO ∷ PQRS : ?

A
MRQV
B
ORQT
C
NRQU
D
NQRU
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

Three of the following four numbers are a like in a certain way and one is different, Pick the number that is different from the rest.

A
341
B
209
C
166
D
154
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Papaya
B
Guava
C
Cucumber
D
Pomegranate 
Question 14
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) form the statements. Statements: Some students are players Some players are athletes Conclusions: I. Some students are athletes. II. Some players are students III. No students is an athlete.

A
Only conclusion II and either conclusion I or III follow
B
Only conclusion I follows
C
Only conclusions II and III follow
D
None of the conclusions follows.
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

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

A
cbadb
B
bdacb
C
dbacb
D
dbcab
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 2, 3, 6, 10, 17, 28, ?

A
43
B
46
C
39
D
45
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (15, 22, 31)

A
(23, 30, 40)
B
(7, 14, 23)
C
(11, 18, 29)
D
(5, 11, 20)
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Two different positions of the same dice are shown. Which number will be at the top if 1 is at the bottom?

A
5
B
6
C
2
D
4
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, TEACHING is written as SDBDGHOH. How will BOOKWORM be written as in that language?

A
ANPLVNSN
B
ANPLXNNS
C
CPNJXPSL
D
ANPLXPSL
Question 20
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
PAST
B
ZOOM
C
DECK
D
BIRD
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

A sustained rise in the general price level in an economy is called ________.

A
Stagflation
B
Inflation
C
Deflation
D
Disinflation
Question 22
GK

TV remote controls work on the principle of ________.

A
Bluetooth technology
B
Ultrasonic waves
C
Laser technology
D
Infrared waves
Question 23
GK

In March 2019, who among the followings was appointed as India's first Lokpal?

A
Justice N V Ramana
B
Justice S A Bobde
C
Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose
D
Justice A K Sikri 
Question 24
GK

Poush Mela displays local artisans displaying folk dances, music, food and culture of _______.

A
Uttarakhand
B
Gujarat
C
West Bengal
D
Rajasthan
Question 25
GK

Who among the following was one of the Governors during the reign of Alauddin Khilji?

A
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B
Nasiruddin Mahmud
C
Shams-ud-din Iltutmish
D
Jalal-ud-din Khilji
Question 26
GK

Pramod Sawant became Chief Minister of which Indian state in March, 2019?

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Maharashtra 
C
Goa
D
Kerala
Question 27
GK

Which of the following passes connects Tawang with Lhasa?

A
Bum La Pass
B
Chankan Pass
C
Kumjawng Pass
D
Hpungan Pass
Question 28
GK

________ is the study of the microanatomy of cells, tissues and organs as seen through a microscope.

A
Paleontology
B
Ichthyology
C
Histology
D
Entomology
Question 29
GK

The invasion of Delhi by Timur in ________ A.D marked the end of the Tughlaq empire.

A
1452 
B
1645
C
1215
D
1398
Question 30
GK

Which of the following passes is known as the gateway connecting Jammu and Srinagar?

A
Lanak-La Pass
B
Chang-La Pass 
C
Banihal Pass
D
Aghil Pass
Question 31
GK

________ is a scientific discipline concerned with the study of plant pollen, spores, and certain microscopic planktonic organisms, in both, living and fossil form.

A
Dendrology
B
Ethnobotany
C
Palynology
D
Paleobotany
Question 32
GK

In March 2019, India won five silver medals at the Makran Cup Boxing Tournament in Iran. Who among the following is NOT one of the silver medallist?

A
Duryodhan Singh Negi
B
Deepak Singh
C
Manish Kaushik
D
P Lalitha Prasad
Question 33
GK

Rust needs three components to occur, i.e., ________.

A
Iron, nitrogen and moisture
B
Iron, oxygen and moisture
C
Helium, hydrogen and nitrogen
D
Steel, iron and oxygen
Question 34
GK

Who founded the Indian Statistical Institute on 17 December 1931?

A
P.C. Mahalanobis
B
M.H. Hansen
C
R.A. Fischer
D
F. Yates
Question 35
GK

Which of the following articles promotes equal justice and free legal aid for all the citizens?

A
39A
B
43A
C
48A
D
32A
Question 36
GK

Majuli, the largest river island in the world is located in ________.

A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Assam
C
Nagaland
D
Arunachal Pradesh
Question 37
GK

________ was observed nationwide from 24th to 30th April, 2019.

A
World Environment Week
B
World Postal Week
C
World Tourism Week
D
World Immunization Week
Question 38
GK

Government of India nominated member of NITI Aayog, ________ to head the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in March 2019.

A
V K Paul
B
Amitabh Kant
C
Binay Ranjan Sen
D
Ramesh Chand
Question 39
GK

Who founded the Sayyid dynasty?

A
Khizr Khan
B
Nizam Shah 
C
Bahlul Khan
D
Muhammad-bin-Farid
Question 40
GK

Kala Bhavana, founded in 1919, is a noted institution of education and research in visual arts. It is located in _______.

A
West Bengal
B
Bihar
C
Sikkim
D
Uttar Pradesh 
Question 41
GK

Who was appointed as the director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) for a period of three years in March 2019?

A
 Ajit Kumar Mohanty
B
Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas
C
Vishvapavan Pati
D
Satyajeet Rajan
Question 42
GK

________ in Himachal Pradesh is a famous tourist attraction.

A
Rohtang Pass
B
Mintaka Pass
C
Chang-La Pass
D
Aghil Pass 
Question 43
GK

________ is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians.

A
Morphology
B
Herpetology
C
Mammology
D
Ethology
Question 44
GK

In March 2019, the government of India appointed ________as the director-general of the National Archives of India.

A
V K Paul 
B
Kamlesh Vyas
C
P V Ramesh 
D
Binay Sen
Question 45
GK

________ created history in its second Twenty-20 International against Ireland by achieving the highest-ever T20 total at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

A
India
B
Afghanistan
C
Pakistan
D
Australia
Question 46
GK

When the price of an item was reduced by 20%, then its sale increased by x%. If there is an increase of 60% in the receipt of the revenue, then the value of x is:

A
80
B
120
C
96
D
100
Question 47
Arithmetic

The value of 16 ÷ 4 of 4 × [3 ÷ 4 of {4 × 3 ÷ (3 + 3)}] ÷ (2 ÷ 4 of 8) is:

A
16
B
48
C
9
D
6
Question 48
Arithmetic

The efficiencies of A, B and C are in the ratio 5 : 3 : 8. Working together they can complete a work in 30 days. A and B worked together for 20 days. The remaining work will be completed by C alone in:

A
30 days
B
32 days
C
36 days
D
40 days
Question 49
Arithmetic

If sin θ = 4 cos θ, then what is the value of sin θ cos θ?

A
4/17
B
2/9
C
3/4
D
3/10
Question 50
Arithmetic

The length of a metallic pipe is 7.56 m. Its external and internal radii are 2.5 cm and 1.5 cm respectively. If 1 cm 3 of the metal weight 7.5 g, then the weight of the pipe is : (Take π = 22/7)

A
70.14 kg
B
69.68 kg
C
72.82 kg
D
71.28 kg
Question 51
Arithmetic

If 2x 2 + y 2 + 6x – 2xy + 9 = 0, then the value of (4x 3 – y 3 + x 2 y 2 ) is:

A
0
B
-9
C
-3
D
9
Question 52
Arithmetic

A trader marks his goods at 40% above the cost price. He sells 70% of the goods at the marked price and the rest, he sells by allowing a 40% discount on the marked price. His percentage profit is:

A
23.2
B
23.4
C
24.4
D
24.2
Question 53
Arithmetic

The table shows the production of different types of cars (in thousands). City/ Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 A 54 58 60 63 55 B 40 54 56 61 67 C 46 50 63 73 77 D 33 35 48 45 49 E 47 43 53 48 52 The total production of all type of cars, except type B, in 2012 is what percent less than the total production of all types of cars in 2016?

A
40
B
25.8
C
26.7
D
42
Question 54
Arithmetic

The vertices of ΔPQR lie on a circle with centre O, SR is a tangent to the circle at the point R. If QR bisects the ∠ORS, then what is the measures of ∠RPQ?

A
60°
B
30°
C
40°
D
45°
Question 55
Arithmetic

The table shows the production of different types of cars (in thousands). City/ Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 A 54 58 60 63 55 B 40 54 56 61 67 C 46 50 63 73 77 D 33 35 48 45 49 E 47 43 53 48 52 If the data related to the production of type D cars is represented by a pie chart, then the central angle of the sector representing the production of cars in 2013 will be:

A
77°
B
84°
C
75°
D
60°
Question 56
Arithmetic

In a circle with center O, ACBO is a parallelogram where C is a point on the minor arc AB. What is the measure of ∠AOB?

A
110°
B
120°
C
150°
D
100°
Question 57
Arithmetic

If x 2 + y 2 + z 2 = 133, xy + yz + zx = 114 and xyz = 216, then the value of x 3 + y 3 + z 3 is:

A
948
B
942
C
1009
D
999
Question 58
Arithmetic

The ratio of the present ages of A and B is 8 : 9. After 9 years, this ratio will become 19 : 21. C is 3 years younger to B. What is the present (in years) of C?

A
49
B
48
C
51
D
52
Question 59
Arithmetic

What is the compound interest on a sum of Rs. 10,000 at 14% p.a. for \(2\frac{5}{7}\) years where the interest is compounded yearly?

A
Rs. 4,259
B
Rs. 4,439
C
Rs. 4,394
D
Rs. 4,296
Question 60
Arithmetic

The table shows the production of different types of cars (in thousands). City/ Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 A 54 58 60 63 55 B 40 54 56 61 67 C 46 50 63 73 77 D 33 35 48 45 49 E 47 43 53 48 52 What is the ratio of the total production of type E cars in 2014 and type C cars in 2016 taken together to the total production of type B cars in 2014 and type D cars in 2013 taken together?

A
9 : 8
B
10 : 7
C
11 : 5
D
11 : 8
Question 61
Arithmetic

If \(\frac{{{{\cos }^2}{\rm{\theta }}}}{{{{\cot }^2}{\rm{\theta }} - {{\cos }^2}{\rm{\theta }}}} = 3,{\rm{}}\) 0° < θ < 90°, then the value of cot θ + cosec θ is:

A
√3/2
B
√3
C
2√3
D
(3√3)/4
Question 62
Arithmetic

The distance between two station A and B is 800 km. A train X starts from A and moves towards B at 40 km/h and another trains Y starts from B and moves towards A at 60 km/h. how far from A will they cross each other?

A
300 km
B
320 km
C
380 km
D
360 km
Question 63
Arithmetic

ABDC is a parallelogram in which diagonals AD and BC intersect at O. AE and DF are perpendicular on BC at E and F, respectively. Which of the following is not true?

A
ΔADC ≅ ΔABD
B
ΔAOE ≅ ΔDOF
C
ΔABC ≅ ΔDCB
D
ΔAEB ≅ ΔDFC
Question 64
Arithmetic

If x + y = 12 and xy = 27, x > y, then the value of (x 3 – y 3 ) is:

A
720
B
724
C
710
D
702
Question 65
Arithmetic

If a 9-digit number 32x4115y2 is divisible by 88, then the value of (4x – y) for the smallest possible value of y is:

A
20
B
-1
C
31
D
11
Question 66
Arithmetic

The average of twelve numbers is 46. The average of the first four numbers is 43 and that of the last five numbers is 49.4. The 5 th and the 6 th numbers are respectively 4 and 6 more than the 7 th number. What is the average of the 5 th and 7 th numbers?

A
44.5
B
43
C
44
D
43.5
Question 67
Arithmetic

In ΔABC with sides 6 cm, 7 cm and 8 cm, the angle bisector of the largest angle divides the opposite side into two segments. What is the length of the shorter segment?

A
56/13 cm
B
48/13 cm
C
21/5 cm
D
24/5 cm
Question 68
Arithmetic

Abhi bought two articles for Rs. 624. He sold one at a loss of 14% and the other at a profit of 14%. If the selling price of both the articles is equal, then the difference between their cost prices (in Rs.) is:

A
89.64
B
87.36
C
89.68
D
88.84
Question 69
Arithmetic

The table shows the production of different types of cars (in thousands). City/ Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 A 54 58 60 63 55 B 40 54 56 61 67 C 46 50 63 73 77 D 33 35 48 45 49 E 47 43 53 48 52 The total production of type E cars in 2012 and 2013 is approximately what percent more than the average production of type A cars during the years 2012 to 2016?

A
56.4
B
53.8
C
52.2
D
55.2
Question 70
Arithmetic

Let \({\rm{a}} = \frac{{2\sin {\rm{x}}}}{{1 + \sin {\rm{x}} + \cos {\rm{x}}}}{\rm{and\;b}} = \frac{{\rm{c}}}{{1 + \sin {\rm{x}}}}\) . then a = b, if c = ?

A
1 + sin x cos x
B
1 + sin x – cos x
C
1 +cos x – sin x
D
1 – sin x cos x
Question 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 Head has been so busy to go through these files and resolve the matter

A
too busy to go through
B
so busy to go through
C
such busy to go through
D
No improvement
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.

A
In
B
At
C
Into
D
On
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4

A
bound
B
confined
C
belonged
D
attained
Question 74
Comprehension

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. In China, thousands of people celebrated it. B. The Lunar New Year of the Pig began on 5th February. C. Others burned the first joss sticks of the year to bring them good fortune. D. Some performers re-enacted historical ceremonies.  

A
DABC
B
ABCD
C
BADC
D
BDCA
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Take this suitcase upstairs.

A
You are requested to take this suitcase upstairs.
B
Let this suitcase been taken upstairs.
C
This suitcase should be taken upstairs.
D
You must be taking this suitcase upstairs.
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the correct active form of the given sentence. The wall of this park is being painted by children.

A
Children painted the wall of this park.
B
Children are painting the wall of this park.
C
The wall is painting children of this park.
D
Children have been painting the wall of this park.
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Persons living at the same time

A
contemporaries
B
colleagues
C
cosmopolitans
D
compatriots
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the synonym of the given word. DUBIOUS

A
fishy
B
loyal
C
certain
D
steady
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the synonym of the given word. ENTICE

A
enrage
B
entail
C
entrap
D
ensue
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. You won't tell the secret, won't you? 

A
isn't it
B
No improvement
C
would you
D
will you
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Couch potato

A
a person who watches too much television
B
a person who is simple in nature
C
a person who remains relaxed and calm
D
a person who sleeps all day
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

A
constructed
B
caused
C
made
D
began
Question 83
Comprehension

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. I know the cobbler which mends the shoes outside the gate of our colony.

A
the shoes
B
outside the gate
C
I know the cobbler
D
which mends
Question 84
Comprehension

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. The street artist Satish Munjal has been painting this wall since the past one week.

A
this wall
B
since the past one week
C
has been painting
D
The street artist
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. In many countries the ______ in pay for men and women is quite common, for example, in Germany women are paid 21 per cent less as compared to men.

A
disparity
B
unlikeliness
C
equivalence
D
disagreement
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Lead someone by the nose

A
to quarrel with someone
B
to do the right thing
C
to force someone to take the blame
D
to dominate someone
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.

A
what
B
whom
C
which
D
who
Question 88
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. In fact, Canada accounts for nearly one-third of the world's production of news print. B. Forest products, therefore, have been important export items of Canada for more than a century. C. A large part of Canada is covered with coniferous trees. D. Pulp and paper are their two most important forest products.

A
BACD
B
ABCD
C
CBDA
D
DCAB
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.

A
chiefly
B
broadly
C
generally
D
finally
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the wrongly spelt word.

A
megre
B
measure
C
meadow
D
matter
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the antonym of the given word. FINITE

A
finished
B
endless
C
limited
D
bound
Question 92
Comprehension

Select the wrongly spelt word.

A
renassaince
B
rendezvous
C
remuneration
D
remonstrate
Question 93
Comprehension

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Someone who believes that people cannot change the way events will happen

A
prophet
B
fatalist
C
seer
D
fanatic
Question 94
Comprehension

Select the antonym of the given word. REPRIMAND

A
blame
B
compliment
C
reproach
D
apprehend
Question 95
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Catholics and Protestants have a long history of ______ in Northern Ireland but volunteers from both communities came together to build the monument of Peace

A
truce
B
agreement
C
contest
D
conflict