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 : 98B
16 : 36C
36 : 78D
12 : 28Question 2
Logical Reasoning
If POSTER is coded as 592314 and DARK is coded as 8647, then how will STROKE be coded as?
A
234971B
234917C
493287D
329417Question 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
IllusionB
ThoughtlessC
RecognitionD
AmnesiaQuestion 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
GloomyB
MerryC
ContentedD
MellowQuestion 6
Logical Reasoning
How many triangles are there in the following figure?
A
12B
11C
15D
13Question 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, 1B
2, 4, 3, 1, 5C
1, 5, 4, 3, 2D
1, 2, 3, 4, 5Question 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. 380B
Rs. 240C
Rs. 300D
Rs. 400Question 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
FatherB
BrotherC
NephewD
UncleQuestion 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
MRQVB
ORQTC
NRQUD
NQRUQuestion 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
341B
209C
166D
154Question 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
PapayaB
GuavaC
CucumberD
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 followB
Only conclusion I followsC
Only conclusions II and III followD
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
cbadbB
bdacbC
dbacbD
dbcabQuestion 16
Logical Reasoning
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 2, 3, 6, 10, 17, 28, ?
A
43B
46C
39D
45Question 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
5B
6C
2D
4Question 19
Logical Reasoning
In a code language, TEACHING is written as SDBDGHOH. How will BOOKWORM be written as in that language?
A
ANPLVNSNB
ANPLXNNSC
CPNJXPSLD
ANPLXPSLQuestion 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
PASTB
ZOOMC
DECKD
BIRDQuestion 21
Logical Reasoning
A sustained rise in the general price level in an economy is called ________.
A
StagflationB
InflationC
DeflationD
DisinflationQuestion 22
GK
TV remote controls work on the principle of ________.
A
Bluetooth technologyB
Ultrasonic wavesC
Laser technologyD
Infrared wavesQuestion 23
GK
In March 2019, who among the followings was appointed as India's first Lokpal?
A
Justice N V RamanaB
Justice S A BobdeC
Justice Pinaki Chandra GhoseD
Justice A K Sikri Question 24
GK
Poush Mela displays local artisans displaying folk dances, music, food and culture of _______.
A
UttarakhandB
GujaratC
West BengalD
RajasthanQuestion 25
GK
Who among the following was one of the Governors during the reign of Alauddin Khilji?
A
Ghiyasuddin TughlaqB
Nasiruddin MahmudC
Shams-ud-din IltutmishD
Jalal-ud-din KhiljiQuestion 26
GK
Pramod Sawant became Chief Minister of which Indian state in March, 2019?
A
Tamil NaduB
Maharashtra C
GoaD
KeralaQuestion 27
GK
Which of the following passes connects Tawang with Lhasa?
A
Bum La PassB
Chankan PassC
Kumjawng PassD
Hpungan PassQuestion 28
GK
________ is the study of the microanatomy of cells, tissues and organs as seen through a microscope.
A
PaleontologyB
IchthyologyC
HistologyD
EntomologyQuestion 29
GK
The invasion of Delhi by Timur in ________ A.D marked the end of the Tughlaq empire.
A
1452 B
1645C
1215D
1398Question 30
GK
Which of the following passes is known as the gateway connecting Jammu and Srinagar?
A
Lanak-La PassB
Chang-La Pass C
Banihal PassD
Aghil PassQuestion 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
DendrologyB
EthnobotanyC
PalynologyD
PaleobotanyQuestion 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 NegiB
Deepak SinghC
Manish KaushikD
P Lalitha PrasadQuestion 33
GK
Rust needs three components to occur, i.e., ________.
A
Iron, nitrogen and moistureB
Iron, oxygen and moistureC
Helium, hydrogen and nitrogenD
Steel, iron and oxygenQuestion 34
GK
Who founded the Indian Statistical Institute on 17 December 1931?
A
P.C. MahalanobisB
M.H. HansenC
R.A. FischerD
F. YatesQuestion 35
GK
Which of the following articles promotes equal justice and free legal aid for all the citizens?
A
39AB
43AC
48AD
32AQuestion 36
GK
Majuli, the largest river island in the world is located in ________.
A
Uttar PradeshB
AssamC
NagalandD
Arunachal PradeshQuestion 37
GK
________ was observed nationwide from 24th to 30th April, 2019.
A
World Environment WeekB
World Postal WeekC
World Tourism WeekD
World Immunization WeekQuestion 38
GK
Government of India nominated member of NITI Aayog, ________ to head the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in March 2019.
A
V K PaulB
Amitabh KantC
Binay Ranjan SenD
Ramesh ChandQuestion 39
GK
Who founded the Sayyid dynasty?
A
Khizr KhanB
Nizam Shah C
Bahlul KhanD
Muhammad-bin-FaridQuestion 40
GK
Kala Bhavana, founded in 1919, is a noted institution of education and research in visual arts. It is located in _______.
A
West BengalB
BiharC
SikkimD
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 MohantyB
Kamlesh Nilkanth VyasC
Vishvapavan PatiD
Satyajeet RajanQuestion 42
GK
________ in Himachal Pradesh is a famous tourist attraction.
A
Rohtang PassB
Mintaka PassC
Chang-La PassD
Aghil Pass Question 43
GK
________ is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians.
A
MorphologyB
HerpetologyC
MammologyD
EthologyQuestion 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 VyasC
P V Ramesh D
Binay SenQuestion 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
IndiaB
AfghanistanC
PakistanD
AustraliaQuestion 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
80B
120C
96D
100Question 47
Arithmetic
The value of 16 ÷ 4 of 4 × [3 ÷ 4 of {4 × 3 ÷ (3 + 3)}] ÷ (2 ÷ 4 of 8) is:
A
16B
48C
9D
6Question 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 daysB
32 daysC
36 daysD
40 daysQuestion 49
Arithmetic
If sin θ = 4 cos θ, then what is the value of sin θ cos θ?
A
4/17B
2/9C
3/4D
3/10Question 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 kgB
69.68 kgC
72.82 kgD
71.28 kgQuestion 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
0B
-9C
-3D
9Question 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
23.2B
23.4C
24.4D
24.2Question 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
40B
25.8C
26.7D
42Question 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
948B
942C
1009D
999Question 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
49B
48C
51D
52Question 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. 4,259B
Rs. 4,439C
Rs. 4,394D
Rs. 4,296Question 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 : 8B
10 : 7C
11 : 5D
11 : 8Question 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
√3/2B
√3C
2√3D
(3√3)/4Question 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 kmB
320 kmC
380 kmD
360 kmQuestion 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 ≅ ΔABDB
ΔAOE ≅ ΔDOFC
ΔABC ≅ ΔDCBD
ΔAEB ≅ ΔDFCQuestion 64
Arithmetic
If x + y = 12 and xy = 27, x > y, then the value of (x 3 – y 3 ) is:
A
720B
724C
710D
702Question 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
20B
-1C
31D
11Question 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
44.5B
43C
44D
43.5Question 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 cmB
48/13 cmC
21/5 cmD
24/5 cmQuestion 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
89.64B
87.36C
89.68D
88.84Question 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
56.4B
53.8C
52.2D
55.2Question 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 xB
1 + sin x – cos xC
1 +cos x – sin xD
1 – sin x cos xQuestion 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 throughB
so busy to go throughC
such busy to go throughD
No improvementQuestion 72
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
A
InB
AtC
IntoD
OnQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4
A
boundB
confinedC
belongedD
attainedQuestion 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
DABCB
ABCDC
BADCD
BDCAQuestion 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
contemporariesB
colleaguesC
cosmopolitansD
compatriotsQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the synonym of the given word. DUBIOUS
A
fishyB
loyalC
certainD
steadyQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the synonym of the given word. ENTICE
A
enrageB
entailC
entrapD
ensueQuestion 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 itB
No improvementC
would youD
will youQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Couch potato
A
a person who watches too much televisionB
a person who is simple in natureC
a person who remains relaxed and calmD
a person who sleeps all dayQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
A
constructedB
causedC
madeD
beganQuestion 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 shoesB
outside the gateC
I know the cobblerD
which mendsQuestion 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 wallB
since the past one weekC
has been paintingD
The street artistQuestion 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
disparityB
unlikelinessC
equivalenceD
disagreementQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Lead someone by the nose
A
to quarrel with someoneB
to do the right thingC
to force someone to take the blameD
to dominate someoneQuestion 87
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.
A
whatB
whomC
whichD
whoQuestion 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
BACDB
ABCDC
CBDAD
DCABQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
A
chieflyB
broadlyC
generallyD
finallyQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the wrongly spelt word.
A
megreB
measureC
meadowD
matterQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the antonym of the given word. FINITE
A
finishedB
endlessC
limitedD
boundQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the wrongly spelt word.
A
renassainceB
rendezvousC
remunerationD
remonstrateQuestion 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
prophetB
fatalistC
seerD
fanaticQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the antonym of the given word. REPRIMAND
A
blameB
complimentC
reproachD
apprehendQuestion 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
truceB
agreementC
contestD
conflict