SSC-CGL 2019 Questions

6 June 2019 • Shift 1

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, SUNDAY is written as DNUAYS, how will MOTHER be written as in that language?

A
THEORM
B
HTOERM
C
HOTERM
D
HTEOMR
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

What will be the value of the following equation if ‘÷’ means ‘addition’, ‘+’ means ‘subtraction’, ‘-‘ means ‘multiplication’ and ‘×’ means ‘division’ 54 × 6 – 7 ÷ 8 + 2 = ?

A
57
B
69
C
61
D
63
Question 3
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
TUWZ
B
PQTX
C
DEGJ
D
MNPS
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Hindrance
B
Indulgence
C
Benevolence
D
Courtesy
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

How many triangles are there in the following figure?

A
12
B
16
C
14
D
18
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

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

A
South Korea : Rupiya
B
Russia : Ruble
C
Malaysia : Ringgit
D
Bangladesh : Taka
Question 7
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. Frown : Displeasure

A
Laugh : Comedy
B
Madness : Illness
C
Smile : Ecstasy
D
Grief : Sorrow
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

P is the father of Q and R is the son of S. T is the brother of P. Q is the sister of R. How is S related to T?

A
Brother-in-law
B
Brother
C
Sister-in-law
D
Daughter
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

The rotated positions of a dice are given below. Which number will be at the top if ‘3’ is at the bottom?

A
6
B
4
C
2
D
1
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Which two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct? 15 - 9 ÷ 6 × 10 + 5 = 25

A
× and ÷
B
+ and ÷
C
× and -
D
+ and -
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, if FRIDGE is written as GTLHLK, then in the same language how will you write the word KETTLE?

A
LGWXQK
B
XKWQLG
C
GLXWQK
D
WQLGXK
Question 12
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, decided which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some mobile are instruments, All instruments are heavy items. Conclusion: I. Some mobiles are heavy items. II. No mobile is a heavy item. III. Some heavy items are instruments.

A
Only conclusions I and III follow
B
Only conclusions I follow
C
Only conclusions III and either conclusion I or II follow
D
All conclusions follow
Question 13
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. DKFM : FIHK ∷ BLGP : ?

A
DNER
B
CKHO
C
DJIN
D
ZNEN
Question 14
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
GESO
B
MZLY
C
IVHU
D
KXJW
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 cb_db_cba_bc_bad_c

A
acbcd
B
cabdc
C
acdcb
D
dcbcb
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

If FLOWER is coded as 14 and DISTANCE is coded as 18, then how will BUREAUCRAT be coded as?

A
18
B
22
C
28
D
20
Question 17
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. 29 : 13 ∷ 37 : ?

A
17
B
15
C
23
D
14
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. (9, 15, 27)

A
(12, 20, 36)
B
(15, 25, 35)
C
(6, 9, 18)
D
(21, 35, 56)
Question 19
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
789
B
567
C
123
D
457
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Salary 2. Recruitment 3. Education 4. Promotion 5. School 6. Employment

A
5, 3, 2, 6, 1, 4
B
5, 3, 2, 6, 4, 1
C
3, 5, 4, 2, 6, 1
D
5, 3, 4, 1, 2, 6
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

In the year 1978, the ________ amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right.

A
41 st
B
42 nd
C
44 th
D
43 rd
Question 22
GK

Which hormone leads to the expulsion of milk from the breast during suckling?

A
Estrogen
B
Prolactin
C
Oxytocin
D
Progesterone
Question 23
GK

Who was the first female chief justice of a state high court in India?

A
Syeda Tahira
B
Leila Seth
C
Fatima Bibi
D
Ruma Pal
Question 24
GK

Mihira Bhoja was the ruler of ______.

A
Rashtrakuta
B
Chola
C
Chalukya
D
Pratihara
Question 25
GK

Which of the following is a communicable disease?

A
Scurvy
B
Measles
C
Diabetes
D
Asthma
Question 26
GK

Which cells in our body are popularly called "soldiers of the human body”?

A
Basophils
B
Red blood cells
C
White blood cells
D
Eosinophils
Question 27
GK

The period between ________ in India's history is known as the Delhi Sultanate period.

A
1206 A.D. and 1526 A.D.
B
1526 A.D. and 1857 A.D.
C
745 A.D. and 1245 A.D.
D
1105 A.D. and 1445 A.D.
Question 28
GK

______ won the inaugural Pro Volleyball League (PVL) title in 2019.

A
Chennai Spartans
B
Calicut Heroes
C
Kochi Blue Spikers
D
Ahmedabad Defenders
Question 29
GK

The defending champions _______ won the 85 th Ranji Trophy title in 2019.

A
Saurashtra
B
Vidarbha
C
Karnataka
D
Mumbai
Question 30
GK

If there is a lack of money supply in comparison to the supply of goods and services, then the possible consequence would be ______.

A
Devaluation
B
Deflation
C
Hyperinflation
D
Inflation
Question 31
GK

Baglihar Dam is constructed on which river?

A
Chenab
B
Sutlej
C
Indus
D
Ravi
Question 32
GK

Which of the following economic activities employs the maximum number of people in India?

A
Mining
B
Tourism
C
Manufacturing
D
Agriculture
Question 33
GK

As of May 2019, which political party does actor Raj Babbar belong to?

A
Bahujan Samaj Party
B
Samajwadi
C
Bharatiya Janta Party
D
Indian National Congress
Question 34
GK

Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanti is celebrated in _______ in order to recognise the achievements of Kunwar Singh during the Indian rebellion of 1857.

A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Uttarakhand
D
Bihar
Question 35
GK

21 March 2019 was celebrated by the UN as World Down Syndrome Day and the theme was ________.

A
"All is well"
B
“Leave no one behind”
C
"Live and let live"
D
"Together we grow"
Question 36
GK

In which of the following states, is the Nanda Devi peak located?

A
Jammu and Kashmir
B
Sikkim
C
Assam
D
Uttarakhand
Question 37
GK

who is the author of the book 'Rajatarangini'?

A
Somadeva
B
Banabhatta
C
Kalidasa
D
Kalhana
Question 38
GK

The amount of light entering the eye can be controlled and regulated by the ______.

A
cornea
B
retina
C
pupil
D
iris
Question 39
GK

Vikramashila University was founded by _______, a Pala king.

A
Dharmapala
B
Pulakeshin I
C
Mihira Bhoja
D
Rajendra Chola
Question 40
GK

The festival of Marabats and Badgyas celebrated in _______ directly confronts social evils and criticise their perpetrators through a procession with effigies.

A
Jabalpur
B
Panaji
C
Hyderabad
D
Nagpur
Question 41
GK

In which part of the Indian Constitution are centre-state relations mentioned?

A
Part VI (Article 227 to 234)
B
Part XI (Article 245 to 263)
C
Part X (Article 234 to 240)
D
Part XII (Article 265 to 277)
Question 42
GK

Which of the following has the highest protein content per gram?

A
Wheat
B
Soyabean
C
Groundnut
D
Apple
Question 43
GK

‘Mithun’, a cattle breed is found in ______.

A
Tamilnadu
B
Arunachal Pradesh
C
Maharashtra
D
Kerala
Question 44
GK

In 2019, Kazakhstan renamed its capital Astana to ______ .

A
Nursultan
B
Nurbayev
C
NurNazar
D
Nazarbayev
Question 45
GK

Who bagged the 4 th Carnot Prize 2018 for his contribution towards sustainable energy solutions?

A
Hardeep Puri
B
Piyush Goyal
C
Harsh Vardhan
D
Arun Jaitley
Question 46
GK

The area of a triangle is 15 sq cm and the radius of its incircle is 3 cm. Its perimeter is equal to∶

A
12 cm
B
20 cm
C
10 cm
D
5 cm
Question 47
Arithmetic

The areas of the three adjacent faces of a cuboid are 32 cm 2 , 24 cm 2 and 48 cm 2 . What is the volume of the cuboid?

A
128 cm 3
B
256 cm 3
C
288 cm 3
D
192 cm 3
Question 48
Arithmetic

The total production of type C cars in 2015 and type E cars in 2018 taken together is what percent of the total production of cars in 2014 and 2017 taken together?

A
20
B
27
C
22
D
25
Question 49
Arithmetic

The total production of type D cars during 2015 to 2017 is what percent less than the total production of type E cars during 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 taken together?

A
35
B
32
C
30
D
28
Question 50
Arithmetic

The ratio of the total production of type A cars in 2015 and type B cars in 2014 taken together to the total production of type C cars in 2017 and type E cars in 2018 taken together is∶

A
4 ∶ 5
B
8 ∶ 9
C
34 ∶ 39
D
16 ∶ 19
Question 51
Arithmetic

AB and CD are two parallel chords of a circle such that AB = 6 cm and CD = 2AB. Both chords are on the same side of the centre of the circle. If the distance between them is equal to one-fourth of the length of CD, then the radius of the circle is∶

A
5√3 cm
B
4√3 cm
C
3√5 cm
D
4√5 cm
Question 52
Arithmetic

The value of \(2\frac{7}{8} \div \left( {3\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{2}{7}{\rm{of\;}}2\frac{1}{3}} \right) \times \left[ {\left( {2\frac{6}{7}{\rm{of\;}}4\frac{1}{5} \div \frac{2}{3}} \right) \times \frac{5}{9}} \right]\) is∶

A
4
B
1/23
C
5
D
1/4
Question 53
Arithmetic

In the data related to the production of type D cars is represented by a pie chart, then the central angle of the sector representing production of cars in 2015 will be∶

A
72°
B
81°
C
99°
D
63°
Question 54
Arithmetic

In ΔABC, the sides AB and AC are extended to P and Q, respectively. The bisectors of ∠PBC and ∠QCB intersect at a point R. If ∠R = 66°, then the measure of ∠A is∶

A
48°
B
24°
C
36°
D
72°
Question 55
Arithmetic

If sec θ – tan θ = P, then cosec θ = ?

A
\(\frac{{{{\rm{P}}^2} + 1}}{{1 - {{\rm{P}}^2}}}\)
B
\(\frac{{1 - {{\rm{P}}^2}}}{{1 + {{\rm{P}}^2}}}\)
C
\(\frac{{2{\rm{P}}}}{{1 - {{\rm{P}}^2}}}\)
D
\(\frac{{2{\rm{P}}}}{{1 + {{\rm{P}}^2}}}\)
Question 56
Arithmetic

What will be the compound interest (nearest to integer) on a sum of Rs. 25,000 for 2 years at 12% p.a., if the interest is compounded 8 monthly?

A
Rs. 6,394
B
Rs. 6,493
C
Rs. 6,439
D
Rs. 6,349
Question 57
Arithmetic

If a 2 + b 2 + 64c 2 + 16c + 3 = 2(a + b), then the value of 4a 7 + b 7 + 8c 2 is∶

A
\(3\frac{7}{8}\)
B
\(4\frac{7}{8}\)
C
\(5\frac{1}{8}\)
D
\(4\frac{1}{8}\)
Question 58
Arithmetic

The value of θ, when √3cos θ + sin θ = 1 (0° ≤ θ ≤ 90°), is∶

A
90°
B
60°
C
30°
D
0°
Question 59
Arithmetic

A man purchases 100 copies of a book from the publisher and gets a discount of 25%. He buys 50 copies from a retailer at a discount of 10%. He got an overall discount of∶

A
17.5%
B
35%
C
20%
D
16.5%
Question 60
Arithmetic

Anu allows a 20% discount on the marked price of an article and still makes a profit of 25%. If he gains Rs. 44.80 on the sale of the article, then the cost price of the article is∶

A
Rs. 179.20
B
Rs. 192.80
C
Rs. 188.80
D
Rs. 184.20
Question 61
Arithmetic

If a 2 + b 2 + c 2 = 21, and a + b + c = 7, then (ab + bc + ca) is equal to∶

A
14
B
8
C
12
D
28
Question 62
Arithmetic

If (27x 3 – 343y 3 ) ÷ (3x – 7y) = Ax 2 + By 2 + 7Cyx, then the value of (4A – B + 5C) is∶

A
0
B
1
C
2
D
3
Question 63
Arithmetic

Three numbers are such that if the average of any two of them is added to the third number, the sums obtained are 168, 174 and 180 respectively. What is the average of the original three numbers?

A
86
B
84
C
89
D
87
Question 64
Arithmetic

The ratio of the efficiencies of A, B and C is 7 ∶ 5 ∶ 4. Working together, they can finish a work in 35 days. A and B work together for 28 days. The remaining work will be completed (in days) by C alone∶

A
49
B
56
C
63
D
60
Question 65
Arithmetic

The income of A is 25% more than that of B and the income of C is 65% less than the sum of the incomes of A and B. Income of C is what percent less than the income of A?

A
28
B
37
C
32
D
35
Question 66
Arithmetic

On selling an article for Rs. 800, a person loses 20% of its selling price. At what price should he sell it to gain 25% on its cost price?

A
Rs. 1,152
B
Rs. 1,200
C
Rs. 1,250
D
Rs. 1,280
Question 67
Arithmetic

If x + y = 1 and xy(xy – 2) = 12, then the value of x 4 + y 4 is∶

A
23
B
19
C
20
D
25
Question 68
Arithmetic

If x is added to each of 12, 28, 21 and 45, the numbers so obtained, in this order, are in proportion. What is the mean proportional between (x + 3) and (4x + 1)?

A
15
B
18
C
12
D
10
Question 69
Arithmetic

If an 8-digit number 179x091y is divisible by 88, the value of (5x – 8y) is∶

A
5
B
4
C
9
D
7
Question 70
Arithmetic

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which ∠A = 67° and ∠B = 92°. What is the difference between the measures of ∠C and ∠D?

A
27°
B
29°
C
25°
D
19°
Question 71
Arithmetic

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Please show me my son's Mathematics notebook.

A
My son's Mathematics notebook was please shown to me.
B
My son may please be shown the Mathematics notebook.
C
You are requested to show me my son's Mathematics notebook.
D
I will please be shown my son's Mathematics notebook.
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Pull someone's leg

A
Tell someone a secret
B
Deceive someone playfully
C
Get upset with someone
D
Trust someone
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. She read that novel since she got up in the morning.

A
Reads that novel
B
Has been reading that novel
C
Has read that novel
D
No improvement
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the wrongly spelt word.

A
Exite
B
Exclaim
C
Exchange
D
Exercise
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the antonym of the given word. PARDON

A
Kindness
B
Grace
C
Mercy
D
Punish
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.

A
there
B
where
C
when
D
wherever
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the correct active form of the given sentence. The crop was adversely affected by the inadequate rainfall.

A
The inadequate rainfall was adversely affecting the crop.
B
The adversely rainfall has affected the inadequate crop.
C
The inadequate crop adversely affected the rainfall.
D
The inadequate rainfall adversely affected the crop.
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. A cylindrical container bulging out in the middle, traditionally made of wooden staves for keeping oil, beer etc.

A
bale
B
barrel
C
bushel
D
bin
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.

A
stood up
B
came out
C
appeared
D
showed
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the wrongly spelt word.

A
Consceince
B
Commission
C
Comparable
D
Committee
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. If I have money, I purchase this house.

A
I purchased
B
I will purchase
C
I have purchased
D
No improvement
Question 82
Comprehension

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Torrential rains and winds of up to 170 km per hour swept away roads, homes, and bridges and knocking down power and communication lines.

A
Knocking down
B
Homes and bridges
C
Swept away roads
D
Winds of up to
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.

A
largest
B
more larger
C
larger
D
large
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

A
with
B
for
C
of
D
from
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Actions speak louder than words

A
What you do is more important than what you say
B
Do something without planning
C
Look for solutions in the wrong place
D
Take up a task that you cannot finish
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.

A
path
B
road
C
route
D
means
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. A person who draws or produces maps

A
Choreographer
B
Cartographer
C
Lexicographer
D
Calligrapher
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. A number of Indian goods face a ______ competition from Chinese goods in terms of prices and looks.

A
Bold
B
Powerless
C
Fierce
D
Angry
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the synonym of the given word. INARTICULATE

A
Eloquent
B
Fluent
C
Inevitable
D
Incoherent
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. Many items made of ivory were ______ from a dealer in antiques by the custom authorities at the Delhi airport.

A
appropriated
B
confiscated
C
annexed
D
hijacked
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the antonym of the given word. EXCEPTIONAL

A
Uncommon
B
Unthinkable
C
Unremarkable
D
Unimaginable
Question 92
Comprehension

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. And 844 million don’t have access to clean water close to home, according to the latest report by WaterAid. B. Around 4 billion people in the world live in physically water-scarce areas. C. It is because globally we use six times as much water today as we did 100 years ago. D. The world’s water crisis is getting worse.

A
DACB
B
BDCA
C
CADB
D
BADC
Question 93
Comprehension

Select the synonym of the given word. INEPT

A
Clumsy
B
Strong
C
Capable
D
Fit
Question 94
Comprehension

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. She lost a big order from a known showroom in case of her own carelessness.

A
She lost a big order
B
her own carelessness
C
from a known showroom
D
in case of
Question 95
Comprehension

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. An estimated 70% of this plastic enters the sea sinks B. This is a problem that stretches far beyond India C. Eight million tonnes of plastic ends up in the world 's oceans every year, causing damage to the fragile ecosystem D. And much of it is not biodegradable

A
ADBC
B
CADB
C
CDBA
D
ABDC