SSC-CGL 2019 Questions

6 June 2019 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Select the term that will come in the place of ‘?’. 7, 11, 19, 31, ?, 67

A
47
B
43
C
51
D
45
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

In a code language if VERY is written as UDQX, then in the same language how will you write the word URGENT?

A
TQFDMS
B
QFDTMS
C
MSQTFD
D
TMSQFD
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
GKRV
B
BFMQ
C
EHPS
D
DGKL
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Cloud 2. Rainbow 3. Devastation 4. Rain 5. Low Pressure 6. Flood

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

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 3, 13, 31, ?, 91

A
69
B
48
C
57
D
63
Question 6
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. CDAF : XWZU :: DEFC : ?

A
WVXU
B
WVUX
C
VWXU
D
XWYV
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

A letter series is given below in which some letters are missing. Select the option that gives the letters that can fill these blanks in that order. a_ca_bab_ad_abc_db

A
bdcba
B
bcdba
C
bdcab
D
bddac
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

How many triangles are there in the following figure?

A
36
B
28
C
32
D
24
Question 9
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
EFST
B
ABOP
C
CDQR
D
GHTV
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Two statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they do not conform to real-world knowledge, decide which of the conclusion(s) logically follows from the statements. Statements: All ponds are pools. Some wells are ponds. Conclusions: I. Some ponds are not wells. II. Some wells are pools. III. All pools are wells.

A
Only conclusion III follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Only conclusion I follows
D
None of the conclusions follow
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Select the word pair in which the two words are related in the same way as the two words in the following word – pair. Author : Book

A
Mother : Son
B
Doctor : Medicine
C
Reptile : Crawl
D
Spider : Web
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Study room : Table lamp
B
Kitchen : Frying pan
C
Garden : Ladle
D
Bathroom : Shower
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, SEDATIVE is coded as ATDESEVI. How would PERSONAL be coded in that language?

A
SOERPANL
B
SOPERLAN
C
OSREPLAN
D
SOREPLAN
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

What will be the value of the following equation if ‘÷’ means ‘addition’, ‘+’ means 'subtraction', ‘-' means ‘multiplication’ and ‘×’ means ‘division’? 72 × 9 - 3 ÷ 8 + 2 = ?

A
30
B
35
C
25
D
40
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

‘Room’ is related to ‘Ceiling’ in the same way as ‘Mouth’ is related to:

A
Lip
B
Teeth
C
Throat
D
Palate
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Cessation
B
Valediction
C
Intermission
D
Closure
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Two rotated positions of a dice are given below. Which number will be at the top if the number 1 is on the bottom of the dice?

A
5
B
6
C
2
D
3
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Select the number pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as the two numbers of the pair given below. 35 : 6

A
85 : 9
B
120 : 11
C
26 : 5
D
64 : 8
Question 19
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. LAMP : PALM :: MALE

A
ELAM
B
MEAL
C
EAML
D
LAME
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

Choose the set of numbers that is similar to the following set. (6, 9, 18)

A
(18, 27, 56)
B
(8, 14, 24)
C
(14, 21, 42)
D
(10, 15, 35)
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following is NOT a vocal form of Hindustani classical music?

A
Pakhawaj
B
Tarana
C
Drupad
D
Dhamar
Question 22
GK

Who was the first woman judge of the Delhi High Court?

A
Anna Chandi
B
Sujata Manohar
C
Ruma Pal
D
Leila Seth
Question 23
GK

The Khajuraho Temples are located in the state of ________.

A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Uttarakhand 
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Madhya Pradesh
Question 24
GK

Which one of the following was NOT a condition laid down in the Gandhi-Irwin Pact?

A
Withdrawal of tax on khadi production
B
Removal of salt tax; allowing to produce, trade and sell legally
C
The Indian National Congress should stop the civil disobedience movement
D
Participation in the Round Table Conference by the Indian National Congress
Question 25
GK

The ________ was a group of seven Members of Parliament from the United Kingdom, constituted to suggest constitutional reforms for British India.

A
Sargent Commission 
B
Fraser Commission
C
Hunter Commission
D
Simon Commission
Question 26
GK

Bariatric surgery makes changes to a person's ________.

A
Lungs
B
Digestive system
C
Nasal passage
D
heart
Question 27
GK

________ is the largest river island in the world.

A
Munroe
B
Majuli
C
Bahvani
D
Umananda
Question 28
GK

Varkala, Chowara, Chavakkad and Nattika are beaches in the state of ________.

A
Karnataka
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Kerala
D
Maharashtra
Question 29
GK

The National Board for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises meets once every ________ months in a year.

A
3
B
2
C
4
D
6
Question 30
GK

Which of the following acid is found in Apple?

A
Sulphuric Acid
B
Nitric Acid
C
Malic Acid
D
Formic Acid
Question 31
GK

________ was the first and only Muslim woman to ever sit on the throne of Delhi.

A
Razia Sultan
B
Shajar Al Durr
C
Gevher Nesibe
D
Fatima Al Fihri
Question 32
GK

The Banking Regulation Act was passed in India in ________.

A
1965
B
1949
C
1974
D
1951
Question 33
GK

What is India's rank in 2019 World Happiness Report?

A
160th
B
130th
C
150th
D
140th
Question 34
GK

The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Yojana was launched by ________.

A
Arun Jaitley
B
Narendra Modi
C
Ram Nath Kovind
D
Smriti Zubin Irani
Question 35
GK

________ is the oldest golf course outside the United Kingdom.

A
Classic Golf Resort, New Delhi
B
Tollygunge Golf Club, Kolkata
C
Royal Calcutta Golf Club, Kolkata
D
Royal Springs Golf Course, Srinagar
Question 36
GK

The highest railway station in India is located in the state of ________.

A
Sikkim
B
Uttar Pradesh 
C
West Bengal
D
Nagaland
Question 37
GK

Who amongst the following succeeded the Mughal throne in the year 1556?

A
Shah Jahan
B
Jehangir
C
Sher Shah Suri
D
Akbar
Question 38
GK

Rickets is a disease associated with the deficiency of ________.

A
Vitamin A
B
Vitamin B
C
Vitamin C
D
Vitamin D
Question 39
GK

The Indian Passport was ranked ________ in the 'Global Passport Index Report 2019'.

A
77th
B
65th
C
56th
D
67th
Question 40
GK

Article ________ of the Constitution of India gives the Election Commission the power to supervise elections to the Parliament and state legislatures.

A
342
B
314
C
324
D
341
Question 41
GK

Minimum Support Price (MSP) is recommended by ________.

A
The Farmers' Welfare Society
B
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
C
The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
D
The Commission for Weights and Measures
Question 42
GK

________ is the oldest member of the 16th Lok Sabha.

A
Farooq Abdullah
B
Ram Jethmalani
C
Murli Manohar Joshi
D
Lal Krishna Advani
Question 43
GK

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Wilson's disease?

A
Fluid build-up in the legs or abdomen
B
Night blindness
C
Problems with speech, swallowing or physical coordination
D
Uncontrolled movements or muscle stiffness
Question 44
GK

During photosynthesis, green plants use energy from sunlight to synthesise ________ from carbon dioxide and water.

A
Galactose
B
Fructose
C
Sucrose
D
Glucose
Question 45
GK

Who became the first Indian golfer to win on the 'Ladies European Tour' in 2016?

A
Diksha Dagar
B
Vani Kapoor 
C
Gursimar Badwal
D
Aditi Ashok
Question 46
GK

In ΔABC, D is a point on AC such that AB = BD = DC, if ∠BAD = 70°, then the measure of ∠B is:

A
80°
B
75°
C
85°
D
70°
Question 47
Arithmetic

The total production of type B cars during 2013 to 2016 is approximately what percent less than total production of cars in 2017?

A
35%
B
38%
C
40%
D
32%
Question 48
Arithmetic

A train travelling at 44 km/h crosses a man walking with a speed of 8 km/h, in the same direction, in 15 seconds. If the train crosses a woman coming from the opposite direction in 10 seconds, then what is the speed (in km/h) of the woman?

A
8.5
B
9
C
10.5
D
10
Question 49
Arithmetic

The value of \(\frac{1}{{\sin {\rm{\theta }}}} - \frac{{{{\cot }^2}{\rm{\theta }}}}{{1{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;cosec\;\theta }}}}\) is:

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

In a circle with center O and radius 10 cm, PQ and RS are two parallel chords of lengths x cm and 12 cm, respectively, and both the chords are on the opposite side of O. If the distance between PQ and RS is 14 cm, the value of x is:

A
20
B
18
C
15
D
16
Question 51
Arithmetic

The total production of type B cars in 2015 and type C cars in 2013 is what percent more that the total production of type E cars in 2013 and 2014? (Correct to one decimal place)

A
22.2
B
24.8
C
23.4
D
25.6
Question 52
Arithmetic

The ratio of the total production of type A cars in 2017 and type D cars in 2015 to the total production of type B and type E cars in 2013 is:

A
4 : 3
B
7 : 8
C
8 : 7
D
3 : 4
Question 53
Arithmetic

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 the cars in 2016 of type D will be:

A
77° 
B
67.2°
C
78°
D
79.2°
Question 54
Arithmetic

If a + b + c = 2, a 2 + b 2 + c 2 = 26, then the value of a 3 + b 3 + c 3 – 3abc is:

A
74
B
71
C
78
D
69
Question 55
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 56
Arithmetic

The average of eleven numbers is 54. The average of the first four numbers is 48 and that of the next four numbers is 25% more than the average of the first four. The ninth number is 8 greater than the 11 th number and the tenth number is 4 greater than the 11 th number. What is the average of the 9 th and the 10 th numbers?

A
54
B
56
C
52.6
D
54.4
Question 57
Arithmetic

\(\left( {\frac{1}{{1{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}{{\sin }^2}{\rm{\theta }}}}{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\frac{1}{{1{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;\;cose}}{{\rm{c}}^2}{\rm{\theta }}}}} \right){\rm{}} = {\rm{}}?\)

A
2
B
1
C
cosec 2 θ
D
sin 2 θ
Question 58
Arithmetic

Some fruits are bought at a rate of 11 for Rs. 100 and an equal number at a rate of 9 for Rs. 100. If all the fruits are sold at a rate of 10 for Rs. 100, then what is the gain or loss percent in the entire transaction?

A
Loss, 1%
B
Gain, 1%
C
Gain, 5%
D
Loss, 5%
Question 59
Arithmetic

Sudha saves 15% of her income. If her expenditure increases by 20% and savings increase by 60%, then by what percent has her income increased?

A
24
B
30
C
35
D
26
Question 60
Arithmetic

PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral. If ∠P is thrice ∠R and ∠S is 5 times ∠Q, what is the sum of ∠Q and ∠R?

A
75°
B
65°
C
72°
D
70°
Question 61
Arithmetic

If 3√3 x 3 – 2√2 y 3 = (x √3 – y √2)(Ax 2 + By 2 + Cxy) then the value of (A × B) ÷ C is:

A
6√6
B
6√3
C
√6
D
√3
Question 62
Arithmetic

If a 10-digit number 2094x843y2 is divisible by 88, then the value of (5x— 7y) for the largest possible value of x, is:

A
3
B
5
C
2
D
6
Question 63
Arithmetic

The radii of three concentric circles are in the ratio of 4 : 5 : 7. What is the ratio of the area between the two inner circles to that between the two outer circles?

A
4 : 7
B
5 : 9
C
3 : 8
D
4 : 5
Question 64
Arithmetic

If (1 + tan 2 θ) + [1 + (tan 2 θ) -1 ] = k, then √k = ?

A
sin θ cos θ
B
cosec θ cos θ
C
sin θ sec θ
D
cosec θ sec θ
Question 65
Arithmetic

The area of a ΔABC is one unit. DE is a straight line parallel to BC, joining the points D and E on AB and AC respectively such that AD : DB = 1 : 6. The ratio of the areas of ΔADE and ΔABC is:

A
1 : 36
B
1 : 7
C
1 : 6
D
1 : 49
Question 66
Arithmetic

A person borrowed a certain sum at 10% p.a. for three years, interest being compounded annually. At the end of two years, he repaid a sum of Rs. 6,634 and at the end of the third year, he cleared off the debt by paying Rs.13,200. What was the sum borrowed by him?

A
Rs. 16,400
B
Rs. 16,500
C
Rs. 15,400
D
Rs. 15,600
Question 67
Arithmetic

If \(\frac{{\cos {\rm{\theta }}}}{{1 - \sin {\rm{\theta }}}}{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\frac{{\cos {\rm{\theta }}}}{{1{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}\sin {\rm{\theta }}}}{\rm{}} = {\rm{}}4,{\rm{\;}}0^\circ < {\rm{\theta }} < 90^\circ ,\) then the value of (tan θ + cosec θ) is:

A
(5√2)/3
B
(4√3)/3
C
(5√3)/3
D
(5√2)/2
Question 68
Arithmetic

In ΔACE, B and D are the points on side AC and CE, respectively, such that BD || AE and AE/BD = 8/3. What is the ratio of the area of ΔBDC to that of ΔAEC?

A
8 : 11
B
9 : 64
C
9 : 16
D
3 : 8
Question 69
Arithmetic

If \({\rm{a\;}} + {\rm{\;}}\frac{1}{{\rm{a}}}{\rm{\;}} = {\rm{\;}}3,\) then \(\left( {{{\rm{a}}^4}{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}\frac{1}{{{{\rm{a}}^4}}}} \right)\)  is equal to:

A
77
B
81
C
47
D
27
Question 70
Arithmetic

To do a certain work, the ratio of the efficiencies of A, B and C is 7 : 5 : 6. Working together, they can complete the same work in 35 days. B and C work together for 21 days. The remaining work will be completed by A alone in:

A
60 days
B
57 days
C
50 days
D
54 days
Question 71
Arithmetic

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

A
until
B
but
C
so
D
because
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the antonym of the given word. COMIC

A
amusing
B
tragic
C
awkward
D
absurd
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the synonym of the given word. DRAG

A
rest
B
push
C
rush
D
pull
Question 74
Comprehension

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. The river Yamuna has many non-native species like goldfish that is affecting its ecosystem.

A
The river Yamuna
B
has many non-native species
C
its eco-system
D
that is affecting
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Show these visitors the butterfly farm.

A
Let these visitors be shown the butterfly farm.
B
Let these visitors be showing the butterfly farm.
C
These visitors should be showed the butterfly farm.
D
You must show these visitors the butterfly farm.
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. A painting competition was held in the colony and Kavya was ______ winner in the age group 3-5 years.

A
described
B
supposed
C
publicized
D
declared
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. They didn't see you, is it ?

A
have they
B
no improvement
C
wasn't it
D
did they
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. butterflies in the stomach

A
being angry
B
being dangerous
C
being nervous
D
being hungry
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the wrongly spelt word.

A
Hasitate
B
Hazard
C
Hazy
D
Hasty
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the antonym of the given word. GATHER

A
distract
B
dispute
C
display
D
disperse
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.

A
into
B
on
C
in
D
at
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.

A
rough
B
differing
C
uneven
D
infrequent
Question 83
Comprehension

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. It is one of the highly developed countries of the world. B. It stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west. C. The USA consists of 50 states including Alaska and Hawai. D. The United States of America (USA) is the 4th largest country in the world.

A
ADCB
B
CBDA
C
CBAD
D
DBCA
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the correct active form of the given sentence. The injured were being moved to the hospital by the police.

A
The injured was moving the police to the hospital.
B
The police has been moving the injured to the hospital.
C
The police moved the injured to the hospital.
D
The police were moving the injured to the hospital.
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. a family of young animals

A
offspring
B
nest
C
clutch
D
brood
Question 86
Comprehension

The National war memorial is ______ to our Armed Forces.

A
devoted
B
dedicated
C
inscribed
D
honoured
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.

A
frequency
B
quantity
C
consistency
D
density
Question 88
Comprehension

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. What was supposed to be a holiday of a lifetime turned into a dangerous experience for 1,300 passengers on a cruise ship off the coast of Norway. B. The Norwegian Government decided to evacuate the passengers with the help of helicopters. C. The ship broke down in rough seas and high-speed winds caused it to rock heavily from side to side. D. From the first 371 evacuated passengers, 17 had to be taken to hospital.

A
CABD
B
ABCD
C
CBDA
D
ACBD
Question 89
Comprehension

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. We will rest for some time when we will reach the top.

A
when we will
B
for sometime
C
reach the top
D
We will rest
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.

A
subsist
B
remain
C
survive
D
live
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the wrongly spelt word.

A
remittance
B
reminascant
C
remnant
D
remembrance
Question 92
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. We had never seen so strong blizzard . The wind speed was 130 km per hour .

A
no improvement
B
such strong a blizzard
C
so strong the blizzard
D
such a strong blizzard
Question 93
Comprehension

Select the synonym of the given word. ENGULF

A
encroach
B
enshrine
C
envelop
D
entangle
Question 94
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. out of the woods

A
no longer in sight
B
no longer young
C
no longer in trouble
D
no longer famous
Question 95
Comprehension

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. A person appointed by two parties to resolve a dispute

A
Broker
B
Auditor
C
Valuer
D
Arbitrator