SSC-CGL 2019 Questions
7 June 2019 • Shift 1
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Question 1
Logical Reasoning
Three of the four numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd number out.
A
325B
195C
544D
416Question 2
Logical Reasoning
‘Study’ is related to ‘Knowledge’ in the same way that ‘Work’ is related to:
A
ExperienceB
TrainingC
SalaryD
EmploymentQuestion 3
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. FKPV : HIRT ∷ BHMR : ?
A
DFOPB
DFKTC
EEPOD
ZJKTQuestion 4
Logical Reasoning
A contractor planned to finish a work in 12 days and employed a certain number of men. However, 6 of them remained absent from the very first day. The rest could finish the work in 20 days. The number of men originally employed were:
A
24B
20C
18D
15Question 5
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. ba_d_cb_cdb_ba_dbc
A
bcabcB
cbaccC
abbdcD
cbcadQuestion 6
Logical Reasoning
Two rotated positions of a dice are given below. Which number will be at the top if the number 4 is on the bottom of the dice?
A
4B
2C
6D
1Question 7
Logical Reasoning
How many triangles are there in the following figure?
A
13B
14C
15D
17Question 8
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
NPRTB
JMPSC
WVUSD
DEFGQuestion 9
Logical Reasoning
Choose the set of numbers that is similar to the following set. (8, 28, 6)
A
(3, 20, 7)B
(17, 70, 13)C
(5, 26, 9)D
(12, 48, 14)Question 10
Logical Reasoning
Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out.
A
ConcealB
HordeC
CamouflageD
MaskQuestion 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. Grief : Consolation
A
Pain : SedativeB
Happiness : ExcitationC
Drought : FamineD
Planet : RevolutionQuestion 12
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Probation 2. Promotion 3. Job 4. Interview 5. Confirmation
A
5, 4, 2, 1, 3B
4, 1, 2, 5, 3C
4, 3, 1, 5, 2D
5, 1, 4, 2, 3Question 13
Logical Reasoning
In a family of eight persons with two couples, P is the son of Q. S is the daughter of M, who is married to R. T is the aunt of S and mother of V. M’s nephew W is the son of P and has a sister V. R has no siblings. How is V related to M?
A
NephewB
Cousin sisterC
NieceD
DaughterQuestion 14
Logical Reasoning
In a code language, STROKE is written as FLPSUT. How would BRIGHT be written in the same code language?
A
CSJHIUB
UJHHCSC
UIHJSCD
SGFHQAQuestion 15
Logical Reasoning
If SMOKE is coded as 81643 and PRANK is coded as 72954, how would you code ROSE?
A
2683B
3276C
9238D
2682Question 16
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/follow from the statements. Statements: All knives are instruments. Some cutters are knives. Conclusions: I. Some cutters are instruments. II. All knives are cutters. III. Some knives are not instruments.
A
Only conclusion III followsB
Only conclusion II followsC
Only conclusion I followsD
None of the conclusions followQuestion 17
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 : 5
A
63 : 7B
48 : 7C
99 : 10D
135 : 12Question 18
Logical Reasoning
Select the term that will come next in the following series. 3, 5, 10, 20, 37, ?
A
63B
58C
61D
69Question 19
Logical Reasoning
Which of the two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make the given value correct? 15 + 5 - 10 × 6 ÷ 12 = 6
A
- and ÷B
+ and ÷C
+ and ×D
+ and -Question 20
Logical Reasoning
Choose the set of numbers that is similar to the following set. (4, 12, 16)
A
(81, 36, 9)B
(64, 36, 100)C
(36, 25, 49)D
(16, 20, 25)Question 21
Logical Reasoning
________ was the first Mughal emperor in India.
A
HumayunB
BaburC
AkbarD
Shah JahanQuestion 22
GK
Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its Outlook Supplement has retained India’s growth forecast at 7.3% for the current fiscal (2018-19) and ________% for the following financial year (2019-20).
A
7.9B
8C
7.6D
8.6Question 23
GK
The leader of the Bhakti movement focusing on Lord Rama was ________.
A
JaydevaB
VivekanandaC
RamanandaD
NamdevaQuestion 24
GK
The motto of Special Olympics World Games 2019 was ________.
A
"Let me win as I am a winner"B
"Let me win and prove."C
"Let me win or lose, it's fine."D
"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."Question 25
GK
Bihar Diwas is celebrated on ________ across the state to commemorate the day when Bihar was carved out of the Bengal Presidency in the year 1912.
A
21st DecemberB
21st JanuaryC
22nd MarchD
22nd FebruaryQuestion 26
GK
In March 2019, Superstats, a new metrics to analyse the game of ________ was launched by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras researchers and ESPNcricinfo experts.
A
tennisB
cricketC
footballD
badmintonQuestion 27
GK
The terms 'Zat and Sawar' are related to which of the following administrative systems?
A
Iqtadari SystemB
Jotedari SystemC
Mansabdari SystemD
Zamindari SystemQuestion 28
GK
Global Business Summit 2019 was held in ________.
A
New DelhiB
MumbaiC
JamnagarD
BengaluruQuestion 29
GK
Which of the following gases reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood?
A
Nitrous oxideB
Carbon monoxideC
Carbon dioxideD
Nitric oxideQuestion 30
GK
Which city in India is the least populated according to the 2011 census?
A
DatiaB
BanswaraC
NagdaD
KapurthalaQuestion 31
GK
In which of the following forts of Rajasthan 'chattris’ (cenotaphs) are built in honour of Jaimal and Kalla, heroes who laid down their lives in the 1568 siege by Emperor Akbar?
A
Amer FortB
Chittorgarh FortC
Kumbhalgarh FortD
Ranathambhore FortQuestion 32
GK
In March 2019, India extended a financial grant of ________ Nepalese rupees for the construction of an educational campus in Nepal under the Development Partnership Programme.
A
55.5 millionB
35.5 millionC
25.5 millionD
45.5 millionQuestion 33
GK
What is Marble Cancer?
A
Corrosion of marble due to acid rainB
Disease in animals due to marble minesC
Soil degradation due to marble minesD
Cancer in human due to working in minesQuestion 34
GK
Metal oxides are ________ in nature.
A
acidicB
neutralC
organicD
basicQuestion 35
GK
In case the President of India wants to resign, he would address his resignation to the ________.
A
Prime Minister of IndiaB
Chief Election Commissioner of IndiaC
Chief Justice of IndiaD
Vice President of IndiaQuestion 36
GK
Tsunami is caused by ________.
A
underwater volcanic activityB
lower atmospheric pressureC
strong winds driving water onshoreD
rocks underground suddenly breakingQuestion 37
GK
Which of the following are amongst the few carbon-containing compounds NOT classified as organic?
A
MethaneB
CyanidesC
Nucleic acidsD
PropaneQuestion 38
GK
The Vivekananda Rock Memorial is located in ________.
A
LadakhB
AndamanC
KanyakumariD
SrinagarQuestion 39
GK
________ was named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India's Person of the Year for 2018.
A
Sonam KapoorB
Sushmita SenC
Yukta MookheyD
Dia MirzaQuestion 40
GK
In March 2019, Indian-American television personality and food expert ________ was appointed by the United Nations Development Programme as its new Goodwill Ambassador.
A
Annet MahendruB
Aziz AnsariC
Priyanka ChopraD
Padma LakshmiQuestion 41
GK
In case of death of the President and the Vice President of India, the ________ will act as the President of India.
A
Chief Justice of IndiaB
Prime Minister of IndiaC
Attorney General of IndiaD
Parliament chosen candidateQuestion 42
GK
Admiral _______ assumed command of the Indian Navy on 31 May 2019 as the 24th Chief of the Naval Staff.
A
Bipin RawatB
Karambir SinghC
Sunil LanbaD
Bimal VermaQuestion 43
GK
Pollination by birds is called:
A
entomophilyB
anemophilyC
ornithophilyD
autogamyQuestion 44
GK
The leading light of the Rama cult was saint-poet ________ who also wrote the poem 'Ramacharitamanasa'.
A
ChaitanyaB
TulsidasC
NimbarkaD
VallabhacharyaQuestion 45
GK
Which is the most populous state according to the 2011 census?
A
Uttar PradeshB
BiharC
RajasthanD
MaharashtraQuestion 46
GK
If (x 3 – 2√2 y 3 ) ÷ (x – √2y) = (Ax 2 + Bxy + Cy 2 ) then, (2A + 4√2 B – 4C) = ?
A
0B
4C
1D
2Question 47
Arithmetic
A circle is inscribed in a quadrilateral ABCD touching sides AB, BC, CD and AD at the points P, Q, R and S, respectively. If BP = 4 cm, SD = 6 and BC = 7 cm, then the length of DC is:
A
8 cmB
7 cmC
10 cmD
9 cmQuestion 48
Arithmetic
A sector is cut out from a circle of diameter 42 cm. If the angle of the sector is 150°, then its area (in cm 2 ) is: (Take π = 22/7)
A
580.6B
577.5C
574D
564Question 49
Arithmetic
If x = 2 – p, then x 3 + 6xp + p 3 is equal to:
A
4B
8C
6D
12Question 50
Arithmetic
A boat can cover a distance of 7.2 km downstream and 3.2 km upstream in 2 hours. It can also cover 1.5 km downstream and 0.6 km upstream in 24 minutes. What is the speed of the boat when going downstream (in km/h)?
A
5B
\(7\frac{1}{2}\)C
\(4\frac{1}{2}\)D
6Question 51
Arithmetic
The ratio of the total production of type A cars in 2014 and 2016 and type C cars in 2013 taken together to the total production of type B cars and type D cars taken together in 2014 is:
A
4 : 3B
11 : 8C
17 : 12D
9 : 8Question 52
Arithmetic
The value of \(\frac{1}{\sec \text{x}-\tan \text{x}}-\frac{1}{\cos \text{x}}\) 0°<x<90°, is equal to:
A
tan xB
cot xC
2cos xD
2sec xQuestion 53
Arithmetic
The ratio of the present ages of A and B is 8 : 15. Eight years ago, the ratio of their ages was 6 : 13. What will be the ratio of ages of A and B after 8 years from now?
A
5 : 9B
5 : 8C
9 : 14D
10 : 17Question 54
Arithmetic
In ΔABC, AD bisects ∠A and intersects BC at D. If BC = a, AC = b and AB = c, then BD = ?
A
ab/(b + c)B
bc/(c + a)C
ac/(b + c)D
ca/(a + b)Question 55
Arithmetic
Find the value of \(\frac{8}{9}{\rm{of}}\left( {5\frac{1}{4} \div 2\frac{1}{3}{\rm{of\;}}4} \right) \div \left( {8 \div \frac{2}{3}{\rm{of}}\frac{4}{5}} \right){\rm{of}}\left( {8 \times \frac{2}{3} \div \frac{4}{5}} \right)\)
A
1/200B
11/8C
1/100D
4/15Question 56
Arithmetic
The average production of type C cars during 2012 to 2016 is approximately what percent less than the total production of type D cars in 2012 and type E cars in 2014?
A
49.2%B
42.8%C
48.6%D
46.36%Question 57
Arithmetic
If cot θ = √7, then the value of \(\frac{{{\rm{cose}}{{\rm{c}}^2}{\rm{\theta }} - {{\sec }^2}{\rm{\theta }}}}{{{\rm{cose}}{{\rm{c}}^2}{\rm{\theta }} + {{\sec }^2}{\rm{\theta }}}}\) is:
A
(4 – √7)/3B
3/4C
7/9D
8/9Question 58
Arithmetic
A dealer buys an article at a discount of 20% on its list price and marks it at 25% above the list price. If he allows a 20% discount on the new list price, then his profit percent is:
A
20%B
24%C
25%D
27%Question 59
Arithmetic
The total production of type E cars in 2015 and type C cars in 2013 taken together is what percent of the total production of type A cars and type D cars taken together during 2012 to 2016?
A
21.8%B
21.4%C
22%D
20%Question 60
Arithmetic
A sum amounts to Rs. 18,600 after 3 years and to Rs. 27,900 after 6 years, at a certain rate percent p.a., when the interest is compounded annually. The sum is:
A
Rs. 11,800B
Rs. 12,400C
Rs. 14,400D
Rs. 14,600Question 61
Arithmetic
AB is a diameter of a circle with centre O. CB is tangent to the circle at B. AC intersects the circle at G. If the radius of the circle is 6 cm and AG = 8 cm, then the length of BC is:
A
2√5 cmB
6√6 cmC
6√5 cmD
2√6 cmQuestion 62
Arithmetic
The ratio of the efficiencies of A, B and C is 7 : 5 : 8. Working together, they can complete a piece of work in 42 days. B and C worked together for 21 days and the remaining work was completed by A alone. The whole work was completed in:
A
99 daysB
102 daysC
96 daysD
93 daysQuestion 63
Arithmetic
Sushma bought 6 tables and 12 chairs for Rs. 12,000. She sold the tables at a profit of 15% and the chairs at a loss of 10%. If her total gain was Rs. 300, then the total cost of the tables was:
A
Rs. 4,800B
Rs. 5,000C
Rs. 6,000D
Rs. 5,400Question 64
Arithmetic
The sides AB and AC of ΔABC are extended to P and Q respectively. If the bisectors of ∠PBC and ∠QCB intersect at O, and ∠A = 92°, then ∠BOC is equal to:
A
88°B
46°C
44°D
42°Question 65
Arithmetic
Three numbers are such that if the average of any two of them is added to the third number, the sums obtained are 164, 158 and 132 respectively. What is the average of the original three numbers?
A
\(75\frac{2}{3}\)B
74C
\(75\frac{1}{3}\)D
76Question 66
Arithmetic
If x 4 – 6x 2 – 1 = 0, then the value of x 6 – 5x 2 + 5/x 2 – 1/x 6 + 5 is:
A
239B
204C
219D
209Question 67
Arithmetic
If tan 2 θ – 3sec θ + 3 = 0, 0°<θ<90°, then the value of sin θ + cot θ is:
A
3√3B
5√3/3C
2√3D
5√3/6Question 68
Arithmetic
If the data related to the production of type E cars is represented by a pie-chart. Then the central angle of the sector representing production of cars in 2013 will be:
A
76.8°B
78°C
81.6°D
66°Question 69
Arithmetic
A is 20% less than B and C is 30% more than D. If D is 25% less than A, then which of the following is true?
A
C = 0.39 BB
B = 0.39 CC
C = 0.78 BD
B = 0.78 CQuestion 70
Arithmetic
If a 10-digit number 1330x558y2 is divisible by 88, then the value of (x + y) is:
A
8B
6C
7D
9Question 71
Arithmetic
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.
A
toB
onC
overD
atQuestion 72
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.
A
territoryB
stateC
countryD
regionQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. He came late, wasn't it ?
A
didn't heB
isn't itC
did heD
No improvementQuestion 74
Comprehension
In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. She forgot lock the door when she went out in a hurry.
A
She forgot lockB
she went outC
in a hurryD
the door whenQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Lock, stock and barrel
A
completelyB
rarelyC
immediatelyD
partlyQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the correct active form of the given sentence. One of the passengers was being thoroughly checked by the customs officers.
A
The customs officers thoroughly checked one of the passengers.B
The customs officers were thoroughly checking one of the passengers.C
The customs officers have been thoroughly checking one of the passengers.D
One of the passengers was thoroughly checking the customs officers.Question 77
Comprehension
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Please take these students round the biscuit factory.
A
You are requested to take these students round the biscuit factory.B
Let these students to be taken round the biscuit factory.C
These students should be taking round the biscuit factory.D
You must take these students round the biscuit factory.Question 78
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. LETHAL
A
harmlessB
fatalC
healthyD
strongQuestion 79
Comprehension
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. The move follows last week's fatal Ethiopian Airlines crash. B. Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has grounded the entire global fleet of its 737 Max aircraft. C. Last October, a plane from the Indonesia-based carrier Lion Air had also crashed under similar circumstances. D. That was the second time in five months a 737 Max has crashed.
A
BADCB
ABCDC
DABCD
BCDAQuestion 80
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
A
seatB
placeC
roleD
nicheQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
A
WithB
WhenC
InD
OnQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the wrongly spelt word.
A
definateB
deformC
defineD
deflateQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the synonym of the given word. PREVALENT
A
commonB
rareC
unusualD
differentQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words/phrases. A large, deep, metal pot used for cooking over an open fire
A
barrelB
skilletC
kettleD
cauldronQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. In the wake of the recent cross-border tensions, forces have been ______ at strategic locations for immediate action, if required.
A
deportedB
departedC
deployedD
depositedQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. in the pink
A
in pink dressB
in the limelightC
in good healthD
in a happy moodQuestion 87
Comprehension
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. However, new research shows that taking the dog for a walk can have its downsides for seniors. B. Dogs are great companions and provide a healthy excuse to go for a walk and get a bit of exercise. C. It once seemed common sense to believe that having and walking a dog was good for older people. D. A report published in an American medical journal says injuries among seniors related to dog-walking are becoming increasingly prevalent.
A
CBADB
ADCBC
ABCDD
CABDQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. STALE
A
flatB
freshC
dryD
sourQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
A
anotherB
oneC
moreD
otherQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
A
bouquetB
garlandC
wreathD
bundleQuestion 91
Comprehension
In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Lodi Colony in Delhi is very different from other places in the city that is crowded and noisy.
A
from other placesB
that is crowded and noisyC
in the cityD
is very differentQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the wrongly spelt word.
A
negociationB
negligenceC
notificationD
necessityQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. DENSE
A
OpaqueB
CondensedC
ThickD
SparseQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. Each dancer performed very well that it was difficult to judge who the best was.
A
such very well thatB
such well thatC
so well thatD
No improvementQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. Talgo, a Spanish company is one of the major ______ of intercity, standard, and high-speed passenger trains.
A
manufacturersB
buildersC
creatorsD
constructors