SSC-CGL 2019 Questions

7 June 2019 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

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

A
adcdb
B
adbcd
C
bdcbd
D
dacdb
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (7) in the following series? 5, 12, 26, 54, ?

A
92
B
110
C
112
D
98
Question 3
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
39
B
63
C
57
D
43
Question 4
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
PQUR
B
HLIO
C
DBFA
D
RSTY
Question 5
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. 12 : 42

A
16 : 52
B
15 : 52
C
24 : 82
D
8 : 30
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (3, 16, 5)

A
(9, 35, 11)
B
(7, 32, 9)
C
(11, 45, 14)
D
(5, 26, 19)
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Two different positions of the same dice are shown. Which number will be at the top if 6 is at the bottom?

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

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

A
Disparage
B
Denigrate
C
Awkward
D
Condemn
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Learn 2. College 3. Degree 4. Admission 5. Assessment 6. Class

A
4, 2, 1, 6, 3, 5
B
4, 2, 6, 1, 5, 3
C
2, 1, 4, 5, 6, 3
D
5, 4, 2, 1, 6, 3
Question 10
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) from the statements. Statements: Some roads are streets Some streets are lanes Conclusions: I. No road is a lane II. All streets are lanes III. Some lanes are roads

A
Only conclusions II and III follow
B
Only conclusion I follows
C
Only conclusion II follows
D
Either conclusions I or III follows
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

The ratio of the present age of Mitali to that of Shabnam is 4 : 7. If the difference between the present age of Shabnam and the age of Mitali after 5 years will be 13 years, then what is the sum of the present ages of Mitali and shabnam?

A
74 years
B
64 years
C
66 years
D
60 years
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

Which two signs should be changed in the following equation to make it correct? 9 - 3 + 12 × 8 ÷ 4 = 11

A
and ÷ 
B
+ and ÷ 
C
+ and -
D
+ and × 
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, REGULAR is written as GERTRAL. How will BROTHER be written as in that language?

A
ROBSERH
B
ORBUREH
C
ORBEHTS
D
ORBSREH
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

How many triangles are there in the following figure?

A
14
B
20
C
18
D
16
Question 15
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. Caress : Affection

A
Crime : Confession
B
Anger : Emotion
C
Kick : Hostility
D
Interview : Selection
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to third letter - cluster in the same way as the second letter - cluster is related to the first letter - cluster DFIM : WURN : GKNP : ?

A
TROK
B
TPNL
C
TPMK
D
SOLJ
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. (8, 15, 9)

A
(9, 12, 16)
B
(5, 17, 11)
C
(4, 16, 12)
D
(7, 13, 14)
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

If CLEAN is coded as 1415123 and BLOW is coded as 2315122, then how will JOKE be coded as?

A
1011155
B
5111510
C
5121611
D
4111612
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

P is the sister of Q and mother of R. S is the daughter-in-law of W and Wife of Q. W’s grandson M is the nephew of P and brother of V. W has only two children. How is Q related to v?

A
Father
B
Son
C
Brother
D
Uncle
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

‘Disconnect’ is related to ‘Unify’ in the same way as ‘Mend’ is related to ‘_’.

A
Stitch
B
Damage
C
Rough
D
Discomfort
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

Which Indian monument was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799?

A
Mattancherry Palace
B
Mysore Palace
C
Leh Palace
D
Hawa Mahal
Question 22
GK

Justice_____ , who retired from the Supreme Court of India on 6 July 2018, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Green Tribunal.

A
Justice Jawad Rahim
B
Adarsh Kumar Goel
C
Raghuvendra Singh
D
Sonam Phintso Wangdi
Question 23
GK

_______ Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 provided for free and compulsory elementary education to all children.

A
86th
B
87th
C
85th
D
84th
Question 24
GK

Who had built Taj Mahal, for his wife Mumtaz Mahal along the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra?

A
Akbar
B
Jahangir
C
Aurangzeb
D
Shah Jahan
Question 25
GK

The Victoria Memorial, conceived by Lord Curzon, represents the architectural climax of _________ city.

A
Jaipur
B
Kolkata
C
Delhi
D
Mumbai
Question 26
GK

William Crookes was a physical chemist who discovered and named the element ________.

A
germanium
B
beryllium
C
plutonium
D
thallium
Question 27
GK

There were three bronze medalists from India at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament which was held at Helsinki, Finland. Who amongst the following is NOT one of them?

A
Naveen Kumar
B
Sachin Siwach
C
Dinesh Dagar
D
Sumit Sangwan
Question 28
GK

Humayun's heir,_____, was born in exile and was only 13 years old when his father died.

A
Babur
B
Shah Jahan
C
Akbar
D
Jahangir
Question 29
GK

Which of the following was the most important characteristic of India's trade throughout the colonial period?

A
Import deficiency
B
Import surplus
C
Export surplus
D
Export deficiency
Question 30
GK

In its Global Economic Outlook report, Fitch Ratings cut India’s economic growth forecast for the next financial year 2019-20 starting from April 1 to ___% from its previous estimate of 7%.

A
6.1
B
5.4
C
6.8
D
6.2
Question 31
GK

Name the longest river in Asia.

A
Amazon
B
Yenisei
C
Nile
D
Yangtze
Question 32
GK

Who was the prime minister of India during ''the Emergency'' between the year 1975 to 1977?

A
Indira Gandhi
B
Charan Singh
C
Moraj Desai
D
Rajiv Gandhi
Question 33
GK

_________ received the very first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for his discovery of X-rays?

A
William Thomson
B
Wilhelm Röntgen
C
Louis Pasteur
D
William Crookes
Question 34
GK

The Red Fort and the Jama Masjid in Delhi stand out as towering achievements of architecture during the reign of________.

A
Shah Jahan
B
Akbar
C
Aurangzeb
D
Jehangir
Question 35
GK

Which river passes through maximum number of countries?

A
Volga
B
Rhine
C
Amazon
D
Danube
Question 36
GK

Electron was discovered in the year 1897 by _________.

A
Isaac Newton
B
J J Thomson
C
T. A. Edison
D
Nicola Tesla
Question 37
GK

Indian naval officer Commander _____ became the only Asian to participate in the prestigious Golden Globe Race (GGR), which commenced from Les Sables d’Olonne harbour in France on 1 July 2018.

A
Mahendra Nath Mulla
B
Pradeep Singh
C
Abhilash Tomy
D
Rajesh Dhankhar
Question 38
GK

___________ won a silver medal at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament which was held at Helsinki, Finland.

A
Mohammed Hussamuddin
B
Sumit Sangwan
C
Naveen Kumar
D
Sachin Siwach 
Question 39
GK

Akbar was succeeded by his son, Salim, who took the title of_______, meaning 'Conqueror of the World'.

A
Jahangir
B
Badshah
C
Jahapana
D
Shah Jahan
Question 40
GK

Which of the following is the longest rivers in India?

A
Brahmaputra
B
Godavari
C
Ganga
D
Kaveri
Question 41
GK

World _________Day 2019 was observed on 23 March with the theme 'The Sun, the Earth and the weather'.

A
Astrological
B
Geological
C
Geographical
D
Meteorological
Question 42
GK

A ____________ occurs when a government's total expenditures exceed the revenue that it generates, excluding money from borrowings.

A
Current Account Deficit
B
Revenue Deficit
C
Budgetary Deficit
D
Fiscal Deficit
Question 43
GK

Pierre Curie shared the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics with his wife, Marie Curie, and Henri Becquerel for their discoveries related to _______.

A
Mirror images
B
Thermodynamics
C
Radioactivity
D
X-rays
Question 44
GK

On March 23rd, India observes _______ day/divas as a tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on their death anniversary.

A
Shaheed Divas
B
Protest Day
C
Vidroh Divas
D
Tribute Day
Question 45
GK

Who won the Nobel Prize in 1906 for his neuron doctrine?

A
Luis Alvarez
B
Henry Moseley
C
Santiago Ramón y Cajal
D
Pierre Curie
Question 46
GK

A person sold 25 articles for Rs. 2500 and incurred a loss of 10%. How many articles should he sell for Rs. 2400 to make a profit of 20%?

A
20
B
18
C
16
D
15
Question 47
Arithmetic

The average production of all type of cars in 2014 is approximately what percent less than the production of type B cars in 2013 and type D cars in 2010 taken together?

A
44.4%
B
43.2%
C
41.8%
D
44.9%
Question 48
Arithmetic

If the 10-digit number 897359y7x2 is divisible by 72, then what is the value of (3x – y), for the possible maximum value of x and y?

A
25
B
23
C
21
D
22
Question 49
Arithmetic

If x 2 – 3x – 1 = 0, then the value of (x 2 + 8x – 1) (x 3 + x -1 ) -1 is:

A
3
B
8
C
3/8
D
1
Question 50
Arithmetic

The total number of students in section A and B of a class is 110. The number of students in section A is 10 more than that of section B. The average score of the student in B, in a test, is 20% more than that of students in A. If the average score of all students in the class is 72, then what is the average score of the students in A?

A
66
B
63
C
70
D
68
Question 51
Arithmetic

A is 20% less than B while C is 20% more than D. If D is 25% less than A which of the following is true :

A
C = 0.72 B
B
B = 0.675 C
C
B = 0.72 C
D
C = 0.675 B
Question 52
Arithmetic

The area of a field in the shape of a triangle with each side x meters is equal to the area another triangular field having sides 50 m. 70 m and 80 m. The value of x is closed to:

A
61.8
B
62.4
C
65.5
D
63.2
Question 53
Arithmetic

In a circle of radius 10 cm and centre O, PQ and PR are two equal chords, each of length 12 cm. What is the length of chord QR?

A
18.6
B
18.4
C
19.2
D
20.4
Question 54
Arithmetic

A Person can row a distance of 4 km upstream in one hour 20 minutes and can row back to the starting point in just 24 minutes. How much time (in hours) will he take to row 13 km in still water?

A
3
B
\(2\frac{1}{2}\)
C
\(3\frac{1}{2}\)
D
2
Question 55
Arithmetic

The price of two articles are in the ratio 4 : 5. If the price of the first article is increased by x% and that of the other is decreased by 30%, then new prices of A and B will be in the ratio 10 : 7. The value of x is:

A
24.5
B
20
C
25
D
22.5
Question 56
Arithmetic

In ΔABC, ∠A is a right angle. The length of AC and BC are 6 cm and 10 cm respectively. Point D is on AB such that BD = 4 cm. What is the length of CD?

A
2√10 cm
B
3√10 cm
C
3√13 cm
D
2√13 cm
Question 57
Arithmetic

If (135√5 x 3 – 2√2 y 3 ) ÷ (3√5 x – √2 y) = Ax 2 + By 2 + √10 Cxy, then the value of (A + B – 9C) is:

A
20
B
10
C
18
D
12
Question 58
Arithmetic

The total production of type A cars in 2011 and type C cars and type E Cars in 2012 taken together is what percent of the total production of type B cars during 2010 to 2014?

A
54.7%
B
58.8%
C
60.4%
D
62.5%
Question 59
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of the total production of type B cars in 2011 and type E cars in 2013 taken together to the total production of type C cars in 2014 and type D cars in 2012 taken together?

A
16 : 11
B
5 : 6
C
6 : 5
D
8 : 9
Question 60
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. P was borrowed and paid back in two equal yearly instalments, each of Rs. 35,280. If the rate of interest was 5% compounded annually, then the value of P is:

A
65,400
B
64,400
C
65,600
D
64,800
Question 61
Arithmetic

In ΔABC, AD bisects ∠A which meets BC at D. If BC = a, AC = b and AB = c, then DC = ?

A
ac/(a + b)
B
ac/(a + c)
C
ab/(b + c)
D
bc/(a + c)
Question 62
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs. 492 after allowing 18% discount on its marked price. Had he not allowed any discount he would have earned a profit of 20% on the cost price. What is the cost price of the item?

A
Rs. 640
B
Rs. 540
C
Rs. 500
D
Rs. 600
Question 63
Arithmetic

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral whose side AB is the diameter of a circle through A, B, C and D. If ∠ADC = 130°, then the measure of ∠BAC is:

A
45°
B
40°
C
35°
D
50°
Question 64
Arithmetic

If 9a 2 + 4b 2 + c 2 + 21 = 4(3a + b – 2c), then the value of (9a + 4b – c) is∶

A
2
B
6
C
16
D
12
Question 65
Arithmetic

To do a certain work, A and B work on alternate days, with B beginning the work on the first day. A can finish the work alone in 48 days. If the work gets completed in \(11\frac{1}{3}\) days, then B alone can finish 4 times the same work in:

A
32 days
B
24 days
C
27 days
D
35 Days
Question 66
Arithmetic

If \(\left( {\frac{{{\rm{tan\theta }} - {\rm{sec\theta \;}} + {\rm{\;}}1}}{{{\rm{tan\theta \;}} + {\rm{\;sec\theta }} - 1}}} \right){\rm{sec\theta \;}} = {\rm{\;}}\frac{1}{{\rm{k}}}\) then k = ?

A
1 – sinθ
B
1 + cosθ
C
1 + sinθ
D
1 – cosθ
Question 67
Arithmetic

If sinθ = a/ [√(a 2 + b 2 ), 0° < θ < 90°, then the value of secθ + tanθ is:

A
\(\frac{{\sqrt {{a^2}{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}{b^2}} {\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}a}}{{2b}}\)
B
\(\frac{{\sqrt {{a^2}{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}{b^2}} {\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}b}}{{2a}}\)
C
\(\frac{{\sqrt {{a^2}{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}{b^2}} {\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}a}}{a}\)
D
\(\frac{{\sqrt {{a^2}{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}{b^2}} {\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}a}}{b}\)
Question 68
Arithmetic

The value of \(7\frac{1}{2}{\rm{}} \times {\rm{}}\left( {3\frac{1}{5}{\rm{}} \div {\rm{}}5\frac{1}{3}{\rm{of\;}}4\frac{1}{2}} \right){\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\left[ {11 - \left( {\frac{5}{8}{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}3 - 1\frac{1}{4}} \right)} \right]{\rm{}} \div {\rm{}}5\frac{3}{4} - 5{\rm{\;}} \div {\rm{\;}}5{\rm{}} \times {\rm{}}5{\rm{\;of\;}}5{\rm{\;}} \div {\rm{\;}}25\)  is:

A
1/10
B
\(1\frac{1}{2}\)
C
3/10
D
1/2
Question 69
Arithmetic

If cos 2 θ – 3cosθ + 2 = sin 2 θ, 0° < θ < 90°, then the value of 2cosecθ + 4cotθ:

A
2√3
B
(4√3)/4
C
(8√3)/3
D
4√3
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the data related to the production of type C cars is represented by a pie-chart, then the central angle of the sector represented production of cars in 2012 will be:

A
80°
B
72°
C
\(73\frac{1}{2}^\circ\)
D
60°
Question 71
Arithmetic

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. The Doon Valley with all its lights look beautiful at night from the top of the mountain.

A
at night
B
look beautiful
C
from the top
D
with all its lights
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the wrongly spelt word.

A
brittle
B
brisk
C
bristel
D
bridle
Question 73
Comprehension

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. It has been a leading producer of both industrial and agricultural goods. B. The United States of America holds a dominant position in the world because of its high economic development. C. Because of its enormous output, the United States has a major share in world trade. D. It is also a leader in the development and application of innovative technology.

A
ABCD
B
DABC
C
BACD
D
BCAD
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.

A
broke up
B
broke out
C
broke off
D
broke in
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the synonym of the given word. EXEMPT

A
reduce
B
hinder
C
prevent
D
exclude
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Please take the guest to his room on the 6th floor.

A
Let the guest be taking to his room on the 6th floor.
B
You must take the guest to his room on the 6th floor.
C
You are requested to take the guest to his room on the 6th floor.
D
The guest should be took to his room on the 6th floor.
Question 77
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. On tenterhooks

A
happy
B
angry
C
anxious
D
unhappy
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. The company management is of the opinion that not wearing a suit and tie at the workplace could create a bad ______ on clients.

A
outlook
B
notion
C
response
D
impression
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the antonym of the given word. SWERVE

A
droop
B
lurch
C
straighten
D
deviate
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Lend an ear

A
to force someone to listen
B
to pay attention to
C
to not tell someone something
D
to not make trouble
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the antonym of the given word. SOBER

A
agitated
B
serious
C
nervous
D
calm
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the synonym of the given word. RAMPANT

A
limited
B
excessive
C
rare
D
gentle
Question 83
Comprehension

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. Since then Boeing has received over 5,000 orders for the aircraft and has delivered 371 to date. B. The Max first started flying commercially in 2017. C. Boeing had huge hopes for its 737 Max aircraft and viewed it as a key part of its future. D. However, the company's market value has plummeted by nearly $26 billion since the crash in Ethiopia.

A
CBAD
B
DCBA
C
BCDA
D
ABCD
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. A large, deep pot used both in the oven and as a serving vessel.

A
cauldron
B
sauce-pan
C
casserole
D
skillet
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. We can't live without water, will we ?

A
can we
B
No improvement
C
do we
D
won't we
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the correct active form of the given sentence. The chairs were being arranged in the examination hall by the staff.

A
The staff has been arranging the chairs in the examination hall.
B
The chairs were arranging the staff in the examination hall.
C
The staff has arranged the chairs in the examination hall.
D
The staff was arranging the chairs in the examination hall.
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Flowers or leaves woven together in a circle for placing on a coffin or a grave

A
garland
B
bunch
C
wreath
D
bouquet
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.

A
every
B
many
C
more
D
each
Question 89
Comprehension

Select the wrongly spelt word.

A
noticable
B
negligible
C
nuisance
D
neighbouring
Question 90
Comprehension

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. The Japanese artist Yoh Nagao was busy splashing the wall from colours.

A
was busy
B
splashing the wall
C
The Japanese artist
D
from colours
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

A
have been
B
was
C
were
D
are
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. His school was 7 km away from his house. I wondered how he covered so long-distance daily on foot.

A
so long the distance
B
such long distance
C
No improvement
D
such a long distance
Question 93
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.

A
This
B
These
C
It
D
That
Question 94
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.

A
disintegrate
B
disperse
C
disrupt
D
disturb
Question 95
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. India is the second largest ______ of cotton in the world.

A
grower
B
manufacturer
C
producer
D
creator