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
adcdbB
adbcdC
bdcbdD
dacdbQuestion 2
Logical Reasoning
Which number will replace the question mark (7) in the following series? 5, 12, 26, 54, ?
A
92B
110C
112D
98Question 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
39B
63C
57D
43Question 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
PQURB
HLIOC
DBFAD
RSTYQuestion 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 : 52B
15 : 52C
24 : 82D
8 : 30Question 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
2B
3C
4D
5Question 8
Logical Reasoning
Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd.
A
DisparageB
DenigrateC
AwkwardD
CondemnQuestion 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, 5B
4, 2, 6, 1, 5, 3C
2, 1, 4, 5, 6, 3D
5, 4, 2, 1, 6, 3Question 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 followB
Only conclusion I followsC
Only conclusion II followsD
Either conclusions I or III followsQuestion 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 yearsB
64 yearsC
66 yearsD
60 yearsQuestion 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
ROBSERHB
ORBUREHC
ORBEHTSD
ORBSREHQuestion 14
Logical Reasoning
How many triangles are there in the following figure?
A
14B
20C
18D
16Question 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 : ConfessionB
Anger : EmotionC
Kick : HostilityD
Interview : SelectionQuestion 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
TROKB
TPNLC
TPMKD
SOLJQuestion 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
1011155B
5111510C
5121611D
4111612Question 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
FatherB
SonC
BrotherD
UncleQuestion 20
Logical Reasoning
‘Disconnect’ is related to ‘Unify’ in the same way as ‘Mend’ is related to ‘_’.
A
StitchB
DamageC
RoughD
DiscomfortQuestion 21
Logical Reasoning
Which Indian monument was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799?
A
Mattancherry PalaceB
Mysore PalaceC
Leh PalaceD
Hawa MahalQuestion 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 RahimB
Adarsh Kumar GoelC
Raghuvendra SinghD
Sonam Phintso WangdiQuestion 23
GK
_______ Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 provided for free and compulsory elementary education to all children.
A
86thB
87thC
85thD
84thQuestion 24
GK
Who had built Taj Mahal, for his wife Mumtaz Mahal along the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra?
A
AkbarB
JahangirC
AurangzebD
Shah JahanQuestion 25
GK
The Victoria Memorial, conceived by Lord Curzon, represents the architectural climax of _________ city.
A
JaipurB
KolkataC
DelhiD
MumbaiQuestion 26
GK
William Crookes was a physical chemist who discovered and named the element ________.
A
germaniumB
berylliumC
plutoniumD
thalliumQuestion 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 KumarB
Sachin SiwachC
Dinesh DagarD
Sumit SangwanQuestion 28
GK
Humayun's heir,_____, was born in exile and was only 13 years old when his father died.
A
BaburB
Shah JahanC
AkbarD
JahangirQuestion 29
GK
Which of the following was the most important characteristic of India's trade throughout the colonial period?
A
Import deficiencyB
Import surplusC
Export surplusD
Export deficiencyQuestion 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
6.1B
5.4C
6.8D
6.2Question 31
GK
Name the longest river in Asia.
A
AmazonB
YeniseiC
NileD
YangtzeQuestion 32
GK
Who was the prime minister of India during ''the Emergency'' between the year 1975 to 1977?
A
Indira GandhiB
Charan SinghC
Moraj DesaiD
Rajiv GandhiQuestion 33
GK
_________ received the very first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for his discovery of X-rays?
A
William ThomsonB
Wilhelm RöntgenC
Louis PasteurD
William CrookesQuestion 34
GK
The Red Fort and the Jama Masjid in Delhi stand out as towering achievements of architecture during the reign of________.
A
Shah JahanB
AkbarC
AurangzebD
JehangirQuestion 35
GK
Which river passes through maximum number of countries?
A
VolgaB
RhineC
AmazonD
DanubeQuestion 36
GK
Electron was discovered in the year 1897 by _________.
A
Isaac NewtonB
J J ThomsonC
T. A. EdisonD
Nicola TeslaQuestion 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 MullaB
Pradeep SinghC
Abhilash TomyD
Rajesh DhankharQuestion 38
GK
___________ won a silver medal at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament which was held at Helsinki, Finland.
A
Mohammed HussamuddinB
Sumit SangwanC
Naveen KumarD
Sachin Siwach Question 39
GK
Akbar was succeeded by his son, Salim, who took the title of_______, meaning 'Conqueror of the World'.
A
JahangirB
BadshahC
JahapanaD
Shah JahanQuestion 40
GK
Which of the following is the longest rivers in India?
A
BrahmaputraB
GodavariC
GangaD
KaveriQuestion 41
GK
World _________Day 2019 was observed on 23 March with the theme 'The Sun, the Earth and the weather'.
A
AstrologicalB
GeologicalC
GeographicalD
MeteorologicalQuestion 42
GK
A ____________ occurs when a government's total expenditures exceed the revenue that it generates, excluding money from borrowings.
A
Current Account DeficitB
Revenue DeficitC
Budgetary DeficitD
Fiscal DeficitQuestion 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 imagesB
ThermodynamicsC
RadioactivityD
X-raysQuestion 44
GK
On March 23rd, India observes _______ day/divas as a tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on their death anniversary.
A
Shaheed DivasB
Protest DayC
Vidroh DivasD
Tribute DayQuestion 45
GK
Who won the Nobel Prize in 1906 for his neuron doctrine?
A
Luis AlvarezB
Henry MoseleyC
Santiago Ramón y CajalD
Pierre CurieQuestion 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
20B
18C
16D
15Question 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
25B
23C
21D
22Question 49
Arithmetic
If x 2 – 3x – 1 = 0, then the value of (x 2 + 8x – 1) (x 3 + x -1 ) -1 is:
A
3B
8C
3/8D
1Question 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
66B
63C
70D
68Question 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 BB
B = 0.675 CC
B = 0.72 CD
C = 0.675 BQuestion 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
61.8B
62.4C
65.5D
63.2Question 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
18.6B
18.4C
19.2D
20.4Question 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
3B
\(2\frac{1}{2}\)C
\(3\frac{1}{2}\)D
2Question 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
24.5B
20C
25D
22.5Question 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 cmB
3√10 cmC
3√13 cmD
2√13 cmQuestion 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
20B
10C
18D
12Question 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 : 11B
5 : 6C
6 : 5D
8 : 9Question 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
65,400B
64,400C
65,600D
64,800Question 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. 640B
Rs. 540C
Rs. 500D
Rs. 600Question 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
2B
6C
16D
12Question 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 daysB
24 daysC
27 daysD
35 DaysQuestion 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 – sinθB
1 + cosθC
1 + sinθD
1 – cosθQuestion 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
1/10B
\(1\frac{1}{2}\)C
3/10D
1/2Question 69
Arithmetic
If cos 2 θ – 3cosθ + 2 = sin 2 θ, 0° < θ < 90°, then the value of 2cosecθ + 4cotθ:
A
2√3B
(4√3)/4C
(8√3)/3D
4√3Question 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 nightB
look beautifulC
from the topD
with all its lightsQuestion 72
Comprehension
Select the wrongly spelt word.
A
brittleB
briskC
bristelD
bridleQuestion 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
ABCDB
DABCC
BACDD
BCADQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.
A
broke upB
broke outC
broke offD
broke inQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the synonym of the given word. EXEMPT
A
reduceB
hinderC
preventD
excludeQuestion 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
happyB
angryC
anxiousD
unhappyQuestion 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
outlookB
notionC
responseD
impressionQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the antonym of the given word. SWERVE
A
droopB
lurchC
straightenD
deviateQuestion 80
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Lend an ear
A
to force someone to listenB
to pay attention toC
to not tell someone somethingD
to not make troubleQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the antonym of the given word. SOBER
A
agitatedB
seriousC
nervousD
calmQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the synonym of the given word. RAMPANT
A
limitedB
excessiveC
rareD
gentleQuestion 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
CBADB
DCBAC
BCDAD
ABCDQuestion 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
cauldronB
sauce-panC
casseroleD
skilletQuestion 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 weB
No improvementC
do weD
won't weQuestion 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
garlandB
bunchC
wreathD
bouquetQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
A
everyB
manyC
moreD
eachQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the wrongly spelt word.
A
noticableB
negligibleC
nuisanceD
neighbouringQuestion 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 busyB
splashing the wallC
The Japanese artistD
from coloursQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
A
have beenB
wasC
wereD
areQuestion 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 distanceB
such long distanceC
No improvementD
such a long distanceQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
A
ThisB
TheseC
ItD
ThatQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.
A
disintegrateB
disperseC
disruptD
disturbQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. India is the second largest ______ of cotton in the world.
A
growerB
manufacturerC
producerD
creator