SSC-CGL 2022 Questions

13 Dec 2022 • Shift 1

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g., 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed). (16, 7, 81) (24, 16, 64)

A
(13, 7, 36)
B
(48, 39, 18)
C
(37, 25, 100)
D
(21, 19, 8)
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 67, 46, 24, 1, –23, ?

A
–48
B
–38
C
–46
D
–50
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 68 : 19 :: 76 : 21 :: 164 : ?

A
45
B
39
C
43
D
41
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘COMMUNITY’ is written as ‘YITUNMCOM’ and ‘AUTHORITY’ is written as ‘YITORHAUT’. How will ‘ISOLATION’ be written in that language?

A
NIAOTLISO
B
NIOATILSO
C
NIOATLIOS
D
NIOATLISO
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language ‘BOTTLE’ is written as ‘148’, ‘SIPPER’ is written as ‘166’. How will ‘BUMPER’ be written in that language?

A
160
B
170
C
150
D
180
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster. ACCUSED : UCCASDE :: FACTORY : TCAFOYR :: DYNAMIC : ?

A
YNMICAD
B
DNYMACI
C
ANYDMCI
D
DANYMIC
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

A # B means ‘A is the sister of B’. A @ B means ‘A is the son of B’. A & B means ‘A is the father of B’. A % B means ‘A is the mother of B’. If W & Q # T & Y @ M % K, then how is Q related to K?

A
Mother’s sister
B
Sister
C
Father’s sister
D
Father’s mother
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s). Statements: Some pencils are rods. No rod is a door. All balls are rods. Conclusions: I. Some pencils being balls is a possibility. II. No ball is a door. III. All rods are balls. IV. No pencil is a door.

A
Only Conclusions I, II and IV follow
B
Only Conclusions I and II follow
C
Only Conclusion I follows
D
Only Conclusions II and III follow
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the given pair of words. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word) Rice : Carbohydrates

A
Eggplant : Vegetable
B
Flesh : Chicken
C
Cottage cheese : Protein
D
Orange : Fruit
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. NTR, TCE, ZLR, FUE, ?

A
LMR
B
LDR
C
RNQ
D
RMO
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? DBK, GDL, JFM, MHN, ?

A
QKN
B
PKO
C
PJO
D
QJO
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

If A × B means that A is the brother of B, A – B means that A is the sister of B, A + B means that A is the father of B then which of the following expression shows that P is the father of R?

A
P + Q × R
B
P × Q + R
C
P + Q ÷ R
D
P – Q × R
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements. Statements: I. No A is B. II. No C is B. Conclusion: I. Some C are not A. II. Some A are B.

A
Neither conclusion follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Only conclusion I follows
D
Both conclusions I and II follows
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

By Interchanging the given two numbers which of the following equation will be correct? 4 and 6

A
4 ÷ 2 + 3 – 6 × 5 = –14
B
9 ÷ 3 + 6 × 5 – 4 = 18
C
4 × 3 + 6 – 2 ÷ 1 = 21
D
4 – 6 ÷ 2 + 3 × 5 = 20
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Select the odd group of numbers. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

A
(14 – 28 – 42)
B
(16 – 32 – 64 )
C
(18 –36 –72 )
D
(12 –24 – 48 )
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the sixth term. 16 : 96 :: ? : 161 :: 18 : 120

A
22
B
21
C
20
D
24
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 50 * 10 * 20 * 5 * 105

A
÷, ×, +, =
B
×, −, +, =
C
÷, ×, −, =
D
×, ÷, +, =
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come at ‘Third’ position? 1. Overwork 2. Overwrought 3. Overwhelming 4. Overweight 5. Overweening

A
Overwork
B
Overwrought
C
Overwhelming
D
Overweight 5. Overweening
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following interchange of numbers and mathematical signs would make the given equation correct? 28 + 7 × 10 ÷ 5 − 20 = 5

A
10 and 20, × and +
B
5 and 20, − and ÷
C
7 and 28, × and ÷
D
5 and 10, + and ÷
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

Three of the following letter-clusters are alike in some manner and hence form a group. Which letter-cluster does not belong to that group?

A
PONM
B
EDCB
C
SRQP
D
BYXW
Question 21
GK

In which year was Asha Bhosle's name entered into the Guinness Book of World Records for most studio recordings?

A
2017
B
2020
C
2014
D
2011
Question 22
GK

Which article of Indian constitution is related with the Special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim?

A
Article 371C
B
Article 371
C
Article 371F
D
Article 371A
Question 23
GK

Which of the following statement is correct with respect to the Sangam literature? I. These texts were supposed to be composed and compiled in assemblies of poets. II. The Sangam literature compiled in assemblies of poets were held in the city of Madurai.

A
Neither I nor II
B
Both I and II
C
Only I
D
Only II
Question 24
GK

Which of the following have mountain range young fold mountains?

A
Appalachians mountain range
B
Alps mountain range
C
Aravali mountain range
D
Ural mountain range
Question 25
GK

Identify a fomite from the following.

A
Drinking water
B
Blood
C
Saliva
D
Glass
Question 26
GK

Kullu Dussehra is a colourful festival majorly celebrated in which state/union territory?

A
Delhi
B
Telangana
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Himachal Pradesh
Question 27
GK

Peat coal has ______ carbon and ______ moisture content?

A
High, Low
B
Low , high
C
High, High
D
Low, Low
Question 28
GK

After the ______, Mahatma Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement.

A
Jallianwala Bagh massacre
B
Chauri Chaura incidence
C
Bengal partition
D
Round Table conferences
Question 29
GK

The Kashi Yatra Scheme was introduced by the government of ________.

A
Karnataka
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Punjab
D
Kerala
Question 30
GK

The national highway network connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata is called ______.

A
Diamond quadrilateral
B
Diamond polygon
C
Golden polygon
D
Golden Quadrilateral
Question 31
GK

Synecology can be defined as which of the following?

A
A branch of science that deals with the interrelationship of individual species with its environment.
B
A branch of science that deals with the interrelationship of two species.
C
A branch of science that deals with the interrelationship of whole biome.
D
A branch of ecology that deals with the structure, development and distribution of ecological communities.
Question 32
GK

'Thaipoosam’ festival is celebrated in which state of India?

A
Bihar
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Goa
Question 33
GK

The Kuchipudi dance form originated in which of the following states of India?

A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Kerala
C
Assam
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 34
GK

The SI unit of speed is ______.

A
m/s
B
km/s
C
km/hr
D
m/hr
Question 35
GK

On the occasion of teacher’s day 2022, the Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM) launched an initiative to strengthen the efforts of scientifically inclined women. What is the name of this initiative?

A
KUSUM
B
KALYAN
C
WEST
D
NAMASTE
Question 36
GK

The first English Factory in Bengal set up on the banks of river “Hugli” in ______.

A
1671
B
1641
C
1661
D
1651
Question 37
GK

In which of the following cities did Prime Minister Narendra Modi participate in 2019 as part of the celebration of International Day of Yoga on June 21?

A
Ranchi
B
Lucknow
C
New Delhi
D
Chandigarh
Question 38
GK

What should be the standard length of a tennis court according the laws of the International Tennis Federation (ITF), 2021?

A
23.77 m
B
22.45 m
C
26.42 m
D
25.34 m
Question 39
GK

Article 20 of the Constitution of India deals with ______________.

A
protection of life and personal liberty
B
protection in respect of conviction for offences
C
abolition of untouchability
D
right to education
Question 40
GK

Who is the father of the modern ecology?

A
Robert Brown
B
Charles Darwin
C
E P Odum
D
Robert Hook
Question 41
GK

Which of the following Indian states receive rainfall during October and November due to the North-East monsoon?

A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Maharashtra
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 42
GK

Who is the Ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog?

A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Home Minister
D
Finance Minister
Question 43
GK

Which of the following statements is true? A)Wage bill of the government is a capital expenditure. B) Disinvestment by the government in a company is a capital receipt.

A
Only (A)
B
Neither (A) nor (B)
C
Both (A) and (B)
D
Only (B)
Question 44
GK

Who has been appointed as the 37th CRPF Director General?

A
Rajendra Kumar
B
Sujoy Lal Thaosen
C
Anil Chauhan
D
Vijay Jasuja
Question 45
GK

Who among the following gave up his traditional professions and took to arms, successfully established kingdom in Karnataka?

A
Vasudeva Kanva
B
Gurjara-Pratihara Harichandra
C
Pushyamitra Shunga
D
Kadamba Mayurasharman
Question 46
Arithmetic

The table given below shows the number of working days of a company in 5 years. What are ratio of number of working days in year R to the number of working days in year T?

A
16 : 21
B
15 : 22
C
21 : 17
D
21 : 16
Question 47
Arithmetic

The monthly income of Mr. Roy is Rs.18,000. He took a loan of Rs.30,000 on simple interest for 3 years at the rate of 5% per annum. The amount that he will be paying as simple interest in 3 years is what percent of his monthly salary?

A
30%
B
35%
C
20%
D
25%
Question 48
Arithmetic

When m12– 1 is divided by m + 1, the remainder is:

A
1
B
2
C
0
D
–1
Question 49
Arithmetic

The table given below shows the number of salesman in five companies. Number of salesman in J is what percent of the number of salesman in K?

A
250 percent
B
150 percent
C
125 percent
D
225 percent
Question 50
Arithmetic

Ramesh purchases a table and a chair for Rs.3,900. He sells the table at a profit of 8% and the chair at a profit of 16%. He earns a profit of Rs.540. What is the difference between the original price of the table and the chair?

A
Rs.2,000
B
Rs.1,800
C
Rs.1,900
D
Rs.1,700
Question 51
Arithmetic

The number of units manufactured by a company A was 12500 units in 2019 and 10625 units in 2020. While in company B, the production fell from 34000 units in 2019 to 30600 units in 2020. If X and Y are the percentage decrease in the number of units manufactured by company A and B respectively from 2019 to 2020, then what will be the ratio of X and Y?

A
5 : 3
B
3 : 4
C
3 : 2
D
8 : 5
Question 52
Arithmetic

The circumference of the two circles is 110 cm and 330 cm respectively. What is the difference between their radii?

A
70 cm
B
15 cm
C
46 cm
D
35 cm
Question 53
Arithmetic

If and K < 0, then what is the value of ?

A
0
B
–2
C
–1
D
–17
Question 54
Arithmetic

An article costs Rs.4,000 to a shopkeeper, who marks its price at Rs.8,400. The shopkeeper sells it to a customer at a discount of 25%. The customer gets a further discount of 15% on the discounted price if the customer redeems a coupon issued by the store previously. What is the profit percentage (to the nearest integer) earned by the shopkeeper in this transaction?

A
34%
B
51%
C
42%
D
36%
Question 55
Arithmetic

If the numerical value of twice the curved surface area of a right circular cylinder is equal to the numerical value of its volume, then what is the numerical value of the radius of the base of the cylinder?

A
2
B
3
C
5
D
4
Question 56
Arithmetic

The hour hand moves through 4 hours and has a length of 6 cm. Find the area (in cm2,rounded off to two decimal places) of the sector covered by the hour hand.

A
3
B
30.67
C
37.71
D
35.75
Question 57
Arithmetic

Salaries of Rida and Riya are in the ratio of 3 : 5, respectively. If the salary of each one is increased by Rs.5,000, then the new ratio becomes 5 : 7. What is Riya’s present salary?

A
Rs.12,500
B
Rs.7,500
C
Rs.2,500
D
Rs.10,000
Question 58
Arithmetic

Ram, Shyam, Rohan, Reeta and Mukesh are five members of a family who are weighed consecutively and their average weight is calculated after each member is weighed. If the average weight increases by 2 kg each time, how much heavier is Mukesh than Ram?

A
14 kg
B
18 kg
C
16 kg
D
12 kg
Question 59
Arithmetic

Determine the LCM of two numbers if their HCF is 9 and their ratio is 14 : 19.

A
2394
B
3990
C
1596
D
3192
Question 60
Arithmetic

In ∆PQR, ∠Q = 90°, PQ=8 cm and ∠PRQ=45°. Find the length of QR.

A
6 cm
B
3 cm
C
5 cm
D
8 cm
Question 61
Arithmetic

In a 1000 m race, Arjun, Balaji and Charan are running. Arjun beats Balaji by 100 m, and Balaji beats Charan by 100 m. In the next 1000 m race (the speeds are the same as in the previous), Balaji gives Charan a head start of 100 m, and Arjun gives Balaji a head start of 100 m. Find the distance by which the winner is ahead of the person just behind him.

A
100 m
B
40 m
C
30 m
D
20 m
Question 62
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. One of the students is always / late to the class; he has been warn / by the teacher many times; / but still, he keeps on being late.

A
One of the students is always
B
but still, he keeps on being late
C
by the teacher many times;
D
late to the class; he has been warn
Question 63
Comprehension

Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. The percentage of employees who called in sick and the number of employees who left their jobs within 2 years (were reflective of the level of job satisfaction).

A
are reflective of the level of job satisfaction
B
is reflective of the level of job satisfaction
C
has reflected the level of job satisfaction
D
were reflective on the level of job satisfaction
Question 64
Comprehension

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. Omnivores get energy and nutrients from plant and animal materials by digesting carbs, protein, fat and fibre and metabolising the nutrients and energy of the sources ingested. B. The many diverse animals categorised as omnivores may be divided into sub- categories based on their dietary habits. C. An omnivore is an animal that can feed and thrive on both, plant and animal substances. D. They also have the capacity to integrate food sources like algae, fungus and bacteria into their diet.

A
CABD
B
ACDB
C
CADB
D
DCBA
Question 65
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence. Roads in villages during rainy seasons become muddy.

A
fuzzy
B
filthy
C
blurred
D
unsoiled
Question 66
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. The poet managed to paint a vivid picture of the landscape by the river through words.

A
Metaphoric
B
Evocative
C
Contemporary
D
Blurred
Question 67
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. I was fascinated by the novel.

A
The novel was fascinated to me.
B
The novel fascinated me.
C
The novel fascinate me.
D
The novel fascinates me.
Question 68
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence. There lies no guarantee that the hierchical structural framework between the elite and downtrodden sections of the society is right.

A
hierchical
B
guarantee
C
structural
D
downtrodden
Question 69
Comprehension

Select the sentences that contains no spelling errors.

A
Diabeties is a chronic disease.
B
Diabetes is a chronic disease.
C
Daibetes is a chronic disease.
D
Diabites is a chronic disease.
Question 70
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The man who / was committed / the theft last night / was caught this evening.

A
was caught this evening.
B
was committed
C
The man who
D
the theft last night
Question 71
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Health club membership has grown by leaps and bounds after the pandemic.

A
slowly and gradually
B
full of speed and excitement
C
hurriedly
D
very quickly
Question 72
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Steer clear of

A
Show someone how to do a job or activity
B
Be very easy
C
Avoid someone or something because it is dangerous for you
D
Be mentally and physically exhausted
Question 73
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’. The students decided to surprise their teacher on her birthday.

A
their teacher at her birthday
B
there teacher on her birthday
C
her teacher on her birthday
D
No substitution
Question 74
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The driver was taken to the nearest dispensary by the beggars.

A
The beggars take the driver to the nearest dispensary.
B
The beggars took the driver to dispensary.
C
The beggars took the driver to the nearest dispensary.
D
To the nearest dispensary, the beggars took the driver.
Question 75
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. He was sitting besides his best friend during the event.

A
was sitting about his
B
was sitting beside his
C
were sitting besides his
D
was sitting besides her
Question 76
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. The efforts of the doctors came to a futile end with the death of the patient.

A
Fruitless
B
Enriching
C
Startling
D
Terrifying
Question 77
Comprehension

Complete the following collocation. When I got the job, I knew what _______ money really is.

A
effort-earned
B
soft-earned
C
hard-earned
D
honest-earned
Question 78
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Russell Wilson, an NFL P. about Naomi Osaka saying that her Q. has been spectacular to watch R. humility and dedication to others S. player for the Seattle Seahawks, wrote

A
SPRQ
B
PRQS
C
RPQS
D
QPRS
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate collocating word to fill in the blank. This statement of the political leader has created________confusion.

A
utter
B
heavy
C
weighty
D
vast
Question 80
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. Marcella seemed morose and downcast when she refused to have dinner.

A
Jocund
B
Excited
C
Gloomy
D
Liberal
Question 81
Comprehension

Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. Shravan said that the prisoner had slept throughout the journey.

A
Shravan said, "The prisoner sleeps throughout the journey."
B
Shravan said, "The prisoner had been sleeping throughout the journey."
C
Shravan says, "The prisoner has slept throughout the journey."
D
Shravan said, "The prisoner had slept throughout the journey."
Question 82
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

A
Ans 1. built
B
produced
C
fabricated
D
manufactured
Question 83
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

A
generated
B
Ans 1. generated 2. inspired
C
promoted
D
created
Question 84
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

A
employed
B
ordered
C
Ans 1. employed 2. ordered 3. contracted
D
authorised
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

A
invaded
B
penetrated
C
entered
D
Question 86
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

A
noted
B
influential
C
famous
D
good