SSC-CGL 2023 Questions

17 July 2023 • Shift 1

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Question 1

Logical Reasoning

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. _ D R G _ Z D R _ B Z D _ G B Z _ R G B

ZBGRB

ZBGRD

BBGRD

ZBDRD

Question 2

Logical Reasoning

In this question, three 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: All cars are birds. Some birds are plants. All plants are leaves. Conclusions: I.Some birds are cars. II.Some plants are birds. III.Some leaves are plants.

Only conclusions II and III follow.

All the conclusions follow.

Only conclusions I and III follow.

None of the conclusions follows.

Question 3

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘FLBS’ is coded as ‘156’ and ‘MXT’ is coded as ‘228’. How will ‘VDZN’ be coded in the same language?

220

160

264

180

Question 4

Logical Reasoning

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

Question 5

Logical Reasoning

Three of the following four options are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that group? (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.)

26 – 95 – 21

22 – 67 – 22

20 – 15 – 51

16 – 45 – 21

Question 6

Logical Reasoning

Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. PJ 16, SM 25, VP 36, YS 49, ?

DW 64

CW 81

BV 64

CV 36

Question 7

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘BIRTHDAY’ is written as ‘ADHTRIBY’ and ‘CONGRESS’ is written as ‘SERGNOCS’. How will ‘DIVISION’ be written in that language?

NDOISIVI

DNOISIVI

OISIVIDN

NOISIVID

Question 8

Logical Reasoning

The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letter in the word ‘CERTAIN’ is arranged in English alphabetical order?

One

Zero

Four

Two

Question 9

Logical Reasoning

G is the brother of F. E is the father of K.. C is the daughter of A. F is the mother of E. C is the sister of E. How is G related to A?

Brother’s wife

Sister’s husband

Husband’s sister

Wife’s brother

Question 10

Logical Reasoning

30 is related to 41 following certain logic. Following the same logic, 14 is related to 21. To which of the following numbers is 54 related, following the same logic? (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 /deleting /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.)

To which of the following numbers is 54 related, following the same logic? (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 /deleting /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.) Ans 1. 69

Question 11

Logical Reasoning

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? BKUZ, ENWB, ?, KTAF, NWCH

HRYE

HQYD

HRYD

HRZD

Question 12

Logical Reasoning

Read the given statements 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 statements. Statements: Some balls are toys. All circles are balls. All balls are pits. Conclusions: (I) Some circles are toys. (II) All pits are toys.

Only conclusion (II) follows.

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follow.

Only conclusion (I) follows.

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

Question 13

Logical Reasoning

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different. Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.

KNQ

SVY

ILN

BEH

Question 14

Logical Reasoning

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 101 ÷ 48 − 13013 × 13 + 12 = ?

5834

5836

5837

5835

Question 15

Logical Reasoning

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 96,77,60,47,36, ?

Question 16

Logical Reasoning

A dice has numbers 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 on its sides. Two different positions of the same dice are shown below. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one having 6.

Question 17

Logical Reasoning

189 is related to 21 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 234 is related to 26. To which of the following is 468 related, following the same logic? (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 /deleting /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)

Question 18

Logical Reasoning

What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘÷’ and ‘–‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘+’ are interchanged? 4 + 9 × 48 – 6 ÷ 7 = ?

Question 19

Logical Reasoning

‘Magnify’ is related to ‘Expand’ in the same way as ‘Curtail’ is related to ‘________’.

Restrict

Measure

Big

Small

Question 20

Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given sets. (429, 514), (688, 773) (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 /deleting /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)

(407, 512)

(546, 631)

(319, 399)

(396, 491)

Question 21

Wood’s Dispatch of 1854 primarily dealt with which of the following subject matters?

Education

Railways

Health

Finance

Question 22

If GNP is 16% higher than the last year and the rate of inflation is 9%, production in the economy has grown by:

Question 23

Which of the following gases get released when dilute sulphuric acid (H2SO4) reacts with magnesium (Mg)?

SO2

SO3

Question 24

Prabha Atre, who received the Padma Vibhushan Award 2022, belongs to which Gharana?

Agra gharana

Mewati gharana

Kirana gharana

Indore gharana

Question 25

An inscription, Takht-i-Bahi recovered from Mardan near Peshawar, indicates the rule of which of the following dynasties in north-western area of present Pakistan?

Sakas

Parthians

Indo-Greek

Bactrian

Question 26

Which of the following is an example of private sector industry in India?

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

Oil India Limited

Tata Iron and Steel Company

Steel Authority of India Limited

Question 27

When was pro kabaddi league inaugurated for the first time in India?

2007

2015

2008

2014

Question 28

Who among the following Indian women boxers was elected as the Chairperson and a voting member of the International Boxing Association in 2022?

Mary Kom

Lovlina Borgohain

Nikhat Zareen

Pooja Rani

Question 29

Identify the Indian classical dancer associated with Kathak.

Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma

Sharodi Saikia

Rohini Bhate

Kelucharan Mohapatra

Question 30

Who among the following was the successor of Mughal Emperor, Babur?

Aurangzeb

Shahjahan

Jahangir

Humayun

Question 31

British Parliament introduced Indian High Courts Act in which year?

1859

1860

1861

1858

Question 32

In which of the following years was the Election Commission of India founded?

1952

1950

1955

1947

Question 33

Which of the following numbers best describes the number of white pieces used in chess?

Question 34

Which set of diseases are caused by bacteria?

Dengue, Malaria, Cholera

Influenza, Dengue, Cholera

Typhoid, Cholera, Tuberculosis

Malaria, Common cold, Influenza

Question 35

Which of the following hills is located in the Eastern Ghats?

Anai Mudi hill

Khasi hill

Mizo hill

Shevaroy hill

Question 36

Paryushana festival is celebrated by the people of which of the following communities?

Jain

Hindu

Muslim

Sikh

Question 37

Which of the following pairs is INCORRECTLY matched?.

Starch: Egg yolk

Maltose: Wheat, cornmeal and barley

Fructose: Grapes

Lactose: Milk

Question 38

In which year was the MPLADS scheme implemented?

2013

1983

2003

1993

Question 39

Which of the following duties has been NOT prescribed by the Indian Constitution as Fundamental Duties? 1. To defend the country 2. To pay income tax 3. To cast the vote in election 4. To safeguard the public property

To defend the country

To pay income tax

To cast the vote in election

To safeguard the public property

Question 40

According to Census of India 2011, which Union Territory has the highest slum population?

Chandigarh

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Puducherry

Delhi

Question 41

Bhupen Hazarika was one of the most well-known personalities from the state of ________.

Nagaland

Odisha

Manipur

Assam

Question 42

The tropical cyclones in Australia are known as ________.

hurricanes

typhoons

cyclones

willy-willies

Question 43

Calorimeter is a small container made of a thin sheet of _________ with good thermal conductivity.

cesium

platinum

silver

copper

Question 44

In Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, beneficiaries are provided with how much amount every year?

₹4,000

₹6,000

₹5,000

₹3,000

Question 45

Arithmetic

If A:B = 6 : 8 and B:C = 7 : 10, then A:B:C is:

14:31:20

21:23:40

21:28:40

23:32:40

Question 46

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper marked the price 20% more than its cost price. If he allows a discount of 30%, then find his loss percent.

20%

15%

16%

25%

Question 47

Arithmetic

The average of the squares of the first 47 natural numbers is

759

761

762

760

Question 48

Arithmetic

If the simple interest on ₹7,200 in 3 years at the rate of 16% per annum equals the simple interest on ₹9,600 at the rate of x% per annum in 4 years. The value of x is equal to:

Question 49

Arithmetic

In a collection of rare coins, there is one gold coin for every four non-gold coins. If 20 more gold coins are added to the collection, the ratio of the number of gold coins to that of non-gold coins will be 2:3. The total number of coins in the collection will now become ________.

The total number of coins in the collection will now become ________. Ans 1. 80 2. 48 3. 60

100

Question 50

Arithmetic

Find the measure of the central angle of a sector if its area is 16π and the radius is 8.

90°

75°

60°

108°

Question 51

Arithmetic

Simplify:

Question 52

Arithmetic

Akshara and Siddharth travel from point P to Q, a distance of 72 km at a rate of 8 km/h and 10 km/h, respectively. Siddharth reaches Q first and returns immediately and meets Akshara at R. Find the distance from P to R.

65 km

64 km

63 km

66 km

Question 53

Arithmetic

For what value of k, the system of equations kx - 15y + 7 = 0 and 7x - 21y - 19 = 0 has NO solution?

Question 54

Arithmetic

AP and AQ are two tangents drawn to a circle with center O from an external point A. If ∠PAQ = 40°, then ∠POQ is:

120°

140°

130°

150°

Question 55

Arithmetic

Find the least value of k for which a 7-digit number 249k876 is divisible by 6.

Question 56

Arithmetic

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows. The graph shows the sales of three products: P, Q and R by four companies: A, B, C and D. What percentage is the total production by company C, of the total production by company A?

110%

90%

105%

100%

Question 57

Arithmetic

At what angle is the arc length half the perimeter of the circle?

120°

270°

90°

180°

Question 58

Arithmetic

In a company, all employees are getting equal wages. If the number of employees is increased by 20% and their wages per head are decreased by 18%, what is the percentage decrease in total wages?

1.6%

2.4%

1.4%

Question 59

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. My cousin works day and night to achieve success in life.

around the clock

great dealing

vale of tears

a handful

Question 60

Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The study of coins

Choreography

Numismatics

Cartography

Informatics

Question 61

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Labour

Relaxation

Toil

Dalliance

Mesh

Question 62

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Ram went to _____ an ice cream.

buy

byre

bye

Question 63

Comprehension

The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment in which the article has been used INCORRECTLY. UNESCO works to / strengthen an intellectual / and moral solidarity / of humankind.

strengthen an intellectual

of humankind.

and moral solidarity

UNESCO works to

Question 64

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. In those days, we did not expect luxuries; we were thankful if we could keep the wolf from the door.

Wallow in poverty

Relish food

Avoid starvation

Encourage starvation

Question 65

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. It is very hard for her to provide the necessities of her family .

the necessities to her family

the necessities from her families

the necessity of her family

the necessities by her family

Question 66

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. To the general public, William was best known as a crusader for peace and as an admired critic about social, political and ethical subjects.

for peace and as an admired critic by

about peace and as an admired critic about

in peace and as an admired critic about

for peace and as an admired critic on

Question 67

Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. He will give a lecture on personality development.

A lecture on personality development will be given by him.

A lecture on personality development will be giving by him.

A lecture on personality development can be given by him.

A lecture will be given on personality development.

Question 68

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. Note: This is an advertisement of an ice-cream brand. (A) That’s why Silky is deliciously different and exceptionally versatile, natural, thick and durable ice cream. (B) Beautifully firm, nice, silky rather than thin and watery, it stays in shape and stands on top of fruits or pastries without soaking in. (C) Silky thick double ice cream has a unique, fresh taste and texture.

BCA

BAC

CBA

ABC

Question 69

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Bully

Oxen

Coddle

Plough

Oppressor

Question 70

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Entire

Ingress

Incomplete

Undivided

Thorough

Question 71

Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. His behaviour vexes me sometimes.

Sometimes he vexes me with his behaviour.

I am sometimes vexed by his behaviour.

He is being vexing me with his behaviour

His behaviour is vexed.

Question 72

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Thankful

Affirmation

Ungrateful

Obliged

Obscure

Question 73

Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who is inclined to see the worst aspect of things

Philanthropist

Pessimist

Altruist

Optimist

Question 74

Comprehension

Select the sentence that contains a spelling error.

The host institution must provide the delegates with accomodation at a subsidised rate.

Rail lines go parallel.

The boss addressed the meeting.

The occurrence of the lunar eclipse is often a mystery for children.

Question 75

Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. Dr. Sinha has / brought about a new / book on social / impact of child labour.

Dr. Sinha has

book on social

brought about a new

impact of child labour

Question 76

Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Miscalculation

Eficient

Mediation

Contribution

Question 77

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’. No matter how hard work you, your boss will not recognise your efforts.

no substitution

hard you work

hardly you work

work you do hard

Question 78

Comprehension

Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence. Feeling discouraged, she finally finds the motivation for pursing her goal.

energetic

inspired

disappointed

admired

Question 79

Comprehension

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

Ans 1. more

better

best

strong

Question 80

Comprehension

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

promise

Ans 1. promise 2. realise

praise

offer

Question 81

Comprehension

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

conflictingly

unpredictability

Ans 1. conflictingly 2. unpredictability 3. consistently

clumsily

Question 82

Comprehension

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

bleak

instigate

distant

Question 83

Comprehension

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

regardless

notwithstanding

nevertheless

inasmuch