SSC-CGL 2024 Questions

9 Sept 2024 • Shift 1

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Question 1

One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word-substitute for the given group of words.A false idea or belief

Reticence

Atrophy

Fallacy

Entropy

Question 2

Antonyms

Identity the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Secure

Succeed

Save

Attack

Trundle

Question 3

Sentence Substitution

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.Gourav was no good than a foolish person.

no better

not good

no best

not best

Question 4

Sentence Correction

Select the option that corrects the error in the given sentence.He ran quick to catch the bus.

quiet

rapid

insipid

quickly

Question 5

Synonyms

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Acquiesce

Desist

Cease

Thwart

Concur

Question 6

One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.That which cannot be conquered

Invisible

Indelible

Ineffable

Invincible

Question 7

Synonyms

Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.His ambition in life is to become a happy and satisfied man.

Apathy

Satisfaction

Eagerness

Amend

Question 8

Idioms and Phrases

Read the sentence carefully and select the most suitable idiom to fill in the blank.The renowned publisher decided to withdraw a book from the market. No one was interested in the book as the arguments presented were ____________.

high and mighty

out of the woods

beside the mark

under the rose

Question 9

Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Receive

Admit

Exile

Reward

Fund

Question 10

Active/Passive Voice

Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice.Sonam does not like bananas.

Banana is not liked by Sonam.

Bananas have not been liked by Sonam.

Bananas are not liked by Sonam.

Bananas had not been liked by Sonam.

Question 11

Para Jumbles

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. The genuine beliefs, though not unconsciously acquired by most children; and even if they depart from these beliefs in later lifeB. Something of them remains deeply implanted, ready to emerge in a time of stress of crisisC. The importance of education in forming character and opinion is very great and well recognised by allD. Education is, as a rule, the strongest force on the side of what exists and again fundamental change

DCAB

DABC

CBAD

CABD

Question 12

One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.In Indian mythology, most of the Asuras wish to be never able to die.

Invincible

Impervious

Invisible

Immortal

Question 13

Active/Passive Voice

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voiceSomeone has taken my secret diary.

My secret diary had been taken by someone.

My secret diary has to be taken by someone.

My secret diary has been taken by someone.

My secret diary will have been taken by someone.

Question 14

Synonyms

Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.During Covid times, many organisations made ________(sentimental) appeals to raise funds for migrant workers.

mawkish

sincere

cynical

practical

Question 15

One Word Substitution

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.He is an atheist, although he respects everyone’s belief.

One who believes in God

One who believes in nature

One who is extremist

One who does not believe in God

Question 16

Idioms and Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.In my new office, all employees were different, so I felt like a fish out of water.

Uncomfortable

Homeless

Frustrated

Disappointed

Question 17

Spelling Correction

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Embarrass

Occurrence

Exhilerate

Accommodate

Question 18

Grammatical Error

The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.Mrs. Sreelakshmi’s / musical intelligence / is superior than / Mrs. Suma’s.

Mrs. Suma’s.

musical intelligence

is superior than

Mrs. Sreelakshmi’s

Question 19

Sentence Correction

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.If I was the queen, I would give a handsome sum towards education.

will be the queen

were the queen

have been the queen

would be the queen

Question 20

Spelling Correction

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Exceed

Proceed

Succeed

Preceed

Question 21

Comprehension Cloze Test

Comprehension:The beginning of the story is (1)__ in its presentation but (2) the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4). O Henry’s treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)__ of humour and pathos.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

prone

delectable

quaint

habitual

Question 22

Comprehension Cloze Test

Comprehension:The beginning of the story is (1)__ in its presentation but (2) the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4). O Henry’s treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)__ of humour and pathos.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

hardly

recently

initially

gradually

Question 23

Comprehension Cloze Test

Comprehension:The beginning of the story is (1)__ in its presentation but (2) the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4). O Henry’s treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)__ of humour and pathos.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

supervision

condition

dimension

infection

Question 24

Comprehension Cloze Test

Comprehension:The beginning of the story is (1)__ in its presentation but (2) the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4). O Henry’s treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)__ of humour and pathos.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

through

though

tough

enough

Question 25

Comprehension Cloze Test

Comprehension:The beginning of the story is (1)__ in its presentation but (2) the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4). O Henry’s treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)__ of humour and pathos.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

legend

ascend

blend

amend

Question 26

Art and Culture

Who among the following is the world renowned exponent of the bamboo flute?

MS Subbulakshmi

Ravi Shankar

Hariprasad Chaurasia

Bismillah Khan

Question 27

Economics

What is net investment?

Sum of all the investments in a country

Gross investment + depreciation

Gross capital investment - indirect taxes

Gross investment - depreciation

Question 28

Sports

India won the ICC Men Cricket World Cup for the first time in which of the following years?

1996

1992

1987

1983

Question 29

History

Match the following institutes with their respective founders of British India.a. Asiatic Society of Bengalb. Sanskrit College of Benarasc. Fort William Colleged. Calcutta Madrasai. Warren Hastingsii. Lord Wellesleyiii. Jonathan Duncaniv. Sir William Jones

a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii

a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii

a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i

a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv

Question 30

Art and Culture

Kathakali, one of the classical dances of India, is predominantly performed in which of the following states of India?

Assam

Manipur

Uttar Pradesh

Kerala

Question 31

Geography and Industry

Identify the oldest iron and steel company of India from the following options.

Tata Iron & Steel Company (TISCO)

Visvesvaraiya Iron & Steel Works

Indian Iron & Steel Company (IISCO)

Mysore Iron & Steel Works

Question 32

History

The magnificent Kailasa temple at Ellora was built during the reign of which Rashtrakuta king?

Krishna I

Indra III

Govinda III

Amoghavarsha

Question 33

Art and Culture

In which state/UT is the Hemis festival celebrated?

Punjab

Sikkim

Lakshadweep

Ladakh

Question 34

Geography

Which of the following is the largest artificial lake of Asia?

Naini Lake

Bhopal Lake

Dal Lake

Chilika Lake

Question 35

Awards and Honours

In 2002, Zakir Hussain became the youngest percussionist to be honoured with which award?

Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

Grammy Award

Padma Bhushan

National Heritage Fellowship

Question 36

Science

Microbes like Rhizobium, Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter are used for:

nitrogen cycling

carbon cycling

water cycling

sulphur cycling

Question 37

History

With reference to Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, on which of the following dates did the soldiers at Meerut start their journey to Delhi?

10 May

19 April

2 June

29 March

Question 38

Current Affairs

Who among the following was selected as the Sherpa for India’s G20 hosted in 2022-23?

Piyush Goyal

Ashwini Vaishnav

Shaktikanta Das

Amitabh Kant

Question 39

Geography

Purvanchal Himalayas does NOT comprise of:

Naga hills

Pir Panjal range

Manipur hills

Mizo hills

Question 40

Sports

In which year did India make its Olympic debut in hockey?

1936

1932

1924

1928

Question 41

Mixed GK

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Indian Constitution (Question 16)?

Rigid

Flexible

Partly rigid and partly flexible

Unwritten

Question 42

Mixed GK

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Indian Constitution (Question 17)?

Rigid

Flexible

Partly rigid and partly flexible

Unwritten

Question 43

Mixed GK

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Indian Constitution (Question 18)?

Rigid

Flexible

Partly rigid and partly flexible

Unwritten

Question 44

Mixed GK

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Indian Constitution (Question 19)?

Rigid

Flexible

Partly rigid and partly flexible

Unwritten

Question 45

Mixed GK

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Indian Constitution (Question 20)?

Rigid

Flexible

Partly rigid and partly flexible

Unwritten

Question 46

Mixed GK

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Indian Constitution (Question 21)?

Rigid

Flexible

Partly rigid and partly flexible

Unwritten

Question 47

Mixed GK

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Indian Constitution (Question 22)?

Rigid

Flexible

Partly rigid and partly flexible

Unwritten

Question 48

Mixed GK

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Indian Constitution (Question 23)?

Rigid

Flexible

Partly rigid and partly flexible

Unwritten

Question 49

Mixed GK

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Indian Constitution (Question 24)?

Rigid

Flexible

Partly rigid and partly flexible

Unwritten

Question 50

Mixed GK

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Indian Constitution (Question 25)?

Rigid

Flexible

Partly rigid and partly flexible

Unwritten

Question 51

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 1)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 52

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 2)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 53

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 3)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 54

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 4)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 55

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 5)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 56

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 6)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 57

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 7)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 58

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 8)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 59

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 9)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 60

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 10)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 61

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 11)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 62

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 12)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 63

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 13)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 64

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 14)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 65

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 15)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 66

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 16)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 67

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 17)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 68

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 18)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 69

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 19)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 70

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 20)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 71

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 21)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 72

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 22)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 73

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 23)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 74

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 24)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 75

Logical Reasoning

If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is D related to A? (Question 25)

Nephew/Niece

Cousin

Uncle

Brother

Question 76

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 1)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 77

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 2)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 78

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 3)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 79

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 4)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 80

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 5)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 81

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 6)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 82

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 7)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 83

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 8)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 84

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 9)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 85

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 10)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 86

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 11)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 87

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 12)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 88

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 13)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 89

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 14)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 90

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 15)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 91

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 16)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 92

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 17)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 93

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 18)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 94

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 19)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 95

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 20)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 96

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 21)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 97

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 22)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 98

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 23)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 99

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 24)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700

Question 100

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 18 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price. (Question 25)

Rs. 500

Rs. 600

Rs. 400

Rs. 700