SSC-CPO 2021 Reasoning

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 26

Logical Reasoning

Match the words with their closest meanings. a. obliterate 1. fraudulent b. entice 2.eradicate c. hypocritical 3. lure

a-3, b-2, c-1

a-1, b-3, c-2

a-2, b-1, c-3

a-2, b-3, c-1

Question 27

Logical Reasoning

According to the passage, war would seem absurd to us if:

we have political contests among nations

we could live without fighting wars for a few years

we impose limitations on the people through law

we settle our disputes by organising duels

Question 28

Logical Reasoning

In this passage the author:

explains that by nature man is fond of war

doesn't think that there is any element in human nature that cannot be curbed

suggests that man's instinct for fighting can find expression in duels

thinks that man's nature is unchangeable

Question 29

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

Homicidal tendencies of people can be restrained by criminal laws.

If nations could forget their enmity they could live in peace without fear.

As far as war is concerned, the trouble lies in the minds of men.

War cannot be eradicated from the world because it is in the human nature.

Question 30

Logical Reasoning

Many countries have been led to their downfall because their leaders:

have not accepted that their powers have limits

have not been very capable

have boasted of their scientific skills

have under-estimated their power

Question 31

Logical Reasoning

What is the real name of the Panchen Lama imprisoned by China?

Gedhun Choekyi Nyima

Bodhisattva Amitabha

Gyaltsen Norbu

Lobsang Sangay

Question 32

Logical Reasoning

After reading this passage, it can be inferred that it is:

an appeal

a government statement

an article

a news item

Question 33

Logical Reasoning

"This politically-motivated action failed." Which action is being referred to here?

Persecution of religious groups by the Chinese government

Placing of Gyaltsen Norbu as the 11th Panchen Lama by China

Abduction of Panchen Lama along with his family

Imprisonment of Chadrel Rinpoche and other Tibetans

Question 34

Logical Reasoning

Select the option which is NOT true. The abduction of Panchen Lama and his family by China is an act of:

establishing ethnic harmony

persecution of a religious group

violation of religious freedom of Tibetans

gross violation of human rights

Question 35

Logical Reasoning

What is the demand of the Tibetan Government-in-exile?

China should release the 11th Panchen Lama along with his family.

China should place Gyaltsen Norbu as the 11th Panchen Lama.

China should celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 11th Panchen Lama's disappearance.

China should recognise Panchen Lama as the reincarnation of Bodhisattva.

Question 36

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following individuals thinks that the presence of beta-carotene in the algae gives the water its pink colour?

Dr. P Sathiyaselvam

Deepak Apte

Sunjoy Monga

Rahul Khot

Question 37

Logical Reasoning

The explanation for the pink water, as given by most scientists, is that it is due to:

the chemicals dumped in the creek

highly humid and hot weather conditions

an explosion of red algae blooming in the saline water

shrimps, crustaceans and some aquatic plants

Question 38

Logical Reasoning

The main theme of the passage is:

where the phenomenon of pink water occurs in the world

why the water in some parts of Mumbai wetland has turned pink

how the flamingos get their pink colour

what the flamingos feed on

Question 39

Logical Reasoning

Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

The phenomenon of pink water has been seen in Chilika lake, Odisha and Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu also.

Similar phenomenon was recently witnessed across a massive stretch at the Edgars Creek in Melbourne, Australia.

Similar discolouration of water with a pink hue was witnessed at a flamingo habitat in Porbandar in May 2007.

The phenomenon of pink water has occurred in Mumbai wetland for the first time.

Question 40

Logical Reasoning

After reading the passage, it can be inferred that the:

phenomenon of algal bloom is unique to Mumbai

water in Talawe wetland turned pink because of flamingos

scientists are unaware of the occurrence ofred algae bloom

source of pink water at Edgar's creek has not yet been determined

Question 41

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following is a short-duration variety of soyabean maturing in 80-90 days?

JS 97-52

NRC 86

JS 9560

JS 20-69

Question 42

Logical Reasoning

In which month, according to the passage, has the rainfall been the maximum?

June

July

August

September

Question 43

Logical Reasoning

This passage is mainly about:

the rainfall from June to September in MP

the varieties of soyabean grown in MP

the impact of rains on the soyabean crop in MP

the growth of soyabean in MP

Question 44

Logical Reasoning

Why would the farmers who sowed their crop in June be the worst hit?

Their crop would already be mature and could rot in the rain.

They sowed their crop in low lying areas.

When they sowed their crop there wasn't enough rain.

They had sowed a late maturing variety of soyabean.

Question 45

Logical Reasoning

Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

The longer-duration variety of soyabean will not suffer much due to this excessive rain.

The rainfall in June was poor in MP.

In July, the rainfall was 63.6% above average.

The crops in low-lying areas were worst affected by rains.

Question 46

Logical Reasoning

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.

with

from

for

Question 47

Logical Reasoning

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.

shortage

surplus

storage

excess

Question 48

Logical Reasoning

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3.

food

plants

nourishment

meal

Question 49

Logical Reasoning

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.

unless

until

after

while

Question 50

Logical Reasoning

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 5.

have arrived

arrive

had arrived

had been arriving

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