SSC CGL 9th March 2020 Shift-1
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General Intelligence and Reasoning
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 1 Identify the number that does NOT belong to the following series. 2, 6, 14, 30, 62, 126, 250
ABCD
14 126 250 62
Answer: C Explanation:
The series follows pattern as, 2 + 22 = 2 + 4 = 6 6 + 23 = 6 + 8 = 14 14 + 23 = 14 + 16 = 30 30 + 24 = 30 + 32 = 62 62 + 25 = 62 + 64 = 126
126 + 26 = 126 + 128 = 254
∴ The correct answer is option C.
Question 2 A + B means ‘A is the sister of B’. A × B means ‘A is the father of B’: A ÷ B means ‘A is the brother of B’: Which of the following expressions means 'H is the grandson of P'?
ABCD
P + K + D × H ÷ M H + K + D × P ÷ M D + H + K × M ÷ P K + P × D × H × M
Answer: D Explanation:
In the diagram, Circle shows the female, square shows the male, vertical lines show the generation, single horizontal line shows the brother/sister and double horizontal lines show the couple. From the option D,
So, 'H is the grandson of P'. ∴ The correct answer is option D.
Question 3 A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, which of the following pairs of letters will be on opposite sides?
ABCD
Q and E A and Q L and U B and E
Answer: A Question 4 60 students participated in one or more of the three competitions,i.e. Quiz, Extempore and Debate. A total of 22 students participated either in Quiz only or in Extempore only. 4 students participated in all three competitions. A total of14 students participated in any of the two competitions only. How many students participated in Debate only?
ABCD
11 20 14 22
Answer: B Explanation:
Total students = 60 Students participated either in Quiz only or in Extempore only = 22 Students participated in all three competitions = 4 Students participated in any of the two competitions only = 14 Students participated in Debate only = 60 - 22 - 4 - 14 = 20 ∴ The correct answer is option B.
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Question 5 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: 1. Some dancers are writers. 2. All writers are students. Conclusions: I. Some students are dancers. II. Some students are writers. III. No student is a dancer.
ABCD
Either conclusion I or III follows. Only conclusions II and III follow. Only conclusions I and II follow. All conclusions I, II and III follow.
Answer: C Explanation:
From the Venn diagram, Only conclusion I and II follow. ∴ The correct answer is option C.
Question 6 Select the figure that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
AB
CDAnswer: C Question 7 Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 56 : 30 :: 78 : ?
ABCD
46 41 50 53
Answer: B Explanation:
30 × 2 - 4 = 60 - 4 = 56 Similarly,
41 × 2 - 4 = 82 - 4 = 78
∴ The correct answer is option B.
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Question 8 Arrange the following words in the order in which they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Realistic 2. Realism 3. Restore 4. Research 5. Resurge
ABCD
2, 1, 4, 3, 5 2, 1, 3, 4, 5 1, 2, 4, 3, 5 2, 1, 4, 5, 3
Answer: A Explanation:
Word according to English dictionary, Realism, Realistic, Research, Restore, Resurge ∴ The correct answer is option A.
Question 9 Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster.
ABCD
JNQS TVXZ RSTU ADGJ
Answer: A Explanation: J + 4 = N + 3 = Q + 2 = S
T + 2 = V + 2 = X + 2 = Z R + 1 = S + 1 = T + 1 = U A + 3 = D + 3 = G + 3 = J Except option A, remaining all letter-clusters have same difference in between the letters. ∴ The correct answer is option A.
Question 10 In a certain code language, 'DRONE' is written as 'SERFO'. How will 'HOUSE' be written as in that language?
ABCD
QJXGB PIXFT PQWGS PIVFT
Answer: B Explanation:
Similarly, ∴ The correct answer is option B.
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Question 11 Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. DJQC, ELTG, FNWK, GPZO, ?
A
HRBU
HRCS HQCT
BC
D
GRDS
Answer: B Explanation:
The series follows pattern as, (D + 1)(J + 2)(Q + 3)(C + $) = ELTG (E + 1)(L +2)(T + 3)(G + 4) = FNWK (F + 1)(N +2)(W + 3)(K + 4) = GPZO
(G + 1)(P +2)(Z + 3)(O + 4) = HRCS
∴ The correct answer is option B.
Question 12 Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words. Audition : Selection
ABCD
Loyalty : Fraud Examination : Pass Machine: Fault Competition : Poem
Answer: B Explanation:
Audition related to selection similarly, examination related to pass. ∴ The correct answer is option B.
Question 13 How many triangles are there in the given figure?
ABCD
23 22 24 21
Answer: B
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Question 14 If 'A' stands for ‘subtraction’, ‘B’ stands for 'multiplication’, ‘C’ stands for ‘addition’ and “D’ stands for ‘division’, then what is the value of the following expression? 32B4A 12 B(35A24)C52D4
ABCD
47 39 19 9
Answer: D Explanation:
32B4A 12 B(35A24)C52D4 On applying the instructions,
= 32 ×4 − 12 × (35 − 24) + 52 ÷ 4
= 128 - 12 \times 11 + 13$$ = 128 - 132 + 13 = 9
Question 15 Select the letter that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. Y, R, L, G, ?, Z
ABCD
EFCD
Answer: C Explanation:
The series follows pattern as, Y - 7 = R R - 6 = L L - 5 = G
G - 4 = C
C - 3 = Z ∴ The correct answer is option C.
Question 16 Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is not allowed).
A
BC
DAnswer: C
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Question 17 In a certain code language, 'POUND' is coded as '106' and 'CLEAN' is coded as '41'. How will 'MAKER' be coded as in that language?
ABCD
112 78 50 54
Answer: D Explanation:
POUND = 16 +15 × 2 + 21 × 2 + 14 + 4 = 106 CLEAN = 3 + 12 + 5×2 + 1×2 + 14 = 41 Similarly,
MAKER = 13 + 1 × 2 + 11 + 5 × 2 + 18 = 54
∴ The correct answer is option D.
Question 18 Four number-pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number-pair that is different from the rest.
ABCD
37 : 266 53 : 378 45 : 322 43 : 318
Answer: D Explanation:
In 37 : 266,
37 × 7 + 7 = 259 + 7 = 266 In 53 : 378, 53 × 7 + 7 = 371 + 7 = 378 In 45 : 322, 45 × 7 + 7 = 315 + 7 = 322 In 43 : 318,
43 × 7 + 7 = 301 + 7 = 308
∴ The correct answer is option D.
Question 19 Which of the following Venn diagrams best represents the relationship between the classes? Tables, Wooden objects, Chairs
A
B
C
DAnswer: A
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Question 20 Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set. (88, 60, 37)
ABCD
(56, 38, 28) (36, 70, 38) (94, 42, 34) (43, 49, 27)
Answer: C Explanation:
In (88, 60, 37) 8 + 8 = 16 6 + 0 = 6 16 - 6 = 10 = (3 + 7) Similarly, In (94, 42, 34)
9 + 4 = 13 4 + 2 = 6 13 - 6 = 7 = (3 + 4) ∴ The correct answer is option C.
Question 21 Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
ABCD
55 69 205 108
Answer: D Question 22 Select the correct mirror image of the given letter-cluster when a vertical mirror is placed on the right side of the cluster.
ABCDAnswer: D
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Question 23 Apiece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. Select from the given answer figures, how it will appear when unfolded?
A
BCDAnswer: C Question 24 Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd word.
ABCD
Volume Gallon Weight Distance
Answer: B Explanation:
Only 'Gallon' is the unit of measurement(volume). ∴ The correct answer is option B.
Question 25 ‘Ethiopia’ is related to ‘Africa’ in the same way as ‘Brazil’ is related to ‘_____’,
ABCD
Africa Brasilia North America South America
Answer: D Explanation:
‘Ethiopia’ is related to ‘Africa’ in the same way as ‘Brazil’ is related to 'South America" ∴ The correct answer is option D.
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General Awareness
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 26 The Paithan Hydro - Electric Project is on river _____.
ABCD
Brahmaputra Yamuna Narmada Godavari
Answer: D
Question 27 Who designed the logo for Lokpalin India?
ABCD
B.P. Raju Prashant Mishra Deepak Punia Kamareddy
Answer: B Question 28 The India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated _____ its foundation day on January 15, 2020.
ABCD
145 th 139 th 135 th 140 th
Answer: A Question 29 What does GNP standfor?
ABCD
Gramin Nigam Parishad Gramin Nisak Praman Gross National Product Gross National Produce
Answer: C
Question 30 Which of the following years is called the Year of the Great Divide in the demographic history of India?
ABCD
1921 1931 1951 1911
Answer: A Question 31 In which year did the Portuguese capture Goa?
ABCD
1610 AD 1475 AD 1540 AD 1510 AD
Answer: D Question 32 Name the author of the book ‘Ain-i-Akbari’?
ABCD
Todar Mal Abu’ Faz! Dara Shikoh Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana
Answer: B
Question 33 Protium, deuterium and tritium are the naturally occurring isotopes of:
ABCD
nitrogen hydrogen carbon gold
Answer: B
Question 34 Name the Indian equestrian to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics officially after a wait / span of two decades.
ABCD
Ghulam Mohammed Khan Raghubir Singh Fouaad Mirza Bishal Singh
Answer: C Question 35 What is the yellow dust present in the middle of a flower called?
ABCD
Zygote Pollen Stomata Sperm
Answer: B
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Question 36 In which of the following is citric acid present?
ABCD
Tamarind Lemon Black Gram Curd
Answer: B Question 37 Who launched the first phase of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) on 15th January 2020?
ABCD
Ajit Pawar Devendra Fadnavis Narendra Modi Uddhav Thackeray
Answer: D Question 38 ______ are called the ‘Power houses’ of the cell.
AB
Lungs Pituitary glands
CD
Arteries Mitochondria
Answer: D
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Question 39 In which year was the first Round Table Conference held in London?
ABCD
1907 1930 1919 1923
Answer: B Question 40 The Legislative Assembly of which state adopted a new logo on the 9th January 2020?
ABCD
Tripura Assam Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: D Question 41 Name the first actor to win the Oscar Awards.
ABCD
Emil Jannings Warner Baxter Charlie Chaplin Lionel Barrymore
Answer: A
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Question 42 Shaukat Kaifi passed away in 2019. She was the mother of which famous actress?
AB
Dia Mirza Shabana Azmi
CD
Fatima Sana Shaikh Urmila Matondkar
Answer: B Question 43 What does the writ of ‘Mandamus’ mean?
ABCD
To be Certified We Command You May Have the Body By What Warrants
Answer: B Question 44 On which country has the World Anti-doping Agency recently imposed a 4-year ban?
ABCD
Russia Pakistan Brazil China
Answer: A
Question 45 Deficiency of which of the following vitamins causes Night Blindness?
ABCD
Vitamin B Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin A
Answer: D Question 46 What is the pass at the southern end of the Nilgiri hills called?
AB
Chorla ghat pass Malshej ghat pass
Palakkad gap
CD
Goran ghat pass
Answer: C Question 47 Jai Prakash Narayan MuseumofSocialism is situated in:
ABCD
Vadodara New Delhi Lucknow Amritsar
Answer: C
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Question 48 Which of the following Acts was amended to provide a statutory basis for the implementation of the flexible inflation targeting (FIT) framework?
ABCD