SSC CGL 20th August 2021 Shift-2-1163

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SSC CGL 20th August 2021 Shift-2 (Test Code: 1163)

Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words.

Cat : Kitten

  1. Caw : Calf

  2. Bee : Queen

  3. Penguin : Fawn

  4. Shark : Lamb

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English

dictionary.

1. Relatival

2. Relation

3. Related

4. Relative

5. Relatable

  1. 5, 3, 2, 4, 1

  2. 5, 2, 3, 1, 4

  3. 4, 5, 3, 2, 1

  4. 5, 3, 2, 1, 4

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.

(4, 7, 359)

  1. (10, 3, 172)

  2. (5, 4, 98)

  3. (3, 2, 71)

  4. (6, 8, 548)

Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

Find the number of triangles in the given figure.

  1. 26

  2. 30

  3. 32

  4. 28

Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the word that is different.

  1. Hinder

  2. Forbid

  3. Permit

  4. Impede

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 follows from the

statements.

Statements:

1.All fans are heaters.

2. Some coolers are fans.

3. All purifiers are coolers.

Conclusions:

I. All purifiers are heaters.

II. Some purifiers are heaters.

III. Some heaters are coolers.

IV. All coolers are heaters.

  1. Only conclusion III follows

  2. Both conclusions I and II follow

  3. Both conclusions II and III follow

  4. Only conclusion I follows

Select the option that is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and

the fifth number is related to the sixth number.

8 : 24 : : ? : 52 : : 18 : 114

  1. 12

  2. 14

  3. 20

  4. 16

The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following

figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?

Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at 'PQ' as shown

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.

  1. 797 : 679

  2. 373 : 255

  3. 727 : 609

  4. 191 : 177

Swati is the daughter of Anil’s only sister Akshara. Anil's mother is Gouri. Kamini is Gouri's mother. Kamini's husband is Gaurav.

Poonam is the mother-in-law of Gaurav. How is Swati related to Gaurav?

  1. Daughter

  2. Great granddaughter

  3. Granddaughter

  4. Great granddaughter's daughter

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series.

m_tq_ml_qrm_tq_m_t_r

  1. l, r, t, l, r, l, q

  2. l, l, q, r, l, r, t

  3. l, q, r, l, l, r, t

  4. l, t, r, l, l, r, q

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

  1. 26

  2. 28

  3. 24

  4. 20

In a certain code language, 'PRIVATE' is coded as '93236441540' and 'SHORTEN' is coded as '1615383652840'. How will

'REFUSAL' be coded in that language?

  1. 563642112438

  2. 512362112438

  3. 521361212438

  4. 561842212219

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

DVG, ITM, NRS, SPY,?

  1. WOE

  2. WNF

  3. XNE

  4. XOF

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.

Elated : Dejected :: Alleviate : ?

  1. Allay

  2. Aggravate

  3. Quiet

  4. Relieve

Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

Select the cube(s) that can be formed by folding the given sheet along the lines.

  1. Only A

  2. All A, B, C and D

  3. Only A, B and C

  4. Only B and D

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

18, 3, 36, 6, 54, 9, ?

  1. 89

  2. 90

  3. 12

  4. 72

Read the given statements disregarding commonly known facts and then from the following four options, identify the Venn

diagram that correctly represents the statements.

Statements:

Somestools (S) are tumblers(T)

Some tumblers (T) are grinders(G)

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs and balance the equation.

221 * 17 * 12 * 130 * 24 * 50

  1. ×, ÷, −, +, =

  2. ÷, ×, −, =, +

  3. ÷, ×, −, +, =

  4. ÷, −, ×, =, +

Alekhya was born one year after her mother's marriage. Her father is two years elder than her mother but twenty five years

older than Alekhya, who is six years old. At what age did

the mother get married?

  1. 22 years

  2. 31 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 21 years

In a certain code language, 'INERTIA' is written as 'RGVKGBZ'. How will 'FLOWER' be written in that language?

  1. VEMPUL

  2. UELPVK

  3. ULEVPK

  4. EVPMUL

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the letter-cluster

that is different.

  1. GDAW

  2. PMJG

  3. SPMJ

  4. CZWT

Which Indian has the record of maximum catches as a non-wicketkeeper in men’s cricket test matches till February 2021?

  1. Mohammad Azharuddin

  2. Rahul Dravid

  3. Ajay Jadeja

  4. Saurav Ganguly

Kala-azar disease is caused by ______.

  1. bacteria

  2. protozoa

  3. fungi

  4. viruses

Which of the following states does the capital of India, Delhi share its border with?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan

Which of the following Indian banks launched contactless wearable payment devices called 'Wear N Pay' in March 2021?

  1. HDFC Bank

  2. Axis Bank

  3. Indus Ind Bank

  4. ICICI Bank

With which of the following states is the ‘Sao Joao’ festival associated?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Kerala

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Goa

Glucagon, a peptide hormone, is produced by the ______.

  1. hypothalamus

  2. pituitary glands

  3. pancreas

  4. adrenals

Who among the following published a set of Ashokan inscriptions in the year 1877?

  1. DC Sircar

  2. Alexander Cunningham

  3. MS Vats

  4. Colin Mackenzie

A fuse protects an electric circuit from:

  1. converting one form of energy into other

  2. inducing current

  3. overloading

  4. carrying current

Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Abode of Love’?

  1. Manmohan Singh

  2. APJ Abdul Kalam

  3. Narendra Modi

  4. Shankar Dayal Sharma

Which of the following is a State party as of February 2021?

  1. Bahujan Samaj Party

  2. Aam Aadmi Party

  3. Communist Party of India

  4. Trinamool Congress

India participated in the Petersberg Climate Dialogue 2020 hosted virtually by ______.

  1. Germany

  2. The US

  3. The UK

  4. France

Which of the following is a characteristic of human wants in terms of economics?

  1. Wants are satiable.

  2. Wants are not competitive.

  3. Wants are limited.

  4. Wants do not become habits.

Which of the following states will have India's first lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant, expected to become operational by

2021?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Kerala

  4. Gujarat

Which of the following Amendment Acts of the Constitution of India conferred statehood to Goa and formed a new union

territory comprising of Daman and Diu?

  1. 56th Amendment Act

  2. 23rd Amendment Act

  3. 67th Amendment Act

  4. 45th Amendment Act

Who among the following was the first Indian to win a seat in the House of Commons?

  1. Dadabhai Naoroji

  2. WC Bonnerjee

  3. Hasrat Mohani

  4. MN Roy

Which of the following states became the first state to provide a tap water connection to every rural household in October

2020?

  1. Bihar

  2. Goa

  3. West Bengal

  4. Sikkim

Nathu La Pass connects India with which of its neighbouring countries?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. Bhutan

  3. Nepal

  4. China

Who among the following won the men’s singles title at the Toyota Thailand Open badminton tournament in January 2021?

  1. Kidambi Srikanth

  2. Rasmus Gemke

  3. Viktor Axelsen

  4. Hans-Kristian Solberg Vittinghus

In which of the following years was the Asiatic Society at Calcutta (Kolkata) founded by Sir William Jones?

  1. 1820

  2. 1800

  3. 1784

  4. 1767

Who among the following was one of the leaders of the Santhal rebellion?

  1. Sidhu Manjhi

  2. BR Ambedkar

  3. Surya Sen

  4. Swami Vivekanand

In which Indian state will you find the Kathiawar peninsula?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Mizoram

  3. Gujarat

  4. Rajasthan

In which of the following states are the Son Bhandar Caves located?

  1. Odisha

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Assam

  4. Bihar

Who among the following is the author of the book 'Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India'?

  1. Ramchandra Guha

  2. VS Naipaul

  3. Ashwin Sanghi

  4. Shashi Tharoor

Who among the following became India’s youngest ever mayor in December 2020? The 21- year-old is currently serving as the

mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.

  1. Mira Aggarwal

  2. Arya Rajendran

  3. Chhavi Rajawat

  4. Rajni Abbi

Collagen is a type of ______.

  1. fat

  2. vitamin

  3. protein

  4. carbohydrate

What is the sum of the digits of the largest five digit number which is divisible by 5, 35, 39 and 65?

  1. 30

  2. 33

  3. 27

  4. 35

Study the following table and answer the question:

Percentage of marks obtained by six students in five subjects A, B, C, D & E.

The total marks obtained by Anuj in all the five subjects are ?

  1. 331

  2. 324

  3. 303

  4. 328

Points P and Q are on the sides AB and BC respectively of a triangle ABC, right angled at B. If AQ = 11 cm, PC = 8 cm, and AC =

13 cm, then find the length (in cm) of PQ.

  1. \sqrt{15} 

  2. 4.5

  3. 4

  4. 4\sqrt{7}

A shopkeeper sold two items. The selling price of the first item equals the cost price of the second item. He sold the first item

at a profit of 20% and the second item at a loss of 10%. What is his overall profit’ loss percent?

  1. Profit, 3_{11}^{7}%   

  2. Loss,4_{11}^{6}%

  3. Profit,4_{11}^{7}%

  4. Loss,8_{3}^{1}%

Points A, D, C, B and E are concyclic. If \angleAEC = 50o and \angleABD = 30o , then what is the measure(in degrees) of \angleCBD?

  1. 20

  2. 10

  3. 15

  4. 30

What price (in Rs) should Radha mark on a bag which costs Rs1680 so as to earn a profit of 25% after allowing a discount of 16%

on the marked price?

  1. 2800

  2. 2000

  3. 2100

  4. 2500

 If \left ( 56\sqrt{7}x^{3}-2\sqrt{2}y^{2} \right )\div \left ( 2\sqrt{7}x-\sqrt{2}y \right )=Ax^{2}+By^{2}-Cxy , then find the value of A+B-\sqrt{14}c .

  1. 38

  2. 10

  3. 19

  4. 58

If 2\cos ^{2}\theta -5\cos \theta +2=0,0^{\circ }< \theta < 90^{\circ }  , then the value of \left ( \sec \theta +\tan \theta \right )is:   

  1. 2+\sqrt{3}

  2. 1-\sqrt{3}

  3. 1+\sqrt{3}

  4. 2-\sqrt{3}

 If _{y}^{x}+_{x}^{y}=2,\left ( x,y\neq 0 \right ), then the value of \left ( x-y \right ) is: 

  1. 1

  2. 0

  3. 2

  4. -2

The data given in the table shows the number of students studying in 4 different disciplines in 5 institutes. Study the table and

answer the question:

What is the ratio of number of students studying Science in institutes C and D taken together to the number of students

studying Computer Science in institutes A and E taken together?

  1. 41:56

  2. 43:56

  3. 42:55

  4. 3:4

The volume of a wall whose height is 10 times its width and whose length is 8 times its height is 51.2 m2 . What is the cost(in Rs)

of painting the wall on one side at the rate of Rs100/ m2 ?

  1. 12800

  2. 12750

  3. 12250

  4. 12500

The ratio of monthly incomes of A and B is 4 : 5 and that of their monthly expenditures is 3 : 8. If the income of A is equal to the

expenditure of B, then what is the ratio of savings of A and B?

  1. 3:8

  2. 2:5

  3. 8:3

  4. 5:2

Two pipes A and can fill an empty tank in 10 hours and 16 hours respectively. They are opened alternately for 1 hour each,

opening pipe first. In how many hours, will the empty tank be filled?

  1. 14_{5}^{2}   

  2. 16_{5}^{2}

  3. 10_{5}^{2}

  4. 12_{5}^{2}

The present population of a village is 15280. If the number of males increases by 25% and the number of females increases by

15%, then the population will become 18428. The difference between present population of males and females in the village is:

  1. 1840

  2. 920

  3. 2760

  4. 1380

If \cot \theta =_{8}^{15},\theta is an acute angle, then find the value of  _{(2-2\sin \theta )\left ( 1+\sin \theta \right )}^{\left ( 1-\cos \theta \right )\left ( 2+2\cos \theta \right )}          

  1. _{64}^{225}

  2. _{225}^{64}

  3. _{15}^{16}

  4. _{15}^{8}

Study the following table and answer the question:

Percentage of marks obtained by six students in five subjects A, B, C, D & E.

The total marks obtained by Amit in subjects A, B and C is what percent less than the total marks obtained by Vikram in

subjects B, C, D and E?

  1. 42

  2. 35

  3. 40

  4. 38

If \cos \left ( 2\theta +54^{\circ } \right )=\sin \theta ,0^{\circ }< \left ( 2\theta +54^{\circ } \right )< 90^{\circ }, then what is the value of  _{\cot 5\theta +\sec _{2}^{5\theta }}^{1}?       

  1. _{2}^{\sqrt{3}}

  2. _{3}^{2\sqrt{3}}

  3. _{3}^{\sqrt{3}}

  4. _{3}^{1}

If \sqrt{x}-_{\sqrt{x}}^{1}=\sqrt{7}, then the value of x^{2}+_{x^{2}}^{1} is: 

  1. 81

  2. 60

  3. 79

  4. 75

Simplify the following expression:

15 ÷ 3 of 2 × 4 + 9 ÷ 18 of 2 × 3 − 4 ÷ 8 × 2           

  1. 12_{4}^{3}

  2. 39_{4}^{3}

  3. 42_{4}^{3}

  4. 9_{4}^{3}

The table shows the daily income (in Rs) of 50 persons.

Study the table and answer the question:

What is the percentage of persons earning Rs250 or more?

  1. 52

  2. 68

  3. 32

  4. 48

The angles of a triangle are in AP (arithmetic progression). If measure of the smallest angle is 50o less than that of the largest

angle, then find the largest angle (in degrees).

  1. 90

  2. 85

  3. 80

  4. 75

The average monthly salary of 60 employees of a factory is Rs29900. If two officers are getting Rs90000 each and the average

salary of 8 supervisors is Rs65000, then what is the average salary (in Rs) of the remaining employees?

  1. 22680

  2. 29080

  3. 21080

  4. 21880

Two circles of radii 18 cm and 16 cm intersect each other and the length of their common chord is 20 cm. What is the distance

(in cm) between their centres?

  1. 4\sqrt{14}-2\sqrt{39}     

  2. 4\sqrt{10}-2\sqrt{39}

  3. 4\sqrt{10}+2\sqrt{39}

  4. 4\sqrt{14}+2\sqrt{39}

The interest (in Rs) to be paid on a sum of Rs 30000 at 15% p.a. after 2\frac{2}{3} years, if interest compounded yearly, is:

  1. 14362.50

  2. 12364.50

  3. 16342.50

  4. 13642.50

A boat can go 5 km upstream and 7\frac{1}{2} km downstream in 45 minutes.It can also go 5 km downstream and 2.5 km upstream in

25 minutes. How muchtime(in minutes) will it take to go 6 km downstream?

  1. 10

  2. 12

  3. 15

  4. 20

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

A person preoccupied with an unrealistically optimistic approach to life

  1. Pragmatic

  2. Practical

  3. Rational

  4. Quixotic

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and

coherent paragraph.

A. He was in the habit of stealing food from others.

B. One night, the villagers decided to teach him a lesson and kept only rotten food in their kitchen.

C. The culprit ended up eating the rotten food and fell sick.

D. Once upon a time, there lived a man in a village.

  1. DABC

  2. ABDC

  3. ACDB

  4. BACD

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Commence

  1. Start

  2. Shoot

  3. Stand

  4. Stop

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Researchers have found that 16 facial expressions ______ universally in similar contexts across 12 world regions.

  1. occur

  2. strike

  3. transpire

  4. befall

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required,

select ‘No substitution’.

Sunil have been working as a personal assistant to the Director for two years.

  1. is working

  2. has been worked

  3. No substitution

  4. has been working

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. Drought

  2. Doubt

  3. Dental

  4. Dictonary

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. Adequate

  2. Adamant

  3. Adviseable

  4. Alternate

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required,

select ‘No substitution’.

The herd are grazing in the fields far away from the farmer’s hut.

  1. No substitution

  2. The herd has grazing

  3. The herd is grazing

  4. The herd is grazed

Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.

To pay lip service

  1. To be insincere

  2. To make loud statements

  3. To talk out of turn

  4. To ask for permission

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

One who supervises in an examination hall

  1. Verifier

  2. Invigilator

  3. Inspector

  4. Manager

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Principle

  1. Concrete

  2. Headmaster

  3. Leader

  4. Axiom

Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.

To get the ball rolling

  1. To play a ball game well

  2. To begin a process

  3. To match an opponent

  4. To keep working until late

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.

Kamal said, “I have done my work.”

  1. Kamal said that I have done my work.

  2. Kamal said I have done my work.

  3. Kamal said that he has done his work.

  4. Kamal said that he had done his work.

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error

from the given options. If there is no error, select ‘No error’ as your answer.

My brother / who live in Pune / is arriving tomorrow.

  1. No error

  2. is arriving tomorrow

  3. who live in Pune

  4. My brother

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Censure

  1. Fault

  2. Applause

  3. Blunder

  4. Contempt

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from

the given options.

At the last meeting / which took place in November, / half the members submitted / their resignations on protest.

  1. which took place in November

  2. their resignations on protest

  3. At the last meeting

  4. half the members submitted

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Shiva wrote a letter to the head of the HR Department in response to the advertisement.

  1. A letter was written by Shiva to the head of the HR department in response to the advertisement.

  2. A letter had been written by Shiva to the head of the HR department in response to the advertisement.

  3. A letter was written by the head of the HR department to Shiva in response to the advertisement.

  4. A letter was wrote by Shiva to the head of the HR department in response to the advertisement.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Triumph

  1. Pride

  2. Celebration

  3. Joy

  4. Failure

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The cabinet has ______ a proposal to change the way universities are funded and managed.

  1. endorsed

  2. endeared

  3. evaporated

  4. endangered

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and

coherent paragraph.

A. Indeed, polymers such as regenerated cellulose, which have become familiar household materials under the trade names

rayon and nylon, are also made into numerous non-fibre products, ranging from cellophane envelope windows to clear plastic

soft-drink bottles.

B. The chemical compounds from which man-made fibres are produced are known as polymers, a class of compounds

characterised by long, chain-like molecules of great size and molecular weight.

C. As fibres, these materials are prized for their strength, toughness, resistance to heat and mildew, and ability to hold a

pressed form.

D. Many of the polymers that constitute man-made fibres are the same as or similar to compounds that make up plastics,

rubbers, adhesives and surface coatings.

  1. BDAC

  2. BCDA

  3. ACDB

  4. CBAD

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most
appropriate option for each number.
Comprehension:
English vocabulary has (1)______ remarkable range, flexibility and adaptability. Thanks to the periods (2)______ contact with foreign
(3)______ and its readiness to (4)______ new words out of old elements, English seems to have far more words in its core (5)______ than
other languages.

Question:

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

  1. a

  2. the

  3. one

  4. an

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most
appropriate option for each number.
Comprehension:
English vocabulary has (1)______ remarkable range, flexibility and adaptability. Thanks to the periods (2)______ contact with foreign
(3)______ and its readiness to (4)______ new words out of old elements, English seems to have far more words in its core (5)______ than
other languages.

Question:

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

  1. at

  2. of

  3. on

  4. to

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most
appropriate option for each number.
Comprehension:
English vocabulary has (1)______ remarkable range, flexibility and adaptability. Thanks to the periods (2)______ contact with foreign
(3)______ and its readiness to (4)______ new words out of old elements, English seems to have far more words in its core (5)______ than
other languages.

Question:

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

  1. languages

  2. currencies

  3. mathematics

  4. science

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most
appropriate option for each number.
Comprehension:
English vocabulary has (1)______ remarkable range, flexibility and adaptability. Thanks to the periods (2)______ contact with foreign
(3)______ and its readiness to (4)______ new words out of old elements, English seems to have far more words in its core (5)______ than
other languages.

Question:

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

  1. coin

  2. think

  3. shed

  4. discard

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most
appropriate option for each number.
Comprehension:
English vocabulary has (1)______ remarkable range, flexibility and adaptability. Thanks to the periods (2)______ contact with foreign
(3)______ and its readiness to (4)______ new words out of old elements, English seems to have far more words in its core (5)______ than
other languages.

Question:

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

  1. selection

  2. inventory

  3. catalogue

  4. vocabulary

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