SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-2-1172

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SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-2 (Test Code: 1172)
Qs: 1

In a certain code language, 'HAMMER'is written as 'ICPQJX'. How will 'WRENCH' be written as in that language?

  1. XTIRIN

  2. XTIRHN

  3. XTHRIN

  4. XTHRHN

Qs: 2

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

Qs: 3

In certain code language, 'PEN' is coded as '321028'. How will 'TUB' be coded as in that language?

  1. 40422

  2. 40424

  3. 42404

  4. 44024

Qs: 4

Select the option that depicts how the given transparent sheet of paper would appear if it is folded at the dotted line. 

Qs: 5

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

55, 58, 64, ? , 85

  1. 77

  2. 70

  3. 67

  4. 73

Qs: 6

Select the letter that can replace the question mark (7?) in the following series.

J, M, P, ?, V, Y

  1. T

  2. O

  3. S

  4. R

Qs: 7

In the given Venn diagram, the ‘circle’ represents ‘ladies’, the ‘triangle’ represents ‘teachers’, and the ‘rectangle’ represents

‘unmarried persons’. The numbers given in the diagram represent the number of persons in that particular category.

How many married ladies are teachers?

  1. 9

  2. 11

  3. 3

  4. 6

Qs: 8

Select the figure that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 

Qs: 9

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

2809 : 53 :: 1504 : ?

  1. 31

  2. 35

  3. 32

  4. 33

Qs: 10

Eight words have been given, out of which seven are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd word.

Monitor, Headphone, Mouse, Keyboard, Windows, Printer, Scanner, Speaker

  1. Mouse

  2. Printer

  3. Monitor

  4. Windows

Qs: 11

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.

  1. 39 - 72

  2. 28 - 60

  3. 42 - 36

  4. 57 - 38

Qs: 12

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. All dogs are lions.

2. No elephant is a lion.

Conclusions:

I. No dog is an elephant.

II. No lion is a dog.

III. Some elephants are dogs.

  1. Only conclusion I follows.

  2. Only conclusions II and ITI follow.

  3. Only conclusions I and III follow.

  4. Only conclusionII follows.

Qs: 13

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Select the symbol that will be on the face opposite to the one showing <’.

  1. #

  2. @

  3. &

  4. $

Qs: 14

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

Faculty : Teachers

  1. Ants : Flock

  2. Fleet : Trucks

  3. Galaxy : Apartments

  4. Colony : Wolves

Qs: 15

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

  1. JMPS

  2. BEHK

  3. ADGJ

  4. FHKM

Qs: 16

In an exam of 80 questions, a correct answer is given +1 mark, a wrong answer is given —1 mark, and if a question is not

attempted there are zero marks. If a student attempted only 80% of the questions and got 32 marks, then how many questions

did he answer correctly?

  1. 32

  2. 48

  3. 16

  4. 56

Qs: 17

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when a mirror is placed on the right of the figure.

Qs: 18

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

5       4     41

15     6      ?

9       11    202

  1. 212

  2. 209

  3. 261

  4. 122

Qs: 19

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

1. Hexagon

2. Nonagon

3. Pentagon

4. Heptagon

5. Octagon

  1. 3-1-4-5-2

  2. 1-4-5-2-3

  3. 1-3-4-5-2

  4. 4-3-1-2-5

Qs: 20

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

BRH, ZUD, ? , VAV, TDR, RGN

  1. XZZ

  2. XYZ

  3. XZY

  4. XXZ

Qs: 21

A + B means ‘B is the brother of A’:

A − B means ‘A is the mother of B’:

A × B means ‘A is the father of B’:

A ÷ B means ‘A is the son of B’.

If,P + R × T − Q ÷ S + U , then how is S related to R?

  1. Grandfather

  2. Brother

  3. Grandson

  4. Son-in-law

Qs: 22

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

7   13   6

4   22  18

15   ?    7

  1. 23

  2. 24

  3. 22

  4. 21

Qs: 23

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

36 ÷ 2 × 12 + 3 − 6 = 24

  1. − and ÷

  2. × and −

  3. + and ×

  4. ÷ and ×

Qs: 24

‘Cardiologist’ is related to ‘Heart’ in the same way as ‘Neurologist’ is related to ‘_______’.

  1. Lungs

  2. Brain

  3. Teeth

  4. Ears

Qs: 25

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

  1. 9

  2. 10

  3. 12

  4. 6

Qs: 26

The bodies that glow during the night sky are known as:

  1. Celestial bodies

  2. Asteroids

  3. Constellation

  4. Meteroid

Qs: 27

Archaeologist R Nagaswamy was honoured at the Silver Jubilee International Conference of Art by which country?

  1. Bhutan

  2. Nepal

  3. Bangladesh

  4. China

Qs: 28

In which state has the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) opened the first silk processing plant?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Gujarat

Qs: 29

In January 2020, Home Minister Amit Shah released a book ‘Karmayoddha Granth’. This book is based on the life of ________.

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Narendra Modi

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Mahatma Gandhi

Qs: 30

Which state’s Legislative Assembly adopted a new logo consisting of the national emblem and foxtail orchid (Rhynchostylis

Retusa), the state flower, in January 2020?

  1. Mizoram

  2. Meghalaya

  3. Tripura

  4. Arunachal Pradesh

Qs: 31

In which of the following states is the Madhavpur Mela celebrated?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Bihar

Qs: 32

Which of the following festivals means "merry marking of the Gods"?

  1. Diwali

  2. Pongal

  3. Lai Haraoba

  4. Makar Sankranti

Qs: 33

Ajatashatru, a ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty, was the son of _____.

  1. Naga-Dasak

  2. Udayin

  3. Anurudha

  4. Bimbisara

Qs: 34

Which of the following glands is present between the lungs?

  1. Thymus

  2. Pituitary

  3. Hypothalamus

  4. Pineal

Qs: 35

Which of the following is not a vertebrate?

  1. Snail

  2. Bird

  3. Mammal

  4. Fish

Qs: 36

Which law of physics states that the force between the two electric charges reduces to a quarter of its former value when the

distance between them is doubled?

  1. Coulomb’s Law

  2. Stefan's Law

  3. Pascal's Law

  4. Hooke's Law

Qs: 37

In which of the following countries was the 95th edition of the prestigious Hastings International Chess Congress held?

  1. France

  2. Australia

  3. England

  4. Belgium

Qs: 38

When we cut an onion, the synthase enzyme converts the amino acid sulfoxides of the onion into which acid?

  1. Sulfenic acid

  2. Citric acid

  3. Nitric acid

  4. Sulphuric acid

Qs: 39

Which of the following is the major component of vinegar?

  1. Citric acid

  2. Lactic acid

  3. Nitric acid

  4. Acetic acid

Qs: 40

Which of the following was previously known as 'the Lady Willingdon Park'?

  1. Buddha Jayanti Park

  2. Mughal Gardens

  3. Deer Park

  4. Lodhi Gardens

Qs: 41

'Industry 4.0' is a complex cyber-physical system which synergies production with digital technologies. The Ministry of

Railways and the Department of Science and Technology have joined hands in partnership with which institution for taking up a

unique project on 'Industry 4.0'?

  1. IIT Kanpur

  2. IIT Bombay

  3. IIT Madras

  4. IIT Delhi

Qs: 42

Who among the following was honoured with the 50th Dadasaheb Phalke Award?

  1. Anupam Kher

  2. Naseeruddin Shah

  3. Amitabh Bachchan

  4. Kamal Haasan

Qs: 43

In which district of Karnataka is the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary located?

  1. Hassan

  2. Mandya

  3. Udupi

  4. Kodagu

Qs: 44

Who among the following was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty?

  1. Dhanananda

  2. Panduka

  3. Govishanaka

  4. Kaivarta

Qs: 45

What was India's position in the Brand Finance Nation ranking of 2019?

  1. Seventh

  2. Sixth

  3. Third

  4. Fifth

Qs: 46

Who became the first Indian equestrian to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics 2020?

  1. Fouaad Mirza

  2. Amit Sinsinwar

  3. Sehej Singh Virk

  4. Amar Sarin

Qs: 47

In which state was the Global Investors Meet, ASCEND 2020 organised?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Kerala

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujarat

Qs: 48

Wings India 2020 is scheduled to be held in which of the following airports?

  1. Begumpet Airport

  2. Warangal Airport

  3. Rajahmundry Airport

  4. Vijayawada Airport

Qs: 49

Borra caves are situated on the East Coast of India in which of the following hills?

  1. Nallamala Hills

  2. Horsley Hills

  3. Nagari Hills

  4. Ananthagiri Hill

Qs: 50

In which year was the foundation stone for the Gateway of India laid in Bombay (now Mumbai)?

  1. 1913

  2. 1915

  3. 1905

  4. 1920

Qs: 51

A can complete a certain piece of work in 40 days. B is 25% more efficient than A and C is 28% more efficient than B. They

work together for 5 days. The remaining work will be completed by B alone, in:

  1. 20_{4}^{3}  Days            

  2. 16_{5}^{1}  Days     

  3. 16_{5}^{3}  Days     

  4. 20_{2}^{1}  Days     

Qs: 52

A race track is in the shape of a ring whose inner and outer circumferences are 440 m and 506 m,respectively. What is the cost

of levelling the track at Rs6/m 2? (Take  \pi =\frac{22}{7})

  1. Rs 18,966

  2. Rs 24,832

  3. Rs 19,866

  4. Rs 29,799

Qs: 53

The compound interest on a certain sum at 10% p.a. for  2\tfrac{1}{3}years is Rs1,201.60, interest compounded yearly. The sum is:

  1. Rs 4,200

  2. Rs 4,800

  3. Rs 5,400

  4. Rs 4,500

Qs: 54

The given table represents the number of engineers recruited by four companies A, B, C and D over the years. Study the table

carefully and answer the question that follows.

The ratio of the total number of engineers recruited by companies A and B in 2015 and 2018 to the total number of engineers

recruited by C and D in 2014 and 2018,is:

  1. 28 : 19

  2. 13 : 21

  3. 17 : 14

  4. 9 : 14

Qs: 55

In \bigtriangleupABC, AB = AC and AL is perpendicular to BC at L. In \bigtriangleupDEF, DE = DF and DM is perpendicular to EF at M.If (area of \bigtriangleupABC)

(area of \bigtriangleupDEF) = 9:25, then _{DM-AL}^{DM+AL} is equal to:

  1. 6

  2. 4

  3. 3

  4. 5

Qs: 56

The value of \left ( 18\div 2of_{4}^{1} \right )\times \left ( _{3}^{2}\div _{4}^{3}\times _{8}^{5} \right )\div \left ( _{3}^{2}\div _{4}^{3}of_{4}^{3} \right ) is:       

  1. 10\frac{2}{3}

  2. 8\frac{5}{8}

  3. 16\frac{7}{8}

  4. 2\frac{7}{64}

Qs: 57

The given table represents the number of engineers recruited by four companies A, B, C and D over the years. Study the table

carefully and answer the question that follows.

The number of the years in which the number of engineers recruited by company D is less than the average number of

engineers recruited by B in the given six years,is:

  1. 3

  2. 1

  3. 4

  4. 2

Qs: 58

PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral in which PQ = x cm, QR= 16.8 cm, RS = 14 cm, PS = 25.2 cm, and PR bisects QS. What is the value

of x ?

  1. 18

  2. 21

  3. 28

  4. 24

Qs: 59

 \bigtriangleupABC is an equilateral triangle and AD\perp BC, where D lies on BC. If AD = 4\sqrt{3} cm, then what is the perimeter (in cm) of

\bigtriangleupABC?

  1. 27

  2. 24

  3. 30

  4. 21

Qs: 60

If 2\sin \theta +15\cos ^{2}\theta =7,0^{\circ }< \theta < 90^{\circ } , then \tan \theta +\cos \theta +\sec \theta =              

  1. 3_{5}^{3}

  2. 3

  3. 3_{5}^{4}

  4. 4

Qs: 61

Two bottles of the same capacity are 35% and 33\frac{1}{3}% full of orange juice, respectively. They are filled up completely with apple

juice and then the contents of both bottles are emptied into another vessel. The percentage of apple juice in the mixture is:    

  1. 34\frac{1}{6}

  2. 64\frac{1}{3}

  3. 60\frac{2}{3}

  4. 65\frac{5}{6}

Qs: 62

The value of the expression cosec\left ( 85^{\circ }+\theta \right )-\sec \left ( 5^{\circ }-\theta \right )-\tan \left ( 55^{\circ }+\theta \right )+\cot \left ( 35^{\circ } -\theta \right ) is:  

  1. _{2}^{3}

  2. 0

  3. -1 

  4. -1 

Qs: 63

The expression \left ( a+b-c \right )^{3}+\left ( a-b+c \right )^{3}-8a^{3} is equal to:       

  1. 6a\left ( a-b+c \right )\left ( c -a-b\right )

  2. 3a\left ( a+b-c \right )\left ( a-b+c\right )

  3. 6a\left ( a+b-c \right )\left ( a-b+c\right )

  4. 3a\left ( a-b+c \right )\left ( c-a-b\right )

Qs: 64

 If x^{4}+x^{2}y^{2}+y^{4}=21 and x^{2}+x^{}y^{}+y^{2}=7 , then the value of \left ( _{x^{2}}^{1}+_{y^{2}}^{1} \right ) is:      

  1. _{2}^{5}

  2. _{4}^{7}

  3. _{4}^{5}

  4. _{3}^{7}

Qs: 65

The given table represents the number of engineers recruited by four companies A, B, C and D over the years. Study the table

carefully and answer the question that follows.

The total number of engineers recruited by company B in 2014 and 2017 is what percentage of the total number of engineers

recruited by C during 2015 to 2019?

  1. 38.4

  2. 38.2

  3. 39.2

  4. 37.8

Qs: 66

Quadrilateral ABCD circumscribes circle. If AB = 8 cm, BC = 7 cm and CD = 6 cm,then the length of AD is:

  1. 6 cm

  2. 7.5 cm

  3. 7cm

  4. 6.8 cm

Qs: 67

The average of the first four numbers is three times the fifth number. If the average of all the five numbers is 85.8, then the fifth

number is:   

  1. 33

  2. 34

  3. 39

  4. 29

Qs: 68

If x is the mean proportional between 12.8 and 64.8 and y is the third proportional to 38.4 and 57.6, then 2x : y is equal to:

  1. 2 : 3

  2. 4 : 5

  3. 3 : 4

  4. 1 : 2

Qs: 69

If _{\sec \theta +\tan \theta }^{\sec \theta-\tan \theta }=_{5}^{3}, then the value of _{cosec\theta -\cot \theta }^{cosec\theta +\cot \theta}  is:          

  1. 24+\sqrt{15}

  2. 31+8\sqrt{15}

  3. 27+\sqrt{15}

  4. 33+4\sqrt{15}

Qs: 70

The given table represents the number of engineers recruited by four companies A, B, C and D over the years. Study the table

carefully and answer the question that follows.

The total number of engineers recruited by company A in 2014 to 2017 is what percentage more than the total number of

engineers recruited by all four companies in 2019?

  1. 3

  2. 3.5

  3. 2.5

  4. 4

Qs: 71

When 200 is divided by a positive integer x , the remainder is 8. How many values of x are there?

  1. 7

  2. 5

  3. 8

  4. 6

Qs: 72

If x^{3}-3x+1=0, then what is the value of x^{6}+_{x^{6}}^{1} ?

  1. 324

  2. 322

  3. 318

  4. 327

Qs: 73

Anu fixes the selling price of an article at 25% above its cost of production. If the cost of production goes up by 20% and she

raises the selling price by 10%, then her percentage profit is (correct to one decimal place):

  1. 16.4%

  2. 14.6%

  3. 13.8%

  4. 15.2%

Qs: 74

A and B start moving towards each other from places X and Y, respectively, at the same time. The speed of A is 20% more than

that of B. After meeting on the way, A and B take 2\frac{1}{2} hours and x hours, now to reach Y and X, respectively. What is the value of

x ?        

  1. 3\frac{3}{5}

  2. 3\frac{2}{3}

  3. 3\frac{1}{2}

  4. 3\frac{2}{5}

Qs: 75

A dealer marks an article 40% above the cost price and sells it to a customer, allowing two successive discounts of 20% and

25% on the marked price. If he suffers a loss of Rs 140, then the cost price (in Rs) of the article is:

  1. 900

  2. 840

  3. 872

  4. 875

Qs: 76

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

The modern man is busy acquiring more and more wealth and designing ways to invest it in more sense pleasures.

  1. designing ways to invest it

  2. in more sense pleasures

  3. modern man is busy

  4. acquiring more and more wealth

Qs: 77

Select the most appropriate word to substitute the underlined word of the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select

‘No improvement’.

There is a great degrade in values in modern age.

  1. degradation of values

  2. deliberation for values

  3. demonstration from values

  4. No improvement

Qs: 78

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

It is an ______ day to start your new business.

  1. audacious

  2. ominous

  3. auspicious

  4. occasional

Qs: 79

Select the synonym of the given word.

PATHETIC

  1. Pitiful

  2. Dull

  3. Insignificant

  4. Curious

Qs: 80

Select the antonym of the given word.

HILARIOUS

  1. Blithe

  2. Merry

  3. Sad

  4. Happy

Qs: 81

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

He said to me, "What are you doing?"

  1. He said what I had been doing.

  2. He said that what I was doing

  3. He asked me what I was doing

  4. He asked me that what was I doing

Qs: 82

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.

A. Can I borrow your camera?

B. I will give it back to you next week.

C. I am going to jungle safari tomorrow.

D. My friend told me that jungle is beautiful in these days

  1. CDAB

  2. BACD

  3. ADBC

  4. CADB

Qs: 83

Select one word for the following group of words.

One who leaves his own country to settle in another

  1. Foreigner

  2. Emigrant

  3. Tourist

  4. Native

Qs: 84

Select the wrongly spelt word.

  1. Practicle

  2. Flexible

  3. Flashy

  4. Elegant

Qs: 85

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

The Prime Minister, along with the other ministers have left for America.

  1. for America

  2. The Prime Minister along with

  3. have left

  4. the other ministers

Qs: 86

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 blank.
Comprehension:
Machines were made to be man's servants. Yet, man has grown so (1)______ on them that they are in a fair way to become his (2)______.
Already men spend most of their lives looking after and waiting (3)______ machines. Machines are very stern bosses. They must be fed
with coal and (4)______ petrol to drink and oil to wash with and must be kept at an (5)______ temperature.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 1

  1. subordinate

  2. dependent

  3. inferior

  4. helpless

Qs: 87

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 blank.
Comprehension:
Machines were made to be man's servants. Yet, man has grown so (1)______ on them that they are in a fair way to become his (2)______.
Already men spend most of their lives looking after and waiting (3)______ machines. Machines are very stern bosses. They must be fed
with coal and (4)______ petrol to drink and oil to wash with and must be kept at an (5)______ temperature.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 2

  1. masters

  2. victims

  3. slaves

  4. administrators

Qs: 88

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 blank.
Comprehension:
Machines were made to be man's servants. Yet, man has grown so (1)______ on them that they are in a fair way to become his (2)______.
Already men spend most of their lives looking after and waiting (3)______ machines. Machines are very stern bosses. They must be fed
with coal and (4)______ petrol to drink and oil to wash with and must be kept at an (5)______ temperature.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 3

  1. from

  2. upon

  3. under

  4. into

Qs: 89

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 blank.
Comprehension:
Machines were made to be man's servants. Yet, man has grown so (1)______ on them that they are in a fair way to become his (2)______.
Already men spend most of their lives looking after and waiting (3)______ machines. Machines are very stern bosses. They must be fed
with coal and (4)______ petrol to drink and oil to wash with and must be kept at an (5)______ temperature.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 4

  1. given

  2. gives

  3. gave

  4. give

Qs: 90

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 blank.
Comprehension:
Machines were made to be man's servants. Yet, man has grown so (1)______ on them that they are in a fair way to become his (2)______.
Already men spend most of their lives looking after and waiting (3)______ machines. Machines are very stern bosses. They must be fed
with coal and (4)______ petrol to drink and oil to wash with and must be kept at an (5)______ temperature.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 5

  1. outdated

  2. optimum

  3. optional

  4. optimist

Qs: 91

Select the wrongly spelt word.

  1. Ostentasion

  2. Mansion

  3. Extension

  4. Persuasion

Qs: 92

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom

On shank's mare

  1. On an elephant

  2. On a lion

  3. On a bicycle

  4. On foot

Qs: 93

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom

A snake in the grass

  1. A well-wisher

  2. Difficult to find

  3. A good friend

  4. A secret enemy

Qs: 94

Select one word for the following group of words.

period of ten years

  1. Fortnight

  2. Millennium

  3. Decade

  4. Century

Qs: 95

Select the synonym of the given word.

PENITENCE

  1. Patience

  2. Repentance

  3. Misery

  4. Admiration

Qs: 96

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.

A. Nevertheless, sound health, economic security and mental satisfaction are desired by all

B. A change that is conducive to happiness may be termed as progress.

C. But different people find happiness in different things.

D. So, If a change contributes to the growth of these factors, it is progress.

  1. BDCA

  2. ABCD

  3. BCAD

  4. DBCA

Qs: 97

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.

The thief was being arrested by the police.

  1. The police has arrested the thief

  2. The police arrested the thief.

  3. The police had arrested the thief.

  4. The police was arresting the thief.

Qs: 98

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

select ‘No improvement’

A man in need pleaded for help .

  1. promised for help

  2. commanded to help

  3. No improvement

  4. requested for helping

Qs: 99

Select the antonym of the given word.

VICIOUS

  1. Baneful

  2. Unfortunate

  3. Virtuous

  4. Sinfu

Qs: 100

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

He ______ a heinous crime.

  1. happened

  2. committed

  3. made

  4. occurred

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