SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1-1174

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SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 (Test Code: 1174)
Qs: 1

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

Qs: 2

Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while oneis different. Select the odd word.

  1. Righteousness

  2. Virtue

  3. Conduct

  4. Probity

Qs: 3

How many triangles are present in the given figure?

  1. 26

  2. 28

  3. 22

  4. 30

Qs: 4

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

  1. 200

  2. 196

  3. 199

  4. 169

Qs: 5

In a certain code language, LARVAE is coded as 3-1-9-4-1-5. How will INSECT be coded as in that language?

  1. 9-4-8-4-6-7

  2. 3-4-8-2-6-8

  3. 9-4-8-2-6-7

  4. 9-5-10-5-3-2

Qs: 6

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

225 + 5 × 3 ÷ 5 − 7 = 133

  1. − and ×

  2. + and ÷

  3. + and ×

  4. − and ÷ 

Qs: 7

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

17, 20, 15, 22, 13, ?

  1. 2

  2. 22

  3. 4

  4. 24

Qs: 8

The given Venn diagram represents artists in a circus:

The triangle represents clowns, the circle represents acrobats, the rectangle represents males and the square represents

ringmasters. The numbers given in the diagram represent the number of persons in that particular category.

How many male clowns are also ringmasters, but NOT acrobats?

  1. 15

  2. 5

  3. 17

  4. 11

Qs: 9

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

DAC, GWH,JSM, MOR, ?

  1. QKV

  2. PKW

  3. QJW

  4. PJV

Qs: 10

Select the option in which the numbersare related in the same way as are the numbersin the given set.

(109, 114, 139)

  1. (419, 424, 439)

  2. (268, 302, 237)

  3. (579, 534, 549)

  4. (313, 318, 343)

Qs: 11

Arsh is Shivam's father and Dhruvis the son of Bimla. Eshwar is the father ofArsh. If Shivam is the brother of Dhruv, how is

Bimla related to Eshwar?

  1. Wife

  2. Daughter-in-law

  3. Mother

  4. Sister-in-law

Qs: 12

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

Hive : Bee

  1. Burrow : Hare

  2. Sty : Dog

  3. Eyrie : Bear

  4. Stable : Cow

Qs: 13

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs, to balance the following equation.

(12 * 7 * 6) * 13 * 6

  1. ×, −, ÷, =

  2. ÷, −, =, ×

  3. −, ÷, ×, =

  4. ×, =, ÷, − 

Qs: 14

In a certain code language, STRAIGHT is written as TSARGITH. How will THURSDAY be written as in that language?

  1. UHTDRSYA

  2. HTRUDSYA

  3. HTRUDSAY

  4. AYSDURTH

Qs: 15

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 cars are rockets.

2. All rockets are engines.

Conclusions:

I. Some engines are rockets.

II. Some engines are cars.

  1. Neither conclusion I norII follows.

  2. Only conclusion II follows.

  3. Only conclusion I follows.

  4. Both conclusions I and II follow.

Qs: 16

Which of the option figures is the exact mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is held at the right side?

Qs: 17

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

Qs: 18

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

  1. YXW

  2. FGH

  3. NML

  4. TSR

Qs: 19

Select the set of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks ofthe givenletter series will complete the series.

_swws_wwws_swwww_sss

  1. w, s, w, s

  2. w, s, s, s

  3. w, w, s, s

  4. w, s, s, w

Qs: 20

Arrange the following words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.

1. Gemlike

2. Geminate

3. Gemmier

4. Geminal

5. Gemini

  1. 4, 3, 2, 1, 5

  2. 3, 5, 4, 1, 2

  3. 4, 5, 2, 1, 3

  4. 4, 2, 5, 1, 3

Qs: 21

Select the option thatis related to the third word in the same way as the second wordis related to the first word.

Jackal : Howl:: Rain : ?

  1. Hustle

  2. Thunder

  3. Patter

  4. Drops

Qs: 22

Select the box that CANNOT be formed by folding the given unfolded box.

Qs: 23

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

sixth number is related to the fifth number.

52 : 221 :: 20 : ? :: 64 : 272

  1. 85

  2. 84

  3. 255

  4. 170

Qs: 24

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?

Qs: 25

A recent survey of married couples in Indian metro cities showed that 20% of the couples have only one child, 45% of the

remaining couples have two children, and the rest of the couples have three or more children. What is the percentage of

couples with three or more children?

  1. 56%

  2. 44%

  3. 42%

  4. 35%

Qs: 26

The ________ lake in Gujarat was an artificial reservoir built during the rule of the Mauryas.

  1. Pushkar

  2. Sudarshana

  3. Loktak

  4. Lonar

Qs: 27

_________ was the capital of Magadha before the 4th century BCE.

  1. Varanasi

  2. Mathura

  3. Rajagaha

  4. Pataliputra

Qs: 28

Which of the following is NOT a folk dance belonging to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Hafiza

  2. Dhumal

  3. Dangi

  4. Rouf

Qs: 29

The Harshacharita is a biography of Harshavardhana, the ruler of Kannauj, composed in Sanskrit by his court poet, _______.

  1. Jinsena

  2. Dandin

  3. Kamban

  4. Banabhatta

Qs: 30

In biological terms, _______ is a relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.

  1. Amensalism

  2. Commensalism

  3. Parasitism

  4. Mutualism

Qs: 31

The 14th Dalai Lama resides in _______.

  1. Shillong

  2. Kalimpong

  3. Dharamsala

  4. Gangtok

Qs: 32

According to the United Nations' World Economic Situation and Prospects Report, 2019, the Indian economy is expected to

expand by _____ in 2020.

  1. 7.1%

  2. 7.6%

  3. 7.8%

  4. 7.2%

Qs: 33

In April 2019, scientists in ________ produced the world’s first 3D printed heart using human tissue.

  1. Croatia

  2. Kenya

  3. Ethiopia

  4. Israel

Qs: 34

In the 4th century BCE, the capital of Magadha was shifted to ________.

  1. Panipat

  2. Varanasi

  3. Mathura

  4. Pataliputra

Qs: 35

Article 17 of the Constitution of India deals with the abolition of ________.

  1. untouchability

  2. slavery

  3. titles

  4. sati

Qs: 36

Lt. General _______ took charge as the Chief of Army Staff on 31 December 2019.

  1. Bipin Rawat

  2. Manoj Mukund Naravane

  3. Ravendra Pal Singh

  4. Anil Chauhan 

Qs: 37

The Vedic Civilisation in India flourished along the river__________.

  1. Tapi

  2. Narmada

  3. Saraswati

  4. Godavari

Qs: 38

 _______ expansion makes the Eiffel Tower taller during summers.

  1. Thermal

  2. Chemical

  3. Gravitational

  4. Gradient

Qs: 39

King Harshavardhana ascended the throne of Thaneshwar and Kannauj on the death of his brother, ________.

  1. Rajyavardhana

  2. Suryavardhana

  3. Indravardhana

  4. Chandravardhana

Qs: 40

Who was the President of the World Bank Group as of January, 2020?

  1. Paul Wolfowitz

  2. David Malpass

  3. Robert Zoellick

  4. Jim Yong Kim

Qs: 41

Who among the following is an Indian Olympic archer and Padma Shri winner?

  1. Bajrang Punia

  2. Balbir Singh Dosanjh

  3. Limba Ram

  4. Kidambi Srikanth

Qs: 42

In May 2019, the International Monetary Fund agreed to bail out ________ with a fund of $6 billion.

  1. India

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Nepal

  4. Pakistan

Qs: 43

Planetary scientists call the thin gaseous envelope around the Moon as the _______.

  1. lunar exosphere

  2. lunar thermosphere

  3. lunar stratosphere

  4. lunar endosphere

Qs: 44

The major component of modern Olympic gold medals is ________.

  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Copper

  4. Bronze

Qs: 45

The Gol Gumbad (Gumbaz) of ________ is the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah.

  1. Bijapur

  2. Allahabad

  3. Delhi

  4. Agra

Qs: 46

Private ownership of the means of production is a feature of a _______ economy.

  1. dual

  2. mixed

  3. socialist

  4. capitalist

Qs: 47

Xerophthalmia is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin ________.

  1. D

  2. C

  3. A

  4. K

Qs: 48

The Biraja Temple, the Rajarani Temple and the Samaleswari Temple are all located in ________.

  1. Kerala

  2. Assam

  3. Odisha

  4. Tamil Nadu

Qs: 49

Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex and place of birth?

  1. Article 19

  2. Article 23

  3. Article 25

  4. Article 15

Qs: 50

Asia's largest wholesale spice market is located in _______.

  1. Bengaluru

  2. Ahmedabad

  3. Kolkata

  4. Delhi

Qs: 51

In \bigtriangleup ABC,\angle A=90^{\circ }, M is the midpoint of BC and D  is a point on BC such that .AD\perp BC  If  AB = 7cm and AC = 24

cm, then AD : AM is equal to:

  1. 32 : 43

  2. 24 : 25

  3. 336 : 625

  4. 168 : 275

Qs: 52

On simplification, _{x\left [ \left ( x+y \right )^{2}-3xy \right ]}^{x^{3}-y^{3}}\div _{x^{3}+y^{3}}^{y\left [ \left ( x-y \right )^{2}+3xy \right ]}\times _{x^{2}-y^{2}}^{\left ( x+y \right )^{2}-\left ( x-y \right )^{2}} is equal to: 

  1. 4

  2. 1

  3. 1/2

  4. 1/4

Qs: 53

If 5x+_{x3}^{1}=4 , then whatis the value of 9x^{2}+_{25x^{2}}^{1}  ?        

  1. \frac{174}{125}

  2. \frac{119}{25}

  3. \frac{144}{125}

  4. \frac{114}{25}

Qs: 54

The given table represents the number of computers sold by four dealers A, B, C and D during the first six months of 2016.

Study the table carefully and answer the question that follows.

The total number of computers sold by dealer A during February to June is what percentage more than the total number of

computers sold byall the dealers in June? (Correct to one decimal place)

  1. 25.3

  2. 21.2

  3. 24.4

  4. 17.5

Qs: 55

The average of twelve numbers is 45.5. The averageof the first four numbers is 41.5 and that of the next five numbers is 48. The

10th numberis 4 more than the 11th number and 9 more than the 12th number. Whatis the average of the 10th and 12th

numbers?

  1. 47

  2. 47.8

  3. 46

  4. 46.6

Qs: 56

The value of  _{\sin ^{2}30^{\circ }+4\cot ^{2}45^{\circ }-\sec ^{2}60^{\circ }}^{\tan 30^{\circ }cosec60^{\circ }+\tan 60^{\circ }\sec 30^{\circ }}is:     

  1. _{3}^{2}

  2. _{99}^{32}

  3. _{3}^{8}

  4. _{3}^{32}

Qs: 57

Sonu saves 15% of her income. If her income increases by 20% and she still saves the same amount as before, then what is the

percentage increase in her expenditure? (correct to one decimal place)

  1. 23.5

  2. 22.8

  3. 23.8

  4. 242

Qs: 58

When 732 is divided by a positive integer x, the remainder is 12. How many values of x are there?

  1. 19

  2. 18

  3. 20

  4. 16

Qs: 59

The circumference of the base of a conical tent is 66 m.If the height of the tent is 36 m, what is the area (in m2 ) of the canvas

used in making the tent?(Take  \pi =\frac{22}{7})

  1. 1237.5

  2. 1171.5

  3. 1254

  4. 1155

Qs: 60

If a + b + c = 11, ab + bc + ca = 3 and abc = —135, then what is the value of a^{3}+b^{3}+c^{3} ?

  1. 827

  2. 929

  3. 823

  4. 925

Qs: 61

In \bigtriangleup ABC,AB=AC . A circle drawn through B touches AC at D and intersect AB at P. If D is the mid point of AC and AP 2.5

cm, then AB is equal to:

  1. 9 cm

  2. 10 cm

  3. 7.5 cm

  4. 12.5 cm

Qs: 62

If 5\sin ^{2}\theta +14\cos \theta =13,0^{\circ }< \theta < 90^{\circ } , then what is the value of _{cosec\theta +\tan \theta }^{\sec \theta +\cot \theta }?         

  1. _{29}^{40}

  2. _{27}^{32}

  3. _{28}^{21}

  4. _{8}^{9}

Qs: 63

  1. 8_{2}^{1} 

  2. 24

  3. 25_{2}^{1}

  4. 26

Qs: 64

If 2x + 1, x + 2, 2 and 5 are in proportion, then what is the mean proportional between 3.5(1 - x) and 8(1 + x)?

  1. 5.5

  2. 5.25

  3. 4.25

  4. 4.5

Qs: 65

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which AB = 16.5 cm, BC = x cm, CD = 11 cm, AD = 19.8 cm, and BD is bisected by AC at O. What

is the value of x ?

  1. 12.8 cm

  2. 12.4 cm

  3. 13.2 cm

  4. 13.8 cm

Qs: 66

In \bigtriangleup ABC,\angle B=68^{\circ } and \angle C=32^{\circ } . Sides AB and AC  are produced to points D and E , respectively. The bisectors of

\angle DBC AND \angle BCEmeet at F. What is the measure of \angle BFC ?

  1. 39o

  2. 65o

  3. 55o

  4. 50o

Qs: 67

A trader allows a discount of 18% on the marked price of an article. How much percentage above the cost price must he mark it

so as to get a profit of 6.6%?

  1. 30

  2. 24

  3. 28

  4. 25

Qs: 68

If \sec\theta -\tan \theta =_{y}^{x}\left ( 0< x< y \right ) and 0^{\circ }< \theta < 90^{\circ }, then \sin \theta is equal to:           

  1. \frac{x^{2}+y^{2}}{y^{2}-x^{2}}

  2. \frac{x^{2}+y^{2}}{2xy}

  3. \frac{y^{2}-x^{2}}{x^{2}+y^{2}}

  4. \frac{2xy}{x^{2}+y^{2}}

Qs: 69

The given table represents the number of computers sold by four dealers A, B, C and D during the first six months of 2016.

Study the table carefully and answer the question that follows.

The total number of computers sold by dealer B in April, May and June is what percentage of the total number of computers

sold by all the dealers in February and April?

  1. 48_{7}^{5}  

  2. 43_{7}^{6}

  3. 38_{8}^{3}

  4. 50_{8}^{7}

Qs: 70

A boat can go 3 km upstream and 5 km downstream in 55 minutes. It can also go 4 km upstream and 9 km downstream in 1

hour 25 minutes. In how much time(in hours) will it go 43.2 km downstream?

  1. 3.6

  2. 4.4

  3. 5.4

  4. 4.8

Qs: 71

What is the compound interest on a sum of Rs12,000 for 2_{8}^{5} years at 8% p.a., when the interest is compounded annually?

(nearest to a rupee)Rs2,642

  1. Rs2,642

  2. Rs2,697

  3. Rs2,712

  4. Rs2,654

Qs: 72

A person buys 5 tables and 9 chairs for Rs15,400. Hesells the tables at 10% profit and chairs at 20% profit. If his total profit on

selling all the tables and chairs is Rs2,080, what is the cost price of 3 chairs?

  1. Rs1,800

  2. Rs1,740

  3. Rs1,860

  4. Rs1,890

Qs: 73

The given table represents the number of computers sold by four dealers A, B, C and D during the first six months of 2016. Study the
table carefully and answer the question that follows.

Question:

The number of months, in which the number of computers sold by dealer B was less than the average number of computers

sold by dealer C over six months, was:

  1. 4

  2. 3

  3. 5

  4. 2

Qs: 74

The given table represents the number of computers sold by four dealers A, B, C and D during the first six months of 2016. Study the
table carefully and answer the question that follows.

Question:

What is the ratio of the total number of computers sold by dealer A in February, April and May to the total number of computers

sold by dealer D in March, May and June?

  1. 10 : 9

  2. 6 : 5

  3. 15 : 13

  4. 20 : 27

Qs: 75

A can complete a certain work in 30 days. B is 25% more efficient than A and C is 20% moreefficient than B. They all worked

together for 3 days. B alone will complete the remaining work in:

  1. 18 days

  2. 12 days

  3. 20 days

  4. 15 days

Qs: 76

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.

This beautiful story was written by Maya.

  1. Maya was writing this beautiful story.

  2. Maya writes this beautiful story.

  3. Maya is writing this beautiful story.

  4. Maya wrote this beautiful story.

Qs: 77

Select the wrongly spelt word.

  1. Compromise

  2. Consumation

  3. Competence

  4. Chronology

Qs: 78

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Back to square one

  1. Draw a square

  2. Neglect something

  3. Move ahead

  4. Come to the original point

Qs: 79

Select the wrongly spelt word.

  1. Turmoil

  2. Tresure

  3. Truthful

  4. Tamarind

Qs: 80

Select the antonym of the given word.

LIBERTY

  1. Independence

  2. Deliverance

  3. Convenience

  4. Dependence

Qs: 81

Select the most appropriate word to substitute the underlined word of the given sentence. If substitution is not required select

‘No improvement’.

To fight on the battlefield for the sake of one's country needs a great strongness.

  1. the greatest strongness

  2. a lots of strength

  3. No improvement

  4. great courage

Qs: 82

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:
'A stitch in time saves nine'. This wise saying suggests that an (1)______ action taken on time to rectify an error rules (2)______ the
possibility of accumulation of such errors and future (3)______ . Wisdom, therefore lies in correcting the error as soon as it is (4)______.
There is no point-in allowing the (5)______ to grow and then take hasty actions to set things right.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 1

  1. superficial

  2. wrong

  3. appropriate

  4. opposite

Qs: 83

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:
'A stitch in time saves nine'. This wise saying suggests that an (1)______ action taken on time to rectify an error rules (2)______ the
possibility of accumulation of such errors and future (3)______ . Wisdom, therefore lies in correcting the error as soon as it is (4)______.
There is no point-in allowing the (5)______ to grow and then take hasty actions to set things right.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 2

  1. in

  2. at

  3. out

  4. for

Qs: 84

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:
'A stitch in time saves nine'. This wise saying suggests that an (1)______ action taken on time to rectify an error rules (2)______ the
possibility of accumulation of such errors and future (3)______ . Wisdom, therefore lies in correcting the error as soon as it is (4)______.
There is no point-in allowing the (5)______ to grow and then take hasty actions to set things right.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 3

  1. qualities

  2. facilities

  3. damages

  4. advantages

Qs: 85

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:
'A stitch in time saves nine'. This wise saying suggests that an (1)______ action taken on time to rectify an error rules (2)______ the
possibility of accumulation of such errors and future (3)______ . Wisdom, therefore lies in correcting the error as soon as it is (4)______.
There is no point-in allowing the (5)______ to grow and then take hasty actions to set things right.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 4

  1. discovered

  2. managed

  3. proposed

  4. invented

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:
'A stitch in time saves nine'. This wise saying suggests that an (1)______ action taken on time to rectify an error rules (2)______ the
possibility of accumulation of such errors and future (3)______ . Wisdom, therefore lies in correcting the error as soon as it is (4)______.
There is no point-in allowing the (5)______ to grow and then take hasty actions to set things right.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 5

  1. parody

  2. remedy

  3. malady

  4. melody

Qs: 87

Select one word for the following group of words.

Open refusal to obey orders

  1. Defiance

  2. Compliance

  3. Obedience

  4. Adherence

Qs: 88

Select the synonym of the given word.

PREVENT

  1. Construct

  2. Provoke

  3. Allow

  4. Avert

Qs: 89

Select one word for the following group of words.

Morals that govern one's behavior

  1. Intuition

  2. Attitude

  3. Psychology

  4. Ethics

Qs: 90

Select the antonym of the given word.

BROAD

  1. Long

  2. Narrow

  3. Wide

  4. Large

Qs: 91

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

A. Eventually, she overcame adversities and achieved success.

B. She engaged herself in ‘earn while you learn’, finance scheme in her college.

C. She needed financial support to complete her graduation.

D. Rama was a very poor girl.

  1. ADCB

  2. ABCD

  3. DCBA

  4. CBDA

Qs: 92

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

A. “We are going to the market,” declared Reetu and Geetu.

B. “Where are you going?” the father asked.

C. “Take your umbrella, it is going to rain,” the mother said.

D. “Yes, definitely. We will,” replied the two.

  1. ABDC

  2. DCAB

  3. BCDA

  4. BACD

Qs: 93

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

The boy which stole the money was caught by the police.

  1. was caught

  2. stole the money

  3. by the police

  4. The boy which

Qs: 94

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Dead heat

  1. A strong heat wave

  2. Strong opposition to one's ideas

  3. A deadly blast of hot air

  4. Close contest that ends in a tie

Qs: 95

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

Saraswati college has maintained its reputation as one of the best college in the country.

  1. Saraswati college has maintained

  2. one of the best college

  3. in the country

  4. its reputation as

Qs: 96

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

She ______ on paying the bill at the restaurant.

  1. offered

  2. suggested

  3. insisted

  4. requested

Qs: 97

Select the most appropriate segment to substitute the underlined segment of the given sentence. If substitution is not required

select ‘no improvement’.

The animal resembled with a cat.

  1. No improvement

  2. resembled by

  3. resembled

  4. resembled to

Qs: 98

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The groom stood before the ______ for the wedding ceremony at the church.

  1. alter

  2. atlas

  3. altar

  4. attic

Qs: 99

Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.

The teacher commanded the students not to shout.

  1. The teacher said to the student, "You should not shout.”

  2. The teacher told to the students, "You must not shout.”

  3. The teacher said to the students, "Don’t shout.”

  4. The teacher says to the students, "Do not shout."

Qs: 100

Select the synonym of the given word.

REVERE

  1. Repeat

  2. Respect

  3. Condemn

  4. Enjoy

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