Free paper practice

SSC CGL Tier I - 17 September 2024 - Shift 2

SSC CGL • 2024 • 58 Questions • Free practice

Q1Reasoning Ability
‘Noise’ is related to ‘Silence’ in the same way as ‘Light’ is related to ‘________’.
A. Warmth
B. Radiant
C. Brightness
D. Darkness
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q2Reasoning Ability
In this question, three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All computers are printers. Some printers are laptops. All laptops are mobiles. Conclusions: I.Some printers are computers. II.Some laptops are printers. III. Some mobiles are laptops.
A. Only conclusions II and III follow.
B. Only conclusion III follows.
C. Only conclusions I and III follow.
D. All the conclusions follow.
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q3Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language, ‘TIDE’ is coded as ‘9457’ and ‘DENT’ is coded as ‘7593’. What is the code for ‘N’ in that language?
A. 5
B. 9
C. 7
D. 3
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q4Reasoning Ability
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? EQBY, GPDX, ?, KNHV, MMJU
A. IPFW
B. HOFW
C. IOEW
D. IOFW
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q5Reasoning Ability
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion/s logically follow/s from the given statements. Statements: Some telephones are curtains. All curtains are lamps. No lamps is books. Conclusions: (I) All lamps are telephones. (II) No books is lamps.
A. Only conclusion (II) is follow
B. Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) is follow
C. Only conclusion (I) is follow
D. Both conclusions (I) and (II) are follow
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q6Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language, ‘What you think you become’ is written as ‘Fe Mo Su Ta Za’ and ‘What you think you achieve’ is written as ‘Mo Su Te Fe Za’. How will ‘achieve’ be written in that language?
A. Mo
B. Fe
C. Za
D. Te
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q7Reasoning Ability
Select the option that represents the letters that when placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete the given letter series. M N _ O J K M _ Q O J K _ N Q _ J K M N Q O _ K M N
A. QMNJO
B. QNJMO
C. QNMOJ
D. QNMJO
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q8Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language, ‘A + B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’; ‘A − B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’; ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’ and ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’. Based on the above, how is 5 related to 2 if ‘5 ÷ 1 × 3 ÷ 4 − 2’?
A. Mother’s mother
B. Father’s father
C. Mother’s father
D. Father’s mother
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: B
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q9Reasoning Ability
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. Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.
A. LPN
B. GIK
C. HLJ
D. BFD
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: B
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q10Reasoning Ability
is related to 119 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 33 is related to 143. To which of the following is 42 related, following the same logic? (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc., to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
A. 162
B. 153
C. 179
D. 188
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q11Reasoning Ability
Select the number that will come in the place of the question mark(?), if ‘+’ and ‘ – ‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged 31 ÷ 3 – 186 × 6 + 17 = ?
A. 107
B. 96
C. 118
D. 103
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q12Reasoning Ability
The same operation(s) are followed in all the given number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair. (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc., to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
A. 40 : 52
B. 45 : 54
C. 35 : 42
D. 55 : 66
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q13Reasoning Ability
‘ACKO’ is related to ‘ZXPL’ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ‘HIND’ is related to ‘SRMW’. To which of the following is ‘PUKE’ related, following the same logic?
A. JGQW
B. LFQV
C. KFPV
D. JGPW
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q14Reasoning Ability
Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) 8 : 79 6 : 51
A. 7 : 62
B. 4 : 32
C. 9 : 96
D. 5 : 39
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q15Reasoning Ability
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 949, 1006, 1066, 1129, 1195, ?
A. 1264
B. 1233
C. 1254
D. 1244
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q16Reasoning Ability
What will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 63 × 9 + 21 – 4 ÷ 5 = ?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 4
D. 7
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q17General Awareness
Which of the following is NOT a halogen gas?
A. Cl
B. He
C. Br
D. F
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q18General Awareness
Indira PP Bora is a Padma Shri Awardee 2020 for her contribution to which Indian classical dance?
A. Bharatanatyam
B. Kathak
C. Kuchipudi
D. Sattriya
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q19General Awareness
Which article of the Constitution of India lays down that it shall be the duty of the Advocate-General to give advice to the Government of the State upon legal matters?
A. Article 168
B. Article 167
C. Article 166
D. Article 165
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q20General Awareness
Which of the following peninsular rivers falls into the Arabian Sea?
A. Mahanadi river
B. Krishna river
C. Sabarmati river
D. Godavari river
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q21General Awareness
Which of the following festivals is celebrated in Madhya Pradesh?
A. Thaipusam Festival
B. Bihu Festival
C. Jaisalmer Desert Festival
D. Khajuraho Dance Festival
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q22General Awareness
In the ancient temple of Mahadev at Mahabaleshwar, the spout emerging from the mouth of a cow statue is the source of which river basin?
A. Kaveri
B. Godavari
C. Narmada
D. Krishna
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q23General Awareness
Who among the following is a Sarod player popularly known as ‘Sarod Samrat’?
A. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Bangash
B. Pandit Kishan Maharaj
C. Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
D. Pandit Ravi Shankar
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q24General Awareness
What was a significant negative environmental impact of the Green Revolution?
A. Ozone layer depletion
B. Increase in air pollution
C. Deforestation
D. Soil degradation
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q25General Awareness
What is subtracted from GDP to arrive at NDP?
A. Net indirect taxes
B. Subsidies
C. Depreciation
D. Net factor income from abroad
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q26General Awareness
What is the tenure of office for the Chief Election Commissioner?
A. 5 years or up to the age of 60 years
B. 6 years or up to the age of 60 years
C. 6 years or up to the age of 65 years
D. 5 years or up to the age of 65 years
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q27General Awareness
Which of the following animals was the emblem of the Chola dynasty?
A. Horse
B. Wolf
C. Elephant
D. Tiger
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q28General Awareness
Which of the following does NOT belong to the category of Porifera?
A. Spongilla
B. Hydra
C. Euplectella
D. Sycon
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: B
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q29Quantitative Aptitude
Find the least value of x for which 57x716 is divisible by 9.
A. 8
B. 9
C. 0
D. 1
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q30Quantitative Aptitude
In a company, the ratio of men and women is 5 : 3, respectively. When 150 additional women are employed in the company, the ratio becomes 5 : 4. How many men are employed in the company?
A. 850
B. 750
C. 550
D. 950
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q31Quantitative Aptitude
In right-angled triangle ABC, ∠C=90, CM is perpendicular on AB. If AB = 18 cm and BM = 6 cm, then find the length of CM.
A. 2√2 cm
B. 6√2 cm
C. 7√2 cm
D. 4√2 cm
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: B
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q32Quantitative Aptitude
A motorboat takes 18 hours to go downstream, and it takes 36 hours to return the same distance. Find the ratio of the speed of the boat in still water to the speed of the stream.
A. 3 : 2
B. 3 : 1
C. 2 : 1
D. 2 : 3
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q33Quantitative Aptitude
In a rhombus PQRS, O is any interior point such that OP = OR. What is the degree measure of ∠SOQ?
A. 240°
B. 120°
C. 180°
D. 200°
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q34Quantitative Aptitude
The given bar graph shows the actual production and targeted production of electric cars from 2019 to 2022. Study the given bar graph and answer the question that follows. What is the ratio of the total targeted production of cars in2021 and2022 tothe actual production of cars from 2019 to 2022 taken together?
A. 25 : 36
B. 36 : 25
C. 25 : 32
D. 32 : 25
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q35Quantitative Aptitude
The following table shows the categorisation of 100 students based on their marks in Physics and Chemistry in an examination. If a minimum of 40% marks in Chemistry is required to pursue higher studies in Chemistry, how many students will be eligible to pursue higher studies in Chemistry?
A. 25
B. 21
C. 45
D. 66
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q36Quantitative Aptitude
A shopkeeper allows 40% discount on his goods. He further gives 20% discount. What is the single discount equivalent to these two successive discounts?
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 62%
D. 52%
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q37Quantitative Aptitude
Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom. To bring to light
A. To disengage
B. To engage in conversation
C. To disclose
D. To lighten
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q38Quantitative Aptitude
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. We should plan our actions judiciously before going to war.
A. Irrelevant
B. Irreverent
C. Irritatingly
D. Irrational
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q39English Language
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. The principal gave up / the prizes to / the winners on / Republic Day.
A. the prizes to
B. the winners on
C. Republic Day
D. The principal gave up
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q40English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Synthetic
A. Natural
B. Processed
C. Artificial
D. Imitation
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q41English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the sentence given below. I refuse to let anything come in the way of my dreams.
A. permit
B. repress
C. accord
D. balk
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q42English Language
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. It was as simple as announcing what you have in your store or the services you offer in your premises. B. Over the years, advertising has evolved into a major industry that goes beyond informing to persuading and influencing. C. Advertising was initially meant to make people aware of the goods available in the market. D. It is a form of brainwashing consumers.
A. DABC
B. CABD
C. BADC
D. ADBC
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: B
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q43English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Attack
A. Defence
B. Ambush
C. Engagement
D. Production
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q44English Language
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. P) willing to go Q) is not R) my son S) camping
A. QRSP
B. SPRQ
C. PQRS
D. RQPS
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q45English Language
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. (a) false news websites (b) spreading propaganda about politics (c) thrive because the advertisements and politicians (d) and social networking sites (e) make a lot of money
A. adecb
B. aedcb
C. adcbe
D. aecbd
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q46English Language
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. They have built a new bridge across the river.
A. A new bridge by them has been built across the river.
B. A new bridge has built across the river by them.
C. The river has been built a new bridge by them.
D. A new bridge has been built across the river by them.
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q47English Language
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Experts acknowledged that some counterfeiting of document techniques are virtually impossible to detect.
A. frenzy
B. forgery
C. fiasco
D. impromptu
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: B
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q48English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the blank. The chef requires ______ vegetables for the salad. [stale]
A. green
B. cut
C. leafy
D. fresh
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q49English Language
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. They are building a new hospital in the city.
A. A new hospital will be built in the city by them.
B. A new hospital was built in the city by them.
C. A new hospital is being built in the city by them.
D. A new hospital has been built in the city by them.
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q50English Language
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined part of the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’. As the rulers of the planet, humans like to think that it is the largest creatures that will emerge victorious from the struggle for survival.
A. No substitution
B. it is the most large creatures
C. they are a largest creature
D. they are the largest creatures
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q51English Language
Select the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence. Rina pulled a long face since her husband had not bought her a diamond necklace on their anniversary.
A. To be ecstatic
B. To be euphoric
C. To be electrified
D. To look saddened
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q52English Language
Select the sentence that has a grammatical error.
A. Indian force are known for their loyalty and integrity.
B. It is said that Joseph was not ready to go to war.
C. It is impossible to wake Christine up in the morning.
D. Karl Marx was a renowned social scientist.
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q53English Language
Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank. The ointment will help to _____ the wound.
A. kneel
B. he’ll
C. heal
D. heel
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q54English Language
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the given sentence . The resturant offers a wide variety of dishes.
A. dishes
B. variety
C. resturant
D. offers
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q55English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A. affects
B. effects
C. renounce
D. practice
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q56English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A. adaptive
B. affective
C. adoptive
D. minimum
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q57English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A. fast
B. irregular
C. regard
D. fixate
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q58English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A. depend from
B. depend on
C. depend at
D. depend in
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: B
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

Download or Save Full Question Set

Print / PDF preserves diagrams. Text exports are transcriptions; JSON includes image paths and source information.

Download .TXTDownload .JSON← Back to Paper List