[Download PDF] 2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 Paper with Solutions

For the following questions answer them individually

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 1

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.
Car : Road : : Ship : ?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 2

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives.
GLOW : FJNU : : PTEL : ?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 3

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.
5 : 124 : : 6 : ?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 4

In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 5

In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 6

In the following question, select the odd number pair from the given alternatives.

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 7

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.
1. Pragmatic
2. Protect
3. Pastel
4. Postal
5. Pebble

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 8

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
Q, P, O, N, ?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 9

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.
6, 9 , 15, 24, 39, 63, ?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 10

P and Q are brothers. P is the father of S. R is the only son of Q and is married to U. How is U related to S?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 11

Nine years later, age of B will be equal to the present age of A. Sum of A's age 3 years later and B's age 4 years ago is 76. If C is half of the present age of B, then what will be C's age (in years) after 10 years?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 12

In the following question, from the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
Herringbone

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 13

In a certain code language, "NIGHT" is written as "ODDGM" and "DARK" is written as "GOYC". How is "GREEN" written in that code language?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 14

In the following question, correct the equation by interchanging two signs.
4 x 3 - 6 ÷ 2 + 7 = 8

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 15

If 3 % 8 # 4 = 6 and 9 % 4 # 3 = 12, then
12 % 6 # 24 = ?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 16

In the following question. select the number which can be placed at the sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives.

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 17

How many triangles are there in the given figure ?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 18

In each of the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.
Statements:
I. Some boys are hardworking.
II. No intelligent are boys.
Conclusions:
I. Some hardworking are not intelligent.
II. All hardworking are intelligent.
III. Some intelligent are not hardworking.

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 19

Three positions of a cube are shown below. What will come opposite to face containing $ ?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 20

In the given figure, how many people can study only 2 subjects ?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 21

Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 22

From the given answer figures, select the one in which question figure is hidden/embedded.

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 23

A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened ?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 24

If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 25

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 26

Which one of the following is a component of Food Security System?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 27

What is the accepted average Calorie requirement for rural area in India?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 28

Whose recommendation is mandatory to impeach the President of India from his office before the completion of his/her term?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 29

How many types of writ are there in the Indian Constitution?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 30

Who has built the Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) in Chittorgarh?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 31

Who raised the slogan “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it”?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 32

Which Indian state is the largest in terms of the total area covered ?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 33

Which Indian state has the longest Coastline?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 34

Auxiliary bud develops into which part of the plant?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 35

Xylem helps in transportation of which of the following?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 36

Who proposed five kingdom classification?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 37

What is the other name of Galileo's law of falling bodies?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 38

Which device is best suited for measuring the temperature inside metallurgical furnaces?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 39

What is the full form of 'LAN'?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 40

Which acid is released when an Ant bites?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 41

Which among the following is an example of solid sol?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 42

Which metal is responsible for Itai-Itai disease?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 43

'Vikalp' is a scheme launched by Indian Railways to help wait-listed passengers. Which of the following is NOT true about this scheme?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 44

Who first discovered the Cholera causing germ?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 45

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 46

'Hunar Haat' an exhibition to exhibit and promote the arts and artisans from minority community was launched at which of the following events?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 47

Which movie won the award for the best movie at the Oscar Awards 2017?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 48

Who is the author of the book titled 'Citizen and Society'?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 49

With which country India has recently signed a MoU for Water Conservation in India?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 50

Which neighbouring country of India is the largest producer of Opium in the World?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 51

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
No sooner did I come out of my home to go to market (a)/ when it started raining heavily (b)/ which drenched me completely. (c)/ No Error (d)

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 52

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Unless you don't obey (a)/ your elders you (b)/ will not succeed in your life. (c)/ No Error (d)

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 53

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Fourteen kilometres ______ not a short distance, to reach to my office daily.

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 54

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Good reading ______ the sense of liberal educated mind.

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 55

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Frivolous

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 56

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Petrify

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 57

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Gregarious

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 58

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Tremulous

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 59

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
The alpha and the omega

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 60

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Throw up the sponge

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 61

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
I had (a few) eggs in the fridge, so we need to go to the market to buy them.

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 62

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
My brother is indifferent (about) whatever I say.

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 63

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A funeral poem

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 64

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
One who walks in sleep

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 65

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 66

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 67

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.
P-But he did not know how to find one at that hour.
Q-It was his first visit to the city and he didn't know where to go.
R-Mohanlal's train was late and it reached Kolkata a little after midnight.
S-He thought he would go to a choultry where he would not have to pay rent.

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 68

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.
P-And slowly, you reach the pinnacle of self-awareness, experiencing a unity with all life.
Q-If you transform your energy positively, it naturally becomes compassion and love.
R-Once you experientially are a part of everything then nobody needs to teach you morality.
S-Then you can do something to improve the situation, but without anger.

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 69

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
Ram was singing a beautiful song for his mother.

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 70

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Priya advised me not to go to school the next day.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Job performance is ___(1)___ by a number of factors. Motivation alone does not lead to increased performance. Ability and technology moderates the relationship between motivation and performance. The higher the levels of ability and motivation the ___(2)___ the level of performance will be. However, increasing motivation beyond an ___(3)___ level tends to ___(4)___ a dysfunctional result because it is __(5)____ by an increased level of anxiety.

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 71

(1)

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 72

(2)

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 73

(3)

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 74

(4)

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 75

(5)

For the following questions answer them individually

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 76

How many numbers are there from 300 to 650 which are completely divisible by both 5 and 7?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 77

Raman can do a work in 5 days, Jatin can do the same work in 7 days and Sachin can do the same work in 9 days. If they do the same work together and they are paid Rs 2860, then what is the share (in Rs) of Raman?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 78

If the diameter of a sphere is 14 cm, then what is the surface area $$(in cm^{2})$$ of the sphere?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 79

After two successive discounts of 20% and 35%, an article is sold for Rs 50700. What is the marked price (in Rs) of the article?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 80

Rs 3200 is divided among A, B and C in the ratio of 3 : 5 : 8 respectively. What is the difference (in Rs) between the share of B and C?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 81

The average age of 5 members of a family is 24 years. If the youngest member is 8 years old, then what was the average age (in years) of the family at the time of the birth of the youngest member?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 82

If the price of pen decreases by 20%, then a man can buy 10 more pens for Rs 100. What is the new price (in Rs) of each pen?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 83

After deducting 60% from a certain number and then deducting 15% from the remainder, 1428 is left. What was the initial number?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 84

A train travels 40% faster than a car. Both start from point A at the same time and reach point B, 140 km away at the same time. On the way the train takes 25 minutes for stopping at the stations. What is the speed (in km/hr) of the train?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 85

A certain sum of money triples itself in 5 years at simple interest. In how many years it will be five times?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 86

If x + (1/x) = 2, then what is the value of $$x^{64}+x^{121}$$ ?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 87

If $$x=6+2\sqrt{6}$$, then what is the value of $$\sqrt{x-1}+\frac{1}{\sqrt{x-1}}$$ ?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 88

If a+b+c=27, then what is the value of $$(a-7)^{3}+(b - 9)^{3}+(c - 11)^{3}-3(a - 7)(b - 9)(c - 11)$$ ?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 89

If $$x=\frac{2\sqrt{15}}{\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{5}}$$, then what is the value of $$\frac{x+\sqrt{5}}{x-\sqrt{5}}+\frac{x+\sqrt{3}}{x-\sqrt{3}}$$

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 90

The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 32 cm and each of the equal sides is 5/6 times of the base. What is the area $$(in cm^{2})$$ of the triangle ?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 91

If length of each side of a rhombus PQRS is 8 cm and ∠PQR = 120°, then what is the length (in cm) of QS?

2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1 - Question 92

In the given figure, ABC is a triangle. The bisectors of internal ∠B and external ∠C interest at D. If ∠BDC = 48°, then what is the value (in degrees) of ∠A?