2017 SSC CGL 08 Aug Shift-1

For the following questions answer them individually

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

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

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, ?

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?

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?

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

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

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.

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 ?

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, 'C' can be represented by 10, 34, etc., and 'D' can be represented by 85, 98, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word "STEAL". 

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

For the following questions answer them individually

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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 ?

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? 

The pie chart given below shows the number of shoes of 5 different brands in a multi brand store. There are total 1200 shoes. 


The difference between the number of shoes of Reebok and Nike is same as the difference between which of the following two brands?

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