2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1

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For the following questions answer them individually
2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 1

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.

Kilometre : Metre : : Tonne : ?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 7

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.

1. Ball
2. Balanced
3. Balls
4. Balance
5. Balancing

2017 SSC CGL 09 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.

AG, LR, WC, HN, ?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 10

Punit said to a lady, "The sister of your father's wife is my aunt". How is the lady related to Punit?

2017 SSC CGL 09 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.

UNIFORMITY

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 13

In a certain code language, "TIRED" is written as "56" and "BRAIN" is written as "44". How is "LAZY" written in that code language?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 14

In the following question, by using which mathematical operator will the expression become correct?

18 ? 6 ? 9 ? 27

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 18

In 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 pencils are pens.
II. All pens are erasers.

Conclusions:

I. Some pens are not pencils.
II. Some erasers are not pencils.

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 23

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

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 25

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, 'K' can be represented by 10, 31, etc., and 'M' can be represented by 76, 87, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word "SCAM". 


2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 27

Which of the following is not true about a Demand Draft?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 28

Who administers the oath of the President of India?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 30

Which one is the correct chronological order of the following events?

I. Quit India Movement
II. Shimla Conference
III. Poona Pact
IV. Cabinet Mission

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 31

In 1917, which movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi from Champaran?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 38

What is the reason for formation of Mirage in desert?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 39

FORTRAN is not used for _____.

(I) Drawing pictures
(II) Carrying out mathematics computations

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 43

What is the major aim of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?

2017 SSC CGL 09 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’.

If you had (a)/ told me earlier (b)/ I will help you. (c)/ No Error (d)

2017 SSC CGL 09 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’.

Her mother is (a)/ angry and (b)/ indifferent to me. (c)/ No Error (d)

2017 SSC CGL 09 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.

Don’t loiter _____ the corridor.

2017 SSC CGL 09 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.

I will scold him when _____.

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 55

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

Mellifluous

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 56

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

Dodge

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 57

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

Meretricious

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 58

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

Nebulous

2017 SSC CGL 09 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.

Spick and Span

2017 SSC CGL 09 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.

To draw the longbow

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 61

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

By rescuing the child from fire, the local resident (added another feather to his cap.)

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 62

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

The government plans to (take up) the construction project soon.

2017 SSC CGL 09 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 man devoid of kind feeling and sympathy.

2017 SSC CGL 09 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 eats two much

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 65

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

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 66

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

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 67

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

P- The aim must be to ensure that our country does not experience either paucity or a-surfeit of trained manpower in any specific segment of our economy.
Q- When we set about the task of higher education, we should be absolutely clear in our perception of the goals of education in the specific context of our nation’s development.
R- No doubt, one of the important aims of education would be to create the required range and nature of trained manpower assessed to be needed by different sectors of national growth.
S- The entire educational apparatus must be geared progressively to fulfill the requirements of different phases of our growth in every sector primary, secondary and tertiary.

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 68

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

P- Bureaucratic cultures can smother those who want to respond to shifting conditions.
Q- Arrogant managers can overevaluate their current performance and competitive position listen poorly and learn slowly.
R- And the lack of leadership leaves no force inside these organizations to break out of the morass.
S- Inwardly focused employees can have difficulty seeing the very forces that present threats and opportunities.

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 69

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

She teaches us English.

2017 SSC CGL 09 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.

Nisha said to Swati, " Will you help me in my project just now?"

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.

Democracy should __(1)___ dignity of the individual. It should also aim at the __(2)___ good of the greatest __(3)___. The opposition party should __(4)___ the wrong plans, policies and decisions of the government in power. The government should cater to the __(5)___ needs of the people to make its position solid.

For the following questions answer them individually
2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 76

Which value among $$\sqrt[3]{5},\sqrt[4]{6},\sqrt[6]{12},\sqrt[12]{276}$$ is the largest ?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 77

A piece of work was finished by A, B and C together. A and B together finished 60% of the work and B and C together finished 70% of the work. Who among the three is most efficient?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 78

Three solid spheres of radius 3 cm, 4 cm and 5 cm are melted and recasted into a solid sphere. What will be the percentage decrease in the surface area?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 79

The marked price of a sofa set is Rs 4800 which is sold at Rs 3672 at two successive discounts. If the first discount is 10%, then what will be the second discount (in %)?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 80

A, B and C invested amounts in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5 respectively. If the schemes offered compound interest at the rate of 20% per annum, 15% per annum and 10% per annum respectively, then what will be the ratio of their amounts after 1 year?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 84

A train leaves Delhi at 10 a.m. and reaches Jaipur at 4 p.m. on same day. Another train leaves Jaipur at 12 p.m. and reaches Delhi at 5 p.m. on same day. What is the time of day (approximately) when the two trains will meet?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 85

The difference between the compound interest compounding half yearly for 1 year and the simple interest for 1 year on a certain sum of money lent out at 8% per annum is Rs 64. What is the sum (in Rs)?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 86

If (x - 2) and (x + 3) are the factors of the equation $$x^{2} + k_1x + k_2 = 0$$, then what are the values of $$k_1$$ and $$k_2$$ ?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 88

If $$x-y-\sqrt{18}=-1$$ and $$x + y - 3\sqrt{2} = 1$$, then what is the value of $$12xy(x^{2} - y^{2})$$ ?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 89

If $$\frac{p}{q}=\frac{r}{s}=\frac{t}{u}=\sqrt{5}$$, then what is the value of $$[\frac{(3p^{2} + 4r^{2} + 5t^{2})}{(3q^{2} + 4s^{2} + 5u^{2})}]$$  ?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 90

In triangle ABC, a line is drawn from the vertex A to a point D on BC. If BC = 9 cm and DC = 3 cm, then what is the ratio of the areas of triangle ABD and triangle ADC respectively?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 91

ABC is a right angled triangle in which ∠B = 90°. If BD ⊥ AC, AB = 3 cm and BC = 4 cm, then what is the value of BD (in cm)?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 92

In triangle PQR, A is the point of intersection of all the altitudes and B is the point of intersection of all the angle bisectors of the triangle. If ∠PBR = 105°, then what is the value of ∠PAR (in degrees)?

The pie chart given below shows the break-up of number of hours of teaching various subjects at an institute by Mr. Raghav. 


2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 98

Mr. Raghav taught Geometry for 36 hours. If the time taken in teaching Ratio consitutes one-fourth of the time for Arithmetic, then for how much time (in hours) did he taught the topic of Ratio?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 99

If Data Interpretation and Modern Maths were taught for a combined time of 96 hours, then for how much time (in hours) were Number system and Geometry taught?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1 - Question 100

A new topic named Problem Solving was also introduced and it was decided that 10% time of all topics except Arithmetic will be devoted to it. What will be the central angle (in degrees) made by Problem Solving in the new pie chart?

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