2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2

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For the following questions answer them individually
2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 1

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

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2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 7

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

1. Decollete
2. Desecrate
3. Decorous
4. Desipicable
5. Destitute

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 8

In the following question, which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?

a _ bc _ a _ bcdabc _ da _ cd _

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 10

5 year hence, ratio of ages of A and B will be 7 : 5 and difference between their ages will be 4 years. What are present ages (in years) of A and B respectively?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 11

From a point, Lokesh starts walking towards south and after walking 10 metres he turns to his right and walks 5 metres, then he turns right again and walks 10 metres. He finally turns to his left and walk 10 metres. In which direction is he with reference to the starting point?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - 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.

ENCYCLOPEDIA

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - 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 09 Aug Shift-2 - 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. All rackets are bats.
II. All bats are wickets.

Conclusions:

I. Some wickets are rackets.
II. All wickets are rackets.

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - 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-2 - 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, 'X' can be represented by 21, 44, etc., and 'R' can be represented by 67, 98, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word "CREEP". 

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 26

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'.

The Tata group owns (a)/ many industries, that are spread (b)/ across the globe. (c)/ No Error (d)

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 27

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'.

She has not been (a)/ to the restaurant (b)/ much late. (c)/ No Error (d)

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 28

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.

He could excel in his board exams only after _____ very hard.

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 29

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.

He _____ his camera on the table.

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 30

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

Monotonous

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 31

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

Elusive

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 33

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

Opprobrium

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 34

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

All agog

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 35

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

Not to mince matters

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 36

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

The doctor (has advice) him to take proper diet.

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 37

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

(Being a pleasant evening), we went out for a long drive on a highway.

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 38

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

A roundabout way of speaking

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 39

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

An old unmarried woman

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 40

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

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 41

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

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 42

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- However, our environment also need some help from all of us to get maintained as usual to nourish our lives forever and to never ruin our lives.
Q- It gives us all things which we need to live our life on this planet.
R- It provides us better medium to grow and develop.
S- An environment includes all the natural resources which surround us to help in number of ways.

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 43

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 starting point can be the experience of a minority within society generally or even the experience of a group of people within a progressive social movement which does not live up to its progressive agenda in every respect.
Q- Within (or after) postmodernism a grand unifying theory no longer seems possible. This does not exclude the possibility or the necessity of dialogue.
R- The starting points of social criticism can be very different and the different forms of socialism never has a monopoly on Social Criticism.
S- Nevertheless most social critics still consider the Critique of capitalism to be central.

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 44

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.

Rohan was not told about the e-mail.

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 45

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.

Ram said to Rohan, "Don't run so fast."

In the following questions, 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.

Language, they say, is the __(1)___ through which human beings perceive the world. If so, English is perhaps the most __(2)___ lens through which to see animals. It has ___(3)__ a cross eyed view of birds, beasts, fish and fowl. The very word “animal” can __(4)___ the brutish and the sensual. Animal ___(5)__ imply baseness and vulgarity.

For the following questions answer them individually
2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 52

Which one of the following is also regarded as Disguised unemployment?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 53

Which of the following are constituents of Indian Parliament?

(i) The President
(ii) The Council of States (Rajya Sabha)
(iii) The House of the People (Lok Sabha)

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 62

It is difficult to fix a nail on a freely suspended wooden frame. Which law supports this statement?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 63

Which one of the following is not a property of electromagnetic waves?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 65

A radio-active substance has a half life of six months. Three-fourth of the substance will decay in ______.

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 68

Deen Dayal Rasoi Yojana to provide food at only Rs. 5 has been launched on 6th April, 2017 by which state?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 74

Who has been appointed as the Secretary General of the United Nations in January, 2017?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 77

A can complete a work in 20 days and B can complete the same work in 25 days. If both of them work together, then in 3 days what percent of the total work will be completed?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 78

The length of two parallel sides of a trapezium are 18 m and 24 m. If its height is 12 m, then what is the area $$(in m^2)$$ of the trapezium ?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 80

Three bottles of equal capacity containing mixture of milk and water in ratio 2 : 5, 3 : 4 and 4 : 5 respectively. These three bottles are emptied into a large bottle. What will be the ratio of milk and water respectively in the large bottle?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 81

The average age of 6 members of a family is 20 years. If the age of the servant is included, then the average age increase by 25%. What is the age (in years) of the servant?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 82

For an article the profit is 190% of the cost price. If the cost price increase by 10% but the selling price remains same, then profit is what percentage of selling price (approximately)?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 83

A, B and C are three students. A got 18% more marks than B and 12% less than C. If B got 220 marks, then how much marks C has got?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 84

Two people A and B are at a distance of 260 km from each other at 9:00 a.m. A immediately starts moving towards B at a speed of 25 km/h and at 11:00 a.m. B starts moving towards A at a speed of 10 km/hr. At what time (in p.m.) will they meet each other?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 85

If Rs 2500 becomes to Rs 2970.25 in 2 years at compound interest compounded annually, then what is the yearly rate of interest (in %)?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 91

PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral and PQ is the diameter of the circle. If ∠RPQ = 38°, then what is the value (in degrees) of ∠PSR?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 92

Smaller diagonal of a rhombus is equal to length of its sides. If length of each side is 6 cm, then what is the area $$(in cm^2)$$ of an equilateral triangle whose side is equal to the bigger diagonal of the rhombus?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 93

In the given figure. PR and ST are perpendicular to tangent QR. PQ passes through centre 0 of the circle whose diameter is 10 cm. If PR = 9 cm. then what is the length (in cm) of ST? 

The table given below shows the percentage of literate people in 6 cities. This table also shows the ratio of males to females among literate people. 



% of literate people of any city = (Literate people of the city / Total population of the city) x 100 
2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 98

Total population of City 6 is 200000 and the total population of City 2 is 220000. What is the respective ratio of literate males of City 2 and literate females of City 6?

2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-2 - Question 100

The population of the 6 cities are 250000, 200000, 220000, 300000, 150000 and 400000 respectively. Which is the correct order of the number of literate people in these cities?

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