2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2

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For the following questions answer them individually
2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 1

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

Pressure : Barometer : : ? : Odometer

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 7

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

1. Dillydallying
2. Dillydallied
3. Dillydally
4. Dilled
5. Dillydallies

2017 SSC CGL 10 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?

l m _ o _ n m _ l _ n _ _ n m l

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 10

Kamal starts walking from his home facing west direction. After walking 10 km he takes a right turn and walks another 10 km. He takes another right turn and walks 10 km to reach his school. How far (in km) and in which direction is he from his home?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 11

In a class, P has more marks than Q and R does not have the least marks. S has more marks than T and T has more marks than P, who among them will have the least marks?

2017 SSC CGL 10 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.

RECIPROCATE

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 13

In a certain code language, "CASIO" is written as "3119915". How is "CITIZEN" written in that code language?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 14

In the following question, correct the equation by interchanging the two signs.

6 ÷ 17 x 51 + 6 - 12 = - 4

2017 SSC CGL 10 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 comonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.

Statements:

I. Some staplers are pins.
II. All pins are markers.

Conclusions:

I. Some staplers are markers.
II. All markers are pins.

2017 SSC CGL 10 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 10 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 we 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, 'A' can be represented by 20, 43, etc., and 'U' can be represented by 68, 87, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word "GUIDE". 

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 40

Which of the following is a characteristic of an exothermic reaction?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 42

Which of the following gas contributes the maximum to the phenomena of global warming?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 49

With which country India has recently decided to partner with for strategic storage of crude oil in southern India?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - 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'.

Inspite of the doctor's stern warning (a)/ Latika continued taking (b)/ sugars in her milk. (c)/ No Error (d)

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - 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'.

Myself and Roshni (a)/ will take care of (b)/ the event on Sunday. (c)/ No Error (d)

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - 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.

_____ the rain stopped, the concert had to be suspended.

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - 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.

The elephant stampeded and tore _____ the streets.

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 55

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

Scuttle

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 56

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

Loquacious

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 57

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

Obfuscate

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 58

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

Triumph

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 59

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

Chicken-hearted

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 60

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

Red letter day

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 61

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

He jumped off the train while it (had been running).

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 62

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

I (didn't see) him since we met two years ago.

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 63

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

One who is new to a profession

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 64

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

A speech or a presentation made without previous preparation.

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - 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 10 Aug Shift-2 - 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 10 Aug Shift-2 - 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: And the victims are likely to be the poorest of the poor as well as the very sources of water- rivers, wetlands and aquifers.
Q: In India, water conflicts are likely to worsen before they begin to be resolved.
R: Till then they pose a significant threat to economic growth, security and health of the ecosystem.
S: Water is radically altering and affecting political boundaries all over world, between as well as within countries.

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - 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: For one, very few entrepreneurs are willing to take on a new outsource, unless it comes with a guarantee of a certain level of sales.
Q: This invariably acts as an incentive for outsources to be lax in developing the business.
R: Despite being the dominant partner in the relationship, the outsourcer doesn't always have all the advantages.
S: The trade refers to it as the minimum guarantee clause, which means that if a outsourcee is unable to reach an anticipated sales level, he will be compensated for the balance amount.

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - 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.

Somebody told me that there had been a robbery in the jewellery exhibition.

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - 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.

Rohan said, "Where shall I be this time next month"

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.

The modes of action are __(1)___ in science and religion. Science relies on experiment, whereas religion is based on experience. Any religious __(2)___ whether it is Christ’s or Ramakrishna’s is personal and __(3)___ . Science, on the other hand is marked by objectivity. Theory has to be corroborated by ___(4)__ proof providing material comforts. The frontiers of science do not end in knowledge but are __(5)___ to the formation of appliances for actual use.

For the following questions answer them individually
2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 77

10 women can do a piece of work in 6 days, 6 men can do same work in 5 days and 8 children can do it in 10 days. What is the ratio of the efficiency of a woman, a man and a child respectively?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 78

The ratio of the volume of two cylinders is 7 : 3 and the ratio of their heights is 7 : 9. If the area of the base of the second cylinder is 154 cm2, then what will be the radius (in cm) of the first cylinder?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 79

Kanchan bought a clock with 25% discount on marked price. She sold it with 75% gain on the price she bought. What was her profit percentage on the marked price?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 80

A, B and C received an amount of Rs 8400 and distributed among themselves in the ratio of 6 : 8 : 7 respectively. If they save in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 4 respectively and B saves Rs 400, then what is the ratio of the expenditures of A, B and C respectively?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 81

The average age of 24 students is 12 years. It was observed that while calculating the average age, the age of a student was taken as 14 years instead of 8 years. What will be the correct average age (in years)?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 82

70% of the cost price of a article is equal to the 40% of its selling price. What is the profit or loss percentage?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 84

If I walk at 7/6 of my usual speed, then I reach my office 15 minutes early. What is the usual time taken (in minutes) by me to reach the office?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 85

A person lent Rs 10000 to B for 3 years and Rs 6000 to C for 4 years on simple interest at same rate of interest and received Rs 5400 in all from both of them as interest. What is the rate of interest (in %)?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 90

In triangle ABC, AD, BE and CF are the medians intersecting at point G and area of triangle ABC is 156 cm2. What is the area $$(in cm^2)$$ of triangle FGE?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 92

The length of diagonal of a square is $$9\sqrt2$$ cm. The square is reshaped to form an equilateral triangle. What is the area (in cm2) of largest incircle that can be formed in that triangle?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 93

The length of the common chord of two intersecting circles is 12 cm. If the diameters of the circles are 15 cm and 13 cm, then what is the distance (in cm) between their centers?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 96

If $$\frac{1}{cos\theta}-\frac{1}{cot\theta}=\frac{1}{p}$$, then what is the value of cos θ?

The table given below represents the production and sales of wheat in 4 different countries A, B, C and D over a period of 4 years. At the end of year 2010 A, B, C and D had a stock of 5200, 3500, 7835 and 1956 (in '000 quintals) of wheat respectively. For any given year, the stock of wheat is calculated as: Stock of year (n + 1) = stock at end of year (n) + production in year (n + 1) — sales in year (n + 1) And, Surplus of year (n) = production in year (n) — sales in year (n) 


2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 99

What is the difference (in '000 quintals) in average production and average sales respectively of country C in the given four years?

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-2 - Question 100

What can be said about total surplus of country B and country D over the 4 years?

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