2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2

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2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 3

Which article was referred to as the 'the heart and soul' of the constitution by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 4

Which of the following provision needs a special majority in Parliament?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 5

Which act ended the "Trade Monopoly" of the East India Company?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 8

Why does Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats both receive sufficient rainfall but Deccan Plateau receives scanty rainfall?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 9

In which part of the cell does the pyruvic acid is broken down into carbon dioxide, water and energy?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 13

Which of the following pair is INCORRECT?

I. Parsec - Distance
II. Barrel - Liquid
III. Light year - Time

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 18

'Pradhan Mantri Digital Saksharta Abhiyan' is launched to digitally literate 6 crore rural households by _____.

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 20

In 2017 Australian Open, Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus Williams to win the ______ Grand Slam Singles title of her career.

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 21

Which Indian state hosted the 3 days long 'International Yoga Fest' held from 8th to 10th March, 2017?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 22

Who was awarded with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2017?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 25

With which country has India signed an agreement for assistance in green and sustainable construction of infrastructure in the Himalayan Kingdom in December, 2016?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 32

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

1. Waste
2. Wrong
3. Witty
4. Worcester
5. Warlike

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 33

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

A, C, F, H, K, ?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 35

In a row of people Manu is 7th from bottom end of row. Shrey is 10 ranks above Manu. If Shrey is 8th from top end, then how many people are there in this row?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 36

Seven years ago, the age of Sahil was equal to the present age of Nihal. Sum of Sahil's age 5 year ago and Nihal's age 6 years later is 58 years. If Ruchi is 4 years elder to Sahil, then what will be Ruchi's age (in years) after 10 years?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 37

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

Representation

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 38

In a certain code language, "TROUPE" is written as "GILFKV" and "ERUPTION" is written as "VIFKGRLM". How is "GENIUS" written in that code language?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 39

If "α" denotes "subtracted from", "β" denotes "multiplied by", "θ" denotes "added to" and "δ" denotes "divided by", then

10 θ 8 β 4 δ 8 α 9 = ?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 43

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 girls are clever.
II. All clever are hardworking.

Conclusions:

I. Some girls are not hardworking.
II. Some girls are hardworking.
III. Some hardworking are not girls.

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 48

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 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 50

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, 'E' can be represented by 21, 44, etc., and '1' can be represented by 65, 87, etc Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word "FATE". 

2017 SSC CGL 16 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'.

The CEO only discussed (a:/ the new venture (b:/ with his manager. (c:/ No Error (d:

2017 SSC CGL 16 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'.

If she was marrying Mr. Gupta (a:/ she would have been (b:/ recognized as Mrs. Gupta. (c:/ No Error (d:

2017 SSC CGL 16 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.

Ankita is disgusted _____ the habit of her brother.

2017 SSC CGL 16 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.

Due to the security reasons we were _____ from entering into the cockpit of the plane.

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 55

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

Exorbitant

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 56

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

Jeopardy

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 57

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

Churlish

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 58

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

Phlegmatic

2017 SSC CGL 16 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.

Damp squib

2017 SSC CGL 16 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.

Rise like a phoenix

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 61

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

The mobile phones have made digital cameras a little (superfluous) in today's world.

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 62

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

If (you will approach) her sincerely, she will listen to your problem definitely.

2017 SSC CGL 16 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.

That which is away from centre

2017 SSC CGL 16 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.

One who values practicality

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - 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 16 Aug Shift-2 - 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 16 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- A sensitive mind easily absorbs the vibrations emanating from the thought of the people it associates with.
Q- We often say that a person is known by the company he keeps.
R- The violent can be made calm by exuding thought of love and compassion.
S- Visits to holy places are considered good because the good thoughts of the holy people gathered there and the ensuing vibrations definitely affect one in a positive fashion.

2017 SSC CGL 16 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- Epistemological idealists (such as Kant) might insist that the only things which can be directly known for certain are ideas.
Q- The approach to idealism by Western philosophers has been different to that of Eastern thinkers.
R- In much of Western thought (though not in such major Western thinkers as Plato and Hegel) the ideal relates to direct knowledge of subjective mental ideas, or images.
S- It is then usually juxtaposed with realism in which the real is said to have absolute existence prior to and independent of our knowledge.

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - 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.

Karnataka grows coffee

2017 SSC CGL 16 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.

Gopal's mother reminded him to take his wallet.

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.

Organization are institutions in which members compete for status and __(1)___. They __(2)___ for the resources of the organization, for example, __(3)___ to expand their own departments, for __(4)___ advancement and for power to __(5)___ the activities of others.

For the following questions answer them individually
2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 78

If the radius of the cylinder is decreased by 20%, then by how much percent the height must be increased, so that the volume of the cylinder remains same?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 79

The marked price of an article is 40% more than its cost price. If 15% discount is given on the marked price, then what will be the profit percentage?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 80

Three partners A, B and C share profit such that three times the share of A is equal to two times the share of B and equal to 12 times the share of C. What is the ratio of the profits of A, B and C respectively

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 83

After deducting 12% from a certain sum and then deducting 25% from the remainder, 2508 is left, then what is the initial sum?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 84

Two trains are moving in the opposite direction at speed of 30 km/hr and 45 km/hr respectively, whose lengths are 450 m and 550 m respectively. What is the time taken (in seconds) by slower train to cross the faster train?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 85

A person lent certain sum of money at 10% per annum simple interest. In 20 years the interest amounted to Rs 500 more than the sum lent. What was the sum lent (in Rs)?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 92

ΔPQR has sides PQ and PR measuring 983 and 893 units respectively. How many such triangles are possible with all integral sides?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 93

In the given figure, PQR is a triangle in which, PQ = 24 cm, PR = 12 cm and altitude PS = 8 cm. If PT is the diameter of the circum- circle, then what id the length (in cm) of circum-radius ?

The pie chart given below shows the runs scored by a player against 6 different countries. The total runs scored by the player against these countries are 1600. 


2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 98

The difference between the runs scored against England and Pakistan is same as the difference between which of the following two countries?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-2 - Question 100

Difference between the total runs scored against Australia and New Zealand and the total runs scored against Sri Lanka and Pakistan make what sectorial angle (in degrees) in the pie chart?

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