2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3

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For the following questions answer them individually
2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 1

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

Frog : Amphibian : : Lizard : ?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 7

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

1. Counter
2. Crop
3. Create
4. Carnation
5. Creator

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 8

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

A, E, J, N, S, W, ?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 10

The ratio of present ages of L and N is 7 : 5. If the age of N after seven years will be 32 years, then what is the present age (in years) of L?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 11

Pointing towards a girl, Chetan(male) said "She is the daughter of the only child of my grandmother". How is Chetan related to that girl?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - 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.

Nightwalker

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 13

In a certain code language, "SPICEY" is written as "ELOUAY" and "PONDER" is written as "JKLNAZ". How is "HOUSED" written in that code language?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 14

If "x" denotes "added to", "÷" denotes "subtracted from", "+" denotes "divided by" and "-" denotes "multiplied by", then

14 x 12 - 16 ÷ 18 = ?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 18

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 cups are plates.
II. All spoons are blue.
III. No plates are spoon.

Conclusions:

I. Some cups are not spoon.
II. Some plates are not blue.
III. Some cups are not blue.
IV. Some blue are not plates.

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - 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 16 Aug Shift-3 - 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, 'P' can be represented by 11, 23, etc., and `K' can be represented by 65, 89, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word "TAKE". 

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - 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'.

He did not go (a:/ to the temple on foot (b:/ he went there by the car. (c:/ No Error (d:

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - 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 ascended (a:/ to the throne (b:/ at the early age of seven. (c:/ No Error (d:

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - 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.

Neha's mother was annoyed with her as she could not _____ her examination.

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - 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.

I shall _____ her if she apologises to me for her misbehavior.

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 30

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

Ebullient

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 31

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

Truculent

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 32

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

Niggardly

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 33

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

Dissident

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 34

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

Bear the palm

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 35

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

To give the devil his due

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 36

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

(No sooner the advertisement regarding the launch of new smart phone appeared) than there was a rush on the online website for prebooking the same.

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 37

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

The equipment is (adapted to) cotton industries.

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 38

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

One who loads and uploads ships

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 39

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

Belief or opinion contrary to what is generally accepted

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 40

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

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 41

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

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - 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: If all the requirements of the villages are satisfied there by itself, then the peasants will usefully utilize their spare time.
Q: Let us consider the village artisans.
R: This will also provide employment to all the educated people of the villages.
S: Having discussed the problems and requirements of rural life.

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - 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: Practical farming includes knowledge of fruit and vegetable farming.
Q: These schools need not necessarily have their own farms because the village itself will provide ample field work facilities.
R: Agriculture should be made compulsory in higher secondary schools; alternatively, the urban students can be taught town-planning, industrial planning etc.
S: Therefore, at this stage, only theoretical education for the village students would suffice.

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 44

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.

I saw him leaving the movie theatre.

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - 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.

The principal said, "Be quiet, girls."

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.

Modern man is imprisoned by his time-table and his routine. His life is all care and ___(1)__. He does not have __(2)___ for anything but his duties and occupation for __(3)___ money. Men, in all __(4)___ may have been prone to this disease and; indeed, we in India may not have been __(5)___ by it to the extent that people in western countries have been.

For the following questions answer them individually
2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 53

Which of the following is not a fundamental duty?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 63

When light passes from one medium to another, this phenomenon of change in its direction is called _____.

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 64

Which among the following is not an input device?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 68

'Udey Desh ka Aam Nagrik' (UDAN) scheme for regional air connectivity will provide travel to tier 2 and tier 3 cities at the rate of Rs _____ per hour.

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 75

Which country has launched the longest bullet train line covering a distance of 2252 kilometers in January, 2017?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 77

A and B have to type a book together containing 120 pages. A takes 9 hrs to type 36 pages and B takes 5 hrs to type 40 pages. A typed first 60 pages alone and the last 60 pages were typed by A and B together. How much time (in hours) will be taken to type the complete book?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 78

ABC is a right angled triangle in which ∠B = 90°, AB = 5 cm and BC = 12 cm. What is the approximate volume (in cmc: of the double cone formed by rotating the triangle about its hypotenuse?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 79

A trader allowed a discount of 15% on a trolley bag having list price of Rs 1360 and earns a profit of 15.6%. What is the cost price (in Rs) of the trolley bag?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 80

Price of a diamond is directly proportional to square of its weight. A man broke the diamond accidentally in three pieces in the ratio of 3 : 5 : 7 and thus loses Rs 42600. What was the original price (in Rs) of the diamond?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 81

The average weight of 100 students is 32 kg. The average weight of first 49 students is 30 kg and of last 50 students is 34 kg. What is the weight (in kg) of the 50th student?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 83

Raman spends 80% of his income. If his income is increased by 25% and the expenditure increase by 10%, then what will be the percentage increase in his savings?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 84

A man makes four trips of equal distances. His speed on first trip was 60 km/hr and in each subsequent trip his speed was half of the previous trip. What is the average speed (in km/hr) of the man in these four trips?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 85

Rohan borrowed a certain sum of money at simple interest. Rate of interest was 3% per annum for first 3 years, 4% per annum for next 5 years and 6% per annum for next 7 years. If he paid Rs 2059 as interest, then what is the sum borrowed (in Rs)?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 89

If $$x-\frac{1}{x}=1$$ then what is the value of $$\frac{1}{x}(\frac{1}{x-1}-\frac{1}{x+1}+\frac{1}{x^2+1}-\frac{1}{x^2-1})$$

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 90

PQ is a diameter of a circle with centre O. RS is a chord parallel to PQ subtends an angle of 40° at the centre of the circle. If PR and QS are produced to meet at T, then what will be the measure (in degrees) of ∠PTQ?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 93

In the given figure. a circle touches quadrilateral ABCD. If AB = 2x + 3. BC =3x — 1. CD = x + 6 and DA = x + 4. then what is the value of x? 

The line chart given below shows the ratio of production to sales of  two bike-manufacturing firms over the period of 6 years. 

Assume if in any year sales is more than production then both the companies has sufficient stock to meet such instances. 

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 98

The production of company 2 in year 2012 is 30000. If sales of company 2 in year 2012 and 2013 is same, then what was its production (in units) in year 2013?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 99

The production of company 1 in year 2014 is 18000 and sales of company 2 in year 2012 is 15000. What is the ratio of difference in sales and production of company 1 in year 2014 and company 2 in year 2012 ?

2017 SSC CGL 16 Aug Shift-3 - Question 100

Company 1 sold 20000 bikes each year from 2011 to 2016 and company 2 sold 10000 bikes each year from 2011 to 2016. What is the difference (in units) in average yearly production of company 1 and 2?

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