[Download PDF] SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 Paper with Solutions

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 1

In a certain code language, 'REASON' is coded as '5410219' and 'HEALTHY' is coded as '716231216'.How will 'DIVULGE' be coded in that language?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 2

P is the brother of Q. S is the father of P. R is the brother of S. If T is the mother of R, then how is P related to T?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 3

Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the word that is different.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 4

Select the options in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.
(541, 14, 737)

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 5

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
24, 48, 51, 204, 209, ?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 6

Find the number of triangles in the given figure.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 7

In a certain code language, 'MARGIN' is written as 'SBNOJH'. How will 'PRAYER' be written in that language?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 8

The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 9

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.
(15, 315, 7)

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 10

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the letter-cluster that is different.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 11

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.
Cartridge : Printer :: Motherboard : ?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 12

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
WUW, TSV, QQU, NOT, ?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 13

Select the letter from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
P, N, J, H, ?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 14

Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 15

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are marked from A to F. Select the letter that will be on the face opposite to the face showing the letter ‘C’.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 16

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at 'AB' as shown.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 17

Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words.
Cricket : Shikhar Dhawan

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 18

Four number-pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number-pair that is different.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 19

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs and balance the equation.
1496 * 8 * 13 * 40 * 5 * 0

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 20

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 21

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.
1. Introduce
2. Internship
3. Interaction
4. Interjection
5. Intervene
6. Interruption

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 22

Select the option that is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the fifth number is related to the sixth number.
1008 : 8 :: ? : 6 :: 220 : 4

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 23

Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.
Brothers, Fathers, Tax-payers

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 24

Rajesh purchased 6 mangoes, 3 bananas and 10 guavas in ₹136. If the ratio of the cost (per piece) of mangoes, bananas and guavas is 3 : 2 : 1, what will be the total cost of 1 mango, 2 bananas and 3 guavas?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 25

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
Some cards are postcards.
Some cards are envelopes.
All envelopes are copies.
Conclusions:
I. Some copies are envelopes.
II. Some postcards are copies.
III. Some cards are copies.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 26

______ is the ability of a single cell to produce a fertile, adult individual.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 27

Which of the following is one of the three 'Domestic Systemically Important Banks' in India?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 28

What is represented by the product of force with displacement in the direction of force?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 29

In which of the following years was the Indian Association established?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 30

In October 2020, the world's longest highway tunnel was inaugurated in the state of ______.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 31

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India adopted Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 32

Which of the following countries will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 33

Who among the following persons was announced as the head of the Committee to protect language, culture and land in Ladakh by the Central Government in January 2021?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 34

Who among the following wrote the basic text of Vaisheshika philosophy?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 35

Whose administration became a model that was followed by Akbar when he consolidated the Mughal Empire?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 36

Which two great footballers, who were members of the gold medal winning team of 1962 Asian Games, passed away in 2020?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 37

How is Dhanpat Rai Srivastava better known as?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 38

In January 2021, who among the following was appointed as the President of the Asian Cricket Council?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 39

Who wrote the book 'The Quest for Equity in Development'?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 40

In which of the following states is the Bhitarkanika National Park situated?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 41

Which of the following elements’ salts are most soluble?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 43

The Vedic view of an individual and his relation to society is determined by four objectives of life. Which of the following is NOT one of these objectives?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 44

What do you call the amount of monetary or other returns, either earned or unearned, accruing over a period of time?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 45

In which year did Atal Bihari Vajpayee undertake a bus journey to Lahore to sign a Peace Declaration?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 46

Pushyabhuti, who ruled from Thaneswar, was the founder of ______ dynasty.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 47

All matches of the 2020-21 edition of Hero Indian Super League are being played in which of the following states?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 48

Which of the following is another name for 'white ant'?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 49

Till 20 January 1972, which present-day Indian state was known as the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA)?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 50

Almost 98% of Earth's crust is made up of eight elements. Which of the following does NOT figure among these elements?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 51

In $$\triangle ABC, D$$ and E are the points on sides AB and AC, respectively and $$DE \parallel BC$$. BC = 8 cm and DE = 5 cm. If the area of $$\triangle ADE = 45 cm^2$$, then what is the area (in cm$$^2$$) of $$\triangle ABC$$?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 52

A $$\triangle ABC$$ has sides 5 cm, 6 cm and 7 cm. AB extended touches a circle at P and AC extended touches the same circle at Q. Find the length (in cm) of AQ.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 53

Two men and 7 women can complete a work in 28 days whereas 6 men and 16 women can do the same workin 11 days. In how many days can 7 men complete the same work?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 54

Ina triangle ABC,a point D lies on AB and points E andF lie on BC suchthat DF is parallel to AC and DE is parallel to AF. If BE = 4 cm, EF = 6cm, then find the length (in cm) of BC.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 55

The value of $$32 \div 12 of 3 \times [5 - (15 - 12) \div 9] of \frac{3}{7} + 4 - 8 \div 2 of 4$$ is:

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 56

A certain number of students from school X appeared in an examination and 20% students failed. From school Y, 130% more students than that from school X, appeared in the same examination. If 90% of the total number of students appeared from from both the schools passed, then what is the percentage of students from school Y whofailed (correct to one decimal place)?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 57

The table shows the daily income (in ₹) of 50 persons.

How many persons earn ₹200 or more but less than ₹300?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 58

Asum of ₹ 31866 is divided between A, B and C such that the ratio of shares of A and B is 9 : 8 and that of A and C is 4 : 5, The share (in ₹) of B is:

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 59

Find the value of $$\frac{3}{4} \cot^2 30^\circ + \cos^2 30^\circ - 3\cosec^2 60^\circ + \tan^2 60^\circ$$

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 60

Acertain sum becomes ₹13650 at 15% p.a. simple interest after 2 years. What will be the amount(in ₹) of the same sum after 1 year at the same rate of interest, if the interest is compounded half yearly? (nearest to a ₹)

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 61

Ina circle with centre O, PAX and PBY are the tangents to the circle at points A and B, from an external point P. Q is any point on the circle such that $$\angle QAX = 59^\circ$$ and $$\angle QBY = 72^\circ$$. What is the measure of $$\angle AQB$$?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 62

By selling an article for 640, a person loses 15% ofits selling price. At whatprice (in 2) should he sell it to gain 15% on its cost price?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 63

Study the following table and answer the question:
Number of students enrolled for Vocational Courses (VC) in institutes A, B, C, D, E & F.

The ratio of the total number of students enrolled for VC in institutes A, C and E in 2015 to the total number of students enrolled in institutes B and D in 2017, is:

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 64

The marked price ofan article is ₹1500. A shopkeeper sells it by giving 20% discount on its marked price.If the cost price ofthe article is ₹991, then his profit(in ₹) is:

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 65

$$(\sqrt{\sec^2 \theta + \cosec^2 \theta})\left(\frac{\sin \theta(1 + \cos \theta)}{1 + \cos \theta - \sin^2 \theta}\right), 0^\circ < \theta < 90^\circ$$ is equal to:

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 66

If $$x + y + z = 7, x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 85$$ and $$x^3 + y^3 + z^3 = 913$$, then the value of $$\sqrt[3]{xyz}$$ is:

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 67

A takes 8 hours more than the time taken by B to covera distance of 160 km. IfA doubles his speed, he takes 3 hours more than B to cover the same distance. The speed (in km/h) of is:

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 68

The curved surface area of a cylinder is 462 cm$$^2$$ and its base area is 346.5 cm$$^2$$ . What is the volume (in cm$$^3$$) of the cylinder? (Use $$\pi = \frac{22}{7}$$)

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 69

If the seven-digit number 94x29y6is divisible by 72, then what is the value of (2x + 3y) for $$x \neq y$$?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 70

The average of 8 consecutive even numbers written in ascending order is 17. What is the average ofthe last three numbers, 36 and 53?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 71

The data given in the table shows the number of students studying in four different disciplines in 5 institutes. Study the table and answer the question:

By what percent is the number of students studying Computer Science in institutes A and B more than the number of students studying Arts in institutes B and C?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 72

If $$a^2 + c^2 + 17 = 2(a - 8b - 2b^2)$$, then what is the value of $$(a^3 + b^3 + c^3)$$?

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 73

Study the following table and answer the question:
Number of students enrolled for Vocational Courses (VC) in institutes A, B, C. D, E & F.

The total number of students enrolled for VC in institutes B, C and E in 2015 is x %more than the total number of students enrolled in institutes A, D and F in 2016. The value of x is closest to:

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 74

If $$\cos(A - B) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$$ and $$\cot(A + B) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$$ Where A - B and A + B are acute angles, then (2A - 3B) is equal to:

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 75

If $$(54\sqrt{2}x^3 + 24\sqrt{3}y^3)\div (\sqrt{18}x + \sqrt{12}y) = Ax^2 + by^2 + Cxy$$, then what is the value of $$A^2 - (B^2 + C^2)?$$

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 76

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The sea has become / an cheap dumping ground / for all kinds / of waste products.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 77

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Herculean task

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 78

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Most important, however, are its oils, which are extracted, processed, and marketed for culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic uses alike.
B. Coconut products are used to make everything from clothing to animal feed to beauty creams.
C. The coconut is a very useful plant with a wide range of products being sourced from it.
D. Its kernel is harvested for its edible flesh and delicious water, while its husk is used for its strong fibres.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 79

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
“How beautiful she is!” said Betty.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 80

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 81

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The man bought a parrot that could speak five languages.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 82

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 83

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution required’.
Hears to the news tonight at 9 p.m., as there will be an important announcement about the budget.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 84

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Stalwart

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 85

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
Either the bears or the lion has escaped from the zoo.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 86

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who studies the occult meanings of numbers and their supposed influence on human life

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 87

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Munch

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 88

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. But in snapping at the supposed treasure, he dropped the bit he was carrying, and so lost all.
B. When he was crossing a river on his way home, he saw his own shadow reflected in the stream below.
C. Thinking that it was another dog with another piece of meat, he resolved to make himself master of that also.
D. A dog had stolen a piece of meat out of a butcher's shop.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 89

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Slur

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 90

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Having no boundaries or limits

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 91

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Social isolation, overcrowding, the ______ of our society and several other factors are responsible for stress.

SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 - Question 92

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Won’t you / please come / to help me / along this heavy box?