2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1

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2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 2

____________ is the relationship between the variable input and output, keeping all other inputs are held constant.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 3

_____________ means cases that can be directly considered by the Supreme Court without going to the lower courts before that.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 4

Under which of the following jurisdiction can any individual, whose fundamental right has been violated, can directly move the Supreme Court for remedy?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 7

In the biosphere living beings are inter-related and interdependent on each other for survival. This life supporting system is known as the __________.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 10

In stems, the protoxylem lies towards the centre and the metaxylem lies towards the periphery of the organ. This type of primary xylem is called _____________.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 12

In a qualitative way, the tendency of undisturbed objects to stay at rest or to keep moving with the same velocity is called _________.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 17

Presence of large amounts of nutrients in waters also causes excessive growth of _________ algae.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 18

______________ scheme launched by the Central Government plans to issue soil cards to farmers which will carry crop-wise recommendations of nutrients and fertilisers.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 23

Which of the statements given below are incorrect?

1. The author of the novel 'Forty Thieves' is Thomas Perry.
2. The author of the novel 'Half of a Yellow Sun' is Jennifer Egan.
3. The author of the novel 'Middlesex' is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 32

A series is given, with one word missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

tub, size, latin, formal, ?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 33

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

YXWv, TSrQ, OnML, jIHG, EDCb, ?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 34

A series is given, with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

2, 5, 10, 17, ? , 37

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 35

Gurkiran's birthday is on Sunday 21st May. On what day of the week will be Shreyas's Birthday in the same year if Shreyas was born on 14th November?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 36

The weights of 4 boxes are 40, 70, 80 and 50 kilograms.Which of the following cannot be the total weight,in kilograms, of any combination of these boxes and in a combination a box can be used only once

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 39

In a certain code language, '+' represents 'x', '-' represents '+', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. What is the answer to the following question?

60 x 5 + 3 ÷ 24 - 6 = ?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 42

Two motorcyclists P and Q start from the same point. P rides 11 km West, then turns South and rides 16 km, then turns to his right and rides 14 km. Q rides 30 km South, then turns to his right and rides 25 km. Where is Q with respect to P now?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 43

In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument.

Statement : Should mango export be banned to bring down domestic prices?

Argument I : Yes, environmentalists and dietitians too encourage eating only local fruits.
Argument II : No, exports bring in valuable foreign currency.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 45

In the following figure, square represents Psychologists, triangle represents Chemists, circle represents Actors and rectangle represents Fathers. Which set of letters represents Psychologists and actors who are also fathers? 

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - 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 18 Aug Shift-1 - 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 'K' can be represented by 20, 32 etc and 'Z' can be represented by 75, 78 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'SHOW'. 

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - 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'.

Several great battles (a:/ took place among (b:/ the British and the Americans. (c:/No Error (d:

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - 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'.

The stream gurgled (a:/ contentedly as it (b:/ slowed to rounding the bend. (c:/No Error (d:

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - 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 criminal changed his name to an ___________ in order to elude the police.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - 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 ___________ my husband and I had was so loud it woke our children.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 55

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

Litter

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 56

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

Obliterate

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 57

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

Scrimp

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 58

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

Guzzle

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 59

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

To heave a sigh of relief

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 60

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

To be on cloud nine

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 61

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

She was uneasy because she (never be) on a plane before.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 62

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

No one knows how he escaped (dash) to pieces.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 63

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

The upward force that a fluid exerts on a body floating in it

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 64

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

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 65

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

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 66

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

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - 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.

As for ourselves, we

X-combing our hair
Y-a good wash and
Z-were contented with

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - 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.

If there is a

X-corresponding sensation
Y-kind, there has to be a
Z-change in brain activity of a certain

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - 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.

The fire destroyed the whole neighbourhood.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - 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.

The accused said to the judge, "Let me meet my children before I die, sir."

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.

"Jim Crow" shuns the mountains for reasons satisfactory to himself; not so the magpie, the raven, and ____(1)______ mischief-maker, Clark's nutcracker. All of which keeps the bird-lover from the East in an ecstasy of surprises until he has ____(2)_________ accustomed to his changed environment. One cannot help _____(3)______ into the speculative mood in view of the sharp contrasts ______(4)________ the birds of the East and ____(5)_____ of the West.

For the following questions answer them individually
2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 77

A, B and C can finish a job working alone in 72, 24 and 36 days respectively. In how many days they can finish the job if they worked together?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 82

A trader had 960 kgs of rice. He sold a part of it at 20% profit and the rest at 8% profit, so that he made a total profit of 12%. How much rice (in kgs) did he sell at 8% profit?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 84

Excluding stoppages, the speed of a bus is 72 kmph and including stoppages, it is 60 kmph. For how many minutes does the bus stop per hour?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 85

The simple and compound interest that can be earned in two years at the same rate is Rs 1500 and Rs 1575 respectively. What is the rate (% per annum) of interest?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 91

What are the co-ordinates of the centroid of a triangle, whose vertices are A(1, -5), B(4, 0) and C(-2, 2)?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 93

D and E are points on side AB and AC of ΔABC. DE is parallel to BC. If AD:DB = 2:5 and area of ΔADE is 8 sq cm, what is the ratio of area of ΔADE: area of quadrilateral BDEC?

The bar graph shows annual Inflation in two years 2015 and 2016 of four countries (A, B, C, D). Study the diagram and answer the following questions. 

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-1 - Question 100

If inflation is measured as increase in price index and the price index was 200 in the beginning of 2015 in country D then what is the index at the end of 2016?

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