2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2

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2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 7

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

yes, rain, alive, subtle, ?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 8

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

Abcd, ghIJ, Mnop, stUV, Yzab, ?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 9

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

1, 0.25, 1/9, ? , 0.04, 1/36

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 10

Eshan's birthday is on Friday 10th March. On what day of the week will be Shlok's Birthday in the same year if Shlok was born on 25th September?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 11

The weights of 4 boxes are 70, 50, 30 and 90 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-2 - Question 14

In a certain code language, '+' represents 'x', '-' represents '+', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. What is the answer to the following question? 45 x 5 - 24 + 3 ÷ 80 = ?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 17

Two planes start from the same airport. A flies 50 km East. B flies 15 km North, then turns East and flies 20 km, then turns to its right and flies 15 km. Where is B with respect to A now?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 18

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 zoos be closed down?

Argument I : Yes, imprisoning animals is a crime.
Argument II : No, it is fine if some animals are kept in captivity for sake of entertainment.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 20

In the following figure, square represents Physicians, triangle represents cricket players, circle represents men and rectangle represents Indians. Which set of letters represents cricket players who are either Indians or men? 

2017 SSC CGL 18 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 18 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 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 42, 34 etc  and 'Z' can be represented by 75, 86 etc. Similarly, you  have to identify the set for the word 'RUBY. 

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 26

From which of the following, is the GDP of a country not derived from?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 27

___________ is the set of all possible combinations of the two inputs that yield the same maximum possible level of output.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 28

________ means that the President of India can refer any matter that is of public importance or that which involves interpretation of Constitution to Supreme Court for advice.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 31

The Arabic work of al-Biruni that gave an account of the subcontinent is called __________.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 35

__________ are made up of sclerenchymatous cells. These are generally absent in the primary phloem but are found in the secondary phloem.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 42

According to an estimate, almost ___ percent forests have been lost in the tropics, compared to only 1 percent in the temperate region.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 43

______________ scheme launched by the Central Government is a new crop insurance scheme to boost farming sector in the country.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 48

Which of the statements given below are correct?

1. The author of the novel 'Dodgers' is Don Winslow.
2. The author of the novel 'Forty Thieves' is Bill Beverly.
3. The author of the novel 'The Corrections' is Thomas Perry.

2017 SSC CGL 18 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'.

They did nothing (a:/ that was down the (b:/ dignity of princes. (c:/No Error (d:

2017 SSC CGL 18 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'.

What are (a:/ you doing (b:/ by here? (c:/No Error (d:

2017 SSC CGL 18 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.

Do you ____________ own a copy of Shakespeare's Hamlet?

2017 SSC CGL 18 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.

A police detective often finds himself in the position of having to ___________ between a lie and a truth.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 55

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

Commemorate

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 56

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

Plebiscite

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 57

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

Rampage

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 58

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

Blasphemous

2017 SSC CGL 18 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.

To have something on the brain

2017 SSC CGL 18 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.

Not one's cup of tea

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - 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".

The battle (to rage) for some time.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - 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".

She glanced back to make sure she (wasn't to be) observed.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 63

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

The crime of betraying one's country

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 64

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

Fanatical and uncompromising pursuit of ideals

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - 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-2 - 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-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.

"Phew," said I, grabbing

X-cheerfully round my head
Y-at the halo of flies
Z-which buzzed

2017 SSC CGL 18 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.

The investigations of the

X-peculiar place in the economy of the body
Y-physiologist and the psychologist
Z-have revealed that the brain holds a

2017 SSC CGL 18 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.

The choir really enjoys that piece.

2017 SSC CGL 18 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.

Akash said, "Mahesh has gone home."

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.

Most _______(1)___________ of all to the rambler on avian lore intent is the fact that there are many species and genera that are peculiar to the West, and ______(2)________ new to him, keeping him constantly on the 'qui vive'. _____(3)________ Colorado you will look in vain for the common blue jay, so abundant in all parts of the East; but you will be more _______(4)________ compensated by the presence of seven other species _____(5)________ the jay household.

For the following questions answer them individually
2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 77

A, B and C can finish a job working alone in 20, 30 and 60 days respectively. They all work together for 1 day, then A and B quit. How many days C working alone will take to finish the remaining part of the job?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 81

The average cost of 5 items in a shopping list is Rs 650. If one more item whose cost is Rs 1400 is added to the list what will be the new average (in Rs)?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 84

A taxi going at 90 km/hr takes 35 minutes to travel a certain distance. By how much should it increase its speed (in km/hr) to travel the same distance in 21 minutes?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 85

If compound interest received on a certain amount in the 2nd year is Rs 1200, what will be the compound interest (in Rs) for the 4th year on the same amount at 10% rate of interest?

The line graph shows the record of number of admissions to a certain coaching center from 2011 to 2016. Study the diagram and answer the following questions. 

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-2 - Question 100

If fees charged by the coaching centre was Rs 10000 for the first 3 years and Rs 12000 for the next three years then what is the total fees (in Rs. Crores) collected by the coaching centre in the last six years?

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