2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3

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For the following questions answer them individually
2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 7

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

hello, lower, error, organ, analyse, ?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 8

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

XXXOXXX, XXXXOXX, XXOXXXX, XXXXXOX, XOXXXXX, ?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 9

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

3/5, 1.4, 11/5, ? , 19/5, 4.6

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 10

Devansh's birthday is on Friday 14th April. On what day of the week will be Rohan's Birthday in the same year if Rohan was born on 20th September?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 11

The weights of 4 boxes are 20, 40, 80 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-3 - Question 14

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

27 x 3 ÷ 30 + 5 - 125 = ?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 17

P and Q start cycling from the same point. P cycles 18 km North, then turns to her right and cycles 3 km. Q cycles 9 km East, then turns North and cycles 10 km North, then turns left and cycles 6 km. Where is Q now with respect to the position of P?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - 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 rock shows be allowed to run till midnight at tourist places?

Argument I : Yes, more tourists arrive due to rock shows. Tourism is good for local economy.
Argument II : No, local traditions are harmed due to tourism.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 20

In the following figure, square represents Therapists, triangle represents Geneticists, circle represents yoga practitioners and rectangle represents Fathers. Which set of letters represents yoga practitioners who are neither geneticists nor fathers? 

2017 SSC CGL 18 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 18 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 'K' can be represented by 42, 34 etc and 'Z'  can be represented by 87, 78 etc. Similarly, you have to  identify the set for the word 'REAL'. 

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 27

__________ of an input is defined as the change in output per unit of change in the input when all other inputs are held constant.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 29

__________ writ is issued by a higher court (High Court or Supreme Court) when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 30

Arrest of _________ in 1930 led to angry demonstrations in streets of Peshawar.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 32

Beyond the _____________, the Himalayas bend sharply to the south and spread along the eastern boundary of India.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 34

In the names Mangifera indica (mango), Solanum tuberosum (potato) and Panthera leo (lion), the terms Mangifera, Solanum and Panthera represent the higher level of?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 35

Which of the following is one of the commercial products obtained from Gelidium and Gracilaria and are used to grow microbes and in preparations of ice-creams and jellies?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 43

______________ scheme launched by the Central Government aims to promote entrepreneurship among people from schedule caste/schedule tribe.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 47

Which of the following was the winner of the Grammy Awards 2016 "Rap Album of the Year"?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 48

​Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The author of the novel 'Brave New World' is Aldous Huxley.
2. The author of the novel 'An Affair Downstairs' is Sherri Browning.
3. The author of the novel 'Darkness at Noon' is Victor LaValle.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 49

To which country, India gave Rs. 35 crore rupees to children of freedom fighters in under the new ‘Muktijodha scholarship' scheme?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - 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'.

As Benjamin ran (a:/ next the street, he wondered (b:/ what he should buy. (c:/No Error (d:

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - 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'.

It had a bright blue (a:/ cover, which he was (b:/ careful not do soil. (c:/No Error (d:

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - 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.

Although the school lunch passed the legal standards, __________ or not it is healthy is debatable.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - 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.

Seventeen students were needed for a ___________ in order to discuss the topics during the Student Council meeting.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 55

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

Posterior

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 56

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

Emphasis

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 57

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

Lambency

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 58

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

Turgid

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 59

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

In bad taste

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 60

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

Once and for all

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - 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".

His shoes ( to cover ) with mud.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - 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".

The tropical storm (be) a hurricane

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 63

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

Seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 64

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

The state of being in short supply

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - 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-3 - 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-3 - 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.

It was a somewhat

X-carried it off as
Y-trying ordeal, but we
Z-best as we could

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - 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 considerations which

X-are set forth in our
Y-lead us to refer ideas to the brain
Z-physiologies and psychologies

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - 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.

Omkar generously donated money to the orphanage.

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - 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.

My grandfather said to the visitor, "Who are you? Where do you come from?"

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.

As one of the most misunderstood practices, yoga has often borne the brunt of being ____(1)______ in extremes: of yogis in pretzel-like contortions at ____(2)______ end of the spectrum, and young Instagram-led, erstwhile-overweight beach posers _____(3)_______ the other. The truth is that yoga is what you want it to be — the ultimate customisable exercise form. For a runner, it may mean lengthening muscles to gain ______(4)_________, while for someone who is hyper-flexible, it could be a way of ____(5)______core strength.

For the following questions answer them individually
2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 77

A and B together do a job in 15 days and A alone could do the same job in 20 days. How many days would B take to do half the job if he worked alone?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 79

A shopkeeper marks up his wares by 60% and offers 10% discount. What will be the selling price (in Rs) if the cost price is Rs 7500?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 81

A batsman makes a score of 81 runs in the 16th match and thus increases his average runs per match by 3. What is his average after the 16th match?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 83

Two labourers A and B are paid a total of Rs. 1120 per day. If A is paid 180 percent of what is paid to B, how much (in Rs) is B paid?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 84

A man travelled a distance of 99 km in 9 hours. He travelled partly on foot @ 9 km/hr and partly on bicycle @ 18 km/hr. What is distance (in kms) travelled on foot?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 91

The co-ordinates of the centroid of a triangle ABC are (2 , 2). What are the co-ordinates of vertex C if co-ordinates of A and B are (7 , -1) and (1 , 2) respectively?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 93

D and E are points on side AB and AC of ∆ABC. DE is parallel to BC. If AD:DB = 1:2 and area of ∆ABC is 45 sq cm, what is the area (in sq cm) of quadrilateral BDEC?

The pie chart shows the annual car production (in millions) of six countries (A, B, C. D, E, F). Study the diagram and answer the following questions. 

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 99

If 35% of the cars produced by these six countries are diesel and the rest are petrol, then how many petrol cars were produced (in millions)?

2017 SSC CGL 18 Aug Shift-3 - Question 100

If on an average the cost price of a car is 30000 USD and environmental tax levied on each car is 2.5% of its cost price, how much environmental tax was collected (in billion USD) from production of cars in these 6 countries?

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