[Download PDF] SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 Paper with Solutions

For the following questions answer them individually

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 1

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
$$9 + 7 \times 5 - 18 \div 2 = 3 \times 4 - 10 + 45 \div 5$$

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 2

Arrange the following words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.
1. Rightly
2. Rigidly
3. Righteous
4. Rigour
5. Rights

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 3

Which of the option figures is the exact mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is held at the right side?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 4

The ratio of the present ages of Asha and Lata is 5 : 6. If the difference between their ages is 6 years, then what will be Lata's age will be after 5 years?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 5

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set.
(269, 278, 296)

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 6

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

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 7

Amit is the brother of Sonia. Jyoti is the sister of Nikita. Sonia is the daughter of Satish’s father. Nikita is the daughter of Kavinder. Jyoti is the mother of Amit. Mukesh is Nikita’s only sister’s husband. How is Satish related to Kavinder?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 8

Four words have been given, out of which three are a like in some manner, while one is different. Select the odd word.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 9

Ina certain code language, WARDROBE is written as YXVYXHIJV. How will ACCURATE be written as in that language?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 10

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
17, 21, 30, 46, 71, ?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 11

The given Venn diagram represents employees in an organisation:
Thetriangle represents executives, the circle represents females, the rectangle represents MBAs and the square represents technical staff. The numbers given in the diagram represent the number of persons in that particular category.

How many female executives are there in the organisation?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 12

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:
1. Some animals are elephants.
2. Some elephants are tigers.
Conclusions:
I. Some animals are tigers.
II. No tiger is an animal.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 13

Two positions of the same dice are shown. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing 6.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 14

Select the set of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given letter series will complete the series.
k_Imml_mk_mmk_Ikkl_m

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 15

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 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 16

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.
Medicine : Disease :: Food : ?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 17

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
CXB, HUI, MRP, ROW, ?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 18

In a certain code language, ‘HARVEST’ is coded as ‘22-21-7-24-20-3-10°. How will ‘FARMER’ be coded as in that language?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 19

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number.
12 : 72 :: 18 : ? :: 22 : 242

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 20

Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words.
Clock : Time

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 21

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 22

How many rectangles are there in the given figure?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 23

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

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 24

In the following equations, if ‘+’ is interchanged with ‘—’ and ‘6’ is interchanged with ‘7’, then which equation would be correct?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 25

Select the figure that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 26

Red worms have a structure named ______ which helps them in grinding their food.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 27

Prolific Indian painter Maqbool Fida Husain predominantly used which of these animals to depict a lively and free spirit in his paintings?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 28

Sultan Qaboos bin Said of ________, the Arab world’s longest-serving ruler and with a reputation for quiet diplomacy passed away recently (2020).

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 29

Which of these institutions fixes the Repo Rate and the Reverse Repo Rate in India?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 30

Sir Thomas Roe came as an official ambassador from King James I of England to which Mughal emperor's court?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 31

What is the more common name for solid carbon dioxide?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 32

As on January 2020, Shri Bhupesh Baghel is the Chief Minister of which of the following states?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 33

Name the media company that purchased the legendary studio of 21st Century Fox.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 34

Who among the following played the leading lady in the film 'Mission Mangal' that tells the dramatic true story of the women behind India's first mission to Mars?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 35

For which of the following sports was Dronavalli Harika, conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 36

From India, who inaugurated the Kartarpur Corridor and flagged off the first set of pilgrims to the final resting place of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 37

Who is the first and currently the only batsman to score double hundreds in four consecutive test series?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 38

The ruins of the ancient city of Hampi - capital of Vijayanagara - is located in which present day Indian state?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 39

In which year Sanchi was discovered after being abandoned for nearly 600 Years?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 40

Kolathunadu, Valluvanad and Thekkumkoor were ancient small-time kingdoms in which state of India?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 41

What is the uniform GST rate that has been fixed up for lottery prizes by the GST Council?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 42

As of February 2020, who is the President of Sri Lanka?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 43

Which of the following books is NOT written by Salman Rushdie?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 44

Which of these bones is NOT a part of the human ear?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 45

The Araku Valley, a tourist resort, is located near which of these cities of South India?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 46

Veteran freedom fighter, social reformer and feminist Savithribai Phule hailed from which of the following states of India?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 47

Name the author who won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 for his book - An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 48

Which of these words refers to the scientific study of domestic dogs?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 49

Name the physicist who is credited with the discovery of the Neutron. This 1932 discovery led to his winning the Nobel Prize.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 50

The World Food Program (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations. Where is it headquartered?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 51

If the number 1005x4 is completely divisible by 8, then the smallest integer in place of x will be:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 52

The given table shows the number (in thousands) of cars of five different models A, B, C, D and E produced during Years 2012-2017. Study the table and answer the question that follow.

If 2013 and 2014 are put together, which type of cars constitute exactly 25% of the total number of cars produced in those 2 years?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 53

If $$x = 4 \cos A + 5 \sin A$$ and $$y = 4 \sin A - 5 \cos A$$, then the value of $$x^2 + y^2$$ is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 54

The radius of a circular garden is 42 m. The distance (in m) covered by running 8 rounds around it, is: (Take $$\pi = \frac{22}{7}$$)

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 55

The given table shows the number (in thousands)of cars of five different models A, B. C, D and E produced during Years 2012-2017. Study the table and answer the question that follow.

The percentage decrease in the production of which type of car in 2017, with reference to 2016, was the maximum?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 56

If $$x, y, z$$ are three integers such that $$x + y = 8, y + z = 13$$ and $$z + x = 17$$, then the value of $$\frac{x^2}{yz}$$ is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 57

In $$\triangle$$ ABC, MN $$\parallel$$ BC, the area of quadrilateral MBCN=130 sqcm. If AN : NC = 4 : 5, then the area of $$\triangle$$ MAN is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 58

A, B and C can individually complete a piece of work in 24 days, 15 days and 12 days,respectively. B and C started the work and worked for 3 days and left. The number of days required by A alone to complete the remaining work, is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 59

If $$x - y = 4$$ and $$xy = 45$$, then the value of $$x^3 - y^3$$ is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 60

A person sells an article at 10% below its cost price. Had he sold it for ₹332 more, he would have made a profit of 20%. What is the original selling price (in ₹) of the article?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 61

If the base radius of 2 cylinders are in the ratio 3 : 4 and their heights are in the ratio 4 : 9, then the ratio of their volumes is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 62

A train crosses a pole in 12 sec, and a bridge of length 170 m in 36 sec. Then the speed of the train is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 63

If '+' means '-', '-' means '+', '$$\times$$' means '$$\div$$', and '$$\div$$' means '$$\times$$', then the value of $$\frac{42 - 12 \times 3 + 8 \div 2 + 15}{8 \times 2 - 4 + 9 \div 3}$$ is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 64

A shopkeeper marks the price of the article in such a way that after allowing 28% discount, he wants a gain of 12%. If the marked price is ₹224. then the cost price of the article is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 65

₹4,300 becomes ₹4,644 in 2 years at simple interest. Find the principle amount that will become ₹10,104 in 5 years at the same rate of interest.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 66

Out of 6 numbers, the sum of the first 5 numbers is 7 times the $$6^{th}$$ number. If their average is 136, then the $$6^{th}$$ number is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 67

If $$A + B = 45^\circ$$, then the value of $$2(1 + \tan A)(1 + \tan B)$$ is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 68

If the length of a rectangle is increased by 40%, and the breadth is decreased by 20%,then the area of the rectangle increases by x%. Then the value of x is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 69

The area of $$\triangle$$ ABC is 44 $$cm^2$$. If D is the midpoint of BC and E is the mid point of AB,then the area (in $$cm^2$$) of $$\triangle$$BDE is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 70

The given table shows the number (in thousands) of cars of five different models A, B, C, D and E produced during Years 2012-2017. Study the table and answer the question that follow.

In the year 2015, which type of car constitutes exactly 20% of the total number of cars produced that year?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 71

If A lies in the first quadrant and $$6 \tan A = 5$$, then the value of $$\frac{8 \sin A - 4 \cos A}{\cos A + 2 \sin A}$$ is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 72

The ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls in a school of 640 students, is 5 : 3. If 30 more girls are admitted in the school, then how many more boys should be admitted so that the ratio of boys to that of the girls, becomes 14 : 9.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 73

A, B and C are three points on a circle such that the angles subtended by the chord AB and AC at the centre O are $$110^\circ$$ and $$130^\circ$$, respectively. Then the value of $$\angle BAC$$ is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 74

The given table shows the number (in thousands) of cars of five different models A, B, C, D and E produced during Years 2012-2017. Study the table and answer the question that follow.

The percentage increase in the total cars in 2016 over 2012, is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 75

If $$x^{2a} = y^{2b} = z^{2c}$$ ≠ 0 and $$x^2 = yz$$, then the value of $$\frac{ab + bc + ca}{bc}$$ is:

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 76

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement .
The Director will agree with the proposal if we do not exceed the budget.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 77

Select the correct synonym of the given word.
Obligatory

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 78

Select the passive form of the given sentence.
The manager keeps the work pending.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 79

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
One of the boys from our school have been selected for National Badminton Championship.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 80

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
We must ______ help to the homeless and physically disabled people.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 81

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct
order.
A. However, the rate of population increase is another important factor to consider.
B. This change can be expressed in two ways.
C. Growth of population refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country.
D. First, in terms of absolute numbers and second, in terms of percentage change.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the
help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by
our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to
read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______
communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these
barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 82

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 83

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 84

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 85

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 86

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5

For the following questions answer them individually

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 87

Select the word, which means the same as the groups of words given.
A song sung at a burial

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 88

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct
order
A. However, they ignore the truth that progress and success are proportional to the labor they
put in.
B. The general human tendency is to find faults in the policies framed by the government.
C. They blame the government for their slow progress, expecting miracles and magical
transformation in their life.
D. So people openly criticize and condemn the policy makers.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 89

Select the correct synonym of the given word.
Scintillating

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 90

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
I can swim very fast when I was only five.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 91

Select the correctly spelt word.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 92

Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A hard nut to crack

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 93

Select the correct antonym of the given word.
Quiescent

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 94

Select the indirect narration of the given sentence.
He said to the hotel receptionist, “Can you tell me the tariff of rooms?

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 95

Select the correctly spelt word.

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 96

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement
The captain as well the players were responsible for winning the trophy

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 97

Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To take French leave

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 98

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Handle this glass table with care because it is ______

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 99

Select the word, which means the same as the given group of words.
Something that cannot be heard

SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 100

Select the correct antonym of the given word.
Exodus

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