SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1

For the following questions answer them individually

Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while oneis different. Select the odd word.

In a certain code language, LARVAE is coded as 3-1-9-4-1-5. How will INSECT be coded as in that language?

Select the option in which the numbersare related in the same way as are the numbersin the given set.
(109, 114, 139)

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
$$225 + 5 \times 3 \div 5 - 7 = 133$$

The given Venn diagram represents artists in a circus:
The triangle represents clowns, the circle represents acrobats, the rectangle represents males and the square represents ringmasters. The numbers given in the diagram represent the number of persons in that particular category.

How many male clowns are also ringmasters, but NOT acrobats?

Arsh is Shivam's father and Dhruvis the son of Bimla. Eshwar is the father ofArsh. If Shivam is the brother of Dhruv, how is Bimla related to Eshwar?

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

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs, to balance the following equation.
(12 * 7 * 6) * 13 * 6

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 cars are rockets.
2. All rockets are engines.
Conclusions:

I. Some engines are rockets.
II. Some engines are cars.

Arrange the following words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.
1. Gemlike
2. Geminate
3. Gemmier
4. Geminal
5. Gemini

Select the option thatis related to the third word in the same way as the second wordis related to the first word.
Jackal : Howl:: Rain : ?

Select the set of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks ofthe givenletter series will complete the series.
_swws_wwws_swwww_sss

A recent survey of married couples in Indian metro cities showed that 20% of the couples have only one child, 45% of the remaining couples have two children, and the rest of the couples have three or more children. What is the percentage of couples with three or more children?

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?

Q24

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.
52 : 221 :: 20 : ? :: 64 : 272

The Harshacharita is a biography of Harshavardhana, the ruler of Kannauj, composed in Sanskrit by his court poet, _______.

In biological terms, _______ is a relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.

According to the United Nations' World Economic Situation and Prospects Report, 2019, the Indian economy is expected to expand by _____ in 2020.

King Harshavardhana ascended the throne of Thaneshwar and Kannauj on the death of his brother, ________.

Planetary scientists call the thin gaseous envelope around the Moon as the _______.

Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex and place of birth?

In $$\triangle ABC, \angle A = 90^\circ$$, M is the midpoint of $$BC$$ and $$D$$ is a point on $$BC$$ such that $$AD \perp BC$$. If $$AB = 7$$ cm and $$AC = 24$$ cm, then $$AD : AM$$ is equal to:

On simplification, $$\frac{x^3 - y^3}{x[(x + y)^2 - 3xy]} \div \frac{y[(x - y)^2 + 3xy]}{x^3 + y^3} \times \frac{(x + y)^2 - (x - y)^2}{x^2 - y^2}$$ is equal to:

If $$5x + \frac{1}{3x} = 4$$, then whatis the value of $$9x^2 + \frac{1}{25x^2}$$?

The given table represents the number of computers sold by four dealers A, B, C and D during the first six months of 2016. Study the table carefully and answer the question that follows.

The total number of computers sold by dealer A during February to June is what percentage more than the total number of computers sold byall the dealers in June? (Correct to one decimal place)

The average of twelve numbers is 45.5. The averageof the first four numbers is 41.5 and that of the next five numbers is 48. The $$10^{th}$$ numberis 4 more than the $$11^{th}$$ number and 9 more than the $$12^{th}$$ number. Whatis the average of the $$10^{th}$$ and $$12^{th}$$ numbers?

The value of $$\frac{\tan 30^\circ \cosec 60^\circ + \tan 60^\circ \sec 30^\circ}{\sin^2 30^\circ + 4 \cot^2 45^\circ - \sec^2 60^\circ}$$ is:

Sonu saves 15% of her income. If her income increases by 20% and she still saves the same amount as before, then what is the percentage increase in her expenditure? (correct to one decimal place)

The circumference of the base of a conical tent is 66 m.If the height of the tent is 36 m, what is the area (in m$$^2$$) of the canvas used in making the tent?(Take $$\pi = \frac{22}{7}$$)

In $$\triangle ABC, AB = AC$$. A circle drawn through B touches AC at D and intersect AB at P. If D is the mid point of AC and AP 2.5 cm, then AB is equal to:

If $$5 \sin^2 \theta + 14 \cos \theta = 13, 0^\circ < \theta < 90^\circ$$, then what is the value of $$\frac{\sec \theta + \cot \theta}{\cosec \theta + \tan \theta}$$?

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which AB = 16.5 cm, BC = x cm, CD = 11 cm, AD = 19.8 cm, and BD is bisected by AC at O. What is the value of x ?

In $$\triangle ABC, \angle B = 68^\circ$$ and $$\angle C = 32^\circ$$. Sides $$AB$$ and $$AC$$ are produced to points $$D$$ and $$E$$, respectively. The bisectors of $$\angle DBC and \angle BCE$$ meet at F. What is the measure of $$\angle BFC$$?

A trader allows a discount of 18% on the marked price of an article. How much percentage above the cost price must he mark it so as to get a profit of 6.6%?

The given table represents the number of computers sold by four dealers A, B, C and D during the first six months of 2016. Study the table carefully and answer the question that follows.

The total number of computers sold by dealer B in April, May and June is what percentage of the total number of computers sold by all the dealers in February and April?

A boat can go 3 km upstream and 5 km downstream in 55 minutes. It can also go 4 km upstream and 9 km downstream in 1 hour 25 minutes. In how much time(in hours) will it go 43.2 km downstream?

What is the compound interest on a sum of ₹12,000 for $$2\frac{5}{8}$$ years at 8% p.a., when the interest is compounded annually? (nearest to a rupee)

If $$\sec \theta - \tan \theta = \frac{x}{y}, (0 < x < y)$$ and $$0^\circ < \theta < 90^\circ$$, then $$\sin \theta$$ is equal to:

A person buys 5 tables and 9 chairs for ₹15,400. Hesells the tables at 10% profit and chairs at 20% profit. If his total profit on selling all the tables and chairs is ₹2,080, what is the cost price of 3 chairs?

The given table represents the number of computers sold by four dealers A, B, C and D during the first six months of 2016. Study the table carefully and answer the question that follows.

The number of months, in which the number of computers sold by dealer B was less than the average number of computers sold by dealer C over six months, was:

What is the ratio of the total number of computers sold by dealer A in February, April and May to the total number of computers sold by dealer D in March, May and June?

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A can complete a certain work in 30 days. B is 25% more efficient than A and C is 20% moreefficient than B. They all worked together for 3 days. B alone will complete the remaining work in:

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
This beautiful story was written by Maya.

Select the most appropriate word to substitute the underlined word of the given sentence. If substitution is not required select ‘No improvement’.
To fight on the battlefield for the sake of one's country needs a great strongness.

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.
Comprehension:

'A stitch in time saves nine'. This wise saying suggests that an (1)______ action taken on time to rectify an error rules (2)______ the possibility of accumulation of such errors and future (3)______ . Wisdom, therefore lies in correcting the error as soon as it is (4)______. There is no point-in allowing the (5)______ to grow and then take hasty actions to set things right.

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Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.

A. Eventually, she overcame adversities and achieved success.
B. She engaged herself in ‘earn while you learn’, finance scheme in her college.
C. She needed financial support to complete her graduation.
D. Rama was a very poor girl.

A. “We are going to the market,” declared Reetu and Geetu.
B. “Where are you going?” the father asked.
C. “Take your umbrella, it is going to rain,” the mother said.
D. “Yes, definitely. We will,” replied the two.

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In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The boy which stole the money was caught by the police.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Dead heat

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Saraswati college has maintained its reputation as one of the best college in the country.

Select the most appropriate segment to substitute the underlined segment of the given sentence. If substitution is not required select ‘no improvement’.
The animal resembled with a cat.

Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The teacher commanded the students not to shout.

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