SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1

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SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 2

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 5

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 8

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 9

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 10

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?

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 11

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?

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 12

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 13

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 16

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.

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 17

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 19

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 : ?

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 20

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 23

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?

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 24

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
SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 25

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 30

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 31

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 33

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 39

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 43

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 49

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 51

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:

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 52

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:

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 53

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 54

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)

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 55

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?

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 56

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:

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 57

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)

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 59

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 $$\pi = \frac{22}{7}$$)

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 61

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:

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 62

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 65

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 ?

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 66

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 $$\angle BFC$$?

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 67

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%?

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 68

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?

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 69

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?

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 70

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)

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 71

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 72

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.

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 73

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:

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 74

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?

For the following questions answer them individually
SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 75

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:

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 76

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 81

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.

For the following questions answer them individually

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 91

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.

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 92

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.

For the following questions answer them individually
SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 93

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 94

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

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 95

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.

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 97

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.

SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-1 - Question 99

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

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