SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1

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SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 7

In a certain code language, ‘ROCK‘ is written as ‘3587 and ‘TIDE’ is written as ‘4261’. How will ‘DOCTOR’ be written in the same code language?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 10

Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the following word-pair. (in the same order).
Council : Ministers

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 12

Which option gives the two signs that need to be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
$$6-20\div12\times7+1=70$$

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 13

Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.
l. Paragraphs
2. Letters
3. Sentences
4. Words
5. Book
6. Pages

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 14

Select the number—pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the given numberpair.
7:54

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 15

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
YWUS : TVXZ :: PNLJ : .........

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 17

Abhishek started from a point A and walked 15 meters towards south. He turned left and walked 20 meters. He then turned left again and walked 15 meters. He again turned lefi and walked 35 meters and reached a point B. How far and in which direction is point B with respect to point ‘A’?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 18

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the fnst term.
GOWE : OWOG :: MXML : ........

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 20

Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the given number pair.
222: 130

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 21

If ‘$’ stands for addition, ‘@’ stands for subtraction. ‘#’ stands for multiplication and ‘&’ stands for division. then what is the value of
12 # 8 $ 36 & 3 @ 6?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 22

Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the following word-pair. (in the same order).
Thermometer : Temperature

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 24

Two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and 11. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts and Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the given statements.
Statements:
Some mirrors are combs.
Some combs are stools.
Conclusions:
I. All stools are either mirrors or combs
II. Some stools are combs.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 29

Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.
1. State
2. Individual
3. Family
4. Community
5. Country

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 33

Two positions of a dice are shown as below. After rolling the dice. if we get the number 4 on the face at the top, which number will be on the face at the bottom?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 35

Two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts and choose which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the given statements.
Statements:
All Chairs are expensive.
All expensive are unique.
Conclusions:
I. All chairs are unique.
II. All unique are expensive.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 45

Seema walks to her office. She is facing south when she reaches her office. After starting from home she turned left twice and then right before reaching her office. Which direction was Seema facing when she started from her home?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 51

The world’s largest mobile phone factory was set up in ........... under the Indian Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 53

Name the theatre and film actor who apart from training contestants for the Miss India pageant has also hosted a popular quiz show in the 19705.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 54

The .......... in Kerala has its own elephant sanctuary.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 55

The innovative concept of using sunshine to keep houses warm in freezing winters is called .........

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 59

The firing order issued by .......... on a gathering of people on Baisakhi Day, 1931 became a turning point in India’s freedom struggle.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 66

A character in the Hindi feature film ‘3 idiots’ was inspired by ........, an engineer based in Ladakh.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 70

Right .............. ceased to be a fundamental right after the 45th Amendment bill, 1978 to the Indian Constitution

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 72

Shooter ............. won a gold medal in the Men’s 10 m Air Pistol event at the 2018 Jakarta Palembang Asian Games held in Indonesia.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 76

The Government of Odisha announced a hike of .......... in the social security pension under Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY) in January 2019.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 84

Which of the following Indian psychiatrists was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2018 for leading the rescue of thousands of mentally ill street paupers and reuniting them with their families?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 86

Smiling Buddha is a code name for ..........

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 87

The ........ Stock Exchange was the first to be recognized by the Government of India under the Securities Contracts Regulation Act.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 91

In January 2019, the Government of ......... released ‘Startup and Innovation policy 2018-2023’ to make the state a “Global Innovation hub for startups” by 2023.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 97

........... was constructed in 1994 for the National Games, 1994.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 101

The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. If the perimeter of the triangle is 24 cm, its area is:

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 102

In an office of 1200 employees, the ratio of urban to rural members of staff is 8 : 7. Afier joining of some new employees. out of which 20 are rural, the ratio becomes 5 : 4. The number of new urban employees is:

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 103

A scored 73, 76, 20, and 7 runs in four out of five innings. What should be his score in the fifth innings, if he has to make an average of 55 runs in five innings?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 104

₹ 4,06,736 is divided among A, B and C such that the ratio between A and B is 2 : 3 and B and C is 1 : 2. The share of C is:

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 106

The distance between two cities is covered in $$3\frac{1}{4}$$ hours at a speed of 52 km/h. If the speed is increased to 65 km/h. how much time would be saved ?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 108

₹ 2,40,000 is taken as loan for three years compounded annually at 12.5% p.a. At the end of first year. the interest is revised to 12% p.a. The total amount to be repaid at the end of third year is:

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 109

$$ABCD$$ is a cyclic quadrilateral such that $$AB$$ is a diameter of the circle circumscribing it and angle $$ADC = 125^\circ$$. Then angle $$BAC$$ is equal to:

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 112

The given bar chart shows production of steel by companies A, B, C and D for years 2014, 2015, 2016 (in tonnes).

In the given bar-chart, the average production of steel at ‘C’ for the year 2014-2016 is:

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 113

If the height of an equilateral triangle is $$10\sqrt3$$ cm, the area is:

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 114

PA and PB are two tangents to a circle with centre O, from a point P outside the circle. A and B are points on the circle. If $$\angle PAB = 47^\circ$$, then $$\angle OAB$$ is equal to:

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 116

The given bar chart shows production of steel by companies A, B, C and D for years 2014, 2015, 2016 (in tonnes).

In the given bar-chart, which company has the maximum total production of steel?

The given pie—chart shows the numbers of tourists for the year 2015, traveling from India and to India.

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SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 119

The given bar chart shows production of steel by companies A. B, C and D for years 2014, 2015, 2016 (in tonnes).

In the given bar-chart, what is the percentage production of ‘B‘ in 2014 to the total production of 2014?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 120

The price of petrol was raised by 15%. By how much percentage should a motorist reduce the consumption of petrol so that the expenditure on it does not increase?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 122

TWO pipes A and B can fill a tank in 45 minutes. If pipe A can fill an empty tank in 1 hour, how long will it take pipe B to fill the empty tank?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 124

The marked price of a dress is ₹ 2,340 which is 25% above the cost price. If the dress is sold at a profit of 10%. the profit earned on the dress is:

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 126

A and B are standing on the same side of a wall and observe that the angles of elevation to the top of the wall are $$45^\circ$$ and $$60^\circ$$ respectively. If the height of the wall is 50 M. the distance between A and B is: (Use $$\sqrt3=1.73$$ and $$\sqrt2=1.41$$)

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 127

Three painters have to spend 6 hours a day for 12 days to finish a work. If after 3 days one painter leaves, in how many days the remaining work will be completed?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 129

A pipe can fill a tank in 30 minutes. Due to two leakages A and B, the filled tank would be drained off in $$1\frac{1}{2}$$ hour and $$1\frac{1}{4}$$ hour respectively. How long will it take to fill the tank if the pipe, A and B are left open?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 130

The table shows Income and expenditure of a person for 3 years (in thousands):

In the given table. if a person invested his savings every year at 8% simple interest, how much interest will he earn at the end of 2003?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 131

A drives at the rate of 45 km/h and reaches its destination 4 minutes late. If speed is 60 km/h. A reaches 5 minutes early. The distance traveled by A is:

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 132

A tall rectangular vessel is half filled with water. The base dimension of the vessel is 62 cm x 45 cm. A heavy metal cube of edge 15 cm is dropped into the vessel. The rise in level of the vessel is:

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 133

The given pie-chart shows the numbers of tourists for the year 2015. traveling from India and to India.
In the given pie-chart, if the number of tourists visiting India is 21,35,600 and the number from India to other countries is 20,45,450, how many more people visited USA from India than from USA to India?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 135

A trader gives a discount of 4% for purchases above ₹ 25,000, 6% for purchases above ₹ 35,000 and 8% for purchases above ₹ 50,000. If an item is purchased for ₹ 38,500. what would be the amount of discount?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 136

If the height of a pole and the distance between the pole and a man standing nearby are equal, what would be the angle of elevation to the top of the pole?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 138

The table shows Income and expenditure of a person for 3 years (in thousands):

In the given table, what is the percentage of expenditure on income in the year 2002?(round off)

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 139

The dimensions of a swimming pool are 66 m x 35 m x 3 in. How many hours will it take to fill the pool by a pipe of diameter 35 cm with water flowing at speed 8 m/s?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 140

The price of a refrigerator is ₹ 22,000. A shopkeeper marks its price 15% above its cost price and gives a discount of 8%. The discount is:

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 144

The table shows Income and expenditure of a person for 3 years (in thousands):

In the given table, if a person reduced his expenditure by 10%, by how much would his total savings increased?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 149

A marketing agent earns a commission of 2% on first ₹ 2,00,000. 1.5% on next ₹ 2,00,000 and 1% on the remaining amount of sales made in a month, Ifthe sales achieved by the agent for the month of April 2018 are ₹ 5,68,000, the commission earned is:

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 151

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
to leave no stone unturned

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 152

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Around 1,900-4,200 years before the present time was a time of .............. change in India, characterized by the deurbanization of the Indus Valley civilization.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 154

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The study has uncovered differences in how the brain ............ visual information in patients with various types of lazy eye.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 156

Identify the segment in the sentence. which contains the grammatical error.
For the long-term strength of the economy the limit of corporate stock buybacks is a potential solution.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 157

Identify the segment in the sentence. which contains the grammatical error.
We are witnessing the worse level of income inequality in decades.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 158

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
to pigeon hole

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 159

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Depression is now the single largest illness in the world: suicide is thus the second leading cause of death among .......... and young adults.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 161

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Cells in our body have built-in ........... to divide and grow to optimum size.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 163

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
to make no bones about

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 164

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
to hold a brief for

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 number.
Passage:

The modern CEO is very much at the ............. (1) of the political and media stage. It leaves them open to being identified as ............. (2) for economic injustice. The increasingly public role taken ............ (3) CEOs is related to a renewed corporate focus on ............. (4) social responsibility. Firms must now balance between making profits and fulfilling corporate social ............... (5).

For the following questions answer them individually
SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 173

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it. select No improvement.

The avalanche of new data have been as overwhelming that many scientists who were skeptical about Bronze Age migrations into India have changed their opinions.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 174

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
There is something special about life: the closer one looks to these performances. the more impressive the show becomes.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 175

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.

In the ideal 21st century classroom. children are actually excited about going to school. and there is little or no discipline problems because everyone is eager to learn.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 178

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it. select No improvement.

A phenomenon called the polar vortex has hit central and eastern parts of the United States. It has brought with it snow, brutally cold temperatures and potentially life—threatening wind chill.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 179

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it. select No improvement.

Though we have developed the technology for process wastewater with the textile industry. it can be used for any other industrial wastewater.

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow-
Passage:

The Blue Mormtains. just 90 minutes from Sydney. get their name from the natural blue haze created by vast eucalyptus forests in this World Heritage area. Titty droplets of oil released from the trees mix with water vapour and sunlight to produce the distinctive colour.

Etched with deep fissures that have been chiselled and shaped over ages from the sandstone of an ancient sea. the Blue Mountains is ideal for the tln'illing adventure sport of canyoning. A rope-assisted descent into a canyon or cave. canyoning gives access to a beautiful subterranean world. With its dramatic vistas. soaring forests. deep gorges. waterfalls and htmdreds of kilometres of walking trails, the Blue Momitains saves its best for bushwalkers.

A highlight of the Greater Blue Moruitains World Heritage Area. Jenolan Caves is a labyrinth of stalactite-lined limestone chasms carved by undergrormd rivers . Set in a deep and secluded valley on the western edge of the Blue Mormtains. the pure underground rivers and amazing fomiations inside the caves make this one of the finest cave systems in the world. With 11 spectacular show caves, underground rivers and awe-inspiring formations, you can explore the caves on a guided day tour. get goose bumps on a ghost tour or enjoy a monthly cave concert with natiu‘al acoustics and fairy tale ambience.

Another way to experience the natural splendom‘ of the Blue Mountains is by biking or walking. Blue Mountain Bikes provide a mobile service that meets you with bikes. equipment and maps. You can also discover the Blue Mountains' rich Aboriginal heritage on a walking tour with a local guide. It's best to join a guided tour if you're unfamiliar with the region and weather conditions. A trip to the Blue Mountains wouldn't be complete without visiting Katoomba. There you can ride the Scenic Skyway gondola across Jamison Valley. taking in views of the Three
Sisters. Mount Solitaiy and Katoomba Falls. You can also visit the Scenic Railway. the world's steepest incline railway. descending more than 400 metres (0.25 miles) down the escarpment. This thrilling ride passes through a long ttumel and gorge. ending 011 the valley floor, and is a huge hit with children.

With thousands of plants from the southem hemisphere and around the world, including the rare Wollemi Pine, the Blue Mormtains Botanic Garden at Mormt Tomah is a must-see for nature lovers. The cool climate garden is 1000 metres (0.62 miles) above sea level and has shunting views across the area. Wander around the estate and explore the many formal gardens. The region is also worth checking out to understand why it was classified a World Heritage Area.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 180

The Blue Mountains get their unique colour from

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 181

Which of the following experiences will a visit to the Jenolan caves NOT provide?

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 183

What do the river waters do to the cave walls?

For the following questions answer them individually
SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 185

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.

South Asia. reaching from Afghanistan in the west to Bangladesh in the east, is home to at last six hundred languages belonging to six large language families.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 186

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
to blow hot and cold

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 191

Select the word, which means the same as the group of words given.
a person claiming to be superior in culture and intellect to others

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 194

Identify the segment in the sentence. which contains the grammatical error.

The subway system has become very safe and it has come a long way since the 1980s and 1990s where violence was rampant.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 197

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Similar to physical ailments, mental illness is also rooted in a .......... basis, as opposed to beliefs which attribute mental illnesses to the presence of evil spirits.

SSC CPO 15th-March-2019-Shift-1 - Question 200

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it. select No improvement.

Genetic influx from Central Asia in the Bronze Age was strongly male-driven, consistent with the patriarchal social structure attributing to the Indo-European pastoralist society.

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