SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1

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SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 1

Which of the following pairs of numbers and signs, when their positions are interchanged, will correctly solve the given mathematical equation?
$$17 \times 15 + 3 - 11 \div 3 = 45$$

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 3

Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term.
QMDFEHKNJ : FDMQVJNKH :: ? : HELIOPTER

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 4

A farmer is preparing his field. He starts his tractor from garage and drives 5 km towards East. From there, he turns right and drives 6 km. Then, he turns right and drives 8 km. Again, he turns right and drives 10 km when his tractor breaks down. What is the shortest distance between his current location and garage?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 5

Stayen starts walking towards North. After walking 70m he turns to left and walks 35m straight. He then turns to left and walks 30m , again he turns to the left and walks a distance of 35m. How far is he from the starting point and in which direction?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 6

Four pairs of numbers have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose out the odd one.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 10

Four pairs of numbers have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose out the odd one.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 17

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
AOE : FUJ :: RKT : ?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 18

If $$+$$ means $$-$$, $$-$$ means $$\times$$, $$\times$$ means $$\div$$, and $$\div$$ means $$+$$, then what will be the value of following expression?
$$13 - 3 + 15 \times 3 \div 5 = ?$$

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 22

Select the option in which the numbers shares the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers.
(73, 78, 93)

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 24

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:
I. Some Delhites are Singaporeans.
II. No Singaporean is an American.
Conclusions:
I. Some Americans are Singaporeans .
II. All Singaporeans are Delhites.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 25

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

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 26

Which of the given options would be a logical sequence of the following words?
1.Decameter
2.Millimeter
3.Hectometer
4.Centimeter
5.Decimeter

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 27

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
Ballet : Choreographer :: Clothes : ?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 28

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

Q28
SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 32

In a certain code language, ‘RIVER’ is written as ‘10-3-5-2-10’ then how will ‘PETROL’ be written in the same code language?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 34

The two given expressions on either side of the ‘=’ sign will have the same value if two terms on either side or on the same side are interchanged. Find from the given option the correct terms to be interchanged.
$$5 \times 2 + 8 \div 2 - 1 = 9 - 6 \div 3 + 6 \times 3$$

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 35

In a certain code language, ‘apple’ is called ‘pear’, ‘pear’ is called ‘orange’, ‘orange’ is called ‘guava’ and ‘guava’ is called ‘melon’. In this language, which one of the following will be a citrus fruit?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 37

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

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 38

Four pairs of numbers have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose out the odd one.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 39

A statement is given followed by two conclusions I and II. Consider the given statement as true and decide which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statement.
Statement:
The Prime Minister has made clear that his government will make concerted effort for the upliftment of poor farmers and announced an annual pension for them.
Conclusions:
I. Government understands that the condition of poor farmers needs immediate attention.
II. No benefits are announced for other sections of society.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 40

The Venn diagram given below shows the artists in a Music School. The ‘Triangle’ represents ‘Pianists’, ‘Circle’ represents ‘Drummers’; the ‘Rectangle’ represents ‘Guitarist’ and the ‘Square’ represents ‘Singers’. The numbers given in the diagram represents number of persons of that particular category. How many singers are also pianist and guitarist but not Drummers?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 42

Four words have been given out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose the odd one.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 43

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers.
76 : 171

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 44

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

Q44
SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 45

Arrange the following words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.
1.Meticulous
2.Metric
3.Method
4.Mettle
5.Meter

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 46

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

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 48

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 CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 49

Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number.
9 : 102 :: 11 : 146 :: 13 : ?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 50

Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and fourth number is related to third number.
31 : 3 : : 75 : 35 : : 54 : ?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 51

Which Commission was appointed by the central government to examine issues related to Centre-State relations?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 52

Which muscles in the skin contract to make the hairs on our skin stand up straight (goose bumps) when we are cold or frightened ?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 54

Which of the following is the outer layer of the Earth that is made of plates which fit together like a jigsaw puzzle?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 55

As of October 2019, what is the maximum amount of loan granted by a scheduled commercial bank that is covered under the Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 60

What is the primary function of the eccrine glands?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 66

What kind of relationship exists between income and demand in case of normal goods?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 67

Which article of the Constitution of India states that 'all authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court'?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 70

Which of the following is an international agreement between governments that aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 72

The narrow zone of contact between the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere where natural vegetation and wildlife exist is called the:

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 74

Which chemical law proposes that 'soft drinks and soda bottles are sealed under high pressure to increase the solubility of CO2'?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 75

The breaking up and decay of exposed rocks by temperature changes, frost action, plants, animals and human activity is called:

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 76

Who became the first female to be appointed to the ICC International Panel of Match Referees in 2019?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 79

Who ruled Mysore under a subsidiary alliance with the British after the defeat of Tipu Sultan at the Battle of Seringapatam?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 84

The physics phenomenon when, in polar regions like Alaska and Northern Canada, a splendid display of colours is seen in the sky is called a/an:

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 90

As per the Constitution of India, the subject of 'livestock and animal husbandry' is included in the:

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 93

Who is first Indian rower to win a gold at the Asian Games in the year 2010?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 94

Which Governor-General of India, in 1772, introduced two courts in each district - a criminal court (faujdari adalat) and a civil court (diwani adalat)?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 97

Who became the first Indian male squash player to enter the top 10 in the PSA world rankings?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 98

Which economist developed international trade theory in 1817 based on comparative advantage and specialisation?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 102

Pipes A and can fill an empty tank in 6 and 8 hours respectively, while pipe C can empty the full tank in 10 hours. If all three pipes are opened together, then the tank will get filled in:

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 103

Which is the largest six digit number, which when divided by 12, 15, 20, 24 and 30, leaves the remainders 8, 11, 16, 20 and 26 respectively.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 104

4 boys from school A and 6 boysfrom school B together can set up an exhibition in 5 days, which 5 boys from school A and 10 boys from school C together can do in 4 days or 3 boys from school B and 4 boysfrom school C together can do in 10 days. Then how manyboys from schoolA can set up the exhibition in one day?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 105

The height of a right circular cone is 35 cm and the area of its curved surface is four times the area of its base. What is the volume of the cone (in $$10^{-3} m^3$$ and correct up to three decimal places)?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 106

The given pie-chart represents the distribution of the percentage of sales of a particular brand of car from five showrooms A, B, C, D and E during 2018. The total number of cars sold during that year from the five showrooms is 5000.

What is the total number of cars sold from the show rooms B and D?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 107

If 10 men can complete a piece of work in 12 days by working 7 hours a day, then in how many days can 14 mendo the same work by working 6 hours a day?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 108

The given pie-chart represents the distribution of the percentage of sales of a particular brand of car from five showrooms A, B, C, D and E during 2018. The total number of cars sold during that year from the five showrooms is 5000.

What is the central angle (nearest to 0.1 degree) of the sector corresponding to the sales from the showroom C?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 109

Aclock tower stands at the crossing of two roads whichpoint in the north-south and the east-westdirections. P, Q, R and S are points on the roads due north, east, south and west respectively, where the angles of elevation of the top of the tower are respectively, $$\alpha, \beta, \gamma$$ and $$\delta$$, Then $$\left(\frac{PQ}{RS}\right)^2$$ is equal to:

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 110

What is the simplified value of:
$$7\frac{1}{3}\div2\frac{1}{2} of 1\frac{3}{5} - \left(\frac{3}{8} + \frac{1}{7} \times 1\frac{3}{4}\right) - \frac{5}{24}$$

The given histogram represents the frequency distribution of average runs scored by 50 selected players from a district in a local cricket tournament.

For the following questions answer them individually
SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 114

After allowing a 10% discount on the marked price ofan article, a dealer makesa profit of 5%. What is the marked price, if the cost price of the article is ₹300?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 115

A, B and C enter into a partnership with capitals in the ratio $$\frac{2}{3} : \frac{3}{5} : \frac{5}{6}$$. After 8 months, A increases his share of capital by 25%.If at the end of the year, the total profit earned is ₹5,820, then the share of C in the profit is:

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 116

If the six-digit number 479 xyz is exactly divisible by 7, 11 and 13, then $$\left\{(y + z) \div x\right\}$$ is equal to:

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 117

If $$(2x + 3y + 4)(2x + 3y - 5)$$ is equivalent to $$(ax^2 + by^2 + 2hxy + 2gx + 2fy + c)$$, then what is the value of $$\left\{\frac{g + f - c}{abh}\right\}$$

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 118

While tabulation of marks scored in an examination by the students of a class, by mistake the marks scored by one student got recorded as 93 in place of 63, and thereby the average marks increased by 0.5. What was the number of students in the class?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 119

Sudeep invested $$\frac{1}{8}$$ of a certain sum at 5% p.a. for two years and $$\frac{3}{5}$$ of the sum at 6% p.a. for two years and the remaining at 10% p.a. for two years. If the total interest received is ₹1,674, then the total sum invested is:

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 120

If the word PHOTOGRAPH is spelt with ‘F’ in place of ‘PH’, then what would bethe percentage reduction in the number of letters?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 121

60 discs each of diameter 21 cm and thickness $$\frac{1}{3}$$ cm are stacked one above the other to form rightcircular cylinder.
What is its volume in $$m^3$$ if $$\pi = \frac{22}{7}$$?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 122

The speed of two railway enginesis in the ratio 5 : 4. If they moveonparallel tracks in the same direction and if the slower engine is ahead of the faster engine by 8 km when the latter starts, then how far will the faster engine have to travel before it overtakes the slower one?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 123

If $$0 \leq \theta \leq 90^\circ$$, and $$(2\theta + 50^\circ) = \cos (4\theta + 16^\circ)$$, then what is the value of $$\theta$$ (in degrees)?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 124

The average run rate of a cricket team during the first 20 overs is 4.5. What should be the askingrate per over for the next 30 overs,if it has to chase a target of 282 runs in total ?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 125

A chord of the larger among two concentric circles is of length 10 cm and it is tangent to the smaller circle. What is the area (in cm$$^2$$) of the annular portion between the two circles?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 126

What is the Simplified value of:
$$\frac{1}{8}\left\{\left(x + \frac{1}{y}\right)^2 - \left(x - \frac{1}{y}\right)^2\right\}$$

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 127

The following pie-chart and table show the percentage distribution of farmers in 5 states A, B, C, D & E of a country who claimed insurance due to drought in the year 2017 and ratio of males to females of the number of farmers in states, respectively.
Study the pie-chart and the table carefully and answer the following questions.
Note: Some data are missing in the pie-chart and table, if required in any question, find the missing data first and then answer the question.
Total number of farmers who claimed insurance in the year 2017 = 2,64,000

The number of farmers who claimed insurance in state C exceeds the total number of farmers (who claimed insurance)in state E and state A together by 5280. What is the percentage of farmers who claimed insurance in state E?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 128

Which one among the following is the smallest?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 130

The two parallel sides of a trapezium are 27 cm and 13 cm respectively. If the height of the trapezium is 8 cm, then what is its area in m$$^2$$?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 131

A person has to travel a distance of 30 km. He finds that he has covered $$\frac{5}{6}$$ of the distance in 3 hours and 20 minutes. what is his speed in km/h?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 133

The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 5. If eight is added to the first, and seven to the second, then the ratio becomes 2 : 3.
What will be the ratio becomeif six is added to each?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 134

Out of the two bar graphs provided below, one shows the amounts (₹ in Lakhs) invested by a company in purchasing raw materials over the years and the other shows the values (₹ in Lakhs)of finished goods sold by the company over the years.

What was the difference between the average amount invested in raw materials during 1997 to 2000 and the average value of sales of finished goods during the same period 1997 to 2000?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 135

The monthly salary of a person was ₹50,000. He used to spend on three heads- personal and family expenses (E), taxes (T), philanthropy (P), and rest were his savings. E was 50% of the income, T was 20% of E and P was 15% of T. When his salary got raised by 40%, he maintained the percentage level of E, but T became 30% of E and P became 20% of T. By whatpercentage is the new savings more or less than the earlier savings? (correct up to one decimal place)

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 136

A cylinder 84 cm long is made of steel. Its external and internal diameters are 10 cm and 8 cm respectively. What is the volume of the steel in the cylinder (in $$10^{-3}m^3$$ and correct up to three decimalplaces)?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 137

The given histogram represents the frequency distribution of average runs scored by 50 selected players from a district in a local cricket tournament.

Which class of boundaries does the frequency of ‘10’ correspond to?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 138

PQRS is a rectangle. T is a point on PQ such that RTQ is an isosceles triangle and PT = 5 QT.If the area of triangle RTQ is $$12 \sqrt{3}$$ sq.cm, then the area of the rectangle PQRS is:

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 139

If $$0 \leq \theta \leq 90^\circ$$, and $$\sec^{107} \theta + \cos^{107} \theta = 2$$, then $$(\sec \theta + \cos \theta)$$ is equal to:

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 140

What is the simplified value of
$$\left(1 - \frac{1}{4 - \frac{2}{1 + \frac{1}{\frac{1}{3} + 2}}}\right) \times \frac{15}{16} \div \frac{2}{3} of 2\frac{1}{4} - \frac{3 + 4}{3^3 + 4^3}$$

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 142

The given bar chart represents the average marks obtained in English (E) and vernacular (V) by the students of five districts (D1, D2, D3, D4, D5)in a state at the secondary level examination of a particular year (marks secured out of a total of 100).

What is the average percentage of marks in English of the five districts?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 143

Three pipes, A, B, C can fill an empty cistern in 2, 3 and 6 hours respectively. They are opened together. After what time should B be closed, so that the cistern gets filled in exactly 1 hr 15 min?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 144

A pole stands vertically on a road, which goes in the north-south direction. P, Q are two points towards the north of the pole, such that PQ = b, and the angles ofelevation ofthe top ofthe pole at P, Q are a, B respectively. Then the height of the pole is:

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 145

The given bar chart presents the average marks obtained in English (E) and vernacular (V) by the students of five districts (D1, D2, D3, D4, D5)in a state at the secondary level examination of a particular year (marks secured out of a total of 100).

What is the difference between the average percentage of marks in vernacular of the districts (D1, D2, D4) and (D3, D5)?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 148

An article wassold for ₹98,496 after providing three successive discounts of 10%, 5% and 4% respectively on the marked price. What was the marked price?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 153

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing his feelings or complaining

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 154

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.
I enjoy to watch a good detective movie.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 155

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
He obtained 80% marks in Science in High School. He has qualified ______ the science stream in plus two.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 156

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Our PM is received with open arms wherever he goes.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 160

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.
I couldn't got some sleep because the people in the next room were talking very loudly.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 162

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Off and on I take a break from my hectic schedule to refresh myself.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 163

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'
In about two weeks our holidays will start.

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:
I had seen the magic shop from afar several times. I had passed (1)______ once or twice, a shop window of (2)______ little objects, magic balls, magic hens, wonderful cones, magic dolls and all those (3)______ of things. But never had I thought of going in (4)______ one day, Gip hauled me by my finger - right (5)______ to the window.

For the following questions answer them individually
SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 171

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.
The authorities are looked on the matter.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 172

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Words written on a tombstone in the memory of the person who has died

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 173

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'
We watched the workmen to repair the tiles of the kitchen.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 174

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
A large section of a hotel under construction collapse in New Orleans last Saturday.

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

For the following questions answer them individually
SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 181

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words
A small building or room used for Christian worship in a school, prison, hospital or large private house.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 182

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Across his morning walk on a beach in Mamallapuram, Prime Minister Modi was seen picking up plastic litter, bottles, and other items.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 184

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who held a job or office before the current holder

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 185

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
In spite of her severe accident she took heart and moved forward.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 188

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 189

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
'Plogging' is an international trend, in which someone picking up trash while jogging or brisk walking.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 191

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Trying to find my lost ring in the college is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 193

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Mrs. Arora has got the green light from the principal to organise a science conference in the college.

Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.

Comprehension:
The excitement of bird watchers on spotting a particular species for the very first time is unparalleled. With eyes shining and pride bursting, they exclaim, “I had a lifer today”, or “It was a lifer for me”. For the longest time, I couldn’t fathom what all the fuss was about. I mean,
at some point in their lives, even a crow or mynah would have been a lifer — seen for the very first time. So, here, I’ve done a bit of jugaad with the term and define it as a bird that you see maybe (but not necessarily) for the first time, but which has made a lasting, life-changing
impact on you. Then I recalled some of my own “lifers”.

Number 1 is the little coppersmith barbet. The first bird I saw through brand new, big and powerful binoculars — and it was solely responsible for my getting interested in birds. The fellow looked like a tubby little clown with hiccups and that just blew me away.

I will never forget the first time I saw grey hornbills aeons ago: over sullen grey skies in the Borivali National Park (now called Sanjay Gandhi National Park) — squealing as they flew high up across the sky. They looked as if they had just left Jurassic Park. Or, for that matter,
their larger, more glamorous, cousins — Great pied hornbills. Tramping through a streambed in Kalagarh (near Corbett), we suddenly heard this rasping, whooshing, sound. Up there, in the clear blue, were six-seven huge black-and-white birds with colossal yellow beaks flying in tandem across the clear blue sky, their wings making the rasping sound.

Say “paradise flycatcher” and a birder’s eyes will begin to glint: “Where? When? Will it be there now?” are questions that will be shot out like machine-gun bullets. The first time I saw a full grown milk-white-and-glossy-black male, with its glamorous 18-inch streamer tail, was at the Sultanpur National Park in Haryana. But I remember better the flycatchers, that made me run around in a tea garden in Palampur, teasingly whistling at me from one end to the other.

The nesting pair in Naukuchiatal was more accommodating except that I had to stand kneedeep in the hotel’s garbage dump to get a good view of them flitting to and fro the gully nearby. To compensate, one actually flew nearly down to my feet to snatch up a bluebottle I had missed.

Of course, there have been rarities: the highlight of the regular Bharatpur (the Keoladeo National Park) visits was the darshan of VIP Siberian cranes. Then they stopped coming, which was a first indication of their slow extinction — even if it was just “local” to our area. The gloriously uppity Great Indian bustards in the Karera Sanctuary (Madhya Pradesh) were another unforgettable sighting. The sheer disdain with which they flounced away from our howling, jolting jeep and took to their wings was a lesson in being put in your place. Now, not only does the sanctuary not exist anymore but those magnificent muscular birds are crashing to total extinction.

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 194

What does the word 'lifer' mean for the author?

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-1 - Question 197

According to the passage which sanctuary does NOT exist anymore?

For the following questions answer them individually

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