SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1

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SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 1

If $$\times$$ means $$+,\div$$ means $$\times, −$$ means $$\div$$, and $$+$$ means $$−$$, then what will be the value of the following expression?
$$32 \times 6 + 10 - 4 \div 8 = ?$$

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 2

If A denotes '+', B denotes '$$\times$$', C denotes '-', and D denotes '$$\div$$', then what will be the value of the following expression?
50 A 86 C 40 D 10 B 5 = ?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 3

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
72, 85, 68, 81, ?, 77

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 4

Three statements are given followed by four conclusions numbered 1, 2, 3,and 4.
Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically does NOT follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
Some Nights are Lights
No Light is a Van.
All Vans are Whips.

Conclusions:
1) Some Nights are not Vans.
2) No Van is a Light.
3) Some Whips are not Lights.
4) Some Nights are Whips.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 5

Based on the position in the English alphabetical order, three of the following letter-clusters are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 7

If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘$$\times$$’, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘$$\div$$’, then what will be the value of the following expression?
25 C 21 D 7 B 3 A 4

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 8

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks, will complete the letter series.
_ M _ X J _ P X _ M P _ J _ _ X

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 9

Two statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III.
Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
All coffees and milkshakes are teas.
None of the coffees are milkshakes.

Conclusions:
I. Some coffees are milkshakes.
II. Some teas are coffees
III. Some milkshakes are teas.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 10

Neha departs from her home and walks 51 m towards the south and then turns left and walks 44 m. Now she turns left again and walks 83 m. How far is she from a pole that is exactly 32 m north from her home now? (Assuming that all turns are 90 degree turns only)

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 13

Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.
(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Lend : Borrow

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 14

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from I to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing 6.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 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 and sixth term is related to fifth term.
6 : 32 :: 10 : ? :: 11 : 117

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 16

If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘$$\times$$’, C denotes ‘-’, and D denotes ‘$$\div$$’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?
27 B 5 C 38 A 16 D 4 A 42 C 8 B 4 = ?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 18

In a certain code language, ‘ANYWAY’ is written as ‘YNAYAW’ and ‘BATTLE’ is written as ‘TABELT’. How will ‘COSTLY’ be written in that language?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 19

If M denotes ‘-’, N denotes ‘$$\div$$’, O denotes ‘$$\times$$’, and P denotes ‘+’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?
324 P 35 M 184 M 17 O 3 P 39 = ?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 20

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing 1.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 21

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and sixth term is related to fifth term.
2 : 9 :: 9 : ? :: 6 : 217

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 22

Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
Some laces are shoes.
Some laces are socks.

Conclusions:
I. All socks are shoes.
II. Some socks are laces.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 23

Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.
(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must NOT be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)
Chickenpox : Virus

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 24

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation.
234 * 345 * 456 * 567 * 678 * 12

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 25

Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows with 4 people each in such a way that there is equal distance between adjacent persons. In Row I - 1, 2, 3 and 4 are seated and all of them are facing south. In Row II - 6, 7, 8 and 9 are seated and all of them are facing north. 1 and 2 are not seated at the extreme ends and 1 sits to the immediate left of 2. 9 and 7 sit opposite 1 and 2 and 7 sits exactly opposite 1. 7 is not the immediate neighbour of 6. Who sits at the extreme right corner of Row II facing north?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 26

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from I to 6. Select tbe number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing '1' .

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 27

In a code language, 'SPACE' is written as ‘5-91’ and ‘ROTTEN’ is written as ‘6-70’.How will 'MEAN' be written in that language?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 28

Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in the English dictionary?
1 Method
2 Methanol
3 Metrics
4 Metro
5 Melody

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 29

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)
(23, 308, 15)
(18, 187, 12)

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 31

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13- Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
(17, 12, 612)
(6, 14, 252)

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 33

If $$\times$$ means +, $$\div$$ means − , + means $$\times$$ , − means $$\div$$, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the given expression?
$$182 - 13 \times 5 + 16 \div 44 = ?$$

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 34

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series, will complete the series.
_ SSRS _ _ SS _ S _

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 36

A # B means ‘A is the mother of B’
A @ B means ‘A is the sister of B’
A & B means ‘A is the father of B’
A % B means ‘A is the wife of B’
If W # Q @ T & Y @ M % K, then how is K related to T?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 37

Suman drives 3 km towards north from point A. She takes a right turn and drives 4 km more. Then she takes another right turn and drives 3 km. Finally, she takes one more right turn and drives 6 km to reach point B.How far and towards which direction should she drive in order to reach point A again?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 39

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.
F U _ U _ E _ U T _ _ E F _ T _ R E _ _ T U _ E

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 40

Seven people, P, Q, R, S, T, U and V, are sitting in a straight row, facing the north. Only two people sit to the right of U. Only two people sit to the left of R. Only two people sit between U and Q. Only three people sit between R and V. T is not an immediate neighbour of U. S sits to the right of U. Who sits to the immediate right of U?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 41

In a certain code language, ‘CASTLE’ is written as ‘IFWWNF’ and ‘DRIVER’ is written as ‘JWMYGS’. How will ‘FEMALE’ be written in that language?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 43

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from I to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing '3 ' .

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 46

‘X $ Y’ means ‘X is the son of Y’
‘X @ Y’ means ‘X is the husband of Y’
‘X * Y’ means ‘X is the sister of Y’
‘X # Y’ means ‘X is the mother of Y’
If ‘P $ Q # V @ B’, how is P related to B?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 48

Select the option that represents the letters that when placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete the letter series.
_HK_PQ_H_O_QJ_K_P_JH_O_Q

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 49

In a code language, 'WINNER' is written as ‘XJOOFS’ and ‘RALLY’ is written as ‘SBMMZ’.How will 'CARTOON' be written in that language?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 51

When and where was the maiden Athletics World Cup organised, that was discontinued after its first edition?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 52

Which of the following pair of Thumri singing - characteristic is correct?
I. Poorab - fairly slow and staid
II. Punjab - more mercurial

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 54

Shijith Nambiar and Parvathy Menon were conferred the 5th Bharat Kala Ratna award for 2020 on 11 December 2021 by Kerala-based Navaneetham Trust for their service to _______________.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 56

Which of the following identity is correct regarding GNP?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 57

‘Matters of Discretion’ is an autobiography of which former Prime Minister of India?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 58

In ecology, _________ is determined by dividing the biomass per unit area by the age of the forest ecosystem.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 59

What is the defined value of kB in the given equation?
kB= PV/TN

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 62

Which gas is used by chemical leaveners, such as baking powder and baking soda, to lighten and aerate baked goods?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 66

Which of the following is correct regarding ‘Monsoon’?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 70

Who among the following founded the ‘Asiatic Society of Bengal’ in 1784?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 71

Who among the following Governor Generals enacted the law against the Sati practice in December 1829?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 75

The rulers of which of the following dynasties built the Khajuraho temples between 950 to 1050 A.D in the central India?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 76

Which of the following is NOT a part of the All India Services?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 78

GATT was established in 1948 with ______ countries as the global trade organisation to administer all multilateral trade agreements by providing equal opportunities to all countries in the international market for trading purposes.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 79

Which of the following Fundamental Rights CANNOT be suspended even when ‘Emergency’ is declared in the country?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 80

Carbon dating means:

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 87

A species of grass named _____ is on the verge of extinction due to its insensitivity towards the environment.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 88

The Constitution provides for reservation of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for the:

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 93

Which of the following is the correct sequence of river lengths?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 94

Which is NOT correct about the High Court?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 96

The Battle of Buxar was fought between the forces under the command of the British East India Company led by Hector Munro, and the combined armies of______.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 97

Around the time of its arrival, the normal rainfall increases suddenly and continues constantly for several days. This is known as the ______ of the monsoon, and can be distinguished from the pre-monsoon showers.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 101

Two trains - A and B- having the lengths 195 m and 165 m, respectively, are running in the same direction on parallel lines. If the speed of A and B be 77 km/h and 85 km/h, respectively, what will be the time (in seconds) taken by them to cross each other?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 103

A field is in the shape of a rectangle of length 90 m and breadth 75 m. In one corner of the field, a pit, which is 18 m long 15 m broad and 6 m deep, has been dug out. The earth taken out of it is evenly spread over the remaining part of the field. Find the rise in the level of the field?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 104

A seller uses faulty weight in place of a 2 kg weight and earns a 25% profit. He claims that he is selling on the cost price in front of the customers but uses a faulty weight. How much error is there in the 2 kg weight to gain 25%?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 105

In the given figure, the length of arc AB is equal to twice the length of radius r of the circle. Find the area of sector OAB in terms of the radius r.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 107

The average salary of all the employees in a company is Rs.14,000. The average salary of 5 technicians is Rs.18,000 and the average salary of the rest is Rs.13,200. The total number of employees in the company is:

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 108

Solve the following.
$$\frac{24\div \frac{3}{8} of (8+2\times \overline{7-3})+\left[\frac{2}{11}\div\frac{4}{55}-\left\{\frac{5}{8}+\frac{6}{16}\right\}\right]}{32\div\overline{15-7}+75\div(6+15\div3+4)}$$

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 109

A faulty weighing machine reads 1 kg when 900 gm is actually weighted on it. The shopkeeper marked the price of his goods by 10%, but unfortunately he was caught by the metrology department and then they ordered him to repair his weighing machine and gave punishment to sell the goods at 10% discount on cost price for a month. If each customer is now paying ₹20 for 1 kg, then before the raid _______ amount they have paid for the same quantity. (Rounded off to two places of decimal)

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 110

In a school, the ratio of the number of boys and girls is 3:4 respectively. If the number of boys increased by 10% and the number of girls increased by 15%, then what is the new ratio of the number of boys and girls?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 111

$$\triangle$$ ABC and $$\triangle$$ DEF are two triangles such that $$\triangle ABC \cong \triangle FDE$$. If AB = 5 cm, $$\angle B = 40^{\circ}$$ and $$\angle A = 80^{\circ}$$, then which of the following options is true?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 112

There are three papers in an examination. Marks obtained by four students have been tabulated below:
Who are the students who got the highest marks in P1 , P2 and P3 respectively?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 113

To do a certain task X would take 3 times as long as Y and Z together; and Z would takes 4 times as long as Y and X together. Three of them together can complete the task in 10 days. How much time is taken by X and Z to complete the task?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 114

On a certain sum, the difference between compound interest and simple interest at 10% per annum for 2 years is Rs.250. The sum is _________.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 117

In an election between 2 parties A and B, A gets 37% of total votes cast and thus lost by 338 votes. The total number of casted votes is (assume none of the votes was declared invalid):

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 118

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.


What is the difference between the production of Company C in 2015 and the production of Company Bin 2018?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 120

A thief is spotted by a policeman from a distance of 250m. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. Assuming that the speed of the thief is 10 km/h and that of the policeman is 12 km/h, how far would the thief have run before he is caught?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 123

Four numbers are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3 : 5. Two times their sum is 44. Find the ratio in the numbers obtained by subtracting 3 from the cube of each number.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 124

On a straight road, a bus is 30 km ahead of a car travelling in the same direction. After 3 hours, the car is 60 km ahead of the bus. If the speed of the bus is 42 km/h, then find the speed of the car.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 126

Find the perimeter of major sector of a circle of radius 12 metres, whose minor sector subtends an angle of $$75^{\circ}$$ at the centre.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 128

The bar graph given here shows the data of the production of cars by three different companies X, Y, Z over the years.


The average production for 5 years was maximum for which company/companies?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 129

The percentage marks obtained by 6 students in different subjects are given below. The maximum marks for each subject have been indicated in the table.


What are the average marks obtained by all students in Geography?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 130

The following table shows the percentage of marks obtained by five students - V, W, X, Y and Z - in five subjects.


What are the average marks, in percentage, obtained by X?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 132

If $$x = \frac{2\sin \theta}{(1+\cos \theta + \sin \theta)}$$, then the value of $$\frac{1-\cos \theta + \sin \theta}{(1+\sin \theta)}$$ is:

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 135

Marks scored by a student in different subjects are given in the table below


Five marks are to be deducted from each subject due to shortage of attendance. The net average of the mean, median and mode of the marks obtained is _________________.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 137

Simplify the following.
$$81^{\frac{3}{4}}+\left[(20\div5 of 3 \times 6) + \left\{(8 \div 24 of 3) \times 4\right\} -10\div 5\right] - \left(\frac{1}{32}\right)^{-\frac{2}{5}}$$

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 138

The following table shows the number of students of seven colleges participating in extra co-curricular
activities.

Read the table and answer the question given.


Percentage of the number of students in activity II to that of IV is: (consider up to two decimals)

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 139

Determine the total surface area of a hemisphere closed at bottom. Radius of the hemisphere is $$\sqrt{25}{\pi}$$ unit.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 140

The ratio between the height and radius of the base of a cylinder is 7 : 5. If its volume is 14836.5 $$cm^{3}$$, then find its total surface area (take π = 3.14).

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 141

The following bar graph shows the production of various models of mobiles in the year 2019 and 2020. The total production is 40 lakhs during 2019 and 65 lakhs in 2020.

What is the total production of model A mobiles in 2020 and model E mobiles in 2019?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 142

The given graph shows the number(in hundreds) of trees axed in four cities during the period 2016-2020

Find the year in which the least number of trees are axed.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 143

A tradesman marks his goods at 26% above the cost price. He allows his customer a discount of 12% on the marked price. His profit per cent is:

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 146

46 In $$\triangle$$ ABC, DE $$\parallel$$ BC in such a way that A-D-B and A-E-C. If m $$\angle ACB = 40^{\circ}$$, then m $$\angle$$ DAE + m $$\angle$$ ADE = __________

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 149

The cost of two varieties of tea is ₹300 and ₹375 respectively. If both the varieties of tea are mixed together in the ratio 3 : 2, then what should be the price of mixed variety of tea per kg?

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 150

The value of $$(2\cos^{2}\theta - 1)\left[\frac{1+\tan \theta}{1-\tan \theta}+\frac{1-\tan \theta}{1+\tan \theta}\right]$$ is:

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 153

Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicised word.
The smoke was bothering me, and I didn't want to ruin the party for all of you, so I simply walked home.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 154

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words/phrase.

Showing astute powers of judgement; clever and judicious

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 156

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

One who does a thing for pleasure and not as a profession

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 157

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
China expects to welcome back Indian students to resume their studies in the country.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 158

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error.
Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
The investors were / put off by the dirty / visage of the workshop.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 161

Select the most appropriate idiom from the following options that can substitute the underlined part of the given sentence.
He is the most successful businessman. One of his traits is to take risk.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 162

Select the most appropriate phrase for the underlined segment in the given sentence.
They are rivals and cannot work together in harmony.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 163

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cutting corners

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 166

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A place for storage of arms and ammunition

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 167

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Call it a day

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 168

Select the correct meaning of the idiom in bold and italics.
I had a close shave this morning - my car was hit badly by a bull.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 169

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Blue blood is not necessarily a guarantee of one’s public decorum.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 170

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To make matters worse

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 171

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.
The pyramids that you see in Egypt were built by the Pharoh dynasties who ruled the ancient kingdom of Egypt for thousands of years.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 172

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Antonio Stradivari was an Italian who is being made wonderful violins.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 173

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

I enjoy to be laugh at my little brother

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 174

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error.
Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
Psychology has been / defined the scientific study of / human psyche and behaviour.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 175

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.
The graduate students have discovered that they can address issues more effectually through letter writing campaignes and not through public demonstrations.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 177

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 180

Read the given sentence and select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Deplete’ from the following options.

Depletion of old things has become a fancy business as it brings back old memories but at a high cost.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 181

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Heart and soul

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 182

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
It is nothing else than / sheer foolishness that / you have decided / to resign.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 183

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Profitable, yielding financial gain

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 184

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Some people are in the habit of sharing________ and bull story on unsuitable occasions.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 185

Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicised word.
Colossal granite obelisks were erected by only a few kings.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 186

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
With two toddlers to handle and no house help at her disposal, Shilpa can never put her house in apple-pie order.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 187

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

When the weather is hot, I will like to eat ice cream.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 188

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who takes a dark view of things

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 190

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
As Simon had already been to the park, he lead the way for the other children.

Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Reservation is a part of 1________ action, which seeks to bring equality. The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’ of citizens. Article 15 of the Constitution 2________ discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the 3________ of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The Bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’. Further, up to 10% of the seats may be 4________ for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions.

SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 1 - Question 191

Identify a suitable title for the passage above.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

A broad definition of wetlands (1)_______ ecosystems such as lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps, coral reefs, and many others; but also, human-made artificial sites (2)_______ fishponds or reservoirs. Though they cover only around 6 per cent of the Earth’s land surface, 40 per cent of all plant and animal species live or breed in them. Wetlands are also vital for human wellbeing and security. More than a billion people across the world depend on them for their livelihoods, about one in eight people on Earth. According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), these ecosystems are also the unsung heroes of the climate crisis. In fact, they (3)_______ more carbon than any other ecosystem, with peatlands alone storing twice (4)_______ all the world’s forests. And inland wetland ecosystems absorb excess water and help prevent floods and drought, something critical to help communities adapt to a changing climate. In the words of Leticia Carvalho, Principal Coordinator for Marine and Freshwater at UNEP, healthy wetlands ‘punch above their weight in terms of benefits’. The theme for the very first World Day is “Wetlands Action for People and Nature”. It serves as an urgent call to act and to invest financial, human, and political capital, to save the world’s wetlands from disappearing altogether - and to restore those areas already lost. Wetlands are disappearing three times (5)_______ forests and are Earth’s most threatened ecosystem. In just 50 years - since 1970 - 35 per cent of the world’s wetlands have evaporated.

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