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SSC CGL Tier I, 17 Jul 2023, Shift 1 question paper

100 questions · 200 marks · 60 minutes · +2 per correct answer, -0.5 per wrong one

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General Intelligence and Reasoning

25 questions

  1. 1
    Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster. CIVILIAN : AGREFCSF :: DOCTRINE : BMYPLCFW :: EQUATION : ?

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  2. 2
    Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation. 76 * 34 * 23 * 12 * 6 * 21

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  3. 3
    Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term. 132 : 10 :: 42 : 5 :: 272 : ?

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  4. 4
    Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 19, 26, ?, 46, 59, 74

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  5. 5
    Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. A B C _ A _ C C A B _ C _ B _ C

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  6. 6
    Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes. Actors, Comedians, Politicians

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  7. 7
    In a certain code language, 'CURD' is written as '342184' and 'BREAD' is written as '2181024'.How will 'BUTTER' be written in that language?

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  8. 8
    Select the option figure in which given figure is embedded. (Rotation is NOT allowed)

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  9. 9
    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 their 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) (26, 14, 170) (31, 7, 18)

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  10. 10
    Three of the following four triads are alike in a certain way as they are formed by performing same mathematical operations among themselves and thus form a group. Which triad does NOT belong to that group?

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  11. 11
    Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 912−456×28+390÷2=444912 - 456 \times 28 + 390 \div 2 = 444

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  12. 12
    Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Ministers, Farmers and Engineers

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  13. 13
    Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Refinery 2. Reflect 3. Reference 4. Refugee 5. Refillable 6. Reformist

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  14. 14
    Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. (6, 4, 6) (18, 9, 13) (8, 6, ?) (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)

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  15. 15
    Which of the answer figures is the exact mirror image of the given problem figure when the mirror is held at the right side? Problem figure:

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  16. 16
    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. 1 : 7 :: 3 : 215 :: 4 : ?

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  17. 17
    ‘A+BA + B’ means ‘A is brother of B’ ‘A−BA - B’ means ‘A is mother of B’ ‘A×BA \times B’ means ‘A is husband of B’ ‘A÷BA \div B’ means ‘A is sister of B’ If C÷B−E+A×F−DC \div B - E + A \times F - D, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?

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  18. 18
    In a certain code language, “DICTATOR” is written as “DROTATCI” and “GLIMPSE” is written as “GESPMIL”. How will “CONDEMN” be written in that language?

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  19. 19
    Which of the given figures when placed in the 5th position would continue the series that is established by the first four figures?

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  20. 20
    Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.

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  21. 21
    Select the correct mirror image from the following options, when the mirror is placed on the right side of the given figure.

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  22. 22
    Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (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) Diet : Dietician :: High blood sugar : ?

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  23. 23
    Which of the following letter-clusters can replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? DNU, ?, NXE, SCJ, XHO

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  24. 24
    Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing ‘1’.

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  25. 25
    Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out. AFKP GKPS SXCH JOTY

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General Awareness

25 questions

  1. 26
    The Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Yojana was started during the ________.

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  2. 27
    Banganga festival takes place annually at which of the following places in Maharashtra?

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  3. 28
    Who was the first social reformer to view modern education as a vehicle for the spread of modern ideas in the country?

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  4. 29
    The Mana Ooru - Mana Badi programme was formally launched by the ________ government in March 2022 to introduce English medium in government schools.

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  5. 30
    Which of the following is used to chemically test starch?

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  6. 31
    Which of the following is the correct match of the column-A with column-B?
    Column-A (Nutrients)Column-B (Source)
    i. Protein rich fooda. Wheat
    ii. Fat rich foodb. Lemon
    iii. Carbohydrate rich foodc. Egg white
    iv. Vitamin C rich foodd. Butter and cheese

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  7. 32
    Who was the first Odissi dancer from Odisha to receive Padma Vibhushan?

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  8. 33
    In which state is the Maski inscription located at present?

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  9. 34
    When did the Drafting Committee publish the first draft of the Indian Constitution?

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  10. 35
    Identify the subsidiary of SAIL that is located along the Kolkata-Asansol railway line?

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  11. 36
    Name the French jeweller who travelled to India at least six times during the Mughal period.

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  12. 37
    Which of the following states in India, during October to December, receive rainfall due to Northeast monsoon?

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  13. 38
    Machines, tools and implements, and buildings are examples of which type of goods?

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  14. 39
    Which of the following has the highest value of resistivity?

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  15. 40
    Asad Ali Khan is best known for his mastery over which of the given musical instruments?

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  16. 41
    The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and ________ rivers is known as Kumaon Himalayas.

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  17. 42
    In December 2021, Aanchal Thakur was in news for winning a bronze medal at an international event. Which sport is she associated with?

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  18. 43
    Which of the following organisations is credited with writing literary pieces for the abolition of Sati Pratha?

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  19. 44
    The pensions payable to or in respect of the officers and servants of the Supreme Court are charged upon ________.

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  20. 45
    On 20 July 2021, the Supreme Court struck down certain provisions of part IX B of the Constitution of India. Part IX B was related to:

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  21. 46
    Which of the following Indian states was the host of the 36th^{\text{th}} national games?

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  22. 47
    Which element of Group 17 has two isotopes of masses 35 and 37 amu with average abundance of 75.77% and 24.23%, respectively?

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  23. 48
    'Dalkhai' is a folk dance of which of the following states of India?

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  24. 49
    Which of the following countries never hosted the Paralympic games ?

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  25. 50
    The 'Right to Work' plan, under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, was implemented in how many districts in the first phase?

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Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions

  1. 51
    Simplify 2.5×[144÷198×{121×81÷(11×9)}]2.5 \times [144 \div 198 \times \{121 \times 81 \div (11 \times 9)\}]

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  2. 52
    There are 3 members in a family. The average age of the father and mother is 40 years. The average age of the father, mother and daughter is 30 years. Find the age (in years) of the daughter.

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  3. 53
    A shopkeeper sells an item at a profit of 15% and uses a weight which is 20% less. Find his actual profit percentage.

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  4. 54
    Find the smallest number that can be subtracted from 148109326 so that it becomes divisible by 8.

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  5. 55
    Simplify the following expression. (3x+5)2+(3x−5)2(3x+5)^2 + (3x-5)^2

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  6. 56
    The volume of a cone with height equal to radius, and slant height 5 cm is :

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  7. 57
    A policeman noticed a thief from 300 m. The thief started running and the policeman was chasing him. The thief and the policeman ran at the speeds of 8 km/h and 9 km/h, respectively. What was the distance between them after 3 minutes?

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  8. 58
    If sin⁡t+cos⁡t=45\sin t + \cos t = \frac{4}{5}, then find sin⁡t.cos⁡t\sin t.\cos t.

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  9. 59
    Simplify the given expression. y+2x−[ (y−(y−x+y)−(x+y)+y]−2y.y + 2x - [\ (y - (y - x + y) - (x + y) + y] - 2y.

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  10. 60
    A, B and C, working alone, can complete a job in 16, 24 and 36 days, respectively. In how many days can they complete the job if they work together?

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  11. 61
    A person deposited ₹500 for 3 years, ₹650 for 5 years, and ₹1,250 for 7 years. He received a total simple interest of ₹1,620. The rate of interest per annum is:

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  12. 62
    Rakshit, Ajay, and Satish are sanitation workers in a Municipal Corporation. Rakshit alone takes 20 hours to clean a drain while Ajay takes 12 hours when working alone to do the same. All three together take only 5 hours to clean the drain. In how many hours, can Satish complete the work alone?

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  13. 63
    ΔABC∼ΔDEF\Delta ABC \sim \Delta DEF and the perimeters of ΔABC\Delta ABC and ΔDEF\Delta DEF are 40 cm and 12 cm, respectively. If DE = 6 cm, then AB is:

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  14. 64
    On a circular path of 693 m, Sujata and Anjali start walking from the same point but in the opposite directions at the speed of 2.85 km/h and 1.5 m/sec, respectively. When they will meet for the first time?

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  15. 65
    Select the INCORRECT formula from the following options.

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  16. 66
    15 men and 25 women can complete a piece of work in 9.6 days. If 16 women can complete the same work in 27 days, find the number of days in which 16 men can complete the same work.

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  17. 67
    Industrial growth of different countries (in crores of ₹): How many countries' industrial growth is more than the average industrial growth?

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  18. 68
    If the area of a circle is 616 cm2616\ \text{cm}^2 and a chord XY = 10 cm, then find the perpendicular distance from the center of the circle to the chord XY.

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  19. 69
    Find the value of sin⁡225+sin⁡265\sin^2 25 + \sin^2 65.

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  20. 70
    Select the correct statement with respect to the below bar graph.

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  21. 71
    If x% of 280 = 15% of 240 + 20% of 310, then the value of x is:

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  22. 72
    If (x2+1x2)=7(x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2}) = 7, and 0<x<10 < x < 1, find the value of x2−1x2x^2 - \frac{1}{x^2}.

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  23. 73
    A shopkeeper offers the following discount schemes for buyers on an article: i. Two successive discounts of 15% each ii. A discount of 25% followed by a discount of 5% iii. Two successive discounts of 20% and 10% iv. A discount of 30% Under which scheme will the selling price be maximum?

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  24. 74
    The area of two triangles is in the ratio 5 : 3 and their heights are in the ratio 5 : 7. Find the ratio of their bases.

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  25. 75
    If the LCM and the HCF of two numbers are 12 and 2 respectively, then find the mean proportional of these numbers.

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English Comprehension

25 questions

  1. 76
    Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words. Irreverent behaviour toward anything held sacred or concerning God.

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  2. 77
    Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. Many countries throughout the world have achieved full digitalisation. B. Initially, the entire world transitioned to digitalisation. C. This type of internet is known as a metaverse. D. This existing kind of internet technology, which gives us access to various aspects, is about to change into a better and newer version. E. The Metaverse is an intriguing technology that has been described as the ‘newer version of the internet’.

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  3. 78
    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Huge fire for celebration

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  4. 79
    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’. It is reported that she has win a prize money of ten lakhs at a reality show.

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  5. 80
    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Joseph opened the Bible.

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  6. 81
    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. He promised them / that he would sure repay / the loan urgently.

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  7. 82
    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Gullible

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  8. 83
    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The ball of yarn was being nudged by the kitten.

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  9. 84
    Select the most appropriate homonym of the underlined word to fill in the blank. He was complimented for his appearance. His shirt ______ his trousers perfectly.

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  10. 85
    Select the correctly spelt option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. Patrol is very costly these days.

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  11. 86
    Select the correctly spelt option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. The goods were taken on a public career.

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  12. 87
    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Is there any portal to redeem these coupons that I have collected from the store?

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  13. 88
    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence. Today, the country's nationalists rule the roost and hand out the jobs.

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  14. 89
    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Keep someone at arm’s length

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  15. 90
    Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word given in the sentence. The efforts will be _______________ (vain) if we do not submit the project report on time.

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  16. 91
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The patient looked _________ and tired.

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  17. 92
    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Natwar was a fraudster who always tried to fooling others.

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  18. 93
    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Consent

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  19. 94
    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A place to play games and bet on them

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  20. 95
    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. Karan call the restaurant / to ask if he could / reserve a table for tomorrow.

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  21. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. We must understand that people can process very little information presented orally. So, it is (1)____, particularly for a teacher, to realise that the students have sometimes listened to three or four teachers (2) ____you. So, the teacher must have props like notes, handouts and slides that will make the learning material (3) ____ alive for the students and stay that way with them. A visual aid, a little movement or colour will get the students' attention. Another important thing to (4)____ is that long, complicated sentences spoken fast are simply too difficult for students to understand. It is, therefore, (5)____to use short sentences that make sense to them instantly.
    96
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

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  22. 97
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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  23. 98
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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  24. 99
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

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  25. 100
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

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