SSC CGL Tier I, 12 Sep 2024, Shift 2 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 $Which of the following numbers will replace the question marks (?) in the given series? 16, 36, 64, ?, ?, 196, 256, 324$
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2 $Two sets of numbers are given below. In each set of numbers, certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number result(s) in the second number. Similarly, certain mathematical operation(s) on the second number result(s) in the third number and so on. Which of the given options follows the same set of operations as in the given sets? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) 10 - 12 - 8 - 15; 12 - 14 - 10 - 19$
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3 $Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following series were to be continued?$
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4 $Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the letter-cluster that DOES NOT belong to that group? (Note: The odd man out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)$
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5 $Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (11, 16.5, 22) (14.5, 20, 25.5) (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)$
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6 $Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.$
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7 $Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? HPL, KLQ, NHV, QDA, TZF, ?$
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8 $\times$
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9 $Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All cards are postcards. Some postcards are books. All books are novels. Conclusions: I. Some postcards are novels. II. No card is a book. III. All cards are novels.$
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10 $How many squares are there in the given figure?$
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11 $‘NGRP’ is related to ‘JCNL’ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ‘FKLT’ is related to ‘BGHP’. To which of the following is ‘SQUO’ related, following the same logic?$
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12 $Three of the following numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out. (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc., to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)$
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13 $12 + 12 - 4 \times 4 \div 2 = 22$
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14 $Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. E_GHEI_GELK_ _OME$
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15 $In a certain code language, ‘talk to me’ is coded as ‘aq yt bl’ and ‘do not talk’ is coded as ‘yt me wc’. What is the code for ‘talk’ in that language?$
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16 $\times$
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17 $Identify the figure from the given options, which when put in place of the question mark (?), will logically complete the series.$
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18 $346 is related to 245 by certain logic. Following the same logic, 580 is related to 479. To which of the following is 613 related, following the same logic? (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc., to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)$
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19 $Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below and complete the pattern.$
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20 $Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must NOT be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word) Duleep Trophy : Cricket$
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21 $Each vowel in the word ‘STAMINA’ is changed to the preceding letter in the English alphabetical order and each consonant is changed to the following letter in the English alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical order between the letter which is the third from the right and the fourth from the left in the group of letters thus formed?$
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22 $In a certain code language, ‘can we play’ is coded as ‘ae tc nx’ and ‘play in school’ is coded as ‘tc rm ef’. How is ‘play’ coded in that language?$
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23 $In a certain code language, ‘BOOK’ is written as ‘ZNNI’ and ‘SHOP’ is written as ‘QFNN’. How will ‘NOTES’ be written in that language?$
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24 $Six letters J, K, L, M, N and O are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figure below. Find the letter on the face opposite to J.$
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25 $Six letters U, V, W, X, Y and Z are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figure. Find the letter on the face opposite to V.$
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General Awareness

25 questions

26 $Chand Bardai’s famous literary work ________, mentions Prithviraj Chauhan‘s love story and heroic deeds.$
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27 $Who established Shantiniketan and when?$
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28 $In which year was the Digital India mission launched?$
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29 $In July 2020, which state initiated the 'Ashirwad Scheme' to extend financial support for a daughter's marriage who belongs to a family earning a lower income?$
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30 $Hindustani singer Pandit Venkatesh Kumar was honoured with 'Kalidas Samman-2022' by which state government?$
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31 $Which of the following institutes was founded by Mrinalini Sarabhai who was a Bharatanatyam and Kathakali dancer?$
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32 $Match the points under Column A with those under Column B. Column A Column B i. Annelida a. Tapeworm ii. Arthropoda b. Sea star iii. Echinodermata c. Ant iv. Platyhelminthes d. Earthworm$
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33 $Which of the following hills is located in the Eastern Ghats?$
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34 $Who among the following players is related to table tennis?$
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35 $What are the five Fs of indirect transmission?$
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36 $Which of the following is an example of public sector industry in India?$
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37 $The Election Laws Amendment Bill passed in the Parliament recently seeks to implement certain electoral reforms. One of them is the eligibility date. Till now, only one date - 1 January was considered for deciding eligibility with respect to age. What reform does the Bill seek in this regard?$
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38 $Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty of the Indian citizens?$
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39 $______ leaves are used to make bidis.$
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40 $Buddhadev Dasgupta is famous for playing which of the following musical instruments?$
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41 $In which of the following years was Pro Kabaddi League established in India?$
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42 $According to Census of India 2011, what is the gap between male and female literacy rate in India?$
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43 $In which form of exchange are goods used as medium of exchange?$
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44 $What is the product formed when zinc and sulphuric acid react?$
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45 $In the state legislative assembly, the Money bill can be introduced with the prior permission of __________.$
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46 $Which of the following gases emits red light when electricity is passed through it?$
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47 $The Vedangas are Hindu auxiliary disciplines that originated in ancient times and are linked to the study of the Vedas. These are _________ in number.$
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48 $Gangaur Festival, Pushkar Fair, Nagaur Fair and Urs Fair are the popular fairs and festivals of which state?$
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49 $Who among the following freedom fighters is known as ‘Deshbandhu’?$
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50 $What was the actual growth rate of the first five-year plan?$
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Column A	Column B
i. Annelida	a. Tapeworm
ii. Arthropoda	b. Sea star
iii. Echinodermata	c. Ant
iv. Platyhelminthes	d. Earthworm

Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions

51 $The average of the squares of the first 46 natural numbers is$
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52 $\frac{9}{5}$
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53 $15\%$
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54 $\Delta DEF$
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55 $30^\circ$
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56 $30\%$
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57 $m + n = 24$
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58 $\frac{1}{1 + \cos\theta} + \frac{1}{1 - \cos\theta} = ?$
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59 $\frac{1}{6}$
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60 $\left[(2.5 + 1.5)^2 \div 4 \text{ of } \frac{1}{2} \times 8 - 1\right]$
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61 $5 : 4$
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62 $2 : 3$
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63 $7\tan\theta = 3$
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64 $Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 48 minutes and 66 minutes, respectively. If both the pipes are opened simultaneously, then after how many minutes should pipe B be closed so that the tank gets filled in 32 minutes?$
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65 $The given pie chart shows the expenditure by a state government on various sports during a particular year. If the total amount spent on tennis and football is ₹1,45,000, then the total amount (in ₹) spent on all$
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66 $20\%$
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67 $In triangle ABC, the length of side BC is 2 cm less than twice the length of side AB. The length of side AC exceeds the length of side AB by 10 cm. The perimeter of the triangle is 40 cm. Determine the length (in cm) of the smallest side of the triangle.$
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68 $From a point T, the length of the tangent to a circle is 32 cm and the distance of T from the centre is 40 cm. The diameter (in cm) of the circle is:$
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69 $4 : 5$
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70 $In a garden, there are 6 daisy plants the first year. Each year, a gardener adds 3 new daisy plants. He has 26 jasmine plants the first year and loses 2 each year. When will the number of daisy plants equal to the number of jasmine plants after the first year?$
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71 $Which of following numbers is NOT divisible by 11?$
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72 $\cot^4\phi - \cot^2\phi = 1$
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73 $The following pie chart shows the study time of different subjects of a student in a day. Study the pie chart and answer the question. If the student studied English for 3 hours, then he studied Mathematics for:$
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74 $The given table shows the production of iron rods by a company for a period of 6 months. Study the table and answer the question that follows. Month January March May July September November Production 6075458590108 What is the ratio of the month having the highest production to the month having the least production?$
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75 $ax + by = 2$
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Month	January	March	May	July	September	November
Production	60	75	45	85	90	108

English Comprehension

25 questions

76 $Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. He had ________ the ________ into smaller clips.$
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77 $Select the sentence that does NOT have a spelling error.$
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78 $Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. My sisters wished me good luck before I went on the stage to sing.$
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79 $Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The drug pedlar was arrested by the narcotics team.$
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80 $Select the correct option to form a meaningful sentence. I / that / the chef / to work / in / the new / heard / restaurant / is going / across the road. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)$
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81 $Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. Many people love to visit enchanting hills.$
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82 $Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. A. needs to be B. the shelf in C. a piece of wood D. the kitchen E. need to buy F. replaced, so I will$
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83 $Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The list of subjects to be discussed at a meeting$
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84 $Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in brackets to fill in the blank. She has _______ (witty) remarks about everything.$
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85 $Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Paralysed$
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86 $The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an adverbial usage error. Mr. Arun / will pay dear / for his / financial mistake.$
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87 $Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in brackets to fill in the blank. Listening to the same lecture everyday appeared very ___________ to him. (boring)$
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88 $Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. We have postponed this movie outing too many times, so we are going tomorrow, come _____ or shine.$
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89 $Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. O. went P. yesterday Q. we R. to the S. park$
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90 $Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Repulse$
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91 $Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence. One must be confident of winning and gaining one’s goals and must face situations, disasters, trials and setbecks of life with confidence.$
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92 $Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Five years later, I was eating this same dish at the same restaurant.$
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93 $Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Scientists were conducting experiments on the newly discovered species.$
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94 $Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (P) the sun (Q) to our planet, Earth (O) provides essential energy (R) sustaining life and warmth$
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95 $The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. The employees were comfortable / with me and they talked about / their problems since / I has worked there as a manager.$
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. People often say that the stars govern their fate but they forget the fact that success or failure is the result of one’s own (1)________. If we sow chaff, we can’t reap grain; and the result or consequence of an action depends on what one does and to the extent he (2)________ it. If we work hard, we succeed only to the extent that we work. People who think that the law of karma is (3)________ may feel that if one is destined to get something he will always get it whether he strives for it or not. But experience tells us that reward and punishments are the direct result of our action. Honesty and hard work never go unrewarded and (4)________ and evil deeds never go (5)________. In fact even the law of karma, in its proper sense, means that the fruit we get is decided by whatever actions we did in the past.
96 $Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.$
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97 $Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.$
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98 $Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.$
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99 $Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.$
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100 $Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.$
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