SSC CGL Mock Test 17 — 2024 Tier-I PYQ (26 Sept 2024, Shift 2)

Question 1

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the letter- cluster that is different. Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster

Accepted Answer

A) ORTU

Question 2

In a certain code language, ‘D’ is coded as ‘16’, ‘B’ is coded as ‘4’ and ‘T’ is coded as ‘400’. How will ‘H’ be coded in the same language?

Accepted Answer

B) 64

Question 3

In a certain code language, ‘A + B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’; ‘A − B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’; ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’ and ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’. Based on the above, how is I related to H if ‘B + R × I − T ÷ H’?

Accepted Answer

D) Father’s brother

Question 4

Each of the letters in the word ‘DARKEN’ is arranged in the English alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter which is second from the left end and the one which is third from the right end in the new letter-cluster thus formed?

Accepted Answer

A) Six

Question 5

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 176,167,156,147,136, ?

Accepted Answer

A) 127

Question 6

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 /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.) (16, 7, 112) (8, 12, 96)

Accepted Answer

D) (15, 8, 120)

Question 7

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. ABC_FG_JK_MOPQ_TUV_Y

Accepted Answer

A) EHLRW

Question 8

In a certain code language, ‘FUTURE’ is written as ‘IXWXUH’ and ‘ISLAND’ is written as ‘LVODQG’. How will ‘JERSEY’ be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

D) MHUVHB

Question 9

Which of the four options will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? FX32, EV38, DT44, CR50, ?

Accepted Answer

A) BP56

Question 10

In a certain code language, ‘bright colour rainbow’ is coded as ‘mq bj st’ and ‘sunny bright day’ is coded as ‘nv bj fm’. How is ‘bright’ coded in that language?

Accepted Answer

A) bj

Question 11

The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair. (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.)

Accepted Answer

A) 34 : 44

Question 12

Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? QGMW, VCPU, AYSS, ? , KQYO

Accepted Answer

A) FUVQ

Question 13

‘Conceal’ is related to ‘Disclose’ in the same way as ‘Identical’ is related to ‘________’. (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.)

Accepted Answer

D) Distinct

Question 14

What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘÷’ and ‘–‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘+’ are interchanged? 7 + 4 ÷18 – 3 × 2 = ?

Accepted Answer

D) 24

Question 15

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. 3 — 20 — 5 4 — 17 — 3 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)

Accepted Answer

B) 9 — 77 — 8

Question 16

Select the number that will come in the place of the question mark(?), if ‘+’ and ‘ – ‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged 11 ÷ 8 – 78 × 6 + 37 = ?

Accepted Answer

A) 64

Question 17

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the given statements. Statements: All Grapes are Berries. Some Berries are Juices. All Juices are Sodas. Conclusions: (I) Some Berries are Grapes. (II) Some Sodas are Berries.

Accepted Answer

B) Both the conclusions (I) and (II) follow

Question 18

The concept of ‘Independence of judiciary’ in the Indian Constitution is taken from the Constitution of:

Accepted Answer

C) The USA

Question 19

Which state in India was the most transformed by the Green Revolution?

Accepted Answer

D) Punjab

Question 20

Which of the following parts of the mountain will receive the most rainfall from moisture-laden winds?

Accepted Answer

A) Windward side

Question 21

In the context of vernier calliper, an internal jaw is used to measure:

Accepted Answer

D) the internal diameter of a hollow cylinder and pipes

Question 22

Tsang Po and Jamuna are other names of which river?

Accepted Answer

D) Brahmaputra

Question 23

What is the cost of the ‘Nand Baba Milk Mission’ scheme launched by the Uttar Pradesh state government in 2023 to provide milk producers the facility of selling their milk at a reasonable price in villages through dairy co-operative societies?

Accepted Answer

D) ₹1,000 crore

Question 24

Medini Rai of Chanderi, Hasan Khan of Mewat and Mahmud Lodi joined Rana Sanga with their forces to fight against which of the following Mughal rulers?

Accepted Answer

A) Babur

Question 25

Which singer from Assam was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019?

Accepted Answer

D) Bhupen Hazarika

Question 26

Belur Math was founded by which of the following social reformers in British India?

Accepted Answer

A) Swami Vivekanand

Question 27

‘Castling’ is related to which of the following sports?

Accepted Answer

D) Chess

Question 28

Who among the following was the shortest-serving Prime Minister of India?

Accepted Answer

B) Gulzarilal Nanda

Question 29

Which of the following organisations is NOT a winner of the $100,000 cash prize as ‘Best Small Business: Good Food for All’, announced by the United Nations for providing inspiring, diverse and impactful solutions in improving access to healthy and sustainable food?

Accepted Answer

A) Patanjali

Question 30

At the 36th National Games, Hashika Ramchandra won six gold medals in which of the following sports?

Accepted Answer

C) Swimming

Question 31

Umayalpuram K Sivaraman is an eminent musician associated with which of the following musical instruments?

Accepted Answer

D) Mridangam

Question 32

Which of the following ports was developed as a Satellite port to relieve the pressure at the Mumbai port?

Accepted Answer

D) Jawaharlal Nehru Port

Question 33

In which of the following situations does the government run a deficit budget?

Accepted Answer

B) When the government expenditure exceeds revenue.

Question 34

Rottela Panduga or the Roti Festival is celebrated in which Indian state?

Accepted Answer

C) Andhra Pradesh

Question 35

In the context of Mathura school of Art, during which of the following periods were a number of sculptures of Brahmanical deities, such as Kartikeya, Vishnu and Kubera carved?

Accepted Answer

D) Kushana

Question 36

As per the UNDP, the rank of Sri Lanka in the Human Development Index (2022) is:

Accepted Answer

B) 73/189

Question 37

If a bar magnet is hung from a string, in which direction does its north pole point?

Accepted Answer

B) North

Question 38

Fugdi dance is associated with which of the following states?

Accepted Answer

A) Goa

Question 39

Which of the following groups/parties was started in San Francisco, United States of America during the Indian National Movement?

Accepted Answer

D) Ghadar Party

Question 40

Which writ is issued by a high court or supreme court when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

D) Prohibition

Question 41

The central angle of a sector is 80° and whose length is 96π. What is the radius of the circle?

Accepted Answer

D) 216 units

Question 42

If a ∶ b = c ∶ d = e ∶ f = 5 ∶ 7, then what is the ratio (3a + 5c + 11e) ∶ (3b + 5d + 11f)?

Accepted Answer

C) 5 : 7

Question 43

The five-digit number 45yz0 is divisible by 40. What is the maximum possible value of (y + z)?

Accepted Answer

C) 16

Question 44

Simplify the following expression. (60 + 64 ÷ 4 of 4) × {1000 ÷ ((10 of (3 + 2)) × 2 of 5)} − 28 + (100 × 3 of 3).

Accepted Answer

B) 1000

Question 45

Varun and Raju, working together, can complete a job in 40 hours whereas Varun alone can complete the same job in 50 hours. The number of hours required by Raju to complete the job alone is:

Accepted Answer

A) 200

Question 46

The marked price of an electronic watch in a store is ₹15,620 and it is available at a discount of 27%. What is the price (in ₹, to the nearest tens) that a customer pays if he buys from the store?

Accepted Answer

B) 11,400

Question 47

Half litre of a solution contains 15% of alcohol. To change the alcohol concentration to 50%, find the quantity of alcohol to be mixed.

Accepted Answer

B) 350 ml

Question 48

The side BC of ∆ABC is produced to a point D. If AC = BC and ∠BAC = 70°, then find the value of 2.5∠ACD − 1.5∠ABC.

Accepted Answer

A) 245°

Question 49

What principal would amount to ₹21,420 in 2 years at the rate of 9.5% p.a. simple interest?

Accepted Answer

C) ₹18,000

Question 50

The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 174. Find the smaller number.

Accepted Answer

C) 86

Question 51

A thief takes off on his bike at a certain speed, after seeing a police car at a distance of 250 m. The police car starts chasing the thief and catches him. If the thief runs 1.5 km before being caught and the speed of the police car is 70 km/h, then what is the speed of thief’s bike (in km/h)?

Accepted Answer

B) 60

Question 52

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Just bite the ______ and tell him the truth.

Accepted Answer

A) bullet

Question 53

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I like bread made up of corn __________.

Accepted Answer

B) flour

Question 54

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

Accepted Answer

A) Audible

Question 55

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Insert

Accepted Answer

A) Remove

Question 56

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. Verity is a good virtue for human life.

Accepted Answer

B) Truth

Question 57

Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice. The issue has been successfully resolved by the customer care team.

Accepted Answer

D) The customer care team has successfully resolved the issue.

Question 58

Select the most appropriate verb / verb phrase to fill in the blank. The team ________________ the championship before their star player got injured.

Accepted Answer

B) had won

Question 59

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Money collected from people for a cause.

Accepted Answer

C) Fund

Question 60

Select the most appropriate option that can rectify the incorrectly spelt word in the following sentence. In our quest for power, we often fail to acknowlege the existence of other people.

Accepted Answer

C) acknowledge

Question 61

Identify from the given options the word which is similar in meaning to the following word. Munificent

Accepted Answer

A) Magnanimous

Question 62

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. Bincy’s mother kept her cards close to her chest.

Accepted Answer

D) Kept her plans and thoughts hidden

Question 63

Identify the error in the given sentence. My colleague always works latest than me.

Accepted Answer

B) latest

Question 64

Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice. Gill scored 3 centuries in Tata IPL 2023

Accepted Answer

B) 3 centuries were scored by Gill in Tata IPL 2023.