SSC CGL Mock Test 22 — 2024 Tier-I PYQ (25 Sept 2024, Shift 1)

Question 1

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? CQJG, ERMJ, ?, ITSP, KUVS

Accepted Answer

C) GSPM

Question 2

All the six members of a family, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, live together. 2 is the daughter of 3, but 3 is not the mother of 2. 1 and 3 are a married couple. 5 is the sister of 3. 4 is the daughter of 1. 6 is the brother of 2. Who is the mother of 2?

Accepted Answer

C) 1

Question 3

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 35, 46, 68, 101, 145, ?

Accepted Answer

A) 200

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

C) ZZAZZA

Question 5

11 is related to 121 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 22 is related to 484. To which of the following is 31 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)

Accepted Answer

A) 961

Question 6

In a certain code language, ‘EAGLE’ is written as ‘DZFKD’ and ‘DREAM’ is written as ‘CQDZL’. How will ‘SINCE’ be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

C) RHMBD

Question 7

Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the given series. HM71, JP68, LS65, NV62, ?

Accepted Answer

D) PY59

Question 8

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: Some vegetables are fruits. Some fruits are flowers. All flowers are garlands. Conclusions: I. Some garlands are fruits. II. Some vegetables are flowers. III. Some vegetables are garlands.

Accepted Answer

B) Only conclusion I follows

Question 9

The same operation(s) are followed in all the given 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

B) 11 : 121

Question 10

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (24, 15, 120) (21, 19, 133) (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

D) (27, 12, 108)

Question 11

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one 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

C) WVTS

Question 12

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially place from left to right in the blanks below to balance the given equation. 75 _ 3 _ 17 _ 8 = 0

Accepted Answer

D) ÷, −, −

Question 13

In a certain code language, 'EXCESS' is written as '726572121', 'ENERGY' is written as '716720927', how will 'ESCAPE' be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

C) 72153187

Question 14

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. CRW: TIN :: DOZ: UFQ :: ALW:?

Accepted Answer

B) RCN

Question 15

Which number will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 27 × 3 + 4 ÷ 2 − 7 = ?

Accepted Answer

D) 8

Question 16

The question contains pairs of words that are related to each other in a certain way. Three of the following four word pairs are alike as these have the same relationship and thus form a group. Which word pair is the one that DOES NOT belong to that group? (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

A) Shoes – feet

Question 17

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. 4 : 68 :: 8 : 136 :: 9 : ? (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

D) 153

Question 18

The position of how many letters will change if each of the letters in the word ‘CORNFLAKES’ is re-arranged in the English alphabetical order from left to right?

Accepted Answer

C) Eight

Question 19

Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for protecting and improving the environment and safeguarding forests and wildlife?

Accepted Answer

C) Article 48-A

Question 20

According to Mendeleev's Periodic Table, which elements’ properties matched up remarkably well with eka-silicon?

Accepted Answer

D) Germanium

Question 21

The Atal Innovation Mission was launched in year ________.

Accepted Answer

B) 2016

Question 22

Ishwari Prasad is credited to have introduced the ________ Gharana of Kathak.

Accepted Answer

D) Lucknow

Question 23

Which essential amino acid enhances calcium absorption and also plays an important role in the formation of collagen?

Accepted Answer

C) Lysine

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of an eastern coast port?

Accepted Answer

B) Chennai Port

Question 25

Who suggested the law that the British Government passed in 1856 to support widow remarriage?

Accepted Answer

B) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

Question 26

In 2022, Vinay Mohan Kwatra took charge as the Foreign Secretary of India. Prior to this, he served as the ambassador to which of the following countries?

Accepted Answer

C) Nepal

Question 27

An organic reaction used to convert an aryl diazonium salt into an aryl halide using a copper(I) halide catalyst is called:

Accepted Answer

C) Sandmeyer reaction

Question 28

Pulakeshin II assumed the title of ‘Dakshinapatheshvara’ (lord of the south) after defeating which of the following rulers of north India?

Accepted Answer

B) Harshavardhana

Question 29

In chess which of the following may move only diagonally?

Accepted Answer

A) The Bishop

Question 30

Which famous santoor player was honoured with the Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan Award in 1998?

Accepted Answer

B) Shivkumar Sharma

Question 31

In 1910, The United India House at Seattle, USA, was set up by ___________.

Accepted Answer

B) Tarak Nath Das and GD Kumar

Question 32

Alla Rakha is famous for playing which of the following musical instruments?

Accepted Answer

D) Tabla

Question 33

The record obtained by the measurement of earthquake is called a:

Accepted Answer

B) seismogram

Question 34

Makar Sankranti is the festival dedicated to which of the following Lords?

Accepted Answer

B) Surya

Question 35

What is the primary objective of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act of 2006 in India?

Accepted Answer

D) To promote and facilitate the development of MSMEs

Question 36

NDP = _________.

Accepted Answer

A) GDP – Depreciation

Question 37

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Election Commission?

Accepted Answer

A) Part XV

Question 38

Ghiyas ud-din Balban had set up a _________ department called 'Diwan-i-arz'.

Accepted Answer

A) military

Question 39

According to Census of India 2011, female adolescents in the age group of 10-19 years had a share of:

Accepted Answer

B) 47.3%

Question 40

When did a States Reorganisation Commission was set up, which recommended the creation of linguistic States on the basis of larger linguistic groups?

Accepted Answer

B) December 1953

Question 41

Which of the following is associated with the retreating monsoon in India?

Accepted Answer

C) October heat

Question 42

Where was the Durand Cup Tournament started in India in 1888?

Accepted Answer

C) Shimla

Question 43

The salaries of P and Q together amount to ₹9,60,000. P and Q save 64% and 44%, respectively of their individual salaries. If P’s expenditure is 1.5 times Q’s expenditure, then what is the ratio of P’s salary to Q’s salary?

Accepted Answer

B) 7 : 3

Question 44

It is always possible to draw a circle passing through ______ non-collinear points in a plane.

Accepted Answer

A) 3

Question 45

Rohini buys a Bluetooth headphone set for ₹1,700 from a wholesale shop and marks it at ₹2,000. Later on, she allows a discount of 40% on its sale. What is her loss or gain percentage (correct up to two decimal places)?

Accepted Answer

C) 29.41% loss

Question 46

The average of the squares of the first 48 natural numbers is

Accepted Answer

D) 792.17

Question 47

The simple interest on a sum for 6 years is three-fifth of the sum. The rate of interest per annum is:

Accepted Answer

C) 10%

Question 48

If the lengths of two sides of an isosceles triangle are 6 cm and 12 cm, then find the length of the third side.

Accepted Answer

C) 12 cm

Question 49

Nihira is 25 years old and Punith is 30 years old. How many years ago was the ratio of their ages 3 : 4?

Accepted Answer

D) 10 years

Question 50

Suppose P starts walking at a speed of 8 km/h. After 8 hours B started travelling on a bicycle at a speed of 24 km/h. The distance from the starting B can catch A is:

Accepted Answer

B) 96 km

Question 51

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

Accepted Answer

A) 70°

Question 52

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. My dog / barks / very louder / at night.

Accepted Answer

B) very louder

Question 53

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. A comic play was performed by the comedian.

Accepted Answer

B) The comedian performed a comic play.

Question 54

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank. Ram failed initially but after a few years, he _________ in every field.

Accepted Answer

B) succeeded

Question 55

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Raj is very interested in studying human psychology, so he decided to pursue his master’s degree in __________.

Accepted Answer

C) Psychology

Question 56

Select the correctly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

A) Exhilaration

Question 57

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined part in the following sentence. The entire speech of the revivalist fell flat with the crowd that was present there.

Accepted Answer

D) had no effect on

Question 58

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A performer’s first public appearance

Accepted Answer

B) Debut

Question 59

Select the option that can substitute/replace the bracketed word correctly and complete the sentence. If he runs, he (get) there in time.

Accepted Answer

A) will get

Question 60

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Laudable

Accepted Answer

C) Deplorable

Question 61

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Dissolve

Accepted Answer

D) Appear

Question 62

The following sentence contains a word with a spelling error. Rectify the sentence by selecting the correct spelling of the identified word from the given options. Later on, he was truely apologetic for his misconduct in the meeting.

Accepted Answer

C) Truly

Question 63

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. Our university is affiliated with various institutes all over the world.

Accepted Answer

D) allied

Question 64

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The company specialises at / designing, crafting and manufacturing / exquisite, high-quality furniture / of exceptional craftsmanship.

Accepted Answer

C) The company specialises at