SSC CGL Mock Test 24 — 2024 Tier-I PYQ (24 Sept 2024, Shift 2)

Question 1

The position(s) of how many letters will remain unchanged if all the letters in the word ‘ASTEROID’ are arranged in English alphabetical order?

Accepted Answer

D) One

Question 2

Which number will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 14 − 45 × 5 + 6 ÷ 3 = ?

Accepted Answer

C) 5

Question 3

Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? HKPT, JLNS, LMLR, ?, POHP

Accepted Answer

A) NNJQ

Question 4

In a certain code language, ‘IFF’ is coded as ‘21’ and ‘ARB’ is coded as ‘21’. How will ‘CAW’ be coded in that language?

Accepted Answer

B) 27

Question 5

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers. (317, 202) (438, 323) (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) (402, 287)

Question 6

22 is related to 176 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 32 is related to 256. To which of the following is 48 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

B) 384

Question 7

In a certain code language, ‘TERRAIN’ is written as ‘VETTAIP’ and ‘TRAFFIC’ is written as ‘VTAHHIE’. How will ‘MOTOR’ be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

A) OOVOT

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

C) NORP

Question 9

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

D) KNP

Question 10

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers. (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.) 11 : 1331 9 : 729

Accepted Answer

B) 7 : 343

Question 11

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.) Pig : Piglets :: Deer : ?

Accepted Answer

C) Fawn

Question 12

In this question, 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 necklaces are squares. Some squares are circles. No circle is a ring. Conclusions: I.No square is a ring. II.No ring is a circle. III.Some squares are necklaces.

Accepted Answer

A) Only conclusions II and III follow.

Question 13

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, ?

Accepted Answer

A) 50

Question 14

In a certain code language, ‘A + B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’; ‘A – B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’; ‘A x B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’ and ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’. Based on the above, if M + Q – R + K – Y, then how is M related to Y?

Accepted Answer

C) Mother’s mother

Question 15

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the following equation correct? 29 × 145 + 5 − 640 ÷ 15 = 216

Accepted Answer

A) ÷ and +

Question 16

The second number in the given number-pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) is/are followed in all the number-pairs, except one. Find that odd number-pair. (NOTE: The relation should be found without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits)

Accepted Answer

A) 18 : 306

Question 17

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding Fundamental Rights?

Accepted Answer

B) Fundamental rights are derived from the Britain Constitution.

Question 18

Under which scheme are collateral free loans of up to ₹10 Lakh extended by the Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) in India?

Accepted Answer

B) Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana

Question 19

Which of the following festivals observed in Assam is majorly celebrated by Vaishnavites?

Accepted Answer

B) Doljatra

Question 20

Which of the following group of months is the coldest in North India?

Accepted Answer

C) December and January

Question 21

Some of the talas invented by ____________ include Trimukhi, Panchamukhi, Saptamukhi and Navamukhi.

Accepted Answer

A) M Balamuralikrishna

Question 22

In which year was the temple entry movement started by Bhimrao Ambedkar?

Accepted Answer

C) 1927

Question 23

Who among the following dancers was the first one from the state of Odisha to be conferred the Padma Vibhushan Award?

Accepted Answer

C) Kelucharan Mohapatra

Question 24

Sankalp Gupta is associated with which of the following events?

Accepted Answer

A) Chess

Question 25

Where was the 1912 session of the India National Congress held in Bihar?

Accepted Answer

C) Bankipore

Question 26

Harmonium player, Tulsidas Borkar, was awarded with the ___________ in 2016.

Accepted Answer

A) Padma Shri

Question 27

Which ocean is encircling the continent of Antarctica and extends northward to 60 degrees south latitude?

Accepted Answer

D) Southern Ocean

Question 28

Which Article mentions the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

Accepted Answer

C) Article 148

Question 29

Who among the following is the first Indian to win gold at Junior World Weightlifting Championship in May 2022?

Accepted Answer

D) Harshada Sharad Garud

Question 30

The real name of Babur, the founder of Mughal dynasty in India was:

Accepted Answer

A) Zahiruddin Muhammad

Question 31

About what percentage of passenger traffic is carried by roads in India?

Accepted Answer

B) 87%

Question 32

Rudrankksh Patil is associated with _________.

Accepted Answer

B) shooting

Question 33

Which of the following classes includes the family of turtles?

Accepted Answer

B) Reptilia

Question 34

According to the Census of India 2001, which of the following is the main reason that Indian men migrate?

Accepted Answer

C) Work and employment

Question 35

Which of the following States have enacted the Cattle Preservation Act, 2021 in July-August 2021 to regulate slaughter and transport of cattle and proposed an amendment in December 2021 to allow inter-district transportation of cattle for agricultural and animal husbandry except in districts sharing international border?

Accepted Answer

D) Assam

Question 36

Which types of gametes are found in Spirogyra?

Accepted Answer

D) Isogamous and non-flagellated

Question 37

The 'Make in India' initiative primarily focuses on which sector?

Accepted Answer

A) Manufacturing

Question 38

Which of the following was NOT one of the basic attributes of Ashokas' Dhamma?

Accepted Answer

C) Celibacy

Question 39

N. Rangasamy sworn in as the Chief Minister of Puducherry in May 2021. What is the name of the party he formed?

Accepted Answer

B) All India NR Congress

Question 40

Identify the INCORRECT pair regarding motion and their examples?

Accepted Answer

C) Oscillatory motion – Earth moving around the sun

Question 41

Which gas is evolved when iron and water react?

Accepted Answer

A) Hydrogen

Question 42

Ghanshyam is thrice as old as Akash. 10 years ago, Ghanshyam was four times as old as Akash. What is the difference between their current ages (in years)?

Accepted Answer

D) 60

Question 43

An article is sold for₹747 after successive discounts of 17% and x%. If the marked price of the article is₹1,600, what is the value of x?

Accepted Answer

B) 43.75

Question 44

Two goods trains 132 m and 108 m in length are running towards each other on parallel tracks. The first train is running at a speed of 32 km/h and the second at a speed of 40 km/h. How much time will they take to cross each other after meeting?

Accepted Answer

A) 12 s

Question 45

On dividing a number by 55, we get 28 as the remainder. On dividing the same number by 11, what is the remainder?

Accepted Answer

D) 6

Question 46

Vipul spends 30% of his monthly income on rent, 60% of the remaining on groceries, and 40% of the remaining on others. If he saves ₹ 7056 in a month, then how much (in ₹) does he spend on groceries?

Accepted Answer

C) 17640

Question 47

A man buys 10 kg of wheat at a rate of ₹26/kg. The wheat is mixed with 6 kg of other good quality of wheat to get a mixture at a price of ₹35/kg. The price of good quality wheat per kg (in ₹) is:

Accepted Answer

C) 50

Question 48

What is the length (in cm) of each side of a cube if the volume of a cube is 13,824 cm3?

Accepted Answer

B) 24

Question 49

If the mean proportional between p and q is 12, then the possible values of p and q, respectively, are:

Accepted Answer

C) 24, 6

Question 50

The radii of two concentric circles are 26 cm and 10 cm. If the chord of the greater circle is a tangent to the smaller circle, then find the length of that chord.

Accepted Answer

C) 48 cm

Question 51

A person purchased a table and a sofa for ₹28,000. He sold the sofa at a profit of 10% and the table at a profit 15.25%. If his total profit was 13%, then the difference between the cost price of the sofa and the table (in ₹) is:

Accepted Answer

B) 4000

Question 52

A cell phone is available for Rs.600 or for Rs.300 cash down payment together with Rs.360 to be paid after two months. Find the rate of interest charged under this scheme.

Accepted Answer

B) 120%

Question 53

Let C be a circle with centre O and PQ be a minor arc on C. Let R and S be two points on the major arc of PQ on C. If PQ subtends an angle 80° at O, find ∠PRQ and ∠PSQ, respectively.

Accepted Answer

C) 40° and 40°

Question 54

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word. At times, David behaves in a very obdurate manner to kids.

Accepted Answer

C) obstinate

Question 55

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence. Rahul won the extempore competition. He is lucky to be blessed with the gift of the gab.

Accepted Answer

D) A talent for speaking

Question 56

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Nina has not yet learned how to straighten up and fly right.

Accepted Answer

B) improve her absurd behaviour and act seriously

Question 57

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I had not only helped her by giving hints but also with providing her links.

Accepted Answer

A) helped her not only by

Question 58

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Positive self-talk have a great affect on one’s self-worth.

Accepted Answer

D) has a great effect

Question 59

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Deepak is studying B.tech. at IIT Delhi to become the engineer.

Accepted Answer

B) the engineer

Question 60

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. He was given a reward for his contribution by the Governor.

Accepted Answer

C) The governor gave him a reward for his contribution.

Question 61

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Hostile

Accepted Answer

D) Friendly

Question 62

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Dealing with things in a practical and sensible way

Accepted Answer

A) Pragmatic

Question 63

Select the correct spelling to fill in the blank. Definitions of _________ are subjective to various interpretations.

Accepted Answer

A) sovereignty

Question 64

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Foment

Accepted Answer

D) Regulate