SSC CGL Mock Test 35 — 2024 Tier-I PYQ (23 Sept 2024, Shift 2)

Question 1

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given sets. (3, 9, 27) (4, 16, 64) (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) (7, 49, 343)

Question 2

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 6408 × 8 + 27 – 15 ÷ 10 = ?

Accepted Answer

B) 924

Question 3

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 peas are vegetables. All carrots are vegetables. All vegetables are greens. Conclusions: I. All peas are greens. II. All greens are carrots. III. Some greens are peas.

Accepted Answer

A) Both conclusions I and III follow.

Question 4

In a certain code language, ‘BAKE’ is coded as ‘FDMF’ and ‘TURN’ is coded as ‘XXTO’. How will ‘MOCK’ be coded in the given language?

Accepted Answer

B) QREL

Question 5

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (84, 63, 42) (79, 47, 64) (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) (71, 53, 36)

Question 6

Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. MY 84, KW 80, IU 76, GS 72, ?

Accepted Answer

B) EQ 68

Question 7

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. The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster

Accepted Answer

B) NOPPSS

Question 8

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

A) 24 : 4

Question 9

The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letter in the word ‘IMPROVE’ is arranged in English alphabetical order?

Accepted Answer

A) Zero

Question 10

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 crows are parrots. All eagles are parrots. All parrots are birds. Conclusions: I. No crow is a bird. II. Some birds are eagles. III. All birds are crows.

Accepted Answer

A) Only conclusion II follows.

Question 11

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 81, 65, 50, ?, 23, 11

Accepted Answer

B) 36

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) X X X Y X X Y

Question 13

In a certain code language, X + Y means ‘X is the sister of Y’, X − Y means ‘X is the son of Y’, X × Y means ‘X is the husband of Y’, X ÷ Y means ‘X is the mother of Y’. Based on the above, how is T related to X if ‘T + U − V × W ÷ X’?

Accepted Answer

B) Sister

Question 14

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘−‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 15 − 7 ÷ 4 + 36 × 9 = ?

Accepted Answer

D) 39

Question 15

Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? XJUM, VLSO, TNQQ, RPOS, ?

Accepted Answer

A) PRMU

Question 16

In a certain code language, ‘FLAKE’ is written as ‘&2348’ and ‘LAKES’ is written as ‘23@84’. How will ‘S’ be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

D) @

Question 17

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.) 4 : 32 7 : 98

Accepted Answer

B) 3 : 18

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the second five-year plan is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

C) The plan was based on the Keynesian Model.

Question 19

Who among the following was appointed as the Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) to the Indian government in 2022?

Accepted Answer

A) Venkatramanan Anantha Nageswaran

Question 20

Name the pension scheme that seeks to ensure old age protection for unorganised workers.

Accepted Answer

D) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan

Question 21

What is the gas evolved when zinc reacts with sulphuric acid?

Accepted Answer

A) Hydrogen

Question 22

In 2022, who has been appointed as new Attorney General of India?

Accepted Answer

D) R Venkatramani

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a kharif crop?

Accepted Answer

C) Wheat

Question 24

Which of the following is another name of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

D) Ascorbic acid

Question 25

Who among the following Indian classical dancers is associated with Kuchipudi?

Accepted Answer

B) Vempati Chinna Satyam

Question 26

Which of the following Sultans of Delhi primarily adopted a policy of consolidation rather than expansion?

Accepted Answer

B) Balban

Question 27

Which of the following team events is included in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme?

Accepted Answer

D) Hockey

Question 28

Articles 214 to 231 in Part VI of the Indian Constitution deal with the __________.

Accepted Answer

A) High Courts

Question 29

Which of the following ministries launched the PM Daksh scheme?

Accepted Answer

C) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Question 30

__________ is often touted as Tansen of the 20th century, this musical genius blended the best of classical music and created a unique style of his own.

Accepted Answer

B) Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

Question 31

How many ICC World Cups has India won in ODI?

Accepted Answer

C) 2

Question 32

Who first stated the principle of refraction that postulates that every substance has a specific bending ratio – ‘refractive index’?

Accepted Answer

C) Willebrord Snellius

Question 33

Coir conductor Coomi Nariman Wadia was awarded with which of the following awards by the Government of India in 2023?

Accepted Answer

D) Padma Shri

Question 34

Who published Systema Naturae in 1735 classifying the three kingdoms of nature and outlining the sexual system for the classification of plants?

Accepted Answer

D) Carolus Linnaeus

Question 35

When a person is NOT paying anything for public goods, it is known as _________.

Accepted Answer

C) free rider

Question 36

In 1936, The Independent Labour Party was founded by _______.

Accepted Answer

B) BR Ambedkar

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a tributary of Ganga?

Accepted Answer

D) Lohit

Question 38

The most common rainfall measurement is the total rainfall depth during a given period, which is expressed in ________.

Accepted Answer

B) millimetres (mm)

Question 39

Kati Bihu is celebrated in which of the following months in Assam?

Accepted Answer

B) October

Question 40

With reference of Ajivikas, consider the following statements. a) Makkhali Gosala was the prominent teacher of this sect. b) Ajivikas believed in fatalism. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Both a and b

Question 41

Being the President of the Indian National Congress, who among the following had called for complete independence from the British Raj in 1929?

Accepted Answer

A) Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 42

Which Article in the fundamental duty is invoked when you see in a private party that the Indian flag has been used as a covering for the speaker’s desk?

Accepted Answer

C) Article 51A (a)

Question 43

The least number which must be subtracted from 7278745 so as to obtain a sum that is divisible by 11 is:

Accepted Answer

B) 1

Question 44

A motorboat, whose speed in 15 km/h in still water goes 50 km downstream and comes back in a total of 7 hours 30 minutes. The speed of the stream (in km/h) is:

Accepted Answer

B) 5

Question 45

The length, breadth and height of a room is 15 m, 9 m, and 5 m, respectively. From each can of paint 40 square metre of area is painted. How many cans of paint will be needed to paint only the walls of the room?

Accepted Answer

B) 6

Question 46

The distance between the longest chord and the centre of a circle is:

Accepted Answer

A) equal to zero unit

Question 47

The marked price of 55 items was equal to the cost price of 99 items. The selling price of 56 items was equal to the marked price of 35 items. Calculate the profit or loss percentage from the sale of each item.

Accepted Answer

C) 12.5% profit

Question 48

In an election between two candidates, P received 42% of the valid votes and Q won by 45,360 votes. 20% people did not cast their vote. If 10% of the votes cast were found invalid, what is the total number of votes registered in the poll booth?

Accepted Answer

A) 3,93,750

Question 49

Hema is 20 years old and her sister Neha is 30 years old. How many years ago were their ages in the ratio of 3 : 5?

Accepted Answer

D) 5

Question 50

XAB and XCD are two secants to a circle. If XA = 18 cm, AB = 22 cm and XC = 24 cm, then find the value of XD (in cm).

Accepted Answer

C) 30

Question 51

If the medians of a triangle are equal, then the triangle will be:

Accepted Answer

A) equilateral triangle

Question 52

Find the fourth proportional to 4, 9 and 16.

Accepted Answer

C) 36

Question 53

Ten chairs and six tables together cost ₹5,140; three chairs and two tables together cost ₹1,635. The cost of 1 chair and 1 table is:

Accepted Answer

D) ₹700

Question 54

The marked price of a bed sheet is ₹500. At the time of its sale, two successive discounts of 10% and 5% are available. Find the selling price (in ₹) of the bed sheet.

Accepted Answer

B) 427.50

Question 55

A mango juice is made by mixing water and mango concentrate in the ratio 9 : 7. If x litres of water and 3x litres of mango concentrate is mixed in 160 litres of mango juice, then the new ratio becomes 13 : 14. What is the quantity of the new mango juice (in litres)?

Accepted Answer

D) 216

Question 56

Three pipes, P, Q and R, together take four hours to fill a tank. All the three pipes were opened at the same time. After three hours, P was closed, and Q and R filled the remaining tank in two hours. How many hours will P alone take to fill the tank?

Accepted Answer

A) 8

Question 57

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Obstinate

Accepted Answer

C) Stubborn

Question 58

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Left out in the cold

Accepted Answer

C) To be ignored

Question 59

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A thing that can be easily carried by hands

Accepted Answer

D) Portable

Question 60

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. He always wants to be in the company of those who are intellectually superior than him.

Accepted Answer

A) superior than him.

Question 61

Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Mr. Amar refused him admittance.

Accepted Answer

D) Admittance was refused to him by Mr. Amar.

Question 62

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Break the ice

Accepted Answer

D) To say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed, especially at the beginning of a meeting, party

Question 63

Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank. The summer was ______ hot this year.

Accepted Answer

D) too

Question 64

Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The mothers, who suffer from postpartum depression, feel ______ by their children. (vexed)

Accepted Answer

D) annoyed