SSC CGL Mock Test 5 — 2024 Tier-I PYQ (10 Sept 2024, Shift 2)

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

D) Mother’s mother

Question 2

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 543, 518, 495, 474, 455, ?

Accepted Answer

D) 438

Question 3

104 is related to 13 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 136 is related to 17. To which of the following is 232 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) 29

Question 4

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 bags are purses. All purses are wallets. All wallets are sacks. Conclusions: (I) All purses are sacks. (II) Some wallets are bags.

Accepted Answer

A) Both conclusions (I) and (II) are follow

Question 5

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: No bench is chair. All sofas are benches. All tables are sofas. Conclusions: I. No table is a chair. II. Some sofas are chairs. III. All tables are benches.

Accepted Answer

D) Only conclusions I and III follow

Question 6

In a certain code language, ‘COWS’ is coded as ‘7935’ and ‘OILY’ is coded as ‘2568’. What is the code for ‘O’ in that language?

Accepted Answer

A) 5

Question 7

Three of the following number-pairs are alike in some manner and hence form a group. Which number-pair does not belong to that group? (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

D) 15 – 240

Question 8

Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that group? The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster

Accepted Answer

A) DHK

Question 9

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. BACK : CCBI : : TEST : UGRR : : WORK : ?

Accepted Answer

D) XQQI

Question 10

Select the pair in which the numbers are related to each other in the same way as are the numbers in the given pairs. (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.) 12 : 25 11 : 23

Accepted Answer

C) 21 : 43

Question 11

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.) (25, 300, 6) (19, 342, 9)

Accepted Answer

C) (18, 288, 8)

Question 12

In a certain code language, ‘TIZZ’ is written as ‘VKBB’ and ‘QOPH’ is written as ‘SQRJ’. How will ‘CKAU’ be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

A) EMCW

Question 13

Each vowel in the word ‘SIMILAR’ is changed to the following letter in the English alphabetical order and each consonant is changed to the preceding letter in the English alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical order between the letter which is the second from the left end and the third from the left end in the group of letters thus formed?

Accepted Answer

C) One

Question 14

Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? ICT, FES, CGR, ZIQ, ?

Accepted Answer

B) WKP

Question 15

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. DOY:PAK ::BQM:NCY :: ILU:?

Accepted Answer

D) UXG

Question 16

Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 116 - 92 ÷ 4 + 25 × 2 - 20 = 150

Accepted Answer

C) 2 and 4

Question 17

Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 72 – 6 + (18 ÷ 4) + 17 – (22 × 2) = 44

Accepted Answer

D) 6 and 4

Question 18

Select the option that represents the letters that when placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete the given letter series. D F _ I J O D _ H I J O _ F H I J O D F _ I J O D _

Accepted Answer

D) HFDHF

Question 19

As of March 2023, how many High Courts are there in India?

Accepted Answer

A) 25

Question 20

Harela is a festival of greenery, peace, prosperity, and environmental conservation, primarily celebrated in which of the following states?

Accepted Answer

D) Uttarakhand

Question 21

Which species is known as black lipped pearl oyster found in the Indo-Pacific, within tropical coral reefs?

Accepted Answer

D) Pinctada margaritifera

Question 22

The CSO adopted the concept of Gross Value Added in ______.

Accepted Answer

B) January 2015

Question 23

Which of the following social reformers of 19th century India was the author of ‘Stree Purush Tulana’?

Accepted Answer

A) Tarabai Shinde

Question 24

How many medals did India win in International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2022, which was held in Cairo, Egypt?

Accepted Answer

C) 7

Question 25

Ustad Vilayat Ali Khan is a maestro in ________.

Accepted Answer

C) Sitar

Question 26

Which physical feature of India prevents the cold winds from central Asia from entering the Indian subcontinents?

Accepted Answer

D) Himalayas

Question 27

Which state initiated the implementation of the Mid-day Meal scheme in elementary schools?

Accepted Answer

A) Tamil Nadu

Question 28

In the 7th Century AD, a new religion called Islam was born in _________.

Accepted Answer

C) Arabia

Question 29

Who among the following freedom fighters of India is the author of the book, ‘The Indian Struggle’?

Accepted Answer

D) Subhas Chandra Bose

Question 30

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution mentions about the organisation of ‘Village Panchayats’?

Accepted Answer

D) Article 40

Question 31

Sitar maestro, Pandit Ravi Shankar was awarded which of the following awards by the Government of India in 1999?

Accepted Answer

C) Bharat Ratna

Question 32

‘Au’ is the symbol for which of the following elements?

Accepted Answer

A) Gold

Question 33

Which of the following options is associated with the class of cold-blooded animals?

Accepted Answer

A) Chameleon

Question 34

Which Article of the Constitution of India grants power to the President to appoint Judges of the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A) Article 124(2)

Question 35

In which year was the International Olympic Committee formed?

Accepted Answer

D) 1894

Question 36

To which group do the alkaline earth metals such as radium, barium and strontium belong?

Accepted Answer

B) Group 2A

Question 37

In which of the following games is one player known as the Wicketkeeper?

Accepted Answer

C) Cricket

Question 38

Which of the following is the transboundary river between India and Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

B) Ravi

Question 39

According to the Agricultural and Processed food products Export Development Authority (APEDA) 2020-2021, which state of India has the first rank in grapes production?

Accepted Answer

A) Maharashtra

Question 40

Gautamiputra Satakarni titled Rajaraja and Maharaja is related to which of the following dynasties?

Accepted Answer

C) Satavahana

Question 41

Which of the following has the highest salinity?

Accepted Answer

B) Lake Van

Question 42

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution contains Fundamental Duties?

Accepted Answer

D) 51A

Question 43

Mohiniyattam is associated with which of the following traditional dance styles?

Accepted Answer

D) Lasya style

Question 44

A policeman noticed a thief at a distance of 500 metres. The policeman started running and the thief also started running at the same time. The thief is running at a speed of 15 km/h. It took 15 minutes for the policeman to catch the thief. Find the speed of the policeman (in km/h).

Accepted Answer

B) 17

Question 45

If A:B = 6 : 8 and B:C = 5 : 12, then A:B:C is:

Accepted Answer

D) 15:20:48

Question 46

ΔEFG and ΔHIJ are similar. Also, ∠E = ∠H and ∠F = ∠I. If 3EF = HI and FG = 9 cm, then IJ is equal to ____.

Accepted Answer

B) 27 cm

Question 47

Places A and B are 20 km apart on the highway. A car starts from A and another from B at the same time. If the cars travel in the same direction at different speeds, they meet in one hour. If they travelled towards each other, they met in 12 minutes. What are the speeds (in km/h) of two cars?

Accepted Answer

A) 60, 40

Question 48

If 45° and 65° are the angles of a triangle, then find the exterior angle of the third angle (remaining angle).

Accepted Answer

A) 110°

Question 49

A right triangle with sides 3 cm, 4 cm and 5 cm is rotated about the sides of 3 cm to form a cone. The volume of the cone so formed is:

Accepted Answer

B) 16π cm3

Question 50

The concentrations of three acids, A, B, and C, are specified as 20%, 30%, and 40%, respectively. They are blended in a ratio of 3 : 5 : a, yielding a solution with a concentration of 30%. What is the value of 'a'?

Accepted Answer

A) 3

Question 51

Ravi's salary was increased by 50%. After some time, his new salary was also increased by 50%. Find his gain percentage of salary.

Accepted Answer

A) 125%

Question 52

If (7777+77) is divided by 78, then the remainder will be:

Accepted Answer

A) 76

Question 53

Two successive discounts of 40% and 30% are equal to a single discount of:

Accepted Answer

C) 58%

Question 54

In a circle of radius 5√13 cm, a chord is at a distance of 10 cm from the centre of the circle. Find the length (in cm) of the chord.

Accepted Answer

A) 30

Question 55

What annual instalment will discharge a debt of ₹26,160 due in 4 years at 6% simple interest p.a.?

Accepted Answer

C) ₹6,000

Question 56

Simplify ​21 −[6 + 7 − {3.22 − (1.1 × 0.2)}].

Accepted Answer

C) 11

Question 57

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Their sporting achievements at the highest level are being utterly ignored.

Accepted Answer

C) Minimally

Question 58

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Stationary

Accepted Answer

D) Still

Question 59

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. Rare species of frogs were very quicker identified by Stella.

Accepted Answer

B) of frogs were very quickly

Question 60

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. Most of the flowers bloom in the spring season but they start to ________ during summer.

Accepted Answer

B) wither

Question 61

Select the most appropriate meaning of the phrase in bold. Your so-called friend has cooked your goose.

Accepted Answer

D) To interfere with, disrupt or ruin something for someone

Question 62

Select the option that can be used as a one word substitute for the given group of words. An often-imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness

Accepted Answer

D) Utopia

Question 63

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Risible

Accepted Answer

A) Serious

Question 64

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. He was an irresponsible person to the matter of taking up responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

B) in the matter of taking up