SSC CGL Mock Test 7 — 2024 Tier-I PYQ (24 Sept 2024, Shift 1)

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

B) SUPU

Question 2

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 spoons are forks. All forks are knives. No knife is a spatula. Conclusions: I. Some knives are spoons. II. No fork is a spatula. III. Some spoons are spatulas.

Accepted Answer

A) Only conclusions I and II follow

Question 3

Select the number from the given options to complete the series. 32, 36, 44, 56, 72, ___

Accepted Answer

A) 92

Question 4

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 125 ÷ 5 + 1809 × 9 – 14 = ?

Accepted Answer

B) 438

Question 5

Select the triad in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given triads. (8, 9, 7), (24, 13, 35) (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) (17, 11, 23)

Question 6

‘RX-21’ is related to ‘UU-11’ in a certain way. In the same way, ‘PM-39’ is related to ‘SJ-29’. To which of the following is DP-17 related, following the same logic?

Accepted Answer

A) GM-7

Question 7

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘−’ are interchanged? 20 + 4 ÷ 2 × 3 − 6 = ?

Accepted Answer

C) −11

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

D) Three

Question 9

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 Mirrors are Decoratives. No Decorative is a Plant. All Plants are Trees. Conclusions: (I) Some Mirrors are Plants. (II) Some Decoratives are Trees.

Accepted Answer

D) Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

Question 10

In a certain code language, ‘LIGHT’ is coded as ‘25709’ and ‘SIGHT’ is coded as ‘97065’. What is the code for ‘S’ in that language?

Accepted Answer

B) 6

Question 11

Three of the following four options are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that 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

A) 12 – 122 – 99

Question 12

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.) 33 : 340 48 : 490

Accepted Answer

C) 63 : 640

Question 13

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. LOI: QTN :: VES:AJX :: AND: ?

Accepted Answer

D) FSI

Question 14

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

D) LKM

Question 15

Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? TGO, VIN, XKM, ZML, ?

Accepted Answer

A) BOK

Question 16

61 is related to 18 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 213 is related to 38. To which of the following is 509 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) 66

Question 17

If A is the sister of B, C is the daughter of A, D is the sister of A and E is the brother of C. How is D related to E?

Accepted Answer

C) Mother’s sister

Question 18

AR Rehman, Gulzar and _____ won the 52nd annual Grammy Award for the best motion picture song ‘Jai ho’.

Accepted Answer

B) Tanvi Shah

Question 19

Raziya Sultan was the first and only female ruler of the Sultanate, who ascended the throne in:

Accepted Answer

B) 1236 AD

Question 20

By which National Waterways (NW) of India, are the delta channels of Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers and East Coast Canal connected?

Accepted Answer

D) NW 5

Question 21

The Working Group under the chairmanship of __________ in the year_________ proposed a new intermediate monetary aggregate to be referred to as NM2.

Accepted Answer

B) Dr. YV Reddy; 1998

Question 22

In which state of India is the Tadoba National Park located?

Accepted Answer

A) Maharashtra

Question 23

Which fundamental duty applies to you when you see your college friends start fighting with the canteen person when he passed a few anti-religious statements?

Accepted Answer

A) To promote harmony and spirit of brotherhood

Question 24

When was the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) established?

Accepted Answer

D) 1920

Question 25

Who founded the Arya Samaj in Mumbai in 1875?

Accepted Answer

A) Swami Dayanand Saraswati

Question 26

By which of the following methods do red algae reproduce?

Accepted Answer

D) Fragmentation

Question 27

Who is called the father of Local Self-Government in India?

Accepted Answer

C) Lord Ripon

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a physical change?

Accepted Answer

B) Curdling of milk

Question 29

Who among the following Indian cricketers were named the Wisden’s cricketer of the year in the 2022 edition of the Almanack?

Accepted Answer

C) Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah

Question 30

Which of the following is responsible for the red colour of beetroot?

Accepted Answer

B) Betanin

Question 31

According to the Census of India 2011, which group of Union Territories has the highest density of population?

Accepted Answer

C) Delhi, Chandigarh and Puducherry

Question 32

Which Article deals with the election of the President?

Accepted Answer

B) Article 54

Question 33

Identify an example of plasma as a state of matter.

Accepted Answer

D) Neon sign bulbs

Question 34

Classical Sarod player, Amjad Ali Khan was awarded ____________ in 2001 by the Government of India.

Accepted Answer

C) Padma Vibhushan

Question 35

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

D) Rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds, and streams are all freshwater habitats.

Question 36

Mahendravarman I who wrote Mattavilasa-prahasana is related to which of the following ruling dynasties?

Accepted Answer

B) Pallava

Question 37

Who is considered the highest law officer of the state in India?

Accepted Answer

A) Advocate general

Question 38

Which of the following Constitution Amendment Bills is related to the provision of modifying the list of Scheduled Caste in Tamil Nadu?

Accepted Answer

D) The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021

Question 39

What is the primary benefit offered to businesses in Special Economic Zones (SEZs)?

Accepted Answer

A) Tax and duty concessions

Question 40

Which of the following countries will host the ICC men’s Cricket World Cup in the year 2031?

Accepted Answer

A) India, Bangladesh

Question 41

By what name is the festival of Makar Sankranti celebrated in Assam?

Accepted Answer

D) Magh Bihu

Question 42

Which of the following terms is related to football?

Accepted Answer

B) Bicycle Kick

Question 43

One pipe can fill a tank 6 times faster than another pipe. If both the pipes together can fill the tank in 40 minutes, then in how many minutes will the slower pipe alone be able to fill the tank?

Accepted Answer

D) 280

Question 44

In how much time (in years, rounded off to 2 decimal places) will ₹10,800 amount to ₹24,800 if invested at simple interest at the rate of 15.5% per annum?

Accepted Answer

B) 8.36

Question 45

Find the greatest value of ‘k’ in a 6-digit number 6745k2 such that the number is divisible by 3.

Accepted Answer

C) 9

Question 46

In an election between two candidates, 80% of the voters cast their votes, out of which 4% votes were declared invalid. A candidate got 15,360 votes which were 80% of the valid votes. Find the total number of votes.

Accepted Answer

C) 25,000

Question 47

Triangle XYZ is an isosceles triangle with sides XY = XZ. If the measure of angle Y is 80°, what is the measure of angle X?

Accepted Answer

C) 20°

Question 48

What conclusion can be drawn about the solution of the following system of linear equations in two variables: 3x + 2y = 7 2x + 3y = 7

Accepted Answer

B) Unique solution

Question 49

In what ratio, sugar costing ₹78 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹46 per kg such that by selling the mixture at ₹75 per kg there is a gain of 20%?

Accepted Answer

D) 33 : 31

Question 50

A thief is spotted by a policeman from a distance of 100 m. The thief starts running and the policeman chases him. If the speed of thief and policeman are 21 km/h and 23 km/h, respectively, then how far will the thief have to run before he is over taken?

Accepted Answer

B) 1050 m

Question 51

A, B and C invested money in a business such that 2 times A's share, 4 times B's share and 6 times C's share are all equal. If they earned ₹44,000, find the share of A.

Accepted Answer

C) ₹24,000

Question 52

The marked price of a revolving chair is ₹15,000. It is available on two successive discounts of 20% and 12%. What is its selling price (in ₹)?

Accepted Answer

B) 10,560

Question 53

The radius of a circle is 12.5 cm and the length of one its chords is 11 cm. What is the distance of the chord from the centre? (correct to one decimal place)

Accepted Answer

A) 11.2 cm

Question 54

The volume of a right circular cylindrical box of radius 30cm is 600cm3. Find the height of the box.

Accepted Answer

D) 0.21cm

Question 55

PQ is the diameter of a circle with centre A. M is a point on the circumference of the circle. If m∠MAP = 110°, then find the value of m∠MQA.

Accepted Answer

A) 55°

Question 56

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence. It was difficult to accommodate the avariciousness of the people.

Accepted Answer

A) Generosity

Question 57

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. He has written a best-selling novel.

Accepted Answer

B) A best-selling novel has been written by him.

Question 58

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word from the following sentence. Barren "Can you believe how much traffic there is today?", grumbled Tom, glancing at the congested road ahead.

Accepted Answer

D) Congested

Question 59

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word segment in the given sentence. A herd of cattle consists of related females, cubs, and a small number of adult males.

Accepted Answer

A) pride of lions

Question 60

Select the most appropriate idiom for the given group of words. A time when money might unexpectedly be needed

Accepted Answer

A) A rainy day

Question 61

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who does not believe in God

Accepted Answer

D) Atheist

Question 62

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word..

Accepted Answer

A) Measerement

Question 63

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. I saw a shabby looking man living in the cavity of a mountain.

Accepted Answer

D) hole

Question 64

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. He wrote an inspiring speech for the event.

Accepted Answer

B) An inspiring speech was written by him for the event.