SSC GD 11th March 2019 Shift-II
Reasoning
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Q. 1 In a certain code, EMTWX is coded as XWTME, then how is PYSCI coded in the same way?
(A) CIPSY
(B) CYSIP
(C) CISPY
(D) ICSYP
Answer: (D)
Explanation:
In this EMTWX Alphabet Places are exchanged.
Similary, For PYSCI we will interchange their places.
Option (D) is correct Answer.
Q. 2 Four letter clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose the odd one.
(A) GAT
(B) DAT
(C) EAV
(D) WAD
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
Middle alphabet of all question is (A) is common.
First and Last letter of Word is Opposite in the below series.
Hence in DAT (D) should follow W instead of T. Hence DAT is Wrong term.
Q. 3 Priti scored more than Rahul. Yamuna scored as much as Divya. Lokita scored less than Manju. Rahul scored more than Yamuna. Manju scored less than Divya. Who scored the lowest?
(A) Lokita
(B) Rahul
(C) Manju
(D) Yamuna
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
The correct Sequence of score will be Priti > Rahul > Yamuna > Divya > Manju > Lokita.
Hence Lokita score was lowest.
Q. 4 Select the related word pair from the given alternatives.
Holi : Colours :: …….. : ………
(A) Diwali : Light
(B) Muharram : Muslim
(C) Hemis : Folk
(D) Lodhi : Punjabi
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Holi is celebrated as Festival of Colours. Similarly Diwali is celebrated as Festival of Lights. Hence Option (A) is correct Option. All Other options other than (A) does not follow.
1) We will eliminate Option B. Muharram : Muslim – Muharam is celebrated by Islamic but purpose of muhram is not explained.
2) We will eliminate Option C. Hemis : Folk – Here Hemis is celebrated main Buddhist but main theme is not explained.
3) We will eliminate Option (D) Lodhi : Punjabi – Here also logic is Festival main theme for what festival is celebrated it is not explained.
Q. 5 Choose the option which completes the given figure series.
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
If u see, Image One and Image two both has middle arrow in same direction, Similarly Image Three and Four has middle arrow in Same
direction.
Hence if we match Image 5 with Image 6. Our Correct Answer is Option A.
Q. 6 In hall there are seven children (including girls and boys) P, Q. R. S, T, U and V. They sit on three benches I, II and III. Such that at least two children on each bench and at least one girl on each bench. R who is a girl child, does not sit with P. T and S. U the boy child sit with only Q. P sits on the bench I with his best friends. V sits on the bench III.T is the brother of R. Who sits with R?
(A) S
(B) U
(C) Q
(D) V
Answer: (D)
Explanation:
V sits with R.
Q. 7 Find the missing term.
119, 109, 89, 59, …….
(A) 19
(B) 39
(C) 49
(D) 29
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
If See the Pattern in above Number Series.
Subtract 119 – 109 = 10
Subtract 109 – 89 = 20
Subtract 89 – 59 = 30
Hence Let’s Subtract 59-40= 19
Q. 8 Choose the option that most closely resembles the mirror image of the given figure when mirror is placed at right side.
Answer: (B)
Q. 9 Six persons A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting in two rows, three in each.
E is not at the end of any row. D is second to the left of F. C, the neighbor of E is sitting diagonally opposite to D. B is the neighbor of F.
Who is facing B?
(A) A
(B) E
(C) D
(D) C
Answer: (B)
Q. 10 Four options have been given out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose the odd one.
(A) 135
(B) 54
(C) 72
(D) 83
Answer: (D)
Explanation:
All the number 135,54,72 are divisible by 3. But 83 is not divisible by 3. Hence Odd number is 83.
Q. 11 The statements below are followed by two conclusions labeled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.
Statements:
All flowers are fruits.
All fruits are Plants.
Conclusions:
I. All Plants are flowers.
II. Some fruits are flowers.
(A) Both Conclusions I and II follow.
(B) Only Conclusion I follows.
(C) Only Conclusion II follows.
(D) Either Conclusion I or II follows.
Answer: (C)
Q. 12 Which number is common to all the geometrical figures in the diagram below?
(A) 7
(B) 4
(C) 2
(D) 5
Answer: (D)
Q. 13 Find the missing number from the below options.
(A) 28
(B) 36
(C) 48
(D) 64
Answer: (B)
Q. 14 A figure marked on transparent sheet is given and followed by four answer figures, one out of these four options resembles the figure, which is obtained by folding transparent sheet along the dotted line. This option is your answer.
Answer: (B)
Q. 15 In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.
47 : 15 :: ? : 19
(A) 57
(B) 36
(C) 40
(D) 59
Answer: (D)
Explanation:
47 : 15 :: ? : 19
15 * 3 + 2 = 47
19 * 3 + 2 = 59
Hence 59 is correct Answer.
Q. 16 Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series.
AEI, EIO, IOU, ……..
(A) OAU
(B) OU(A)
(C) IO(A)
(D) MIL
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
AEI, EIO, IOU, ……..
In above series we can see a logic getting carry forward of the last two alphabet from first series.
AEI -> EIO
EIO -> IOU
Hence IOU -> OUA. Answer is B.
Q. 17 Select the option that is related to the third term in the same wayas the second term is related to the first term.
AE : IM :: HL : ?
(A) PT
(B) TP
(C) DS
(D) FU
Answer: (A)
Q. 18 If ‘ + ’ means ‘ − ’, ‘ − ’ means ‘ × ’, ‘ × ’ means ‘ ÷ ’ and ‘ ÷ ’ means ‘ + ’, then:
43 − 2 × 2 + 8 =?
(A) 42
(B) 35
(C) 25
(D) 40
Answer: (B)
Q. 19 Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while oneis different. Choose the odd one.
(A) Chennai
(B) Mumbai
(C) Dispur
(D) Jharkhand
Answer: (D)
Explanation:
Jharkhand is a State. But other options Chennai,Mumbai,Dispur are Capital of States.
Q. 20 In a certain code, GYM is coded as 2275, then how is KIT coded in the same way?
(A) 1980
(B) 1950
(C) 1970
(D) 1960
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Note down the alphabetic number series number and then multiply with eachother. GYM (G=7,Y=25,M=13) = 7 * 25 * 13 = 2275
KIT (K=11,I=9,T=20) = 11 * 9 * 20 = 1980
Hence, Option A=1980.
Q. 21 Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series.
43, 55, 79, 115, …..
(A) 163
(B) 127
(C) 172
(D) 139
Answer: (A)
Q. 22 Select the related word pair from the given alternatives.
Andhra Pradesh : Telugu :: ……… : ………
(A) Goa : Hindi
(B) Assam : Maithili
(C) Tripura : Telugu
(D) Kerala : Malayalam
Answer: (D)
Explanation:
Regional Language of Andhra Pradesh is Telugu. Similarly, Kerela has regional Language as Malayalam.
Q. 23 Which of the following answer figure will complete the given figure?
Answer: (D)
Q. 24 The statements below are followed by two conclusions labeled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.
Statements:
Some potatoes are tomatoes.
All tomatoes are onions.
Conclusions:
I. Some tomatoes are potatoes.
II. All onions are potatoes.
(A) Either Conclusion I or II follows.
(B) Only Conclusion I follows.
(C) Only Conclusion II follows.
(D) Both Conclusions I and II follow.
Answer: (B)
Q. 25 Choose the option figure in which the problem figure is hidden/embedded.
Answer: (B)
General knowledge
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Q. 26 A satyagrahi could win the battle with non-violence by:
(A) Appealing to the common people of the oppressors
(B) Appealing to the charity of the oppressors
(C) Appealing to the conscience of the oppressors
(D) Appealing to the leaders of the oppressors
Answer: (C)
Q. 27 The …….. system of Government divides the legislature into two separate assemblies, chambers or houses.
(A) Unicameral
(B) Bicameral
(C) Quadracameral
(D) Tricameral
Answer: (B)
Q. 28 Jiziya Tax, during the Mughal Empire wasa tax levied on:
(A) Muslim citizens
(B) All the citizens
(C) Noble citizens
(D) Non-Muslim citizens
Answer: (D)
Q. 29 In the 2018 Australian Open, ……….. was the winner in the Women’s singles event.
(A) Caroline Wozniacki
(B) Martina Hingis
(C) Serena Williams
(D) Venus Williams
Answer: (A)
Q. 30 The 2017 Sahitya Academy award for Gujarati was won by:
(A) Ramesh Megh
(B) Himanshu Patel
(C) Urmi Desai
(D) David Shah
Answer: (C)
Q. 31 All the things we use or consume, except ……. are obtained from resources on this earth.
(A) energy from water
(B) energy from wind
(C) energy from friction
(D) energy from the sun
Answer: (D)
Q. 32 During the first world war (1914-1918):
(A) Prices went down
(B) Prices increased by less than 10%
(C) Prices remained unchanged
(D) Prices almost doubled
Answer: (D)
Q. 33 Bitter tasting food is ……….. in nature.
(A) Alkaline
(B) Acidic
(C) Neutral
(D) Bases
Answer: (D)
Q. 34 Democracy is considered to be better than dictatorship as it:
(A) Allowsspecial provisions for mistakes
(B) Enhancesthe dignity of people
(C) Reduces equality amongcitizens
(D) Encourages conflicts among people
Answer: (B)
Q. 35 The first Indian Prime Minister to have been assassinated is:
(A) Indira Gandhi
(B) Morarji Desai
(C) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: (A)
Q. 36 Which of the following destroys ozone?
(A) Sulphur
(B) Carbon
(C) Chlorine
(D) Silicon
Answer: (C)
Q. 37 Consumers have a right to seek ………. against unfair trade practices and exploitation.
(A) Penalty
(B) Sympathy
(C) Injury
(D) Redressal
Answer: (D)
Q. 38 Sugam Tax is related to:
(A) Income Tax
(B) Custom Duty
(C) Excise Duty
(D) Commercial Tax
Answer: (A)
Q. 39 Substances said to be biodegradable:
(A) Can be broken down byphysical process
(B) Can be broken down by chemical process
(C) Can be broken downbybiological processes
(D) Cannot be broken down atall
Answer: (C)
Q. 40 The Kulik bird sanctuary is located in:
(A) West Bengal
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Kerala
(D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (A)
Q. 41 In the 2016 Olympics, ……….. won the gold in women’s 100-metres sprint.
(A) Elaine Thompson
(B) Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
(C) Gail Devers
(D) Wyomia Tyus
Answer: (A)
Q. 42 The ‘Ranappa’ danceis from the state of:
(A) Odisha
(B) Tamil Nadu
(C) Kerala
(D) Punjab
Answer: (A)
Q. 43 Dumhal is a form of dance from the state of:
(A) Gujarat
(B) Kerala
(C) West Bengal
(D) Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: (D)
Q. 44 The first Bharat Ratna award of independent India was given to:
(A) C.N.R Rao
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) C.V Raman
(D) Sardar Patel
Answer: (C)
Q. 45 Green algae are green because of:
(A) phycoerythrin
(B) chlorophyll
(C) xanthophylls
(D) phycobilin
Answer: (B)
Q. 46 Who amongst the following is the Minister for Rural Development in India as on Feb 2019?
(A) Narendra Singh Tomar
(B) Anant Geete
(C) Dharmendra Pradhan
(D) Santosh Kumar Gangwar
Answer: (A)
Q. 47 The Southernmost port in India is located in the state of:
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Tamil Nadu
(C) Kerala
(D) Telangana
Answer: (B)
Q. 48 The human sex chromosomes determine the gender of the child, with XX being:
(A) Transgender
(B) Female
(C) Could be either female or male
(D) Male
Answer: (B)
Q. 49 Harappa and ………. were the two ancient, excavated cities that were part of the Indus Valley Civilization.
(A) Varanasi
(B) Hastinapura
(C) Surat
(D) Mohenjo-Daro
Answer: (D)
Q. 50 An instrument called ……… measures‘electric potential difference’ in a circuit.
(A) Gyroscope
(B) Ohmmeter
(C) Voltmeter
(D) Thermometer
Answer: (C)
Quant
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Q. 51 A solid metallic sphere of radius 4 cm is melted and recast into ‘4’ identical cubes. What is the side of the cube? π
Answer: (D)
Q. 52 The bar graph shows the number of cycles sold by a distributor in each month from January to June. What is the increase in the number of cycles sold in April as compared to March?
(A) 75%
(B) 78%
(C) 68%
(D) 70%
Answer: (A)
Q. 53 The ratio between the perimeter and the breadth of a rectangle is 3 : 1. If the area of the rectangle is 310 sq. cm, the length of the rectangle is nearly:
(A) 11.45 cm
(B) 10.45 cm
(C) 12.45 cm
(D) 13.45 cm
Answer: (C)
Q. 54 The volume of a solid sphere is 4851 m3 . What is the surface area of the sphere?(Take π = 22/7)
(A) 1386 m2
(B) 1364 cm2
(C) 1260 cm2
(D) 1408 cm2
Answer: (A)
Q. 55 Find the value of:
(7 × 6 + 5 − 15) ÷ 4 + 6 ÷ 3 − 4 + 18 ÷ 3
(A) 12
(B) 14
(C) 16
(D) 18
Answer: (A)
Q. 56 What is the reciprocal ratio of 4 : 5 : 8?
(A) 8 : 5 : 4
(B) 5 : 4 : 3
(C) 3 : 4 : 5
(D) 10 : 8 : 5
Answer: (D)
Q. 57 The list price of an article is ₹ 80. A customer pays ₹ 30 for it. He was given 2 successive discounts, one of them being 50%. What was the other discount?
(A) 20%
(B) 12.50%
(C) 30%
(D) 25%
Answer: (D)
Q. 58 X, Y and Z can complete a piece of work in 8, 20 and 25 days respectively. Working together, they will complete the same work in:
(A) 180/43 days
(B) 162/43 days
(C) 200/43 days
(D) 172/43 days
Answer: (C)
Q. 59 A grocer has a sale of ₹ 3,425, ₹ 3,810, ₹ 3,155 and ₹ 3,610 in 4 consecutive days. How much sale should he have in the 5th day so as to get an average sale of ₹ 3,500?
(A) ₹3,500
(B) ₹3,435
(C) ₹3,480
(D) ₹3,455
Answer: (A)
Q. 60 A car owner buys petrol at ₹ 40, ₹ 50 and ₹60 per litre for 3 consecutive years. If he spends ₹ 30,000 each year, what is the average cost of a litre of petrol? (correct to two decimal places)
(A) ₹48.65
(B) ₹51.20
(C) ₹49.20
(D) ₹50
Answer: (A)
Q. 61 P works twice as fast as Q. If Q can complete a task in 36 days independently, the number of days in which P and Q can together complete the task in:
(A) 12 days
(B) 9 days
(C) 16 days
(D) 18 days
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Given, Efficiencies of P and Q are in the ratio 2 : 1.
Q can do the work independently in 36 days.
Let the total work be 36 units.
Efficiency of Q = 1 unit per day
Efficiency of P = 2 units per day.
Efficiency of P and Q together = 3 units per day
Therefore, 36 units of work will be completed in 36/3 = 12 days.
Q. 62 A train passes a platform in 42 seconds and a man standing on the platform in 25 seconds. If the speed of the train is 72 km/hr, what is the length of the platform?
(A) 300 m
(B) 270 m
(C) 340 m
(D) 370 m
Answer: (C)
Q. 63 What is the greatest 3-digit number divisible by 4, 5 and 6?
(A) 990
(B) 930
(C) 960
D900
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
The greatest 3 digit number = 999
LCM of 4,5,6 = 60
Dividing 999 by 60, we get a remainder of 39.
Subtracting 999-39 = 960.
Therefore, 960 is the greatest 3 digit number divisible by 4,5,6.
Q. 64 If a equals 20% of c and b equals 40% of c, then which one of the following is 150% of b?
(A) 50% of c
(B) 250% of a
(C) 65% of c
(D) 300% of a
Answer: (D)
Q. 65 Two numbers A and B are respectively 80% and 50% more than the third number C. What is the ratio of A and B?
(A) 6 : 5
(B) 5 : 6
(C) 8 : 5
(D) 5 : 8
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Let third number (C) be 100
Then, (A) = 180% of 100 = 180
(B) = 150% of 100 = 150
(A) : (B) = 180 : 150 = 6 : 5
Q. 66 A cloth piece was purchased for ₹ 700. At what price should it be sold to get a profit of 12.5% after a tailoring charge of ₹ 20 was paid for?
(A) ₹760
(B) ₹810
(C) ₹785
(D) ₹840
Answer: (B)
Q. 67 The length of the bridge, which a train 400 metres long and travelling at 60 km/hr can cross in 36 seconds, is:
(A) 450 m
(B) 250 m
(C) 200 m
(D) 500 m
Answer: (C)
Q. 68 Find the value of:
(11 + 4) − 9 × 1 ÷ 3 of 4
(A) 75/4
(B) 57/4
(C) 5
(D) 3
Answer: (B)
Q. 69 The pie charts show the market share of the companies in the detergent market in 2017 and 2018. The total size of the market has decreased from ₹ 300 crores to ₹ 200 crores. What is the decrease in the sales of Company F?
Answer: (D)
Q. 70 The line graph shows the scores of a batsman in 6 consecutive matches.
What is his batting average in the 6 matches?
(A) 37.19
(B) 38.33
(C) 38.17
(D) 39.17
Answer: (D)
Q. 71 If the selling price is tripled, the profit becomes 5 times. What is the profit percent?
(A) 100%
(B) 200%
(C) 50%
(D) 150%
Answer: (A)
Q. 72 A sum fetched a total simple interest of ₹ 1,350 at 9% p.a. in 5 years. What is the sum?
(A) ₹2,000
(B) ₹3,300
(C) ₹2,500
(D) ₹3,000
Answer: (D)
Q. 73 What is the value of x if the mean of 21, 26, 49 and x is 32?
(A) 30
(B) 36
(C) 32
(D) 34
Answer: (C)
Q. 74 If 15 apples cost as much as 6 strawberries, 2 strawberries cost as much as 16 bananas, 6 bananas cost as much as 15 potatoes, then what is the cost of 1 potato if an apple costs ₹ 20?
(A) ₹25
(B) ₹22.50
(C) ₹2.50
(D) ₹2.25
Answer: (C)
Q. 75 A sum of ₹ 1,000 becomes ₹ 1,144.90 in 2 years. At what rate is the interest is compounded annually?
(A) 7%
(B) 5%
(C) 8%
(D) 6%
Answer: (A)
English
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Q. 76 Select the synonym of the given word.
COMPASSION
(A) Indifference
(B) Heartlessness
(C) Cruelty
(D) pity
Answer: (D)
Q. 77 Select the wrongly spelt word.
(A) Believe
(B) Conscience
(C) Irresistable
(D) Apparent
Answer: (C)
Q. 78 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. Thunderstorms develop in hot, humid tropical areas like India much to frequently.
(A) tropical areas
(B) frequently
(C) Thunderstorms develop
(D) much to
Answer: (D)
Q. 79 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
Intentionally starting a fire to damage something
(A) Extinguish
(B) Arson
(C) Crime
(D) Loot
Answer: (B)
Q. 80 Identify the segmentin the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. The earthy fragrance of soil aftera first rain is always refreshing.
(A) always refreshing
(B) The earthy
(C) a first rain
(D) fragrance of
Answer: (C)
Q. 81 Select the most appropriate word tofill in the blank.
India gets a large number of medicaltourists and visitors ……….. many countries.
(A) Through
(B) by
(C) from
(D) across
Answer: (C)
Q. 82 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segmentin the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No substitution required.
In vigorous exercise, the demand for bodily energy is very high.
(A) In vigorously exercise
(B) No substitution required
(C) While vigorous exercise
(D) During vigorous exercise
Answer: (D)
Q. 83 Select the most appropriate word tofill in the blank.
Unlike the calm waters of lakes, ocean water keeps moving ……….
(A) continuous
(B) continuously
(C) continue
(D) continuing
Answer: (B)
Q. 84 Select the wrongly spelt word.
(A) leisure
(B) Independant
(C) Judgment
(D) license
Answer: (B)
Q. 85 Select the most appropriate wordto fill in the blank.
After reaching New York, Prakash will have to ………. himself to the new surroundings.
(A) develop
(B) mix
(C) submit
(D) adapt
Answer: (D)
Q. 86 Select the meaning of the given idiom.
Bite off more than one can chew
(A) To have an upset stomach
(B) To be always hungry
(C) To take more than one can deal with
(D) To attack fiercely
Answer: (C)
Q. 87 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The authorities have ……….. into this incident.
(A) examined
(B) evaluated
(C) tested
(D) probed
Answer: (D)
Q. 88 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No substitution required.
The food is broke down into useful substances that can be absorbed by the body.
(A) is broken down
(B) break down
(C) is breaking down
(D) No substitution required
Answer: (A)
Q. 89 Select the antonym of the given word.
AGONY
(A) Suffering
(B) Affliction
(C) Pleasure
(D) Pain
Answer: (C)
Q. 90 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No substitution required.
Yesterday, Maria was eagerly waited to meet her grandparents.
(A) No substitution required
(B) was eagerly waited
(C) eagerly wait
(D) was eagerly waiting
Answer: (D)
Q. 91 Identify the segmentin the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. Continuous heavy rainfall may farther worsen the flood situation.
(A) rainfall may
(B) Continuous
(C) farther
(D) flood situation
Answer: (C)
Q. 92 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
(A) person employed to drive a private or hired car
(A) Chauffeur
(B) Astronaut
(C) Sailor
(D) Pilot
Answer: (A)
Instructions
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Passage:
Settlements are (1)…………. where people build their homes. (2)…………. human beings lived on trees and (3)…………. caves. When theystarted (4)……….. crops it became (5)……… to have a permanent home.
Q. 93 Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 1.
(A) quarters
(B) sections
(C) passages
(D) places
Answer: (D)
Q. 94 Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 2.
(A) Prior
(B) Previous
(C) Early
(D) Initial
Answer: (C)
Q. 95 Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 3.
(A) around
(B) on
(C) at
(D) in
Answer: (D)
Q. 96 Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 4.
(A) growing
(B) grows
(C) grown
(D) grow
Answer: (A)
Q. 97 Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 5.
(A) needed
(B) required
(C) necessary
(D) requirement
Answer: (C)
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Q. 98 Select the synonym of the given word.
GRATIFICATION
(A) Dissatisfaction
(B) Satisfaction
(C) Complaint
(D) Annoyance
Answer: (B)
Q. 99 Select the antonym of the given word.
AGREEMENT
(A) Discord
(B) Accord
(C) Consensus
(D) Harmony
Answer: (A)
Q. 100 Select the meaning of the given idiom.
Under the gun
(A) To be cruel
(B) To be brave
(C) To be killed
(D) To be under pressure
Answer: (D)
