Category: SSC CHSL

SSC CHSL

(4 July 2019 Shift-III) 

Reasoning 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.1 Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. DFHJ : MOQS :: CGGK : ______ 

A NQQT 

B NPPT 

C LPPT 

D LQQT 

Answer: C 

 

Q.2 Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 4, 16, 36, 64, 100, 144, 196, ? 

A 284 

B 225 

C 256 

D 246 

Answer: C 

 

Q.3 Select the option in which the given figure is embedded. 

Answer: D 

 

Q.4 Select the number that will come next in the following series. 2, 6, 14, 30, 62, ? 

A 98 

B 134 

C 122 

D 126 

Answer: D 

 

Q.5 Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out. 

A Nib 

B Rink 

C Pitch 

D Arena 

Answer: A 

 

Q.6 M is the brother of N. N is the brother of P. Q is the father of M. Based on these statements, which of the following statements cannot be definitely true ? 

A N is the son of Q 

B N is the brother of M 

C P is the brother of M 

D M is the brother of P 

Answer: C 

 

Q.7 ‘Man’ is related to ‘Mammal’ in the same way as ‘Rat’ is related to ‘_________’. 

A Reptile 

B Rodent 

C Mice 

D Burrow 

Answer: B 

 

Q.8 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (6, 36, 1296) 

A (7, 49, 2409) 

B (10, 100, 5000) 

C (3, 9, 81) 

D (4, 16, 64) 

Answer: C 

 

Q.9 Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Which alphabet will appear on the opposite surface on which alphabet P appears ? 

A X 

B T 

C Z 

D S 

Answer: C 

 

Q.10 Select the letter cluster that will come next in the following series. LVD, OTF, RRH, ?, XNL 

A TQJ 

B TPJ 

C UPJ 

D UQI 

Answer: C

 

Q.11 Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the following word-pair. Seismology : Earthquakes :: _____ : ______ 

A Phycology : Fungi 

B Entomology : Plants 

C Nephrology : Nerves 

D Ornithology : Birds 

Answer: D 

 

Q.12 If R = 36 and BIN = 50, then how will you code ‘TALE’? 

A 19 

B 54 

C 76 

D 110 

Answer: C 

 

Q.13 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out. 

A OQTX 

B EGJN 

C ACFJ 

D IKNQ 

Answer: D

 

Q.14 Vikarm is twice as old as his brother Ajay. 5 years ago, Vikram was 3 times as old as Ajay. How old is Vikram now? 

A 20 

B 22 

C 18 

D 17 

Answer: A 

 

Q.15 Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series. 

Answer: C 

 

Q.16 A figure of transparent sheet with a pattern is given below. Select the option that shows how the pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line. 

Answer: B 

 

Q.17 Two 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 ball is pen. All pens are boxes. Conclusions: I. Some boxes are pens. II. Some boxes are balls. III. No box is ball. 

A All conclusions follow 

B Either conclusion II or III follows 

C Only conclusion I follows 

D Conclusion I and either II or III follows 

Answer: D 

 

Q.18 Which two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct? 

5 × 15 ÷ 7 − 20 + 4 = 77 

A (+ and −) 

B (÷ and +) 

C (− and ×) 

D (+ and ×) 

Answer: B 

 

Q.19 Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Moon, Venus, Universe 

Answer: A 

 

Q.20 Mayank’s father has a brother, Prakash, whose daughter, Ritu is Kavita’s mother. Sonu is Ritu’s only brother. How is Sonu related to Mayank? 

A Brother 

B Son 

C Nephew 

D Cousin 

Answer: D 

 

Q.21 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right of the figure. 

Answer: B 

 

Q.22 Rohit’s age is 10 years less than half of his mother’s age who is 5 years younger than Rohit’s father. If Rohit’s father is 47 years old, what is Rohit’s age? 

A 10 years 

B 11 years 

C 21 years 

D 14 years 

Answer: B

 

Q.23 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. ( 3, 5, 34) 

A (4, 7, 65) 

B (1, 2, 12) 

C (6, 7, 89) 

D ( 9, 10, 190) 

Answer: A 

 

Q.24 How many triangles are there in the following figure ? 

A 6 

B 9 

C 10 

D 8 

Answer: C 

 

Q.25 Three of the following four numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the number that is different from the rest. 

A 323 

B 373 

C 313 

D 353 

Answer: A 

 

General knowledge 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.26 Srirangapatnam Fort is located in __________. 

A Telangana 

B Kerala 

C Karnataka 

D Tamil Nadu 

Answer: C 

 

Q.27 At NASA’s annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge, a team from ________in India won the ‘AIAA Neil Armstrong Best Design Award’ in April 2019. 

A Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi 

B Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 

C KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad 

D Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, Mumbai 

Answer: C 

 

Q.28 The responsibility of regulating and supervising primary (urban) cooperative banks, which are popularly known as Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) is vested with which one of the following? 

A The Department of Non-Banking Supervision of the Reserve Bank of India 

B The Department of Corporate Services of the Reserve Bank of India 

C The Urban Banks Department of the Reserve Bank of India 

D State Co-operative Banks 

Answer: C 

 

Q.29 Who is the author of the famous book ‘Kamayani’? 

A Mahadevi Verma 

B Maithili Sharan Gupt 

C Jaishankar Prasad 

D Sumitranandan Pant 

Answer: C 

 

Q.30 Which one of the following allows the user to store, organise, calculate and manipulate the available data in a tabular format ? 

A Microsoft Powerpoint 

B Microsoft Excel 

C Notepad 

D Microsoft Word 

Answer: B 

 

Q.31 According to Indian Bureau of Mines Report 2018, which among the following is the largest mica producing state in India? 

A Andhra Pradesh 

B Bihar 

C Punjab 

D Odisha 

Answer: A 

 

Q.32 India is a federal republic with 29 states and ______union territories. 

A six 

B seven 

C five 

D four 

Answer: B 

 

Q.33 After winning ‘Australian Open 2018’, the total number of Grand Slam Men’s singles titles won by Roger Federer is: 

A 21 

B 20 

C 24 

D 18 

Answer: B 

 

Q.34 Name the Nobel Prize winning American economist whose report to the US Congress titled “National Income, 1929-35″ paved the way for the calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as the ultimate measure of a country’s overall welfare. 

A Paul Samuelson 

B Kenneth Arrow 

C John Maynard Keynes 

D Simon Kuznets 

Answer: D 

 

Q.35 As a part of SIMBEX-2019, held from 16 to 22 May 2019, Indian naval ships INS Kolkata and INS Shakti participated in the annual bilateral naval exercise between India and ________. 

A US 

B Russia 

C Singapore 

D Japan 

Answer: C 

 

Q.36 Which one of the following is defined as “a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks”? 

A Processor 

B Malware 

C Hardware 

D Software 

Answer: D 

 

Q.37 Which of the following states won the maximum number of medals in the inaugural 2018 edition of the ‘Khelo India School Games’?

A Maharashtra 

B Delhi 

C Jharkhand 

D Haryana 

Answer: D 

 

Q.38 Which of the following mountain ranges is home to the second highest peak of the world, K2? 

A East Karakoram Range 

B Pir Panjal Range 

C Zanskar Range 

D Ladakh Range 

Answer: A 

 

Q.39 In which state are the Dilwara Jain Temples situated? 

A Bihar 

B Rajasthan 

C Maharashtra 

D Madhya Pradesh 

Answer: B 

 

Q.40 Mormugao Port is located in _______. 

A Gujarat 

B Goa 

C Odisha 

D West Bengal 

Answer: B 

 

Q.41 Who is the current Chief of the Army Staff of India as of May 2019? 

A General Bipin Rawat 

B General Devraj Anbu 

C General Dalbir Singh Suhag 

D General Bikram Singh 

Answer: A 

 

Q.42 Which one of the following is a degenerative disorder of the brain and one of several conditions that cause dementia, a progressive decline of mental functions resulting in memory loss and confusion? 

A Schizophrenia 

B Amnesia 

C Concussion 

D Alzheimer’s disease 

Answer: D 

 

Q.43 Select the option that does NOT have the correct pair of state and its chief minister? 

A Andhra Pradesh – Jaganmohan Reddy 

B Odisha – Naveen Patnaik 

C Arunachal Pradesh – Gegong Apang 

D Sikkim – P S Golay 

Answer: C 

 

Q.44 Who among the following authored the book ‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in India’? 

A Rajagopalachari 

B Bal Gangadhar Tilak 

C Dadabhai Naoroji 

D Raja Ram Mohan Roy 

Answer: C 

 

Q.45 In May 2019, __________ became the first judge from the Indian apex court to be appointed to the Supreme Court of Fiji’s non-resident panel for a period of three years. 

A Justice A K Sikri 

B Justice Madan Lokur 

C Justice A K Goel 

D Justice H L Dattu 

Answer: B 

 

Q.46 According to the Constitution of India, how many members from the Anglo-Indian community can be nominated to the Lok Sabha by the President? 

A Two 

B Three 

C Four 

D Five 

Answer: A 

 

Q.47 Which one of the following is a Japanese word that means ‘harbour wave’,? 

A Gneiss 

B Jishin 

C Volcano 

D Tsunami 

Answer: D 

 

Q.48 Which of the following at N divides India into almost two halves? 

A Tropic of Cancer 

B Prime Meridian 

C Tropic of Capricorn 

D Equator 

Answer: A 

 

Q.49 As of May 2019, Vidarbha has won _______ Ranji Trophy tournaments. 

A 3 

B 5 

C 2 

D 8 

Answer: C 

 

Q.50 Who among the following was elected the President of South Africa in May 2019 ? 

A F W de Klerk 

B Jacob Zuma 

C Thabo Mbeki 

D Cyril Ramaphosa 

Answer: D 

 

Quantitative Aptitude 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.51 A number is decreased by 30%, then increased by 30%, then further decreased by 10%. What is the net increase/decrease percent in the number(correct to the nearest integer)? 

A 19% increase 

B 18% increase 

C 18% decrease 

D 19% decrease 

Answer: C 

 

Q.52 What is the area of a rhombus(in cm²) whose side is 13 cm and the smaller diagonal is 10 cm ? 

A 192 

B 120 

C 96 

D 50 

Answer: B 

 

Q.53 In a △ABC, the bisectors of ∠B and ∠C meet at point O with in the triangle. If ∠BOC is given, then which among the given options is true ? 

A ∠A = 180^∘ − ∠BOC

B ∠A= 2(∠BOC − 90^∘)

C ∠A = 90^∘ + ∠BOC 

D ∠A = 2(90^∘ − ∠BOC) 

Answer: B 

 

Q.54 If x⁴ + x⁻⁴ = 1442,(x > 0) then the value of x+ x⁻¹ is: 

A 15 

B 6 

C 8 

D 7 

Answer: B 

 

Q.55 Three numbers are in the ratio ½: ⅔: ¾. The difference between the greatest and the smallest number is 27. The smallest number is: 

A 72 

B 54 

C 81 

D 40 

Answer: B 

 

Q.56 If a² + b² = 99 and ab = 11,(a > 0,b > 0) then the value of (a³ + b³ )is: 

A 1080 

B 1100 

C 968 

D 1250 

Answer: C 

 

Instructions: The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018. 

Q.57 In which financial year the absolute difference between the Exports and the Imports Is the highest? 

A 2015-2016 

B 2014-2015 

C 2016-2017 

D 2017-2018 

Answer: A 

 

Q.58 What is the average of Import (in tonnes) during the five financial years? 

A 1229.2 

B 1229.5 

C 1335.9 

D 1552.4 

Answer: A 

 

Instructions; For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.59 If 2sin² θ + 5cosθ − 4 = 0,0^∘ < θ < 90^∘ , then the value of tanθ + sinθ is: 

A ^3√3/₂

B ²/_√3

C ^√3/₂

D ^√3/₃ 

Answer: A 

 

Q.60 If (3x − 7)³ + (3x − 8)³ + (3x + 6)³ = 3(3x − 7)(3x − 8)(3x + 6) , then what is the value of x ? 

A 1 

B 4 

C 3 

D 2 

Answer: A

 

Q.61 Two circles of radii 7 cm and 9 cm intersect at the points A and B. If AB = 6 cm, and the distance between the centres of the circles is x cm, then the value of x (to the closest integer) is: 

A 10 

B 14 

C 12 

D 15 

Answer: D 

 

Q.62 9 years ago,the average age of a family of five members was 33 years. Now, three new members join whose ages are in ascending order with consecutive gaps of 8 years. If the present average age of the family is the same as it was 9 years ago, what is the age (in years) of the youngest new member ? 

A 10 

B 9 

C 15 

D 17 

Answer: A 

 

Q.63 The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018. 

In which financial year the percentage increase in Imports and Exports taken together is the highest in comparison to its previous financial year? 

A 2016-2017 

B 2017-2018 

C 2015-2016 

D 2014-2015 

Answer: D

 

Q.64 If cosθ = 2p/p²+1, (p ≠ 0) then is equal to: 

A 2p/(p²-1)

B (p²-1)/2p

C 2p/(p²+1)

D (p²+1)/(p²-1)

Answer: B 

 

Q.65 A, B and C can complete a piece of work in 4, 28 and 56 days respectively. Working together, they can complete the same work in how many days ? 

A 5⅟₁₇

B 3⁵/₁₇ 

C 5⅟₁₇

D 3⁵/₁₇

Answer: B 

 

Q.66 There was 29% off on bags. A lady bought a bag and got 13% discount for paying in cash. She paid ₹617.70. What was the price tag (in ₹) on the bag ? 

A 925 

B 800 

C 750 

D 1000 

Answer: D 

 

Q.67 A train covers 60 km at a uniform speed. If the speed had been 8 km/h more, it would have taken 10 hours less for the same journey. Whatis the speed ofthe train (in km/h)? 

A 3 

B 2.5 

C 5 

D 4 

Answer: D 

 

Q.68 Let △ABC ∼ △QPR and ar(△ABC)/ar(△PQR) = ⅟₁₆. If AB = 12 cm, BC = 6 cm and AC = 9 cm then PR is equal to: 

A 9 cm 

B 24 cm 

C 12 cm 

D 8 cm 

Answer: B 

 

Q.69 If x + ¹/x= 10, then x³ + ¹/ x³ is equal to: 

A 1100 

B 1030

C 1000 

D 970 

Answer: D 

 

Q.70 A man bought 2 articles for ₹3050 each. He sold one article at 10% profit and another at 20% profit. The total profit percentage he earned is: 

A 20% 

B 18% 

C 10% 

D 15% 

Answer: D 

 

Q.71 A certain amount invested at a certain rate, compounded annually, grows to an amount in five years, which is a factor of 1.1881 more than to what it would have grown in three years. What is the rate percentage? 

A 8 

B 8.1 

C 9.2 

D 9 

Answer: D 

 

Q.72 A circle is inscribed in a triangle ABC. It touches sides AB, BC and AC at the points P, Q and R respectively. If BP = 8.5 cm, CQ = 6.5 cm and AR = 4.5 cm, then the perimeter (in cm) of the △ABC is: 

A 49.5 

B 39 

C 33 

D 35 

Answer: B

 

Q.73 The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018. 

What is the ratio of total Exports to total Imports during the five financial years? 

A 4011 : 4175 

B 3199 : 3073 

C 4175 : 4011 

D 3073 : 3199 

Answer: B 

 

Q.74 In triangle ABC, D and are two points on the sides AB and AC respectively so that DE∥BC and AD/BD= ¾. The ratio of the area of △ABC to the area of trapezium DECB is: 

A 49 : 40 

B 40 : 49 

C 33 : 49 

D 49 : 33 

Answer: A 

 

Q.75 A man gets a discount of 30% and then 20% on his food bill of ₹1,500. How much discount, in rupees,did he get ? 

A 360 

B 700 

C 500 

D 660 

Answer: D 

 

English 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.76 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. By next week I will have made all the reservations for the trip to Europe. 

A No substitution. 

B will had make 

C will have made 

D will have been making 

Answer: C 

 

Q.77 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. PATHETIC 

A purposeful 

B powerful 

C plentiful 

D pitiful 

Answer: D 

 

Q.78 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. INFERIOR 

A superior 

B exterior 

C interior 

D ulterior 

Answer: A 

 

Q.79 Select the wrongly spelt word. 

A missionary 

B hereditary 

C elementery 

D jewellery 

Answer: C 

 

Q.80 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words. One whose hobby is stamp collection 

A panegyrist 

B philatelist 

C philanthropist 

D phonologist 

Answer: B 

 

Q.81 Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. The lawyer said to the accused, “Where were you at the time of the burglary?” 

A The lawyer asked the burglar that where was he at the time of burglary. 

B The lawyer asked the burglar where were you at the time of burglary. 

C The lawyer asked the burglar if he was there at the time of burglary. 

D The lawyer asked the burglar where he was at the time of burglary. 

Answer: D 

 

Q.82 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To bark up the wrong tree 

A to be mistaken about the name of a tree 

B to be wrong about the reason for something 

C to bury money under a tree and forget the place 

D to eat an unpalatable fruit by mistake 

Answer: B 

 

Q.83 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. The ambulance have arrived on time, the accident victim was taken to the hospital. 

A have arrived on time 

B was taken to the hospital 

C The ambulance 

D the accident victim 

Answer: A 

 

Q.84 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. Of Rama and Usha the later is the most responsible. 

A the later is more 

B No substitution. 

C the latter is the more 

D the latter is most 

Answer: C 

 

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 blank. 

Comprehension: “Tenzing and Hillary have done it! Mount Everest has been conquered!” This news evoked (1) ______ reactions. Somehow, there was a sense of disappointment (2) ______ the fact that the great mountain had been (3) ______. It would have been nice to (4) ______ the Everest as an (5) ______ part of the Earth. 

Q.85 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1 

A interesting 

B intruding 

C inspired 

D intimate 

Answer: A 

 

Q.86 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2 

A on 

B of 

C at 

D for 

Answer: C 

 

Q.87 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3 

A occupied 

B challenged 

C conquered 

D invaded 

Answer: C 

 

Q.88 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4 

A left 

B be leaving 

C have left 

D had left 

Answer: C 

 

Q.89 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5 

A unassailable 

B unusual 

C unruly 

D unavailed 

Answer: A 

 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.90 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. The Principal requested to the Chief Guest to inaugurate the sports meet. 

A the sports meet 

B The Principal requested 

C to the Chief Guest 

D to inaugurate 

Answer: C 

 

Q.91 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To grease the palm 

A to cheat someone 

B to give a massage 

C to give support 

D to bribe someone 

Answer: D 

 

Q.92 Select the correctly spelt word. 

A compitition 

B contruction 

C repetition 

D distruction 

Answer: C 

 

Q.93 Select the most appropriate passive form of the given sentence. Have you paid your outstanding bills? 

A Have your outstanding bills being paid ? 

B Are your outstanding bills being paid ? 

C Have your outstanding bills been paid ? 

D Will your outstanding bills be paid ? 

Answer: C 

 

Q.94 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The ______ appears to be rather rough today for the ships to sail. 

A environment 

B climate 

C weather 

D atmosphere 

Answer: C 

 

Q.95 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. 

A. They had come from different parts of the city. 

B. Men, tall and skinny, short and fat gathered in Dubai. 

C. They were all named Mohammad! 

D. But, all of them had one thing in common. 

A BADC 

B ABCD 

C BDAC 

D ADCB 

Answer: A 

 

Q.96 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The archaeologist made a ______ discovery. 

A sensational 

B sensible 

C sensitive 

D senile 

Answer: A 

 

Q.97 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. 

A. Practicing hard, she hoped to win an Olympic medal some day. 

B. As she sped down the slope she had a terrible accident. 

C. But, she didn’t know it would be her last run ever. 

D. Ann Thompson was going to make her practice ski run before lunch. 

A DCBA 

B DACB 

C BCDA 

D ACDB 

Answer: B 

 

Q.98 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. SPARSE 

A dense 

B weak 

C thin 

D strong 

Answer: A 

 

Q.99 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words. One who is in charge of a museum or art gallery 

A curator 

B instructor 

C monitor 

D collector 

Answer: A 

 

Q.100 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. OPPORTUNE 

A timely 

B barely 

C likely 

D rarely 

Answer: A 

SSC CHSL

(4 July 2019 Shift-I) 

Reasoning 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.1 ‘Hard work’ is related to ‘Success’ in the same way as ‘Crime’ is related to ‘_________’. 

A Society 

B Police 

C Reward 

D Punishment 

Answer: D 

 

Q.2 Select the option figure which contains figure X embedded in it as its part. (Rotation is not allowed) 

Answer: B 

 

Q.3 Three different positions of the same dice, which has one to six dots on its six faces, are shown below. When one dot is at the bottom the number of dots on the top will be: 

A 3 

B 5 

C 4 

D 2 

Answer: A 

 

Q.4 Three persons A, B and C have different amount of rupees with them. If A gives `11 to C, A will have equal amount as B has. A and B together have total `245. How many rupees does B have? 

A 119 

B 118 

C 116 

D 117 

Answer: D 

 

Q.5 In a code language, ‘POSSIBLE’ is written as ‘QRUUDKGN’. How will ‘FAREWELL’ be written as in that language ? 

A BHGUGYNN 

B CIGTGZNN 

C CHGTGYNN 

D CHGTGYMM 

Answer: C 

 

Q.6 Which two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct? 

207 × 9 + 13 ÷ 26 − 301 = 60 

A + and − 

B + and × 

C × and ÷

D + and ÷

Answer: C 

 

Q.7 How many triangles are there in the figure given below ? 

A 27 

B 25 

C 26 

D 28 

Answer: C 

 

Q.8 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out. 

A DJMG 

B UADX 

C RXBU 

D JPSM 

Answer: C 

 

Q.9 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right of the figure. 

Answer: D 

 

Q.10 Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Cucumber, Spices, Food 

Answer: C

 

Q.11 Two 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: Some ants are bats. Some ants are crabs.

Conclusions: I. Some bats are crabs. II. No crab is ant. III. No bat is crab. 

A Only conclusions I and II follow. 

B Either conclusion I or III follow. 

C Only conclusions I and III follow 

D Either conclusion I or II follow. 

Answer: B 

 

Q.12 Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out. 

A Worker 

B Tailor 

C Farmer 

D Carpenter 

Answer: A 

 

Q.13 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. 8, 9, 145 

A 10, 11, 121 

B 6, 8, 104 

C 7, 8, 117 

D 6, 7, 85 

Answer: D

 

Q.14 If ‘REGIONAL’ is coded as ‘185791514112’, then how will ‘PICTURES’ be coded in the same language? 

A 1693202219520 

B 1793202118520 

C 1693192117523 

D 1693202118519 

Answer: D 

 

Q.15 Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the following number-pair. 53 : 477 

A 45 : 460 

B 55 : 525 

C 43 : 367 

D 39 : 351 

Answer: D 

 

Q.16 Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 15, 43, 83, 137, 207, ? 

A 297 

B 295 

C 292 

D 294 

Answer: B 

 

Q.17 Three of the following four numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the number that is different from the rest. 

A 317 

B 349 

C 347 

D 319 

Answer: D 

 

Q.18 Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following phrases in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Vacant post in organization 2. Receiving Applications 3. Conducting written test and interviews 4. Inviting applications for post 5. Job offer to selected candidates 6. Joining and on-the-job training 

A 1, 4, 2, 3, 5, 6 

B 1, 4, 3, 2, 5, 6 

C 4, 1, 3, 5, 2, 6 

D 4, 1, 5, 2, 6, 3 

Answer: A 

 

Q.19 Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series. 

Answer: B 

 

Q.20 A figure of transparent sheet with a pattern is given below. Figure out from amongst the four options as to how

the pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line. 

Answer: B 

 

Q.21 A + B means ‘A is sister of B’ 

A − B means ‘A is son of B’ 

A × B means ‘A is husband of B’ 

A ÷ B means ‘A is mother of B’ 

If P + Q ÷ C − D − L × J , then how is J related to Q ? 

A Daughter 

B Mother 

C Mother-in-law 

D Father-in-law 

Answer: C 

 

Q.22 Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. RDPC : NHLG :: SKDG : ? 

A OOZK 

B OPZK 

C OOYK 

D NOYK 

Answer: A

 

Q.23 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series. T C _ M B C _ N T _ Q M _ C D _ T _ Q M B _ D N 

A QBCDNNC 

B TDCBNCD 

C QDCBNCC 

D QDDBCCN 

Answer: C 

 

Q.24 Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the following word-pair. Fossils : Paleontology 

A Fungi : Phycology 

B Rocks : Astronomy 

C Flowers : Zoology 

D Plants : Botany 

Answer: D 

 

Q.25 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (94, 44, 82) 

A (64, 58, 42) 

B (48, 31, 76) 

C (98, 68, 86) 

D (78, 40, 88) 

Answer: B 

 

General knowledge 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.26 According to Indian Bureau of Mines, which of the following states has the largest reserve of silver in India in 2018? 

A Gujarat 

B Bihar 

C Maharashtra 

D Rajasthan 

Answer: D 

 

Q.27 Which one of the following is defined as “the proportion of highly liquid assets held by financial institutions, to ensure their ongoing ability to meet short-term obligations”? 

A Base Rate 

B Cash Reserve Ratio 

C Statutory Liquidity Ratio 

D Liquidity Coverage Ratio 

Answer: D 

 

Q.28 Which of the following books was NOT written by the great Indian poet and dramatist Mahakavi Kalidas? 

A Malavikagnimitram 

B Ritusamhara 

C Shakuntala 

D Malatimadhava 

Answer: D 

 

Q.29 Which of the following are flowerless plants that produce cones and seeds in which seeds are not encased within an ovary? 

A Bryophytes 

B Gymnosperms 

C Hydrophytes 

D Angiosperms 

Answer: B 

 

Q.30 Which mountains are on India’s eastern border with Myanmar ? 

A Karakoram 

B Vindhya 

C Purvanchal 

D Satpura 

Answer: C 

 

Q.31 Who defeated India’s Sourav Kothari in final to win the 2019 Pacific International Billiards Championship? 

A William Cook 

B Michael Phelan 

C Joe Davis 

D Peter Gilchrist 

Answer: D 

 

Q.32 In May 2019, which one of the following organisations was banned by the government of India? 

A Deendar Anjuman 

B Harkat-Ul-Mujahideen 

C AI Badr 

D Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh 

Answer: D 

 

Q.33 Which former judge of the Supreme Court of India was appointed as the Chairperson of the News Broadcasting Standards Authority in May 2019? 

A Arun Mishra 

B A K Sikri 

C R V Raveendran 

D Ranjan Gogoi 

Answer: B 

 

Q.34 The Cheriyal Scrolls is a dying art form of India practised by one family called the Nakashi family for many generations. Name the modern day state which owns this art form. 

A Telangana 

B West Bengal 

C Karnataka 

D Tamil Nadu 

Answer: A 

 

Q.35 Where was the second Shanghai Cooperation Organization Mass Media Forum held from 23-26 May 2019? 

A India 

B Beijing 

C Uzbekistan 

D Kyrgyzstan 

Answer: D 

 

Q.36 To which state does the noted Padma Shri awardee and Sufi saint Ibrahim Sutar belong? 

A Karnataka 

B Telangana 

C Andhra Pradesh 

D Kerala 

Answer: A 

 

Q.37 Who among the following pioneered binary logic and arithmetic in computers programming? 

A John Backus 

B Noam Chomsky 

C Claude Shannon 

D Leslie Lamport 

Answer: C 

 

Q.38 All the four rivers mentioned below are rivers of Kerala. Which of these is the southern most river of the state? 

A Kuppam River 

B Neyyar River 

C Periyar River 

D Chaliyar River 

Answer: B 

 

Q.39 Who among the following was elected and sworn in as the 6th President of Ukraine in April- May 2019 ? 

A Stepan Kubiv 

B Volodymyr Zelensky 

C Petro Poroshenko 

D Oleksandr Turchynov 

Answer: B 

 

Q.40 Desktop computers, laptop computers, tablets and smartphones are different types of_______. 

A minicomputers 

B supercomputers 

C mainframe computers 

D microcomputers 

Answer: D 

 

Q.41 In May 2019, who among the following became the only mountaineer in the world to hold the record for most summits on Mount Everest? 

A Phu Dorjee 

B Andrew Irvine 

C Kami Rita Sherpa 

D Phurba Tashi 

Answer: C 

 

Q.42 As of June 2019, who among the following is the chairman of the 15th Finance Commission of India? 

A Arvind Panagariya 

B Y V Reddy 

C Shaktikanta Das 

D N K Singh 

Answer: D 

 

Q.43 Who is the author of the autobiography ‘Playing It My Way’? 

A Sachin Tendulkar 

B Leander Paes 

C Kapil Dev 

D Mahesh Bhupathi 

Answer: A 

 

Q.44 What is the SI unit of pressure? 

A Volt 

B Ampere 

C Ohm 

D Pascal 

Answer: D 

 

Q.45 Who among the following was killed by Chhatrapati Shivaji in the Battle of Pratapgarh ? 

A Asghar Khan 

B Shaista Khan 

C Shuja Khan 

D Afzal Khan 

Answer: D 

 

Q.46 What is India’s rank among the 180 countries on the ‘Environmental Performance Index 2018’, according to the biennial report by Yale and Columbia Universities along with the World Economic Forum? 

A 177 

B 147 

C 167 

D 157 

Answer: A 

 

Q.47 As per the Constitution of India, the President may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to: 

A Chief Election Commissioner 

B The Chairman of Rajya Sabha 

C The Chief Justice of India 

D The Vice President 

Answer: D 

 

Q.48 Which of the following is NOT a water borne disease? 

A Cholera 

B Mumps 

C Hepatitis 

D Typhoid 

Answer: B 

 

Q.49 Who among the following was the first Indian Cricketer to hit a century in the very first session of a Test match? 

A Virat Kohli 

B Shikhar Dhawan 

C Prithvi Shaw 

D Rishabh Pant 

Answer: B 

 

Q.50 The First Health Minister of Independent India was ____________. 

A Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 

B Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad 

C Rajkumari Amrit Kaur 

D Vijayalakshmi Pandit 

Answer: C 

 

Quantitative Aptitude 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.51 The simplified value of 3 × 6 ÷ 4 of 6 − 6 ÷ 2 × (4 − 6) + 4 − 2 × 3 ÷ 6 of ⅓ is: 

A 1¾

B 8⅓

C 4¾

D 13¾

Answer: C 

 

Q.52 The average of n numbers is 36. If each of 75% of the numbers is increased by 6 and each of the remaining numbers is decreased by 9, then the new average of the numbers is: 

A 36.25 

B 33.75 

C 37.125 

D 38.25 

Answer: D 

 

Q.53 If 8(a + b)³ + (a − b)³ = (3a + b)(Aa² + Bab + Cb²), then what is the value of (A + B – C) ? 

A 4 

B 2 

C 11 

D 10 

Answer: B 

 

Q.54 If a 10-digit number 75y97405x2 is divisible by 72, then the value of (2x-y), for the greatest value of x, is:

A 24 

B 21 

C 18 

D 12 

Answer: D 

 

Q.55 In △ABC, D is a point on BC such that ∠BAD = ½∠ADC, ∠BAC = 87^∘ and ∠C = 42^∘. What is the measure of ∠ADB ? 

A 94^∘

B 102^∘

C 78^∘

D 68^∘

Answer: C 

 

Q.56 ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral such that its sides AD and BC produced meet at P and sides AB and DC produced meet at Q. If ∠A =62^∘ and ∠ABC = 74^∘, then the difference between ∠P and ∠Q is: 

A 44^∘

B 38^∘

C 32^∘

D 23^∘

Answer: C 

 

Q.57 If x² − 6x + 1 = 0, then the value of ( x⁴+1/x² )÷(x² + 1) is: 

A 36 

B 33

C 35 

D 39 

Answer: B 

 

Q.58 For θ being an acute angle, if cosecθ = 1.25 , then the value of (4 tanθ−5 cosθ)/(sec θ+4 cotθ) is equal to: 

A ½

B ¼

C ⁴/₇

D ³/₇

Answer: A 

 

Q.59 In a circle with centre O, AB is a diameter. Points C, D and E are on the circle on one side of AB such that ABEDC is a pentagon. The sum of angles ACD and DEB is: 

A 240^∘ 

B 225^∘ 

C 180^∘ 

D 270^∘ 

Answer: D 

 

Q.60 A train covers a certain distance in 45 minutes.If its speed is reduced by 5 km/h,it takes 3 minutes more to cover the same distance. The distance (in km)is: 

A 54 

B 80 

C 64 

D 60 

Answer: D

 

Q.61 The parallel sides of a trapezium are 20 cm and 10 cm and its non-parallel sides are equal to each other. If its area is 180 cm², then what is the length (in cm) of each non-parallel side ? 

A 12 

B 11 

C 15 

D 13 

Answer: D 

 

Q.62 In comes of A and B are in the ratio 5 : 3 and their expenditures are in the ratio 9 : 5. If income of A is twice the expenditure of B, then what is the ratio of savings of A and B? 

A 3:2 

B 3:4 

C 2:3 

D 1:1 

Answer: D 

 

Q.63 A can do 40% of a work in 6 days and B can do 30% of the same work in 3 days. They started the work together but B left after 2 days and A continued to work. In how many days was the entire work completed? 

A 12 

B 15 

C 9 

D 10 

Answer: A

 

Q.64 A shopkeeper marks his goods at 25% above the cost price. He sells three-fourth of the goods at the marked price and the remaining at 40% discount on the marked price. His gain/loss percent is: 

A Loss, 12.5% 

B Gain, 10.5% 

C Gain, 12.5% 

D Loss, 8.75% 

Answer: C 

 

Q.65 For 0^∘ < θ < 90^∘, If [sec θ(1−sinθ)(sec θ+tanθ)] /(sec θ−tanθ)² = (1+k)/(1−k), then k is equal to: 

A cosθ

B cosecθ

C secθ

D sinθ

Answer: D 

 

Instructions: The given Bar Graph presents the Revenue and Expenditure (in crores of Rupees) of a company during the five year period, 2014-2018. 

Q.66 In which year the percentage increase in the revenue as compared to that in its preceding year is between 5% and 8% ? 

A 2016 

B 2018 

C 2017 

D 2015 

Answer: B 

 

Q.67 The total expenditure of the company from 2016 to 2018 is what percentage (nearest to an integer) of the total revenue for the five year period ? 

A 54 

B 55 

C 56 

D 53 

Answer: B 

 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.68 △ ABC is a triangle, where ∠ B is obtuse. AD is perpendicular on CB produced at D. If AB = 8cm, BC = 7 cm and BD = 4 cm, then AC is equal to: 

A 15cm 

B 14cm 

C 12cm 

D 13cm 

Answer: D 

 

Q.69 If x + y + z = 3 and xy + yz + zx = −18 ,then what is the value of x³ + y³ + z³ − 3xyz =? 

A 217 

B 189 

C 191 

D 187 

Answer: B 

 

Q.70 For 0^∘ < θ < 90^∘ , if 2cos² θ = 3sinθ , then the value of (cosec² θ − cot² θ + cos² θ) is equal to: 

A 1½

B 1¾

C 2¼

D 2¾

Answer: B 

 

Instructions: The given Bar Graph presents the Revenue and Expenditure (in crores of Rupees) of a company during the five year period, 2014-2018. 

Q.71 The expenditure of the company in 2017 is what percentage less than the average revenue (per year) in 2014, 2015 and 2016? 

A 11²/₉

B 11⅑

C 8⅓

D 12⅓

Answer: C 

 

Q.72 What is the ratio of the total revenue of the company in 2015 and 2018 to that of its expenditure in 2014 and 2018? 

A 9:7 

B 5:4 

C 13:10 

D 7:5 

Answer: A

 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.73 Three articles are bought at ₹200 each. One of them is sold at a loss of 10%. If the other two articles are sold so as to gain 20% on the whole transaction, then what is the gain percent on the two articles? 

A 35 

B 28 

C 32 

D 30 

Answer: A 

 

Q.74 A sum invested at 8% p.a. amounts to ₹20280 at the end of one year, when the interest is compounded half yearly. What will be the simple interest on the same sum for 453 years at double the earlier rate of interest ? 

A ₹13500 

B ₹13800 

C ₹14200 

D ₹14500 

Answer: B 

 

Q.75 Sudha decided to donate 12% of her monthly income to an orphanage. On the day of donation, she changed her decision and donated a sum of ₹4800 which was equal to 80% of what she had decided earlier. What is 27% of her monthly income? 

A ₹11934 

B ₹13959 

C ₹14040 

D ₹13500 

Answer: D 

 

English 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.76 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement. The ceremony will following by tea and refreshments for the guests. 

A will follow with 

B No improvement 

C will be followed by 

D will followed by 

Answer: C 

 

Q.77 Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. The mechanic repaired my car quite satisfactorily. 

A The mechanic was repaired quite satisfactorily by my car. 

B My car repaired quite satisfactorily by the mechanic. 

C My car is repaired quite satisfactorily by the mechanic. 

D My car was repaired quite satisfactorily by the mechanic. 

Answer: D 

 

Q.78 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. 

A. On the morning of April 12, Gopal rose at 5.30 am. 

B. Then he drove to the Joggers Park which was four km away. 

C. There he met his group of walking enthusiasts. 

D. He put on his track suit and walking shoes. 

A DCAB 

B ACBD 

C ADBC 

D CBAD 

Answer: C 

 

Q.79 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement. The government has ordered that all the coaching centres without fire safety arrangements housing above the fourth floor be shut down immediately. 

A No improvement 

B housed above the fourth floor 

C house up to the fourth floor 

D housed over a fourth floor 

Answer: B 

 

Q.80 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. A person who can speak only two languages 

A bilingual 

B monolingual 

C linguist 

D multilingual 

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 blank. 

Comprehension: In one of the most high-profile localities in the capital, hundreds of (1) ______ walk across an unmanned railway track (2) ______ day to get to school. Lakshman (3) ______ his way down the rocky steps (4) ______ lead to the railway track behind his settlement. He (5) ______ in the affirmative when asked if the track scares him. “I have fallen down these steps so many times during the monsoon. But there is no other way to walk to school,” he says. 

Q.81 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1. 

A children 

B people 

C women 

D men 

Answer: A 

 

Q.82 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2. 

A all 

B whole 

C every 

D some 

Answer: C 

 

Q.83 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3. 

A had made 

B make 

C makes 

D was making 

Answer: C 

 

Q.84 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4. 

A which 

B what 

C whom 

D who 

Answer: A 

 

Q.85 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5. 

A shakes 

B winks 

C salutes 

D nods 

Answer: D 

 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.86 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. guide the course of a ship especially by using instruments or maps 

A travel 

B sail 

C anchor 

D navigate 

Answer: D 

 

Q.87 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. Leopards have learned to ______ to semi-urban living near Mumbai and Gurugram. 

A change 

B prepare 

C adapt 

D adopt 

Answer: C 

 

Q.88 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. feather your own nest 

A make money unfairly 

B disturb others in their work 

C be in a comfortable position 

D win a competition 

Answer: A 

 

Instructions: In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. 

Q.89 On Saturday Rahul visited his professor to whom he had an appointment. 

A an appointment 

B Rahul visited his professor 

C On Saturday 

D to whom he had 

Answer: D 

 

Q.90 The blue lotus is one of the most beautiful flowers which grows in her garden. 

A The blue lotus 

B which grows 

C in her garden 

D is one of the most beautiful flowers 

Answer: B 

 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.91 Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The stranger said to me, “Can you tell me the way to the River Bank Colony?” 

A The stranger told me that I could tell him the way to the River Bank Colony. 

B The stranger asked me if you could tell him the way to the River Bank Colony. 

C The stranger asked me if I could tell him the way to the River Bank Colony. 

D The stranger asked me can you tell me the way to the River Bank Colony. 

Answer: C 

 

Q.92 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. 

A. He meets me in the same frank friendly way as always without mentioning it. 

B. He has owed it to me for twelve months now. 

C. I can realise whenever I meet him that he has forgotten that he owes me a dollar. 

D. My friend Todd owes me a dollar. 

A CBAD 

B DBCA 

C CBDA 

D ADBC 

Answer: B 

 

Q.93 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. ACCESSIBLE 

A stressed 

B reachable 

C attainable 

D restricted 

Answer: D 

 

Q.94 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. AVENGE 

A cheer 

B comfort 

C punish 

D encourage 

Answer: C 

 

Q.95 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Be an old hat 

A be outdated 

B be foolish 

C be superstitious 

D be crazy 

Answer: A 

 

Q.96 Select the wrongly spelt word. 

A scanty 

B scenary 

C scheme 

D scarce 

Answer: B 

 

Q.97 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. Darkness ______ over the forest increasing the danger of wild animals. 

A descended 

B grounded 

C collapsed 

D declined 

Answer: A 

 

Q.98 Select the wrongly spelt word. 

A nibble 

B neither 

C ninteenth 

D nightingale 

Answer: C 

 

Q.99 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. SCRAP 

A save 

B store 

C reject 

D hoard 

Answer: C 

 

Q.100 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. HASTY 

A reckless 

B urgent 

C sudden 

D cautious 

Answer: D 

SSC CHSL 

(5 July 2019 Shift-III)

Reasoning 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.1 A figure of transparent sheet with a pattern is given below. Select the option that shows how the pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line. 

Answer: C 

 

Q.2 In a code language, PROMOTE is written as QTROGVQ. How will LICENSE be written as in that language? 

A EKNGGUP 

B NKEGGUP 

C EKMHHUP 

D EKNGPUG 

Answer: A 

 

Q.3 Two 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 ice creams are juices. 

No juice is chocolate. 

Conclusions: 

I. Some chocolates are ice-creams. 

II. Some juices are ice-creams. 

III. No ice-cream is chocolate. 

A Only conclusions I and III follow. 

B Only conclusions II and III follow. 

C Either conclusion I or III follows. 

D Only conclusions I and II follow. 

Answer: B 

 

Q.4 Two different positions of the same dice are shown below,the six faces of which are numbered 1 to 6. Find the number opposite to the face having 3.

A 6 

B 1 

C 2 

D 4 

Answer: C 

 

Q.5 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (88, 56, 72) 

A (34, 28, 21) 

B (66, 48, 57) 

C (62, 48, 52) 

D (18, 24, 28) 

Answer: B 

 

Q.6 How many triangles are present in the given figure ?

A 32 

B 31 

C 29 

D 30 

Answer: D 

 

Q.7 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out. 

A SWAE 

B AFIM 

C UYCG 

D IMQU 

Answer: B 

 

Q.8 Arrange the following activities in a logical and meaningful order. 

1. Television audio defect 2. Restart enjoying 3. Contact mechanic 4. Television repair done 5. Switch on television 

A 3, 5, 1, 2, 4 

B 4, 5, 1, 3, 2 

C 5, 1, 3, 4, 2 

D 5, 1, 4, 2, 3 

Answer: C 

 

Q.9 Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out. 

A Rectangle 

B Circle 

C Triangle 

D Diagram 

Answer: D 

 

Q.10 Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the following word-pair. Architect : House map 

A Teacher : Writer 

B Doctor : Hospital 

C Carpenter : Furniture 

D Lawyer : Court 

Answer: C

 

Q.11 Three of the following four numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the number that is different from the rest. 

A 118 

B 127 

C 130 

D 129 

Answer: B 

 

Q.12 Select the option in which Figure-X is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed)

Answer: C 

 

Q.13 Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 28, 32, 41, 57, 82, ? 

A 120 

B 118 

C 122 

D 116 

Answer: B

 

Q.14 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (4, 9, 16) 

A (36, 81, 100) 

B (25, 36, 64) 

C (16, 36, 49) 

D (49, 64, 81) 

Answer: D 

 

Q.15 If LUCRATIVE is coded as 333912945, then how will AMSTERDAM be coded as? 

A 149248414 

B 131458311 

C 141248414 

D 141259414 

Answer: D 

 

Q.16 means ‘A is son of B’ means ‘A is husband of B’ means ‘A is sister of B’ means ‘A is daughter of B’ If , then how is X related to R ? 

A Maternal grandfather or maternal grandmother 

B Father or mother 

C Paternal grandfather or paternal grandmother 

D Grandson or granddaughter 

Answer: A 

 

Q.17 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right of the figure.

Answer: D 

 

Q.18 Which two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct? 

211 × 14 + 627 ÷ 33 − 17 = 520 

A + and − 

B + and ÷ 

C ÷ and × 

D × and − 

Answer: D 

 

Q.19 Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Metal, Iron, Mercury 

Answer: A 

 

Q.20 Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the following number-pair. 2 : 8 

A 9 : 629 

B 11 : 1321 

C 7 : 343 

D 8 : 502 

Answer: C 

 

Q.21 Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. GSDL : JPGI : : UCWF : ? 

A XZZC 

B YZZD 

C WZZB 

D XYYC 

Answer: A 

 

Q.22 ‘Disease’ is related to ‘Diabetes’ in the same way as ‘Vehicle’ is related to ‘_________’. 

A Fuel 

B Car 

C Chassis 

D Driver 

Answer: B

 

Q.23 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series. 

x q _ _ m c c _ _ q p f m _ _ b x _ _ f m c _ b 

A pfbxccqpc 

B sfbcccqpc 

C qfbxccqpc 

D pfbxcxqpc 

Answer: A 

 

Q.24 Three persons A, B and C have different amounts of rupees with them. If A takes ₹12 from C, A will have equal amount as B has. A and B together have a total ₹102. How many rupees does A have ? 

A 50 

B 57 

C 45 

D 55 

Answer: C 

 

Q.25 Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series. 

Answer: B 

 

General knowledge 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

 

Q.26 Devotional folk songs called ‘Zikir’ belong to the Indian state of: 

A Assam 

B West Bengal 

C Uttar Pradesh 

D Odisha 

Answer: A 

 

Q.27 Which one of the following caves is situated in Maharashtra ? 

A Amarnath 

B Borra 

C Ellora 

D Badami 

Answer: C 

 

Q.28 Which of the following lakes is the largest man-made lake in India ? 

A Govind Vallabh Pant Sagar 

B Dhebar Lake 

C Rajsamand Lake 

D Maharana Pratap Sagar 

Answer: A 

 

Q.29 Which of the following is a Floating National Park of India ? 

A Similipal 

B Keibul Lamjao 

C Namdapha 

D Eravikulam 

Answer: B 

 

Q.30 What is the amount of minimum assured monthly pension payable under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) scheme of the Government of India ? 

A ₹ 3000 

B ₹ 2000 

C ₹ 1000 

D ₹ 4000 

Answer: A 

 

Q.31 Which of the following is waterfall is created by river Sharavathi the highest waterfall in India? 

A Athirappilly Falls 

B Jog Falls 

C Dudhsagar Falls 

D Dhuandhar Falls 

Answer: B 

 

Q.32 Who presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament? 

A President 

B Prime Minister 

C The Vice President 

D The Speaker of the Lok Sabha 

Answer: D 

 

Q.33 Who is the author of the book ‘Changing India’? 

A Narendra Modi 

B Manmohan Singh 

C A P J Abdul Kalam 

D Shashi Tharoor 

Answer: B 

Q.34 Light rays enter the eye through the outer, transparent structure at the front of the eye called the __________. 

A Optic nerve 

B Iris 

C Lens 

D Cornea 

Answer: D 

 

Q.35 Which cyclone has hit India in the month of May 2019 ? 

A Cyclone Nargis 

B Cyclone Gaja 

C Cyclone Hudhud 

D Cyclone Fani 

Answer: D 

 

Q.36 What is the present Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) announced by the Reserve Bank of India with effect from 1st January 2019? 

A 19.25 per cent 

B 19.50 per cent 

C 19.00 per cent 

D 19.75 per cent 

Answer: B 

 

Q.37 With which sport is the Indian player Neeraj Chopra associated ? 

A Billiards 

B Boxing 

C Javelin Throw 

D Swimming 

Answer: C 

 

Q.38 Alexander invaded India in ________. 

A 323 BC 

B 326 BC 

C 454 BC 

D 467 BC 

Answer: B 

 

Q.39 Somatotropin’ is another name for _______.

A Tear gas 

B Laughing gas 

C Growth hormone 

D Digestive juice 

Answer: C 

 

Q.40 Paithani Saree belongs to the state of _______. 

A Tamil Nadu 

B Maharashtra 

C Kerala 

D Karnataka 

Answer: B 

 

Q.41 In May 2019, Bengaluru-based medical doctor ________was honoured with the ‘Global Asian of the Year Award 2018-2019’ for her contributions to the ecosystem and women healthcare. 

A Shashi Wadhwa 

B Hema Divakar 

C Indira Hinduja 

D Neelam Kler 

Answer: B 

 

Q.42 Konark Temple in Odisha was built by which of the following kings? 

A Anantavarman Chodagangadeva 

B Narasimha Deva I 

C Ananga Bhima Deva 

D Bhanu Deva 

Answer: B 

 

Q.43 Who developed the operating system Linux started as a project by a student of Finland ? 

A Linus Torvalds 

B Leonard M. Adleman 

C Barbara Liskov 

D Leslie Lamport 

Answer: A 

 

Q.44 In 1991, India’s first indigenous supercomputer named____________was developed by Vijay Bhatkar. 

A Prayas 3000 

B Prayog 2000 

C Param 8000 

D Pragati 5000 

Answer: C 

 

Q.45 The quorum to constitute a sitting of the Lok Sabha is ______ of the total number of Members of the House under article 100(3) of the Constitution of India. 

A one-tenth 

B half 

C one-third 

D one-fifth 

Answer: A 

 

Q.46 With which of the following sports is the term ‘Jab’ associated ? 

A Cricket 

B Basketball 

C Billiards 

D Boxing 

Answer: D 

 

Q.47 In 2019 who became the first Indian to win an election in Japan ? 

A Yogendra Puranik 

B Charandeep Singh 

C Kishore Kafley 

D Piyush Jindal 

Answer: A 

 

Q.48 Who won the American Reality Show, ‘The World’s Best’ 2019 for displaying his talent as a pianist? 

A Utsav Lal 

B Anil Srinivasan 

C Lydian Nadhaswaram 

D Stephen Devassy 

Answer: C 

 

Q.49 _________ from India won the girls’ title at the IBSF World Under-16 Snooker Championships held in 2018. 

A Keerthana Pandian 

B Arantxa Sanchis 

C Varsha Sanjeev 

D Vidya Pillai 

Answer: A 

 

Q.50 _______ is the primary acid present in ripe bananas. 

A Sulphuric Acid 

B Malic Acid 

C Formic Acid 

D Hydrochloric Acid 

Answer: B 

 

Quantitative Aptitude 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.51 The average age of four brothers is 14 years. If their father is also included, the average is increased by 4 years. The age of the father (in years) is: 

A 36 

B 34 

C 40 

D 38 

Answer: B 

 

Q.52 If x = 2 − √3 then the value of x³ − x⁻³ is: 

A 30√2 

B −30√3 

C 30√3 

D −30√2 

Answer: B 

 

Q.53 If 3^3√x + 4^3√x = 5^3√x then the value of x is: 

A 1 

B 4 

C 2 

D 8 

Answer: D 

 

Q.54 If x% of y is 150 and y% of z is 300, then the relation between x and z is: 

A z = x/3

B z = x/2

C z = 2x 

D z = x 

Answer: C 

Q.55 The simplified value of is: 

A ¹⁹/₁₆

B ¹⁹/₇

C ¹⁹/₈

D ¹⁹/₆₄

Answer: D 

 

Q.56 Two numbers are in the ratio of 7 : 5. On diminishing each of them by 40, the ratio becomes 27 : 17. The sum of the numbers is: 

A 300 

B 240 

C 325 

D 275 

Answer: A 

 

Q.57 The ratio between the speeds of two trains is 5 : 7. If the first train covers 300 km in 3 hours, then the speed (in km/h) of the first train is: 

A 120 

B 140 

C 150 

D 100 

Answer: D 

 

Q.58 The chord of the contact of tangents drawn from point on the circle x² + y² = a² to the circle x² + y² = b² touches the circle x² + y² = c² such that b^p = a^m cⁿ . where m,n,p ∈ N , and m, n, p are prime to each other, then the value of m + n + p + 3 is: 

A 5 

B 6 

C 2 

D 7 

Answer: D 

 

Q.59 A person purchased a vehicle for ₹4,90,828 and sold it for ₹5,52,920. What is the percent profit earned on this vehicle (correct to two decimal places)? 

A 19.55% 

B 11.55% 

C 15.51% 

D 12.65% 

Answer: D 

Q.60 If 6(sec² 59^∘ − cot² 31^∘ ) − ⅔sin90^∘ − 3tan² 56^∘ ytan² 34^∘ = ^y/₃ , then the value of y is: 

A −⅔

B ⁸/₅

C ⅔

D −⁸/₅

Answer: B

 

Q.61 The ratio of the areas of two triangles ABC and PQR is 4: 5 and the ratio of their heights is 5 : 3. The ratio of the bases of triangle ABC to that of triangle PQR is: 

A 25 : 12 

B 12 : 25 

C 11 : 15 

D 15 : 11 

Answer: B 

 

Q.62 Two students, A and B, appeared for an examination. A secured 8 marks more than B and the marks of the former was 55% of the sum of their marks. The marks obtained by A and B, respectively, are: 

A 44, 36 

B 40, 32 

C 36, 28 

D 38, 30 

Answer: A 

 

Q.63 A circle is inscribed in a triangle ABC. It touches sides AB, BC and AC at the points P, Q and R respectively. If BP = 5.4 cm, CQ =7.3 cm and AR = 6.1 cm, then the perimeter (in cm) of the △ABC is: 

A 37 

B 37.6 

C 37.25 

D 36 

Answer: B

 

Q.64 The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018. 

In which financial year the percentage increase in Imports and Exports taken together is the lowest in comparison to its previous financial year? 

A 2016-2017 

B 2014-2015 

C 2015-2016 

D 2017-2018 

Answer: A 

 

Q.65 In a △ABC, the bisectors of ∠B and ∠C meet at point O within the triangle. If ∠A = 132^∘ , then the measure of ∠BOC is: 

A 132^∘ 

B 84^∘ 

C 66^∘ 

D 156^∘

Answer: D 

 

Q.66 The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018. 

In which financial year, the absolute difference of the Exports to those of Imports is the lowest? 

A 2013-2014 

B 2015-2016 

C 2016-2017 

D 2014-2015 

Answer: C 

 

Q.67 If (x + 7)³ + (2x + 8)³ + (2x + 3)³ = 3(x + 7)(2x + 8)(2x + 3) , then what is the value of x ? 

A 3.6 

B -3.6 

C 2.4 

D -2.4 

Answer: B 

 

Q.68 The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018.

What is the average absolute difference between Exports and Imports (in tonnes) during the five financial years? 

A 256 

B 266 

C 264 

D 260 

Answer: B 

 

Q.69 If cosx = −½²and π < x < ^3π/₂, then the value of 2tan² x + 3cosec² x is: 

A 10 

B 16 

C 8 

D 4 

Answer: A 

Q.70 The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018.

What is the ratio of total Imports to total Exports during 2014-2015, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 ? 

A 4011 : 4175 

B 4175 : 4011 

C 4455 : 3664 

D 3664 : 4455 

Answer: D 

 

Q.71 A, B and C can complete a piece of work in 4, 20 and 60 days respectively. Working together, they can complete one third of the same work in how many days ? 

A 1 ³/₁₉ 

B ³/₁₉

C 2¹/₁₉ 

D 1¹/₁₉ 

Answer: D 

 

Q.72 If a 10-digit number 1230x5S58y2 is divisible by 88, then the value of (5x + 5y) is: 

A 40 

B 20 

C 50 

D 30 

Answer: A

 

Q.73 There was 25% off on shirt. A lady bought a shirt and got an additional 20% discount for paying in cash and further 10% discount for being a loyal customer. She paid ₹405. What was the price tag (in ₹) on the shirt? 

A 600 

B 650 

C 725 

D 750 

Answer: D 

 

Q.74 In triangle ABC, the length of BC is less than twice the length of AB by 3 cm. The length of AC exceeds the length of AB by 9 cm. The perimeter of triangle is 34 cm. The length (in cm) of the smallest side of the triangle is: 

A 9 

B 10 

C 8 

D 7 

Answer: D 

 

Q.75 If secθ = 3x and tanθ = 3/x, (x ≠ 0)then the value of 9 ( x² − ¹/x²) is: 

A ⅓

B ½

C ¼

D 1 

Answer: D 

English 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.76 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. SORDID 

A pure 

B dirty 

C clean 

D solid 

Answer: B 

 

Q.77 Select the correctly spelt word. 

A gaity 

B gaiety 

C gayety 

D gaeity 

Answer: B 

 

Q.78 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Each of the pictures have been signed by the football star. 

A signed by 

B Each of 

C have been 

D the pictures 

Answer: C 

 

Instructions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

Q.79 Have one’s hands full 

A to be very generous 

B to be very rich 

C to be very clumsy 

D to be very busy 

Answer: D 

 

Q.80 Face the music 

A get appreciation 

B face the criticism 

C enjoy the harmony 

D face the enemy 

Answer: B 

 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.81 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The soldiers planned to attack at a precise hour so they ______ their watches. 

A synchronized 

B assessed 

C restored 

D exchanged 

Answer: A 

 

Q.82 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. FEROCIOUS 

A fierce 

B prudent 

C cunning 

D gentle 

Answer: D 

 

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 blank. 

Comprehension: My grandmother is the genealogist of the family. She (1) ______ records of births, deaths, marriages and divorces. She takes the job (2) ______ seriously. She sends (3) ______ to the family whenever something noteworthy (4) ______. We recently had a bulletin about the (5) ______ of a relative who bequeathed his antique furniture to his descendants. 

 

Q.83 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1 

A promotes 

B produces 

C spreads 

D maintains 

Answer: D 

 

Q.84 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2 

A quick 

B quite 

C quiet 

D quit 

Answer: B 

 

Q.85 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3 

A advertisements 

B notices 

C brochures 

D messages 

Answer: D 

 

Q.86 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4 

A occurs 

B obtains 

C exists 

D passes 

Answer: A 

 

Q.87 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5 

A damage 

B demise 

C demolition 

D destruction 

Answer: B 

 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.88 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. 

A. Her father had been stuck in an elevator for six hours. 

B. Esha had heard from her parents about a blackout caused by a sudden storm. 

C. She had to grope in the dark and cook by the candlelight. 

D. Her mother’s story had been quite different from his. 

A ADCB 

B BADC 

C CADB 

D BDCA 

Answer: B 

 

Q.89 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. I have a terrible cold during several days now. 

A No substitution 

B had a terrible cold since 

C have had a terrible cold for 

D am having a terrible cold during 

Answer: C 

 

Q.90 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words. One who is indifferent to pleasure or pain 

A wise 

B temperate 

C stoic 

D brave 

Answer: C 

 

Q.91 Select the wrongly spelt word. 

A accomplice 

B accommodate 

C accumulate 

D accelarate 

Answer: D 

 

Q.92 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. 

A. They used thin twigs called chew sticks as tooth cleaners. 

B. The fuzzy end was rubbed against the teeth to keep them clean. 

C. These sticks were fuzzy at one end. 

D. How did people clean their teeth before the toothbrush was invented? 

A DBCA 

B ACBD 

C BCAD 

D DACB 

Answer: D 

 

Q.93 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. MISERY 

A bliss 

B censure 

C poverty 

D dearth 

Answer: A 

 

Q.94 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words. A previous case that might serve as an example or guide in subsequent situations 

A precursor 

B predecessor 

C precedent 

D president 

Answer: C 

 

Q.95 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The entrepreneur is looking for an ______ to fund his project. 

A aviator 

B invigilator 

C inspector 

D investor 

Answer: D 

 

Q.96 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. It was a windy autumn day and leaves were fallen rapidly from the trees. 

A windy autumn day 

B leaves were fallen 

C rapidly from trees 

D It was a 

Answer: B 

 

Q.97 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. The shoebill stork can be recognise from its long legs and broad wings. 

A No substitution 

B recognising from it’s 

C recognised by its 

D recognise through it’s 

Answer: C 

 

Q.98 Select the most appropriate passive form of the given sentence. The store manager caught the teenager shoplifting. 

A The teenager was caught shoplifting by the store manager. 

B The teenager has been caught shoplifting by the store manager. 

C The teenager is caught shoplifting by the store manager. 

D The store manager is caught shoplifting by the teenager. 

Answer: A 

 

Q.99 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. REPRIMAND 

A reproach 

B applaud 

C reward 

D eradicate 

Answer: A 

 

Q.100 Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. My grandmother said, “I bore six children.” 

A My grandmother said that she had borne six children. 

B My grandmother told that she had bore six children. 

C My grandmother said she bore six children. 

D My grandmother said that she has born six children. 

Answer: A 

SSC CHSL

(5 July 2019 Shift-II) 

Reasoning 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.1 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (16, 24, 88) 

A (12, 18, 64) 

B (18, 27, 98) 

C (20, 30, 100) 

D (14, 21, 77) 

Answer: D 

 

Q.2 In a code language, ADVOCATE is written as QXFCCRYA. How will DIALOGUE be written as in that language? 

A NCFKCSEN 

B NCKFMESC 

C NCKFCSEM 

D MCKFCSEM 

Answer: C 

 

Q.3 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out. 

A CFJM 

B PSVY 

C KNQT 

D SVYB 

Answer: A 

 

Q.4 Three persons A, B and C have different amounts of rupees with them. If C takes ₹11 from A, C will have equal amount as B has. B and C together have total ₹111. How many rupees does C have? 

A 60 

B 65 

C 50 

D 70 

Answer: C 

 

Q.5 Select the option in which Figure-X is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed) 

Answer: A 

 

Q.6 Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following activities in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Filling-in application form 2. Bank Account opened 3. Submitting necessary documents 4. Account closing 5. Depositing and withdrawing money 

A 1, 3, 5, 2, 4 

B 1, 3, 2, 4, 5 

C 1, 3, 2, 5, 4 

D 2, 5, 4, 1, 3 

Answer: C 

 

Q.7 If FASHION is coded as 6118965, then how will LASTING be coded as? 

A 3113947 

B 2112857 

C 3112957 

D 3112947 

Answer: C 

 

Q.8 Three of the following four numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the number that is different from the rest. 

A 253 

B 239 

C 277 

D 233 

Answer: A 

 

Q.9 A figure of transparent sheet with a pattern is given below. Select the option that shows how the pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line. 

Answer: A 

 

Q.10 Which two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct ? 

615 − 377 ÷ 29 × 15 + 308 = 502 

A × and + 

B ÷ and × 

C + and − 

D + and ÷ 

Answer: C

 

Q.11 Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Mango, Eatables, Liquid 

Answer: A 

 

Q.12 Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out. 

A Microwave 

B Scanner 

C Photocopier 

D Printer 

Answer: A 

 

Q.13 Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the following word-pair. Telephone : Communication 

A Heater : Electricity 

B Television : Entertainment 

C Refrigerator : Equipment 

D Air Cooler : Water 

Answer: B

 

Q.14 How many triangles are present in the given figure ?

A 27 

B 25 

C 28 

D 26 

Answer: A 

 

Q.15 A + B means ‘A is brother of B’ 

A − B means ‘A is daughter of B’ 

A × B means ‘A is husband of B’ 

A ÷ B means ‘A is son of B’ 

If J + R ÷ T × K − Z , then how is K related to J ? 

A Mother 

B Paternal grandmother 

C Maternal grandmother 

D Sister 

Answer: A 

 

Q.16 ‘Gynecology’ is related to ‘Women’ in the same way as ‘Paediatrics’ is related to ‘_________’. 

A Men 

B Children 

C Human beings 

D Treatment 

Answer: B 

 

Q.17 Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the following number-pair. 25 : 600 

A 16 : 256 

B 20 : 420 

C 14 : 210 

D 18 : 306 

Answer: D 

 

Q.18 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (56, 38, 96) 

A (16, 14, 40) 

B (10, 20, 40) 

C (28, 48, 86) 

D (12, 18, 50) 

Answer: A 

 

Q.19 Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. KSDO : NPGL :: SBJY : ? 

A WYMV 

B VZMW 

C VYMV 

D VYNW 

Answer: C 

 

Q.20 Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series. 

Answer: D 

 

Q.21 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right of the figure. 

Answer: C 

 

Q.22 Two 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: Some children are clever. All children are honest. 

Conclusions: I. Some clever are children. II. Some honest are children. III. Some clever are honest. 

A Either conclusion I or III follows. 

B All conclusions follow. 

C Only conclusions II and III follow. 

D Only conclusions I and II follow. 

Answer: B

 

Q.23 Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 20, 10, 10, 15, 30, ? 

A 90 

B 75 

C 60 

D 45 

Answer: B 

 

Q.24 Two different positions of the same dice are shown below, the six faces of which are numbered 1 to 6. Find the number on the face opposite to the one having?. 

A 4 

B 3 

C 1 

D 2 

Answer: C 

 

Q.25 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series.

g _ k m _ s k m _ g k m _ s k m g g k _ p s _ m 

A gpgpkm 

B gpgpmk 

C gspgkm 

D gpgskm 

Answer: B 

 

General knowledge 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.26 Which one of the following is NOT an operating system ? 

A Unix 

B Linux 

C Windows 

D Intel 

Answer: D 

 

Q.27 What is the name of the anti-satellite missile test conducted by DRDO in March 2019 from the Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Island launch complex ? 

A Mission Akash 

B Mission Antariksh 

C Mission Suryamandal 

D Mission Shakti 

Answer: D 

 

Q.28 Who among the following won the ‘2019 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry’? 

A Richard Powers 

B Frank Bidart 

C Forrest Gander 

D Andrew Sean Greer 

Answer: C 

 

Q.29 Which was India’s first full-length ‘talkie’ film? 

A Alam Ara 

B Indrasabha 

C Shirin Farhad 

D Bhakta Prahlada 

Answer: A 

 

Q.30 When is National Science Day observed in India every year? 

A 15th March 

B 5th May 

C 28th February 

D 2nd January 

Answer: C 

 

Q.31 When was Menstrual Hygiene Day observed globally in the year 2019 ? 

A 12th June 

B 10th March 

C 12th April 

D 28th May 

Answer: D 

 

Q.32 Which one of the following brings out an annual publication titled ‘National Accounts Statistics’ containing Gross Domestic Product, Fixed Capital Formation and other macroeconomic aggregates? 

A The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 

B The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) 

C The Central Statistics Office (CSO) 

D The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) 

Answer: C 

 

Q.33 As of May 2019, which of the following nations has won the maximum number of Olympic gold medals in men’s hockey? 

A Spain 

B Australia 

C Pakistan 

D India 

Answer: D 

 

Q.34 Which of the following is the largest river island in India? 

A Divar Island 

B Diu Island 

C Gundu Island 

D Majuli Island 

Answer: D 

 

Q.35 ____________ was awarded the ‘Kaisar-i-Hind’ in 1915 by Lord Hardinge of Penshurst for his contribution to ambulance services in South Africa. 

A Subhash Chandra Bose 

B Muhammad Iqbal 

C Bal Gangadhar Tilak 

D Mahatma Gandhi 

Answer: D 

 

Q.36 Name the sea that separates Asia and Africa with countries such as Egypt and Sudan on the African side and Saudi Arabia on the Asian side. 

A Red Sea 

B Mediterranean Sea 

C Black Sea 

D Caspian Sea 

Answer: A 

 

Q.37 Who among the following was the Speaker of the 15th Lok Sabha ? 

A Sumitra Mahajan 

B Rabi Ray 

C P A Sangma 

D Meira Kumar 

Answer: D 

 

Q.38 Which of the following Indian companies has been recognised as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute in February 2019? 

A Jindal Steel 

B Tata Steel 

C Tata Chemicals 

D Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. 

Answer: B 

 

Q.39 As of May 2019, who among the following has won the maximum number of Grand Slam tournaments in Men’s Tennis? 

A Roger Federer 

B Ivan Lendl 

C Pete Sampras 

D Andre Agassi 

Answer: A 

 

Q.40 Which among the following is the largest coalfield in India ? 

A Yellandu 

B Rampur 

C Jharia 

D Talcher 

Answer: C 

 

Q.41 Who among the following won the Women’s Singles title at the ‘2019 Australian Open’ tennis tournament? 

A Naomi Osaka 

B Angelique Kerber 

C Elina Svitolina 

D Caroline Wozniacki 

Answer: A 

 

Q.42 ___________ of the Constitution of India deals with emergency due to war, external aggression or armed rebellion. 

A Article 269 

B Article 350 

C Article 352 

D Article 347 

Answer: C 

 

Q.43 Which one of the following is defined as “a private network that uses Internet technology and the public tele communication system to securely share part of a business’s information or operations with suppliers, vendors, partners, customers or other businesses”? 

A Intranet 

B Extranet 

C Local Area Network 

D World Wide Web 

Answer: B 

 

Q.44 Which of the following is the smallest neighbouring country of India in terms of population? 

A Afghanistan 

B Maldives 

C Nepal 

D Bangladesh 

Answer: B 

 

Q.45 Which one of the following is an X-linked, recessive disorder caused by the deficiency of functional plasma clotting factor VIII (FVIII), which may be inherited or arise from spontaneous mutation ? 

A Leukemia 

B Multiple Myeloma 

C Venous Thrombosis 

D Haemophilia A 

Answer: D 

 

Q.46 Who is the author of the famous book ‘Meghdoot’? 

A Kalidasa 

B Sudraka 

C Vatsyayana 

D Bhasa 

Answer: A 

 

Q.47 Who among the following defeated HarshaVardhan in 618 CE? 

A Pushyamitra 

B Alexander 

C Chandragupta I 

D Pulakeshin II 

Answer: D 

 

Q.48 Who among the following was appointed as the chairperson of the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) in May 2019? 

A Justice H L Dattu 

B Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel 

C Justice A K Sikri 

D Justice Madan Lokur 

Answer: C 

 

Q.49 Which one of the following is used for indexing dearness allowance to government employees for increase in prices in India? 

A Consumer Price Indices (CPI) 

B Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) 

C Interest rates 

D Bank rates 

Answer: A 

 

Q.50 In 2019, Skytrax released its ‘World Airport Survey’ which ranked the world’s Top 100 Airports for 2019. Identify the airport that has been correctly paired with its rank. 

A Kempegowda International Airport – 75th 

B Indira Gandhi International Airport – 60th 

C Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport – 57th 

D Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport – 66th 

Answer: D 

 

Quantitative Aptitude 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.51 In a △ABC,the bisectors of ∠B and ∠C meet at point O within the triangle. If ∠A = 116^∘ , then the measure of ∠BOC is: 

A 74^∘ 

B 116^∘ 

C 148^∘ 

D 85^∘ 

Answer: C 

 

Q.52 Two numbers are in the ratio 7 : 5. On diminishing each of them by 40, the ratio becomes 27 : 17. The difference between the numbers is: 

A 25 

B 50 

C 75 

D 40 

Answer: B 

 

Q.53 If cosx = −½and π < x < ^3π/₂, then the value of 4tan² x + 3cosec² x is: 

A 4 

B 10 

C 16 

D 8 

Answer: C 

 

Q.54 The average age of four brothers is 15 years. If their fatheris included, the average is increased by 5 years. The age of the father (in years) is: 

A 36 

B 38 

C 35 

D 40 

Answer: D 

Q.55 The simplified value of is: 

A ¹³/₇

B ¹³/₁₆

C ¹³/₈

D ¹³/₆₄

Answer: D 

 

Instructions: The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018. 

Q.56 In which financial year the percentage increase in total of Exports and Imports is the highest in comparison to its previous financial year ? 

A 2016-2017 

B 2014-2015 

C 2015-2016 

D 2017-2018 

Answer: B 

 

Q.57 In which financial year the total of the Exports and Imports is the lowest ? 

A 2013-2014 

B 2017-2018 

C 2015-2016 

D 2014-2015 

Answer: A 

 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.58 A person purchased a vehicle for ₹5,90,828 and sold it for ₹6,52,920. Whatis the profit percent he earned on this vehicle (correct to two decimal places) ? 

A 9.51% 

B 9.55% 

C 10.51% 

D 11.55% 

Answer: C 

 

Q.59 A, B and C can complete a piece of work in 4, 20 and 60 days respectively. Working together, they can complete the same work in how many days ? 

A 5³/₁₉

B 5¹/₁₉

C 3³/₁₉

D 3¹/₁₉

Answer: C 

 

Q.60 A man bought 2 articles for ₹4158 each. He sold one article at 15% loss. Then at what percent profit the other article should be sold so that no profit/loss percentage is earned. 

A 15% 

B 10% 

C 12% 

D 18% 

Answer: A

 

Q.61 The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018.

What is the ratio of total Imports to total Exports during 2013-2014, 2015-2016 and 2017-2018? 

A 4175 : 4011 

B 4011 : 4175 

C 3619 : 3604 

D 3604 : 3073 

Answer: C 

 

Q.62 The ratio between the speeds of two trains is 5 : 7. If the first train covers 300 km in 3 hours, then the speed (in km/h) of the second train is: 

A 100 

B 150 

C 140 

D 120 

Answer: C 

 

Q.63 If 5^3√x + 12^3√x = 13^3√x, then the value of x is: 

A 2 

B 8 

C 1 

D 4 

Answer: B

 

Q.64 If 6(sec² 59^∘ − cot² 31^∘ ) + ⅔sin90^∘ − 3tan² 56^∘ ytan² 34^∘ = ^y∕₃, then the value of y is: 

A 2 

B ⅔

C -⅔

D -2 

Answer: A 

 

Q.65 If secθ = 4x, and tanθ = 4/x, (x ≠ 0) then the value of 8( x² − ¹/x²) is: 

A ⅛

B ⅟₁₆

C ¼

D ½

Answer: D 

 

Q.66 In triangle ABC, the length of BC is less than twice the length of AB by 2 cm. The length of AC exceeds the length of AB by 10 cm. The perimeter is 32 cm. The length (in cm)of the smallest side of the triangle is:

A 10 

B 4 

C 6 

D 8 

Answer: C 

 

Q.67 The chord of the contact of tangents drawn from a point on the circle x² + y² = a² to the circle x² + y² = b² touches the circle x² + y² = c² such that b^m = aⁿ c^p where m,n,p ∈ N and m, n, p are prime to each other, then the value of m + n + p – 3 is: 

A 1 

B -1 

C 0 

D 2 

Answer: A 

 

Q.68 If (2x + 7)³ + (2x + 8)³ + (2x + 3)³ = 3(2x + 7)(2x + 8)(2x + 3) , then what is the value of x ? 

A -3 

B -2 

C 3 

D 2 

Answer: A 

 

Q.69 If x = √3 − √2 , then the value of x³ − x⁻³ is: 

A −22√3 

B 22√2 

C −22√2 

D 22√3

Answer: C 

 

Q.70 A circle is inscribed in a triangle ABC. It touches sides AB, BC and AC at the points P, Q and respectively. If BP = 5 cm, CQ =7 cm and AR = 6 cm, then the perimeter (in cm) of the △ABC is: 

A 37.5 

B 37.25 

C 36 

D 35 

Answer: C 

 

Q.71 There was 25% off on shirt. A lady bought that shirt and got an additional 20% discount for paying in cash and further 10% discount for being a loyal customer. She paid ₹324. What was the price tag (in ₹) on the shirt ? 

A 750 

B 600 

C 650 

D 725 

Answer: B 

 

Q.72 The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018. 

What is the average of total Import and Export (in tonnes) during the five financial year ? 

A 2508.8 

B 2279.5 

C 2552.4 

D 2325.9 

Answer: A

 

Q.73 If a 10-digit number 7220x558y2 is divisible by 88, then the value of (5x + 5y) is: 

A 35 

B 25 

C 15 

D 10 

Answer: C 

 

Q.74 A number is increased by 30%, then decreased by 30%, then further decreased by 30%. What is the net increase/decrease percent in the number(correct to the nearest integer)? 

A 36% decrease 

B 36% increase 

C 40% increase 

D 40% decrease 

Answer: A 

 

Q.75 The ratio of the areas of two triangles ABC and PQR is 3 : 5 and the ratio of their heights is 5 : 3. The ratio of the bases of triangle ABC to that of triangle PQR is: 

A 25 : 9 

B 9 : 25 

C 2 : 1 

D 1 : 1 

Answer: B 

 

English 

Instructions 

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. 

Q.76 The child made ______ as he was getting late for school. 

A haste 

B rapidity 

C swiftness 

D hurry 

Answer: A 

 

Q.77 The old man was ______ at the hospital after a long illness. 

A recuperating 

B relenting 

C relaxing 

D rejoicing 

Answer: A 

 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.78 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. You must not prevent me to do what I want. 

A to do what I am wanting 

B by doing what I wanted 

C from doing what I want 

D No substitution 

Answer: C 

 

Q.79 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. DEFIANCE 

A resistance 

B assistance 

C pretence 

D deference 

Answer: A 

 

Instructions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

Q.80 Turn a deaf ear 

A to pay attention 

B to make someone deaf 

C to pay no heed 

D to listen carefully 

Answer: C 

 

Q.81 Take to task 

A to rebuke 

B to praise 

C to give an award 

D to assign work 

Answer: A 

 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.82 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. The manufacturer conformed with the specifications given from the client. 

A to the specifications given by 

B with the specifications given of 

C by the specifications given for 

D No substitution 

Answer: A 

Instructions: Select the most appropriate word for the group of words. 

 

Q.83 The state of remaining unmarried 

A celibacy 

B polygamy 

C feminism 

D monogamy 

Answer: A 

 

Q.84 An office with high salary but no work 

A autocracy 

B sinecure 

C honorary 

D bureaucracy 

Answer: B 

 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.85 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. DESPAIR 

A hope 

B pride 

C calm 

D dearth 

Answer: A 

 

Q.86 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. TEMPERATE 

A extreme 

B temporary 

C moderate 

D tentative 

Answer: C 

 

Q.87 Select the correctly spelt word. 

A separete 

B saprate 

C saperate 

D separate 

Answer: D 

 

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 blank. 

Comprehension: Spain and Italy have produced the (1) ______ painters and sculptors because (2) ______ fine arts appeal more to the (3) ______ an to the intellect. These countries have (4) ______ very few men of science in comparison (5) ______ artists and poets. 

Q.88 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1 

A more greater 

B great 

C greatest 

D greater 

Answer: C 

 

Q.89 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2 

A that 

B this 

C these 

D what 

Answer: C 

 

Q.90 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3 

A imagination 

B situation 

C ambition 

D creation 

Answer: A 

 

Q.91 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4 

A presented 

B prepared 

C produced 

D perplexed 

Answer: C 

 

Q.92 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5 

A for 

B by 

C from 

D to 

Answer: D 

 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.93 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. The members of the victorious football team as well as the captain was congratulated. 

A The members of the 

B as well as the captain 

C victorious football team 

D was congratulated 

Answer: D 

 

Q.94 Select the wrongly spelt word. 

A typical 

B tyranny 

C trivial 

D tution 

Answer: D 

 

Q.95 Select the most appropriate passive form of the given sentence. They were distributing food grains among the poor. 

A Food grains will be distributed among the poor. 

B Food grains were distributed among the poor. 

C The poor will be distributed among food grains. 

D Food grains were being distributed among the poor. 

Answer: D 

 

Q.96 Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. He said to the grocer, “What is the price of tomatoes?” 

A He asked the grocer what the price of tomatoes was. 

B He asked the grocer what is the price of tomatoes. 

C He asked the grocer that what was the price of tomatoes. 

D He asked the grocer what was the price of tomatoes. 

Answer: A 

 

Q.97 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. No sooner did the comedian begin his act when the audience roared with laughter. 

A when the audience 

B No sooner did 

C the comedian begin 

D roared with laughter 

Answer: A 

 

Q.98 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. EXCEPTIONAL 

A optional 

B ordinary 

C unique 

D rare 

Answer: B 

 

Instructions: Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. 

Q.99 A. Yet, it is India that is the home of the malnourished child. 

B. Some major ones are lack of food, sanitation and proper healthcare. 

C. The reasons for malnutrition among Indian children are many. 

D. Millions of rupees have been spent on child care in the country. 

A DCAB 

B ACBD 

C DACB 

D CBAD 

Answer: C 

 

Q.100 A. Yet, whatever was printed was profound and even inspirational. 

B. In pre-independence India there were two kinds of newspapers. 

C. The other spoke of the aspirations of the people and pointed out injustice. 

D. One set was supportive of the colonial power. 

A DCAB 

B ABDC 

C BACD 

D BDCA 

Answer: D 

SSC CHSL

(5 July 2019 Shift-I) 

Reasoning 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.1 means ‘A is husband of B’ means ‘A is brother of B’ means ‘A is sister of B’ means ‘A is mother of B’. If , then how is R related to K ? 

A Daughter 

B Mother 

C Paternal grandmother 

D Sister 

Answer: B 

 

Q.2 If YOGHURT is coded as 7678392, then how will QUICKLY be coded as? 

A 8393127 

B 8393237 

C 7383237 

D 8393117 

Answer: B 

 

Q.3 Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series. 

Answer: C 

 

Q.4 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out. 

A CGKQ 

B HLPT 

C DHLP 

D XBFJ 

Answer: A 

 

Q.5 ‘Kidney’ is related to ‘Excretion’ in the same way as ‘Heart’ is related to ‘_________’. 

A Blood Circulation 

B Heart Chambers 

C Artery 

D Human body 

Answer: A 

 

Q.6 Three persons A, B and C have different amounts of rupees with them. If A takes ₹6 from C, A will have equal amount as B has. A and B together have total ₹74. How many rupees does B have ? 

A 44 

B 30 

C 40 

D 34 

Answer: C 

 

Q.7 Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out. 

A Biology 

B Political Science 

C History 

D Sociology 

Answer: A 

 

Q.8 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right of the figure. 

Answer: D 

 

Q.9 Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the following word-pair. Zinc : Brass 

A Gold : Ornament 

B Silver : Ring 

C Mercury : Thermometer 

D Copper : Bronze 

Answer: D 

 

Q.10 Three of the following four numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the number that is different from the rest. 

A 50 

B 65 

C 195 

D 170 

Answer: C

 

Q.11 Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the following number-pair. 19 : 380 

A 14 : 196 

B 17 : 289 

C 13 : 182 

D 12 : 146 

Answer: C 

 

Q.12 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (2, 4, 8) 

A (3, 9, 34) 

B (4, 16, 64) 

C (1, 2, 6) 

D (5, 25, 625) 

Answer: B 

 

Q.13 Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. MDUK : QHYO :: SALQ : ? 

A WEPU 

B WDPU 

C VDPV 

D WEPV 

Answer: A

 

Q.14 Which two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct? 

405 + 27 × 40 − 308 ÷ 22 = 314 

A + and ÷ 

B × and + 

C ÷ and × 

D + and − 

Answer: A 

 

Q.15 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series. s_ _m r q c t_p d m _ q _ t s _ _ m r q c t 

A pdsrcpd 

B pdsrcrd 

C rdsrcrd 

D pdsrbpd 

Answer: A 

 

Q.16 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (5, 7, 11) 

A (15, 17, 23) 

B (14, 16, 18) 

C (23, 29, 31) 

D (17, 19, 21) 

Answer: C 

 

Q.17 A figure of transparent sheet with a pattern is given below. Select the option that shows how the pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line. 

Answer: B 

 

Q.18 Arrange the following activities in a logical and meaningful order. 

1. Return journey 2. Travel arrangements 3. Hotel stay 4. Sightseeing 5. Reaching destination 

A 2, 5, 3, 1, 4 

B 3, 2, 5, 4, 1 

C 2, 5, 3, 4, 1 

D 5, 3, 4, 2, 1 

Answer: C 

 

Q.19 How many triangles are present in the given figure?

A 22 

B 25 

C 23 

D 24 

Answer: D 

 

Q.20 Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Fuel, Diesel, Liquid 

Answer: A 

 

Q.21 Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 16, 18, 21, 26, 33, ? 

A 44 

B 45 

C 46 

D 43 

Answer: A 

 

Q.22 In a code language, VERBATIM is written as EUHYPLWD. How will SALESMAN be written as in that language ? 

A OHVDDQVP 

B HODVQDPV 

C VDOHQDPV 

D HODVVPDQ 

Answer: B

 

Q.23 Two different positions of the same dice are shown below, the six faces of which are numbered 1 to 6. Find the number on the face opposite to the one having ‘5’. 

A 3 

B 4 

C 1 

D 2 

Answer: C 

 

Q.24 Two 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 purses are rupees. Some rupees are coins.

Conclusions: I. Some purses are coins. II. No purse is coin. III. No rupee is coin. 

A Only Conclusion I and III follow. 

B Only Conclusion I and II follow. 

C Only Conclusion II and III follow. 

D Either Conclusion I or II follows. 

Answer: D 

 

Q.25 Select the option in which Figure-X is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed) 

Answer: A 

 

General knowledge 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.26 In which state is the Kamakhya Temple situated? 

A Jharkhand 

B Chhattisgarh 

C Assam 

D Arunachal Pradesh 

Answer: C 

 

Q.27 Who was the coach of the Indian Under-19 men’s cricket team, which won the Under- 19 World Cup 2018 ?A Anil Kumble 

B Lalchand Rajput 

C Rahul Dravid 

D Robin Singh 

Answer: C 

 

Q.28 Which of the districts listed as options is not one of the three districts in the Chambal division of the state of Madhya Pradesh? 

A Sheopur 

B Morena 

C Bhind 

D Chhindwara 

Answer: D 

 

Q.29 Which part of the human body gets affected by the illness called osteoporosis? 

A Brain 

B Lungs 

C Kidney 

D Bones 

Answer: D 

 

Q.30 What is the SI unit of electrical resistance? 

A Ampere 

B Ohm 

C Mole 

D Volt 

Answer: B 

 

Q.31 Which of the following countries will host the World Leaders Conference to Combat Anti-Semitism in October 2020? 

A Sweden 

B Belgium 

C Denmark 

D Norway 

Answer: A 

 

Q.32 Jadugora, in Singhbhum district, Jharkhand is an important mine for which of the following? 

A Coal 

B Uranium 

C Manganese 

D Emerald 

Answer: B 

 

Q.33 Who among the following is called the ‘father of supercomputing’? 

A Alan Perlis 

B Seymour Cray 

C Ken Thompson 

D Vint Cerf 

Answer: B 

 

Q.34 A company that has been founded after 2003 and that has a current valuation of more than 1 billion USD is referred to as in the industry by which term? 

A Stratosphere Startup Company 

B Unicorn Startup Company 

C 5th Gear Startup Company 

D Blue Moon Startup Company 

Answer: B 

 

Q.35 In February 2018, ________ was appointed as the first independent female director of ICC. 

A Indra Nooyi 

B Chanda Kochhar 

C Indra Jai Singh 

D Nita Ambani 

Answer: A 

 

Q.36 In which state is ‘Tarnetar’ fair celebrated annually? 

A Madhya Pradesh 

B Manipur 

C Gujarat 

D Telangana 

Answer: C 

 

Q.37 Who among the following Australian cricket players was NOT banned by Cricket Australia for ball tampering in 2018? 

A David Warner 

B Cameron Bancroft 

C Steve Smith 

D Glenn Maxwell 

Answer: D 

 

Q.38 According to Article 243 V of the Constitution of India, the minimum age requirement for becoming a member of a Municipalty is ___________. 

A 28 years 

B 21 years 

C 24 years 

D 32 years 

Answer: B 

 

Q.39 In which year was the Non-Cooperation Movement launched? 

A 1919 

B 1856 

C 1920 

D 1877 

Answer: C 

 

Q.40 Who was affectionately called ‘The Grand Old Man of India”? 

A Lal Bahadur Shastri 

B Dadabhai Naoroji 

C Bipin Chandra Pal 

D Rajendra Prasad 

Answer: B 

 

Q.41 When is the World Thyroid Day observed every year? 

A 25th May 

B 15th January 

C 25th October 

D 5th September 

Answer: A 

 

Q.42 Which of the following states is the biggest Jute producer in India? 

A Karnataka 

B Rajasthan 

C West Bengal 

D Nagaland 

Answer: C 

 

Q.43 The Bacille Calmette-Guerin vaccine (popularly called BCG vaccine) is a vaccine to prevent which of these diseases? 

A Polio 

B Tuberculosis 

C Jaundice 

D Typhoid 

Answer: B 

 

Q.44 In the context of computers, what is the full form of PDF? 

A PowerPoint Document Format 

B Portable Document Format 

C Portable Details Format 

D Personal Document Format 

Answer: B 

 

Q.45 Who among the following won an award in the ‘Best Actor (Female)’ category at the 64th Filmfare Awards held in 2019? 

A Janhvi Kapoor 

B Alia Bhatt 

C Neena Gupta 

D Sara Ali Khan 

Answer: B 

 

Q.46 In May 2019, ____________, an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) professor, was awarded the ‘2019 Dr Lee Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health’ at the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva. 

A Alagarasu Kalichamy 

B Seema Sahay 

C Balram Bhargava 

D Ajay Vir Singh 

Answer: C 

 

Q.47 Which country houses the headquarters of the intergovernmental organisation, ‘The International Bureau of Weights and Measures’? 

A Switzerland 

B Austria 

C Belgium 

D France 

Answer: D 

 

Q.48 Which one of the following statements about gratuity is NOT CORRECT? 

A Gratuity can be paid before the completion of five years of the death of an employee or if he has become disabled due to accident or disease. 

B A person is eligible to receive gratuity only if he has completed minimum seven years of service with an organisation. 

C Gratuity is given by the employer to his/her employee for the services rendered by him/her during the period of employment. 

D Gratuity is usually paid at the time of retirement but it can be paid before retirement provided certain conditions are met. 

Answer: B 

 

Q.49 Which of the following airports was crowned the ‘World’s Best Airport’ for the seventh time in a row by the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2019 ? 

A Changi Airport 

B Indira Gandhi International Airport 

C Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport 

D Haneda International Airport 

Answer: A 

 

Q.50 Which of the following words was inserted in the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution of India? 

A Political 

B Economic 

C Belief 

D Integrity 

Answer: D 

 

Quantitative Aptitude 

Instructions; For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.51 The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018. 

In which financial year, total of Exports and Imports is the highest ? 

A 2016-2017 

B 2017-2018 

C 2014-2015 

D 2015-2016 

Answer: A 

 

Q.52 If 2sin² θ + 5cosθ − 4 = 0,0^∘ < θ < 90^∘ , then the value of cotθ + cosecθ  is: 

A √3/2

B √3

C 2/√3

D 3√3/2 

Answer: B 

 

Q.53 If cosθ = ^2p/p²+1 , (p ≠ ±1 ) then cosθ is equal to: 

A ^2p/p²+1 

B p²−1/_2p 

C (p²+1)/ (p²−1) 

D ^2p/p²−1 

Answer: C 

 

Q.54 Three numbers are in the ratio ½: ⅔: ¾. The difference between the greatest and the smallest number is 27. The average of the three numbers is: 

A 81 

B 40 

C 69 

D 54 

Answer: C 

 

Q.55 The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018.

What is the ratio of total Imports to total Exports during the five financial years ? 

A 4175: 4011 

B 4011: 4175 

C 3073: 3199 

D 3199: 3073 

Answer: C 

 

Q.56 If a 10-digit number 6220x558y2 is divisible by 88, then the value of (5x + 5y) is: 

A 45 

B 25 

C 55 

D 20 

Answer: D 

 

Q.57 A certain amount invested at a certain rate, compounded annually, grows to an amount in five years, which is a factor of 1.191016 more than to whatit would have grown in two years. What is the rate percentage? 

A 6 

B 4 

C 5 

D 8 

Answer: A 

 

Q.58 If 12cot² θ − 31cosecθ + 32 = 0,0^∘ < θ < 90^∘, then the values of  sinθ will be: 

A ⅘,¾

B ⁵/₄,⁴/₃

C ⅓,³/₂

D ²/₃,¼

Answer: A 

 

Q.59 The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018. 

In which financial year the percentage increase in Imports is the highest in comparison to its previous financial year? 

A 2014-2015 

B 2015-2016 

C 2016-2017 

D 2017-2018 

Answer: C 

 

Q.60 The simplified value of 15 of 8 + 6 + [(27 − 3) ÷ 6 + 4] is: 

A 128 

B 134 

C 136 

D 130 

Answer: B

 

Q.61 In a △ABC,the bisectors of ∠B and ∠C meet at point O within the triangle. If ∠BOC = 148^∘ , then the measure of ∠A is: 

A 87^∘ 

B 29^∘ 

C 116^∘ 

D 58^∘ 

Answer: C 

 

Q.62 A circle is inscribed in a triangle ABC.It touches sides AB, BC and AC at points P, Q and R respectively. If BP = 9 cm, CQ = 10 cm and AR = 11 cm, then the perimeter (in cm)of the triangle △ABC is: 

A 72.5 

B 57.5 

C 60 

D 75 

Answer: C 

 

Q.63 A number is decreased by 30%, then increased by 30%, then further increased by 30%. What is the net increase/decrease percent in the number (correct to the nearest integer)? 

A 19% decrease 

B 19% increase 

C 18% increase 

D 18% decrease 

Answer: C

 

Q.64 If a² + b² = 135 and ab = 7,(a > 0,b > 0) then the value of (a³ − b³ )is: 

A 1562 

B 1600 

C 1680 

D 1350 

Answer: A 

 

Q.65 What is the area of a rhombus(in cm² ) whose side is 20 cm and one of the diagonals is 24 cm ? 

A 396 

B 392 

C 350 

D 384 

Answer: D 

 

Q.66 If x⁴ + x⁻⁴ = 1442,(x > 0) then the value of x + x⁻¹ is: 

A ⁴√10

B ²√10

C ³√10

D 15 

Answer: B 

 

Q.67   9 years ago, the average age of a family of five members was 33 years. Now, three new members join whose ages are in ascending order with consecutive gaps of 8 years. If the present average ageof the family is the same as it was 9 years ago, what is the age (in years) of the eldest new member? 

A 29 

B 26 

C 35 

D 17 

Answer: B 

 

Q.68 A car covers 25 km at a uniform speed. If the speed had been 8 knv/h more, it would have taken 10 hours less for the same journey. What is the speed of the car (in km/h)? 

A 4 

B 3 

C 2.5 

D 2 

Answer: D 

 

Q.69 A, B and C can complete a piece of work in 5, 20 and 60 days respectively. Working together, they can complete the same work in how many days? 

A 5¾

B 5¼

C 3¾

D 3¼

Answer: C 

 

Q.70 A man bought 2 articles for ₹3050 each. He sold one article at 10% loss and another at 20% profit. The total profit/loss percentage he earned is: 

A 10% loss 

B 5% loss 

C 5% profit 

D 10% profit 

Answer: C 

 

Q.71 There was 25% off on bags. A lady bought a bag and got additional 20% discount for paying in cash. She paid ₹480. What was the price tag (in ₹) on the bag? 

A 950 

B 825 

C 800 

D 750 

Answer: C 

 

Q.72 If (2x − 7)³ + (2x − 8)³ +(2x − 3)³ = 3(2x − 7)(2x − 8)(2x − 3), then what is the value of  x? 

A 3 

B 4 

C 1 

D 2 

Answer: A

 

Q.73 The given Bar Graph presents the Imports and Exports of an item (in tonnes) manufactured by a company for the five financial years, 2013-2014 to 2017-2018.

What is the average of Export (in tonnes) during the five financial years ? 

A 1279.5 

B 1552.4 

C 1025.9 

D 1279.6 

Answer: D 

 

Q.74 Two circles of radii 7 cm and 9 cm intersect at the points A and B. If AB = 10 cm and the distance between the centres of the circle is x cm, then the value of x is: 

A 2(√6 + √7) 

B 2(√6 + √14 ) 

C (√6 +√14 ) 

D (√6 +7) 

Answer: B 

 

Q.75 In triangle ABC, D and are two points on the sides AB and AC respectively so that DE ∥ BC and AD BD= 5 6. The ratio of the area of △ ABC to the area of trapezium DECB is: 

A 96 : 121 

B 121 : 96 

C 36 : 121 

D 121 : 36 

Answer: B 

 

English 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.76 Select the wrongly spelt word. 

A discern 

B consize 

C nurture 

D particle 

Answer: B 

 

Q.77 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To take the bull by the horns 

A to escape unhurt 

B to enjoy risky sports 

C to face danger boldly 

D to act foolishly 

Answer: C 

 

Q.78 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words. One who is difficult to please 

A fastidious 

B fatalist 

C fanatic 

D feminist 

Answer: A 

 

Q.79 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Despite of his efforts he couldn’t get a decent job. 

A Despite of 

B he couldn’t get 

C his efforts 

D a decent job. 

Answer: A 

 

Q.80 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. 

A. This code contains information about its nature. 

B. Each living organism has a DNA code. 

C. If this genetic material is altered, it would alter the organism. 

D. The nature of an individual is determined by the unique genetic material in the code. 

A DBCA 

B DCAB 

C BCDA 

D BADC 

Answer: D 

 

Q.81 Select the most appropriate passive form of the given sentence. She answered fifty questions in one hour. 

A Fifty questions were answered by her in one hour. 

B Fifty questions have been answered by her in one hour. 

C Fifty questions are answered by her in one hour. 

D Fifty questions were being answered by her in one hour. 

Answer: A 

 

Q.82 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Gift of the gab 

A have the ability to adapt 

B receive a precious gift 

C achieve sudden greatness 

D have the talent to speak well 

Answer: D 

 

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 blank. 

Comprehension: In July, 1937, the Japanese used an incident to provoke a war. They (1) ______ China and occupied a major portion (2) ______ it. Chinese and Japanese (3) ______ clashed in northern China, throwing the entire country into (4) ______. Millions of people were shot (5) ______ death. 

Q.83 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1 

A persuaded 

B invaded 

C included 

D extended 

Answer: B 

 

Q.84 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2 

A from 

B of 

C for 

D by 

Answer: B 

 

Q.85 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3 

A troops 

B caravans 

C crowds 

D mobs 

Answer: A 

 

Q.86 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4 

A progress 

B tranquility 

C turmoil 

D peace 

Answer: C 

 

Q.87 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5 

A to 

B on 

C for 

D in 

Answer: A 

 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.88 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words. Something that catches fire easily 

A infallible 

B inflammable 

C incredible 

D inflatable 

Answer: B 

 

Q.89 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. THRIFTY 

A discreet 

B grand 

C rigid 

D frugal 

Answer: D 

 

Q.90 Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. Seema said to her daughter, “Don’t go near the well.” 

A Seema told her daughter that don’t go near the well. 

B Seema said her daughter you shouldn’t go near the well. 

C Seema requested to her daughter to go near the well. 

D Seema warned her daughter not to go near the well. 

Answer: D 

 

Q.91 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. PROSPERITY 

A adversity 

B simplicity 

C affinity 

D nobility 

Answer: A 

 

Q.92 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. During the curfew the army was ______ at strategic locations. 

A supplied 

B deployed 

C dispersed 

D employed 

Answer: B 

 

Q.93 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. CENSURE 

A criticism 

B shame 

C praise 

D distrust 

Answer: C 

 

Q.94 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. STERN 

A mellow 

B strict 

C shrewd 

D proud 

Answer: B 

 

Q.95 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Darkness spilled like ink and began to spread at everything. 

A like ink 

B and began to 

C spread at everything 

D Darkness spilled 

Answer: C 

 

Instructions: Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. 

Q.96 He persisted to do that he thought was right. 

A for doing this which he thought 

B No substitution 

C to do what he thinks 

D in doing what he thought 

Answer: D 

 

Q.97 We are going to have pleasure in accepting your kind invitation. 

A We are having pleasure 

B No substitution 

C We will have a pleasure 

D We have pleasure 

Answer: D 

 

Instructions: For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.98 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The man ______ heavy losses in his investments. 

A earned 

B incurred 

C reaped 

D raised 

Answer: B 

 

Q.99 Select the correctly spelt word. 

A November 

B February 

C Octuber 

D Janury 

Answer: B 

 

Q.100 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. 

A. The fire destroyed many buildings which were rebuilt with red clay tiles. 

B. In the year 1689, a huge fire engulfed the city. 

C. Prague in the Czech Republic is known for its striking red roofs. 

D. Even now, traditional red roofs are included in any repairs or new construction. 

A BADC 

B CADB 

C DCBA 

D CBAD 

Answer: D 

SSC CHSL

(8 July 2019 Shift-I) 

Reasoning 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.1 A figure of transparent sheet with a pattern is given below. Select the option that shows how the pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line. 

Answer: C 

 

Q.2 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right of the figure. 

Answer: A 

 

Q.3 Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the following number-pair. 12 : 102 

A 6 : 52 

B 14 : 126 

C 8 : 68 

D 16 : 218 

Answer: C 

 

Q.4 Three of the following four numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the number that is different from the rest. 

A 173 

B 193 

C 191 

D 171 

Answer: D 

 

Q.5 How many triangles are present in the given figure ? 

A 30 

B 27 

C 28 

D 29 

Answer: B 

 

Q.6 Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series. 

Answer: B 

 

Q.7 In a code language, CARNIVAL is written as LPYAJYTG. How will DISTANCE be written as in that language? 

A RQGBDAMY 

B RPGBCZLY 

C RQGBCALY 

D SQHBCALZ 

Answer: C 

 

Q.8 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (8, 27, 64) 

A (49, 64, 81) 

B (216, 343, 529) 

C (343, 512, 729) 

D (125, 636, 864) 

Answer: C 

 

Q.9 Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. KSOE : MQQC :: ACZN : ? 

A CABL 

B CABK 

C DACL 

D CBBL 

Answer: A 

 

Q.10 ‘Heart’ is related to ‘Circulation’ in the same way as ‘Lungs’ are related to ‘_________’. 

A Excretion 

B Respiration 

C Oxygen 

D Ribs 

Answer: B 

 

Q.11 Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 25, 42, 67, 101, 145, ? 

A 200 

B 202 

C 199 

D 201 

Answer: A 

 

Q.12 Three friends A, B and C have different amounts of rupees with them. If B takes ₹7 from A, then B will have equal amount as C has. B and C together have total ₹157. How many rupees does C have ? 

A 82 

B 81 

C 80 

D 83 

Answer: A 

 

Q.13 Two different positions of the same dice are shown below,the six faces of which are numbered 1 to 6. Find the number opposite to the face having 1.

A 2 

B 4 

C 3 

D 5 

Answer: A 

 

Q.14 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (4, 41, 5) 

A (7, 81, 9) 

B (6, 85, 8) 

C (2, 21, 4) 

D (5, 61, 6) 

Answer: D 

 

Q.15 If FINANCIAL is coded as 695153913, then how will LUCRATIVE be coded as ? 

A 433922945 

B 333912955 

C 343912945 

D 333912945 

Answer: D 

 

Q.16 Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the following word-pair. Exercise : Fitness 

A Hobby : Internet 

B Harmony : War 

C Treatment : Recovery 

D Education : Institute 

Answer: C 

 

Q.17 Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Mobile phones, Electronic devices, Laptops 

Answer: C 

 

Q.18 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out. 

A DFHJ 

B VXZB 

C BDGJ 

D JLNP 

Answer: C 

 

Q.19 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series. t s m _ _ n q _ _ s m m n _ _ s t _ m m n _ q s 

A mnstnqsn 

B mmstmqtn 

C mnstnqmn 

D nmstnqns 

Answer: A 

 

Q.20 Which of the following sequence of signs will correctly solve the given equation by replacing the question marks ? 1105 ? 65 ? 835 ? 25 ? 5 = 727 

A ÷,+,−,× 

B +,÷,−,× 

C +,−,×,÷ 

D ×,−,+,÷ 

Answer: A 

 

Q.21 Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out. 

A Energy 

B Vitamins 

C Carbohydrates 

D Protein 

Answer: A 

 

Q.22 Select the option in which Figure-X is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed) 

Answer: B 

 

Q.23 Arrange the following activities in a logical and meaningful order. 

1. Marriage hall booking 

2. Deciding marriage day 

3. Inviting guests 

4. Marriage ceremony 

5. Invitation cards printing 

A 2, 1, 3, 5, 4 

B 2, 1, 3, 4, 5 

C 2, 1, 5, 3, 4 

D 1, 2, 3, 5, 4 

Answer: C 

 

Q.24 A + B means ‘A is mother of B’ 

 A − B means ‘A is husband of B’ 

A × B means ‘A is son of B’ 

A ÷ B means ‘A is brother of B’

 If Q ÷ U × K × H − D + J , then how is K related to J ? 

A Brother 

B Paternal uncle 

C Father 

D Sister 

Answer: A 

 

Q.25 Two 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 equipment are screw-drivers. 

All machines are equipment. 

Conclusions: 

I. Some screw-drivers are equipment. 

II. Some screw-drivers are machines. 

III. All equipment are machines. 

A Only conclusions I and III follow. 

B Only conclusions I and II follow. 

C Only conclusions II and III follow. 

D All conclusions follow. 

Answer: B 

 

General knowledge 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.26 The border between India and Bhutan adjoins ________ Indian states. 

A Five

B Three 

C Four 

D Two 

Answer: C 

 

Q.27 From which Indian state did ‘Warli Art’ originate? 

A Kerala 

B Rajasthan 

C Maharashtra 

D Madhya Pradesh 

Answer: C 

 

Q.28 Who decides the admissibility of Questions in Lok Sabha? 

A Deputy Speaker 

B Prime Minister 

C Speaker 

D Vice President 

Answer: C 

 

Q.29 Which of the following rivers originates in Amarkantak Hill in Madhya Pradesh ? 

A Periyar 

B Ravi 

C Gomti 

D Narmada 

Answer: D 

 

Q.30 _______ gas gives an orange glow when electricity is passed through it. It is generally used in fluorescent lighting. 

A Hydrogen 

B Oxygen 

C Nitrogen 

D Neon 

Answer: D 

 

Q.31 Rusting of iron is an example of _______. 

A corrosion 

B combustion 

C evaporation 

D condensation 

Answer: A 

 

Q.32 India won a total of ________ medals at the Special Olympics World Summer Games held in Abu Dhabi from 14 to 21 March 2019. 

A 441 

B 368 

C 312 

D 252 

Answer: B 

 

Q.33 With which of the following sports is the term ‘Cox’ associated? 

A Boat Racing 

B Boxing 

C Long Jump 

D Javelin Throw 

Answer: A 

 

Q.34 In August 2018, ________ became the first Indian to win the ‘Best Actor’ award at the Norwegian national awards held in Haugesund, Norway. 

A Nawazuddin Siddique 

B Irrfan Khan 

C Adil Hussain 

D Nasiruddin Shah 

Answer: C 

 

Q.35 The first session of the first Lok Sabha commenced on ________. 

A 15th August 1947

B  26th January 1950

C  13th May 1952

D 15th August 1951

Answer: C 

 

Q.36 The present day city of Bhopal was built by which of the following Pratihara rulers ? 

A Mahendra Bhoja 

B Mihir Bhoja 

C Rajyapala 

D Vijayasena 

Answer: B 

 

Q.37 In which city has India’s first HIV treatment centre and clinic for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community been inaugurated ? 

A Bengaluru 

B Kolkata 

C Bhopal 

D Mumbai 

Answer: D 

 

Q.38 The ‘i-help’ initiative to promote digital electoral literacy has been launched in which of the following states? 

A Assam 

B Bihar 

C Arunachal Pradesh 

D Chhattisgarh 

Answer: A 

 

Q.39 The ‘Pattachitra’ style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of _______. 

A Rajasthan 

B West Bengal 

C Assam 

D Odisha 

Answer: D 

 

Q.40 Which of the following is the capital of the Union Territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli? 

A Silvassa 

B Daman 

C Kavaratti 

D Port Blair 

Answer: A 

 

Q.41 The Vikramashila University was founded by ________. 

A Chandragupta-I 

B Bimbisara 

C Ashoka 

D Dharmapala 

Answer: D 

 

Q.42 The hill station of Chail is located in __________. 

A Himachal Pradesh 

B Arunachal Pradesh 

C Madhya Pradesh 

D Uttar Pradesh 

Answer: A 

 

Q.43 With which of the following sports was Narender Hirwani associated ? 

A Boxing 

B Cricket 

C Football 

D Hockey 

Answer: B 

 

Q.44 Which one of the folllowing is the joint Army exercises between France and India? 

A Sampriti 

B Garuda Shakti 

C Shakti 

D Khanjar 

Answer: C 

 

Q.45 Which one of the following is an Audio Tool ? 

A Avidemus 

B Ardour 

C Dscaler 

D Blender 

Answer: B 

 

Q.46 The currency of Japan is _________. 

A Yen 

B Dollar 

C Renminbi 

D Euro 

Answer: A 

 

Q.47 ______ was the network that became the basis for the Internet. 

A Clusters 

B ARPANET 

C HTTP 

D SSID 

Answer: B 

 

Q.48 __________ is the final value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country’s borders in a specific time period. 

A Government revenue 

B Gross Domestic Product 

C Net National Product 

D Gross National Product 

Answer: B 

 

Q.49 Who among the following wrote the book ‘The Namesake’? 

A Siddhartha Mukherjee 

B Arundhati Roy 

C Amitav Ghosh 

D Jhumpa Lahiri 

Answer: D 

 

Q.50 _______ are stable, negatively charged particles found in all atoms. 

A Neutrons 

B Photons 

C Electrons 

D Protons 

Answer: C 

 

Quantative Apptitute 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.51 A dealer buys an article marked at ₹20000 with two successive discounts of 20% and 5%. He spends ₹1000 for its repair and sells it for ₹20000. What is his profit /loss percent (correct to two decimal places)? 

A 25.64% loss 

B 25.64% profit 

C 23.46% profit 

D 23.64% loss 

Answer: C 

 

Q.52 A and B can complete a piece of work in 15 days and 10 days respectively. They got a contract to complete the work for ₹35000. The share of A (in ₹) in the contracted money will be: 

A 7000 

B 21000 

C 14000 

D 15000 

Answer: C 

 

Q.53 The sum of salaries of A and B is ₹43000. A spends 95% of his salary and B spends 80% of his salary. If their savings are the same, what is A’s salary (in ₹)? 

A 8000 

B 34400 

C 10600 

D 35000 

Answer: B 

 

Q.54 The chord of the contact of tangents drawn from point on the circle x ² + y ² = a² to the circle touches x ² + y ² = b² the circle x ² + y ² = c² such that b ^p = a ^m cⁿ where m,n,p ∈ N, and m, n, p are prime to each other, then the value of 2m + n + 2p – 3 is: 

A 5 

B 4 

C 6 

D 2 

Answer: B 

 

Q.55 If 2(cosec ² 39^∘ − tan ² 51^∘ ) − ⅔sin90 ∘ − tan² 56^∘ ytan ² 34 ^∘ = ^y/₃ , then the value of y is: 

A -⅔

B -1 

C 1 

D ⅔ 

Answer: C 

 

Q.56 In triangle ABC,the length of BC is less than twice the length of AB by 3 cm. The length of the AC exceeds the length of AB by 3 cm. The perimeter of the triangle is 34 cm. The length (in cm) of the smaller side of the triangle is: 

A 10 

B 7 

C 9 

D 8 

Answer: C 

 

Q.57 Two students, A and B, appeared for an examination. A secured 8 marks more than B and the marks of the former was 55% of the sum of their marks. The sum of the marks obtained by A and is: 

A 75 

B 100 

C 90 

D 80 

Answer: D 

Q.58 The simplified value of is: 

A ¹⁹/₇

B ¹⁹/₁₆

C ¹⁹/₈

D ¹⁹/₆₄

Answer: C 

 

Q.59 The ratio between the speeds of two trains is 2 : 5. If the first train covers 350 km in 5 hours, then the speed (in km/h) of the second train is: 

A 180 

B 175 

C 165 

D 150 

Answer: B 

 

Instructions The given Bar Graph presents the number of students of two schools for six years.

Q.60 In which year, the absolute difference between the numbers of students in two schools is the highest ? 

A 2012 

B 2011 

C 2013 

D 2010 

Answer: A 

 

Q.61 What is the average number of students from school B during the six year period (correct to two decimal places) ? 

A 656.17 

B 664.37 

C 616.67 

D 660.17 

Answer: C 

 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.62 If , then the value of x:

A 2 

B 4 

C 16 

D 8 

Answer: C 

 

Q.63 If (x − 8)³ + (2x + 16)³ + (2x − 13)³ = 3(x − 8)(2x + 16)(2x − 13) , then what is the value of x ? 

A 1 

B -1 

C 0 

D 0.7 

Answer: A

 

Q.64 If an 8-digit number 30x558y2 is divisible by 88, then the value of (6x +6y) is: 

A 30 

B 35 

C 42 

D 66 

Answer: C 

 

Q.65 If each side of a rectangle is increased by 22%, then its area will increase by: 

A 48.84% 

B 50% 

C 44% 

D 46.65% 

Answer: A 

 

Q.66 A person purchased a vehicle for ₹4,89,828 and sold it for ₹5,89,828. What is the profit percent he earned on this vehicle (correct to two decimal places)? 

A 25% 

B 15% 

C 18.65% 

D 20.42% 

Answer: D 

 

Q.67 If cosecθ = 3x and cotθ = ³/_x , (x ≠ 0) then the value of 6 ( x² − ¹/ x²) 

is: 

A ¼

B 1

C ⅔

D ½

Answer: C 

 

Q.68 The given Bar Graph presents the number of students of two schools for six years.

In which year, the percentage increase in students in school B is the highest in comparison to its previous year? 

A 2010 

B 2013 

C 2009 

D 2011 

Answer: C 

 

Q.69 If cosx = -½ and π < x < ^3π/₂, then the value of 2tan² x − 3cosec²x is: 

A 10 

B 8 

C 2 

D 4 

Answer: C 

Q.70 The given Bar Graph presents the number of students of two schools for six years.

What is the ratio of students taken for all years together from School to that from school A ? 

A 370 : 429 

B 415 : 401 

C 401 : 415 

D 429 : 370 

Answer: A 

 

Q.71 Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4. On increasing each of them by 30, the ratio becomes 9 : 10. The sum of the numbers is: 

A 35 

B 30 

C 32 

D 25 

Answer: A 

 

Q.72 In a △ ABC,the bisectors of ∠ B and ∠ C meet at O with in the triangle. If ∠ A = 110^∘ , then the measure of ∠ BOC is: 

A 110^∘ 

B 55^∘ 

C 145^∘ 

D 84^∘ 

Answer: C

 

Q.73 If x = 2 + √3 then the value of x³ + x⁻³ is: 

A -52√3

B  52√3

C  -52

D  52

Answer: D 

 

Q.74 There are two circles of radius 5 cm and 3 cm respectively. The distance between their centres is 10 cm. The length (in cm) of a transverse common tangent is: 

A 9 

B 8 

C 10 

D 6 

Answer: D 

 

Q.75 The average age of fifteen persons is 32 years. If two more persons are added, then the average is increased by 3 years. The new persons have age difference of 7 years. The age (in years) of the younger among the new persons is: 

A 50 

B 58 

C 54 

D 61 

Answer: C 

 

English 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.76 Select the most appropriate passive form of the given sentence. The surgeon successfully operated upon the patient. 

A The patient was successfully operated upon by the surgeon. 

B The surgeon has been successfully operated upon by the patient. 

C The patient is successfully operated upon by the surgeon. 

D The patient is being successfully operated upon by the surgeon. 

Answer: A 

 

Q.77 Select the correctly spelt word. 

A opportunity 

B oppurtunity 

C oppertunity 

D oportunity 

Answer: A 

 

Q.78 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. RESOLUTE 

A determined 

B uncertain 

C hesitant 

D unsure 

Answer: A 

 

Q.79 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Lack of formal education did not prevent Lincoln to become a great leader. 

A to become 

B did not prevent 

C a great leader 

D Lack of 

Answer: A 

 

Q.80 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. ASCENT 

A descent 

B nascent 

C crescent 

D recent 

Answer: A 

 

Q.81 Select the wrongly spelt word. 

A extract 

B extension 

C explaination 

D eligible 

Answer: C 

 

Q.82 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words. An official pardon 

A regicide 

B amnesia 

C redemption 

D amnesty 

Answer: D 

 

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 blank. 

Comprehension: As the rains receded I got a strange job. Our neighbour, a (1) ______ merchant decided to become a politician. But he was (2) ______ so he wanted me to (3) ______ him everywhere he went and read and write (4) ______ him. For my work I was to be paid decent (5) ______. 

Q.83 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1 

A prosperous 

B affluent 

C populous 

D ambitious 

Answer: A 

 

Q.84 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2 

A illegible 

B illogical 

C illegitimate 

D illiterate 

Answer: D 

 

Q.85 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3 

A coincide 

B coexist 

C accompany 

D attend 

Answer: C 

 

Q.86 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4 

A from 

B for 

C through 

D on 

Answer: B 

 

Q.87 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5 

A wages 

B bonus 

C prize 

D reward 

Answer: A 

 

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually 

Q.88 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. A. Little did she know that I was out of job once again.

B. But all the money soon vanished into the bottomless pit of household needs.

C. I returned home with my pockets full of my earnings.

D. However, my grandmother was happy that I had become responsible. 

A CDAB 

B BCDA 

C DBAC 

D CBDA 

Answer: D 

 

Q.89 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I had ______ pain in the stomach after taking lunch. 

A heavy 

B huge 

C acute 

D strict 

Answer: C 

 

Q.90 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. 

A. But when their short racing careers are over, greyhounds are adopted as household pets. 

B. Greyhound racing is a popular spectator sport in the United States. 

C. They worry that the greyhounds would need a large space to run to get sufficient exercise. 

D. Unfortunately, many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound as a pet. 

A DBCA 

B BDAC 

C DACB 

D BADC 

Answer: D 

 

Q.91 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error Pleasure cannot derive from giving pain to innocent people. 

A from giving 

B Pleasure cannot derive 

C pain to 

D innocent people 

Answer: B 

 

Q.92 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words. One who walks on foot 

A pediatrician 

B pauper 

C protagonist 

D pedestrian 

Answer: D 

 

Q.93 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. All organizations seek sincere and ______ employees. 

A industrious 

B inert 

C inactive 

D industrial 

Answer: A 

 

Q.94 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Pass the hat 

A to collect money 

B to avoid work 

C to play a game 

D to sell something 

Answer: A 

 

Q.95 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. No sooner was his name called out when he was gone onto the stage to receive the award. 

A than he went 

B and he was going 

C but he went 

D No substitution 

Answer: A 

 

Q.96 Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. Father said to his daughter, “I will attend your convocation tomorrow.” 

A Father told his daughter that he will be attending her convocation the next day. 

B Father told his daughter that he would attend her convocation the next day. 

C Father told his daughter I will attend her convocation tomorrow. 

D Father told his daughter that he will attend her convocation tomorrow. 

Answer: B 

 

Q.97 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. INTREPID 

A invisible 

B cowardly 

C gallant 

D insecure 

Answer: C 

 

Q.98 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. FLEXIBLE 

A variable 

B pliant 

C stiff 

D elastic 

Answer: C 

 

Q.99 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution. I was astonished on the ignorance in the villagers. 

A at the ignorance of 

B on the ignorance by 

C over the ignorance between 

D No substitution 

Answer: A 

 

Q.100 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. As the crow flies 

A a long winding path 

B to be directionless 

C to be uncertain 

D the shortest route 

Answer: D