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Solved SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 Paper With Solutions
Solved SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 Paper With Solutions
Solved SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-1 Paper With Solutions
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Question 1
In a certain code language, 'REASON' is coded as '5410219' and 'HEALTHY' is coded as '716231216'.How will 'DIVULGE' be coded in
that language?
A 24134383
B 21433438
C 10733494
D 13704349
Answer: B
P is the brother of Q. S is the father of P. R is the brother of S. If T is the mother of R, then how is P related to T?
A Uncle
B Father
C Brother
D Grandson
Answer: D
Question 3
Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the word that is different.
A Agitation
B Contention
C Turmoil
D Tranquillity
Answer: D
Question 4
Select the options in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.
(541, 14, 737)
D (832, 8, 895)
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
24, 48, 51, 204, 209, ?
A 1047
B 215
C 1254
D 416
Answer: C
Question 6
A 22
B 23
C 24
D 30
Answer: C
Question 7
In a certain code language, 'MARGIN' is written as 'SBNOJH'. How will 'PRAYER' be written in that language?
A BSQQFZ
B BSQSFZ
C QSBSFZ
D BSQZFS
Answer: B
The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures.
How would this paper look when unfolded?
Answer: B
Question 9
Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.
(15, 315, 7)
A (11, 188, 6)
C (18, 486, 9)
D (14, 197, 4)
Answer: C
Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the letter-cluster that is
different.
A NSY
B TYE
C PUB
D LQW
Answer: C
Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.
Cartridge : Printer :: Motherboard : ?
A Monitor
B Machine
C Keyboard
Answer: D
Question 12
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
WUW, TSV, QQU, NOT, ?
A KMS
B LNT
C MNS
D JNT
Answer: A
Question 13
Select the letter from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
P, N, J, H, ?
A D
B B
C E
D C
Answer: A
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Answer: B
Question 15
Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are marked from A to F. Select the letter that will be on the
face opposite to the face showing the letter ‘C’.
A F
B B
C A
D D
Answer: B
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at 'AB' as shown.
Answer: C
Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words.
Cricket : Shikhar Dhawan
Answer: A
Question 18
Four number-pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number-pair that is
different.
A 182 : 12
C 239 : 14
D 305 : 16
Answer: A
Question 19
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs and balance the equation.
1496 * 8 * 13 * 40 * 5 * 0
A ÷, ×, =, +, −
B ÷, +, =, −, ×
C ÷, +, −, ×, =
D ÷, −, +, ×, =
Answer: C
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Answer: D
Question 21
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.
1. Introduce
2. Internship
3. Interaction
4. Interjection
5. Intervene
6. Interruption
A 3, 2, 4, 6, 5, 1
B 3, 4, 2, 6, 5, 1
C 3, 4, 2, 6, 1, 5
D 3, 4, 2, 5, 6, 1
Answer: B
Question 22
Select the option that is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the fifth
number is related to the sixth number.
1008 : 8 :: ? : 6 :: 220 : 4
A 524
B 443
C 518
D 350
Answer: C
Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.
Brothers, Fathers, Tax-payers
Answer: B
Question 24
Rajesh purchased 6 mangoes, 3 bananas and 10 guavas in ₹136. If the ratio of the cost (per piece) of mangoes, bananas and guavas
is 3 : 2 : 1, what will be the total cost of 1 mango, 2 bananas and 3 guavas?
A ₹27
B ₹40
C ₹46
D ₹38
Answer: B
Question 25
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears
to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
Some cards are postcards.
Some cards are envelopes.
All envelopes are copies.
Conclusions:
I. Some copies are envelopes.
II. Some postcards are copies.
III. Some cards are copies.
Answer: D
General Awareness
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 26
A Cloning
B Pluripotency
C Totipotency
D Mutation
Answer: C
Which of the following is one of the three 'Domestic Systemically Important Banks' in India?
A RBL Bank
B Federal Bank
C Axis Bank
Answer: D
Question 28
What is represented by the product of force with displacement in the direction of force?
A Work
B Momentum
C Impulse
D Power
Answer: A
Question 29
A 1903
B 1881
C 1876
Answer: C
In October 2020, the world's longest highway tunnel was inaugurated in the state of ______.
A Himachal Pradesh
B Uttar Pradesh
C Arunachal Pradesh
D Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A
Question 31
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India adopted Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union?
B Article 123
C Article 231
D Article 108
Answer: A
Question 32
Which of the following countries will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
A Russia
B Qatar
C The US
D Brazil
Answer: B
Who among the following persons was announced as the head of the Committee to protect language, culture and land in Ladakh by
the Central Government in January 2021?
A Arjun Munda
B Piyush Goyal
C G Kishan Reddy
Answer: C
Question 34
Who among the following wrote the basic text of Vaisheshika philosophy?
A Jaimini
B Kanada
C Patanjali
D Shankaracharya
Answer: B
Question 35
Whose administration became a model that was followed by Akbar when he consolidated the Mughal Empire?
B Bahlul Lodi
C Iltutmish
Answer: D
Which two great footballers, who were members of the gold medal winning team of 1962 Asian Games, passed away in 2020?
Answer: D
Question 37
A Premchand
B Dinkar
C Nirala
D Agyeya
Answer: A
In January 2021, who among the following was appointed as the President of the Asian Cricket Council?
A Sourav Ganguly
B Anil Kumble
C Rahul Dravid
D Jay Shah
Answer: D
A Raghuram Rajan
C Amartya Sen
D Manmohan Singh
Answer: D
Question 40
A Meghalaya
B Kerala
C Odisha
D Goa
Answer: C
Question 41
A Potassium
B Rubidium
C Sodium
D Lithium
Answer: C
A Nitrous oxide
B Water vapour
D Helium
Answer: D
Question 43
The Vedic view of an individual and his relation to society is determined by four objectives of life. Which of the following is NOT one
of these objectives?
A Dharma
B Moksha
C Siddhi
D Artha
Answer: C
Question 44
What do you call the amount of monetary or other returns, either earned or unearned, accruing over a period of time?
A Income
B Services
C Price
D Value
Answer: A
In which year did Atal Bihari Vajpayee undertake a bus journey to Lahore to sign a Peace Declaration?
A 1999
B 1997
C 1991
D 1994
Answer: A
Question 46
Pushyabhuti, who ruled from Thaneswar, was the founder of ______ dynasty.
B Pandya
C Vardhana
D Chalukya
Answer: C
Question 47
All matches of the 2020-21 edition of Hero Indian Super League are being played in which of the following states?
A West Bengal
B Goa
C Karnataka
D Kerala
Answer: B
A Housefly
B Mosquito
C Wasp
D Termite
Answer: D
Question 49
Till 20 January 1972, which present-day Indian state was known as the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA)?
A Sikkim
B Arunachal Pradesh
C Nagaland
D Assam
Answer: B
Question 50
Almost 98% of Earth's crust is made up of eight elements. Which of the following does NOT figure among these elements?
A Carbon
B Silicon
D Oxygen
Answer: A
Quantitative Aptitude
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 51
In △ABC, D and E are the points on sides AB and AC, respectively and DE ∥ BC . BC = 8 cm and DE = 5 cm. If the area of
△ADE = 45cm2 , then what is the area (in cm 2 ) of △ABC ?
A 115.2
B 105.2
C 125
D 64
Answer: A
A △ABC has sides 5 cm, 6 cm and 7 cm. AB extended touches a circle at P and AC extended touches the same circle at Q. Find the
length (in cm) of AQ.
A 13
B 9
C 11
D 12
Answer: B
Question 53
Two men and 7 women can complete a work in 28 days whereas 6 men and 16 women can do the same workin 11 days. In how many
days can 7 men complete the same work?
A 11
B 22
C 12
D 24
Answer: B
Ina triangle ABC,a point D lies on AB and points E andF lie on BC suchthat DF is parallel to AC and DE is parallel to AF. If BE = 4 cm, EF
= 6cm, then find the length (in cm) of BC.
A 30
B 20
C 25
D 15
Answer: C
1
A 33
7
B 49
1
C 36
7
D 19
Answer: B
Question 56
A certain number of students from school X appeared in an examination and 20% students failed. From school Y, 130% more
students than that from school X, appeared in the same examination. If 90% of the total number of students appeared from from both
the schools passed, then what is the percentage of students from school Y whofailed (correct to one decimal place)?
A 6.4%
B 10%
C 5.7%
D 8.3%
Answer: C
Question 57
How many persons earn ₹200 or more but less than ₹300?
B 38
C 22
D 8
Answer: C
Asum of ₹ 31866 is divided between A, B and C such that the ratio of shares of A and B is 9 : 8 and that of A and C is 4 : 5, The share
(in ₹) of B is:
A 9024
B 12690
C 10152
D 8460
Answer: A
Question 59
3
Find the value of 4 cot2 30∘ + cos2 30∘ − 3 cosec2 60∘ + tan2 60∘
A -4
B 10
3
C 4
D 2
Answer: D
Question 60
Acertain sum becomes ₹13650 at 15% p.a. simple interest after 2 years. What will be the amount(in ₹) of the same sum after 1 year
at the same rate of interest, if the interest is compounded half yearly? (nearest to a ₹)
A 12134
B 10500
C 13625
D 11000
Answer: A
Ina circle with centre O, PAX and PBY are the tangents to the circle at points A and B, from an external point P. Q is any point on the
circle such that ∠QAX = 59∘ and ∠QBY = 72∘ . What is the measure of ∠AQB?
A 31∘
B 72∘
C 49∘
D 59∘
Answer: C
Question 62
By selling an article for 640, a person loses 15% ofits selling price. At whatprice (in 2) should he sell it to gain 15% on its cost price?
A 832
B 846.40
C 835
D 836.60
Answer: B
Question 63
The ratio of the total number of students enrolled for VC in institutes A, C and E in 2015 to the total number of students enrolled in
institutes B and D in 2017, is:
A 9:10
B 3:4
C 3:2
D 10:11
Answer: C
The marked price ofan article is ₹1500. A shopkeeper sells it by giving 20% discount on its marked price.If the cost price ofthe article
is ₹991, then his profit(in ₹) is:
A 209
B 319
C 229
D 189
Answer: A
Question 65
sin θ(1+cos θ)
( sec2 θ + cosec2 θ) ( 1+cos θ−sin2 θ ) , 0∘ < θ < 90∘ is equal to:
A sec2 θ
B cosec2 θ
C cot θ
D tan θ
Answer: A
Question 66
A 1
B 2
C 4
D 8
Answer: C
A takes 8 hours more than the time taken by B to covera distance of 160 km. IfA doubles his speed, he takes 3 hours more than B to
cover the same distance. The speed (in km/h) of is:
A 72
B 70
C 75
D 80
Answer: D
The curved surface area of a cylinder is 462 cm 2 and its base area is 346.5 cm 2 . What is the volume (in cm 3 ) of the cylinder? (Use
22
π= 7 )
A 2400
B 2425.5
C 4800
D 4850
Answer: B
Question 69
If the seven-digit number 94x29y6is divisible by 72, then what is the value of (2x + 3y) for x
= y?
A 35
B 37
C 23
D 21
Answer: B
The average of 8 consecutive even numbers written in ascending order is 17. What is the average ofthe last three numbers, 36 and
53?
A 31
B 32.2
C 31.6
D 29.8
Answer: A
Question 71
The data given in the table shows the number of students studying in four different disciplines in 5 institutes. Study the table and
answer the question:
By what percent is the number of students studying Computer Science in institutes A and B more than the number of students
studying Arts in institutes B and C?
B 14
C 2
D 24
Answer: A
Question 72
A -7
B 9
C 10
D -4
Answer: A
The total number of students enrolled for VC in institutes B, C and E in 2015 is x %more than the total number of students enrolled in
institutes A, D and F in 2016. The value of x is closest to:
A 10.3
B 11.8
C 10.8
D 11.1
Answer: D
Question 74
3 1
If cos(A − B) = 2 and cot(A + B) = 3 Where A - B and A + B are acute angles, then (2A - 3B) is equal to:
A 45∘
B 30∘
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C
15∘
D 60∘
Answer: A
Question 75
If (54 2x3 + 24 3y3 ) ÷ ( 18x + 12y) = Ax2 + by2 + Cxy, then what is the value of A2 − (B2 + C 2 )?
A 12
B -36
C -24
D 24
Answer: B
English Comprehension
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 76
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the
given options.
The sea has become / an cheap dumping ground / for all kinds / of waste products.
A of waste products
Answer: B
Answer: C
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and
coherent paragraph.
A. Most important, however, are its oils, which are extracted, processed, and marketed for culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic uses
alike.
B. Coconut products are used to make everything from clothing to animal feed to beauty creams.
C. The coconut is a very useful plant with a wide range of products being sourced from it.
D. Its kernel is harvested for its edible flesh and delicious water, while its husk is used for its strong fibres.
A CADB
B BCAD
C ADBC
D CBDA
Answer: D
Question 79
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
“How beautiful she is!” said Betty.
Answer: B
A Cancellation
B Incriminating
C Unpretensious
D Embodiment
Answer: C
Question 81
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The man bought a parrot that could speak five languages.
Answer: B
Question 82
A Pledge
B Acquarium
C Abridge
D Bouquet
Answer: B
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select
‘No substitution required’.
Hears to the news tonight at 9 p.m., as there will be an important announcement about the budget.
A Listened to
B Hear to
C No substitution required
D Listen to
Answer: D
Question 84
A Firm
B Robust
C Cowardly
D Stout
Answer: C
Question 85
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select
‘No substitution’.
Either the bears or the lion has escaped from the zoo.
Answer: C
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who studies the occult meanings of numbers and their supposed influence on human life
A Astronomer
B Numerologist
C Prophet
D Astrologer
Answer: B
Question 87
A Flew
B Chew
C Drew
D Burp
Answer: B
Question 88
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and
coherent paragraph.
A. But in snapping at the supposed treasure, he dropped the bit he was carrying, and so lost all.
B. When he was crossing a river on his way home, he saw his own shadow reflected in the stream below.
C. Thinking that it was another dog with another piece of meat, he resolved to make himself master of that also.
D. A dog had stolen a piece of meat out of a butcher's shop.
A DBCA
B BDCA
C DACB
D ACDB
Answer: A
A Mixture
B Assortment
C Compliment
D Insult
Answer: C
Question 90
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Having no boundaries or limits
A Tremendous
B Infinite
C Enormous
D Colossal
Answer: B
Question 91
A cheapness
B competitiveness
C attractiveness
D affordability
Answer: B
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Won’t you / please come / to help me / along this heavy box?
A to help me
B Won’t you
C please come
Answer: D
A Conduction
B Conclusion
C Consolation
D Conviction
Answer: B
Question 94
Answer: C
A alteration
B alliteration
C designation
D denunciation
Answer: B
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:
Water, a substance composed of the chemical elements hydrogen and oxygen (1)______ in gaseous, liquid, and solid states. It is
(2)______ of the most plentiful and essential (3)______ compounds. A tasteless and odourless liquid at room temperature, it has the
important (4)______ to dissolve many other substances. Indeed, the (5)______ of water as a solvent is essential to living organisms.
Question 96
A lasts
C survives
D exists
Answer: D
Question 97
A one
B unique
C single
D lone
Answer: A
A of
B in
C by
D for
Answer: A
Question 99
A ability
B competence
C knack
D proficiency
Answer: A
Question 100
A versatility
B validity
C velocity
Answer: A