DSSSB Jail Warder Official Paper (Held On: 10 Jun, 2024 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.

1. Indefinite
2. Indeed
3. Indecision
4. Indefatigable
5. Indelicate

Aman is on 30^th position from upwards and on 41^th position from downwards in a class. How many students are in the class?

In a certain code language, ‘NOTED’ is written as ‘ZAPKJ’. What is the code for ‘MOTOR’ in that code language?

In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives. 

Consider the string given below made up of numbers from 0 to 9. How many 8’s are there at the even numbered positions from the right?

1 8 2 5 9 7 2 8 2 6 1 9 2 7 1 6 4 9 7 2 9 2 2 8 1 5 9 2 8

A is the mother of B. B is the brother of C. C is the brother of D. D is the daughter of E. How is D related to A?

Select that missing pair (Third letter cluster : Fourth letter cluster) which is related in the same way as the first letter cluster is related to the second letter cluster and fifth letter cluster is related to sixth letter cluster.

PQ : NS :: ? :: ST : QV

 In the following question, four letter pairs are given. The letters on left side of (–) is related to the letters on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives. 

Seven friends namely – P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6 and P7 are living in a building of seven floors, lowermost floor is numbered 1, floor above it is numbered 2 and so on till the top-most floor which is numbered 7. Each person lives on a single floor. P1 lives on a floor numbered four. No one lives below P7. Number of person who live between P6 and P1 are same as the number of persons who live between P1 and P5. P2 lives four floor above P4. P6 lives above P4, but not immediately above. P2 doesn’t live on top floor. Who lives on floor numbered 6?

Select that missing pair (Third letter cluster : Fourth letter cluster) which is related in the same way as the first letter cluster is related to the second letter cluster and fifth letter cluster is related to sixth letter cluster.

CP : EN :: ? :: QU : SS

Consider the five three letter words given below and the answer the questions based on it. (Left) MCD BMC PIC ASU GMA (Right)

If all the letters of each word are replaced by the next letter as per the English alphabetical order, then in how many newly formed words, there will be only one vowel?

In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

Seven boxes P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are placed one above the other. Only two boxes are placed above box S. Only one box is placed between box V and S. As many as boxes are placed between box V and T as between box T and P. Three boxes are placed between box Q and R. Q is placed above R. If all boxes are arranged as per English alphabetical order from bottom to top, then how many boxes retain their same position?

In the following question, group of letter clusters is given. The letter clusters of each group are related with the other letter clusters of the same group by some Logic/Rule/Relation. From the given alternatives, select the group of letter clusters which follows the same Logic/Rule/Relation

(RB, TD, WG)

(JO, LQ, OT)

Consider the string given below made up of letters.

T O A H F G J M N U P K W I P J D O S K U E E H K A O Q

How many vowels are there immediately followed by consonant?

In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

Select that missing pair (Third letter cluster : Fourth letter cluster) which is related in the same way as the first letter cluster is related to the second letter cluster and fifth letter cluster is related to sixth letter cluster.

BR : YU :: ? :: VX : SA

In a certain code language, ‘JOBS’ is written as ‘NWJE’ and ‘HIKS’ is written as ‘NFDC’. What is the code for ‘MEET’ in that code language? 

‘A + B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’, ‘A – B’ means ‘A is the father of B’, ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’, ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’. If N × K – R ÷ S + T, then how is R related to T? 

In a certain code language, ‘BONEY’ is written as ‘46908’, ‘NAME’ is written as ‘3264’, ‘BOMD’ is written as ‘8739’. What is the code for ‘A’ in that code language?

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

S, W, A, E, I, ?

Six friends A, B, C, D, E and F sitting in a straight row facing towards north (not necessarily in the same order). A sits fifth to the left of F. Three persons sits between A and B. B and D are not immediate neighbours. C sits immediate left of D. Who sits third to the right of D?

Five persons A, B, C, D and E sitting in a straight line facing towards south (not necessarily in the same order). A sits at one of the extreme end. D sits second to the right of B. E is not an immediate neighbour of D. C sits second to the left of A. Who sits at an extreme end?

Select the option that is related to the fourth number cluster in the same way as the first number cluster is related to the second number cluster and fifth number cluster is related to sixth number cluster.

18 : 342 :: ? : 702 :: 31 : 992

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.

Statements:

I.  No L is M.

II. No M is N.

III. Some P are N.

Conclusions:

I. Some M are not L.

II. All L are P.

III. Some N are P.

Tn the following question, select the odd figure from the given alternatives. 

After interchanging the given two signs and two numbers, what will be the value of the given equation?

• and –, 1 and 2 ;

2 – 9 × 8 ÷ 6 + 1

Select the option in which the numbers shares the same relationship in set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

(1, 7, 9)

(2, 14, 18)

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

J, L, N, P, R, ?

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.

105, 116, 127, 138, 149, ?

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.

Statements:

I. All P are Q.

II. No P is V.

Conclusion:

I. Some V are P.

II. Some Q are P.

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

E, C, A, Y, W, ?

If 51 * 78 @ 125 = 254 and 154 * 65 @ 99 = 318, then 151 * 182 @ 179 = ?

Select the option that is related to the sixth number cluster in the same way as the first number cluster is related to the second number cluster and third number cluster is related to fourth number cluster. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

88 : 93 :: 69 : 74 :: ? : 39

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.

2, 3, 13, 118, ?

Six boys F, G, H, I, J and L are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre. I is the third to the left of F. J and H are the immediate neighbours of I. L is to the immediate right of J. Who is the immediate neighbour of L?

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.

Statements:

I. All P are L.

II. No P is J.

Conclusion:

I. Some J are P.

II. Some L are P.

If 63 # 32 * 29 = 2 and 365 # 234 * 124 = 7, then 451 # 312 * 56 = ? 

A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question figures. From the given option figures, indicate how it will appear when opened? 

Select the option in which the numbers shares the same relationship in set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

(20, 400, 8000)

(22, 484,10648)

Hunza, Nubra, and Shigar rivers are the tributaries of which of the following river?

Bioluminescence (the property of a living organism to emit light) is well marked in which of the following phylum? 

Which of the following refers to the strong, gusty, hot, dry winds blowing during the day over the north and northwestern India?

Which of the following Tamil epic describe the story of Kovalan and Madhavi's daughter? 

Kashmir stag and Tibetan antelope are found in which type of forest?

At which of the following places does Bhagirathi meet Alaknanda?

Which of the following is NOT a source of Vitamin D?

Which of the following is needed for the growth and repair of our body?

The RBI can influence money supply by changing the rate at which it gives loans to the commercial banks. This rate is called the ______ in India.

Bathukamma is a unique flower festival of which state of India?

Originally, how many languages were included in the 8^th Schedule of the Indian constitution?

Which of the following festivals is related to the Indian state of Kerala?

Which of the following is a micronutrient?

Which of the following is NOT a positive impact of science and technology?

The oldest Veda is the Rigveda, composed about ______ years ago. 

The need for banks to keep some reserves in liquid form in the short term, is called which of the following?

Who among the following controls the monetary policy of India?

The proportion of Sikh population has declined by what percentage point (PP) during the decade 2001-2011?

Which of the following statements is correct about hydrogen sulphide (H₂S)?

I. H₂S is mainly known for its foul smell like rotten eggs.

II. It may cause fatigue of sense of smell only in short time.

Lushai language is spoken in which state of India?

Sati was banned in which year in British India?

In 1917 Mahatma Gandhi travelled to Champaran to inspire the peasants to struggle against the oppressive plantation system. Champaran is located in which state of India?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the qualifications for election as President?

I. He is a citizen of India.

II. He has completed the age of thirty-five years.

Which of the following was the sex ratio in the economically active age group (15-59 years) as per 2011 census?

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the Vice President of India? 

The Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) Fund was launched in which year?

Which of the following institutions is not mentioned in the Constitution of India?

National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm was launched in which of the following year?

Who among the following was the founder of Rashtrakuta dynasty?

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched a nationwide Universal Drug Administration (MDA) campaign to eliminate which of the following diseases?

Compulsory acquisition of property was omitted by which constitutional amendment act of India?

Maharashtra Government 'Lek Ladki' scheme is effective for girls born after which year?

Which among the following city hosted India's opening two home matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2?

International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations (SMOPS-2023) was organized by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in collaboration with which of the following organizations in June 2023?

I. Italian Space Agency

II. International Academy of Astronautics

In which of the following year Babur defeated the Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi, at Panipat? 

Odia scientist Swati Nayak won which of the following international awards in September 2023?

When was the 'Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)’ platform for youth of the India launched?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for abolition of titles?

What is the name of the program announced by the Government of India to connect Indian STEMM diaspora with Indian higher educational institutions in June 2023?

Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023 was held in how many cities of Tamil Nadu from January 19-31, 2024?

An item is sold for Rs. 1248 after two successive discounts of 20 percent and 40 percent. What is the marked price of the article? 

What is the value of \(5.24\overline3\) ?

The line chart given below shows the number of pens sold by 7 shops. 

What is the total number of pens sold by A, B, C and D?

What is the value of \(\left[\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{8}\right]\times \left[\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{5}\right]\)?

A sum invested at the same rate of compound interest (compounded annually) becomes Rs. 1800 in 3 years and Rs. 7200 in 6 years. What is the sum? 

A single discount of 50 percent is given on the marked price of an article of Rs. 1050. If two successive discounts of 40 percent and 10 percent are given, then what will be the difference between both the selling prices?  

The line chart below shows the salary (in @ thousands) of 7 employees (A, B, C, D, E, F and G) of a company for the year P and Q. 

What is the ratio of salary of A to the salary of C in year P?

Among \(\rm\frac{6}{7}, \frac{7}{8}, \frac{7}{15}\ and \ \ \frac{6}{13}\) how many of these fractions lie between \(\rm \frac{1}{2}\ and \ \frac{2}{3}\) ?

Which of the following number is divisible by 12? 

The given pie chart shows the monthly expenditure of a family for a particular month. Expenditure done on a particular item is shown in terms of percentage with respect to total expenditure done on the given items. The total monthly expenditure for the given month is Rs. 72000.  

The expenditure done on food and rent together is approximately what percent more than the expenditure done on education and rent together?

What is the value of 0.961 ÷ 0.31? 

The pie chart given below shows the marks obtained by a student in 6 different subjects. The total marks obtained by the student is 800. The marks of every subject is shown as a percentage of the total marks obtained in these 6 subjects. 

What is the ratio of the marks obtained in C to the marks obtained in F?

X invested Rs. 7000 for 2 years at compound interest (compounded annually) in a company which paid him interest of Rs. 2746.8. What will be the annual rate of interest at which X invested his money?  

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 24? 

What is the value of 11³ + 13³ + 15³ + .....+ 29³ ?

The average weight of 23 students is 59 kg. After including a new student in that group the average weight rises by 1.5 kg. What is the weight of the new student?  

In how many years will a sum of Rs. 17000 give compound interest (compounded annually) of Rs. 7480 at the rate of 20 percent per annum? 

The average height of M. N and O is 152 cm. If the average height of M and N is 140 cm and the average height of N and O is 129 cm, then what is the height of N?  

A boy spends Rs. 45 to purchase toffees at Rs. 1.50 each. Next day, he purchased some toffees for Rs. 90 with a discount of 25 paise per toffee. What is the average price per toffee? 

What is the value of 1³ + 2³ + 3³ + ..... + 10³?

The difference between the compound interest (compounding half yearly) for 1 year and the simple interest for 1 year on a certain sum lent out at the annual rate of 50 percent is Rs.1250. What is the sum? 

The ratio of milk and water in three cups is in the ratio 11 : 10, 10 : 13, 2 : 1, respectively. 21 litres of first and 23 litres of second cup are taken. How much quantity from the third cup should be taken so that the final mixture from the three cups will have milk and water in ratio 1 : 1? 

If (8/3)T = 3V = (3/8)S, then what is the value of T : V : S? 

The profit earned on selling an article is 200 percent of the cost price. IF the cost price increases by 50 percent and the selling price remains the same. then the new profit is what percent of the selling price? 

By selling 100 pens for Rs. 1800 a retailer loses 10 percent. To make a profit of 20 percent, how many pens should he sell for Rs. 1440? 

If price of each apple is increased by 60 percent, then a person can buy 12 apples less for Rs. 64. What is the original price of an apple? 

25 percent of 44 percent of a number is 121. What is the value of 16 percent of that number? 

Vivek starts moving at the speed of 64 km/hr at 10:00 am. Neeraj starts moving after 3 hours of Vivek at the speed of 96 km/hr. Both Vivek and Neeraj started from the same point and moved in the same direction. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

I. Neeraj and Vivek meet each other at 7 pm.

II. Total distance covered by both Neeraj and Vivek till 6 pm is 992 km.

If a number Z1 is 95 percent less than another number Z2 and Z2 is 5 percent more than 3200, then what is the value of Pp ZI? 

Two pipes A and B can fill an empty tank alone in 90 hours and 135 hours respectively. Pipe C alone can empty that completely filled tank in 108 hours. At first both pipes A and B are opened and after 48 hours pipe C is also opened. In how much time from the beginning will the tank be completely filled? 

A car is moving at a speed of 70 m/s. What will be the speed of this car in km/hr?  

Two people S and U are at a distance of 120 km from each other at 11:45 am. After 15 mins, S starts moving towards U at a speed of 24 km/hr while at 2 pm, U starts moving away from S (in the same direction) at a speed of 20 km/hr. At what time will they meet on the next day? 

If x =(2/3)y and y = (3/4)z, then what is the value of x : y : z? 

The radius of a circle is increased by 25 percent. What will be the percentage increase in its area?  

The speed of stream is 20 km/hr and the speed of boat in still water is 25 km/hr. How much total time will boat take to cover the distance of 4 km upstream and 9 km downstream? 

P alone can complete a piece of work in 36 days. Q and R together can complete the same work in 45 days. In how many days can P, Q and R together complete the same work? 

If the time period increases by 15 years, then simple interest increases by Rs. 7500 on a sum of Rs. 2000. What is the annual rate of interest? 

The ratio of number of boys and girls in a college is 9 : 2. If 20 boys leave the college and 20 more girls join the college, then their ratio becomes 8 : 3. What is the initial number of boys in the college? 

If 9 times of selling price of an article is equal of 10 times the cost price, then what is the profit percentage? (correct to two decimal places) 

J, K and L are three students. J got 52 percent less marks than K and 56 percent more marks than L. If K got 1300 marks, then what are the marks got by L?  

Choose the correct synonym of the word given below.

Prevaricate

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank.

The hiker decided to ______ his soul by spending a week in the wilderness.

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.

Now that the other team has lost its star player due to injury, we really have a position of advantage over them.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She grasped his hand in ______ gesture of sympathy.

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To run the gauntlet

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank.

My science teacher is my ______ model.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Asia ______ the largest continent on the earth.

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.

Thousands of seabirds nestled in the small isle

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.

She despised him for the way he treated her.

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To turn up one’s nose at

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She is a good woman who goes ______ her way to help others.