SSC CGL Previous Paper (Held On: 23 August 2017 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

Likewise;

The letters of the first group moved seven steps forward to obtain the corresponding letters of the second group.

Hence, the answer is (2).

All three numbers except 800 are squares of 10, 20 and 30 respectively.

Hence, the answer is (3).

Lioness refers to the feminine gender of Lion. Similarly, Cow refers to the feminine gender of Bull.

Hence, the answer is cow.

The pattern followed is:

(2 + 9) - (1 + 4) = 6

(3 + 7) - (2 + 5) = 3

Similarly, (8 + 4) - (6 + 2) = 4

Hence, the answer is (3).

All the three letters except LKM are written in a reverse order as per English alphabet.

Hence, the answer is (3).

All except Brinjal are root vegetables.

Hence, the answer is (2).

The possible combinations are:

100 + 90 + 80 + 40 = 310

90 + 80 + 40 = 210

100 + 90 + 40 = 230

But combination for 200 is not possible.

Hence, the answer is (1).

The pattern followed is:

90 + 11 = 101

Similarly, 

99 + 11 = 110

Hence, the answer is (3).

Here square shape cube is opposite to dotted shape cube.

Line check cube is opposite to circle shape cube.

The Hexagon shape cube is opposite to cross cube.

As we know the figure opposite to any shown figure can’t be on the adjacent face.

As, the dotted shape cube can’t be on the adjacent face with square shape cube. 

Therefore, the figure in option 1 cannot be made based on the unfolded cube given in question.

Only conclusion I follow because the part of clock is also a part of alarm.

Hence, the answer is (1).

Never, Under, Manly, Sauna, Train, Terminal

Here the letter ‘n’ moves one step forward in the next word of the series.

Hence, the answer is (2).

Clearly, fig.2 will complete the pattern when placed in the blank space of question figure as shown below:

Thus, figure 2 is the correct answer.

Refer the diagram shown below:

Clearly, the set of letters F and G represents yoga practitioners who are neither geneticists nor fathers.

Here the pattern followed is:

(-7.5 × -2) = 15

(15 × -2) = -30

(-30 × -2) = 60

(60 × -2) = -120

(-120 × -2) = 240

Hence, the answer is (3).

1^st letter: 

 2^nd letter: 

 3^rd letter: 

Hence, the answer is (3).

On close observation, we find that question figure is embedded in fig.2, as shown below:

Thus, figure 2 is the correct answer.

642 × 6 ÷ 25 + 4

Converting: 642 ÷ 6 – 25 × 4

= 107 - 100 = 7

Hence, the answer is (4).

There is no N in the given word MOTLIEST.

Hence, the answer is (2).

Clearly, when paper sheet is folded and punched, it will appear as shown below:

Hence, correct answer is option 4.

Clearly, fig.4 shows the correct right image of question figure.

Hence, figure 4 is the correct answer.

Clearly, the arrangement according to the given directions is as shown. Thus the total shortest distance from the starting point till ending point is (21km + 10km) = 31 km to North.

Hence, the answer is (3).

Aniruddh's birthday → 2 April, Sunday

Priyansh's birthday → 28 October,?

So, April has remaining → 28 Days

May → 31 Days

June → 30 Days

July → 31 Days

August → 31 Days

September → 30 Days

October → 28 Days

Total Days → 209 Days

Dividing 209 days by 7 (as there are 7 days in a week)

We get remainder 6

Thus, 6 days ahead of Aniruddh's birthday will be Saturday which is Priyansh's birthday.

Hence, the answer is (1).

95, 23, 24, 41 = SELF

44, 43, 87, 95 = DCTS

04, 31, 85, 58 = CHON

24, 04, 66, 77 = LCQU

Clearly, the number set for the word ‘SELF’ is 95, 23, 24, 41.

The pattern followed is:

→ 3 + 4 = 7 × 2 = 14

→ 6 + 5 = 11 × 4 = 44

→ 5 + 2 = 7 × 7 = 49

Hence, the answer is 49.

Likewise;

Clearly, each letter in the word is moved two steps backward to obtain the corresponding letter of the code.

Hence, the answer is (3).

Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides for various items divided between Union, State and Concurrent list.

Union List: 100 items on which Parliament has exclusive power to make laws

State List: 61 items on which States can make and regulate laws

Concurrent List: 52 items on which both Central and State governments can make laws

Japan and Russia have not been able to sign a peace treaty after World War II due to the Kuril Islands dispute. Kuril Islands dispute is a disagreement between Japan, Russia and some individuals of the Ainu people over sovereignty of the South Kuril Islands.

Nepal shares its border with five Indian states. These are Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim. Nepal does not share its border with Haryana.

Parent rock is the original rock out of which small rocks, soil etc are formed. It has a large influence on the colour, texture, chemical properties, mineral content and permeability of the resultant soil.

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e.Amhibians

• Bryophytes are often referred to as the amphibians of the plant kingdom.
• Bryophytes are small, non-vascular plants.
• The reproduction of Bryophytes is via spores.
• Bryophytes are live in the soil, even though they need water for sexual reproduction this is the reason why the Bryophytes are often referred to as the amphibians of the plant kingdom.
• Bryophytes are generally classified into three coordinate phyla namely the liverworts, hornworts, and mosses.

Adaptation refers to the process of changing oneself morphologically, physiologically and or, behaviourally so as to ensure one’s survival its habitat. Bird calls and migration are examples of adaptations.

Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey is also known as Hero of Batalik. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, for his courage and leadership during the Kargil War in 1999. Param Vir Chakra is the India's highest military honour. 

Important facts about Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMY):

• A fixed day Ante Nata Care given every month across the country.
• To provide health assistance to all Pregnant Women who are in the 2nd & 3rd Trimesters of pregnancy.
• Pregnant women with unwanted pregnancies provided with safe abortion care services
• Available in both rural and urban areas

Young Girl is a 1932 painting by Amrita Shergil. Shergil was a Hungarian-Indian painter and has been called one of the greatest avant-garde women artists of the early 20th century. Other famous paintings by her include Hungarian Gypsy Girl, Group of three girls, Bride’s toilet and Village scene.

In monopolistic competition, the firm maximizes its profits and produces a quantity where the firm's marginal revenue (MR) is equal to its marginal cost (MC). The firm charges the price based on average revenue (AR) curve. The difference between the firm's average revenue and average cost, is the total profit earned by the firm.

Friction is a kind of force that resists the relative motion of a body on solid as well as liquid surface. It is always applied in the opposite direction of the motion and thus, it gradually slows down the speed of the body finally bringing it to rest.

The correct answer is Normal.

Key Points

• The angle of incidence is the angle between the incident ray on the surface and the line perpendicular to the surface at the point of incidence.
• This perpendicular point is also called the normal.

Additional Information Reflection: 

• The phenomena in which a light ray is sent back into the same medium from which it is coming, on interaction with boundary, is called reflection.
• Laws of reflection: it states that the angle of the incident will be equal to the angle of reflection for a ray of light reflected from the plain polished surface

 i.e., The angle of incidence (θ i ) = Angle of reflection (θ r )

Major Satyagraha movements by Gandhi:

The melting point of ice is 273.156 K (where K is Kelvin) which is equal to 0^oC (where C is Celsius). This is the temperature at which ice starts melting into water.

Stainless Steel is a kind of alloy of Iron which has at least 10.5% Chromium. It also contains small amounts of Carbon, Silicon, Nickel and Manganese. It is called Stainless Steel as it is more resistant to corrosion as compared to normal steel.

Animals belonging to phylum Chordata are called Chordate. These animals usually have a notochord, a hollow dorsal nerve cord, and a post-anal tail. Blue Whale is a Chordate.

A web browser is a software which reads and interprets HTML codes to display web pages made on the internet. It does so by reading the URL of the HTML page and decrypting it to understandable language. Chrome, Firefox are examples of browser.

Raziya Sultana was the daughter of Shams-ud-din Iltutmish and also the only female ever to rule the Delhi Sultanate. She belonged to Mamluk Dynasty and ruled Delhi from November 10, 1236 to October 14, 1240.

Average Product Curve shows the relation between change in average product and the quantity of the variable input. This curve also shows the per unit output at each level of the variable input. Its shape is in the form of a hump or an inverse U because of increasing marginal returns at the beginning followed by decreasing and then diminishing marginal returns.

Ovaries are found in the reproductive system of females and are responsible for producing ovum which ultimately gets fertilized by the sperm inside the uterus.

Let amount paid to B be Rs. ‘x’

Amount paid to A = 150% of x = 1.5x

Now, total amount paid = 750

⇒ 1.5x + x = 750

⇒ 2.5x = 750

⇒ x = 750/2.5 = Rs. 300

∴ B is paid Rs. 300

Cost price = Rs. 450

Marked price = (100 + 80)% of cost price = 1.8 × 450 = Rs. 810

Discount price = 20% of marked price = 0.2 × 810 = Rs. 162

Selling price = Marked price - Discount price

∴ Selling price = 810 - 162 = Rs. 648

When a point is reflected about the x-axis, the x-coordinate remains the same and only the y-coordinate is transformed

∵ The line y = -1 is parallel to the x-axis, x-coordinate will remain the same after reflection

Now, along the y-direction, the distance between the reflected point and the line will be equal to the distance between the original point and the line

⇒ Distance between point and line along y-direction = |-2 - (-1)| = |-1| = 1 unit

⇒ Y-coordinate of reflection = 1 - 1 = 0

∴ The reflection point is (5, 0)

If the first term and the common difference of an arithmetic progression are ‘a’ and ‘d’ respectively, then, nth term of AP = a + (n - 1)d

Now,

3^rd term = a + 2d = 19       ----(1)

6^th term = a + 5d = 37      ----(2)

Subtracting (1) from (2),

⇒ 5d - 2d = 37 - 19

⇒ 3d = 18

⇒ d = 18/3 = 6

Substituting in (1),

⇒ a = 19 - 2(6) = 7

∴ 13^th term of AP = a + 12d = 7 + 12(6) = 7 + 72 = 79

Cost price of 12 bananas = Rs. 50

Cost price of 1 banana = 50/12 = Rs. (25/6)

Selling price of 5 bananas = Rs. 40

Selling price of 1 banana = 40/5 = Rs. 8

∴ Gain% = [(SP - CP)/CP] × 100 = [(8 - 25/6)/(25/6)] × 100 = 92%

In ∆XYZ shown below,

cos Z = adjacent/hypotenuse = YZ/ZX

⇒ cos 60° = YZ/(3√3)

⇒ 1/2 = YZ/(3√3)

∴ YZ = (3√3)/2 cm

When 1359 is divided by 48, the quotient obtained is 28 and a remainder of 15 is left

∴ The quotient is 28

A’s 1 day work = 1/10

B’s 1 day work = 1/50

Together with C, they did the work in 6.25 days

A’s 1 day work + B’s 1 day work + C’s 1 day work = 1/6.25 = 4/25

⇒ C’s 1 day work = 4/25 - 1/10 - 1/50 = 4/25 - 3/25 = 1/25

∴ C can alone do the job in 25 days

Let distance travelled on foot be ‘x’ km

Distance travelled on bicycle = (50 - x) km

Total time taken = time taken by foot + time taken on bicycle

⇒ 8 = x/5 + (50 - x)/7

⇒ 8 × 35 = 7x + 5(50 - x)

⇒ 280 = 7x + 250 - 5x

⇒ 2x = 280 - 250 = 30

⇒ x = 30/2 = 15 km

∴ Distance travelled on foot = 15 km

Number of work visas issued in 2016 = 3000 × 0.60 = 1800

Number of work visas issued in 2015 = 4500 × 0.32 = 1440

So, percentage = (1800 - 1440)/1440 × 100 = 25%

Given,

⇒ 1/3(12x/5 - 1/2) + 6/5 = 7/6

⇒ 4x/5 - 1/6 + 6/5 = 7/6

⇒ 4x/5 = 7/6 + 1/6 - 6/5

⇒ 4x/5 = 2/15

⇒ x = (2/15)/(4/5)

∴ x = 1/6

Let the fraction be ‘x’

⇒ 2x + 5/x = 7

⇒ 2x² + 5 = 7x

⇒ 2x² - 7x + 5 = 0

⇒ 2x² - 2x - 5x + 5 = 0

⇒ 2x(x - 1) - 5(x - 1) = 0

⇒ (2x - 5)(x - 1) = 0

⇒ x = 5/2, 1

∵ x is a fraction

∴ The required fraction is 5/2

As we know, (a - b)³ = (a³ - b³) - 3ab(a - b)

⇒ (a³ - b³) = (a - b)³ + 3ab(a - b)

⇒ (10)³ + 3(-21)(10)

⇒ 1000 - 630

⇒ 370

On a sum of Rs. P at a rate of R% p.a. after n years,

Compound interest = P[(1 + R/100)ⁿ - 1]

Let the sum invested be Rs. P

⇒ CI = 4160 = P[(1 + 8/100)² - 1]

⇒ 4160 = P[0.1664]

⇒ P = 4160/0.1664 = Rs. 25000

∴ The sum invested is Rs. 25000

For a triangle ABC with vertices A(A_X, A_y), B(B_X, B_y) and C(C_X, C_y), the coordinates of the centroid of triangle are obtained as,

(O_X, O_y) = [(A_X + B_X + C_X)/3], [(A_y + B_y + C_y)/3]

Given, A(-3, -1), B(3, 5) and O(-1, 4)

Computing x-coordinate,

⇒ -1 = (-3 + 3 + C_X)/3

⇒ C_X = -3

Computing y-coordinate,

⇒ 4 = (-1 + 5 + C_y)/3

⇒ C_y = 12 - 4 = 8

∴ Coordinates of vertex C is (-3, 8)

Let the average after 13^th match be ‘x’

Average before 13^th match = x - 4

Now, Total runs after 13^th match = Total runs before 13^th match + runs scored in 13^th match

⇒ 13x = 12(x - 4) + 95

⇒ 13x - 12x = 95 - 48

⇒ x = 47

∴ Average after 13^th match = 47

A line with slope ‘m’ is represented as: y = mx + c

Given, equation of line,

⇒ ax + 3y = 6

⇒ 3y = -ax + 6

⇒ y = -(a/3)x + 2

Slope of line = -2/3

⇒ -a/3 = -2/3

∴ a = 2

Concept used:

Four numbers a, b, c and d are in continued proportion, it means, a ∶ b = c ∶ d

Calculation:

Let the number to be added be ‘x’

⇒ (35 + x) ∶ (115 + x) = (53 + x) ∶ (165 + x)

⇒ (35 + x) × (165 + x) = (53 + x) × (115 + x)

⇒ 5775 + 200x + x² = 6095 + 168x + x²

⇒ 200x - 168x = 6095 - 5775

⇒ 32x = 320

⇒ x = 320/32 = 10

∴ The number to be added is 10

Using trigonometric identities,

sec² θ = 1 + tan² θ

⇒ tan² θ = sec² θ - 1 = 169/144 - 1 = 25/144

⇒ cot² θ = 1/tan² θ = 144/25

∴ cot θ = √(144/25) = 12/5

Clearly, from table we can see that in 2014 and 2016 the number of work visas issued was more than that issued in the previous years.

sin 30° + 2 cos 30°

⇒ 1/2 + 2(√3/2)                      (∵ cos 30° = √3/2, sin 30° = 1/2)

⇒ 1/2 + √3

⇒ (1 + 2√3)/2

The total number of visas issued from 2012 to 2015 = 3500 + 2000 + 3000 + 4500 = 13000

As we know, in a rectangle,

(diagonal)² = (length)² + (breadth)²

⇒ (26)² = (other side)² + (10)²

⇒ (other side)² = 676 - 100 = 576

⇒ Other side = √576 = 24 cm

∴ Area of rectangle = 24 × 10 = 240 cm²

Number of people who are issued work visas in 2011 but do not use the visas = 2400 × 10/100 = 240

∴ People from 2011 to 2016 have used work visas = 2400 + 2275 + 1400 + 1650 + 1440 + 1800 - 240 = 10725

The given triangle is shown below,

Given, AD ∶ DB = 2 ∶ 3

Let AD = 2x and DB = 3x

⇒ AB = AD + DB = 2x + 3x = 5x

Now, the ratio of the area of similar triangles is equal to the square of ratio of their corresponding sides,

Hence, for similar triangles ΔABC and ΔADE,

⇒ area(ΔABC)/area(ΔADE) = (AB/AD)²

⇒ 100/area(ΔADE) = (5x/2x)²

⇒ 100/area(ΔADE) = 25/4

⇒ area(ΔADE) = 400/25 = 16 sq. cm.

∴ Area of quadrilateral BDEC = area of ∆ABC - area of ∆ADE = 100 - 16 = 84 sq. cm.

Absence means the state of being away from a place or person.

Dearth means a scarcity or lack of something.

Paucity means the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities or amounts.

Unnecessary means not necessary. 

Therefore, option 4 is the correct answer.

The correct answer is: Harmony.

Key Points

• The word "dissension" means disagreement that leads to discord within a group or among individuals. (विवाद)
• Example: The board meeting was filled with dissension over the new policy changes.
• "Harmony" refers to a state of peaceful agreement and cooperation, where all parties are in accord. (सामंजस्य)
• Example: The community lived in harmony, with everyone respecting each other's differences.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'dissension' is 'harmony'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Harmony.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Bickering (झगड़ा): Petty and trivial arguing.
• Example: The siblings were constantly bickering over the smallest things.
• Controversy (विवाद): Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.
• Example: The new law sparked a lot of controversy among the citizens.
• Strife (संघर्ष): Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues.
• Example: The country has been torn apart by strife for decades.

The correct answer is '2' i.e. error lies in part 2 of the sentence.

Key Points

In part 2 of the sentence, the usage of 'interior' is incorrect Instead, use 'in'

• 'Interior' here is an adjective that is not qualifying any noun. Hence, we need an adverb here to tell the place where he puts the birds.
• Also, read this sentence like this he puts the birds softly now asks the question where?
• So the answer should be an adverb.

So the correct sentence is- He puts the birds softly, one by one, in their little warm home.

The correct answer is Have been.

Key Points

• The word being does not make the above mentioned sentence a meaningful sentence. It should be corrected by using have been.
• Modal verbs (may, might, must, can, could, etc.) can only be followed by a plain form (bare infinitive) of the verb. Therefore, there is no combination in English like 'must has', 'would knows', or 'can does'. 
  

Hence the correct answer is 'Have been'.

Innocuous- not harmful or offensive.

Virulent- extremely severe or harmful in its effects.

Naive- showing a lack of judgement or wisdom.

Inoffensive- not objectionable or harmful.

Virulent is the word which describes the above mentioned sentence aptly.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Unruffled.

Key Points

• Unruffled (अचलित) - calm and composed; not easily upset.
• Example- She remained unruffled despite the chaos around her.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• Unraffled - Incorrect Spelling
• Unrufled - Incorrect Spelling
• Unrafled - Incorrect Spelling

Salience- the quality of being particularly noticeable or important.

Frivolous- not having any serious purpose or value.

Immaterial- irrelevant

Trivial- of little value or importance.

Salience is the word which describes the above mentioned sentence aptly.

Here, the word back can not be used and instead of that, behind should be used to make a meaningful sentence.

Snorkeling is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped breathing tube called a snorkel. It is evident in above mentioned excerpt that the writer is talking about it, as can be seen through the phrases like, breathe through your mouth, not your nose; else the mask will fog up, peered through the mask into what till then was crystal-clear water, Nemo’s universe, etc.

Direct speech describes when something is being repeated exactly as it was, usually in between a pair of inverted commas. Indirect speech is a report on what someone else said or wrote without using that person's exact words. Here, the correct answer is, The coach commanded the child not to make the water dirty. We can see how in the mentioned solution, the commands of the coach are being reported

Bifurcate- divide into two branches or forks.

Combine- join or merge to form a single unit or substance.

Ramify- form branches or offshoots.

Furcate- divide into two or more branches.

Diverge- depart from a set course or standard.

Combine is the right answer as it has an opposite meaning to the word bifurcate.

The writer has mentioned that his instructor told him to breathe from the mouth and not from the nose, otherwise it will fog up the mask.

We can see in the passage that writer did not talk about any vibrant green fishes.

Start the day in a bad mood, which continues all day long

Sol: For example- The boss snapped at him while he was giving a presentation. He must have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed.

The meaning of the sentence will be clear only if it is arranged properly and the correct arrangement is YXZ. The arranged  sentence is, now the first and most simple appearance is where strata of marine occur before the level of the sea in horizontal position.

The correct answer is 'The entire novel was read by my daughter in one day.'

Key Points

• The main verb of the sentence is 'read' the given sentence is in the past tense. We get to know this by the subject if the sentence has the verb 'reads' then we can say that the sentence is in the present tense but the sentence doesn't have this so we can say that the sentence is in the past tense.
• In passive voice, the subject of the sentence will become an object and the object of the sentence will become the subject.
• The passive voice will be- was + v₃ + by + object.

So the correct passive voice is- The entire novel was read by my daughter in one day.

Nemo is an animated underwater character in the movie, ‘Finding Nemo’.

Solvent means having assets in excess of liabilities.

Solute means a minor component in a solution.

Solution means a measure of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

Mixture means the process of mixing or being mixed.

Solution is the right answer as it completes the meaning of the sentence.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "Inhibitor" means something that restrains, hinders, or prevents an action or process. (अवरोधक)
• Example: The presence of a strong inhibitor can significantly slow down the chemical reaction.
• "Avoidance" refers to the act of keeping away from or preventing something from happening. (परिहार)
• Example: His avoidance of the issue only made the situation worse.
• Hence, we can infer that the word similar in meaning to 'Inhibitor' is 'Avoidance'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Advocate (समर्थक): A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
• Example: She is a strong advocate for women's rights.
• Subsidy (सब्सिडी): A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive.
• Example: The government provides subsidies to farmers to help them manage their costs.
• Compensation (मुआवजा): Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.
• Example: He received compensation for the injuries he sustained in the accident.

The mask would fall off if the writer will open his mouth which can happen, with him getting  amazed.

The meaning of the phrase is to memorise something.

For example, she learned the whole debate by heart because she really wanted to get the scholarship.

Satiate- satisfied to the full.

Quench- extinguishing

Remedy- a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury.

Incinerate- destroy by burning.

Incinerate is the right answer as it completes the meaning of the sentence.

The phrase, starts walks is in the wrong tense and that is why, the meaning of the above mentioned sentence is not clear. To make it a meaningful sentence correct phrase should be used which is, started walking.

The correct spelling is 'analogues', which means 'a person or thing seen as comparable to another'.

The meaning of the sentence will be clear only if it is arranged properly and the correct arrangement is YXZ.  The arranged sentence is, it was three o’clock before we woke, to find our bearers preparing to return.