SSC CGL Previous Paper (Held On: 23 August 2017 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

Option 1) E - 2 = C, C - 2 = A

Option 2) G + 2 = I, I + 2 = K

Option 3) Q - 2 = O, O - 2 = M

Option 4) W - 2 = U, U - 2 = S

Hence, GIK is odd one.

Teachers who are either swimmers or nurses represented by shaded part i.e. A, B and G.

Hence, A, B and G is the correct answer.

The following diagram shows the displacement of Priya,

Distance between ending point and the starting point: 6 km - 4 km

→ 2 km

Clearly, she is 2 km in west direction from the starting point.

The pattern followed is that both the numbers are added and result is divided by 2

9 # 3 = 6

→ (9 + 3) ÷ 2 = 6

15 # 3 = 9

→ (15 + 3) ÷ 2 = 9

60 # 4 = 32

→ (60 + 4) ÷ 2 = 32

Similarly;

27 # 3 = ?

→ (27 + 3) ÷ 2 = 15

Hence, the correct answer is 15.

The pattern followed here is,

0.02/10 = 0.002

Similarly;

(1/3)/10 = 1/30

Hence, 1/30 is the correct answer.

The pattern followed here is,

-7.25 (+ 1.5) → -5.75 (+ 1.5) → -4.25 (+ 1.5) → -2.75 (+ 1.5) → -1.25 (+ 1.5) → 0.25

Hence, missing term in the series is -1.25.

According to the question;

25 + 10 ÷ 240 × 16

On changing the signs,

25 × 10 - 240 ÷ 16

→ 25 × 10 - 15

→ 250 - 15

→ 235

Hence, 235 is the correct answer.

Clearly, except 133 others are divisible by 11.

Hence, 133 is the correct answer.

1. BLUE → HUMBLING → cannot be formed as there is no letter ‘E’.

2. NUMB → HUMBLING → can be formed.

3. LUNG → HUMBLING → can be formed.

4. GLUM → HUMBLING → can be formed.

Clearly, the word BLUE cannot be formed.

Opposite faces are;

Option 1) It can be formed.

Option 2) It can be formed.

Option 3) It cannot be formed as the Blank Circle face and the Circle with two lines face are opposite to each other.

Option 4) It can be formed.

Hence, option 3 is not possible.

Hence, correct answer is option 4.

Logic: Number in second row × Number in third row = Number in first row

Second column:

→ 23 × 13 = 299

Third column:

→ 29 × 17 = 493                                                                                  

Similarly,

First column:

→ ? × 7 = 91

→ ? = 91 / 7 = 13

Hence, the missing number in the table is 13.

The unfolded paper will be as follows,

Hence, the unfolded paper will be similar to option 4.

Logic: Here, the position of ‘r’ is moving to next position in the subsequent term.

rupees (First place), arena (Second), pursue, spare, separate (Fifth)

Hence, Next term will be pusher (Sixth position).

A vertical mirror is placed, so the object at the left will appear at the right. Thus the

first two options and last option will be eliminated.

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

1. 04, 30, 85, 66 → HLWS

2. 20, 40, 75, 69 → DFTW

3. 40, 21, 69, 55 → FJWV

4. 99, 78, 75, 22 → NOTE

Clearly, the set for word ‘NOTE’ is 99, 78, 75, and 22.

In this, the reverse alphabet of each alphabet is taken;

Similarly,

Clearly, SAP will be coded as HZK.

1. 150 → 20 + 30 + 40 + 60 → possible

2. 110 → 20 + 30 + 60 → possible

3. 130 → 30 + 40 + 60 → possible

4. 140 → not possible

Clearly, 140 kg is not possible combination.

Clearly, Bat, Balls and Stumps all are sports equipment while Umpire is a person.

Hence, Umpire is odd one.

Least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is as follows,

Conclusions:

I: Some triangles are squares → not follows.

II: Some triangles are rectangles→ follows.

Hence, only conclusion II follows.

27^th April Thursday (Aarush’s birthday)

Number of days between 27^th April and 28^th September

= 3 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 31 + 28 → 154

Number of odd days = 154/7 → 0 (odd days)

Day on Mitul’s birthday = 28^th September

→ Thursday + 0 = Thursday

Hence, Mitul’s birthday is on Thursday.

Hence, option 4 will complete the incomplete figure.

U - 1 → T - 2 → R - 3 → O - 4 → K - 5 → F

Hence, F is the next term in the series.

Clearly, Car is controlled by Steering wheel, similarly Motorcycle is controlled by Handle bar.

Hence, Handle bar is the correct answer.

Logic: Here, the letter from another end is written in place of the letter.

Similarly,

Clearly, JIH is related to QRS.

Protonema is a chain of cells which form the first stage in the life cycle of moss. It consists of two kinds of cells, namely, chloronemata and caulonemata.

All of the above are tributarizs of Ganges.

Article 52: There shall be a President of India.

Article 54: The President is elected by the elected members of both houses of parliament and legislative members of the state

Article 63: There shall be a Vice President of India.

Article 66: The Vice-President is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament.

Prithviraja III was a Rajput king belonging to Chauhan or ‘Chahamana’ clan. He ruled substantial parts of Rajasthan till 1192 CE till he was defeated by Muhammad Ghouri.

Google won the historic legal battle against Oracle where the latter had staked claim over Java API code. Google contested this and won the rights to use the code.

An object is said to be in a state of rest if it is not moving i.e. stationery with reference to another object. In other words, if an object’s moving at zero speed, it is considered to be at rest.

The correct answer is Phylum

Explanation:

Classes comprising animals like fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals all belong to a higher taxonomic category called a Phylum. Specifically, these animals are part of the Phylum Chordata, which is characterized by having, at some stage in their life, a notochord, a dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail.

The correct answer is Erosion.

Key Points 

Dhamek Stupa is situated in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh. Built in 249 CE by King Ashoka and then again in 500 CE by his successors, this stupa is one of the most popular stupas in the world.

Rust is a layer of iron oxide which is formed on iron or steel substances. It is mainly formed due to oxidation which occurs due to presence of moisture. The process of formation of rust is called rusting.

In MS Word, the option of Font Colour allows us to change the colour of text in a word file.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

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

Public health and sanitation; hospitals and dispensaries is listed in the State list of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.

Important Points

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

Animals living in freshwater have greater salt content than water that is there in salt water because of which there is an osmotic pressure that is created around them rendering them unable to swim. Similarly, the exact opposite thing happens in case of saltwater animals in fresh water bodies because of which even they can’t swim in fresh water bodies.

From the Options we need to find its solution

Here,

518 - 11 = 507

⇒ 507/ 13 = 39(Divisible)

Rest of the options don’t give us the sum which is completely divisible by 13

∴ 11 is the least number which must be subtracted from 518 to make it divisible by 13

We know that

a³ + b³ + 3ab (a + b) = (a + b) ³      ----(1)

Given that, a³ + b³ = 341 and ab = 30

So, putting these values in equation (1), we get

341 + 3 × 30 (a + b) = (a + b)³      ----(2)

Putting the value of (a + b) from options in equation (2), we get

341 + 90 × 1 = 1³

⇒ 431 ≠ 1

So, a + b ≠ 1

Again, 341 + 90 × 9 = 9³

⇒ 1151 ≠ 729

So, a + b ≠ 9

Again, 341 + 90 × 7 = 7³

⇒ 971 ≠ 343

So, a + b ≠ l7

Again, 341 + 90 × 11 = 11³

⇒ 1331 = 1331

∴ a + b = 11

Reflection of any point on the same side of an axis is always 0 because its distance would be parallel to its previous position.

Here (-4, 3) is reflected at x = -2 so x coordinates will be 0 because reflection will not occur and

Reflection of any point on opposite axis will always be same in magnitude because distance is same from both the points horizontally.

Hence reflection of y = 3 at x = -2 point will be = 3

∴ Reflection of point (-4, 3) at x = -2 is (0, 3)

Sin F x Tan F = Sin 45° x Tan 45° = 1/√2 × 1 = 1/√2

Let the Original C.P of good = 100x

According to the question,

2000 = 100x × 105/100 × 110/100

⇒ x = (2000 × 100) / (105 ×110)

⇒ x = Rs. 1731.6

∴ Rs. 1731.6 was the C.P of good initially

Given:

1 shirt is free with every 4 shirts.

Calculation:

Suppose marked price of each shirt = Rs.100

Discount on 4 shirts = C.P of one shirt

Here we assume that C.P = M.P

Total Cost price of 4 shirts = 4 × 100 = Rs. 400

It means the buyer has got 5 shirts at the cost price of 4 shirts

So Discount = 500 - 400 = Rs.100

Discount % = Discount/M.P × 100 = $\frac{{100}}{{500}} \times 100 = 20{\rm{\% }}$

∴ 20% effective discount was offered on the shirts

Let the number = 10x

According to the question,

10x + 69 = 103/100 × 10x

⇒ 1000x + 6900 = 1030x

⇒ 6900 = 1030x - 1000x

⇒ 30x = 6900

⇒ x = 230

∴ The required number is 10 × 230 = 2300

Cot 45° + 1/3 Cosec 60°

⇒ 1 + 1/3 × 2/√3

⇒ (3√3 + 2)/3√3

On rationalizing

$\Rightarrow \frac{{\left( {3\surd 3; + ;2} \right)}}{{3\surd 3}} \times \frac{{\left( {3\surd 3} \right)}}{{3\surd 3}}$

⇒ (9 + 2√3)/9

∴ (9 + 2√3)/9 is the required answer.

Given that, Cot θ = 21/20 = EF/DE

Since, DF² = DE² + EF² = 20² + 21²

⇒ DF² = 841

⇒ DF = 29

∴ Sec θ = DF/EF = 29/21

Let the distance travelled be D

A = 40km/hr, B = 24 km/hr

According to the question

Average speed = 2AB/ (A+B)

⇒ Average speed = (2 × 40 × 24) / (40+24) = 1920/64 = 30 km/hr

∴ Average speed of the boat was 30 km/hr

We know that

S.I = (P × R × T)/100

⇒ 5400 = (P × 12.5 × 4)/100

⇒ P = Rs. 10, 800

∴ Rs. 10,800 is the sum

As seen from pie-chart, Fiction and Historical genres of movies were liked the least.

Given:

(x₁, y₁) = (3, -4) and (x₂, y₂) = (-2, 5)

We know that,

Slope of a line is given by

m = (y₂ - y₁)/(x2 - x1)

⇒ m = (5 - (-4))/(-2 - 3) 

⇒ m = -9/5

∴ Slope of the line is -9/5

We know that,

Nth term of an A.P = a_n = a + (n - 1) d

⇒ a₅ = a + (5 - 1) d

⇒ a + 4d = 1     ----(i)

⇒ a₈ = a + (8 - 1) d

⇒ a + 7d = -17     ----(ii)

Eq (ii) - Eq(i)

⇒ 3d = -18

⇒ d = -6

From eq i

a + 4 × (-6) = 1

⇒ a = 1 + 24

⇒ a = 25

So,

Sum of 13 terms of an AP is given by

S_n = n/2 × [2a + (n - 1) d]

⇒ 13/2 × [2 × 25 + (13 - 1) (-6)]

⇒ 13/2[50 - 72]

⇒ $\frac{{13}}{2} \times \left( { - 22} \right)$

⇒ -143

∴ Sum of first 13 terms of an A.P is -143

Given that ΔXYZ is similar to ΔPQR

Since they are similar we know,

(Perimeter of ∆XYZ)/(perimeter of ∆PQR) = (length of XY)/(length of PQ)

Ratio of Perimeter of ΔXYZ and Perimeter of ΔPQR is 4 : 9

⇒ 4/9 = (length of XY)/27

⇒ Length of XY = 4/9 × 27= 12 cm

∴ Length of XY is 12 cm

Given:

Side of a regular hexagon = 9 cm

We know that,

Area of regular hexagon = (3√3)/2 side²

⇒ Area = (3√3)/2 × 9 × 9

⇒ Area = (243√3)/2 sq.cm

∴ Area of regular hexagon is (243√3)/2 sq.cm

Surveyed said they liked Historical movies = 1200 × 4/ (13 + 16 + 4 + 7 + 11 + 9) = 1200 × 4/60 = 80

Surveyed like Drama movies = 1200 × 11/60

Surveyed like Romance movies = 1200 × 9/60

∴ Difference = 1200 × 11/60 - 1200 × 9/60 = 1200 × (11 - 9)/60 = 20 × 2 = 40

Let the total work = 60 units

Efficiency of A + B = 60 / 12 = 5 units /day

Efficiency of A = 60 / 20 = 3 units /day

So, Efficiency of B = total efficiency of (A + B) - efficiency of A = 5 - 3 = 2 units/day

⇒ Total time taken by B alone = 60 / 2 = 30 days

∴ B take 30 days to do the work alone

Given:

The average marks of 40 students in an examination were 34

Formula used:

Average = Sum of all the terms/Total number of terms

Calculation:

Sum of total marks of students in an examination = 40 × 34 = 1360

Sum of correct total marks of students in an examination = 40 × 34 = 1360 + 26 - 62 = 1324

Correct average = (1324)/40 = 33.1

∴ The Correct average is 33.1

Let the present ages of P and Q be 7x and 9x respectively

According to the question,

(7x - 10) / (9x - 10) = 5/7

⇒ 7(7x - 10) = 5 (9x - 10)

⇒ 49x - 70 = 45x - 50

⇒ 20 = 4x

⇒ x = 5

Present age of Q = 9x = 9 × 5 = 45 years

∴ Present age of Q is 45 years

Let the coordinates of point A be (x and y)

Coordinates of point B = (6, -4) as (x₁, y₁)

Coordinates of point C = (0, 8) as (x₂, y₂)

m₁ ∶ m₂ = 5 ∶ 1

We know that by section formula

x = (m₁x₂ + m₂x₁)/(m₁ + m₂), y = (m₁y₂ + m₂y₁)/(m₁ + m₂)

x = (5 × 0 + 1 × 6)/(5 +1) = 6/6 = 1

y = (5 × 8 + 1 ×(-4))/(5 +1) = (40 - 4)/6 = 36/6 = 6

∴ The coordinates of point A is (1, 6)

Given that,

2/3(6x/5 - 1/4) + 1/3 = 9x/5

⇒ 4x/5 - 1/6 + 1/3 = 9x/5

⇒ 4x/5 - 9x/5 = 1/6 - 1/3

⇒ (-5x)/5 = (-1)/6

⇒ x = 1/6

∴ 1/6 is the value of x

Let the fraction be x

According to the question,

x + 3/x = 31/6

⇒ 6(x² + 3) = 31x

⇒ 6x² - 31x + 18 = 0

⇒ 6x² - 27x - 4x + 18 = 0

⇒ (3x - 2)(2x - 9) = 0

⇒ x = 2/3 or 9/2

∴ fraction is 9/2

24% of mailed people = 1200

So,100% of mailed people = 1200/24 × 100 = 5000

∴ The survey questionnaire was mailed to 5000 people

Drinking is the correct answer as it is the correct form of the verb which should be used in the sentence

The meaning of the sentence will be clear only if it is arranged properly and the correct arrangement is ZYX. The arranged  sentence is, In the northeast, the sun rises as early as four in the morning and in winter it sets by four in the evening.

Correct answer: Navneet asked her how old her grandmother was.

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, Navneet asked her how old her grandmother was. We can see how in the mentioned solution, the actions of Navneet are being reported.

Correct Answer: Phobic

Valiant-showing courage or determination.

Stout- a person of fat or of heavy build.

Phobic- a person with an extreme or irrational fear of something.

Foolhardy-recklessly bold

In active voice, the subject performs the action denoted by the verb. On the other hand, a verb is in the passive voice when the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb. The sentence is in active voice and the same sentence in passive voice would be:

The sanctuary is roamed by majestic Asiatic lions.

Correct Answer: Agreeable

Glum means to feel dejected.

To remain silent means not to speak.

Crabby means irritable.

Agreeable means quite enjoyable and pleasurable.

Sullen means bad-tempered and sulky. So, the correct answer is agreeable as it denotes an opposite meaning to the word sullen.

Correct Answer: far

Far-over a large expanse of space or time.

It is the appropriate word that should be used, as we have to show that how India overcame the concerns till now.

Correct Answer: alternatives

Alternatives- available as another possibility or choice.

Obligation- a duty or commitment.

Compulsions- the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something.

Constraints- a limitation or restriction.

Correct Answer: diligence

Meaning: careful and persistent work or effort.

Correct Answer: Slumber

Sensibility means quality of being able to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity.(जटिल भावनात्मक या सौंदर्य प्रभावों की सराहना करने और प्रतिक्रिया करने में सक्षम होने की गुणवत्ता; संवेदनशीलता।)

Slumber means sleep.(सोना)

Liveliness means the quality of being outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic.(निवर्तमान, ऊर्जावान और उत्साही होने का गुण।)

Consciousness means the state of being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings.(अपने परिवेश के प्रति जागरूक और उत्तरदायी होने की अवस्था।)

The word stupor means a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility. (स्तब्धता का अर्थ है निकट-बेहोशी या असंवेदनशीलता की स्थिति।)

So, the word slumber is the correct option as it is similar to the word stupor.(slumber शब्द सही विकल्प है क्योंकि यह stupor शब्द के समान है।

Correct Answer: with

With is the helping verb that should be used here to make a meaningful sentence

Correct Answer: Menace

Menace- a person or thing that is likely to cause harm or threat.

Cordial- warm and friendly.

Festal- relating to or characteristic of a celebration or festival.

Blithe-happy or carefree.

Carefree means 'free from anxiety or responsibility'.

Beastly means 'malicious and very unpleasant'.

Obnoxious means 'annoying or objectionable'.

Treacherous means 'presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers'.

'Treacherous' would be used because at night time driving up a mountain roads is difficult and unpredictable as they are very twisted.

The correct answer is 'No improvement'

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the usage of 'saying' is absolutely correct.
• According to grammar, whenever we use a preposition we need to use a prepositional object after it and a prepositional object can be a noun/noun clause/noun phrase/pronoun/gerund.
• In the given sentence, a gerund is mentioned i.e. 'saying'
• Let's see some examples-
• I put the pizza on the table. (on the table (the table is a noun))
• In the afternoon the snow pelted Raymond on his little bald head. (His little bald head is a noun phrase)

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4 i.e. No improvement.

Correct Answer: renewable

Renewable- a natural resource or source of energy that is not depleted by use, such as water, wind, or solar power.

Brief- not lasting for long.

Untenable- not able to be maintained or defended.

Temporary- lasting for only a limited period of time.

Upon crossing the road does not make any sense and that is why it is incorrect. It should be while crossing the road because the accident took place while the lady was crossing the road.

Correct Answer: YZX

The meaning of the sentence will be clear only if it is arranged properly and the correct arrangement is YZX. The arranged  sentence is, I've taken out my ear buds so I can listen for announcements and stay poised and vigilant.

Correct Answer: Dismiss

Dismiss- send away

Draft- a preliminary vision and plan

Invite- make a polite, formal, or friendly request to someone to go somewhere or to do something

Mobilise-organize and encourage a group of people to take collective action in pursuit of a particular objective.

Summon means to order someone to be present. So, the correct answer is dismiss as it denotes an opposite meaning to the word summon.

Option 1 is correct as,

Bereaving :- be deprived of a close relation or friend through their death.

Correct Answer: has dimmed

The meaningful formation of the sentence would be completed after the use of correct form of the verb and for that the correct answer is has dimmed.

The correct answer is "4"

Key Points

• The given sentence has no error.
• In the given sentence, the subject of the sentence is "My grandfather" and the verb of the sentence is "led". "Led" is the past participle of the word lead. The verb forms are- Lead→ Led→ Led→ Leading (gerund/present participle)
• All the other words are correctly placed.

So the correct sentence is- My grandfather led a peaceful life after his retirement from the army.

Harsh means unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.

Open means allowing access.

Ignorant means lacking knowledge or awareness in general.

Understated means to represent something as being smaller or less good or important than it really is.

Subtle means something which is very delicate or precise which is difficult to analyse or describe.  So, the word understated is the right option as it is similar to the word subtle.

Correct Answer: Without any hesitation; instantly.

For example- He was not ready for his sudden announcement but he performed very nicely at the drop of the hat.

The correct answer is 'Emigrant'

Key Points

• Let's see the meanings of the given words- 
• Emigrant means someone who leaves a country to settle in a new one.
• Immigrant means a person who comes to a country from another one to settle.
• Native means belonging to some place by birth.
• Citizen means a resident of a region.

The person has left India and went to settle in another country, hence emigrant is correct. (Option 1)

Confusion Points

• You Emigrate from your home country while you Immigrate to another country.

Important Points

• Immigrate begins with the letter I. If you associate 'I' with “in,” you can easily remember that immigrate means to move into a different country. Emigrate begins with an E, so if you associate it with exit, you’ll remember that it means to leave your home country.

The correct answer is Option 3.

'Beat a dead horse means to keep talking about a subject that has already been discussed or decided'.