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Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.

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SSC CGL 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 09 Sept, 2024 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Question 1161

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'let it go' is coded as 'vc nt ap' and 'this is it' is coded as 'mq vc lh'. What is the code for 'it' in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    mq

  2. BOption (b)

    vc

  3. COption (c)

    lh

  4. DOption (d)

    nt

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

vc

Why this answer is correct

According to the given information,

Thus, according to the given codes the code 'vc' is for the word 'it'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 1162

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.

(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must NOT be related to each other based on the number

of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Egypt : Nile

  1. AOption (a)

    Russia : Mississippi

  2. BOption (b)

    South Korea : Mekong

  3. COption (c)

    Brazil : Colorado

  4. DOption (d)

    Myanmar : Irrawaddy

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Myanmar : Irrawaddy

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Countries and their Major Rivers.

Here,

Egypt : Nile → Nile is a major river in Egypt.

Similarly,

Myanmar : Irrawaddy → Irrawaddy is a major river in Myanmar.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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Question 1163

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'It's your life' is written as 'Ao Bo Co' and 'It's your food' is written as 'Ba Co Bo'. How will 'food' be written in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    Bo

  2. BOption (b)

    Co

  3. COption (c)

    Ba

  4. DOption (d)

    Ao

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Ba

Why this answer is correct

According to the given information,

Thus, according to the given codes the code 'Ba' is for the word 'food'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 1164

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Select the option that represents the letters that when placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete the given letter series.

N _ B A N A _ A _ A N A N A B _ N A N A B A _ A N A

  1. AOption (a)

    ANANB

  2. BOption (b)

    NANAB

  3. COption (c)

    ANABN

  4. DOption (d)

    ANBAN

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

ANBAN

Why this answer is correct

Given series: N _ B A N A _ A _ A N A N A B _ N A N A B A _ A N A

Option 1) ANANB→ N A B A N A N A A A N A N A B N N A N A B A B A N A → (It doesn't follow any pattern)

Option 2) NANAB → N N B A N A A A N A N A N A B A N A N A B A B A N A → (It doesn't follow any pattern)

Option 3) ANABN → N A B A N A N A A A N A N A B B N A N A B A N A N A → (It doesn't follow any pattern)

Option 4) ANBAN → N A B A N A N A B A N A N A B A N A N A B A N A N A → (It follows the pattern of: NA - BANANA - BANANA - BANANA - BANANA)

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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Question 1165

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Why this answer is correct

The figure which will look like the paper when unfolded is shown below:

Thus, option Figure 2 will look like the paper when unfolded.

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 1166

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Why this answer is correct

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 1167

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series.

BVTO, DTVM, ?, HPZI, JNBG

  1. AOption (a)

    RXFK

  2. BOption (b)

    RFXK

  3. COption (c)

    FKXR

  4. DOption (d)

    FRXK

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

FRXK

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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Question 1168

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (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 /deleting /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.)

(18, 378, 7)

(14, 210, 5)

  1. AOption (a)

    (15, 405, 9)

  2. BOption (b)

    (23, 230, 5)

  3. COption (c)

    (17, 204, 6)

  4. DOption (d)

    (17, 272, 8)

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

(15, 405, 9)

Why this answer is correct

**The logic followed here is: (**1st number × 3rd number × 3) = 2nd number 

(18, 378, 7)

18 × 7 × 3 = 378

378 = 378 (LHS = RHS)

And,

(14, 210, 5)

14 × 5 × 3 = 210

210 = 210 (LHS = RHS)

So, checking each option one by one:

Option 1) (15, 405, 9)

15 × 9 × 3 = 405

405 = 405 (LHS = RHS)

Option 2) (23, 230, 5)

23 × 5 × 3 = 230

345 ≠ 230 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 3) (17, 204, 6)

17 × 6 × 3 = 204

306 ≠ 204 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 4) (17, 272, 8)

17 × 8 × 3 = 272

408 ≠ 272 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Thus, out of all the options, '(15, 405, 9)' follows the same logic as given.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

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Question 1169

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Select the triad in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following triads.

(2, 3, 17)

(5, 2, 21)

(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/deleting/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. AOption (a)

    (3, 4, 23)

  2. BOption (b)

     (5, 6, 72)

  3. COption (c)

    (2, 4, 17)

  4. DOption (d)

    (2, 5, 42)

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

(3, 4, 23)

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is: 

(1st number × 2nd number) + 11 = 3rd number

(2, 3, 17)

2 × 3 + 11 = 17

6 + 11 = 17

17 = 17 (LHS = RHS)

And,

(5, 2, 21)

5 × 2 + 11 = 21

10 + 11 = 21

21 = 21 (LHS = RHS)

So, checking each option one by one:

Option 1) (3, 4, 23)

3 × 4 + 11 = 23

12 + 11 = 23

23 = 23 (LHS = RHS)

Option 2)  (5, 6, 72)

5 × 6 + 11 = 72

30 + 11 = 72

41 ≠ 72 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 3) (2, 4, 17)

2 × 4 + 11 = 17

8 + 11 = 17

19 ≠ 17 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 4) (2, 5, 42)

2 × 5 + 11 = 42

10 + 11 = 42

21 ≠ 42 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Thus, out of all the options, '(3, 4, 23)' follows the same logic as given.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

Note: Due to the discrepancy of the PYP, we have changed the option.

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Question 1170

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

  1. The whole element rotate 45º anticlockwise subsequently.

Thus, the final series is:

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

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Question 1171

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Why this answer is correct

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 1172

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

The same operation(s) are followed in all the given number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair.

(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/deleting/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. AOption (a)

    12 : 39

  2. BOption (b)

    15 : 48

  3. COption (c)

    11 : 35

  4. DOption (d)

    13 : 42

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

11 : 35

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: 1st number × 3 + 3

Option 1) 12 : 39

12 × 3 + 3 = 39

36 + 3 = 39

39 = 39 (LHS = RHS)

Option 2)  15 : 48

15 × 3 + 3 = 48

45 + 3 = 48

48 = 48 (LHS = RHS)

Option 3) 11 : 35

11 × 3 + 3 = 35

33 + 3 = 35

36 ≠ 35 ( LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 4) 13 : 42

13 × 3 + 3 = 42

39 + 3 = 42

42 = 42 (LHS = RHS)

Thus, out of all the options, '11 : 35' is the odd one out.

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

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Question 1173

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

A square sheet of paper is folded along the dotted lines successively in the directions shown and is then punched in the last. How would the paper look when unfolded?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Why this answer is correct

The figure which will look like the paper when unfolded is shown below:

Thus, option Figure 2 will look like the paper when unfolded.

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 1174

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Select the triad in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given triads.

(16, 33, 67); (19, 39, 79)

(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/deleting/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. AOption (a)

     (22, 45, 91)

  2. BOption (b)

     (21, 45, 90)

  3. COption (c)

     (18, 36, 80)

  4. DOption (d)

    (14, 27, 53)

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

 (22, 45, 91)

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:  2nd number - 1st number × 4 - 1 = 3rd number.

(16, 33, 67)

(33 - 16) × 4 - 1 = 67

17 × 4 - 1 = 67

68 - 1 = 67

67 = 67 (LHS = RHS)

And,

(19, 39, 79)

(39 - 19) × 4 - 1 = 79

20 × 4 - 1 = 79

80 - 1 = 79

79 = 79 (LHS = RHS)

So, checking each option one by one:

Option 1) (22, 45, 91)

(45 - 22) × 4 - 1 = 91

23 × 4 - 1 = 91

92 - 1 = 91

91 = 91 (LHS = RHS)

Option 2)  (21, 45, 90)

(45 - 21) × 4 - 1 = 90

24 × 4 - 1 = 90

96 - 1 = 90

95 ≠ 90 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 3) (18, 36, 80)

(36 - 18) × 4 - 1 = 80

18 × 4 - 1 = 80

72 - 1 = 80

71 ≠ 80 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 4) (14, 27, 53)

(27 - 14) × 4 - 1 = 53

13 × 4 - 1 = 53

52 - 1 = 53

51 ≠ 53 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Thus, out of all the options, '(22, 45, 91)' follows the same logic as given.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

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Question 1175

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

In a certain code language,

R + T means ‘R is the sister of T’.

R - T means ‘R is the father of T’.

R * T means ‘R is the wife of T’.

R ÷ T means ‘R is the mother of T’.

Based on the above, how is F related to C if A + B – C ÷ D * E – F ÷ G?

  1. AOption (a)

     Daughter’s daughter

  2. BOption (b)

    Wife

  3. COption (c)

    Daughter

  4. DOption (d)

    Mother

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

 Daughter’s daughter

Why this answer is correct

Decoding symbols:

R is
Symbol+-*÷
MeaningSisterFatherWifeMother
to T

Given: A + B – C ÷ D * E – F ÷ G - It means that A is sister of B, B is the father of C,C is the mother of D, D is the wife of E, E is the father of F, F is the mother of .

A + B → A is the sister of B.

B – C → B is the father of C.

C ÷ D → C is the mother of D.

D * E → D is the wife of E.

E – F → E is the father of F.

F ÷ G → F is the mother of G.

Thus, F is C's daughter’s daughter or granddaughter.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1"

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Question 1176

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Why this answer is correct

The image embedded in the given figure is as shown below :

 

∴ Here, the given figure is embedded in option Figure - 3.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 1177

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'SILK' is written as 'TIML' and 'INSECT' is written as 'IOTEDU'. How will 'CHANGE' be written in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    DOIHAE

  2. BOption (b)

    DEIOHA

  3. COption (c)

    DEIHAO

  4. DOption (d)

    DIAOHE

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

DIAOHE

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

​'SILK' is written as 'TIML'

And,

'INSECT' is written as 'IOTEDU'

Similarly,

'CHANGE' will be written as

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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Question 1178

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.

(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/deleting/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.)

(19, 456, 6)

(16, 320, 5)

  1. AOption (a)

    (18, 378, 7)

  2. BOption (b)

    (14, 210, 5)

  3. COption (c)

    (21, 504, 8)

  4. DOption (d)

    (18, 648, 9)

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

(18, 648, 9)

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:  

(19, 456, 6)

19 × 6 × 4 = 456

456 = 456 (LHS = RHS)

And,

(16, 320, 5)

16 × 5 × 4 = 320

320 = 320 (LHS = RHS)

So, checking each option one by one:

Option 1) (18, 378, 7)

18 × 7 × 4 = 378

504 ≠ 378 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 2)  (14, 210, 5)

14 × 5 × 4 = 210

280 ≠ 210 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 3) (21, 504, 8)

21 × 8 × 4 = 504

672 ≠ 504 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 4) (18, 648, 9)

18 × 9 × 4 = 648

648 = 648 (LHS = RHS)

Thus, out of all the options, '(18, 648, 9)' follows the same logic as given.

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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Question 1179

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

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.

Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.

  1. AOption (a)

    BEHI

  2. BOption (b)

    TWYZ

  3. COption (c)

    PSUV

  4. DOption (d)

    FIKL

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

BEHI

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

​Option 1) BEHI

Option 2) TWYZ

Option 3) PSUV

Option 4) FIKL

Thus, out of all the options, 'BEHI' is the correct answer.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

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Question 1180

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2024• General Intelligence and Reasoning• General Intelligence and Reasoning

The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letter in the word 'JANITOR' is arranged in English alphabetical order?

  1. AOption (a)

    Three

  2. BOption (b)

    Two

  3. COption (c)

    One

  4. DOption (d)

    Zero

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Zero

Why this answer is correct

Given word: 'JANITOR'

After arranged in alphabetical order:

AlphabetsJANITOR
Alphabetical orderAIJNORT

 

Now,

there are Zero alphabets that will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word 'JANITOR' is arranged in English alphabetical order.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

How should I prepare for Reasoning in SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL)?

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