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SSC CGL 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 17 Sept, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Question 1501

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

_DRG_ZDR_BZD_GBZ_RGB

  1. AOption (a)

    ZBDRD

  2. BOption (b)

    BBGRD

  3. COption (c)

    ZBGRB

  4. DOption (d)

    ZBGRD

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

ZBGRD

Why this answer is correct

Given series: _DRG_ZDR_BZD_GBZ_RGB

Option 1) ZBDRD → ZDRGBZDRGBZDRGBZDRGB → (It doesn't follow any pattern)

Option 2) BBGRD → ZDRGBZDRGBZDRGBZDRGB → (It doesn't follow any pattern)

Option 3) ZBGRB → ZDRGBZDRGBZDRGBZDRGB → (It doesn't follow any pattern)

Option 4) ZBGRD → ZDRGBZDRGBZDRGBZDRGB → (It follows the pattern of: ZDRGB - ZDRGB - ZDRGB - ZDRGB)

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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Question 1502

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

(429, 514), (688, 773)

(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)

    (396, 491)

  2. BOption (b)

    (546, 631)

  3. COption (c)

    (319, 399)

  4. DOption (d)

    (407, 512)

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

(546, 631)

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: 1st number + 85 = 2nd number.

Now,

For, 429 : 514

⇒ 429 + 85 = 514.

For, 688 : 773

⇒ 688 + 85 = 773.

Similarly, for 546 : ?

⇒ 546 + 85 = 631.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 1503

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Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

PJ 16, SM 25, VP 36, YS 49, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    CV 81

  2. BOption (b)

    BV 64

  3. COption (c)

    DW 64

  4. DOption (d)

    CV 36

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

BV 64

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 1504

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In a certain code language, 'BIRTHDAY' is written as 'ADHTRIBY' and 'CONGRESS' is written as 'SERGNOCS'. How will 'DIVISION' be written in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    NDOSIVII

  2. BOption (b)

    NOISIVID

  3. COption (c)

    DNOISIVI

  4. DOption (d)

    OISIVIDN

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

OISIVIDN

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

'BIRTHDAY' is written as 'ADHTRIBY'

And,

'CONGRESS' is written as 'SERGNOCS'

Similarly,

'DIVISION' is written as

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

SSC CGL 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 17 Sept, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Question 1505

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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: (d)D.

Why this answer is correct

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

Thus, option Figure 4 will look like the paper when unfolded.

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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Question 1506

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Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one 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)

    BEH

  2. BOption (b)

    SVY

  3. COption (c)

    ILN

  4. DOption (d)

    KNQ

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

ILN

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Option 1) BEH

Option 2) SVY

Option 3) ILN

Option 4) KNQ

Thus, out of all the options 'ILN' is the odd one out.

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

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Question 1507

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189 is related to 21 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 234 is related to 26. To which of the following is 468 related, following the same logic?

(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)

    58

  2. BOption (b)

    54

  3. COption (c)

    52

  4. DOption (d)

    48

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

52

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: 1st number ÷ 9 = 2nd number.

Now,

For, 189 : 21

⇒ 189 ÷ 9 = 21.

For, 234 : 26

⇒ 234 ÷ 9 = 26.

Similarly, for 468 : ?

⇒ 468 ÷ 9 = 52.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 1508

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

  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 1509

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Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) and logically complete the series.

Ans

  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 logic followed here is:

  1. The circle element shifts clockwise.

  2. The number if lines is increasing in the rhombus shaped element subsequently.

Thus, the final series is:

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 1510

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G is the brother of F. E is the father of K. C is the daughter of A. F is the mother of E. C is the sister of E. How is G related to A?

  1. AOption (a)

    Wife's brother

  2. BOption (b)

    Sister's husband

  3. COption (c)

    Husband's sister

  4. DOption (d)

    Brother's wife

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Wife's brother

Why this answer is correct

Family Chart:

Given: G is the brother of F. E is the father of K. C is the daughter of A. F is the mother of E. C is the sister of E.

So, G is the "Wife's brother" of A.

Hence, the correct answer is "Wife's brother" .

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Question 1511

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In a certain code language, 'FLBS' is coded as '156' and 'MXT' is coded as '228'. How will 'VDZN' be coded in the same language?

  1. AOption (a)

    160

  2. BOption (b)

    180

  3. COption (c)

    264

  4. DOption (d)

    220

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

264

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is: Sum of place value of letters × 4 = Number code.

'FLBS' is coded as '156'

'MXT' is coded as '228'

Similarly, 'VDZN' will be coded as:

Hence, the correct answer is "264".

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Question 1512

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What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’

are interchanged?

101 ÷ 48 − 13013 × 13 + 12 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    5836

  2. BOption (b)

    5835

  3. COption (c)

    5837

  4. DOption (d)

    5834

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

5837

Why this answer is correct

BODMAS Table: 

After decoding signs:

SignsDecoded signs
+-
-+
×÷
÷×

 

Given equation: 101 ÷ 48 − 13013 × 13 + 12 = ?

After interchanging the signs then:

⇒ 101 × 48 + 13013 ÷ 13 - 12 = ?

⇒ ? = 101 × 48 + 1001 - 12

⇒ ? = 4848 + 1001 - 12

⇒ ? = 5849 - 12

⇒ ? = 5837

Hence, the correct answer is "5837".

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Question 1513

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A dice has numbers 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 on its sides. Two different positions of the same dice are shown below. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one having 6.

  1. AOption (a)

    8

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    1

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

8

Why this answer is correct

For find the opposite surface of '6', we need to compare the common surface in the given dices,

So, From Dice 1 and Dice 2,

From both dices, 6 is common and on the same surface. So, all remaining surface will be opposite to each other.

5 is opposite to 2.

3 is opposite to 1.

So, 8 will be opposite to 6.

Hence, the correct answer is "8".

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Question 1514

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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 balls are toys.

All circles are balls.

All balls are pits.

 

Conclusions:

(I) Some circles are toys.

(II) All pits are toys.

  1. AOption (a)

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  2. BOption (b)

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follow.

  3. COption (c)

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  4. DOption (d)

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follow.

Why this answer is correct

Statements:

Some balls are toys.

All circles are balls.

All balls are pits.

The least possible Venn diagram is as follows:

Conclusions:

(I) Some circles are toys. - False (because there is no direct relation between circles and toys so it can be possible but not definite)

(II) All pits are toys. - False (because All balls are pits and Some balls are toys. So, All pits are toys it is not possible)

Hence, the correct answer is "Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follow".

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Question 1515

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Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?

 

BKUZ, ENWB, ?, KTAF, NWCH

  1. AOption (a)

    HQYD

  2. BOption (b)

    HRYE

  3. COption (c)

    HRZD

  4. DOption (d)

    HRYD

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

HQYD

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "HQYD".

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Question 1516

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Three of the following four options are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong

to that group?

(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. AOption (a)

    26 – 95 – 21

  2. BOption (b)

    22 – 67 – 22

  3. COption (c)

    20 – 15 – 51

  4. DOption (d)

    16 – 45 – 21

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

22 – 67 – 22

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is: (2nd number / 5) + (3rd number / 3) = 1st number.

Option 1) 26 – 95 – 21 → 95 / 5 + 21 / 3 = 19 + 7 = 26

Option 2) 22 – 67 – 22 → 67 / 5 + 22 / 3 = 13.4 + 7.3 = 20.7 (not equal to 22)

Option 3) 20 – 15 – 51 → 15 / 5 + 51 / 3 = 3 + 17 = 20

Option 4) 16 – 45 – 21 → 45 / 5 + 21 / 3 = 9 + 7 = 16

Hence, the correct answer is "22 – 67 – 22".

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Question 1517

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'Magnify' is related to 'Expand' in the same way as 'Curtail' is related to '______'.

  1. AOption (a)

    Big

  2. BOption (b)

    Measure

  3. COption (c)

    Restrict

  4. DOption (d)

    Small

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Restrict

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Synonyms

Here,

Magnify : Expand → Magnify is a synonym of Expand.

Similarly,

Curtail : Restrict → Curtail is a synonym of Restrict.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 1518

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

  1. AOption (a)

    One

  2. BOption (b)

    Zero

  3. COption (c)

    Two

  4. DOption (d)

    Four

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Zero

Why this answer is correct

Given word: 'CERTAIN'

After arranged in alphabetical order:

AlphabetsCERTAIN
Alphabetical orderACEINRT

 

Now,

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 1519

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In this question, three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements

to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically

follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All cars are birds.

Some birds are plants.

All plants are leaves.

Conclusions:

I.Some birds are cars.

II.Some plants are birds.

III.Some leaves are plants.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusions I and III follow.

  2. BOption (b)

    None of the conclusions follows.

  3. COption (c)

    All the conclusions follow.

  4. DOption (d)

    Only conclusions II and III follow.

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

All the conclusions follow.

Why this answer is correct

Statements:

All cars are birds.

Some birds are plants.

All plants are leaves.

The least possible Venn diagram is as follows:

Conclusions:

I. Some birds are cars. - True (because All cars are birds, so some birds are cards it is true)

II. Some plants are birds. - True (because Some birds are plants. So, Some plants are birds it is true)

III. Some leaves are plants. - True (because All plants are leaves. So, Some leaves are plants it is true)

Hence, the correct answer is "All the conclusions follow".

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Question 1520

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A transparent sheet with a pattern is given below. Select the option that depicts the pattern that would appear when the given transparent sheet is folded at the middle horizontal line.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Why this answer is correct

The sheet will appear when the given transparent sheet is folded at the middle horizontal line:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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