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SSC CGL 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 18 Sept, 2024 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Question 1641

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

10 : 110 :: 7 : 56 :: 9 : ?

(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)

    90

  2. BOption (b)

    91

  3. COption (c)

    85

  4. DOption (d)

    81

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

90

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (1st number × (1st number + 1)) = 2nd number.

Now,

For, 10 : 110

⇒ (10 × (10 + 1)) = 10 × 11 = 110.

For, 7 : 56

⇒ (7 × (7 + 1)) = 7 × 8 = 56.

Similarly, for 9 ∶ ?

⇒ (9 × (9 + 1)) = 9 × 10 = 90.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 1642

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Two different positions of the same dice with faces K, B, V, M, P and T are shown below. Select the letter that will be on the

face opposite to the one having B.

  1. AOption (a)

    V

  2. BOption (b)

    P

  3. COption (c)

    K

  4. DOption (d)

    M

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

M

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is :-

From the given two different dices the adjacent sides are as shown below :

As K is common on both the dices, it is clear that B, V, M, and P are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. T will be opposite to it.

Opposite pairs:

B → M

V → P

K → T

So, the opposite side of "B" will be side "M".

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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Question 1643

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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: (d)D.

Why this answer is correct

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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Question 1644

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Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the letter-cluster that does NOT belong to that group?

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

  1. AOption (a)

    MPR

  2. BOption (b)

    CFH

  3. COption (c)

    IKN

  4. DOption (d)

    EHJ

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

IKN

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Option 1) MPR

Option 2) CFH

Option 3) IKN

Option 4) EHJ

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

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

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Question 1645

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

  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 logic followed here is:

  1. First box series →

The corner elements shift clockwise subsequently.

The center elements of 1st an 4th column are replaced by new element.

The rest of the elements interchange positions.

  1. Second box series →

The 1st and 2nd column elements shift clockwise subsequently.

The 3rd and 4th column elements shift anticlockwise subsequently.

Thus, the final series is:

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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Question 1646

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40 is related to 53 following certain logic. Following the same logic, 8 is related to 13. To which of the following numbers is 68 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)

    84

  2. BOption (b)

    85

  3. COption (c)

    83

  4. DOption (d)

    73

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

85

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: [{√(1st number - 4)} + 1]2 + 4 = 2nd number.

Now,

For, 40 : 53

⇒ [{√(40 - 4)} + 1]2 + 4

⇒ [{√36} + 1]2 + 4

⇒ [6 + 1]2 + 4

⇒ 72 + 4

⇒  49 + 4 = 53.

For, 8 : 13

⇒ [{√(8 - 4)} + 1]2 + 4

⇒ [{√4} + 1]2 + 4

⇒ [2 + 1]2 + 4

⇒ 32 + 4 = 9 + 4 = 13.

Similarly, for 68 ∶ ?

⇒ [{√(68 - 4)} + 1]2 + 4

⇒ [{√64} + 1]2 + 4

⇒ [8 + 1]2 + 4

⇒ 92 + 4 = 81 + 4 = 85.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 1647

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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: (d)D.

Why this answer is correct

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

∴ Here, given figure is embedded in the option figure 4.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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Question 1648

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Three of the following numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

(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)

    11 – 882

  2. BOption (b)

    3 – 72

  3. COption (c)

    4 – 128

  4. DOption (d)

    7 – 392

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

11 – 882

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is: (First Number  × 8) × First Number = Second Number

Option 1) 11 – 882

(11 × 8) × 11 = 882

88 × 11 = 882

968 ≠ 882 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 2) 3 – 72

(3 × 8) × 3 = 72

24 × 3 = 72

72 = 72 (LHS = RHS)

Option 3) 4 – 128

(4 × 8) × 4 = 128

32 × 4 = 128

128 = 128 (LHS = RHS)

Option 4) 7 – 392

(7 × 8) × 7 = 392

56 × 7 = 392

392 = 392 (LHS = RHS)

Thus, out of all the options '11 – 882' is the odd one out.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

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Question 1649

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

  1. AOption (a)

    Three

  2. BOption (b)

    Zero

  3. COption (c)

    One

  4. DOption (d)

    Two

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Zero

Why this answer is correct

Given word: 'HUSBAND'

After arranged in alphabetical order:

AlphabetsHUSBAND
Alphabetical orderABDHNSU

 

Now,

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 1650

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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.

_ _ C _ D C _ _ C C _ _

  1. AOption (a)

    CCDCCDD

  2. BOption (b)

    CDCCDDC

  3. COption (c)

    DCCCDCC

  4. DOption (d)

    DDCCCDD

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

CDCCDDC

Why this answer is correct

Given series: _ _ C _ D C _ _ C C _ _

Option 1) CCDCCDD → C C C D D C C C C C D D → (It doesn't follow any pattern)

Option 2) CDCCDDC → C D C C D C C D C C D C → (It follows the pattern of: CDC - CDC - CDC - CDC)

Option 3) DCCCDCC → D C C C D C C D C C C C → (It doesn't follow any pattern)

Option 4) DDCCCDD → D D C C D C C C C C D D → (It doesn't follow any pattern)

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 1651

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17 is related to 21 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 22 is related to 36. To which of the following is 29 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)

    49

  3. COption (c)

    46

  4. DOption (d)

    57

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

57

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (1st number - 10) × 3 = 2nd number.

Now,

For, 17 : 21

⇒ (17 - 10) × 3 = 7 × 3 = 21.

For, 22 : 36

⇒ (22 - 10) × 3 = 12 × 3 = 36.

Similarly, for 29 ∶ ?

⇒ (29 - 10) × 3 = 19 × 3 = 57.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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Question 1652

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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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the

statements.

Statements:

Some eagles are sparrows.

All sparrows are parrots.

No parrot is a penguin.

Conclusions:

(I) Some parrots are eagles.

(II) No penguin is a sparrow.

  1. AOption (a)

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  2. BOption (b)

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

  3. COption (c)

    Only conclusion II follows.

  4. DOption (d)

    Only conclusion I follows.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Both conclusions I and II follow.

Why this answer is correct

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as shown below :

Conclusions:

I. Some parrots are eagles → Follow (As some eagles are sparrows and all sparrows are parrots. As some part of eagles is common with sparrows which whole comes in parrots, therefore it is true.)

II. No penguin is a sparrow → Follow (As all sparrows are parrots and no parrot is a penguin. As whole sparrows comes in parrots which cannot be penguin, therefore it is true.)

∴ Here, Both conclusions I and II follow.​

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 1653

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Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

3, 17, 83, 329, ?, 1961

  1. AOption (a)

    983

  2. BOption (b)

    883

  3. COption (c)

    880

  4. DOption (d)

    980

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

983

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:​

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

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Question 1654

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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 1655

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In a certain code language, 'TOUGH' is coded as '89251' and 'GHOST' is coded as '93258'. What is the code for 'S' in the given code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    9

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    8

  4. DOption (d)

    1

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

3

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

'TOUGH' is coded as '89251'

'GHOST' is coded as '93258'

Thus, code of 'S' is '3'.

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 1656

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How many triangles are there in the given figure?

  1. AOption (a)

    14

  2. BOption (b)

    13

  3. COption (c)

    16

  4. DOption (d)

    15

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

15

Why this answer is correct

The number of triangles in the given figure is shown below:

1) Total triangles = [Number of parts × (1 + Number of parts)] ÷ 2

= [2 × (1 + 2)] ÷ 2

= [2 × 3] ÷ 2

= 6 ÷ 2

= 3

As there are 4 same types of triangles, therefore total number of triangles will be (3 × 4) = 12 

  1. As marked there are total 3 triangles.

Thus, there are total (12 + 3) = 15 triangles.

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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Question 1657

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Which number will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if '+' and '−' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged?

20 + 10 × 2 − 4 ÷ 5 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    45

  2. BOption (b)

    30

  3. COption (c)

    35

  4. DOption (d)

    40

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

35

Why this answer is correct

BODMAS Table: 

Given equation: 20 + 10 × 2 − 4 ÷ 5 = ?

Now, if ‘+’ and ‘-‘ and ‘×' and '÷’ are interchanged, then:

⇒ 20 - 10 ÷ 2 + 4 × 5 = ?

⇒ 20 - 5 + 4 × 5 = ?

⇒ 20 - 5 + 20 = ?

⇒ 40 - 5 = 35

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 1658

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‘Wander’ is related to ‘Ramble’ in the same way as ‘Stray’ is related to ‘________’.

(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.)

  1. AOption (a)

    Trek

  2. BOption (b)

    Steady

  3. COption (c)

    Random

  4. DOption (d)

    Constant

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Random

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Synonyms

Here,

Wander : Ramble → Wander is a synonym of Ramble.

Similarly,

Stray : Random → Stray is a synonym of Random.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 1659

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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: (c)C.

Why this answer is correct

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 1660

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Two sets of numbers are given below. In each set of numbers, certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number

result(s) in the second number. Similarly, certain mathematical operation(s) on the second number result(s) in the third

number and so on. Which of the given options follows the same set of operations as in the given sets?

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent

digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1

and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

11 – 14 – 8 – 17; 12 – 15 – 9 – 18

  1. AOption (a)

    3 – 6 – 2 – 8

  2. BOption (b)

    5 – 8 – 3 – 10

  3. COption (c)

    4 – 7 – 12 – 18

  4. DOption (d)

    6 – 9 – 3 – 12

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

6 – 9 – 3 – 12

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

11 – 14 – 8 – 17

11 + 3 = 14

14 - 6 = 8

8 + 9 = 17

And, 

12 – 15 – 9 – 18

12 + 3 = 15

15 - 6 = 9

9 + 9 = 18

So, checking each option one by one:

Option 1) 3 – 6 – 2 – 8

3 + 3 = 6

6 - 6 = 0 ≠ 2 (LHS ≠ RHS)

2 + 9 = 11 ≠ 8 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 2) 5 – 8 – 3 – 10

5 + 3 = 8

8 - 6 = 2 ≠ 3 (LHS ≠ RHS)

3 + 9 = 12 ≠ 10 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 3) 4 – 7 – 12 – 18

4 + 3 = 7

7 - 6 = 1 ≠ 12 (LHS ≠ RHS)

12 + 9 = 21 ≠ 18 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 4) 6 – 9 – 3 – 12

6 + 3 = 9

9 - 6 = 3

3 + 9 = 12

Thus, out of all the options '6 – 9 – 3 – 12' follows the same logic as given.

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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