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SSC CGL 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 19 Sept, 2024 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Question 1721

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

In a certain code language, ‘CYCLE’ is coded as ‘242241522’ and ‘FINAL’ is coded as ‘2118132615’. How will ‘MUSIC’ be coded in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    146192184

  2. BOption (b)

    14681824

  3. COption (c)

    146191824

  4. DOption (d)

    1421191824

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

14681824

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

‘CYCLE’ is coded as ‘242241522’

And,

‘FINAL’ is coded as ‘2118132615’

Similarly,

‘MUSIC’ is coded as

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

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Question 1722

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

‘MPQO’ is related to ‘KNSQ’ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ‘DGHF’ is related to ‘BEJH’. To which of the following is ‘EINW’ related, following the same logic?

  1. AOption (a)

    CGPY

  2. BOption (b)

    BGPX

  3. COption (c)

    CHQY

  4. DOption (d)

    BHQX

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

CGPY

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

‘MPQO’ is related to ‘KNSQ’

And,

‘DGHF’ is related to ‘BEJH’

Similarly,

‘EINW’ is related to

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

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Question 1723

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

What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?

49 × 7 – 6 ÷ 8 +13 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    32

  2. BOption (b)

    43

  3. COption (c)

    42

  4. DOption (d)

    37

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

42

Why this answer is correct

Given: 49 × 7 – 6 ÷ 8 +13 = ?480÷0.3×5+500190+9×27÷1.6=2480÷0.3×5+500190+9×27÷1.6=2480÷0.3×5+500190+9×27÷1.6=2480÷0.3×5+500190+9×27÷1.6=2

According to the question, after ‘+’ and ‘–‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged:

49 × 7 – 6 ÷ 8 +13 = ? ⇒ 49 ÷ 7 + 6 × 8 –13 = ?

⇒ 49 ÷ 7 + 6 × 8 –13 

⇒ 7 + 6 × 8 –13

⇒ 7 + 48 –13

⇒ 55 –13

⇒ 42 

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

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Question 1724

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 1725

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 letters in the word 'DRAFTING' is arranged in the English alphabetical order?

  1. AOption (a)

    One

  2. BOption (b)

    Two

  3. COption (c)

    Three

  4. DOption (d)

    None

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

None

Why this answer is correct

Given word: 'DRAFTING'

After arranged in alphabetical order:

AlphabetsDRAFTING
Alphabetical orderADFGINRT

 

Now,

there is no alphabet that will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word 'DRAFTING' is arranged in English alphabetical order.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

SSC CGL 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 23 Sept, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Question 1726

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

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)

    15 – 3 – 108

  2. BOption (b)

    18 – 11 – 63

  3. COption (c)

    12 – 8 – 36

  4. DOption (d)

    21 – 14 – 72

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

21 – 14 – 72

Why this answer is correct

The  logic followed here is: (1st number - 2nd number) × 9 = 3rd number.

1)  15 – 3 – 108 → (15 - 3) × 9 = 12 × 9 = 108

2)  18 – 11 – 63 → (18 - 11) × 9 = 7 × 9 = 63

3)  12 – 8 – 36 → (12 - 8) × 9 = 4 × 9 = 36

4)  21 – 14 – 72 → (21 - 14) × 9 = 7 × 9 = 63 ≠ 72

Hence, the correct answer is "21 - 14 - 72".

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Question 1727

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

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

JHOQ, NFSO, ?, VBAK, ZZEI

  1. AOption (a)

    RCWM

  2. BOption (b)

    RDMW

  3. COption (c)

    RCXM

  4. DOption (d)

    RDWM

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

RDWM

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "RDWM".

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Question 1728

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

In a certain code language, 'RADIO' is written as 'SZEHP' and 'FREQUENCY' is written as 'GQFPVDOBZ'. How will 'TELEVISION' be written in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    UDMDWHTHOM

  2. BOption (b)

    UDMDWHTHPM

  3. COption (c)

    UDMDWHTHPN

  4. DOption (d)

    UDMDWHHTPM

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

UDMDWHTHPM

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

'RADIO' is written as 'SZEHP'

'FREQUENCY' is written as 'GQFPVDOBZ'

Similarly, 'TELEVISION' will be written as:

Hence, the correct answer is "UDMDWHTHPM".

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Question 1729

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

The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if all the letters in the word MOBILE are arranged in English alphabetical order?

  1. AOption (a)

    One

  2. BOption (b)

    None

  3. COption (c)

    Three

  4. DOption (d)

    Two

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

None

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Thus, the position of No letters will remain unchanged if all the letters in the word MOBILE are arranged in English alphabetical order.

Hence, the correct answer is "None".

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Question 1730

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

12 is related to 235 by certain logic. Following the same logic, 14 is related to 287. To which of the following is 18 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)

    512

  2. BOption (b)

    320

  3. COption (c)

    415

  4. DOption (d)

    438

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

415

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (1st number)2 + 91 = 2nd number.

Now,

For, 12 : 235

⇒ (12)2 + 91

⇒ 144 + 91 = 235.

For, 14 : 287

⇒ (14)2 + 91

⇒ 196 + 91 = 287.

Similarly, for 18 ∶ ?

⇒ (18)2 + 91  

⇒ 324 + 91 = 415.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

SSC CGL 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 23 Sept, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Question 1731

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

Select the option that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

BH14, CJ17, DL20, EN23, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    GO24

  2. BOption (b)

    FP26

  3. COption (c)

    FO24

  4. DOption (d)

    GP26

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

FP26

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "FP26".

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Question 1732

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.

(25, 22, 47), (31, 24, 55)

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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 athen performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

  1. AOption (a)

    (22, 19, 45)

  2. BOption (b)

    (18, 21, 39)

  3. COption (c)

    (27, 25, 42)

  4. DOption (d)

    (17, 15, 22)

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

(18, 21, 39)

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: 1st number + 2nd number = 3rd number.

Now,

For, 25, 22, 47

⇒ 25 + 22 = 47.

For, 31, 24, 55

⇒ 31 + 24 = 55.

Similarly, for 18, 21, 39

⇒ 18 + 21 = 39.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

SSC CGL 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 23 Sept, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Question 1733

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: (c)C.

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

From figure 1 to 2 and figure 3 to 4:

Top- left and bottom-left symbols are interchanging their position with each other.

Bottom-right and top-right symbols are interchanging their position with each other.

From figure 2 to 3 and figure 4 to 5:

Top- left and top-right symbols are interchanging their position with each other.

Bottom-left and bottom-right symbols are interchanging their position with each other.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 1734

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

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

389, 420, 457, 498, 541, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    588

  2. BOption (b)

    584

  3. COption (c)

    598

  4. DOption (d)

    572

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

588

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "588".

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Question 1735

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

Based on the position in the English alphabetical order, three of the following letter-clusters are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster.

Note:

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

  1. AOption (a)

    TWGD

  2. BOption (b)

    PSKI

  3. COption (c)

    MPNK

  4. DOption (d)

    JMQN

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

PSKI

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Option 1) TWGD

Option 2) PSKI

Option 3) MPNK

Option 4) JMQN

Hence, the correct answer is "PSKI".

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Question 1736

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: (a)A.

Why this answer is correct

The option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded:

 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

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Question 1737

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

What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?

25 + 3 ÷ 9 −14 × 2 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    7

  2. BOption (b)

    5

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    0

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

5

Why this answer is correct

BODMAS Table: 

Given equation: 25 + 3 ÷ 9 − 14 × 2 = ?

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

⇒ 25 – 3 × 9 + 14 ÷ 2 = ?

⇒ 25 – 27 + 7 = ?

⇒ 25 + 7 - 27 = ?

⇒ 32 - 27 = ?

⇒ 5.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 1738

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

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers.

(

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.)

40 : 123

63 : 192

  1. AOption (a)

    68 : 214

  2. BOption (b)

    39 : 120

  3. COption (c)

    46 : 131

  4. DOption (d)

    48 : 152

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

39 : 120

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

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

Now,

For, 40 : 123

⇒ (40 × 3) + 3

⇒ 120 + 3 = 123.

For, 63 : 192

⇒ (63 × 3) + 3 

⇒ 189 + 3 = 192.

Similarly, for 39 : 120

⇒ (39 × 3) + 3

⇒ 117 + 3 = 120.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 1739

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

Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following series were to be continued?

  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:

From figure 1 to 2 and figure 3 to 4:

Top-left, Bottom 2 elements and middle element( all 4 elements) are interchanging their position.

Top-right and middle element are interchanging their position with each other.

From figure 2 to 3 and figure 4 to 5:

All 4 corner symbols are shifting in clockwise direction.

Middle symbols are interchanging their position.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4"

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Question 1740

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)

France : Gallic Rooster

  1. AOption (a)

    New Zealand : Hornbill

  2. BOption (b)

    Germany : Swan

  3. COption (c)

    Australia : Emu

  4. DOption (d)

    India : Eagle

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Australia : Emu

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: National symbols of countries.

Here,

France : Gallic Rooster → Gallic Rooster is a national symbol of France.

Similarly,

Australia : Emu → Emu is a national symbol of Australia.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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