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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 1741

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

Select the number that will come in the place of the question mark(?), if '+' and '−' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged

63 × 7 ÷ 13 − 64 + 42 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    144

  2. BOption (b)

    131

  3. COption (c)

    139

  4. DOption (d)

    124

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

139

Why this answer is correct

BODMAS Table: 

After decoding signs:

SignsDecoded signs
+-
-+
×÷
÷×

 

Given equation: 63 × 7 ÷ 13 − 64 + 42 = ?

After interchanging the signs then:

⇒ 63 ÷ 7 × 13 + 64 - 42 = ?

⇒  9 × 13 + 64 - 42

⇒  117 + 64 - 42

⇒  181 - 42 = 139

Hence, the correct answer is "139".

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Question 1742

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

Find the correct combination of letters that when sequentially filled in the blanks of the given series will make the series logically complete.

ABF_HI_NOP_U_WABCDH_

  1. AOption (a)

    GMTUI

  2. BOption (b)

    IMTVI

  3. COption (c)

    GMSVI

  4. DOption (d)

    GMTVI

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

GMTVI

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Given Sequence: ABF_HI_NOP_U_WABCDH_

Now, putting the letters in the blank spaces given in the option one by one:

Option 1) GMTUI → AB / FGHI / MNOP / TUUW / ABCD / HI

Option 2) IMTVI → AB / FIHI / MNOP / TUVW / ABCD / HI

Option 3) GMSVI → AB / FGHI / MNOP / SUVW / ABCD / HI

Option 4) GMTVI → AB / FGHI / MNOP / TUVW / ABCD / HI

Hence, the correct answer is "GMTVI".

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Question 1743

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

Three different positions of the same dice are given. Find the number on the face opposite to the face showing '2'.

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    4

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    6

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3

Why this answer is correct

To find the opposite surface of '2', we need to compare the common surface in the given dices,

So, From Dice 2 and Dice 3,

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

6→5

4→1

3→2

4 is opposite to 1.

So, 3 will be opposite to 2.

Hence, the correct answer is "3".

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Question 1744

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

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

A transparent sheet with a pattern appear when the given transparent sheet is folded at the middle horizontal line:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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Question 1745

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

Six letters P, J, U, W, L and K are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figures below. Find the letter on the face opposite to P.

  1. AOption (a)

    U

  2. BOption (b)

    K

  3. COption (c)

    W

  4. DOption (d)

    J

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

W

Why this answer is correct

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

So, From Dice 1 and Dice 2,

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

J→ K

P→ W

U→ L

U is opposite to L.

So, W will be opposite to P.

Hence, the correct answer is "W".

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Question 1746

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How many squares are there in the given figure?

  1. AOption (a)

    14

  2. BOption (b)

    12

  3. COption (c)

    11

  4. DOption (d)

    15

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

15

Why this answer is correct

Counting of squares:

Thus, squares are there in the given figure = 15

Hence, the correct answer is "15".

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Question 1747

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If

‘A & Z’ means ‘A is the brother of Z’,

‘A # Z’ means ‘A is the sister of Z’,

‘A ^ Z’ means ‘A is the brother of Z’s father’,

‘A @ Z’ means ‘A is the wife of Z’,

‘A % Z’ means ‘A is the mother of Z’,

‘A α Z’ means ‘A is the father of Z’,

then how is J related to Z in the following expression?

J % K # L @ M α N & Z

  1. AOption (a)

    Mother

  2. BOption (b)

    Father’s mother

  3. COption (c)

    Mother’s sister

  4. DOption (d)

    Mother’s mother

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Mother’s mother

Why this answer is correct

Family Chart:

Decoding the Symbols:

Symbol&#@%^α
MeaningBrotherSisterWifeMotherBrother of Z’s fatherFather

 

Given: J % K # L @ M α N & Z

It means: J is the mother of K, K is the sister of L, L is the wife of M, M is the father of N and N is the brother of Z.

S, J is the Mother’s mother of Z.

Hence, the correct answer is "Mother’s mother".

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Question 1748

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

All the alphabets in the word ‘DICTIONARY’ are arranged in the alphabetical order. How many alphabets are there in the English alphabetical series between the alphabet which is fourth from the left end and the one which is second from the right end in the newly formed letter-cluster?

  1. AOption (a)

    9

  2. BOption (b)

    10

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    11

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

10

Why this answer is correct

Given word: DICTIONARY

After arranged in alphabetical order:

AlphabetsDICTIONARY
Alphabetical orderACDIINORTY

 

Fourth alphabet from the left end is: I and second alphabet from the right end is: T,

Now,

there are 10 letters between I and T.

IJKLMNOPQRST

 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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Question 1749

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

In a certain code language, ‘BOTH’ is written as ‘DQVJ’ and ‘DARE’ is written as ‘FCTG’ How will ‘WILL’ be written in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    XJMM

  2. BOption (b)

    YJMN

  3. COption (c)

    XKNM

  4. DOption (d)

    YKNN

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

YKNN

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

‘BOTH’ is written as ‘DQVJ’

‘DARE’ is written as ‘FCTG’

Similarly, ‘WILL’ will be written as:

Hence, the correct answer is "YKNN".

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Question 1750

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

S_YA_FIKM_SUW

  1. AOption (a)

    VCP

  2. BOption (b)

    VBP

  3. COption (c)

    VCQ

  4. DOption (d)

    UCP

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

VCP

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Given Sequence: S_YA_FIKM_SUW

Now, putting the letters in the blank spaces given in the option one by one:

Option 1) VCP → SVYA / CFIK / MPSU / W

 

Option 2) VBP → SVYA / BFIK / MPSU / W

Option 3) VCQ → SVYA / CFIK / MQSU / W

Option 4) UCP → SUYA / CFIK / MPSU / W

Hence, the correct answer is "VCP".

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Question 1751

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 given sets.

(3, 9, 27)

(4, 16, 64)

(

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)

    (6, 36, 84)

  2. BOption (b)

    (9, 81, 731)

  3. COption (c)

    (5, 25, 120)

  4. DOption (d)

    (7, 49, 343)

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

(7, 49, 343)

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

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

Now,

(3, 9, 27)

→ 3 × 9 = 27

(4, 16, 64)

→ 4 × 16 = 64

Similarly, for (7, 49, 343)

→ 7 × 49 = 343 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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Question 1752

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

6408 × 8 + 27 –15 ÷ 10 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    923

  2. BOption (b)

    924

  3. COption (c)

    921

  4. DOption (d)

    922

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

924

Why this answer is correct

BODMAS Table: 

After decoding signs:

SignsDecoded signs
+-
-+
×÷
÷×

 

Given equation: 6408 × 8 + 27 –15 ÷ 10 = ?

After interchanging the signs then:

⇒ 6408 ÷ 8 - 27 + 15 × 10 = ?

⇒ 801 - 27 + 15 × 10

⇒ 801 - 27 + 150

⇒ 951 - 27 = 924

Hence, the correct answer is "924".

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Question 1753

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Six letters V, C, R, E, X and Z are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figures below. Find the letter on the face opposite to C.

  1. AOption (a)

    X

  2. BOption (b)

    R

  3. COption (c)

    V

  4. DOption (d)

    Z

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

X

Why this answer is correct

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

So, From Dice 1 and Dice 2,

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

R → Z

C → X

V → E

V is opposite to E.

So, X will be opposite to C.

Hence, the correct answer is "X".

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Question 1754

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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 peas are vegetables.

All carrots are vegetables.

All vegetables are greens.

Conclusions:

I. All peas are greens.

II. All greens are carrots.

III. Some greens are peas.

  1. AOption (a)

    Both conclusions I and III follow.

  2. BOption (b)

    All conclusions follow.

  3. COption (c)

    Both conclusions II and III follow.

  4. DOption (d)

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Both conclusions I and III follow.

Why this answer is correct

**Given

Statements:

**

All peas are vegetables.

All carrots are vegetables.

All vegetables are greens.

The least possible Venn diagram is as follows:

Conclusions:

I. All peas are greens. - True (because All peas are vegetables and All vegetables are greens. So, All peas are greens too)

II. All greens are carrots. - False (because All carrots are vegetables and All vegetables are greens. So, All greens are carrots it is not definite)

III. Some greens are peas. - True (because All peas are vegetables and All vegetables are greens. So, Some greens are peas too)

Hence, the correct answer is "Both conclusions I and III follow".

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Question 1755

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In a certain code language, 'BAKE' is coded as 'FDMF' and 'TURN' is coded as 'XXTO'. How will 'MOCK' be coded in the given language?

  1. AOption (a)

    RRFL

  2. BOption (b)

    QREL

  3. COption (c)

    RQGL

  4. DOption (d)

    QSEL

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

QREL

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

'BAKE' is coded as 'FDMF'

'TURN' is coded as 'XXTO'

Similarly, 'MOCK' will be coded as:

Hence, the correct answer is "QREL".

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Question 1756

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

(84, 63, 42)

(79, 47, 64)

(

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)

    (75, 33, 48)

  2. BOption (b)

    (64, 51, 52)

  3. COption (c)

    (67, 48, 57)

  4. DOption (d)

    (71, 53, 36)

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

(71, 53, 36)

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

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

Now,

For, set (84, 63, 42):

⇒ (84 - 63) × 2

⇒ 21 × 2 = 42.

For, (79, 47, 64)

⇒ (79 - 47) × 2

⇒ 32 × 2 = 64.

Similarly, for (71, 53, 36):

⇒ (71 - 53) × 2

⇒ 18 × 2 = 36.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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Question 1757

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

MY 84, KW 80, IU 76, GS 72, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    ER 70

  2. BOption (b)

    EQ 68

  3. COption (c)

    FQ 71

  4. DOption (d)

    FP 69

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

EQ 68

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "EQ 68".

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Question 1758

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How many circles are there in the given figure?

  1. AOption (a)

    11

  2. BOption (b)

    10

  3. COption (c)

    13

  4. DOption (d)

    12

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

11

Why this answer is correct

Counting of circles:

Thus, 11 circles are there in the given figure.

Hence, the correct answer is "11".

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Question 1759

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

Identify the option figure that 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:

Shapes are shifting in anticlockwise direction.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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Question 1760

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)

Frequency : Hertz

  1. AOption (a)

    Power : Newton

  2. BOption (b)

    Resistance : Candela

  3. COption (c)

    Force : Volt

  4. DOption (d)

    Illuminance : Lux

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Illuminance : Lux

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Units of Measurement.

Here,

Frequency : Hertz → Hertz is a unit of measurement for Frequency.

Similarly,

Illuminance : Lux → Lux is a unit of measurement for Illuminance.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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