Solved 2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-3 Paper With Solutions

2017 SSC CGL 10 Aug Shift-3
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Reasoning
Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 1
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives.
Fire : Burn : : ? : ?
A Water : Drink
B Wood : Trees
C Ice : Freeze
D Flower : Rose
Answer: C
Explanation:
Fire has the property that it can burn you, the same way as ice can freeze you.
=> Ans - (C)
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Question 2
In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives.
KLMN : IJKL : : TUVW : ?
A RSUT
B VWXY
C STUV
D RSTU
Answer: D
Explanation:
Expression : KLMN : IJKL
Similarly,
=> Ans - (D)

Question 3
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.
3 : 27 : : 4 : ?
A 63

B 64
C 65
D 15
Answer: B
Explanation:
The pattern is = n : n3
Eg = 3 : 33 = 3 : 27
Similarly, 43 = 64
=> Ans - (B)
Question 4
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A Ludo
B Chess
C Polo
D Carrom
Answer: C
Explanation:
Except 'Polo', all the other games are indoor games, thus it's the odd one out.
=> Ans - (C)
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Question 5
In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.
A DGJ
B KNQ
C RUX
D ILN
Answer: D
Explanation:
(A) : D (+3 letters) = G (+3 letters) = J
(B) : K (+3 letters) = N (+3 letters) = Q
(C) : R (+3 letters) = U (+3 letters) = X
(D) : I (+3 letters) = L ( +2 letters) = N
=> Ans - (D)
Question 6
In the following question, select the odd number from the given alternatives.
A 31

37
B
C 43
D 49
Answer: D
Explanation:
Among the given numbers, only 49 is composite, rest are prime numbers.
=> Ans - (D)
Question 7
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.
1. Storm
2. Strap
3. Strangle
4. Stamped
5. Satire
A 51432
B 51342
C 54132
D 53412
Answer: C
Explanation:
As per the dictionary,
= Satire -> Stamped -> Storm -> Strangle -> Strap
≡ 54132
=> Ans - (C)
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Question 8
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
BT, DR, FP, ?
A HO
B HN
C NH
D OH
Answer: B
Explanation:
Expression : BT, DR, FP, ?
The first letter of each word is the increasing alternate alphabetical series, so the next letter will be = B,D,F, H
Similarly, the second letter is the decreasing alternate series = T,R,P, N
Thus, next word = HN

=> Ans - (B)
Question 9
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.
3, 8, 5, 27, 8, 64, 12, 125, 17, ?
A 216
B 361
C 625
D 441
Answer: A
Explanation:
The given series is a combination of 2 series at alternate positions :
I : 3 , 5 , 8 , 12 , 17
II : 8 , 27 , 64 , 125
The missing number is from the second series which is the cube of natural numbers, next number = 63 = 216
=> Ans - (A)
Question 10
The ratio of present ages of P and Q is 5 : 8. Three years later their ages will be in ratio 8 : 11. What is the present age (in years) of Q?
A 5
B 11
C 14
D 8
Answer: D
Explanation:
Let present ages of P and Q be 5x and 8x years respectively.
According to ques, 3 years later

5x+3 8
=> 8x+3 = 11
=> 55x + 33 = 64x + 24
=> 64x − 55x = 33 − 24
=> 9x = 9
=> x = 1
∴ Present age of Q = 8 × 1 = 8 years

=> Ans - (D)
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Question 11
Pointing to a lady, Diwakar said, "Her mother's only grandson is my son." How is that lady related to Diwakar?

A Aunty
B Sister
C Mother
D Daughter
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Her mother's only grandson" is that lady's nephew.
Now, that nephew is Diwakar's son.
=> That lady is Diwakar's sister
=> Ans - (B)
Question 12
In the following question, from the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
Biological
A Logic
B Globe
C Bail
D Bill
Answer: B
Explanation:
The word 'BIOLOGICAL' does not contain any 'E' and thus the word 'Globe' cannot be formed.
=> Ans - (B)
Question 13
In a certain code language, "who are you" is written as "432", "they is you" is written as "485" and "they are dangerous" is written as
"295". How is "dangerous" written in that code language?
A 2
B 4
C 5
D 9
Answer: D
Explanation:
The common term in the last two statements is 'they' coded as = 5
The common term in the first and last statements is 'are' coded as = 2
Remaining term in last statement is 'dangerous' coded as = 9
=> Ans - (D)
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Question 14
If "P" denotes "multiplied by", "R" denotes "subtracted from", "S" denotes "added to" and "Q" denotes "divided by", then which of the
following equation is true?
A 18 R 60 Q 15 S 2 = 8
B 15 S 16 Q 2 P 4 = 47
C 3 P 5 R 18 Q 3 = 6
D 15 S 28 Q 4 P 2 = 27
Answer: B
Explanation:
(A) : 18 R 60 Q 15 S 2 = 8
=> 18 − 60 ÷ 15 + 2 = 8
L.H.S. = 18 − 4 + 2 = 16 
= R.H.S.
(B) : 15 S 16 Q 2 P 4 = 47
=> 15 + 16 ÷ 2 × 4 = 47
L.H.S. = 15 + 8 × 4 = 47 = R.H.S.
=> Ans - (B)
Question 15
If 4 * 7 * 2 = 361 and 5 * 9 * 1 = 480, then
2*1*3=?
A 312
B 324
C 210
D 102
Answer: D
Explanation:
The pattern followed is that 1 is subtracted from each number and the result is concatenated.
Eg : 4 * 7 * 2 = (4 − 1)(7 − 1)(2 − 1) ≡ 361
and 5 * 9 * 1 = (5 − 1)(9 − 1)(1 − 1) ≡ 480
Similarly, 2 * 1 * 3 = (2 − 1)(1 − 1)(3 − 1) ≡ 102
=> Ans - (D)
Question 16
In the following question. select the number which can be placed at the sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives.
A 35

42
B
C 45
D 95
Answer: A
Explanation:
In the first row, element at the end is obtained by multiplying the elements in the first three columns and adding the element at the third
column.
Eg : (3 × 10 × 6) + 6 = 180 + 6 = 186
Also, (9 × 5 × 3) + 3 = 135 + 3 = 138
and (5 × 7 × 1) + 1 = 35 + 1 = 36
Similarly, (3 × 2 × 5) + 5 = 30 + 5 = 35
=> Ans - (A)
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Question 17
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
A 10
B 11
C 12
D 13
Answer: B
Explanation:
Smaller triangles = 6
Triangles formed with combination of 2 triangles = 2
Triangles formed with combination of 3 triangles = 2
Larger triangle = 1
Thus, total triangles = 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 11
=> Ans - (B)

Question 18
In each of the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. Taking the given statements to be
true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given
conclusion logically follows the given statements.
Statements:
I. All cups are vegetable.

II. All vegetable are pens.
Conclusions:
I. Some pens are vegetable.

II. Some pens are cups.
A Only conclusion (I) follows.
B Only conclusion (II) follows.
C Both conclusion follow.
D Neither conclusion (I) nor conclusion (II) follows.
Answer: C
Explanation:
The venn diagram from above statement is :
I. Some pens are vegetable = true
II. Some pens are cups = true
Thus, both conclusion follow.
=> Ans - (C)
Question 19
Three positions of a cube are shown below. What will come opposite to face containing '5'?
A 6
B 1
C 3

2
D
Answer: B
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Question 20
In the given figure, how many are musical toys ?
A 53
B 61
C 42
D 45
Answer: C
Explanation:
Toys are represented by = 11 + 14 + 28 + 36
Musical = 14 + 17 + 28 + 33
Thus, musical toys (intersection of both) = 14 + 28 = 42
=> Ans - (C)
Question 21
Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure

C
Answer: A
Explanation:
From the question figure, it is evident the missing figure will have 3 intersecting lines without much difference between them as given in
the first figure.
=> Ans - (A)
Question 22
From the given answer select in one in which the question figure is hidden / embedded
Answer: B
Explanation:
The question figure is embedded in the following figure in blue colour.
=> Ans - (B)
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Question 23
A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will
appear when opened.
Answer: C
Explanation:
When the paper is unfolded the first time, the complete rectangle will appear at the bottom and when the paper is completely unfolded,
another rectangle will appear at the top like
=> Ans - (C)
Question 24
If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?

B
Answer: B
Explanation:
A vertical mirror is placed, so the figure will not be reversed, that is, the triangles pointing upwards will keep facing up and vice-versa, and
thus the last two options are not possible.
Also, the triangles on the left will appear at the right hand side in the output, so the first option is also eliminated.
Thus, second is the correct output.
=> Ans - (B)
Question 25
A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives
are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from
0 to 4 and that of Matrix-B are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its
column, for example, 'S' can be represented by 21, 43, etc., and '0' can be represented by 65, 88, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the
set for the word "SPEAK".
A 10, 12, 11, 66, 58
B 43, 31, 33, 89, 86
C 21, 40, 44, 56, 99
D 32, 03, 20, 97, 66
Answer: A
Explanation:
(A) : 10, 12, 11, 66, 58 = SPEAK
(B) : 43, 31, 33, 89, 86 = SPEAB
(C) : 21, 40, 44, 56, 99 = SPEOK
(D) : 32, 03, 20, 97, 66 = SPEOA
=> Ans - (A)
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General Awareness
Instructions
Question 26
Which one of the following is not an instrument of credit control in India?
A Rationing of credit
B Direct Action
C Open Market operations
D Variable cost reserve ratios
Answer: D
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Question 27
Which among the following is an example of micro-economic variable?
A National Income
B Aggregate Supply
C Employment
D Consumer's Equilibrium
Answer: D
Question 28
Fundamental duties are mentioned in which of the following part of Indian Constitution?
A Part II
B Part III
C Part V
D Part IV A
Answer: D
Question 29
What is the minimum age for becoming a Governor of state in India?
A 30 years
B 25 years
C 35 years
D 45 years
Answer: C

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Question 30
Who amongst the following was the successor of Sikh Guru Har Krishan?
A Guru Angad Dev
B Guru Tegh Bahadur
C Guru Hargobind
D Guru Amar Das
Answer: B
Question 31
Which revenue system is introduced by the Lord Cornwallis ?
A permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
B attacking the caste system
C land revenue settlement of United States
D ryotwari settlement of Madras
Answer: A
Question 32
49th Parallel is the boundary line between which two countries?
A USA and Canada
B North and South Vietnam
C Germany and France
D Brazil and Chile
Answer: A
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Question 33
How does La-Nina affect the Pacific Ocean?
A Decreases salinity of ocean
B Cools downs the temperature of water
C Maintains stable temperature of water
D Increases salinity of ocean
Answer: B

Question 34
Cinnamon is obtained from which part of the plant?
A Stem
B Bark
C Roots
D Fruits
Answer: B
Question 35
Insulin is a kind of _____
A hormone
B protein
C enzyme
D vitamin
Answer: A
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Question 36
Which among the following carries impure blood to human heart?
A Aorta
B Pulmonary vein
C Pulmonary arteries
D Vena Cava
Answer: C
Question 37
Why does water tank appear shallower when viewed from the top?
A Due to reflection
B Due to refraction
C Due to diffraction
D Due to total internal reflection
Answer: B
Question 38
Which colour is formed when Red and Green are mixed?

A Light blue
B Yellow
C White
D Grey
Answer: B
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Question 39
What is the full form of JPEG?
A Joint Photographic Experts Group
B Joint Protocol Experts Graphics.
C Joint Programming Experts Graphics
D Joint Project Experts Group
Answer: A
Question 40
What is an endothermic reaction?
A Reaction in which heat is released.
B Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
C Reaction in which neither heat is released nor absorbed.
D None of these
Answer: B
Question 41
Which of the following is an ore of Aluminium?
A Galena
B Cryollite
C Cinnabar
D Epsom Salt
Answer: B

Question 42
Which of the following gas was released during Bhopal gas tragedy?

A Methyl isocyanate
B Sodium isothiocyanate
C Nitrogen isothiocyanate
D Potassium isothiocyanate
Answer: A
Question 43
What is the name of the scheme for the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries launched in Delhi region?
A Sakushal Humesha
B Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
C Jeevan Arogya
D Shramik Kalyan
Answer: B
Question 44
Match the following.
A 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
B 1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
C 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b

1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
D
Answer: A
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Question 45
Term ' Gambit ' is associated with which sport?
A Basketball
B Chess
C Boxing
D Golf
Answer: B
Question 46
Madhuri Dixit is associated with which Indian Dance form?
A Bharatnatyam
B Kuchipudi
C Kathak
D Kathakali
Answer: C
Question 47
Who among the following is a Sanjay Chopra Award recipient for 2016?
A Abhinash Mishra
B Arjun Singh
C Aromal SM
D Srawanand Saha
Answer: B
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Question 48
'My Story' is an autobiography of which famous cricketer?
A Kumar Sangakara
B Kevin Peterson
C Brendon Mccullum
D Michael Clarke

Answer: D
Question 49
Which country has approved more than 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem?
A USA
B UAE
C Israel
D United Kingdom
Answer: C
Question 50
Which of the following country is not a member of SAARC?
A Nepal
B Maldives
C China
D Afghanistan
Answer: C
English
Instructions
Question 51
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the
appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Little knowledge of playing volleyball (a)/ that she possessed proved to be (b)/helpful at the time of inaugural match. (c)/ No Error (d)
A Little knowledge of playing volleyball
B that she possessed proved to be
C helpful at the time of inaugural match
D No Error
Answer: A

Question 52
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the
appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
I had not completed my English homework (a)/ so I thought I was done with when the (b)/ teacher asked me to hand it in. (c)/ No Error
(d)

A I had not completed my English homework
B so I thought I was done with when the
C teacher asked me to hand it in
D No Error
Answer: B
Question 53
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the
four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Keith has _____ with a failure in English examination thrice.
A caught
B gone
C got
D met
Answer: D
Question 54
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the
The manager was _____ an explanation of his conduct.
A called for
B called off
C called to
D called up
Answer: A

Question 55
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Eloquent
A Fluent
B Ignorant
C Rude
D Significant
Answer: A

Question 56
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Nefarious
A Iniquitous
B Purposeful
C Suspicious
D Virtuous
Answer: A
Question 57
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Ensconce
A Establish
B Impudence
C Request
D Unveil
Answer: D

Question 58
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Lugubrious
A Clumsy
B Lucid
C Optimistic
D Sinister
Answer: C
Question 59
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Ended in a fiasco
A A complete failure
B A successful event
C Changed one completely
D Twisted around
Answer: A

Question 60
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Sow wild oats
A To make someone fool
B To make space to red
C To take revenge
D To waste time by doing foolish things
Answer: D

Question 61
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
He has painted that picture so often that he can do it with his (eyes closed).
A arms full
B eyes opened
C mind blank
D No improvement
Answer: D
Question 62
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
If you talk to her nicely, she will probably (allow you) her notes.
A allow that you have
B let you have
C let you to have
D No improvement
Answer: B
Question 63
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Easily duped or fooled
A Bigot
B Gullible
C Ridicule
D Venerable
Answer: B

Question 64
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Atonement for one's sins
A Elite
B Ignoramus
C Incendiary
D Repentance
Answer: D
Question 65
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
A Usable
B Defense
C Inventor
D Annaul
Answer: D
Question 66
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
A Changeable
B Inedible
C Tracable
D Valuable
Answer: C

Question 67
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the
sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P- It would be better to speak of uniformities of nature.

Q- Law of nature are not commands but statements of facts.
R- This would do away with elementary fallacy that a law implies a law given.
S- The use of the word law in this context is rather unfortunate.
A QSRP
B SQRP

QSPR
C
D SQPR
Answer: C
Question 68
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the
sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P- When the game of life is finally over there is no second chance to correct our errors.
Q- Time is the greater equalizer of all mankind.
R- Time offers opportunity but demands a sense of regard.
S- It has taken away the best and the worst of us without regard of either.
A QSRP
B RSQP
C PQRS
D RSPQ
Answer: A
Question 69
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one
which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
He saw him conducting the seminar on personality development.
A He was seen by me to conduct the seminar on personality development.
B He was seen conducting the seminar on personality development.
C He saw the seminar on personality development being conducted by him.
D He saw the seminar on personality development to be conducted by him.
Answer: C

Question 70
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one
which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Rashmi said to me, "Where is the telephone exchange"?
A Rashmi asked me that where the telephone exchange was.
B Rashmi asked me where the telephone exchange was.
C Rashmi asked me where was the telephone exchange.
D Rashmi wanted to know where the telephone exchange was.
Answer: B
Instructions
In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the

Corruption is a __(1)___ which has been spread in the mind of wrong people of the society, community and __(2)___. It is the mistreatment
of public resources just for getting some __(3)___ advantage to fulfil little wish. It is concerned with the unnecessary and wrong use of
both power and __(4)___ by anyone whether the government or non government organisation. It affects the growth and development of
the nation in all aspects like socially, __(5)___ and politically.
Question 71
(1)
A havoc
B poison
C pollutant
D grassroot
Answer: B
Question 72
(2)
A country
B world
C universe
D company
Answer: A

Question 73
(3)
A fruitful
B wishful
C favourite
D unfair
Answer: D
Question 74
(4)
A position
B growth
C status
D symbol
Answer: A

Question 75
(5)
A emotionally
B scientifically
C manually
D economically
Answer: D
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Instructions
Question 76
By which least number should 5000 be divided so that it becomes a perfect square?
A 2
B 5
C 10
D 25
Answer: A
Explanation:
Prime factorization of 5000 = 23 × 54
Now, to make it a perfect square, all the powers should be even, but clearly power of 2 is 3, which is odd.
Thus, least number that should be divided by 5000 so that it becomes a perfect square = 2
5000
=> 2 = 2500 = (50)2
=> Ans - (A)

Question 77
A can do a work in 8 days, B can do the same work in 10 days and C can do the same work in 12 days. If all three of them do the same
work together and they are paid Rs 7400, then what is the share (in Rs) of B?
A 2600
B 3000
C 2400
D 2000
Answer: C

Explanation:
Let total work to be done = L.C.M.(8,10,12) = 120 units
120
A can do the work in 8 days, => A's efficiency = 8 = 15 units/day
120
Similarly, B's efficiency = 10 = 12 units/day
120
and C's efficiency = 12 = 10 units/day
=> Ratio of efficiencies of A : B : C = 15 : 12 : 10
Total amount to be paid = Rs. 7400

12
∴ B's share = (15+12+10) × 7400
= 12 × 200 = Rs. 2400
=> Ans - (C)
Question 78
If the radius of the cylinder is increased by 25%, then by how much percent the height must be reduced, so that the volume of the
cylinder remains same?
A 36
B 56
C 64
D 46
Answer: A
Explanation:
Let radius of cylinder = 10 cm and height = 10 cm
=> Volume = πr2 h
= π(10)2 × 10 = 1000π
125
If radius is increased by 25%, => new radius = 100 × 10 = 12.5 cm
=> πr2 h = 1000π
=> (12.5)2 h = 1000

1000
=> h = 156.25 = 6.4
(10−6.4)
∴ Decrease in height = 10 × 100
= 3.6 × 10 = 36%
=> Ans - (A)
Question 79
The marked price of an article is 20% more than its cost price. If 5% discount is given on the marked price, then what is the profit
percentage?
A 5
B 14
C 15
D 25
Answer: B

Explanation:
Let cost price = Rs. 100x
20
=> Marked price = 100x + ( 100 × 100x) = Rs. 120x
Discount % = 5%
(100−5)
=> Selling price = 100 × 120x = Rs. 114x
(114x−100x)
∴ Profit % = 100x × 100
= 14%
=> Ans - (B)

Question 80
If A : B = 2 : 5, B : C = 4 : 3 and C : D = 2 : 1, then what is value of A : C : D?
A 6:5:2
B 7 : 20 : 10
C 8 : 30 : 15
D 16 : 30 : 15
Answer: D
Explanation:
A 2
Given : B = 5 -----------(i)
B 4
C = 3 -----------(ii)
C 2
and D = 1 -----------(iii)
Multiplying equation (ii) by 10 and (iii) by 15 to make 'C' equal in both

B 40 C 30
=> C = 30 and D = 15
Now, multiplying equation (i) by 8 to make 'B' equal in both

A 16
=> B = 40
Thus, we get = A : B : C : D = 16 : 40 : 30 : 15
∴ A : C : D = 16 : 30 : 15
=> Ans - (D)
Question 81
The average runs conceded by a bowler in 5 matches is 45 and 15.75 in other 4 matches. What is the average runs conceded by the
bowler in 9 matches?
A 15
B 32
C 35
D 53.5
Answer: B
Explanation:

Average runs conceded by the bowler in 5 matches = 45
=> Total runs conceded in 5 matches = 45 × 5 = 225
Similarly, runs conceded in other 4 matches = 15.75 × 4 = 63
=> Total runs conceded in 9 matches = 225 + 63 = 288

288
∴ Average runs conceded by the bowler in 9 matches = 9 = 32
=> Ans - (B)
Question 82
A person bought pens at 25 for a rupee and sold at 15 for a rupee. What is his profit percentage?
A 2
16 3
B 1
33 3
2
C 66 3
D 40
Answer: C
Explanation:
Cost price of 25 pens = Re. 1
1
=> Cost price of 1 pen = Rs. 25
1
Similarly, selling price of 1 pen = Rs. 15
1 1
( 15 − 25 )
1
=> Profit % = 25 × 100
2
= 75 × 25 × 100
200 2
= 3 = 66 3 %
=> Ans - (C)

Question 83
80 litre mixture of milk and water contains 10% milk. How much milk (in litres) must be added to make water percentage in the mixture
as 80%?
A 8
B 9
C 10
D 12
Answer: C
Explanation:
Quantity of mixture = 80 litres
10
Quantity of milk = 100 × 80 = 8 litres
=> Quantity of water = 80 − 8 = 72 litres
Let x litres of water is added
According to ques,
80
80
=> 100 (x + 80) = 72
5
=> x + 80 = 72 × 4 = 90
=> x = 90 − 80 = 10 litres
=> Ans - (C)
Question 84
A bus starts running with the initial speed of 21 km/hr and its speed increases every hour by 3 km/hr. How many hours will it take to
cover a distance of 252 km?
A 3
B 5
C 8
D 10
Answer: C
Explanation:
Initial speed of bus = 21 km/hr
Speed of bus after each hour = 21,24,27,30,.... km/hr

n
This is clearly an AP with sum = 2 [2a + (n − 1)d]
Let time taken = n hours

n
=> 2 [2(21) + (n − 1)3] = 252
=> n(39 + 3n) = 504
=> 3n2 + 39n − 504 = 0
=> n2 + 13n − 168 = 0
=> n2 + 21n − 8n − 168 = 0
=> n(n + 21) − 8(n + 21) = 0
=> (n − 8)(n + 21) = 0
=> n = 8, −21
∵ n can't be negative, => Time taken = 8 hours

=> Ans - (C)
Question 85
A sum of Rs 400 becomes Rs 448 at simple interest in 2 years. In how many years will the sum of Rs 550 amounts to Rs 682 at the
same rate?
A 2
B 3
C 3.5
D 4
Answer: D
Explanation:
Let rate of interest = r%
Simple interest for 2 years = (448 − 400) = Rs. 48
P×r×t
P×r×t
=> 100 = 48
400×r×2
=> 100 = 48
=> 8r = 48
48
=> r = 8 = 6%
Let time taken when Rs 550 amounts to Rs 682 = t years

550×6×t
=> 100 = (682 − 550)
=> 33t = 132
132
=> t = 33 = 4 years
=> Ans - (D)

Question 86
1+x x2
What is the value of 1−x4 ÷ 1+x2 × x(1 − x) ?
1
A x
B x2 − 1
C x+1
D x
Answer: A
Explanation:
1+x x2
Expression : 1−x4 ÷ 1+x2 × x(1 − x)
1+x (1+x2 )
= (1−x2 )(1+x2 ) × x2 × x(1 − x)
1+x 1
= (1−x)(1+x) × x2 × x(1 − x)
x 1
= x2 = x
=> Ans - (A)
Question 87
1
1 x4 + x2
If x + x = 17, then what is the value of x2−3x+1 ?
A 2431/7
B 3375/7
C 3375/14
D 3985/9
Answer: A
Explanation:
1
Given : x + x = 17 ------------(i)
x2 +1
=> x = 17
2
=> x2 + 1 = 17x --------(ii)
Cubing equation (i), we get :

1
=> (x + x )3 = (17)3
1 1 1
=> x3 + x3 + 3(x)( x )(x + x ) = 4913
1
=> x3 + x3 + 3(17) = 4913
1
=> x3 + x3 = 4913 − 51 = 4862 -------------(iii)
1
x4 + x2
To find : x −3x+1
2
Substituting value from equation (ii),

1 1
x4 + x2 x4 + x2
= 17x−3x = 14x
1 1
= 14 (x3 + x3 )
Substituting value from equation (iii),

4862 2431
= 14 = 7
=> Ans - (A)
Question 88
1+x x 1
x 1+x
What is the value of x in the equation − = 6 ?
A -2
B 3
C 2
D 4
Answer: C
Explanation:
1+x x 1
x 1+x
Expression : − = 6
Squaring both sides, we get :

1+x x 1
x 1+x 2 6 )2
=> ( − ) =(
1+x x
1+x x x 1+x 1
=> ( x ) − ( 1+x ) − 2( )( )= 6
(1+x)2 +x2 1
=> x(1+x) = 6 +2
2 2
x +2x+1+x 13
=> x2 +x = 6
2x2 +2x+1 13
=> x2 +x = 6
=> 13x2 + 13x = 12x2 + 12x + 6
=> x2 + x − 6 = 0
=> x2 + 3x − 2x − 6 = 0
=> x(x + 3) − 2(x + 3) = 0
=> (x + 3)(x − 2) = 0
=> x = 2, −3

=> Ans - (C)

Question 89
1 1 1
If 2[x2 + x2 ] − 2[x − x ] − 8 = 0, then what are the two values of x − x ?
A -1 or 2
B 1 or -2
C -1 or -2
D 1 or 2
Answer: A
Explanation:
1 1
Given : 2[x2 + x2 ] − 2[x − x ] − 8 = 0 ------------(i)
1
Let x − x = y
Squaring both sides,

1
=> (x − x )2 = y2
1 1
=> x2 + x2 − 2(x)( x ) = y2
1
=> x2 + x2 = y2 + 2
Substituting it in equation (i), we get :
=> 2(y2 + 2) − 2(y) − 8 = 0
=> 2y2 − 2y − 4 = 0
=> y2 − y − 2 = 0
=> y2 + y − 2y − 2 = 0
=> y(y + 1) − 2(y + 1) = 0
=> (y + 1)(y − 2) = 0
=> y = −1, 2
=> Ans - (A)
Question 90
In ΔABC, ∠BAC = 90° and AD is drawn perpendicular to BC. If BD = 7 cm and CD = 28 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of AD?
A 3.5
B 7
C 10.5
D 14
Answer: D
Explanation:

Given : BD = 7 cm and DC = 28 cm
To find : AD = ?
Solution : In △ ABC
=> (AD)2 = (BD) × (DC)
=> (AD)2 = 7 × 28 = 196
=> AD = 196 = 14 cm
=> Ans - (D)
Question 91
A chord of length 60 cm is at a distance of 16 cm from the centre of a circle. What is the radius (in cm) of the circle?
A 17
B 34
C 51
D 68
Answer: B
Explanation:
Given : AB = 60 cm and OC = 16 cm
To find : OB = r = ?
Solution : The line from the centre of the circle to the chord bisects it at right angle.
1
=> AC = BC = 2 AB
60
=> BC = 2 = 30 cm
In △ OBC,
=> (OB)2 = (BC)2 + (OC)2
=> (OB)2 = (30)2 + (16)2
=> (OB)2 = 900 + 256 = 1156
=> OB = 1156 = 34 cm
=> Ans - (B)

Question 92
In the given figure. a smaller circle touches a larger circle at P and passes through its centre 0. PR is a chord of length 34 cm. then
what is the length (in cm) of PS?
A 9
B 17
C 21
D 25
Answer: B
Explanation:
In the given figure, in △ PSO and △ PRQ
=> ∠P SO = ∠P RQ (angles of the semi circle)
and ∠SP O = ∠RP Q (common angle)
=> △ PSO ∼ △ PRQ

PS OP
Thus, PR = QP
PS 1
=> 34 = 2
34
=> P S = 2 = 17 cm
=> Ans - (B)
Question 93
In the given figure. ABC is a triangle in which. AB = 10 cm. AC = 6 cm and altitude AE = 4 cm. If AD is the diameter of the circum-circle.
then what is the length (in cm) of circum-radius?
A 3

7.5
B
C 12
D 15
Answer: B
Explanation:
Given : AB = 10 cm. AC = 6 cm and altitude AE = 4 cm
To find : Circumradius = R = ?
Solution : In △ ACE,
=> (CE)2 = (AC)2 − (AE)2
=> (CE)2 = (6)2 − (4)2
=> (CE)2 = 36 − 16 = 20
=> CE = 20 cm
Similarly, BE = 100 − 16 = 84 cm
Now, BC = BE+CE = ( 20 + 84) cm

1
Area of △ ABC = 2 × (AE) × (BC)
1
=> △ = 2 × 4 × ( 20 + 84)
=> △ = 2( 20 + 84) cm2

abc
∴ Circumradius, R = 4△
10×6×( 20 + 84 )
= 4×2( 20 + 84 )
60
= 8 = 7.5 cm
=> Ans - (B)
Question 94
What is the simplified value of cosec6 A − cot6 A − 3cosec2 Acot2 A ?
A -2
B -1
C 0
D 1
Answer: D
Explanation:
Expression : cosec6 A − cot6 A − 3cosec2 Acot2 A
= (cosec2 A)3 − (cot2 A)3 − 3(cosec2 A)(cot2 A)(1)
Using, (cosec2 A − cot2 A = 1)
= (cosec2 A)3 − (cot2 A)3 − 3(cosec2 A)(cot2 A)(cosec2 A − cot2 A)
Using, x3 − y3 − 3xy(x − y) = (x − y)3
= (cosec2 A − cot2 A)3
= (1)3 = 1
=> Ans - (D)

Question 95
secA−1
secA+1
What is the simplified value of ?
A cosecA − cotA
B secA − tanA
C sec2 A
D secA + cosecA
Answer: A
Explanation:
secA−1
secA+1
Expression :
1
cosA −1
1
cosA +1
=
1−cosA
cosA
1+cosA 1−cosA
cosA
1+cosA
= =
1−cosA (1−cosA)
1+cosA × (1−cosA)
=
(1−cosA)2 (1−cosA)2
1−cos2 A sin2 A
= =
1−cosA 1 cosA
= sinA = ( sinA ) − ( sinA )
= cosecA − cotA
=> Ans - (A)
Question 96
If tan A = 1/2 and tan B = 1/3, then what is the value of tan (2A + B)?
A 1
B 3
C 5
D 9
Answer: B
Explanation:
1 1
Given : tanA = 2 and tanB = 3
2tanA
Now, tan2A = 1−tan2 A
1 1
=> tan2A = (2 × 2 ) ÷ (1 − 4 )
3
=> tan2A = 1 ÷ 4
4
=> tan2A = 3

To find : tan(2A + B)
tan2A+tanB
= 1−tan2A.tanB
4 1 4 1
= ( 3 + 3 ) ÷ (1 − ( 3 )( 3 ))
5 4
= ( 3 ) ÷ (1 − 9 )
5 9−4
= (3) ÷ ( 9 )
5 9
=3 × 5 =3
=> Ans - (B)
Instructions
The pie chart given below shows the percentage of time taken by different processes in making a car.
Question 97
If total time taken to make a car is 300 hours, then what is the total time (in hours) taken in paint and frame?
A 99
B 72
C 105
D 66
Answer: C
Explanation:
Total time to make the car = 300 hours
Time taken (in %) in paint and frame = 13+22 = 35%

35
=> Total time (in hours) taken in paint and frame = 100 × 300
= 35 × 3 = 105 hours
=> Ans - (C)

Question 98
If time taken in seats is 192 hours, then what is the time taken (in hours) in glass?
A 256

352
B
C 416
D 278
Answer: A
Explanation:
Time taken in seats (in %) = 6%
Time taken in glass (in %) = 8%
According to ques, 6% ≡ 192

192
=> 8% ≡ 6 × 8
= 32 × 8 = 256 hours
=> Ans - (A)
Question 99
If total time taken in engine and tyres is 127.5 hours, then what is the difference (in hours) in time taken by frame and glass
respectively?
A 27.5
B 12.5
C 40
D 35
Answer: D
Explanation:
Total time taken in engine and tyres (in %) = 40+11 = 51%
Now, difference in time taken by frame and glass (in %) = 22-8 = 14%
According to ques, 51% ≡ 127.5

127.5
=> 14% ≡ 51 × 14
= 2.5 × 14 = 35 hours
=> Ans - (D)
Question 100
15% of total time is spent on quality check and this time is equally taken from all other processes. So What will be the new sectorial
angle (in degrees) made by total time of seats and glass?
A 28.6
B 32.4
C 35.8
D 31.6
Answer: B
Explanation:
Time spent on quality check = 15%
15
As this time is taken equally from the 6 processes, thus time in each process will be reduced by = 6 = 2.5%
Initial time taken by seats and glass = 6+8 = 14%
New time taken by seats and glass = (6 − 2.5) + (8 − 2.5) = 9%
9
=> Sectorial angle = 100 × 360
= 9 × 3.6 = 32.4∘
=> Ans - (B)


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