SSC CGL 24 September 2024 Shift 2
SSC CGL 24 September 2024 Shift 2
Q.1 The position(s) of how many letters will remain unchanged if all the letters in the word ‘ASTEROID’ are arranged in English
alphabetical order?
Ans 1. Three
2. None
3. Two
4. One
Q.2 Six letters J, T, E, X, I and O 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 X.
Ans 1. I
2. E
3. O
4. T
Q.3 Which number will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’
and ‘÷’ are interchanged?
14 − 45 × 5 + 6 ÷ 3 = ?
Ans 1. 3
2. 6
3. 5
4. 4
Q.4 Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
HKPT, JLNS, LMLR, ?, POHP
Ans 1. NNJQ
2. NNKQ
3. NNQJ
4. NNIQ
Q.5 In a certain code language, ‘IFF’ is coded as ‘21’ and ‘ARB’ is coded as ‘21’. How will ‘CAW’ be coded in that language?
Ans 1. 25
2. 27
3. 23
4. 26
Q.6 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)
Scissors : Paper
Ans 1. Furnace : Water
2. Axe : Wood
3. Mines : Diamond
4. Heater : Plastic
Q.7 Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers.
(317, 202)
(438, 323)
(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.)
Ans 1. (402, 287)
2. (424, 315)
3. (415, 295)
4. (391, 270)
Q.8 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)
Cessation : Beginning
Ans 1. Incredible : Magnificent
2. Plutonic : Abyssal
3. Enormous : Miniscule
4. Obsession : Problem
Q.9 22 is related to 176 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 32 is related to 256. To which of the following is 48
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)
Ans 1. 374
2. 384
3. 380
4. 370
Q.10 In a certain code language, ‘TERRAIN’ is written as ‘VETTAIP’ and ‘TRAFFIC’ is written as ‘VTAHHIE’. How will ‘MOTOR’ be
written in that language?
Ans 1. OOVOT
2. VOOOT
3. OOTVO
4. OVOTO
Q.11 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series.
LM_O_NPMRO_KU_TI
Ans 1. RPMO
2. PNOR
3. NORP
4. NOPR
Q.12 Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the letter-
cluster that is different.
Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.
Ans 1. TWZ
2. MPS
3. DGJ
4. KNP
Q.13 Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) and logically complete the series.
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ans 1. 16
2. 17
3. 18
4. 19
Q.15 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.)
11 : 1331
9 : 729
Ans 1. 6 : 180
2. 7 : 343
3. 8 : 6561
4. 13 : 2028
Q.16 Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (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.)
Pig : Piglets :: Deer : ?
Ans 1. Pup
2. Foal
3. Fawn
4. Calf
Q.17 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.18
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.19 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 necklaces are squares.
Some squares are circles.
No circle is a ring.
Conclusions:
I.No square is a ring.
II.No ring is a circle.
III.Some squares are necklaces.
Ans 1. Only conclusions II and III follow.
Q.20 Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
5, 10, 17, 26, 37, ?
Ans 1. 50
2. 52
3. 60
4. 54
2. Brother’s wife
3. Mother’s mother
4. Mother
Q.22 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN.
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.23 Which two signs should be interchanged to make the following equation correct?
29 × 145 + 5 − 640 ÷ 15 = 216
Ans 1. ÷ and +
2. ÷ and ×
3. − and +
4. − and ×
Q.24 The second number in the given number-pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first
number. The same operation(s) is/are followed in all the number-pairs, except one. Find that odd number-pair.
(NOTE: The relation should be found without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits)
Ans 1. 18 : 306
2. 25 : 650
3. 23 : 552
4. 13: 182
Q.25
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.2 Under which scheme are collateral free loans of up to ₹10 Lakh extended by the Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) in
India?
Ans 1. National Strategy for Financial Inclusion
2. Doljatra
3. Ambuchi Mela
4. Rongker
Q.4 Which of the following group of months is the coldest in North India?
Ans 1. February and March
Q.5 Some of the talas invented by ____________ include Trimukhi, Panchamukhi, Saptamukhi and Navamukhi.
Ans 1. M Balamuralikrishna
2. Hariprasad Chaurasia
3. Yashraj
4. Bhimsen Joshi
Q.6 In which year was the temple entry movement started by Bhimrao Ambedkar?
Ans 1. 1935
2. 1918
3. 1927
4. 1922
Q.7 Who among the following dancers was the first one from the state of Odisha to be conferred the Padma Vibhushan Award?
Ans 1. Uday Shankar
3. Kelucharan Mohapatra
2. Wrestling
3. Badminton
4. Boxing
Q.9 Where was the 1912 session of the India National Congress held in Bihar?
Ans 1. Sahasaram
2. Gaya
3. Bankipore
4. Madhubani
Q.10 Harmonium player, Tulsidas Borkar, was awarded with the ___________ in 2016.
Ans 1. Padma Shri
2. Padma Bhushan
3. Bharat Ratna
4. Padma Vibhushan
Q.11 Which ocean is encircling the continent of Antarctica and extends northward to 60 degrees south latitude?
Ans 1. Atlantic Ocean
2. Indian Ocean
3. Pacific Ocean
4. Southern Ocean
Q.12 Which Article mentions the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
Ans 1. Article 154
2. Article 156
3. Article 148
4. Article 136
Q.13 Who among the following is the first Indian to win gold at Junior World Weightlifting Championship in May 2022?
Ans 1. Sathish Sivalingam
2. Mirabai Chanu
3. Santoshi Matsa
Q.14 The real name of Babur, the founder of Mughal dynasty in India was:
Ans 1. Zahiruddin Muhammad
2. Irfanuddin Muhammad
3. Zainuddin Muhammad
4. Ruknuddin Muhammad
2. 87%
3. 57%
4. 67%
2. shooting
3. chess
4. wrestling
2. Reptilia
3. Amphibia
4. Aves
Q.18 According to the Census of India 2001, which of the following is the main reason that Indian men migrate?
Ans 1. Education
2. Marriage
4. Business
Q.19 Which of the following States have enacted the Cattle Preservation Act, 2021 in July-August 2021 to regulate slaughter and
transport of cattle and proposed an amendment in December 2021 to allow inter-district transportation of cattle for
agricultural and animal husbandry except in districts sharing international border?
Ans 1. Tripura
2. Sikkim
3. Arunachal Pradesh
4. Assam
2. Service
3. Agriculture
4. Import
Q.22 Which of the following was NOT one of the basic attributes of Ashokas' Dhamma?
Ans 1. Political unification
2. Ahimsa
3. Celibacy
4. Secularism
Q.23 N. Rangasamy sworn in as the Chief Minister of Puducherry in May 2021. What is the name of the party he formed?
Ans 1. Naam Tamilar Katchi
Q.24 Identify the INCORRECT pair regarding motion and their examples?
Ans 1. Translatory motion – A ball falling from the cliff
2. Oxygen
3. Ammonia
4. Methane
Ans 1. 5
2. 155
3. 80
4. 30
Q.2 The following table gives zone wise survey report of the people of a country who take tea. Study the table and answer the
question.
The ratio of the total number of people surveyed who take tea more than 3 times a day to the number of people who do not
take tea at all is
Ans 1. 103 : 8
2. 8 : 103
3. 101 : 5
4. 5 : 107
Q.3
Ans 1. 80 : 79
2. 80 : 71
3. 71 : 80
4. 79 : 80
Q.4 The radii of two circles are 8 cm and 15 cm.The perimeter of the circle having area equal to
the sum of the areas of the two circles (in cm) is:
Ans 1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.5 Ghanshyam is thrice as old as Akash. 10 years ago, Ghanshyam was four times as old as Akash.
What is the difference between their current ages (in years)?
Ans 1. 65
2. 50
3. 55
4. 60
Q.6
Ans 1. 16
2. 2
3. 8
4. 4
Q.7
Ans 1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.8
Ans 1. 60
2. 50
3. 80
4. 70
Q.9 An article is sold for₹747 after successive discounts of 17% and x%. If the marked price of the article is₹1,600, what is the
value of x?
Ans 1. 32.26
2. 43.75
3. 22.12
4. 40.28
Q.10 Two goods trains 132 m and 108 m in length are running towards each other on parallel tracks. The first train is running at a
speed of 32 km/h and the second at a speed of 40 km/h. How much time will they take to cross each other after meeting?
Ans 1. 12 s
2. 10 s
3. 13 s
4. 15 s
Q.11 On dividing a number by 55, we get 28 as the remainder. On dividing the same number by 11, what is the remainder?
Ans 1. 5
2. 8
3. 7
4. 6
Q.12 Vipul spends 30% of his monthly income on rent, 60% of the remaining on groceries, and 40% of the remaining on others. If
he saves ₹ 7056 in a month, then how much (in ₹) does he spend on groceries?
Ans 1. 18323
2. 15230
3. 17640
4. 22386
Q.13 A man buys 10 kg of wheat at a rate of ₹26/kg. The wheat is mixed with 6 kg of other good quality of wheat to get a mixture
at a price of ₹35/kg. The price of good quality wheat per kg (in ₹) is:
Ans 1. 38
2. 42
3. 50
4. 46
Q.14 What is the length (in cm) of each side of a cube if the volume of a cube is 13,824 cm3?
Ans 1. 20.4
2. 24
3. 22
4. 34
Q.15
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.16
Ans 1. 50
2. 45
3. 65
4. 75
Q.17 If the mean proportional between p and q is 12, then the possible values of p and q, respectively, are:
Ans 1. 3, 38
2. 3, 28
3. 24, 6
4. 24, 16
Q.18 The radii of two concentric circles are 26 cm and 10 cm. If the chord of the greater circle is a tangent to the smaller circle,
then find the length of that chord.
Ans 1. 38.7 cm
2. 28.7 cm
3. 48 cm
4. 28 cm
Q.19 A person purchased a table and a sofa for ₹28,000. He sold the sofa at a profit of 10% and the table at a profit 15.25%. If his
total profit was 13%, then the difference between the cost price of the sofa and the table (in ₹) is:
Ans 1. 1500
2. 4000
3. 5000
4. 2500
Q.20
Ans 1. 1
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5
Q.21 A cell phone is available for Rs.600 or for Rs.300 cash down payment together with Rs.360 to be paid after two months. Find
the rate of interest charged under this scheme.
Ans 1. 60%
2. 120%
3. 20%
4. 50%
Q.22 Let C be a circle with centre O and PQ be a minor arc on C. Let R and S be two points on the major arc of PQ on C. If PQ
subtends an angle 80° at O, find ∠ PRQ and ∠ PSQ, respectively.
Ans 1. 40° and 60°
Q.23 For what value of K does the following system have an infinite number of solutions?
x + 2Ky - 8 = 0
2x - y - 16 = 0
Ans 1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.24
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.25
Ans 1. 46
2. 21
3. 12
4. 42
Q.1 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the sentences in the correct
logical sequence to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
a. It regulates the operation of all body organs and protects the body and mind from becoming unbalanced as a result of
negative circumstances and unhealthy lifestyles.
b. It only requires frequent practice of the proper body motions and breathing techniques.
c. The physical benefits of yoga can be enjoyed for a lifetime without risk or injury.
d. It regulates the relationship between the body, the intellect, and the spirit.
Ans 1. d, a, b, c
2. c, b, d, a
3. b, a, c, d
4. a, b, c, d
2. amiable
3. obstinate
4. envious
Q.3 Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
Rahul won the extempore competition. He is lucky to be blessed with the gift of the gab.
Ans 1. An honest person
2. A big surprise
3. A lucky person
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Nina has not yet learned how to straighten up and fly right.
Ans 1. forget the wrongdoings of the others
Q.6 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Positive self-talk have a great affect on one’s self-worth.
Ans 1. has a great affect
Q.7 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
Deepak is studying B.tech. at IIT Delhi to become the engineer.
Ans 1. B.tech. at IIT Delhi
2. the engineer
3. to become
4. Deepak is studying
Q.8 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
He was given a reward for his contribution by the Governor.
Ans 1. For his contribution, he was rewarded by the governor.
2. Doubtful
3. Eager
4. Friendly
Q.10 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Dealing with things in a practical and sensible way
Ans 1. Pragmatic
2. Sceptic
3. Stoic
4. Cynic
2. suvereignty
3. sovereinity
4. soverenty
Q.12 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Foment
Ans 1. Proximity
2. Remoteness
3. Separation
4. Regulate
2. Atempt
3. Admit
4. Agree
Q.14 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words
Anything pertaining to cats
Ans 1. Bovine
2. Canine
3. Taurine
4. Feline
2. patient
3. drowsy
4. punctual
Q.16 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.
Sachin Tendulkar was an indispensable member of the Indian cricket team in his days.
Ans 1. Motivational
2. Essential
3. Optional
4. Functional
Q.17 The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment in which the article has been used
INCORRECTLY.
Master Sam / is a heaviest / boy in / grade twelve.
Ans 1. boy in
2. Master Sam
3. grade twelve.
4. is a heaviest
Q.18 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
We have to say little in this matter.
Ans 1. Little had to be said in this matter.
2. Removed
3. Vanished
4. Destroyed
2. Waterfall
3. Criticise
4. Arcade
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option, in the
questions that follow, to fill in each blank.
A dance which is created or choreographed and performed according (1)___________ the tenets of the Natya Shastra is called a
classical dance. The two broad (2)____________ of classical dancing are the tandava and the lasya. Power and force are typical of
the tandava; grace and delicacy of the lasya. Tandava is (3)_______________ with Shiva, and lasya with Parvati. Dance which is pure
movement is called nritta, and dance which is (4)_______________ in nature is called nritya. A dancer, in the classical tradition, has to
have years of training before he or she can begin to perform on the stage. The four main (5)_____________ of classical dancing in
India are : Bharat Natyam, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kathak .Bharat Natyam is the oldest and most popular dance-form of India.
SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Ans 1. to
2. for
3. of
4. with
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option, in the
questions that follow, to fill in each blank.
A dance which is created or choreographed and performed according (1)___________ the tenets of the Natya Shastra is called a
classical dance. The two broad (2)____________ of classical dancing are the tandava and the lasya. Power and force are typical of
the tandava; grace and delicacy of the lasya. Tandava is (3)_______________ with Shiva, and lasya with Parvati. Dance which is pure
movement is called nritta, and dance which is (4)_______________ in nature is called nritya. A dancer, in the classical tradition, has to
have years of training before he or she can begin to perform on the stage. The four main (5)_____________ of classical dancing in
India are : Bharat Natyam, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kathak .Bharat Natyam is the oldest and most popular dance-form of India.
SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Ans 1. criteria
2. options
3. display
4. aspects
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option, in the
questions that follow, to fill in each blank.
A dance which is created or choreographed and performed according (1)___________ the tenets of the Natya Shastra is called a
classical dance. The two broad (2)____________ of classical dancing are the tandava and the lasya. Power and force are typical of
the tandava; grace and delicacy of the lasya. Tandava is (3)_______________ with Shiva, and lasya with Parvati. Dance which is pure
movement is called nritta, and dance which is (4)_______________ in nature is called nritya. A dancer, in the classical tradition, has to
have years of training before he or she can begin to perform on the stage. The four main (5)_____________ of classical dancing in
India are : Bharat Natyam, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kathak .Bharat Natyam is the oldest and most popular dance-form of India.
SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Ans 1. renovate
2. informed
3. flourished
4. associated
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option, in the
questions that follow, to fill in each blank.
A dance which is created or choreographed and performed according (1)___________ the tenets of the Natya Shastra is called a
classical dance. The two broad (2)____________ of classical dancing are the tandava and the lasya. Power and force are typical of
the tandava; grace and delicacy of the lasya. Tandava is (3)_______________ with Shiva, and lasya with Parvati. Dance which is pure
movement is called nritta, and dance which is (4)_______________ in nature is called nritya. A dancer, in the classical tradition, has to
have years of training before he or she can begin to perform on the stage. The four main (5)_____________ of classical dancing in
India are : Bharat Natyam, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kathak .Bharat Natyam is the oldest and most popular dance-form of India.
SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Ans 1. vegetative
2. commodious
3. haphazard
4. interpretative
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option, in the
questions that follow, to fill in each blank.
A dance which is created or choreographed and performed according (1)___________ the tenets of the Natya Shastra is called a
classical dance. The two broad (2)____________ of classical dancing are the tandava and the lasya. Power and force are typical of
the tandava; grace and delicacy of the lasya. Tandava is (3)_______________ with Shiva, and lasya with Parvati. Dance which is pure
movement is called nritta, and dance which is (4)_______________ in nature is called nritya. A dancer, in the classical tradition, has to
have years of training before he or she can begin to perform on the stage. The four main (5)_____________ of classical dancing in
India are : Bharat Natyam, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kathak .Bharat Natyam is the oldest and most popular dance-form of India.
SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Ans 1. terminologies
2. schools
3. characters
4. functions