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SSC CGL 2016
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Section 1
General Instructions
Section 2
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25 questions
Section Test
Q1
Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives:BIRD : AEROPLANE :: FISH : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: BOAT
Q2
Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives:DCBA : WXYS :: IJKL : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: RQPO
Q3
Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives:381 : 160 :: 478 : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 257
Q4
Find the odd word/letters/number from the given alternatives.
MCQ
Correct answer: Prestigious
Q5
Find the odd word/letters/number from the given alternatives.
MCQ
Correct answer: TPR
Q6
Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives.
MCQ
Correct answer: 3-5
Q7
Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary:1. Launch 2. Laugh 3. Lattice 4. Latent 5. Latitude
MCQ
Correct answer: 4,5,3,2,1
Q8
A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series:XFB, UGD, RIG, OLK, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: LPP
Q9
A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series:1, 2, 4, 7, ?, 16
MCQ
Correct answer: 11
Q10
A & B are a married couple. X and Y are brothers. X is the brother of A. How is Y related to B?
MCQ
Correct answer: Brother-in-law
Q11
A is shorter than B but taller than C. D is shorter than A but taller than C and E is shorter than B but taller than A. The shortest person is?
MCQ
Correct answer: C
Q12
From the given words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word:DISSERTATION
MCQ
Correct answer: DIRECTION
Q13
If A = 1, E = 5, then HEAR = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 32
Q14
If P denotes +, Q denotes -, R denotes $\div$ , and S denotes $\times$ , then:18 S 36 R 12 Q 6 P 7 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 55
Q15
If 98 - 39 - 27 = 31, and 87 - 38 - 34 = 20, then 79 - 25 - 12 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 51
Q16
Select the missing number from the given responses:7 14 44 12 96 24 ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 16
Q17
Rahul walks 30 metres towards south. Then turns to his right and starts walking straight till he completes another 30 metres. Then again turning to his left he walks for 20 metres. He then turns to his left and walks for 30 metres. How far is he from his initial position?
MCQ
Correct answer: 50 metres
Q18
Statements:All teachers are actors.Some actors are women.Conclusions:I. All teachers are women.II. Some women are teachers.III. Some women are actors.IV. All actors are teachers.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only III follows
Q19
How many triangles are there in the following figure PQRS?
MCQ
Correct answer: 28
Q20
Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among classes given below:Stationery items, Pencils, Potatoes
MCQ
Correct answer: One circle inside another, with a third completely separate
Q21
Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: Option 1
Q22
From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded.
MCQ
Correct answer: Option 1
Q23
A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.
MCQ
Correct answer: Option 1
Q24
If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: Option 1
Q25
Identify the set of number groups for the word 'LEND' using the provided matrices.
MCQ
Correct answer: 10, 31, 77, 99
Section 3
General Awareness
24 questions
Section Test
Q26
Intensive cultivation refers to:
MCQ
Correct answer: raising production by intensive use of existing land
Q27
Upon winning Wimbledon Women's Tennis Tournament 2016, Serena Williams equalled the record of 22 Grand Slam wins of:
MCQ
Correct answer: Steffi Graf
Q28
A universal donor has the blood group:
MCQ
Correct answer: O
Q29
Amir Khusro was a:
MCQ
Correct answer: poet
Q30
The members of the All India Services serve the:
MCQ
Correct answer: both the Union and State Governments
Q31
Which of the following is an emergency hormone in humans?
MCQ
Correct answer: Adrenalin
Q32
Which term is not associated with sound waves?
MCQ
Correct answer: Candela
Q33
In computer science, a data hazard occurs when:
MCQ
Correct answer: pipeline changes the order of read/write access to operands
Q34
During the period of which Governor General / Viceroy was the Indian Civil Service introduced?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cornwallis
Q35
Which of the following is the uppermost layer of the atmosphere?
MCQ
Correct answer: Exosphere
Q36
Children especially in western countries who receive very little sunshine suffer from:
MCQ
Correct answer: rickets
Q37
In water treatment plants, the use of chloramines ensures:
MCQ
Correct answer: disinfection
Q38
Super cooling stands for cooling of a liquid:
MCQ
Correct answer: below freezing point
Q39
Alcohol is more volatile than water because _______ is lower than water:
MCQ
Correct answer: its boiling point
Q40
Which of the following is used to protect objects in a computer system, in the absence of more complete protection schemes?
MCQ
Correct answer: passwords
Q41
Which one is not included in Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs)?
MCQ
Correct answer: BOI
Q42
Which method will be employed to test the hardness of water?
MCQ
Correct answer: Formation of lather with soap
Q43
Who is the first Indian Gold Medal Winner in individual category in Olympic games?
MCQ
Correct answer: Leander Paes
Q44
Which is the warmest layer of the atmosphere?
MCQ
Correct answer: Thermosphere
Q46
The Siachin Glacier's melting waters are the main source of which of the following rivers :
MCQ
Correct answer: Nubra
Q47
Thomas Cup is associated with which of the following sports?
MCQ
Correct answer: Badminton
Q48
The famous work 'Anandmath' was written by
MCQ
Correct answer: Sri Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Q49
Who introduced the term 'Hindu rate of growth'?
MCQ
Correct answer: Raj Krishna
Q50
The BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) has been set up for
MCQ
Correct answer: Funding infrastructure projects in emerging economics for sustainable development
Section 4
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions
Section Test
Q51
A can do a piece of work in 9 days while B can do it in 12 days. A and B together can do the work in
MCQ
Correct answer: $5\frac{1}{7}$ days
Q52
A retailer gets a discount of 40% on the printed price of an article. The retailer sells it at the printed price. His gain percent is
MCQ
Correct answer: $66\frac{2}{3}$
Q53
A mixture contains spirit and water in the ratio of 3: 2. If it contains 3 litres more spirit than water, the quantity of spirit in the mixture is
MCQ
Correct answer: 9 litres
Q54
If the cost price of 25 pens is equal to the selling price of 20 pens, then the profit percentage is
MCQ
Correct answer: 25%
Q55
A number is decreased by 10% and the resulting number is again decreased by 20%. What is the final percentage of decrease?
MCQ
Correct answer: 28%
Q56
The distance between two places A and B is 60 km. Two cars start at the same time from A and B, travelling at a speed of 35km/h and 25km/h, respectively. If the cars run in the same direction, then they will meet after (in hours)
MCQ
Correct answer: 6
Q57
Simple interest on a certain sum of money is Rs. 60 at 6% per annum simple interest in 5 years. The sum is
MCQ
Correct answer: Rs. 200
Q58
If x, y, and z are real numbers such that $(x-3)^{2}+(y-4)^{2}+(z-5)^{2}=0$ then (x+y+z) is equal to
MCQ
Correct answer: 12
Q59
If $2x+\frac{1}{3x}=5$ the value of $\frac{5x}{6x^{2}+20x+1}$ is
MCQ
Correct answer: $\frac{1}{7}$
Q60
The orthocentre of a triangle is the point where the
MCQ
Correct answer: altitudes meet
Q61
ABCD is a cyclic trapezium in which AD || BC. If $\angle ABC=70^{\circ},$ then $\angle BCD$ is
MCQ
Correct answer: $70^{\circ}$
Q62
If cos $27^{\circ}=x,$ the value of tan $63^{\circ}$ is
MCQ
Correct answer: $\frac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^{2}}}$
Q63
If $\frac{a^{2}}{b+c}=\frac{b^{2}}{c+a}=\frac{c^{2}}{a+b}=1$ then the value of $\frac{2}{1+a}+\frac{2}{1+b}+\frac{2}{1+c}$ is
MCQ
Correct answer: 2
Q64
The average marks of 100 candidates was 30. If the average marks of passed candidates is 35 and that of failed candidates is 10, then the number of candidates who passed the examination is
MCQ
Correct answer: 80
Q65
If $a+b=10$ and $ab=21$ then the value of $(a-b)^{2}$ is
MCQ
Correct answer: 16
Q66
If $(x-4)(x^{2}+4x+16)=x^{3}-P$ then P is equal to
MCQ
Correct answer: 64
Q67
G is the centroid of $\Delta ABC$ . If $AG=BC,$ then measure of $\angle BGC$ is
MCQ
Correct answer: $90^{\circ}$
Q68
AB is a diameter of a circle with centre O. P is a point on the circumference. If $\angle POA = 120^\circ$ , then $\angle PBO$ is
MCQ
Correct answer: $60^{\circ}$
Q69
If $cos^{2}x+cos^{4}x=1$ , then $\tan^{2}x+\tan^{4}x$ is
MCQ
Correct answer: 1
Q70
The angle of elevation of an aeroplane from a point on the ground is $45^{\circ}.$ After flying for 15 seconds, the elevation changes to $30^{\circ}.$ If the aeroplane is flying at a height of 2500 metres, then the speed of the aeroplane in km/hr. is
MCQ
Correct answer: $600(\sqrt{3}-1)$
Q71
Thousand solid metallic spheres of diameter 6 cm are melted and recast into a new solid sphere. The diameter of the new sphere (in cm) is
MCQ
Correct answer: 60
Q72
Based on the bar graph of food grains production: The sum of the production of food grains in the year 1982 and 1984 is equal to that in the year:
MCQ
Correct answer: 1981
Q73
The difference of the production of food grains for the year 1981 and 1985 is
MCQ
Correct answer: 5000 tonnes
Q74
The percentage increase in production from 1984 to 1985 was
MCQ
Correct answer: 100
Q75
Based on the mathematics marks histogram (out of 50): If the students have got the marks out of 50 and if A+ grade has been declared for above 90%, then the number of students who have got A+ grade is
MCQ
Correct answer: 10
Section 5
English Comprehension
25 questions
Section Test
Q76
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word: NONPLUSSED
MCQ
Correct answer: PUZZLED
Q77
Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word: VISIONARY
MCQ
Correct answer: REALIST
Q78
Choose the correctly spelt word from the options:
MCQ
Correct answer: Disorientation
Q79
Find out which part of the sentence has an error: "I will not (A) / stay here another minute (B) / if I can help it! (C) / No Error (D)"
MCQ
Correct answer: D
Q80
Find out which part of the sentence has an error: "Roger dressed (A) / in is best shirt, (B) / silver tie and black jacket (C) / No Error (D)"
MCQ
Correct answer: B
Q81
Find out which part of the sentence has an error: "She enquired from the stranger (A) / who was he and (B) / what he wanted from her. (C) / No Error (D)"
MCQ
Correct answer: B
Q82
Since last year his condition has been ______
MCQ
Correct answer: deteriorating
Q83
Most children remain ______ school between the ages of seven and ten.
MCQ
Correct answer: at
Q84
The doctor has been ______ to attend to an urgent case
MCQ
Correct answer: called
Q85
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase: To nip in the bud
MCQ
Correct answer: To stop something at the start
Q86
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase: To put a spoke in one's wheel
MCQ
Correct answer: To hinder
Q87
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase: To clip one's wings
MCQ
Correct answer: To deprive one of power
Q88
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences: An act of travelling from one place to another
MCQ
Correct answer: Journey
Q89
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences: The thing no longer in use
MCQ
Correct answer: Obsolete
Q90
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences: Misappropriation of money
MCQ
Correct answer: Embezzlement
Q91
Choose the correct alternative to improve the underlined part: "The Vice Chancellor congratulated him on his success in the examination"
MCQ
Correct answer: on his
Q92
Choose the correct alternative to improve the underlined part: "I am sorry but I will not believe the story you have told me"
MCQ
Correct answer: do not believe
Q93
Choose the correct alternative to improve the underlined part: "Due to the fall in real estate prices builders have stopped from constructing multi-storeyed office buildings"
MCQ
Correct answer: stopped constructing
Q94
Choose the correct alternative to improve the underlined part: "My brother would gladly given you his car if you had asked him."
MCQ
Correct answer: would have gladly given
Q95
Choose the correct alternative to improve the underlined part: "He was so dumb that he could not understand a single word of his speech... cut a sorry figure ..."
MCQ
Correct answer: cut a sorry figure
Q96
Read the passage on "Ants" carefully: Why are ants called the Earth's most successful species?
MCQ
Correct answer: Because they have been living on the earth for more than 100 million years and can be found almost anywhere on the planet.
Q97
Ants communicate by touching each other with their:
MCQ
Correct answer: antennae
Q98
What do Western Harvester ants do to hibernate during winter?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tunnels up to 15 feet straight down
Q99
What is the purpose of male ants?
MCQ
Correct answer: To mate with future queen ants
Q100
Which of the following is the final stage of development of ants?
MCQ
Correct answer: Adult