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SSC CGL Exam 2021 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 11 Apr, 2022 Shift 1) (English) (Set 2)
SSC CGL Exam 2021 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 11 Apr, 2022 Shift 1) (English) (Set 2) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25 questions
Section Test
1
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary 1. Petitionary 2. Petitioning 3. Petition 4. Petitioners 5. Petitioned
MCQ
Correct answer: 3, 1, 5, 4, 2
2
Six letters and symbols, H, h, I, @, % and s are written on the different faces of a dice Two positions of this dice are shown Select the letter or symbol that will be on the face opposite to the one having H
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
3
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 5, 18, 70, 278, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1110
4
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. BACTERIA : EXFWBUFX :: WOUNDS : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: ZLRQGV
5
If '@' means 'addition', '%' means 'multiplication', '$' means 'division' and '#' means 'subtraction', then find the value of the following expression. 29 @ 128 $ 16 % 7 # 22
MCQ
Correct answer: 63
6
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 237, 196, 155, 114, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 73
7
In a certain language, CHHAPAK is coded as DJKEUGR. How will MALANGA be coded in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: NCOESMH
8
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 223 : 350 :: 519 : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 736
9
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded rotation is NOT allowed)
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
10
The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures How would this paper look when unfolded
MCQ
Correct answer: 00 00
11
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 48 63 56 42 18 8 45 15 21 51 ? 8 14 9 17
MCQ
Correct answer: 21
12
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
13
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.
MCQ
Correct answer: GTQ
14
Mohit and Sudesh bought pens and notebooks from the same shop. Mohit bought 3 pens and 6 notebooks by paying an amount of ₹180. Sudesh bought 5 pens and 2 notebooks by paying an amount of ₹116. How much did Mohit spend on buying notebooks?
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹138
15
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. TSF, RPJ, PMN, NJR, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: LGV
16
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All flowers are beautiful. Vaidehi is beautiful. Conclusions: I. Vaidehi is a flower. II. Some beautiful are flowers.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows.
17
Saloni is the daughter of the only son of Kartik. Nirupama is the mother of Deepak. Yamini’s only son, Ankit, is married to Nirupama. Kartik is the paternal grandfather of Deepak. How is Kartik related to Ankit?
MCQ
Correct answer: Father
18
Gaur av exits from the backdoor of his north-facing house and walks 25 m straight, then he takes a left turn and walks 36 m, then he turns left and walks 47 m.He turns left again and walks 36 m How far and in which direction is he from his house now
MCQ
Correct answer: 22 m, North
19
Select the correct water image of the given combination of letters. DFNZSR
MCQ
Correct answer: DE
20
Select the set of classes the relationship among which is best illustrated by the following Ven n diagram
MCQ
Correct answer: Grandfathers, Fathers Males
21
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. _ Z _ C _ L Z _ C _ L _ X _ V L _ _ _ V
MCQ
Correct answer: L, X, V, X, V, Z, C, Z, X, C
22
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the signs and balance the given equation. 60 48 36 6 15 53
MCQ
Correct answer: +, ÷, ×, −, =
23
Amit, Gaurav, Hatim, Varun, Yukti and Zaid are sitting in a straight line, all facing the north. Gaurav is fourth to the left of Amit. Yukti is sitting at one corner. Hatim is fourth to the left of Yukti. Zaid is third to the right of Gaurav. Who is sitting at the second place to the left of Zaid?
MCQ
Correct answer: Hatim
24
In a certain code language, ‘CROWD’ is coded as 23415924 and ‘TRHICK’ is coded as 162491997. How will ‘FRUGAL’ be coded in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1512021921
25
In a certain code language, 6219 means ‘Sachin is a cricketer’ and 2646 means ‘He played from Mumbai’. Which of the following is the code for ‘Mumbai is very famous’?
MCQ
Correct answer: 6246
Section 2
General Awareness
25 questions
Section Test
26
The British East India Company captured Pondicherry (Puducherry) from the French in the year ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: 1761
27
Who among the following Rajput rulers defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191 AD?
MCQ
Correct answer: Prithviraj Chauhan
28
The allocation towards health and well-being was increased by ______ over the previous year in Union Budget 2021-22.
MCQ
Correct answer: 137%
29
Which of the following is also known as the ‘White Mountain’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dhaulagiri I
30
Pneumatophores are specialised ______ in hydrophytes.
MCQ
Correct answer: roots
31
Which of the following is an Indirect Tax in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Goods and Services Tax
32
Which of the following statements is/are correct? I.Only marketed goods are considered while estimating Gross Domestic Product (GDP). II. The work done by a woman at her home is outside the purview of Gross Domestic Product. III. In estimating GDP, only final goods and services are considered.
MCQ
Correct answer: I, II and III
33
______ was an important port city in ancient India.
MCQ
Correct answer: Tamralipti
34
With which of the following oceans would you associate the ‘Ring of Fire’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Pacific
35
Who among the following became the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand in March 2021?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tirath Singh Rawat
36
In which of the following states/union territories was an election NOT held during March- April 2021?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bihar
37
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Secret of the Veda’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sri Aurobindo
38
Which of the following teams won the Indian Super League 2020-21?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mumbai City FC
39
The theme for International Mother Earth Day, 2021 was ‘______’.
MCQ
Correct answer: Restore our Earth
40
Which of the following Amendments of the Constitution of India added a new fundamental duty under Article 51-A?
MCQ
Correct answer: Eighty-Sixth Amendment Act, 2002
41
At least ______ of the carbon dioxide fixation on earth is carried out by algae through photosynthesis.
MCQ
Correct answer: a half
42
A Ghatam is a ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: large, narrow-mouthed earthenware pot used as a percussion instrument
43
Tribes of the Nicobar Islands pay their respects to the departed soul of the head of the family during the ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: Ossuary Feast
44
Which of the following days is celebrated as ‘World Water Day’?
MCQ
Correct answer: 22 March
45
In which year was the ‘Lotteries Regulation Act’ passed?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1998
46
The numerical taxonomy of plants is based on which of the following?
MCQ
Correct answer: All observable characteristics
47
According to Ramsar Convention, which of the following is World Wetlands Day?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2nd February
48
The former Spanish footballer, Antonio Lopez Habas, was the coach at the Hero ISL 2020- 21 of which of the following football teams?
MCQ
Correct answer: ATK Mohun Bagan
49
On which day was the National Emblem of India adopted?
MCQ
Correct answer: 26th January 1950
50
______ is reducing the degree or intensity of, or eliminating, pollution.
MCQ
Correct answer: Abatement
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions
Section Test
51
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
52
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 5,000
53
The angle of elevation of the top of an unfinished tower at a point distant 78 m from its base is 3 oo How much higher must the tower be raised (in m) so that the angle of elevation of the top of the finished tower at the same point will be $60^\circ$
MCQ
Correct answer: 52 V 3
54
A motorboat whose speed is 2 o km h in still water takes 30 minutes more togo 24 km upstream than to cover the same distance downstream. If the speed of the boat in still water is increased by 2 km h then how much time will it take to go 39 km downstream and 30 km upstream
MCQ
Correct answer: 3 h 10 m
55
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 3 V 15 - 4
56
Find the greatest number 23 a 68 b, which is divisible by 3 but NOT divisible by 9.
MCQ
Correct answer: 239685
57
Some students only boys and girls from different schools appeared for an Olympiad exam.20%of the boys and 15% exam ' A total of 9 o students failed Find the number of students that appeared for the exam.
MCQ
Correct answer: 500
58
f(x+ 6 y) =8,andxy 2, where x > 0, what is the value of If 216 y 3)?
MCQ
Correct answer: 224
59
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
60
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: Enroll In lest book 307 375 Exams Trial @ for uper PASS
61
s in 23 cos 67 sec 52 s in 38 The value of cos 23 s in 67 co sec 52 cos 38 is: co sec 220 tan 2700
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
62
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 210
63
The following bar graph shows exports of cars of type A and B in millions from 2014 to 2018 325 300 Exports in millions 300 275 275 250 250 225 200 200 200 175 150 150 100 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Years What is the ratio of the total exports of cars of type A in 2014 and 2017 to the total exports of cars of type B in 2015 and 2016?
MCQ
Correct answer: 5:6
64
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 20,000
65
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
66
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: Enroll In lest book 307 375 Exams Trial @ for uper PASS
67
The given histogram represents the marks of students in Mathematics test of a certain class. The total number of students is 350 Study the graph and answer the question that follows 80 70 60 60 55 No of students 50 45 40 32 30 18 15 10 10 20 -40 40 - 60 60 -80 80-100 100-120 120-140 140-160160-180 180-200 Marks What is the ratio of the total number of students who scored 14 o marks and above to the total number of students who scored marks between 60 to 120
MCQ
Correct answer: 110:137
68
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 4,000
69
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
70
The number of cars passing the road near a colony from 6 am to 12 noon has been shown in the following histogram. What is the ratio of the number of cars passed between 6 am and 8 am to the number of cars passed between 9 am and I lam 130 115 105 Number of Cars 70 10 1112 Time of the day
MCQ
Correct answer: 5:6
71
An item costs 4 oo During a festival sale, a company offers a sale discount that offers x% off on its regular price along with a discount coupon of 1 o The price of the item after using both the sale discount and the discount coupon is 2 l 6 What is the value of x
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
72
Ifx+y+3 then find the value of x 0,t - 9 xy+9.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
73
AB is a diameter of a circle with centre O. A tangent is drawn at point A. C is a point on the circle such that BC produced meets the tangent at P.If ZAPC=$62^\circ$, then find the measure of the minor arc AC.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
74
Monthly expenditure of a family on different heads is shown in the following pie chart. The amount spent on Children Education, Transport and Rent is what percentage of the total earnings? Expenditure on different Heads Rent Mise 60 Expenses $75^\circ$ Saving Children 40 Education $70^\circ$ Transport $50^\circ$ Food 65*
MCQ
Correct answer: 50%
75
Find the value of the following expression: 372 56 7 5 2
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
Section 4
English Comprehension
25 questions
Section Test
76
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Be hard up
MCQ
Correct answer: Have very little money
77
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. It was / the very well-directed film / and we enjoyed it.
MCQ
Correct answer: the very well-directed film
78
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Every / curious child / want to / rip open a toy.
MCQ
Correct answer: want to
79
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Avert
MCQ
Correct answer: Prevent
80
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. He asked me when I had booked the flight tickets.
MCQ
Correct answer: He said to me, “When did you book the flight tickets?”
81
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. The authorities are assured the people that they will look into the matter.
MCQ
Correct answer: have assured
82
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain a grammatical error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. If the economy fails / this year it reflect badly / on the government.
MCQ
Correct answer: this year it reflect badly
83
The following sentence has been split into segments. One of them may contain an error. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. No one were / present when I / entered the hall.
MCQ
Correct answer: No one were
84
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The study of earthquakes
MCQ
Correct answer: Seismology
85
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The increasing concerns about climate change point to the need for enhanced efforts towards ______ sustained growth.
MCQ
Correct answer: achieving
86
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Tution
87
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Raze
MCQ
Correct answer: Build
88
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Retaliate
MCQ
Correct answer: react
89
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. To walk aimlessly
MCQ
Correct answer: Amble
90
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. She handles all tasks efficiently.
MCQ
Correct answer: All tasks are handled efficiently by her.
91
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Modest
MCQ
Correct answer: Conceited
92
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. In the same breath
MCQ
Correct answer: Say two contradictory things at the same time
93
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. ostentatious
MCQ
Correct answer: showy
94
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. All weapons were surrendered by them.
MCQ
Correct answer: They surrendered all weapons.
95
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required.’ A tigress has given birth to a cub in the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, taking the big cat population to 78.
MCQ
Correct answer: no substitution required
96
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.
MCQ
Correct answer: population
97
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2.
MCQ
Correct answer: illegal
98
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3.
MCQ
Correct answer: encroachment
99
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4.
MCQ
Correct answer: Moreover
100
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.
MCQ
Correct answer: conducive