SSC CGL Exam 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 13 Sept, 2024 Shift 3) (English)

SSC CGL Exam 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 13 Sept, 2024 Shift 3) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.

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Section 1

General Intelligence and Reasoning

25 questions Section Test

Each of the letters in the word ‘REDUCTION’ are arranged in the English alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical order between the letter which is the third from the left end and the fourth from the left end in the group of letters thus formed?

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In a certain code language, 'A ? B' means ‘A is the mother of B’, 'A ! B' means ‘A is the wife of B’, 'A & B' means ‘A is the brother of B’ and 'A x B' means ‘A is the father of B’. Which of the following means that Z is the wife's father's mother of L?

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Six letters B, F, D, X, N and A 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 D.

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The following contains two pairs of words which are related to each other in a certain way. Three of the following four word- pairs are alike as these have the same relationship and thus form a group. Which word-pair does NOT belong to that group? (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be grouped based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

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Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

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Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? BHVC, ZLTG, XPRK, ? , TXNS

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Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following series were to be continued?

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Two sets of numbers are given below. In each set of numbers, certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number result(s) in the second number. Similarly, certain mathematical operation(s) on the second number result(s) in the third number and so on. Which of the given options follows the same set of operations as in the given sets? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) 9 – 27 – 31 – 36; 10 – 30 – 34 – 39

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How many squares are there in the figure shown below?

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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.) 63 : 441 51 : 357

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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) Kaziranga : Rhinoceros

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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) Magician : Magic :: Dancer : ?

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

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Six letters G, H, I, J, K and L are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figure below. Find the letter on the face opposite to G.

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Smart Brave 73 63 23 13 14 53 Women

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Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series?

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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? 27 − 6 + 4 × 8 ÷ 6 = ?

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13 is related to 117 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 23 is related to 207. To which of the following is 51 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)

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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? 2864 × 4 – 168 ÷ 2 + 69 = ?

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Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 22, 23, 27, 54, 70, 195, ?

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In a certain code language, ‘VAT’ is coded as ‘43’ and ‘AWW’ is coded as ‘47’. How will ‘ZHU’ be coded in that language?

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Three of the following four options are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that group? (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/subtracting/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.)

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Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.

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In a certain code language, 'ESTATE' is written as '80', 'FAMOUS' is written as '85', how will 'FOREST' be written in that language?

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Section 2

General Awareness

25 questions Section Test

Which of the following is NOT a component of a flower?

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Where was the Hindu College established in the year 1791?

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Where is the Gulf of Mannar located?

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Who among the following won a Gold Medal at the 2021 World Cadet Wrestling Championship held in Budapest, Hungary?

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Sangeet Kala Acharya Award is given by which organisation every year since 1993?

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Which of the following is an example of a non-tax revenue source for the government?

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Sangeet Natak Akademy Awardee Sulochana Chavan was a famous ________ singer.

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Which of the following plants is used to cure cold and cough?

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Which is the colloquial term to describe the occurrence of pre-monsoon rains in India especially in parts of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?

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The name ‘Piyadassi’ is associated with whom among the following Mauryan kings?

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The festival of ‘Rath Yatra’ of Puri in Odisha is dedicated to which deity?

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How many members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha?

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Which of the following is NOT the socio-economic objective of Industrial Policy Statement 1980?

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In which of the following years will India host the World Badminton Championship?

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Grignard reagent is represented as:

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Which of the following crops is NOT grown during the Zaid season in India?

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Who was the player of the match in the semi-final of the T20 Women's World Cup 2023 played between India and Australia?

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As per article 123, the ordinance making power is the most important legislative power of ____________.

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In which year was the Gandhi-Irwin Pact signed?

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Which of the following schemes was launched for the welfare of the unorganised sector workers and labourers on 26 August 2021?

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What is the SI unit of current?

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Name a common electrolyte disorder that occurs when the amount of sodium in your blood becomes abnormally low.

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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar described Directive Principles of State Policy as __________of the Indian constitution.

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Tera Tali folk dance is primarily associated with which of the following states?

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Who among the following was the Vakil under the reign of Mughal Emperor, Akbar, who received the title of Khan-i-Khanan?

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Section 3

Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions Section Test

A boatman rows to a place 30 km distant and back in 14 hours. He finds that he can row 10 km with the stream at the same time as 4 km against the stream. Find the speed (in km/h) of the stream.

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Two circles centred atP and Q intersect at two points C and D AB is tangent to the two circles at A and B If Z ADB 68 o then ZAC B

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Find the remainder: (1713 − 21) ÷ 18

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Simplify the following. 16 ÷ 2− 7 × 15 ÷ 3 + 5 × 5 + 4 × 3 − 10

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[Image / Diagram based question]

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If the curved surface area of a cylinder is 880 cm2 , then the product of its height and radius is:

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The angle turned by minutes hand in 25 minutes in a clock is:

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A class of 30 students appeared in a test. The average score of 12 students is 62, and that of the rest is 72. What is the average score of the class?

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[Image / Diagram based question]

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Two pipes P and Q can fill a tank in 36 minutes and 45 minutes, respectively. If both pipes are opened together, the time taken to fill the tank is:

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The table shows the percentage distribution of the population only male and female according to Gender and Literacy State Percentage literate Gender Literate I literate M:F M:F 55 5:6 4:5 72 1:1 3:2 78 4:3 3:2 If the literate male population of state A is 5,oo,ooo, then the total population of the state is:

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Study the given table and answer the question. The table displays the number of cars produced (in lakhs) by six different brands between 2018 and 2023. Brand 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 A 36 40 42 45 47 42 B 23 37 28 32 34 26 C 45 47 51 54 56 48 D 35 37 42 32 36 28 E 57 56 52 38 48 42 F 43 45 56 41 52 40 Which brand production is the highest, and in which year?

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A manufacturer announces a trade discount of 30% on his products for his dealers. One of the dealers purchased 6 smart phones manufactured by the company at the rate of Rs.25,000 each. What is the amount of trade discount?

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Find the mean proportional of 12.96 and 0.16.

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The perimeters of two similar triangles ΔRST and ΔABC are 26 cm and 39 cm, respectively. If AB = 24 cm, then RS is ___.

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In the following sets, which set represents the angles of a triangle?

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Simplify the following expression. (g - h)2 - (g +h)2 + 4 gh

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The following table shows the percentage population of four states below poverty line, and the male to female ratios both above and below the poverty line State Percentage of Ratio of male to female population below poverty line Below poverty line Above poverty line Male Female Male: Female 13 1:2 1:4 19 2:5 3:5 3: 4 2:9 15 1:6 7:4 If the population of states Qand S is 14,7 oo each, then what is the total number of males below poverty line in these states?

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A sum of ₹10,000 is taken as a loan by Rajesh at a rate of 15% p.a. simple interest for 2 years. But Rajesh could not repay it at the agreed time and asked for an extension of two more years. So, the lender included the interest amount for the period as principal for the next two years at the same rate of interest. The total amount paid by Rajesh at the end of 4 years is:

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The area of a sector of a circle of radius 12 cm, formed by an arc of length 7 cm is:

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Kalyan spends 80% of his income. His income increases by 15% and his expenditure also increases by 5%. The percentage of increase in his savings is:

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A dishonest fruit-seller sells fruits at 20% profit but he uses 950 gm weight in place of 1 kg. What is the profit per cent?

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Simplify 1.5 X 1.5 + 2.5 X 2.5 + 3.5 X 3.5+2 X 1.5 X 2.5 +2 X 2.5 X 3.5 +2 X 1.5 X 3.5 1.5 + 2.5 + 3.5

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co sec A co sec A secA secA -1 The value of, when A= $60^\circ$is: co sec A - 1 co sec A + secA + 1

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2 biscuits and 1 chocolate cost ₹69. 2 chocolates and 3 cups of coffee cost ₹127. 3 biscuits, 4 chocolates and 2 cups of coffee cost ₹229. Find the total cost (in ₹) of 5 biscuits, 5 chocolates and 5 cups of coffee.

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Section 4

English Comprehension

25 questions Section Test

Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the given sentence. The war was followed by a long period of prosperity.

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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase. An important person who represents his/her country in a foreign country

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Martha made pancakes yesterday.

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In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. Rearrange all the segments to form a coherent statement. O: also benefit from knowing P: there are several reasons Q: why even parents would R: more about how and why S: children do the things that they do

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Radhika stood by Monica’s side through thick and thin.

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Give one word substitution for : A person who is unsure about God’s existence

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. His approach was filled with such perseverance that it was difficult to overlook his merit.

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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined part in the following sentence. Everyone called the reporter a daredevil after he came back safely from the war zone.

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Parts of the given sentence have been underlined. Identify the part that has an error. Select 'No error' if there is no error. Although the team had trained diligently for months, they had still overwhelmed by the opponent's unexpected tactics.

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. If someone babbles, it means that they talk in a confused or excited way.

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the blank. Akash went to ______ his school uniform. [sell]

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Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word segment in the given sentence. Carnatic music is usually performed by a small troupe of actors, consisting of a principal performer, a melodic accompaniment, and a rhythm accompaniment.

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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who speaks less in a forum.

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Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence and forms a meaningful sentence. In November, Lakshman fell (P) / with fever (Q) / seriously ill (R) and pneumonia (S).

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In the following sentence, four words are underlined out of which one word is misspelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word. I felt absolutely (A) fit at the summit. My mind was absolutely clear.(B) I didn’t feel tired, I felt exhelarated. (C)It was a very clear sensation.(D)

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The following sentence has been divided into five segments. The first segment has no error. Select the option that has the segment with the grammatical error. Due to the pandemic, / the prices of / medicines increased / every day since / last December.

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. I will be gifted a fancy doll by them the next day.

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Select the most appropriate option that can rectify the incorrectly spelt word in the following sentence. The government has ordered for the maintainance of the roads.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word. Illiterate

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Affirmative

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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