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SSC Selection Post 2024 (Graduate Level) Official Paper (Held On: 21 Jun, 2024 Shift 3) (English)
SSC Selection Post 2024 (Graduate Level) Official Paper (Held On: 21 Jun, 2024 Shift 3) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
23 questions
Section Test
1
In a certain code language, A + B means ‘A is the mother of B’ A – B means ‘A is the brother of B’ A × B means ‘A is the wife of B’ A # B means ‘A is the father of B’ Based on the above, how is W related to P if ‘W × V # T – R + S × P’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Wife’s mother’s mother
2
In a certain code language, ‘ASK’ is written as ‘100’, and ‘BAG’ is written as ‘142’. How will ‘DIE’ be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 126
3
Identify the figure which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
4
Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 152 + 8 × 16 ÷ 9 – 4 = 309
MCQ
Correct answer: ÷ and +
5
In a certain code language, some statements are coded as given. 1. “Economy growth level down” is coded as “77 42 11 36”. 2. “Slow percentage rate range” is coded as “55 91 23 82”. 3. “Economy growth rate index range” is coded as “77 64 91 11 82”. 4. “Economy range level down” is coded as “36 11 42 82”. What is the code for “55 11 77 23 91”?
MCQ
Correct answer: Slow economy growth percentage rate
6
Select the option that is related to the fifth letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster and the fourth letter cluster is related to the third letter cluster. FOREIGN: ROFNGIE :: PRODUCT : ORPTCUD :: BENEFIT : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: NEBTIFE
7
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) Odisha : Odia :: Kerala : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Malayalam
8
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks of the given series will complete the letter series. A _ _ O U A E I _ _ A _ I _ U A E _ O _
MCQ
Correct answer: E I O U E O I U
9
In a certain code language, ‘how are you’ is coded as ‘df yt ui’ and ‘trees are tall’ is coded as ‘ui hk op’. How will ‘are’ be coded in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: ui
10
Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed). (X)
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
11
9 is related to 16 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 25 is related to 36. To which of the following is 81 related using the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: 100
12
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) Clown : Circus :: Doctor : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Hospital
13
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.
MCQ
Correct answer: HOIET
14
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Seed 2. Tree 3. Furniture 4. Wood 5. Plant
MCQ
Correct answer: 1, 5, 2, 4, 3
15
In a certain code language, ‘REO’ is coded as ‘22919’ and ‘BVL’ is coded as ‘62616’. How will ‘DUX’ be coded in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 82528
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 Sahara : Libya :: Gobi : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: China
17
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 24.9, 23.6, 21, 17.1, ?, 5.4
MCQ
Correct answer: 11.9
18
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 eggs are oats. All oats are buckets. All buckets are plastics. Conclusions: (I) All buckets are eggs. (II) Some plastics are oats. (III) All plastics are buckets.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows
19
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series, will complete the series. _yz_zx_xyx_z_zxzx_
MCQ
Correct answer: xyzyyy
20
In a certain code language, ‘i like apple’ is coded as ‘rt gf po’ and ‘you like orange’ is coded as ‘po bv sd’. How will ‘like’ be coded in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: po
21
In a certain code language, ‘RUB’ is written as ‘22118’, and ‘SOW’ is written as ‘231519’. How will ‘WHY’ be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 25823
22
Six numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are written on different faces of a dice. Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Select the number on the face opposite to the one having 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
23
In a certain code language, ‘A + B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’, ‘A − B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’, ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’, ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’. Based on the above information, how is R related to P if ‘P + Q ÷ R × S − T ÷ U’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Son’s daughter
Section 2
General Awareness
25 questions
Section Test
24
Three statements are given, followed by Two conclusions numbered I and II. 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: Some fractions are marts. No mart is a stud. All studs are frogs. Conclusions: I. Some fractions are definitely not studs. II. Some fractions are definitely not marts.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion I follows
25
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Language 2. Landlord 3. Laugh 4. Landing 5. Latter
MCQ
Correct answer: 4, 2, 1, 5, 3
26
In which year did Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan assume office as the first Vice- President of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1952
27
The Indian Government scheme, STARS (Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for states) project has signed in agreement with ____________ on 28 January 2021.
MCQ
Correct answer: World Bank
28
Select the INCORRECT statement about Agar.
MCQ
Correct answer: It is used as nutrient and source of fat of bacterial culture.
29
An argon positive ion fired towards east gets deflected towards south by a magnetic field. The direction of magnetic field is:
MCQ
Correct answer: upward
30
According to the Human Development Index 2021, which neighbouring countries from the following ranked behind India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Afghanistan
31
Tertiary coals occur in which of the following states in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Meghalaya
32
How many components of population change are there which are core to the domain of population studies?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
33
In the context of movement of cells, exocytosis is the process by which:
MCQ
Correct answer: cells move waste materials from within the cell into the extracellular fluid
34
Bharatanatyam of Tamil Nadu has grown out of the art of dancers dedicated to temples, and was earlier known:
MCQ
Correct answer: Sadir
35
Who among the following was awarded the Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Lifetime Achievement Award, 2014?
MCQ
Correct answer: Prabha Atre
36
Who among the following is conferred upon Padma Shri 2021 for his/her contribution to Panthi folk dance?
MCQ
Correct answer: Radhe Shyam Barle
37
As of July 2023, who is the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi?
MCQ
Correct answer: Vinai Kumar Saxena
38
Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of how many years?
MCQ
Correct answer: 6 years
39
The result of which of the following movements/satyagrahas was the abolishment of the Tinkathia System under which the farmers were asked to cultivate indigo in 3/20th of their holdings?
MCQ
Correct answer: Champaran Satyagraha
40
‘Letters from a Father to his Daughter’ was authored by whom among the following freedom fighters?
MCQ
Correct answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
41
The objective of NIP is to provide equitable access to infrastructure for public, thereby making growth more inclusive. What is the full form of NIP?
MCQ
Correct answer: National Infrastructure Pipeline
42
The north-west region of India receives rainfall in winter due to:
MCQ
Correct answer: western disturbances
43
When was the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha?
MCQ
Correct answer: 29 March 2023
44
Who among the following is the author of the novel 'Ret Samadhi'?
MCQ
Correct answer: Geetanjali Shree
45
Which of the following days is celebrated as International Non-Violence Day?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2nd October
46
The Dr. B. C. Roy Trophy is an Indian football tournament for:
MCQ
Correct answer: under-19 players
47
Directive Principles of State Policy strive to make India ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: a welfare state
48
Which of the following kings of Tuluva dynasty assumed the title of ‘Yavanarajya Sthapanacharya’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Krishnadevaraya
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
24 questions
Section Test
49
Which of the following kings took the title of ‘Dakshinapatheshvara’ (lord of the south) after defeating Harshvardhan?
MCQ
Correct answer: Pulakeshin II
50
Consider the following statements regarding Kailashnath Temple, Ellora. 1. It is built completely in the Dravidian style. 2. Its main deity is Lord Shiva. 3. This temple was carved out of a portion of a hill. 4. It was built during the Chola phase at Ellora. Which of the given statements is correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: Only 1, 2 and 3
51
The pie chart given below shows the number of students enrolled in class VI to class X of a school. If 1250 students are enrolled in VI to X, then find the sum of students enrolled in class VIII and IX.
MCQ
Correct answer: 575
52
A shopkeeper sells goods at 82% loss on cost price but uses 28% less weight. What is his percentage profit or loss?
MCQ
Correct answer: 75% loss
53
A man sells a cow for Rs.22,000 and gains 10%. At what price should he sell the same cow, in order to gain 14%?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rs.22,800
54
Aman and Rajan are working at a construction site. In some engineering experiment, Aman is constructing a wall, while Rajan is demolishing that wall. Aman can completely build the wall in 15 days, while Rajan will take 20 days to completely demolish the wall. In how many days will the complete wall be built for the first time if they work on alternate days, with Aman working on the 1st day?
MCQ
Correct answer: 113
55
The dimensions of a pond are 20 m, 14 m and 6 m. Find the capacity of the pond.
MCQ
Correct answer: 1680 m3
56
The following pie charts show the data of the number of appeared and passed students of class 12 in sections A B C Dan dE Appeared students 1800 Passed students 800 E,58 A,42 10% 20% B,50 15% D,110* 25% 30% C,$100^\circ$ ABCDE IABICDE What is the percentage of students who appeared for the exam in section E correct to one decimal place)?
MCQ
Correct answer: 16.1%
57
The expression sin2 θ + cos2 θ - 1 = 0 is satisfied by how many values of θ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Infinitely many values
58
A fruit seller has 10 kg of apples and 5 kg of grapes. The price of 1 kg of apples is ₹94.50 and that of grapes is ₹105. He sold all the fruits with him. What is the average amount (in ₹) received by the fruit seller?
MCQ
Correct answer: 98
59
Ram gives a six-digit number 468312 to Shyam to check the divisibility. Shyam tells Ram that the number is divisible by 57. Shyam asks Ram, “If we rearrange the digits of this number in descending order, then by which number will it be always divisible?”
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
60
The pie chart given below shows the monthly expenditure of a family (in rupees) on various items.If the total earning is ₹70,560, then find the difference between the amount spent on Education and Rent.
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹7,056
61
During 2021, the population of a city increased by 8% and in 2022, it increased by 10%. At the end of 2022, its population was 47520. The population of the city at the end of 2021 was:
MCQ
Correct answer: 43200
62
The university has 750 faculty (male and female only) out of which the females are 60%. The average height of females is 162 cm and that of males is 168 cm. What is the average height of the faculty (in cm) of the university?
MCQ
Correct answer: 164.4
63
Which of the following schemes will yield minimum discount? 1) 2 successive discounts of 5% and 5% 2) Single discount of 10% 3) 2 successive discounts of 8% and 2%
MCQ
Correct answer: Scheme 1 only
64
If x + y = 10 and xy = 12, find the value of x2 - xy + y2.
MCQ
Correct answer: 64
65
Simplify the following expression: (8.25)33 × (8.25)2×0.25 + 24.75 × (0.25)2 (0.25)3 4×4×4
MCQ
Correct answer: 8
66
Find the ratio between the fourth proportional of 42, 56, 63 and the fourth proportional of 189, 273, and 153.
MCQ
Correct answer: 84 : 221
67
While travelling from A to B, Raghav travels a quarter of the distance at 10 km/h, the next quarter of the distance at 15 km/h, the third quarter of the distance at 20 km/h, and the final quarter of the distance at 30 km/h. While travelling on exactly the same route, Manish travels for a quarter of the total time taken for his journey at 10 km/h, the next quarter of the total time taken for his journey at 15 km/h, the third quarter of the total time taken for his journey at 20 km/h, and the final quarter of the total time taken for his journey at 30 km/h. If the overall average speed of Raghav during his journey is given as y km/h, and that of Manish is given as z km/h, find the value of (z – y).
MCQ
Correct answer: 75
68
If the angles of a triangle are in the ratio of 9∶11∶16, then the difference between the greatest angle and the smallest angle is:
MCQ
Correct answer: $35^\circ$
69
In a school, an exam was held for 80 marks in which 32 was the passing marks. Who among the following scored the minimum marks? Note: Round off upto one decimal only.
MCQ
Correct answer: D, who got 12 of the total marks 19
70
In ∆ABC and ∆PQR, AB = 7 m, BC = 8 m, AC = 9 m, PQ = 7 m, QR = 8 m and PR = 9 m. Which of the following is true for these triangles?
MCQ
Correct answer: ∆ABC ≅ ∆PQR
71
The five-digit number 725yz is divisible by 15. What is the maximum possible value of the product of y and z?
MCQ
Correct answer: 40
72
Manish invested a certain sum of money at 10% per annum simple interest. If he receives an interest of ₹72780 after 1 year, the sum (in ₹) he invested is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 727800
Section 4
English Comprehension
28 questions
Section Test
73
Find the value of (sin $75^\circ$ + sin $15^\circ$).
MCQ
Correct answer: V 6
74
an arts background The rest are either illiterate or with a commerce background The number of illiterate is 3 oo which is of the commerce background
MCQ
Correct answer: 1100
75
Simplify the given expression (2.3)3 + (15.9)3 + (3.7)3 3 × 2.3 × 15.9 × 3.7 (2.3)2 + (15.9)2 + (3.7)2 2.3 × 15.9 15.9 × 3.7 3.7 × 2.3
MCQ
Correct answer: 21.9
76
Select the option that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the following sentence meaningfully. You all need to (get into) the books prescribed in your syllabus.
MCQ
Correct answer: go through
77
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. She faced a session of abuse after insisting that she was too beautiful to be liked.
MCQ
Correct answer: tirade of abuse
78
A word in the following sentence is INCORRECTLY spelt. Select that word from the given options. Life requires great sacrifices and an understanding of the duoality of the universe; this makes us happier.
MCQ
Correct answer: duoality
79
Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Ramu said that the dog had died in the evening.
MCQ
Correct answer: Ramu said, “The dog died in the evening.”
80
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word Resign
MCQ
Correct answer: Surrender
81
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. The Prime Minister and a President are visiting the town day to see the preparations of International Seminar.
MCQ
Correct answer: a President are visiting
82
Select the option that correctly rectifies the underlined spelling error. She was desperate to find her lost cat and searched the neverhood for hours.
MCQ
Correct answer: neighbourhood
83
Select the option that correctly describes the use of the word ‘walking’ in the following sentence. Walking is good for health.
MCQ
Correct answer: Walking is the present participle form of the verb functioning as a gerund.
84
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. Everybody was surprised to see that he fell flat even after arduous efforts.
MCQ
Correct answer: Fail to win applause
85
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Should he be examined by the doctor?
MCQ
Correct answer: Should the doctor examine him?
86
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A speech in a play that the character speaks to himself or herself or to the people watching rather than to the other characters
MCQ
Correct answer: Soliloquy
87
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Generosity
MCQ
Correct answer: Selfishness
88
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. His son thought, “If my father keeps grieving like this, the crops will die.”
MCQ
Correct answer: His son thought that if his father kept grieving like that, the crops would die.
89
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The manager finally acceded to his request.
MCQ
Correct answer: Refused
90
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Mr. Deshmukh will be met by them at the site office.
MCQ
Correct answer: They will meet Mr. Deshmukh at the site office.
91
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I found it __________ that some people hate rivers.
MCQ
Correct answer: peculiar
92
What are the two words highlighted in the passage that describe the vital role of rivers in the development of the agriculture sector?
MCQ
Correct answer: Watering and fertile
93
Why are the rivers called natural highways?
MCQ
Correct answer: Because they link the towns and villages
94
What are the characteristics of rivers in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Watering, navigable, sacred, huge, and small
95
Select the most appropriate word from the passage to fill in the blank. Why do Indians hold their rivers ________?
MCQ
Correct answer: sacred
96
Select a suitable title for the given passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: Pursuing Dreams Against Odds
97
What is the most appropriate connection to real-life situations?
MCQ
Correct answer: Hard work pays off
98
Which rank did Sheena secure in the joint medical entrance test?
MCQ
Correct answer: 3rd all India ranking
99
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the bracketed word segment. Sheena’s father decided to support her aspirations by selling his (ancestral property).
MCQ
Correct answer: property inherited from family
100
What is the message one gets from this story?
MCQ
Correct answer: If you work hard and follow your dream, you will get success.