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SSC Selection Post 2024 (Higher Secondary Level) Official Paper (Held On: 25 Jun, 2024 Shift 2) (English)
SSC Selection Post 2024 (Higher Secondary Level) Official Paper (Held On: 25 Jun, 2024 Shift 2) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
24 questions
Section Test
1
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. F_LT_R_IL_ERFI_ _E_ _ILT_R
MCQ
Correct answer: IEFTLTRFE
2
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘−’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘+’ and ‘÷’ means ‘−’? (18 + 10 × 20) − 8 ÷ 6 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 19
3
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
4
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. NEAREST : PICVGWV :: OFFICER : QJHMEIT :: SERVICE : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: UITZKGG
5
In a certain code language, ‘A + B’ means ‘A is the father of B’, ‘A – B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’, ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’, ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’. Based on the above, how is K related to R if ‘L + K ÷ D × P − R’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mother’s sister
6
In a certain code language, ‘A + B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’; ‘A – B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’; ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the father of B’ and ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’. Based on the above, how is E related to I if ‘E ÷ F + G × H − I’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mother’s brother
7
In a certain code language, ‘GHOST’ is coded as 74 and ‘TRIBAL’ is coded as 68. How will ‘HORN’ be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 59
8
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at line MN as shown below.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
9
The numbers in each set are related to each other in a certain way. (3, 6, 81), (2, 2, 16), (4, 5, ?) Based on the relationship among the numbers in the first two sets, select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the third set.
MCQ
Correct answer: 81
10
Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. _ V _ D _ B _ _ B D _ _
MCQ
Correct answer: DBVDVVB
11
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. PLEASED: ELPADES : : HOWEVER : WOHEREV : : IMAGINE : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: AMIGENI
12
Select the option that indicates the correct arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary. 1- Deflection 2- Degrade 3- Degeneration 4- Degree 5- Deformation
MCQ
Correct answer: 1, 5, 3, 2, 4
13
In a certain code language, ‘ROVE’ is written as ‘JMFW’ and ‘ROSE’ is written as ‘JMIW’. How will ‘RUIN’ be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: JGSN
14
In this question, 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 follows/follow from the statements. Statements: All apples are fruits. Some apples are raw. No fruit is a vegetable. Conclusions: I. Some vegetables are raw. II. No apple is a vegetable.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows.
15
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 127
16
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Globetrotter 2. Globalize 3. Globule 4. Global 5. Globe
MCQ
Correct answer: 4, 2, 5, 1, 3
17
In a certain code language, ‘A + B’ means ‘A is the husband of B ‘A – B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’ ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the father of B’ ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the son of B’ Based on the above, how is E related to C if ‘E ÷ F × D − C’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Brother
18
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Nail 2. Elbow 3. Finger 4. Shoulder 5. Wrist
MCQ
Correct answer: 1, 3, 5, 2, 4
19
In a certain code language, ‘PARADOX’ is written as ‘IXGXUJA’ and ‘WIPES’ is written as ‘BPITF’. How will ‘PARALLEL’ be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: IXGXMMTM
20
In a certain code language, ‘GROSS’ is written as ‘4’ and ‘MOIST’ is written as ‘8’. How will ‘ZEBRA’ be written in the same code language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 6
21
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) Pilot : Airplane :: Captain : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ship
22
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 buildings are houses. Some houses are palaces. No palace is a mansion. Conclusions: I. Some buildings are palaces. II. Some mansions being not houses is a possibility. III. No building is a palace.
MCQ
Correct answer: Conclusion II and either conclusion I or conclusion III follows
23
Six numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the following figure. Find the number on the face opposite to 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
24
In this question, 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 follows/follow from the statements. Statements: I. No map is a plan. II. All globes are plans. III. All atlases are plans. Conclusions: I. No atlas is a map. II. Some globes are atlases.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion I follows
Section 2
General Awareness
23 questions
Section Test
25
Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded as its part (Rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
26
Gupta emperor Chandragupta I was the first ruler to adopt which of the following titles?
MCQ
Correct answer: Maharajadhiraja
27
‘My Country, My Life’ is an autobiographical text of which of the following Indian politicians?
MCQ
Correct answer: Lal Krishna Advani
28
In August 2021, the third phase of Mission Shakti 3.0 was launched by the Indian state of _________ to empower women and make them self-reliant.
MCQ
Correct answer: Uttar Pradesh
29
The Governor’s emoluments are decided by the:
MCQ
Correct answer: Parliament
30
Which trek in Bhutan is considered to be the crown jewel of Bhutanese trekking?
MCQ
Correct answer: Snowman Trek
31
Republic Day in India is celebrated to commemorate:
MCQ
Correct answer: the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect.
32
In the reference of the Delhi Sultanate, what was the ‘Group of Forty’?
MCQ
Correct answer: They were mostly powerful Turkish slaves of Iltutmish, who took power in the interregnum following Sultana Raziyya’s killing.
33
Under the ‘Mukhyamantri Awasiya Bhu Adhikar Yojana’ launched by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, plots worth about ________ crore were distributed to 10,918 families of Tikamgarh district.
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹129
34
Who among the following sportspersons is credited with the autobiography ‘Undisputed Truth’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mike Tyson
35
The Government of India initiative ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate 75th Independence Day, commenced in which year?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2021
36
Which of the following types of unemployment arises from a mismatch between the jobs available in the market and the skills of the available workers in the market?
MCQ
Correct answer: Structural
37
The Keoladeo National Park is located in the state of _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: Rajasthan
38
On 12th of March 1930, Gandhiji with his 72 followers began a march from _______ up to Dandi coast.
MCQ
Correct answer: Sabarmati Ashram
39
In 1955, who published a comprehensive study of small particle constituents of the cytoplasm' (ribosomes) and correctly estimated their physiological importance?
MCQ
Correct answer: George E Palade
40
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution are related to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Article 148-151
41
Which of the following forts was built by Raja Rai Singh in 1588?
MCQ
Correct answer: Junagarh Fort
42
The famous musician Aban Mistry is associated with which instrument?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tabla
43
Pakyong airport is located in ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Sikkim
44
The 11th Fundamental Duty was added by which Amendment?
MCQ
Correct answer: 86th Amendment 2002
45
The dry cell is made up of an outer __________ container that acts as the anode.
MCQ
Correct answer: zinc
46
Which of the following is NOT correct about the Prime Minister of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: He and his ministers are collectively responsible to the Upper House of the Parliament.
47
In May 2023, Ravneet Kaur was in the news due to her appointment as the ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Chairperson of Competition Commission of India
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
27 questions
Section Test
48
Which of the following is an example of a vertebrate?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mammals
49
Who among the following is NOT associated with the Rahnumai Mazdayasnan Sabha?
MCQ
Correct answer: Syed Ahmed Khan
50
The highly viscous, mechanically-weak and ductile region of Earth's upper mantle is called:
MCQ
Correct answer: asthenosphere
51
John buys 20 kg of wheat at ₹30 per kg and 30 kg of wheat at ₹50 per kg. Find his average price.
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹42 per kg
52
The table below shows the production of different types of caps in thousands in different years 2008 2009 2010 2011 Type of Cap Year 2012 576 896 287 896 884 560 753 473 560 637 576 586 637 753 678 778 780 560 780 678 In which year was the production in thousands of Cap Q equal to that of C apR
MCQ
Correct answer: 2012
53
Evaluate the following 5 cos 120 4 sec 30 tan 135 s in 230 cos 230
MCQ
Correct answer: 67
54
The salary of an employee is increased by 10% and then the increased salary is reduced by 10%. The percentage loss in the salary of the employee is:
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
55
Pass percentage of an examination is 35%. If a student who got 210 marks, failed by 14 marks, then what are the maximum marks of the examination?
MCQ
Correct answer: 640
56
A police station, a bank and a safe house for the thief are in a straight line with a bank in between. The distance between the police station and the safe house is four times the distance between the bank and the safe house. After looting the bank at 9:15 A.M, the thief runs away. A policeman gets the information instantly and chases him at the speed of 16 km/h. The policeman catches the thief at the gate of the safe house in fifteen minutes. What is the distance between the bank and the police station?
MCQ
Correct answer: 3 km
57
A work can be finished by 8 men in 10 days working 6 hours a day or same can be finished by 20 qualified workers in 6 days working 8 hours a day. 2 men and 4 qualified workers work simultaneously 10 hours a day, the work will be finished in _______ days.
MCQ
Correct answer: 12
58
If the area of a regular pentagon is 3920 V 3 cm^2, then how long is its each side?
MCQ
Correct answer: 56 cm
59
The following table shows the number of voters at 5 different centres P, Q, R, S and T and the percentage of people who voted in an election. If the number of invalid votes cast at Centre S was 20% of the total number of votes cast, then what percentage of the total number of registered voters cast invalid votes at Centre S?
MCQ
Correct answer: 18%
60
If a − b = 5 and ab = 25, then the value of a3 − b3 is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 500
61
Class X has 45 students scoring average marks of 30 and class Y has 35 students scoring average marks of 18. Find the average marks of the students of both classes together.
MCQ
Correct answer: 24.75
62
36 persons can do a work in 10 days, working 6 hours a day. In how many days will 24 persons, working 9 hours a day complete the work?
MCQ
Correct answer: 10
63
The base of a parallelogram is thrice its height. If the area of the parallelogram is 1020 cm2, then what is its height?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2 V 85 cm
64
Study thegivenpie-chart and answer the question that follows. The pie-chart shows the spending s of a sports academy on various sports during a particular year. Cricket Hockey 810 630 Football BasketBall 540 500 Tennis Golf others 450 360 310 How much percentage more is spent on Hockey than that on Golf
MCQ
Correct answer: 75%
65
The number 2918245 is divisible by which of the following numbers?
MCQ
Correct answer: 11
66
The area of an equilateral triangle is 289 V 3 cm?. Find the length (in cm) of its sides.
MCQ
Correct answer: 34
67
X and Y can do a piece of work in 18 days and 27 days, respectively. Starting with X, they work on alternate days. The whole number of days to complete the work by X and Y is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 22
68
A shopkeeper bought 30 books and sold 25 books for same price. What percentage had he gained or lost?
MCQ
Correct answer: 20% gain
69
Which number should be added to 3, 11, 4 and 14 to make them in proportion?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
70
625 + 626 + 627 + 628 is divisible by:
MCQ
Correct answer: 259
71
at a certain rate of simple interest Find the rate of interest per annum (correct to two places of decimals).
MCQ
Correct answer: 33.96%
72
If an electricity bill is paid before the due date, one gets a reduction of 10% on the amount of the bill. By paying the bill before the due date, a person got a reduction of ₹23. The amount of his electricity bill (in ₹) was:
MCQ
Correct answer: 230
73
In a circular race of 840 m, A and B start running in the same direction at the same time from the same point at the speeds of 6 m/s and 12 m/s, respectively. After how much time will they meet next?
MCQ
Correct answer: 140 s
74
A shopkeeper claims to sell 450 kg rice at a cost price of ₹40 per kg but uses a weight of 900 grams instead of a one kilogram weight. He makes a profit of ₹2,520 by selling the remaining rice in the black market. The ratio of the black-market price to the original price per kg of rice is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 7 : 5
Section 4
English Comprehension
26 questions
Section Test
75
Simplify the given expression. 1 5 1 5 1 5 2 7 2 7 2 7 4 8 4 8 4 8 3 1 5 2 7 4 8 1 5 1 5 2 7 2 7 4 8 4 81 5 2 72 7 4 8 4 8 1 5
MCQ
Correct answer: 9
76
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. (A) the concert was too expensive (B) to watch his favourite (C) hard-earned money on (D) to waste his parents' (E) artist's live performance (F) so he sacrificed the chance
MCQ
Correct answer: ADCFBE
77
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. A: leaped into the water B: ship touched the shore C: as soon as the D: a soldier of the tenth legion
MCQ
Correct answer: DACB
78
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The killing of one’s sister
MCQ
Correct answer: Sororicide
79
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Children should watch TV from distance as it will affect their eyesight.
MCQ
Correct answer: TV from distance
80
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice. The wild elephant will be captured and left in the forest.
MCQ
Correct answer: They will capture the wild elephant and leave it in the forest.
81
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Desperate
MCQ
Correct answer: Hopeful
82
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. My friends / and their family members / have gone to the beach / two days ago.
MCQ
Correct answer: have gone to the beach
83
Select the sentence that contains a spelling error.
MCQ
Correct answer: I shall always remain greatful to you.
84
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Elocaution
85
Select the idiom that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence. Our Principal looked disappointed when no one expressed the willingness to join the trip.
MCQ
Correct answer: Pulled a long face
86
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Rakesh appointed three managers.
MCQ
Correct answer: Three managers were appointed by Rakesh.
87
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. I know you have been really busy with your work, but can you just give me a few minutes?
MCQ
Correct answer: snowed under
88
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An act of copying the behavior or speech of other people.
MCQ
Correct answer: Mimicry
89
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. She said, “I am going to Delhi to attend my friend’s marriage.”
MCQ
Correct answer: She said that she was going to Delhi to attend her friend’s marriage.
90
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The flight is carrying relief material.
MCQ
Correct answer: Relief material is being carried by the flight.
91
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: promoted
92
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: fond of
93
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: impressive
94
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: vivacious
95
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: fondly
96
What is the good news mentioned here?
MCQ
Correct answer: Reduction in farm fires
97
Select the most appropriate title for the given passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: A Few Good Policies and Less Farm Fires
98
How much of the percentage of farm fires is down over last year in Haryana?
MCQ
Correct answer: 48%
99
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘deter’.
MCQ
Correct answer: Encourage
100
Which of the following options best summarises the given passage?
MCQ
Correct answer: A mix of technology, government funds and a sense of political responsibility helps solve difficult problems.