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SSC Selection Post 2024 (Higher Secondary Level) Official Paper (Held On: 25 Jun, 2024 Shift 4) (English)
SSC Selection Post 2024 (Higher Secondary Level) Official Paper (Held On: 25 Jun, 2024 Shift 4) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
23 questions
Section Test
1
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) Eye : Tears :: Skin : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sweat
2
Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Lion, Dog, Elephant
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
3
Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. C _ C _ S _ C _ _ C _ _
MCQ
Correct answer: SCCSCSC
4
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at line MN as shown below.
MCQ
Correct answer: wiqp
5
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. District 2. Room 3. Village 4. State 5.House
MCQ
Correct answer: 2, 5, 3, 1, 4
6
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. _ _NE_ _CIN_ _ _C_ _ _M_
MCQ
Correct answer: CIMAEMAINEA
7
In a certain code language, ‘PAST’ is coded as ‘9713’ and ‘SORE’ is coded as ‘8146’. What is the code for ‘S’ in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
8
In a certain code language, ‘NOISE’ is coded as 124 and ‘WILD’ is coded as 96. How will ‘GIVER’ be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 122
9
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. Some digits are alphabets. II. All alphabets are books. III. Some books are novels. Conclusions: I. All novels are digits. II. Some digits are books.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows
10
In a certain code language, ‘A+ B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’, ‘A – B’ means ‘A is the father of B’, ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’. Based on the above, how is H related to L if ‘H + I – J × K + L’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Father’s mother
11
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
12
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. DIALOGUE : HMEPKCQA : : HOSPITAL : LSWTEPWH : : CHAMBERS :?
MCQ
Correct answer: GLEQXANO
13
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 mother of B’ ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’ Based on the above, how is O related to L if ‘O − M ÷ N + L’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Daughter
14
In a certain code language, ‘THORP’ is written as ‘IUNKM’ and ‘SERIES’ is written as ‘JXKTXJ’. How will ‘TRACE’ be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: IKBZX
15
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) Cow : Bull :: Mare : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Stallion
16
Two 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: Some mugs are rugs. All tugs are mugs. Conclusions: I. Some rugs are mugs. II. Some mugs are tugs. III. No rug is a mug.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both conclusions I and II follow.
17
Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded as its part (Rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
18
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Masterstroke 2. Malnutrition 3. Marigold 4. Magical 5. Magnify
MCQ
Correct answer: 4,5,2,3,1
19
In a certain code language, ‘BUSHY’ is written as ‘CTTGZ’ and ‘COAST’ is written as ‘DNBRU’. How will ‘DWELL’ be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: EVFKM
20
The numbers in each set are related to each other in a certain way. (2, 12, 72), (7, 42, 252), (4, 24, ?) 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: 144
21
If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 36 B 17 D 59 C 224 A 7 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 585
22
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 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: 5
23
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Toddler 2. Adult 3. Adolescent 4. Foetus 5. Baby
MCQ
Correct answer: 4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Section 2
General Awareness
26 questions
Section Test
24
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 729, 512, 343, ?, 125
MCQ
Correct answer: 216
25
In a certain code language, ‘M & N’ means ‘M is the mother of N’ ‘M @ N’ means ‘M is the son of N’, ‘M # N’ means ‘M is the daughter of N’. Based on the above, how is L related to O if ‘K & L & M # N @ O’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Son’s wife
26
Which Article of the Indian Constitution makes it clear that Directive Principles of State Policy are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws?
MCQ
Correct answer: Article 37
27
Which of the following festivals is also known as the ‘100 drums festival’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Wangala
28
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Complete Adventures of Feluda’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Satyajit Ray
29
Which triangular plateau region of India lies south of the river Narmada?
MCQ
Correct answer: Deccan plateau
30
Who among the following Mauryan rulers was the first, who tried to convey his messages to his subjects concerning the idea and practice of dhamma through inscriptions?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ashoka
31
The ministers in the state hold office during the pleasure of the:
MCQ
Correct answer: Governor
32
AIDS is an abbreviation for:
MCQ
Correct answer: Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome
33
Under the Governor Generalship of ________, the Permanent Settlement was introduced in 1793.
MCQ
Correct answer: Charles Cornwallis
34
Chromosomes found in the salivary glands of Drosophila are:
MCQ
Correct answer: giant chromosome polytene
35
Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme is a scheme of which Ministry of the Government of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ministry of Minority Affairs
36
In which of the following festivals is Kolam drawn?
MCQ
Correct answer: Pongal
37
The Vikramshila University was founded under the patronage of the king ___________ .
MCQ
Correct answer: Dharmpala
38
What is the percentage of people below the poverty line in India according to Government of India, planning commission 2013?
MCQ
Correct answer: 21.92%
39
Through an Act passed in which year was the post of Governor-General removed and a new post of Viceroy got created during British rule in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1858
40
Which of the following options is INCORRECT? In order to become a member of Vidhan Sabha, a person must:
MCQ
Correct answer: have attained the age of 21 years
41
Lad Khan Temple at Aihole in Karnataka is an example of which of the following styles of temple architecture?
MCQ
Correct answer: Vesara
42
Which of the following does NOT come under the Concurrent List?
MCQ
Correct answer: Artificial Habitats
43
A _________ is one billionth of a metre.
MCQ
Correct answer: nanometre
44
Padma Shri Awardee Gosaveedu Shaik Hassan is known for playing:
MCQ
Correct answer: Nadaswaram
45
Who among the following was appointed as the Chairman of the 22nd law commission in November 2022?
MCQ
Correct answer: Justice (retd) Rituraj Awasthi
46
________ is the study of the distribution and movement of water both on and below the Earth’s surface, as well as the impact of human activity on water availability and conditions.
MCQ
Correct answer: Hydrology
47
In February 2023, which State Government’s cabinet has approved the new excise policy under which ‘ahatas’, or areas for drinking attached to liquor outlets, and shop bars will be closed?
MCQ
Correct answer: Madhya Pradesh
48
Who among the following Hindustani classical musicians was NOT associated with ‘Maihar Gharana’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ustad Bismillah Khan
49
In which of the following years was the first population census conducted non- synchronously in different parts of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1872
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions
Section Test
50
Which is the deepest point of Earth's oceans with a depth of 11,022 metres?
MCQ
Correct answer: Pacific Ocean's Mariana Trench
51
ΔABC and ΔABD are on a common base AB and AC = BD and BC = AD as shown in the given figure. Which of the following options is true?
MCQ
Correct answer: ΔABC ≅ ΔBAD
52
A person spends 60% of his income. His income increased by 30% and he increased his expenditure by 20%. His percent savings will then be increased by:
MCQ
Correct answer: 45%
53
A shopkeeper announced 17% rebate on the marked price of an article. If the selling price of the article is ₹1,245, then the marked price (in ₹) of the article is :
MCQ
Correct answer: 1500
54
A train leaves Hyderabad at 4:00 A.M. and reaches Vijayawada at 8:00 A.M. the same day. Another train leaves Vijayawada at 6:00 A.M. and reaches Hyderabad at 9:30 A.M the same day. At what time do the two trains cross each other?
MCQ
Correct answer: 6:56 A.M.
55
A shopkeeper mixes 15 kg of sugar costing ₹ 11/kg with 22 kg of sugar costing ₹12/kg. What is the cost (in ₹) per kg of the mixture? (Rounded off to 2 decimal places)
MCQ
Correct answer: 11.59
56
If a car covers 90 km using 4 litres of petrol, how much distance (in km) will it cover using 32 litres of petrol?
MCQ
Correct answer: 720
57
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: Less, 14.1%
58
s in 23 cos 67 cos 23 s in 67 Evaluate co sec 15 tan 275
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
59
In ΔOPQ, ∠O = $50^\circ$, ∠P = $70^\circ$, and the bisectors of ∠P and ∠Q meet at R. Find ∠PRQ.
MCQ
Correct answer: $115^\circ$
60
The following table shows the number of medals won by four boys in different activities. Name of Boy Activity Yoga Swimming Dance Singing Rama gya 32 Bit thal 28 30 29 28 35 29 38 Ramesh war 30 Krishna 29 34 31 36 Who won more medals in swimming than in singing
MCQ
Correct answer: Bitthal
61
A sphere and a cube have equal surface areas. The ratio of the volume of the sphere to that of the cube is:
MCQ
Correct answer: V 6:元
62
A vendor buys 20 pens for ₹15 and sells them at 15 for ₹20. How many pens should be bought and sold to earn a profit of ₹245?
MCQ
Correct answer: 420
63
A can do a piece of work in 25 days. After working for 5 days, he took help of B and completed the work in 8 days. If both A and B had worked together from the beginning, in how many days would they have completed the work?
MCQ
Correct answer: 10
64
Sarthak and Mohan are working on alternate days in a workshop. Sarthak can complete the work in 20 days while Mohan can finish in 25 days. Sarthak works on the 1st day, Mohan on the 2nd day, and so on. How much time (in days) will they take on alternate basis?
MCQ
Correct answer: 22
65
The following bar graph shows the failure rates (in thousands) for different electric components: How many times is the failure rate of hybrid micro circuits compared to that of signal devices?
MCQ
Correct answer: 5
66
A shopkeeper normally makes a profit of 20% in a certain transaction; he weighed 900 gm instead of 1 kg due to an error in the weighing machine. If he charges 15% less than what he normally charges, then what is his actual profit or loss percentage?
MCQ
Correct answer: 13.33% profit
67
Two numbers are in the ratio 4 : 5. If 17 is subtracted from each, the new numbers are in the ratio 11 : 14. If 20 is added to each of the original numbers, then the ratio becomes:
MCQ
Correct answer: 224 : 275
68
In a division sum, the divisor is 10 times the quotient and 5 times the remainder. If the remainder is 12, then what is the dividend?
MCQ
Correct answer: 372
69
If (x + y + z) = 23 and x2 + y2 + z2 = 179, then find the value of (xy + yz + zx).
MCQ
Correct answer: 175
70
In what duration (in years) will ₹1,500 amount to ₹2,250 at simple interest 10% per annum?
MCQ
Correct answer: 5
71
12 13 Which of the following +41 numbers will completely divide 4 3 + 414 + 4152
MCQ
Correct answer: 17
72
Ifx + = = 7, find the value of x 3 +
MCQ
Correct answer: 322
73
The prices of a school bag and a school dress are in the ratio of 8 : 7. The price of the school bag is ₹400 more than the price of the school dress. Find the price of the school dress.
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹2,800
74
A person mixes two liquids, x and y. One litre of x weighs approximately 900 g, and one litre of y weighs approximately 750 g. If one litre of the mixture weighs approximately 800 g, then the percentage of x in the mixture is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 33 %
Section 4
English Comprehension
26 questions
Section Test
75
In a circular race of 2,500 m, Reeta and Geeta start running in the same direction from the same point and at the same time with speeds of 36 km/h and 54 km/h, respectively. After how much time will they meet for the first time on the track?
MCQ
Correct answer: 500 second
76
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. A few minutes later a request came that all members of the house party should assemble in the drawing-room.
MCQ
Correct answer: Disperse
77
Select the sentence that does NOT have a spelling error.
MCQ
Correct answer: How dare you challenge me?
78
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice. Were these books bought by her yesterday?
MCQ
Correct answer: Did she buy these books yesterday?
79
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. By the time she retires, / she has been teaching / at the university for 30 years.
MCQ
Correct answer: she has been teaching
80
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Rohit laid down his proposal, and told Rohit that the ball was now in his court.
MCQ
Correct answer: It is Rohit's responsibility to take the next action or decision
81
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Beliefs or incidents that happen in a way which cannot be explained by reason or science.
MCQ
Correct answer: Superstitions
82
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
MCQ
Correct answer: Apostate
83
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. We love Nathan.
MCQ
Correct answer: Nathan is loved by us.
84
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. A Mercedes-Benz was owned by my father.
MCQ
Correct answer: My father owned a Mercedes-Benz.
85
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. He said, “She has finished the painting.”
MCQ
Correct answer: He said that she had finished the painting.
86
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Raival
87
Select the most appropriate article to fill in the blank. Your shirt is _____ same colour as mine.
MCQ
Correct answer: the
88
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Crime of killing a king
MCQ
Correct answer: Regicide
89
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To make both ends meet
MCQ
Correct answer: To live within one’s income
90
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A study of the conditions and structure of the earth
MCQ
Correct answer: Geology
91
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: atmosphere
92
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: evaporation
93
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: precipitation
94
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: transpiration
95
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: global
96
Identify the most suitable inference from the given passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: Medical Science has not yet resolved the problem of the common cold. Therefore, we have to suffer colds for some more time.
97
The most appropriate synonym of the word ‘isolated’ is:
MCQ
Correct answer: deserted
98
Select the most suitable title for the given passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: The Problem Of Controlling the Common Cold
99
Medical science has not done anything yet to solve the problem of the common cold because:
MCQ
Correct answer: viruses are so much smaller than the bacteria that cause many other infections; they cannot be seen with ordinary microscopes
100
Which of the following is the most appropriate summary of the given passage?
MCQ
Correct answer: In spite of having the cure to kill diseases like Typhus and Plague, it seems ridiculous that medical science has not done much yet to solve the problem of the common cold.