SSC CGL Tier 1 Question Paper Shift 3 (Sept 10, 2024); Download PDF with Answer Key and Solutions

SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 September 10 Shift 3 Question Paper is available here for download. SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Shift has been conducted on September 10, 2024 from 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM. With 100 questions and a total weightage of 200 marks, the SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 Shift 3 challenges candidates to showcase their analytical reading skills and command over the language. The SSC CGL Tier 1 September 10, 2024 Shift 3 was Easy to Moderate.

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General Awareness
Rudrasena II of which of the following dynasties married Prabhavatigupta, the daughter of Chandragupta II of the Gupta dynasty? a. Pushyabhuti b. Vakataka c. Chalukya d. Pallava	(B) Vakataka	Rudrasena II was a ruler of the Vakataka dynasty. He married Prabhavatigupta, a princess of the Gupta dynasty, thereby forming a political alliance between the two dynasties.
Madhuri Barthwal, a folk singer and Padma Shri 2022 awardee, belongs to which of the following states of India? a. Uttarakhand b. Himachal Pradesh c. Uttar Pradesh d. Maharashtra	(A) Uttarakhand	Madhuri Barthwal is from Uttarakhand. She is known for her contribution to the preservation of the folk music of the state and was recognized with the Padma Shri award in 2022.
Which of the following options is the legislative organ of the Union government? a. Judiciary b. Legislative Assembly c. Executive d. Parliament	(D) Parliament	The Parliament of India is the legislative organ of the Union government. It consists of the President, the Lok Sabha, and the Rajya Sabha and is responsible for making laws.
Which of the following elements is a metalloid? a. Iron b. Oxygen c. Sodium d. Silicon	(D) Silicon	Silicon is classified as a metalloid due to its properties that are intermediate between metals and non-metals. It is commonly used in semiconductors.
Which country has the Republic feature of the Indian Constitution been borrowed from? a. French Constitution b. Irish Constitution c. British Constitution d. Australian Constitution	(A) French Constitution	The concept of a Republic in the Indian Constitution, where the head of the state is elected and not a hereditary monarch, is borrowed from the French Constitution.
Which of the following States has declared a social security scheme for registered newspaper hawkers in the State in 2021 considering the losses they faced during the pandemic and that they are a part of the unorganised sector? a. Gujarat b. Maharashtra c. Odisha d. Tamil Nadu	(C) Odisha	Odisha introduced a social security scheme for registered newspaper hawkers in 2021 to support them during the pandemic and acknowledge their role in the unorganized sector.
Which of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh? a. Intensive use of manure b. Over-irrigation c. Deforestation due to mining d. Overgrazing	(C) Deforestation due to mining	Land degradation in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh is primarily caused by deforestation due to mining activities, which disrupts the soil and vegetation.
The Accelerated Female Literacy Programme was initiated in districts where the female literacy rate, based on the 2001 census, was _______. a. below 35% b. below 45% c. below 30% d. below 50%	(C) below 30%	The Accelerated Female Literacy Programme targeted districts where the female literacy rate was below 30% as per the 2001 census, aiming to bridge the gender literacy gap
As of 2021, which is the world's largest drainage basin with an area of about 70,00,000 km2? a. Congo basin b. Amur basin c. Amazon basin d. Nile basin	(C) Amazon basin.	The Amazon basin is the largest drainage basin in the world, covering approximately 7,000,000 km² . It is primarily located in South America and drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
National Sports University is situated in ________. a. Mizoram b. Tripura c. Meghalaya d. Manipur	(D) Manipur	National Sports University is located in Manipur, India. It is dedicated to promoting education and research in sports and physical education.
Which of the following characteristics is NOT of Aves? a. They have four-chambered hearts. b. They give birth to live young ones with some exceptions that lay eggs. c. These are warm-blooded animals. d. They breathe through the lungs.	(B) They give birth to live young ones with some exceptions that lay eggs.	Aves (birds) are characterized by laying eggs. They do not give birth to live young ones, which makes option 2 incorrect. Other features like being warm-blooded and having four-chambered hearts are true for Aves.
In which of the following states is the development of rail transport less, due to its geographical conditions? a. Sikkim b. Haryana c. Bihar d. Uttar Pradesh	(A) Sikkim	Rail transport development is less in Sikkim due to its hilly terrain and challenging geographical conditions, which make laying tracks and infrastructure development difficult.
Which of the following books is INCORRECTLY paired with its respective author? a. Hind Swaraj – Mahatma Gandhi b. Gitanjali – Rabindranath Tagore c. The Discovery of India – Subhash Chandra Bose d. Why I am an Atheist – Bhagat Singh	(C) The Discovery of India – Subhash Chandra Bose	The Discovery of India is written by Jawaharlal Nehru, not Subhash Chandra Bose, making option 3 incorrectly paired. Other pairs are correct.
Who among the following was a poet who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913? a. Aurobindo Ghose b. Rudyard Kipling c. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay d. Rabindranath Tagore	(D) Rabindranath Tagore	Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913 for his collection of poems titled "Gitanjali." He was the first non-European to win this prestigious award.
In which year was the National Institute of Kathak Dance established? a. 1964 b. 1961 c. 1954 d. 1969	(A) 1964	The National Institute of Kathak Dance, also known as Kathak Kendra, was established in 1964 to promote and preserve the traditional Indian dance form of Kathak
As for the year 2020-21, which of the following states had the lowest unemployment rate among persons aged 15 years and above? a. Sikkim b. Madhya Pradesh c. Gujarat d. Chhattisgarh	(D) Chhattisgarh	As of 2020-21, Chhattisgarh reported the lowest unemployment rate among persons aged 15 years and above, reflecting its relatively stable job market.
When was the Indian Hockey Federation established? a. 1925 b. 1955 c. 1945 d. 1935	(A) 1925	The Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) was established in 1925 as the governing body for field hockey in India. It played a significant role in promoting hockey in the country.
Which cell organelle is defined as the small round organelle that undergoes oxidation reaction to produce hydrogen peroxide? a. Centrosome b. Vacuole c. Nucleus d. Peroxisomes	(D) Peroxisomes	Peroxisomes are small round organelles that perform oxidation reactions, producing hydrogen peroxide as a byproduct. They play a key role in lipid metabolism and detoxification.
The cause of a redox reaction is the: a. transfer of electrons between two reactants b. transfer of electrons between two products c. transfer of neutrons between two reactants d. exchange of halogens between two reactants	(A) transfer of electrons between two reactants	Redox reactions are driven by the transfer of electrons between two reactants. Oxidation refers to the loss of electrons, while reduction refers to the gain of electrons
‘Sangken’ is a festival celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh by people of which of the following religions? a. Islam b. Buddhism c. Jainism d. Hinduism)	(B) Buddhism	Sangken is a Buddhist festival celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh. It marks the traditional New Year and involves water sprinkling rituals symbolizing purification.
Which group of people will be benefited by the Mukhya Mantri Sukh Ashray Yojana approved by Himachal Pradesh? a. Students and teachers b. Orphans, specially abled children, destitute women, and senior citizens c. Unemployed youth d. Farmers and agricultural labourers	(B) Orphans, specially abled children, destitute women, and senior citizens	The Mukhya Mantri Sukh Ashray Yojana in Himachal Pradesh aims to benefit orphans, specially abled children, destitute women, and senior citizens by providing them with social security and support.
What is the aim of the PM Ujjwala 2.0 Yojna launched in August 2021? a. Free LPG connections for commercial use b. 20 million LPG connections will be provided to the beneficiaries c. 10 million LPG connections will be provided to the beneficiaries d. Free gas stove for BPL Households	(C) 10 million LPG connections will be provided to the beneficiaries	The PM Ujjwala 2.0 Yojna aims to provide 10 million LPG connections to economically weaker sections to promote cleaner fuel usage and improve health outcomes.
MG Music Awards is presented annually by which of the following states? a. Mizoram b. Nagaland c. Manipur d. Chhattisgarh	(B) Nagaland	The MG Music Awards are presented annually by Nagaland to honor excellence in music and recognize local talent in the state.
If assets of a bank are greater than liabilities, it will be recorded as: a. Liabilities b. Net worth c. Reserves d. Assets	(B) Net worth	When the assets of a bank exceed its liabilities, the difference is recorded as net worth, representing the bank's financial strength and equity.
Which of the following departments of the Delhi Sultanate was reorganized by Balban? a. Diwan-i-Ishtiaq b. Diwan-i-Arz c. Diwan-i-Risalat d. Diwan-i-Mustakhraj	(B) Diwan-i-Arz	Balban reorganized the Diwan-i-Arz department, which was responsible for military administration and recruitment during the Delhi Sultanate period.
Quantitative Aptitude
If 45 ÷ 3 + 4 × A – 48 ÷ 24 + 4 = 1, then the value of A is: a. −2 b. 4 c. 2 d. −4	(D) −4	Simplify the given equation step by step. First, solve division and multiplication: 15 + 4A – 2 + 4 = 1. Combine like terms: 17 + 4A = 1. Solve for A: 4A = −16, so A = −4
The given bar graph shows the foreign direct investment (in million dollars) in Country A from all over the world over the given years. What was the ratio of investment in 2018 to that in 2015? a. 13 : 12 b. 12 : 11 c. 11 : 12 d. 13 : 11	(A) 13 : 12	From the bar graph, the investment in 2018 is 78 million dollars, and in 2015 it is 72 million dollars. The ratio is 78 : 72, which simplifies to 13 : 12.
If the length of a common external tangent to two circles is 9 and that of a common internal tangent is 5, then the product of the radii of the two circles is: a. 12 b. 8 c. 14 d. 10	(C) 14	The product of the radii of the two circles is given by the formula: r₁r₂ = (L² – Lᵢ²) / 4, where L is the external tangent and Lᵢ is the internal tangent. Substituting the values: r₁r₂ = (9² – 5²) / 4 = (81 – 25) / 4 = 56 / 4 = 14.
If ∆PQR ≅ ∆MON such that ∠PQR = 82°, ∠QRP = 47°, ∠RPQ = 51°, ∠MON = (5y - 8)°, QR = 24 and ON = 3x + y, then find (x + y). a. 14 b. 18 c. 16 d. 20	(D) 20	From the congruence ∆PQR ≅ ∆MON, corresponding angles are equal. So, ∠MON = 51° = (5y - 8). Solve for y: 51 = 5y - 8 ⇒ 5y = 59 ⇒ y = 12. Similarly, ON = 24 = 3x + y ⇒ 24 = 3x + 12 ⇒ 3x = 12 ⇒ x = 4. Thus, x + y = 4 + 12 = 20.
*Which digits should come in the place of and #, respectively, if the 7- digit number 62684# is divisible by both 8 and 5?* a. 2 and 0 b. 4 and 0 c. 5 and 0 d. 0 and 5	(B) 4 and 0	A number divisible by 5 must end in 0 or 5. For divisibility by 8, the last three digits must form a number divisible by 8. Check 626840: 840 ÷ 8 = 105 (divisible). Thus, * = 4 and # = 0.
The area of a square is 16x² + 40x + 25 square units. Find the perimeter of the square. a. 3(10x + 8) b. 3(8x + 10) c. 2(10x + 8) d. 2(8x + 10)	(D) 2(8x + 10)	The area of a square is side². Factorize the given quadratic: 16x² + 40x + 25 = (4x + 5)². The side of the square is 4x + 5. Perimeter = 4 × side = 4 × (4x + 5) = 16x + 20 = 2(8x + 10).
The average of the squares of the first 45 natural numbers is: a. 698.67 b. 699.67 c. 697.67 d. 696.67	(C) 697.67	The formula for the sum of squares of the first n natural numbers is n(n+1)(2n+1) / 6. For n = 45: Sum = 45 × 46 × 91 / 6 = 31,185. Average = Sum / n = 31,185 / 45 ≈ 697.67.
A rectangular piece of paper is 50 cm long and 22 cm wide. If a cylinder is formed by rolling the paper along its breadth, then the volume of the cylinder is: a. 2,125 cm3 b. 1,925 cm3 c. 2,025 cm3 d. 1,825 cm3	(B) 1,925 cm3	When the paper is rolled along its breadth, the height of the cylinder is 22 cm, and the circumference is 50 cm, giving radius r = 50 / (2π) ≈ 7.96 cm. Volume = πr²h = π(7.96)²(22) ≈ 1,925 cm³
If x 2 + y 2 = 280 and xy = 120, then find the value of (x – y) / (x + y): a. 1 / √3 b. √15 c. √13 d. 1 / √15	(A) 1 / √3	We use the identity (x– y)² = x² + y² – 2xy and (x + y)² = x² + y² + 2xy. Substituting the given values: (x –y)² = 280 – 240 = 40 and (x + y)² = 280 + 240 = 520. So, (x – y) / (x + y) = √40 / √520 = 1 / √3.
The speed of a boat in still water is 18 km/h and the speed of the stream is 3 km/h. How much time (in hours) will it take to cover a distance of 105 km in downstream and in coming back? a. 12 b. 10 c. 15 d. 9	(A) 12	In downstream, effective speed = 18 + 3 = 21 km/h. In upstream, effective speed = 18 – 3 = 15 km/h. Time taken = (105 / 21) + (105 / 15) = 5 + 7 = 12 hours.
Simple interest on a certain sum is one-fifth of the sum, and the interest rate per cent per annum is 5 times the number of years. If the rate of interest increases by 3%, then how much will the simple interest (in ₹) be on ₹5,600 for 6 years? a. 4668 b. 4168 c. 4268 d. 4368	(D) 4368	Let the principal be ₹P, rate = 5N, and SI = P / 5. For 6 years, SI = 5600 × (33 / 100) × 6 = ₹4368.
A bronze article having a marked price of ₹1,000 is sold during a festive season sale after three successive discounts of 20%, 30%, and 10%. What will be the amount (in ₹) to be paid by a customer if she buys the article during the festival season? a. 508 b. 564 c. 504 d. 496	(C) 504	Successive discounts are applied on the marked price as follows: First discount = ₹1,000 × 0.8 = ₹800; Second discount = ₹800 × 0.7 = ₹560; Third discount = ₹560 × 0.9 = ₹504.
Pipes P and Q can completely fill a water tank in 10 hours and 15 hours, respectively. A pipe R can empty a tank filled completely with water in 12 hours. Initially, the tank is empty, and only pipes P and Q are opened at 6 a.m., and pipe R is also opened at 9 a.m. By what time will the tank be completely filled? a. 1 p.m. b. 2 p.m. c. 11 a.m. d. 3 p.m.	(D) 3 p.m.	From 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., only P and Q are active: (1/10 + 1/15) × 3 = 1/6 of the tank is filled. After 9 a.m., P, Q, and R are active: (1/10 + 1/15 − 1/12) × t = 5/6. Solve for t: t = 6 hours. Total time = 9 a.m. + 6 hours = 3 p.m.
For what value of k will the lines 2x + 7ky – 8 = 0 and x + y – 9 = 0 have no solution? a. 2/7 b. 9/7 c. 8/9 d. 1/2	(A) 2/7	For the lines to have no solution, their slopes must be equal but intercepts different. Comparing coefficients, k = 2/7 satisfies this condition.
The radii of two circles are 5 cm and 10 cm, and the distance between their centres is 17 cm. Find the length of the transverse common tangent. a. 9 cm b. 8 cm c. 6 cm d. 7.5 cm	(B) 8 cm	The length of the transverse common tangent is given by: √(d² − (r₁ + r₂)²), where d = 17, r₁ = 5, and r₂ = 10. Substituting, √(17² − (10 + 5)²) = √(289 − 225) = √64 = 8 cm.
The pie chart given below shows the number of hours spent by a student on different activities on a working day. The percentage of hours spent at school in a day is _____. a. 25% b. 35% c. 40% d. 30%	(A) 25%	The total hours in a day are 24. The time spent at school is 6 hours. The percentage = (6 / 24) × 100 = 25%.
In an election between Sunita and Mamata, 85% of voters cast their votes but 2% of votes were invalid. If Sunita got 64,974 votes which is 78% of valid votes, then the total number of voters enrolled in the election was: a. 1,25,000 b. 1,00,000 c. 1,65,000 d. 1,80,000	(B) 1,00,000	The total number of valid votes = 64,974 / 0.78 ≈ 83,300. The total number of votes cast = 83,300 / 0.98 ≈ 85,000. The total number of voters = 85,000 / 0.85 = 1,00,000.
Which of the following years has the highest rate of increase compared to the previous year? a. 2019 b. 2018 c. 2015 d. 2016	(D) 2016	From the population table, the increase in 2016 compared to 2015 is the highest: (100.6 − 83.8) / 83.8 × 100 ≈ 20%. No other year has a higher percentage increase.
The value of (3sin 58° + 2cos 62°) / (5cos 32° + 5sin 28°) is equal to: a. 1.0 b. 2.2 c. 3.3 d. 1	(D) 1	Using complementary angle identities: sin(90° − θ) = cosθ. Simplify the numerator and denominator to get 5 / 5 = 1.
If 7tanθ = 3, and θ is an acute angle, then (5sinθ − cosθ) / (5sinθ + 2cosθ) is equal to: a. 8 / 29 b. 11 / 29 c. 7 / 29 d. 9 / 29	(A) 8 / 29	From 7tanθ = 3, tanθ = 3 / 7. Use Pythagoras to find sinθ = 3 / √58 and cosθ = 7 / √58. Substituting these values gives (5 × 3 − 7) / (5 × 3 + 2 × 7) = 8 / 29.
If 7cos 2θ + 5sin 2θ − 6 = 0, (0° < θ < 90°), then what is the value of 1 + √(secθ + tanθ) / (secθ − tanθ)? a. √2 + 2 b. √2 + 1 c. √2 − 1 d. √2 − 2	(A) √2 + 2	From the given equation, solve for tanθ and secθ. Substituting into the expression gives the result √2 + 2.
If one man adds 6 litres of water to 10 litres of milk and another man adds 4 litres of water to 8 litres of milk, find the ratio of milk in the two mixtures. a. 16 : 15 b. 12 : 11 c. 16 : 17 d. 15 : 16	(D) 15 : 16	For the first mixture, milk ratio = 10 / 16. For the second mixture, milk ratio = 8 / 12. The ratio of milk in the two mixtures is (10/16) : (8/12) = 15 : 16.
A shopkeeper allows a discount of 20% on the marked price of an item and thus gains 10%. What is the ratio of the cost price to the marked price of the item? a. 8 : 11 b. 7 : 10 c. 9 : 13 d. 11 : 14	(A) 8 : 11	Let the marked price = ₹100. Selling price after 20% discount = ₹80. If the gain is 10%, cost price = ₹80 / 1.1 = ₹72.72. The ratio of cost price to marked price is 8 : 11.
The total amount of arrears paid by the company during the given period is what percentage of the total amount of bonus paid during the given period? a. 302.42% b. 402.42% c. 102.42% d. 202.42%	(D) 202.42%	From the table, total arrears = ₹25,200. Total bonus = ₹12,450. Percentage = (25,200 / 12,450) × 100 ≈ 202.42%.
What is the central angle of a sector of a circle whose area and perimeter are, respectively, equal to 209 cm2 and 63 cm if it is given that its radius is a non-negative integer (round up to one decimal place)? a. 55.5° b. 53.5° c. 49.5° d. 51.5°	(C) 49.5°	Given area = 209 cm² and perimeter = 63 cm. Using the formula for sector area and perimeter, solve for the central angle using θ = (2 × area) / (radius²). The result is approximately 49.5°.
English Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Fear of closed spaces. a. Photophobia b. Optophobia c. Agoraphobia d. Claustrophobia	(D)Claustrophobia	Claustrophobia is the fear of closed spaces. The other options refer to different phobias
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice: Historians tell us how this country was divided into three. a. We are told by historians how this country has been divided into three. b. We are told by historians how this country divided into three. c. We are told by historians how this country was divided into three. d. We have been told by historians how this country was divided into three.	(C) We are told by historians how this country was divided into three.	The passive voice construction is correct as "We are told by historians how this country was divided into three."
Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank. The transistors are used as the main _________, which are built into computer chips. a. components b. cumponents c. kamponents d. kumponents	(A) components	The correct spelling is "components," which refers to parts or elements of a system.
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (P) technology has revolutionised (Q) and it has transformed the way (O) every aspect of our lives (R) we communicate and connect a. RPQO b. RPOQ c. POQR d. ORQP	(C) POQR	The correct arrangement is POQR: "Technology has revolutionised every aspect of our lives, and it has transformed the way we communicate and connect."
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the blank. The ______ to the venue was decorated with beautiful lights. [exit] a. house b. road c. entry d. ceremony	(C) entry	The antonym of "exit" is "entry," which fits the context of the sentence
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: Care a hang a. Hanging clothes to dry b. Putting an outfit on a hanger c. Caring too much d. Showing no interest	(D) Showing no interest	"Care a hang" means showing no interest or concern about something.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice: The company will launch the new product next month, and they are already promoting it through various marketing channels. a. The new product will be launched by the company next month, and it is already being promoted through various marketing channels. b. The new product were been launched by the company next month, and it already was promoting through various marketing channels. c. The new product was launched by the company next month, and it is already promoted through various marketing channels. d. The new product will have been launched by the company next month, and it was already being promoted through various marketing channels.	(A) Surrogate	The sentence is correctly expressed in passive voice as: "The new product will be launched by the company next month, and it is already being promoted through various marketing channels."
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word: Mechanical a. Surrogate b. Automatised c. Yielding d. Manual	(D) manual	The antonym of "mechanical" is "manual," which refers to work done by hand or involving human effort.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word: Solomon’s reputation as an accountant is taintless. a. flawed b. faultless c. dubious d. inconsistent	(B) faultless	"Taintless" means faultless, which refers to being free from any flaw or defect
The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error: My sister, Juliet, / got married / as her / was 23. a. was 23. b. as her c. My sister, Juliet, d. got married	(B) as her	The segment "as her" is grammatically incorrect. It should be "when she was 23."
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words: A short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part. a. Foreword b. Conclusion c. Postscript d. Paraphrase	(A) Forewood	A "foreword" is a short introductory section that leads to or explains the main part of a book.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. a. Verminous b. Vomitus c. Voluptuous d. Verifaibility	(D) Verifiability	The correct spelling is "Verifiability." The other options are correctly spelled.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence: Mayra has the ability for mathematics. a. astute b. altitude c. aptitude d. attitude	(C) aptitude	"Aptitude" is the correct substitute as it means a natural ability or talent, especially for learning or understanding something.
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given: Choice between two unsatisfactory alternatives. a. Dilemma b. Problem c. Confusion d. Difficulty	(A) Dilemma	"Dilemma" refers to a situation where one has to choose between two unsatisfactory alternatives.
Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error: The supermarket is open from 10 a.m. still 10 p.m. a. open b. from 10 a.m. c. The supermarket d. still 10 p.m.	(D) still 10 p.m.	The error lies in "still 10 p.m." It should be "until 10 p.m." to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence: To tell others secret information only for enjoyment is not a good practice. a. spill the words b. spill the cat c. spill the onions d. spill the beans	(D) spill the beans	"Spill the beans" means to reveal secret information, which fits the context of the sentence
Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank: The media, these days, constructs ________(misleading) narratives on politics and celebrities to increase the viewership. a. sincere b. true c. candid d. mendacious	(D) mendacious	"Mendacious" means misleading or untruthful, which fits the context of the sentence.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank: The group of travellers were wonderstruck by the __________ of the coin. a. wait b. white c. wide d. weight	(D) weight	The correct answer is "weight" as it refers to the physical property of the coin that amazed the travellers.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: Evaluate a. Misjudge b. Assess c. Unity d. Misquote	(B) Assess	"Assess" is a synonym for "evaluate," meaning to judge or estimate the value or quality of something.
Select the option that can substitute/replace the bracketed word correctly and complete the sentence: They could (always) stay in, or go for a walk. a. had better b. not only c. either d. neither	(C) either	"Either" correctly fits the sentence to indicate two possible choices.
Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Read More As a result of Covid-19, the quick (1) ______ to digital training has exposed the hazards of student disengagement and the resulting consequences of lower student performance across (2) ______ courses. The latest (3) ______ has altered the education of millions of people around the world. New approaches and improvements in the school system are urgently required. Considering the increasing digital divide, the strategy may exacerbate existing inequality disparities. More than 500 million students, at various levels, around the world were forced to (4) _______ their studies. These changes have caused and will continue to cause some inconvenience, but they will also foster innovation and future reforms inside this education system. During a global Covid-19 pandemic, the 'pile-on effect' of the coronavirus can have long-term consequences for schooling, notably for the most vulnerable. Children, (5) ________ basic, core learning (reading, math, languages, etc.) was weak to begin with, face a significant risk of regression. During Covid-19, millions of children whose right to education has already been violated, particularly girls, are exposed to greater health and well-being hazards (both psychosocial and physical). Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. a. end b. transition c. set d. stagnation	(B) transition	"Transition" refers to the shift or change to digital training, which fits the context of the sentence.
Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Read More As a result of Covid-19, the quick (1) ______ to digital training has exposed the hazards of student disengagement and the resulting consequences of lower student performance across (2) ______ courses. The latest (3) ______ has altered the education of millions of people around the world. New approaches and improvements in the school system are urgently required. Considering the increasing digital divide, the strategy may exacerbate existing inequality disparities. More than 500 million students, at various levels, around the world were forced to (4) _______ their studies. These changes have caused and will continue to cause some inconvenience, but they will also foster innovation and future reforms inside this education system. During a global Covid-19 pandemic, the 'pile-on effect' of the coronavirus can have long-term consequences for schooling, notably for the most vulnerable. Children, (5) ________ basic, core learning (reading, math, languages, etc.) was weak to begin with, face a significant risk of regression. During Covid-19, millions of children whose right to education has already been violated, particularly girls, are exposed to greater health and well-being hazards (both psychosocial and physical). Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. a. numerous b. fewer c. particular d. limit	(A) numerous	"Numerous" correctly describes a large number of courses affected by digital training.
Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Read More As a result of Covid-19, the quick (1) ______ to digital training has exposed the hazards of student disengagement and the resulting consequences of lower student performance across (2) ______ courses. The latest (3) ______ has altered the education of millions of people around the world. New approaches and improvements in the school system are urgently required. Considering the increasing digital divide, the strategy may exacerbate existing inequality disparities. More than 500 million students, at various levels, around the world were forced to (4) _______ their studies. These changes have caused and will continue to cause some inconvenience, but they will also foster innovation and future reforms inside this education system. During a global Covid-19 pandemic, the 'pile-on effect' of the coronavirus can have long-term consequences for schooling, notably for the most vulnerable. Children, (5) ________ basic, core learning (reading, math, languages, etc.) was weak to begin with, face a significant risk of regression. During Covid-19, millions of children whose right to education has already been violated, particularly girls, are exposed to greater health and well-being hazards (both psychosocial and physical). Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. a. local b. endemic c. epidemic d. pandemic	(D) pandemic	"Pandemic" refers to a global outbreak, such as Covid-19, which has impacted education worldwide
Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Read More As a result of Covid-19, the quick (1) ______ to digital training has exposed the hazards of student disengagement and the resulting consequences of lower student performance across (2) ______ courses. The latest (3) ______ has altered the education of millions of people around the world. New approaches and improvements in the school system are urgently required. Considering the increasing digital divide, the strategy may exacerbate existing inequality disparities. More than 500 million students, at various levels, around the world were forced to (4) _______ their studies. These changes have caused and will continue to cause some inconvenience, but they will also foster innovation and future reforms inside this education system. During a global Covid-19 pandemic, the 'pile-on effect' of the coronavirus can have long-term consequences for schooling, notably for the most vulnerable. Children, (5) ________ basic, core learning (reading, math, languages, etc.) was weak to begin with, face a significant risk of regression. During Covid-19, millions of children whose right to education has already been violated, particularly girls, are exposed to greater health and well-being hazards (both psychosocial and physical) Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4 a. suspend b. resume c. reopened d. carry on	(A) Suspend	"Suspend" accurately reflects the interruption in studies caused by the pandemic.
Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Read More As a result of Covid-19, the quick (1) ______ to digital training has exposed the hazards of student disengagement and the resulting consequences of lower student performance across (2) ______ courses. The latest (3) ______ has altered the education of millions of people around the world. New approaches and improvements in the school system are urgently required. Considering the increasing digital divide, the strategy may exacerbate existing inequality disparities. More than 500 million students, at various levels, around the world were forced to (4) _______ their studies. These changes have caused and will continue to cause some inconvenience, but they will also foster innovation and future reforms inside this education system. During a global Covid-19 pandemic, the 'pile-on effect' of the coronavirus can have long-term consequences for schooling, notably for the most vulnerable. Children, (5) ________ basic, core learning (reading, math, languages, etc.) was weak to begin with, face a significant risk of regression. During Covid-19, millions of children whose right to education has already been violated, particularly girls, are exposed to greater health and well-being hazards (both psychosocial and physical). Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5 a. which b. whose c. whom d. who	(B) Whose	"Whose" is used to refer to children whose core learning was weak, fitting the context of the sentence.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set: (121, 93, 214) a. (135, 117, 259) b. (110, 94, 224) c. (84, 99, 189) d. (97, 112, 209)	(D) (97, 112, 209)	We hypothesize the relationship involves an arithmetic or positional rule: Sum the digits: 121: 1+2+1=4 93: 9+3=12 214: 2+1+4=72 Examine differences: 121+93=214 which matches exactly. The relationship in the given set is based on a pattern observed in whole numbers. The correct set that follows the same relationship is (97, 112, 209).
Select the word pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below: a. Nourish : Neglect b. Infinite : Cosmic c. Abstract : Concrete d. Concise : Verbose	(B) Infinite : Cosmic	The pair "Concise : Verbose" represents an antonym relationship similar to "Infinite : Cosmic".
What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘÷’ and ‘–‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘+’ are interchanged? 15 × 9 + 7 ÷ 26 – 13 = ? a. 68 b. 72 c. 76 d. 84	(C) 76	After interchanging the operations, the equation becomes: 15 + 9 ÷ 7 × 26 + 13 = 76.
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’; and ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’. Based on the above, how is 5 related to 3 if ‘5 − 2 × 4 ÷ 3’? a. Father’s sister b. Mother’s brother c. Father’s brother d. Mother’s sister	(B) Mother’s brother	Using the coding rules: 5 − 2 (brother) × 4 (wife) ÷ 3 (father), 5 is identified as the Mother's brother.
Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that group? a. EJM b. DIM c. FKN d. CHK	(B) DIM	Explanation: EJM: Positions: E=5,J=10,M=13 Differences: J−E=5, M−J=3 DIM: Positions: D=4,I=9,M=13 Differences: I−D=5, M−I=4 FKN: Positions: F=6,K=11,N=14 Differences: K−F=5, N−K=3 CHK: Positions: C=3,H=8,K=11 Differences: H−C=5, K−H=3 View Solution Step 2: Identify the odd one out EJM, FKN, and CHK all follow the pattern of differences +5,+3 DIM breaks this pattern, as its differences are +5,+4 Among the options, DIM does not follow the same pattern of alphabetical sequence differences as the other groups.
62 is related to 79 following certain logic. Following the same logic, 98 is related to 119. To which of the following numbers is 14 related, following the same logic? a. 24 b. 23 c. 19 d. 21	(B) 23	Examine the given pairs 62→79The difference is: 1. 79−62=17 98→119 The difference is: 1. 119−98=21 The difference increases by 4 (from 17to 21) The relationship involves a mathematical pattern applied to the numbers. Following the same logic, 14 is related to 23.
Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? NUT, RYX, VCB, ZGF, ? a. EKJ b. DKL c. EKL d. DKJ	(D) DKJ	Break down the series Each letter in the cluster can be examined based on its position in the alphabet: NUT:N=14,U=21,T=20 RYX:R=18,Y=25,X=24 VCB:V=22,C=3,B=2 ZGF:Z=26,G=7,F=6 View Solution Step 2: Analyze the pattern for each position 1st Letter: N=14,R=18,V=22,Z=26 Increment by +4 each time: 14→18→22→26→30 30 corresponds to D (wrap around the alphabet). 2nd Letter: U=21,Y=25,C=3,G=7 Increment by +4each time: 21→25→3→7→11 11 corresponds to K. 3rd Letter: T=20,X=24,B=2,F=6 Increment by +4 each time: 20→24→2→6→10 10 corresponds to J The pattern involves shifting letters based on a specific alphabetic rule. The missing cluster is DKJ
Which of the following numbers will replace the question marks (?) in the given series? 4, ?, ?, 49, 121, 169, 289 a. 9, 16 b. 9, 25 c. 3, 9 d. 16, 25	(B) 9, 25	The series represents square numbers: 2², 3², 5², 7², 11², 13², and 17². Thus, the missing numbers are 9 and 25 (3² and 5²).
All of the letters in the word ‘WISDOM’ are arranged in alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter which is third from the left end and the one which is second from the right end in the new letter-cluster thus formed? a. Three b. Six c. Five d. Two	(C) FIVE	When ‘WISDOM’ is alphabetically arranged, it becomes ‘DIMOSW.’ The letters in question are ‘I’ and ‘S,’ and there are five letters between them.
Select the number that will come in the place of the question mark (?), if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged: 11 ÷ 12 – 78 × 6 + 57 = ? a. 74 b. 95 c. 83 d. 88	(D) 88	After interchanging the operations, the equation becomes: 11 × 12 + 78 ÷ 6 – 57 = 88.
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.) a. 81 – 118 – 91 b. 52 – 68 – 51 c. 99 – 104 – 71 d. 21 – 38 – 31	(B) 52 – 68 – 51	In 52−68−51the differences are: 68−52=16,51−68=−17 The magnitudes of the differences are nearly equal (+16 and −17). In all other options, the differences vary significantly in magnitude, forming a distinct pattern. Option 2 does not follow the same mathematical pattern as the other groups. The logic involves specific mathematical relationships between the numbers in the sets.
Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the given letter series: P Q _ S _ P P Q P _ A P P Q _ S A P _ Q a. QPASP b. PQSAP c. PASPP d. QSPAP	(C) PASPP	The correct sequence is formed by filling in the blanks with PASPP. This maintains the logical repetition and structure of the given series.
Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term: SWEET : WSETE :: SALTY : ASLYT :: DRINK : ? a. RDIKN b. ESJOL c. RDNIK d. DRIKN	(A) RDIKN	The pattern involves rearranging the letters in a specific way. Following the same logic, DRINK becomes RDNIK.
In a certain code language, ‘make some more’ is coded as ‘pb gq st’ and ‘need more time’ is coded as ‘ru ek gq’. What is the code for ‘more’ in that language? a. st b. ek c. gq d. pb	(C) gq	From the given information, the common word in both phrases is ‘more,’ and its corresponding code is ‘gq.’
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets: (173, 246) (148, 196) (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits.) a. (142, 176) b. (169, 247) c. (127, 194) d. (154, 208)	(D) (154, 208)	Analyze the given sets 173→246 Difference: 246−173=73 148→196 Difference: 196−148=48 The differences (73,48) suggest the relationship may involve specific increments. Now check the options: (142, 176): Difference = +34 (169, 247): Difference = +78
In a certain code language, ‘VERY’ is written as ‘6314’ and ‘VARY’ is written as ‘1438.’ How will ‘A’ be written in that language? a. 6 b. 1 c. 4 d. 8	(D) 8	In the code language, each letter is mapped to a specific number. Based on the mappings provided, ‘A’ is coded as ‘8.’