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SSC CGL 2019 Tier I — 6 March 2020, Shift 2

6 March 2020 · 1:00 PM–2:00 PM74 of the paper’s 100 questions+2 for a correct answer, −0.5 for a wrong one

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26 questions of the original paper are not included: those that need a figure or formatting we cannot show, that have no answer in the response sheet, or that we could not check against a second copy of the paper.

Questions from the Staff Selection Commission’s paper of 6 March 2020, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM. Each question’s answer is under it, hidden until you open it, and the full answer key is at the end. Take the paper as a timed practice test to be scored.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

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General Awareness

1. The Act that transferred the power from the British East India Company to the British Crown in India was:
- (a) Government of India Act, 1858
- (b) Government of India Act, 1835
- (c) Government of India Act, 1947
- (d) Government of India Act, 1833
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Answer: (a)
2. The Arid Forest Research Institute is located in ______.
- (a) Jaipur
- (b) Jodhpur
- (c) Dehradun
- (d) Ahmedabad
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Answer: (b)
3. The first electron shell which is the nearest to the nucleus never holds more than 'n' electrons, where 'n' is equal to:
- (a) 8
- (b) 4
- (c) 2
- (d) 6
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Answer: (c)
4. Under which Article can the Parliament amend the Constitution?
- (a) Article 374
- (b) Article 368
- (c) Article 269
- (d) Article 74
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Answer: (b)
5. Which of the following is an east flowing river?
- (a) Brahmani
- (b) Sabarmati
- (c) Sharavati
- (d) Mahi
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Answer: (a)
6. Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Bhutan?
- (a) Sikkim
- (b) Arunachal Pradesh
- (c) Meghalaya
- (d) West Bengal
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Answer: (c)
7. In July 2019, which among the following operations was launched by the BSF to fortify the Pakistan border in Punjab and Jammu?
- (a) Chakravyuh
- (b) Vayuputra
- (c) Garuda
- (d) Sudarshan
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Answer: (d)
8. Which among the following is the food tube?
- (a) Oesophagus
- (b) Thymus
- (c) Larynx
- (d) Aorta
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Answer: (a)
9. Which of the following statements is correct with reference to the Karachi Session of the Congress (1931)?
- (a) Mahatma Gandhi presided over the session
- (b) The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was ratified
- (c) The Quit-India Resolution was passed
- (d) The Khilafat movement was launched at this event
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Answer: (b)
10. Which of the following monuments is NOT a part of the Qutub Complex?
- (a) Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
- (b) Qutub Minar
- (c) Alai Darwaza
- (d) Buland Darwaza
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Answer: (d)
11. In which year was NABARD established?
- (a) 1979
- (b) 1981
- (c) 1978
- (d) 1982
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Answer: (d)
12. The Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and ______.
- (a) Krishnadeva Raya
- (b) Sher Shah Suri
- (c) Nadir Shah
- (d) Hemu
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Answer: (b)
13. Which of the following is a heritage site of Madhya Pradesh?
- (a) Bhimbetka
- (b) Lepakshi
- (c) Sasaram
- (d) Hampi
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Answer: (a)
14. The SASTRA - Ramanujan Prize is awarded in the field of:
- (a) Dance
- (b) Chemistry
- (c) Mathematics
- (d) Literature
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Answer: (c)
15. Which ISO certification pertains to Environmental Management Systems?
- (a) 14001
- (b) 27001
- (c) 9001
- (d) 22000
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Answer: (a)
16. In the context of rivers and their tributaries, which of the following pairs is correct?
- (a) Godavari – Kabini
- (b) Indus – Subansiri
- (c) Krishna – Manjra
- (d) Alaknanda – Pindar
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Answer: (d)
17. Which female Indian cricketer won the BCCI C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019?
- (a) Shantha Rangaswamy
- (b) Anjum Chopra
- (c) Jhulan Goswami
- (d) Diana Edulji
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Answer: (b)
18. Ozone at the higher level of the atmosphere is a product of ______ acting on oxygen molecules.
- (a) gamma rays
- (b) x-rays
- (c) IR radiation
- (d) UV radiation
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Answer: (d)
21. With which sport is Archana Kamath associated?
- (a) Lawn Tennis
- (b) Table Tennis
- (c) Squash
- (d) Badminton
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Answer: (b)
22. How many degrees does the Earth rotate about its own axis in one hour?
- (a) 10
- (b) 15
- (c) 20
- (d) 24
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Answer: (b)
23. Under which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India is defection to another party after election made illegal?
- (a) 61st
- (b) 92nd
- (c) 86th
- (d) 52nd
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Answer: (d)
24. In January 2020, with which country did India sign a MoU for content exchange programme between All India Radio and Betar?
- (a) Sri Lanka
- (b) Nepal
- (c) Bangladesh
- (d) Bhutan
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Answer: (c)
25. Which country hosted the 13th South Asian Games?
- (a) India
- (b) Bhutan
- (c) Maldives
- (d) Nepal
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Answer: (d)

Quantitative Aptitude

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English Comprehension

1. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. We had a long discussion at a cup of coffee.
- (a) a long discussion
- (b) of coffee
- (c) We had
- (d) at a cup
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2. Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. A child could understand his theory.
- (a) His theory is being understood by a child.
- (b) His theory can be understood by a child.
- (c) His theory could be understood by a child.
- (d) His theory was understood by a child.
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Answer: (c)
3. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. FICKLE
- (a) Flighty
- (b) Stable
- (c) Subtle
- (d) Crafty
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Answer: (b)
4. Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. A. These lotteries organised by State Governments sell dreams. B. Lured by this, millions of poor people waste their hard-earned money. C. Crores of rupees and gold are offered as prizes. D. People buy lotteries hoping to become rich overnight.
- (a) CBAD
- (b) CABD
- (c) DBCA
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The poor man was ______ entry to the restaurant.
- (a) devoid
- (b) derived
- (c) deluded
- (d) denied
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Answer: (c)
6. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Pull a fast one
- (a) Progress fast
- (b) Believe someone easily
- (c) Take quick action
- (d) Trick someone
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Answer: (d)
PassageFor questions 7–11
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Agra's marble-marvel has such an overwhelming presence (1)______ other monuments in the town have been relegated (2) ______ oblivion. Amongst such 60 odd monuments in (3) ______ town, the Red Taj is the most (4) ______ and relatively well-preserved. The tomb in red sandstone was (5) ______ by Ann Hessing, widow of a Dutch officer, after his death in 1803.
7. Select the correct option to fill in blank 1.
- (a) If
- (b) that
- (c) than
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Answer: (c)
8. Select the correct option to fill in blank 2.
- (a) by
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Answer: (c)
9. Select the correct option to fill in blank 3.
- (a) their
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Answer: (c)
10. Select the correct option to fill in blank 4.
- (a) elegant
- (b) adequate
- (c) active
- (d) efficient
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Answer: (a)
11. Select the correct option to fill in blank 5.
- (a) building
- (b) built
- (c) to build
- (d) build
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Answer: (b)
12. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. See eye to eye
- (a) See clearly
- (b) Stare at someone
- (c) Be suspicious
- (d) Agree with someone
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Answer: (d)
13. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Have you ______ for a job in this company?
- (a) supplied
- (b) appointed
- (c) applied
- (d) approved
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Answer: (c)
14. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- (a) Edible
- (b) Delegait
- (c) Rebel
- (d) Monarch
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Answer: (b)
15. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. HASTE
- (a) Lose
- (b) Rush
- (c) Delay
- (d) Dash
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Answer: (c)
16. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- (a) Opportunity
- (b) Omision
- (c) Obsolete
- (d) Obscure
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Answer: (b)
17. Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given group of words. To increase the speed
- (a) Accelerate
- (b) Assimilate
- (c) Activate
- (d) Exhilarate
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Answer: (a)
18. Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given group of words. Pertaining to an individual from birth
- (a) Chronic
- (b) Congenital
- (c) Habitual
- (d) Anomaly
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Answer: (b)
19. Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. A. These are generated by a violent undersea disturbance or ocean activity. B. Once generated, they travel outward on the ocean surface in all directions. C. A tsunami is made up of a series of very long waves. D. Spreading thus, they look like ripples caused by throwing a rock in a pond.
- (a) BADC
- (b) CBDA
- (c) CABD
- (d) BDCA
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20. Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. Mahesh said to Rita, "Don't play in the sun."
- (a) Mahesh advised Rita not to play in the sun.
- (b) Mahesh told to Rita to not play in the sun.
- (c) Mahesh requested Rita that don't play in the sun.
- (d) Mahesh ordered Rita that not play in the sun.
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Answer: (a)
21. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement. They stopped to laugh as soon as the teacher entered the classroom.
- (a) No improvement
- (b) stopped laugh
- (c) stopped laughing
- (d) stop laughing
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Answer: (c)
22. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. DISHEARTENED
- (a) disgraced
- (b) depressed
- (c) disliked
- (d) disgusted
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Answer: (b)
23. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement. If they will get married , they will probably settle in Mumbai.
- (a) If they had got married
- (b) If they will be getting married
- (c) If they get married
- (d) No improvement
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Answer: (c)
24. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. CORDIAL
- (a) warm
- (b) hard
- (c) rude
- (d) cold
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Answer: (a)
25. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. The both children go to the same school.
- (a) same school
- (b) to the
- (c) The both
- (d) children go
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Answer: (c)

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Answer key

Answer key as marked in the Staff Selection Commission’s response sheet. “—” means the sheet did not show it clearly.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

Q 2: (b)
Q 5: (a)
Q 7: (c)
Q 8: (c)
Q 14: (b)
Q 16: (c)
Q 17: (b)
Q 18: (c)
Q 22: (a)

General Awareness

Q 1: (a)
Q 2: (b)
Q 3: (c)
Q 4: (b)
Q 5: (a)
Q 6: (c)
Q 7: (d)
Q 8: (a)
Q 9: (b)
Q 10: (d)
Q 11: (d)
Q 12: (b)
Q 13: (a)
Q 14: (c)
Q 15: (a)
Q 16: (d)
Q 17: (b)
Q 18: (d)
Q 21: (b)
Q 22: (b)
Q 23: (d)
Q 24: (c)
Q 25: (d)

Quantitative Aptitude

Q 1: (a)
Q 2: (a)
Q 3: (c)
Q 4: (d)
Q 5: (a)
Q 8: (c)
Q 10: (c)
Q 11: (d)
Q 14: (b)
Q 15: (c)
Q 16: (b)
Q 17: (c)
Q 18: (b)
Q 19: (b)
Q 21: (b)
Q 22: (c)
Q 23: (b)

English Comprehension

Q 1: (d)
Q 2: (c)
Q 3: (b)
Q 4: (d)
Q 5: (c)
Q 6: (d)
Q 7: (c)
Q 8: (c)
Q 9: (c)
Q 10: (a)
Q 11: (b)
Q 12: (d)
Q 13: (c)
Q 14: (b)
Q 15: (c)
Q 16: (b)
Q 17: (a)
Q 18: (b)
Q 19: (c)
Q 20: (a)
Q 21: (c)
Q 22: (b)
Q 23: (c)
Q 24: (a)
Q 25: (c)