SSC CGL 2023 Tier I — 25 July 2023, Shift 4

1. Which of the following interchanges of signs would make the given equation correct? 162 ÷ 3 + 5 × 6 – 2 = 274

• (a) + and –
• (b) ÷ and x
• (c) – and ÷
• (d) + and ×

2.

• (a)
• (b)
• (c)
• (d) Swipe →

3. Swipe →

• (a)
• (b)
• (c)
• (d)

4. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given sets. (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.) (12, 5, 29) (19, 12, 50)

• (a) (8, 15, 21)
• (b) (16, 12, 34)
• (c) (15, 14, 44)
• (d) (17, 11, 55)

5.

• (a)
• (b)
• (c)
• (d)

6. Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term. 16 : 144 :: 22 : ? :: 14 : 112

• (a) 244
• (b) 246
• (c) 264
• (d) 266

8. Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes. Insects, Animals, Poisonous

• (a)
• (b)
• (c)
• (d)

9. Sonal’s brother’s paternal grandmother, named Seeta, is coming to Sonal’s party with her only son. How is Seeta’s son related to Sonal?

• (a) Father
• (b) Paternal grandfather
• (c) Son
• (d) Brother

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. ST_FIR_STNF_ RGSTN_IRG_ _NFI_G

• (a) NGSFITR
• (b) NGFISRT
• (c) NGIFSTR
• (d) NGISFRT

11. In a certain code language, ‘STRAIGHT’ is written as ‘UVTCUIHJ’, ‘SURVIVAL’ is written as ‘UWTXMBWJ’. How will ‘TAKEOVER’ be written in that language?

• (a) VCMGSHXP
• (b) VCMHSGWP
• (c) VCMGSFWP
• (d) VCMGTFVP

12. In a certain code language, 'WINTER' is coded as XJXQKX and 'AUTUMN' is coded as TRYWWB. How will 'SEASON' be coded in the same language?

• (a) RTXCTT
• (b) TRXCGT
• (c) TGDWTT
• (d) TTWDGT

13. Swipe →

• (a)
• (b)
• (c)
• (d)

14. 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. GIST: FEHGRQSR :: DUCK: CBTSBAJI :: LOPE: ?

• (a) KJNMONDC
• (b) KONDCJNM
• (c) KMONDCJN
• (d) KMONDCNM

16. Three of the following four triads are alike in a certain way as they are formed by performing same mathematical operations among themselves and thus form a group. Which triad does NOT belong to that group?

• (a) 24 : 25 : 5
• (b) 35 : 36 : 6
• (c) 8 : 15 : 3
• (d) 3 : 10 : 2

17. Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

• (a) EHV
• (b) BEY
• (c) JMP
• (d) GJT

18. Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 32, ? , 44, 56, 72, 92

• (a) 34
• (b) 36
• (c) 38
• (d) 40

19.

• (a)
• (b)
• (c)
• (d)

20. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (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) (10, 5, 52) (35, 7, 250)

• (a) (8, 4, 34)
• (b) (14, 8, 90)
• (c) (8, 9, 10)
• (d) (20, 5, 300)

21. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets (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) (4, 14, 56) (6, 15, 90)

• (a) (8, 13, 106)
• (b) (9, 15, 125)
• (c) (7, 17, 118)
• (d) (7, 16, 112)

22. Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? AXY, EZW, ICU, OHS, ?

• (a) UOQ
• (b) UPQ
• (c) UNQ
• (d) VOQ

23. In a certain code language, if ‘PDFJARS’ is written as ‘OCELZQR’ and ‘MHCXBTU’ is written as ‘LGBZAST’, how will ‘ZVDGENQ’ be written in the same code language?

• (a) XUYCIMP
• (b) YUCIDMP
• (c) XUCDEMQ
• (d) XVDEDNO

24. Select the figure that will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following figure series.Swipe →

• (a)
• (b)
• (c)
• (d)

25. Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Women, Sister, Wife

• (a)
• (b)
• (c)
• (d)

1. Bramho Samaj was founded by whom?

• (a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
• (b) Keshab Chandra Sen
• (c) Debendranath Tagore
• (d) Dayanand Saraswati

2. Who among the following, along with her close associates, started the secret congress radio during the Quit India Movement?

• (a) Bhikaiji Cama
• (b) Lakshmi Sehgal
• (c) Sarojini Naidu
• (d) Usha Mehta

3. Which Kushana ruler was famous in history as a great patron of Buddhism and organised the fourth Buddhist Council?

• (a) Vasudeva I
• (b) Vima Kadphises
• (c) Kanishka
• (d) Huvishka

4. Akham Lakshmi Devi, a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi award, is renowned for which of the following dances?

• (a) Kathak
• (b) Odissi
• (c) Sattriya
• (d) Manipuri

6. Guru Bipin Singh is associated with which of these dance forms?

• (a) Kathak
• (b) Odissi
• (c) Manipuri
• (d) Kathakali

7. Which of the following is the correct duration of ‘Financial Year 2022-23’ in India?

• (a) 1 January 2022 to 1 January 2023
• (b) 30 April 2022 to 1 March 2023
• (c) 30 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
• (d) 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023

8. Which of the following pairs of countries are going to host 2022 FIVA Volleyball Women’s World Championship?

• (a) Poland and Slovenia
• (b) Poland and Netherlands
• (c) Belarus and Slovenia
• (d) Lithuania and Poland

10. According to World Bank, what was the density of the population of Sri Lanka in 2020?

• (a) 554 Persons per sq. km.
• (b) 300 Persons per sq. km.
• (c) 354 Persons per sq. km.
• (d) 364 Persons per sq. km.

11. Which of the following is found in plant cells only?

• (a) Cell membrane
• (b) Cell wall
• (c) Nucleolus
• (d) Mitochondria

12. Which Mughal ruler contributed to the revolt of 1857?

• (a) Shahalam II
• (b) Bahadur shah I
• (c) Alamgir II
• (d) Bahadur shah II

13. Which of the following states presented the ‘Child Budget’ for the first time in March 2022 as a part of their annual financial plan?

• (a) Andhra Pradesh
• (b) Madhya Pradesh
• (c) Uttar Pradesh
• (d) Arunachal Pradesh

14. Which of the following perennial rivers is 720 km long and originates in the Himalayas in flow through chamba of Himachal Pradesh?

• (a) Saryu river
• (b) Yamuna river
• (c) Ravi river
• (d) Krishna river

15. The Rourkela steel plant was set up in collaboration with Germany in which state of India?

• (a) Jharkhand
• (b) Bihar
• (c) Assam
• (d) Odisha

16. The Governor of an Indian state before entering upon his office takes an oath or affirmation before ________.

• (a) the Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to the State
• (b) the President of India
• (c) the Chief Minister of the concerned state
• (d) the Prime Minister of India

17. In 2022, the Government of India urged people to hoist or display the Tricolour in their homes from August ______________to 15th to celebrate Independence Day.

• (a) 12^th
• (b) 10^th
• (c) 13^th
• (d) 11^th

18. Which of the following combinations of “animal” and “area they found” is INCORRECT?

• (a) Kangaroo – Australia
• (b) Orangutan – Caribbean islands
• (c) Ostrich – Savanna and desert regions,
• (d) Lemurs – Madagascar

19. Who among the following is an exponent of the classical instrument, Santoor?

• (a) Pandit Kumar Gandharva
• (b) Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
• (c) Pandit Ravi Shankar
• (d) Pandit Shivkumar Sharma

20. The given equation provides the property of the motion of an object, traversing a circular path. What is ‘v’ in this equation? ac = v²/R

• (a) Distance
• (b) Surface area
• (c) Speed
• (d) Intensity

21. In hockey, ________ is awarded if the ball goes over the back line after last being touched by a defender.

• (a) long corner
• (b) off side
• (c) free hit
• (d) penalty corner

22. The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry of India, which caters to the welfare of the backward classes and those with disabilities, saw _______ increase in the allocation in the Union Budget 2022-23.

• (a)
• (b)
• (c)
• (d)

24. ________of the Constitution of India says that the State shall take steps to organise panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.

• (a) Article 35
• (b) Article 40
• (c) Article 38
• (d) Article 32

25. Which of the following is a Disability Screening Mobile App developed by NCERT launched in Delhi schools to screen students with suspected disabilities?

• (a) SAMAGRA
• (b) VIDYAN
• (c) PRASHAST
• (d) SAMAGAM

1. Swipe →

• (a)
• (b)
• (c)
• (d)

2. Swipe →

• (a) (a+b)² (a-b)²
• (b) (a+b)²(a-b)
• (c) (a+b) (a-b)²
• (d) a²-b²

3. A group of college students had decided to complete a project in 10 days. As 2 students dropped out every day, the project got completed at the end of the 15th day. The number of students at the beginning of the project was:

• (a) 42
• (b) 40
• (c) 35
• (d) 45

4. 4 men, working together, can finish a work in 18 days. How many more men are required to finish the same work in 12 days?

• (a) 4
• (b) 3
• (c) 2
• (d) 6

5. If cos(40° + x) = sin 30°, then the value of x is:

• (a) 22°
• (b) 20°
• (c) 19°
• (d) 23°

6. Having started from the same point and at the same time, two runners – P and Q – are running around a circular track of length 500 m in opposite directions with the speeds of 6 m/s and 10 m/s, respectively. If they exchange their speeds after meeting for the first time, who will reach the starting point first?

• (a) Q
• (b) P
• (c) Both P and Q will reach at the same time
• (d) No one of the P and Q

7. A cuboid with sides 4, 6 and 8 units is covered with paper. The paper is removed and a square is made from it. What is the side (in units) of the square?

• (a) 12.24
• (b) 16.62
• (c) 14.42
• (d) 12.62

8. S deposits a total of ₹50,000 in two accounts which give 8% and 12% simple interest annually, respectively. After one year, he gets a total ₹5,200. How much money does he deposit in the account with a 12% interest rate?

• (a) ₹30,000
• (b) ₹32,000
• (c) ₹20,000
• (d) ₹25,000

9.

• (a) ₹2,80,000
• (b) ₹3,00,000
• (c) ₹2,00,000
• (d) ₹2,75,000

10. Tarun owned a plot of land having an area that was 10% more than the area of the plot owned by Basab, while the area of the plot of land owned by Nakul was 40% more than the area of the plot owned by Tarun. If the area of the plot owned by Nakul was 2695 square feet, what was the area (in square feet) of the plot owned by Basab?

• (a) 1750
• (b) 1740
• (c) 1780
• (d) 1800

11. Swipe →

• (a)
• (b)
• (c)
• (d)

12. Find (1 / sinθ) – sinθ.

• (a) Cosθ cotθ
• (b) cosθ secθ
• (c) cosθ cosecθ
• (d) cosθ tanθ

13. A shopkeeper purchased 1600 mangos at the rate of ₹120 per dozen. Out of these, he sold 900 mangoes at ₹15 per mango and the remaining mangoes at ₹14 per mango. His gain percentage is:

• (a)
• (b)
• (c)
• (d)

14. A thief steals an item and escapes, running at a speed of 15 km/h. A policeman arrives at the spot of the crime after 4 minutes and immediately starts chasing the thief. 16 minutes after the policeman started to chase the thief; there is still a gap of 200 m between the two. At what distance from the spot of the crime will the policeman catch up the thief and what is the speed (in km/h) of the policeman?

• (a) 5.5 km; 16.5
• (b) 6 km; 18
• (c) 6.5 km; 19.5
• (d) 5 km; 15

15.

• (a) 6
• (b) 3
• (c) 7
• (d) 5

16.

• (a) 160°
• (b) 80°
• (c) 40°
• (d) 100°

17. Swipe →

• (a) 480
• (b) 720
• (c) 640
• (d) 560

18. A 40-litre mixture contains 25% alcohol and 75% water. If 10 litres of water are added to the mixture, the percentage of alcohol in the new mixture is:

• (a)
• (b)
• (c)
• (d)

19.

• (a) 15.2
• (b) 15.7
• (c) 15.6
• (d) 15.5

20. The marked price of a microwave oven is ₹15,990 and it is sold for ₹12,792. What is the rate of discount offered?

• (a)
• (b)
• (c)
• (d)

21. - 7p - [3q - {8p - (4q - 10p)}] = ?

• (a) 7p - 11q
• (b) 11p - 7q
• (c) 9p - 12q
• (d) 12p - 9q

22. 20 women and 15 men together can complete a work in 6 days. It takes 150 days for a single woman to complete the work. In how many days can a single man complete the work?

• (a) 450
• (b) 225
• (c) 350
• (d) 210

23.

• (a) 8 cm
• (b) 12 cm
• (c) 20 cm
• (d) 16 cm

24. Which of the following numbers is divisible by 44?

• (a) 32802
• (b) 54736
• (c) 93472
• (d) 27048

25. Swipe →

• (a)
• (b)
• (c)
• (d)

2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Stories of dolphins’ saving human lives ________ throughout history.

• (a) have been said
• (b) told
• (c) have been told
• (d) had been said

3. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Extinct

• (a) Vibrant
• (b) Vanished
• (c) Active
• (d) Living

4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Glorify

• (a) Simplify
• (b) Stupefy
• (c) Praise
• (d) Strengthen

7. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. _________ are words which have the same spelling or pronunciation but not the same meaning.

• (a) Acronyms
• (b) Homonyms
• (c) Synonyms
• (d) Antonyms

8. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. Through the development of technologies, telecommunications, transportation, and other areas, globalisation has developed very quickly in the last few decades, resulting in economic, social, political, and cultural integration on a global scale. B. Although technology has had both positive and harmful effects on human life, its negative repercussions must be addressed appropriately. C. Globalisation has made significant positive contributions to economies all across the world. D. For example — Science and technology have made remarkable strides, providing businesses with a fantastic opportunity to expand quickly even outside of national borders.

• (a) ACDB
• (b) BCDA
• (c) ACBD
• (d) CDBA

9. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Absurd

• (a) Sensible
• (b) Tolerable
• (c) Adorable
• (d) Lovable

10. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that has multiple benefits like improving thyroid functioning and reducing blood sugar levels. B. But remember to consult a specialist while deciding the dosage and duration of continued intake. C. It relaxes the nervous system and lowers cortisol (stress hormone) levels in the blood, thus making you feel calm and relaxed overall. D. You can consume Ashwagandha powder or Ashwagandha capsules.

• (a) ADBC
• (b) DABC
• (c) ACDB
• (d) ADCB

11. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Her parents forbade her to marry her lover.

• (a) prevented
• (b) refused
• (c) declined
• (d) allowed

12. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Too strong to be defeated or changed

• (a) Invincible
• (b) Headstrong
• (c) Vigorous
• (d) Sovereign

13. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. You have adopted the plan.

• (a) The plan should be adopted by you.
• (b) The plan is adopted by you.
• (c) The plan has being adopted by you.
• (d) The plan has been adopted by you.

14. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

• (a) Anxiety
• (b) Preparation
• (c) Voluntary
• (d) Stetionery

15. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Out of the blue

• (a) Undoubtedly
• (b) Unexpectedly
• (c) Unbelievably
• (d) Unconcerned

16. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The doctor came / after the patient / had / pass away.

• (a) The doctor came
• (b) pass away
• (c) after the patient
• (d) had

17. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. We _________ off old clothes and bought new ones for Diwali.

• (a) cost
• (b) coast
• (c) caste
• (d) cast

18. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. Louis was enthralled by the concept of a raised dots system. B. He made up his mind to use the technique to represent an alphabetic code. C. Blind persons could read large-letter books that are bulky with the aid of this alphabet code. D. Additionally, he developed the six-dot cell technology, which was at his fingertips.

• (a) DCAB
• (b) BCDA
• (c) ABCD
• (d) CDBA

19. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

• (a) Felicitate
• (b) Cotarminous
• (c) Ambient
• (d) Announce

20. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. The boxer showed audacity by agreeing to fight the champion.

• (a) Honesty
• (b) Desperation
• (c) Courage
• (d) Reparation

21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

• (a) increasing
• (b) strengthening
• (c) shining
• (d) developing

22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.

• (a) catered
• (b) catering
• (c) has catered
• (d) caters

23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.

• (a) political
• (b) public
• (c) personal
• (d) personnel

24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.

• (a) grand
• (b) weighty
• (c) massive
• (d) bulk

25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.

• (a) has witnessed
• (b) is witnessed
• (c) was witness
• (d) has been witnessed