SSC CGL 2023-19.07.2023-4 SSC Question Paper

SSC CGL 2023-19.07.2023-4 SSC Questions

71.
If (a + b + c) = 20, and a² + b² + c² = 152, find the value of a³ + b³ + c³ - 3abc
A.
560
B.
640
C.
480
D.
720
ANSWER :
A. 560
72.
If the surface area of a cube is 5046 cm², then the volume of the cube is:
A.
26189 cm³
B.
25145 cm³
C.
22812 cm³
D.
24389 cm³
ANSWER :
D. 24389 cm³
73.
The distance between the centres of two circles of radii 2 cm and 6 cm is 5 cm. Find the length of the direct common tangent.
A.
6 cm
B.
3 cm
C.
9 cm
D.
5/2 cm
ANSWER :
B. 3 cm
74.
If the price of petrol increased by 7%, then by what percentage should the consumption be decreased by the consumer, if the expenditure on petrol remains unchanged?
A.
6(58/107)%
B.
5(11/107)%
C.
3(49/107)%
D.
4(99/107)%
ANSWER :
A. 6(58/107)%
75.
A sum of money at a fixed rate of simple interest amounts to 21,630 in 3 years and to 31,708 in 4 years. Find the sum (in ₹).
A.
1132
B.
1296
C.
1396
D.
1448
ANSWER :
C. 1396
76.
English Comprehension
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.The olive tree grows slowly yet lives a long time.
B.The normal lifespan of an olive tree is 300-400 years, but olive trees as ancient as 3000 years have been discovered.
C.The olive is a well known Mediterranean native evergreen tree whose fruit and oil are used in cuisine and cooking.
D.As a result, the olive tree is known as the immortal tree in mythology and botany
A.
CDAB
B.
CABD
C.
DBCA
D.
ABCD
ANSWER :
B. CABD
77.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who enjoys doing dangerous things, in a way that other people may think is
A.
Cavalier
B.
Lunatic
C.
Gallant
D.
Daredevil
ANSWER :
D. Daredevil
78.
Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
The Dutta company has not being making new school bags since the lockdown commenced.
A.
since
B.
has not
C.
being
D.
commenced
ANSWER :
C. being
79.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the capitalised word in the given sentence. Taking a BRISK walk can often induce a feeling of well-being.
A.
Slow
B.
Late night
C.
Quick
D.
Dusky
ANSWER :
A. Slow
80.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word
Partial
A.
Unjust
B.
Prejudiced
C.
Doubtful
D.
Unbiased
ANSWER :
D. Unbiased