SSC CGL 2024-09.09.2024-3 SSC Question Paper

SSC CGL 2024-09.09.2024-3 SSC Questions

71.
If then the value of
A.
2121/769
B.
-2121/769
C.
769/2121
D.
-769/2121
ANSWER :
B. -2121/769
72.
A number is first increased by 12% and then increased by 23%. The number, so obtained, is now decreased by 34%. What is the net increase or decrease percent in the original number (nearest to an integer)?
A.
10% increase
B.
9% decrease
C.
10% decrease
D.
9% increase
ANSWER :
B. 9% decrease
73.
A dishonest shopkeeper claims to sell salt at a rate of โ‚น25/kg. The cost price of the salt is โ‚น25/kg. Not satisfied with this, he tries to make profit by removing 200 gm from each kg. What is the shopkeeperโ€™s gain percentage?
A.
15%
B.
25%
C.
30%
D.
20%
ANSWER :
B. 25%
74.
A thief noticed a policeman at a distance of 600 metres. The thief started running and the policeman chased him. The thief and policeman are running at speeds of 12 km/h and 15 km/h, respectively. Find the time (in minutes) required for the policeman to catch the thief.
A.
8
B.
10
C.
12
D.
15
ANSWER :
C. 12
75.
Find the area (in cm2) of the sector whose perimeter is 64/3 cm and central angle is 60ยฐ. (use ฯ€=22/7)
A.
47/3
B.
77/3
C.
68/3
D.
85/3
ANSWER :
B. 77/3
76.
English Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Morbid compulsion to consume alcohol continuously
A.
Satyromania
B.
Maniac
C.
Kleptomania
D.
Dipsomania
ANSWER :
D. Dipsomania
77.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The painting was admired by art enthusiasts from around the world.
A.
The painting was being admired by art enthusiasts from around the world.
B.
Art enthusiasts from around the world admired the painting.
C.
Art enthusiasts from around the world have admired the painting.
D.
The painting has been admired by art enthusiasts from around the world.
ANSWER :
B. Art enthusiasts from around the world admired the painting.
78.
Select the word segment that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the sentence meaningfully.
(Each participant have) performed well.
A.
Each participant was
B.
Each participant has
C.
Each participant have been
D.
Each participant were
ANSWER :
B. Each participant has
79.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Fatima was at her witsโ€™ end trying to decide on a serene place for spending the holidays in.
A.
So worried, confused or annoyed that she does not know what to do next
B.
So worried, confused or annoyed that she became unconscious
C.
So calm and composed that she knows what to do next
D.
So worried, confused or annoyed that she insulted others for no reason
ANSWER :
A. So worried, confused or annoyed that she does not know what to do next
80.
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
P. having the opportunity of observing peopleโ€™s
Q. we respect and appreciate their point of views
R. the advantage of travelling different places and
S. culture, custom and lifestyle, is that
A.
RQPS
B.
PSQR
C.
RPSQ
D.
SQPR
ANSWER :
C. RPSQ