SSC CGL 2024-18.09.2024-2 SSC Question Paper

SSC CGL 2024-18.09.2024-2 SSC Questions

71.
In a ∆PQR, PQ = PR and PT is perpendicular to QR. If PQ = 17 cm, PT = 15 cm, then what is the measure (in cm) of QR?
A.
8
B.
24
C.
16
D.
32
ANSWER :
C. 16
72.
If x + (1/x) = 2, then find the value of
A.
1
B.
2
C.
0
D.
−1
ANSWER :
B. 2
73.
Simplify
A.
12
B.
3.2
C.
2.6
D.
11
ANSWER :
C. 2.6
74.
The following pie chart shows expenditure in book publishing by a publisher under various heads.
Given that marked price of a book is RS.270,what is the cost of paper to publish a single copy of the book is the marked price of a book is 20% more than its cost price?
A.
Rs.68.75
B.
Rs.56.25
C.
Rs.62.15
D.
Rs.58.45
ANSWER :
B. Rs.56.25
75.
The given pie chart shows the amount of money (₹) spent (in degrees) on various sports by a sports academy in a particular year. Study the pie chart and answer the question that follows.
If ₹42,000 were spent on Soccer, then the money spent on Badminton, Tennis and Rugby taken together is what percentage (rounded off to 2 decimal places) more/less than the money spent on Cricket, Swimming and Hockey taken together?
A.
Less, 34.87%
B.
More, 28.95%
C.
More, 34.87%
D.
Less, 28.95%
ANSWER :
D. Less, 28.95%
76.
English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Rohan exercised and ate a lot, lest he should not be weak.
A.
lest he should not weak
B.
lest he would be weak
C.
lest he would not be weak.
D.
lest he should be weak
ANSWER :
D. lest he should be weak
77.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the given sentence.
Despite his annoyance, Rahul knew that rushing the delicate process would only lead to mistakes.
A.
Susceptibility
B.
Absurdity
C.
Gnawer
D.
Serenity
ANSWER :
D. Serenity
78.
Select the most appropriate option that means the same as the underlined group of words to fill in the blank.
Most of the rivers dry up during the summer season, but the Ganga is full of water round the year because it is __________.
A.
biennial
B.
biannual
C.
perennial
D.
annual
ANSWER :
C. perennial
79.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given group of words.
On cloud nine
A.
Being angry with someone
B.
Being very delighted
C.
Flying in the sky
D.
Being very high
ANSWER :
B. Being very delighted
80.
Select the correct spelling to fill in the blank.
When numerous ideas are presented in a historical context, more than mere ______ can be seen.
A.
parallelism
B.
paralialism
C.
paralelism
D.
parollelism
ANSWER :
A. parallelism