SSC CGL 2024-19.09.2024-3 SSC Question Paper

SSC CGL 2024-19.09.2024-3 SSC Questions

71.
From a point A, a tangent line is drawn to the circle of radius 7 units. From the same point, a secant is drawn to the circle which cuts the circle at B and C and the point B is near A than C. What is the length of BC in units if the length of the tangent to the circle from point A is 21 units and the length of AB is 14 units?
A.
18.5
B.
16.5
C.
15.5
D.
17.5
ANSWER :
D. 17.5
72.
If A is an acute angle then the following expression is equal to what
A.
2CosecA
B.
2CosA
C.
2SecA
D.
2SinA
ANSWER :
A. 2CosecA
73.
Simplify
A.
602
B.
601
C.
603
D.
604
ANSWER :
B. 601
74.
The ratio of boys to girls initial in a college is 5 : 6. If 40 boys leave the college and 50 girls join the college, the ratio will become 8 : 11. Find the number of girls (initial) in the college.
A.
740
B.
860
C.
720
D.
640
ANSWER :
C. 720
75.
A class of 30 students appeared in a test. The average score of 12 students is 62, and that of the rest is 68. What is the average score of the class?
A.
63.6
B.
65.6
C.
66.6
D.
64.6
ANSWER :
B. 65.6
76.
English Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An utter state of confusion
A.
Pathos
B.
Engross
C.
Innuendos
D.
Chaos
ANSWER :
D. Chaos
77.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
After reflecting on the matter regarding his boss’s selfish attitude, Raju decided to force himself to perform an unpleasant action in a difficult situation in order to resolve the matter.
A.
bite the bullet
B.
dodge the bullet
C.
shoot the bullet
D.
ignore the bullet
ANSWER :
A. bite the bullet
78.
Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options.
The occurence of this phenomenon is quite rare.
A.
occurrance
B.
occerence
C.
occurrence
D.
occurance
ANSWER :
C. occurrence
79.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Meenakshi could have sent a reply.
A.
A reply could have be sent by Meenakshi.
B.
A reply could have been sent by Meenakshi.
C.
A reply could have sent by Meenakshi.
D.
A reply could have been send by Meenakshi.
ANSWER :
B. A reply could have been sent by Meenakshi.
80.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern
A.
Sympathy
B.
Apathy
C.
Empathy
D.
Antipathy
ANSWER :
B. Apathy