SSC CGL Mock – Tier I Mock Test 04 – Section A · General Intelligence & Reasoning
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Answer: 1. Inner cubes: (3 − 2)³ = 1.
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SSC CGL Mock – Tier I Mock Test 04 – Section A · General Intelligence & Reasoning – 19 questions, subject: Full Mock Tests. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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1.
AnalogyPick the word that fits the blank: Laos : Kip :: Cambodia : ____
Correct Answer: D [Riel]
Explanation:
Kip is the currency of Laos; in the same way the currency of Cambodia is the Riel.
2.
AnalogyLetter analogy: GDW – JGB, WSY – ?
Correct Answer: A [ZVD]
Explanation:
Each letter moves by +3, +3, +5 in order: GDW → JGB; so WSY → ZVD.
3.
AnalogyComplete the pair: Energy – Joule; Capacitance – ?
Correct Answer: C [Farad]
Explanation:
The SI unit of energy is the joule; the unit of capacitance is the farad.
4.
ClassificationFind the letter group that differs: DGL, QTZ, KNS, QTY
Correct Answer: C [QTZ]
Explanation:
In QTY, KNS, DGL the letter gaps are +3 and +5; QTZ breaks this pattern.
5.
SeriesNext/missing term of 5, 9, 17, 29, 45, ?
Correct Answer: B [65]
Explanation:
Rule: differences increase by 4: +4, +8, +12, +16, +20.
6.
SeriesFind ?: C6V, F9U, I15T, L24S, ?
Correct Answer: A [O36R]
Explanation:
First letter +3; number: +3, +6, +9, +12; last letter −1 each time → O36R.
7.
Coding–DecodingWATER is coded YZVDT. Find the code of CHAIR.
Correct Answer: D [EGCHT]
Explanation:
Rule: letters move +2 and −1 alternately.
8.
Coding–DecodingGiven: 'ho zo fo' means 'and strong good'; 'zo mi pa' means 'tea tastes and'; 've pa ho' means 'sweet tea good'. Which code means 'and'?
Correct Answer: C [zo]
Explanation:
'and' occurs in the first and second sentences; the code common to them and absent from the other sentence is zo.
9.
Mathematical OperationsHere 8 + 6 × 5 ÷ 24 − 24 = 37 does not hold. Which two signs must be interchanged?
Correct Answer: B [− and ÷]
Explanation:
Interchanging − and ÷: 8 + 6 × 5 − 24 ÷ 24 = 37; no other interchange works.
10.
Mathematical OperationsWith the signs changed as '+' means '÷', '−' means '+', '×' means '−', '÷' means '×', find the value of 14 ÷ 2 × 30 − 14.
Correct Answer: D [12]
Explanation:
Replace the signs: 14 × 2 − 30 + 14 = 12 (÷ and × first, then + and −).
11.
Blood RelationsEsha is the sister of Radha. Balu is the husband of Fatima. Radha is the daughter of Balu. Which relation does Esha bear to Fatima?
Correct Answer: A [Daughter]
Explanation:
Link the statements: Esha (sister of Radha) → Radha (daughter of Balu) → Balu (husband of Fatima); so Esha is the daughter of Fatima.
12.
Order & RankingFarhan: 8th from the left and 8th from the right. Row strength?
Correct Answer: A [15]
Explanation:
Same position from both ends: 8 + 8 − 1 = 15.
13.
SyllogismGiven statements:
1. All rivers are lakes.
2. No lakes are ponds.
Check: I. No rivers are ponds. II. Some rivers are not ponds.
1. All rivers are lakes.
2. No lakes are ponds.
Check: I. No rivers are ponds. II. Some rivers are not ponds.
Correct Answer: D [Both conclusions I and II follow]
Explanation:
I definitely follows; II definitely follows.
14.
PuzzleFive friends A, B, C, D and E sit in a straight row, all facing north ('left' means towards the west end). D sits immediately to the left of B. B sits immediately to the left of E. B sits third to the right of A. How many persons sit between C and E?
Correct Answer: B [2]
Explanation:
Only one arrangement satisfies all the clues.
15.
CalendarIf 15 November 1997 falls on a Saturday, on which day does 22 August 1998 fall?
Correct Answer: C [Saturday]
Explanation:
From 15 November 1997 to 22 August 1998 there are 280 days = 40 weeks + 0 odd days; Saturday + 0 = Saturday.
16.
Missing NumberMatrix rows: 8, 10, 108 | 9, 12, 153 | 5, 7, ?. Missing number?


Correct Answer: C [54]
Explanation:
In each row, third number = a+b² (a, b = first and second numbers): 8, 10 → 108; 9, 12 → 153; so 5, 7 → 54.
17.
Word ArrangementPut these in alphabetical order: 1. Hunter 2. Helmet 3. Salmon 4. Kettle 5. Falcon
Correct Answer: D [5, 2, 1, 4, 3]
Explanation:
Dictionary order: Falcon → Helmet → Hunter → Kettle → Salmon.
18.
Counting FiguresGiven figure: triangle, 3 apex lines, 1 cross line. Triangles of every size – how many?


Correct Answer: B [6]
Explanation:
Count the triangles of every size, smallest first, then those made of 2, 3 … parts: 6 in all.
19.
Dice & CubesA cube, painted outside, is divided into 27 unit cubes. Number with no face painted?


Correct Answer: D [1]
Explanation:
Answer: 1. Inner cubes: (3 − 2)³ = 1.
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