SSC CGL Mock – Tier I Mock Test 08 – Section A · General Intelligence & Reasoning

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SSC CGL Mock – Tier I Mock Test 08 – Section A · General Intelligence & Reasoning – 20 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.  
AnalogyFrequency is to Hertz as what is to Electric charge?

Correct Answer: B [Coulomb]

Explanation:

The SI unit of frequency is the hertz; the unit of electric charge is the coulomb.

2.  
AnalogyIf PML → NOR, then BMK → ?

Correct Answer: D [MOD]

Explanation:

Write the group backwards and move every letter +2: PML → LMP → NOR; BMK → KMB → MOD.

3.  
AnalogyWhich word bears the same relation to Guilty as Superior bears to Inferior?

Correct Answer: A [Innocent]

Explanation:

Superior is the opposite of Inferior; the opposite of Guilty is Innocent (the other options mean nearly the same as Guilty).

4.  
ClassificationSpot the odd number pair: 7 : 56; 11 : 134; 3 : 12; 15 : 240

Correct Answer: C [11 : 134]

Explanation:

second = first² + first in 7 : 56; 3 : 12; 15 : 240; 11 : 134 breaks it.

5.  
ClassificationOdd word: Sulphur, Copper, Iron, Silver

Correct Answer: C [Sulphur]

Explanation:

Silver, Copper, Iron are metals; Sulphur is not – it is a non-metal.

6.  
SeriesComplete: 9, 6, 16, 18, 23, 54, 30, ?

Correct Answer: B [162]

Explanation:

Rule: two series alternate: 9, 16, 23, 30 (+7) and 6, 18, 54, 162 (×3).

7.  
SeriesNext term: B9X, D16W, F25V, H36U, ?

Correct Answer: D [J49T]

Explanation:

First letter +2; number: squares of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; last letter −1 each time → J49T.

8.  
Coding–DecodingIf QUIVER becomes RWLZJX in a code, BRIDGE becomes?

Correct Answer: A [CTLHLK]

Explanation:

Rule: 1st letter +1, 2nd +2, 3rd +3, and so on.

9.  
Coding–Decoding'ho be tu' means 'books old costly'; 'be re ho' means 'old costly are'; 'xi re ho' means 'old are rare'. Code for 'books'?

Correct Answer: D [tu]

Explanation:

'books' occurs in the first sentence; the code common to it and absent from the other sentences is tu.

10.  
Mathematical OperationsThe four ∗ in 6 ∗ 4 ∗ 7 ∗ 10 ∗ 7 = 0 stand for +, −, × and ÷. Which order of signs fills the ∗ correctly?

Correct Answer: C [+ − × ÷]

Explanation:

6 + 4 − 7 × 10 ÷ 7 = 0 (BODMAS); it is the only arrangement of the four signs that works.

11.  
Mathematical OperationsHere 17 + 3 ÷ 24 − 16 × 8 = 87 does not hold. Swapping which pair of signs makes it correct?

Correct Answer: A [× and ÷]

Explanation:

Interchanging × and ÷: 17 + 3 × 24 − 16 ÷ 8 = 87; no other interchange works.

12.  
Blood RelationsFamily facts – Rekha is the sister of Aruna. Charan is the father of Lata. Aruna is the daughter of Charan. Relation of Rekha with Lata?

Correct Answer: B [Sister]

Explanation:

Link the statements: Rekha (sister of Aruna) → Aruna (daughter of Charan) → Charan (father of Lata); so Rekha is the sister of Lata.

13.  
Order & RankingIf Anil is 8th from both ends of a row, how many persons are there?

Correct Answer: B [15]

Explanation:

Same position from both ends: 8 + 8 − 1 = 15.

14.  
Syllogism1. All lions are tigers.
2. All tigers are cats.
Do the conclusions follow?
I. Some tigers are not lions.
II. No tigers are lions.

Correct Answer: C [Neither conclusion I nor II follows]

Explanation:

I does not follow; II does not follow.

15.  
PuzzleSix persons Deepak, Charan, Esha, Uday, Yamini and Farhan live on the 6 floors of a building, one on each floor; floor 1 is the lowest and floor 6 the top. Exactly 3 persons live between Charan and Esha. Deepak lives on the floor immediately above Esha. Esha lives on the floor immediately above Farhan. Farhan lives on the floor immediately above Yamini. Who lives on floor 1?

Correct Answer: C [Charan]

Explanation:

Only one arrangement satisfies all the clues.

16.  
Calendar2033's calendar repeats first in which year?

Correct Answer: D [2039]

Explanation:

Need the same starting day and the same non-leap type: odd days from 2033 add up to a multiple of 7 first at 2039, which is also a non-leap year.

17.  
Missing NumberRows 9, 5, 22 | 7, 11, 10 | 12, 7, ? – which number replaces ?

Correct Answer: A [29]

Explanation:

In each row, third number = 3a−b (a, b = first and second numbers): 9, 5 → 22; 7, 11 → 10; so 12, 7 → 29.

18.  
Word Arrangement1. Bridge 2. Dinner 3. Basket 4. Beacon 5. Signal – arrange as in a dictionary.

Correct Answer: C [3, 4, 1, 2, 5]

Explanation:

Dictionary order: Basket → Beacon → Bridge → Dinner → Signal.

19.  
Counting FiguresLook carefully at the drawing (4 × 4 grid). Squares of every size – how many?

Correct Answer: C [30]

Explanation:

Squares of every size: 4² + 3² + 2² + 1² = 30.

20.  
Dice & Cubes27 small cubes come from a painted cube (3 along each edge). Count those with three faces painted.

Correct Answer: B [8]

Explanation:

Only the corner cubes have three painted faces: 8.

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