SSC CGL Mock – Tier I Mock Test 09 – Section A · General Intelligence & Reasoning

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SSC CGL Mock – Tier I Mock Test 09 – Section A · General Intelligence & Reasoning – 21 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.  
Analogy4 : 20 :: 9 : 90 :: 8 : ?

Correct Answer: D [72]

Explanation:

Answer: 72. Rule: second = n × (n + 1).

2.  
AnalogySets (6, 34, 11) and (6, 18, 3) – find the set built the same way.

Correct Answer: A [(2, 18, 7)]

Explanation:

middle = (first + third) × 2: 6, 11 → 34; 6, 3 → 18; 2, 7 → 18.

3.  
AnalogyIf RDU → TFW, then JUL → ?

Correct Answer: C [LWN]

Explanation:

Each letter moves by +2, +2, +2 in order: RDU → TFW; so JUL → LWN.

4.  
ClassificationOdd one out: 31, 19, 97, 58

Correct Answer: A [58]

Explanation:

31, 19, 97: each is a prime number, but 58 is not.

5.  
SeriesEDB, GIC, IND, KSE, ?

Correct Answer: B [MXF]

Explanation:

Each position moves on by a fixed step (letter 1: +2; letter 2: +5; letter 3: +1): EDB, GIC, IND, KSE, MXF.

6.  
SeriesBlanks in _bd___cbd_bd are filled by

Correct Answer: C [ccbdc]

Explanation:

The block 'cbd' repeats: cbd cbd cbd cbd.

7.  
Coding–Decoding'xi jo ga' means 'girls play dance'; 've xi jo' means 'girls sing play'; 've ga re' means 'dance sing well'. Which word-code stands for 'sing'?

Correct Answer: D [ve]

Explanation:

'sing' occurs in the second and third sentences; the code common to them and absent from the other sentence is ve.

8.  
Coding–DecodingIf DREAM becomes WIVZN in a code, PLANT becomes?

Correct Answer: D [KOZMG]

Explanation:

Rule: each letter is replaced by its opposite letter (A↔Z, B↔Y, …).

9.  
Mathematical OperationsThe four ∗ in 18 ∗ 4 ∗ 16 ∗ 22 ∗ 18 = 76 stand for +, −, × and ÷. Select the signs in order.

Correct Answer: B [÷ × + −]

Explanation:

18 ÷ 4 × 16 + 22 − 18 = 76 (BODMAS); it is the only arrangement of the four signs that works.

10.  
Mathematical OperationsHere 9 + 8 × 6 − 4 ÷ 3 = 18 does not hold. Exchange which two signs to balance it?

Correct Answer: C [− and ÷]

Explanation:

Interchanging − and ÷: 9 + 8 × 6 ÷ 4 − 3 = 18; no other interchange works.

11.  
Blood RelationsPrakash is the son of Anil. Nalini is the mother of Rekha. Anil is the brother of Nalini. Then Prakash is Rekha's what?

Correct Answer: A [Cousin]

Explanation:

Link the statements: Prakash (son of Anil) → Anil (brother of Nalini) → Nalini (mother of Rekha); so Prakash is the cousin of Rekha.

12.  
Direction SenseWhich direction does Kavya face after turning 135° clockwise, then 45° anticlockwise, then 180° clockwise, if Kavya started facing South?

Correct Answer: D [East]

Explanation:

Take clockwise as + and anticlockwise as −: net turn = 135 − 45 + 180 = 270°, i.e.

13.  
SyllogismAssume the statements are true.
1. Some kites are birds.
2. All birds are planes.
I. Some planes are not birds.
II. Some planes are birds.

Correct Answer: B [Only conclusion II follows]

Explanation:

I does not follow; II definitely follows.

14.  
Venn Diagramdancers, women and actors are shown. How many actors are also dancers?

Correct Answer: C [8]

Explanation:

Add the numbers in every region that fits the condition: 8.

15.  
PuzzleSix friends Jatin, Farhan, Bina, Gautam, Varsha and Shalini sit in a straight row, all facing north ('left' means towards the west end). Jatin sits immediately to the left of Shalini. Bina sits third to the right of Farhan. Jatin sits third to the right of Varsha. Gautam sits immediately to the left of Farhan. How many persons sit between Jatin and Bina?

Correct Answer: B [1]

Explanation:

Only one arrangement satisfies all the clues.

16.  
ClockSeen in a plane mirror, a clock at 1:46 seems to show what time?

Correct Answer: A [10:14]

Explanation:

Mirror time = 11:60 − 1:46 = 10:14.

17.  
Missing NumberFind the centre number of the third triangle: 2, 3, 2 → 14; 2, 5, 9 → 32; 2, 7, 2 → ?.

Correct Answer: C [22]

Explanation:

Inside number = (top + left + right) × 2: 2, 3, 2 → 14; 2, 5, 9 → 32; third: 22.

18.  
Word BuildingACCOMPLISHMENT: which of these words cannot be formed?

Correct Answer: D [RAIN]

Explanation:

RAIN needs 'R', which ACCOMPLISHMENT does not have; the other three can be formed.

19.  
Paper FoldingFolds: bottom half up over the top half; left half over the right half. Then 1 hole is punched as shown. How many holes appear when the sheet is opened out?

Correct Answer: A [4]

Explanation:

Each fold doubles the layers, so two folds give 2² = 4 layers; 1 punch × 4 layers = 4 holes (no hole lies on a fold line).

20.  
Counting FiguresHere is a figure (triangle, 4 apex lines, 1 cross line). How many triangles can be seen in all?

Correct Answer: C [12]

Explanation:

Count the triangles of every size, smallest first, then those made of 2, 3 … parts: 12 in all.

21.  
Dice & Cubes2 positions of a die show top N, front M, right K; top O, front L, right K. Opposite of M?

Correct Answer: B [L]

Explanation:

Faces seen next to M cannot be opposite it (K, N); turning the views into one cube (match a common face and keep the clockwise order of the faces around it) puts L opposite M.

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