SSC CGL Mock – Tier II Paper I Mock Test 03 – Section I · Part B · Reasoning & General Intelligence
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SSC CGL Mock – Tier II Paper I Mock Test 03 – Section I · Part B · Reasoning & General Intelligence – 26 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.
AnalogyAs ULCK is to XOFN, so KAHD is to ?
Correct Answer: B [NDKG]
Explanation:
Each letter moves by +3, +3, +3, +3 in order: ULCK → XOFN; so KAHD → NDKG.
2.
AnalogyFind ? in 5 : 120 :: 8 : 504 :: 7 : ?
Correct Answer: C [336]
Explanation:
Rule: second = n³ − n. 5 → 120, 8 → 504; so 7 → 336.
3.
ClassificationWhich of Kanpur, Raipur, Gangtok, Patna does not belong?
Correct Answer: A [Kanpur]
Explanation:
Raipur, Patna, Gangtok are state capitals; Kanpur is not – it is not a state capital.
4.
Series7, 11, 19, 31, 47, ?
Correct Answer: A [67]
Explanation:
Rule: differences increase by 4: +4, +8, +12, +16, +20.
5.
SeriesWhich cluster fits: ENM, IPN, MRO, QTP, ?
Correct Answer: B [UVQ]
Explanation:
Each position moves on by a fixed step (letter 1: +4; letter 2: +2; letter 3: +1): ENM, IPN, MRO, QTP, UVQ.
6.
Coding–DecodingPLANET = 982754, MANTLE = 327485; METAL = ?
Correct Answer: D [35428]
Explanation:
Read each letter's digit from the two given words: M = 3, E = 5, T = 4, A = 2, L = 8 → 35428.
7.
Coding–DecodingIf YOUTH is coded 200, what number codes FORGE?
Correct Answer: C [30]
Explanation:
Code = position of first letter × position of last letter: YOUTH → 200; FORGE → 30.
8.
Mathematical OperationsAs printed, 4 + 24 ÷ 2 − 7 × 3 = 13 is false. Exchange which two signs to balance it?
Correct Answer: A [+ and −]
Explanation:
Interchanging + and −: 4 − 24 ÷ 2 + 7 × 3 = 13; no other interchange works.
9.
Mathematical OperationsSuppose '+' means '−', '−' means '+', '×' means '÷', '÷' means '×'; compute 28 ÷ 14 × 14 − 16 + 25.
Correct Answer: C [19]
Explanation:
Replace the signs: 28 × 14 ÷ 14 + 16 − 25 = 19 (÷ and × first, then + and −).
10.
Blood RelationsImran is the son of Esha. Esha is the mother of Manoj. Priya is the sister of Imran. Bina is the daughter of Priya. Which relation does Bina bear to Manoj?
Correct Answer: B [Niece]
Explanation:
Link the statements: Bina (daughter of Priya) → Priya (sister of Imran) → Imran (son of Esha) → Esha (mother of Manoj); so Bina is the niece of Manoj.
11.
Direction SenseFacing South-East, Rekha turns 135° anticlockwise, then 180° clockwise, then 135° clockwise, then 90° clockwise. Final direction?
Correct Answer: D [North-East]
Explanation:
Take clockwise as + and anticlockwise as −: net turn = −135 + 180 + 135 + 90 = 270°, i.e.
12.
Order & RankingSix students J, K, L, M, N and O are all of different heights. Exactly 3 students are taller than K. N is taller than J. K is taller than M. L is taller than N. M is taller than O. Who is the second tallest?
Correct Answer: B [N]
Explanation:
Only one order fits all the clues.
13.
SyllogismGiven statements:
1. Some hills are not rocks.
2. All rocks are stones.
3. All stones are pebbles.
Check: I. Some rocks are stones. II. All pebbles are hills.
1. Some hills are not rocks.
2. All rocks are stones.
3. All stones are pebbles.
Check: I. Some rocks are stones. II. All pebbles are hills.
Correct Answer: A [Only conclusion I follows]
Explanation:
I definitely follows; II does not follow.
14.
SyllogismStatements:
1. All bottles are jars.
2. Some jars are tins.
3. All tins are pots.
Conclusions:
I. No pots are tins is a possibility.
II. No jars are pots.
III. No bottles are tins.
Which conclusion(s) follow?
1. All bottles are jars.
2. Some jars are tins.
3. All tins are pots.
Conclusions:
I. No pots are tins is a possibility.
II. No jars are pots.
III. No bottles are tins.
Which conclusion(s) follow?
Correct Answer: A [None of the conclusions follows]
Explanation:
I does not follow; II does not follow; III does not follow.
15.
InequalityL ≥ Z ≤ M > N ≤ W. Do the conclusions I. M > W and II. M ≤ W definitely hold?
Correct Answer: C [Either conclusion I or II follows]
Explanation:
I: M > W does not follow (not definitely true); II: M ≤ W does not follow (not definitely true) – together they cover every possibility, so either I or II follows.
16. PuzzleName the person seated opposite Lokesh.
Directions (Q 47–49): Study the information and answer the questions that follow.
Eight friends Pooja, Imran, Karthik, Lokesh, Hari, Priya, Bharat and Tara sit around a circular table, all facing the centre (a person's left neighbour is the next person clockwise).
(1) Karthik sits to the immediate right of Hari.
(2) Imran sits to the immediate left of Hari.
(3) Priya sits to the immediate right of Karthik.
(4) Lokesh sits to the immediate left of Tara.
(5) Bharat sits second to the right of Tara.
Correct Answer: A [Imran]
Explanation:
The clues allow only one arrangement.
17.
(Use the directions above – Q 47–49)
PuzzleBharat's third neighbour on the left is who?
PuzzleBharat's third neighbour on the left is who?
Correct Answer: C [Lokesh]
Explanation:
The clues allow only one arrangement.
18.
(Use the directions above – Q 47–49)
PuzzleName the person sitting second to Hari's right.
PuzzleName the person sitting second to Hari's right.
Correct Answer: D [Priya]
Explanation:
The clues allow only one arrangement.
19.
Data SufficiencyQuestion: Five students Rekha, Jagan, Sameer, Karthik and Jatin are all of different heights. Sameer is taller than Rekha. Karthik is taller than Sameer. Sameer is not the shortest. Who is the tallest?
Statements:
I. Jatin is not the tallest. Jatin is not the shortest.
II. Jagan is not the shortest. Jagan is not the tallest.
Decide which statement(s) are sufficient to answer the question.
Statements:
I. Jatin is not the tallest. Jatin is not the shortest.
II. Jagan is not the shortest. Jagan is not the tallest.
Decide which statement(s) are sufficient to answer the question.
Correct Answer: D [Statements I and II together are sufficient, but neither alone is sufficient.]
Explanation:
Neither statement alone fixes the answer, but together they do.
20.
Data SufficiencyQuestion: Five students E, F, G, H and I are all of different heights. H is taller than E. H is taller than I. Who is the shortest?
Statements:
I. I is taller than E. F is taller than E.
II. Exactly 3 students are taller than I. H is taller than G.
Decide which statement(s) are sufficient to answer the question.
Statements:
I. I is taller than E. F is taller than E.
II. Exactly 3 students are taller than I. H is taller than G.
Decide which statement(s) are sufficient to answer the question.
Correct Answer: D [Statements I and II together are sufficient, but neither alone is sufficient.]
Explanation:
Neither statement alone fixes the answer, but together they do.
21.
Critical ReasoningSix friends A, B, C, D, E and F sit in a straight row, all facing north ('left' means towards the west end). A sits at one of the ends of the row. A sits somewhere to the left of C. C sits second to the right of A. D does not sit at either end. Only one person sits between B and E. Which of the following MUST be true?
Correct Answer: C [A sits at the extreme left end.]
Explanation:
The clues allow 6 arrangements; 'A sits at the extreme left end' holds in all of them, while each other option fails in at least one (e.g.
22.
CalendarIf 14 December 2027 falls on a Tuesday, on which day does 1 March 2028 fall?
Correct Answer: B [Wednesday]
Explanation:
From 14 December 2027 to 1 March 2028 there are 78 days = 11 weeks + 1 odd day; Tuesday + 1 = Wednesday.
23.
Missing NumberCorner numbers and centre: 8, 7, 7 → 49; 3, 7, 2 → 19; 6, 5, 8 → ?. What is ?
Correct Answer: A [22]
Explanation:
Inside number = top × left − right: 8, 7, 7 → 49; 3, 7, 2 → 19; third: 22.
24.
Word BuildingWhich option cannot be spelt with letters taken from TRANSPORTATION?
Correct Answer: D [TONIC]
Explanation:
TONIC needs 'C', which TRANSPORTATION does not have; the other three can be formed.
25.
Paper FoldingFolding (bottom half up over the top half; right half over the left half) is followed by punching (2 holes). How many holes in the opened sheet?
Correct Answer: C [8]
Explanation:
Each fold doubles the layers, so two folds give 2² = 4 layers; 2 punches × 4 layers = 8 holes (no hole lies on a fold line).
26.
Counting FiguresHere is a figure (3 × 2 cells with diagonals (2 crossed)). Find the total number of triangles.
Correct Answer: C [33]
Explanation:
Count the triangles of every size, smallest first, then those made of 2, 3 … parts: 33 in all.
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