SSC CGL Mock – Tier I Mock Test 03 – Section A · General Intelligence & Reasoning

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SSC CGL Mock – Tier I Mock Test 03 – Section A · General Intelligence & Reasoning – 22 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.  
AnalogyGiven sets: (13, 176, 7), (9, 91, 10). Select the set that follows the same rule.

Correct Answer: C [(8, 76, 12)]

Explanation:

middle = first² + third: 13, 7 → 176; 9, 10 → 91; 8, 12 → 76.

2.  
AnalogyPairs (5, 26) and (10, 101) follow a rule. Using it, (7, ?) = ?

Correct Answer: A [50]

Explanation:

Rule: second = square of the first number + 1.

3.  
AnalogyChoose the set related in the same way as (4, 70, 6); (3, 32, 5)

Correct Answer: D [(6, 228, 12)]

Explanation:

middle = first³ + third: 4, 6 → 70; 3, 5 → 32; 6, 12 → 228.

4.  
ClassificationOdd pair: 5 : 120; 8 : 505; 3 : 24; 6 : 210

Correct Answer: B [8 : 505]

Explanation:

second = first³ − first in 5 : 120; 3 : 24; 6 : 210; 8 : 505 breaks it.

5.  
ClassificationPick the odd one out – Patna, Jaipur, Shillong, Cuttack

Correct Answer: D [Cuttack]

Explanation:

Shillong, Jaipur, Patna are state capitals; Cuttack is not – it is not a state capital.

6.  
Seriesd__ada_adac_dac_ – which letters complete the series?

Correct Answer: A [accaa]

Explanation:

The block 'daca' repeats: daca daca daca daca.

7.  
SeriesComplete: FCO, KHQ, PMS, URU, ?

Correct Answer: B [ZWW]

Explanation:

Each position moves on by a fixed step (letter 1: +5; letter 2: +5; letter 3: +2): FCO, KHQ, PMS, URU, ZWW.

8.  
Coding–DecodingDigit code: LEMON → 78561, KIDNEY → 329184. Find DENIM.

Correct Answer: C [98125]

Explanation:

Read each letter's digit from the two given words: D = 9, E = 8, N = 1, I = 2, M = 5 → 98125.

9.  
Coding–DecodingBASKET carries the code 104. Which number does KITTEN carry?

Correct Answer: B [83]

Explanation:

Code = sum of reverse positions (A = 26 … Z = 1): BASKET → 104; KITTEN → 83.

10.  
Mathematical OperationsIf '+' means '−', '−' means '+', '×' means '÷', '÷' means '×', evaluate 13 ÷ 12 + 2 × 2.

Correct Answer: D [155]

Explanation:

Replace the signs: 13 × 12 − 2 ÷ 2 = 155 (÷ and × first, then + and −).

11.  
Mathematical Operations2 ∗ 4 ∗ 18 ∗ 15 ∗ 16 = 10. Which sequence of signs makes it true?

Correct Answer: C [÷ × − +]

Explanation:

2 ÷ 4 × 18 − 15 + 16 = 10 (BODMAS); it is the only arrangement of the four signs that works.

12.  
Blood RelationsAjay is the father of Suresh. Varsha is the wife of Kumar. Kumar is the son of Ajay. What is Varsha to Suresh?

Correct Answer: A [Sister-in-law]

Explanation:

Link the statements: Varsha (wife of Kumar) → Kumar (son of Ajay) → Ajay (father of Suresh); so Varsha is the sister-in-law of Suresh.

13.  
Direction SensePrakash initially faces North. After turning 90° anticlockwise, then 90° anticlockwise, then 90° anticlockwise, which direction is Prakash facing?

Correct Answer: B [East]

Explanation:

Take clockwise as + and anticlockwise as −: net turn = −90 − 90 − 90 = −270°, i.e.

14.  
Syllogism1. All bottles are jars.
2. Some jars are tins.
Test the conclusions I. Some jars are bottles. and II. Some tins are not jars.

Correct Answer: A [Only conclusion I follows]

Explanation:

I definitely follows; II does not follow.

15.  
Venn DiagramFrom the figure (graduates, employed, married), How many married are also graduates?

Correct Answer: A [31]

Explanation:

Add the numbers in every region that fits the condition: 31.

16.  
PuzzleFive persons Divya, Om, Pooja, Rekha and Rajesh live on the 5 floors of a building, one on each floor; floor 1 is the lowest and floor 5 the top. Om lives on the floor immediately above Rekha. Exactly 3 persons live between Divya and Rekha. Only one person lives between Rekha and Rajesh. On which floor does Pooja live?

Correct Answer: C [4]

Explanation:

Only one arrangement satisfies all the clues.

17.  
CalendarTuesday is the day on 19 June 2007. Name the day on 25 December 2007.

Correct Answer: D [Tuesday]

Explanation:

From 19 June 2007 to 25 December 2007 there are 189 days = 27 weeks + 0 odd days; Tuesday + 0 = Tuesday.

18.  
Missing NumberInside numbers follow one rule: 5, 8, 6 → 38; 6, 2, 6 → 28; 4, 6, 6 → ?. Missing number?

Correct Answer: C [32]

Explanation:

Inside number = (top + left + right) × 2: 5, 8, 6 → 38; 6, 2, 6 → 28; third: 32.

19.  
Alphabet TestArrange GARDEN alphabetically; count letters still in place.

Correct Answer: A [0]

Explanation:

Answer: 0. Alphabetical order: ADEGNR.

20.  
Paper FoldingFolding (right half over the left half; bottom half up over the top half) is followed by punching (1 hole). How many holes in the opened sheet?

Correct Answer: B [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).

21.  
Counting FiguresExamine this figure (3 × 3 grid). Count all the squares in it.

Correct Answer: A [14]

Explanation:

Squares of every size: 3² + 2² + 1² = 14.

22.  
Dice & CubesWhen the net I· / K· / HJ / ·G / ·L forms a cube, which face is opposite J?

Correct Answer: B [L]

Explanation:

In a net, faces with exactly one face between them in a straight line are opposite: G–K, H–I, J–L.

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