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Table of Contents PREFACE ............................................................................................................................................. 4 STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION (SSC) – AN INTRODUCTION .............................................. 5 LIST OF OPEN EXAMINATIONS CONDUCTED BY SSC ..................................................................... 5
SSC COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL EXAM 2014 ....................................................................... 6 SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Notification ...................................................................................... 6 Important Dates ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Names of Posts ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Educational Qualification............................................................................................................................... 7 Age Limit ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 Scheme of Examination ................................................................................................................................. 7 How to Apply ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Application Fee ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Selection Procedure ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Examination Scheme for SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014 ............................................................... 8 PERSONALITY TEST/INTERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... 9 Skill Test: FOR THE POST OF TAX ASSISTANTS (Central Excise & Income Tax) .................................................. 9 Syllabus for SSC Combined Graduate Level(Tier-I)Exam 2014............................................................................ 10 General Intelligence & Reasoning ................................................................................................................ 10 General Awareness ..................................................................................................................................... 11 Quantitative Aptitude.................................................................................................................................. 11 English Comprehension ............................................................................................................................... 11 Syllabus for SSC Combined Graduate Level(Tier-II)Exam 2014 ........................................................................... 11 Paper-I : Quantitative Ability ....................................................................................................................... 11 Paper-II : English Language & Comprehesion ............................................................................................... 12 Paper-III : Statistics for Investigator Grade-II, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation & Compiler in RGI .......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Tips and Strategies for SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2014 .......................................................... 14 English Comprehension ............................................................................................................................... 14 Quantitative Aptitude.................................................................................................................................. 14 General Intelligence and Reasoning ............................................................................................................. 15 General Awareness ..................................................................................................................................... 17 Time Management Tips ............................................................................................................................... 19
SSC COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL EXAM 2013: (COMPLETE QUESTION PAPER) ........ 20 Part A General Intelligence and Reasoning .......................................................................................................... 20 Part B General Awareness ................................................................................................................................... 41 Part C Quantitative Aptitude ............................................................................................................................... 52 Part D English Comprehension ............................................................................................................................. 67
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SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2013: (Answers).......................................................................................... 79 SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2013: (Explanations) ................................................................................... 81
SSC COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL EXAM 2012: (COMPLETE QUESTION PAPER) ..... 118 Part A General Intelligence and Reasoning ........................................................................................................ 118 PART- B General Awareness .............................................................................................................................. 134 PART- C Quantitative Aptitude .......................................................................................................................... 145 PART- D English Comprehension ........................................................................................................................ 158 SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2012: (Answers)........................................................................................ 169 SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2012: (Explanations) ................................................................................. 171
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SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) – An Introduction The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is an attached office of the Department of Personnel and Training. The function of SSC is to make recruitment to(i) (ii)
Group “B” posts in the various Ministries/Departments of the Govt. of India and their Attached and Subordinate Offices and Group “C” posts in the various Ministries/Departments of the Govt. of India and their Attached and Subordinate Offices.
SSC Conducts both Open Level and Departmental Exams for the recruitment. LIST OF OPEN EXAMINATIONS CONDUCTED BY SSC S.No.
Name of Examination
Posts to be filled
1.
Combined Graduate Level Examination
Assistants ,in CSS,AFHQ, MEA etc, Inspectors in Central Excise/Preventive Officer/Income Tax, Inspector of Posts, Sub Inspector in CBI, Divl Accountants, Auditors,UDC etc
2.
Tax Assistant Examination
Tax Assistant in CBDT & CBEC
3.
Statistical Investigators (SSS) Grade IV Examination
Statistical Investigators (SSS( Grade IV in Deptt. of Statistice & PI
4.
Junior Engineers(Civil & Elect) Examination
Junior Engineers (Civil & Elect) in CPWD/Deptt of Posts,Military Engineering Service
5.
Junior Translators (CSOLS) Examination
Junior Translators of CSOLS Cadre in DOL
6.
Section Officer (Comml Audit) Examination
Section Officer(Commercial Audit)
7. 8.
Deputy Field Officer (Cab Sectt) Examination Data Entry Operator(DEO) Examination
Deputy Field Officer(Cabinet Sectt) Data Entry Operator(DEO)
9.
Sub Inspector in CPOs Examination
Sub Inspector in CPOs
10.
Section Officer (Audit) Examination
Section Officer (Audit)
11.
Combined Matric Level Examination
Steno Gr"C", Steno Gr "D", & LDC
12.
Section Officer (Accounts) Examination
Section Officer(Accounts)
SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014 SSC COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL EXAM 2014: NOTIFICATION Staff Selection Commission will conduct the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2013 for the recruitment to the different posts. The Graduation from a recognized University is the minimum Educational Qualification for the examination. The eligible candidate can apply for the posts before 15 February 2013. IMPORTANT DATES Opening Date for Online Registration: 18 January 2014 Closing Date for Online Registration: 14 February 2014 Date of Examination: 27 April 2014 and 4 May 2014 NAMES OF POSTS Assistant Central Secretariat Service Assistant Central Vigilance Commission Assistant Intelligence Bureau Group Assistant Ministry of Railway Group Assistant Ministry of External Affairs Group Assistant Ministry of External Affairs Group Assistant AFHQ Group Assistant Other Ministries/ Departments/Organisations Assistant Other Ministries/ Departments/Organisations Inspector of Income Tax CBDT Inspector, (Central Excise) CBEC Inspector (Preventive Officer) Inspector (Examiner) Assistant Enforcement Officer: Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue Sub Inspectors Central Bureau of Investigation Inspector of Posts Department of Post Divisional Accountant Offices under CAG Statistical Investigator Gr.II M/Statistics & Prog Implementation Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics Group “B” Auditor Offices under C&AG Auditor Offices under CGDA Auditor Offices under CGA & others SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
Accountant/ Junior Accountant Offices under C&AG Accountant/ Junior Accountant Offices under CGA & others Upper Division Clerk Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres Tax Assistant CBDT Tax Assistant CBEC Compiler Registrar General of India Sub-Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION Compiler: Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with Economics or Statistics or Mathematics as compulsory or Elective subject. Statistical Investigator Grade – II: Bachelors Degree with Statistics as one of the main subjects or Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics (with Statistics as a papers studied in one year/two years/all three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects or Bachelor’s Degree with Economics (with Statistics as a paper studied in one year/two years/all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects or Bachelor’s Degree with Commerce (with Statistics as a paper studied in one year/two years/all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects All other Posts: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent AGE LIMIT Age Limit for all the posts will be 18 Years to 27 Years SCHEME OF EXAMINATION The Examination will be conducted in three tiers as indicated below: Tier -I -- Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type) Tier -II -- Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type) Tier -III -- Personality Test cum Interview/Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test (wherever applicable)/ Document Verification & Descriptive/on-line test of qualifying nature.
SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
HOW TO APPLY The candidate can apply through online and offline mode of application and registration before 15 February. APPLICATION FEE Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Physically Handicapped, and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from paying application fee, as per extant government orders All other candidates are required to pay Rs 100/-
SELECTION PROCEDURE The candidates will be selected on the basis of Written Papers prescribed for different posts and interview. After this, the merit list of candidates will be prepared by the commission. EXAMINATION SCHEME FOR SSC COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL EXAM 2014 The Examination will be conducted in three tiers as indicated below: Tier -I -- Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type) Tier -II -- Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type) Tier -III -- Personality Test cum Interview/Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test (wherever applicable)/ Document Verification & Descriptive/on-line test of qualifying nature. Tier 1 (Posts for which interview is prescribed other than Statistical Investigator Grade 2) General Intelligence and Reasoning – 50 marks General Awareness- 50 marks Quantitative Aptitude- 50 marks English Comprehension- 50 marks Total marks is 200 marks. Duration will be of two hours. Tier 2 (Posts for which interview is prescribed other than Statistical Investigator Grade 2) Quantitative Abilities – 200 marks (100 questions) Duration will be 2 hours SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
English Language Comprehension: 200 marks Total Marks will be 400. The Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) will be required for the post of Assistant CSS only, and for the same the total marks will be 700. For posts, where no interview is prescribed the total marks will be 600. Candidates qualifying in Tier 2 of the examination, for the computer proficiency test and interview for the posts of Assistant in CSS, interview for the other interview posts, Data Entry Skill Test for posts of Tax Assistant and document verification for other non interview posts, will be subjected to a short description paper/online test of not more than one hour’s duration with questions drawn from “English Language and Comprehension”, “Quantitative Abilities “and “General Awareness”. The examination will be qualifying in nature and will not be taken into account for determining the position of the candidates in the merit order. Students must also note that there will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Tier 1, and in Tier 2, there will be negative marking of 0.25 marks in paper 2 and 0.50 marks in paper 1 and paper 3 for each wrong answer. PERSONALITY TEST/INTERVIEW For posts for which Interview cum Personality Test is prescribed, the Personality Test/ interview will carry a maximum of 100 marks. NOTE-I: The Commission, at its discretion may fix different minimum qualifying marks in interview for General and Reserved category candidates. NOTE-II : The interview will be held at the Commission‘s Regional /Sub Regional Offices of the Commission or at any other place as decided by the Commission. NOTE-III : SC/ST candidates called for interview will be paid TA as per Govt. Orders. However, no TA is payable to any candidate for appearing in the written examination. NOTE-IV : Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate. SKILL TEST: FOR THE POST OF TAX ASSISTANTS (CENTRAL EXCISE & INCOME TAX) Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) at 8,000 (eight thousand) Key Depression per hour on Computer. The “Data Entry Speed” Skill Test at 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes will be of qualifying nature. Computer will be provided by the Commission at the Centre/venue notified for the purpose. Candidates shall not be allowed to bring their own Key-board. SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
NOTE-I: The Skill test will be conducted in the manner decided by the Commission for the purpose. NOTE-II: Only those candidates who secure at least the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as may be fixed by the Commission at their discretion, will be eligible to appear in the SKILL TEST. The SKILL TEST will be held at the Commission‟s Regional/Sub Regional Offices or at other Centres as may be decided by the Commission. NOTE-III: EXEMPTION FROM SKILL TEST FOR OH CANDIDATES: OH CANDIDATES OPTING FOR THE POST OF TAX ASSISTANT IN CBDT ARE EXEMPTED FOR APPEARING IN SKILL TEST. OH CANDIDATES OPTING FOR POST OF TAX ASSISTANT IN CBEC ARE NOT EXEMPTED FROM SKILL TEST. HH AND VH CANDIDATES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE SKILL TEST. NOTE-IV: Detailed instructions regarding Skill Test will be sent by the Regional /Sub Regional Offices of the Commission to eligible candidates declared qualified for appearing in Skill Test. NOTE-V: VH CANDIDATES MAY BE ALLOWED COMPENSATORY TIME OF 20 MINUTES IN DEST AT PAR WITH TYPING TEST. ONLY THOSE VH CANDIDATES WHO OPT FOR SCRIBES IN THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION WILL BE PROVIDED PASSAGE READER AT THE TIME OF SKILL TEST. NOTE-VI: The Skill Test will be of qualifying nature.
SYLLABUS FOR SSC COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL(TIER-I)EXAM 2014 GENERAL INTELLIGENCE & REASONING Questions of both verbal and non-verbal type Questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc. The topics are, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Fi ural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding 8 de-coding, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/pattern -folding 8 un-folding, Figural Pattern — folding and completion, Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching, Classification of centre codes/roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Other subtopics, if any.
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GENERAL AWARENESS Questions in this section will be asked for testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. The several questions will specially designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research. QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE The questions in this section will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The main scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio 8 Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Allegation, Time and distance, Time 8 Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra 8 Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centers, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons , Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram and Pie chart. ENGLISH COMPREHENSION The question will be asked to judge the candidates’ ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability, etc.
SYLLABUS FOR SSC COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL(TIER-II)EXAM 2014 PAPER-I : QUANTITATIVE ABILITY The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be the computation of whole numbers, decimals ,fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio & Proportion,Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons , Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart PAPER-II : ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPREHESION Questions in this components will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling/detecting mis-spelt words, idioms & phrases, one word substitution, improvement of sentences, active/passive voice of verbs, conversion into direct/indirect narration, shuffling of sentence parts, shuffling of sentences in a passage, cloze passage & comprehension passage. PAPER-III : STATISTICS FOR INVESTIGATOR GRADE-II, MINISTRY OF STATISTICS & PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION & COMPILER IN RGI Collection Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data – Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions. Measures of Central Tendency- Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles. Measures of Dispersion- Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion. Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis – Different types of moments and their relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis. Correlation and Regression – Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman’s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlation (For three variables only). Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes’ theorem. Random Variable and Probability Distributions – Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial , Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variable (discrete). Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and non-probability sampling techniques(simple random sampling, stratified sampling, SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling and quota sampling); Sampling distribution(statement only); Sample size decisions. Statistical Inference - Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals. Analysis of Variance - Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data. Time Series Analysis - Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods. Index Numbers - Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers. NOTE-I : Questions in Paper-I will be of 10th standard level, Paper-II of 10+2 level and Paper-III of graduation level. NOTE- II: (i)The Commission will have full discretion to fix separate minimum qualifying marks in each of the papers in Tier II and in the aggregate of all the papers separately for each category of candidates (viz. SC/ST/OBC /PH/ExS/General (UR) Only those candidates who qualify in all the papers as well as in the aggregate would be eligible to be considered for being called for Interview and/or Skill Test. (ii)There will be different set of Questions for Visually Handicapped (VH) candidates in PaperI-Quantitative Ability, which shall not have any component of Map/Graphs/Statistical Data/ Diagrams/Figures/Geometrical problems/Pie-chart etc. However, components of other papers will be the same as that for general candidates. NOTE-III: Any representation to key of the examination will be scrutinized with the help of experts, wherever necessary, and evaluation in that case will be done with modified answer key. The decision of the Commission in this regard will be final and no further representation will be entertained.
SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
TIPS AND STRATEGIES FOR SSC COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL EXAMINATION 2014 Jagranjosh.com is an ideal destination for the candidates where, the candidates get complete information about all banking exam like notifications, previous year question papers, Model Practice sets, Online test, eBooks etc. our banking team develop each and every product by amalgamating proper ingredients after proper understanding of exam requirement. Here are some tips and strategies related to all 4 sections of SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (Tier I) 2014. ENGLISH COMPREHENSION Each section will have 50 questions with negative marking of .25 marks for each wrong answer. Here are some tips and strategies related to English Language, which will help the students to score well in the examination. English Language Section is included in SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam to test your English language ability. • The candidates should have good knowledge of rules of Grammar and its correct usage in right perspective. • Questions from the topics like Reading Comprehensions, Sentence Arrangement, Synonyms, Antonyms, spelling test, common error, fillers etc are being asked. • The rules of part of speech must be understood well as they are highly required to solve grammar part. • Vocabulary of candidates should also be strong to answer synonyms and antonyms. • The candidate should give attention to the various exceptions to the grammatical rules also as it is highly helpful in spotting Errors type questions. • They should have good reading ability for attempting questions of Reading Comprehension.
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE Quantitative Aptitude section will have 50 questions with negative marking of .25 marks for each wrong answer. Here are some tips and strategies related to Quantitative Aptitude, which will help the students to score well in the examination. • Quantitative Aptitude section generally includes questions from topic like Simplification, Approximation, Profit and Loss Percentage, Discount, Average, Data Interpretation, Time and Work, Trigonometry, Ratio Proportion, Square Roots, Decimal and Fractions. SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
• Knowledge of Basic Mathematics from class V to X is required for QA Section of SSC Combined Higher Secondary Exam. In Mathematics, questions from Trigonometry,Algebra and Geometry are asked. • The candidates should know the basic concepts applied in each chapter. Application of those concepts with right method is the key to solving questions. • By heart learning of formulas and their application would be perfect way to solve many questions. • Basic calculation and approximation concept should be strong as they directly drive the candidate to right option. A small amount of time is to be devoted for learning fast calculation methods including Vedic maths. It helps in saving time devoted for each question. • More and More Practice of Model Questions and Previous Year Questions will be very helpful for the candidates in scoring well in the exam. GENERAL INTELLIGENCE AND REASONING General Intelligence & Reasoning section will have 50 questions with negative marking of .25 marks for each wrong answer. Here are some tips and strategies related to General Intelligence & Reasoning, which will help the students to score well in the examination. The General Intelligence and Reasoning occupies prominent position in almost all the competitive examinations. General Intelligence and Reasoning is variously rendered as Mental Ability, Reasoning Ability, Mental Aptitude, Analytical Skills, and Aptitude. This questions in this section broadly classified into both verbal and non verbal type. Topics Covered in Verbal Section a) Analogy b) Classification c) Word Formation/Building d) Ranking/Arrangement e) Blood Relationship f) Distance and Direction g) Series h) Mathematical Problem i) Arrangement of Words in a Logical Order SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
j) Venn Diagram k) Symbols and Notations l) Trends m) Cubes and Dices n) Coding Decoding o) Problem Solving p) Statement and Conclusion q) Syllogism Skill Set Required for Verbal Section Verbal Reasoning incorporates in itself the skills in language and the capacity to infer something logically means reasoned thinking or reasoned conclusion. The best approach to perform better in verbal reasoning is to follow instructions, identify the root of the problem and to work with a cool and cautious mind. Topics Covered in Non Verbal Reasoning a) Series b) Analogy c) Classification/Grouping d) Embedded Figure e) Paper Folding and Cutting f) Completion of Figure g) Mirror and Water Image Skill Set Required for Nonverbal Section This section is a part of abstract reasoning. It is meant to test your ability to argue, reasoning and thinking and finally arrive to valid conclusion with the help of different figures provided in options. Here, persons logic and thinking should be in right directions because once he/she start thinking in wrong direction
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The inherent logical procedure will help the candidates to find out the principle on which problem figure is based GENERAL AWARENESS The general Awareness Section of SSC-CGL Exam(Tier-I) Question Paper is aimed at testing the general awareness of the candidate about national and international affairs and matters that happens in everyday life. The questions from topics like History, Culture, Geography, Science, Economics, General Policy and Scientific Research would be asked in this section. Therefore, to prepare for this section, a candidate has to take into consideration all these topics and should try to ensure a fair amount of knowledge of the same. Topics
No of questions asked in 2013 Exam
History and Culture
8
Geography and Science
23
Economics
7
General Policy and Scientific Research
3
Current General Knowledge
6
Total
50
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History and Culture For preparation of history part, the candidates are required to go through historical events (Dates, Person involved, and places of happening, and final outcome) Make a good notes of all the important events of pasts and try to learn them by heart Geography and Science The preparation of geography and science involves continuous revision of the important concepts, facts, problems that you would have marked during book reading. For this, the candidates should make notes for important discoveries, life processes, Cells, Environment, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Nutrition, Atmosphere, Climate, Soil, Land and Resources Thorough revision of all the topics will make the candidates more confident. Economics Economics is one the important section in General Awareness Section of the Question Paper. The candidates should have good knowledge of Basic Economy, National income and aggregates, Demand, Supply, Foreign Exchange, Economic Development, Balance of Payment and National and International Financial Institutions etc. General Policy and Scientific Research One should thoroughly learn and revise policies, programs, latest updating in economy to score well in exam Latest Scientific researches with the name of researchers and its main implications should be properly prepared for CGL Tier 1 Exam. Current General Knowledge Prepare notes of important banking news, economy news and corporate affairs and revise them meticulously to keep yourselves perfect in General Awareness Keep an eye on latest happenings and read a daily newspaper to yourselves updated with latest news.
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TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS Managing time in proper way is extremely important for the candidates who are preparing for the upcoming SSC CGL Exam. Before appearing in the examination, the candidates must have to review below mentioned important tips and manage time in better way. • Reach the examination venue, 30 minutes prior of scheduled time to avoid any discomfort • Pre-Plan your travel to avoid delay • If the candidate live far from the exam venue than reach the destination before two or a day before. Carry valid ID proof such as Passport/PAN Card/ Driving License/Voter’s Card/Bank passbook with photograph/Photo Identity Proof issued by a Gazetted Officer (on official letterhead) or Photo Identity Proof issued by a People’s Representative (on official letterhead)/Identity card issued by a recognized college/University/Aadhar card with photograph/Employee ID in original as well as a photocopy • Call letter with your recent passport size photograph • Bring all the necessary things along like ball point pen for rough work and other documentation works. When START signal for Test is given, do not waste your time in first reading all the questions as is done in the School/College/University examinations.
SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2013: (Complete Question Paper) Part A General Intelligence and Reasoning Directions (Q. Nos. 1-3) In the following questions, from the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. 1.
DISTANCE (a) DANCE (b) STAND (c) SANE (d) TEASE
2.
RESURRECTIONIST (a) TOURIST (b) NOISE (c) SORCERER (d) TENDER
3.
COMMERCIALISM (a) CROME (b) LANCER (c) MISER (d) OSCAR
4.
If DIVINE is coded as AFSFKB, then POWERFUL is coded as (a) XLHOJVIM (b) MLTBDCRI SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(c) MLWBOCRI (d) HLTBNCRI 5.
If NOTE is written as PQVG, then TIME is written as (a) VQOG (b) VKOG (c) VOKG (d) VGKO
6.
If SMART is coded as UKCPV, then WONDER is coded as (a) YMPPRT (b) YMPBGP (c) YMPBFP (d) YMBPPG
Directions (Q. Nos. 7 and 8) In the following questions, which of the following interchange of signs would make the given equation correct? 7.
10 + 10 ÷ 10 − 10 × 10 = 10 (a) + and – (b) + and ÷ (c) + and ⤬ (d) ÷ and +
8.
(8 – 8) + 8 ⤬ 32 = 64 (a) ⤬, +, – (b) −,÷, + (c) +,÷, + (d) +,÷, ⤬ SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
9.
If ‘R’ Stands for’–’, ‘A’ stands for ‘+’, ‘B’ stands for ′ ÷ ′ and ‘C’ stands for ‘⤬’, then what is the value of the given equation? (BODMAS rule will not be applicable) 25 A 37 C 2 B 4 R 1 =? (a) 32 (b) 35 (c) 30 (d) 27
Directions (Q. Nos. 10-15) In the following questions, select the related letter/word/ number form the given alternatives. 10. Chisel : Sculptor :: Harrow : ?
(a) Gardener (b) Mason (c) Blacksmith (d) Guard 11. Moon : Satellite :: Earth: ?
(a) Sun (b) Planet (c) Solar system (d) Round 12. BJCI : JBIC :: CXDW : ?
(a) JCDU (b) BCJU (c) EVFU (d) XCWD
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13. AB : NO :: LM : ?
(a) OL (b) KP (c) PK (d) YZ 14. AG : IO :: EK : ?
(a) LR (b) MS (c) PV (d) SY 15. 25 : 175 :: 32 : ?
(a) 150 (b) 170 (c) 162 (d) 160 Directions (Q. Nos. 16-21) In the following questions, select the one which is different from the other three responses? 16.
(a) Shimla (b) Darjeeling (c) Ooty (d) Agra
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17.
(a) Foal (b) Hen (c) Lamb (d) Leveret 18.
(a) BADC (b) XWZY (c) VUST (d) NMPO 19.
(a) DCFG (b) FEHI (c) JILM (d) HGJL 20.
(a) (1, 0) (b) (2, 3) (c) (3, 8) (d) (4, 27) 21.
(a) (96, 24) (b) (39, 18) (c) (81, 54) SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(d) (82, 64) 22. Which one of the given responses would be a meaningful order of the following words
in ascending order? 1. Accommodation 2. Perception 3. Scheme formation 4. Assimilation 5. Sensation (a) 1, 2, 3, 5, 4 (b) 5, 2, 3, 4, 1 (c) 5, 1, 4, 2, 3 (d) 5, 2, 4, 3, 1 23. Which of the given responses would be a meaningful order of the following starting
from the inner layer? 1. Hydrosphere 2. Atmosphere 3. Biosphere 4. Lithosphere (a) 4, 1, 3, 2 (b) 2, 4, 3, 1 (c) 3, 1, 2, 4 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 Directions (Q. Nos. 24-27) In the following questions, a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series?
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24. EJO, FKP, GLQ, HMR, ?
(a) ABC (b) DEF (c) MNO (d) INS 25. B O C N D M E ? ?
(a) LF (b) OP (c) KL (d) EF 26. 7, 2 = 59 ; 5, 3 = 28 ; 9, 1 = 810 ; 2, 1 = 13 ; 5, 4 = ?
(a) 19 (b) 9 (c) 20 (d) 239 27. 120, 440, 960, 1680, ?
(a) 2600 (b) 3240 (c) 3040 (d) 2400
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Directions (Q. Nos. 28-30) In the following question, select the missing number from the given responses. 28.
81
64
16
4
9
49
36
16
25
108
96
?
25
5
5
30
5
6
35
?
5
(a) 230 (b) 140 (c) 120 (d) 410 29.
(a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 6 (d) 7
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30.
24
51
67
2
4
6
5
7
5
53
211
?
(a) 135 (b) 235 (c) 247 (d) 407 31. G is fatter than H but not as fat as M. Q is also not as fat as M. Who is the most lean
person in the group? (a) Q (b) H (c) G (d) M 32. A man walks 15 m South. Then, turning to his right he walks 15 m. Then, turning to his
left, he walks 10 m. Again turns to his left and walks 15 m. How far is he from his initial position? (a) 10 m (b) 25 m (c) 15 m (d) 60 m
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33. There are five buses M, N, O, P, Q in a row on a road. Bus M is standing at the front and
Q is standing at the back end. Bus N stands between M and O. Bus P stands between O and Q. Which bus is in the middle of the five? (a) M (b) P (c) N (d) Q 34. If ‘+’ stands for ‘multiplication’, ‘ 10 + 10 + 10 – 10 x 10 = 10 From option (c), after interchanging the signs 10 x 10 ÷ 10 – 10 + 10 = 10 SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
⇒ 10 x 1 – 10 + 10 = 10 ⇒ 20 – 10 = 10 8. (d) From the Given equation ⇒ (8 – 8) + 8 x 32 = 64 From option (d), after putting signs (8 + 8) ÷ 8 x 32 = 64 ⇒ 16 + 8 x 32 = 64 ⇒ 2 x 32 = 64 9. (c) From the Given equation = 25 A 37 C 2 B 4 R 1 According to the question, after putting signs 25 + 37 x 2 ÷ 4 – 1 = 62 x 2 ÷ 4 – 1 (BODMAS Rule not applied) = 124 ÷ 4 – 1 = 31 – 1 = 30 10. (a) As, 'Sculptor' made Idol with help of 'Chisel'. Similarly, 'Gardener' plough garden with the help of 'Harrow'. 11. (b) As, 'Moon' is a 'Satellite'. Similarly, 'Earth' is a 'Planet'. 12. (d) Observe the following pattern:
13. (d) Observe the following pattern:
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14. (b) Observe the following pattern:
15. (d) As, 25 and 25 ⤬ 7 = 175 Similarly, 32 and 32 ⤬ = 160 16. (d) Except 'Agra', all others are mountain places. 17. (b) Except 'Hen', all others are young one. 18. (c) Observe the following pattern:
Hence, 'VUST' is different from the other three. 19. (d) Observe the following pattern:
Hence, 'HGJL' is different from the other three. 20. (d) Observe the following pattern: (a) 1 and 12 – 1 = 0 (b) 2 and 22 – 1 = 3 (c) 3 and 32 – 1 = 8 (d) 4 and 42 – 1 = 15 # 27 Hence, (4, 27) is different from the other three. 21. (a) Only in (96, 24), first number is multiple of second number.
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22. (d) Words in meaningful ascending order are as follows: Sensation (5)
Perception (2)
Assimilation (4)
Scheme formation (3)
Accomodation (1)
23. (a) Words in meaningful order starting from the inner layer are as follows: Lithosphere (4)
Hydrosphere (1)
Biosphere (3)
Atmosphere (2)
24. (d)The pattern of series are as follows:
25. (a) The pattern of series are as follow:
26. (a) (a) As, 7, 2 ⇒ (7 – 2) + (7 + 2) ⇒ 59 5, 3 ⇒ (5 – 3) + (5 + 3) ⇒ 28 9, 1 ⇒ (9 – 1) + (9 + 1) ⇒ 810 and 2, 1 ⇒ (2 – 1) + (2 + 1) ⇒ 13 Similarly, 5, 4 ⇒ (5 – 4) + (5 + 4) = 19 27. (a) The pattern of series are as follows:
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28. (b) See the below table: Col 1
Col 2
Col 3
81(92)
64(82)
16(42)
4(22)
9(32)
49(72)
36(62)
16(42)
25(52)
108(9⤬2⤬6)
96(8⤬3⤬4)
140(4⤬7⤬5)
29. (d) As, 25 = 5 ⤬5
(in first row)
and 30 = 5 ⤬ 6
(in second row)
Similarly, 35 = 7 ⤬ 5
(in third row)
30. (d) As, 24 ⤬ 2 + 5 = 53
(in first column)
and 51 ⤬ 4 + 7 = 211
(in second column)
Similarly, 67 ⤬ + 5 = 407
(in third column)
31. (b) As given in the question, M > G> H and M> Q ∴M>Q>G>H Hence, H is the most leaned person in the group. 32. (b) Man’s walking direction are as follows:
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33. (*) Buses standing order are as follows: M
N
O
P
Q
34. (c) Observe the below options: (a) 20 – 4 ÷ 4 + 8 < 2 x 26 = 20 + 4 – 4 x 8 – 2 > 26 = 24 – 4 x 4 > 26 = 24 – 16 > 26 = 8 > 26
(False)
(b) 20 x 8 + 15 < 5 ÷ 9 – 8 = 20 > 8 x 15 ÷ 5 – 9 + 8 = 20 > 8 x 3 – 9 + 8 = 20 > 24 – 9 + 8 = 20 > 32 – 9 = 20 > 23
(False)
(c) 20 < 2 + 10 ÷ 4 – 6 x 100 = 20 ÷ 2 x 10 – 4 + 6 > 100 = 10 x 10 – 4 + 6 > 100 = 106 – 4 > 100 = 102 > 100
(True)
(d) 20 < 5 + 25 ÷ 10 – 2 x 96 = 20 ÷ 5 x 25 – 10 + 2 > 96 = 4 x 25 – 10 + 2 > 96 = 100 – 10 + 2 > 96 = 102 – 10 > 96 = 92 > 96
(False)
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35. (b) Nits’s walking directions are as follows:
Hence, required distance (OD) = OC(=AB) + CD = (5 + 10)km = 15km 36. (d) Rajat’s walking directions are as follows:
Hence, required distance (OC) = AB = 2m 37. (d) According to the given statements, venn-diagram is as follows:
Conclusions I. √ II. √ 38. (b) According to the given statements, venn-diagram is as follows:
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Conclusions I. √ II. √ III. ⤫ IV. ⤫ 39. (b)
Opposite faces are: A⇔D B⇔F C⇔E ∴ From above it can be observed that Opposite faces cannot adjacent to each other. Hence, answer figure (b) can be created by folding the given figure. 40. (d) ∴ Number 3 appear in same face. Hence, 2 is opposite to number 6 and 5 is opposite to number 1. 41. (d)
Hence, from the answer figure (d) question figure's pieces have been cut. 42. (d) (d) Number 1 is common in all four figures. Hence, number 1 region represents employed, truthful and illiterate social workers. 43. (d) As, (42 + 32 + 52 + 22) ÷ 2 = 27 (middle number) and (52 + 62 + 22 + 32) ÷ 2 = 37 (middle number) SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
Similarly, (52 + 22 + 22 + 92) ÷ 2 = 114 ÷ 2 =17 (middle number) 44. (b) Since Number 3 is common in all three figures. Hence, number 3 area represents women graduate sub-inspectors of police. 45. (c) Answer figure (c) will complete the pattern of the given question figure. 46. (b) Answer figure (b) will complete the pattern of the given question figure. 47. (c)
Hence, in answer figure (c) question figure is hidden/embedded. 48. (d) answer figure (d) will appear when a piece of paper is folded and punched as shown in the questo figures. 49. (c)
Hence, when the mirror is held at MN answer figure (c) is the exact mirror image of the question figure. 50. (c) C ⟶ 11, 23, 32, 40 A ⟶ 00, 13, 21, 33, 42 R ⟶ 57, 68, 77, 88, 99 D ⟶ 03, 10, 22, 30, 41 ∴ CARD ⟶ 11, 33, 57, 22 51. (c) Persistence of vision is responsible for the working of Newton's colour disc experiment.
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52. (a) The dimension MLT–2 corresponds to force. Force is the product of mass of the body and its acceleration. 53. (c) Max Plank explained the distribution of energy in the spectrum of radiations of a hot body by his Quantum Theory of Radiation. According it, the Radiant energy is always in the form of tiny bundles of light called quanta i.e., the energy is absorbed or emitted discontinuously, each quantum has some definite energy. Which depends upon the frequency of the radiations. 54. (d) An optical fiber is a flexible transparent fiber made of glass (silica) or plastic. It can function as a wave guide or light pipe to transmit light between the two ends of the fiber. Its transmits light along its axis by the process of total internal reflection. 55. (c) ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer) was the first electronic generalpurpose computer. ENIAC (1946) was designed to calculate artillery firing tables for the US Army's Ballistic Research Laboratory. It constructed at the University of Pennsylvania's Moore School of Electrical Engineering. 56. (b) The Internet protocol suite is the networking model and a set of communications protocols used for the Internet and similar networks. It is commonly known as TCP/IP, because its most important protocols the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the Internet Protocol (IP) were the first networking protocols defined in this standard. 57. (c) Chitin is a long-chain polymer of a N-acetylglucosamine, a derivative of glucose and is found in many places throughout the natural world. It is the main component of the cell-walls of fungi, the exoskeletons of arthropods such as crustaceans and insects. 58. (d) Rutherford's scattering experiment proved the presence of nucleus is atoms. It suggests that the entire mass of an atom is concentrated on its centre at the nucleus, the nucleus is surrounded by electrons that more around the nucleus with a very high speed in circular paths called orbits. 59. (c) The emission spectrum of a chemical element or chemical compound is the spectrum of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation emitted due to an atom's electrons making a transition from a high energy state to a lower energy state. 60. (c) Blood pressure may be increased by the excessive secration of Estradiol (Sex Harmone). 61. (a) The theory that gases in the atmosphere might increase Earth's temperature was first postulated by Joseph Fourier in 1827, a scientist who also seems to have coined the term "Green House Gases". 62. (c) Bhopal gas tragedy, was a gas leak incident in India, considered the world's worst industrial disaster. It occurred on the night of 2-3 December 1984 at the Union Carbide India SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh, over 5 lakh people were exposed to methyl isocynate gas and other chemicals. 63. (c) The particulate matter (PM -10) exhaled from the polluted atmosphere is often filtered out during the process of coughing and sneezing. 64. (b) Sarus crane is the state bird of Uttar Pradesh. 65. (d) Mount Tongario is a compound volcano in the Taupo volcanic zone of the North Island of New Zealand. Its Te Mari craters erupted in 2012, for the first time since 1897. 66. (c) Daocheng Yading Airport is located in Daocheng country in Graze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province. China. 67. (c) Virat Kohli has been named the Indian Cricketer of the year for 2011-12, picking up the Polly Umrigar Trophy and a cheque for Rs. 5 lakh at the BCCI awards function in Mumbai on Nov 22,2012. 68. (c) 30 January is observed as Martyr's Day at the National level. The date was chosen as it marks the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948. 69. (*) 6th World Carrom Championship 2012 held in Sri Lanka during 31 Oct. to 4th Nov. 2012 in Galadare hotel, Colombo. In this event Nishanta Fernando (Sri Lanka) won the men's single and Rashmi Kumari (India) won the women's single trophy. The team title won by Indian team. 70. (b) The camel's physiology allows it to cope with the salt intake from its food and from drinking salty water indeed, they need the salt and in the absence of natural source of salt, need to be given a daily ration of as much as 45-60 grams. 71. (d) 72. (a) On the eve of planning (1950-51) agriculture generated as much as 51 % of the country's national income. As per the 2011-12, quick estimates, agriculture and allied activities accounted for 14.01 % of the GDP, at constant 2004-05 prices. 73. (b) The second India-Africa Forum Summit 2011 was held at Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). The leaders discussed significant aspects of the India-Africa partnership with the objective of enhancing and widening its ambit for mutual benefit. 74. (c) Aurangzeb died in Ahmadnagar on 20 February 1707 at the age of 88 years. 75. (b) The principle of maximum social advantage was introduced by British economist Hugh Dalton. According to him, Public Finance is concerned with income and expenditure of public authorities and with the adjustment of one with the other. SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
76. (d) In 1966, the Government of India declared the devaluation of rupee, with a view to increase the exports of the country. So, the fourth plan was postponed and three annual plan were implemented. Some of the economists called this period, i.e., from 1966 to 1969, Plan Holiday. 77. (d) The ordinary and maximum tolerance limit of sound by human being is 70 db to 85 db. 78. (d) An economic theory is a tested Hypothesis. 79. (d) Indian Special Economic Rules amendment came in the year 2006. 80. (a) Provisions of citizenship in Indian Constitution become applicable from 26th January, 1949. 81. (c) Women of Bardoli gave the title of 'Sardar' to Ballabh Bhai Patel during Bardoli Satyagrah (1928). 82. (c) According to Marx's labour theory of value, human labour is the only source of net new economic value. 83. (a) Article 352 confers power on the President to make a proclaimation of Emergency on the grounds of war, external aggression or armed rebellion. 84. (b) The community development programme was launched on a pilot basis in 1952 to provide for a substantial increase in the country's agricultural programme and for improvements in systems of communication in rural health and hygiene and in rural education. 85. (d) Flag Satyagraha were conducted mostnotably in the city of Nagpur in 1923 but also in many other parts of India. 86. (c) Digambar is a sect of Jainism. They believed in the retention of the rule of nudity. 87. (c) Lord Hardinge II (1910-1916) was the viceroy, when Delhi (1911) became the capital of British India. 88. (c) The Indian Civil Liberties Union was established by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1936. 89. (b) The University of Mumbai (Bombay) is one of the oldest and premier universities in India. It was established in 1857 consequent upon "Woods Education Dispatch". 90. (*) Yosemite is a United States National park in the central Eastern portion of California. Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, water falls, clear streams, Gaint sequoia groves and bio-diversity.
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91. (b) The first Indian Satellite Aryabhatta was launched on April 19,1975 from Bainkanoor Space Centre. 92. (c) Vizagh Steel Plant, Vishakhapatnam is the only Indian shore based steel plant founded in 1971. 93. (a) North-South corridor connects Srinagar to Kanyakumari. 94. (a) Leachates are pollutants which move downward with percolating ground water. 95. (d) Lungs are located in the pleural cavity. 96. (d) Milk is an ideal food for Newborn babies. 97. (d) Transcription means the synthesis of RNA on a DNA template. 98. (b) Hydrochloric acid (HCI) is a component of Gastric acid. It is produced by cells lining the stomach. 99. (a) Emulsification is the breakdown of large fat globules into smaller, uniformly distributed particles. It is the first preparation of fat for chemical digestion by specific enzymes. 100. (c) Taxonomy is the academic discipline of defining groups of biological organisms on the basis of shared characteristics and giving names to those groups. 101. (d)
( x 2) ( x 9) ( x2
x 9 x 18)
( x 2 1x
18) 121 121 4 4
x 2 11x 11 x 2
18
2
49 4 11 On putting x 2 49 4 Minimum value of ( x 2) ( x 9)
49 4
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102. (c) Given, x x
2
y
2
y z z
2
6
20
According to the question, (x
z)2
y
x2
y2
z 2 2( xy
yz
zx)
2
(6) 20 2( xy yz zx) 36 20 2( xy yz zx) 16 2( xy yz zx) ( xy yz zx) 8 x3
y3
z 3 3xyz
y z) ( x2
(x
y2
z 2 ( xy
yz zx)
6(20 8) 6 12 72
103. (a) Let the third proportional be c. a
x y
y x
b
x2
y2
c
b2 a
c
c c
x2
y2
x y
y x
x2 x2
2
y2 y2 xy
xy
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104. (a) According to the question,
ACD 180 AC
72
108
CD
CAD
CDA 36
ACD 108 BAC 109
36
73
ABC 180
(72
73 )
180
145
35
105. (d)
OM MN ON 4 3 1 cm 2, O ' N radius at inner circle In
PMO, OP 2 OM 2
PM 3
2
9 1
1
2
PM
8 cm
2 2 cm PQ
2 2 2
4 2 cm
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106. (a) According to the question, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral . ABC 180 70 110 and
PBC (180 70
BCD 180
PCB 110 ) (180 60
60
120
120 )
130
107. (b)
According to the question, OPQ
90
ORP
In OQP, QP
OP 2 OQ 2 13
2
5
2
169 25 144 12 cm Area of
OQP
Area of PQDR
1 12 5 2 30 sq cm 2 30 60 sq cm
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108. (b) According to the Question, ACB 90
In ABC, CAB+ CBA+ ACB=180° 30°+90°+ CBA=180° CBA=180° 120°=60° ABCD is a cyclic trapezium. ADC=180° 60° = 120° 109. (a)
In BDC , y 180 2 x x 50 y x 50 0 x y
180
50
In ABC , 2 y 180 2 ( y x)
2x A A 0
2( 50)
A 0
A
180
100
110. (d) According to the question, SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
Then,
OD OB BCO
Then,
Then,
BC BC BOC
OBC 180
( BCO
180
(20
180
40
OBA 180 OB OA
BOC )
20 ) 140
140
40 ( radius of circle)
OBA OAB AOB 180 ( OBA 180 180 AOD 180
(40
OAB)
40 )
80 100 ( AOB BOC)
180
(100
20 )
180
120
60
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111. (b) CD 30cm AB 16cm OC 2 CM 2
Then, OM OM
2
17
15
2
289 225 64 8cm Similarly , ON
OA 17
2
2
8
289 64
AN
2
2
225 15cm
Re quired dis tan ce 15 8 7cm
112. (b) 1 2 sin( A B ) sin 30 sin( A B )
A B
30
cos( A B) cos( A B)
...(i) 1 2 cos 60
A B 30 ...(ii) From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get B=15 Value of B
15 180
12
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113. (d)
Given tn
tn tn
2
1
On putting n 1, t1
t1 tl
2
t3
1
t1 t2
..(i )
Given,
t1 1, t2
On putting tl
1, t2
2
2 in Eq. (i ), we get
t3 1 2 t3
3
Again, tn
tn tn
2
1
On putting n t2 2 t2 t2 1 t4
t 2 t3
t4
2 3
t4
5
2,
Similarly , putting n tn 2 tn tn 1 t3
t3 t3
2
t5
t3 t4
t5
3 5
t5
8
3,
1
114. (a) From option (a),
x 1 1 7954 7956 1 7954 7954 2 1
7954
1 7954
2
2
2 7954 7955
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115. (d)
1 5
C ' s 1 day's work
1 1 12 15
12 5 4 60 1 20 A: B :C A: B :C A ' s share
1 1 1 : : 12 15 20 5: 4:3 Rs.
960 5 12
Rs. 400 116. (c)
32 6
Ronald ' s 1 h work Elan ' s 1 h work
40 5
8
( Ronald : Elan) ' s 1 h work
32 :8 6
32 : 48 2:3 Total pages 110 Type by Ronald
110 2 5
Time taken by Ronald
44 pages
6 44 8 h 15 min 32
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117. (c)
(2 M
8 B) ' s 1 h work
1 80
1 160 1 (1M 3W 4 B) ' s 1 h work 96 1 1 1 3W ' s 1 h work 96 160 240 1 (2 M 3W ' s) 1 h work 20 1 1 1 2 M ' s 1 h work 120 240 240 1 (2 M 8 B) ' s 1 h work 80 1 1 8 B ' s 1 h work 80 240 2 1 240 120 5 12 (5M 12 B) ' s 1 h work 2 240 8 120 1 1 96 80 176 11 80 96 480 480 7 (5M 12 B) will finish 43 h 11 11 (1M
4 B) ' s 1 h work
118. (c) According to the question,
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= Area of ∆ B’ A’ C Hence, the required ratio = 3 : 4 119. (b) According to the question,
Area of circle
(1) 2
sq unit d 2 2 2
Side of square ABCD
2 unit
2
Area of square ABCD Area of semi - circle ABN
4
2
2 sq unit
1 2
1 2
2
sq unit
Hence, the required area
4•
2 4
4
2 2 sq unit
120. (d) Let the length of rectangle be 2x and breadth x. Let the side of square be a. According to the question,
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4a 4a 4a
2(2 x x) 2 3x 6x
4 2 a x a 6 3 Area of rec tan gle
x
2 a 3
2
2
2x2
2x x
8a 2 9
Area of square
a2
Re quired ratio
8a 2 2 :a 9
8:9
121. (a) Let the sum be x. According to the question,
x r t 100 x r t 2200
22
Interest Discount
...(i) Discount r t 100
20 r t 100 20 r t
22 20 200
r t 10 On putting r t 10 in Eq. (i ), 10 x 2200 x x
2200 10 220 Re quired sum
Rs. 220
122. (d) CP of one radio = Rs. 400 According to the question,
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Marked price 400 400 30% 400 30 400 100 400 120 Rs. 520 Discount 8% SP of one radio after discount 520 (100 8) 100 520 92 Rs. 478.40 100 (478.4 400) 100 Per cent profit 400 78.4 100 19.6% 400
123. (a) Per cent of reduction=
(1.25 1) 100 1.25
20%
124. (b) A: B
2:3
B :C 4:5 A : B : C 8 :12 :15 700 8 Rs.160 35 700 12 B's share= Rs.240 35 700 8 C's share= Rs.300 35 A's share=
125. (c) Let the monthly income A and B be Rs. 6x and Rs. 5x. According to the question,
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6 x 400 4 5 x 400 3 18 x 1200 20 x 1600 2x
400 400 2 200
x x
Total monthly income 11x 11 200 Rs. 2200 126. (b) According to the question,
A B 3 B C and B C
A B C
A 30
30
A B 3 30 A B Rs. 90 B C 5 5C C 30 6C 30 B 5 5 127. (c) Let the average of runs in 10th test was x. According to the question, Sum of 10th innings = 10x Sum of 11th innings = 11(x + 5) 10x + 100x = 11x + 55 x = 45 Present average of runs = 45 + 5 =50
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128. (a) Let the bought oranges in initial was x. 10 4 10 x CP of x oranges Rs. 4 According to the case II , 10 CP of 1 orange Rs. 5 10 x CP of x oranges Rs. 5 10 10 CP of 2 oranges x 4 5 9 Rs. x 2 20 SP of 1 orange Rs. 9 40 x SP of 2 x oranges Rs. 9 9 x 40 x Loss 2 9 CP of 1 orange
Rs.
90 x 20
x 81 80
x 18 18 x 100 Per cent loss 9x 18 2 x 100 2 18 9 x 200 100 162 81 19 1 % 81
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129.(b)
Total mixture 15L Alcohol : Water 1: 4 Quantity of alcohol in the mixture 15 1 3L 5 Quantity of water in the mixture 15 3 12 L Alcohol : Water in the new mixture 3 : (12 3) 3 :15 1: 5 1 100 Re quired percentage 6 2 16 % 3 130. (b)
Rate of riders 18 km / h Time taken by riders to change horses 6 min According to the question, 90 7 12 Because he stops every 7 km So he stops 12 times. Time taken by riders in 12 times 12 6 72 min 1 h 12 min 90 Total time 1 h 12 min 18 5 h 1 h 12 min 6 h 12 min
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131. (c)
Man ' s rate with current
15 3
Man ' s rate agamst current
5 km / h 15 15
15 2 15 2 km / h Man ' s rate of still water
1 5 2 2
3.5 km / h
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132. (d) Let the rate of simple int erest be r and principal x. According to the question, After 8 yr principal then int erest
2 x,
2x x
x
x r 8 100
x 2r
25
r
25 2
1 r 12 % 2 According to the case II , P r t A
Rs. 8000 25 % 2 2 yr r P 1 100
A 8000 1
2
25 2 100
2
2
9 8000 8 8000 81 Rs.10125 64 Compound int erest 10125 8000 Rs.2125
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133. (c)
According to the question, p q 5 p 2 q 2 55 Squaring both sides in Eq. (i ), we get ( p q)2 p2
...(i) ...(ii )
(5) 2
q 2 2 pq
25
55 2 pq 2 2 pq 30 pq 15 134. (b)
1
Given exp ression, a
4 a 2 Subtracting 2 from both sides, 1 a 2 4 2 a 2 1
a 2
2
a 2
On squaring both sides, a 2 a 2 a 2
2
1
2
2 4
a 2 2
1
2
4 2
a 2 2
1 a 2
2
2
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135. (c) Given, a b c s a
2
s b
2s 2
s c
2
s2
a 2 b2 c2 s 2 a 2 2sa s 2 b 2 2sb s 2 c 2 2sc s 2 a 2 b2 c2 4 s 2 a 2 b 2 c 2 2s (a b c ) a 2 b2 c2 4s 2 a 2 b 2 c 2 2s 2s a 2 b2 c2 a 2 b2 c2 1 a 2 b2 c2
136. (a)
x. y ( x y ) 1 On cubing both sides, [ x. y ( x
y )]3
x3 y 3 [ x3
y 3 3xy ( x
x3
y 3 3 xy ( x
y )] 1 1 3 3 x y
y)
1 x3 3 x y x. y ( x y ) 1
3 xy ( x
y)
Given, 3 1
1 x y3
1 x y3
x3
3
(1)3
3
3
x3 y3
y3
y3 3
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137. (c)
Given exp ression, a 3 b3 c3 a3
0
b3 c 3
On cubing both sides, we get ( a 3 )3 a9
(b3 c3 )3 b9 c9 3b3c3 (b3 c3 )
On putting b3 c 3 a9
a3 ,
b3 c9 3b3c3a 3
a 9 b9 c9 3a 3b3c3
0
138. (a)
Circumference cov erd in 72 88m Total circurcumference of circle 360 440m 72 2 r 440m 440 440 7 r 2 2 22 r 70m 88
(r
length of repe)
139. (b) Let x dx d
2sin 2 cos
3cos 3sin
for max or min 2 cos tan
3sin
dx d 0
0
2 3
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140. (c)
2 cos 2 45
152(sin 30
3sin 30
4 cos 2 45
......... 17 sin 30
18cos 2 45
1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 ......... 18 2 2 2 2 2 1 152 1 2 3 ......18 2 76 18 19 38 18 19 2 19 2 18 19 (19) 2 (6) 2 152
A perfect square 141. (a) 142. (a) Length of longer diagonal 2 8cos 30
2 8
3 2
8 3
143. (c) angle r1 r2
area radius area / angle area / angle
angle2 angle1 r1 r2
1 2
75 60
5 4
144. (d) Required ratio = 100 : 40 = 5: 2 145. (a) Total number of students = 4 + 6 + 10 + 8 + 5 = 33 146. According to the Histogram, Clearly, maximum number of students is in 20 – 30 interval. 147. (d) Clearly, minimum number of students is in 0 – 10 interval. SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
148. (c) Required ratio = 4: 5 149. Wrong question 150. (d) Expenditure on Agriculture = 720 According to the question, ∴ Required expenditure
72 1000 360
Rs.200 crore
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169. (d) correct word is bouquet. 170. (c) Principal and principle 171. (b) pragmatic 172. (c) 173. (d) Miserliness 174. (b) Suffering 175. (c) Parapet means-railing along the edge of a balcony. 176. (a) 177. (a) Sharp-witted where as obtuse means mentally slow person. 178. (d) Deliberately 179. (a) urged 180. (b) not fit to hold a candle means ‘to be inferior’. 181. (b) paying too much 182. (a) 183. (b) 184. (b) use towards 185. (a) 20 km is a definite value.Hence use ‘is’ with definite value. 186. (b) adopted 187. (a) 188. (b) to bear with 189. (b) use the more they spend. 190. (a) use with a view to verb Ist + ing i.e., to insulting me. 191. (b) 192. (b) SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
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SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2012: (Complete Question Paper) Part A General Intelligence and Reasoning Directions (Q. Nos. 1-9): In these questions select the related letters/words/numbers from the given alternatives. 1. 9 : 80 :: 100 : ? (a) 901 (b) 1009 (c) 9889 (d) 9999 2. 25 : 125 :: 36 : ? (a) 180 (b) 206 (c) 216 (d) 318 3. 335 : 216 :: 987 : ? (a) 868 (b) 867 (c) 872 (d) 888 4. BEGK: ADFJ :: PSVY : ? (a) ROUX (b) ORUX (c) LQUT (d) LOQT SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
5. AZBY : CXDW :: EVFU : ? (a) GTHS (b) GHTS (c) GSTH (d) TGSH 6. BDFH: SUWY:: CEGI : ? (a) QTWZ (b) PTVX (c) JLNP (d) TVXZ 7. food: man :: fuel: ? (a) wood (b) fire (c) heat (d) smoke 8. Spiritual: Belief :: Orchestral: ? (a) Theatre (b) Situation (c) Music (d) Direction 9. Latter: Former :: Hazardous: ? (a) Risky (b) Comfortable (c) Safe (d) Harmful
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Directions (Q. Nos. 10-18): Find word/number/letter/number pair from alternatives. 10. (a) VWY (b) QRT (c) LMO (d) JKL 11. (a) BE (b) GJ (c) NP (d) QR 12. (a) 400 (b) 484 (c) 625 (d) 729 13. (a) 1000 (b) 1725 (c) 2744 (d) 4096 14. (a) 12 - 16 (b) 60 - 80 (c) 30 - 50 (d) 36 - 48 SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
15. (a) CX (b) DW (c) JQ (d) LR 16. (a) Cyclotron (b) Basic (c) Pascal (d) Fortran 17. (a) Rooster (b) Buck (c) Gander (d) Peahen 18. (a) Booklet (b) Pamphlet (c) Voucher (d) Brochure 19. Which word will appear third in the dictionary? (a) Ballium (b) Ballistics (c) Ballerina (d) Ballistite 20. SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
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Which word will appear last in the dictionary? (a) Laugh (b) Latch (c) Laurels (d) Latitude 21. Arrange the given words in a meaningful order 1. Infant 2. Adolescent 3. Child 4. Old 5. Adult (a) 3, 1, 2, 4, 5 (b) 1, 3, 2, 5, 4 (c) 3, 2, 4, 5, 1 (d) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Directions (Q. Nos. 22 and 23): Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it? 22. c_ab_ca_bc_a (a) b c a b (b) a b c b (c) b a c b (d) c b a c 23. _ba_bab_babb_b (a) b a a a (b) a b b b (c) b a b b SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(d) a b a b Directions (Q. Nos. 24-27): Select the missing number from the given responses. 24. 500, 484, 459, ?, 374 (a) 384 (b) 432 (c) 418 (d) 423 25. MNOPWXYZRSTUBCD? (a) A (b) E (c) I (d) F 26. 60, 69, 85, ?, 146 (a) 110 (b) 117 (c) 109 (d) 120 27. 46, 50, 47, 55, 49, 61, ? (a) 54 (b) 52 (c) 57 (d) 51 28. The average age of 25 subordinates in an office is 30 yr. If the age of Manager is added, the average increases to 31 yr. What is the age of the Manager? (a) 26 (b) 36 SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(c) 46 (d) 56 29. Class A has students twice that of class B. After adding 20 students to class A and 30 students to class B, the total number of students in both the classes is 140. What is the number of students in class A in the beginning? (a) 30 (b) 60 (c) 80 (d) 140 30. Find the lowest number which when divided by 8, 12, 15 and 20 leaves the remainder 2. (a) 360 (b) 242 (c) 122 (d) 82 31. If B becomes A and P becomes 0, what will K becomes in the English alphabet? (a) L (b) J (c) H (d) N 32. The given word is followed by 4 responses, one of which cannot be formed by using the letters of the word given 'CAMBRIDGE'. Find out the word. (a) BRIDGE (b) CAME (c) BRIDE (d) CAMP 33. IF SEASONAL is written as ESSANOLA, how can SEPARATE be written in that code? (a) SEAPARET SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(b) ESPARATE (c) ESPAARTE (d) ESAPARET 34. In certain code, 'RAGHA V AN' is written as 'GARV AHNA'. In that code which word will be written as MATHAVAN? (a) TAMVAHNA (b) TAMV AHAN (c) TAMHAVNA (d) MATVAHNA 35. IF 'FRIEND' is coded as 'IULHQG' how will you code 'ENEMY'? (a) HQHPB (b) HQHPA (c) HQEMY (d) HQHPG 36. In a coded language, if the word 'EQUATION' is coded as 'GSWCVKQP', then how is the word 'DONKEY' be coded? (a) FQPMGA (b) YEKNOD (c) GWCVKJ (d) PQKUCW 37. If 38 + 15 = 66 and 29 + 36 = 99, then 82 + 44 = ? (a) 77 (b) 88 (c) 80 (d) 94
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38. IF + means +, - means x, x means + , + means -, given the value of 45 + 9 - 3 x 15 + 2. (a) 40 (b) 36 (c) 56 (d) 28 Directions (Q. Nos. 39 and 40): Select the missing number from the given responses. 39. 7
8
6
4
9
5
3
2
?
25
70
29
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
57
11
?
(a) 9 (b) 8 (c) 1 (d) 5 40.
(a) 42 SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(b) 21 (c) 11 (d) 18 41. From the given details, estimate the number of people affected by Tuberculosis in particular locality in the year 1994. 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 ?
92
113
141
176
(a) 99 (b) 85 (c) 71 (d) 78 42. A man started from a place walked towards North for 5 km then turned 90° to his right and walked another 5 km. Then he turned 45° to his right and walked 2 km and turned as 45° to his left. What is his direction now? (a) South (b) South-East (c) East (d) South-West 43. A boy running towards South, turns to his right and runs. Then he turns to his right and finally turns to his left. Towards which direction is he running now? (a) East (b) West (c) South (d) North Directions (Q. Nos. 44 and 45): One statement is given followed by two conclusion I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any follow from the given statements. SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
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Directions (Q. Nos. 46 and 47): Which answer figure will complete the question figure? 46. Question Figure
Answer Figures
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d) 47. From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure in hidden/embedded. Question Figure
Answer Figures
(a)
(b)
(c) SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(d) Direction (Q. No. 48): A piece of paper is folded and cut as show below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened? 48. Questions Figures
Answer Figures
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d) 49. Select the correct option that will be the mirror reflection of the problem figure. Question Figure
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Answer Figures
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d) 50. A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in anyone of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in two matrices given below. The columns and rows of Matrix I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can represented first by its row and next by its column e.g., 'P' can be represented by 11, 32 etc. and 'K' can be represented by 65, 78 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word SALM. Matrix I 0
1
2
3
4
0
P
A
I
V
R
1
I
P
R
A
V
2
A
R
V
P
I
3
V
I
P
R
A
4
R
V
A
I
P
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Matrix II 5
6
7
8
9
5
S
L
K
M
E
6
K
M
S
E
L
7
M
E
L
K
S
8
L
K
E
S
M
9
E
S
M
L
K
(a) 55, 20, 56, 59 (b) 79, 13, 69, 75 (c) 96, 34, 76, 89 (d) 67, 21, 85, 97
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PART- B General Awareness 51. A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in (a) income of the consumers (b) its own price (c) taste of the consumers (d) expectation of the consumers 52. GNP calculation through expenditure method does not include (a) Gross Domestic Private Investments (b) Net Foreign Investments (c) Depreciation Expenditures (d) Private Consumption Expenditure 53. The Lobb-Douglas Production function Q = AL ak(1-a) is based on (a) increasing returns to scale (b) decreasing returns to scale (c) constant returns to scale (d) fluctuating returns to scale 54. Find the odd one out of the following (a) Delhi Transport Corporation (b) Indian Railways (c) Kingfisher Airlines (d) Reliance Industries Limited 55. Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by (a) Union Government (b) ASSOCHAM (c) Reserve Bank of India SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(d) FICCI 56. Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List? (a) Census (b) Banking (c) Trade Union (d) Foreign Loan 57. The term 'closure' in Parlimentary terminology implies (a) the end of session of Parliament (b) stoppage of debate on a motion (c) end of a day's proceedings (d) None of the above 58. Which of the following is not correctly matched? (a) Article 14-Equality before law (b) Article 16-Equal opportunities (c) Article 17-Abolition of titles (d) Article 18-Permission of military titles 59. Which of the following Presidents held office for two consecutive terms? (a) Dr. S Radhakrishnan (b) Dr. Zakir Hussian (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (d) Both 'a' and 'c' 60. Which Amendment Act reduced the voting age from 21 to 18? (a) 42nd (b) 44th (c) 52nd (d) 61st SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
61. Match the following A. Vikrama Era
1. A D 248
B. Saka Era
2. A D 320
C. Kalachuri Era
3. 58 B C
D. Gupta Era
4. A D 78
A
B
C
D
(a)
1
2
3
4
(b)
3
4
1
2
(c)
4
3
2
1
(d)
2
1
4
3
62. Mahavira was the (a) 21st Tirthankara (b) 24th Tirthankara (c) 23rd Tirthankara (d) 22nd Tirthankara 63. Which one among the following woman scholars challenged the invincible Yainavalkyain debate? (a) Ghosa (b) Apala (c) Maitreyi (d) Gargi 64. Which one of the following event made the crown of England to take over the Indian Administration? (a) Battle of Plassey (b) Battle of Buxar
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(c) The Carnatic Wars (d) The Sepoy Mutiny 65. Who built the famous Dilwara temple At Mount Abu in Rajasthan in the 13th century? (a) Mahendrapala (b) Mahipala (c) Rajyapala (d) Tejapala 66. GIS stands for (a) Global Institute for Soils (b) Geographical International Studies (c) Geographical Information Systems (d) Global Information Statistics 67. Which of the following is a Trans Himalayan river? (a) Ganga (b) Yamuna (c) Sutlej (d) Ravi 68. Match the following using codes given below List I
List II
(Forest Type)
(Regions)
A.
Tropical Evergreen
1.
SIwaliks
B.
Monsoon
2.
Shillong
C.
Temperate
3.
Paschim Banga
D.
Mangrove
4.
Nilgiris
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A
B
C
D
(a)
2
4
1
3
(b)
3
1
4
2
(c)
2
1
4
3
(d)
3
4
1
2
69. On which river is the Nagarjunasagar Project located? (a) Krishna (b) Godavari (c) Cauvery (d) Tapti 70. Suez canal joins (a) Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea (b) Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea (c) Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea (d) Red Sea and Arabian Sea 71. Drug which helps about calmness is to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is (a) tranquiliser (b) diuretic (c) analgesic (d) antihistamine 72. A keel is absent in (a) chicken (b) ostrich (c) duck (d) peacock
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73. Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by (a) streptomyces (b) aspergillus (c) pencillium (d) bacillus 74. The pigment that protect plants from harmful effect of ultraviolet rays is (a) chlorophyll (b) carotenoid (c) phycocyanin (d) plastic 75. Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of (a) fructose (b) glucose (c) lactose (d) maltose 76. Black death is (a) cancer (b) plague (c) AIDS (d) gonorrhea 77. Stars appear to move from East to West because the (a) whole universe is moving from East to West (b) Earth is revolving round the Sun (c) Earth is rotating from East to West (d) Earth is rotating from West to East
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78. On the Moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because (a) acceleration due to gravity on the Moon is less (b) there is no atmosphere on the Moon (c) lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the Moon (d) None of the above 79. A particle moving with uniform speed (a) must have uniform velocity (b) cannot have uniform velocity (c) may have uniform velocity (d) will have no velocity 80. Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called (a) radar (b) sonar (c) pukar (d) None of these 81. What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node? (a) Ring (b) Star (c) Tree (d) Mesh 82. LAN stands for (a) Local Area Nodes (b) Large Area Network (c) Large Area Nodes (d) Local Area Network SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
83. Dry Ice is nothing but (a) gaseous carbon dioxide (b) washing soda (c) solid carbon dioxide (d) carbon monoxide 84. Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace? (a) Calcium Carbonate (b) Calcium Sulphate (c) Calcium Chloride (d) Calcium Silicate 85. When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas (a) decreases to a small extent (b) increases (c) does not change (d) decreases suddenly 86. In the industrial production of vegetable ghee, the process involved is (a) dissociation (b) reduction (c) oxidation (d) ionization 87. Which of the following weeds has been found useful to check water pollution caused by industrial affluents? (a) Parthenium (b) Elephant grass (c) Water hyacinth SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(d) Both 'a' and 'b' 88. In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere? (a) 1979 (b) 1980 (c) 1984 (d) 1986 89. Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of (a) protective mechanism against their predators (b) limiting factor of the organism (c) adaptation of the organism to the environment (d) countering the problem of food scarcity 90. Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"? (a) Nandan Kanan in Odisha (b) Kaziranga in Asom (c) Sundarbans in Paschim Banga (d) Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in Paschim Banga 91. Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the (a) cessation of neurological function only (b) cessation of cardiac function only (c) cessation of respiratory function only (d) cessation of kidney function only 92. There is no life on Moon because it has no (a) nitrogen (b) sulphur (c) oxygen SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(d) water 93. Losoong is a festival celebrated in (a) Tibet (b) Arunchal Pradesh (c) Sikkim (d) Kerala 94. The commodity for which India spends the largest amount to import is (a) foodgrains (b) crude petroleum (c) fertilizers (d) iron and steel 95. In which categories did Marie Curie win her two different Nobel Prizes? (a) Physics and Chemistry (b) Chemistry and Medicine (c) Physics and Medicine (d) Chemistry and Peace 96. Michail Phelps won ………. gold medals in swimming events in the Beijing Olympics. (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8 (d) 9 97. Spot the odd one from the following (a) Tarapur (b) Trombay (c) Kalpakkam (d) Narora SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
98. Which one of the following players has the unique distinction of winning 50 Doubles Titles in ATP tour history? (a) Leander Paes (b) Andy Roddick (c) Novak Djokovic (d) Roger Federer 99. As per the 2011 census, the state with the largest gap in male and female literacy is (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Madhya Pradesh (c) Rajasthan (d) Kerala 100. Which among the following is termed 'Hot Money' (a) FII (b) FDI (c) ADR (d) GDR
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PART- C Quantitative Aptitude 101. The nest term of the series 1, 5, 12, 24, 43 is (a) 51 (b) 62 (c) 71 (d) 78 102. The least multiple of 13 which when divided by 4, 5, 6, 7 leaves remainder 3 in each case is (a) 3780 (b) 3783 (c) 2520 (d) 2522 103. The simplest value of (a)
3( 2-1)
(b)
2( 3-1)
(c)
3-1
(d)
2-1
1 1 1 1 + + + is 2+ 3 3+ 4 4+ 5 5+ 6
104. A and B are partners in a business. A contributes received
1 of the capital for 15 month and B 4
2 of the profit. Find for how long B’s money was used. 3
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105. If 21 is added to a number, it becomes 7 less than thrice of the number. Then, the number is (a) 14 (b) 16 (c) 18 (d) 19 106. Two men A and B are started a job in which A was thrice as good as B and therefore took 60 days less than B to finish the job. How many days will they take to finish the job if they start working together? (a) 15 days (b) 20 days
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(a) increased-in the ratio 56 : 69 (b) decreased in the ratio 56 : 45 (c) increased in the ratio 13 : 17 (d) decreased in the ratio 17 : 13 110. The average age of a jury of 5 is 40. If a member aged 35 resigns and a man aged 25 becomes a member, then the average age of the new jury is (a) 30 yr (b) 38 yr (c) 40 yr (d) 42 yr 111. With average speed of 40 km/h, a train reaches its destination in time. If it goes with an average speed of 35 km/h, it is late by 15 min. The total journey is (a) 30 km (b) 40 km (c) 70 km (d) 80 km 112. A man makes a profit of 20% on the sale by selling 20 articles for Rs. 1. the number of articles he bought by Rs. 1 is (a) 20 (b) 24 (c) 25 (d) 30 113. The number of seats in an auditorium is increased by 25%. The price of a ticket is also increased by 12%. Then the increase in revenue collection will be (a) 40% (b) 35% (c) 45% SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(d) 48% 114. A ship is moving at a speed of 30 km/h. To know the depth of the ocean beneath it. it sends a radiowave which travels at a speed 200 m/s. The ship receives the signal after it has moved 500 m. The depth of the ocean is (a)
143 km 2
(b) 12 km (c)
6 km
(d) 8 km 115. A person takes a loan of Rs. 10000 partly from a bank at 8% per annum and remaining from another bank at 10% per annum, He pays a total interest of Rs. 950 per annum. Amount of loan taken from the first bank (in Rs.) is (a) 2500 (b) 5200 (c) 2050 (d) 5020 116. If a 2 +
1 1 = 98 (a > 0), then the value of a 3 + 3 will be 2 a a
(a) 535 (b) 1030 (c) 790 (d) 970 117. If x = 1 + 2 + 3, then the value of (2x4 - 8x3 - 5x2 + 26x - 28) is (a) 6 6 (b) 0 (c) 3 6 (d) 2 6 SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
118. If the distance two points (0, -5) and (x, 0) is 13 unit, then x equal to (a) 10 (b) ± 10 (c) 12 (d) ± 12 119. If 4x = 18y, then the value of
(a)
1 3
(b)
7 2
(c)
2 3
(d)
3 2
x 1 is y
1 x4 + 2 1 x is = 5, then the value of 2 120. If x + x x - 3x + 1
(a) 70 (b) 50 (c) 110 (d) 55
x2 + y2 121. If x = 2 + 3, y = 2 - 3, then the value of 3 3 is x +y (a)
7 38
(b)
7 40
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(c)
7 19
(d)
7 26
122. If a2 + b2 + c2 = 2(a - b - c) - 3, then the value of 2a - 3b + 4c (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 4 123. If 2x (a)
19 2
(b)
17 2
(c)
18 3
(d)
15 2
1 1 is = 6, then the value of x2 + 2x 16x2
124. If 5a + (a)
34 5
(b)
39 5
(c)
42 5
(d)
52 5
1 1 is = 5, the value of 9a 2 + 3a 25a 2
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125. The area of the triangle formed by the lines 5x + 7y = 35, 4x + 3y = 12 and x-axis is (a)
160 sq units 3
(b)
150 sq units 3
(c)
140 sq units 13
(d) 10 sq units 126. In an obtuse-angle triangle ABC, ∠ A is the obtuse angle and O is the orthocenter. If ∠ BOC = 54°, then ∠ BAC is (a) 108° (b) 126° (c) 136° (d) 116° 127. If the ratio of area of two similar triangles is 9 : 16, then the ratio of their corresponding sides is (a) 3 : 5 (b) 3 : 4 (c) 4 : 5 (d) 4 : 3 128. Let BE and CF be the two medians of a ∆ ABC and G be their intersection. Also let EF cut AG at O. Then, AO : OG is (a) 1 : 1 (b) 1 : 2 (c) 2 : 1 (d) 3 : 1 129. If S is the circumcentre of ∆ ABC and ∠ A = 50°, then the value of ∠ BCS is (a) 20° SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(b) 40° (c) 60° (d) 80° 130. AC and BC are two equal chords of a circle. BA is produced to any point P and CP, wen joined cuts the circle at T. Then, (a) CT : TP = AB : CA (b) CT : TP = CA : AB (c) CT : CB = CA : CP (d) CT : CB = CP : CA 131. PQ is a direct common tangent of two circles of radii r1 and r2 touching each other externally at A. then, the value of PQ2 is (a) r1r2 (b) 2r1r2 (c) 3r1r2 (d) 4r1r2 132. BC is the chord of a circle with centre O. A is a point on major arc BC as shown in the above figure. What is the value of ∠ BAC + ∠ OBC =?
(a) 120 ° (b) 60 ° (c) 90 ° (d) 180 ° 133. Two circles with radii 5 cm and 8 cm touch each other externally at a point A. If a straight line through the point A cut the circles at points P and Q respectively, then AP : AQ is (a) 8 : 5 SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(b) 5 : 8 (c) 3 : 4 (d) 4 : 5 134. If l is the in-centre of ∆ ABC and ∠ A = 60°, then the value of ∠ BIC is (a) 100° (b) 120° (c) 150° (d) 110° 135. The external bisectors of ∠ B and ∠ C of ∆ ABC meet at point P. If ∆ BAC = 80°, then ∠ BPC is (a) 50° (b) 40° (c) 80° (d) 100° 136. When a pendulum of length 50 cm oscillates, it produces an arc of 16 cm. The angle so formed in degree measure is (approx). (a) 18°25’ (b) 18°35’ (c) 18°20’ (d) 18°08° 137. If x, y are positive acute angles x + y < 90° and sin (2x - 20°) = cos (2y + 20°), then the value of sec (x + y) is (a)
2
(b)
1 2
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138. If 5 tan θ = 4, then the value of
(a)
1 7
(b)
2 7
(c)
5 7
(d)
2 5
5 sin θ - 3 cos θ is 5 sin θ + 3 cos θ
139. The least value of (4 sec2 θ + 9 cosec2 θ) is (a) 1 (b) 19 (c) 25 (d) 7 140. If tan(x + y) tan (x – y) = 1, then the value of tan
(a)
1 3
(b)
2 3
(c)
3
2x is 3
(d) 1 141. If x = cosec θ – sinθ and y = sec θ – cosθ, then the value of x2y2 (x2 + y2 + 3) is (a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3 SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
142. If 0 < θ <
π ,2y cosθ = x sinθ and 2x secθ – y cosec θ = 3, then the value of x2 + 4y2 is 2
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 143. When the angle of elevation of the sun increases from 30° to 60°, the shadow of a post is diminished by 5 m. Then, the height of the post is (a)
5 3 m 2
(b)
2 3 m 5
(c)
(d)
2 5 3 4 5 3
m
m
144. A rail road curve is to be laid out on a circle. What radius should be used if the track is to change direction by 25° in a distance of 42 m? (a) 91.64 m (b) 90.46 m (c) 89.64 m (d) 93.64 m 145. If sin θ + sin2 θ = 1, then the value of cos12 θ + 3 cos10 θ + 3 cos8 θ + cos6 θ - 1 is (a) 0 (b) 1 (c) -1 (d) 2
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Directions (Q. Nos. 146-150): Read the given information carefully and the questions given below. Population of five adjacent areas of a town, in the year of 2010, are represented in the following pie-chart. The ratio of the numbers of males to that of females in these areas are stated in the table below. The total of the population in all the five areas is 72 lakh.
Ratio of numbers of males (M) to females (F) Areas Ratio M : F
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
3:2
4:1
7:3
2:3
13 : 7
146. 12 lakh is the population of the area (a) S1 (b) S3 (c) S5 (d) S4 147. The number of males in the areas S1 and S4 together is (a) 13.8 lakh (b) 8.2 lakh (c) 16.2 lakh (d) 15.8 lakh 148. The ratio of number of females in the area S2 to that in the area S5 is (a) 7 : 9 SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(b) 36 : 13 (c) 9 : 7 (d) 13 : 36 149. If in the year 2010, there was an increase of 5% population in the area S 1 and 8% increases in population of the area S3 compared to the previous year, then the ratio of population in the areas S1 and S3 in the year 2009 was (a) 3 : 10 (b) 27 : 10 (c) 27 : 70 (d) 10 : 3 150. The average of females population in all the five areas is lower than the female population in each of the areas (a) S1 and S2 (b) S2 and S5 (c) S2 and S4 (d) S4 and S5
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PART- D English Comprehension Directions (Q. Nos. 151-155): In these questions some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error to the appropriate letter (a, b, c). If there is no error, your is (d). 151. Instead of being (a)/ helpful he was (b)/ being hindrance. (c)/ No error (d) 152. Where (a)/ have I (b)/ to deposit fees? (c)/ No error (d) 153. By the time she had finished her work (a)/ I had nearly given up (b)/ all hope of arriving at the part in time. (c)/ No error (d) 154. Some categorically suspected (a)/ having seen the (b)/ guard and thief together. (c)/ No error (d) 155. He was (a)/ not in position to state (b)/ the speed the ship travelled. (c)/ No error (d) Directions (Q. Nos. 156-160): In these questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate words. Four alternative are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. 156. I ………. lunch one hour ago. (a) have had (b) had had (c) have (d) had 157. He though that my car ………. for sale. (a) is (b) was (c) has been (d) will be 158. He tried to prevent me ………. doing my duty. (a) against (b) at SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(c) with (d) from 159. To the dismay of the student body, the class president was ………. berated by the principal at the school assembly. (a) ignominiously (b) privately (c) magnanimously (d) fortuitously 160. I would apologize if I ………. you. (a) am (b) was (c) have been (d) were Directions (Q. Nos. 161-165): In this questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. 161. Gaol (a) destination (b) Garden (c) Jail (d) Bird 162. Loathing (a) Warmth (b) Affectation (c) Hatred (d) Affection
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163. Pragmatic (a) Intelligent (b) Wise (c) Religious (d) Practical 164. Notion (a) Thought (b) Fact (c) Truth (d) Hypothesis 165. Vivacious (a) Poisonous (b) Energetic (c) Tricky (d) Slow Directions (Q. Nos. 166-170): In these questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. 166. Hasten (a) Dash (b) Dawdle (c) Hurry (d) Scurry 167. Spirited (a) Animated (b) Excited (c) Lively SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(d) Dull 168. Forthright (a) Blunt (b) Tricky (c) Candid (d) Plainspoken 169. Antagonism (a) Cordiality (b) Animosity (c) Hostility (d) Enmity 170. Vanity (a) Humanity (b) Humility (c) Pretension (d) Arrogance Directions (Q. Nos. 171-175): In these questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. 171. The project is carried over to this year, and we need to keep the ball rolling. (a) to continue the work (b) more information (c) to do better (d) new strategies 172. The host team bore the palm in the league matches. (a) played quite well SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(b) was victorious (c) was defeated (d) played a very boring match 173. Just keep your wig on. Everything will be alright. (a) hold on to your wig, so it won't fall off (b) get another hair cut (c) calm down (d) take off your wig 174. Parents pay through their nose for their children's education. (a) by taking loans (b) an extremely high price (c) grudgingly (d) willingly 175. Monica's habit of picking holes in every relationship-is very irksome. (a) admiring people (b) finding fault (c) criticizing people (d) arguing with people Directions (Q. Nos. 176-180): In these questions a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentences. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your is (d). 176. His life is hanging with a thread. (a) from (b) by (c) to (d) No improvement SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
177. After twenty years of exile, the prisoner was in the end of his tether. (a) on (b) though (c) at (d) No improvement 178. Grandfather is often so tired that he drops of in his armchair. (a) slides away (b) falls out (c) slips in (d) No improvement 179. The court was forced to respect the profundity of the learned judge's knowledge. (a) probity (b) proximity (c) prodigality (d) No improvement 180. He has lost his nearly all many pets. (a) all his nearly many pets (b) his many pets nearly all of them (c) nearly all his many pets (d) No improvement Directions (Q. Nos. 181-185): In this questions out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences. 181. A group of three books, films etc, that have the same subject or characters (a) Trinity (b) Trilogy (c) Trio SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(d) Tripod 182. A study of the human race (a) Anthropology (b) Archaeology (c) Ethnology (d) Etymology 183. An expert in the area of the fine or other arts (a) Neophyte (b) Amateur (c) Connoisseur (d) Enthusiast 184. The art of preserving skin of animals, birds, fishes (a) Topology (b) Taxonomy (c) Seismology (d) Taxidermy 185. Chanting of magic spells (a) Narration (b) Recitation (c) Incartation (d) Utterance Directions (Q. Nos. 186-190): In these questions four words are given in each question, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word. 186. (a) Abracadebra (b) Abracadebri SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
(c) Abracadabra (d) Abrakadabra 187. (a) Apparrel (b) Aparell (c) Aparel (d) Apparel 188. (a) Refferee (b) Refere (c) Referre (d) Referee 189. (a) Commissioner (b) Comissioner (c) Commissionar (d) Comissionor 190. (a) Etiquete (b) Etiquette (c) Ettiquette (d) Ettiquete
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Directions (Q. Nos. 191-200): In these questions you have two brief passages with 5 questions in each passage. Read the passages carefully and choose the best to each question out of the four alternatives. Passage I "Nobody knows my name" is the title of one of James Baldwin's celeberated books, Who knows the name of the old man sitting amidst ruins pondering over his hubble-bubble? We do not. It does not matter. He is there like the North Pole, the Everest and the Alps but with one difference. The North pole, the Everest and the Alps will be there when he is not there any more. Can we really say this? "Dust thou act to dust returneth" was not spoken of the soul. We do not know whether the old man's soul will go marching on like John Brown's. While his body lies mouldering in the grave or becomes ash driven by the wind or is immersed in water, such speculation is hazardous. A soul's trip can take one to the treacherous sholas of metaphysics where there is no "yes" or "no". "Who am I?" asked Tagore of the rising sun in the first dawn of his life, he received no answer. "Who am I?" he asked the setting sun in the twilight of his life. He received no answer. We are no more on solid ground with dust which we can feel in our hands, scatter to the wind and wet with water to turn it into mud. For this much is sure, that in the end, when life's ceaseless labour grinds to a halt and man meets death, the brother of sleep, his body buried or burnt, becomes dust. In the form of dust he lives, inanimate yet in contact with the animate. He settles on files in endless government almirahs, on manuscripts written and not published on all shelves, on faces and hands. He becomes ubiquitous all pervasive sometimes sneaking even into hermetically scaled chambers. 191. What is the difference between the old man and the North Pole, the Everest and the Alps? (a) He ponders over his bubble-bubble while they don't (b) They are known to all while he is known to none (c) They remain while he will soon become dust (d) They are not as old as he 192. What according to the passage, happens to a person's soul after death? (a) The soul also dies with the body (b) The soul continues to live after the body is dead (c) The soul certainly becomes dust after death (d) It is dangerous to guess
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193. Which of the following statement is true? (a) The rising sun told Tagore who he was (b) The rising sun did not tell Tagore who he was (c) The rising sun advised Tagore to ask no questions (d) The rising sun told Tagore that he would becomes dust 194. What happens to man after he becomes dust? (a) He disappears from the world for ever (b) He appears in the form of man again (c) He becomes all pervasive as dust (d) He often sneaks into hermetically sealed chambers 195. What figure of speech is used in the expression 'the brother of sleep'? (a) Simile (b) Metaphor (c) Oxymoron (d) Irony Passage II To write well you have to be able to write clearly and logically, and you cannot do this unless you can thin clearly and logically. If you cannot do this yet you should train yourself to do it by taking particular problems and following them through, point by point to a solution; without leaving anything out and without avoiding any difficulties that you meet. At first you find clear, step-by-step thought very difficult. You may find that your mind is not able to concentrate. Several unconnected ideas may occur together. But practice will improve your ability to concentrate on a single idea and think about it clearly and logically. In order to increase your vocabulary and to improve your style, you should read widely and use a good dictionary to help you find the exact meanings and correct usages of words. Always remember that regular and frequent practice is necessary if you want to learn to write well. It is no good waiting until you have an inspiration before you write. Even with the most famous writers, inspiration is rare. Someone said that writing is ninety-nine per cent hard work and one per cent inspiration, so the sooner you get into the habit of disciplining yourself to write, the better. SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2014: Complete Guide
196. To write well, a person must train himself in (a) dealing with a difficult problem (b) not leaving anything out (c) thinking clearly and logically (d) following a step-by-step approach 197. Initially it is difficult to write because (a) a good dictionary is not used (b) ideas occur without any sequence (c) aids to correct writing are not known (d) exact usages of words are not known 198. According to the passage, writing style can be improved by (a) thinking logically (b) writing clearly (c) undergoing training (d) reading widely 199. Famous writers have achieved success by (a) using their linguistic resources properly (b) disciplining their skill (c) following only one idea (d) waiting for inspiration 200. All the following words mean 'exact' except (a) precise (b) accurate (c) very (d) erect
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SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2012: (Answers) 1.
d
23. b
45. c
67. c
89. c
2.
c
24. d
46. c
68. c
90. c
3.
a
25. b
47. c
69. a
91. a
4.
b
26. a
48. d
70. b
92. d
5.
a
27. b
49. c
71. b
93. c
6.
d
28. d
50. b
72. a
94. b
7.
b
29. b
51. b
73. a
95. a
8.
c
30. c
52. c
74. b
96. c
9.
c
31. b
53. c
75. b
97. b
10. d
32. d
54. d
76. b
98. a
11. c
33. d
55. c
77. d
99. c
12. d
34. a
56. c
78. b
100. a
13. b
35. a
57. b
79. c
101. c
14. c
36. a
58. c
80. b
102. b
15. d
37. c
59. c
81. d
103. b
16. a
38. d
60. d
82. d
104. c
17. d
39. c
61. b
83. c
105. a
18. c
40. b
62. b
84. d
106. c
19. d
41. d
63. c
85. b
107. d
20. c
42. c
64. d
86. b
108. c
21. b
43. b
65. d
87. c
109. b
22. c
44. c
66. c
88. d
110. b
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129. b
147. a
165. b
183. c
112. b
130. c
148. c
166. b
184. d
113. a
131. d
149. *
167. d
185. c
114. a
132. c
150. c
168. b
186. c
115. a
133. b
151. c
169. a
187. d
116. d
134. b
152. b
170. b
188. b
117. a
135. a
153. a
171. a
189. a
118. d
136. c
154. a
172. b
190. b
119. b
137. a
155. d
173. c
191. c
120. d
138. a
156. d
174. b
192. d
121. d
139. c
157. b
175. b
193. b
122. b
140. a
158. d
176. b
194. c
123. a
141. b
159. a
177. c
195. b
124. b
142. d
160. d
178. d
196. c
125. a
143. a
161. c
179. d
197. b
126. b
144. a
162. c
180. c
198. d
127. b
145. a
163. d
181. b
199. b
128. d
146. c
164. a
182. a
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SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2012: (Explanations) 1. (d) As 92 – 1 = 81 – 1 = 80 Similarly, 1002 – 1 = 9999 2. (c) As we know 52 = 25 and 53 = 125 Similarly, 62 = 36 and 63 = 216 3. (a) As we know 335 – 216 =119 Similarly, 987 - ? = 119 Hence, ? = 987 – 119 = 868 4. (b) As we observe,
Similarly,
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5. (a) As we observe ,
Similarly,
6. (d) As we observe,
Similarly,
7. (b) As Man depends on food. Similarly, fire depends on fuel. 8. (c) Belief comes from spiritual. Similarly, music comes from orchestral. 9. (c) Observe the following:
Former
opposite
Latter
Similarly, Hazardous
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opposite
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10. (d) Except option (d) all others are not a sequence of letters. 11. (c) Observe the following: B (2) + E (5) → 7 (odd) G (7) + J (10) → 17 (odd) N (14) + P (16) → 30 (even) Q (17) + R (18) → 35 (odd) Hence, option (c) is odd option. 12. (d) In option (d), As required, the sum of first and second digit is equal to third digit. 13. (b) Except option (b), all other are cubes. 14. (c) Observe the below pattern: 12
16
4 ×3
60
80
(4 × 4)' (4 ×15)
36
(4 × 20) and (4 ×9)
48
(4 × 12)
Hence, option (c). 15. (d) C
opposite
X
D
opposite
W
J
opposite
Q
Hence, option (d). 16. (a) Except option (a), all others a computer language. 17. (d) Except option (d), all others are masculine.
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18. (c) Except option (c), all others presents a detail. 19. (d) Dictionary arrangement of words Ballerina (c)
Ballictics (b)
Ballistite
Ballium
(d)
(a)
∴ Word of third position → (d) Ballistite 20. (c) Dictionary arrangement of words
Latch (b)
Latitude
Laugh
(d)
(a)
Laurels (c)
∴ Last words in dictionary → Laurels. 21. (b) Infant (1)
Child (3)
Adolescent (2)
Adult (5)
Old (4)
⇒ 1, 3, 2, 5, 4 22. (c) The following is the pattern in letter seriesc b a/b a c/a c b/c b a ⇒ bacb 23. (b) The following is the pattern in letter seriesa b/a b b/a b b b/a b b b b ⇒abbb 24. (d)
25. (b) MNOP/WXYZ/RSTU/BCDE ∴ At ? position ⇒ E 174
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26. (a)
Hence, ? ⇒ 110 27. (b)
Hence, ? ⇒ 52 28. (d) Let the age of manager = x years According to question, 25 × 30 + x = 31 26 x = 26 ×31-25×30 = 806 - 750 = 56 yr
29. (b) Let the number of student in class A in the beginning = x So number of student in class B in the beginning =
x 2
According to the given question,
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(x + 20) +
x + 30 = 140 2
3x + 50 = 140 2 3x = 140 - 50 2 90 × 2 x= = 60 3 30. (c) LCM of 8, 12, 15, 20 = 120 ∴ Required number = 120 + 2 = 122 31. (b) Observe the below relation-
B
-1
A, P K
-1 -1
O J
32. (d) Since the letter ‘P’ is not present in the keyword and hence, the word ‘CAMP’ cannot be made from the letters of the word ‘CAMBRIDGE’. 33. (d) As,
Similarly,
34. (a) As,
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Similarly,
35. (a) As,
Similarly,
36. (a) As,
Similarly,
37. (c) 38 + 15 = 66, 29 + 36 = 99 177
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⇒ (3 + 8) × (1 + 5) = 66 ⇒ (2 + 9) × (3 + 6) = 99 Similarly, 82 + 44 ⇒ (8 +2) × (4 + 4) = 10 × 8 = 80 38. (d) 45 + 9 – 3 × 15 ÷ 2 Conversion according to question, ⇒ 45 ÷ 9 × 3 + 15 – 2 = 5 × 3 + 15 – 2 = 15 + 15 – 2 = 28 39. (c) 7 × 4 – 3 = 25 8 × 9 – 2 = 70 6 × 5 – ? = 29 ∴
? = 30 – 29 = 1
40. (b) 3 + 6 × 9 = 57 4 + 7 × 1 = 11 Similarly, 5 + 8 × 2 = 21 41. (d)
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42. (c)
From the given figure, now that boy running towards West. 43. (b)
From the given figure, now that boy running towards west 44. (c) By the given statement, neither conclusion I nor II is implicit. 45. (c) By the given statement, both conclusions are implicit. 46. (c)
Hence, option (c) is correct . 47. (c)
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Hence, option (c) is correct . 48. (d)
Hence, option (d) is correct . 49. (c)
Hence, option (c) is correct . 50. (b) By option (b), S → 79 A → 13 L → 69 M → 75 ⇒ SALM → 79, 13, 69, 75 51. (b) 52. (c) 53. (c) 54. (d) 55. (c) 56. (c) 180
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57. (b) 58. (c) 59. (c) 60. (d) 61. (b) 62. (b) 63. (c) 64. (d) 65. (d) 66. (c) 67. (c) 68. (c) 69. (a) 70. (b) 71. (b) 72. (a) 73. (a) 74. (b) 75. (b) 76. (b) 77. (d) 78. (b) 79. (c) 80. (b) 81. (d) 82. (d) 181
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83. (c) 84. (d) 85. (b) 86. (b) 87. (c) 88. (d) 89. (c) 90. (c) 91. (a) 92. (d) 93. (c) 94. (b) 95. (a) 96. (c) 97. (b) 98. (a) 99. (c) 100. (a) 101. (c)
102. (b) By option (b), 3783 ÷ 13 = 291 and 3783 – 3 = 3780, which is divided by 4, 5, 6 and 7. 182
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103. (b)
1 = 2+ 3
1 × 2+ 3
2- 3 2- 3
= 3- 2 similarly, 1 1 = 4- 3, = 5- 4 3+ 4 4+ 5 1 and = 6- 5 5+ 6 simplest value = 3- 2+ 4- 3+ 5- 4+ 6- 5 = 6- 2= 2
3-1
104. (c)
3 of the capital for x month 4 According to question,
Let B contributer
15
1 3 2 2 :x 1 : 4 4 3 3 5 1 x 2 x=10 month
105. (a) Let the number to be x. According to question, X + 21 = 3x - 7 2x = 21 + 7 28 X= 14 2
106. (c)
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Let A and B can do a work in x days and 3x days respectively. According to question, 3x - x = 60 2x = 60 60 x= 30 2 Time taken to complete the work 30 90 30 90
22
1 days 2
107. (d) From Figure,
Area of the path = Area of PQRS - Area of ABCD = 120
100 - 100
80
=100
40 = 4000 sq m
108. (c)
Let, the actual cost of the machine = Rs. x According to question, x
110 100
100 - 10 100 90 100 x = 27500 100 110 x = Rs. 22500 27500
109. (b) Solution below-
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Given, Ratio in number of employees = 8 : 5 And ratio in their wages = 7 : 9 After increment, ratio in their wages =8 7:9 5 = 56 : 45 hence, the overall wages bill is decreased in the ratio 56 : 45
110. (b) Solution below-
Let the average age of new jury = X yr According to question, 5
40 - 35 + 25 =X 5 5X = 200 - 10 X=
190 38 yr 5
111. (c) Solution below-
Let, the total journey = X km According to question, X X = 35 40 X 280
15 60 1 4 280 X = = 70 km 4
112. (b) Solution below-
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Let , the number of articles bought by Rs. 1 be X SP - CP 100 CP 1 1 20 = 20 x 100 1 x 20 1 1 = 100 x 20 x 20 100 =5x x 120 x= = 24 5
Percentage profit =
113. (a) Solution below-
Here, X 25% y = 12% Required percentage 25 + 12 +
25 12 % 100
= 37 + 3 = 40 % 114. (a) Solution below-
Let, The depth of ocean = h km Speed of ship = 30 km/h 30 5 25 = = m/s 18 3
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Time taken to cover 500 m at the speed of
25 m/s 3
500 60 s 25 3 Distance covered by radiowave in 60 s = 200 60 = 12000 m or 12 km =
In
OCB, OC 2 OC =
CB 2 - OB 2 6
2
1 4
2
5 23 = 5.99 (approx.) 4 143 Which is equal to 2 OC =
115. (a) Solution below-
Let, amount of loan taken from the first bank be Rs. x x
10000 - x 10 1 8 1 + 950 100 100 2x 1000 = 950 100 2x = 50 100 x = Rs. 2500
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116. (d) Solution belowa2 +
a2 +
1 + 2 = 100 a2
1 a+ a 1 a+ a 1 a+ a
1 = 98 a2
2
= 100 100 = 10
3
10
3
1 1 1 + 3a. a+ = 1000 3 a a a 1 a 3 + 3 + 3 10 = 1000 a 1 a 3 + 3 = 1000 - 30 = 970 a a3 +
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117. (a) Solution below-
x=1+ 2 + 3 x-1= 2 + 3 x 2 - 2x + 1 = 2 + 3 + 2 6 x 2 - 2x = 4 + 2 6....................(i) x 2 - 2x - 4 = 2 6 Squaring both side, x 4 - 4x 2 + 16 - 4x 3
16 x - 8x 2 = 24
x 4 - 4x 3 - 4x 2
16 x - 8 = 0
2x 4 - 8x 3 - 8x 2 + 32x - 16 = 0 2x 4 - 8x 3 - 5x 2 + 26x - 28 = 3x 2 - 6x - 12 = 3 x 2 - 2x - 12 = 3 4 + 2 6 - 12 = 12 + 6 6 - 12 = 6 6
118. (d) Solution below-
Distance between two points (0, -5) and (x, 0) = 13 unit x-0
2
+ 0+5
2
13
x 2 + 25 = 169 x2
169 - 25
x = 144 119. (b) Solution belowGiven, 4x = 18y x 9 = y 2 x 9 7 -1 = -1 = y 2 2
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120. (d) Solution below-
x+
1 =5 x x 2 - 5x + 1 = 0 x 2 - 3x + 1 = 2x.........................(i)
1 1 x x3 2 x3 x = x 2 - 3x + 1 2x 1 1 = x3 2 x3 x4
1 = 2
1 x+ x
3
-3 x+
1 x
1 125 - 15 2 = 55 =
121. (d) Solution below2
x + y - 2xy x2 + y2 = 3 3 3 x +y x + y - 3xy x + y 4 4
3
2
-2
xy = 2
2
2
-
3
=1
-3 4
14 7 = 52 26 122. (b) Solution below-
a 2 + b2 + c2 = 2 a - b - c - 3 a 2 - 2a + 1 + b 2 + 2b + 1 + c 2 + 2c + 1 = 0 a-1
2
+ b+1
2
+ c+1
2
0
a - 1 = 0, b + 1 = 0, c + 1 = 0 a = 1, b = -1, c = -1 2a - 3b + 4c = 2 1 - 3(-1) + 4(-1) = 1 190
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123. (a) Solution belowx2 +
1 16 x 2
1 1 4x2 + 4 4 x2 =
1 4
2x -
=
1 4
6
2
1 2x
2
+2 =
+2 19 2
124. (b) Solution below1 =5 3a 5 1 3a + =5 3 5a 1 5 3 3a + = =3 5a 5 On squaring both side, 1 1 9a 2 + +2.3a. = 9 2 25a 5a 1 6 39 9a 2 + =9- = 2 25a 5 5 5a +
125. (a) Solution belowGiven,
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5x + 7y = 35 .................(i) 4x + 3y = 12 .................(ii) Co -ordinate of intersection point of given Eqs.(i ) and (ii) is
-84 80 , 13 13
From figure, Area of ABC 1 = x1 y2 y3 + x2 y3 2 1 80 80 = 3 0 +7 2 13 13 1 2 1 = 2
y1 + x3 y1 0 +
y2
- 84 . 0 13
0
80 3 80 7 + 13 13 80 4 160 = sq units 3 3
=
126. (b) Solution below-
From figure, BOC = 54
In ABCD, MAN = 360 - 90 + 90 +
BOC
= 360 - 180 + 54 = 126 BAC =
MAN = 126
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In similar triangles. ( Ratio of their corresponding sides) 2 = Ratio of area of two similar triangles. Ratio of their corresponding sides 9 16 =3:4 =
128. (d) Solution below The mid points of sides AC and AB are E, F respectively
EF BC In
ABD, AF AO = FB OD AO =1 OD AO = OD AO = OG + GD 1 AG 2 1 AO = OG + AO + OG 2 1 3 AO = OG 2 2 AO : OG = 3 : 1 AO = OG +
129. (b) Solution below The angle substened at the centre is double to that substened in the arc
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BSC = 2 =2 In
BAC 50 = 100
BSC, BS = SC = Radius of circle BCS =
CBS
BSC + 2 2
BCS = 180
BCS = 180 -100 BCS =
80 = 40 2
130. (c) Solution below-
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From figure, Quadrilateral ABCT is a cyclic ATC = 180 PB is a straight line PAC = 180 In
PAC and ATC =
ATC,
PAC = 180 AC = AC PCA =
TCA
PAC ~ ATC AC CT = PC AC AC CT = PC BC CT : CB = CA : CP [ AC = BC] 131. (d) Solution belowFrom figure
Distance between centre of circles. OO' = r1
r2
In OO' M O'M = O' Q - MQ = O' Q - OP = r1 - r2 PQ 2 = OM 2 = (O' O) 2 - (O'M) 2 = r1
r2
2
-
r1 - r2
2
= 4r1 r2
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132. (c) Solution below The angle substened at the centre is double to that substened in the arc.
In
BOC = 2
BAC
BOC + 2
OBC = 180
BAC + 2
OBC = 180
BOC, 2
BAC +
OBC =
180 = 90 2
133. (b) Solution belowLet AB and AC are the diameters of two circles.
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AB = 10 cm, AC = 16 cm From figure, In PAB and QAC, APB = AQC PAB = QAC PBA = ACQ PAB ~ QAC AP AB = AQ AC AP 10 = AQ 16
5:8
134. (b) Solution belowFrom Figure,
A 2 60 = 90 + = 120 2
BIC = 90 +
135. (a) Solution belowFrom figure,
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A 2 80 = 90 = 50 2
BPC = 90 -
136. (c) Solution belowCircumference of a circle
=2 R =2 50 = 100
[ R = 50]
cm
Angle substened at the centre by a circle = 360 Angle substened at the centre by an arc BC 360 = 16 100 360 16 7 = 100 22 18.33 or 18 20' (approx.) 137. (a) Solution belowGiven, sin(2 x 20 ) cos(2 y 20 ) cos 90 - 2x - 20 90 - 2 x - 20
= cos( 2y+ 20 ) 2y + 20
90 = 45 2 sec(x + y) = sec 45 x+y=
198
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138. (a) Solution below-
5 sin cos sin 5 cos -3 +3
cos cos 5 tan 5 tan 4 5. 5 4 5. 5
3 = 3
3 3
1 7
139. (c) Solution below-
4 sec 2
+ 9 cosec 2 = 4 1 + tan 2
13 + 4 tan 2 AM 4 tan
+ 9 1 + cot 2
+ 9 cot 2
GM 2
4 tan 2 12
+ 9 cot 2 2 + 9 cot 2
4 tan 2 =2
Minimum value of 4 sec2 13 + 12 = 25
9 cot 2
36 + 9 cosec 2
140. (a) Solution below-
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Given, tan x
y tan (x - y) = 1
tan x
y = cot (x - y)
tan x
y = tan 90 - (x - y)
x
y = 90 - (x - y) 2x = 90
90 = 45 2 2x 2 45 tan = tan 3 3 x=
= tan 30 1 = 3 141. (b) Solution belowx 2 + y 2 + 3 = cosec
2
- sin
+ sec
- cos
2
3
= cosec 2 + sec 2 - 3 + 3 =
1 sin cos 2 2
x 2 y 2 = cosec =
1 sin
2
- sin 2
- sin
1 - sin 2 = sin cos 2 sin 2 = sin cos
sec
2
1 cos
1 - cos 2 cos
2
- cos - cos
2
2
= cos 2 sin 2 1 sin cos 2 =1
x 2 y 2 x 2 + y2 + 3 =
2
cos 2 sin 2
142. (d) Solution below-
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Given, 2y cos = x sin 2y
...........................(i)
1 x = sec cosec x sec - 2y cosec = 0 ..................(ii)
and 2x sec - y cosec = 3...................(iii) By Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get y = sin By Eq. (i), x = 2 cos x 2 + 4y 2 = 2 cos
2
+ 4 sin
2
= 4 cos2 + sin 2 =4 143. (a) Solution belowLet , the height of the post = h m
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In
ACB, tan 30 =
In
h 5+x
..........(i )
DAB, h x h x= 3
tan 60 =
By Eq. (i) 1 h = h 3 5 3 5 h + =h 3 3 h 5 h- = 3 3 h=
5 2
3 5 3 = m 2 3
144. (a) Solution below-
Length of the road for substened a angle of 25 = 40 m Length of the road for substened a angle of 360 =
40 25
360 = 576 m 576 2 576 7 = = 91.64 m 2 22
Radius of a circular road =
145. (a) Solution below-
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sin
+ sin 2 = 1 sin
= 1 - sin 2
sin
= cos 2
..................(i)
cos12 + 3 cos10 + 3 cos8 + cos 6 = 1 = cos 4 + cos 2
3
= sin 2
2
= 1
2
+ cos 2
-1 -1
-1
=0
146. (a) Solution belowIn the given pie-chart, 72 lakh
360
360 12 lakh 12 = 60 72 The population of area S5 is 12 lakh.
147. (a) Solution below-
3 45 5 360 = 5.4 lakh
Number of male s in area S1 =
2 105 5 360 = 8.4 lakh
Number of male s in area S4 =
72
72
total number of male s in area S1 and S4 = 5.4 + 8.4 = 13.8 lakh 148. (c) Solution below-
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1 135 5 360 7 60 Number of female in area S5 = 20 360 1 135 72 5 360 Required ratio = 7 60 72 20 360 =9:7 Number of female in area S2 =
72 72
149. (*)Solution below-
Total population of area S1 in 2010 45 72 360 Total population of area S1 in 2009 =
100 60 = lakh 105 7 Total population of area S3 in 2010 =
9
15 72 = 3 lakh 360 Total population of area S3 in 2009 =
=
3 100 25 = lakh 100 8 9
Required ratio =
204
60 7
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150. (c) Solution belowNumber of females in area 2 45 72 = 3.6 lakh 5 360 Number of females in area S1 =
1 135 72 = 5.4 lakh 5 360 Number of females in area S2 =
3 15 72 = 0.9 lakh 10 360 Number of females in area S3 =
S4 =
3 5
105 360
72 = 12.6 lakh
151. (c) Put ‘a’ in place of ‘being’. 152. (b) ‘I have in place of ‘have I’. 153. (a) Remove the word ‘had’. 154. (a) Put ‘have’ before ‘categorically’. 155. (d) Put ‘had’ after ‘ship’. 156. (d) 157. (b) 158. (d) 159. (a) 160. (d) 205
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187. (d) 188. (b) 189. (a) 190. (b) 191. (c) Answer can be drawn from the sixth sentence of the first paragraph. 192. (d) Answer can be drawn from the ninth sentence of the first paragraph. 193. (b) Answer can be drawn from the eleventh sentence of the first paragraph. 194. (c) Answer can be drawn from the second sentence of the second paragraph. 195. (b) 196. (c) Answer can be drawn from from the very first sentence of the first paragraph. 197. (b) Answer can be drawn from the third sentence of the second paragraph. 198. (d) Answer can be drawn from the last sentence of the second paragraph. 199. (b) Answer can be drawn from the last two sentence of the last paragraph. 200. (d)
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