SSC CGL - General Intelligence and Reasoning PYQ Quiz 48
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Q1.Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: D. Option 4
The figure series alternates between original and mirror image, with increasing line counts. Option 4 fits.
Q2.Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Uncle, Relatives, Rich
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: B. Option 2
All Uncles are Relatives (subset). Some Relatives and Uncles are Rich (intersection). Option 2 fits.
Q3.Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Buy 2. Dinner 3. Market 4. Vegetables 5. Cook
- A.4, 5, 3, 1, 2
- B.3, 5, 4, 1, 2
- C.1, 4, 5, 3, 2
- D.3, 4, 1, 5, 2
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Answer: D. 3, 4, 1, 5, 2
Logical order: Market → Vegetables → Buy → Cook → Dinner = 3, 4, 1, 5, 2.
Q4.Select the combination of letters that, when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series, will complete the series. b_bab_bc_abbb_ba_b
- A.cbabc
- B.cbbcb
- C.bcbab
- D.cbbac
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Answer: B. cbbcb
Filling 'cbbcb' completes the pattern: bcbabb / bcbabb / bcbabb.
Q5.Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. CEGI : AGEK :: DFHJ : ?
- A.BHFL
- B.CHFI
- C.BDJK
- D.CGIK
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Answer: A. BHFL
Pattern: −2, +2, −2, +2. Apply to DFHJ: D−2=B, F+2=H, H−2=F, J+2=L → BHFL.
Q6.₹1,875 is divided among A, B and C in such a way that A's share is half of the combined share of B and C, and B's share is one-fourth of the combined share of A and C. By what amount is C's share more than that of A?
- A.₹200
- B.₹250
- C.₹225
- D.₹500
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Answer: B. ₹250
A=(B+C)/2 → 3A=1875 → A=625. B=(A+C)/4 → 5B=1875 → B=375. C=1875−625−375=875. C−A = 250.
Q7.Which two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct? 12 − 8 + 12 × 9 ÷ 3 = 9
- A.+ and −
- B.+ and ÷
- C.− and ÷
- D.+ and ×
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Answer: B. + and ÷
Interchanging + and ÷: 12 − 8 ÷ 12 × 9 + 3 = 12 − 6 + 3 = 9. ✓
Q8.If DIG is coded as 25 and CUT is coded as 49, then how will KICK be coded as?
- A.43
- B.34
- C.39
- D.41
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Answer: C. 39
Sum of alphabet positions. DIG = 4+9+7=20? Hmm — applying the worked rule: D+I+G=4+9+7=20, but key gives 25. Per the worked logic, KICK → K(11)+I(9)+C(3)+K(11)=34? But the key is 39. The pattern likely uses adjusted values; per source key, answer = 39.
Q9.A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: A. Option 1
After unfolding the paper symmetrically, option 1 shows the correct pattern.
Q10.Three of the following four numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the number that is different from the rest.
- A.126
- B.217
- C.189
- D.254
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Answer: D. 254
126/7=18 ✓, 217/7=31 ✓, 189/7=27 ✓. But 254/7=36.28... — not divisible by 7. Odd one out: 254.
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