SSC CGL - General Intelligence and Reasoning PYQ Quiz 51
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Q1.Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set. (7, 13, 21)
- A.(12, 18, 25)
- B.(17, 22, 30)
- C.(9, 16, 25)
- D.(2, 8, 16)
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Answer: D. (2, 8, 16)
Differences: 13−7=6, 21−13=8 (consecutive even). For (2,8,16): 8−2=6, 16−8=8. ✓
Q2.Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Select the odd word out.
- A.Perseverance
- B.Firmness
- C.Tendency
- D.Tenacity
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Answer: A. Perseverance
Firmness, Perseverance and Tenacity all mean steadfastness. 'Tendency' means inclination — odd one out (per source key option 1 marked, suggesting interpretation differs; following key).
Q3.How many triangles are there in the following figure?
- A.14
- B.18
- C.20
- D.16
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Answer: D. 16
Counting all distinct triangles in the labelled figure: 16.
Q4.Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right of the figure.
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: C. Option 3
Mirror to the right: left becomes right. Option 3 is the correct mirror image.
Q5.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 symmetrically punched paper, option 1 shows the correct pattern.
Q6.Select the word-pair in which the words are related in the same way as the two words in the following word-pair. Heat : Sun
- A.Home : Terrace
- B.Ride : Car
- C.Atmosphere : Humidity
- D.Vitamin : Fruit
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Answer: D. Vitamin : Fruit
Sun provides heat. Similarly, fruits provide vitamins.
Q7.Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set. (10, 18, 38)
- A.(4, 12, 22)
- B.(14, 12, 8)
- C.(12, 22, 46)
- D.(18, 6, 14)
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Answer: C. (12, 22, 46)
Differences: 18−10=8, 38−18=20. For (12,22,46): 22−12=10, 46−22=24. Pattern of doubling differences fits — option 3.
Q8.10 years ago, a father's age was 3 1/2 times that of his son, and 10 years from now, the father's age will be 2 1/4 times that of the son. What will be the sum of the ages of the father and the son at present?
- A.100 years
- B.110 years
- C.115 years
- D.120 years
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Answer: B. 110 years
B−10 = (7/2)(A−10) → 7A−2B=50. B+10 = (9/4)(A+10) → 9A−4B=−50. Solving: A=30, B=80. Sum=110 years.
Q9.In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Calendar : Date :: Index : ?
- A.Name of Author
- B.Glossary
- C.Contents
- D.Summary
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Answer: C. Contents
A calendar is used to check the date. Similarly, an index is used to check the contents of a book.
Q10.In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. ACOUSTIC : 91 :: RENOUNCE : ?
- A.95
- B.99
- C.105
- D.109
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Answer: A. 95
Sum of alphabet positions: A(1)+C(3)+O(15)+U(21)+S(19)+T(20)+I(9)+C(3) = 91. R(18)+E(5)+N(14)+O(15)+U(21)+N(14)+C(3)+E(5) = 95.
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