SSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level Question Paper (02 Fe..

In a certain code language, ‘DEVOTION’ is written as ‘EHAVREIF’, and ‘SANSKRIT’ is written as ‘TDSZINCL’. How will ‘LICENSED’ be written in that language?

In a certain code language, ‘we can follow’ is coded as ‘218’, ‘follow the rules’ is coded as ‘589’, and ‘check the list’ is coded as ‘475’. What is the code for the word ‘rules’ in that language?

Seven boys Ajay, Mihir, Rohit, Karan, Vaibhav, Nitin and Sanjay are sitting on a straight bench facing towards the north. Karan is sitting at the extreme left end and second to the left of Rohit. Mihir is the immediate neighbour of Rohit and Vaibhav. Nitin is sitting to the immediate left of Sanjay.
Who is sitting second to the left of Mihir?

‘Fever’ is related to ‘Thermometer’ in the same way as ‘Earthquake’ is related to ‘________’.

Pointing towards a person in the photograph, Vikram said, “He is the son's son of my wife's father-in-law, Sameer”. Sameer has only one son. How is the person in the photograph related to Vikram?

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:

Some camels are elephants.

All elephants are lions.

All lions are tigers.

Conclusions:

I. Some tigers are camels.

II. Some camels are lions.

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
224, 112, 56, 28, ?

Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

In a certain code language, ‘EXPLAIN’ is coded as ‘15912141624’. How will ‘SACRED’ be coded in that language?

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
GLOWS : UPMEI :: FLYER : ?

In a certain code language, ‘FIANCE’ is written as ‘NIFECA’ and ‘PLANT’ is written as ‘TPNLA’. How will ‘PRODUCT’ be written in that language?

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
35, 43, 53, 61, 71, ?

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series.
Y _ L _ S _ S _ E _ Y _ L _ S

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
NFP, MHM, LJJ, KLG, ?

In an exhibition, seven brands have put up their stalls in horizontal line and facing in same direction. The seven brands that have put up a stall include: A, B, L, P, R, T and Z. L, which is third to the left of B, is at one end. A is between B and Z. T is to the immediate right of R. R is fourth to the right of L. Which brand is displayed to the immediate right of T?

Which two numbers need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct?
24+22×12÷16–8=32

Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at 'PQ' as shown.

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.
PLAYTIME

PLAYGROUND

PLAYWRIGHT

PLEASANT

PLAYHOUSE

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:

No teacher is an engineer.

All architects are engineers.

Conclusions:

I. No teacher is an architect.

II. Some teachers are architects.

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the letter-cluster that is different.

In a certain code language, 'FURNACE' is written as 'EVQOZDD'. How will 'IMAGERY' be written in that language?

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number.
9 : 74 :: 8: ? :: 7 : 42

If ‘U × V’ means ‘U is the daughter of V’, ‘U + V’ means ‘U is the husband of V’, and ‘U – V’ means ‘U is the sister of V’, then what does ‘W + X – Y × Z’ mean?

In a certain code language, 'FIG' is coded as 12, and 'PLUM' is coded as 20. How will 'GRAPES' be coded in that language?

The Moortidevi award is an Indian literary award presented annually by the ______.

UPI is a system that powers multiple bank accounts into a single mobile application. What is the full form of UPI?

In which of the following states/union territories was the first edition of the Himalayan Film Festival 2021 held?

Which of the following is/are NOT true about revenue receipts?
I. They are receipts of the government which are non-redeemable.
II. They can be claimed from the government under special circumstances.

In February 2021, the Pilot Pey Jal Survekshan was launched by:

In September 2021, the government of Chhattisgarh launched the ______ with the objective of making the state a hub for this cereal crop in India.

Dale Steyn, the cricketer who announced his retirement from all forms of the game in August 2021, is from _____.

The popular ritual of ‘Kanya/Kumari Puja’ is held during which of the following festivals?

Who among the following was the Union Finance Minister when the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was launched?

How many hydrogen atoms does a molecule of calcium hydroxide contain?

Tomara Rajputs were defeated in the twelfth century by the Chauhans of ______.

Who among the following has released ‘IndiGau’, India’s first cattle genomic chip, for the conservation of pure varieties of indigenous cattle breeds?

The division of powers between the Union and the States is in the ______ Schedule.

The first Tirthankara of Jainism is believed to be Rishabhanatha, who was born in:

In which of the following events did Bhavinaben Patel represent India at the Paralympic Games held in Tokyo in 2021?

Herpetologist Deepak Veerappan has a ______ named after him which is known as 'Xylophis deepaki'.

Which of the following is a wildlife sanctuary/national park in north-east India?

In which of the following countries will breakdance make its debut as an official sport in Olympics 2024?

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about redworms ?

Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India states that there shall be a special officer for linguistic minorities to be appointed by the President?

In which of the following states is Arulmigu Kapaleeshwarar Temple located?

Who among the following is the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand’s Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development as of August 2021?

When is the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer observed globally every year?

In the context of Bhakti-Sufi traditions of India, Manikkavachakar, a devotee of ______, composed beautiful devotional songs in Tamil.

In which of the following years was the Geological Survey of India established?

After a price increase of 23%, a television set costs Rs. 56,703. What was its original price (in Rs.)?

A car covers the first 80km of its journey at a speed of 40km/h. The driver makes a stop at the tea-stall for 30 minutes and then continues his journey at a speed of 60km/h for 4 hours. What is his average speed (in km/h, correct to 1 decimal place)?

The three successive discounts of 18%, 12% and 10% is equivalent to a single discount of:

If a 9-digit number 1039m837n is divisible by 72, then find the value of
n
2
−m
4


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Find the number nearest to 51462, that is divisible by 8.

A is 40% more efficient than B. If B finishes a work in 14 days, then in how many days will A finish the same work?

A sold an article to B at 10% loss, B sold it to C at 15% profit and C sold it to D at 10% profit. If D bought it for Rs. 4,554, then what was the cost price (in Rs.) of A?

A merchant purchased 650kg of wheat at Rs. 50 per kg. He sold 250kg of it at a profit of 24% and 200kg at a loss of 24%. At what rate per kg (in Rs.) should he sell the remaining wheat to gain 20% on his initial investment?

A woman invested in a private company fund, a total sum of Rs. 10,25,000 in the names of her son and daughter aged 13 years and 15 years, respectively, such that they get an equal amount when they are of 18 years. If the company gives 20% compound interest compounded annually, then how much money (in Rs., to the nearest whole number) should be deposited in the name of her son?

Two trains start at the same time from two stations and proceed towards each other at speeds 88km/h and 75km/h, respectively. When they meet, it is found that one train has travelled 65km more than the other. What is the distance (in km) between the two stations?

If a:b=7:4, then find (2a+7b):(7b−2a).

The simple interest on a certain sum for 4
2
1
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years at 10% p.a. is 60% of the compound interest on a sum of Rs. 12,000 for 1 year at 10% p.a., interest compounded half yearly. The sum on which the simple interest is calculated is:

A man is delayed in reaching his workplace by 30 minutes due to bad traffic as he can drive at
9
7
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of his usual speed. What is his usual time (in hours and minutes) of travel?

A sold an article to B at 25% profit, B sold it to C at a 12% loss. If C paid Rs. 1,815 for the article, how much (in Rs.) did A pay for the article?

The average weight of a class of 20 students is 44kg. A new student joins the class and the average weight decreases by 300gm. What is the weight of the new student (in kg)?

What will be the compound interest (in Rs., to the nearest rupee) on Rs. 17,600 for 2 years at 7% per annum, compounded annually?

A earns Rs. 2,250 in a day if he works for 8 hours a day. B earns Rs. 3,750 per day if he works for 6 hours a day. The ratio of the per hour wages of A to that of B is:

The average weight of 18 boxes in a boat is increased by 2.5kg when one of the boxes weighing 75kg is replaced by a new box. The weight (in kg) of the new box is:

A, B and C can do one-third of a work in 15 days, 30 days and 10 days, respectively. A started the work. C joined him after 1 day and B joined them after 3 days of the beginning. For how many days did C work?

Karuna and Aditi scored 434 and 336 marks, respectively, in an examination. If Karuna scored 62% marks, then what is the percentage of marks scored by Aditi?

Find the value of
0.09
0.23
2
−0.04
2

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If x% of 190 is 15 less than (x+10)% of 180, then (x+30)% of 90 is what per cent more than x% of 150?

A 70cm wide path is made around a circular garden having a diameter of 14 metres. What is the area of the path (in m
2
)?

A customer paid Rs. 306 for an item after availing successive discounts of 10% and 15%. What is the marked price of the item (in Rs.)?

If x=3−4y, then (x
3
+64y
3
+36xy) is equal to:

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Anant was recording a new song in his studio.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Hostile

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Replace

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Able to be heard

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Pragmatic

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Confirm

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
This class used to be very noisy, but it was unusually ______ today.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
We should carefully ______ wasting food.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Have cold feet

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A doctor who specialises in X-rays and other kind of radiations

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
“Vidushi, the doctor has advised me to avoid sugar,” said Prabha.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To be in hot water

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games began (1) ______ Tuesday night with the opening ceremony at Japan's National Stadium. The twelve-day sporting celebration (2) ______ a total of 539 events in 22 para (3) . The opening ceremony took place in (4) empty stadium. The Games should have (5) ______ place last year but were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games began (1) ______ Tuesday night with the opening ceremony at Japan's National Stadium. The twelve-day sporting celebration (2) ______ a total of 539 events in 22 para (3) . The opening ceremony took place in (4) empty stadium. The Games should have (5) ______ place last year but were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games began (1) ______ Tuesday night with the opening ceremony at Japan's National Stadium. The twelve-day sporting celebration (2) ______ a total of 539 events in 22 para (3) . The opening ceremony took place in (4) empty stadium. The Games should have (5) ______ place last year but were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games began (1) ______ Tuesday night with the opening ceremony at Japan's National Stadium. The twelve-day sporting celebration (2) ______ a total of 539 events in 22 para (3) . The opening ceremony took place in (4) empty stadium. The Games should have (5) ______ place last year but were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games began (1) ______ Tuesday night with the opening ceremony at Japan's National Stadium. The twelve-day sporting celebration (2) ______ a total of 539 events in 22 para (3) . The opening ceremony took place in (4) empty stadium. The Games should have (5) ______ place last year but were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 5.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Much to their annoyance, pen-pushers are routinely reminded that a picture is worth a thousand words-except that sometimes they can be wrong ‘words’ as happened last week when Reuters was forced to withdraw more than 900 pictures taken by a freelance photographer after it was suspected that he had ‘doctored’ two recent photographs of the Israeli-Lebanon conflict.
In one picture, the smoke billowing from an apartment block after an Israeli air strike was allegedly thickened by the photographer, Adnan Hajj, to dramatise the impact of the bombardment - and in another two flares were suspected to have been added to an image of an Israeli jet in action over Lebanon.
The allegation of doctoring, first made by several bloggers, was confirmed by Reuters after an inhouse investigation. Mr. Hajj, who had sold pictures to Reuters for more than 10 years, denied manipulating the two photographs and attributed the thick smoke in the first picture to “bad lighting” and the fact that he was “trying to remove dust marks.” As for the second, he said, “there was no problem with it - not at all.”
But Reuters was not convinced and said it was removing all of his pictures from its database and would not be using his services any more. “This represents a serious breach of Reuters’ standards and we shall not be accepting or using pictures taken by him,” the news agency said.
The idea that the camera never lies is as misleading as the notion that all statistics are meant to mislead. What the ‘eye’ sees is not always what it looks like, thanks to the many ways in which first the camera and then the photograph can be - and is often - manipulated.
Indeed, a photograph can be manipulated in more ways - and more effectively - to convey a false reality than it is possible to do through the written word. Ask any clever photographer and he will tell you the tricks the camera can be made to play.
At a seminar recently, one journalist recalled how there was a time when British photographers, covering stories about famine or floods in Third World countries, would carry teddy bears with them in order to use them as props for pictures supposedly showing that all that was left in the household, stricken by death and destruction, were children’s toys.

According to the passage, it can be inferred that a camera:

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[Same Passage as Above]

Who was accused of tampering with the pictures?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[Same Passage as Above]

‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ means that:

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[Same Passage as Above]

The picture of smoke rising from an apartment depicted:

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[Same Passage as Above]

Reuters withdrew pictures of a freelance photographer because: