SSC Selection Post 2024 Question Paper (26-Jun-2024) (Shift-4)

Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.
(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Teeth : Dentist :: Bones : ?

In a certain code language, ‘INSTITUTE’ is written as ‘JOTUKWXWH’ and ‘OPPRESSOR’ is written as ‘PQQSGVVRU’. How will ‘TRANSFORM’ be written in the same code language?

10 is related to 6 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 22 is related to 12. 28 is related to which of the following using the same logic?

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series, will complete the series.
_ww_xw_xx_wx_wwx

In a code language, 'ACTING' is coded as ‘ZXGRMT’ and 'CABALS' is coded as ‘XZYZOH’. How will 'EAGLET' be coded in the same language?

Six numbers 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 are written on different faces of a dice. Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Select the number on the face opposite to the one having 5.
[Image showing 3 views of a single dice]



View 1: Faces showing 1, 4, 6

View 2: Faces showing 3, 4, 5

View 3: Faces showing 1, 2, 4

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.
Oology : Eggs :: Conchology : ?

In a code language, 'LIBERTY' is coded as ‘NKDETVA’ and 'TONIGHT' is coded as ‘VQPIIJV’. How will 'AUCTION' be coded in the same language?

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 crocodiles are tubes.
All tubes are socks.
No sock is a menu.

Conclusions:
(I) Some menus are not socks.
(II) No sock is a crocodile.
(III) Some adapters are houses.

In a certain code language, ‘sing of thee’ is written as ‘jd fy yh’, and ‘does she sing’ is coded as ‘fy ug sc’. How will ‘sing’ be coded in that language?

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?
25÷5–918×9+4=?

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at line MN as shown below.

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)
India: Rupee :: Bahrain : ?

In a certain code language,
'A + B' means 'A is the mother of B',

'A - B' means 'A is the brother of B',

'A × B' means 'A is the wife of B',

'A ÷ B' means 'A is the father of B'.

Based on the above information, how is Q related to S if ‘P + Q ÷ R × S − T'?

Which of the following term will replace the question mark (?) in the given series.
7, 3, 6, 7, 5, 11, ?

Identify the figure which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.
[Image showing a sequence of four geometric pattern diagrams followed by a question mark]

A woman said to a man, "Your mother's husband's father is my husband". How is the woman related to the man?

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.
Bacteria

Butterfly

Mosquito

Vulture

Sparrow

Three statements are given, followed by Three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
No chart is a casket.
Not a single casket is a house.
Every house is an adapter.

Conclusions:
(I) Some adapters which are houses are charts as well.
(II) No chart is a house.
(III) Some adapters are houses.

Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.
PERFECT : TCEFREP :: UPDATES : SETADPU :: UNKNOWN : ?

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the following blanks, will complete the letter series.
_ K _ I W _ J _ W _ _ I _ K J _

Each of the letters in the word MASONRY are arranged in alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter that is third from the left and the one that is second from the right in the new letter cluster thus formed?

In a certain code language, 'HWET' is coded as '205238' and 'RBKX' is coded as '2411218'. How will 'ICPZ' be coded in that language?

In a certain code language, 'DENT' is coded as '3856' and 'LINK' is coded as '7392'. What is the code for 'N' in that language?

Jaita is the main dance form of which state?

Who was the designer of India's national flag?

In 2023, Government of India has proposed to launch the ‘Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana’ ___________ to skill lakhs of youth within the next three years covering new age courses like coding, AI, robotics, mechatronics, IOT, 3D printing, drones and soft skills.

Pandit Ram Narayan, who was awarded the Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Lifetime Achievement Award for 2015–2016, is a _______ player.

Gandhiji gave his slogan of 'Do or Die' during which of the following Movements/Satyagrahas?

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that 'No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once'?

The transfer of heat through horizontal movement of air is called __________.

With which game is the CK Nayudu Trophy associated?

_________ is the science and art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants.

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that any person to become the President of India has to be a citizen of India?

Which of the following union territories has the least literacy rate according to the Census of India 2011?

Who among the following authored the book 'Unbreakable'?

Which physicist is best known for his experiments on generating and confirming the existence of electromagnetic waves?

Which of the following items has a high fibre content?

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that an election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of the President shall be completed before the expiration of the term?

In which year was Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana launched?

Which of the following animals are the stinging capsules located around the mouth and on the tentacles?

The Vijayanagara empire included people from different cultural regions. Which of the following regions was NOT a part of it?

The Great Bath was found in:

Sanskrit College at Benaras was founded by_________.

Allah Rakha was associated with which of the following musical instruments?

Which of the following rulers is considered as the greatest king of Satavahana dynasty and is described as the destroyer of the Sakas, Yavanas and Pahlavas?

As of July 2023, who is the Chief Minister of Assam?

Under which account heading has the funding for the Kashi Yatra Scheme been approved in India for the year 2022-23?

___________ is the proper management of a natural resource to prevent its exploitation, destruction or degradation.

A bag contains rupee, 50-paise and 25-paise coins in the ratio 3:4:6. If the total amount is ₹143, the number of 50-paise coins is:

The sum of the four numbers A, B, C and D is 875. If the ratio of A to B is 1:2, the ratio of B to C is 3:1 and the ratio of C to D is 2:3, find the value of C.

The simple interest on a sum of money is
45
9
​
of the sum. If the number of years is numerically 5 times of rate per cent per annum, then find the rate per cent per annum.

A and B can do a piece of work separately in 10 days and 8 days, respectively. If they work alternately and A begins the work, in how many days will the work be completed?

Simplify the following expression:
33×31×(2
10
+1)
(3
2
)
4
−1
​

A person travels two-fifth of a distance at a speed of 40km/h and the remaining at a speed of 60km/h. What is his average speed (in km/h) in the entire journey?

If the radius of a right circular cone is increased by 20% and its height is decreased by 25%, then the volume of the right circular cone will be increased by:

The following table gives the number of post-graduate students enrolled in 4 different colleges A, B, C, and D in a city over the years 2015-2018 and also the number of students who passed the final examination during these years. Study the table carefully and answer the question.

In △ABC, AB=9cm and AC=13cm, then the length of BC could be:

The number of toys manufactured by a machine in 2018 was 25,000, which increased by 20% in 2019. In 2020, the production was hindered by a strike and it fell by 15%. How many total toys were manufactured in three years by the machine?

In △ABC and △PQR, we are given ∠A=∠P and AC=PR.
Which of the following options needs to be satisfied for △PQR and △ABC to be congruent?

If Psin60
∘
=Qcsc45
∘
, then the value of
P
2
−Q
2

P
2
+Q
2

​
is equal to:

A shopkeeper offers the following three schemes:
I. Buy 9 get 1 free
II. Buy 7 get 8
III. Two successive discounts of 20% and 15%

Which scheme has the lowest discount percentage (all articles have the same marked price)?

A motorboat, whose speed is 15km/h in still water goes 20km downstream and comes back in a total of 4hours. The speed of the stream (in km/h) is:

The average of 25 integers is zero. What is the maximum possible number of positive integers?

Half the perimeter of a rectangular garden, whose length is 8cm more than its width, is 42cm. Find the area of the rectangular garden.

If x=7−4
3

​
, then find the value of (x
2
+
x
2

1
​
).

The annual profit percentage earned by a telephone company during the period 2015-2020 is given in the following table. The profit percentage is calculated by the difference between income and expenditure over expenditure. Study the table and answer the question that follows.

P sells a Laptop to Q at a loss of 25% and Q sells the laptop to R at a profit of 20%. If R purchased the laptop for ₹22,500, then what was the cost (in ₹) of the laptop for P?

Find the largest number which should replace P in the 7-digit number 87893P4 to make the number divisible by 4.

If 3sec
4
θ+8=10sec
2
θ, then the value of tanθ can be:

The volume of a cube is 64cm
3
. The total surface area of the cube is:

Find the smallest non-zero value of k so that the 7-digit number 48397k5 is divisible by 9.

The selling price of y items is equal to the cost price of 540 items. If the profit made is 44%, then find the value of y.

Which of the following recorded the highest growth rate in manufacturing units from the year 2021 to the year 2022?
Plant Units manufactured in 2021 Units manufactured in 2022
A 150 175
B 225 269
C 300 315
D 130 169
E 150 172

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
A. Lying in bed waiting
B. For the postman to bring
C. Him news of a legacy
D. Luck keeps on

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Midhuna was nineteen years old, too young to buy the farm.

Select the sentence that has NO spelling errors.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Confiscate

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Rekha asked me what I was doing.

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
Netaji, a hero of Modern India, is remembered for his contribution in the establishment of Indian Army.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.
She met my cousin, whose she later married.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The child was testing the patience of her mother.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
The film actor and director were accused of indulging in nepotism.

Select the sentence that has NO spelling errors.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Shanky said, 'I'll be disposing of the old iPhone next Wednesday'.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Efficacy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Shraddha wandered through the labyrinth of thoughts, seeking clarity ________ chaos.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
One answer to the ________ of air pollution is to build a car that does not pollute.

Select the correct active voice of the given sentence
Why was such a letter written by Rupesh?

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 silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between 1 parts of the world. The name 'silk routes' points to the 2 of West-bound Chinese silk cargoes along this route. Historians have identified several silk routes, over land and by sea, knitting together vast regions of Asia, and 3 Asia with Europe and northern Africa. They are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and 4 almost till the fifteenth century. But Chinese pottery also ________5________the same route, as did textiles and spices from India and Southeast Asia.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 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 silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between 1 parts of the world. The name 'silk routes' points to the 2 of West-bound Chinese silk cargoes along this route. Historians have identified several silk routes, over land and by sea, knitting together vast regions of Asia, and 3 Asia with Europe and northern Africa. They are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and 4 almost till the fifteenth century. But Chinese pottery also ________5________the same route, as did textiles and spices from India and Southeast Asia.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 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 silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between 1 parts of the world. The name 'silk routes' points to the 2 of West-bound Chinese silk cargoes along this route. Historians have identified several silk routes, over land and by sea, knitting together vast regions of Asia, and 3 Asia with Europe and northern Africa. They are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and 4 almost till the fifteenth century. But Chinese pottery also ________5________the same route, as did textiles and spices from India and Southeast Asia.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 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 silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between 1 parts of the world. The name 'silk routes' points to the 2 of West-bound Chinese silk cargoes along this route. Historians have identified several silk routes, over land and by sea, knitting together vast regions of Asia, and 3 Asia with Europe and northern Africa. They are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and 4 almost till the fifteenth century. But Chinese pottery also ________5________the same route, as did textiles and spices from India and Southeast Asia.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 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 silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between 1 parts of the world. The name 'silk routes' points to the 2 of West-bound Chinese silk cargoes along this route. Historians have identified several silk routes, over land and by sea, knitting together vast regions of Asia, and 3 Asia with Europe and northern Africa. They are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and 4 almost till the fifteenth century. But Chinese pottery also ________5________the same route, as did textiles and spices from India and Southeast Asia.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Once, an old farmer named John lived in a village. Despite the arrival of young farmers with modern techniques, John stuck to traditional methods, believing in hard work and patience.One day, a group of young farmers came to the village and started using modern farming techniques and equipment. They boasted about their high yields and profits, and many of the villagers were impressed. Over time, the young farmers struggled while John's farm thrived, showcasing healthy crops and well-cared-for animals. Recognising his wisdom, the villagers sought John's guidance, and he became a respected elder. He taught them the importance of respecting nature, working with it, and embodying values like perseverance and hard work. John's farm became a model for sustainable and ethical practices, leaving a lasting legacy. He was remembered as a wise and humble man who dedicated his life to the land and community.

Why did John remain steadfast in his traditional farming methods?

Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Once, an old farmer named John lived in a village. Despite the arrival of young farmers with modern techniques, John stuck to traditional methods, believing in hard work and patience.One day, a group of young farmers came to the village and started using modern farming techniques and equipment. They boasted about their high yields and profits, and many of the villagers were impressed. Over time, the young farmers struggled while John's farm thrived, showcasing healthy crops and well-cared-for animals. Recognising his wisdom, the villagers sought John's guidance, and he became a respected elder. He taught them the importance of respecting nature, working with it, and embodying values like perseverance and hard work. John's farm became a model for sustainable and ethical practices, leaving a lasting legacy. He was remembered as a wise and humble man who dedicated his life to the land and community.

What can we infer about John's character from the story?

Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Once, an old farmer named John lived in a village. Despite the arrival of young farmers with modern techniques, John stuck to traditional methods, believing in hard work and patience.One day, a group of young farmers came to the village and started using modern farming techniques and equipment. They boasted about their high yields and profits, and many of the villagers were impressed. Over time, the young farmers struggled while John's farm thrived, showcasing healthy crops and well-cared-for animals. Recognising his wisdom, the villagers sought John's guidance, and he became a respected elder. He taught them the importance of respecting nature, working with it, and embodying values like perseverance and hard work. John's farm became a model for sustainable and ethical practices, leaving a lasting legacy. He was remembered as a wise and humble man who dedicated his life to the land and community.

What was the name of the old farmer in the story?

Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Once, an old farmer named John lived in a village. Despite the arrival of young farmers with modern techniques, John stuck to traditional methods, believing in hard work and patience.One day, a group of young farmers came to the village and started using modern farming techniques and equipment. They boasted about their high yields and profits, and many of the villagers were impressed. Over time, the young farmers struggled while John's farm thrived, showcasing healthy crops and well-cared-for animals. Recognising his wisdom, the villagers sought John's guidance, and he became a respected elder. He taught them the importance of respecting nature, working with it, and embodying values like perseverance and hard work. John's farm became a model for sustainable and ethical practices, leaving a lasting legacy. He was remembered as a wise and humble man who dedicated his life to the land and community.

What did the young farmers do when they came to the village?

Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Once, an old farmer named John lived in a village. Despite the arrival of young farmers with modern techniques, John stuck to traditional methods, believing in hard work and patience.One day, a group of young farmers came to the village and started using modern farming techniques and equipment. They boasted about their high yields and profits, and many of the villagers were impressed. Over time, the young farmers struggled while John's farm thrived, showcasing healthy crops and well-cared-for animals. Recognising his wisdom, the villagers sought John's guidance, and he became a respected elder. He taught them the importance of respecting nature, working with it, and embodying values like perseverance and hard work. John's farm became a model for sustainable and ethical practices, leaving a lasting legacy. He was remembered as a wise and humble man who dedicated his life to the land and community.

What would be an appropriate title for this story?