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SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 1

In the given figure, O is the center of a circle, and diameter AB bisects, chord CD at a point E such that CE = ED = 8 cm and EB = 4 cm. The radius of the circle is:

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 1

Given, Diameter AB bisect chord CD at point E such that CE = ED = 8 cm and EB = 4 cm As we know,
Pythagoras Theorem, (Hypotenuse)2 = (Perpendicular)2 + (Base)2   

Let the radius of the circle be r cm and 

In   (According to Pythagoras Theorem)

∴ Radius of the circle is 10 cm.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 2

The sides a, b,  c (taken in order) of a ΔABC are in A.P. If , then is equal to:

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 2

Given:

Using the half-angle formula and the fact that we get;

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SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 3

The perimeter of a rectangle havingarea equal to cm and sides in theratio is:

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 3

The area of the rectangle is cm and the sides are in the ratio .

Let the length be and the breadth be

Area of a rectangle length breadth

cm

Therefore, the length cm and the breadth cm

Perimeter of a rectangle (Length Breadth)

Perimeter 

Perimeter  Perimeter cm

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 4

In a frequency distribution, if the mean and median are and respectively, then its mode is approximately equal to  :

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 4

Given,

Mean Median

As we know that,

Mode Median Mean

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 5

The value of is:

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 5

Given:

As we know,


SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 6

Direction: Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among classes given below:

Badminton, Baseball, Outdoor games

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SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 7

Direction: If you fold the transparent paper along with the dotted line Figure 'X' which alternative figure would you get?

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 7

 

After folding the paper along the dotted line, the paper will appear as:

 

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 8

A man walk 7 m towards south and then turns to his East and walks 8 m, then turns to his South and walks 7 m, then turns to his East and walks 4 m, and then turns to his North and walks 19 m. How far is he now from his starting point?

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 8

The path can be traced as follows,

Thus applying Pythagoras theorem-

Putiing the value we get,

The distance between the starting point and ending point is .

Therefore, is the correct answer.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 9

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.

CROCIN : RCTXNI :: SIGNAL : ?

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 9

The logic follows here is:

Similarly;

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 10

Direction: In the question below a statement is given followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions definitely is drawn from the given statement.

Direction: In the question below a statement is given followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions definitely is drawn from the given statement.

Statement: Any young man, who makes dowry as a condition for marriage, discredits himself and dishonours womanhood.

Conclusions:

I. Those who take dowry in marriage should be condemned by society.

II. Those who do not take dowry in marriage respect womanhood.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 10

Clearly, the statement declares dowry as an evil practice and reflects its demerits. Thus, the conclusion I follows. Also, it is given that those who take dowry dishonour womanhood. This implies that those who do not take dowry respect womanhood. So, II also follows.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 11

Direction: Find the next term in the following series.

165, 195, 255, 285, 345, ?

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 11

The pattern followed is:

Thus, clearly, 375 is the next number in the series.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 12

Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.

Akshay said, “I am making biryani today.”

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The correct answer is: 

Akshay said that he was making biryani on that day.

The given sentence is in present continuous tense (am making) so the indirect form will be in past continuous tense (was making).

The first person 'I' will be changed to third person 'He'.

The only option which follows the structure (past continuous tense) is Option (D).

Option (A) is in simple past tense (made).

Option (B) is in future perfect continuous tense (would be making).

Option (C) is in present continuous tense (is making).

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 13

Direction: Select the option that is similar in meaning to the word given:

DISPARAGE

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 13

Disparage: regard or represent as being of little worth.

Belittle: make (someone or something) seem unimportant.

Scatter: throw in various random directions.

Discriminate: recognize a distinction, differentiate.

Waste: use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

The synonym of Disparage is Belittle.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 14

Direction: Select the correct meanings of the given idioms and phrases out of the given options.

Beat around the bush:

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 14

In the given options, the most appropriate answer is 'avoiding the main topic.'

Beat around the bush: avoiding the main matter.

Example: You should stop beating around the bush and discuss your career option with your parents.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 15

Direction: Select the option that is similar in meaning to the word given:

ALACRITY

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 15

Alacrity: brisk and cheerful readiness.

Briskness: active, fast, and energetic.

Fear: an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain or a threat.

Frankness: open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.

Alarm: an anxious awareness of danger, warning, alert, caveat, caution, admonition.

The synonym of Alacrity is Briskness.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 16

Direction: Fill in the blank with the suitable option.

The Mekong is also home ____ the world's largest catfish.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 16

Let discuss the options:

Option(A). 'For' cannot be used because the phrase 'home for something' is incorrect.

Option (B). 'In' cannot be chosen because 'home in something' does not make any sense in the given context.

Option (D). 'within' cannot be chosen because it does not make the sentence meaningful.

Option (C). 'to' is the best fit. The phrase 'to be home to something' means to be the place where that thing is located or, in the case of living things, where they live.

Correct sentence: The Mekong is also home to the world's largest catfish.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 17

Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunction.

The Indian cricket team is efficient _________ hard-working.

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The conjunction 'and' is used as a function word to indicate 'connection or addition especially of items within the same class or type'.

The conjunction 'but' is used to indicate 'on the contrary: on the other hand'.

The conjunction 'yet' is used to indicate 'in addition generally of items of the opposite type'.

The conjunction 'though' is used to indicate 'in spite of the fact that'. 

Correct sentence: The Indian cricket team is efficient and hard-working.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 18

Which part of speech is the word 'Sharp' given in bold in the passage?

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 18

Refer to: ... some sharp variations ... 

As we can observe that 'variations' is a plural case of the noun 'variation', so the word coming right before it has to be an adjective.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 19

Which of the following statements is true with respect to the information given in the passage? 
I. Sabbaticals are generally paid leaves.
II. Sabbaticals do create an environment of uncertainty into the organization.
III. Sabbaticals bring great benefits to employees in an organization.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 19

Refer to: 
… “Most of these are “leave without pay” and offered to employees having a strong performance track record. …
This confirms that the statement I is false.
Refer to: 
Sabbaticals do create unpredictability and inject instability into the organisation.
The highlighted part above proves that the statement II is true.
Refer to: 
For employees, it is a great benefit. …
The highlighted part above confirms what’s given in statement III.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 20

Which of the following is true as per the passage? 
I. Britain has been given piecemeal status by the EU.
II. Britain has tried hard but failed to get mutual recognition from EU.
III. EU has accepted Britain’s rules as it did not diverge a lot from what it wants.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 20

Refer to: ‘Nor did it press hard for “mutual recognition”, in which the EU would accept Britain’s rules as a basis for future trading as long as they did not diverge too much. The City is likely instead to be left with “equivalence”, a piecemeal status that the EU sometimes grants to third countries.’

All statements are incorrect as per the passage.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 21

Why is being a part of the ‘Single Market’ so important for Britain?

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 21

Refer to: ‘.Though Brexit’s final form is unclear, only the softest of departures would keep Britain in the single market. And nothing short of that would safeguard “passporting” rights for City firms. These allow financial firms in any EU country to sell in any other and matter hugely in banking and asset management.’

As per the underlined statements above, only option A makes sense and conveys the right reason for the importance of the Single market.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 22

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

We do not sell stationery at this shop.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 22

Simple present tense 

  • We use the simple present tense when an action is happening right now, or when it happens regularly
  • The instructions given below should be followed while changing a simple past sentence to a passive voice.
    • Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
    • Use the preposition 'by' before the agent.
    • Use an appropriate helping verb(is) according to the tense of the active form. (Simple present- is/are/am +v3)
    • Always use the third form of the main verb(sold) in passive form.
    • At last line up the remaining part.

So, the final sentence is - Stationery is not sold at this shop.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 23

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

Rose, like other flowers (A) that have medicinal qualities, (B) are also useful for making perfumes. (C) No error (D)

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The plural verb 'are' does not agree with its singular subject 'rose'; therefore 'are' will be replaced with 'is'.

Correct sentence: Rose, like other flowers that have medicinal qualities, is also useful for making perfumes.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 24

Direction: In the following question, parts of a sentence have been jumbled. You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly by selecting the correct option.

An essay

P. like that of the human face

Q. because its variety is infinite

R. is a literary form

S. which is not easy to define

The proper sequence should be

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 24

The correct order is: RSQP

Reason:

  • While rearranging parts of a sentence; it is easier to find interconnections between two parts and then eliminate the options accordingly.
  • Here, Q talks about the infinite variety of something; while P talks about 'human face'.
  • None of the other options can fit after Q logically, except for P.
  • Together, they talk about the infinite variety of human face.
  • So, QP must be the correct sequence.

The correct sentence is:

An essay is a literary form which is not easy to define because its variety is infinite like that of the human face.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 25

Advantage(s) of tectonic activity in Iceland include(s):

1. Source of natural geothermal energy

2. Creation of new land

3. Attraction of tourists

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 25

Advantages of tectonic activity in Iceland includes source of natural geothermal energy and attraction of tourists.

Geothermal energy is the heat produced deep in the Earth's core. Geothermal energy is a clean, renewable resource that can be harnessed for use as heat and electricity. Geothermal energy is heat that is generated within the Earth.

  • Icelanders take advantage of Iceland's volcanic nature mostly in geothermal ways. 
  • Iceland's tectonic plates are the reason for so much geothermal and volcanic activity. Volcanos around the world are one of the major tourist destinations.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 26

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 26

(A) Windows Azure is a cloud-based operating system.

This statement is correct. Windows Azure is a cloud-based operating system which enables running of business applications, services and workload in the cloud itself. It mainly deals with the foundation of running applications and keeping the data on the cloud.

Google App Engine is an integrated set of online services for consumers to communicate and share with others.

Google app engine is PaaS (Platform as a service) product. It provides web developing services to developers. Apps must be written in java or python.  So, this statement is incorrect.

(B) Amazon Cloud Front is a web service content delivery.

Amazon cloud front is a fast content delivery network service that securely delivers data, video, applications and APIs to customers. Cloud front is integrated with AWS global infrastructure and services. So, statement is correct.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 27

To move from an open dialog box back to the document, for dialog boxes that support this behavior such as Find and Replace ______ is used.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 27

To move from an open dialog box back to the document, for dialog boxes that support this behavior such as Find and Replace Alt+F6 shortcut is used.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 28

The IETF standards documents are called _______.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 28

A Request for Comments (RFC) is a formal document from the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) that is the result of committee drafting and subsequent review by interested parties. Some RFCs are informational in nature.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 29

_______________ infects the master boot record and it is challenging and a complex task to remove this virus.

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Boot Sector Virus infects the master boot record & it is a challenging & complex task to remove such virus.

Mostly such virus spreads through removable devices.

SSC CGL English (Tier II) Mock Test - 8 - Question 30

Virus is a program that has been written to interfere with the normal functioning of a computer. Which of the below in not a type of virus?

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System virus is not a type of virus.

Boot sector virus means that that affects the boot sector of the floppy disk. It damages that portion of the computer which has critical information regarding the working of the computer’s operating system.

File virus is a virus that infects executable files aiming to make permanent damage to the file or making it unusable. Disc virus enters the computer if any infected external disk or floppy containing the virus is attached to the system. All the computer viruses combined are called system viruses.

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