SSC CGL 2014 PYQs

Question 1

Identify the Answer Figure from which the pieces given in the Question Figure have been cut.Question Figure :Answer Figures :

Accepted Answer

The question figure shows three distinct pieces. By mentally arranging these pieces, they perfectly fit together to form the complete shape shown in Answer Figure 1.

Question 2

Choose the cube which will be formed on folding the given question Figure.Question Figure :Answer Figures :

Accepted Answer

Identify opposite faces from the unfolded cube. The 'X' is opposite 'O', the shaded square is opposite the blank square, and the triangle is opposite the dot. Check which option respects these pairs.

Question 3

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Accepted Answer

The missing part of the square needs to complete the pattern of lines and curves. Option 1 perfectly aligns to form a complete square with the existing design.

Question 4

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Accepted Answer

Observe the pattern in the question figure. The missing part completes the square by adding a diagonal line and a small square in the corner, matching option 2.

Question 5

Among the four answer figures, which one can be formed from the cut out pieces given below in the question figure ?Question Figure :Answer Figures :

Accepted Answer

Carefully observe the shapes and sizes of the individual pieces. Mentally rotate and arrange them to see which answer figure can be perfectly formed without any leftover or missing parts.

Question 6

Which of the following number is present only in the circle and the triangle ?

Accepted Answer

Identify the region where the circle and triangle overlap, but the square does not. The number '3' is exclusively in this intersection.

Question 7

In the given figure, which letter represents Psychiatrists who are Clinical Psychologists, but not Psychiatric Social Workers ?

Accepted Answer

Identify the region common to Psychiatrists (circle) and Clinical Psychologists (triangle) but outside Psychiatric Social Workers (rectangle). This region is represented by G.

Question 8

In the given figure, which letter represents those Nurses who are Doctors as well as Pharmacists ?

Accepted Answer

The region where all three circles (Nurses, Doctors, Pharmacists) intersect represents individuals who are all three. This region is denoted by the letter P.

Question 9

Which one of the following diagrams represents the correct relationship among society, teacher and student ?

Accepted Answer

Both teachers and students are integral parts of society. Teachers and students are distinct groups but both exist within the larger societal framework.

Question 10

Friend, Guide, Philosopher

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'Friend, Guide, Philosopher' is often used to describe a mentor or a comprehensive source of wisdom and support. It's a common idiom.

Question 11

Duck, Penguin, Bird

Accepted Answer

Both Duck and Penguin are types of Birds. Therefore, two separate circles for Duck and Penguin should be entirely contained within a larger circle representing Birds.

Question 12

Find out the number of all those people who can speak Tamil and Telugu ?

Accepted Answer

To find people speaking both Tamil and Telugu, sum the values in the intersection of the Tamil and Telugu circles. This includes the central intersection with Kannada. So, 59 + 21 + 32 = 112.

Question 13

World, India, Rajasthan

Accepted Answer

The correct hierarchical order is Rajasthan (state) within India (country), and India within the World (planet). This represents a clear geographical containment.

Question 14

Profit, Dividend, Bonus

Accepted Answer

Profit, Dividend, and Bonus are all financial terms related to earnings or distribution of earnings. They are distinct but interconnected concepts in business and finance.

Question 15

From the given answer figures select the figure which is hidden/ embedded in the question figure.Question Figure :Answer Figure :

Accepted Answer

Carefully observe the question figure. Then, mentally rotate and superimpose each answer figure onto the question figure. Figure 4 perfectly fits within the question figure.

Question 16

From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded.Question Figure :Answer Figures :

Accepted Answer

Carefully observe the question figure and mentally rotate or superimpose it onto each answer figure. Figure 4 perfectly contains the exact shape of the question figure.

Question 17

A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.Question Figures :Answer Figures :

Accepted Answer

The paper is folded twice, then cut. Unfolding involves reflecting the cut pattern across each fold line. The final pattern will show four identical shapes arranged symmetrically.

Question 18

Which of the answer figure is exactly mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is held at XY ?Question Figures :Answer Figures :

Accepted Answer

In a mirror image, the left and right sides of the object are interchanged. Option 3 correctly shows the figure reflected horizontally across the XY axis.

Question 19

If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the question figure ?Question Figure :Answer Figures :

Accepted Answer

When a mirror is placed on line MN, the image will be a lateral inversion. The left side of the figure will appear on the right and vice versa, while the top and bottom remain unchanged. Option 1 correctly depicts this.

Question 20

If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure ?Question Figure :Answer Figures :

Accepted Answer

In a mirror image, the left and right sides of the object are interchanged. Option 3 correctly shows the figure reflected horizontally across the MN line.