CGL Practice Set 3

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Q1.
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series: CDEF, CKSA, CRGV, CYUQ,?
A. CEHK
B. CFHK
C. CFHL
D. CFIL
Correct Answer: D
Information Given: CDEF, CKSA, CRGV, CYUQ,? Logic: Letters in each position follow a fixed independent pattern. Explanation: * 1st letter: C, C, C, C -> constant -> C * 2nd letter: D(4) -> K(11) -> R(18) -> Y(25) Pattern: +7 each time -> next = 25 + 7 = 32 -> wrap = F(6) * 3rd letter: E(5) -> S(19) -> G(7) -> U(21) Pattern: +14, +14, +14 -> next = 21 12 = I(9) * 4th letter: F(6) -> A(1) -> V(22) -> Q(17) Patt
Q2.
An annular (ring-shaped) disc has outer and inner radii of 12 cm and 8 cm. What percentage of the full circle is this ring?
A. 44.44%
B. 55.56%
C. 66.67%
D. 77.78%
Correct Answer: B
Given: R=12 cm rcm Formula Used: Area of ring= pi( R2r)2 Area of full circle= pi R2 Percentage= xFull circle areaRing area100 Solution: Ring area= pi(1228)=2pi(14464)=80 pi Full circle area=144 pi Percentage= x144 pi80 pi100 = x14480100= x95100=55.56%
Q3.
Select the letters from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. K, M, O,?, S, U,?, Y
A. Q, X
B. Q, W
C. P, W
D. R, W
Correct Answer: B
Information Given: Series: K, M, O,?, S, U,?, Y (letter positions 11,13,15,?,19,21,?,25). Logic: Odd-position alphabet numbers increase by 2 each step (arithmetic progression +2). Explanation: Logic: map letters -> positions and add 2 each term. Step-by-step: Apply the rule (+2) step-by-step: 11 -> 11 + 2 = 13 (M) 13 -> 13 + 2 = 15 (O) 15 -> 15 + 2 = 17 -> 17 corresponds to Q (this fills the 4th term)
Q4.
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. YMW, VJT, SGQ, PDN,?
A. TYD
B. HGF
C. MJH
D. MAK
Correct Answer: D
Information Given: Series: YMW, VJT, SGQ, PDN,? Logic: Each letter in a position moves back by 3 in the alphabet each term. Explanation: First-position column: Y -> Y(25) 3 = 22 -> V. V(22) 3 = 19 -> S. S(19) 3 = 16 -> P. P(16) 3 = 13 -> M. So sequence: Y, V, S, P, M. Second-position column: M -> M(13) 3 = 10 -> J. J(10) 3 = 7 -> G. G(7) 3 = 4 -> D. D(4) 3 = 1 -> A. So sequence: M, J, G, D,
Q5.
If '+' means '-', '-' means '+', xmeans '', then 50 + 10 - 5 x 5 =?
A. 41
B. 60
C. 65
D. 70
Correct Answer: A
Information Given: '+' means '' '' means '+' 'x' means '' Expression: 50 + 10 5 x 5 Logic: First replace the symbols, then apply BODMAS. Explanation: Logic: Decode symbols -> solve. Step-by-step: 50 + 10 5 x 5 = 50 10 + 5 5 = 51- 10 = 41
Q6.
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlight ed part of the sentence: I suggest ed that he goes to the veterinary surgeon immediately as his dog was not well.
A. go to veterinary surgeon at once
B. should goes to the veterinary surgeon
C. go to the veterinary surgeon immediately
D. should have gone to the veterinary surgeon
Correct Answer: C
The correct option is cAfter verbs like suggest, recommend, insist, demand, English commonly uses the mandative subjunctive in that-clauses. In this structure, we use the base form of the verb (V1) for all subjects, not the third-person singular form. Therefore, suggested that he goes is incorrect. It should be suggested that he go. Option ccorrectly uses go and keeps the meaning complete: I sugge
Q7.
Spot the correct spelling of a metamorphic rock textur ewith lar ge, conspicuous cr ystals.
A. Prephyroblastic
B. Porphyroblastic
C. Porfyrablastic
D. Porophyroblastik
Correct Answer: B
The correct option is bThe term Porphyr oblastic is a correctly spelt geological adjective used for a metamorphic rock texture containing large, conspicuous crystals (porphyroblasts) embedded in a finer-grained matrix (Hindi meaning: ). The spelling follows the standard scientific root: porphyr olargee crystals) + -blastic (growth/formed). Exampl
Q8. General Awareness
Rearrange the following sent ences to form a coher ent paragraph: 1. These influences include how much sunlight is receiv ed, the make-up of the atmospher eand the Ear th's orbital path. 2. Long-t erm shif ts in Ear th's climat eare shaped by an intricat emix of natural and human-driv en influences. 3. The most pr ominent human-driv en influence is the release of greenhouse gases from industrial pr ocesses. 4. Together, these components contr ol the planet' soverall ener gy balance and, as a result, its av erage temperature.
A. 2, 1, 3, 4
B. 1, 2, 3, 4
C. 3, 4, 1, 2
D. 4, 2, 3, 1
Correct Answer: A
The correct option is (a). To form a coherent paragraph, we begin with the general stat ement, then provide examples/details, then specify the human fact or, and finally give the result/conclusion. Correct sequence: 2, 1, 3, 4 Sentence 2 is the best opener because it introduces the main topic: long-term climate shifts are shaped by natural and human-driven influences. Sentence 1 logically follows
Q9.
Identif ythe misspelt word
A. Acquiescence
B. Bourgeoisie
C. Conscientous
D. Epitome
Correct Answer: C
The correct option is cOption cConscientt ous' is the misspelt word. The correct spelling is 'Conscientious', which means careful, responsible, and hardworking, especially in doing one's duties properly. (Hindi meaning: / ) Example: She is a conscientious employee who completes every task on time. Meanings of all options: Option A: Acquiescence - acceptance without prot
Q10.
Pointing to a woman, Rahul said, "She is the wife of my father ''s only son. "How is the woman related to Rahul?
A. Sister
B. Mother
C. Wife
D. Sister-in-law
Correct Answer: C
Given: Pointing to a woman, Rahul said, "She is the wife of my father's only son." From the given information blood relation diagram will be. So, the woman is wife of Rahul. Thus, correct option is (c).
Q11.
Wher eis the J awaharlal Nehru S tadium locat ed?
A. Kolkata
B. New Delhi
C. Chennai
D. Hyderabad
Correct Answer: B
The correct answer is (B) New Delhi Explanation: * The main and most famous Jawaharlal Nehru S tadium is located in New Delhi. It was built by the Government of India in 1982 for the 9th Asian Games. * It is an all-seater facility that can host football and athletics. It also served as the main venue for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. * It is the headquarters of the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
Q12.
Which pair corr ectly pairs a temple roof type with its structural feature?
A. Latina - rectangular, wagon-like
B. Phamsana - flat slabs sloping upward to a ridge
C. Valabhi - steeply curving inward
D. Latina - wide with tiered steps
Correct Answer: B
The correct answer is bPhamsana - flat slabs sloping upward to a ridge. Explanation: * Phamsana type temples have roofs made of flat slabs arranged in horizontal layers, sloping upwards to meet at a ridge. * This style is commonly found in Nagari temple architecture. Information Booster: * Latina (Rekha-Prasada) has a curvilinear shikhara, not rectangular. * Valabhi roofs are wagon-vaulted (barrel
Q13.
Which incident is mentioned as a reallifee out come link ed to groupthink? Read the passage and answer the following questions. A common pattern in group decision-making-widely known as gr oupthink-occur swhen at eam' shunger for complet eagr eement becomes stronger than its willingness to examine other viewpoints with a critical lens. As a result, choices often turn defectiv ebecause disagr eement is either quietly silenced from within or discouraged thr ough social consequences. Closely link ed to this is social conformity, the tendency to adjust one's opinions or actions to mat ch the majority-o ften unconsciously-t ogain acceptance or pr event friction. In closely bonded cir cles such as boardrooms, policy gr oups, or academic committ ees, individuals may hold back opposing ideas due to fear of exclusion or damage to reputation. With time, this shar ed uniformity cr eates mental stagnation, weakens cr eativity, and incr eases the chance of strat egic misjudgments. The Bay of Pigs episode and the Challenger sp ace shuttle tragedy are commonly highlight ed as classic cases wher egroupthink dist orted judgment. From a psychological angle, conformity is tied to our ev olutionar ypull towar dtrib al belonging, wher estanding ap art once carried sur vival thr eats. T oday, that same impulse shows up thr ough peer pr essur eworkplace norms, and online echo chamber sDigital platforms int ensif yconformity because algorithms construct per sonalized "bubbles" that confirm existing beliefs while scr eening out conflicting per spectiv es. The antidot eto this narrowed thinking is to build dissent into the syst em. When teams welcome principled disagr eement, it becomes a mental safety-check against tunnel vision. Encouraging an envir onment wher ecount erviews are valued-not punished-suppor ts str onger, mor ebalanced, and mor eresilient decisions. In a time shaped by viral fads, polarized deb ate, and per formativ eagr eement, the brav ery to question the cr owd is both uncommon and necessar yReal pr ogress gr ows not from aut omatic loyalty to majority norms, but from critical pr obing and the ner ve to challenge what feels comfor table.
A. A major peace treaty of the Cold W ar
B. Challenger space shuttle disaster
C. A national referendum outcome
D. A stock-market technology collapse
Correct Answer: B
The correct option is bCont ext fr om the passage: The passage cites real-world examples where groupthink distorted judgment. It explicitly mentions the Bay of Pigs episode and the Challenger sp ace shuttle tragedy as classic cases. Why option bis corr ect: Option bdirectly matches one of the incidents named in the passage: the Challenger sp ace shuttle disast er. The passage uses it as evidence t
Q14.
Choose the correct one-w ord substitut efor: "A condition of temporar ysuspension or being kept on hold. "
A. Interval
B. Break
C. Abeyance
D. Sleep
Correct Answer: C
The correct option is cThe one-word substitute for a condition of temporary suspension or being kept on hold is abeyance. It means a state of inactivity or temporary stopping of a process, decision, or law, often until further notice. (Hindi meaning: / ) Example: The new policy was kept in abeyance until the committee submitted its report. Why other options are incorr e
Q15.
Rearrange the following sent ences to form a coher ent paragraph: 1. This pr ocess helps ensur ethat the food we consume is safe and fr ee from harmful micr obes or other impurities. 2. Food pr ocessing refers to a set of techniques used to convert raw ingr edients int oedible pr oducts. 3. These techniques may include simple st eps lik echopping and grinding, as well as adv anced pr ocedur es such as pasteurization and fermentation. 4. In addition, it suppor ts preservation by incr easing shelf life and can also impr ove nutritional value.
A. 2, 3, 1, 4
B. 1, 2, 3, 4
C. 3, 1, 4, 2
D. 4, 2, 1, 3
Correct Answer: A
The correct option is (a). The paragraph should begin with a definition, then give details and benefits in a logical sequence. Sentence 2 is the best opening because it defines food pr ocessing and introduces the topic clearly. Sentence 3 naturally follows because it explains what these techniques are. The phrase These techniques directly refers back to the set of techniques mentioned in sentence