CGL Practice Set 4

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Q1.
Introducing a boy, a girl says, "He is the son of my mother' ''s only son." Who is the boy to the girl?
A. Brother
B. Son
C. Nephew
D. Cousin
Correct Answer: C
Information Given: "He is the son of my mother's only son." Explanation: Logic: Son of brother = nephew. Step-by-step: * Mother's only son -> girl's brother * Son of that brother -> nephew of the girl
Q2.
A is the wife of B. B is the brother of C. C is the father of D. How is A related to D?
A. Aunt
B. Mother
C. Sister-in-law
D. Grandmother
Correct Answer: A
Level 1 (The Parents' Generation): A is the wife of B. (A is female, B is male). B is the brother of C. (B and C are siblings. C is male since he is a father). So, A (Wife) = B (Brother) - C (F ather). Level 2 (The Children's Generation): C is the father of D. (D is the child of C). Place D below C. The Connection: B is D's paternal Uncle (father's brother). A is the wife of B. Therefore, A is D's
Q3.
Change the following from active to passiv eWe shall hav eissued the notices befor eFriday ev ening.
A. The notices shall have issued before Friday evening.
B. The notices shall have had been issued before Friday evening.
C. The notices shall have be issued before Friday evening.
D. The notices shall have been issued before Friday evening.
Correct Answer: D
The correct option is dThe given sentence is in futur eper fect tense (shall have issued). In passive voice, the structure of future perfect is: Activ evoice structur eSubject + shall/will have + past participle (V3) + object Passiv evoice structur eObject + shall/will have been + past participle (V3) + (by + subject) Here, 'the notices' is the object in active voice, so it becomes the subject in
Q4.
Accor ding to the passage, which trait is most essential for entr epreneur sRead the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: "In modern discussions, the dichot omy betw een entr epreneur ship and conv entional jobs has become incr easingly pr ominent. " Traditional employment is often associat ed with pr edictability, structur ed gr owth, and a clear car eer path, wher eas entr epreneur ship attracts individuals who seek independence, innov ation, and the possibility of significantly higher rewar ds. Yet, both routes come with their own str engths as well as unav oidable uncer tainties. Employment-especially in wellestablishedd institutions-typically pr ovides st eady income, social validation, and organizational suppor tEmploy ees are generally not exposed to major risks lik elosing capital or facing sudden mark et shocks. Inst ead, they function within defined syst ems of authority and responsibility, wher elarger risks are usually handled by senior management. For many people, this arrangement offers mental ease and a visible roadmap for adv ancement. On the other hand, entr epreneur ship requir es per sistence, ingenuity, and a str ong ability to deal with uncer tainty. Entr epreneur smust manage fluctuating mark ets, complicat ed regulations, and irregular earnings-difficulties that are often under estimat ed by those who romanticize star tups. Still, for people with a higher risk tolerance and cr eativ ecap ability, entr epreneur ship can deliver a distinct sense of purpose. It enables individuals to challenge existing syst ems, cr eate ventur es from scrat ch, and pot entially influence entir eindustries. Social attitudes add another layer to this debate. In sev eral cultur es, stable employment is tr eated as the standar dmarker of success, while entr epreneurial effor ts are seen as risky or unreliable-until they achiev esuccess. How ever, this mindset is slowly ev olving as star tup ecosyst ems exp and and innov ation becomes closely linked with dev elopment. Ultimat ely, the right choice is not about which option is "better," but about mat ching one' snatur epriorities, and long- term vision with what each path demands. Entr epreneur ship may bring fr eedom, but it comes with sacrifice. Employment may offer security, but it can also limit cr eativity. Ther efore, a thoughtful and realistic appr oach-not blind ambition-is necessar ywhile making this car eer decision.
A. Obedience
B. Perseverance
C. Delegation
D. Conformity
Correct Answer: B
The correct option is bThe passage explicitly states that entrepreneurship requires persistence, ingenuity, and the ability to deal with uncertainty. Among the options, perseverance is the closest word to persistence and represents the essential trait needed to continue despite obstacles and setbacks. Why option bis corr ect: 'Perseverance' means continuing firmly in a course of action despite dif
Q5.
Who won the national record in the men 's mev ent at the National A thletics Meet 2024?
A. Gulveer Singh
B. Suresh Rana
C. Neeraj Chopra
D. Dutee Chand
Correct Answer: A
The correct answer is Option A (Gulveer Singh). Explaination: Gulveer Singh shattered the long-standing national record in the men's mtwice in 2024. He first broke the 16-year-old record in March 2024 at 'The T en' meet in California and later improved it further to 27:14.88 at the Hachioji Long Distance meet in Japan in November 2024. Information Booster: Gulveer Singh hails from Uttar Pradesh an
Q6.
A vendor sold 18 pens for 1,440 and gained a profit of 20%. How many pens must he sell for 1,408 to make a profit of 12%(to the near est integer)?
A. 17
B. 18
C. 19
D. 20
Correct Answer: C
Given: 18 pens sold for 1440 Profit=20% New selling price=1408 Required profit=12% Formula Used: CP= 1+ 100ProfitSP Solution: CP of 18 pens= =1.2014401200 CP per pen= =181200 3200 Total CP= =1.1214081408 x =2825 78800 Number of pens= = 3200 78800 x78800 =2003 7132
Q7.
In a cy clic quadrilat eral PQRS, if angle P is 110 degrees , what is the measur eof angle R?
A. 70 degrees
B. 80 degrees
C. 90 degrees
D. 110 degrees
Correct Answer: A
Given: P=110 PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral Concept Used: Opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary Formula Used: P+R=180 Solution: R=180110 R=70
Q8. General Intelligence
If it takes 5 machines 5 minutes to make 5 widgets, how long would it take 100 machines to make 100 widgets?
A. 5 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 20 minutes
D. 50 minutes
Correct Answer: A
If 5 machines can make 5 widgets in 5 minutes, then 1 machine can make 1 widget in 5 minutes. Therefore, 100 machines can make 100 widgets in 5 minutes.
Q9.
Asser tion (A): Chotanagpur Plat eau forms the east ern continuation of Central Highlands. Reason (R): It is chiefly drained by Chamb al and Betwa riv ers.
A. Both A and R true, R explains A
B. Both true, R does not explain A
C. A true, R false
D. A false, R true
Correct Answer: C
The correct answer is (c) A true, R false. Explanation: * The Chotanagpur Plateau is indeed the eastern extension of the Central Highlands of Peninsular India. * However, it is mainly drained by rivers like the Damodar, Subarnarekha, and Brahmani, not Chambal and Betwa. * Hence, the assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect. Information Booster: * Chotanagpur Plateau spans Jharkhand, Odish
Q10.
A train cov ers 1.2 km in 1 minut eHow far will it trav el in 2 hour s 15 minut es?
A. 162 km
B. 156 km
C. 171 km
D. 168 km
Correct Answer: A
Given: Distance covered in 1 minute=1.2km Total time=2hours 15minutes Formula Used: Distance=SpeedxTime Solution: 2hours 15minutes=(2x60)+15=135minutes Distance travelled=1.2x135 =162
Q11.
A crick eter's average scor eover a series of mat ches is 42. If she scor es 138 runs in the next mat ch, her av erage incr eases to 46. How many mat ches did she play befor ethis?
A. 23
B. 22
C. 24
D. 26
Correct Answer: A
Given: Initial average=42 Score in next match=138 New average=46 Formula Used: Average= Number of matchesTotal score Solution: Let initial matches= nTotal score=42 n =n+142 n+13846 42 n+138=46 n+46 92=4 n n
Q12.
Which of the following alt ernativ es will replace the question mark? Ignition, Acceleration, Motion, Deceleration,?
A. Speed
B. Stop
C. Brake
D. Control
Correct Answer: B
Given: Ignition, Acceleration, Motion, Deceleration,? The words represent stages of movement in sequence: Ignition -> starting the process Acceleration -> gaining speed Motion -> moving steadily Deceleration -> slowing down Stop -> coming to rest So, the logical continuation after Deceleration is Stop. Thus, correct option is (b).
Q13.
A retailer sold thr ee pr oducts X, Y, and Z with selling prices in the ratio 3:5:7. He incurr ed a 12% loss on X, a 40% profit on Y, and br oke even on Z. What was his ov erall profit or loss percentage?
A. Loss of 7.29%
B. Profit of 7.29%
C. Profit of 8.33%
D. Loss of 8.33%
Correct Answer: B
Given: SP ratio of X: Y: Z=3:5:7 X has 12% loss Y has 40% profit Z has no profit or loss Formula Used: CP= 1 100Profit/LossSP Solution: X=3, Y=5, Z=7 CP = X =0.883 2275 CP = Y =1.45 725 CP = Z 7 Total SP=15 Total CP= +2275 +7257 = 1542153 Loss= 154215315= 154157 Loss %= x2153157100~7.29%
Q14.
Under recent climat eaction plans, which sect or receiv es major focus for adaptation?
A. Defence
B. Agriculture
C. Space research
D. Banking
Correct Answer: B
The correct answer is (B) Agriculture Explanation: * Agriculture is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its dependence on monsoon patterns, temperature, and water availability. * Climate adaptation in agriculture includes developing heat-resistant crop varieties, improving irrigation efficiency (per drop more crop), and promoting organic farming. * National Mission for Sustainable Agricultu
Q15.
A solid metal spher eof radius 6 cm is complet ely immer sed in a vertical cylindrical vessel containing water, causing the water lev el to rise by 4 cm. What is the radius of the cylinder?
A. 4 cm
B. 5 cm
C. 6 cm
D. 8 cm
Correct Answer: C
2 2 2 2 Given: Radius of sphere=6cm Rise in water level=4cm Radius of cylinder=r Formula Used: 4 Volume of sphere= piR343 Volume of cylinder=pirh2 Solution: Volume of sphere= pi(6)343 =288pi Volume of displaced water=pirx24 288pi=4pir2 r=272 r= =72 6 2