SSC CGL is a two tier exam where Tier 1 is about speed and Tier 2 is about depth, and the same topic behaves differently in each. Practice here follows both, covering quantitative aptitude, general intelligence and reasoning, English comprehension, and general awareness. Questions are set at the difficulty the commission has actually used, so your accuracy here is a fair signal rather than a flattering one.
Which figure comes next in the series? □, ■, □, ■, □, ?, ?, ?
Answer: A
The pattern alternates between empty square and filled square. After □, the next should be ■, then □, then ■.
Q.11Medium
In a row, Rajesh is 12th from left and 8th from right. Total people in the row?
Answer: B
Position from left = 12, Position from right = 8. Total = 12 + 8 - 1 = 19
Q.12Medium
A is daughter of B, C is son of D, E is wife of D. How is A related to E?
Answer: A
E is wife of D, so E is mother of C. A is daughter of B. If B is child of D and E, then A is granddaughter of E. Needs clarification - A is niece of C if B is sibling of C.
Q.13Medium
Which is the next term in the series? 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
Answer: A
Series of perfect squares: 1², 2², 3², 4², 5², 6² = 36
Q.14Hard
If PENCIL is coded as QDMCJK, what is the code for SCIENCE?
Answer: B
Each letter is shifted by +1 position. P→Q, E→F, N→O, C→D, I→J, L→M. Similarly, S→T, C→D, I→J, E→F, N→O, C→D, E→F gives TDGJOCF. Check: SCIENCE = TDGMSHF (each letter +1)
Q.15Medium
In a certain code, CAT = 3, DOG = 3, ELEPHANT = 8. What is RABBIT?
Answer: A
The code represents the number of letters. CAT=3 letters, DOG=3 letters, ELEPHANT=8 letters. RABBIT=6 letters.
Q.16Medium
What will be the next number in the series? 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?