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Q941.

A spherical box has surface area 528 cm². Find the radius of the spherical box.

एक गोलाकार डिब्बे का पृष्ठीय क्षेत्रफल 528 cm² है। गोलाकार डिब्बे की त्रिज्या ज्ञात कीजिए।

A $\sqrt{35}$ cm
B $\sqrt{42}$ cm
C $\sqrt{29}$ cm
D $\sqrt{37}$ cm

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Concept: Surface area of sphere $= 4 π r^{2}$ .

$4 \times \frac{22}{7} \times r^{2} = 528$ .
$r^{2} = \frac{528 \times 7}{88} = 42 \Rightarrow r = \sqrt{42} cm$ .

Trick: $\frac{528}{88} = 6$ , then $6 \times 7 = 42$ .

Answer: (B) $\sqrt{42} cm$

अवधारणा: गोले का पृष्ठीय क्षेत्रफल $= 4 π r^{2}$ ।

$\frac{88}{7} r^{2} = 528$ ।
$r^{2} = 42 \Rightarrow r = \sqrt{42} cm$ ।

ट्रिक: $\frac{528}{88} = 6$ , $6 \times 7 = 42$ ।

उत्तर: (B) $\sqrt{42} cm$

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeSphere – surface areaSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q942.

What is the length (in cm) of chord PQ in a circle with a radius of 7 cm, where a
diameter AB and non-diameter chord PQ intersect perpendicularly at point C, and the ratio of AC to BC is 4 : 3?

7 cm त्रिज्या वाले एक वृत्त में, जहाँ एक व्यास AB और एक गैर-व्यास जीवा PQ बिंदु C पर लंबवत प्रतिच्छेद करते हैं, और AC तथा BC का अनुपात 4 : 3 है, जीवा PQ की लंबाई (cm में) क्या है?

A $6 \sqrt{3}$
B $2 \sqrt{3}$
C $4 \sqrt{3}$
D $8 \sqrt{3}$

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Concept: A diameter perpendicular to a chord bisects it; also $P C \cdot C Q = A C \cdot C B$ .

$A B = 14$ , $A C : B C = 4 : 3 \Rightarrow A C = 8$ , $B C = 6$ .
$P C^{2} = A C \times C B = 48 \Rightarrow P C = 4 \sqrt{3}$ .
$P Q = 2 \times 4 \sqrt{3} = 8 \sqrt{3} cm$ .

Trick: Intersecting chords: $P C \cdot C Q = A C \cdot C B$ with $P C = C Q$ .

Answer: (D) $8 \sqrt{3}$

अवधारणा: जीवा पर लंब व्यास उसे समद्विभाजित करता है; $P C \cdot C Q = A C \cdot C B$ ।

$A B = 14$ , $A C = 8$ , $B C = 6$ ।
$P C^{2} = 48 \Rightarrow P C = 4 \sqrt{3}$ ।
$P Q = 8 \sqrt{3} cm$ ।

ट्रिक: प्रतिच्छेदी जीवाएँ: $P C \cdot C Q = A C \cdot C B$ , $P C = C Q$ ।

उत्तर: (D) $8 \sqrt{3}$

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeCircle – intersecting chordsSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q943.

A man travels 1200 km by train at 80 km/h, 1600 km by ship at 40 km/h, 1000 km by plane at 400 km/h, and 200 km by car at 50 km/h. What is the average speed for the entire distance? (rounded off to 2 decimal places)

एक व्यक्ति 1200 km की यात्रा रेलगाड़ी से 80 km/h की चाल से, 1600 km की यात्रा जहाज़ से 40 km/h की चाल से, 1000 km की यात्रा हवाई जहाज़ से 400 km/h की चाल से, और 200 km की यात्रा कार से 50 km/h की चाल से करता है। पूरी दूरी के लिए औसत चाल क्या है? (2 दशमलव स्थानों तक पूर्णांकित)

A65.04 km/h
B72.40 km/h
C68.14 km/h
D75.40 km/h

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Concept: Average speed $= \frac{Total distance}{Total time}$ .

Times: $\frac{1200}{80} = 15$ , $\frac{1600}{40} = 40$ , $\frac{1000}{400} = 2.5$ , $\frac{200}{50} = 4$ ; total $= 61.5$ h.
Distance $= 4000$ km.
Average $= \frac{4000}{61.5} = 65.04 km/h$ .

Trick: The slow ship leg (40 h) dominates, pulling the average down.

Answer: (A) $65.04 km/h$

अवधारणा: औसत चाल $= \frac{कुल दूरी}{कुल समय}$ ।

समय: $15 + 40 + 2.5 + 4 = 61.5$ h।
दूरी $= 4000$ km।
औसत $= \frac{4000}{61.5} = 65.04 km/h$ ।

ट्रिक: धीमी जहाज यात्रा (40 h) औसत को नीचे खींचती है।

उत्तर: (A) $65.04 km/h$

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeAverage speedSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q944.

Simplify the given expression.

[{9 \times 81 + (142 \div 2)} + 350 - 155 + 5] \div [(25 \times 25) - 125]

दिए गए व्यंजक को सरल कीजिए।

[{9 \times 81 + (142 \div 2)} + 350 - 155 + 5] \div [(25 \times 25) - 125]

A1
B–1
C–2
D2

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Concept: Brackets first, then divide.

$9 \times 81 = 729$ , $142 \div 2 = 71$ → $800$ .
$800 + 350 - 155 + 5 = 1000$ .
$(25 \times 25) - 125 = 500$ ; $1000 \div 500 = 2$ .

Trick: Numerator $= 1000$ , denominator $= 500$ – neat round numbers.

Answer: (D) $2$

अवधारणा: पहले कोष्ठक, फिर भाग।

$729 + 71 = 800$ ।
$800 + 350 - 155 + 5 = 1000$ ।
$625 - 125 = 500$ ; $1000 \div 500 = 2$ ।

ट्रिक: अंश 1000, हर 500।

उत्तर: (D) $2$

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeSimplificationSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q945.

Study the given table and answer the question that follows.
The table below shows the number of people who responded to a survey about their favourite style of music.

Age	25-30	31-50	51+
Classical	2	9	16
Pop	10	16	8
Hip-Hop	4	7	6
Rock	14	17	14
Ambient	7	13	20
Total	37	62	64

What percentage of respondents aged 31-50 indicated a favourite style other than Pop music (rounded off to 2 decimal places)?

दी गई तालिका का अध्ययन कीजिए और उसके बाद पूछे गए प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए।
नीचे दी गई तालिका उन लोगों की संख्या दर्शाती है जिन्होंने अपनी पसंदीदा संगीत शैली के बारे में एक सर्वेक्षण में उत्तर दिया।

आयु	25-30	31-50	51+
शास्त्रीय	2	9	16
पॉप	10	16	8
हिप-हॉप	4	7	6
रॉक	14	17	14
एम्बिएंट	7	13	20
कुल	37	62	64

31-50 आयु वर्ग के कितने प्रतिशत उत्तरदाताओं ने पॉप संगीत के अतिरिक्त किसी अन्य शैली को अपनी पसंदीदा शैली बताया (2 दशमलव स्थानों तक पूर्णांकित)?

A82.39%
B76.25%
C74.19%
D78.20%

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Concept: Required $% = \frac{Total - Pop}{Total} \times 100$ for age 31-50.

Total $= 62$ , Pop $= 16$ → others $= 46$ .
$\frac{46}{62} \times 100 = 74.19 %$ .

Trick: $\frac{23}{31} \approx 0.742$ .

Answer: (C) 74.19%

अवधारणा: 31-50 आयु वर्ग में अभीष्ट $% = \frac{कुल - Pop}{कुल} \times 100$ ।

कुल $= 62$ , Pop $= 16$ → अन्य $= 46$ ।
$\frac{46}{62} \times 100 = 74.19 %$ ।

ट्रिक: $\frac{23}{31} \approx 0.742$ ।

उत्तर: (C) 74.19%

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeData interpretationSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q946.

Manish, Nakul and Pintoo alone can complete a certain work in 21days, 28 days and 15 days, respectively. Manish and Pintoo started the work together while Nakul joined them after 5 days and worked with them till the completion of the work. For how many days did Nakul work?

मनीष, नकुल और पिंटू अकेले किसी निश्चित कार्य को क्रमशः 21 दिन, 28 दिन और 15 दिन में पूरा कर सकते हैं। मनीष और पिंटू ने एक साथ कार्य शुरू किया जबकि नकुल 5 दिन बाद उनके साथ जुड़ा और कार्य पूरा होने तक उनके साथ कार्य किया। नकुल ने कितने दिनों तक कार्य किया?

A $5 \frac{1}{2}$
B $2 \frac{6}{7}$
C $2 \frac{1}{2}$
D $3 \frac{1}{2}$

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Concept: Total work = LCM $(21, 28, 15) = 420$ units.

Efficiencies: Manish $20$ , Nakul $15$ , Pintoo $28$ units/day.
First 5 days (M + P): $5 \times 48 = 240$ ; left $= 180$ .
All three: $63$ /day → $\frac{180}{63} = \frac{20}{7} = 2 \frac{6}{7}$ days.

Trick: Nakul works only for the remaining part – divide remainder by combined rate.

Answer: (B) $2 \frac{6}{7}$

अवधारणा: कुल कार्य = LCM $(21, 28, 15) = 420$ इकाई।

क्षमता: Manish $20$ , Nakul $15$ , Pintoo $28$ ।
पहले 5 दिन: $240$ ; शेष $180$ ।
तीनों: $63$ /दिन → $\frac{180}{63} = 2 \frac{6}{7}$ दिन।

ट्रिक: Nakul केवल शेष कार्य में – शेष ÷ संयुक्त दर।

उत्तर: (B) $2 \frac{6}{7}$

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeTime and workSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q947.

If tan θ + cot θ = 6, then the value of tan²θ + cot²θ is ____ .

यदि tan θ + cot θ = 6 है, तो tan²θ + cot²θ का मान ____ है।

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Concept: $\tan θ \cdot \cot θ = 1$ , so $(\tan θ + \cot θ)^{2} = \tan^{2} θ + \cot^{2} θ + 2$ .

$6^{2} = 36 = \tan^{2} θ + \cot^{2} θ + 2$ .
$\tan^{2} θ + \cot^{2} θ = 34$ .

Trick: If $x + \frac{1}{x} = k$ then $x^{2} + \frac{1}{x^{2}} = k^{2} - 2$ .

Answer: (C) $34$

अवधारणा: $\tan θ \cdot \cot θ = 1$ , अतः $(\tan θ + \cot θ)^{2} = \tan^{2} θ + \cot^{2} θ + 2$ ।

$36 = \tan^{2} θ + \cot^{2} θ + 2$ ।
$= 34$ ।

ट्रिक: $x + \frac{1}{x} = k$ तो $x^{2} + \frac{1}{x^{2}} = k^{2} - 2$ ।

उत्तर: (C) $34$

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeTrigonometric identitiesSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q948.

If the sides of a triangle are 7, 12 and x, and x is an integer, then find the number of possible values of x.

यदि किसी त्रिभुज की भुजाएँ 7, 12 और x हैं, और x एक पूर्णांक है, तो x के संभावित मानों की संख्या ज्ञात कीजिए।

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Concept: $| a - b | < x < a + b$ .

$12 - 7 < x < 12 + 7 \Rightarrow 5 < x < 19$ .
Integers: $6, 7, \dots, 18$ → $18 - 6 + 1 = 13$ values.

Yaad rakhein: Count $= (a + b) - (a - b) - 1 = 2 b - 1 = 2 \times 7 - 1 = 13$ (b = smaller side).

Answer: (A) $13$

अवधारणा: $| a - b | < x < a + b$ ।

$5 < x < 19$ ।
पूर्णांक $6$ से $18$ → $13$ मान।

याद रखें: संख्या $= 2 b - 1 = 2 \times 7 - 1 = 13$ (b = छोटी भुजा)।

उत्तर: (A) $13$

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeTriangle inequalitySSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q949.

Ramnarayan's salary was reduced by

3 \frac{1}{8} %

, and then, the reduced salary was increased by

7 \frac{2}{5} %

. By what percentage (rounded off to two decimal places) is his new salary more/less as compared to his original salary?

रामनारायण के वेतन में

3 \frac{1}{8} %

की कमी की गई, और फिर घटे हुए वेतन में

7 \frac{2}{5} %

की वृद्धि की गई। उसका नया वेतन उसके मूल वेतन की तुलना में कितने प्रतिशत (दो दशमलव स्थानों तक पूर्णांकित) अधिक/कम है?

A4.04% less4.04% कम
B4.04% more4.04% अधिक
C3.03% less3.03% कम
D3.03% more3.03% अधिक

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Concept: Net change $= a + b + \frac{a b}{100}$ (decrease negative).

$a = - 3.125$ , $b = + 7.4$ .
$- 3.125 + 7.4 - \frac{3.125 \times 7.4}{100} = 4.275 - 0.23125 = 4.04375$ .
≈ $4.04 %$ more.

Trick: Multiplier: $0.96875 \times 1.074 = 1.0404$ .

Answer: (B) 4.04% more

अवधारणा: शुद्ध परिवर्तन $= a + b + \frac{a b}{100}$ (कमी ऋणात्मक)।

$a = - 3.125$ , $b = + 7.4$ ।
$4.275 - 0.23125 = 4.04375$ ।
≈ $4.04 %$ अधिक।

ट्रिक: गुणक: $0.96875 \times 1.074 = 1.0404$ ।

उत्तर: (B) 4.04% more

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeSuccessive percentage changeSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q950.

On the tag price, a seller offers a 10% discount and a cashback of ₹250. He still earns 10% profit. If the cost price is ₹1,200, then the tag price (rounded off to 2 decimal
places) is ₹______.

एक विक्रेता टैग मूल्य पर 10% की छूट और ₹250 का कैशबैक प्रदान करता है। फिर भी वह 10% लाभ अर्जित करता है। यदि क्रय मूल्य ₹1,200 है, तो टैग मूल्य (2 दशमलव
स्थानों तक पूर्णांकित) ₹______ है।

A1774.44
B1777.44
C1744.44
D1447.44

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Concept: Final SP $=$ tag price after discount $-$ cashback $=$ CP $\times 1.1$ .

SP $= 1200 \times 1.1 = ₹ 1320$ .
$0.9 T - 250 = 1320 \Rightarrow 0.9 T = 1570$ .
$T = \frac{1570}{0.9} = ₹ 1744.44$ .

Trick: Add the cashback back before dividing by $0.9$ .

Answer: (C) 1744.44

अवधारणा: अंतिम SP $=$ छूट के बाद मूल्य $-$ कैशबैक $=$ CP $\times 1.1$ ।

SP $= ₹ 1320$ ।
$0.9 T = 1320 + 250 = 1570$ ।
$T = ₹ 1744.44$ ।

ट्रिक: पहले कैशबैक जोड़ें, फिर $0.9$ से भाग।

उत्तर: (C) 1744.44

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeDiscount, cashback and profitSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q951.

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.
Generousity is a godly feature among many individuals on the earth.

AGenerousity
Bfeature
Cgodly
Dindividuals

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Concept: When an adjective ending in -ous becomes a noun, the 'u' is often dropped: generous → generosity.

The correct spelling is Generosity (no 'u' after 'o').
'feature', 'godly' and 'individuals' are all spelt correctly.
Correct sentence: Generosity is a godly feature among many individuals on the earth.

Trick: Similar pattern: curious → curiosity, generous → generosity, famous → fame. The '-ous' + '-ity' combination becomes '-osity'.

Answer: (A) Generousity

अवधारणा: जब -ous पर ख़त्म होने वाला adjective noun बनता है, तो अक्सर 'u' हट जाता है: generous → generosity.

सही वर्तनी Generosity है ('o' के बाद 'u' नहीं)।
'feature', 'godly' और 'individuals' सही लिखे गए हैं।
सही वाक्य: Generosity is a godly feature among many individuals on the earth.

ट्रिक: इसी तरह: curious → curiosity, generous → generosity; '-ous' + '-ity' = '-osity'।

उत्तर: (A) Generousity

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSpelling ErrorSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q952.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
A doubtful look or examination of one's motives.

AIntrospect
BSuspect
CCircumspect
DRetrospect

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Concept: Suspect (verb/noun) means to doubt someone's honesty or motives; as a noun it can mean a look or examination with doubt.

The definition stresses doubt about motives → suspect.
Introspect = examine one's own thoughts (no doubt involved).
Circumspect = cautious; Retrospect = looking back at the past.

Trick: Sus-pect = 'look from under' with doubt; intro- = inside, retro- = back, circum- = around.

Answer: (B) Suspect

अवधारणा: Suspect का अर्थ है किसी की नीयत (motives) पर संदेह करना या संदेह की दृष्टि से जाँचना।

परिभाषा में मुख्य बात motives पर संदेह है → suspect।
Introspect = अपने ही विचारों की जाँच (आत्मनिरीक्षण)।
Circumspect = सावधान; Retrospect = अतीत की ओर देखना।

ट्रिक: intro- = अंदर, retro- = पीछे, circum- = चारों ओर; संदेह = suspect।

उत्तर: (B) Suspect

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionOne Word SubstitutionSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q953.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Vivacious and enthusiastic

AIntroverted
BEffervescent
CRowdy
DBrazen

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Concept: Effervescent literally means bubbly (like soda); figuratively it describes a person who is vivacious and enthusiastic.

Vivacious + enthusiastic = lively and bubbly → effervescent.
Introverted = shy, reserved (opposite idea).
Rowdy = noisy and disorderly; Brazen = shameless, bold.

Trick: Think of a fizzing soft drink – full of bubbles and energy = effervescent person.

Answer: (B) Effervescent

अवधारणा: Effervescent का शाब्दिक अर्थ है बुलबुलेदार (soda जैसा); व्यक्ति के लिए – जोशीला, उत्साह से भरा (vivacious and enthusiastic)।

Vivacious + enthusiastic = जीवंत और उत्साही → effervescent।
Introverted = अंतर्मुखी, शर्मीला (उल्टा अर्थ)।
Rowdy = हुड़दंगी; Brazen = बेशर्म, ढीठ।

ट्रिक: Soda की तरह 'बुलबुलों' से भरा उत्साह = effervescent।

उत्तर: (B) Effervescent

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionOne Word SubstitutionSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q954.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Consonance of sounds.

ATroupe
BWoodwinds
COrchestration
DSymphony

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Concept: Symphony (Greek syn = together + phone = sound) means a harmonious combination or consonance of sounds.

'Consonance of sounds' = sounds agreeing together → symphony.
Troupe = a group of performers.
Woodwinds = a family of instruments; Orchestration = arranging music for an orchestra.

Trick: syn/sym = together, phone = sound (telephone, microphone) → symphony = sounds together.

Answer: (D) Symphony

अवधारणा: Symphony (Greek syn = साथ + phone = ध्वनि) का अर्थ है ध्वनियों का सामंजस्य (consonance of sounds)।

'Consonance of sounds' = ध्वनियों का मेल → symphony।
Troupe = कलाकारों की मंडली।
Woodwinds = वाद्य यंत्रों का समूह; Orchestration = orchestra के लिए संगीत रचना।

ट्रिक: sym = साथ, phone = ध्वनि (telephone, microphone) → symphony = साथ मिली ध्वनियाँ।

उत्तर: (D) Symphony

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionOne Word SubstitutionSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q955.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Dwarfed varieties of trees and shrubs in pots

ABonafide
BOrchard
CBotanical
DBonsai

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Concept: Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing artificially dwarfed trees and shrubs in pots.

Dwarfed trees in pots → bonsai.
Bonafide = genuine; Orchard = a piece of land with fruit trees.
Botanical = related to plants in general.

Trick: Bon-sai = 'tray planting' in Japanese – a tree in a tray/pot.

Answer: (D) Bonsai

अवधारणा: Bonsai गमलों में पेड़-पौधों को छोटा (बौना) रखकर उगाने की जापानी कला है।

गमलों में बौने पेड़ → bonsai।
Bonafide = असली; Orchard = फलों का बाग।
Botanical = वनस्पति से संबंधित।

ट्रिक: Bon-sai = जापानी में 'ट्रे/गमले में पौधा'।

उत्तर: (D) Bonsai

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionOne Word SubstitutionSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q956.

Select the most appropriate option with correct usage of the preposition to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The Centre of Excellence for Data Analytics (CEDA) provides quality data analytic
services to various government departments on all levels as well as to public sector units at the Centre and in states.

Avarious government departments through all levels
Bvarious government departments from all levels
Cvarious government departments in all levels
Dvarious government departments at all levels

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Concept: With the noun level (rank or tier in a hierarchy), the fixed preposition is at: at all levels, at the national level.

Correct: …to various government departments at all levels…
'through', 'from' and 'in all levels' are not idiomatic for a position in a hierarchy.
The sentence also uses 'at the Centre', parallel to 'at all levels'.

Trick: at + level/stage/point: at all levels, at this stage, at that point.

Answer: (D) various government departments at all levels

अवधारणा: Noun level (स्तर) के साथ सही preposition at है: at all levels, at the national level।

सही: …to various government departments at all levels…
'through', 'from', 'in all levels' स्तर (hierarchy) के लिए सही प्रयोग नहीं हैं।
वाक्य में 'at the Centre' भी इसी प्रकार है।

ट्रिक: at + level/stage/point: at all levels, at this stage।

उत्तर: (D) various government departments at all levels

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionPrepositionsSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q957.

Select the most appropriate idiom from the options to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence.
After his business failed, he had to reduce spending and adjust to a frugal lifestyle.

Atighten his belt
Bhit the nail on the head
Clet the cat out of the bag
Dkick the bucket

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Concept: Tighten one's belt = to spend less money because there is less available.

'had to reduce spending' + 'frugal lifestyle' → tighten his belt.
Hit the nail on the head = say exactly the right thing.
Let the cat out of the bag = reveal a secret; kick the bucket = die.

Trick: Less food/money → tighter belt. Spending cut = belt tightened.

Answer: (A) tighten his belt

अवधारणा: Tighten one's belt = पैसों की कमी के कारण खर्च कम करना।

'had to reduce spending' + 'frugal lifestyle' → tighten his belt।
Hit the nail on the head = बिल्कुल सही बात कहना।
Let the cat out of the bag = राज़ खोलना; kick the bucket = मर जाना।

ट्रिक: कम खर्च = कमर कसना (belt tight करना)।

उत्तर: (A) tighten his belt

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionIdiomsSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q958.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Black sheep

ANaive
BMiscreant
CDisreputable
DIntelligent

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Concept: Black sheep = a member of a family or group who is regarded as a disgrace; i.e. disreputable.

The idiom describes someone with a bad reputation within a group → disreputable.
Miscreant (wrongdoer) is close but too strong; the idiom is about bringing shame, not committing crime.
Naive and Intelligent are unrelated.

Trick: 'Black sheep of the family' = the one who brings disgrace (bad name) to the family.

Answer: (C) Disreputable

अवधारणा: Black sheep = परिवार या समूह का वह सदस्य जो बदनामी का कारण हो, अर्थात् disreputable (बदनाम)।

समूह में बुरी प्रतिष्ठा वाला व्यक्ति → disreputable।
Miscreant (अपराधी) बहुत कठोर है; idiom बदनामी के बारे में है, अपराध के बारे में नहीं।
Naive (भोला) और Intelligent असंबंधित हैं।

ट्रिक: 'Black sheep of the family' = कुल-कलंक।

उत्तर: (C) Disreputable

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionIdiomsSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q959.

Three segments of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the option that contains the error. If you
don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
When my father will come, I will make sure that I discuss the possibilities of a new
business venture with him.

ANo error
BI discuss the possibilities
CWhen my father will come
DI will make sure

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Concept: In a time clause (when, before, after, until, as soon as) referring to the future, we use the simple present, not 'will'.

Main clause already has future: 'I will make sure'.
So the time clause should be: When my father comes.
The other parts are correct.

Trick: When/if/until clause → no 'will'. 'When he comes, I will…'

Answer: (C) When my father will come

अवधारणा: भविष्य को बताने वाले time clause (when, before, after, until) में simple present आता है, 'will' नहीं।

Main clause में पहले से future है: 'I will make sure'।
इसलिए time clause होगा: When my father comes।
बाकी हिस्से सही हैं।

ट्रिक: When/if/until वाले clause में 'will' नहीं लगता।

उत्तर: (C) When my father will come

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSpotting Errors – TenseSSC CPO Paper I 2024 · 28 Jun Shift 2

Q960.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
This is the group of leaders in whom the ruling government has placed its trust.

Ano substitution
Bin who the ruling government
Cwith who the ruling government
Don who the ruling government

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Concept: The verb phrase is place trust in someone; after a preposition the object form of the relative pronoun, whom, is used.

'has placed its trust in whom' → 'in whom the ruling government has placed its trust' – correct.
'who' is a subject form, so 'in who', 'with who', 'on who' are wrong.
Also 'trust in' (not 'with/on') is the correct collocation.

Trick: Preposition + whom (never preposition + who).

Answer: (A) No substitution

अवधारणा: Phrase है place trust in someone; preposition के बाद relative pronoun का object रूप whom आता है।

'in whom the ruling government has placed its trust' – सही है।
'who' subject रूप है, इसलिए 'in who', 'with who', 'on who' गलत हैं।
सही collocation 'trust in' है, 'with/on' नहीं।

ट्रिक: Preposition + whom (कभी preposition + who नहीं)।

उत्तर: (A) No substitution

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