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EPFO SSA 2019 – Mains Examination, conducted in Online Mode, has a duration of 2 hours 45 minutes, a total of 153 questions, a maximum score of 230 marks, and, consists of 5 sections, namely –
  • Reasoning/ Intelligence

  • General/ Economy/Financial Awareness

  • English Language

  • Quantitative Aptitude

  • Descriptive Paper (English Language with emphasis on comprehension and analysis)

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Name of the Test Questions Marks Duration
Reasoning/ Intelligence 40 60 35 Minutes
General/ Economy/Financial Awareness 40 40 20 Minutes
English Language 30 40 30 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude 40 60 35 Minutes
Descriptive Paper (English Language with emphasis on comprehension and analysis) 3 (letter, precis’,comprehension) 30 45 Minutes
Total 153 230 2 hours 45 minutes

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S.No. Topics
1 Number Series
2 Non-Verbal Series
3 Analogy
4 Embedded Figures
5 Arrangements
6 Mirror Images
7 Directions
8 Figure Classification
9 Clocks & Calendars
10 Problem Solving
11 Decision Making
12 Relationship Concepts
13 Verbal and Figure Classification
14 Blood Relations
15 Coding-Decoding
16 Number Ranking
17 Arithmetical Computation
18 Arithmetical Number Series

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1. CALANDER is coded in a code as CLANAEDR. Find the code for CIRCULAR under the same rule.
    A. LACANDER B. CRIUCALR C. CLANADER D. None of these

Answer: Option B
Explanation: C AL AN DE R = C IR CU LA R C LA NA ED R = C RI UC AL R
2. In a code sign DRLAL is coded as 62014314. How CAMEL is coded ?
    A. 5315714 B. 35729310 C. 5313613 D. None of these

Answer: Option A
Explanation: Add two in the serial number of letters as: D = [latex]{4}^{th}[/latex] + 2 = 6 R = [latex]{18}^{th}[/latex] + 2 = 20 L = [latex]{12}^{th}[/latex] + 2 = 14 A = [latex]{1}^{st}[/latex] + 2 = 3 L = [latex]{12}^{th}[/latex] + 2 = 14
3. If TOM = 48 and DICK = 27. Find the value of CATTLE ?
    A. 93 B. 61 C. 91 D. 65

Answer: Option B
Explanation: TOM = 20 + 15 + 13 = 48 DICK = 4 + 9 + 3 + 11 = 27 CATTLE = 3 + 1 + 20 + 20 + 12 + 5 = 61
1. A is the son of C; C and Q are sisters; Z is the mother of Q and P is the son of Z. Which of the following statements is true?
    A. P and A are cousins B. P is the maternal uncle of A C. Q is the maternal grandfather of A D. C and P are sisters

Answer: Option B
Explanation: C and Q are sisters and A is the son of C. Hence, C is the mother of A or Z is the mother Q. Hence, Z is the maternal grandmother of A. P is the son of Z. Hence, P is the maternal uncle of A.
2. M is the father of N who is the son of V. In order to know the relation of M to P, which of the statement/statements is/are necessary? 1. P is the brother of V. 2. The daughter of N is the granddaughter of V.
    A. Only (1) B. Only (2) C. Either (1) or (2) D. (1) and (2) both

Answer: Option A
Explanation: M is the father of N and N is the son of V. Hence, V is the mother of N. From (1), P is the brother of V Therefore, M is the brother-in-law of P because V is the wife of M. From (2), the daughter of N is the granddaughter of V. From this we do not get any relation of M to P.
3. If X + Y means X is the daughter of Y; X - Y means X is the brother of Y; X % Y means X is the father of Y and X x Y means X is the sister of Y. Which of the following means I is the niece of J?
    A. J - N % C x I B. I x C - N % J C. J + M x C % I D. I x C + N - J

Answer: Option D
Explanation: I x C → I is the sister of C C + N → C is the daughter of N and N - J → N is the brother of I. Hence, I is the niece of J.
1. You are head of your office. Some media people come to your office and request you brief them about the pension plan of your office you will
    A. Ask the media people to come some other day B. Immediately accept the offer and brief them C. Get them turned out of your office D. Ask them to wait and to consult the officials concerned

Answer: Option D
Explanation: Options (A) and (C) are not appropriate as these are not valid on ethical grounds while option(B) is also not valid as you are the head of the office and you have to certain important tasks to accomplish in this case Option (D) would be the best course of action as there are certain officials for each work in every office.
2. While addressing people in an open ground it begins to rain your address is important and you cannot afford to postpone it what will you do? You Would
    A. Ask some one to arrange on umbrella B. Stop your address for a while C. Continue the address without bothering the rain D. Postpone it for day

Answer: Option C
Explanation: Asking some one to arrange an umbrella as mentioned in option (A) will not be appropriate while options(B) and (D) do not serve the purpose as it is mentioned that it is important and you cannot afford to postpone it. Here in this case continuing the address without bothering the rain as mentioned in option (C) will be the best course of action.
3. Shobha, a 29-year-old science graduate with 70% marks in her graduation has 53% marks in her B.Ed. and she also has an Arts with Maths graduation securing 80% marks.She also worked with Satyam for a span of 5 years and she is willing to join the probation period for 1 year.
    A. if case is to be referred to Principal. B. if case is to be referred to Vice Principal. C. if candidate is to be selected. D. if information is inadequate to take a decision.

Answer: Option A
Explanation: Since she has 53% marks in B.Ed but did Arts with Maths graduation securing 80% marks, so her case must be referred to the Principal.
1. What is the angle between the two hands of a clock when the time shown by the clock is 6.30 p.m. ?
    A. 00 B. 50 C. 30 D. 150

Answer: Option D
Explanation: q = [latex]\frac{11}{2}[/latex]m – 30h = [latex]\frac{11}{2}[/latex] *30 - 30 *6 = 165-180 = 150
2. January 1, 2007 was Monday. What day of the week lies on Jan. 1, 2008?
    A. Monday B. Tuesday C. Wednesday D. Wednesday

Answer: Option B
Explanation: The year 2007 is an ordinary year. So, it has 1 odd day. [latex]{1}^{st}[/latex] day of the year 2007 was Monday. [latex]{1}^{st}[/latex] day of the year 2008 will be 1 day beyond Monday. Hence, it will be Tuesday.
3. At what time between 3 and 4 o’clock will the minute hand and the hour hand are on the same straight line but facing opposite directions.
    A. 3:49 B. 3:15 C. 3:39 [latex]\frac{1}{11}[/latex] D. 3:49 [latex]\frac{1}{11}[/latex]

Answer: Option D
Explanation: On straight line means 180 degree angle. 180 = [latex]\frac{11}{2}[/latex]m - 30h 180 = [latex]\frac{11}{2}[/latex] m – 30*3 180 = [latex]\frac{11}{2}[/latex]m - 90 (180 + 90)2 = 11m m = [latex]\frac{540}{11}[/latex] = 49 [latex]\frac{1}{11}[/latex]
1. Sachin walks 20 km towards North. He turns left and walks 40 km. He again turns left and walks 20 km. Finally he moves 20 km after turning to the left. How far is he from his starting position?
    A. 20 km. B. 30 km. C. 50 km. D. 60 km.

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Required distance = 40 - 20 = 20 km.
2. From his house, Lokesh went 15 km to the North. Then he turned west and covered 10 km. Then he turned south and covered 5 km. Finally turning to the east, he covered 10 km. In which direction is he from his house?
    A. East B. West C. North D. South

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
3. Amit started walking positioning his back towards the sun. After some time, he turned left, then turned right and towards the left again. In which direction is he going now?
    A. North or South B. East or West C. North or West D. South or West

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
If he starts walking the morning then finally he will face towards South and if he starts in the evening then finally he will face towards North.

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