Speed, Time & Distance · SSC CGL previous year questions

2023 65 questions

1. Q572023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

   A policeman noticed a thief from 300 m. The thief started running and the policeman was chasing him. The thief and the policeman ran at the speeds of 8 km/h and 9 km/h, respectively. What was the distance between them after 3 minutes?

   1. A.225 m
   2. B.250 m
   3. C.300 m
   4. D.200 m
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   Answer: B

2. Q642023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

   On a circular path of 693 m, Sujata and Anjali start walking from the same point but in the opposite directions at the speed of 2.85 km/h and 1.5 m/sec, respectively. When they will meet for the first time?

   1. A.After 6.75 minutes
   2. B.After 6.05 minutes
   3. C.After 5.04 minutes
   4. D.After 4.56 minutes
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   Answer: C

3. Q682023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

   If the area of a circle is 616 cm2 and a chord XY = 10 cm, then find the perpendicular distance from the center of the circle to the chord XY.

   
   1. A.Option 1
   2. B.Option 2
   3. C.Option 3
   4. D.Option 4
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   Answer: A

4. Q562023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

   A, B and C run simultaneously, starting from a point, around a circular track of length 1200 m, at respective speeds of 2 m/s, 4 m/s and 6 m/s. A and B run in the same direction, while C runs in the opposite direction to the other two. After how much time will they meet for the first time?

   1. A.10 minutes
   2. B.9 minutes
   3. C.12 minutes
   4. D.11 minutes
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   Answer: A

5. Q612023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

   A thief is spotted by a constable from 200 m. When the constable starts the chase, the thief also starts running. If the speed of the constable is 8 km/h and thief runs at the speed of 6 km/h, then how far (in m) will the thief be able to run before he is overtaken?

   1. A.600
   2. B.400
   3. C.550
   4. D.500
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   Answer: A

6. Q642023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

   The distance between the centres of two circles having radii 16 cm and 8 cm, is 26 cm. The length (in cm) of the direct common tangent of the two circles is:

   
   1. A.Option 1
   2. B.Option 2
   3. C.Option 3
   4. D.Option 4
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   Answer: C

7. Q742023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

   A man is walking at a speed of 14 km/h. After every km, he takes rest for 7 minutes. How much time will he take to cover a distance of 7 km?

   
   1. A.Option 1
   2. B.Option 2
   3. C.Option 3
   4. D.Option 4
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   Answer: A

8. Q562023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

   A person standing at a distance looks at a building having a height of 1000 metres. The angle between the top of the building and the ground is 30°. At what approximate distance (in metres) is the person standing away from the building.

   1. A.1000
   2. B.936
   3. C.1732
   4. D.1542
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   Answer: C

9. Q672023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

   A part of a journey is covered in 37.5 minutes at 90 km/h and the remaining part in 14 minutes at 80 km/h. The total distance (in km} of the journey is:

   
   1. A.Option 1
   2. B.Option 2
   3. C.Option 3
   4. D.Option 4
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   Answer: D

10. Q602023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

    A train 900 m long is running at 108 km/h. How long will it take to clear a 900 m long platform completely?

    1. A.60 s
    2. B.45 s
    3. C.30 s
    4. D.18 s
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    Answer: A

11. Q742023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

    Two runners, Sony and Mony, start running on a circular track of length 200 m at speeds of 18 and 24 km/h, respectively, in the same direction. After how much time from the start will they meet again at the starting point?

    1. A.120 sec
    2. B.110 sec
    3. C.100 sec
    4. D.90 sec
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    Answer: A

12. Q512023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

    In a race around a circular cycling track of 75 km, two cyclists are riding at a speed of 30 km/h and 25 km/h. After what time (in hours) will they meet at the point from where they started their journey?

    1. A.16
    2. B.7
    3. C.14
    4. D.15
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    Answer: D

13. Q742023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

    A thief steals a van at 3 : 00 a.m. and drives it at a speed of 57 km/h. The thief is discovered at 4 : 00 a.m. and the owner starts the chase with another van at a speed of 76 km/h. At what time will he catch the thief?

    1. A.7 : 30 a.m.
    2. B.7 : 00 p.m.
    3. C.7 : 00 a.m.
    4. D.6 : 00 a.m.
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    Answer: C

14. Q752023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

    Jehangir had to cover a distance of 90 km in an hour. During the first 25 minutes he travelled at a speed of 15.2 metres per second. How many metres did Jehangir cover per second during the remaining period to reach his destination just on time?

    1. A.30.8
    2. B.32.5
    3. C.32
    4. D.31.2
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    Answer: C

15. Q622023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    A policeman follows a thief, who is 1250 m ahead of him. The policeman and the thief run at the speed of 10 km/h and 8 km/h, respectively. The distance (in km) run by the thief before he is nabbed by the policeman is:

    1. A.7
    2. B.4
    3. C.5
    4. D.6
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    Answer: C