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IB Security Assistant & MTS Official Paper (Held On: 23 March, 2023 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Awareness (20 questions)

1

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bilaspur, is located in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat 

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh 

  3. ((c))

    Himachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Telangana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gujarat 

2

Which Indian shuttler won a Gold at Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham?

  1. ((a))

    PV Sindhu 

  2. ((b))

    Saina Nehwal

  3. ((c))

    Gayatri Gopichand

  4. ((d))

    Sayali Gokhale

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PV Sindhu 

3

The International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd) was launched at the Transforming Education Summit in September ______ by the United Nations.

  1. ((a))

    2019 

  2. ((b))

    2021 

  3. ((c))

    2022

  4. ((d))

    2020

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2019 

4

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi became the most popular artist of which Gharana?

  1. ((a))

    Gwalior Gharana

  2. ((b))

    Mewati Gharana

  3. ((c))

    Kirana Gharana

  4. ((d))

    Patiala Gharana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gwalior Gharana

5

Which country won the gold medal in the Commonwealth Games 2022 by defeating India in the women's cricket final?

  1. ((a))

    England 

  2. ((b))

    Australia 

  3. ((c))

    Bangladesh 

  4. ((d))

    Pakistan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

England 

6

Which of the following trophic levels (in the pyramid of number) has maximum number of individuals? 

  1. ((a))

    Secondary consumers 

  2. ((b))

    Producers 

  3. ((c))

    Primary consumer 

  4. ((d))

    Tertiary consumers

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Secondary consumers 

7

Which of the following elements does NOT belong to the 2nd period of the periodic table?

  1. ((a))

    ​Beryllium

  2. ((b))

    Lithium

  3. ((c))

    Boron

  4. ((d))

    Helium

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

​Beryllium

8

Which of the following pairs represents biodegradable materials?

  1. ((a))

    Silver foil : Wool 

  2. ((b))

    Iron nails: Wool 

  3. ((c))

    Silver foil : Iron nails

  4. ((d))

    Leather belt : Wool

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Silver foil : Wool 

9

In 2015, how many United Nations members adopted Sustainable Development Goals? 

  1. ((a))

    193

  2. ((b))

    150 

  3. ((c))

    112

  4. ((d))

    120

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

193

10

A student was given 4 solutions to test with a universal indicator. He reported pH values as solution I : 3, Solution II : 5, Solution III : 7, Solution IV : 9. Which of the following represents a strong alkaline solution?

  1. ((a))

    Solution III 

  2. ((b))

    Solution II

  3. ((c))

    Solution IV 

  4. ((d))

    Solution I

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Solution III 

11

Doctors use a/an ____________ to listen the sounds of various organs in the human body. 

  1. ((a))

    proctoscope 

  2. ((b))

    otoscope 

  3. ((c))

    stethoscope 

  4. ((d))

    ophthalmoscope

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

proctoscope 

12

The Rajasthan Government launched the 512 new Indira Rasoi from which place, in September 2022? 

  1. ((a))

    Jaipur 

  2. ((b))

    Udaipur 

  3. ((c))

    Jodhpur 

  4. ((d))

    Kota

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jaipur 

13

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the subkingdom Protozoa?

  1. ((a))

    They are mostly aquatic organisms.

  2. ((b))

    They are unicellular organisms.

  3. ((c))

    They can’t move from one place to another.

  4. ((d))

    Mode of nutrition is holozoic.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

They are mostly aquatic organisms.

14

When did the Sangeet Natak Akademi adopt its Memorandum of Association? 

  1. ((a))

    11 January 1962

  2. ((b))

    11 November 1961 

  3. ((c))

    11 September 1961

  4. ((d))

    11 December 1961

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11 January 1962

15

In 2019, the Honourable Supreme Court ordered the demolition of five apartments in Ernakulam’s Maradu Municipality for violation of which rules and regulations?

  1. ((a))

    National Green Tribunal Act

  2. ((b))

    The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

  3. ((c))

    Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Rules

  4. ((d))

    The Hazardous Waste Management Regulations

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

National Green Tribunal Act

16

The Thiksey Monastery, the famous Buddhist building is located in which State/UT of India?

  1. ((a))

    Ladakh 

  2. ((b))

    Pondicherry 

  3. ((c))

    Himachal Pradesh 

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ladakh 

17

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran won a bronze medal in the Commonwealth Games 2022 by defeating Paul Drinkhall of England in which of the following events?

  1. ((a))

    Cricket 

  2. ((b))

    Chess 

  3. ((c))

    Badminton 

  4. ((d))

    Table tennis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cricket 

18

Which of the following is an example of folk instrument? 

  1. ((a))

    Giddha 

  2. ((b))

    Munari 

  3. ((c))

    Loor 

  4. ((d))

    Khanjari

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Giddha 

19

The deficiency of which vitamin causes anaemia? 

  1. ((a))

    Vitamin E 

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin D

  3. ((c))

    Vitamin B3

  4. ((d))

    Vitamin B12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vitamin E 

20

Which of the following folk dances is performed by the tribes of Araku Valley in Visakhapatnam District? 

  1. ((a))

    Chakri 

  2. ((b))

    Dhimsa 

  3. ((c))

    Kajari 

  4. ((d))

    Wancho

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chakri 

Quantitative Aptitude (20 questions)

21

The average age of a husband and a wife was 25 years when they were married 4 years ago. The average age of the husband, the wife, and their child, who was born during the interval is 20 years now. How old is the child now?

  1. ((a))

    1 year

  2. ((b))

    2.5 years

  3. ((c))

    3 years

  4. ((d))

    2 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 year

22

Reena reaches a party 20 minutes late if she walks at the speed of 3 km/h from her house. If she increases her speed to 4 km/h, she will reach 30 minutes early. What is the distance between her house and the venue?

  1. ((a))

    30 km

  2. ((b))

    10 km

  3. ((c))

    40 km

  4. ((d))

    20 km

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Answer: ((a))

30 km

23

A group has boys and girls in the ratio 162:153\frac{16}{2}: \frac{15}{3}. If 1 boy and 3 girls join in, the ratio becomes 12:13\frac{1}{2}: \frac{1}{3}. Find the number of girls originally in the group.

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    72

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

24

A microwave was sold at a loss of 20%. If it was sold for Rs. 2,000 more, there would have been a gain of 20%. What is the cost price of the microwave?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2,500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 7,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 5,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 4,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2,500

25

Anu is four times as good as Binni at doing a work. Together they finish the same work in 12 hours. In how many hours will Anu alone finish the work?

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

26

Simplify the following.

114÷1510−12−23+45−13+15+34\frac{1 \frac{1}{4} \div 1 \frac{5}{10}}{-\frac{1}{2}-\frac{2}{3}+\frac{4}{5}-\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{5}+\frac{3}{4}}

  1. ((a))

    23\frac{2}{3}

  2. ((b))

    53 \frac{5}{3}

  3. ((c))

    103\frac{10}{3}

  4. ((d))

    123 \frac{12}{3}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23\frac{2}{3}

27

A racetrack is in the form of a ring whose inner circumference is 220 m, and the outer circumference is 352 m. Find the area of the track. [Use π = 227\frac{22}{7}.]

  1. ((a))

    6006 m2

  2. ((b))

    3003 m2

  3. ((c))

    5005 m2

  4. ((d))

    4004 m2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6006 m2

28

Fifty solid metallic cubes, each having 2 m long edges, and ten solid cuboids, each having dimensions 5 m × 4 m × 3 m are melted and a big solid cube is formed. What is the length of each side of this big cube?

  1. ((a))

    9 m

  2. ((b))

    7 m

  3. ((c))

    5 m

  4. ((d))

    10 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 m

29

Sharad invested his assets of Rs. 30,000 in two schemes X and Y on simple interest. The rate of interest on X is 10% pa and on Y is 2% p.a. The total interest received in 2 years is Rs. 3,000. Find the sum invested in scheme X.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 11,280

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 11,200

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 11,300

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 11,250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 11,280

30

The average weight of 8 people increases by 52\frac{5}{2} kg if a new person replaces one weighing 50 kg. What is the weight of the new person?

  1. ((a))

    75 kg

  2. ((b))

    72 kg

  3. ((c))

    70 kg

  4. ((d))

    80 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

75 kg

31

A shopkeeper allows a discount of 20% and then applies VAT of 15% on an item having a marked price of Rs. 2,000. At what price did he sell the item?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,840

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,212

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,576

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 2,600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,840

32

The time taken by a boat to cover a distance of 60 km downstream is equal to 60% of the time taken by it to cover 75 km upstream. The speed of the stream is 4 km/h. What will be the total time (in hours) that the boat will take to cover 39.2 km in still water and 51.2 km downstream?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    2.8

  4. ((d))

    2.4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

33

Three taps A, B and C can fill a tank in 10, 18 and 6 hours, respectively. If A is open all the time and B and C are open for one hour each alternatively, starting with B, the tank will be full in:

  1. ((a))

    6126\frac{1}{2} hours

  2. ((b))

    5 hours

  3. ((c))

    6 hours

  4. ((d))

    5125\frac{1}{2} hours

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6126\frac{1}{2} hours

34

The ratio of money with Kishore to Pradeep is 5 : 11 and that with Pradeep to Sandeep is 6 : 14. If Kishore has Rs. 570, then Sandeep has (in Rs.):

  1. ((a))

    2,456

  2. ((b))

    3,456

  3. ((c))

    3,026

  4. ((d))

    2,926

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2,456

35

The amount payable on maturity of a certain sum invested for 2 years at the rate of 15% p.a. interest compounded 8-monthly is Rs. 18,634. What is the simple interest on the same sum for the same period at 5% p.a.?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,300

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,200

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,300

36

Find the sum of all three-digit numbers which are divisible by both 20 and 25.

  1. ((a))

    4500

  2. ((b))

    4300

  3. ((c))

    4200

  4. ((d))

    4400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4500

37

If 156 is 20% more than A, then A is what per cent less than 156?

[Give your answer correct to two places after the decimal]

  1. ((a))

    16.67%

  2. ((b))

    31.20%

  3. ((c))

    14.65%

  4. ((d))

    10.45%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16.67%

38

x varies directly as the square of y and inversely as the cube root of z and x = 2, when y = 4, z= 8. What is the value of y when x = 3, and z = 27?

  1. ((a))

    6, -6

  2. ((b))

    4, -4

  3. ((c))

    1, -1

  4. ((d))

    5, -5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6, -6

39

A number is increased by 10% and then decreased by 10%. It is again increased by 20% What is the net change in percent?

  1. ((a))

    21.6% decrease

  2. ((b))

    20.4% increase

  3. ((c))

    18.8% increase

  4. ((d))

    15.6% decrease

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21.6% decrease

40

What is the least natural number that should be added to 1135 so that the sum is completely divisible by 3, 4, 5, and 6?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

Logical Ability & Reasoning (20 questions)

41

Mohit walks 120 m towards south then turning to his right he walks 120 m then turning to his left, he walks 90 m. Again, he turns to his left and walks 120 m. How far is he from his initial position?

  1. ((a))

    200 m

  2. ((b))

    210 m

  3. ((c))

    190 m

  4. ((d))

    180 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

200 m

42

If – means multiplication, × means division, ÷ means addition, and + means subtraction, then what is the value of the following expression?

29 + 93 ÷ 81 × 9 - 18

  1. ((a))

    102

  2. ((b))

    99

  3. ((c))

    101

  4. ((d))

    98

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

102

43

In a certain code language, ‘JSEV’ is written as ‘MUHX’, and ‘AFRQ’ is written as ‘DHUS’. How will ‘ZTHN’ be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    CWKQ 

  2. ((b))

    BWKQ 

  3. ((c))

    CVKP 

  4. ((d))

    BVJP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CWKQ 

44

In a row of certain students, Karishma is 16th from the left and 18th from the right. What is the total number of students in the row?

  1. ((a))

    36

  2. ((b))

    32

  3. ((c))

    33

  4. ((d))

    34

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36

45

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.

Airplane : Aviation Kerosene :: Car :

  1. ((a))

    Petroleum 

  2. ((b))

    Kerosene 

  3. ((c))

    Coal 

  4. ((d))

    Hydroelectric power

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Petroleum 

46

How many such numbers are there in the following string each of which is NOT followed by a symbol?

6 K 5 % L T 8 B 4 G 9 # E Q 7 G 5 $ 9 % U P 3 T 8 & W H 6 R

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

47

Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different.

  1. ((a))

    Jacket 

  2. ((b))

    Coat 

  3. ((c))

    Blazer 

  4. ((d))

    Sweater

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jacket 

48

How many such letters are there in the following string each of which is preceded by a symbol and followed by a number?

T 8 & W 8 # Q 6 R & P T & 6 Q 9 D8@7H D 8 @ 7 H % Y 3 G 5 9 %

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

49

In a certain code language, ‘WAZZES’ is written as ‘ZYCXHQ’, and ‘PRFJKO’ is written as ‘SPIHNM’. How will ‘BOMBYX’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    EQPBBW 

  2. ((b))

    DNPZAV 

  3. ((c))

    DMOYAW 

  4. ((d))

    EMPZBV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EQPBBW 

50

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

4, 13, 40, ?, 364, 1093

  1. ((a))

    180

  2. ((b))

    160

  3. ((c))

    120

  4. ((d))

    121

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

180

51

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.

Legs : Polio :: Eyes : ?

  1. ((a))

    Cataract 

  2. ((b))

    Pneumonia 

  3. ((c))

    Dengue 

  4. ((d))

    Malaria

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cataract 

52

If ÷ is interchanged with − and × is interchanged with +, then which of the following expressions is correct?

  1. ((a))

    48 ÷ 16 + 8 − 3 × 8 = 19

  2. ((b))

    48 × 16 − 8 + 3 ÷ 8 = 19

  3. ((c))

    48 + 16 × 8 ÷ 3 − 8 = 19

  4. ((d))

    48 − 16 ÷ 8 × 3 + 8 = 19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48 ÷ 16 + 8 − 3 × 8 = 19

53

Select the number from the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

83, 95, 88, ?, 93, 105, 98

  1. ((a))

    81

  2. ((b))

    92

  3. ((c))

    100

  4. ((d))

    102

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

81

54

Select the term from the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

M, 14, O, 16, ?, 18, S, 20

  1. ((a))

    P

  2. ((b))

    S

  3. ((c))

    Q

  4. ((d))

    R

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P

55

K, L, M, N, O, P, S are seven friends siting in a row facing north. L sits to the immediate right of K. K sits fourth to the right of M. N is an immediate neighbour of both P and S. The one who sits fourth to the left of S, sits at one of the extreme ends of the row. Who sits fourth from the right end of the row?

  1. ((a))

    K

  2. ((b))

    N

  3. ((c))

    P

  4. ((d))

    S

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

K

56

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

  1. All circles are squares.

  2. Some squares are coloured.

  3. Some circles are triangles.

Conclusions:

I. Some squares are triangles.

II. Some circles are coloured.

III. Some squares are circles.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and III follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion III follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and III follow.

57

Assuming the given statement to be true, find which of the following conclusions among given two is/are true.

Statement 

P ≤ T< K = Y ≥ S ≥ E < L

Conclusions

  1. K > E

  2. E = K

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion 1 is true.

  2. ((b))

    Either conclusion 1 or 2 is true.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions 1 and 2 are true.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion 2 is true.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion 1 is true.

58

In a group of 102 students, Priya’s rank is 25th from the top and Kusum’s rank is 20th from the bottom. How many students are between Priya and Kusum?

  1. ((a))

    52

  2. ((b))

    57

  3. ((c))

    55

  4. ((d))

    58

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52

59

Sahil is father of Akshita and Raj is son of Roohi. Aman is brother of Sahil. If Akshita is sister of Raj, then how is Roohi related to Aman?

  1. ((a))

    Daughter

  2. ((b))

    Mother

  3. ((c))

    Brother’s wife

  4. ((d))

    Brother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Daughter

60

Eight friends (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) sit around a circular table, all of them facing the centre. Only three people sit between G and D. D sits second to the right of F. C is a neighbour of D. A sits third to the left of B and neighbour of H. H sits second to the right of C. E and A are not immediate neighbours of each other. Who is sitting between B and E, when counted from the left of E?

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    G

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    F

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

English Language (20 questions)

61

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets in the following sentence, to fill in the blank.

The constables came running out, waving their big sticks, with the museum guards following close behind, _________(whispering) away.

  1. ((a))

    yelling

  2. ((b))

    beating

  3. ((c))

    crying

  4. ((d))

    murmuring

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

yelling

62

Identify the idiom that conveys the meaning given in brackets.

When asked why he had lied, the student (avoided talking), narrating the events of the day.

  1. ((a))

    beat out the bush

  2. ((b))

    beat in the bush

  3. ((c))

    beat behind the bush

  4. ((d))

    beat around the bush

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

beat out the bush

63

Select the most appropriate tense form of the verb given in brackets to fill in the blank.

I got up and wandered out to the balcony and ________ (stare) at the river.

  1. ((a))

    staring

  2. ((b))

    stared

  3. ((c))

    was stared

  4. ((d))

    had stared

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

staring

64

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

“As I handed over the fifty rupee notes, the man ______ the note from my hand with a grin and cycled off quickly before we could argue: this _______ was getting expensive.”

  1. ((a))

    liberated, negotiating

  2. ((b))

    deliberated, sabotaging

  3. ((c))

    mutilated, holidaying

  4. ((d))

    snatched, sleuthing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

liberated, negotiating

65

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Heinous

  1. ((a))

    Revolting

  2. ((b))

    Ritualistic

  3. ((c))

    Glorious

  4. ((d))

    Harmless

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Revolting

66

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

First, tell me / why are they / late to work / every other day.

  1. ((a))

    First, tell me

  2. ((b))

    every other day

  3. ((c))

    late to work

  4. ((d))

    why are they

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

First, tell me

67

Select the most appropriate adverb to fill in the blank.

Would you mind driving _______ as I have motion-sickness?

  1. ((a))

    slowing

  2. ((b))

    slowingly

  3. ((c))

    slowest

  4. ((d))

    slowly

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

slowing

68

Select the option in which the phrases are in correct order, thus forming a meaningful sentence.

  1. ((a))

    in the year of 1945, / the successor of the League of Nations / United Nations Organisation / came into being as

  2. ((b))

    came into being as / the successor of the League of Nations / in the year of 1945, / United Nations Organisation

  3. ((c))

    came into being as / in the year of 1945, / United Nations Organisation/ the successor of the League of Nations

  4. ((d))

    in the year of 1945, / United Nations Organisation/ came into being as / the successor of the League of Nations

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Answer: ((a))

in the year of 1945, / the successor of the League of Nations / United Nations Organisation / came into being as

69

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the following sentence.

Sister Rose said coolly, “I hope that doesn’t mean you become complacent, Jahan.”

  1. ((a))

    involved

  2. ((b))

    uninterested

  3. ((c))

    stubborn

  4. ((d))

    passionate

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Answer: ((a))

involved

70

Select the most appropriate punctuation mark to fill in the blank.

By the time we got inside ________ the two men had vanished.

  1. ((a))

    ,

  2. ((b))

    "

  3. ((c))

    .

  4. ((d))

    ?

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Answer: ((a))

,

71

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Gaurded

  2. ((b))

    Decieving

  3. ((c))

    Embarras

  4. ((d))

    Liaison

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Answer: ((a))

Gaurded

72

Identify the word that has been INCORRECTLY spelt in the given sentence.

We were now in the city, going slower in the traffic when Jahan suddenly leened forward and asked the driver to stop.

  1. ((a))

    traffic

  2. ((b))

    suddenly

  3. ((c))

    leened

  4. ((d))

    forward

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Answer: ((a))

traffic

73

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

  1. ((a))

    The Bahai Temple is known for it’s lotus shaped structure and quiet ambience

  2. ((b))

    The Bahai Temple is known for its lotus-shaped structure and quiet ambience.

  3. ((c))

    The Baha’i Temple is known for its lotus-shaped structure and quiet ambience.

  4. ((d))

    The Bahai’ Temple is known for it’s lotus shaped structure and quiet ambience.

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Answer: ((a))

The Bahai Temple is known for it’s lotus shaped structure and quiet ambience

74

Direction: Select the most appropriate preposition to fill in the blank.

The big name-plate _________ his front door was in Hindi and English.

  1. ((a))

    ahead

  2. ((b))

    beyond

  3. ((c))

    through

  4. ((d))

    beside

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Answer: ((a))

ahead

75

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the following sentence.

It is their evidence that allowed me to get a warrant to search his house and we found stores full of stolen antiques.

  1. ((a))

    an authorisation

  2. ((b))

    a need

  3. ((c))

    an injunction

  4. ((d))

    a denial

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Answer: ((a))

an authorisation

76

Select the most appropriate article to fill in the blank.

I have been looking for this file all over ______ place and you had it hidden away in your cupboard all the time!

  1. ((a))

    an

  2. ((b))

    a

  3. ((c))

    the

  4. ((d))

    No article

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Answer: ((a))

an

77

Select the most appropriate article to fill in the blank.

Did you know Dutta flunked half of ________ Class Twelve during the practice board tests?

  1. ((a))

    the

  2. ((b))

    a

  3. ((c))

    No article needed

  4. ((d))

    an

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Answer: ((a))

the

78

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

Mona’s appeal always seems to ________ of the authority so she finally left the job.

  1. ((a))

    cut corners

  2. ((b))

    boil the ocean

  3. ((c))

    cool the heals

  4. ((d))

    fall on deaf ears

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Answer: ((a))

cut corners

79

Direction: Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. As there were very few people around, we had to hang pretty far back so that Robin would not spot us.

B. After the noise and bustle of the main road it was suddenly very quiet.

C. Then the lane took a curve to the right and when we turned in, he had vanished.

D. The sun had vanished behind clouds and the lane was rather dark.

  1. ((a))

    ABCD 

  2. ((b))

    CBAD 

  3. ((c))

    DBAC 

  4. ((d))

    DCBA

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Answer: ((a))

ABCD 

80

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words in the following sentence.

Numerous laws were passed during his term for recovering slaves who had turned into people who ran away from justice.

  1. ((a))

    hermits 

  2. ((b))

    vagabonds 

  3. ((c))

    castaways 

  4. ((d))

    fugitives

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Answer: ((a))

hermits 

General Studies (20 questions)

81

India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) was set up in the year __________.

  1. ((a))

    2009 

  2. ((b))

    2006 

  3. ((c))

    2007 

  4. ((d))

    2008

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Answer: ((a))

2009 

82

In which of the following months did DY Chandrachud take oath as the 50th Chief Justice of India?

  1. ((a))

    October 2022

  2. ((b))

    November 2022 

  3. ((c))

    September 2022

  4. ((d))

    August 2022

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Answer: ((a))

October 2022

83

The Udaygiri caves are located at ______ in Odisha state.

  1. ((a))

    Cuttack 

  2. ((b))

    Angul 

  3. ((c))

    Bhubaneswar 

  4. ((d))

    Puri

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Answer: ((a))

Cuttack 

84

In 1951-52, the first year of the National Sample Survey (NSS), the head-count ratio of poverty in India was deemed to be close to _________ of the population. 

  1. ((a))

    45%

  2. ((b))

    61%

  3. ((c))

    58%

  4. ((d))

    51%

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Answer: ((a))

45%

85

As per the Census 2011, which of the following states has the lowest literacy rate?

  1. ((a))

    Meghalaya 

  2. ((b))

    Mizoram 

  3. ((c))

    Nagaland 

  4. ((d))

    Odisha

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Answer: ((a))

Meghalaya 

86

Vide which of the following Acts was the Board of Control formed in the East India Company?

  1. ((a))

    Regulating Act, 1773

  2. ((b))

    Pitts India Act, 1784

  3. ((c))

    Government of India Act, 1858 

  4. ((d))

    Charter Act, 1813

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Answer: ((a))

Regulating Act, 1773

87

As per the treaty of Amritsar 1809, what would be the boundary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Empire? 

  1. ((a))

    Lahore 

  2. ((b))

    Sutlej 

  3. ((c))

    Amritsar 

  4. ((d))

    Malwa

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Answer: ((a))

Lahore 

88

In October 2022, which of the following political parties was allotted the 'two swords and shield' poll symbol by the election commission of India?

  1. ((a))

    North East India Development Party 

  2. ((b))

    Shiv Sena 

  3. ((c))

    Kuki National Assembly 

  4. ((d))

    Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena

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Answer: ((a))

North East India Development Party 

89

The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021, was introduced in Rajya Sabha by whom among the following Ministers for Tribal Affairs?

  1. ((a))

    Dharmendra Pradhan 

  2. ((b))

    Arjun Munda 

  3. ((c))

    Ashwini Vaishnaw 

  4. ((d))

    Pralhad Joshi

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Answer: ((a))

Dharmendra Pradhan 

90

Sultan Abu Bakr Shah was from which of the following dynasties?

  1. ((a))

    Tughlaq dynasty 

  2. ((b))

    Ghori dynasty 

  3. ((c))

    Slave dynasty 

  4. ((d))

    Lodi dynasty

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Answer: ((a))

Tughlaq dynasty 

91

The receipts which neither create any liability nor reduce any asset are called ______.

  1. ((a))

    revenue receipts

  2. ((b))

    returns receipts

  3. ((c))

    capital receipts 

  4. ((d))

    principal receipts

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Answer: ((a))

revenue receipts

92

Pulicat Lake is a salt water lagoon on the Coromandel Coast of _________. 

  1. ((a))

    Andhra Pradesh 

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka 

  3. ((c))

    Odisha 

  4. ((d))

    Telangana

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Answer: ((a))

Andhra Pradesh 

93

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deal with cultural and educational rights? 

  1. ((a))

    Articles 22 and 23

  2. ((b))

    Articles 24 and 25

  3. ((c))

    Articles 26 and 27

  4. ((d))

    Articles 29 and 30

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Answer: ((a))

Articles 22 and 23

94

Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution talk about citizenship?

  1. ((a))

    Articles from 7 to 14  

  2. ((b))

    Articles from 6 to 12  

  3. ((c))

    Articles from 8 to 15  

  4. ((d))

    Articles from 5 to 11

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Answer: ((a))

Articles from 7 to 14  

95

Who formed the association in favour of widow remarriage in Madras Presidency? 

  1. ((a))

    Raja Ram Mohan Roy 

  2. ((b))

    Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar 

  3. ((c))

    Veerasalingam Pantulu 

  4. ((d))

    Swami Dayanand Saraswati

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Answer: ((a))

Raja Ram Mohan Roy 

96

The Orissa High Court is located in which of the following part of the Odisha state?

  1. ((a))

    Bhubaneswar

  2. ((b))

    Cuttack

  3. ((c))

    Berhampur

  4. ((d))

    Rourkela

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Answer: ((a))

Bhubaneswar

97

Which of the following states of India touches minimum state boundaries?

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Sikkim

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

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Answer: ((a))

Odisha

98

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty in the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    To reside and settle in any part of the territory of India.

  2. ((b))

    To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.

  3. ((c))

    To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.

  4. ((d))

    To develop a scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.

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Answer: ((a))

To reside and settle in any part of the territory of India.

99

Gross Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year (FY) 2022-23 registered a growth of _________. 

  1. ((a))

    50%

  2. ((b))

    30% 

  3. ((c))

    35% 

  4. ((d))

    45%

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Answer: ((a))

50%

100

Raghav Chadha is a Rajya Sabha member from which of the following Political Parties?

  1. ((a))

    INC

  2. ((b))

    AAP

  3. ((c))

    AITC

  4. ((d))

    AIADMK

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Answer: ((a))

INC

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