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IB Security Assistant & MTS Official Paper (Held On: 24 March, 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Awareness (20 questions)

1

Cadmium pollution causes a disease called ‘Emphysema’. Which organ in the human body is/are primarily affected in ‘Emphysema’?

  1. ((a))

    Kidneys

  2. ((b))

    Lungs

  3. ((c))

    Liver

  4. ((d))

    Heart

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Answer: ((a))

Kidneys

2

The poses in which classical dance form are called Karanas?

  1. ((a))

    Odissi

  2. ((b))

    Kathakali 

  3. ((c))

    Kathak

  4. ((d))

    Bharatanatyam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odissi

3

As per the World Bank data, what was the population of India at the end of 2021?

  1. ((a))

    1.69 billion

  2. ((b))

    1.49 billion

  3. ((c))

    1.59 billion

  4. ((d))

    1.39 billion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.69 billion

4

‘Baithakichi’ is a type of which folk music form in India?

  1. ((a))

    Bihugeet

  2. ((b))

    Pandavani 

  3. ((c))

    Bhatiali

  4. ((d))

    Lavani

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihugeet

5

 Which of the following electromagnetic waves have the highest wavelength?

  1. ((a))

    Infrared waves

  2. ((b))

    X-rays

  3. ((c))

    Ultraviolet waves 

  4. ((d))

    Microwaves

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Infrared waves

6

The folk-dance form ‘Gaur Maria’ is native of which state in India?

  1. ((a))

    Goa

  2. ((b))

    West Bengal

  3. ((c))

    Gujarat

  4. ((d))

    Chhattisgarh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Goa

7

HCFC-141 b is one of the most powerful ozone-depleting chemicals after Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). What is the full form of HCFC?

  1. ((a))

    Hydro ChloroFluoro Carbene

  2. ((b))

    Hydro CyanoFluoro Carbon

  3. ((c))

    HeptaChloroFluoro Carbon

  4. ((d))

    Hydro ChloroFluoro Carbon

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hydro ChloroFluoro Carbene

8

Which of the following is a non-essential amino acid as it can be made by the human body? 

  1. ((a))

    Proline

  2. ((b))

    Methionine

  3. ((c))

    Threonine

  4. ((d))

    Valine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Proline

9

 Which of the following is a weakest acid?

  1. ((a))

    Perchloric acid

  2. ((b))

    Ethanoic acid

  3. ((c))

    Hydrochloric acid

  4. ((d))

    Nitric acid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Perchloric acid

10

Traditional folk musicians ‘Manganiyar’ and ‘Langa’ are related to which state of India from following? 

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Odisha 

  3. ((c))

    Rajasthan

  4. ((d))

    Assam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

11

Who made history in the women’s 100 m hurdles and became the first Indian woman to run a sub-13s time to win the gold medal at the Nation Games 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Nandini Agasara

  2. ((b))

    V Surekha

  3. ((c))

    Jyothi Yarraji

  4. ((d))

    Rosy Meena Paulraj

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nandini Agasara

12

In terms of ecology, an organism that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures is referred to as _________. 

  1. ((a))

    niche

  2. ((b))

    euryhaline

  3. ((c))

    eurythermal

  4. ((d))

    stenohaline

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

niche

13

The disease ‘Xerophthalmia’ is caused in children due to deficiency of which vitamin in their diet?

  1. ((a))

    Vitamin B12

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin A 

  3. ((c))

    Vitamin D

  4. ((d))

    Vitamin C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vitamin B12

14

NITI Aayog has constructed the SDG India Index spanning across 13 out of 17 SDGs as prescribed by UNO. Which of the following SDG goals of UNO is left out in the SDG India Index?

  1. ((a))

    Goal 5 

  2. ((b))

    Goal 9

  3. ((c))

    Goal 7

  4. ((d))

    Goal 12

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Answer: ((a))

Goal 5 

15

As per the India Discrimination Report 2022, the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) of women in India is just ________ percent in 2021.

  1. ((a))

    10%

  2. ((b))

    25%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    15%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10%

16

India’s overall score on the NITI Aayog Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index and Dashboard in 2020-21 is ________. 

  1. ((a))

    65

  2. ((b))

    66

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    64

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65

17

International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans. In which category of carcinogens radio frequency of mobiles phones is kept?

  1. ((a))

    Group 4

  2. ((b))

    Group 2B

  3. ((c))

    Group 2A

  4. ((d))

    Group 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Group 4

18

The inception of Sanchi as a sacred centre was attributed to the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in the _________. 

  1. ((a))

    5th century BCE

  2. ((b))

    3rd century BCE

  3. ((c))

    4th century BCE

  4. ((d))

    6th century BCE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5th century BCE

19

Which State/Team bagged the highest number of gold medals at the 36th National Games of India?

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Haryana

  3. ((c))

    Services team

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

20

Which state is the host for the 5th Khelo India Youth Games-2022?

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Haryana

  3. ((c))

    Goa

  4. ((d))

    Telangana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh

Quantitative Aptitude (20 questions)

21

A big spherical besan ladoo of radius 810 cm is broken into smaller spherical laddoos of radius 90 cm. Find the ratio of the total surface area of all the small laddoos taken together to the surface area of the big laddoo.

  1. ((a))

    1 ∶ 9

  2. ((b))

    8 ∶ 3

  3. ((c))

    9 ∶ 1

  4. ((d))

    2 ∶ 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 ∶ 9

22

During Diwali sale, company A gives buy 4 sweaters and get 2 free' offer, company B gives buy 2 sweaters and get 3 free' offer, and company C gives a discount of 5%.

Which of the following is true?

  1. A gives the best offer for the customer.
  2. B gives the best offer for the customer.
  3. Both A and B actually give the same offer.
  4. C gives the best offer.
  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

23

A and B together can knit a sweater in 255 hours, B and C can knit it together in 170 hours, while A and C can knit it together in 204 hours. How many hours will A, B and C together take to knit the sweater?

  1. ((a))

    153

  2. ((b))

    136

  3. ((c))

    102

  4. ((d))

    119

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

153

24

A sum of money invested on compound interest for 2 years at 20% interest per annum would fetch Rs. 482 more as interest if the interest is compounded half-yearly than yearly. What is the sum invested?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 20,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 22,210

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 19,120

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 24,100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 20,000

25

The ratio of the present ages of Rani and Rohan is 3 ∶ 4. After 3 years the ratio will become 4 ∶ 5. The ratio of their ages 24 years from now will be _______.

  1. ((a))

    11 ∶ 12

  2. ((b))

    12 ∶ 13

  3. ((c))

    13 ∶ 14

  4. ((d))

    10 ∶ 11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11 ∶ 12

26

Find the average of all the prime numbers that lie between 70 and 100. 

  1. ((a))

    70

  2. ((b))

    82

  3. ((c))

    84

  4. ((d))

    86

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70

27

What profit percent is made by selling an article at a certain price if by selling at 45\frac{4}{5}th of that price there is a loss of 12%?

  1. ((a))

    5%

  2. ((b))

    3%

  3. ((c))

    12%

  4. ((d))

    10%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5%

28

Divide 2310 people into three parties such that half of the number in the first party, one-third of the number in the second party and one-sixth of the number in the third party, are all equal.

  1. ((a))

    420, 630, 1260

  2. ((b))

    1200, 690, 420

  3. ((c))

    410, 640, 1260

  4. ((d))

    230, 820, 1260

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Answer: ((a))

420, 630, 1260

29

85 g of sugar solution has 30% sugar in it. The quantity of sugar that should be added to the solution to make the quantity of the sugar 65% in the solution is ______.

  1. ((a))

    85 g

  2. ((b))

    110 g

  3. ((c))

    90 g

  4. ((d))

    100 g

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

85 g

30

A boat covers a distance of 1 km against the current of the stream in half an hour and a distance of 3 km in the direction of the current in 30 minutes. How long will it take for the boat to go 8 km in still water? 

  1. ((a))

    2 hours 40 minutes 

  2. ((b))

    2 hours 15 minutes 

  3. ((c))

    2 hours 25 minutes 

  4. ((d))

    2 hours 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 hours 40 minutes 

31

Which is the smallest 5-digit number that is divisible by each of 54, 120 and 96? 

  1. ((a))

    14260

  2. ((b))

    12960

  3. ((c))

    18280

  4. ((d))

    17280

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14260

32

Evaluate the given expression. 

[(0.36)/(0.012 of 0.4)] × 0.5

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    0.18

  3. ((c))

    5.45

  4. ((d))

    37.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

33

In a seminar. the number of participants in music, physical education and fine arts are 216, 96 and 168, respectively. Find the minimum number of rooms required if each room has the same number of participants and no room has participants from more than one steam seated in it.

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    48

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

34

If the selling price of a toy is 35\frac{3}{5} of its cost price, then the loss percent is _______.

  1. ((a))

    16%

  2. ((b))

    15%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    40%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16%

35

At what rate percent per annum will a sum of money become 5 times of itself in 8 years on simple interest?

  1. ((a))

    30%

  2. ((b))

    50%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    40%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30%

36

If V and S denote the volume and the total surface area of a cuboid (of sides a, b and c) respectively, then which of the following is true?

  1. ((a))

    (1/V) = (2/S) (1/a + 1/b + 1/c)

  2. ((b))

    0 = (2/S)(1/a + 1/b + 1/c)

  3. ((c))

    (1/V) = (2/S)(1/a - 1/b - 1/c)

  4. ((d))

    (1/V) = (1/S) (2 + 1/b + 1/c)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(1/V) = (2/S) (1/a + 1/b + 1/c)

37

If the HCF of x and 117 is expressible in the form 2x - 117, then which of the following options can be a value of x?

  1. ((a))

    65

  2. ((b))

    75

  3. ((c))

    62

  4. ((d))

    91

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65

38

A book needs to be typed. A types it in 15 days. B types it in 12 days. C types in 20 days. D types in 8 days. If A and D work together as team VENUS, B and C work as team MERCURY, and A and C work as team MARS, which of these three teams will complete typing the book first?

  1. ((a))

    MERCURY

  2. ((b))

    VENUS

  3. ((c))

    MARS

  4. ((d))

    All teams take the same time

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MERCURY

39

The weightage of 5 tests in a class and the marks scored by Ritu in those tests are as follows. What is the weighted average of the percentages she obtained in the five tests?

Score/MaxWeightage
12/2015%
16/2012%
40/5030%
80/10010%
14/2033%
  1. ((a))

    65.4%

  2. ((b))

    73.7%

  3. ((c))

    82.4%

  4. ((d))

    77.6%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65.4%

40

The volumes of three containers are in the ratio of 4 ∶ 5 ∶ 6. They are full of mixtures of petrol to kerosene in the ratios of (3 ∶1), (3 ∶ 2) and (5 ∶ 1), respectively. The entire quantities of these mixtures from all these three containers are poured into a fourth container. The ratio of petrol to kerosene in the fourth container is ______.

  1. ((a))

    12 ∶ 5

  2. ((b))

    11 ∶ 4

  3. ((c))

    5 ∶ 2

  4. ((d))

    3 ∶ 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 ∶ 5

Logical Ability & Reasoning (20 questions)

41

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

20, 25, 24, 30, 32, 35, ?

  1. ((a))

    37

  2. ((b))

    38

  3. ((c))

    45

  4. ((d))

    44

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37

42

K, R, I, H, G and F are six candidates who are selected for the programme of M.Ed of ‘XYZ’ university. Each has to join in different months of the same year viz. January, April, June, August, September and December. H has to join in April. Only K has to join after I. F has to join immediately after G. Who has to join in January?

  1. ((a))

    I

  2. ((b))

    R

  3. ((c))

    K

  4. ((d))

    G

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I

43

Study the given diagram carefully and answer the question that follows. The numbers in different sections indicate the number of women using different brands of perfume. 

How many such women are there who use both Channel and Hugo brands only?

  1. ((a))

    70

  2. ((b))

    263

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70

44

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

(Note: the letter-clusters are not to be treated as meaningful words)

  1. ((a))

    RVTX

  2. ((b))

    GKIM

  3. ((c))

    MQOT 

  4. ((d))

    BFDH

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RVTX

45

‘A & B’ means ‘A is the father of B’

‘A # B’ means ‘A is the son of B’

‘A ^ B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’s father’

‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’

‘A % B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’

How is G related to K in the following expression? ‘G ^ H # I @ J & K’

  1. ((a))

    Father’s father 

  2. ((b))

    Son

  3. ((c))

    Father’s brother

  4. ((d))

    Brother’s son

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father’s father 

46

If ‘−’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘+’, ‘÷’ means ‘×’ and ‘+’ means ‘−’ what will be the value of the following expression?

[{(7 + 3) × (3 × 1)} − (1 ÷ 2)] ÷ 2

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

47

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

4N, 5K, 12H, 39E, 160B, ?

  1. ((a))

    292X

  2. ((b))

    805X

  3. ((c))

    805Y

  4. ((d))

    350Z

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

292X

48

Seven members A, B, C, D, E, F and G of a certain department, have a function to attend on a different day of a week, starting from Monday to Sunday of the same week. B has to attend the function on Tuesday. E has to attend the function immediately before A. G has to attend the function on Sunday. Only F has to attend the function between A and C. D has to attend the function on one of the days before B, A or C. Who has to attend the function on Thursday? 

  1. ((a))

    F

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    E

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

F

49

Arun walks 5 m south from his office, turns left and walks 3 m, again turns left and walks 13 m, then turns left and walks 3 m to reach the grocery shop. In which direction and how far is Arun from his office?

  1. ((a))

    10 m, North-East

  2. ((b))

    8 m, North

  3. ((c))

    14 m, North-East

  4. ((d))

    10 m, South-West

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 m, North-East

50

Each of the letters in the word ‘ADMIT’ is arranged in alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter which is second from the left and the one which is second from the right?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

51

In a certain code language, 'ACTIVE' is coded as 'CBSKUG', and 'MEMBER' is coded as 'LGLAGQ'. How will 'LEAGUE' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    KGCFSG

  2. ((b))

    KGCFWG

  3. ((c))

    KGCIWG

  4. ((d))

    KGYFWG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KGCFSG

52

Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.

EXAM : FWBL :: ROOM : QPPL :: TEST : ?

  1. ((a))

    SFRU

  2. ((b))

    UDTS

  3. ((c))

    SFRS

  4. ((d))

    SDRS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SFRU

53

Refer to the given number, symbol series and answer the question that follows.

(Left) 3 * @ 5 % 3 + = 3 3 % 8 7 & 5 $ 7 5 & # * 8 2 @ 5(Right)

How many such symbols are there (from left to right) which are immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a number?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

54

Seven teachers A, B, C, D, E, Y and Z are sitting in a straight row, facing north. Only A sits between E and D. Only B sits between Z and Y. Only C sits to the right of E. A is to the immediate left of E. Z does not sit at any extreme ends of the row. Who sits to the immediate left of B?

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    Y

  3. ((c))

    E

  4. ((d))

    Z

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

55

In a certain code language, 'GLASS' is coded as 'TOAHH', and 'METAL' is coded as 'NVTZO'. How will 'PAPER' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    KZKVI

  2. ((b))

    KZPVI

  3. ((c))

    KYPUR 

  4. ((d))

    KZKVL 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KZKVI

56

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the following equation correct?

4 × 12 ÷ 9 + 7 – 10 = 0

  1. ((a))

    4, 7

  2. ((b))

    9, 10

  3. ((c))

    9, 12

  4. ((d))

    9, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4, 7

57

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

3, 16, 51, 104, ?

  1. ((a))

    207

  2. ((b))

    104

  3. ((c))

    209

  4. ((d))

    105

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

207

58

 Six lions N, O, P, Q, R and S are sitting in a straight row, facing north. Only Q sits to the left of R. N sits second to the left of O. S sits second to the right of P. O sits at an extreme end of the row. Which lion sits to the immediate right of N?

  1. ((a))

    R

  2. ((b))

    O

  3. ((c))

    S

  4. ((d))

    P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R

59

Read the given statement and conclusions carefully. Decide which of the given conclusions is/are true based on the statement.

Statement:

¥ < ∞ = µ ≤ © > Ω = ᴓ > β

Conclusions:

I. Ω > µ

II. ∞ < ᴓ

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II is true

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I is true

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II is true

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II are true

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II is true

60

Select the triad which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two triads given below. Both triads follow the same pattern.

EV – GT – LO

PK – RI – WD

  1. ((a))

    QJ – SH – WE

  2. ((b))

    OL – QJ – VE

  3. ((c))

    BX – EV – JQ

  4. ((d))

    BD – DF – IK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QJ – SH – WE

English Language (20 questions)

61

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

My watch has begun _______ a few minutes every day.

  1. ((a))

    to be lost

  2. ((b))

    lose

  3. ((c))

    losing

  4. ((d))

    lost

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

to be lost

62

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Out and out

  1. ((a))

    Complete

  2. ((b))

    Eventually

  3. ((c))

    Surprising

  4. ((d))

    Easily

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Complete

63

Select the sentence with the correct punctuation and capitalisation.

  1. ((a))

    Her mother scolded her for watching YouTube all the time. 

  2. ((b))

    Her mother scolded her for, watching YouTube all the time.

  3. ((c))

    Her mother scolded her for watching youtube all the time

  4. ((d))

    Her mother, scolded her for watching, YouTube all the time.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Her mother scolded her for watching YouTube all the time. 

64

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Sandal

  2. ((b))

    Equal

  3. ((c))

    Towal

  4. ((d))

    Loyal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sandal

65

 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Apathy

  2. ((b))

    Apology

  3. ((c))

    Apiary

  4. ((d))

    Apostrofe 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Apathy

66

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’

It rained strongly during the weekend.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required 

  2. ((b))

    greatly

  3. ((c))

    heavily

  4. ((d))

    thickly

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No substitution required 

67

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word.

Anticipate

  1. ((a))

    Doubt

  2. ((b))

    Hesitate

  3. ((c))

    Expect

  4. ((d))

    Question 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Doubt

68

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

These days, we _______ for a new house

  1. ((a))

    will look

  2. ((b))

    are looking

  3. ((c))

    look

  4. ((d))

    had looked

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Answer: ((a))

will look

69

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word to fill in the blank.

Deliberately

He _______ broke the rules of the Ashram.

  1. ((a))

    possibly

  2. ((b))

    intentionally

  3. ((c))

    unknowingly

  4. ((d))

    freely

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Answer: ((a))

possibly

70

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. My grandfather was a retired school teacher and an avid reader.

B. Every night, under the dark sky with the twinkling stars, he would tell me many stories.

C. He knew a vast number of Sanskrit texts by heart.

D. These were stories from the history of India, the epics and whatever interesting things he had read that day in the papers and magazines.

  1. ((a))

    ACBD

  2. ((b))

    ADCB

  3. ((c))

    ABCD

  4. ((d))

    ABDC

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Answer: ((a))

ACBD

71

Select the correct punctuation mark to fill in the blanks.

Oh_________ I didn’t realise that.

  1. ((a))

    exclamation mark (!) 

  2. ((b))

    full stop (.)

  3. ((c))

    semicolon (;) 

  4. ((d))

    colon (:)

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Answer: ((a))

exclamation mark (!) 

72

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 required’.

In February this year, Russia summoned war on Ukraine.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    charged

  3. ((c))

    assigned

  4. ((d))

    declared

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Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

73

Select the option that can substitute the underlined word in the given idiom. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution required’.

A person of all trades is a master of none.

  1. ((a))

    Jack

  2. ((b))

    Knave

  3. ((c))

    knight

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required 

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Answer: ((a))

Jack

74

Select the most appropriate article to fill in the blank.

Soon after the visitor left, ______ artist came to his studio.

  1. ((a))

    an

  2. ((b))

    a

  3. ((c))

    No article required

  4. ((d))

    the

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Answer: ((a))

an

75

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

In today’s world, we are always bound _________ time.

  1. ((a))

    by

  2. ((b))

    with

  3. ((c))

    from

  4. ((d))

    thourgh

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Answer: ((a))

by

76

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I ________ your book by Saturday.

  1. ((a))

    am returning

  2. ((b))

    have returned

  3. ((c))

    will return

  4. ((d))

    return

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Answer: ((a))

am returning

77

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.

When Davis reached his aunt’s place, he was ______ tired and weak. His aunt told him to catch ______ sleep.

  1. ((a))

    felt; much

  2. ((b))

    feels; many

  3. ((c))

    feeling; some

  4. ((d))

    feel; any

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Answer: ((a))

felt; much

78

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

Then the doctor took the driver's seat and they moved off along the white, turning road.

  1. ((a))

    crooked 

  2. ((b))

    twisting

  3. ((c))

    winding

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required 

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Answer: ((a))

crooked 

79

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Dr. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, was also ________ great scientist.

  1. ((a))

    No article required

  2. ((b))

    the

  3. ((c))

    an

  4. ((d))

    a

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Answer: ((a))

No article required

80

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. Her style was easy to read and very convincing.

B. Her stories usually dealt with complex psychological problems in the lives of ordinary people and were always very interesting.

C. Triveni was a very popular writer in the Kannada language.

D. She was a wonderful writer.

  1. ((a))

    CDAB

  2. ((b))

    ADBC

  3. ((c))

    BDAC

  4. ((d))

    DACB

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Answer: ((a))

CDAB

General Studies (20 questions)

81

Which district of Arunachal Pradesh is the least populated district of India as per Census 2011?

  1. ((a))

    Dibang Valley

  2. ((b))

    Changlang

  3. ((c))

    Anjaw

  4. ((d))

    Itanagar

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Answer: ((a))

Dibang Valley

82

Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution is called ‘Mini Constitution’ because of the large number of revisions it made to the Constitution of India?

  1. ((a))

    42

  2. ((b))

    61

  3. ((c))

    44

  4. ((d))

    52

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Answer: ((a))

42

83

Which of the following is a thermal power station of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. ((a))

    Sasan Ultra Mega Power Plant

  2. ((b))

    Rihand Thermal Power Station

  3. ((c))

    Talcher Super Thermal Power Station

  4. ((d))

    Tiroda Thermal Power Plant

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Answer: ((a))

Sasan Ultra Mega Power Plant

84

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution deals with:

  1. ((a))

    Right to Vote 

  2. ((b))

    Protection of Life and Personal Liberty

  3. ((c))

    Child Labour

  4. ((d))

    Widow Marriage

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Answer: ((a))

Right to Vote 

85

Which of the following is a right bank tributary of the Indus?

  1. ((a))

    Hunza

  2. ((b))

    Zaskar

  3. ((c))

    Beas 

  4. ((d))

    Jhelum

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Answer: ((a))

Hunza

86

Which of the following Chapters of the Indian Constitution talks about the Constitution of Parliament?

  1. ((a))

    Chapter I

  2. ((b))

    Chapter III

  3. ((c))

    Chapter IV 

  4. ((d))

    Chapter II 

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Answer: ((a))

Chapter I

87

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a/an:

  1. ((a))

    wealth tax

  2. ((b))

    capital gains tax

  3. ((c))

    indirect tax

  4. ((d))

    direct tax

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Answer: ((a))

wealth tax

88

What is the sex ratio of Puducherry as per the 2011 Census?

  1. ((a))

    967

  2. ((b))

    1027

  3. ((c))

    987

  4. ((d))

    1037

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Answer: ((a))

967

89

In which language are the proceedings of the Supreme Court conducted?

  1. ((a))

    English

  2. ((b))

    Regional Language of States

  3. ((c))

    Hindi

  4. ((d))

    Both English and Hindi 

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Answer: ((a))

English

90

 In the Zabti system during the Mughal Empire, the land which had been continuously cultivated was named _________.

  1. ((a))

    Banjar

  2. ((b))

    Parauti 

  3. ((c))

    Polaj

  4. ((d))

    Chachar 

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Answer: ((a))

Banjar

91

What is the literacy rate of Lakshadweep as per the 2011 Census?

  1. ((a))

    95.26%

  2. ((b))

    91.80%

  3. ((c))

    89.84%

  4. ((d))

    85.13%

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Answer: ((a))

95.26%

92

The Vidhan Sabha can ask the President to create or dissolve the Vidhan Parishad if it has majority of _________.

  1. ((a))

    1/2

  2. ((b))

    1/4

  3. ((c))

    1/3

  4. ((d))

    2/3

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Answer: ((a))

1/2

93

Which of the following dynasties could continue to maintain their hold over Kannauj till the end in the Tripartite Struggle?

  1. ((a))

    Pala

  2. ((b))

    Rashtrakuta

  3. ((c))

    Gurjara-Pratihara 

  4. ((d))

    Chola

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Answer: ((a))

Pala

94

In which year was the All India Kisan Sabha, a peasant organisation, founded?

  1. ((a))

    1942

  2. ((b))

    1936

  3. ((c))

    1940

  4. ((d))

    1938

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Answer: ((a))

1942

95

In October 2022, IMF cut India’s Gross Domestic Product Growth projection for 2022- 23 to ________ from the earlier 7.4%. 

  1. ((a))

    8.2%

  2. ((b))

    4.5%

  3. ((c))

    6.8%

  4. ((d))

    3.1%

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Answer: ((a))

8.2%

96

In a production function, which of the following is NOT a factor of production?

  1. ((a))

    Output

  2. ((b))

    Capital

  3. ((c))

    Land

  4. ((d))

    Labour

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Answer: ((a))

Output

97

Article 149 deals with which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    CAG appointment, oath and conditions of service

  2. ((b))

    Duties and Powers of the CAG

  3. ((c))

    The form of accounts of the Union and of the States

  4. ((d))

    Audit Reports

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Answer: ((a))

CAG appointment, oath and conditions of service

98

Who is responsible for regulating the debates and proceedings of the Vidhan Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    Speaker

  2. ((b))

    Chief minister

  3. ((c))

    Deputy speaker 

  4. ((d))

    Governor

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Answer: ((a))

Speaker

99

 Which of the following businesses/banking organisations was established by the Indian Business Community in 1927?

  1. ((a))

    Allahabad Bank 

  2. ((b))

    FICCI

  3. ((c))

    CIBS

  4. ((d))

    Punjab National Bank

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Answer: ((a))

Allahabad Bank 

100

In which year did Jayaprakash Narayan escape from Hazaribagh Prison and joined the Quit India Movement?

  1. ((a))

    1942

  2. ((b))

    1943

  3. ((c))

    1941

  4. ((d))

    1940

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Answer: ((a))

1942

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