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SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) 2021 Previous Year Paper Shift 2

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English Language (25 questions)

1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Chip off the old block

  1. ((a))

    Someone who resembles their parent

  2. ((b))

    Someone who makes the right decision

  3. ((c))

    Someone who tries to escape from their parents

  4. ((d))

    Someone who spoils other's enjoyment

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Someone who resembles their parent

2

Select the denotation of the highlighted word 'fragile'.

The fragile economy needs some thrust from supporting partners.

  1. ((a))

    Robust

  2. ((b))

    Strong

  3. ((c))

    Frail

  4. ((d))

    Trail

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Frail

3

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

As the Director I had to bite the bullet in order to restore normalcy.

  1. ((a))

    Ensure equality

  2. ((b))

    To force people to do the right thing

  3. ((c))

    Force oneself to do something unpleasant

  4. ((d))

    To encourage the needy

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Force oneself to do something unpleasant

4

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

He ran most happily to receive his father.

  1. ((a))

    happily

  2. ((b))

    happier

  3. ((c))

    happy

  4. ((d))

    more happily

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

happily

5

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The rumours usually _________ like wild fire.

  1. ((a))

    spreading

  2. ((b))

    spread

  3. ((c))

    are spreading

  4. ((d))

    spreads

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

spread

6

Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.

There was a feeling of __________ in his eyes.

  1. ((a))

    vengense

  2. ((b))

    vengeance

  3. ((c))

    vengaence

  4. ((d))

    vengence

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

vengeance

7

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He always ________ a tantrum about something or the other.

  1. ((a))

    through

  2. ((b))

    threw

  3. ((c))

    tough

  4. ((d))

    true

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

threw

8

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. Intelligent and strikingly attractive, Tess is indisputably the central character of the novel that bears her name. B. But she is also more than a distinctive individual: Hardy makes her into somewhat of a mythic heroine. C. Her name, formally Theresa, recalls St. Teresa of Avila, another martyr whose vision of a higher reality cost her, her life. D. Tess’s story, thus, is a story representing a deeper and larger experience than that of a single individual.

  1. ((a))

    ACDB

  2. ((b))

    BACD

  3. ((c))

    DCBA

  4. ((d))

    ABCD

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

ABCD

9

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

In 1024, a king named Mahmood _________ (robbed) a city called Anhilwad.

  1. ((a))

    conquered

  2. ((b))

    plundered

  3. ((c))

    annexed

  4. ((d))

    attacked

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

plundered

10

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

The mob / is believing / every word / the leader says.

  1. ((a))

    the leader says

  2. ((b))

    The mob

  3. ((c))

    every word

  4. ((d))

    is believing

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

is believing

11

In the following questions, a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with the correct idiom or phrase.

The new music system is too expensive for us to buy

  1. ((a))

    Cut to the chase

  2. ((b))

    Hit the books

  3. ((c))

    Costs an arm and a leg

  4. ((d))

    At sea

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Costs an arm and a leg

12

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

Parker has been bitten by a rare species of spiders.

  1. ((a))

    A rare species of spiders had bitten Parker.

  2. ((b))

    A rare species of spiders is biting Parker.

  3. ((c))

    A rare species of spiders has bitten Parker.

  4. ((d))

    A rare species of spiders bit Parker.

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

A rare species of spiders has bitten Parker.

13

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

Investing on real estate / can earn you quick profit / but it comes with / a certain amount of risk attached to it.

  1. ((a))

    Investing on real estate

  2. ((b))

    a certain amount of risk attached to it

  3. ((c))

    but it comes with

  4. ((d))

    can earn you quick profit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Investing on real estate

14

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The minor project put forward by the government is now moving around into its third year.

  1. ((a))

    is now moving into

  2. ((b))

    is now moving along into

  3. ((c))

    is now moving at

  4. ((d))

    are now moving into

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

is now moving into

15

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Management

  2. ((b))

    Enthusiasm

  3. ((c))

    Bibblography

  4. ((d))

    Intelligence

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Bibblography

16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.

The negligent attitude of the cops was criticised.

  1. ((a))

    sloppy

  2. ((b))

    persistent

  3. ((c))

    attentive

  4. ((d))

    bored

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

attentive

17

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’. Rahul shall write the exam at this time next week.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    shall be writing

  3. ((c))

    will have been written

  4. ((d))

    would be writing

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

shall be writing

18

Select the sentence which has no spelling error.

  1. ((a))

    Mala asked students to aggreggate examples of many chemicals.

  2. ((b))

    Final results will be declared on the basis of agregate marks.

  3. ((c))

    Chromosomes are aggregatte and closely linked in a cell.

  4. ((d))

    My son’s aggregate marks were very poor in the previous year.

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

My son’s aggregate marks were very poor in the previous year.

19

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Resolute

  1. ((a))

    Bulky

  2. ((b))

    Agreeable

  3. ((c))

    Victorious

  4. ((d))

    Strong

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Strong

20

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

An omission of duty

  1. ((a))

    Surrender

  2. ((b))

    Delinquency

  3. ((c))

    Deliberation

  4. ((d))

    Delineation

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Delinquency

21

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

The next Faerie Market was held (1)_________ schedule (2)_________ the other side of the wall. The two boys were not allowed to go to the market, but they wanted to. This was a source of great (3)__________ to the boys. The younger of the two had a kitten. She grew slowly but was the sweetest cat in the world, until, one evening, she began to (4)_________ around the house impatiently. The cat was off in the dark and the boy never saw the cat again. He was (5)_________ for a while.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  1. ((a))

    on

  2. ((b))

    by

  3. ((c))

    at

  4. ((d))

    upon

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

on

22

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

The next Faerie Market was held (1)_________ schedule (2)_________ the other side of the wall. The two boys were not allowed to go to the market, but they wanted to. This was a source of great (3)__________ to the boys. The younger of the two had a kitten. She grew slowly but was the sweetest cat in the world, until, one evening, she began to (4)_________ around the house impatiently. The cat was off in the dark and the boy never saw the cat again. He was (5)_________ for a while.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

  1. ((a))

    at

  2. ((b))

    on

  3. ((c))

    upon

  4. ((d))

    in

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

on

23

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

The next Faerie Market was held (1)_________ schedule (2)_________ the other side of the wall. The two boys were not allowed to go to the market, but they wanted to. This was a source of great (3)__________ to the boys. The younger of the two had a kitten. She grew slowly but was the sweetest cat in the world, until, one evening, she began to (4)_________ around the house impatiently. The cat was off in the dark and the boy never saw the cat again. He was (5)_________ for a while.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

  1. ((a))

    abhorrence

  2. ((b))

    irritation

  3. ((c))

    ebullience

  4. ((d))

    hatred

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

irritation

24

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

The next Faerie Market was held (1)_________ schedule (2)_________ the other side of the wall. The two boys were not allowed to go to the market, but they wanted to. This was a source of great (3)__________ to the boys. The younger of the two had a kitten. She grew slowly but was the sweetest cat in the world, until, one evening, she began to (4)_________ around the house impatiently. The cat was off in the dark and the boy never saw the cat again. He was (5)_________ for a while.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

  1. ((a))

    sleep

  2. ((b))

    march

  3. ((c))

    prowl

  4. ((d))

    trot

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

prowl

25

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

The next Faerie Market was held (1)_________ schedule (2)_________ the other side of the wall. The two boys were not allowed to go to the market, but they wanted to. This was a source of great (3)__________ to the boys. The younger of the two had a kitten. She grew slowly but was the sweetest cat in the world, until, one evening, she began to (4)_________ around the house impatiently. The cat was off in the dark and the boy never saw the cat again. He was (5)_________ for a while.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  1. ((a))

    petrified

  2. ((b))

    inconsolable

  3. ((c))

    sanguine

  4. ((d))

    blithesome

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

inconsolable

General Intelligence (25 questions)

26

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing ‘1’.

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

6

27

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

First row: 24, 12, 27 Second row: 29, 13, 64 Third row: 32, 24, ?

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the number into its constituent digits. For example, 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

8

28

In a certain code language, 'LETTUCE' is written as 'ECUTTEL' and ‘PEPPERS’ is written as ‘SREPPEP’. How will 'PARSNIP' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    PINSARP

  2. ((b))

    PNISRAP

  3. ((c))

    PINSRAP

  4. ((d))

    PISNRAP

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

PINSRAP

29

A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?

  1. ((a))
  2. ((b))
  3. ((c))
  4. ((d))
Show Answer
Answer: ((b))
30

Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes.

Brothers, Fathers, Painters

  1. ((a))
  2. ((b))
  3. ((c))
  4. ((d))
Show Answer
Answer: ((b))
31

Seven friends S, T, U, V, W, X and Y, each has a different age. W is older than X but younger than V. Only three people are older than V. T is older than U but younger than S. Y is the youngest among all. How many persons are younger than U?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

32

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

EVIDENT : NTIDEEV :: DYNAMIC : ICNAMDY :: FICTION : ?

  1. ((a))

    NOICTIF

  2. ((b))

    ONTCIFI

  3. ((c))

    NOITCIF

  4. ((d))

    ONCTIFI

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

ONCTIFI

33

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

1024, 1032, 1059, 1123, ?

  1. ((a))

    1248

  2. ((b))

    1252

  3. ((c))

    1254

  4. ((d))

    1250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1248

34

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation.

25 * 5 * 10 * 2 * 8 * 17

  1. ((a))

    ÷, +, ×, –, =

  2. ((b))

    –, +, ÷, ×, =

  3. ((c))

    ×, ÷, –, +, =

  4. ((d))

    ÷, ×, –, +, =

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷, +, ×, –, =

35

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are colored Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Black, White. Select the color that will be on the face opposite to the one colored Blue.

  1. ((a))

    Yellow

  2. ((b))

    Black

  3. ((c))

    Red

  4. ((d))

    Green

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Yellow

36

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?

OLJB, ?, IVDL, FAAQ, CFXV

  1. ((a))

    LQGG

  2. ((b))

    ROFJ

  3. ((c))

    SRGK

  4. ((d))

    LRFK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

LQGG

37

Pointing to a man, Radhika said, "His son's sister is the sister of my son's sister." How is that person related to Radhika ?

  1. ((a))

    Father

  2. ((b))

    Husband

  3. ((c))

    Father-in-law

  4. ((d))

    Brother

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Husband

38

Priyansh, who is the only son of Rajat, says to Prakash, "Your mother, Veena is the elder sister of my father who is the only son of Krishna." How is Rajat related to Prakash?

  1. ((a))

    Maternal uncle

  2. ((b))

    Cousin

  3. ((c))

    Father

  4. ((d))

    Paternal uncle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maternal uncle

39

The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair

  1. ((a))

    169 : 11

  2. ((b))

    25 : 5

  3. ((c))

    36 : 4

  4. ((d))

    9 : 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

25 : 5

40

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

16, 32, 29, ?, 111, 666

  1. ((a))

    132

  2. ((b))

    128

  3. ((c))

    120

  4. ((d))

    116

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

116

41

Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.

M h3ay75 N

  1. ((a))

    ∂ ᒥ γ ɒ ε μ

  2. ((b))

    ဌ ᒥ γ ɒ ε μ

  3. ((c))

    ∂ ⏋ γ ɒ ε μ

  4. ((d))

    ဌ ᒥ γ ɒ ε μ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

∂ ᒥ γ ɒ ε μ

42

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

6 : 24 :: 9 : 54 :: 12 : ?

  1. ((a))

    88

  2. ((b))

    98

  3. ((c))

    96

  4. ((d))

    86

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

96

43

Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.

M e8t2r5 N

  1. ((a))
  2. ((b))
  3. ((c))
  4. ((d))
Show Answer
Answer: ((d))
44

If P denotes ‘×’, Q denotes ‘÷’, R denotes ‘+’ and S denotes ‘−’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?

(128 Q 8) R (5 P 7) S 23 R (18 P 2) = ?

  1. ((a))

    60

  2. ((b))

    64

  3. ((c))

    74

  4. ((d))

    70

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

64

45

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation.

48 * 12 * 625 * 25 * 21

  1. ((a))

    =, ×, –, +

  2. ((b))

    =, ×, ×, ×

  3. ((c))

    ÷, +, =, +

  4. ((d))

    ÷, =, ÷, –

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

÷, =, ÷, –

46

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

5, 9, 21, 43, 91, 185, ?

  1. ((a))

    366

  2. ((b))

    367

  3. ((c))

    377

  4. ((d))

    376

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

377

47

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    32

  3. ((c))

    28

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

32

48

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?

TSXA, XBLT, ?, FTNF, JCBY

  1. ((a))

    LUWQ

  2. ((b))

    CJSM

  3. ((c))

    FKEW

  4. ((d))

    BKZM

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

BKZM

49

The second number in the given number-pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number-pairs EXCEPT one. Find that odd number-pair.

  1. ((a))

    1 ∶ 2

  2. ((b))

    3 ∶ 5

  3. ((c))

    7 ∶ 25

  4. ((d))

    5 ∶ 13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 ∶ 2

50

In a certain code language, ‘BRIGHT’ is written as ‘IYTRGS’ and ‘LOCATE’ is written as ‘LOZXVG’. How will ‘COSTLY’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    XLGHBO

  2. ((b))

    LXHGOB

  3. ((c))

    XLHGBO

  4. ((d))

    LXGHBO

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

LXGHBO

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

The average of five numbers, given in a particular order, is 32. The average of the first three numbers is 28, while that of the last three numbers is 34. What is the average of the first two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    29

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

29

52

Select the correct identity from the following options.

  1. ((a))

    1 + sec² A = tan² A

  2. ((b))

    1 + cos² A = sin² A

  3. ((c))

    1 + tan² A = sec² A

  4. ((d))

    1 + sin² A = cos² A

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

1 + tan² A = sec² A

53

Simplify 11.5 − [5 + 0.5 × (9 − 3 × 2)]

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

5

54

Find the principal amount if the interest compounded annually at the rate of 10% for two years is ₹ 4,200.

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 20,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 16,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 17,500

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 24,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 20,000

55

Which of the following numbers is NOT divisible by 75?

  1. ((a))

    117975

  2. ((b))

    275475

  3. ((c))

    163750

  4. ((d))

    666600

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

163750

56

Tim is thrice as good a workman as Joya and together they finish a piece of work in 75 days. In how many days will Tim alone finish the work?

  1. ((a))

    1/100 days

  2. ((b))

    100 days

  3. ((c))

    50 days

  4. ((d))

    25 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

100 days

57

While selling an item, a businessman allows a 40% discount on the marked price and incurs a loss of 30%. If the item is sold at the marked price, profit will be _______.

  1. ((a))

    10%

  2. ((b))

    16⅓%

  3. ((c))

    16%

  4. ((d))

    16⅔%

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

16⅔%

58

If P(x) = (x³ - 8)(x + 1) and Q(x) = (x³ + 1)(x - 2) the LCM of P(x) and Q(x) is:

  1. ((a))

    (x + 1)(x - 2)(x² + 2x + 4) (x² - x + 1)

  2. ((b))

    (x + 1)² (x - 2)² (x² + 2x + 4) (x² + 4x + 1)

  3. ((c))

    (x - 2)(x + 1)

  4. ((d))

    (x² + 2x + 4)(x² + 4x + 1)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(x + 1)(x - 2)(x² + 2x + 4) (x² - x + 1)

59

ABCD is a square of side 21 cm. A circle is inscribed in the square, which touches the sides of the square at P, Q, R and S as shown below in the figure. What is the area (in cm 2 ) of the non-shaded region? [Figure is not drawn to scale.] (Take π = )

  1. ((a))

    88.4

  2. ((b))

    84.6

  3. ((c))

    90.7

  4. ((d))

    94.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

94.5

60

The area of two similar triangles XYZ and ABC are 361 cm² and 225 cm², respectively. If the longest side of the larger ∆XYZ be 38 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of the longest side of the smaller ∆ABC?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    35

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

30

61

The difference between the CI and the SI on a sum of money lent for 2 years at 20% interest per annum is ₹ 80. The sum is

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 2,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 1,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 1,200

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 1,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 2,000

62

The price of a book is first increased by 8% and later decreased by 8%. What is the percentage change in the price of the book?

  1. ((a))

    increase by 0.064%

  2. ((b))

    decrease by 0.64%

  3. ((c))

    increase by 0.64%

  4. ((d))

    No change

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

decrease by 0.64%

63

A book with a marked price of ₹ 600 is available at a discount of 18%. What is the discount given?

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 72

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 180

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 110

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 108

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

₹ 108

64

The price of a pen is first increased by 15% and later on the price was decreased by 20% due to reduction in sales. Find the net percentage change in the final price of a pen.

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    -16%

  3. ((c))

    8%

  4. ((d))

    -8%

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

-8%

65

Simplify the following expression. (0.14 × 0.14) - (2 × 0.14 × 5.14) + (5.14 × 5.14)

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    5.18

  4. ((d))

    16

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Answer: ((a))

25

66

An athlete crosses a distance of 3600 m in 12 minutes. What is his speed (in km/h)?

  1. ((a))

    17

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    16

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Answer: ((b))

18

67

The base of a hemispherical bowl has a circumference of 132 cm. Find the capacity of the bowl. (use π = 22/7)

  1. ((a))

    19708 cm³

  2. ((b))

    16540 cm³

  3. ((c))

    19404 cm³

  4. ((d))

    18240 cm³

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Answer: ((c))

19404 cm³

68

Which of the following ratios is the smallest? 3 ∶ 4, 1 ∶ 2 , 2 ∶ 5, 1 ∶ 3

  1. ((a))

    1 ∶ 2

  2. ((b))

    2 ∶ 5

  3. ((c))

    3 ∶ 4

  4. ((d))

    1 ∶ 3

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Answer: ((d))

1 ∶ 3

69

Solve ((6.9)³ + (2.7)³ + (5.8)³ − 3 × 6.9 × 2.7 × 5.8) / ((6.9)² + (2.7)² + (5.8)² − (6.9)(2.7) − (2.7)(5.8) − (5.8)(6.9))

  1. ((a))

    15.4

  2. ((b))

    15.1

  3. ((c))

    15.3

  4. ((d))

    15.2

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Answer: ((a))

15.4

70

Study the given table and answer the question that follow. The following table gives the month- wise number of different types of scooters produced by a company during the first six months of 1992.

Type of scootersJANUARYFEBRUARYMARCHAPRILMAYJUNE
X252518402015
Y252750453020
Z252715253020
T25262503035
TOTAL10010510811011090

In which month did the company produce the lowest aggregate number of scooters of all the four types taken together?

  1. ((a))

    June

  2. ((b))

    March

  3. ((c))

    February

  4. ((d))

    January

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Answer: ((a))

June

71

A shopkeeper sells rice at cost price but uses a faulty weighing machine and thus gains a profit of 25%. Find how many grams rice he is giving in 1 kg ?

  1. ((a))

    800 gm

  2. ((b))

    900 gm

  3. ((c))

    750 gm

  4. ((d))

    700 gm

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Answer: ((a))

800 gm

72

Study the given graph carefully and answer the question that follows.

The graph shows the marks scored by five students in the subjects Math, English and Physics.

What is the difference between the total marks obtained by B and the total marks obtained by A?

  1. ((a))

    95 marks

  2. ((b))

    85 marks

  3. ((c))

    90 marks

  4. ((d))

    80 marks

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Answer: ((c))

90 marks

73

Calculate the area of the shaded region in the following diagram.

  1. ((a))

    48 cm2

  2. ((b))

    45 cm2

  3. ((c))

    42 cm2

  4. ((d))

    50 cm2

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Answer: ((b))

45 cm2

74

The average salary per head of all the workers in a workshop is ₹ 8,850. If the average salary per head of 9 technicians is ₹ 10,000, and the average salary per head of the rest is ₹ 7,780, find the total number of workers in the workshop.(Consider integral part only)

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    22

  4. ((d))

    18

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Answer: ((d))

18

75

Study the given table and answer the question that follows. Given that the total number of students is 100.

Subject80 and above60 and above40 and above20 and above0 and above
A9318192100
B4206781100
C7267487100

The percentage of the number of students getting at least 40% marks in A over those getting at least 20% marks in C, is approximately _______.

  1. ((a))

    93%

  2. ((b))

    83%

  3. ((c))

    89%

  4. ((d))

    90%

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Answer: ((a))

93%

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

In the early 1900s, which German climatologist divided the world's climate into different categories based on temperature, amount of rainfall and the time of year when rainfall occurs?

  1. ((a))

    Wladimir Koppen

  2. ((b))

    Michael Wille

  3. ((c))

    Rudolf Geiger

  4. ((d))

    Alfred Wegener

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Answer: ((a))

Wladimir Koppen

77

Ustad Allah Rakha was famous for playing the ___________.

  1. ((a))

    sarod

  2. ((b))

    bansuri

  3. ((c))

    tabla

  4. ((d))

    sitar

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Answer: ((c))

tabla

78

Who among the following, after winning the Russian Grand Prix 2021, became the first F1 driver to win 100 races?

  1. ((a))

    Carlos Sainz

  2. ((b))

    George Russell

  3. ((c))

    Lewis Hamilton

  4. ((d))

    Valtteri Bottas

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Answer: ((c))

Lewis Hamilton

79

Pt Bhimsen Joshi is associated with which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Hindustani music vocalist

  2. ((b))

    Carnatic music vocalist

  3. ((c))

    Sarod

  4. ((d))

    Sitar

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Answer: ((a))

Hindustani music vocalist

80

Which is the toxin-causing bacterium that spoils cream, cheese and milk and makes them taste bitter, sour or bitter?

  1. ((a))

    Streptococcus thermophilus

  2. ((b))

    Lactobacillus plantarum

  3. ((c))

    Bifidobacterium

  4. ((d))

    Bacillus cereus

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Answer: ((d))

Bacillus cereus

81

Which north bank tributary of the Ganges River comprises of two streams, namely Kaligandak and Trishulganga?

  1. ((a))

    Kosi River

  2. ((b))

    Gandak River

  3. ((c))

    Mahananda River

  4. ((d))

    Ghagra River

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Answer: ((b))

Gandak River

82

Guru MK Saroja has been conferred with the Padma Shri for the relentless pursuit of which of the following dances?

  1. ((a))

    Odissi

  2. ((b))

    Kuchipudi

  3. ((c))

    Mohiniyattam

  4. ((d))

    Bharatanatyam

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Answer: ((d))

Bharatanatyam

83

‘The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian’ is the autobiography of ________.

  1. ((a))

    UV Swaminathan Iyer

  2. ((b))

    Inder Kumar Gujral

  3. ((c))

    Nirad C. Chaudhuri

  4. ((d))

    Anna Chandy

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Answer: ((c))

Nirad C. Chaudhuri

84

V Satyanarayana Sarma, an exponent of the Kuchipudi dance form was conferred which of the following awards by the Government of India?

  1. ((a))

    Padma Bhushan

  2. ((b))

    Padma Vibhushan

  3. ((c))

    Padma Shri

  4. ((d))

    Kala Shastri Award

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Answer: ((c))

Padma Shri

85

What is a biotechnological process accomplished by yeast, some type of bacteria, or some other microorganism to convert sugar into ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide?

  1. ((a))

    Pasteurisation

  2. ((b))

    Lactic acid fermentation

  3. ((c))

    Alcoholic fermentation

  4. ((d))

    Glycolysis

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Answer: ((c))

Alcoholic fermentation

86

Which of the following name was used for the Indian subcontinent by ancient travellers like Megasthenes, FaHien, Huen Tsang, Al Beruni, Ibn Batuta etc. for the active contribution of Indian traders?

  1. ((a))

    Swaran Bhoomi

  2. ((b))

    Swaran Bet

  3. ((c))

    Swaran Jaga

  4. ((d))

    Swaran Desh

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Answer: ((a))

Swaran Bhoomi

87

The ‘Kalidas Samman’ is awarded by the government of which of the following Indian states?

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Madhya Pradesh

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Answer: ((d))

Madhya Pradesh

88

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was known for which discovery in late 17th century?

  1. ((a))

    Observation of bacteria and protozoa

  2. ((b))

    Discovery of nucleus in the cell

  3. ((c))

    Discovery of the properties of a stem cell

  4. ((d))

    Discovery of the role of ATP as the source of energy for cells

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Answer: ((a))

Observation of bacteria and protozoa

89

In February 2022, Government of India approved a new scheme "New India Literacy Programme" for the period FYs ___________to cover all the aspects of Adult Education to align with National Education Policy 2020 and Budget Announcements 2021-22.

  1. ((a))

    2024-2029

  2. ((b))

    2023-2028

  3. ((c))

    2022-2027

  4. ((d))

    2025-2030

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Answer: ((c))

2022-2027

90

Who among the following Indian music composers and singers, who is popular by nickname ‘the Mozart of Madras’, was placed in The Time’s list of the world’s most influential people in 2009?

  1. ((a))

    Shankar Mahadevan

  2. ((b))

    RD Burman

  3. ((c))

    MS Viswanathan

  4. ((d))

    AR Rahman

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Answer: ((d))

AR Rahman

91

The ‘Room on the roof’ a novel about an orphaned English boy living with his guardian is written by whom among the following authors?

  1. ((a))

    Khushwant Singh

  2. ((b))

    Arundhati Roy

  3. ((c))

    Ruskin Bond

  4. ((d))

    Manohar Malgaonkar

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Answer: ((c))

Ruskin Bond

92

Which of the following Indian cities will host the International Olympic Committee session in 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Hyderabad

  2. ((b))

    Mumbai

  3. ((c))

    Bengaluru

  4. ((d))

    Delhi

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Answer: ((b))

Mumbai

93

The historical fiction novel ‘The King Within’ is authored by:

  1. ((a))

    Kiran Nagarkar

  2. ((b))

    Nandini Sengupta

  3. ((c))

    Krishna Sobti

  4. ((d))

    Indu Sundaresan

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Answer: ((b))

Nandini Sengupta

94

Who among the following was appointed as the head coach of the Indian cricket team in November 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Rahul Dravid

  2. ((b))

    Sachin Tendulkar

  3. ((c))

    Ravi Shastri

  4. ((d))

    Saurav Ganguly

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rahul Dravid

95

Identify the word that means vertical columns of Periodic Table.

  1. ((a))

    Periods

  2. ((b))

    Valence electrons

  3. ((c))

    Groups

  4. ((d))

    Orbitals

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Answer: ((c))

Groups

96

Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma was an exponent of which Indian classical dance form?

  1. ((a))

    Bharatanatyam

  2. ((b))

    Kathak

  3. ((c))

    Odissi

  4. ((d))

    Kuchipudi

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Kuchipudi

97

Where is the JRD Tata Sports Complex located?

  1. ((a))

    Jamshedpur

  2. ((b))

    Ranchi

  3. ((c))

    Visakhapatnam

  4. ((d))

    Rourkela

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Answer: ((a))

Jamshedpur

98

A judge of the High Court retires at the age of ________.

  1. ((a))

    60

  2. ((b))

    56

  3. ((c))

    65

  4. ((d))

    62

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Answer: ((d))

62

99

The Regional Rural Banks Act was passed in __________.

  1. ((a))

    1976

  2. ((b))

    1956

  3. ((c))

    1986

  4. ((d))

    1966

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Answer: ((a))

1976

100

Dr. Purushottam Dadheech, who was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2020, is associated with which of the following dance forms?

  1. ((a))

    Mohiniyattam

  2. ((b))

    Kathak

  3. ((c))

    Kuchipudi

  4. ((d))

    Odissi

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Answer: ((b))

Kathak

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