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SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) 2023 Previous Year Paper Shift 3

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English Language (25 questions)

1

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. The event, in a cramped space, was totally bizarre in my view.

  1. ((a))

    Usual

  2. ((b))

    Customary

  3. ((c))

    Odd

  4. ((d))

    Normal

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Answer: ((c))

Odd

2

Select the sentence that has the correct use of spellings from the given options.

  1. ((a))

    While the negociation process was complex and at times contentious, the two sides ultimately reached a mutually benificial aggreement.

  2. ((b))

    While the negotiation process was complex and at times contentious, the two sides ultimately reached a mutually beneficial agreement.

  3. ((c))

    While the nagotiation process was complex and at times contencious, the two sides ultimately reached a mutually beneficial agreement.

  4. ((d))

    While the negotiation process was complex and at times contencious, the two sides ultimately reached a mutually beneficial aggreement.

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

While the negotiation process was complex and at times contentious, the two sides ultimately reached a mutually beneficial agreement.

3

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Frugality

  1. ((a))

    Parsimony

  2. ((b))

    Extravagance

  3. ((c))

    Providence

  4. ((d))

    Economy

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Extravagance

4

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Moti has thrown the balls.

  1. ((a))

    The balls were thrown by Moti.

  2. ((b))

    The balls have been thrown by Moti.

  3. ((c))

    The balls were being thrown by Moti.

  4. ((d))

    The balls had been thrown by Moti.

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

The balls have been thrown by Moti.

5

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’. Since the storm knocked in the power, we've been using candles to light our home.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    the storm knocked out the power

  3. ((c))

    the storm knocked over the power

  4. ((d))

    the storm knocked away the power

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Answer: ((b))

the storm knocked out the power

6

Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation. Geetika spoke a lot about her new movie. However, it came to nothing in the theatres.

  1. ((a))

    To give the devil his dues

  2. ((b))

    To get into hot water

  3. ((c))

    To dig the grave

  4. ((d))

    To end in smoke

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Answer: ((d))

To end in smoke

7

Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence. Raima takes her classes very attentively.

  1. ((a))

    In accordance with

  2. ((b))

    By blazing a trail

  3. ((c))

    By losing in a cloud

  4. ((d))

    Be all ears

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Answer: ((d))

Be all ears

8

Select the sentence that has the correct use of spellings from the given options.

  1. ((a))

    Althogh the book was difficult to read, I persisted and eventualy understood the complex ideas.

  2. ((b))

    Although the book was difficult to read, I persisted and eventually understood the complex ideas.

  3. ((c))

    Although the book was difficult to read, I persisted and eventualy understood the complex ideas.

  4. ((d))

    Although the book was difficult to read, I persested and eventually understood the complex ideas.

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Although the book was difficult to read, I persisted and eventually understood the complex ideas.

9

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. The (friendly) dog wagged its tail, while the _____ cat hissed.

  1. ((a))

    loving

  2. ((b))

    welcoming

  3. ((c))

    affectionate

  4. ((d))

    hostile

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Answer: ((d))

hostile

10

Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice. His brother needed some urgent help at that moment.

  1. ((a))

    Some urgent help was needed by his brother at that moment.

  2. ((b))

    Urgent help was needed by his brother at that moment.

  3. ((c))

    Some urgent help is needed by his brother at that moment.

  4. ((d))

    Some urgent help was needed by his brother at this moment.

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Answer: ((a))

Some urgent help was needed by his brother at that moment.

11

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. Could you please tell me which languages you are fluent in?

  1. ((a))

    you may be fluent in speaking

  2. ((b))

    you speak fluently

  3. ((c))

    you fluently speaking

  4. ((d))

    you have been fluent in speaking

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Answer: ((b))

you speak fluently

12

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who lives a secluded or solitary life, often for religious reasons

  1. ((a))

    Extrovert

  2. ((b))

    Chauvinist

  3. ((c))

    Monk

  4. ((d))

    Hypochondriac

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Answer: ((c))

Monk

13

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Acclimatise

  1. ((a))

    Disarrange

  2. ((b))

    Prioritise

  3. ((c))

    Placate

  4. ((d))

    Decriminalise

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Answer: ((a))

Disarrange

14

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. A) have to deal with B) about the terrible traffic C) on his way to work D) Nishit begins thinking E) he will surely

  1. ((a))

    A, D, B, C, E

  2. ((b))

    C, D, B, A, E

  3. ((c))

    D, B, E, A, C

  4. ((d))

    E, B, A, D, C

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

D, B, E, A, C

15

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. When I reached the market place, the coconuts was already sold.

  1. ((a))

    are already sold

  2. ((b))

    have already sell

  3. ((c))

    is already sold

  4. ((d))

    were already sold

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Answer: ((d))

were already sold

16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence. Gandhi’s approach, while effective in mobilising large segments of Indian society, was criticised by some for being passive and overly accommodating.

  1. ((a))

    Reconciling

  2. ((b))

    Strenuous

  3. ((c))

    Disobliging

  4. ((d))

    Gratifying

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Answer: ((c))

Disobliging

17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Tranquil

  1. ((a))

    Anxious

  2. ((b))

    Dilemma

  3. ((c))

    Fierce

  4. ((d))

    Peaceful

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Peaceful

18

Select the grammatically correct version of the following sentence. The young pirate is more cleverer than the captain of the ship.

  1. ((a))

    The young pirate is cleverer to the captain of the ship.

  2. ((b))

    The young pirate is cleverer than the captain of the ship.

  3. ((c))

    The young pirate is most clever than the captain of the ship.

  4. ((d))

    The younger pirate is cleverer than the captain of the ship.

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Answer: ((b))

The young pirate is cleverer than the captain of the ship.

19

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. In course by time, / he was wise enough to realise / the mistakes of his past life.

  1. ((a))

    In course by time,

  2. ((b))

    he was wise enough to realise

  3. ((c))

    the mistakes of his past life.

  4. ((d))

    No error

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Answer: ((a))

In course by time,

20

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

  1. ((a))

    Currency

  2. ((b))

    Minting

  3. ((c))

    Numismatics

  4. ((d))

    Barter

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Answer: ((c))

Numismatics

21

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

Daniel talks to people about the right to life. He says, “We have the right to live in freedom and in safety!” but the people do not (1)_______ and they say that the War is a big deal and it is not up to us nor up to the government. The government knows what to do and only the government can decide (2)______ is best. And if the government says that there must be war, then it must be so. Daniel does not accept this and asks if there is a better solution. As all wars end with agreements, can’t we do the agreements without the fighting? Can’t the government solve this (3)? Isn’t that the reason we have a government in the first place? He decides to (4) to people in his government. He decides to write them and let them know what he thinks. He knows one opinion does not matter much, but he also knows that if everyone in his own country and on the other side would do this, there will (5)_____ be no more wars.

SubQuestion No : 21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  1. ((a))

    grant

  2. ((b))

    agree

  3. ((c))

    consent

  4. ((d))

    announce

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Answer: ((b))

agree

22

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

Daniel talks to people about the right to life. He says, “We have the right to live in freedom and in safety!” but the people do not (1)_______ and they say that the War is a big deal and it is not up to us nor up to the government. The government knows what to do and only the government can decide (2)______ is best. And if the government says that there must be war, then it must be so. Daniel does not accept this and asks if there is a better solution. As all wars end with agreements, can’t we do the agreements without the fighting? Can’t the government solve this (3)? Isn’t that the reason we have a government in the first place? He decides to (4) to people in his government. He decides to write them and let them know what he thinks. He knows one opinion does not matter much, but he also knows that if everyone in his own country and on the other side would do this, there will (5)_____ be no more wars.

SubQuestion No : 22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

  1. ((a))

    what

  2. ((b))

    when

  3. ((c))

    where

  4. ((d))

    how

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

what

23

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

Daniel talks to people about the right to life. He says, “We have the right to live in freedom and in safety!” but the people do not (1)_______ and they say that the War is a big deal and it is not up to us nor up to the government. The government knows what to do and only the government can decide (2)______ is best. And if the government says that there must be war, then it must be so. Daniel does not accept this and asks if there is a better solution. As all wars end with agreements, can’t we do the agreements without the fighting? Can’t the government solve this (3)? Isn’t that the reason we have a government in the first place? He decides to (4) to people in his government. He decides to write them and let them know what he thinks. He knows one opinion does not matter much, but he also knows that if everyone in his own country and on the other side would do this, there will (5)_____ be no more wars.

SubQuestion No : 23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

  1. ((a))

    peacefully

  2. ((b))

    disruptively

  3. ((c))

    compulsorily

  4. ((d))

    excitingly

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Answer: ((a))

peacefully

24

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

Daniel talks to people about the right to life. He says, “We have the right to live in freedom and in safety!” but the people do not (1)_______ and they say that the War is a big deal and it is not up to us nor up to the government. The government knows what to do and only the government can decide (2)______ is best. And if the government says that there must be war, then it must be so. Daniel does not accept this and asks if there is a better solution. As all wars end with agreements, can’t we do the agreements without the fighting? Can’t the government solve this (3)? Isn’t that the reason we have a government in the first place? He decides to (4) to people in his government. He decides to write them and let them know what he thinks. He knows one opinion does not matter much, but he also knows that if everyone in his own country and on the other side would do this, there will (5)_____ be no more wars.

SubQuestion No : 24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

  1. ((a))

    speak

  2. ((b))

    chat

  3. ((c))

    declare

  4. ((d))

    blabber

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

speak

25

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

Daniel talks to people about the right to life. He says, “We have the right to live in freedom and in safety!” but the people do not (1)_______ and they say that the War is a big deal and it is not up to us nor up to the government. The government knows what to do and only the government can decide (2)______ is best. And if the government says that there must be war, then it must be so. Daniel does not accept this and asks if there is a better solution. As all wars end with agreements, can’t we do the agreements without the fighting? Can’t the government solve this (3)? Isn’t that the reason we have a government in the first place? He decides to (4) to people in his government. He decides to write them and let them know what he thinks. He knows one opinion does not matter much, but he also knows that if everyone in his own country and on the other side would do this, there will (5)_____ be no more wars.

SubQuestion No : 25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  1. ((a))

    doubtlessly

  2. ((b))

    wabbly

  3. ((c))

    absurdly

  4. ((d))

    probably

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

probably

General Intelligence (25 questions)

26

Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series based on the English alphabetical order. VZN, HDI, QHD, ZLY, ?

  1. ((a))

    IOT

  2. ((b))

    JPT

  3. ((c))

    IPT

  4. ((d))

    JOT

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

IPT

27

Select the word-pair that does NOT represent a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Rapidly : Swiftly

  1. ((a))

    Obtain : Procure

  2. ((b))

    Distress : Trouble

  3. ((c))

    True : Correct

  4. ((d))

    Idle : Active

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Idle : Active

28

In a certain code language, 'PYRE' is coded as '5108' and 'YELP' is coded as '8601'. What is the code for 'R' in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

5

29

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 333, 337, 345, ?, 393

  1. ((a))

    361

  2. ((b))

    349

  3. ((c))

    378

  4. ((d))

    382

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

361

30

Which of the following interchanges in two mathematical operators will balance the equation given below? 14 - 96 × 24 + 16 ÷ 4 = 74

  1. ((a))
    • and ÷
  2. ((b))
    • and -
  3. ((c))

    ÷ and ×

  4. ((d))
    • and ×
Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

÷ and ×

31

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion/s logically and definitely follow/s from the given statements. Statements: Some Bagels are Eggs. Some Bagels are Cheese. Some Cheese are Smiles. Conclusions: (I) Some Cheese are Eggs. (II) Some Bagels are Smiles.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) do not follow.

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Both conclusions (I) and (II) do not follow.

32

T is the mother of S's father. U is the wife of S. V is the only son of W who is married to T. X is the daughter of U. Y is the brother of X and married to Z. How is S related to Z?

  1. ((a))

    Husband's mother

  2. ((b))

    Husband's father

  3. ((c))

    Wife's mother

  4. ((d))

    Wife's brother

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Husband's father

33

Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of '?' will logically complete the series.

question figure
  1. ((a))
  2. ((b))
  3. ((c))
  4. ((d))
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
34

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown. M/////////////N

question figure
  1. ((a))
  2. ((b))
  3. ((c))
  4. ((d))
Show Answer
Answer: ((c))
35

FJMN is related to LPST in a certain way based on a certain relationship between the given letters in the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ADEL is related to GJKR. Which of the following options is DMJN related to following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    LPTQ

  2. ((b))

    JSPT

  3. ((c))

    TJMK

  4. ((d))

    SJJP

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

JSPT

36

12 is related to 50 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 19 is related to 78. To which of the following is 13 related to, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    59

  3. ((c))

    54

  4. ((d))

    44

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

54

37

SXYU is related to TYZV in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, GLMI is related to HMNJ. To which of the following is QVWS related to, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    RVUT

  2. ((b))

    RVXT

  3. ((c))

    RWXT

  4. ((d))

    RVWT

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

RWXT

38

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

  1. ((a))

    TVD

  2. ((b))

    FHP

  3. ((c))

    LNV

  4. ((d))

    KMV

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

KMV

39

Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series based on the English alphabetical order. BPY, ENB, ?, KJH, NHK

  1. ((a))

    GLF

  2. ((b))

    HLE

  3. ((c))

    GMF

  4. ((d))

    HMD

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

HLE

40

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, ?

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    21

  4. ((d))

    22

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

20

41

Three of the following number pairs are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd number pair.

(NOTE: The second number in the given number pairs is formed by performing a certain operation on the first number. The same operation is followed in all the number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair.)

  1. ((a))

    55 : 10

  2. ((b))

    80 : 13

  3. ((c))

    20 : 3

  4. ((d))

    95 : 18

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

80 : 13

42

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below. M Unp36d N

question figure
  1. ((a))

    q 9 ε d n ∩

  2. ((b))

    b ∂ ε q n U

  3. ((c))

    b 9 ε p n U

  4. ((d))

    d ∂ ε q u U

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

b ∂ ε q n U

43

In a certain code language, ‘CHAP’ is coded as ‘9756’ and ‘PACE’ is coded as ‘5963’. What is the code for ‘H’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

7

44

If 5 May 1911 is Friday, then what will be the day of the week on 11 September 1919?

  1. ((a))

    Sunday

  2. ((b))

    Monday

  3. ((c))

    Friday

  4. ((d))

    Thursday

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Thursday

45

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

question figure
  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

8

46

If 'A' stands for '÷', 'B' stands for '×', 'C' stands for '+' and 'D' stands for '-', what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

13 C 27 A 3 B 8 D 12 = ?

  1. ((a))

    71

  2. ((b))

    64

  3. ((c))

    73

  4. ((d))

    69

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

73

47

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion/s logically follow/s from the given statements.

Statements: All magnets are poles. All poles are telescopes. Some telescopes are computers.

Conclusion (I): All telescopes are magnets. Conclusion (II): Some poles are computers.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) are true.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (I) is true.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (II) is true.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) is true.

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) is true.

48

If it will be Monday day after tomorrow, then what was the day of the week 50 days ago from today?

  1. ((a))

    Friday

  2. ((b))

    Thursday

  3. ((c))

    Saturday

  4. ((d))

    Sunday

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Friday

49

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/ subtracting /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.)

56 - 26 - 60 and 19 - 8 - 22

  1. ((a))

    60 - 18 - 21

  2. ((b))

    35 - 16 - 18

  3. ((c))

    86 - 36 - 100

  4. ((d))

    22 - 5 - 23

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

86 - 36 - 100

50

What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘-’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?

9 ÷ 576 × 24 + 109 - 7 = ?

  1. ((a))

    114

  2. ((b))

    214

  3. ((c))

    318

  4. ((d))

    218

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

114

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

A bottle is filled with liquid of which 4 parts are water and 5 parts are fruit extract. How much of the mixture must be drawn off and replaced with water so that the mixture may be half water and half fruit extract?

  1. ((a))

    1/10

  2. ((b))

    9/10

  3. ((c))

    4/9

  4. ((d))

    5/9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1/10

52

The bar graph represents the number of challan in 9 states of India. The percentage of without license challan in Delhi is how much more than those in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh together?

  1. ((a))

    120%

  2. ((b))

    300%

  3. ((c))

    140%

  4. ((d))

    250%

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

140%

53

Study the given pie chart and answer the question that follows. The pie chart represents the percentage of magazine users in five different cities of India. Total number of users = 2,50,000 What is the central angle made by Bhopal city in the pie chart?

  1. ((a))

    128°

  2. ((b))

    126°

  3. ((c))

    122°

  4. ((d))

    124°

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

126°

54

The fourth proportional of 1.4, 8.4 and 4.2 is:

  1. ((a))

    2.8

  2. ((b))

    0.7

  3. ((c))

    25.2

  4. ((d))

    6.4

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

25.2

55

sin² 35° + sin² 55° = ________.

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2 sin 35°

  4. ((d))

    2 sin 55°

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

1

56

In a 1 km race, P completes the race in 120 seconds and Q in 125 seconds. The distance by which P beats Q is:

  1. ((a))

    40 metres

  2. ((b))

    80 metres

  3. ((c))

    20 metres

  4. ((d))

    60 metres

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40 metres

57

Two circles of radii 15 and 18 cm touch each other externally. What is the length (in cm) of the direct common tangent to the two circles?

  1. ((a))

    18√6

  2. ((b))

    12√15

  3. ((c))

    30√6

  4. ((d))

    6√30

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

6√30

58

The given expression is equal to:

(1 + tan² A) / (cosec² A . tan A)

  1. ((a))

    sec² A

  2. ((b))

    sec A

  3. ((c))

    tan A

  4. ((d))

    tan² A

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

tan A

59

The marked price of the cupboard is ₹15,750, which is 50% above its cost price. It is sold at a discount of 40%. What is the profit/loss percentage?

  1. ((a))

    Profit, 10%

  2. ((b))

    Loss, 10%

  3. ((c))

    Loss, 20%

  4. ((d))

    Profit, 20%

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Answer: ((b))

Loss, 10%

60

If a² + 1/a² = 7/3, then what is the value of (a³ - 1/a³)?

  1. ((a))

    5 / (3√3)

  2. ((b))

    10 / (3√3)

  3. ((c))

    7 / (3√3)

  4. ((d))

    8 / (3√3)

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Answer: ((b))

10 / (3√3)

61

How much chicory, costing ₹100/kg, should be added to 40 kg of coffee costing ₹45/kg so that the mixture will be worth ₹60/kg?

  1. ((a))

    12.5 kg

  2. ((b))

    5 kg

  3. ((c))

    17.5 kg

  4. ((d))

    15 kg

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Answer: ((d))

15 kg

62

In a triangle PQR, QR is produced to S. If ∠PRS = (9x - 15)°, ∠RPQ = (2x)°, and ∠PQR = (4x + 15)°, what is the value of x?

  1. ((a))

    55

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    75

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Answer: ((c))

10

63

If a + b = 10 and a² + b² = 58, find the value of ab.

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    21

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Answer: ((d))

21

64

What price should a tradesman mark on an article which costs him ₹153 to gain 20% after allowing a discount of 15%?

  1. ((a))

    ₹416

  2. ((b))

    ₹116

  3. ((c))

    ₹216

  4. ((d))

    ₹316

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Answer: ((c))

₹216

65

The cost of 3 cups and 5 plates is ₹1,080 and the cost of 2 cups and 4 plates is ₹840. Find the ratio of the cost of a cup to the cost of a plate.

  1. ((a))

    1 : 3

  2. ((b))

    2 : 3

  3. ((c))

    1 : 1

  4. ((d))

    1 : 2

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Answer: ((a))

1 : 3

66

Two circles touch each other externally, having a radius of 12 cm and 8 cm, respectively. Find the length of their common tangent AB with point A on bigger circle and B on the smaller circle.

  1. ((a))

    8√6 cm

  2. ((b))

    8√3 cm

  3. ((c))

    12√3 cm

  4. ((d))

    12√6 cm

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Answer: ((a))

8√6 cm

67

cos⁴ A - sin⁴ A is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    2 cos² A + 1

  2. ((b))

    1 - 2 sin² A

  3. ((c))

    2 sin² A - 1

  4. ((d))

    -(2 sin² A + 1)

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Answer: ((b))

1 - 2 sin² A

68

What is the compound interest on ₹62,500 for 2 years at 8% per annum compounded yearly?

  1. ((a))

    ₹10,500

  2. ((b))

    ₹10,300

  3. ((c))

    ₹10,400

  4. ((d))

    ₹10,600

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Answer: ((c))

₹10,400

69

If in ∆PQR and ∆DEF, ∠P = 52°, ∠Q = 74°, ∠R = 54°, ∠D = 54°, ∠E = 74° and ∠F = 52°, then which of the following is correct?

  1. ((a))

    ∆PQR ~ ∆FED

  2. ((b))

    ∆RQP ~ ∆FED

  3. ((c))

    ∆PRQ ~ ∆FED

  4. ((d))

    ∆PQR ~ ∆DEF

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Answer: ((a))

∆PQR ~ ∆FED

70

Find the fourth proportion for 15, 55 and 81.

  1. ((a))

    231

  2. ((b))

    297

  3. ((c))

    335

  4. ((d))

    313

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Answer: ((b))

297

71

The length, breadth, and height of a room are 7 m, 5 m and 3 m, respectively. Find the cost of whitewashing the walls of the room and the ceiling at the rate of ₹16 per m².

  1. ((a))

    ₹1,712

  2. ((b))

    ₹1,742

  3. ((c))

    ₹1,698

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,684

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Answer: ((a))

₹1,712

72

If the simple interest on a certain sum of money is ₹11,220 at the rate of 16½% per annum for 8 years and 3 months, then what is the principal amount (in ₹, rounded off to the nearest rupee)?

  1. ((a))

    4,228

  2. ((b))

    6,822

  3. ((c))

    8,422

  4. ((d))

    8,242

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Answer: ((d))

8,242

73

A tailor buys lining clothes from a wholesale merchant and cheats him by using a measurement tape which is 5 cm longer than the normal tape. The tailor offers the customers at cost price while stitching different garments and uses measurement tape which is 5 cm shorter than the normal tape. The gain per cent is:

  1. ((a))

    15%

  2. ((b))

    10 10/25 %

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    10 10/19 %

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Answer: ((d))

10 10/19 %

74

Study the given table and answer the question that follows.

The table shows the percentage of female employees in various departments of a company.

DepartmentPercentage of Female Employees
Production55
R & D60
Purchase40
Accounts10
Administration50
Total41.51

If accounts department has 198, R & D has 100 male employees, then the total number of female employees in these two departments will be

  1. ((a))

    144

  2. ((b))

    185

  3. ((c))

    168

  4. ((d))

    172

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Answer: ((d))

172

75

If (y + 1/y) = 8, find the value of (y² + 1/y²).

  1. ((a))

    64

  2. ((b))

    66

  3. ((c))

    62

  4. ((d))

    60

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Answer: ((c))

62

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

Which of the following diseases is a potential contender for worldwide eradication?

  1. ((a))

    Polio

  2. ((b))

    Tuberculosis

  3. ((c))

    Measles

  4. ((d))

    Malaria

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Answer: ((a))

Polio

77

How many Gold medals India won in the Olympics between 1928 and 1980?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((d))

8

78

Due to which of the following reasons can money be differentiated from other physical assets that can perform the function of store of value?

  1. ((a))

    Money has common acceptability.

  2. ((b))

    Money possesses liquidity.

  3. ((c))

    Money is neutral.

  4. ((d))

    Money is easy to store.

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Answer: ((d))

Money is easy to store.

79

English as the official language of India for higher education was incorporated in the resolution formulation by

  1. ((a))

    Lord Hastings

  2. ((b))

    Lord Wellesley

  3. ((c))

    Lord Macaulay

  4. ((d))

    Lord Dalhousie

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Answer: ((c))

Lord Macaulay

80

Who was the author of the book ‘Vrihat Katha Kosha’?

  1. ((a))

    Laxmidhar

  2. ((b))

    Jayanaka

  3. ((c))

    Harisena

  4. ((d))

    Rajashekhar

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Answer: ((c))

Harisena

81

Which of these is NOT the reason why ‘final’ goods are called so?

  1. ((a))

    They are meant for final use.

  2. ((b))

    They are the last to be consumed.

  3. ((c))

    They will not pass through any more stages of production.

  4. ((d))

    They are not processed or transformed further.

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Answer: ((b))

They are the last to be consumed.

82

Which city in India is known as the ‘Detroit of India’ due to its automobile industry?

  1. ((a))

    Chennai

  2. ((b))

    Mumbai

  3. ((c))

    Bengaluru

  4. ((d))

    Pune

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Answer: ((a))

Chennai

83

In which year did RBI introduce the regulatory framework for microfinance loans?

  1. ((a))

    2021

  2. ((b))

    2022

  3. ((c))

    2020

  4. ((d))

    2019

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Answer: ((b))

2022

84

Who among the following won the bronze medal at the World Under-20 Wrestling championship 2022, which was held at Sofia, Bulgaria?

  1. ((a))

    Atul Malhotra

  2. ((b))

    Vikas Khedkar

  3. ((c))

    Rohit Dahiya

  4. ((d))

    Bajrang Punia

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Answer: ((c))

Rohit Dahiya

85

The provision for the post of Vice-President in the Indian Constitution was taken from _______.

  1. ((a))

    France

  2. ((b))

    United States of America

  3. ((c))

    Ireland

  4. ((d))

    Japan

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Answer: ((b))

United States of America

86

Which of the following Indian pairs won the gold medal in Badminton in Commonwealth Games -2022 held in August 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Chirag Shetty and Lakshya Sen

  2. ((b))

    Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Lakshya Sen

  3. ((c))

    Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

  4. ((d))

    Srikanth Kidambi and Lakshya Sen

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Answer: ((c))

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

87

According to the Köppen classification, which letter code represents a tropical climate with a dry winter season found in large parts of peninsular India south of the Tropic of Cancer?

  1. ((a))

    BWk

  2. ((b))

    Aw

  3. ((c))

    CWh

  4. ((d))

    Dw

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Answer: ((b))

Aw

88

In 2022, Chief Minister MK Stalin introduced the ‘Pudhumai Penn’ (Modern women) programme, under which all female students enrolled in government schools from classes 6 through 12 will receive _________ each month to pursue higher education.

  1. ((a))

    ₹2,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹2,500

  3. ((c))

    ₹1,500

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,000

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Answer: ((d))

₹1,000

89

Which of the following is a traditional dance form of Sri Lanka?

  1. ((a))

    Bihu

  2. ((b))

    Kathak

  3. ((c))

    Kandyan dance

  4. ((d))

    Bharatanatyam

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Answer: ((c))

Kandyan dance

90

Who among the following personalities is known as the ‘Queen of Carnatic Music’?

  1. ((a))

    MS Subbulakshmi

  2. ((b))

    Vijaya Rajendran

  3. ((c))

    Kavita Krishnamoorti

  4. ((d))

    Lata Mangeshkar

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Answer: ((a))

MS Subbulakshmi

91

Which of the following statements best describes the characteristics of a crystalline solid?

  1. ((a))

    Easily experiences geometric deformation

  2. ((b))

    There is no precise melting point

  3. ((c))

    Has an uneven 3-dimensional layouts

  4. ((d))

    Changes abruptly from solid to liquid when heated

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Answer: ((d))

Changes abruptly from solid to liquid when heated

92

Which of the following correctly represents the number of atoms in one mole of CH₃OH?

  1. ((a))

    6.0 × 10²³

  2. ((b))

    3.6 × 10²⁴

  3. ((c))

    3.0 × 10²⁵

  4. ((d))

    3

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Answer: ((b))

3.6 × 10²⁴

93

Rann Utsav is celebrated in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Goa

  2. ((b))

    Punjab

  3. ((c))

    Gujarat

  4. ((d))

    Haryana

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Answer: ((c))

Gujarat

94

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic questions every society needs to answer?

  1. ((a))

    How should the goods be distributed?

  2. ((b))

    How should the goods be produced?

  3. ((c))

    What goods and services to produce?

  4. ((d))

    How should the goods be exchanged?

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Answer: ((d))

How should the goods be exchanged?

95

Which of the following is a feature of fundamental duties mentioned in the Indian Constitution ?

  1. ((a))

    Some of them available to legal expertise.

  2. ((b))

    Reasonable restrictions can be imposed.

  3. ((c))

    Some of them are available to foreigners.

  4. ((d))

    The Constitution does not provide for their direct enforcement.

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Answer: ((d))

The Constitution does not provide for their direct enforcement.

96

Identify the true statement among the following.

  1. ((a))

    Income Tax is an Indirect Tax

  2. ((b))

    Goods and Services Tax is a direct tax

  3. ((c))

    Fees and Fines collected is a non-tax receipt

  4. ((d))

    Borrowings from the public is a revenue receipt

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Answer: ((c))

Fees and Fines collected is a non-tax receipt

97

The One Dance UK Lifetime Achievement Award 2021 in South Asian Dance was given to:

  1. ((a))

    Smita Vadnerkar

  2. ((b))

    Maggie Morris

  3. ((c))

    Alysha Kassam

  4. ((d))

    Kamara Gray

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Answer: ((a))

Smita Vadnerkar

98

Which of the following is a folk dance from the state of Gujarat?

  1. ((a))

    Tippani

  2. ((b))

    Phag

  3. ((c))

    Dhimsa

  4. ((d))

    Dhamal

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Answer: ((a))

Tippani

99

The Jog Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in India is the cataract of which river?

  1. ((a))

    Narmada

  2. ((b))

    Tungabhadra

  3. ((c))

    Sharavati

  4. ((d))

    Cauvery

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Answer: ((c))

Sharavati

100

Narayan Guru, a social reformer from Ezhava caste and who propagated an anti-caste movement, was born in which of the following states of India?

  1. ((a))

    Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

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Answer: ((b))

Kerala

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