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SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) 2024 Previous Year Paper Shift 1

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English Language (25 questions)

1

The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Passengers started behaving / violent when / they were asked / to leave the bus station.

  1. ((a))

    to leave the bus station.

  2. ((b))

    Passengers started behaving

  3. ((c))

    violent when

  4. ((d))

    they were asked

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Answer: ((c))

violent when

2

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The couple / preferred to walk / until the last house / of the town.

  1. ((a))

    The couple

  2. ((b))

    preferred to walk

  3. ((c))

    of the town

  4. ((d))

    until the last house

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Answer: ((d))

until the last house

3

Select the sentence in the future tense.

  1. ((a))

    I will be twenty five next Sunday.

  2. ((b))

    I have been twenty five next Sunday.

  3. ((c))

    I should be twenty five next Sunday.

  4. ((d))

    I could be twenty five next Sunday.

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Answer: ((a))

I will be twenty five next Sunday.

4

The underlined phrase in the given sentence has been used incorrectly. Select the option that can correctly replace the underlined segment. I am down with her complaints.

  1. ((a))

    passed out with

  2. ((b))

    fed up with

  3. ((c))

    held down with

  4. ((d))

    looked down with

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Answer: ((b))

fed up with

5

Directions (Qs. 5 to 9): In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. As Paul was (1)________ his supper, Aunt Jenny (2)________ him questions that were full of deceit and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (3)________ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, “Did you now not want to swim, Paul?” Paul felt an uncomfortable (4). He (5) Aunt Jenny's face; however, it informed him of nothing. So, he said, “No, ma’am.” Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

  1. ((a))

    eating

  2. ((b))

    churning

  3. ((c))

    feeding

  4. ((d))

    grazing

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Answer: ((a))

eating

6

Directions (Qs. 5 to 9): In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. As Paul was (1)________ his supper, Aunt Jenny (2)________ him questions that were full of deceit and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (3)________ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, “Did you now not want to swim, Paul?” Paul felt an uncomfortable (4). He (5) Aunt Jenny's face; however, it informed him of nothing. So, he said, “No, ma’am.” Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

  1. ((a))

    demanded

  2. ((b))

    allowed

  3. ((c))

    submitted

  4. ((d))

    asked

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Answer: ((d))

asked

7

Directions (Qs. 5 to 9): In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. As Paul was (1)________ his supper, Aunt Jenny (2)________ him questions that were full of deceit and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (3)________ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, “Did you now not want to swim, Paul?” Paul felt an uncomfortable (4). He (5) Aunt Jenny's face; however, it informed him of nothing. So, he said, “No, ma’am.” Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

  1. ((a))

    technique

  2. ((b))

    purpose

  3. ((c))

    talent

  4. ((d))

    weakness

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Answer: ((c))

talent

8

Directions (Qs. 5 to 9): In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. As Paul was (1)________ his supper, Aunt Jenny (2)________ him questions that were full of deceit and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (3)________ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, “Did you now not want to swim, Paul?” Paul felt an uncomfortable (4). He (5) Aunt Jenny's face; however, it informed him of nothing. So, he said, “No, ma’am.” Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

  1. ((a))

    drop

  2. ((b))

    suspicion

  3. ((c))

    view

  4. ((d))

    guess

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Answer: ((b))

suspicion

9

Directions (Qs. 5 to 9): In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. As Paul was (1)________ his supper, Aunt Jenny (2)________ him questions that were full of deceit and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (3)________ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, “Did you now not want to swim, Paul?” Paul felt an uncomfortable (4). He (5) Aunt Jenny's face; however, it informed him of nothing. So, he said, “No, ma’am.” Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

  1. ((a))

    chased

  2. ((b))

    ruffled

  3. ((c))

    searched

  4. ((d))

    pursued

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Answer: ((c))

searched

10

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. This is best book for children to read.

  1. ((a))

    This is the best book

  2. ((b))

    This is good book

  3. ((c))

    This is very good book

  4. ((d))

    This is very best book

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Answer: ((a))

This is the best book

11

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. The realtors of the new venture sold plots like hot cakes.

  1. ((a))

    Sold innovatively

  2. ((b))

    Sold quickly and in large numbers

  3. ((c))

    Sold illegally

  4. ((d))

    Sold with great difficulty

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Answer: ((b))

Sold quickly and in large numbers

12

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Black and white

  1. ((a))

    In dispute

  2. ((b))

    A false invention

  3. ((c))

    In writing

  4. ((d))

    Doubtful

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Answer: ((c))

In writing

13

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Glory

  1. ((a))

    Shame

  2. ((b))

    Honour

  3. ((c))

    Delight

  4. ((d))

    Gluttony

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Answer: ((a))

Shame

14

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The skunk had a conspicuous spinal stripe.

  1. ((a))

    obscure

  2. ((b))

    charming

  3. ((c))

    noticeable

  4. ((d))

    faint

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Answer: ((c))

noticeable

15

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Would you please support me for once in your life?

  1. ((a))

    establish

  2. ((b))

    refute

  3. ((c))

    document

  4. ((d))

    disclaim

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Answer: ((b))

refute

16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word . Trivial

  1. ((a))

    Vain

  2. ((b))

    Essential

  3. ((c))

    Liable

  4. ((d))

    Lavish

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Answer: ((b))

Essential

17

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Encraoch

  2. ((b))

    Delegate

  3. ((c))

    Illusion

  4. ((d))

    Obtain

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Answer: ((a))

Encraoch

18

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Rahul had strong pain in his stomach.

  1. ((a))

    severe

  2. ((b))

    high

  3. ((c))

    deep

  4. ((d))

    strict

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Answer: ((a))

severe

19

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. How can you be so joyless on hearing the news?

  1. ((a))

    Beaming

  2. ((b))

    Rapt

  3. ((c))

    Blissful

  4. ((d))

    Dubious

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Answer: ((c))

Blissful

20

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. In both countries, we have leaders of___________ ability.

  1. ((a))

    powerful

  2. ((b))

    almighty

  3. ((c))

    compelling

  4. ((d))

    exceptional

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

exceptional

21

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a spelling error. I begged him / to reconcider / the decision but / he refused to yield.

  1. ((a))

    the decision but

  2. ((b))

    I begged him

  3. ((c))

    he refused to yield.

  4. ((d))

    to reconcider

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Answer: ((d))

to reconcider

22

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. It is a general belief that the female ostrich guard the nest at night.

  1. ((a))

    guarded the nest at night

  2. ((b))

    guards the nest at night

  3. ((c))

    does guard the nest in night

  4. ((d))

    is guarding the nest at night

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

guards the nest at night

23

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Yesterday, I ate only a ___________ of apples for my dinner.

  1. ((a))

    pair

  2. ((b))

    pier

  3. ((c))

    pare

  4. ((d))

    pear

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

pair

24

Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The documentary explored the historical and cultural significance of the ___________ (antique) ruins in the region.

  1. ((a))

    obsolete

  2. ((b))

    contemporary

  3. ((c))

    modern

  4. ((d))

    ancient

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Answer: ((d))

ancient

25

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’. The little boy cried with pain when he burnt his fingers.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    when he burns his fingers

  3. ((c))

    while he burn his fingers

  4. ((d))

    as he burning his fingers

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Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

General Intelligence (25 questions)

26

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 their constituent digits. For example, 13 – operations on 13 such as adding, deleting, multiplying, etc., can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (10, 5, 20) (14, 7, 28)

  1. ((a))

    (48, 24, 58)

  2. ((b))

    (33, 11, 44)

  3. ((c))

    (22, 11, 44)

  4. ((d))

    (54, 18, 72)

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

(22, 11, 44)

27

Identify the figure given in the options that, when put in place of the question mark (?), will logically complete the series.

  1. ((a))
  2. ((b))
  3. ((c))
  4. ((d))
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Answer: ((c))
28

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

  1. ((a))

    c9v6n2

  2. ((b))

    c9v6n2

  3. ((c))

    c9v6n2

  4. ((d))

    c9v6n2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

c9v6n2

29

Select the combination of letters that, when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series, will logically complete the series. A _ A _ C A B _ B _ A _ _ B C A B A _ C

  1. ((a))

    BBACABB

  2. ((b))

    BBABBCB

  3. ((c))

    BBACBAB

  4. ((d))

    BABACBA

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

BBACBAB

30

LBXF is related to SYCM in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, TGFY is related to AGHF. To which of the following is ZDMK related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    GRNE

  2. ((b))

    GREN

  3. ((c))

    GNER

  4. ((d))

    GNRE

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Answer: ((c))

GNER

31

If ‘U’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘D’ stands for ‘×’, ‘B’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘T’ stands for ‘–’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 13 T 26 U 13 D 24 B 7 = ?

  1. ((a))

    –56

  2. ((b))

    –87

  3. ((c))

    –43

  4. ((d))

    –28

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Answer: ((d))

–28

32

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 129, 128, 124, 115, 99, ?

  1. ((a))

    73

  2. ((b))

    71

  3. ((c))

    74

  4. ((d))

    72

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

74

33

The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word ‘VIRTUAL’ is arranged in English alphabetical order?

  1. ((a))

    None

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    More than three

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Answer: ((b))

One

34

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 74 – 52 + (39 ÷ 13) × 16 + (14 ÷ 2) = 106 (NOTE: Numbers must be interchanged and not the constituent digits, e.g., if 2 and 3 are to be interchanged in the equation 43 × 3 + 4 ÷ 2, then the interchanged equation is 43 × 2 + 4 ÷ 3)

  1. ((a))

    52 and 39

  2. ((b))

    74 and 52

  3. ((c))

    14 and 52

  4. ((d))

    14 and 16

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Answer: ((a))

52 and 39

35

If the year is NOT a leap year, then how are the last day of the year and the first day of the same year related?

  1. ((a))

    First day is Sunday, last day is Friday

  2. ((b))

    First day is Sunday, last day is Saturday

  3. ((c))

    First day is Tuesday, last day is Saturday

  4. ((d))

    They are the same.

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

They are the same.

36

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? FNV LUE ? XIW DPF

  1. ((a))

    GQZ

  2. ((b))

    UWZ

  3. ((c))

    HRY

  4. ((d))

    RBN

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

RBN

37

What would be the letter on the opposite side of 'Y' if the given sheet is folded to form a cube?

  1. ((a))

    Z

  2. ((b))

    V

  3. ((c))

    W

  4. ((d))

    X

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Z

38

Six numbers 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8, are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figure. Which is the number on the face opposite to the face containing 6?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

3

39

96 is related to 16 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 156 is related to 26. To which of the following is 228 related following the same logic? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. For example, 13 – operations on 13 such as adding, deleting, multiplying, etc., can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

  1. ((a))

    42

  2. ((b))

    34

  3. ((c))

    38

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

38

40

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? 40 ? 18 10 4 0

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

28

41

‘A + B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’. ‘A – B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’. ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the father of B’. ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’. In ‘T × X ÷ Y + Z’, how is T related to Z using the same meaning of the mathematical operators as given above?

  1. ((a))

    Father

  2. ((b))

    Daughter

  3. ((c))

    Father-in-law

  4. ((d))

    Brother

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Answer: ((a))

Father

42

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 162 × 9 – 452 + 7 ÷ 9 = ?

  1. ((a))

    707

  2. ((b))

    407

  3. ((c))

    507

  4. ((d))

    607

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

407

43

Select the pair which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two sets of pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern. DFG : IKL MOP : RTU

  1. ((a))

    WYZ : GIJ

  2. ((b))

    FHI : EGH

  3. ((c))

    TVW : YAB

  4. ((d))

    PST : KHG

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

TVW : YAB

44

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some keys are chains. All chains are locks. No lock is a rock. Conclusions: I. No rock is a key. II. At least some keys are locks.

  1. ((a))

    None of the conclusion follow

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

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Answer: ((c))

Only conclusion II follows

45

Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that group? (NOTE: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.)

  1. ((a))

    AJQ

  2. ((b))

    MVC

  3. ((c))

    OXC

  4. ((d))

    ENU

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

OXC

46

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

14

47

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

  1. ((a))

    R T Y Z X C 5 R Y 7

  2. ((b))

    R T Y Z X C 5 7

  3. ((c))

    R T Z Y X C 5 7

  4. ((d))

    R T Y Z X C 5 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

R T Y Z X C 5 7

48

In a certain code language, BEAM is coded as 2349 and MEAN is coded as 4327. What is the code for N in that language?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

7

49

In a certain code language, ‘strong and mighty’ is written as ‘ui yv tk’ and ‘soft yet strong’ is written as ‘hd tk bw’. How is ‘strong’ written in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    hd

  2. ((b))

    bw

  3. ((c))

    ui

  4. ((d))

    tk

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

tk

50

What would be the symbol on the opposite side of '≠' if the given sheet is folded to form a cube?

  1. ((a))

    ¥

  2. ((b))

    ∞

  3. ((c))

    %

  4. ((d))

    µ

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

%

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

If Arun’s salary was decreased by 50% and subsequently increased by 50%, then how much per cent did he lose?

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    40%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    36%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25%

52

Simplify the following expression: 3 + 28 ÷ 35 × 15 + 4 – 3 × 4

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    26

  3. ((c))

    64

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

7

53

A motorcycle covered the first 60 km of its journey at an average speed of 40 km/h. The speed of the motorcycle for covering the rest of the journey, i.e., 90 km, was 45 km/h. During the whole journey, the overall average speed of the motorcycle was:

  1. ((a))

    42 km/h

  2. ((b))

    42 ½ km/h

  3. ((c))

    42 1/7 km/h

  4. ((d))

    42 6/7 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

42 6/7 km/h

54

A shopkeeper decides to raise the marked price of an article by 40%. How much percentage discount should he allow to be able to sell the article at the original marked price?

  1. ((a))

    26 3/7%

  2. ((b))

    24 3/7%

  3. ((c))

    31 2/7%

  4. ((d))

    28 4/7%

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

28 4/7%

55

The largest possible sphere is carved from a cube of side 14 cm. What is its volume in cm³?

  1. ((a))

    1600 1/3

  2. ((b))

    1437 1/3

  3. ((c))

    205 1/3

  4. ((d))

    1707 1/3

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

1437 1/3

56

A and B can do a work in 10 days and 40 days, respectively. How long will it take for them to complete the work together?

  1. ((a))

    12 days

  2. ((b))

    8 days

  3. ((c))

    15 days

  4. ((d))

    20 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

8 days

57

A company has five plants for manufacturing spare parts. Each plant manufactures local quality and export quality. What is the ratio of the production of local quality and export quality units of the highest manufacturing plant?

  1. ((a))

    2 : 11

  2. ((b))

    4 : 1

  3. ((c))

    3 : 1

  4. ((d))

    7 : 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

3 : 1

58

Which of the following is a correct statement?

  1. ((a))

    The sum of the angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is always 180°.

  2. ((b))

    Equal chords are equidistant from the centre of the circle but do not always subtend equal angles at the centre of the circle.

  3. ((c))

    If two circles touch each other, the point of contact lies on the line joining the two centres.

  4. ((d))

    Angles subtended by the arc in the same segment of the circle are in a ratio of 2 : 1.

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

If two circles touch each other, the point of contact lies on the line joining the two centres.

59

Radhika requested the cashier of a bank to get her coins in lieu of her cheque worth ₹1,845. The cashier gave her a packet containing ₹5, ₹10 and ₹20 coins in the ratio of 3 : 5 : 7. What is the total worth of the smallest coin received by her?

  1. ((a))

    ₹125

  2. ((b))

    ₹105

  3. ((c))

    ₹145

  4. ((d))

    ₹135

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

₹135

60

The percentage of students enrolled in different activities in a school is displayed in the pie chart on the left. The total number of students is 5,000. In the pie chart on the right, the total number of girls is 1,550 and their percentage breakup enrolled in these activities.

The number of girls enrolled in craft forms what per cent of the total number of students in the school?

  1. ((a))

    6.82%

  2. ((b))

    5.81%

  3. ((c))

    5.82%

  4. ((d))

    7.11%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.82%

61

In how many years will the simple interest on a sum of money be equal to the principal at the rate of per 2 6/7 % per annum?

  1. ((a))

    35 years

  2. ((b))

    34 years

  3. ((c))

    33 years

  4. ((d))

    37 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35 years

62

Given that the perimeters of two similar triangles, ΔABC and ΔDEF, are 24 cm and 9 cm, respectively, and DE = 3 cm, what is the ratio between the area of ΔABC and that of ΔDEF?

  1. ((a))

    64 : 9

  2. ((b))

    54 : 9

  3. ((c))

    64 : 7

  4. ((d))

    54 : 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

64 : 9

63

A man spent 60% of his salary on household expenses, 20% of his salary on rent and out of the remaining salary, he donated 80% to a trust. If he is left with ₹20,000, then what is his salary?

  1. ((a))

    ₹4,00,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹5,00,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹5,50,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹50,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

₹5,00,000

64

A shopkeeper marks up the price of oil by 40% and uses a faulty machine that measures 15% less. If the shopkeepker gives a discount of 32%, the profit/loss percentage is

  1. ((a))

    15% Loss

  2. ((b))

    25% Profit

  3. ((c))

    18% Loss

  4. ((d))

    12% Profit

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

12% Profit

65

If the equation of line p is x + y = 5 and that of line q is x − y = 3, what are the coordinates of the point common to both the lines?

  1. ((a))

    (2, 1)

  2. ((b))

    (2, 3)

  3. ((c))

    (4, 1)

  4. ((d))

    (1, 4)

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Answer: ((c))

(4, 1)

66

Study the given pie-charts and answer the question that follows. The pie-charts show the data of students progress after graduation.

  1. ((a))

    P.G. + M.Phil.

  2. ((b))

    Entrepreneur + Ph.D.

  3. ((c))

    Entrepreneur + P.G.

  4. ((d))

    P.G. + Ph.D.

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Answer: ((d))

P.G. + Ph.D.

67

What will be the least value of x so that the 5-digit number 627x5 becomes divisible by 9?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    9

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Answer: ((a))

7

68

The ratio of the diameters of two spheres is given as 1 : 4. The larger sphere is melted and 125 identical spheres are made out of the molten material. The smaller sphere is melted and 27 identical spheres are made out of the molten material. If the ratio of the volume of each of the 125 identical spheres to the volume of each of the 27 identical spheres is given as 1 : m, what is the value of m?

  1. ((a))

    1728/125

  2. ((b))

    27/8000

  3. ((c))

    125/1728

  4. ((d))

    64/3375

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Answer: ((c))

125/1728

69

If PQ and PR are the two tangents to a circle with centre O, and ∠QOR = 150°, then ∠QPR is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    60°

  2. ((b))

    30°

  3. ((c))

    90°

  4. ((d))

    45°

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Answer: ((b))

30°

70

A man walking at a speed of 5 km/h covers a certain distance in 3 hours 45 minutes. If he covers the same distance by a cycle in 2 hours 10 minutes, what is the speed of the cycle in km/h?

  1. ((a))

    7 16/26

  2. ((b))

    9 11/26

  3. ((c))

    8 17/26

  4. ((d))

    5 11/26

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Answer: ((c))

8 17/26

71

Two parallel chords on the same side of the centre of a circle are 12 cm and 20 cm long. If the radius of the circle is 5√13 cm. What is the distance between the chords?

  1. ((a))

    3 cm

  2. ((b))

    5 cm

  3. ((c))

    2 cm

  4. ((d))

    4 cm

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Answer: ((c))

2 cm

72

The surface area of a cube is 486 cm². Find the volume.

  1. ((a))

    486 cm³

  2. ((b))

    729 cm³

  3. ((c))

    625 cm³

  4. ((d))

    512 cm³

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Answer: ((b))

729 cm³

73

In a right-angled triangle ABC, where ∠B = 90º and angles A and C are acute. If cosecA = 2√2 , then find the value of sinA.cosC + cosA.sinC

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    2√2

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    √2

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Answer: ((c))

1

74

Mohan gets a 12% increase in his sales in the first year and a 15% increase in the second year, bringing his present sales to ₹1,28,800. What were his sales two years ago?

  1. ((a))

    ₹1,25,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹1,50,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹1,75,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,00,000

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Answer: ((d))

₹1,00,000

75

The given table shows the percentage of marks obtained by five students in different subjects. Study the table and answer the question that follows. (Maximum marks are given beside each subject)

Subjects →Physics 300Maths 300Music 100Hindi 100Botany 200
Students ↓
Ram6080906095
Shyam9070807040
Sohan7090958075
Mohan8060709580
Karn9050858580

What are the marks (in percentage) obtained by Mohan?

  1. ((a))

    77.5%

  2. ((b))

    76.5%

  3. ((c))

    74.5%

  4. ((d))

    75.5%

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Answer: ((c))

74.5%

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

Average function is listed in the drop-down menu of which of the following tools?

  1. ((a))

    Financial function

  2. ((b))

    Auto Sum function

  3. ((c))

    Move function

  4. ((d))

    Insert function

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Answer: ((b))

Auto Sum function

77

Where can you find the emoticons in an instant messaging conversation window?

  1. ((a))

    At the middle of the chat window

  2. ((b))

    Any where in the chat window

  3. ((c))

    At the bottom of the chat window

  4. ((d))

    At the top of the chat window

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Answer: ((c))

At the bottom of the chat window

78

Who has the power to regulate the right of citizenship in India?

  1. ((a))

    Supreme Court

  2. ((b))

    President

  3. ((c))

    Governor

  4. ((d))

    Parliament

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Answer: ((d))

Parliament

79

In which year did India first host the Asian Games?

  1. ((a))

    1948

  2. ((b))

    1951

  3. ((c))

    1950

  4. ((d))

    1949

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Answer: ((b))

1951

80

Who among the following was the author of ‘Brihat Katha Kosh’?

  1. ((a))

    Dandin

  2. ((b))

    Harisena

  3. ((c))

    Kshemendra

  4. ((d))

    Bhavabhuti

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Answer: ((b))

Harisena

81

Langvir Nritya is a folk dance from the state of _________.

  1. ((a))

    Haryana

  2. ((b))

    Gujarat

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Uttarakhand

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Answer: ((d))

Uttarakhand

82

Geoid is the _________ of Earth.

  1. ((a))

    shape

  2. ((b))

    axis

  3. ((c))

    colour

  4. ((d))

    orbit

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Answer: ((a))

shape

83

In the context of DNA, which of the following principles governs the process of transcription?

  1. ((a))

    The transforming principle

  2. ((b))

    The principle of complementarity

  3. ((c))

    Semiconservative nature of DNA

  4. ((d))

    The principle of inheritance

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Answer: ((b))

The principle of complementarity

84

Bhatiali folk music, mostly sung by fishermen, is associated with which state?

  1. ((a))

    West Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

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Answer: ((a))

West Bengal

85

Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?

  1. ((a))

    Rabindranath Tagore

  2. ((b))

    Dayanand Saraswati

  3. ((c))

    Keshub Chandra Sen

  4. ((d))

    Swami Vivekananda

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Answer: ((b))

Dayanand Saraswati

86

Daler Mehndi is primarily a famous singer of pop songs in which Indian language?

  1. ((a))

    English

  2. ((b))

    Punjabi

  3. ((c))

    Hindi

  4. ((d))

    Bengali

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Answer: ((b))

Punjabi

87

The five-year plans for India with their duration are given below. Which of the following is correctly matched? (a) Second five-year plan 1956–57 to 1960–61 (b) Third five-year plan 1961–62 to 1965–66 (c) Fourth five-year plan 1966–67 to 1970–71

  1. ((a))

    Both (a) and (c)

  2. ((b))

    Both (b) and (c)

  3. ((c))

    Only (a)

  4. ((d))

    Both (a) and (b)

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Answer: ((d))

Both (a) and (b)

88

Which of the following states/UTs has the first 100% fully digital literate Panchayat in India?

  1. ((a))

    Delhi

  2. ((b))

    Puducherry

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

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Answer: ((d))

Kerala

89

Former minister of the state and former president of BJP alliance partner IPFT, _________ received the Padma Shri award (posthumously) in 2023.

  1. ((a))

    Prabhat Choudhury

  2. ((b))

    Narendra Chandra Debbarma

  3. ((c))

    Rebati Mohan Das

  4. ((d))

    Pinaki Das Chowdhury

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Answer: ((b))

Narendra Chandra Debbarma

90

Sakewa is a religious festival celebrated by the Kirat Khambu Rai community of _________.

  1. ((a))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Sikkim

  3. ((c))

    Himachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Goa

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Answer: ((b))

Sikkim

91

The growth rate of India's population has been declining since _________.

  1. ((a))

    1971

  2. ((b))

    1991

  3. ((c))

    1951

  4. ((d))

    1981

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Answer: ((d))

1981

92

As of March 2024, who among the following is the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal?

  1. ((a))

    Lokeshwar Singh Panta

  2. ((b))

    Prakash Shrivastava

  3. ((c))

    Ajay Narayan Jha

  4. ((d))

    Swatanter Kumar

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Answer: ((b))

Prakash Shrivastava

93

According to the Census of India 2011, most people had out-migrated from _________to other states in India.

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Rajasthan and Gujarat

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra and Gujarat

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Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

94

National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) is located at _________.

  1. ((a))

    Mizoram

  2. ((b))

    Nagaland

  3. ((c))

    Himachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Arunachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Arunachal Pradesh

95

How many squares are there on a chessboard?

  1. ((a))

    69

  2. ((b))

    67

  3. ((c))

    68

  4. ((d))

    64

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Answer: ((d))

64

96

In which part of the Constitution will you find the six broad categories of Fundamental Rights?

  1. ((a))

    Part II

  2. ((b))

    Part III

  3. ((c))

    Part IV

  4. ((d))

    Part I

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Answer: ((b))

Part III

97

The financial year in India starts from on 1 April and ends on _________.

  1. ((a))

    30 June

  2. ((b))

    31 March

  3. ((c))

    31 July

  4. ((d))

    31 May

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Answer: ((b))

31 March

98

What is the balance of trade of a country?

  1. ((a))

    Ratio of international trade

  2. ((b))

    Number of exports

  3. ((c))

    Difference between imports and exports

  4. ((d))

    Number of imports

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Answer: ((c))

Difference between imports and exports

99

The peninsular plateau of India earlier a part of which continent?

  1. ((a))

    South America

  2. ((b))

    Europe

  3. ((c))

    Africa

  4. ((d))

    North America

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Answer: ((c))

Africa

100

In which year did Johannes Nicolaus Bronsted and Thomas Martin Lowry propose the fundamental concept of acids and bases?

  1. ((a))

    1928

  2. ((b))

    1921

  3. ((c))

    1925

  4. ((d))

    1923

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Answer: ((d))

1923

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