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SSC CPO 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 9 Nov 2022 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

((a))
EIO
((b))
YCl
((c))
PTY
((d))
DHN

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Answer: ((a))

EIO

Three statements are given followed by four conclusions numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically does NOT follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

Some Nights are Lights

No Light is a Van.

All Vans are Whips.

Conclusions:

Some Nights are not Vans.
No Van is a Light.
Some Whips are not Lights.
Some Nights are Whips.

((a))
Only conclusion 4 does not follow.
((b))
Only conclusion 2 does not follow.
((c))
Only conclusion 1 does not follow.
((d))
Only conclusion 3 does not follow.

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion 4 does not follow.

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

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Suman drives 3 km towards north from point A. She takes a right turn and drives 4 km more. Then she takes another right turn and drives 3 km. Finally, she takes one more right turn and drives 6 km to reach point B. How far and towards which direction should she drive in order to reach point A again?

((a))
2 km towards south
((b))
3 km towards north
((c))
3 km towards west
((d))
2 km towards east

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Answer: ((a))

2 km towards south

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks, will complete the letter series.

M_X J_P X_M P_J _ X

((a))
J O J M X M P
((b))
J P M J X M P
((c))
J P M X J M P
((d))
J P X M J M P

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Answer: ((a))

J O J M X M P

If × means +, ÷ means -, + means ×, - means ÷, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the given expression?

182 - 13 × 5 + 16 ÷ 44 = ?

((a))
50
((b))
62
((c))
86
((d))
48

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Answer: ((a))

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

Gold, Silver, Jewellery

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Neha departs from her home and walks 51 m towards the south and then turns left and walks 44 m. Now she turns left again and walks 83 m. How far is she from a pole that is exactly 32 m north from her home now? (Assuming that all turns are 90 degree turns only)

((a))
14 m
((b))
44 m
((c))
7 m
((d))
39 m

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Answer: ((a))

14 m

Seven people, P, Q, R, S, T, U and V, are sitting in a straight row, facing the north. Only two people sit to the right of U. Only two people sit to the left of R. Only two people sit between U and Q. Only three people sit between R and V. T is not an immediate neighbour of U. S sits to the right of U. Who sits to the immediate right of U?

((a))
P
((b))
S
((c))
R
((d))
T

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Answer: ((a))

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

(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)

(23, 308, 15)

(18, 187, 12)

((a))
(14, 104, 9)
((b))
(19, 325, 27)
((c))
(20, 280, 14)
((d))
(16, 122, 7)

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Answer: ((a))

(14, 104, 9)

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

234 * 345 * 456 * 567 * 678 * 12

((a))
-, +, +, -, =
((b))
÷, -, +, -, =
((c))
+, ×, +, -, =
((d))
+, -, +, -, =

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Answer: ((a))

-, +, +, -, =

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.

F U _ U _ E _ U T _ _ E F _ T _ R E _ _ T U _ E

((a))
TRFURUUFUR
((b))
FUFRUUFTRF
((c))
TRFUFRUTUF
((d))
FUFRUTFRRF

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Answer: ((a))

TRFURUUFUR

Select the option that represents the letters that when placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete the letter series.

_HK_PQ_H_O_QJ_K_P_JH_O_Q

((a))
OJKJPHOQPK
((b))
JOKJPHQOKP
((c))
JOJKPHOQKP
((d))
OJJKPHQOKP

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Answer: ((a))

OJKJPHOQPK

If A denotes '+', B denotes '×', C denotes '-', and D denotes '÷', then what will be the value of the following expression?

25 C 21 D 7 B 3 A 4

((a))
20
((b))
21
((c))
24
((d))
43

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Answer: ((a))

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

23, 50, 73, 100, ?

((a))
123
((b))
120
((c))
127
((d))
125

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Answer: ((a))

123

Select the figure that will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following figure series.

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

If M denotes '-', N denotes '÷', O denotes '×', and P denotes '+', then what will come in place of '?' in the following equation?

324 P 35 M 184 M 17 O 3 P 39 = ?

((a))
163
((b))
171
((c))
159
((d))
153

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Answer: ((a))

163

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 6.

((a))
3
((b))
4
((c))
2
((d))
5

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Answer: ((a))

Select the word-pair that best represents 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)

Chickenpox ∶ Virus

((a))
Anthrax ∶ Viruses
((b))
Anthrax ∶ Parasites
((c))
Anthrax ∶ Fungi
((d))
Anthrax ∶ Bacteria

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Answer: ((a))

Anthrax ∶ Viruses

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.)

(17, 12, 612)

(6, 14, 252)

((a))
(3, 6, 108)
((b))
(11, 4, 144)
((c))
(13, 7, 273)
((d))
(2, 3, 12)

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Answer: ((a))

(3, 6, 108)

In a code language, 'WINNER' is written as 'XJOOFS' and 'RALLY' is written as 'SBMMZ'. How will 'CARTOON' be written in that language?

((a))
DBSOPPU
((b))
CAPTOON
((c))
DBSUPPO
((d))
CAPNOOT

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Answer: ((a))

DBSOPPU

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

2 ∶ 9 ∶∶ 9 ∶ ? ∶∶ 6 ∶ 217

((a))
730
((b))
28
((c))
513
((d))
82

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Answer: ((a))

730

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

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

72, 85, 68, 81, ?, 77

((a))
70
((b))
61
((c))
64
((d))
67

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Answer: ((a))

'X $ Y' means 'X is the son of Y'

'X @ Y' means 'X is the husband of Y '

'X * Y' means 'X is the sister of Y'

'X # Y' means 'X is the mother of Y'

If 'P $ Q # V @ B', how is P related to B?

((a))
Mother
((b))
Son
((c))
Father
((d))
Husband's brother

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Answer: ((a))

Mother

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'.

((a))
3
((b))
4
((c))
6
((d))
2

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Answer: ((a))

If 31 December 2003 was a Wednesday, then what was the day of the week on 7 March 2005?

((a))
Tuesday
((b))
Sunday
((c))
Saturday
((d))
Monday

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Answer: ((a))

Tuesday

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

6 ∶ 32 ∶∶ 10 ∶ ? ∶∶ 11 ∶ 117

((a))
99
((b))
110
((c))
88
((d))
96

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Answer: ((a))

Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows with 4 people each in such a way that there is equal distance between adjacent persons. In Row I -1, 2, 3 and 4 are seated and all of them are facing south. In Row II - 6, 7, 8 and 9 are seated and all of them are facing north. 1 and 2 are not seated at the extreme ends and 1 sits to the immediate left of 2. 9 and 7 sit opposite 1 and 2 and 7 sits exactly opposite 1. 7 is not the immediate neighbour of 6. Who sits at the extreme right corner of Row II facing north?

((a))
8
((b))
7
((c))
9
((d))
6

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Answer: ((a))

If A denotes '+', B denotes '×', C denotes '-', and D denotes '÷', then what will be the value of the following expression?

50 A 86 C 40 D 10 B 5 = ?

((a))
124
((b))
150
((c))
116
((d))
134

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Answer: ((a))

124

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series, will complete the series.

SSRS SS_S

((a))
RRRSR
((b))
RSRRS
((c))
SRRSR
((d))
RSSRR

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Answer: ((a))

RRRSR

Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in the English dictionary?

1 Method

2 Methanol

3 Metrics

4 Metro

5 Melody

((a))
5, 2, 1, 3, 4
((b))
5, 3, 1, 2, 4
((c))
5, 2, 1, 4, 3
((d))
5, 1, 2, 4, 3

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Answer: ((a))

5, 2, 1, 3, 4

Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Based on the position in the English alphabetical order, three of the following letter-clusters are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster.

((a))
CEIO
((b))
HJNU
((c))
JLPV
((d))
FHLR

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Answer: ((a))

CEIO

Two statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All coffees and milkshakes are teas.

None of the coffees are milkshakes.

Conclusions:

I. Some coffees are milkshakes.

II. Some teas are coffees

III. Some milkshakes are teas.

((a))
Only conclusions II and III follow
((b))
Only conclusions I and II follow
((c))
Only conclusions I and III follow
((d))
All of the conclusions follow

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusions II and III follow

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

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

In a code language, 'SPACE' is written as '5-91' and 'ROTTEN' is written as '6-70'. How will 'MEAN' be written in that language?

((a))
4-75
((b))
4-74
((c))
4-73
((d))
4-76

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Answer: ((a))

4-75

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

164, 172, 145, ?, 84

((a))
209
((b))
308
((c))
283
((d))
234

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Answer: ((a))

209

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

822, 817, 807, 787, ?

((a))
755
((b))
754
((c))
750
((d))
752

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Answer: ((a))

755

Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

Some laces are shoes.

Some laces are socks.

Conclusions:

I. All socks are shoes.

II. Some socks are laces.

((a))
Only conclusion I follows.
((b))
Both conclusions I and II follow.
((c))
Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
((d))
Only conclusion II follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows.

If × means +, ÷ means ×, - means ÷, and + means -, then what will be the value of the following expression?

32 × 6 + 10 - 4 ÷ 8 = ?

((a))
18
((b))
20
((c))
22
((d))
24

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Answer: ((a))

If A denotes '+', B denotes '×', C denotes '-', and D denotes '÷', then what will come in place of '?' in the following equation?

27 B 5 C 38 A 16 D 4 A 42 C 8 B 4 = ?

((a))
130
((b))
120
((c))
111
((d))
109

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Answer: ((a))

130

A # B means 'A is the mother of B'

A @ B means 'A is the sister of B'

A & B means 'A is the father of B'

A % B means 'A is the wife of B'

If W # Q @ T & Y @ M % K, then how is K related to T?

((a))
Wife's brother
((b))
Son
((c))
Daughter's husband
((d))
Brother

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Answer: ((a))

Wife's brother

In a certain code language, 'CASTLE' is written as 'IFWWNF' and 'DRIVER' is written as 'JWMYGS'. How will 'FEMALE' be written in that language?

((a))
MKPDOF
((b))
KKQEMG
((c))
MJRDNO
((d))
LJQDNF

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Answer: ((a))

MKPDOF

Select the word-pair that best represents 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)

Lend ∶ Borrow

((a))
Happy ∶ Joyous
((b))
Stern ∶ Strict
((c))
Exciting ∶ Boring
((d))
Sharp ∶ Edged

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Answer: ((a))

Happy ∶ Joyous

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.

((a))
4
((b))
5
((c))
3
((d))
2

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Answer: ((a))

In a certain code language, 'ANYWAY' is written as 'YNAYAW' and 'BATTLE' is written as 'TABELT'. How will 'COSTLY' be written in that language?

((a))
SOCYLT
((b))
SCTOLY
((c))
OCTSLY
((d))
YLTSOC

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Answer: ((a))

SOCYLT

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 '3'.

((a))
4
((b))
1
((c))
5
((d))
2

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Answer: ((a))

Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following series were to continue?

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

General Knowledge and General Awareness (50 questions)

In which year was the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights established?

((a))
2014
((b))
2007
((c))
2005
((d))
2010

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Answer: ((a))

2014

Carbon dating means __________.

((a))
a method to determine the density of fissile material
((b))
a method of calculating the remains of sulphur and nitrogen in hard rock
((c))
a method of calculating the age of very old objects by measuring the amounts of different forms of carbon in them
((d))
a method of determination of weight of a very old rock

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Answer: ((a))

a method to determine the density of fissile material

A species of grass named _____ is on the verge of extinction due to its insensitivity towards the environment.

((a))
Helianthus annuus
((b))
Saccharum officinarum
((c))
Hubbardia heptaneuron
((d))
Bellis perennis

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Answer: ((a))

Helianthus annuus

When and where was the maiden Athletics World Cup organised, that was discontinued after its first edition?

((a))
London, 2018
((b))
Seoul, 2019
((c))
Tokyo, 2020
((d))
Beijing, 2018

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Answer: ((a))

London, 2018

Who among the following appoints the Election Commissioners of India?

((a))
Vice President
((b))
Prime Minister
((c))
Attorney General
((d))
President

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Answer: ((a))

Vice President

Which of the following codes signify the Cold Climate with Dry Winters according to Koeppen?

((a))
EF
((b))
Df
((c))
ET
((d))
Dw

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Answer: ((a))

Growth with stability and progressive achievement of self-reliance was the objective of the _____ Five-Year Plan.

((a))
Fifth
((b))
Third
((c))
Fourth
((d))
Second

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Answer: ((a))

Fifth

'I Am No Messiah' is an autobiography of the actor _____.

((a))
Sonu Sood
((b))
Salman Khan
((c))
Sonu Nigam
((d))
Amir Khan

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Answer: ((a))

Sonu Sood

Which is NOT correct about the High Court?

((a))
It can deal with cases within the jurisdiction of the state.
((b))
It can hear appeals from the lower courts.
((c))
It can issue various writs for the protection of the Fundamental Rights.
((d))
It gives advisory opinion to the President of India.

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Answer: ((a))

It can deal with cases within the jurisdiction of the state.

Which of the following pair of Thumri singing - characteristic is correct?

I. Poorab - fairly slow and staid

II. Punjab - more mercurial

((a))
Only I
((b))
Both I and II
((c))
Only II
((d))
Neither I nor II

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Answer: ((a))

Only I

Which of the following is a diverse group of aquatic organisms capable of photosynthesising?

((a))
Yeast
((b))
Protozoa
((c))
Fungi
((d))
Algae

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Answer: ((a))

Yeast

Who among the following is the author of the novel 'Train to Pakistan'?

((a))
RK Narayan
((b))
Khushwant Singh
((c))
Vikram Seth
((d))
Chetan Bhagat

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Answer: ((a))

RK Narayan

Which of the following Fundamental Rights CANNOT be suspended even when 'Emergency' is declared in the country?

((a))
Articles 22 and 23
((b))
Articles 20 and 21
((c))
Articles 19 and 20
((d))
Articles 21 and 22

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Answer: ((a))

Articles 22 and 23

Shijith Nambiar and Parvathy Menon were conferred the 5th Bharat Kala Ratna award for 2020 on 11 December 2021 by Kerala-based Navaneetham Trust for their service to _______.

((a))
Kathak
((b))
Kuchipudi
((c))
Mohiniyattam
((d))
Bharatanatyam

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Answer: ((a))

Kathak

Who among the following Governor Generals enacted the law against the Sati practice in December 1829?

((a))
Lord Canning
((b))
Lord William Bentinck
((c))
Lord Dalhousie
((d))
Lord Warren Hastings

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Answer: ((a))

Lord Canning

Which of the following is correct regarding 'Monsoon'?

((a))
The word monsoon is derived from the Arabic word and it refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction during a year.
((b))
The word monsoon is derived from the Tamil word and it refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction during a year.
((c))
The word monsoon is derived from the Tamil word and it refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction every month.
((d))
The word monsoon is derived from the Arabic word and it refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction every month.

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Answer: ((a))

The word monsoon is derived from the Arabic word and it refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction during a year.

In ecology, ______ is determined by dividing the biomass per unit area by the age of the forest ecosystem.

((a))
biomass density
((b))
biomass size
((c))
biomass energy flow
((d))
biomass productivity

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Answer: ((a))

biomass density

Through which of the following states does the National Waterway-96 pass?

((a))
Assam
((b))
Uttar Pradesh
((c))
Odisha
((d))
Madhya Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Assam

The ratio between the nominal and real GDP is called ______.

((a))
Net national income
((b))
Value added GDP
((c))
Green GDP
((d))
GDP deflator

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Answer: ((a))

Net national income

What is the defined value of kB in the given equation?

kB = PV/TN

((a))
1.38 × 10-23 J K-1
((b))
1.08 × 10-23 J K-1
((c))
1.68 × 10-23 J K-1
((d))
0.38 × 10-23 J K-1

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Answer: ((a))

1.38 × 10-23 J K-1

Who was the captain of the Indian women's cricket team for World Cup-2022?

((a))
Shafali Verma
((b))
Mithali Raj
((c))
Smriti Mandhana
((d))
Harmanpreet Kaur

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Answer: ((a))

Shafali Verma

Which gas is used by chemical leaveners, such as baking powder and baking soda, to lighten and aerate baked goods?

((a))
Nitrogen
((b))
Carbon dioxide
((c))
Helium
((d))
Hydrogen

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Answer: ((a))

Nitrogen

Novelist Damodar Mauzo, who has won the 57^th Jnanpith Award, is a writer in which of the following languages?

((a))
Assamese
((b))
Odia
((c))
Konkani
((d))
Sanskrit

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Answer: ((a))

Assamese

Sudha Chandran is a known actress and an accomplished _____ dancer.

((a))
Kathakali
((b))
Kuchipudi
((c))
Bharatanatyam
((d))
Sattriya

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Answer: ((a))

Kathakali

'Matters of Discretion' is an autobiography of which former Prime Minister of India?

((a))
PV Narasimha Rao
((b))
Inder Kumar Gujral
((c))
Manmohan Singh
((d))
Atal Bihari Vajpayee

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Answer: ((a))

PV Narasimha Rao

The Battle of Buxar was fought between the forces under the command of the British East India Company led by Hector Munro, and the combined armies of ______.

((a))
Mir jafar, Siraj-ud-Daulah and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II
((b))
Mir Qasim, Mughal Emperor Shah Alam-II & Shuja-ud-daulah of Awadh
((c))
Mir Jafar, Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah II, Shuja-ud-Daulah
((d))
Siraj-ud-Daulah, Shuja-ud-Daulah, Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II

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Answer: ((a))

Mir jafar, Siraj-ud-Daulah and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II

All changes in the weather of the earth are caused by the _____.

((a))
altitude
((b))
tides
((c))
sun
((d))
moon

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Answer: ((a))

altitude

The title of the autobiography of Rassundari Devi is _______ .

((a))
Amar Jibon
((b))
Smritichitre∶ The Memoirs of a Spirited Wife
((c))
Aalo Aandhari
((d))
Raseedi Ticket

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Answer: ((a))

Amar Jibon

Which of the following is NOT a part of the All India Services?

((a))
Indian Forest Service
((b))
Indian Engineering Service
((c))
Indian Administrative Service
((d))
Indian Police Service

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Answer: ((a))

Indian Forest Service

Which of the following elements are included in the same group in the periodic table?

((a))
Ne, Ar, Na, Mg
((b))
He, Li, Mg, K
((c))
H, Li, Mg, Ca
((d))
H, Li, Na, K

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Answer: ((a))

Ne, Ar, Na, Mg

GATT was established in 1948 with ______ countries as the global trade organisation to administer all multilateral trade agreements by providing equal opportunities to all countries in the international market for trading purposes.

((a))
29
((b))
23
((c))
35
((d))
28

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Answer: ((a))

The Constitution provides for reservation of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for the:

((a))
Scheduled tribes
((b))
Other backward classes
((c))
Differently abled
((d))
Women

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Answer: ((a))

Scheduled tribes

The rulers of which of the following dynasties built the Khajuraho temples between 950 to 1050 A.D in the central India?

((a))
Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty
((b))
Rashtrakuta Dynasty
((c))
Pala Dynasty
((d))
Chandela Dynasty

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Answer: ((a))

Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty

The Bahamani Sultanate was founded by which of the following leaders?

((a))
Mahmud Gavan
((b))
Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah
((c))
Muhammmad Shah
((d))
Mohammad bin Tughlaq

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Answer: ((a))

Mahmud Gavan

Which of the following countries hosted the inaugural FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup?

((a))
1965, Poland
((b))
1977, Japan
((c))
1969, East Germany
((d))
1981, Japan

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Answer: ((a))

1965, Poland

With reference to the Land Revenue System of Mughal Empire, the term '_____' was the amount assessed.

((a))
Banjar
((b))
Polaj
((c))
Hasil
((d))
Jama

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Answer: ((a))

Banjar

Which of the following identity is correct regarding GNP?

((a))
GNP = GDP + Factor income earned by the domestic factors of production employed in the rest of the world + Factor income earned by the factors of production of the rest of the world employed in the domestic economy
((b))
GNP = GDP - Factor income earned by the domestic factors of production employed in the rest of the world - Factor income earned by the factors of production of the rest of the world employed in the domestic economy
((c))
GNP = GDP + Factor income earned by the domestic factors of production employed in the rest of the world - Factor income earned by the factors of production of the rest of the world employed in the domestic economy
((d))
GNP = GDP - Factor income earned by the domestic factors of production employed in the rest of the world + Factor income earned by the factors of production of the rest of the world employed in the domestic economy

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Answer: ((a))

GNP = GDP + Factor income earned by the domestic factors of production employed in the rest of the world + Factor income earned by the factors of production of the rest of the world employed in the domestic economy

Which of the following countries will host the 22^nd FIFA World Cup Football in 2022?

((a))
Oman
((b))
South Africa
((c))
Qatar
((d))
Brazil

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Answer: ((a))

Oman

Around the time of its arrival, the normal rainfall increases suddenly and continues constantly for several days. This is known as the _______ of the monsoon, and can be distinguished from the pre-monsoon showers.

((a))
opening
((b))
burst
((c))
thrust
((d))
breaking

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Answer: ((a))

opening

Mohiniyattam is associated with which Hindu God?

((a))
Ganapati
((b))
Brahma
((c))
Vishnu
((d))
Shiva

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Ganapati

Which of the following is the formula of barium peroxide

((a))
Ba₂O₂
((b))
BaSO₄
((c))
BaO
((d))
BaO₂

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Answer: ((a))

Ba₂O₂

The moon completes ____ rotation on its axis as it completes one revolution around the Earth.

((a))
3
((b))
2
((c))
1
((d))
4

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Answer: ((a))

Who among the following founded the 'Asiatic Society of Bengal' in 1784?

((a))
Sir William Jones
((b))
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
((c))
Dwarkanath Tagore
((d))
Henry Vivian Derozio

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Answer: ((a))

Sir William Jones

In August 1907, Madam Bhikaji Cama became the first person to hoist Indian flag on foreign soil in:

((a))
Germany
((b))
Belgium
((c))
Poland
((d))
Sweden

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Answer: ((a))

Germany

Among the following rivers which is NOT a tributary of the Indus river system?

((a))
Kosi
((b))
Satluj
((c))
Ravi
((d))
Beas

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Answer: ((a))

Kosi

The Mettur Dam is on which of the following rivers?

((a))
Cauvery
((b))
Krishna
((c))
Vaigai
((d))
Periyar

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Answer: ((a))

Cauvery

The headquarter of the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is located at _______ .

((a))
Hyderabad
((b))
Kolkata
((c))
Bengaluru
((d))
Mumbai

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Answer: ((a))

Hyderabad

Kathak guru, Shovana Narayan received the _____ in 1992.

((a))
Padma Bhushan
((b))
Nritya Shiromani
((c))
Padma Vibhushan
((d))
Padma Shri

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Answer: ((a))

Padma Bhushan

Which of the following Fundamental Duty provisions is similar to Article 21A?

((a))
Article 51A (i)
((b))
Article 51A (k)
((c))
Article 51A (h)
((d))
Article 51A (j)

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Answer: ((a))

Article 51A (i)

100

Which of the following is the correct sequence of river lengths?

((a))
Ganga, Godavari, Krishna, Yamuna
((b))
Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna
((c))
Godavari, Krishna, Ganga, Yamuna
((d))
Godavari, Ganga, Krishna, Yamuna

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Answer: ((a))

Ganga, Godavari, Krishna, Yamuna

Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions)

101

A tradesman marks his goods at 26% above the cost price. He allows his customer a discount of 12% on the marked price. His profit per cent is:

((a))
10.88%
((b))
11.08%
((c))
10.50%
((d))
10%

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Answer: ((a))

10.88%

102

If $a-\frac{1}{a-5}=10$ , then the value of $(a-5)^3-\frac{1}{(a-5)^3}$ is:

((a))
140
((b))
70
((c))
100
((d))
120

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

140

103

The following table shows the number of students of seven colleges participating in extra co-curricular activities.

Read the table and answer the question given.

College → Extra Co-curricular Activities ↓	A	B	C	D	E	F	G
I	150	250	450	50	350	250	150
II	50	150	150	50	50	50	50
III	100	50	400	125	100	500	150
IV	250	125	350	275	250	150	150

Percentage of the number of students in activity II to that of IV is: (consider up to two decimals)

((a))
45.48 percent
((b))
35.48 percent
((c))
34.25 percent
((d))
39.18 percent

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Answer: ((a))

45.48 percent

104

There are three papers in an examination. Marks obtained by four students have been tabulated below:

Who are the students who got the highest marks in P1, P2 and P3 respectively?

Student	P1	P2	P3
Mohit	79	78	77
Shivam	73	87	80
Vishal	82	74	83
Viraj	77	89	86

((a))
Viraj, Vishal, Mohit
((b))
Vishal, Viraj, Viraj
((c))
Shivam, Viraj, Vishal
((d))
Mohit, Viraj, Vishal

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Viraj, Vishal, Mohit

105

The bar graph given here shows the data of the production of cars by three different companies X, Y, Z over the years.

The average production for 5 years was maximum for which company/companies?

((a))
Y and Z
((b))
Y
((c))
X and Y
((d))
X and Z

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Answer: ((a))

Y and Z

106

Find the perimeter of major sector of a circle of radius 12 metres, whose minor sector subtends an angle of 75° at the centre.

((a))
24 + 5π metres
((b))
24 + 19π metres
((c))
24 - 5π metres
((d))
24 - 19π metres

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Answer: ((a))

24 + 5π metres

107

A mixer marked at Rs. 2,300 is sold for Rs. 2,024. What is the percentage of discount?

((a))
13%
((b))
10%
((c))
12%
((d))
11%

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

13%

108

Determine the total surface area of a hemisphere closed at bottom. Radius of the hemisphere is $\sqrt{\frac{25}{\pi}}$ unit.

((a))
75 unit²
((b))
70 unit²
((c))
60 unit²
((d))
50 unit²

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

75 unit²

109

A seller uses faulty weight in place of a 2 kg weight and earns a 25% profit. He claims that he is selling on the cost price in front of the customers but uses a faulty weight. How much error is there in the 2 kg weight to gain 25%?

((a))
250 g
((b))
400 g
((c))
500 g
((d))
300 g

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Answer: ((a))

250 g

110

If A is greater than B by 7, B is greater than C by 16, and A + B + C is 255, then the value of 3A + C - 4B is:

((a))
5
((b))
10
((c))
8
((d))
4

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

111

If 25 persons can complete a work in 140 days, then how many persons will be required to complete the same work in 70 days?

((a))
70
((b))
50
((c))
40
((d))
80

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

112

The value of $\left(2 \cos ^2 \theta-1\right)\left[\frac{1+\tan \theta}{1-\tan \theta}+\frac{1-\tan \theta}{1+\tan \theta}\right]$ is:

((a))
2
((b))
0
((c))
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
((d))
1

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

113

ΔABC and ΔDEF are two triangles such that ΔABC ≅ ΔFDE. If AB = 5 cm, ∠B = 40° and ∠A = 80°, then which of the following options is true?

((a))
DF = 5 cm, ∠E = 60°
((b))
DE = 5 cm, ∠F = 60°
((c))
DE = 5 cm, ∠D = 60°
((d))
DE = 5 cm, ∠E = 60°

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Answer: ((a))

DF = 5 cm, ∠E = 60°

114

The ratio of the number of boys and girls in a school is 3 ∶ 4 respectively. If the number of boys is increased by 10% and the number of girls is increased by 15%, then what will be the new ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls?

((a))
$\frac{33}{45}$
((b))
$\frac{35}{46}$
((c))
$\frac{33}{46}$
((d))
$\frac{46}{33}$

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

$\frac{33}{45}$

115

Four numbers are in the ratio 1 ∶ 2 ∶ 3 ∶ 5. Two times their sum is 44. Find the ratio in the numbers obtained by subtracting 3 from the cube of each number.

((a))
2 ∶ 31 ∶ 204 ∶ 999
((b))
3 ∶ 13 ∶ 208 ∶ 992
((c))
11 ∶ 67 ∶ 219 ∶ 1003
((d))
5 ∶ 61 ∶ 213 ∶ 997

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Answer: ((a))

2 ∶ 31 ∶ 204 ∶ 999

116

If x⁴ + x^-4 = 47, x > 0, then what is the value of $x+\frac{1}{x}-2$ ?

((a))
1
((b))
0
((c))
5
((d))
3

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

117

The given graph shows the number(in hundreds) of trees axed in four cities during the period 2016-2020.

<br>

Find the year in which the least number of trees are axed.

((a))
2016
((b))
2020
((c))
2019
((d))
2017

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

2016

118

Solve the following.

$\frac{24 \div \frac{3}{8} \text { of }(8+2 \times \overline{7-3})+\left[\frac{2}{11} \div \frac{4}{55}-\left{\frac{5}{8}+\frac{6}{16}\right}\right]}{32 \div \overline{15-7}+75 \div(6+15 \div 3+4)}$

((a))
$\frac{23}{27}$
((b))
$\frac{9}{2}$
((c))
$\frac{11}{18}$
((d))
$\frac{15}{19}$

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

$\frac{23}{27}$

119

A field is in the shape of a rectangle of length 90 m and breadth 75 m. In one corner of the field, a pit, which is 18 m long 15 m broad and 6 m deep, has been dug out. The earth taken out of it is evenly spread over the remaining part of the field. Find the rise in the level of the field?

((a))
27 cm
((b))
25 cm
((c))
28 cm
((d))
24 cm

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

27 cm

120

Simplify the following.

81^3/4+ [(20 ÷ 5 of 3 × 6) + {(8 ÷ 24 of 3) × 4} - 10 ÷ 5] - $\left(\frac{1}{32}\right)^{-(2/5)}$ .

((a))
$24 \frac{1}{4}$
((b))
$21 \frac{1}{9}$
((c))
$27 \frac{4}{5}$
((d))
$29 \frac{4}{9}$

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

$24 \frac{1}{4}$

121

If $x^4+\frac{1}{x^4}=1154$ , where x > 0, then what is the value of $x^3+\frac{1}{x^3} ?$

((a))
205
((b))
214
((c))
185
((d))
198

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

205

122

The value of (1018)² - 1019 × 1017 + 1015 × 1012 - 1016 × 1011 is:

((a))
1
((b))
4
((c))
3
((d))
5

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

123

Two trains - A and B - having the lengths 195 m and 165 m, respectively, are running in the same direction on parallel lines. If the speed of A and B be 77 km/h and 85 km/h, respectively, what will be the time (in seconds) taken by them to cross each other?

((a))
162
((b))
164
((c))
160
((d))
166

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

162

124

If $x=\frac{2 \sin \theta}{(1+\cos \theta+\sin \theta)}$ , then the value of $\frac{1-\cos \theta+\sin \theta}{(1+\sin \theta)}$ is:

((a))
$\frac{x}{(1+x)}$
((b))
X
((c))
$\frac{1}{\mathrm{x}}$
((d))
$\frac{(1+x)}{x}$

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

$\frac{x}{(1+x)}$

125

The ratio between the height and radius of the base of a cylinder is 7 ∶ 5. If its volume is 14836.5 cm³, then find its total surface area (take π = 3.14).

((a))
3391.2 cm²
((b))
5391.2 cm²
((c))
5491.2 cm²
((d))
5393.2 cm²

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Answer: ((a))

3391.2 cm²

126

On a certain sum, the difference between compound interest and simple interest at 10% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 250. The sum is ______.

((a))
Rs. 25,450
((b))
Rs. 26,550
((c))
Rs. 25,000
((d))
Rs. 26,000

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 25,450

127

Marks scored by a student in different subjects are given in the table below

Subjects	Marks obtained out of 100
English	55
Hindi	90
Mathematics	75
Science	80
Foreign language	90

Five marks are to be deducted from each subject due to shortage of attendance. The net average of the mean, median and mode of the marks obtained is ____.

((a))
79.33
((b))
77.67
((c))
82.66
((d))
73

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Answer: ((a))

79.33

128

16 sec² A - 16 tan² A = _______.

((a))
9
((b))
0
((c))
16
((d))
1

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

129

In the given figure, the length of arc AB is equal to twice the length of radius r of the circle. Find the area of sector OAB in terms of the radius r.

((a))
3r
((b))
2r
((c))
πr²
((d))
r²

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

130

If p ∶ q = 4 ∶ 5, q ∶ r = 3 ∶ 4 and r ∶ s = 2 ∶ 5, then p ∶ s is:

((a))
2 ∶ 5
((b))
6 ∶ 25
((c))
5 ∶ 2
((d))
25 ∶ 6

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Answer: ((a))

2 ∶ 5

131

A thief is spotted by a policeman from a distance of 250 m. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. Assuming that the speed of the thief is 10 km/h and that of the policeman is 12 km/h, how far would the thief have run before he is caught?

((a))
4 km
((b))
1.25 km
((c))
3 km
((d))
2 km

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

4 km

132

To do a certain task X would take 3 times as long as Y and Z together, and Z would takes 4 times as long as Y and X together. Three of them together can complete the task in 10 days. How much time is taken by X and Z to complete the task?

((a))
$18 \frac{2}{9}$ days
((b))
$20 \frac{1}{9}$ days
((c))
$21 \frac{1}{9}$ days
((d))
$22 \frac{2}{9}$ days

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Answer: ((a))

$18 \frac{2}{9}$ days

133

On a straight road, a bus is 30 km ahead of a car traveling in the same direction. After 3 hours, the car is 60 km ahead of the bus. If the speed of the bus is 42 km/h, then find the speed of the car.

((a))
67 km/h
((b))
72 km/h
((c))
65 km/h
((d))
59 km/h

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

67 km/h

134

What is the volume of a cube whose surface area is 54 cm²?

((a))
28 cm³
((b))
3 cm³
((c))
27 cm³
((d))
9 cm³

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

28 cm³

135

Which of the following is a prime number?

((a))
54
((b))
39
((c))
68
((d))
89

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

136

A number, when divided by 15 and 18 every time, leaves 3 as a remainder, the least possible number is:

((a))
83
((b))
103
((c))
39
((d))
93

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

137

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.

What is the difference between the production of Company C in 2015 and the production of Company B in 2018?

((a))
15,00,000 tonnes
((b))
1,00,000 tonnes
((c))
10,000 tonnes
((d))
10,00,000 tonnes

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

15,00,000 tonnes

138

In ΔABC, DE || BC in such a way that A-D-B and A-E-C are equal. If ∠ACB = 40°, then ∠DAE + ∠ADE = ____.

((a))
240°
((b))
120°
((c))
140°
((d))
230°

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

240°

139

The value of $\frac{\sqrt[3]{-2744} \times \sqrt[3]{-216}}{\sqrt[3]{\frac{64}{729}}}$ is:

((a))
164
((b))
152
((c))
189
((d))
156

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

164

140

If $\left{\left(\frac{\sec θ-1}{\sec θ+1}\right)\right}^{\mathrm{n}}$ = cosec θ - cot θ, then n = ?

((a))
1
((b))
0.5
((c))
-1
((d))
-0.5

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

141

The following bar graph shows the production of various models of mobiles in the year 2019 and 2020. The total production is 40 lakhs during 2019 and 65 lakhs in 2020.

What is the total production of model A mobiles in 2020 and model E mobiles in 2019?

((a))
39,00,000
((b))
32,00,000
((c))
36,00,000
((d))
21,00,000

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

39,00,000

142

The cost of two varieties of tea is ₹300 and ₹375 respectively. If both the varieties of tea are mixed together in the ratio 3 ∶ 2, then what should be the price of mixed variety of tea per kg?

((a))
₹340
((b))
₹330
((c))
₹350
((d))
₹360

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

₹340

143

The least common multiple of a and b is 42. The LCM of 5a and 11b is:

((a))
2310
((b))
4620
((c))
210
((d))
462

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

2310

144

A faulty weighing machine reads 1 kg when 900 gm is actually weighted on it. The shopkeeper marked the price of his goods by 10%, but unfortunately he was caught by the metrology department and then they ordered him to repair his weighing machine and gave punishment to sell the goods at 10% discount on cost price for a month. If each customer is now paying ₹20 for 1 kg, then before the raid _____ amount they have paid for the same quantity. (Rounded off to two places of decimal)

((a))
₹27.16
((b))
₹27.04
((c))
₹28.05
((d))
₹28.15

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

₹27.16

145

The percentage marks obtained by 6 students in different subjects are given below. The maximum marks for each subject have been indicated in the table.

Subject Student	Physics	Mathematics	Hindi	Geography	English	History
Maximum marks →	80	150	100	75	120	50
P	70	44	88	88	70	38
Q	90	40	54	92	65	40
R	85	32	70	64	55	30
S	75	70	58	80	60	35
T	65	60	45	88	50	42
U	60	50	60	72	25	48

What are the average marks obtained by all students in Geography?

((a))
65.5
((b))
63.8
((c))
60.5
((d))
58.2

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

65.5

146

The following table shows the percentage of marks obtained by five students - V, W, X, Y and Z - in five subjects.

Subjects	Maths	Physics	Chemistry	Botany	Hindi
Maximum marks → Students ↓	300	300	200	100	100
V	60	80	90	100	95
W	90	70	80	70	40
X	70	90	95	80	75
Y	80	60	70	95	80
Z	90	50	80	85	85

What are the average marks, in percentage, obtained by X?

((a))
76.5%
((b))
80.5%
((c))
82.5%
((d))
85.5%

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

76.5%

147

In an election between 2 parties A and B, A gets 37% of total votes cast and thus lost by 338 votes. The total number of casted votes is (assume none of the votes was declared invalid):

((a))
1300
((b))
1500
((c))
1200
((d))
1800

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

1300

148

What is the least value of x so that the number 8x5215 becomes divisible by 9?

((a))
3
((b))
1
((c))
5
((d))
6

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

149

The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 1 ∶ 1 ∶ 2. What percentage of the total internal angle is the greatest angle?

((a))
50%
((b))
65%
((c))
45%
((d))
40%

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

50%

150

The average salary of all the employees in a company is Rs. 14,000. The average salary of 5 technicians is Rs. 18,000 and the average salary of the rest is Rs. 13,200. The total number of employees in the company is:

((a))
28
((b))
30
((c))
29
((d))
27

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

English Comprehension (50 questions)

151

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

When the weather is hot, I will like to eat ice cream.

((a))
I shall like to eat
((b))
I liked to eat
((c))
I like to eat
((d))
I should like to eat

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

I shall like to eat

152

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Heart and soul

((a))
With complete honesty
((b))
Front to front
((c))
With all the effort you can put
((d))
Feeling sympathy for someone

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

With complete honesty

Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Reservation is a part of 1 ___ action, which seeks to bring equality. The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to provide for the advancement of 'economically weaker sections' of citizens. Article 15 of the Constitution 2______ discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the 3________ of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The Bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of 'economically weaker sections'. Further, up to 10% of the seats may be 4________ for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions.

153

Identify a suitable title for the passage above.

((a))
Prohibition of discrimination
((b))
Article 15
((c))
Constitution 124th Amendment) Bill 2019
((d))
Reservation for Equality

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Answer: ((a))

Prohibition of discrimination

154

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

His explanation is always concise.

((a))
Frank
((b))
Precise
((c))
Lengthy
((d))
Intelligent

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Frank

155

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Spurious medicine can be fatal to the patient.

((a))
Genuine
((b))
Inferior
((c))
Contemptuous
((d))
Virtuous

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Genuine

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

A broad definition of wetlands (1)______ ecosystems such as lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps, coral reefs, and many others; but also, human-made artificial sites (2)______ fishponds or reservoirs. Though they cover only around 6 per cent of the Earth's land surface, 40 per cent of all plant and animal species live or breed in them.

Wetlands are also vital for human wellbeing and security. More than a billion people across the world depend on them for their livelihoods, about one in eight people on Earth. According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), these ecosystems are also the unsung heroes of the climate crisis. In fact, they (3)_________ more carbon than any other ecosystem, with peatlands alone storing twice (4)________ all the world's forests. And inland wetland ecosystems absorb excess water and help prevent floods and drought, something critical to help communities adapt to a changing climate.

In the words of Leticia Carvalho, Principal Coordinator for Marine and Freshwater at UNEP, healthy wetlands 'punch above their weight in terms of benefits'. The theme for the very first World Day is "Wetlands Action for People and Nature". It serves as an urgent call to act and to invest financial, human, and political capital, to save the world's wetlands from disappearing altogether - and to restore those areas already lost. Wetlands are disappearing three times (5)_____ forests and are Earth's most threatened ecosystem. In just 50 years since 1970 - 35 per cent of the world's wetlands have evaporated.

156

Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 1.

((a))
leave out
((b))
omit
((c))
excludes
((d))
includes

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Answer: ((a))

leave out

157

Select the most appropriate phrase for the underlined segment in the given sentence.

They are rivals and cannot work together in harmony.

((a))
Potter about
((b))
Make up
((c))
Put down
((d))
Pull together

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Answer: ((a))

Potter about

158

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Some people are in the habit of sharing _______ and bull story on unsuitable occasions.

((a))
fox
((b))
wolf
((c))
cock
((d))
rooster

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Answer: ((a))

fox

159

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Call it a day

((a))
Call it as a bad day
((b))
Stop thinking in daytime
((c))
Call it as a good and productive day
((d))
Stop working on something

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Answer: ((a))

Call it as a bad day

160

Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 2 .

((a))
more as
((b))
as much as
((c))
such as
((d))
much as

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Answer: ((a))

more as

161

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cutting corners

((a))
Investing in MNCs to get better returns and exchange
((b))
Doing something poorly in order to save time or money
((c))
Stitching clothes with a unique design
((d))
Cutting the edges to make it small and round

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Answer: ((a))

Investing in MNCs to get better returns and exchange

162

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

((a))
exhibits
((b))
prohibits
((c))
establishes
((d))
inhibits

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Answer: ((a))

exhibits

163

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

((a))
effective
((b))
ineffective
((c))
directive
((d))
corrective

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Answer: ((a))

effective

164

Select the most appropriate idiom from the following options that can substitute the underlined part of the given sentence.

He is the most successful businessman. One of his traits is to take risk.

((a))
Throw caution to the wind
((b))
Talk through his hat
((c))
Fill somebody's shoes
((d))
Tighten his belt

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Answer: ((a))

Throw caution to the wind

165

Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicised word.

Colossal granite obelisks were erected by only a few kings.

((a))
Gigantic
((b))
Lilliputian
((c))
Minute
((d))
Minuscule

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Answer: ((a))

Gigantic

166

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

Blue blood is not necessarily a guarantee of one's public decorum.

((a))
A person belonging to a middle-class family
((b))
A person belonging to an honest family
((c))
A person belonging to a poor family
((d))
A person belonging to a high family

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Answer: ((a))

A person belonging to a middle-class family

167

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Dull

((a))
Coloured
((b))
Bright
((c))
Clever
((d))
Youthful

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Answer: ((a))

Coloured

168

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

The graduate students have discovered that they can address issues more effectually through letter writing campaignes and not through public demonstrations.

((a))
address
((b))
discovered
((c))
campaignes
((d))
demonstrations

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Answer: ((a))

address

169

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

((a))
preserved
((b))
reserved
((c))
deserved
((d))
conserved

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Answer: ((a))

preserved

170

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

A place for storage of arms and ammunition

((a))
Wardrobe
((b))
Warehouse
((c))
Granary
((d))
Arsenal

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Answer: ((a))

Wardrobe

171

Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 3.

((a))
have
((b))
has
((c))
store
((d))
stored

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Answer: ((a))

have

172

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

China expects to welcome back Indian students to resume their studies in the country.

((a))
cease
((b))
usher
((c))
presume
((d))
announce

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Answer: ((a))

cease

173

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

Showing astute powers of judgment; clever and judicious

((a))
Shriek
((b))
Shrift
((c))
Shrewd
((d))
Shrike

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Answer: ((a))

Shriek

174

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.

The investors were/ put off by the dirty/ visage of the workshop.

((a))
visage of the workshop
((b))
put off by the dirty
((c))
No error
((d))
The investors were

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Answer: ((a))

visage of the workshop

175

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

One who takes a dark view of things

((a))
Pedant
((b))
Periscope
((c))
Polyglot
((d))
Pessimist

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Answer: ((a))

Pedant

176

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

((a))
Vocifirous
((b))
Affliction
((c))
Episcopal
((d))
Innocuous

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Answer: ((a))

Vocifirous

177

Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 4.

((a))
as long as
((b))
as much as
((c))
as such as
((d))
as more as

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Answer: ((a))

as long as

178

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

It is nothing else than/ sheer foolishness that/ you have decided/ to resign.

((a))
It is nothing else than
((b))
sheer foolishness that
((c))
to resign
((d))
you have decided

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Answer: ((a))

It is nothing else than

179

Read the given sentence and select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'Deplete' from the following options.

Depletion of old things has become a fancy business as it brings back old memories but at a high cost.

((a))
restore
((b))
old
((c))
high
((d))
fancy

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Answer: ((a))

restore

180

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

Antonio Stradivari was an Italian who is being made wonderful violins.

((a))
who made wonderful
((b))
who have made wonderful
((c))
who is made wonderful
((d))
who makes wonderful

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Answer: ((a))

who made wonderful

181

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

With two toddlers to handle and no house help at her disposal, Shilpa can never put her house in apple-pie order.

((a))
Completely messy
((b))
Smell-proof
((c))
Completely arranged
((d))
Ready for guests

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Answer: ((a))

Completely messy

182

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To make matters worse

((a))
No matter can become worse
((b))
Sometimes situation can become worse
((c))
Make the situation worse
((d))
Matters can be worse

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Answer: ((a))

No matter can become worse

183

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The entire environment was very hostile towards us.

((a))
Antagonistic
((b))
Favourable
((c))
Accurate
((d))
Handy

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Answer: ((a))

Antagonistic

184

Psychology has been/ defined the scientific study of/ human psyche and behaviour.

((a))
defined the scientific study of
((b))
Psychology has been
((c))
human psyche and behaviour
((d))
No error

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Answer: ((a))

defined the scientific study of

185

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

I enjoy to be laugh at my little brother.

((a))
am enjoy to laughing at
((b))
enjoy laughed at
((c))
enjoy laughing at
((d))
have enjoy laughing at

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Answer: ((a))

am enjoy to laughing at

186

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

Profitable, yielding financial gain

((a))
Ludicrous
((b))
Lucrative
((c))
Luddite
((d))
Lugger

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Answer: ((a))

Ludicrous

187

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

((a))
containment
((b))
postponement
((c))
advancement
((d))
enhancement

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Answer: ((a))

containment

188

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'.

As Simon had already been to the park, he lead the way for the other children.

((a))
leading the way
((b))
lead away
((c))
led the way
((d))
No substitution required

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Answer: ((a))

leading the way

189

Select the correct meaning of the idiom in bold and italics.

I had a close shave this morning - my car was hit badly by a bull.

((a))
In a position where one might receive severe criticism
((b))
To be carrying a wild look
((c))
To request someone to stay calm and not get annoyed
((d))
A narrow escape

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Answer: ((a))

In a position where one might receive severe criticism

190

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

The pyramids that you see in Egypt were built by the Pharoh dynasties who ruled the ancient kingdom of Egypt for thousands of years.

((a))
pyramids
((b))
Pharoh
((c))
dynasties
((d))
ancient

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Answer: ((a))

pyramids

191

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Scanty

((a))
Expedient
((b))
Paltry
((c))
Nasty
((d))
Abundant

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Answer: ((a))

Expedient

192

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

((a))
Manipulate
((b))
Postulate
((c))
Stippulate
((d))
Calculate

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Answer: ((a))

Manipulate

193

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

Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

((a))
Pungent
((b))
Poignant
((c))
Impactful
((d))
Unaffecting

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Answer: ((a))

Pungent

194

Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 5.

((a))
faster than
((b))
fastest than
((c))
much than
((d))
more than

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Answer: ((a))

faster than

195

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Asperity

((a))
Virility
((b))
Civility
((c))
Acridity
((d))
Curiosity

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Answer: ((a))

Virility

196

Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the underlined word.

The smoke was bothering me, and I didn't want to ruin the party for all of you, so I simply walked home.

((a))
despoil
((b))
fix
((c))
revamp
((d))
recover

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Answer: ((a))

despoil

197

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Emulate

((a))
Respect
((b))
Neglect
((c))
Spoilt
((d))
Bash

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Answer: ((a))

Respect

198

Identify the correct antonym for the following word.

With her spry and athletic build, she won the race easily.

((a))
Agile
((b))
Lethargic
((c))
Sleuth
((d))
Workaholic

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Answer: ((a))

Agile

199

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

((a))
Abcission
((b))
Abstruse
((c))
Incision
((d))
Abyssal

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Answer: ((a))

Abcission

200

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

One who does a thing for pleasure and not as a profession

((a))
Performer
((b))
Amateur
((c))
Professional
((d))
Ascetic

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Answer: ((a))

Performer

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