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SSC General Duty Constable (GD) 2011 Previous Year Paper Shift 1

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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

26

Select the related word/number from the given alternatives.

Brain : Nerves : : Computer ?

  1. ((a))

    Calculator

  2. ((b))

    Keyboard

  3. ((c))

    Mouse

  4. ((d))

    CPU

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

CPU

27

Select the related word/number from the given alternatives.

Silkworm : Silk Saree : : Cobra :?

  1. ((a))

    Antidote

  2. ((b))

    Poison

  3. ((c))

    Death

  4. ((d))

    Fear

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Poison

28

Find the odd word from the given alternatives.

A Cover B Enclose C Bag D Annex

  1. ((a))

    Cover

  2. ((b))

    Enclose

  3. ((c))

    Bag

  4. ((d))

    Annex

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Bag

29

Find the odd word from the given alternatives.

a: Illusion b: Delusion c: Identification d: Hallucination

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

C

30

For the following questions answer them individually

Arrange the following words according to dictionary: 1: Inadequate 2: Institution 3: Inhospitable 4: Improvement 5: Informant

  1. ((a))

    4, 2, 3, 5, 1

  2. ((b))

    4, 1, 3, 5, 2

  3. ((c))

    4, 1, 5, 3, 2

  4. ((d))

    4, 1, 5, 2, 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

4, 1, 5, 3, 2

31

For the following questions answer them individually

Identify the correct answer containing letters which will most appropriately fill in the blanks. a b a - a b - b - b a -

  1. ((a))

    a, a, a, b

  2. ((b))

    b, a, b, a

  3. ((c))

    b, a, a, b

  4. ((d))

    a, b, b, b

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

b, a, a, b

32

Select the missing letter/number from the given responses.

?, 187, 2057, 22627

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    17

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

17

33

Select the missing letter/number from the given responses.

C, F, I, L, ?, R, U, X

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    T

  3. ((c))

    M

  4. ((d))

    O

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

O

34

For the following questions answer them individually

Nikhil was facing East. He walked 6 km forward and then after turning to his right walked 2 km. Again he turned to his right and walked 6 k. After this, he turned back. Which direction he was facing at that time ?

  1. ((a))

    East

  2. ((b))

    West

  3. ((c))

    North

  4. ((d))

    North-South

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

East

35

Six boys are standing in such a manner that they form a circle facing the centre. Anand is to the left of Ravi. Shankar is in between Ajay and Vivek. Ishwar is between Anand and Ajay. Who is to the left of Vivek ?

  1. ((a))

    Ravi

  2. ((b))

    Ishwar

  3. ((c))

    Ajay

  4. ((d))

    Shankar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ravi

36

From the given alternatives, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. CONSIDERATION

  1. ((a))

    CONSIDER

  2. ((b))

    CONCERN

  3. ((c))

    NATION

  4. ((d))

    RATION

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

CONCERN

37

If EARN is written as GCTP, how NEAR can be written in that code ?

  1. ((a))

    CTGP

  2. ((b))

    GPTC

  3. ((c))

    PGCT

  4. ((d))

    PCGT

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

PGCT

38

If AMPLIFY is written as YFILPMA In a certain code, how would NATIONAL be written in that code ?

  1. ((a))

    LANONATI

  2. ((b))

    LANOITAN

  3. ((c))

    LANTANIO

  4. ((d))

    LANTION

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

LANOITAN

39

The population of a developing country is increasing year by year. Find out the current year population, from the following information:

Year200420052006200720082009
Pop. in lakhs3060120210330?
  1. ((a))

    390

  2. ((b))

    450

  3. ((c))

    480

  4. ((d))

    510

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

480

40

Gokul travelled 16 kms west ward, then he turned left and travelled 10 kms. Then he turned left and travelled 16 kms. How far was Gokul from the starting point ?

  1. ((a))

    16 kms

  2. ((b))

    26 kms

  3. ((c))

    10 kms

  4. ((d))

    6 kms

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

10 kms

41

In a code language, the following code is used for the alphabets in a particular way: A B C D E H I J O P R S T ⊕ ⊡ Δ ◊ ⬢ ⋆ ◯ ⬝ + − / \ |

Decipher the code for the following symbols: − ⊕ | Δ ⋆

  1. ((a))

    LATCH

  2. ((b))

    PATIO

  3. ((c))

    PATCH

  4. ((d))

    LATER

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

PATCH

42

Refer to the information provided below ‘M + N’ mens ‘M’ is father of ‘N’ ‘M - N’ means ‘M’ is daughter of ‘N’ ‘M X N’ means ‘M is son of N’ ‘M ÷ N’ means ‘M is wife of ‘N’ How is D related to G in the expression D - F + G ?

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Sister

  3. ((c))

    Cannot be determined

  4. ((d))

    Daughter

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Sister

43

A nuclear fuel disintegrates as shown with time 9.10 am - 32 g 9.35 am - 16 g 10.00 am - 8 g 10.25 am - 4 g And left at 11.40 am_____

  1. ((a))

    2 g

  2. ((b))

    1 g

  3. ((c))

    500 mg

  4. ((d))

    0.5 mg

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

0.5 mg

44

Which of the answer figure is the mirror image of the given figure if the mirror is held at AB ?

  1. ((a))
  2. ((b))
  3. ((c))
  4. ((d))
Show Answer
Answer: ((d))
45

In the given figures, triangle represents girls studying in a girls school, square represents boys studying in boys school and circle represents students studying in matriculation school. The portion which represent girls and boys studying in matriculation school is

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

D

46

Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure ?

  1. ((a))
  2. ((b))
  3. ((c))
  4. ((d))
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
47

A sheet of paper is folded in a particular manner, punched once and then unfolded. Punched, unfolded paper appears as, in the given figure. Find out the manner in which the paper was folded and punched by choosing the correct answer figure.

  1. ((a))
  2. ((b))
  3. ((c))
  4. ((d))
Show Answer
Answer: ((c))
48

A word is represented by only one set opf any one of the alternatives. The Sets of numbers, given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in two matrices given below. The columns and rows of Matrix I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g. 'F' can be represented by 01, 13, etc., and \P\ can be represented by 66, 78, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'MEN'.

MATRIX-I

01234
0EFGHI
1HIEFG
2FGHIE
3EEFGH
4GHIEF

MATRIX-II

56789
5LMNOP
6OPLMN
7MNOPL
8PLMNO
9NOPLM
  1. ((a))

    56, 32, 69

  2. ((b))

    55, 31, 95

  3. ((c))

    75, 00, 95

  4. ((d))

    76, 00, 88

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

75, 00, 95

49

Select the missing number ?

228
3318
44?
  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    32

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

32

50
6721
8624
129?
  1. ((a))

    54

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    27

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

54

51

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually

As a result of 1857 Revolt, which ruler of native states of India was made prisoner ?

  1. ((a))

    Begum of Avadh

  2. ((b))

    Rani of Jhansi

  3. ((c))

    Bahadur Shah

  4. ((d))

    Raja of Vizianagaram

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Begum of Avadh

52

What was the main aim of home Rule Movement ?

  1. ((a))

    To remove British rule

  2. ((b))

    To turn out Britishera

  3. ((c))

    To keep unity among Hindu-Muslims and fight for freedom

  4. ((d))

    To attain self-government within the British Empire

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

To attain self-government within the British Empire

53

When was the Non-violent Non-cooperation Movement started and by whom ?

  1. ((a))

    In 1919 by Motilal Nehru

  2. ((b))

    In 1919 by Mahatma Gandhi

  3. ((c))

    In 1920 by Mahatma Gandhi

  4. ((d))

    In 1920 by Lala Lajpat Rai

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

In 1920 by Mahatma Gandhi

54

Who was the Viceroy of India at the time of formation of the Indian National congress ?

  1. ((a))

    Lord Canning

  2. ((b))

    Lord Dufferin

  3. ((c))

    Lord Mayo

  4. ((d))

    Lord Elgin

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Lord Dufferin

55

A person of which of the following blood groups can receive blood of any group ?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    AB

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    O

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

AB

56

The percentage of carboan in case irone is:

  1. ((a))

    3 to 5

  2. ((b))

    0.1 to 0.25

  3. ((c))

    0.5 to 15

  4. ((d))

    6 to 8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 to 5

57

Which gas is used as tear gas ?

  1. ((a))

    COCl₂

  2. ((b))

    NH₃

  3. ((c))

    Calcium sulphide (CaS)

  4. ((d))

    Carbon sulphydryl (CS)

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Carbon sulphydryl (CS)

58

The Indian Constitution is regarded as

  1. ((a))

    Federal

  2. ((b))

    Unitary

  3. ((c))

    Parliamentary

  4. ((d))

    Federal in form and unitary in spirit

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Federal in form and unitary in spirit

59

Right to Property a

  1. ((a))

    Fundamental Right

  2. ((b))

    Directive Principle

  3. ((c))

    Legal Right

  4. ((d))

    Social Right

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Legal Right

60

The President of India can declare Emergency if there is

  1. ((a))

    War of threat of war

  2. ((b))

    Failure of Constitutional machinery

  3. ((c))

    Financial instability

  4. ((d))

    Any of these three

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Any of these three

61

In which year was the colour television introduced in India

  1. ((a))

    1979

  2. ((b))

    1980

  3. ((c))

    1981

  4. ((d))

    1982

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

1982

62

Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh is famous for

  1. ((a))

    Textile

  2. ((b))

    Newsprint paper

  3. ((c))

    Hosiery

  4. ((d))

    Vegetable oil

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Newsprint paper

63

Which of the following is a direct tax ?

  1. ((a))

    Excise

  2. ((b))

    Sales Tax

  3. ((c))

    Income tax

  4. ((d))

    None

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Income tax

64

Paper currency first started in India in

  1. ((a))

    1862

  2. ((b))

    1542

  3. ((c))

    1601

  4. ((d))

    1680

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1862

65

How many banks were nationalized in 1969 ?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

14

66

FICN stands for

  1. ((a))

    Fair Indian Currency Note

  2. ((b))

    Fake Indian Currency Note

  3. ((c))

    Fresh Indian Currency Note

  4. ((d))

    Forged Indian Currency Note

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Fake Indian Currency Note

67

India’s first talkie film produced in 1931 was

  1. ((a))

    Shakuntala

  2. ((b))

    Alam Ara

  3. ((c))

    Indra Sabha

  4. ((d))

    Neel Kamal

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Alam Ara

68

Short-sightedness can be corrected by

  1. ((a))

    convex lens

  2. ((b))

    concave lens

  3. ((c))

    novex-concave lens

  4. ((d))

    concave-convex lens

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

concave lens

69

The velocity of light was first measured by

  1. ((a))

    Einstein

  2. ((b))

    Newton

  3. ((c))

    Roemer

  4. ((d))

    Galileo

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Roemer

70

Which UN Agency has its H.Q. in Paris ?

  1. ((a))

    UNICEF

  2. ((b))

    ILO

  3. ((c))

    UNESCO

  4. ((d))

    FAO

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

UNESCO

71

The Indus and Brahmaputra rivers are examples of

  1. ((a))

    Subsequent drainage

  2. ((b))

    Super-imposed drainage

  3. ((c))

    Consequent drainage

  4. ((d))

    Antecedent drainage

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Super-imposed drainage

72

‘Terra rossa’ is a latin word which means

  1. ((a))

    hot area

  2. ((b))

    red terrain

  3. ((c))

    lateritic region

  4. ((d))

    region near to the poles

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

red terrain

73

Which country has launched new virtual currency “petro” ?

  1. ((a))

    South Africa

  2. ((b))

    Venezuela

  3. ((c))

    Indonesia

  4. ((d))

    Japan

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Venezuela

74

“Yakuts” are the nomadic herders of

  1. ((a))

    Gobi

  2. ((b))

    Sahara

  3. ((c))

    Tundra

  4. ((d))

    Kalahari

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Tundra

75

Beightan cup is associates with

  1. ((a))

    Hoceky

  2. ((b))

    Football

  3. ((c))

    Cricket

  4. ((d))

    Tennis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hoceky

Elementary Mathematics (25 questions)

1

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually

A 270 meters long train running at the speed of 120 kmph crosses another train running in opposite direction at the speed of 80 kmph in 9 seconds. What is the length of the other train ?

  1. ((a))

    240 meters

  2. ((b))

    320 meters

  3. ((c))

    260 meters

  4. ((d))

    230 meters

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

230 meters

2

Instructions For the following questions answer them individually

Raviraj invested an amount of Rs.10,000 at compound interest rate of 10 p.e.p.a. For a period of three years. How much amount will Raviraj et after three years ?

  1. ((a))

    Rs.13,210

  2. ((b))

    Rs.13,310

  3. ((c))

    Rs.12,100

  4. ((d))

    Rs.11,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Rs.13,310

3

Twice the square of a number is the cube of 18. The number is

  1. ((a))

    54

  2. ((b))

    108

  3. ((c))

    162

  4. ((d))

    324

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

54

4

The average salary of a group of 27 is Rs. 3,700. If the salary of one more person is added, the average is increased to Rs.3750. What is the salary of the new person ?

  1. ((a))

    Rs.5010

  2. ((b))

    Rs.5200

  3. ((c))

    Rs.5100

  4. ((d))

    Rs.5000

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Rs.5100

5

What should come in place of both the question marks (?) in the following equation. 16/? = ?/42.25

  1. ((a))

    2.6

  2. ((b))

    260

  3. ((c))

    .26

  4. ((d))

    26

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

26

6

An amount of money is to be distributed among P, Q and R in the ratio of 5:9:17 respectively. If the total of the shares of P and Q is Rs.7,000. What is R’s share in it

  1. ((a))

    Rs.4,500

  2. ((b))

    Rs.2,500

  3. ((c))

    Rs.8,500

  4. ((d))

    Rs.6,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Rs.8,500

7

One-fourth of three-fifth of a number is 42. What is 40% of that number ?

  1. ((a))

    140

  2. ((b))

    116

  3. ((c))

    128

  4. ((d))

    112

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

112

8

By how much is 10% of 24.2 more than 10% of 24.02 ?

  1. ((a))

    1.8

  2. ((b))

    0.018

  3. ((c))

    0.18

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

0.018

9

Ramesh bought a calculator with 20% discount on the tag price. He obtained 10% profit by selling it for Rs.440. What was the tag price ?

  1. ((a))

    Rs.500

  2. ((b))

    Rs.400

  3. ((c))

    Rs.480

  4. ((d))

    Rs.360

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs.500

10

The sum of two numbers is 22 and their difference is 14. Find the product of numbers.

  1. ((a))

    72

  2. ((b))

    82

  3. ((c))

    62

  4. ((d))

    27

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

72

11

If m = 9 and n = ⅓ m, then √(m² − n²) =?

  1. ((a))

    2√2

  2. ((b))

    6√2

  3. ((c))

    4√2

  4. ((d))

    5√2

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

6√2

12

The ratio between the ages of x and y at present is 3:4. Five years hence, the ratio of their ages will be 4:5; what is the present age of y in years ?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

20

13

What would come in place of ($) mark in the following equation ?

  • 2 $ 20 ÷ 156 = 145
  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

14

2 ⅕ x² = 2750, find the value of x ?

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    25√3

  3. ((c))

    25√2

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

25√2

15

(75 × 75 − 26 × 26) / 101 = ?

  1. ((a))

    59

  2. ((b))

    39

  3. ((c))

    29

  4. ((d))

    49

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

49

16

∠ABC is an isosceles triangle and AB = AC = 2a unit BC = a unit, Draw AD ⊥ BC, and find the length of AD

  1. ((a))

    √15 a unit

  2. ((b))

    √15/2 a unit

  3. ((c))

    √17 a unit

  4. ((d))

    √17/2 a unit

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

√15/2 a unit

17

All sides of a quadrilateral ABCD touch a circle. If AB = 6 cm. BC = 7.5 cm. CD = 3 cm, then DA is

  1. ((a))

    3.5 cm

  2. ((b))

    4.5 cm

  3. ((c))

    2.5 cm

  4. ((d))

    1.5 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

1.5 cm

18

In a right angled triangle, the product of two sides is equal to half of the square of the third side i.e., hypotenuse. One of the acute angles must be

  1. ((a))

    60°

  2. ((b))

    30°

  3. ((c))

    45°

  4. ((d))

    15°

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

45°

19

If two concentric circles are of radii 5 cm and 3 cm, then the length of the chord of the larger circle which touches the smaller circle is

  1. ((a))

    6 cm

  2. ((b))

    7 cm

  3. ((c))

    10 cm

  4. ((d))

    8 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

8 cm

20

Inside a square ABCD, △BEC is an equilateral triangle. If CE and BD interesect at O, then ∠BOC is equal to

  1. ((a))

    60∘

  2. ((b))

    75∘

  3. ((c))

    90∘

  4. ((d))

    120∘

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

75∘

21

A point D is taken from the side BC of a right angled triangle ABC, where AB is hypotenuse. Then,

  1. ((a))

    AB² + CD² = BC² + AD²

  2. ((b))

    CD² + BD² = 2AD²

  3. ((c))

    AB² + AC² = 2AD²

  4. ((d))

    AB² + AD² = BD²

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AB² + CD² = BC² + AD²

22

Let C be a point on a straight line AB. Circles are drawn with diameters AC and AB. Let P be any point on the circumference of the circle with diameter AB. If AP meets the other circle at Q, then

  1. ((a))

    QC // PB

  2. ((b))

    QC is never parallel to PB

  3. ((c))

    QC = ½ PB

  4. ((d))

    QC // PB and QC = ½ PB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QC // PB

23

An isosceles triangle ABC is right angled at B.D is a point inside the triangle ABC. P and Q are the feet of the perpendiculars drawn from D on the sides AB and Ac respectively of △ABC. If AP = a cm, AQ = b cm and ∠BAD= 15∘, sin 75∘=

  1. ((a))

    2b/√3a

  2. ((b))

    a/2b

  3. ((c))

    √3a/2b

  4. ((d))

    2a/√3b

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

√3a/2b

24

Each interior angle of a regular octagon in radians is

  1. ((a))

    π/4

  2. ((b))

    3π/4

  3. ((c))

    2π/3

  4. ((d))

    1/3 π

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

3π/4

25

Find the value of √30 + √30 + ...

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

6

English/Hindi (25 questions)

76

Instructions Some parts of the sentences have erros and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error, the appropriate letter (1, 2, 3). If a sentence is free from error, (4) is the Answer Sheet.

  1. ((a))

    A senior doctor

  2. ((b))

    expressed concern

  3. ((c))

    about physicians recommended the vaccine

  4. ((d))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

about physicians recommended the vaccine

77

Instructions Some parts of the sentences have erros and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error, the appropriate letter (1, 2, 3). If a sentence is free from error, (4) is the Answer Sheet.

  1. ((a))

    We have discussing

  2. ((b))

    all the known mechanisms

  3. ((c))

    of physical growth

  4. ((d))

    No error

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Answer: ((a))

We have discussing

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Instructions Sentence are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it in the Answer Sheet.

If you had followed the rules, you……………...disqualified.

  1. ((a))

    will not be

  2. ((b))

    would not be

  3. ((c))

    will not have been

  4. ((d))

    would not have been

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Answer: ((d))

would not have been

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Instructions Sentence are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it in the Answer Sheet.

The housewife ………… the cakes burning, and ran to switch off the oven.

  1. ((a))

    smell

  2. ((b))

    smells

  3. ((c))

    smelt

  4. ((d))

    smelling

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Answer: ((c))

smelt

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Instructions Sentence are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it in the Answer Sheet.

…………. An old legend, King Rama lived in India.

  1. ((a))

    In the event of

  2. ((b))

    Due to

  3. ((c))

    According to

  4. ((d))

    In reference to

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Answer: ((c))

According to

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Out of the alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

GENIAL

  1. ((a))

    Cordial

  2. ((b))

    Unselfish

  3. ((c))

    Careful

  4. ((d))

    Specific

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Answer: ((a))

Cordial

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Out of the alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

ACCRUE

  1. ((a))

    Accumulate

  2. ((b))

    Accommodate

  3. ((c))

    Grow

  4. ((d))

    Suffice

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Answer: ((a))

Accumulate

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Out of the alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

LOQUACIOUS

  1. ((a))

    Talkative

  2. ((b))

    Slow

  3. ((c))

    Content

  4. ((d))

    Unclear

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Answer: ((a))

Talkative

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In questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

SYNTHETIC

  1. ((a))

    Natural

  2. ((b))

    Plastic

  3. ((c))

    Cosmetic

  4. ((d))

    Apathetic

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Answer: ((a))

Natural

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In questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

ACCORD

  1. ((a))

    Disagreement

  2. ((b))

    Welcome

  3. ((c))

    Disrespect

  4. ((d))

    Conformity

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Answer: ((a))

Disagreement

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In questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

INFIRMITY

  1. ((a))

    Employment

  2. ((b))

    Indisposition

  3. ((c))

    Strength

  4. ((d))

    Weakness

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Answer: ((c))

Strength

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In question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternatives which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet

To be all at sea

  1. ((a))

    a family voyage

  2. ((b))

    lost and confused

  3. ((c))

    in the middle of the ocean

  4. ((d))

    a string of islands

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Answer: ((b))

lost and confused

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In question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternatives which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet

To take to one’s heels

  1. ((a))

    to walk slowly

  2. ((b))

    to run away

  3. ((c))

    to march forward

  4. ((d))

    to hop and jump

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Answer: ((b))

to run away

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In question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternatives which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet

To bite the dust

  1. ((a))

    eat voraciously

  2. ((b))

    have nothing to eat

  3. ((c))

    eat roots

  4. ((d))

    None of the above

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Answer: ((d))

None of the above

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Instructions A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is 4.

My friend lives in a nearby street whose name I have forgotten.

  1. ((a))

    the name of which

  2. ((b))

    which name

  3. ((c))

    of which name

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

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Answer: ((d))

No improvement

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Instructions A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is 4.

He both won a medal and a scholarship

  1. ((a))

    He won a medal and a scholarship both

  2. ((b))

    Both he won a medal and a scholarship

  3. ((c))

    He won both a medal and a scholarship

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

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Answer: ((c))

He won both a medal and a scholarship

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Instructions A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is 4.

He has for good left India.

  1. ((a))

    He has left for good India

  2. ((b))

    He has left India for good

  3. ((c))

    Good he has left India

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

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Answer: ((b))

He has left India for good

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Pertaining to cattle

  1. ((a))

    Canine

  2. ((b))

    Feline

  3. ((c))

    Bovine

  4. ((d))

    Verminous

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Answer: ((c))

Bovine

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

To look at someone in an angry or threatening way

  1. ((a))

    Glower

  2. ((b))

    Gnaw

  3. ((c))

    Gnash

  4. ((d))

    Grind

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Answer: ((a))

Glower

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

A post with little work but high salary

  1. ((a))

    Director

  2. ((b))

    Trustee

  3. ((c))

    Sinecure

  4. ((d))

    Ombudsman

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Answer: ((c))

Sinecure

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Instructions For the following questions answer them individually

An interview is important

  1. ((a))

    only for the recruiting agency

  2. ((b))

    only for the candidate

  3. ((c))

    only for the public outside

  4. ((d))

    both for the candidate and the recruiting agency

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Answer: ((d))

both for the candidate and the recruiting agency

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Instructions For the following questions answer them individually

Surveys on interviews emerged with

  1. ((a))

    flattering results

  2. ((b))

    misgivings on them as a mode of selection

  3. ((c))

    reasonable results

  4. ((d))

    glowing tributes

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Answer: ((b))

misgivings on them as a mode of selection

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Instructions In following Questions, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the some sentence in passive/active voice and select your answer accordingly.

She looks after the child

  1. ((a))

    The child are looked after by her

  2. ((b))

    The child were looked after by her

  3. ((c))

    The child is looked after by her

  4. ((d))

    None of these

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Answer: ((c))

The child is looked after by her

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Instructions In following Questions, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the some sentence in passive/active voice and select your answer accordingly.

Who stole your pen ?

  1. ((a))

    Who was stole your pen ?

  2. ((b))

    By whom is your pen stolen ?

  3. ((c))

    By whom was your pen stolen ?

  4. ((d))

    By whom did your pen steal ?

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Answer: ((c))

By whom was your pen stolen ?

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In the given Question, find the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Supersede

  2. ((b))

    Superseed

  3. ((c))

    supercede

  4. ((d))

    supperssed

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Answer: ((a))

Supersede

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