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SSC General Duty Constable (GD) 2021 Previous Year Paper Shift 3

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General Intelligence and Reasoning (25 questions)

1

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements: All scooters are two wheelers. All cycles are two wheelers.

Conclusions: I. All scooters are cycles. II. All cycles are scooters.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

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Answer: ((c))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

2

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

2, 3, 10, 39, 172, ?, 5346

  1. ((a))

    693

  2. ((b))

    885

  3. ((c))

    743

  4. ((d))

    756

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

885

3

Chirag, firoz, Hira, Joy and Lohit are sitting in a straight line facing the north. Lohit is to the immediate right of Firoz. Chirag is to the immediate left of Joy. Only Hira is between Lohiit and Chirag. Who is at the third right place of Firoz?

  1. ((a))

    Joy

  2. ((b))

    Hira

  3. ((c))

    Chirag

  4. ((d))

    Lohit

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Chirag

4

Six delivery boys, U, V, W, X, Y and Z, are standing in a row next to each other to collect their goods from the stock room. Z is to the immediate left of W. Z and Y are at the extreme ends of the row. W is exactly between Z and V. U is to the immediate left of X. Y is to the immediate right of X. Which delivery boy is at the fourth position from the right?

  1. ((a))

    U

  2. ((b))

    X

  3. ((c))

    V

  4. ((d))

    W

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Answer: ((c))

V

5

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

  1. ((a))

    [Diagram]

  2. ((b))

    [Diagram]

  3. ((c))

    [Diagram]

  4. ((d))

    [Diagram]

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Answer: ((c))

[Diagram]

6

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

V _ M R _ V _ M _ D _ K M _ D

  1. ((a))

    K D R R V R

  2. ((b))

    K D K R V K

  3. ((c))

    K D K R D R

  4. ((d))

    K D K R V R

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Answer: ((d))

K D K R V R

7

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

  1. ((a))

    (15, 30, 225)

  2. ((b))

    (17, 34, 278)

  3. ((c))

    (12, 24, 144)

  4. ((d))

    (13, 26, 169)

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

(17, 34, 278)

8

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

18 : 26 :: 20 : ? :: 16 : 23

  1. ((a))

    41

  2. ((b))

    31

  3. ((c))

    29

  4. ((d))

    38

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

29

9

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

TOD, UQG, VSJ, WUM, XWP, ?

  1. ((a))

    YZS

  2. ((b))

    YYT

  3. ((c))

    YAS

  4. ((d))

    YYS

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Answer: ((d))

YYS

10

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

BULK : YFOP :: NOTE : ?

  1. ((a))

    OWQS

  2. ((b))

    MLGV

  3. ((c))

    HWRP

  4. ((d))

    PQCH

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

MLGV

11

In a certain code language, ‘MISTAKE’ is coded as ‘9765412’, and ‘NAKED’ is coded as ‘84123’. How will ‘INTIMATE’ be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    78698365

  2. ((b))

    79438163

  3. ((c))

    89786145

  4. ((d))

    78579452

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Answer: ((d))

78579452

12

The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

    [Diagram]

  2. ((b))

    [Diagram]

  3. ((c))

    [Diagram]

  4. ((d))

    [Diagram]

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Answer: ((c))

[Diagram]

13

If 'A' denotes 'addition', 'B' denotes 'multiplication', 'C' denotes 'subtraction', and 'D' denotes 'division', then what will be the value of the following expression?

72 D 6 B 12 A 24 C 18 C (20 B 5 A 48)

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    4

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Answer: ((c))

2

14

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

19, 19, 38, 114, ?, 2280

  1. ((a))

    344

  2. ((b))

    1140

  3. ((c))

    456

  4. ((d))

    224

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

456

15

In a certain code language, IMPORT is written as GKRQPR. how will EXPEND be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    CVRGLB

  2. ((b))

    GCFLMF

  3. ((c))

    CVNGLR

  4. ((d))

    DYQFMB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CVRGLB

16

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

  1. ((a))

    RNU

  2. ((b))

    MJQ

  3. ((c))

    GDK

  4. ((d))

    EBI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RNU

17

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

  1. ((a))

    [Diagram]

  2. ((b))

    [Diagram]

  3. ((c))

    [Diagram]

  4. ((d))

    [Diagram]

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

[Diagram]

18

Select the set of words that is best represented by the given Venn diagram.

  1. ((a))

    Engineers, Graduates, Uneducated

  2. ((b))

    Doctors, Nurses, Human beings

  3. ((c))

    Females, Mothers, Daughters

  4. ((d))

    Farmers, Villagers, Literates

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Answer: ((c))

Females, Mothers, Daughters

19

The average age of the employees of a company is 45 years. three employees of ages 38, 45 and 49 years resigned and three new employees of ages 42, 46 and 44 years joined. What is the average age of the employees now?

  1. ((a))

    47 years

  2. ((b))

    46 years

  3. ((c))

    48 years

  4. ((d))

    45 years

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Answer: ((d))

45 years

20

‘Earthworm’ is related to ‘Non-chordates’ in the same way as ‘Fish’ is related to ‘______’.

  1. ((a))

    Non-chordates

  2. ((b))

    Reptile

  3. ((c))

    Mammal

  4. ((d))

    Chordates

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Chordates

21

A is the father of D. C and D are brothers. G is the mother of B, and C is the brother of B. How is G related to A?

  1. ((a))

    Mother-in-law

  2. ((b))

    Sister-in-law

  3. ((c))

    Wife

  4. ((d))

    Sister

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Answer: ((c))

Wife

22

A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, which of the following pairs of letters will be on opposite sides?

  1. ((a))

    F and E

  2. ((b))

    C and F

  3. ((c))

    B and E

  4. ((d))

    D and F

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

D and F

23

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

  1. ((a))

    [Diagram]

  2. ((b))

    [Diagram]

  3. ((c))

    [Diagram]

  4. ((d))

    [Diagram]

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

[Diagram]

24

In a certain code language, 'CAMEL' is written as 'ECNGN' and 'HORSE' is written as 'JQSUG'. How will 'WHALE' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    XJBNF

  2. ((b))

    CIBMF

  3. ((c))

    YJBNG

  4. ((d))

    YJCNG

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

YJBNG

25

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.

  1. Naughty
  2. Navy
  3. Navigate
  4. Nautical
  5. Nuptial
  1. ((a))

    1, 4, 3, 2, 5

  2. ((b))

    1, 4, 3, 5, 2

  3. ((c))

    3, 2, 1, 4, 5

  4. ((d))

    1, 3, 4, 2, 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 4, 3, 2, 5

General Knowledge and General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Which of the following acids is injected into the skin during an ant bite?

  1. ((a))

    Formic acid

  2. ((b))

    Tartaric acid

  3. ((c))

    Ascorbic acid

  4. ((d))

    Citric acid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Formic acid

27

Which of the following is a part of a flower?

  1. ((a))

    Pistil

  2. ((b))

    Mid-rib

  3. ((c))

    Veins

  4. ((d))

    Venation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pistil

28

As of September 2021, Emmanuel Macron is the President of which country?

  1. ((a))

    Germany

  2. ((b))

    Italy

  3. ((c))

    Greece

  4. ((d))

    France

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

France

29

Where was the 24 th and the last Tirthankara of Jainism, Vardhamana Mahavira born in 6 th century BC?

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Andhra Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Bihar

30

What was the reverse repo rate in October 2020?

  1. ((a))

    3.75%

  2. ((b))

    3.35%

  3. ((c))

    4%

  4. ((d))

    3.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

3.35%

31

Which of the following days is celebrated as International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists?

  1. ((a))

    5 November

  2. ((b))

    2 November

  3. ((c))

    3 November

  4. ((d))

    4 November

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

2 November

32

'Healthy air, Healthy Planet' was the theme of ____ 2021.

  1. ((a))

    World Ozone Day

  2. ((b))

    International Day Of Clean Air For Blue Skies

  3. ((c))

    World Environment Day

  4. ((d))

    Mother Earth Day

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

International Day Of Clean Air For Blue Skies

33

Which Section of the Indian Penal Code deals with the offence of causing miscarriage without the consent of the woman?

  1. ((a))

    Section 315

  2. ((b))

    Section 314

  3. ((c))

    Section 313

  4. ((d))

    Section 312

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Section 313

34

Which of the following was one of the eight beaches to be awarded the international ‘Blue Flag’ certification by Foundation of Environment Education, Denmark in October 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Karwar

  2. ((b))

    Shivrajpur

  3. ((c))

    Gopalpur

  4. ((d))

    Tithal

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Shivrajpur

35

The first Indian batsman to register a triple century in test cricket was _______.

  1. ((a))

    Rohit Sharma

  2. ((b))

    Suresh Raina

  3. ((c))

    Virender Sehwag

  4. ((d))

    Shikhar Dhawan

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Virender Sehwag

36

Which of the following tribes was very influential in Punjab during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries?

  1. ((a))

    Janjuhas

  2. ((b))

    Khokhar

  3. ((c))

    Gakkhars

  4. ((d))

    Langahs

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Khokhar

37

A commercial bank is required to obtain a licence for commencing banking business from the Reserve Bank of India, under the provisions of Section ______ of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    31

  3. ((c))

    46

  4. ((d))

    53

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

38

Which of the following countries hosted the Asian Football Cup 2019?

  1. ((a))

    Myanmar

  2. ((b))

    China

  3. ((c))

    United Arab Emirates

  4. ((d))

    Australia

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

United Arab Emirates

39

‘Lohri’, a harvest festival of Punjab, is celebrated in the month of ______ every year.

  1. ((a))

    February

  2. ((b))

    April

  3. ((c))

    December

  4. ((d))

    January

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

January

40

As of October 2020, the Government of India fixed the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for ______ cereals.

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

7

41

Which of the following is a unique feature of the Barren Islands?

  1. ((a))

    The only active volcano in India is present here.

  2. ((b))

    India's largest saltwater lake exists here.

  3. ((c))

    It is home to the primitive Asaro tribe.

  4. ((d))

    It is an uninhabited island in the Indian Ocean.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The only active volcano in India is present here.

42

Unlike some other Harappan cities, Dholavira was divided into ______ parts, with each part surrounded by massive stone walls.

  1. ((a))

    three

  2. ((b))

    two

  3. ((c))

    five

  4. ((d))

    four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

three

43

Which of the following is NOT a method of soil conservation?

  1. ((a))

    Intercropping

  2. ((b))

    Shelter belts

  3. ((c))

    Rock dam

  4. ((d))

    Overgrazing

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Overgrazing

44

Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque is situated in:

  1. ((a))

    Mysuru

  2. ((b))

    Agra

  3. ((c))

    Pune

  4. ((d))

    Delhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Delhi

45

The Ukai dam is located on the _____ river.

  1. ((a))

    Mahi

  2. ((b))

    Narmada

  3. ((c))

    Karjan

  4. ((d))

    Tapi

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Tapi

46

Which of the following types of banks operate exclusively online and do NOT have any physical branch network?

  1. ((a))

    Shadow

  2. ((b))

    Commercial

  3. ((c))

    Neo

  4. ((d))

    Retail

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Neo

47

Which of the following cities is famous for its ruins belonging to medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagara and is declared a World Heritage Site?

  1. ((a))

    Chikmagalur

  2. ((b))

    Dandeli

  3. ((c))

    Madikeri

  4. ((d))

    Hampi

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Hampi

48

Which of the following is a natural eco system?

  1. ((a))

    Desert

  2. ((b))

    Aquarium

  3. ((c))

    Dam

  4. ((d))

    Garden

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Desert

49

Emma Raducanu defeated ______ to win the US Open women's single (tennis) title in September 2021.

  1. ((a))

    Marina Stakusic

  2. ((b))

    Rebecca Marino

  3. ((c))

    Mia Kupres

  4. ((d))

    Leylah Fernandez

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Leylah Fernandez

50

The film 'Thalaivii', which was released in September 2021, is the official biopic based on the life of _____.

  1. ((a))

    J Jayalalithaa

  2. ((b))

    Sheila Dixit

  3. ((c))

    Sushma Swaraj

  4. ((d))

    Indira Gandhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

J Jayalalithaa

Elementary Mathematics (25 questions)

51

The marked price of an article was Rs.400 but the shopkeeper offered a double discount of 25% and 15%. How much did he finally sell the article for?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 278

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 255

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 300.5

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 325

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Rs. 255

52

The average age of 15 students of a class is 14 years. Out of these, the average age to 6 students is 15 years and that of the other 8 students in 13 years. Find the age of the 15 th student

  1. ((a))

    18 years

  2. ((b))

    16 years

  3. ((c))

    15 years

  4. ((d))

    14 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

16 years

53

The average of the numbers a and b, b and c, c and d are 9, 6, 4, respectively. What is the average of a and d ?

  1. ((a))

    4.2

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    5.5

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

7

54

The difference of between two positive number x and y (x > y) is 350. If 9.5% of x is equal to 16.5% of y then the sum of the two numbers x and y is :

  1. ((a))

    1300

  2. ((b))

    1400

  3. ((c))

    1250

  4. ((d))

    1200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1300

55

The LCM and HCF of two numbers are 60 and 5, respectively. If one of the number is divided by 2 and the quotient is 10, then find the other number.

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

56

40 kg of an alloy A is mixed with 63 kg of alloy B. If alloy A has lead and tin in the ratio 2 ∶ 3 and alloy B has tin and copper in the ratio 2 ∶ 5, then find the amount of tin in the new alloy ?

  1. ((a))

    24 kg

  2. ((b))

    18 kg

  3. ((c))

    36 kg

  4. ((d))

    42 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

42 kg

57

Find the Simple interest on Rs. 2,400 from 20 March 2019 to 31 may 2019 at 6¼ % rate?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 25

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 42

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 54

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 30

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Rs. 30

58

A car runs the first 272 km at an average speed of 40 km/h and the next 85 km at an average speed of 50 km/h. What is the average speed (in km/h) for the entire journey?

  1. ((a))

    42.5

  2. ((b))

    44

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    42

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

42

59

In 5 minutes, 4/11 of a bucket is filled. How much time will it take to fill remaining bucket?

  1. ((a))

    8 minutes

  2. ((b))

    8 minutes 45 seconds

  3. ((c))

    8 minutes 40 seconds

  4. ((d))

    8 minutes 20 seconds

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

8 minutes 45 seconds

60

If the selling price is tripled, the profit becomes four times. Find the profit percentage.

  1. ((a))

    50%

  2. ((b))

    100%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    200%

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

200%

61

The ratio of two positive numbers is 11 ∶ 17 and their HCF is 4. Their LCM is:

  1. ((a))

    648

  2. ((b))

    784

  3. ((c))

    748

  4. ((d))

    746

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

748

62

A shopkeeper offers a discount of 12% on a sofa-set and sells it for Rs. 17,776 What is the marked price (in Rs.) of the sofa-set?

  1. ((a))

    19,800

  2. ((b))

    19,910

  3. ((c))

    22,000

  4. ((d))

    20,200

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

20,200

63

Find the compound interest (correct to decimal places) on Rs. 9,500 in 2 years at 8% per annum, the interest being compounded half-yearly.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,613.66

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1213.50

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,532.75

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,650

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,613.66

64

A person sold a car for Rs. 3,80,000 and incurred a loss of 5%. To have a gain of 15%, the Selling Price of the car is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 4,20,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 40,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 4,10,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 4,60,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Rs. 4,60,000

65

1/(3×4) + 1/(4×5) + 1/(5×6) + ... + 1/(20×21) On simplification, the given expression will give the result as:

  1. ((a))

    1/20

  2. ((b))

    2/7

  3. ((c))

    3/7

  4. ((d))

    1/7

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

2/7

66

The difference between the simple interest and the compound interest compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at a rate of 8% per annum is Rs. 16.80. Find the principle amount.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2,625

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2,025

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2,825

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 2,225

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2,625

67

The salary of a person is first increased by 15% and thereafter it is reduced by 15%. What is the net change in his salary?

  1. ((a))

    No change

  2. ((b))

    Decrease, 1.5%

  3. ((c))

    Increase, 2.25%

  4. ((d))

    Decrease, 2.25%

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Decrease, 2.25%

68

Two positive numbers are in the ratio 3 ∶ 4 If the sum of their cubes is 728, then the sum of the two number is :

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

14

69

Mohan and Ramesh can together complete a work in 15 days. Mohan is 50% more effiecient than Ramesh. The time taken by Mohan alone to complete the work is:

  1. ((a))

    20 days

  2. ((b))

    32 days

  3. ((c))

    25 days

  4. ((d))

    22.5 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

25 days

70

A can do a work in 18 days. A and B working together can do the same work in 8 days, whereas B and C working together can do the same work in 6 days. In how many days can A, B and C working together do the same work?

  1. ((a))

    4¾

  2. ((b))

    3½

  3. ((c))

    4½

  4. ((d))

    3⅘

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

4½

71

P sells an article which costs him Rs. 1,200 to Q at a profit of 15%. Q then sells it to R for Rs.1,449 What is the profit percentage of Q?

  1. ((a))

    10%

  2. ((b))

    6%

  3. ((c))

    7%

  4. ((d))

    5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

5%

72

How many bricks are required to build a 21 m long, 12 m high and 36 cm thick wall, if each brick measures 28 cm × 18 cm × 6 cm?

  1. ((a))

    24000

  2. ((b))

    30000

  3. ((c))

    25000

  4. ((d))

    20000

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

30000

73

The value of (3⅕ ÷ 3⅔ of 4½) + 5⅔ ÷ 1⅔ of 4¼ - 5⅓ × ¾ ÷ 2⅔ is:

  1. ((a))

    28/15

  2. ((b))

    2/5

  3. ((c))

    1/3

  4. ((d))

    11/30

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

11/30

74

What is the ratio whose terms differ by 45 and the measure of which is 4/7 ?

  1. ((a))

    35 ∶ 80

  2. ((b))

    50 ∶ 95

  3. ((c))

    65 ∶ 20

  4. ((d))

    60 ∶ 105

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Answer: ((d))

60 ∶ 105

75

Two cones have their height in the ratio of 2 ∶ 1 and radii in the ratio of 1 ∶ 2 find the ratio of their volumes.

  1. ((a))

    4 ∶ 3

  2. ((b))

    3 ∶ 4

  3. ((c))

    1 ∶ 2

  4. ((d))

    2 ∶ 1

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Answer: ((c))

1 ∶ 2

English/Hindi (25 questions)

76

Select the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence.

The manager moved heaven and earth to help the factory workers who had lost their jobs.

  1. ((a))

    travelled to distant places

  2. ((b))

    did everything possible

  3. ((c))

    offered good advice

  4. ((d))

    wasted a lot of time

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Answer: ((b))

did everything possible

77

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’.

No one are required to line up for the investigation.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    No one have required

  3. ((c))

    No one is required

  4. ((d))

    No one had required

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Answer: ((c))

No one is required

78

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

Despite of being / a small girl / she fought / the bull bravely.

  1. ((a))

    the bull bravely

  2. ((b))

    a small girl

  3. ((c))

    she fought

  4. ((d))

    Despite of being

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Answer: ((d))

Despite of being

79

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

Subject (someone) to a continuous flow of questions, criticisms or information

  1. ((a))

    Revolt

  2. ((b))

    Bombard

  3. ((c))

    Irritate

  4. ((d))

    Shout

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Answer: ((b))

Bombard

80

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The pictures ______ the postures which you have to assume.

  1. ((a))

    depict

  2. ((b))

    decline

  3. ((c))

    decode

  4. ((d))

    decipher

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Answer: ((a))

depict

81

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Affirm

  2. ((b))

    Charity

  3. ((c))

    Hittch

  4. ((d))

    Overall

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Answer: ((c))

Hittch

82

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Reckless

  1. ((a))

    Rash

  2. ((b))

    Queer

  3. ((c))

    Rational

  4. ((d))

    Veritable

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Answer: ((a))

Rash

83

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Out of the blue

  1. ((a))

    Sorrowfully

  2. ((b))

    Unexpectedly

  3. ((c))

    Without a uniform

  4. ((d))

    From the sky

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Answer: ((b))

Unexpectedly

84

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

Side by side fruits , Radha sells fresh flowers in the market.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement required

  2. ((b))

    Apart for fruits

  3. ((c))

    Altogether fruits

  4. ((d))

    Besides fruits

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Answer: ((d))

Besides fruits

85

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

Brighten with light

  1. ((a))

    Illustrate

  2. ((b))

    Illuminate

  3. ((c))

    Terminate

  4. ((d))

    Celebrate

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Answer: ((b))

Illuminate

86

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Aroma

  1. ((a))

    Stink

  2. ((b))

    Sourness

  3. ((c))

    Stench

  4. ((d))

    Fragrance

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Answer: ((d))

Fragrance

87

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Impel

  1. ((a))

    Prompt

  2. ((b))

    Repress

  3. ((c))

    Oblige

  4. ((d))

    Inspire

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Answer: ((b))

Repress

88

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Retard

  1. ((a))

    Hurry

  2. ((b))

    Choke

  3. ((c))

    Delay

  4. ((d))

    Cram

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Answer: ((a))

Hurry

89

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

A vehicle used to carry a dead body

  1. ((a))

    Hearse

  2. ((b))

    Coffin

  3. ((c))

    Tomb

  4. ((d))

    Grave

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Answer: ((a))

Hearse

90

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

‘Of Mice and Men’ is a well-known ______ by John Steinbeck.

  1. ((a))

    memorandum

  2. ((b))

    novella

  3. ((c))

    circular

  4. ((d))

    pamphlet

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Answer: ((b))

novella

91

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

The tornadoes / on the east coast / gives rise / to tsunamis .

  1. ((a))

    on the east coast

  2. ((b))

    to tsunamis

  3. ((c))

    gives rise

  4. ((d))

    The tornados

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Answer: ((c))

gives rise

92

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Illicit

  2. ((b))

    Eligible

  3. ((c))

    Relevent

  4. ((d))

    Tactics

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Answer: ((c))

Relevent

93

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

The teacher asked Mohit that why he was absent for the test.

  1. ((a))

    that why was he

  2. ((b))

    why was he

  3. ((c))

    No improvement required

  4. ((d))

    why he was

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Answer: ((d))

why he was

94

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

Last night’s / Christmas party was fun. / I wish / you would come.

  1. ((a))

    you would come

  2. ((b))

    Last night’s

  3. ((c))

    I wish

  4. ((d))

    Christmas party was fun

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Answer: ((a))

you would come

95

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The two parties held several ______ during the campaigning for elections.

  1. ((a))

    masses

  2. ((b))

    crowds

  3. ((c))

    rallies

  4. ((d))

    assemblies

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Answer: ((c))

rallies

96

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

Mount Everest, a peak in the Himalayan mountain range, is at a height of 8850 metres above sea level and is considered the (1)______ point on earth. While it is called Chomo-Lungma, or “Mother Goddess of the Land,” (2)______ the Tibetans, the people of Nepal call it Sagarmatha. The British named the mountain (3)______ Sir George Everest, a 19th - century British surveyor of South Asia. The Everest is believed to be over 60 billion years old. Although the first (4)______ to climb Mount Everest was made in 1921, it was not successful. It was on 29th May, 1953, that Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first men to (5)______ the summit of this mountain.

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

  1. ((a))

    longest

  2. ((b))

    maximum

  3. ((c))

    uppermost

  4. ((d))

    highest

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Answer: ((d))

highest

97

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

Mount Everest, a peak in the Himalayan mountain range, is at a height of 8850 metres above sea level and is considered the (1)______ point on earth. While it is called Chomo-Lungma, or “Mother Goddess of the Land,” (2)______ the Tibetans, the people of Nepal call it Sagarmatha. The British named the mountain (3)______ Sir George Everest, a 19th - century British surveyor of South Asia. The Everest is believed to be over 60 billion years old. Although the first (4)______ to climb Mount Everest was made in 1921, it was not successful. It was on 29th May, 1953, that Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first men to (5)______ the summit of this mountain.

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

  1. ((a))

    with

  2. ((b))

    on

  3. ((c))

    by

  4. ((d))

    for

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Answer: ((c))

by

98

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

Mount Everest, a peak in the Himalayan mountain range, is at a height of 8850 metres above sea level and is considered the (1)______ point on earth. While it is called Chomo-Lungma, or “Mother Goddess of the Land,” (2)______ the Tibetans, the people of Nepal call it Sagarmatha. The British named the mountain (3)______ Sir George Everest, a 19th - century British surveyor of South Asia. The Everest is believed to be over 60 billion years old. Although the first (4)______ to climb Mount Everest was made in 1921, it was not successful. It was on 29th May, 1953, that Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first men to (5)______ the summit of this mountain.

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

  1. ((a))

    from

  2. ((b))

    about

  3. ((c))

    over

  4. ((d))

    after

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Answer: ((d))

after

99

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

Mount Everest, a peak in the Himalayan mountain range, is at a height of 8850 metres above sea level and is considered the (1)______ point on earth. While it is called Chomo-Lungma, or “Mother Goddess of the Land,” (2)______ the Tibetans, the people of Nepal call it Sagarmatha. The British named the mountain (3)______ Sir George Everest, a 19th - century British surveyor of South Asia. The Everest is believed to be over 60 billion years old. Although the first (4)______ to climb Mount Everest was made in 1921, it was not successful. It was on 29th May, 1953, that Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first men to (5)______ the summit of this mountain.

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

  1. ((a))

    trial

  2. ((b))

    struggle

  3. ((c))

    test

  4. ((d))

    attempt

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Answer: ((d))

attempt

100

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

Mount Everest, a peak in the Himalayan mountain range, is at a height of 8850 metres above sea level and is considered the (1)______ point on earth. While it is called Chomo-Lungma, or “Mother Goddess of the Land,” (2)______ the Tibetans, the people of Nepal call it Sagarmatha. The British named the mountain (3)______ Sir George Everest, a 19th - century British surveyor of South Asia. The Everest is believed to be over 60 billion years old. Although the first (4)______ to climb Mount Everest was made in 1921, it was not successful. It was on 29th May, 1953, that Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first men to (5)______ the summit of this mountain.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

  1. ((a))

    gain

  2. ((b))

    enter

  3. ((c))

    reach

  4. ((d))

    realise

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Answer: ((c))

reach

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