Official Paper

SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 03 May 2023 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

90 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

Session 1 (40 questions)

1

C1, C2 and C3 can do a work alone in 10, 12 and 15 days respectively. All three of them began the work together but C2 left 2 days before the completion of the work. In how many days was the work completed?

  1. ((a))

    (12/5) days

  2. ((b))

    (14/3) days

  3. ((c))

    (18/5) days

  4. ((d))

    (17/3) days

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Answer: ((a))

(12/5) days

2

In A mixture of 180 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 5 ∶ 1. If this ratio is to be 3 ∶ 2, then find the quantity of water to be further added.

  1. ((a))

    88 litres

  2. ((b))

    66 litres

  3. ((c))

    70 litres

  4. ((d))

    72 litres

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Answer: ((a))

88 litres

3

The marked price of an article is Rs. 400. It is sold for Rs. 300 . If there is a loss of 15%, then by what percent above the cost is the article marked?

  1. ((a))

    35.25%

  2. ((b))

    25.05%

  3. ((c))

    28.24%

  4. ((d))

    13.33%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35.25%

4

The bar graph shows the total production and export of computers (in thousands) by a company in three years. Find the average export by the company in the given years.

  1. ((a))

    12,000 

  2. ((b))

    16,000

  3. ((c))

    10,000

  4. ((d))

    15,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12,000 

5

If Rs. 4200 is distributed among A, B, and C such that A ∶ B = 2 ∶ 3 and B ∶ C = 6 ∶ 5, then find the share of B.

  1. ((a))

    Rs, 1680

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1770

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1800

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1550

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Answer: ((a))

Rs, 1680

6

Ajay can row his boat in still water, at a speed of 11 km/hr. If the speed of the stream is 7 km/hr, how long will it take to a distance of 54 km downstream?

  1. ((a))

    4 hours

  2. ((b))

    3 hours

  3. ((c))

    2.5 hours

  4. ((d))

    2 hours

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Answer: ((a))

4 hours

7

A farmer's land is in the shape of a trapezium which has its parallel sides measuring 6.32 yards and 7.68 yards and the distance between the parallel sides is 5.50 yards. The cost of ploughing the land is Rs. 1200 per square yard. What amount have to be spent in order to plough the entire land?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 36600

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 32500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 55400

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 46200

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 36600

8

Find the value of [(13282)×5+4]\sqrt{\left[\left(13^2-8^2\right) \times 5+4\right]}:

  1. ((a))

    23

  2. ((b))

    26

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    22

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23

9

Maya bought a TV for Rs. 7980 including GST of 14%. What is the original cost of the TV without GST?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 7080

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 7900

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 8880

  4. ((d))

    Rs, 7000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 7080

10

The volume of a hemisphere is 486π cm3. Find the radius.

  1. ((a))

    4 cm

  2. ((b))

    7 cm

  3. ((c))

    9 cm

  4. ((d))

    8 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 cm

11

A man buys 13 pens for a rupee. How many pens should he sell for a rupee to earn a profit of 30 percent?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

12

What will be the compound interest accrued on a sum of Rs. 64000 at the rate of 5% per annum in 2 years compounded annually?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 6560

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 8550

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3050

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 4580

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 6560

13

If the third proportion of 3 and x is 27 and the third proportion of 2 and y is 8, then find x ∶ y.

  1. ((a))

    9 ∶ 4

  2. ((b))

    3 ∶ 7

  3. ((c))

    4 ∶ 5

  4. ((d))

    7 ∶ 9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 ∶ 4

14

Average marks obtained by 19 boys of a college is 48. If the highest marks and lowest marks obtained are removed, then the average marks reduces by 4. What is the average of the highest and lowest marks obtained?

  1. ((a))

    76

  2. ((b))

    80

  3. ((c))

    84

  4. ((d))

    82

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Answer: ((a))

76

15

What is the value of 14+712+1517+23+172+79+24+22\frac{14+7-12+15-17+2-3+17}{2+7-9+2-4+22}?

  1. ((a))

    17/20

  2. ((b))

    23/20

  3. ((c))

    33/20

  4. ((d))

    19/20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17/20

16

Find the value of 4 × {44 + (84 + 18 ÷ 3 × 3 - 40)}:

  1. ((a))

    424

  2. ((b))

    330

  3. ((c))

    250

  4. ((d))

    331

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

424

17

The price of a mobile is Rs. 30,000. The value of the mobile depreciates by 12% at the end of the first year and at the end of next year, it depreciates by 15%. What will be the value of the mobile after 2 years?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 22,440

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 25,255

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 25,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 20,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 22,440

18

Tripti can construct a divider alone in 4 days while Rajan can construct it alone in 3 days. If they construct it together and get a payment of Rs. 14000, then what is Tripti's share?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 8000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 7000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 5000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 6000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 8000

19

The average weight of 9 boxes is 61 kg. If three boxes having an average weight of 70 kg are removed, then what will be the new average weight of the remaining boxes?

  1. ((a))

    54 kg

  2. ((b))

    56.5 kg

  3. ((c))

    55.5 kg

  4. ((d))

    45.5 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

54 kg

20

The table shows the number of candidates recruited by four companies A, B, C and D over the years. Find the ratio of number of candidates recruited by company B in 2019 to the number of candidates recruited by company D in 2020.

YearsABCD
201855402515
201960755025
202065304065
202145357035
  1. ((a))

    15 ∶ 11

  2. ((b))

    15 ∶ 13

  3. ((c))

    13 ∶ 12

  4. ((d))

    12 ∶ 11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 ∶ 11

21

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.

Statements:

I. No rat is cow.

II. Some animal are rat.

Conclusions:

I. Some animal are cow.

II. Some cow are not rat.

III. All rat are animal.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follows

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and III follows

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follows

22

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

K4N ∶ P9N ∶∶ A5Z ∶ B11D ∶∶ P6R ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    R13S

  2. ((b))

    R13T

  3. ((c))

    S13T

  4. ((d))

    T13S

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R13S

23

In a certain code language, 'CORRECT' is written as '3Q1818G320'. How will 'WRONG' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    2318Q147

  2. ((b))

    2314Q147

  3. ((c))

    2138Q741

  4. ((d))

    2218P147

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2318Q147

24

Six girls Mansi, Shweta, Monika, Payal, Aarti and Kajal are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Kajal is to immediate left of Mansi. Shweta is third to the left of Mansi. Payal is second to the right of Kajal. Monika is not second to the left of Mansi. Who is fourth to the right of Aarti?

  1. ((a))

    Shweta

  2. ((b))

    Kajal

  3. ((c))

    Payal

  4. ((d))

    Monika

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shweta

25

In the following question, select the missing number of the given series.

10, 9, 17, -10, 54, ?

  1. ((a))

    -67

  2. ((b))

    -71

  3. ((c))

    -82

  4. ((d))

    -103

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-67

26

If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then out of the option figures which figure will be the right image of the question figure?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27

In a certain code language, 'DOGS' is written as '5279', 'DRAW' is written as '1032', 'DOWN' is written as '8205'. What is 'S' written in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0

28

In the following question, select the missing number of the given series.

44, 20, -4, ?, -52, -76

  1. ((a))

    -10

  2. ((b))

    -28

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    -20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-10

29

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

30

Select the option in which the numbers shares the same relationship in set as that shared by the numbers in the given 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)

(100, 150, 125)

(500, 400, 450)

  1. ((a))

    (120, 100, 130)

  2. ((b))

    (180, 140, 260)

  3. ((c))

    (14, 16, 28)

  4. ((d))

    (200, 400, 300)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(120, 100, 130)

31

Seven workers Rahul, Ram, Ramesh, Sohan, Sahil, Anil and Sonu are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Anil is immediate neighbour of both Ram and Sonu. Ram is second to the right of Sahil. Rahul is immediate neighbour of both Sahil and Sohan. Who is second to the left of Rahul?

  1. ((a))

    Sonu

  2. ((b))

    Ram

  3. ((c))

    Ramesh

  4. ((d))

    Anil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sonu

32

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

33

In a certain code language, 'ZEBRA' is written as 'YDAQZ'. How will 'HORSE' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    GNQRD

  2. ((b))

    GNRQA

  3. ((c))

    GNQRS

  4. ((d))

    GQDRE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GNQRD

34

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

FAR ∶ HDT ∶∶ ? ∶ ODD ∶∶ PQR ∶ RTT

  1. ((a))

    MAC

  2. ((b))

    MAB

  3. ((c))

    NAB

  4. ((d))

    NBB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MAC

35

After interchanging which two numbers, the value of the given equation will be '5'?

7 - 3 ÷ 9 × 2 + 4

  1. ((a))

    2 and 9

  2. ((b))

    4 and 2

  3. ((c))

    7 and 4

  4. ((d))

    3 and 9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 and 9

36

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

Garage ∶ Bike ∶∶ Aquarium ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    Rabbit

  2. ((b))

    Fish

  3. ((c))

    Rat

  4. ((d))

    Sparrow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rabbit

37

Number of trucks parked in five parking areas S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5 are compared. Number of trucks parked in S3 are more than only S2. Number of trucks parked in S5 are less than only S1. If the number of trucks parked in parking area S3 are 1200, then how many trucks can be parked in parking area S1?

  1. ((a))

    1154

  2. ((b))

    1184

  3. ((c))

    1197

  4. ((d))

    1346

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1154

38

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.

Statements:

I. All L are P.

II. All P are V.

Conclusion:

I. Some L are V.

II. No V is L.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follows

39

In a certain code language, 'JUNO' is written as '1356' and 'HATE' is written as '8125'. How will 'TOWER' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    25659

  2. ((b))

    26659

  3. ((c))

    26559

  4. ((d))

    26569

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25659

40

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

PV, RZ, TD, ?, XL

  1. ((a))

    UH

  2. ((b))

    VH

  3. ((c))

    VG

  4. ((d))

    UG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UH

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

During the Sultanate of Delhi, the term "Ulema" was associated with ________.

  1. ((a))

    Commander-in-chief

  2. ((b))

    Village Revenue officer

  3. ((c))

    Learned theologians and Jurists

  4. ((d))

    Postal officer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Commander-in-chief

42

Which plant tissue is responsible for the transportation of water and minerals from the soil to the stems and leaves?

  1. ((a))

    Parenchyma

  2. ((b))

    Xylem

  3. ((c))

    Collenchyma

  4. ((d))

    Phloem

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Parenchyma

43

Who was the court poet of Harshavardhana?

  1. ((a))

    Hema Saraswati

  2. ((b))

    Sri Ponna

  3. ((c))

    Banabhatta

  4. ((d))

    Parmanand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hema Saraswati

44

Which is the oldest tennis tournament in the world?

  1. ((a))

    Australian Open

  2. ((b))

    French Open

  3. ((c))

    US Open

  4. ((d))

    Wimbledon

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Australian Open

45

Which union territory has a high court of its own?

  1. ((a))

    Chandigarh

  2. ((b))

    Dadra and Nagar Haveli

  3. ((c))

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. ((d))

    Delhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandigarh

46

Cells were first observed in cork by ______ in 1665.

  1. ((a))

    Theophrastus

  2. ((b))

    Edward Jenner

  3. ((c))

    Robert Hooke

  4. ((d))

    Anton van Leeuwenhoek

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Theophrastus

47

Which harvest festival is famously celebrated in Assam?

  1. ((a))

    Lohri

  2. ((b))

    Makar Sankranti

  3. ((c))

    Onam

  4. ((d))

    Bhogali Bihu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lohri

48

Ustad Shafaat Ahmed Khan was best known for which of the following instrument?

  1. ((a))

    Rudra Veena

  2. ((b))

    Tabla

  3. ((c))

    Harmonium

  4. ((d))

    Violin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rudra Veena

49

Which state government launched the "Panchamrut Yojana"?

  1. ((a))

    West Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

West Bengal

50

How many field players are in a hockey team?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

51

Gorakhpur is the headquarter of ____ Railway of India.

  1. ((a))

    Eastern

  2. ((b))

    North-Eastern

  3. ((c))

    Northern

  4. ((d))

    Western

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eastern

52

When the British rule ended in India in the year 1947 the literacy rate was just _____.

  1. ((a))

    22 percent

  2. ((b))

    12 percent

  3. ((c))

    20 percent

  4. ((d))

    18 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22 percent

53

The reaction between an acid and a base is known as _____.

  1. ((a))

    Sub-alteration reaction

  2. ((b))

    Condensation reaction

  3. ((c))

    Neutralisation reaction

  4. ((d))

    Oxidation reaction

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sub-alteration reaction

54

Who was the founder of Prarthana Samaj?

  1. ((a))

    Ram Singh

  2. ((b))

    Tulsi Ram

  3. ((c))

    Swami Vivekananda

  4. ((d))

    Atmaram Pandurang

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ram Singh

55

The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 belongs to _______ Ministry of India.

  1. ((a))

    Law and Justice

  2. ((b))

    Earth Sciences

  3. ((c))

    Tribal Affairs

  4. ((d))

    Home Affairs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Law and Justice

56

'A Life of the Genius: The Man Who Knew Infinity' is a biography of Indian mathematician _____.

  1. ((a))

    Srinivasa Ramanujan

  2. ((b))

    Aryabhata

  3. ((c))

    Neena Gupta

  4. ((d))

    Acharya Pingala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Srinivasa Ramanujan

57

Out of the following, which one is a fundamental right in the constitution of India?

  1. ((a))

    Right to Freedom

  2. ((b))

    Right to Opportunities

  3. ((c))

    Right to Work

  4. ((d))

    Right to Vote

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Right to Freedom

58

The intervention of the government whether to expand demand or reduce it constitutes the____________.

  1. ((a))

    redistribution function

  2. ((b))

    expenditure function

  3. ((c))

    stabilisation function

  4. ((d))

    transition function

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

redistribution function

59

Which river is also known as Dakshin Ganga?

  1. ((a))

    Tungabhadra

  2. ((b))

    Kaveri

  3. ((c))

    Krishna

  4. ((d))

    Godavari

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tungabhadra

60

Who won the prestigious Abhinandan Saroja National Award 2021 by the National Institute of Indian Classical Dance?

  1. ((a))

    Aparna Satheesan

  2. ((b))

    Saroj Khan

  3. ((c))

    Pandit Birju Maharaj

  4. ((d))

    Srimanta Sankardev

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aparna Satheesan

61

The forces which act in the interior of the earth are called as ______.

  1. ((a))

    endogenic forces

  2. ((b))

    frictional forces

  3. ((c))

    gravitational forces

  4. ((d))

    exogenic forces

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

endogenic forces

62

Which among the following socio religious community was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy?

  1. ((a))

    Prarthana Samaj

  2. ((b))

    Brahmo Samaj

  3. ((c))

    Akali Dal

  4. ((d))

    Arya Samaj

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prarthana Samaj

63

Bahmani Monuments at Gulbarga, Karnataka represent ________ style of architecture.

  1. ((a))

    Deccan

  2. ((b))

    Mameluke

  3. ((c))

    Sikh

  4. ((d))

    Nagara

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Deccan

64

Rukmini Devi Arundale was a famous exponent of which form of dance?

  1. ((a))

    Kuchipudi

  2. ((b))

    Bharatnatyam

  3. ((c))

    Kathakali

  4. ((d))

    Mohiniattam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kuchipudi

65

Unemployment caused by the recession of 2008-2010 is an example of which of the following types of unemployment?

  1. ((a))

    Frictional

  2. ((b))

    Classical

  3. ((c))

    Structural

  4. ((d))

    Cyclical

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Frictional

66

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.

Some plants secrete oils during dry periods, and when it rains, these oils are released on the air.

  1. ((a))

    Some plants secrete oils during

  2. ((b))

    dry periods, and when it rains,

  3. ((c))

    these oils are released on the air.

  4. ((d))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Some plants secrete oils during

67

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Out of the woods

  1. ((a))

    To meet with disaster

  2. ((b))

    Out of danger

  3. ((c))

    Not adhering to rules

  4. ((d))

    To lose contact

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To meet with disaster

68

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

One who makes an active effort to promote human welfare

  1. ((a))

    Philanthropist

  2. ((b))

    Feminist

  3. ((c))

    Sexist

  4. ((d))

    Misogynist

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Philanthropist

69

Choose the sentence with no spelling error.

  1. ((a))

    Servise industries rely on a set of processes.

  2. ((b))

    Service industreis relie on a set of processes.

  3. ((c))

    Service industries rely on a set of procceses.

  4. ((d))

    Service industries rely on a set of processes.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Servise industries rely on a set of processes.

70

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.

The home I _______ with my husband in 1986 still smelled like him.

  1. ((a))

    sharing

  2. ((b))

    had shared

  3. ((c))

    shared

  4. ((d))

    have shared

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Answer: ((a))

sharing

71

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

We didn't mean to ______ all of you waiting.

  1. ((a))

    keep

  2. ((b))

    make

  3. ((c))

    creep

  4. ((d))

    seep

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

keep

72

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.

My parents used to encouraged me to devote more time to study.

  1. ((a))

    encourage me to devote

  2. ((b))

    encourages me to devote

  3. ((c))

    No improvement

  4. ((d))

    encouraging me devoting

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Answer: ((a))

encourage me to devote

73

Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word.

A war has been unleashed on financial untouchability.

  1. ((a))

    confined

  2. ((b))

    regarded

  3. ((c))

    unchained

  4. ((d))

    free

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Answer: ((a))

confined

74

Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Advance

  2. ((b))

    Start

  3. ((c))

    Discribe

  4. ((d))

    Melting

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Answer: ((a))

Advance

75

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Buy a lemon

  1. ((a))

    To not complain

  2. ((b))

    The ability to know what's happening

  3. ((c))

    To buy something that is worthless

  4. ((d))

    Wear fashionable clothing

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Answer: ((a))

To not complain

76

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Everyone who studies forests knows trees have been dying in large and ________ numbers.

  1. ((a))

    minority

  2. ((b))

    scanty

  3. ((c))

    peculiar

  4. ((d))

    massive

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Answer: ((a))

minority

77

Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.

Now, (how much autograph) would you like? I can do joined-up writing now, you know!'

  1. ((a))

    how much many autographs

  2. ((b))

    how many autographs

  3. ((c))

    No correction required

  4. ((d))

    how most autographs

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Answer: ((a))

how much many autographs

78

Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.

A diagram showing the path of planets

  1. ((a))

    Platitude

  2. ((b))

    Horoscope

  3. ((c))

    Zodiac

  4. ((d))

    Planetarium

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Answer: ((a))

Platitude

79

Select the appropriate synonym for the underlined word.

He wasn't entirely convinced.

  1. ((a))

    submerged

  2. ((b))

    accepting

  3. ((c))

    doubting

  4. ((d))

    trustless

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Answer: ((a))

submerged

80

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Proceed

  1. ((a))

    Accidental

  2. ((b))

    Local

  3. ((c))

    Withdraw

  4. ((d))

    Wide

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Answer: ((a))

Accidental

81

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.

Much of the art he / discusses is funny, playing / and mischievous.

  1. ((a))

    discusses is funny, playing

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    and mischievous.

  4. ((d))

    Much of the art he

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Answer: ((a))

discusses is funny, playing

82

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.

Air Travel is the _____ growing emitter of climate change gases.

  1. ((a))

    fastly

  2. ((b))

    fastest

  3. ((c))

    fast

  4. ((d))

    fasting

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Answer: ((a))

fastly

83

Choose the word that means the same as the given word.

Valiance

  1. ((a))

    Dastardliness

  2. ((b))

    Cravenness

  3. ((c))

    Gallantry

  4. ((d))

    Patience

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Answer: ((a))

Dastardliness

84

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.

Just because I am quiet doesn't mean I can't scold you.

  1. ((a))

    I can't scold you.

  2. ((b))

    quiet doesn't mean

  3. ((c))

    Just because I am

  4. ((d))

    No error

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Answer: ((a))

I can't scold you.

85

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.

The water leaked in with a hole in the roof.

  1. ((a))

    through a holes

  2. ((b))

    No improvement

  3. ((c))

    by a holed

  4. ((d))

    through a hole

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Answer: ((a))

through a holes

In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

When Jane died (1)__________ 1850, she was called "one of the most distinguished novelists (2)_______ England has produced" and "the first who (3)_______ that beautiful kind of fiction, the historical romance." The Porter sisters' careers ended (4)_______ as the Brontë sisters were getting started in the early Victorian (5)_______.

86

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  1. ((a))

    on

  2. ((b))

    in

  3. ((c))

    into

  4. ((d))

    at

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Answer: ((a))

on

In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

When Jane died (1)__________ 1850, she was called "one of the most distinguished novelists (2)_______ England has produced" and "the first who (3)_______ that beautiful kind of fiction, the historical romance." The Porter sisters' careers ended (4)_______ as the Brontë sisters were getting started in the early Victorian (5)_______.

87

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

  1. ((a))

    who

  2. ((b))

    which

  3. ((c))

    what

  4. ((d))

    whose

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Answer: ((a))

who

88

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

  1. ((a))

    energized

  2. ((b))

    casted

  3. ((c))

    introduced

  4. ((d))

    dismissed

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Answer: ((a))

energized

89

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

  1. ((a))

    lest

  2. ((b))

    that

  3. ((c))

    just

  4. ((d))

    must

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Answer: ((a))

lest

90

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  1. ((a))

    period

  2. ((b))

    terms

  3. ((c))

    session

  4. ((d))

    spell

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Answer: ((a))

period

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