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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 04 May 2023 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

The average weight of 10 boys is increased by 3 kg if one of them weighing 40 kg is replaced by a new boy. The weight of the new boy is:

  1. ((a))

    45 kg

  2. ((b))

    70 kg

  3. ((c))

    80 kg

  4. ((d))

    40 kg

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Answer: ((a))

45 kg

2

What is the value of 15613×14724×849\frac{156}{13} × \frac{147}{24}× \frac{8}{49} of 24144\frac{24}{144}?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

3

The monthly consumption of milk for 90 students in a school hostel is 183 litres. If the monthly ration of milk is increased to 915 litres, then how many students can be accommodated in the hostel? (Assuming that per capita consumption of milk remains the same)

  1. ((a))

    250

  2. ((b))

    550

  3. ((c))

    450

  4. ((d))

    350

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Answer: ((a))

250

4

 Find the value of 56 ÷ 8 × 3 + 30 - 25 ÷ 5 + 10.

  1. ((a))

    56

  2. ((b))

    54

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    48

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Answer: ((a))

56

5

Priya borrowed a certain sum at the rate of 12% per annum. If she paid Rs. 10176 at the end of 2 years as interest compounded annually. What was the sum she borrowed?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 30000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 20000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 50000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 40000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 30000

6

Simplify: 34 - [28 - {12 - (8 - 2 - 3)}].

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    34

  4. ((d))

    19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

7

A man bought an old printer for Rs. 2200 and spent Rs. 800 on its repair. He sold it for Rs. 3600. Find his profit percentage.

  1. ((a))

    30%

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    15%

  4. ((d))

    25%

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Answer: ((a))

30%

8

A solid cylinder having radius of base as 21 cm and height as 16 cm is bisected from its height to get two identical cylinders. What will be the percentage increase in the total surface area?

  1. ((a))

    56.76 percent

  2. ((b))

    42.52 percent

  3. ((c))

    62.34 percent

  4. ((d))

    48.88 percent

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Answer: ((a))

56.76 percent

9

What will be the curved surface area of cylinder having radius 20 cm and height 34 cm? (use π = 3.14)

  1. ((a))

    3245.7 cm2

  2. ((b))

    4328.98 cm2

  3. ((c))

    4270.4 cm2

  4. ((d))

    4320.6 cm2

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Answer: ((a))

3245.7 cm2

10

The first, third and fourth terms of a proportion are 8, 16 and 6 respectively. What is the second term?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    12

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Answer: ((a))

3

11

An airplane covers a certain distance at a speed of 400 km/hr in 8 hours. To cover the same distance in 5 hours, the speed of the airplane will be:

  1. ((a))

    640 km / hr

  2. ((b))

    680 km / hr

  3. ((c))

    580 km / hr

  4. ((d))

    600 km / hr

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Answer: ((a))

640 km / hr

12

Riya alone can complete a piece of work in 6 days while Siya alone can do the same work in 9 days. If they both work together, then how many days will be required to finish the work?

  1. ((a))

    45/13 days

  2. ((b))

    18/5 days

  3. ((c))

    33/17 days

  4. ((d))

    55/16 days

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Answer: ((a))

45/13 days

13

If 8 men working 8 hours per day for 8 days produces 64 chairs, then how many chairs 4 men will produce working 4 hours per day for 4 days?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

14

The following table shows the distance (in km) travelled by different vehicles on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Find the total distance travelled by vehicle A.

VehicleMondayTuesdayWednesday
A100274320
B210330410
C140450500
D220156180
E242188190
  1. ((a))

    694 km

  2. ((b))

    688 km

  3. ((c))

    710 km

  4. ((d))

    880 km

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Answer: ((a))

694 km

15

When the price of an article was increased by 5% its sale reduced by 10%. What was net effect on the revenue?

  1. ((a))

    5% increase

  2. ((b))

    5.5% decrease

  3. ((c))

    5.5% increase

  4. ((d))

    5% decrease

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Answer: ((a))

5% increase

16

The following bar graph shows the birthday months of 30 students of a class. How many students have their birthday during Jul-Nov?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

17

A car travels 80 km in first hour and 70 km in second hour. What is the average speed of the car? 

  1. ((a))

    150 km / hr

  2. ((b))

    80 km / hr

  3. ((c))

    75 km / hr

  4. ((d))

    100 km / hr

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Answer: ((a))

150 km / hr

18

A man sold an item for Rs. 33750 and incurred a loss of 25%. At what price should he sold the item to have a profit of 25% ?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 45000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 52450

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 40850

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 56250

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 45000

19

How much time will it take for an amount of Rs. 600 to yield Rs. 54 as interest at 3% per annum of simple interest ?

  1. ((a))

    1 year

  2. ((b))

    2 year

  3. ((c))

    4 year

  4. ((d))

    3 year

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Answer: ((a))

1 year

20

On a deal, the car dealer allowed 1% discount to a customer. If the discount allowed was Rs. 4000, then what is the selling price of the car?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 388500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 380500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 395600

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 396000

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 388500

21

Eight teachers Anil, Kamal, Ram, Sanjay, Aakash, Vivek, Rahul and Ramu are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Ramu is third to the left of Ram. Vivek is third to the right of Ram. Aakash is to the immediate right of Anil. Sanjay is not the immediate neighbour of Ram or Ramu. Rahul is second to the left of Anil. Who is second to the left of Kamal?

  1. ((a))

    Ram

  2. ((b))

    Rahul

  3. ((c))

    Aakash

  4. ((d))

    Ramu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ram

22

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. Some L are M.

II. All G are M.

Conclusion:

I. No G is L.

II. No M is L.

III. Some M are G.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and III follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion III follows

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follows

23

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

25, 23, 19, 11, - 5,?

  1. ((a))
    • 40
  2. ((b))
    • 30 
  3. ((c))
    • 50
  4. ((d))
    • 37
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Answer: ((a))
  • 40
24

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

 

7 : 125 :: 8 : 216 ::  9 : ?

  1. ((a))

    755

  2. ((b))

    824

  3. ((c))

    343

  4. ((d))

    729

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

755

25

In a certain code language. FOUR' is written as '6PV18'. How will 'DARK' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    4B1S1

  2. ((b))

    4SB11

  3. ((c))

    4BS11

  4. ((d))

    4BS12

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Answer: ((a))

4B1S1

26

After interchanging which two signs, the value of the given equation will be '1'?

12 × 6 - 28 + 3 ÷ 9

  1. ((a))

    × and +

  2. ((b))
    • and -
  3. ((c))

    ÷ and ×

  4. ((d))

    × and -

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Answer: ((a))

× and +

27

In a certain code language, 'BADAM' is written as '69760', 'JBDN' is written as '0849', 'CANDY' is written as '39654'. How is 'B' written in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    6

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Answer: ((a))

0

28

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))

29

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 B are V.

II. All K are B.

Conclusion:

I. All K are V.

II. No V is B.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follows

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follows

30

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

TABC, QCYE, NEVG, KGSI,?

  1. ((a))

    HJPL

  2. ((b))

    GIPK

  3. ((c))

    HIQK

  4. ((d))

    HIPK

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Answer: ((a))

HJPL

31

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

TR4 : XC64 :: AC3 : EN27 :: FP6 : ?

  1. ((a))

    JA216

  2. ((b))

    JB125

  3. ((c))

    JA125

  4. ((d))

    JB216

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JA216

32

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

164, 139, 114, 89, 64,?

  1. ((a))

    29

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    49

  4. ((d))

    39

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29

33

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34

Six teachers Anil. Kamal, Ram, Sanjay, Aakash and Vivek are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Ram is third to the right of Vivek. Vivek is second to the right of Anil. Aakash is to the immediate right of Anil. Kamal is not the immediate neighbour of Vivek. Who is second to the left of Sanjay?

  1. ((a))

    Aakash

  2. ((b))

    Ram

  3. ((c))

    Anil

  4. ((d))

    Kamal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aakash

35

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)

(4, 64, 4)

(5, 100, 5)

  1. ((a))

    (8, 256, 8)

  2. ((b))

    (6, 196, 6)

  3. ((c))

    (10, 200, 10)

  4. ((d))

    (25, 100, 4)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(8, 256, 8)

36

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.

ARB : ZPY :: ? :  XVD :: PIN : LGN

  1. ((a))

    EYZ

  2. ((b))

    EXZ

  3. ((c))

    FXZ

  4. ((d))

    FYZ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EYZ

37

Speed of six bikes T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 and T6 are compared. Speed of T6 is more than only three bikes. No two bikes have same speed. Speed of T4 is more than T2 but less than T6. Speed of T3 is not less than T5. Speed of T2 and T5 is not least. How many bikes have less speed than T3?

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0

38

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

8 + 9 ÷ 5 × 4 - 2 = 7

  1. ((a))

    = and +

  2. ((b))
    • and =
  3. ((c))

    ÷ and  -

  4. ((d))
    • and -
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

= and +

39

In a certain code language, 'PROFIT is coded as "VIHOTP'. What is the code for 'RACING' in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    INKCCR

  2. ((b))

    INKCRC

  3. ((c))

    INKRCC

  4. ((d))

    ILNCCR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

INKCCR

40

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))

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

Mallika Sarabhai received the prestigious ____________  award by Government of India in the year 2010.

  1. ((a))

    Padma Bhushan

  2. ((b))

    Padma Vibhushan

  3. ((c))

    Jnanpith Award

  4. ((d))

    Bharat Ratna

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Padma Bhushan

42

In West Bengal, localised thunderstorms are known as ___________.

  1. ((a))

    Loo

  2. ((b))

    Chinook

  3. ((c))

    Mango showers

  4. ((d))

    Kaal Baisakhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Loo

43

Pandit Kishan Maharaj was a famous Indian __________ player.

  1. ((a))

    Sitar

  2. ((b))

    Sarangi

  3. ((c))

    Flute

  4. ((d))

    Tabla

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sitar

44

Viceroy Curzon partitioned Bengal in ___________.

  1. ((a))

    1905

  2. ((b))

    1901

  3. ((c))

    1907

  4. ((d))

    1903

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1905

45

The process of depositing a layer of zinc on iron is called __________.

  1. ((a))

    galvanization

  2. ((b))

    filtration

  3. ((c))

    sedimentation

  4. ((d))

    crystallisation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

galvanization

46

Prithviraja III defeated Afghan ruler sultan Muhammad Ghori in ___________.

  1. ((a))

    1191

  2. ((b))

    1292

  3. ((c))

    1192

  4. ((d))

    1291

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1191

47

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main parts of cell?

  1. ((a))

    Nucleus

  2. ((b))

    Cytoplasm

  3. ((c))

    Vacuole

  4. ((d))

    Cell membrane

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nucleus

48

Part IV of the Indian constitution provides for ____________.

  1. ((a))

    Fundamental Duties

  2. ((b))

    Directive Principles of State policy

  3. ((c))

    Fundamental Rights

  4. ((d))

    Union Executive

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fundamental Duties

49

Which of the following is not a valid stroke in a swimming competition?

  1. ((a))

    Breast stroke

  2. ((b))

    Front stroke

  3. ((c))

    Leg stroke

  4. ((d))

    Back stroke

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Breast stroke

50

What was the capital of Vajji Mahajanapada?

  1. ((a))

    Hastinapura

  2. ((b))

    Vaishali

  3. ((c))

    Ujjain

  4. ((d))

    Rajagriha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hastinapura

51

Nati is a folk dance of which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Andhra Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Himachal Pradesh

52

Under 'SAMRIDDHI 2022-23 (Strengthening & Augmentation of Municipal Revenue for Infrastructure Development in Delhi)', people will be able to pay only the principal amount of the current and pending tax of past ___________ years for residential properties.

  1. ((a))

    six

  2. ((b))

    eight

  3. ((c))

    five

  4. ((d))

    ten

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

six

53

Those organisms which take food synthesized by plants are called ___________.

  1. ((a))

    Phototrophic

  2. ((b))

    Heterotrophs

  3. ((c))

    Autotrophic 

  4. ((d))

    Saprotrophs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Phototrophic

54

"Agricultural Census" is conducted in India at an interval of _________.

  1. ((a))

    six years

  2. ((b))

    five years

  3. ((c))

    four years

  4. ((d))

    ten years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

six years

55

The forces which work on the surface of the earth are called _____________.

  1. ((a))

    frictional forces

  2. ((b))

    endogenic forces

  3. ((c))

    conventional forces

  4. ((d))

    exogenic forces

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

frictional forces

56

In which of the following decades, there was a negative growth rate in Indian population?

  1. ((a))

    1911 - 1921

  2. ((b))

    1941 - 1951

  3. ((c))

    1961 - 1971

  4. ((d))

    1921 - 1931

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1911 - 1921

57

Which among the following Acts established the dual system of control by the British government and the East India Company in India?

  1. ((a))

    Pitt's India Act, 1784

  2. ((b))

    Montague-Chelmsford Reform (Government of India Act), 1919

  3. ((c))

    Charter Act, 1793

  4. ((d))

    Charter Act, 1813

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pitt's India Act, 1784

58

National Waterway 2 (NW 2) is the Sadiya - Dhubri stretch of the ___________ river.

  1. ((a))

    Brahmaputra

  2. ((b))

    Ganga

  3. ((c))

    Son

  4. ((d))

    Krishna

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brahmaputra

59

In Badminton, the length and width of the doubles court shall be of ______________.

  1. ((a))

    12.20 m × 6.20 m

  2. ((b))

    13.40 m × 6.10 m

  3. ((c))

    13.40 m × 5.20 m

  4. ((d))

    13.20 m × 6.50 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12.20 m × 6.20 m

60

Shinzo Abe, who recently died, served as Prime Minister of ___________.

  1. ((a))

    North Korea

  2. ((b))

    Japan

  3. ((c))

    South Korea

  4. ((d))

    Thailand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

North Korea

61

Which among the famous novels is written by Indian author R. K. Narayan?

  1. ((a))

    The dark room

  2. ((b))

    The Suitable boy

  3. ((c))

    Unaccustomed Earth

  4. ((d))

    Half Girlfriend

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The dark room

62

The festival of Navroz or nowroj is celebrated as new year of which community?

  1. ((a))

    Buddhist

  2. ((b))

    Parsi

  3. ((c))

    Sindhi

  4. ((d))

    Jainism

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Buddhist

63

In national income accounting, GVA stands for ___________.

  1. ((a))

    General vesting added

  2. ((b))

    General visited account

  3. ((c))

    Gross value accounting

  4. ((d))

    Gross value added

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

General vesting added

64

As per census 2011, what is the position of Uttar Pradesh with respect to the total population of India?

  1. ((a))

    Fourth

  2. ((b))

    First

  3. ((c))

    Third

  4. ((d))

    Second

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fourth

65

The Brihadeshwara temple at Tanjore was built by _________ rulers.

  1. ((a))

    Chola

  2. ((b))

    Chandella

  3. ((c))

    Pallava

  4. ((d))

    Solanki

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chola

66

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

The rabbit was remain stationary to avoid being seen.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement

  2. ((b))

    remain stationary

  3. ((c))

    remained stationary

  4. ((d))

    were remained stationary

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No improvement

67

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

Improved policing/ is vitally but/ not sufficient.

  1. ((a))

    is vitally but

  2. ((b))

    Improved policing

  3. ((c))

    not sufficient.

  4. ((d))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

is vitally but

68

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In the groove

  1. ((a))

    To muse on in an aimless manner

  2. ((b))

    Starting to perform very well

  3. ((c))

    Simplify the producers

  4. ((d))

    A widely debated issue

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To muse on in an aimless manner

69

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Advantage

  1. ((a))

    Boon

  2. ((b))

    Vital

  3. ((c))

    Unfrock

  4. ((d))

    Vengeance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Boon

70

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

While persimmons can be / use in pies and tarts, you / can also enjoy them plain.

  1. ((a))

    While persimmons can be

  2. ((b))

    use in pies and tarts, you

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    can also enjoy them plain.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

While persimmons can be

71

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Reluctant

  1. ((a))

    Loathe

  2. ((b))

    Cagey

  3. ((c))

    Inclined

  4. ((d))

    Abatis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Loathe

72

Fill in the blank with appropriate word.

His place was __________ in the team after he displayed his explosive batting style.

  1. ((a))

    fermented

  2. ((b))

    affected

  3. ((c))

    belittled

  4. ((d))

    cemented

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fermented

73

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

The cat was lastly see in the backyard.

  1. ((a))

    last saw in

  2. ((b))

    No improvement

  3. ((c))

    last seen in

  4. ((d))

    last see in

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

last saw in

74

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

A feeling of excitement or happiness

  1. ((a))

    Exhilaration

  2. ((b))

    Desolation

  3. ((c))

    Passion

  4. ((d))

    Simulation

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Answer: ((a))

Exhilaration

75

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

Don't you be clever with me, boy! I want to know what you're really ____________.

  1. ((a))

    on to

  2. ((b))

    up to

  3. ((c))

    in to

  4. ((d))

    up about

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Answer: ((a))

on to

76

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

It is believed that difficult tasks demand lot of our resources.

  1. ((a))

    It is believed that

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    difficult tasks demand lot

  4. ((d))

    of our resources.

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Answer: ((a))

It is believed that

77

Fill in the blank with appropriate option. 

The first time that nuclear radiation has been washed off with a __________.

  1. ((a))

    fast shower

  2. ((b))

    quick shower

  3. ((c))

    speedy shower

  4. ((d))

    energetic shower

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Answer: ((a))

fast shower

78

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The necessity of resisting the _____________ demands of the prophets led to the introduction of new rules for distinguishing true and false prophets.

  1. ((a))

    unimpeachable

  2. ((b))

    relentless

  3. ((c))

    irreparable

  4. ((d))

    imperturbable

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Answer: ((a))

unimpeachable

79

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Connievence

  2. ((b))

    Conniavance

  3. ((c))

    Connivance

  4. ((d))

    Conivance

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Answer: ((a))

Connievence

80

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

Difficult to interpret or understand

  1. ((a))

    Explicable

  2. ((b))

    Emulate

  3. ((c))

    Enigmatic

  4. ((d))

    Endemic

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Answer: ((a))

Explicable

81

Select the most appropriate antonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence.

Any book on any subject risks irrelevance or smallness compared to this (behemoth).

  1. ((a))

    Monster

  2. ((b))

    Colossus

  3. ((c))

    Dreadnought

  4. ((d))

    Midget

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Answer: ((a))

Monster

82

Select the most appropriate meaning of the bracketed idiom in the given sentence.

I think I might take (French leave) this afternoon and go to the cinema.

  1. ((a))

    To try hard

  2. ((b))

    Absence without permission

  3. ((c))

    To be inconsistent

  4. ((d))

    To have a slight encounter

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Answer: ((a))

To try hard

83

Four sentences are given, out of which three have spelling errors. Choose the sentence with all correctly spelt words.

  1. ((a))

    They superseded the old statute with a new one.

  2. ((b))

    They will be celebrating their twelth anniversary this April. 

  3. ((c))

    He had no sense of rhythme whatsoever.

  4. ((d))

    I wrote her a reciept for the money.

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Answer: ((a))

They superseded the old statute with a new one.

84

Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence.

From start to finish, the treatment of the defendants was a (travesty) of legal due process.

  1. ((a))

    magic

  2. ((b))

    mockery

  3. ((c))

    tribute

  4. ((d))

    slurry

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Answer: ((a))

magic

85

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

He had to brake suddenly to avoiding hitting the deer.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement

  2. ((b))

    avoided hitting

  3. ((c))

    avoided hits

  4. ((d))

    avoid hitting

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Answer: ((a))

No improvement

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.

Pumpkins contain high levels of (1) __________. These are molecules that fight harmful free radicals, a (2) __________ of unstable molecule that can sometimes (3) __________ damage to our cells, which may cause ageing and contribute to (4) __________ diseases over time. While some antioxidants occur (5) __________ in our bodies, others we get from fruits and vegetables.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    sentiments

  2. ((b))

    atoms

  3. ((c))

    antioxidants

  4. ((d))

    supplements

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Answer: ((a))

sentiments

87

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

  1. ((a))

    pattern

  2. ((b))

    subject

  3. ((c))

    type

  4. ((d))

    term

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Answer: ((a))

pattern

88

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

  1. ((a))

    treats

  2. ((b))

    plan

  3. ((c))

    fall

  4. ((d))

    cause

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Answer: ((a))

treats

89

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

  1. ((a))

    spotted

  2. ((b))

    various

  3. ((c))

    neutral

  4. ((d))

    references

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Answer: ((a))

spotted

90

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

  1. ((a))

    casually

  2. ((b))

    naturally

  3. ((c))

    systematically

  4. ((d))

    informally

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Answer: ((a))

casually

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