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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 08 May 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

90 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

Session 1 (40 questions)

1

A person can walk at a speed of 0.5 meters/second. How far will he walk in 8 minutes?

  1. ((a))

    250 m

  2. ((b))

    200 m

  3. ((c))

    120 m

  4. ((d))

    240 m

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Answer: ((a))

250 m

2

The third proportional to 4 and 6 is:

  1. ((a))

    36

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    6

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Answer: ((a))

36

3

The average runs of a cricket player of 10 innings were 40. How many runs must she make in her next inning so as to increase her average of runs by 3?

  1. ((a))

    53

  2. ((b))

    43

  3. ((c))

    63

  4. ((d))

    73

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Answer: ((a))

53

4

Anil is 12.5 percent more efficient than Sachin. If Sachin alone can finish a work in 10 days, then in how many days will Anil alone finish the same work?

  1. ((a))

    (80/9) days

  2. ((b))

    (70/9) days

  3. ((c))

    (80/7) days

  4. ((d))

    (70/11) days

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Answer: ((a))

(80/9) days

5

A wire is in the form of square with side 44 cm. It is bent to form a circle. What is the radius of the circle?

  1. ((a))

    16 cm

  2. ((b))

    28 cm

  3. ((c))

    21 cm

  4. ((d))

    32 cm

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Answer: ((a))

16 cm

6

A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5 ∶ 2. If 4 liters of water is added to the mixture, the ratio becomes 5 ∶ 4. What is the quantity of milk in the given mixture?

  1. ((a))

    10 liters

  2. ((b))

    2 litres

  3. ((c))

    5 litres

  4. ((d))

    8 litres

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Answer: ((a))

10 liters

7

What is the single equivalent price increase for two successive price increase of 5% and 8% on an item?

  1. ((a))

    15.5%

  2. ((b))

    14.2%

  3. ((c))

    12.5%

  4. ((d))

    13.4%

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Answer: ((a))

15.5%

8

A person walks 10 km at a speed of 2.5 km per hour, then runs 10 km at a speed of 5 km per hour and then goes 30 km by bus at the speed of 30 km per hour. What is the average speed of the man?

  1. ((a))

    9 kmph

  2. ((b))

    7.14 kmph

  3. ((c))

    7 kmph

  4. ((d))

    8.25 kmph

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 kmph

9

A cuboid whose sides are 8 cm, 27 cm and 64 cm is melted to form a new cube. What is the respective ratio of the total surface area of the cuboid and cube?

  1. ((a))

    329 ∶ 237

  2. ((b))

    291 ∶ 203

  3. ((c))

    349 ∶ 248

  4. ((d))

    307 ∶ 216

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

329 ∶ 237

10

The following bar graph shows the total number of employees in 4 different companies.

What is the sum of female employees of company Q and company S?

  1. ((a))

    1240

  2. ((b))

    485

  3. ((c))

    1375

  4. ((d))

    890

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Answer: ((a))

1240

11

The difference between the compound interest (compounding annually) and simple interest on a sum at the rate of 30 percent per annum for 2 years is Rs. 3600. What is the sum?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 50000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 60000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 75000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 40000

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 50000

12

The value of 8000 ÷ 10 × {(8 - 4) + (36 - 24)} is:

  1. ((a))

    6400

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    12800

  4. ((d))

    800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6400

13

What is the value of 0.8 × 0.8 × 0.8 + 0.7 × 0.7 × 0.7 + 2.52?

  1. ((a))

    3.375

  2. ((b))

    5.165

  3. ((c))

    4.275

  4. ((d))

    2.125

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Answer: ((a))

3.375

14

Rohan alone can do a work in 10 days and Mohan alone can do the same work in 15 days. In how many days will they together complete the same work?

  1. ((a))

    7 days

  2. ((b))

    4 days

  3. ((c))

    6 days

  4. ((d))

    5 days

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Answer: ((a))

7 days

15

What is the effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 10% per annum payable half-yearly?

  1. ((a))

    12.75%

  2. ((b))

    9.25%

  3. ((c))

    10.25%

  4. ((d))

    11.50%

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Answer: ((a))

12.75%

16

A person bought some pens at the rate of 30 for a rupee and sold them at the rate of 20 for a rupee. What is the profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    50 percent

  2. ((b))

    75 percent

  3. ((c))

    66.66 percent

  4. ((d))

    33.33 percent

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Answer: ((a))

50 percent

17

X, Y and Z enter into a partnership. X invests some money at the beginning. Y Invests thrice the amount of X after 4 months and Z invest double the amount of Y after 9 months from the beginning. If the annual gain be Rs. 450000, then what is the share of Y?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 150000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 100000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 300000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 200000

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 150000

18

A water purifier is on sale for 10% discount on the original price. A store- wide sale results in an additional discount of 15%. What is the total discount on the original price?

  1. ((a))

    22.50%

  2. ((b))

    23.50%

  3. ((c))

    18.50%

  4. ((d))

    19.50%

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Answer: ((a))

22.50%

19

What is the value of 6655+4433+2213×3+2×31\frac{66-55+44-33+22}{13 \times 3+2 \times 3-1}?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    44

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

20

The table given below shows the expenditure on six articles by two families A and B.

ArticlesAB
P40120
Q6070
R8090
S10050
T11040
U9080

Which of the following statement is NOT correct?

I. The expenditure on article R by A is 28.56 percent more than the expenditure on Q by B.

II. The difference between average expenditure on article P and Q by A and the average expenditure on R and S by B is 20.

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II

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Answer: ((a))

Both I and II

21

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror MN is placed to the right side of the figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

22

Five brothers Drake, David, Dany, Derk, and Dim are sitting on a bench facing north. Derk is sitting to the immediate right of Dany. Dim is sitting exactly in between Drake and David. No one sits to the left of Drake. Who sits to the immediate left of Dany?

  1. ((a))

    Dim

  2. ((b))

    Drake

  3. ((c))

    David

  4. ((d))

    Derk

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Answer: ((a))

Dim

23

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

Butterfly ∶ Caterpillar ∶∶ Sheep ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    Pigeon

  2. ((b))

    Cat

  3. ((c))

    Kitty

  4. ((d))

    Lamb

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Answer: ((a))

Pigeon

24

In a certain code language, 'WORLD' is coded as '5', 'UPDATE' is coded as '6'. What is the code for 'GLOBALLY' in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

25

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

D, H, L, P, T, ?

  1. ((a))

    X

  2. ((b))

    R

  3. ((c))

    M

  4. ((d))

    P

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Answer: ((a))

X

26

Six sisters Anu, Ankita, Asha, Amy, Anveshi and Aisha are sitting around a circular table facing each other. Anu sits to the immediate left of Ankita. Amy sits exactly between Asha and Aisha. Aisha does not sit adjacent to Anveshi who sits second to the right of Anu. Who sits to the immediate right of Ankita?

  1. ((a))

    Asha

  2. ((b))

    Anveshi

  3. ((c))

    Aisha

  4. ((d))

    Amy

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Answer: ((a))

Asha

27

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

13 ∶ 182 ∶∶ 17 ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    280

  2. ((b))

    306

  3. ((c))

    360

  4. ((d))

    440

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Answer: ((a))

280

28

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

6 A (9 D 3) C 4 = ?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    7

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Answer: ((a))

5

29

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

DMK ∶ ENJ ∶∶ QOC ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    PRM

  2. ((b))

    BRP

  3. ((c))

    RBP

  4. ((d))

    RPB

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Answer: ((a))

PRM

30

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

4 × 8 - 12 + 5 = 16

  1. ((a))

    8 and 5

  2. ((b))

    12 and 16

  3. ((c))

    16 and 8

  4. ((d))

    4 and 5

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Answer: ((a))

8 and 5

31

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

75, 76, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, 85, 87, ?

  1. ((a))

    96

  2. ((b))

    88

  3. ((c))

    80

  4. ((d))

    90

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

96

32

Seven friends M, N, O, P, Q, R, and S having different heights are standing in ascending order of their heights. The tallest person stands on the right and the shortest on the left. Only three friends are taller than O. R is shorter than only Q. N is taller than both P and M but shorter than S. Who is the third tallest?

  1. ((a))

    O

  2. ((b))

    P

  3. ((c))

    N

  4. ((d))

    S

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

O

33

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

Statements:

All birds are crows.

Some crows are parrots.

No crow is a pigeon.

Conclusions:

I. No parrot is a pigeon.

II. Some birds are parrots.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

34

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern. (rotation is not allowed)

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36

In a certain code language, 'BONE' is written as 'F15R5'. How will 'NOSE' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    R51W5

  2. ((b))

    R61W5

  3. ((c))

    R15W5

  4. ((d))

    R5W51

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R51W5

37

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

13, 9, 5, 1, -3, -7, -11, ?

  1. ((a))

    -14

  2. ((b))

    -16

  3. ((c))

    -15

  4. ((d))

    -13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-14

38

In a certain code language, 'WODMF' is written as 'ZRDKD'. How will 'EIDMC' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    HDLAK

  2. ((b))

    HDLKA

  3. ((c))

    HLDKA

  4. ((d))

    HALDA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HDLAK

39

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

Statements:

Some milk are curd.

Some curd are butter.

Conclusions:

I. Some milk are butter.

II. Some butter are curd.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

40

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

First row- 64, 69, 74

Second row- 26, 31, 36

Third row- 49, 54, ?

  1. ((a))

    65

  2. ((b))

    37

  3. ((c))

    53

  4. ((d))

    59

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

Raut Nacha is a famous folk dance form of _____ state of India.

  1. ((a))

    Sikkim

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Chhattisgarh

  4. ((d))

    Punjab

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sikkim

42

As per Schedule 8 of the Indian Constitution, how many official languages are there in India?

  1. ((a))

    42

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    32

  4. ((d))

    22

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

42

43

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was established in ______.

  1. ((a))

    1928

  2. ((b))

    1926

  3. ((c))

    1924

  4. ((d))

    1922

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1928

44

Which device is used to either break electric circuit or to complete it?

  1. ((a))

    Switch

  2. ((b))

    Insulators

  3. ((c))

    Bulb

  4. ((d))

    Wires

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Switch

45

Which article of the Indian constitution talks about Oath or affirmation by the President?

  1. ((a))

    Article 45

  2. ((b))

    Article 72

  3. ((c))

    Article 56

  4. ((d))

    Article 60

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 45

46

Rani - Ki - Vav (the Queen's stepwell) is situated on the banks of which river?

  1. ((a))

    Yamuna

  2. ((b))

    Saraswati

  3. ((c))

    Krishna

  4. ((d))

    Ganga

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Yamuna

47

What is the official reason given by Britishers after partition of Bengal in 1905?

  1. ((a))

    To check on Extremist activities

  2. ((b))

    Easy Movement of army

  3. ((c))

    Economic Progress

  4. ((d))

    Administrative Convenience

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To check on Extremist activities

48

Generally, in India population census is conducted after how many years?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

49

Ustaad Allauddin Khan, a famous Indian musician is associated with _____ musical instrument.

  1. ((a))

    Surbahar

  2. ((b))

    Sarod

  3. ((c))

    Santoor

  4. ((d))

    Sitar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Surbahar

50

The main minerals constituents of the continental mass are ________ and ________.

  1. ((a))

    oxygen, carbon

  2. ((b))

    silica, magnesium

  3. ((c))

    silica, alumina

  4. ((d))

    alumina, magnesium

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

oxygen, carbon

51

Roger Federer is a famous player of _________ sport.

  1. ((a))

    Lawn Tennis

  2. ((b))

    Football

  3. ((c))

    Rugby

  4. ((d))

    Lawn Bowls

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lawn Tennis

52

According to census 2011, which is the second largest religious minority of India?

  1. ((a))

    Christians

  2. ((b))

    Buddhist

  3. ((c))

    Sikhs

  4. ((d))

    Muslim

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Christians

53

'I2U2' initiative is also referred as ________.

  1. ((a))

    East Asian Quad

  2. ((b))

    West European Quad

  3. ((c))

    East European Quad

  4. ((d))

    West Asian Quad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

East Asian Quad

54

During the reign of which of the following Pallavas, Hiuen Tsang visited the Pallava capital Kanchi?

  1. ((a))

    Mahendravarman I

  2. ((b))

    Mahendravarman II

  3. ((c))

    Narasimhavarman II

  4. ((d))

    Narasimhavarman I

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mahendravarman I

55

Cultivation of wheat thrives best in which type of soil?

  1. ((a))

    Red soil

  2. ((b))

    Black soil

  3. ((c))

    Well drained loamy soil

  4. ((d))

    Yellow soil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Red soil

56

Which component of the cell organelles principally performs the function of packaging materials, to be delivered either to the intra-cellular targets or secreted outside the cell?

  1. ((a))

    Mitochondria

  2. ((b))

    Chloroplast

  3. ((c))

    Golgi Apparatus

  4. ((d))

    Chromosomes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mitochondria

57

Which of the following will NOT participate in the election of president?

  1. ((a))

    Elected members of state legislative assemblies

  2. ((b))

    Elected Rajya Sabha Members

  3. ((c))

    Elected members of state legislative council

  4. ((d))

    Elected Lok Sabha Members

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Elected members of state legislative assemblies

58

The result of English Education Act of 1835 was to make ____ as a medium of instruction for _____ education.

  1. ((a))

    vernacular, primary

  2. ((b))

    English, primary

  3. ((c))

    English, higher

  4. ((d))

    vernacular, higher

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

vernacular, primary

59

What is the jelly like substance between the nucleus and the cell membrane called?

  1. ((a))

    cytoplasm

  2. ((b))

    cell wall

  3. ((c))

    plasma membrane

  4. ((d))

    plasma

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

cytoplasm

60

Which organization is associated with the estimation of the poverty line in India?

  1. ((a))

    Reserve Bank of India

  2. ((b))

    NITI Aayog

  3. ((c))

    Indian Council of Agricultural Research

  4. ((d))

    National Sample Survey Organisation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reserve Bank of India

61

When was the Tattvabodhini Sabha founded by Debendra Nath Tagore?

  1. ((a))

    1839

  2. ((b))

    1845

  3. ((c))

    1832

  4. ((d))

    1854

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1839

62

Andaman Islands and Nicobar islands are separated by a water body which is called the _______.

  1. ((a))

    Palk Strait

  2. ((b))

    Conolly Canal

  3. ((c))

    Ten Degree Channel

  4. ((d))

    Gulf of Mannar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Palk Strait

63

In November 2022, Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela held in _____.

  1. ((a))

    197 districts

  2. ((b))

    120 districts

  3. ((c))

    152 districts

  4. ((d))

    182 districts

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

197 districts

64

In the early 18th century, Rajput Ruler Sawai Raja Jai Singh founded his new capital at _____.

  1. ((a))

    Jodhpur

  2. ((b))

    Udaipur

  3. ((c))

    Ajmer

  4. ((d))

    Jaipur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jodhpur

65

Navreh is the lunar new year that is celebrated in which of the following states/union territories?

  1. ((a))

    Assam

  2. ((b))

    Manipur

  3. ((c))

    Sikkim

  4. ((d))

    Jammu and Kashmir

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Assam

66

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

Absence

  1. ((a))

    Vanity

  2. ((b))

    Privation

  3. ((c))

    Dearth

  4. ((d))

    Surfeit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vanity

67

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

The political economy of reforms teaches us one major lesson loud and clearer.

  1. ((a))

    teaches us one major

  2. ((b))

    lesson loud and clearer.

  3. ((c))

    The political economy of reforms

  4. ((d))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

teaches us one major

68

Select the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the bracketed word given in the sentence below.

The sky was alight from (top) to horizon.

  1. ((a))

    base

  2. ((b))

    zenith

  3. ((c))

    start

  4. ((d))

    summit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

base

69

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

A person who leaves his native country to settle in another

  1. ((a))

    Emigrant

  2. ((b))

    Itinerant

  3. ((c))

    Domicile

  4. ((d))

    Nomad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Emigrant

70

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Withdraw

  1. ((a))

    Engage

  2. ((b))

    Persevere

  3. ((c))

    Retreat

  4. ((d))

    Combine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Engage

71

Select the word from the options which is exactly opposite in meaning to the bracketed word given in the sentence below.

She must have an (affinity) for women with dark hair.

  1. ((a))

    Tendency

  2. ((b))

    Dislike

  3. ((c))

    Dodge

  4. ((d))

    Stand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tendency

72

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

Your ears are itching / because you are having an / allergic reaction.

  1. ((a))

    allergic reaction.

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    because you are having an

  4. ((d))

    Your ears are itching

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

allergic reaction.

73

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

Every story in this collection is unique, inspirational, and _____.

  1. ((a))

    sustainable

  2. ((b))

    apprehensive

  3. ((c))

    relatable

  4. ((d))

    culpable

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Answer: ((a))

sustainable

74

The statement below has been given with bracketed text. Select the option with correct idiom for the bracketed text.

His mother and I (share the same opinion) about his decision to drop out of college.

  1. ((a))

    leave no stone unturned

  2. ((b))

    paint the town red

  3. ((c))

    see eye to eye

  4. ((d))

    feel blue

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

leave no stone unturned

75

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

Born with silver spoon in one's mouth

  1. ((a))

    To accomplish two tasks in one attempt

  2. ((b))

    Useful for one's purpose

  3. ((c))

    A work which needs tremendous energy

  4. ((d))

    Born in a very rich family

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Answer: ((a))

To accomplish two tasks in one attempt

76

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.

There were creatures (stood between) the carriage shafts.

  1. ((a))

    stood among

  2. ((b))

    No correction required

  3. ((c))

    standing between

  4. ((d))

    stands among

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Answer: ((a))

stood among

77

Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    SIEZE

  2. ((b))

    RECOMEND

  3. ((c))

    FLOWWER

  4. ((d))

    RHYTHM

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Answer: ((a))

SIEZE

78

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

'Don't you get / involve!' Sandhya / whispered urgently to him.

  1. ((a))

    NO error

  2. ((b))

    Don't you get

  3. ((c))

    whispered urgently to him.

  4. ((d))

    involve!' Sandhya

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Answer: ((a))

NO error

79

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

Abundant garbage kept at one place.

  1. ((a))

    Heap of garbage

  2. ((b))

    Hill of garbage

  3. ((c))

    Lot of garbage

  4. ((d))

    Mound of garbage

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Answer: ((a))

Heap of garbage

80

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

And his ________ manner should not be mistaken for a lack of energy.

  1. ((a))

    deem

  2. ((b))

    diffident

  3. ((c))

    daunt

  4. ((d))

    debase

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Answer: ((a))

deem

81

Select the wrongly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Adulation

  2. ((b))

    Anonyomus

  3. ((c))

    Perfidious

  4. ((d))

    Circuitous

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Answer: ((a))

Adulation

82

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

Watch your step-the third stair have a broken tread.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement

  2. ((b))

    has a break

  3. ((c))

    has a broke

  4. ((d))

    has a broken

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Answer: ((a))

No improvement

83

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

Towel off and _____ your moisturizer immediately.

  1. ((a))

    touch

  2. ((b))

    surrender

  3. ((c))

    refer

  4. ((d))

    apply

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Answer: ((a))

touch

84

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Very special care should be taken to proportion the sand so as to make a perfectly _______ mixture.

  1. ((a))

    devious

  2. ((b))

    impervious

  3. ((c))

    obvious

  4. ((d))

    envious

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Answer: ((a))

devious

85

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required'.

When it comes to face masks, the (market are flooded with choices).

  1. ((a))

    market is flooded with choices

  2. ((b))

    markets is flooded with choices

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required

  4. ((d))

    market are flooded off choices

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Answer: ((a))

market is flooded with choices

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.

The study, published today in a magazine, finds that kids (1)______ played only individual sports, like tennis or gymnastics, tended to (2)______ more mental health difficulties. As a researcher, Hoffmann has long been interested in how sports (3)______ the psychological health of young people, partly because studies have (4)_______ both positive and negative associations between mental health and sports (5)______ in children and adolescents.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    that

  2. ((b))

    who

  3. ((c))

    which

  4. ((d))

    whose

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Answer: ((a))

that

87

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

  1. ((a))

    absorb

  2. ((b))

    breathe

  3. ((c))

    claim

  4. ((d))

    face

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Answer: ((a))

absorb

88

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

  1. ((a))

    impact

  2. ((b))

    torment

  3. ((c))

    request

  4. ((d))

    thrash

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Answer: ((a))

impact

89

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

  1. ((a))

    founded

  2. ((b))

    founds

  3. ((c))

    find

  4. ((d))

    found

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Answer: ((a))

founded

90

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

  1. ((a))

    establishment

  2. ((b))

    remuneration

  3. ((c))

    participation

  4. ((d))

    celebration

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Answer: ((a))

establishment

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