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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 09 May 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

The marked price of an article is 160 percent of the cost price. If 20 percent discount is given, then what will be the profit percentage? 

  1. ((a))

    28 percent 

  2. ((b))

    25 percent 

  3. ((c))

    22 percent 

  4. ((d))

    32 percent 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28 percent 

2

The pie chart given below shows the number of mobile phones sold by six companies in a year. The total mobile phones sold by six companies are 500. Number of mobile phones sold by a particular company is shown as a percentage of total number of mobile phones sold by all these six companies. 

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What is the ratio of number of mobile phones sold by C to number of mobile phones sold by F?

  1. ((a))

    2 ∶ 7

  2. ((b))

    5 ∶ 2

  3. ((c))

    3 ∶ 2

  4. ((d))

    2 ∶ 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 ∶ 7

3

The Largest possible sphere is carved from a cube of side 6 cm. What is the volume of the sphere? 

  1. ((a))

    792/7 cm3

  2. ((b))

    144/7 cm3

  3. ((c))

    133/3 cm3

  4. ((d))

    444/7 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

792/7 cm3

4

Working 15 hours a day, Vaibhav can complete a piece of work in 35 days. How many hours a day should he work so as finish the work in 25 days?  

  1. ((a))

    21 hours

  2. ((b))

    20 hours

  3. ((c))

    18 hours

  4. ((d))

    17 hours

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21 hours

5

Find the value of 62.5 × 2 + 1100 - (16)2 + (30)2 :

  1. ((a))

    1445

  2. ((b))

    1869

  3. ((c))

    1666

  4. ((d))

    1900

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1445

6

The following table shows the number of units of a product manufactured and sold by a company in 5 years. Calculate the total number of unsold products. 

YearsNumber of units manufactured (in hundred)Sold (in hundred)
2018440350
2019500450
2020320300
2021450400
2022290200
  1. ((a))

    30,000

  2. ((b))

    40,000

  3. ((c))

    50,000

  4. ((d))

    20,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30,000

7

The average age of 15 members of a committee is increased by 4 years when two members whose ages are 60 years and 70 years are replaced by the two new members. What is the average age of the new members? 

  1. ((a))

    105 years 

  2. ((b))

    80 years  

  3. ((c))

    85 years 

  4. ((d))

    95 years 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

105 years 

8

The ratio of ages of two students is 5 ∶ 4. The difference between their ages is 8 years. What is the age of the younger student? 

  1. ((a))

    24 years

  2. ((b))

    32 years

  3. ((c))

    40 years

  4. ((d))

    48 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24 years

9

What is the compound interest on Rs. 10000 in 1 year 6 month at 10% per annum, the interest being compounded half yearly? 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1625.50

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1576.25

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1826.50

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1422.25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1625.50

10

If A can do a work in 21 days and B can do the same work in 28 days. In how many days will they complete the work if they work on alternate days? 

  1. ((a))

    22 days

  2. ((b))

    28 days

  3. ((c))

    20 days

  4. ((d))

    24 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22 days

11

On certain sum, the simple interest for 2 years is Rs. 12000. If the sum is Rs. 12000, then what will be the compound interest (compounding annually) on the same sum at the same rate of interest for the first 3 years? 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 29250

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 29300

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 28500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 22750

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 29250

12

The average of five consecutive odd numbers is 15. What is the smallest of these five numbers? 

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

13

What is that greatest four-digit number which when divided by 3 and 4 leaves remainder 2 in each case? 

  1. ((a))

    9994

  2. ((b))

    9996

  3. ((c))

    9998

  4. ((d))

    9995

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9994

14

A number is first increased by 12% and then decreased by 12%. The change in number is:  

  1. ((a))

    1.44% increase 

  2. ((b))

    12% increase 

  3. ((c))

    12% decrease 

  4. ((d))

    1.44% decrease 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.44% increase 

15

A person bought an article and sold it at a loss of 10 percent. If he had boughs it for 30 percent less price and sold it for Rs. 90 more, then he would earn a profit of 35 percent. What is the cost price of the article? 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2400

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2100

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 2200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2400

16

If p ∶ q ∶ r = 2 ∶ 5 ∶ 3 and r ∶ s = 6 ∶ 5, then what is the value of p ∶ q ∶ r ∶ s?

  1. ((a))

    4 ∶ 12 ∶ 7 ∶ 3

  2. ((b))

    4 ∶ 10 ∶ 6 ∶ 5

  3. ((c))

    6 ∶ 5 ∶ 8 ∶ 10

  4. ((d))

    8 ∶ 12 ∶ 7 ∶ 8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 ∶ 12 ∶ 7 ∶ 3

17

What is the smallest integer that is divisible by 12, 22 and 32? 

  1. ((a))

    1056

  2. ((b))

    1080

  3. ((c))

    1144

  4. ((d))

    444

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1056

18

Find the area of the rhombus whose diagonals are 16 cm and 20 cm.  

  1. ((a))

    110 cm2

  2. ((b))

    150 cm2

  3. ((c))

    160 cm2

  4. ((d))

    120 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

110 cm2

19

A train moves at a speed of 30 m/s and crosses a bridge of length 650 metres in 50 seconds. What is the length of the train?  

  1. ((a))

    1000 metres

  2. ((b))

    900 metres

  3. ((c))

    850 metres

  4. ((d))

    750 metres

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1000 metres

20

Asha bought a saree for Rs. 4000 and sold it for Rs. 4400. Her profit percent is: 

  1. ((a))

    5%

  2. ((b))

    80%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    40%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5%

21

Reena. Meena. Tina, Leena, and Neena are sitting in a straight line facing south. Tina is sitting to the immediate right of Reena. Only Neena is sitting between Reena and Leena. Tina is not sitting in the end. Who is sitting to the immediate left of Neena? 

  1. ((a))

    Tina

  2. ((b))

    Reena

  3. ((c))

    Meena

  4. ((d))

    Leena

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tina

22

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,

DAK : FCM :: PVH : ?

  1. ((a))

    RJZ

  2. ((b))

    SXJ

  3. ((c))

    RXJ

  4. ((d))

    RXI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RJZ

23

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

AGM, CEO, ECQ, GAS, ?

  1. ((a))

    IYU

  2. ((b))

    IUY

  3. ((c))

    JZS

  4. ((d))

    YUI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IYU

24

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 students are good

Rachel is a student.

Some good are honest.

Conclusions:

I. Rachel is honest

II. Some honest are good

  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 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows 

25

Five people P, Q, T, V and R are sitting in a circle facing away from the centre. P is to the immediate right of V, T is in between V and R. Who is sitting to the immediate left of R? 

  1. ((a))

    P

  2. ((b))

    V

  3. ((c))

    T

  4. ((d))

    Q

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P

26

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

12 + 4 ÷ 2 - 6 = 16

  1. ((a))
    • and =
  2. ((b))
    • and -
  3. ((c))

    ÷ and =

  4. ((d))

    ÷ and +

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
  • and =
27

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

Haughty : Arrogant :: Ominous : ?

  1. ((a))

    Soothing

  2. ((b))

    Peaceful

  3. ((c))

    Threatening

  4. ((d))

    Calm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Soothing

28

In a certain code language, 'ABSENCE' is written as 'ASBECNE'. How will 'EXACTLY' be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    EAXCLYT

  2. ((b))

    EXACTLY

  3. ((c))

    EAXTCLY

  4. ((d))

    EAXCLTY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EAXCLYT

29

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))

30

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 gold are silver.

All gold are platinum.

Conclusions:

I. Some silver are platinum.

II. All platinum are gold.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow 

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows  

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows 

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow 

31

In a certain code language, ‘FELLOW’ is coded as 'FDNLNY'. What is the code for ‘GOLDEN' in that code language? 

  1. ((a))

    GNNEDQ

  2. ((b))

    DNNDDQ

  3. ((c))

    GNNDDP

  4. ((d))

    GNNDEP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GNNEDQ

32

Seven brothers P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V were born in different years. S is younger than only 2 other brothers and neither of them is U. P is older than R but younger than U and S. R is not the youngest. U is younger than Q who is younger than T. Who is the youngest? 

  1. ((a))

    T

  2. ((b))

    P

  3. ((c))

    Q

  4. ((d))

    V

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

T

33

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

First row- 6, 36, 72

Second row- 8, 48, 96

Third row- 9, 54, ?

  1. ((a))

    105

  2. ((b))

    108

  3. ((c))

    231

  4. ((d))

    130

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

105

34

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

69, 80, 89, 96, 101, ?

  1. ((a))

    104

  2. ((b))

    102

  3. ((c))

    105

  4. ((d))

    106

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

104

35

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

289 : 325 :: 361 : ?

  1. ((a))

    400

  2. ((b))

    401

  3. ((c))

    399

  4. ((d))

    411

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

400

36

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

7 A 5 C (6 D 3) = ?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32

37

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

38

In a certain code language. 'AJDM' is written as 'JDMA'. How will 'SKWM' be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    KMMS

  2. ((b))

    KSMW

  3. ((c))

    KWMS

  4. ((d))

    KMWS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KMMS

39

Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed). 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

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

57, 54, 52, 49, 47, 44, 42, ?

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    39

  4. ((d))

    47

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY ) now has in excess of 472 million accounts. Which state has topped this List ? 

  1. ((a))

    Haryana

  2. ((b))

    West Bengal 

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra 

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Haryana

42

According to census 2011, which of the following is NOT included in top ten most populous countries? 

  1. ((a))

    Pakistan 

  2. ((b))

    Japan

  3. ((c))

    Nigeria

  4. ((d))

    Canada

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pakistan 

43

One of the major hubs of information technology is the Silicon valley which is situated in _____.

  1. ((a))

    Tokyo

  2. ((b))

    London

  3. ((c))

    New york

  4. ((d))

    California

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tokyo

44

The presiding officer of the Lok Sabha is called ________.

  1. ((a))

    The Chairman 

  2. ((b))

    The Speaker  

  3. ((c))

    The Deputy Chairman  

  4. ((d))

    The Deputy Speaker  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Chairman 

45

Which among the following is the coldest of the atmospheric layers? 

  1. ((a))

    Mesosphere 

  2. ((b))

    Stratosphere 

  3. ((c))

    Thermosphere 

  4. ((d))

    Troposphere 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mesosphere 

46

Which among the following Acts discarded the 'dyarchy’ system at the provincial level and allowed for the emergence of popularly elected provincial legislatures?

  1. ((a))

    Charter Act, 1793 

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

    Government of India Act, 1935 

  4. ((d))

    Pitt’s India Act, 1784  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Charter Act, 1793 

47

According to 2011 Census, which among the following state has the highest population? 

  1. ((a))

    Bihar 

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu 

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh 

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar 

48

Lovlina Borhohain is associated with which sports? 

  1. ((a))

    Chess 

  2. ((b))

    Table Tennis 

  3. ((c))

    Boxing 

  4. ((d))

    Swimming 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chess 

49

Who among the following wrote the biography of Jahangir known as Iqbalnama-i Jahangiri? 

  1. ((a))

    Mutamid Khan 

  2. ((b))

    Inayat Khan 

  3. ((c))

    Abdul Rahim Khan 

  4. ((d))

    Abul Fazl 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mutamid Khan 

50

Which of the following dances is a popular folk dance of Maharashtra? 

  1. ((a))

    Lavani

  2. ((b))

    Bihu

  3. ((c))

    Jhumar

  4. ((d))

    Gidda

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lavani

51

______ was founded by Dadoba Pandurang and his brother Atmaram Pandurang in 1867. 

  1. ((a))

    Tattvabodhini Sabha 

  2. ((b))

    Brahmo Samaj 

  3. ((c))

    Arya Samaj 

  4. ((d))

    Prarthana Samaj 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tattvabodhini Sabha 

52

What is the major function of a cell wall? 

  1. ((a))

    It works as a storage for material 

  2. ((b))

    It provides shape and rigidity to the cell 

  3. ((c))

    It is responsible for cell division 

  4. ((d))

    It helps in synthesis of carbohydrate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It works as a storage for material 

53

Which article of the constitution of India lays down the uniform civil code?  

  1. ((a))

    Article 377 

  2. ((b))

    Article 370 

  3. ((c))

    Article 44 

  4. ((d))

    Article 12 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 377 

54

'In The Afternoon of Time’ is an autobiographical book by _______.

  1. ((a))

    Satyajit Ray  

  2. ((b))

    Sam Pitroda

  3. ((c))

    Harivansh Rai Bachchan  

  4. ((d))

    PT. Usha 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Satyajit Ray  

55

Which among the following instruments is used for measuring the humidity of the air or a gas? 

  1. ((a))

    Bolometer 

  2. ((b))

    Hygrometer  

  3. ((c))

    Hydrometer 

  4. ((d))

    Altimeter 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bolometer 

56

The Family Courts (Amendment) Bill seeks to extend the application of the Family Courts Act to which of the following states? 

  1. ((a))

    Nagaland and Sikkim 

  2. ((b))

    Sikkim and Manipur 

  3. ((c))

    Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland 

  4. ((d))

    Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nagaland and Sikkim 

57

Saswati Sen is the proud recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2004-2005. She is recognized for which dance form? 

  1. ((a))

    Kathak 

  2. ((b))

    Kuchipudi 

  3. ((c))

    Manipuri  

  4. ((d))

    Mohiniyattam 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kathak 

58

Jim Corbett National Park is in which state of India?  

  1. ((a))

    Punjab 

  2. ((b))

    Himachal Pradesh 

  3. ((c))

    Uttarakhand 

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Punjab 

59

______ is used for the separation of components of a mixture containing two miscible liquids that boil without decomposition and have sufficient difference in their boiling points.  

  1. ((a))

    Carbonation 

  2. ((b))

    Distillation 

  3. ((c))

    Sublimation  

  4. ((d))

    Emulsification 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Carbonation 

60

Late Jagjit Singh was a popular composer and a ______ singer. 

  1. ((a))

    Opera

  2. ((b))

    Ghazal

  3. ((c))

    Rock

  4. ((d))

    Pop

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Opera

61

Magha Saaji is celebrated as Makar Sankranti in which of the following states? 

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh 

  2. ((b))

    Gujarat 

  3. ((c))

    Himachal Pradesh  

  4. ((d))

    Goa 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh 

62

Myanmar doesn't share its boundary with which of the following states? 

  1. ((a))

    Nagaland

  2. ((b))

    Manipur

  3. ((c))

    Sikkim

  4. ((d))

    Mizoram

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nagaland

63

The number of times a unit of money changes hands during the unit period is called the _______

  1. ((a))

    velocity of circulation of money  

  2. ((b))

    base money 

  3. ((c))

    remittances 

  4. ((d))

    zero economic profit 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

velocity of circulation of money  

64

Who among the following won the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour 2022? 

  1. ((a))

    Magnus Carlsen 

  2. ((b))

    Arjun Erigaisi  

  3. ((c))

    Jan-Krzysztof Duda 

  4. ((d))

    Vidit Santosh Gujrathi 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Magnus Carlsen 

65

Who among the following Mughal emperors built Sheesh Mahal in Agra? 

  1. ((a))

    Shah Jahan  

  2. ((b))

    Humayun 

  3. ((c))

    Babur 

  4. ((d))

    Akbar 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shah Jahan  

66

Choose the sentence with no spelling error. 

  1. ((a))

    How is your currant brand strategy workinng?

  2. ((b))

    How is your current brrand strategy working?

  3. ((c))

    How is your current brand stretagy working? 

  4. ((d))

    How is your current brand strategy working?  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

How is your currant brand strategy workinng?

67

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

After suffering so many losses, the company is about to go _____.

  1. ((a))

    bankrupt

  2. ((b))

    silent

  3. ((c))

    cynical

  4. ((d))

    awry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

bankrupt

68

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

Fit as a fiddle

  1. ((a))

    In a very good physical condition 

  2. ((b))

    To be in love 

  3. ((c))

    To drink alcohol regularly 

  4. ((d))

    To be firm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

In a very good physical condition 

69

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

Shapes that are impossible to make of machining can be printed.

  1. ((a))

    Shapes that are impossible  

  2. ((b))

    No error 

  3. ((c))

    can be printed. 

  4. ((d))

    to make of machining 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shapes that are impossible  

70

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’, 

The government appears (to be at war with it's own people.)

  1. ((a))

    to be on war with it's own people 

  2. ((b))

    to be at war against it's own people 

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required 

  4. ((d))

    to be at war with its own people 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

to be on war with it's own people 

71

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Mad

  1. ((a))

    Sound

  2. ((b))

    Indisposition

  3. ((c))

    Distemper

  4. ((d))

    Dense

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sound

72

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

Today is cloudy, but yesterday the sun ______.

  1. ((a))

    flamed

  2. ((b))

    shown

  3. ((c))

    shone

  4. ((d))

    burned

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

flamed

73

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

The Gryffindors trooped back up / to the castle, none of them talking; / it have been another long day.

  1. ((a))

    No error 

  2. ((b))

    The Gryffindors trooped back up 

  3. ((c))

    it have been another long day.  

  4. ((d))

    to the castle, none of them talking;  

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Answer: ((a))

No error 

74

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

Valet

  1. ((a))

    Carrier

  2. ((b))

    Carrousel

  3. ((c))

    Kingpin

  4. ((d))

    Butler

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Answer: ((a))

Carrier

75

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

I was (disappointed) to see the lack of coverage afforded to this event.

  1. ((a))

    Dizzy 

  2. ((b))

    Humiliated 

  3. ((c))

    Encouraged 

  4. ((d))

    Gloomy 

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Answer: ((a))

Dizzy 

76

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Paradise

  1. ((a))

    Bliss

  2. ((b))

    Trivial

  3. ((c))

    Display

  4. ((d))

    Ghost

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Answer: ((a))

Bliss

77

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’.

He suggested (there was collusions through objectors, due to similarities) in some letters sent to the council.

  1. ((a))

    there was collusions from the objector, due to similarities 

  2. ((b))

    there was collusion between objectors, due to similarities 

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required 

  4. ((d))

    their was collusion by the objectors, due to similarities 

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Answer: ((a))

there was collusions from the objector, due to similarities 

78

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

A woman with brown hair

  1. ((a))

    Blunt 

  2. ((b))

    Brunette  

  3. ((c))

    Blonde 

  4. ((d))

    Bumble 

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Answer: ((a))

Blunt 

79

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

The story of human evolution _____ a moving target in recent years.

  1. ((a))

    had being 

  2. ((b))

    has been 

  3. ((c))

    have been 

  4. ((d))

    did has 

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Answer: ((a))

had being 

80

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

That new budget bill was (totally useless) before it hit the Senate.

  1. ((a))

    a cry wolf 

  2. ((b))

    a dead duck 

  3. ((c))

    cold feet

  4. ((d))

    a fuel to the fire 

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Answer: ((a))

a cry wolf 

81

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

  1. ((a))

    CALANDER 

  2. ((b))

    SPLATER 

  3. ((c))

    ASSASINATION 

  4. ((d))

    ARGUMENT 

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Answer: ((a))

CALANDER 

82

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

My grandmother taught me how to sew my own clothes.

  1. ((a))

    teach mine  

  2. ((b))

    taught myself 

  3. ((c))

    No improvement 

  4. ((d))

    taught I 

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Answer: ((a))

teach mine  

83

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

The act of destroying or damaging something

  1. ((a))

    Vengeance 

  2. ((b))

    Avenge 

  3. ((c))

    Sabotage 

  4. ((d))

    Revenge 

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Answer: ((a))

Vengeance 

84

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

I am sorry that I was unable to see _____ of you over the summer.

  1. ((a))

    more

  2. ((b))

    many

  3. ((c))

    much

  4. ((d))

    many more

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Answer: ((a))

more

85

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

Our passage across the Arabian Sea/ was smooth as the most timid of/ navigators could desire.

  1. ((a))

    No error 

  2. ((b))

    Our passage across the Arabian Sea 

  3. ((c))

    was smooth as the most timid of 

  4. ((d))

    navigators could desire. 

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Answer: ((a))

No error 

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number. 

In 700 BCE Greek poet Hesiod (1) _______ “Theogony” and “Work and Days”. In these mythologies, Atlas was a Titan (2) ______ enormous strength. He along with other titans (3) ______ the gods of Mount Olympus. While the other Titans were banished to Tartarus after being defeated by the god Zeus as retribution, Atlas (4) _______ was forced to carry the earth and the sky for an eternity. In depictions of Atlas. obviously carved by human based on myths, he is shown as a stooped figure carrying the (5) _____ on his shoulders. Because of his association with the globe. maps began to be decorated with this image of Atlas.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    had written

  2. ((b))

    will write

  3. ((c))

    wrote

  4. ((d))

    writes

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Answer: ((a))

had written

87

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

  1. ((a))

    from

  2. ((b))

    in

  3. ((c))

    of

  4. ((d))

    at

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Answer: ((a))

from

88

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

  1. ((a))

    collaborated

  2. ((b))

    claimed

  3. ((c))

    challenged 

  4. ((d))

    corroborated

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Answer: ((a))

collaborated

89

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

  1. ((a))

    however

  2. ((b))

    despite

  3. ((c))

    in fact

  4. ((d))

    unlike

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Answer: ((a))

however

90

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

  1. ((a))

    universe

  2. ((b))

    globe

  3. ((c))

    seas

  4. ((d))

    heavens

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Answer: ((a))

universe

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