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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 09 May 2023 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

In the following graph the production of raggi in 4 consecutive years are plotted. In which year the production of raggi is minimum?

  1. ((a))

    2020

  2. ((b))

    2017

  3. ((c))

    2019

  4. ((d))

    2018

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Answer: ((a))

2020

2

Length of a rectangle is 58 meters, while its breadth is 30 meters. What is the total cost of covering it with grass bed if cost is Rs. 20 per m2?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 34800

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 32400

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 28500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 17400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 34800

3

What is the product of the two number whose HCF is 7 and LCM is 280. 

  1. ((a))

    1980

  2. ((b))

    980

  3. ((c))

    3920

  4. ((d))

    1960

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1980

4

The average price of two items is Rs. 2440. If their prices are in the ratio 9 ∶ 11, then find the price of the costlier item. 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2684

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2552

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2442

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 2992

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2684

5

Find the value of 0.5 + 0.55 + 0.555 + 0.5555: 

  1. ((a))

    1.4405

  2. ((b))

    1.0555

  3. ((c))

    1.5555

  4. ((d))

    2.1605

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.4405

6

After selling the article for Rs. 430, a person had a loss of 14%. For earning a gain of 14% how much amount an article will be sold? 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 480

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 490

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 570

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 480

7

A man can swim at a speed of 14 km/hr in still water. If he takes twice the time as long to swim opposite the flow of the river than with the flow of the river, find the rate of the stream. 

  1. ((a))

    14/5 km/hr

  2. ((b))

    11/5 km/hr

  3. ((c))

    11/4 km/hr

  4. ((d))

    14/3 km/hr

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14/5 km/hr

8

A man buys 15 pens for a rupee. How many pens should he sell for a rupee to earn a profit of 50 percent? 

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

9

If the volume of a cube is 5832 cm3, then what is the lateral surface area of this cube ?

  1. ((a))

    1024 cm2

  2. ((b))

    384 cm2

  3. ((c))

    576 cm2

  4. ((d))

    1296 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1024 cm2

10

P alone can do a piece of work in 24 days. Q alone can do it in 30 days and R alone can do it in 20 days. In how many days they can complete it together? 

  1. ((a))

    15 days

  2. ((b))

    18 days

  3. ((c))

    8 days

  4. ((d))

    10 days

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Answer: ((a))

15 days

11

Manisha has Rs. 8000 in her wallet. Then she increased it by 10%. Now she spent 5% of it. The final value of money in her wallet will be how much percent greater than the initial amount? 

  1. ((a))

    5%

  2. ((b))

    6%

  3. ((c))

    4.5%

  4. ((d))

    5.5%

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Answer: ((a))

5%

12

What is the compound interest on Rs. 20000 at 10% per annum for 1 year 6 months, compounded half yearly? 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 3215.5

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 3200

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3152.5

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 3300

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 3215.5

13

If interest is being compound annually, then what sum will amount to Rs. 4036.8 in 2 years at the rate of 16 percent per annum at compound interest? 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 3000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 4000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 2500

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 3000

14

A man gets a discount of 15% and then 35% on his food bill of Rs. 400. How much discount, in rupees, did he get? 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 255

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 300

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 250

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 179

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 255

15

Monika took a non-stop flight to visit her grandparents. The 650 km trip took 1 hour and 30 minutes. Because of the bad weather, the return trip took 2 hour 30 minutes. What was her average speed for the round trip? 

  1. ((a))

    1300 kmph

  2. ((b))

    550 kmph

  3. ((c))

    325 kmph

  4. ((d))

    690 kmph

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Answer: ((a))

1300 kmph

16

Three positive numbers are in the proportion of 2 ∶ 3 ∶ 5. If the sum of their squares is 342, then find the largest number. 

  1. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    55

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

17

The bar chart given below shows the annual production (in 1000 tonnes) of coffee of a country for the years 2018 to 2022. What is the average production (in 1000 tonnes) of coffee for years 2018, 2019 and 2020?

  1. ((a))

    530

  2. ((b))

    810

  3. ((c))

    720

  4. ((d))

    640

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Answer: ((a))

530

18

If A is the mean proportion of 24 and 6. B is the mean proportion of 81 and 9. Find the value of 3A + B. 

  1. ((a))

    33

  2. ((b))

    32

  3. ((c))

    63

  4. ((d))

    55

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

33

19

Find the total surface area of cuboid having length 23 cm, breadth 18 cm and height 35 cm. 

  1. ((a))

    6541 cm2

  2. ((b))

    2341 cm2

  3. ((c))

    3698 cm2

  4. ((d))

    5436 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6541 cm2

20

35 men can complete a work in 15 days. 15 women can complete the same work in 35 days. In how many days 9 men and 16 women can complete the work? 

  1. ((a))

    15 days

  2. ((b))

    18 days

  3. ((c))

    10 days

  4. ((d))

    21 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 days

21

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

13, 14, 27, 41, 68, ?

  1. ((a))

    109

  2. ((b))

    118

  3. ((c))

    110

  4. ((d))

    113

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

109

22

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

KTM : GOG :: PAB : VVL :: ? : VJN

  1. ((a))

    ROC

  2. ((b))

    ROB

  3. ((c))

    QOB

  4. ((d))

    QOD

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Answer: ((a))

ROC

23

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

104 ∶ 13 ∶∶ 152 ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    21

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    19

  4. ((d))

    23

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21

24

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

12, 12, 14, 42, 46, 230, 236, 1652, ?

  1. ((a))

    1860

  2. ((b))

    1660

  3. ((c))

    1720

  4. ((d))

    1820

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1860

25

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))

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Answer: ((a))

26

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)

(2, 6, 8)

(117, 351, 468)

  1. ((a))

    (6, 19, 25)

  2. ((b))

    (4, 12, 16)

  3. ((c))

    (5, 12, 25)

  4. ((d))

    (7, 14, 23)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(6, 19, 25)

27

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

4 B 12 A 18 C (72 D 6) = ?

  1. ((a))

    60

  2. ((b))

    54

  3. ((c))

    48

  4. ((d))

    63

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60

28

Price of five cars B, M, J, N and U are compared. Price of J is less than U, M and N. Price of B is the least. No two cars have the same price. Price of U is less than M. Price of neither U nor M is the highest. Price of how many cars is less than the price of U?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

29

In a certain code language. 'BELOW' is coded as 'ASPIF'. What is the code for 'BLOOD' in that code language? 

  1. ((a))

    HSSPF

  2. ((b))

    HSSQG

  3. ((c))

    HSSPG

  4. ((d))

    HSSQF

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Answer: ((a))

HSSPF

30

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 watch is pen.

II. All pen are green.

Conclusion:

I. Some green are pen.

II. All green are watch.

  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

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follows

31

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

32

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 S are R.

II. No Z is S.

Conclusions:

I. Some S are not Z.

II. Some R. are not Z.

III. No R is S.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and III follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follows

33

In a certain code language. 'DEEPAK' is written as '3' and 'MEME' is written as '2'. How will 'PLAIN' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

34

Six boys Ram, Sumit, Sunil, Rahul, Raj and Aman are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Sunil is not the immediate neighbour of Aman. Aman is second to right of Ram. Rahul is second to the right of Sumit. Raj is to immediate left of Ram. Who is the immediate neighbour of Raj and Rahul both? 

  1. ((a))

    Aman

  2. ((b))

    Ram

  3. ((c))

    Sumit

  4. ((d))

    Sunil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aman

35

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

AMC : YJA :: PFD : ? :: JCB : HZZ

  1. ((a))

    NDB

  2. ((b))

    MDB

  3. ((c))

    MCB

  4. ((d))

    NCB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NDB

36

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))

37

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

AGMR, FLRW, KQWB, PVBG, ?

  1. ((a))

    UBGL

  2. ((b))

    UBHL

  3. ((c))

    UAGL

  4. ((d))

    UCHL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UBGL

38

After interchanging the which two numbers, the value of the given equation will be '20'?

8 × 2 + 6 ÷ 3 - 7

  1. ((a))

    6 and 7

  2. ((b))

    8 and 7

  3. ((c))

    2 and 6

  4. ((d))

    2 and 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 and 7

39

In a certain code language, 'MANAGER' is written as 'GANARME'. How will 'OFFICER' be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    CIFFREO

  2. ((b))

    CFIFROE

  3. ((c))

    CFIRFOE

  4. ((d))

    CIFFROE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CIFFREO

40

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

  1. ((a))

    Laxmi

  2. ((b))

    Mansi

  3. ((c))

    Aarti

  4. ((d))

    Rani

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Laxmi

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

The constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly in the year __________.

  1. ((a))

    1947

  2. ((b))

    1949

  3. ((c))

    1950

  4. ((d))

    1948

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1947

42

'Ace against Odds' is an autobiographical book by _________.

  1. ((a))

    V.V. Giri

  2. ((b))

    Mary Kom

  3. ((c))

    Sania Mirza

  4. ((d))

    Sachin Tendulkar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

V.V. Giri

43

Who among the following was the first Indian musician to receive the Grammy Life Time Achievement Award? 

  1. ((a))

    Nucleya

  2. ((b))

    Pandit Ravi Shankar

  3. ((c))

    Hariprasad Chaurasia

  4. ((d))

    Ustad Zakir Hussain

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nucleya

44

The first battle of Tarain was fought between ___________.

  1. ((a))

    Prithviraj Chauhan and Mohammad Bin Qasim 

  2. ((b))

    Prithviraj Chauhan and Mahmud Ghazanvi

  3. ((c))

    Prithviraj Chauhan and Qutubuddin Aibak 

  4. ((d))

    Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prithviraj Chauhan and Mohammad Bin Qasim 

45

The process in which metals are extracted from their ores by heating beyond the melting point is called __________.

  1. ((a))

    Spinning

  2. ((b))

    Smelting

  3. ((c))

    Heaving

  4. ((d))

    Extracting

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Spinning

46

Which among the following vitamins influences iron absorption? 

  1. ((a))

    Vitamin B

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin D

  3. ((c))

    Vitamin C

  4. ((d))

    Vitamin K

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vitamin B

47

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Amendment Act, 2021 increases the upper limit for termination from 20 to __________ weeks for certain categories of women.

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    26

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

48

What is the capital of Maldives, a neighboring country of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Kavaratti

  2. ((b))

    Male

  3. ((c))

    Colombo

  4. ((d))

    Abu Dhabi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kavaratti

49

Renowned Rajasthani folk dancer Gulabo Sapera is recognized for __________ dance.

  1. ((a))

    Bihu

  2. ((b))

    Garba

  3. ((c))

    Jhumar

  4. ((d))

    Kalbeliya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihu

50

Which God is worshipped during the festival of Chhath Puja? 

  1. ((a))

    Surya

  2. ((b))

    Agni

  3. ((c))

    Indra

  4. ((d))

    Vishnu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Surya

51

Which acid is predominantly present in tomatoes? 

  1. ((a))

    Carbonic acid

  2. ((b))

    Acetic acid

  3. ((c))

    Oxalic acid

  4. ((d))

    Tartaric acid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Carbonic acid

52

__________ is the father of the modern periodic table. 

  1. ((a))

    J. J. Thomson 

  2. ((b))

    Ernest Rutherford

  3. ((c))

    John Newland

  4. ((d))

    Dmitri Mendeleev

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

J. J. Thomson 

53

Where is the deepest point on earth, the Mariana Trench, located? 

  1. ((a))

    Atlantic Ocean

  2. ((b))

    Pacific Ocean

  3. ((c))

    Indian Ocean

  4. ((d))

    Arctic ocean

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Atlantic Ocean

54

The Standard Meridian of India (82°30′ E) passes through __________ state of India.

  1. ((a))

    Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    West Bengal

  4. ((d))

    Punjab

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Karnataka

55

Which famous Indian dancer is associated with Pandavani dance form? 

  1. ((a))

    Vyjayanthimala

  2. ((b))

    Pandit Birju Maharaj

  3. ((c))

    Vempati Chinna Satyam

  4. ((d))

    Teejan Bai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vyjayanthimala

56

Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were executed on __________.

  1. ((a))

    March 25, 1932

  2. ((b))

    May 23, 1931

  3. ((c))

    April 21, 1930

  4. ((d))

    March 23, 1931

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

March 25, 1932

57

Rangarajan Committee is associated with ___________.

  1. ((a))

    Election reforms

  2. ((b))

    Educational reform

  3. ((c))

    Environmental protection 

  4. ((d))

    Estimation of poverty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Election reforms

58

In 1918, Mahatma Gandhi successfully led a strike of __________.

  1. ((a))

    Army Soldiers

  2. ((b))

    Dalits

  3. ((c))

    Mill workers

  4. ((d))

    Traders

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Army Soldiers

59

The famous Dhamek Stupa is located in which of the following states? 

  1. ((a))

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Himachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Andhra Pradesh

60

The Legislative Council of a State comprises not more than __________ of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of the State. 

  1. ((a))

    two-third

  2. ((b))

    three-fourth

  3. ((c))

    one-third

  4. ((d))

    one-fifth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

two-third

61

Meri Policy Mere Hath scheme was launched by __________ Ministry of India in 2022.

  1. ((a))

    Human Resource Development

  2. ((b))

    Social Justice & Empowerment 

  3. ((c))

    Housing and Urban Affairs

  4. ((d))

    Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Human Resource Development

62

In the situation of liquidity trap, the speculative money demand function becomes __________.

  1. ((a))

    unitary elastic

  2. ((b))

    infinitely elastic

  3. ((c))

    Inelastic

  4. ((d))

    Zero

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

unitary elastic

63

The Rampurva bull that was part of a Mauryan pillar found in Rampurwa, Bihar is now been placed at __________.

  1. ((a))

    Pradhan Mantri bhavan

  2. ((b))

    Sansad

  3. ((c))

    Rajpath

  4. ((d))

    Rashtrapati Bhavan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pradhan Mantri bhavan

64

Which country will host the Men's Cricket World Cup in 2023? 

  1. ((a))

    India

  2. ((b))

    United Kingdom

  3. ((c))

    Australia

  4. ((d))

    Pakistan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

India

65

In which country was the ICC Cricket World Cup (Women's) 2022, held? 

  1. ((a))

    England

  2. ((b))

    Australia

  3. ((c))

    New Zealand

  4. ((d))

    India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

England

66

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

Abide

  1. ((a))

    Repudiate

  2. ((b))

    Decamp

  3. ((c))

    Dwell

  4. ((d))

    Vamoose

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Repudiate

67

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

To pull the trigger

  1. ((a))

    To make an exaggerated statement

  2. ((b))

    To do unnecessary things

  3. ((c))

    To insult and disgrace the people

  4. ((d))

    To commit a course of action

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To make an exaggerated statement

68

Choose the incorrectly spelt word. 

  1. ((a))

    Famous

  2. ((b))

    Ornage

  3. ((c))

    Leader

  4. ((d))

    Flowing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Famous

69

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

Raccoons have being more active at night.

  1. ((a))

    are more 

  2. ((b))

    are few 

  3. ((c))

    No improvement 

  4. ((d))

    are much

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

are more 

70

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

Professor Murli's eyebrows / rose a little higher and his / gaze became distinctly coldest.

  1. ((a))

    gaze became distinctly coldest.

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    Professor Murli's eyebrows

  4. ((d))

    rose a little higher and his

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

gaze became distinctly coldest.

71

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Reverence

  1. ((a))

    Venerate

  2. ((b))

    Honour

  3. ((c))

    Scorn

  4. ((d))

    Deference

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Venerate

72

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

On the job

  1. ((a))

    In the war

  2. ((b))

    Avoiding the work

  3. ((c))

    Working at a particular job

  4. ((d))

     On the contrary 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

In the war

73

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

Without the greenhouse effect, Earths temperature would be below freezing.

  1. ((a))

    Earths temperature would

  2. ((b))

    be below freezing.

  3. ((c))

    Without the greenhouse effect,

  4. ((d))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Earths temperature would

74

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.

With a (sudden push off understanding), Harry realised who the people in the end beds must be.

  1. ((a))

    sudden rush of understanding

  2. ((b))

    suddenly rushed understanding

  3. ((c))

    No correction required

  4. ((d))

    all of sudden understand

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Answer: ((a))

sudden rush of understanding

75

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The most common sports injury is a _________.

  1. ((a))

    brush

  2. ((b))

    bruise

  3. ((c))

    brews

  4. ((d))

    breve

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Answer: ((a))

brush

76

Select the appropriate synonym for the underlined word.

You should never judge a person without knowing the truth.

  1. ((a))

    decide

  2. ((b))

    wink

  3. ((c))

    pacify

  4. ((d))

    care

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Answer: ((a))

decide

77

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

A residence for nuns

  1. ((a))

    Convent

  2. ((b))

    Refugee

  3. ((c))

    Monastery

  4. ((d))

    Mint

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Answer: ((a))

Convent

78

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

All work and none play makes Jack a dull boy.

  1. ((a))

    no play

  2. ((b))

    No improvement

  3. ((c))

    none plays

  4. ((d))

    no played

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Answer: ((a))

no play

79

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Since the temperatures can soar in summer, choose clothing that is lightweight and _________.

  1. ((a))

    breathable

  2. ((b))

    airtight

  3. ((c))

    bulky

  4. ((d))

    hefty

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Answer: ((a))

breathable

80

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

__________ every nation in the world is now administering vaccines.

  1. ((a))

    Nearly

  2. ((b))

    Near

  3. ((c))

    Nearest

  4. ((d))

    Nearer

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Answer: ((a))

Nearly

81

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

My research focus on marine mammal behaviour, ecology and conservation.

  1. ((a))

    ecology and conservation.

  2. ((b))

    marine mammal behaviour,

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    My research focus on

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Answer: ((a))

ecology and conservation.

82

Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word.

It was a very generous and jolly voice.

  1. ((a))

    morose

  2. ((b))

    tabular

  3. ((c))

    festive

  4. ((d))

    witty

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Answer: ((a))

morose

83

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

One who has lost one’s parents

  1. ((a))

    Recluse

  2. ((b))

    Martyr

  3. ((c))

    Orphan

  4. ((d))

    Snob

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Answer: ((a))

Recluse

84

Choose the sentence with no spelling error.  

  1. ((a))

    It is not even a consciuos process.

  2. ((b))

    It is not even a concious process. 

  3. ((c))

    It is not even a conscious proccess.

  4. ((d))

    It is not even a conscious process.

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Answer: ((a))

It is not even a consciuos process.

85

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

I am not sure _______ wearing this black dress.

  1. ((a))

    with

  2. ((b))

    in

  3. ((c))

    about

  4. ((d))

    off

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Answer: ((a))

with

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.

(1) ________ people think that we can learn a lot about the culture of a foreign country (2) ________ by living in that country. However, this is not necessarily true. Often, the longer we stay in a (3) ________ country, the more we realize how little we actually know about the culture of that country. Books and talks about other people's (4) ________ can  even be dangerous because they concentrate on cultural differences and (5) ________ national character, and sometimes a lot of information they contain is untrue.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    Many

  2. ((b))

    Few

  3. ((c))

    Every

  4. ((d))

    Each

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Answer: ((a))

Many

87

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

  1. ((a))

    precisely

  2. ((b))

    directly

  3. ((c))

    formally

  4. ((d))

    simply

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Answer: ((a))

precisely

88

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

  1. ((a))

    benign

  2. ((b))

    foreign

  3. ((c))

    sovereign

  4. ((d))

    reign

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Answer: ((a))

benign

89

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

  1. ((a))

    conjecture

  2. ((b))

    caricature

  3. ((c))

    stature

  4. ((d))

    culture

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Answer: ((a))

conjecture

90

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

  1. ((a))

    considerate

  2. ((b))

    exaggerate

  3. ((c))

    proliferate

  4. ((d))

    concentrate

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Answer: ((a))

considerate

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