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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 10 May, 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

Sonam bought an old motor bike for Rs. 4675 and spent Rs. 225 on its repair. Then she sold it in Rs. 5390. What is her profit percent?

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    15%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    8%

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Answer: ((a))

20%

2

Average price of 20 pens is Rs. 18. If 12 new pens are added, then the average price rise by Rs. 4. What is the total price of the new pens?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 384

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 368

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 328

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 344

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 384

3

A can do a piece of work in 16 days. B can do the same work in 24 days. A started the work alone. After how many days should B join him, so that the work is finished in 10 days?

  1. ((a))

    6 days

  2. ((b))

    2 days

  3. ((c))

    5 days

  4. ((d))

    1 day

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 days

4

A alone can do a piece of work in 30 days. He worked at it for 5 days and then B alone finished the remaining work in 10 days. In how many days B alone can finish the entire work?

  1. ((a))

    12 days

  2. ((b))

    15 days

  3. ((c))

    10 days

  4. ((d))

    18 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 days

5

What is the Least Common Multiple of lengths 80 cm, 90 cm and 112 cm?

  1. ((a))

    4250 cm

  2. ((b))

    5040 cm

  3. ((c))

    5680 cm

  4. ((d))

    4840 cm

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Answer: ((a))

4250 cm

6

The average expenditure of Raman for 5 days is Rs. 160. If his expenditure for the first 4 days is Rs. 90, Rs. 135, Rs. 75 and Rs. 180 respectively, then what is his expenditure on the 5th day?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 360

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 320

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 280

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 360

7

In an isosceles triangle, if the ratio of equal side and unequal side is 5 ∶ 7 and its perimeter is 34 cm, then what is the length of equal side?

  1. ((a))

    14 cm

  2. ((b))

    18 cm

  3. ((c))

    10 cm

  4. ((d))

    34 cm

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Answer: ((a))

14 cm

8

The following table shows the marks obtained by five students in six different subjects.

How much percent marks are scored by Isha in aggregate?

Students/Subject (Out of 100)Hindi (Out of 100)English (Out of 100)Maths (Out of 150)S.St (Out of 150)Science (Out of 150)Computer (Out of 50)
Anchal846210014011240
Bhavana928013214814542
Isha806010413210545
Anuradha317111014012548
Manjari787010813513040
  1. ((a))

    84.66%

  2. ((b))

    72.56% 

  3. ((c))

    75.14%

  4. ((d))

    80.42%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

84.66%

9

The ratio of the expenditure and savings of a person is 4 ∶ 3. His expenditure increases by 1/4 of his initial savings and his income increases by Rs. 300. If his savings remains the same, then what is his initial expenditure?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1600

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 20000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 10000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 12000

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1600

10

After 55 years, a sum invested at simple interest at the rate of r percent becomes twice of itself. What is the value of 'r'? 

  1. ((a))

    17/20%

  2. ((b))

    11/30%

  3. ((c))

    13/15%

  4. ((d))

    20/11%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17/20%

11

What is the value of 49−7×5+3×2198+49×2−195\frac{49-7 \times 5+3 \times 21}{98+49 \times 2-195} ?

  1. ((a))

    77

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

77

12

A shopkeeper sells an article at 10 percent loss after giving a discount of 20 percent. What is the ratio of cost price and marked price of the article?

  1. ((a))

    5 ∶ 8

  2. ((b))

    8 ∶ 9

  3. ((c))

    7 ∶ 9

  4. ((d))

    4 ∶ 9

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Answer: ((a))

5 ∶ 8

13

The speed of a boat in still water is 9 km/hr and the speed of the stream is 6 km/hr. If a man goes a distance of 45 km against the stream and comes back to the starting point, then what is the total time taken by him?

  1. ((a))

    20 hours

  2. ((b))

    30 hours

  3. ((c))

    24 hours

  4. ((d))

    18 hours

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Answer: ((a))

20 hours

14

A and B enter into a partnership such that 5 times of A's investment is equal to 7 times of B's investment. If the total profit is Rs. 12000, then what is the share of A?

  1. ((a))

    Rs .6300

  2. ((b))

    Rs .7000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 8000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 7500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs .6300

15

Evaluate: 6 + 6 of 6 ÷ 6 – 65\frac{6}{5}

  1. ((a))

    12/5

  2. ((b))

    54/5

  3. ((c))

    44/5

  4. ((d))

    6/5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12/5

16

When a number is increased by 112, it becomes 170% of itself. Find the number.

  1. ((a))

    160

  2. ((b))

    150

  3. ((c))

    200

  4. ((d))

    180

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

160

17

The difference between compound interest and simple interest on an amount of Rs. 14,400 for 2 years is Rs. 3600. Find the rate of interest.

  1. ((a))

    30%

  2. ((b))

    35%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    50%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30%

18

By selling a glass for Rs. 1378 a man earns a profit of 6 percent. If he sells it for Rs. 1079, then what will be the loss percent?

  1. ((a))

    11 percent

  2. ((b))

    18 percent

  3. ((c))

    17 percent

  4. ((d))

    15 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11 percent

19

Find the weight of a cylindrical iron container with base radius 12.6 cm and height is 4 m, where the weight of 1 cm3 of iron is 2 grams?

  1. ((a))

    299.284 kg

  2. ((b))

    199.584 kg

  3. ((c))

    399.168 kg

  4. ((d))

    499.482 kg

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Answer: ((a))

299.284 kg

20

The pie chart given below shows the number of boys in 8 schools. The total number of boys in all these 8 schools is 8000. The number of boys in a particular school is shown as a percent of a total number of boys in all these 8 schools.

What is the sum of the average number of boys in P. R. T and W and the average number of boys in Q and V?

  1. ((a))

    2580

  2. ((b))

    2180

  3. ((c))

    2380

  4. ((d))

    1980

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2580

21

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))

22

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

19, 27, 54, 118, 243, ?

  1. ((a))

    469

  2. ((b))

    449

  3. ((c))

    459

  4. ((d))

    457

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

469

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.

Night blindness : Vitamin A :: Scurvy : ?

  1. ((a))

    Vitamin D

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin C

  3. ((c))

    Vitamin K

  4. ((d))

    Vitamin E

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vitamin D

24

P, Q, R, S and T are sitting on a bench facing towards north but not necessarily in the same order. P is immediate neighbour of Q, S is immediate neighbour of T. P is not sitting with R who sits on the right end of the bench. P sits to the right of S and T. S sits to the right of T.

In which position P is sitting?

  1. ((a))

    Second from right

  2. ((b))

    Fourth from left

  3. ((c))

    Second from left 

  4. ((d))

    Third from left

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Second from right

25

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

441 ∶ 9261 ∶∶ 169 ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    2197

  2. ((b))

    2019

  3. ((c))

    2017

  4. ((d))

    2719

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2197

26

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. Eg 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)

(6, 4, 48)

(8, 5, 80)

  1. ((a))

    (3, 7, 42)

  2. ((b))

    (2, 7, 14)

  3. ((c))

    (5, 7, 42)

  4. ((d))

    (4, 6, 36)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(3, 7, 42)

27

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))

28

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:

No plate is Mug.

Some Mugs are Tables.

Conclusions:

I. All plates being tables is a possibility.

II. Some tables are not mugs.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

29

Five boys Aman, Baman, Chaman, Daman and Farhan have different ages. Farhan is elder than only Aman and Baman. Daman is younger than only Chaman. Aman is not the youngest. How many boys are elder than Aman?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

30

In a certain code language, 'DJ' is written as '410'. How will 'NS' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    1419

  2. ((b))

    1320

  3. ((c))

    1420

  4. ((d))

    1319

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1419

31

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

XF, UI, RL, OO, ?

  1. ((a))

    KS

  2. ((b))

    KR

  3. ((c))

    LS

  4. ((d))

    LR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KS

32

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))

33

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are sitting around a square table facing the centre of the table. Four of them are sitting at each of the corners, while the other four are sitting at the exact centre of each of the sides.

E who sits at the centre of a side, sits to the fourth left of the G. Only one person sits between G and F. B is immediate neighbour of E. Only three people sit between B and A. A is not a neighbour of D. H sits to the immediate left of C. C sits second to the right of E.

Who sits fourth to the right of D?

  1. ((a))

    H

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    G

  4. ((d))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

H

34

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

14, 15, 30, 33, 132, 137, 822, ?

  1. ((a))

    899

  2. ((b))

    829

  3. ((c))

    819

  4. ((d))

    982

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

899

35

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:

All carrots are vegetables.

Some vegetables are snacks.

Conclusions:

I. All vegetables are carrots.

II. All carrots are snacks.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follow. 

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows.

36

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

Newton ∶  Force ∶∶ Joule ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    Momentum

  2. ((b))

    Work

  3. ((c))

    Time

  4. ((d))

    Pressure

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Momentum

37

In a certain code language, 'SHOE' is written as '47'. How will 'HELMET' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    63

  2. ((b))

    83

  3. ((c))

    68

  4. ((d))

    72

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

63

38

By interchanging the given two signs which of the following equation will be not correct?

  • and -

I. 4 × 6 + 7 - 3 ÷ 1 = 21

II. 6 × 9 + 7 - 8 ÷ 2 = 51

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II 

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II

  4. ((d))

    Only II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I

39

Which of the mathematical signs should be interchanged in the below equation to make it mathematically correct?

24 ÷ 15 × 16 + 4 - 18 = 66

  1. ((a))

    ÷ and ×

  2. ((b))
    • and +
  3. ((c))
    • and × 
  4. ((d))

    ÷ and +

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷ and ×

40

In a certain code language, 'TYPING' is written as 'VAPING'. How will 'WIPING' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    YKPING

  2. ((b))

    VKPJNG

  3. ((c))

    VIPING

  4. ((d))

    VKPGNG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

YKPING

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

Which of these is the title of the first novel of Anand Neelakantan?

  1. ((a))

    Asura : Tale of the Vanquished

  2. ((b))

    Satya Ke Prayog

  3. ((c))

    The Immortals of Meluha

  4. ((d))

    Kadambari

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Asura : Tale of the Vanquished

42

Article ______ of the Indian Constitution deals with "Right to Constitutional Remedies".

  1. ((a))

    28 - 33

  2. ((b))

    32 - 35

  3. ((c))

    25 - 30

  4. ((d))

    22 - 25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28 - 33

43

As per the Census 2011, what is the sex ratio in India?

  1. ((a))

    843 females per thousand males

  2. ((b))

    943 females per thousand males

  3. ((c))

    743 females per thousand males

  4. ((d))

    643 females per thousand males

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

843 females per thousand males

44

Which bill passed in the Lok Sabha in 2022 seeks to convert the National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara (a deemed university) to the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya?

  1. ((a))

    The Appropriation Bill

  2. ((b))

    The Competition (Amendment) Bill

  3. ((c))

    Central Universities (Amendment) Bill

  4. ((d))

    University Laws (Amendment) Bill

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Appropriation Bill

45

Steapsin, the enzyme which converts fats into fatty acids and glycerol, is secreted by ______.

  1. ((a))

    stomach

  2. ((b))

    pancreas

  3. ((c))

    small intestine

  4. ((d))

    large intestine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

stomach

46

English East India Company acquired Diwani of Bengal in ______.

  1. ((a))

    1765

  2. ((b))

    1755

  3. ((c))

    1760

  4. ((d))

    1770

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1765

47

President Draupadi Murmu launched the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and the Nikshay 2.0 portal to eliminate Tuberculosis by ______ through a virtual event.

  1. ((a))

    2035

  2. ((b))

    2028

  3. ((c))

    2025

  4. ((d))

    2030

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2035

48

Which among the following Buddhist Universities is located in Bihar, India?

  1. ((a))

    Vallabhi University

  2. ((b))

    Somapuri University

  3. ((c))

    Nalanda University

  4. ((d))

    Nabadwip University

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vallabhi University

49

Who has been the chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) since 5 April, 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Dr. T.C.A. Anant

  2. ((b))

    Shri Bharat Bhushan Vyas

  3. ((c))

    Dr. Manoj Soni

  4. ((d))

    Ms. Smita Nagaraj

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dr. T.C.A. Anant

50

When was the first battle of Tarain fought?

  1. ((a))

    1208

  2. ((b))

    1182

  3. ((c))

    1191

  4. ((d))

    1215

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1208

51

Raja Parba festival of Odisha is the living cultural heritage and agricultural way of life. It is held for three days in the month of ______.

  1. ((a))

    July

  2. ((b))

    June

  3. ((c))

    September

  4. ((d))

    August

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

July

52

According to census 2011, which state has highest decadal population growth rate between 2001 - 11?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Mizoram

  4. ((d))

    Meghalaya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

53

Who gave the slogan, " Freedom is my birth right and I shall have it!" ?

  1. ((a))

    Badruddin Tyabji

  2. ((b))

    Lala Lajpat Rai

  3. ((c))

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  4. ((d))

    Bipin Chandra Pal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Badruddin Tyabji

54

_______ is scheduled to host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.

  1. ((a))

    England

  2. ((b))

    New Zealand

  3. ((c))

    India

  4. ((d))

    Pakistan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

England

55

Who among the following is famous for playing the musical instrument ''Sarod" ?

  1. ((a))

    Amjad Ali Khan

  2. ((b))

    Bismillah Khan

  3. ((c))

    Zakir Hussain

  4. ((d))

    Ravi Shankar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Amjad Ali Khan

56

Identify the famous Indian classical dancer.

She is a Guru of both Bharatanatyam and Odissi dancing style. She received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1987.

  1. ((a))

    Shovana Narayana

  2. ((b))

    Sonal Mansingh

  3. ((c))

    Padma Subrahmanyam

  4. ((d))

    Mrinalini Sarabhai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shovana Narayana

57

In 1867, Keshab Chandra Sen helped Atmaram Pandurang found the Prarthana Samaj in ______.

  1. ((a))

    Calcutta

  2. ((b))

    Bombay

  3. ((c))

    Poona

  4. ((d))

    Chennai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Calcutta

58

The famous Hirakud Captive Thermal Power plant is located in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Gujarat

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Andhra Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odisha

59

As a result of which act did Queen Victoria, who was the monarch of Britain, also became the sovereign of British territories in India, with the title "Empress of India" in 1858?

  1. ((a))

    Indian Councils Act

  2. ((b))

    Government Of India Act

  3. ((c))

    Charter Act

  4. ((d))

    Regulating Act

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indian Councils Act

60

When was the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana launched by the Government of India?

  1. ((a))

    2018

  2. ((b))

    2014

  3. ((c))

    2016

  4. ((d))

    2012

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2018

61

PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme was launched by which ministry? 

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Consumer Affairs

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Finance

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Commerce

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Consumer Affairs

62

______ species are those species of plants and animals which are found exclusively in a particular area.

  1. ((a))

    Endemic

  2. ((b))

    Endangered

  3. ((c))

    Threatened

  4. ((d))

    Critically Endangered

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Endemic

63

Which among the following is a subject of the State List in the Constitution of India?

  1. ((a))

    Banking

  2. ((b))

    Ports

  3. ((c))

    Agriculture

  4. ((d))

    Railways

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Banking

64

Pung Cholom is performed usually on religious occasions to the accompaniment of songs and dhol. It is famously performed in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Manipur

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh

65

Major plantations are found in the ______ region of the world.

  1. ((a))

    Tropical

  2. ((b))

    Grassland

  3. ((c))

    Temperate

  4. ((d))

    Desert

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tropical

66

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'.

(In fact, climbing fern is spreading so rapidly that its) now the state's worst invasive weed.

  1. ((a))

    In fact, climbing fern is spreading so rapid that it's

  2. ((b))

    In fact, climbing fern is spread so rapidly that its 

  3. ((c))

    In fact, climbing fern is spreading so rapidly that it's

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

In fact, climbing fern is spreading so rapid that it's

67

Choose the correctly spelled word.

  1. ((a))

    Concensus

  2. ((b))

    Concencus

  3. ((c))

    Consensus

  4. ((d))

    Consencus

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Concensus

68

Direction: Select the most appropriate antonym to substitute the (bracketed) word in the given sentence.

It would effectively rouse people's ardour to invest, and help to (discourage) the transfer of capital abroad.

  1. ((a))

    Industrious

  2. ((b))

    Construe

  3. ((c))

    Persuade

  4. ((d))

    Intolerable

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Industrious

69

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

This ______ piece of mischief by his brother brought a quiet laugh from David.

  1. ((a))

    nonsensical

  2. ((b))

    classical

  3. ((c))

    whimsical

  4. ((d))

    vesical

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

nonsensical

70

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

The life and soul of the party

  1. ((a))

    The only person who dances in the party

  2. ((b))

    Chief guest of the party

  3. ((c))

    A person who brings lots of gifts

  4. ((d))

    Person who brings lots of energy to the party

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The only person who dances in the party

71

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

  1. ((a))

    The main problem, I beleive, lies elsewhere.

  2. ((b))

    He said the goverment remained commited to peace.

  3. ((c))

    You could have seen in them a cemetery or a war memorial.

  4. ((d))

    Jerry is an amatuer who dances because he feels like it.

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Answer: ((a))

The main problem, I beleive, lies elsewhere.

72

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

Early, during December 2021, / Lal was appointed / the Secretary to the Lokpal.

  1. ((a))

    the Secretary to the Lokpal.

  2. ((b))

    Early, during December 2021,

  3. ((c))

    Lal was appointed

  4. ((d))

    No error

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Answer: ((a))

the Secretary to the Lokpal.

73

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

Neither I nor my friends are going too walk down that street.

  1. ((a))

    down that street.

  2. ((b))

    friends are going too walk

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor my

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Answer: ((a))

down that street.

74

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

In 79 A.D., the Mount Vesuvius blew / its top, burying the ancient / cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

  1. ((a))

    In 79 A.D., the Mount Vesuvius blew

  2. ((b))

    its top, burying the ancient

  3. ((c))

    cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. 

  4. ((d))

    No Error

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Answer: ((a))

In 79 A.D., the Mount Vesuvius blew

75

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

This change is responsible for a recent ______ the number of cases of cancer in this age group.

  1. ((a))

    rise to

  2. ((b))

    rise at

  3. ((c))

    rise in

  4. ((d))

    rise of

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Answer: ((a))

rise to

76

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

For months, Drupad could not taste anything he ate as regret layered ______ mud.

  1. ((a))

    his mouth like

  2. ((b))

    his mouth as though

  3. ((c))

    his mouth comparable to

  4. ((d))

    his mouth allied to

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Answer: ((a))

his mouth like

77

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

A local meeting of party members to select candidates, elect convention delegates, etc

  1. ((a))

    Claque

  2. ((b))

    Clique

  3. ((c))

    Caravan

  4. ((d))

    Caucus

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Answer: ((a))

Claque

78

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

The flowers of a particular region

  1. ((a))

    Flora

  2. ((b))

    Fauna

  3. ((c))

    Bovine

  4. ((d))

    Bryophyte

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Answer: ((a))

Flora

79

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Console

  1. ((a))

    Fret

  2. ((b))

    Arteriole

  3. ((c))

    Solace

  4. ((d))

    Torment

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Answer: ((a))

Fret

80

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

Each passenger is allows one piece of carry - on luggage.

  1. ((a))

    is allowed

  2. ((b))

    No improvement

  3. ((c))

    is allowing

  4. ((d))

    is allow

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Answer: ((a))

is allowed

81

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Malign

  1. ((a))

    Praise

  2. ((b))

    Align

  3. ((c))

    Cheerful

  4. ((d))

    Harangue

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Answer: ((a))

Praise

82

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate choice.

During treatment, patients lay ______ on the treatment couch for around 3 hrs.

  1. ((a))

    arsine

  2. ((b))

    alpine

  3. ((c))

    repine

  4. ((d))

    supine

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Answer: ((a))

arsine

83

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

Later, Brooks' brother alleged that racism helped put the (pedal to the metal).

  1. ((a))

    Very excessive

  2. ((b))

    To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle

  3. ((c))

    To enjoy yourself by going out

  4. ((d))

    Avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else

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Answer: ((a))

Very excessive

84

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.

He (returned back) Cambridge shortly before three o'clock.

  1. ((a))

    showed

  2. ((b))

    No correction required

  3. ((c))

    appeared

  4. ((d))

    reached

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Answer: ((a))

showed

85

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

I suppose I was looking for (a work that would give me income) and that was going to be an adventure.

  1. ((a))

    Activity

  2. ((b))

    Calling

  3. ((c))

    Pursuit 

  4. ((d))

    Occupation

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Answer: ((a))

Activity

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.

Intriguingly, those who (1) ______ the psychobiotic diet reported they felt less stressed compared (2) ______ those who followed the control diet. There was also a direct correlation between how strictly (3) ______  followed the diet and their perceived stress levels, with those who (4) ______ more psychobiotic foods during the four - week period reporting the (5) ______  reduction in perceived stress levels.

86

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

  1. ((a))

    casted

  2. ((b))

    followed

  3. ((c))

    believed

  4. ((d))

    bellowed

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Answer: ((a))

casted

87

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.

  1. ((a))

    of

  2. ((b))

    with

  3. ((c))

    by

  4. ((d))

    on

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Answer: ((a))

of

88

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.

  1. ((a))

    participants

  2. ((b))

    nomads

  3. ((c))

    animals

  4. ((d))

    spectators

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Answer: ((a))

participants

89

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.

  1. ((a))

    staked

  2. ((b))

    ate

  3. ((c))

    eroded

  4. ((d))

    raked

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Answer: ((a))

staked

90

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.

  1. ((a))

    greatest

  2. ((b))

    greater

  3. ((c))

    greatly

  4. ((d))

    great

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Answer: ((a))

greatest

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