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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 10 May, 2023 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

A.B and C are assigned to complete a work. If the ratio of time taken by A, B and C is 4 ∶ 3 ∶ 6. Find the ratio of their efficiency. 

  1. ((a))

    3 ∶ 4 ∶ 2

  2. ((b))

    4 ∶ 3 ∶ 6

  3. ((c))

    3 ∶ 4 ∶ 6

  4. ((d))

    4 ∶ 6 ∶ 8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 ∶ 4 ∶ 2

2

If 20 percent of (x + y) = 30 percent of (x - y), then X is what percentage of y? 

  1. ((a))

    0.5 percent

  2. ((b))

    5 percent 

  3. ((c))

    500 percent 

  4. ((d))

    50 percent 

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Answer: ((a))

0.5 percent

3

The average of 5 numbers is 48. The average of the two numbers is 40 while the average of the other two is 58, Find the value of the remaining number. 

  1. ((a))

    44

  2. ((b))

    34

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

44

4

Find the area of the triangle whose height is 56 cm and the corresponding base is 1/4th of the height.  

  1. ((a))

    544 cm2

  2. ((b))

    440 cm2

  3. ((c))

    392 cm2

  4. ((d))

    480 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

544 cm2

5

The ratio of sand to stone in a mixture is 5 ∶ 8 while that between stone and cement is 32 ∶ 35, What is the ratio of sand to cement in the mixture? 

  1. ((a))

    4 ∶ 3

  2. ((b))

    1 ∶ 7

  3. ((c))

    2 ∶ 3

  4. ((d))

    4 ∶ 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 ∶ 3

6

Find the third proportion to 14 and 56. 

  1. ((a))

    220

  2. ((b))

    218

  3. ((c))

    212

  4. ((d))

    224

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

220

7

The table given below shows the number of male and female in different states. 

StatesMaleFemale
A50100
B200150
C30025
D2550
E12575
F150250
<br>

J1 = The value of average number of males in A and B.

J2 = The value of average number of females in E and F.

What is the value of (J2 - J1)?

  1. ((a))

    56.5

  2. ((b))

    25.5

  3. ((c))

    42.5

  4. ((d))

    37.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

56.5

8

A vendor bought 12 oranges for Rs. 50 and sold them at 12 for Rs. 30. Find the loss percentage. 

  1. ((a))

    30%

  2. ((b))

    25%

  3. ((c))

    40%

  4. ((d))

    45%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30%

9

What is the value of (289×4235)÷(325×57÷121)(1415÷275 of 75)×175÷43\rm \frac{\left(\frac{28}{9}\times \frac{42}{35}\right)\div\left(\frac{3}{25}\times \frac{5}{7}\div \frac{1}{21}\right)}{\left(\frac{14}{15}\div\frac{2}{75}\ of\ \frac{7}{5}\right)\times \frac{1}{75}\div\frac{4}{3}}

  1. ((a))

    222/27

  2. ((b))

    212/27

  3. ((c))

    244/27

  4. ((d))

    224/27

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

222/27

10

A shopkeeper allows a discount of 20% on the marked price and still gains 12% on the whole. Find at what percent above the cost price did he mark his goods?  

  1. ((a))

    30%

  2. ((b))

    10%

  3. ((c))

    40%

  4. ((d))

    20%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30%

11

A car covers the first 140 km of a journey in 10 hours and the next 260 km in 15 hours. What is the average speed of the Car for the whole journey?  

  1. ((a))

    16 km/hr 

  2. ((b))

    14 km/hr 

  3. ((c))

    10 km/hr 

  4. ((d))

    15 km/hr  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16 km/hr 

12

What is the value of 15 ÷ 5 of 3 - 3 × 4 + 13 ? 

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

13

A shopkeeper sold a book at a marked price of Rs. 1400 at a discount of 28%. Find the selling price of the book. 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1008

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2000

14

In how many least number of complete years will a sum of money become more than four times of itself at the rate of 14 percent per annum on simple interest?  

  1. ((a))

    20 years

  2. ((b))

    25 years

  3. ((c))

    29 years

  4. ((d))

    22 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20 years

15

The following bar graph shows the umber of employees in company A and company B in 5 years.

Find the total number of employees in company A and company B in 2018 and 2019. 

  1. ((a))

    2860

  2. ((b))

    2740

  3. ((c))

    2820

  4. ((d))

    3210

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2860

16

Ramesh is 60 percent less efficient than Rahul. If Rahul can make a computer in 12 days, then Ramesh can make the same computer in how many days? 

  1. ((a))

    30 days

  2. ((b))

    40 days

  3. ((c))

    50 days

  4. ((d))

    60 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 days

17

Find the value of 5(12 + 20 ÷ 10 × 3 - 5).

  1. ((a))

    50

  2. ((b))

    35

  3. ((c))

    65

  4. ((d))

    40

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50

18

Two stations A and B are 230 km apart on a straight line. One train starts from A at 4 a.m. and travels towards B at 40 km/hr. Another train starts from B at 5 a.m. and travels towards A at a speed of 55 km/hr. At what time will they meet?  

  1. ((a))

    10 a.m.

  2. ((b))

    7 a.m.

  3. ((c))

    6 a.m.

  4. ((d))

    8 a.m.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 a.m.

19

A sum of Rs. 500 becomes Rs. 580 at simple interest in 2 years. In how many years will the sum of Rs. 650 amounts to Rs. 858 at the same rate of simple interest? 

  1. ((a))

    4 years

  2. ((b))

    8 years

  3. ((c))

    5 years

  4. ((d))

    6 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 years

20

There is a rectangular garden of 150 metres × 25 metres, A path of width 10 metres is built around the garden. What is the area of the path? 

  1. ((a))

    3700 metre2

  2. ((b))

    3550 metre2

  3. ((c))

    3900 metre2

  4. ((d))

    3220 metre2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3700 metre2

21

In a certain code language, ‘She is my niece’ is coded as 'Co Pv Zs Mn', 'That is my bike’ is coded as 'Zs Pt Pv Ga’. ‘She is your daughter’ is coded as 'Co Pv Ex Yz'. What is the code for ‘niece’ in this code language? 

  1. ((a))

    Pv

  2. ((b))

    Mn

  3. ((c))

    Zs

  4. ((d))

    Co

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pv

22

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))

23

In a certain code language, ‘EXPORT’ is coded as 'ORTEXP'. What is the code for ‘GENTLE’ in that code language? 

  1. ((a))

    TLENEG

  2. ((b))

    TELNEG

  3. ((c))

    TLEGEN

  4. ((d))

    TLENGE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

TLENEG

24

Seven boys Laxman, Mohan, Bit, Sohil. Rahul, Ram and Ramesh are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Sohil is third to the left of Bittu. Mohan is second to the right of Bittu. Ram is third to the right of Ramesh. Ramesh is not the immediate neighbour of Mohan. Laxman is third to the left of Rahul.

Who is to the immediate left of Ram?

  1. ((a))

    Bittu

  2. ((b))

    Ramesh

  3. ((c))

    Mohan

  4. ((d))

    Laxman

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bittu

25

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

26

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

111, 128, 145, 162, 179, ?

  1. ((a))

    194

  2. ((b))

    195

  3. ((c))

    196

  4. ((d))

    190

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

194

27

By Interchanging which two signs the equation will be correct?  

6 - 10 × 8 ÷ 5 + 7 = 15

  1. ((a))
    • and -
  2. ((b))

    ÷ and -

  3. ((c))
    • and ÷ 
  4. ((d))

    × and ÷ 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
  • and -
28

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based an 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 K are M.

II. Some K are Z.

Conclusion:

I. All M are Z

II. All M are K

III. Some M are K

  1. ((a))

    All conclusion follows  

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion follows 

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion III follows 

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and III follows  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

All conclusion follows  

29

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

9 : 730 :: 10 : 1001 :: 8 : ?

  1. ((a))

    517

  2. ((b))

    513

  3. ((c))

    514

  4. ((d))

    516

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

517

30

Average of five batsmen Rohit, Rahul, Virat, Surya and Hardik is compared. Average of Surya is more than only one batsman. Average of Virat is more than Rohit and average of Rohit is more than Hardik. If Average of Rohit = 120, then what can be the average of Surya?  

  1. ((a))

    130

  2. ((b))

    125

  3. ((c))

    118

  4. ((d))

    128

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

130

31

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements,

Statements:

I. Some V are P.

II. Some F are V.

Conclusion:

I. Some F are P.

II. Some V are F.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows 

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows 

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion follows 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follows

32

Seven girls Mansi, Shweta, Monika, Payal, Aarti, Kajal and Laxmi are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Aarti is second to the left of Kajal. Monika is third to the right of Kajal. Mansi is not the immediate neighbour of Kajal. Laxmi is second to the left of Mansi. Payal is not the immediate neighbour of Laxmi

Who is second to the left of Laxmi?

  1. ((a))

    Mansi

  2. ((b))

    Kajal

  3. ((c))

    Payal

  4. ((d))

    Aarti

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mansi

33

Words given on the left side of (::) are related with each other by some Logic Rule/Relation. Select the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same Logic/Rule/ Relation.

Time : Seconds :: ?

  1. ((a))

    Pressure : Litre 

  2. ((b))

    Newton : Force  

  3. ((c))

    Joule : Work 

  4. ((d))

    Power : Watt 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pressure : Litre 

34

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

2, 5, 14, 41, 122, ?

  1. ((a))

    370

  2. ((b))

    365

  3. ((c))

    380

  4. ((d))

    368

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

370

35

In a certain code language, 'JPMNO" is coded as ‘73562', ‘AMNBD' is coded as '28954', 'JNACQ' is coded as '12430'. What is the code for 'B' in that code language? 

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

36

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))

37

Words given on the left side of (::) are related with each other by some Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation.

Tadpole : Frog :: Kitten : ?

  1. ((a))

    Deer

  2. ((b))

    Insect

  3. ((c))

    Cat

  4. ((d))

    Dog

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Deer

38

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)

(10, 20, 100)

(50, 5, 125)

  1. ((a))

    (20, 5, 60)

  2. ((b))

    (40, 4, 150)

  3. ((c))

    (14, 10, 35)

  4. ((d))

    (12, 10, 60)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(20, 5, 60)

39

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

ASBQ, XOYM, UKVI, RGSE, ?

  1. ((a))

    OCPA

  2. ((b))

    NCPA

  3. ((c))

    OCPB

  4. ((d))

    OBQA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OCPA

40

After interchanging the given two numbers what will be the values of equation (I) and (II) respectively? 

8 and 2

I. 3 + 6 - 8 × 4 ÷ 2

II. 4 ÷ 6 × 9 + 2 - 8

  1. ((a))

    12 and 8

  2. ((b))

    9 and 15

  3. ((c))

    9 and 81

  4. ((d))

    8 and 12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 and 8

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

Saroja Vaidyanathan received Kalidas Samman for classical dance in _____

  1. ((a))

    2009-10 

  2. ((b))

    2020-21 

  3. ((c))

    2001-02 

  4. ((d))

    2002-03 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2009-10 

42

Where is the headquarters of the Spices Board of India located? 

  1. ((a))

    Bengaluru (Karnataka) 

  2. ((b))

    Kochi (Kerala) 

  3. ((c))

    Pune (Maharashtra)

  4. ((d))

    Guntur (Andhra Pradesh)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bengaluru (Karnataka) 

43

Which among the following alloys is a combination of gold and silver? 

  1. ((a))

    Bronze

  2. ((b))

    Constantan 

  3. ((c))

    Solder 

  4. ((d))

    Electrum 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bronze

44

Who among the following Mughal emperors assumed the title Alamgir, World Conqueror? 

  1. ((a))

    Akbar 

  2. ((b))

    Aurangzeb 

  3. ((c))

    Babur 

  4. ((d))

    Shah Jahan 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Akbar 

45

Which among the following National Parks is not located in Maharashtra? 

  1. ((a))

    Gugamal National Park 

  2. ((b))

    Tadoba National Park 

  3. ((c))

    Navegaon National Park

  4. ((d))

    Bandhavgarh National Park 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gugamal National Park 

46

Who has written 'The History of British India' in 1817?

  1. ((a))

    James Mill

  2. ((b))

    Romesh Chander Dutt

  3. ((c))

    Dadabhai Naoroji

  4. ((d))

    William Bentick

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

James Mill

47

Identify the famous Indian music personality.

In 2011, the Guinness Book of World Records officially acknowledged her as the most recorded artist in music history.

  1. ((a))

    Asha Bhosle 

  2. ((b))

    Shreya Ghoshal

  3. ((c))

    Usha Uthup 

  4. ((d))

    Alka Yagnik 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Asha Bhosle 

48

The Northernmost range of Himalayas is known as ______.

  1. ((a))

    The Inner Himalayas 

  2. ((b))

    Aravalli Range 

  3. ((c))

    Purvanchal 

  4. ((d))

    Shiwalik Range  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Inner Himalayas 

49

What is the fiscal year period in India? 

  1. ((a))

    1st April of a year to 31st March of the next upcoming year 

  2. ((b))

    1st April to 31st December of the same year 

  3. ((c))

    1st January to 31st December of the same year 

  4. ((d))

    1st January of a year to 31st December of the next upcoming year

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1st April of a year to 31st March of the next upcoming year 

50

who founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897? 

  1. ((a))

    Ramakrishna Paramahansa  

  2. ((b))

    Swami Vivekanand 

  3. ((c))

    Keshav Chandra Sen 

  4. ((d))

    Debendranath Tagore 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ramakrishna Paramahansa  

51

Article 25 to 28 of the Indian constitution provide for _______.

  1. ((a))

    Culture and Educational Rights 

  2. ((b))

    Right to Equality  

  3. ((c))

    Right against Exploitation  

  4. ((d))

    Right to Freedom of Religion 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Culture and Educational Rights 

52

Jagoi and cholom are the two main divisions in _____ dance. 

  1. ((a))

    Kathakali

  2. ((b))

    Manipuri

  3. ((c))

    Bharatanatyam

  4. ((d))

    Kathak

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kathakali

53

Beriberi is caused by deficiency of which of the following? 

  1. ((a))

    Vitamin D 

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin C

  3. ((c))

    Vitamin B1

  4. ((d))

    Iodine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vitamin D 

54

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban was launched by which Union Ministry?  

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Finance 

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Human Resource Development 

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Rural Development 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Finance 

55

Who among the following is the author of the book "An Autobiography: Toward Freedom"? 

  1. ((a))

    Lala Lajpat Rai 

  2. ((b))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. ((c))

    Indira Gandhi 

  4. ((d))

    Mahatma Gandhi  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lala Lajpat Rai 

56

Which of the following unemployment is the result of depression in an economy? 

  1. ((a))

    Cyclical unemployment 

  2. ((b))

    Frictional unemployment 

  3. ((c))

    Seasonal unemployment 

  4. ((d))

    Structural unemployment 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cyclical unemployment 

57

Which among the following planets is also known as "morning star"? 

  1. ((a))

    Jupiter 

  2. ((b))

    Neptune

  3. ((c))

    Venus

  4. ((d))

    Earth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jupiter 

58

Sreejesh P.R who was awarded “Major Dyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021” is associated with which sports?

  1. ((a))

    Football

  2. ((b))

    Boxing

  3. ((c))

    Wrestling

  4. ((d))

    Hockey

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Football

59

As per the standard census definition. main worker is a person who works for at least _____ in a year.

  1. ((a))

    190 days

  2. ((b))

    150 days

  3. ((c))

    223 days

  4. ((d))

    183 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

190 days

60

Who among the following won Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2022?  

  1. ((a))

    Charles Leclerc 

  2. ((b))

    Lando Norris 

  3. ((c))

    Carlos Sainz Jr. 

  4. ((d))

    Max Verstappen 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Charles Leclerc 

61

Dussehra festival is also known as ______.

  1. ((a))

    Sankranti 

  2. ((b))

    Vaikunthashtami 

  3. ((c))

    Vijayadashami  

  4. ((d))

    Janmasthami 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sankranti 

62

In September 2022, who has been appointed as the new Attorney General of India? 

  1. ((a))

    R. Venkataramani 

  2. ((b))

    Ram Jethmalani 

  3. ((c))

    Kailash Vasdev 

  4. ((d))

    Jagdeep Dhankhar  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R. Venkataramani 

63

The Head of an Indian state is _______.

  1. ((a))

    Chief Justice of High Court  

  2. ((b))

    Governor 

  3. ((c))

    State Election Commissioner 

  4. ((d))

    Chief minister 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chief Justice of High Court  

64

The Parliament of India is also known as ______

  1. ((a))

    Lok Sabha

  2. ((b))

    Sansad

  3. ((c))

    Vidhan Sabha

  4. ((d))

    Senate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lok Sabha

65

The ancient city of Dholavira, is located in which state? 

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh 

  2. ((b))

    Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh 

66

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

Susie (has such strong resemblance to) Kate Winslet that sometimes people would ask her for her autograph

  1. ((a))

    dead ringer 

  2. ((b))

    gone bananas 

  3. ((c))

    jack of all trades 

  4. ((d))

    pound the pavement 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

dead ringer 

67

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

No need to read (voluminous) campaign literature, or pore through printed recommendations.

  1. ((a))

    Commodious 

  2. ((b))

    Micro 

  3. ((c))

    Sparkling 

  4. ((d))

    Reverberate  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Commodious 

68

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

I hope that we will arrive at the ideal trade-off soon.

  1. ((a))

    the ideal trade-off soon.

  2. ((b))

    we will arrive at 

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    I hope that

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the ideal trade-off soon.

69

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

The company has responded (sluggishly) to these changes in technology.

  1. ((a))

    Lethargically 

  2. ((b))

    Similarly 

  3. ((c))

    Apathetically 

  4. ((d))

    Promptly 

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Answer: ((a))

Lethargically 

70

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

He had to rebel against his father to became a musician.

  1. ((a))

    against his father to 

  2. ((b))

    became a musician.

  3. ((c))

    He had to rebel  

  4. ((d))

    No error

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Answer: ((a))

against his father to 

71

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

Societies need to develop highly _________ behavioural rules for survival.

  1. ((a))

    readjusted 

  2. ((b))

    adopted 

  3. ((c))

    adaptive

  4. ((d))

    matched  

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Answer: ((a))

readjusted 

72

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

Before Jerry could stop him, Daniel / bounding off the bed, seized Jerry's / desk lamp, and started beating himself.

  1. ((a))

    desk lamp, and started beating himself. 

  2. ((b))

    No error 

  3. ((c))

    Before Jerry could stop him, Daniel 

  4. ((d))

    bounding off the bed, seized Jerry's 

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Answer: ((a))

desk lamp, and started beating himself. 

73

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

In the long run

  1. ((a))

    Lack of energy

  2. ((b))

    Long walk

  3. ((c))

    In tough times 

  4. ((d))

    In the end 

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Answer: ((a))

Lack of energy

74

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

He held the railing as he walked downed the stairs

  1. ((a))

    No improvement 

  2. ((b))

    walk down 

  3. ((c))

    walked downs 

  4. ((d))

    walked down 

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Answer: ((a))

No improvement 

75

Four words are given, out of which three words are spelt correctly. Choose the incorrectly spelt word. 

  1. ((a))

    LICENSE 

  2. ((b))

    NECCESARY 

  3. ((c))

    INDISPENSABLE 

  4. ((d))

    OCCASION

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Answer: ((a))

LICENSE 

76

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank

The man who is supposed to be protecting them is somehow their fiercest and most ______ enemy.

  1. ((a))

    implacable 

  2. ((b))

    pedestrian  

  3. ((c))

    ostentatious 

  4. ((d))

    quotidian  

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Answer: ((a))

implacable 

77

Select the wrongly spelt word. 

  1. ((a))

    Sully 

  2. ((b))

    Depravity

  3. ((c))

    Morelity

  4. ((d))

    Arsenal

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Answer: ((a))

Sully 

78

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

A portable case for holding papers, drawing etc.

  1. ((a))

    Archives 

  2. ((b))

    Creche 

  3. ((c))

    Portfolio 

  4. ((d))

    Cache 

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Answer: ((a))

Archives 

79

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

A person who is both open and shy

  1. ((a))

    Extrovert 

  2. ((b))

    Ambivert 

  3. ((c))

    Introvert 

  4. ((d))

    Controvert 

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Answer: ((a))

Extrovert 

80

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 

Before about 1830, _______ sermons, tracts and addresses routinely broached female intemperance.

  1. ((a))

    confluence 

  2. ((b))

    temperance 

  3. ((c))

    congruence 

  4. ((d))

    affluence 

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Answer: ((a))

confluence 

81

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Fetish

  1. ((a))

    Awkward 

  2. ((b))

    Requirement 

  3. ((c))

    Desire 

  4. ((d))

    Learning 

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Answer: ((a))

Awkward 

82

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Rigid

  1. ((a))

    Superior

  2. ((b))

    Distaste 

  3. ((c))

    Satiation 

  4. ((d))

    Flexible 

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Answer: ((a))

Superior

83

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

At first, it looked as _____ Uncle Vernon would manage to gloss the whole thing over.

  1. ((a))

    thought 

  2. ((b))

    throughout 

  3. ((c))

    though 

  4. ((d))

    through

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Answer: ((a))

thought 

84

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

He enlisting in the army  and went to war when he was only eighteen.

  1. ((a))

    enlist in army 

  2. ((b))

    enlisted in the army 

  3. ((c))

    No improvement 

  4. ((d))

    enlisted at the army 

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Answer: ((a))

enlist in army 

85

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.

One of the main climbing routes, approaches the summit from the southeast (In the Nepal).

  1. ((a))

    at the Nepal 

  2. ((b))

    in Nepal 

  3. ((c))

    No correction required 

  4. ((d))

    from the Nepal 

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Answer: ((a))

at the Nepal 

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.

If you enjoy (1) ______ crime shows on TV, you know that fingerprints play a large role in (2) ______ people, But, you might be (3) ______ to find out that using fingerprints for identification is not a new science. In fact, it is very old (4) _______ back at least as far as 1885-1913 B.C.E. In Babylon. when people agreed to a business contract, they pressed their fingerprints into the clay in which the contract was written. (5) ______ have also been found on clay seals from ancient China.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    marking

  2. ((b))

    watching

  3. ((c))

    calling out

  4. ((d))

    writing

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Answer: ((a))

marking

87

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

  1. ((a))

    identifying

  2. ((b))

    pertaining

  3. ((c))

    chortling

  4. ((d))

    masking

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Answer: ((a))

identifying

88

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

  1. ((a))

    certain

  2. ((b))

    calculable

  3. ((c))

    blocked

  4. ((d))

    surprised

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Answer: ((a))

certain

89

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

  1. ((a))

    portraying

  2. ((b))

    dating

  3. ((c))

    stating

  4. ((d))

    going

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Answer: ((a))

portraying

90

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

  1. ((a))

    Thumbprints

  2. ((b))

    Sculptures

  3. ((c))

    Footprints

  4. ((d))

    Paintings

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Answer: ((a))

Thumbprints

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