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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 11 May, 2023 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

A car travels from A to B at 44 km/hr and returns from B to A at 66 km/hr. Find its average speed during the whole journey.

  1. ((a))

    63.3 km/hr

  2. ((b))

    52.8 km/hr

  3. ((c))

    68.2 km/hr

  4. ((d))

    55.4 km/hr

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Answer: ((a))

63.3 km/hr

2

The value of 0.005 × [(0.08 ÷ 0.002) - (0.012 ÷ 0.04)] ÷ 0.01 is: 

  1. ((a))

    0.985

  2. ((b))

    0.01985

  3. ((c))

    0.1985

  4. ((d))

    19.85

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Answer: ((a))

0.985

3

A man alone can do a piece of work in 16 days, but with the help of his friend, he can do it in 8 days. In what time can his friend do it alone?

  1. ((a))

    12 days

  2. ((b))

    14 days

  3. ((c))

    16 days

  4. ((d))

    10 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 days

4

In a rectangle, diagonal is 4 times of its breadth. The ratio of length to breadth is:

  1. ((a))

    15:1\sqrt{15}:1

  2. ((b))

    1 ∶ √5

  3. ((c))

    1 ∶ 5

  4. ((d))

    √5 ∶ 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15:1\sqrt{15}:1

5

The following table shows the present share of 5 partners of a company. If the company has issued its 100000 shares between its five partners and Raju sell 15200 of his shares to Ramesh, then how many shares will Ramesh have?

PartnersPresent Share (in %)
Bala5
Shankar15
Raju45
Ramesh25
Pradeep10
  1. ((a))

    29800

  2. ((b))

    45000

  3. ((c))

    25000

  4. ((d))

    40200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29800

6

The marked price of a chair is 10 percent more than its cost price. If the chair is sold for Rs. 300 after a discount of Rs. 140, then what will be the loss percentage?

  1. ((a))

    20 percent

  2. ((b))

    12.5 percent

  3. ((c))

    25 percent

  4. ((d))

    17 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20 percent

7

The pie chart given below shows the number of trucks manufactured by six companies in a year. Total trucks manufactured by all these six companies are 1440. Number of trucks manufactured by a particular company is shown in terms of degree with respect to the total number of trucks manufactured by all these six companies.

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What is difference between the average number of trucks manufactured by K and P and the average number of trucks manufactured by J and M?

  1. ((a))

    160

  2. ((b))

    176

  3. ((c))

    190

  4. ((d))

    162

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

160

8

What will be the volume of sphere with radius 65 cm? (approximately) 

  1. ((a))

    4.5 × 106 cm3

  2. ((b))

    6 × 106 cm3

  3. ((c))

    1.15 × 106 cm3

  4. ((d))

    2 × 106 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.5 × 106 cm3

9

Rimmy and Simmi can together finish a work in 40 days. They worked together for 30 days and then Simmi left. After another 30 days, Rimmy finished the remaining work alone. In how many days Rimmy alone can finish the work?

  1. ((a))

    120 days

  2. ((b))

    30 days

  3. ((c))

    80 days

  4. ((d))

    40 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

120 days

10

If A is 6 times more than B, then B is what percentage less than A?

  1. ((a))

    33.33 percent

  2. ((b))

    28.56 percent

  3. ((c))

    14.28 percent

  4. ((d))

    85.71 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

33.33 percent

11

If (3x + y) ∶ (3x - y) = 4 ∶ 3, then what is the value of x ∶ y? 

  1. ((a))

    5 ∶ 3

  2. ((b))

    7 ∶ 3

  3. ((c))

    5 ∶ 2

  4. ((d))

    7 ∶ 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 ∶ 3

12

What is the volume of a cone whose base diameter is 12 cm and the height is 21.7 cm?

  1. ((a))

    626.3 cm3

  2. ((b))

    548.6 cm3

  3. ((c))

    818.4 cm3

  4. ((d))

    334.5 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

626.3 cm3

13

There is a circular path around a sports field. Rahul takes 15 minutes to drive one round of the field, while Anil takes 18 minutes for the same. Suppose they both start from the same point and at the same time, and go in the same direction. After how many minutes will they meet again at the starting point?

  1. ((a))

    120

  2. ((b))

    100

  3. ((c))

    80

  4. ((d))

    90

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Answer: ((a))

120

14

A and B started a business with Rs. 15000 and Rs. 30000 respectively. If A and B share profit in the ratio of 1 ∶ 5 respectively, then what is the ratio of the time period of investment for A and B respectively?

  1. ((a))

    1 ∶ 2

  2. ((b))

    2 ∶ 5

  3. ((c))

    2 ∶ 3

  4. ((d))

    2 ∶ 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 ∶ 2

15

A person lent certain sum of money at the rate of 6 percent per annum on simple interest and the interest received in 13 years is Rs. 220 less than the sum lent. What is the sum lent?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 600

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 800

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1000

16

A mixture contains milk and water in a ratio of 9 ∶ 5. When 6 litres of water is added to this mixture, the ratio of milk and water becomes 9 ∶ 7, Find the quantity of milk in the mixture

  1. ((a))

    30 litres

  2. ((b))

    18 litres

  3. ((c))

    27 litres

  4. ((d))

    15 litres

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Answer: ((a))

30 litres

17

What is the value of 1967÷3512{196 \over 7} \div {35 \over 12} of 13255×4520{132 \over 55} \times {45 \over 20}?

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    36

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

18

On a sum, simple interest at the annual rate of 12 percent for 6 years is Rs. 28800. What will be the compound interest on the same sum at the annual rate of 20 percent (compounding annually) for 2 years? 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 17600

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 19200

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 12000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 14400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 17600

19

Cost price of a cooler is Rs. 4800. If the profit percentage is 26 percent, then what is the selling price of the cooler?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 6248

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 6048

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 6640

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 5628

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 6248

20

A man covers half part of a certain distance at 60 km/hr. He covers 40 percent of remaining distance at the speed of 12 km/hr and covers rest of the distance at the speed of 18 km/hr. What is his average speed for the entire journey?

  1. ((a))

    24 km/hr

  2. ((b))

    58/3 km/hr

  3. ((c))

    36 km/hr

  4. ((d))

    40 km/hr

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24 km/hr

21

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

First row - 80, 40, 20

Second row - 112, 56, 28

Third row - 244, 122, ?

  1. ((a))

    61

  2. ((b))

    51

  3. ((c))

    78

  4. ((d))

    64

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

61

22

Seven people A, B, C, D, E, F and G have different heights. A is taller than four other people. E is shorter than only one person. The height of how many people is between the height of A and E?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

23

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

H, J, L, N, P, R, T, ?

  1. ((a))

    M

  2. ((b))

    T

  3. ((c))

    V

  4. ((d))

    R

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M

24

In a certain code language, ‘HANDLE' is coded as 'FLENBH'. What is the code for ‘LOVELY' in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    ZLFVLP

  2. ((b))

    XLFVPL

  3. ((c))

    ZLVFPL 

  4. ((d))

    ZLFVPL 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ZLFVLP

25

A, B, C, D and E are standing in a row facing north. A is standing at one of the corners. B and C are standing adjacent to each other. D is standing second from the left corner. E stands third to the left of C. Who stands adjacent to A? 

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    E

  4. ((d))

    D

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Answer: ((a))

C

26

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

15, 23, 19, 20, 23, 17, 27, 14, 31, 11, ?

  1. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    19

  4. ((d))

    32

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

27

Five friends M, N, O, P and Q sit around a circular table facing away from the centre. O is sitting to the immediate left of P who sits third to the right of Q. M does not sit adjacent to P. Who sits to the immediate right of P? 

  1. ((a))

    N

  2. ((b))

    Q

  3. ((c))

    O

  4. ((d))

    M

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

N

28

In a certain code language, 'BEAR’ is written as '2519' and ‘TURN’ is written as ‘2395'. How will 'SING' be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    1498

  2. ((b))

    1579

  3. ((c))

    1957

  4. ((d))

    1597

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Answer: ((a))

1498

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))

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Answer: ((a))

30

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

8 × 4 - 3 + 57 ÷ 9 = 42

  1. ((a))

    8 and 4

  2. ((b))

    3 and 9

  3. ((c))

    57 and 9

  4. ((d))

    42 and 57

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 and 4

31

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

12 : 132 :: 8 : 56 :: ? : 20

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

32

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 rats are roads.

All roads are bags.

Conclusions:

I. All bags are rats.

II. Some bags are rats.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows 

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows 

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow 

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows 

33

select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

34

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))

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Answer: ((a))

35

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

 RK46 : TJ51 :: PJ129 : RI134 :: SR53 : ?

  1. ((a))

    VS58

  2. ((b))

    VR58

  3. ((c))

    VQ58

  4. ((d))

    UQ58

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VS58

36

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:

Some fruits are rabbits.

No rabbit is fox.

All foxes are cows.

Conclusions:

I. Some cows are fruits.

II. Some fruits are foxes.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows 

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow 

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows 

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows 

37

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.

DG : KN :: JM : ?

  1. ((a))

    RM

  2. ((b))

    QT

  3. ((c))

    ST

  4. ((d))

    QS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RM

38

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

208, 104, 52, 26, ?, 6.5

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

39

In a certain code language, 'SHORT' is written as '1' and 'THEME' is written as '2'. How will 'TRAIN’ be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

40

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

7 and 8

I. 5 × 7 + 6 ÷ 2 - 8

II. 8 + 3 × 7 - 5 ÷ 1

  1. ((a))

    36 and 26

  2. ((b))

    20 and 18

  3. ((c))

    36 and 16

  4. ((d))

    20 and 19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36 and 26

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

Tusu is a harvest festival celebrated in Jharkhand during the winter in the last day of _______ month. 

  1. ((a))

    Phalguna 

  2. ((b))

    Chaitra 

  3. ((c))

    Magha 

  4. ((d))

    Poush 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Phalguna 

42

What is the meaning of reverse repo rate?

  1. ((a))

    Rate at which RBI borrows money from foreign banks 

  2. ((b))

    Rate at which RBI borrows money from commercial banks  

  3. ((c))

    Rate at which commercial banks borrows money from RBI  

  4. ((d))

    Rate at which commercial banks borrows money from foreign banks 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rate at which RBI borrows money from foreign banks 

43

Jyotiba Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers’ Society) in ________.  

  1. ((a))

    1852

  2. ((b))

    1873

  3. ((c))

    1898

  4. ((d))

    1865

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1852

44

The General Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2021 removes the provision which required the Central Government to have atleast ________ ownership in four subsidiaries of General Insurance Company, namely, National Insurance, New India Assurance, Oriental Insurance, United India Insurance. 

  1. ((a))

    75%

  2. ((b))

    49%

  3. ((c))

    51%

  4. ((d))

    80%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

75%

45

Which device is used for measuring temperature? 

  1. ((a))

    Manometer

  2. ((b))

    Ammeter

  3. ((c))

    Thermometer

  4. ((d))

    Barometer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manometer

46

Who among the following Gupta kings founded the Nalanda University? 

  1. ((a))

    Chandragupta II 

  2. ((b))

    Chandragupta I  

  3. ((c))

    Kumaragupta I 

  4. ((d))

    Skandagupta  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandragupta II 

47

Which is the first garden - tomb in the Indian subcontinent?

  1. ((a))

    Taj Mahal 

  2. ((b))

    Qutb Shahi Tombs 

  3. ((c))

    Humayun’s Tomb  

  4. ((d))

    Aurangzeb’s Tomb 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Taj Mahal 

48

Most of the Himalayan rivers are of which type? 

  1. ((a))

    Exotic

  2. ((b))

    Perennial

  3. ((c))

    Seasonal

  4. ((d))

    Episodic

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Exotic

49

The Charter Act of 1813 extended the East India Company's rule in India to another ________ years.  

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

50

The third battle of Panipat fought in ________.

  1. ((a))

    1556

  2. ((b))

    1651

  3. ((c))

    1526

  4. ((d))

    1761

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1556

51

Who is hailed in India as the Mozart of the Madras? 

  1. ((a))

    Udit Narayan 

  2. ((b))

    S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 

  3. ((c))

    Arijit Singh 

  4. ((d))

    A. R. Rahman 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Udit Narayan 

52

Baji Rao I or Baji Rao Ballal was the son of ________. 

  1. ((a))

    Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath 

  2. ((b))

    Raghunath Rao 

  3. ((c))

    Shivaji 

  4. ((d))

    Madhav Rao 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath 

53

Bagh Caves, which has 9 Buddhist caves, was developed around the 6th Century AD situated on the Bagh river in ________.

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh  

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh 

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra 

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh  

54

Rajagriha was the first capital of which Mahajanapada? 

  1. ((a))

    Kuru 

  2. ((b))

    Magadha

  3. ((c))

    Kosala

  4. ((d))

    Avanti

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kuru 

55

If we sum the gross value added of all the firms of the economy in a year, we get a measure of the value of aggregate amount of goods and services produced by the economy in a year. Such an estimate is called ________.

  1. ((a))

    Net national product 

  2. ((b))

    National income at factor price 

  3. ((c))

    Net value added 

  4. ((d))

    Gross domestic product 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Net national product 

56

The oceanic crust mainly consists of _______ and ________.

  1. ((a))

    silica, alumina 

  2. ((b))

    silica, magnesium 

  3. ((c))

    magnesium, alumina 

  4. ((d))

    iron, alumina 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

silica, alumina 

57

As per census 2011, which among the following Union Territories of India has least population density per square kilometre?

  1. ((a))

    Jammu and Kashmir 

  2. ((b))

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands 

  3. ((c))

    Chandigarh

  4. ((d))

    Delhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jammu and Kashmir 

58

Which of the following programme was launched in 1999?

  1. ((a))

    Rural Employment Generation Programme 

  2. ((b))

    Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme 

  3. ((c))

    Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana  

  4. ((d))

    Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rural Employment Generation Programme 

59

Pandit Birju Maharaj was honoured with Padma Vibhushan award for which form of classical dance?

  1. ((a))

    Manipuri 

  2. ((b))

    Kathak

  3. ((c))

    Jhumar

  4. ((d))

    Mohiniattam  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manipuri 

60

Which of the following book is the autobiography of Milkha Singh?  

  1. ((a))

    Touch Play 

  2. ((b))

    Two Lives 

  3. ((c))

    Romancing My Life 

  4. ((d))

    The Race of My Life 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Touch Play 

61

Kathakali took shape in Southern India in the seventeenth century under the patronage of the ________.

  1. ((a))

    Prince of Tamil Nadu 

  2. ((b))

    Prince of Bengal 

  3. ((c))

    Prince of Karnataka 

  4. ((d))

    Prince of Punjab 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prince of Tamil Nadu 

62

Under which type of unemployment a person contributes less than their capability?

  1. ((a))

    Frictional unemployment 

  2. ((b))

    Disguised unemployment 

  3. ((c))

    Compulsory unemployment 

  4. ((d))

    Cyclical unemployment 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Frictional unemployment 

63

The First Field Handball World Championships were played in Germany in ________.

  1. ((a))

    1958

  2. ((b))

    1928

  3. ((c))

    1938

  4. ((d))

    1948

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1958

64

The cells having nuclear material without nuclear membrane are termed as ________.

  1. ((a))

    Cheek cells 

  2. ((b))

    Prokaryotic cells  

  3. ((c))

    Eukaryotic cells  

  4. ((d))

    Onion cells 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cheek cells 

65

Which country is the biggest producer of rice? 

  1. ((a))

    Russia

  2. ((b))

    China

  3. ((c))

    Brazil

  4. ((d))

    Bangladesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Russia

66

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

She's considered one/of a best young/directors in Hollywood.

  1. ((a))

    of a best young 

  2. ((b))

    No error  

  3. ((c))

    She's considered one 

  4. ((d))

    directors in Hollywood.  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

of a best young 

67

Select the appropriate synonym for the underlined word.

Paul Bunyan is considered a legend.

  1. ((a))

    spinster

  2. ((b))

    stoic

  3. ((c))

    volunteer

  4. ((d))

    tradition

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Answer: ((a))

spinster

68

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I am going to take you for a ________ up there.

  1. ((a))

    rite

  2. ((b))

    write

  3. ((c))

    ride

  4. ((d))

    right

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

rite

69

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

A residence for monks or priests

  1. ((a))

    Nursery

  2. ((b))

    Convent

  3. ((c))

    Monastery

  4. ((d))

    Tomb

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nursery

70

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

The accountant of the sugar mill have been deprived of his briefcase.

  1. ((a))

    was being deprived 

  2. ((b))

    has been deprived 

  3. ((c))

    No improvement 

  4. ((d))

    is deprive 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

was being deprived 

71

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

Awful

  1. ((a))

    Pitiful

  2. ((b))

    Dreadful

  3. ((c))

    Grim

  4. ((d))

    Wonderful

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pitiful

72

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

Many female mammals, including rabbits and cats, ovulate only when they mate.

  1. ((a))

    No error 

  2. ((b))

    Many female mammals, 

  3. ((c))

    only when they mate. 

  4. ((d))

    including rabbits and cats, ovulate 

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Answer: ((a))

No error 

73

Choose the sentence with no spelling error. 

  1. ((a))

    Your emergency contacts couldn't be reached. 

  2. ((b))

    Your emergency contatcs couldn't be reached. 

  3. ((c))

    Your emergancy contacts couldn't be reached. 

  4. ((d))

    Your emergency contacts coldn't be reaced. 

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Answer: ((a))

Your emergency contacts couldn't be reached. 

74

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

My history assignment is due on Wednesday.

  1. ((a))

    are due at  

  2. ((b))

    No improvement 

  3. ((c))

    were due on  

  4. ((d))

    is dues in 

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Answer: ((a))

are due at  

75

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

To see the light

  1. ((a))

    To gain conscious 

  2. ((b))

    To misunderstand the situation 

  3. ((c))

    To be optimistic 

  4. ((d))

    Suddenly realize or understand something 

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Answer: ((a))

To gain conscious 

76

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The sedative effect of the drugs impairs people’s ability to pay attention and ________.

  1. ((a))

    concentrate

  2. ((b))

    segregate

  3. ((c))

    reverberate

  4. ((d))

    dilate

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Answer: ((a))

concentrate

77

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

One-to-one interaction with parents is know to be important.

  1. ((a))

    with parents is know 

  2. ((b))

    to be important,

  3. ((c))

    No error 

  4. ((d))

    One-to-one interaction 

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Answer: ((a))

with parents is know 

78

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'.

(Hardly did the ink dried on my weekly column, when) one of my readers called me.

  1. ((a))

    Hardly had the ink dry on last week's column, when 

  2. ((b))

    No substitution required 

  3. ((c))

    Hardly did the ink dried on last week's column, when 

  4. ((d))

    Hardly had the ink dried on last week's column, when 

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Answer: ((a))

Hardly had the ink dry on last week's column, when 

79

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

Inquisitive

  1. ((a))

    Agile

  2. ((b))

    Aloof

  3. ((c))

    Callous

  4. ((d))

    Curious

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Answer: ((a))

Agile

80

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

________ months later, Steve returned to New York to look for a job.

  1. ((a))

    Few

  2. ((b))

    A few 

  3. ((c))

    The few 

  4. ((d))

    A little 

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Answer: ((a))

Few

81

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

She kept pictures of her parents all ________ the house.

  1. ((a))

    about

  2. ((b))

    over

  3. ((c))

    through

  4. ((d))

    out

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Answer: ((a))

about

82

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

One hard to please (very selective in his habits)

  1. ((a))

    Dexterous

  2. ((b))

    Incorrigible

  3. ((c))

    Sadist

  4. ((d))

    Fastidious

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Answer: ((a))

Dexterous

83

Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Plus

  2. ((b))

    Dearest

  3. ((c))

    Worry

  4. ((d))

    Moking

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Answer: ((a))

Plus

84

Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word.

The tension is going to be crucial in determining the fate of your company.

  1. ((a))

    surgical

  2. ((b))

    decisive

  3. ((c))

    trivial

  4. ((d))

    pivotal

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Answer: ((a))

surgical

85

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

From rags to riches

  1. ((a))

    From everywhere 

  2. ((b))

    Reasonable pricing 

  3. ((c))

    To toil very hard to gain something 

  4. ((d))

    From extreme poverty to wealth 

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Answer: ((a))

From everywhere 

Directions: 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. 

Red kites were considered vermin across Britain and Ireland (1) ........ the 16th century and their numbers were rigorously (2) ......... While public perceptions have changed, gamekeepers and farmers still (3) ........ shoot, poison and trap red kites for the (4) ........ harm they cause to livestock and game. In 2020 alone, 20 red kites were confirmed to have been (5) ........ this way in the UK.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    during 

  2. ((b))

    along

  3. ((c))

    while

  4. ((d))

    across

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Answer: ((a))

during 

87

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

  1. ((a))

    changed

  2. ((b))

    choked

  3. ((c))

    controlled

  4. ((d))

    loosened

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Answer: ((a))

changed

88

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

  1. ((a))

    illegally 

  2. ((b))

    randomly 

  3. ((c))

    fairly

  4. ((d))

    unknowingly 

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Answer: ((a))

illegally 

89

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

  1. ((a))

    Kicked

  2. ((b))

    dirty

  3. ((c))

    perceived

  4. ((d))

    shipped

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Answer: ((a))

Kicked

90

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

  1. ((a))

    awakened

  2. ((b))

    killed

  3. ((c))

    subjected

  4. ((d))

    rooted

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Answer: ((a))

awakened

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