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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 13 Jun, 2023 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

In what ratio must tea worth of Rs. 10 per kg be mixed with tea worth Rs. 15 per kg, so that the resultant mixture costs Ra.12 per kg?

  1. ((a))

    3 ∶ 5

  2. ((b))

    2 ∶ 3

  3. ((c))

    3 ∶ 2

  4. ((d))

    2 ∶ 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 ∶ 5

2

The ratio of the volume of two cylinders is 13 ∶ 1 and the ratio of their heights is 13 ∶ 9. If the area of the base of the second cylinder is 154 cm2, then what will be the radius of the first cylinder?

  1. ((a))

    42 cm

  2. ((b))

    21 cm

  3. ((c))

    28 cm

  4. ((d))

    14 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

42 cm

3

Mohit and Rohit undertook a work for Rs. 2200. Mohit alone can do that work in 10 days and Rohit alone can do the same work in 12 days. If they work together, then what will be the difference in the amount they receive?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 200

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 600

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 500

4

A man multiplied a number by 8/5 instead of 5/8, what is the percentage error in the calculation?

  1. ((a))

    124%

  2. ((b))

    162%

  3. ((c))

    156%

  4. ((d))

    100%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

124%

5

2 years ago, the ratio of X and Y's age was 7 ∶ 5 and after 2 years their age will be in the ratio 9 ∶ 7. What is the present age of Y? 

  1. ((a))

    18 years

  2. ((b))

    12 years

  3. ((c))

    16 years

  4. ((d))

    14 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18 years

6

The simple interest received on a sum at the rate of 8 percent per annum is 2/5 of the sum. What is the time period?

  1. ((a))

    6 years

  2. ((b))

    5 years

  3. ((c))

    4 years

  4. ((d))

    7.5 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 years

7

Vikas gave 3 examinations. The respective ratio of marks scored by him in the 3 examinations is 3 ∶ 5 ∶ 6. The respective ratio of maximum marks of the 3 examination is 7 ∶ 11 ∶ 10. If he scored 50 percent marks in total, then in how many examination has he scored marks more than 50 percent?

  1. ((a))

    None

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None

8

Selling price of a glass is Rs. 1287 and loss percentage is 22 percent. If selling price is Rs. 1848. then what will be the profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    12 percent

  2. ((b))

    15 percent

  3. ((c))

    10 percent

  4. ((d))

    8 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 percent

9

If 2 times of selling price is equal of 3 times of cost price, then what is the profit percentage? 

  1. ((a))

    4 percent

  2. ((b))

    40 percent

  3. ((c))

    25 percent

  4. ((d))

    50 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 percent

10

The following table shows the expenditure of a company from the year 2018 to 2022. What is the average amount of tax per year which the company had to pay during this period?

YearExpenditure (in lakh)
Fuel and TransportTaxesBonusInterest on loansSalary
2018981001.525.5325
20191201052.436.6400
20201141023.842.8422
2021128983.938.4425
2022140924.248.5440
  1. ((a))

    90.2 lakh

  2. ((b))

    99.4 lakh

  3. ((c))

    91.4 lakh

  4. ((d))

    92.5 lakh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

90.2 lakh

11

A single discount of 48 percent is given on Rs. 1080. If two successive discounts of 25 percent and 20 percent are given, then what will be the difference between both the selling prices?  

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 72.5

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 65.8

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 80.8

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 86.4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 72.5

12

If the time period increases by 5 years, then simple interest increases by Rs. 3600 on a sum of Rs. 6000. What is the annual rate of interest? 

  1. ((a))

    15 percent

  2. ((b))

    12 percent

  3. ((c))

    12.5 percent

  4. ((d))

    10 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 percent

13

What will be the ratio of the Least Common Multiple and Highest Common Factor of 12, 24 and 36?

  1. ((a))

    3 ∶ 1

  2. ((b))

    4 ∶ 1

  3. ((c))

    6 ∶ 1

  4. ((d))

    2 ∶ 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 ∶ 1

14

What will be the curved surface area of cone of radius 5 cm and slant height 30 cm? (use π = 3.14) 

  1. ((a))

    234 cm2

  2. ((b))

    715 cm2

  3. ((c))

    543 cm2

  4. ((d))

    471 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

234 cm2

15

U, V and W together can complete a work in 10 days. If U can work thrice as faster than V and V can work twice as faster than W, then in how many days W alone can complete the same work?

  1. ((a))

    100 days

  2. ((b))

    90 days

  3. ((c))

    63 days

  4. ((d))

    45 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100 days

16

What is the value of 49 ÷ 7 - 343 ÷ 7 - 243 ÷ 27 + 729 ÷ 27 + 152 ÷ 19? 

  1. ((a))

    -16

  2. ((b))

    32

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    -32

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-16

17

A group of students has an average weight of 42 kg. One student of weight 48 kg leaves the group and another student of weight 44 kg joins the group. If the new average weight becomes 41.6 kg, then how many students are there in the group?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

18

What is the value of 96 of 2÷24+9210×10÷10\rm{96 \ of\ 2 \div 24 + 92} \over {10 \times 10 \div 10}?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    100

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

19

The pie chart given below shows the savings of seven companies in a year. The total savings of all these companies are 12000. The saving of a particular company is shown as a percentage of total savings of all these seven companies.

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Which of the following statement is correct?

I. The ratio of saving of Q to the savings of U are 8 ∶ 9.

II. Central angle formed by sector R is 36°.

III. The savings of P is 60 percent of the savings of S.

  1. ((a))

    II and III

  2. ((b))

    I, II and III

  3. ((c))

    I and III

  4. ((d))

    I and II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

II and III

20

A train starts at 3:00 pm from Mumbai and moves towards Ahmedabad at the speed of 20 km/hr. Another train starts from Ahmedabad at 8 pm and moves towards Mumbai at the speed of 60 km/hr. If the distance between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is 600 km, then at what time both the trains will meet?

  1. ((a))

    1:30 am

  2. ((b))

    12:30 am

  3. ((c))

    2:00 am

  4. ((d))

    2:15 am

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1:30 am

21

In a certain code language, 'FOUR' is written as 'ENTQ' and 'LIKE' is written as 'KHJD'. How will 'DOWN' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    CNUM

  2. ((b))

    CMVM

  3. ((c))

    CNVO

  4. ((d))

    CNVM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CNUM

22

Six persons Akash, Naman, Divya, Rakesh, Pankaj and Ramesh are sitting in two parallel rows such that three are sitting in each row facing each other. Akash is facing Naman who is to the immediate left of Divya. Divya is sitting opposite of Ramesh who is facing south direction. Pankaj is sitting to immediate left of Ramesh. Who among them is facing north and not sitting in either corner?

  1. ((a))

    Rakesh

  2. ((b))

    Divya

  3. ((c))

    Naman

  4. ((d))

    Akash

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rakesh

23

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

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))

25

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.

22 : 484 :: 23 : 529 :: ? : 729

  1. ((a))

    31

  2. ((b))

    29

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    26

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31

26

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

300, 271, 242, 213, 184, ?

  1. ((a))

    160

  2. ((b))

    155

  3. ((c))

    150

  4. ((d))

    153

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

160

27

In a certain code language, 'DMCGH' is written as 'CKZCC'. How will 'TLFUP' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    SJCQQ

  2. ((b))

    SJCKQ

  3. ((c))

    SCJQK

  4. ((d))

    SJCQK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SJCQQ

28

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

500, 497, 488, 461, 380, ?

  1. ((a))

    130

  2. ((b))

    137

  3. ((c))

    140

  4. ((d))

    141

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

130

29

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

72 ÷ 4 × 64 + 8 - 24 = 80

  1. ((a))

    ÷ and × 

  2. ((b))
    • and +
  3. ((c))

    ÷ and +

  4. ((d))
    • and × 
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷ and × 

30

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

  1. ((a))

    Payal

  2. ((b))

    Kajal

  3. ((c))

    Shweta

  4. ((d))

    Aarti

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Payal

31

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

68 ÷ 2 - 42 + 108 × 12 = 103

  1. ((a))

    = and -

  2. ((b))
    • and -
  3. ((c))

    ÷ and × 

  4. ((d))

    ÷ and +

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

= and -

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 beds are pillows.

No pillow is a blanket.

Conclusions:

I. Some pillows are beds.

II. No bed is a blanket.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows 

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows  

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow 

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows 

33

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.

AP : CN :: RT : ?

  1. ((a))

    RT

  2. ((b))

    TS

  3. ((c))

    TR

  4. ((d))

    SR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RT

34

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. E.g 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding / subtracting / multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 2 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

(27, 9, 3)

(125, 25, 5)

  1. ((a))

    (512, 64, 8)

  2. ((b))

    (243, 49, 7)

  3. ((c))

    (739, 81, 9)

  4. ((d))

    (206, 36, 6)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(512, 64, 8)

35

In a certain code language, 'MYNB' is coded as '2468', 'ZNBA' is coded as '5687', 'QRMA' is coded as '1253'. What is the code for 'Z' in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

36

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37

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

DH, EJ, FL, GN, ?

  1. ((a))

    PH

  2. ((b))

    HN

  3. ((c))

    GM

  4. ((d))

    HP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PH

38

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 pencil are paper.

II. No book is paper.

Conclusion:

I. Some pencil are not book.

II. All book are pencil.

III. Some paper are pencil.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and III follows 

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows 

  3. ((c))

    All conclusion follows 

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions II and III follows 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and III follows 

39

Seven students of a school, E, F, G, H, I, J and K have all obtained different scores. E's score was less than only one student. K scored more than only one person. H's score was more than I's but less than E's. Neither F nor G received the lowest score. I's score was more than K's. Who received the least score?

  1. ((a))

    F

  2. ((b))

    E

  3. ((c))

    I

  4. ((d))

    J

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

F

40

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.

Clerk : Office :: ?

  1. ((a))

    Warrior : Battle field

  2. ((b))

    Hospital : Farmer

  3. ((c))

    Shop : Grocer

  4. ((d))

    Garage : Mechanic

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Warrior : Battle field

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

The National Literacy Mission (NLM) was set up in ________.

  1. ((a))

    1971

  2. ((b))

    1982

  3. ((c))

    1988

  4. ((d))

    1998

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1971

42

The Constitution of India gives its ________ the right to vote.

  1. ((a))

    All citizens and non-citizens

  2. ((b))

    all taxpayers

  3. ((c))

    all male citizens

  4. ((d))

    all adult citizens

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

All citizens and non-citizens

43

Which Sultan was defeated by Babur in the first battle of Panipat 1526?

  1. ((a))

    Sikandar Lodi 

  2. ((b))

    Mahmud Lodi 

  3. ((c))

    Ibrahim Lodi 

  4. ((d))

    Bahlul Lodi 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sikandar Lodi 

44

Which among the following minerals is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones (thyroxine)?

  1. ((a))

    Iron

  2. ((b))

    Iodine

  3. ((c))

    Selenium

  4. ((d))

    Chromium

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Iron

45

Which of the following is an example of joint sector Industry? 

  1. ((a))

    Steel Authority of India Limited 

  2. ((b))

    Hindustan Aeronautics Limited 

  3. ((c))

    Maruti Udyog Limited 

  4. ((d))

    Anand Milk Union Limited 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Steel Authority of India Limited 

46

The reign of Kumaragupta I the son and successor of ________ was one of peace and relative inactivity.

  1. ((a))

    Chandragupta I

  2. ((b))

    Skandagupta 

  3. ((c))

    Chandragupta II 

  4. ((d))

    Samudragupta 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandragupta I

47

Which Indian ministry introduced the Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare 

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Finance 

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Rural Development 

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Panchayati Raj 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare 

48

Which famous Indian dancer was the founder and director of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts and received Padma Shri in 1965?

  1. ((a))

    Rukmini Devi Arundale 

  2. ((b))

    Mrinalini Sarabhai 

  3. ((c))

    Prabhu Deva 

  4. ((d))

    Pandit Birju Maharaj 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rukmini Devi Arundale 

49

Which is the governing body for Badminton in India? 

  1. ((a))

    Indian Badminton Agency 

  2. ((b))

    Indian Badminton Association 

  3. ((c))

    Badminton Association of India 

  4. ((d))

    Badminton Agency of India 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indian Badminton Agency 

50

Which of the following is the instrument of monetary policy used by the RBI?

  1. ((a))

    Base rate 

  2. ((b))

    Call rate 

  3. ((c))

    Bank rate 

  4. ((d))

    Discount rate 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Base rate 

51

In which of the following regions, a cyclone is known as "Typhoon"? 

  1. ((a))

    India

  2. ((b))

    Japan

  3. ((c))

    Canada

  4. ((d))

    Brazil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

India

52

The Ganesh-rath is one of the finest monolithic temples located in _______.

  1. ((a))

    Somnath

  2. ((b))

    Mahabalipuram

  3. ((c))

    Varanasi

  4. ((d))

    Nagpur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Somnath

53

Which of the following is an example of micronutrient supplied by soil?

  1. ((a))

    Potassium

  2. ((b))

    Iron

  3. ((c))

    Calcium

  4. ((d))

    Sulphur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Potassium

54

Who is the author of the tragic story, "Othello"? 

  1. ((a))

    William Shakespeare 

  2. ((b))

    William Wordsworth 

  3. ((c))

    Johannes Gutenberg 

  4. ((d))

    Charles Dickens 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

William Shakespeare 

55

The festival of Holika Dahan marks the ________.

  1. ((a))

    victory of good over evil 

  2. ((b))

    beginning of sowing season 

  3. ((c))

    victory of Durga's over mahishasura 

  4. ((d))

    beginning of a new year 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

victory of good over evil 

56

India shares its boundary with which of the following countries in the east of West Bengal? 

  1. ((a))

    Pakistan

  2. ((b))

    Bangladesh

  3. ((c))

    China

  4. ((d))

    Afghanistan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pakistan

57

Badruddin Tyabji addressed the congress as president in ________.

  1. ((a))

    1887

  2. ((b))

    1888

  3. ((c))

    1885

  4. ((d))

    1886

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1887

58

When the litmus solution is neither acidic nor basic, its colour is _______.

  1. ((a))

    green

  2. ((b))

    red

  3. ((c))

    purple

  4. ((d))

    blue

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

green

59

With respect to sports, NADA stands for ________.

  1. ((a))

    National Anti-Doping Association 

  2. ((b))

    National Autonomous Doping Agency 

  3. ((c))

    National Anti-Doping Agency 

  4. ((d))

    National Autonomous Doping Association  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

National Anti-Doping Association 

60

Which ministry is related with "Deep Ocean Mission"? 

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Earth Sciences 

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change 

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Mines 

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Defence 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Earth Sciences 

61

Ali Akbar Khan is associated with which of these instruments?

  1. ((a))

    Shehnai

  2. ((b))

    Sarod

  3. ((c))

    Tabla

  4. ((d))

    Sitar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shehnai

62

What is the meeting point of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats? 

  1. ((a))

    Nilgiri Hills 

  2. ((b))

    Palkonda Hills 

  3. ((c))

    Cardamom Hills 

  4. ((d))

    Nallamala Hills 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nilgiri Hills 

63

Who has been appointed the Chairman of Staff Selection Commission (SSC) in February 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Rakesh Sharma 

  2. ((b))

    K. S. Mani 

  3. ((c))

    Vineet Joshi 

  4. ((d))

    S. Kishore 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rakesh Sharma 

64

________ poses are depicted on the gopurams of the Chidambaram temple (Tamil Nadu).

  1. ((a))

    Bharatnatyam 

  2. ((b))

    Kathak 

  3. ((c))

    Kathakali 

  4. ((d))

    Mohiniyattam 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bharatnatyam 

65

Which freedom fighter was also the first woman to become the Governor of Uttar Pradesh State? 

  1. ((a))

    Rajkumari Amrit Kaur 

  2. ((b))

    Rani Lakshmi Bai 

  3. ((c))

    Sarojini Naidu 

  4. ((d))

    Kasturba Gandhi 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajkumari Amrit Kaur 

66

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

You have exactly one hour to completes the exam.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement 

  2. ((b))

    hour to completed 

  3. ((c))

    hourly to complete 

  4. ((d))

    hour to complete 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No improvement 

67

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Ethnic Cleansing

  1. ((a))

    Worshiping of a certain ethnic or religious group on a massive scale 

  2. ((b))

    Killing of a certain ethnic or religious group on a massive scale 

  3. ((c))

    One who was previously unknown and is now prominent 

  4. ((d))

    A large number of people either falling ill or dying 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Worshiping of a certain ethnic or religious group on a massive scale 

68

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.

They (are waiting) for the bus when the accident happened.

  1. ((a))

    No correction required  

  2. ((b))

    have waited 

  3. ((c))

    were waiting 

  4. ((d))

    have been waiting 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No correction required  

69

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

After the first defeats he had to ________ from France with the empress.

  1. ((a))

    Fleet

  2. ((b))

    Fling

  3. ((c))

    Flee

  4. ((d))

    Flea

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fleet

70

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

Bite the bullet

  1. ((a))

    To bring harm to someone 

  2. ((b))

    To ruin oneself 

  3. ((c))

    Peace talking 

  4. ((d))

    Decide to do something that is difficult 

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Answer: ((a))

To bring harm to someone 

71

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

Ruffin is seeking that (harmony) of humour in truth-telling amid despair.

  1. ((a))

    Conformity 

  2. ((b))

    Discord 

  3. ((c))

    Sectional 

  4. ((d))

    Determination 

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Answer: ((a))

Conformity 

72

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

I could not make out what / it is, for the wind was / rustling the corn-shocks.

  1. ((a))

    I could not make out what 

  2. ((b))

    No error  

  3. ((c))

    rustling the corn-shocks. 

  4. ((d))

    it is, for the wind was 

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Answer: ((a))

I could not make out what 

73

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Inclusive of private packs it is difficult to ________ more than an overall total of 60 drag and/or bloodhound packs.

  1. ((a))

    haemorrhage

  2. ((b))

    package

  3. ((c))

    envisage

  4. ((d))

    discourage

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Answer: ((a))

haemorrhage

74

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

Humans are drawn to foods that is fatty, sweet, rich and complex.

  1. ((a))

    No error 

  2. ((b))

    sweet, rich and complex. 

  3. ((c))

    Humans are drawn to  

  4. ((d))

    foods that is fatty,  

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Answer: ((a))

No error 

75

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Someone thinks Charles should ________ the British throne and come out here instead.

  1. ((a))

    reciprocate

  2. ((b))

    abdicate

  3. ((c))

    decorticate

  4. ((d))

    authenticate

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Answer: ((a))

reciprocate

76

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

________ in biotechnology and medicine have resulted in higher expectancy rate and lower mortality rate.

  1. ((a))

    Arrogate

  2. ((b))

    Advancements

  3. ((c))

    Aversions

  4. ((d))

    Saturation

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Answer: ((a))

Arrogate

77

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

Far, far at the top of them, / a shower of bright red sparks / had flared among the stars.

  1. ((a))

    Far, far at the top of them,

  2. ((b))

    No error 

  3. ((c))

    a shower of bright red sparks 

  4. ((d))

    had flared among the stars. 

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Answer: ((a))

Far, far at the top of them,

78

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.

Christian timed round and (strided off) into the blackness and I got into my car.

  1. ((a))

    strode off 

  2. ((b))

    strode of  

  3. ((c))

    strided of 

  4. ((d))

    No correction required 

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Answer: ((a))

strode off 

79

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

A person who has money especially invested in business

  1. ((a))

    Industrialist

  2. ((b))

    Minimalist

  3. ((c))

    Capitalist

  4. ((d))

    Leftist

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Answer: ((a))

Industrialist

80

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

Ethically good behaviour one has

  1. ((a))

    Belief

  2. ((b))

    Virtual

  3. ((c))

    Virtue

  4. ((d))

    Values

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Answer: ((a))

Belief

81

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Contradict

  1. ((a))

    Permit

  2. ((b))

    Contravene

  3. ((c))

    Verify

  4. ((d))

    Vouch

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Answer: ((a))

Permit

82

Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Sober

  2. ((b))

    Major

  3. ((c))

    Graviety

  4. ((d))

    Pattern

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Answer: ((a))

Sober

83

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

Unfortunately he is merely the head of a rabble of warlords who are (firmly) rooted in the past.

  1. ((a))

    Feebly

  2. ((b))

    Languidly

  3. ((c))

    Stiffly

  4. ((d))

    Impotently

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Answer: ((a))

Feebly

84

Select the wrongly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    palatial

  2. ((b))

    scurvy

  3. ((c))

    paneche

  4. ((d))

    oblique

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Answer: ((a))

palatial

85

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Abundant

  1. ((a))

    Unconscious

  2. ((b))

    Indefinite

  3. ((c))

    Meagre

  4. ((d))

    Unreliable

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Answer: ((a))

Unconscious

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.

I wished I (1) ________ teach this to Dhri as well, but I feared it was too (2) ________. Already he had started thinking like the men (3) ________ him, embracing the world of the court with open arms. And I? Each day I thought less and (4) ________ like the women around me. Each day I moved further from them (5) ________ a dusky solitude.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    could

  2. ((b))

    would

  3. ((c))

    can

  4. ((d))

    may

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Answer: ((a))

could

87

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

  1. ((a))

    early

  2. ((b))

    last minute 

  3. ((c))

    late 

  4. ((d))

    later

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Answer: ((a))

early

88

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

  1. ((a))

    revolving

  2. ((b))

    surmounting 

  3. ((c))

    around 

  4. ((d))

    rotating

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Answer: ((a))

revolving

89

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

  1. ((a))

    more

  2. ((b))

    little

  3. ((c))

    less

  4. ((d))

    limited

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Answer: ((a))

more

90

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

  1. ((a))

    on to 

  2. ((b))

    up to 

  3. ((c))

    inner 

  4. ((d))

    into

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Answer: ((a))

on to 

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