Official Paper

SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 16 Jun, 2023 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

90 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

Session 1 (40 questions)

1

The ratio of selling price to the cost price is 9 ∶ 8. What is the profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    15 percent

  2. ((b))

    12.5 percent

  3. ((c))

    20 percent

  4. ((d))

    10.5 percent

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Answer: ((a))

15 percent

2

What is the value of 13211×1312÷16914113\frac{132}{11} \times \frac{13}{12} \div \frac{169}{14}-\frac{1}{13} ?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

3

The sum of the two numbers is 45. Their HCF And LCM are 5 and 70 respectively. Find the sum of the reciprocal of the two numbers.

  1. ((a))

    9/70

  2. ((b))

    3/140

  3. ((c))

    4/35

  4. ((d))

    3/16

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Answer: ((a))

9/70

4

Price of 1 kg of rice is increased by 50 percent and the old price of the rice is Rs. 60. What is the new price of the rice per kg?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 90

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 80

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 60

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 72

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 90

5

The sum of the length and breadth of a cuboid is 16 cm. If the height of the cuboid is 1/4 of the sum of its length and breadth, then what is the lateral surface area of the cuboid?

  1. ((a))

    128 cm2

  2. ((b))

    196 cm2

  3. ((c))

    96 cm2

  4. ((d))

    156 cm2

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Answer: ((a))

128 cm2

6

Simple interest on a sum for eight months at the rate of 8 percent per annum is Rs. 240. What is the value of sum?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 7500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 6000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 7200

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 4500

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 7500

7

P and Q start from the same point and at the same time with speeds 20 km/hr and 16 km/hr respectively. What is the distance between P and Q after 4 hours if both move in same direction?

  1. ((a))

    12 km

  2. ((b))

    20 km

  3. ((c))

    15 km

  4. ((d))

    16 km

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Answer: ((a))

12 km

8

A mixture of 500 litres of alcohol and water contains 20 percent water. How much more water should be added to this so that the water will become 50 percent in the new mixture?

  1. ((a))

    300 litres

  2. ((b))

    400 litres

  3. ((c))

    350 litres

  4. ((d))

    450 litres

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Answer: ((a))

300 litres

9

A bottle holds 8 litres of a mixture of milk and water in a ratio of 3 ∶ 1. 3 litres of water is added to the given mixture. Find the new ratio of milk and water in the mixture.

  1. ((a))

    3 ∶ 2

  2. ((b))

    1 ∶ 3

  3. ((c))

    2 ∶ 3

  4. ((d))

    6 ∶ 5

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Answer: ((a))

3 ∶ 2

10

The compound interest (compounding annually) on a certain sum for 2 years at the rate of 20 percent per annum is Rs.2420. What will be the simple interest on the same sum for 3 years at the same rate of interest?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 3300

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 3000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3800

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 4200

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 3300

11

The table given below shows the production of taxi by two companies in 6 years.

YearsAB
Y18001300
Y25001000
Y3700800
Y41200400
Y5900300
Y6600500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Which of the following statement is NOT correct?

I. The production of taxi by A in year Y1 is 20 percent more than production of taxi by B in year Y2.

II. The ratio of total production of taxi by A in year Y3 and Y4 to the total production of taxi by B in year Y5 and Y6 is 8 ∶ 19.

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II

  4. ((d))

    Only II

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Answer: ((a))

Both I and II

12

The profit earned by selling a jacket for Rs. 3860 is equal to the loss incurred by selling the same jacket for Rs. 1900. What should be the selling price of the jacket to earn 10 percent profit?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 3450

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 3168

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3360

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 3250

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 3450

13

The radius of two spheres is in the ratio of 1 ∶ 5. What is the ratio of the volume of the two spheres?

  1. ((a))

    8 ∶ 27

  2. ((b))

    1 ∶ 25

  3. ((c))

    1 ∶ 125

  4. ((d))

    1 ∶ 64

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Answer: ((a))

8 ∶ 27

14

A can construct a divider alone in 60 days, while B alone can construct it in 80 days. If they construct it together and get Rs. 7000, then what is B's share?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2880

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 3000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 3200

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2880

15

What is the value of 0.48×0.48+0.25×0.25+0.5×0.48\sqrt{0.48 \times 0.48+0.25 \times 0.25+0.5 \times 0.48} ?

  1. ((a))

    0.63

  2. ((b))

    0.93

  3. ((c))

    0.83

  4. ((d))

    0.73

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Answer: ((a))

0.63

16

If P ∶ Q ∶ R = 4 ∶ 7 ∶ 9 and R ∶ S = 2 ∶ 5, then what is the value of P ∶ S?

  1. ((a))

    8 ∶ 45

  2. ((b))

    1 ∶ 5

  3. ((c))

    9 ∶ 57

  4. ((d))

    10 ∶ 43

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Answer: ((a))

8 ∶ 45

17

Sunil drove for 2 hours at a rate of 50 miles per hour and for 3 hours at 60 miles per hour. What was his average speed for the whole journey?

  1. ((a))

    55 miles per hour

  2. ((b))

    50 miles per hour

  3. ((c))

    56 miles per hour

  4. ((d))

    52 miles per hour

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Answer: ((a))

55 miles per hour

18

Two pipes can fill a tank alone in 20 hours and 24 hours respectively and a outlet pipe alone can empty 20 gallons of water per hour. All the three pipes working together can fill the same empty tank in 40 hours. What is the capacity of the tank?

  1. ((a))

    450 gallons

  2. ((b))

    300 gallons

  3. ((c))

    600 gallons

  4. ((d))

    480 gallons

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Answer: ((a))

450 gallons

19

The marked price of an article is 160 percent of the cost price. If 30 percent discount is given, then what will be the profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    10 percent

  2. ((b))

    15 percent

  3. ((c))

    12 percent

  4. ((d))

    14 percent

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Answer: ((a))

10 percent

20

The following bar graph shows the sale of geometry boxes for 6 days in a stationary shop. What is the average sale per day?

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  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

21

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:

Some Blankets are Bedsheets.

Some Bedsheets are Pillows.

Conclusions:

I. Some Blankets are Pillows.

II. All Bedsheets can never be Pillows.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows. 

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follow.

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows.

22

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

Horses : Neigh :: Frogs : ?

  1. ((a))

    Roar

  2. ((b))

    Yelp

  3. ((c))

    Croak

  4. ((d))

    Amphibian

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Answer: ((a))

Roar

23

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

7 B 3 C 18 A (4 D 2) = ?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

24

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

XG, UJ, RM, OP, ?

  1. ((a))

    MR

  2. ((b))

    LS

  3. ((c))

    MS

  4. ((d))

    LR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MR

25

In a certain code language, 'IGNORE' is written as 'REONGI'. How will 'JUNIOR' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    ORIUNJ

  2. ((b))

    ORIJUN

  3. ((c))

    OIRNUJ

  4. ((d))

    ORINUJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ORIUNJ

26

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

29, 36, 44, 53, 63, ?

  1. ((a))

    74

  2. ((b))

    76

  3. ((c))

    78

  4. ((d))

    72

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

74

27

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

TRA ∶ XNO ∶∶ GBT ∶ QXB ∶∶ NOQ ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    NKI

  2. ((b))

    NKJ

  3. ((c))

    NIJ

  4. ((d))

    NII

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NKI

28

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror MN is placed to the right side of the figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

29

In a certain code language, 'CAMERA' is written as 'B185131D'. How will 'EXTEND' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    C1452024F

  2. ((b))

    E1452024F

  3. ((c))

    E1452024D

  4. ((d))

    C1452024D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C1452024F

30

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). Kajal is second to the left of Laxmi. Payal is the immediate neighbour of both Mansi and Laxmi. Monika is not the immediate neighbour of Laxmi. Aarti is second to the left of Kajal. Who is sitting second to the left of Payal?

  1. ((a))

    Aarti

  2. ((b))

    Laxmi

  3. ((c))

    Kajal

  4. ((d))

    Shweta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aarti

31

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))

32

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

25, -75, 225, -675, 2025, ?

  1. ((a))

    -5160

  2. ((b))

    -6075

  3. ((c))

    -7250

  4. ((d))

    -8400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-5160

33

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

Statements:

I. All land are solid.

II. No land is boy.

Conclusion:

I. All solid are land.

II. All boy are solid.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follows 

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows

34

After interchanging the given two signs and two numbers, what will be the value of the given equation?

  • and ÷, 4 and 6; 8 ÷ 6 × 3 + 4 - 9
  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

35

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36

Five friends Mahi, Mili, Milan, Manas, and Monika sit on a bench facing north. Only Mahi is sitting between Mili and Monika. Manas sits to the immediate left of Mili. Manas is not at the end. Who sits to the immediate right of Milan?

  1. ((a))

    Manas

  2. ((b))

    Monika

  3. ((c))

    Mahi

  4. ((d))

    Mili

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manas

37

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 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

(2, 7, 81)

(5, 6, 121)

  1. ((a))

    (7, 5, 134)

  2. ((b))

    (5, 4, 100)

  3. ((c))

    (6, 2, 36)

  4. ((d))

    (6, 7, 169)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(7, 5, 134)

38

Number of pens in five shops M1, M2, M3, M4 and M5 are compared. Number of pens in M3 are more than only M1. No two shops have same number of pens. Number of pens in M4 are less than M2 but more than M5. Number of pens in M4 are more than how many shops?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

39

In a certain code language, 'JPTM' is written as '9421', 'MOST' is written as '3279', 'OPJB' is written as '4617'. What is 'S' written in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

40

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

14 ∶ 75 ∶∶ 11 ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    64

  2. ((b))

    78

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    55

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

64

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

India shares longest land border with which of the following countries?

  1. ((a))

    Bangladesh

  2. ((b))

    Pakistan

  3. ((c))

    China

  4. ((d))

    Nepal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bangladesh

42

Pongal is another name for Makar Sankranti, which is celebrated during the same time in various cities of ______.

  1. ((a))

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Andhra Pradesh

43

Which among the following is a cooking procedure in which the sugar in the food gets oxidized, turning into a brown colour?

  1. ((a))

    Filtration

  2. ((b))

    Caramelisation

  3. ((c))

    Emulsification 

  4. ((d))

    Bromination

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Filtration

44

After recovering from an infectious illness, often small pox, Brita dance is typically performed to thank the local deity. It is one of the most well - known dances of ______.

  1. ((a))

    West Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Jharkhand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

West Bengal

45

Which country is the only country in the world to have both tigers and lions?

  1. ((a))

    Kenya

  2. ((b))

    South Africa

  3. ((c))

    India

  4. ((d))

    China

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kenya

46

"Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas" is observed on the birth anniversary of ______.

  1. ((a))

    Mahatma Gandhi

  2. ((b))

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. ((c))

    Birsa Munda

  4. ((d))

    B. R. Ambedkar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mahatma Gandhi

47

Which Odissi dancer was the first dancer of foreign origin to be conferred the Padma Shri in 2006?

  1. ((a))

    Ileana Citaristi

  2. ((b))

    Mrinalini Sarabhai

  3. ((c))

    Sofia Boutella

  4. ((d))

    Eri Nakamura

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ileana Citaristi

48

Which of the following singer is honoured with the Padma Shri 2022 by the Government of India?

  1. ((a))

    Abhijeet Bhattacharya

  2. ((b))

    Anu Malik

  3. ((c))

    Leslie Lewis

  4. ((d))

    Sonu Nigam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Abhijeet Bhattacharya

49

The Mahabodhi Temple Complex has direct association with the life of the ______.

  1. ((a))

    Lord Buddha

  2. ((b))

    Jain Trithankars

  3. ((c))

    Mughal rulers

  4. ((d))

    Sikh Gurus

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lord Buddha

50

If we deduct depreciation from GNP the measure of aggregate income that we obtain is called ______.

  1. ((a))

    Gross domestic product

  2. ((b))

    National income

  3. ((c))

    Private income

  4. ((d))

    Net National Product

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gross domestic product

51

The Union Finance Ministry issued a notification amending the Electoral Bonds Scheme to allow the sale of electoral bonds for extra ______ days in the year of general elections to the Legislative Assembly of States and UTs with legislature.

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    35

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

52

Who is the author of the novel, "Oliver Twist"?

  1. ((a))

    Mark Twain

  2. ((b))

    Charles Dickens

  3. ((c))

    Oscar Wilde

  4. ((d))

    Jane Austen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mark Twain

53

Judo has its origin in ancient ______ art of Ju - jitsu.

  1. ((a))

    Malaysian

  2. ((b))

    Korean

  3. ((c))

    Chinese

  4. ((d))

    Japanese

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Malaysian

54

The slash and burn agriculture is called 'Bewar' or 'Dahiya' in ______.

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Assam

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh

55

Who gave title of "Father of the Nation" to Mahatma Gandhi? 

  1. ((a))

    Rabindranath Tagore

  2. ((b))

    Subhas Chandra Bose

  3. ((c))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. ((d))

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rabindranath Tagore

56

Oxides of _______ and ______ dissolve in rain water and form acids which is called as acid rain.

  1. ((a))

    phosphorous, sulphur

  2. ((b))

    sulphur, nitrogen

  3. ((c))

    carbon dioxide, methane

  4. ((d))

    calcium, magnesium

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

phosphorous, sulphur

57

Satyajit Ray was honoured with Bharat Ratna in 1992. He was a famous ______.

  1. ((a))

    Physicist

  2. ((b))

    Filmmaker

  3. ((c))

    Cricketer

  4. ((d))

    Lawyer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Physicist

58

PM SVANidhi Scheme aims to empower ______.

  1. ((a))

    Street Vendors

  2. ((b))

    BPL Families

  3. ((c))

    Pregnant women

  4. ((d))

    Small Businessman

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Street Vendors

59

______ is the female reproductive part of the flower. 

  1. ((a))

    pistil

  2. ((b))

    filament

  3. ((c))

    anther 

  4. ((d))

    sprouting

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

pistil

60

Which of the following was an ambassador of Persian ruler and was sent to Vijayanagara?

  1. ((a))

    Nicolo de Conti

  2. ((b))

    Abdur Razzaq

  3. ((c))

    Duarte Barbosa

  4. ((d))

    Fernao Nuniz

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nicolo de Conti

61

He is also known as the God of ghatam. Who is 'He' in the preceding line?

  1. ((a))

    Ustad Bundu Khan

  2. ((b))

    Pandit Ravi Shankar

  3. ((c))

    TH Vinayakram

  4. ((d))

    Ustad Bismillah Khan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ustad Bundu Khan

62

Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution mentions the fundamental duty to safeguard public property and to abjure violence"?

  1. ((a))

    Article 51A (i)

  2. ((b))

    Article 51A (g)

  3. ((c))

    Article 51A (a)

  4. ((d))

    Article 51A (d)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 51A (i)

63

Which ruler defeated Humayun in the battle of Chausa and Kannauj?

  1. ((a))

    Islam Shah

  2. ((b))

    Ali Adil Shah II

  3. ((c))

    Muhammad Adil Shah

  4. ((d))

    Sher Shah

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Islam Shah

64

When was the Champaran Agrarian Law passed by the British Government?

  1. ((a))

    1918

  2. ((b))

    1919

  3. ((c))

    1917

  4. ((d))

    ​1916

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1918

65

Which of the following is NOT a major tribe of South India?

  1. ((a))

    Dang

  2. ((b))

    Toda

  3. ((c))

    Badaga

  4. ((d))

    Irula

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dang

66

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

Aunt Petunia was ______ a box of after-dinner mints.

  1. ((a))

    passing round

  2. ((b))

    passed around

  3. ((c))

    passing around

  4. ((d))

    passed away

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

passing round

67

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

As easy as pie

  1. ((a))

    Tasteful 

  2. ((b))

    Auspicious

  3. ((c))

    Very easy

  4. ((d))

    Difficult choice

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tasteful 

68

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

A state of agitation especially over a trivial matter

  1. ((a))

    Storm

  2. ((b))

    Harmony

  3. ((c))

    Worry

  4. ((d))

    Fuss

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Storm

69

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

That's just like Julie - always (coming to conclusions too quickly) even before she knows the facts.

  1. ((a))

    jumping in with both feet

  2. ((b))

    raring to go

  3. ((c))

    sailing in the same boat

  4. ((d))

    biting her own tongue

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

jumping in with both feet

70

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

I wanted to ______ things that girls weren't supposed to do.

  1. ((a))

    do allot of

  2. ((b))

    done a lot of

  3. ((c))

    do a lot off

  4. ((d))

    do a lot of

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

do allot of

71

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

If I was your sister, I would have never slapped you.

  1. ((a))

    If I was your

  2. ((b))

    never slapped you.

  3. ((c))

    sister, I would have

  4. ((d))

    No error

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Answer: ((a))

If I was your

72

Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word.

His gray, lifeless eyes were sunken.

  1. ((a))

    extinct

  2. ((b))

    lapsed

  3. ((c))

    vibrant

  4. ((d))

    pointed

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Answer: ((a))

extinct

73

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She ______ and left the room, carefully pulling the door shut.

  1. ((a))

    site 

  2. ((b))

    sighed

  3. ((c))

    side

  4. ((d))

    slide

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Answer: ((a))

site 

74

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

  1. ((a))

    It turns out multiple groups have measured the concensus.

  2. ((b))

    The proposed cuts have caused considerable contraversy.

  3. ((c))

    The companies may lose a lot of their overseas exposure.

  4. ((d))

    She was in a bouyant mood and was looking forward to her new life.

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Answer: ((a))

It turns out multiple groups have measured the concensus.

75

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Impertinent

  1. ((a))

    Polite

  2. ((b))

    Irrelevant

  3. ((c))

    Insolent 

  4. ((d))

    Personal

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Answer: ((a))

Polite

76

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

The women stared at me with (great interest or concern).

  1. ((a))

    intellect

  2. ((b))

    control

  3. ((c))

    curiosity

  4. ((d))

    possession

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Answer: ((a))

intellect

77

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Capricious

  1. ((a))

    Arbitrary

  2. ((b))

    Stable

  3. ((c))

    Steadfast

  4. ((d))

    Cautious

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Answer: ((a))

Arbitrary

78

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate choice.

In more civilized times even the most _______ enemies were treated with dignity.

  1. ((a))

    explicable

  2. ((b))

    vindicable

  3. ((c))

    implacable

  4. ((d))

    ineducable

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Answer: ((a))

explicable

79

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.

Welcome to the Ministry of Magic, (please administer your name) and business.

  1. ((a))

    No correction required

  2. ((b))

    please direct your name

  3. ((c))

    please state your name

  4. ((d))

    please inform your entitle

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Answer: ((a))

No correction required

80

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    ubiqitous

  2. ((b))

    ubquitous

  3. ((c))

    ubiquitous

  4. ((d))

    ubiqoitous

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Answer: ((a))

ubiqitous

81

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

The 1918 influenza pandemic sweep the world within months.

  1. ((a))

    No error

  2. ((b))

    world within months.

  3. ((c))

    pandemic sweep the

  4. ((d))

    The 1918 influenza

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Answer: ((a))

No error

82

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.

The relationship between two people is (by the way in what) they feel and behave towards each other.

  1. ((a))

    the way by which

  2. ((b))

    by which ways

  3. ((c))

    the way in which

  4. ((d))

    No correction required

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Answer: ((a))

the way by which

83

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

He best understand that / because of the fight it is no / longer his decision to make.

  1. ((a))

    He best understand that 

  2. ((b))

    longer his decision to make.

  3. ((c))

    because of the fight it is no

  4. ((d))

    No error

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Answer: ((a))

He best understand that 

84

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'.

Besides the atmospheric changes that make us sweat, (hormonal or emotional stimulus can also cause sweating).

  1. ((a))

    hormonal and emotional stimuli also causes sweating

  2. ((b))

    hormonal or emotional stimuli can also cause sweating 

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required

  4. ((d))

    hormonal or emotional stimulus also causing sweating

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Answer: ((a))

hormonal and emotional stimuli also causes sweating

85

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

Sets of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty

  1. ((a))

    Asylum

  2. ((b))

    Aesthetics

  3. ((c))

    Atonement 

  4. ((d))

    Aspersion

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Answer: ((a))

Asylum

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.

Louisiana hosts one of the (1) ______ well known celebrations - Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat

Tuesday". This (2) _______ is sometimes called "Shrove Tuesday". (3) _______ wear masks and costumes, overturn social conventions, dance, organize competitions and parades. Related popular practices (4) _______ associated with celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated (5) ______ the penitential season of Lent.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    all

  2. ((b))

    some

  3. ((c))

    most

  4. ((d))

    more

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Answer: ((a))

all

87

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2

  1. ((a))

    holiday

  2. ((b))

    variation

  3. ((c))

    vacation

  4. ((d))

    vocation

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Answer: ((a))

holiday

88

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3

  1. ((a))

    Plants

  2. ((b))

    People

  3. ((c))

    Animals

  4. ((d))

    Birds

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Answer: ((a))

Plants

89

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4

  1. ((a))

    will be

  2. ((b))

    have

  3. ((c))

    were

  4. ((d))

    is

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Answer: ((a))

will be

90

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 5

  1. ((a))

    from

  2. ((b))

    with

  3. ((c))

    of

  4. ((d))

    off

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Answer: ((a))

from

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