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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 16 Jun, 2023 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

The length of a cuboid is 10 cm. If the breath of the cuboid is half of its lengths and height of the cuboid is twice of its length, then what is the lateral surface area of the cuboid? 

  1. ((a))

    600 cm2

  2. ((b))

    500 cm2

  3. ((c))

    720 cm2

  4. ((d))

    560 cm2

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Answer: ((a))

600 cm2

2

What will be the HCF of 54 and 48?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

3

Sachin is 12.5 percent less efficient than Rohit. If Sachin alone can finish a work in 24 days, then in how many days will Rohit alone finish the same work?

  1. ((a))

    16 days 

  2. ((b))

    21 days 

  3. ((c))

    18 days 

  4. ((d))

    20 days 

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Answer: ((a))

16 days 

4

The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2 ∶ 3 ∶ 4. What is the largest angle of the triangle?

  1. ((a))

    80 degree

  2. ((b))

    100 degree

  3. ((c))

    90 degree

  4. ((d))

    120 degree

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Answer: ((a))

80 degree

5

A person covers first 30 km in 60 minutes and next 40 km in 30 minutes. What is his average speed for the whole journey?

  1. ((a))

    (140/3) km/hr

  2. ((b))

    30 km/hr

  3. ((c))

    (160/3) km/hr

  4. ((d))

    60 km/hr

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Answer: ((a))

(140/3) km/hr

6

What is the value of 613[2912+418(1612+189)−4615÷2345]\frac{6}{13}\left[\frac{29}{12}+\frac{4}{18}\left(\frac{16}{12}+\frac{18}{9}\right)-\frac{46}{15}\div\frac{23}{45}\right]?

  1. ((a))

    -312/137

  2. ((b))

    -307/234

  3. ((c))

    -294/117

  4. ((d))

    -207/119

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Answer: ((a))

-312/137

7

The pie chart given below shows the expenditure incurred by a person on 7 articles. The total expenditure of all these 7 articles is 1800. Expenditure incurred on a particular article is shown in terms of degree with respect to the total expenditure incurred in all these 7 articles.

Expenditure incurred on article L is what percent of expenditure incurred on article P?

  1. ((a))

    125 percent 

  2. ((b))

    100 percent

  3. ((c))

    75 percent

  4. ((d))

    150 percent 

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Answer: ((a))

125 percent 

8

The ratio of spirit and water in two mixtures of 46 litres and 50 litres is 11 ∶ 12 and 2 ∶ 3 respectively. Both the mixtures are mixed. Find the ratio of the spirit and water in the new mixture.

  1. ((a))

    8 ∶ 9

  2. ((b))

    7 ∶ 9

  3. ((c))

    5 ∶ 6

  4. ((d))

    3 ∶ 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 ∶ 9

9

35 percent of marked price is equal to 40 percent of cost price. If no discount is given, then what will be the profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    12.5 percent

  2. ((b))

    25 percent

  3. ((c))

    14.28 percent

  4. ((d))

    16.66 percent

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Answer: ((a))

12.5 percent

10

The simple interest on a sum for 5 years is Rs. 7590. The rate of interest for the first 3 years is 6 percent per annum and for the next 2 years is 14 percent per annum. What is the sum?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 17000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 15000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 14000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 16500

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 17000

11

The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs. 341. If profit percentage is 22 percent, then what is the selling price?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1972

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1752

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1891

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1858

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1972

12

A man bought 30 mangoes for a rupee. How many mangoes had he sold for a rupee so that there is a loss of 40 percent?

  1. ((a))

    50

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    45

  4. ((d))

    60

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Answer: ((a))

50

13

If A = 8X and B = 6X, then A is how much percentage more than B?

  1. ((a))

    50 percent

  2. ((b))

    66.6 percent

  3. ((c))

    100 percent

  4. ((d))

    33.33 percent

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Answer: ((a))

50 percent

14

What will the curved surface area of cylinder with radius 10 cm and height 20 cm? ( use π = 3.14)

  1. ((a))

    1345 cm2

  2. ((b))

    1453 cm2

  3. ((c))

    1256 cm2

  4. ((d))

    1234 cm2

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Answer: ((a))

1345 cm2

15

A man takes 20 hours to go to a place and come back by walking both the ways. He could have saved 4 hours by riding both the ways. The distance covered in the whole journey is 36 miles. Find the average speed for the whole journey if he goes by walking and comes back by riding.

  1. ((a))

    2 miles/hr

  2. ((b))

    1 miles/hr

  3. ((c))

    4 miles/hr

  4. ((d))

    3 miles/hr 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 miles/hr

16

A principal of Rs. 16000 is invested at simple interest for 4 years. If the per annum rate of interest is 20 percent,  then what will be the amount after 4 years?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 23480

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 28800

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 26480

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 30420

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 23480

17

Find the fourth proportion to the numbers 49, 51 and 98. 

  1. ((a))

    96

  2. ((b))

    102

  3. ((c))

    112

  4. ((d))

    90

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

96

18

The table given below shows the marks obtained by boys and girls in different subjects.

SubjectsBoysGirls
A60120
B80100
C14040
D12060
E10040
<br>

L1 = The difference between marks obtained by boys and girls in all subjects.

L2 = The value of average of marks obtained by boys in C, D and E.

What is the value of (L1 - L2)?

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

19

What is the HCF of 513 and 1017?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

20

Z1 and Z2 together complete a work in 15 days. Z2 alone can complete the same work in 30 days. They took Rs. 2000 to complete the work together. What will be the share of Z1?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 500

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1500

21

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

First row - 15, 12, 180

Second row - 18, 13, 234

Third row - 7, 32, ?

  1. ((a))

    215

  2. ((b))

    179

  3. ((c))

    308

  4. ((d))

    224

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Answer: ((a))

215

22

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 ifs are but's.

All but's are so's.

No so is a then.

Conclusions:

I. All ifs being then is a possibility.

II. All then's being if is a possibility.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows

23

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 rings are round.

No round is a square.

Conclusions:

I. No ring is square.

II. No square is round.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

24

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))

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Answer: ((a))

25

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

  • and - ; 12 + 8 × 6 ÷ 3 - 11
  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

26

Four students M, N, O, and P are standing in a queue in a restaurant to give their orders. M is not behind O but behind P. O does not give the last order. Who is standing in front of the queue?

  1. ((a))

    P

  2. ((b))

    M

  3. ((c))

    N

  4. ((d))

    O

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Answer: ((a))

P

27

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

283, 295, 281, 297, 279, ?

  1. ((a))

    294

  2. ((b))

    298

  3. ((c))

    299

  4. ((d))

    291

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Answer: ((a))

294

28

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.

13 : 168 :: 16 : 255 :: ? : 143

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

29

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 the third term.

GT16 : KW32 :: MQ29 : QT58 :: VA16 : ?

  1. ((a))

    ZB32

  2. ((b))

    YC32

  3. ((c))

    ZD32

  4. ((d))

    YD32

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ZB32

30

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.

Kohima : Nagaland :: ?

  1. ((a))

    Shillong : Meghalaya

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh : Lucknow

  3. ((c))

    Sikkim : Gangtok

  4. ((d))

    Bihar : Patna 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shillong : Meghalaya

31

Usha is older than Savitri. Suruchi is younger than Nisha but older than Usha. Taniya is older to Ritu, but younger than Savitri. Manisha is the youngest. Who is the eldest among them?

  1. ((a))

    Taniya

  2. ((b))

    Usha

  3. ((c))

    Manisha

  4. ((d))

    Nisha 

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Answer: ((a))

Taniya

32

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

96 ÷ 3 - 24 + 16 × 8 = 36

  1. ((a))

    8 and 3

  2. ((b))

    24 and 3

  3. ((c))

    96 and 24

  4. ((d))

    8 and 16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 and 3

33

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

T, Q, N, K, H, ?

  1. ((a))

    R

  2. ((b))

    E

  3. ((c))

    O

  4. ((d))

    P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R

34

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

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))

36

In a certain code language, 'RUDE' is written as 'EDUR48'. How will 'SOUP' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    PUPS81

  2. ((b))

    PUOS71

  3. ((c))

    PUPS71

  4. ((d))

    PUOS81

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PUPS81

37

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

14, 9, 4, -1, -6, ?

  1. ((a))

    -8

  2. ((b))

    -14

  3. ((c))

    -23

  4. ((d))

    -11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-8

38

In a certain code language, 'DUKE' is coded as 'ZQGA'. What is the code for 'EXIT' in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    ATEQ

  2. ((b))

    ATEP

  3. ((c))

    AUFQ

  4. ((d))

    AUEP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ATEQ

39

Eight boys B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 and B8 are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre (not necessarily in the same order). B1 is third to the right of B3. B5 is second to the left of B3. B2 is fourth to the right of B4, B4 is second to the right of B1, B8 is third to the left of B6. B6 is not the immediate neighbour of B1. who is third to right of B7?

  1. ((a))

    B3

  2. ((b))

    B5

  3. ((c))

    B7

  4. ((d))

    B4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B3

40

In a certain code language, 'VRH' is written as 'TPJ' . How will 'LYS' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    JUW

  2. ((b))

    JUT

  3. ((c))

    JWU

  4. ((d))

    WUJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JUW

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

Article 40 of the Indian constitution, "Organisation of village panchayats", is a _______.

  1. ((a))

    Directive Principles of State Policy

  2. ((b))

    Fundamental Duty

  3. ((c))

    Legal Right

  4. ((d))

    Fundamental Right

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Directive Principles of State Policy

42

The day to day condition of the atmosphere at a place with respect to the temperature humidity, rainfall. wind speed etc. is called _______ at the place.

  1. ((a))

    climate

  2. ((b))

    weather

  3. ((c))

    environment

  4. ((d))

    ecology

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

climate

43

The disease-causing microbes are called _______.

  1. ((a))

    toxins

  2. ((b))

    pathogens

  3. ((c))

    decomposers

  4. ((d))

    antibodies

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

toxins

44

The substances which reduce friction are called _______.

  1. ((a))

    fluids

  2. ((b))

    magnets

  3. ((c))

    springs

  4. ((d))

    lubricants

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fluids

45

In 1927, B.R Ambedkar started which movement with Dalits?

  1. ((a))

    Self-respect movement

  2. ((b))

    Equal Pay movement

  3. ((c))

    Independence Movement

  4. ((d))

    Temple entry movement

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Self-respect movement

46

"Solung" is a festival celebrated by the Adi Tribe of which state?

  1. ((a))

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Andhra Pradesh 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Himachal Pradesh

47

Which river flows between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges?

  1. ((a))

    Narmada

  2. ((b))

    Godavari

  3. ((c))

    Son

  4. ((d))

    Mahanadi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Narmada

48

The Virupaksha Temple is situated at _______.

  1. ((a))

    Surat

  2. ((b))

    Sanchi

  3. ((c))

    Hampi

  4. ((d))

    Jaipur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Surat

49

Which country is the second largest producer of crude steel in the world for FY 2020 - 21?

  1. ((a))

    China

  2. ((b))

    India

  3. ((c))

    Australia

  4. ((d))

    Japan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

China

50

Which famous Indian musician is associated with musical instrument Santoor?

  1. ((a))

    Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

  2. ((b))

    Ustad Zakir Hussain

  3. ((c))

    Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma

  4. ((d))

    Hariprasad Chaurasia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

51

Under the Delhi Sultanate, a religious tax ________ was imposed on the wealthy and rich Muslims in India.

  1. ((a))

    Firuz

  2. ((b))

    Mamluk

  3. ((c))

    Zakat

  4. ((d))

    Kismat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Firuz

52

How many silver medals won by India in Commonwealth Games 2022?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

53

The term 'Kammakaras' in ancient times is related to ________.

  1. ((a))

    Landless agricultural labourers

  2. ((b))

    Craftsmen

  3. ((c))

    Tax collecting officer

  4. ((d))

    Goldsmith

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Landless agricultural labourers

54

Which among the following parts of the Indian Constitution deals with 'The Panchayats'?

  1. ((a))

    X

  2. ((b))

    IX

  3. ((c))

    III

  4. ((d))

    VI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

X

55

The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 is related to ________ Ministry of India.

  1. ((a))

    Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

  2. ((b))

    Earth Sciences

  3. ((c))

    Corporate Affairs

  4. ((d))

    Environment, Forests & Climate Change

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

56

Which of the following is an Important steel producing centres in India?

I. Bhilai

II. Jamshedpur

III. Rourkela

  1. ((a))

    I and II only

  2. ((b))

    I and III only

  3. ((c))

    II and III only

  4. ((d))

    I, II and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I and II only

57

Which freedom fighter is known as the mother of the Indian revolution?

  1. ((a))

    Sarojini Naidu

  2. ((b))

    Annie Besant

  3. ((c))

    Madam Bhikaji Cama

  4. ((d))

    Aruna Asaf Ali

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sarojini Naidu

58

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is regulated by _______.

  1. ((a))

    State Bank of India

  2. ((b))

    Indian Bank

  3. ((c))

    Reserve Bank of India

  4. ((d))

    ICICI Bank

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

State Bank of India

59

Which of the following states does NOT share border with Nepal?

  1. ((a))

    Uttarakhand

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Bihar

  4. ((d))

    Himachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttarakhand

60

Provisions related to the Municipalities are mentioned under which part of the Indian constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Part IX A

  2. ((b))

    Part VII

  3. ((c))

    Part V

  4. ((d))

    Part XII

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Part IX A

61

Which among the following plant kingdoms are divided into dicotyledons and monocotyledons?

  1. ((a))

    Angiosperms

  2. ((b))

    Pteridophytes

  3. ((c))

    Bryophytes

  4. ((d))

    Gymnosperms

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Angiosperms

62

Which among the following type of unemployment is also known as the real wage unemployment?

  1. ((a))

    classical

  2. ((b))

    seasonal

  3. ((c))

    structural

  4. ((d))

    frictional

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

classical

63

Nalanda University, an important centre in ancient period is situated in which state?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Haryana

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    West Bengal 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

64

Who among the following won the Men's Singles Paris Masters Titles in 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Holger Rune

  2. ((b))

    Carlos Alcaraz

  3. ((c))

    Novak Djokovic

  4. ((d))

    Casper Ruud

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Holger Rune

65

Which former Miss India, also the recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, popularised Indian classical dance in the west?

  1. ((a))

    Leela Naidu

  2. ((b))

    Lona Pinto

  3. ((c))

    Indrani Rahman

  4. ((d))

    Peace Kanwal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Leela Naidu

66

Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word.

Educators play a key  role as nation builders.

  1. ((a))

    negligible

  2. ((b))

    principal

  3. ((c))

    primitive

  4. ((d))

    predominant

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

negligible

67

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

He would prefer to speak with you in persona.

  1. ((a))

    you in person

  2. ((b))

    you on person

  3. ((c))

    No improvement

  4. ((d))

    you in personal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

you in person

68

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    simultenaous

  2. ((b))

    simulteneous

  3. ((c))

    simultaneous

  4. ((d))

    simultanous

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

simultenaous

69

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

Pranav, Shagun and Munshi took a bus to the same ________.

  1. ((a))

    slot

  2. ((b))

    end

  3. ((c))

    destination

  4. ((d))

    target

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

slot

70

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Small

  1. ((a))

    Rich

  2. ((b))

    Adequate

  3. ((c))

    Liberal

  4. ((d))

    Slight

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rich

71

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

One who gives shape to stone

  1. ((a))

    Curator

  2. ((b))

    Sculptor

  3. ((c))

    Apostate

  4. ((d))

    Auditor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Curator

72

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

The differences were/ imperceptible to all but/ the most trained eye.

  1. ((a))

    imperceptible to all but

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    the most trained eye.

  4. ((d))

    The differences were

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

imperceptible to all but

73

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.

We've made extraordinary (flowering as a) society in that regard.

  1. ((a))

    progress as a

  2. ((b))

    advance as a

  3. ((c))

    improvement by a

  4. ((d))

    No correction required 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

progress as a

74

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She was trying to help that little boy in the grocery ________.

  1. ((a))

    road

  2. ((b))

    asylum

  3. ((c))

    store

  4. ((d))

    park

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

road

75

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

Even the most wise don't / know what's hidden in / the depths of their being.

  1. ((a))

    No error

  2. ((b))

    know what's hidden in 

  3. ((c))

    the depths of their being.

  4. ((d))

    Even the most wise don't

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Answer: ((a))

No error

76

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

She invited (all and sundry) to her party.

  1. ((a))

    To take reckless risks

  2. ((b))

    To remove a misapprehension

  3. ((c))

    To suffer humiliation

  4. ((d))

    Everyone without distinction

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Answer: ((a))

To take reckless risks

77

Select the wrongly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    enormous

  2. ((b))

    mordern

  3. ((c))

    indolent

  4. ((d))

    courteous

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Answer: ((a))

enormous

78

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

Many Americans appear to be ________ those warnings seriously.

  1. ((a))

    understanding

  2. ((b))

    sacking

  3. ((c))

    making

  4. ((d))

    taking

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Answer: ((a))

understanding

79

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Rust bucket

  1. ((a))

    To be absent minded 

  2. ((b))

    An old man

  3. ((c))

    A vehicle that is old or almost broken

  4. ((d))

    To be late for everything

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Answer: ((a))

To be absent minded 

80

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'.

It is expected that this police power will only apply to air and (sea routes between the Great Britain and the Northern Ireland).

  1. ((a))

    Sea routes across the Great Britain and Northern Ireland 

  2. ((b))

    Sea routes across the Great Britain and the Northern Ireland

  3. ((c))

    Sea routes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required 

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Answer: ((a))

Sea routes across the Great Britain and Northern Ireland 

81

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

Pardon

  1. ((a))

    Condemn

  2. ((b))

    Spite

  3. ((c))

    Boast 

  4. ((d))

    Release

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Answer: ((a))

Condemn

82

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

The (departure) of people from the city isn't necessarily good news.

  1. ((a))

    abidance

  2. ((b))

    continuation

  3. ((c))

    exodus

  4. ((d))

    excavation

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Answer: ((a))

abidance

83

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

'He wants something done, / and it has not happen / fast enough,' he said.

  1. ((a))

    No error

  2. ((b))

    He wants something done

  3. ((c))

    fast enough,' he said.

  4. ((d))

    and it has not happen

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Answer: ((a))

No error

84

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The event acts as a trigger or ________, which catapults them into an awareness of this phenomenon.

  1. ((a))

    dogma

  2. ((b))

    catalyst

  3. ((c))

    elegy

  4. ((d))

    harangue

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Answer: ((a))

dogma

85

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

People who belong to the same country.

  1. ((a))

    Natives

  2. ((b))

    Soldiers

  3. ((c))

    Folks

  4. ((d))

    Communists

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Answer: ((a))

Natives

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.

One headteacher asked what she should say to parents who request guidance ________ (1) getting their child "school- ready", because she was concerned that too ________ (2) parents have become convinced that an expert (the teacher) knows more than they do about their own child's ________ (3) Her intention was not to bash parents, ________ (4) she wanted to know how to encourage parents to see "school" as a distinct domain from "home", where their own ________ (5) ought to hold sway.

86

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 1 

  1. ((a))

    at 

  2. ((b))

    to 

  3. ((c))

    of 

  4. ((d))

    on

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Answer: ((a))

at 

87

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 2 

  1. ((a))

    many

  2. ((b))

    much

  3. ((c))

    most 

  4. ((d))

    more

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Answer: ((a))

many

88

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 3

  1. ((a))

    development

  2. ((b))

    consistence

  3. ((c))

    submission

  4. ((d))

    maniacs

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Answer: ((a))

development

89

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 4 

  1. ((a))

    or

  2. ((b))

    rather

  3. ((c))

    so

  4. ((d))

    yet 

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Answer: ((a))

or

90

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 5 

  1. ((a))

    commotion

  2. ((b))

    games 

  3. ((c))

    judgement

  4. ((d))

    turbulence 

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Answer: ((a))

commotion

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