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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 17 May, 2023 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

90 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

40 percent of the cost price of an article is equal to the 24 percent of its selling price. What is the profit percentage? 

  1. ((a))

    50 percent

  2. ((b))

    66.66 percent

  3. ((c))

    52.5 percent

  4. ((d))

    60 percent

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Answer: ((a))

50 percent

2

What is the value of 13×4−2654−7×4\frac{13 \times 4-26}{54-7 \times 4} ?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    -1

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

3

A alone can do (1/10) part of a work in 8 hours. B alone can do (1/5) part of same work in 4 hours. If they work together, then how many hours will they take to complete (9/16) part of the same work? 

  1. ((a))

    9 hours

  2. ((b))

    5 hours

  3. ((c))

    4 hours

  4. ((d))

    8 hours

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 hours

4

An object travels 20 m in 5 seconds and then another 25 m in 10 seconds. What is the average speed? 

  1. ((a))

    5 m/sec

  2. ((b))

    3 m/sec

  3. ((c))

    4 m/sec

  4. ((d))

    2 m/sec

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 m/sec

5

Reenal bought an AC for Rs. 28500 and paid Rs. 600 for transportation. Then she sold it for Rs. 30264. What is her gain%? 

  1. ((a))

    8% 

  2. ((b))

    4%

  3. ((c))

    5%

  4. ((d))

    10%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8% 

6

A girl wants to plant trees in her garden in rows in such a way that the number of trees in each row to be the same. There are 10 rows and the number of trees in each row is 12, what is the number of trees in each row, if there are 5 more rows? 

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

7

A wholesaler marks his goods at 35% above the cost price but allows a discount of 15% at the time of sale. His gain is: 

  1. ((a))

    24.85%

  2. ((b))

    14.75%

  3. ((c))

    20.45%

  4. ((d))

    25.50%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24.85%

8

The value of 8 + [{12 − (8 ÷ 2)} × (1/4)] is:

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

9

The ratio of the outer and the inner circumferences of a circular path is 11 ∶ 7. If path is 20 metres wide, then what is the radius of the inner circle? 

  1. ((a))

    35 metres

  2. ((b))

    20 metres

  3. ((c))

    55 metres

  4. ((d))

    65 metres

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35 metres

10

If 20% of a number is (1/6)th of another number, what is the ratio of first number to the second number?

  1. ((a))

    4 ∶ 5

  2. ((b))

    5 ∶ 3

  3. ((c))

    4 ∶ 7  

  4. ((d))

    5 ∶ 6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 ∶ 5

11

The following bar graph shows the sales of cell phones (in thousand numbers) from five stores of a company during two consecutive years 2018 and 2019.

What is the ratio of the total sale of store S3 for both years to the total sale of store S1 for both years?

  1. ((a))

    4 ∶ 5

  2. ((b))

    8 ∶ 5

  3. ((c))

    7 ∶ 4

  4. ((d))

    3 ∶ 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 ∶ 5

12

In covering a distance of 50 km, Somya takes 1 hour more than Sunny. If Somya doubles his speed, then he would take 1 hour less than Sunny. Somya's speed is: 

  1. ((a))

    18.4 km/hr

  2. ((b))

    15.6 km/hr

  3. ((c))

    12.5 km/hr

  4. ((d))

    14.8 km/hr

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18.4 km/hr

13

The following table shows the number of employees in 5 different companies from the year 2012 to 2018. In the year 2015, the number of employees in company C is how much percent less than company E?

Year/CompanyABCDE
2012242215223211177
2013245163165213211
2014231191221241215
2015198188222223250
2016197240175221254
2017177245268198268
2018158230213215218
  1. ((a))

    28%

  2. ((b))

    16%

  3. ((c))

    11.2%

  4. ((d))

    18.8%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28%

14

The radius of a cylinder is 14 cm. If the height of the cylinder is four times of its radius, then what is the curved surface area of the cylinder? 

  1. ((a))

    4694 cm2

  2. ((b))

    5546 cm2

  3. ((c))

    4928 cm2

  4. ((d))

    5214 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4694 cm2

15

48 ÷ 4 + A × 2 - 8 = 14, find out the value of A.  

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

16

Rs. 6000 is lent at the rate of 8 percent per annum on compound interest (compounded quarterly). What will be the compound interest of 6 months? 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 268.6

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 190.5

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 242.4

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 164.6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 268.6

17

A alone can complete a work in 25 days and B alone can complete the same work in 50 days. If both of them work together, then in 9 days what percent work of the total work will be completed ? 

  1. ((a))

    45 percent

  2. ((b))

    60 percent

  3. ((c))

    49 percent

  4. ((d))

    54 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45 percent

18

The average of 10 numbers is 8. If each number is multiplied by 10, then the new average will be: 

  1. ((a))

    80

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

80

19

Find the sum of money invested by a man in a scheme which offers Compound Interest(compounding annually) at a 6% rate of interest per annum if Compound Interest for 2 years is Rs. 618. 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 5000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 4000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 7000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 9000

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 5000

20

In a class, if 55% of the students are boys and the number of girls is 90, then find the number of boys. 

  1. ((a))

    120

  2. ((b))

    135

  3. ((c))

    198

  4. ((d))

    110

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

120

21

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

53, 60, 67, 74, 81, 88, ?

  1. ((a))

    95

  2. ((b))

    93

  3. ((c))

    98

  4. ((d))

    104

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

95

22

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

5 ∶ 50 ∶∶ 17 ∶ 170 ∶∶ 19 ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    200

  2. ((b))

    180

  3. ((c))

    190

  4. ((d))

    210

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

200

23

In a certain code language, 'FIELD' is written as 'LOKRJ' and 'GLOBE' is written as 'MRUHK'. How will 'GLASS' be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    MRGZZ

  2. ((b))

    MRHYY

  3. ((c))

    MRGYY

  4. ((d))

    MSGYY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MRGZZ

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

In a certain code language, 'JAPAN' is written as 'KZPZO'. How will 'GROUP' be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    HOQTQ

  2. ((b))

    HQQTO

  3. ((c))

    HOTOQ

  4. ((d))

    HQOTQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HOQTQ

26

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

First row - 68, 56, 44

Second row - 245, 233, 221

Third row - 97, 85, ?

  1. ((a))

    89

  2. ((b))

    90

  3. ((c))

    73

  4. ((d))

    93

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

89

27

In a certain code language, 'EAR' is written as '24'. How will 'ICY' be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    34

  2. ((b))

    42

  3. ((c))

    37

  4. ((d))

    38

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34

28

Ayaan, Prashant, Ritu, Neeta, Sneha, and Zain are sitting in a row facing south. Sneha and Zain are in the centre. Ayaan and Prashant are at the ends. Ritu is sitting to the immediate left of Ayaan. Who is to the immediate right of Prashant? 

  1. ((a))

    Neeta

  2. ((b))

    Sneha

  3. ((c))

    Ritu

  4. ((d))

    Ayaan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neeta

29

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

5 × 7 - 4 + 21 ÷ 6 = 29

  1. ((a))

    6 and 5

  2. ((b))

    5 and 4

  3. ((c))

    6 and 7

  4. ((d))

    21 and 29

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 and 5

30

R is taller than M. M is taller than P. S is taller than R. H is shorter than P. U is taller than N and shorter than H. Who among these is the tallest? 

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    M

  3. ((c))

    U

  4. ((d))

    R

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32

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

43, 42, 39, 34, 27, ?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    21

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

33

P, Q, R, S and T are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. R is sitting to the immediate left of T. Q is sitting to the immediate left of S and to the immediate right of T. Who is sitting to the immediate right of S? 

  1. ((a))

    Q

  2. ((b))

    R

  3. ((c))

    P

  4. ((d))

    T

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Q

34

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.

AFN : BDQ :: DLR : ?

  1. ((a))

    EUJ

  2. ((b))

    JUN

  3. ((c))

    UJE

  4. ((d))

    EJU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EUJ

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

By Interchanging the given two numbers which of the following equation will be not correct?

8 and 2

I. 8 × 4 - 6 ÷ 3 + 2 = 14

II. 6 - 8 × 3 + 2 ÷ 1 = 9

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only II

37

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

House : Room :: World : ?

  1. ((a))

    Continent

  2. ((b))

    Bed

  3. ((c))

    Pencil

  4. ((d))

    Face

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Continent

38

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:

All ocean are oil.

All oil are milk.

All milk are water.

Conclusions:

I. Some water are milk.

II. All milk are ocean.

  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

39

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

L, N, R, X, F, P, ?

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    F

  4. ((d))

    M

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S

40

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 bells are birds.

Some bells are toys.

Conclusions:

I. No bird is a toy.

II. Some toys are birds.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

India has celebrated 76th Independence day in which year ?

  1. ((a))

    2021

  2. ((b))

    2018

  3. ((c))

    2022

  4. ((d))

    2019

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2021

42

Which article of the Indian constitution enshrines the right against exploitation ? 

  1. ((a))

    Article 27 and 28

  2. ((b))

    Article 23 and 24

  3. ((c))

    Article 21

  4. ((d))

    Article 15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 27 and 28

43

In February 2022, Cabinet approved implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. Which ministry of central government launched the Ayushman Bharat Yojana across the country? 

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Education

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Women and Child Development 

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Ayush

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Education

44

Major Dhyan Chand was famous for which sport?

  1. ((a))

    Polo

  2. ((b))

    Field hockey

  3. ((c))

    Football

  4. ((d))

    Volleyball

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Polo

45

As per census 2011, what is the position of Maharashtra with respect to the total population in India? 

  1. ((a))

    Fourth

  2. ((b))

    Second

  3. ((c))

    Third

  4. ((d))

    First

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fourth

46

___________ refers to a method adopted by the Central Bank to persuade or convince the commercial banks to advance credit in the economic interest of the country. 

  1. ((a))

    Marginal Standing Facility

  2. ((b))

    Credit Rationing

  3. ((c))

    Moral Suasion

  4. ((d))

    Margin Requirements

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Marginal Standing Facility

47

Negative ions that consist of a single atom are named by adding the suffix ___________ to the stem of the name of the element. 

  1. ((a))

    -ous

  2. ((b))

    -ic

  3. ((c))

    -onium

  4. ((d))

    -ide

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-ous

48

Four ashrams were recognised by Brahmins around the time when Jainism and Buddhism were becoming popular. Which of the following was NOT a recognised ashrama? 

  1. ((a))

    Parmarth

  2. ((b))

    Grihastha

  3. ((c))

    Vanaprastha

  4. ((d))

    Brahmacharya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Parmarth

49

Cytology is the study of ___________.

  1. ((a))

    Cells

  2. ((b))

    Chloroplasts

  3. ((c))

    Tissues

  4. ((d))

    Genes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cells

50

Which among the following is an example of Angiosperm in Plant Kingdom? 

  1. ((a))

    Chara

  2. ((b))

    Tomato

  3. ((c))

    Pinus

  4. ((d))

    Funaria

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chara

51

Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 took place in __________.

  1. ((a))

    January

  2. ((b))

    April

  3. ((c))

    February

  4. ((d))

    March

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

January

52

Who among the following was awarded with ‘Padma Vibhushan' in the year 1986 and choreographed famous song 'Kahe Chhed Mohe' from the movie Devdas and 'Mohe Rang Do Laal' from Bajirao Mastani? 

  1. ((a))

    Uday Shankar

  2. ((b))

    Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. ((c))

    Birju Maharaj

  4. ((d))

    Bipin Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uday Shankar

53

Ustad Zakir Hussain is one of the greatest exponents of ____________.

  1. ((a))

    Tabla

  2. ((b))

    Shehnai

  3. ((c))

    Violin

  4. ((d))

    Sitar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tabla

54

The founder of Brahmo Sabha was ___________.

  1. ((a))

    Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  2. ((b))

    Keshab Chandra Sen

  3. ((c))

    Radhakanta Deb

  4. ((d))

    Rabindranath Tagore

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

55

Which of the following is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan? 

  1. ((a))

    Giddha

  2. ((b))

    Bihu

  3. ((c))

    Ghoomar

  4. ((d))

    Bhangra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Giddha

56

According to 2011 Census, what is the population density of India? 

  1. ((a))

    482 persons per square kilometre

  2. ((b))

    495 persons per square kilometre 

  3. ((c))

    356 persons per square kilometre

  4. ((d))

    382 persons per square kilometre

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

482 persons per square kilometre

57

The Himalayan mountain range is a type of __________.

  1. ((a))

    residual mountains

  2. ((b))

    block mountains

  3. ((c))

    fold mountains

  4. ((d))

    accumulated mountains

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

residual mountains

58

Who is the supreme commander of the defence forces of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Prime minister of India

  2. ((b))

    President of India

  3. ((c))

    Chief Justice of India

  4. ((d))

    Chief of Army Staff

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prime minister of India

59

The Centre scrapped Article 370 of the Constitution in 2019. This article granted special status to ___________.

  1. ((a))

    Jammu and Kashmir

  2. ((b))

    Himachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Punjab

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jammu and Kashmir

60

When volcano erupts on Earth, the erupted material is typically a liquid rock known as ____________.

  1. ((a))

    Lava

  2. ((b))

    Hailstone

  3. ((c))

    Mercury

  4. ((d))

    Plasma

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lava

61

The Third Battle of Panipat took place in ___________.

  1. ((a))

    1761

  2. ((b))

    1754

  3. ((c))

    1765

  4. ((d))

    1757

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1761

62

'Long Walk to Freedom' is an autobiography of ____________.

  1. ((a))

    Benjamin Franklin

  2. ((b))

    Nelson Mandela

  3. ((c))

    Mahatma Gandhi

  4. ((d))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Benjamin Franklin

63

Which among the following soils is also known as Regur soil? 

  1. ((a))

    Peaty

  2. ((b))

    Alluvial

  3. ((c))

    Laterite

  4. ((d))

    Black

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Peaty

64

The Amaravati School of art was developed under the patronage of ___________.

  1. ((a))

    Palas

  2. ((b))

    Cheras

  3. ((c))

    Cholas

  4. ((d))

    Satavahanas

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Palas

65

The split in Indian National Congress occured in __________.

  1. ((a))

    1905

  2. ((b))

    1907

  3. ((c))

    1903

  4. ((d))

    1901

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1905

66

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

To mind one's P's and Q's

  1. ((a))

    To be polite and careful in one's behaviour and speech

  2. ((b))

    To write English alphabets accurately

  3. ((c))

    To supervise something carefully

  4. ((d))

    To make amends after a fight

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To be polite and careful in one's behaviour and speech

67

Direction: Select the appropriate synonym for the underlined word.

Photosynthesis can be hindered by extreme temperatures.

  1. ((a))

    gained

  2. ((b))

    revert

  3. ((c))

    tolerated

  4. ((d))

    discouraged

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

gained

68

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

Droughts effect water supply in Southern/Spain, which is increasingly turning towards/ seawater desalination to meet its water needs.

  1. ((a))

    Droughts effect water supply in Southern

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    Spain, which is increasingly turning towards

  4. ((d))

    seawater desalination to meet its water needs.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Droughts effect water supply in Southern

69

Direction: 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'.

We were asked by (Jane's aunt where she was last night.)

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    Jane aunt's where she was last night?

  3. ((c))

    Jane's aunt where was she was last night?

  4. ((d))

    Jane's aunt where was she last night.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

70

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

Absorb

  1. ((a))

    Dwindle

  2. ((b))

    Permit

  3. ((c))

    Dismiss

  4. ((d))

    Reconcile

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dwindle

71

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

This has sharp decreased the cases of water-borne diseases.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement

  2. ((b))

    sharply decreased

  3. ((c))

    sharp decrease

  4. ((d))

    sharper decreases

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No improvement

72

Direction: Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word.

We will brush out the damp hair.

  1. ((a))

    saturated

  2. ((b))

    sticky

  3. ((c))

    droughty

  4. ((d))

    moist

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

saturated

73

Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

Then Bheeshma entered their lives with his ______ lion's laugh.

  1. ((a))

    narrow

  2. ((b))

    moment

  3. ((c))

    elephantine

  4. ((d))

    large

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

narrow

74

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

Nigeria ______restrictions in place since 2015 in a bid to boost local production.

  1. ((a))

    has had

  2. ((b))

    have had

  3. ((c))

    have has

  4. ((d))

    had has

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

has had

75

Direction: Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.

The loft is fill in hay for the winter.

  1. ((a))

    fill with 

  2. ((b))

    filled with 

  3. ((c))

     fills with

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

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Answer: ((a))

fill with 

76

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

Until few decades ago, researchers believed the moon was completely dry.

  1. ((a))

    researchers believed the moon

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    was completely dry.

  4. ((d))

    Until few decades ago,

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Answer: ((a))

researchers believed the moon

77

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

We don't know exactly when first stars formed.

  1. ((a))

    We don't know

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    exactly when first

  4. ((d))

    stars formed.

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Answer: ((a))

We don't know

78

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

A ground where the last funeral rites are performed

  1. ((a))

    Crematorium

  2. ((b))

    Tomb

  3. ((c))

    Mortuary

  4. ((d))

    Barracks

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Answer: ((a))

Crematorium

79

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Some health experts optimistically argue that disinfecting indoor spaces with light could be a ___________.

  1. ((a))

    interchanger

  2. ((b))

    game-changer

  3. ((c))

    hand over

  4. ((d))

    roundabout

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Answer: ((a))

interchanger

80

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

Liable to catch fire easily

  1. ((a))

    Agnostic

  2. ((b))

    Inflammable

  3. ((c))

    Venial

  4. ((d))

    Incombustible

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Answer: ((a))

Agnostic

81

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

  1. ((a))

    The person who received the alert doesn't know when it happened.

  2. ((b))

    Life is complicated, and there's a lot to be gratful for.

  3. ((c))

    The goal of this endeiavor is to create significant ties for your city.

  4. ((d))

    Never interupt an earnest or apparently interesting conversation.

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Answer: ((a))

The person who received the alert doesn't know when it happened.

82

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

So can our community leaders come up with a plan of action to help (alleviate) this problem?

  1. ((a))

    Aggravate

  2. ((b))

    Falter

  3. ((c))

    Altruistic

  4. ((d))

    Diminish

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Answer: ((a))

Aggravate

83

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

Hard/tough nut to crack

  1. ((a))

    A difficult person, problem or situation

  2. ((b))

    To understand clearly

  3. ((c))

    Not being able to enjoy oneself

  4. ((d))

    Good for nothing

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Answer: ((a))

A difficult person, problem or situation

84

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

I did not ___________ everyone all at once.

  1. ((a))

    losing

  2. ((b))

    lose

  3. ((c))

    lost

  4. ((d))

    loose

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Answer: ((a))

losing

85

Choose the incorrectly spelt word. 

  1. ((a))

    Positon

  2. ((b))

    Source

  3. ((c))

    Serious

  4. ((d))

    Continue

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Answer: ((a))

Positon

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.

Gardenia is one of the most (1) __________ flowers, producing one of the most beloved scents in the garden world. Fall or spring is the best time to (2) __________ this shrub in warmer climates. It also (3) __________  a fragrant houseplant, though it can be fussy about indoor humidity. Container plants can be (4) __________ outdoors during summer and returned to moderate indoor temperatures in the (5) __________.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    fragrant

  2. ((b))

    soluble

  3. ((c))

    stenchy

  4. ((d))

    polluted

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Answer: ((a))

fragrant

87

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

  1. ((a))

    train

  2. ((b))

    plant

  3. ((c))

    host

  4. ((d))

    stamp

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Answer: ((a))

train

88

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

  1. ((a))

    make

  2. ((b))

    made

  3. ((c))

    making

  4. ((d))

    makes

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Answer: ((a))

make

89

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

  1. ((a))

    placed

  2. ((b))

    classified

  3. ((c))

    sailed

  4. ((d))

    sorted

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Answer: ((a))

placed

90

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

  1. ((a))

    arena

  2. ((b))

    fall

  3. ((c))

    climate

  4. ((d))

    tropics

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Answer: ((a))

arena

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