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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 18 May, 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

The longest side of the obtuse triangle is 7 cm and the other two sides of the triangle are 4 cm and 5 cm. Find the area of the triangle.

  1. ((a))

    131\sqrt{3}  cm2

  2. ((b))

    636\sqrt{3}  cm2

  3. ((c))

    323\sqrt{2}  cm2

  4. ((d))

    464\sqrt{6}  cm2

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Answer: ((a))

131\sqrt{3}  cm2

2

What is the value of 2[3.5 × 3.5 + 2.5 × 2.5] ?

  1. ((a))

    39

  2. ((b))

    37

  3. ((c))

    38

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39

3

What is the third proportion of the numbers 15 and 30?

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    60

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

4

The following bar graph shows the marks of a student from 5 different subjects in 2018 and 2019. Find the ratio of total marks of 2018 to the total marks of 2019.

  1. ((a))

    66 : 23

  2. ((b))

    80 : 3

  3. ((c))

    44 : 15

  4. ((d))

    33 : 26

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

66 : 23

5

X alone can finish a work in 18 days, Y alone can finish the same work in 9 days. If X, Y and Z together can finish the same work in 4 days, then in how many days Z alone can finish the work?

  1. ((a))

    12 days

  2. ((b))

    10 days

  3. ((c))

    14 days

  4. ((d))

    16 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 days

6

The value of 14 + [100 ÷ {60 ÷ (18 ÷ 6)}] of 400 is :

  1. ((a))

    2020

  2. ((b))

    2014

  3. ((c))

    2015

  4. ((d))

    2000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2020

7

A purchased two articles for Rs 400 and Rs 600 respectively and sold at gains of 10% and 20% respectively. What was his overall gain percentage?

  1. ((a))

    16%

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    18%

  4. ((d))

    15%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16%

8

In a field 8 workers complete a task in 22 days. If this task is to be completed in 44 days, then how many workers will be required?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

9

The product of LCM and HCF of two number is 2028. If one number is 78, then what is the other number?

  1. ((a))

    13

  2. ((b))

    52

  3. ((c))

    26

  4. ((d))

    39

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13

10

A sum of Rs. 7500 amounts to Rs. 15000 in two years at compound interest calculated annually. How much will Rs. 7500 becomes in four years?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 60000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 30000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 50000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 45000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 60000

11

An article was sold at a loss of 14%. If it was sold for Rs. 756 more, then there would have been a gain of 7%. Find the cost price of the article.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 3600

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2300

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 5000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 3000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 3600

12

2 cubes each of volumes 125 cm3 are joined end to end. The surface area of the resulting cuboid is:

  1. ((a))

    325 cm2

  2. ((b))

    350 cm2

  3. ((c))

    125 cm2

  4. ((d))

    250 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

325 cm2

13

An auto rickshaw travels 20 km from point P to Q then 25 km from Q to R. The total time took was 1 hour 30 minutes. What was the average speed of the auto rickshaw?

  1. ((a))

    15 km/hr

  2. ((b))

    30 km/hr

  3. ((c))

    45 km/hr

  4. ((d))

    60 km/hr

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 km/hr

14

If the salary of A is 60% less than that of B, then by how much percent is the salary of B more than that of A?

  1. ((a))

    60%

  2. ((b))

    40%

  3. ((c))

    150%

  4. ((d))

    120%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60%

15

A sum of Rs. 11064 gives an interest of Rs. 2766 in x years at 5% per annum simple interest. What will be the value of x?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

16

If the cost price of a refrigerator is Rs. 17200 and the loss percentage is 8%, then what is the selling price (in Rs.) of the refrigerator?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 15824

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 14564

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 14444

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 15500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 15824

17

The table given below shows the production of television and fridge by different companies.

CompaniesTelevisionFridge
P80100
Q7050
R6040
S5070
T9055

Which of the following statement is NOT correct?

I. The difference between average production of television and fridge by R and the average production of television and fridge by S are 10.

II. The production of television and fridge by P is 20 percent of the production of television by T.

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II

  3. ((c))

    Only I

  4. ((d))

    Only II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both I and II

18

The speed of a bus is 108 km/hr. Find the distance covered by the bus in 2 seconds.

  1. ((a))

    16 m

  2. ((b))

    30 m

  3. ((c))

    20 m

  4. ((d))

    60 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16 m

19

Three numbers are in the ratio 4 : 5 : 7. The sum of the smallest and largest numbers is 44. What is the second smallest number?

  1. ((a))

    28

  2. ((b))

    32

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28

20

A student scored 77, 80, 88, 73 and 62 marks out of 100 in five subjects. What are his average marks?

  1. ((a))

    74

  2. ((b))

    76

  3. ((c))

    75

  4. ((d))

    78

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

74

21

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

ND, KA, HX, EU, ?

  1. ((a))

    AR

  2. ((b))

    BS

  3. ((c))

    BT

  4. ((d))

    BR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AR

22

Five girls Anita, Babita, Chamma, Dania and Erica are of different ages, Anita is younger than only Daina and Erica. Erica is younger to Daina. Chamma is youngest. Who is the fourth oldest?

  1. ((a))

    Daina

  2. ((b))

    Erica

  3. ((c))

    Chamma

  4. ((d))

    Babita

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Daina

23

In a certain code language, 'NATURE' is written as 'MASUQE'. How will 'POTATO' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    OOSASO

  2. ((b))

    OPSAOS

  3. ((c))

    OSPAOS

  4. ((d))

    OSSASO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OOSASO

24

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))

25

Five friends Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Rho and Theta are arranged in a row facing north but not necessarily in the same order. Beta sits at left end of the row. Only two people are sitting between Alpha and Gamma. Alpha sits immediate next to the Beta and Rho sits second to the right of Beta. Who sits between Rho and Gamma?

  1. ((a))

    Alpha

  2. ((b))

    Theta

  3. ((c))

    Beta

  4. ((d))

    No one

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Alpha

26

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27

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

9 and 3

I. 7 × 4 ÷ 2 - 9 + 3 = 22

II. 9 + 4 - 6 × 3 ÷ 2 = -10

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I

28

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 conclusion logically follows(s) from the statements.

Statements:

No astronaut is tall.

some tall are blue.

Conclusions:

I. some astronauts are blue.

II. No tall is an astronaut.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows.

29

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

46, 36, 28, 22, 18, ?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

30

In a certain code language, 'TYPE' is written as 'SXOD'. How will 'SING' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    RMHF

  2. ((b))

    RFHM

  3. ((c))

    RHMF

  4. ((d))

    MRHF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RMHF

31

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operation should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits E.g 13 - Operation on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operation on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

(13, 28, 58)

(16, 34, 70)

  1. ((a))

    (15, 32, 64)

  2. ((b))

    (18, 36, 110)

  3. ((c))

    (11, 24, 50)

  4. ((d))

    (12, 26, 56)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(15, 32, 64)

32

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

8 : 514 :: 6 : ?

  1. ((a))

    228

  2. ((b))

    208

  3. ((c))

    218

  4. ((d))

    238

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

228

33

In a certain code language, 'FINGER' is written as '69147518' and 'DOG' is written '4157'. How will 'FOREST' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    6151851820

  2. ((b))

    6151851921

  3. ((c))

    6151751920

  4. ((d))

    6151851920

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6151851820

34

Two Statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seen to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follows from the Statements

Statements:

All mobiles are electronic items.

some telephones are electronic items.

Conclusions:

I. No mobile is a telephone.

II. Some mobile are telephones.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusions I follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions II follows.

  4. ((d))

    neither conclusions I nor II follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

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

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

Cricket : Pitch :: Golf : ?

  1. ((a))

    Arena

  2. ((b))

    Track

  3. ((c))

    Court

  4. ((d))

    Course

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arena

37

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

47, 48, 44, 53, 37, ?

  1. ((a))

    52

  2. ((b))

    64

  3. ((c))

    62

  4. ((d))

    55

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52

38

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

Bear : Growl :: Elephant : ?

  1. ((a))

    Bray

  2. ((b))

    Roar

  3. ((c))

    Trumpet

  4. ((d))

    Hiss

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bray

39

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

4 ÷ 32 + 8 × 9 - 5 = 35

  1. ((a))

    × and -

  2. ((b))

    ÷ and +

  3. ((c))

    ÷ and × 

  4. ((d))

    × and +

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

× and -

40

In an examination hall seven students Aditi, Cindy, Jeanie, Kirti, Niti, Preeti, and Sweety are sitting in a row facing North but not necessarily in the same order.

Cindy sits third to the right of Sweety. Aditi and Preeti are immediate neighbours of Cindy. More than two person sit between Preeti and Sweety. Jeanie is the only neighbour of Niti. Jeanie sits to the right of Aditi. What is the position of Niti with respect to Kirti?

  1. ((a))

    Fifth to the left

  2. ((b))

    Fifth to the right

  3. ((c))

    Third to the right

  4. ((d))

    Third to the left

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fifth to the left

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

Which among the following statements is incorrect?

  1. ((a))

    An increase in bank rate will decrease the money supply.

  2. ((b))

    Lower the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), lower will be the liquidity in the system

  3. ((c))

    Higher the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), lower will be the liquidity in the system.

  4. ((d))

    Lower the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR), higher will be the liquidity in the system.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

An increase in bank rate will decrease the money supply.

42

______ is the world's largest tropical rainforest.

  1. ((a))

    Amazon 

  2. ((b))

    Prairies

  3. ((c))

    Daintree

  4. ((d))

    Congo

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Amazon 

43

Which among the following are commonly known as blood thinners?

  1. ((a))

    Anticoagulants

  2. ((b))

    Antibiotics

  3. ((c))

    Anticaking agent

  4. ((d))

    Antibodies

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Anticoagulants

44

Which foreign invader surrendered his territories to Chandragupta Maurya?

  1. ((a))

    Menander

  2. ((b))

    Demosthenes

  3. ((c))

    Seleucus Nicator

  4. ((d))

    Gondophernes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Menander

45

Soham is suffering from goitre. Which deficiency is the most common cause of it?

  1. ((a))

    Deficiency of Protein

  2. ((b))

    Deficiency of Vitamin A

  3. ((c))

    Deficiency of Iodine

  4. ((d))

    Deficiency of Iron

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Deficiency of Protein

46

Which among the following is a covalent compound?

  1. ((a))

    Hydrogen chloride

  2. ((b))

    Magnesium hydroxide

  3. ((c))

    Calcium carbonate

  4. ((d))

    Sodium chloride

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hydrogen chloride

47

"And then One Day: A Memoir" is an autobiography of which of the following Bollywood star?

  1. ((a))

    Shahrukh Khan

  2. ((b))

    Naseeruddin Shah

  3. ((c))

    Karan Johar

  4. ((d))

    Priyanka Chopra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shahrukh Khan

48

In the sport of ______ two teams of five players each attempt to score points by putting the ball into a hoop that is 10 feet off the ground

  1. ((a))

    Badminton

  2. ((b))

    Rugby

  3. ((c))

    Basketball

  4. ((d))

    Lawn tennis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Badminton

49

The Superintendence, control and conduct of all election to the municipalities is responsibility of the ______

  1. ((a))

    State Election Commission

  2. ((b))

    Governor of State

  3. ((c))

    Election Commission of India

  4. ((d))

    Home Ministry of State

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

State Election Commission

50

Which festival marks the triumph of Goddess Durga over the demon king Mahishasura?

  1. ((a))

    Diwali

  2. ((b))

    Janmashtami

  3. ((c))

    Holi

  4. ((d))

    Navratri

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Diwali

51

Who launched the SAMRIDDHI (Strengthening and Augmentation of Municipal Revenue for Infrastructure Development) scheme in October 2022 for Delhi, India?

  1. ((a))

    Chief Minister of Delhi

  2. ((b))

    Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

  3. ((c))

    President of India

  4. ((d))

    Prime Minister of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chief Minister of Delhi

52

Who was the founder of Dharma Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  2. ((b))

    Dadoba Pandurang

  3. ((c))

    R.G. Bhandarkar

  4. ((d))

    Radhakanta Deb

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

53

Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma is known to create the format structure and ornamentation of the _____ dance form.

  1. ((a))

    Kathakali

  2. ((b))

    Bharatnatyam

  3. ((c))

    Kuchipudi

  4. ((d))

    Mohiniyattam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kathakali

54

With respect to human geography, TFR stands for ______

  1. ((a))

    Total Finance Rate

  2. ((b))

    Total Fall Rate

  3. ((c))

    Total Female Ratio

  4. ((d))

    Total Fertility Rate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Total Finance Rate

55

"Bombay" Jayashri Ramnath is a famous ______ singer of India.

  1. ((a))

    Carnatic

  2. ((b))

    Folk

  3. ((c))

    Jazz

  4. ((d))

    Hip-hop

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Carnatic

56

Panthi dance form is associated with ______ state of India

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Chhattisgarh

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Punjab

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

57

Who among the following was a famous ruler of the Pandya dynasty of South India?

  1. ((a))

    Nedunjeliyan II

  2. ((b))

    Karikala

  3. ((c))

    Ashoka

  4. ((d))

    Nizam Shah

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nedunjeliyan II

58

Part XVI of the Indian constitution deals with _____

  1. ((a))

    Elections

  2. ((b))

    Special provisions related to certain classes

  3. ((c))

    Constitutional amendments

  4. ((d))

    Special provisions related to municipal corporation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Elections

59

According to Census 2011, what is the total literacy rate in India (approximately)?

  1. ((a))

    65%

  2. ((b))

    74%

  3. ((c))

    62%

  4. ((d))

    81%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65%

60

The Hindu College was established in Benaras in _______

  1. ((a))

    1785

  2. ((b))

    1786

  3. ((c))

    1791

  4. ((d))

    1784

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1785

61

Which Indian cricketer is also known as 'The Wall'?

  1. ((a))

    Kapil Dev

  2. ((b))

    Rahul Dravid

  3. ((c))

    Sachin Tendulkar

  4. ((d))

    Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kapil Dev

62

Which among the following crops is an example of Kharif crop?

  1. ((a))

    Wheat 

  2. ((b))

    Rice

  3. ((c))

    Barley

  4. ((d))

    Mustard

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wheat 

63

As of November 2022, who is the Speaker of Lok Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    Droupadi Murmu

  2. ((b))

    Narendra Modi

  3. ((c))

    Om Birla

  4. ((d))

    Amit Shah

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Droupadi Murmu

64

Which is a major tributary of Bhagirathi river?

  1. ((a))

    Bhilangna

  2. ((b))

    Dhauliganga

  3. ((c))

    Pindar

  4. ((d))

    Bishenganga

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bhilangna

65

How many UNESCO Natural World Heritage sites are there in India?

  1. ((a))

    Seven

  2. ((b))

    Four

  3. ((c))

    Six

  4. ((d))

    Five

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Seven

66

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

Confession had always rested on a clear distinction between mortal and (venial) sins.

  1. ((a))

    Genial

  2. ((b))

    Pardonable

  3. ((c))

    Major

  4. ((d))

    Intolerable

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Genial

67

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

Sam knew who those people were; the figure in front was ______ his cousin.

  1. ((a))

    by mistake

  2. ((b))

    at mistake

  3. ((c))

    unmistakeably

  4. ((d))

    mistaken of

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

by mistake

68

Direction: Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Insigt

  2. ((b))

    Supply

  3. ((c))

    Optical

  4. ((d))

    Cares

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Insigt

69

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

Rapid climate warming in / the tundra biome have been linked / to increasing shrub dominance.

  1. ((a))

    No error

  2. ((b))

    Rapid climate warming in

  3. ((c))

    the tundra biome have been linked

  4. ((d))

    to increasing shrub dominance.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No error

70

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

Farms are increasingly turning to automation for ______ reasons.

  1. ((a))

    many

  2. ((b))

    most

  3. ((c))

    much

  4. ((d))

    little

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

many

71

Direction: Select the appropriate synonym for the underlined word.

I didn't have time to give them proof.

  1. ((a))

    evidence

  2. ((b))

    guess

  3. ((c))

    snap

  4. ((d))

    charge

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

evidence

72

Direction: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Participate in a mock interview to prepare for ______ on your feet and formulating answers under pressure.

  1. ((a))

    thinking

  2. ((b))

    blocking

  3. ((c))

    cursing

  4. ((d))

    building

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

thinking

73

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

She blew out the candle and gone to sleepy.

  1. ((a))

    went to sleeps

  2. ((b))

    go to sleep

  3. ((c))

    went to sleep

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

went to sleeps

74

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

At all costs

  1. ((a))

    Not to be trifled with

  2. ((b))

    Whatever is needed to achieve something

  3. ((c))

    To be master of

  4. ((d))

    An expensive purchase

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Not to be trifled with

75

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

Tax dispute settlement might not work out in the desired scale.

  1. ((a))

    might not work out in

  2. ((b))

    the desired scale.

  3. ((c))

    Tax dispute settlement

  4. ((d))

    No error

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Answer: ((a))

might not work out in

76

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

A unit to measure light

  1. ((a))

    Lumen

  2. ((b))

    Watt

  3. ((c))

    Horse-power

  4. ((d))

    Ampere

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Answer: ((a))

Lumen

77

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

Cell phones keeps loved ones and those nearly them well connected.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement

  2. ((b))

    Keeping loved and nearly

  3. ((c))

    kept love and near

  4. ((d))

    keep loved ones and those near

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Answer: ((a))

No improvement

78

Direction: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Discreet

  1. ((a))

    Release

  2. ((b))

    Zenith

  3. ((c))

    Open

  4. ((d))

    Lose

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Answer: ((a))

Release

79

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

He had moved about two inches when several things happened in very ______ succession.

  1. ((a))

    brief

  2. ((b))

    desperate

  3. ((c))

    quick

  4. ((d))

    absurd

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Answer: ((a))

brief

80

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

Rolling in cash

  1. ((a))

    Have a large quantity of money

  2. ((b))

    A business magnate

  3. ((c))

    Buying things on interest

  4. ((d))

    To borrow a costly attire

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Answer: ((a))

Have a large quantity of money

81

Direction: Choose the word that can substitute for the given group of words.

Destruction of a fetus

  1. ((a))

    Fraticide

  2. ((b))

    Ellipse

  3. ((c))

    Abhor

  4. ((d))

    Feticide

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Answer: ((a))

Fraticide

82

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

The benefits of rebuilding healthy, fertile soil are clear.

  1. ((a))

    healthy, fertile soil

  2. ((b))

    The benefits of rebuilding

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    are clear.

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Answer: ((a))

healthy, fertile soil

83

Direction: Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word.

The peach tree is most productive when the roots are kept near the surface.

  1. ((a))

    futile

  2. ((b))

    lush

  3. ((c))

    potent

  4. ((d))

    fertile

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Answer: ((a))

futile

84

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'.

(Beside myself, the only English people) there were Keith and Doreen.

  1. ((a))

    Besides I, the only English speaking people

  2. ((b))

    No substitution required

  3. ((c))

    Beside myself, only English people

  4. ((d))

    Besides me, the only English people

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Answer: ((a))

Besides I, the only English speaking people

85

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

  1. ((a))

    I don't know weather to eat it or rubb it on.

  2. ((b))

    Goodbye untill later now, foks. Have a good night.

  3. ((c))

    She always says something humerous.

  4. ((d))

    Had I known what was coming, I could have prepared myself better.

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Answer: ((a))

I don't know weather to eat it or rubb it on.

Direction: 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.

By the ______ (1) ______ we reach puberty, the world has reached us and ______ (2) ______ us to a greater extent than we realize.______ (3) ______ family, friends, school, and society in general ______ (4) ______ by word and example how to be. But people ______ (5) ______ leaders at that moment when they decide for themselves how to be.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    time

  2. ((b))

    moment

  3. ((c))

    age

  4. ((d))

    era

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Answer: ((a))

time

87

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

  1. ((a))

    shapes

  2. ((b))

    shaped

  3. ((c))

    contours

  4. ((d))

    formats

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Answer: ((a))

shapes

88

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

  1. ((a))

    Their

  2. ((b))

    Her

  3. ((c))

    There

  4. ((d))

    Our

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Answer: ((a))

Their

89

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

  1. ((a))

    have tell us

  2. ((b))

    have told us

  3. ((c))

    has told us

  4. ((d))

    have been told us

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Answer: ((a))

have tell us

90

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

  1. ((a))

    onset to became

  2. ((b))

    begin to become

  3. ((c))

    began to become

  4. ((d))

    start to became

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Answer: ((a))

onset to became

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