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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 20 Jun, 2023 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

The length, breadth, height of a room is 6 m, 4 m 80 cm and 3 m 60 cm respectively. Find the longest tape which can measure the dimensions of the room exactly.

  1. ((a))

    1 m 80 cm

  2. ((b))

    1 m 20 cm

  3. ((c))

    1 m 40 cm

  4. ((d))

    1 m 50 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 m 80 cm

2

Shivam purchased two watches, first for Rs. 12000 and the second for Rs. 16000. He sold both the watches, first one at the profit of 10 percent and the second at a loss of 10 percent. What is the overall profit or loss?

  1. ((a))

    Profit = Rs. 200

  2. ((b))

    Loss = Rs. 800

  3. ((c))

    Loss = Rs. 400

  4. ((d))

    Profit = Rs. 600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Profit = Rs. 200

3

On a shelf, books with white cover and that with orange cover are in the ratio 12 ∶ 21. If there are 945 books with orange cover, then the number of books with white cover is:

  1. ((a))

    540

  2. ((b))

    840

  3. ((c))

    645

  4. ((d))

    1485

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

540

4

If A can do 20 percent of a work in 6 days, then A can complete the entire work in how many days?

  1. ((a))

    30 days

  2. ((b))

    60 days

  3. ((c))

    25 days

  4. ((d))

    15 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 days

5

Convert 1.3 kilometres per hour into metre per seconds.

  1. ((a))

    14/48 m/s

  2. ((b))

    13/65 m/s

  3. ((c))

    11/54 m/s

  4. ((d))

    13/36 m/s

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14/48 m/s

6

In an examination out of 6000 students 60% boys and 90% girls are passed. If total pass percentage was 65%, then what would be the number of boys?

  1. ((a))

    5500

  2. ((b))

    4500

  3. ((c))

    5000

  4. ((d))

    3500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5500

7

The table given below shows the number of runs scored and number of balls played by 5 batsmen.

BatsmanNo. of runs scoredNo. of balls palyed
P7025
Q8060
R9050
S110160
T4040

Strike rate = Number,of,runs,scoredNumber,of,balls,played\frac{Number ,of ,runs ,scored }{Number ,of ,balls,played} × 100

Which of the batsman has the highest strike rate?

  1. ((a))

    P

  2. ((b))

    R

  3. ((c))

    S

  4. ((d))

    Q

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P

8

The ratio of copper and zinc in brass is 7 ∶ 3. How much amount of copper will be there in 200 kg of brass?

  1. ((a))

    60 kg

  2. ((b))

    120 kg

  3. ((c))

    140 kg

  4. ((d))

    160 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60 kg

9

The sum of the length and breadth of a cuboid is 40 cm. If the height of the cuboid is 1/5 of the sum of its length and breadth, then what is the lateral surface area of the cuboid?

  1. ((a))

    640 cm2

  2. ((b))

    580 cm2

  3. ((c))

    320 cm2

  4. ((d))

    720 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

640 cm2

10

Rohan borrows a certain sum at simple interest. Rate of interest is 3 percent per annum for first 3 years, 4 percent per annum for next 5 years and 6 percent per annum for next 7 years. If he paid Rs. 2485 as interest, then what is the sum borrowed?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 3500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 4000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3600

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 2500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 3500

11

Find compound interest on Rs 165400 at 5% per annum for 4 years, compounded annually.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 34564.98

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 54367.6

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 34527.87

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 35644.73

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 34564.98

12

If 60 percent of P = (6/7) of Q, then what is P ∶ Q?

  1. ((a))

    10 ∶ 7

  2. ((b))

    18 ∶ 5

  3. ((c))

    17 ∶ 19

  4. ((d))

    9 ∶ 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 ∶ 7

13

Find the value of X for {15 × 32 ÷ 2 × 5} ÷ X = 16

  1. ((a))

    55

  2. ((b))

    78

  3. ((c))

    75

  4. ((d))

    76

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55

14

A trader mixes 20 kg of rice at Rs. 30 per kg with 20 kg of rice of other variety at Rs. 30 per kg and sells the mixture at Rs. 33 per kg. His profit percent is:

  1. ((a))

    10%

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    18%

  4. ((d))

    12%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10%

15

The perimeter of a rectangle is 30 cm. If the length of the rectangle is twice of its breadth, then what is the length of its diagonal?

  1. ((a))

    32\sqrt2 cm

  2. ((b))

    54\sqrt4 cm

  3. ((c))

    55\sqrt5 cm

  4. ((d))

    45\sqrt5 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32\sqrt2 cm

16

What is the value of 13×14+25×14−38×1414 of 2−7\frac{13\times14+25\times14-38\times14}{14 \ of \ 2-7}?

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

17

The pie chart given below shows the production of 6 different factories. The total production of all these 6 factories is 1400. The production of a particular factory is shown as a percent of total production of all these 6 factories.

Which of the following statement correct?

I. The central angle formed by sectors A and C together is 156.6°.

II. The central angle formed by sector B, D and together F is 180°.

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Only II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I

18

A car covers 3 successive 2 km stretches at speed of 20 km/hr, 40 km/hr and 60 km/hr respectively. Its average speed is:

  1. ((a))

    40.50 km/hr

  2. ((b))

    42.12 km/hr

  3. ((c))

    38.56 km/hr

  4. ((d))

    32.72 km/hr

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40.50 km/hr

19

P alone can do a work in 10 days, Q alone can do the same work in 15 days and R alone can do the same work in 12 days. They jointly complete the work and earn Rs. 3000. What is the share of R?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1200

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1000

20

Pankaj purchases a watch for Rs. 1000. He sells the watch at a discount of 20 percent and earns a profit of 40 percent. What is the marked price of the watch?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1980

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1750

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1880

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1640

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1980

21

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

U39R : P118M :: F18A : ? :: G72K :  B217F

  1. ((a))

    B55U

  2. ((b))

    A55W

  3. ((c))

    C55V

  4. ((d))

    A55V

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B55U

22

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

65 : 5 :: 117 : ?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

23

In a certain code language, 'NUMBER' is coded as 'UNBMRE'. What is the code for 'CANCER' in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    ACCNRE

  2. ((b))

    ACCMRE

  3. ((c))

    BCCNRE

  4. ((d))

    ACCNER

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ACCNRE

24

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

63, 67, 75, 87, 103, ?

  1. ((a))

    123

  2. ((b))

    125

  3. ((c))

    124

  4. ((d))

    121

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

123

25

Six girls Mansi, Shweta, Monika, Payal, Aarti and Kajal are sitting in a row facing towards north (not necessarily in the same order). Shweta is second to the left of Aarti. Payal is second to the right of Kajal. Kajal is second to the right of Monika. Kajal is to the immediate left of Shweta.

Who is sitting to the immediate left of Aarti?

  1. ((a))

    Kajal

  2. ((b))

    Payal

  3. ((c))

    Shweta

  4. ((d))

    Mansi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kajal

26

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 chains are circle.

No chain is square.

Conclusions:

I. Some circles are square.

II. Some circles are chains.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

27

In an examination hall seven students Ankit, Chotu, Jitin, Kejal, Nitu, Piyush, and Saksham are sitting in a row facing North but not necessarily in the same order. Chotu sits third to the right of Saksham. Ankit and Piyush are immediate neighbours of Chotu. More than two persons sit between Piyush and Saksham. Jitin is the only neighbour of Nitu. Jitin sits to the right of Ankit. What is the position of Nitu with respect to Kejal?

  1. ((a))

    Fifth to the left

  2. ((b))

    Third to the left

  3. ((c))

    Third to the right

  4. ((d))

    Fifth to the right

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fifth to the left

28

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29

In a certain code language, 'ABOUT' is written as '12632'. How will 'GRACE' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    71953

  2. ((b))

    79153

  3. ((c))

    79154

  4. ((d))

    79135

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

71953

30

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

117, 110, 106, 99, 95, 88, 84, ?

  1. ((a))

    59

  2. ((b))

    47

  3. ((c))

    93

  4. ((d))

    77

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

59

31

Select the option in which the numbers shares the same relationship in set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (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)

(10, 6, 32)

(20, 8, 56)

  1. ((a))

    (14, 18, 60)

  2. ((b))

    (12, 14, 54)

  3. ((c))

    (20, 16, 64)

  4. ((d))

    (18, 12, 60)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(14, 18, 60)

32

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

33

By interchanging the given two signs which of the following equation will be not correct?

  • and ÷

I. 9 ÷ 6 × 4 + 2 - 5 = 16

II. 5 - 28 + 7 × 16 ÷ 4= -103

  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

34

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

TX, XB, BF, FJ, ?

  1. ((a))

    KM

  2. ((b))

    JM

  3. ((c))

    JN

  4. ((d))

    KN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KM

35

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

1 × 4 + 3 - 5 = 6

  1. ((a))

    1 and 5

  2. ((b))

    4 and 5

  3. ((c))

    5 and 3

  4. ((d))

    3 and 6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 and 5

36

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))

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.

Hooghly : Kolkata :: Ganga : ?

  1. ((a))

    Patna

  2. ((b))

    Bangalore

  3. ((c))

    Ayodhya

  4. ((d))

    Chennai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Patna

38

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

Statements:

I. No X is S.

II. All J are X.

Conclusions:

I. Some S are not X.

II. Some J are not S.

III. Some J are not X.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and III follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

39

Seven students, Annie, Billy, Carrie, Disha, Esha, Faisal, and Gayatri scored different marks. Disha scored more than Faisal who scored second best. Three students have scored between Carrie and Faisal. Gayatri has scored less than Carrie. Who has scored the least?

  1. ((a))

    Gayatri

  2. ((b))

    Annie

  3. ((c))

    Faisal

  4. ((d))

    Esha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gayatri

40

In a certain code language, 'WORLD' is written as 'VNQKC'. How will 'FAINT' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    DMOHC

  2. ((b))

    EZHMS

  3. ((c))

    EZMFS

  4. ((d))

    DHBLH

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DMOHC

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

BPL is an economic benchmark related to threshold income. What does "BPL" stand for?

  1. ((a))

    Below Poverty Line

  2. ((b))

    Base Price Line

  3. ((c))

    Below Price Line

  4. ((d))

    Base Poverty Line

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Below Poverty Line

42

Which is the smallest planet of our solar system?

  1. ((a))

    Earth

  2. ((b))

    Mars

  3. ((c))

    Mercury

  4. ((d))

    Venus

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Earth

43

Gugga dance is a traditional folk dance of which of the following state?

  1. ((a))

    Haryana

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Assam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Haryana

44

Which of the following is NOT one of the harvest festivals celebrated in India?

  1. ((a))

    Baisakhi

  2. ((b))

    Diwali

  3. ((c))

    Lohri

  4. ((d))

    Onam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Baisakhi

45

In October 2022, who became the first Indian-origin Prime Minister of UK?

  1. ((a))

    Neel Kashkari

  2. ((b))

    Harry Anand

  3. ((c))

    Rishi Sunak

  4. ((d))

    Kamala Harris

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neel Kashkari

46

Which caves are considered as the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India dating back to the Maurya period?

  1. ((a))

    Elephanta Caves

  2. ((b))

    Bagh Caves

  3. ((c))

    Barabar and Nagarjuni caves

  4. ((d))

    Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Elephanta Caves

47

Budhaditya Mukherjee is associated with which of the following musical instruments?

  1. ((a))

    Veena

  2. ((b))

    Sarangi

  3. ((c))

    Violin

  4. ((d))

    Sitar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Veena

48

Provisions related to the Panchayats are mentioned in which part of the Indian constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Part VII

  2. ((b))

    Part V

  3. ((c))

    Part XII

  4. ((d))

    Part IX

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Part VII

49

After the Battle of Plassey 1757, who from the British East India Company, became Baron of Plassey?

  1. ((a))

    Robert Clive

  2. ((b))

    John Lawrence

  3. ((c))

    Warren Hastings

  4. ((d))

    Charles Napier

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Robert Clive

50

How many General Elections to the Lok Sabha have been held till November 2022?

  1. ((a))

    13

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13

51

Which class of algae is commonly known as green algae?

  1. ((a))

    Phaeophyceae

  2. ((b))

    Rhodophyceae

  3. ((c))

    Desmids

  4. ((d))

    Chlorophyceae

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Phaeophyceae

52

Which of the following books was written by Swami Vivekananda?

  1. ((a))

    The East and the West

  2. ((b))

    Ancient India

  3. ((c))

    No secrets

  4. ((d))

    River of Smoke

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The East and the West

53

If the value of gross fiscal deficit will be more than net interest liabilities, the value of gross primary deficit will be ______.

  1. ((a))

    Zero

  2. ((b))

    Infinity

  3. ((c))

    Positive

  4. ((d))

    Negative

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Zero

54

Who among the following succeeded Ghatotkacha, the Gupta ruler?

  1. ((a))

    Chandragupta I

  2. ((b))

    Kumaragupta I

  3. ((c))

    Skandagupta

  4. ((d))

    Chandragupta II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandragupta I

55

Teejan Bai was awarded a Padma Bhushan for her art in 2003. She is a great exponent of which dance form?

  1. ((a))

    Ghumar

  2. ((b))

    Kalbelia

  3. ((c))

    Pandavani

  4. ((d))

    Chhau

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ghumar

56

Lord William Bentinck with the support of Raja Rammohan Roy abolished the practice of ______.

  1. ((a))

    Sati

  2. ((b))

    Polyandry

  3. ((c))

    Religion

  4. ((d))

    Brahmacharya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sati

57

Where is the Jawahar Lal Nehru Port located?

  1. ((a))

    Bhubaneswar

  2. ((b))

    Kolkata

  3. ((c))

    Chennai

  4. ((d))

    Navi Mumbai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bhubaneswar

58

Which of the following is an example of a terrestrial ecosystem?

  1. ((a))

    Oceans

  2. ((b))

    River

  3. ((c))

    Grasslands

  4. ((d))

    Ponds

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Oceans

59

The actinides series is a group of _______ metallic chemical elements.

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

60

Which of the following options does NOT constitute a national income measurement method?

  1. ((a))

    Expenditure method

  2. ((b))

    Income method

  3. ((c))

    Product method

  4. ((d))

    Credit method

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Expenditure method

61

The Zo-Mal-Lok folk dance is associated with which community?

  1. ((a))

    Lepcha community

  2. ((b))

    Jamatia community

  3. ((c))

    Chaimal community

  4. ((d))

    Lushai community

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lepcha community

62

Ranji Trophy is affiliated with which sport?

  1. ((a))

    Hockey

  2. ((b))

    Badminton

  3. ((c))

    Football

  4. ((d))

    Cricket

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hockey

63

As per census 2011, which among the following states has highest sex ratio?

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Meghalaya

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh

64

With respect to sports, WADA stands for ______.

  1. ((a))

    World Anti-Doping Agency

  2. ((b))

    World Autonomous - Doping Agency

  3. ((c))

    Wrestling Anti-Doping Association

  4. ((d))

    World Anti-Doping Association

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

World Anti-Doping Agency

65

Vetti tax is the most frequently mentioned tax in the inscription of Cholas who ruled in Tamil Nadu. This tax was taken in the form of ______.

  1. ((a))

    land revenue

  2. ((b))

    grains

  3. ((c))

    house rent

  4. ((d))

    forced labour

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

land revenue

66

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

What should I doing if the power goes out?

  1. ((a))

    No improvement

  2. ((b))

    should I had done

  3. ((c))

    should I do

  4. ((d))

    shall I does

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No improvement

67

Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

For better or (for) worse

  1. ((a))

    Become out of control

  2. ((b))

    To accept whatever results; good or bad

  3. ((c))

    To be in trouble

  4. ((d))

    Extreme enthusiasm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Become out of control

68

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

Most impressive / was record breaking / 75.6 FPS on Crysis.

  1. ((a))

    was record breaking

  2. ((b))

    75.6 FPS on Crysis.

  3. ((c))

    Most impressive

  4. ((d))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

was record breaking

69

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

I began with writing one a week and now I do so every day.

  1. ((a))

    now I do so every day.

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    one a week and

  4. ((d))

    I began with writing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

now I do so every day.

70

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

To move about from place to place aimlessly

  1. ((a))

    Path

  2. ((b))

    Meadow

  3. ((c))

    Meander

  4. ((d))

    Stream

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Path

71

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

Disappointed and annoyed about something

  1. ((a))

    Surreal

  2. ((b))

    Contented

  3. ((c))

    Disgruntled

  4. ((d))

    Dissuade

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Surreal

72

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

Advocate

  1. ((a))

    Justice

  2. ((b))

    Experience

  3. ((c))

    Support

  4. ((d))

    Forever

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Justice

73

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

Writing habit is a good and easily exercise for the brain.

  1. ((a))

    No error

  2. ((b))

    Writing habit is a

  3. ((c))

    for the brain.

  4. ((d))

    good and easily exercise

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Answer: ((a))

No error

74

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

Instead of the sweet taste she expected, it was ______ -like alum.

  1. ((a))

    aromatic

  2. ((b))

    dulcet

  3. ((c))

    bitter

  4. ((d))

    tenacious

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Answer: ((a))

aromatic

75

Direction: Select the word from the options that is similar in meaning to the bracketed word given in the sentence below.

He is interested in how our (perceptions) of death affect the way we live.

  1. ((a))

    ignorance

  2. ((b))

    bewilderments

  3. ((c))

    misconceptions

  4. ((d))

    approaches

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Answer: ((a))

ignorance

76

Direction: Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word.

The room beneath the collapsed building was empty.

  1. ((a))

    finished

  2. ((b))

    cracked

  3. ((c))

    choked

  4. ((d))

    mended

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Answer: ((a))

finished

77

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

"What ______ your dad do at the Ministry of Magic, anyway?”

  1. ((a))

    have

  2. ((b))

    does

  3. ((c))

    do

  4. ((d))

    is

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Answer: ((a))

have

78

Direction: Select the wrongly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Adverse

  2. ((b))

    Annul

  3. ((c))

    Anarcy

  4. ((d))

    Adulterate

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Answer: ((a))

Adverse

79

Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Long in the tooth

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

    To be old, often too old to do something

  3. ((c))

    Be optimistic, even difficult times will lead to better days

  4. ((d))

    The show has come to an end

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Answer: ((a))

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

80

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

They were ______ there when Janvi heard something large and heavy collide with the door.

  1. ((a))

    much

  2. ((b))

    about

  3. ((c))

    most

  4. ((d))

    almost

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Answer: ((a))

much

81

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'.

(The people of Philippines has voted) to elect a new president.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    The people of the Philippines have voted

  3. ((c))

    The people of the Philippines has voted

  4. ((d))

    The people of Philippines have voted

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Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

82

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

Curious

  1. ((a))

    Passionate

  2. ((b))

    Uninterested

  3. ((c))

    Complex

  4. ((d))

    Doubtful

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Answer: ((a))

Passionate

83

Direction: Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    GUAGE

  2. ((b))

    PRESENCE

  3. ((c))

    COMPARSION

  4. ((d))

    CAMOFLAGUE

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Answer: ((a))

GUAGE

84

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

When we reached my room, I couldn't ______ back my smile.

  1. ((a))

    held

  2. ((b))

    kept

  3. ((c))

    hold

  4. ((d))

    squeeze

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Answer: ((a))

held

85

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

They will took their grandchildren to the zoo.

  1. ((a))

    takes their

  2. ((b))

    No improvement

  3. ((c))

    taken their

  4. ((d))

    take their

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Answer: ((a))

takes their

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.

Body language ______ (1) ______ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A ______ (2) ______ can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A ______ (3) ______ signifies approval, while ______ (4) ______ of the head indicates a negative reaction.

Other forms of non ______ (5) ______ language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    transmits

  2. ((b))

    intermits

  3. ((c))

    delimits

  4. ((d))

    retransmits

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Answer: ((a))

transmits

87

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

  1. ((a))

    clap

  2. ((b))

    wink

  3. ((c))

    nod

  4. ((d))

    shake

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Answer: ((a))

clap

88

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

  1. ((a))

    shake

  2. ((b))

    nod

  3. ((c))

    wink

  4. ((d))

    clap

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Answer: ((a))

shake

89

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

  1. ((a))

    wink

  2. ((b))

    clap

  3. ((c))

    nod

  4. ((d))

    shake

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Answer: ((a))

wink

90

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

  1. ((a))

    linguistic

  2. ((b))

    parodistic

  3. ((c))

    holistic

  4. ((d))

    logistic

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Answer: ((a))

linguistic

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