Official Paper

SSC MTS 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 05 Sept, 2023 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

90 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

In how many years will a sum of Rs. 18,000 at 20% per annum compounded half yearly becomes Rs. 23,958?

  1. ((a))

    1121\frac{1}{2}

  2. ((b))

    3123\frac{1}{2}

  3. ((c))

    1141\frac{1}{4}

  4. ((d))

    2122\frac{1}{2}

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Answer: ((a))

1121\frac{1}{2}

2

Rashmi and Tina can do a piece of work in 20 and 30 days, respectively. If they work at it on alternate days with Rashmi beginning, then, in how many days will the work be over?

  1. ((a))

    28

  2. ((b))

    26

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    12

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Answer: ((a))

28

3

A swimmer swims downstream from point A to point B in 4 hours. It covers the same distance upstream in 5 hours. If the speed of the stream is 2 km/h, what is the distance between A and B:

  1. ((a))

    80 km

  2. ((b))

    72 km

  3. ((c))

    60 km

  4. ((d))

    100 km

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Answer: ((a))

80 km

4

The average of the two numbers is 48. If 3 is added to a smaller number, then the ratio between them is 11 ∶ 20. Find the larger number. (Round up to two decimal places).

  1. ((a))

    40.87

  2. ((b))

    3.87

  3. ((c))

    63.87

  4. ((d))

    70.87

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Answer: ((a))

40.87

5

In a group of people, 70% are men and 30% are women. The average age of the men is 50 years and that of the women is 40 years. Find the average age of all the members in the group (in years).

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    47

  3. ((c))

    46

  4. ((d))

    45

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Answer: ((a))

48

6

Simplify: 13÷13×1313+13−13=?\frac{\frac{1}{3} \div \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{1}{3}}{\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{3}-\frac{1}{3}}=?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    19\frac{1}{9}

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    13\frac{1}{3}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

7

A man and a boy can do a piece of work in 12 days. If the man works alone for the last 3 days, it is completed in 13 days. How long would the boy take to do it alone?

  1. ((a))

    36 days

  2. ((b))

    18 days

  3. ((c))

    72 days

  4. ((d))

    30 days

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Answer: ((a))

36 days

8

A sum of money becomes seven times in 16 years at simple interest per annum. Find the per annum rate of interest.

  1. ((a))

    25.8%

  2. ((b))

    39.2%

  3. ((c))

    20.3%

  4. ((d))

    37.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25.8%

9

A train covers a certain distance with a speed of 72 km/h in the first two hours of its journey and 120 km in the next 1.5 hours. What is its average speed (in km/h, rounded off to the nearest integer) for the entire journey?

  1. ((a))

    75

  2. ((b))

    78

  3. ((c))

    73

  4. ((d))

    79

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Answer: ((a))

75

10

The graph shows the production of tyres (in Lakhs) by three different companies X, Y, and Z over the years. Directions: Study the following graph carefully to answer the question given below it.

What is the percentage increase in production of company X from 2011 to 2012?

  1. ((a))

    37.5%

  2. ((b))

    32.5%

  3. ((c))

    38.25%

  4. ((d))

    35%

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Answer: ((a))

37.5%

11

By selling 8 items, a shopkeeper gains the selling price of 2 items. The gain percentage of the shopkeeper is:

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    162316 \frac{2}{3} %

  3. ((c))

    3313 33 \frac{1}{3} %

  4. ((d))

    30%

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Answer: ((a))

25%

12

Zeenat earns 20% on an investment, but she loses 10% on another investment. If the two investments are respectively in the ratio of 3 ∶ 5, then what is the percentage gain or loss for Zeenat on the two investments taken together?

  1. ((a))

    1.25% Gain

  2. ((b))

    2.25% Loss

  3. ((c))

    1.25% Loss

  4. ((d))

    2.25% Gain

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.25% Gain

13

Find the arithmetic mean of 28, 21, 39, 33, 36, 23. 

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    32

  3. ((c))

    26

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

14

An athlete crosses a 3000-m distance in 10 minutes. What is his speed (in km/h)?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

15

The diameter of the base of a right circular cylinder is 36 cm and its height is 21 cm. Find the volume of the cylinder.

(Take π = 227\frac{22}{7})

  1. ((a))

    2376 cm3

  2. ((b))

    85536 cm3

  3. ((c))

    21384 cm3

  4. ((d))

    5346 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2376 cm3

16

Rupees 66,000 is to be divided amongst Asha, Bhupinder and Gargi in such a way that the ratio of their shares is to be:

Asha ∶ Bhupinder = 9 ∶ 5 and Bhupinder ∶ Gargi = 2 ∶ 1. How much should Asha get?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 38,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 36,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 32,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 34,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 38,000

17

Three numbers are in the ratio 3 ∶ 5 ∶ 7. If their LCM is 2625, find their HCF.

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    125

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100

18

The table below shows the marks obtained by students A, B and C in French and Geography in an examination.

The maximum marks for each subject are 100. Study the table carefully and answer the question that follows.

StudentFrenchGeography
A98100
B8998
C9299
<br>

What is the ratio of the average marks of the three students in Geography to that in French?

  1. ((a))

    32 ∶ 28

  2. ((b))

    28 ∶ 32

  3. ((c))

    33 ∶ 31

  4. ((d))

    31 ∶ 33

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32 ∶ 28

19

A contractor reduces the working time of a week (Monday to Saturday) from 48 hours to 36 hours for his workers without changing the payment. What is the percentage increase in the hourly rate?

  1. ((a))

    3013 30 \frac{1}{3} %

  2. ((b))

    331333 \frac{1}{3} %

  3. ((c))

    6723 67 \frac{2}{3} %

  4. ((d))

    7023 70 \frac{2}{3} %

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Answer: ((a))

3013 30 \frac{1}{3} %

20

The length of the median of an equilateral triangle is 6√3 cm. The area of the triangle is: 

  1. ((a))

    36√3 cm2

  2. ((b))

    36 cm2

  3. ((c))

    72 cm2

  4. ((d))

    72√3 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36√3 cm2

21

The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper is cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

22

21 is related to 147 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 32 is related to 224. To which of the following is 52 related to, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    356

  2. ((b))

    364

  3. ((c))

    365

  4. ((d))

    346

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Answer: ((a))

356

23

Find out the correct alternative that when filled in the blanks in the same sequence will make the series logically complete.

LV _ J _ VFJ T _ GJ XVH _ BV _ J

  1. ((a))

    EPVJI

  2. ((b))

    DVJLE

  3. ((c))

    DBRPE

  4. ((d))

    EJBLR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EPVJI

24

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series, will complete the series.

_ GGHG _ _ GG _ G _

  1. ((a))

    HGHHG

  2. ((b))

    GHHGH

  3. ((c))

    HGGHH

  4. ((d))

    HHHGH

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Answer: ((a))

HGHHG

25

Select the word-pair that best represents the same relationship expressed in the pair of words given below.

(The words should be treated as meaningful words and should not be related to each other on the basis of number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word.)

Stammer : Conversation

  1. ((a))

    Astigmatism : Vision 

  2. ((b))

    To make noise : To hear 

  3. ((c))

    Fragrance : Scent

  4. ((d))

    Novocaine : Touch

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Answer: ((a))

Astigmatism : Vision 

26

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

FQA, HTE, JWI, LZM, ?

  1. ((a))

    ODR

  2. ((b))

    NCQ

  3. ((c))

    MDP

  4. ((d))

    OEP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ODR

27

Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following figure series were to be continued?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

28

In a certain code language, 'CHEW' is coded as '39' and 'FORE' is coded as '44'. What is the code for 'GLIT' in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    51

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    52

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

29

What will come in the place of '?' in the following equation, if '+' and '-' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged?

92 +18 ÷ 2 - 125 × 25 = ?

  1. ((a))

    61

  2. ((b))

    41

  3. ((c))

    51

  4. ((d))

    71

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Answer: ((a))

61

30

What should come in place of '?' in the given series?

22 24 28 36 52 ?

  1. ((a))

    84

  2. ((b))

    88

  3. ((c))

    90

  4. ((d))

    72

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

84

31

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

32

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '-' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged?

93 ÷ 5 + 4 - 45 × 5 = ?

  1. ((a))

    490

  2. ((b))

    470

  3. ((c))

    495

  4. ((d))

    480

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

490

33

In a certain code language, 'OPEN' is coded as '4582' and 'PORE' is coded as '2385'. What is the code for 'R' in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

34

What should come in place of ?' in the given series?

6 25 82 253 766 ?

  1. ((a))

    2569

  2. ((b))

    2491

  3. ((c))

    2485

  4. ((d))

    2305

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2569

35

Six people, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting in a straight line, facing north. Only three people sit to the right of G. Only two people sit between G and E. C sits to the immediate right of F and to the immediate left of G. H is not the immediate neighbour of E.

Who are sitting between G and E?

  1. ((a))

    F and C

  2. ((b))

    C and D

  3. ((c))

    H and E

  4. ((d))

    H and D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

F and C

36

In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

11, 110

19,190

  1. ((a))

    31, 310

  2. ((b))

    22, 440

  3. ((c))

    91, 190

  4. ((d))

    51, 150

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31, 310

37

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion/s logically follow/s from the given statements.

Statements: Some sofas are teapots. All teapots are printers. Some printers are vases.

Conclusion I: Some teapots are sofas.

Conclusion II: Some vases are printers.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) is follow. 

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (II) is follow.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) are follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) is follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) is follow. 

38

The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letter in the word 'TIMES' is arranged in alphabetical order?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    None

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

39

What should come in place of '?' in the given series?

5 8 17 44 125 ?

  1. ((a))

    391

  2. ((b))

    312

  3. ((c))

    368

  4. ((d))

    283

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

391

40

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion's logically follow/s from the given statements.

Statements: All blenders are microwaves. Some microwaves are toasters. All toasters are lamps.

Conclusion I: Some blenders are microwaves.

Conclusion II: All toasters are blenders.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (II) is follow.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) are follow.

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) is follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) is follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (II) is follow.

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

How many elements are listed in the modern periodic table?

  1. ((a))

    107

  2. ((b))

    81

  3. ((c))

    91

  4. ((d))

    118

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

107

42

In which of the following States was the third edition of Khelo India University Games held?

  1. ((a))

    Jharkhand

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    New Delhi

  4. ((d))

    Punjab

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jharkhand

43

Which country did India beat in the final to win the 2023 Intercontinental Cup Football championship?

  1. ((a))

    Thailand

  2. ((b))

    Lebanon

  3. ((c))

    Mongolia

  4. ((d))

    Vanuatu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Thailand

44

In which state of India is shifting cultivation known as Bringa?

  1. ((a))

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Manipur

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Madhya Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Andhra Pradesh

45

What does the acronym ‘ATM’ stand for?

  1. ((a))

    Automated Teller Machine

  2. ((b))

    Automated Transaction Management

  3. ((c))

    Account Tracking Module

  4. ((d))

    All-Time Money

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Automated Teller Machine

46

Who had founded the first Women’s University in India?

  1. ((a))

    Dhondo Keshav Karve

  2. ((b))

    Ashutosh Mukherjee

  3. ((c))

    William Hunter

  4. ((d))

    Sayed Ahmed Khan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dhondo Keshav Karve

47

Devendra Jhajharia won which medal/place in World Para Athletics Grand Prix?

  1. ((a))

    Bronze

  2. ((b))

    Gold

  3. ((c))

    Silver

  4. ((d))

    Fourth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bronze

48

In the process of cell division, the formation of phragmoplast between the two daughter nuclei occurs during:

  1. ((a))

    the G0 phase

  2. ((b))

    the cytokinesis

  3. ((c))

    the S phase

  4. ((d))

    the karyokinesis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the G0 phase

49

In which type of forests are Mahogany, Rosewood and Cinchona trees found in India? 

  1. ((a))

    Tropical Evergreen forests

  2. ((b))

    Tropical Deciduous forests

  3. ((c))

    Mangrove forests

  4. ((d))

    Montane forests

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tropical Evergreen forests

50

Lebang Boomani dance is the harvest dance of ____________.

  1. ((a))

    Mizoram

  2. ((b))

    Tripura

  3. ((c))

    Assam

  4. ((d))

    Meghalaya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mizoram

51

Why is it important to distinguish between final and intermediate goods/services in national income accounting?

  1. ((a))

    It helps track changes in consumer preferences and market demand.

  2. ((b))

    This helps in more accurate measurement of economic growth and productivity.

  3. ((c))

    Provides insight into the distribution of income among different sectors.

  4. ((d))

    It helps to determine the overall quality of goods and services produced.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It helps track changes in consumer preferences and market demand.

52

Which of the following is NOT a directive principle of state policy?

  1. ((a))

    Separation of the judiciary from executive

  2. ((b))

    Reside in any part of India

  3. ((c))

    Uniform civil code

  4. ((d))

    Protection of monuments

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Separation of the judiciary from executive

53

In which state is the Sanchi Stupa situated?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Gujarat

  4. ((d))

    Madhya Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

54

Who is the nominal executive authority of India?

  1. ((a))

    Vice President

  2. ((b))

    Attorney General

  3. ((c))

    President

  4. ((d))

    Prime Minister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vice President

55

Who among the following is the author of the book, ‘Unfinished: A Memoir’?

  1. ((a))

    Alia Bhatt

  2. ((b))

    Priyanka Chopra

  3. ((c))

    Deepika Padukone

  4. ((d))

    Kareena Kapoor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Alia Bhatt

56

The South China Sea is a part of which of the following oceans?

  1. ((a))

    Arctic Ocean

  2. ((b))

    Pacific Ocean

  3. ((c))

    Southern Ocean

  4. ((d))

    Indian Ocean

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arctic Ocean

57

The official language of which neighbouring country of India is ‘Dhivehi'?

  1. ((a))

    Maldives

  2. ((b))

    Sri Lanka

  3. ((c))

    Bhutan

  4. ((d))

    China

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maldives

58

Under which scheme of Airport Authority of India did the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor inaugurate UMEED Market Place at Srinagar international airport for supporting local art and artisans of Self Help Groups of J&K Rural Livelihood Mission?

  1. ((a))

    AVSAR Scheme

  2. ((b))

    AKASH Scheme

  3. ((c))

    AAKAR Scheme

  4. ((d))

    ASAR Scheme

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AVSAR Scheme

59

Who was the Iranian ruler who attacked the city of Delhi and took away an immense amount of wealth in 1739?

  1. ((a))

    Ahmad Shah Qajar

  2. ((b))

    Nadir Shah

  3. ((c))

    Ahmad Shah Abdali

  4. ((d))

    Abbas I

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ahmad Shah Qajar

60

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi belonged to the ___________ Gharana.

  1. ((a))

    Banaras

  2. ((b))

    Kirana

  3. ((c))

    Agra

  4. ((d))

    Dilli

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Banaras

61

Mahari Dance and Gotipua Dance belongs to which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Haryana

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Bihar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odisha

62

Identify the WRONG pair of dancer and the related dance form from the following.

  1. ((a))

    Meenakshi Chitharanjan - Bharatanatyam

  2. ((b))

    Kumkum Dhar - Kuchipudi 

  3. ((c))

    Sruti Bandopadhay - Manipuri

  4. ((d))

    Trilochan Mohanta - Chhau

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Meenakshi Chitharanjan - Bharatanatyam

63

Which of the following musicians is popularly known as ‘Panchamda’?

  1. ((a))

    Ravi

  2. ((b))

    Khayam

  3. ((c))

    Naushad

  4. ((d))

    RD Burman

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ravi

64

The ‘Mukteshwar’ dance festival is held from 14th to 16th January at the Mukteshwar temple in the state of ___________.

  1. ((a))

    Uttarakhand

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Himachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttarakhand

65

Select from among the given options the autobiography of Milkha Singh.

  1. ((a))

    A Shot at History 

  2. ((b))

    The Race of My Life

  3. ((c))

    The Test of My Life

  4. ((d))

    One Life Is Not Enough

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A Shot at History 

66

Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

For an all-too-brief period between the late 1980s and the late 2000s, a world was characterised by convergence.

  1. ((a))

    between the late

  2. ((b))

    For an all-too-brief

  3. ((c))

    characterised by

  4. ((d))

    a world was

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

between the late

67

The sentence given below has spelling errors. Select the sentence without spelling errors.

Let us appriciate, support and contribute our might to the promotional efforts of the community in this direction.

  1. ((a))

    Let us appriciate, support and contribute our might to the promotional efforts of the comunity in this direction.

  2. ((b))

    Let us appreciate, suport and contribute our might to the promotional efforts of the community in this direction.

  3. ((c))

    Let us appriciate, support and contribute our might to the promotion all efforts of the community in this direction.

  4. ((d))

    Let us appreciate, support and contribute our might to the promotional efforts of the community in this direction.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Let us appriciate, support and contribute our might to the promotional efforts of the comunity in this direction.

68

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The team had a _________ with respect to the proposal given by Mr. Albert.

  1. ((a))

    descussion

  2. ((b))

    discusion

  3. ((c))

    disckassion

  4. ((d))

    discussion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

descussion

69

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A thing which happens every two years

  1. ((a))

    Century

  2. ((b))

    Annual

  3. ((c))

    Biennial

  4. ((d))

    Bi-monthly

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Century

70

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the following sentence.

Ramya’s shoes are polish by her granddaughter.

  1. ((a))

    polishes

  2. ((b))

    had polished

  3. ((c))

    are polished

  4. ((d))

    is polish

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Answer: ((a))

polishes

71

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

I don’t think you should go out in the rain, it's ________.

  1. ((a))

    rain on cats and dogs

  2. ((b))

    storming cats and dogs

  3. ((c))

    raining cats and dogs

  4. ((d))

    raining dogs and puppies

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Answer: ((a))

rain on cats and dogs

72

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To keep one’s temper

  1. ((a))

    To meet with disaster

  2. ((b))

    To become impatient

  3. ((c))

    To become angry

  4. ((d))

    To remain calm

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Answer: ((a))

To meet with disaster

73

Select the correct spelling of the underlined word in the following sentence.

Today’s lecture had a profond impact on my friend.

  1. ((a))

    profoun

  2. ((b))

    prufound

  3. ((c))

    prefound

  4. ((d))

    profound

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Answer: ((a))

profoun

74

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To get cold feet

  1. ((a))

    To be afraid

  2. ((b))

    To fall sick

  3. ((c))

    To be indifferent

  4. ((d))

    To run for life

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Answer: ((a))

To be afraid

75

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

His amazing performance made him famous.

  1. ((a))

    Ordinary

  2. ((b))

    Colliery

  3. ((c))

    Adversary

  4. ((d))

    Binary

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Answer: ((a))

Ordinary

76

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The food was too salty eat this morning.

  1. ((a))

    eating

  2. ((b))

    ate

  3. ((c))

    to ate

  4. ((d))

    to eat 

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Answer: ((a))

eating

77

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Elegant

  1. ((a))

    Mighty

  2. ((b))

    Graceful

  3. ((c))

    Ugly

  4. ((d))

    Tall

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Answer: ((a))

Mighty

78

Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

I will going on an official tour next week.

  1. ((a))

    on

  2. ((b))

    will going

  3. ((c))

    next week

  4. ((d))

    an official tour

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Answer: ((a))

on

79

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

Shelley and Keats are great writers, but I prefer the last.

  1. ((a))

    the last

  2. ((b))

    are great writers

  3. ((c))

    but I prefer

  4. ((d))

    Shelley and Keats

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Answer: ((a))

the last

80

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Design

  1. ((a))

    Fabricate

  2. ((b))

    Destroy

  3. ((c))

    Inspect

  4. ((d))

    Copy

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Answer: ((a))

Fabricate

81

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase.

A person who is known for his hatred towards the entire mankind.

  1. ((a))

    Insolvent

  2. ((b))

    Philogynist

  3. ((c))

    Mercenary

  4. ((d))

    Misanthrope

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Answer: ((a))

Insolvent

82

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

Jaya said that she will become topper in her class.

  1. ((a))

    in her class

  2. ((b))

    she will become topper

  3. ((c))

    that

  4. ((d))

    Jaya said

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Answer: ((a))

in her class

83

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Some / private banks / pay their employees / good.

  1. ((a))

    private banks

  2. ((b))

    Some

  3. ((c))

    pay their employees

  4. ((d))

    good

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Answer: ((a))

private banks

84

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Break the ice

  1. ((a))

    To say something that makes strangers uncomfortable

  2. ((b))

    To say something that makes people who are meeting for the first time more comfortable

  3. ((c))

    To say something that makes people excited for a group project

  4. ((d))

    To say something mean to people in a group

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Answer: ((a))

To say something that makes strangers uncomfortable

85

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase.

A poem of lamentation on the death of someone loved and admired.

  1. ((a))

    Soliloquy

  2. ((b))

    Elegy

  3. ((c))

    Tragedy

  4. ((d))

    Epitaph

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Answer: ((a))

Soliloquy

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Language is (1)_______ of the most fundamental aspects of human communication and interaction. It allows people from different cultures to connect and (2) _______ ideas. While many individuals grow up learning just one language, there are a variety of reasons why learning a second language can be beneficial. (3) , it can improve cognitive abilities, enhance job prospects and facilitate travel and cultural immersion. (4) proficiency in a second language is an invaluable asset for personal growth as well as professional development. Audio-video mediums such as (5)______ are among the best ways to learn a second language as they allow learners to engage with cultural content.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    three

  2. ((b))

    four

  3. ((c))

    two

  4. ((d))

    one

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Answer: ((a))

three

87

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

  1. ((a))

    sharing

  2. ((b))

    share

  3. ((c))

    shares

  4. ((d))

    shared

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Answer: ((a))

sharing

88

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

  1. ((a))

    Therefore

  2. ((b))

    As it is

  3. ((c))

    However

  4. ((d))

    For example

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Answer: ((a))

Therefore

89

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

  1. ((a))

    Acquiring

  2. ((b))

    Acquires

  3. ((c))

    Acquire

  4. ((d))

    Acquired

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Answer: ((a))

Acquiring

90

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

  1. ((a))

    podcasts

  2. ((b))

    images

  3. ((c))

    books

  4. ((d))

    films

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Answer: ((a))

podcasts

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