Official Paper

SSC MTS 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 06 Sept, 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

90 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

Session 1 (40 questions)

1

A certain sum is to be divided between A, B, and C in the ratio 2 ∶ 5 ∶ 7. But by mistake, it was divided in the ratio 5 ∶ 2 ∶ 7. Thus B loses by Rs. 150. Find the sum. 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 700

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 850

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 900

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 625

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 700

2

Four books and eight pens were bought for Rs. 260. If the average price of a book is Rs. 35, then the average price of a pen would be: 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 31

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 5

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 15

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 10

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 31

3

The fourth proportional to 1.5, 4.8 and 8 is: 

  1. ((a))

    25.6

  2. ((b))

    26.5

  3. ((c))

    22.6

  4. ((d))

    24.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25.6

4

X can type 8 pages in 3 minutes, Y can type 3 pages in 5 minutes. Working together, how many pages can they type in 15 minutes? 

  1. ((a))

    42

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    46

  4. ((d))

    49

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

42

5

The average weight of 20 students of a class was 30.5 kg. After 6 new students joined the class, its average weight increased by 2 kg. Find the average weight of the 6 new students who joined the class (rounded off to one decimal place). 

  1. ((a))

    30.5 kg

  2. ((b))

    32.5 kg

  3. ((c))

    39.2 kg 

  4. ((d))

    38.5 kg

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Answer: ((a))

30.5 kg

6

A batsman makes 96 runs in the 13th innings and thus his average increases by 3. Find his average after 13 innings.

  1. ((a))

    65

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    70

  4. ((d))

    60

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Answer: ((a))

65

7

Surjeet alone can finish an assignment in 8 days and Manjeet alone can finish the same assignment in 6 days. Surjeet and Manjeet decided to do this assignment by working on alternate days, starting with Surjeet. In how many days will the assignment be finished? 

  1. ((a))

    7 days

  2. ((b))

    8.5 days

  3. ((c))

    8 days

  4. ((d))

    7.5 days

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Answer: ((a))

7 days

8

Two numbers are in the ratio of 2 ∶ 5. Their LCM is 80. Find the numbers. 

  1. ((a))

    18, 38

  2. ((b))

    14, 36

  3. ((c))

    16, 40

  4. ((d))

    16, 38

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Answer: ((a))

18, 38

9

Two trains of equal length are running on parallel lines in the same direction at 36 km/h and 54 km/h. The faster train passes the slower train in 48 seconds. The length of each train (in m) is: 

  1. ((a))

    80

  2. ((b))

    160

  3. ((c))

    240

  4. ((d))

    120

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Answer: ((a))

80

10

If the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3 ∶ 4 ∶ 5 and its perimeter is 24 m. then find the area of the triangle. 

  1. ((a))

    32 m2

  2. ((b))

    37 m2

  3. ((c))

    16 m2

  4. ((d))

    24 m2

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Answer: ((a))

32 m2

11

The pie chart shows the percentage of students studying different courses in a college.

The ratio between the number of students studying in BCA and B.sc, if the total number of students is 1200, is: 

  1. ((a))

    14 ∶ 27

  2. ((b))

    32 ∶ 63

  3. ((c))

    7 ∶ 9

  4. ((d))

    2 ∶ 3

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Answer: ((a))

14 ∶ 27

12

Simplify the following expression. 

45 - 22 ÷ 2 + 12 + 70 ÷ 35 + 0.4 ÷ 0.8 + 1.5 ÷ 3 + 1

  1. ((a))

    50

  2. ((b))

    50.5

  3. ((c))

    48.5

  4. ((d))

    54.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50

13

Find the simple interest (in Rs.) on Rs. 5,400 for 7 years at 4% per annum. 

  1. ((a))

    1,512

  2. ((b))

    1,230

  3. ((c))

    1,380

  4. ((d))

    1,172

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1,512

14

What is the length of the longest pole that can be placed in an indoor stadium 24 m long, 18 m wide and 16 m high? 

  1. ((a))

    38 m

  2. ((b))

    34 m

  3. ((c))

    42 m

  4. ((d))

    36 m

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Answer: ((a))

38 m

15

Study the given table and answer the question that follows.

The table shows the centre and post-wise number of candidates. 

CentreOfficerClerkSupervisorField Officer
Mumbai12000180008000200
Chennai8000100006000100
Hyderabad10000120007000150
Bengaluru90006000500080
Kolkata14000180006500120
<br>

Which centre has the highest number of candidates?

  1. ((a))

    Mumbai

  2. ((b))

    Kolkata

  3. ((c))

    Chennai

  4. ((d))

    Hyderabad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mumbai

16

A thief is spotted by a policeman from a distance of 108 m. The thief starts running and the policeman chases him. If the speed of the thief and policeman are 21 km/h and 23 km/h, respectively, then how far will the thief have to run (in m) before he is overtaken by the policeman?  

  1. ((a))

    2534

  2. ((b))

    3121

  3. ((c))

    1216

  4. ((d))

    1134

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2534

17

What is the difference between the compound interest, interest compounded half yearly on Rs. 72,000 for 1.5 years at 10% per annum and its simple interest for 3 years at 5% per annum? 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 559

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 549

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 540

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 449

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 559

18

The profit obtained by a vendor on selling goods at Rs. 3,200 is equal to 7/5th of the profit obtained by selling the same goods at Rs. 3,000. What is the cost price (in Rs.) of the goods?

  1. ((a))

    2,500

  2. ((b))

    2,700

  3. ((c))

    2,400

  4. ((d))

    2,900

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Answer: ((a))

2,500

19

A spends 20% of the daily income. If the expenditure is Rs. 250, then the daily income is: 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 800

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,250

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2,500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 800

20

By selling a book at some price, Ankita gains 10%. If the book is sold at twice the price, then what will be the gain percentage for Ankita? 

  1. ((a))

    140%

  2. ((b))

    100%

  3. ((c))

    120%

  4. ((d))

    125%

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Answer: ((a))

140%

21

LCNT is related to NEPV in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, HBER is related to JDGT. To which of the following is OSCF related to following the same logic? 

  1. ((a))

    PUDJ

  2. ((b))

    RVEH

  3. ((c))

    QVEI

  4. ((d))

    QUEH

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PUDJ

22

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

111 × 3 - 13 ÷ 3 + 26 = ?

  1. ((a))

    50

  2. ((b))

    70

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    60

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50

23

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

24 103 498 2473 12348 ?

  1. ((a))

    60983

  2. ((b))

    63487

  3. ((c))

    62457

  4. ((d))

    61723

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Answer: ((a))

60983

24

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)

(8, 720, 9)

(16, 800, 5)

  1. ((a))

    7, 125, 8

  2. ((b))

    13, 169, 5

  3. ((c))

    14, 238, 5

  4. ((d))

    18, 1260, 7

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Answer: ((a))

7, 125, 8

25

What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

LPA, PSY, TVW, XYU, ?

  1. ((a))

    CBR

  2. ((b))

    BBS

  3. ((c))

    CDS

  4. ((d))

    DCR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CBR

26

Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s).

Statements:

All buildings are chalks.

No chalk is a toffee.

Conclusions:

(I) No building is a toffee.

(II) All chalks are buildings.

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (I) is follows.

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (II) is follows.

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Answer: ((a))

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

27

In a certain code language, 'NAME' is coded as '2473' and 'MEND' is coded as '7642'. What is the code for "D' in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

28

If 4 November 2021 is a Thursday, then what will be the day of the week on 13 May 2023? 

  1. ((a))

    Monday

  2. ((b))

    Sunday

  3. ((c))

    Friday

  4. ((d))

    Saturday

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Monday

29

8 is related to 40 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 3 is related to 15. To which of the following is 52 related to, following the same logic?  

  1. ((a))

    261

  2. ((b))

    262

  3. ((c))

    260

  4. ((d))

    263

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

261

30

In a certain code language, ‘CHORAL' is coded as ‘OHCLAR’ and 'FOREGO' is coded as ‘ROFOGE'. What is the code for 'GALLEY' in the given code language? 

  1. ((a))

    GYALLE

  2. ((b))

    ELLAGY

  3. ((c))

    LAGYEL

  4. ((d))

    YELLAG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GYALLE

31

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

64 61 55 46 34 ?

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    21

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

32

If 'I' stands for '+', 'J' stands for '×', 'K' stands for '÷' and 'L' stands for '-', what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

105 L (72 K 9) I 43 L (9 J 4) = ?

  1. ((a))

    104

  2. ((b))

    114

  3. ((c))

    106

  4. ((d))

    126

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

104

33

E, F, G, H, I and J are sitting around a circular table facing the center. J sits immediate left of I. G sits second to the right of I. E sits second to the right of G. H sits second to the left of F.

Who sits third to the right of E?

  1. ((a))

    F

  2. ((b))

    H

  3. ((c))

    I

  4. ((d))

    J

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

F

34

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

77 754 ? 75224 752224 7522224 75222224

  1. ((a))

    7544

  2. ((b))

    7254

  3. ((c))

    7425

  4. ((d))

    7524

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7544

35

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 cakes are biscuits.

Some biscuits are tarts.

All tarts are puddings.

Conclusion I: Some biscuits are cakes.

Conclusion II: Some puddings are biscuits.

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (I) is follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (II) is follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

36

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

38

What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

UDM, XGP, AJS, DMV, ?

  1. ((a))

    GPY

  2. ((b))

    FPX

  3. ((c))

    EOX

  4. ((d))

    FOY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GPY

39

Identify the figure that completes the pattern (rotation is NOT allowed). 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

TOY, UQB, VSE, WUH, ?

  1. ((a))

    YVJ

  2. ((b))

    ZWI

  3. ((c))

    YUI

  4. ((d))

    XWK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

YVJ

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

The Guide is a 1958 novel written in English by the Indian author _______.

  1. ((a))

    Mulk Raj Anand 

  2. ((b))

    Khushwant Singh 

  3. ((c))

    RK Narayan 

  4. ((d))

    Nirad Chaudhuri 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mulk Raj Anand 

42

The stretch between Mumbai to Goa of western coast of India is known as _______.

  1. ((a))

    Coromandel coast

  2. ((b))

    Konkan coast

  3. ((c))

    Malabar Coast

  4. ((d))

    Kannada Plain

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Coromandel coast

43

Which of the following autobiographies is NOT correctly matched with the concerned cricketer?

  1. ((a))

    Playing it My Way – VVS Laxman

  2. ((b))

    The Test of My Life: From Cricket to Cancer and Back – Yuvraj Singh

  3. ((c))

    Straight from the Heart – Kapil Dev

  4. ((d))

    Cricket Delightful – Mushtaq Ali

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Playing it My Way – VVS Laxman

44

What does El Niño refer to?

  1. ((a))

    Hot water current

  2. ((b))

    Pressure water current

  3. ((c))

    High air pressure

  4. ((d))

    Low air pressure 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hot water current

45

Where was the 13th Hockey India senior women’s national hockey championship held?

  1. ((a))

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    New Delhi 

  3. ((c))

    Punjab

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Andhra Pradesh

46

Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advice the President in the exercise of the President's functions?

  1. ((a))

    Article 77

  2. ((b))

    Article 74

  3. ((c))

    Article 71 

  4. ((d))

    Article 72 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 77

47

Which of the following is a key objective of Micro Finance Institutions in India?

  1. ((a))

    Providing loans exclusively to women entrepreneurs 

  2. ((b))

    Encouraging large-scale industrialisation

  3. ((c))

    Maximising profits for shareholders

  4. ((d))

    Promoting financial inclusion and poverty alleviation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Providing loans exclusively to women entrepreneurs 

48

_______ is one of the most important festivals of Kamakhya temple of Guwahati. It is held every year during the monsoon (mid-June) season, when the temple is closed for three days for tantric rites. 

  1. ((a))

    Ambubachi 

  2. ((b))

    Bihu

  3. ((c))

    Baishagu

  4. ((d))

    Me-Dum-Me-Phi 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ambubachi 

49

In which city is the Kamakhya temple situated?

  1. ((a))

    Dehradun

  2. ((b))

    Bhopal

  3. ((c))

    Guwahati 

  4. ((d))

    Indore

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dehradun

50

Which of the following statements best defines a Micro Finance Institution (MFI)?

  1. ((a))

    MFIs are investment firms that cater exclusively to high-net-worth individuals. 

  2. ((b))

    MFIs are non-profit organisations that provide financial services to low-income individuals and small businesses.

  3. ((c))

    MFIs are banks that provide loans only to large corporations.

  4. ((d))

    MFIs are government agencies that regulate the microfinance sector.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MFIs are investment firms that cater exclusively to high-net-worth individuals. 

51

Mumbai Indians defeated which team to win the Women’s Premier League in March 2023?

  1. ((a))

    UP Warriors

  2. ((b))

    Royal Challengers

  3. ((c))

    Delhi Capitals

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat Giants

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UP Warriors

52

The Songi Mukhawate dance of ___________ celebrates the victory of truth over falsehood. The name of the dance is derived from the two lion masks worn by two dancers who represent Narasimha, an aspect of Lord Vishnu.

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Jharkhand

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh

53

Who among the following is best known for creating a fusion style of dance by adapting European theatrical techniques to Indian classical dance? 

  1. ((a))

    Yamini Krishnamurthy 

  2. ((b))

    Uday Shankar 

  3. ((c))

    Gopi Krishna  

  4. ((d))

    Sonal Mansingh  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Yamini Krishnamurthy 

54

Where was the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association founded in 1928?

  1. ((a))

    Kanpur

  2. ((b))

    Amritsar

  3. ((c))

    Lucknow

  4. ((d))

    Delhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kanpur

55

Which process is sometimes called "reduction division" because it reduces the number of chromosomes to half the normal number to form sperm and eggs? 

  1. ((a))

    Amitosis

  2. ((b))

    Meiosis

  3. ((c))

    Cytokinesis

  4. ((d))

    Karyokinesis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Amitosis

56

Which chemical element with atomic number 35 has a dark reddish-brown liquid with a burning pungent odour?

  1. ((a))

    Tennessine 

  2. ((b))

    Chlorine

  3. ((c))

    Astatine

  4. ((d))

    Bromine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tennessine 

57

In which year did Pakistan win the Kabaddi (Circle style) World Cup?

  1. ((a))

    2016

  2. ((b))

    2014

  3. ((c))

    2020

  4. ((d))

    2013

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2016

58

The North–South corridor, which is a part of the Golden Quadrilateral super highways, links which two cities of India from the following? 

  1. ((a))

    Delhi and Chennai

  2. ((b))

    Leh and Chennai

  3. ((c))

    Jammu and Kanyakumari

  4. ((d))

    Srinagar and Kanyakumari

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Delhi and Chennai

59

For which community was a journal Rast Goftar started for the purpose of social-religious reforms?

  1. ((a))

    Sikhs

  2. ((b))

    Muslim

  3. ((c))

    Parsis

  4. ((d))

    Hindu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sikhs

60

26 January was selected as the date of the inauguration of the Constitution because on the same date in 1930, the Indian National Congress had revealed _______.

  1. ((a))

    Quit India Movement

  2. ((b))

    Purna Swaraj Movement

  3. ((c))

    Namak Satyagraha 

  4. ((d))

    Khilafat Movement 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Quit India Movement

61

What is the name of the scheme launched by Uttar Pradesh government to boost milk production?

  1. ((a))

    Nand Baba Milk Mission

  2. ((b))

    Gokul Milk Mission

  3. ((c))

    Krishna Balram Milk Mission

  4. ((d))

    Gua Ras Mission

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nand Baba Milk Mission

62

What is the source of Directive Principles of State Policy?

  1. ((a))

    The instrument of instructions from GOI Act 1919

  2. ((b))

    The instrument of instructions from GOI Act 1935

  3. ((c))

    The instrument of instructions from GOI Act 1909

  4. ((d))

    The instrument of instructions from GOI Act 1947

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The instrument of instructions from GOI Act 1919

63

How many classical dance forms does the Sangeet Natak Akademi in India officially recognise, as of August 2021?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

64

According to the Human Development Report 2021-22, what is the rank of India among 191 countries?

  1. ((a))

    117

  2. ((b))

    180

  3. ((c))

    148

  4. ((d))

    132

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

117

65

Which Indian musical legend is credited with composing Talas such as Trimukhi, Panchamukhi, Saptamukhi and Navamulkhi? 

  1. ((a))

    M Balamuralikrishna 

  2. ((b))

    Bade Ghulam Ali Khan  

  3. ((c))

    KJ Yesudas 

  4. ((d))

    Pandit Jasraj  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M Balamuralikrishna 

66

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

The Indian team had its back against the wall, but managed to fight back.

  1. ((a))

    In extreme joy or exhilaration

  2. ((b))

    Stuck in a difficult circumstance with no escape

  3. ((c))

    Forced to indulge in propaganda

  4. ((d))

    Throwing the opposition off guard

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

In extreme joy or exhilaration

67

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

This is the first time / I ate such / a tasty cake.

  1. ((a))

    I ate such

  2. ((b))

    This is the first time

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    a tasty cake 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I ate such

68

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

A lover of books

  1. ((a))

    Philosopher

  2. ((b))

    Librarian

  3. ((c))

    Teacher

  4. ((d))

    Bibliophile

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Philosopher

69

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Tom waited until __________ to start working on his term paper but managed to finish it just in time.

  1. ((a))

    the twelfth hour

  2. ((b))

    the thirteenth hour

  3. ((c))

    the tenth hour 

  4. ((d))

    the eleventh hour

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the twelfth hour

70

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Cordial

  1. ((a))

    Unfriendly

  2. ((b))

    Friendly 

  3. ((c))

    Brave

  4. ((d))

    Aromatic

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Unfriendly

71

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bigger fish to fry

  1. ((a))

    To barely get something done

  2. ((b))

    Having something more important to take care of

  3. ((c))

    Having work more than one’s capacity

  4. ((d))

    To be similar to one’s parents in some way

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Answer: ((a))

To barely get something done

72

There is a spelling error in the given sentence. Select the option that contains the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

The hungery goblin scratched the grammar book with a feather.

  1. ((a))

    hungery

  2. ((b))

    scratched

  3. ((c))

    feather

  4. ((d))

    grammar

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Answer: ((a))

hungery

73

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The rusty door made a ________ screeching noise.

  1. ((a))

    low

  2. ((b))

    soft

  3. ((c))

    harsh

  4. ((d))

    smooth

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Answer: ((a))

low

74

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The tone of his voice seemed to ______ that he knew more than he was letting on.

  1. ((a))

    incise

  2. ((b))

    intent

  3. ((c))

    inculcate

  4. ((d))

    imply

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Answer: ((a))

incise

75

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Enormous

  1. ((a))

    Tiny

  2. ((b))

    Inapposite

  3. ((c))

    Irrelevant

  4. ((d))

    Gigantic

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Answer: ((a))

Tiny

76

There is a spelling error in the given sentence. Select the option that contains the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

The questionnaire appeared to be misrably designed.

  1. ((a))

    designed

  2. ((b))

    questionnaire

  3. ((c))

    misrably

  4. ((d))

    appeared

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Answer: ((a))

designed

77

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

COVID-19 _________ structural weaknesses in health systems worldwide and negatively impacted individuals, societies, and economies.

  1. ((a))

    concealed

  2. ((b))

    laid

  3. ((c))

    hit

  4. ((d))

    revealed

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Answer: ((a))

concealed

78

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

She will handling the baby as tenderly as possible.

  1. ((a))

    wills handle

  2. ((b))

    shall handles

  3. ((c))

    will handle

  4. ((d))

    will handled

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Answer: ((a))

wills handle

79

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

A old woman suddenly laughed, sounding just like an amused hen.

  1. ((a))

    like an amused hen

  2. ((b))

    sounding just

  3. ((c))

    A old woman

  4. ((d))

    suddenly laughed

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Answer: ((a))

like an amused hen

80

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Annoy

  1. ((a))

    Gratify

  2. ((b))

    Vex

  3. ((c))

    Irritate

  4. ((d))

    Thrill

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Answer: ((a))

Gratify

81

Four words of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains a spelling error.

All life depends on a healthy planet, but the interwoven systems of atmosphere, oceans, watercourses, land, ice cover and biosphere, which form the natural environment, are threatned by human activities.

  1. ((a))

    interwoven

  2. ((b))

    threatned

  3. ((c))

    biosphere

  4. ((d))

    watercourses

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Answer: ((a))

interwoven

82

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A storm in a teacup

  1. ((a))

    Much excitement over something trivial 

  2. ((b))

    A signal for upcoming storm 

  3. ((c))

    Easy money

  4. ((d))

    Suffering in silence

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Answer: ((a))

Much excitement over something trivial 

83

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Varun has to ______ his studies for the sake of his ill father.

  1. ((a))

    sacrifice

  2. ((b))

    imitate

  3. ((c))

    reverse

  4. ((d))

    applaud

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Answer: ((a))

sacrifice

84

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

Vikram is very stronger than I am.

  1. ((a))

    very stronger

  2. ((b))

    I am

  3. ((c))

    Vikram is

  4. ((d))

    than

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Answer: ((a))

very stronger

85

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

You are always try with jump over the wall.

  1. ((a))

    trying in jumping

  2. ((b))

    try to jump

  3. ((c))

    trying to jump

  4. ((d))

    tried with jump

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Answer: ((a))

trying in jumping

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

Kasturi went to the garden looking for her mother. Her dog Rex was waiting (1)____ her. Kasturi picked up a stick and threw it. Rex (2)______ the stick and brought it back. Kasturi ran (3)___ the house. Rex chased her. Kasturi ran through the garden and Rex (4)____ her. Mother yelled at both of them. She told them to stay (5)______ of the garden and play somewhere else. Kasturi apologised to her mother. She went for a bike ride while Rex ran next to the bike.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    with

  2. ((b))

    by

  3. ((c))

    to

  4. ((d))

    for

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Answer: ((a))

with

87

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

  1. ((a))

    chases 

  2. ((b))

    throws

  3. ((c))

    threw

  4. ((d))

    chased

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Answer: ((a))

chases 

88

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

  1. ((a))

    in

  2. ((b))

    around

  3. ((c))

    round

  4. ((d))

    about

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Answer: ((a))

in

89

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

  1. ((a))

    obey

  2. ((b))

    listen

  3. ((c))

    followed

  4. ((d))

    came

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Answer: ((a))

obey

90

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

  1. ((a))

    of

  2. ((b))

    in

  3. ((c))

    from

  4. ((d))

    out

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Answer: ((a))

of

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