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SSC MTS 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 08 Sept, 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

90 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

There are 48 students in a class. Their average weight is 48 kg. When one student leaves the class, the average weight reduces by 200 grams. What is the weight of the student who left the class?

  1. ((a))

    57.4 kg

  2. ((b))

    54.7 kg

  3. ((c))

    45.7 kg

  4. ((d))

    47.5 kg

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Answer: ((a))

57.4 kg

2

Following marks are obtained by a student in five subjects.

SubjectsMarks (out of 50)
CS49
History41
English49
Science44
Social Science47
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What is the percentage of marks scored by the student?

  1. ((a))

    92.5%

  2. ((b))

    45%

  3. ((c))

    93%

  4. ((d))

    92%

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Answer: ((a))

92.5%

3

Simplify:

327+3211×317÷4133 \frac{2}{7}+3 \frac{2}{11} \times 3 \frac{1}{7} \div 4 \frac{1}{3}

  1. ((a))

    754917 \frac{54}{91}

  2. ((b))

    954919 \frac{54}{91}

  3. ((c))

    554915 \frac{54}{91}

  4. ((d))

    354913 \frac{54}{91}

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Answer: ((a))

754917 \frac{54}{91}

4

A deposited Rs. 62,500 at the rate of 8% per annum compounded half yearly, then what is the compound interest at the end of two years?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 18,161.12

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 12,171.72

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 10,821.18

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 10,616.16

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 18,161.12

5

A man and woman working on alternate days can finish a work in 15 days if the man works on the first day. The same work is finished in 14.5 days if they work on alternate days and if the woman starts on the first day. The work will be finished by a man alone in __________ days.

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    22

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Answer: ((a))

25

6

If the cost price of 12 mangoes is equal to the selling price of 16 mangoes, then the loss percentage is:

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    4%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    33%

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Answer: ((a))

25%

7

A boat covers a distance of 65 km downstream in 5 hours while it takes 13 hours to cover the same distance upstream. What is the speed of the boat in still water?

  1. ((a))

    8 km/h

  2. ((b))

    11 km/h

  3. ((c))

    6 km/h

  4. ((d))

    9 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

8 km/h

8

There are two varieties of rice. Variety 1 costs Rs. 100 per kg and variety 2 costs Rs. 120 per kg. The vendor mixed both the varieties and sold for 121 per kg and gained 10%. Find the ratio of variety 1 to variety 2 rice in the mixture.

  1. ((a))

    1 ∶ 1

  2. ((b))

    3 ∶ 1

  3. ((c))

    2 ∶ 1

  4. ((d))

    1 ∶ 3  

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Answer: ((a))

1 ∶ 1

9

The average weight of A, B and C is 43 kg. If the average weight of A and B is 40 kg and that of B and C is 41 kg, then the weight (in kg) of B is?

  1. ((a))

    41

  2. ((b))

    43

  3. ((c))

    33

  4. ((d))

    37

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Answer: ((a))

41

10

Vinita obtained an amount of Rs. 23,340 as simple interest on a certain amount at 15% per annum after 8 years. What was the amount invested by Vinita?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 20,450

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 18,650

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 17,490

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 19,450

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 20,450

11

The largest three-digit number which gives the same remainder 2 when divided by 3, 5 and 9 is ____________.

  1. ((a))

    980

  2. ((b))

    992

  3. ((c))

    995

  4. ((d))

    990

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Answer: ((a))

980

12

Consider the sales of a company in the year 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 given in the pie chart.

The difference in angles at the centre by sales in 2022 and 2019 is _________ degrees.

  1. ((a))

    50

  2. ((b))

    80

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    70

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Answer: ((a))

50

13

A can complete a piece of work in 20 days. B can complete the same work in 36 days. If A and B work together, then the number of days required to complete the work is:

  1. ((a))

    1067 10 \frac{6}{7}

  2. ((b))

    126712 \frac{6}{7}

  3. ((c))

    121712 \frac{1}{7}

  4. ((d))

    101710 \frac{1}{7}

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Answer: ((a))

1067 10 \frac{6}{7}

14

What is the fourth proportional to 816, 226, 408?

  1. ((a))

    108

  2. ((b))

    103

  3. ((c))

    113

  4. ((d))

    117

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Answer: ((a))

108

15

If the price of a product is decreased by 50%, then increased by 50% and then again increased by 50%, what is the net increase percentage in the price?

  1. ((a))

    13.5%

  2. ((b))

    11.5%

  3. ((c))

    12.5%

  4. ((d))

    9.5%

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Answer: ((a))

13.5%

16

The marks scored by a student are directly proportional to the time invested in studies. If the student gets 60 marks when he studies 4 hours a day, then how many hours he should use in his studies daily to get 75 marks?

  1. ((a))

    4.5

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    5.5

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.5

17

The distance covered (in km) by a bus in 55 minutes at a speed of 69 km/h is:

  1. ((a))

    67.75

  2. ((b))

    63.25

  3. ((c))

    65.25

  4. ((d))

    60.75

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Answer: ((a))

67.75

18

The cost price of an item is Rs. 4,850. What is the profit percentage (rounded off to 1 decimal place) if it is sold at Rs. 6,680?

  1. ((a))

    44.6%

  2. ((b))

    37.7%

  3. ((c))

    39.5%

  4. ((d))

    35.5%

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Answer: ((a))

44.6%

19

The radius of a cone is 10.5 cm and the area of the curved surface is 396 cm2. Find it's slant height.

Тakе π = 227\frac{22}{7}

  1. ((a))

    9 cm

  2. ((b))

    11.5 cm

  3. ((c))

    12 cm

  4. ((d))

    8.5 cm

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Answer: ((a))

9 cm

20

Find the volume of a cuboid whose dimensions are 12.2 cm, 16 cm and 8.5 cm.

  1. ((a))

    3072 cm3

  2. ((b))

    1659.2 cm3

  3. ((c))

    832 cm3

  4. ((d))

    1664 cm3

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Answer: ((a))

3072 cm3

21

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

ICU, FAT, CYS, ZWR, ?

  1. ((a))

    VTR

  2. ((b))

    VST

  3. ((c))

    WVS

  4. ((d))

    WUQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VTR

22

In a certain code language, 'YOU' is coded as '20' and 'LIP' is coded as '44'. What is the code for 'ROB' in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    44

  2. ((b))

    46

  3. ((c))

    41

  4. ((d))

    42

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

44

23

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)

7, 13

18, 35

  1. ((a))

    77, 98

  2. ((b))

    22, 43

  3. ((c))

    32, 64

  4. ((d))

    44, 76

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Answer: ((a))

77, 98

24

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

25

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

TEO, RCM, PAK, NYI, ?

  1. ((a))

    KVH

  2. ((b))

    KUH

  3. ((c))

    LVG

  4. ((d))

    LWG

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Answer: ((a))

KVH

26

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))

27

If G means '-' C means '×' D means '÷' B means '+', then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

13 C 8 G 45 B 22 D 2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    78

  2. ((b))

    62

  3. ((c))

    70

  4. ((d))

    55

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

78

28

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))

29

Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.

(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Cricket : Pitch

  1. ((a))

    Wrestling : Track

  2. ((b))

    Ship : Dock

  3. ((c))

    Boxing : Ring

  4. ((d))

    Boat : Harbour

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Answer: ((a))

Wrestling : Track

30

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

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Five

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    One

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Answer: ((a))

Two

31

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

73 75 77 79 81 ?

  1. ((a))

    82

  2. ((b))

    83

  3. ((c))

    85

  4. ((d))

    84

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

82

32

Seven people, U, M, K, G, B, R and D are sitting in a straight line, facing south. Only two people sit to the left of B. M sits third to the right of G. U is the immediate neighbour of M and B. D sits to the immediate left of K.

Total how many people sit between D and G?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Four

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Answer: ((a))

Two

33

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

GUN, DWM, AYL, XAK, ?

  1. ((a))

    VCI

  2. ((b))

    VBH

  3. ((c))

    UCJ

  4. ((d))

    UBI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VCI

34

In a certain code language, 'ATOM' is coded as '9613' and 'BOAT' is coded as '1938'. What is the code for 'B' in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

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 people are tall. Some tall are buildings. No buildings are clocks.

Conclusion I: Some people are buildings.

Conclusion II: No clocks are buildings.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (II) is follow.

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) is follow.

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (II) is follow.

36

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?

119 I (7 J 3) L (50 K 5) L 45 = ?

  1. ((a))

    85

  2. ((b))

    80

  3. ((c))

    75

  4. ((d))

    70

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

85

37

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.

53, 90

79, 116

(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)

  1. ((a))

    47, 84

  2. ((b))

    31, 94

  3. ((c))

    59, 98

  4. ((d))

    42, 59

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

47, 84

38

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

11 32 74 158 326 ?

  1. ((a))

    662

  2. ((b))

    674

  3. ((c))

    625

  4. ((d))

    648

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

662

39

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 combs are wood. Some wood are tables. Some tables are plastic.

Conclusion I: Some wood are combs.

Conclusion II: All plastic are tables.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (II) is follow.

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (I) is follow.

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (II) is follow.

40

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

23 28 38 53 73 ?

  1. ((a))

    95

  2. ((b))

    91

  3. ((c))

    101

  4. ((d))

    98

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

95

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

Which Indian Mass Movement began with the famous ‘Dandi March’ of Mahatma Gandhi?

  1. ((a))

    Civil Disobedience Movement

  2. ((b))

    Non-Cooperation Movement

  3. ((c))

    Quit India Movement

  4. ((d))

    Kheda Movement

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Civil Disobedience Movement

42

Whose autobiography is titled 'An Unsuitable Boy'? 

  1. ((a))

    Karan Johar 

  2. ((b))

    Aditya Chopra

  3. ((c))

    Hansal Mehta

  4. ((d))

    Sanjay Kapoor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Karan Johar 

43

The length of the men's kabaddi court is _____ metres.

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

44

Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Zoya factor'?

  1. ((a))

    Kiran Desai

  2. ((b))

    Sudha Murty

  3. ((c))

    Anuja Chauhan

  4. ((d))

    Nandini Bajpai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kiran Desai

45

Who among the following has NOT received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award-2021 (given in February 2023) for his/her contribution in dance ?

  1. ((a))

    Neena Prasad

  2. ((b))

    Sumitra Guha

  3. ((c))

    Jayalakshmi Eshwar

  4. ((d))

    Thokchom Ibemubi Devi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neena Prasad

46

Which of the following is NOT a Directive Principle based on the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi?

  1. ((a))

    To promote industrialisation in urban areas

  2. ((b))

    To organise village Panchayats

  3. ((c))

    To prohibit intoxicating drinks and drugs that are injurious to health

  4. ((d))

    To promote cottage industries in rural areas

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To promote industrialisation in urban areas

47

Which of the following methods is used to calculate national income by summing up the total incomes earned by individuals and businesses in an economy?

  1. ((a))

    Value-added method

  2. ((b))

    Output method

  3. ((c))

    Income method

  4. ((d))

    Expenditure method

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Value-added method

48

What is personal income?

  1. ((a))

    The income earned by individuals and households after taxes and other deductions

  2. ((b))

    The total income earned by businesses and corporations in an economy

  3. ((c))

    The income earned by individuals through their own business or self-employment

  4. ((d))

    The total income earned by individuals and households before taxes and other deductions

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Answer: ((a))

The income earned by individuals and households after taxes and other deductions

49

Who founded the Hindu reform organisation Brahmo Samaj?

  1. ((a))

    Ramkrishna Paramhans

  2. ((b))

    Rabindranath Tagore

  3. ((c))

    Atmaram Pandurang

  4. ((d))

    Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ramkrishna Paramhans

50

Whom among the following Indian singers is known as ‘Gazal King’?

  1. ((a))

    Manna Dey

  2. ((b))

    Mukesh

  3. ((c))

    Shailendra

  4. ((d))

    Jagjit Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manna Dey

51

Dree Utsav is celebrated in the state of ____________.

  1. ((a))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Assam

  4. ((d))

    Andhra Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arunachal Pradesh

52

___________ word of Indian dance is derived from a Sanskrit word and literally means ‘taking towards’.

  1. ((a))

    Nritta

  2. ((b))

    Laasya

  3. ((c))

    Taandava

  4. ((d))

    Abhinaya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nritta

53

Which of the following is an example of the Western Coast Port?

  1. ((a))

    Tuticorin Port

  2. ((b))

    Paradip Port

  3. ((c))

    Mumbai Port

  4. ((d))

    Vishakhapatnam Port

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tuticorin Port

54

What are the three tiers of the Government in India?

  1. ((a))

    Union government, Judiciary government and Federal government

  2. ((b))

    Union government, State Government and Federal Government

  3. ((c))

    Union government, State government and Judiciary government

  4. ((d))

    Union Government, State Government and Local Government

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Answer: ((a))

Union government, Judiciary government and Federal government

55

The foundation of Sanchi Stupa was laid by which of the following Kings?

  1. ((a))

    Samudragupta

  2. ((b))

    Bimbisara

  3. ((c))

    Ashoka

  4. ((d))

    Chandragupta Maurya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Samudragupta

56

During which months do retreating monsoons occur in India?

  1. ((a))

    January and February

  2. ((b))

    May and June

  3. ((c))

    October and November

  4. ((d))

    March and April

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

January and February

57

Which is the primary structural component responsible for most of the mechanical strength of the cell wall?

  1. ((a))

    Heparin

  2. ((b))

    Glycogen

  3. ((c))

    Chitin

  4. ((d))

    Cellulose

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Heparin

58

Ball and spring model of chemical bonds obey:

  1. ((a))

    Hooke's law

  2. ((b))

    Charles' law

  3. ((c))

    gravitational law

  4. ((d))

    Newton's law

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hooke's law

59

Pandit Janki Prasad was associated with which of the following Gharanas of Kathak?

  1. ((a))

    Banaras

  2. ((b))

    Raigarh

  3. ((c))

    Jaipur

  4. ((d))

    Lucknow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Banaras

60

In 2023, Ajay Singh, the chief of SpiceJet was appointed as president of which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    FICCI

  2. ((b))

    ASSOCHAM

  3. ((c))

    CII

  4. ((d))

    NASSCOM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FICCI

61

Rohit Sharma became the first ever Indian to play how many T20 cricket matches in October 2022?

  1. ((a))

    300

  2. ((b))

    100

  3. ((c))

    200

  4. ((d))

    400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

300

62

Which form of Indian dance is said to be ‘soft and suitable for female presentation’?

  1. ((a))

    Nritta

  2. ((b))

    Taandava

  3. ((c))

    Laasya

  4. ((d))

    Nritya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nritta

63

Which of the following oceans is located to the east of North America and South America?

  1. ((a))

    Pacific Ocean

  2. ((b))

    Atlantic Ocean

  3. ((c))

    Indian Ocean

  4. ((d))

    Arctic Ocean

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pacific Ocean

64

The famous ‘Pashupatinath Temple’ is located in which country from the following?

  1. ((a))

    Nepal

  2. ((b))

    Bhutan

  3. ((c))

    Maldives

  4. ((d))

    Sri Lanka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nepal

65

In which of the following years was the first Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav held?

  1. ((a))

    2023

  2. ((b))

    2021

  3. ((c))

    2020

  4. ((d))

    2022

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2023

66

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

One who does not believe in the existence of God

  1. ((a))

    Atheist

  2. ((b))

    Priest

  3. ((c))

    Monk

  4. ((d))

    Believer

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Answer: ((a))

Atheist

67

Select the most appropriate option that can rectify the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to rectify it, select ‘no rectification needed’.

You are the beautiful woman I have ever seen.

  1. ((a))

    no rectification needed

  2. ((b))

    more beautiful

  3. ((c))

    beauty

  4. ((d))

    most beautiful

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Answer: ((a))

no rectification needed

68

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom.

By fair means or foul

  1. ((a))

    To work without planning

  2. ((b))

    To find difficulty in completing some work

  3. ((c))

    To get one’s way with honesty or dishonesty

  4. ((d))

    To provoke someone into quarrelling

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To work without planning

69

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

My younger daughter, / Kanu prefer / dark chocolate / to yoghurt.

  1. ((a))

    dark chocolate

  2. ((b))

    My younger daughter

  3. ((c))

    Kanu prefer

  4. ((d))

    to yoghurt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

dark chocolate

70

Choose the sentence that contains an error.

  1. ((a))

    I saw a movie that was directed by Steven Spielberg.

  2. ((b))

    She is the only person who can solve this difficult math problem.

  3. ((c))

    He is an lawyer who works for a prestigious law firm.

  4. ((d))

    The Great Wall of China is a popular tourist attraction.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I saw a movie that was directed by Steven Spielberg.

71

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

Ishita will playing Tennis for her favourite team.

  1. ((a))

    will playing

  2. ((b))

    Tennis for

  3. ((c))

    her favourite team

  4. ((d))

    Ishita

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

will playing

72

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

He apologised in her silently before he pushed deeper into her thoughts.

  1. ((a))

    apologise in her

  2. ((b))

    apologised with her

  3. ((c))

    apologised of her

  4. ((d))

    apologised to her

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Answer: ((a))

apologise in her

73

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Bihavior

  2. ((b))

    Behavier

  3. ((c))

    Behaviour

  4. ((d))

    Behaveor

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Answer: ((a))

Bihavior

74

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Obvious

  1. ((a))

    Clear

  2. ((b))

    Murky

  3. ((c))

    Ambiguous

  4. ((d))

    Opaque

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Answer: ((a))

Clear

75

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

As phony as a three-dollar bill

  1. ((a))

    Something that is attractive

  2. ((b))

    Something that is genuine

  3. ((c))

    Something that is disgusting

  4. ((d))

    Something that is fake

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Answer: ((a))

Something that is attractive

76

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

They are going to give me a lovely present, but I cannot _______ what it will be.

  1. ((a))

    give

  2. ((b))

    gist

  3. ((c))

    guess

  4. ((d))

    guest

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Answer: ((a))

give

77

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Important

  2. ((b))

    Maintanance

  3. ((c))

    Friend

  4. ((d))

    Rhythm

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Answer: ((a))

Important

78

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Determined

  1. ((a))

    Flexible

  2. ((b))

    Famous

  3. ((c))

    Decisive

  4. ((d))

    Elevated

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Answer: ((a))

Flexible

79

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

Ray was cynical about love.

  1. ((a))

    prolific

  2. ((b))

    obese

  3. ((c))

    trusting

  4. ((d))

    pessimistic

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Answer: ((a))

prolific

80

Select the option that rectifies the spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The company sent out a questionaire to its employees to gather feedback on their work environment.

  1. ((a))

    questioneire

  2. ((b))

    questionnaire

  3. ((c))

    questionnire

  4. ((d))

    questionaiare

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Answer: ((a))

questioneire

81

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

A person who feeds on human flesh

  1. ((a))

    Cannibal

  2. ((b))

    Carnivore

  3. ((c))

    Nudge

  4. ((d))

    Omnivore

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Answer: ((a))

Cannibal

82

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

Larger emissions of greenhouse gases lead to higher concentrations in the atmosphere.

  1. ((a))

    leaded to higher concentrations

  2. ((b))

    have lead to higher concentrations

  3. ((c))

    is lead to higher concentrations

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required

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Answer: ((a))

leaded to higher concentrations

83

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

Ramesh always blows his own trumpet.

  1. ((a))

    praises himself

  2. ((b))

    criticises himself

  3. ((c))

    does his own work

  4. ((d))

    depends on others

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Answer: ((a))

praises himself

84

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

He was on cloud nine when he got admission in Cambridge University.

  1. ((a))

    involved in useless journey

  2. ((b))

    very happy

  3. ((c))

    unsettled

  4. ((d))

    available to be called to go to work

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Answer: ((a))

involved in useless journey

85

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

An examination of a body after death

  1. ((a))

    Post room

  2. ((b))

    Post death

  3. ((c))

    Post partum

  4. ((d))

    Post mortem

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Answer: ((a))

Post room

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.

One of the (1)______ tragedies is seeing someone with incredible talent get (2)_______ because he or she lacks some basic skills. This book (3)_______ the number one reason executives derail, and it provides extremely helpful tools to operate in a fast-paced, result oriented environment. I am impressed by how insightful, (4)_____, well organised and focused it is. It will surely help one (5)____ several difficult situations.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    more great

  2. ((b))

    great

  3. ((c))

    greater

  4. ((d))

    greatest

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Answer: ((a))

more great

87

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

  1. ((a))

    uplifted

  2. ((b))

    damaged

  3. ((c))

    derailed

  4. ((d))

    channelised

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Answer: ((a))

uplifted

88

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

  1. ((a))

    demeans

  2. ((b))

    devours

  3. ((c))

    addresses

  4. ((d))

    neglects

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Answer: ((a))

demeans

89

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

  1. ((a))

    sophisticated

  2. ((b))

    pessimistic

  3. ((c))

    cumbersome

  4. ((d))

    readable

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Answer: ((a))

sophisticated

90

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

  1. ((a))

    condemn

  2. ((b))

    salvage

  3. ((c))

    reject

  4. ((d))

    discourage

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Answer: ((a))

condemn

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