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SSC MTS 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 12 Sept, 2023 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

90 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

The following bar graph shows the sales (in lakh numbers of packs) of five cosmetic products by a company between 2004 and 2009. Study the bar graph and answer the question based on it.

Reference: Sales (in lakh number of packs) of following five different products of Cosmetic company during 2004 and 2009, Sales (in lakh number of packs) , Cosmetic products, Lipstics, Nail Art, Hair color, Eyeliners, Mascara

<br>

What is the percentage increase (rounded off to the nearest integer) in the average sales of all cosmetic products together in 2009 as compared to 2004?

  1. ((a))

    36%

  2. ((b))

    30%

  3. ((c))

    28%

  4. ((d))

    33%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36%

2

What is the value of [15÷15×15]×15[19+19×19]×110+(1−625)=?\frac{\left[\frac{1}{5}\div \frac{1}{5}\times \frac{1}{5}\right]\times \frac{1}{5}}{\left[\frac{1}{9}+\frac{1}{9}\times \frac{1}{9}\right]\times \frac{1}{10}}+\left(1-\frac{6}{25}\right)=?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

3

The average score of 22 players in an IPL match is 72. Out of these 22 players, the average score of 10 players is 80. the next 5 players got an average score of 75 and the rest 5 players got an average of 55. Then the average score of the remaining two players is: 

  1. ((a))

    65

  2. ((b))

    67

  3. ((c))

    72

  4. ((d))

    80

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65

4

The product of two numbers is 4107. If the HCF of these numbers is 37, then the greater number is:  

  1. ((a))

    111

  2. ((b))

    74

  3. ((c))

    185

  4. ((d))

    37

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

111

5

If the diameter of a solid sphere is 42 cm, then the surface area of the sphere is: (use π = 227\frac{22}{7})

  1. ((a))

    5854 cm2

  2. ((b))

    3256 cm2

  3. ((c))

    5544 cm2

  4. ((d))

    6897 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5854 cm2

6

A and B can do a piece of work in 18 and 36 days. respectively. They start working together but A leaves after 3 days. How much time will B tale to complete the remaining work? 

  1. ((a))

    22 days

  2. ((b))

    24 days

  3. ((c))

    30 days

  4. ((d))

    27 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22 days

7

When x = 1 and y = 8, y is directly proportional to x + 3. When z = 6 and x = 2, x is inversely proportional to z. Find the relation between y and z.

  1. ((a))

    (y - 6)/z = 24

  2. ((b))

    (y - 6)/z = 12

  3. ((c))

    z(y - 6) = 12

  4. ((d))

    z(y - 6) = 24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(y - 6)/z = 24

8

Sandeep drives a distance of 500 metres to a store in 175 seconds. Then he drives 400 metres to another store in 125 seconds. What is his average speed (in m/s)?  

  1. ((a))

    3.5

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    2.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3.5

9

A taxi goes from city P to city Q at an average speed of 60 km/h. On the return journey, due to traffic, the average speed of the taxi falls by 20 km/h. Find the average speed of a taxi (in km/h) for the entire journey. 

  1. ((a))

    46

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    42

  4. ((d))

    48

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

46

10

Two places A and B are 60 km apart from each other on a highway. A car starts from A and another car from B at the same time. If they move in the same direction, they meet each other in 6 hours, If they move in the opposite direction towards each other, they meet in 1 hour 30 minutes. Find the speeds of the cars (in km/h).  

  1. ((a))

    15, 18

  2. ((b))

    15, 20

  3. ((c))

    25, 15

  4. ((d))

    25, 20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15, 18

11

A conical tent is set to accommodate 15 persons. Each person must have 5 square metres of space on the ground and 30 cubic metres of air to breathe. What is the height of the cone? 

  1. ((a))

    15 m

  2. ((b))

    22 m

  3. ((c))

    13 m

  4. ((d))

    18 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 m

12

A thief is spotted by a policeman from a distance of 249 m. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. Assuming the speed of the thief is 4 m/s and that of the policeman is 7 m/s, how far the thief would have run before he is overtaken by the policeman? 

  1. ((a))

    521 m

  2. ((b))

    332 m

  3. ((c))

    747 m

  4. ((d))

    249 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

521 m

13

Find the simple interest on Rs. 8,000 at the rate of 10% per annum in 6 years. 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 4,200

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 4,400

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 4,800

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 4,600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 4,200

14

By selling at a loss of 12% instead of a loss of 18% an article sells for Rs. 120 more. Find its CP. 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2,100

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2,100

15

If due to a 12% decrease in the price of sugar, Akshar can buy 7 kg more sugar for Rs. 1,200, then find the actual price (in Rs.) of sugar. (Rounded off to 2 decimal places) 

  1. ((a))

    23.38

  2. ((b))

    28.25

  3. ((c))

    25.79

  4. ((d))

    26.35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23.38

16

The ratio of number of students in schools A and B is 5 ∶ 8. If the number of students in schools A and B is increased by 20% and 15%, respectively, find the new ratio of students in schools A and B. respectively. 

  1. ((a))

    15 ∶ 23

  2. ((b))

    15 ∶ 13

  3. ((c))

    13 ∶ 15

  4. ((d))

    12 ∶ 13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 ∶ 23

17

Study the following table carefully and answer the question that follows.

The table shows the total production (in thousands) of Company 1, Company 2, Company 3 and Company 4 in four different years.

YearTotal Production company 1Total Production Company 2Total Production Company 3Total Production Company 4
201965766476
202088857268
202184756896
202271847672
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Which company has the maximum average of production from the year 2019 to 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Company 2

  2. ((b))

    Company 4

  3. ((c))

    Company 1

  4. ((d))

    Company 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Company 2

18

Working 6 hours a day, 15 persons can complete a certain work in 26 days. In how many days would 13 persons complete the same work, working 10 hours a day?  

  1. ((a))

    17

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17

19

Raman buys an article for Rs. 1,00,000 and sells it to Mohit for Rs. 1,20,000. Mohit again sells the same article to Rashmi for Rs. 1,00,000. What is the percentage loss faced by Mohit? 

  1. ((a))

    162316\frac{2}{3}%

  2. ((b))

    181318\frac{1}{3}%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    15%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

162316\frac{2}{3}%

20

A bank offers compound interest at the rate 5% per annum calculated half yearly on its deposits. A customer deposits Rs. 2,400 each on 1st January and 1st July of a year. Find the amount be received at the end of the year. 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 180.50

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 4,981.50

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 181.50

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 4,081.50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 180.50

21

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))

22

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23

In a certain code language, 'DROP' is coded as '9375' and 'POND' is coded as '7839'. What is the code for 'N' in the given code language? 

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

24

2 is related to 5 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 6 is related to 37. To which of the following is 9 related to, following the same logic? 

  1. ((a))

    81

  2. ((b))

    83

  3. ((c))

    82

  4. ((d))

    84

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

81

25

If 4 December 1987 is a Friday, then what will be the day of the week on 12 December 2009? 

  1. ((a))

    Sunday 

  2. ((b))

    Friday 

  3. ((c))

    Wednesday 

  4. ((d))

    Saturday 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sunday 

26

Ranjan, Pari, Yash, Charu, Reetu and Gunjan are sitting around a circular table facing the centre.

Ranjan sits 3rd to the left of Pari. Yash sits 2nd to the left of Ranjan. Charu sits 2nd to the right of Ranjan. Reetu is an immediate neighbour of Charu.

Who sits 2nd to the right of Pari?

  1. ((a))

    Yash

  2. ((b))

    Reetu

  3. ((c))

    Gunjan

  4. ((d))

    Charu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Yash

27

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))

28

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

8 27 84 255 768 ?

  1. ((a))

    2235

  2. ((b))

    2297

  3. ((c))

    2307

  4. ((d))

    2271

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2235

29

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:

Some cows are crows.

Some crows are elephants.

Conclusions:

(I) Some cows are elephants.

(II) All crows are elephants.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (I) is follows. 

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (II) is follows. 

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (I) is follows. 

30

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

108 103 98 93 88 ?

  1. ((a))

    82

  2. ((b))

    83

  3. ((c))

    84

  4. ((d))

    81

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

82

31

If 'A’ stands for '÷', 'B' stands for '×', 'C' stands for '+' and 'D' stands for '-', what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

27 B 3 C (54 A 2) B 5 D 55 = ?

  1. ((a))

    161

  2. ((b))

    167

  3. ((c))

    153

  4. ((d))

    159

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

161

32

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

227 226 218 191 127 ?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

33

PD 17 is related to TH 19 in a certain way. In the same way, HK 23 is related to LO 29. Following the same logic, FJ 11 is related to which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    IM 13

  2. ((b))

    HL 17

  3. ((c))

    IN 15

  4. ((d))

    JN 13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IM 13

34

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

BPR, FRV, JTZ, NVD, ?

  1. ((a))

    QYG

  2. ((b))

    SXI

  3. ((c))

    QXG

  4. ((d))

    RXH

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QYG

35

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

ZKP, DHR, HET, LBV, ?

  1. ((a))

    PYX

  2. ((b))

    QZY

  3. ((c))

    RYX

  4. ((d))

    QYZ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PYX

36

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)

(32, 99, 67)

(22, 77, 55)

  1. ((a))

    53, 98, 33

  2. ((b))

    23, 87, 64

  3. ((c))

    35, 87, 12

  4. ((d))

    12, 45, 14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

53, 98, 33

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 alphabets are chairs.

Some chairs are high.

All high are buildings

Conclusion I: Some alphabets are buildings.

Conclusion II: Some high are buildings.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (II) is follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (I) is follow.

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (II) is follow.

38

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

JVC, LXD, NZE, PBF, ?

  1. ((a))

    QCF

  2. ((b))

    RDG

  3. ((c))

    SCH

  4. ((d))

    QDH

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QCF

39

In a certain code language, 'CRAFT' is coded as 'DSBGU' and ‘FRIDAY' is coded as 'GSJEBZ’. What is the code for 'MANGO' in the given code language? 

  1. ((a))

    NBOHP

  2. ((b))

    MBPGQ

  3. ((c))

    NCOGQ

  4. ((d))

    MCOGP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NBOHP

40

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

83 + 17 ÷ 4 - 64 × 16 = ?

  1. ((a))

    29

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    19

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

How many countries participated in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022?

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

42

‘Wings of Fire’ is the autobiography of a former president of India. Who is he?

  1. ((a))

    Shankar Dayal Sharma

  2. ((b))

    APJ Abdul Kalam

  3. ((c))

    Zakir Hussain

  4. ((d))

    VV Giri

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shankar Dayal Sharma

43

In which of the following states is the Statue of Unity situated?

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Punjab

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gujarat

44

When was the Defence of India Act enacted?

  1. ((a))

    1920

  2. ((b))

    1918

  3. ((c))

    1915

  4. ((d))

    1921

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1920

45

Which festival brings out the fusion rich culture of Chhattisgarh and Odisha?

  1. ((a))

    Rath Yatra

  2. ((b))

    Bastar Goncha

  3. ((c))

    Shoolini fair

  4. ((d))

    Madhavpur fair

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rath Yatra

46

Which flag of the Indian National Congress was adopted in 1931?

  1. ((a))

    A two colour flag with charkha made by cloth

  2. ((b))

    A tricolour flag made by Khadi with a Charkha symbol

  3. ((c))

    One colour flag with charkha symbol

  4. ((d))

    A blue colour flag made by cloth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A two colour flag with charkha made by cloth

47

Among the following pairs, which ones denote two scalar quantities? 

  1. ((a))

    Momentum and Angular velocity 

  2. ((b))

    Distance and Speed  

  3. ((c))

    Linear momentum and Acceleration  

  4. ((d))

    Electric field and Force 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Momentum and Angular velocity 

48

Which of the following music directors won the Oscar award in the year 2009? 

  1. ((a))

    Bappi Lahiri 

  2. ((b))

    AR Rahman 

  3. ((c))

    Vishal Bhardwaj 

  4. ((d))

    Rajesh Roshan 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bappi Lahiri 

49

Which of the following vitamins prevents major birth defects of the brain and spine of a newborn baby?

  1. ((a))

    Vitamin E 

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin A

  3. ((c))

    Vitamin C

  4. ((d))

    Folic acid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vitamin E 

50

In India, the National Sports Day is celebrated on which date?

  1. ((a))

    6th December

  2. ((b))

    29th August

  3. ((c))

    1st September

  4. ((d))

    14th November 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6th December

51

Who among the following was the founding member of Sri Sai Nataraja Academy of Kuchipudi that offers training and higher studies in Kuchipudi? 

  1. ((a))

    P Ramadevi 

  2. ((b))

    Kaushalya Reddy 

  3. ((c))

    Yamini Krishnamurthy 

  4. ((d))

    Aparna Satheesan  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P Ramadevi 

52

Which of the following playback singers of India received the Padma Shri in 2009 and Padma Bhushan in 2016?

  1. ((a))

    Sonu Nigam

  2. ((b))

    Abhijit Bhattacharya

  3. ((c))

    Kumar Sanu Bhattacharjee

  4. ((d))

    Udit Narayan Jha 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sonu Nigam

53

When the ‘trans-boundary economic activities’ of an economy and depreciation are included into account, the aggregate measure is known as ________.

  1. ((a))

    GNP

  2. ((b))

    NNP

  3. ((c))

    PCI

  4. ((d))

    GDP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GNP

54

Tamil Nadu’s _____________ marked a national record in men’s long jump in the second AFI National Jumps Competition in March 2023.

  1. ((a))

    Suresh Babu

  2. ((b))

    Anees Yahiya

  3. ((c))

    Murali Sreeshankar

  4. ((d))

    Jeswin Aldrin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Suresh Babu

55

On the arrival of spring, the village of _____________ resounds with the sweet singing of Bagurumba.

  1. ((a))

    Bodo

  2. ((b))

    Khasi

  3. ((c))

    Garo

  4. ((d))

    Karbi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bodo

56

Which mountain range from the following is associated with Rajasthan state?

  1. ((a))

    Satpura Range

  2. ((b))

    Sahyadri Range

  3. ((c))

    Aravalli Range

  4. ((d))

    Vindhya Range

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Satpura Range

57

According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021, which state has the lowest percentage of population being multidimensionally poor

  1. ((a))

    Kerala

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kerala

58

Which of the following represents disposable 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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

59

Which of the following states receives rainfall during the winter season?

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Jharkhand

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

60

Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Revolution 2020°? 

  1. ((a))

    Chetan Bhagat 

  2. ((b))

    Omair Ahmad 

  3. ((c))

    Siddhartha Sarma 

  4. ((d))

    Joy Goswami 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chetan Bhagat 

61

Who was our first Prime Minister?

  1. ((a))

    Rajendra Prasad 

  2. ((b))

    Indira Gandhi 

  3. ((c))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. ((d))

    Gulzarilal Nanda

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajendra Prasad 

62

Which state is ranked fourth in India according to the first Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2021 report of the NITI Aayog?

  1. ((a))

    Meghalaya

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Assam

  4. ((d))

    Himachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Meghalaya

63

Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the division of powers between the Union and the states?

  1. ((a))

    9th

  2. ((b))

    7th

  3. ((c))

    5th

  4. ((d))

    2nd

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9th

64

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Government of India for the financial inclusion of path or street vendors, whose anniversary was celebrated from July 9 to July 31, 2022?

  1. ((a))

    PM AVASNidhi Scheme

  2. ((b))

    PM SVAdhin Scheme

  3. ((c))

    PM SVANidhi Scheme

  4. ((d))

    PM SVAdhar Scheme

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PM AVASNidhi Scheme

65

 Renowned _____________ folk dance artist Domar Singh Kunwar, who has dedicated his life to preserving the tradition of the dance for over five decades, was awarded the Padma Shri 2023.

  1. ((a))

    Pandwani 

  2. ((b))

    Raut Nacha

  3. ((c))

    Natya Nacha

  4. ((d))

    Soowa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pandwani 

66

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Beat around the bush

  1. ((a))

    To avoid talking about what is important

  2. ((b))

    To talk about important things

  3. ((c))

    To have patience

  4. ((d))

    To avoid people 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To avoid talking about what is important

67

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

A person who is kept captive for fulfilment of demands of money or conditions.

  1. ((a))

    Doyen

  2. ((b))

    Bait

  3. ((c))

    Hostage

  4. ((d))

    Scion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Doyen

68

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Peril

  1. ((a))

    Danger

  2. ((b))

    Entertainment

  3. ((c))

    Joke

  4. ((d))

    Ignorance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Danger

69

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

As per manager’s opinion, the laser sprinkler malfuntioned.

  1. ((a))

    malfuntioned

  2. ((b))

    sprinkle

  3. ((c))

    laser

  4. ((d))

    opinion

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Answer: ((a))

malfuntioned

70

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Amiable

  1. ((a))

    Restless

  2. ((b))

    Unfriendly 

  3. ((c))

    Sad

  4. ((d))

    Joyful

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Answer: ((a))

Restless

71

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

Rahul speaks easily in front of a small group, but he seems ________ before a large audience.

  1. ((a))

    ill at ease

  2. ((b))

    think ill of

  3. ((c))

    man of ill repute

  4. ((d))

    ill-disposed to

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Answer: ((a))

ill at ease

72

Select the most appropriate idiom for the following sentence.

He made the business profitable from unprofitable in about a year of joining.

  1. ((a))

    Easy come, easy go

  2. ((b))

    Throw up

  3. ((c))

    Where there is a will, there is a way

  4. ((d))

    Still waters run deep

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Answer: ((a))

Easy come, easy go

73

Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains a misspelt word.

Obesity is rapidly becoming the leading cause of prevantable deaths in the United States.

  1. ((a))

    rapidly

  2. ((b))

    leading

  3. ((c))

    obesity

  4. ((d))

    prevantable

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Answer: ((a))

rapidly

74

Identify and correct the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

Sliding each bead from one side to the other, the student used the abacus to count out the nember of days in a week.

  1. ((a))

    beed

  2. ((b))

    number

  3. ((c))

    Slaiding

  4. ((d))

    abacuss

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Answer: ((a))

beed

75

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 improvement required’.

Very early in the morning, at the beginning of January, Opu was lying in bed waiting for the sun having rose.

  1. ((a))

    waited for the sun rising 

  2. ((b))

    waited for the sun having rose

  3. ((c))

    No improvement required

  4. ((d))

    waiting for the sun to rise 

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Answer: ((a))

waited for the sun rising 

76

Choose the sentence that contains an error.

  1. ((a))

    I love the taste of fresh strawberries in the summer. 

  2. ((b))

    She is the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

  3. ((c))

    He is chef who specialises in Italian cuisine.

  4. ((d))

    The Earth revolves around the Sun.

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Answer: ((a))

I love the taste of fresh strawberries in the summer. 

77

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 improvement required’.

Newton, after seeing the apple falling from a tree, began to wonder whether if it moved towards the earth and not upwards towards the sky.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement required

  2. ((b))

    began to wondering if

  3. ((c))

    began his wondering how

  4. ((d))

    began to wonder why

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Answer: ((a))

No improvement required

78

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

They serve stuffed garlic bread and molten chocolate in the birthday party of their son, Parth, last week.

  1. ((a))

    served

  2. ((b))

    serves

  3. ((c))

    are serving

  4. ((d))

    be served

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Answer: ((a))

served

79

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Barbed

  1. ((a))

    Passive

  2. ((b))

    Kind

  3. ((c))

    Gentle

  4. ((d))

    Spiteful 

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Answer: ((a))

Passive

80

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined segment in the given sentence.

I can't believe you let the cat out of the bag about my surprise party!

  1. ((a))

    Ask a question

  2. ((b))

    Reveal a secret

  3. ((c))

    Keep a secret

  4. ((d))

    Make a joke

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Answer: ((a))

Ask a question

81

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

Endless period of time

  1. ((a))

    Eternity

  2. ((b))

    Longevity

  3. ((c))

    Impurity

  4. ((d))

    Frailty

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Answer: ((a))

Eternity

82

Parts of the given sentence have been underlined. One of them contains an error. The underlined parts are given as options with some changes. Select the option that correctly rectifies the error.

Sohan is the older brother of my best friend.

  1. ((a))

    to my

  2. ((b))

    an

  3. ((c))

    elder

  4. ((d))

    good

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Answer: ((a))

to my

83

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

We think of the history of the world as fixed but of the future as undecided and open to a wealth off possibilities.

  1. ((a))

    of the history

  2. ((b))

    as undecided

  3. ((c))

    as fixed

  4. ((d))

    wealth off

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Answer: ((a))

of the history

84

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

My teacher told me that / all that / glitters was not gold.

  1. ((a))

    My teacher told me that

  2. ((b))

    all that

  3. ((c))

    glitters was not gold

  4. ((d))

    No error

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Answer: ((a))

My teacher told me that

85

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

When I bought the book, I thought it will be interesting.

  1. ((a))

    When

  2. ((b))

    bought

  3. ((c))

    will

  4. ((d))

    thought

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Answer: ((a))

When

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

Education should be free to all because it is a (1)__ human right. It is essential for the (2)___ of a fully functioning society and for the advancement of humanity. While some argue that education should not be free because it has value or that free education would be a (3)__ on taxpayers, the reality is that education is a public good that (4)__ everyone in society. Not only does education provide individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to participate in the workforce, but it also improves social cohesion and creates more (5)__ citizens.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    lovely

  2. ((b))

    precious

  3. ((c))

    fundamental

  4. ((d))

    joyful

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Answer: ((a))

lovely

87

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

  1. ((a))

    celebration 

  2. ((b))

    development 

  3. ((c))

    enthusiasm 

  4. ((d))

    distribution

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Answer: ((a))

celebration 

88

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

  1. ((a))

    focus

  2. ((b))

    contentment

  3. ((c))

    burden

  4. ((d))

    blessing 

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Answer: ((a))

focus

89

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

  1. ((a))

    sections

  2. ((b))

    emphasizes

  3. ((c))

    burdens

  4. ((d))

    benefits

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Answer: ((a))

sections

90

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

  1. ((a))

    easy going

  2. ((b))

    apprehensive

  3. ((c))

    productive

  4. ((d))

    authentic

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Answer: ((a))

easy going

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