Official Paper

SSC MTS 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 12 Sept, 2023 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

90 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

A seller marked the price of a sofa 25% more than its cost price. If he allows 12% discount on the marked price to the customer, then what is his gain percentage? If the cost price of the sofa is Rs. 15,000, then what is his gain money?

  1. ((a))

    9%; Rs. 1,480

  2. ((b))

    8%; Rs. 1,350

  3. ((c))

    10%; Rs. 1,500

  4. ((d))

    9.5%; Rs. 1,600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9%; Rs. 1,480

2

Lucknow Shatabdi Express leaves Varanasi at 3:30 p.m. and reaches Lucknow at 8:30 p.m. on the same day. The average speed of the train is 140 km/h. What is the distance (in km) from Varanasi to Lucknow?

  1. ((a))

    725

  2. ((b))

    675

  3. ((c))

    750

  4. ((d))

    700

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

725

3

The time taken by a boat to cover a distance of x km upstream is double the time taken by the boat to cover the same distance downstream. The sum of the speeds of the boat and the stream is 90 km/h. The speed of the stream is __________ km/h.

  1. ((a))

    22.5

  2. ((b))

    37.5

  3. ((c))

    27.5

  4. ((d))

    33.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22.5

4

Find the volume of a cuboid whose dimensions are 34 m, 7 m and 4 m.

  1. ((a))

    952 m3

  2. ((b))

    476 m3

  3. ((c))

    238 m3

  4. ((d))

    1904 m3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

952 m3

5

What is the HCF of the polynomials (x3 − 8), (x3 - 6x2 + 12x - 8) and (x3 − 4x2 + 4x)?

  1. ((a))

    (x -1)

  2. ((b))

    (x - 2)

  3. ((c))

    (x - 8)

  4. ((d))

    (x - 4)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(x -1)

6

Aditya sold two bags for Rs. 630 each. On one bag he gains 33% and on the other he losses 33%. Find his gain or loss per cent on the whole transaction.

  1. ((a))

    12.37% gain

  2. ((b))

    10.89% gain

  3. ((c))

    10.89% loss

  4. ((d))

    12.37% loss

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12.37% gain

7

In a subject, there are 40 marks for practical and 110 marks for theory. In another subject, the practical marks are 60 and the theory marks are 40. If R gets an average mark of 40 in practical and an average mark of 60 in theory, then his average marks per subject are ____________.

  1. ((a))

    80

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    100

  4. ((d))

    40

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

80

8

If the average of 7, x, 13, 16 and 9 is 10, then the value of x is:

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

9

The simple interest on a certain sum at 10% per annum for two years and three years differ by Rs. 500. Find the sum.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 5,500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 5,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 6,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 4,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 5,500

10

Find a single discount equivalent to a discount series of 10%, 15% and 20%.

  1. ((a))

    39.20%.

  2. ((b))

    42.20%

  3. ((c))

    38.80%

  4. ((d))

    40.80%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39.20%.

11

A steel sphere of radius 1 cm is melted and cast into a wire of diameter 4 mm, then the length of the wire is:

  1. ((a))

    301330\frac{1}{3} cm

  2. ((b))

    351735\frac{1}{7} cm

  3. ((c))

    371737\frac{1}{7} cm

  4. ((d))

    331333\frac{1}{3} cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

301330\frac{1}{3} cm

12

A and B can complete a work in 10 days. B and C can complete the same work in 15 days. If A is twice as efficient a workman as C, then find in how much time (in days) B alone can do the work.

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

13

Study the given table and answer the question that follows.

The tables shows the number of pages printed by four printers in three days.

DaysPrinters
MNOP
Friday880885877898
Saturday972989990786
Sunday980790782690
<br>

If the total number of pages printed by all the given printers together on Monday was 15% more than the total number of pages printed by all the given printers together on Friday, then what was the total number of pages printed by all the given printers together on Monday?

  1. ((a))

    4071

  2. ((b))

    4026

  3. ((c))

    4580

  4. ((d))

    4128

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4071

14

A sum of Rs. 15,000 was lent for 3 years at the rate of 4%, 5%, 6% per annum, respectively, at compound interest for the first year. second year and third year compounded annually. Find the compound interest for 3 years.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2,380.60

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2,382.60

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2,362.80

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 2,380.80

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2,380.60

15

In a class of 50 students, there are 30 girls who scored an average of 88 marks. If the class average is 78, what are the average marks of boys?

  1. ((a))

    72

  2. ((b))

    63

  3. ((c))

    80

  4. ((d))

    83

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

72

16

The mean proportion between 17 and some unknown number is 51. What is the unknown number?

  1. ((a))

    17

  2. ((b))

    153

  3. ((c))

    51

  4. ((d))

    151

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17

17

Consider the percentage of failed students in class 10, class 11 and class 12 in four different schools: 1, 2, 3 and 4 given in the bar graph.

<br> <br>

The difference in the average percentage of failed students per class in school 1 and school 3 is ______________.

  1. ((a))

    113\frac{11}{3}

  2. ((b))

    83\frac{8}{3}

  3. ((c))

    133\frac{13}{3}

  4. ((d))

    103\frac{10}{3}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

113\frac{11}{3}

18

The weight of a circular disc varies directly as the product of the square of the radius and its thickness. Two identical/similar discs have their thickness in the ratio of 16 ∶ 9. What is the ratio of their radii if the weight of the first is four times that of the second?

  1. ((a))

    3 ∶ 2

  2. ((b))

    2 ∶ 3

  3. ((c))

    1 ∶ 2

  4. ((d))

    2 ∶ 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 ∶ 2

19

Simplify the following expression.

12×6÷[18÷(6−3)−3]+612 \times 6 \div[{18 \div(6-3)}-3]+6

  1. ((a))

    96

  2. ((b))

    84

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

96

20

A certain number of men complete a piece of work in 60 days. If there were 8 more men called, then the work can be finished in 10 days less than usual. The number of men originally was:

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

21

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

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

92 91 87 78 62 ?

  1. ((a))

    37

  2. ((b))

    38

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37

23

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 clay is metal. Some metal are bricks. All bricks are tablets.

Conclusion I: Some clay are bricks.

Conclusion II: All metal are tablets.

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (II) is follow.

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) is follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

24

In a certain code language, just do it is coded as 'ct ns kw' and 'do your best' is coded as 'mb kw du. How is 'do' coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    ns

  2. ((b))

    ct

  3. ((c))

    kw

  4. ((d))

    mb

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ns

25

78 is related to 69 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 57 is related to 48. To which of the following is 94 related to, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    83

  2. ((b))

    85

  3. ((c))

    82

  4. ((d))

    84

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

83

26

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

124 114 104 94 84 ?

  1. ((a))

    72

  2. ((b))

    73

  3. ((c))

    71

  4. ((d))

    74

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

72

27

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

105 × 7 + 43 - 37 ÷ 3 = ?

  1. ((a))

    53

  2. ((b))

    83

  3. ((c))

    73

  4. ((d))

    63

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

53

28

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 cars are cats. All fans are cats.

Conclusions:

(I) All cars are fans.

(II) Some fans are cars.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (I) is follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (II) is follows.

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (I) is follows.

29

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 /deleting /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)

12 ∶ 44

8 ∶ 28

  1. ((a))

    9 ∶ 32

  2. ((b))

    7 ∶ 28

  3. ((c))

    15 ∶ 35

  4. ((d))

    10 ∶ 38

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 ∶ 32

30

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

EVO, HSR, KPU, NMX, ?

  1. ((a))

    RIC

  2. ((b))

    PHB

  3. ((c))

    QJA

  4. ((d))

    PIB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RIC

31

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

MCT, JEU, GGV, DIW, ?

  1. ((a))

    CJY

  2. ((b))

    BKZ

  3. ((c))

    BIY

  4. ((d))

    AKX

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CJY

32

DTGB is related to FVID in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, VRCK is related to XTEM. To which of the following is JAHM related to, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    KBJP

  2. ((b))

    LDKO

  3. ((c))

    MCKP

  4. ((d))

    LCJO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KBJP

33

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

29 ÷ 6 + 5 - 98 × 2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    217

  2. ((b))

    219

  3. ((c))

    218

  4. ((d))

    220

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

217

34

A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a square table facing the center of the table. Some of them are sitting at the corners while some are sitting at the exact center of the sides. H sits third to the left of B. H does not sit in any of the corners. C sits third to the right of F. C sits in one of the corners. H is the immediate neighbour of D and E. A is not the neighbour of B. E sits immediate next to A.

How many people sit between A and H, when counted from the left of A?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Six

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    Five

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

35

In a certain code language, 'TOP' is coded as '22-17-18' and 'BIZ' is coded as '4-11-28'. What is the code for 'MAR' in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    15-5-21

  2. ((b))

    16-5-20

  3. ((c))

    14-4-21

  4. ((d))

    15-3-20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15-5-21

36

Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37

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

15 26 48 81 125 ?

  1. ((a))

    155

  2. ((b))

    180

  3. ((c))

    169

  4. ((d))

    194

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

155

38

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

  1. ((a))

    two

  2. ((b))

    none

  3. ((c))

    one

  4. ((d))

    three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

two

39

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

BA_B_B_ _BB_B

  1. ((a))

    ABABB

  2. ((b))

    AABAB

  3. ((c))

    BABAA

  4. ((d))

    BAABB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ABABB

40

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))

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

Instituted in 1984, the National-level Lata Mangeshkar Award is given to promote excellence in the area of light music annually by the ____________ government's culture department.

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Goa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh

42

The Sakraat festival is celebrated with the 'Budigali' or 'Kalasi' dance _____________, in where women take part in this dance, carrying decorative pots on their heads.

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Nagaland

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Manipur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odisha

43

The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is a welfare programme being administered by which Ministry of Government of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Tribal Affairs 

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Home Affairs 

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Rural Development

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Tribal Affairs 

44

What is the main source of income for commercial banks?

  1. ((a))

    Donations from customers

  2. ((b))

    Profits from stock market investments

  3. ((c))

    Government grants

  4. ((d))

    Interest earned on loans and advances

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Donations from customers

45

The Taj Mahal was built by: 

  1. ((a))

    Humayun 

  2. ((b))

    Jahangir 

  3. ((c))

    Akbar 

  4. ((d))

    Shah Jahan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Humayun 

46

 Who among the following made Ganesh Chaturthi popular as a public celebration in Maharashtra?

  1. ((a))

    Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak 

  2. ((b))

    Khudiram Bose

  3. ((c))

    Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

  4. ((d))

    Lala Lajpat Rai 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak 

47

Which country’s Constitution was the inspiration behind the Directive Principles of the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    The Constitution of Australia 

  2. ((b))

    The Constitution of the United States

  3. ((c))

    The Constitution of the United Kingdom 

  4. ((d))

    The Constitution of Ireland 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Constitution of Australia 

48

 When one stone is thrown upwards, what type of energy conversion would occur? 

  1. ((a))

    Kinetic energy would change to mechanical energy

  2. ((b))

    Potential energy would change to gravitational energy 

  3. ((c))

    Mechanical energy would change to kinetic energy 

  4. ((d))

    Kinetic energy would change to gravitational potential energy 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kinetic energy would change to mechanical energy

49

Lack of functional small intestine can cause a malabsorption disorder leading to diarrhoea, malnutrition, weight loss etc. This particular condition is known as: 

  1. ((a))

    Down syndrome

  2. ((b))

    short bowel syndrome

  3. ((c))

    hypoglycaemia 

  4. ((d))

    hyperglycaemia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Down syndrome

50

In December 2022, Government of India launched Grih Pravesh scheme. This scheme aims to provide benefits to the residents of ____ areas. 

  1. ((a))

    only urban 

  2. ((b))

    only rural

  3. ((c))

    only tribal 

  4. ((d))

    both rural and urban 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

only urban 

51

Indian Industrialists reacted against colonial policies that restricted business activities and formed an organisation in 1927. What was it called? 

  1. ((a))

    Indian Industrial and Commercial Congress(IICC)

  2. ((b))

    Organization of Industries of India (OII) 

  3. ((c))

    Federation of the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FICCI)

  4. ((d))

    Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indian Industrial and Commercial Congress(IICC)

52

Who founded the All-India Forward Bloc Party?

  1. ((a))

    Chandra Shekar Azad

  2. ((b))

    Bhagat Singh

  3. ((c))

    Rasbehari Bose

  4. ((d))

    Subhas Chandra Bose 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandra Shekar Azad

53

The Constitution allows __________ maximum members in Lok Sabha as of June 2023. 

  1. ((a))

    546 

  2. ((b))

    550 

  3. ((c))

    545 

  4. ((d))

    543

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

546 

54

Which of the following novels is based on the partition of India and was written by Khushwant Singh? 

  1. ((a))

    The Great Indian Novel

  2. ((b))

    Untouchables 

  3. ((c))

    Narcopolis 

  4. ((d))

    Train to Pakistan 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Great Indian Novel

55

Which institution mainly provides financial assistance and support to microfinance institutions in India?

  1. ((a))

    Department of Economic Affairs (DEA)

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Corporate Affairs 

  3. ((c))

    Indian Banks' Association (IBA)

  4. ((d))

    Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Department of Economic Affairs (DEA)

56

Mango showers are associated with which two states? 

  1. ((a))

    Kerala and Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh and Bihar 

  3. ((c))

    Kerala and Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kerala and Karnataka

57

The Padma Shri awardee (2016) Gulabo Sapera is known as the Queen of __________ dance.

  1. ((a))

    Chari

  2. ((b))

    Bhavai

  3. ((c))

    Kalbeliya

  4. ((d))

    Kacchi Ghodi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chari

58

Who among the following is the author of the novel 'Untouchable'?

  1. ((a))

    Mulk Raj Anand

  2. ((b))

    Salman Rushdie

  3. ((c))

    Vikram Seth

  4. ((d))

    Amitav Ghosh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mulk Raj Anand

59

Lachhu Maharaj is a celebrated ________ dancer.

  1. ((a))

    Kuchipudi 

  2. ((b))

    Bharatnatyam 

  3. ((c))

    Odissi 

  4. ((d))

    Kathak

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kuchipudi 

60

What is the name of the mascot for the 37th National Games?

  1. ((a))

    Jelly 

  2. ((b))

    Pandi 

  3. ((c))

    Olly 

  4. ((d))

    Moga 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jelly 

61

Ustad Allah Rakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain are both famous __________ players of India.

  1. ((a))

    veena

  2. ((b))

    bansuri

  3. ((c))

    tabla

  4. ((d))

    sarangi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

veena

62

Manika Batra won bronze medal in Asian Cup tournament. She is related to which sport?

  1. ((a))

    Judo 

  2. ((b))

    Chess 

  3. ((c))

    Table Tennis 

  4. ((d))

    Gymnastic 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Judo 

63

What is the name of the geographic feature that serves as a boundary between India and Sri Lanka? 

  1. ((a))

    Strait of Gibraltar 

  2. ((b))

    Dardanelles Strait 

  3. ((c))

    Bosporus Strait

  4. ((d))

    Palk Strait

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Strait of Gibraltar 

64

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 final was held in which city? 

  1. ((a))

    Margo 

  2. ((b))

    Navi Mumbai

  3. ((c))

    Bhubaneswar 

  4. ((d))

    Ahmedabad 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Margo 

65

The Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited (TISCO) was started in the year ________ at Sakchi in Jharkhand state. 

  1. ((a))

    1989 

  2. ((b))

    1907 

  3. ((c))

    1951 

  4. ((d))

    1975 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1989 

66

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

By the time I turn thirty / I would had visited every / continent in the world and have gained / a wealth of knowledge and experience.

  1. ((a))

    By the time I turn thirty

  2. ((b))

    a wealth of knowledge and experience

  3. ((c))

    I would had visited every

  4. ((d))

    continent in the world and have gained

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

By the time I turn thirty

67

The following sentence has been divided into four parts. Identify the part that contains an error.

(A) It is a / (B) state of chaos / (C) since the / (D) chairman resigned.

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

68

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

The apple of one’s eye

  1. ((a))

    Very cheerful 

  2. ((b))

    Very dear 

  3. ((c))

    Very nice

  4. ((d))

    Very pleasing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Very cheerful 

69

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Harmony

  1. ((a))

    Adaptability 

  2. ((b))

    Clarity 

  3. ((c))

    Unity 

  4. ((d))

    Conflict 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Adaptability 

70

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

Pandemics have often been caused by a disease that spreads by physical touch or contact.

  1. ((a))

    are contagious 

  2. ((b))

    are vigorous

  3. ((c))

    are robust

  4. ((d))

    are fastidious

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Answer: ((a))

are contagious 

71

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

The two neighbours will probably stop fighting when pigs fly .

  1. ((a))

    When their families meet 

  2. ((b))

    When there is magic

  3. ((c))

    Something that is impossible

  4. ((d))

    When it rains

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Answer: ((a))

When their families meet 

72

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Her dedication to her work was _______ what anyone had expected.

  1. ((a))

    over 

  2. ((b))

    beyond 

  3. ((c))

    beside 

  4. ((d))

    through

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Answer: ((a))

over 

73

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

He was in despare because of the expiry of his licence.

  1. ((a))

    expiry 

  2. ((b))

    because 

  3. ((c))

    licence 

  4. ((d))

    despare

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Answer: ((a))

expiry 

74

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Demolish

  1. ((a))

    Invite 

  2. ((b))

    Criticise 

  3. ((c))

    Construct 

  4. ((d))

    Appreciate

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Answer: ((a))

Invite 

75

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

Tushar is junior than all his colleagues.

  1. ((a))

    junior than all

  2. ((b))

    is 

  3. ((c))

    Tushar 

  4. ((d))

    his colleagues

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Answer: ((a))

junior than all

76

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Enchanted

  1. ((a))

    Disgusted 

  2. ((b))

    Cursed 

  3. ((c))

    Appealing 

  4. ((d))

    Repelling

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Answer: ((a))

Disgusted 

77

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

By the skin of your teeth

  1. ((a))

    By a very narrow margin

  2. ((b))

    To be less affected by criticisms and rebuffs

  3. ((c))

    Very protective

  4. ((d))

    Saved by others 

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Answer: ((a))

By a very narrow margin

78

The following sentence has been divided into four parts. Identify the part that contains an error.

(A) One of / (B) my brothers write / (C) novels for / (D) leisure.

  1. ((a))

    D 

  2. ((b))

    A 

  3. ((c))

    B 

  4. ((d))

    C 

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Answer: ((a))

D 

79

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

Henry is known / as an excellent writer / and good communicator / in English.

  1. ((a))

    as an excellent writer

  2. ((b))

    in English

  3. ((c))

    Henry is known

  4. ((d))

    and good communicator

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Answer: ((a))

as an excellent writer

80

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

The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence

  1. ((a))

    Chronology 

  2. ((b))

    Theology 

  3. ((c))

    Entomology 

  4. ((d))

    Psychology

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Answer: ((a))

Chronology 

81

Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

As soon as Rohan learned that he had topped the examination, he was on cloud nine.

  1. ((a))

    Very tense

  2. ((b))

    Very sad

  3. ((c))

    Very happy

  4. ((d))

    Very confused

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Answer: ((a))

Very tense

82

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

His research on the migratory patterns of the birds is run-of-the-mill.

  1. ((a))

    absurd 

  2. ((b))

    one in a million

  3. ((c))

    trash 

  4. ((d))

    average 

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Answer: ((a))

absurd 

83

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

The politician guaranted that he would create jobs if elected.

  1. ((a))

    gurranted 

  2. ((b))

    gauaranteed 

  3. ((c))

    guarranteed 

  4. ((d))

    guaranteed

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Answer: ((a))

gurranted 

84

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The old man distributed his property ________ his ten grandchildren equally.

  1. ((a))

    within 

  2. ((b))

    among 

  3. ((c))

    towards 

  4. ((d))

    between

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Answer: ((a))

within 

85

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Paraphernalia 

  2. ((b))

    Handkerchiefs 

  3. ((c))

    Conjuror 

  4. ((d))

    Indispensible

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Answer: ((a))

Paraphernalia 

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

Medical hand practices have been an integral part of healthcare for centuries, but with technological advancements, machines are (1)________ taking over. Robotic surgeries, for instance, have become increasingly popular, allowing surgeons to perform complex (2)________ with minimal invasive techniques. Machine learning and artificial intelligence have transformed medical diagnosis by analysing large amounts of patient data and providing highly detailed medical images. However, there are still challenges to overcome in the use of these technologies in healthcare. For example, the cost of purchasing and maintaining medical machines can be high, and there are concerns around the ethical use of AI in medicine. Nonetheless, it is clear that medical hand practices are (3)________ to machines, and these developments have the potential to revolutionise the healthcare industry. Additionally, the use of telemedicine and remote monitoring devices allows patients to receive medical care from the (4)________ of their homes, particularly beneficial for those in rural or remote areas. Furthermore, medical machines provide healthcare professionals with real-time information, (5) ________ them to make informed decisions and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

86

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

  1. ((a))

    sincerely

  2. ((b))

    partially 

  3. ((c))

    gradually 

  4. ((d))

    deliberately

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Answer: ((a))

sincerely

87

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2. 

  1. ((a))

    therapies 

  2. ((b))

    diagnosis 

  3. ((c))

    analysis 

  4. ((d))

    procedures 

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Answer: ((a))

therapies 

88

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3. 

  1. ((a))

    diminishing 

  2. ((b))

    evolving

  3. ((c))

    depleting

  4. ((d))

    stagnating

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Answer: ((a))

diminishing 

89

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

  1. ((a))

    locality 

  2. ((b))

    comfort 

  3. ((c))

    range 

  4. ((d))

    inconvenience

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Answer: ((a))

locality 

90

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5. 

  1. ((a))

    reimagining 

  2. ((b))

    adapting 

  3. ((c))

    neglecting 

  4. ((d))

    enabling

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Answer: ((a))

reimagining 

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