Official Paper

SSC MTS 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 17 Oct, 2024 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

90 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

Session 1 (40 questions)

1

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2000 as a sum borrowed at 7% per year rate of interest for 6 years.

  1. ((a))

    880

  2. ((b))

    780

  3. ((c))

    800

  4. ((d))

    840

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

880

2

Find the gain percentage, given that Aditi sold her scooter for ₹40675 gaining 15\frac{1}{5} of the selling price.

  1. ((a))

    5%

  2. ((b))

    25%

  3. ((c))

    15%

  4. ((d))

    35%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5%

3

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2500 as a sum borrowed at 5% per year rate of interest for 3 years.

  1. ((a))

    415

  2. ((b))

    375

  3. ((c))

    315

  4. ((d))

    335

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

415

4

Five athletes are weighed consecutively, and after each measurement, their average weight is calculated. If the average weight increases by 1.5 kg each time, then how much heavier is the last player than the first player?

  1. ((a))

    18 kg

  2. ((b))

    15.5 kg

  3. ((c))

    10 kg

  4. ((d))

    12 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18 kg

5

In what proportion must a man mix milk worth ₹3.3/litre with milk worth ₹1.8/litre so that the mixture may be worth ₹2.4/litre?

  1. ((a))

    2 : 3

  2. ((b))

    4 : 5

  3. ((c))

    3 : 2

  4. ((d))

    1 : 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 : 3

6

The following table shows the number of students from five different schools who have participated in football and cricket.

 

SchoolTotal StudentsPercentage of students participating in:
FootballCricket
A66015%35%
B80023%37%
C60030%50%
D50035%35%
E100025%30%
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From which two schools have an equal percentage of students participated in cricket?

  1. ((a))

    A and D

  2. ((b))

    B and C

  3. ((c))

    C and E

  4. ((d))

    B and D

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Answer: ((a))

A and D

7

The following graph represents the production of electric scooters (in thousands) for the years 2020 and 2021 from five manufacturers P, Q, R, S, and T.

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The ratio of the average production by all manufacturers in 2021 to the average production by all manufacturers in 2020 is:

  1. ((a))

    17:13

  2. ((b))

    13:14

  3. ((c))

    14:15

  4. ((d))

    15:17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17:13

8

Ramesh purchased a piano, marked at ₹18,000 at successive discounts of 12% and 15%, respectively. Ramesh gave ₹536 as transportation charge and sold it at ₹21,000. What is his gain percentage?

  1. ((a))

    35%

  2. ((b))

    40%

  3. ((c))

    48%

  4. ((d))

    50%

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Answer: ((a))

35%

9

Rakesh obtained a simple interest of ₹3,195 on a certain principal in 6 years at the rate of 15% per annum. What amount of simple interest would he get if he invested ₹1,250 more than the previous principal for 3 years at the same rate of interest?

  1. ((a))

    ₹2,255

  2. ((b))

    ₹2,160

  3. ((c))

    ₹2,050

  4. ((d))

    ₹2,400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹2,255

10

It takes 15 seconds for a 375-m long train to pass a pole. How long will it take to pass a 975-m long platform?

  1. ((a))

    90 seconds

  2. ((b))

    72 seconds

  3. ((c))

    54 seconds

  4. ((d))

    60 seconds

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

90 seconds

11

If the marked price of an article is 43\frac{4}{3} times the cost price and the selling price is 911\frac{9}{11} times the marked price, then what is the profit/loss percentage?

  1. ((a))

    9129 \frac{1}{2}% profit

  2. ((b))

    9129 \frac{1}{2}% loss

  3. ((c))

    91119 \frac{1}{11}% profit

  4. ((d))

    91119 \frac{1}{11}% loss

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9129 \frac{1}{2}% profit

12

The average age of a class of 39 students is 20 years. If the age of the teacher is included, then the average increases by 6 months. Find the age of the teacher (in years).

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

13

A conical cavity is drilled in a solid circular cylinder of 7 cm height and 48 cm base diameter. The height and base diameter of the cone are the same as those of the cylinder. What is the total surface area of the remaining solid?

  1. ((a))

    1512π\pi cm2

  2. ((b))

    1076π\pi cm2

  3. ((c))

    1420π\pi cm2

  4. ((d))

    1654π\pi cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1512π\pi cm2

14

Shankar comes to buy a T-shirt in a showroom. He purchases a shirt which costs ₹1,020 after a discount. He pays his bill in the form of 50 paise, 20 paise and 10 paise coins in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4 (assume for the sake of the problem). What is the number of 10 paise coins he used to pay his bill?

  1. ((a))

    1530

  2. ((b))

    510

  3. ((c))

    1020

  4. ((d))

    2040

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1530

15

The average weight of a family of five members (in kg) whose weights are 40 kg, 49 kg, 56 kg, 71 kg and 38 kg is:

  1. ((a))

    50.8

  2. ((b))

    49.8

  3. ((c))

    52.8

  4. ((d))

    51.8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50.8

16

The greatest number of four digits which is divisible by each one of the numbers 15, 25, 40 and 75 is:

  1. ((a))

    9500

  2. ((b))

    9600

  3. ((c))

    9400

  4. ((d))

    9800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9500

17

What is the cost of a tadpole required to make a conical tent with slant height 15 m and height 9 m, when one square meter tadpole costs ₹147?

  1. ((a))

    Rs.67,842

  2. ((b))

    Rs.83,160

  3. ((c))

    Rs.62,370

  4. ((d))

    Rs.49,896

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs.67,842

18

When the price of a laptop was reduced by 15%, its sales increased by 10%. What was the net effect on the sale?

  1. ((a))

    6.5% increase

  2. ((b))

    6.5% decrease

  3. ((c))

    3.5% decrease

  4. ((d))

    3.5% increase

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.5% increase

19

A thief steels a bike at 10:30 am and drives it at 50 km/hr. But the thief is found after half an hour. The bike owner started to chase him by another bike at 60 km/hr. The time at which the thief is caught is:

  1. ((a))

    1:30 pm

  2. ((b))

    2:30 pm

  3. ((c))

    12:30 pm

  4. ((d))

    1:00 pm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1:30 pm

20

The diameter of a right circular cone is 56 metres and its slant height is 35 metres. Find its volume (rounded off to the nearest integer). (Take π=227\pi = \frac{22}{7} )

  1. ((a))

    17,248 m³

  2. ((b))

    12,936 m³

  3. ((c))

    25,872 m³

  4. ((d))

    28,747 m³

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17,248 m³

21

17 is related to 119 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 31 is related to 217. To which of the following is 32 related, following the same logic?

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(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))

    230

  2. ((b))

    226

  3. ((c))

    228

  4. ((d))

    224

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

230

22

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.

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(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

(37, 58, 100)

(35, 70, 110)

  1. ((a))

    (8, 13, 26)

  2. ((b))

    (74, 33, 12)

  3. ((c))

    (43, 44, 132)

  4. ((d))

    (85, 75, 65)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(8, 13, 26)

23

A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order).

Only one person sits between D and A when counted from the right of D. Only one person sits between A and B. Only one person sits between D and G. Only two people sit between E and B, when counted from the right of E. Only one person sits between F and G.

Who sits third to the right of C?

  1. ((a))

    F

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

F

24

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 boxes are glasses.

All glasses are cups.

Some cups are bottles.

Conclusions:

(I): All boxes are cups.

(II): Some glasses are bottles.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows.

25

OT11 is related to PU15 in a certain way. In the same way, WB21 is related to XC25. To which of the following is DI31 related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    EF53

  2. ((b))

    DJ35

  3. ((c))

    EJ35

  4. ((d))

    EJ53

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EF53

26

A square sheet of paper is folded along the dotted line successively along the directions shown and is then punched in the last. How would the paper look when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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 the question mark (?) in the given series?

219 222 227 234 ? 254

  1. ((a))

    243

  2. ((b))

    244

  3. ((c))

    241

  4. ((d))

    242

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

243

29

Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series and complete the pattern.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

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

14 ÷ 6 + 9 × 3 − 2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    81

  2. ((b))

    75

  3. ((c))

    83

  4. ((d))

    76

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

81

31

IOZU is related to HNYT in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, PDYC is related to OCXB. To which of the following is EJSW related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    DIRV

  2. ((b))

    EIRV

  3. ((c))

    DIRW

  4. ((d))

    DJSV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DIRV

32

Read the given statements 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 statements.

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Statements:

Some books are wood.

All wood is fire.

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Conclusions:

(I) Some fire is wood.

(II) All books are fire.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (I) follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (II) follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (I) follows

33

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

<br>

GJD, IHH, KFL, MDP, ?

  1. ((a))

    PAT

  2. ((b))

    OBS

  3. ((c))

    PBT

  4. ((d))

    OBT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PAT

34

In a certain code language, 'this is book' is written as 'lo mo ro' and 'this is me' is written as 'mo lo po'. How is 'me' written in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    mo

  2. ((b))

    ro

  3. ((c))

    po

  4. ((d))

    lo

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

mo

35

In a certain code language, 'FITCH' is coded as '47601' and 'DITCH' is coded as '70619'. What is the code for 'D' in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

36

In a certain code, ‘curtain door window’ is coded as ‘la ph ba’,‘lock window key’ is coded as ‘ep zm la’, ‘key curtain handle’ is coded as ‘fd ba zm’. What is the code for ‘curtain’ in that language?(Note: All the codes are two-letter coded only.)

  1. ((a))

    zm

  2. ((b))

    la

  3. ((c))

    ep

  4. ((d))

    ba

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

zm

37

Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of ? will logically complete the series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

38

A, D, K, N, Y and Z are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). Z is sitting third to the right of D. K is not the immediate neighbour of Z. A is sitting second to the left of Z. N is not the immediate neighbour of A.

Who is the immediate neighbour of both between A and K?

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    Y

  3. ((c))

    Z

  4. ((d))

    N

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

39

In a certain code language, 'complete the task' is written as 'je tc xo' and 'work is complete' is coded as 'xo ig lx'. How is 'complete' coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    xo

  2. ((b))

    je

  3. ((c))

    tc

  4. ((d))

    lx

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

xo

40

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

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66 × 6 − 15 ÷ 3 + 9 = ?

  1. ((a))

    46

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    47

  4. ((d))

    49

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

46

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

The transportation mechanism in cells by which food or other useful molecules from the outside are carried inside the cell is known as ____________.

  1. ((a))

    Osmosis

  2. ((b))

    Fusion

  3. ((c))

    Endocytosis

  4. ((d))

    Exocytosis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Osmosis

42

'Unbreakable' is an autobiography of _______________ published in 2013.

  1. ((a))

    Abhinav Bindra

  2. ((b))

    MC Mary Kom

  3. ((c))

    Milkha Singh

  4. ((d))

    Geeta Phogat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Abhinav Bindra

43

In a laterite soil profile, which of the following elements is present in an excessive amount?

  1. ((a))

    Iron

  2. ((b))

    feldspar

  3. ((c))

    Nitrogen

  4. ((d))

    Lime

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Iron

44

The Hathigumpha Inscription was inscribed in which of the following historical regions of India?

  1. ((a))

    Suvarnagiri

  2. ((b))

    Kalinga

  3. ((c))

    Taxila

  4. ((d))

    Vaishali

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Suvarnagiri

45

When was 'Nai Chetna-Pahal Badlav Ki' campaign launched?

  1. ((a))

    December 2022

  2. ((b))

    March 2023

  3. ((c))

    January 2023

  4. ((d))

    November 2022

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

December 2022

46

Which of the following events took place in the year 1928?

  1. ((a))

    Kakori Incident

  2. ((b))

    Bardoli Satyagraha

  3. ((c))

    Dandi March

  4. ((d))

    Kheda Satyagraha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kakori Incident

47

Sachin Tendulkar scored his 100th international century against which country?

  1. ((a))

    Australia

  2. ((b))

    England

  3. ((c))

    Pakistan

  4. ((d))

    Bangladesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Australia

48

In which of the following months is the Konark Dance festival organised in Odisha?

  1. ((a))

    January

  2. ((b))

    March

  3. ((c))

    December

  4. ((d))

    June

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

January

49

The Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee of the Constituent Assembly was headed by __________.

  1. ((a))

    Alladi Krushnaswami Ayyar

  2. ((b))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. ((c))

    JB Kripalani

  4. ((d))

    Harnam Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Alladi Krushnaswami Ayyar

50

Devendra Fadnavis became the ________ of the state of Maharashtra on 30th June 2022.

  1. ((a))

    Governor

  2. ((b))

    Chief Justice of High Court

  3. ((c))

    Chief Minister

  4. ((d))

    Deputy Chief Minister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Governor

51

National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) was launched in which of the following Five Year plans?

  1. ((a))

    Sixth Five Year Plan

  2. ((b))

    Eighth Five Year Plan

  3. ((c))

    Tenth Five Year Plan

  4. ((d))

    Twelfth Five Year Plan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sixth Five Year Plan

52

Who among the following is known as the 'Mozart of Madras'?

  1. ((a))

    Ilaiyaraaja

  2. ((b))

    MM Kreem

  3. ((c))

    Shankar Mahadevan

  4. ((d))

    AR Rahman

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ilaiyaraaja

53

Which of the following para athletes is associated with the javelin throw event?

  1. ((a))

    Sharad Kumar

  2. ((b))

    Pramod Bhagat

  3. ((c))

    Karamjyoti Dalal

  4. ((d))

    Devendra Jhajharia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sharad Kumar

54

'Bayalata' is a famous folk dance of which of the following Indian states?

  1. ((a))

    Punjab

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Himachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Bihar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Punjab

55

Which of the following States/Union Territories is NOT a part of Indus River Basin?

  1. ((a))

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Ladakh

  3. ((c))

    Jammu and Kashmir

  4. ((d))

    Sikkim

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Himachal Pradesh

56

What is the chemical reaction that occurs when sugar is heated and turns into a caramel syrup?

  1. ((a))

    Maillard reaction

  2. ((b))

    Precipitation

  3. ((c))

    Caramelisation

  4. ((d))

    Neutralisation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maillard reaction

57

The number of Rajya Sabha members to be elected from each State of India has been fixed by the _______ Schedule of the Constitution.

  1. ((a))

    Eighth

  2. ((b))

    Fourth

  3. ((c))

    Sixth

  4. ((d))

    Third

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eighth

58

According to Census 2011 of India, which Union Territory has the second highest percentage of urban population?

  1. ((a))

    Delhi

  2. ((b))

    Puducherry

  3. ((c))

    Chandigarh

  4. ((d))

    Daman and Diu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Delhi

59

As per the treaty of Purandar, how many forts were surrendered by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to Mughals?

  1. ((a))

    23

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23

60

At what temperature do Celsius and Fahrenheit scales have the same value?

  1. ((a))

    40°C

  2. ((b))

    32°C

  3. ((c))

    -40°C

  4. ((d))

    -32°C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40°C

61

Where does the cash grants in aid from foreign countries are classified?

  1. ((a))

    Tax revenue

  2. ((b))

    Non-tax revenue

  3. ((c))

    Revenue expenditure

  4. ((d))

    Capital receipt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tax revenue

62

Match the awardees who received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Award, 2022 in column A with their corresponding dance forms in column B.

Column A (Name of the Awardee)Column B (Dance form)
a. Padma Sharmai. Chhau Dance
b. Siba Prasad Dasii. Bharatanatyam
c. Thankamani Kuttyiii. Kathak
d. Smita Rajeshbhai Shastriiv. Kuchipudi
  1. ((a))

    a-(iii), b-(i), c-(ii), d-(iv)

  2. ((b))

    a-(ii), b-(iv), c-(iii), d-(i)

  3. ((c))

    a-(iv), b-(iii), c-(i), d-(ii)

  4. ((d))

    a-(i), b-(ii), c-(iv), d-(iii)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a-(iii), b-(i), c-(ii), d-(iv)

63

What is the full form of INSAT?

  1. ((a))

    Indian Navigational Satellite System

  2. ((b))

    International Navigation Satellite System

  3. ((c))

    Indian National Standard System

  4. ((d))

    Indian National Satellite System

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indian Navigational Satellite System

64

Under the influence of the Greeks, which of the following art styles flourished in India?

  1. ((a))

    Kandhar

  2. ((b))

    Gandhar

  3. ((c))

    Mathura

  4. ((d))

    Amravati

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kandhar

65

In which year was the first session of the Indian National Congress held?

  1. ((a))

    1885

  2. ((b))

    1886

  3. ((c))

    1882

  4. ((d))

    1887

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1885

66

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Beat around the bush

  1. ((a))

    To speak rashly

  2. ((b))

    To avoid getting to the point of an issue

  3. ((c))

    To speak abusively

  4. ((d))

    To speak convincingly

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To speak rashly

67

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The inclusion of Durga Puja in the UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage was only possible due to the arduous ______ of all stakeholders.

  1. ((a))

    efforts

  2. ((b))

    passivity

  3. ((c))

    affects

  4. ((d))

    ignorance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

efforts

68

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.

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The bishop sadly declared that the poor gentleman who was dead was quieter of the community.

  1. ((a))

    the quieter

  2. ((b))

    quiet

  3. ((c))

    the quietest

  4. ((d))

    most quiet

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the quieter

69

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

In addition with / the existing crisis in economy, / the rise of hunger index / is another cause of worry.

  1. ((a))

    the rise of hunger index

  2. ((b))

    the existing crisis in economy

  3. ((c))

    is another cause of worry

  4. ((d))

    In addition with

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Answer: ((a))

the rise of hunger index

70

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Hymn

  2. ((b))

    Machinary

  3. ((c))

    Idol

  4. ((d))

    Motto

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Answer: ((a))

Hymn

71

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.

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The moment James saw Regena, he fell head on to his heels in love with her.

  1. ((a))

    heels of the head

  2. ((b))

    head and heels

  3. ((c))

    heads in the heels

  4. ((d))

    head over heels

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Answer: ((a))

heels of the head

72

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

Most probably, / he come / to office / next Tuesday.

  1. ((a))

    he come

  2. ((b))

    next Tuesday

  3. ((c))

    to office

  4. ((d))

    most probably

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Answer: ((a))

he come

73

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

<br>

Pacify

  1. ((a))

    Restore

  2. ((b))

    Negate

  3. ((c))

    Enrage

  4. ((d))

    Amuse

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Answer: ((a))

Restore

74

Read the following sentence and select its future tense form from the following options.

The food company promoted newly launched products at affordable prices.

  1. ((a))

    The food company will be promoting newly launched products at affordable prices.

  2. ((b))

    The food company promotes newly launched products at affordable prices.

  3. ((c))

    The food company had promoted newly launched products at affordable prices.

  4. ((d))

    The food company is promoting newly launched products at affordable prices.

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Answer: ((a))

The food company will be promoting newly launched products at affordable prices.

75

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

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Reduced price of cooking gas brought happy to the face of every citizen.

  1. ((a))

    happier

  2. ((b))

    happiest

  3. ((c))

    happily

  4. ((d))

    happiness

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Answer: ((a))

happier

76

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'.

<br>

Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party, was born into Southampton to parents of Indian descent who immigrated to Britain from East Africa in the 1960s.

  1. ((a))

    was born on

  2. ((b))

    No substitution required

  3. ((c))

    was born in

  4. ((d))

    was born with

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Answer: ((a))

was born on

77

Select the most appropriate adverb to fill in the blank.

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The explorers trekked ________ through the dense jungle.

  1. ((a))

    before

  2. ((b))

    rarely

  3. ((c))

    ever

  4. ((d))

    bravely

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Answer: ((a))

before

78

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bracketed word to fill in the blank.

<br>

The rainbow arched gracefully across the sky, painting it in ________ (lifeless) hues.

  1. ((a))

    vibrant

  2. ((b))

    spiritual

  3. ((c))

    ashless

  4. ((d))

    muted

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Answer: ((a))

vibrant

79

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

My sister Mona / never drinks coffee; / she prefer tea / in the morning.

  1. ((a))

    My sister Mona

  2. ((b))

    never drinks coffee;

  3. ((c))

    in the morning

  4. ((d))

    she prefer tea

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Answer: ((a))

My sister Mona

80

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

<br>

The team was gradually realising that the social gatherings were draining.

  1. ((a))

    unfruitful

  2. ((b))

    flippant

  3. ((c))

    frivolous

  4. ((d))

    absorbing

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Answer: ((a))

unfruitful

81

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the given sentence.

The author's writing style is characterised by a subtle and nuanced use of language.

  1. ((a))

    Elegant

  2. ((b))

    Sturdy

  3. ((c))

    Delicate

  4. ((d))

    Elaborate

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Answer: ((a))

Elegant

82

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Delay

  1. ((a))

    Wait

  2. ((b))

    Lag

  3. ((c))

    Intervene

  4. ((d))

    Hasten

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Answer: ((a))

Wait

83

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

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Many biologists have stated the fact that most of the herbs are perinnial and have healing qualities with added flavour.

  1. ((a))

    Healing

  2. ((b))

    Biologists

  3. ((c))

    Qualities

  4. ((d))

    Perinnial

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Answer: ((a))

Healing

84

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

The neighbour came in disgoise and attacked her children.

  1. ((a))

    children

  2. ((b))

    attacked

  3. ((c))

    neighbour

  4. ((d))

    disgoise

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Answer: ((a))

children

85

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

In order to maintain good governance, every government servant must be held _____ for his/her decisions.

  1. ((a))

    accountable

  2. ((b))

    irresponsible

  3. ((c))

    flexible

  4. ((d))

    unaccountable

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Answer: ((a))

accountable

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

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We’re a society fixated on numbers. So, it’s no (1)_______ we use measurements and equations to score our weight. The most (2)_______ is BMI, a measure of our body weight to height ratio. BMI (3)_______ bodies as underweight, normal or healthy weight, overweight or obese and can be a useful tool for weight and health (4). But it shouldn’t be used as the single (5) of what it means to be a healthy weight when we set our weight loss goals.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    resolution

  2. ((b))

    surprise

  3. ((c))

    vibrance

  4. ((d))

    persistence

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Answer: ((a))

resolution

87

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

  1. ((a))

    popular

  2. ((b))

    uncharted

  3. ((c))

    indistinct

  4. ((d))

    imprecise

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Answer: ((a))

popular

88

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

  1. ((a))

    dissuades

  2. ((b))

    speculates

  3. ((c))

    classifies

  4. ((d))

    meanders

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Answer: ((a))

dissuades

89

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

  1. ((a))

    planting

  2. ((b))

    screening

  3. ((c))

    landing

  4. ((d))

    hastening

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Answer: ((a))

planting

90

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

  1. ((a))

    wobble

  2. ((b))

    serendipity

  3. ((c))

    measure

  4. ((d))

    evanesce

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Answer: ((a))

wobble

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