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SSC MTS 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 18 Oct, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

The average weight of a family of five members (in kg) whose weights are 40 kg, 49 kg, 56 kg, 67 kg and 39 kg is:

  1. ((a))

    52.2

  2. ((b))

    49.2

  3. ((c))

    50.2

  4. ((d))

    51.2

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Answer: ((a))

52.2

2

What is the mean proportional between 9 and 25?

  1. ((a))

    17

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    34

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17

3

By selling an article for ₹19.5, a dealer makes a profit of 30%. By how much should he increase his selling price (in ₹) so as to make a profit of 50%?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

4

The average of some natural numbers is 27. If 69 is added to the first number and 12 is subtracted from the last number, the average becomes 32.7, then the number of natural numbers is:

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    10

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Answer: ((a))

8

5

A shopkeeper sells a notebook that has a marked price of ₹80 at a discount of 8% and gives a pen costing ₹8.60 free with each notebook. Even then he makes a profit of 17%. Find the cost price of each note book correct to two places of decimals.

  1. ((a))

    ₹49.75

  2. ((b))

    ₹45.35

  3. ((c))

    ₹55.56

  4. ((d))

    ₹51.32

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹49.75

6

A thief is spotted by a policeman from a distance of 400 metres. When the policeman starts to chase the thief also starts running. If the speed of the thief is18 km/h and that of the policeman 20 km/h, then how far would the thief have run before he is overtaken?

  1. ((a))

    1.8 km

  2. ((b))

    3.6 km

  3. ((c))

    9 km

  4. ((d))

    2.5 km

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Answer: ((a))

1.8 km

7

An iron ball of radius 20 cm is melted and recast into 64 spherical balls of same radius. Find the radius of each spherical ball.

  1. ((a))

    5 cm

  2. ((b))

    2.8 cm

  3. ((c))

    3.6 cm

  4. ((d))

    4.7 cm

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Answer: ((a))

5 cm

8

The bar graph given below shows the sale of toys (in thousands) from five branches of a manufacturer for two consecutive years.

<br>

Total sales of branch B4 for both years is what percentage of the total sales of branch B2 for both years? (up to two decimal places)

  1. ((a))

    108.82%

  2. ((b))

    91.89%

  3. ((c))

    85.85%

  4. ((d))

    116.47%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

108.82%

9

Pushkar buys an article for ₹27.50 and sells it for ₹28.60. Find his gain percentage.

  1. ((a))

    7%

  2. ((b))

    6%

  3. ((c))

    3%

  4. ((d))

    4%

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Answer: ((a))

7%

10

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹3500 as a sum borrowed at 7% per year rate of interest for 2 years.

  1. ((a))

    530

  2. ((b))

    430

  3. ((c))

    490

  4. ((d))

    450

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Answer: ((a))

530

11

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2500 as a sum borrowed at 6% per year rate of interest for 6 years.

  1. ((a))

    860

  2. ((b))

    900

  3. ((c))

    840

  4. ((d))

    940

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

860

12

The price of a product increased by 20%. After some time, it decreased by 15%. What is the overall percentage change in the price?

  1. ((a))

    1%

  2. ((b))

    2%

  3. ((c))

    4%

  4. ((d))

    3%

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Answer: ((a))

1%

13

Two bicycle riders started at a speed of 7 m/sec and 8 m/sec on a circular path in opposite directions at the same point. If the circumference of the circle is 300 m, then in what time will they first meet?

  1. ((a))

    24 sec

  2. ((b))

    12 sec

  3. ((c))

    20 sec

  4. ((d))

    30 sec

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Answer: ((a))

24 sec

14

The external curved surface area of a metallic hemispherical bowl is 308 cm2. If the density of metal is 8.7 gm per cm3, then the mass of the bowl is equal to:

(use π = 22/7)

  1. ((a))

    6254.2 gm

  2. ((b))

    6252.4 gm

  3. ((c))

    5262.4 gm

  4. ((d))

    5264.2 gm

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Answer: ((a))

6254.2 gm

15

From a square with area a2 another square made on mid points of the sides of the square is removed. What is the area left in the square?

  1. ((a))

    a22\frac{a^2}{2}

  2. ((b))

    2a23\frac{2a^2}{3}

  3. ((c))

    a24\frac{a^2}{4}

  4. ((d))

    3a24\frac{3a^2}{4}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a22\frac{a^2}{2}

16

The average of five numbers is 206. The average of two of them is 205. The average of another two of those numbers is 207.5. How many numbers can be accurately identified with this information?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    None

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

17

There are five persons with weights 58 kg, 38 kg, 45 kg, 34 kg and 55 kg. What is the average weight (in kg) of those persons whose weight is less than the average weight of the five persons?

  1. ((a))

    43

  2. ((b))

    37

  3. ((c))

    41

  4. ((d))

    39

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Answer: ((a))

43

18

x, y and z are divisible by 2, 3 and 4, respectively. What is the highest common factor (HCF) of 6x, 4y and 3z?

  1. ((a))

    At least 36

  2. ((b))

    At least 12

  3. ((c))

    At least 18

  4. ((d))

    At least 16

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Answer: ((a))

At least 36

19

Consider the production of three products, A, B and C, by three companies, X, Y and Z, in the given table.

<br>

Productions of how many products by company Y are more than the average production of all the products by company Y?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

20

What sum of money, when lent at 6% for 4 years, will produce the same interest as ₹800 earns in 5 years at 4124\frac{1}{2}%%?

  1. ((a))

    ₹750

  2. ((b))

    ₹700

  3. ((c))

    ₹650

  4. ((d))

    ₹625

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹750

21

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

 4 ÷ 8 × 2 − 7 +3 = ?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

22

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23

In a certain code language, 'will you go' is written as 'ht dt gt' and 'you can go' is written as 'gt st dt'. How will 'can' be written in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    st

  2. ((b))

    gt

  3. ((c))

    dt

  4. ((d))

    ht

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

st

24

U, V, W, X, Y, Z and A are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). Only three people sit between X and Y when counted from the left of X. Only three people sit between Z and U when counted from the right of U. V sits to the immediate right of Z. W is an immediate neighbour of U as well as Y. Who sits to the second to the left of A?

  1. ((a))

    Y

  2. ((b))

    W

  3. ((c))

    U

  4. ((d))

    Z

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Y

25

15 is related to 92 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 18 is related to 110. To which of the following is 7 related, following the same logic?

(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))

    76

  2. ((b))

    67

  3. ((c))

    44

  4. ((d))

    56

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

76

26

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

<br>

(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 etc. to 13, can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

(8, 38, 11)

(3, 20, 7)

  1. ((a))

    (2, 52, 32)

  2. ((b))

    (1, 26, 12)

  3. ((c))

    (4, 14, 2)

  4. ((d))

    (3, 20, 5)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(2, 52, 32)

27

In a certain code language, 'does she hear' is written as 'mt sp dt' and 'hear the music' is written as 'rb mt ch'. What is the code for 'hear' in that language?

  1. ((a))

    sp

  2. ((b))

    mt

  3. ((c))

    ch

  4. ((d))

    rb

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Answer: ((a))

sp

28

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

135 × 5 – 12 ÷ 11 + 8 = ?

  1. ((a))

    151

  2. ((b))

    121

  3. ((c))

    136

  4. ((d))

    169

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

151

29

Six boys A, B, C, D, E and F sit around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Two boys sit between B and F when counted either from the right or left of B. One boy sits between A and B when counted from the right of A. E sits second to the left of A. D sits second to the left of C.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct?

I. A is an immediate neighbour of D.

II. C is an immediate neighbour of F.

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    Only II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

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Answer: ((a))

Neither I nor II

30

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.

Statements:

All bowling are billiards.

Some billiards are not chess.

Conclusions:

[1] All chess are bowling.

[2] All billiards are chess.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion [1] follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion [2] follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions [1] and [2] follow

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion [1] nor [2] follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion [1] follows

31

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series?

4, 10, 28, 82, 244, ?

  1. ((a))

    730

  2. ((b))

    731

  3. ((c))

    734

  4. ((d))

    732

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

730

32

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

33

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))

34

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.

<br>

Statements:

(i) No child is a man.

(ii) No man is an adult.

<br>

Conclusions:

(I) Some men are child.

(II) No child is an adult.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

35

In a certain code language, ‘BOAT’ is coded as ‘5197’ and ‘AIRS’ is coded as ‘2418’. What is the code for ‘A’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

36

In a certain code language, 'SAND' is coded as '2468' and 'WEST' is coded as '3574'. What is the code for 'S' in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

37

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))

38

KPMI is related to LQNJ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, NSPL is related to OTQM. To which of the following is RWTP related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    SXQU

  2. ((b))

    XSUQ

  3. ((c))

    SXUQ

  4. ((d))

    XSQU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SXQU

39

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

DXZ, HTV ,LPR ,PLN, ?

  1. ((a))

    SHJ

  2. ((b))

    SHK

  3. ((c))

    THJ

  4. ((d))

    THK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SHJ

40

HOJF is related to IPKG in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, KRMI is related to LSNJ. To which of the following is MTOK related following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    NUPL

  2. ((b))

    UNPL

  3. ((c))

    NULP

  4. ((d))

    UNLP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NUPL

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

With reference to agriculture in India, the term 'penda' is the name given to ______________.

  1. ((a))

    agricultural season

  2. ((b))

    tea farming

  3. ((c))

    slash and burn agriculture

  4. ((d))

    plantation agriculture

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

agricultural season

42

Which of the following states has the lowest child sex ratio according to Census of India, 2001?

  1. ((a))

    Uttarakhand

  2. ((b))

    Haryana

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Himachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttarakhand

43

Which of the following is the first event in a triathlon?

  1. ((a))

    Putting the shot

  2. ((b))

    Cycling

  3. ((c))

    Running

  4. ((d))

    Swimming

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Putting the shot

44

'Ace Against Odds' is the autobiography of a sports personality playing the game of __________.

  1. ((a))

    Shooting

  2. ((b))

    Badminton

  3. ((c))

    Tennis

  4. ((d))

    Cricket

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shooting

45

As per Census 2011, which of the following states recorded negative growth in child sex ratio?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Himachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Punjab

  4. ((d))

    Haryana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

46

The excavated ruins of the Nalanda University indicate that bright red _____ was/were used in its construction.

  1. ((a))

    stone

  2. ((b))

    bricks

  3. ((c))

    granite

  4. ((d))

    marble

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

stone

47

Which of the following factors is primarily responsible for soil formation?

  1. ((a))

    Weathering

  2. ((b))

    Irrigation

  3. ((c))

    Degradation

  4. ((d))

    Mining

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Weathering

48

In January 2023, three Indian-origin researchers were among nine scientists named recipients of the Blavatnik Awardsfor Young Scientists in the UK. Which of the following is NOT one of these three scientists?

  1. ((a))

    Mehul Malik

  2. ((b))

    Rahul R Nair

  3. ((c))

    Tanmay Bharat

  4. ((d))

    Gagandeep Kang

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mehul Malik

49

Shovana Narayan, a Padma Shri recipient, is an exponent of ______.

  1. ((a))

    Kuchipudi

  2. ((b))

    Sattriya

  3. ((c))

    Bharatanatyam

  4. ((d))

    Kathak

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kuchipudi

50

According to sympatric speciation, the rising of a new species occurs when:

  1. ((a))

    one species is separated into different groups due to geologic events like mountain formation

  2. ((b))

    organisms from the same species start to show different behavioural characteristics

  3. ((c))

    two groups of the same species cannot interbreed among themselves despite living in the same geographic location

  4. ((d))

    the two groups of organisms from the same species would phenotypically look different

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

one species is separated into different groups due to geologic events like mountain formation

51

Despite being eligible for the job of a Legal Officer, Mr. X was not called for an interview for the aforementioned post. Which of his rights was Mr. X unable to exercise?

  1. ((a))

    Equality before law

  2. ((b))

    Protection against arrest

  3. ((c))

    Right to education

  4. ((d))

    Equality of opportunity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Equality before law

52

Which of the following cultural festivals of Himachal Pradesh is organised on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami at Hadimba Temple?

  1. ((a))

    Bisua

  2. ((b))

    Doongri

  3. ((c))

    Mopin

  4. ((d))

    Ziro

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bisua

53

In May 2023, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has extended the deadline of its Smart Cities Mission to ________.

  1. ((a))

    June 2027

  2. ((b))

    June 2026

  3. ((c))

    June 2024

  4. ((d))

    June 2025

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

June 2027

54

Where was the Hindustani classical singer Kumar Gandharva born?

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Tripura

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

55

Who among the following scholars gave reference to the history of Kashmir?

  1. ((a))

    Banbhatta

  2. ((b))

    Kalidas

  3. ((c))

    Harsha

  4. ((d))

    Kalhana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Banbhatta

56

The author of 'Arthashastra' was a contemporary of which of the following rulers?

  1. ((a))

    Chandragupta Maurya

  2. ((b))

    Samudragupta

  3. ((c))

     Chandragupta Vikramaditya

  4. ((d))

    Ashoka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandragupta Maurya

57

In which of the following years was the Child Marriage Restraint Act passed?

  1. ((a))

    1902

  2. ((b))

    1872

  3. ((c))

    1929

  4. ((d))

    1856

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1902

58

Sunil Chhetri made history by becoming the first Indian to score a hat-trick in the Hero ISL, which came in the ______ edition.

  1. ((a))

    2015

  2. ((b))

    2014

  3. ((c))

    2013

  4. ((d))

    2016

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2015

59

The classical dance form 'Kathakali' traces its origin to which of the following states of India?

  1. ((a))

    Kerala

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kerala

60

What is the primary function of the excretory system in animals?

  1. ((a))

    Respiration

  2. ((b))

    Removal of waste products

  3. ((c))

    Digestion

  4. ((d))

    Reproduction

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Respiration

61

Article 157 of the Constitution of India mentions the qualifications required for appointment of the ____________ of State.

  1. ((a))

    Chief Minister

  2. ((b))

    Election Commissioner

  3. ((c))

    Chief Justice of High Court

  4. ((d))

    Governor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chief Minister

62

Which of the following is NOT an example of public goods?

  1. ((a))

    National defence

  2. ((b))

    Driveway at our home

  3. ((c))

    Law enforcement

  4. ((d))

    Access to clean air

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

National defence

63

At which of the following places was the Indian Civil Service Examination held for the first time in India?

  1. ((a))

    Calcutta

  2. ((b))

    Surat

  3. ((c))

    Allahabad

  4. ((d))

    Delhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Calcutta

64

The Pitti Bird Sanctuary is located in which Union Territory/State of India?

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Lakshadweep

  3. ((c))

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. ((d))

    Manipur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

65

Which inorganic compound is known to undergo solid state reaction to form urea?

  1. ((a))

    Ammonium cyanate

  2. ((b))

    Ammonium phosphate

  3. ((c))

    Ammonium acetate

  4. ((d))

    Ammonium nitrate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ammonium cyanate

66

Select the correct option of the given sentence.

<br>

Smt. Savithri is wisest than all others in the group.

  1. ((a))

    Smt. Savithri is the wiser than all others in the group.

  2. ((b))

    Smt. Savithri is wise than all others in the group.

  3. ((c))

    Smt. Savithri is wiser than all others in the group.

  4. ((d))

    Smt. Savithri is the wise than all others in the group.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Smt. Savithri is the wiser than all others in the group.

67

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

<br>

The teacher asked the students to stay _______ during the exam.

  1. ((a))

    quite

  2. ((b))

    quiet

  3. ((c))

    quote

  4. ((d))

    quit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

quite

68

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

He received the best employee award because he was the more hardworking.

  1. ((a))

    hardworking

  2. ((b))

    most hardworking

  3. ((c))

    No improvement required

  4. ((d))

    the hardworking

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

hardworking

69

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Due to ________ 'eve teasing', parents conclude that it is not worth the danger of sending their daughters to school.

  1. ((a))

    rectified

  2. ((b))

    narrow

  3. ((c))

    localised

  4. ((d))

    widespread

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Answer: ((a))

rectified

70

Select the word that has the same meaning (SYNONYM) as the underlined word in the given sentence.

<br>

The teacher made judicious use of technology to explain a sensitive topic.

  1. ((a))

    difficult

  2. ((b))

    prominent

  3. ((c))

    prudent

  4. ((d))

    judgmental

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

difficult

71

Read the following sentence and select its future tense form from the options given below:

<br>

Ramya finished her dissertation early.

  1. ((a))

    Ramya had finished her dissertation early.

  2. ((b))

    Ramya will finish her dissertation early.

  3. ((c))

    Ramya has finished her dissertation early.

  4. ((d))

    Ramya is finishing her dissertation early.

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Answer: ((a))

Ramya had finished her dissertation early.

72

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

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He possesses one of the slimmer handsets in the world.

  1. ((a))

    most slim

  2. ((b))

    slimmest

  3. ((c))

    most slimmest

  4. ((d))

    slim

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Answer: ((a))

most slim

73

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Exhilerate

  2. ((b))

    Incorrigible

  3. ((c))

    Mischievous

  4. ((d))

    Amendment

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Answer: ((a))

Exhilerate

74

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

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The branches of the tree is very long.

  1. ((a))

    had

  2. ((b))

    was

  3. ((c))

    are

  4. ((d))

    has

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Answer: ((a))

had

75

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Abandoned

  2. ((b))

    Dangerous

  3. ((c))

    Celibrate

  4. ((d))

    Excellent

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Answer: ((a))

Abandoned

76

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank to complete the idiom and make the sentence meaningful.

During the interview, the candidate was challenged to provide chapter and _______ on his proposed plan.

  1. ((a))

    verse

  2. ((b))

    page

  3. ((c))

    lines

  4. ((d))

    cover

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Answer: ((a))

verse

77

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word..

  1. ((a))

    tendancy

  2. ((b))

    resistance

  3. ((c))

    separate

  4. ((d))

    weather

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Answer: ((a))

tendancy

78

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

The painting exhibited a __________ blend of colours. (harmonious)

  1. ((a))

    quavering

  2. ((b))

    polyphonic

  3. ((c))

    thrilling

  4. ((d))

    discordant

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Answer: ((a))

quavering

79

Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

At the drop of a hat

  1. ((a))

    Willingness to do something instantly

  2. ((b))

    Become easily frightened

  3. ((c))

    Reveal a secret carelessly

  4. ((d))

    Crying without any reason

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Answer: ((a))

Willingness to do something instantly

80

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

The place where soldiers live

  1. ((a))

    Unit

  2. ((b))

    Regiment

  3. ((c))

    Brigade

  4. ((d))

    Barracks

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Answer: ((a))

Unit

81

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

David decided to ________ his old boat to get a new one.

  1. ((a))

    sell

  2. ((b))

    sale

  3. ((c))

    cell

  4. ((d))

    ceil

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Answer: ((a))

sell

82

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The Chinese government has accepted slower economic development as the 'new normal', recognising the need for China to adopt a new growth model that depends less on fixed investment and exports and more on private consumption, services, and innovation to __________ economic growth.

  1. ((a))

    drive

  2. ((b))

    exhale

  3. ((c))

    success

  4. ((d))

    bridle

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Answer: ((a))

drive

83

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in bold in the given sentence.

It is universally acknowledged that trees are indispensable to us.

  1. ((a))

    Unusual

  2. ((b))

    Essential

  3. ((c))

    Rational

  4. ((d))

    Fierce

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Answer: ((a))

Unusual

84

In the following sentence the underlined part contains an error. Alternatives to the underlined part are given as options. Select the correct alternative.

Yesterday was the worse day of my life.

  1. ((a))

    most bad

  2. ((b))

    ill

  3. ((c))

    worst

  4. ((d))

    bad

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Answer: ((a))

most bad

85

 Which of the following sentences contains an adverbial error?

  1. ((a))

    He sang beautifully at the talent show

  2. ((b))

    The teacher spoke clear and concise

  3. ((c))

    She writes slowly and steadily.

  4. ((d))

    They danced gracefully across the stage.

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Answer: ((a))

He sang beautifully at the talent show

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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It is the mad (1)_______ for speed that is responsible for many motor accidents. Only last year, I (2)_______ what might have been a (3)_______ accident on Kashmir Road. I was motoring down (4)________ Srinagar; and as I was nearing Kohala, I came upon the (5)_______ of two cars on the road

86

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

  1. ((a))

    boredom

  2. ((b))

    craze

  3. ((c))

    luck

  4. ((d))

    block

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Answer: ((a))

boredom

87

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

  1. ((a))

    anticipated

  2. ((b))

    witnessed

  3. ((c))

    checked

  4. ((d))

    argued

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Answer: ((a))

anticipated

88

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

  1. ((a))

    fatal

  2. ((b))

    wonderful

  3. ((c))

    happening

  4. ((d))

    harmless

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Answer: ((a))

fatal

89

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

  1. ((a))

    from

  2. ((b))

    on

  3. ((c))

    since

  4. ((d))

    besides

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Answer: ((a))

from

90

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

  1. ((a))

    clatter

  2. ((b))

    collision

  3. ((c))

    cluster

  4. ((d))

    pile

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Answer: ((a))

clatter

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