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SSC MTS 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 21 Oct, 2024 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

A total of 24 men working 7 hours a day can complete a task in 10 days. In how many days will 21 men working 9 hours a day complete the same task?

  1. ((a))

    7787\frac{7}{8} days

  2. ((b))

    99109\frac{9}{10} days

  3. ((c))

    6676\frac{6}{7} days

  4. ((d))

    8898\frac{8}{9} days

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Answer: ((a))

7787\frac{7}{8} days

2

The total surface area of a right circular cylinder is 62847628\frac{4}7 cm2. If its radius is 4 cm, then the height (rounded off to the nearest whole number) of cylinder is equal to:

(Take π=227\pi = \frac{22}{7} )

  1. ((a))

    12 cm

  2. ((b))

    15 cm

  3. ((c))

    21 cm

  4. ((d))

    18 cm

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Answer: ((a))

12 cm

3

The following table indicates the distances (in km) travelled by 4 vehicles (A, B, C and D) in 2 days and the bar graph indicates the time (in hours) taken by the vehicles to travel the distances, respectively. The x - axis indicates the time (in hours) and the y - axis indicates the vehicles. Study the bar graph carefully and answer the question that follows.

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Time taken by 4 vehicles to travel the distances.

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Which of the following vehicles travelled at the same speed on both the days?

  1. ((a))

    Only A and D

  2. ((b))

    A, C and D

  3. ((c))

    Only C and D

  4. ((d))

    Only A and C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only A and D

4

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹3500 as a sum borrowed at 3% per year rate of interest for 6 years.

  1. ((a))

    670

  2. ((b))

    630

  3. ((c))

    590

  4. ((d))

    570

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

670

5

Find the area of a parallelogram with a base of 12 m and a height of 20 m.

  1. ((a))

    120 m2

  2. ((b))

    144 m2

  3. ((c))

    240 m2

  4. ((d))

    210 m2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

120 m2

6

The average of nine consecutive numbers is 45. The largest number among these numbers is:

  1. ((a))

    50

  2. ((b))

    49

  3. ((c))

    48

  4. ((d))

    41

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50

7

The table shows the production of different types of cars (in thousands).

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What is the ratio of the total production of cars of type Q in 2020 and type R in 2022 taken together to the total production of cars of type S in 2019 and type P in 2021 taken together?

  1. ((a))

    22 : 17

  2. ((b))

    35 : 16

  3. ((c))

    17 : 22

  4. ((d))

    16 : 35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22 : 17

8

A can contains a mixture of two liquids, grape juice and pineapple juice in the ratio 13 : 11. When 8 litres of the mixture is drawn off, and the can is filled with pineapple juice, the ratio becomes 13 : 14. How many litres of pineapple juice was initially contained in the can?

  1. ((a))

    14 litres

  2. ((b))

    28 litres

  3. ((c))

    11 litres

  4. ((d))

    33 litres

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14 litres

9

A dishonest dealer claims to sell groceries at cost price and still makes a profit of 222392\frac{22}{39}%. For a kg, he uses a weight of:

  1. ((a))

    985 g

  2. ((b))

    978 g

  3. ((c))

    975 g

  4. ((d))

    981 g

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

985 g

10

Find the HCF of 576,324 and 360.

  1. ((a))

    72

  2. ((b))

    108

  3. ((c))

    144

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

72

11

Find the arithmetic mean of 5, 15, 25, 26, and 27.

  1. ((a))

    19.6

  2. ((b))

    18.6

  3. ((c))

    20.6

  4. ((d))

    17.6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19.6

12

A shopkeeper buys 15 mobiles and sells 12 mobiles at the cost price of 15 mobiles. If the shopkeeper sells all the mobiles at the same price at which he sold the 12 mobiles in the first case, what is the profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    22.5%

  2. ((b))

    27.5%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    25%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22.5%

13

A sum of money amounts to ₹7,436 after 6 years and ₹9,460 after 10 years at the same rate of simple interest. Find the rate of interest per annum.

  1. ((a))

    12.5%

  2. ((b))

    13%

  3. ((c))

    11.5%

  4. ((d))

    12%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12.5%

14

A tradesman marks his goods at 40% above the cost price and then allows customers a discount of 15%. What is the profit percentage for the tradesman?

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    21%

  3. ((c))

    19%

  4. ((d))

    15%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25%

15

Find the volume of the largest right circular cone which is inscribed in a hollow cube of length 6 units and is standing on its base.

  1. ((a))

    18π units3

  2. ((b))

    9π units3

  3. ((c))

    21π units3

  4. ((d))

    10π units3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18π units3

16

If the average of 53 consecutive even numbers is 1280. Find the difference between the smallest and the largest number.

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    34

  3. ((c))

    124

  4. ((d))

    104

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

17

Distance between A and B is 1200 km. If they start moving towards each other at same time, they will meet in 24 hrs. If A starts 10 hrs after B, then they will meet after another 20 hrs. What are their respective speeds?

  1. ((a))

    30 km/h, 20 km/h

  2. ((b))

    25 km/h, 35 km/h

  3. ((c))

    35 km/h, 25 km/h

  4. ((d))

    40 km/h, 25 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 km/h, 20 km/h

18

Raghav covers a distance of 45 km in 1 hour 40 minutes. Assuming he maintains a constant speed throughout his journey, what is Raghav's speed (in m/s)?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    7.5

  4. ((d))

    7.2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

19

The price of a commodity is increased by 20% and then again by 25%. By what per cent should the increased price be reduced to get back to the initial price?

  1. ((a))

    331333\frac{1}{3}%

  2. ((b))

    45%

  3. ((c))

    221222\frac{1}{2}%

  4. ((d))

    25%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

331333\frac{1}{3}%

20

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2500 as a sum borrowed at 5% per year rate of interest for 6 years.

  1. ((a))

    710

  2. ((b))

    690

  3. ((c))

    790

  4. ((d))

    750

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

710

21

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:

All kites are eagles.

All eagles are birds.

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Conclusions:

(I) All birds are kites.

(II) Some birds are eagles.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (I) follows

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusion (I) and (II) follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (II) follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (I) follows

22

In a certain code language, ‘BIKE CAR SCOOTER’ is written as ‘SS RR PP’ and ‘CAR CYCLE TRUCK’ is written as ‘PP TT LL’ and ‘CYCLE BIKE TRAIN’ is written as ‘RR ZZ TT’. How is ‘SCOOTER’ written in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    SS

  2. ((b))

    PP

  3. ((c))

    RR

  4. ((d))

    ZZ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SS

23

Identify the figure given in the options that when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

In a certain code language, 'BLUE' is coded as '5193' and 'CABS' is coded as '3246'. What is the code for 'B' in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

25

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:

Some horses are goats.

All goats are jackals.

Conclusions:

(I): Some horses are jackals.

(II): All jackals are goats.

  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.

26

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 three people sit between E and F when counted from the left of E. Only three people sit between G and D when counted from the right of D. A sits to the immediate right of G. C is an immediate neighbour of D as well as F.

Who sits second to the left of B?

  1. ((a))

    G

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    E

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Answer: ((a))

G

27

Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28

GNJF is related to IPLH in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, KRNJ is related to MTPL.To which of the following is OVRN related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    QXTP

  2. ((b))

    XQPT

  3. ((c))

    QXPT

  4. ((d))

    XQTP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QXTP

29

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

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MSN, LRM, KQL, JPK, ?

  1. ((a))

    JOI

  2. ((b))

    JIO

  3. ((c))

    IOJ

  4. ((d))

    IJO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JOI

30

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))

31

Select the figure from the given options, which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the following equation correct?

33 × 19 – 24 ÷ 8 + 4 = 40

  1. ((a))
    • and +
  2. ((b))

    ÷ and ×

  3. ((c))
    • and ×
  4. ((d))
    • and ÷
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
  • and +
33

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

6, 12, ?, 144, 720, 4320, 30240

  1. ((a))

    36

  2. ((b))

    42

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    38

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36

34

In a certain code language, 'MILK' is coded as '5642' and 'LIKE' is coded as '8425'. What is the code for 'E' in that language?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

35

In a certain code language, ‘SOAP’ is coded as ‘4729’ and ‘POSE’ is coded as ‘9257’. What is the code for ‘E’ in that language?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

36

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the following equation correct?

(8÷ 2)× 11 −9× 3 + (51÷ 17) × 6 = 30

(Note: Interchange should be done of the entire number and not individual digits of a given number.)

  1. ((a))

    3 and 6

  2. ((b))

    9 and 11

  3. ((c))

    9 and 6

  4. ((d))

    11 and 6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 and 6

37

ZMJI is related to UIGG in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, TIMN is related to OEJL. To which of the following is PHJI related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    KJED

  2. ((b))

    KDGG

  3. ((c))

    KGDF

  4. ((d))

    GKHF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KJED

38

4 is related to 41 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 9 is related to 91. To which of the following is 13 related,

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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))

    131

  2. ((b))

    129

  3. ((c))

    130

  4. ((d))

    127

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

131

39

Five friends, Ashish, Bipin, Chandu, Dinesh and Emmanuel, went on a trek. On the mountain top, they lit a campfire and sat around it in a circle facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order).

It was recalled that there was only one person sitting between Ashish and Chandu, while Chandu himself was sitting second to the left of Bipin.

If Dinesh was an immediate neighbour of both Chandu and Bipin, who was sitting to the immediate right of Ashish?

  1. ((a))

    Chandu

  2. ((b))

    Dinesh

  3. ((c))

    Bipin

  4. ((d))

    Emmanuel

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandu

40

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.

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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.)

18, 29

49, 60

  1. ((a))

    84, 95

  2. ((b))

    88, 79

  3. ((c))

    92, 123

  4. ((d))

    86, 99

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

84, 95

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

Who among the following led the Indian delegation to attend the 56th Annual General Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Development Bank (ADB) along with Investor/ Bilateral and other associated meetings, in Incheon, the Republic of Korea, from 2 to 5 May 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Meenakshi Lekhi

  2. ((b))

    Nirmala Sitharaman

  3. ((c))

    Smriti Irani

  4. ((d))

    Renuka Singh Saruta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Meenakshi Lekhi

42

According to Article 51A of the Indian Constitution, it is the fundamental duty of every person to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and ____________________.

  1. ((a))

    spirituality of India

  2. ((b))

    harmony of India

  3. ((c))

    diversity of India

  4. ((d))

    integrity of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

spirituality of India

43

The process by which a water body gradually becomes enriched with nutrients and minerals, mainly phosphorus and nitrogen, leading to enormous growth of algae on the surface of the water, thus decreasing the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water is known as:

  1. ((a))

    Eutrophication

  2. ((b))

    Biomagnification

  3. ((c))

    Hypoxia

  4. ((d))

    Bioaccumulation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eutrophication

44

Who among the following freedom fighters was associated with the series of nine articles known as 'New Lamp for Old'?

  1. ((a))

    Aurobindo Ghose

  2. ((b))

    Sardar Ajit Singh

  3. ((c))

    Bhagat Singh

  4. ((d))

    Swami Vivekananda

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aurobindo Ghose

45

The Buland Darwaza was the structure built by Akbar at which of the following places in India?

  1. ((a))

    Fatehpur Sikri

  2. ((b))

    Agra

  3. ((c))

    Lahore

  4. ((d))

    Delhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fatehpur Sikri

46

Who introduced 'Objective Resolution' in the Constituent Assembly?

  1. ((a))

    Rajendra Prasad

  2. ((b))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. ((c))

    Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. ((d))

    BR Ambedkar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajendra Prasad

47

Raja and Radha Reddy were awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2000 for giving a new dimension to which dance form?

  1. ((a))

    Sattriya

  2. ((b))

    Odissi

  3. ((c))

    Kuchipudi

  4. ((d))

    Manipuri

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sattriya

48

'The Best Mistakes of My Life' is an autobiography of which Indian Actor?

  1. ((a))

    Salman Khan

  2. ((b))

    Shahrukh Khan

  3. ((c))

    Dilip Kumar

  4. ((d))

    Sanjay Khan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Salman Khan

49

Which of the following options contains groups of cropping seasons in India?

  1. ((a))

    Rabi, Kharif and Zaid

  2. ((b))

    Rabi, Podu and Zaid

  3. ((c))

    Rabi, Kharif and Jhum

  4. ((d))

    Ray, Kharif and Zaid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rabi, Kharif and Zaid

50

A tunnel that runs through the cell wall between two plant cells is known as:

  1. ((a))

    ribosome

  2. ((b))

    protoplasm

  3. ((c))

    peroxisome

  4. ((d))

    plasmodesmata

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ribosome

51

Which state topped the medal tally at the 37th National Games event held in Goa?

  1. ((a))

    Punjab

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Haryana

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Punjab

52

Thetakudi Harihara Vinayakram, who became the first Carnatic musician to win a Grammy, is known for playing which musical instrument?

  1. ((a))

    Kanjira

  2. ((b))

    Ghatam

  3. ((c))

    Shehnai

  4. ((d))

    Mridangam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kanjira

53

During the Mauryan society, Megasthenes divided the Indian society into seven distinct groups. In which distinct group were the 'king's counsellors' placed?

  1. ((a))

    Seventh

  2. ((b))

    First

  3. ((c))

    Fifth

  4. ((d))

    Second

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Seventh

54

How many other members are there in the Finance Commission EXCEPT, Chairman?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

55

Bhangra and Giddha dance forms are associated with which Indian state?

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Gujarat

  3. ((c))

    Punjab

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odisha

56

Which of the following banking institutions played an instrumental role in financial inclusion through microfinance loans and their expansion in India?

  1. ((a))

    State Bank of India

  2. ((b))

    Reserve Bank of India

  3. ((c))

    Central Bank of India

  4. ((d))

    National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

State Bank of India

57

Deodhar Trophy is given in _______.

  1. ((a))

    hockey

  2. ((b))

    football

  3. ((c))

    tennis

  4. ((d))

    cricket

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

hockey

58

The elements in Group 17 of the periodic table are known as:

  1. ((a))

    noble gases

  2. ((b))

    alkali metals

  3. ((c))

    halogens

  4. ((d))

    transition metals

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

noble gases

59

Who among the following married the Mughal emperor Jahangir in 1611 and received the title 'Nur Jahan'?

  1. ((a))

    Jahanara Begum

  2. ((b))

    Hasina Begum Sahiba

  3. ((c))

    Mehrunnisa

  4. ((d))

    Mumtaz Mahal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jahanara Begum

60

What solution should be used to test for the presence of starch in food?

  1. ((a))

    Ethylene glycol – water solution

  2. ((b))

    Magnesium solution

  3. ((c))

    Talc solution

  4. ((d))

    Iodine solution

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ethylene glycol – water solution

61

Which of the following ministries has launched the National Career Service Portal (www.ncs.gov.in) ?

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Education

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Labour and Employment

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Education

62

As per Census 2011, which of the following union territories has the highest percentage of rural population?

  1. ((a))

    Puducherry

  2. ((b))

    Delhi

  3. ((c))

    Chandigarh

  4. ((d))

    Daman and Diu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Puducherry

63

On which of the following days is National Integration Day observed?

  1. ((a))

    2 October

  2. ((b))

    15 August

  3. ((c))

    26 January

  4. ((d))

    19 November

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 October

64

Which of the following is not a tributary of Godavari River?

  1. ((a))

    Indravati

  2. ((b))

    Pranhita

  3. ((c))

    Kameng

  4. ((d))

    Manjira

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indravati

65

Who among the following are the target beneficiaries for the 'Vishwakarma Yojana' launched by Government of India on 17 September 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Individuals skilled in traditional folk dance

  2. ((b))

    Individuals skilled in traditional craftsmanship

  3. ((c))

    Individuals skilled in traditional folklore

  4. ((d))

    Individuals skilled in traditional folk songs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Individuals skilled in traditional folk dance

66

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    perceive

  2. ((b))

    parliment

  3. ((c))

    pastime

  4. ((d))

    perseverance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

perceive

67

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

The dancer / performed weird / but the music was / highly enchanting.

  1. ((a))

    highly enchanting.

  2. ((b))

    performed weird

  3. ((c))

    The dancer

  4. ((d))

    but the music was

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

highly enchanting.

68

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

  1. ((a))

    An intricate dance of neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft plays the crucial role in neural communication.

  2. ((b))

    An intricate dance of neurotransmitters in a synaptic cleft plays a crucial role in neural communication.

  3. ((c))

    The intricate dance of neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft plays a crucial role in neural communication.

  4. ((d))

    The intricate dance of neurotransmitters in a synaptic cleft plays the crucial role in neural communication.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

An intricate dance of neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft plays the crucial role in neural communication.

69

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

  1. ((a))

    If you want to have a sound working knowledge of Japanese, you must read this book.

  2. ((b))

    If you want to have an sound working knowledge of Japanese, you must read this book.

  3. ((c))

    If you want to have sound working knowledge of the Japanese, you must read this book.

  4. ((d))

    If you want to have a sound working knowledge of the Japanese, you must read this book.

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Answer: ((a))

If you want to have a sound working knowledge of Japanese, you must read this book.

70

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

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RK Laxman was well-known for his drawings of people in such a highly exaggerated manner as to cause laughter.

  1. ((a))

    articles

  2. ((b))

    sketches

  3. ((c))

    portraits

  4. ((d))

    caricatures

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Answer: ((a))

articles

71

Select the correctly spelled sentence.

  1. ((a))

    The audience applauded the muzicians performance.

  2. ((b))

    The audiance applauded the musicians performance.

  3. ((c))

    The audience applauded the musician's performance.

  4. ((d))

    The audiance applauded the musician's performance.

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Answer: ((a))

The audience applauded the muzicians performance.

72

Select the most appropriate synonym of 'clarify' in the sentence given below.

The last question of the examination paper confused me when it asked to illustrate the Pythagoras' theorem with the help of examples.

  1. ((a))

    Last

  2. ((b))

    Illustrate

  3. ((c))

    Help

  4. ((d))

    Confused

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Answer: ((a))

Last

73

Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the given sentence.

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Sarvana failed in the examination last week and is in extreme depression these days.

  1. ((a))

    In the red

  2. ((b))

    In cold blood

  3. ((c))

    In the doldrums

  4. ((d))

    In the lurch

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Answer: ((a))

In the red

74

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

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Shylock, the Jewish moneylender, and Antonio, the rich Merchant of Venice loathed each other.

  1. ((a))

    lathered

  2. ((b))

    admired

  3. ((c))

    abhorred

  4. ((d))

    latte

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Answer: ((a))

lathered

75

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Head in the clouds

  1. ((a))

    Being impractical

  2. ((b))

    Being punctual and sincere

  3. ((c))

    Working hard

  4. ((d))

    Thinking about the sky and clouds

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Answer: ((a))

Being impractical

76

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Jurisdiction

  1. ((a))

    Governance

  2. ((b))

    Expression

  3. ((c))

    Violation

  4. ((d))

    Descent

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Answer: ((a))

Governance

77

Change the following sentence into positive degree.

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Sushma is one of the smartest girls in the class.

  1. ((a))

    Few girls in the class are as smart as Sushma.

  2. ((b))

    Sushma is the smart girl of the class.

  3. ((c))

    Sushma is smarter than any other girls in the class.

  4. ((d))

    No other girl is as smart as Sushma.

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Answer: ((a))

Few girls in the class are as smart as Sushma.

78

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error in phrasal verb.
Bindu asked Arya to fill out for / her so that she could / take care of / her sick father.

  1. ((a))

    Bindu asked Arya to fill out for

  2. ((b))

    her so that she could

  3. ((c))

    her sick father

  4. ((d))

    take care of

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Answer: ((a))

Bindu asked Arya to fill out for

79

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The restaurant's menu featured a variety of ________ dishes.

  1. ((a))

    delecious

  2. ((b))

    delicous

  3. ((c))

    delicious

  4. ((d))

    delitious

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Answer: ((a))

delecious

80

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

<br>

She is late than we expected.

  1. ((a))

    latter

  2. ((b))

    more late

  3. ((c))

    later

  4. ((d))

    latest

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Answer: ((a))

latter

81

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

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I always prefer a small, cosy cottage ______ a high-rise apartment.

  1. ((a))

    than

  2. ((b))

    for

  3. ((c))

    from

  4. ((d))

    to

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Answer: ((a))

than

82

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.

<br>

Success demands hard work, diligence and perseverance.

  1. ((a))

    Indolence

  2. ((b))

    Coolness

  3. ((c))

    Trouble

  4. ((d))

    Effort

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Answer: ((a))

Indolence

83

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

A person who travels from place to place, especially for work

  1. ((a))

    Vagrant

  2. ((b))

    Nomad

  3. ((c))

    Pilgrim

  4. ((d))

    Itinerant

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Answer: ((a))

Vagrant

84

Choose the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank meaningfully.

His ____________ is a brilliant student.

  1. ((a))

    sune

  2. ((b))

    sun

  3. ((c))

    son

  4. ((d))

    sone

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Answer: ((a))

sune

85

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Woodcutting involves the removal of useless trees first. ______ by medium and finest quality timber trees.

  1. ((a))

    followed

  2. ((b))

    adjusted

  3. ((c))

    enacted

  4. ((d))

    compared

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Answer: ((a))

followed

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

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We are familiar with the quote, " "If winter comes, can spring be far 1?" Winters are depressing, but we bear because we know that it will not 2 till perpetuity. Spring 3 a new life in us. As the spring begins to set itself, the nights become shorter and the days get longer. Gardens and lawns become colourful, buds 4 as flowers, birds chirp and butterflies fly from one flower to another to 5_ on the sweet nectar. The dullness is taken over by brightness.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    behind and far

  2. ((b))

    behind and below

  3. ((c))

    far behind

  4. ((d))

    behind

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Answer: ((a))

behind and far

87

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

  1. ((a))

    hold

  2. ((b))

    last

  3. ((c))

    hold on

  4. ((d))

    rest

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Answer: ((a))

hold

88

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

  1. ((a))

    imbue

  2. ((b))

    immerse

  3. ((c))

    inculcate

  4. ((d))

    infuses

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Answer: ((a))

imbue

89

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

  1. ((a))

    take out

  2. ((b))

    come out

  3. ((c))

    fall over

  4. ((d))

    pull out

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Answer: ((a))

take out

90

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

  1. ((a))

    gulp

  2. ((b))

    food

  3. ((c))

    gobble

  4. ((d))

    suck

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Answer: ((a))

gulp

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