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SSC MTS 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 21 Oct, 2024 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

90 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

Session 1 (40 questions)

1

Rohit made a profit of 22% when he sold a jacket for ₹7,930. Find the cost price of the jacket.

  1. ((a))

    ₹6,500

  2. ((b))

    ₹7,500

  3. ((c))

    ₹7,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹6,000

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Answer: ((a))

₹6,500

2

15 kg of superior quality of wheat is mixed with 5 kg of inferior quality of wheat. The price of superior quality and inferior quality wheat is ₹80 and ₹60, respectively. Find the average price per kg of the mixture.

  1. ((a))

    ₹70

  2. ((b))

    ₹65

  3. ((c))

    ₹150

  4. ((d))

    ₹75

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹70

3

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹3000 as a sum borrowed at 3% per year rate of interest for 3 years.

  1. ((a))

    230

  2. ((b))

    310

  3. ((c))

    270

  4. ((d))

    210

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

230

4

A cylindrical vessel of height 14 cm has outer and inner radii 14 cm and 10 cm, respectively. It is to be filled by transferring water in it by using a small cylinder of height 7 cm and outer and inner radii 7 cm and 5 cm, respectively. What will be the unfilled height of the big vessel after transferring water 6 times by using the smaller cylinder? (Use π=227\pi = \frac{22}{7} )

  1. ((a))

    2.2 cm

  2. ((b))

    3.5 cm

  3. ((c))

    2.9 cm

  4. ((d))

    3.8 cm

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Answer: ((a))

2.2 cm

5

The average age of a husband and wife, and their child 3 years ago, was 27 years, and that of the wife and the child 5 years ago was 20 years. The present age of the husband is:

  1. ((a))

    35 years

  2. ((b))

    45 years

  3. ((c))

    50 years

  4. ((d))

    40 years

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Answer: ((a))

35 years

6

Find the LCM of 8, 12, 18, 24 and 36.

  1. ((a))

    64

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    72

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

64

7

Akshay wants to buy a 6 m wide cloth to make a conical tent having a radius of 12 m and height of 35 m. How many metres of cloth does he need to buy? Take π=227\pi = \frac{22}{7}  Note: Round off the decimals to the nearest whole number.

  1. ((a))

    234

  2. ((b))

    239

  3. ((c))

    233

  4. ((d))

    231

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Answer: ((a))

234

8

The average age of a class of 39 students is 15 years. If the age of the teacher be included, then the average increases by 3 months. Find the age of the teacher.

  1. ((a))

    26 years

  2. ((b))

    27 years

  3. ((c))

    24 years

  4. ((d))

    25 years

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Answer: ((a))

26 years

9

The sum of length and breadth of a rectangle is 68 m and the ratio of length and breadth is 11:23. What is the area of the rectangle (in m2)?

  1. ((a))

    976

  2. ((b))

    1331

  3. ((c))

    253

  4. ((d))

    1012

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Answer: ((a))

976

10

What is the single equivalent price increase for two successive price increases of 12% and 18% on an article?

  1. ((a))

    32.16%

  2. ((b))

    15%

  3. ((c))

    30.24%

  4. ((d))

    30%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32.16%

11

Divyansh invested 1/4 of his capital at 10%, 1/5 at 20% and the remaining at 30% simple interest per annum, respectively. If his annual income is₹3,220, then find the capital (in₹).

  1. ((a))

    13,500

  2. ((b))

    17,000

  3. ((c))

    15,300

  4. ((d))

    14,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13,500

12

Geeta went to her home town at a distance of 270 km from her house. She started her journey at 10:00 a.m. and reached the destination at 02:00 p.m. by travelling 20 km by cab at a speed of 60 km/h and 240 km by train running at a speed of 80 km/h. She covered the remaining distance by an auto to reach her place. What was the speed of the auto?

  1. ((a))

    15 km/h

  2. ((b))

    4 km/h

  3. ((c))

    20 km/h

  4. ((d))

    18 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 km/h

13

If p is directly proportional to q and is p = 7 when q = 6, then what is the value of p when q = 21?

  1. ((a))

    24.0

  2. ((b))

    24.5

  3. ((c))

    23.5

  4. ((d))

    25.0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24.0

14

The average age of 40 students in a class is 12 years. The average age of the students increased by 4 months due to 20 new admissions in the class. The average age of the newly admitted students is:

  1. ((a))

    14 years 6 months

  2. ((b))

    14 years

  3. ((c))

    13 years 4 months

  4. ((d))

    13 years

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Answer: ((a))

14 years 6 months

15

On a 200-m-long circular track, two people start from the same point, at the same time, at speeds of 12 km/h and 15 km/h, respectively. After how much time will they meet again for the first time if they are running in the same direction?

  1. ((a))

    180 seconds

  2. ((b))

    200 seconds

  3. ((c))

    240 seconds

  4. ((d))

    220 seconds

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Answer: ((a))

180 seconds

16

Maria buys a dress for ₹3,000. She could not decide between a discount of 35% and three successive discounts of 20%, 10% and 5%. The difference between both discounts (in ₹) is:

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    68

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    102

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

17

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2500 as a sum borrowed at 3% per year rate of interest for 4 years.

  1. ((a))

    240

  2. ((b))

    340

  3. ((c))

    300

  4. ((d))

    260

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

240

18

The following table shows the production of different types of water bottles (in thousands) in different years.

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The production of which type of water bottles was highest in the year 2012?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    Both B and C

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

19

Shikha sells a bookshelf to Vansh at a loss of 5%, Vansh sells the same bookshelf to Swarnima at a profit of 10%, and Swarnima sells the same bookshelf to Nikhil at a loss of 20%. If Nikhil purchased the bookshelf for ₹16,720, then what was the cost (in ₹) of the bookshelf for Shikha?

  1. ((a))

    18,000

  2. ((b))

    19,500

  3. ((c))

    21,500

  4. ((d))

    20,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18,000

20

The following bar graph represents the quantity of grains produced in a state in the years 2014, 2015 and 2016. Study the graph and answer the question that follows.

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What is the difference in the percentage of wheat production in the year 2014 to the percentage of wheat production in the year 2016? (Round up to two decimal place

  1. ((a))

    2.35%

  2. ((b))

    1.92%

  3. ((c))

    3.45%

  4. ((d))

    4.23%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.35%

21

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))

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

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

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

(12, 77, 5)

(21, 87, 3)

  1. ((a))

    (17, 401, 9)

  2. ((b))

    (11, 188, 6)

  3. ((c))

    (15, 127, 7)

  4. ((d))

    (12, 197, 3)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(17, 401, 9)

24

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))

25

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))

26

In a certain code language, ‘they are smart’ is written as ‘bt mt rt’ and ‘she is smart’ is written as ‘rt kt st’. How is ‘smart’ written in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    mt

  2. ((b))

    rt

  3. ((c))

    kt

  4. ((d))

    st

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

mt

27

BEAR is related to YBXO in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, WATCH is related to TXQZE. To which of the following is LOTUS related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    IJQQP

  2. ((b))

    IKQRP

  3. ((c))

    ILQRP

  4. ((d))

    IJRRP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IJQQP

28

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 bongos are sitars.

No cymbal is a sitar.

Conclusions:

[1] All sitars are bongos.

[2] Some bongos are cymbals.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions [1] and [2] follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion [1] follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion [1] nor [2] follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion [2] follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions [1] and [2] follow

29

Seven people R, S, T, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). G is sitting second to the right of E. Only one person is sitting between G and R. Only one person is sitting between R and T. F is sitting second to the left of D. D is an immediate neighbour of T. How many people are sitting between S and T when counted from the left of S?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

30

12 is related to 61 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 15 is related to 76. To which of the following is 16 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))

    88

  2. ((b))

    81

  3. ((c))

    84

  4. ((d))

    86

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

88

31

In a certain code language, ‘JOKE’ is coded as ‘NIOY’ and ‘TRICKY’ is coded as ‘XLMWOS’. What is the code for ‘SPEAKERS’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    WIJUOYVM

  2. ((b))

    WJHUOYVM

  3. ((c))

    WJIUOYVM

  4. ((d))

    WJIUOYUM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

WIJUOYVM

32

In a certain code language, 253 stands for 'chairs are old', 378 stands for 'make good chairs' and 546 stands for 'lady is old'. Which of the following stands for 'are' in the same code language?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

33

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

28 ÷ 18 + 6 × 6 - 4 = ?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

34

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

<br>

GKS, MQY, SWE, YCK, ?

  1. ((a))

    EIO

  2. ((b))

    EQW

  3. ((c))

    EWR

  4. ((d))

    EIQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EIO

35

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

45 - 33 ÷ 3 × 4 + 67 = 22

  1. ((a))

    ÷ and ×

  2. ((b))

    − and +

  3. ((c))

    − and ×

  4. ((d))
    • and ×
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷ and ×

36

QFRG is related to NCVK in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, KZZO is related to HWDS. To which of the following is ETHW related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    APLZ

  2. ((b))

    BQLA

  3. ((c))

    BPMZ

  4. ((d))

    CRKB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

APLZ

37

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 crocs are frogs.

All crocs are turtles.

Conclusions:

(i) All turtles are frogs.

(ii) At least some frogs are crocs.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (i) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion (i) nor (ii) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (ii) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions (i) and (ii) follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (i) follows.

38

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

25000, 5000, 1000, 200, 40, ?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

39

Six people A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). E is sitting second to the left of C. C is an immediate neighbour of both A and B. F is sitting third to the right of A. How many people are sitting between D and C when counted from the left of D?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

40

In a certain code language, 'win his heart' is written as 'mt pq zr' and 'you will win' is written as 'zr ht gc'. How is 'win' written in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    zr

  2. ((b))

    gc

  3. ((c))

    pq

  4. ((d))

    ht

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

zr

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

Which of the following raw materials is NOT used to prepare the baking soda?

  1. ((a))

    H2O

  2. ((b))

    Na2CO3

  3. ((c))

    NaCl

  4. ((d))

    NH3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

H2O

42

In the South Indian temples, the pyramidal tower is called the ________.

  1. ((a))

    vahan

  2. ((b))

    mandapa

  3. ((c))

    vimana

  4. ((d))

    shikhara

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

vahan

43

What is the duration for which a member of a House of Legislature of a State is, without permission of the House, absent from all meetings, thereof the house may declare his seat vacant?

  1. ((a))

    180 days

  2. ((b))

    90 days

  3. ((c))

    30 days

  4. ((d))

    60 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

180 days

44

Who among the following was the famous ruler of the Gauda Kingdom?

  1. ((a))

    Grahavarman

  2. ((b))

    Rajyavardhan

  3. ((c))

    Shashanka

  4. ((d))

    Rudradaman

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Grahavarman

45

What is the main purpose of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?

  1. ((a))

    Regulating tax collection

  2. ((b))

    Investigating and reporting on financial transactions

  3. ((c))

    Formulating the national budget

  4. ((d))

    Enforcing government policies

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Regulating tax collection

46

Eutrophication is a condition where excessive growth of algal bloom occurs on the surface of a water body because of abundant nutrients. Which of the following are the key nutrients for eutrophication?

  1. ((a))

    Phosphorus and iron

  2. ((b))

    Nitrogen and potassium

  3. ((c))

    Phosphorus and nitrogen

  4. ((d))

    Iron and nitrogen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Phosphorus and iron

47

Select the INCORRECT statement from the following.

  1. ((a))

    The development of the cotton textile industry in Britain led to the decline of Indian textile producers.

  2. ((b))

    Cotton clothes made in England had driven Indian clothes out of the markets of Europe and America in the beginning of the 20th century.

  3. ((c))

    The Sale and Devang communities of South India were famous for weaving.

  4. ((d))

    The first cotton textile mill in India was established in Bombay in 1854.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The development of the cotton textile industry in Britain led to the decline of Indian textile producers.

48

The famous Jain temple of Dilwara, built by Solanki rulers, is located at which place?

  1. ((a))

    Mount Abu

  2. ((b))

    Ajmer

  3. ((c))

    Jaipur

  4. ((d))

    Surat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mount Abu

49

In December 2023, which former Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) CEO and MD joined the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) as Head of Translational Research and Entrepreneurship?

  1. ((a))

    Subramaniam Ramadorai

  2. ((b))

    Natarajan Chandrasekaran

  3. ((c))

    Rajesh Gopinathan

  4. ((d))

    FC Kohli

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Subramaniam Ramadorai

50

'Dollu Kunitha' is primarily a folk dance of which of the following Indian states?

  1. ((a))

    Goa

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Goa

51

Who among the following was the first President of Indian National congress?

  1. ((a))

    Dadabhai Naoroji

  2. ((b))

    Womesh Chandra Banerjee

  3. ((c))

    George Yule

  4. ((d))

    Badruddin Tyabji

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dadabhai Naoroji

52

Which of the following States/Union Territories is included in the 'Areas of Inadequate Rainfall' of India?

  1. ((a))

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. ((b))

    Haryana

  3. ((c))

    Ladakh

  4. ((d))

    Meghalaya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

53

In the year 2010, Commonwealth Games was hosted by which of the following countries?

  1. ((a))

    Canada

  2. ((b))

    Australia

  3. ((c))

    England

  4. ((d))

    India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Canada

54

Which of the following countries hosted the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup cricket in the year 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Pakistan

  2. ((b))

    UAE

  3. ((c))

    India

  4. ((d))

    Sri Lanka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pakistan

55

According to the census of India 2011, which of the following states has the highest percentage of rural population?

  1. ((a))

    Assam

  2. ((b))

    West Bengal

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Bihar

  5. ((e))

    Himachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Assam

56

Coimbatore, which is located in the state of ______, is famous for the cotton textile industry.

  1. ((a))

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Andhra Pradesh

57

The Parliamentary form of Government is a key feature given in the Indian Constitution and its provisions are detailed in Articles ___________ of Part V (Chapter II).

  1. ((a))

    124 to 168

  2. ((b))

    211 to 236

  3. ((c))

    170 to 203

  4. ((d))

    79 to 122

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

124 to 168

58

Hampi Utsava is a colourful cultural festival that emulates the ethos and grandeur of which of the following empires?

  1. ((a))

    Chalukya

  2. ((b))

    Vijayanagara

  3. ((c))

    Kadamba

  4. ((d))

    Satavahana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chalukya

59

In June 2023, which state Government launched a project named ‘Pride’ to provide employment opportunities to the transgender community in diverse and innovative sectors?

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Goa

  3. ((c))

    Sikkim

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan

60

Which of the following is a molecular compound?

  1. ((a))

    CaO

  2. ((b))

    CO2

  3. ((c))

    NaCl

  4. ((d))

    MgSO4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CaO

61

In India, documented by a study, in which level of education is the majority of the population unemployed?

  1. ((a))

    Primary school

  2. ((b))

    Graduate and post-graduate

  3. ((c))

    Middle school

  4. ((d))

    Matriculates

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Primary school

62

Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna was an Indian Carnatic singer born in Sankaraguptam village of which state?

  1. ((a))

    Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Andhra Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Karnataka

63

Which of the following are edible polysaccharides?

  1. ((a))

    Methyl cellulose, chitin and actin

  2. ((b))

    Sucrose, glucose and cellulose

  3. ((c))

    Cellulose, chitin and myosin

  4. ((d))

    Starch, alginates, pectins and chitosans

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Methyl cellulose, chitin and actin

64

Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Hungry Tide'?

  1. ((a))

    Ruskin Bond

  2. ((b))

    RK Narayan

  3. ((c))

    Mulk Raj Anand

  4. ((d))

    Amitav Ghosh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ruskin Bond

65

Odissi dancer ________ was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2022 in the dance category.

  1. ((a))

    Shubhada Varadkar

  2. ((b))

    Niranjan Rout

  3. ((c))

    Kumkum Mohanty

  4. ((d))

    Debi Vasu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shubhada Varadkar

66

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom:

'Hold someone's feet to the fire'

  1. ((a))

    Agree upon a shared venture with full conviction

  2. ((b))

    Take big risks without knowing the consequences

  3. ((c))

    Think over a new proposal

  4. ((d))

    Insist that someone fulfill their promises or obligations

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Agree upon a shared venture with full conviction

67

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Affiliate

  2. ((b))

    Affliction

  3. ((c))

    Anxious

  4. ((d))

    Apraisal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Affiliate

68

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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The practice of having two or more spouses at the same time was quite common in the olden days.

  1. ((a))

    Patricide

  2. ((b))

    Patriarchy

  3. ((c))

    Polygamy

  4. ((d))

    Parochialism

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Patricide

69

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

It is easiest to stay calm than to protest.

  1. ((a))

    more easier

  2. ((b))

    the easier

  3. ((c))

    easy

  4. ((d))

    easier

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Answer: ((a))

more easier

70

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

<br>

Active community involvement __________ a sense of belonging and contributes to the overall well-being of society.

  1. ((a))

    collects

  2. ((b))

    forgets

  3. ((c))

    fails

  4. ((d))

    fosters

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Answer: ((a))

collects

71

Select the appropriate option to fill in the blank.

<br>

I haven’t seen him _______ last week.

  1. ((a))

    since

  2. ((b))

    to

  3. ((c))

    for

  4. ((d))

    beyond

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Answer: ((a))

since

72

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

<br>

The mellow tune of the flute soothes me.

  1. ((a))

    quiet

  2. ((b))

    harsh

  3. ((c))

    golden

  4. ((d))

    lyrical

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Answer: ((a))

quiet

73

The given sentence has an error. Select the option that correctly rectifies the error.

<br>

India is not on war with Pakistan.

  1. ((a))

    at Pakistan

  2. ((b))

    for Pakistan

  3. ((c))

    not at

  4. ((d))

    not of

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Answer: ((a))

at Pakistan

74

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

<br>

A hospital's hyqine is the standard against which cleanliness is measured.

  1. ((a))

    hygiene

  2. ((b))

    hygene

  3. ((c))

    higenie

  4. ((d))

    hygeine

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Answer: ((a))

hygiene

75

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

<br>

Sloppy

  1. ((a))

    Untidy

  2. ((b))

    Humid

  3. ((c))

    Dashing

  4. ((d))

    Rough

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Answer: ((a))

Untidy

76

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

<br>

Some types of _______ suck blood.

  1. ((a))

    leach

  2. ((b))

    latch

  3. ((c))

    leech

  4. ((d))

    leak

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Answer: ((a))

leach

77

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

He will have to / knuckle up really seriously, / if he wants to / crack the upcoming deal.

  1. ((a))

    crack the upcoming deal.

  2. ((b))

    He will have to

  3. ((c))

    knuckle up really seriously

  4. ((d))

    if he wants to

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Answer: ((a))

crack the upcoming deal.

78

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

This boy performed / extremely good / in the / dance competition.

  1. ((a))

    in the

  2. ((b))

    dance competition

  3. ((c))

    extremely good

  4. ((d))

    This boy performed

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Answer: ((a))

in the

79

Select the correct spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence.

<br>

The miracle of resurection is not medically proven.

  1. ((a))

    ressurection

  2. ((b))

    resurrection

  3. ((c))

    resurrecion

  4. ((d))

    resurection

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Answer: ((a))

ressurection

80

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the given sentence.

<br>

Such specifications have revived our designers and manufacturers, whereas this new arrangement will free them.

  1. ((a))

    restrain

  2. ((b))

    senior

  3. ((c))

    swatted

  4. ((d))

    productive

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Answer: ((a))

restrain

81

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

Nagamani, a brave student, lodged a F.I.R. against the criminal.

  1. ((a))

    a F.I.R.

  2. ((b))

    student, lodged

  3. ((c))

    against the criminal

  4. ((d))

    Nagamani, a brave

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Answer: ((a))

a F.I.R.

82

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

<br>

Disposed

  1. ((a))

    Minded

  2. ((b))

    Retained

  3. ((c))

    Detained

  4. ((d))

    Pretended

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Answer: ((a))

Minded

83

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

<br>

We had to study a poem of lamentation, especially for the dead, written by Thomas Gray.

  1. ((a))

    an essay

  2. ((b))

    a report

  3. ((c))

    an elegy

  4. ((d))

    an account

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Answer: ((a))

an essay

84

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

<br>

The team with a high motivation level succeeded in its project despite of the challenges it faced.

  1. ((a))

    The team with

  2. ((b))

    a high motivation level

  3. ((c))

    despite of the challenges it faced.

  4. ((d))

    succeeded in its project

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Answer: ((a))

The team with

85

Select the most appropriate idiom that can complete the given sentence.

<br>

Recent research says that most of our cottage industries lack finance. Thus, they are ________.

  1. ((a))

    taking somebody for a ride

  2. ((b))

    thrown out of gear

  3. ((c))

    worn and torn

  4. ((d))

    under a cloud

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Answer: ((a))

taking somebody for a ride

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

each blank.

<br>

Throughout human history, there have been numerous, strange and unexplainable events that have occurred on our (1)______. From

 mysterious disappearances to bizarre natural phenomena, these (2)_____ continue to captivate our imagination and spark curiosity.

 On 30 June 1908, a massive explosion (3)______ in the remote Tunguska region of Siberia. The (4)_____ of the explosion is still

 debated, but it is believed to have been caused by a meteor or comet. Another fascinating phenomenon, the Bermuda Triangle is a

 region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where ships and planes have mysteriously (5)________.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    home

  2. ((b))

    planet

  3. ((c))

    country

  4. ((d))

    neighbourhood

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Answer: ((a))

home

87

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

  1. ((a))

    changes

  2. ((b))

    events

  3. ((c))

    advent

  4. ((d))

    adventures

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Answer: ((a))

changes

88

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

  1. ((a))

    conspired

  2. ((b))

    came about

  3. ((c))

    appeared

  4. ((d))

    took place

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Answer: ((a))

conspired

89

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

  1. ((a))

    commencement

  2. ((b))

    stages

  3. ((c))

    cause

  4. ((d))

    beginning

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Answer: ((a))

commencement

90

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

  1. ((a))

    invisible

  2. ((b))

    disappeared

  3. ((c))

    besotted

  4. ((d))

    concealed

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Answer: ((a))

invisible

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