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SSC MTS 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 22 Oct, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

90 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

During the evening patrolling, a policeman noticed a thief snatching a lady’s mobile phone at a distance of 200 m. The thief starts running at a speed of 15 km/hr. If the policeman is chasing him at a speed of 16 km/hr, then the time taken to catch the thief is:

  1. ((a))

    18 minutes

  2. ((b))

    12 minutes

  3. ((c))

    24 minutes

  4. ((d))

    30 minutes

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Answer: ((a))

18 minutes

2

A television costs ₹20,500 for a trader. He fixes its marked price as ₹24,000 and gives a discount of 15%.He further gives a discount of 5% for cash payment. Find his percentage of profit or loss.

  1. ((a))

    Gain 5945 \frac{9}4%

  2. ((b))

    Loss 5145 \frac{1}4%

  3. ((c))

    Gain 51945 \frac{19}4%

  4. ((d))

    Loss 519415 \frac{19}{41}%

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Answer: ((a))

Gain 5945 \frac{9}4%

3

The average of 42 numbers is 25 and that of other 28 numbers is 40. What is the average of all the numbers?

  1. ((a))

    31

  2. ((b))

    70

  3. ((c))

    69

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31

4

What sum (in ₹) will earn a simple interest of ₹240 in 4 years at 8% per year rate of interest?

  1. ((a))

    1000

  2. ((b))

    375

  3. ((c))

    1500

  4. ((d))

    750

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1000

5

When 80% of a number is added to 80, the result is the same number. Find the number.

  1. ((a))

    420

  2. ((b))

    380

  3. ((c))

    320

  4. ((d))

    400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

420

6

A cylindrical tube, which is open at both ends, is crafted from a metal. The internal diameter of the tube is 12 cm, and its length is 35 cm. The metal throughout has a thickness of 2 cm. Determine the total surface area (in cm²) of the metal tube.

(Use π=227\pi = \frac{22}{7})

  1. ((a))

    3696

  2. ((b))

    3256

  3. ((c))

    3854

  4. ((d))

    3145

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3696

7

The perimeter of a rhombus is 160 cm and one of its diagonals has a length 50 cm. Find the area (in cm2) of the rhombus.

  1. ((a))

    28039280\sqrt{39}

  2. ((b))

    30039300\sqrt{39}

  3. ((c))

    25039250\sqrt{39}

  4. ((d))

    17539175\sqrt{39}

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Answer: ((a))

28039280\sqrt{39}

8

The average of runs scored by a player in 22 innings is 40 runs. How many runs should he score in the 23rd innings so that his average is increased by 6 runs?

  1. ((a))

    148 runs

  2. ((b))

    178 runs

  3. ((c))

    188 runs

  4. ((d))

    158 runs

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Answer: ((a))

148 runs

9

In a box, Refrigerator covers and Washing Machine covers are in the ratio of 7 : 11. If the Washing Machine covers are 660, how many Refrigerator covers are there?

  1. ((a))

    430

  2. ((b))

    410

  3. ((c))

    420

  4. ((d))

    400

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Answer: ((a))

430

10

A mixture of 85 litres of alcohol and water contains 20% of water. How much water (in litres) must be added to the above mixture to make the water 25% of the resulting mixture?

  1. ((a))

    5235\frac2{3}

  2. ((b))

    3233\frac2{3}

  3. ((c))

    6136\frac1{3}

  4. ((d))

    4134\frac1{3}

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Answer: ((a))

5235\frac2{3}

11

P, Q, and R start running around a circular track and complete one round in 18, 22 and 30 seconds, respectively. In how much time will they meet again at the starting point?

  1. ((a))

    16 min 30 sec 

  2. ((b))

    16 min 50 sec 

  3. ((c))

    11 min 30 sec

  4. ((d))

    11 min 50 sec

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Answer: ((a))

16 min 30 sec 

12

Aditya bought a mobile for ₹21,500 and sold it for ₹18,500. Find the loss percentage (up to two decimal places) in the complete process.

  1. ((a))

    10.69%

  2. ((b))

    12.38%

  3. ((c))

    13.95%

  4. ((d))

    11.25%

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Answer: ((a))

10.69%

13

The given table shows the number of employees in four organisations during three years.

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What is the average number of employees in organisation B, C and D in 2023?

  1. ((a))

    1678

  2. ((b))

    1898

  3. ((c))

    1520

  4. ((d))

    1799

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Answer: ((a))

1678

14

The Total surface area of a right circular cone is 704 cm2. If the radius of the cone is 7 cm, then the length of the slant height is:

(Use π=227\pi = \frac{22}7)

  1. ((a))

    17.5 cm

  2. ((b))

    19 cm

  3. ((c))

    31.5 cm

  4. ((d))

    25 cm

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Answer: ((a))

17.5 cm

15

A borrows ₹7,500 for 4 years at 8% p.a. simple interest. B borrows the same amount at simple interest of 9% for the first year, 10% for the second year and 6% for the next two years. What is simple interest paid by A and B in total (in ₹)?

  1. ((a))

    4,275

  2. ((b))

    4,175

  3. ((c))

    4,725

  4. ((d))

    4,545

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4,275

16

The given bar given shows the income and expenditure (in ₹ lakh) of 5 companies (A, B, C, D, and E) in the year 2022. Study the graph and answer the question that follows.

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Which company earned the maximum percentage profit in the year 2022?

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    E

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B

17

Find the HCF of the numbers 216, 360 and 504.

  1. ((a))

    72

  2. ((b))

    108

  3. ((c))

    252

  4. ((d))

    180

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

72

18

There are two types of dal. Type 1 dal costs ₹100 per kg and type 2 dal costs ₹120 per kg, respectively. If both the dal are mixed in the ratio 2 : 3, find the cost of the mixed dal per kg.

  1. ((a))

    ₹110

  2. ((b))

    ₹115

  3. ((c))

    ₹114

  4. ((d))

    ₹112

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Answer: ((a))

₹110

19

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹3000 as a sum borrowed at 9% per year rate of interest for 4 years.

  1. ((a))

    1120

  2. ((b))

    1020

  3. ((c))

    1080

  4. ((d))

    1040

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1120

20

A refrigerator manufacturer earns 15% profit by selling each refrigerator for ₹17,250. If the production cost is increased by 18%, then what should be the new selling price of a refrigerator set so as to gain a profit of 18%?

  1. ((a))

    ₹20,886

  2. ((b))

    ₹34,086

  3. ((c))

    ₹19,094

  4. ((d))

    ₹21,032

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹20,886

21

UKCT is related to QGYP in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, LPBR is related to HLXN. To which of the following is DGYJ related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    ZCUF

  2. ((b))

    XBUF

  3. ((c))

    ZBSF

  4. ((d))

    YCSE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ZCUF

22

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))

23

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

In a certain code language, ‘SANE’ is coded as ‘5168’ and ‘GOAT’ is coded as ‘6437’.What is the code for ‘A’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

25

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 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.)

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(8, 24, 12)

(16, 20, 5)

  1. ((a))

    (21, 88, 16)

  2. ((b))

    (17, 75, 18)

  3. ((c))

    (13, 24, 8)

  4. ((d))

    (19, 57, 12)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(21, 88, 16)

26

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

5, 15, 45, 135, 405, ?

  1. ((a))

    1215

  2. ((b))

    2255

  3. ((c))

    1315

  4. ((d))

    1125

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1215

27

I, J, K, L, M, N and O are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). J sits fourth to the right of I. K sits to the immediate right of J. L sits to the immediate right of I. N sits fourth to the left of M. M is not an immediate neighbour of K. How many people sit between O and N when counted from the right of O?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

28

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

14 ÷ 12 − 2 + 2 × 16 = ?

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    42

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

29

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))

30

This question has two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the given statements.

Statements:

All jugs are taps.

Some taps are hats.

Conclusions:

(I) Some taps are jugs.

(II) All hats are jugs.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (I) follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (II) follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusion (I) and (II) follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (I) follows

31

Find the missing term in the below series:

B2, C3, E5, G7, __, M13, Q17.

  1. ((a))

    I10

  2. ((b))

    K11

  3. ((c))

    J10

  4. ((d))

    H7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I10

32

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))

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Answer: ((a))

33

In a certain code language, 'LIFE' is coded as '5289' and 'FINE' is coded as '9758'. What is the code for 'N' in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

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.

Statements:

Some potatoes are tomatoes.

No tomato is an onion.

Conclusions:

(I) Some tomatoes may be potatoes.

(II) No potato is an onion.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

35

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

3 – 2 ÷ 8 × 4 + 2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

36

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 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

(5, 40, 7)

(12, 65, 5)

  1. ((a))

    (3, 14, 3)

  2. ((b))

    (6, 24, 2)

  3. ((c))

    (2, 10, 3)

  4. ((d))

    (9, 41,5)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(3, 14, 3)

37

DG 25 is related to FH 21 in a certain way. In the same way, GI 19 is related to IJ 15. To which of the following is MI 24 related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    OK 20

  2. ((b))

    OJ 20

  3. ((c))

    PJ 20

  4. ((d))

    PO 20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OK 20

38

In a certain code language, ‘COPY’ is coded as ‘2465’ and ‘PLAN’ is coded as ‘3759’. What is the code for ‘P’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

39

In a certain code language, ‘MALT’ is coded as ‘6284’ and ‘TUNE’ is coded as ‘9758’. What is the code for ‘T’ in that language?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

40

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

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

0.25 g of an organic compound, on treatment with fuming nitric acid followed by AgNO3, gave 0.22 g of AgBr. The percentage of bromine in the compound is ______.

  1. ((a))

    34.04%

  2. ((b))

    88.00%

  3. ((c))

    37.45%

  4. ((d))

    50.00%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34.04%

42

Rani ki Vav is a UNESCO world heritage monument, situated in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Haryana

  2. ((b))

    Gujarat

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Haryana

43

Bathukamma festival is celebrated in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Telangana

  3. ((c))

    Manipur

  4. ((d))

    Chhattisgarh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh

44

What is the collection of Vedic hymns or ‘mantras’ called?

  1. ((a))

    Samhita

  2. ((b))

    Smriti

  3. ((c))

    Shruti

  4. ((d))

    Upanishad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Samhita

45

Usha Barle, who won Padma Shri 2023, is popularly associated with which genre of music?

  1. ((a))

    Lavani

  2. ((b))

    Pandwani

  3. ((c))

    Panihari

  4. ((d))

    Kajari

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lavani

46

In which of the following years India hosted the Women's Asia Cup ODI Cricket?

  1. ((a))

    2005

  2. ((b))

    2007

  3. ((c))

    2004

  4. ((d))

    2006

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2005

47

Alarmel Valli was associated with which of the following dances?

  1. ((a))

    Odissi

  2. ((b))

    Bharatanatyam

  3. ((c))

    Kathak

  4. ((d))

    Manipuri

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odissi

48

When protein-rich glutinous egg white is heated, it turns to solid white due to:

  1. ((a))

    Protein Denaturation

  2. ((b))

    Emulsification

  3. ((c))

    Fermentation

  4. ((d))

    Gluten Formation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Protein Denaturation

49

In which of the following states are the Nor Westers known as 'Bardoisila'?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Assam

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Goa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

50

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A) Balshastri Jambhekar started the first Anglo- Marathi newspaper - 'Darpan', in 1832.

B) He is remembered as the father of Marathi journalism.

C) Balshastri Jambhekar published the first Marathi monthly magazine - 'Digdarshan' in 1840.

  1. ((a))

    Only B

  2. ((b))

    Only A

  3. ((c))

    Both A and B

  4. ((d))

    A, B and C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only B

51

Identify the correct statement with reference to the Padma awards.

  1. ((a))

    The Padma award can be used as a suffix or prefix to the awardees’ name

  2. ((b))

    The total number of Padma awards to be given in a year should not more than 150.

  3. ((c))

    The Padma Awards are given annually.

  4. ((d))

    The names of the awardees are never published in the Gazette of India.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Padma award can be used as a suffix or prefix to the awardees’ name

52

Which of the following is NOT a component of revenue receipt?

  1. ((a))

    Amount borrowed from World Bank

  2. ((b))

    GST

  3. ((c))

    Fees paid for the registration of property

  4. ((d))

    Grant received by UNESCO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Amount borrowed from World Bank

53

According to the Census of India 2011, what was the population growth rate in Kerala?

  1. ((a))

    4.91%

  2. ((b))

    15.01%

  3. ((c))

    8.10%

  4. ((d))

    12.65%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.91%

54

In April 2023, who was appointed as the chairman of the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) by the centre?

  1. ((a))

    Arvind Kumar

  2. ((b))

    Arun Sinha

  3. ((c))

    Anil Dhasmana

  4. ((d))

    Ajit Doval

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arvind Kumar

55

Which of the following is an example of the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent?

  1. ((a))

    Tomb of Tansen

  2. ((b))

    Safdarjung's tomb

  3. ((c))

    Humayun’s tomb

  4. ((d))

    Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tomb of Tansen

56

According to the Census 2011, what was the annual population growth rate of India (in percentage)?

  1. ((a))

    1.97%

  2. ((b))

    2.16%

  3. ((c))

    2.22%

  4. ((d))

    1.64%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.97%

57

The Indian Forest Service was created under the All India Service Act, 1951 in ______.

  1. ((a))

    1954

  2. ((b))

    1966

  3. ((c))

    1060

  4. ((d))

    1957

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1954

58

Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry is included in which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Article 48

  2. ((b))

    Article 47

  3. ((c))

    Article 46

  4. ((d))

    Article 45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 48

59

In which of the following Indian states is the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium located?

  1. ((a))

    West Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

West Bengal

60

The famous English novel 'Em and the Big Hoom' is written by:

  1. ((a))

    Esther David

  2. ((b))

    Amitav Ghosh

  3. ((c))

    Jerry Pinto

  4. ((d))

    Shashi Tharoor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Esther David

61

Which of the following is NOT an element of weather?

  1. ((a))

    Temperature

  2. ((b))

    Humidity

  3. ((c))

    Plants

  4. ((d))

    Rainfall

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Temperature

62

Which of the following organisms is used in bread and alcohol industries?

  1. ((a))

    Clostridium

  2. ((b))

    Nitrobacter

  3. ((c))

    Yeast

  4. ((d))

    Penicillium

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Clostridium

63

In Union Budget 2023-24, annual production of 5 MMT under Green Hydrogen Mission is to be targeted by the year ________ to facilitate transition of the economy to low carbon intensity.

  1. ((a))

    2032

  2. ((b))

    2030

  3. ((c))

    2023

  4. ((d))

    2027

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2032

64

The Prime Minister in India is ________.

  1. ((a))

    a nominal executive

  2. ((b))

    the real executive

  3. ((c))

    the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces

  4. ((d))

    the head of the judiciary

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a nominal executive

65

According to the Census of India 2011, what is the share of workforce engaged in the agriculture sector?

  1. ((a))

    54.6%

  2. ((b))

    65.3%

  3. ((c))

    48.9%

  4. ((d))

    45.8%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

54.6%

66

Select the correct spelling to fill in the blank.

Wedding is an auspicious _______ for all.

  1. ((a))

    occassion

  2. ((b))

    occation

  3. ((c))

    occasion

  4. ((d))

    ocassion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

occassion

67

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Commence

  1. ((a))

    Subvert

  2. ((b))

    Exert

  3. ((c))

    Start

  4. ((d))

    Escort

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Subvert

68

In the given sentence, one of the four underlined words is incorrectly spelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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She dabbled in drawing and painting, but scalpture was her favourite medium.

  1. ((a))

    drawing

  2. ((b))

    favourite

  3. ((c))

    dabbled

  4. ((d))

    scalpture

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

drawing

69

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

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I couldn't believe how ______ the math problem was; it took me hours to solve it.

  1. ((a))

    good

  2. ((b))

    complicated

  3. ((c))

    simply

  4. ((d))

    easily

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

good

70

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

Sarah and Fidaa entered into an agreement to share the resources that are currently accessible.

  1. ((a))

    Sarah and Fidaa are entering into an agreement to share the resources that are currently accessible.

  2. ((b))

    Sarah and Fidaa will enter into an agreement to share the resources that are currently accessible.

  3. ((c))

    Sarah and Fidaa had entered into an agreement to share the resources that are currently accessible.

  4. ((d))

    Sarah and Fidaa were entered into an agreement to share the resources that are currently accessible.

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Answer: ((a))

Sarah and Fidaa are entering into an agreement to share the resources that are currently accessible.

71

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.

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When Mr. Bhanot was told a few years back that he needed to lose _____ or face health problems, he transformed his life with the _____ of a personal trainer.

  1. ((a))

    weight, help

  2. ((b))

    money, instructions

  3. ((c))

    wait, assistance

  4. ((d))

    patience, guidance

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Answer: ((a))

weight, help

72

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

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Confession is good for the soul ____________ after the soul has been claimed.

  1. ((a))

    since

  2. ((b))

    though

  3. ((c))

    still

  4. ((d))

    even

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Answer: ((a))

since

73

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She was a ________, ________ __________astronaut.

  1. ((a))

    smart, tall, Indian

  2. ((b))

    tall, smart, Indian

  3. ((c))

    smart, Indian, tall

  4. ((d))

    tall, Indian, smart

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Answer: ((a))

smart, tall, Indian

74

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

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Callous

  1. ((a))

    Augment

  2. ((b))

    Desolate

  3. ((c))

    Tender

  4. ((d))

    Beguile

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Answer: ((a))

Augment

75

Select the most appropriate synonym for the given word.

Species

  1. ((a))

    Whole

  2. ((b))

    Type

  3. ((c))

    Detail

  4. ((d))

    Multiply

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Answer: ((a))

Whole

76

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Tranquil

  1. ((a))

    Composed

  2. ((b))

    Serene

  3. ((c))

    Shabby

  4. ((d))

    Unquiet

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Answer: ((a))

Composed

77

Identify the word with a spelling error in the following sentence. Select the option that correctly rectifies the error.

In Shakespeare’s play ‘Hamlet’, Hamlet’s flaw is defined as procrustineition.

  1. ((a))

    pracrostination

  2. ((b))

    procristineition

  3. ((c))

    procrustination

  4. ((d))

    procrastination

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Answer: ((a))

pracrostination

78

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

Mary is the quieter student of the class.

  1. ((a))

    quiet

  2. ((b))

    most quiet

  3. ((c))

    more quiet

  4. ((d))

    quietest

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Answer: ((a))

quiet

79

Select the sentence with the most appropriate degree of adjective.

  1. ((a))

    She is the talent of all musicians in the orchestra.

  2. ((b))

    She is the talentedest musician in the orchestra.

  3. ((c))

    She is more talented musician in the orchestra.

  4. ((d))

    She is the most talented musician in the orchestra.

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Answer: ((a))

She is the talent of all musicians in the orchestra.

80

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

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Ms. Malathi is old much to join a college now.

  1. ((a))

    a college now

  2. ((b))

    to join

  3. ((c))

    Ms. Malathi is

  4. ((d))

    old much

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Answer: ((a))

a college now

81

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Let the cat out of the bag

  1. ((a))

    To buy a cat and a bag

  2. ((b))

    To reveal a secret

  3. ((c))

    To not allow a cat into the bag

  4. ((d))

    To release a cat out of a bag

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Answer: ((a))

To buy a cat and a bag

82

Based on the situation in the sentence, choose the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

You cannot ______________ before replicating your successes and achievements multiple times; otherwise, people will deem your success a stroke of dumb luck.

  1. ((a))

    play devil's advocate

  2. ((b))

    sit on the fence

  3. ((c))

    cut to the chase

  4. ((d))

    rest on your laurels

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Answer: ((a))

play devil's advocate

83

Select the correct indefinite article to fill in the blank.

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My neighbour is ______ passionate photographer.

  1. ((a))

    one

  2. ((b))

    an

  3. ((c))

    a

  4. ((d))

    the

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Answer: ((a))

one

84

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bracketed word in the sentence given below.

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Surrounded by lush greenery, the house stood __________ (submissively) atop a hill.

  1. ((a))

    Sturdily

  2. ((b))

    Deftly

  3. ((c))

    Magically

  4. ((d))

    Proudly

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Answer: ((a))

Sturdily

85

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

Shebna decided to take a break in social media, but she found it difficult to disconnect completely.

  1. ((a))

    a break of social media

  2. ((b))

    a break from social media

  3. ((c))

    a break up social media

  4. ((d))

    a break down social media

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Answer: ((a))

a break of social media

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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Education is fundamental for achieving full human potential, developing an equitable and (1)__________ society, and promoting national development. Providing universal (2)__________ quality education is the key to India’s continued ascent, and leadership on the global stage in terms of economic growth, social justice and equality, scientific advancement, national integration, and cultural preservation. Universal high-quality education is the best way (3)__________ for developing and maximising our country's rich talents and resources for the good (4)__________ the individual, the society, the country and the world. India (5)___________ the highest population of young people in the world over the next decade, and our ability to provide high-quality educational opportunities to them will determine the future of our country.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    just

  2. ((b))

    much

  3. ((c))

    such

  4. ((d))

    more

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Answer: ((a))

just

87

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

  1. ((a))

    access at

  2. ((b))

    access to

  3. ((c))

    access from

  4. ((d))

    access for

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Answer: ((a))

access at

88

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

  1. ((a))

    outcome

  2. ((b))

    output

  3. ((c))

    result

  4. ((d))

    forward

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Answer: ((a))

outcome

89

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

  1. ((a))

    of

  2. ((b))

    from

  3. ((c))

    at

  4. ((d))

    for

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Answer: ((a))

of

90

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

  1. ((a))

    will have

  2. ((b))

    were having

  3. ((c))

    might had

  4. ((d))

    can has

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Answer: ((a))

will have

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