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SSC MTS 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 30 Oct, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

In a group of 200 members, 45% are teenagers and the remaining are adults. The average weight of the whole group is 62 kg. If the average weight of teenagers is 56 kg, then the nearest integral value of the average weight of adults is ______.

  1. ((a))

    84 kg

  2. ((b))

    65 kg

  3. ((c))

    79 kg

  4. ((d))

    67 kg

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Answer: ((a))

84 kg

2

The HCF of 21 and 49 is:

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    2

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Answer: ((a))

5

3

The difference between the selling prices with 19% profit and 11% loss is Rs.454.50. What is the cost price of the item?

  1. ((a))

    Rs.1,520

  2. ((b))

    Rs.1,505

  3. ((c))

    Rs.1,525

  4. ((d))

    Rs.1,515

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Answer: ((a))

Rs.1,520

4

The following table shows the percentage population of 4 states below poverty line, and the proportion of male and female.

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If the total population of state D is 85,400, then what is the number of females above poverty line in state D?

  1. ((a))

    51.240

  2. ((b))

    45.230

  3. ((c))

    41.360

  4. ((d))

    48.250

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Answer: ((a))

51.240

5

A person spends 75% of his income. If his income increases by 15% and expenditure decreases by 10%, then what percentage increase will occur in his savings?

  1. ((a))

    67.5%

  2. ((b))

    47.5%

  3. ((c))

    90%

  4. ((d))

    22.5%

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Answer: ((a))

67.5%

6

What is the curved surface area of a right circular cylinder of height 21 cm and radius 3 cm (use π = 22/7)?

  1. ((a))

    546 cm2

  2. ((b))

    540 cm2

  3. ((c))

    486 cm2

  4. ((d))

    396 cm2

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Answer: ((a))

546 cm2

7

The diameter of a hollow hemisphere is 40 cm. Water is filled in it up to its brim. When spherical lead shots each of diameter 0.8 cm are dropped into the hemisphere, three-fifths of the water flows out. How many lead shots were dropped into the hemisphere?

  1. ((a))

    30500

  2. ((b))

    35700

  3. ((c))

    37500

  4. ((d))

    35500

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Answer: ((a))

30500

8

A speed of 16 km/h is the same as:(Up to 1 place of decimal)

  1. ((a))

    4.4 m/sec

  2. ((b))

    8.4 m/sec

  3. ((c))

    2 m/sec

  4. ((d))

    8 m/sec

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Answer: ((a))

4.4 m/sec

9

The cost of painting the surface of a large spherical ball at the rate of ₹2.40 per cm2 is ₹9,240. What is the radius (in cm) of the ball? (Use π=227\pi = \frac{22}{7})

  1. ((a))

    16.5

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    18.5

  4. ((d))

    17.5

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Answer: ((a))

16.5

10

By selling an article for ₹19.5, a dealer makes a profit of 10%. By how much should he increase his selling price (in ₹, rounded off to two decimal place) so as to make a profit of 30%?

  1. ((a))

    3.55

  2. ((b))

    5.55

  3. ((c))

    6.55

  4. ((d))

    4.55

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Answer: ((a))

3.55

11

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2500 as a sum borrowed at 5% per year rate of interest for 4 years.

  1. ((a))

    460

  2. ((b))

    540

  3. ((c))

    440

  4. ((d))

    500

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Answer: ((a))

460

12

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹3000 as a sum borrowed at 5% per year rate of interest for 4 years.

  1. ((a))

    600

  2. ((b))

    560

  3. ((c))

    640

  4. ((d))

    540

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Answer: ((a))

600

13

Gagandeep marks his goods 50% above the cost price and offers a discount of 25% on the marked price to his customers. What is the percentage gain of Gagandeep?

  1. ((a))

    12.5%

  2. ((b))

    12.0%

  3. ((c))

    13.0%

  4. ((d))

    13.5%

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Answer: ((a))

12.5%

14

What will be the average of all the odd numbers from 11 to 71 (both inclusive)?

  1. ((a))

    39

  2. ((b))

    47

  3. ((c))

    41

  4. ((d))

    31

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Answer: ((a))

39

15

S gets 78, 75, 68, 64 and 58 marks in Hindi, English, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, respectively. What are his average marks per subject?

  1. ((a))

    68.8

  2. ((b))

    66.8

  3. ((c))

    68.6

  4. ((d))

    66.6

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Answer: ((a))

68.8

16

If a man takes 36 minutes to cover a certain distance at a speed of 6 km/h, then the distance covered by him is:

  1. ((a))

    3 km

  2. ((b))

    2 km

  3. ((c))

    3.6 km

  4. ((d))

    2.5 km

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Answer: ((a))

3 km

17

The bar graph below shows the number of boys and girls of a certain locality and the number of hours per week that they spend on playing video games.

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The number of boys spending more than 10 hours per week on playing video games is what percentage (rounded off to the nearest integer) more/less than the number of girls spending less than 13 hours per week on playing video games?

  1. ((a))

    26% more

  2. ((b))

    26% less

  3. ((c))

    34% more

  4. ((d))

    34% less

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Answer: ((a))

26% more

18

A cooperative society increases the annual rate of simple interest from 10% to 161216\frac1{2} %, then the yearly income of a person increases by ₹1,077.70. The simple interest (in₹) on the sum at 10% for four years will be:

  1. ((a))

    9,120.3

  2. ((b))

    6,632

  3. ((c))

    16,580

  4. ((d))

    8,240

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Answer: ((a))

9,120.3

19

The average of the first twelve multiples of 11 is:

  1. ((a))

    71.5

  2. ((b))

    68.5

  3. ((c))

    69.5

  4. ((d))

    70.5

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Answer: ((a))

71.5

20

The weight of a sphere is jointly proportional to the cube of its radius and the density of the material of which it is made. The radii of two spheres are 17 : 8 and the densities of materials 3 : 4. If the weight of the second sphere be 40 kg, then the approximate weight of the first sphere is:

  1. ((a))

    96 kg

  2. ((b))

    287.87 kg

  3. ((c))

    123.26 kg

  4. ((d))

    230 kg

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Answer: ((a))

96 kg

21

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

-553, -532, -511, -490, -469, ?

  1. ((a))

    458

  2. ((b))

    -448

  3. ((c))

    -458

  4. ((d))

    448

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Answer: ((a))

458

22

In a certain code language, ‘RESHMA’ is coded as ‘XJEPBO’ and ‘PRITHAM’ is coded as ‘JXEQFOM’. How will ‘GOURI’ be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    FDRLD

  2. ((b))

    FORLC

  3. ((c))

    EORLD

  4. ((d))

    FORLD

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Answer: ((a))

FDRLD

23

U, V, W, X, Y, Z and A are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order).

X sits third to the left of Y. W sits second to the left of V. Only Y sits between A and W. U is not an immediate neighbour of X.

Who sits fourth to the right of Z?

  1. ((a))

    W

  2. ((b))

    Y

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    U

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Answer: ((a))

W

24

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

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 rhinos are birds.

All penguins are birds.

Conclusions:

(I): Some rhinos are penguins.

(II): All birds are penguins.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (II) follows.

26

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 birds are parrot.

All parrots are green.

Conclusions:

(I) All birds are green.

(II) No birds is green.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusion (I) and (II) follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only Conclusion (II) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only Conclusion (I) follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

27

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

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12 ÷ 13 + 128 − 343 × 49 = ?

  1. ((a))

    54

  2. ((b))

    45

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    53

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

54

28

In a certain code language, "PRIZE" is coded as "59764" and "CAKE" is coded as "1423". How is "E" coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    5

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Answer: ((a))

7

29

Select the figure from among the given that will come in place of the question mark (?) and logically complete the

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

30

NUQM is related to PWSO in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, JQMI is related to LSOK. To which of the following is FMIE related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    HOKG

  2. ((b))

    OHGK

  3. ((c))

    OHKG

  4. ((d))

    HOGK

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Answer: ((a))

HOKG

31

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

32

In a certain code language, ‘FRONT’ is coded as ‘21593’ and ‘OFTEN’ is coded as ‘52739’. What is the code for ‘E’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

33

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

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NRT, JNP, FJL, BFH, ?

  1. ((a))

    XDF

  2. ((b))

    XBD

  3. ((c))

    XZS

  4. ((d))

    XAD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

XDF

34

In a certain code language, 'LIME' is coded as '4826' and 'FOLD' is coded as '9378'. What is the code for 'L' in that language?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    7

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Answer: ((a))

4

35

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.)

7, 27

11, 43

  1. ((a))

    15, 59

  2. ((b))

    15, 58

  3. ((c))

    14, 59

  4. ((d))

    14, 58

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Answer: ((a))

15, 59

36

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))

37

 S, T, U, V, W, X and Y are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). Only four people are sitting between S and W when counted from the right of S. Only one person is sitting between W and Y when counted from the left of W. Only two people are sitting between S and X when counted from the left of S. Only two people are sitting between U and Y when counted from the left of U . Only one person is sitting between U and V when counted from the left of V. Who is sitting to the immediate right of X ?

  1. ((a))

    W

  2. ((b))

    V

  3. ((c))

    S

  4. ((d))

    Y

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

W

38

FLLC is related to HNNE in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, AFFW is related to CHHY. To which of the following is PVVM related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    RXXO

  2. ((b))

    XXRO

  3. ((c))

    ROXX

  4. ((d))

    XXOR

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Answer: ((a))

RXXO

39

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

24 + 3 ÷ 8 × 2 – 6 =?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    18.75

  3. ((c))

    −6

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

40

28 is related to 168 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 39 is related to 234. To which of the following is 43 related following the same logic?

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

  1. ((a))

    222

  2. ((b))

    215

  3. ((c))

    217

  4. ((d))

    258

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

222

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

Match the following parties with their reserved symbols and choose the INCORRECT one among the following:

  1. ((a))

    National People's Party – Book

  2. ((b))

    Bahujan Samaj Party – Elephant

  3. ((c))

    All India Trinamool Congress – Sickle

  4. ((d))

    Nationalist Congress party – Clock

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

National People's Party – Book

42

What do you call the body cavity that is lined by mesoderm?

  1. ((a))

    Coelom

  2. ((b))

    Diploblasts

  3. ((c))

    Radial symmetry

  4. ((d))

    Triploblasts

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Coelom

43

With reference to provinces under Mauryan dynasty, which of the following pairs is correct?

  1. ((a))

    Dakshinapatha (South) - Ujjain

  2. ((b))

    Uttarapatha (North) - Suvarnagiri

  3. ((c))

    Avantiratha (West) - Taxila

  4. ((d))

    Prachyapatha (East) - Toshali

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dakshinapatha (South) - Ujjain

44

Meher had two large chunks of coal. She set fire to the first chunk and broke the second one into pieces. Help Meher understand what kind of changes happened to the two chunks of coal at the end of the activity by choosing all the applicable statements.

A. Both chunks of coal underwent physical changes only.

B. The changes were reversible for the first chunk of coal only.

C. Only physical changes took place for the second chunk of coal.

D. Both chunks of coal underwent chemical changes only.

E. The first case is an example of chemical changes.

  1. ((a))

    Only D

  2. ((b))

    Only A and B

  3. ((c))

    Only B and D

  4. ((d))

    Only C and E

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only D

45

As per the 2011 census, which of the following union territories had the lowest population?

  1. ((a))

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. ((b))

    Chandigarh

  3. ((c))

    Puducherry

  4. ((d))

    Lakshadweep

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

46

With which of the following organisations was Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, a teacher of Hindu College of Calcutta, associated?

  1. ((a))

    Paramahansa Mandali

  2. ((b))

    Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

  3. ((c))

    Rahnumai Mazdayasan Sabha

  4. ((d))

    Young Bengal Movement

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Paramahansa Mandali

47

In which of the following empires of South India was the Kamalapuram tank built in the 15th century?

  1. ((a))

    Vijayanagara

  2. ((b))

    Bidar

  3. ((c))

    Bijapur

  4. ((d))

    Chola

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vijayanagara

48

In May 2023, who was sworn in as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner of India?

  1. ((a))

    GC Murmu

  2. ((b))

    Amit Khare

  3. ((c))

    Suresh N Patel

  4. ((d))

    PK Srivastava

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GC Murmu

49

Gangubai Hangal, a renowned Indian music personality, is recognised for her contributions in which of the following fields?

  1. ((a))

    Rabindra Sangeet

  2. ((b))

    Hindustani Classical Music

  3. ((c))

    Sufi Music

  4. ((d))

    Ghazal Singing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rabindra Sangeet

50

On 19 July 2023, who was appointed as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard?

  1. ((a))

    BS Raju

  2. ((b))

    Rakesh Pal

  3. ((c))

    K Natarajan

  4. ((d))

    VK Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BS Raju

51

Which of the following National Waterways (NW) is associated with the Udyogamandal and the Champakkara canals?

  1. ((a))

    NW-10

  2. ((b))

    NW-3

  3. ((c))

    NW-5

  4. ((d))

    NW-25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NW-10

52

In basketball, how many points are awarded when a basket is scored from outside the 6.25-metre line?

  1. ((a))

    Five points

  2. ((b))

    Six points

  3. ((c))

    Three points

  4. ((d))

    Two points

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Five points

53

In which of the following states is the Mamallapuram Utsav celebrated?

  1. ((a))

    Kerala

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Uttarakhand

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kerala

54

Most of the Harappan sites are primarily divided into ________ parts.

  1. ((a))

    six

  2. ((b))

    four

  3. ((c))

    eight

  4. ((d))

    two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

six

55

What is the role of a commercial bank in the economy?

  1. ((a))

    To print and issue currency

  2. ((b))

    To set interest rates for the entire banking system

  3. ((c))

    To provide financial services, such as accepting deposits, lending money and facilitating payments

  4. ((d))

    To regulate the money supply

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To print and issue currency

56

 Which of the following is NOT considered as a Fundamental Duty?

  1. ((a))

    To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture

  2. ((b))

    To uphold and protect secularism

  3. ((c))

    To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India

  4. ((d))

    To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture

57

Scissor style and Western Roll are the techniques used in:

  1. ((a))

    long jump

  2. ((b))

    high jump

  3. ((c))

    triple jump

  4. ((d))

    pole vault

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

long jump

58

Large tidal waves caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption are known as a ________.

  1. ((a))

    hurricane

  2. ((b))

    tsunami

  3. ((c))

    typhoon

  4. ((d))

    tornado

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

hurricane

59

As a part of the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922, the angry peasants had set ablaze the police station of which place?

  1. ((a))

    Kakori

  2. ((b))

    Dhaka

  3. ((c))

    Dandi

  4. ((d))

    Chauri Chaura

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kakori

60

Which of the following rivers flows north of the Tropic of Cancer in India?

  1. ((a))

    Mahanadi

  2. ((b))

    Tapi

  3. ((c))

    Penganga

  4. ((d))

    Yamuna

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mahanadi

61

The Huttari dance, observed as an annual tradition, is a leisurely performance that takes place during the harvesting season in __________.

  1. ((a))

    Telangana

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Andhra Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Telangana

62

What is the study of the interactions between living organisms and their environment called?

  1. ((a))

    Biology

  2. ((b))

    Geology

  3. ((c))

    Chemistry

  4. ((d))

    Ecology

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Answer: ((a))

Biology

63

If labour is employed in a job but is not actually utilised for the production of goods and services, it is known as:

  1. ((a))

    seasonal unemployment

  2. ((b))

    educated unemployment

  3. ((c))

    disguised unemployment

  4. ((d))

    urban unemployment

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Answer: ((a))

seasonal unemployment

64

Which Kuchipudi dancer received National Nritya Shiromani Award 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Anita Sharma

  2. ((b))

    Anindita Neogy Anaam

  3. ((c))

    Aparna Satheesan

  4. ((d))

    Jatin Goswami

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Anita Sharma

65

The God of Small Things is a novel authored by whom among the following authors?

  1. ((a))

    Fakira

  2. ((b))

    Rohinton Misty

  3. ((c))

    Arundhati Roy

  4. ((d))

    Shashi Tharoor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fakira

66

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

Despite the challenges, / the team is determined to / completed / the project on time and within budget.

  1. ((a))

    completed

  2. ((b))

    Despite the challenges

  3. ((c))

    the team is determined to

  4. ((d))

    the project on time and within budget

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Answer: ((a))

completed

67

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

The military operation was part of a conspiracy against national security.

  1. ((a))

    Enthusiasm

  2. ((b))

    Motivation

  3. ((c))

    Willfulness

  4. ((d))

    Plot

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Answer: ((a))

Enthusiasm

68

Select the most appropriate idiom to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence.

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We were asked to vote for the candidates by raising our hands to indicate voting for or against a proposition.

  1. ((a))

    changing hands

  2. ((b))

    tipping our hands

  3. ((c))

    getting out of hand

  4. ((d))

    a show of hands

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Answer: ((a))

changing hands

69

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

Ritu is a diligent girl who looks after her aged parents.

  1. ((a))

    stupid

  2. ((b))

    lethargic

  3. ((c))

    innocent

  4. ((d))

    hardworking

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Answer: ((a))

stupid

70

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

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Ally

  1. ((a))

    Enemy

  2. ((b))

    Infamy

  3. ((c))

    Dreamy

  4. ((d))

    Gloomy

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Answer: ((a))

Enemy

71

The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the segment with the grammatical error.
I was surprised / to see my / daughter, Manya, riding her / new bicycle confident.

  1. ((a))

    new bicycle confident

  2. ((b))

    daughter, Manya, riding her

  3. ((c))

    to see my

  4. ((d))

    I was surprised

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Answer: ((a))

new bicycle confident

72

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

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The irrational fear of snakes

  1. ((a))

    Xenophobia

  2. ((b))

    Ophidiophobia

  3. ((c))

    Necrophobia

  4. ((d))

    Nomophobia

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Answer: ((a))

Xenophobia

73

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

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I agreed with your assessment.

  1. ((a))

    Supported

  2. ((b))

    Rejected

  3. ((c))

    Doubted

  4. ((d))

    Disagreed

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Answer: ((a))

Supported

74

select the most appropriate idiom/phrase to fill in the blank and complete the sentence.

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It was all _____________. He did not really mean what he said.

  1. ((a))

    tongue in cheek

  2. ((b))

    blue in the face

  3. ((c))

    tuck in

  4. ((d))

    a storm in a tea cup

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Answer: ((a))

tongue in cheek

75

Identify the preposition that needs to be omitted to correct the sentence.

They live near to the park.

  1. ((a))

    to

  2. ((b))

    live

  3. ((c))

    near

  4. ((d))

    They

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Answer: ((a))

to

76

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Sacrilege

  2. ((b))

    Committee

  3. ((c))

    Assesment

  4. ((d))

    Exaggeration

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Answer: ((a))

Sacrilege

77

Select the grammatically correct sentence from the given options.

  1. ((a))

    The responsibility is given to each student to keep quieter during the seminar.

  2. ((b))

    The responsibility was given to each student to keep quiet during the seminar.

  3. ((c))

    The responsibility was given to each student to keep quieter during the seminar.

  4. ((d))

    The responsibility was give to each student to keep quieter during the seminar.

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Answer: ((a))

The responsibility is given to each student to keep quieter during the seminar.

78

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

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The ________ model who can be selected for this advertisement is Meera Narayan.

  1. ((a))

    more better

  2. ((b))

    most best

  3. ((c))

    most good

  4. ((d))

    best

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Answer: ((a))

more better

79

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.

<br>

Manisha set apart with her friends to explore the countryside.

  1. ((a))

    set in

  2. ((b))

    set out

  3. ((c))

    set aside

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required

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Answer: ((a))

set in

80

Select the option with the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.

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The delta of river __________ looks like a bird's foot because a lot of sediment is carried into the calm sea water.

  1. ((a))

    Missisippi

  2. ((b))

    Missisipi

  3. ((c))

    Mississippi

  4. ((d))

    Missispppi

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Answer: ((a))

Missisippi

81

Select the sentence that has a grammatical error.

  1. ((a))

    The company came up with a brilliant marketing strategy.

  2. ((b))

    She always comes down with a cold in winter.

  3. ((c))

    He came across an interesting article while researching.

  4. ((d))

    We came in the meeting room quietly.

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Answer: ((a))

The company came up with a brilliant marketing strategy.

82

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the context of the following sentence.

<br>

We should go to the Himalayas this spring.

  1. ((a))

    A water body

  2. ((b))

    A season

  3. ((c))

    Coiled metal

  4. ((d))

    To jump

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Answer: ((a))

A water body

83

Select the option that correctly rectifies the underlined spelling error in the given sentence.

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In the first half century after U.S. independence, a major preportion of the nation's labour force shifted from the agricultural to the manufacturing sector.

  1. ((a))

    priporson

  2. ((b))

    proportion

  3. ((c))

    preoption

  4. ((d))

    prepesion

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Answer: ((a))

priporson

84

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

Cuba is known as the sugar bowl of the world. It is part of the Caribbean ____________. This country ______________ a lot of sugar in the decade of 1960s.

  1. ((a))

    sector; created

  2. ((b))

    region; produced

  3. ((c))

    stretch; processed

  4. ((d))

    area; cropped

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Answer: ((a))

sector; created

85

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

How long have you been ________ these contact lenses?

  1. ((a))

    swimming

  2. ((b))

    wearing

  3. ((c))

    prevailing

  4. ((d))

    seeing

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Answer: ((a))

swimming

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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A weed is an untamed plant that (1)______ where it is not wanted, usually among gardens or crops. The majority of weeds are (2)____. While some are toxic to horses and cattle, others harm mature crops by (3)____them of water, sunlight, soil and minerals. There are various ways that weeds (4). They are (5)_____ transported from one location to another as trash, dust or fodder.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    perfects

  2. ((b))

    spreads

  3. ((c))

    evolves

  4. ((d))

    amends

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Answer: ((a))

perfects

87

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

  1. ((a))

    dangerous

  2. ((b))

    delicates

  3. ((c))

    grace

  4. ((d))

    vices

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Answer: ((a))

dangerous

88

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

  1. ((a))

    depriving

  2. ((b))

    relieving

  3. ((c))

    spoiling

  4. ((d))

    digesting

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Answer: ((a))

depriving

89

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

  1. ((a))

    breach

  2. ((b))

    propagate

  3. ((c))

    entertain

  4. ((d))

    extension

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Answer: ((a))

breach

90

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

  1. ((a))

    rare

  2. ((b))

    frequently

  3. ((c))

    consequence

  4. ((d))

    every

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Answer: ((a))

rare

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