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SSC MTS 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 30 Oct, 2024 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

The average monthly pocket money of Ram and Shyam is ₹2,460, Shyam and Manohar is ₹2,380 and Manohar and Ram is ₹2,760. Find the monthly pocket money of Ram alone.

  1. ((a))

    ₹2,048

  2. ((b))

    ₹2,840

  3. ((c))

    ₹2,408

  4. ((d))

    ₹2,480

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹2,048

2

If the diameter of a hemisphere is 14cm, then the total surface area of the hemisphere is

  1. ((a))

    454 cm2

  2. ((b))

    624 cm2

  3. ((c))

    462 cm2

  4. ((d))

    554 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

454 cm2

3

Three bells toll at intervals of 12, 15 and 18 minutes, respectively. If all the three bells toll together at 8 a.m., when will they toll together next?

  1. ((a))

    8 a.m.

  2. ((b))

    11 a.m.

  3. ((c))

    3 p.m.

  4. ((d))

    10 a.m.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 a.m.

4

A bag contains coins of 1 rupee, 0.5 rupee and 0.25 rupee in the ratio of 5: 6: 8. If the total amount of money in the bag is ₹420,find the number of coins of type1 rupee, 0.5 rupee and 0.25 rupee are:

  1. ((a))

    212,232,312

  2. ((b))

    210,252,336

  3. ((c))

    216,252,292

  4. ((d))

    208,272,352

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

212,232,312

5

The marked price of a washing machine is ₹15,000. A retailer buys it at ₹11,250, after getting two successive discount of 15% and another rate which is illegible. What is the second discount rate?

  1. ((a))

    8378\frac{3}7%

  2. ((b))

    10111310\frac{11}{13}%

  3. ((c))

    124912\frac{4}9%

  4. ((d))

    11131711\frac{13}{17}%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8378\frac{3}7%

6

What will be the total surface area (in cm2) of a right circular cone with base diameter 14 cm and height 24 cm? (Take π = 227\frac{22}{7})

  1. ((a))

    708

  2. ((b))

    704

  3. ((c))

    700

  4. ((d))

    712

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

708

7

Rahul sells an article at 8% above its cost price. If he had bought it at 5% less than what he had paid for it and sold it at ₹8 less, he would have gained 12%. Find the cost price of the article

  1. ((a))

    ₹650

  2. ((b))

    ₹550

  3. ((c))

    ₹700

  4. ((d))

    ₹500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹650

8

If the price of a commodity is increased by 10% and 20% successively, what is the net percentage increase/decrease in its price, if it is further decreased by 25%?

  1. ((a))

    1% Decrease

  2. ((b))

    5% Decrease

  3. ((c))

    5% Increase

  4. ((d))

    1% Increase

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1% Decrease

9

A man travels from Town A to Town B. The following table shows the distance travelled by him in 4 hours.

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During his journey from Town A to Town B, in which hour does the man cover the maximum distance?

  1. ((a))

    1st hour

  2. ((b))

    2nd hour

  3. ((c))

    3rd hour

  4. ((d))

    4th hour

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1st hour

10

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2000 as a sum borrowed at 8% per year rate of interest for 6 years.

  1. ((a))

    1000

  2. ((b))

    960

  3. ((c))

    900

  4. ((d))

    920

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1000

11

12 solid spheres of the same size are made by melting a solid cylinder of 16 cm diameter and 4 cm height. The diameter of each sphere is:

  1. ((a))

    4×213cm4 \times 2^{\frac{1}{3}} cm

  2. ((b))

    6×213cm6 \times 2^{\frac{1}{3}} cm

  3. ((c))

    8×213cm8 \times 2^{\frac{1}{3}} cm

  4. ((d))

    12×213cm12 \times 2^{\frac{1}{3}} cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4×213cm4 \times 2^{\frac{1}{3}} cm

12

If the average of nine numbers is 360, then what is the sum of the nine numbers?

  1. ((a))

    3420

  2. ((b))

    1620

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    3240

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3420

13

A money lender lent out ₹40,000 in two parts, one at 7% p.a. and the other at 6% p.a.. If the total annual simple interest on the amount is ₹2,550, what is the amount of money lent at 7%?

  1. ((a))

    ₹21,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹18,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹15,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹26,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹21,000

14

What sum (in ₹) will earn a simple interest of ₹240 in 2 years at 4% per year rate of interest?

  1. ((a))

    3000

  2. ((b))

    1500

  3. ((c))

    4000

  4. ((d))

    6000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3000

15

Two sections A and B of class VIII consist of 42 and 38 students, respectively. If the average marks of section A is 400 and that of section B is 320, find the average marks of the whole class.

  1. ((a))

    360

  2. ((b))

    576

  3. ((c))

    362

  4. ((d))

    310

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

360

16

Study the below graph carefully and answer the question.

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What is the percentage increase in the price of Diesel from April to July (rounded off to one digit after decimal)?

  1. ((a))

    69.5%

  2. ((b))

    88.8%

  3. ((c))

    76.5%

  4. ((d))

    89.3%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

69.5%

17

By selling an article for ₹19.5, a dealer makes a profit of 25%. By how much should he increase his selling price (in ₹) so as to make a profit of 50%?

  1. ((a))

    6.9

  2. ((b))

    5.9

  3. ((c))

    4.9

  4. ((d))

    3.9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.9

18

A thief is noticed by a policeman from a distance of 400 m. The thief starts running at a speed of 8 km/h and the policeman chases him at a speed of 9 km/h. What is the distance between them after 18 minutes?

  1. ((a))

    200 m

  2. ((b))

    300 m

  3. ((c))

    150 m

  4. ((d))

    100 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

200 m

19

A thief seeing a policeman from a distance of 525 metres started running at a speed of 18 km/h. The policeman chased him immediately with a speed of 27 km/h. What is twice the distance covered by the policeman to catch the thief?

  1. ((a))

    3175 m

  2. ((b))

    3125 m

  3. ((c))

    3100 m

  4. ((d))

    3150 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3175 m

20

In Class I there are 12 students of average age 20 years, and in Class II there are 16 students of average age 23 years. What is the average age (approximately) of both the classes?

  1. ((a))

    17.6 years

  2. ((b))

    20.7 years

  3. ((c))

    21.7 years

  4. ((d))

    15.3 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17.6 years

21

POEN is related to LKAJ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, RADIUS is related to NWZEQO. To which of the following is LOGIC related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    HKCEY

  2. ((b))

    HKCFY

  3. ((c))

    GKCEY

  4. ((d))

    HGCFY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HKCEY

22

LJPN is related to SQWU in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, JHNL is related to QOUS. To which of the following is OMSQ related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    VTZX

  2. ((b))

    TVZX

  3. ((c))

    TVXZ

  4. ((d))

    VTXZ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VTZX

23

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))

24

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

<br>

Statements:

All doors are locks.

Some doors are keys.

<br>

Conclusions:

(i) Some locks are keys.

(ii) Some keys are doors.

  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

25

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

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(X)

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

26

In a certain code language, ‘I like music’ is written as ‘mo ro go’ and ‘can I go’ is writtenas ‘ho mo bo’. How is ‘I’ writtenin the given language?

  1. ((a))

    go

  2. ((b))

    bo

  3. ((c))

    mo

  4. ((d))

    ho

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

go

27

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

9 × 2 −(150 ÷ 5) + 24 + (32÷ 8) × 6 + 15 = 71

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

  1. ((a))

    6 and 5

  2. ((b))

    2 and 6

  3. ((c))

    9 and 6

  4. ((d))

    5 and 15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 and 5

28

Identify the figure given in the options which when out in place of ? will logically complete the series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29

Seven colleagues (L, M, N, O, P, Q, R) are sitting around a circular meeting table, all facing towards the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). O is sitting to the immediate right of L, while P is sitting to the immediate left of L. Only Q is sitting between R and N, and another one of R’s immediate neighbours is M, who is also an immediate neighbour of O. Which two of the following are not immediate neighbours?

  1. ((a))

    Q and N

  2. ((b))

    P and N

  3. ((c))

    O and R

  4. ((d))

    R and M

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Q and N

30

2 is related to 9 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 4 is related to 65. To which of the following is 8 related, following the same logic?

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

  1. ((a))

    517

  2. ((b))

    515

  3. ((c))

    511

  4. ((d))

    513

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

517

31

In a certain code language, ‘you may laugh’ is coded as ‘CD EJ KO’ and ‘may I go’ is coded as ‘TK PO EJ’. How is ‘may’ coded in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    EJ

  2. ((b))

    PO

  3. ((c))

    CD

  4. ((d))

    TK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EJ

32

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

 5, 16, 60, 236, 940, ?

  1. ((a))

    678

  2. ((b))

    3756

  3. ((c))

    4678

  4. ((d))

    6899

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

678

33

Lalla, Bablu, Mahesh, Abdul, Arif, Surekha and Kiku are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). Lalla sits 2nd to the right of Bablu. Mahesh sits 3rd to the left of Abdul. Arif sits to the immediate left of Abdul. Surekha is an immediate neighbour of Bablu. Kiku is not an immediate neighbour of Surekha. Who sits third to the right of Abdul?

  1. ((a))

    Lalla

  2. ((b))

    Kiku

  3. ((c))

    Surekha

  4. ((d))

    Babu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lalla

34

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

102 − 36 + 59 ÷ 4 × 2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

35

In a certain code language, 'GET' is coded as ‘50’ and 'CAB' is coded as ‘76’. How will 'RUN' be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    28

  2. ((b))

    29

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    31

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28

36

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

<br>

Statements:

All laptops are desktops.

No desktop is a computer.

<br>

Conclusions:

(I) No laptop is a computer.

(II) Some computers are desktops.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusion I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusion I and II follow

37

In a code language, 'XCMY' is coded as ‘AHPD’ and 'PGVK' is coded as ‘SLYP’. How will 'JOCH' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    PSDN

  2. ((b))

    NRFK

  3. ((c))

    MTFM

  4. ((d))

    LTDL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PSDN

38

11 is related to 57 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 14 is related to 72. To which of the following is 17 related, following the same logic?

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[NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 12 - Operations on 12 such as addition/subtraction/multiplication to 12 are to be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

  1. ((a))

    89

  2. ((b))

    85

  3. ((c))

    83

  4. ((d))

    87

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

89

39

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))

40

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

TQQ, PRM, LSI, HTE, ?

  1. ((a))

    DUA

  2. ((b))

    EUB

  3. ((c))

    DUB

  4. ((d))

    EUA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DUA

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

Which state in India has the highest population density as per the 2011 census?

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    West Bengal

  4. ((d))

    Bihar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

42

Who among the following started the Khilafat Movement against the British government?

  1. ((a))

    Syed Nabiullah and MA Ansari

  2. ((b))

    Shaukat Ali and Mohammad Ali

  3. ((c))

    Syed Raza Ali and Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  4. ((d))

    Maulana Mazharul Haque and Mian Abdul Aziz

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Syed Nabiullah and MA Ansari

43

Which of the following country’s official language is Sinhala?

  1. ((a))

    Maldives

  2. ((b))

    Sri Lanka

  3. ((c))

    Myanmar

  4. ((d))

    Nepal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maldives

44

Who among the following Dance Gurus got Padma Vibhushan in the year 2000?

  1. ((a))

    Ileana Citarist

  2. ((b))

    Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. ((c))

    Bipin Singh

  4. ((d))

    Birju Maharaj

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ileana Citarist

45

Who among the following authors wrote ‘Kamayani’, ‘Dhruvswamini’, ‘Kankal’, ‘Titli’, ‘Skandagupta’, ‘Lahar’ and ‘Mamta’?

  1. ((a))

    Jaishankar Prasad

  2. ((b))

    Suryakant Tripathi Nirala

  3. ((c))

    Bhisham Sahni

  4. ((d))

    Krishna Sobti

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jaishankar Prasad

46

There shall be a/an ________ with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President in the exercise of his functions.

  1. ((a))

    Council of Ministers

  2. ((b))

    Attorney General for India

  3. ((c))

    Parliament

  4. ((d))

    Council of States

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Council of Ministers

47

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. ((a))

    Chlorine has the highest electron affinity, while fluorine has the highest electronegativity. 

  2. ((b))

    Fluorine has the highest electron affinity, while chlorine has the highest electronegativity. 

  3. ((c))

    Fluorine has the highest electron affinity and the highest electronegativity.

  4. ((d))

    Fluorine has the highest electron affinity, while bromine has the highest electronegativity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chlorine has the highest electron affinity, while fluorine has the highest electronegativity. 

48

In which game are terms like break, cannons, cue, potting, and kissed commonly used?

  1. ((a))

    Golf

  2. ((b))

    Polo

  3. ((c))

    Billiards

  4. ((d))

    Chess

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Golf

49

Who was sent as an envoy to China during the time of Muhammad bin Tughluq?

  1. ((a))

    Ziauddin Barani

  2. ((b))

    Al-Beruni

  3. ((c))

    Hasan Nizami

  4. ((d))

    Ibn Battuta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ziauddin Barani

50

Who has been appointed as the 'UPI Safety Ambassador' by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to enhance safety awareness on digital payment platforms in November 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Taapsee Pannu

  2. ((b))

    Ayushmann Khurrana

  3. ((c))

    Pankaj Tripathi

  4. ((d))

    Rajkummar Rao

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Taapsee Pannu

51

Which Indian city hosted the Women's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy event in 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Ranchi

  2. ((b))

    Bhubaneshwar

  3. ((c))

    Bhopal

  4. ((d))

     New Delhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ranchi

52

Who is known to have revived Bharatanatyam dance form in its modern version today?

  1. ((a))

    Rukmini Devi

  2. ((b))

    T. Balasaraswati

  3. ((c))

    Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. ((d))

    Mallika Sarabhai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rukmini Devi

53

Megasthenes was an ambassador who was sent to the court of which Indian ruler by the Greek ruler, Seleucus Nicator?

  1. ((a))

    Ashoka

  2. ((b))

    Chandragupta

  3. ((c))

    Bindusara

  4. ((d))

    Pushyamitra Shunga

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ashoka

54

Who among the following founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 with the help of MG Ranade?

  1. ((a))

    Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  2. ((b))

    Mahatma Gandhi

  3. ((c))

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  4. ((d))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gopal Krishna Gokhale

55

On 25 August 2023, which State Government expanded its ongoing 'Breakfast Scheme' for students of classes 1 to 5, studying in 31,008 government schools across the State?

  1. ((a))

    Jharkhand

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Goa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jharkhand

56

Which chemical compound is commonly utilised as a preservative in tomato sauce?

  1. ((a))

    Green Tea Extract

  2. ((b))

    Carnosic Acid

  3. ((c))

    Vinegar

  4. ((d))

    Sodium Benzoate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Green Tea Extract

57

The Guindy National Park is located in which state?

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan

58

In which Indian state do we find caves named after elephant statues found in it?

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Odisha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan

59

Which country was a major importer of dye intermediates and castor oils from India in 2022-23?

  1. ((a))

    Japan

  2. ((b))

    Belgium

  3. ((c))

    China

  4. ((d))

    Brazil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Japan

60

The Krebs cycle of aerobic respiration is carried out within which of the following cell organelles?

  1. ((a))

    Lysosome

  2. ((b))

    Ribosome

  3. ((c))

    Nucleus

  4. ((d))

    Mitochondria

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lysosome

61

When the pH value of soils is more than 7.5, they are considered to be:

  1. ((a))

    slightly acidic soils

  2. ((b))

    alkaline soils

  3. ((c))

    strongly acidic soils

  4. ((d))

    neutral soils

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

slightly acidic soils

62

The cultural sport of Maharashtra, 'dahi-handi' is associated with which festival?

  1. ((a))

    Krishna Janmashtami

  2. ((b))

    Ramnavmi

  3. ((c))

    Holi

  4. ((d))

    Ganesh Chaturthi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Krishna Janmashtami

63

Which of the following dance performances begins with the Kelikottu?

  1. ((a))

    Kathakali

  2. ((b))

    Odissi

  3. ((c))

    Kathak

  4. ((d))

    Bharatanatyam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kathakali

64

The budget of the central government is known as the _____.

  1. ((a))

    union budget

  2. ((b))

    annual expected budget

  3. ((c))

    state budget

  4. ((d))

    revised budget

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

union budget

65

What writ means ‘We Command’?

  1. ((a))

    Certiorari

  2. ((b))

    Habeas Corpus

  3. ((c))

    Mandamus

  4. ((d))

    Prohibition

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Certiorari

66

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

We went to Bowbazar in Kolkata to see the buildings for the lodging and accommodation of soldiers.

  1. ((a))

    barracks

  2. ((b))

    padlocks

  3. ((c))

    hostels

  4. ((d))

    inns

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

barracks

67

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

The company decided / to phase up its / outdated technology / and embrace innovation.

  1. ((a))

    and embrace innovation.

  2. ((b))

    The company decided

  3. ((c))

    outdated technology

  4. ((d))

    to phase up its

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

and embrace innovation.

68

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

<br>

Fabricate

  1. ((a))

    Construct

  2. ((b))

    Garments

  3. ((c))

    Fascinate

  4. ((d))

    Floral

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Construct

69

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Fantastic

  1. ((a))

    Fanciful

  2. ((b))

    Practical

  3. ((c))

    Graceful

  4. ((d))

    Delicate

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Answer: ((a))

Fanciful

70

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

You must adhere to the rules of this place.

  1. ((a))

    Comply

  2. ((b))

    Strict

  3. ((c))

    Remember

  4. ((d))

    Aware

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Answer: ((a))

Comply

71

Select the most appropriate adjective to fill in the blank.

<br>

After coming from a long journey he said, "It feels so _______ to be home".

  1. ((a))

    better

  2. ((b))

    good

  3. ((c))

    much good

  4. ((d))

    best

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Answer: ((a))

better

72

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

A word, number, or other figure that looks the same when viewed (or rotated) upside down.

  1. ((a))

    Anadiplosis

  2. ((b))

    Alliteration

  3. ((c))

    Anagram

  4. ((d))

    Ambigram

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Answer: ((a))

Anadiplosis

73

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.

<br>

The sports teacher saw across the game and punished the students who were cheating in the game.

  1. ((a))

    underneath

  2. ((b))

    through

  3. ((c))

    beside

  4. ((d))

    beneath

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Answer: ((a))

underneath

74

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Vigilante

  2. ((b))

    Masquerade

  3. ((c))

    Squadroun

  4. ((d))

    Caricature

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Answer: ((a))

Vigilante

75

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

<br>

Piquant

  1. ((a))

    Bitter

  2. ((b))

    Bland

  3. ((c))

    Delicious

  4. ((d))

    Delectable

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Answer: ((a))

Bitter

76

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Choronology

  2. ((b))

    Competent

  3. ((c))

    Soliloquy

  4. ((d))

    Protein

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Answer: ((a))

Choronology

77

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error in the usage of indefinite articles.

We have invited / our friends / for a / dinner.

  1. ((a))

    dinner

  2. ((b))

    We have invited

  3. ((c))

    our friends

  4. ((d))

    for a

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Answer: ((a))

dinner

78

Select the idiom that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the given sentence meaningfully.

The negotiations reached a point where both parties had to (confront the consequences of their actions) and make tough decisions.

  1. ((a))

    face the music

  2. ((b))

    break a leg

  3. ((c))

    cut corners

  4. ((d))

    get cold feet

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Answer: ((a))

face the music

79

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

If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Mohan is still confused about his higher studies.

  1. ((a))

    No error 

  2. ((b))

    Mohan is still

  3. ((c))

    his higher studies

  4. ((d))

    confused about 

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Answer: ((a))

No error 

80

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Postuer

  2. ((b))

    Gesture

  3. ((c))

    Culture

  4. ((d))

    Lecture

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Answer: ((a))

Postuer

81

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

My old car was pressed into service as an emergency vehicle for my ailing grandmother.

  1. ((a))

    Cared for by old people

  2. ((b))

    Asking for special maintenance

  3. ((c))

    To use for a particular purpose when a special need occurs.

  4. ((d))

    Used to take someone to the hospital

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Answer: ((a))

Cared for by old people

82

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

<br>

Ramya would gladly help Manya if you had asked her.

  1. ((a))

    is to gladly help

  2. ((b))

    will gladly help

  3. ((c))

    was to have gladly helped

  4. ((d))

    would have gladly helped

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Answer: ((a))

is to gladly help

83

Select the grammatically correct sentence from the given options.

  1. ((a))

    The hard disc of a computer on a desk needs to be repaired at the earliest.

  2. ((b))

    A hard disc of the computer on the desk needs to be repaired at the earliest.

  3. ((c))

    The hard disc of the computer on the desk needs to be repaired at the earliest.

  4. ((d))

    The hard disc of a computer on the desk needs to be repaired at an earliest.

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Answer: ((a))

The hard disc of a computer on a desk needs to be repaired at the earliest.

84

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

<br>

Gregarious

  1. ((a))

    Sociable

  2. ((b))

    Isolated

  3. ((c))

    Introverted

  4. ((d))

    Reserved

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Answer: ((a))

Sociable

85

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

The manager had / thrown up the / drunk people sitting / inside his office premises.

  1. ((a))

    drunk people sitting

  2. ((b))

    inside his office premises

  3. ((c))

    thrown up the

  4. ((d))

    The manager had

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Answer: ((a))

drunk people sitting

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>

Man, it would seem, has (1)______ from arboreal apes. They lived a happy life in tropical forests, eating coconuts when they were hungry, and throwing them at each other when they were not. They were (2)______ occupied in gymnastics and acquired an (3)______ which to us is truly (4)__. But after some millions of years of this arboreal paradise, their numbers increased to the point where the supply of coconuts was no longer (5)____.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    descended

  2. ((b))

    ascended

  3. ((c))

    recommended

  4. ((d))

    extended

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Answer: ((a))

descended

87

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

  1. ((a))

    perpetually

  2. ((b))

    professionally

  3. ((c))

    bisectionally

  4. ((d))

    conspiratorially

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Answer: ((a))

perpetually

88

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

  1. ((a))

    civility

  2. ((b))

    density

  3. ((c))

    agility

  4. ((d))

    variability

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Answer: ((a))

civility

89

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

  1. ((a))

    disappointing

  2. ((b))

    boring

  3. ((c))

    astonishing

  4. ((d))

    frightening

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Answer: ((a))

disappointing

90

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

  1. ((a))

    deficient

  2. ((b))

    delicate

  3. ((c))

    adequate

  4. ((d))

    consecrate

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Answer: ((a))

deficient

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