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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 11 July 2022 Shift 1)

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General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

1

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

2

Select the option that is related to the sixth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the third number is related to the fourth number. 

56 : 11 :: 34 : 7 :: ? : 13

  1. ((a))

    76

  2. ((b))

    54

  3. ((c))

    84

  4. ((d))

    62

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Answer: ((a))

76

3

In a certain code language, 'GOP' is coded as '38' and 'HVN' is coded as '44'. How will 'PNG' be coded in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    42

  2. ((b))

    37

  3. ((c))

    29

  4. ((d))

    32

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Answer: ((a))

42

4

In a certain code language, 'COFFEE' is coded as '40', 'LEMON' is coded as '59', and 'GINGER' is coded as '60'. How will 'TEA' be coded in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    43

  2. ((b))

    26

  3. ((c))

    29

  4. ((d))

    32

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Answer: ((a))

43

5

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. 

TV : MO :: GR : ?

  1. ((a))

    AK

  2. ((b))

    ZL 

  3. ((c))

    ZK

  4. ((d))

    AM

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Answer: ((a))

AK

6

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

7

In a certain code language, 'hairs are golden black' is coded as '@ rm pr kt', 'golden bells are sound' is coded as 'ak @ kt #', and 'bells being loud' is coded as '# jm jk'. What can be the code for 'bells sound' in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    ak @

  2. ((b))

    ak #

  3. ((c))

    ak jm 

  4. ((d))

    jm jk

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Answer: ((a))

ak @

8

After interchanging the given two numbers (not digits), what will be the value of the given equation? 

5 and 6 

6 × 12 - 4 + 5 - 1 = ?

  1. ((a))

    41

  2. ((b))

    61

  3. ((c))

    51

  4. ((d))

    71

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

41

9

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

IDK, LFL, OHM, RJN, ?

  1. ((a))

    TLN

  2. ((b))

    ULO

  3. ((c))

    STO

  4. ((d))

    SLP

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Answer: ((a))

TLN

10

In a certain code language, 'TAPE' is coded as '4825', 'SHART' is coded as '93814', and 'TUBE' is coded as '4675'. What is the code for the letter 'E' in that code language? 

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((a))

5

11

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

57, 59, 56, 60, ?, 61, 54

  1. ((a))

    55

  2. ((b))

    53

  3. ((c))

    54

  4. ((d))

    63

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55

12

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13

6 boys, J, K, L, M, N and P, are sitting around a rectangular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). 4 boys are sitting in the corners, and 1 boy is sitting in the middle of each shorter side of the table. N is second to the right of K and second to the left of J. M is exactly opposite to N, and M is not sitting in the corner. 

Which of the following statements is definitely correct? 

I. L and P are both next to N. 

II. K is diagonally opposite to L.

  1. ((a))

    Only II is correct.

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II is correct.

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II are correct.

  4. ((d))

    Only I is correct.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only II is correct.

14

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

12, 37, 110, 331, 992, ?

  1. ((a))

    2947

  2. ((b))

    2867

  3. ((c))

    2977

  4. ((d))

    2877

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Answer: ((a))

2947

15

Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term. 

USER : USRE :: TIRING : TRNIIG :: DEVOTED : ?

  1. ((a))

    DOVTEED

  2. ((b))

    DDEEVTO

  3. ((c))

    DEDETOV

  4. ((d))

    VTOEEDD

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Answer: ((a))

DOVTEED

16

The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded? 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

17

The weight of seven women W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, W6 and W7 are compared. The weight of W4 is more than W7. The weight of W5 is more than only three women and the weight of W2 is less than only W1 and W3. If the weight of W7 is the lowest, then the minimum number of women who have weight more than W6 is? 

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

18

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: 

Akshay earns more than Rajnish who earns more than Sam. 

Sam earns less than Dixit. 

Conclusions: 

I. Akshay earns more than Sam.

II. Dixit earns more than Akshay.

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II follow 

  2. ((b))

    Only I follows 

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II follows 

  4. ((d))

    Only II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Both I and II follow 

19

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

(13, 12, 2) 

(25, 22, 6)

  1. ((a))

    (26, 22, 10) 

  2. ((b))

    (15, 5, 15) 

  3. ((c))

    (6, 3, 6)

  4. ((d))

    (24, 12, 19)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(26, 22, 10) 

20

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: 

I. No yellow is green. 

II. Some pink are yellow. 

Conclusions: 

I. No green is yellow. 

II. Some yellow are pink. 

III. All green are pink.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusions I and II follow. 

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion III folllows. 

  3. ((c))

    Conclusions I, II and III follow. 

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusions II and III follow.

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusions I and II follow. 

21

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at AB as show. 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

8 boys G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N are sitting around a square table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Four boys are sitting at the corner and four boys are sitting in the middle of the sides. J is the immediate neighbour of G and H and he is sitting at a corner. M is the immediate neighbour of N and K. L is the sitting in the middle of the side. G is not sitting opposite to L. N is towards the immediate right of H. 

Who is sitting diagonally opposite to I?

  1. ((a))

    L

  2. ((b))

    K

  3. ((c))

    N

  4. ((d))

    J

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

L

23

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

20 ÷ 6 + 10 - 5 × 2 = 2

  1. ((a))

    5 and 10

  2. ((b))

    6 and 10 

  3. ((c))

    10 and 20 

  4. ((d))

    5 and 6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 and 10

24

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. 

CRAW : DZIX:: MOCK:?

  1. ((a))

    PYLN 

  2. ((b))

    PLXN

  3. ((c))

    PXMN

  4. ((d))

    PXLN 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PYLN 

25

Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the pattern (rotation not allowed). 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

26

In a family of six males and a few females, the average monthly consumption of grain per head is 14.4 kg. If the average monthly consumption per head is 20 kg in the case of males and 6 kg in the case of females, find the number of females in the family? 

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

27

Read the given pie chart and answer the given question. 

What is the average number of Scale I officers in the bank D, E, and F?

  1. ((a))

    90

  2. ((b))

    85

  3. ((c))

    80

  4. ((d))

    75

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

90

28

At what rate of simple interest per annum will a sum triple itself after 30 years? [Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.] 

  1. ((a))

    6.67%

  2. ((b))

    4.75%

  3. ((c))

    8.33%

  4. ((d))

    3.33%

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Answer: ((a))

6.67%

29

24 women and 9 men can complete piece of work in 18 days. Each women takes twice the amount of time taken by a man to finish the work. In how many days can only 9 men finish the same work? 

  1. ((a))

    42

  2. ((b))

    35

  3. ((c))

    39

  4. ((d))

    48

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Answer: ((a))

42

30

The average age of eight girls is y years. 5 new girls having ages (in years) by y+3, y-6, y+15, y+8, and y+6, join the class. What is the new average age of the class? 

  1. ((a))

    (y+2) years 

  2. ((b))

    (y+6) years 

  3. ((c))

    (y+3) years 

  4. ((d))

    (y+1) years

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Answer: ((a))

(y+2) years 

31

The total surface area of a closed cube is 128 cm2 more than the area of a square. If the length of each side of the cube is 8 cm, then what is the length of each side of the square?

  1. ((a))

    16 cm

  2. ((b))

    12 cm

  3. ((c))

    18 cm

  4. ((d))

    9 cm

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Answer: ((a))

16 cm

32

The bar graph given below provides information about the lifetime (in hours) of neon lamps. Study the given graph and answer the question that follows. 

The number of neon lamps have a life of 600 hours or more but less than 900 hours is:

  1. ((a))

    180

  2. ((b))

    245

  3. ((c))

    270

  4. ((d))

    305

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Answer: ((a))

180

33

The average of ten numbers is 24. If each number is divided by 2, then what will be the new average? 

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

34

The difference between the simple interest and the compound interest at the same rate for Rs. 32,000 for 2 years is Rs. 80. What is the rate of interest, if in the case of compound interest, interest is compounded annually? 

  1. ((a))

    8% per annum 

  2. ((b))

    2% per annum

  3. ((c))

    5% per annum 

  4. ((d))

    12% per annum 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8% per annum 

35

600 - A = 65% of 200. What is the value of A? 

  1. ((a))

    450

  2. ((b))

    470

  3. ((c))

    490

  4. ((d))

    460

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

450

36

What is the greatest number which, on dividing 342 and 480, leaves remainder of 6 and 4, respectively? 

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

37

What should come in place of the question mark (?) for the following mathematical statement to be true? 

(9576 ÷ 21) × (462 ÷ 42) - 563 × 8 = (?)3

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

38

The side of a square is equal to 40% of the radius of a sphere. If the volume of the sphere is 500π3500\pi \over 3m3, then what is the area of the square?

  1. ((a))

    2 m2

  2. ((b))

    1 m2

  3. ((c))

    9 m2

  4. ((d))

    4 m2

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Answer: ((a))

2 m2

39

A fabric seller sells 65 m of cloth for Rs. 5,850 at a profit of Rs. 11 per metre of cloth. What is the cost price of 1 m of cloth?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 70

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 89

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 80

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 79

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 70

40

As per the data shown in the table given, what is the ratio of the students aged below 18 years to the students aged 18 years or above? 

Age group6-99-1212-1515-1818-2121-24
Number of Students14261812177
  1. ((a))

    4 ∶ 3

  2. ((b))

    35 ∶ 27

  3. ((c))

    35 ∶ 12

  4. ((d))

    5 ∶ 9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 ∶ 3

41

A teacher distributes some sweets among his four students in the ratio of 13{1\over3} ∶ 151 \over 5 ∶ 161 \over 6 ∶  141\over4. What is the minimum number of sweets that the teacher should have, so that the sweets needs to be broken into parts to be shared?

  1. ((a))

    57

  2. ((b))

    77

  3. ((c))

    76

  4. ((d))

    71

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

57

42

2 candidates contested an election. The winning candidate got 52% of the valid votes and won by a margin of 360 votes. If 10% of votes were declared invalid, then what was the total number of votes polled? 

  1. ((a))

    11,000

  2. ((b))

    10,000

  3. ((c))

    8,000

  4. ((d))

    12,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11,000

43

Prakash bought 2 items, paying the same price for each of them. He sold one item at a profit of 20% and the other item at a profit of 25%. What is the overall percentage profit he made? 

  1. ((a))

    37.5%

  2. ((b))

    24.5%

  3. ((c))

    16.5%

  4. ((d))

    22.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37.5%

44

The speed of Ashu is 15 km/h more than the speed of Vishnu. They start moving in the same direction at the same time, but initially Vishu is ahead of Ashu by a certain distance. If Ashu crosses Vishu 6 hours after they start moving, what is the initial distance between them? 

  1. ((a))

    45 km

  2. ((b))

    60 km 

  3. ((c))

    90 km

  4. ((d))

    80 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45 km

45

If 25% discount is given on an article, then there will be a loss of 15%. If the article is sold at its marked price, then what will the profit percentage be? [Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.] 

  1. ((a))

    15.66%

  2. ((b))

    12.55%

  3. ((c))

    13.33%

  4. ((d))

    10.22%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15.66%

46

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

8+ 16- 19= ?- 257

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

47

The radius of a sphere and that of the base of a cylinder are equal. The ratio of the radius of the base of the cylinder and the height of the cylinder is 3 ∶ 4. What is the ratio of the volume of the sphere to that of the cylinder? 

  1. ((a))

    27 ∶ 64

  2. ((b))

    1 ∶ 2

  3. ((c))

    1 ∶ 1

  4. ((d))

    9 ∶ 16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27 ∶ 64

48

Sonu can do a work in 15 days, Monu can do it in 10 days, and Tipu can do it in 12 days. In how many days can Sonu, Monu and Tipu together complete the work? 

  1. ((a))

    8 days 

  2. ((b))

    10 days

  3. ((c))

    4 days

  4. ((d))

    5 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 days 

49

A number, when subtracted from 3 times the second number, gives a result equal to 343 \over 4 of the first number. What is the ratio of the first number to the second number?

  1. ((a))

    11 ∶ 6

  2. ((b))

    12 ∶ 7

  3. ((c))

    9 ∶ 5

  4. ((d))

    10 ∶ 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11 ∶ 6

50

In a 100-m race, A beats B by 20 m and B beats C by 5 m. In the same race, A beats C by: 

  1. ((a))

    26 m

  2. ((b))

    22 m

  3. ((c))

    25 m

  4. ((d))

    24 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

26 m

General English (25 questions)

51

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

To descend a cragged / mountain, however, was most / difficult and dangerous / than to ascend it.

  1. ((a))

    To descend a cragged 

  2. ((b))

    difficult and dangerous 

  3. ((c))

    mountain however was most 

  4. ((d))

    than to ascend it 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To descend a cragged 

52

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. 

Impartial

  1. ((a))

    Intellectual 

  2. ((b))

    objective 

  3. ((c))

    Biased 

  4. ((d))

    Pious

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Intellectual 

53

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. 

Austin can be saw chasing cops with a sickle.

  1. ((a))

    be seen chasing 

  2. ((b))

    No improvement required 

  3. ((c))

    been saw chasing 

  4. ((d))

    being seen chase 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

be seen chasing 

54

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 

The defendant's lawyer argued that his past offense were ______ to this case.

  1. ((a))

    contagious 

  2. ((b))

    spacious 

  3. ((c))

    arrogant 

  4. ((d))

    irrelevant 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

contagious 

55

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 

Provoke

  1. ((a))

    Inhibit 

  2. ((b))

    Stack 

  3. ((c))

    Arouse 

  4. ((d))

    Constrain 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Inhibit 

56

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required.' 

None only did the men aid in the work, but the women also did their part.

  1. ((a))

    Only 

  2. ((b))

    No improvement required 

  3. ((c))

    No only 

  4. ((d))

    Not only 

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Answer: ((a))

Only 

57

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

Spill the beans

  1. ((a))

    To drop something 

  2. ((b))

    To find out something 

  3. ((c))

    Give away a secret 

  4. ((d))

    To get a new idea 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To drop something 

58

Select the correctly spelt word. 

  1. ((a))

    Milennia 

  2. ((b))

    Monothistic 

  3. ((c))

    Hypothesis 

  4. ((d))

    Prihistoric 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Milennia 

59

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

These figures have been greatly exaggerated.

  1. ((a))

    understated 

  2. ((b))

    magnified 

  3. ((c))

    belittled 

  4. ((d))

    ignore 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

understated 

60

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer. 

Anosmia is the / completed loss or / absence of the sense of smell.

  1. ((a))

    No error 

  2. ((b))

    completed loss or 

  3. ((c))

    absence of the sense of smell 

  4. ((d))

    Anosmia is the 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No error 

61

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

These types of insects are usually very difficult to eradicate.

  1. ((a))

    emancipate

  2. ((b))

    annihilate 

  3. ((c))

    conserve 

  4. ((d))

    devastate 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

emancipate

62

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 

Your explanation was simpler ______ Rekha's explanation.

  1. ((a))

    of 

  2. ((b))

    that 

  3. ((c))

    then 

  4. ((d))

    than 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

of 

63

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

If you keep dodging your manager's call, you will be on thin ice.

  1. ((a))

    In a risky situation 

  2. ((b))

    Perform adequately 

  3. ((c))

    Change plans in the middle of a process 

  4. ((d))

    Go to jail 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

In a risky situation 

64

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

Climbs or move with difficulty or a lot of effort, typically using one's hands and feet

  1. ((a))

    Pedagogy 

  2. ((b))

    Clamber 

  3. ((c))

    Quack 

  4. ((d))

    Retreat 

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Answer: ((a))

Pedagogy 

65

Select the options that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. 

The probable side effects of this medication include burning and itching.

  1. ((a))

    including burning and itching 

  2. ((b))

    can be including burning and itching 

  3. ((c))

    includes burning and itching 

  4. ((d))

    No improvement required 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

including burning and itching 

66

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Appease 

  2. ((b))

    Aberrant 

  3. ((c))

    Arbitrary 

  4. ((d))

    Incipid 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Appease 

67

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 

Today, your presentation was ______ better than Saba's presentation.

  1. ((a))

    more 

  2. ((b))

    many 

  3. ((c))

    most 

  4. ((d))

    much

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

more 

68

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer. 

My teacher said to me that / all that / glitters were not gold.

  1. ((a))

    glitters were not gold 

  2. ((b))

    My teacher said to me that 

  3. ((c))

    No error 

  4. ((d))

    all that

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Answer: ((a))

glitters were not gold 

69

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 

His autobiography will be one of the most ______ awaited books.

  1. ((a))

    eagerly 

  2. ((b))

    deftly

  3. ((c))

    badly 

  4. ((d))

    slowly 

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Answer: ((a))

eagerly 

70

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. 

Thank you all for coming so earlier at the morning.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement required 

  2. ((b))

    early in the 

  3. ((c))

    the early in a 

  4. ((d))

    earliest on the 

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Answer: ((a))

No improvement required 

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

With up to 50,000 species of spiders, spider habitats vary (1) ______. Spiders are (2) ______ to live anywhere in the world except Antarctica. They (3) ______ not live in bodies of water or in the air, but can adapt (4) ______ almost any type of environment: hot or cool, wet or (5) ______, in the garden or in your house.

71

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

  1. ((a))

    widely 

  2. ((b))

    wide

  3. ((c))

    widest

  4. ((d))

    wider 

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Answer: ((a))

widely 

72

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

  1. ((a))

    authorised 

  2. ((b))

    courageous 

  3. ((c))

    able 

  4. ((d))

    harboured 

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Answer: ((a))

authorised 

73

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

  1. ((a))

    done 

  2. ((b))

    do

  3. ((c))

    does

  4. ((d))

    did

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Answer: ((a))

done 

74

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

  1. ((a))

    of 

  2. ((b))

    at 

  3. ((c))

    on 

  4. ((d))

    to

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Answer: ((a))

of 

75

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

  1. ((a))

    damp

  2. ((b))

    muggy 

  3. ((c))

    dewy 

  4. ((d))

    dry

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Answer: ((a))

damp

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

Temperate grasslands are ideal for ______ cultivation. 

  1. ((a))

    grape

  2. ((b))

    apple

  3. ((c))

    cotton

  4. ((d))

    wheat

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Answer: ((a))

grape

77

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? 

  1. ((a))

    Metals are used in making cookware. 

  2. ((b))

    Metals are used in the manufacture of automobiles. 

  3. ((c))

    Living beings inhale metals during respiration. 

  4. ((d))

    Metals are used in manufacturing jewellery. 

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Answer: ((a))

Metals are used in making cookware. 

78

Bangladesh shares its border with which of the following states of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Nagaland 

  2. ((b))

    Meghalaya 

  3. ((c))

    Bihar 

  4. ((d))

    Manipur

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Answer: ((a))

Nagaland 

79

Which of the following is a work by famous Indian author Khushwant Singh? 

  1. ((a))

    A Suitable Boy 

  2. ((b))

    Train to Pakistan 

  3. ((c))

    The Guide 

  4. ((d))

    Sacred Games 

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Answer: ((a))

A Suitable Boy 

80

Who was the first ruler of Ilbari dynasty (Delhi Sultanate)? 

  1. ((a))

    Qutubuddin Aibak 

  2. ((b))

    Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

  3. ((c))

    Iltutmish 

  4. ((d))

    Raziya Sultan

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Answer: ((a))

Qutubuddin Aibak 

81

The Indian constitution borrowed 'procedure of amending the constitution' from the constitution of ______.

  1. ((a))

    France

  2. ((b))

    South Africa 

  3. ((c))

    United Kingdom 

  4. ((d))

    Australia 

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Answer: ((a))

France

82

As per the 2011 census, what was the percentage of the urban population of India? 

(Provide an approximate range.)

  1. ((a))

    Between 30% and 35%

  2. ((b))

    Between 40% and 45% 

  3. ((c))

    Between 10% and 15% 

  4. ((d))

    Between 20% and 25% 

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Answer: ((a))

Between 30% and 35%

83

Which of the following was the capital of Mahajanapada Gandhara in 6th century BC?

  1. ((a))

    Hastinapur 

  2. ((b))

    Mathura 

  3. ((c))

    Taxila 

  4. ((d))

    Varanasi

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Answer: ((a))

Hastinapur 

84

What does 'L' stand for in the LPG strategy of 1991?

  1. ((a))

    Legislative 

  2. ((b))

    Landmark

  3. ((c))

    Liquid

  4. ((d))

    Liberalisation

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Answer: ((a))

Legislative 

85

Which of the following peaks is at the highest altitude in India? 

  1. ((a))

    Namcha Barwa

  2. ((b))

    Kamet

  3. ((c))

    Nanda Devi

  4. ((d))

    Makalu

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Answer: ((a))

Namcha Barwa

86

What was the main reason for the defeat of Sirajuddaulah at the Battle of Plassey? 

  1. ((a))

    Britishers cut the food supplies of Sirajuddaulah forces compelling them to surrender. 

  2. ((b))

    Forces led by commander Mir Jafar never fought the battle. 

  3. ((c))

    Sirajuddaulah's prime minister misinformed the locations of Britishers. 

  4. ((d))

    Britishers knew the secret way to enter Sirajuddaulah's palace. 

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Answer: ((a))

Britishers cut the food supplies of Sirajuddaulah forces compelling them to surrender. 

87

Who was the Viceroy of India when Morely-Minto Reforms were introduced? 

  1. ((a))

    Lord Linlithgow 

  2. ((b))

    Lord Attlee 

  3. ((c))

    Lord Minto 

  4. ((d))

    Lord Wavell

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Answer: ((a))

Lord Linlithgow 

88

The Chera Panhara ritual is associated with: 

  1. ((a))

    Baisakhi in Punjab

  2. ((b))

    Durga Puja in West Bengal 

  3. ((c))

    Navratri in Gujarat 

  4. ((d))

    Rath Yatra in Odisha

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Answer: ((a))

Baisakhi in Punjab

89

The percentage of nitrogen in air is about ______ by volume. 

  1. ((a))

    76%

  2. ((b))

    78%

  3. ((c))

    82%

  4. ((d))

    74%

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Answer: ((a))

76%

90

Which of the following is a tough, porous and black substance, and almost a pure form of carbon? 

  1. ((a))

    Coke

  2. ((b))

    Bitumen

  3. ((c))

    Coal tar 

  4. ((d))

    Coal gas

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Answer: ((a))

Coke

91

'Elelakkkaradi' is a tribal dance form of which Indian state? 

  1. ((a))

    Goa 

  2. ((b))

    Kerala 

  3. ((c))

    Rajasthan 

  4. ((d))

    Jharkhand 

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Answer: ((a))

Goa 

92

What is the total duration of a hockey match as of April of 2022? 

  1. ((a))

    60 minutes 

  2. ((b))

    70 minutes 

  3. ((c))

    80 minutes 

  4. ((d))

    50 minutes

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Answer: ((a))

60 minutes 

93

'SVANidhi se Samridddhi' programme launched in 2022 is associated with the Ministry of ______. 

  1. ((a))

    Finance 

  2. ((b))

    Education 

  3. ((c))

    Defence

  4. ((d))

    Housing and Urban Affairs 

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Answer: ((a))

Finance 

94

In which of the following events did India win a gold medal in the Summer Olympics 2020 (played in 2021)? 

  1. ((a))

    Javeline Throw 

  2. ((b))

    Wrestling 

  3. ((c))

    Weightlifting 

  4. ((d))

    Badminton 

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Answer: ((a))

Javeline Throw 

95

Gorakhpur is the headquarter of ______ Railway in India. 

  1. ((a))

    North-Eastern 

  2. ((b))

    Northern 

  3. ((c))

    Eastern 

  4. ((d))

    Western 

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Answer: ((a))

North-Eastern 

96

What is the stone-like disc seen at the top of the temple in Odisha and nearby district's Temple architecture called? 

  1. ((a))

    Kalasha 

  2. ((b))

    Antarala 

  3. ((c))

    Amalaka 

  4. ((d))

    Jagati 

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Answer: ((a))

Kalasha 

97

______ was appointed the new Foreign Secretary of India in April 2022. 

  1. ((a))

    Harsh Vardhan Shringla 

  2. ((b))

    Meenakshi Lekhi 

  3. ((c))

    Subrahmanyam Jaishankar 

  4. ((d))

    Vinay Mohan Kwatra 

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Answer: ((a))

Harsh Vardhan Shringla 

98

Who among the following has sung the famous Bollywood song 'Channa Mereya'? 

  1. ((a))

    Neeti Mohan

  2. ((b))

    Arijit Singh

  3. ((c))

    Shreya Ghoshal 

  4. ((d))

    Sukhbir

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Answer: ((a))

Neeti Mohan

99

Who among the following is the co-founder of Darpana Academy of Performing Arts? 

  1. ((a))

    Pt Birju Maharaj 

  2. ((b))

    Uday Shankar 

  3. ((c))

    Mallika Sarabhai 

  4. ((d))

    Mrinalini Sarabhai 

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Answer: ((a))

Pt Birju Maharaj 

100

Abolition of Titles comes under __________.

  1. ((a))

    Cultural and Educational rights

  2. ((b))

    Right against Exploitation 

  3. ((c))

    Right to Freedom 

  4. ((d))

    Right to Equality

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Answer: ((a))

Cultural and Educational rights

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