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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 11 Oct 2021 Shift 2)

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General English (25 questions)

1

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Dubai is like an oasis ________ the middle of a desert.

  1. ((a))

    to

  2. ((b))

    over

  3. ((c))

    in

  4. ((d))

    on

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Answer: ((a))

to

2

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

In spite of many ________ we managed to go ahead with our tree plantation drive.

  1. ((a))

    confirmations

  2. ((b))

    restrictions

  3. ((c))

    affirmations

  4. ((d))

    moments

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Answer: ((a))

confirmations

3

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

Thousands of people gathered between the stadium to attend the rally.

  1. ((a))

    gathered over

  2. ((b))

    gathered on to

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required

  4. ((d))

    gathered at

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Answer: ((a))

gathered over

4

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.

Much villagers attended the feast hosted by the village panchayat.

  1. ((a))

    the village panchayat

  2. ((b))

    attended the feast

  3. ((c))

    Much villagers

  4. ((d))

    hosted by

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Answer: ((a))

the village panchayat

5

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The priest's sermon had a calming ________ on everybody.

  1. ((a))

    chance

  2. ((b))

    effect

  3. ((c))

    change

  4. ((d))

    study

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Answer: ((a))

chance

6

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

The company has the number of festival offers coming up soon.

  1. ((a))

    an number of

  2. ((b))

    a number of

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required

  4. ((d))

    few number of

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Answer: ((a))

an number of

7

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Crayon

  2. ((b))

    Caused

  3. ((c))

    Croton

  4. ((d))

    Coutious

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Answer: ((a))

Crayon

8

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

There are a lot of things that _________ to a healthy lifestyle.

  1. ((a))

    contributes

  2. ((b))

    contributing

  3. ((c))

    contributed

  4. ((d))

    contribute

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

contributes

9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Many a slip between the cup and the lip.

  1. ((a))

    Bad things may happen before the task is finished

  2. ((b))

    The cup is slippery and likely to break if you are not careful

  3. ((c))

    The work is going as per plan and must be completed

  4. ((d))

    The tea is too hot and likely to burn the lips

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Answer: ((a))

Bad things may happen before the task is finished

10

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

PERMANENT

  1. ((a))

    Temporary

  2. ((b))

    Stable

  3. ((c))

    Lasting

  4. ((d))

    Constant

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Answer: ((a))

Temporary

11

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

PRACTICAL

  1. ((a))

    Applicable

  2. ((b))

    Theoretical

  3. ((c))

    Everlasting

  4. ((d))

    Sensible

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Answer: ((a))

Applicable

12

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Horses for courses

  1. ((a))

    Horses are mainly bred for race courses and are winners

  2. ((b))

    The same horse can run in different race courses in order to win

  3. ((c))

    Different people are suited for different jobs

  4. ((d))

    The same person can do many jobs and give good results

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Horses are mainly bred for race courses and are winners

13

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

A very steep or overhanging rock face or cliff on a mountain

  1. ((a))

    Precipice

  2. ((b))

    Slope

  3. ((c))

    Hill

  4. ((d))

    Edge

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Precipice

14

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

HARDLY

  1. ((a))

    Adequately

  2. ((b))

    Roughly

  3. ((c))

    Barely

  4. ((d))

    Strongly

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Answer: ((a))

Adequately

15

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Partly

  2. ((b))

    Parity

  3. ((c))

    Paired

  4. ((d))

    Prepaired

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Answer: ((a))

Partly

16

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

The science or practice of drawing maps

  1. ((a))

    Anthology

  2. ((b))

    Cartography

  3. ((c))

    Graphology

  4. ((d))

    Geology

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Answer: ((a))

Anthology

17

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

This silver glass will shine if you rub by lemon peel.

  1. ((a))

    rubbing it by

  2. ((b))

    rub it with

  3. ((c))

    rubbed it by

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

rubbing it by

18

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

DELIBERATE

  1. ((a))

    Thoughtful

  2. ((b))

    Illiterate

  3. ((c))

    Spontaneous

  4. ((d))

    Careful

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Answer: ((a))

Thoughtful

19

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.

Playing in the park is one of the thing that small children really love.

  1. ((a))

    really love

  2. ((b))

    that small children

  3. ((c))

    one of the thing

  4. ((d))

    in the park

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Answer: ((a))

really love

20

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.

The sports teacher was elated when his team was won the state football championship.

  1. ((a))

    The sports teacher

  2. ((b))

    was won

  3. ((c))

    when his team

  4. ((d))

    was elated

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Answer: ((a))

The sports teacher

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The Defence Minister complimented the IAF for its rapid deployment of assets at forward locations (1) _________ response to the border row with China in eastern Ladakh. The current combat readiness has sent a strong message to our (2) _________, he said. In an address to the top commanders of (3) _________ IAF on the opening day of a three-day conference, the defence minister said the nation's resolve to defend its sovereignty (4) _________ firm and that the people of the country have full confidence in the (5) _________ of its armed forces.

21

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

  1. ((a))

    to

  2. ((b))

    in

  3. ((c))

    with

  4. ((d))

    on

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

to

22

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

  1. ((a))

    adversaries

  2. ((b))

    messengers

  3. ((c))

    terrorists

  4. ((d))

    friends

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Answer: ((a))

adversaries

23

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

  1. ((a))

    an

  2. ((b))

    a

  3. ((c))

    the

  4. ((d))

    one

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

an

24

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

  1. ((a))

    stands

  2. ((b))

    standing

  3. ((c))

    were standing

  4. ((d))

    is stood

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

stands

25

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

  1. ((a))

    capability

  2. ((b))

    availability

  3. ((c))

    sensibility

  4. ((d))

    probability

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

capability

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

26

In the given figure, the circle represents 'kids who can write', the rectangle represents 'kids who can read', and the triangle represents 'kids who can sing'. Which part of the figure represents 'kids who can write but CANNOT sing'?

  1. ((a))

    a, c

  2. ((b))

    b, e

  3. ((c))

    a, b, d, e

  4. ((d))

    a, d

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a, c

27

If in a code language, WICE is written as 'XGFA', then how will 'WELL' be written in the same code language?

  1. ((a))

    XCOH

  2. ((b))

    XAOO

  3. ((c))

    XAHH

  4. ((d))

    XCHO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

XCOH

28

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

8 × 4 - 7 + 8 ÷ 2 = 35

  1. ((a))

    ÷ and -

  2. ((b))
    • and ×
  3. ((c))
    • and -
  4. ((d))

    × and ÷

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷ and -

29

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the given number series:

30, 42, 56, 72, ?, 110

  1. ((a))

    88

  2. ((b))

    102

  3. ((c))

    90

  4. ((d))

    92

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

88

30

In a certain code language '274' means 'you are fool', '137' means 'Rohan is fool', and '893' means 'Riya likes Rohan'. Which of the options may be the code for Riya?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

31

A paper is folded at the dotted lines as shown in the first two figures, and cut as shown in the third figure. How will it appear when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

32

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right side of the figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

33

Arrange the following in a logical and meaningful order.

I. Assistant Professor

II. PGT

III. Professor

IV. Associate Professor

  1. ((a))

    IV, II, I, III

  2. ((b))

    I, II, III, IV

  3. ((c))

    I, III, IV, II

  4. ((d))

    III, IV, I, II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IV, II, I, III

34

Six students, A, B, C, D, E and F, are standing facing north, but not necessarily in the same sequence. A is at one of the corners and F is beside him. B is to the immediate right of E. B is at the second place from the right end. C is not beside F.

Who is standing third from the right side?

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    E

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    F

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

35

Two statements are given followed by two conclusions. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

  1. All animals are white.
  2. No reptile is white.

Conclusions:

I. No reptile is an animal.

II. Some whites are animals.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

36

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation.

17 * 3 * 6 * 2 * 7 * 55

  1. ((a))

    ÷, +, -, ×, =

  2. ((b))

    -, ÷, +, ×, =

  3. ((c))

    -, +, ÷, ×, =

  4. ((d))

    ×, -, ÷, +, =

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷, +, -, ×, =

37

In a certain code language, '274' means 'God is great', '137' means 'I worship God', and '752' means 'God is omnipotent'. Which of the options is the code for omnipotent?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

38

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39

Three statements are given followed by four conclusions. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

  1. Some women can cook well.
  2. All women who can cook well are dancers.
  3. Some dancers are players.

Conclusions:

I. No dancer can cook well.

II. No dancer is a woman.

III. Some players are women.

IV. No player is a woman.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion III follows.

  2. ((b))

    Either conclusion III or IV follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions II and IV follow.

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion III follows.

40

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

Square : Side :: Circle : ?

  1. ((a))

    Area

  2. ((b))

    Arc

  3. ((c))

    Radius

  4. ((d))

    Diameter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Area

41

Select the set of numbers from the given options which is similar to the given set.

(272, 353, 452)

  1. ((a))

    (617, 813, 215)

  2. ((b))

    (560, 443, 263)

  3. ((c))

    (901, 456, 791)

  4. ((d))

    (459, 781, 972)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(617, 813, 215)

42

Select the option in which the number-pair does NOT share the same relationship as shared by the given number-pair.

9 : 738

  1. ((a))

    6 : 222

  2. ((b))

    7 : 350

  3. ((c))

    4 : 68

  4. ((d))

    8 : 157

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 : 222

43

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

44

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the given number series.

6, 7, 13, 20, 33, 53, ?

  1. ((a))

    89

  2. ((b))

    86

  3. ((c))

    73

  4. ((d))

    79

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

89

45

There are seven row houses, M, N, 0, P, Q, R and S, in a campus, but not necessarily in the same sequence. P is not at any of the ends. R is to the immediate right of P. S is third from the left. O is at the left end. M is second from the right. O is not besides N.

Where is R located?

  1. ((a))

    Fourth from the right

  2. ((b))

    Third from the right

  3. ((c))

    Second from the left

  4. ((d))

    At the right end

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fourth from the right

46

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given letter series will complete the series.

J_ G_KP _ _PGJ

  1. ((a))

    GJPKJK

  2. ((b))

    KJPGKJ

  3. ((c))

    KPJGJK

  4. ((d))

    PJKGJK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GJPKJK

47

If in a code language, 'BEAM' is written as 'YVZN', then how will 'HELP' be written in the same code language?

  1. ((a))

    SVOK

  2. ((b))

    SVKQ

  3. ((c))

    EVKQ

  4. ((d))

    EVKO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SVOK

48

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

Sweet : Sour :: End : ?

  1. ((a))

    Beginning

  2. ((b))

    First

  3. ((c))

    Move

  4. ((d))

    New

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Beginning

49

Complete the missing portion of the given pattern by selecting from the given options.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50

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.

COLD : GTRK :: MICE : ?

  1. ((a))

    RMGL

  2. ((b))

    QMGL

  3. ((c))

    QNGL

  4. ((d))

    QNIL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RMGL

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

51

Study the following pie chart and table and answer the question given below.

The given chart represents the percentage distribution of the population of six villages A, B, C, D, E, and F in 2016.

VillagePercentage of population
below the poverty line
A30%
B45%
C55%
D60%
E58%
F40%

If the population below the poverty line in village D is 12408, then the population below the poverty line in village F is:

  1. ((a))

    10340

  2. ((b))

    10240

  3. ((c))

    10300

  4. ((d))

    10440

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10340

52

The sum of five numbers A, B, C, D and E is 37.5. The average of A and B is 6, and the average of D and E is 9. The average of A, B and C is:

  1. ((a))

    7.5

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    6.5

  4. ((d))

    5.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7.5

53

If the diameter of the base of a cone is 24 cm and its curved surface area is 139537\frac{3}{7} cm2, then its height is:

(Take π = 227\frac{22}{7})

  1. ((a))

    30 cm

  2. ((b))

    36 cm

  3. ((c))

    32 cm

  4. ((d))

    35 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 cm

54

Anil Kumar sold an article to Rajat for ₹15,000 by losing 25%. Rajat sells it to David at a price that would have given Anil Kumar a profit of 5%. The profit percentage earned by Rajat is:

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    40%

  3. ((c))

    30%

  4. ((d))

    42%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25%

55

Study the following pie chart and table and answer the question given below.

The given chart represents the percentage distribution of the population of six villages A, B, C, D, E, and F in 2016.

VillagePercentage of population
below the poverty line
A30%
B45%
C55%
D60%
E58%
F40%

The difference in the central angles of villages B and E is:

  1. ((a))

    22°

  2. ((b))

    25°

  3. ((c))

    18°

  4. ((d))

    15°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22°

56

The least number of square tiles required to pave the ceiling of a room, 12 m 95 cm long and 3 m 85 cm broad, is:

  1. ((a))

    417

  2. ((b))

    517

  3. ((c))

    407

  4. ((d))

    507

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

417

57

Twelve years ago, the ratio of the ages of Anil and Bishu was 5 : 12. Eight years from now, the ratio of their ages will be 10 : 17. What is the ratio of the present ages of Anil and Bishu?

  1. ((a))

    5 : 8

  2. ((b))

    7 : 13

  3. ((c))

    9 : 16

  4. ((d))

    8 : 15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 : 8

58

A person reaches his destination 32 minutes late if his speed is 6 km/h, and he reaches 18 minutes before time if his speed is 7 km/h. Find the distance of his destination from his starting point.

  1. ((a))

    28 km

  2. ((b))

    35 km

  3. ((c))

    30 km

  4. ((d))

    32 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28 km

59

A man travelled a distance of 47 km in 6 hours. He travelled partly on foot at the rate of 612\frac{1}{2} km/h, and partly on bicycle at the rate of 812\frac{1}{2} km/h. The distance travelled on foot is:

  1. ((a))

    15 km

  2. ((b))

    13 km

  3. ((c))

    16 km

  4. ((d))

    12 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 km

60

If the ratio of the mode and median of a certain data is 9 : 8, then the ratio of its mean and median is:

  1. ((a))

    15 : 16

  2. ((b))

    13 : 15

  3. ((c))

    15 : 17

  4. ((d))

    11 : 15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 : 16

61

An article is listed at ₹15,000 and the discount offered is 12%. What additional discount must be given to bring the net selling price to ₹12,078?

  1. ((a))

    9%

  2. ((b))

    8%

  3. ((c))

    8.5%

  4. ((d))

    7.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9%

62

If the height of a cylinder is increased by 30%, and the radius of its base is decreased by 15%, then by what percentage will its curved surface area change?

  1. ((a))

    10%

  2. ((b))

    12%

  3. ((c))

    8%

  4. ((d))

    10.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10%

63

A rectangular water reservoir contains 126 kilolitres of water. The depth of the reservoir is 3.5 m and its length measures 8 m. What is the width of the reservoir?

  1. ((a))

    5 m

  2. ((b))

    4 m

  3. ((c))

    4.2 m

  4. ((d))

    4.5 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 m

64

Two numbers A and B are, respectively, 20% and 56% more than a third number C. The ratio of the numbers A to B is:

  1. ((a))

    10 : 17

  2. ((b))

    7 : 11

  3. ((c))

    10 : 13

  4. ((d))

    11 : 13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 : 17

65

By selling an article for ₹1,500, double the profit is obtained than the profit that would have been obtained by selling it for ₹1,350. Find the cost price of the article.

  1. ((a))

    ₹1,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹1,200

  3. ((c))

    ₹1,100

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹1,000

66

The base of a triangle is 8.5 cm and height is 14 cm. The height of another triangle, having base 14 cm and double the area of the first triangle, is:

  1. ((a))

    15 cm

  2. ((b))

    16 cm

  3. ((c))

    14 cm

  4. ((d))

    17 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 cm

67

What is the compound interest on a sum of ₹12,600 for 112\frac{1}{2} years at 20% p.a., if the interest is compounded halfyearly? (Nearest to a ₹)

  1. ((a))

    ₹4,169

  2. ((b))

    ₹4,251

  3. ((c))

    ₹4,171

  4. ((d))

    ₹4,269

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹4,169

68

A's monthly salary is 20% more than B's monthly salary. C's monthly salary is ₹25,000 more than B's monthly salary. Their total monthly salary is ₹2,65,000. The salary of B is what percentage of that of C?

  1. ((a))

    55%

  2. ((b))

    60%

  3. ((c))

    75%

  4. ((d))

    70%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55%

69

A can do a piece of work in 12 days for 6 hours per day, and B can do it in 8 days for 7 hours per day. How long will they take to do the work, working together, for 9 hours a day?

  1. ((a))

    4 days

  2. ((b))

    52\frac{5}{2} days

  3. ((c))

    92\frac{9}{2} days

  4. ((d))

    72\frac{7}{2} days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 days

70

Study the following pie chart and table and answer the question given below.

The given chart represents the percentage distribution of the population of six villages A, B, C, D, E, and F in 2016.

VillagePercentage of population
below the poverty line
A30%
B45%
C55%
D60%
E58%
F40%

If the population below the poverty line in village A is 42000, then the population above the poverty line in village A is:

  1. ((a))

    98000

  2. ((b))

    285000

  3. ((c))

    88000

  4. ((d))

    95000

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Answer: ((a))

98000

71

Varun can do a work in 28 days. In how many days can the work be completed by Sarvesh, if the efficiency of Sarvesh is 40% more than that of Varun?

  1. ((a))

    16 days

  2. ((b))

    15 days

  3. ((c))

    18 days

  4. ((d))

    20 days

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Answer: ((a))

16 days

72

Raghav lent ₹7,500 to Gopal for three years and ₹5,000 to Sachin for four years on simple interest at the same rate of interest, and received ₹3,570 in all from both as interest. The interest paid by Sachin is:

  1. ((a))

    ₹1,580

  2. ((b))

    ₹1,680

  3. ((c))

    ₹1,500

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,600

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Answer: ((a))

₹1,580

73

Instead of dividing ₹3,910 among P, Q and R in the ratio 14\frac{1}{4}:15\frac{1}{5}:18\frac{1}{8}, by mistake it was divided in the ratio 4 : 5 : 8. By how much did R gain in this transaction?

  1. ((a))

    ₹990

  2. ((b))

    ₹890

  3. ((c))

    ₹940

  4. ((d))

    ₹900

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Answer: ((a))

₹990

74

The sales for 5 days are given as: ₹5,000, ₹6,000, ₹8,000, ₹7,000 and ₹9,000. What must the sales be on the 6th day so that the average becomes ₹8,500?

  1. ((a))

    ₹12,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹10,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹16,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹15,000

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Answer: ((a))

₹12,000

75

The value of 4 × 2 ÷ 3 of 12 - 3 ÷ 2 × (2 - 3) × 2 + 3 ÷ 2 of 3 is:

  1. ((a))

    5918\frac{59}{18}

  2. ((b))

    6718\frac{67}{18}

  3. ((c))

    236\frac{23}{6}

  4. ((d))

    1318\frac{13}{18}

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Answer: ((a))

5918\frac{59}{18}

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

Which of the following monuments is located in the state of Karnataka?

  1. ((a))

    Gol Gumbaz

  2. ((b))

    Charminar

  3. ((c))

    Qutub Minar

  4. ((d))

    Bara Imambara

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Answer: ((a))

Gol Gumbaz

77

Which of the following countries is an 'Associate Member' of the ICC (International Cricket Council)?

  1. ((a))

    Nepal

  2. ((b))

    Bangladesh

  3. ((c))

    Pakistan

  4. ((d))

    Afghanistan

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Answer: ((a))

Nepal

78

The Nanda Devi Fair is organised in the Kumaon region in the month of ________ every year.

  1. ((a))

    May

  2. ((b))

    February

  3. ((c))

    September

  4. ((d))

    December

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Answer: ((a))

May

79

Complete the statement: Sodium hydrogen carbonate is used ________.

  1. ((a))

    in the manufacture of borax

  2. ((b))

    in soda-acid fire extinguishers

  3. ((c))

    as a cleaning agent for domestic purposes

  4. ((d))

    for removing permanent hardness of water

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Answer: ((a))

in the manufacture of borax

80

Which of the following awards was presented to Ramesh Sippy at the Filmfare Awards 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Best Director

  2. ((b))

    Excellence in Cinema

  3. ((c))

    Lifetime Achievement Award

  4. ((d))

    Best Original Story

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Answer: ((a))

Best Director

81

ln 1526, _________ defeated Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat and captured Delhi and Agra.

  1. ((a))

    Miran Shah

  2. ((b))

    Babur

  3. ((c))

    Genghis Khan

  4. ((d))

    Timur

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Answer: ((a))

Miran Shah

82

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

  1. ((a))

    Elephants love to play with mud and water.

  2. ((b))

    Elephants use their tails to keep themselves cool.

  3. ((c))

    Elephants sleep for only two to four hours in a day.

  4. ((d))

    An adult elephant can eat more than 100 kilograms of leaves and twigs in one day.

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Answer: ((a))

Elephants love to play with mud and water.

83

Who won the Styrian Grand Prix Formula I racing championship in July 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Lewis Hamilton

  2. ((b))

    Valtteri Bottas

  3. ((c))

    Max Verstappen

  4. ((d))

    Sebastian Vettel

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Answer: ((a))

Lewis Hamilton

84

A clinical thermometer reads the temperature from _________.

  1. ((a))

    35°C to 42°C

  2. ((b))

    32°C to 38°C

  3. ((c))

    38°C to 48°C

  4. ((d))

    25°C to 32°C

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Answer: ((a))

35°C to 42°C

85

According to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, no person under the age of ________ years shall be granted a learner's, license to drive a motor cycle without gear except with the consent in writing of the person having the care of the person desiring the learner's license.

  1. ((a))

    eighteen

  2. ((b))

    twenty

  3. ((c))

    seventeen

  4. ((d))

    twenty-one

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Answer: ((a))

eighteen

86

Namami Gange Programme was approved by the Government of India in the year ________.

  1. ((a))

    2019

  2. ((b))

    2015

  3. ((c))

    2014

  4. ((d))

    2018

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Answer: ((a))

2019

87

Dashain is the longest and the most important festival of ________.

  1. ((a))

    Sri Lanka

  2. ((b))

    Nepal

  3. ((c))

    Bhutan

  4. ((d))

    Myanmar

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Answer: ((a))

Sri Lanka

88

When dried raisins are placed in a concentrated salt solution, they ________.

  1. ((a))

    first shrink and then swell

  2. ((b))

    shrink

  3. ((c))

    swell

  4. ((d))

    remain the same size

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Answer: ((a))

first shrink and then swell

89

The Indian Parliament passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in the year _________.

  1. ((a))

    2015

  2. ((b))

    2019

  3. ((c))

    2017

  4. ((d))

    2016

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Answer: ((a))

2015

90

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

  1. ((a))

    The government deals with fiscal policy.

  2. ((b))

    Fiscal policy deals with the supply of money in the economy and the rate of interest.

  3. ((c))

    Fiscal policy includes tax policy, expenditure policy, investment or disinvestment strategies and debt or surplus management.

  4. ((d))

    Fiscal policy is linked with general economic policy strategy of the country.

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Answer: ((a))

The government deals with fiscal policy.

91

Which of the following is a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of a country's financial sector, done jointly by the World Bank and IMF in developing and emerging market countries?

  1. ((a))

    Financial Sector Assessment Program

  2. ((b))

    Developing Economies Financial Audit Scheme

  3. ((c))

    Finance and Socio Economic Audit Scheme

  4. ((d))

    Evaluation and Monitoring of the Financial Sector

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Answer: ((a))

Financial Sector Assessment Program

92

Which of the following rivers does NOT rise in the Nepal Himalayas?

  1. ((a))

    Narmada

  2. ((b))

    Gandak

  3. ((c))

    Ghaghara

  4. ((d))

    Kosi

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Answer: ((a))

Narmada

93

Military commanders in Akbar's empire were called '________'.

  1. ((a))

    Diwans

  2. ((b))

    Bakhshi

  3. ((c))

    Faujdars

  4. ((d))

    Kotwals

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Answer: ((a))

Diwans

94

'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' is a book written by ________.

  1. ((a))

    Ruskin Bond

  2. ((b))

    Lewis Carroll

  3. ((c))

    Mark Twain

  4. ((d))

    Rudyard Kipling

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Answer: ((a))

Ruskin Bond

95

Tooth decay is caused by ________.

  1. ((a))

    bacteria

  2. ((b))

    fungi

  3. ((c))

    protozoa

  4. ((d))

    viruses

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Answer: ((a))

bacteria

96

Who is the author of the book 'The Tales of Beedle The Bard'?

  1. ((a))

    JK Rowling

  2. ((b))

    Lewis Carroll

  3. ((c))

    EB White

  4. ((d))

    Roald Dahl

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Answer: ((a))

JK Rowling

97

Which of the following Acts was passed by the Government of India to inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries?

  1. ((a))

    Central Vigilance Commission Act

  2. ((b))

    Delimitation Act

  3. ((c))

    The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act

  4. ((d))

    Prevention of Money Laundering Act

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Answer: ((a))

Central Vigilance Commission Act

98

Which of the following statements is NOT true about plateaus?

  1. ((a))

    The Deccan plateau is one of the oldest plateaus in India.

  2. ((b))

    A plateau is an elevated flat land.

  3. ((c))

    Plateaus are rich in mineral deposits.

  4. ((d))

    The Marwar plateau is the highest plateau in the world.

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Answer: ((a))

The Deccan plateau is one of the oldest plateaus in India.

99

Murshid Quli Khan was the Nawab of ________.

  1. ((a))

    Awadh

  2. ((b))

    Hyderabad

  3. ((c))

    Lucknow

  4. ((d))

    Bengal

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Answer: ((a))

Awadh

100

In which year was the Reserve Bank of India established?

  1. ((a))

    1935

  2. ((b))

    1947

  3. ((c))

    1932

  4. ((d))

    1942

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Answer: ((a))

1935

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