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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 12 July 2022 Shift 3)

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General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

1

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

34, 102, 612, 5508, ?

  1. ((a))

    64046

  2. ((b))

    68098

  3. ((c))

    66096

  4. ((d))

    68026

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Answer: ((a))

64046

2

In a supermarket there are seven toys, A, K, L, P, M, S and T, of different heights. L is taller than S, but shorter than M. K is taller than P. A is taller than only T. L is shorter than only three toys. T is the shortest and M is taller than K. The height of S is shorter than how many toys?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

3

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

45, 46, 50, 59, 75, ?

  1. ((a))

    95

  2. ((b))

    100

  3. ((c))

    105

  4. ((d))

    90

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

95

4

In a certain code language, 'KING' is coded as '16181320', and 'HOP' is coded as '191211'. How will 'STA' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    8627

  2. ((b))

    8926

  3. ((c))

    8276

  4. ((d))

    8726

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8627

5

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))

6

Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

7

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

11 ∶ 1000 ∶∶ ? ∶ 1728 ∶∶ 9 ∶ 512

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

8

In a certain code language, 'GREATR' is written as 'OZMIBZ', and 'POINTA' is written as 'XWQVBI'. How will 'FORTAP' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    NWZBHY

  2. ((b))

    NWZBIX

  3. ((c))

    NYZBIX

  4. ((d))

    NXZBIX

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NWZBHY

9

Six friends A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (not necessarily in the same order). A sits third to the left of D. D sits to the immediate right of B. B sits second to the left of E. C sits second to the right of F. Who sits second to the right of A?

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    E

  4. ((d))

    F

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

10

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:

No basket is a trolley.

No trolley is a suitcase.

Conclusions:

I. Some baskets being suitcases is a possibility.

II. Some suitcases are baskets.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

11

After interchanging the given two digits 4 and 6, what will be the value of the following equation?

5 + 3 × 4 - 6 ÷ 2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    41

  4. ((d))

    35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

12

What will come in the place of '?' in the following equation, if '×' and '-' are interchanged and also '+' and '÷' are interchanged?

27 × 8 - 3 ÷ 4 + 2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

13

Eight girls A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting in a row, facing towards the north (but not necessarily in the same order). Neither C nor D is at the extreme ends of the row. H is at the extreme right end of the row. Only E is sitting between D and F. Only G is sitting between F and H. C and A are the immediate neighbours of B.Which of the following statements is/are correct?

I. D is fourth to the left of H.

II. D is the immediate neighbour of B.

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II

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Answer: ((a))

Only I

14

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 X is L.

II. All M are X.

Conclusions:

I. No L is X.

II. No L is M.

III. All M are L.

  1. ((a))

    All the conclusions follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion III follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusions II and III follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

All the conclusions follow

15

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

In a certain code language, 'BALL' is coded as '27' and 'BACK' is coded as '17'. How will 'RACE' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    27

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    37

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27

17

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

AAI, AEI, All, AOI, ?

  1. ((a))

    AUI

  2. ((b))

    EAI

  3. ((c))

    IAA

  4. ((d))

    IIA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AUI

18

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

NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13-Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /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)

(48, 8, 12)

(42, 6, 14)

  1. ((a))

    (88, 22, 4)

  2. ((b))

    (62, 12, 2)

  3. ((c))

    (44, 22, 4)

  4. ((d))

    (36, 18, 2)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(88, 22, 4)

19

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21

In a certain code language, 'EARTH' is written as '5118208' and 'BOOK' is written as '2151511'. How will 'COUNTRY' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    3152114201825

  2. ((b))

    3152114201725

  3. ((c))

    3152114191825

  4. ((d))

    3152114201824

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3152114201825

22

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.

BJ ∶ HP ∶∶ TQ ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    YW

  2. ((b))

    YX

  3. ((c))

    ZX

  4. ((d))

    ZW

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

YW

23

Select the option in which the pair of letter-clusters share the same relationship as that shared by the given letter-clusters.

FAIR ∶ GYJP

  1. ((a))

    RANK ∶ SYPI

  2. ((b))

    TOUR ∶ UNVP

  3. ((c))

    CROW ∶ DPPU

  4. ((d))

    MINT ∶ NGMR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RANK ∶ SYPI

24

Select the figure from among 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))

25

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

MET ∶ NGW ∶∶ SAF ∶ TCI ∶∶ YEL ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    AGO

  2. ((b))

    ZGN

  3. ((c))

    ZHO

  4. ((d))

    ZGO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AGO

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

26

If a storeroom of a house is in the shape of a cuboid having a length of 3 m, a width of 2 m, and a height of 4 m, find the total area of its four walls.

  1. ((a))

    50 m2

  2. ((b))

    20 m2

  3. ((c))

    40 m2

  4. ((d))

    24 m2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50 m2

27

The following table shows the number of bundles of iron bars of 5 different brands sold from a shop during a given week.

BrandBundles
B160
B250
B340
B445
B555

The number of iron bars in each bundle of B1 and B3 is 5. The number of iron bars in each bundle of B2, B4 and B5 is 4. What is the total number of iron bars sold from the shop during that week of all the 5 brands taken together?

  1. ((a))

    1100

  2. ((b))

    1200

  3. ((c))

    1150

  4. ((d))

    1250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1100

28

While going to office, Sneha travels at a speed of 10 km/h and on her way back, she travels at a speed of 15 km/h. What is her average speed for the whole journey?

  1. ((a))

    14 km/h

  2. ((b))

    12 km/h

  3. ((c))

    11 km/h

  4. ((d))

    13 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14 km/h

29

The heights of six people are given as 6 feet 6 inches, 6 feet, 5 feet 8 inches, 6 feet 2 inches, 6 feet 4 inches, and 5 feet 10 inches, respectively. Find the average height of these six people.

  1. ((a))

    6 feet 4 inch

  2. ((b))

    6 feet

  3. ((c))

    6 feet 1 inch

  4. ((d))

    6 feet 6 inch

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 feet 4 inch

30

If A = 23 × 37, B = 27 × 35 and C = 28 × 34, then what is the least common multiple of A, B and C?

  1. ((a))

    27 × 37

  2. ((b))

    26 × 37

  3. ((c))

    28 × 37

  4. ((d))

    29 × 37

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27 × 37

31

The price of sugar increases by 15%. By what percentage should the consumption of sugar be decreased so that the expenditure on the purchase of sugar remains the same? [Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.]

  1. ((a))

    11.11%

  2. ((b))

    12.5%

  3. ((c))

    14.16%

  4. ((d))

    13.04%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11.11%

32

Simplify the following expression.

12 + 2.5 + (1.5 of 4) - 2.6

  1. ((a))

    17.9

  2. ((b))

    18.9

  3. ((c))

    18.1

  4. ((d))

    17.1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17.9

33

A rectangular LCD has an area of 480 cm2 and a perimeter of 92 cm. If the size of the LCD is defined in terms of the length of the diagonal, then what is the size of the LCD?

  1. ((a))

    34 cm

  2. ((b))

    39 cm

  3. ((c))

    31 cm

  4. ((d))

    35 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34 cm

34

Ajay, Vijay and Sashi can do a piece of work in 20,40 and 60 days, respectively. In how many days can Ajay do the work if he is assisted by Vijay and Sashi on every fourth day?

  1. ((a))

    15 days

  2. ((b))

    503\frac{50}{3} days

  3. ((c))

    12 days

  4. ((d))

    443\frac{44}{3} days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 days

35

The marked price of an item was ₹5,000. While selling the item, the seller offered successive discounts of 15% and 5%. What was the final selling price of the item?

  1. ((a))

    ₹4,730

  2. ((b))

    ₹4,370.50

  3. ((c))

    ₹4,250

  4. ((d))

    ₹4,037.50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹4,730

36

If 30% of a = b, then b% of 50 is the same as:

  1. ((a))

    5% of a

  2. ((b))

    10% of a

  3. ((c))

    15% of a

  4. ((d))

    12% of a

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5% of a

37

In a bag there are coins of ₹2, ₹5 and ₹10 denominations. The total number of coins in the bag is 300 . If the number of coins of ₹2 , ₹5 and ₹10 denominations are in the ratio of 1 ∶ 2 ∶ 3, then what is the total amount of money in the bag?

  1. ((a))

    ₹2,100

  2. ((b))

    ₹2,500

  3. ((c))

    ₹3,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹2,400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹2,100

38

42 boys can complete a piece of work in 20 days working 8 hours per day. In how many days can 14 boys complete the same work, each boy working 12 hours per day?

  1. ((a))

    39 days

  2. ((b))

    40 days

  3. ((c))

    41 days

  4. ((d))

    42 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39 days

39

The following bar graph shows the number of girls in a school over 5 years.

Find the percentage decrease in the number of girls from the year 2012 to the year 2013.

  1. ((a))

    50%

  2. ((b))

    40%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    30%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50%

40

If the circumference of a circle is equal to the perimeter of a square, and the radius of the given circle is positive, then which of the following options is correct?

  1. ((a))

    Area of the circle > Area of the square

  2. ((b))

    Area of the circle ≥ Area of the square

  3. ((c))

    Area of the circle < Area of the square

  4. ((d))

    Area of the circle = Area of the square

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Area of the circle > Area of the square

41

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

?3 ÷ 16 = 108

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

42

What will be the ratio of the interests earned by identical sum of money invested at the same rate of simple interest for 6 years and for 15 years respectively?

  1. ((a))

    3 ∶ 5

  2. ((b))

    5 ∶ 3

  3. ((c))

    5 ∶ 2

  4. ((d))

    2 ∶ 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 ∶ 5

43

The selling price and the cost price of an article are ₹6,000 and ₹5,000, respectively. What is the profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    10%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    15%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25%

44

The following pie chart shows the percentage-wise distribution of the nominal sales figures of laptops of five different companies during a given period.

If the total sales of all the companies taken together is ₹55,00,000, then find the difference between the sales of HP and Apple.

  1. ((a))

    ₹3,65,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹7,50,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹4,25,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹3,85,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹3,65,000

45

A man rows from J to K (upstream) and back from K to J (downstream) in a total time of 15 hours. The distance between J and K is 300 km. The time taken by the man to row 9 km downstream is identical to the time taken by him to row 3 km upstream. What is the approximate speed of the boat in still water?

  1. ((a))

    51.33 km/h

  2. ((b))

    47.67 km/h

  3. ((c))

    53.33 km/h

  4. ((d))

    43.67 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

51.33 km/h

46

A sum invested at a certain rate of interest per annum, compounded annually, amounts to ₹3,600 in 2 years and to ₹6,480 in 4 years. What is the sum invested?

  1. ((a))

    ₹2,500

  2. ((b))

    ₹2,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹2,400

  4. ((d))

    ₹3,600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹2,500

47

In a bag, there are coins of 25 p, 10 p and 5 p in the ratio of 2 ∶ 3 ∶ 5 respectively. If the value of all the coins is ₹5.25, then how many 5 p coins are there in the bag?

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    45

  4. ((d))

    35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

48

If a person travels a certain distance at a speed of 10 km/h, and returns through the same route at a speed of 20 km/h, then what will be the average speed during the whole journey?

  1. ((a))

    403\frac{40}{3} km/h

  2. ((b))

    15 km/h

  3. ((c))

    103\frac{10}{3} km/h

  4. ((d))

    203\frac{20}{3} km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

403\frac{40}{3} km/h

49

A supermarket has sales of ₹1,48,500, ₹2,00,000, ₹1,64,000, ₹1,88,600 and ₹2,40,400 in 5 consecutive months.

How much sales should the supermarket have in the 6th month so that the average sales for these 6 months become ₹1,88,300?

  1. ((a))

    ₹2,00,500

  2. ((b))

    ₹1,88,300

  3. ((c))

    ₹1,64,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,90,020

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹2,00,500

50

There is a profit of 10% when an item is sold at 56\frac{5}{6} of its actual selling price. What will be the profit percentage on the cost price when the item is sold at its actual selling price?

  1. ((a))

    28%

  2. ((b))

    32%

  3. ((c))

    26%

  4. ((d))

    30%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28%

General English (25 questions)

51

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. 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.

Elizabeth beat her rival with the gold medal in the 2021 summer Olympics.

  1. ((a))

    with the gold medal in the

  2. ((b))

    2021 summer Olympics

  3. ((c))

    Elizabeth beat her rival

  4. ((d))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

with the gold medal in the

52

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Grieve

  1. ((a))

    Tame

  2. ((b))

    Assure

  3. ((c))

    Rejoice

  4. ((d))

    Mourn

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tame

53

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Insatiable

  1. ((a))

    Urgent

  2. ((b))

    Fulfilled

  3. ((c))

    Greedy

  4. ((d))

    Insistent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Urgent

54

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Green tea is good for not only the health but also for _______ skin.

  1. ((a))

    glowing

  2. ((b))

    emotional

  3. ((c))

    caustic

  4. ((d))

    laborious

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

glowing

55

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

Major hubs of the information technology industry is the Silicon Valley of Central California.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement required

  2. ((b))

    A major hub of

  3. ((c))

    Major hub by

  4. ((d))

    The majors hub of

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No improvement required

56

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

My mother's sister work since eight hours every weekday.

  1. ((a))

    working of eight

  2. ((b))

    works for eight

  3. ((c))

    work for eight

  4. ((d))

    No improvement required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

working of eight

57

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Mismatche

  2. ((b))

    Securities

  3. ((c))

    Essentially

  4. ((d))

    Fiscal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mismatche

58

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

Story of an individual written by himself

  1. ((a))

    Biography

  2. ((b))

    History

  3. ((c))

    Novel

  4. ((d))

    Autobiography

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Biography

59

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.

India has joined / the global fight / among tax evasion.

  1. ((a))

    the global fight

  2. ((b))

    among tax evasion

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    India has joined

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the global fight

60

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I like eating chocolates, ________ I hate dark ones.

  1. ((a))

    for

  2. ((b))

    but

  3. ((c))

    because

  4. ((d))

    while

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

for

61

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.'

We made sure our new house were closer to a good primary school when moving home last summer.

  1. ((a))

    was close

  2. ((b))

    No substitution required

  3. ((c))

    were closed

  4. ((d))

    was closing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

was close

62

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The situation turned ugly as the crowd _______ to riot.

  1. ((a))

    begins

  2. ((b))

    begun

  3. ((c))

    beginning

  4. ((d))

    began

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

begins

63

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

Some simple changes in eating habits can alleviate nausea.

  1. ((a))

    sharpen

  2. ((b))

    plague

  3. ((c))

    exacerbate

  4. ((d))

    relieve

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

sharpen

64

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Chase rainbows

  1. ((a))

    To be unprepared for something

  2. ((b))

    To lose one's patience

  3. ((c))

    To pursue unrealistic goals

  4. ((d))

    To judge someone

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To be unprepared for something

65

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hold someone or something at bay

  1. ((a))

    Trap or corner a person or animal being hunted or chased

  2. ((b))

    To seek punishment for a person or group

  3. ((c))

    Prevent someone or something from moving closer

  4. ((d))

    To thrive or to grow very successfully

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Trap or corner a person or animal being hunted or chased

66

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I _______ wish I hadn't invited him.

  1. ((a))

    about

  2. ((b))

    else

  3. ((c))

    almost

  4. ((d))

    not

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

about

67

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Alleviate

  1. ((a))

    Soothe

  2. ((b))

    Ameliorate

  3. ((c))

    Aggravate

  4. ((d))

    Destroy

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Answer: ((a))

Soothe

68

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. 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.

She is brave than any other girl in the office.

  1. ((a))

    She is brave

  2. ((b))

    in the office

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    than any other girl

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Answer: ((a))

She is brave

69

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

Why are you looking on my face like this?

  1. ((a))

    looked at my

  2. ((b))

    No improvement required

  3. ((c))

    looking on mine

  4. ((d))

    looking at my

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Answer: ((a))

looked at my

70

Select the option that corrects the incorrectly spelt words in the given sentence.

Ventilaton system is mising in this room.

  1. ((a))

    Ventiltion system is missing in this room.

  2. ((b))

    Ventilation system is mising in this rum.

  3. ((c))

    Ventilation system is missing in this room.

  4. ((d))

    Wentilation system is mesing in this room.

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Answer: ((a))

Ventiltion system is missing in this room.

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

Ants, like most insects, have (1)_______ are known as compound eyes. This means their eyes have multiple lenses, (2)_________ in general, most species of ant do not have particularly great eyes for seeing (3)_______ far. Ants can detect movement and see the areas around them, but (4)_______ more on senses and information they get from their legs and antennae (5)_______ from their eyes.

71

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

  1. ((a))

    whose

  2. ((b))

    how

  3. ((c))

    what

  4. ((d))

    who

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Answer: ((a))

whose

72

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

  1. ((a))

    whether

  2. ((b))

    so

  3. ((c))

    but

  4. ((d))

    rather

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Answer: ((a))

whether

73

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

  1. ((a))

    some

  2. ((b))

    many

  3. ((c))

    enough

  4. ((d))

    very

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Answer: ((a))

some

74

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

  1. ((a))

    calculate

  2. ((b))

    shout

  3. ((c))

    rely

  4. ((d))

    struggle

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Answer: ((a))

calculate

75

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

  1. ((a))

    than

  2. ((b))

    when

  3. ((c))

    then

  4. ((d))

    thus

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Answer: ((a))

than

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

According to the Indian Constitution, the House of People shall consist of not more than _____ members to represent the Union territories.

  1. ((a))

    thirty

  2. ((b))

    twenty

  3. ((c))

    fifteen

  4. ((d))

    thirty-five

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Answer: ((a))

thirty

77

In which state of India is the Wangala festival celebrated?

  1. ((a))

    Meghalaya

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Goa

  4. ((d))

    Jharkhand

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Answer: ((a))

Meghalaya

78

Who among the following Chahamana ruler defeated Sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1191?

  1. ((a))

    Vigraharaja III

  2. ((b))

    Ajayaraja II

  3. ((c))

    Prithviraja III

  4. ((d))

    Durlabharaja III

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Answer: ((a))

Vigraharaja III

79

In which year was Sati banned in India?

  1. ((a))

    1829

  2. ((b))

    1824

  3. ((c))

    1826

  4. ((d))

    1831

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Answer: ((a))

1829

80

Who among the following was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty?

  1. ((a))

    Dhruva

  2. ((b))

    Dhantidurga

  3. ((c))

    Govinda III

  4. ((d))

    Amoghavarsha

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Answer: ((a))

Dhruva

81

'The White Tiger provides' a darkly humorous perspective of India's class struggle in a globalised world. It is written by __________.

  1. ((a))

    Shashi Tharoor

  2. ((b))

    Amitav Ghosh

  3. ((c))

    Aravind Adiga

  4. ((d))

    Vikram Seth

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Answer: ((a))

Shashi Tharoor

82

In basketball, a free-throw is worth how many points?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

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Answer: ((a))

1

83

Bidar Fort is situated in which state of India?

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Meghalaya

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gujarat

84

Which of the following is NOT an example of Pteridophyta?

  1. ((a))

    Funaria

  2. ((b))

    Selaginella

  3. ((c))

    Equisetum

  4. ((d))

    Pteris

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Answer: ((a))

Funaria

85

The plate movements on earth are classified into ___________ types.

  1. ((a))

    three

  2. ((b))

    two

  3. ((c))

    five

  4. ((d))

    six

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Answer: ((a))

three

86

Who among the following became the Brand Ambassador of Khadi Prakritik Paint in July 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Narendra Singh Tomar

  2. ((b))

    Rajnath Singh

  3. ((c))

    Nitin Gadkari

  4. ((d))

    Arjun Munda

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Answer: ((a))

Narendra Singh Tomar

87

How many organs of government are there according to the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Four

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Three

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Answer: ((a))

Two

88

The Indian census is generally held every ________.

  1. ((a))

    tenth year

  2. ((b))

    fourth year

  3. ((c))

    fifth year

  4. ((d))

    seventh year

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Answer: ((a))

tenth year

89

As announced in the Union Budget of Financial Year 2022, corporate surcharge was reduced from 12% to ___________.

  1. ((a))

    7%

  2. ((b))

    8%

  3. ((c))

    1%

  4. ((d))

    9%

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Answer: ((a))

7%

90

As per Census 2011, which of the following union territories of India has the lowest population?

  1. ((a))

    Daman and Diu

  2. ((b))

    Delhi

  3. ((c))

    Chandigarh

  4. ((d))

    Lakshadweep

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Answer: ((a))

Daman and Diu

91

'Vaghya Murali' dance, associated with Lord Khandoba, originated in which state of India?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    Rajasthan

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

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Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

92

Who among the following is the first singer to be presented with India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna?

  1. ((a))

    Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

  2. ((b))

    Hariprasad Chaurasia

  3. ((c))

    Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi

  4. ((d))

    Bismillah Khan

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Answer: ((a))

Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

93

Where was the Formula One 2013 Indian Grand Prix held?

  1. ((a))

    Kari Motor Speedway

  2. ((b))

    Chicane Circuit

  3. ((c))

    Madras Motor Race Track

  4. ((d))

    Buddh International Circuit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kari Motor Speedway

94

Of the options listed below, the speed of sound is highest in__________ at 25°C.

  1. ((a))

    Ethanol

  2. ((b))

    Aluminium

  3. ((c))

    Oxygen

  4. ((d))

    Hydrogen

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Answer: ((a))

Ethanol

95

The core of the earth is mainly made up of ________.

  1. ((a))

    nickel and silica

  2. ((b))

    silica and magnesium

  3. ((c))

    nickel and iron

  4. ((d))

    silica and alumina

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Answer: ((a))

nickel and silica

96

PM-DevINE is the Prime Minister's development initiative for _______ India.

  1. ((a))

    south-east

  2. ((b))

    north-east

  3. ((c))

    south-west

  4. ((d))

    north-west

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Answer: ((a))

south-east

97

As per Census 2011, under which of the following ranges does the literacy rate in India fall?

  1. ((a))

    90%-95%

  2. ((b))

    50%-55%

  3. ((c))

    30%-35%

  4. ((d))

    70%-75%

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Answer: ((a))

90%-95%

98

Who among the following emphasised the worship of God as Nirankar (formless) in Punjab, India?

  1. ((a))

    Guru Gobind Singh

  2. ((b))

    Maharaja Ranjit Singh

  3. ((c))

    Baba Dayal Das

  4. ((d))

    Baba Ram Singh

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Answer: ((a))

Guru Gobind Singh

99

Starch in potatoes reacts with _________, turning to a blue colour.

  1. ((a))

    Fluorine

  2. ((b))

    Bromine

  3. ((c))

    Iodine

  4. ((d))

    Chlorine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fluorine

100

Indrani Rahman was associated with which classical dance of India?

I. Bharatanatyam dance

II. Odissi dance

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

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Answer: ((a))

Neither I nor II

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