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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 13 July 2022 Shift 1)

100 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

1

Identify the number that does NOT belong to the following series.

30, 15, 15, 22.5, 46, 112.5

  1. ((a))

    46

  2. ((b))

    112.5

  3. ((c))

    22.5

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

46

2

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))

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Answer: ((a))

3

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.

VOCAL : CVJHS :: TROOF : AYVVM :: RTAGE : ?

  1. ((a))

    YAHNM

  2. ((b))

    YAHML

  3. ((c))

    YAHNN

  4. ((d))

    YAHNL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

YAHNM

4

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))

5

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

If ‘White’ is called ‘Blue’, ‘Blue’ is called ‘Red’, ‘Red’ is called ‘Yellow’, Yellow' is called ‘Green’, ‘Green’ is called ‘Black’, ‘Black’ is called ‘Violet’, and ‘Violet’ is called ‘Orange’, then what would be the colour of human blood?

  1. ((a))

    Yellow

  2. ((b))

    Violet

  3. ((c))

    Red

  4. ((d))

    Green

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Yellow

7

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

632, 637, 644, 653, 664, ?

  1. ((a))

    677

  2. ((b))

    687

  3. ((c))

    679

  4. ((d))

    681

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

677

8

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

Statements:

Some mocks are exams.

Some exams are banks.

No bank is a local.

Conclusions:

I. Some mocks are local.

II. No mock is a local.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Either conclusion I or II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

9

Four boys R, S, T and U are sitting in a row, facing towards the south (but not necessarily in the same order). Four girls A, B, C and D are sitting in a row, facing towards the face of these boys (but not necessarily in the same order). C and R are diagonally opposite to each other. A and S are diagonally opposite to each other. T is the immediate neighbour of R. D is the immediate neighbour of C. Who is facing D?

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    T

  3. ((c))

    U

  4. ((d))

    R

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S

10

Select the option 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))

11

Which two numbers (not digits) need to be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

83 + 711 – 95 ÷ 9 × 2 = 20

  1. ((a))

    9 and 2

  2. ((b))

    711 and 95

  3. ((c))

    95 and 83

  4. ((d))

    2 and 83

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 and 2

12

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.

THROW : XPSIU:: QUICK : LDJVR:: LIGHT:?

  1. ((a))

    UIHLM

  2. ((b))

    UIHJM

  3. ((c))

    UIHKM

  4. ((d))

    UIHJN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UIHLM

13

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

6 : 232 :: 8 : ? :: 10 : 1016

  1. ((a))

    520

  2. ((b))

    535

  3. ((c))

    540

  4. ((d))

    528

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

520

14

The speeds of seven cars C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 and C7 are compared. All cars have different speeds. The speed of C1 is more than only two cars. The speed of C6 is more than C4 and less than C5. The speeds of C2 and C3 are the highest and the lowest, respectively. The speed of C4 is more than C1. The speed of how many cars is less than C7?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

15

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

123 : 616 :: 147 : 736 :: 211 : ?

  1. ((a))

    1056

  2. ((b))

    1046

  3. ((c))

    996

  4. ((d))

    1036

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1056

16

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

GOAL, IMCJ, KKEH, MIGF, ?

  1. ((a))

    OHID

  2. ((b))

    OGJD

  3. ((c))

    OGIC

  4. ((d))

    OGID

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OHID

17

In a certain code language, '321' means 'cold filtered coffee', '653' means 'very cold day' and '985' means 'day and night'. What is the code for 'very' in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

18

In a certain code language, ‘grapes are multi red’ is coded as ‘8 6 4 3’, ‘red people eat mango’ is coded as ‘7 4 5 2’ and ‘mango multi apple’ is coded as ‘3 5 0’. How will ‘red apple’ be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    8 5

  2. ((b))

    4 0

  3. ((c))

    5 0

  4. ((d))

    8 6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 5

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

After interchanging the given two signs and two numbers, what will be the value of the following expression?

÷ and +; 7 and 15

5 ÷ 35 + 15 × 6 – 7 = ?

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

21

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

Canberra : Australia :: Doha : ?

  1. ((a))

    Qatar

  2. ((b))

    Iran

  3. ((c))

    Yemen

  4. ((d))

    Kuwait

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Qatar

22

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 90s are 80s.

Some 90s are 40s.

All 80s are 70s.

Conclusions:

I. All 80s being 40s is a possibility.

II. Some 70s are not 90s.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows.

23

In a certain code language, 'DETAIL' is written as 'FCVYKJ' and 'HEALTH' is written as ‘JCCJVF’. How will 'MOTION' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    OMVGPL

  2. ((b))

    OMVGQM

  3. ((c))

    OMVGQL

  4. ((d))

    OMVGRL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OMVGPL

24

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

Seven girls A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table facing opposite the center (not necessarily in the same order). E is second to the right of A. C is the immediate neighbour of E. D is third to the right of C. B is the immediate neighbour of E and A. F is fourth to the right of A.

Which of the following statements is correct?

I. D is next to the right of G.

II. A is third to the left of B.

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II

  3. ((c))

    Only I

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only II

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

26

The average mark obtained in a test by three students is X. If the marks of a new student is also considered, then the average marks increases by 2. What is the marks secured by the new student in the test?  

  1. ((a))

    X + 4

  2. ((b))

    X + 6

  3. ((c))

    X + 8

  4. ((d))

    X + 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

X + 4

27

In a partnership business. A and B invested in the ration of 5 ∶ 6. At the end of 8 months A withdrew his capital. If they shared the eventual profit in the ratio of 5 ∶ 9, then what is the number of months for which B invested his capital?

  1. ((a))

    6 months

  2. ((b))

    10 months

  3. ((c))

    12 months

  4. ((d))

    11 months

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 months

28

During a journey a person travels half of the distance at a speed of 18 km/h and the remaining half of the journey at a speed of 22 km/h. What is his average speed for the entire journey? 

  1. ((a))

    21.4 km/h

  2. ((b))

    20.2 km/h

  3. ((c))

    19.2 km/h

  4. ((d))

    19.8 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21.4 km/h

29

D1 and D2 can do a piece of work together in 16 days. D2 and Dcan do the same work together in 24 days, while D3 and D1 can do it together in 48 days. In how many days can all three, working together, do 565\over6  of the work?

  1. ((a))

    31331\over3 days

  2. ((b))

    40340\over3 days

  3. ((c))

    35335\over3 days

  4. ((d))

    38338\over3 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31331\over3 days

30

E% of 12.5% of 480 = 72. What is the value of E?

  1. ((a))

    95

  2. ((b))

    110

  3. ((c))

    105

  4. ((d))

    120

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

95

31

In a job, Z1, Z2 and Z3 work for 8, 10 and 15 days,  respectively. The ratio of daily wages of Z1,  Z2 and Z3 is 3 ∶ 4 ∶ 4, respectively. If they receive ₹4,960 as total wages for the work done, then combined share of Z2 and Z3 in the total wages received?

  1. ((a))

    ₹4,800

  2. ((b))

    ₹4,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹4,400

  4. ((d))

    ₹4,200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹4,800

32

The area of the base of a solid cone is 616 cm2. If the height of the cone is 15 cm, then what is the volume of this cone?

  1. ((a))

    2940 cm3

  2. ((b))

    3440 cm3

  3. ((c))

    3190 cm3

  4. ((d))

    3080 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2940 cm3

33

What is the value of A, if A = [50 - 4 × 5 + {6 ÷ 3 - 1}]?

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    71

  3. ((c))

    31

  4. ((d))

    29

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

34

Study the given table and answer the question that follows.

The table below shows the percentage distribution of students from five different colleges in various disciplines.

DISCIPLINESCOLLEGES
PQRST
SCIENCE2535452835
ECONOMICS4540154225
MATHEMATICS3025403040
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS80001000015000900011000
<br>

Students from the discipline of mathematics in colleges P and R taken together is what percentage of the total number of students in colleges P and R taken together? [Give your answer correct to one decimal place]

  1. ((a))

    36.9%

  2. ((b))

    36.5%

  3. ((c))

    37.2%

  4. ((d))

    37.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36.9%

35

A boat can travel 5 km upstream in 15 minutes. If ratio of the speed of the boat in still water to the speed of the stream is 6 ∶ 1, then how much time will the boat take to cover 19.6 km downstream?

  1. ((a))

    54 minutes

  2. ((b))

    26 minutes

  3. ((c))

    42 minutes

  4. ((d))

    31 minutes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

54 minutes

36

A retailer bought 50 kg of Arhar Dal at a discount of 20% Another 2 kg of Arhar dal was offered to him for free by the wholesaler on the purchase of 50 kg of the dal. If the retailer sells the entire quantity of the dal at the marked price to a customer, what is the profit percentage gained by the retailer?

  1. ((a))

    30%

  2. ((b))

    22%

  3. ((c))

    12%

  4. ((d))

    15%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30%

37

There are 32 consecutive natural number. The average of the first 13 numbers is X. What is the average of the next 19 numbers?

  1. ((a))

    X + 15

  2. ((b))

    X + 16

  3. ((c))

    X + 17

  4. ((d))

    X + 18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

X + 15

38

The ratio of two number is 3 ∶ 7. The sum of the two numbers is 180. What is the positive difference between the two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    80

  2. ((b))

    72

  3. ((c))

    85

  4. ((d))

    78

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

80

39

What is the LCM of two numbers, whose product is 432 and HCF is 6?

  1. ((a))

    68

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    78

  4. ((d))

    72

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

68

40

The following pie chart gives the central angles of the sectors representing the number of cameras sold by a shop from July to November in a certain year.

What percentage are the sales in July of the total sales from July to November?

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    50%

  3. ((c))

    12.5%

  4. ((d))

    20%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25%

41

The compound interest on ₹20,000 at 5% per annum, compounded annually, is ₹2,050. What is the time period?

  1. ((a))

    2.5 years

  2. ((b))

    2 years

  3. ((c))

    4 years

  4. ((d))

    3 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.5 years

42

What is the value of 787\over8 + 8118\over11 of [3316\left[33\over16\right. - 5125\over12 + (611\left(6\over11\right. - 5125\over12 + 722)]\left.\left.7\over22\right)\right]?

  1. ((a))

    687136056871\over3605

  2. ((b))

    680529876805\over2987

  3. ((c))

    690739716907\over3971

  4. ((d))

    696129046961\over2904

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

687136056871\over3605

43

The following bar chart shows the number of accounts (in '00) opened in a month by 5 banks.

The average money in each account of B1, B3 and B5 is ₹500. The average money in each account of B2 and B4 is ₹1,000. How much money is there in all the accounts that have been opened during the given month, in all the 5 banks, taken together?

  1. ((a))

    ₹1,30,00,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹1,20,00,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹1,25,00,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,45,00,000 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹1,30,00,000

44

If the cost price of 15 pencils is equal to the selling price of 10 pencils, what is the gain or loss percentage?

  1. ((a))

    20% gain

  2. ((b))

    30% loss

  3. ((c))

    50% gain 

  4. ((d))

    40% loss

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20% gain

45

Sandeep buys a toy car for ₹500 and sells it for ₹625. What is his gain or loss percentage?

  1. ((a))

    20% gain

  2. ((b))

    20% loss

  3. ((c))

    25% gain

  4. ((d))

    25% loss

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20% gain

46

If the rate of interest is 4% for the first year, 5% for the second year and 6% for the third year, then compound interest on ₹10,000 for 3 years, if interest is compounded annually?

  1. ((a))

    ₹1,580.25

  2. ((b))

    ₹1,575.20

  3. ((c))

    ₹1,500.00

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,570.50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹1,580.25

47

Anjali decided to spend 45% of her salary on shopping. On completion of her shopping, she realised  that she had spent only ₹11,475, which was 60% of what she had decided to spend. How much is Anjali's salary?

  1. ((a))

    ₹40,800

  2. ((b))

    ₹29,600

  3. ((c))

    ₹38,400

  4. ((d))

    ₹42,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹40,800

48

The largest possible right circular cylinder is cut out from a wooden cube of edge 7 cm. Find the volume of the cube left over after cutting the cylinder (in cm). (use π\pi = 22722\over7)

  1. ((a))

    73.5

  2. ((b))

    63.5

  3. ((c))

    87.5

  4. ((d))

    67.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

73.5

49

Two beakers contain acid and water in the ratio 2 ∶ 3 and 3 ∶ 4 respectively. If equal volumes of the mixtures from these two beakers are poured into a common beaker, find the resultant ration of acid to water in the mixture in the common beaker.

  1. ((a))

    7 ∶ 5

  2. ((b))

    21 ∶ 29

  3. ((c))

    5 ∶ 7

  4. ((d))

    29 ∶ 41

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7 ∶ 5

50

The radius of a circular wheel of a toy car is 56 mm. In how many revolutions can it cover a distance of 176 cm? [Use π\pi = 22722\over7 ]

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

General English (25 questions)

51

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.

The mountain lion is / one of the slyest and more / elusive animals in the woods.

  1. ((a))

    one of the slyest and more

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    The mountain lion is

  4. ((d))

    elusive animals in the woods.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

one of the slyest and more

52

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Envisaige

  2. ((b))

    Psychologist

  3. ((c))

    Emergense

  4. ((d))

    Trancition

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Envisaige

53

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Overrun

  1. ((a))

    Surrender

  2. ((b))

    Inundate

  3. ((c))

    Storm

  4. ((d))

    Invade

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Surrender

54

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Many people may not find the rewards ______ with the time and effort required.

  1. ((a))

    insignificant

  2. ((b))

    gleeful

  3. ((c))

    cautious

  4. ((d))

    commensurate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

insignificant

55

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

If we don't reverse course now, will anyone take anything we say about justice and ___________ with any seriousness for decades to come?

  1. ((a))

    righteousness

  2. ((b))

    mediation

  3. ((c))

    wickedness

  4. ((d))

    dishonesty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

righteousness

56

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

He is foaming at the mouth about the committee's decision.

  1. ((a))

    To be enraged and show it

  2. ((b))

    to cause damage to someone

  3. ((c))

    to not recognize something good

  4. ((d))

    to be upset about something that happened in the past

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To be enraged and show it

57

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Disstract

  2. ((b))

    Destarct

  3. ((c))

    Distract

  4. ((d))

    Distarct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Disstract

58

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Probe

  1. ((a))

    Search

  2. ((b))

    Motivate

  3. ((c))

    Invite

  4. ((d))

    Push

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Search

59

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

You are looking so pretty on these black outfit.

  1. ((a))

    pretty in this

  2. ((b))

    No improvement required

  3. ((c))

    prettier in these

  4. ((d))

    prettiest with those

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

pretty in this

60

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He is the patient ______ called you in the morning.

  1. ((a))

    which

  2. ((b))

    whom

  3. ((c))

    who

  4. ((d))

    that

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

which

61

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.

They finally did what / we advice them to do / before the final match.

  1. ((a))

    we advice them to do

  2. ((b))

    before the final match

  3. ((c))

    They finally did what

  4. ((d))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

we advice them to do

62

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

Made in imitation so as to be passed off fraudulently as genuine

  1. ((a))

    Counterfeit

  2. ((b))

    Staunch

  3. ((c))

    Authentic

  4. ((d))

    Deliberate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Counterfeit

63

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Many people like playing cricket, but _____________ my opinion, it is too chaotic.

  1. ((a))

    in

  2. ((b))

    from

  3. ((c))

    for

  4. ((d))

    with

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

in

64

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Impure

  1. ((a))

    Contaminated

  2. ((b))

    Segregated

  3. ((c))

    Sterile

  4. ((d))

    Concentrated

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Contaminated

65

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

If you plant a seed, / you will be noticed / that it takes some / time to grow.

  1. ((a))

    that it takes some

  2. ((b))

    If you plant a seed

  3. ((c))

    you will be noticed

  4. ((d))

    time to grow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

that it takes some

66

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Back on one’s feet

  1. ((a))

    To support the losing side

  2. ((b))

    Relive previous moments

  3. ((c))

    Well or successful again

  4. ((d))

    Forced to begin something again

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To support the losing side

67

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

This cruise ship ______ in November and December.

  1. ((a))

    sails

  2. ((b))

    sells

  3. ((c))

    sales

  4. ((d))

    seals

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Answer: ((a))

sails

68

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

If you want to save your money, start living an ______ life.

  1. ((a))

    improper

  2. ((b))

    economical

  3. ((c))

    extravagant

  4. ((d))

    indulgent

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Answer: ((a))

improper

69

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Clandestine

  1. ((a))

    Blatant

  2. ((b))

    Ornate

  3. ((c))

    Open

  4. ((d))

    Undercover

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Answer: ((a))

Blatant

70

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

In India, processed foods becomes popular in the 20th century.

  1. ((a))

    became popular in

  2. ((b))

    become popularity in

  3. ((c))

    No improvement required

  4. ((d))

    become popular at

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Answer: ((a))

became popular in

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

The Ministry of Defence has (1) ______ the formal Government Sanction Letter (2) ______grant of permanent commission (PC) to women officers in the Army. “In anticipation, the Army Headquarters had (3) ______ in motion a series of preparatory actions for conduct of the Permanent Commission Selection Board for affected women officers. The Selection Board will be scheduled as (4) ______ as all affected Short Service Commissioned (SSC) women officers exercise their option and complete (5) ______ documentation,” the Army said in a statement.

71

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

  1. ((a))

    imbibed

  2. ((b))

    accused

  3. ((c))

    extracted

  4. ((d))

    issued

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Answer: ((a))

imbibed

72

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

  1. ((a))

    since

  2. ((b))

    from

  3. ((c))

    for

  4. ((d))

    to

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Answer: ((a))

since

73

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

  1. ((a))

    deposited

  2. ((b))

    set

  3. ((c))

    located

  4. ((d))

    situated

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Answer: ((a))

deposited

74

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

  1. ((a))

    soon

  2. ((b))

    late

  3. ((c))

    long

  4. ((d))

    blind

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Answer: ((a))

soon

75

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

  1. ((a))

    unnecessary

  2. ((b))

    optional

  3. ((c))

    gratuitous

  4. ((d))

    requisite

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Answer: ((a))

unnecessary

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

‘The Kiss of Life’ is the autobiography of who among the following persons?

  1. ((a))

    Sanjay Suri

  2. ((b))

    John Abraham

  3. ((c))

    Dino Morea

  4. ((d))

    Emraan Hashmi

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Answer: ((a))

Sanjay Suri

77

In which state of India is Bhogali Bihu festival celebrated?

  1. ((a))

    Assam

  2. ((b))

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Rajasthan

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

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Answer: ((a))

Assam

78

Paika is a martial folk dance popular in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Kerala

  2. ((b))

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Gujarat

  4. ((d))

    Odisha

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Answer: ((a))

Kerala

79

Who is the author of the book ‘Pride, Prejudice, and Punditry’?

  1. ((a))

    Manish Sisosdia

  2. ((b))

    Pranab Mukherjee

  3. ((c))

    Amitav Ghosh

  4. ((d))

    Shashi Tharoor

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Answer: ((a))

Manish Sisosdia

80

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    A post-anal tail is present in Chordates.

  2. ((b))

    Mollusca is the largest animal phylum.

  3. ((c))

    Ctenophores are commonly known as sea walnuts.

  4. ((d))

    Locust is an example of Arthropoda.

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Answer: ((a))

A post-anal tail is present in Chordates.

81

Which of the following teams won the Ranji trophy for the year 2019-20?

  1. ((a))

    Mumbai

  2. ((b))

    Bengal

  3. ((c))

    Baroda

  4. ((d))

    Saurashtra

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Answer: ((a))

Mumbai

82

At the beginning of November, the depression condition shifted over the Bay of Bengal. The transfer relates to a cyclical asset that generates rain above ________.

  1. ((a))

    Andaman Sea

  2. ((b))

    Japan sea

  3. ((c))

    Caspian Sea

  4. ((d))

    Pacific Ocean

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Answer: ((a))

Andaman Sea

83

In which of the following years was the Preamble of the Indian Constitution first amended?

  1. ((a))

    1968

  2. ((b))

    1955

  3. ((c))

    1976

  4. ((d))

    1988

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Answer: ((a))

1968

84

The Lion Capital was built to commemorate the historical event of _________ of Buddha.

  1. ((a))

    Renunciation

  2. ((b))

    Enlightenment

  3. ((c))

    His death or Parinirvana

  4. ((d))

    ​First sermon

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Answer: ((a))

Renunciation

85

Which of the following rivers is also known as 'Bhagirathi' at the place of its origin?

  1. ((a))

    Brahmaputra

  2. ((b))

    Yamuna

  3. ((c))

    Indus

  4. ((d))

    Ganga

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Answer: ((a))

Brahmaputra

86

Which of the following railway zones has recently completed 100% electrification of its entire route?

  1. ((a))

    South Central Railway

  2. ((b))

    Konkan Railway

  3. ((c))

    Harbour Railway

  4. ((d))

    North Eastern Railway

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Answer: ((a))

South Central Railway

87

Who of the following founded the Atmiya Samaj?

  1. ((a))

    Swami Vivekananda

  2. ((b))

    Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar

  3. ((c))

    Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  4. ((d))

    Dayananda Saraswati

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Answer: ((a))

Swami Vivekananda

88

Aparna Satheesan, who won the prestigious National Nritya Shiromani Award 2022, is associated with which of the following dance forms?

  1. ((a))

    Sattriya

  2. ((b))

    Kuchipudi

  3. ((c))

    Mohiniattam

  4. ((d))

    Kathak

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Answer: ((a))

Sattriya

89

_____________ is a motion moved by a member to cut short the debate on a matter before the House.

  1. ((a))

    Closure

  2. ((b))

    No-Confidence

  3. ((c))

    Privilege

  4. ((d))

    Censure

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Answer: ((a))

Closure

90

The Battle of Khanwa was fought between:

  1. ((a))

    Babur and Ibrahim Lodi

  2. ((b))

    Babur and Rana Sangha

  3. ((c))

    Sher Shah Suri and Rana Sangha

  4. ((d))

    Babur and Sher Shah Suri

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Answer: ((a))

Babur and Ibrahim Lodi

91

Which of the following is the oldest Veda?

  1. ((a))

    Rigveda

  2. ((b))

    Atharvaveda

  3. ((c))

    Samaveda

  4. ((d))

    Yajurveda

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Answer: ((a))

Rigveda

92

Which of the statements given below is correct?

I. Deforestation reduces the amount of CO2 in the air.

II. Carbon dioxide (CO2) gets fixed and does not diffuse into the air.

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    neither I nor II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Only II

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Answer: ((a))

Only I

93

Who became the first Governor–General of Bengal in 1773?

  1. ((a))

    Robert Clive

  2. ((b))

    Warren Hastings

  3. ((c))

    Thomas Munro

  4. ((d))

    Charles Cornwallis

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Answer: ((a))

Robert Clive

94

Which of the following is NOT an institutional factor for agriculture?

  1. ((a))

    Land reforms

  2. ((b))

    Electricity

  3. ((c))

    Size of fields

  4. ((d))

    Land tenure

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Answer: ((a))

Land reforms

95

As per the 2011 census, which of the following states of India has the least population?

  1. ((a))

    Sikkim

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Chhattisgarh

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Answer: ((a))

Sikkim

96

Pandit Ram Narayan was associated with which musical instrument?

  1. ((a))

    Flute

  2. ((b))

    Sarod

  3. ((c))

    Sarangi

  4. ((d))

    Guitar

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Answer: ((a))

Flute

97

Which of the following is an example of emulsion?

  1. ((a))

    Milk

  2. ((b))

    Mist

  3. ((c))

    Gemstone

  4. ((d))

    Clouds

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Answer: ((a))

Milk

98

India won the bronze medal (the only one won by India) in which team sports at the Tokyo Olympics 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Basketball

  2. ((b))

    Field hockey

  3. ((c))

    Badminton

  4. ((d))

    Table tennis

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Answer: ((a))

Basketball

99

_____________ won the women’s singles title at the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament 2022.

  1. ((a))

    PV Sindhu

  2. ((b))

    Kirsty Gilmour

  3. ((c))

    Ashmita Chaliha

  4. ((d))

    Busanan Ongbamrungphan

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Answer: ((a))

PV Sindhu

100

According to the census 2011, the second highest populated metro in India is:

  1. ((a))

    Bengaluru

  2. ((b))

    Chennai

  3. ((c))

    Delhi

  4. ((d))

    Mumbai

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Answer: ((a))

Bengaluru

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