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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 13 Oct 2021 Shift 2)

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General English (25 questions)

1

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

A person who makes maps

  1. ((a))

    Cartographer

  2. ((b))

    Stenographer

  3. ((c))

    Calligrapher

  4. ((d))

    Biographer

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Answer: ((a))

Cartographer

2

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Receipt

  2. ((b))

    Greatful

  3. ((c))

    Column

  4. ((d))

    Accident

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Answer: ((a))

Receipt

3

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

I earn / little money / than my / younger brother.

  1. ((a))

    little money

  2. ((b))

    than my

  3. ((c))

    I earn

  4. ((d))

    younger brother

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Answer: ((a))

little money

4

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

FORMER

  1. ((a))

    latter

  2. ((b))

    further

  3. ((c))

    earlier

  4. ((d))

    anterior

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Answer: ((a))

latter

5

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

The students / have been / doing yoga / since an hour

  1. ((a))

    The students

  2. ((b))

    since an hour

  3. ((c))

    doing yoga

  4. ((d))

    have been

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The students

6

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

COMPREHEND

  1. ((a))

    understand

  2. ((b))

    attack

  3. ((c))

    permit

  4. ((d))

    confess

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Answer: ((a))

understand

7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hit the ceiling

  1. ((a))

    Explode in anger

  2. ((b))

    Reach the top

  3. ((c))

    Make good progress

  4. ((d))

    Have high hopes

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Answer: ((a))

Explode in anger

8

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

If we ______ any further, we will lose the contract.

  1. ((a))

    back

  2. ((b))

    delay

  3. ((c))

    late

  4. ((d))

    slow

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Answer: ((a))

back

9

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

An imaginary ideal society where people live in perfect conditions

  1. ((a))

    Idyll

  2. ((b))

    Myopia

  3. ((c))

    Countryside

  4. ((d))

    Utopia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Idyll

10

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Months on end

  1. ((a))

    In a month's time

  2. ((b))

    End of the month

  3. ((c))

    Last month of the year

  4. ((d))

    Several months in a row

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Answer: ((a))

In a month's time

11

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

_____ I saw the smoke, I realised there was a fire in the woods.

  1. ((a))

    Scarcely

  2. ((b))

    Although

  3. ((c))

    As soon as

  4. ((d))

    Unless

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Answer: ((a))

Scarcely

12

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

YIELD

  1. ((a))

    retain

  2. ((b))

    deny

  3. ((c))

    submit

  4. ((d))

    assert

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Answer: ((a))

retain

13

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

She received ______ for her beautiful handwriting.

  1. ((a))

    counsel

  2. ((b))

    confirmation

  3. ((c))

    compliments

  4. ((d))

    complements

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

counsel

14

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

The guide gave us completed information about the historical castle.

  1. ((a))

    completed information

  2. ((b))

    about the

  3. ((c))

    historical castle

  4. ((d))

    The guide gave us

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Answer: ((a))

completed information

15

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Possession

  2. ((b))

    Interupt

  3. ((c))

    Guarantee

  4. ((d))

    Threshold

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Possession

16

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

The boys have gone for a morning walk, are they?

  1. ((a))

    haven't they

  2. ((b))

    have they

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required

  4. ((d))

    aren't they

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Answer: ((a))

haven't they

17

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Yesterday, Mohini ______ her brother to lend her a pen.

  1. ((a))

    requests

  2. ((b))

    request

  3. ((c))

    has requested

  4. ((d))

    requested

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Answer: ((a))

requests

18

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

CROOKED

  1. ((a))

    straight

  2. ((b))

    curved

  3. ((c))

    hooked

  4. ((d))

    bent

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Answer: ((a))

straight

19

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'.

Don't park your car here, the police should tow it away.

  1. ((a))

    ought to

  2. ((b))

    need to

  3. ((c))

    might

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required

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Answer: ((a))

ought to

20

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 government has ordered that all illegal structures around heritage buildings must be brought down.

  1. ((a))

    without

  2. ((b))

    towards

  3. ((c))

    into

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

without

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

It is a common sight to find roads littered with scraps of paper, empty cans, cigarette stubs... the list is unending. It is sad that we (1)_____ pass by with a look of disgust (2)_____ do nothing to clean up the (3). Littering pollutes the environment and can be (4) for animals. It contaminates the soil and water and (5)_____ diseases.

21

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

  1. ((a))

    exactly

  2. ((b))

    simply

  3. ((c))

    nearly

  4. ((d))

    fairly

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Answer: ((a))

exactly

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

It is a common sight to find roads littered with scraps of paper, empty cans, cigarette stubs... the list is unending. It is sad that we (1)_____ pass by with a look of disgust (2)_____ do nothing to clean up the (3). Littering pollutes the environment and can be (4) for animals. It contaminates the soil and water and (5)_____ diseases.

22

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

  1. ((a))

    so

  2. ((b))

    but

  3. ((c))

    only

  4. ((d))

    than

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Answer: ((a))

so

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

It is a common sight to find roads littered with scraps of paper, empty cans, cigarette stubs... the list is unending. It is sad that we (1)_____ pass by with a look of disgust (2)_____ do nothing to clean up the (3). Littering pollutes the environment and can be (4) for animals. It contaminates the soil and water and (5)_____ diseases.

23

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

  1. ((a))

    chaos

  2. ((b))

    pattern

  3. ((c))

    wreck

  4. ((d))

    mess

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

chaos

24

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

  1. ((a))

    final

  2. ((b))

    vital

  3. ((c))

    fatal

  4. ((d))

    trivial

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

final

25

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

  1. ((a))

    have caused

  2. ((b))

    causes

  3. ((c))

    have been causing

  4. ((d))

    cause

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

have caused

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

26

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

140, 141, 133, 160, 96, ?

  1. ((a))

    337

  2. ((b))

    311

  3. ((c))

    221

  4. ((d))

    276

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

337

27

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

28

Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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:

Some clothes are curtains.

All curtains are fibres.

Conclusions:

I. Some fibers are clothes.

II. No fibre is a cloth.

  1. ((a))

    Either conclusion I or II follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Either conclusion I or II follows

29

In a certain code language, 'PRUNE' is written as '74'. How will 'LONDON' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    121

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    112

  4. ((d))

    74

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

121

30

A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

31

Which of the following latter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

ZML, WKK, TIJ, QGI, ?

  1. ((a))

    MEH

  2. ((b))

    ODH

  3. ((c))

    NDG

  4. ((d))

    NEH

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MEH

32

In a certain code language, 'FORT' is written as '6301820' and 'PRICE' is written as '161818310'. How will 'FUTILE' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    64220091205

  2. ((b))

    64220181210

  3. ((c))

    62120091210

  4. ((d))

    62220181310

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

64220091205

33

In a certain cede language, 'CAMPHOR' is written as 'HZLOGNW' and 'FASTEN' is written as 'KZRSDS'. How will 'NATIONAL' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    SZSINOZK

  2. ((b))

    TZUHNMZQ

  3. ((c))

    MZSHNMZK

  4. ((d))

    SZSHNMZQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SZSINOZK

34

Select the set of classes the relationship among which is best illustrated by the following Venn diagram.

  1. ((a))

    Spices, Cumin, Spinach

  2. ((b))

    Animals, Plants, Cucumbers

  3. ((c))

    Engineers, Doctors, Pharmacists

  4. ((d))

    Wheat, Maize, Cereals

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Spices, Cumin, Spinach

35

In a certain code language, 'BROWN' is written as 'ORBNW'. How will 'LUCKY' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    CKUYL

  2. ((b))

    CULYK

  3. ((c))

    UKLCY

  4. ((d))

    CLUYK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CKUYL

36

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

8 × 9 ÷ 15 + 30 - 5 = 63

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

    ÷ and -

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
  • and × 
37

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

8 ∶ 108 ∶ ∶ 12 ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    208

  2. ((b))

    223

  3. ((c))

    135

  4. ((d))

    150

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

208

38

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

14 × 7 - 25 ÷ 5 + 95 = 104

  1. ((a))

    14 and 95

  2. ((b))

    25 and 7

  3. ((c))

    7 and 5

  4. ((d))

    25 and 95

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14 and 95

39

Two statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. 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:

All jewels are metals

No metal is a diamond.

Conclusions:

I. No jewel is a diamond.

II. No diamond is a metal.

III. Some metals are jewels.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusions I and III follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions II and III follow

  4. ((d))

    All of the conclusions follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusions I and II follow

40

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

20, 44, 92, 188, 380, ?

  1. ((a))

    884

  2. ((b))

    760

  3. ((c))

    880

  4. ((d))

    764

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

884

41

Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

42

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

Gymnasium : Exercise : : School : ?

  1. ((a))

    Curriculum

  2. ((b))

    Teachers

  3. ((c))

    Students

  4. ((d))

    Education

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Curriculum

43

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

11911
78?
324289441
  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

44

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.

FLKU : VLMG : : DPJMR : ?

  1. ((a))

    SOKRE

  2. ((b))

    SNKQE

  3. ((c))

    XQKNT

  4. ((d))

    TNKOE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SOKRE

45

If B = D, C = U, B > G, U > R and C > S, then which of the following expressions is NOT correct?

  1. ((a))

    S < C

  2. ((b))

    S < U

  3. ((c))

    C < R

  4. ((d))

    G < D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S < C

46

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

47

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

Chef : Food :: Carpenter : ?

  1. ((a))

    Construction

  2. ((b))

    Axe

  3. ((c))

    Wood cutter

  4. ((d))

    Furniture

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Construction

48

Eight friends P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting anticlockwise at equal distances in the same sequence around a circular table. All are facing the centre of the table. If T is sitting in the west, then who is sitting at the third place to the left of P?

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    V

  3. ((c))

    U

  4. ((d))

    W

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S

49

In a line, five friends P, Q, R, S and T are sitting, all facing East. P is sitting at the second place to the left of T. R is third to the left of S and also to the immediate right of P. Which two persons are sitting at the corners?

  1. ((a))

    Q and R

  2. ((b))

    Q and T

  3. ((c))

    P and Q

  4. ((d))

    P and S

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Q and R

50

Select the option that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

51

If the mean of the following data is 9, then find the value of k.

11, (k - 2), 7, (k - 1), 11, 16, 12, 15, (k - 1), 13

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

52

A shopkeeper marks every item available in his shop at 20% higher than the actual cost price. He offers a discount of 10% on every item. If an item is sold for ₹5,400, find his profit percentage.

  1. ((a))

    4%

  2. ((b))

    8%

  3. ((c))

    6.6%

  4. ((d))

    15%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4%

53

Sudhir took a loan of ₹15,000 on simple interest for as many years as the rate of interest. If he paid ₹7,350 as interest at the end of the loan period, then what was the rate of interest per annum?

  1. ((a))

    15%

  2. ((b))

    49%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    7%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15%

54

Three numbers are in the ratio 49\frac{4}{9} ∶ 23\frac{2}{3} ∶ 34\frac{3}{4}. The difference between the greatest and the smallest numbers is 33. Find the greatest number.

  1. ((a))

    66

  2. ((b))

    72

  3. ((c))

    48

  4. ((d))

    81

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

66

55

The average time taken by 7 athletes in a race is 2 minutes 10 seconds. If the winner completed the race in 1 minute 40 seconds, then the average time taken by the other athletes is:

  1. ((a))

    2 minutes 35 seconds

  2. ((b))

    2 minutes 45 seconds

  3. ((c))

    2 minutes 15 seconds

  4. ((d))

    2 minutes 25 seconds

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 minutes 35 seconds

56

The simplified value of \(6 - \left[ {\left{ {\left( {\frac{{20}}{{24}}} \right.} \right.} \right. \div \left. {\frac{1}{2}} \right) + \frac{{48}}{{56}} - \left. {\frac{6}{7}} \right}{\rm{;of;}}\frac{6}{{10}} - \left. 7 \right]\) is:

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

57

A shopkeeper sold some bedsheets of one variety for Rs. 12,000 for 20% profit, and some bedsheets of another variety for Rs. 10,350 for 15% profit. what was his overall profit on the sale of these bedsheets?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 3,750

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 3,350

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3,552.50

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 3,952.50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 3,750

58

A pool has 3 taps. The first tap takes 3 days, the second tap takes 2 days, and the third tap takes 18 hours, to fill the pool. All the three taps are opened together. After 8 hours, the second tap is closed. The total time to fill the pool completely will be:

  1. ((a))

    12811\frac{{128}}{{11}} hours

  2. ((b))

    12 hours

  3. ((c))

    14413\frac{{144}}{{13}} hours

  4. ((d))

    4 hours

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12811\frac{{128}}{{11}} hours

59

A man cycling at a uniform speed of 10 km/h crosses a bridge in 90 seconds. The length of the bridge is:

  1. ((a))

    150 m

  2. ((b))

    25 m

  3. ((c))

    250 m

  4. ((d))

    15 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

150 m

60

Kamal and her sister together have Rs. 2,100. On taking Rs. 300 from her sister, Kamal will have the same amount as what her sister had earlier. Find the ratio of the initial amounts that Kamal and her sister had.

  1. ((a))

    3 ∶ 4

  2. ((b))

    1 ∶ 1

  3. ((c))

    4 ∶ 3

  4. ((d))

    5 ∶ 9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 ∶ 4

61

The value of 319÷49;of;(7310+315)+45÷2253\frac{1}{9} \div \frac{4}{9};of;\left( 7 \right.\frac{3}{{10}} + 3\left. {\frac{1}{5}} \right) + \frac{4}{5} \div 2\frac{2}{5} is:

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

62

Kamala has three cylindrical containers, each with radius 20 cm that she wants to fill with grain. If her bag of grain contains 100 kg of grain, and she fills all three containers to a height of 70 cm, how much grain will be left in the bag, if 1 kg grain occupies 3000 cm3 space? (Use π = 227\frac{{22}}{7})

  1. ((a))

    88 kg

  2. ((b))

    50 kg

  3. ((c))

    58 kg

  4. ((d))

    12 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

88 kg

63

A transporter drives his truck for the first 4 hours of his journey at a speed of 90 km/h, and the remaining distance in 6 hours at a speed of 50 km/h. What is the average speed of the truck (in km/h)?

  1. ((a))

    64

  2. ((b))

    70

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    66

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

64

64

Two girls move in opposite directions, one from A to B and the other from B to A. The girl from A reaches the destination in 12 minutes. The girl from B stops on the way for 10 minutes and reaches her destination in 25 minutes. If A's speed is 5 km/h, then what is the speed of B?

  1. ((a))

    3 km/h

  2. ((b))

    1571\frac{5}{7} km/h

  3. ((c))

    4 km/h

  4. ((d))

    2.4 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 km/h

65

The following graph shows the production of cotton cloth (in lakh metres) by three companies A, B and C over the years.

What is the ratio of the production of Company C in the years 1996 and 1997 to the production of Company B in the years 1999 and 2000?

  1. ((a))

    3 ∶ 11

  2. ((b))

    51 ∶ 52

  3. ((c))

    11 ∶ 3

  4. ((d))

    52 ∶ 51

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 ∶ 11

66

A person invests Rs. 10,000 at the rate of 10% per annum for 2 years on simple interest. How much more interest will be earned if he is paid compound interest instead of simple interest, interest being compounded annually?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 100

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 4,100

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2,100

  4. ((d))

    R. 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 100

67

A square park has area 4356 m2. Taking its one round is same as taking one round of another circular park. Find the area of the circular park. (Use π = 227\frac{{22}}{7})

  1. ((a))

    11088 m2

  2. ((b))

    5544 m2

  3. ((c))

    22176 m2

  4. ((d))

    1386 m2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11088 m2

68

Kulbhushan started a juice (syrup + water) counter. Initially, he had 140 litres of juice which had 40% water in it. He sold 30 litres of the juice. Then he added equal amounts of syrup and water. Now the ratio of water to syrup became 3 ∶ 4. What quantity of water was added?

  1. ((a))

    24 litres

  2. ((b))

    28 litres

  3. ((c))

    26 litres

  4. ((d))

    22 litres

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24 litres

69

The radius of a spherical balloon increase from 6 cm to 10 cm when more air is pumped into it. The ratio in the surface area of the original balloon and the inflated balloon is:

  1. ((a))

    4 ∶ 5

  2. ((b))

    27 ∶ 125

  3. ((c))

    3 ∶ 5

  4. ((d))

    9 ∶ 25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 ∶ 5

70

The Gupta family spends their monthly income on different heads as shown in the following pie chart.

What is the central angle of the combined section for House Rent and Savings?

  1. ((a))

    30°  

  2. ((b))

    100°

  3. ((c))

    90°

  4. ((d))

    108°

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Answer: ((a))

30°  

71

In a school, some students from section A were shifted to section B of Class X, and thereby, the number of students in section B increased by 12%. But at a later stage, all of them were shifted back to section A. By that percentage (correct up to two decimal places) did the number of students of section B decrease?

  1. ((a))

    12%

  2. ((b))

    10.71%

  3. ((c))

    11%

  4. ((d))

    0%

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Answer: ((a))

12%

72

For a 14-day camp, sufficient supplies are available for 300 people. 50 more people arrive on day 1 itself. For how many days will these supplies be sufficient for all these people?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    13

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Answer: ((a))

12

73

Two dealers offer an item at the same marked price, Rs. 2,000. Due to the festive season, the first dealer allows successive discounts of 25% and 15%, and the other dealer allows successive discounts of 10% and 30%. At what price is the item available in the better offer?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,275

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,250

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,260

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,255

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,275

74

The sum of two numbers is 140. If their LCM is 240 and HCF is 20, then find the smaller number.

  1. ((a))

    60

  2. ((b))

    140

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    80

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Answer: ((a))

60

75

The record of the enrollment of boys and girls in a school over 6 years has been presented in the following bar graph.

In which year was the total enrollment the minimum?

  1. ((a))

    2000

  2. ((b))

    1996

  3. ((c))

    1995

  4. ((d))

    1998

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Answer: ((a))

2000

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

The capital of the British Indian Empire was transferred from Calcutta to Delhi in:

  1. ((a))

    1911

  2. ((b))

    1905

  3. ((c))

    1907

  4. ((d))

    1909

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Answer: ((a))

1911

77

Meenakshi Srinivasan is an exponent of which of the following dance forms?

  1. ((a))

    Kathakali

  2. ((b))

    Bharatnatyam

  3. ((c))

    Kuchipudi

  4. ((d))

    Kathak

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Answer: ((a))

Kathakali

78

Which of the following teams won the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament?

  1. ((a))

    Royal Challengers Bangalore

  2. ((b))

    Mumbai Indians

  3. ((c))

    Chennai Super Kings

  4. ((d))

    Kolkata Knight Riders

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Answer: ((a))

Royal Challengers Bangalore

79

Which of the following processes converts liquid directly into its vapour form?

  1. ((a))

    Evaporation

  2. ((b))

    Sublimation

  3. ((c))

    Condensation

  4. ((d))

    Vaporisation

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Answer: ((a))

Evaporation

80

Who among the following was the first Finance Minister of independent India?

  1. ((a))

    RK Shanmukham Chetty

  2. ((b))

    TT Krishnamachari

  3. ((c))

    Syama Prasad Mukherjee

  4. ((d))

    Jagjivan Ram

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Answer: ((a))

RK Shanmukham Chetty

81

Who among the following was appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) in March 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Ajay Bhusan Pandey

  2. ((b))

    Satish Kumar Sharma

  3. ((c))

    Amita Pandove

  4. ((d))

    Bimal Julka

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Answer: ((a))

Ajay Bhusan Pandey

82

LAC (Line of Actual Control) is the effective border between India and:

  1. ((a))

    Bangladesh

  2. ((b))

    Myanmar

  3. ((c))

    Afghanistan

  4. ((d))

    China

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Answer: ((a))

Bangladesh

83

Under the Prime Minister Mudra Yojna, loans for income generating activities up to_____ are termed as Shishu loans.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 50,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 75,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 60,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 40,000

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 50,000

84

Which of the following states has the highest number of Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) Constituencies?

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Madhya Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan

85

In which year was the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) established in India?

  1. ((a))

    1990

  2. ((b))

    1992

  3. ((c))

    1994

  4. ((d))

    1997

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Answer: ((a))

1990

86

Who among the following won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 in the English non-fiction category?

  1. ((a))

    Roshani Chokshi

  2. ((b))

    Shashi Tharoor

  3. ((c))

    Raghu Karnad

  4. ((d))

    Amitabha Bagchi

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Answer: ((a))

Roshani Chokshi

87

What was the literacy rate of India as per the Census of 2011?

  1. ((a))

    72.0%

  2. ((b))

    61.0%

  3. ((c))

    74.0%

  4. ((d))

    81.5%

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Answer: ((a))

72.0%

88

Which of the following is an example of an infectious disease?

  1. ((a))

    Tuberculosis

  2. ((b))

    Dementia

  3. ((c))

    Pulmonary hypertension

  4. ((d))

    Diabetes

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Answer: ((a))

Tuberculosis

89

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. ((a))

    Twelve members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

  2. ((b))

    Twelve members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President.

  3. ((c))

    Fifteen members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the prime Minister.

  4. ((d))

    Fifteen members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President.

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Answer: ((a))

Twelve members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

90

Which of the following types of mirrors show lateral inversion of light?

  1. ((a))

    Convex mirror

  2. ((b))

    Concave mirror

  3. ((c))

    Rectangle mirror

  4. ((d))

    Plane mirror

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Answer: ((a))

Convex mirror

91

In which of the following parts of the human body is the masseter muscle located?

  1. ((a))

    Hand

  2. ((b))

    Thigh

  3. ((c))

    Jaw

  4. ((d))

    Chest

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Answer: ((a))

Hand

92

Who among the following founded the organisation 'East India Association'?

  1. ((a))

    Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  2. ((b))

    George Yule

  3. ((c))

    Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee

  4. ((d))

    Dadabhai Naoroji

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Answer: ((a))

Gopal Krishna Gokhale

93

SC Jamir, one of the recipients of the Padma Bhushan 2020 award, received the award for his contribution in:

  1. ((a))

    Public Affairs

  2. ((b))

    Trade and Industry

  3. ((c))

    Art

  4. ((d))

    Literature and Education

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Answer: ((a))

Public Affairs

94

Which among the following is NOT one of the four locations of the 'Kumbh Mela'?

  1. ((a))

    Ujjain

  2. ((b))

    Haridwar

  3. ((c))

    Prayagraj

  4. ((d))

    Varanasi

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Answer: ((a))

Ujjain

95

Who won Tour de France in 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Sepp Kuss

  2. ((b))

    Rudy Molard

  3. ((c))

    Romain Sicard

  4. ((d))

    Tadej Pogacar

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Answer: ((a))

Sepp Kuss

96

Where did Lord Mahavira attain salvation?

  1. ((a))

    Sonagiri

  2. ((b))

    Pavapuri

  3. ((c))

    Shravanabelagola

  4. ((d))

    Mount Abu

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Answer: ((a))

Sonagiri

97

The index titled SENSEX of BSE (erstwhile Bombay Stock Exchange) is an index of trading of top _____ companies in terms of their volume of trade share prices. 

  1. ((a))

    ten

  2. ((b))

    thirty

  3. ((c))

    hundred

  4. ((d))

    fifty

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Answer: ((a))

ten

98

The First Buddhist Council is said to have been patronised by:

  1. ((a))

    Porus

  2. ((b))

    Ashoka

  3. ((c))

    Ajatashatru

  4. ((d))

    Chandragupta Maurya

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Answer: ((a))

Porus

99

The Deccan Plateau is a triangular shaped plateau and is bounded by the _____ range in the North.

  1. ((a))

    Arravalis

  2. ((b))

    Satpura

  3. ((c))

    Western Ghats

  4. ((d))

    Vindhya

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Answer: ((a))

Arravalis

100

Which of the following causative agents causes the disease 'kala-azar'?

  1. ((a))

    Bacteria

  2. ((b))

    Fungus

  3. ((c))

    Protozoa

  4. ((d))

    Virus

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Answer: ((a))

Bacteria

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