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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 13 Oct 2021 Shift 3)

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General English (25 questions)

1

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'.

Prema's exceptional good looks always distinguish her from the rest of her sisters.

  1. ((a))

    distinguishing 

  2. ((b))

    No substitution required

  3. ((c))

    distinguishes

  4. ((d))

    are distinguish

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Answer: ((a))

distinguishing 

2

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

BRIGHT

  1. ((a))

    Colourful

  2. ((b))

    Bleak

  3. ((c))

    Charming

  4. ((d))

    Active

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Answer: ((a))

Colourful

3

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Receive

  2. ((b))

    Conceive

  3. ((c))

    Seive

  4. ((d))

    Perceive

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Answer: ((a))

Receive

4

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

A person who knows everything

  1. ((a))

    Omnipresent

  2. ((b))

    Omniscient

  3. ((c))

    Omnipotent

  4. ((d))

    Omnivorous

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Answer: ((a))

Omnipresent

5

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A rotten apple

  1. ((a))

    A time when things are left to spoil

  2. ((b))

    A single bad person or thing in a group

  3. ((c))

    A single moment when things change

  4. ((d))

    A tree which gives poor produce

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Answer: ((a))

A time when things are left to spoil

6

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

Scientific study of mind and behaviour

  1. ((a))

    Philosophy

  2. ((b))

    Astrology

  3. ((c))

    Neurology

  4. ((d))

    Psychology

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Answer: ((a))

Philosophy

7

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 children have been quarrelling all the time, are they?

  1. ((a))

    have they

  2. ((b))

    haven't they

  3. ((c))

    aren't they

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required

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Answer: ((a))

have they

8

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

Rohit said that he would save me from been scold by father.

  1. ((a))

    said that

  2. ((b))

    he would

  3. ((c))

    save me

  4. ((d))

    been scold

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Answer: ((a))

said that

9

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

INEXPENSIVE

  1. ((a))

    Costly

  2. ((b))

    Attractive

  3. ((c))

    Cheap

  4. ((d))

    Unaffordable

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Answer: ((a))

Costly

10

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Giving a false alarm

  1. ((a))

    A situation when people ring an alarm bell to frighten everybody just for fun

  2. ((b))

    A situation when people wrongly think that something bad is going to happen

  3. ((c))

    A situation when people don't think that something is good and the opposite happens 

  4. ((d))

    A situation when things go wrong and everything bad happens

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Answer: ((a))

A situation when people ring an alarm bell to frighten everybody just for fun

11

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

Both Renu and her sister is very tall and are in the basketball team.

  1. ((a))

    in the basketball team

  2. ((b))

    is very tall

  3. ((c))

    and her sister

  4. ((d))

    and are

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Answer: ((a))

in the basketball team

12

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

______ it was snowing we decided to carry on driving in the mountains.

  1. ((a))

    However

  2. ((b))

    If

  3. ((c))

    Unless

  4. ((d))

    Though

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Answer: ((a))

However

13

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.'

Aren't it difficult to drive a car in a crowded city?

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    Hasn't

  3. ((c))

    Isn't

  4. ((d))

    Hadn't

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Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

14

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

NATIVE

  1. ((a))

    Resident

  2. ((b))

    Heavenly

  3. ((c))

    Free

  4. ((d))

    Alien

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Answer: ((a))

Resident

15

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Most countries are now beginning to show a ______ in their economy and there's a sense of relief.

  1. ((a))

    downturn

  2. ((b))

    setback

  3. ((c))

    growth

  4. ((d))

    dismay

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Answer: ((a))

downturn

16

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

We were not able to watched the movie due to lockdown.

  1. ((a))

    able to watched

  2. ((b))

    the movie

  3. ((c))

    were not

  4. ((d))

    due to 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

able to watched

17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

INVESTIGATE

  1. ((a))

    Discover

  2. ((b))

    Reveal

  3. ((c))

    Search

  4. ((d))

    Prepare

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Answer: ((a))

Discover

18

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The Registrar informed the candidate that the last date ______ submission of forms was over.

  1. ((a))

    at

  2. ((b))

    for

  3. ((c))

    to

  4. ((d))

    in 

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Answer: ((a))

at

19

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

My joy knew no ______ when I met my family after five years.

  1. ((a))

    pleasure 

  2. ((b))

    attention

  3. ((c))

    sadness

  4. ((d))

    bounds

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Answer: ((a))

pleasure 

20

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Tuition

  2. ((b))

    Grammar

  3. ((c))

    Defination

  4. ((d))

    Allergy

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Answer: ((a))

Tuition

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

For the past few months, Twinkle and Himanshu Kalia have been relentlessly (1)______ to ensure that Covid patients and those suspected to (2)______ reach the hospital by providing them ambulance service. Twinkle and her husband (3)______ drive two of their fleet of 10 private ambulances. Twinkle herself caught the virus (4)______ driving patients to hospitals or funeral grounds. But she did not (5)______ her work and started working once she was fit.

21

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

  1. ((a))

    working

  2. ((b))

    worked

  3. ((c))

    works

  4. ((d))

    work

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Answer: ((a))

working

22

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

  1. ((a))

    had affected

  2. ((b))

    have affected

  3. ((c))

    be affected 

  4. ((d))

    be affect

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Answer: ((a))

had affected

23

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

  1. ((a))

    herself

  2. ((b))

    themselves

  3. ((c))

    itself

  4. ((d))

    ourselves

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Answer: ((a))

herself

24

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

  1. ((a))

    since 

  2. ((b))

    for

  3. ((c))

    while

  4. ((d))

    because

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Answer: ((a))

since 

25

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

  1. ((a))

    escape

  2. ((b))

    redeem

  3. ((c))

    continue

  4. ((d))

    abandon

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Answer: ((a))

escape

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

26

In a certain code language, SQUARE is coded as RP51Q2 and CUBE is coded as B5A2. How will TRIANGLE be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    SQ114HM2

  2. ((b))

    5S11OHM2

  3. ((c))

    SQ31MFK2

  4. ((d))

    SQ13FMK2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SQ114HM2

27

In a certain code language, SWIM is written as HDRN. How will CLEAR be written in the same code language?

  1. ((a))

    YOZUR

  2. ((b))

    OVXZR

  3. ((c))

    XVOIZ

  4. ((d))

    XOVZI

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Answer: ((a))

YOZUR

28

Five students Ahmad, Rohit, Charu, Deeksha and Chinmayi, are setting in a row facing you such that Deeksha is on the left of Charu and Rohit is on the right of Chinmayi. Ahmad is one the right of Charu and Rohit is on the left of Deeksha. If Chinmayi occupies a corner position, then who is sitting in the centre?

  1. ((a))

    Rohit

  2. ((b))

    Deeksha

  3. ((c))

    Charu

  4. ((d))

    Ahmad 

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Answer: ((a))

Rohit

29

Study the following series carefully and select the option that represents the value of B.

72184420
1545AB
  1. ((a))

    720

  2. ((b))

    850

  3. ((c))

    900

  4. ((d))

    950

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Answer: ((a))

720

30

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

31

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))

32

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

Protection : Shield :: Exposure : ?

  1. ((a))

    injury

  2. ((b))

    cover

  3. ((c))

    threaten

  4. ((d))

    Disclosure

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Answer: ((a))

injury

33

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

75 : 9 :: 15 : ?

  1. ((a))

    13

  2. ((b))

    45

  3. ((c))

    135

  4. ((d))

    225

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Answer: ((a))

13

34

Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be different than commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(S) from the statements. 

Statements:

  1. No leaves are greens.
  2. All fruits are greens. 
  3. Some sweets are fruits.

Conclusions:

I. No leaves are fruits.

II. All sweets are greens. 

III. Some leaves can be greens.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and III follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion III follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows. 

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow.

35

In a certain code language, SOCKS is written as OKYGO. How will GLORY be written in the same code language?`

  1. ((a))

    CKHNU

  2. ((b))

    CKHUM

  3. ((c))

    CHKMC

  4. ((d))

    CHKNU

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Answer: ((a))

CKHNU

36

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.

ACTION : EXPNSI :: SISTER : ?

  1. ((a))

    UDPZIM

  2. ((b))

    WDOYIM

  3. ((c))

    VDOYIN

  4. ((d))

    WEOZJN

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Answer: ((a))

UDPZIM

37

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

Pencil : Sharpener :: Wood :?

  1. ((a))

    Rubber

  2. ((b))

    Tree

  3. ((c))

    Axe

  4. ((d))

    Screwdriver

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Answer: ((a))

Rubber

38

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming that the information given in the statements given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be different than commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. 

Statements:

  1. All spoons are rounds. 
  2. All rounds are shapes.

Conclusions:

I. Some shapes are rounds. 

II. All spoons are shapes.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows. 

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows. 

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow.

39

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

7, 8, 15, 18, 23, 28, 31, 38, ?

  1. ((a))

    39

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    45

  4. ((d))

    43

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39

40

Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.

Diary, Pages, Pen

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

41

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

3513
81292
816?
  1. ((a))

    120

  2. ((b))

    124

  3. ((c))

    128

  4. ((d))

    136

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Answer: ((a))

120

42

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

43

Given below is pattern out of which a section has been cut. Select the option which, when placed correctly, will complete the pattern.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

44

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

_ B _ A _ SAB _ _ B S

  1. ((a))

    ASBAS

  2. ((b))

    ASBSA

  3. ((c))

    BASBA

  4. ((d))

    SABAS

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Answer: ((a))

ASBAS

45

Ajay, Lalit, Charan, Dhruv and Gajendra are five men, who are sitting in a row facing south while Mayuri, Narmada, Shalini, Priya and Harshini are five women, who are facing north in the second row parallel to the first row. Sitting facing up.

Lalit, who is sitting immediately left of Dhruv, is facing Harshini.

Charan and Narmada are sitting diagonally facing each other.

Gajendra is facing Shalini, who is sitting on the immediate right of Mayuri in the neighborhood.

Priya, who is sitting immediately left of Harshini, is facing Dhruv.

Mayuri is sitting at one end of the row.

Who is sitting third to the right of Shalini?

  1. ((a))

    Narmada

  2. ((b))

    Priya

  3. ((c))

    Mayuri

  4. ((d))

    Harshini

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Narmada

46

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))

47

Arrange the expenditure of these season in the order in which they appear in India from March to February.

  1. Autumn
  2. Spring
  3. Monsoon
  4. Winter
  5. Summer
  1. ((a))

    1, 5, 3, 2, 4

  2. ((b))

    2, 5, 3, 1, 4

  3. ((c))

    1, 5, 2, 3, 4

  4. ((d))

    2, 3, 5, 1, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 5, 3, 2, 4

48

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

128 + 8 × 2 ÷ 4 - 6 = 30

  1. ((a))

    × and -

  2. ((b))

    ÷ and -

  3. ((c))

    ÷ and +

  4. ((d))
    • and +
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

× and -

49

Select the correct sequence of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the ∗ signs and balance the given equation.

8 * 20 * 320 * 20 * 10 = 166

  1. ((a))

    +, ×, -, ÷ 

  2. ((b))

    ×, +, ÷, -

  3. ((c))

    ÷, ×, +, -

  4. ((d))

    -, ÷, +, × 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

+, ×, -, ÷ 

50

In a certain code language, AMAZON is coded as 140 and BRAZIL is coded as 136. How will GERMANY be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    166

  2. ((b))

    106

  3. ((c))

    183

  4. ((d))

    83

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

166

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

51

If the volume of a cube is 813,cm381\sqrt 3 ,c{m^3}, then its total surface area is:

  1. ((a))

    166 cm2

  2. ((b))

    152 cm2

  3. ((c))

    164 cm2

  4. ((d))

    162 cm2

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Answer: ((a))

166 cm2

52

A and B together can do a piece of work in 24 days. B and C together can do it in 36 days. If A is thrice as good a workman as C, in how many days can B alone do the work?

  1. ((a))

    48 days

  2. ((b))

    36 days

  3. ((c))

    45 days

  4. ((d))

    40 days

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Answer: ((a))

48 days

53

Study the following pie chart that shows the percentage-wise distribution of teachers who teach six different subjects, and answer the question given below.

Total number of teachers = 1600

If 38\frac{3}{8} of the teachers who teach Chemistry are females, then the number of male Chemistry teachers is what percentage of the total number of teachers who teach Mathematics?

  1. ((a))

    55%

  2. ((b))

    45%

  3. ((c))

    40%

  4. ((d))

    60%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55%

54

A person travels equal distances at speeds of 5 km/h, 8 km/h and 10 km/h and takes a total time of 2 hours and 33 minutes. The total distance travelled by him was:

  1. ((a))

    18 km

  2. ((b))

    10 km

  3. ((c))

    5 km

  4. ((d))

    8 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18 km

55

The sum of three numbers is 272. If the ratio between the first and second is 3 ∶ 5 and that between the second and third is 5 ∶ 8, then the third number is∶ 

  1. ((a))

    136

  2. ((b))

    142

  3. ((c))

    126

  4. ((d))

    236

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

136

56

Study the following pie chart that shows the percentage-wise distribution of teachers who teach six different subjects, and answer the question given below.

Total number of teachers = 1600

If the number of teachers who teach Accountancy is increased by 25% and the number of teachers who teach Economics is decreased by 25%, then the total number of teachers who teach Accountancy and Economics together is:

  1. ((a))

    440

  2. ((b))

    445

  3. ((c))

    464

  4. ((d))

    352

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

440

57

Three numbers are in the ratio 3 ∶ 5 ∶ 7 and their LCM is 840. Their HCF is:

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

58

An article was sold for Rs.1,190 after allowing a discount of 15%. If 12.5% discount is given, then for how much should it be sold?

  1. ((a))

    Rs.1,200

  2. ((b))

    Rs.1,220

  3. ((c))

    Rs.1,325

  4. ((d))

    Rs.1,225

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs.1,200

59

A 144-m-long wire of radius 4 mm is melted to form a sphere. What is the surface area (in cm2) of the sphere, assuming there is no wastage of material?

  1. ((a))

    400 π 

  2. ((b))

    676 π 

  3. ((c))

    576 π 

  4. ((d))

    484 π 

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Answer: ((a))

400 π 

60

Study the following pie chart that shows the percentage-wise distribution of teachers who teach six different subjects, and answer the question given below.

Total number of teachers = 1600

The central angle of teachers who teach Biology and Mathematics together is:

  1. ((a))

    134°

  2. ((b))

    124° 

  3. ((c))

    144° 

  4. ((d))

    140° 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

134°

61

The value of 13+[434−(316−213)](15of15÷15)÷(15÷15×15)\frac{{\frac{1}{3} + \left[ {4\frac{3}{4} - \left( {3\frac{1}{6} - 2\frac{1}{3}} \right)} \right]}}{{\left( {\frac{1}{5}of\frac{1}{5} \div \frac{1}{5}} \right) \div \left( {\frac{1}{5} \div \frac{1}{5} \times \frac{1}{5}} \right)}}lies between:

  1. ((a))

    4.2 and 4.3

  2. ((b))

    4.3 and 4.4

  3. ((c))

    4.6 and 4.8

  4. ((d))

    4.0 and 4.1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.2 and 4.3

62

The ratio of boys and girls in a school is 17 ∶ 12, and the total number of students in the school is 1305. The number of boys in the school is:

  1. ((a))

    650

  2. ((b))

    765

  3. ((c))

    750

  4. ((d))

    700

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

650

63

The mean of 50 items was 24. Later on, it was discovered that two items were misread as 83 and 17 instead of 38 and 77. The correct mean is:

  1. ((a))

    24.3

  2. ((b))

    23.4

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    22.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24.3

64

If the area of the base of a cone is 154 cm2 and the area of the curved surface is 550 cm2, then its volume is:  (Take,π=227,)\left( {Take,\pi = \frac{{22}}{7},} \right)

  1. ((a))

    1232 cm3

  2. ((b))

    1132 cm3

  3. ((c))

    1234 cm3

  4. ((d))

    1130 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1232 cm3

65

Varun gave 60% of the money he had to his wife. He also gave 20% of the remaining amount to each of his three children. Three-fifth of the amount now left was spent on miscellaneous items, and the remaining amount of Rs. 9,600 was deposited in the bank. How much money did Varun have initially?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2,00,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,80,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,50,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,60,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2,00,000

66

If a person walked at 12 km/h instead of 8128\frac{1}{2} km/h, he would have walked 14 km more. The actual distance travelled by him was:

  1. ((a))

    32 km

  2. ((b))

    30 km

  3. ((c))

    36 km

  4. ((d))

    34 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32 km

67

The average age of a group of students in a class is 15.5 years. 15 new students with an average age of 14.5 years join the group, due to which the average age of students in the class becomes 15 years. The number of students initially present in the class is:

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

68

'A' alone can complete a work for Rs. 6,500 in 15 days. With the help of 'B', the work is completed in 12 days. The share of 'B' is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,200

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2,300

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,300

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,500

69

Each of the measure of the radius of a cylinder and that of a sphere is 10.5 cm. Also, the volumes of these two solids are equal. The curved surface area of the cylinder is:

(Take,π=227,)\left( {Take,\pi = \frac{{22}}{7},} \right)

  1. ((a))

    934 cm2

  2. ((b))

    824 cm2

  3. ((c))

    920 cm2

  4. ((d))

    924 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

934 cm2

70

A man wanted to sell his cycle at 20% profit, but actually sold it at 20% loss for Rs. 960. At what price did he want to sell it to earn the profit of 20%?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,420

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,440

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,450

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,340

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,420

71

Naveen took two loans, altogether for Rs. 9,400, from Suman and Arya. Suman claimed 121212\frac{1}{2}% simple interest per annum, while Arya claimed 101210\frac{1}{2}% per annum. The total interest paid by Naveen in one year was Rs. 1,063. The sum borrowed from Arya is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 6,600

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 5,400

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 5,200

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 5,600

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 6,600

72

The average of five numbers is 78. If the average of the first two numbers is 54 and the average of the last two numbers is 63, then the third numbers is:

  1. ((a))

    156

  2. ((b))

    126

  3. ((c))

    136

  4. ((d))

    144

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Answer: ((a))

156

73

An article was sold at 5.75% profit. Had it been sold at 1.2% loss, it would have given him Rs. 1,390 less. The cost price of the article is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 25,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 22,500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 20,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 22,000

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 25,000

74

The daily wages of men and women are in the ratio 4 ∶ 3. 15 men and 25 women together earn Rs. 5,400. Find the total wages of one man and 5 women. 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 740

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 680

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 860

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 760

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 740

75

The compound interest obtained on Rs. 6,250 for two years at the rate of interest 8% per annum, compounded annually, will be:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,040

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,450

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,020

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,040

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

In which year was the Treaty of Versailles signed?

  1. ((a))

    1921

  2. ((b))

    1919

  3. ((c))

    1933

  4. ((d))

    1940

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Answer: ((a))

1921

77

What does UNDP stand for in the context of Economics?

  1. ((a))

    United Nations Disinflation Programme

  2. ((b))

    United Nations Development Programme

  3. ((c))

    United Nations Defaulting Programme

  4. ((d))

    United Nations Deregulation Programme

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Answer: ((a))

United Nations Disinflation Programme

78

Who was the author of the three-act play, 'Post Office'?

  1. ((a))

    Vishnu Sharma

  2. ((b))

    Karan Singh

  3. ((c))

    MK Gandhi

  4. ((d))

    Rabindranath Tagore

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Answer: ((a))

Vishnu Sharma

79

The Central Board of Directors of the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) is appointed/nominated for a period of ______ years. 

  1. ((a))

    five

  2. ((b))

    six

  3. ((c))

    three

  4. ((d))

    four

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Answer: ((a))

five

80

By which British statute were Indian representatives, for the first time, allocated seats for election in Indian Legislative Councils?

  1. ((a))

    Goverment of India Act, 1833

  2. ((b))

    Indian Councils Act, 1892

  3. ((c))

    Goverment of India Act, 1915

  4. ((d))

    Indian Councils Act, 1861

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Answer: ((a))

Goverment of India Act, 1833

81

Poonam Yadav won the 2019 Arjuna Award for which sport?

  1. ((a))

    Badminton 

  2. ((b))

    Cricket

  3. ((c))

    Shooting

  4. ((d))

    Wrestling

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Answer: ((a))

Badminton 

82

'Dhangari Gaja' is a dance form mainly associated with _______.

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Jharkhand

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Chhattisgarh

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Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh

83

Bhalari is one of the popular folk songs of _______, which is sung by farmers while working in their fields.

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Himachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Bihar

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Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan

84

As of August 2020, who among the following was the Chief Economic Adviser to the Finance Ministry of India?

  1. ((a))

    Ajit Pai 

  2. ((b))

    Krishnamurthy V Subramanian

  3. ((c))

    Ravi Anshuman

  4. ((d))

    Anand Nandkumar

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Answer: ((a))

Ajit Pai 

85

Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the:

  1. ((a))

    Kalinga War

  2. ((b))

    Battle of Buxar

  3. ((c))

    Battle of Haldighati

  4. ((d))

    Battle of Tarain

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Answer: ((a))

Kalinga War

86

Gambhira, Dhali and Jatra are the famous dance forms of which state?

  1. ((a))

    Punjab

  2. ((b))

    West Bengal

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Punjab

87

What does Herpetology deal with?

  1. ((a))

    Study of fish 

  2. ((b))

    Study of insects

  3. ((c))

    Study of reptiles and amphibians

  4. ((d))

    Study of birds 

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Answer: ((a))

Study of fish 

88

Name the only sea in the world that does NOT have a land boundary.

  1. ((a))

    Sargasso Sea

  2. ((b))

    Pechora Sea

  3. ((c))

    Amundsen Sea

  4. ((d))

    Iroise Sea 

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Answer: ((a))

Sargasso Sea

89

Which of the following elements can be used to treat/purify water?

  1. ((a))

    Potassium

  2. ((b))

    Magnesium

  3. ((c))

    Chlorine

  4. ((d))

    Lead

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Answer: ((a))

Potassium

90

Which of the following is the largest west flowing river in Rajasthan?

  1. ((a))

    Luni

  2. ((b))

    Chambal

  3. ((c))

    Banganga

  4. ((d))

    Banas

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Answer: ((a))

Luni

91

What does Article 61 of the Indian Constitution deal with?

  1. ((a))

    Fundamental Duties

  2. ((b))

    Impeachment of the President

  3. ((c))

    Financial Emergency

  4. ((d))

    National Emergency

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Answer: ((a))

Fundamental Duties

92

Which of the following acids is released by the gastric glands present in the stomach?

  1. ((a))

    Acetic acid

  2. ((b))

    Nitric acid

  3. ((c))

    Citric acid

  4. ((d))

    Hydrochloric acid 

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Answer: ((a))

Acetic acid

93

Which country has the most time zones in the world?

  1. ((a))

    France 

  2. ((b))

    United States of America

  3. ((c))

    Russia

  4. ((d))

    United Kingdom

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Answer: ((a))

France 

94

On 22 July 2020,______, Deputy Commissioner of Mumbai Customs, was appointed as an honorary adviser to the steering committee for BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) young leaders for the period 2020-2023.

  1. ((a))

    Amit Ghawate

  2. ((b))

    Sahil Seth

  3. ((c))

    Yogesh Yadav

  4. ((d))

    HM Patel

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Answer: ((a))

Amit Ghawate

95

Who discovered the TB vaccine?

  1. ((a))

    Edward Jenner

  2. ((b))

    Jonas Salk and Camille Guerin

  3. ((c))

    Leon Calmette and Camille Guerin

  4. ((d))

    Louis Pasteur

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Answer: ((a))

Edward Jenner

96

Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with finance, property, contracts and suits?

  1. ((a))

    Part XII

  2. ((b))

    Part IX

  3. ((c))

    Part X

  4. ((d))

    Part VIII

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Answer: ((a))

Part XII

97

Name the country which has the most AFC (AFC) Asian Cup titles?

  1. ((a))

    South Korea

  2. ((b))

    Saudi Arab

  3. ((c))

    Japan

  4. ((d))

    Iran

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Answer: ((a))

South Korea

98

Who was the first woman Election Commissioner of Maharashtra?

  1. ((a))

    Neela Satyanarayan

  2. ((b))

    Rekha Sharma

  3. ((c))

    Minati Behera

  4. ((d))

    Sugatha Kumari 

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Answer: ((a))

Neela Satyanarayan

99

Which newspaper was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa in 1903?

  1. ((a))

    Young India

  2. ((b))

    Indian Opinion

  3. ((c))

    Swaraj Hind

  4. ((d))

    Navajivan

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Answer: ((a))

Young India

100

Which of the following gases is used in electric bulbs?

  1. ((a))

    Halogen

  2. ((b))

    Nitrogen

  3. ((c))

    Carbon dioxide

  4. ((d))

    Hydrogen 

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Answer: ((a))

Halogen

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