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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 15 July 2022 Shift 1)

100 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

1

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

NB, OA, PZ, QY, ?

  1. ((a))

    RX

  2. ((b))

    WR

  3. ((c))

    RW

  4. ((d))

    RS

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Answer: ((a))

RX

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

6 persons S, O, K, U, T and A are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). S is sitting second to the right of A. Only one person is sitting between O and U. T is sitting to the immediate right of K. Only two persons are sitting between O and A.

Who is sitting third to the left of K ?

  1. ((a))

    U

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    S

  4. ((d))

    T

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

U

4

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.

REAS : SGDW :: ABRO : BDUS :: MOBI : ?

  1. ((a))

    NPEM

  2. ((b))

    LQEM

  3. ((c))

    NQEM

  4. ((d))

    NPDM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NPEM

5

There are eight persons, A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H, all having different weights. Only two persons are lighter than F. F is heavier than A but lighter than B. D is lighter than E but heavier than G. H is lighter than A. C is heavier than E. C is not the heaviest person. The weights of the second heaviest and the second lightest persons are 78 kg and 48 kg, respectively.

How many persons are lighter than the person who is just lighter than D ?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

6

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:

All cricketers are sportspersons.

Some players are sportspersons.

Conclusions:

I. No cricketer is a player.

II. Some cricketers are players.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Either conclusion I or II follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

7

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 the0 given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

I. No X is W.

II. Some R are X.

Conclusions:

I. Some W are not X.

II. No W is R.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

8

If '–' stands for '×', '+' stands for'÷' and '÷' stands for '–', then what will be the value of 812 + 58 – 65 + 26 – 2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    70

  2. ((b))

    90

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70

9

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.

232 : 21 :: 343 : 30 :: 157 : ?

  1. ((a))

    42

  2. ((b))

    33

  3. ((c))

    36

  4. ((d))

    39

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

42

10

In a certain code language, if mustard is called fruit, fruit is called potato, potato is called burger, burger is called flower, and flower is called rice, then what is rose ?

  1. ((a))

    potato

  2. ((b))

    rice

  3. ((c))

    flower

  4. ((d))

    fruit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

potato

11

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

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

100, 98, 104, 92, 112, ?

  1. ((a))

    108

  2. ((b))

    82

  3. ((c))

    72

  4. ((d))

    64

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

108

13

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

14

Which of the mathematical signs should be interchanged in the given equation to make it mathematically correct ?

12 + 66 ÷ 11 − 4 × 91 = 159

  1. ((a))

    ÷ and ×

  2. ((b))
    • and −
  3. ((c))
    • and ×
  4. ((d))
    • and ÷
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷ and ×

15

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

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

39, 78, 117, 156, ?, 234

  1. ((a))

    205

  2. ((b))

    195

  3. ((c))

    185

  4. ((d))

    175

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

205

17

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))

18

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

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.

BDF : ACE :: NPR : MOQ :: VXZ : ?

  1. ((a))

    UVY

  2. ((b))

    TUW

  3. ((c))

    UWY

  4. ((d))

    WUY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UVY

20

In a certain code language, 'TIK' is coded as ‘40', 'PDM' is coded as ‘33'. How will 'RUG' be coded in that code language ?

  1. ((a))

    47

  2. ((b))

    44

  3. ((c))

    46

  4. ((d))

    45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

47

21

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.

KTM : PGN :: ABC : ?

  1. ((a))

    ZWY

  2. ((b))

    ZYW

  3. ((c))

    ZYX

  4. ((d))

    ZXY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ZWY

22

In a certain code language, 'SHAPE' is coded as 'VKDSH'. How will 'MODEL' be coded in that language ?

  1. ((a))

    OPFGN

  2. ((b))

    PRGHO

  3. ((c))

    QRHIP

  4. ((d))

    CFAHW

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OPFGN

23

In a certain code language, 'ACADEMIC' is written as 'AACEDIMC', 'ABSTRACT' is written as 'ASBRTCAT', and 'ACCURACY' is written as 'ACCRUCAY'. How will' ABACAS' be written in that language ?

  1. ((a))

    ABCAAS

  2. ((b))

    AAABCS

  3. ((c))

    ABAACS

  4. ((d))

    AABACS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ABCAAS

24

Seven persons – G, M, R, K, L, P and C – are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. The following information is known about them. G is to the immediate right of K, who is third to the left of C. R is adjacent to both C and P. M is not adjacent to G. Who is third to the left of M ?

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    L

  3. ((c))

    R

  4. ((d))

    G

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

25

Select the option in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given number-pair.

248 : 428

  1. ((a))

    428 : 824

  2. ((b))

    268 : 628

  3. ((c))

    462 : 264

  4. ((d))

    284 : 842

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

428 : 824

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

26

The difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on a certain sum of money at 10% per annum for 2 years is ₹200. What is the sum of money, if in the case of compound interest, interest is compounded annually ?

  1. ((a))

    ₹25,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹15,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹12,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹20,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹25,000

27

P = 25 × 38 and  Q = 23 × 3K . If the highest common factor of P and Q is 23 × 33, then what is the value of K ?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

28

The following bar graph shows the percentage of students from five different colleges who are selected for a maths quiz.

The ratio of the number of students in colleges P, Q, R, S and T is 2 ∶ 4 ∶ 3 ∶ 1 ∶ 3, respectively. If 25 students are selected from college P, then what is the total number of students selected for the quiz ?

  1. ((a))

    172

  2. ((b))

    180

  3. ((c))

    240

  4. ((d))

    210

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

172

29

A bus can travel 20% faster than a scooter. Both start from point P at the same time, and reach point Q. 60 km away from point P, at the same time. On the way, however, the bus lost about 10 minutes while stopping at bus stations, while the scooter did not stop anywhere. What is the speed of the bus ?

  1. ((a))

    68 km/h

  2. ((b))

    80 km/h

  3. ((c))

    60 km/h

  4. ((d))

    72 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

68 km/h

30

15% of the marked price of an item is equal to 25% of its cost price. If a discount of 25% is given on the scale of the item, then what will be the profit percentage ?

  1. ((a))

    22.5%

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    17.5%

  4. ((d))

    25%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22.5%

31

In an election between 2 candidates, the winning candidate gets 2940 valid votes, while the losing candidate gets 40% of the valid votes. If 2% of the votes polled were declared invalid, then what is the total number of votes polled ?

  1. ((a))

    4500

  2. ((b))

    5000

  3. ((c))

    6000

  4. ((d))

    5500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4500

32

What is the height of a cylinder whose radius of base is 12 cm and volume is 19008 cm3 ? [Use π=227\pi = \frac{{22}}{7}]

  1. ((a))

    6 cm

  2. ((b))

    24 cm

  3. ((c))

    38 cm

  4. ((d))

    42 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 cm

33

When 8 is added to the numerator of a fraction and 12 is added to its denominator, the fraction becomes 12\frac{1}{2}. When 2 is subtracted from its numerator and denominator, the fraction becomes 18\frac{1}{8}. Find the original fraction.

  1. ((a))

    919\frac{9}{{19}}

  2. ((b))

    310\frac{3}{{10}}

  3. ((c))

    47\frac{4}{7}

  4. ((d))

    511\frac{5}{{11}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

919\frac{9}{{19}}

34

If on a certain sum, the simple interest for 4 years is ₹2,000, then what is the simple interest for 6 years on the same sum ?

  1. ((a))

    ₹3,500

  2. ((b))

    ₹3,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹4,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹2,800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹3,500

35

P is increased successively by 15% and 20% to get Q. If P = 200, then what is the value of Q ?

  1. ((a))

    266

  2. ((b))

    284

  3. ((c))

    276

  4. ((d))

    292

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

266

36

Vinay purchased two bottles of a total of ₹100, and he sells these two bottles at the rate of ₹100 per bottle. What is the overall profit percentage that Vinay had on selling the two bottles ?

  1. ((a))

    50%

  2. ((b))

    100%

  3. ((c))

    200%

  4. ((d))

    80%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50%

37

The average of a set of 15 numbers is 41. Five numbers 21, 24, 39, 47 and 97 are removed from the above set. What will the average of the remaining 10 numbers ?

  1. ((a))

    39.2

  2. ((b))

    37.6

  3. ((c))

    38.7

  4. ((d))

    36.4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39.2

38

What is the value of 178×5+4×35×3÷6+2×4\frac{{17 - 8 \times 5 + 4 \times 3}}{{5 \times 3 \div 6 + 2 \times 4}} ?

  1. ((a))

    2521\frac{{ - 25}}{{21}}

  2. ((b))

    2221\frac{{ - 22}}{{21}}

  3. ((c))

    56\frac{{ - 5}}{6}

  4. ((d))

    87\frac{{ - 8}}{7}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2521\frac{{ - 25}}{{21}}

39

The selling price of a desktop is 9 times of the profit earned on selling this desktop. What is the profit percentage ?

  1. ((a))

    10%

  2. ((b))

    12.5%

  3. ((c))

    11.11%

  4. ((d))

    8.33%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10%

40

A, B and C together can do a piece of work in 6 days. A and B together can do the same work in 12 days. B alone can do the same work in 18 days. In how many days can A and C together do the same work ?

  1. ((a))

    9 days

  2. ((b))

    10.5 days

  3. ((c))

    8 days

  4. ((d))

    7.5 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 days

41

A can do a piece of work alone in 40 days. A and B together can do the same work in 10 days. C is 50% less efficient than B. In how many days can A and C together complete the same work ?

  1. ((a))

    20 days

  2. ((b))

    24 days

  3. ((c))

    16 days

  4. ((d))

    12 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20 days

42

What will be the average of all the prime numbers between 9 and 22 ?

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

43

5 times of the perimeter of a square is 600 cm. What will be the area of this square ?

  1. ((a))

    900 cm2

  2. ((b))

    1150 cm2

  3. ((c))

    750 cm2

  4. ((d))

    480 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

900 cm2

44

What is the average of the first 10 prime numbers ?

  1. ((a))

    10.9

  2. ((b))

    12.9

  3. ((c))

    11.9

  4. ((d))

    13.9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10.9

45

The value of (256)1/2 - (1331)1/3 + 23 × 13?

  1. ((a))

    304

  2. ((b))

    305

  3. ((c))

    309

  4. ((d))

    302

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

304

46

The following pie chart shows the amounts of money spent under different heads by a household as percentages of the total money spent by the household on these 7 heads taken together.

If the total money spent on these 7 heads is ₹2,300, then what is the amount spent on E5 ?

  1. ((a))

    ₹483

  2. ((b))

    ₹253

  3. ((c))

    ₹391

  4. ((d))

    ₹299

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹483

47

A leaves station P at 8:00 a.m. and reaches station Q at 11:00 a.m. B leaves station Q at 9:00 a.m. and reaches station P at 11:00 a.m. At what time will they cross each other ?

  1. ((a))

    10:00 a.m.

  2. ((b))

    10:05 a.m.

  3. ((c))

    9:48 a.m.

  4. ((d))

    9:52 a.m.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10:00 a.m.

48

The following table shows the number of students of class 6, class 7, class 8, class 9 and class 10, in schools A, B and C.

SchoolClass
Class 6Class 7Class 8Class 9Class 10
School A2545355580
School B6545554520
School C3565402530

What is the total number of students in class 9 and class 10, taken together, in school B ?

  1. ((a))

    55

  2. ((b))

    100

  3. ((c))

    135

  4. ((d))

    65

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55

49

Two numbers are, respectively, 25% and 30% less than a third number. What is the ratio of the first two numbers, in the order mentioned in the previous statement ?

  1. ((a))

    6 ∶ 5

  2. ((b))

    5 ∶ 6

  3. ((c))

    14 ∶ 15

  4. ((d))

    15 ∶ 14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 ∶ 5

50

The area of a square is 144 cm2. What is the length of each of its diagonals ?

  1. ((a))

    14214\sqrt 2  cm

  2. ((b))

    626\sqrt 2  cm

  3. ((c))

    12212\sqrt 2  cm

  4. ((d))

    12 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14214\sqrt 2  cm

General English (25 questions)

51

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He has a high paying job, ______________ he never seems to have any money.

  1. ((a))

    yet

  2. ((b))

    by

  3. ((c))

    from

  4. ((d))

    so

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

yet

52

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

That ship has sailed

  1. ((a))

    To arrive early

  2. ((b))

    To reach safely

  3. ((c))

    Too late to do something

  4. ((d))

    Too extreme to follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To arrive early

53

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

One who has a long experience of any occupation

  1. ((a))

    Reverent

  2. ((b))

    Practitioner

  3. ((c))

    Staunch

  4. ((d))

    Veteran

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reverent

54

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Entirely

  2. ((b))

    Entierely

  3. ((c))

    Entierly

  4. ((d))

    Entyrely

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Entirely

55

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

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting, arguing, etc., for a certain period of time

  1. ((a))

    Unanimous

  2. ((b))

    Graft

  3. ((c))

    Truce

  4. ((d))

    Surplus

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Unanimous

56

Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

It feels greatly to be with you at this ceremony.

  1. ((a))

    at this ceremony

  2. ((b))

    to be with you

  3. ((c))

    It feels greatly

  4. ((d))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

at this ceremony

57

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

One who knows all

  1. ((a))

    Topper

  2. ((b))

    Bully

  3. ((c))

    Anarchist

  4. ((d))

    Omniscient

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Topper

58

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Yesterday, after a nice walk, we ______ to sit on the bench, watch the birds, and rest for a while.

  1. ((a))

    decided

  2. ((b))

    decide

  3. ((c))

    decides

  4. ((d))

    deciding

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

decided

59

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The ______ of directors will decide the penalty.

  1. ((a))

    bowed

  2. ((b))

    braid

  3. ((c))

    bored

  4. ((d))

    board

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

bowed

60

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Accuracy rates of facial recognition algorithms are ______ low in the case of minorities, women and children, as demonstrated in multiple studies across the world.

  1. ((a))

    smoothly

  2. ((b))

    Carelessly

  3. ((c))

    Particularly

  4. ((d))

    Beautifully

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

smoothly

61

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I prefer to listen to relaxing and ______ music when meditating.

  1. ((a))

    soothing

  2. ((b))

    abrading

  3. ((c))

    fretting

  4. ((d))

    tormenting

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

soothing

62

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Erring

  1. ((a))

    Blundering

  2. ((b))

    Tidy

  3. ((c))

    Sloppy

  4. ((d))

    Flawless

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Blundering

63

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

Carrying an umbrella is not at all a good idea during thunderstorms.

  1. ((a))

    Carried an umbrella

  2. ((b))

    Carry an umbrella

  3. ((c))

    No improvement required

  4. ((d))

    Carrying a umbrella

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Carried an umbrella

64

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

The earthy / fragrance of soil / after a first rain / is always refreshing.

  1. ((a))

    is always refreshing

  2. ((b))

    fragrance of soil

  3. ((c))

    The earthy

  4. ((d))

    after a first rain

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

is always refreshing

65

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Unrravel

  2. ((b))

    Equilibrium

  3. ((c))

    Compeling

  4. ((d))

    Esctasy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Unrravel

66

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

My mother is in raptures over her new stove.

  1. ((a))

    completely dissatisfied with

  2. ((b))

    extremely delighted

  3. ((c))

    extremely angry

  4. ((d))

    working vigorously

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

completely dissatisfied with

67

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The reality of the effects of rising aviation industry emissions on climate change has been known for decades, yet the industry and its emissions has continued to grow without _________.

  1. ((a))

    easiness

  2. ((b))

    neglect

  3. ((c))

    constraint

  4. ((d))

    comfort

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

easiness

68

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Abundant

  1. ((a))

    Surplus

  2. ((b))

    Scarce

  3. ((c))

    Brilliant

  4. ((d))

    Rich

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Surplus

69

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.

He got afflicted with the disease / when he was / a teenager.

  1. ((a))

    No error

  2. ((b))

    He got afflicted with the disease

  3. ((c))

    a teenager

  4. ((d))

    when he was

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No error

70

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Penniless

  1. ((a))

    Broke

  2. ((b))

    Reckless

  3. ((c))

    Cranky

  4. ((d))

    Wealthy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Broke

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

Anthony Abraham, a 34-year-old crane driver, (1) ______ managed to get out of the way of falling steel. Turning around, he could hardly believe the (2) ______ scene that lay before him. Girders were (3) _____ on top of the crane in a haphazard fashion, like gigantic pick up sticks. All he could see of the machine was its rear wheels and a section of what had been the cab. Abraham (4) ______ to the cab, shouting his friend George Burns' name. By then, three other iron workers had reached the (5) ______ of the carnage. One of them yelled, 'George, can you hear me ?' Over the din of the diesel engine, a strained voice responded.

71

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

  1. ((a))

    substantially

  2. ((b))

    simultaneously

  3. ((c))

    barely

  4. ((d))

    rarely

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Answer: ((a))

substantially

72

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

  1. ((a))

    criminal

  2. ((b))

    crooked

  3. ((c))

    pleasant

  4. ((d))

    horrible

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Answer: ((a))

criminal

73

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

  1. ((a))

    dived

  2. ((b))

    piled

  3. ((c))

    duped

  4. ((d))

    riled

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Answer: ((a))

dived

74

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

  1. ((a))

    shoved

  2. ((b))

    raced

  3. ((c))

    halted

  4. ((d))

    assisted

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Answer: ((a))

shoved

75

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

  1. ((a))

    sign

  2. ((b))

    trace

  3. ((c))

    scene

  4. ((d))

    sight

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Answer: ((a))

sign

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

Which of the following animals does NOT have a backbone?

  1. ((a))

    Frog

  2. ((b))

    Human

  3. ((c))

    Spider

  4. ((d))

    Pigeon

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Answer: ((a))

Frog

77

According to the fundamental duties given in the Indian Constitution, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to uphold and protect the sovereignty, _____ of India.

  1. ((a))

    liberty and equality

  2. ((b))

    unity and integrity

  3. ((c))

    equality and fraternity

  4. ((d))

    spirituality and unity

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Answer: ((a))

liberty and equality

78

Which of the following state governments announced a four-year mentorship programme called 'Project Arohan', to provide guidance to students and improve their skills, in February 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Assam

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Himachal Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Assam

79

The remains of the dead plants and animals trapped in the layers of rocks are called ______.

  1. ((a))

    manures

  2. ((b))

    moulds

  3. ((c))

    fossils

  4. ((d))

    remnants

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Answer: ((a))

manures

80

Who won the men’s singles title in Australian Open 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Rafael Nadal

  2. ((b))

    Stefanos Tsitsipas

  3. ((c))

    Matteo Berrettini

  4. ((d))

    Daniil Medvedev

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Answer: ((a))

Rafael Nadal

81

What is speed?

  1. ((a))

    It is the distance covered by an object in a unit time.

  2. ((b))

    It is the velocity of an object per unit time.

  3. ((c))

    It is the force applied on covering a unit distance.

  4. ((d))

    It is the acceleration of an object per unit time.

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Answer: ((a))

It is the distance covered by an object in a unit time.

82

The Census of India provides us with information regarding ______.

  1. ((a))

    industrial production

  2. ((b))

    pollution

  3. ((c))

    food security

  4. ((d))

    the population

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Answer: ((a))

industrial production

83

Which of the following financial institutions of India protects the interests of the investors and facilitates the functioning of the stock market intermediaries?

  1. ((a))

    Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI)

  2. ((b))

    India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL)

  3. ((c))

    National Housing Bank (NHB)

  4. ((d))

    Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

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Answer: ((a))

Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI)

84

Which of the following novels is based on the Member of Parliament (India), Phoolan devi, and written by the author Roy Moxham ?

  1. ((a))

    Outlaw: India’s Bandit Queen and Me

  2. ((b))

    Lilavati’s Daughters

  3. ((c))

    Spy Princess

  4. ((d))

    The Man Who Knew Infinity

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Answer: ((a))

Outlaw: India’s Bandit Queen and Me

85

Ustad Allarakha Qureshi, also known as Alla Rakha, was associated with which musical instrument?

  1. ((a))

    Piano

  2. ((b))

    Tabla

  3. ((c))

    Sarod

  4. ((d))

    Flute

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Answer: ((a))

Piano

86

Where does the Eastern Coastal Plain of India lie?

  1. ((a))

    Between Diu and Kerala

  2. ((b))

    Between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal

  3. ((c))

    Between the Gulf of Cambay and Cape Comorin

  4. ((d))

    Between Maharashtra and Kerala

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Answer: ((a))

Between Diu and Kerala

87

Which of the following persons was appointed as the Commissioner of Delhi Police in July 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Kiran Bedi

  2. ((b))

    Rakesh Asthana

  3. ((c))

    Athar Aamir Khan

  4. ((d))

    Tina Dabi

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Answer: ((a))

Kiran Bedi

88

The ____________ is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that partitioned British India into two new independent dominions of India and Pakistan in 1947.

  1. ((a))

    Industrial Disputes Act

  2. ((b))

    Government of India Act

  3. ((c))

    Indian Independence Act

  4. ((d))

    Rowlatt Act

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Answer: ((a))

Industrial Disputes Act

89

In which year did Babur defeat Rana Sanga at Khanua ?

  1. ((a))

    1531

  2. ((b))

    1527

  3. ((c))

    1529

  4. ((d))

    1525

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Answer: ((a))

1531

90

Ancient Harappan site ‘Lothal’ was found in which state of India ?

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Madhya Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Gujarat

91

With which of the following Indian classical dance forms was T Balasaraswati associated ?

  1. ((a))

    Kathak

  2. ((b))

    Kathakali

  3. ((c))

    Bharatanatyam

  4. ((d))

    Manipuri

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Answer: ((a))

Kathak

92

In which year did Mahatma Gandhi first introduce a nationwide satyagraha in India ?

  1. ((a))

    1915

  2. ((b))

    1921

  3. ((c))

    1919

  4. ((d))

    1916

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Answer: ((a))

1915

93

Recommended Dietary Allowances = ?

  1. ((a))

    Balanced diet – Extra nutrients

  2. ((b))

    Requirements + Margin of safety

  3. ((c))

    Extra nutrients

  4. ((d))

    Intermittent fasting + Extra nutrients

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Answer: ((a))

Balanced diet – Extra nutrients

94

Which of the following sports was NOT played at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games (played in 2021) ?

  1. ((a))

    Cricket

  2. ((b))

    Shooting

  3. ((c))

    Football

  4. ((d))

    Hockey

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Answer: ((a))

Cricket

95

As of April 2022, amongst others, Legislative Councils are present in the states of _____________.

  1. ((a))

    Meghalaya, Punjab and Goa

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Chhattisgarh, Delhi and Goa

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Gujarat

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Answer: ((a))

Meghalaya, Punjab and Goa

96

Who among the following was the founder of the Shunga Dynasty (185 BC - 73 BC) ?

  1. ((a))

    Bhagabhadra

  2. ((b))

    Agnimitra

  3. ((c))

    Vasumitra

  4. ((d))

    Pushyamitra

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Answer: ((a))

Bhagabhadra

97

Which famous Indian Kathak dancer received the ‘Padma Vibhushan’ in 1986 ?

  1. ((a))

    Rukmini Devi Arundale

  2. ((b))

    Mallika Sarabhai

  3. ((c))

    Guru Bipin Singh

  4. ((d))

    Pandit Birju Maharaj

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Answer: ((a))

Rukmini Devi Arundale

98

The Festival of Salhesh is celebrated in the state of _____.

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Punjab

  3. ((c))

    Gujarat

  4. ((d))

    Bihar

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Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

99

When was the latest census conducted in India ?

  1. ((a))

    2021

  2. ((b))

    2005

  3. ((c))

    2001

  4. ((d))

    2011

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Answer: ((a))

2021

100

Which of the following neighbours of India has the highest population density ?

  1. ((a))

    Bangladesh

  2. ((b))

    Sri Lanka

  3. ((c))

    China

  4. ((d))

    Pakistan

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Answer: ((a))

Bangladesh

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