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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 18 Oct 2021 Shift 1)

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General English (25 questions)

1

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

CONCISE

  1. ((a))

    Brief

  2. ((b))

    Modified

  3. ((c))

    Edited

  4. ((d))

    Lengthy

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Answer: ((a))

Brief

2

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

My brother took us _______ a ride in the nature reserve.

  1. ((a))

    for

  2. ((b))

    to

  3. ((c))

    at

  4. ((d))

    in

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Answer: ((a))

for

3

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I wonder if the postman _____ today.

  1. ((a))

    was coming

  2. ((b))

    come

  3. ((c))

    will come

  4. ((d))

    will have come

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Answer: ((a))

was coming

4

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

The cry of an owl

  1. ((a))

    Squawk

  2. ((b))

    Moo

  3. ((c))

    Hoot

  4. ((d))

    Coo

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Answer: ((a))

Squawk

5

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 tournament have been cancel.

  1. ((a))

    has been cancel

  2. ((b))

    have been cancelled

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required

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  4. ((d))

    has been cancelled

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Answer: ((a))

has been cancel

6

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Cubicle

  2. ((b))

    Crystle

  3. ((c))

    Crust

  4. ((d))

    Cube

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Answer: ((a))

Cubicle

7

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.

Every morning a shrill noise wake me up.

  1. ((a))

    wake me up

  2. ((b))

    Every morning

  3. ((c))

    a shrill noise

  4. ((d))

    No error

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Answer: ((a))

wake me up

8

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ACQUIRE

  1. ((a))

    Collect

  2. ((b))

    Gain

  3. ((c))

    Disperse

  4. ((d))

    Earn

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Answer: ((a))

Collect

9

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'. 

It is one of the best books whom I have ever read.

  1. ((a))

    I have ever read

  2. ((b))

    It is one of the

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    best books whom

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Answer: ((a))

I have ever read

10

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

Make better

  1. ((a))

    Increase

  2. ((b))

    Change

  3. ((c))

    Improve

  4. ((d))

    Delete

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Answer: ((a))

Increase

11

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

At beck and call

  1. ((a))

    Try to convince others about something

  2. ((b))

    Signal someone to approach

  3. ((c))

    Gain an advantage over someone

  4. ((d))

    Ready to do everything for someone

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Answer: ((a))

Try to convince others about something

12

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Her later short stories are vastly superior than her earlier ones.

  1. ((a))

    superior from

  2. ((b))

    superior to

  3. ((c))

    superior over

  4. ((d))

    superior against

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Answer: ((a))

superior from

13

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Persuade 

  2. ((b))

    Precede

  3. ((c))

    Persuit

  4. ((d))

    Possess

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Answer: ((a))

Persuade 

14

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Twenty people were buried alive when the building ________.

  1. ((a))

    damaged

  2. ((b))

    shook

  3. ((c))

    subsided

  4. ((d))

    collapsed

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Answer: ((a))

damaged

15

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The weather report _____ the fishermen not to go fishing the next day.

  1. ((a))

    insisted

  2. ((b))

    requested

  3. ((c))

    announced

  4. ((d))

    advised

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Answer: ((a))

insisted

16

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.

Each team were wearing a different coloured dress.

  1. ((a))

    Each team were

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    different coloured dress

  4. ((d))

    wearing a

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Answer: ((a))

Each team were

17

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

We had not explored even a tiny fraction of space even after years of space research.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    could not

  3. ((c))

    have not

  4. ((d))

    are not

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Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

18

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

EXCITED

  1. ((a))

    Bored

  2. ((b))

    Active

  3. ((c))

    Busy

  4. ((d))

    Thrilled

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Answer: ((a))

Bored

19

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

Bear fruit

  1. ((a))

    Put in hard work

  2. ((b))

    Produce positive results

  3. ((c))

    Be creative

  4. ((d))

    Accept the truth

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Answer: ((a))

Put in hard work

20

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

AMPLE

  1. ((a))

    Meager

  2. ((b))

    Sufficient

  3. ((c))

    Narrow

  4. ((d))

    Short

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Answer: ((a))

Meager

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.

The train came out of the jungle and passed fields of sugarcane and villages of mud huts. Children (1) ______ and waved to the train, though (2) ______  was no one in it except Suraj, the guard and the (3) ______ driver. Suraj waved back. Usually he (4) ______ in a field, waving; today, he was (5) ______ on a train.

21

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

  1. ((a))

    shouts

  2. ((b))

    shouted

  3. ((c))

    shouting

  4. ((d))

    shout

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Answer: ((a))

shouts

22

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

  1. ((a))

    there

  2. ((b))

    here

  3. ((c))

    this

  4. ((d))

    that

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Answer: ((a))

there

23

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

  1. ((a))

    engine

  2. ((b))

    motor

  3. ((c))

    car

  4. ((d))

    pump

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Answer: ((a))

engine

24

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

  1. ((a))

    were

  2. ((b))

    is

  3. ((c))

    was

  4. ((d))

    are

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

were

25

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

  1. ((a))

    actually

  2. ((b))

    frequently

  3. ((c))

    absolutely

  4. ((d))

    definitely

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

actually

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

26

Select the numbers that will replace the question marks (?) in the given number series.

23, 25, 29, 35, 47, 50, ?, ?

  1. ((a))

    54, 68

  2. ((b))

    62, 70

  3. ((c))

    56, 70

  4. ((d))

    85, 70

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

54, 68

27

In a certain code language, if '375' is written as '42', and '784' is written as '14', then in the same code language, how will you write '465'?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    43

  4. ((d))

    34

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Answer: ((a))

12

28

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

Maithili : Jharkhand : : Konkani : ?

  1. ((a))

    Goa

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Konkan

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Answer: ((a))

Goa

29

Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the given number series.

2, 5, 13, 29, ?

  1. ((a))

    43

  2. ((b))

    39

  3. ((c))

    41

  4. ((d))

    47

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

43

30

Which of the following conclusions were drawn on the basis of the given statements? 

Statement 1: All computers are laptops.

Statement 2: Some laptops are software.

  1. ((a))

    All software are computers.

  2. ((b))

    All laptops are computers.

  3. ((c))

    No software is a laptop.

  4. ((d))

    Some computers can be software.

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Answer: ((a))

All software are computers.

31

Select the letter-cluster that will replace the question mark (?) in the given series.

bisq, dguo, ?, hcyk

  1. ((a))

    eevm

  2. ((b))

    ffwn

  3. ((c))

    efvn

  4. ((d))

    fewm

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Answer: ((a))

eevm

32

Select the figure from the options that when placed in the blank space of the given figure will complete the pattern. 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

33

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

Penicillin : Alexander Fleming : : AC motor : ?

  1. ((a))

    Benjamin Franklin

  2. ((b))

    Thomas Edison

  3. ((c))

    Isaac Newton

  4. ((d))

    Nikola Tesla

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Answer: ((a))

Benjamin Franklin

34

Six friends, Abhishek, Apurva, Parth, Kiran, Onkar and Viraj, are sitting on the vertices of a regular hexagon and they are sitting facing the centre of the hexagon.

  1. Apurva is sitting between Onkar and Parth.
  2. Abhishek is sitting next to Onkar.
  3. Kiran is not exactly opposite to Apurva.

Who is exactly opposite to Abhishek?

  1. ((a))

    Viraj

  2. ((b))

    Parth

  3. ((c))

    Kiran

  4. ((d))

    Apurva

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Answer: ((a))

Viraj

35

Select the letter that will replace the question mark (?) in the given series.

E, G, L, V, ?

  1. ((a))

    P

  2. ((b))

    S

  3. ((c))

    M

  4. ((d))

    G

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Answer: ((a))

P

36

Six friends, Abhishek, Apurva, Parth, Kiran, Onkar and Viraj, are sitting on the vertices of a regular hexagon and they are sitting facing the centre of the hexagon.

  1. Apurva is sitting between Onkar and Parth.
  2. Abhishek is sitting next to Onkar.
  3. Kiran is not exactly opposite to Apurva. 

In the above question, if Viraj and Onkar exchanged their positions, then who would be sitting next to Kiran?

  1. ((a))

    Viraj

  2. ((b))

    Onkar

  3. ((c))

    Abhishek

  4. ((d))

    Apurva

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Viraj

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.

Kabaddi : 7 : : Football : ?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

38

Select the option that will come next in the given figure series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39

Select the option that depicts how the given transparent sheet of paper would appear if it is folded at the dotted line.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

40

In a certain language, if '+' means 'division', '×' means 'subtraction', '÷' means 'addition' and '-' means 'multiplication', then find the value of the following expression (apply BODMAS). 

24 ÷ 6 - 2 + 4 × 2

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    13

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

41

In the following figure, the triangle represents 'football players', the circle represents 'kho-kho players', and the rectangle represents 'kabaddi players'. How many players play both kabaddi and football only?

 

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    13

  4. ((d))

    26

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

42

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

B_DC_ _ ADD_BA

  1. ((a))

    ACBC

  2. ((b))

    ABCB

  3. ((c))

    DACB

  4. ((d))

    DABC

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Answer: ((a))

ACBC

43

Select the figure from the options which is embedded in the given question figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

44

In a certain language, if 4 and 6 are interchanged and 5 and 9 are interchanged, then which of the following numbers will be the highest?

  1. ((a))

    7458

  2. ((b))

    7486

  3. ((c))

    9383

  4. ((d))

    4555

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7458

45

Select the mirror image of the following figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

46

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

31 : 8 : : 92 : ?

  1. ((a))

    721

  2. ((b))

    61

  3. ((c))

    77

  4. ((d))

    49

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

721

47

Five players, 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd' and 'e', scored some runs during a match.

  1. 'b' scored a half century, but did not score a century.
  2. 'd' scored more runs than 'c', but less runs than 'b'.
  3. 'a' scored 37 runs, which is less than 'c'.
  4. 'e' scored 29 runs more than 'd'.
  5. 'c' scored 21 runs less than 'b'.

What is likely to be the score of 'e'?

  1. ((a))

    134

  2. ((b))

    70

  3. ((c))

    62

  4. ((d))

    58

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Answer: ((a))

134

48

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn on the basis of the given statements?

Statement 1: Om is taller than Akash.

Statement 2: Shraddha is not taller than Om.

Statement 3: Pratiksha is shorter than Shraddha.

  1. ((a))

    Akash is taller than Pratiksha.

  2. ((b))

    Akash is the shortest.

  3. ((c))

    Shraddha is shorter than Akash.

  4. ((d))

    Pratiksha is shorter than Om. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Akash is taller than Pratiksha.

49

If all the vowels are omitted from the alphabet, which letter will come at the 15th place? 

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    Q

  3. ((c))

    R

  4. ((d))

    T

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S

50

Four number-triads have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number-triad that is different from the rest. 

  1. ((a))

    43, 126, 34

  2. ((b))

    38, 924, 33

  3. ((c))

    23, 426, 67

  4. ((d))

    55, 5425, 96

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

43, 126, 34

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

51

The sum of the length, breadth and height of a cuboid is 28 cm. If the total surface area of the cuboid is 588 cm2, then its diagonal is:

  1. ((a))

    14 cm

  2. ((b))

    15 cm

  3. ((c))

    12 cm

  4. ((d))

    16 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14 cm

52

The given pie chart shows a country's expenditure on various sports during a particular year. Study the pie chart and answer the question given below. 

If the total amount spent on sports in the year was ₹ 2.4 crores, then the amount spent on tennis and basketball together is what percentage less than the amount spent on golf and football together?

  1. ((a))

    10%

  2. ((b))

    8%

  3. ((c))

    15%

  4. ((d))

    12%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10%

53

Two numbers are in the ratio of 13 ∶ 8. If each number is increased by 25, then the ratio becomes 44 ∶ 29. The difference between the two numbers is:

  1. ((a))

    70

  2. ((b))

    75

  3. ((c))

    85

  4. ((d))

    80

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70

54

The given pie chart shows a country's expenditure on various sports during a particular year. Study the pie chart and answer the question given below. 

If the total amount spent on sports in the year was ₹ 4.2 crores, then the amount spent on football and hockey together was:

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 2.47 crores

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 1.35 crores

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 1.47 crores

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 1.45 crores

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 2.47 crores

55

A, B, and C can do a piece of work in 16, 24, and 32 days respectively. They start together, but C leaves after 4 days and A leaves 6 days before the completion of the work. In how many days will the work be completed?

  1. ((a))

    12 days

  2. ((b))

    15 days

  3. ((c))

    9 days

  4. ((d))

    14 days

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Answer: ((a))

12 days

56

The average weight of 30 boys is more than average weight of 20 girls by 5 kg. If the total weight of 30 boys is 1050 kg, then the total weight of 20 girls is:

  1. ((a))

    400 kg

  2. ((b))

    650 kg

  3. ((c))

    600 kg

  4. ((d))

    550 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

400 kg

57

Find the compound interest on ₹ 12,500 in one year at 12% p.a., the interest being compounded half yearly. 

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 1,455

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 1,540

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 1,500

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 1,545

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 1,455

58

In a company, 75% of the workers are skilled and the remaining are unskilled. 84% of skilled workers and 28% of unskilled workers are permanent. If the number of temporary workers is 180, then the total number of workers in the company is:

  1. ((a))

    650

  2. ((b))

    800

  3. ((c))

    700

  4. ((d))

    600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

650

59

A sum of ₹ 15,400 was lent in two parts, partly at 9% and the rest at 12% simple interest. The total interest received after three years is ₹ 4,914. The ratio of the money lent at 9% to that at 12% is:

  1. ((a))

    4 : 5

  2. ((b))

    5 : 7

  3. ((c))

    6 : 7

  4. ((d))

    5 : 6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 : 5

60

The maximum length of a pencil that can be kept in a rectangular box of dimensions 13 cm × 8 cm × 3 cm is:

  1. ((a))

    11211\sqrt 2  cm

  2. ((b))

    12212\sqrt 2  cm

  3. ((c))

    11311\sqrt 3  cm

  4. ((d))

    10210\sqrt 2  cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11211\sqrt 2  cm

61

The internal and external diameters of a hollow hemispherical bowl are 18 cm and 22 cm, respectively. The total surface area (in cm2) of the bowl is:

  1. ((a))

    444 π    

  2. ((b))

    414 π

  3. ((c))

    404 π 

  4. ((d))

    424 π

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

444 π    

62

A, B and C complete a work in 5 days, 8 days and 12 days, respectively. If they work together and get ₹ 9,800 for the work, then how much does A get?

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 5,800

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 4,200

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 4,600

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 4,800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 5,800

63

The value of 14÷12×(2513)123,of,3414,of,23\rm \frac{{\frac{1}{4} \div \frac{1}{2}\times\left( {\frac{2}{5} - \frac{1}{3}} \right)}}{{1\frac{2}{3},of,\frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{4},of,\frac{2}{3}}} is:

  1. ((a))

    465\frac{4}{{65}}

  2. ((b))

    765\frac{7}{{65}}

  3. ((c))

    265\frac{2}{{65}}

  4. ((d))

    865\frac{8}{{65}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

465\frac{4}{{65}}

64

52 oranges are bought for ₹ 119.60 and sold at the rate of ₹ 41.40 per dozen. The profit percentage is: 

  1. ((a))

    40%

  2. ((b))

    45%

  3. ((c))

    50%

  4. ((d))

    60%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40%

65

The average of three numbers is 30. The first number is 23\frac{2}{3} times of the second number, and the second number is 34\frac{3}{4} of the third number. The first number is:

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

66

The sum of two numbers is 50 and their product is 525. The LCM of the two numbers is:

  1. ((a))

    85

  2. ((b))

    125

  3. ((c))

    115

  4. ((d))

    105

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

85

67

A man sold two TV sets for ₹ 7,200 each, neither incurring a gain nor a loss. If he sold one TV set at a profit of 1212\frac{1}{2} %, then the other TV set is sold at a loss of:

  1. ((a))

    10%

  2. ((b))

    8.5%

  3. ((c))

    8%

  4. ((d))

    9%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10%

68

The marked price of an item is ₹ 5,800. If Ravi earns a profit of 25% after allowing a discount of 20%, then the cost price of the item is:

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 3,720

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 3,712

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 3,724

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 3,625

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 3,720

69

If 4A = 5B = 8C, then A ∶ B ∶ C is:

  1. ((a))

    12 : 7 : 5

  2. ((b))

    10 : 8 : 5

  3. ((c))

    10 : 8 : 7

  4. ((d))

    12 : 8 : 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 : 7 : 5

70

A man takes 12 minutes to cover a certain distance at a speed of 8 km/h. If he walks at a speed of 12 km/h, how long will he take to cover the same distance?

  1. ((a))

    14 minutes 

  2. ((b))

    12 minutes 

  3. ((c))

    8 minutes 

  4. ((d))

    10 minutes 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14 minutes 

71

A, B and C are boxes with marbles in the ratio 2 ∶ 3 ∶ 4. The total number of marbles in the boxes is 360. The above ratio can be changed to 3 ∶ 8 ∶ 7 by which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    By transferring 20 marbles from A to B and 20 marbles from C to B.

  2. ((b))

    By transferring 40 marbles from A to B and 20 marbles from C to B.

  3. ((c))

    By transferring 20 marbles from A to B and 10 marbles from C to B.

  4. ((d))

    By transferring 30 marbles from A to B and 30 marbles from C to B. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

By transferring 20 marbles from A to B and 20 marbles from C to B.

72

The given pie chart shows a country's expenditure on various sports during a particular year. Study the pie chart and answer the question given below. 

If the total amount spent on sports was ₹ 3.6 crores, then the average amount spent on hockey, cricket and basketball was:

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 62 lakhs 

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 65 lakhs

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 60 lakhs

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 56 lakhs

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Answer: ((a))

₹ 62 lakhs 

73

While covering a distance of 51 km, a man noticed that after walking for one hour and 40 minutes, the distance covered by him was 512\frac{5}{{12}} of the remaining distance. What was his speed?

  1. ((a))

    8 km/h

  2. ((b))

    7 km/h

  3. ((c))

    9 km/h

  4. ((d))

    10 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

8 km/h

74

24 spheres of the same size are made by melting a solid cylinder, whose diameter is 28 cm and height is 7 cm. The surface area of each sphere is:

(Take π = 227\frac{{22}}{7})

  1. ((a))

    164 cm2

  2. ((b))

    154 cm2

  3. ((c))

    144 cm2

  4. ((d))

    156 cm2

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Answer: ((a))

164 cm2

75

If the difference of the mode and median of a data is 38, then the difference of the median and mean is:

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    22

  4. ((d))

    24

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Answer: ((a))

19

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

Ethanoic acid is also known as glacial acetic acid as it:

  1. ((a))

    freezes in cold climate

  2. ((b))

    crystallizes easily

  3. ((c))

    is a liquid during winter

  4. ((d))

    is volatile during winter

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Answer: ((a))

freezes in cold climate

77

Which of the following is a complex substance that provides structural strength to plants?

  1. ((a))

    Cellulose

  2. ((b))

    Xylem

  3. ((c))

    Cytoplasm

  4. ((d))

    Phloem

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Answer: ((a))

Cellulose

78

In 1918, Mahatma Gandhi organised a satyagraha for the peasants of Kheda district of Gujarat. The satyagraha was for the demand of:

  1. ((a))

    better quality seeds

  2. ((b))

    improvement in irrigation facilities

  3. ((c))

    relaxation in revenue collection

  4. ((d))

    a health centre

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Answer: ((a))

better quality seeds

79

Which of the following dance forms is derived from martial arts practices?

  1. ((a))

    Chhau

  2. ((b))

    Jhora

  3. ((c))

    Bharatanatyam

  4. ((d))

    Ghoomar

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Answer: ((a))

Chhau

80

In the context of BHIM UPI, what does 'I' stand for in BHIM?

  1. ((a))

    Interface

  2. ((b))

    Interfere

  3. ((c))

    Insurance

  4. ((d))

    Identity

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Answer: ((a))

Interface

81

Who among the following was the prime minister of India in 1978?

  1. ((a))

    Gulzari Lal Nanda

  2. ((b))

    Lal Bahadur Shastri

  3. ((c))

    Charan Singh

  4. ((d))

    Morarji Desai 

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Answer: ((a))

Gulzari Lal Nanda

82

Who won the Australian Open title of 2020 in the Men's singles event held in Melbourne?

  1. ((a))

    Rajeev Ram

  2. ((b))

    Joe Salisbury

  3. ((c))

    Dominic Thiem

  4. ((d))

    Novak Djokovic

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Answer: ((a))

Rajeev Ram

83

The entire northern plains of India are made of:

  1. ((a))

    black soil

  2. ((b))

    alluvial soil

  3. ((c))

    yellow soil

  4. ((d))

    arid soil

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Answer: ((a))

black soil

84

The festival 'Anthurium' is celebrated in:

  1. ((a))

    Mizoram

  2. ((b))

    Manipur

  3. ((c))

    Assam

  4. ((d))

    Nagaland

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Answer: ((a))

Mizoram

85

Who won the World Food Prize in June 2020 for his contribution towards developing soil saving techniques to increase food production?

  1. ((a))

    Rattan Lal

  2. ((b))

    A Gopalakrishnan

  3. ((c))

    M. Krishna Reddy

  4. ((d))

    I Sekar 

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Answer: ((a))

Rattan Lal

86

Which of the following hills is NOT located in Meghalaya?

  1. ((a))

    Jaintia

  2. ((b))

    Khasi

  3. ((c))

    Garo

  4. ((d))

    Javadi

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Answer: ((a))

Jaintia

87

Who among the following sports persons was a winner of the Padma Shri in 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Manika Batra

  2. ((b))

    Poonam Yadav

  3. ((c))

    Rani Rampal

  4. ((d))

    Deepti Sharma

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Answer: ((a))

Manika Batra

88

Which of the following is the oldest of the Vedas?

  1. ((a))

    Atharvaveda

  2. ((b))

    Samaveda

  3. ((c))

    Yajurveda

  4. ((d))

    Rigveda

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Answer: ((a))

Atharvaveda

89

Which among the following is included in the gross domestic product?

  1. ((a))

    Sale of used goods

  2. ((b))

    Bartered goods and services

  3. ((c))

    Sales of final goods 

  4. ((d))

    Transfer payments

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Answer: ((a))

Sale of used goods

90

Which book among the following did Kiran Desai author?

  1. ((a))

    The Interpreter of Maladies

  2. ((b))

    The God of Small Things

  3. ((c))

    The Inheritance of Loss

  4. ((d))

    The Glass Palace

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Answer: ((a))

The Interpreter of Maladies

91

In 1862, the High Court was first established at:

  1. ((a))

    Gwalior

  2. ((b))

    Delhi

  3. ((c))

    Madras

  4. ((d))

    Jhansi

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Answer: ((a))

Gwalior

92

Which of the following oceans is the third largest in the world?

  1. ((a))

    Pacific Ocean

  2. ((b))

    Arctic Ocean

  3. ((c))

    Indian Ocean

  4. ((d))

    Atlantic Ocean

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Answer: ((a))

Pacific Ocean

93

In which year did the Government of India pass the Disabilities Act?

  1. ((a))

    1997

  2. ((b))

    1992

  3. ((c))

    1995

  4. ((d))

    1993

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Answer: ((a))

1997

94

Who was the first Mughal emperor?

  1. ((a))

    Babur

  2. ((b))

    Jahangir

  3. ((c))

    Sher Shah Suri

  4. ((d))

    Humayun

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Answer: ((a))

Babur

95

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used for cooking in homes is a combination of:

  1. ((a))

    propane and butane

  2. ((b))

    methane and butane

  3. ((c))

    hexane and propane

  4. ((d))

    methane and propane

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Answer: ((a))

propane and butane

96

Which of the following is NOT important for individual health?

  1. ((a))

    Public transport

  2. ((b))

    Public cleanliness

  3. ((c))

    Social equality

  4. ((d))

    Harmony

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Answer: ((a))

Public transport

97

Which of the following was built by Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah?

  1. ((a))

    Char Minar

  2. ((b))

    Gol Gumbad

  3. ((c))

    Buland Darwaza

  4. ((d))

    Jama Masjid

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Answer: ((a))

Char Minar

98

The colour of the clear sky is blue due to the phenomenon of:

  1. ((a))

    reflection of light

  2. ((b))

    dispersion of light

  3. ((c))

    refraction of light

  4. ((d))

    scattering of light

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Answer: ((a))

reflection of light

99

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 aims to provide ____ days of wage employment to every household to ensure livelihood security in rural areas.

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    365

  3. ((c))

    250

  4. ((d))

    100

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Answer: ((a))

45

100

When did the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly take place?

  1. ((a))

    January 1950

  2. ((b))

    August 1945

  3. ((c))

    December 1946

  4. ((d))

    July 1948

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Answer: ((a))

January 1950

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