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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 18 Oct 2021 Shift 3)

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General English (25 questions)

1

The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.

The man whose sitting at the corner table is my uncle.

  1. ((a))

    whose sitting 

  2. ((b))

    at the corner table

  3. ((c))

    The man 

  4. ((d))

    is my uncle 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

whose sitting 

2

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Fall for

  1. ((a))

    To be supported by

  2. ((b))

    To fall down and injure oneself

  3. ((c))

    To invite someone

  4. ((d))

    To be tricked or fooled by

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To be supported by

3

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Until recently, the village women ______ water from common wells or hand pumps, but now they have water taps.

  1. ((a))

    sold 

  2. ((b))

    threw

  3. ((c))

    bought 

  4. ((d))

    fetched 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

sold 

4

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

EAGER

  1. ((a))

    Easier 

  2. ((b))

    Indifferent 

  3. ((c))

    Different 

  4. ((d))

    Loveable 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Easier 

5

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I had to go to the ATM ______ some money.

  1. ((a))

    to getting 

  2. ((b))

    to get 

  3. ((c))

    for to get

  4. ((d))

    by getting 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

to getting 

6

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The workers who returned ______ during the lockdown did not go back to work.

  1. ((a))

    hope 

  2. ((b))

    home 

  3. ((c))

    house

  4. ((d))

    office 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

hope 

7

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

Something that is given to counter the effect of poison

  1. ((a))

    Artichoke

  2. ((b))

    Medicine

  3. ((c))

    Antidote

  4. ((d))

    Antibiotic

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Artichoke

8

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

AGREE

  1. ((a))

    Oppose

  2. ((b))

    Distance

  3. ((c))

    Question

  4. ((d))

    Support 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Oppose

9

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

Breathe hard and with difficulty

  1. ((a))

    Strangle

  2. ((b))

    Pant

  3. ((c))

    Choke

  4. ((d))

    Cough 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Strangle

10

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Let us go to the museum, ______?

  1. ((a))

    do we

  2. ((b))

    don’t we

  3. ((c))

    will we

  4. ((d))

    shall we 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

do we

11

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’.

If the world was to end tomorrow why would you spend your day today?

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required 

  2. ((b))

    what would

  3. ((c))

    how would 

  4. ((d))

    when would 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No substitution required 

12

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

OBSTRUCTION

  1. ((a))

    Destruction 

  2. ((b))

    Guesswork 

  3. ((c))

    Hindrance 

  4. ((d))

    Construction 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Destruction 

13

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

Don’t forget post these letters.

  1. ((a))

    in posting

  2. ((b))

    to posting 

  3. ((c))

    posted 

  4. ((d))

    to post

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

in posting

14

The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.

Gopi’s father asked him not stay out late again.

  1. ((a))

    late again

  2. ((b))

    not stay out 

  3. ((c))

    asked him 

  4. ((d))

    Gopi’s father 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

late again

15

Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Standwich

  2. ((b))

    Sandwich 

  3. ((c))

    Sandwitch

  4. ((d))

    Sandwish

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Standwich

16

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’.

There is many food for all of us.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    are much food 

  3. ((c))

    is enough food

  4. ((d))

    are plenty foods

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Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

17

Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Desendent

  2. ((b))

    Decendent

  3. ((c))

    Descendant

  4. ((d))

    Disendant

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Desendent

18

The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.

“You can meet me always you like,” our teacher told us.

  1. ((a))

    you like

  2. ((b))

    our teacher told us

  3. ((c))

    me always 

  4. ((d))

    You can meet

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

you like

19

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

CONCLUDE

  1. ((a))

    End 

  2. ((b))

    Exclude 

  3. ((c))

    Open

  4. ((d))

    Include 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

End 

20

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Carry on

  1. ((a))

    Continue doing something 

  2. ((b))

    Take someone or something away 

  3. ((c))

    Throw something away

  4. ((d))

    Put something into action

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Continue doing something 

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.

According to a news report, a former captain of the Indian wheelchair cricket team has now been forced to (1)______ as a labourer to support his family. In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, the children he used to (2)______ earlier have stopped coming to him for a few months. Their parents said there was no money to pay for their (3). Before the lockdown, he was giving coaching to wheelchair-bound children who were (4) in playing cricket. The coach has now returned to his village where his old parents live. He said to the reporter who interviewed him, “These are difficult times, but I know I will be able to (5)______ them,” with a smile on his face.

21

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

  1. ((a))

    serve

  2. ((b))

    work

  3. ((c))

    supervise 

  4. ((d))

    employ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

serve

22

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

  1. ((a))

    learn 

  2. ((b))

    study

  3. ((c))

    teach

  4. ((d))

    coach 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

learn 

23

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

  1. ((a))

    studies

  2. ((b))

    employment 

  3. ((c))

    schooling

  4. ((d))

    training

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

studies

24

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

  1. ((a))

    forced

  2. ((b))

    encouraged 

  3. ((c))

    asked

  4. ((d))

    interested 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

forced

25

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

  1. ((a))

    lose

  2. ((b))

    win

  3. ((c))

    excel 

  4. ((d))

    overcome

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

lose

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

26

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.

TEMPO : TPOME :: DOLPHIN : ?

  1. ((a))

    ROMLIKD

  2. ((b))

    EPMQIJO

  3. ((c))

    PNOILHD

  4. ((d))

    PONLIHD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ROMLIKD

27

Six friends K, L, M, N, O and P are sitting in two rows; both the rows are facing north. Four friends are in the first row, whereas two friends are in the second row. L is sitting between O and P. M is just behind O. N is just behind L. There is nobody sitting behind K and P, who are sitting at the corners. Who among them are sitting in the first row?

  1. ((a))

    P, L, N and K

  2. ((b))

    K, L, P and M

  3. ((c))

    K, L, O and P

  4. ((d))

    M, N, L and P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P, L, N and K

28

In a certain code language, 'FORCE' is written as '641832' and 'MIST' is written as '1331920'. How will 'URANUS' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    518114519

  2. ((b))

    518113519

  3. ((c))

    618114618

  4. ((d))

    218132119

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

518114519

29

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

Animals, Lizards, Octopuses

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

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

42, 41, 45, 36, 52, 27, ?

  1. ((a))

    63

  2. ((b))

    91

  3. ((c))

    49

  4. ((d))

    81

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

63

31

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

15, 15, 17, 51, 55, ?

  1. ((a))

    275

  2. ((b))

    110

  3. ((c))

    255

  4. ((d))

    165

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

275

32

If A denotes ‘addition’, B denotes ‘multiplication’, C denotes ‘subtraction’, and D denotes ‘division’, then what will be the value of the following expression?

14 B (18 D 3) A 5 B 7 C 12 B (24 D 4)

  1. ((a))

    47

  2. ((b))

    41

  3. ((c))

    77

  4. ((d))

    53

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

47

33

Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

Some diaries are books.

Some books are registers.

Conclusions:

I. Some registers are diaries.

II. All registers are diaries.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows 

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

34

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

35

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

9 : 90 :: 15 : ?

  1. ((a))

    135

  2. ((b))

    240

  3. ((c))

    120

  4. ((d))

    95

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

135

36

In a certain code language, 'FRY' is written as '147'. How will 'SEIZE' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    210

  2. ((b))

    236

  3. ((c))

    320

  4. ((d))

    254

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

210

37

In a certain code language, 'FUTILE' is written as 'UFITEL'. How will 'OCTAVE' be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    COTAEV

  2. ((b))

    LXGRWG

  3. ((c))

    COATEV

  4. ((d))

    PDUBWF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

COTAEV

38

In a certain code language, 'CRECH' is written as 'DTHGM'. How will 'FETCH' be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    GGWGM

  2. ((b))

    GGWHN 

  3. ((c))

    GHXGM 

  4. ((d))

    GHVHM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GGWGM

39

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

Two statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All shops are parks.

Some shops are schools.

Conclusions:

I. Some parks are schools.

II. No school is a park.

III. Some parks are shops.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusions II and III follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions I and III follow

  4. ((d))

    All of the conclusions follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusions I and II follow

41

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

1514220
2018290
1140?
  1. ((a))

    390

  2. ((b))

    310

  3. ((c))

    320

  4. ((d))

    340

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

390

42

Among seven friends A, B, C, D, E, F and G, B is taller than only four other friends. C is taller than D. A is taller than F. E is taller than one person only that is G, who is the shortest in height among all friends. B is taller than A. Who is the tallest among all the friends?

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    E

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

43

 Six students are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Puneet is sitting between Iqbal and Aman. Joya is sitting at the second place to the right of Iqbal. Pratiksha is sitting at the third place to the left of Aman. Anamika is sitting between Joya and Aman. Who is sitting between Puneet and Anamika?

  1. ((a))

    Iqbal

  2. ((b))

    Pratiksha

  3. ((c))

    Joya

  4. ((d))

    Aman

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Iqbal

44

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

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

14 + 32 - 56 ÷ 28 × 5 = 40

  1. ((a))

    5 and 14

  2. ((b))

    28 and 32

  3. ((c))

    14 and 32

  4. ((d))

    28 and 14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 and 14

46

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

Fuel : Diesel :: Utensils : ?

  1. ((a))

    Steel

  2. ((b))

    Spoon

  3. ((c))

    Iron

  4. ((d))

    Kitchen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Steel

47

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

LOK, JMI, HKG, FIE, ?

  1. ((a))

    EGD

  2. ((b))

    DGC

  3. ((c))

    DHG

  4. ((d))

    DGD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EGD

48

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50

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

Cataract : Eyes :: Eczema : ?

  1. ((a))

    Itching

  2. ((b))

    Joints 

  3. ((c))

    Allergy

  4. ((d))

    Skin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Itching

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

51

Simplify the following expression.

4 - 3 of (112+13÷12 of 4−14)\rm \left(1\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} \div \frac{1}{2}\ of\ 4-\frac{1}{4}\right)

  1. ((a))

    1712\frac{17}{12}

  2. ((b))

    -194\frac{19}{4}

  3. ((c))

    -14\frac{1}{4}

  4. ((d))

    -8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1712\frac{17}{12}

52

While listing N consecutive even numbers for determining their average, the last number, by mistake, got replaced by the next odd number and thereby the average turned out to be more than the desired value by 0.0125. What is the value of N?

  1. ((a))

    50

  2. ((b))

    100

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    80

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50

53

The mean of a set of 120 observations is 80. 10 is subtracted from each observation and each of the corresponding result is divided by 7. What is the mean of the new set?

  1. ((a))

    71127\frac{1}{{12}}

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    5565\frac{5}{{6}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

71127\frac{1}{{12}}

54

A steamer and a motor boat cover the stretch between a seaport and a dock in 7 hours 20 minutes and 10 hours 40 minutes, respectively. What is the ratio of their speeds?

  1. ((a))

    15 ∶ 11

  2. ((b))

    8 ∶ 5

  3. ((c))

    16 ∶ 11

  4. ((d))

    3 ∶ 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 ∶ 11

55

In case of a particular transaction, the profit earned is 142714\frac{2}{{7}}%. What fraction is the cost price of the selling price?

  1. ((a))

    17\frac{1}{{7}}

  2. ((b))

    78\frac{7}{{8}}

  3. ((c))

    87\frac{8}{{7}}

  4. ((d))

    18\frac{1}{{8}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17\frac{1}{{7}}

56

A man had to travel 49 km, which he divided into six stretches which were exact multiples of either 4 km or 5 km. The first four stretches were 4 km, 5 km, 8 km and 10 km. Multiples of 4 km and 5 km were travelled at the rates of 40 and 60 km/h, respectively, and between two consecutive stretches, he rested for six minutes. What was his average speed (in km/h) for the whole journey?

  1. ((a))

    3171131\frac{7}{{11}}

  2. ((b))

    3441534\frac{4}{{15}}

  3. ((c))

    3241332\frac{4}{{13}}

  4. ((d))

    333833\frac{3}{{8}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3171131\frac{7}{{11}}

57

Study the bar graph and answer the question that follows.

The extent of construction of new railway tracks (in km) in four railway sectors A, B, C, D during two consecutive financial year Y1 and Y2 is presented through the given bar graph.

 

How much is the average and track length (in km) of A, B, D during Y2 more or less than that of C in Y1?

  1. ((a))

    Neither more nor less

  2. ((b))

    33.33 more

  3. ((c))

    100 less

  4. ((d))

    50 less

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither more nor less

58

Study the bar graph and answer the question that follows.

The extent of construction of new railway tracks (in km) in four railway sectors A, B, C, D during two consecutive financial year Y1 and Y2 is presented through the given bar graph.

 

How much is the percentage increase in the railway track length from Y1 to Y2 greater for B than that for D from Y1 and Y2?

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100

59

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.

 

What is the ratio of the average number of students enrolled in college B in 2014, 2015 and 2017 to the number of students enrolled in college A in 2014?

  1. ((a))

    3 ∶ 2

  2. ((b))

    15 ∶ 16

  3. ((c))

    5 ∶ 3

  4. ((d))

    5 ∶ 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 ∶ 2

60

Which number lying between 800 and 900 is such that when it is divided by either of 34 and 51, the remainder left is 19?

  1. ((a))

    835

  2. ((b))

    869

  3. ((c))

    821

  4. ((d))

    887

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

835

61

A retailer purchased 50 kg of a vegetable from a wholesale market. He sold half of it at a profit of Rs. 450, and the rest at a loss of Rs. 275. What was the difference (in Rs.) between the two selling prices per kg of the vegetable?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    29

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

62

A man takes a loan of Rs. 6,000 from his friend on 1st January 2019 with the condition that he will repay with accrued simple interest at the rate 6.25% per annum, as and when the interest touches Rs. 75. On which date does the loan period expire?

  1. ((a))

    14th February 2019

  2. ((b))

    15th January 2020

  3. ((c))

    20th October 2019

  4. ((d))

    15th March 2019

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14th February 2019

63

x and y are two numbers having opposite signs such that, x2 ∶ y2 = 49 ∶ 64. What is the value of (5x - 6y) ∶ (6x - 7y)?

  1. ((a))

    13 ∶ 14

  2. ((b))

    83 ∶ 98

  3. ((c))

    94 ∶ 117

  4. ((d))

    44 ∶ 65

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13 ∶ 14

64

A shopkeeper sells an article at 14% discount on its marked price and still gains 20%. If the cost price of the article is Rs. 184.90, then what is its marked price?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 278

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 264

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 272

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 258

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 278

65

The value of 56295\frac{6}{{29}} - \(\left[ {\frac{{15}}{4} \div \left{ {\frac{3}{4} \times \left( {\frac{3}{2} - \frac{1}{5} - \frac{1}{3}} \right)} \right}} \right]\) is:

  1. ((a))

    129\frac{1}{{29}}

  2. ((b))

    429\frac{4}{{29}}

  3. ((c))

    229\frac{2}{{29}}

  4. ((d))

    329\frac{3}{{29}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

129\frac{1}{{29}}

66

A sum of Rs. 16,000 invested, amounts to Rs. 21,160 in two years. What is the rate per cent per annum in C.I ?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    16.5

  4. ((d))

    17.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

67

At a recruitment test, the candidates were tested for General Awareness (GA) and Quantitative Techniques (QT). 54% and 45% failed in GA and QT, respectively, while 16% failed in both. If 136 candidates passed in both, what was the total number of candidates?

  1. ((a))

    800

  2. ((b))

    600

  3. ((c))

    640

  4. ((d))

    850

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

800

68

The lengths of one side and a diagonal of a rectangle are 63 cm and 65 cm, respectively. What is the perimeter (in cm) of a square whose area is one-seventh of that of the rectangle?

  1. ((a))

    36

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    64

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36

69

Three circles, each having radius equal to 4 cm, are drawn with the vertices of an equilateral triangles as the centres. If the length of each side of the triangle is equal to 8 cm, then what is the area (in cm2) of the portion of the triangle that is NOT covered by the sectors of the circles?

  1. ((a))

    16(23−π2)16\left( {2\sqrt 3 - \frac{\pi }{2}} \right)

  2. ((b))

    8(23−π2)8\left( {2\sqrt 3 - \frac{\pi }{2}} \right)

  3. ((c))

    16(23−π)16\left( {2\sqrt 3 - \pi } \right)

  4. ((d))

    8(23−π)8\left( {2\sqrt 3 - \pi } \right)

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Answer: ((a))

16(23−π2)16\left( {2\sqrt 3 - \frac{\pi }{2}} \right)

70

Three jugs of equal capacity are filled with mixtures of milk and water in the proportions 3 ∶ 1, 7 ∶ 1 and 11 ∶ 5. The three jugs are emptied into a single container. What will be the ratio of water to milk in the said container?

  1. ((a))

    12 ∶ 41

  2. ((b))

    15 ∶ 49

  3. ((c))

    11 ∶ 37

  4. ((d))

    14 ∶ 45

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Answer: ((a))

12 ∶ 41

71

X can do half and Y can do one-third of a certain work in 5 and 10 days, respectively. Working together, in how many days will they be able to complete double of the work?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    161216\frac{1}{2}

  4. ((d))

    7127\frac{1}{2}

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Answer: ((a))

16

72

The total surface area of a solid right circular cone is equal to that of a sphere of the same radius. The height of the cone is how many times the diameter of the sphere?

  1. ((a))

    222\sqrt 2

  2. ((b))

    22\frac{{\sqrt 2 }}{2}

  3. ((c))

    23\sqrt[3]{2}

  4. ((d))

    2\sqrt 2

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Answer: ((a))

222\sqrt 2

73

The average of a number and its reciprocal is 1. What is the average of its square, cube and fourth power?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    1.33

  4. ((d))

    2.67

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Answer: ((a))

2

74

During rainy season, huge inflow of water takes place into a reservoir. Measures are taken to clear the reservoir while water keeps flowing into it at a constant rate. It has been observed that seven and five men can clear the reservoir in 20 and 50 days, respectively, with the initial quantity of water in the reservoir being 24 and 36 kilolitres, respectively. What is the rate of inflow of water into the reservoir in litres per day?

  1. ((a))

    480

  2. ((b))

    540

  3. ((c))

    600

  4. ((d))

    640

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Answer: ((a))

480

75

What is the mean proportional between the fourth proportionals of (1, 2, 7) and (14, 16, 2401)?

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    392

  3. ((c))

    196

  4. ((d))

    224

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Answer: ((a))

14

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

In which state of India does the 'Weinia Falls' lie?

  1. ((a))

    Meghalaya

  2. ((b))

    Himachal Pradesh 

  3. ((c))

    Sikkim

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

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Answer: ((a))

Meghalaya

77

The ancient city of Hampi was the capital of the ______ empire.

  1. ((a))

    Maratha

  2. ((b))

    Rashtrakuta

  3. ((c))

    Nayaka

  4. ((d))

    Vijayanagar

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Answer: ((a))

Maratha

78

Which part of the plant allows for the uptake of carbon dioxide and limits the loss of water due to evaporation?

  1. ((a))

    Stomata

  2. ((b))

    Petiole

  3. ((c))

    Stipule

  4. ((d))

    Lamina

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Answer: ((a))

Stomata

79

______ became the first Indian to win the under-18 title in the Orange Bowl tournament in 2008.

  1. ((a))

    Manas Dhamne

  2. ((b))

    Yuki Bhambri

  3. ((c))

    Rohan Bopanna

  4. ((d))

    Leander Paes

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Answer: ((a))

Manas Dhamne

80

What is the intermediate level in the Panchayati Raj Institutions called?

  1. ((a))

    Zilla Panchayat

  2. ((b))

    Kshettra Panchayat

  3. ((c))

    Panchayat Samiti 

  4. ((d))

    Gram Panchayat 

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Answer: ((a))

Zilla Panchayat

81

Which of the following is NOT a synovial joint in the human body?

  1. ((a))

    Sutures joint

  2. ((b))

    Ball-and-socket joint 

  3. ((c))

    Hinge joint

  4. ((d))

    Condyloid joint

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Answer: ((a))

Sutures joint

82

As on July 2020, employees whose monthly wages are ______ or below are covered under the ESI Act.

  1. ((a))

    RS. 25,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 15,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 21,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 17,000

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Answer: ((a))

RS. 25,000

83

Churahi, Mandeali and Keonthali are dialects spoken in the state of:

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Himachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Arunachal Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh

84

For which of the following productions is the Ramagundam power plant famous?

  1. ((a))

    thermal energy

  2. ((b))

    hydroelectricity

  3. ((c))

    Bio-gas

  4. ((d))

    nuclear energy

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Answer: ((a))

thermal energy

85

Which country launched the first artificial satellite Sputnik 1?

  1. ((a))

    France

  2. ((b))

    USSR

  3. ((c))

    Germany

  4. ((d))

    USA

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Answer: ((a))

France

86

In which year was the Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M) formed?

  1. ((a))

    1962

  2. ((b))

    1951

  3. ((c))

    1972

  4. ((d))

    1964

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Answer: ((a))

1962

87

Which Indian actor has won the 'Russian Audience Heart' Award for 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Salman Khan

  2. ((b))

    Mahesh Babu 

  3. ((c))

    Ranveer Singh

  4. ((d))

    Prabhas

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Answer: ((a))

Salman Khan

88

In which Indian state is the 'Pookode Lake' located?

  1. ((a))

    Kerala

  2. ((b))

    Gujarat

  3. ((c))

    Punjab

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

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Answer: ((a))

Kerala

89

Which one of the following is the primary component of natural gas?

  1. ((a))

    Helium

  2. ((b))

    Methane

  3. ((c))

    Nitrogen

  4. ((d))

    Carbon Dioxide

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Answer: ((a))

Helium

90

Who among the following is the author of the book 'Amnesty'?

  1. ((a))

    Aravind Adiga

  2. ((b))

    Amish Tripathi

  3. ((c))

    Shashi Tharoor

  4. ((d))

    Vikram Seth

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Answer: ((a))

Aravind Adiga

91

Kinetic and potential energies of a body are the components of its ______ energy.

  1. ((a))

    electrical

  2. ((b))

    mechanical

  3. ((c))

    heat

  4. ((d))

    chemical

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Answer: ((a))

electrical

92

The first English factory was set up on the banks of the river ______ in 1651.

  1. ((a))

    Godavari

  2. ((b))

    Mandovi

  3. ((c))

    Hugli

  4. ((d))

    Narmada

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Answer: ((a))

Godavari

93

'Rang Ghar', one of Asia's oldest amphitheatres, was built by the king of the ______ dynasty.

  1. ((a))

    Mughal

  2. ((b))

    Ahom

  3. ((c))

    Sen

  4. ((d))

    Gupta

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Answer: ((a))

Mughal

94

Which Article of the Constitution of India provides that there will be Governors of States?

  1. ((a))

    148

  2. ((b))

    153

  3. ((c))

    124

  4. ((d))

    136

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Answer: ((a))

148

95

Who among the following is the author of the book 'Dollar Bahu'?

  1. ((a))

    Jhumpa Lahiri

  2. ((b))

    Arundhati Roy

  3. ((c))

    Tasleema Nasreen

  4. ((d))

    Sudha Murty

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Answer: ((a))

Jhumpa Lahiri

96

To which state does the 'Gheriya Nritya' belong?

  1. ((a))

    Punjab

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Haryana

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

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Answer: ((a))

Punjab

97

'Chad Sukra', a popular traditional dance-festival of Meghalaya, is celebrated as a ______.

  1. ((a))

    birth festival

  2. ((b))

    sowing festival

  3. ((c))

    community marriage festival

  4. ((d))

    thanksgiving festival

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Answer: ((a))

birth festival

98

What is the full form of SIDBI?

  1. ((a))

    Small Industries Development Bank of India

  2. ((b))

    Small Investment Development Bank of India

  3. ((c))

    Service Industries Development Bank of India

  4. ((d))

    Service Investment Development Bank of India

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Answer: ((a))

Small Industries Development Bank of India

99

In which year was the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) enacted to replace the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA)?

  1. ((a))

    1988

  2. ((b))

    1999

  3. ((c))

    2014

  4. ((d))

    1992

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Answer: ((a))

1988

100

Who among the following has been the first sportsperson to receive the Padma Shri award from the Government of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Manpreet Singh

  2. ((b))

    Milkha Singh

  3. ((c))

    Balbir Singh Dosanjh

  4. ((d))

    Dhanraj Pillay

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Answer: ((a))

Manpreet Singh

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