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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 19 July 2022 Shift 3)

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General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

1

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:

I. No G is H.

II. Some R are G.

Conclusions:

I. Some H are not G.

II. All H are R.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows 

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows

2

In a certain code language, 'DISK' is written as 'SIKD', and 'MINE' is written as 'NIEM'. How will 'BOLD' be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    BLOD

  2. ((b))

    DOLB

  3. ((c))

    BDOL

  4. ((d))

    LODB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BLOD

3

In a certain code language, if phone is called laptop, laptop is called kettle, kettle is called refrigerator, refrigerator is called charger, and charger is called cooler, then what is used to store food? 

  1. ((a))

    Charger

  2. ((b))

    Laptop

  3. ((c))

    Refrigerator

  4. ((d))

    Kettle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Charger

4

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded.(Rotation is allowed}

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

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

56, 111, 221, 441, 881, ?

  1. ((a))

    1651

  2. ((b))

    1661

  3. ((c))

    1761

  4. ((d))

    1781

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1651

7

If ‘Red’ is called ‘Blue’, ‘Blue’ is called ‘White’, ‘White’ is called ‘Black’, ‘Black’ is called ‘Pink’, and ‘Pink’ is called ‘Orange’, then what is the colour of milk?

  1. ((a))

    Pink

  2. ((b))

    Orange

  3. ((c))

    White

  4. ((d))

    Black

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pink

8

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set.

(146, 102, 58)

  1. ((a))

    (164, 120, 56) 

  2. ((b))

    (150, 106, 62)

  3. ((c))

    (168, 114, 70)

  4. ((d))

    (152, 108, 84) 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(164, 120, 56) 

9

Select the option that is related to the fifth alphanumeric-cluster in the same way as the second alphanumeric-cluster is related to the first alphanumeric-cluster and the fourth alphanumeric-cluster is related to the third alphanumeric-cluster.

MNO13 : QRS17 :: PQR16 : TUV20 :: STU19 : ?

  1. ((a))

    WXY22

  2. ((b))

    VWX23

  3. ((c))

    WXY23

  4. ((d))

    VWX22

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

WXY22

10

By interchanging the two numbers 20 and 36, which of the following equations will be correct?

I. 55 + 42 – 36 × 20 ÷ 9 = 17

II. 20 ÷ 2 × 36 + 81 – 41 = 400

  1. ((a))

    Only I 

  2. ((b))

    Only II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I 

11

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

GAM, DCJ, AEG, XGD, ?

  1. ((a))

    VJA

  2. ((b))

    UIA

  3. ((c))

    VIA

  4. ((d))

    UJA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VJA

12

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))

13

Among five friends Aman, Baman, Chaman, Karan and Tapan, Chaman is older than only one friend. Tapan is older than Karan. Only two persons are older than Karan. Baman is older than Tapan. Who is the youngest among all the friends? 

  1. ((a))

    Aman

  2. ((b))

    Chaman

  3. ((c))

    Tapan

  4. ((d))

    Karan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aman

14

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.

68 : 4 :: 130 : 5 :: 350 : ?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    8 

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

15

6 persons A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting in a row facing north (not necessarily in the same order). A is the immediate neighbour of D and F. F is the immediate neighbour of E and A. B is in the second position from the right end. If D is not at any of the ends, then how many persons are sitting towards the left of D? 

  1. ((a))

    2 

  2. ((b))

    1 

  3. ((c))

    5 

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 

16

Which of the numbers (not digits) should be interchanged in the given equation to make it mathematically correct?

4 + 6 × 3 − 5 ÷ 2 = 16

  1. ((a))

    5 and 6

  2. ((b))

    4 and 6 

  3. ((c))

    2 and 3

  4. ((d))

    5 and 3 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 and 6

17

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

77, 158, 207, 232, 241, ?

  1. ((a))

    242

  2. ((b))

    243

  3. ((c))

    244

  4. ((d))

    240

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

242

18

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

RIDE : EIDR :: IDLE : EDLI :: LAMP : ?

  1. ((a))

    ALPM

  2. ((b))

    PAML

  3. ((c))

    PMAL

  4. ((d))

    MPAL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ALPM

19

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

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

Night Blindness : Vitamin A :: Beri Beri : ?

  1. ((a))

    Vitamin D 

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin C

  3. ((c))

    Vitamin B 

  4. ((d))

    Vitamin A 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vitamin D 

21

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:

I: Some pastas are pizzas.

II: No pizza is a burger.

III: All burgers are nachos.

Conclusions:

I: Some pasta being nacho is a possibility.

II: All pizza being nacho is a possibility.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follows. 

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows. 

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows. 

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follows. 

22

In a certain code language, 'HOLA' is coded as '16', and 'GRABY' is coded as '25'. How will 'SIX' be coded in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    6 

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    18 

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 

23

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

Among seven friends P, Q, R, S, T, U and V; U is taller than only three other friends. R is tallest among all friends. T is taller than U. Q is taller than only one person. Only two persons are taller than P. V is taller than Q. Who is the shortest among all the friends? 

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    U

  3. ((c))

    V

  4. ((d))

    P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S

25

Select the figure from 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))

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

26

Ramya lent a certain sum of money at 4% simple interest to Seema and in 8 years the interest amounted to Rs. 3,400 less than the sum lent. Find the sum lent by Ramya to Seema. 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 3,050

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 6,100

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 8,200

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 5,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 3,050

27

A and B can do a piece of work together in 10 days, B and C can do the same work together in 15 days, while C and A can do the same work together in 20 days. In how many days can A, B and C do the same work, working together?

  1. ((a))

    6011\frac {60} {11} days

  2. ((b))

    6013\frac {60} {13} days

  3. ((c))

    12011\frac {120} {11} days

  4. ((d))

    12013\frac {120} {13} days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6011\frac {60} {11} days

28

A survey was conducted to find out which genre of movies people liked the most. 1,200 people answered the survey. The following pie chart shows the result of that survey. 

what is the number of people who liked science fiction?

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    200

  3. ((c))

    150

  4. ((d))

    230

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100

29

A person bought an article and sold it at a loss of 15%. If he would have sold it for Rs. 50 more, he could have gained 10%. What was the original cost price of the article? 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 260

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 280

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 160

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 260

30

There are a total of 60 students in a class and the ratio of the number of boys to that of the girls is 4 : 1, respectively. If 22 of the boys from this class are vegetarians, then find the number of non-vegetarian boys from the same class. 

  1. ((a))

    26

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    38

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

26

31

The male population of a city has increased by 20% from the previous year, while the female population has increased by 42.5%. If the total population of the city has increased by 30%, then the female population of the city was what percentage of male population in the previous year? 

  1. ((a))

    60%

  2. ((b))

    80%

  3. ((c))

    90%

  4. ((d))

    70%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60%

32

15 kg of grapes, in which 90% of the content was water, were kept in sunlight. In presence of sunlight, the water content reduced to such an extent that now only 85% of the total weight of the grapes was water. Find the total reduced weight of the grapes.  

  1. ((a))

    10 kg  

  2. ((b))

    14 kg 

  3. ((c))

    13 kg  

  4. ((d))

    12 kg  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 kg  

33

The following table shows the marks scored by 2 students in 5 different subjects.

Student 1Student 2
Subject 14030
Subject 24840
Subject 33635
Subject 43232
Subject 54443

N = Total marks of student 1 in subjects 1 and 4 taken together

M = Total marks of student 2 in subjects 3 and 5 taken together

What is the value of N : M?

  1. ((a))

    12 : 13 

  2. ((b))

    44 : 31

  3. ((c))

    44 : 39 

  4. ((d))

    17 : 19 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 : 13 

34

The value of 30% of 3000 + 289\sqrt{289} - 897 is:

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    -29

  3. ((c))

    41

  4. ((d))

    62

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

35

The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is equal to the circumference of a circle. If each side of this equilateral triangle is 88 cm long, then what will be the length of the diameter of the circle mentioned above? [Use π = 227\frac{22} {7}]

  1. ((a))

    21 cm 

  2. ((b))

    63 cm

  3. ((c))

    84 cm

  4. ((d))

    42 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21 cm 

36

A sum of Rs. 2,400 is invested for 4 years at R% p.a, simple interest and the simple interest received is Rs. 1,152. Find the amount received after 3 years when the same sum is invested at (R + 8) % p.a, simple interest. 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 3,260

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 3,180

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2,880

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 3,840

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 3,260

37

The average of 8 numbers is 12. If a number Y is added to each of these 8 numbers, then the average becomes 16. What is the value of Y? 

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

38

The average of 10 consecutive even numbers is 25. If the even number just preceding the smallest of the 10 given numbers is also included, then what will be the new average? 

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    23

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

39

A bus starts from a bus station after every 30 minutes in the same direction. The speed of each bus is the same. Z is riding a bike in the opposite direction at a speed of 25 km/h. Z meets each bus in 20 minutes. What is the speed of each bus?

  1. ((a))

    50 km/h 

  2. ((b))

    75 km/h 

  3. ((c))

    30 km/h 

  4. ((d))

    60 km/h 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50 km/h 

40

Fine the value of: (13 × 23) - (758+676\sqrt{(758 + \sqrt{676}} - (492 × 1 ÷ 7) + 15 × 33

  1. ((a))

    413

  2. ((b))

    403

  3. ((c))

    423

  4. ((d))

    433

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

413

41

If (6x + 5y) : (6x - 5y) = 11 : 5, then what is x : y?  

  1. ((a))

    20 : 9 

  2. ((b))

    12 : 5 

  3. ((c))

    15 : 8 

  4. ((d))

    18 : 11 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20 : 9 

42

A train can cover a certain distance in 3 hrs. If the track management is improved, an increase in the speed of the train by 10 km/h is possible, which can reduce the above journey time by 30 minutes. Find the initial speed of the train. 

  1. ((a))

    60 km/h 

  2. ((b))

    80 km/h 

  3. ((c))

    50 km/h 

  4. ((d))

    65 km/h 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60 km/h 

43

In an election between two candidates, one got 60% of the total valid votes, and 10% of the votes were invalid. If the total number of votes cast were 10800, what was the number of valid votes for the other candidate?

  1. ((a))

    5832

  2. ((b))

    4898

  3. ((c))

    3888

  4. ((d))

    4820

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5832

44

The following bar graph shows the percentage increase in the price of crude oil on different days of a given week compared to its price on the previous day.

If the price of crude oil at the end of Friday was Rs. 44,800 per barrel, then what was the price (per barrel) of crude oil at the end of Thursday?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 44,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 42,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 42,500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 40,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 44,000

45

A work can be completed by X men in 15 days. 10 more men join them after 3 days. The remaining work is now completed in 8 days. What is the value of X? 

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

46

A dealer bought an item at a discount of 10% on its original price. He sold it for an amount 35% more than the original price. What percentage of profit did he get? 

  1. ((a))

    42.5% 

  2. ((b))

    50%

  3. ((c))

    62.5% 

  4. ((d))

    57.5% 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

42.5% 

47

Find the largest number with which when 394 and 658 are divided, they leave remainders of 1 and 3, respectively. 

  1. ((a))

    143

  2. ((b))

    141

  3. ((c))

    133

  4. ((d))

    131

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

143

48

40 chairs are bought at the marked price of 36 chairs. If these 40 chairs are sold after giving a discount of 1%, then find the profit percentage? 

  1. ((a))

    7.25% 

  2. ((b))

    5% 

  3. ((c))

    12.5% 

  4. ((d))

    10%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7.25% 

49

The length of a rectangle is 5 times of its breadth. If the breadth is 10 cm, then what is the perimeter of the rectangle?

  1. ((a))

    60 cm 

  2. ((b))

    110 cm 

  3. ((c))

    120 cm 

  4. ((d))

    95 cm 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60 cm 

50

Find the length of the diagonal of a closed cube whose total surface area is 96 m2.

  1. ((a))

    8 3 \sqrt{3}  m

  2. ((b))

    43 \sqrt{3}  m

  3. ((c))

    23 \sqrt{3}  m

  4. ((d))

    4 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 3 \sqrt{3}  m

General English (25 questions)

51

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

Existing or happening in the same time period

  1. ((a))

    Inbred

  2. ((b))

    Exemplary

  3. ((c))

    Contemporary

  4. ((d))

    Cosmopolitan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Inbred

52

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Confiscated

  1. ((a))

    Seized

  2. ((b))

    Marinated

  3. ((c))

    Acquitted

  4. ((d))

    Liberated

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Seized

53

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.

Details of the housing / services and internment / has not been announced yet

  1. ((a))

     services and internment

  2. ((b))

    Details of the housing

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    has not been announced yet 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 services and internment

54

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

After a long ______, she finally answered my question.

  1. ((a))

    pass

  2. ((b))

    posse

  3. ((c))

    paws

  4. ((d))

    pause

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

pass

55

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.

The UAE, along with other/ Gulf states, has been being/ making friendly overtures to Iran.

  1. ((a))

    The UAE along with other

  2. ((b))

    No error 

  3. ((c))

    Gulf states has been being

  4. ((d))

    making friendly overtures to Iran

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The UAE along with other

56

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

Every other facility can only be enjoyed with the benefit of good health.

  1. ((a))

    being enjoying with 

  2. ((b))

    No improvement required

  3. ((c))

    been enjoyed with

  4. ((d))

    enjoying for 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

being enjoying with 

57

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Robust

  1. ((a))

    Agile

  2. ((b))

    Healthy

  3. ((c))

    Weak

  4. ((d))

    Strong

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Agile

58

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Sprightly

  1. ((a))

    Lethargic

  2. ((b))

    Enthusiastic

  3. ((c))

    Durable

  4. ((d))

    Spiteful

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lethargic

59

Select the correctly spelt word. 

  1. ((a))

    Indafatigable

  2. ((b))

    Indafetigable

  3. ((c))

    Indefatigable

  4. ((d))

    Indefetigable

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indafatigable

60

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A leopard cannot change its spots

  1. ((a))

    It is possible to complete a tedious job

  2. ((b))

    being ready to do anything is not common 

  3. ((c))

    Working with full devotion.brings results 

  4. ((d))

    It is impossible to change who you are

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It is possible to complete a tedious job

61

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.

In some institutions, additional teaching / assistants will hired to / teach high school students.

  1. ((a))

    No error

  2. ((b))

    In some institutions, additional teaching

  3. ((c))

    assistants will hired to

  4. ((d))

    teach high school students

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No error

62

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

A room in a public building where outdoor clothes or luggage may be left

  1. ((a))

    Cemetery

  2. ((b))

    Cloakroom

  3. ((c))

    Courtyard

  4. ((d))

    Hangar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cemetery

63

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Satiate

  1. ((a))

    Pamper

  2. ((b))

    Culminate

  3. ((c))

    Satisfy

  4. ((d))

    Agitate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pamper

64

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The skill of execution is viewed as inseparable from art, and mastery of technical problems is a ______ for producing expressive interpretations.

  1. ((a))

    parasite

  2. ((b))

    premonition

  3. ((c))

    percussion

  4. ((d))

    precondition

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

parasite

65

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The prisoners made an elaborate plan to escape ______ the jail.

  1. ((a))

    in

  2. ((b))

    by

  3. ((c))

    for

  4. ((d))

    from

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

in

66

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I can’t ______ this pain anymore.

  1. ((a))

    bier

  2. ((b))

    boor

  3. ((c))

    bear

  4. ((d))

    beer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

bier

67

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

I can neither punish him nor reward him for which he have done.

  1. ((a))

    what he done 

  2. ((b))

    No improvement required

  3. ((c))

    what he has done

  4. ((d))

    which he has did

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

what he done 

68

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I can’t fit this teddy bear in my almirah. It is so ______.

  1. ((a))

    judicious

  2. ((b))

    liberal

  3. ((c))

    gigantic

  4. ((d))

    petite

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

judicious

69

Select the correctly spelt word. 

  1. ((a))

    Biuldng

  2. ((b))

    Biulding

  3. ((c))

    Buildng

  4. ((d))

    Building

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Answer: ((a))

Biuldng

70

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Heart and soul

  1. ((a))

    Quickly

  2. ((b))

    Suddenly

  3. ((c))

    Completely

  4. ((d))

    Loudly

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Answer: ((a))

Quickly

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

Scientists (1) ______ Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine (2) ______ been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot. British researchers first began testing the vaccine in April in about 1,000 people, half of (3) ______ got the experimental vaccine. Such early trials are usually designed only to (4) ______ safety, but in this case, experts were also looking to see what kind of immune response was (5) ______ .

71

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

  1. ((a))

    to

  2. ((b))

    in

  3. ((c))

    on

  4. ((d))

    at

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Answer: ((a))

to

72

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

  1. ((a))

    was

  2. ((b))

    had

  3. ((c))

    have

  4. ((d))

    has

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Answer: ((a))

was

73

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

  1. ((a))

    whose

  2. ((b))

    what

  3. ((c))

    whom

  4. ((d))

    which

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Answer: ((a))

whose

74

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

  1. ((a))

    elevate

  2. ((b))

    criticise

  3. ((c))

    dictate

  4. ((d))

    evaluate

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Answer: ((a))

elevate

75

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

  1. ((a))

    reduced

  2. ((b))

    provoked

  3. ((c))

    sheltered

  4. ((d))

    lessened

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Answer: ((a))

reduced

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

What are the projections of varying lengths protruding out of an amoeba’s body, which can appear and disappear, known as? 

  1. ((a))

    Contractile vacuole

  2. ((b))

    Paramecium 

  3. ((c))

    Pseudo vacuole

  4. ((d))

    Pseudopodia

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Answer: ((a))

Contractile vacuole

77

What is the minimum age to become Rajya Sabha member?

  1. ((a))

    20 years 

  2. ((b))

    25 years

  3. ((c))

    35 years 

  4. ((d))

    30 years 

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Answer: ((a))

20 years 

78

Who among the following former governors of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was appointed as the Vice-President of The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in January 2022? 

  1. ((a))

    Urjit Patel

  2. ((b))

    Raghuram Rajan

  3. ((c))

     YV Reddy

  4. ((d))

    D Subbarao

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Answer: ((a))

Urjit Patel

79

Who among the following musicians has won the Bharat Ratna Award?

  1. ((a))

    Ram Narayan 

  2. ((b))

    Ustad Bismillah Khan

  3. ((c))

    Hariprasad Chaurasia 

  4. ((d))

    Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

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Answer: ((a))

Ram Narayan 

80

By maternal descent, Mughals were descendants of?

  1. ((a))

    Timur

  2. ((b))

    Alexander 

  3. ((c))

    Genghis Khan 

  4. ((d))

    Galba

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Answer: ((a))

Timur

81

Gochi festival is an Indian festival majorly celebrated in ________. 

  1. ((a))

    Chhattisgarh

  2. ((b))

    Goa

  3. ((c))

    Himachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

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Answer: ((a))

Chhattisgarh

82

Who set up the Asiatic Society of Bengal?

  1. ((a))

    James Mill

  2. ((b))

    William Jones

  3. ((c))

    Robert Clive 

  4. ((d))

    Warren Hastings 

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Answer: ((a))

James Mill

83

In which year was the first ICC men’s Cricket World Cup played?

  1. ((a))

    1977

  2. ((b))

    1974

  3. ((c))

    1976

  4. ((d))

    1975

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Answer: ((a))

1977

84

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the formation of soil?

  1. ((a))

    Climate

  2. ((b))

    Parent material

  3. ((c))

    Landslides

  4. ((d))

    Topography

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Answer: ((a))

Climate

85

The Barabati Fort is situated in the city of _______.

  1. ((a))

    Guwahati

  2. ((b))

    Cuttack

  3. ((c))

    Madurai

  4. ((d))

    Raipur

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Answer: ((a))

Guwahati

86

Which of the following elements of the periodic table has atomic number 1?

  1. ((a))

    Hydrogen

  2. ((b))

    Cobalt

  3. ((c))

    Copper

  4. ((d))

    Nitrogen

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Answer: ((a))

Hydrogen

87

‘Ace Against Odds’ is the autobiography of which of the following persons?

  1. ((a))

    Vijay Amritraj 

  2. ((b))

    Sania Mirza 

  3. ((c))

    Leander Paes

  4. ((d))

    Mahesh Bhupathi

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Answer: ((a))

Vijay Amritraj 

88

Which famous Bharatanatyam dancer was awarded with the Padma Bhushan in 1957 and Padma Vibhushan in 1977? Bengali film director Satyajit Ray made a documentary on her.

  1. ((a))

    Ileana Citaristi

  2. ((b))

    Tanjore Balasaraswati

  3. ((c))

    Saroj Khan 

  4. ((d))

    Kumari Kamala 

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Answer: ((a))

Ileana Citaristi

89

Zoroaster was a/an ______ prophet. 

  1. ((a))

    Indian

  2. ((b))

    Chinese

  3. ((c))

    British

  4. ((d))

    Iranian

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Answer: ((a))

Indian

90

The word agriculture is derived from the Latin words ager and culture. What does ‘ager’ mean?

  1. ((a))

    Rocks

  2. ((b))

    Soil

  3. ((c))

    Water

  4. ((d))

    Plants

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Answer: ((a))

Rocks

91

Who founded Shantiniketan near Bolpur on 22 December 1901?

  1. ((a))

    Dr Rajendra Prasad

  2. ((b))

    Rabindranath Tagore

  3. ((c))

    Durgabai Deshmukh

  4. ((d))

    Gopal Krishna Gokhale

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Answer: ((a))

Dr Rajendra Prasad

92

What is the total number of India’s neighbouring countries?

  1. ((a))

    Twelve

  2. ((b))

    Six

  3. ((c))

    Eight

  4. ((d))

    Nine

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Answer: ((a))

Twelve

93

Which Indian city will host the 2023 International Olympic Committee session?

  1. ((a))

    Chennai

  2. ((b))

    Pune

  3. ((c))

    Mumbai

  4. ((d))

    Bengaluru

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Answer: ((a))

Chennai

94

Which state has the highest reserves of graphite in India, as of April 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Chhattisgarh

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Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

95

Which of the following is NOT a feature of parliamentary government in India?

  1. ((a))

    Membership of the ministers in the legislature,

  2. ((b))

    Undissolvable lower house

  3. ((c))

    Presence of nominal and real executives 

  4. ((d))

    Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature

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Answer: ((a))

Membership of the ministers in the legislature,

96

In India, the second census of the 21st century was conducted in ______.

  1. ((a))

    2014

  2. ((b))

    2011

  3. ((c))

    2004

  4. ((d))

    2009

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Answer: ((a))

2014

97

Who among the following legendary Kathak dancers passed away in January 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Pandit Birju Maharaj

  2. ((b))

    Pandit Lachhu Maharaj

  3. ((c))

    Pandit Ravi Shankar

  4. ((d))

    Pandit Durga Lal 

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Answer: ((a))

Pandit Birju Maharaj

98

Baking soda is the common name of ____________.

  1. ((a))

    citric acid

  2. ((b))

    tartaric acid

  3. ((c))

    sodium bicarbonate

  4. ((d))

    ammonium hydroxide

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Answer: ((a))

citric acid

99

Since which year has the AFSPA been started?

  1. ((a))

    1949

  2. ((b))

    1952

  3. ((c))

    1958

  4. ((d))

    1955

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Answer: ((a))

1949

100

Jagoi and Cholom are the two main divisions of? 

  1. ((a))

    Bharatanatyam

  2. ((b))

    Odissi

  3. ((c))

    Manipuri

  4. ((d))

    Kathak

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Answer: ((a))

Bharatanatyam

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