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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 2 Nov 2021 Shift 1)

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General English (25 questions)

1

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

FASCINATE

  1. ((a))

    Reject

  2. ((b))

    Captivate

  3. ((c))

    Repel

  4. ((d))

    Love

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Answer: ((a))

Reject

2

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Pastor

  2. ((b))

    Paste

  3. ((c))

    Prevelent

  4. ((d))

    Prudent

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Answer: ((a))

Pastor

3

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

In the absence _______ any evidence the police let the suspect go scot free.

  1. ((a))

    of

  2. ((b))

    from

  3. ((c))

    in

  4. ((d))

    by

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Answer: ((a))

of

4

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

Avoid the puddles caused by the downpour was quite a problem while I was driving.

  1. ((a))

    Avoid the puddles

  2. ((b))

    was quite a problem

  3. ((c))

    while I was driving

  4. ((d))

    caused by the downpour

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Answer: ((a))

Avoid the puddles

5

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

FOMENT

  1. ((a))

    Incite

  2. ((b))

    Inspire

  3. ((c))

    Imply

  4. ((d))

    Ignore

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Answer: ((a))

Incite

6

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

Every country tries to do its good at the Olympic games as they are held in great prestige.

  1. ((a))

    they are held

  2. ((b))

    Every country

  3. ((c))

    its good

  4. ((d))

    tries to do

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Answer: ((a))

they are held

7

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

FARSIGHTED

  1. ((a))

    Cautious

  2. ((b))

    Proactive

  3. ((c))

    Unwise

  4. ((d))

    Careful

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cautious

8

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

There were many students ______ all the answers.

  1. ((a))

    those knew

  2. ((b))

    that knows

  3. ((c))

    who knowing

  4. ((d))

    who knew

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

those knew

9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

He who laughs last laughs loudest

  1. ((a))

    Success in early life ensures success later also

  2. ((b))

    He who laughs last has more energy

  3. ((c))

    The person who understands the joke late laughs loudest

  4. ((d))

    He who focuses on winning in the long term is successful

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Success in early life ensures success later also

10

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ABANDON

  1. ((a))

    Abhor

  2. ((b))

    Agree

  3. ((c))

    Abolish

  4. ((d))

    Support

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Answer: ((a))

Abhor

11

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The new recruit was ______ to impress his superiors.

  1. ((a))

    sincere

  2. ((b))

    cordial

  3. ((c))

    eager

  4. ((d))

    intend

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

sincere

12

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

A group of wolves

  1. ((a))

    Pack

  2. ((b))

    Flock

  3. ((c))

    Troop

  4. ((d))

    Tribe

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Answer: ((a))

Pack

13

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

Scientific study of the nervous system and brain.

  1. ((a))

    Neuroscience

  2. ((b))

    Nephrology 

  3. ((c))

    Cardiology

  4. ((d))

    Psychology

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Answer: ((a))

Neuroscience

14

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Pomegranate

  2. ((b))

    Practice

  3. ((c))

    Pnemonia

  4. ((d))

    Platter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pomegranate

15

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'.

My parents usually go for a walk before they go to bed.

  1. ((a))

    usual went

  2. ((b))

    No substitution required

  3. ((c))

    are usually going

  4. ((d))

    were usually gone

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

usual went

16

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

The old lady finds it difficult to climb the steep steps of the train and asked for help.

  1. ((a))

    finds it

  2. ((b))

    of the train

  3. ((c))

    the steep steps

  4. ((d))

    difficult to climb

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Answer: ((a))

finds it

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'.

India's market for electronic goods is one of the large market in the world.

  1. ((a))

    ones of the largest market

  2. ((b))

    one of the largest markets

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required

  4. ((d))

    one of the larger market

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ones of the largest market

18

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'.

I've discussed all the options with you. There are no more options available for you.

  1. ((a))

    not more

  2. ((b))

    none more

  3. ((c))

    any more

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required

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Answer: ((a))

not more

19

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Much ado about nothing

  1. ((a))

    Doing a lot and getting nothing in return

  2. ((b))

    Making a big fuss over a small thing

  3. ((c))

    Nothing happening without work

  4. ((d))

    Doing nothing in return

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Answer: ((a))

Doing a lot and getting nothing in return

20

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

He was unpopular with his team as he was a scheming and _______ person.

  1. ((a))

    willing

  2. ((b))

    conniving

  3. ((c))

    helpful

  4. ((d))

    honest

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

willing

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

The coronavirus (1)________ mostly through droplets that people send (2)_________ when they talk, sneeze, or cough. These usually don't stay in the air (3)__________ and they don't go farther than six feet. But the coronavirus might also travel (4)________ tiny aerosol particles that can linger in the air for up to three hours and travel father away. You might also catch the coronavirus if you touch something an infected person (5)_________ and then touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

21

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

  1. ((a))

    goes

  2. ((b))

    prepares

  3. ((c))

    spreads

  4. ((d))

    expands

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Answer: ((a))

goes

22

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

  1. ((a))

    out

  2. ((b))

    apart

  3. ((c))

    in

  4. ((d))

    away

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

out

23

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

  1. ((a))

    any longer

  2. ((b))

    too long

  3. ((c))

    for long

  4. ((d))

    in long

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

any longer

24

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

  1. ((a))

    through

  2. ((b))

    for

  3. ((c))

    to

  4. ((d))

    of

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

through

25

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

  1. ((a))

    are touching

  2. ((b))

    has touched

  3. ((c))

    is touch

  4. ((d))

    would be touch

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

are touching

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

26

If STRICTURE is coded as TSUTCIRER, then how would INCULCATE be coded?

  1. ((a))

    NIUCCLAT

  2. ((b))

    NIACLUCET

  3. ((c))

    NIALCCUET

  4. ((d))

    CNICLUETA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NIUCCLAT

27

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series?

5, 4, 6, 15, 56, ?

  1. ((a))

    195

  2. ((b))

    200

  3. ((c))

    275

  4. ((d))

    330

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

195

28

If the signs - and ÷ are interchanged, then which of the following equations would be correct?

  1. ((a))

    8 × 12 - 6 ÷ 3 = 12

  2. ((b))

    12 ÷ 4 × 3 - 6 = 10

  3. ((c))

    4 - 8 × 16 ÷ 4 = 6

  4. ((d))

    8 + 12 - 6 ÷ 3 = 9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 × 12 - 6 ÷ 3 = 12

29

If BANKER is coded as CAMKFR, then how would INDIAN be coded?

  1. ((a))

    JNEIBM

  2. ((b))

    JNCIBN

  3. ((c))

    HMCIZM

  4. ((d))

    JMCIZL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JNEIBM

30

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

10 ∶ 24

  1. ((a))

    140 ∶ 165

  2. ((b))

    48 ∶ 99

  3. ((c))

    50 ∶ 80

  4. ((d))

    70 ∶ 120

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

140 ∶ 165

31

Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a square table facing the centre. One pair of the person are sitting each side of the table and no person is sitting at corner.

i. B is facing D and is sitting to the right of E.

ii. F, who is neighbour of D, is facing G.

iii. There are two persons between C and H, and H is not facing E.

Who might be sitting between C and E, if there is only person between them?

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    G

  4. ((d))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

32

If BANK is coded as 32 and BRAKE is coded as 42, then how would CLEVER be coded?

  1. ((a))

    66

  2. ((b))

    68

  3. ((c))

    75

  4. ((d))

    71

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

66

33

A medical representative visited the doctors P, Q, R, S, T, and U from Monday to Saturday - only one doctor per day.

i. He visited U on some day before visiting R and T.

ii. He visited P on the previous day of visiting S, but not on Thursday.

iii. He did not visit either Q or S on the last day.

iv. He visited Q just after U, but not on Tuesday.

v) He visited U on Wednesday and T on the Last Day.

Which are the two doctors he visited on the first two days?

  1. ((a))

    S and U

  2. ((b))

    U and Q

  3. ((c))

    P and U

  4. ((d))

    P and S

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S and U

34

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

'Track' is related to 'Athlete' in the same way as 'Classroom' is related to '__________'.

  1. ((a))

    Student

  2. ((b))

    Teaching

  3. ((c))

    Study

  4. ((d))

    School

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Student

36

Two statements are followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true even it they do not conform to real-world knowledge, decide which of the conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the statements

Statements:

  1. Some plants are trees.
  2. All herbs are plants.

Conclusions:

I. Some plants are herbs.

II. All herbs are trees is a possibility.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

37

'Entertainment' is related to 'Television' in the same way as 'Warmth' is related to '________'.

  1. ((a))

    Temperature

  2. ((b))

    Proximity

  3. ((c))

    Woollens

  4. ((d))

    Day

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Temperature

38

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?

CED, FJH, KQN, ?, AKF

  1. ((a))

    SZT

  2. ((b))

    QZV

  3. ((c))

    RZV

  4. ((d))

    RXU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SZT

39

Select the option figure, which when placed in the blank space of the figure marked 'X', would complete the pattern.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

Select the mirror image of the figure marked 'X', when mirror is placed on the right side of the figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

41

Six girls are sitting in a row facing North.

i. Navika is to the immediate left of Seema, whose neighbour is Sabnam.

ii. Hima is sitting at one end of the row, but not Sabnam.

iii. Rupali is between Vinita and Navika.

Who is sitting at the other end of the row?

  1. ((a))

    Navika

  2. ((b))

    Vinita

  3. ((c))

    Rupali

  4. ((d))

    Seema

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Navika

42

Choose the set of numbers that is similar to the following set.

{16, 30, 36}

  1. ((a))

    {12, 24, 32}

  2. ((b))

    {14, 32, 48}

  3. ((c))

    {16, 48, 64}

  4. ((d))

    {9, 24, 25}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

{12, 24, 32}

43

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

12 ÷ 2 × 6 + 4 - 2 = 13

  1. ((a))

    × and -

  2. ((b))

    × and +

  3. ((c))
    • and ÷
  4. ((d))
    • and -
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

× and -

44

The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the three figures below. How would the paper look when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

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

Black-haired people, Tall persons, Weightlifters

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

46

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same ways as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.

GILP : TPMK :: DGKP : ?

  1. ((a))

    WURN

  2. ((b))

    WRNK

  3. ((c))

    WTPK

  4. ((d))

    VQMJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

WURN

47

If ACTOR is coded as 86739, then how would SPREAD be coded?

  1. ((a))

    829485

  2. ((b))

    179514

  3. ((c))

    718374

  4. ((d))

    819263

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

829485

48

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series?

5, 7, 9, 11, 18, ?, 34, 35, 59, 67

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    21

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

49

Three statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true even if they do not conform to real-world knowledge, decide which of the conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the statements.

Statements:

  1. No cup is a plate.
  2. All plates are cutleries.
  3. No cutlery is a spoon.

Conclusions:

I. Some cutleries are plates.

II. No cutlery is a cup.

III. Some spoons being cups is a possibility

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusions II and III follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion III follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions I and III follow

  4. ((d))

    All conclusions I, II and III follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusions II and III follow

50

Which option figure would come next in the following figure series?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

51

The value of 16 + [0.2 ÷ 0.004 + 5.2 of 2 ÷ (0.7 × 2 + 0.84 ÷ 0.7)] is :

  1. ((a))

    75

  2. ((b))

    65

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    70

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

75

52

What is the value of the following expression?

108 ÷ 18 × 3 - 64 × 2 ÷ 32 + 80 ÷ 5 of 4

  1. ((a))

    78

  2. ((b))

    62

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

78

53

A room has length 15 feet, width 12 feet and height 10 feet. It has one door of dimensions 8 ft and 3.5 ft, and 2 windows of size 5 ft × 3 ft. Find the cost of painting the four walls and the ceiling at Rs. 50 per ft2.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 19,600

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 21,200

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 24,100

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 33,100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 19,600

54

The average marks of the students of section A and section B of class XI in a school have been presented in the following bar graph.

In which subject is difference in the average marks of the two sections the highest?

  1. ((a))

    English

  2. ((b))

    Maths

  3. ((c))

    Science

  4. ((d))

    Social Science

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

English

55

Sushant, buys goods worth Rs. 8,000. He gets a discount of 10% on that article. After getting the exemption, he pays tax at the rate of 7.5%. Find the amount that he will have to pay for this item received at his residence, if the shopkeeper charges Rs.200 for home delivery. Takes.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 7,940 

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 8,155

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 9,660

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 6,851

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 7,940 

56

A bucket in the shape of the frustum of a cone has its top and bottom radii as 20 cm and 10 cm, respectively. The depth of the bucket is 24 cm. The capacity of the bucket is: (Take π =227 {\frac{{22}}{7}})

  1. ((a))

    8800 cm3

  2. ((b))

    13200 cm3

  3. ((c))

    17000 cm3

  4. ((d))

    17600 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8800 cm3

57

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.

What is the difference between the total number of computers sold by dealer A on Monday, Tuesday and Friday and total number of computers sold by dealer B on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    21

  4. ((d))

    17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

58

If x ∶ y = 5 ∶ 7, then (6x - y) ∶ (5x + 3y) is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    1 ∶ 4

  2. ((b))

    11 ∶ 2

  3. ((c))

    4 ∶ 1

  4. ((d))

    1 ∶ 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 ∶ 4

59

A shopkeeper earns 25% profit, if he sells an article at 10% discount on the marked price Rs. 2,500. Find his profit.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 450

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 400

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 375

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 350

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 450

60

A truck driver has to cover a total distance of 260 km in 4 hours. He drives at a speed of 56 km/h for the first 75 minutes, and the next 90 km at a speed of 60 km/h. At what speed (in km/h) must he drive the remaining distance in order to complete the journey in 4 hours?

  1. ((a))

    65

  2. ((b))

    58

  3. ((c))

    80

  4. ((d))

    75

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65

61

If a man completes 37\frac{3}{7} work in 6 days, then how many more days will he require for completing the remaining work?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

62

Find the smallest number such that when it is divided by 5, 6 and 8 it leaves a remainder 3 in each case.

  1. ((a))

    243

  2. ((b))

    123

  3. ((c))

    117

  4. ((d))

    792

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

243

63

The average of the square of first seven natural numbers is:

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    29

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

64

The average of three numbers is 45. The first number is thrice the second, and the second number is twice the third. Find the difference between the first number and the second number.

  1. ((a))

    75

  2. ((b))

    45

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

75

65

Shekhar walked a distance at a speed of 8 km/h. He was in a hurry, so on the return journey he travelled in an autorickshaw at a speed of 24 km/h. Find his average speed for the entire journey.

  1. ((a))

    20 km/h

  2. ((b))

    32 km/h

  3. ((c))

    12 km/h

  4. ((d))

    16 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20 km/h

66

If a sum increases by 21% after 2 years, then the rate of compound interest per annum, when compounded annually, must be:

  1. ((a))

    10.5%

  2. ((b))

    11.5%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    11%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10.5%

67

A shopkeeper purchased 20 dozen pens at the rate of Rs. 190 per dozen, and spent Rs. 200 as to and for expenses to the wholesale market. He sold the pens at the rate of Rs. 22/pen. Find his profit percentage.

  1. ((a))

    38181938\frac{18}{19}%

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    22%

  4. ((d))

    32%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

38181938\frac{18}{19}%

68

Ratio between average of first four prime numbers and first four composite numbers is

  1. ((a))

    13 ∶ 10

  2. ((b))

    17 ∶ 27

  3. ((c))

    11 ∶ 27

  4. ((d))

    17 ∶ 19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13 ∶ 10

69

A container has 30 litres of milk, from which 3 litres of milk is taken out and replaced with water. The process is done three times. What is the final ratio of the water and the milk in the container?

  1. ((a))

    729 ∶ 271

  2. ((b))

    19 ∶ 81

  3. ((c))

    81 ∶ 19

  4. ((d))

    271 ∶ 729

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

729 ∶ 271

70

Two kinds of rice, the first costing Rs. 65 per kg and the second Rs. 95 per kg, are mixed together. Find the ratio in which the 2 types are mixed so that the mixture costs Rs. 83 per kg.

  1. ((a))

    19 ∶ 13

  2. ((b))

    13 ∶ 19

  3. ((c))

    2 ∶ 3

  4. ((d))

    3 ∶ 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19 ∶ 13

71

6 men and 10 boys, as well as 2 men and 20 boys can finish the same work in 12 days. In how many days will 10 boys finish the same work?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    26

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

72

During festivals, a banner on a shop displays, 'Pay for 3 and get 5'. The discount percentage offered is:

  1. ((a))

    16623166\frac{2}{3}%

  2. ((b))

    60%

  3. ((c))

    40%

  4. ((d))

    662366\frac{2}{3}%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16623166\frac{2}{3}%

73

A rectangle of dimensions 10 cm and 5 cm is placed adjacent to another rectangle of the same size to draw an L shape figure. Find the perimeter of the shape so formed.

  1. ((a))

    100 cm

  2. ((b))

    40 cm

  3. ((c))

    50 cm

  4. ((d))

    60 cm

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Answer: ((a))

100 cm

74

The following graph shows the production of cotton cloth (in lakh metres) by three companies A, B and C over five years.

In which years was the average production of the companies, more than 38 lakh metres?

  1. ((a))

    1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

  2. ((b))

    1998, 1999, 2000

  3. ((c))

    1997

  4. ((d))

    1999

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Answer: ((a))

1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

75

The simple interest on a sum of Rs. 15,000 at the end of 5 years is Rs. 9,750. If the rate of interest is 3% lesser, then the interest would be

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 7,950

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 5,850

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3,250

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 7,500

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 7,950

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution of India in the year ______.

  1. ((a))

    1976

  2. ((b))

    1983

  3. ((c))

    1967

  4. ((d))

    1951

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Answer: ((a))

1976

77

The Union Budget, 2020-21, allocated Rs. ________ crores for the Swachh Bharat Mission.

  1. ((a))

    3,100

  2. ((b))

    8,200

  3. ((c))

    12,300

  4. ((d))

    15,700

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Answer: ((a))

3,100

78

Burning of coal is a ________ reaction.

  1. ((a))

    Displacement

  2. ((b))

    Decomposition

  3. ((c))

    Combination

  4. ((d))

    Double displacement

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Answer: ((a))

Displacement

79

The Khalji Dynasty ruled over Delhi from ______.

  1. ((a))

    1290 to 1320

  2. ((b))

    1206 to 1290

  3. ((c))

    1320 to 1414

  4. ((d))

    1414 to 1451

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Answer: ((a))

1290 to 1320

80

The human shoulder joint is an example of a _____ joint.

  1. ((a))

    fixed

  2. ((b))

    pivotal

  3. ((c))

    hinge

  4. ((d))

    ball and socket

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Answer: ((a))

fixed

81

As per Section 2 of the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972, 'Antiquities' include 'any manuscript, record or another document which is scientific, historical, literary or aesthetic value and which has been in existence for not less than _______ years'.

  1. ((a))

    125

  2. ((b))

    150

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    75

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Answer: ((a))

125

82

The first printed edition of the Ramcharitmanas by Tulsidas was published from _______ in 1810.

  1. ((a))

    Delhi

  2. ((b))

    Calcutta/Kolkata

  3. ((c))

    Madras/Chennai

  4. ((d))

    Bombay/Mumbai

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Answer: ((a))

Delhi

83

Plants release water into the air by the process of _______.

  1. ((a))

    photoperiodism

  2. ((b))

    transpiration

  3. ((c))

    photosynthesis

  4. ((d))

    tropism

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Answer: ((a))

photoperiodism

84

Which of the following folk songs and dances was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010?

  1. ((a))

    Gair

  2. ((b))

    Chari

  3. ((c))

    Kalbelia

  4. ((d))

    Bhavai

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Answer: ((a))

Gair

85

Which of the following is the only Indian spinner to take six wickets in Women's One Day International Cricket?

  1. ((a))

    Poonam Yadav

  2. ((b))

    Deepti Sharma

  3. ((c))

    Shafali Verma

  4. ((d))

    Smriti Mandhana

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Answer: ((a))

Poonam Yadav

86

Which of the following statements about the river Brahmaputra is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    It rises in Tibet.

  2. ((b))

    It flows eastwards parallel to the Himalayas.

  3. ((c))

    Most of its courses lies outside India.

  4. ((d))

    It enters India in Arunachal Pradesh where it is called the Dibang.

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Answer: ((a))

It rises in Tibet.

87

'Nagara' temples typically have a _______ style of architecture.

  1. ((a))

    South Indian

  2. ((b))

    East Indian

  3. ((c))

    North Indian

  4. ((d))

    mixed

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Answer: ((a))

South Indian

88

Willy Wonka is a fictional character from the children's storybook '_______'.

  1. ((a))

    Alice's Adventure in Wonderland

  2. ((b))

    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

  3. ((c))

    Matilda

  4. ((d))

    Charlotte's Web

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Answer: ((a))

Alice's Adventure in Wonderland

89

Bombay Stock Exchange is the ________ stock exchange of Asia.

  1. ((a))

    first

  2. ((b))

    second

  3. ((c))

    fourth

  4. ((d))

    third

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Answer: ((a))

first

90

Which of the following options is INCORRECTLY paired?

  1. ((a))

    Guavas - Telangana

  2. ((b))

    Apples - Himachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Oranges - Nagpur

  4. ((d))

    Banana - Kerala

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Answer: ((a))

Guavas - Telangana

91

Mando is a form of a folk song from the state of ________.

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Manipur

  3. ((c))

    Goa

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

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Answer: ((a))

Bihar

92

Article _______ of the Constitution of India deals with 'Proclamation of Emergency'.

  1. ((a))

    235

  2. ((b))

    352

  3. ((c))

    325

  4. ((d))

    253

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Answer: ((a))

235

93

Generally, a steep hill with an elevation of more than ______ metres is classified as a mountain.

  1. ((a))

    600

  2. ((b))

    500

  3. ((c))

    1000

  4. ((d))

    800

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Answer: ((a))

600

94

Chola inscriptions describe Tirunamattukkani as '________'.

  1. ((a))

    land gifted to Brahmanas

  2. ((b))

    land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors

  3. ((c))

    land donated to Jaina institutions

  4. ((d))

    land gifted to temples

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Answer: ((a))

land gifted to Brahmanas

95

Who won a gold medal for weightlifting at the '6th Qatar International cup' in Doha?

  1. ((a))

    Manon Lorentz

  2. ((b))

    Saikhom Mirabai Chanu

  3. ((c))

    Anais Michel

  4. ((d))

    Jeremy Lalrinnunga

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Answer: ((a))

Manon Lorentz

96

Which part of the digestive system receives secretions from the liver and the pancreas?

  1. ((a))

    Large intestines

  2. ((b))

    Stomach

  3. ((c))

    Gall bladder

  4. ((d))

    Small intestines

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Answer: ((a))

Large intestines

97

Who among the following was a saint from Maharashtra?

  1. ((a))

    Dadu Dayal

  2. ((b))

    Chokhamela

  3. ((c))

    Bhakhan

  4. ((d))

    Sundar Das

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Answer: ((a))

Dadu Dayal

98

Which of the following is a site of archaeological importance in Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. ((a))

    Maski

  2. ((b))

    Burzahom

  3. ((c))

    Brahmagiri

  4. ((d))

    Watkal

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Answer: ((a))

Maski

99

Under which of the following schemes has a new institution been set up by the Government of India for development and refinancing activities relating to micro units?

  1. ((a))

    Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana

  2. ((b))

    Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Yojana

  3. ((c))

    Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana

  4. ((d))

    Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

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Answer: ((a))

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana

100

According to Dalton's atomic theory, atoms combine in the ratio of small whole numbers to form _______.

  1. ((a))

    neutrons

  2. ((b))

    molecules

  3. ((c))

    protons

  4. ((d))

    compounds

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Answer: ((a))

neutrons

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