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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 20 Oct 2021 Shift 1)

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General English (25 questions)

1

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’.

It is important to be aware of what we eat as food choices play an important role and affect their lifespan.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    affect your

  3. ((c))

    affect her

  4. ((d))

    affect our 

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Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

2

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Get something off one’s chest

  1. ((a))

    To defeat someone in a physical fight 

  2. ((b))

    To stop oneself from confiding in a friend 

  3. ((c))

    To escape from a dangerous situation 

  4. ((d))

    Talk about something that is worrying you

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To defeat someone in a physical fight 

3

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

A person who examines, diagnoses and treats eyes

  1. ((a))

    Chronobiologist 

  2. ((b))

    Optician 

  3. ((c))

    Ophthalmologist 

  4. ((d))

    Econometrist 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chronobiologist 

4

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Chandigarh is a model city with sectors that are ______ with spaces for living, working and leisure.

  1. ((a))

    self-righteous

  2. ((b))

    inferior 

  3. ((c))

    dependent

  4. ((d))

    self-sufficient

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Answer: ((a))

self-righteous

5

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

A person who is forgetful and unable to concentrate or think clearly

  1. ((a))

    Intelligent 

  2. ((b))

    Systematic 

  3. ((c))

    Logical 

  4. ((d))

    Scatterbrain 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Intelligent 

6

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Whet your appetite

  1. ((a))

    To go on a diet

  2. ((b))

    To feel lonely and isolated

  3. ((c))

    To find the food tasteless 

  4. ((d))

    To want something more 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To go on a diet

7

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

Schools was brought to an abrupt standstill when the lockdown was imposed.

  1. ((a))

    was imposed 

  2. ((b))

    when the lockdown 

  3. ((c))

    to an abrupt stand still 

  4. ((d))

    Schools was brought

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Answer: ((a))

was imposed 

8

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’.

From all her birthday presents, Vanya liked the alphabetical mat the most.

  1. ((a))

    Amongst

  2. ((b))

    No substitution required

  3. ((c))

    Except

  4. ((d))

    Between

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Answer: ((a))

Amongst

9

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’.

As been rich, he can afford this expensive treatment.

  1. ((a))

    By been richer 

  2. ((b))

    No substitution required

  3. ((c))

    As he be rich

  4. ((d))

    Being rich 

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Answer: ((a))

By been richer 

10

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Some of Guru Dutt’s ______ classics are being screened on MUBI these days.

  1. ((a))

    catchy

  2. ((b))

    unforgettable

  3. ((c))

    eventful 

  4. ((d))

    dependable 

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Answer: ((a))

catchy

11

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Continent 

  2. ((b))

    Stagnent 

  3. ((c))

    Imminent

  4. ((d))

    Exponent 

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Answer: ((a))

Continent 

12

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

Parents must monitor what them children access on the internet as they are easily influenced.

  1. ((a))

    what them children 

  2. ((b))

    Parents must monitor 

  3. ((c))

    as they are easily influenced 

  4. ((d))

    access on the internet 

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Answer: ((a))

what them children 

13

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Abdicate 

  2. ((b))

    Rampant

  3. ((c))

    Ocupant 

  4. ((d))

    Academic

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Answer: ((a))

Abdicate 

14

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Once the interview was over I ______ felt light and free.

  1. ((a))

    minutely 

  2. ((b))

    leisurely

  3. ((c))

    hastily 

  4. ((d))

    suddenly

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Answer: ((a))

minutely 

15

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

UNFEELING

  1. ((a))

    Modest

  2. ((b))

    Affectionate 

  3. ((c))

    Cruel 

  4. ((d))

    Aloof 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Modest

16

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

MAGNANIMOUS

  1. ((a))

    Charitable 

  2. ((b))

    Unstable 

  3. ((c))

    Suspicious 

  4. ((d))

    Malicious 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Charitable 

17

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

I totally disagree with his ______ proposal as he has not weighed the pros and cons.

  1. ((a))

    realistic

  2. ((b))

    ridiculous

  3. ((c))

    rational

  4. ((d))

    conceivable

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

realistic

18

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

INITIATE

  1. ((a))

    Launch

  2. ((b))

    Conclude 

  3. ((c))

    Begin 

  4. ((d))

    Inspire

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Launch

19

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

MIMIC

  1. ((a))

    Fail 

  2. ((b))

    Attempt

  3. ((c))

    Prevent

  4. ((d))

    Copy 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fail 

20

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

Jagdeep, the Bollywood comedian, began his film career at eight as a live childlike actor in the 1950’s.

  1. ((a))

    Jagdeep, the Bollywood comedian

  2. ((b))

    in the 1950’s

  3. ((c))

    began his film career at eight

  4. ((d))

    as a live childlike actor 

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Answer: ((a))

Jagdeep, the Bollywood comedian

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.

I studied at the J.J. School of Art in Mumbai, India’s premier institute (1)______ art and design. After two years I (2)______ New York City to further my studies. I soon (3)______ myself in a totally different culture which I embraced the (4)______ willingly. Interestingly, it was in New York that I began (5)______ different cuisines.

21

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

  1. ((a))

    with 

  2. ((b))

    of

  3. ((c))

    at

  4. ((d))

    about 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

with 

22

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

  1. ((a))

    move up

  2. ((b))

    moved down 

  3. ((c))

    moved to 

  4. ((d))

    moved about 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

move up

23

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

  1. ((a))

    finding 

  2. ((b))

    observing

  3. ((c))

    found 

  4. ((d))

    discover 

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Answer: ((a))

finding 

24

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

  1. ((a))

    many 

  2. ((b))

    more 

  3. ((c))

    most 

  4. ((d))

    much

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

many 

25

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

  1. ((a))

    measuring on 

  2. ((b))

    rehearsing for

  3. ((c))

    exercising upon

  4. ((d))

    experimenting with 

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Answer: ((a))

measuring on 

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

26

Select the set of numbers from the given options which is NOT similar to the given set.

(15, 112, 13)

  1. ((a))

    (12, 72, 6) 

  2. ((b))

    (13, 96, 11) 

  3. ((c))

    (17, 102, 9) 

  4. ((d))

    (11, 76, 8)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(12, 72, 6) 

27

There are seven row houses, M, N, O, P, Q, R and S, in a campus, but not necessarily in the same sequence. P is not at any of the ends. R is to the immediate right of P. S is third from the left. O is at the left end. M is second from the right. O is not beside N. Where is P located?

  1. ((a))

    At the right end 

  2. ((b))

    Third from the left 

  3. ((c))

    Beside S 

  4. ((d))

    Second from the left 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

At the right end 

28

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

29

Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions. 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:

  1. All girls are dancers.
  2. Some dancers are boys.
  3. No boy is a player.

Conclusions:

I. Some dancers are girls.

II. Some players are boys.

III. Some dancers are players.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow. 

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions II and III follow. 

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows. 

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion III follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow. 

30

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

P_ N_OM _ _MNP

  1. ((a))

    OMPNPO 

  2. ((b))

    MONPNP

  3. ((c))

    OPMNPO

  4. ((d))

    NPOMPO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OMPNPO 

31

A paper is folded at the dotted lines as shown in the first two figures, and cut as shown in the third figure. How will it appear when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

32

Six students, A, B, C, D, E and F, are standing facing north, but not necessarily in the same sequence. A is at one corner and F is beside him. B is to the immediate right of E. B is at the second place from the right end. C is not beside F. Who is standing at the left end? 

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    E

  4. ((d))

    F

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

33

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation.

3 * 6 * 2 * 8 * 4 * 5 * 36

  1. ((a))

    –, ×, +, ÷, ×, = 

  2. ((b))

    ×, ÷, +, ×, –, =

  3. ((c))

    ÷, ×, +, ×, –, = 

  4. ((d))

    +, ×, –, ×, ÷, =

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Answer: ((a))

–, ×, +, ÷, ×, = 

34

In a certain code language, '137' means 'Mary went Jammu', '274' means 'I like Mary', and '893' means 'you went Goa'. Which of the options is the code for 'Jammu'? 

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

35

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

5, 9, 16, 29, ?, 103

  1. ((a))

    92

  2. ((b))

    86

  3. ((c))

    78

  4. ((d))

    54

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

92

36

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

7 ÷ 2 × 5 − 4 + 2 = 15

  1. ((a))
    • and − 
  2. ((b))

    ÷ and + 

  3. ((c))

    − and ÷

  4. ((d))

    × and ÷ 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
  • and − 
37

Complete the missing portion of the given pattern by selecting from the given options.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

38

Find which figure is to be removed so that all, starting from I, fit into a pattern.

  1. ((a))

    II

  2. ((b))

    III

  3. ((c))

    IV

  4. ((d))

    V

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

II

39

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

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

Cricket : Eleven :: Volleyball : ?

  1. ((a))

    Eight

  2. ((b))

    Six

  3. ((c))

    Nine 

  4. ((d))

    Seven 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eight

41

Arrange the following in a logical and meaningful order.

I. Superintendent of Police

II. Station House Officer

III. Inspector General

IV. Deputy Superintendent of Police

  1. ((a))

    II, III, I, IV

  2. ((b))

    II, IV, I, III

  3. ((c))

    IV, III, II, I 

  4. ((d))

    III, IV, II, I

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

II, III, I, IV

42

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

Decibel : Sound :: Ampere : ?

  1. ((a))

    Temperature

  2. ((b))

    Volume

  3. ((c))

    Pressure

  4. ((d))

    Electric current

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Temperature

43

If in a code language, 'ROSE' is written as ‘ILHV’, then how will 'HAND' be written in the same code language? 

  1. ((a))

    QXWC 

  2. ((b))

    SZMW

  3. ((c))

    XQCW 

  4. ((d))

    SZWM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QXWC 

44

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

24, 60, 120, 210, 336, ?

  1. ((a))

    390

  2. ((b))

    428

  3. ((c))

    490

  4. ((d))

    504

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

390

45

Three statements are given, followed by two conclusions. 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:

  1. Some Indians are doctors.
  2. All males are Indians.
  3. All engineers are males.

Conclusions:

I. Some males are doctors.

II. All engineers are Indians.

  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.

46

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.

STRAW : HGIZD :: NORTH : ?

  1. ((a))

    CBISL

  2. ((b))

    CBISD 

  3. ((c))

    MLIGS 

  4. ((d))

    MLGSI 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CBISL

47

If in a code language, 'SOLO' is written as 'TMOK', then how will 'ROSE' be written in the same code language? 

  1. ((a))

    SKTA 

  2. ((b))

    SMVA 

  3. ((c))

    SMTF 

  4. ((d))

    SKTF 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SKTA 

48

In a certain code language, '137' means 'who are you', '274' means 'we are girls', and '893' means 'you have toys'. Which of the options may be the code for 'girls'?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

49

Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relationship among women, mothers and dancers?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50

Select the option in which the number-pair shares the same relationship as that shared by the given number-pair.

115 : 163

  1. ((a))

    48 : 78 

  2. ((b))

    43 : 75

  3. ((c))

    163 : 99 

  4. ((d))

    75 : 110 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48 : 78 

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

51

₹ 21,000 is divided among A, B and C in such a way that the shares of A and B are in the ratio 2 : 3, and those of B and C are in the ratio 4 : 5. The share of B is:

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 7,200

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 12,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 10,500

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 7,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 7,200

52

A town with literacy rate of 85% has a population of 2500. If male population is 55%, and 92% of them are literate, then find the literacy rate of females in the town.

  1. ((a))

    725972 {{{5} \over 9}} % %

  2. ((b))

    764976 {{{4} \over 9}}%

  3. ((c))

    75%

  4. ((d))

    82%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

725972 {{{5} \over 9}} % %

53

What will be the compound interest on a sum of ₹ 15,000 at the interest rate of 8% per annum in one year, interest compounded semi-annually?

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 6,224

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 1,200

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 1,224

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 16,224

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 6,224

54

During a festival season, an electric gadget marked at ₹ 5,000 is offered on sale at ₹ 4,250 after giving a certain discount. If discount percentage is reduced by 5%, at what price the electric gadget will be available to customers?

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 5,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 4,750

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 4,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 4,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 5,000

55

A and B started a business by investing ₹ 70,000 each. After 10 months A invests an additional amount of ₹ 40,000. After 2 more months B withdraws ₹ 20,000. After 2 more months a third person C joins the business and invests ₹ 40,000. If at the end of 2 years, C gets ₹ 7,500 as his share of profit, then what is A's share in the profit?

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 27,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 25,500

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 20,625

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 42,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 27,000

56

Amar drives his car for 2 hours at a speed of 70 km/h, for 3 hours at a speed of 80 km/h and for 1 hour at a speed of 40 km/h and reaches his hometown. What is his average speed (in km/h)?

  1. ((a))

    64

  2. ((b))

    66

  3. ((c))

    70

  4. ((d))

    60

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

64

57

A shopkeeper purchased 10 chairs at the rate of ₹ 1,450 per chair and spent ₹ 600 as cartage. For how much should he sell each chair to earn 10% profit?

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 1,645

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 1,595

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 2,225

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 1,661

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 1,645

58

Two numbers are in the ratio 4 : 5. If 2 is subtracted from the first number and 2 is added to the second number, then their ratio 2 : 3. The difference between the two numbers is:

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

59

A car covers a certain distance moving at a constant speed of 50 km/h in 3 hours. How much more time would it have taken to cover the same distance if the speed had been only 40 km/h?

  1. ((a))

    45 minutes

  2. ((b))

    1 hour

  3. ((c))

    30 minutes

  4. ((d))

    10 minutes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45 minutes

60

The following graph shows the production of cotton cloth (in lakh metres) by three companies A, B and C over the years 1996 - 2000.

The production of company A during 1996-98 is what percentage of the average production of companies B and C during 1998-2000 (correct to two decimal places)?

  1. ((a))

    89.47%

  2. ((b))

    74.36%

  3. ((c))

    57.24%

  4. ((d))

    56.86%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

89.47%

61

A shopkeeper sells 6 cardigans for ₹ 3,000 with 20% profit and 10 trousers for ₹ 6,380 with 16% profit. What is the total profit per cent?

  1. ((a))

    18%

  2. ((b))

    11.38%

  3. ((c))

    17.25%

  4. ((d))

    8%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18%

62

The Gupta family spends their monthly income on different heads as shown in the following pie chart. What is the central angle corresponding to the sector representing expenditure on Food etc.?

  1. ((a))

    80°

  2. ((b))

    18°

  3. ((c))

    72°

  4. ((d))

    60°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

80°

63

The record of the enrollment of boys and girls in a school over 6 years has been presented in the following bar graph.

In which year was the total enrollment the highest?

  1. ((a))

    1997

  2. ((b))

    1998

  3. ((c))

    1999

  4. ((d))

    2000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1997

64

6 men can complete a work in 64 days. 24 women can complete the same work in 32 days. 16 men and 24 women together worked for 12 days, after which 8 men and 8 women were dropped. In how many days the work will be completed?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

65

The value of 0.04 ÷ 0.002 + 0.5 × 0.002 ÷ 0.0004 is :

  1. ((a))

    22.5

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    21.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22.5

66

Eight metallic spheres of radius 1 cm are melted to form one sphere. The radius of the resulting sphere is:

  1. ((a))

    3 cm

  2. ((b))

    8 cm

  3. ((c))

    2 cm

  4. ((d))

    6 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 cm

67

Three cubes each having volume 1728 cm3 are placed one above the other. What is the total surface area of the resulting solid?

  1. ((a))

    2016 cm2

  2. ((b))

    2592 cm2

  3. ((c))

    2304 cm2

  4. ((d))

    2160 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2016 cm2

68

Two numbers differ by 20. If their LCM is 240 and HCF is 20, then the greater number is :

  1. ((a))

    70

  2. ((b))

    80

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    120

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70

69

A certain sum doubles itself on simple interest in 10 years. At the same rate of interest in how many years it will become 3 times of itself?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

70

Five men working together can complete a work in 8 days. Om Prakash who can complete the same work independently in 24 days joined them after 4 days. Under the circumstances in how many days the work will be completed?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

71

In the given figure, the area of the unshaded region is 35% of the area of the shaded region. What is the value of x?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    20

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Answer: ((a))

5

72

The average monthly pocket money of 24 girls in a class is ₹ 275, whereas for 16 boys of the class it is ₹ 325. What is the average monthly pocket money of the whole class?

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 310

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 300

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 295

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 290

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Answer: ((a))

₹ 310

73

In a 200 m walk race, Zakia walks at an average speed of 5 km/h. She gives a start of 20 m to Veena and still beats her by 18 seconds. What is the average speed of Veena (in km/h)?

  1. ((a))

    3.5

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    4.5

  4. ((d))

    4.2

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Answer: ((a))

3.5

74

If mode of the following data is 14, then what is the value of k?

11, k, 8, 9, (k - 1), 11, 12, 12, 15, (k - 1), 14

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    13

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Answer: ((a))

15

75

Simplify the following expression.

135÷13,of,5−223÷113+6(152+9÷3)−(10−5×25)\rm {135 ÷ {1 \over 3} ,of, 5 - 2{2 \over 3} ÷ 1 {1 \over 3} + 6 \over (15^2 + 9÷3) -(10 - 5 × {2 \over 5})}

  1. ((a))

    217226{217 \over 226}

  2. ((b))

    1710{17 \over 10}

  3. ((c))

    7326{73 \over 26}

  4. ((d))

    1744{17 \over 44}

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Answer: ((a))

217226{217 \over 226}

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

During the reign of which of the following Sultans of Delhi was actual power enjoyed by Balban? 

  1. ((a))

    Ruknuddin Feroze 

  2. ((b))

    Aram Shah

  3. ((c))

    Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah 

  4. ((d))

    Alauddin Masud

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Answer: ((a))

Ruknuddin Feroze 

77

Which of the following is the State Tree of Maharashtra?

  1. ((a))

    Jammi 

  2. ((b))

    Ashok 

  3. ((c))

    Mango 

  4. ((d))

    Banyan 

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Answer: ((a))

Jammi 

78

In April 2020, UB Pravin Rao, Chief Operating Officer of ______, was appointed Chairman of NASSCOM. 

  1. ((a))

    Infosys 

  2. ((b))

    Wipro 

  3. ((c))

    HCL 

  4. ((d))

    TCS 

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Answer: ((a))

Infosys 

79

Who among the following leaders was NOT an accused in the Kakori Train Robbery case? 

  1. ((a))

    Roshan Singh

  2. ((b))

    Rajendra Nath Lahiri 

  3. ((c))

    Bhagat Singh

  4. ((d))

    Ramprasad Bismil

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Answer: ((a))

Roshan Singh

80

In which of the following states is the Ramsar Wetland Site named Renuka Wetland located?

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh 

  2. ((b))

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Himachal Pradesh 

  4. ((d))

    Telangana

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Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh 

81

How many pollutants are included to measure Air Quality Index in India?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    6

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Answer: ((a))

12

82

Who among the following is credited with giving a theory of population growth in his work titled 'Essay on Population' (1798)? 

  1. ((a))

    Adam Smith 

  2. ((b))

    Thomas Robert Malthus

  3. ((c))

    Karl Marx 

  4. ((d))

    Friedrich Engels

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Answer: ((a))

Adam Smith 

83

Who among the following was named as Vice-President of Asian Development Bank in July 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Ashok Lavasa 

  2. ((b))

    Deepak Parekh

  3. ((c))

    Kiran Majumdar Shaw

  4. ((d))

    Adi Godrej 

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Answer: ((a))

Ashok Lavasa 

84

Dolomite is an ore of:

  1. ((a))

    aluminium 

  2. ((b))

    magnesium

  3. ((c))

    sodium 

  4. ((d))

    potassium 

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Answer: ((a))

aluminium 

85

In terms of abundance of metals in Earth’s solid crust, which place does iron enjoy? 

  1. ((a))

    First 

  2. ((b))

    Third

  3. ((c))

    Fourth 

  4. ((d))

    Second 

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Answer: ((a))

First 

86

Who among the following foreign travellers was appointed in the state service by Muhammad bin Tughlaq? 

  1. ((a))

    Ibn Battuta

  2. ((b))

    Marco Polo

  3. ((c))

    Al Masudi

  4. ((d))

    Nicolo Conti 

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Answer: ((a))

Ibn Battuta

87

Which of the following states has the largest catchment area of Godavari Basin?

  1. ((a))

    Telangana 

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra 

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka 

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Answer: ((a))

Telangana 

88

Nitin Menon, who was included in the Elite Panel of Umpires/Referees for 2020-21 by an international sports body, is professionally associated with :

  1. ((a))

    football 

  2. ((b))

    cricket 

  3. ((c))

    basketball 

  4. ((d))

    hockey 

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Answer: ((a))

football 

89

Which of the following is India's best known Global brand as per Brand Finance’s 'India 100-2020 ranking’? 

  1. ((a))

    Tata 

  2. ((b))

    HCL 

  3. ((c))

    Reliance

  4. ((d))

    LIC 

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Answer: ((a))

Tata 

90

Which Article of the Constitution of India states that there shall be a President of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Article 52 

  2. ((b))

    Article 55 

  3. ((c))

    Article 54 

  4. ((d))

    Article 58 

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Answer: ((a))

Article 52 

91

Which of the metals listed in the options is the least reactive? 

  1. ((a))

    Gold 

  2. ((b))

    Iron 

  3. ((c))

    Copper 

  4. ((d))

    Magnesium

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Answer: ((a))

Gold 

92

 In 1990, the Dinesh Goswami Committee was formed to make recommendations on: 

  1. ((a))

    fundamental duties

  2. ((b))

    electoral reforms

  3. ((c))

    police reforms

  4. ((d))

    centre-state relations

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Answer: ((a))

fundamental duties

93

Which Article of the Constitution of India directs the State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people?

  1. ((a))

    Article 45 

  2. ((b))

    Article 38 

  3. ((c))

    Article 44 

  4. ((d))

    Article 42 

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Answer: ((a))

Article 45 

94

Which of the following regions was annexed by the British East India Company through the Treaty of Yandabo (1826)?

  1. ((a))

    Odisha 

  2. ((b))

    Assam 

  3. ((c))

    Ladakh 

  4. ((d))

    Kashmir

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Answer: ((a))

Odisha 

95

Who among the following is an international shooting player?

  1. ((a))

    Manju Rani 

  2. ((b))

    Jamuna Boro

  3. ((c))

    Laishram Sarita Devi 

  4. ((d))

    Anjum Moudgil 

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Answer: ((a))

Manju Rani 

96

Which of the following is the State Bird of Rajasthan? 

  1. ((a))

    Asian koel

  2. ((b))

    Great Indian Bustard 

  3. ((c))

    Sarus crane 

  4. ((d))

    Indian roller

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Answer: ((a))

Asian koel

97

In June 2020, which of the following international organisations approved a $500 million Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program (STARS) to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states? 

  1. ((a))

    World Bank

  2. ((b))

    International Monetary Fund

  3. ((c))

    Asia Development Fund

  4. ((d))

    UNESCO 

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Answer: ((a))

World Bank

98

According to the Economic Survey, 2019-20, registering property in Delhi takes ______ days. 

  1. ((a))

    96

  2. ((b))

    68

  3. ((c))

    49

  4. ((d))

    31

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Answer: ((a))

96

99

The mineral named ‘Calaverite’ is a telluride mineral containing : 

  1. ((a))

    silver

  2. ((b))

    zinc 

  3. ((c))

    copper

  4. ((d))

    gold 

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Answer: ((a))

silver

100

Who among the following was the founder of the Bhakti sect named 'Pushtimarg'? 

  1. ((a))

    Shankaracharya

  2. ((b))

    Vallabhacharya

  3. ((c))

    Kabir

  4. ((d))

    Ramanuja 

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Answer: ((a))

Shankaracharya

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