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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 20 Oct 2021 Shift 3)

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General English (25 questions)

1

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

The cry of a goat

  1. ((a))

    Bray

  2. ((b))

    Bleat

  3. ((c))

    Yelp

  4. ((d))

    Croak

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Answer: ((a))

Bray

2

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I am sure that my seeds ______ by next week.

  1. ((a))

    grow

  2. ((b))

    are growing

  3. ((c))

    will grow

  4. ((d))

    grew

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Answer: ((a))

grow

3

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

One of the apples that you have picked up are rotten.

  1. ((a))

    No error

  2. ((b))

    are rotten

  3. ((c))

    that you have picked up

  4. ((d))

    One of the apples

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Answer: ((a))

No error

4

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Behind closed doors

  1. ((a))

    Be away from others

  2. ((b))

    Do something secretly

  3. ((c))

    Do something alone

  4. ((d))

    Be in prison

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Answer: ((a))

Be away from others

5

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The trek manager ______ the trekkers to rest for a while before the climb.

  1. ((a))

    insisted

  2. ((b))

    warned

  3. ((c))

    informed

  4. ((d))

    told

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Answer: ((a))

insisted

6

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

In the morning I leave my house ______ eight o'clock.

  1. ((a))

    on

  2. ((b))

    for

  3. ((c))

    in

  4. ((d))

    at

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Answer: ((a))

on

7

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Millions of people ______ during the acute famine of Odisha.

  1. ((a))

    starved

  2. ((b))

    damaged

  3. ((c))

    collapsed

  4. ((d))

    hungered

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Answer: ((a))

starved

8

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Mumble

  2. ((b))

    Murmur

  3. ((c))

    Muddel

  4. ((d))

    Multiple

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Answer: ((a))

Mumble

9

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Preface

  2. ((b))

    Preferance

  3. ((c))

    Predominant

  4. ((d))

    Predict

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Answer: ((a))

Preface

10

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

The accused has been tortured before he was brought to the court.

  1. ((a))

    was being tortured

  2. ((b))

    had been tortured

  3. ((c))

    has tortured

  4. ((d))

    had tortured

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Answer: ((a))

was being tortured

11

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

The workers has called up the strike.

  1. ((a))

    has called off

  2. ((b))

    have called up

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required

  4. ((d))

    have called off

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Answer: ((a))

has called off

12

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

PREVENT

  1. ((a))

    Push

  2. ((b))

    Block

  3. ((c))

    Allow

  4. ((d))

    Open

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Answer: ((a))

Push

13

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

PROFUSE

  1. ((a))

    Sufficient

  2. ((b))

    Scant

  3. ((c))

    Lush

  4. ((d))

    Plenty

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Answer: ((a))

Sufficient

14

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bear the brunt

  1. ((a))

    Be first to try something

  2. ((b))

    Suffer the worst of something

  3. ((c))

    Confront a powerful rival

  4. ((d))

    Know what is going on

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Answer: ((a))

Be first to try something

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’.

The game of cricket is governed by strict laws, like other sports where there are merely rules.

  1. ((a))

    quite like

  2. ((b))

    unlike

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required

  4. ((d))

    such like

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Answer: ((a))

quite like

16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

DISTANT

  1. ((a))

    Isolated

  2. ((b))

    Remote

  3. ((c))

    Near

  4. ((d))

    Removed

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Answer: ((a))

Isolated

17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

ELEGANT

  1. ((a))

    Rough

  2. ((b))

    Common

  3. ((c))

    Intelligent

  4. ((d))

    Graceful

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Answer: ((a))

Rough

18

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

Hundred and fifty rupees seem a high price for this little vase.

  1. ((a))

    for this little vase

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    seem a high price

  4. ((d))

    Hundred and fifty rupees

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

for this little vase

19

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

This is one trip whom I will never forget.

  1. ((a))

    This is one trip

  2. ((b))

    never forget

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    whom I will

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Answer: ((a))

This is one trip

20

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

Rub out writing

  1. ((a))

    Break

  2. ((b))

    Abolish

  3. ((c))

    Erase

  4. ((d))

    Demolish

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Break

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

Suraj waved to a passing train, and kept waving (1) ______ only the spiralling smoke remained. He (2) ______ waving to trains. He wondered (3) ______ the people in them, and about (4) ______ they were going and what it (5) ______ be like there. And when the train had passed, Suraj was lonely.

21

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

  1. ((a))

    until

  2. ((b))

    while

  3. ((c))

    when

  4. ((d))

    after

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Answer: ((a))

until

22

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

  1. ((a))

    was liking

  2. ((b))

    is liking

  3. ((c))

    likes

  4. ((d))

    liked

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Answer: ((a))

was liking

23

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

  1. ((a))

    of

  2. ((b))

    about

  3. ((c))

    to

  4. ((d))

    for

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Answer: ((a))

of

24

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

  1. ((a))

    when

  2. ((b))

    how

  3. ((c))

    where

  4. ((d))

    why

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Answer: ((a))

when

25

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

  1. ((a))

    would

  2. ((b))

    should

  3. ((c))

    will

  4. ((d))

    can

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

would

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

26

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

27

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

5 B 3 A 4 B (6 C 2) C (18 D 3) D 2

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    37

  3. ((c))

    28

  4. ((d))

    31

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Answer: ((a))

45

28

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

8 × 7 – 42 ÷ 14 × 2 + 21 = 66

  1. ((a))

    2 and 7

  2. ((b))

    7 and 14

  3. ((c))

    14 and 42

  4. ((d))

    14 and 21

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Answer: ((a))

2 and 7

29

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

1080, 360, ?, 60, 30, 10, 5

  1. ((a))

    170

  2. ((b))

    180

  3. ((c))

    120

  4. ((d))

    240

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Answer: ((a))

170

30

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

31

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

Ink : Write :: Medicine : ?

  1. ((a))

    Cure

  2. ((b))

    Doctor

  3. ((c))

    Chemist

  4. ((d))

    Tablet

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Answer: ((a))

Cure

32

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

6 : 50 :: 11 : ?

  1. ((a))

    99

  2. ((b))

    169

  3. ((c))

    145

  4. ((d))

    104

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Answer: ((a))

99

33

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

Statements:

All thermometers are rockets.

All equipment are thermometers.

Conclusions:

I. Some rockets are equipment.

II. Some rockets are thermometers.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

34

Among five rods, P, Q, R, S and T, the weight of T is 20 kg. The weight of S is half the weight of P. The weight of Q is one-fourth the weight of P. R's weight is twice the weight of Q. The weight of P is twice the weight of T. Which rod is the lightest among all?

  1. ((a))

    P

  2. ((b))

    S

  3. ((c))

    Q

  4. ((d))

    R

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Answer: ((a))

P

35

 In a certain code language, 'PROCESS' is written as '321815351938'. How will 'FREEZER' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    12195526526

  2. ((b))

    12185526536

  3. ((c))

    60185526518

  4. ((d))

    14185526536

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12195526526

36

In a certain code language, 'USEFUL' is written as 'XVHCRI'. How will 'MORSEL' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    PRVPBJ

  2. ((b))

    PRUPBI

  3. ((c))

    QRUQBI

  4. ((d))

    ORUPCI

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Answer: ((a))

PRVPBJ

37

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

BRAIN, DRAIN, DTAIN, ?, DTCKN, DTCKP

  1. ((a))

    DTACN

  2. ((b))

    DTCIP

  3. ((c))

    DTCIN

  4. ((d))

    DRCIN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DTACN

38

There are five friends who are sitting in a line, all facing north. Mohit is sitting at the second place to the left of Arjun. Surya is sitting to the immediate left of Kartik. Harman is sitting to the immediate right of Mohit. There are two persons between Surya and Mohit. Which two persons are sitting at the corners?

  1. ((a))

    Harman and Kartik

  2. ((b))

    Arjun and Kartik

  3. ((c))

    Mohit and Kartik

  4. ((d))

    Mohit and Arjun

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Harman and Kartik

39

Select the set of classes the relationship among which is best illustrated by the following Venn diagram.

  1. ((a))

    Cardamom, Fenugreek, Spices

  2. ((b))

    Engines, Cars, Plants

  3. ((c))

    Architects, Boys, Girls

  4. ((d))

    Lawyers, Mothers, Sisters

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cardamom, Fenugreek, Spices

40

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

595
73?
148180292
  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

41

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

Pulses : Black gram :: Cereal : ?

  1. ((a))

    Rice

  2. ((b))

    Coriander

  3. ((c))

    mustard

  4. ((d))

    Fertiliser

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Answer: ((a))

Rice

42

A paper is folded and cut as shown in the given figures. How will it appear when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

43

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

44

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.

PRIVATE : HWDYLUS : : SIGNIFY : ?

  1. ((a))

    BKLQJLR

  2. ((b))

    BILQJLV

  3. ((c))

    BIKRJLV

  4. ((d))

    ZILQJLW

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BKLQJLR

45

In a certain code language, 'MIXTURE' is written as '117', and 'FLOWER' is written as '85'. How will 'MERGER' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    66

  2. ((b))

    55

  3. ((c))

    86

  4. ((d))

    72

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

66

46

Five friends A, B, C, D and E are sitting in a line, all facing north. E is sitting to the immediate left of B. A is sitting to the immediate right of C. D is to the immediate right of B. B is third to the left of A. Who is sitting at the third place to the right of E?

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

47

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

In a certain code language, 'NORM' is written as 'MNOR', and 'DORSAL' is written as 'ADLORS'. How will 'BUDGET' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    DGEBTV

  2. ((b))

    BDEGUT

  3. ((c))

    BDEGTU

  4. ((d))

    FDEGRU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DGEBTV

49

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

Statements:

All needles are threads.

No thread is a match-box.

Conclusions:

I. No needle is a match-box.

II. Some threads are needles.

III. Some match-boxes are needles.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusions II and III follow

  2. ((b))

    All of the conclusions follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions I and III follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusions I and II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusions II and III follow

50

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

25, 34, 52, ?, 160, 304

  1. ((a))

    88

  2. ((b))

    80

  3. ((c))

    95

  4. ((d))

    99

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

88

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

51

An earthworm of length 18 cm is crawling along a certain path with a speed of 4 cm/s. An insect overtakes the earthworm in 6 s. How fast (in cm/s) is the insect walking? Assume that they both are walking along parallel paths.

  1. ((a))

    6.0

  2. ((b))

    5.5

  3. ((c))

    7.0

  4. ((d))

    6.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.0

52

The average weight of Sohum and his five friends is 48.5 kg. If Sohum is 3 kg more than the average weight of his five friends, what is Sohums's weight (in kg)?

  1. ((a))

    50.5

  2. ((b))

    50.0

  3. ((c))

    51.5

  4. ((d))

    51.0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50.5

53

The given bar graph represents the sales of automobiles (in Rs. crores) by five companies A. B, C, D and E in the years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009.

Study the bar graph and answer the question that follows.

(Note: The data shown below is only for mathematical exercise. It does not represent the actual figures of the companies)

What should have been the sales (in Rs. crores) of company E in 2008-2009 so that it would have shown the same increase over 2007-2008 as shown by the sales of automobiles of company C during these years?

  1. ((a))

    1,130

  2. ((b))

    1,360

  3. ((c))

    1,650

  4. ((d))

    1,520

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1,130

54

One-third of a jouney is covered at a rate of 40 km/h, one-fourth at the rate of 35 km/h, and the rest at the rate of 45 km/h. The average speed for the whole journey (in km/h) is:

  1. ((a))

    6570187\frac{6570}{187}

  2. ((b))

    6750187\frac{6750}{187}

  3. ((c))

    7560187\frac{7560}{187}

  4. ((d))

    5670187\frac{5670}{187}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6570187\frac{6570}{187}

55

The ratio of the number of students in Science to that in Humanities, in Grade 12 of 360 students, is 2 ∶ 3. When some new students are admitted, the number of Science students increase by 18 and the ratio of the Science students to Humanities students changes to 3 ∶ 5. What is the number of new Humanities students admitted?

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    54

  3. ((c))

    72

  4. ((d))

    63

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

56

The capacities of three containers P, Q and R are in the proportion of 5 ∶ 4 ∶ 8. They are completely filled with a mixture of milk and water in the proportions of 1 ∶ 4, 2 ∶ 3 and 3 ∶ 5, respectively. If the mixtures of all the three containers are mixed together, then what will be the proportion of milk to water in the final mixture?

  1. ((a))

    28 ∶ 57

  2. ((b))

    16 ∶ 81

  3. ((c))

    25 ∶ 64

  4. ((d))

    1 ∶ 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28 ∶ 57

57

Two trains A and B start with uniform speeds at the same time from points P and Q, respectively, towards each other. After crossing each other, A takes 16 hours to reach Q and B takes 4 hours to reach P. If train A is moving with a speed of 54 km/h, the speed of B (in km/h) is:

  1. ((a))

    112

  2. ((b))

    108

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

112

58

The mean of 11, 10, 12, 13, 15, x and 17, is 15. The value of x is:

  1. ((a))

    27

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    29

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27

59

The value of 1370\frac{13}{70} ÷ [45\frac{4}{5}(13\frac{1}{3} - 14\frac{1}{4} × 15\frac{1}{5}) ÷ 256\frac{5}{6}] - 1928\frac{9}{28} is:

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

60

A certain sum of money, when invested at a certain rate of simple interest, amounts to Rs 1,102 in 2 years and Rs 1,600 in 5 years. What is the principal amount (in Rs):

  1. ((a))

    1,270

  2. ((b))

    880

  3. ((c))

    770

  4. ((d))

    990

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1,270

61

A solid right circular cone is cut into two parts by a plane parallel to its base and at a point one-third vertically below its vertex. What is the ratio of the volume of the smaller cone to that of the whole cone?

  1. ((a))

    13\frac{1}{3}

  2. ((b))

    19\frac{1}{9}

  3. ((c))

    127\frac{1}{27}

  4. ((d))

    18\frac{1}{8}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13\frac{1}{3}

62

To do a certain work, the ratio of the efficiencies of A and B is 5 ∶ 11. Working together, they can do the same work in 2712\frac{1}{2} days. A and B work together for 20 days. C alone completes the remaining work in 18 days. C alone can do 75% of the original work in:

  1. ((a))

    5612\frac{1}{2} days

  2. ((b))

    4912\frac{1}{2} days

  3. ((c))

    35 days

  4. ((d))

    33 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5612\frac{1}{2} days

63

A manufacturer marks the price of an article at Rs. 1,200. He sells it to a trader at a discount of 10%. The trader gets a further discount of 5% on his net payment for paying in cash. What amount (in Rs.) does the trader pay to the manufacturer?

  1. ((a))

    1,056

  2. ((b))

    1,080

  3. ((c))

    1,026

  4. ((d))

    1,020

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1,056

64

The base of a triangle is increased by 30%. By what percentage (correct to two decimal places) can its height be increased so that the area increases by 50%?

  1. ((a))

    15.38%

  2. ((b))

    13.53%

  3. ((c))

    12.38%

  4. ((d))

    10.53%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15.38%

65

John sold a watch to Sue at a gain of 20%, and Sue sold it to Rima at a profit of 10%. If Rima paid Rs. 2,178 for it, how much did John pay (in Rs.) for the watch?

  1. ((a))

    1,650

  2. ((b))

    1,478

  3. ((c))

    1,780

  4. ((d))

    1,200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1,650

66

The sum of the height and radius of the base of a solid right circular cylinder is 46 cm. If the total surface area of the solid cylinder is 6072 cm2, what is the volume (in cm3) of the cylinder?

(Use π = 227\frac{22}{7})

  1. ((a))

    11025

  2. ((b))

    3036 π

  3. ((c))

    3036

  4. ((d))

    11025 π

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11025

67

The simplified value of 109−121÷(11 of 11)−(−4)−(3−8−1‾)125−(−3)(4−6−2‾)÷35+(−3) of (−6)\frac{109-{121 \div(11 \text { of } 11)-(-4)-(3-\overline{8-1})}}{125-(-3)(4-\overline{6-2}) \div 3{5+(-3) \text { of }(-6)}} is:

  1. ((a))

    125

  2. ((b))

    100

  3. ((c))

    45\frac{4}{5}

  4. ((d))

    54\frac{5}{4}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

125

68

A certain sum amounts to Rs. 1,543.50 when invested for 2 years at 5% per annum compound interest. What is the sum (in Rs.)?

  1. ((a))

    1,200

  2. ((b))

    1,600

  3. ((c))

    1,400

  4. ((d))

    1,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1,200

69

The given bar graph represents the sales of automobiles (in Rs. crores) by five companies A. B, C, D and E in the years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009.

Study the bar graph and answer the question that follows.

(Note: The data shown below is only for mathematical exercise. It does not represent the actual figures of the companies)

What is the percentage difference (correct to two places of decimals) of the combined sales of the five companies in 2008-2009 compared to the combined sales of the five companies in 2007-2008?

  1. ((a))

    17.64%

  2. ((b))

    18.42%

  3. ((c))

    15.56%

  4. ((d))

    16.48%

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Answer: ((a))

17.64%

70

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.

In how many years is the profit (Revenue - Expenditure) as a percentage of revenue, more than 28%?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    1

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Answer: ((a))

4

71

If three numbers are in the proportion of 1 : 3 : 4 and two times the sum of the numbers is 80, then the proportion of the squares of the numbers is:

  1. ((a))

    4 : 36 : 64

  2. ((b))

    9 : 81 : 144

  3. ((c))

    1 : 9 : 16

  4. ((d))

    25 : 225 : 500

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Answer: ((a))

4 : 36 : 64

72

P can do a piece of the work in 18 days and Q can do same work in 36 days. How long will they take (in days), if they work together, to complete the above mentioned work?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    20

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Answer: ((a))

12

73

What is the LCM of 0.126, 0.36 and 0.96?

  1. ((a))

    2.016

  2. ((b))

    201.60

  3. ((c))

    20.16

  4. ((d))

    20160

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Answer: ((a))

2.016

74

A solid cube of side 15 cm is dropped into a rectangular container of length 25 cm, breadth 20 cm and height 18 cm, which is partly filled with water. If the cube is completely submerged, then the rise of water level (in cm) is:

  1. ((a))

    7.75

  2. ((b))

    5.25

  3. ((c))

    6.75

  4. ((d))

    8.75

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Answer: ((a))

7.75

75

On selling a bat for Rs. 954, a man gains 6%. What should be its selling price (in Rs.) to gain 8%?

  1. ((a))

    972

  2. ((b))

    1,054

  3. ((c))

    958

  4. ((d))

    1,080

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Answer: ((a))

972

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

Which of the following is NOT an instrument of the monetary policy of the Reserve Bank of India?

  1. ((a))

    Goods and Services Tax (GST)

  2. ((b))

    Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF)

  3. ((c))

    Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)

  4. ((d))

    Repo rate

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Answer: ((a))

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

77

Which tissue among the following is a protective tissue in the animal body?

  1. ((a))

    Muscular tissue

  2. ((b))

    Nervous tissue

  3. ((c))

    Epithelial tissue

  4. ((d))

    Connective tissue

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Answer: ((a))

Muscular tissue

78

Which law was imposed in India during the command of General Dyer?

  1. ((a))

    Discrimination law

  2. ((b))

    Simon law

  3. ((c))

    Martial law

  4. ((d))

    Preventive detention

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Answer: ((a))

Discrimination law

79

Which among the following is a Harappan city?

  1. ((a))

    Dholavira

  2. ((b))

    Lumbini

  3. ((c))

    Kosala

  4. ((d))

    Hampi

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Answer: ((a))

Dholavira

80

Whitewashed walls appear to be shiny after three to four days due to the formation of:

  1. ((a))

    calcium nitrate

  2. ((b))

    calcium sulphate

  3. ((c))

    calcium carbonate

  4. ((d))

    calcium oxide

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Answer: ((a))

calcium nitrate

81

The onus of Jallianwala Bagh massacre that happened in 1919 was on which General of the British Army?

  1. ((a))

    General Kitchener

  2. ((b))

    General Robert

  3. ((c))

    General Dyer

  4. ((d))

    General Stringer Lawrence

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Answer: ((a))

General Kitchener

82

Which edition of Khelo India Youth Games was held in Guwahati in January 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Fourth edition

  2. ((b))

    Second edition

  3. ((c))

    Third edition

  4. ((d))

    Fifth edition

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Answer: ((a))

Fourth edition

83

Who among the following is a famous Santoor player?

  1. ((a))

    Ustad Zakir Hussain

  2. ((b))

    Pandit Shivkumar Sharma

  3. ((c))

    Pandit Ravi Shankar

  4. ((d))

    Ustad Bismillah Khan

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Answer: ((a))

Ustad Zakir Hussain

84

Which city bagged the first rank as the cleanest city of India under Swachh Survekshan League 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Bhopal

  2. ((b))

    Jhansi

  3. ((c))

    Indore

  4. ((d))

    Gwalior

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Answer: ((a))

Bhopal

85

The 15th Finance Commission has been constituted by the President of India for a period of ______ years.

  1. ((a))

    five

  2. ((b))

    four

  3. ((c))

    six

  4. ((d))

    three

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Answer: ((a))

five

86

The book ‘Gitanjali’ is authored by:

  1. ((a))

    Rabindranath Tagore

  2. ((b))

    Devaki Nandan Khatri

  3. ((c))

    Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  4. ((d))

    Ganga Das

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Answer: ((a))

Rabindranath Tagore

87

Which department of the Government of India declares the minimum support prices?

  1. ((a))

    Department of Disinvestment

  2. ((b))

    Department of Economic Affairs

  3. ((c))

    Department of Expenditure

  4. ((d))

    Department of Agriculture and Cooperation

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Answer: ((a))

Department of Disinvestment

88

Electoral roll is commonly known as:

  1. ((a))

    election list

  2. ((b))

    serial list

  3. ((c))

    voter's list

  4. ((d))

    election count

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Answer: ((a))

election list

89

Who among the following was the chief scientist of World Health Organization as of August 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Dr. Soumya Swaminathan

  2. ((b))

    Dr. Naoko Yamamoto

  3. ((c))

    Dr. Samira Asma

  4. ((d))

    Dr. Zsuzsanna Jakab

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Answer: ((a))

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan

90

The Supreme Court of India was established on:

  1. ((a))

    25 January 1954

  2. ((b))

    15 January 1952

  3. ((c))

    26 January 1950

  4. ((d))

    30 January 1950

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Answer: ((a))

25 January 1954

91

Mahendragiri is one of the highest peak in the:

  1. ((a))

    Satpura Range

  2. ((b))

    Himalayan Range

  3. ((c))

    Eastern Ghats

  4. ((d))

    Western Ghats

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Answer: ((a))

Satpura Range

92

Which law explains about the tides due to the moon and the sun?

  1. ((a))

    Law of gravitation

  2. ((b))

    Law of reflection

  3. ((c))

    Law of refraction

  4. ((d))

    Law of inertia

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Answer: ((a))

Law of gravitation

93

With which of the following sports/games is Rani Rampal associated?

  1. ((a))

    Badminton

  2. ((b))

    Cricket

  3. ((c))

    Boxing

  4. ((d))

    Hockey

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Answer: ((a))

Badminton

94

In which year was the Jal Jeevan Mission launched in India? The mission aims at providing potable water through its scheme of functional household tap connections.

  1. ((a))

    2019

  2. ((b))

    2010

  3. ((c))

    2015

  4. ((d))

    2009

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Answer: ((a))

2019

95

Rukmini Devi Arundale is a famous classical dancer of:

  1. ((a))

    Kathak

  2. ((b))

    Kuchipudi

  3. ((c))

    Mohiniattam

  4. ((d))

    Bharatnatyam

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Answer: ((a))

Kathak

96

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, India, have conferred ______ with the 'Hero to Animals Award’ in 2020.

  1. ((a))

    Sonu Sood

  2. ((b))

    Maneka Gandhi

  3. ((c))

    Sadaa Sayed

  4. ((d))

    Naveen Patnaik

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Answer: ((a))

Sonu Sood

97

An official enumeration of population done periodically is known as:

  1. ((a))

    demographic count

  2. ((b))

    national register of citizens

  3. ((c))

    census

  4. ((d))

    national population register

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Answer: ((a))

demographic count

98

The Mattancherry palace is situated in:

  1. ((a))

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

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Answer: ((a))

Andhra Pradesh

99

Who is the chairperson of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    The Governor of India

  2. ((b))

    The President of India

  3. ((c))

    The Vice-President of India

  4. ((d))

    The Chief Justice of India

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Answer: ((a))

The Governor of India

100

Which state among the following is the largest producer of coffee?

  1. ((a))

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

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Answer: ((a))

Andhra Pradesh

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