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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 21 Aug 2019 Shift 1)

100 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

General English (25 questions)

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

The little girl fall off from the terrace.

((a))
fell from
((b))
fell under
((c))
No improvement
((d))
fell below from

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Answer: ((a))

fell from

Instructions: 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.

To have food of our choice anywhere and anytime (1)______ one of the best luxuries that anyone could (2). However, each of us is different and (3) our food choices too are (4). With travel becoming accessible for all, tour operators work (5) providing the most homely experience.

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

((a))
through
((b))
from
((c))
along
((d))
towards

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Answer: ((a))

through

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

((a))
contrary
((b))
alike
((c))
varied
((d))
similar

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Answer: ((a))

contrary

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

((a))
since
((b))
hence
((c))
because
((d))
although

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Answer: ((a))

since

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

((a))
offer
((b))
afford
((c))
spend
((d))
enjoy

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Answer: ((a))

offer

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

((a))
were
((b))
has
((c))
are
((d))
is

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Answer: ((a))

were

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word

Inclination

((a))
Repulsion
((b))
Aversion
((c))
Indifference
((d))
Aptitude

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Answer: ((a))

Repulsion

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and make a grammatically correct sentence.

The cost turned out to be higher than _____________.

((a))
accepted
((b))
emancipated
((c))
anticipated
((d))
excepted

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Answer: ((a))

accepted

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

No sooner did I reach the station when the train left.

((a))
No sooner did
((b))
the train left
((c))
station when
((d))
I reach the

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Answer: ((a))

No sooner did

Select the most appropriate antonym of the word

Startle

((a))
Agitate
((b))
Shock
((c))
Amaze
((d))
Soothe

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Answer: ((a))

Agitate

Directions: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and each sentence is followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill the blank space.

Anand Kumar is ____ unique teacher.

((a))
an
((b))
the
((c))
no article
((d))
a

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Answer: ((a))

One must keep _____ promise.

((a))
ones
((b))
the
((c))
one's
((d))
its

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Answer: ((a))

ones

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

Diksha has been in a grumpy mood from she got up.

((a))
been in a
((b))
grumpy mood
((c))
from she got up
((d))
Diksha has

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Answer: ((a))

been in a

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom

Best thing since sliced bread

((a))
Most useful innovation in a long time
((b))
To perform satisfactorily
((c))
To take on a task that is way too big
((d))
To present a counter argument

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Answer: ((a))

Most useful innovation in a long time

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and make a grammatically correct sentence.

Working together gave us a chance to __________ about old times.

((a))
recreate
((b))
reminding
((c))
reminisce
((d))
reproduce

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Answer: ((a))

recreate

In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted for the given phrase.

Critical judge of any art and craft

((a))
Comrade
((b))
Curator
((c))
Connoisseur
((d))
Crusader

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Answer: ((a))

Comrade

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

Preeti is absent from the meeting due to she is out of the station.

((a))
due to she is
((b))
Preeti is absent
((c))
out of station
((d))
from the meeting

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Answer: ((a))

due to she is

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

Her dance teacher have come twice a week but there is no improvement in her dance.

((a))
will be coming
((b))
were coming
((c))
has been coming
((d))
No improvement

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Answer: ((a))

will be coming

Select the correctly spelt word.

((a))
Individual
((b))
Indevidual
((c))
Indeviduel
((d))
Indivisual

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Answer: ((a))

Individual

Select the most appropriate antonym of the word

Vanity

((a))
Nobility
((b))
Honour
((c))
Conceit
((d))
Modesty

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Answer: ((a))

Nobility

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Off the cuff

((a))
To be in a hurry
((b))
Without preparation
((c))
Without any loss
((d))
To be lazy

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Answer: ((a))

To be in a hurry

Select the correctly spelt word.

((a))
Welfare
((b))
Wellfare
((c))
Welfair
((d))
Wellfair

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Answer: ((a))

Welfare

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Persuade

((a))
Halt
((b))
Deplete
((c))
Coax
((d))
Impose

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Answer: ((a))

Halt

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

Bhawna will visited the Eiffel Tower during her trip.

((a))
would visiting
((b))
will visiting
((c))
will visit
((d))
No improvement

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Answer: ((a))

would visiting

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

Government not connected with religious or spiritual matters

((a))
Socialist
((b))
Sovereign
((c))
Secular
((d))
Republic

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Answer: ((a))

Socialist

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

If a mirror is placed on the line XY, then which of the answer figures will be the right mirror image of the given figure?

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed)

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the Questionfigures. Select from the given answer figures, how it will appear when unfolded.

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

L, M, N, O, P and Q are sitting around a round table facing the centre. P is opposite Q, Q is to the left of L, O is not next to N, N is to opposite L. Who is to the right of M?

((a))
P
((b))
Q
((c))
N
((d))
L

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Answer: ((a))

Select the option that is related to the third number on the same basis as the second number is related to the first number.

2.5 : 0.0025 :: 3.6 : ?

((a))
0.0036
((b))
0.00036
((c))
0.036
((d))
0.36

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Answer: ((a))

0.0036

In a certain code language, ‘HISTORY’ is written as ‘ IJTUPSZ’. What will be the code for ‘ENGLISH’ in that code language?

((a))
DNHMHTI
((b))
FOGMJSI
((c))
FOHMJTI
((d))
DMFKHRG

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Answer: ((a))

DNHMHTI

In the following number series two numbers have been put within brackets. Study the series carefully and select the correct alternative with respect to the series.

5, 11, 18, (25), 35, (45), 56

((a))
Both the bracketed numbers are incorrect
((b))
The first bracketed number (from the left) is correct and the second is incorrect.
((c))
Both the bracketed numbers are correct.
((d))
The first bracketed number (from the left) is incorrect and the second is correct.

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Answer: ((a))

Both the bracketed numbers are incorrect

If O = 1 and E = 17, and OPEN = 46, then PAINTER = _____.

((a))
89
((b))
85
((c))
84
((d))
92

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Answer: ((a))

The Venn diagram given in the question represents the relationship between the items given in which of the following options?

((a))
Tables, Chairs and Furniture
((b))
Earth, Planets and Jupiter
((c))
Games, Cricket and Tennis
((d))
Apples, Fruits and Vegetables

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Answer: ((a))

Tables, Chairs and Furniture

Find the missing number from the below options.

6	7	169
8	3	?
10	9	361

((a))
101
((b))
111
((c))
144
((d))
121

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Answer: ((a))

101

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

Dice : Cube :: Earth : ?

((a))
Universe
((b))
Moon
((c))
Sun
((d))
Sphere

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Answer: ((a))

Universe

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

King : Palace :: Lion : ?

((a))
Den
((b))
Cub
((c))
Forest
((d))
Lioness

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Answer: ((a))

Den

In a certain code language, ‘TIGER’ is written as ‘18-7-5-3-16’. What will be the code for ‘LEOPARD’ in that code language?

((a))
8-3-10-12-25-16-2
((b))
10-3-13-14-25-16-2
((c))
8-3-13-12-23-14-2
((d))
10-2-12-14-25-15-2

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Answer: ((a))

8-3-10-12-25-16-2

Which of the following answer figure will complete the series?

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statement:

I. All ships are water vessels.

II. Some boats are ships.

Conclusions:

I. All boats are water vessels.

II. All water vessels are ships.

((a))
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
((b))
Both conclusions I and II follow
((c))
Only conclusion I follows.
((d))
Only conclusion II follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure? (Rotation is not allowed)

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Read the given statement and conclusions carefully and decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement.

Statement:

All philosophers are clever. Rakesh is a philosopher.

Conclusions:

I. Rakesh is not clever.

II. Rakesh is clever.

((a))
Both conclusions I and II follow
((b))
Only conclusion II follows.
((c))
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
((d))
Only conclusion I follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

Complete the following number series:

529, 441, 361, 289, ____

((a))
220
((b))
256
((c))
235
((d))
225

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Answer: ((a))

220

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

60 - 4 × 12 ÷ 3 + 8 = 88

((a))
+, ×
((b))
×, ÷
((c))
-, +
((d))
+, ÷

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Answer: ((a))

+, ×

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

ACE : IKM :: QSU : ?

((a))
YBD
((b))
YAB
((c))
YAC
((d))
YZB

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Answer: ((a))

YBD

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

144 + 108 ÷ 12 - 16 × 6 = 24

((a))
12, 6
((b))
108, 144
((c))
108, 6
((d))
12, 16

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Answer: ((a))

12, 6

Select the term that will come next in the following series.

aaCee, ggIkk, mmOqq, _______.

((a))
ssTww
((b))
ssUww
((c))
rrTww
((d))
sSuww

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Answer: ((a))

ssTww

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.

radiance
rainbow
radical
radiology
railing

((a))
21534
((b))
54231
((c))
13452
((d))
15234

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Answer: ((a))

21534

V, W, X, Y and Z are sitting in a row facing north. W is between V and X. Y is to the left of Z, who is at one end. X sits in the centre of the row. Who is to the right of X?

((a))
Z
((b))
V
((c))
W
((d))
Y

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Answer: ((a))

In a certain code language, ‘CITY’ is written as ‘BHSX’. What will be the code for ‘CAPITAL’ in that code language?

((a))
BZOHSZK
((b))
BXMHSYK
((c))
EAPHTZM
((d))
EZOJUAL

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Answer: ((a))

BZOHSZK

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

Two articles are bought at the same price. One is sold at 20% profit and the other is sold at 10% loss. The overall profit/loss percentage is:

((a))
10% profit
((b))
5% loss
((c))
10% loss
((d))
5% profit

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Answer: ((a))

10% profit

Satyam and Shivam can do a work in 10 days and 15 days respectively. Both start the work together, after 4 days Satyam left the work. Shivam has to complete the remaining work. In how many days, does the total work get completed?

((a))
10
((b))
6
((c))
12
((d))
9

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Answer: ((a))

Ratio of divisor to remainder is 3 : 2 and ratio of divisor to quotient is 7 : 12. If the remainder is 14, then the remainder when the dividend is divided by 9 is:

((a))
4
((b))
5
((c))
6
((d))
3

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Answer: ((a))

The value of 56 + (4)³ − 3 × (3)² is:

((a))
83
((b))
93
((c))
79
((d))
76

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Answer: ((a))

If, a : b = 2 : 3, then (3a + 4b)/(4a + 5b) is equal to:

((a))
20 : 23
((b))
6 : 7
((c))
19 : 23
((d))
18 : 23

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Answer: ((a))

20 : 23

Ramesh is thrice as old as Suresh. Two years hence, Ramesh will be twice as old as Suresh. Ramesh’s present age (in years) is:

((a))
4
((b))
6
((c))
2
((d))
3

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Answer: ((a))

A man bought 15 articles at ₹ 70 each, 13 at ₹ 60 each and 12 at ₹ 65 each. The average price per article (in ₹) is:

((a))
65.25
((b))
63.25
((c))
65.00
((d))
65.75

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Answer: ((a))

65.25

A and B can complete a work in 20 days and 30 days respectively. A works full time but B works half time. In how many days the entire work is to be completed?

((a))
9 days
((b))
15 days
((c))
12 days
((d))
10 days

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Answer: ((a))

9 days

The Pie-chart given here shows the percentage of candidates selected in an Examination from 2012 to 2016.

Total number of candidates selected in 2012 and 2014 together is:

((a))
250
((b))
252
((c))
144
((d))
180

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Answer: ((a))

250

The value of x in the given equation ${\left( 5 \right)^2} + {\left( 6 \right)^2} + {\left( {30} \right)^2} = {\left( x \right)^2}$ is:

((a))
31
((b))
53
((c))
41
((d))
37

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Answer: ((a))

A solid brass sphere of radius 15 cm is drawn into a wire of diameter 6 mm. The length (in cm) of the wire is:

((a))
60000
((b))
55000
((c))
45000
((d))
50000

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Answer: ((a))

60000

The Pie-chart given here shows the percentage of candidates selected in an Examination from 2012 to 2016

In which year, the number of selected candidates is equal to the total number of selected candidates for year 2012 and 2015 taken together?

((a))
2016
((b))
2012
((c))
2014
((d))
2013

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Answer: ((a))

2016

In how many years, an amount becomes three times of itself, if simple interest is calculated at a rate of 10% per annum?

((a))
18
((b))
20
((c))
15
((d))
25

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Answer: ((a))

The Pie-chart given here shows the percentage of candidates selected in an Examination from 2012 to 2016.

Total selected candidates in 2015 is how much percentage less than the total selected candidates in 2013?

((a))
50%
((b))
40%
((c))
45%
((d))
60%

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Answer: ((a))

50%

The average temperature of first three days of the week is 23° C; the average temperature of next three days is 24° C and the average temperature of whole week is 23.5° C. The temperature on the last day of the week is:

((a))
24.5°C
((b))
22.5°C
((c))
23.5°C
((d))
21.5°C

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Answer: ((a))

24.5°C

A box contains 780 bananas out of which 130 bananas are rotten and rest are of good quality. The percentage (correct to two decimal places) of good quality of bananas is:

((a))
71.12%
((b))
53.33%
((c))
65.35%
((d))
83.33%

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Answer: ((a))

71.12%

A man buys a single article at ₹ 16. If he were to buy a dozen articles, he would have to pay a total amount of ₹ 160. What would be the approximate percent discount (correct to nearest integer) he would get on buying a dozen articles?

((a))
10%
((b))
17%
((c))
12%
((d))
22%

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Answer: ((a))

10%

A train 180 m long moving at the speed of 20 m/sec passes across a boy who is moving at a speed of 10 m/sec in the direction of the train. The time (in s) taken by the train to overtake the boy is:

((a))
15
((b))
36
((c))
18
((d))
12

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Answer: ((a))

If Shivan walks at the rate of 19 km/h. How much time (in minutes) will he take to cover 665 m?

((a))
$2\frac{1}{{10}}$
((b))
$1\frac{1}{2}$
((c))
3
((d))
2

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Answer: ((a))

$2\frac{1}{{10}}$

The cost price of a camera is 90% of its selling price. The profit percentage is:

((a))
10%
((b))
12%
((c))
$9\frac{1}{{11}}$
((d))
$11\frac{1}{9}$

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Answer: ((a))

10%

If the area of a circle is 154 square cm, then the ratio of circumferences of this circle to that of the other circle, whose radius is 21 cm, is:

((a))
1 : 2
((b))
2 : 3
((c))
2 : 1
((d))
1 : 3

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Answer: ((a))

1 : 2

If ratio of two numbers is 7 : 11 and its H.C.F. is 13. Then L.C.M is:

((a))
143
((b))
234
((c))
1001
((d))
101

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Answer: ((a))

143

What sum will amount to ₹ 24494.40 in 2 years at 8 % per annum, if compound interest is compounded annually?

((a))
₹ 21000
((b))
₹ 21500
((c))
₹ 22000
((d))
₹ 22400

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Answer: ((a))

₹ 21000

The median of the following set 2, 9, 7, 21, 43, 35, 33, 36, 58, 47 is:

((a))
34
((b))
21
((c))
23
((d))
22

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Answer: ((a))

The side of square is a cm. The ratio of its diagonal to its side is:

((a))
2 : 1
((b))
1 : √2
((c))
√2 : 1
((d))
1 : 2

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Answer: ((a))

2 : 1

General Awareness (25 questions)

India Women's Rugby team claimed their 1st ever international women's victory after beating __________ in the Asian Women Rugby Championship 2019.

((a))
Singapore
((b))
China
((c))
Russia
((d))
Japan

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Answer: ((a))

Singapore

Common wealth Games 2018 was held in ___________.

((a))
China
((b))
United Kingdom
((c))
Canada
((d))
Australia

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Answer: ((a))

China

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that New ______________ is set up to look at the management of our water resources and water supply in an integrated and holistic manner while presenting 2019 Budget.

((a))
Jal Shakti Mantralaya
((b))
Har Ghar Jal Mantralaya
((c))
Har Boondh Jal Mantralaya
((d))
Jal Jeevan Mantralaya

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Answer: ((a))

Jal Shakti Mantralaya

Who was the first person to receive Nobel Prize in the field of Physics?

((a))
Linus Pauling
((b))
Jean Henry Dunant
((c))
Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen
((d))
Wangari Maathai

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Answer: ((a))

Linus Pauling

Which among the following is NOT a tributary of Godavari?

((a))
Manjira
((b))
Sarbari
((c))
Indravati
((d))
Barakar

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Answer: ((a))

Manjira

Originated from the folk songs of ancient Punjab, ________ often depicts the plight of a lover.

((a))
Tappa
((b))
Jugni
((c))
Jhoda
((d))
Bhangra

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Answer: ((a))

Tappa

The Preamble of the Constitution was amended by the ______ Constitutional Amendment Act.

((a))
44th
((b))
42nd
((c))
52nd
((d))
56th

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Answer: ((a))

44th

Who is considered as the Father of Indian Constitution?

((a))
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
((b))
Rajendra Prasad
((c))
Bhim Rao Ambedkar
((d))
Jawaharlal Nehru

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Answer: ((a))

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Who among the following personalities is well known for his Bhoodan and Sarvodaya Movement?

((a))
Syed Ahmed Khan
((b))
Syama Prasad Mukherjee
((c))
Aurobindo Ghosh
((d))
Acharya Vinoba Bhave

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Answer: ((a))

Syed Ahmed Khan

_________ are often referred to as the amphibians of the plant kingdom.

((a))
Bryophyta
((b))
Phanerogamae
((c))
Pteridophyta
((d))
Thallophyta

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Answer: ((a))

Bryophyta

Which among the following hills is known as the Blue Mountains?

((a))
Khasi Hills
((b))
Anaimalai Hills
((c))
Cardamom Hills
((d))
Nilgiri Hills

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Answer: ((a))

Khasi Hills

_______ soil is also known as Omnibus group.

((a))
Desert
((b))
Red
((c))
Black
((d))
Laterite

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Answer: ((a))

Desert

The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama died in ______ in 1524

((a))
Srirangapatnam
((b))
Kochi
((c))
Mangalore
((d))
Trivandrum

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Answer: ((a))

Srirangapatnam

The Karma dance is performed during the festival of Karma Puja which is celebrated in ________ season.

((a))
autumn
((b))
winter
((c))
summer
((d))
spring

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Answer: ((a))

autumn

The Reserve Bank was established in 1935 by the Banking Regulation Act, 1934 with a capital of ₹ ________.

((a))
2 crores
((b))
4 crores
((c))
5 crores
((d))
3 crores

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Answer: ((a))

2 crores

Which among the following elements has the highest density?

((a))
Hydrogen
((b))
Osmium
((c))
Fluorine
((d))
Tungsten

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Answer: ((a))

Hydrogen

Which of the following statements is false about Goods and Services Tax

((a))
Goods and Services Tax would not be an expense to the retail sellers and therefore there is no hidden taxes.
((b))
It ends the far reaching effect of the tax.
((c))
It has no compliance cost.
((d))
It resolved disputes related to the classification of goods and services.

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Answer: ((a))

Goods and Services Tax would not be an expense to the retail sellers and therefore there is no hidden taxes.

Which among the following pollutants is a secondary pollutant?

((a))
Ozone
((b))
Nitrogen Oxide
((c))
Sulphur Dioxide
((d))
Carbon Monoxide

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Answer: ((a))

Ozone

Who defeated Rana Sanga in the battle of Khanwa in 1527 AD?

((a))
Jahangir
((b))
Akbar
((c))
Babur
((d))
Humayun

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Answer: ((a))

Jahangir

__________ is also known by the name of Amba Villas.

((a))
Leh Palace
((b))
Sanchi Stupa
((c))
Mysore Palace
((d))
Hawa Mahal

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Answer: ((a))

Leh Palace

When was the Representation of People Act passed?

((a))
1951
((b))
1945
((c))
1955
((d))
1949

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Answer: ((a))

1951

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Chordates?

((a))
Notochord absent
((b))
Central nervous system is dorsal, hollow and single
((c))
A post-anal part (tail) is present
((d))
Heart is ventral

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Answer: ((a))

Notochord absent

Name the last Hindu dynasty of Gujarat, whose rule extended from 1244 to 1304.

((a))
Gujjar Dynasty
((b))
Nanda Dynasty
((c))
Janapada Dynasty
((d))
Vaghela Dynasty

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Answer: ((a))

Gujjar Dynasty

Deficiency disease Pellagra is caused by the deficiency of which of the following?

((a))
Niacin
((b))
Vitamin B5
((c))
Riboflavin
((d))
Vitamin B2

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Answer: ((a))

Niacin

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Name the global President and CEO of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) as on June 2019.

((a))
Jagdish Sheth
((b))
Ram Ramesh
((c))
Viral Acharya
((d))
Sangeet Chowfla

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Answer: ((a))

Jagdish Sheth

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