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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 22 Aug 2019 Shift 1)

100 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

General English (25 questions)

1

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

The recent lawsuit _____ put the firm in a tight spot.

  1. ((a))

    has

  2. ((b))

    is

  3. ((c))

    have

  4. ((d))

    are

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Answer: ((a))

has

2

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

Sakshi discussed about the problem with her manager very briefly.

  1. ((a))

    with her manager

  2. ((b))

    about the problem

  3. ((c))

    Sakshi discussed

  4. ((d))

    very briefly

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Answer: ((a))

with her manager

3

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

Tourism has been _____ in India for a long time.

  1. ((a))

    postponed

  2. ((b))

    declined

  3. ((c))

    decayed

  4. ((d))

    neglected

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Answer: ((a))

postponed

4

Directions: Select the most appropriate antonym of the word

Slander

  1. ((a))

    Appeal

  2. ((b))

    Malign

  3. ((c))

    Admire

  4. ((d))

    Defame

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Answer: ((a))

Appeal

5

Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word

Mock

  1. ((a))

    Cheer

  2. ((b))

    Taunt

  3. ((c))

    Praise

  4. ((d))

    Amuse

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cheer

6

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Rupangence

  2. ((b))

    Repugnance

  3. ((c))

    Repungance

  4. ((d))

    Repungence

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rupangence

7

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Restaurant

  2. ((b))

    Restorant

  3. ((c))

    Restaurent

  4. ((d))

    Restorent

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Answer: ((a))

Restaurant

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 improvement.

Garima live at the 25th floor.

  1. ((a))

    is living in

  2. ((b))

    live in

  3. ((c))

    lives on

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

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Answer: ((a))

is living in

9

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

A set of 52 playing cards

  1. ((a))

    Bundle

  2. ((b))

    Parcel

  3. ((c))

    Pack

  4. ((d))

    Packet

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Answer: ((a))

Bundle

10

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 

Shot in the dark

  1. ((a))

    To shoot someone at night

  2. ((b))

    To guess something

  3. ((c))

    To be unaware

  4. ((d))

    To lie about something

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To shoot someone at night

11

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

Rakesh was studied when his friends called him.

  1. ((a))

    studied when

  2. ((b))

    his friends

  3. ((c))

    called him

  4. ((d))

    Rakesh was

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Answer: ((a))

studied when

12

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 teacher expected the students had finishing the project on time.

  1. ((a))

    finishing

  2. ((b))

    No improvement

  3. ((c))

    to finish

  4. ((d))

    finish

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Answer: ((a))

finishing

13

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom

Feel a bit under the weather

  1. ((a))

    To be unappreciated

  2. ((b))

    To feel sick or unhealthy

  3. ((c))

    To be happy

  4. ((d))

    To be calm and patient

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To be unappreciated

14

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

Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen that the world have seen.

  1. ((a))

    Virat Kohli is

  2. ((b))

    one of the best

  3. ((c))

    world have seen

  4. ((d))

    batsmen that the

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Answer: ((a))

Virat Kohli is

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 improvement.

Shashi couldn't walk no more.

  1. ((a))

    more farther

  2. ((b))

    any farther

  3. ((c))

    far more

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

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Answer: ((a))

more farther

16

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

Meena had a whale ______ a time in Mussorie with her gang.

  1. ((a))

    in

  2. ((b))

    of

  3. ((c))

    on

  4. ((d))

    at

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Answer: ((a))

in

17

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

In the age of technology, sending letters by postal mail seems __________ to me.

  1. ((a))

    superstition

  2. ((b))

    surplus

  3. ((c))

    supercilious

  4. ((d))

    superfluous

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Answer: ((a))

superstition

Direction: 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.

Scientists have found that rubber swimsuits actually have a (1)______ degree of friction against water, thus working against the competitive (2). A highly elastic, but noncohesive (3) like lycra would instead help the swimmer to swim (4)______ without any danger of the suit soaking up the (5)______.

18

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

  1. ((a))

    highest

  2. ((b))

    high

  3. ((c))

    higher

  4. ((d))

    more high

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Answer: ((a))

highest

19

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

  1. ((a))

    fish

  2. ((b))

    scientist

  3. ((c))

    person

  4. ((d))

    swimmer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fish

20

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

  1. ((a))

    garment

  2. ((b))

    object

  3. ((c))

    material

  4. ((d))

    matter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

garment

21

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

  1. ((a))

    faster

  2. ((b))

    speedy

  3. ((c))

    hasty

  4. ((d))

    quick

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Answer: ((a))

faster

22

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

  1. ((a))

    water

  2. ((b))

    rubber

  3. ((c))

    friction

  4. ((d))

    lycra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

water

23

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word

Contempt

  1. ((a))

    Respect

  2. ((b))

    Approve

  3. ((c))

    Permit

  4. ((d))

    Hatred

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Respect

24

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

An abnormal fear of water

  1. ((a))

    Cacophobia

  2. ((b))

    Hydrophobia

  3. ((c))

    Algophobia

  4. ((d))

    Pyrophobia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cacophobia

25

Select the most appropriate antonym of the word

Entrance

  1. ((a))

    End

  2. ((b))

    Closing

  3. ((c))

    Exit

  4. ((d))

    Opening

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

End

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

26

In a certain coding system ‘HYBRID’ is written as ‘IAEUOE’. What is the code for ‘PENCIL’?

  1. ((a))

    QGQGNNM

  2. ((b))

    UIOEEO

  3. ((c))

    UIOEOO

  4. ((d))

    QGQGNR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QGQGNNM

27

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

ITEM : METI ∷ ACHE : ?

  1. ((a))

    HECA

  2. ((b))

    EHAC

  3. ((c))

    EHCA

  4. ((d))

    CEHA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HECA

28

In a row of students P was standing 17th from the left end and 23rd from the right end. If Q was standing exactly in the middle of the row, what was his position from the left end? (Assume students were facing the north.)

  1. ((a))

    20th

  2. ((b))

    18th

  3. ((c))

    22nd

  4. ((d))

    19th

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Answer: ((a))

20th

29

Choose the option that most closely resembles the mirror image of the given figure when mirror is placed at right side.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

30

Select the number that can replace the question mark in the following series.

26, 34, 41, 46, 56, ?

  1. ((a))

    68

  2. ((b))

    64

  3. ((c))

    70

  4. ((d))

    67

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

68

31

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully and decide which of the / conclusions logically follows from the statements.

Statement:

Physical abuse is apparent, so it is easy to accept it, but mental abuse does not appear, so we keep denying it.

Conclusions:

I. We reject to what we cannot see.

II. It is easy to accept what we see.

  1. ((a))

    Only Conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Conclusion I and II both follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Either conclusion I or Conclusion II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only Conclusion I follows

32

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.

(13, 29, 89)

  1. ((a))

    (8, 19, 61)

  2. ((b))

    (7, 23, 49)

  3. ((c))

    (11, 25, 77)

  4. ((d))

    (5, 13, 40)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(8, 19, 61)

33

In a certain language ‘CAKE’ is coded as ‘2163’ and ‘KATTLE’ is coded as 617743, how will ‘LAKE’ be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    1743

  2. ((b))

    3157

  3. ((c))

    4136

  4. ((d))

    4163

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1743

34

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

36

If A is coded as ‘+’, B is coded as ‘x’, C is coded as ‘÷’ and D is coded as ‘-‘, then

18 A 6 B 2 C 16 B 4 D 21 =?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    -1

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

37

In a certain system ‘BROWN’ is written as ‘ZPMUL’. What is the code for ‘VIOLET?

  1. ((a))

    TGMJCR

  2. ((b))

    SGMJCQ

  3. ((c))

    TGMJCQ

  4. ((d))

    TGWCQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

TGMJCR

38

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

101, 106, 116, 131, 151,?

  1. ((a))

    156

  2. ((b))

    146

  3. ((c))

    166

  4. ((d))

    176

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

156

39

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

Water: Hydrogen Oxide ∷? : Sodium chloride

  1. ((a))

    Vinegar

  2. ((b))

    Limestone

  3. ((c))

    Common salt

  4. ((d))

    Baking soda

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vinegar

40

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

ACD, EGH, IKL, ? QST

  1. ((a))

    MNO

  2. ((b))

    MOP

  3. ((c))

    NPQ

  4. ((d))

    NOP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MNO

41

Select the Venn diagram that best represents the given set of classes.

  1. ((a))

    Furniture, Plastic, Bag

  2. ((b))

    Furniture, Chair, Book

  3. ((c))

    India, Monsoon, desert

  4. ((d))

    Ponds, Waterfall, River

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Furniture, Plastic, Bag

42

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

43

Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

44

Eight executives J, K, L, M, N, O, P & Q are sitting around a circular table for a meeting. J is second to the right of P who is third to the right of K. M is second to the left of O who sits between P & J, L is not a neighbour of K or N. Who is to the immediate left of L?

  1. ((a))

    Q

  2. ((b))

    N

  3. ((c))

    J

  4. ((d))

    K

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Q

45

(i) A, B, C, D, E and T are standing in a row facing south.

(ii) A is third to right of E.

(iii) C is fourth from one end of the row.

(iv) B who is in between A and D, is third to the left of T.

(v) D is at the left end.

Which of the following is true?

  1. ((a))

    C is in between T and E

  2. ((b))

    C is second to the right of B

  3. ((c))

    E is immediate right of T

  4. ((d))

    A is immediate left of C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C is in between T and E

46

In the following equation, two signs need to be interchanged to make the given value correct. Choose the signs from the given alternatives.

84 ÷ 4 × 5 – 4 + 5 = 104

  1. ((a))

    × and +

  2. ((b))

    ÷ and × 

  3. ((c))

    ÷ and +

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

× and +

47

‘Fish’ is related to ‘School’ in the same way as ‘Birds’ is related to ‘_________ ‘.

  1. ((a))

    Army

  2. ((b))

    Parliament

  3. ((c))

    Convocation

  4. ((d))

    Flock

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Army

48

The statement below are followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion (s) logically and definitely follow (s) from the information given in the statements

Statements:

I. All doors are floors.

II Some floors are tiles.

III. All tiles are paints.

Conclusions:

I. Some floors are paints.

II. Some doors are tiles.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I and II follow.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I or follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follow.

49

In a certain code language, ‘BREAK’ is written as ‘23615455’ How is ‘XEROX’ written in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    2410546024

  2. ((b))

    2410546012

  3. ((c))

    24105460120

  4. ((d))

    2415610

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2410546024

50

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

7 : 98 ∷ 11 : ?

  1. ((a))

    242

  2. ((b))

    290

  3. ((c))

    190

  4. ((d))

    230

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

242

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

51

The ratio of the number of males and females in a group is 6 : 7. 15 females leave the group. As a result, this ratio becomes 12 : 11. Now, if 6 males join the group, then what will be the ratio of the number males and females in the group?

  1. ((a))

    3 : 2

  2. ((b))

    6 : 5

  3. ((c))

    4 : 3

  4. ((d))

    5 : 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 : 2

52

When an article is sold at a discount of 40% on its marked price, the profit is 25%. What is the ratio of the cost price to the marked price of the article?

  1. ((a))

    12 : 25

  2. ((b))

    4 : 5

  3. ((c))

    5 : 8

  4. ((d))

    8 : 13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 : 25

53

The sides of a triangular park are 200 m, 210 m, and 290 m. The area of the park (in hectares) is:

  1. ((a))

    2.4

  2. ((b))

    1.8

  3. ((c))

    2.1

  4. ((d))

    2.9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.4

54

Pipe A and B can fill a tank in 24 hours and 30 hours respectively, however pipe C can empty it in x hours. Pipe A and B are opened for 10 hours and then pipe C is opened. If, tank is emptied in 90 more hours, then find the value of x.

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

55

The table given below presents the figures of the production (in thousands) of different types of vehicles by a company during the years 2013-2018.

VehiclesYear
201320142015201620172018
A524753686466
B565458665765
C476766656977
D656373717072
<br>

In how many years is the production of type C vehicles, below the average production of type of D vehicles over six years?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

56

The ratio of incomes of A and B is 3 : 8 and the ratio of their savings is 9 : 25. If the income of A equals the expenditure of B, then the ratio of expenditures of A and B is:

  1. ((a))

    3 : 8

  2. ((b))

    6 : 17

  3. ((c))

    5 : 12

  4. ((d))

    2 : 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 : 8

57

Let x be the greatest number which when divides 6475, 4984 and 4132, the remainder in each case is the same. What is the sum of digits of x?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

58

The table given below presents the figures of the production (in thousands) of different types of vehicles by a company during the years 2013-2018.

VehiclesYear
201320142015201620172018
A524753686466
B565458665765
C476766656977
D656373717072
<br>

The ratio of the total production of type A vehicles in 2013 and 2016 to the total production of type C vehicles during 2015 to 2017 is:

  1. ((a))

    3 : 5 

  2. ((b))

    13 : 15

  3. ((c))

    10 : 11

  4. ((d))

    4 : 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 : 5 

59

In an examination, 40% of the students who appeared were boys and rest were girls. The pass percentage of the boys was 60% and overall pass percentage was 56%. What was the pass percentage of the girls?

  1. ((a))

    542354\frac{2}{3}

  2. ((b))

    541354\frac{1}{3}

  3. ((c))

    ;5223;52\frac{2}{3}

  4. ((d))

    ;5313;53\frac{1}{3}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

542354\frac{2}{3}

60

What is the simple interest on Rs. 35000 at 18/7% per annum for a period of 9 months?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 675

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 600

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 875

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 700

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 675

61

The value of 3 ÷ 21 of 3 × 7 + 24 × 6 ÷ 18 – 3 ÷ 2 + 3 – 2 + 2 × 3 ÷ 6 is:

  1. ((a))

    6136\frac{1}{3}

  2. ((b))

    9129\frac{1}{2}

  3. ((c))

    8568\frac{5}{6}

  4. ((d))

    121212\frac{1}{2}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6136\frac{1}{3}

62

A shopkeeper wrongly calculates his profit on the selling of an article and finds it to be 40%. What is his actual profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    641364\frac{1}{3}

  2. ((b))

    561356\frac{1}{3}

  3. ((c))

    662366\frac{2}{3}

  4. ((d))

    602360\frac{2}{3}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

641364\frac{1}{3}

63

A reservoir is in the shape of a frustum of a right circular cone. The radii of its circular ends are 4 m and 8 m and its depth is 7 m. How many kilolitre of water (correct up to one decimal place) can it hold?(Take π = 22/7)

  1. ((a))

    821.3

  2. ((b))

    815.7

  3. ((c))

    792.3

  4. ((d))

    775.7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

821.3

64

The diameter of wheels is 70 cm. It completes 600 revolutions in 1 minute. The speed (in km/h) of the vehicle is:(Take π = 22/7)

  1. ((a))

    78.4

  2. ((b))

    79.2

  3. ((c))

    77.8

  4. ((d))

    78.2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

78.4

65

The compound interest on a certain sum at 15% p.a compounded yearly for 2132\frac{1}{3} years is Rs. 9327. The sum is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 24000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 25000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 20000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 27000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 24000

66

When x is added to each of 8, 14, 20, and 30, then the numbers, so obtained, in this order form a proportion. What is the mean proportional between (x – 2) and (7x + 2)?

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

67

The average weight of 60 students in a class is 56.4 kg. If 12 students having average weight 59.5 kg leave and 15 students having average weight 54 kg join the class, then what is the average weight (in kg) of the students in the class (correct to one decimal place)?

  1. ((a))

    56.1

  2. ((b))

    55.2

  3. ((c))

    58.0

  4. ((d))

    54.9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

56.1

68

A is more efficient than B and they together can complete a work in 24 days. Had A done 50% of the work and then B, the remaining work, then the work would have been done in 50 days. B alone will complete 40% of the same work in:

  1. ((a))

    16 days

  2. ((b))

    24 days

  3. ((c))

    21 days

  4. ((d))

    20 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16 days

69

The speed of a train is 3 times that of a car and 1.5 times of a steamer. A person travelled x km by steamer, 3.75x km by train and x/2 km by car. If the speed of the car is 40 km/h and total time taken by him is 4124\frac{1}{2} hours, then the total distance travelled by him in three modes is:

  1. ((a))

    450 km

  2. ((b))

    520 km

  3. ((c))

    480 km

  4. ((d))

    420 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

450 km

70

The value of \(3\frac{1}{5} \div 4\frac{1}{2}of;5\frac{1}{3} - 2\frac{1}{3}of\left{ {\left. {\frac{3}{7} - \left( {1\frac{4}{{15}} - \frac{{13}}{{30}}} \right); \times ;1\frac{1}{5}} \right}} \right.\)

  1. ((a))

    1131\frac{1}{3}

  2. ((b))

    1161\frac{1}{6}

  3. ((c))

    12151\frac{2}{{15}}

  4. ((d))

    17151\frac{7}{{15}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1131\frac{1}{3}

71

1000 solid spherical balls each of radius 0.6 cm are melted and recast into a single spherical ball. What is the surface area (in cm2) of ball so formed?

  1. ((a))

    144 π

  2. ((b))

    128 π

  3. ((c))

    124 π 

  4. ((d))

    108 π

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Answer: ((a))

144 π

72

The average of a few numbers is 48. If 75% of the numbers are increase by 4 each and the rest decreased by 6 each, then what is the average of the numbers, so obtained?

  1. ((a))

    50.4

  2. ((b))

    49

  3. ((c))

    49.5

  4. ((d))

    50

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Answer: ((a))

50.4

73

The mode of the following data is 36. What is the value of x?

Class0 – 1010 – 2020 – 3030 – 4040 – 5050 – 60
Frequency13101016x8
  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    13

  4. ((d))

    12

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Answer: ((a))

11

74

The table given below presents the figures of the production (in thousands) of different types of vehicles by a company during the years 2013-2018.

VehiclesYear
201320142015201620172018
A524753686466
B565458665765
C476766656977
D656373717072
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The total production of all types of vehicles in 2018 is what percent more than the total production of all types of vehicles in 2015?

  1. ((a))

    10.7

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    7.7

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Answer: ((a))

10.7

75

A person buys a certain number of oranges at Rs. 84 a dozen and two times of it at Rs. 72 a dozen. He sells all the oranges at Rs. 90 a dozen and makes a profit of Rs. 1680. How many oranges does he buy?

  1. ((a))

    1584

  2. ((b))

    1530

  3. ((c))

    1440

  4. ((d))

    1476

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Answer: ((a))

1584

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

Which among the following is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats?

  1. ((a))

    Dhupgarh

  2. ((b))

    Kalumar Peak

  3. ((c))

    Arma Konda

  4. ((d))

    Namcha Barwa

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Answer: ((a))

Dhupgarh

77

Which among the following indirect taxes is charged by the Central Government? 

  1. ((a))

    Service Tax 

  2. ((b))

    Luxury Tax 

  3. ((c))

    Purchase Tax

  4. ((d))

    Taxes on Lottery

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Answer: ((a))

Service Tax 

78

Who was the President of the Congress Session held in Calcutta in 1906? 

  1. ((a))

    Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  2. ((b))

    Dadabhai Naroji

  3. ((c))

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak 

  4. ((d))

    Lala Lajpat Rai

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Answer: ((a))

Gopal Krishna Gokhale

79

Which among the following is NOT a characteristic of Black soil?

  1. ((a))

    It is best soil for cotton cultivation.

  2. ((b))

    It has low water retaining capacity.

  3. ((c))

    It is rich in iron, lime and magnesium. 

  4. ((d))

    The texture is clayey.

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Answer: ((a))

It is best soil for cotton cultivation.

80

In which of the following states is the Similipal Biosphere Reserve located? 

  1. ((a))

    West Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

West Bengal

81

Which among the following is the lowermost plants of the plant kingdom? 

  1. ((a))

    Thallophyta

  2. ((b))

    Pteridophyta

  3. ((c))

    Phanerogamae

  4. ((d))

    Bryophyta

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Answer: ((a))

Thallophyta

82

'At constant temperature, the solubility of a gas in a liquid is proportional to the partial pressure of the gas collected above the surface of the liquid or solution'. What is this rule?

  1. ((a))

    Henry's law

  2. ((b))

    Boyle's law

  3. ((c))

    Charles' law

  4. ((d))

    Newton's law

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Answer: ((a))

Henry's law

83

What is the tagline for Punjab National Bank?

  1. ((a))

    Good People to Bank With 

  2. ((b))

    Where India banks

  3. ((c))

    The Name You Bank Upon

  4. ((d))

    Honours Your Trust

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Answer: ((a))

Good People to Bank With 

84

On which date did the NITI Aayog replace the Planning Commission? 

  1. ((a))

    1st of January 2017 

  2. ((b))

    1st of January 2014

  3. ((c))

    1st of January 2016

  4. ((d))

    1st of January 2015

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Answer: ((a))

1st of January 2017 

85

Who among the following Mughal Emperors was called as Darvesh or a Zinda Pir? 

  1. ((a))

    Aurangzeb

  2. ((b))

    Shah Jahan

  3. ((c))

    Humayun

  4. ((d))

    Babur

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Answer: ((a))

Aurangzeb

86

Talonite is a combination of cobalt and ________.

  1. ((a))

    chromium

  2. ((b))

    zinc

  3. ((c))

    copper

  4. ((d))

    iron

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Answer: ((a))

chromium

87

Which among the following institution was proposed to fund, coordinate and promote research in the country?

  1. ((a))

    Research and Development Centre

  2. ((b))

    Indian Research Centre 

  3. ((c))

    National Research Foundation

  4. ((d))

    All India Research Institution

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Answer: ((a))

Research and Development Centre

88

_________ are commonly known as comb jellies.

  1. ((a))

    Platyhelminthes

  2. ((b))

    Arthropoda

  3. ((c))

    Ctenophora

  4. ((d))

    Mollusca

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Answer: ((a))

Platyhelminthes

89

Raj Ghat is the memorial of ________.

  1. ((a))

    Indira Gandhi

  2. ((b))

    Rajiv Gandhi

  3. ((c))

    Mahatma Gandhi

  4. ((d))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

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Answer: ((a))

Indira Gandhi

90

Which amendment made it mandatory for the President to give his assent to the Constitutional Amendment bills? 

  1. ((a))

    24th

  2. ((b))

    58th

  3. ((c))

    44th

  4. ((d))

    28th

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Answer: ((a))

24th

91

Which among the following is the largest among the four ancient civilizations?

  1. ((a))

    Mesopotamia 

  2. ((b))

    China

  3. ((c))

    Egypt

  4. ((d))

    Indus Valley Civilization

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Answer: ((a))

Mesopotamia 

92

Who was the first Indian to win the All England Badminton Championship?

  1. ((a))

    Prakash Padukone

  2. ((b))

    Saina Nehwal

  3. ((c))

    Srikanth Kidambi

  4. ((d))

    P.V. Sindhu

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Answer: ((a))

Prakash Padukone

93

Which is the largest lake in the world in terms of surface area? 

  1. ((a))

    Lake Huron

  2. ((b))

    Lake Tanganyika

  3. ((c))

    Lake Superior

  4. ((d))

    Caspian Sea

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Answer: ((a))

Lake Huron

94

Which article of the Indian Constitution states that the 'Law declared by Supreme Court is to be binding on all courts' within the territory of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Article 127

  2. ((b))

    Article 133

  3. ((c))

    Article 147

  4. ((d))

    Article 141

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Answer: ((a))

Article 127

95

Who is the author of 'Black Beauty'? 

  1. ((a))

    Charles Dickens

  2. ((b))

    Carlo Collodi

  3. ((c))

    Mark Twain

  4. ((d))

    Anna Sewell

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Answer: ((a))

Charles Dickens

96

As of June 2019, who is the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

  1. ((a))

    Carissa F. Etienne

  2. ((b))

    Hentra h four

  3. ((c))

    Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

  4. ((d))

    Suzsana Jacob

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Answer: ((a))

Carissa F. Etienne

97

_________ dance is performed only by the unmarried girls of the Malwa community.

  1. ((a))

    Kaksar

  2. ((b))

    Saila

  3. ((c))

    Phulpati

  4. ((d))

    Karma

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Answer: ((a))

Kaksar

98

Name the cricketer who became the first ever batsman to score 5000 runs in the IPL format. 

  1. ((a))

    Virat Kohli

  2. ((b))

    Shikhar Dhawan

  3. ((c))

    Suresh Raina

  4. ((d))

    Mahendra Singh Dhoni

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Answer: ((a))

Virat Kohli

99

Which among the following famous places is called the "Palace of Windows"?

  1. ((a))

    Taj Mahal

  2. ((b))

    Leh Palace

  3. ((c))

    Victoria Memorial

  4. ((d))

    Hawa Mahal

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Answer: ((a))

Taj Mahal

100

One of the most important music forms of Uttarakhand, ________ was originally performed in royal courts. 

  1. ((a))

    Maand

  2. ((b))

    Somar

  3. ((c))

    Thadya

  4. ((d))

    Baryi

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Answer: ((a))

Maand

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