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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 22 Oct 2021 Shift 2)

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General English (25 questions)

1

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

Various initiatives was taken by the government to help the farmers.

  1. ((a))

    taken by the government

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    Various initiatives was

  4. ((d))

    to help the farmers

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Answer: ((a))

taken by the government

2

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

You must be on your guard______ pickpockets, when you enter a crowded metro.

  1. ((a))

    across

  2. ((b))

    with

  3. ((c))

    against

  4. ((d))

    for

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Answer: ((a))

across

3

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

When my mother makes a promise, she always ________ it.

  1. ((a))

    follows

  2. ((b))

    keeps

  3. ((c))

    sticks

  4. ((d))

    supports

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Answer: ((a))

follows

4

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To be moved to tears

  1. ((a))

    To be surprised or shocked

  2. ((b))

    To be overwhelmed with emotion

  3. ((c))

    To be mesmerised by something

  4. ((d))

    To be transported to another world

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Answer: ((a))

To be surprised or shocked

5

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

I wish I have a motorbike, I can't depend on the bus to reach my office on time.

  1. ((a))

    didn't have

  2. ((b))

    had

  3. ((c))

    might have

  4. ((d))

    don't have

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Answer: ((a))

didn't have

6

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To gain around

  1. ((a))

    To grow crops

  2. ((b))

    To be happy

  3. ((c))

    To buy land

  4. ((d))

    To make progress

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Answer: ((a))

To grow crops

7

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

PROMPT

  1. ((a))

    Sluggish

  2. ((b))

    Alert

  3. ((c))

    Immediate

  4. ((d))

    Speedy

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Answer: ((a))

Sluggish

8

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Growl

  2. ((b))

    Grownd

  3. ((c))

    Groove

  4. ((d))

    Grumble

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Growl

9

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

EXULTATION

  1. ((a))

    Depression

  2. ((b))

    Jubilation

  3. ((c))

    Agitation

  4. ((d))

    Irritation

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Answer: ((a))

Depression

10

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

The reason for my absence from the office was because I was ill.

  1. ((a))

    No error

  2. ((b))

    because I was ill

  3. ((c))

    from the office was

  4. ((d))

    The reason for my absence

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Answer: ((a))

No error

11

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Presision

  2. ((b))

    Participation

  3. ((c))

    Predominant

  4. ((d))

    Permanent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Presision

12

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

SLACKEN

  1. ((a))

    Relax

  2. ((b))

    Intensify

  3. ((c))

    Retard

  4. ((d))

    Weaken

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Answer: ((a))

Relax

13

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'.

There were many options to choose for and I decided to study International Policy.

  1. ((a))

    choose by

  2. ((b))

    choose from

  3. ((c))

    choose with

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required

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Answer: ((a))

choose by

14

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

The house was so old that its walls were cracked bad.

  1. ((a))

    No error

  2. ((b))

    so old that its walls

  3. ((c))

    were cracked bad

  4. ((d))

    The house was

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Answer: ((a))

No error

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'.

Mother has ironed my clothes.

  1. ((a))

    has been ironed

  2. ((b))

    No substitution required

  3. ((c))

    has ironing

  4. ((d))

    has iron

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

has been ironed

16

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

RETORT

  1. ((a))

    Advise

  2. ((b))

    Reply

  3. ((c))

    Request

  4. ((d))

    Question

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Answer: ((a))

Advise

17

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The audience gave the actors a standing ovation_________ the play ended.

  1. ((a))

    while

  2. ((b))

    since

  3. ((c))

    when

  4. ((d))

    unless

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

while

18

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

A heavy round plate of metal thrown by an athlete.

  1. ((a))

    Discus

  2. ((b))

    Spear

  3. ((c))

    Hammer

  4. ((d))

    Javelin

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Answer: ((a))

Discus

19

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The parents of the lost boy have announced _____ for information about their child.

  1. ((a))

    a reward

  2. ((b))

    an award

  3. ((c))

    a profit

  4. ((d))

    a prize

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Answer: ((a))

a reward

20

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

To take something on loan with the intention of returning it.

  1. ((a))

    Borrow

  2. ((b))

    Lease

  3. ((c))

    Lend

  4. ((d))

    Hire

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Borrow

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

A long time ago, Brahmadutta was the king of Benaras, Like (1)_________ kings he was interested only in (2)_______ and his favourite animal to hunt (3)_______ deer. The king would ride over (4)________ planted fields and destroy the crops. He would(5)______ men from the village to help him in the hunt even at the harvest time!.

21

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

  1. ((a))

    lot

  2. ((b))

    any

  3. ((c))

    many

  4. ((d))

    much

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Answer: ((a))

lot

22

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

  1. ((a))

    conquering

  2. ((b))

    fighting

  3. ((c))

    travelling

  4. ((d))

    hunting

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Answer: ((a))

conquering

23

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

  1. ((a))

    was

  2. ((b))

    is

  3. ((c))

    were

  4. ((d))

    are

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

was

24

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

  1. ((a))

    brightly

  2. ((b))

    freshly

  3. ((c))

    quietly

  4. ((d))

    urgently

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

brightly

25

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

  1. ((a))

    taken

  2. ((b))

    took

  3. ((c))

    taking

  4. ((d))

    take

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

taken

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

26

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statement 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.

Statements:

A few student are scholars.

Some scholars are girls.

All girls are literates.

Conclusions:

I. Some students are girls.

II Some scholars are literates.

III. Some literates being students is a possibility.

  1. ((a))

    only conclusion I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II and III follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    All conclusions I, II, III follow

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Answer: ((a))

only conclusion I and II follow

27

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statement 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.

Statements:

All ponds are lakes.

No river is a pond.

Conclusions:

I. Some rivers are not lakes.

II. No river is a lake.

III. Some rivers are lakes.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Either conclusion II or III follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions II and III follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusions I and II follow

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

28

Select the number from among the given options that can replaced the question mark (?) in the following series.

4, 9, 20, 43, ?, 185

  1. ((a))

    133

  2. ((b))

    95

  3. ((c))

    90

  4. ((d))

    87

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

133

29

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

13 : 210

  1. ((a))

    11 : 150

  2. ((b))

    5 : 48

  3. ((c))

    7 : 72

  4. ((d))

    9 : 108

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Answer: ((a))

11 : 150

30

'Play' is related to 'Director' in the same way as 'Newspaper' is related to '_____'.

  1. ((a))

    Press

  2. ((b))

    Editor

  3. ((c))

    Writer

  4. ((d))

    Owner

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Press

31

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

210, 201, 217, 192, 228, 179, ?

  1. ((a))

    251

  2. ((b))

    239

  3. ((c))

    243

  4. ((d))

    228

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

251

32

In a certain code language, COMPUTER is written as CMOQVERT, How will LANGUAGE be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    LNAVFEAG

  2. ((b))

    ALNHVAEG

  3. ((c))

    NLAHVGEA

  4. ((d))

    ANLFTGEA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

LNAVFEAG

33

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.

DGJM : VUPO :: BFJN : ?

  1. ((a))

    ZTQM

  2. ((b))

    XVPN

  3. ((c))

    XUQM

  4. ((d))

    XTRL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ZTQM

34

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

{11, 240, 19}

  1. ((a))

    {23, 310, 17}

  2. ((b))

    {12, 80, 8}

  3. ((c))

    {27, 380, 33}

  4. ((d))

    {6, 150, 14}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

{23, 310, 17}

35

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

12 + 6 × 4 - 6 ÷ 3 = 5

  1. ((a))
    • and ÷
  2. ((b))

    ÷ and ×

  3. ((c))

    × and +

  4. ((d))
    • and ÷
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
  • and ÷
36

Four girls, Monika, Preeti, Abha and Raji, and three boys, Harsh, Punit and Sushant, are sitting in a row facing north such that no two girls are neighbours.

Monika is to the immediate left of Harsh but is not adjacent to Sushant. Abha is to the immediate right of Punit but is not sitting at one of the ends. Harsh and Punit are the neighbours of Raji.

Who is sitting at the extreme right end?

  1. ((a))

    Preeti

  2. ((b))

    Sushant

  3. ((c))

    Monika

  4. ((d))

    Harsh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Preeti

37

P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting in a row facing north. U is adjacent to S and P. P is second to the left of Q.Q is at an extreme end.

Who is sitting second from the left end?

  1. ((a))

    U

  2. ((b))

    T

  3. ((c))

    S

  4. ((d))

    P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

U

38

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))

39

In a certain code language, THEOCRACY is written as CYACROHET. How will RELATIONS be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    NSOIATLER

  2. ((b))

    NSOTIAELR

  3. ((c))

    OSNAIATLER

  4. ((d))

    SONIATELR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NSOIATLER

40

Select the correct mirror image of figure (X) when the mirror is placed at the right side of the figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

41

If the sign '+' and '×' are interchanged, which of the following equations would be correct?

  1. ((a))

    15−9+2×6=515-9+2\times 6=5

  2. ((b))

    8×6−2+3=68 \times 6 -2+3=6

  3. ((c))

    9×6÷3+2=109 \times 6 \div 3+2=10

  4. ((d))

    12+3÷6×3=912+3\div6\times3=9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15−9+2×6=515-9+2\times 6=5

42

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

Brick, Room wall, House

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

43

'Painting is related to 'Canvas' in the same way as 'Rainbow' is related to '_______'.

  1. ((a))

    Sky

  2. ((b))

    Cloud

  3. ((c))

    Sun

  4. ((d))

    Rain

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sky

44

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

Select the letter-cluster among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

TRIBUTE, RBTEUIT, BEITUTR, ?, TRIBUTE

  1. ((a))

    ETTRUIB

  2. ((b))

    ETRTUIB

  3. ((c))

    EURTTIB

  4. ((d))

    BIURTTE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ETTRUIB

46

Among the five objects, Gas stove, Washing machine, Refrigerator, Inverter and Microwave oven:

the Washing machine is twice as heavy as the Inverter;

the Gas stove is one and half time as heavy as the Microwave oven;

the Washing machine and Microwave oven together weigh as much as the Gas stove and Inverter together;

the Refrigerator and Inverter together are one and half times as heavy as the Gas stove.

Which is the heaviest among the five objects?

  1. ((a))

    Microwave oven

  2. ((b))

    Washing machine

  3. ((c))

    Refrigerator

  4. ((d))

    Gas stove

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Microwave oven

47

In a certain code language, SNAKE is coded as 15. How will DONATION be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    29

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    26

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

48

In a certain code language, MARK is coded as 16 and BEAK is coded as 10. How will PICKLE be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    27

  2. ((b))

    32

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    29

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27

49

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50

Select the figure from the options that when placed in the blank space of figure (X) will complete the pattern.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

51

The ratio of two numbers is 9 : 13 and their HCF is 6 Then Their LCM is:

  1. ((a))

    720

  2. ((b))

    602

  3. ((c))

    710

  4. ((d))

    702

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

720

52

If the diameter of the base of a cone is 32 cm and its curved surface area is 3268473268{4\over7} cm2cm^2, then its height is: (Take π=227\pi = {22\over7})

  1. ((a))

    60 cm

  2. ((b))

    58 cm

  3. ((c))

    64 cm

  4. ((d))

    63 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60 cm

53

The difference between the selling prices of some apples, if sold for Rs. 12 per apple instead of Rs. 9 per apple, is Rs. 870. If total cost price of all the apples is Rs. 2,320, then find the selling price of one apple if the profit earned is 25%.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 15

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 12

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 10

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 15

54

A man sells apples, bananas and oranges at 20%, 25% and 30% profit, respectively. If the ratio of the cost of the fruits is 2 : 3 : 5 and the number of fruits sold in the ratio 5 : 4 : 2, then his profit percentage is:

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    18%

  3. ((c))

    30%

  4. ((d))

    20%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25%

55

The given bar graph shows the sum invested by 4 different persons, A, B, C and D, in a bank on simple interest. Study the graph and answer the question given below.

The interest received by A after 4 years at some rate of interest p.a. is Rs. 3,840. If the rate of interest is increased by 2%, then the amount received by A after same period is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 15,800

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 16,800

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 16,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 15,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 15,800

56

Arvind bought eight washing machines at Rs. 16,000 each and sold all of them at a total price of Rs. 1,12,640. Find his profit or loss percentage.

  1. ((a))

    Loss 15%

  2. ((b))

    Loss 12%

  3. ((c))

    Profit 12%

  4. ((d))

    Profit 15%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Loss 15%

57

The given bar graph shows the sum invested by 4 different persons, A, B, C and D, in a bank on simple interest. Study the graph and answer the question given below.

Find the amount received by C after 3 years if the rate of interest is 8.5% p.a.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 27,610

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 27,600

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 25,600

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 25,610

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 27,610

58

The average of 141\over4 of A and 131\over3 of B is 5, and the average of 121\over2 of A and 121\over2 of B is 9. The average of 2A and 3B is:

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    42

  3. ((c))

    46

  4. ((d))

    32

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

59

The mean of 12 numbers is 25. If one number is excluded, their mean is 22. Find the excluded number.

  1. ((a))

    58

  2. ((b))

    52

  3. ((c))

    48

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

58

60

A and B working together can do 36% of a work in 9 days. B alone can do the work in 30 days. How long will A alone take to do the work?

  1. ((a))

    120 days

  2. ((b))

    140 days

  3. ((c))

    150 days

  4. ((d))

    160 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

120 days

61

Raghu bought an article for Rs. 6800 and spent Rs. 700 on its repairs. He marked this article at 8% above the overall cost price. He sold the article for Rs. 6,480 after giving x% discount. The value of x is:

  1. ((a))

    18%

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    15%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18%

62

The average of four consecutive odd numbers a, b, c and d is 18. The average of b and c is

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

63

The given bar graph shows the sum invested by a different persons, A, B, C and D, in a bank on simple interest. Study the graph and answer the question given below.

If the amount received by B after 5 years at rate of interest R% p.a. is equal to the amount received by D after 3123{1\over2} years at the same rate of interest p.a., then the value of R is:

  1. ((a))

    8%

  2. ((b))

    10%

  3. ((c))

    12%

  4. ((d))

    9%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8%

64

The ratio of the present ages of a mother and daughter is 3 : 1. Five years ago, the ratio of their ages was 5 : 1. Find the age of the mother 41 years hence.

  1. ((a))

    68 years

  2. ((b))

    71 years

  3. ((c))

    65 years

  4. ((d))

    70 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

68 years

65

The area of the floor of a cubical room is 147 m2. The length of the longest rod that can be kept in the room is:

  1. ((a))

    18 m

  2. ((b))

    21 m

  3. ((c))

    16 m

  4. ((d))

    15 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18 m

66

The diameter of an iron ball used for shot-put is 21 cm. It is melted and then a cylinder of height 3.5 cm is made. The curved surface area of the cylinder will be: (Use π\pi = 22722\over7)

  1. ((a))

    362 cm2

  2. ((b))

    464 cm2

  3. ((c))

    460 cm2

  4. ((d))

    462 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

362 cm2

67

Rs. 63,404 is divided between A and B in the ratio 4 : 7. The difference between 5 times the share of A and 2 times the share of B is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 34,584

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 34,580

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 45,384

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 43,458

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 34,584

68

If a certain sum at compound interest becomes 2121\over2 times in 5 years, then in how many years will it become 6141\over4 times, at the same rate of interest p.a.?

  1. ((a))

    10 years

  2. ((b))

    12 years

  3. ((c))

    9 years

  4. ((d))

    8 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 years

69

40% of the candidates in an examination were girls. 35% of the boys and 20% of the girls failed, and 585 boys passed in the examination. The number of girls who passed were:

  1. ((a))

    460

  2. ((b))

    450

  3. ((c))

    480

  4. ((d))

    580

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

460

70

Solve for x, if (3 × 22) ÷ (52 + 23) - 2x = -30

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

71

Soman lent Rs. 6,400 to someone for three years and Rs. 4,000 to Ganesh for 5 years on simple interest at the same rate of interest p.a. and received Rs. 4,116 in all from both as interest. The interest paid by Ganesh is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,800

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2,800

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2,200

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 2,100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,800

72

The capacity of a cuboidal tank is 12288 kilolitres. Its length is 32 m, and its breadth and height are in the ratio of 3 : 2. What is the breadth ( in m) of the tank?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    21

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Answer: ((a))

24

73

A man covers 373\over7 of a total journey by train, 5145\over14 of the total journey by bus, and the remaining 3 km on foot. His Entire journey is

  1. ((a))

    14 km

  2. ((b))

    15 km

  3. ((c))

    12 km 

  4. ((d))

    18 km

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Answer: ((a))

14 km

74

A, B and C can do a work separately in 20, 35 and 60 days, respectively. They started the work together, but B and C left 8 days and 12 day, respectively, before the completion of the work. In how many days will the work be completed?

  1. ((a))

    10 days

  2. ((b))

    12 days

  3. ((c))

    20 days

  4. ((d))

    15 days

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Answer: ((a))

10 days

75

Suresh and Dinesh travel a distance of 120 km such that the speed of Suresh is more than that of Dinesh. The sum of theirs speeds is 75 km/h, and the total time taken by is 6 hours and 40 minutes. The speed of Suresh is:

  1. ((a))

    30 km/h

  2. ((b))

    42 km/h

  3. ((c))

    45 km/h

  4. ((d))

    40 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

30 km/h

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

The Union Budget, 2020-21, increased deposit insurance coverage for bank deposits to Rs. _______ per depositor.

  1. ((a))

    3 lakh

  2. ((b))

    5 lakh

  3. ((c))

    2 lakh

  4. ((d))

    1 lakh

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Answer: ((a))

3 lakh

77

What is the traditional bamboo dance of Mizoram called?

  1. ((a))

    Yak Chaam

  2. ((b))

    Cheraw

  3. ((c))

    Maanch

  4. ((d))

    Thang Ta

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Answer: ((a))

Yak Chaam

78

Which of the following is the smallest Union Territory of India in terms of area?

  1. ((a))

    Lakshadweep

  2. ((b))

    Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

  3. ((c))

    Puducherry

  4. ((d))

    Chandigarh

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Answer: ((a))

Lakshadweep

79

The earliest Buddhist texts were written in:

  1. ((a))

    Apabhramsha

  2. ((b))

    Sanskrit

  3. ((c))

    Pali

  4. ((d))

    Prakrit

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Answer: ((a))

Apabhramsha

80

Lal Ded, a female saint of the 14th century, was one of the earliest and best known ________ poetesses.

  1. ((a))

    Kashmiri

  2. ((b))

    Bengali

  3. ((c))

    Punjabi

  4. ((d))

    Tamil

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Answer: ((a))

Kashmiri

81

The Cave of Bagh, which are a marvellous vestige of Indian rock -cut architecture, are situated in:

  1. ((a))

    Chhattisgarh

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Bihar

  4. ((d))

    Punjab

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Answer: ((a))

Chhattisgarh

82

Which of the following planets has no satellite of its own?

  1. ((a))

    Jupiter

  2. ((b))

    Mercury

  3. ((c))

    Mars

  4. ((d))

    Saturn

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Answer: ((a))

Jupiter

83

The Urban learning Internship Program (TULIP), launched in June 2020, is a joint initiative of:

  1. ((a))

    The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

  2. ((b))

    The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

  3. ((c))

    The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Ministry of Commerce and Industry

  4. ((d))

    The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)

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Answer: ((a))

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

84

In honour of which saint did Akbar build Fatehpur Sikri?

  1. ((a))

    Sheikh Shihabuddin Suhrawardi

  2. ((b))

    Sheikh Salim Chisti

  3. ((c))

    Khwaja Pir Mohammad

  4. ((d))

    Sheikh Nizamat Ullah

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Answer: ((a))

Sheikh Shihabuddin Suhrawardi

85

Who among the following is the author of the book '150 Years of Celebrating the Mahatma - the South African Legacy?

  1. ((a))

    Frederic Tuten

  2. ((b))

    Fareed Zakaria

  3. ((c))

    Daniel Woodrell

  4. ((d))

    Fakir Hassen

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Answer: ((a))

Frederic Tuten

86

Which of the following posts is a constitutional post under Article 76 of the constitution of:

  1. ((a))

    Solicitor General of India

  2. ((b))

    Additional Standing Counsels

  3. ((c))

    Additional Solicitor General

  4. ((d))

    Attorney - General of India

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Answer: ((a))

Solicitor General of India

87

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands comprise about ______ islands.

  1. ((a))

    472

  2. ((b))

    372

  3. ((c))

    572

  4. ((d))

    672

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Answer: ((a))

472

88

Which of the following is the largest component of natural gas?

  1. ((a))

    Methanol

  2. ((b))

    Methane

  3. ((c))

    Ethane

  4. ((d))

    Ethanol

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Answer: ((a))

Methanol

89

Kakinada, which enjoys a special place in the gas pipeline network of India, is located in:

  1. ((a))

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

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Answer: ((a))

Andhra Pradesh

90

Sindhi poet and writer Vasdev Mohi was selected for the Saraswati Samman, 2019. This award is given annually by:

  1. ((a))

    JRD & Sir Ratan Tata Trusts

  2. ((b))

    Azim Premji Foundation

  3. ((c))

    KK Birla Foundation

  4. ((d))

    Infosys Foundation

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Answer: ((a))

JRD & Sir Ratan Tata Trusts

91

Who was the first woman to be elected as the President of Indian National Congress?

  1. ((a))

    Indira Gandhi

  2. ((b))

    Sucheta Kripalani

  3. ((c))

    Nellie Sengupta

  4. ((d))

    Annie Besant

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Answer: ((a))

Indira Gandhi

92

What is the minimum age prescribed by the Constitution of India for appointment as Governor of a state?

  1. ((a))

    30 years

  2. ((b))

    35 years

  3. ((c))

    21 years

  4. ((d))

    25 years

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Answer: ((a))

30 years

93

India secured the _______ rank in the 12th edition of the biennial Environment Performance Index (EPI 2020) which measured the environmental performance of 180 countries.

  1. ((a))

    178th

  2. ((b))

    108th

  3. ((c))

    168th

  4. ((d))

    138th

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Answer: ((a))

178th

94

In which State/Union Territory is the Jog Waterfall located?

  1. ((a))

    Punjab

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Jammu and Kashmir

  4. ((d))

    Ladakh

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Answer: ((a))

Punjab

95

Which acid does vinegar contain?

  1. ((a))

    Citric acid

  2. ((b))

    Acetic acid

  3. ((c))

    Tartaric acid

  4. ((d))

    Nitric acid

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Answer: ((a))

Citric acid

96

Who among the following received the 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award' in 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Sachin Tendulkar

  2. ((b))

    Suresh Raina

  3. ((c))

    Rohit Sharma

  4. ((d))

    Mahendra Singh Dhoni

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Answer: ((a))

Sachin Tendulkar

97

Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India provides that Hindi in Devanagari script shall be the official language of the Union?

  1. ((a))

    Article 343 (2)

  2. ((b))

    Article 343 (1)

  3. ((c))

    Article 343 (3)

  4. ((d))

    Article 344 (1)

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Answer: ((a))

Article 343 (2)

98

Which of the following is NOT a product made from crude oil?

  1. ((a))

    Asphalt

  2. ((b))

    Anthracite

  3. ((c))

    Diesel

  4. ((d))

    Gasoline

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Answer: ((a))

Asphalt

99

Which of the following is called the Powerhouse of the cell?

  1. ((a))

    Plasma membrane

  2. ((b))

    Mitochondria

  3. ((c))

    Red blood cells

  4. ((d))

    White blood cells

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Answer: ((a))

Plasma membrane

100

Who among the following was appointed as the interim CEO of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCC) in July 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Hemang Amin

  2. ((b))

    Santosh Rangnekar

  3. ((c))

    Rahul Johri

  4. ((d))

    Sundar Raman

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Answer: ((a))

Hemang Amin

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