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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 25 Oct 2017 Shift 2)

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General English (25 questions)

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

This is because traditionally (1)/ China’s politics have been defined by the (2)/ need for economic development above all else. (3)/ No error (4)

((a))
1
((b))
2
((c))
3
((d))
4

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Answer: ((a))

We need to understand access control systems and (1)/ methodology, telecommunication and network (2)/ security, and security managing practice. (3)/ No error (4).

((a))
1
((b))
2
((c))
3
((d))
4

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Answer: ((a))

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

He has been ______ here since 1997.

((a))
living
((b))
live
((c))
lived
((d))
lives

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Answer: ((a))

living

______ is a good habit.

((a))
Read
((b))
Reading
((c))
Reads
((d))
To reading

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Answer: ((a))

Read

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Bashful

((a))
Confident
((b))
Bold
((c))
Defiant
((d))
Shy

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Answer: ((a))

Confident

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Bogus

((a))
Genuine
((b))
Real
((c))
Fake
((d))
Authentic

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Answer: ((a))

Genuine

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Ebb

((a))
Flow
((b))
Rise
((c))
Sink
((d))
Incline

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Answer: ((a))

Flow

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Learned

((a))
Brainy
((b))
Cultured
((c))
Instinctive
((d))
Well informed

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Answer: ((a))

Brainy

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Excitable

((a))
Placid
((b))
Edgy
((c))
Fierce
((d))
Moody

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Answer: ((a))

Placid

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Laid-back

((a))
Ambitious
((b))
Relaxed
((c))
Remote
((d))
Casual

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Answer: ((a))

Ambitious

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Be a dead meat

((a))
To be in serious trouble
((b))
Friendly
((c))
Speaks rudely
((d))
Very attentive

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Answer: ((a))

To be in serious trouble

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Like two peas in a pod

((a))
Similar
((b))
Briefly
((c))
Contrasting
((d))
Operational

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Answer: ((a))

Similar

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

They have a distinct focus on (beautifying leadership) through Innovation, and Social Responsibility.

((a))
decorating leadership
((b))
grooming leadership
((c))
illuminating leadership
((d))
No improvement

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Answer: ((a))

decorating leadership

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Its strength across diverse management disciplines, backed by (a) excellent team of faculty.

((a))
an
((b))
any
((c))
many
((d))
No improvement

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Answer: ((a))

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

A stanza having two lines in verse.

((a))
Triplet
((b))
Couplet
((c))
Ode
((d))
Ballet

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Answer: ((a))

Triplet

Directions: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Free from infection.

((a))
Triune
((b))
Opportune
((c))
Tribune
((d))
Immune

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Answer: ((a))

Triune

In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

((a))
Wrinkle
((b))
Rinkle
((c))
Wrenkal
((d))
Wrinkal

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Answer: ((a))

Wrinkle

In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

((a))
Consequnt
((b))
Consequent
((c))
Consecuent
((d))
Consiquent

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Answer: ((a))

Consequnt

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

People should save

P: child as they have

Q: power to create a whole world

R: and respect girl

((a))
PQR
((b))
RPQ
((c))
QRP
((d))
PRQ

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Answer: ((a))

PQR

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

Rainwater harvesting

P: reservoirs or man-made tanks

Q: means collecting the rain

R: water into the natural

((a))
PQR
((b))
RPQ
((c))
QRP
((d))
PRQ

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Answer: ((a))

PQR

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Drought, a condition when ______ regions are faced with scarcity of water ______ to low or no rainfall, has been the cause of ______ problems in India. There are many areas in the country that are hit by drought each year while others are faced with this condition ______. Drought is caused due to various factors such as deforestation, global warming and inadequate surface water and has severe ______ on the lives of the people living in the affected areas as well as the general health of the environment.

when ______ regions are faced

((a))
certain
((b))
curtain
((c))
major
((d))
minor

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Answer: ((a))

certain

water ______ to low

((a))
because
((b))
due
((c))
In addition
((d))
result

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Answer: ((a))

because

the cause of ______ problems

((a))
mere
((b))
some
((c))
several
((d))
rare

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Answer: ((a))

mere

faced with this condition ______.

((a))
frequently
((b))
often
((c))
mostly
((d))
occasionally

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Answer: ((a))

frequently

has severe ______ on the lives

((a))
aspect
((b))
respect
((c))
retrospect
((d))
impact

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Answer: ((a))

aspect

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

In the following question, select the number which can be placed at the sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives.

((a))
47
((b))
45
((c))
41
((d))
43

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Answer: ((a))

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

((a))
4
((b))
5
((c))
6
((d))
7

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Answer: ((a))

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘J’ can be represented by 42, 87, etc., and 'N’ can be represented by 04, 89, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “KITE”.

Matrix-I
	0	1	2	3	4
0	B	E	T	A	N
1	K	M	I	C	S
2	U	E	Q	V	X
3	D	G	W	L	R
4	K	B	J	C	S

Matrix-II
	5	6	7	8	9
5	D	G	W	I	R
6	Y	M	B	T	S
7	L	P	Z	Y	D
8	F	E	J	A	N
9	U	W	Q	V	X

((a))
10, 12, 68, 21
((b))
40, 15, 02, 04
((c))
10, 96, 12, 86
((d))
23, 58, 68, 01

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Answer: ((a))

10, 12, 68, 21

From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded.

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

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Answer: ((a))

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

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

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Answer: ((a))

If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then which of the answer figure is the right image of the given figure?

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

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Answer: ((a))

A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened?

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

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Answer: ((a))

If 'P' means '÷', 'Q' means '+', 'R' means '×' and 'S' means '–', then

42 R 13 P 39 Q 11 S 6 = ?

((a))
29
((b))
33
((c))
19
((d))
42

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Answer: ((a))

If 2 P 3 Q 1 = 7 and 3 P 4 Q 2 = 14, then 1 P 6 Q 2 = ?

((a))
11
((b))
6
((c))
7
((d))
8

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Answer: ((a))

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

1. Gear

2. Great

3. Greet

4. Gang

5. Ginger

((a))
45132
((b))
41523
((c))
45123
((d))
41532

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Answer: ((a))

45132

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.

30, 25, 21, 18, 16, ?

((a))
14
((b))
13
((c))
12
((d))
15

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Answer: ((a))

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

X, T, P, L, H, ?

((a))
C
((b))
E
((c))
D
((d))
F

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Answer: ((a))

In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

((a))
Dollar
((b))
Rupees
((c))
Pound
((d))
Credit Card

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Answer: ((a))

Dollar

In the following question, select the odd number pair from the given alternatives.

((a))
22 – 28
((b))
15 – 21
((c))
23 – 28
((d))
34 – 40

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Answer: ((a))

22 – 28

In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

((a))
LN
((b))
KI
((c))
BD
((d))
EG

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Answer: ((a))

Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the given classes.

Minister, Doctor, Advocate

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

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Answer: ((a))

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.

Teeth : Mouth ∷ Fingers : ?

((a))
Hand
((b))
Brain
((c))
Organ
((d))
Five

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Answer: ((a))

Hand

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.

4128 : 15 ∷ 7356 : ?

((a))
21
((b))
17
((c))
15
((d))
9

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Answer: ((a))

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives.

MAGIC : OCIKE ∷ ROMAN : ?

((a))
TQOCP
((b))
TQODP
((c))
TPOCQ
((d))
TQODQ

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Answer: ((a))

TQOCP

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.

BANGED

((a))
BAND
((b))
BAIN
((c))
DEAN
((d))
BANG

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Answer: ((a))

BAND

There are 40 cars standing in a row. A red car is at the 26th position from one end. What is its position from the other end?

((a))
15
((b))
16
((c))
14
((d))
17

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Answer: ((a))

The sum of present ages of A and B is 63 years. The ratio of their ages 3 years later will be 11 : 12. What is the present age (in years) of A?

((a))
30
((b))
33
((c))
36
((d))
27

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Answer: ((a))

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.

Statements:

I. Some white are red.

II. Some white are green.

Conclusions:

I. Some green are red.

II. Some red are not green.

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

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (I) follows.

In a certain code language, "BERNARD" is written as "FIVREVH". How will "STRIKE" be written in that code language?

((a))
WYXVOM
((b))
VXYMIP
((c))
PIMVMO
((d))
WXVMOI

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Answer: ((a))

WYXVOM

In a certain code language, "FOG" is written as "30" and "LAP" is written as "31". How is "SAP" written in that code language?

((a))
37
((b))
41
((c))
38
((d))
40

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Answer: ((a))

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

When N is divided by 10 the remainder is 8. What is the remainder when N is divided by 5.

((a))
3
((b))
2
((c))
1
((d))
4

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Answer: ((a))

How many numbers are there from 50 to 150 which are divisible by both 5 and 7?

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

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Answer: ((a))

What is the unit’s digit of 237 × 432 × 156?

((a))
2
((b))
4
((c))
6
((d))
8

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Answer: ((a))

For what value of M, 243M is divisible by 4?

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

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Answer: ((a))

If ${\rm{;N}} = \sqrt {13 + \sqrt 9 } {\rm{;}},{\rm{;}}$ Then what’s is the value of $\frac{1}{{\rm{N}}}$ ?

((a))
1/2
((b))
2
((c))
4
((d))
¼

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Answer: ((a))

1/2

Which fraction is the smallest among 2/3, 3/4, 4/5 and 5/6?

((a))
2/3
((b))
3/4
((c))
4/5
((d))
5/6

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Answer: ((a))

2/3

B and C can do a work in 12 days. C and D can do the same work in 18 days. D and B can do the same work in 24 days. In how many days can B, C and D together complete the work?

((a))
14
((b))
134/11
((c))
144/13
((d))
12

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Answer: ((a))

Pipe A can fill a tank in 30 minutes. Pipe B can fill the same tank in 50 minutes. In how much time (in minutes) both pipes together can fill the same tank?

((a))
15.25
((b))
22.5
((c))
18.75
((d))
20

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Answer: ((a))

15.25

What is the length (in meters) of largest rod that can be placed in a room 8 m long, 5 m broad and 6 m high?

((a))
5
((b))
10
((c))
5√5
((d))
12

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Answer: ((a))

After giving a discount of 20% there is a profit of 20%. If 5% discount is given, then what will be the profit percentage?

((a))
40.5
((b))
42.5
((c))
47.5
((d))
52.5

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Answer: ((a))

40.5

What is the net discount for two successive discounts of 10% and 40%?

((a))
44%
((b))
46%
((c))
54%
((d))
56%

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Answer: ((a))

44%

A man mixes milk and water in the ratio of 5 : 3. What is the percentage of milk in the resulting mixture?

((a))
62.5
((b))
37.5
((c))
67.5
((d))
72.5

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Answer: ((a))

62.5

If a : b = 5 : 3, then what is the value of (5a + 3b) ÷ (3a – 2b)?

((a))
34/9
((b))
25/3
((c))
27/5
((d))
34/13

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Answer: ((a))

34/9

Average of 40 results is 20. Average of 60 results is 30. What is the average of all the results?

((a))
32
((b))
30
((c))
26
((d))
24

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Answer: ((a))

If the loss percent on an article is 30%, then what is the ratio of the cost price and selling price?

((a))
10 : 13
((b))
13 : 10
((c))
7 : 10
((d))
10 : 7

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Answer: ((a))

10 : 13

If cost price of an article is 50% of its selling price, then what is the profit percent?

((a))
50
((b))
100
((c))
200
((d))
150

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Answer: ((a))

If A’s salary is 80% of B’s salary, then B’s salary is what percentage of A’s salary?

((a))
125
((b))
120
((c))
110
((d))
140

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Answer: ((a))

125

To qualify an examination of 200 marks, a candidate should obtain 40% marks. If A scores 10% more than the passing marks, then what is the marks obtained by A?

((a))
80
((b))
78
((c))
88
((d))
68

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Answer: ((a))

A train is travelling at the speed of 90 km/hr. How many seconds will it take to cover a distance of 2 km?

((a))
70
((b))
80
((c))
60
((d))
90

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Answer: ((a))

A train of length 200 m is running at the speed of 60 km/hr. What is the time (in seconds) taken by the train to pass a man standing at the station?

((a))
12
((b))
10
((c))
11
((d))
15

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Answer: ((a))

What sum (in Rs) will amount to Rs 6900 in 5 years at simple interest at the rate of 3%?

((a))
5250
((b))
6800
((c))
6000
((d))
6300

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Answer: ((a))

5250

The table given below shows the marks obtained by 6 students in 3 subjects.

Student	Marks (out of 100)
English	Hindi	Mathematics
A	85	65	93
B	90	76	99
C	92	78	100
D	67	89	96
E	89	92	95
F	81	93	98

Who has obtained the highest total marks in the given three subjects?

((a))
E
((b))
D
((c))
C
((d))
F

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Answer: ((a))

The table given below shows the marks obtained by 6 students in 3 subjects.

Student	Marks (out of 100)
English	Hindi	Mathematics
A	85	65	93
B	90	76	99
C	92	78	100
D	67	89	96
E	89	92	95
F	81	93	98

In which subject the total marks obtained by the given six students are highest?

((a))
English
((b))
Mathematics
((c))
Hindi
((d))
Cannot be determined

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Answer: ((a))

English

The table given below shows the marks obtained by 6 students in 3 subjects.

Student	Marks (out of 100)
English	Hindi	Mathematics
A	85	65	93
B	90	76	99
C	92	78	100
D	67	89	96
E	89	92	95
F	81	93	98

What are the average marks per students in Mathematics?

((a))
93.33
((b))
96.83
((c))
95.33
((d))
94.33

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Answer: ((a))

93.33

The table given below shows the marks obtained by 6 students in 3 subjects.

Student	Marks (out of 100)
English	Hindi	Mathematics
A	85	65	93
B	90	76	99
C	92	78	100
D	67	89	96
E	89	92	95
F	81	93	98

What are the average marks per subject scored by D?

((a))
82.5
((b))
87.5
((c))
84
((d))
88

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Answer: ((a))

82.5

General Awareness (25 questions)

In which Indian state the archaeological site of the Paleolithic period, the "Bhimbetka Rock Shelters" is situated?

((a))
Chhattisgarh
((b))
Andhra Pradesh
((c))
Madhya Pradesh
((d))
Himachal Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Chhattisgarh

Who among the following drafted the 'Pakistan Resolution'?

((a))
Fazlul Huq
((b))
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
((c))
Sikander Hayat Khan
((d))
Rahmat Ali

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Answer: ((a))

Fazlul Huq

How has India been described in the Constitution of India?

((a))
A Federation
((b))
A Quasi Federal
((c))
Unitary
((d))
Union of States

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Answer: ((a))

A Federation

How many types of writs have been mentioned in the Indian Constitution?

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

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Answer: ((a))

What is NABARD?

((a))
Commercial Bank
((b))
Financial Institution
((c))
Specialised bank to help agriculture
((d))
Non-Banking financial Institution

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Answer: ((a))

Commercial Bank

What is the full form of CSO?

((a))
Custom Security Organization
((b))
Core Security Organization
((c))
Cosmos Space Organization
((d))
Central Statistical Organisation

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Answer: ((a))

Custom Security Organization

What is the rank of India in terms of ‘area’, among the countries of the world?

((a))
Fifth
((b))
Sixth
((c))
Seventh
((d))
Eighth

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Answer: ((a))

Fifth

What is Kuiper belt?

((a))
Planetary bodies that orbit around Jupiter
((b))
A type of Galaxy
((c))
Icy planetary bodies near Neptune that orbit the sun
((d))
A type of constellation

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Answer: ((a))

Planetary bodies that orbit around Jupiter

Which among the following is NOT a micronutrient for plants?

((a))
Boron
((b))
Copper
((c))
Iron
((d))
Nitrogen

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Answer: ((a))

Boron

What is the main function of ribosomes in the cell?

((a))
Fatty acid synthesis
((b))
Protein synthesis
((c))
Carbohydrate synthesis
((d))
None of the option is correct

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Answer: ((a))

Fatty acid synthesis

The edible part of an onion is __________.

((a))
Modified root
((b))
Aerial flower
((c))
Aerial stem
((d))
Fleshy leaves

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Answer: ((a))

Modified root

Not servicing the vehicles results in incomplete combustion of carbonaceous matter in automobile engine which generates: _________.

((a))
Carbon monoxide
((b))
Carbon dioxide
((c))
Nitrous oxide
((d))
Nitrogen dioxide

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Answer: ((a))

Carbon monoxide

The fibre least prone to catch fire is ____________.

((a))
Nylon
((b))
Polyester
((c))
Cotton
((d))
Terylene

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Answer: ((a))

Nylon

What is used to check the development of infant in the uterus?

((a))
X-rays
((b))
Gamma rays
((c))
Ultra sound
((d))
Ultraviolet rays

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Answer: ((a))

X-rays

Which one of the following has the highest value of specific heat?

((a))
Glass
((b))
Copper
((c))
Lead
((d))
Water

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Answer: ((a))

Glass

The key results of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting held recently is to restrict global warming by keeping temperature rise ________.

((a))
Below 4°C by 2100 AD
((b))
Below 2°C by 2100 AD
((c))
Below 3°C by 2100 AD
((d))
Below 1°C by 2100 AD

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Answer: ((a))

Below 4°C by 2100 AD

Operating system is also called the ___________ between the user and computer.

((a))
Bridge
((b))
Interface
((c))
Communication
((d))
Topology

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Answer: ((a))

Bridge

In which state of India is the Pushkar Mela held in?

((a))
Uttar Pradesh
((b))
Jharkhand
((c))
Madhya Pradesh
((d))
Rajasthan

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Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh

Who among the following invented the jet engine?

((a))
Frank Whittle
((b))
Nikolaus Otto
((c))
Samuel Brown
((d))
Carl Benz

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Answer: ((a))

Frank Whittle

Which country recently launched Tiantong-1 satellites for mobile communication?

((a))
China
((b))
South Korea
((c))
Japan
((d))
North Korea

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Answer: ((a))

China

Who has authored the book, titled 'Wealth of Nations'?

((a))
David Ricardo
((b))
Adam Smith
((c))
John Keynes
((d))
Thomas Malthus

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Answer: ((a))

David Ricardo

Which county will host the 2018 Asian Games?

((a))
China
((b))
Malaysia
((c))
Japan
((d))
Indonesia

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Answer: ((a))

China

How is January 9 celebrated every year by the Government of India?

((a))
National Youth Day
((b))
Army Day
((c))
National Voters Day
((d))
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

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Answer: ((a))

National Youth Day

Who among the following was conferred with the 47th Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 63rd National Awards?

((a))
Gulzar
((b))
Manoj Kumar
((c))
Shashi Kapoor
((d))
Soumitra Chatterjee

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Answer: ((a))

Gulzar

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Which of the following is world's first country to have cashless economy?

((a))
Canada
((b))
Sweden
((c))
France
((d))
Belgium

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Answer: ((a))

Canada

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