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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 27 Oct 2021 Shift 3)

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General English (25 questions)

1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Work out

  1. ((a))

    Struggle very hard

  2. ((b))

    Exercise or develop a plan

  3. ((c))

    Do something successfully

  4. ((d))

    Work very hard

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Answer: ((a))

Struggle very hard

2

Select the most appropriate words to fill in the blank.

Mr. Patel is the manager, so you need to explain______.

  1. ((a))

    for him

  2. ((b))

    to her

  3. ((c))

    from her

  4. ((d))

    to him

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

for him

3

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

BIND

  1. ((a))

    Tighten

  2. ((b))

    Bend

  3. ((c))

    Fasten

  4. ((d))

    Spoil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tighten

4

Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Gramer

  2. ((b))

    Grrammer

  3. ((c))

    Gramar

  4. ((d))

    Grammar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gramer

5

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

______, not revenge, is the key to happiness and peace.

  1. ((a))

    Humility

  2. ((b))

    Forgiveness

  3. ((c))

    Arrogance

  4. ((d))

    Pride

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Humility

6

Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Back up

  1. ((a))

    Withdraw

  2. ((b))

    Defend or support

  3. ((c))

    Think about the past

  4. ((d))

    Stand up to fight

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Withdraw

7

Select the most appropriate word that means the same as the group of words given.

A change in the form or nature of something

  1. ((a))

    Refraction

  2. ((b))

    Camouflaging

  3. ((c))

    Hibernation

  4. ((d))

    Metamorphosis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Refraction

8

The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.

My cousin is not like going for a walk very much.

  1. ((a))

    is not like

  2. ((b))

    very much

  3. ((c))

    My cousin

  4. ((d))

    going for a walk

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

is not like

9

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'.

She came to work in spite of the heavy rain.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    despite of

  3. ((c))

    while

  4. ((d))

    although

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

10

Select the most appropriate word that means the same as the group of words given.

Hard and difficult to bend

  1. ((a))

    Pliable

  2. ((b))

    Rigid

  3. ((c))

    Strong

  4. ((d))

    Flexible

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pliable

11

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

ACTIVE

  1. ((a))

    Lazy

  2. ((b))

    Similar

  3. ((c))

    Quiet

  4. ((d))

    Busy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lazy

12

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Two people were _____ to death when a bike hit a truck.

  1. ((a))

    brushed

  2. ((b))

    crushed

  3. ((c))

    rushed

  4. ((d))

    fell

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Answer: ((a))

brushed

13

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

Juliet is telling to Ben to complete the work immediately.

  1. ((a))

    asking to

  2. ((b))

    saying

  3. ((c))

    informing to

  4. ((d))

    telling

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

asking to

14

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ADD

  1. ((a))

    Remove

  2. ((b))

    Continue

  3. ((c))

    Multiply

  4. ((d))

    Increase

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Remove

15

Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Falkrum

  2. ((b))

    Phelcram

  3. ((c))

    Fulcrum

  4. ((d))

    Phalkram

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Falkrum

16

The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.

Last Saturday evening we go to a party.

  1. ((a))

    go to

  2. ((b))

    Last Saturday

  3. ((c))

    evening we

  4. ((d))

    a party

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

go to

17

The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.

They could be pass their exams if they studied harder.

  1. ((a))

    if they

  2. ((b))

    pass their exams

  3. ((c))

    studied harder

  4. ((d))

    They could be

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

if they

18

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ABSORB

  1. ((a))

    Eject

  2. ((b))

    Oppose

  3. ((c))

    Solve

  4. ((d))

    Drink

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eject

19

Select the most appropriate words to fill in the blank.

The job offer was too good for Ranjith to ______.

  1. ((a))

    turn back

  2. ((b))

    turn off

  3. ((c))

    turn down

  4. ((d))

    turn out

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

turn back

20

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

I cannot put with his rudeness any longer.

  1. ((a))

    put up with

  2. ((b))

    put up

  3. ((c))

    put up to

  4. ((d))

    put away

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

put up with

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

Recently, there was a news report about a man who tried to catch a robber but suffered a hip (1)______ in the process. The victim was a plumber and he was (2)_____ in the hall outside the bedroom. He had left the bedroom door open for better ventilation. (3)______ two hours after midnight, he heard some noise from the bedroom. When he went in to check, he found a man (4)_____ open the cupboard and taking away jewellery and cash. On seeing him, the robber tried to escape and jumped from the second floor. The plumber (5)______ the robber and jumped after him. Unfortunately, he hit a concrete wall and broke his hip; he was rushed to a nearby hospital. The robber managed to escape.

21

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

  1. ((a))

    fracture

  2. ((b))

    condition

  3. ((c))

    disease

  4. ((d))

    problem

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Answer: ((a))

fracture

22

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

  1. ((a))

    been sleeping

  2. ((b))

    had been sleeping

  3. ((c))

    being sleeping

  4. ((d))

    sleeping

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

been sleeping

23

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

  1. ((a))

    For

  2. ((b))

    About

  3. ((c))

    At

  4. ((d))

    By

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

For

24

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

  1. ((a))

    breaking

  2. ((b))

    examining

  3. ((c))

    opening

  4. ((d))

    closing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

breaking

25

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

  1. ((a))

    dashed

  2. ((b))

    darted

  3. ((c))

    ran

  4. ((d))

    chased

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

dashed

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

26

Seven friends Aditya, Harsha, Sravya, Nidhi, Karun, Prem and Umesh, are sitting in a row facing north, but not necessarily in the same order, and watching a film in the theatre. Prem sits at the second position from either right or left. Two persons sit between Nidhi and  Prem. Sravya sits fourth to the left of Karun. Umesh sits to the immediate left of Nidhi. Harsha sits third to the right of Sravya. Sravya is not sitting at an extreme end.

Who sits to the immediate right of Prem?

  1. ((a))

    Nidhi

  2. ((b))

    Sravya

  3. ((c))

    Karun

  4. ((d))

    Aditya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nidhi

27

'Chapter' is related to 'Book' in the same way as 'Compartment' is related to '_______'.

  1. ((a))

    Engine

  2. ((b))

    Wheel

  3. ((c))

    Train

  4. ((d))

    Rail

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Engine

28

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

34343
682744
9?1331
  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

29

Given below is a pattern out of which a section has been cut. Select the option which, when placed correctly, will complete the pattern.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31

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.

FOCUS : OQLWB : : MINOR : ?

  1. ((a))

    VKWQA

  2. ((b))

    VKWPB

  3. ((c))

    VJVQA

  4. ((d))

    WKVQB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VKWQA

32

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))

33

Seven employees of a company-Chandan, Ayyappan, Sukesh, Rekha, Ankit, Madhavi, Sadhvi-are seated around a circular conference table facing the centre.

  1. Chandan is between Ayyappan and Sukesh.
  2. Rekha, who is second to the right of Sukesh, is between Ankit and Madhavi.
  3. Ankit is not the neighbour of Sadhvi.

Which of the following statement is WRONG?

  1. ((a))

    Ankit is to the immediate left of Rekha.

  2. ((b))

    Sadhvi is third to the right of Ankit.

  3. ((c))

    Rekha is to the immediate right of Madhavi.

  4. ((d))

    Madhavi is third to the right of Sukesh.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ankit is to the immediate left of Rekha.

34

Four statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be different than commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

  1. All dusts are natures.
  2. No natures are rivers.
  3. All waters are rivers.
  4. Some liquids are waters.

Conclusions:

I. Some natures are waters.

II. All natures are dusts.

III. All rivers are liquids.

  1. ((a))

    None of the conclusions follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion III follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    All conclusions I, II and III follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None of the conclusions follow

35

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be different than commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

  1. Some trees are branches.
  2. All woods are branches.

Conclusions:

I. All trees are woods.

II. All branches are woods.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusions I nor II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusions I nor II follows

36

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

45 × 10 - 125 ÷ 25 + 5 = 30

  1. ((a))

    ÷ and -

  2. ((b))

    × and -

  3. ((c))
    • and +
  4. ((d))

    × and +

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷ and -

37

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

13 : 182 : : 18 : ?

  1. ((a))

    324

  2. ((b))

    338

  3. ((c))

    342

  4. ((d))

    306

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

324

38

In a certain code language, TRY is coded as 21 and SAGE is coded as 8. How will COURAGE be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    70

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

39

Select the option that indicates the correct arrangement of the following words as they would appear in the English dictionary.

  1. Calibrate
  2. California
  3. Caliphate
  4. Calicut
  5. Caliber
  6. Caliper
  1. ((a))

    1, 5, 4, 2, 6, 3

  2. ((b))

    5, 1, 4, 2, 6, 3

  3. ((c))

    4, 1, 5, 6, 3, 2

  4. ((d))

    5, 1, 2, 4, 3, 6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 5, 4, 2, 6, 3

40

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

?, 7, 14, 42, 168

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

41

In a certain code language, ROMAN is written as ILNZM. How will FRANCE be written in the same code language?

  1. ((a))

    UIZMXV

  2. ((b))

    UIZMVX

  3. ((c))

    XIZMVU

  4. ((d))

    VIZMUX

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UIZMXV

42

In the given figure, the circle represents kids, the triangle represents girls and the rectangle represents human beings. Which portion represents human beings who are girls but NOT kids?

  1. ((a))

    E

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E

43

In a certain code language, ZEAL is coded as B21N and PLACE is coded as RN1E2. How will MORNING be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    P5UQ9QJ

  2. ((b))

    44TP3P3

  3. ((c))

    O4TP3PI

  4. ((d))

    O4TQ3QI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P5UQ9QJ

44

Select the correct sequence of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation.

16 * 280 * 6 * 84 * 4 = 0

  1. ((a))

    -, ×, +, ÷

  2. ((b))

    ×, -, ÷, +

  3. ((c))

    ÷, +, -, × 

  4. ((d))

    -, ×, ÷, +

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-, ×, +, ÷

45

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right side of the figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

46

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster.

  1. ((a))

    GHN

  2. ((b))

    EFK

  3. ((c))

    CDI

  4. ((d))

    ABG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GHN

47

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

In a certain language, MOLE is written as ELOM. How will DRIVE be written in the same code language?

  1. ((a))

    ERIDV

  2. ((b))

    ERIVD

  3. ((c))

    EVIDR

  4. ((d))

    EVIRD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ERIDV

49

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

Mirror : Reflection : : Prism : ?

  1. ((a))

    Inversion

  2. ((b))

    Scattering

  3. ((c))

    Reflection

  4. ((d))

    Dispersion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Inversion

50

Study the following pattern carefully and select the option that represents the value of X.

135711
21128X126
  1. ((a))

    49

  2. ((b))

    53

  3. ((c))

    41

  4. ((d))

    35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

51

A and B can do a work in 21 days and 14 days, respectively. They started the work by working together, but after 5 days, due to some reasons, B left the work and A completed the remaining work. The whole work was completed in:

  1. ((a))

    101210\frac{1}{2} days

  2. ((b))

    13 days

  3. ((c))

    121212\frac{1}{2} days

  4. ((d))

    131213\frac{1}{2} days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

101210\frac{1}{2} days

52

An article is sold at a profit of 131413\frac{1}{4}%. Had it been sold for ₹76.70 more, the profit would have been 161516\frac{1}{5}%. The cost price of the article is:

  1. ((a))

    ₹3,400

  2. ((b))

    ₹3,600

  3. ((c))

    ₹2,500

  4. ((d))

    ₹2,600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹3,400

53

A sum of ₹12,500 amounts to ₹16,250 in 4 years at simple interest per annum. If the interest rate is increased by 2.5% per annum, then the increased amount for the same period is:

  1. ((a))

    ₹17,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹17,500

  3. ((c))

    ₹18,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹18,250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹17,000

54

5 men and 6 women can earn ₹10,500 in 6 days. 8 men and 12 women can earn ₹24,800 in 8 days. In how many days will 7 men and 10 women earn ₹26,500?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

55

The length and breadth of a rectangle are increased by 25% and 32%, respectively. The percentage increase in the area of the resulting rectangle will be:

  1. ((a))

    62%

  2. ((b))

    60%

  3. ((c))

    65%

  4. ((d))

    64%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

62%

56

The selling price of 28 articles is the same as the cost price of 18 articles. Find the profit or loss percentage.

  1. ((a))

    Loss 355735\frac{5}{7}%

  2. ((b))

    Profit 325732\frac{5}{7}%

  3. ((c))

    Loss 325732\frac{5}{7}%

  4. ((d))

    Profit 355735\frac{5}{7}%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Loss 355735\frac{5}{7}%

57

The ratio of the numbers of boys and girls in a school is 5 : 7. Which of the following could be the total number of students in the school?

  1. ((a))

    1440

  2. ((b))

    1502

  3. ((c))

    1442

  4. ((d))

    1441

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1440

58

When the numerator of a fraction is increased by 25% and the denominator is increased by 311431\frac{1}{4}%, it becomes 514\frac{5}{{14}}. Find the fraction.

  1. ((a))

    311\frac{3}{{11}}

  2. ((b))

    58\frac{5}{8}

  3. ((c))

    78\frac{7}{8}

  4. ((d))

    38\frac{3}{8}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

311\frac{3}{{11}}

59

₹86,581 is divided among A and B in the ratio of 9 : 2. The difference between 4 times the share of A and 10 times the share of B is:

  1. ((a))

    ₹1,35,936

  2. ((b))

    ₹1,25,936

  3. ((c))

    ₹1,36,952

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,25,963

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹1,35,936

60

Let x and y be two positive numbers such that x > y. The average of 50% of x and 30% of y is 34.5. If the difference between x and y is 10, then the average of x and y is:

  1. ((a))

    80

  2. ((b))

    75

  3. ((c))

    85

  4. ((d))

    64

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

80

61

The average age of two persons 5 years ago was 7.5 years. Find their average age after 5 years.

  1. ((a))

    18 years

  2. ((b))

    17.5 years

  3. ((c))

    18.5 years

  4. ((d))

    17 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18 years

62

A train takes 1 hour and 12 minutes to cover a certain distance at a speed of 90 km/h. If the speed is increased by 40%, then how long will it take to cover 73\frac{7}{3} of the distance?

  1. ((a))

    4 hours

  2. ((b))

    2 hours

  3. ((c))

    3 hours

  4. ((d))

    5 hours

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 hours

63

The radius of a cylinder is increased by 20% and its height is decreased by 45%. What is the percentage increase/decrease in the volume of the cylinder?

  1. ((a))

    Decrease, 20.8%

  2. ((b))

    Decrease, 25%

  3. ((c))

    Increase, 20.8%

  4. ((d))

    Increase, 25%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Decrease, 20.8%

64

The mean of 70 items was 32. Later, it was discovered that two items were misread as 64 and 28 instead of 46 and 81.

The correct mean is:

  1. ((a))

    32.5

  2. ((b))

    31

  3. ((c))

    34

  4. ((d))

    33

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32.5

65

The present ages of a mother and her son are in the ratio of 6 : 1. When the son becomes as old as his mother now, then the ratio of his father's age to his mother's age is 13 : 11. When the son becomes as old as his father now, then the sum of the ages of the father and son will be 115 years. The present age of the father is:

  1. ((a))

    45 years

  2. ((b))

    40 years

  3. ((c))

    42 years

  4. ((d))

    44 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45 years

66

A dealer marked the price of an item at 50% above the cost price. He allowed two successive discounts of 30% and 25% to a particular customer. As a result, he incurred a loss of ₹850. At what price did he sell the item to the said customer?

  1. ((a))

    ₹3,150

  2. ((b))

    ₹3,200

  3. ((c))

    ₹3,050

  4. ((d))

    ₹3,250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹3,150

67

Study the following pie chart and table and answer the question that follows. The number of people in a company working in various fields -

Total number of people working = 2800

 

Percentage of females in the company working in various fields:

FieldPercentage
IT45%
Sales40%
HR75%
Designs60%
Production20%
Services25%

 

The number of females working in HR is what percentage of the total number of people working in all the fields together?

  1. ((a))

    3.5%

  2. ((b))

    3.75%

  3. ((c))

    3.25%

  4. ((d))

    4%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3.5%

68

In what time will ₹9,600 become ₹11,094 at 7127\frac{1}{2}% p.a. compounded annually?

  1. ((a))

    3 years

  2. ((b))

    2 years

  3. ((c))

    1121\frac{1}{2} years

  4. ((d))

    2122\frac{1}{2} years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 years

69

The perimeter and area of a rectangular sheet are 94 m and 420 m2 respectively. The length of the diagonal will be:

  1. ((a))

    37 m

  2. ((b))

    36 m

  3. ((c))

    32 m

  4. ((d))

    35 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37 m

70

Three numbers are coprime to each other such that the product of the first two numbers is 88 and that of the last two numbers is 165. The sum of all three numbers is:

  1. ((a))

    44

  2. ((b))

    38

  3. ((c))

    36

  4. ((d))

    34

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Answer: ((a))

44

71

Study the following pie chart and table and answer the question that follows.

The number of people in a company working in various fields

Total number of people working = 2800

 

Percentage of females in the company working in various fields:

FieldPercentage
IT45%
Sales40%
HR75%
Design60%
Production20%
Services25%

 

The number of females working in the field of Design is:

  1. ((a))

    220

  2. ((b))

    240

  3. ((c))

    200

  4. ((d))

    210

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Answer: ((a))

220

72

The sum of the radius of the base and slant height of a right circular cone is 49 cm. If the total surface area is 1848 cm2,

then its height is:

(Take π = 227\frac{{22}}{7})

  1. ((a))

    36 cm

  2. ((b))

    35 cm

  3. ((c))

    30 cm

  4. ((d))

    32 cm

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Answer: ((a))

36 cm

73

The value of 5 of  8 - 6 + [(27 - 3) ÷ 6 - 4] is:

  1. ((a))

    34

  2. ((b))

    26

  3. ((c))

    54

  4. ((d))

    19

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Answer: ((a))

34

74

A man walked at a speed of 6km/h from point A to B, and came back from point B to A at a speed of 10 km/h. Find the ratio of the time taken by the man in walking from A to B to that from B to A.

  1. ((a))

    5 : 3

  2. ((b))

    5 : 4

  3. ((c))

    4 : 3

  4. ((d))

    5 :2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 : 3

75

Study the following pie chart and table and answer the question given that follows.

The number of people in a company working in various fields

Total number of people working = 2800

Percentage of females in the company working in various fields:

FieldPercentage
IT45%
Sales40%
HR75%
Design60%
Production20%
Services25%

 

The total number of males working in the fields of Sales and IT is:

  1. ((a))

    789

  2. ((b))

    788

  3. ((c))

    698

  4. ((d))

    798

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Answer: ((a))

789

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

With which of the following sports is Fouaad Mirza associated?

  1. ((a))

    Rugby

  2. ((b))

    Swimming

  3. ((c))

    Judo

  4. ((d))

    Equestrian

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Answer: ((a))

Rugby

77

Chakradhar Samaroh is organized by the Ustad Allaudin Khan Sangeet Academy and the Chakradhar Lalit Kala Kendra to commemorate the glorious memory of Maharaja Chakradhar Singh who founded the________ Gharana in music.

  1. ((a))

    Raigarh

  2. ((b))

    Allahabad

  3. ((c))

    Gwalior

  4. ((d))

    Lucknow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Raigarh

78

Which Article of the Constitution of India defines the power of the President to grant pardons, etc, and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases?

  1. ((a))

    Article 55

  2. ((b))

    Article 81

  3. ((c))

    Article 63

  4. ((d))

    Article 72

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 55

79

______ contains an enzyme called lingual lipase, which breaks down fats.

  1. ((a))

    The large intestine

  2. ((b))

    The small intestine

  3. ((c))

    The stomach

  4. ((d))

    Saliva

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Answer: ((a))

The large intestine

80

Which among the following comes under the theme of 'Aspirational India' according to Budget 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Education and skills

  2. ((b))

    Infrastructure

  3. ((c))

    New economy

  4. ((d))

    Culture and tourism

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Education and skills

81

Energy and carbon requirements of the autotrophic organism are fulfilled by____.

  1. ((a))

    lysis

  2. ((b))

    prognosis

  3. ((c))

    photosynthesis

  4. ((d))

    glycolysis

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Answer: ((a))

lysis

82

Complex food substances break down into simpler ones with the help of:

  1. ((a))

    fungi

  2. ((b))

    hormones

  3. ((c))

    bacteria

  4. ((d))

    enzymes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fungi

83

In 1818, the Holkar Dynasty signed the Treaty of Mandsaur with the_____.

  1. ((a))

    British

  2. ((b))

    Dutch

  3. ((c))

    Danish

  4. ((d))

    French

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Answer: ((a))

British

84

'Kamsale' is a dance form traditional to the states of_____.

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Assam

  3. ((c))

    Goa

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gujarat

85

Who among the following Indian shooter won a gold in the 10 m air rifle category in 2018 ISSF Junior World Cup?

  1. ((a))

    Rahi Sarnobat

  2. ((b))

    Elavenil Valarivan

  3. ((c))

    Aparajita Singh

  4. ((d))

    Anisa Sayyed

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rahi Sarnobat

86

What is the total number of female Members of Parliament in the 17th Lok Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    78

  2. ((b))

    64

  3. ((c))

    56

  4. ((d))

    81

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

78

87

Which Indian city has the Nilachal Hills?

  1. ((a))

    Bareilly

  2. ((b))

    Guwahati

  3. ((c))

    Indore

  4. ((d))

    Gangtok

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bareilly

88

Which goats' underfur is woven into fine shawls called Pashmina shawls?

  1. ((a))

    Jamnapari goat

  2. ((b))

    Alpine goat

  3. ((c))

    Kashmiri goat

  4. ((d))

    Boer goat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jamnapari goat

89

Which river creates the Jog Falls, also called Gersoppa Falls?

  1. ((a))

    Kabini river

  2. ((b))

    Kali river

  3. ((c))

    Sharavati river

  4. ((d))

    Shimsha river

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kabini river

90

What is the network of air tubes for gas exchange in insects?

  1. ((a))

    Diaphragm

  2. ((b))

    Tracheae

  3. ((c))

    Spiracles

  4. ((d))

    Gills

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Diaphragm

91

Who among the following founded the 'Servants of India Society'?

  1. ((a))

    Ramabai Ranade

  2. ((b))

    Gopinath Bordoloi

  3. ((c))

    Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  4. ((d))

    Sarojini Naidu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ramabai Ranade

92

Who is the author of the book 'Why I am an Atheist'?

  1. ((a))

    Bhagat Singh

  2. ((b))

    BR Ambedkar

  3. ((c))

    Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  4. ((d))

    Jyotiba Phule

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bhagat Singh

93

The _______ movement was led by Chaudhary Devi Lal in 1987.

  1. ((a))

    Insaaf Yudh

  2. ((b))

    Sangharsh Yudh

  3. ((c))

    Nyaya Yudh

  4. ((d))

    Maha Yudh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Insaaf Yudh

94

The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama landed in _____ in the year 1498.

  1. ((a))

    Tuticorin

  2. ((b))

    Nagarcoil

  3. ((c))

    Calangute

  4. ((d))

    Calicut

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tuticorin

95

Which one of the following is a ritual folk art traditional to the state of Kerala?

  1. ((a))

    Pithora

  2. ((b))

    Margomkali

  3. ((c))

    Phad

  4. ((d))

    Manjari

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pithora

96

'Rikhampada' is a traditional dance of _____.

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Himachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh

97

Which ministry among the following got the highest budgetary allocation in Indian Union Budget 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Women and Child Development

  2. ((b))

    Micro Small and Medium Enterprises

  3. ((c))

    Education

  4. ((d))

    Defence

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Women and Child Development

98

Bhavartha Dipika and Amritanubhava are the sacred books of the people of ______.

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Haryana

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gujarat

99

Which layer of atmosphere can experience burning up of meteorites?

  1. ((a))

    Exosphere

  2. ((b))

    Mesosphere

  3. ((c))

    Stratosphere

  4. ((d))

    Thermosphere

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Exosphere

100

What is the amount of unit assistance provided under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin in hilly states?

  1. ((a))

    ₹1.25 lakh

  2. ((b))

    ₹1.30 lakh

  3. ((c))

    ₹1.15 lakh

  4. ((d))

    ₹1.50 lakh

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Answer: ((a))

₹1.25 lakh

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