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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 5 Oct 2021 Shift 3)

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General English (25 questions)

1

Select the segment in which a word has been INCORRECTLY used.

The crow held back to the piece of bread with its claws.

  1. ((a))

    to the piece

  2. ((b))

    The crow held back

  3. ((c))

    of bread

  4. ((d))

    with its claws

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Answer: ((a))

to the piece

2

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Rohit prepared an ______ chart on the benefits of afforestation.

  1. ((a))

    enhanced

  2. ((b))

    elaborate

  3. ((c))

    auspicious

  4. ((d))

    oriental

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Answer: ((a))

enhanced

3

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

One who reads a lot

  1. ((a))

    Clever

  2. ((b))

    Bookworm

  3. ((c))

    Witty

  4. ((d))

    Intelligent

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Answer: ((a))

Clever

4

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’.

The team members will meet on a airport at 7 a.m. tomorrow

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    by an airport

  3. ((c))

    at the airport

  4. ((d))

    in the airport

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Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

5

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

After we had ate a hearty meal, we went to sleep

  1. ((a))

    a hearty meal

  2. ((b))

    to sleep

  3. ((c))

    After we had ate

  4. ((d))

    we went

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Answer: ((a))

a hearty meal

6

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Break new ground

  1. ((a))

    Break an old structure

  2. ((b))

    Build a new house

  3. ((c))

    Do or discover something new

  4. ((d))

    Dig fresh ground for sowing seeds

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Answer: ((a))

Break an old structure

7

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

He helped me with the lessons ______ I should fail.

  1. ((a))

    because

  2. ((b))

    unless

  3. ((c))

    so that

  4. ((d))

    lest

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Answer: ((a))

because

8

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Pleasent

  2. ((b))

    Persistent

  3. ((c))

    Accountant

  4. ((d))

    Reluctant

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Answer: ((a))

Pleasent

9

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

We should focus on only one thing in the time.

  1. ((a))

    in the time

  2. ((b))

    focus on

  3. ((c))

    We should

  4. ((d))

    only one thing

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Answer: ((a))

in the time

10

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.’

Please don’t create panic among people during that difficult times.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    these

  3. ((c))

    those

  4. ((d))

    this

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Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

11

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Instructor

  2. ((b))

    Contractor

  3. ((c))

    Prosecutor

  4. ((d))

    Compititor

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Answer: ((a))

Instructor

12

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

After the trek, I felt a ______ pain in my leg.

  1. ((a))

    strict

  2. ((b))

    stern

  3. ((c))

    severe

  4. ((d))

    sour

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Answer: ((a))

strict

13

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

POTENT

  1. ((a))

    powerful

  2. ((b))

    beautiful

  3. ((c))

    graceful

  4. ((d))

    wonderful

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Answer: ((a))

powerful

14

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

COMPLEX

  1. ((a))

    knotty

  2. ((b))

    motley

  3. ((c))

    simple

  4. ((d))

    mixed

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Answer: ((a))

knotty

15

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Rohan is quite popular ______ his classmates.

  1. ((a))

    among

  2. ((b))

    between

  3. ((c))

    along

  4. ((d))

    across

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Answer: ((a))

among

16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

VALIANT

  1. ((a))

    Worthy

  2. ((b))

    Cowardly

  3. ((c))

    Gallant

  4. ((d))

    Barren

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Answer: ((a))

Worthy

17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

LIMPID

  1. ((a))

    lucid

  2. ((b))

    blunt

  3. ((c))

    obscure

  4. ((d))

    subtle

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Answer: ((a))

lucid

18

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

Make impure by adding inferior substances

  1. ((a))

    Obviate

  2. ((b))

    Adulterate

  3. ((c))

    Adjudicate

  4. ((d))

    Obliterate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Obviate

19

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’.

We watched the workman to be removing the damaged tiles.

  1. ((a))

    to removing

  2. ((b))

    remove

  3. ((c))

    to remove

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required

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Answer: ((a))

to removing

20

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Sell like hot cakes

  1. ((a))

    Sell at a loss

  2. ((b))

    Sell stale cakes

  3. ((c))

    Sell very fast

  4. ((d))

    Sell very slowly

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sell at a loss

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.

We are having a great time in Darjeeling (1)______ the temperature is hitting (2)______ all-time low this season. We did carry (3)______ warm clothing but we completely (4)______ our umbrellas and it has been (5)______ ever since we got here.

21

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

  1. ((a))

    whether

  2. ((b))

    although

  3. ((c))

    before

  4. ((d))

    untill

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Answer: ((a))

whether

22

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

  1. ((a))

    a

  2. ((b))

    such

  3. ((c))

    an

  4. ((d))

    so

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Answer: ((a))

a

23

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

  1. ((a))

    acceptable

  2. ((b))

    capable

  3. ((c))

    adequate

  4. ((d))

    satisfactory

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Answer: ((a))

acceptable

24

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

  1. ((a))

    forgot

  2. ((b))

    failed

  3. ((c))

    foiled

  4. ((d))

    finished

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Answer: ((a))

forgot

25

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

  1. ((a))

    pouring

  2. ((b))

    slashing

  3. ((c))

    drenching

  4. ((d))

    showering

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

pouring

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

26

Six students, L, M, N, O, P and Q, are standing facing north, but not necessarily in the same sequence. L is at one of the corners and Q is beside him. M is to the immediate right of P. M is at the second place from the right end. N is not beside Q.

Who is standing to the immediate right of Q?

  1. ((a))

    P

  2. ((b))

    L

  3. ((c))

    M

  4. ((d))

    O

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Answer: ((a))

P

27

A paper is folded at the dotted lines as shown in the first two figures, and cut as shown in the third figure. How will it appear when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

28

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

11 * 4 * 3 * 3 * 7 * 8

  1. ((a))

    +, −, ×, ÷, =

  2. ((b))

    ×, ÷, +, −, =

  3. ((c))

    +, ×, ÷, −, =

  4. ((d))

    ×, −, +, ÷, =

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

+, −, ×, ÷, =

29

Select the set of numbers from the given options, which is similar to the given set.

(17, 39, 11)

  1. ((a))

    (13, 47, 19)

  2. ((b))

    (11, 35, 14)

  3. ((c))

    (18, 44, 13)

  4. ((d))

    (15, 27, 7)

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Answer: ((a))

(13, 47, 19)

30

Find which figure is to be removed so that all, starting from I, fit in to a pattern.

  1. ((a))

    III

  2. ((b))

    IV

  3. ((c))

    V

  4. ((d))

    II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

III

31

Arrange the following in a logical and meaningful order.

I. Kamet

II. Kanchenjunga

III. Nanda Devi

IV. Saltoro Kangri

  1. ((a))

    II, I, III, IV

  2. ((b))

    IV, l, III, II

  3. ((c))

    III, IV, I, II

  4. ((d))

    I, III, II, IV

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Answer: ((a))

II, I, III, IV

32

In a certain code language, '893' means 'Shahid likes cakes', '137' means 'cakes are delicious', and '274' means 'we are girls'. Which of the following options may be the code for 'girls'?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    9

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Answer: ((a))

3

33

Two statements are given, followed by four conclusions. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

  1. Some men are Bengalis.
  2. All women are Bengalis.

Conclusions:

I. No Bengali is a man.

II. Some women are men.

III. All women are men.

IV. No woman is a man.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  2. ((b))

    Either conclusion II or IV follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and IV follow

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow.

34

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

Potato : Stem :: Gram : ?

  1. ((a))

    Seed

  2. ((b))

    Root

  3. ((c))

    Lentils

  4. ((d))

    Flowers

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Answer: ((a))

Seed

35

In a certain code language, '274' means 'you are fool', '137' means 'Rohan is fool', and '893' means 'Riya likes Rohan'. Which of the following options is the code for 'is'?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

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Answer: ((a))

4

36

Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

  1. Some boys are in class II.
  2. Shekhar is not in class II.

Conclusions:

I. Shekhar is not a boy.

II. No class II student is a boy.

III. Shekhar is a boy.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions II and III follow.

  4. ((d))

    Either conclusion I or III follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

37

Complete the missing portion of the given pattern by selecting from the given options.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

38

Select the option in which the number-pair does NOT share the same relationship as that shared by the given number-pair.

7 : 216

  1. ((a))

    9 : 512

  2. ((b))

    12 : 1331

  3. ((c))

    8 : 343

  4. ((d))

    13 : 1724

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Answer: ((a))

9 : 512

39

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

17 × 3 ÷ 6 − 2 + 7 = 55

  1. ((a))
    • and ×
  2. ((b))

    ÷ and -

  3. ((c))

    ÷ and ×

  4. ((d))
    • and ×
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Answer: ((a))
  • and ×
40

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))

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Answer: ((a))

41

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

15, 19, 28, 44, ?, 105

  1. ((a))

    69

  2. ((b))

    72

  3. ((c))

    64

  4. ((d))

    76

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

69

42

If in a code language, 'HOOK' is written as 'KUXW', then how will 'COKE' be written in the same code language?

  1. ((a))

    FRNH

  2. ((b))

    FUTQ

  3. ((c))

    FXNH

  4. ((d))

    FUWH

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Answer: ((a))

FRNH

43

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given letter series will complete the series.

c _ _ d _ k n d _ k _ d c

  1. ((a))

    knncc

  2. ((b))

    knccn

  3. ((c))

    kcncn

  4. ((d))

    nkcdn

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

knncc

44

If in a code language, 'WICE' is written as 'DRXV', then how will 'ROPE' be written in the same code language?

  1. ((a))

    YXKV

  2. ((b))

    IXLU

  3. ((c))

    ILJV

  4. ((d))

    ILKV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

YXKV

45

Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relationship among females, girls and brides?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

46

A series is given with one term wrong. Select that wrong term from the given alternatives.

39, 46, 60, 82, 109, 144

  1. ((a))

    82

  2. ((b))

    109

  3. ((c))

    46

  4. ((d))

    39

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

82

47

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.

HOST : JKYL : : SOLO : ?

  1. ((a))

    YKPK

  2. ((b))

    UKGR

  3. ((c))

    UKRG

  4. ((d))

    YKTK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

YKPK

48

Select the figure which is NOT embedded in the given figure (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49

There are seven row houses, M, N, O, P, Q, R and S, in a campus, but not necessarily in the same sequence. P is not at any of the ends. R is to the immediate right of P. S is third from the left. O is at the left end. M is second from the right. O is not beside N.

Which row house is second to the right of S?

  1. ((a))

    Q

  2. ((b))

    R

  3. ((c))

    P

  4. ((d))

    M

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Q

50

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

Human body : Medicines :: Plants : ?

  1. ((a))

    Seeds

  2. ((b))

    Irrigation

  3. ((c))

    Fertilizers

  4. ((d))

    Pesticides

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Seeds

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

51

Kamal saves x% of her monthly income. When his monthly expenditure is increased by 20% and the monthly income is increased by 26%, then his monthly savings increased by 60%. What is the value of x?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

52

Study the pie-chart which shows the sales distribution of products A, B, C, D and E of a company XYZ in 2019, and answer the question that follows.

The number of units of product C sold by the company exceeds the total number of units of products A and B by x. The value of x lies between:

  1. ((a))

    690 and 700

  2. ((b))

    680 and 690

  3. ((c))

    660 and 670

  4. ((d))

    670 and 680

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Answer: ((a))

690 and 700

53

The area of a parallelogram ABCD is 300 cm2, The distance between AB and CD is 20 cm, and the distance between BC and AD is 30 cm. What is the perimeter (in cm) of the parallelogram?

  1. ((a))

    60

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    100

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Answer: ((a))

60

54

Study the pie-chart which shows the sales distribution of products A, B, C, D, and E of a company XYZ in 2019, and answer the question that follows.

The total number of units of products B and D sold by the company was:

  1. ((a))

    8050

  2. ((b))

    7380

  3. ((c))

    7425

  4. ((d))

    6800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8050

55

A solid metallic sphere of radius 8.4 cm is melted and recast into a cone of height 18.9 cm. What is the radius (in cm) of the base of the cone?

  1. ((a))

    10.5

  2. ((b))

    11.2

  3. ((c))

    10.8

  4. ((d))

    9.8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10.5

56

To do a certain work, the ratio of the efficiencies of A and B is 7 : 6. Working together, they can complete the same work in 21 days. What part of the same work will be completed by B alone in 26 days?

  1. ((a))

    58\frac{5}{8}

  2. ((b))

    47\frac{4}{7}

  3. ((c))

    56\frac{5}{6}

  4. ((d))

    23\frac{2}{3}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

58\frac{5}{8}

57

The average of the two-digit numbers 41, x5, 5x and 44 is 57. What is the average of (x + 5) and (2x - 9)?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

58

Some fruits are bought at 11 for ₹100 and twice the number at 8 for ₹100. If all the fruits are sold at 9 for ₹100, then what is the profit or loss percentage?

  1. ((a))

    Gain, 3

  2. ((b))

    Loss, 3

  3. ((c))

    Gain, 4194\frac{1}{9}

  4. ((d))

    Loss, 2292\frac{2}{9}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gain, 3

59

The simple interest on a sum for 5 years at 8% p.a. is ₹3,960. What will be the simple interest on the same sum for 6236 \frac{2}{3} years at 12% p.a?

  1. ((a))

    ₹6,600

  2. ((b))

    ₹5,280

  3. ((c))

    ₹7,920

  4. ((d))

    ₹8,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹6,600

60

The value of 36 ÷ [24 + {30 − (60 − 60 ÷ 4 × 5 of 2)}] is:

  1. ((a))

    14\frac{1}{4}

  2. ((b))

    12\frac{1}{2}

  3. ((c))

    13\frac{1}{3}

  4. ((d))

    23\frac{2}{3}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14\frac{1}{4}

61

In a class of 92 students, the ratio of the number of boys to that of girls is 12 : 11. The average score of the girls, in a test 331333\frac{1}{3}%, is more than that of boys. If the average score of all students is 80, then what is the average score of girls?

  1. ((a))

    88

  2. ((b))

    84

  3. ((c))

    92

  4. ((d))

    96

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

88

62

The value of 6.25+67:of:21−334:of(15.8−3.4)+5×2.39\frac{6.25+\frac{6}{7}:of:21-3}{\frac{3}{4}:of(15.8-3.4)+5\times2.39} is:

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    115\frac{11}{5}

  4. ((d))

    175\frac{17}{5}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0

63

Let x be the largest 4-digit number which is divisible by each of 16, 21, 24 and 28. The sum of the digits of X is:

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

64

A train covers a distance of 108 km at a certain speed. If its speed is increased by 18 km/hr, it would take 18 minutes less to cover the same distance. What is the original speed (in km/hr) of the train?

  1. ((a))

    72

  2. ((b))

    80

  3. ((c))

    63

  4. ((d))

    54

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

72

65

What is the mean of the median and range of the data:

45, 40, 38, 60, 55, 36, 31, 52, 42, 44 ?

  1. ((a))

    34

  2. ((b))

    32

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34

66

The marked price of an article is ₹3,600. Two successive discounts of x% and 15% are offered on it during a sale. If the selling price of the article is ₹2,448, then the value of x is:

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

67

By selling an article for ₹720, a shopkeeper gains 20%. If he sells it for ₹210, what is his gain or loss percentage?

  1. ((a))

    Loss, 65%

  2. ((b))

    Gain, 75%

  3. ((c))

    Gain, 60%

  4. ((d))

    Loss, 55%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Loss, 65%

68

Study the pie-chart which shows the sales distribution of products A, B, C, D, and E of a company XYZ in 2019, and answer the question that follows.

 

 

In the total number of units of the products sold in 2020 is 20% more than that in 2019, and the sales distribution of all the products remain the same, then what will be the difference between the number of units of products E and D sold in 2020?

  1. ((a))

    5647

  2. ((b))

    5895

  3. ((c))

    5670

  4. ((d))

    5745

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5647

69

A and B can complete a work in 12 days and 20 days, respectively They work together for 4 days. C alone completes the remaining work in 14 days. B and C together can complete the same work in:

  1. ((a))

    16 days

  2. ((b))

    12 days

  3. ((c))

    15 days

  4. ((d))

    10 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16 days

70

A person can row at 10 km/hr in still water. The speed of the stream is 1191\frac{1}{9} m/sec. The time (in hours) taken by him to row a distance of 72 km upstream is:

  1. ((a))

    5175\frac{1}{7}

  2. ((b))

    102710\frac{2}{7}

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5175\frac{1}{7}

71

The average of x, y and z is 6 more than z. The average of x and y is 50. If u is 6 less than z, then what is the average of u and z?

  1. ((a))

    43

  2. ((b))

    38

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    39

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

43

72

In a library, the ratio of the number of mathematics books to that of physics books, is the same as the ratio of the number of the physics books to that of chemistry books. If there are 144 mathematics books and 100 chemistry books, then the ratio of the total no of mathematics and physics books to the total number of chemistry and physics books is:

  1. ((a))

    3 : 2

  2. ((b))

    6 : 5

  3. ((c))

    5 : 4

  4. ((d))

    4 : 3

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Answer: ((a))

3 : 2

73

When x is substracted from each of 55, 50, 23 and 22, the numbers so obtained in this order, are in proportion. What is the fourth proportional of 3, 7 and x?

  1. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    30

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Answer: ((a))

35

74

A sum amounts to ₹11,616 in 2 years and to ₹12,777.60 in 3 years, when the interest is compounded annually. The sum (in ₹) is:

  1. ((a))

    8,500

  2. ((b))

    8,400

  3. ((c))

    9,600

  4. ((d))

    9,000

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Answer: ((a))

8,500

75

The value of 49÷(35−12)×925−(23÷34:of:53)+(514÷37:of:14×335)\frac{4}{9}\div \left(\frac{3}{5}-\frac{1}{2}\right)\times \frac{9}{25}-\left(\frac{2}{3}\div \frac{3}{4}:of:\frac{5}{3}\right)+\left(5\frac{1}{4} \div \frac{3}{7}:of:\frac{1}{4}\times \frac{3}{35}\right) is:

  1. ((a))

    2352\frac{3}{5}

  2. ((b))

    1351\frac{3}{5}

  3. ((c))

    54155\frac{4}{15}

  4. ((d))

    17151\frac{7}{15}

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Answer: ((a))

2352\frac{3}{5}

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

In the context of Sufi traditions, what is the meaning of the word 'sama'?

  1. ((a))

    Recitation of holy songs

  2. ((b))

    Magical Feat

  3. ((c))

    disciple

  4. ((d))

    Ashram

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Answer: ((a))

Recitation of holy songs

77

In the context of the culture of Uttarakhand, 'Kafuli' is the name of a:

  1. ((a))

    cuisine

  2. ((b))

    folk dance

  3. ((c))

    festival

  4. ((d))

    style of painting

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Answer: ((a))

cuisine

78

Who among the following revolutionaries was popularly known as 'Master Da'?

  1. ((a))

    Ashfaqulla Khan

  2. ((b))

    Batukeshwar Dutt

  3. ((c))

    Ram Prasad Bismil

  4. ((d))

    Surya Sen

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Answer: ((a))

Ashfaqulla Khan

79

As per the Lion Census conducted every five years, the number of Asiatic lions in the Gir forest region of Gujarat has risen to ______ in June 2020.

  1. ((a))

    705

  2. ((b))

    547

  3. ((c))

    598

  4. ((d))

    674

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Answer: ((a))

705

80

Which of the following sportspersons won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics?

  1. ((a))

    Saina Nehwal

  2. ((b))

    Sushil Kumar

  3. ((c))

    Gagan Narang

  4. ((d))

    MC Mary Kom

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Answer: ((a))

Saina Nehwal

81

The book titled 'My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions' is an autobiography of:

  1. ((a))

    Pratibha Patil

  2. ((b))

    Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  3. ((c))

    APJ Abdul Kalam

  4. ((d))

    Lal Krishna Advani

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Answer: ((a))

Pratibha Patil

82

In which of the following states of India is the buffalo breed named 'Banni' mainly reared?

  1. ((a))

    Kerala

  2. ((b))

    West Bengal

  3. ((c))

    Gujarat

  4. ((d))

    Odisha

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Answer: ((a))

Kerala

83

With which of the following states is the folk dance named 'Terah Taali' traditionally associated?

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Assam

  4. ((d))

    Telangana

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Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan

84

Which of the following rivers form Kunchikal waterfall in Karnataka?

  1. ((a))

    Mandavi

  2. ((b))

    Varahi

  3. ((c))

    Urmodi

  4. ((d))

    Kabini

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Answer: ((a))

Mandavi

85

Which of the following factors is responsible for the disease called 'Mad Hatter Disease'?

  1. ((a))

    Breathing Iron Dust

  2. ((b))

    Inhaling Silica Dust

  3. ((c))

    Mercury Toxicity

  4. ((d))

    Vitamin-D Deficiency

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Answer: ((a))

Breathing Iron Dust

86

Which of the following states had an Upper House in the state legislature as of 31 July 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Assam

  2. ((b))

    Punjab

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

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Answer: ((a))

Assam

87

Which of the following body parts is directly affected in the disease called rickets?

  1. ((a))

    Eyes

  2. ((b))

    Tongue

  3. ((c))

    Spleen

  4. ((d))

    Bones

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Answer: ((a))

Eyes

88

Which State/Union Territory is traditionally associated with a yogurt-based gravy dish called 'Yakhni'?

  1. ((a))

    Jammu and Kashmir

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Jharkhand

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Answer: ((a))

Jammu and Kashmir

89

In which of the following regions of India is the natural habitat of White-bellied Heron largely distributed?

  1. ((a))

    North-east

  2. ((b))

    Northern plains

  3. ((c))

    Deccan plateau

  4. ((d))

    Western coast

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Answer: ((a))

North-east

90

In which of the following weight categories did Sakshi Malik win an Olympic medal in the year 2016?

  1. ((a))

    53 kg

  2. ((b))

    63 kg

  3. ((c))

    58 kg

  4. ((d))

    48 kg

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Answer: ((a))

53 kg

91

Which sector of the Indian economy was the second largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investment in India during 2019-20?

  1. ((a))

    Computer software and hardware

  2. ((b))

    Automobile

  3. ((c))

    Services

  4. ((d))

    Construction

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Answer: ((a))

Computer software and hardware

92

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India states that the Parliament has exclusive powers to make laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the Union List?

  1. ((a))

    Article 287

  2. ((b))

    Article 246

  3. ((c))

    Article 362

  4. ((d))

    Article 352

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Answer: ((a))

Article 287

93

Which of the following parallels of latitude represent the Tropic of Capricorn?

  1. ((a))

    2312∘23\frac{1}{2}^{\circ} in the Northern Hemisphere

  2. ((b))

    6612∘66\frac{1}{2}^{\circ} in the Southern Hemisphere

  3. ((c))

    2312∘23\frac{1}{2}^{\circ} in the Southern Hemisphere

  4. ((d))

    6612∘66\frac{1}{2}^{\circ} in the Northern Hemisphere

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Answer: ((a))

2312∘23\frac{1}{2}^{\circ} in the Northern Hemisphere

94

Who among the following was honoured with the ‘Honorary Foreign Member Award 2019’ by the American Historical Association?

  1. ((a))

    Nayanjot Lahiri

  2. ((b))

    Irfan Habib

  3. ((c))

    Ramachandra Guha

  4. ((d))

    Bhairabi Prasad Sahu

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Answer: ((a))

Nayanjot Lahiri

95

In the context of Gupta administration, the term 'vithi' referred to a/an:

  1. ((a))

    elephantry unit

  2. ((b))

    administrative unit

  3. ((c))

    personal guard of the king

  4. ((d))

    soldier

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Answer: ((a))

elephantry unit

96

Of the units mentioned in the options, which one is the largest as compared to the others?

  1. ((a))

    Hecto

  2. ((b))

    Deca

  3. ((c))

    Tera

  4. ((d))

    Giga

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Answer: ((a))

Hecto

97

Which of the following celestial bodies has a natural satellite named ‘Charon’?

  1. ((a))

    Haumea

  2. ((b))

    Pluto

  3. ((c))

    Mars

  4. ((d))

    Saturn

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Answer: ((a))

Haumea

98

The _______ was nationalised in the year 1949.

  1. ((a))

    Union Bank of India

  2. ((b))

    Reserve Bank of India

  3. ((c))

    Central Bank of India

  4. ((d))

    Imperial Bank of India

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Answer: ((a))

Union Bank of India

99

Who among the following was the recipient of the Infosys Prize 2019 for Humanities?

  1. ((a))

    Kesavan Veluthat

  2. ((b))

    Manu V. Devadevan

  3. ((c))

    Y. Subbarayalu

  4. ((d))

    Shireen Moosvi

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Answer: ((a))

Kesavan Veluthat

100

Who was the Indian Cabinet Minister of Corporate Affairs as on 31 July 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Pralhad Joshi

  2. ((b))

    Mahendra Nath Pandey

  3. ((c))

    Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

  4. ((d))

    Nirmala Sitharaman

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Answer: ((a))

Pralhad Joshi

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