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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 6 July 2022 Shift 1)

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General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

1

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

205, 222, 241, 264, 293, ?

  1. ((a))

    346

  2. ((b))

    324

  3. ((c))

    328

  4. ((d))

    334

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

346

2

In a certain code language, 'TYR' is coded as '65', and 'GAP' is coded as '26'. How will 'MOJ' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    41

  3. ((c))

    38

  4. ((d))

    39

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

3

Select the option that is related to the sixth word in the same way as the first word is related to the second word and the third word is related to the fourth word. Speech :

Speech : Dumb :: Sight : Blind :: ? : Deaf

  1. ((a))

    Sound

  2. ((b))

    Vibrations

  3. ((c))

    Voice 

  4. ((d))

    Language

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sound

4

In a certain code language, ‘Floors white marble’ is written as ‘tp aj pr’, ‘Tyre are hard white’ is written as ‘pr qs tr ak’ and ‘Marble are shiny’ is written as ‘tp tr 6’. What is the code for ‘Shiny floors’ in that code language? 

  1. ((a))

    tr aj 

  2. ((b))

    6 ak

  3. ((c))

    aj 6

  4. ((d))

    6 pr

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

tr aj 

5

Which of the mathematical signs should be interchanged in the given equation to make it mathematically correct?

31 ÷ 14 × 9 + 3 − 7 = 66

  1. ((a))

    ÷ and +

  2. ((b))

    ÷ and ×

  3. ((c))

    − and ×

  4. ((d))

    − and +

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷ and +

6

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

31 : 48

  1. ((a))

    29 : 44

  2. ((b))

    43 : 62

  3. ((c))

    53 : 74

  4. ((d))

    37 : 54

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29 : 44

7

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

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

Some tablets are laptops.

Some laptops are computers.

Conclusions:

I. Some tablets are computers.

II. Some laptops are not tablets.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows.

9

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

16 : 38 :: 26 : 58 :: 37 : ?

  1. ((a))

    78

  2. ((b))

    76

  3. ((c))

    74

  4. ((d))

    80

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

78

10

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))

11

Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.

GOOD : HSXT :: BEST : CIBJ :: COOL : ?

  1. ((a))

    DSSB

  2. ((b))

    DSXZ

  3. ((c))

    DSZB

  4. ((d))

    DSXB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DSSB

12

Select the option in which the pair of letter-clusters share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of letter-clusters.

MOB : KMZ :: ?

  1. ((a))

    AJK : YHN

  2. ((b))

    LOP : JMN

  3. ((c))

    BND : DLB

  4. ((d))

    STB : PRZ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AJK : YHN

13

Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the pattern.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded.

 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

In a certain code language, 'CYLINDER' is written as 'CYLJNDFR', 'CERTAIN' is written as 'CFRTBJN', and 'PURPOSE' is written as 'PVRPPSF'. How will 'QUEUEING' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    QFVFVJNG

  2. ((b))

    QVFVEJNG

  3. ((c))

    RVFVEJNG 

  4. ((d))

    QVFVFJNG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QFVFVJNG

16

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17

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

I. Some blue are red.

II. Some green are red.

Conclusions:

I. No blue is green.

II. No red is green.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

18

In a certain code language, '587' is written as 'see good pictures', '539' is written as 'good and beautiful', and '967' is written as 'pictures are beautiful'. What is the code for the word 'see' in that language?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

19

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

B, D, G, L, S, ?

  1. ((a))

    E

  2. ((b))

    F

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E

20

Seven boys J, M, N, K, P, L and O sit in a row facing the South (but not necessarily in the same order). K sits fifth to the left of J. K does not sit at any of ends. L sits exactly in the middle of the row. L sits third to the right of M. Only two boys sit between O and P. O is not the immediate neighbour of L.

Three of the following are similar by a certain logic and form a group. Which of the following does NOT belong to that group?

  1. ((a))

    NJ

  2. ((b))

    PN

  3. ((c))

    LO

  4. ((d))

    KM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NJ

21

After interchanging the two numbers 3 and 6, what will be the value of the given expression?

12 × 3 ÷ 6 + 8 – 2

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

22

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

23 : 72 :: 38 : 117 :: 46 : ?

  1. ((a))

    138

  2. ((b))

    156

  3. ((c))

    141

  4. ((d))

    122

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

138

23

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))

24

The weight of seven boys B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 and B7 are compared. The weight of B5 is less than only one boy and more than that of B6. The weight of B4 is neither more nor less than B6 but more than B1, B7, B3. Who weighs the most?

  1. ((a))

    B5

  2. ((b))

    B2

  3. ((c))

    B6

  4. ((d))

    B1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B5

25

Seven sisters, Anita, Babita, Sunita, Dixita, Rita, Lalita and Geeta are standing in a row facing north. Lalita is standing to the immediate right of Rita who stands fourth to the right of Geeta. Only Sunita stands exactly between Babita and Dixita. Dixita stands at the middle position.Who stands at the rightmost position?

  1. ((a))

    Lalita

  2. ((b))

    Anita

  3. ((c))

    Geeta

  4. ((d))

    Sunita

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lalita

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

26

If A = 12+13×14÷1516\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{3}\times\frac{1}{4}\div\frac{1}{5}-\frac{1}{6} and B = 12÷13×14+15\frac{1}{2}\div\frac{1}{3}\times\frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{5}, then what is the value of A - B?

  1. ((a))

    1720\frac{17}{20}

  2. ((b))

    920\frac{9}{20}

  3. ((c))

    740\frac{7}{40}

  4. ((d))

    15\frac{1}{5}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1720\frac{17}{20}

27

The perimeter of a square is equal to the perimeter of a rectangle, and the latter has a width of 12 cm. The area of the square is 400 cm2. Find the area of the rectangle.

  1. ((a))

    412 cm2

  2. ((b))

    394 cm2

  3. ((c))

    324 cm2

  4. ((d))

    336 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

412 cm2

28

In a competitive exam, the minimum qualifying percentages for Category A and Category B jobs are 25% and 45%, respectively. A candidate scored 83 marks and failed to get a Category B job by 25 marks. What is the minimum qualifying marks to secure a Category A job?

  1. ((a))

    55

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    65

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55

29

If 32÷165×211÷22×85×2=1P\rm \frac{32\div16-5\times2}{11\div22\times8-5\times2}=\frac{1}{P}, then what is the value of P?

  1. ((a))

    43\frac{4}{3}

  2. ((b))

    54\frac{5}{4}

  3. ((c))

    34\frac{3}{4}

  4. ((d))

    45\frac{4}{5}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

43\frac{4}{3}

30

If the total surface area of a sphere of radius r cm is equal to the total surface area of a cube of side s cm, which of the following is true?

  1. ((a))

    r > s

  2. ((b))

    r ≥ s

  3. ((c))

    r = s

  4. ((d))

    r < s

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

r > s

31

The average salary of 12 employees in a company was recorded to be Rs. 20,000. If the salary of the manager is also included, then the average salary increases by Rs. 2,000. Find the salary of the manager.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 36,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 46,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 28,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 42,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 36,000

32

Umesh earns a simple interest of Rs. 1,600 on a certain sum in two years at the rate of 4% per annum. How much more interest would he have earned if he had invested the same sum at 4% interest per annum, compounded annually?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 48

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 64

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 32

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 48

33

The average of a set of 20 numbers is P. If one of the numbers from the set is replaced with 58, then the average becomes (P - 2). What is the value of the number that is replaced?

  1. ((a))

    98

  2. ((b))

    94

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    104

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

98

34

The diameter of a circle is 112 cm. What is the circumference of this circle? [Use π = 227\frac{22}{7}]

  1. ((a))

    256 cm

  2. ((b))

    396 cm

  3. ((c))

    416 cm

  4. ((d))

    352 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

256 cm

35

If the selling price of a shirt is reduced from Rs. 440 to Rs. 410, the loss increases by 4%. What is the cost price of the shirt?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 650

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 750

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 450

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 650

36

The marked price of a table is 130% of its cost price. A discount of 20% is given on the sale of the table. What will be the profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    6%

  2. ((b))

    8%

  3. ((c))

    5%

  4. ((d))

    4%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6%

37

A fan is sold for Rs. 1,560 at a profit of 30%. If its selling price is Rs. 960, then what will be the loss percentage?

  1. ((a))

    30%

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    25%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30%

38

The bar chart given below shows the number of tea packets of 2 varieties sold by 5 shops during a particular week.

<br>

What is the average number of tea packets sold per shop, both the varieties take together?

  1. ((a))

    154.4

  2. ((b))

    152.8

  3. ((c))

    157.6

  4. ((d))

    149.2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

154.4

39

S is 20% more than T. T is 10% less than U. What is the ratio of S to U?

  1. ((a))

    27 ∶ 25

  2. ((b))

    23 ∶ 19

  3. ((c))

    25 ∶ 21

  4. ((d))

    29 ∶ 24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27 ∶ 25

40

P1 alone can do 23\frac{2}{3} of the work in 8 days. P2 alone can do 712\frac{7}{12} of the work in 14 days. P3 alone can do 815\frac{8}{15} of the work in 16 days. In how many days can they complete the work, if all three work together?

  1. ((a))

    6019\frac{60}{19} days

  2. ((b))

    12019\frac{120}{19} days

  3. ((c))

    10017\frac{100}{17} days

  4. ((d))

    8017\frac{80}{17} days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6019\frac{60}{19} days

41

The LCM of two positive integers is twice the larger number and the HCF of the two numbers is 3. The smaller number is:

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

42

The following pie chart shows the number of bags sold by 7 different shops during a month as percentages of the total number of bags sold during this month by these 7 shops taken together.

<br>

If the total number of bags sold during the given month by these 7 shops taken together was 1400, then what was the total number of bags sold by S3 and S7 taken together?

  1. ((a))

    240

  2. ((b))

    196

  3. ((c))

    224

  4. ((d))

    210

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

240

43

The average weight of A, B, and C is 52 kg. If the average weight of B and C is 44 kg and that of C and A is 46 kg, then what will be the weight of C?

  1. ((a))

    24 kg

  2. ((b))

    38 kg

  3. ((c))

    36 kg

  4. ((d))

    68 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24 kg

44

The speed of a boat in still water is 10 km/h. The speed of the stream is 2 km/h. What is the total distance that the boat will travel if it is rowed for 4 hours upstream and 3 hours downstream?

  1. ((a))

    70 km

  2. ((b))

    72 km

  3. ((c))

    64 km

  4. ((d))

    68 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70 km

45

The table below shows the number of overs bowled and the number of wickets taken by five bowlers in a match.

BowlerOversWickets
Jadeja83
Jaspreet62
Bumrah51
Pandya43
Ashwin61
<br>

If in each over every bowler bowled 6 balls, in that match which bowler had bowled the highest number of balls per wicket taken by him?

  1. ((a))

    Jadeja

  2. ((b))

    Bumrah

  3. ((c))

    Ashwin

  4. ((d))

    Jaspreet

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jadeja

46

What number must be subtracted from each of the numbers 55, 23, 43 and 19, so that the new values are in proportion?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

47

The price of diesel increases by 5% every year. If the current price of diesel is Rs. 80 per litre, then what will be the price of diesel per litre after 2 years?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 86.8

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 92.5

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 90.5

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 88.2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 86.8

48

A person has some coins of Rs. 10, Rs. 5, and Rs. 2 denominations. The ratio of the products of the numbers of Rs. 10 and Rs. 5 coins, the numbers of Rs. 5 and Rs. 2 coins, and the numbers of Rs. 2 and Rs. 10 coins is 3 ∶ 4 ∶ 2 respectively. What could be the minimum amount of money this person has?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 52

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 88

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 68

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 74

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 52

49

A can do a piece of work alone in 30 days. B is 25% less efficient than A, while C is 331333\frac{1}{3}% more efficient than B. In how many days can A, B and C, working together, complete the work?

  1. ((a))

    15011\frac{150}{11} days

  2. ((b))

    12011\frac{120}{11} days

  3. ((c))

    14011\frac{140}{11} days

  4. ((d))

    13011\frac{130}{11} days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15011\frac{150}{11} days

50

A man can row downstream at a speed of 15 km/h and upstream at 11 km/h. Find the speed in still water and the speed of the current, respectively. [Give both your answers in km/h]

  1. ((a))

    13; 5

  2. ((b))

    11; 4

  3. ((c))

    13; 2

  4. ((d))

    13; 6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13; 5

General English (25 questions)

51

Select the option that corrects the misspelt words in the given sentence.

I can't pitcure him figting or picking on anyone.

  1. ((a))

    I can't picture him fighting or picking on anyone.

  2. ((b))

    I can't pitcure him fiting or piking on anyone.

  3. ((c))

    I can't pitcure him fighting or pekking on anyone.

  4. ((d))

    I can't pictre him fighting or pickning on anyone.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I can't picture him fighting or picking on anyone.

52

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The boys were tired, but not too tired to examine the little hut ______.

  1. ((a))

    weirdly

  2. ((b))

    weakly

  3. ((c))

    thoroughly

  4. ((d))

    sluggishly

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

weirdly

53

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

It is better to be prompt and organised than to be ______.

  1. ((a))

    provident

  2. ((b))

    meaningless

  3. ((c))

    efficient

  4. ((d))

    reckless

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

provident

54

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’.

Why doesn't you try calling your family again?

  1. ((a))

    you don’t tries

  2. ((b))

    doesn't you tried

  3. ((c))

    don't you try

  4. ((d))

    No improvement required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

you don’t tries

55

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

The telecom growth story is a important component of the broader story of India.

  1. ((a))

    No error

  2. ((b))

    The telecom growth story is

  3. ((c))

    the broader story of India.

  4. ((d))

    a important component of

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No error

56

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Their reverence reaches its zenith here at the birthplace of the country's founder.

  1. ((a))

    Crest

  2. ((b))

    Nadir

  3. ((c))

    horizon

  4. ((d))

    pinnacle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Crest

57

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

His mouth left open as he realise the truth.

  1. ((a))

    fell open as he perceived

  2. ((b))

    felt opened as he perceive

  3. ((c))

    was felt opened as he realise

  4. ((d))

    No improvement required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fell open as he perceived

58

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Solar storms can / impact Earth-dwellers / in significantly ways.

  1. ((a))

    Solar storms can

  2. ((b))

    impact Earth-dwellers

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    in significantly ways

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Solar storms can

59

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

I noticed some strawberries grown in which of the gardens.

  1. ((a))

    growing in which of

  2. ((b))

    grows upon one of

  3. ((c))

    No improvement required

  4. ((d))

    growing in one of

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

growing in which of

60

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Random

  1. ((a))

    Definite

  2. ((b))

    Continuous

  3. ((c))

    Systematic

  4. ((d))

    Chance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Definite

61

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Deliberately and maliciously set something (buildings usually) on fire

  1. ((a))

    Agrarian

  2. ((b))

    Arson

  3. ((c))

    Ambush

  4. ((d))

    Apex

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Agrarian

62

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’.

He stood up from their chair to signal the end of the meeting.

  1. ((a))

    up from his

  2. ((b))

    upon of his 

  3. ((c))

    No improvement required

  4. ((d))

    below in their 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

up from his

63

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

Shubham and I were watching football match in our bedroom.

  1. ((a))

    I were watched

  2. ((b))

    I was watching

  3. ((c))

    me is watching

  4. ((d))

    No improvement required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I were watched

64

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Influnce

  2. ((b))

    Influence

  3. ((c))

    Influance

  4. ((d))

    Influennce

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Influnce

65

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Out for the count

  1. ((a))

    Very expensive

  2. ((b))

    Prepared for battle

  3. ((c))

    In a deep, insensible sleep

  4. ((d))

    Ready for scrutiny

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Very expensive

66

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

Although the waters may have receded, the aftermath of one of the world's biggest natural disaster had only just begun.

  1. ((a))

    the aftermath of one of the world's biggest natural disasters

  2. ((b))

    No improvement required

  3. ((c))

    the aftermath of one of the worlds' biggest natural disasters has

  4. ((d))

    the aftermath of one of the worlds' biggest natural disaster

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Answer: ((a))

the aftermath of one of the world's biggest natural disasters

67

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Modest

  1. ((a))

    Bold

  2. ((b))

    Humble

  3. ((c))

    Dismal

  4. ((d))

    Grave

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Answer: ((a))

Bold

68

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Most of the / freshwater lake in India / are in the / Himalayan region.

  1. ((a))

    Himalayan region

  2. ((b))

    Most of the

  3. ((c))

    are in the

  4. ((d))

    freshwater lake in India

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Answer: ((a))

Himalayan region

69

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Refute

  1. ((a))

    Endorse

  2. ((b))

    Acknowledge

  3. ((c))

    Deny

  4. ((d))

    Dispute

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Answer: ((a))

Endorse

70

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Draw the line

  1. ((a))

    To accept someone’s idea

  2. ((b))

    To give a second chance

  3. ((c))

    To move on from a past relationship

  4. ((d))

    To set a limit on something

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Answer: ((a))

To accept someone’s idea

Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The Government is taking seriously the (1) ______ of road safety and is committed to reducing the number of people killed in accidents. Forums are being conducted (2) ______ to bring law-makers, law enforcement officers and road users together to discuss ways to (3) ______ the rise in road accidents. Everyone agrees that more needs to be done on road safety in its determination to (4) ______ the rate of road accidents in the country. The Government, with the cooperation of relevant agencies, is making serious (5) ______ to instil proper road culture in children, young adults and the public in general.

71

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  1. ((a))

    release

  2. ((b))

    residue

  3. ((c))

    issue

  4. ((d))

    site

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Answer: ((a))

release

72

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

  1. ((a))

    regularly

  2. ((b))

    habitually

  3. ((c))

    terminatly

  4. ((d))

    rarely

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Answer: ((a))

regularly

73

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

  1. ((a))

    confess

  2. ((b))

    tackle

  3. ((c))

    conduct

  4. ((d))

    deal

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Answer: ((a))

confess

74

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

  1. ((a))

    curb

  2. ((b))

    lurb

  3. ((c))

    incite

  4. ((d))

    promote

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Answer: ((a))

curb

75

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  1. ((a))

    acknowledgements

  2. ((b))

    powers

  3. ((c))

    efforts

  4. ((d))

    struggles

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Answer: ((a))

acknowledgements

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

Alluri Sitaram Raju was a tribal freedom fighter from which state of India?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

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Answer: ((a))

Bihar

77

Which country will host the FIFA World Cup 2022?

  1. ((a))

    China

  2. ((b))

    South Africa

  3. ((c))

    Qatar

  4. ((d))

    England

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Answer: ((a))

China

78

Which of the following organizations issues one rupee currency notes and coins in India?

  1. ((a))

    Imperial Bank Of India

  2. ((b))

    Industrial Finance Corporation of India

  3. ((c))

    Finance Ministry

  4. ((d))

    Central Bank of India

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Answer: ((a))

Imperial Bank Of India

79

Which of the following elements has the largest atomic radii?

  1. ((a))

    Beryllium

  2. ((b))

    Lithium

  3. ((c))

    Nitrogen

  4. ((d))

    Carbon

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Answer: ((a))

Beryllium

80

Who won a gold medal for India in the javelin throw event at Tokyo Olympics 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Sumit Antil

  2. ((b))

    Shivpal Singh

  3. ((c))

    Neeraj Chopra

  4. ((d))

    Ajeet Singh Yadav

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Answer: ((a))

Sumit Antil

81

In which type of Megalith (grave/memorial) were the stone pieces set in a circular shape around the grave?

  1. ((a))

    Cairn circle

  2. ((b))

    Dolmen

  3. ((c))

    Rock cut cave

  4. ((d))

    Menhir

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Answer: ((a))

Cairn circle

82

Who among the following was Akbar’s revenue minister?

  1. ((a))

    Tansen

  2. ((b))

    Todar Mal

  3. ((c))

    Raja Man Singh

  4. ((d))

    Birbal

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Answer: ((a))

Tansen

83

The feature of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of _______. 

  1. ((a))

    Australia

  2. ((b))

    Britain

  3. ((c))

    Ireland

  4. ((d))

    United States of America 

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Answer: ((a))

Australia

84

Sundari trees are found in the ______.

  1. ((a))

    Mahanadi delta

  2. ((b))

    Ganga-Brahmaputra delta

  3. ((c))

    Godavari delta

  4. ((d))

    Muthupet delta

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Answer: ((a))

Mahanadi delta

85

In which state of India is the Natyanjali festival celebrated?

  1. ((a))

    Goa

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

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Answer: ((a))

Goa

86

The number of females per 1000 males in the population is called the ___________.

  1. ((a))

    birth rate

  2. ((b))

    sex ratio

  3. ((c))

    death rate

  4. ((d))

    literacy rate

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Answer: ((a))

birth rate

87

Who is the author of the book ‘Gone Girl’?

  1. ((a))

    Damon Galgut

  2. ((b))

    Gillian Flynn

  3. ((c))

    Yann Martel

  4. ((d))

    Anna Burns

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Answer: ((a))

Damon Galgut

88

______ includes all non-living components, such as air, cloud, dust, land, mountains, rivers, temperature, humidity, water, water vapour, sand, etc.

  1. ((a))

    Biotic environment

  2. ((b))

    Abiotic environment

  3. ((c))

    Artificial environment

  4. ((d))

    Healthy environment

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Answer: ((a))

Biotic environment

89

Name the album for which Pandit Ravi Shankar won the Grammy award in 1967.

  1. ((a))

    Three Ragas

  2. ((b))

    West Meets East

  3. ((c))

    Concert for Bangladesh

  4. ((d))

    Full circle

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Answer: ((a))

Three Ragas

90

The state legislative assembly has a strength of ____, with exceptions for smaller states.

  1. ((a))

    600 to 1000

  2. ((b))

    60 to 500

  3. ((c))

    50 to 400

  4. ((d))

    10 to 100

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Answer: ((a))

600 to 1000

91

Who among the following freedom fighters of India revived the Indian National Army ‘Azad Hind Fauj’ (which was formed in 1942 by Rash Behari Bose and Captain-General Mohan Singh) in the year 1943?

  1. ((a))

    Mahatma Gandhi

  2. ((b))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. ((c))

    Bhagat Singh 

  4. ((d))

    Subhas Chandra Bose

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Answer: ((a))

Mahatma Gandhi

92

Sattriya is a classical dance form of which Indian state?

  1. ((a))

    Manipur

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Assam

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

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Answer: ((a))

Manipur

93

Which countries hosted the matches played in the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup?

  1. ((a))

    Egypt and Ethiopia

  2. ((b))

    India and Bangladesh

  3. ((c))

    United Arab Emirates and Oman

  4. ((d))

    Bangladesh and Sri Lanka 

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Answer: ((a))

Egypt and Ethiopia

94

Which of the following rivers of India drains into the Bay of Bengal?

  1. ((a))

    Tapi

  2. ((b))

    Godavari 

  3. ((c))

    Narmada

  4. ((d))

    Mahi

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Answer: ((a))

Tapi

95

Who among the following Indian dancers was the first woman in Indian history to be nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    Rukmini Devi Arundale

  2. ((b))

    Madhuri Dixit

  3. ((c))

    Mallika Sarabhai

  4. ((d))

    Saroj Khan

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Answer: ((a))

Rukmini Devi Arundale

96

The Jagananna Smart Township scheme was launched by which state government of India?

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Punjab

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Andhra Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh

97

What is the capital of India's neighbouring country Bhutan?

  1. ((a))

    Thimphu

  2. ((b))

    Dhaka

  3. ((c))

    Beijing

  4. ((d))

    Paro

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Answer: ((a))

Thimphu

98

Which of the following glands/organs in human body secretes bile juice?

  1. ((a))

    Pancreas

  2. ((b))

    Liver

  3. ((c))

    Pituitary

  4. ((d))

    Pineal

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Answer: ((a))

Pancreas

99

Bonalu is a Hindu festival celebrated to worship Goddess Mahakali in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Telangana

  2. ((b))

    Assam

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Madhya Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Telangana

100

The steep rocky coast rising almost vertically above sea water is called ______.

  1. ((a))

    sea caves

  2. ((b))

    sea cliff

  3. ((c))

    sea arches

  4. ((d))

    ox-bow lake

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Answer: ((a))

sea caves

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