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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 6 Oct 2021 Shift 1)

100 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

General English (25 questions)

1

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

EFFICIENT

  1. ((a))

    expert

  2. ((b))

    common

  3. ((c))

    idle

  4. ((d))

    clever

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Answer: ((a))

expert

2

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom.

Close to one’s heart

  1. ((a))

    One who is being followed

  2. ((b))

    One who treats heart problems

  3. ((c))

    One who is very emotional

  4. ((d))

    Dear and important to oneself

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Answer: ((a))

One who is being followed

3

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

A place for keeping birds

  1. ((a))

    Aviary

  2. ((b))

    Apiary

  3. ((c))

    Bam

  4. ((d))

    Shed

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Answer: ((a))

Aviary

4

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

DELICATE

  1. ((a))

    brisk

  2. ((b))

    robust

  3. ((c))

    frail

  4. ((d))

    hearty

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Answer: ((a))

brisk

5

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

The farmer is cutting the corn which has ripen in the fields.

  1. ((a))

    in the fields

  2. ((b))

    which has ripen

  3. ((c))

    The farmer is

  4. ((d))

    cutting the corn

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Answer: ((a))

in the fields

6

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Poletry

  2. ((b))

    Symmetry

  3. ((c))

    Sultry

  4. ((d))

    Gentry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Poletry

7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Go bonkers

  1. ((a))

    Become crazy

  2. ((b))

    Become wealthy

  3. ((c))

    Become selfish

  4. ((d))

    Become greedy

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Answer: ((a))

Become crazy

8

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

I paid the plumber for repair the pipes.

  1. ((a))

    for repair

  2. ((b))

    the pipes

  3. ((c))

    I paid

  4. ((d))

    the plumber

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Answer: ((a))

for repair

9

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The task has been _______ to the juniors.

  1. ((a))

    assigned

  2. ((b))

    attached

  3. ((c))

    hired

  4. ((d))

    elected

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Answer: ((a))

assigned

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’.

The strong wind blow off all the candles.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    blew out

  3. ((c))

    blow up

  4. ((d))

    blowing away

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Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

11

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required.’

There are very little peoples in this world who are bold enough to defy social customs.

  1. ((a))

    very few people

  2. ((b))

    too much people

  3. ((c))

    very much peoples

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required

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Answer: ((a))

very few people

12

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

I visit my grandparents _______.

  1. ((a))

    continuously

  2. ((b))

    unevenly

  3. ((c))

    regularly

  4. ((d))

    finally

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Answer: ((a))

continuously

13

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

A person who pretends to be someone else to deceive others

  1. ((a))

    Actor

  2. ((b))

    Imposter

  3. ((c))

    Mentor

  4. ((d))

    Gangster

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Answer: ((a))

Actor

14

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

The children jumped at joy when they saw the slides in the park.

  1. ((a))

    when they saw

  2. ((b))

    at joy

  3. ((c))

    in the park

  4. ((d))

    The children jumped

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Answer: ((a))

when they saw

15

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

He got away from punishment as there was not enough evidence against him.

  1. ((a))

    was getting away from

  2. ((b))

    No substitution required

  3. ((c))

    gets away from

  4. ((d))

    got out with

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Answer: ((a))

was getting away from

16

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

BAFFLE

  1. ((a))

    clarify

  2. ((b))

    perplex

  3. ((c))

    comfort

  4. ((d))

    soothe

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Answer: ((a))

clarify

17

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

This lesson is ______ than the previous one.

  1. ((a))

    easiest

  2. ((b))

    more easier

  3. ((c))

    much easier

  4. ((d))

    easy

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Answer: ((a))

easiest

18

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

STABLE

  1. ((a))

    steady

  2. ((b))

    shaky

  3. ((c))

    stout

  4. ((d))

    safe

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Answer: ((a))

steady

19

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Tourist

  2. ((b))

    Chemist

  3. ((c))

    Cyclist

  4. ((d))

    Flowerist

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Answer: ((a))

Tourist

20

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

______is the reason for this chaos?

  1. ((a))

    Why

  2. ((b))

    Whom

  3. ((c))

    What

  4. ((d))

    When

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Answer: ((a))

Why

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

The judge, in a solemn manner, declared (1)______  there was enough evidence to (2) _______ that Max had indeed (3) _____ his neighbour’s cat. This was a (4) ______crime and deserved an (5) ______ punishment.

21

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

  1. ((a))

    that

  2. ((b))

    what

  3. ((c))

    so

  4. ((d))

    which

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Answer: ((a))

that

22

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

  1. ((a))

    result

  2. ((b))

    test

  3. ((c))

    check

  4. ((d))

    prove

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Answer: ((a))

result

23

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

  1. ((a))

    stolen

  2. ((b))

    stealing

  3. ((c))

    stole

  4. ((d))

    steal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

stolen

24

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

  1. ((a))

    stem

  2. ((b))

    serious

  3. ((c))

    sober

  4. ((d))

    steady

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Answer: ((a))

stem

25

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

  1. ((a))

    invisible

  2. ((b))

    improper

  3. ((c))

    appropriate

  4. ((d))

    anxious

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

invisible

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

26

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?

11, 13, 16, 26, 41, 67, 102, ?

  1. ((a))

    251

  2. ((b))

    215

  3. ((c))

    152

  4. ((d))

    125

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

251

27

Six students are sitting on a bench facing the interactive board in the classroom. A is sitting second to the right of B, while F is second to the right of E. If C is second right of A, then what is the sitting position of D in respect of F?

  1. ((a))

    Immediate left

  2. ((b))

    Second right

  3. ((c))

    Third right

  4. ((d))

    Second left

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Answer: ((a))

Immediate left

28

Select the correct alternative to indicate the sequential order of the following terms as they appear in a dictionary.

  1. Dreamlike
  2. Dreamer
  3. Dreamy
  4. Dreamland
  5. Dreamtime
  1. ((a))

    4 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 5

  2. ((b))

    1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3

  3. ((c))

    2 - 4 - 1 - 5 - 3

  4. ((d))

    2 - 4 - 1 - 3 - 5

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Answer: ((a))

4 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 5

29

A paper is folded and cut as shown in the following figures. How will it appear when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

30

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))

31

Select the correct sequence of mathematical signs to replace the * signs so as to balance the given equation.

92436139 = 104

  1. ((a))

    ÷, -, +, ×

  2. ((b))

    +, -, ÷, ×

  3. ((c))

    -, ÷, ×, +

  4. ((d))

    ×, +, ÷, -

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷, -, +, ×

32

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

Tuesday : Saturday :: May : _______.

  1. ((a))

    September

  2. ((b))

    April

  3. ((c))

    October

  4. ((d))

    August

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

September

33

If in a coding system STAMINA is coded as 74 and OCTOBER is coded as 75, then how will IMPOSING be coded in the same coding system?

  1. ((a))

    117

  2. ((b))

    99

  3. ((c))

    114

  4. ((d))

    102

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

117

34

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series?

4, 6, 9, 14, 23, 40, ?

  1. ((a))

    72

  2. ((b))

    73

  3. ((c))

    71

  4. ((d))

    74

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

72

35

If - is interchanged with ÷ and + is interchanged with ×, then which of the following equations is correct?

  1. ((a))

    32 × 21 + 9 ÷ 184 - 8 = 198

  2. ((b))

    32 + 21 - 9 × 184 ÷ 8 = 198

  3. ((c))

    32 ÷ 21 + 9 - 184 × 8 = 198

  4. ((d))

    32 + 21 × 9 - 184 ÷ 8 = 198

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Answer: ((a))

32 × 21 + 9 ÷ 184 - 8 = 198

36

Identify the option figure that completes the following pattern.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

37

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

Playground, Stadium, Goalpost

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

38

In a row of 47 persons, X is 14th from the front while Y is 17th from the back. If they exchange their location, Y becomes 34th from the back, then what will be the position of X from the front?

  1. ((a))

    31

  2. ((b))

    32

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    29

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31

39

Three statements are given, followed by four conclusions numbered I, Il, Ill and IV. 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:

Some advocates are doctors.

Some doctors are players.

All players are engineers.

Conclusions:

I. Some players are doctors.

Il. Some engineers are advocates.

Ill. All advocates are engineers.

IV. Some engineers are doctors.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and IV follow

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and III follow

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions II and IV follow

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

40

Identify the option in which following figure is embedded (rotation is NOT applicable).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

41

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series?

168, 168, 84, 28, ?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

42

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.

CONCEPT : DDFOPQU :: NARROWS : _______.

  1. ((a))

    OBSSPXT

  2. ((b))

    BOPSSTX

  3. ((c))

    WSRRONA

  4. ((d))

    XTSPOBS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OBSSPXT

43

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

44

If in a coding system LEARNING is coded as 82463739 and MOBILE is coded as 510782, then how will IMAGINE be coded in the same coding system?

  1. ((a))

    7549732

  2. ((b))

    6548732

  3. ((c))

    8317945

  4. ((d))

    7206834

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7549732

45

In a certain code language, if GLAMOUR is written as AGLMORU, then how will RUTTING be written in the same code language?

  1. ((a))

    GNURITT

  2. ((b))

    GINRTTU

  3. ((c))

    INGTTRU

  4. ((d))

    GNITTUR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GNURITT

46

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and Il. 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:

All trees are plants.

Some plants are climbers.

Conclusions:

I. Some plants are trees.

Il. Some trees are climbers.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor Il follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor Il follows.

47

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

46 : 82 : 154

  1. ((a))

    70 : 133 : 258

  2. ((b))

    62 : 116 : 224

  3. ((c))

    86 : 159 : 303

  4. ((d))

    78 : 141 : 276

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70 : 133 : 258

48

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following letter series?

TPM, IEB, XTQ, ?

  1. ((a))

    MIF

  2. ((b))

    MIE

  3. ((c))

    NJF

  4. ((d))

    NJG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MIF

49

In a certain code language, if IRONING is written as OWSQKOG, then how will SHERIFF be written in the same code language?

  1. ((a))

    HSREFIF

  2. ((b))

    YMKWLK

  3. ((c))

    YMIUKGF

  4. ((d))

    YNKXOLL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HSREFIF

50

‘Truck’ is related to ‘Road’ in the same way as ‘Tram’ is related to ' _______ '

  1. ((a))

    Rail

  2. ((b))

    Wheels

  3. ((c))

    Rope

  4. ((d))

    Air

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rail

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

51

If a certain sum at compound interest becomes 3 times in 4 years, then in how many years will it become 9 times, at the same rate of interest?

  1. ((a))

    6 years

  2. ((b))

    9 years

  3. ((c))

    10 years

  4. ((d))

    8 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 years

52

A train covers a distance of 275 km in 2122 \frac{1}{2} hours with a uniform speed. The time taken to cover a distance of 440 km with the same speed is:

  1. ((a))

    4124 \frac{1}{2} hours

  2. ((b))

    6 hours

  3. ((c))

    5 hours

  4. ((d))

    4 hours

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4124 \frac{1}{2} hours

53

The cost prices of two articles are in the ratio 4 : 5. While selling these articles. the shopkeeper gains 10% on one article and 20% profit on the other article, and the difference in the selling price is Rs. 480. Find the total cost price of both the articles.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 3,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2,700

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2,500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 2,800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 3,000

54

A sum of Rs. 17,200 is lent out at simple interest in two parts for two years at 8% and 10% p.a., respectively. If the total interest received after two years is Rs. 3,008, then the money lent at 8% rate is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 9000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 9600

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 10800

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 12800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 9000

55

The radii of the circular ends of a frustum of a cone are 20 cm and 13 cm and its height is 12 cm. What is the capacity (in litres) of the frustum (correct to one decimal place)? (Take π = 22/7) 

  1. ((a))

    10.4

  2. ((b))

    11.2

  3. ((c))

    10.8

  4. ((d))

    11.4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10.4

56

The perimeter of rectangular field is 386 m and the difference between its two adjacent sides is 95 m. The side of a square field, having the same area as that of the rectangle. is:

  1. ((a))

    64 m

  2. ((b))

    84 m

  3. ((c))

    74 m

  4. ((d))

    82 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

64 m

57

If the mean of x + 1, x + 12, 2x + 3 and 3x + 5 is 21, then the value of x is:

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

58

14 men complete a work in 18 days. If 21 men are employed, then the time required to complete the same work will be:

  1. ((a))

    14 days

  2. ((b))

    10 days

  3. ((c))

    15 days

  4. ((d))

    12 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14 days

59

The value of 2(67 of 21+5.25)34 of (15.83.4)+5×2.39\rm \frac{2 - \left( \frac{6}{7} \ of \ 21 + 5.25 \right)}{\frac{3}{4} \ of \ (15.8 - 3.4 ) + 5 \times 2.39} is

  1. ((a))

    115\frac{11}{5}

  2. ((b))

    -1

  3. ((c))

    175\frac{17}{5}

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

115\frac{11}{5}

60

Ramesh invested 30% more than Suresh. Suresh invested 40% less than Arun, who invested Rs. 8,000. The total amount invested by all of them together is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 19,020

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 18,020

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 19,040

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 19,080

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 19,020

61

A laborer was engaged for a certain number of days for Rs. 8,500, but due to his absence for some days, he was paid Rs. 6,050 only. Find the number of days that he was absent?

  1. ((a))

    49

  2. ((b))

    45

  3. ((c))

    44

  4. ((d))

    42

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49

62

If the radius of a cylinder is decreased by 40% and the height is increased by 60% to form a new cylinder, then the volume will be decreased by

  1. ((a))

    41.5%

  2. ((b))

    32.4%

  3. ((c))

    40.5%

  4. ((d))

    42.4%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

41.5%

63

Three numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. The sum of their squares is 2349. Find the average of these three numbers

  1. ((a))

    27

  2. ((b))

    29

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27

64

Study the histogram and answer the question given below.

The given graph represents the percentage of marks scored by students in class X Board Examination in 2018 in a school.

Total number of students = 250

The difference between the percentage of students who scored less than 70% marks and the percentage of students who scored 80% and above is:

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    18%

  3. ((c))

    24%

  4. ((d))

    22%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25%

65

70 males and 100 females are working in a firm. During one mass recruitment drive, an equal number of males and females are recruited and their ratio becomes 3 : 4. The total number of people working in the firm after recruitment is:

  1. ((a))

    240

  2. ((b))

    200

  3. ((c))

    210

  4. ((d))

    220

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

240

66

A reduction of 15% in the price of sugar enables Aruna Rai to buy 6 kg more for Rs. 272. The reduced price of sugar per kg is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 7.80

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 6

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 6.80

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 6.50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 7.80

67

The speed of A is 20 km/h more than the speed of B. The time that A takes to travel a distance of 300 km is 2 hours less than the time that B takes to travel a distance of 240 km. What is the speed (in km/h) of A?

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    45

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

68

A is 120% of B and B is 65% of C. If the sum of A, B and C is 12112121 \frac{1}{2}, then the value of 2C – 4B + A is:

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

69

Between two consecutive years, my income is in the ratio 2 : 5 and expenses are in the ratio 4 : 7. If my income in the second year is Rs. 75,000 and my expenses in the first year are Rs. 20,000, then my total savings in the two years together are:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 55,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 60,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 50,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 40,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 55,000

70

The average of eight consecutive numbers is 10.5. The largest number is:

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

71

A shopkeeper sold 25 articles in such a way that he gets a profit which is equal to the selling price of 5 articles. Find his profit percent?

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    30%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    18%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20%

72

If the width of the path around a square field is 4.5 m and the area of the path is 252 m2, then the length of the side of the field is:

  1. ((a))

    9.5 m

  2. ((b))

    9 m

  3. ((c))

    8 m

  4. ((d))

    8.5 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9.5 m

73

A can do a piece of work in 60 days. He works at it for 15 days, and then B alone finishes the remaining work in 30 days. In how many days can A and B working together finish the same work?

  1. ((a))

    22 days

  2. ((b))

    25 days

  3. ((c))

    20 days

  4. ((d))

    24 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22 days

74

Study the histogram and answer the question given below.

The given graph represents the percentage of marks scored by students in class X Board Examination in 2013 in a school,

Total number of students = 250

The ratio of the number of students who scored marks less than 60% to the number of students who scored marks 80% and above is:

  1. ((a))

    7 : 11

  2. ((b))

    8 : 13

  3. ((c))

    7 : 13

  4. ((d))

    8 : 15

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Answer: ((a))

7 : 11

75

Study the histogram and answer the question given below.

The given graph represents the percentage of marks scored by students in class X Board Examination in 2018 in a school.

Total number of students = 250

The number of students who scored less than 60% marks is approximately what percentage less than the number of students who scored 70% and above?

  1. ((a))

    68.35%

  2. ((b))

    68%

  3. ((c))

    69.23%

  4. ((d))

    67.23%

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Answer: ((a))

68.35%

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

_______ is a palace in Jaipur, built by Sawai Pratap Singh.

  1. ((a))

    Lallgarh Palace

  2. ((b))

    Umaid Bhavan

  3. ((c))

    Hawa Mahal

  4. ((d))

    Sajjangarh Palace

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Answer: ((a))

Lallgarh Palace

77

The river Indus was called _______ by the Iranians and the Greeks about 2500 years ago.

  1. ((a))

    Vitasta

  2. ((b))

    Karnali

  3. ((c))

    Vipasa

  4. ((d))

    Hindos

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Answer: ((a))

Vitasta

78

Which of the following fall under Phylum Cnidarian of the animal kingdom?

  1. ((a))

    Sea urchins

  2. ((b))

    Earthworms

  3. ((c))

    Snails

  4. ((d))

    Corals

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Answer: ((a))

Sea urchins

79

Which Indian finance minister was India’s delegate to the World Monetary Conference at Bretton Woods in 1944 ?

  1. ((a))

    KC Neogy

  2. ((b))

    CD Deshmukh

  3. ((c))

    John Mathai

  4. ((d))

    RK Shanmukham Chetty

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Answer: ((a))

KC Neogy

80

Which of the following is a book by former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi?

  1. ((a))

    Discovery of India

  2. ((b))

    Wings of Fire

  3. ((c))

    My Experiments with Truth

  4. ((d))

    My Truth

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Answer: ((a))

Discovery of India

81

Which of the following statements about tides is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    High tides occur when the moon is in its first and last quarter.

  2. ((b))

    Low tides are also called neap tides.

  3. ((c))

    Tides are caused by the gravitational pull exerted by the sun and the moon on Earth's surface.

  4. ((d))

    Spring tides occur on full moon and new moon days.

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Answer: ((a))

High tides occur when the moon is in its first and last quarter.

82

‘Microliths’ were _______ used by early humans.

  1. ((a))

    coins

  2. ((b))

    stone tools

  3. ((c))

    clothes

  4. ((d))

    earthen pots

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Answer: ((a))

coins

83

Starch and sugar in our food are forms of ______.

  1. ((a))

    proteins

  2. ((b))

    fats

  3. ((c))

    vitamins

  4. ((d))

    carbohydrates

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Answer: ((a))

proteins

84

_______ is a dance which combines speech, mime and pure dance.

  1. ((a))

    Kathakali

  2. ((b))

    Bharatanatyam

  3. ((c))

    Mohiniattam

  4. ((d))

    Kuchipudi

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Answer: ((a))

Kathakali

85

Which of the following statements about bryophytes is not true?

  1. ((a))

    They are called amphibians of the plant kingdom.

  2. ((b))

    The presence of a special tissue is found in these for the flow of water and other substances from one part of the plant body to another.

  3. ((c))

    Their body is generally differentiated by taking the form of stem and leaf-like structures.

  4. ((d))

    Moss (Funaria) and Marchantia are examples of bryophytes.

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Answer: ((a))

They are called amphibians of the plant kingdom.

86

Which of the following badminton players has NEVER won an Arjuna Award?

  1. ((a))

    PV Sindhu

  2. ((b))

    Neha Pandit

  3. ((c))

    Parul Parmar

  4. ((d))

    Ashwini Ponnappa

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Answer: ((a))

PV Sindhu

87

Which of the following persons was NOT a part of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) appointed by the Supreme Court of India in 2017, to oversee the implementation of the Lodha reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?

  1. ((a))

    Vinod Rai

  2. ((b))

    Mahim Verma

  3. ((c))

    Vikram Limaye

  4. ((d))

    Ramachandra Guha

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Answer: ((a))

Vinod Rai

88

As per a report of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (Government of India), India recorded an Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) of ______ to 1000 live births in the year 2016.

  1. ((a))

    68

  2. ((b))

    55

  3. ((c))

    34

  4. ((d))

    47

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Answer: ((a))

68

89

Which of the following Indian states was one of the worst affected by the tsunami on 26th December 2004?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Bihar

90

Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and ______ energy.

  1. ((a))

    kinetic

  2. ((b))

    heat

  3. ((c))

    electrical

  4. ((d))

    chemical

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Answer: ((a))

kinetic

91

The Indian Super League (ISL) is a _______ championship.

  1. ((a))

    cricket

  2. ((b))

    kabaddi

  3. ((c))

    kho-kho

  4. ((d))

    football

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Answer: ((a))

cricket

92

Article _______ of the Constitution of India deals with freedom to manage religious affairs.

  1. ((a))

    21

  2. ((b))

    26

  3. ((c))

    51

  4. ((d))

    56

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Answer: ((a))

21

93

A wooden bat can be classified as a/an ______ object.

  1. ((a))

    translucent

  2. ((b))

    opaque

  3. ((c))

    lustrous

  4. ((d))

    transparent

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Answer: ((a))

translucent

94

Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with citizenship?

  1. ((a))

    Part 6

  2. ((b))

    Part 3

  3. ((c))

    Part 2

  4. ((d))

    Part 5

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Answer: ((a))

Part 6

95

We celebrate 'Samvidhan Divas' on _______ every year, to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India.

  1. ((a))

    26th January

  2. ((b))

    26th November

  3. ((c))

    15th September

  4. ((d))

    15th August

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Answer: ((a))

26th January

96

Which of the following books has been written by Munshi Premchand?

  1. ((a))

    Gitanjali

  2. ((b))

    Gora

  3. ((c))

    Chokher Bali

  4. ((d))

    Nirmala

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Answer: ((a))

Gitanjali

97

Which of the following is a tributary of the river Ganga?

  1. ((a))

    Sabarmati

  2. ((b))

    Mahi

  3. ((c))

    Ghaghra

  4. ((d))

    Bhima

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Answer: ((a))

Sabarmati

98

To which of the following sectors of the economy do Basel Ill norms belong?

  1. ((a))

    Banking

  2. ((b))

    Capital market

  3. ((c))

    Automobile

  4. ((d))

    Aviation

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Answer: ((a))

Banking

99

The tenth day after ________ Navratri is celebrated as Dussehra or Vijayadashami.

  1. ((a))

    Sharad

  2. ((b))

    Ashadha Gupt

  3. ((c))

    Chaitra

  4. ((d))

    Magha Gupt

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Answer: ((a))

Sharad

100

Rulers of mahajanapadas in ancient India collected a tax called ‘Bhaga’ from the _____ in their region.

  1. ((a))

    farmers

  2. ((b))

    herders

  3. ((c))

    crafts persons

  4. ((d))

    hunters and gatherers

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Answer: ((a))

farmers

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