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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 8 Oct 2021 Shift 2)

100 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

General English (25 questions)

1

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

They ______ like bitter enemies but soon make up.

  1. ((a))

    tumult

  2. ((b))

    quarrel

  3. ((c))

    conflict

  4. ((d))

    uproar

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Answer: ((a))

tumult

2

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

Science which deals with celestial objects and space.

  1. ((a))

    Geography

  2. ((b))

    Astrology

  3. ((c))

    Geology

  4. ((d))

    Astronomy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Geography

3

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    froun

  2. ((b))

    froth

  3. ((c))

    friend

  4. ((d))

    frozen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

froun

4

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution required’.

Shikha said that the paper was lengthy and no difficult.

  1. ((a))

    lengthy but not

  2. ((b))

    lengthy or not

  3. ((c))

    long so not

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

lengthy but not

5

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Chronic

  2. ((b))

    Preamble

  3. ((c))

    Ambulence

  4. ((d))

    Prospect

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chronic

6

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Comb through

  1. ((a))

    To carefully look through

  2. ((b))

    To be trapped somewhere

  3. ((c))

    To hide information

  4. ((d))

    To come out of a problem

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To carefully look through

7

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

RELY

  1. ((a))

    depend

  2. ((b))

    protect

  3. ((c))

    ignore

  4. ((d))

    doubt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

depend

8

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

It is the duty of every Indian to ______ communal harmony.

  1. ((a))

    present

  2. ((b))

    repair

  3. ((c))

    maintain

  4. ((d))

    release

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Answer: ((a))

present

9

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

Compulsion to steal

  1. ((a))

    Megalomania

  2. ((b))

    Pyromania

  3. ((c))

    Kleptomania

  4. ((d))

    Nymphomania

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Megalomania

10

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

The workers’ Interests must be protected, _______ they will go on a strike.

  1. ((a))

    and

  2. ((b))

    so

  3. ((c))

    else

  4. ((d))

    but

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

and

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.’

The principals of government schools are being train in leadership skills at the IIM, Ahmedabad from 15th to 24th July.

  1. ((a))

    is being train

  2. ((b))

    are being trained

  3. ((c))

    was been trained

  4. ((d))

    No substitution required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

is being train

12

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

He stopped copying when the examiner warn him.

  1. ((a))

    warn him

  2. ((b))

    copying

  3. ((c))

    He stopped

  4. ((d))

    when the examiner

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

warn him

13

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

HAZARDOUS

  1. ((a))

    certain

  2. ((b))

    secure

  3. ((c))

    bulky

  4. ((d))

    risky

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

certain

14

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

She used to teach dance in a school, did she?

  1. ((a))

    did she

  2. ((b))

    in a school

  3. ((c))

    teach dance

  4. ((d))

    She used to

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

did she

15

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

REMOTE

  1. ((a))

    unlikely

  2. ((b))

    secret

  3. ((c))

    unknown

  4. ((d))

    close

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

unlikely

16

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Loudmouth

  1. ((a))

    One who talks well

  2. ((b))

    One who talks boastfully

  3. ((c))

    One who speaks calmly

  4. ((d))

    One who speaks nervously

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One who talks well

17

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

NEGLECT

  1. ((a))

    taste

  2. ((b))

    care

  3. ((c))

    wish

  4. ((d))

    mock

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

taste

18

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

Why not give him a free hand ______conduct his business?

  1. ((a))

    at

  2. ((b))

    to

  3. ((c))

    in

  4. ((d))

    for

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

at

19

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

I have lost my school diary; I can’t find it nowhere.

  1. ((a))

    wherever

  2. ((b))

    everywhere

  3. ((c))

    anywhere

  4. ((d))

    somewhere

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

wherever

20

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

She is capable to do better but she lacks confidence.

  1. ((a))

    She is capable

  2. ((b))

    but she

  3. ((c))

    lacks confidence

  4. ((d))

    to do better

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

She is capable

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.

Namita did not have enough cash. She did not (1) _____ a credit card either. She found herself in a (2) ______ . She had the contact number of a (3) ______  friend whom she called for help. Her friend came (4) ______ and settled the bill. Namita thanked her and expressed her (5) _______ . She promised to return the money to her friend soon.

21

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

  1. ((a))

    has

  2. ((b))

    having

  3. ((c))

    have

  4. ((d))

    had

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Answer: ((a))

has

22

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

  1. ((a))

    fix

  2. ((b))

    puzzle

  3. ((c))

    pressure

  4. ((d))

    trouble

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fix

23

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

  1. ((a))

    near

  2. ((b))

    intimate

  3. ((c))

    direct

  4. ((d))

    close

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

near

24

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

  1. ((a))

    purposely

  2. ((b))

    regularly

  3. ((c))

    immediately

  4. ((d))

    slowly

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

purposely

25

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

  1. ((a))

    solitude

  2. ((b))

    gratitude

  3. ((c))

    aptitude

  4. ((d))

    attitude

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

solitude

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

26

Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27

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

5 * 7 * 36 * 18 * 2 * 8

  1. ((a))

    ×, +, -, ÷, =

  2. ((b))

    ×, +, ÷, -, =

  3. ((c))

    ×, -, +, ÷, =

  4. ((d))

    ÷, ×, -, +, =

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

×, +, -, ÷, =

28

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

Mango : Fruits :: Cauliflower : ?

  1. ((a))

    Plants

  2. ((b))

    Cabbage

  3. ((c))

    Vegetables

  4. ((d))

    Cook

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Plants

29

Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

YKS, VHP, SEM, ?, MYG

  1. ((a))

    PDI

  2. ((b))

    PCK

  3. ((c))

    QBJ

  4. ((d))

    PBJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PDI

30

Five objects A, B, C, D and E are of different weights. The weight of B is double the weight of E. The weight of C is three times the weight of A. D's weight is four times the weight of C. The weight of B is half the weight of D. Which object is the heaviest among all?

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    E

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B

31

In a certain code language, 'NOISE' Is written as '59141519'. How will 'DORMANT' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    141314151922

  2. ((b))

    141317151920

  3. ((c))

    182614151820

  4. ((d))

    141314151820

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

141314151922

32

In a certain code language, ‘PRICK’ is written as 'QTLGP’, and ‘DOUBLE’ is written as 'EQXFQK'. How will ‘ACEGARD' be written in that language ?

  1. ((a))

    BEHKFXK

  2. ((b))

    BDFHBSE

  3. ((c))

    BEGKFYL

  4. ((d))

    BEHLGZK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BEHKFXK

33

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

71250
101153
1215?
  1. ((a))

    61

  2. ((b))

    77

  3. ((c))

    82

  4. ((d))

    69

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

61

34

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.

QUEEN : TRBBQ :: PITCH : ?

  1. ((a))

    SLWFK

  2. ((b))

    GMOTK

  3. ((c))

    KRGXY

  4. ((d))

    SFWFK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SLWFK

35

Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, Il and Ill. 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 engineers are doctors.

All doctors are lawyers.

No lawyer is a dancer.

Conclusions:

I. No doctor is a dancer.

Il. No engineer is dancer,

Ill. Some lawyers are engineers.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusions I and III follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    All of the conclusions follow

  4. ((d))

    None of the conclusions follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusions I and III follow

36

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

Brothers, Sisters, Fathers

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

40, 40, 42, 126, 130, ?

  1. ((a))

    260

  2. ((b))

    275

  3. ((c))

    452

  4. ((d))

    650

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

260

38

Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39

In a certain code language, 'PLAN' is written as ‘KOZM’. How will 'FLICK' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    UORXP

  2. ((b))

    UQRXR

  3. ((c))

    UOZXP

  4. ((d))

    WNRXP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UORXP

40

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

41

In a certain code language, 'CLOT' is written as '6243040'. How will 'MOSAIC' be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    2630382186

  2. ((b))

    2630382206

  3. ((c))

    2830382183

  4. ((d))

    2632362186

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2630382186

42

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:

Some beds are tables.

All beds are chairs.

Conclusions:

I. Some chairs are tables.

Il. No chair is a table.

  1. ((a))

    Either conclusion I or II 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))

Either conclusion I or II follows

43

Select the option figure which is embedded in the given figure as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

44

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

35, 50, 80, 125, 185, ?

  1. ((a))

    220

  2. ((b))

    257

  3. ((c))

    238

  4. ((d))

    260

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

220

45

Six girls K, L, M, N, O and P are sitting in a straight line facing north. L is between P and K. O is third to the left of K. N is third to right of L. K is to the immediate left of M. M is between K and N. Who is sitting between O and L?

  1. ((a))

    M

  2. ((b))

    N

  3. ((c))

    P

  4. ((d))

    K

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M

46

Eight friends P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting anticlockwise around a circular table in the same sequence at equal distances facing the center of the table. If T is sitting in the north-east direction, then who is sitting in the west direction?

  1. ((a))

    U

  2. ((b))

    S

  3. ((c))

    P

  4. ((d))

    W

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

U

47

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

5 : 61  :: 8 : ?

  1. ((a))

    145

  2. ((b))

    141

  3. ((c))

    152

  4. ((d))

    204

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

145

48

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49

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

Meter : Millimeter :: Kilogram : ?

  1. ((a))

    Weight

  2. ((b))

    Quintal

  3. ((c))

    Pound

  4. ((d))

    Gram

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Weight

50

Which two numbers (Not Digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

64 - 24 ÷ 3 + 32 × 12 = 158

  1. ((a))

    12 and 32

  2. ((b))

    12 and 3

  3. ((c))

    64 and 12

  4. ((d))

    32 and 64

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 and 32

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

51

A solid metallic cylinder with a base radius of 3 cm and a height 120 of cm is melted and recast into a sphere of radius r cm. What is the value of r if there is a 10% metal loss in the conversion?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    13.5

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

52

The value of 31445 of 56413÷15(310+2115)(213 of 112)\rm \frac{3 \frac{1}{4} - \frac{4}{5} \ of \ \frac{5}{6}}{4 \frac{1}{3} \div \frac{1}{5} - \left( \frac{3}{10} + 21 \frac{1}{5} \right)} - \left( 2 \frac{1}{3} \ of \ 1 \frac{1}{2} \right)  is

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

53

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.

Number of Male and Female employees of a Company working in Five Offices.

In which office of the company is the number of male employees 25% more than the average number of female employees in all five offices?

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    E

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

54

Pipes A, B and C can fill a tank in 30 hours, 36 hours and 28 hours, respectively, All the three pipes were opened simultaneously. If A and C were closed 5 hours and 8 hours, respectively, before the tank was filled completely, then in how many hours was the tank filled ?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

55

If the mean of the distribution is 24.6, then the value of x is

Class0-1010-2020-3030-4040-50
Frequency61215x5
  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

56

A and B can do a certain work in 12 and 18 days. respectively. They work together for 5 days. The remaining work was completed by C alone in 271227 \frac{1}{2} days, What part of the same work can be completed by A, B and C together in 6 days?

  1. ((a))

    56\frac{5}{6}

  2. ((b))

    910\frac{9}{10}

  3. ((c))

    1415\frac{14}{15}

  4. ((d))

    2930\frac{29}{30}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

56\frac{5}{6}

57

A sum of Rs. 4,000 is lent at 10% p.a., interest compounded annually. What is the difference between the compound interest for the 2nd year and the 3rd year?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 45.00

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 46.50

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 45.40

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 44.00

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 45.00

58

The speed of a bus without stoppages is 40 km/h and with stoppages is 32 km/h. How many minutes per hour does the bus stop? 

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

59

An article is sold at a profit of 25%. If both the cost price and the selling price of the article are increased by Rs. 200, then the profit percentage is 20%. What is the original cost price of the article?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 800

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 900

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 750

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 840

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 800

60

A dealer sells an article by allowing a 20% discount on its marked price and still gains 12%. If the cost price of the article is Rs. 750, then its marked price (in Rs.) is

  1. ((a))

    1,050

  2. ((b))

    1,025

  3. ((c))

    1,150

  4. ((d))

    1,125

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1,050

61

The price of an article increases by 20% every year. If the difference between the price of the article at the end of the third year and at the end of the fourth year is Rs. 324, what is the price of the article at the end of the second year ?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,350

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,180

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,260

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,350

62

If a person walks with a speed of 8138 \frac{1}{3}m/sec, he reaches his destination on time. He covers 23\frac{2}{3}part of the journey in 58\frac{5}{8} part of time. With what speed (in km/h) should he cover the remaining distance to reach the destination on time.

  1. ((a))

    262326 \frac{2}{3}

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    281328 \frac{1}{3}

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

262326 \frac{2}{3}

63

The value of 120 ÷ [13 + {47 - (36 - 36 ÷ 9 of 2 × 3)}] is

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

64

A sum of Rs. 12,384 is divided between A, B, C and D such that the ratio of the shares of A and B is 3 : 4, that of B and C is 5 : 6, and that of C and D is 8 : 9. What is the share of C ? 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2,880

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 3,888

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3,456

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 2,160

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2,880

65

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.

Number of Male and Female employees of a Company working in Five Offices

If 45% of the female employees in office C are transferred to office B, then the number of male employees in office E is what percentage more than the female employees in office B?

  1. ((a))

    111911 \frac{1}{9} %

  2. ((b))

    12.5%

  3. ((c))

    12%

  4. ((d))

    10%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

111911 \frac{1}{9} %

66

If (a + b) : (b + c) : (c + a) = 15 : 14 : 11, and a + b + c = 40, then what is the value of (3a + b - 4c) ? 

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

67

The difference between the areas of two concentric circles is 88 cm2. If the radius of the inner circle is 6 cm, then the area (in cm2) of the larger circle is closest to: (Take π = 22/7)

  1. ((a))

    196

  2. ((b))

    201

  3. ((c))

    197

  4. ((d))

    198

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

196

68

When an article is sold for Rs. 531, there is a gain of 18%, If it is sold for Rs. 486, then there will be a

  1. ((a))

    gain of 8% 

  2. ((b))

    gain of 10%

  3. ((c))

    loss of 10%

  4. ((d))

    loss of 8%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

gain of 8% 

69

A certain sum amounts to Rs. 4,600 after 5 years and to Rs. 6,000 after 8 years at the same rate of simple interest per annum. What will be the simple interest on a sum of Rs. 8,500 for 6126 \frac{1}{2} years at the same rate?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 10,515

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 10,215

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 11,375

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 11,460

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 10,515

70

The value of 23÷(4512)×1825(45÷56 of 223)+315÷85×25\rm \frac{2}{3} \div \left( \frac{4}{5} - \frac{1}{2} \right) \times \frac{18}{25} - \left( \frac{4}{5} \div \frac{5}{6} \ of \ 2 \frac{2}{3} \right) + 3 \frac{1}{5} \div \frac{8}{5} \times \frac{2}{5}  is

  1. ((a))

    3153 \frac{1}{5}

  2. ((b))

    4254 \frac{2}{5}

  3. ((c))

    32253 \frac{2}{25}

  4. ((d))

    21252 \frac{1}{25}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3153 \frac{1}{5}

71

Let x be the least number between 56,000 and 60,000 which when divided by 40, 45, 50 and 55 leaves a remainder of 23 in each case. What is the sum of the digits of x ? 

  1. ((a))

    23

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    26

  4. ((d))

    19

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Answer: ((a))

23

72

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.

Number of Male and Female employees of a Company working in Five Offices

The total number of female employees of the company in offices B, D and E is what percentage less than the total number of male employees in offices A, B, C and E (correct to one decimal place)?

  1. ((a))

    24.4%

  2. ((b))

    32.4%

  3. ((c))

    36.5%

  4. ((d))

    35.2%

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Answer: ((a))

24.4%

73

The average weight of all the students in a class is 55 kg. The ratio of the average weight of boys to that of girls is 5 : 4. If 40% of the students are boys and the rest are girls, then what is the average weight (in kg) of boys?

  1. ((a))

    62.5

  2. ((b))

    65

  3. ((c))

    66

  4. ((d))

    60.8

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Answer: ((a))

62.5

74

The average of the 3-digit numbers 524, 466, 3x4, and x52 is 529. What is the average of (10x + 7) and (14x - 9) ? 

  1. ((a))

    83

  2. ((b))

    71

  3. ((c))

    59

  4. ((d))

    68

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Answer: ((a))

83

75

The ratio of copper and zinc in alloy A is 5 : 7 and that in alloy B is 4 : 5. A and B are taken in the ratio of 1 : 2 and mixed to form a new alloy C. What part of C is copper? 

  1. ((a))

    47108\frac{47}{108}

  2. ((b))

    512\frac{5}{12}

  3. ((c))

    49\frac{4}{9}

  4. ((d))

    61108\frac{61}{108}

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Answer: ((a))

47108\frac{47}{108}

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

'Peti' or the day of repentance is an important day of the _____ calendar.

  1. ((a))

    Parsi

  2. ((b))

    Buddhist

  3. ((c))

    Jain

  4. ((d))

    Christian

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Answer: ((a))

Parsi

77

Which of the following works was written by Bernardin Evaristo?

  1. ((a))

    Ducks, Newburyport

  2. ((b))

    10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World)

  3. ((c))

    An Orchestra of Minorities

  4. ((d))

    Girl, Woman, Other

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Answer: ((a))

Ducks, Newburyport

78

In which year the post of National Security Advisor was created in India?

  1. ((a))

    2000

  2. ((b))

    1998

  3. ((c))

    2003

  4. ((d))

    1999

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Answer: ((a))

2000

79

Which of the following states has implemented a programme for tree plantation under the name 'Haritha Haram’?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh 

  3. ((c))

    Rajasthan

  4. ((d))

    Telangana

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Answer: ((a))

Bihar

80

Which of the following is another name of folic acid?

  1. ((a))

    Lactic acid

  2. ((b))

    Pteroylglutamic acid

  3. ((c))

    Ascorbic acid

  4. ((d))

    Glycolic acid

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Answer: ((a))

Lactic acid

81

Which of the following rivers has Spiti river as its subsidiary?

  1. ((a))

    Chenab

  2. ((b))

    Ravi

  3. ((c))

    Sutlej

  4. ((d))

    Beas

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Answer: ((a))

Chenab

82

Which of the following countries was the second largest source of Foreign Direct Investment in India in FY 2019-20 ?

  1. ((a))

    Mauritius

  2. ((b))

    China

  3. ((c))

    The US

  4. ((d))

    The UK 

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Answer: ((a))

Mauritius

83

K Srikanth, who was recommended for the Khel Ratna Award in June 2020, is a professional ______player. 

  1. ((a))

    table tennis

  2. ((b))

    golf

  3. ((c))

    football

  4. ((d))

    badminton

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Answer: ((a))

table tennis

84

To which of the following states do 'Kajali Paintings’, in which no brush is used, traditionally belong?

  1. ((a))

    Jharkhand

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

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Answer: ((a))

Jharkhand

85

Who is the author of the book 'Quichotte'?

  1. ((a))

    Vikram Seth

  2. ((b))

    Salman Rushdie

  3. ((c))

    Kiran Desai

  4. ((d))

    Margaret Atwood

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Answer: ((a))

Vikram Seth

86

Which of the following is a tributary of Yamuna river?

  1. ((a))

    Gandak

  2. ((b))

    Son

  3. ((c))

    Ghaghra

  4. ((d))

    Chambal

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Answer: ((a))

Gandak

87

As per the Union Budget, 2020-21, a resident Indian Individual with an annual taxable income above Rs.15 lakh will pay tax at the rate of _____ %.

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    30

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Answer: ((a))

10

88

Which of the following is a PAN-India electronic trading portal aimed at integrating the existing media for agricultural products in India?

  1. ((a))

    e-ANNA

  2. ((b))

    e-BAZAAR

  3. ((c))

    e-NAM

  4. ((d))

    e-KRISHI

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Answer: ((a))

e-ANNA

89

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana provides life insurance cover of _______ to all holders of bank accounts.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 3 Lakh 

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2 Lakh

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 5 Lakh

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 4 Lakh

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 3 Lakh 

90

Who among the following nationalist leaders was popularly known as 'Deshbandhu'? 

  1. ((a))

    Dadabhai Naoroji

  2. ((b))

    Chittaranjan Das

  3. ((c))

    Ashutosh Mukherjee

  4. ((d))

    Madan Mohan Malaviya

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Answer: ((a))

Dadabhai Naoroji

91

Which of the following is the only water-soluble vitamin that can be stored in the liver for many years?

  1. ((a))

    Vitamin B-12

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin C

  3. ((c))

    Vitamin K

  4. ((d))

    Vitamin D

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Answer: ((a))

Vitamin B-12

92

In April 2020, Aerobiosys Innovations declared the development of a was named ‘Jeevan Lite’.

  1. ((a))

    ventilator

  2. ((b))

    personal protective equipment (PPE) kit

  3. ((c))

    face mask based on Nano technology

  4. ((d))

    contact tracing mobile application

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Answer: ((a))

ventilator

93

In which year was the Value Added Tax introduced in India? 

  1. ((a))

    2007

  2. ((b))

    2005

  3. ((c))

    2002

  4. ((d))

    2010

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Answer: ((a))

2007

94

Who among the following Gupta rulers married a girl from the Lichchhavi clan?

  1. ((a))

    Samudragupta

  2. ((b))

    Sri Gupta

  3. ((c))

    Chandragupta-l

  4. ((d))

    Ramagupta

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Answer: ((a))

Samudragupta

95

Which of the following was the first language conferred with the status of Classical Language in India? 

  1. ((a))

    Kannada

  2. ((b))

    Sanskrit

  3. ((c))

    Tamil

  4. ((d))

    Malayalam

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Answer: ((a))

Kannada

96

Which of the following is one of the six pollutants under Kyoto Protocol regulations?

  1. ((a))

    Chlorine

  2. ((b))

    Phosgene

  3. ((c))

    Carbon monoxide

  4. ((d))

    Perfluorocarbons

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Answer: ((a))

Chlorine

97

Which of the following cities became the capital of Bahamani sultanate immediately after its foundation? 

  1. ((a))

    Devagiri

  2. ((b))

    Daulatabad

  3. ((c))

    Ahsanabad

  4. ((d))

    Berar

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Answer: ((a))

Devagiri

98

Which of the following companies has developed a braille keyboard named ‘TalkBack’?

  1. ((a))

    Google

  2. ((b))

    Apple

  3. ((c))

    Microsoft

  4. ((d))

    Huawei

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Answer: ((a))

Google

99

With which of the following games/sports is the ‘Sultan Azlan Shah Cup’ associated?

  1. ((a))

    Tennis

  2. ((b))

    Hockey

  3. ((c))

    Kabaddi

  4. ((d))

    Shooting

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Answer: ((a))

Tennis

100

The Gitanjali Literary Prize is awarded in association with which country?

  1. ((a))

    Germany

  2. ((b))

    England

  3. ((c))

    France

  4. ((d))

    The US

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Answer: ((a))

Germany

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