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SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) 2023 Previous Year Paper Shift 2

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Session 1 (40 questions)

Question 1

निम्नलिखित दंड आलेख में 2004 और 2009 के बीच एक कंपनी द्वारा पांच कॉस्मेटिक उत्पादों की बिक्री को (पैक की लाख संख्या में) दर्शाया गया है। दंड आलेख का अध्ययन कीजिए और उसके आधार पर प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए।

संदर्भ: Sales (in lakh number of packs) of five different products of Cosmetic company during 2004 and 2009 = 2004 और 2009 के दौरान कॉस्मेटिक कंपनी के पांच अलग-अलग उत्पादों की बिक्री (पैक की लाख संख्या में), Sales (in lakh number of packs) = बिक्री (पैक की लाख संख्या में), Cosmetic products = कॉस्मेटिक उत्पाद, Lipstics - लिपस्टिक, Nail Art - नेल आर्ट, Hair color - हेयर कलर, Eye-liners - आइ लाइनर, Mascara - मसकारा

2004 की तुलना में 2009 में सभी कॉस्मेटिक उत्पादों की मिलाकर औसत बिक्री में प्रतिशत वृद्धि (निकटतम पूर्णांक तक सन्निकटित) कितनी है?

question figure
  1. AOption (a)

    36%

  2. BOption (b)

    30%

  3. COption (c)

    28%

  4. DOption (d)

    33%

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

30%

Explanation not yet available.

Question 2

What is the value of [Formula above]

  1. AOption (a)

    2

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    3

  4. DOption (d)

    4

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

4

Explanation not yet available.

Question 3

The average score of 22 players in an IPL match is 72. Out of these 22 players, the average score of 10 players is 80, the next 5 players got an average score of 75 and the rest 5 players got an average of 55. Then the average score of the remaining two players is:

  1. AOption (a)

    65

  2. BOption (b)

    67

  3. COption (c)

    72

  4. DOption (d)

    80

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

67

Explanation not yet available.

Question 4

The product of two numbers is 4107. If the HCF of these numbers is 37, then the greater number is:

  1. AOption (a)

    111

  2. BOption (b)

    74

  3. COption (c)

    185

  4. DOption (d)

    37

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

111

Explanation not yet available.

Question 5

If the diameter of a solid sphere is 42 cm, then the surface area of the sphere is: ( use π = 22/7 )

  1. AOption (a)

    5854 cm²

  2. BOption (b)

    3256 cm²

  3. COption (c)

    5544 cm²

  4. DOption (d)

    6897 cm²

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

5544 cm²

Explanation not yet available.

Question 6

A and B can do a piece of work in 18 and 36 days, respectively. They start working together but A leaves after 3 days. How much time will B take to complete the remaining work?

  1. AOption (a)

    22 days

  2. BOption (b)

    24 days

  3. COption (c)

    30 days

  4. DOption (d)

    27 days

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

27 days

Explanation not yet available.

Question 7

जब x = 1 होता है तो y, x + 3 के अनुक्रमानुपाती होता है और y = 8 होता है। जब z = 6 होता है तो x, z के व्युत्क्रमानुपाती होता है और x = 2 होता है। y और z के बीच संबंध ज्ञात कीजिए।

  1. AOption (a)

    (y - 6)/z = 24

  2. BOption (b)

    (y - 6)/z = 12

  3. COption (c)

    z (y - 6) = 12

  4. DOption (d)

    z (y - 6) = 24

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

z (y - 6) = 24

Explanation not yet available.

Question 8

Sandeep drives a distance of 500 metres to a store in 175 seconds. Then he drives 400 metres to another store in 125 seconds. What is his average speed (in m/s)?

  1. AOption (a)

    3.5

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    2.5

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

3

Explanation not yet available.

Question 9

A taxi goes from city P to city Q at an average speed of 60 km/h. On the return journey, due to traffic, the average speed of the taxi falls by 20 km/h. Find the average speed of a taxi (in km/h) for the entire journey.

  1. AOption (a)

    46

  2. BOption (b)

    40

  3. COption (c)

    42

  4. DOption (d)

    48

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

48

Explanation not yet available.

Question 10

Two places A and B are 60 km apart from each other on a highway. A car starts from A and another car from B at the same time. If they move in the same direction, they meet each other in 6 hours. If they move in the opposite direction towards each other, they meet in 1 hour 30 minutes. Find the speeds of the cars (in km/h).

  1. AOption (a)

    15, 18

  2. BOption (b)

    15, 20

  3. COption (c)

    25, 15

  4. DOption (d)

    25, 20

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

25, 15

Explanation not yet available.

Question 11

A conical tent is set to accommodate 15 persons. Each person must have 5 square metres of space on the ground and 30 cubic metres of air to breathe. What is the height of the cone?

  1. AOption (a)

    15 m

  2. BOption (b)

    22 m

  3. COption (c)

    13 m

  4. DOption (d)

    18 m

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

18 m

Explanation not yet available.

Question 12

A thief is spotted by a policeman from a distance of 249 m. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. Assuming the speed of the thief is 4 m/s and that of the policeman is 7 m/s, how far the thief would have run before he is overtaken by the policeman?

  1. AOption (a)

    521 m

  2. BOption (b)

    332 m

  3. COption (c)

    747 m

  4. DOption (d)

    249 m

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

332 m

Explanation not yet available.

Question 13

Find the simple interest on ₹8,000 at the rate of 10% per annum in 6 years.

  1. AOption (a)

    ₹4,200

  2. BOption (b)

    ₹4,400

  3. COption (c)

    ₹4,800

  4. DOption (d)

    ₹4,600

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

₹4,800

Explanation not yet available.

Question 14

By selling at a loss of 12% instead of a loss of 18% an article sells for ₹120 more. Find its CP.

  1. AOption (a)

    ₹2,100

  2. BOption (b)

    ₹2,000

  3. COption (c)

    ₹1,500

  4. DOption (d)

    ₹1,800

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

₹2,000

Explanation not yet available.

Question 15

If due to a 12% decrease in the price of sugar, Akshat can buy 7 kg more sugar for ₹1,200, then find the actual price (in ₹) of sugar. (Rounded off to 2 decimal places)

  1. AOption (a)

    23.38

  2. BOption (b)

    28.25

  3. COption (c)

    25.79

  4. DOption (d)

    26.35

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

23.38

Explanation not yet available.

Question 16

The ratio of number of students in schools A and B is 5 : 8. If the number of students in schools A and B is increased by 20% and 15%, respectively, find the new ratio of students in schools A and B, respectively.

  1. AOption (a)

    15 : 23

  2. BOption (b)

    15 : 13

  3. COption (c)

    13 : 15

  4. DOption (d)

    12 : 13

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

15 : 23

Explanation not yet available.

Question 17

Study the following table carefully and answer the question that follows. The table shows the total production (in thousands) of Company 1, Company 2, Company 3 and Company 4 in four different years.

YearTotal production of Company 1Total production of Company 2Total production of Company 3Total production of Company 4
201965766476
202088857268
202184756896
202271847672

Which company has the maximum average of production from the year 2019 to 2022?

  1. AOption (a)

    Company 2

  2. BOption (b)

    Company 4

  3. COption (c)

    Company 1

  4. DOption (d)

    Company 3

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Company 2

Explanation not yet available.

Question 18

Working 6 hours a day, 15 persons can complete a certain work in 26 days. In how many days would 13 persons complete the same work, working 10 hours a day?

  1. AOption (a)

    17

  2. BOption (b)

    15

  3. COption (c)

    20

  4. DOption (d)

    18

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

18

Explanation not yet available.

Question 19

Raman buys an article for ₹1,00,000 and sells it to Mohit for ₹1,20,000. Mohit again sells the same article to Rashmi for ₹1,00,000. What is the percentage loss faced by Mohit?

  1. AOption (a)

    16 ⅔%

  2. BOption (b)

    18 ⅓%

  3. COption (c)

    20%

  4. DOption (d)

    15%

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

16 ⅔%

Explanation not yet available.

Question 20

A bank offers compound interest at the rate 5% per annum calculated half yearly on its deposits. A customer deposits ₹2,400 each on 1st January and 1st July of a year. Find the amount he received at the end of the year.

  1. AOption (a)

    ₹180.50

  2. BOption (b)

    ₹4,981.50

  3. COption (c)

    ₹181.50

  4. DOption (d)

    ₹4,081.50

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

₹4,981.50

Explanation not yet available.

Question 21

Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following figure series were to be continued?

question figure
  1. AOption (a)

    8 E D A ☆

  2. BOption (b)

    8 E C A ◻

  3. COption (c)

    8 D A E ☆

  4. DOption (d)

    ☆ D A C 8

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

8 D A E ☆

Explanation not yet available.

Question 22

The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper is cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?

question figure
  1. AOption (a)

    ○ ▽ ○ ▽ □ ▭ □ ▭ ○ △ ○ △ ▽ ○ ○ ▽ □ ▭ □ ▭ △ ○ ○ △

  2. BOption (b)

    ▽ ○ ○ ▽ □ ▭ □ ▭ △ ○ ○ △ ▽ ○ ○ ▽ □ ▭ □ ▭ △ ○ ○ △

  3. COption (c)

    △ ○ ○ △ □ ▭ □ ▭ ▽ ○ ○ ▽ ▽ ○ ○ ▽ □ ▭ □ ▭ △ ○ ○ △

  4. DOption (d)

    ▽ ○ ▽ ○ □ ▭ □ ▭ △ ○ △ ○ ▽ ○ ○ ▽ □ ▭ □ ▭ △ ○ ○ △

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

▽ ○ ○ ▽ □ ▭ □ ▭ △ ○ ○ △ ▽ ○ ○ ▽ □ ▭ □ ▭ △ ○ ○ △

Explanation not yet available.

Question 23

In a certain code language, 'DROP' is coded as '9375' and 'POND' is coded as '7839'. What is the code for 'N' in the given code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    7

  3. COption (c)

    8

  4. DOption (d)

    9

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

8

Explanation not yet available.

Question 24

2 is related to 5 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 6 is related to 37. To which of the following is 9 related to, following the same logic?

  1. AOption (a)

    81

  2. BOption (b)

    83

  3. COption (c)

    82

  4. DOption (d)

    84

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

82

Explanation not yet available.

Question 25

If 4 December 1987 is a Friday, then what will be the day of the week on 12 December 2009?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sunday

  2. BOption (b)

    Friday

  3. COption (c)

    Wednesday

  4. DOption (d)

    Saturday

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Saturday

Explanation not yet available.

Question 26

Ranjan, Pari, Yash, Charu, Reetu and Gunjan are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Ranjan sits 3rd to the left of Pari. Yash sits 2nd to the left of Ranjan. Charu sits 2nd to the right of Ranjan. Reetu is an immediate neighbour of Charu. Who sits 2nd to the right of Pari?

  1. AOption (a)

    Yash

  2. BOption (b)

    Reetu

  3. COption (c)

    Gunjan

  4. DOption (d)

    Charu

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Gunjan

Explanation not yet available.

Question 27

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below. M L f 5 N 2 q 2 N

question figure
  1. AOption (a)

    S p 2 И 5 ꟻ ⅃

  2. BOption (b)

    q 2 S И Ƨ ꟻ L

  3. COption (c)

    S p S И Ƨ ꟻ ⅃

  4. DOption (d)

    S p Ƨ N Ƨ ꟻ ⅃

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

S p S И Ƨ ꟻ ⅃

Explanation not yet available.

Question 28

What should come in place of '?' in the given series? 8 27 84 255 768 ?

  1. AOption (a)

    2235

  2. BOption (b)

    2297

  3. COption (c)

    2307

  4. DOption (d)

    2271

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

2307

Explanation not yet available.

Question 29

Read the given statement(s) 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 statement(s). Statements: Some cows are crows. Some crows are elephants. Conclusions: (I) Some cows are elephants. (II) All crows are elephants.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusion (I) is follows.

  2. BOption (b)

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) is follows.

  3. COption (c)

    Only conclusion (II) is follows.

  4. DOption (d)

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) are follows.

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) is follows.

Explanation not yet available.

Question 30

What should come in place of ? in the given series? 108 103 98 93 88 ?

  1. AOption (a)

    82

  2. BOption (b)

    83

  3. COption (c)

    84

  4. DOption (d)

    81

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

83

Explanation not yet available.

Question 31

If 'A' stands for '+', 'B' stands for '×', 'C' stands for '–' and 'D' stands for '÷', what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 27 B 3 A (54 A 2) B 10 D 7 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    161

  2. BOption (b)

    167

  3. COption (c)

    153

  4. DOption (d)

    159

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

161

Explanation not yet available.

Question 32

What should come in place of ? in the given series? 227 226 218 191 127 ?

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    4

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

2

Explanation not yet available.

Question 33

PD 17, TH 19 से एक निश्चित प्रकार से संबंधित है। उसी प्रकार, HK 23, LO 29 से संबंधित है। समान तर्क का अनुसरण करते हुए FJ 11 निम्नलिखित में से किससे संबंधित है?

  1. AOption (a)

    IM 13

  2. BOption (b)

    HL 17

  3. COption (c)

    IN 15

  4. DOption (d)

    JN 13

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

JN 13

Explanation not yet available.

Question 34

What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? BPR, FRV, JTZ, NVD, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    QYG

  2. BOption (b)

    SXI

  3. COption (c)

    QXG

  4. DOption (d)

    RXH

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

RXH

Explanation not yet available.

Question 35

What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? ZKP, DHR, HET, LBV, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    PYX

  2. BOption (b)

    QZY

  3. COption (c)

    RYX

  4. DOption (d)

    QYZ

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

PYX

Explanation not yet available.

Question 36

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 — Operations on 13 such as adding / subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed) (32, 99, 67) (22, 77, 55)

  1. AOption (a)

    53, 98, 33

  2. BOption (b)

    23, 87, 64

  3. COption (c)

    35, 87, 12

  4. DOption (d)

    12, 45, 14

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

23, 87, 64

Explanation not yet available.

Question 37

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion/s logically follow/s from the given statements. Statements: Some alphabets are chairs. Some chairs are high. All high are buildings. Conclusion I: Some alphabets are buildings. Conclusion II: Some high are buildings.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusion (II) is follow.

  2. BOption (b)

    Only conclusion (I) is follow.

  3. COption (c)

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) are follow.

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) is follow.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only conclusion (II) is follow.

Explanation not yet available.

Question 38

What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? JVC, LXD, NZE, PBF, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    QCF

  2. BOption (b)

    RDG

  3. COption (c)

    SCH

  4. DOption (d)

    QDH

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

RDG

Explanation not yet available.

Question 39

In a certain code language, 'CRAFT' is coded as 'DSBGU' and 'FRIDAY' is coded as 'GSJEBZ'. What is the code for 'MANGO' in the given code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    NBOHP

  2. BOption (b)

    MBPGQ

  3. COption (c)

    NCOGQ

  4. DOption (d)

    MCOGP

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

NBOHP

Explanation not yet available.

Question 40

What will come in the place of '?' in the following equation, if '+' and '–' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged? 83 + 17 ÷ 4 – 64 × 16 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    29

  2. BOption (b)

    9

  3. COption (c)

    19

  4. DOption (d)

    18

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

19

Explanation not yet available.

Session 2 (50 questions)

Question 41

How many countries participated in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022?

  1. AOption (a)

    18

  2. BOption (b)

    14

  3. COption (c)

    16

  4. DOption (d)

    12

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

16

Explanation not yet available.

Question 42

‘Wings of Fire’ is the autobiography of a former president of India. Who is he?

  1. AOption (a)

    Shankar Dayal Sharma

  2. BOption (b)

    APJ Abdul Kalam

  3. COption (c)

    Zakir Hussain

  4. DOption (d)

    VV Giri

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

APJ Abdul Kalam

Explanation not yet available.

Question 43

In which of the following states is the Statue of Unity situated?

  1. AOption (a)

    Gujarat

  2. BOption (b)

    Rajasthan

  3. COption (c)

    Maharashtra

  4. DOption (d)

    Punjab

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Gujarat

Explanation not yet available.

Question 44

When was the Defence of India Act enacted?

  1. AOption (a)

    1920

  2. BOption (b)

    1918

  3. COption (c)

    1915

  4. DOption (d)

    1921

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

1915

Explanation not yet available.

Question 45

Which festival brings out the fusion rich culture of Chhattisgarh and Odisha?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rath Yatra

  2. BOption (b)

    Bastar Goncha

  3. COption (c)

    Shoolini fair

  4. DOption (d)

    Madhavpur fair

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Bastar Goncha

Explanation not yet available.

Question 46

Which flag of the Indian National Congress was adopted in 1931?

  1. AOption (a)

    A two colour flag with charkha made by cloth

  2. BOption (b)

    A tricolour flag made by Khadi with a Charkha symbol

  3. COption (c)

    One colour flag with charkha symbol

  4. DOption (d)

    A blue colour flag made by cloth

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

A tricolour flag made by Khadi with a Charkha symbol

Explanation not yet available.

Question 47

Among the following pairs, which ones denote two scalar quantities?

  1. AOption (a)

    Momentum and Angular velocity

  2. BOption (b)

    Distance and Speed

  3. COption (c)

    Linear momentum and Acceleration

  4. DOption (d)

    Electric field and Force

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Distance and Speed

Explanation not yet available.

Question 48

Which of the following music directors won the Oscar award in the year 2009?

  1. AOption (a)

    Bappi Lahiri

  2. BOption (b)

    AR Rahman

  3. COption (c)

    Vishal Bhardwaj

  4. DOption (d)

    Rajesh Roshan

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

AR Rahman

Explanation not yet available.

Question 49

Which of the following vitamins prevents major birth defects of the brain and spine of a newborn baby?

  1. AOption (a)

    Vitamin E

  2. BOption (b)

    Vitamin A

  3. COption (c)

    Vitamin C

  4. DOption (d)

    Folic acid

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Folic acid

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Question 50

In India, the National Sports Day is celebrated on which date?

  1. AOption (a)

    6th December

  2. BOption (b)

    29th August

  3. COption (c)

    1st September

  4. DOption (d)

    14th November

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

29th August

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Question 51

Who among the following was the founding member of Sri Sai Nataraja Academy of Kuchipudi that offers training and higher studies in Kuchipudi?

  1. AOption (a)

    P Ramadevi

  2. BOption (b)

    Kaushalya Reddy

  3. COption (c)

    Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. DOption (d)

    Aparna Satheesan

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Answer: (a)A.

P Ramadevi

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Question 52

Which of the following playback singers of India received the Padma Shri in 2009 and Padma Bhushan in 2016?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sonu Nigam

  2. BOption (b)

    Abhijit Bhattacharya

  3. COption (c)

    Kumar Sanu Bhattacharjee

  4. DOption (d)

    Udit Narayan Jha

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Udit Narayan Jha

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Question 53

When the ‘trans-boundary economic activities’ of an economy and depreciation are included into account, the aggregate measure is known as ____________.

  1. AOption (a)

    GNP

  2. BOption (b)

    NNP

  3. COption (c)

    PCI

  4. DOption (d)

    GDP

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

GNP

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Question 54

Tamil Nadu’s _____________ marked a national record in men’s long jump in the second AFI National Jumps Competition in March 2023.

  1. AOption (a)

    Suresh Babu

  2. BOption (b)

    Anees Yahiya

  3. COption (c)

    Murali Sreeshankar

  4. DOption (d)

    Jeswin Aldrin

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Answer: (d)D.

Jeswin Aldrin

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Question 55

वसंत ऋतु के आगमन पर _____________ गांव 'बागुरुम्बा (Bagurumba)' के मधुर गायन से झूम उठता हैं।

  1. AOption (a)

    बोडो (Bodo)

  2. BOption (b)

    खासी (Khasi)

  3. COption (c)

    गारो (Garo)

  4. DOption (d)

    कार्बी (Karbi)

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

बोडो (Bodo)

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Question 56

Which mountain range from the following is associated with Rajasthan state?

  1. AOption (a)

    Satpura Range

  2. BOption (b)

    Sahyadri Range

  3. COption (c)

    Aravalli Range

  4. DOption (d)

    Vindhya Range

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Aravalli Range

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Question 57

According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021, which state has the lowest percentage of population being multidimensionally poor?

  1. AOption (a)

    Kerala

  2. BOption (b)

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. COption (c)

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. DOption (d)

    Rajasthan

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Kerala

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Question 58

Which of the following represents disposable income?

  1. AOption (a)

    The income earned by individuals and households after taxes and other deductions

  2. BOption (b)

    The total income earned by businesses and corporations in an economy

  3. COption (c)

    The income earned by individuals through their own business or self-employment

  4. DOption (d)

    The total income earned by individuals and households before taxes and other deductions

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

The income earned by individuals and households after taxes and other deductions

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Question 59

Which of the following states receives rainfall during the winter season?

  1. AOption (a)

    Tamil Nadu

  2. BOption (b)

    Jharkhand

  3. COption (c)

    Maharashtra

  4. DOption (d)

    Rajasthan

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Tamil Nadu

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Question 60

Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Revolution 2020’?

  1. AOption (a)

    Chetan Bhagat

  2. BOption (b)

    Omair Ahmad

  3. COption (c)

    Siddhartha Sarma

  4. DOption (d)

    Joy Goswami

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Chetan Bhagat

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Question 61

Who was our first Prime Minister?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rajendra Prasad

  2. BOption (b)

    Indira Gandhi

  3. COption (c)

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. DOption (d)

    Gulzarilal Nanda

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation not yet available.

Question 62

Which state is ranked fourth in India according to the first Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2021 report of the NITI Aayog?

  1. AOption (a)

    Meghalaya

  2. BOption (b)

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. COption (c)

    Assam

  4. DOption (d)

    Himachal Pradesh

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Madhya Pradesh

Explanation not yet available.

Question 63

Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the division of powers between the Union and the states?

  1. AOption (a)

    9th

  2. BOption (b)

    7th

  3. COption (c)

    5th

  4. DOption (d)

    2nd

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

7th

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Question 64

पथ या सड़क विक्रेताओं (street vendors) ओं के वित्तीय समावेशन के लिए भारत सरकार द्वारा शुरू की गई योजना का नाम क्या है, जिसकी वर्षगांठ का समारोह 9 जुलाई से 31 जुलाई 2022 तक आयोजित किया गया था?

  1. AOption (a)

    पीएम आवासनिधि योजना (PM AVASNidhi Scheme)

  2. BOption (b)

    पीएम स्वाधीन योजना (PM SVAdhin Scheme)

  3. COption (c)

    पीएम स्वनिधि योजना (PM SVANidhi Scheme)

  4. DOption (d)

    पीएम स्वाधार योजना (PM SVAdhar Scheme)

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

पीएम स्वनिधि योजना (PM SVANidhi Scheme)

Explanation not yet available.

Question 65

Renowned _____________ folk dance artist Domar Singh Kunwar, who has dedicated his life to preserving the tradition of the dance for over five decades, was awarded the Padma Shri 2023.

  1. AOption (a)

    Pandwani

  2. BOption (b)

    Raut Nacha

  3. COption (c)

    Natya Nacha

  4. DOption (d)

    Soowa

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Natya Nacha

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Question 66

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Beat around the bush

  1. AOption (a)

    To avoid talking about what is important

  2. BOption (b)

    To talk about important things

  3. COption (c)

    To have patience

  4. DOption (d)

    To avoid people

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

To avoid talking about what is important

Explanation not yet available.

Question 67

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who is kept captive for fulfilment of demands of money or conditions.

  1. AOption (a)

    Doyen

  2. BOption (b)

    Bait

  3. COption (c)

    Hostage

  4. DOption (d)

    Scion

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Hostage

Explanation not yet available.

Question 68

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Peril

  1. AOption (a)

    Danger

  2. BOption (b)

    Entertainment

  3. COption (c)

    Joke

  4. DOption (d)

    Ignorance

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Danger

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Question 69

There is a spelling error in the given sentence. Select the option that contains the INCORRECTLY spelt word. As per manager’s opinion, the laser sprinkler malfuntioned.

  1. AOption (a)

    malfuntioned

  2. BOption (b)

    sprinkler

  3. COption (c)

    laser

  4. DOption (d)

    opinion

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

malfuntioned

Explanation not yet available.

Question 70

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Amiable

  1. AOption (a)

    Restless

  2. BOption (b)

    Unfriendly

  3. COption (c)

    Sad

  4. DOption (d)

    Joyful

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Unfriendly

Explanation not yet available.

Question 71

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. Rahul speaks easily in front of a small group, but he seems ________ before a large audience.

  1. AOption (a)

    ill at ease

  2. BOption (b)

    think ill of

  3. COption (c)

    man of ill repute

  4. DOption (d)

    ill-disposed to

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

ill at ease

Explanation not yet available.

Question 72

Select the most appropriate idiom for the following sentence. He made the business profitable from unprofitable in about a year of joining.

  1. AOption (a)

    Easy come, easy go

  2. BOption (b)

    Throw up

  3. COption (c)

    Turn the corner

  4. DOption (d)

    Still waters run deep

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Turn the corner

Explanation not yet available.

Question 73

Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains a misspelt word. Obesity is rapidly becoming the leading cause of prevantable deaths in the United States.

  1. AOption (a)

    rapidly

  2. BOption (b)

    leading

  3. COption (c)

    obesity

  4. DOption (d)

    prevantable

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

prevantable

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Question 74

Identify and correct the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence. Sliding each bead from one side to the other, the student used the abacus to count out the nember of days in a week.

  1. AOption (a)

    beed

  2. BOption (b)

    number

  3. COption (c)

    Slaiding

  4. DOption (d)

    abacuss

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

number

Explanation not yet available.

Question 75

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement required’. Very early in the morning, at the beginning of January, Opu was lying in bed waiting for the sun having rose.

  1. AOption (a)

    waited for the sun rising

  2. BOption (b)

    waited for the sun having rose

  3. COption (c)

    No improvement required

  4. DOption (d)

    waiting for the sun to rise

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

waiting for the sun to rise

Explanation not yet available.

Question 76

Choose the sentence that contains an error.

  1. AOption (a)

    I love the taste of fresh strawberries in the summer.

  2. BOption (b)

    She is the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

  3. COption (c)

    He is chef who specialises in Italian cuisine.

  4. DOption (d)

    The Earth revolves around the Sun.

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

He is chef who specialises in Italian cuisine.

Explanation not yet available.

Question 77

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement required’. Newton, after seeing the apple falling from a tree, began to wonder whether if it moved towards the earth and not upwards towards the sky.

  1. AOption (a)

    No improvement required

  2. BOption (b)

    began to wonder whether

  3. COption (c)

    began his wondering how

  4. DOption (d)

    began to wonder why

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

began to wonder why

Explanation not yet available.

Question 78

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the following sentence. They serve stuffed garlic bread and molten chocolate in the birthday party of their son, Parth, last week.

  1. AOption (a)

    served

  2. BOption (b)

    serves

  3. COption (c)

    are serving

  4. DOption (d)

    be served

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

served

Explanation not yet available.

Question 79

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Barbed

  1. AOption (a)

    Passive

  2. BOption (b)

    Kind

  3. COption (c)

    Gentle

  4. DOption (d)

    Spiteful

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Spiteful

Explanation not yet available.

Question 80

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined segment in the given sentence. I can't believe you let the cat out of the bag about my surprise party!

  1. AOption (a)

    Ask a question

  2. BOption (b)

    Reveal a secret

  3. COption (c)

    Keep a secret

  4. DOption (d)

    Make a joke

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Reveal a secret

Explanation not yet available.

Question 81

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

  1. AOption (a)

    Eternity

  2. BOption (b)

    Longevity

  3. COption (c)

    Impurity

  4. DOption (d)

    Frailty

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Eternity

Explanation not yet available.

Question 82

Parts of the given sentence have been underlined. One of them contains an error. The underlined parts are given as options with some changes. Select the option that correctly rectifies the error. Sohan is the older brother of my best friend.

  1. AOption (a)

    to my

  2. BOption (b)

    an

  3. COption (c)

    elder

  4. DOption (d)

    good

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

elder

Explanation not yet available.

Question 83

Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error. We think of the past history of the world as fixed but of the future as undecided and open to a wealth off possibilities.

  1. AOption (a)

    of the past

  2. BOption (b)

    as undecided

  3. COption (c)

    as fixed

  4. DOption (d)

    wealth off

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

wealth off

Explanation not yet available.

Question 84

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. My teacher told me that / all that / glitters was not gold.

  1. AOption (a)

    My teacher told me that

  2. BOption (b)

    all that

  3. COption (c)

    glitters was not gold

  4. DOption (d)

    No error

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

glitters was not gold

Explanation not yet available.

Question 85

Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error. When I bought the book, I thought it will be interesting.

  1. AOption (a)

    When

  2. BOption (b)

    bought

  3. COption (c)

    will

  4. DOption (d)

    thought

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

will

Explanation not yet available.

Question 86

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Education should be free to all because it is a (1)__ human right. It is essential for the (2)___ of a fully functioning society and for the advancement of humanity. While some argue that education should not be free because it has value or that free education would be a (3)__ on taxpayers, the reality is that education is a public good that (4)__ everyone in society. Not only does education provide individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to participate in the workforce, but it also improves social cohesion and creates more (5)__ citizens.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    lovely

  2. BOption (b)

    precious

  3. COption (c)

    fundamental

  4. DOption (d)

    joyful

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

fundamental

Explanation not yet available.

Question 87

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Education should be free to all because it is a (1)__ human right. It is essential for the (2)___ of a fully functioning society and for the advancement of humanity. While some argue that education should not be free because it has value or that free education would be a (3)__ on taxpayers, the reality is that education is a public good that (4)__ everyone in society. Not only does education provide individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to participate in the workforce, but it also improves social cohesion and creates more (5)__ citizens.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    celebration

  2. BOption (b)

    development

  3. COption (c)

    enthusiasm

  4. DOption (d)

    distribution

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

development

Explanation not yet available.

Question 88

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Education should be free to all because it is a (1)__ human right. It is essential for the (2)___ of a fully functioning society and for the advancement of humanity. While some argue that education should not be free because it has value or that free education would be a (3)__ on taxpayers, the reality is that education is a public good that (4)__ everyone in society. Not only does education provide individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to participate in the workforce, but it also improves social cohesion and creates more (5)__ citizens.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    focus

  2. BOption (b)

    contentment

  3. COption (c)

    burden

  4. DOption (d)

    blessing

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

burden

Explanation not yet available.

Question 89

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Education should be free to all because it is a (1)__ human right. It is essential for the (2)___ of a fully functioning society and for the advancement of humanity. While some argue that education should not be free because it has value or that free education would be a (3)__ on taxpayers, the reality is that education is a public good that (4)__ everyone in society. Not only does education provide individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to participate in the workforce, but it also improves social cohesion and creates more (5)__ citizens.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    sections

  2. BOption (b)

    emphasises

  3. COption (c)

    burdens

  4. DOption (d)

    benefits

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

benefits

Explanation not yet available.

Question 90

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Education should be free to all because it is a (1)__ human right. It is essential for the (2)___ of a fully functioning society and for the advancement of humanity. While some argue that education should not be free because it has value or that free education would be a (3)__ on taxpayers, the reality is that education is a public good that (4)__ everyone in society. Not only does education provide individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to participate in the workforce, but it also improves social cohesion and creates more (5)__ citizens.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    easy going

  2. BOption (b)

    apprehensive

  3. COption (c)

    productive

  4. DOption (d)

    authentic

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

productive

Explanation not yet available.

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