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SSC Selection Post 2024 (Graduate Level) Official Paper (Held On: 21 Jun, 2024 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All eggs are oats.

All oats are buckets.

All buckets are plastics.

Conclusions:

(I) All buckets are eggs.

(II) Some plastics are oats.

(III) All plastics are buckets.

  1. ((a))

    All the conclusions I, II and III follow

  2. ((b))

    Either conclusion I or conclusion III follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

All the conclusions I, II and III follow

2

In a certain code language, ‘RUB’ is written as ‘22118’, and ‘SOW’ is written as ‘231519’. How will ‘WHY’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    231024

  2. ((b))

    25103

  3. ((c))

    23825

  4. ((d))

    25823

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

231024

3

Six numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are written on different faces of a dice. Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Select the number on the face opposite to the one having 1.

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

4

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.

  1. Language
  2. Landlord
  3. Laugh
  4. Landing
  5. Latter
  1. ((a))

    4, 1, 2, 5, 3 

  2. ((b))

    3, 2, 1, 5, 4 

  3. ((c))

    4, 2, 1, 5, 3

  4. ((d))

    3, 1, 2, 5, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4, 1, 2, 5, 3 

5

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

yz_zx_xyx_z_zxzx

  1. ((a))

    zxyxyy

  2. ((b))

    xyzyyy

  3. ((c))

    xyzzxy

  4. ((d))

    xyxzxy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

zxyxyy

6

Three statements are given, followed by Two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 fractions are marts.

No mart is a stud. All studs are frogs.

Conclusions:

I. Some fractions are definitely not studs.

II. Some fractions are definitely not marts.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows

  2. ((b))

    Either conclusion I or II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows

7

In a certain code language, ‘i like apple’ is coded as ‘rt gf po’ and ‘you like orange’ is coded as ‘po bv sd’. How will ‘like’ be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    po

  2. ((b))

    bv

  3. ((c))

    sd

  4. ((d))

    gf

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

po

8

In a certain code language,

‘A + B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’,

‘A − B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’,

‘A × B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’,

‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’.

Based on the above information, how is R related to P if ‘P + Q ÷ R × S − T ÷ U’?

  1. ((a))

    Son’s son

  2. ((b))

    Son’s sister

  3. ((c))

    Son’s daughter

  4. ((d))

    Son’s wife

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Son’s son

9

In a certain code language, some statements are coded as given.

  1. “Economy growth level down” is coded as “77 42 11 36”.
  2. “Slow percentage rate range” is coded as “55 91 23 82”.
  3. “Economy growth rate index range” is coded as “77 64 91 11 82”.
  4. “Economy range level down” is coded as “36 11 42 82”.

What is the code for “55 11 77 23 91”?

  1. ((a))

    Slow growth economy percentage range

  2. ((b))

    Slow economy growth percentage rate

  3. ((c))

    Slow percentage economy growth index

  4. ((d))

    Economy down growth rate slow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Slow growth economy percentage range

10

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

FOREIGN : ROFNGIE :: PRODUCT : ORPTCUD :: BENEFIT : ?

  1. ((a))

    NEBTIEF

  2. ((b))

    NEBFITE

  3. ((c))

    NEBTIFE

  4. ((d))

    NEBETIF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NEBTIEF

11

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

(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Odisha : Odia :: Kerala : ?

  1. ((a))

    Tamil

  2. ((b))

    English

  3. ((c))

    Hindi

  4. ((d))

    Malayalam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil

12

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

A _ _ O U A E I _ _ A _ I _ U A E _ O _

  1. ((a))

    E I U O O E I U

  2. ((b))

    E I O U O E U I

  3. ((c))

    E I U O E O I U

  4. ((d))

    E I O U E O I U

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E I U O O E I U

13

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. Seed
  2. Tree
  3. Furniture
  4. Wood
  5. Plant
  1. ((a))

    1, 2, 5, 4, 3

  2. ((b))

    1, 5, 2, 4, 3

  3. ((c))

    1, 5, 2, 3, 4

  4. ((d))

    1, 5, 4, 2, 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2, 5, 4, 3

14

In a certain code language, ‘REO’ is coded as ‘22919’ and ‘BVL’ is coded as ‘62616’. How will ‘DUX’ be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    72467

  2. ((b))

    83536

  3. ((c))

    82528

  4. ((d))

    74617

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

72467

15

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

Sahara : Libya :: Gobi : ?

  1. ((a))

    India

  2. ((b))

    China

  3. ((c))

    Uzbekistan

  4. ((d))

    Afghanistan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

India

16

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

24.9, 23.6, 21, 17.1, ?, 5.4

  1. ((a))

    10.5

  2. ((b))

    11.9

  3. ((c))

    9.6

  4. ((d))

    12.1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10.5

17

In a certain code language, ‘ASK’ is written as ‘100’, and ‘BAG’ is written as ‘142’. How will ‘DIE’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    134

  2. ((b))

    144

  3. ((c))

    118

  4. ((d))

    126

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

134

18

Identify the figure which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

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

152 + 8 × 16 ÷ 9 – 4 = 309

  1. ((a))

    ÷ and ​–

  2. ((b))

    ÷ and +

  3. ((c))

    – and +

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

÷ and ​–

20

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21

In a certain code language, ‘how are you’ is coded as ‘df yt ui’ and ‘trees are tall’ is coded as ‘ui hk op’. How will ‘are’ be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    ui

  2. ((b))

    df

  3. ((c))

    hk

  4. ((d))

    yt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ui

22

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

(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Clown : Circus :: Doctor : ?

  1. ((a))

    Hospital

  2. ((b))

    Medicine

  3. ((c))

    Patient

  4. ((d))

    Operation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hospital

23

9 is related to 16 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 25 is related to 36. To which of the following is 81 related using the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    49

  2. ((b))

    100

  3. ((c))

    77

  4. ((d))

    121

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49

24

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

In a certain code language,

A + B means ‘A is the mother of B’

A – B means ‘A is the brother of B’

A × B means ‘A is the wife of B’

A # B means ‘A is the father of B’

Based on the above, how is W related to P if ‘W × V # T – R + S × P’?

  1. ((a))

    Wife’s mother’s sister’s daughter

  2. ((b))

    Wife’s mother

  3. ((c))

    Wife’s mother’s mother

  4. ((d))

    Wife’s mother’s sister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wife’s mother’s sister’s daughter

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

In which year did Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan assume office as the first Vice President of India?

  1. ((a))

    1954

  2. ((b))

    1951

  3. ((c))

    1952

  4. ((d))

    1950

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1954

27

The Indian Government scheme, STARS (Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for states) project has signed in agreement with ____________ on 28 January 2021.

  1. ((a))

    European Investment Bank (EIB)

  2. ((b))

    Inter-American Development Bank Group

  3. ((c))

    World Bank

  4. ((d))

    Asian Development Bank

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

European Investment Bank (EIB)

28

Select the INCORRECT statement about Agar.

  1. ((a))

    Agar is used to grow microbes.

  2. ((b))

    Agar, one of the commercial products obtained from red algae, gelidium and gracilaria.

  3. ((c))

    It is used as nutrient and source of fat of bacterial culture.

  4. ((d))

    It is used in preparations of ice-creams and jellies.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Agar is used to grow microbes.

29

An argon positive ion fired towards east gets deflected towards south by a magnetic field. The direction of magnetic field is:

  1. ((a))

    upward

  2. ((b))

    towards north

  3. ((c))

    downward

  4. ((d))

    towards south

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

upward

30

According to the Human Development Index 2021, which neighbouring countries from the following ranked behind India?

  1. ((a))

    Bangladesh

  2. ((b))

    Maldives

  3. ((c))

    Afghanistan

  4. ((d))

    Bhutan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bangladesh

31

Tertiary coals occur in which of the following states in India?

  1. ((a))

    Uttarakhand

  2. ((b))

    Meghalaya

  3. ((c))

    Bihar

  4. ((d))

    Haryana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttarakhand

32

‘Letters from a Father to his Daughter’ was authored by whom among the following freedom fighters?

  1. ((a))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. ((b))

    Subhas Chandra Bose

  3. ((c))

    Mahatma Gandhi

  4. ((d))

    Lal Bahadur Shastri

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jawaharlal Nehru

33

How many components of population change are there which are core to the domain of population studies?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

34

In the context of movement of cells, exocytosis is the process by which:

  1. ((a))

    cells absorb external material by engulfing it with the cell membrane

  2. ((b))

    cell death is brought about through a heavily regulated sequence of events

  3. ((c))

    cells move waste materials from within the cell into the extracellular fluid

  4. ((d))

    a cell takes in the fluids along with dissolved small molecules

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

cells absorb external material by engulfing it with the cell membrane

35

Who among the following was awarded the Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Lifetime Achievement Award, 2014?

  1. ((a))

    Pandit Ravi Shankar

  2. ((b))

    Saraswati Abdul Rane

  3. ((c))

    Pandit Kumar Gandharv

  4. ((d))

    Prabha Atre

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pandit Ravi Shankar

36

Bharatanatyam of Tamil Nadu has grown out of the art of dancers dedicated to temples, and was earlier known:

  1. ((a))

    Sadir

  2. ((b))

    Jagoi

  3. ((c))

    Cholom

  4. ((d))

    Gat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sadir

37

Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of how many years?

  1. ((a))

    5 years

  2. ((b))

    3 years

  3. ((c))

    6 years

  4. ((d))

    4 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 years

38

Who among the following is conferred upon Padma Shri 2021 for his/her contribution to Panthi folk dance?

  1. ((a))

    Satyaram Reang

  2. ((b))

    Radhe Devi

  3. ((c))

    Dulari Devi

  4. ((d))

    Radhe Shyam Barle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Satyaram Reang

39

As of April 2025, who is the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi?

  1. ((a))

    Arvind Kejriwal

  2. ((b))

    Anil Baijal

  3. ((c))

    Vinai Kumar Saxena

  4. ((d))

    Najeeb Jung

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arvind Kejriwal

40

The result of which of the following movements/satyagrahas was the abolishment of the Tinkathia System under which the farmers were asked to cultivate indigo in 3/20th of their holdings?

  1. ((a))

    Khilafat Movement

  2. ((b))

    Kheda Satyagraha

  3. ((c))

    Champaran Satyagraha

  4. ((d))

    Ahmadabad Satyagraha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Khilafat Movement

41

The objective of NIP is to provide equitable access to infrastructure for public, thereby making growth more inclusive. What is the full form of NIP?

  1. ((a))

    National Integrated Ports

  2. ((b))

    National Integrated Project

  3. ((c))

    National Infrastructure Pipeline

  4. ((d))

    National Infrastructure Project

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

National Integrated Ports

42

The north-west region of India receives rainfall in winter due to:

  1. ((a))

    western disturbances

  2. ((b))

    harsh cold and snow storms

  3. ((c))

    the summer monsoon

  4. ((d))

    eastern disturbances

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

western disturbances

43

When was the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha? 

  1. ((a))

    30 March 2023

  2. ((b))

    1 April 2023

  3. ((c))

    29 March 2023

  4. ((d))

    28 March 2023

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 March 2023

44

Who among the following is the author of the novel 'Ret Samadhi'?

  1. ((a))

    Rita Kumari

  2. ((b))

    Geetanjali Shree

  3. ((c))

    Shashi Tharoor

  4. ((d))

    Jhumpa Lahiri

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rita Kumari

45

Which of the following days is celebrated as International Non-Violence Day?

  1. ((a))

    1st March

  2. ((b))

    26th November

  3. ((c))

    2nd October

  4. ((d))

    26th January

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1st March

46

The Dr. B. C. Roy Trophy is an Indian football tournament for:

  1. ((a))

    under-14 players

  2. ((b))

    under-21 players

  3. ((c))

    under-19 players

  4. ((d))

    under-17 players

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

under-14 players

47

Which of the following kings took the title of ‘Dakshinapatheshvara’ (lord of the south) after defeating Harshvardhan?

  1. ((a))

    Rudrasena II

  2. ((b))

    Narasimhavarman I 

  3. ((c))

    Mahendravarman

  4. ((d))

    Pulakeshin II 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rudrasena II

48

Consider the following statements regarding Kailashnath Temple, Ellora.

  1. It is built completely in the Dravidian style.
  2. Its main deity is Lord Shiva.
  3. This temple was carved out of a portion of a hill.
  4. It was built during the Chola phase at Ellora.

Which of the given statements is correct?

  1. ((a))

    Only 2, 3 and 4

  2. ((b))

    Only 1, 2 and 3

  3. ((c))

    Only 1, 2 and 4

  4. ((d))

    Only 1, 3 and 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 2, 3 and 4

49

Which of the following kings of Tuluva dynasty assumed the title of ‘Yavanarajya Sthapanacharya’?

  1. ((a))

    Sadasiva Raya

  2. ((b))

    Achyuta Deva Raya

  3. ((c))

    Krishnadevaraya

  4. ((d))

    Rama Raya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sadasiva Raya

50

Directive Principles of State Policy strive to make India ________.

  1. ((a))

    a capitalist state

  2. ((b))

    a welfare state

  3. ((c))

    a communist state

  4. ((d))

    an authoritarian state

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a capitalist state

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

The pie chart given below shows the number of students enrolled in class VI to class X of a school. If 1250 students are enrolled in VI to X, then find the sum of students enrolled in class VIII and IX.

  1. ((a))

    616

  2. ((b))

    516

  3. ((c))

    661

  4. ((d))

    575

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

616

52

A shopkeeper sells goods at 82% loss on cost price but uses 28% less weight. What is his percentage profit or loss?

  1. ((a))

    75% loss

  2. ((b))

    75% profit

  3. ((c))

    54% loss

  4. ((d))

    54% profit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

75% loss

53

A man sells a cow for Rs. 22,000 and gains 10%. At what price should he sell the same cow, in order to gain 14%?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 23,800

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 23,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 22,800

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 22,900

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 23,800

54

Aman and Rajan are working at a construction site. In some engineering experiment, Aman is constructing a wall, while Rajan is demolishing that wall. Aman can completely build the wall in 15 days, while Rajan will take 20 days to completely demolish the wall. In how many days will the complete wall be built for the first time if they work on alternate days, with Aman working on the 1st day?

  1. ((a))

    120

  2. ((b))

    117

  3. ((c))

    57

  4. ((d))

    113

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

120

55

The dimensions of a pond are 20 m, 14 m and 6 m. Find the capacity of the pond.

  1. ((a))

    1460 m3

  2. ((b))

    1520 m3

  3. ((c))

    1680 m3

  4. ((d))

    1280 m3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1460 m3

56

The following pie charts show the data of the number of appeared and passed students of class 12 in sections A,B,C,D and E.

What is the percentage of students who appeared for the exam in section E (correct to one decimal place)?

  1. ((a))

    18.2%

  2. ((b))

    16.8%

  3. ((c))

    29.1%

  4. ((d))

    16.1%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18.2%

57

The expression sin2 θ + cos2 θ - 1 = 0 is satisfied by how many values of θ?

  1. ((a))

    No value

  2. ((b))

    Only one value

  3. ((c))

    Infinitely many values

  4. ((d))

    Two values

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No value

58

A fruit seller has 10 kg of apples and 5 kg of grapes. The price of 1 kg of apples is ₹94.50 and that of grapes is ₹105. He sold all the fruits with him. What is the average amount (in ₹) received by the fruit seller?

  1. ((a))

    97.50

  2. ((b))

    101.50

  3. ((c))

    98

  4. ((d))

    100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

97.50

59

Ram gives a six-digit number 468312 to Shyam to check the divisibility. Shyam tells Ram that the number is divisible by 57. Shyam asks Ram, “If we rearrange the digits of this number in descending order, then by which number will it be always divisible?”

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    19

  4. ((d))

    17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

60

The pie chart given below shows the monthly expenditure of a family (in rupees) on various items.If the total earning is ₹70,560, then find the difference between the amount spent on Education and Rent.

  1. ((a))

    ₹7,804

  2. ((b))

    ₹8,407

  3. ((c))

    ₹7,056

  4. ((d))

    ₹8,047

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹7,804

61

During 2021, the population of a city increased by 8% and in 2022, it increased by 10%. At the end of 2022, its population was 47520. The population of the city at the end of 2021 was:

  1. ((a))

    40000

  2. ((b))

    43200

  3. ((c))

    42300

  4. ((d))

    44000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40000

62

The university has 750 faculty (male and female only) out of which the females are 60%. The average height of females is 162 cm and that of males is 168 cm. What is the average height of the faculty (in cm) of the university?

  1. ((a))

    161.4

  2. ((b))

    166.4

  3. ((c))

    163.4

  4. ((d))

    164.4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

161.4

63

Which of the following schemes will yield minimum discount?

  1. 2 successive discounts of 5% and 5%

  2. Single discount of 10%

  3. 2 successive discounts of 8% and 2%

  1. ((a))

    Scheme 2 only

  2. ((b))

    Both Schemes 1 and 3

  3. ((c))

    Scheme 1 only

  4. ((d))

    Scheme 3 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Scheme 2 only

64

If x + y = 10 and xy = 12, find the value of x2 - xy + y2.

  1. ((a))

    74

  2. ((b))

    82

  3. ((c))

    64

  4. ((d))

    78

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

74

65

Simplify the following expression:

(8.25)3−3×(8.25)2×0.25+24.75×(0.25)2−(0.25)34×4×4\frac{(8.25)^3-3 \times(8.25)^2 \times 0.25+24.75 \times(0.25)^2-(0.25)^3}{4 \times 4 \times 4}

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

66

Find the ratio between the fourth proportional of 42, 56, 63 and the fourth proportional of 189, 273, and 153.

  1. ((a))

    33 : 221

  2. ((b))

    217 : 42

  3. ((c))

    33 : 84

  4. ((d))

    84 : 221

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

33 : 221

67

While travelling from A to B, Raghav travels a quarter of the distance at 10 km/h, the next quarter of the distance at 15 km/h, the third quarter of the distance at 20 km/h, and the final quarter of the distance at 30 km/h. While travelling on exactly the same route, Manish travels for a quarter of the total time taken for his journey at 10 km/h, the next quarter of the total time taken for his journey at 15 km/h, the third quarter of the total time taken for his journey at 20 km/h, and the final quarter of the total time taken for his journey at 30 km/h. If the overall average speed of Raghav during his journey is given as y km/h, and that of Manish is given as z km/h, find the value of (z – y).

  1. ((a))

    1.5

  2. ((b))

    2.75

  3. ((c))

    2.5

  4. ((d))

    0

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Answer: ((a))

1.5

68

If the angles of a triangle are in the ratio of 9 ∶ 11 ∶ 16, then the difference between the greatest angle and the smallest angle is:

  1. ((a))

    30°

  2. ((b))

    25°

  3. ((c))

    40°

  4. ((d))

    35°

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Answer: ((a))

30°

69

In a school, an exam was held for 80 marks in which 32 was the passing marks. Who among the following scored the minimum marks?

Note: Round off upto one decimal only.

  1. ((a))

    D, who got 1219\frac{12}{19} of the total marks

  2. ((b))

    C, who got 160% of the passing marks

  3. ((c))

    A, who got 72% marks in the exam

  4. ((d))

    B , who got 711\frac{7}{11} of the total marks

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Answer: ((a))

D, who got 1219\frac{12}{19} of the total marks

70

In ∆ABC and ∆PQR, AB = 7 m, BC = 8 m, AC = 9 m, PQ = 7 m, QR = 8 m and PR = 9 m. Which of the following is true for these triangles?

  1. ((a))

    ∆CBA ≅ ∆PQR

  2. ((b))

    ∆ABC ≅ ∆PQR

  3. ((c))

    ∆ABC ≅ ∆RQP

  4. ((d))

    ∆ABC ≅ ∆QRP

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Answer: ((a))

∆CBA ≅ ∆PQR

71

The five-digit number 725yz is divisible by 15. What is the maximum possible value of the product of y and z?

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    40

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Answer: ((a))

45

72

Manish invested a certain sum of money at 10% per annum simple interest. If he receives an interest of ₹72780 after 1 year, the sum (in ₹) he invested is:

  1. ((a))

    727812

  2. ((b))

    728383

  3. ((c))

    727925

  4. ((d))

    727800

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Answer: ((a))

727812

73

Find the value of (sin 75° + sin 15°).

  1. ((a))

    62\frac{\sqrt{6}}{2}

  2. ((b))

    32\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}

  3. ((c))

    6\sqrt{6}

  4. ((d))

    3\sqrt{3}

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Answer: ((a))

62\frac{\sqrt{6}}{2}

74

In a company, 35% of employees are from a science background and 15\frac{1}{5}th are from an arts background. The rest are either illiterate or with a commerce background. The number of illiterate is 300 which is 12\frac{1}{2} of the commerce background.

How many employees are from science and arts background?

  1. ((a))

    1100

  2. ((b))

    1200

  3. ((c))

    1500

  4. ((d))

    1300

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Answer: ((a))

1100

75

Simplify the given expression. (2.3)3+(15.9)3+(3.7)3−3×2.3×15.9×3.7(2.3)2+(15.9)2+(3.7)2−2.3×15.9−15.9×3.7−3.7×2.3\frac{(2.3)^3+(15.9)^3+(3.7)^3-3 \times 2.3 \times 15.9 \times 3.7}{(2.3)^2+(15.9)^2+(3.7)^2-2.3 \times 15.9-15.9 \times 3.7-3.7 \times 2.3}

  1. ((a))

    14.5

  2. ((b))

    20.9

  3. ((c))

    17.6

  4. ((d))

    21.9

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Answer: ((a))

14.5

English Language (25 questions)

76

Select the option that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the following sentence meaningfully.

You all need to (get into) the books prescribed in your syllabus.

  1. ((a))

    read abreast

  2. ((b))

    read about

  3. ((c))

    go through 

  4. ((d))

    go about

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Answer: ((a))

read abreast

77

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

She faced a session of abuse after insisting that she was too beautiful to be liked.

  1. ((a))

    recital of abuse

  2. ((b))

    tirade of abuse

  3. ((c))

    declamation of abuse

  4. ((d))

    recitation of abuse

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Answer: ((a))

recital of abuse

78

A word in the following sentence is INCORRECTLY spelt. Select that word from the given options.

Life requires great sacrifices and an understanding of the duoality of the universe; this makes us happier.

  1. ((a))

    understanding

  2. ((b))

    duoality

  3. ((c))

    universe

  4. ((d))

    sacrifices

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Answer: ((a))

understanding

79

Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in direct speech.

Ramu said that the dog had died in the evening.

  1. ((a))

    Ramu said, “The dog die in the evening.” 

  2. ((b))

    Ramu said, “The dog died in the evening.”

  3. ((c))

    Ramu said, “The dog have died in the evening.”

  4. ((d))

    Ramu said, “The dog was died in the evening.” 

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Answer: ((a))

Ramu said, “The dog die in the evening.” 

80

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word

Resign

  1. ((a))

    Achieve

  2. ((b))

    Insist

  3. ((c))

    Stay

  4. ((d))

    Surrender

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Answer: ((a))

Achieve

81

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

The Prime Minister and a President are visiting the town today to see the preparations of International Seminar.

  1. ((a))

    The Prime Minister and

  2. ((b))

    the town today to see the

  3. ((c))

    a President are visiting

  4. ((d))

    preparations of International Seminar.

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Answer: ((a))

The Prime Minister and

82

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

Mr. Deshmukh will be met by them at the site office.

  1. ((a))

    They have met Mr. Deshmukh at the site office.

  2. ((b))

    They will be meeting Mr. Deshmukh at the site office.

  3. ((c))

    They have been meeting Mr. Deshmukh at the site office.

  4. ((d))

    They will meet Mr. Deshmukh at the site office.

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Answer: ((a))

They have met Mr. Deshmukh at the site office.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Sheena was an intelligent girl living in a small town of north India. She wanted to become a doctor, but her family’s financial condition was not good. To pursue her dreams, she had to find out a way. She decided to work after school. She joined a restaurant where she would work till midnight. She started saving money for her education. But the salary was not enough to bear the expenses of medical studies. When her father came to know about her aspirations, he decided to sell his ancestral property without letting Sheena know about it. After completing her 12th, Sheena appeared for the joint medical entrance test and secured a 3rd all India ranking. She got admission in a government medical college.

83

Select a suitable title for the given passage.

  1. ((a))

    Pursuing Dreams Against Odds

  2. ((b))

    Unexpected Opportunities

  3. ((c))

    Financial Struggles

  4. ((d))

    Small Town Struggles

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Answer: ((a))

Pursuing Dreams Against Odds

84

What is the most appropriate connection to real-life situations?

  1. ((a))

    Hard work pays off

  2. ((b))

    Importance of winning a lottery to fulfil dreams

  3. ((c))

    The negative impact of following one’s passion

  4. ((d))

    Sell your belongings to fulfil your dreams

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Answer: ((a))

Hard work pays off

85

Which rank did Sheena secure in the joint medical entrance test?

  1. ((a))

    3rd all India ranking

  2. ((b))

    4th all India ranking

  3. ((c))

    1st all India ranking

  4. ((d))

    2nd all India ranking

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Answer: ((a))

3rd all India ranking

86

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the bracketed word segment.

Sheena’s father decided to support her aspirations by selling his (ancestral property).

  1. ((a))

    neighbour’s property

  2. ((b))

    rented property

  3. ((c))

    property inherited from family

  4. ((d))

    property taken on loan

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Answer: ((a))

neighbour’s property

87

What is the message one gets from this story?

  1. ((a))

    If you work hard and follow your dream, you will get success.

  2. ((b))

    It is okay not to follow your dreams.

  3. ((c))

    Follow you passion but don’t work hard.

  4. ((d))

    One should not work hard.

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Answer: ((a))

If you work hard and follow your dream, you will get success.

88

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

Should he be examined by the doctor?

  1. ((a))

    He has been examined by the doctor?

  2. ((b))

    Has the doctor examined him?

  3. ((c))

    The doctor examined him.

  4. ((d))

    Should the doctor examine him?

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Answer: ((a))

He has been examined by the doctor?

89

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.

His son thought, “If my father keeps grieving like this, the crops will die.”

  1. ((a))

    His son thought that if his father kept grieving like that, the crops would die.

  2. ((b))

    His son thought if his father kept grieving like this, the crops will die.

  3. ((c))

    His son thought that his father kept grieving like that, then crops will die.

  4. ((d))

    His son thought that if his father kept grieving like this, the crops would have died.

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Answer: ((a))

His son thought that if his father kept grieving like that, the crops would die.

90

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The manager finally acceded to his request.

  1. ((a))

    Agreed

  2. ((b))

    Succumbed

  3. ((c))

    Refused

  4. ((d))

    Applied

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Answer: ((a))

Agreed

91

Select the option that correctly rectifies the underlined spelling error.

She was desperate to find her lost cat and searched the neverhood for hours.

  1. ((a))

    neighborhood

  2. ((b))

    neiverhood

  3. ((c))

    neighbourhood

  4. ((d))

    naighburhood

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Answer: ((a))

neighborhood

92

Select the option that correctly describes the use of the word ‘walking’ in the following sentence.

Walking is good for health.

  1. ((a))

    Walking is the present participle form of the verb functioning as a gerund.

  2. ((b))

    Walking is the past participle form of the verb.

  3. ((c))

    Walking is the present tense form of the verb.

  4. ((d))

    Walking is the base form of the verb.

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Answer: ((a))

Walking is the present participle form of the verb functioning as a gerund.

93

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

Everybody was surprised to see that he fell flat even after arduous efforts.

  1. ((a))

    Win a difficult race

  2. ((b))

    Succeed without hassles

  3. ((c))

    Fall from a height

  4. ((d))

    Fail to win applause

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Answer: ((a))

Win a difficult race

94

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Generosity

  1. ((a))

    Strength

  2. ((b))

    Selflessness

  3. ((c))

    Selfishness

  4. ((d))

    Activeness

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Answer: ((a))

Strength

95

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

A speech in a play that the character speaks to himself or herself or to the people watching rather than to the other characters

  1. ((a))

    Soliloquy

  2. ((b))

    Scream

  3. ((c))

    Eloquence

  4. ((d))

    Dogmatic

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Answer: ((a))

Soliloquy

Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.

Indian rivers play an integral part in enriching the value and heavenly beauty of India. They are our greatest natural assets. There are hundreds of them watering our land and making it green and fertile; they even flow as natural highways linking the towns with the villages. The most eye-catching variety of these rivers is that there are navigable rivers, especially in Bengal and Kerala. Even raging torrents which leap from the mountains down to the deep gorges. Some huge rivers sometimes burst their banks and flood the countryside. And in tribute to their strength and beauty, we have always held them sacred. To love India is to love her rivers, big and small.

96

What are the two words highlighted in the passage that describe the vital role of rivers in the development of the agriculture sector?

  1. ((a))

    Burst and flood

  2. ((b))

    Watering and fertile

  3. ((c))

    Leaping torrents and navigable rivers

  4. ((d))

    Countryside and villages

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Answer: ((a))

Burst and flood

97

Why are the rivers called natural highways?

  1. ((a))

    Because they link the towns and villages

  2. ((b))

    Because they avoid overflow and flood

  3. ((c))

    Because national highways are built alongside their banks

  4. ((d))

    Because they enrich the beauty of Bengal and Kerala

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Answer: ((a))

Because they link the towns and villages

98

What are the characteristics of rivers in India?

  1. ((a))

    Watering, navigable, sacred, huge, and small

  2. ((b))

    Destroyable, tiny, pond-sized

  3. ((c))

    Storable, impure, negligible

  4. ((d))

    Reverse flowing, unflawed, useless

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Answer: ((a))

Watering, navigable, sacred, huge, and small

99

Select the most appropriate word from the passage to fill in the blank.

Why do Indians hold their rivers ________?

  1. ((a))

    tribute

  2. ((b))

    sacred

  3. ((c))

    navigable

  4. ((d))

    variety

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Answer: ((a))

tribute

100

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I found it __________ that some people hate rivers.

  1. ((a))

    peculiar

  2. ((b))

    sacred

  3. ((c))

    gorgeous

  4. ((d))

    tribute

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Answer: ((a))

peculiar

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