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SSC Selection Post 2025 (Graduate Level) Official Paper (Held On: 26 Jul, 2025 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

If # = square of the number

@ = cube of the number

% = reciprocal of the number

& = square root of the number

Evaluate:

9 # + 8 @ - 4 &

  1. ((a))

    37

  2. ((b))

    739

  3. ((c))

    741

  4. ((d))

    591

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Answer: ((a))

37

2

In this question, four sets of name and address are given out of which two are exactly same. It is required to find out these two combinations and mark the correct answer accordingly.

  1. Amit Jha SSPOs Gautam Buddha Nagar Gautam Buddha Nagar Division Office, 110025
  2. Amit Jha SSPOs Gautam Buddha Nagar Gautam Buddha Nagar Division Office, 110025
  3. Amit Jha SPOs Gautam Buddha Nagar Gautam Buddha Nagar Division Office, 110025
  4. Amit Jha SSPOs Gautam Buddha Nagar Gautam Buddha Nagar Division Office, 110026
  1. ((a))

    1 and 2

  2. ((b))

    3 and 4

  3. ((c))

    2 and 3

  4. ((d))

    1 and 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 and 2

3

In a coded language, BOUND is coded as 20, TRAIL is coded as 50 then find the code of COMPUTER

  1. ((a))

    56

  2. ((b))

    70

  3. ((c))

    52

  4. ((d))

    60

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

56

4

Each question has four options. Three of them go together based on a common idea or rule. One is different. Identify the one that is different.

  1. ((a))

    30 - 50

  2. ((b))

    50 - 30

  3. ((c))

    60 - 20

  4. ((d))

    70 - 30

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Answer: ((a))

30 - 50

5

In a centre code system using consistent hashing with bounded loads, if the load factor is 1.25 and there are 8 servers, what is the maximum number of codes a single server can handle if total codes = 1000?

  1. ((a))

    156

  2. ((b))

    125

  3. ((c))

    200

  4. ((d))

    175

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

156

6

In the following question, you will see four words. Three of them are similar in meaning, use, or type. One is different from the rest. Choose the word that does not belong to the group.

  1. ((a))

    Driver

  2. ((b))

    Bus

  3. ((c))

    Train

  4. ((d))

    Car

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Driver

7

In the following question, select the number/symbol that will replace the question mark (?) to complete the analogy: 6 : 64 :: 11 : ?

  1. ((a))

    121

  2. ((b))

    124

  3. ((c))

    144

  4. ((d))

    169

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

121

8

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.

Allegation : Accusation :: Evidence : ?

  1. ((a))

    Confirmation

  2. ((b))

    Assertion

  3. ((c))

    Corroboration

  4. ((d))

    Supposition

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Answer: ((a))

Confirmation

9

What will come at the place of question mark? 1, 4, 11, 26, 57, ?

  1. ((a))

    112

  2. ((b))

    111

  3. ((c))

    120

  4. ((d))

    124

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Answer: ((a))

112

10

If the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 72, what is the largest number?

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    26

  4. ((d))

    28

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Answer: ((a))

22

11

Few of the letters are given followed by a question mark (?) these letters are following a specific pattern you have to give the correct option which can replace question mark

<br>

Find the next letter in the series: C, D, B, E, ?

  1. ((a))

    H

  2. ((b))

    K

  3. ((c))

    J

  4. ((d))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

H

12

Here some problem or solution of the problem is given in the statement you have to choose the appropriate logical deduction for given statement.

Philosopher: “Morality that depends entirely on religion is fragile because it collapses when faith is questioned.”

Which of the following best supports this view?

  1. ((a))

    Secular laws are more widely accepted than religious rules.

  2. ((b))

    People often behave ethically even without religious beliefs.

  3. ((c))

    Religion provides a foundation for community values.

  4. ((d))

    Atheists can be immoral too.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Secular laws are more widely accepted than religious rules.

13

In this type of questions some problematic situations are provided you have to analyse the situation and give the logical correct solution for the problem.

<br>

If a pattern follows the rule y = 2x + 3 and x = 96, what is the value of y?

  1. ((a))

    197

  2. ((b))

    194

  3. ((c))

    195

  4. ((d))

    196

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Answer: ((a))

197

14

Some of mathematical operations are given below choose the expression which is mathematically correct.

<br>

If A = 22, B = 33, and C = 44, what is the value of ((A + B) × C) mod 97?

  1. ((a))

    77

  2. ((b))

    47

  3. ((c))

    55

  4. ((d))

    92

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

77

15

In this question some conditions or circumstances is provided to you, you have to make logical judgement according to mentioned circumstances and mark the correct judgement for question.

<br>

Statement: The government has decided to privatize all public sector banks.

Judgement I: It will improve efficiency.

Judgement II: It will reduce employment security.

  1. ((a))

    Only Judgement I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only Judgement II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both Judgements I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Neither Judgement I nor II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only Judgement I follows

16

Statement: A retail company's inventory manager consistently orders too much stock during seasonal periods, leading to significant markdowns and storage costs. When questioned, the manager says they "better safe than sorry" and always order the maximum amount to avoid stockouts, even though sales data shows consistent overordering.

What decision-making improvement should be implemented?

  1. ((a))

    Reduce order quantities by 20% across all products

  2. ((b))

    Implement demand forecasting models based on historical sales data and market trends

  3. ((c))

    Hire an additional inventory analyst to double-check all orders

  4. ((d))

    Switch to just-in-time inventory management immediately

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reduce order quantities by 20% across all products

17

Statements:

All sculptures are art.

Some art is ancient.

No ancient object is replaceable.

Conclusions:

I. Some sculptures may not be replaceable.

II. All art is replaceable.

  1. ((a))

    Only I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only I follows

18

In the following question, the second term is derived from the first term by applying a specific pattern involving alphabetical positions, alphanumeric manipulation, and positional transformation. Decode the logic used in the first pair and apply the same to the second pair to determine the correct option. LAMB : M39C :: COWS : ?

  1. ((a))

    D48U

  2. ((b))

    D59P

  3. ((c))

    D69T

  4. ((d))

    D78R

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D48U

19

Which number does NOT belong to the sequence?

<br>

100, 90, 80, 60, 50

  1. ((a))

    60

  2. ((b))

    100

  3. ((c))

    90

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60

20

Assuming that the data given in the statement are definitely true which of the following conclusions can be logically deducted from given statements.

Statement: “All guests must wear formal attire” – Event invitation.

Conclusions:

I. Informal dressing is not acceptable.

II. The event is a formal one.

  1. ((a))

    Only I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both follow

  4. ((d))

    Neither follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I follows

21

In the following questions some issues are provided to you. you have to mark the appropriate answer logically that can be taken in such circumstances

In a situation where you overhear someone gossiping about you. What would be the most emotionally intelligent response?

  1. ((a))

    clarify things directly

  2. ((b))

    start gossiping back

  3. ((c))

    become distant

  4. ((d))

    report them

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

clarify things directly

22

Find the appropriate word that can replace the ?. Which one of the following word logically completes the series

Select the most logical sequence: Cup, Bucket, Tank, Reservoir

  1. ((a))

    Reservoir, Tank, Bucket, Cup

  2. ((b))

    Cup, Bucket, Tank, Reservoir

  3. ((c))

    Bucket, Cup, Reservoir, Tank

  4. ((d))

    Tank, Cup, Bucket, Reservoir

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reservoir, Tank, Bucket, Cup

23

Some social issues, problem and their solution is provided to you as a statement you have to mark the logical action that can be taken under these conditions.

You are a project coordinator working with a team of highly skilled professionals who have very different personalities and work styles. One team member is extremely detail-oriented and methodical, often slowing down the process with extensive analysis. Another is very creative and spontaneous but sometimes misses important details. A third member is highly competitive and tends to criticize others' work harshly. The team is talented but their different approaches are creating friction and inefficiency. You need to harness their strengths while minimizing conflicts. What would be the most socially intelligent approach?

  1. ((a))

    Assign roles randomly and let the team figure out how to work together on their own, since they're all professionals

  2. ((b))

    Identify each person's strengths and assign complementary roles, create structured processes that leverage different work styles, and establish team norms for constructive feedback

  3. ((c))

    Focus on the most cooperative team member and try to get the others to work more like them

  4. ((d))

    Address the personality conflicts by having a team meeting where everyone discusses what they don't like about each other's work styles

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Assign roles randomly and let the team figure out how to work together on their own, since they're all professionals

24

How many meaningful English words can be formed using all the letters of the word 'LEAST'?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    More than three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

25

If P is the maternal uncle of Q, how is Q related to P's sister?

  1. ((a))

    Nephew/Niece

  2. ((b))

    Cousin

  3. ((c))

    Son

  4. ((d))

    Cannot be determined

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nephew/Niece

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Which of the following is NOT an exception to the 'Law of Demand'?

  1. ((a))

    Giffen goods

  2. ((b))

    Conspicuous goods

  3. ((c))

    Speculative goods

  4. ((d))

    Substitute goods

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Giffen goods

27

What is a modern trend regarding business licenses?

  1. ((a))

    Increasing the amount of time it takes to get them.

  2. ((b))

    Removing them altogether.

  3. ((c))

    Making them easier to obtain.

  4. ((d))

    Making them impossible to obtain.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Increasing the amount of time it takes to get them.

28

Which of the following is the CORRECT objective of ISRO's Gaganyaan mission scheduled for launch in 2025?

  1. ((a))

    Establishing a permanent space station

  2. ((b))

    Sending Indian astronauts into low-Earth orbit

  3. ((c))

    Sending an unmanned rover to the Moon

  4. ((d))

    Launching a solar probe to study the Sun

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Establishing a permanent space station

29

Which government scheme aims to provide affordable housing to the urban poor and economically weaker sections?

  1. ((a))

    Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)

  2. ((b))

    Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U)

  3. ((c))

    Smart Cities Mission

  4. ((d))

    Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)

30

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the principle of conservation of momentum?

  1. ((a))

    A ball rolling down a frictionless incline increases its speed.

  2. ((b))

    A car comes to a stop when the brakes are applied due to friction.

  3. ((c))

    When a bullet is fired from a gun, the gun recoils in the opposite direction.

  4. ((d))

    A satellite maintains a stable orbit around the Earth due to gravity.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A ball rolling down a frictionless incline increases its speed.

31

The National Rural Employment Programme (NREP) was initiated in the ________ Five-Year Plan.

  1. ((a))

    Fifth

  2. ((b))

    Sixth

  3. ((c))

    Seventh

  4. ((d))

    Eighth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fifth

32

The first peptide to be produced after wounding in the tomato plant is _________.

  1. ((a))

    Systemin

  2. ((b))

    Ricin

  3. ((c))

    Jasmonic acid

  4. ((d))

    Saicyclic acid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Systemin

33

Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which of the following has been emphasized for the first time in criminal law regarding sexual offences?

  1. ((a))

    Marital rape as a punishable offense

  2. ((b))

    Consent must be explicitly defined and recorded

  3. ((c))

    Death penalty for all rape cases

  4. ((d))

    Gender neutrality in sexual assault definitions

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Marital rape as a punishable offense

34

Which of the following is a traditional dance of Kerala?

  1. ((a))

    Theyyam

  2. ((b))

    Dhol Cholom

  3. ((c))

    Giddha

  4. ((d))

    Bhangra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Theyyam

35

Which of the following products are part of the petrochemical industry in India?

<br>
  1. Polymers
  2. Synthetic fibres
  3. Elastomers
  4. Surfactant intermediates
  1. ((a))

    1, 2, and 3 only

  2. ((b))

    2, 3, and 4 only

  3. ((c))

    1, 3 and 4 only

  4. ((d))

    1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: ((a))

1, 2, and 3 only

36

Which constitutional authority decides on the disqualification of a Member of State Legislature under the Anti-Defection Law?

  1. ((a))

    Chief Justice of High Court

  2. ((b))

    Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

  3. ((c))

    Election Commission

  4. ((d))

    Governor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chief Justice of High Court

37

Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:

Assertion (A): The Buddha sculptures of the Gandhara School show Hellenistic features.

Reason (R): The Buddha head from this school has curly hair and shows typical Hellenistic elements.

  1. ((a))

    Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

  2. ((b))

    Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

  3. ((c))

    A is true, but R is false.

  4. ((d))

    A is false, but R is true.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

38

Which of the following situations will result in a point awarded to the defending team in Kabaddi?

  1. ((a))

    The raider tags two defenders and crosses the midliners

  2. ((b))

    The raider fails to chant "Kabaddi" during the raid

  3. ((c))

    The raider touches the bonus line without being tackled

  4. ((d))

    The defending team crosses the lobby before contact

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The raider tags two defenders and crosses the midliners

39

Which one of the following pairs of ruler and length of their reign, is correctly matched?

  1. ((a))

    Muhammad Tughluq - Ruled for 15 years

  2. ((b))

    Raziyya - Ruled for 4 years

  3. ((c))

    Alauddin Khalji - Ruled for 10 years

  4. ((d))

    Ghiyasuddin Balban - Ruled for 35 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Muhammad Tughluq - Ruled for 15 years

40

Which of the following statements is correct about India's performance at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea?

  1. ((a))

    India topped the medal tally with 24 medals, including nine golds.

  2. ((b))

    Rupal Chaudhary won medals in both individual and team events, including a gold in the women's 5000m.

  3. ((c))

    The Indian mixed relay team defended its title with only one member returning from the 2023 team.

  4. ((d))

    Avinash Sable won silver in the 3000m steeplechase, ending a 36-year medal drought.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

India topped the medal tally with 24 medals, including nine golds.

41

Which of the following best reflects the distinguishing operational philosophy of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy compared to its 'Act East' policy?

  1. ((a))

    Neighbourhood First targets ASEAN security; Act East delivers SAARC health aid.

  2. ((b))

    Neighbourhood First offers non-reciprocal aid in South Asia; Act East builds strategic ties in Southeast Asia.

  3. ((c))

    Both focus solely on infrastructure in BIMSTEC and QUAD.

  4. ((d))

    Act East builds communities in neighbours; Neighbourhood First leads Indo-Pacific navies.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neighbourhood First targets ASEAN security; Act East delivers SAARC health aid.

42

Consider the following statements regarding recent India-Maldives bilateral developments:

  1. India announced a financial assistance package of USD 1.4 billion to Maldives during President Solih's 2018 visit.
  2. The 6th Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) in 2019 included signing MoUs between the Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) of both countries.
  3. In 2020, India and Maldives signed an agreement for mutual support in climate risk insurance for island territories.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. ((a))

    Only 1 and 3

  2. ((b))

    Only 1 and 2

  3. ((c))

    Only 2 and 3

  4. ((d))

    1, 2 and 3 All are correct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1 and 3

43

Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:

Assertion (A): India: A Million Mutinies Now presents a vivid account of the diverse social and political upheavals across India during the late 20th century.

Reason (R): The book won the Booker Prize for its literary excellence and incisive analysis of postcolonial Indian society.

  1. ((a))

    Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

  2. ((b))

    Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

  3. ((c))

    A is true, but R is false.

  4. ((d))

    A is false, but R is true.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

44

For which field was Anil Kumar Boro awarded the Padma Shri in 2025 by the Government of India?

  1. ((a))

    Medicine and Healthcare

  2. ((b))

    Literature and Education

  3. ((c))

    Social Service

  4. ((d))

    Science and Engineering

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Medicine and Healthcare

45

Which of the following best explains the origin of eskers in glaciated landscapes?

  1. ((a))

    Ridges carved by ice cutting bedrock

  2. ((b))

    Till ridges under stagnant ice

  3. ((c))

    Sinuous ridges from subglacial meltwater deposition

  4. ((d))

    Hills shaped by ice pushing sediments

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ridges carved by ice cutting bedrock

46

Read the following two statements carefully and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: Rural-to-urban migration is a major contributor to urban growth in India.

Statement 2: Better job opportunities and education facilities in cities attract migrants.

  1. ((a))

    Only 1

  2. ((b))

    Only 2

  3. ((c))

    Both 1 and 2 are correct

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1

47

Consider the following statements regarding the State of India's Environment Report 2024:

  1. Energy sector is the top contributor to India's GHG emissions.
  2. India's per capita emissions are higher than the global average.
  3. The report ranks India among top 10 countries in Environmental Performance Index.
  1. ((a))

    Only 1

  2. ((b))

    Only 2

  3. ((c))

    Only 3

  4. ((d))

    All 1, 2 and 3 are correct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1

48

The one nation, one tax initiative in India refers to:

  1. ((a))

    Income Tax

  2. ((b))

    Corporate Tax

  3. ((c))

    Goods and Services Tax (GST)

  4. ((d))

    Import Duties

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Income Tax

49

Match the following Articles with their provisions:

A. Article 50    1. Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court

B. Article 131   2. Separation of Judiciary from Executive

C. Article 312   3. Creation of All India Services

D. Article 263   4. Inter-State Council

  1. ((a))

    A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

  2. ((b))

    A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

  3. ((c))

    A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

  4. ((d))

    A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

50

Match the atmospheric phenomenon with its primary measurement instrument

  1. Wind Speed
  2. Humidity
  3. Atmospheric Pressure
  1. ((a))

    1-Hygrometer

    2-Barometer

    3-Anemometer

  2. ((b))

    1-Barometer

    2-Anemometer

    3-Hygrometer

  3. ((c))

    1-Anemometer

    2-Hygrometer

    3-Barometer

  4. ((d))

    1-Hygrometer

    2-Anemometer

    3-Barometer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1-Hygrometer

2-Barometer

3-Anemometer

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

What is the largest five-digit number that is divisible by 9, 15, 16, 21, and 5?

  1. ((a))

    95760

  2. ((b))

    98320

  3. ((c))

    92680

  4. ((d))

    99120

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

95760

52

Evaluate: (128)+(135)+(149)+(156) (\frac{1}{28}) + (\frac{1}{35}) + (\frac{1}{49}) + (\frac{1}{56})

  1. ((a))

    0.09285

  2. ((b))

    0.08565

  3. ((c))

    0.10255

  4. ((d))

    0.07755

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.09285

53

M and N invest ₹80,000 and ₹1,20,000. After a year, the total profit, including 10% interest, is ₹33,000. What is N's share?

  1. ((a))

    ₹20,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹19,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹20,800

  4. ((d))

    ₹19,800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹20,000

54

The average age of a group of 8 people increases by 2 years when a person aged 14 is replaced by a new person. Find the age of the new person.

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    60

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

55

The price of cooking oil increased by 8%. A family uses 12 litres of cooking oil per month. If the original price was ₹150 per litre, what is the additional annual expenditure (to the nearest Rs.) for the family due to the price hike?

  1. ((a))

    ₹1,789

  2. ((b))

    ₹1,700

  3. ((c))

    ₹1,728

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,765

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹1,789

56

A certain amount of money triples in 8 years under compound interest. How many years will it take for that amount to increase to nine times its original value?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    19

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

57

A milkman bought 50 liters of milk for ₹2000. 5 liters of milk spoiled. At what rate per liter should he sell the remaining milk to make a profit of 20% on his total outlay?

  1. ((a))

    ₹53.33 per liter

  2. ((b))

    ₹56.24 per liter

  3. ((c))

    ₹59.36 per liter

  4. ((d))

    ₹52.82 per liter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹53.33 per liter

58

A merchant mixes 60 kg of coffee at ₹90 /kg with a dearer variety at ₹120 /kg. He sells the blend at ₹110 /kg and gains 10 % profit.

How many kg of the dearer variety did he add?

  1. ((a))

    30 kg

  2. ((b))

    28 kg

  3. ((c))

    15 kg

  4. ((d))

    17 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 kg

59

A can complete a job in 36 days. Every third day, he is assisted by B who can complete the job alone in 48 days. In how many days will the job be completed?

  1. ((a))

    28 days

  2. ((b))

    2517 25 \frac{1}{7} days

  3. ((c))

    2917 29 \frac{1}{7} days

  4. ((d))

    35 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28 days

60

A large ship consumes 0.2 liters of fuel per km, and a smaller ship consumes 0.15 liters per km. If the large ship travels 500 km and the small ship travels 400 km, what is the total fuel cost at a rate of ₹110 per liter?

  1. ((a))

    ₹16,500

  2. ((b))

    ₹17,600

  3. ((c))

    ₹18,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹19,200

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Answer: ((a))

₹16,500

61

If x+1x+2=6 x + \frac{1}{x+2} = 6 , determine the value of (x+2)3+1(x+2)3 (x+2)^3 + \frac{1}{(x+2)^3}

  1. ((a))

    488

  2. ((b))

    386

  3. ((c))

    250

  4. ((d))

    405

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Answer: ((a))

488

62

There are 6 doors. Behind one is a car, and behind the other five are goats. You pick one door. The host, knowing the car's location, then opens 4 of the remaining doors, all revealing goats. You are then offered the opportunity to switch your choice to the one remaining unopened door. What is the probability of winning the car if you decide to switch?

  1. ((a))

    12 \frac{1}{2}

  2. ((b))

    23 \frac{2}{3}

  3. ((c))

    34 \frac{3}{4}

  4. ((d))

    56 \frac{5}{6}

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Answer: ((a))

12 \frac{1}{2}

63

A 150-meter-tall tower stands on level ground. From the top of the tower, two cyclists are seen on the same side, moving directly towards the tower in straight lines. Initially, the angles of depression to the two cyclists are 35° and 20°, respectively. After 6 minutes, the angles change to 60° and 40°, respectively. Assuming both cyclists maintain a constant speed, find the approximate initial distance between them.

  1. ((a))

    198 m

  2. ((b))

    188 m

  3. ((c))

    185 m

  4. ((d))

    190 m

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Answer: ((a))

198 m

64

A researcher collected data on the growth of a specific bacteria strain in a new nutrient medium. The following table shows the colony diameter (in mm) for a sample of n=10 colonies after 24 hours. The average colony diameter is 5.65 mm, rounded to two places. Find the sample standard deviation, rounded to two decimal places.

 

4.566.55746.575.54.5
  1. ((a))

    2.90 mm

  2. ((b))

    0.92 mm

  3. ((c))

    1.11 mm

  4. ((d))

    3.85 mm

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Answer: ((a))

2.90 mm

65

A solid hemisphere is drilled with a cylindrical with radius R2\frac{R}{2} hole through its center. If the height of the removed cylinder equals the hemisphere's radius R, find the ratio of the volume removed to the volume remaining.

  1. ((a))

    4 : 1

  2. ((b))

    7 : 4

  3. ((c))

    6 : 5

  4. ((d))

    3 : 5

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Answer: ((a))

4 : 1

66

The base of a right prism is a regular hexagon with a side length of 8 cm. The height of the prism is 15 cm. Find the volume of the prism.

  1. ((a))

    1536 cm3

  2. ((b))

    2494 cm3

  3. ((c))

    2048 cm3

  4. ((d))

    2304 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1536 cm3

67

If Yx = 121, what will (Y - 1)(x - 2) = ?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

68

A composite shape has a rectangle (10 cm × 4 cm) with a semicircle on one short side. What is the total area of the shape?

  1. ((a))

    54.22 cm2

  2. ((b))

    58.34 cm2

  3. ((c))

    46.28 cm2

  4. ((d))

    56.42 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

54.22 cm2

69

Find the angle if 3 times its complement equals the angle itself.

  1. ((a))

    22.5°

  2. ((b))

    30°

  3. ((c))

    45°

  4. ((d))

    67.5°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22.5°

70

If secA + tanA = 10 and A is acute, find the value of secA - tanA.

  1. ((a))

    0.1

  2. ((b))

    0.2

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    0.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.1

71

In triangle ABC, the coordinates of vertices A and B are (0,0) and (6,0), respectively. Vertex C lies somewhere on the line y=x, and the centroid of triangle ABC is (5,3).

What are the coordinates of point C?

  1. ((a))

    (3,3)

  2. ((b))

    (4,4)

  3. ((c))

    (5,5)

  4. ((d))

    (9,9)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(3,3)

72

What is the slope of the line perpendicular to 7x+4y=6?

  1. ((a))

    2/4

  2. ((b))

    4/3

  3. ((c))

    7/4

  4. ((d))

    4/7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2/4

73

Complement of an angle is 12° more than twice the angle. Find the angle.

  1. ((a))

    24°

  2. ((b))

    36°

  3. ((c))

    48°

  4. ((d))

    26°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24°

74

The data given below shows the marks scored by 5 different students in two different subjects.

Marks scored in Science: 64, 72, 55, 90, 47

Marks scored in Mathematics: 35, 66, 94, 80, 48

Find the difference between the median marks scored in Science and the mean marks scored in Mathematics.

  1. ((a))

    0.6

  2. ((b))

    0.4

  3. ((c))

    0.2

  4. ((d))

    0.7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.6

75

There are two circles with radii of 5 cm and 3 cm are positioned so that they touch each other internally. What is the distance between their centers?

  1. ((a))

    2 cm

  2. ((b))

    3 cm

  3. ((c))

    5 cm

  4. ((d))

    8 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 cm

English Language (25 questions)

Read the passage and answer the questions:

"The truth of the self-conscious individual lies not in its immediate certainty, but in the dialectical movement of its becoming. Consciousness, in its pursuit of knowledge, initially assumes that its object is something external and independent. Yet, through the labor of experience, it discovers that this object is not truly separate but is mediated by consciousness itself. The apparent duality of subject and object is thus sublated in the dialectic, revealing that knowledge is not the passive reception of an external truth but an active process in which consciousness shapes and transforms its own reality.

<br>

This movement unfolds through a series of contradictions, in which each stage of consciousness, believing itself to have attained certainty, encounters its own inadequacy. The master-slave dialectic exemplifies this: self-consciousness seeks recognition from another, yet in asserting its dominance over the other, it paradoxically undermines its own freedom. The master, in reducing the slave to a mere instrument, deprives himself of a fully realized recognition. Meanwhile, the slave, through labor and self-transformation, attains a deeper awareness of autonomy, demonstrating that freedom is not given but achieved through negation and overcoming.

76

Which of the following best identifies the grammatical role of the phrase "in its pursuit of knowledge" in the sentence:

<br>

"Consciousness, in its pursuit of knowledge, initially assumes that its object is something external and independent."

  1. ((a))

    Adjective modifying "Consciousness"

  2. ((b))

    Adverbial phrase modifying "assumes"

  3. ((c))

    Noun phrase functioning as the subject

  4. ((d))

    Appositive explaining "object"

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Answer: ((a))

Adjective modifying "Consciousness"

77

In the clause:

“...believing itself to have attained certainty,”

<br>

What grammatical structure is “believing” a part of?

  1. ((a))

    A relative clause

  2. ((b))

    A passive voice

  3. ((c))

    A participial phrase

  4. ((d))

    A finite verb in past tense

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A relative clause

78

What is the best synonym for the word “sublated” in the context:

<br>

“...the apparent duality of subject and object is thus sublated in the dialectic...”

  1. ((a))

    Removed

  2. ((b))

    Repressed

  3. ((c))

    Preserved and transformed

  4. ((d))

    Ignored

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Answer: ((a))

Removed

79

In the passage, what does “mediate” most closely mean in this sentence?

<br>

“...it discovers that this object is not truly separate but is mediated by consciousness itself.”

  1. ((a))

    Interrupted

  2. ((b))

    Negotiated

  3. ((c))

    Filtered through or structured by

  4. ((d))

    Removed from

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Answer: ((a))

Interrupted

80

What paradox does Hegel highlight through the master-slave dialectic?

  1. ((a))

    That true knowledge comes from dominance over others

  2. ((b))

    That the slave remains forever inferior in self-awareness

  3. ((c))

    That the master loses recognition by denying the slave's autonomy

  4. ((d))

    That consciousness cannot exist without subjugation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

That true knowledge comes from dominance over others

81

Which of the following is incorrectly spelled?

  1. ((a))

    Chauvinism

  2. ((b))

    Quiesence

  3. ((c))

    Melancholy

  4. ((d))

    Ubiquitous

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chauvinism

82

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. INCESSANT

  1. ((a))

    Frequent

  2. ((b))

    Recurring

  3. ((c))

    Continuous

  4. ((d))

    Repetitive

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Frequent

83

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Blistering

  1. ((a))

    Scorching

  2. ((b))

    Chilly

  3. ((c))

    Burning

  4. ((d))

    Incendiary

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Answer: ((a))

Scorching

84

Select the correctly spelt word meaning 'a person who lives a self-denying life for spiritual discipline'.

  1. ((a))

    Ascettic

  2. ((b))

    Asetic

  3. ((c))

    Ascetic

  4. ((d))

    Aescetic

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ascettic

85

Identify the misspelt word:

  1. ((a))

    Hermeneutics

  2. ((b))

    Phallocentrisim

  3. ((c))

    Structuralism

  4. ((d))

    Metafiction

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hermeneutics

86

What term describes: "The view that all human knowledge and experience are shaped by the limitations of the human mind, and thus we cannot know things as they truly are."

  1. ((a))

    Empiricism

  2. ((b))

    Phenomenalism

  3. ((c))

    Idealism

  4. ((d))

    Kantianism

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Empiricism

87

What is the term for : "A literary or rhetorical device in which the opposite of what is expected occurs"?

  1. ((a))

    Antithesis

  2. ((b))

    Verbal Irony

  3. ((c))

    Paradox

  4. ((d))

    Situational Irony

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Antithesis

88

Choose the correct meaning of idiom given below:

"Steal a march on someone"

  1. ((a))

    Imitate someone's tactics

  2. ((b))

    Win by cheating

  3. ((c))

    Gain an advantage secretly

  4. ((d))

    Announce plans publicly

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Imitate someone's tactics

89

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

The CEO (1)/ called off (2)/ the meeting (3)/ without giving any reason out. (4)

  1. ((a))

    (1)

  2. ((b))

    (2)

  3. ((c))

    (3)

  4. ((d))

    (4)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(1)

90

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

The team leader called up (1)/ each employee separately (2)/ but failed to bring on (3)/ their actual grievances. (4)

  1. ((a))

    (1)

  2. ((b))

    (2)

  3. ((c))

    (3)

  4. ((d))

    (4)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(1)

91

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:

Of all the analysts on the panel, Priya was considered the ___ in macroeconomic interpretation.

  1. ((a))

    best

  2. ((b))

    better

  3. ((c))

    most better

  4. ((d))

    more best

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Answer: ((a))

best

92

Choose the most suitable option to replace the underlined part of the sentence :

She sings as better as a trained vocalist.

  1. ((a))

    as well as

  2. ((b))

    as good as

  3. ((c))

    so better than

  4. ((d))

    as better than

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

as well as

93

Change the following from active to passive:

Industry leaders have been challenging the proposed legislation for its lack of clarity and enforcement mechanisms.

  1. ((a))

    The proposed legislation has been being challenged for its lack of clarity and enforcement mechanisms by industry leaders.

  2. ((b))

    The proposed legislation was challenged by industry leaders for clarity and mechanism.

  3. ((c))

    The legislation has been challenged by leaders for its lack of clarity.

  4. ((d))

    The legislation is being challenged by industry leaders for its lack of clarity.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The proposed legislation has been being challenged for its lack of clarity and enforcement mechanisms by industry leaders.

94

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:

The invitation will have been sent by the secretary before noon.

  1. ((a))

    The secretary sends the invitation before noon.

  2. ((b))

    The secretary has sent the invitation before noon.

  3. ((c))

    The secretary will have sent the invitation before noon.

  4. ((d))

    The secretary will be sending the invitation before noon.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The secretary sends the invitation before noon.

95

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:

The rare manuscripts had been preserved meticulously by the archivists before the fire broke out.

  1. ((a))

    The archivists have preserved the rare manuscripts meticulously before the fire broke out.

  2. ((b))

    The archivists preserved the rare manuscripts meticulously before the fire broke out.

  3. ((c))

    The archivists had preserved the rare manuscripts meticulously before the fire broke out.

  4. ((d))

    The archivists has preserved the rare manuscripts meticulously before the fire broke out.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The archivists have preserved the rare manuscripts meticulously before the fire broke out.

96

A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech.

“How strange that nobody noticed the missing file until today!” exclaimed the clerk.

  1. ((a))

    The clerk exclaimed it was strange that nobody noticed the missing file until today.

  2. ((b))

    The clerk exclaimed that it was strange that no one had noticed the missing file until that day.

  3. ((c))

    The clerk said that it was strange no one had noticed file till now.

  4. ((d))

    The clerk exclaimed how strange nobody had noticed the file.

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Answer: ((a))

The clerk exclaimed it was strange that nobody noticed the missing file until today.

97

A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech.

She asked whether, in view of the delays caused by external vendors, the timeline for delivery could be reconsidered.

  1. ((a))

    “Could the delivery timeline be reconsidered because of the delays by external vendors?” she asked.

  2. ((b))

    “Given the vendor delays, can you review the delivery schedule?” she asked.

  3. ((c))

    “Would it be possible to reconsider the timeline due to the external delays?” she asked.

  4. ((d))

    “Is there any chance the delivery deadline can be extended due to the vendor delays?” she asked.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

“Could the delivery timeline be reconsidered because of the delays by external vendors?” she asked.

98

Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a meaningful sentence

P: while the committee deliberated on the proposed reforms, Q: numerous stakeholders voiced their concerns R: regarding the potential impacts S: during the public consultation process

  1. ((a))

    RSPQ

  2. ((b))

    QPRS

  3. ((c))

    QSRP

  4. ((d))

    PRQS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RSPQ

99

Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a meaningful passage.

  1. The team submitted the compiled data to the analytics division.
  2. Raw survey responses were extracted from multiple sources.
  3. Each dataset underwent preprocessing and standardization.
  4. Redundant entries were eliminated using automated filters.
  1. ((a))

    2-3-4-1

  2. ((b))

    2-4-3-1

  3. ((c))

    3-2-4-1

  4. ((d))

    1-3-2-4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2-3-4-1

100

Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a meaningful passage

  1. The compiled dossier is submitted to the inter-ministerial review desk.
  2. Algorithmic screening filters inconsistencies within submitted declarations.
  3. Field-level reports are aggregated at the nodal coordination center.
  4. Structured summaries are generated post-filtering.
  1. ((a))

    3-2-4-1

  2. ((b))

    2-3-1-4

  3. ((c))

    4-3-2-1

  4. ((d))

    1-4-2-3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3-2-4-1

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