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SSC Selection Post 2025 (Matriculation Level) Official Paper (Held On: 01 Aug, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

If '@' means '×', '$' means '+', '*' means '÷' and '&' means '-', then evaluate:

14 @ 9 * 3 & 3 $ 34 = ?

  1. ((a))

    56

  2. ((b))

    73

  3. ((c))

    34

  4. ((d))

    67

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Answer: ((a))

56

2

Identify the next number in the series: 5, 9, 14, 20, ?

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    26

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    28

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Answer: ((a))

25

3

Key is to Keyboard as Screen is to:

  1. ((a))

    Remote

  2. ((b))

    Control

  3. ((c))

    Button 

  4. ((d))

    Laptop

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Answer: ((a))

Remote

4

Select the related number from the given alternatives.

10 : 1000 :: 11 : ?

  1. ((a))

    1110

  2. ((b))

    1212

  3. ((c))

    1331

  4. ((d))

    1442

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Answer: ((a))

1110

5

Select the related number from the given alternatives.

49 : 7 :: 36 : ?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    7

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Answer: ((a))

8

6

Select the related letter from the given alternatives.

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A : C :: B : ?

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    E

  3. ((c))

    F

  4. ((d))

    G

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Answer: ((a))

D

7

F : J :: H : ?

  1. ((a))

    K

  2. ((b))

    L

  3. ((c))

    M

  4. ((d))

    N

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Answer: ((a))

K

8

Mountain is to Valley as Peak is to _______ ?

  1. ((a))

    Crest

  2. ((b))

    Trough

  3. ((c))

    Apex

  4. ((d))

    Summit

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Answer: ((a))

Crest

9

Find the word that is different from the rest.

  1. ((a))

    Omnipotent

  2. ((b))

    Omniscient

  3. ((c))

    Omnivorous

  4. ((d))

    Omnipresent

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Answer: ((a))

Omnipotent

10

Which word does not belong in the group?

  1. ((a))

    Cholera

  2. ((b))

    Typhoid

  3. ((c))

    Dysentery

  4. ((d))

    COVID-19

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Answer: ((a))

Cholera

11

Which number does not belong to the sequence 3, 5, 9, 17, 32, 65?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    65

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    9

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Answer: ((a))

32

12

What will come at the place of (?)

COW : MILK :: SHEEP : ?

  1. ((a))

    Wool

  2. ((b))

    meat

  3. ((c))

    Leather

  4. ((d))

    Hair

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Answer: ((a))

Wool

13

What will come at the place of (?)

PHOTON : LIGHT :: PHONON : ?

  1. ((a))

    Sound

  2. ((b))

    Heat

  3. ((c))

    Particle

  4. ((d))

    Wave

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Answer: ((a))

Sound

14

What comes next: 3, 6, 12, 24, ____ ?

  1. ((a))

    36

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    72

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Answer: ((a))

36

15

Identify the missing sequence in the given series:

SCD, TEF, UGH, ____, WKL

  1. ((a))

    VJI

  2. ((b))

    VIJ

  3. ((c))

    IJT

  4. ((d))

    UJI

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Answer: ((a))

VJI

16

Identify the missing sequence in the given series:

FHK, GIL, HJM, ____, JLO

  1. ((a))

    IKN

  2. ((b))

    HKM

  3. ((c))

    IKM

  4. ((d))

    IJK

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Answer: ((a))

IKN

17

In a certain code, CAT = 24 and DOG = 26. What is the code for RAT?

  1. ((a))

    33

  2. ((b))

    39

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    37

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Answer: ((a))

33

18

If A!B = A - B, then what is 8!3?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    9

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Answer: ((a))

6

19

If A * B = A2B A^2 - B , then what is the value of 9 * 3?

  1. ((a))

    77

  2. ((b))

    73

  3. ((c))

    75

  4. ((d))

    78

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Answer: ((a))

77

20

After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come in the 'Third' position?

  1. ((a))

    Chocolate

  2. ((b))

    Chocoholic

  3. ((c))

    Chocolaty

  4. ((d))

    Chocolatier

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Answer: ((a))

Chocolate

21

The school's drama club is putting on a production of Romeo and Juliet, and the director needs to cast the lead roles. Which students would be best suited for the parts of Romeo and Juliet?

  1. ((a))

    The football team's quarterback and the cheerleading captain.

  2. ((b))

    The school's valedictorian and the student council president.

  3. ((c))

    The drama club president and the choir club president.

  4. ((d))

    The school's mathlete and the debate team captain.

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Answer: ((a))

The football team's quarterback and the cheerleading captain.

22

While managing a project, you find that an employee has made an unintentional error. How should you respond?

  1. ((a))

    Ignore the error and continue with the project

  2. ((b))

    Publicly call out the employee for the mistake in front of the team

  3. ((c))

    Discuss the error privately with the employee and offer guidance to fix it

  4. ((d))

    Do the work yourself to ensure no further issues arise

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Answer: ((a))

Ignore the error and continue with the project

23

Statement: It is raining outside.

Which of the following is the most likely conclusion?

  1. ((a))

    The sun will never shine again.

  2. ((b))

    The streets might be wet.

  3. ((c))

    Everyone is feeling sad.

  4. ((d))

    All outdoor activities are canceled forever.

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Answer: ((a))

The sun will never shine again.

24

M is the son of N. O is the daughter of N. How is O related to M?

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Sister

  3. ((c))

    Aunt

  4. ((d))

    Cousin

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Answer: ((a))

Mother

25

Complete the series.

3, 6, 9, 12, ?

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    20

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Answer: ((a))

14

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

The strength of the sanctioned judges of the Supreme Court (SC) of India, including the Chief Justice, is ________.

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    34

  4. ((d))

    40

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Answer: ((a))

25

27

Fill in the blank:
In 2022, _______ was appointed as India's second 'Chief of Defence Staff.'

  1. ((a))

    Air Marshal Padma Bandopadhyay

  2. ((b))

    Lt. Gen. Madhuri Kanitkar

  3. ((c))

    Admiral Sunil Lanba

  4. ((d))

    General Anil Chauhan

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Answer: ((a))

Air Marshal Padma Bandopadhyay

28

Which of the following statement is TRUE about the Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita?

  1. ((a))

    It allows digital evidence as primary evidence.

  2. ((b))

    It replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure.

  3. ((c))

    It limits the use of electronic records.

  4. ((d))

    It only applies to civil cases.

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Answer: ((a))

It allows digital evidence as primary evidence.

29

Which Indian satellite provides high-resolution images for monitoring agriculture, forestry, and coastal resources?

  1. ((a))

    RISAT-2

  2. ((b))

    Cartosat-3

  3. ((c))

    GSAT-6

  4. ((d))

    INSAT-4B

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Answer: ((a))

RISAT-2

30

What is the main objective of the 'Genome India Project'?

  1. ((a))

    Study endangered species

  2. ((b))

    Map genetic diversity of Indians

  3. ((c))

    Develop new vaccines

  4. ((d))

    Improve crop yield

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Answer: ((a))

Study endangered species

31

What is the main purpose of the 'INSPIRE' programme by the Government of India?

  1. ((a))

    Promote science education

  2. ((b))

    Develop nuclear reactors

  3. ((c))

    Advance space technology

  4. ((d))

    Strengthen cybersecurity

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Answer: ((a))

Promote science education

32

Fill in the blank:

Direct taxes are collected by the government from ________.

  1. ((a))

    Individuals and companies

  2. ((b))

    Importers

  3. ((c))

    Consumers

  4. ((d))

    Traders

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Answer: ((a))

Individuals and companies

33

Which organization publishes the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) report?

  1. ((a))

    IMF

  2. ((b))

    World Bank

  3. ((c))

    WTO

  4. ((d))

    UNDP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IMF

34

Which lake in India was formed by a meteorite impact and is considered a crater lake?

  1. ((a))

    Wular Lake, Jammu & Kashmir

  2. ((b))

    Vembanad Lake, Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Lonar Lake, Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Kolleru Lake, Andhra Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wular Lake, Jammu & Kashmir

35

Fill in the blank:

The Census in India is conducted every ______ years.

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    20

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Answer: ((a))

5

36

Which State in India has the lowest population density?

  1. ((a))

    Sikkim

  2. ((b))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Nagaland

  4. ((d))

    Manipur

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Answer: ((a))

Sikkim

37

Which act was passed to grant limited self-governance to Indians for the first time?

  1. ((a))

    Indian Councils Act 1892

  2. ((b))

    Government of India Act 1858

  3. ((c))

    Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1919

  4. ((d))

    Regulating Act 1773

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Answer: ((a))

Indian Councils Act 1892

38

Who introduced the Ryotwari System in India?

  1. ((a))

    Lord Cornwallis

  2. ((b))

    Thomas Munro

  3. ((c))

    Warren Hastings

  4. ((d))

    Robert Clive

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Answer: ((a))

Lord Cornwallis

39

Which of the following topics falls under the State List as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India?

  1. ((a))

    Defense and Armed Forces

  2. ((b))

    Foreign affairs and international treaties

  3. ((c))

    Currency, coinage, and legal tender

  4. ((d))

    Police and public order

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Answer: ((a))

Defense and Armed Forces

40

The basic notes in Indian classical music are called ________

  1. ((a))

    Ragas

  2. ((b))

    Talas

  3. ((c))

    Swaras

  4. ((d))

    Alankars

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Answer: ((a))

Ragas

41

Which author won the Booker Prize for the novel "The God of Small Things"?

  1. ((a))

    Ruskin Bond

  2. ((b))

    Arundhati Roy

  3. ((c))

    R.K. Narayan

  4. ((d))

    Anita Desai

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Answer: ((a))

Ruskin Bond

42

Which Mughal emperor introduced the Charbagh style of gardens?

  1. ((a))

    Babur

  2. ((b))

    Akbar

  3. ((c))

    Jahangir

  4. ((d))

    Aurangzeb

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Answer: ((a))

Babur

43

In which year did India win its first Olympic gold medal in hockey?

  1. ((a))

    1928

  2. ((b))

    1932

  3. ((c))

    1948

  4. ((d))

    1952

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Answer: ((a))

1928

44

Which piece moves in an 'L' shape in chess?

  1. ((a))

    Rook

  2. ((b))

    Bishop

  3. ((c))

    Knight

  4. ((d))

    Queen

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Answer: ((a))

Rook

45

Which two BRICS nations are permanent members of the UN Security Council?

  1. ((a))

    Russia and Brazil

  2. ((b))

    India and China

  3. ((c))

    China and Russia

  4. ((d))

    India and South Africa

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Answer: ((a))

Russia and Brazil

46

The Chagos Archipelago is a disputed territory between ________.

  1. ((a))

    United Kingdom and Mauritius

  2. ((b))

    India and Pakistan

  3. ((c))

    United States and Cuba

  4. ((d))

    United Kingdom and france

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Answer: ((a))

United Kingdom and Mauritius

47

What is the troposphere?

  1. ((a))

    The highest layer of the atmosphere

  2. ((b))

    The lowest layer of the atmosphere

  3. ((c))

    The middle layer of the atmosphere

  4. ((d))

    The outermost layer of the atmosphere

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Answer: ((a))

The highest layer of the atmosphere

48

Which temple is known for its erotic sculptures and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. ((a))

    Brihadeshwara Temple

  2. ((b))

    Sun Temple, Konark

  3. ((c))

    Khajuraho Temples

  4. ((d))

    Meenakshi Temple

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brihadeshwara Temple

49

Which book won Jhumpa Lahiri the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2000?

  1. ((a))

    The Namesake

  2. ((b))

    Unaccustomed Earth

  3. ((c))

    The Lowland

  4. ((d))

    Interpreter of Maladies

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Answer: ((a))

The Namesake

50

Which Indian River has received the most national attention for severe ecological damage caused by illegal sand mining, particularly in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar?

  1. ((a))

    Krishna

  2. ((b))

    Palar

  3. ((c))

    Ganga

  4. ((d))

    Narmada

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Answer: ((a))

Krishna

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

The smallest set of, sum of three consecutive natural numbers is equal to the sum of two whole numbers, and one of the whole numbers is 0. Which of the following sets represents the three natural number?

  1. ((a))

    4, 5, 6

  2. ((b))

    0, 6, 7

  3. ((c))

    1, 2, 3

  4. ((d))

    2, 3, 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4, 5, 6

52

Find the total surface area of a cube, the length of whose diagonal is 108\sqrt{108} cm.

  1. ((a))

    252 cm2

  2. ((b))

    280 cm2

  3. ((c))

    140 cm2

  4. ((d))

    216 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

252 cm2

53

A bottle is made by attaching a hemisphere to a cylinder of the same radius. Radius = 3.5 cm, height of cylinder = 10 cm.

Find the total surface area of the bottle.

  1. ((a))

    315.5 cm2cm^2

  2. ((b))

    335.5 cm2cm^2

  3. ((c))

    296 cm2cm^2

  4. ((d))

    308.5 cm2cm^2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

315.5 cm2cm^2

54

The set of whole numbers consists of all natural numbers along with which additional number?

  1. ((a))

    negative integers

  2. ((b))

    fractions

  3. ((c))

    zero

  4. ((d))

    irrational numbers

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

negative integers

55

What is the decimal form of 7/8?

  1. ((a))

    0.875

  2. ((b))

    0.78

  3. ((c))

    0.7

  4. ((d))

    0.805

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.875

56

The average age of 5 friends is 24 years. If two new friends join the group, with one aged 25 years and another aged 30 years, what will be the new average age of the expanded group?

  1. ((a))

    24 years

  2. ((b))

    24.5 years

  3. ((c))

    25 years

  4. ((d))

    25.5 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24 years

57

In a class, 60% of the students are boys and the rest are girls. If 40% of the boys and 50% of the girls passed a test, what percentage of the total students passed the test?

  1. ((a))

    44%

  2. ((b))

    45%

  3. ((c))

    52%

  4. ((d))

    50%

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Answer: ((a))

44%

58

The square of 27x27:

  1. ((a))

    726

  2. ((b))

    756

  3. ((c))

    729

  4. ((d))

    780

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

726

59

If a recipe calls for 0.625 liters of milk, how many ml is that?

  1. ((a))

    625 ml

  2. ((b))

    6.25 ml

  3. ((c))

    62.5 ml

  4. ((d))

    6250 ml

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Answer: ((a))

625 ml

60

A scholar was asked to find the arithmetic mean of the numbers 4, 11, 7, 9, 16, 13, 8, 19, 18, 21, 12 and x. He found the mean to be 12. What should be the number in place of x?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

61

A certain quantity of wheat is sufficient for 200 people for 30 days. If 50 more people join them, for how many days will the same quantity of wheat last?

  1. ((a))

    20 days

  2. ((b))

    24 days

  3. ((c))

    25 days

  4. ((d))

    28 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20 days

62

A man bought an old car for ₹15000. He spent ₹2500 on its repairs and then sold it for ₹19250. What is his percentage profit?

  1. ((a))

    10%

  2. ((b))

    12.5%

  3. ((c))

    15%

  4. ((d))

    20%

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Answer: ((a))

10%

63

The marked price of a shirt is ₹600. A customer gets two successive discounts of 10% and 5%. What is the final price paid?

  1. ((a))

    ₹480

  2. ((b))

    ₹510

  3. ((c))

    ₹513

  4. ((d))

    ₹540

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹480

64

The marked price of a mobile is ₹10,000. A customer is offered two successive discounts of 20% and 10%.

What is the total discount received?

  1. ((a))

    ₹3000

  2. ((b))

    ₹2800

  3. ((c))

    ₹2700

  4. ((d))

    ₹2500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹3000

65

A shopkeeper sells his goods at 60% of their cost price. Find the percent gain or losses.

  1. ((a))

    40%

  2. ((b))

    35%

  3. ((c))

    50%

  4. ((d))

    30%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40%

66

A, B, and C can complete a work in 20, 30, and 60 days respectively. In how many days can they finish the work together?

  1. ((a))

    10 days

  2. ((b))

    8 days

  3. ((c))

    12 days

  4. ((d))

    15 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 days

67

A man covers a certain distance by car in 5 hours. If he increases his speed by 12 km/h, he takes one hour less to cover the same distance. What is the original speed of the car?

  1. ((a))

    48 km/h

  2. ((b))

    50 km/h

  3. ((c))

    60 km/h

  4. ((d))

    55 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48 km/h

68

A can do a work in 12 days, B in 16 days. A works for 3 days, then B joins and they complete the remaining work together.

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How many total days did it take to complete the work?

  1. ((a))

    9 days

  2. ((b))

    10 days

  3. ((c))

    8.14 days

  4. ((d))

    7.5 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 days

69

In a college, the ratio of the number of boys to girls is 8 : 5. If there are 180 girls, the total number of students in the college is:

  1. ((a))

    468

  2. ((b))

    200

  3. ((c))

    416

  4. ((d))

    326

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

468

70

If the simple interest on ₹ 15,000 for 4 years is ₹ 3,600, what is the rate of interest?

  1. ((a))

    5%

  2. ((b))

    6%

  3. ((c))

    7%

  4. ((d))

    8%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5%

71

Shyam collection contains Canada, Indian and British stamps. If the ratio of Canada to Indian stamps is 5 to 2 and the ratio of Indian to British stamps is 5 to 1, what is the ratio of Canada to British stamps?

  1. ((a))

    20 : 2

  2. ((b))

    22 : 4

  3. ((c))

    25 : 2

  4. ((d))

    22 : 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20 : 2

72

In a circle with center O, a chord AB is such that ∠AOB = 130°. What is the measure of ∠ACB, where C lies on the arc AB?

  1. ((a))

    30°

  2. ((b))

    70°

  3. ((c))

    65°

  4. ((d))

    60°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30°

73

A person takes 2 hours to travel a certain distance by scooter. Returning over the same distance, he increases his speed by 10 km/h and takes 1.6 hours. What was his original speed?

  1. ((a))

    40 km/h

  2. ((b))

    45 km/h

  3. ((c))

    50 km/h

  4. ((d))

    55 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40 km/h

74

A triangle has angles in the ratio 2:3:4. What are the angles?

  1. ((a))

    30°, 45°, 105°

  2. ((b))

    40°, 60°, 80°

  3. ((c))

    36°, 54°, 90°

  4. ((d))

    20°, 60°, 100°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30°, 45°, 105°

75

A cone has a slant height of 13 cm and a vertical height of 5 cm. What is the radius of the base?

  1. ((a))

    12 cm

  2. ((b))

    10 cm

  3. ((c))

    9 cm

  4. ((d))

    8 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 cm

English Language (25 questions)

76

Identify the synonym of 'Imminent':

  1. ((a))

    Distant

  2. ((b))

    Approaching

  3. ((c))

    Delayed

  4. ((d))

    Postponed

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Answer: ((a))

Distant

77

Identify the synonym of 'Tranquil'

  1. ((a))

    Restless

  2. ((b))

    Peaceful

  3. ((c))

    Turbulent

  4. ((d))

    Chaotic

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Restless

78

Identify the antonym of "Bold":

  1. ((a))

    Adventurous

  2. ((b))

    Brave

  3. ((c))

    Timid

  4. ((d))

    Fearless

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Adventurous

79

Identify the antonym of "Obscure"

  1. ((a))

    Prominent

  2. ((b))

    Vague

  3. ((c))

    Faint

  4. ((d))

    Hidden

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Answer: ((a))

Prominent

80

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate adverb.
The teacher explained the concept ___ for the students.

  1. ((a))

    clear

  2. ((b))

    clearly

  3. ((c))

    clearer

  4. ((d))

    clarity

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Answer: ((a))

clear

81

Fill in the blank with most appropriate phrasal verb:
The teacher asked the students to ___ their assignments.

  1. ((a))

    hand in

  2. ((b))

    hand out

  3. ((c))

    hand over

  4. ((d))

    hand off

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Answer: ((a))

hand in

82

Pick the correctly spelled word:

  1. ((a))

    Consensus

  2. ((b))

    Concensus

  3. ((c))

    Consencus

  4. ((d))

    Conssenus

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Answer: ((a))

Consensus

83

Which word is spelled correctly?

  1. ((a))

    Quizzical

  2. ((b))

    Quizical

  3. ((c))

    Quisical

  4. ((d))

    Quizzacal

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Answer: ((a))

Quizzical

84

Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
"The study of the origin and history of words."

  1. ((a))

    Etymology

  2. ((b))

    Philology

  3. ((c))

    Lexicography

  4. ((d))

    Semantics

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Answer: ((a))

Etymology

85

Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
"The scientific study of insects."

  1. ((a))

    Ornithology

  2. ((b))

    Entomology

  3. ((c))

    Anthropology

  4. ((d))

    Zoology

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Answer: ((a))

Ornithology

86

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:
"Smell a rat":

  1. ((a))

    To be very clean

  2. ((b))

    To suspect something

  3. ((c))

    To follow orders

  4. ((d))

    To be afraid

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Answer: ((a))

To be very clean

87

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
"Cut your coat according to your cloth."

  1. ((a))

    Dress according to the occasion

  2. ((b))

    Spend money freely without worry

  3. ((c))

    Live within your income or means

  4. ((d))

    Wear what suits your personality

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Answer: ((a))

Dress according to the occasion

88

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
They were discussing (1) / the issue seriously (2) / when I am called (3) / for the meeting(4).

  1. ((a))

    They were discussing (1)

  2. ((b))

    the issue seriously (2)

  3. ((c))

    when I am called (3)

  4. ((d))

    for the meeting. (4)

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Answer: ((a))

They were discussing (1)

89

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The manager call (1) / off the meeting (2) / due to an emergency (3) / at home(4).

  1. ((a))

    The manager called (1)

  2. ((b))

    off the meeting (2)

  3. ((c))

    due to an emergency (3)

  4. ((d))

    at home. (4)

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Answer: ((a))

The manager called (1)

90

Arrange the passage correctly:
(1) She put the bowl under a damp cloth and let it rest in a warm corner.
(2) In a mixing bowl, she mixed the water and flour together until it was a smooth dough.
(3) She placed all the required ingredients on the kitchen counter before preparation.
(4) She kneaded the dough for a good ten minutes to make sure it was smooth and elastic.

  1. ((a))

    3 - 2 - 4 - 1

  2. ((b))

    2 - 3 - 4 - 1

  3. ((c))

    3 - 4 - 2 - 1

  4. ((d))

    2 - 4 - 3 - 1

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Answer: ((a))

3 - 2 - 4 - 1

91

Arrange the passage correctly:
(1) He stretched for a moment and started his routine with some light morning exercise.
(2) The alarm went off on time, waking him up with a gentle ring.
(3) He looked at the time and programmed an alarm on his cell phone for precisely 6:00 a.m. the following day.
(4) Ensuring all was in position, he went to sleep early to have a good night's sleep.

  1. ((a))

    3 - 4 - 2 - 1

  2. ((b))

    4 - 3 - 2 - 1

  3. ((c))

    2 - 3 - 1 - 4

  4. ((d))

    3 - 2 - 4 - 1

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Answer: ((a))

3 - 4 - 2 - 1

92

Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold.

Bathsheba realized too late that Gabriel Oak had been better man for her all along.

  1. ((a))

    More good

  2. ((b))

    Best

  3. ((c))

    Even better

  4. ((d))

    Good

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Answer: ((a))

More good

93

Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold.

He was determined to get through the truth, no matter how painful.

  1. ((a))

    Get over

  2. ((b))

    Get by

  3. ((c))

    Get in

  4. ((d))

    Get at

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Answer: ((a))

Get over

94

Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold.

Please advise on how I can give my advise.

  1. ((a))

    advise, advice

  2. ((b))

    advice, advise

  3. ((c))

    advise, advise

  4. ((d))

    advice, advice

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Answer: ((a))

advise, advice

95

Which of the given options arranges the following sentences in the most logical order to form a meaningful paragraph?

<br>
  1. He took a deep breath and walked onto the stage.
  2. The audience responded with a resounding applause.
  3. He delivered his speech with great enthusiasm.
  4. At first, he felt nervous but then gained confidence.
  1. ((a))

    1-2-4-3

  2. ((b))

    3-2-1-4

  3. ((c))

    1-4-3-2

  4. ((d))

    2-3-4-1

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Answer: ((a))

1-2-4-3

96

Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?

  1. This helped her land her first job was as an assistant chef.
  2. Her grandmother taught her many traditional recipes.
  3. She joined a culinary school to hone her skills after college.
  4. She developed an interest in cooking when she was young.
  1. ((a))

    3-2-1-4

  2. ((b))

    4-1-2-3

  3. ((c))

    4-2-3-1

  4. ((d))

    4-3-2-1

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Answer: ((a))

3-2-1-4

97

Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?

  1. Reading books also improves vocabulary and communication skills.
  2. It even enhances creativity and imagination.
  3. People who read regularly tend to be more knowledgeable.
  4. Therefore, reading is a beneficial habit for everyone.
  1. ((a))

    2-1-3-4

  2. ((b))

    4-3-2-1

  3. ((c))

    3-1-2-4

  4. ((d))

    2-1-4-3

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Answer: ((a))

2-1-3-4

98

Fill in the blanks with the correct article.

Ravi is ______ most intelligent boy in ______ class.

  1. ((a))

    a, the

  2. ((b))

    an, a

  3. ((c))

    the, the

  4. ((d))

    an, the

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Answer: ((a))

a, the

99

Choose the correct collocations from the options below.

I don't ________ sympathy with failures.

  1. ((a))

    keep

  2. ((b))

    put

  3. ((c))

    do

  4. ((d))

    have

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Answer: ((a))

keep

100

Identify the correct type of adjective in the following sentence.

She ate sufficient bread.

Here, Sufficient is a _______ adjective.

  1. ((a))

    proper

  2. ((b))

    numeral

  3. ((c))

    qualitative

  4. ((d))

    quantitative

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Answer: ((a))

proper

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