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SSC Selection Post 2025 (Matriculation Level) Official Paper (Held On: 01 Aug, 2025 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

Which item does not belong to the group?

  1. ((a))

    Guitar

  2. ((b))

    Piano

  3. ((c))

    Flute

  4. ((d))

    Hammer

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Answer: ((a))

Guitar

2

4 : 16 :: 5 : ?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    35

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Answer: ((a))

20

3

A : Z :: B : ?

  1. ((a))

    X

  2. ((b))

    Y

  3. ((c))

    W

  4. ((d))

    V

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Answer: ((a))

X

4

Which one does not fit in the group?

  1. ((a))

    Saturn

  2. ((b))

    Mars

  3. ((c))

    Jupiter

  4. ((d))

    Earth

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Answer: ((a))

Saturn

5

Select the number that is different from the rest in the sequence 5, 11, 23, 47, 94

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    23

  3. ((c))

    47

  4. ((d))

    94

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Answer: ((a))

11

6

What will come at the place of (?)

QUIXOTIC : IDEALISTIC :: PRAGMATIC : ?

  1. ((a))

    Realistic

  2. ((b))

    Theoretical

  3. ((c))

    Dreamy

  4. ((d))

    Utopian

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Answer: ((a))

Realistic

7

Complete the pattern: 9, 9, 18, 27 ____ ?

  1. ((a))

    36

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    45

  4. ((d))

    21

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Answer: ((a))

36

8

Identify the missing sequence in the given series:

ZXR, YWQ, XVP, ____, VTN

  1. ((a))

    WUP

  2. ((b))

    WUO

  3. ((c))

    XUQ

  4. ((d))

    VTO

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Answer: ((a))

WUP

9

M is to N as K is to __?

  1. ((a))

    M

  2. ((b))

    I

  3. ((c))

    W

  4. ((d))

    P

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Answer: ((a))

M

10

Find the missing letter in the series.

<br>

A, B, D, G, ?

  1. ((a))

    O

  2. ((b))

    P

  3. ((c))

    M

  4. ((d))

    K

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Answer: ((a))

O

11

If 10th April 2025 is a Thursday, what day will 17th April 2025 be?

  1. ((a))

    THURSDAY

  2. ((b))

    FRIDAY

  3. ((c))

    MONDAY

  4. ((d))

    SUNDAY

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Answer: ((a))

THURSDAY

12

If A # B = A/B, find 16 # 4 ?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    6

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Answer: ((a))

5

13

If A B=(A+B)×(AB),thenwhatisthevalueof6 B = (A + B) × (A - B), then what is the value of 6 5?

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    9

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Answer: ((a))

11

14

The school has organized a field trip to the nearby forest, and the students will be spending the day learning about the local flora and fauna. Which of the following should the students bring with them?

  1. ((a))

    A packed lunch and a refillable water bottle.

  2. ((b))

    A heavy coat and gloves for warmth.

  3. ((c))

    A swimsuit and a towel for a swim in the lake.

  4. ((d))

    A handheld video game to pass the time.

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Answer: ((a))

A packed lunch and a refillable water bottle.

15

The school's football team is facing off against the rival team in the championship game. The coach wants to motivate the players and has promised to take them to a celebratory dinner at a local restaurant. Which restaurant should the coach choose?

  1. ((a))

    A fancy French restaurant with a dress code and a wine list.

  2. ((b))

    A burger joint with no buffet option and limited dessert choices.

  3. ((c))

    An Italian pizzeria with a casual atmosphere and a wood-fired oven.

  4. ((d))

    A seafood restaurant with a sushi bar and a lobster tank.

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Answer: ((a))

A fancy French restaurant with a dress code and a wine list.

16

You observe child labor being used to serve food at a restaurant. What is the most responsible action to take?

  1. ((a))

    Ignore the situation and continue with your meal

  2. ((b))

    Confront the restaurant management in front of other customers

  3. ((c))

    Report the situation to the authorities or child welfare organization

  4. ((d))

    Offer the child money to leave the job

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Answer: ((a))

Ignore the situation and continue with your meal

17

Scenario: You are trying to find a specific book in a library. Which of the following is the most efficient first step?

  1. ((a))

    Wander around randomly looking at all the shelves.

  2. ((b))

    Ask a librarian for help.

  3. ((c))

    Start reading the titles of every book on one shelf.

  4. ((d))

    Leave the library and try to find the book elsewhere.

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Answer: ((a))

Wander around randomly looking at all the shelves.

18

X is the mother of Y. Z is the sister of Y. How is X related to Z?

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Sister

  3. ((c))

    Aunt

  4. ((d))

    Cousin

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Answer: ((a))

Mother

19

Choose the alternative that will replace the question mark.

<br>

Soft: Cushion :: Rough : ?

  1. ((a))

    Blanket

  2. ((b))

    Sandpaper

  3. ((c))

    Cotton

  4. ((d))

    Cloud

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Answer: ((a))

Blanket

20

Choose the pair that has the same logical relationship as:

<br>

Tree : Forest

  1. ((a))

    Student : Classroom

  2. ((b))

    Fleet : Ship

  3. ((c))

    Water : Fish

  4. ((d))

    Sky : Star

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Answer: ((a))

Student : Classroom

21

If ⦿ = 10, then ⦿ + 5 = ?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    105

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    50

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Answer: ((a))

15

22

Complete the analogy.

3 : 15 :: 4 : 20 :: 5 : ?

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    40

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

23

Which number does NOT belong to the group?

<br>

23, 29, 31, 35

  1. ((a))

    23

  2. ((b))

    29

  3. ((c))

    31

  4. ((d))

    35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23

24

Which word logically follows this sequence?

Steel, Titanium, Aluminium, Copper, _____

  1. ((a))

    Iron

  2. ((b))

    Hydrogen

  3. ((c))

    Oxygen

  4. ((d))

    Helium

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Answer: ((a))

Iron

25

What comes next in the series?

5, 10, 17, 26, 37, ?

  1. ((a))

    47

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    49

  4. ((d))

    50

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Answer: ((a))

47

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

What does the Uniform Civil Code primarily aim to achieve?

  1. ((a))

    Strengthen federalism

  2. ((b))

    Equal rights across all religions

  3. ((c))

    Promote religious autonomy

  4. ((d))

    Protect minority rights

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Answer: ((a))

Strengthen federalism

27

__________ aims to reduce malnutrition and improve nutritional outcomes in children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.

  1. ((a))

    Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  2. ((b))

    PM Matru Vandana Yojana

  3. ((c))

    Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

  4. ((d))

    Poshan Abhiyaan

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Answer: ((a))

Mid-Day Meal Scheme

28

Which national initiative aims to prevent and control non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension?

  1. ((a))

    Mission Indradhanush

  2. ((b))

    National Digital Health Mission

  3. ((c))

    Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

  4. ((d))

    National Programme for Prevention and Control of NCDs

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Answer: ((a))

Mission Indradhanush

29

If the length of a wire is doubled and its thickness (cross-sectional area) is reduced to half, what will be the effect on its electrical resistance?

  1. ((a))

    It becomes one-fourth

  2. ((b))

    It remains unchanged

  3. ((c))

    It becomes four times

  4. ((d))

    It becomes half

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Answer: ((a))

It becomes one-fourth

30

Fill in the blank:

The Government of India introduced the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act to decrease the issue of fiscal deficit and _______.

  1. ((a))

    Public debt

  2. ((b))

    Agricultural subsidies

  3. ((c))

    Foreign exchange reserves

  4. ((d))

    Private investments

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Answer: ((a))

Public debt

31

Which of the following is the primary cause of the rain shadow effect in the Western Ghats region of India?

  1. ((a))

    The Himalayas blocking the monsoon winds

  2. ((b))

    The Western Ghats intercepting moisture-laden winds from the Arabian Sea

  3. ((c))

    The Thar Desert drawing moisture from the monsoon winds

  4. ((d))

    The Deccan Plateau blocking winds from the Bay of Bengal

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Answer: ((a))

The Himalayas blocking the monsoon winds

32

Fill in the blank:

The sex ratio in India refers to the number of females per ____ males.

  1. ((a))

    1200

  2. ((b))

    990

  3. ((c))

    1000

  4. ((d))

    1050

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Answer: ((a))

1200

33

In India, which of the following statement is correct about the financial relation between the Center and the States?

  1. ((a))

    The Union Government has exclusive control over all types of taxation, including state taxes.

  2. ((b))

    The States have no role in the allocation of taxes and resources, and all funds are directly managed by the Union.

  3. ((c))

    The Union Government collects taxes and distributes them between the Union and the States through the Finance Commission.

  4. ((d))

    States have the authority to impose taxes on defense, currency, and foreign trade.

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Answer: ((a))

The Union Government has exclusive control over all types of taxation, including state taxes.

34

Who wrote the book "Mein Kampf"?

  1. ((a))

    Adolf Hitler

  2. ((b))

    Joseph Goebbels

  3. ((c))

    Heinrich Himmler

  4. ((d))

    Rudolf Hess

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Answer: ((a))

Adolf Hitler

35

The Bodhisattva statues of Gandhara show the influence of which artistic style?

  1. ((a))

    Mughal

  2. ((b))

    Greek

  3. ((c))

    Persian

  4. ((d))

    Rajput

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Answer: ((a))

Mughal

36

In which year did India lift its first Cricket World Cup in the 50-over format?

  1. ((a))

    1983

  2. ((b))

    1992

  3. ((c))

    2003

  4. ((d))

    2011

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Answer: ((a))

1983

37

Where is the BRICS headquarters located?

  1. ((a))

    Shanghai

  2. ((b))

    Moscow

  3. ((c))

    New Delhi

  4. ((d))

    Brasilia

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Answer: ((a))

Shanghai

38

Where will India's Aditya-L1 mission be placed?

  1. ((a))

    At the Sun-Earth L2 point

  2. ((b))

    At the Sun-Earth L1 point in a halo orbit

  3. ((c))

    At the Earth-Moon L1 point

  4. ((d))

    At the Mars-Sun L1 point

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Answer: ((a))

At the Sun-Earth L2 point

39

What has been observed in the past decade regarding earthquakes and subsurface fluids?

  1. ((a))

    A decrease in earthquakes triggered by injection and production

  2. ((b))

    No change in earthquakes triggered by injection and production

  3. ((c))

    A substantial increase in earthquakes triggered by injection and production

  4. ((d))

    Earthquakes are no longer triggered by injection and production

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Answer: ((a))

A decrease in earthquakes triggered by injection and production

40

Which of the following is a key feature of Mathura school of sculpture?

  1. ((a))

    Use of grey schist stone

  2. ((b))

    Highly polished sandstone

  3. ((c))

    Heavy Greek influence

  4. ((d))

    Iconography of Buddha and Hindu deities

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Answer: ((a))

Use of grey schist stone

41

Arundhati Roy won the Booker Prize in which year for her debut novel 'The God of Small Things'?

  1. ((a))

    1990

  2. ((b))

    1997

  3. ((c))

    2003

  4. ((d))

    2012

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Answer: ((a))

1990

42

Which year is considered the approximate composition period of the Natya Shastra, the earliest known treatise on Indian music and dance?

  1. ((a))

    200 BCE

  2. ((b))

    1000 BCE

  3. ((c))

    500 CE

  4. ((d))

    1500 CE

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Answer: ((a))

200 BCE

43

According to the 2011 Census, which state in India has the highest proportion of its population living in rural areas?

  1. ((a))

    Goa

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Bihar

  4. ((d))

    West Bengal

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Answer: ((a))

Goa

44

Which city hosted the first Asian Games in 1951?

  1. ((a))

    Tokyo

  2. ((b))

    Bangkok

  3. ((c))

    New Delhi

  4. ((d))

    Jakarta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tokyo

45

Who founded Harijan Sangh and contended that the Shastras did not approve untouchability; and if they did, they should be disregarded?

  1. ((a))

    Rabindranath Tagore

  2. ((b))

    Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  3. ((c))

    Jyotiba Phule

  4. ((d))

    Mahatma Gandhi

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Answer: ((a))

Rabindranath Tagore

46

Why did Mahatma Gandhi call for a campaign against the Rowlatt Act?

  1. ((a))

    During the non-cooperation movement, thousands of Indians were kept in jail

  2. ((b))

    British censorship of press and permitted detention without trial

  3. ((c))

    Hundreds of people were killed in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre

  4. ((d))

    Sir Sidney Rowlatt was a Britisher

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Answer: ((a))

During the non-cooperation movement, thousands of Indians were kept in jail

47

Which four countries make up the Quad?

  1. ((a))

    USA, Japan, India, Australia

  2. ((b))

    USA, UK, France, Australia

  3. ((c))

    China, Russia, India, Japan

  4. ((d))

    Canada, USA, Mexico, Brazil

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Answer: ((a))

USA, Japan, India, Australia

48

What is the ranking of India in the World Happiness Report 2025?

  1. ((a))

    109th

  2. ((b))

    118th

  3. ((c))

    126th

  4. ((d))

    144th

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Answer: ((a))

109th

49

The book 'The Accidental Prime Minister' by Sanjaya Baru is based on which of the following Indian Prime Minister's life?

  1. ((a))

    Indira Gandhi

  2. ((b))

    Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  3. ((c))

    Rajiv Gandhi

  4. ((d))

    Manmohan Singh

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Answer: ((a))

Indira Gandhi

50

What is the aim of the FASTER initiative launched by the Supreme Court of India?

  1. ((a))

    Forest and Soil Tracking

  2. ((b))

    Faster court order transmission

  3. ((c))

    Flood Awareness and Response

  4. ((d))

    Forest Air Surveillance Technology

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Answer: ((a))

Forest and Soil Tracking

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

In a classroom test, students were awarded +6 marks for each correct answer and -3 marks for each incorrect answer. No marks were given for unattempted questions.

Radhika answered 10 questions correctly and scored a total of 42 marks. How many questions did she answer incorrectly?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    6

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Answer: ((a))

2

52

Find the length of the longest pole that can be placed in a cubical room of edge 27 cm.

  1. ((a))

    182 18\sqrt{2} cm

  2. ((b))

    272 27\sqrt{2} cm

  3. ((c))

    273 27\sqrt{3} cm

  4. ((d))

    183 18\sqrt{3} cm

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Answer: ((a))

182 18\sqrt{2} cm

53

A hollow hemisphere has an inner radius of 5 cm and an outer radius of 7 cm. Find its total surface area.

  1. ((a))

    456.25 cm2cm^2

  2. ((b))

    540.57 cm2cm^2

  3. ((c))

    623.56 cm2cm^2

  4. ((d))

    511.38 cm2cm^2

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Answer: ((a))

456.25 cm2cm^2

54

What does each point on a number line represent?

  1. ((a))

    Natural number

  2. ((b))

    Integer

  3. ((c))

    Rational number

  4. ((d))

    Real number

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Answer: ((a))

Natural number

55

Find the square of 19.

  1. ((a))

    324

  2. ((b))

    361

  3. ((c))

    362

  4. ((d))

    225

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

324

56

Which of the following is the CORRECT comparison?

  1. ((a))

    3/4 > 0.85

  2. ((b))

    0.5 < 1/3

  3. ((c))

    5/6 > 0.8

  4. ((d))

    0.25 > 1/2

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Answer: ((a))

3/4 > 0.85

57

The average weight of 10 parcels is 1.5 kg. If a parcel weighing 2.5 kg is replaced by a new parcel, the average weight becomes 1.6 kg. What is the weight of the new parcel?

  1. ((a))

    3.5 kg

  2. ((b))

    2.5 kg

  3. ((c))

    2.4 kg

  4. ((d))

    2.3 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3.5 kg

58

A cricketer has an average of 30 runs in 9 innings. In the 10th inning, he scores some runs, and his average increases to 31 runs.

How many runs did he score in the 10th inning?

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    40

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

59

A student got 30% marks and failed by 13 marks and another student got 44% marks and gets 15 more than the passing marks. Find the maximum mark in a certain examination?

  1. ((a))

    300

  2. ((b))

    200

  3. ((c))

    150

  4. ((d))

    250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

300

60

A student scored 14.75 out of 20 in Science and 17 1/2 out of 25 in Maths. In which subject did she score better percentage-wise?

  1. ((a))

    Science

  2. ((b))

    Maths

  3. ((c))

    Both equal

  4. ((d))

    Can't determine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Science

61

A seller buys 240 Television. He sells some of them at a gain of 20% and the remaining at a gain of 30%. If he gains 28% on the whole, then how many did he sell at a gain of 20%?

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    36

  3. ((c))

    43

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

62

If 20% of x = y, then y% of 20 is the same as:

  1. ((a))

    5% of x

  2. ((b))

    4% of x

  3. ((c))

    10% of x

  4. ((d))

    7% of x

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Answer: ((a))

5% of x

63

An article is sold at a 20% loss. If the selling price was ₹400 more, there would have been a 5% gain. What is the cost price of the article?

  1. ((a))

    ₹1500

  2. ((b))

    ₹1600

  3. ((c))

    ₹1800

  4. ((d))

    ₹2000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹1500

64

A wholesaler offers a 25% discount on purchases of ₹10000 or more. A customer buys goods worth ₹15000.

<br>

If he also gets an additional 5% discount for paying cash, how much does he pay?

  1. ((a))

    ₹10500

  2. ((b))

    ₹11250

  3. ((c))

    ₹10687.50

  4. ((d))

    ₹10750

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Answer: ((a))

₹10500

65

A watch was sold for ₹2040 after giving a discount of 15% on the marked price. What was the marked price?

  1. ((a))

    ₹2400

  2. ((b))

    ₹2200

  3. ((c))

    ₹2500

  4. ((d))

    ₹2300

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹2400

66

8 men can complete a work in 12 days. How many men are required to complete the same work in 6 days?

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

67

A and B can do a piece of work in 18 days. They worked together for 12 days and then B left. A finished the remaining work in 10 days. In how many days can A alone complete the work?

  1. ((a))

    30 days

  2. ((b))

    24 days

  3. ((c))

    36 days

  4. ((d))

    40 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 days

68

If a sum doubles itself in 8 years at simple interest, what is the rate of interest per annum?

  1. ((a))

    12.5%

  2. ((b))

    15%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    25%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12.5%

69

If 5 eraser cost is Rs. 10. How much will 13 erasers cost?

  1. ((a))

    28

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    26

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28

70

A sum of Rs. 427 is to be divided among X, Y and Z such that 3 times X's share, 4 times Y's share and 7 times Z's share are all equal.

The share of Z is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 84

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 90

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 85

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 94

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 84

71

A semi circular window has a diameter of 1.4 meters. What is the total length of the frame required for this window?

  1. ((a))

    2.2 m

  2. ((b))

    3.6 m

  3. ((c))

    4.4 m

  4. ((d))

    5.8 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.2 m

72

How much distance will be covered in 2.5 hours at a speed of 40 km/h?

  1. ((a))

    60 km

  2. ((b))

    80 km

  3. ((c))

    90 km

  4. ((d))

    100 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60 km

73

Two cars start from the same point. One travels north at 60 km/h, the other travels east at 80 km/h. What is the distance between them after 2 hours?

  1. ((a))

    140 km

  2. ((b))

    160 km

  3. ((c))

    180 km

  4. ((d))

    200 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

140 km

74

A cone has a base radius of 7 cm and height of 24 cm. What is its slant height?

  1. ((a))

    25 cm

  2. ((b))

    26 cm

  3. ((c))

    23 cm

  4. ((d))

    24.5 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25 cm

75

A triangle has two angles measuring 65° and 45°. What is the measure of the third angle?

  1. ((a))

    65°

  2. ((b))

    70°

  3. ((c))

    60°

  4. ((d))

    50°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65°

English Language (25 questions)

76

Identify the synonym of 'Clarity':

  1. ((a))

    Confusion

  2. ((b))

    Lucidity

  3. ((c))

    Obscurity

  4. ((d))

    Vagueness

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Confusion

77

Identify the synonym of 'Pristine'

  1. ((a))

    Polluted

  2. ((b))

    Immaculate

  3. ((c))

    Dirty

  4. ((d))

    Untouched

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Polluted

78

Identify the antonym of "Docile"

  1. ((a))

    Soft

  2. ((b))

    Headstrong

  3. ((c))

    Gentle

  4. ((d))

    Compliant

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Answer: ((a))

Soft

79

Identify the antonym of "Ruthless":

  1. ((a))

    Harsh

  2. ((b))

    Cruel

  3. ((c))

    Brutal

  4. ((d))

    Compassionate

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Answer: ((a))

Harsh

80

Pick the correctly spelled word:

  1. ((a))

    Discipline

  2. ((b))

    Discpline

  3. ((c))

    Disipline

  4. ((d))

    Discepline

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Answer: ((a))

Discipline

81

Which word is spelled correctly?

  1. ((a))

    Mischievous

  2. ((b))

    Mischevious

  3. ((c))

    Mischievious

  4. ((d))

    Mischevous

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Answer: ((a))

Mischievous

82

Fill in the blank with most appropriate option:
This is by far the ___ performance we've seen from the team all season.

  1. ((a))

    better

  2. ((b))

    best

  3. ((c))

    good

  4. ((d))

    most better

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Answer: ((a))

better

83

Fill in the blank with most appropriate option:
She is not only more talented but also ___ experienced than her competitors.

  1. ((a))

    much

  2. ((b))

    most

  3. ((c))

    more

  4. ((d))

    very

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Answer: ((a))

much

84

Choose the correct one-word substitution for:

"A speech made without preparation ___."

  1. ((a))

    Manuscript

  2. ((b))

    Extempore

  3. ((c))

    Debate

  4. ((d))

    Oration

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Answer: ((a))

Manuscript

85

Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
"One who is beyond reforms."

  1. ((a))

    Incurable

  2. ((b))

    Incorrigible

  3. ((c))

    Invincible

  4. ((d))

    Irresistible

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Answer: ((a))

Incurable

86

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:
"Let sleeping dogs lie":

  1. ((a))

    Avoid bringing up past conflicts

  2. ((b))

    Wake someone up

  3. ((c))

    Be very careful

  4. ((d))

    Hide from danger

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Answer: ((a))

Avoid bringing up past conflicts

87

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
"Leave someone in the lurch."

  1. ((a))

    To support someone in a crisis

  2. ((b))

    To abandon someone in trouble or difficulty

  3. ((c))

    To give someone a surprise gift

  4. ((d))

    To mislead someone intentionally

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Answer: ((a))

To support someone in a crisis

88

Arrange the passage correctly:
(1) She put each stack into the washing machine, taking care not to overfill it.
(2) She then chose an appropriate cycle and initiated the washing process.
(3) Depending on the type of fabric, she poured a proper amount of detergent accordingly.
(4) She gathered the laundry from various areas of the house, sorting whites from colored garments.

  1. ((a))

    1 - 2 - 3 - 4

  2. ((b))

    4 - 1 - 3 - 2

  3. ((c))

    4 - 2 - 1 - 3

  4. ((d))

    3 - 4 - 1 - 2

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Answer: ((a))

1 - 2 - 3 - 4

89

Arrange the passage correctly:
(1) He took his towel and entered the shower.
(2) He cleaned up using shampoo and soap.
(3) He dried and dressed himself up for work.
(4) He regulated the water temperature to suit himself.

  1. ((a))

    1 - 3 - 4 - 2

  2. ((b))

    1 - 4 - 2 - 3

  3. ((c))

    3 - 4 - 2 - 1

  4. ((d))

    4 - 2 - 3 - 1

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Answer: ((a))

1 - 3 - 4 - 2

90

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

Catherine said she loved Heathcliff, however, she could not marry him because of his social standing.

  1. ((a))

    Because

  2. ((b))

    But

  3. ((c))

    Since

  4. ((d))

    And

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Answer: ((a))

Because

91

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

Cassius spoke to Brutus under so influence of jealousy and pride.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    An

  3. ((c))

    the

  4. ((d))

    That

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Answer: ((a))

A

92

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

She could not support the temptation to open the letter and read it.

  1. ((a))

    Bear

  2. ((b))

    Endure

  3. ((c))

    Sustain

  4. ((d))

    Resist

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Answer: ((a))

Bear

93

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

She resolved to carry on the plan, despite the risks involved.

  1. ((a))

    Carry off

  2. ((b))

    Carry through

  3. ((c))

    Carry forward

  4. ((d))

    Carry out

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Answer: ((a))

Carry off

94

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

The spokesperson said the company launches its new product two months ago.

  1. ((a))

    Has launched

  2. ((b))

    Had launched

  3. ((c))

    Launched

  4. ((d))

    Is launching

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Answer: ((a))

Has launched

95

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

  1. Millions of tourists from all over the world visit it every year.
  2. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
  3. The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful monuments in the world.
  4. They admire it as an architectural marvel as well as a symbol of love.
  1. ((a))

    3-1-4-2

  2. ((b))

    3-4-2-1

  3. ((c))

    1-2-3-4

  4. ((d))

    3-2-1-4

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Answer: ((a))

3-1-4-2

96

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

  1. Marie Curie was a pioneer in radioactivity research.
  2. These were initially used in the treatment of cancer.
  3. She discovered radium and polonium.
  4. Unfortunately, years of exposure to radioactive material led to her untimely demise.
  1. ((a))

    3-4-2-1

  2. ((b))

    2-4-3-1

  3. ((c))

    1-3-4-2

  4. ((d))

    1-3-2-4

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Answer: ((a))

3-4-2-1

97

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

  1. Suddenly, her car started making a strange noise.
  2. She immediately pulled over to the side of the road.
  3. After a few minutes, the engine stopped working completely.
  4. Laura sang as she drove to work.
  1. ((a))

    2-3-1-4

  2. ((b))

    4-2-3-1

  3. ((c))

    1-4-3-2

  4. ((d))

    4-1-3-2

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Answer: ((a))

2-3-1-4

98

Fill in the blanks with the correct article.

<br>

______ aeroplane is the fastest means to travel to any part of ______ world.

  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

Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb.

He ________ one morning and surprised everyone.

  1. ((a))

    turned up

  2. ((b))

    turned in

  3. ((c))

    turn out

  4. ((d))

    turn down

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Answer: ((a))

turned up

100

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

Suresh went there ________ my bike.

  1. ((a))

    by

  2. ((b))

    on

  3. ((c))

    in

  4. ((d))

    at

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Answer: ((a))

by

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