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SSC Selection Post 2025 (Matriculation Level) Official Paper (Held On: 02 Aug, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

Select the related number from the given alternatives.

146 : 11 :: 239 : ?

((a))
12
((b))
13
((c))
14
((d))
15

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Answer: ((a))

Select the related number from the given alternatives.

146 : 11 :: 239 : ?

((a))
12
((b))
13
((c))
14
((d))
15

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Answer: ((a))

Select the related letter from the given alternatives.

P : R :: Q : ?

((a))
T
((b))
S
((c))
U
((d))
V

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Answer: ((a))

Identify the number that does not fit. the sequence: 8, 27, 64, 125, 215

((a))
27
((b))
64
((c))
125
((d))
215

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Answer: ((a))

A number is doubled and then reduced by 12, resulting in 28. What was the original number?

((a))
10
((b))
15
((c))
20
((d))
25

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Answer: ((a))

Which letter does not follow the pattern in the following series?

A, D, G, J, M, P, S, T, W, Z

((a))
T
((b))
S
((c))
W
((d))
Z

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Answer: ((a))

Identify the number that does not belong in the following series:

12, 18, 27, 36, 49, 54

((a))
12
((b))
27
((c))
36
((d))
49

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Answer: ((a))

If A is the brother of B and B is the father of C, how is A related to C?

((a))
Father
((b))
Uncle
((c))
Grandfather
((d))
Cousin

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Answer: ((a))

Father

In a family, M is the daughter of N, and N is the sister of O, who is the brother of P. How is M related to P?

((a))
Cousin
((b))
Niece
((c))
Sister
((d))
Daughter

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Answer: ((a))

Cousin

G is to T as H is to ___?

((a))
S
((b))
V
((c))
F
((d))
R

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Answer: ((a))

Find the missing letter in the series.

A, C, E, G, ?

((a))
K
((b))
I
((c))
H
((d))
L

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Answer: ((a))

What comes next?

AX, BW, CV, DU, ___

((a))
FE
((b))
DE
((c))
ET
((d))
EF

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Answer: ((a))

Choose the alternative that will replace the question mark.

Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher :?

((a))
School
((b))
Library
((c))
Office
((d))
Laboratory

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Answer: ((a))

School

Choose the alternative that will replace the question mark.

Mango : Fruit :: Rose : ?

((a))
Petal
((b))
Plant
((c))
Flower
((d))
Thorn

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Answer: ((a))

Petal

Choose the alternative that will replace the question mark.

Chapter : Book :: Act : ?

((a))
Drama
((b))
Poem
((c))
Dialogue
((d))
Hall

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Answer: ((a))

Drama

Choose the pair that best expresses a relationship NOT similar to the given pair.

Gold : Ornament

((a))
Cotton : Cloth
((b))
Wood : Paper
((c))
Water : Ice
((d))
Clay : Pot

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Answer: ((a))

Cotton : Cloth

Find the missing number in the analogy.

3:9 :: 4:?

((a))
16
((b))
20
((c))
24
((d))
28

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Answer: ((a))

Find the odd one out.

64, 125, 216, 256

((a))
64
((b))
125
((c))
216
((d))
256

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Answer: ((a))

Choose the best alternative that replaces the question mark.

AB : CD :: KL : MN :: UV : ?

((a))
XY
((b))
WZ
((c))
WX
((d))
YZ

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Answer: ((a))

Choose the best alternative that replaces the question mark.

DGH : KNO :: MPQ : ?

((a))
RXZ
((b))
TWX
((c))
SXZ
((d))
UWZ

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Answer: ((a))

RXZ

Identify the missing word in the sequence.

Meter, Kilometer, Inch, Foot, _____

((a))
Yard
((b))
Tesla
((c))
Gram
((d))
Coulomb

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Answer: ((a))

Yard

Which word logically follows this sequence?

Seed, Sapling, Tree, ?

((a))
Fruit
((b))
Forest
((c))
Wood
((d))
Flower

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Answer: ((a))

Fruit

Find the missing number in the sequence.

3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ?

((a))
35
((b))
36
((c))
38
((d))
40

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Answer: ((a))

Identify the missing number.

100, 96, 92, ?, 84, 80

((a))
86
((b))
88
((c))
90
((d))
94

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Answer: ((a))

Find the next term in the series.

1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?

((a))
36
((b))
49
((c))
46
((d))
64

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Answer: ((a))

General Awareness (25 questions)

Which Indian leader received France's highest civilian award, the Legion of Honour, in 2023?

((a))
Narendra Modi
((b))
S. Jaishankar
((c))
Dr. Manmohan Singh
((d))
Nirmala Sitharaman

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Answer: ((a))

Narendra Modi

Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which of the following is correct regarding the punishment for mob lynching?

((a))
Only imprisonment up to 5 years is allowed
((b))
Punishable with up to 7 years, life imprisonment, or death
((c))
Mob lynching is treated as a bailable offence with a fine
((d))
Only life imprisonment is prescribed regardless of severity

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Answer: ((a))

Only imprisonment up to 5 years is allowed

Which QUAD country is the largest democracy in the world?

((a))
USA
((b))
India
((c))
Japan
((d))
Australia

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Answer: ((a))

USA

What is the primary source of energy driving the water cycle on Earth?

((a))
Geothermal energy
((b))
Solar energy
((c))
Wind energy
((d))
Ocean tides

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Answer: ((a))

Geothermal energy

Why is the management of subsurface fluid reservoir important?

((a))
Only for environmental reasons
((b))
Only for economic reasons
((c))
For both economic and environmental reasons
((d))
For neither economic nor environmental reasons

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Answer: ((a))

Only for environmental reasons

What is another use of bleaching powder besides bleaching?

((a))
Making soap
((b))
Disinfecting drinking water
((c))
Making detergent
((d))
Making paint

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Answer: ((a))

Making soap

Which of the following is a direct tax collected by the government?

((a))
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
((b))
Income Tax
((c))
Customs Duty
((d))
Excise Duty

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Answer: ((a))

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

In basketball, a player must release the ball within how many seconds when attempting a free throw?

((a))
5 seconds
((b))
10 seconds
((c))
15 seconds
((d))
20 seconds

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Answer: ((a))

5 seconds

Which is the only floating national park in the world?

((a))
Keoladeo National Park
((b))
Manas National Park
((c))
Keibul Lamjao National Park
((d))
Kaziranga National Park

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Answer: ((a))

Keoladeo National Park

Which one of the following states in India records the lowest female literacy rate as per the National Sample Survey 2018?

((a))
Jammu and Kashmir
((b))
Rajasthan
((c))
Arunachal Pradesh
((d))
Bihar

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Answer: ((a))

Jammu and Kashmir

Which metal is primarily used to make Olympic gold medals?

((a))
Gold
((b))
Silver
((c))
Bronze
((d))
Copper

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Answer: ((a))

Gold

Which BRICS country is the largest by land area?

((a))
Brazil
((b))
China
((c))
India
((d))
Russia

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Answer: ((a))

Brazil

A high Ease of Doing Business (EODB) score means it is:

((a))
Hard to start a business
((b))
Expensive to travel
((c))
Easy to start a business
((d))
Difficult to find a job

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Answer: ((a))

Hard to start a business

Which of the following sportspersons has been a nominated Rajya Sabha member since 2022?

((a))
PT Usha
((b))
Mary Kom
((c))
Abhinav Bindra
((d))
Sachin Tendulkar

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Answer: ((a))

PT Usha

The Battle of Plassey (1757) marked the beginning of British rule in India. Which earlier battle marked the decline of the Delhi Sultanate?

((a))
Battle of Panipat (1526)
((b))
Battle of Talikota (1565)
((c))
Battle of Khanwa (1527)
((d))
Battle of Tarain (1192)

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Answer: ((a))

Battle of Panipat (1526)

The Battle of Haldighati (1576) was fought between which two leaders?

((a))
Akbar and Rana Pratap
((b))
Babur and Rana Sanga
((c))
Sher Shah Suri and Humayun
((d))
Jahangir and Rana Amar Singh

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Answer: ((a))

Akbar and Rana Pratap

The Amarkantak Plateau region has which of the following river flowing through it?

((a))
Godavari
((b))
Narmada
((c))
Krishna
((d))
Ganga

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Answer: ((a))

Godavari

Name the hill station located on the Nilgiri Hills?

((a))
Shimla
((b))
Ooty
((c))
Darjeeling
((d))
Manali

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Answer: ((a))

Shimla

The Kunchikal Falls, the highest waterfall in India, is located in which state?

((a))
Kerala
((b))
Karnataka
((c))
Tamil Nadu
((d))
Maharashtra

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Answer: ((a))

Kerala

What was the primary focus of the Antyodaya Program launched in 1977?

((a))
Provide employment to rural youth
((b))
Uplift the poorest sections of society
((c))
Promote industrial growth
((d))
Reduce fiscal deficit

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Answer: ((a))

Provide employment to rural youth

What was the primary reason for introducing economic reforms in India in 1991?

((a))
High GDP growth
((b))
Balance of payments crisis
((c))
Overpopulation
((d))
Agricultural stagnation

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Answer: ((a))

High GDP growth

What is the supreme law of India?

((a))
Supreme Court Judgment
((b))
Parliament
((c))
Indian Constitution
((d))
President's Order

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Answer: ((a))

Supreme Court Judgment

What is the total number of houses that make up the Indian Parliament?

((a))
One
((b))
Two
((c))
Three
((d))
Four

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Answer: ((a))

One

The festival of Navratri is associated with the worship of:

((a))
Lord Shiva
((b))
Lord Vishnu
((c))
Goddess Durga
((d))
Lord Krishna

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Answer: ((a))

Lord Shiva

Which blood cells help in fighting infections in the human body?

((a))
Red blood cells
((b))
White blood cells
((c))
Platelets
((d))
Plasma

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Answer: ((a))

Red blood cells

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

If x = 7/2 is a rational number and y = $\sqrt{27}$ , an irrational number, then x + y is:

((a))
Rational
((b))
Irrational
((c))
Integer
((d))
Whole Number

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Answer: ((a))

Rational

If a number is rational, it cannot be:

((a))
Whole
((b))
Integer
((c))
Irrational
((d))
natural

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Answer: ((a))

Whole

What will be the number of zeros at the end of the square of the following numbers?

(i) 70

(ii) 500

Choose the correct option:

((a))
1 zero in (i), 3 zeros in (ii)
((b))
2 zeros in (i), 4 zeros in (ii)
((c))
2 zeros in (i), 2 zeros in (ii)
((d))
1 zero in both (i) and (ii)

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Answer: ((a))

1 zero in (i), 3 zeros in (ii)

If ₹1,200 earns ₹216 as interest in 3 years, what is the rate of interest?

((a))
5%
((b))
6%
((c))
7%
((d))
8%

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Answer: ((a))

Which of the following statements is true about a rhombus?

((a))
All angles are right angles
((b))
Only adjacent sides are equal
((c))
All four sides are of equal length
((d))
Opposite sides are not parallel

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Answer: ((a))

All angles are right angles

What is area of a rhombus which has diagonals 10 cm and 8 cm?

((a))
35 cm²
((b))
40 cm²
((c))
45 cm²
((d))
50 cm²

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Answer: ((a))

35 cm²

In a pair of concentric circles, a chord drawn in the larger circle just touches the smaller circle at a single point Which of the following statements is true?

((a))
The chord is always longer than the radius of the smaller circle.
((b))
The chord is bisected at the point where it touches the smaller circle.
((c))
The chord lies entirely outside the smaller circle.
((d))
The chord passes through the center of both circles.

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Answer: ((a))

The chord is always longer than the radius of the smaller circle.

A cylinder having radius of 5 cm and a height of 10 cm. Find its volume. (π = 3.14)

((a))
785 cm³
((b))
250 cm³
((c))
500 cm³
((d))
1000 cm³

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Answer: ((a))

785 cm³

If the height of a cylinder is doubled while keeping the radius the same, how does the volume change?

((a))
Doubles
((b))
Triples
((c))
Halves
((d))
Stays the same

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Answer: ((a))

Doubles

A cylindrical concrete pillar has a radius of 0.5 m and a height of 4 m. If the curved surface is to be plastered at ₹180 per m², what will be the total plastering cost for 12 such pillars?

((a))
₹57,623.90
((b))
₹59,229
((c))
₹27,129.60
((d))
₹46,129.30

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Answer: ((a))

₹57,623.90

How does the volume of a sphere change when its radius is doubled?

((a))
Twice
((b))
Three times
((c))
Four times
((d))
Eight times

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Answer: ((a))

Twice

A hemisphere and a sphere have the same radius. The ratio of their total surface areas is:

((a))
2:5
((b))
1:9
((c))
3:4
((d))
8:7

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Answer: ((a))

2:5

A triangle has sides of length 7 cm, 8 cm, and 9 cm. Find its perimeter.

((a))
22 cm
((b))
23 cm
((c))
24 cm
((d))
25 cm

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Answer: ((a))

22 cm

A square and a rectangle have the same perimeter. The length of the rectangle is twice its width. If the side of the square is 12 meters, what is the difference between the area of the square and the area of the rectangle?

((a))
12 m²
((b))
16 m²
((c))
18 m²
((d))
24 m²

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Answer: ((a))

12 m²

The average weight of 39 boys travelling to Ladakh is 30. If an fat boy with weight 130 kg join them. What will be the average weight of the group travelling to Ladakh?

((a))
35
((b))
30
((c))
32.5
((d))
33

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Answer: ((a))

If a student scored 18.75 marks out of 25, what is the fraction in simplest form?

((a))
3/5
((b))
3/4
((c))
15/20
((d))
12/16

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Answer: ((a))

3/5

The average weight of 10 students was calculated as 50 kg. Later, it was discovered that one student's weight was wrongly read as 40 kg instead of 60 kg. What is the correct average weight?

((a))
51 kg
((b))
52 kg
((c))
48 kg
((d))
50.5 kg

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Answer: ((a))

51 kg

40% of the employees in a factory are workers. All the remaining employees are executives. The annual income of each worker is 390rs. The annual income of each executive is Rs. 420. What is the average annual income of all the employees in the factory together?

((a))
365
((b))
520
((c))
306
((d))
408

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Answer: ((a))

365

If P is 20% more than Q, and R is 20% less than Q, then P is what percentage more than R?

((a))
40%
((b))
50%
((c))
45%
((d))
35%

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Answer: ((a))

40%

A shopkeeper is offering a 20% discount on a Mixer that originally costs Rs 400. What is the sale price of the Mixer?

((a))
320
((b))
350
((c))
360
((d))
400

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Answer: ((a))

320

A shopkeeper marks an article at ₹1200 and offers a discount of 10%, but still makes a profit of 8%. What is the cost price?

((a))
₹990
((b))
₹1000
((c))
₹1050
((d))
₹1020

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Answer: ((a))

₹990

A can complete a work in 15 days. B is 50% more efficient than A. How many days will B take to complete the same work?

((a))
10 days
((b))
12 days
((c))
13.5 days
((d))
9 days

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Answer: ((a))

10 days

If the ratio is 42 : 5 = 7x : 10. Then find the x.

((a))
17
((b))
13
((c))
8
((d))
12

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Answer: ((a))

A train travels at 72 km/h. What is its speed in meters per second?

((a))
18 m/s
((b))
20 m/s
((c))
25 m/s
((d))
30 m/s

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Answer: ((a))

18 m/s

A man walks from A to B at 5 km/h and returns from B to A at 4 km/h. What is his average speed for the whole journey?

((a))
4.4 km/h
((b))
4.5 km/h
((c))
4.6 km/h
((d))
4.8 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

4.4 km/h

English Language (25 questions)

Identify the synonym of 'Acumen'

((a))
Stupidity
((b))
Ignorance
((c))
Brilliance
((d))
Dullness

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Answer: ((a))

Stupidity

Identify the synonym of 'Hapless'

((a))
Lucky
((b))
Unfortunate
((c))
Fortunate
((d))
Content

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Answer: ((a))

Lucky

Identify the synonym of 'Boisterous':

((a))
Ignorant
((b))
Quiet
((c))
Noisy
((d))
Clueless

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Answer: ((a))

Ignorant

Identify the antonym of 'Axiom':

((a))
Truism
((b))
Adage
((c))
Absurdity
((d))
Principle

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Answer: ((a))

Truism

Identify the antonym of "Morbid"

((a))
Cheerful
((b))
Grim
((c))
Gloomy
((d))
Sickly

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Answer: ((a))

Cheerful

Identify the antonym of "Reverence":

((a))
Respect
((b))
Esteem
((c))
Honor
((d))
Disrespect

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Answer: ((a))

Respect

Pick the correctly spelled word:

((a))
Cemetery
((b))
Cemetary
((c))
Cemetry
((d))
Semetary

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Answer: ((a))

Cemetery

Pick the correctly spelled word:

((a))
Collectible
((b))
Collecteble
((c))
Colletible
((d))
Collectibel

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Answer: ((a))

Collectible

Which word is spelled correctly?

((a))
Entrepreneur
((b))
Enterpraneur
((c))
Entrepraneur
((d))
Entrepranur

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Answer: ((a))

Entrepreneur

Which word is spelled correctly?

((a))
Maneuver
((b))
Manuever
((c))
Manouver
((d))
Mannuver

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Answer: ((a))

Maneuver

Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
"A statement that is seemingly self-contradictory but may be true ____."

((a))
Paradox
((b))
Allegory
((c))
Irony
((d))
Satire

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Answer: ((a))

Paradox

Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
"A speech given by one person in a play or performance ___."

((a))
Dialogue
((b))
Soliloquy
((c))
Monologue
((d))
Prologue

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Answer: ((a))

Dialogue

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:
"Throw cold water on something"

((a))
To discourage
((b))
To cool down
((c))
To wash something
((d))
To celebrate

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Answer: ((a))

To discourage

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:
"Pull the wool over someone's eyes"

((a))
To keep someone warm
((b))
To deceive someone
((c))
To make a mistake
((d))
To give advice

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Answer: ((a))

To keep someone warm

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:
"A bitter pill to swallow"

((a))
A spicy food
((b))
A difficult truth to accept
((c))
A cure for disease
((d))
A happy surprise

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Answer: ((a))

A spicy food

Choose the correct one-word substitute for the following phrase:
"A spot or a stain caused by a discoloring substance."

((a))
Patch
((b))
Blot
((c))
Mark
((d))
Speck

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Answer: ((a))

Patch

Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
"A disgusting and unpleasant smell"

((a))
Fragrant
((b))
Rancid
((c))
Aromatic
((d))
Pleasant

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Answer: ((a))

Fragrant

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

Charandas truth confessed to every crime he committed, knowing it would cost him his life.

((a))
Truly
((b))
Truthful
((c))
Truthfully
((d))
true

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Answer: ((a))

Truly

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

The sun provides us heat and light.
Plants, the primary producers, need sunlight to survive.
Therefore, without the sun, life on Earth would not exist.
It is also the primary source of energy on Earth.

((a))
1 - 2 - 4 - 3
((b))
2 - 1 - 3 - 4
((c))
1 - 4 - 2 - 3
((d))
2 - 4 - 1 - 3

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Answer: ((a))

1 - 2 - 4 - 3

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

Therefore, massive conservation efforts are required to protect it.
However, deforestation is a major threat to this ecosystem.
It is home to millions of plant and animal species.
The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest on Earth.

((a))
1-3-4-2
((b))
4-3-2-1
((c))
2-3-4-1
((d))
3-2-4-1

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Answer: ((a))

1-3-4-2

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

Thomas Edison was a great inventor.
This invention changed the way people lived.
He invented numerous devices.
Perhaps, the most important was the electric bulb.

((a))
1-3-4-2
((b))
1-2-4-3
((c))
2-3-4-1
((d))
4-1-2-3

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Answer: ((a))

1-3-4-2

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

This helps one to broaden one's perspective.
We get to meet the people there and experience their culture.
Traveling offers immense opportunities for personal growth.
It gives one an opportunity to visit different parts of the world.

((a))
3-4-2-1
((b))
1-2-3-4
((c))
4-3-2-1
((d))
2-3-4-1

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Answer: ((a))

3-4-2-1

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

It is because many young people are struggling with stress and anxiety nowadays.
Experts suggest that physical exercise and a balanced diet can help alleviate these issues.
Mental health has become an important topic of discussion in recent years.
The pressure to succeed in academics and career plays a significant role in this struggle.

((a))
4-1-2-3
((b))
1-4-3-2
((c))
3-1-4-2
((d))
2-3-1-4

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Answer: ((a))

4-1-2-3

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

Governments, NGOs and individuals are all contributing to this cause.
Environmental conservation efforts have been gaining momentum worldwide.
However, despite these efforts, the effects of climate change are still evident.
Even capitalist organizations are focusing on sustainable practices to reduce pollution and deforestation.

((a))
1-4-3-2
((b))
2-1-4-3
((c))
4-1-2-3
((d))
3-2-1-4

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Answer: ((a))

1-4-3-2

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

Thus, despite challenges, the team managed to reach the finals.
The coach selected the team members based on their skills and qualities.
The players worked tirelessly and displayed exceptional discipline.
His vast experience helped him to expertly train and guide them.

((a))
3-4-2-1
((b))
2-4-3-1
((c))
3-2-1-4
((d))
1-3-4-2

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Answer: ((a))

3-4-2-1

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