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SSC Selection Post 2025 (Matriculation Level) Official Paper (Held On: 26 Jul, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

Pen is to Write as Scissors is to _ ?

  1. ((a))

    Cut

  2. ((b))

    Draw

  3. ((c))

    Erase

  4. ((d))

    Shape

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Answer: ((a))

Cut

2

Lion is to Den as Bee is to __ ?

  1. ((a))

    Hive

  2. ((b))

    Nest

  3. ((c))

    Burrow

  4. ((d))

    Stable

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Answer: ((a))

Hive

3

If '@' means '-', '$' means 'x', '*' means '-' and '&' means '÷', then

Evaluate: 289&17@17$1

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

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Answer: ((a))

0

4

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

16 @ 16 * 16 & 16 $ 4 = ?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    16

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Answer: ((a))

4

5

If 2 is to 4, then 3 is to _ ?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    9

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Answer: ((a))

7

6

QWERTY : YTREWQ :: ABCD : ?

  1. ((a))

    CBAD

  2. ((b))

    DCBA

  3. ((c))

    DABC

  4. ((d))

    ACBD

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Answer: ((a))

CBAD

7

What should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

JLN, MOQ, PRT, ________ ?

  1. ((a))

    STU

  2. ((b))

    YBQ

  3. ((c))

    SUW

  4. ((d))

    ERG

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Answer: ((a))

STU

8

Find the odd one out:

  1. ((a))

    Cat

  2. ((b))

    Dog

  3. ((c))

    Cow

  4. ((d))

    Eagle

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Answer: ((a))

Cat

9

Find the number that does not belong to the group.

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((a))

2

10

Which number does not belong?

  1. ((a))

    121

  2. ((b))

    1331

  3. ((c))

    14641

  4. ((d))

    1246

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Answer: ((a))

121

11

Facet is to Crystal as Petal is to:

  1. ((a))

    Flower

  2. ((b))

    Leaf

  3. ((c))

    Stem

  4. ((d))

    Root

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Answer: ((a))

Flower

12

Encryption is to Security as Vaccination is to:

  1. ((a))

    Immunity

  2. ((b))

    Infection

  3. ((c))

    Recovery

  4. ((d))

    Disease

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Answer: ((a))

Immunity

13

If a shape rotates 45° clockwise with each step, what will be its orientation after 8 steps?

  1. ((a))

    45° rotated

  2. ((b))

    90° rotated

  3. ((c))

    135° rotated

  4. ((d))

    Original orientation

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Answer: ((a))

45° rotated

14

Which word does not belong in the group?

  1. ((a))

    Bhutan

  2. ((b))

    China

  3. ((c))

    Myanmar

  4. ((d))

    Mauritius

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Answer: ((a))

Bhutan

15

What number completes the series: 5, 8 13, 20, ____?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    33

  3. ((c))

    29

  4. ((d))

    27

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Answer: ((a))

32

16

Identify the missing letter in the sequence: M, O, Q, __, U

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    R

  3. ((c))

    T

  4. ((d))

    V

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Answer: ((a))

S

17

What comes next in the pattern: K20, M18, O16, __ ?

  1. ((a))

    P14

  2. ((b))

    Q12

  3. ((c))

    Q14

  4. ((d))

    R13

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Answer: ((a))

P14

18

If Δ = 5, □ = 3, and ◊ = 4, what is Δ + □ × ◊?

  1. ((a))

    17

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    32

  4. ((d))

    23

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Answer: ((a))

17

19

If 9 ♢ 3 = 12 and 7 ♢ 2 = 9, what is 8 ♢ 4?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    14

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Answer: ((a))

10

20

A person is sick and needs medical attention, but they refuse to see a doctor. What should a family member do?

  1. ((a))

    Force them to go

  2. ((b))

    Respect their decision

  3. ((c))

    Convince them logically

  4. ((d))

    Ignore their problem

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Answer: ((a))

Force them to go

21

You hear a rumor about a classmate. What should you do?

  1. ((a))

    Spread the rumor

  2. ((b))

    Confirm facts before reacting

  3. ((c))

    Believe it without question

  4. ((d))

    Avoid talking to that person

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Spread the rumor

22

A candidate has 30 minutes to solve two types of problems:

Type A: Worth 2 points each, easy to solve.

Type B: Worth 5 points each, take longer to solve. If the candidate wants to maximize points, which type should they attempt first if Type A problems can be solved quickly?

  1. ((a))

    Type A

  2. ((b))

    Type B

  3. ((c))

    Solve a mix of both

  4. ((d))

    Skip Type A completely

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Answer: ((a))

Type A

23

If P's father is Q's son, how is Q related to P?

  1. ((a))

    Father

  2. ((b))

    Grandfather

  3. ((c))

    Brother

  4. ((d))

    Uncle

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Answer: ((a))

Father

24

A bag contains 6 red and 4 blue balls. If one ball is drawn at random, what is the probability that it is blue?

  1. ((a))

    2/5

  2. ((b))

    3/5

  3. ((c))

    4/5

  4. ((d))

    1/5

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Answer: ((a))

2/5

25

A contractor is under pressure to complete the project quickly, but speeding up construction could lead to lower quality finishes and potential rework later.

What decision should be made by the contractor?

  1. ((a))

    Use Cheaper Materials to Accelerate Work

  2. ((b))

    Compromise on Non-Critical Aesthetics

  3. ((c))

    Incorporate Quality Control Checks Mid-Project

  4. ((d))

    Cut Corners on Safety Standards to Save Time

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Answer: ((a))

Use Cheaper Materials to Accelerate Work

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Which state became the first to pass a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill in 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Uttarakhand

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra

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Answer: ((a))

Gujarat

27

What is the primary objective of the PM-PRANAM Scheme, 2023, approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs?

  1. ((a))

    To subsidize the cost of chemical fertilizers for marginal farmers

  2. ((b))

    To incentivize states/UTs for reducing chemical fertilizer usage and promoting sustainability

  3. ((c))

    To distribute organic farming kits directly to farmers across India

  4. ((d))

    To enhance fertilizer production capacity in public sector undertakings

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Answer: ((a))

To subsidize the cost of chemical fertilizers for marginal farmers

28

Under which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the ozone layer found, which protects us from harmful ultraviolet rays?

  1. ((a))

    Troposphere

  2. ((b))

    Stratosphere

  3. ((c))

    Mesosphere

  4. ((d))

    Exosphere

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Answer: ((a))

Troposphere

29

What is the name of India's space observatory that was launched to study celestial phenomena such as black holes?

  1. ((a))

    Mangalyaan

  2. ((b))

    AstroSat

  3. ((c))

    Chandrayaan-2

  4. ((d))

    RISAT-1

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Answer: ((a))

Mangalyaan

30

Which of the following organisms does not reproduce through spore formation?

  1. ((a))

    Penicillium fungus

  2. ((b))

    Yeast fungus

  3. ((c))

    Micro fungus

  4. ((d))

    Rhizopus fungus

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Answer: ((a))

Penicillium fungus

31

The Deccan Traps were formed as a result of which geological event?

  1. ((a))

    Earthquake

  2. ((b))

    Volcanic eruptions

  3. ((c))

    Glacial movement

  4. ((d))

    Tectonic plate collision

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Answer: ((a))

Earthquake

32

Which of the following is a practical example of convection?

  1. ((a))

    Warming your hands by a fire

  2. ((b))

    Heat transmission through a vacuum

  3. ((c))

    Heat transfer in metal

  4. ((d))

    Heating water on a stove

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Answer: ((a))

Warming your hands by a fire

33

Which governing body organize the Ranji Trophy, India's premier domestic cricket tournament?

  1. ((a))

    Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

  2. ((b))

    Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

  3. ((c))

    Sports Authority of India (SAI)

  4. ((d))

    All India Football Federation (AIFF)

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Answer: ((a))

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

34

What type of accounts are opened under the PMJDY scheme?

  1. ((a))

    Fixed Deposit Accounts

  2. ((b))

    Savings Accounts

  3. ((c))

    Current Accounts

  4. ((d))

    Recurring Deposit Accounts

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Answer: ((a))

Fixed Deposit Accounts

35

What is the role of rainwater harvesting in the Jal Shakti Abhiyan?

  1. ((a))

    To increase groundwater depletion

  2. ((b))

    To store excess rainwater for future use

  3. ((c))

    To promote urbanization

  4. ((d))

    To reduce agricultural activities

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Answer: ((a))

To increase groundwater depletion

36

Which Indian company is managing the operations of Chabahar Port?

  1. ((a))

    Adani Ports

  2. ((b))

    Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT)

  3. ((c))

    Indian Ports Global Limited (IPGL)

  4. ((d))

    Shipping Corporation of India

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Answer: ((a))

Adani Ports

37

Which two regions does the IMEC alliance aim to connect through the Middle East?

  1. ((a))

    Asia and Africa

  2. ((b))

    Asia and Europe

  3. ((c))

    Europe and South America

  4. ((d))

    North America and Asia

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Answer: ((a))

Asia and Africa

38

What is the main focus of the Happiness Index?

  1. ((a))

    Tracking population growth

  2. ((b))

    Measuring happiness and wellbeing

  3. ((c))

    Calculating government incoming

  4. ((d))

    Checking school performance

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Answer: ((a))

Tracking population growth

39

What is the term for the situation where demand exceeds supply in a market?

  1. ((a))

    Surplus

  2. ((b))

    Equilibrium

  3. ((c))

    Shortage

  4. ((d))

    Deflation

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Answer: ((a))

Surplus

40

Which issue does the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana primarily address?

  1. ((a))

    Women's employment

  2. ((b))

    Child marriage

  3. ((c))

    Gender-based discrimination

  4. ((d))

    Female literacy and welfare

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Answer: ((a))

Women's employment

41

What is the primary goal of the Jal Jeevan Mission?

  1. ((a))

    River conservation

  2. ((b))

    Irrigation system modernization

  3. ((c))

    Providing piped drinking water to households

  4. ((d))

    Groundwater recharge

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Answer: ((a))

River conservation

42

Name the state having the highest literacy rate according to the 2011 Census?

  1. ((a))

    Kerala

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

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Answer: ((a))

Kerala

43

What is the term for the study of population characteristics such as age, gender, and income?

  1. ((a))

    Sociology

  2. ((b))

    Demographics

  3. ((c))

    Anthropology

  4. ((d))

    Geography

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Answer: ((a))

Sociology

44

Sarojini Naidu is also known by which title?

  1. ((a))

    Nightingale of India

  2. ((b))

    Queen of Hearts

  3. ((c))

    Poet of Peace

  4. ((d))

    Voice of Freedom

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Answer: ((a))

Nightingale of India

45

What is the tenure of a Governor in an Indian state?

  1. ((a))

    3 years

  2. ((b))

    5 years

  3. ((c))

    6 years

  4. ((d))

    Until retirement

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Answer: ((a))

3 years

46

The style of architecture associated with Mathura sculptures is called:

  1. ((a))

    Gandhara style

  2. ((b))

    Mathura style

  3. ((c))

    Dravidian style

  4. ((d))

    Mughal style

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Answer: ((a))

Gandhara style

47

Bihu songs are a part of which Indian state's folk tradition?

  1. ((a))

    Assam

  2. ((b))

    Punjab

  3. ((c))

    Gujarat

  4. ((d))

    Odisha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Assam

48

What is the name given to the points scored in a basketball game?

  1. ((a))

    Goal

  2. ((b))

    Point

  3. ((c))

    Run

  4. ((d))

    Touchdown

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Answer: ((a))

Goal

49

Mulk Raj Anand is known for writing about:

  1. ((a))

    Indian rural life and social issues

  2. ((b))

    Science fiction

  3. ((c))

    Mythology

  4. ((d))

    Historical fiction

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Answer: ((a))

Indian rural life and social issues

50

The famous "Katra" mound in Mathura is known for remains of:

  1. ((a))

    Temples and monasteries

  2. ((b))

    Forts and palaces

  3. ((c))

    Modern buildings

  4. ((d))

    Colonial structures

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Temples and monasteries

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

What is the value of (612)/(32) (6\sqrt{12})/(3\sqrt{2}) ?

  1. ((a))

    6 \sqrt{6}

  2. ((b))

    62 6\sqrt{2}

  3. ((c))

    26 2\sqrt{6}

  4. ((d))

    36 3\sqrt{6}

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Answer: ((a))

6 \sqrt{6}

52

Which of the following is true?

  1. ((a))

    All whole numbers are rational.

  2. ((b))

    All rational numbers are integers.

  3. ((c))

    All integers are irrational.

  4. ((d))

    No real number is rational.

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Answer: ((a))

All whole numbers are rational.

53

Identify the correct decimal equivalent of 147/8.

  1. ((a))

    18.375

  2. ((b))

    0.875

  3. ((c))

    0.7

  4. ((d))

    1.125

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18.375

54

A fruit seller sells 2(1/2) kg of mangoes at ₹120/kg and 1.75 kg of apples at ₹150/kg. What is the total cost of the fruits?

  1. ((a))

    ₹510.00

  2. ((b))

    ₹562.50

  3. ((c))

    ₹525.00

  4. ((d))

    ₹540.00

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹510.00

55

What is the square of 71?

  1. ((a))

    4909

  2. ((b))

    5025

  3. ((c))

    5122

  4. ((d))

    5041

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4909

56

Venus and Neptune take 8 hours 20 minutes and 10 hours 30 minutes respectively to complete one rotation. What is the ratio of their rotation times in the lowest form?

  1. ((a))

    10 : 13

  2. ((b))

    50 : 63

  3. ((c))

    25 : 30

  4. ((d))

    45 : 56

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 : 13

57

In 4 hours, a car completes a journey of 240 km. If its speed is increased by 25%, how much time will it take to cover 300 km?

  1. ((a))

    4 hours

  2. ((b))

    3.5 hours

  3. ((c))

    3.2 hours

  4. ((d))

    3 hours

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 hours

58

A student scores 80%, 75%, and 85% in three subjects. What is the average percentage?

  1. ((a))

    67.5%

  2. ((b))

    65%

  3. ((c))

    80%

  4. ((d))

    70%

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Answer: ((a))

67.5%

59

Find the average of the first n odd natural numbers.

  1. ((a))

    n

  2. ((b))

    2n

  3. ((c))

    n/2

  4. ((d))

    3n + 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

n

60

25% of a number is 60. What is the number?

  1. ((a))

    180

  2. ((b))

    200

  3. ((c))

    240

  4. ((d))

    260

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

180

61

Out of 500 students, 60% are girls. 25% of the girls play football. How many girls play football?

  1. ((a))

    60

  2. ((b))

    65

  3. ((c))

    70

  4. ((d))

    75

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60

62

The cost price of an item is ₹150, and it is sold for ₹135. What is the percentage loss?

  1. ((a))

    8%

  2. ((b))

    10%

  3. ((c))

    12%

  4. ((d))

    15%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8%

63

A product costs ₹600 and is sold for ₹540. What is the loss percentage?

  1. ((a))

    5%

  2. ((b))

    10%

  3. ((c))

    12%

  4. ((d))

    15%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5%

64

A cycle is marked at ₹4,500 and sold for ₹3,600. What is the percentage discount?

  1. ((a))

    18%

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    22%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18%

65

A shopkeeper sells a dress at 15% discount and still makes a 10% profit. What is the cost price if the marked price is ₹2,000?

  1. ((a))

    ₹1,500.85

  2. ((b))

    ₹1,700.00

  3. ((c))

    ₹1545.45

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,800.25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹1,500.85

66

A can complete a work in 12 days and B can complete it in 8 days. How long will they take together?

  1. ((a))

    4.8 days

  2. ((b))

    5 days

  3. ((c))

    6 days

  4. ((d))

    5.5 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.8 days

67

A can complete a piece of work in 20 days, and B can do the same work in 30 days. If they work together for 5 days, what fraction of the work remains to be done?

  1. ((a))

    7/12

  2. ((b))

    3/5

  3. ((c))

    2/3

  4. ((d))

    1/2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7/12

68

A bus travels 90 km in 2 hours and returns in 3 hours. What is the average speed?

  1. ((a))

    30 km/h

  2. ((b))

    36 km/h

  3. ((c))

    32 km/h

  4. ((d))

    28 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 km/h

69

Two cyclists start simultaneously from points X and Y, which are 150 km apart, and head towards each other. They meet after 3 hours. If the speed of one cyclist is 25 km/h, what is the speed of the other cyclist?

  1. ((a))

    76 km/h

  2. ((b))

    47 km/h

  3. ((c))

    25 km/h

  4. ((d))

    89 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

76 km/h

70

At what annual simple interest rate will a sum of money double itself in 8 years?

  1. ((a))

    7.7

  2. ((b))

    12.5

  3. ((c))

    24.6

  4. ((d))

    34.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7.7

71

What is the area of a triangle with base 12 cm and height 10 cm?

  1. ((a))

    60 cm2

  2. ((b))

    50 cm2

  3. ((c))

    70 cm2

  4. ((d))

    80 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60 cm2

72

How many tangents can a circle have?

  1. ((a))

    infinitely many

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

infinitely many

73

A conical party hat has a slant height of 10 cm and a radius of 7 cm. What is its curved surface area? (Use π=3.14)

  1. ((a))

    220 cm2

  2. ((b))

    219.8 cm2

  3. ((c))

    225 cm2

  4. ((d))

    215 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

220 cm2

74

A solid hemisphere with radius 8 cm is painted. Find its total surface area.

  1. ((a))

    602.8 cm2

  2. ((b))

    704.8 cm2

  3. ((c))

    805.6 cm2

  4. ((d))

    900 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

602.8 cm2

75

A cube is a special type of rectangular parallelepiped where: Which of the following correctly describes why a cube is considered a special type of rectangular parallelepiped?

  1. ((a))

    All edges (sides) are of equal length.

  2. ((b))

    The length, breadth, and height are all different.

  3. ((c))

    The length and breadth are equal, but greater than the height.

  4. ((d))

    The length is greater than the breadth, which equals the height.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

All edges (sides) are of equal length.

English Language (25 questions)

76

Identify the synonym of 'Jeopardy':

  1. ((a))

    Risk

  2. ((b))

    Safety

  3. ((c))

    Certainty

  4. ((d))

    Security

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Answer: ((a))

Risk

77

Identify the synonym of 'Quixotic'

  1. ((a))

    Practical

  2. ((b))

    Idealistic

  3. ((c))

    Realistic

  4. ((d))

    Logical

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Practical

78

Identify the antonym of "Fallacy":

  1. ((a))

    Delusion

  2. ((b))

    Mistake

  3. ((c))

    Fiction

  4. ((d))

    Truth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Delusion

79

Fill in the blank with suitable preposition:

He is standing ___ the corner of the street.

  1. ((a))

    on

  2. ((b))

    in

  3. ((c))

    at

  4. ((d))

    over

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

on

80

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate adverb.

She spoke so ______ that everyone in the auditorium could hear her clearly.

  1. ((a))

    softly

  2. ((b))

    loudly

  3. ((c))

    quickly

  4. ((d))

    silently

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

softly

81

Fill in the blank with most appropriate option:

He speaks English as ___ as a native speaker.

  1. ((a))

    fluent

  2. ((b))

    fluently

  3. ((c))

    more fluent

  4. ((d))

    most fluently

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fluent

82

Fill in the blank with most appropriate option:

If I ___ him, I would not have believed it.

  1. ((a))

    wouldn't see

  2. ((b))

    didn't see

  3. ((c))

    haven't seen

  4. ((d))

    hadn't seen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

wouldn't see

83

Fill in the blank with most appropriate option:

I prefer tea ___ coffee.

  1. ((a))

    over

  2. ((b))

    than

  3. ((c))

    to

  4. ((d))

    for

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Answer: ((a))

over

84

Identify the antonym of "Venerable":

  1. ((a))

    Respected

  2. ((b))

    Honored

  3. ((c))

    Immature

  4. ((d))

    Elderly

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Answer: ((a))

Respected

85

Pick the correctly spelled word:

  1. ((a))

    Harass

  2. ((b))

    Harress

  3. ((c))

    Harrase

  4. ((d))

    Haras

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Answer: ((a))

Harass

86

Which word is spelled correctly?

  1. ((a))

    Lieutenant

  2. ((b))

    Leutenant

  3. ((c))

    Luitenant

  4. ((d))

    Lieutenent

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Answer: ((a))

Lieutenant

87

Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
"A book written about a person's life by someone else ____."

  1. ((a))

    Autobiography

  2. ((b))

    Biography

  3. ((c))

    Memoir

  4. ((d))

    Diary

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Answer: ((a))

Autobiography

88

Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
"Too much official formality."

  1. ((a))

    Bureaucracy

  2. ((b))

    Etiquette

  3. ((c))

    Red tape

  4. ((d))

    Discipline

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Answer: ((a))

Bureaucracy

89

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:
"the lion's share"

  1. ((a))

    A fair portion

  2. ((b))

    A small contribution

  3. ((c))

    The largest part

  4. ((d))

    An equal distribution

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Answer: ((a))

A fair portion

90

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:
"Go against the grain"

  1. ((a))

    To move in the wrong direction

  2. ((b))

    To oppose the norm

  3. ((c))

    To feel uncomfortable

  4. ((d))

    To cut something

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Answer: ((a))

To move in the wrong direction

91

Arrange the sentences to form a meaningful passage:
(1) The dog wagged its tail.
(2) He ran toward him.
(3) He was excited to see him.
(4) A man entered the house.

  1. ((a))

    4-1-3-2

  2. ((b))

    1-2-3-4

  3. ((c))

    2-3-4-1

  4. ((d))

    2-1-4-3

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Answer: ((a))

4-1-3-2

92

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

He came across (1) / with an interesting article (2) / while browsing (3) / the newspaper(4).

  1. ((a))

    He came across (1)

  2. ((b))

    with an interesting article (2)

  3. ((c))

    while browsing (3)

  4. ((d))

    the newspaper. (4)

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Answer: ((a))

He came across (1)

93

Arrange the given sentences:

(1) She mixed the dry ingredients.

(2) She served the cake.

(3) She baked it in the oven.

(4) She prepared the batter.

  1. ((a))

    1-3-4-2

  2. ((b))

    4-1-3-2

  3. ((c))

    1-4-3-2

  4. ((d))

    4-3-1-2

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Answer: ((a))

1-3-4-2

94

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

She break down (1) / the complicated topic (2) / in simple terms (3) / for the students(4).

  1. ((a))

    She break down (1)

  2. ((b))

    the complicated topic down (2)

  3. ((c))

    in simple terms (3)

  4. ((d))

    for the students. (4)

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Answer: ((a))

She break down (1)

95

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

She sings (1) / beautifully and dance (2) / on the stage (3) / every Sunday(4).

  1. ((a))

    She sings (1)

  2. ((b))

    beautifully and dance (2)

  3. ((c))

    on the stage (3)

  4. ((d))

    every Sunday. (4)

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Answer: ((a))

She sings (1)

96

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

He is a (1) / quick runner and (2) / a smart think (3) / as well(4) .

  1. ((a))

    He is a (1)

  2. ((b))

    quick runner and (2)

  3. ((c))

    a smart think (3)

  4. ((d))

    as well. (4)

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Answer: ((a))

He is a (1)

97

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

We discussed (1) / the project (2) / in very details (3) / during the meeting (4).

  1. ((a))

    We discussed (1)

  2. ((b))

    the project (2)

  3. ((c))

    in very details (3)

  4. ((d))

    during the meeting. (4)

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Answer: ((a))

We discussed (1)

98

Arrange the passage correctly:

(1) He closed the toolbox after the work.

(2) He tightened the loose screw.

(3) He opened the toolbox.

(4) He selected a screwdriver.

  1. ((a))

    3 - 4 - 2 - 1

  2. ((b))

    4 - 3 - 2 - 1

  3. ((c))

    3 - 2 - 4 - 1

  4. ((d))

    3 - 4 - 1 - 2

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Answer: ((a))

3 - 4 - 2 - 1

99

Arrange the passage correctly:
(1) She started writing her report based on the gathered information via bookmark links.
(2) She looked up information she required for her report.
(3) She bookmarked pertinent links for future reference.
(4) She had opened the laptop's browser.

  1. ((a))

    4 - 2 - 3 - 1

  2. ((b))

    2 - 3 - 4 - 1

  3. ((c))

    1 - 3 - 2 - 4

  4. ((d))

    4 - 1 - 2 - 3

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Answer: ((a))

4 - 2 - 3 - 1

100

Arrange the passage correctly:
(1) He greased the baking tin and poured in the mixture.
(2) He baked it at 180°C for 30 minutes.
(3) He decorated the cake with frosting after it cooled.
(4) He mixed the cake batter with flour, eggs, and sugar.

  1. ((a))

    2 - 1 - 3 - 4

  2. ((b))

    1 - 4 - 3 - 2

  3. ((c))

    4 - 1 - 2 - 3

  4. ((d))

    3 - 4 - 1 - 2

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Answer: ((a))

2 - 1 - 3 - 4

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