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SSC Selection Post Graduation Level Official Paper (Held on: 16 Oct 2019) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

Which of the option figure will replace the question mark (?) to continue the figure series given below?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

2

Devki is sister of Ankur. Vinayak is married to Diptee’s only daughter, Kruti. Arnab is maternal grandfather of Devki. Diptee is daughter of Mala. Kruti is mother of Ankur. Which of the following statement is correct?

  1. ((a))

    Arnab is son of Mala

  2. ((b))

    Vinayak is son of Arnab

  3. ((c))

    Kruti is daughter of Mala

  4. ((d))

    Devki is daughter of Vinayak

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Answer: ((a))

Arnab is son of Mala

3

Which of the following pattern of the dices can be formed when the sheet given below is folded?

  1. ((a))

    Only A and D

  2. ((b))

    Only B and D

  3. ((c))

    Only A and C

  4. ((d))

    Only A

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Answer: ((a))

Only A and D

4

In a code language, if ‘MANDATE’ is coded as ‘2612881405’ then how will ‘TECHNIQUE’ be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    40106162893442

  2. ((b))

    40561614917215

  3. ((c))

    20561628183422

  4. ((d))

    40561628934215

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Answer: ((a))

40106162893442

5

Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in English dictionary?

  1. Magnetic
  2. Magician
  3. Magnifier
  4. Magnitude
  5. Magically
  1. ((a))

    5, 2, 3, 4, 1

  2. ((b))

    5, 2, 3, 1, 4

  3. ((c))

    5, 2, 1, 3, 4

  4. ((d))

    4, 5, 2, 3, 1

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Answer: ((a))

5, 2, 3, 4, 1

6

Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. Sleeping
  2. Alarm Ringing
  3. Morning breakfast
  4. Setting – up Alarm
  5. Awakening
  1. ((a))

    4, 1, 2, 5, 3

  2. ((b))

    3, 1, 5, 2, 4

  3. ((c))

    4, 1, 3, 5, 2

  4. ((d))

    3, 1, 3, 4, 5

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Answer: ((a))

4, 1, 2, 5, 3

7

In a code language, ‘GOSPEL’ is written as ‘SOGLEP’. How will ‘DOCKET’ be written as in that language?

  1. ((a))

    CODKTE

  2. ((b))

    ODKETE

  3. ((c))

    TEKCOD

  4. ((d))

    CODTEK

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Answer: ((a))

CODKTE

8

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.

Bricks : House :: Bones : ?

  1. ((a))

    Tissues

  2. ((b))

    Organs

  3. ((c))

    Skeleton

  4. ((d))

    Doctor

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Answer: ((a))

Tissues

9

In a code language, if ‘VERY’ is coded as ‘52292’, then how will ‘SAME’ be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    8261321

  2. ((b))

    9261422

  3. ((c))

    8251421

  4. ((d))

    8261422

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Answer: ((a))

8261321

10

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?

PRICE, RRICE, RTICE, RTKCE, ?, RTKEG

  1. ((a))

    RTKFE

  2. ((b))

    RTKEE

  3. ((c))

    RTKCE

  4. ((d))

    RTKDG

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Answer: ((a))

RTKFE

11

Persia’ is related to ‘Iran’ in the same way as ‘Burma’ is related to ‘______’.

  1. ((a))

    Asia

  2. ((b))

    Rangoon

  3. ((c))

    Tehran

  4. ((d))

    Myanmar

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Answer: ((a))

Asia

12

Three statements are given followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, III and IV. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

Some horses are camels.

Some mouses are camels.

All mouse are ants.

Conclusions:

I. No horses are ants.

II. Some ants are mouses.

III. Some ants are camels.

IV. No mouse is horse.

  1. ((a))

    Only Conclusion I and II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only Conclusion II and III follow

  3. ((c))

    Only Conclusion III and IV follow

  4. ((d))

    Only Conclusion I and III follow

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Answer: ((a))

Only Conclusion I and II follows

13

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?

20, 20, 22, ?, 40, 60, 90

  1. ((a))

    26

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    28

  4. ((d))

    27

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Answer: ((a))

26

14

Which of the following figure is embedded in the figure given below. (Rotation is not allowed)

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

15

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.

3 : 26 :: 5 : ?

  1. ((a))

    124

  2. ((b))

    121

  3. ((c))

    123

  4. ((d))

    122

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Answer: ((a))

124

16

In a code language, ‘PARCEL’ is written as ‘BQDSMF’. How will ‘DESIRE’ be written as in that language?

  1. ((a))

    EFJQFT

  2. ((b))

    FEJTFS

  3. ((c))

    FEJUGS

  4. ((d))

    GFKTFS

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Answer: ((a))

EFJQFT

17

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?

VKQ, XMS, APV, ETZ, ?

  1. ((a))

    JYE

  2. ((b))

    KXE

  3. ((c))

    JXD

  4. ((d))

    KYE

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Answer: ((a))

JYE

18

In code language, ‘ROLLER’ is written as ‘TQNJCP’, then how will ‘DOCILE’ be written as in that language?

  1. ((a))

    FPEHID

  2. ((b))

    FPFGJC

  3. ((c))

    FQEGJC

  4. ((d))

    EPFGKD

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Answer: ((a))

FPEHID

19

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series.

Z O M __ Q __ Y O __ S Q __ X __ M S __ N

  1. ((a))

    SNMOQO

  2. ((b))

    QMSNOQ

  3. ((c))

    SNMNOQ

  4. ((d))

    SMNOQM

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Answer: ((a))

SNMOQO

20

Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusion logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

No businessman is farmer

Some officers are businessman.

All mechanics are officers.

Conclusions:

I. No mechanic is farmer.

II. Some businessmen are farmers.

III. Some mechanics are not officers.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II and III follows.

  2. ((b))

    None of the conclusions follows.

  3. ((c))

    All the conclusions follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I and II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II and III follows.

21

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series.

V__B__ __TBW__T__W

  1. ((a))

    TWVVB

  2. ((b))

    TWVBV

  3. ((c))

    WTVBV

  4. ((d))

    TVWBB

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Answer: ((a))

TWVVB

22

A + B means ‘A is father of B’

A ÷ B means ‘A is wife of B’

If M ÷ Q + R + O, then which of the following statement is NOT correct?

  1. ((a))

    R is father of O.

  2. ((b))

    M is maternal grandfather of R.

  3. ((c))

    Q is paternal grandfather of O.

  4. ((d))

    R is son of M.

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Answer: ((a))

R is father of O.

23

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

40 × 2 – (5 × 13) + 15 (4 × 2) + 156 ÷ 12 = 152

  1. ((a))

    15 and 13

  2. ((b))

    40 and 4

  3. ((c))

    12 and 13

  4. ((d))

    12 and 40

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 and 13

24

In a code language, if ‘MOUNT’ is coded as ‘166’, then how will ‘ROUND’ be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    146

  2. ((b))

    142

  3. ((c))

    144

  4. ((d))

    140

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Answer: ((a))

146

25

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to its right side.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Karaga is one of the oldest and widely celebrated festivals of ________.

  1. ((a))

    Jharkhand

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Sikkim

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jharkhand

27

Identify the third country in the trilateral naval exercise with India and Singapore that took place in September 2019, along with the place at which the exercise commenced.

  1. ((a))

    Indonesia, Jakarta

  2. ((b))

    Malaysia, Kochi

  3. ((c))

    Thailand, Port Blair

  4. ((d))

    Sri Lanka, Negombo

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Answer: ((a))

Indonesia, Jakarta

28

If a particular religious sect or community has been declared a "National Minority", which of the following is NOT an advantage its members can avail?

  1. ((a))

    Special schemes for enhanced credit support in matters of employment

  2. ((b))

    Setting up of separate institutions only for the members of their Community

  3. ((c))

    Derive benefits from the Prime Minister's 15 point program

  4. ((d))

    Scholarships for meritorious students

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Answer: ((a))

Special schemes for enhanced credit support in matters of employment

29

Which massive movement began after 1930 Dandi March?

  1. ((a))

    Non-cooperation

  2. ((b))

    Civil Disobedience

  3. ((c))

    Quit India

  4. ((d))

    Khilafat

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Answer: ((a))

Non-cooperation

30

Which of the following two nations share a common border?

  1. ((a))

    Myanmar-Bangladesh

  2. ((b))

    Bhutan-Bangladesh

  3. ((c))

    India-Kazakhstan

  4. ((d))

    Nepal-Bhutan

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Answer: ((a))

Myanmar-Bangladesh

31

______ range is the largest range of the lower Himalayas.

  1. ((a))

    Dauladhar

  2. ((b))

    Zanskar

  3. ((c))

    Ladakh

  4. ((d))

    Pir Panjal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dauladhar

32

Photo receptors of a printer or a photocopy machine is made of which element?

  1. ((a))

    Amorphous Phosphorous

  2. ((b))

    Caesium

  3. ((c))

    Amorphous Silicon

  4. ((d))

    Berkelium

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Answer: ((a))

Amorphous Phosphorous

33

______ was one of the founders of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association.

  1. ((a))

    Lala Lajpat Rai

  2. ((b))

    Feroz Shah Tuglaq

  3. ((c))

    Veer Savarkar

  4. ((d))

    Chandrashekhar Azad

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Answer: ((a))

Lala Lajpat Rai

34

Which of the following philosophies of Indian Philosophy (School of Thought) is often called "Indian Materialism"?  

  1. ((a))

    Vaisheshika

  2. ((b))

    Mimaṃsa

  3. ((c))

    ​Lokayat

  4. ((d))

    ​Kaplik

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Answer: ((a))

Vaisheshika

35

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

  1. ((a))

    Carbon dioxide

  2. ((b))

    Methane

  3. ((c))

    Nitrogen

  4. ((d))

    Water vapour

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Carbon dioxide

36

Which of the following musicians is India's only female Shehnai player?

  1. ((a))

    Bageshwari Qamar

  2. ((b))

    Kaushiki Chakraborty

  3. ((c))

    Girija Devi

  4. ((d))

    Gauhar Khan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bageshwari Qamar

37

Which of the following is NOT a bacteria used in the process of fermentation?

  1. ((a))

    Streptococcus

  2. ((b))

    Leuconostoc

  3. ((c))

    Lactobacillus

  4. ((d))

    Campylobacter

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Answer: ((a))

Streptococcus

38

Maritime Communication Services to offer broadband services to support those traveling at sea was launched at ________ in September 2019.

  1. ((a))

    Delhi

  2. ((b))

    Mumbai

  3. ((c))

    Chennai

  4. ((d))

    Bengaluru

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Delhi

39

The 68th Plenary session of North Eastern Council (NEC) was held in ______ on 8th & 9th September 2019.

  1. ((a))

    Meghalaya

  2. ((b))

    Tripura

  3. ((c))

    Assam

  4. ((d))

    Nagaland

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Answer: ((a))

Meghalaya

40

Who has been appointed as the Interim Chief of Jammu and Kashmir Bank post the removal of Parvez Ahmed?

  1. ((a))

    Anup Sinha

  2. ((b))

    B. P. Sharma

  3. ((c))

    R. K. Chhibber

  4. ((d))

    Nasser Munjee

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Answer: ((a))

Anup Sinha

41

Solid form of the element carbon is ______.

  1. ((a))

    Limestone

  2. ((b))

    Diamond

  3. ((c))

    Carbon dioxide

  4. ((d))

    Methane

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Limestone

42

Rongali Bihu utsav is the spring festival of ______ celebrated with great fervour.

  1. ((a))

    Manipur

  2. ((b))

    Uttarakhand

  3. ((c))

    Meghalaya

  4. ((d))

    Assam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manipur

43

In 2019, the Vice President of India, Shri. M. Venkaiah Naidu released a book  ________ which is a compilation of speeches given by the Shri. Ram Nath Kovind President of India.

  1. ((a))

    Unave Maranthu

  2. ((b))

    Bhashan Kala

  3. ((c))

    Lend Me Your Ears

  4. ((d))

    The Republican Ethic

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Answer: ((a))

Unave Maranthu

44

The Bhakra Nangal dam is situated on the ______ river.

  1. ((a))

    Sutlej

  2. ((b))

    Chenab

  3. ((c))

    Ravi

  4. ((d))

    Beas

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Answer: ((a))

Sutlej

45

______ is a hill pass lying in the middle of India and China.

  1. ((a))

    Bolan Pass

  2. ((b))

    Zoji La Pass

  3. ((c))

    Khyber Pass

  4. ((d))

    Karakoram Pass

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bolan Pass

46

Which Article of the Constitution of India gives the Apex Court absolute power to pass any order or decree as they may deem fit to pursue complete justice?

  1. ((a))

    Article 121

  2. ((b))

    Article 142

  3. ((c))

    Article 127

  4. ((d))

    Article 134

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 121

47

In 2019, the Prime Minister approved the payment of Productivity Linked Bonuses to all Railway Employees. To how many days of labor is the PLB equal to?

  1. ((a))

    54

  2. ((b))

    67

  3. ((c))

    78

  4. ((d))

    93

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

54

48

Which of the following is a Greek travel book listing the ports situated along the Indian coastline?

  1. ((a))

    Oedipus Rex

  2. ((b))

    Periplus Maris Erythraei

  3. ((c))

    The Colossus of Maroussi

  4. ((d))

    Venus Et La Mer

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Answer: ((a))

Oedipus Rex

49

Dominion Status for the entire territory of India was first demanded in  ________.

  1. ((a))

    Lucknow Session of Congress, 1916

  2. ((b))

    Gandhi Irwin Pact, 1931

  3. ((c))

    Lahore Session of Congress, 1928

  4. ((d))

    Nehru Report, 1928

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lucknow Session of Congress, 1916

50

Which school won the International Football Title - U17 Girls Subroto Cup in September 2019?

  1. ((a))

    Nilmani English School

  2. ((b))

     Bangladesh Krida Shikkha Protishtan

  3. ((c))

    Dhamrai Hardinge High School

  4. ((d))

    Manarat Dhaka International School and College

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nilmani English School

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

The profit earned by selling an article for Rs. 1038 is equal to the loss incurred by selling the same article for Rs. 762. To gain 25%, the same article should be sold for

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1200

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1080

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1170

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1125

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1200

52

A dealer allows a 36% discount on the marked price of an article and still gains 28%. If the cost price of the article is reduced by 10%, how much discount percent should he allow now so as to get the same percentage of profit as before?

  1. ((a))

    45.8%

  2. ((b))

    54.2%

  3. ((c))

    57.2%

  4. ((d))

    42.4%

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Answer: ((a))

45.8%

53

Alloys A and B contain copper and zinc in the ratio 1: 3 and 3 : 5, respectively. In what ratio A and B be mixed to get a new alloy containing copper and zinc in the ratio 1 : 2?

  1. ((a))

    3 : 4

  2. ((b))

    2 : 1

  3. ((c))

    1 : 2

  4. ((d))

    4 : 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 : 4

54

If 1 – 3 (cot2 θ – cos2 θ) = sin2 θ, 0° < θ < 90°, then what is the value of (2 sin θ + cos θ)?

  1. ((a))

    23+12\frac{{2\sqrt 3 + 1}}{2}

  2. ((b))

    2√5

  3. ((c))

    3+22\frac{{\sqrt 3 + 2}}{2}

  4. ((d))

    3+12\frac{{\sqrt 3 + 1}}{2}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23+12\frac{{2\sqrt 3 + 1}}{2}

55

If 9 + 2 (3x – xy + x2) + y2 = 0, then what is the value of (3x2 – 2xy + 5y2)?

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    54

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    63

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

56

In trapezium ABCD, AB∥DC. The sides AD and BC are produced to meet at E. AB = 15 cm, CD = 10 cm, AD = 4 cm and BC = 5 cm, then DE = ?

  1. ((a))

    9 cm

  2. ((b))

    10 cm

  3. ((c))

    6 cm

  4. ((d))

    8 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 cm

57

If x + 9y is divisible by 5, where x and y are integers, then what is the remainder when 8x + 7y is divided by 5?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

58

The ratio of monthly incomes of A and B is 3 : 4 and the ratio of their monthly savings is 7 : 6, If the income of A is equal to twice the expenditure of B, then what is the ratio of the expenditures of A and B?

  1. ((a))

    2 : 1

  2. ((b))

    3 : 5

  3. ((c))

    2 : 3

  4. ((d))

    1 : 18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 : 1

59

If the 8-digit number 485x074y is divisible by 72 and the 6-digit number 5z4678 is divisible by 11, then what is the value of (2x + 3y – z)?

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

60

In Δ ABC, ∠C = 70°. The bisectors of ∠A and  <  B meet BC and AC in points D and E, respectively. AD and BE intersect each other at P. What is the measure of ∠DPB?

  1. ((a))

    55°

  2. ((b))

    65°

  3. ((c))

    35°

  4. ((d))

    45°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55°

61

A and B start moving from a place X and Y and Y to X, respectively, at the same time on the same day. After crossing each other, they complete their remaining journey in 5495\frac{4}{9} hours and X hours, respectively. If the ratio of the speeds (in km/h) of A and B is 9 : 7, then what is the value of x?

  1. ((a))

    8128\frac{1}{2}

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    7127\frac{1}{2}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8128\frac{1}{2}

62

If x + y + z = 17, xy + yz + zx = 85, then what is the value of x3+y3+z3−3xyz\sqrt {{x^3} + {y^3} + {z^3} - 3xyz}?

  1. ((a))

    11√3

  2. ((b))

    17√2

  3. ((c))

    17√3

  4. ((d))

    11√2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11√3

63

The sides of a triangular park are 36m, 105m and 111m. What is the cost of leveling the park at Rs. 8.40 per m2 ?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 15876

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 14112

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 14994

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 17640

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 15876

64

If x = cosec 41°, then tan249∘+1sin2490sec2410+sin2410+1cosec2490{\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^2}49^\circ + \frac{1}{{si{n^2}{{49}^0}se{c^2}{{41}^0}}} + si{n^2}{41^0} + \frac{1}{{cose{c^2}{{49}^0}}} is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    2 + x2

  2. ((b))

    2x2

  3. ((c))

    1 + x2

  4. ((d))

    1x2+1\frac{1}{{{x^2} + 1}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 + x2

65

The average of 61 numbers is 54. The average of the first 31 numbers is 50.6 and that of the last 31 numbers is 60.4. If the 31st number is excluded, then what is the average of the remaining numbers?

  1. ((a))

    53.55

  2. ((b))

    52.45

  3. ((c))

    51.65

  4. ((d))

    51.75

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

53.55

66

When the price of sugar increased by 28%, a family reduced its consumption per month such that the expenditure on sugar was only 12% more than before. If 10 kg sugar was consumed per month before the price rise, then what was the new consumption?

  1. ((a))

    8.50 kg

  2. ((b))

    8.75 kg

  3. ((c))

    7.80 kg

  4. ((d))

    9.25 kg

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Answer: ((a))

8.50 kg

67

The average weight of some children in a group was 48.5 kg. When 6 students having average weight 50.4 kg left the group and 4 students having average weight 56.55 kg joined the group, then the average weight of the children in the group increased by 0.8 kg. The number of children, initially, in the group was

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    28

  4. ((d))

    26

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32

68

A can do a certain work in the same time in which B and C together can do it. A and B together can do it in 10 days and C alone in 15 days. B alone can do 662366\frac{2}{3}% of the same work in

  1. ((a))

    36 days

  2. ((b))

    45 days

  3. ((c))

    30 days

  4. ((d))

    40 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36 days

69

A sum amounts to Rs. 3872 in 2 years and to Rs. 4259.20 in 3 years at a certain rate percent p.a, if the interest is compounded annually. What is the simple interest on the same sum for 5135\frac{1}{3} year at 6.75% p.a?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1240

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1224

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1152

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1125

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1240

70

Anita spends 68% of her monthly income. If her monthly income increases by 40% and the expenditure increase by 30%, then by what percent does her saving increase?

  1. ((a))

    61.25%

  2. ((b))

    54.25%

  3. ((c))

    48.50%

  4. ((d))

    62.50%

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Answer: ((a))

61.25%

71

The cost prices of two articles A and B are in the ratio 3 : 5. Rishu earns a profit of 28% on A and loses 15% on B. What is her overall loss/gain percent?

  1. ((a))

    Loss, 1.125%

  2. ((b))

    Gain, 1.125%

  3. ((c))

    Gain, 11.25%

  4. ((d))

    Loss, 11.25%

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Answer: ((a))

Loss, 1.125%

72

If x2 – 3x + 1 = 0, then one of the values of x2−8x−1x3+1/x\frac{{{x^2} - 8x - 1}}{{{x^3} + 1/x}} is:

  1. ((a))

    5+87\frac{{\sqrt 5 + 8}}{7}

  2. ((b))

    -7/3

  3. ((c))

    -3

  4. ((d))

    5−87\frac{{\sqrt 5 - 8}}{7}

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Answer: ((a))

5+87\frac{{\sqrt 5 + 8}}{7}

Direction: Following the bar graph represent the population of two cities.

73

In 2019, if there is a 10% increase in the population of city A and a 15 % decrease in the population in B as compared to that in 2018, then the population of city A is what percentage more/ less than that in B, in that year? (correct to one decimal places)

  1. ((a))

    8.4% more

  2. ((b))

    8.4% less

  3. ((c))

    9.2% more

  4. ((d))

    9.2% less

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Answer: ((a))

8.4% more

74

The average population of city B for all the given years is what percent less than the total population of city A for 2014, 2016 and 2018?

  1. ((a))

    57

  2. ((b))

    62

  3. ((c))

    48

  4. ((d))

    54

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Answer: ((a))

57

75

What is the ratio of the total population of city A for 2013, 2015 and 2017 to the total population of city B for 2015 and 2017?

  1. ((a))

    6 : 5

  2. ((b))

    7 : 6

  3. ((c))

    17 : 25

  4. ((d))

    7 : 8

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Answer: ((a))

6 : 5

English Language (25 questions)

76

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.

A. It took us a long time to make the ladder but we finished it before nightfall.

B. We had to fix the ladder to the lower branches of our tree.

C. The ladder was then pulled up and fixed in place.

D. We did this by shooting an arrow, with a rope attached to it, over the branch.

  1. ((a))

    CDBA

  2. ((b))

    ABCD

  3. ((c))

    BDCA

  4. ((d))

    CBDA

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Answer: ((a))

CDBA

77

Choose the option that is the correct active form of the given sentence.

He was ordered by his boss to finish the project soon.

  1. ((a))

    His boss ordered him to finished his project soon.

  2. ((b))

    His boss ordered him to finish his project soon.

  3. ((c))

    His boss order him to finish his project soon.

  4. ((d))

    His boss has ordered him to finish his project soon.

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Answer: ((a))

His boss ordered him to finished his project soon.

78

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.

The monster in the film was the most ugliest I ever saw.

  1. ((a))

    The monster

  2. ((b))

    in the film was

  3. ((c))

    the most ugliest

  4. ((d))

    I ever saw

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Answer: ((a))

The monster

79

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. 

One who works for the good of others

  1. ((a))

    Antagonist

  2. ((b))

    Atheist

  3. ((c))

    Altruist

  4. ((d))

    Agnostic

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Answer: ((a))

Antagonist

80

Choose the option that is the correct passive form of the given sentence.

The teacher told Meera to recite the poem.

  1. ((a))

    Meera was told to recite the poem by the teacher.

  2. ((b))

    Meera is told to recite the poem by the teacher.

  3. ((c))

    Meera will be told to recite the poem by the teacher.

  4. ((d))

    Meera was told to reciting the poem by the teacher.

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Answer: ((a))

Meera was told to recite the poem by the teacher.

Read the passage and answer the questions given below it.

Tornadoes are large, destructive columns of spinning air that stretch from a thunderstorm to the ground. They can have wind speeds over 300 miles per hour (mph), grow over a mile wide, and travel over 50 miles before dissolving. Tornadoes are incredibly dangerous and should be avoided at all costs.

Tornadoes, also known as twisters, need a few ingredients in order to form. They require warm, moist winds in the lower atmosphere; cold, dry winds in the upper atmosphere; and a thunderstorm’s updraft, or an upward current of air. A tornado forms when the warm, moist winds meet the cold, dry winds. This causes the warm and cold air to spin around each other in an invisible horizontal tube. The updraft then tilts the horizontal spinning winds vertical, causing the winds to spin more violently and form a funnel cloud. Once this funnel cloud grows longer and touches the Earth’s surface, it becomes a tornado.

Scientists can’t go inside tornadoes which means that they are extremely hard to research. As a result, we know surprisingly little about them. In order to tell how powerful a tornado is, scientists look at how much destruction it causes. Scientists then rank the tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF-Scale), which ranges from EF0 to EF5. For example, a tornado that only damages trees but doesn’t significantly damage buildings would be rated EF0 with wind speeds between 65 and 85 mph. A tornado that blows away buildings and rips up sidewalks, on the other hand, would be rated EF5 with wind speeds over 200 mph. 

The most powerful tornado in United States history occurred near Oklahoma City in 1999. It had wind speeds over 310 mph, the highest wind speed ever record on Earth. A tornado with wind speeds that high can not only pick up and throw automobiles, it can also knock over trains and tear up roadways.

Luckily for anyone living in an area that experiences the occasional tornado, they usually only last one to 10 minutes. More powerful tornadoes can last over an hour in the right conditions, but they are very rare.

If you find yourself experiencing a tornado, find a safe place inside, like an interior hall, basement, or closet. Stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall on you, and lay on your stomach with your hands protecting the back of your head. Having a tornado emergency plan is extremely important as tornadoes can appear very quickly. Make sure to

listen to the radio or television to stay updated on severe weather patterns in your area.

81

Choose the option that completes the statement correctly.

EF scale tells us about:

  1. ((a))

    how a tornado is going to strike.

  2. ((b))

    where a tornado is going to strike.

  3. ((c))

    what the intensity of a tornado is.

  4. ((d))

    when a tornado is going to strike.

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Answer: ((a))

how a tornado is going to strike.

82

Choose the option that correctly answers the question.

Which of the following should NOT be done during a tornado?

  1. ((a))

    Be indoors

  2. ((b))

    Take shelter in the basement

  3. ((c))

    Lie down on your stomach

  4. ((d))

    Be close to heavy objects

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Answer: ((a))

Be indoors

83

Choose the option that answers the question correctly.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the formation of a tornado?

  1. ((a))

    warm and humid winds down below

  2. ((b))

    cold and dry wind up above

  3. ((c))

    upward draft

  4. ((d))

    funnel cloud

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Answer: ((a))

warm and humid winds down below

84

Choose the option that completes the statement correctly.

Tornados stretch from

  1. ((a))

    upward winds to downward winds

  2. ((b))

    sky to earth

  3. ((c))

    thunderstorms to the ground

  4. ((d))

    one side to another side

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Answer: ((a))

upward winds to downward winds

85

Choose the option that completes the statement correctly.

A tornado can affect the area of ______ before it subsides.

  1. ((a))

    only at one spot

  2. ((b))

    One mile

  3. ((c))

    unlimited area

  4. ((d))

    50 miles

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Answer: ((a))

only at one spot

Direction: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The (1)______ of Kaziranga National Park in Assam are (2)______ a new plan to save the endangered rhino. Nearly 50 school children from the neighbouring villages will take part in a training programme on (3). The three-day programme (4) trekking in the park and (5)______ with experts.

86

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1.

  1. ((a))

    delegation

  2. ((b))

    people

  3. ((c))

    government

  4. ((d))

    authorities

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Answer: ((a))

delegation

87

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2

  1. ((a))

    adapting

  2. ((b))

    adopting

  3. ((c))

    fostering

  4. ((d))

    thinking

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Answer: ((a))

adapting

88

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3

  1. ((a))

    conservation

  2. ((b))

    endangerment

  3. ((c))

    compensation

  4. ((d))

    tourism

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Answer: ((a))

conservation

89

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4

  1. ((a))

    inspires

  2. ((b))

    includes

  3. ((c))

    extends

  4. ((d))

    exudes

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Answer: ((a))

inspires

90

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5

  1. ((a))

    disputes

  2. ((b))

    declamations

  3. ((c))

    discrepancies

  4. ((d))

    discussions

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Answer: ((a))

disputes

91

Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence in case there is no improvement select “No improvement”.

Please don't do this mistake again.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement

  2. ((b))

    make

  3. ((c))

    create

  4. ((d))

    demonstrate

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Answer: ((a))

No improvement

92

Choose the option that is the correct direct form of the given sentence.

<br>

My professor told me that I was selected to represent my college in the debate competition.

  1. ((a))

    My professor said to me, "You are selected to represent your college in the debate competition."

  2. ((b))

    My professor said to me, "I am selected to represent our college in the debate competition."

  3. ((c))

    My professor said to me, "You are selected to represent their college in the debate competition."

  4. ((d))

    My professor said to me, "You have been selected to represent our college in the debate competition."

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Answer: ((a))

My professor said to me, "You are selected to represent your college in the debate competition."

93

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

ARID

  1. ((a))

    parched

  2. ((b))

    barren

  3. ((c))

    fertile

  4. ((d))

    dry

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Answer: ((a))

parched

94

Select the alternative that is appropriate to fill the blank.

She was ______ to have such a wonderful family.

  1. ((a))

    fortunate

  2. ((b))

    favourable

  3. ((c))

    fortuitous

  4. ((d))

    fastidious

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Answer: ((a))

fortunate

95

Select the alternative which is the correct spelling.

  1. ((a))

    ilegible

  2. ((b))

    illegible

  3. ((c))

    ilegibel

  4. ((d))

    illegbal

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Answer: ((a))

ilegible

96

Choose the option that is the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

The director said to the actor, "Please memorise your lines properly."

  1. ((a))

    The director request the actor to memorise his lines properly.

  2. ((b))

    The director requested the actor to memorise his lines properly.

  3. ((c))

    The director requested the actor to memorise your lines properly.

  4. ((d))

    The director requested the actor memorised his lines properly.

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Answer: ((a))

The director request the actor to memorise his lines properly.

97

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

INSIPID

  1. ((a))

    delicious

  2. ((b))

    appetizing

  3. ((c))

    exciting

  4. ((d))

    bland

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Answer: ((a))

delicious

98

Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence in case there is no improvement select “No improvement”.

We had very strong rainfall this week.

  1. ((a))

    large

  2. ((b))

    No improvement

  3. ((c))

    heavy

  4. ((d))

    bulky

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Answer: ((a))

large

99

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. 

We bought a beautiful painting but it cost us an arm and a leg.

  1. ((a))

    an accident

  2. ((b))

    a lot of money

  3. ((c))

    bad luck

  4. ((d))

    good luck

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Answer: ((a))

an accident

100

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

His relinquishment ______ his post deprived him of his chances of promotion.

  1. ((a))

    with

  2. ((b))

    from

  3. ((c))

    for

  4. ((d))

    of

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Answer: ((a))

with

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