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SSC Selection Post HSC Level Official Paper (Held on: 15 March 2022 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

No almond is a fruit.

Some cashews are almonds.

Conclusions:

I. No fruit is an almond.

II. All fruits are cashews.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Either conclusion I or II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows

2

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.

  1. Sentence
  2. Selector
  3. Sentiment
  4. Senile
  5. Sincere
  1. ((a))

    2, 4, 1, 3, 5

  2. ((b))

    5, 4, 1, 3, 2

  3. ((c))

    2, 1, 4, 3, 5

  4. ((d))

    2, 4, 3, 1, 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2, 4, 1, 3, 5

3

In a certain code language, 'LOST' is coded as ‘32’, 'CRAMP' is coded as ‘50’. How will 'FRY' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    26

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

4

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

8 : 71 :: 11 : ? :: 12 : 151

  1. ((a))

    132

  2. ((b))

    128

  3. ((c))

    125

  4. ((d))

    141

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

132

5

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

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

PRIZES : RPZISE :: CAUGHT : ?

  1. ((a))

    ACGUTH

  2. ((b))

    ACGTUH

  3. ((c))

    AGCUTH

  4. ((d))

    ACUGTH

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ACGUTH

7

In a certain code language,

A & B means ‘A is the father of B’

A % B means ‘A is the brother of B’

A $ B means ‘A is the sister of B’

Based on the above, how is H related to C if C & K % T % H $ Y?

  1. ((a))

    Daughter

  2. ((b))

    Niece

  3. ((c))

    Daughter-in-law

  4. ((d))

    Sister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Daughter

8

Three different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing '1'.

  1. ((a))

    2 

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 

9

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.

BENGAL : ODJQHE :: LAUNCH : ?

  1. ((a))

    KFRXDP

  2. ((b))

    LFQYDO

  3. ((c))

    KGQXEO

  4. ((d))

    KFQXDO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KFRXDP

10

Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at line PQ as shown.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different.

  1. ((a))

    CIL

  2. ((b))

    GMR

  3. ((c))

    FLQ

  4. ((d))

    TZE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CIL

12

In a certain code language, 'PRICES' is written as ‘RCZEMJ’. How will 'SURITY' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    XRFNQM

  2. ((b))

    XRGNPL

  3. ((c))

    XRFMPN

  4. ((d))

    XRFNPM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

XRFNQM

13

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark(?) in the following series.

17, 28, 43, 62, 85, 112, ?

  1. ((a))

    119

  2. ((b))

    139

  3. ((c))

    143

  4. ((d))

    128

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

119

14

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

k _ d q _ c _ m _ q y _ k m _ q _ c

  1. ((a))

    m y k y c d y

  2. ((b))

    m y k d c k y

  3. ((c))

    m y k d c d y

  4. ((d))

    m y k d c d m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

m y k y c d y

15

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. Millimetre
  2. Centimetre
  3. Kilometre
  4. Decimetre
  5. Hectometre
  1. ((a))

    3, 5, 4, 1, 2

  2. ((b))

    3, 5, 4, 2, 1

  3. ((c))

    5, 3, 4, 2, 1

  4. ((d))

    3, 5, 2, 4, 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3, 5, 4, 1, 2

16

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

F _ Q _ S _ E _ Z _ F E Q _ S

  1. ((a))

    E Z F Q S Q

  2. ((b))

    E Z F Q S Z

  3. ((c))

    Z Q F Q S Z

  4. ((d))

    E Z E F S Z

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E Z F Q S Q

17

Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

Five friends A, B, C, D and E are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. C is second to the right of A. Only one person is sitting between D and B. A is to the immediate left of D. A and B are not immediate neighbours. Who is sitting to the immediate left of E?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

19

‘Ghaziabad’ is related to ‘Uttar Pradesh’ in the same way as ‘Ahmedabad’ is related to ‘_______’.

  1. ((a))

    State

  2. ((b))

    Gandhinagar

  3. ((c))

    Gujarat

  4. ((d))

    India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

State

20

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

65 + 28 - 35 × 21 ÷ 7 = 16

  1. ((a))

    35 and 28

  2. ((b))

    21 and 28

  3. ((c))

    35 and 65

  4. ((d))

    35 and 21

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35 and 28

21

Eight friends P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting clockwise around a circular table, facing the center in the same sequence at equal distances between them. If W is sitting in the north direction, then in which direction is Q sitting?

  1. ((a))

    West

  2. ((b))

    South-west

  3. ((c))

    North-east

  4. ((d))

    East

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

West

22

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark(?) in the following series.

14, 26, 41, 61, 88, ?

  1. ((a))

    114

  2. ((b))

    124

  3. ((c))

    120

  4. ((d))

    136

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

114

23

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

Iran : Rial :: Bangladesh : ______

  1. ((a))

    Taka

  2. ((b))

    Peso

  3. ((c))

    Rupee

  4. ((d))

    Dinar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Taka

24

If Sunita’s husband Dayal is the only son of Prabha who is the wife of Chetan, then how is Dayal related to Chetan’s daughter?

  1. ((a))

    Father

  2. ((b))

    Brother

  3. ((c))

    Paternal uncle

  4. ((d))

    Son

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father

25

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

Some rock-stars are producers.

All producers are designers.

All workers are producers.

Conclusions:

I. Some rock-stars are designers.

II. All workers are designers.

III. No worker is a rock-star.

  1. ((a))

    Conclusions I, II and III follow.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions II and III follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Conclusions I, II and III follow.

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

After the Santhal Revolt (1855-56), the Santhal Pargana was created, carving out 5,500 square miles from which of the following districts?

  1. ((a))

    Bankura and Birbhum

  2. ((b))

    Bhagalpur and Birbhum

  3. ((c))

    Bankura and Purulia

  4. ((d))

    Hazaribagh and Birbhum

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bankura and Birbhum

27

Who won the gold medal in the F64 Men's Javelin Throw event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics by hurling the javelin at a distance of 68.55 m?

  1. ((a))

    Piyush Khanna

  2. ((b))

    Rameshwar Choudhary

  3. ((c))

    Neeraj Chopra

  4. ((d))

    Sumit Antil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Piyush Khanna

28

Who among the following scholars was ordered by Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq in 1342 to proceed to China as his envoy to the Mongol ruler?

  1. ((a))

    Marco Polo

  2. ((b))

    Ibn Battuta

  3. ((c))

    Ibn Juzayy

  4. ((d))

    Solon

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Marco Polo

29

The provision of Amendment of Constitution in the Constitution of India was adopted from the Constitution of ______.

  1. ((a))

    Canada

  2. ((b))

    Germany

  3. ((c))

    South Africa

  4. ((d))

    USSR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Canada

30

Galwan River is located near the border of:

  1. ((a))

    India and Afghanistan

  2. ((b))

    India and Bangladesh

  3. ((c))

    India and Nepal

  4. ((d))

    India and China

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

India and Afghanistan

31

What was the name of the mother of Gautama Buddha?

  1. ((a))

    Mahamaya

  2. ((b))

    Sihamoni

  3. ((c))

    Rukmani

  4. ((d))

    Geetanjali

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mahamaya

32

Which of the following is NOT a barrier under innate immunity?

  1. ((a))

    Physical barriers

  2. ((b))

    Mental barriers

  3. ((c))

    Physiological barriers

  4. ((d))

    Cellular barriers

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Physical barriers

33

The 70th Miss Universe pageant was held in ______ in December 2021.

  1. ((a))

    Israel

  2. ((b))

    Russia

  3. ((c))

    Brazil

  4. ((d))

    Austria

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Israel

34

For which of the following decades did the percentage decadal growth of population in India register the sharpest decline since independence?

  1. ((a))

    1951 - 1961

  2. ((b))

    2001 - 2011

  3. ((c))

    1991 - 2000

  4. ((d))

    1971 - 1981

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1951 - 1961

35

In the five kingdom classification, bacteria are included in Kingdom:

  1. ((a))

    Fungi

  2. ((b))

    Monera

  3. ((c))

    Plantae

  4. ((d))

    Protista

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fungi

36

What is the name of the device for measuring some characteristics of a liquid, such as its density or specific gravity?

  1. ((a))

    Hydrometer

  2. ((b))

    Lactometer

  3. ((c))

    Calibrator

  4. ((d))

    Alkalimeter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hydrometer

37

The Indian Education Commission of 1882 was appointed by:

  1. ((a))

    Lord Lytton

  2. ((b))

    Lord Ripon

  3. ((c))

    Lord Dufferin

  4. ((d))

    Lord Mayo

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lord Lytton

38

Which of the following dance forms in southeastern India is highly ritualised, with a formalised song-and-dance introduction, sprinkling of holy water and burning of incense, along with invocations of goddesses?

  1. ((a))

    Bharatanatyam

  2. ((b))

    Kuchipudi

  3. ((c))

    Kathakali

  4. ((d))

    Mohiniyattam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bharatanatyam

39

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefor?

  1. ((a))

    Article 369

  2. ((b))

    Article 371

  3. ((c))

    Article 368

  4. ((d))

    Article 366

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 369

40

Dree festival in India is celebrated in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Manipur

  2. ((b))

    Assam

  3. ((c))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Nagaland

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manipur

41

‘Chitra, a Play in One Act’ was written by ______.

  1. ((a))

    Rabindranath Tagore

  2. ((b))

    Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay

  3. ((c))

    Mahasweta Devi

  4. ((d))

    Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rabindranath Tagore

42

The Indus river that originates in the northern slopes of the Kailash range in Tibet, enters Indian territory in which of the following states or union territories?

  1. ((a))

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Uttarakhand

  3. ((c))

    Jammu and Kashmir

  4. ((d))

    Ladakh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Himachal Pradesh

43

Which of the following sportsperson has been bestowed the ‘Param Vishisht Seva Medal’ in the year 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Bajrang Punia

  2. ((b))

    Mirabai Chanu

  3. ((c))

    Neeraj Chopra

  4. ((d))

    PV Sindhu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bajrang Punia

44

In January 2022, who won the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award for the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year for 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Smriti Mandhana

  2. ((b))

    Arundhati Reddy

  3. ((c))

    Mansi Joshi

  4. ((d))

    Mithali Raj

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Smriti Mandhana

45

Which of the following is known as Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace?

  1. ((a))

    Ram Niwas Bagh

  2. ((b))

    Karamat Bagh

  3. ((c))

    Daria Daulat Bagh

  4. ((d))

    Shalimar Bagh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ram Niwas Bagh

46

When was the Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act passed?

  1. ((a))

    2017

  2. ((b))

    2018

  3. ((c))

    2019

  4. ((d))

    2020

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2017

47

Which of the following is NOT a sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana?

  1. ((a))

    Kishore

  2. ((b))

    Vayaska

  3. ((c))

    Tarun

  4. ((d))

    Shishu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kishore

48

Each step or level of a food chain forms a trophic level. Which of the following is at the first trophic level of the said food chain?

  1. ((a))

    Top carnivores

  2. ((b))

    Herbivores

  3. ((c))

    Autotrophs or the producers 

  4. ((d))

    Carnivores

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Top carnivores

49

"I am known as the golden fibre. I need high temperature during my growth". Who am I?

  1. ((a))

    Cotton

  2. ((b))

    Hemp

  3. ((c))

    Flax

  4. ((d))

    Jute

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cotton

50

In May 2020, the ‘Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana’ (PMVVY) was launched by the Government to protect elderly persons aged 60 years and above against ______.

  1. ((a))

    a future rise in the cost of living due to inflation

  2. ((b))

    a future rise in medical treatment cost for elderly persons

  3. ((c))

    a future rise in the insurance premium due to unforeseen risks

  4. ((d))

    a future fall in their interest income due to uncertain market conditions

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a future rise in the cost of living due to inflation

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

A number is increased by 20% then decreased by 27% and then further increased by 10%. What is the net increase/decrease percentage in the number (correct to the nearest integer)?

  1. ((a))

    5% increase

  2. ((b))

    4% decrease

  3. ((c))

    7% increase

  4. ((d))

    6% increase

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5% increase

52

The ratio of the incomes of A and B is 2 ∶ 3 and the ratio of their expenditures is 5 ∶ 7. If 7 times the income of A is equal to 6 times the expenditure of B, then what is the ratio of the savings of A and B?

  1. ((a))

    3 ∶ 5

  2. ((b))

    5 ∶ 9

  3. ((c))

    1 ∶ 2

  4. ((d))

    2 ∶ 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 ∶ 5

53

If 2x+13x+1=0,x≠0,2x + \frac{1}{3x} + 1 = 0, x \neq 0, then what is the value of 27x3+18x33?\sqrt[3]{27x^3 + \frac{1}{8x^3}}?

  1. ((a))

    32\frac{3}{2}

  2. ((b))

    34\frac{3}{4}

  3. ((c))

    232\sqrt 3

  4. ((d))

    32\frac{\sqrt 3}{2}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32\frac{3}{2}

54

A man buys 120 toys each at the same cost price. He sells 45% of the toys at 40% profit, one-third of the remaining at 20% profit, and the remaining at a loss which is equal to the cost price of 14 toys. His profit per cent in the entire transaction is:

  1. ((a))

    12%

  2. ((b))

    8138 \frac{1}{3}%

  3. ((c))

    91119 \frac{1}{11}%

  4. ((d))

    10%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12%

55

The following pie charts represent the distribution of candidates who were enrolled for a competitive examination, and the candidates (out of those enrolled) who passed the exam from five different institutes P, Q, R, S and T.

The total number of candidates who enrolled in institutes P, R and T together is what percentage more than the number of candidates who passed from institutes P, R and T together?

  1. ((a))

    84.3%

  2. ((b))

    83.4%

  3. ((c))

    85.7%

  4. ((d))

    87.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

84.3%

56

The ratio between the speeds of two trains is 2 ∶ 7. If the first train runs 350 km in 2 hours, then the sum of the speeds (in km/h) of both the trains is:

  1. ((a))

    750.5

  2. ((b))

    775

  3. ((c))

    787.5

  4. ((d))

    780.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

750.5

57

In Δ ABC, D and E are points on sides AB and BC, respectively, such that DE ∥ AC. If BD=46BD = 4\sqrt 6 and AB=123AB = 12\sqrt 3 cm, then the ratio of the area of Δ BDE to that of quadrilateral ACED is:

  1. ((a))

    4 ∶ 11

  2. ((b))

    2 ∶ 9

  3. ((c))

    2 ∶ 7

  4. ((d))

    1 ∶ 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 ∶ 11

58

The given bar graph shows the number of students enrolled in Institutes A and B during 5 years (2014 to 2018).

What is the ratio of the total number of students enrolled in both the institutes during 2017 and 2018 to that of the number of students enrolled in institute B for the year 2016?

  1. ((a))

    212 ∶ 75

  2. ((b))

    113 ∶ 71

  3. ((c))

    75 ∶ 212

  4. ((d))

    71 ∶ 113

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

212 ∶ 75

59

A watch is sold at a profit of 25%. If both the cost price and the selling price of the watch are decreased by Rs. 75, then the profit would be 30%. The original selling price (in Rs.) of the watch is:

  1. ((a))

    552.60

  2. ((b))

    525.60

  3. ((c))

    526.50

  4. ((d))

    562.50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

552.60

60

A train passes two bridges 400 m and 295 m long in 75 seconds and 60 seconds. respectively. If the length of another train is 325 m running at the speed of 97.2 km/h. How much time (in seconds) will both trains take to cross each other running on parallel tracks in the same direction?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    271227\frac{1}{2}

  4. ((d))

    221222\frac{1}{2}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

61

If the 10-digit number 96530y15x8 is divisible by 72, then what is the value of (3x - 7y) for the maximum value of x?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

62

If (x + 10)% of 300 is 57.5% more than x% of 250, then 15% of x is what percentage less than 20% of (x + 13) ?

  1. ((a))

    462346\frac{2}{3}%

  2. ((b))

    441344\frac{1}{3}%

  3. ((c))

    482348\frac{2}{3}%

  4. ((d))

    421342\frac{1}{3}%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

462346\frac{2}{3}%

63

If x + y + z = 4, xy + yz + zx = 1 and x3 + y3 + z3 = 34, then what is the value of 6xyz?

  1. ((a))

    -6

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    -36

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-6

64

If cos2 θ - sin2 θ  - 3 cos θ + 2 = 0, 0° < θ < 90°, then what is the value of 1+5cos⁡θ+tan⁡θ2?1 + 5 \cos \theta + \frac{\tan \theta}{2}?

  1. ((a))

    1−32\frac{1-\sqrt 3}{2}

  2. ((b))

    7+32\frac{7+\sqrt 3}{2}

  3. ((c))

    3+32\frac{3+\sqrt 3}{2}

  4. ((d))

    5−32\frac{5-\sqrt 3}{2}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1−32\frac{1-\sqrt 3}{2}

65

The length of a wire (in m) of 0.5 mm radius that can be drawn after melting a solid copper sphere of diameter 12 cm is:

  1. ((a))

    11500

  2. ((b))

    1152

  3. ((c))

    1150

  4. ((d))

    11520

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11500

66

The average of a set of 20 consecutive integers is 21.5. What is the smallest integer in the set?

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    33

  3. ((c))

    31

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

67

A trader sells an item for Rs. 516.60 after offering a discount of 18% on its list price. Had he not given the discount, he would have earned a profit of 26%. What is the cost price (in Rs.) of the item?

  1. ((a))

    525

  2. ((b))

    520

  3. ((c))

    500

  4. ((d))

    450

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

525

68

Two possible numbers are in the ratio 7 ∶ 11. If the sum of their squares is 13770, then the difference between the two numbers is:

  1. ((a))

    44

  2. ((b))

    36

  3. ((c))

    72

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

44

69

A can do a certain work in 40 days. B is 60% more efficient than A. Both work together for 10 days. C alone completes the remaining work in 101210\frac{1}{2} days. Working together, B and C can complete 44% of the original work in:

  1. ((a))

    8 days

  2. ((b))

    6 days

  3. ((c))

    5 days

  4. ((d))

    9 days

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Answer: ((a))

8 days

70

If the seven-digit number 49x29y6 is divisible by 72, then what will be the value of (x + 2y) for the largest value of x and y?

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    12

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Answer: ((a))

18

71

Study the given graph and answer the following questions.

45% of the total production of barley in given 4 years is what per cent more than the average production (per year) of wheat, rice and barley in 2017?

  1. ((a))

    54%

  2. ((b))

    52.5%

  3. ((c))

    53%

  4. ((d))

    54.5%

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Answer: ((a))

54%

72

In Δ ABC, AB and AC are produced to points D and E, respectively. If the bisectors of ∠CBD and ∠BCE meet at point O such that ∠BOC = 76°, then ∠A = ?

  1. ((a))

    56°

  2. ((b))

    14°

  3. ((c))

    28°

  4. ((d))

    76°

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Answer: ((a))

56°

73

The average of 37 numbers is 80. The average of the first 19 numbers is 75 and the average of the last 19 numbers is 84. If the 19th number is excluded, what is the average of the remaining numbers (approximate to one decimal place)?

  1. ((a))

    82.5

  2. ((b))

    80.5

  3. ((c))

    77.5

  4. ((d))

    87.5

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Answer: ((a))

82.5

74

A and B together can complete a work in 15 days. If A, B and C working together can complete the same work in 10 days, then in how many days can C alone complete the same work?

  1. ((a))

    28

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    20

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Answer: ((a))

28

75

A certain sum invested at simple interest amounts to Rs. 10,072 in 3123\frac{1}{2} years and to Rs. 11,552 in 6 years at the same rate per annum. The rate of interest p.a. is:

  1. ((a))

    7.5%

  2. ((b))

    8.5%

  3. ((c))

    7.8%

  4. ((d))

    7.4%

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Answer: ((a))

7.5%

English Language (25 questions)

76

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hit a brick wall

  1. ((a))

    Use unfair tactics

  2. ((b))

    Go to sleep

  3. ((c))

    Encounter an obstacle

  4. ((d))

    Hit someone with a brick

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Answer: ((a))

Use unfair tactics

77

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

If you want scoring well / in the examination, / your answers must be to the point.

  1. ((a))

    your answers must be to the point

  2. ((b))

    in the examination

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    If you want scoring well

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Answer: ((a))

your answers must be to the point

78

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.

The teacher asked if everyone was present in the class that day.

  1. ((a))

    The teacher said, "Is everyone present in the class today?"

  2. ((b))

    The teacher said, "Was everyone present in the class that day?"

  3. ((c))

    The teacher said, "Was everyone present in the class today?"

  4. ((d))

    The teacher said, "Is everyone present in the class that day?"

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Answer: ((a))

The teacher said, "Is everyone present in the class today?"

79

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Listener

  2. ((b))

    Regular

  3. ((c))

    Prisonor

  4. ((d))

    Creator

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Answer: ((a))

Listener

80

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hold your horses

  1. ((a))

    Take control

  2. ((b))

    Run slowly

  3. ((c))

    Be patient

  4. ((d))

    Feel nervous

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Answer: ((a))

Take control

81

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Enthusiasm

  1. ((a))

    Lethargy

  2. ((b))

    Passion

  3. ((c))

    Eagerness

  4. ((d))

    Energy

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Answer: ((a))

Lethargy

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The tiger census has revealed that India's big cat count has (1) ______ up in the last few years. This is a (2) ______ of great hope and relief for (3) ______ who understand the value of (4) ______ wildlife and the environment. This success is the (5) ______ of collective efforts of the government and the environmentalists.

82

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

  1. ((a))

    grown

  2. ((b))

    popped

  3. ((c))

    shot

  4. ((d))

    expanded

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Answer: ((a))

grown

83

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

  1. ((a))

    object

  2. ((b))

    topic

  3. ((c))

    stuff

  4. ((d))

    matter

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Answer: ((a))

object

84

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

  1. ((a))

    that

  2. ((b))

    which

  3. ((c))

    these

  4. ((d))

    those

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Answer: ((a))

that

85

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

  1. ((a))

    maintaining

  2. ((b))

    storing

  3. ((c))

    preserving

  4. ((d))

    retaining

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Answer: ((a))

maintaining

86

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

  1. ((a))

    profit

  2. ((b))

    honour

  3. ((c))

    award

  4. ((d))

    reward

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Answer: ((a))

profit

87

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Safe to drink

  1. ((a))

    Edible

  2. ((b))

    Potable

  3. ((c))

    Nutritious

  4. ((d))

    Portable

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Answer: ((a))

Edible

88

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.

Vandana said to me, "I don't want to buy the same dress as yours."

  1. ((a))

    Vandana told me that I don't want to buy the same dress as yours.

  2. ((b))

    Vandana told me that I didn't want to buy the same dress as hers.

  3. ((c))

    Vandana told me that she didn't want to buy the same dress as mine.

  4. ((d))

    Vandana told me that she doesn't want to buy the same dress as mine.

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Answer: ((a))

Vandana told me that I don't want to buy the same dress as yours.

89

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

Let the fence be repaired by him.

  1. ((a))

    He has repaired the fence.

  2. ((b))

    Let him repair the fence.

  3. ((c))

    He had repaired the fence.

  4. ((d))

    Tell him to repair the fence.

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Answer: ((a))

He has repaired the fence.

90

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. However, physical fitness and a stubborn fearlessness never let a climber fail.

B. The equipment can be made so light that no extra energy is spent in carrying it.

C. To a large extent, the physical difficulties can be reduced by paying attention to the equipment.

D. It is certain that weather plays an important part in the success or failure of mountain climbers.

  1. ((a))

    DBCA

  2. ((b))

    DCBA

  3. ((c))

    BCAD

  4. ((d))

    BACD

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Answer: ((a))

DBCA

91

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

His painting was declared the best ______ all the entries.

  1. ((a))

    between

  2. ((b))

    among

  3. ((c))

    from

  4. ((d))

    through

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Answer: ((a))

between

92

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

He has come out on a brilliant idea of taking us to Jodhpur for the weekend.

  1. ((a))

    across to

  2. ((b))

    up with

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required

  4. ((d))

    over to

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Answer: ((a))

across to

93

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

India is celebrating the 75th Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsava this year.

  1. ((a))

    The 75th Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsava has been celebrated by India this year.

  2. ((b))

    The 75th Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsava was celebrated by India this year.

  3. ((c))

    This year India is being celebrated by the 75th Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsava.

  4. ((d))

    The 75th Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsava is being celebrated by India this year.

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Answer: ((a))

The 75th Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsava has been celebrated by India this year.

94

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

To protect from harm or danger

  1. ((a))

    Defend

  2. ((b))

    Pretend

  3. ((c))

    Guide

  4. ((d))

    Advise

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Answer: ((a))

Defend

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Gurgaon: A three-year-old male leopard was hit by a speeding vehicle near the Western Peripheral Expressway in Nuh on Saturday morning. The leopard was found to be conscious, but could not move because of the injury. It was later taken to the Rohtak zoo for treatment and officials said it should be fine in due course of time.

The injured leopard was spotted on the roadside at around 9 a.m. by one of the villagers in the area. It had been hit by a vehicle between Tauru and Padheni village of Nuh. In the last 14 years, 10 leopards have died in road accidents in south Haryana.

After being informed by the villagers, a team of wildlife department officials from Gurgaon rushed to the spot with nets, cage and a tranquiliser gun. As the leopard was injured, it took the team just 10 minutes to put the big cat in the cage. The leopard was first taken to a treatment centre in Sultanpur National Park and then to Rohtak zoo.

“The leopard wasn’t able to move as it was injured. It was conscious and our team lifted it carefully and put it in the cage. We didn’t tranquilise it. It has been referred to Rohtak zoo for treatment,” said Rajesh Chahal, wildlife inspector, Gurgaon.

Asked if there is an underpass in the area for the wild animals to cross the expressway, Chahal said, “Yes, there is a wildlife underpass near the area where the incident occurred.” Meanwhile, wildlife activists said these highways had fragmented the Aravalis and bisected the corridor used by the wild animals to traverse from Asola Wildlife sanctuary in Delhi, passing through Gurgaon, to Sariska in Rajasthan.

“It is high time that the Haryana government imposed speed restrictions of 40-50 kmph on these corridors,” said Vaishali Rana Chandra, a wildlife activist.

95

The accident of the leopard occurred primarily because:

  1. ((a))

    there is no speed restriction for vehicles near the wild life corridor

  2. ((b))

    there is no underpass for the wild animals under the expressway

  3. ((c))

    The animals have to cover a long way to reach the wildlife sanctuary

  4. ((d))

    the express way has bisected the Aravali Hills

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Answer: ((a))

there is no speed restriction for vehicles near the wild life corridor

96

The above passage is:

  1. ((a))

    an interview

  2. ((b))

    a zoo memorandum

  3. ((c))

    an article

  4. ((d))

    a news item

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Answer: ((a))

an interview

97

Where was the injured leopard finally treated?

  1. ((a))

    Sultanpur National Park

  2. ((b))

    Sariska, Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Asola Wildlife sanctuary in Delhi

  4. ((d))

    Rohtak Zoo

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Answer: ((a))

Sultanpur National Park

98

Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

  1. ((a))

    In the last 14 years, 10 leopards have died in Haryana due to road accidents.

  2. ((b))

    The leopard was a three-year-old male.

  3. ((c))

    The leopard had to be tranquilised before being put into the cage.

  4. ((d))

    It took the rescue team just 10 minutes to put the leopard in the cage.

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Answer: ((a))

In the last 14 years, 10 leopards have died in Haryana due to road accidents.

99

In which state did the incident described in the passage happen?

  1. ((a))

    Haryana

  2. ((b))

    Delhi

  3. ((c))

    Punjab

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

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Answer: ((a))

Haryana

100

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Pertinent

  1. ((a))

    Relevant

  2. ((b))

    Unrelated

  3. ((c))

    Puzzling

  4. ((d))

    Living

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Answer: ((a))

Relevant

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