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SSC Selection Post HSC Level Official Paper (Held on: 15 Oct 2019) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

Two 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 conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

Some phones are keyboards.

All phones are computers.

Conclusions:

I. Some keyboards are computers.

II. Some computers are phones.

III. No keyboard is computer

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only Conclusion I and II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Either Conclusion I or III follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows

2

In a code language, if ‘MEAGRE’ is coded as ‘98’, then how will ‘REMOTE’ be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    145

  2. ((b))

    150

  3. ((c))

    152

  4. ((d))

    154

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

145

3

In a code language, ‘VICIOUS’ is written as ‘ERXRLFH’. How will ‘RADIUM’ be written as in that language?

  1. ((a))

    IZWRFN

  2. ((b))

    HZWRGM

  3. ((c))

    IZCQFN

  4. ((d))

    IZVQFN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IZWRFN

4

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

Ampere: Electric current ∷ Kelvin : ?

  1. ((a))

    Luminosity

  2. ((b))

    Ammeter

  3. ((c))

    Pressure

  4. ((d))

    Temperature

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Luminosity

5

In a code language, if ‘LUCID’ is coded as ‘33394’, then how will ‘FRANK’ be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    68151

  2. ((b))

    69152

  3. ((c))

    59142

  4. ((d))

    69153

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

68151

6

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

  1. Tentative
  2. Tenderer
  3. Tenant
  4. Tendency
  5. Tentacle
  1. ((a))

    3, 4, 2, 1, 5

  2. ((b))

    3, 2, 4, 5, 1

  3. ((c))

    3, 4, 2, 5, 1

  4. ((d))

    4, 3, 2, 5, 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3, 4, 2, 1, 5

7

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

81 + 15 ÷ 5 – 23 × 27 = 95

  1. ((a))

    27 and 81, + and ×

  2. ((b))

    81 and 23, ÷ and ×

  3. ((c))

    81 and 27, ÷ and -

  4. ((d))

    5 and 23, + and ÷

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27 and 81, + and ×

8

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

75, 76, 72, 81, 65, ?

  1. ((a))

    90

  2. ((b))

    95

  3. ((c))

    85

  4. ((d))

    80

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

90

9

Priya is married to Prashant. Raman is father of Aryan and Preeti. Ketaki is daughter of Prashant. Daksha is sister of Aryan. Priya’s only daughter’s only son is Aryan. How is Preeti related to Ketaki?

  1. ((a))

    Maternal Aunt

  2. ((b))

    Mother

  3. ((c))

    Sister

  4. ((d))

    Daughter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maternal Aunt

10

Two 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 goats are animals.

No animal is bird.

Conclusions:

I. No animal is goat.

II. No bird is goat.

III. Some birds are goat.

IV. Some animals are goats.

  1. ((a))

    Either Conclusion II or III and conclusion IV follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only Conclusion III and IV follow.

  3. ((c))

    All Conclusions follow

  4. ((d))

    Only Conclusion I and II follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Either Conclusion II or III and conclusion IV follow.

11

In a code language, ‘MENTAL’ is written as ‘KZSMDL’. How will ‘FIXING’ be written as in that language?

  1. ((a))

    GNMVGD

  2. ((b))

    FMHXID

  3. ((c))

    FMHWHE

  4. ((d))

    GNHWGE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GNMVGD

12

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

PZQC, TDMY, XHIU, ?

  1. ((a))

    BLEQ

  2. ((b))

    BKEP

  3. ((c))

    CLDQ

  4. ((d))

    CKDP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BLEQ

13

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

R__K__ __ Z__C__ZKC

  1. ((a))

    RZRKR

  2. ((b))

    ZCKKR

  3. ((c))

    ZCRKR

  4. ((d))

    ZRKCR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RZRKR

14

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

T__M__Y__TD__OYG__DM__YG

  1. ((a))

    DGOMOT

  2. ((b))

    DOGMTO

  3. ((c))

    DOGMOT

  4. ((d))

    GODYMT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DGOMOT

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.

17 : 204 ∷ 21 : ?

  1. ((a))

    251

  2. ((b))

    250

  3. ((c))

    252

  4. ((d))

    253

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

251

16

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at PQ as shown below.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17

‘Starvation’ is related to ‘FOOD’ in the same way as ‘Injustice’ is related to ‘________’.

  1. ((a))

    Fairness

  2. ((b))

    Court

  3. ((c))

    Resources

  4. ((d))

    Judge

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fairness

18

In a code language, ‘TODDLER’ is written as ‘DOTDREL’. How will ‘QUALITY’ be written as in that language?

  1. ((a))

    YTILAUQ

  2. ((b))

    AQULTYI

  3. ((c))

    UQLAYTI

  4. ((d))

    AUQLYTI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

YTILAUQ

19

Three different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered 1 to 6. Which number is on the face opposite the face showing’ 1’ ?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

20

A + B means ‘A is husband of B’

A – B means ‘A is son of B’

A × B means ‘A is mother of B’

A ÷ B means ‘A is sister of B’

If P – K + D × S ÷ T, then how is P related to T?

  1. ((a))

    Sister

  2. ((b))

    Son

  3. ((c))

    Brother

  4. ((d))

    Mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sister

21

Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

In a code language, if ‘MERGER’ is coded as ‘13251872518’, ‘FRIDGE’ is coded as ‘618814725’ then how will ‘HOSTEL’ be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    82251819512

  2. ((b))

    8151920512

  3. ((c))

    81519202511

  4. ((d))

    822519202512

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

82251819512

23

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

EFFECT, GHFECT, GHHGCT, ?

  1. ((a))

    GHHGEV

  2. ((b))

    GHHGFU

  3. ((c))

    GHJIFU

  4. ((d))

    GHJIEU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GHHGEV

24

Select the option figure which is NOT embedded in the figure given below. (Rotation is not allowed)

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

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

  1. Aurangabad
  2. Maharashtra
  3. World
  4. Asia
  5. India
  1. ((a))

    1, 2, 4, 5, 3

  2. ((b))

    1, 2, 5, 4, 3

  3. ((c))

    5, 1, 4, 2, 3

  4. ((d))

    2, 1, 5, 4, 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2, 4, 5, 3

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

The Non-Cooperation Movement, which started in September 1920, was withdrawn in ________.

  1. ((a))

    1922-February

  2. ((b))

    1921-January

  3. ((c))

    1922-December

  4. ((d))

    1921-October

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1922-February

27

What is the common name for the chemical compound Sodium bicarbonate?

  1. ((a))

    Vinegar

  2. ((b))

    Detergent

  3. ((c))

    Baking powder

  4. ((d))

    Salt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vinegar

28

Harihara and Bukka were founders of which one of the following empires?

  1. ((a))

    Pratihara

  2. ((b))

    Rashtrakuta

  3. ((c))

    Chola

  4. ((d))

    Vijaynagar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pratihara

29

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat is in charge of the Ministry of ________ as of September 2019.

  1. ((a))

    Finance

  2. ((b))

    Coal and Mines

  3. ((c))

    Minority affairs

  4. ((d))

    Jal Shakti

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Finance

30

The ________ presides over the Lok Sabha when the Speaker is absent from the sitting of the House.

  1. ((a))

    Leader of the Opposition

  2. ((b))

    Deputy Speaker

  3. ((c))

    Prime Minister

  4. ((d))

    Vice President

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Leader of the Opposition

31

_______ was the head of the Jury for feature films in 66th National Awards 2019.

  1. ((a))

    Rahul Rawail

  2. ((b))

    Javed Akhtar

  3. ((c))

    Shekhar Kapoor

  4. ((d))

    Prashoon Joshi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rahul Rawail

32

________ secured gold at the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2019.

  1. ((a))

    Manasi Joshi

  2. ((b))

    P.V. Sindhu

  3. ((c))

    Ashwini Ponappa

  4. ((d))

    Saina Nehwal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manasi Joshi

33

In 2019, who has been named the director of London's Nehru Centre, which is under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations?

  1. ((a))

    Durjoy Dutta

  2. ((b))

    Amish Tripathi

  3. ((c))

    Ravinder Singh

  4. ((d))

    Chetan Bhagat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Durjoy Dutta

34

At the time of Sepoy Mutiny, in Kanpur, Nana Sahib was proclaimed as the Peshwa and ________  led his troops.

  1. ((a))

    Chandrashekhar Azad

  2. ((b))

    Bakht Khan

  3. ((c))

    Kanwar Singh

  4. ((d))

    Tatya Tope

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandrashekhar Azad

35

Which Indian Tennis player became the most successful Davis cup doubles player with 43 wins?

  1. ((a))

    Yuki Bhambri

  2. ((b))

    Mahesh Bhupati

  3. ((c))

    Leander Paes

  4. ((d))

    Rohan Bopanna

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Yuki Bhambri

36

In the 2018 World Economic Forum Conference held at Devos Switzerland, which Indian actor was given the Crystal Award?

  1. ((a))

    Salman Khan

  2. ((b))

    Amir Khan

  3. ((c))

    Akshay Kumar

  4. ((d))

    Shah Rukh Khan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Salman Khan

37

The human skull is a collection of ________ bones.

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

38

Which crop grows best on well-drained fertile acid soil on high lands?

  1. ((a))

    Jute

  2. ((b))

    Coffee

  3. ((c))

    Cotton

  4. ((d))

    Tea

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jute

39

'Sua Nach' is a traditional dance form of which Indian state?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Jharkhand

  4. ((d))

    Chhattisgarh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

40

Uttar Pradesh shares boundary with some states. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

  1. ((a))

    Haryana

  2. ((b))

    Himachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Madhya Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Haryana

41

'Pawnpui' is a traditional textile variety in the state of ______.

  1. ((a))

    Punjab

  2. ((b))

    Mizoram

  3. ((c))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Himachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Punjab

42

Which President of India wrote the book 'Ignited Minds'?

  1. ((a))

    A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  2. ((b))

    Pratibha Patil

  3. ((c))

    Pranab Mukherjee

  4. ((d))

    Ram Nath Kovind

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

43

Under Article 100(3) of the Constitution, the quorum to constitute a sitting of Lok Sabha is ______ of the total number of Members of the House.

  1. ((a))

    One Fifth

  2. ((b))

    One Fourth

  3. ((c))

    Half

  4. ((d))

    One Tenth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One Fifth

44

The 'Mongmong festival' is a harvest festival of which Indian state?

  1. ((a))

    Assam

  2. ((b))

    Jharkhand

  3. ((c))

    Nagaland

  4. ((d))

    Chhattisgarh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Assam

45

The _____ crystal system is present in diamond.

  1. ((a))

    Orthorhombic

  2. ((b))

    Monoclinic

  3. ((c))

    Triclinic

  4. ((d))

    Cubic

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Orthorhombic

46

What is the SI unit for measuring 'Noise'?

  1. ((a))

    Ampere

  2. ((b))

    Kelvin

  3. ((c))

    Decibel

  4. ((d))

    Candela

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ampere

47

Which of the following is the state bird of Haryana?

  1. ((a))

    Black Drongo

  2. ((b))

    Barn Owl

  3. ((c))

    Great Hornbill

  4. ((d))

    Black francolin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Black Drongo

48

Which one of the following is the longest beach of India?

  1. ((a))

    Nevada Beach

  2. ((b))

    Marina Beach

  3. ((c))

    Calangute Beach

  4. ((d))

    Kovalam Beach

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nevada Beach

49

In which year did Tamerlane invade India?

  1. ((a))

    1362

  2. ((b))

    1287

  3. ((c))

    1398

  4. ((d))

    1249

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1362

50

______ became the first Indian woman track and field athlete to clinch a gold medal in 100 m dash at the World Universiade 2019.

  1. ((a))

    Hima das

  2. ((b))

    P.U. Chitra

  3. ((c))

    M R Poovamma

  4. ((d))

    Dutee Chand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hima das

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

The selling price of an article is 11121\frac{1}{{12}} of cost price. What is the profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    8138\frac{1}{{3}}

  3. ((c))

    8128\frac{1}{{2}}

  4. ((d))

    8168\frac{1}{{6}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

52

The table given below presents the sunrise (SR) and sunset (SS) timings in a city during six consecutive days of a week. It is given that the total daylight time (in hrs) = T, and P = (12 - T) hours.

DAYSD1D2D3D4D5D6
SR05:4405:4205:3605:4505:5005:39
SS17:3017:1517:3617:3017:2817:27

 

If all P’s are represented through a pie chart, what will be the central angle (in degrees) of the sector representing D2?

  1. ((a))

    96°

  2. ((b))

    108°

  3. ((c))

    126°

  4. ((d))

    135°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

96°

53

The Table given below present the sunrise (SR) and sunset (SS) timings in a city during six consecutive days of a week. It is given that the total daylight time (in hrs) = T, and (12 - T) expressed in hours is P.

DAYSD1D2D3D4D5D6
SR05:4405:4205:3605:4505:5005:39
SS17:3017:1517:3617:3017:2817:27
<br>

What is average of P for D3 to D6 (correct up to two decimal places)?

  1. ((a))

    0.15

  2. ((b))

    0.20

  3. ((c))

    0.12

  4. ((d))

    0.18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.15

54

The average of a series of five numbers, in which each term is greater than its previous term by 3, is 12. What is the value of the greatest term?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

55

The simple interest on a principal is one-fifth of the given principal at the end of five years. What is the rate is interest per annum?

  1. ((a))

    2.5%

  2. ((b))

    5%

  3. ((c))

    4%

  4. ((d))

    2%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.5%

56

ABC is a triangle, where ∠BAC = 90°, If BC = 10cm. What is the length of the median AD, in cm?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

57

The diagonals of a rhombus are respectively 6 cm and 10 cm. What is the area (in cm2)?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    60

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

58

The total marks for a subject in an examination was 200. It had three components- theory, practical and project, the percentage weightages for the first and the third being 50 and 10 respectively. One of the criteria to pass the examination was to secure at least 60%, in practical. A student secured 42 in practical. How much percentage of the total marks should be given to him as grace so that he passes to exam?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

59

500 showpieces were bought by a person for Rs. 25,000. He spent Rs. 5000 on some modification of the items. Thereafter he sold them at an overall profit of 10% What was the selling price of each showpiece?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 60

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 66

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 64

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 63

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 60

60

What is the value of θ, 0° < θ < 90°, if cosθ + sinθ = √2?

  1. ((a))

    30° 

  2. ((b))

    60°

  3. ((c))

    15°

  4. ((d))

    45°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30° 

61

a, b, c, d, e are five numbers such that their average is 38. The average of b, c, d is 17, e is less than a by one. What is the value of e?

  1. ((a))

    65

  2. ((b))

    67

  3. ((c))

    69

  4. ((d))

    71

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65

62

It is given that the 10-digit number 55y1725x00 is exactly divisible by 88. What is the value of (y - x)?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

63

Which among the given numbers are exactly divisible by 7, 11 and 13?

  1. ((a))

    127721

  2. ((b))

    125127

  3. ((c))

    122227

  4. ((d))

    127127

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

127721

64

If 15 men can complete a work in 16 days by working 8 hours daily, then in how many days will 10 men complete the work by working 12 hours daily?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

65

If a/b = c/d = e/f = 3/4, What is the value of a+c+eb+d+f\frac{{a + c + e}}{{b + d + f}}?

  1. ((a))

    9/16

  2. ((b))

    3/4

  3. ((c))

    2/3

  4. ((d))

    4/5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9/16

66

The Table given below present the sunrise (SR) and sunset (SS) timings in a city during six consecutive days of a week. It is given that the total daylight time (in hrs) = T, and (12 - T) expressed in hours is P.

DAYSD1D2D3D4D5D6
SR054405420536054505500539
SS173017151736173017281727

 

On which day P is zero?

  1. ((a))

    D4

  2. ((b))

    D5

  3. ((c))

    D2

  4. ((d))

    D3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D4

67

It is given that ΔABC ~ ΔEDF and Area ΔABC : Area ΔEDF = 64 : 25. If AB = 16 cm, BC = 18 cm, CA = 20 cm. What is the value of EF (in cm)?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    12.5

  3. ((c))

    11.25

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

68

If x : y = 4 : 5, then (2x + 3y) : (8x - 5y) is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    5 : 4

  2. ((b))

    8 : 7

  3. ((c))

    23 : 7

  4. ((d))

    13 : 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 : 4

69

What is the value of 130;×;31+131;×;32+132;×;33+…+189;×;90\frac{1}{{30; \times ;31}} + \frac{1}{{31; \times ;32}} + \frac{1}{{32; \times ;33}} + \ldots + \frac{1}{{89; \times ;90}}?

  1. ((a))

    1/45

  2. ((b))

    2/15

  3. ((c))

    2/45

  4. ((d))

    1/15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1/45

70

What is 0.0024% of 0.005?

  1. ((a))

    6.0 × 10-5

  2. ((b))

    1.2 × 10-7

  3. ((c))

    6.0 × 10-7

  4. ((d))

    1.2 × 10-5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.0 × 10-5

71

If x4 + 1/x4 = 2, and x is a positive quantity, then x is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    1/2

  4. ((d))

    1/4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

72

A man travels a distance of 4 km every day. One day he increases his speed by 0.8 km/h than usual speed and reaches his destination 15 minutes earlier. What is the normal speed of the man?

  1. ((a))

    3.6 km/h

  2. ((b))

    4.0 km/h

  3. ((c))

    3.2 km/h

  4. ((d))

    3.0 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

3.6 km/h

73

A train goes from P to Q with an average speed of u km/h and returns from Q to P with an average speed of v km/h. What is its average speed for the entire journey in km/h?

  1. ((a))

    2uvu+v\frac{{2uv}}{{u + v}}

  2. ((b))

    u2+v22\sqrt {\frac{{{u^2} + {v^2}}}{2}}

  3. ((c))

    u+v2\frac{{u + v}}{2}

  4. ((d))

    √uv

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Answer: ((a))

2uvu+v\frac{{2uv}}{{u + v}}

74

A can do a piece of work in certain number of days. While B takes three days more than A to complete the same work. Working together, A and B can complete the work in two days. How many days does B take to complete the work?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    6

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Answer: ((a))

8

75

What is the discount percentage equivalent to three successive discounts of 12%, 10% and 5%?

  1. ((a))

    24.76

  2. ((b))

    26.64

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    26

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Answer: ((a))

24.76

English Language (25 questions)

76

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

The doctor gave her an injection yesterday.

  1. ((a))

    The doctor had given an injection for her yesterday

  2. ((b))

    She is given an injection by the doctor yesterday.

  3. ((c))

    She was gave an injection by the doctor yesterday.

  4. ((d))

    She was given an injection by the doctor yesterday.

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Answer: ((a))

The doctor had given an injection for her yesterday

77

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

Those whose have lost their identity cards can get new ones issued from the office.

  1. ((a))

    issued from the office

  2. ((b))

    Those whose have

  3. ((c))

    lost their identity cards

  4. ((d))

    can get new ones

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Answer: ((a))

issued from the office

78

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

WIDESPREAD

  1. ((a))

    intense

  2. ((b))

    distributed

  3. ((c))

    popular

  4. ((d))

    limited

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Answer: ((a))

intense

79

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

PROXIMITY

  1. ((a))

    closeness

  2. ((b))

    heaviness

  3. ((c))

    laziness

  4. ((d))

    tiredness

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Answer: ((a))

closeness

80

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

The ball missed the wicket by a whisker.

  1. ((a))

    by a small margin

  2. ((b))

    by using her hands

  3. ((c))

    by hitting the bat

  4. ((d))

    by a sudden fall

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Answer: ((a))

by a small margin

81

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The officer insisted ______ his paying the fine for riding his bike without a helmet.

  1. ((a))

    on

  2. ((b))

    in

  3. ((c))

    against

  4. ((d))

    over

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Answer: ((a))

on

82

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

"Have you heard this story?" Neelu asked me.

  1. ((a))

    Neelu asked me if had I heard this story

  2. ((b))

    Neelu asked me if I had heard that story

  3. ((c))

    Neelu asked me that if I had heard this story

  4. ((d))

    Neelu asked me if I had hear that story

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Answer: ((a))

Neelu asked me if had I heard this story

83

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

All the children who were selected for the dance were asked to bring their costumes the next day.

  1. ((a))

    The teacher asked all the children who is selected for the dance to bring their costumes the next day.

  2. ((b))

    The teacher asked all the children who are going to be selected for the dance to bring their costumes the next day.

  3. ((c))

    The teacher asked all the children select for the dance to bring their costumes the next day.

  4. ((d))

    The teacher asked all the children who were selected for the dance to bring their costumes the next day.

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Answer: ((a))

The teacher asked all the children who is selected for the dance to bring their costumes the next day.

84

Select the word with the correct spelling

  1. ((a))

    territory

  2. ((b))

    discipel

  3. ((c))

    intentionel

  4. ((d))

    viscius

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Answer: ((a))

territory

85

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

The study of nerves.

  1. ((a))

    nephrology

  2. ((b))

    neurology

  3. ((c))

    numerology

  4. ((d))

    neontology

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Answer: ((a))

nephrology

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.

Interviews have an internal structure that consists of a beginning, a middle, and an end. The first part (1) _____ to preliminaries, such as greetings, introductions (2)______ opening remarks of a general nature. The (3)______ part involves the real exchange of (4)______ and answers that will allow the people (5)______ the interview to assess the candidate.

86

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

  1. ((a))

    repeats

  2. ((b))

    relates

  3. ((c))

    reminds

  4. ((d))

    reveals

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Answer: ((a))

repeats

87

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

  1. ((a))

    but

  2. ((b))

    though

  3. ((c))

    and

  4. ((d))

    also

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Answer: ((a))

but

88

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

  1. ((a))

    actual

  2. ((b))

    last

  3. ((c))

    middle

  4. ((d))

    normal

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Answer: ((a))

actual

89

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

  1. ((a))

    responses

  2. ((b))

    questions

  3. ((c))

    replies

  4. ((d))

    statements

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Answer: ((a))

responses

90

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

  1. ((a))

    carrying

  2. ((b))

    applying

  3. ((c))

    conducting

  4. ((d))

    employing

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Answer: ((a))

carrying

91

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

Anurag requested his employer for permission to leave office a little early that day.

  1. ((a))

    Anurag asked his employer, "Please I can leave office a little early today?"

  2. ((b))

    Anurag asked his employer, "Please, I will leave office a little early today?"

  3. ((c))

    Anurag asked his employer, "Please may I leave office a little early today?"

  4. ((d))

    Anurag asked his employer, "Please may I left office a little early that day?"

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Answer: ((a))

Anurag asked his employer, "Please I can leave office a little early today?"

Read the passage and answer the questions given below it. 

Construction and trade are the two sectors that share a dominant part of informal employment with 76 per cent and 72 per cent respectively of all the workers in the non-agriculture, informal sector. Nearly 25 per cent of India's urban employment is dominated by four informal trades: domestic workers, home-based workers, street vendors, and waste pickers. Over 90 per cent of workers in India are in the informal segment, which gives a significant share to the economy. More than 90 per cent of women workers are employed in the informal sector. Some of the reasons for this could be the flexibility of time and work in the home-based units. Further, women are employed more in the informal sector because they are considered to be a cheap source of labour. However, the informal sector does not guarantee economic security, legal protection, equal and fair wages and workers' rights. The workers in this sector therefore land in a very vulnerable situations as the labour legislation or trade union organisation cannot reach there.

92

The greatest disadvantage of the informal sector is that ______.

  1. ((a))

    it pays lower and unequal salaries.

  2. ((b))

    workers do not get security of work

  3. ((c))

    it has fewer opportunities for movement

  4. ((d))

    labour legislation does not reach workers

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Answer: ((a))

it pays lower and unequal salaries.

93

Which sectors have the largest share of informal employment?

  1. ((a))

    Agriculture and domestic workers

  2. ((b))

    street vendors and trade

  3. ((c))

    construction and trade

  4. ((d))

    home-based workers and construction

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Answer: ((a))

Agriculture and domestic workers

94

Which one of the following is NOT a reason why more women are found in the informal sector?

  1. ((a))

    flexible time

  2. ((b))

    greater demand

  3. ((c))

    flexible work

  4. ((d))

    higher wage

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Answer: ((a))

flexible time

95

What is the percentage of women workers in the informal sector?

  1. ((a))

    about 72

  2. ((b))

    less than 25

  3. ((c))

    less than 76

  4. ((d))

    more than 90

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Answer: ((a))

about 72

96

Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

  1. ((a))

    The workers in the informal sector face several types of inequalities

  2. ((b))

    In India, the contribution of the informal sector to the economy is large

  3. ((c))

    Only women workers are employed as domestic workers and waste pickers

  4. ((d))

    In India, informal trades from one-fourth of the urban employment sphere

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Answer: ((a))

The workers in the informal sector face several types of inequalities

97

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

Heera and her cousin are peas in a pod.

  1. ((a))

    both plump

  2. ((b))

    very friendly

  3. ((c))

    very similar

  4. ((d))

    equally fair

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Answer: ((a))

both plump

98

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

A. It was there that he and his colleagues performed several experiments on light.

B. His curiosity was aroused and he got off the tram.

C. One day, when riding to work on a tram, Raman spotted a signboard with the words "Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science."

D. He walked into the building that was to become his laboratory.

  1. ((a))

    ABDC

  2. ((b))

    CBDA

  3. ((c))

    CDAB

  4. ((d))

    BACD

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Answer: ((a))

ABDC

99

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

Fear of small things.

  1. ((a))

    astraphobia

  2. ((b))

    pyrophobia

  3. ((c))

    megalophobia

  4. ((d))

    microphobia

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Answer: ((a))

astraphobia

100

Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case there is no improvement select "No improvement"

He walked very slow down a narrow path from his hut to the well.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement

  2. ((b))

    walking very slow

  3. ((c))

    was walked so slowly

  4. ((d))

    walked very slowly

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Answer: ((a))

No improvement

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