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SSC Selection Post HSC Level Official Paper (Held on: 18 Jan 2019 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

Four combinations of letters have been given as options out of which three are alike in some manner, while the fourth one is different. Choose the odd one.

  1. ((a))

    MN

  2. ((b))

    CY

  3. ((c))

    EV

  4. ((d))

    DW

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MN

2

Choose the word which has the same relation as the pair of words that is given.

? : Sloth ∷ Dogs: Pack

  1. ((a))

    Fish

  2. ((b))

    Cats

  3. ((c))

    Tigers

  4. ((d))

    Bears

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fish

3

What would be the next term in the following series?

4, 12, 16, 80, 86, 602, ?

  1. ((a))

    682

  2. ((b))

    610

  3. ((c))

    720

  4. ((d))

    810

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

682

4

Four words have been given out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose out the odd one.

  1. ((a))

    Pascal

  2. ((b))

    Volt

  3. ((c))

    Mho

  4. ((d))

    Time

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pascal

5

Pointing to an old man who is playing chess, Vihan said, “His son is my son’s uncle”. How is the old man related to Vihan?

  1. ((a))

    Grand father

  2. ((b))

    Brother

  3. ((c))

    Uncle

  4. ((d))

    Father

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Answer: ((a))

Grand father

6

Which of the two conclusions can be concluded on the basis of given statements?

Statements:

Some Mobiles are Tabs.

Some Apples are Mobiles.

Conclusions:

  1. All Tabs are Apples
  2. All Mobiles are Tabs
  1. ((a))

    Both (1) and (2) follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion 2 follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion 1 follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor 2 follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both (1) and (2) follow

7

In the question, a figure X is given followed by four alternative figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 such that X is embedded in one of them. Trace out the alternative figure which contains given figure as its par (Rotation is not allowed)

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

8

Read the following paragraph carefully and answer the question given.

Five dolls in a shop are sitting in a row on a shell. Teddy is to the left of Rabbit and to the right of Tortoise.Monkey is to the right of Rabbit. Baby doll is between Rabbit and Monkey.

Then which doll is placed Immediate right to Tortoise?

  1. ((a))

    Babydoll

  2. ((b))

    Monkey

  3. ((c))

    Teddy

  4. ((d))

    Rabbit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Babydoll

9

If FACTOR = 7 and MOUNTAIN = 9, then PARLIAMENT would be coded as:

  1. ((a))

    08

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

08

10

Dev walks 1 km towards the north to meet Neha, and then together, they both take a right turn and walk 4 km. After that, take a left turn and walk 2 km to reach Dev’s home. What is the minimum distance between Dev’s home and the starting point?

  1. ((a))

    5 km

  2. ((b))

    10 km

  3. ((c))

    7 km

  4. ((d))

    8 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 km

11

If the second day of a month is a Friday, which of the following would be the last day of the next month which has 31 days?

  1. ((a))

    Monday

  2. ((b))

    Data Inadequate

  3. ((c))

    Sunday

  4. ((d))

    Tuesday

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Monday

12

PEDOLOGY is related to SOIL in the same way as HERPETOLOGY is related to ______,

  1. ((a))

    AMPHIBIANS

  2. ((b))

    MAMMALS

  3. ((c))

    BLOOD

  4. ((d))

    SECRETIONS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AMPHIBIANS

13

How many letters in the word ‘GLOBALIZATION’ occupy the same position in the word as they do in the English alphabet?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

14

Amit was facing the south. From there, he turned 90° to his right, and then 180° to his left. Finally, he took another 90° left turn. In which direction is he facing now?

  1. ((a))

    South

  2. ((b))

    East

  3. ((c))

    North

  4. ((d))

    South - east

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South

15

Ina certain code language, ‘he is good boy’ is written as ‘no po ko lo’, ‘good for health’ is written as ‘po ro fo’ and ‘health is good’ is written as ‘fo ko po’. Which code stands for ‘is’ in that language?

  1. ((a))

    lo

  2. ((b))

    no

  3. ((c))

    ko

  4. ((d))

    po

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

lo

16

The following series follows a trend. Identify the term which does not fit in to the series.

3, 3, 6, 18, 72, 320, 2160

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    320

  3. ((c))

    72

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

17

In a certain code, NEST is written as % = #$ and SITE is written as #@$ = . How is ITEST written in that code?

  1. ((a))

    $@ = #$

  2. ((b))

    @$ = #$

  3. ((c))

    %@* + ^

  4. ((d))

    @$&* =

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

$@ = #$

18

The statements below are followed by two conclusions labeled as I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements are true, even if it appears at variance from generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.

Statements:

Some poems are poetries.

Some poems are stories.

Conclusions:

I: Some poetries are poems.

II: Some stories are poems.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follow.

  3. ((c))

    Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows.

  4. ((d))

    Both the conclusions follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows.

19

Aschool decides to select a team of five from class 8 which consists of five boys B1, B2, B3, B4 and B5 and four girlsG1,G2,G3,G4

Some criteria for selection are:

B1 and G4 have to be together.

G1 cannot be put with G3.

B4 and G2 cannot be together.

B3 and B5 have to be together.

G3 cannot be put with B2.

Unless otherwise stated, these criteria are applicable to all the questions below:

Choose the option if the team should consist of two boys

  1. ((a))

    B1B4G4G2G3

  2. ((b))

    B2B4G4G3G2

  3. ((c))

    B1B2G4G1G2

  4. ((d))

    B3B5G4G1G2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B1B4G4G2G3

20

Select the Answer Figure that will continue the series established by the four Problem Figures.

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

21

Choose the numeral term which has the same relation as the given pair.

4 : 8 : : 6 : ?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

22

The statements below are followed by two conclusions labeled I and II. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion(s) that logically follow(s) from the given statements.

Statements:

Only good poets are invited in the Kavi Sammelan.

Kumar was also invited.

Conclusions:

I: Those who are not poets are invited in the Kavi Sammelan.

II: Kumar is a good poet.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor conclusions II follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both the conclusions follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows.

23

What would be the next term in the following series?

3, 9, 13, 65, 71, 497, ?

  1. ((a))

    508

  2. ((b))

    505

  3. ((c))

    3976

  4. ((d))

    810

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

508

24

Four words have been given out of which three are alike in same manner, while one is different, choose out the odd one.

  1. ((a))

    Chick

  2. ((b))

    Shoal

  3. ((c))

    Kitten

  4. ((d))

    Larva

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chick

25

Find the next figure

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Who constituted “Himalayan State Regional Council” in 2018 to ensure sustainable development of the India Himalayan region?

  1. ((a))

    ADB

  2. ((b))

    NITI Aayog

  3. ((c))

    HP Greater Development Authority

  4. ((d))

    CII

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ADB

27

Anthracite, the best quality of coal which carries 80 to 95 per cent carbon is founded in which State: 

  1. ((a))

    Jammu & Kashmir

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Jharkhand

  4. ((d))

    Odisha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jammu & Kashmir

28

While of the following won an Award of Distinction under UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation in the year 2018?

  1. ((a))

    Kutch restoration project

  2. ((b))

    Padmanabhan swami temple project

  3. ((c))

    Ladakh restoration project

  4. ((d))

    Kerala restoration project

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kutch restoration project

29

World’s largest deltaic mangrove forests are found in ________.

  1. ((a))

    Gir Forest

  2. ((b))

    Sundarbans Reserve Forest

  3. ((c))

    Periyar Forest

  4. ((d))

    Nila Forest Reserve

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gir Forest

30

Largest rice producing State in India is:

  1. ((a))

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    West Bengal

  3. ((c))

    Bihar

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Andhra Pradesh

31

The deficiency of which vitamin causes night blindness?

  1. ((a))

    Vitamin K

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin B9

  3. ((c))

    Vitamin B12

  4. ((d))

    Vitamin A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vitamin K

32

India’s first specialized hospital for Elephants was opened in:

  1. ((a))

    Cochin

  2. ((b))

    Mysore

  3. ((c))

    Mylapur

  4. ((d))

    Mathura

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cochin

33

Jarawa is a primitive tribe of _______ in india.

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Jharkhand

  3. ((c))

    Telangana

  4. ((d))

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

34

What is the result when a metal is attacked by a substance such as acid?

  1. ((a))

    Osmosis

  2. ((b))

    Corrosion

  3. ((c))

    Vapourisation

  4. ((d))

    Stagnation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Osmosis

35

Who defeated Seleucus Nicator, a general of the Greek King, Alexander?

  1. ((a))

    Ashoka

  2. ((b))

    Chandragupta Maurya

  3. ((c))

    Kanishka

  4. ((d))

    Bimbisara

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ashoka

36

MPLAD scheme was stated in the year:

  1. ((a))

    1993

  2. ((b))

    1981

  3. ((c))

    1987

  4. ((d))

    1997

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1993

37

When a ray of light is passed through a prism, it splits into his constituent colours. This phenomenon is called:

  1. ((a))

    Dispersion of light

  2. ((b))

    Reflection of light

  3. ((c))

    Distortion of light

  4. ((d))

    Disbursement of light

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dispersion of light

38

In which state is Gir Forest National Park situated:

  1. ((a))

    West Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Gujarat

  4. ((d))

    Jharkhand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

West Bengal

39

Which is the Prakrit word for the Sanskrit term ‘dharma’ which means religious duty?

  1. ((a))

    Hadaka

  2. ((b))

    Diksha

  3. ((c))

    Putta

  4. ((d))

    Dhamma

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hadaka

40

Highest peak in Nilgiri Hills is:

  1. ((a))

    Kolibetta

  2. ((b))

    Derbetta

  3. ((c))

    Rallia Hill

  4. ((d))

    Doddabetta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kolibetta

41

Who was appointed by the United Nations Children’s Fund-India as the country’s first ever youth ambassador?

  1. ((a))

    Chithra

  2. ((b))

    Hima Das

  3. ((c))

    Vinesh Phogat

  4. ((d))

    MaryKom

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chithra

42

Which of the following is not an example of scalar quantity?

  1. ((a))

    Mass

  2. ((b))

    Speed

  3. ((c))

    Velocity

  4. ((d))

    Time

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mass

43

When fats and oils are oxidised, they become:

  1. ((a))

    Re-optimised

  2. ((b))

    Rancid

  3. ((c))

    Reorganised

  4. ((d))

    Radical

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Re-optimised

44

Convex mirror is used as:

  1. ((a))

    Solar cooker

  2. ((b))

    Shaving glass

  3. ((c))

    Rear view mirror in vehicles

  4. ((d))

    In ophthalmoscope

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Solar cooker

45

Which of the following is not a fundamental right?

  1. ((a))

    Right to employment

  2. ((b))

    Right against exploitation

  3. ((c))

    Right to equality

  4. ((d))

    Right to freedom

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Right to employment

46

Who among the following was nominated by ministry of women and child development as member of national commission for women in 2018?

  1. ((a))

    Raveena Tandon

  2. ((b))

    Indu Jain

  3. ((c))

    Kamlesh Gautam

  4. ((d))

    Vandana Luthra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Raveena Tandon

47

Nepal-India Literature Festival 2018 was held in:

  1. ((a))

    Pokhara

  2. ((b))

    Janakpur

  3. ((c))

    Birgunj

  4. ((d))

    Dharan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pokhara

48

The famous poet Amir Khusrau composed poetry in which language:

  1. ((a))

    Urdu

  2. ((b))

    Malayalam

  3. ((c))

    Oriya

  4. ((d))

    Kannada

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Urdu

49

The terms Citadel and Lower town are associated with which city?

  1. ((a))

    Hampi

  2. ((b))

    Magadh

  3. ((c))

    Harappa

  4. ((d))

    Mathura

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hampi

50

Chhau dance is popular in the __________ state.

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    West Bengal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

What would be the wrong letter in the following series?

D, G, J, M, P, T, V, Y, B

  1. ((a))

    T

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    O

  4. ((d))

    V

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

T

52

X bought three items from a store for an average price of Rs. 15 each. If the sum of prices of the first two items was twice the average price of all the items, then what was the price of the third item?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 14

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 13

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 12

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 14

53

If a square is cut along its diagonal, what is the angle it makes at the top of the triangle thus made by the intersection of diagonals?

  1. ((a))

    60°

  2. ((b))

    120°

  3. ((c))

    90°

  4. ((d))

    40°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60°

54

A workman wants to paint the top and bottom portions of a cylindrical object. What is the total surface area he would have to paint if it has a radius of 7 cm and a height of 10 cm?

  1. ((a))

    100π cm2

  2. ((b))

    98π cm2

  3. ((c))

    50π cm2

  4. ((d))

    105π cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100π cm2

55

The sum of the present ages of A and B is 60. Three years ago, the ratio of the ages of A and B was 5 : 4. Find the present age of A.

  1. ((a))

    28 years

  2. ((b))

    18 years

  3. ((c))

    33 years

  4. ((d))

    42 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28 years

56

Two trains, 200 m and 140 m long, are running on parallel tracks in the opposite directions at a speed of 60 km/h and 30 km/h, respectively. What will be the time taken by the trains to cross each other completely?

  1. ((a))

    15 s

  2. ((b))

    13152513\frac{15}{25} s

  3. ((c))

    1352513\frac{5}{25} s

  4. ((d))

    14 s

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 s

57

The cost of a product was Rs. 175 and it was sold at a loss of 10% what is the selling price?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 157

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 157.5

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 217

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 187.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 157

58

A pipe fills 2/6 of a cistern in 15 min. How long will it take to completely fill the cistern?

  1. ((a))

    28 min

  2. ((b))

    45 min

  3. ((c))

    108 min

  4. ((d))

    100 min

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28 min

59

A sum of the money was distributed among A, B, C and D in a proportional of 5 : 2 : 3 : 2 respectively. If C received Rs. 500 more than what D received, then what was B’s share?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 500

60

Koushik deposits an amount of Rs. 25,000 at a bank on 7% rate of interest compounded annually for 2 years. What is the total amount he will receive at the end of 2 years?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 28,622.5

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 28,600.5

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 28,620

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 28,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 28,622.5

61

(3+2cos⁡A1−2sin⁡A)−3+(1+2sin⁡A3−2cos⁡A)−3=?{{\left( \frac{\sqrt{3}+2\cos A}{1-2\sin A} \right)}^{-3}}+{{\left( \frac{1+2\sin A}{\sqrt{3}-2\cos A} \right)}^{-3}}=?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    √3

  3. ((c))

    -1

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

62

For an amount of Rs. 14,000, a simple interest rate of 7% per annum yielded Rs. 15,960. In how many years was the maturity value attained?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

63

What would be the result of the following expression?

598×598−598×2+2×2598×598×598+2×2×2\frac{598\times 598-598\times 2+2\times 2}{598\times 598\times 598+2\times 2\times 2}

  1. ((a))

    1/596

  2. ((b))

    120

  3. ((c))

    1/600

  4. ((d))

    596

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1/596

64

Find the value of [20 + (2 × 10) ÷ (2 + 3) – 2] + 2

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    22

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

Direction: The following pie charts exhibit the distribution of the overseas tourist traffic from India. The two charts show the tourist distribution by country and the age profiles of the tourists respectively.

Distribution of Overseas Tourist Traffic from India.

65

If amongst other countries. Switzerland accounted for 25% of the Indian tourist traffic, and it is known from official Swiss records that a total of 25 lakh Indian tourists had gone to Switzerland during the year, then find the number of 30-39 years old Indian tourists who went abroad in that year.

  1. ((a))

    50 lakhs

  2. ((b))

    75 lakhs

  3. ((c))

    18.75 lakhs

  4. ((d))

    25 lakhs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50 lakhs

66

The ratio of the number of Indian tourists that went to USA to the number of Indian tourists who were below 30 years of age respectively is∶

  1. ((a))

    3 : 8

  2. ((b))

    Cannot be determined

  3. ((c))

    8 : 3

  4. ((d))

    2 : 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 : 8

67

A 2-m-long scooter moves past a plank completely in 5 s. The length of the plank is 3 m. What is the speed of the scooter?

  1. ((a))

    225m/s2\frac{2}{5}m/s

  2. ((b))

    2 m/s

  3. ((c))

    1112m/s1\frac{1}{12}m/s

  4. ((d))

    1 m/s

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

225m/s2\frac{2}{5}m/s

68

The cost price of a product was Rs. 395, and it was sold at a loss of 20%. What was the selling price of the product?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 316

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 317

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 300

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 216

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 316

69

What would be the result of the following expression?

673×673+673×27+27×27673×673×673−27×27×27\frac{673\times 673+673\times 27+27\times 27}{673\times 673\times 673-27\times 27\times 27}

  1. ((a))

    1/646

  2. ((b))

    1/700

  3. ((c))

    646

  4. ((d))

    700

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1/646

70

What is the difference between 0.411‾0.\overline{411} and 0.333‾0.\overline{333}?

  1. ((a))

    78/999

  2. ((b))

    78/9999

  3. ((c))

    78/99

  4. ((d))

    780/99

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

78/999

71

A sum of money was distributed among A, B, C and D in a proportion of 5 : 4 : 3 : 2, respectively. If B receive Rs. 2,000 more than what D received, then what was C’s share?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 3,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 3,000

72

Study the following table carefully and answer the following question

The following tables gives the information of sale of sports kits by the company “XYZ” over past five years (number in lakhs)

YearCricketHockeyFootballTennis
201140325868
201248327119
201331321819
201430191618
201572685136

 

Which sport earned the highest revenues for the 5 years period?

  1. ((a))

    Football

  2. ((b))

    Tennis

  3. ((c))

    Hockey

  4. ((d))

    Cricket

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Football

73

An angle is 2° more than its complement. What is the measure of the angle?

  1. ((a))

    50°

  2. ((b))

    60°

  3. ((c))

    90°

  4. ((d))

    46°

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Answer: ((a))

50°

74

A man incurs a 15% loss by selling a product at Rs. 600. What was the cost price of the product?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 705.88

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 524

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 600

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 705.88

75

A alone can finish a job in 5 days and B alone can finish the same job in 2 days. If they both work together, in how many days will be job be finished?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    2372\frac{3}{7}

  3. ((c))

    1/2

  4. ((d))

    1371\frac{3}{7}

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Answer: ((a))

2

English Language (25 questions)

76

Given below are six sentences, four of which, are jumbled. Pick the option that gives their connect order.

Sentence 1. The British love chocolate.

P. In fact, they spend more on chocolate than any other European country!

Q. There is milk chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate.

R. If you go to any newsagent’s shop in the UK you’ll see a huge selection of chocolate bars on sale.

S. There are small bars of chocolate, medium-sized bars and massive bars of chocolate.

Sentence 6. You can buy mint-flavoured chocolate, chocolate-covered peanuts or raisins, chocolate with nuts, chocolate with toffee … the list is endless!

  1. ((a))

    PSQR

  2. ((b))

    PRQS

  3. ((c))

    RQPS

  4. ((d))

    RSQP

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Answer: ((a))

PSQR

77

Select the sentence that best expresses the passive form of the sentence given below:

I don’t think a child can do this mischief.

  1. ((a))

    I don’t think this mischief can be done by a child.

  2. ((b))

    I don’t think a child could have done this mischief.

  3. ((c))

    I don’t think this mischief was done by a child.

  4. ((d))

    I don’t think this mischief could have been done by a child.

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Answer: ((a))

I don’t think this mischief can be done by a child.

Directions: No one can _______ (1) when an earthquake will occur.  Some earthquakes are _______ (2) felt and cause little damage. Others are disastrous and the damage is _______ (3).

78

Which of the following words should be filled at (1) as per context of the passage from the given options?

  1. ((a))

    Predict

  2. ((b))

    Guess

  3. ((c))

    State

  4. ((d))

    Plan

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Answer: ((a))

Predict

79

Which of the following words should be filled at (2) as per context of the passage from the given options?

  1. ((a))

    Barely

  2. ((b))

    Easily

  3. ((c))

    Strongly

  4. ((d))

    Weakly

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Answer: ((a))

Barely

80

Which of the following words should be filled at (3) as per context of the passage from the given options?

  1. ((a))

    Rampant

  2. ((b))

    Plentiful

  3. ((c))

    Extensive

  4. ((d))

    Profuse

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Answer: ((a))

Rampant

Directions: Read the text below and answer the question that follow.

Hand sanitizers were actually invented by those who work in the medical field. In the hospital, it’s vital to keep hands free of bacteria and viruses, to avoid spreading them from patient to patient. As doctors and nurses are often rushed in their daily activities, hand sanitizers can really come in handy.

It was in the mid-IQOOS that researchers discovered alcohol (a primary germ killer) could be delivered in a gel to provide quick and easy cleansing when there’s no time or access to soap and warm water. Soap and water kill and flush germs from skin. Hand sanitizers, on the other hand, work by sitting on skin and killing germs on contact. They only work, however, if they have enough alcohol to kill the germs—at least 60 percent, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That means a lot of alcohol on your skin (which is horrible for its health and appearance).

Once you apply the alcohol, it begins to evaporate, and it’s through this evaporation that germs are killed. If you dry off the sanitizer before it evaporates all the way, you’re actually reducing its effectiveness. However, persistent use of sanitizers —particularly early in life—can contribute to reduced immune defenses later on.

81

The intention of the text is NOT to:

  1. ((a))

    explain why doctors use sanitizers

  2. ((b))

    promote the use of sanitizers

  3. ((c))

    examine the advantages of using sanitizers

  4. ((d))

    caution against the use of sanitizers

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Answer: ((a))

explain why doctors use sanitizers

82

Why do doctors use hand sanitizers rather than soap and water?

  1. ((a))

    It is faster to use.

  2. ((b))

    It is more effective.

  3. ((c))

    It is easier to use.

  4. ((d))

    It is less harmful.

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Answer: ((a))

It is faster to use.

83

‘If you dry off the sanitizer before it evaporates all the way, you’re actually reducing its effectiveness.

Here, ‘its effectiveness’ refers to the ability

  1. ((a))

    to kill germs

  2. ((b))

    to evaporate

  3. ((c))

    to decrease soap

  4. ((d))

    to increase alcohol content

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Answer: ((a))

to kill germs

84

The effectiveness of the sanitizer depends on

  1. ((a))

    The speed of evaporation

  2. ((b))

    The frequency of use

  3. ((c))

    The alcohol content in them

  4. ((d))

    The content of soap in them

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Answer: ((a))

The speed of evaporation

85

Which word in the text has the following meaning?

Continuing to exist or occur for a long period of time

  1. ((a))

    Perpetual

  2. ((b))

    Never ending

  3. ((c))

    Continuous

  4. ((d))

    Persistent

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Answer: ((a))

Perpetual

86

Select the word which is closest in meaning to the word in capitals.

INDUCE

  1. ((a))

    forbid

  2. ((b))

    coax

  3. ((c))

    caution

  4. ((d))

    compel

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Answer: ((a))

forbid

87

Select the word which is opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.

FUSION

  1. ((a))

    distribution

  2. ((b))

    separation

  3. ((c))

    combination

  4. ((d))

    disintegration

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Answer: ((a))

distribution

88

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

Rahul is a great hand at organizing parties.

  1. ((a))

    Very proficient

  2. ((b))

    Overconfident

  3. ((c))

    An amateur

  4. ((d))

    Quite generous

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Answer: ((a))

Very proficient

89

Select the sentence that best expresses the passive form of the sentence given below.

She bakes an apple pie for Jane every Sunday.

  1. ((a))

    An apple pie was being baked by her for Jane every Sunday.

  2. ((b))

    An apple pie is being baked by her for Jane every Sunday.

  3. ((c))

    An apple pie is baked by her for Jane every Sunday.

  4. ((d))

    An apple pie was baked by her for Jane every Sunday.

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Answer: ((a))

An apple pie was being baked by her for Jane every Sunday.

90

Select the correct form of reported speech of the sentence given below.

“Who will complete the work?” asked the shoemaker.

  1. ((a))

    The shoemaker said I wonder who will complete the work.

  2. ((b))

    The shoemaker said who will complete the work.

  3. ((c))

    The shoemaker asked who would complete the work.

  4. ((d))

    The shoemaker asked who will complete the work.

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Answer: ((a))

The shoemaker said I wonder who will complete the work.

91

Select the appropriate word to complete the sentence.

___________ by his arrogant and reckless behavior, the employer sacked him.

  1. ((a))

    Incensed

  2. ((b))

    Excited

  3. ((c))

    Angry

  4. ((d))

    Tired

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Answer: ((a))

Incensed

92

Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.

  1. ((a))

    I have no idea whom should I speak to about this problem.

  2. ((b))

    I have no idea to whom should I speak to about this problem.

  3. ((c))

    I have no idea to whom I should speak to about this problem.

  4. ((d))

    I have no idea whom I should speak to about this problem.

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Answer: ((a))

I have no idea whom should I speak to about this problem.

93

Select the appropriate word to complete the sentence.

She became _______ for her commitment to democracy.

  1. ((a))

    Frame

  2. ((b))

    Compliment

  3. ((c))

    Acclaim

  4. ((d))

    Popular

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Answer: ((a))

Frame

94

Identify the segment of the sentence given below that contains a grammatical error.

A chips-marketing company held a competition recently for find new exciting flavours for their potato chips.

  1. ((a))

    held a competition

  2. ((b))

    new exciting

  3. ((c))

    for their potato chips.

  4. ((d))

    for find

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Answer: ((a))

held a competition

95

In the sentence below, there is a word which is wrongly spelt. Identify the word.

The genial manner of the lietuenant dispelled all fears in the residents of the colony.

  1. ((a))

    Genial

  2. ((b))

    Lietuenant

  3. ((c))

    Residents

  4. ((d))

    Dispelled

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Answer: ((a))

Genial

96

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

There ______ news tonight.

  1. ((a))

    is not much

  2. ((b))

    has not much

  3. ((c))

    are not many

  4. ((d))

    have not many

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Answer: ((a))

is not much

97

Select the appropriate word to complete the sentence.

He played down his ______ of becoming chairman.

  1. ((a))

    Possibility

  2. ((b))

    Luck

  3. ((c))

    Situation

  4. ((d))

    Occasion

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Answer: ((a))

Possibility

98

Select the appropriate word to complete the sentence.

A committee had _______ agreed to back the bill on GST.

  1. ((a))

    Together

  2. ((b))

    Concertedly

  3. ((c))

    Unitedly

  4. ((d))

    Unanimously

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Answer: ((a))

Together

99

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

A raised place on which offerings are made to God.

  1. ((a))

    Temple

  2. ((b))

    Shrine

  3. ((c))

    Altar

  4. ((d))

    Pilgrimage

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Answer: ((a))

Temple

100

Select the sentence that best expresses the sentence that is in indirect speech below.

The boy pleaded with the teacher not to call his parents to school.

  1. ((a))

    The boy said to the teacher, “Please don’t call my parents to school.”

  2. ((b))

    The boy warned the teacher, “Don’t call my parents to school.”

  3. ((c))

    The boy told the teacher, “Don’t call my parents to school.”

  4. ((d))

    The boy pleaded, “The teacher should not call my parents to school.”

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Answer: ((a))

The boy said to the teacher, “Please don’t call my parents to school.”

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