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SSC Selection Post HSC Level Official Paper (Held on: 9 Feb 2022 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

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

d _ n _ b _ d a _ t b _ d a n _ b v

  1. ((a))

    a n t v v t

  2. ((b))

    a t v n v t

  3. ((c))

    a t v b v t

  4. ((d))

    b t v n v t

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Answer: ((a))

a n t v v t

2

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

3

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

Stomach : Digestive system : : Kidney : ?

  1. ((a))

    Nervous system

  2. ((b))

    Circulatory system

  3. ((c))

    Respiratory system

  4. ((d))

    Excretory system

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Answer: ((a))

Nervous system

4

Seven friends K, L, M, N, O, P and Q are sitting in a straight line. Only Q is between P and L. K is second from the right end. Two friends are sitting between M and O. M is at one of the ends. P is third from the left end and is to the immediate left of O. K is not sitting adjacent to O. Who is sitting at the third place from the right end? 

  1. ((a))

    L

  2. ((b))

    K

  3. ((c))

    N

  4. ((d))

    Q

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Answer: ((a))

L

5

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))

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Answer: ((a))

6

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 : : 10 : ? : : 13 : 176

  1. ((a))

    93

  2. ((b))

    102

  3. ((c))

    115

  4. ((d))

    107

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

93

7

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 parks are hospitals.

Some hospitals are schools.

Some schools are colleges.

Conclusions:

I. Some parks are colleges.

II. All hospitals are schools.

III. No park is a college

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusions I and II follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusions II and III follow.

  3. ((c))

    Either conclusion I or III follows.

  4. ((d))

    Either conclusion I or II follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusions I and II follow.

8

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

7, 21, 63, ?, 567

  1. ((a))

    196

  2. ((b))

    189

  3. ((c))

    219

  4. ((d))

    178

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

196

9

Pointing towards the photograph of a boy, a woman named Leena said, "He is the son of my father's only son's wife." How is Leena related to that boy's father?

  1. ((a))

    Maternal aunt

  2. ((b))

    Sister

  3. ((c))

    Niece

  4. ((d))

    Paternal aunt

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Answer: ((a))

Maternal aunt

10

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

Combine : Separate : : Insufficient : ?

  1. ((a))

    Dubious

  2. ((b))

    Eloquent

  3. ((c))

    Ascend

  4. ((d))

    Abundant

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Answer: ((a))

Dubious

11

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

D _ M _ D P _ K _ P M _ D _ _ K

  1. ((a))

    P K D M P K M

  2. ((b))

    P K M D K P M

  3. ((c))

    P K M P K D M

  4. ((d))

    K P M D K M P

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Answer: ((a))

P K D M P K M

12

Which two numbers need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct?

15 × 7 + 64 – 80 ÷ 16 = 181

  1. ((a))

    15 and 16

  2. ((b))

    16 and 64

  3. ((c))

    7 and 16

  4. ((d))

    64 and 80

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 and 16

13

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

  1. Perimeter
  2. Parachute
  3. Paragraph
  4. Parade
  5. Peril
  1. ((a))

    1, 4, 2, 5, 3

  2. ((b))

    2, 4, 3, 1, 5

  3. ((c))

    2, 4, 3, 5, 1

  4. ((d))

    4, 2, 3, 5, 1

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Answer: ((a))

1, 4, 2, 5, 3

14

A = B means ‘A is the sister of B’

A @ B means ‘A is the husband of B’

A # B means ‘A is the daughter of B’

If C # U = K # V @ M, then how is V related to U?

  1. ((a))

    Son-in-law

  2. ((b))

    Father

  3. ((c))

    Paternal uncle

  4. ((d))

    Brother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Son-in-law

15

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

In a certain code language, 'PRANK' is coded as ‘120’, and 'CLEAR' is coded as '78'. How will 'TRUST' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    198

  2. ((b))

    196

  3. ((c))

    188

  4. ((d))

    180

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

198

17

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

17, 30, 47, 68, 93, ?

  1. ((a))

    115

  2. ((b))

    119

  3. ((c))

    122

  4. ((d))

    129

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

115

18

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 crocodiles are animals.

No animal is a leopard.

Conclusions:

I. No leopard is an animal.

II. Some animals are crocodiles

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows

  2. ((b))

    Either conclusion I or II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows

19

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

CLOSET : VGUQNE :: FLAWED : ?

  1. ((a))

    FGZCNI

  2. ((b))

    FGYCNH

  3. ((c))

    UGYDNH

  4. ((d))

    FGYCOI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FGZCNI

20

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

  1. Mysore
  2. India
  3. Karnataka
  4. Asia
  5. World
  1. ((a))

    5, 2, 4, 3, 1

  2. ((b))

    5, 4, 3, 2, 1

  3. ((c))

    5, 4, 2, 3, 1

  4. ((d))

    5, 4, 2, 1, 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5, 2, 4, 3, 1

21

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

PERKS : OCOGN : : JELLY : ?

  1. ((a))

    ICJHS

  2. ((b))

    IDKHT

  3. ((c))

    ICIHT

  4. ((d))

    ICJJU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ICJHS

22

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))

    QSUWY

  2. ((b))

    GIKMO

  3. ((c))

    PRTVY

  4. ((d))

    ACEGI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QSUWY

23

In a certain code language, 'NOSTRIL' is written as 'TSRONLI', and 'PLAY' is written as 'YPLA'. How will 'FLUIDITY' be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    YLTUIIFD

  2. ((b))

    YTULIFID

  3. ((c))

    YUTLIIFD

  4. ((d))

    UYTIILFD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

YLTUIIFD

24

Three different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are indicated by A, B, C, D, E and F. Select the letter that will be on the face opposite to the face showing 'E'.

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    F

  4. ((d))

    A

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Answer: ((a))

D

25

Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting clockwise around a circular table facing the centre in the same sequence at equal distances between them. If H is sitting in the North direction, then in which direction is D sitting?

  1. ((a))

    South

  2. ((b))

    South-west

  3. ((c))

    South-east

  4. ((d))

    West

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Answer: ((a))

South

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Which of the following festivals of Andhra Pradesh is celebrated on the third day of Krishna Paksh of Aashvijam?

  1. ((a))

    Rottela Panduga

  2. ((b))

    Vinayaka Chavithi

  3. ((c))

    Atla Tadde

  4. ((d))

    Vaikunta Ekadashi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rottela Panduga

27

In which of the following years was the Satyagraha Ashram founded by Mahatma Gandhi?

  1. ((a))

    1941

  2. ((b))

    1926

  3. ((c))

    1915

  4. ((d))

    1932

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1941

28

Lingaraja Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Bhubaneshwar, was built during which of the following dynasties?

  1. ((a))

    Somavamsi dynasty

  2. ((b))

    Tomara dynasty

  3. ((c))

    Chola dynasty

  4. ((d))

    Rashtrakuta dynasty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Somavamsi dynasty

29

An apparatus used only for receiving the sounds generated by underwater objects is called a passive ______ system.

  1. ((a))

    fluxmeter

  2. ((b))

    sonar

  3. ((c))

    fathometer

  4. ((d))

    hydrometer

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Answer: ((a))

fluxmeter

30

Who among the following, with Michelle Li, has been nominated as the athlete ambassador for the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) ‘Believe in Sport’ campaign?

  1. ((a))

    Srikanth Kidambi

  2. ((b))

    PV Sindhu

  3. ((c))

    Parupalli Kashyap

  4. ((d))

    Saina Nehwal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Srikanth Kidambi

31

According to the Constitution of India, who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    Prime Minister

  2. ((b))

    President

  3. ((c))

    Vice President

  4. ((d))

    Finance Minister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prime Minister

32

At which of the following places did Lord Buddha attain Mahaparinirvana?

  1. ((a))

    Kushinagar

  2. ((b))

    Lumbini

  3. ((c))

    Sarnath

  4. ((d))

    Bodh Gaya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kushinagar

33

Which of the following schemes has been implemented by the Indian Government through the Life Insurance Corporation of India to protect elderly persons aged 60 years and above against a future fall in their interest income?

  1. ((a))

    Atal Pension Yojana

  2. ((b))

    Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana

  3. ((c))

    Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana

  4. ((d))

    Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Atal Pension Yojana

34

Who among the following wrote the book ‘Redesign the World: A Global Call to Action’?

  1. ((a))

    Sam Pitroda

  2. ((b))

    R Kaushik

  3. ((c))

    Shashi Tharoor

  4. ((d))

    Arundhati Roy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sam Pitroda

35

Who among the following went to London in May 2021 to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting?

  1. ((a))

    Amit Shah

  2. ((b))

    Raj Nath Singh

  3. ((c))

    S Jaishankar

  4. ((d))

    Ravi Shankar Prasad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Amit Shah

36

Which of the following States / Union Territories has the highest literacy rate according to Census 2011?

  1. ((a))

    Mizoram

  2. ((b))

    Lakshadweep

  3. ((c))

    Puducherry

  4. ((d))

    Tripura

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mizoram

37

Who among the following was conferred with the Vyas Samman 2020 by KK Birla Foundation in March 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Sharad Pagare

  2. ((b))

    Nasira Sharma

  3. ((c))

    Vasdev Mohi

  4. ((d))

    Ram Bilas Sharma

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sharad Pagare

38

Who among the following was appointed as the Acting Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission in April 2021?

  1. ((a))

    T Rabi Sankar

  2. ((b))

    Prafulla Chandra Pant

  3. ((c))

    Tarun Bajaj

  4. ((d))

    Amit Banerjee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

T Rabi Sankar

39

Wildlife Week is celebrated in India with the aim to preserve the fauna. In which of the following months is it celebrated?

  1. ((a))

    November

  2. ((b))

    August

  3. ((c))

    October

  4. ((d))

    March

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

November

40

Gurudongmar Lake is located in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Sikkim

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Chhattisgarh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

41

The word ______ implies that the head of the state in India shall be an elected person and shall hold office for a fixed term.

  1. ((a))

    Secular

  2. ((b))

    Republic

  3. ((c))

    Democratic

  4. ((d))

    Sovereign

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Secular

42

Panthi folk dance belongs to which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Chattisgarh

  3. ((c))

    Sikkim

  4. ((d))

    Assam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arunachal Pradesh

43

______ is an integrated approach to study soils as a collection of natural bodies.

  1. ((a))

    Bromatology

  2. ((b))

    Pedology

  3. ((c))

    Agrostology

  4. ((d))

    Neurology

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bromatology

44

Which of the following vitamins are normally made in the kidneys?

  1. ((a))

    Vitamin A

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin E

  3. ((c))

    Vitamin C

  4. ((d))

    Vitamin D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vitamin A

45

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched how many Light House Projects as a part of the Global Housing Technology Challenge-India initiative via videoconferencing in January 2021?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

46

In which of the following years did Mahatma Gandhi lead his first Satyagraha in South Africa protesting against the Asiatic Registration Act?

  1. ((a))

    1896-1897

  2. ((b))

    1913-1914

  3. ((c))

    1906-1907

  4. ((d))

    1903-1904

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1896-1897

47

According to which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India are members of either House of the Parliament entitled to receive salaries and allowances?

  1. ((a))

    Article 134

  2. ((b))

    Article 302

  3. ((c))

    Article 298

  4. ((d))

    Article 106

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 134

48

Which of the following is the largest river basin in Sri Lanka?

  1. ((a))

    Meghna

  2. ((b))

    Padma

  3. ((c))

    Maha Oya

  4. ((d))

    Mahaweli Ganga

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Meghna

49

Near which of the following cities are the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka located?

  1. ((a))

    Hisar

  2. ((b))

    Bhopal

  3. ((c))

    Ranchi

  4. ((d))

    Jalandhar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hisar

50

Which of the following gases is NOT included in greenhouse gases?

  1. ((a))

    Methane

  2. ((b))

    Nitrogen

  3. ((c))

    Nitrous oxide

  4. ((d))

    Carbon dioxide

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Methane

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

If the seven-digit number 7x5345y is divisible by 110, then the value of (x + 5y) is:

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

52

P can cover a certain distance in 4 hours 40 minutes by covering two-third of the distance at 4 km/h and the remaining distance at 5 km/h. 25% of the total distance (in km) covered by P is:

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

53

The ratio of the perimeter to the length of a rectangle is 5 : 2. If the area of the rectangle is 16 cm2, then find the breadth of the rectangle (in cm).

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

54

A shopkeeper marks an article at such a price that after giving a discount of 121212\frac{1}{2} % on the marked price, he still earns a profit of 15%. What is the ratio of the marked price to the selling price of the article?

  1. ((a))

    7 : 9

  2. ((b))

    6 : 5

  3. ((c))

    6 : 1

  4. ((d))

    8 : 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7 : 9

55

A person spends 75% of his income. If his income increases by 29% and his savings also increase by 20%, then the percentage increase in his expenditure is:

  1. ((a))

    32%

  2. ((b))

    36%

  3. ((c))

    30%

  4. ((d))

    28%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32%

56

If 2x2 + 5x + 1 = 0, then one of the values of 12(x,−,12x)\frac{1}{2}\left( {x, - ,\frac{1}{{2x}}} \right) is:

  1. ((a))

    172\frac{{\sqrt {17} }}{2}

  2. ((b))

    174\frac{{\sqrt {17} }}{4}

  3. ((c))

    173\frac{{\sqrt {17} }}{3}

  4. ((d))

    176\frac{{\sqrt {17} }}{6}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

172\frac{{\sqrt {17} }}{2}

57

In a triangle PQR, length of the side QR is less than twice the length of the side PQ by 3 cm. Length of the side PR exceeds length of the side PQ by 12 cm. If the perimeter of the triangle is 57 cm, then 50% of the length of the smallest side of ΔPQR is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    12 cm

  2. ((b))

    21 cm

  3. ((c))

    6 cm

  4. ((d))

    24 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 cm

58

If 3 tan θ = 232\sqrt 3  sin θ, 0° < θ < 90°, then the value of 34(cosec2,2θ,+,cot22θsin2,θ,+,tan22θ)\frac{3}{4}\left( {\frac{{{\rm{cose}}{{\rm{c}}^2},2{\rm{\theta }},{\rm{ + }},{\rm{co}}{{\rm{t}}^2}2{\rm{\theta }}}}{{{\rm{si}}{{\rm{n}}^2},{\rm{\theta }},{\rm{ + }},{\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^2}2{\rm{\theta }}}}} \right) is:

  1. ((a))

    513\frac{5}{{13}}

  2. ((b))

    313\frac{3}{{13}}

  3. ((c))

    713\frac{7}{{13}}

  4. ((d))

    113\frac{1}{{13}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

513\frac{5}{{13}}

59

A railway engine passes two bridges of length 400 m and 235 m in 100 seconds and 60 seconds, respectively. Four times the length of the railway engine (in m) is:

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    75

  4. ((d))

    100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

60

A sum of ₹9,000 is lent partly at 7% and the remaining at 9% per annum. If the yearly interest on the average is 8.5%, then the sum (in ₹) which is lent at 9% is:

  1. ((a))

    6,750

  2. ((b))

    7,000

  3. ((c))

    2,250

  4. ((d))

    5,250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6,750

61

Study the given pie chart and answer the question that follows.

The breakup of the total number of employees of a company working in different offices (A to E), in degrees, is given in the pie chart.

 

If the percentage of male employees in office C is 20% and that of female employees in office D is 40%, then what is the ratio of the number of male employees in office D to that of female employees in office C?

  1. ((a))

    1 : 6

  2. ((b))

    5 : 4

  3. ((c))

    3 : 4

  4. ((d))

    2 : 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 : 6

62

The ratio of the present ages of X and Y is 4 : 7, respectively. After 5 years, the ratio will change to 5 : 8. The present age of Y (in years) is:

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    35

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

63

The given bar chart shows the production of fertilizers by a company (in 1000 tonnes) over 6 years (from 2010 to 2015). Study the bar chart and answer the question that follows.

In which of the following years was the percentage increase in production as compared to the previous year the minimum?

  1. ((a))

    2013

  2. ((b))

    2011

  3. ((c))

    2012

  4. ((d))

    2015

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2013

64

A man wanted to sell his cycle at 30% profit but actually sold it at 30% loss for ₹2,100. At what price (in ₹) did he want to sell the cycle to earn the profit of 30%?

  1. ((a))

    3,900

  2. ((b))

    3,600

  3. ((c))

    3,300

  4. ((d))

    4,200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3,900

65

If 24 men can build a wall in 6 days, then how many days will 36 men take to build a wall of the same type and of double the length?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

66

P spends 16% of his income on rent, 18% on groceries, 12% on children's education, and 45% of the remaining on other items. If he saves a sum of ₹13,365, then how much (in ₹) does he spend on groceries?

  1. ((a))

    8,100

  2. ((b))

    7,500

  3. ((c))

    9,000

  4. ((d))

    8,700

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8,100

67

In ΔABC, D is a point on BC such that ∠ADB = 2∠DAC, ∠BAC = 70° and ∠B = 46°. What is the measure of ∠ADC?

  1. ((a))

    52°

  2. ((b))

    81°

  3. ((c))

    54°

  4. ((d))

    74°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52°

68

The given pie chart represent the popularity of ice-cream flavours in a certain city. Study the pie chart and answer the question that follows. 

If 20% of the 'others' category ice-cream is mango flavour and 10300 surveyed people preferred mango flavour, then how many people were surveyed?

  1. ((a))

    2,70,000

  2. ((b))

    1,35,000

  3. ((c))

    1,25,000

  4. ((d))

    2,50,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2,70,000

69

The cost price of two articles A and B are in the ratio 4 : 5. While selling these articles, the shopkeeper gains 10% on A and 20% on B, and the difference in the two selling prices is ₹960. The total selling price (in ₹) of both the articles is:

  1. ((a))

    6,240

  2. ((b))

    5,120

  3. ((c))

    5,400

  4. ((d))

    6,000

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Answer: ((a))

6,240

70

If the 11-digit number 79x6402087y is divisible by 72, then for smallest value of x, what is the value of (x + 2y)?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    6

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Answer: ((a))

4

71

The average of 25 numbers is 54. The average of the first 13 numbers and that of the last 13 numbers is 52.8 and 62.2, respectively. If the 13th number is excluded, then what is the average of the remaining numbers (correct to one decimal place)?

  1. ((a))

    50.2

  2. ((b))

    52.9

  3. ((c))

    58.7

  4. ((d))

    48.7

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Answer: ((a))

50.2

72

P alone can complete 50% of a piece of work in 6 days and Q can complete 50% of the same work in 9 days. With the help of R, they finish the work in 6 days. In how many days can R alone complete 25% of the work?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    9

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Answer: ((a))

8

73

A sum of ₹46,800 is divided among A, B, C and D such that the ratio of the combined share of A and D to the combined share of B and C is 8 : 5. The ratio of the shares of B and C is 5 : 4. If A receives ₹18,400, then the sum of the shares of A and B (in ₹) is:

  1. ((a))

    18,000

  2. ((b))

    28,400

  3. ((c))

    18,400

  4. ((d))

    28,800

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Answer: ((a))

18,000

74

If a + b + c = 1, ab + bc + ca = -22 and abc = -40, then what is the value of (a3 + b3 + c3) + 5?

  1. ((a))

    -53

  2. ((b))

    57

  3. ((c))

    -48

  4. ((d))

    45

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Answer: ((a))

-53

75

The average of four consecutive even numbers a, b, c and d is 33. The value of |bd - ac| is:

  1. ((a))

    144

  2. ((b))

    132

  3. ((c))

    112

  4. ((d))

    121

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Answer: ((a))

144

English Language (25 questions)

76

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A dime a dozen

  1. ((a))

    Very costly and rare

  2. ((b))

    Very difficult to find

  3. ((c))

    Common and easily available

  4. ((d))

    Easy to handle

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Answer: ((a))

Very costly and rare

77

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

We will start the meeting as soon as all the members arrive.

  1. ((a))

    The meeting is going to start as soon as all the members arrive.

  2. ((b))

    The meeting is going to be started as soon as all the members arrive. 

  3. ((c))

    The meeting will be started as soon as all the members arrive. 

  4. ((d))

    The meeting is being started as soon as all the members arrive.

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Answer: ((a))

The meeting is going to start as soon as all the members arrive.

78

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

Success requires hard work.

  1. ((a))

    Hard work is to be required for success.

  2. ((b))

    Hard work were to be required for success. 

  3. ((c))

    Hard work is required for success.

  4. ((d))

    Hard work had been required for success. 

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Answer: ((a))

Hard work is to be required for success.

79

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. Research is ongoing to answer this question.

B. COVID vaccines have only been developed in the past few months, therefore it’s too early to say how long the COVID-19 vaccines will protect us.

C. The fact is we’re still learning how strong this protection is, and how long it lasts.

D. However, it’s encouraging that available data suggest that most people who recover from COVID-19 develop an immune response that provides at least some period of protection against reinfection.

  1. ((a))

    B, D, A, C

  2. ((b))

    C, D, B, A

  3. ((c))

    B, C, A, D

  4. ((d))

    C, A, D, B

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Answer: ((a))

B, D, A, C

80

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Mutant

  1. ((a))

    Disabled

  2. ((b))

    Flawless

  3. ((c))

    Deviant

  4. ((d))

    Superhuman

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Answer: ((a))

Disabled

81

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

I said to Anita, “I enjoyed my trip to Shivpuri.”

  1. ((a))

    I told Anita that I had enjoyed my trip to Shivpuri.

  2. ((b))

    I am told Anita that I had enjoyed my trip to Shivpuri.

  3. ((c))

    I told Anita that I had been enjoying my trip to Shivpuri.

  4. ((d))

    I said Anita that I had enjoyed my trip to Shivpuri.

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Answer: ((a))

I told Anita that I had enjoyed my trip to Shivpuri.

82

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Renew

  1. ((a))

    Reform

  2. ((b))

    Reissue

  3. ((c))

    Increase

  4. ((d))

    Exhaust

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Answer: ((a))

Reform

83

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Addventure

  2. ((b))

    Peculiar

  3. ((c))

    Excellent

  4. ((d))

    Grammar

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Answer: ((a))

Addventure

84

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

On ______ of the river, I could see lush green corn fields.

  1. ((a))

    both sides

  2. ((b))

    other sides

  3. ((c))

    either sides

  4. ((d))

    other side

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Answer: ((a))

both sides

85

Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has the error.

The children which sang in the choir were applauded by the audience.

  1. ((a))

    in the choir

  2. ((b))

    were applauded

  3. ((c))

    which sang

  4. ((d))

    by the audience

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Answer: ((a))

in the choir

86

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

One who doesn’t believe in the existence of God

  1. ((a))

    Fatalist

  2. ((b))

    Egoist

  3. ((c))

    Atheist

  4. ((d))

    Hypocrite

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Answer: ((a))

Fatalist

87

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement'.

Despite my make best efforts I could not get admission to the course of my choice.

  1. ((a))

    Despite making my

  2. ((b))

    In spite of my make

  3. ((c))

    No improvement

  4. ((d))

    Even when I make

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Answer: ((a))

Despite making my

Read the given passage and answer the questions.

“You interest me very much, Mr Holmes. I had hardly expected so long a skull or such well-marked frontal head. A cast of your skull, sir, until the original is available, would be an ornament to any anthropological museum. It is not my intention to be fulsome, but I confess that I covet your skull,” said the strange visitor.

Sherlock Holmes waved the visitor into a chair. “You are an enthusiast in your line of thought, I perceive, sir, as I am in mine,” said he. “I observe from your forefinger that you make your own cigarettes. Have no hesitation in lighting one.”

The man drew out paper and tobacco and twirled the one up in the other with surprising dexterity. He had long, quivering fingers as agile and restless as the antennae of an insect. Holmes was silent, but his little darting glances showed me the interest which he took in our curious companion. “I presume, sir,” said he at last, “that it was not merely for the purpose of examining my skull that you have done me the honour to call here last night and again today?”

“No, sir, no; though I am happy to have had the opportunity of doing that as well. I came to you, Mr Holmes because I recognised that I am myself an unpractical man and because I am suddenly confronted with a most serious and extraordinary problem. Recognising, as I do, that you are the second highest expert in Europe—”

“Indeed, sir! May I inquire who has the honour to be the first?” asked Holmes with some asperity.

“To the man of precisely scientific mind, the work of Monsieur Bertillon must always appeal strongly.”

“Then had you not better consult him?”

“I said, sir, to the precisely scientific mind. But as a practical man of affairs, it is acknowledged that you stand alone. I trust, sir, that I have not inadvertently—”

“Just a little,” said Holmes. “I think, Dr Mortimer, you would do wisely if without more ado you would kindly tell me plainly what the exact nature of the problem is in which you demand my assistance.”

88

The visitor has chosen Holmes to solve his problem because he believes that: 

  1. ((a))

    Holmes is inferior to Monsieur Bertillon who has a scientific mind

  2. ((b))

    a study of his skull would be of great value to him

  3. ((c))

    Holmes is an unpractical man more interested in people’s habits

  4. ((d))

    Holmes is most suited in helping solve an extraordinary practical matter

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Answer: ((a))

Holmes is inferior to Monsieur Bertillon who has a scientific mind

89

The purpose of the stranger’s visit is:

  1. ((a))

    to consult him

  2. ((b))

    to make Holmes feel inferior

  3. ((c))

    to see the famous man

  4. ((d))

    to study his skull

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Answer: ((a))

to consult him

90

Holmes says, “I observe from your forefinger that you make your own cigarettes. Have no hesitation in lighting one.” This remark shows that Holmes:

  1. ((a))

    is a keen observer

  2. ((b))

    is hesitant to talk

  3. ((c))

    likes the visitor

  4. ((d))

    is a funny person

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Answer: ((a))

is a keen observer

91

Match the words with the meanings as used in the extract.

WordMeaning
1. agilea. with complete accuracy
2. presumeb. believe something to be true
3. preciselyc. able to move quickly and easily
  1. ((a))

    1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - c

  2. ((b))

    1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - b

  3. ((c))

    1 - a, 2 - c, 3 - b

  4. ((d))

    1 - c, 2 - b, 3 - a

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Answer: ((a))

1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - c

92

What is the strange visitor most interested in, according to Sherlock Holmes?

  1. ((a))

    Insects

  2. ((b))

    Making cigarettes

  3. ((c))

    Sherlock’s skull

  4. ((d))

    Museums

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Answer: ((a))

Insects

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

During the pandemic, Suren, a regular platelet donor, was stuck outside Mumbai for 14 weeks. A constant thought was the missed donation dates. He (1)______ there would be a need because, (2)______ the lockdown restrictions, people on chemotherapy were being treated and (3)______ keep needing platelets. When he returned home, he discovered that the situation was grim as many regular donors (4)______ coming either out of fear or because travel was difficult. So, he formed a small (5)______ of donors, arranged for transport and letters from TMC Hospital to validate our travel and they started donating in July 2020.

93

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

  1. ((a))

    knew

  2. ((b))

    was knowing

  3. ((c))

    know

  4. ((d))

    knows

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Answer: ((a))

knew

94

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

  1. ((a))

    except for

  2. ((b))

    unlike

  3. ((c))

    without

  4. ((d))

    despite

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Answer: ((a))

except for

95

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

  1. ((a))

    will

  2. ((b))

    have

  3. ((c))

    had

  4. ((d))

    would

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Answer: ((a))

will

96

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

  1. ((a))

    had stopped

  2. ((b))

    was stopped

  3. ((c))

    has stopped

  4. ((d))

    stop

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Answer: ((a))

had stopped

97

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

  1. ((a))

    corporation

  2. ((b))

    group

  3. ((c))

    gang

  4. ((d))

    party

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Answer: ((a))

corporation

98

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

Lalita said to Ruma, “I would never have gone on the expedition if you had told me about the risk.”

  1. ((a))

    Lalita told Ruma that she would have never gone on the expedition if she had told her about the risk.

  2. ((b))

    Lalita was telling Ruma that she would never have gone on the expedition if she had been told about the risk.

  3. ((c))

    Lalita told Ruma that I would never have gone on the expedition if she you had told me about the risk.

  4. ((d))

    Lalita told Ruma that she would have never have gone on the expedition if she had been told her about the risk.

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Answer: ((a))

Lalita told Ruma that she would have never gone on the expedition if she had told her about the risk.

99

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

Fear of water

  1. ((a))

    Claustrophobia

  2. ((b))

    Hydrophobia

  3. ((c))

    Xenophobia

  4. ((d))

    Acrophobia

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Answer: ((a))

Claustrophobia

100

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Raining cats and dogs

  1. ((a))

    A noisy place

  2. ((b))

    Raining heavily

  3. ((c))

    A dangerous situation

  4. ((d))

    A place full of animals

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Answer: ((a))

A noisy place

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