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SSC Selection Post HSC Level Official Paper (Held on: 9 Nov 2020 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

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

SUN ∶ QUSWLP ∶∶ JAM ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    HLYCKO

  2. ((b))

    LHCYOK

  3. ((c))

    HLCYKO

  4. ((d))

    HLYCOK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HLYCKO

2

In a code language, if SAILOR is written as 21414192631, then how will MARBLE be written in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    1542392322

  2. ((b))

    1542392318

  3. ((c))

    1542382522

  4. ((d))

    1542392116

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1542392322

3

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when a vertical mirror is placed to the right of the figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

In a code language, MATERIAL is written as NDYLTMGT. How will PURCHASE be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    QWUGJDWJ

  2. ((b))

    QXWJJEYM

  3. ((c))

    QWUGICVI

  4. ((d))

    QXWJIDXL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QWUGJDWJ

5

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 books are novels.

No novel is a diary.

Conclusions:

I. No book is a diary.

II. All diaries are books.

III. No diary is a novel.

  1. ((a))

    Either conclusion I or II and only conclusion III follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion III follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Either conclusion I or II and only conclusion III follows.

6

In a code language, STAPLE is written as TSBOMD. How will ERASER be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    FQBRFQ

  2. ((b))

    FQBPFQ

  3. ((c))

    FQBRDQ

  4. ((d))

    FOBRFO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FQBRFQ

7

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

3978 ∶ 72 ∶∶ 5172 ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    98

  2. ((b))

    51

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    66

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

98

8

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 and definitely follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All donkeys are horses.

No cow is a horse.

Conclusions:

I. Some cows are donkeys

II. Some horses are donkeys.

III. No donkeys is a cow.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions II and III follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion III follows

  4. ((d))

    Either conclusion II or III follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions II and III follow

9

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

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

JOKER ∶ IKIUJLAIQS ∶∶ CLOWN ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    BDKMNPVXMO

  2. ((b))

    BDKNIUVXMO

  3. ((c))

    BDKMIUXYMO

  4. ((d))

    BDKMIUVXMO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BDKMNPVXMO

11

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

  1. Trapezium
  2. Hexagon
  3. Triangle
  4. Heptagon
  5. Pentagon
  1. ((a))

    3-1-5-2-4

  2. ((b))

    3-5-4-2-1

  3. ((c))

    3-1-5-4-2

  4. ((d))

    3-1-2-4-5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3-1-5-2-4

12

In a code language, if "RAIN" is written as "149118", then how will "SHIP" be written in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    198916

  2. ((b))

    168919

  3. ((c))

    169198

  4. ((d))

    169819

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

198916

13

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

D, E, G, J, ?, S, Y

  1. ((a))

    N

  2. ((b))

    O

  3. ((c))

    L

  4. ((d))

    M

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

N

14

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

51 + 18 - 5 × 12 ÷ 3 = 137

  1. ((a))
    • and ÷ 
  2. ((b))
    • and × 
  3. ((c))

    × and -

  4. ((d))

    ÷ and × 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
  • and ÷ 
15

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

W, V, S, N, ?, X, M

  1. ((a))

    I

  2. ((b))

    H

  3. ((c))

    F

  4. ((d))

    G

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I

16

Peter is the brother of Mary, who is the sister of John. If Jessica is married to Donald's only son, who is the father of John, then how is Jessica related to the father of Mary?

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Daughter

  3. ((c))

    Wife

  4. ((d))

    Daughter-in-law

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother

17

Three different positions of the same non-standard dice are shown. Which number will be on the face opposite to the face with the number 2?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

18

'Theatre' is related to 'Actor' in the same way as 'Circus' is related to '_____'.

  1. ((a))

    Referee

  2. ((b))

    Clown

  3. ((c))

    Monitor

  4. ((d))

    King

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Referee

19

Samar is the son of Ganga, who is the daughter-in-law of Dinesh. If Jamma is the mother of Shyam, who is the only son of Dinesh, then how is Samar related to Jamma?

  1. ((a))

    Grandson

  2. ((b))

    Nephew

  3. ((c))

    Son-in-law

  4. ((d))

    Son

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Grandson

20

In a code language, TEACHER is written as UIEDIIS. How will PLUMBER be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    QMVNCFS

  2. ((b))

    QMANCIS

  3. ((c))

    QMVNCIS

  4. ((d))

    QMANCFS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QMVNCFS

21

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

'Library' is related to 'Books' in the same way as 'Aquarium' is related to '_____'.

  1. ((a))

    Artefacts

  2. ((b))

    Fishes

  3. ((c))

    Decoration

  4. ((d))

    Birds

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Artefacts

23

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

  1. Tercet
  2. sestet
  3. Octave
  4. Couplet
  5. Quintet
  1. ((a))

    3-4-1-2-5

  2. ((b))

    3-4-1-5-2

  3. ((c))

    4-1-5-2-3

  4. ((d))

    4-1-5-3-2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3-4-1-2-5

24

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

31, 50, 67, ?, 91, 98, 103, 106, 108

  1. ((a))

    76

  2. ((b))

    82

  3. ((c))

    80

  4. ((d))

    78

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

76

25

In a code language, if SOIL is written as 91519021, then how will ROCK be written in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    81511301

  2. ((b))

    81513311

  3. ((c))

    81513011

  4. ((d))

    81510311

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

81511301

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Who among the following is the editor and translator of the book titled ‘The Diary of Manu Gandhi (1943-44)’?

  1. ((a))

    Ramchandra Guha

  2. ((b))

    Basudev Chatterjee

  3. ((c))

    Tridip Suhrud

  4. ((d))

    Pratap Bhanu Mehta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ramchandra Guha

27

In which of the following states is the Umiam Lake, popularly known as the Barapani Lake, located?

  1. ((a))

    Nagaland

  2. ((b))

    Meghalaya

  3. ((c))

    Sikkim

  4. ((d))

    Arunachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nagaland

28

In January 2020, which of the following companies appointed Arvind Krishna as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

  1. ((a))

    General Motors

  2. ((b))

    Apple

  3. ((c))

    IBM

  4. ((d))

    PhonePe

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

General Motors

29

To which of the following countries does tennis star Kristina Mladenovic belong?

  1. ((a))

    USA

  2. ((b))

    France

  3. ((c))

    Japan

  4. ((d))

    Germany

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

USA

30

King Kharavela, the ancient Indian king whose biography is found in the famous Hathigumpha inscription, ruled from:

  1. ((a))

    Kalinga

  2. ((b))

    Andhra

  3. ((c))

    Gauda

  4. ((d))

    Kuntala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kalinga

31

In the context of Mughal administration, the term ‘polaj’ stood for a:

  1. ((a))

    type of land for revenue assessment

  2. ((b))

    type of weapon

  3. ((c))

    land granted to religious personalities

  4. ((d))

    soldier

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

type of land for revenue assessment

32

Noted artist Jaswant Singh Kanwal, who passed away in February 2020, was a famous:

  1. ((a))

    singer

  2. ((b))

    dancer

  3. ((c))

    writer

  4. ((d))

    musician

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

singer

33

In January 2020, the Indian Navy launched ‘Operation Vanilla’ to provide assistance to the cyclone-affected population of:

  1. ((a))

    Madagascar

  2. ((b))

    Maldives

  3. ((c))

    Fiji

  4. ((d))

    Indonesia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madagascar

34

The metals that produce a sound on striking a hard surface are called:

  1. ((a))

    ferrous

  2. ((b))

    porous

  3. ((c))

    sonorous

  4. ((d))

    igneous

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ferrous

35

In Nagaland, a ‘Veer Smriti’ memorial has been set up, which is dedicated to the 357 Army and Assam Rifles personnel killed while fighting insurgency. This memorial is situated in:

  1. ((a))

    Dimapur

  2. ((b))

    Wokha

  3. ((c))

    Mokokchung

  4. ((d))

    Kohima

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dimapur

36

As per the Economic Survey 2019-20, India aspires to be a 5 trillion dollar economy by which year?

  1. ((a))

    2026

  2. ((b))

    2030

  3. ((c))

    2023

  4. ((d))

    2025

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2026

37

Which of the following fibres is an example of a semi-synthetic polymer?

  1. ((a))

    Rayon

  2. ((b))

    Nylon

  3. ((c))

    Polyester

  4. ((d))

    Carbon fibre

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rayon

38

Which of the following is the hottest planet of our solar system?

  1. ((a))

    Mercury

  2. ((b))

    Mars

  3. ((c))

    Venus

  4. ((d))

    Jupiter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mercury

39

In which of the following states is the Azhikkal seaport situated?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Odisha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

40

An initiative by the Union Government for encouraging farmers to set up solar power generation capacity on their fallow/barren lands and sell it to the grid is called:

  1. ((a))

    PM-UDAN

  2. ((b))

    PM-CARES

  3. ((c))

    PM-SAMMAN

  4. ((d))

    PM-KUSUM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PM-UDAN

41

In the beginning of every year, the first session of the Parliament of India starts with a joint sitting of both the houses. Who among the following addresses it to inform about the causes of its summons?

  1. ((a))

    President

  2. ((b))

    Speaker

  3. ((c))

    Vice President

  4. ((d))

    Prime Minister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

President

42

As per the Union Budget 2020, by when does India aim to achieve the eradication of tuberculosis?

  1. ((a))

    2025

  2. ((b))

    2024

  3. ((c))

    2026

  4. ((d))

    2023

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2025

43

Who among the following Indians set up the ‘Phoenix Institute’ in an African country?

  1. ((a))

    Lala Lajpat Rai

  2. ((b))

    Mahatma Gandhi

  3. ((c))

    Devendranath Tagore

  4. ((d))

    Dadabhai Noroji

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lala Lajpat Rai

44

In which of the following Indian states are the Mishmi Hills mainly spread?

  1. ((a))

    Uttarakhand

  2. ((b))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Meghalaya

  4. ((d))

    Sikkim

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttarakhand

45

In January 2020, who among the following was conferred the Ayurveda Ratan Award at the European Parliament?

  1. ((a))

    Pratap Chauhan

  2. ((b))

    Pankaj Naram

  3. ((c))

    Baba Ramdev

  4. ((d))

    Acharya Balkrishan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pratap Chauhan

46

Which of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of the Yamuna river?

  1. ((a))

    Betwa

  2. ((b))

    Hindan

  3. ((c))

    Chambal

  4. ((d))

    Son

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Betwa

47

Which of the following is the oldest paramilitary force in India?

  1. ((a))

    Indo-Tibetan Border Police

  2. ((b))

    Central Reserve Police Force

  3. ((c))

    Central Industrial Security Force

  4. ((d))

    Assam Rifles

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indo-Tibetan Border Police

48

In which of the following places was the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) founded in 1928?

  1. ((a))

    Karachi

  2. ((b))

    Lahore

  3. ((c))

    Amritsar

  4. ((d))

    None of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Karachi

49

Which of the following instruments is used for measuring radiation?

  1. ((a))

    Geiger-counter 

  2. ((b))

    Carburettor

  3. ((c))

    Calliper

  4. ((d))

    Galvanometer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Geiger-counter 

50

The famous ‘chauri’-bearer statue found at Didarganj, Bihar, is classified as belonging to the ______ period.

  1. ((a))

    Mauryan

  2. ((b))

    Gupta

  3. ((c))

    Mughal

  4. ((d))

    Rashtrakuta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mauryan

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

When 200 is divided by a positive integer x, the remainder is 12. How many values of x are possible?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

52

Five years ago, the average of the ages of 4 persons was 40 years. If a new person joins the group now, then the average of the ages of all five persons is 46 years. The age of the fifth person (in years) is:

  1. ((a))

    50

  2. ((b))

    55

  3. ((c))

    48

  4. ((d))

    47

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50

53

A shopkeeper announced a 30% discount on the marked price of an item. A person bought the item from the shop for Rs. 21,000 after getting the discount, and sold the item to a customer in such a way that he earned a profit of 32% on the marked price. What is the profit (in Rs.) the person earned by selling the item?

  1. ((a))

    9,600

  2. ((b))

    21,600

  3. ((c))

    18,600

  4. ((d))

    10,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9,600

54

If 2 cos2 θ = 3 sin θ, 0° < θ < 90°, then the value of (12cosec2 θ−cot⁡2θ)\left(\dfrac{1}{2} \rm cosec^2 \ \theta - \cot^2 \theta \right) is:

  1. ((a))

    14\dfrac{1}{4}

  2. ((b))

    12\dfrac{1}{2}

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    -1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14\dfrac{1}{4}

55

The area of a field in the shape of a regular hexagon is 3750√3 m2. What will be the cost (in Rs.) of putting fence around it at Rs. 29 per meter?

  1. ((a))

    10,150

  2. ((b))

    7,250

  3. ((c))

    9,425

  4. ((d))

    8,700

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10,150

56

A man travels the first part of his journey at 80 km/h and the second part at 120 km/h, and covers a total distance of 3840 km to his destination in 40 hours. How long did the first part of his journey last?

  1. ((a))

    24 hours

  2. ((b))

    12 hours

  3. ((c))

    18 hours

  4. ((d))

    36 hours

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24 hours

57

If (2x + 3y + 4)(2x + 3y – 5) is equal to (ax2 + by2 + 2hxy + 2gx + 2fy + c), then what is the value of {3(g – f – c)/ab} ?

  1. ((a))

    4124\dfrac{41}{24}

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    3124\dfrac{31}{24}

  4. ((d))

    2524\dfrac{25}{24}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4124\dfrac{41}{24}

58

A sum of Rs. 4,360 was to be divided among A, B, C and D in the ratio 3 ∶ 4 ∶ 5 ∶ 8, but it was divided in the ratio 13:14:15:18\dfrac{1}{3} : \dfrac{1}{4} : \dfrac{1}{5} : \dfrac{1}{8} by mistake. Which of the following statements will hold true as a result?

  1. ((a))

    B received Rs. 318 less

  2. ((b))

    D received Rs. 1,144 more

  3. ((c))

    A received Rs. 956

  4. ((d))

    C received Rs. 130 less

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B received Rs. 318 less

59

ΔABC ∼ ΔQRP. If the ratio of the area of ΔABC to the area of ΔPQR is 576 ∶ 169, AB = 10 cm, AC = 12 cm and BC = 13 cm, then the length of PR (in cm) is equal to:    

  1. ((a))

    16911\dfrac{169}{11}

  2. ((b))

    16910\dfrac{169}{10}

  3. ((c))

    16912\dfrac{169}{12}

  4. ((d))

    16924\dfrac{169}{24}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16911\dfrac{169}{11}

60

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows:

The total number of vehicles of types C and D exported by the company in 2017 is by what percentage more than the total number of vehicles of types A, B and C exported in 2016 (correct to one decimal place)?

  1. ((a))

    2.1%

  2. ((b))

    2.3%

  3. ((c))

    1.9%

  4. ((d))

    3.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.1%

61

The following pie chart represents the expenditure incurred in printing a magazine:

If the editorial content development cost of magazine is Rs. 48,000, then the cost (in Rs.) of binding is:

  1. ((a))

    19,200

  2. ((b))

    38,400

  3. ((c))

    18,000

  4. ((d))

    36,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19,200

62

In ΔABC, D is a point on BC such that ∠BAD=12∠ADC,∠BAC=84∘∠ BAD = \dfrac{1}{2} ∠ ADC, ∠ BAC = 84^\circ and ∠C = 42°. What is the measure of ∠ADB?

  1. ((a))

    102° 

  2. ((b))

    68° 

  3. ((c))

    94° 

  4. ((d))

    72° 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

102° 

63

A spends 80% of her income. When her income is increased by 30%, she increases her expenditure by 30%. By what percentage are her saving increased or decreased?

  1. ((a))

    Decrease of 30%

  2. ((b))

    Increase of 50%

  3. ((c))

    Decrease of 50%

  4. ((d))

    Increase of 30%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Decrease of 30%

64

A train covers a certain distance in 45 minutes. If its speed is reduced by 5 km/h, it takes 5 minutes more to cover the same distance. The distance (in km) is:

  1. ((a))

    37.5

  2. ((b))

    35

  3. ((c))

    32.5

  4. ((d))

    40

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37.5

65

The average of the weights of boys in a class is 69.3 kg and that of girls in the same class is 59.4 kg. If the average of the weight of all the boys and girls in the class is 63.8 kg, then the percentage of the number of girls in the class is:

  1. ((a))

    445944 \dfrac{5}{9}%

  2. ((b))

    455945 \dfrac{5}{9}%

  3. ((c))

    555955 \dfrac{5}{9}%

  4. ((d))

    545954 \dfrac{5}{9}%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

445944 \dfrac{5}{9}%

66

Three merchants, A, B and C, sell sewing machines at the same list price. Merchant A allows two successive discounts of 30% and 16%; merchant B allows two successive discounts of 20% and 26%, and merchant C allows two successive discounts of 25% and 20%. Which merchant should a customer choose to get the maximum discount?

  1. ((a))

    Merchant B

  2. ((b))

    Merchant A

  3. ((c))

    Merchant C

  4. ((d))

    Either merchant B or merchant C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Merchant B

67

A vendor marked the price of an item 25% above the cost price. If he offers a discount of 15% on the marked price, then what is his gain/loss percentage?

  1. ((a))

    Gain : 6.25%

  2. ((b))

    No gain no loss

  3. ((c))

    Gain : 5%

  4. ((d))

    Loss : 5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gain : 6.25%

68

The compound interest (in Rs.) on a sum of Rs. 12,000 at 10% per annum for 1.5 years, interest compounded half-yearly, is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,750

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,900

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,821.50

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,891.50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,750

69

A can finish a task in 45 days and B can finish the same task in 30 days. They work together for 3 days and then A leaves. In how many days will B finish the remaining task?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

70

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.

The total number of vehicles of types B, C and E exported in 2016 is what percentage of the total number of vehicles of types A, B, C, D and E exported in 2017 (correct to one decimal place)?

  1. ((a))

    62.4%

  2. ((b))

    63.8%

  3. ((c))

    61.6%

  4. ((d))

    52.3%

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Answer: ((a))

62.4%

71

If x + y = 7 and xy = 12, then the value of (1x3+1y3)\left(\dfrac{1}{x^3} + \dfrac{1}{y^3}\right) is:

  1. ((a))

    1911728\dfrac{191}{1728}

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    971728\dfrac{97}{1728}

  4. ((d))

    911728\dfrac{91}{1728}

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Answer: ((a))

1911728\dfrac{191}{1728}

72

Working for 9 hours a day, X can finish a task in 3 days, Y can finish three times of the same task in 8 days, and Z can finish five times of the same task in 12 days. Working together, in how many hours will they complete the task?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    9

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Answer: ((a))

12

73

A mixture contains acid and water in the ratio of 6 : 1. On adding 12 litres of water to the mixture, the ratio of acid to water becomes 3 : 2. The quantity of water (in litres) in the original mixture was: 

  1. ((a))

    3.5

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    5

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Answer: ((a))

3.5

74

When a certain number is divided by 52, the remainder is 49. When the same number is divided by 13, the remainder is x. What is the value of 5x−1\sqrt{5x-1} ?

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((a))

11

75

The length of rectangle is increased by 10% and the breadth is increased by 25%. What is the percentage change in its area?

  1. ((a))

    Increase of 37.5%

  2. ((b))

    Decrease of 25%

  3. ((c))

    Decrease of 37.5%

  4. ((d))

    Increase of 25%

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Answer: ((a))

Increase of 37.5%

English Language (25 questions)

76

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

WORSEN

  1. ((a))

    Disappear

  2. ((b))

    Leave

  3. ((c))

    Command

  4. ((d))

    Improve

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Answer: ((a))

Disappear

77

Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the idiom and mark the answer.

Be in the eye of a storm

  1. ((a))

    Be caught in heavy rain

  2. ((b))

    Be very worried due to something

  3. ((c))

    Be in conflict with many people

  4. ((d))

    Be in the middle of a difficult situation

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Answer: ((a))

Be caught in heavy rain

78

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

I have completed the project.

  1. ((a))

    The project was completed by me.

  2. ((b))

    The project is being completed by me.

  3. ((c))

    The project is completed by me.

  4. ((d))

    The project has been completed by me.

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Answer: ((a))

The project was completed by me.

79

Identify the word that is misspelt.

  1. ((a))

    Irrelevant

  2. ((b))

    Inosense

  3. ((c))

    Immediate

  4. ((d))

    Special

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Answer: ((a))

Irrelevant

80

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence.

The girl ______ stood first in the class is a close friend.

  1. ((a))

    who

  2. ((b))

    whom

  3. ((c))

    whose

  4. ((d))

    which

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Answer: ((a))

who

81

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words.

A quiet person who prefers to spend time alone

  1. ((a))

    Narcissist

  2. ((b))

    Introvert

  3. ((c))

    Braggart

  4. ((d))

    Extrovert

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Answer: ((a))

Narcissist

82

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

ROUGH

  1. ((a))

    Coarse

  2. ((b))

    Feathery

  3. ((c))

    Soft

  4. ((d))

    Foul

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Answer: ((a))

Coarse

83

Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.

Make both ends meet

  1. ((a))

    Manage expenses with just enough funds

  2. ((b))

    Be able to travel to two places

  3. ((c))

    Manage to reach two solutions

  4. ((d))

    Make two people patch up

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Answer: ((a))

Manage expenses with just enough funds

84

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

The volunteers ensured that no one was hurt.

  1. ((a))

    It was being ensured by the volunteers that no one was hurt.

  2. ((b))

    It was to be ensured by the volunteers that no one was hurt.

  3. ((c))

    It had been ensured by the volunteers that no one was hurt.

  4. ((d))

    It was ensured by the volunteers that no one was hurt.

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Answer: ((a))

It was being ensured by the volunteers that no one was hurt.

85

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

I needs someone very strong to lift this heavy bag.

  1. ((a))

    am in need

  2. ((b))

    need

  3. ((c))

    am need

  4. ((d))

    no substitution

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Answer: ((a))

am in need

86

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words.

A speech made without preparation

  1. ((a))

    Statement

  2. ((b))

    Debate

  3. ((c))

    Extempore

  4. ((d))

    Speech

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Answer: ((a))

Statement

87

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

The manager said to the staff, “Please work with dedication. You will be paid overtime whenever you work late.”

  1. ((a))

    The manager said to the staff they will please work with dedication and will be paid overtime whenever they work late.

  2. ((b))

    The manager requests the staff to work with dedication and ensures them that they would be paid overtime whenever they work late.

  3. ((c))

    The manager requested the staff to work with dedication and ensured them that they would be paid overtime whenever they worked late.

  4. ((d))

    The manager begged the staff to work with dedication. He said you will be paid overtime whenever you work late.

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Answer: ((a))

The manager said to the staff they will please work with dedication and will be paid overtime whenever they work late.

88

Direction: Given below are four sentences which are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order.

A: Notify your card issuer that your card is missing and that it should be blocked.

B: Lastly, don’t forget to check your account for any unauthorised withdrawals.

C: A lost or stolen debit card can cause a lot of anxiety.

D: So, the first thing you need to do is to contact your bank.

  1. ((a))

    ACBD

  2. ((b))

    CABD

  3. ((c))

    ADCB

  4. ((d))

    CDAB

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Answer: ((a))

ACBD

89

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

The children said, “We are bored of sitting at home.”

  1. ((a))

    The children say that they are bored of sitting at home.

  2. ((b))

    The children are saying that they are bored of sitting at home.

  3. ((c))

    The children said they were getting bored of sitting at home.

  4. ((d))

    The children said that they were bored of sitting at home.

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Answer: ((a))

The children say that they are bored of sitting at home.

90

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

Nobody is allowed to entered the colony during the lockdown.

  1. ((a))

    during the lockdown

  2. ((b))

    is allowed

  3. ((c))

    to entered

  4. ((d))

    Nobody

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Answer: ((a))

during the lockdown

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

The next period they had was History. The boys looked forward to it (1). It was taught by Mr. Pillai, who (2) a name in the school for his kindness and (3) humour. He was reputed to have never frowned at the boys at (4) time. The music period was (5) last in the morning. It was not such a dull hour after all.

91

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

  1. ((a))

    Eagerly

  2. ((b))

    Evenly

  3. ((c))

    Promptly

  4. ((d))

    Heavily

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Answer: ((a))

Eagerly

92

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

  1. ((a))

    Can earn

  2. ((b))

    Had earned

  3. ((c))

    Has earned

  4. ((d))

    Was earned

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Answer: ((a))

Can earn

93

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

  1. ((a))

    Smiling

  2. ((b))

    Good

  3. ((c))

    Best

  4. ((d))

    Better

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Answer: ((a))

Smiling

94

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

  1. ((a))

    That

  2. ((b))

    Some

  3. ((c))

    Any

  4. ((d))

    This

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Answer: ((a))

That

95

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

  1. ((a))

    To

  2. ((b))

    For

  3. ((c))

    The

  4. ((d))

    A

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Answer: ((a))

To

Direction: Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

The room in which the boys were fed, was a large stone hall, with a copper vessel at one end, out of which the master ladled the gruel at mealtimes. Of this festive composition, each boy had one bowl, and no more — except on occasions of great public rejoicing, when he had two ounces and a quarter of bread besides. The bowls never wanted washing. The boys polished them with their spoons till they shone again; and when they had performed this operation, they would sit staring at the copper vessel with eager eyes employing themselves, meanwhile, in sucking their fingers. Oliver Twist and his companions suffered the tortures of slow starvation for three months; at last, they got so voracious and wild with hunger, that one boy, who was tall for his age, hinted darkly to his companions, that unless he had another basin of gruel, he was afraid he might some night happen to eat the boy who slept next to him. He had a wild, hungry eye; and they implicitly believed him. A council was held; lots were cast about who should walk up to the master after supper that evening, and ask for more, and it fell to Oliver Twist. The evening arrived; the boys took their places. The gruel was served. The boys whispered to each other and winked at Oliver; while his next neighbours nudged him. Oliver rose from the table; and advancing to the master, basin and spoon in hand, said, “Please, sir, I want some more.” The master aimed a blow at Oliver's head and shrieked aloud.

96

When Oliver Twist asked for more gruel:

  1. ((a))

    the master screamed loudly

  2. ((b))

    the other boys supported him

  3. ((c))

    the other boys laughed at him

  4. ((d))

    the master threw the gruel at him

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Answer: ((a))

the master screamed loudly

97

The boys held a meeting in order to decide:

  1. ((a))

    who would tell the master they wanted more food

  2. ((b))

    who would steal the food from the kitchen

  3. ((c))

    who would beat the tall boy for his wildness

  4. ((d))

    who would help the master in the hall

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Answer: ((a))

who would tell the master they wanted more food

98

The passage throws light on:

  1. ((a))

    how Oliver and other boys were well cared for in school

  2. ((b))

    the kindness of people who looked after the boys

  3. ((c))

    playful and mischievous behaviour of the boys

  4. ((d))

    the starvation faced by boys living in a home for the poor

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Answer: ((a))

how Oliver and other boys were well cared for in school

99

Which of the following is NOT an indication of the boys being poorly-fed?

  1. ((a))

    The boys whispered to each other.

  2. ((b))

    The boys starved for three months.

  3. ((c))

    One tall boy said that he might eat someone.

  4. ((d))

    They would sit staring at the copper, with eager eyes.

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Answer: ((a))

The boys whispered to each other.

100

The writer says that ‘the bowls never wanted washing’ because:

  1. ((a))

    there was a lot of gruel still left in them

  2. ((b))

    the boys cleaned them nicely with their hands

  3. ((c))

    they were left to be cleaned by the assistants

  4. ((d))

    the boys ate up every little bit in the bowls

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Answer: ((a))

there was a lot of gruel still left in them

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