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SSC Selection Post Matric Level Official Paper (Held on: 14 Oct 2019 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

Which of the option figure will replace the question mark (?) to continue the figure series given below?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

2

‘Egypt’ is related to ‘Africa’ in the same way as ‘Singapore’ is related to ‘_____’.

  1. ((a))

    Europe

  2. ((b))

    Canada

  3. ((c))

    Asia

  4. ((d))

    Jerusalem

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Answer: ((a))

Europe

3

In a code language, if ‘FAST’ is coded as ‘3628’, ‘CLOSE’ is coded as ‘14927’ then how will ‘LEAF’ be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    4763

  2. ((b))

    1789

  3. ((c))

    3784

  4. ((d))

    2863

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Answer: ((a))

4763

4

In a code language, ‘FOAG’ is written as ‘PGHB’. How will ‘LAMB’ be written as in that language?

  1. ((a))

    BMCN

  2. ((b))

    CNCM

  3. ((c))

    BMDN

  4. ((d))

    CMDN

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Answer: ((a))

BMCN

5

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

  1. Party
  2. Parcel
  3. Pardon
  4. Parking
  5. Pattern
  1. ((a))

    5, 2, 3, 4, 1

  2. ((b))

    2, 3, 4, 1, 5

  3. ((c))

    2, 4, 3, 1, 5

  4. ((d))

    3, 2, 4, 1, 5

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Answer: ((a))

5, 2, 3, 4, 1

6

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

_U K_D_K Z D_K Z

  1. ((a))

    DZUU

  2. ((b))

    UZDU

  3. ((c))

    DUZZ

  4. ((d))

    DZUZ

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Answer: ((a))

DZUU

7

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

  1. Dough
  2. Wheat
  3. Grinding
  4. Flour
  5. Cooking
  1. ((a))

    3, 4, 2, 5, 1

  2. ((b))

    2, 3, 1, 5, 4

  3. ((c))

    2, 3, 4, 1, 5

  4. ((d))

    2, 1, 4, 5, 3

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Answer: ((a))

3, 4, 2, 5, 1

8

In a code language, ‘FACTORY’ is written as ‘ACFORTY’. How will ‘CONFIRM’ be written as in that language?

  1. ((a))

    CIFMNOR

  2. ((b))

    FICNMRO

  3. ((c))

    CFINORM

  4. ((d))

    CFIMNOR

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Answer: ((a))

CIFMNOR

9

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

11 : 143 : : 15 : ?

  1. ((a))

    255

  2. ((b))

    277

  3. ((c))

    248

  4. ((d))

    263

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Answer: ((a))

255

10

Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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:

All gardens are play-grounds

No play-ground is house.

Conclusions:

I. Some gardens are houses.

II. Some play-grounds are gardens.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusion I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only Conclusion I follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither Conclusion I nor II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only Conclusion II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusion I and II follow

11

Two statements are give 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 prizes are papers.

All papers are certificates.

Conclusions:

I. Some certificates are papers.

II. Some certificates are prizes.

III. Some papers are prizes.

  1. ((a))

    Only Conclusion I and III follow

  2. ((b))

    Only Conclusion II and III follow

  3. ((c))

    All conclusions follow

  4. ((d))

    Only Conclusion I and II follow

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Answer: ((a))

Only Conclusion I and III follow

12

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

64 – 4 × 2 ÷ 8 + 7 = 19

  1. ((a))

    4 and 8, ÷ and -

  2. ((b))

    64 and 8, ÷ and -

  3. ((c))

    4 and 8, + and ÷

  4. ((d))

    7 and 8, + and × 

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Answer: ((a))

4 and 8, ÷ and -

13

Ankit is brother of Vishal. Kartik is son of Arpit. Malini is mother of Oshi who is sister of Vishal. Ankit’s father is the only son of Arpit. How is Malini related to Kartik?

  1. ((a))

    Wife

  2. ((b))

    Paternal granddaughter

  3. ((c))

    Sister

  4. ((d))

    Daughter

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Answer: ((a))

Wife

14

In a code language, ‘SAINT’ is written as ‘UCKPV’. How will ‘WASTE’ be written as in that language?

  1. ((a))

    YCUVG

  2. ((b))

    ZBTVG

  3. ((c))

    YCUUG

  4. ((d))

    ZCUVH

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Answer: ((a))

YCUVG

15

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

64, 65, 69, 78, 94, ?

  1. ((a))

    122

  2. ((b))

    121

  3. ((c))

    119

  4. ((d))

    120

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Answer: ((a))

122

16

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

TPD, URG, ?, WVM

  1. ((a))

    VTM

  2. ((b))

    UTJ

  3. ((c))

    VTJ

  4. ((d))

    VUJ

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Answer: ((a))

VTM

17

In a code language, if ‘NEST’ is coded as ‘132287’ then how will ‘RAMP’ be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    9261411

  2. ((b))

    8261312

  3. ((c))

    9241211

  4. ((d))

    9251411

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Answer: ((a))

9261411

18

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

BLACK, BLACL, BLADL, BLBDL, ?, CMBDL

  1. ((a))

    BLBEL

  2. ((b))

    BMBDL

  3. ((c))

    BNBDL

  4. ((d))

    BMBDM

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Answer: ((a))

BLBEL

19

If ‘P + Q’ means ‘P is father of Q’, and ‘P ÷ Q’ means ‘P is mother of Q’, then what is the meaning of the expression ‘A + B ÷ C’?

  1. ((a))

    B is brother of C.

  2. ((b))

    B is son of A.

  3. ((c))

    A is maternal grandfather of C.

  4. ((d))

    A is father of C.

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Answer: ((a))

B is brother of C.

20

In a code language, if ‘FOR’ is coded as ‘78’ then how will ‘TUB’ be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    90

  2. ((b))

    86

  3. ((c))

    92

  4. ((d))

    88

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Answer: ((a))

90

21

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

M_Q_D M C_Y_M C_Y D

  1. ((a))

    CYQQD

  2. ((b))

    CYDDQ

  3. ((c))

    CYQDQ

  4. ((d))

    CQYQD

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Answer: ((a))

CYQQD

22

In a code language, ‘TEMPER’ is written as ‘ETPMRE’. How will ‘CHROME’ be written as in that language?

  1. ((a))

    CHEOMR

  2. ((b))

    RHCEMO

  3. ((c))

    HCROEM

  4. ((d))

    HCOREM

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Answer: ((a))

CHEOMR

23

Select the correct mirror image of the given number cluster when the mirror is placed to the right side of the cluster.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

24

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

Realistic : Fictional : : Appreciation : ?

  1. ((a))

    Valuable

  2. ((b))

    Unrealistic

  3. ((c))

    Criticism

  4. ((d))

    Praise

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Answer: ((a))

Valuable

25

In a code language, if ‘BEAUTY’ is coded as ‘251212025’ then how will ‘FRIDGE’ be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    6178475

  2. ((b))

    6784722

  3. ((c))

    6189475

  4. ((d))

    5289385

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Answer: ((a))

6178475

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Which of the following is a folk painting form of Bihar?

  1. ((a))

    Pithora Painting

  2. ((b))

    Madhubani Paintings

  3. ((c))

    Thangka Paintings

  4. ((d))

    Pattachitra Art

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Answer: ((a))

Pithora Painting

27

Blood in urine or stool can be caused by the deficiency of which of the following vitamin?

  1. ((a))

    Vitamin K

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin D

  3. ((c))

    Folate

  4. ((d))

    Thiamine

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Answer: ((a))

Vitamin K

28

As on September 2019 who is the defence minister of India?

  1. ((a))

    Amit Shah

  2. ((b))

    Nirmala Sitharaman

  3. ((c))

    Rajnath Singh

  4. ((d))

    Nitin Gadkari

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Answer: ((a))

Amit Shah

29

Which Indian received the noble peace prize of 2014?

  1. ((a))

    Sam Pitroda

  2. ((b))

    Mother Teresa

  3. ((c))

    Kailash Satyarthi

  4. ((d))

    Nadia Murad

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Answer: ((a))

Sam Pitroda

30

Which of following Indian has won the Oscar twice?

  1. ((a))

    Satyajit Ray

  2. ((b))

    Bhanu Athaiya

  3. ((c))

    Aamir Khan

  4. ((d))

    A.R. Rahman

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Answer: ((a))

Satyajit Ray

31

Tsunami is a type of  ________.

  1. ((a))

    Cyclone

  2. ((b))

    Thunderstorm

  3. ((c))

    Avalanche

  4. ((d))

    Earthquake

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Answer: ((a))

Cyclone

32

Which aspect of Indian constitution has been influenced from South Africa?

  1. ((a))

    Imposiiton of Emergency

  2. ((b))

    Removal of temporary provisions in any article

  3. ((c))

    Fundamental rights

  4. ((d))

    Election of members of Rajya Sabha

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Answer: ((a))

Imposiiton of Emergency

33

Which of the following match is correct?

  1. ((a))

    Tabla - Zakir Hussain

  2. ((b))

    Santoor - Hariprasad Churasia

  3. ((c))

    Shenhai - Allah Rakha

  4. ((d))

    Sarood - Bismillah Khan

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Answer: ((a))

Tabla - Zakir Hussain

34

What was the first element discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie?

  1. ((a))

    Polonium

  2. ((b))

    Francium

  3. ((c))

    Radium

  4. ((d))

    Uranium

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Answer: ((a))

Polonium

35

Which of following is NOT an Indian Classical Dance form?

  1. ((a))

    Mohiniattam

  2. ((b))

    Manipuri

  3. ((c))

    Odissi

  4. ((d))

    Bhangra

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Answer: ((a))

Mohiniattam

36

Iodine solution is used in milk testing to find the adulteration of ________.

  1. ((a))

    Cellulose

  2. ((b))

    Dextrose

  3. ((c))

    Protein

  4. ((d))

    Starch

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Answer: ((a))

Cellulose

37

The great Indian desert does NOT extend to ______ state among following.

  1. ((a))

    Punjab

  2. ((b))

    Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

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Answer: ((a))

Punjab

38

What was the total time taken by Chandrayaan-2 Lander to reach near moon surface (2.1 km away)?

  1. ((a))

    48 days

  2. ((b))

    7 days

  3. ((c))

    32 days

  4. ((d))

    21 days

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Answer: ((a))

48 days

39

Which of following has been adjudged as the 'Best Swachh Iconic place' of India for 2019?

  1. ((a))

    Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

  2. ((b))

    Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

  3. ((c))

    Golden Temple

  4. ((d))

    Both 1 and 2

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Answer: ((a))

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

40

Which of following player has played  consecutively 3 times in world badminton championship finals?

  1. ((a))

    P.V. Sindhu

  2. ((b))

    Ashwini Ponnappa

  3. ((c))

    Jwalla Gutta

  4. ((d))

    Saina Nehwal

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Answer: ((a))

P.V. Sindhu

41

_______ is the tissue consisting mainly of fat cells.

  1. ((a))

    Cardiac tissue

  2. ((b))

    Reticular tissue

  3. ((c))

    Epithelial tissue

  4. ((d))

    Adipose tissue

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Answer: ((a))

Cardiac tissue

42

Which of the following is largest tectonic or lithospheric plate of Earth?

  1. ((a))

    Antarctic

  2. ((b))

    Pacific

  3. ((c))

    Eurasian

  4. ((d))

    Indian

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Answer: ((a))

Antarctic

43

M.K. Gandhi "the father of Nation" by profession was a ________.

  1. ((a))

    Business man

  2. ((b))

    Farmer

  3. ((c))

    Freedom fighter

  4. ((d))

    Lawyer

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Answer: ((a))

Business man

44

The finance minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitaraman has proposed the merger of ________ and ________ into Punjab National Bank

  1. ((a))

    Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank

  2. ((b))

    Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India

  3. ((c))

    Allahabad Bank and India Bank

  4. ((d))

    Dena Bank and Canara Bank

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Answer: ((a))

Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank

45

What was the codename given to the atomic bomb that exploded in Hiroshima during World War II?

  1. ((a))

    Thin Man

  2. ((b))

    Little Boy

  3. ((c))

    Bad Gauy

  4. ((d))

    Fat Man

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Answer: ((a))

Thin Man

46

Which of following is world's most populous democracy?

  1. ((a))

    China

  2. ((b))

    America

  3. ((c))

    India

  4. ((d))

    Russia

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Answer: ((a))

China

47

Who first time designed the current tricolour flag of Government of India?

  1. ((a))

    Hardyal Pandey

  2. ((b))

    Bankim Chandra

  3. ((c))

    Rabindranath Tagore

  4. ((d))

    Pingali Venkayya

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Answer: ((a))

Hardyal Pandey

48

Who has been selected as best female Asian athlete 2019 by Asian Sportwriters Union?

  1. ((a))

    P.V. Sindhu

  2. ((b))

    Mithali Raj

  3. ((c))

    Dutee Chand

  4. ((d))

    Mary Kom

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Answer: ((a))

P.V. Sindhu

49

According to the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, the eastern rivers of the water system - Sutlej, Ravi and ______, were to be with India

  1. ((a))

    Jhelum

  2. ((b))

    Indus

  3. ((c))

    Chenab

  4. ((d))

    Beas

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Answer: ((a))

Jhelum

50

"Bindusara" a great King was the son of _______.

  1. ((a))

    Ashoka

  2. ((b))

    Chandragupta Maurya

  3. ((c))

    Saravatha-siddhi

  4. ((d))

    Vikramaditya

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Answer: ((a))

Ashoka

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

What is the area (in cm2) of a sector of a circle, with central angle 75°, when the diameter of the circle is 9 cm?

  1. ((a))

    185 π/32

  2. ((b))

    135 π/16 

  3. ((c))

    185 π/16

  4. ((d))

    135 π/32

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Answer: ((a))

185 π/32

52

If 3.4% of 600 × 2.5% of x = 382.5, then the value of x is:

  1. ((a))

    800

  2. ((b))

    775

  3. ((c))

    825

  4. ((d))

    750

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Answer: ((a))

800

53

If a + b + c = 7, and a2 + b2 + c2 = 33, then what is the value of a3 + b3 + c3 – 3abc?

  1. ((a))

    257

  2. ((b))

    287

  3. ((c))

    343

  4. ((d))

    175

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Answer: ((a))

257

54

A shopkeeper sold an article for Rs. 540 at some profit. Had he sold it for Rs. 470, then there would have been a loss equal to one-sixth of the initial profit. What was the cost price (in Rs.) of the article?

  1. ((a))

    525

  2. ((b))

    480

  3. ((c))

    505

  4. ((d))

    540

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Answer: ((a))

525

55

If x – x-1 = 6, then the value of x4 + x-4 is:

  1. ((a))

    1158

  2. ((b))

    1154

  3. ((c))

    1440

  4. ((d))

    1442

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Answer: ((a))

1158

56

The average of fourteen numbers is 46. The average of first five is 43 and that of last six numbers is 49.5. The sixth and seventh numbers are respectively 4 and 8 greater than the eighth number. What is the average of sixth and seventh numbers?

  1. ((a))

    46

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    43

  4. ((d))

    40

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Answer: ((a))

46

57

 The difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on Rs. X at 8.5% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 65.025. What is the value of X?

  1. ((a))

    8625

  2. ((b))

    8500

  3. ((c))

    9000

  4. ((d))

    8750

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Answer: ((a))

8625

58

If each side of a rectangular field is increased by 32%, then by how much percent does the area of the field increase?

  1. ((a))

    64%

  2. ((b))

    72.84%

  3. ((c))

    67.74%

  4. ((d))

    74.24%

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Answer: ((a))

64%

59

A man gets a discount of 32% and then 25% on his shopping bill of Rs. 5000. What is the total discount percentage he got?

  1. ((a))

    57%

  2. ((b))

    49%

  3. ((c))

    7%

  4. ((d))

    45%

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Answer: ((a))

57%

60

If a person invests Rs. 33250 in an account that yields 7.4% p.a. simple interest, then how much (in Rs.) does he has after 5 years?

  1. ((a))

    45552.5

  2. ((b))

    12302.5

  3. ((c))

    42255.25

  4. ((d))

    47552.75

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Answer: ((a))

45552.5

61

A sum of Rs. 12,500 is distributed among A, B, C and D such that A gets Rs. 800 more than what B gets, C gets twice of what B gets and D gets Rs. 900 more than what A gets. The ratio in which D, C, B and A receive the sums is:

  1. ((a))

    28 : 40 : 20 : 37

  2. ((b))

    28 : 20 : 40 : 37

  3. ((c))

    37 : 20 : 40 : 28

  4. ((d))

    37 : 40 : 20 : 28

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Answer: ((a))

28 : 40 : 20 : 37

62

The three numbers A, B, C are in the ratio 1/2 : 2/3 : 3/4. The different between greatest and smallest numbers is 21. The three numbers A, B and C respectively are:

  1. ((a))

    56, 42, 63

  2. ((b))

    63, 56, 42

  3. ((c))

    42, 63, 56

  4. ((d))

    42, 56, 63

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Answer: ((a))

56, 42, 63

63

If 7 men and 4 women working together can do five times as much work per hour as one man and one woman together, then the ratio of the work done by a man and that of a woman for a given time is:

  1. ((a))

    2 : 3

  2. ((b))

    3 : 2

  3. ((c))

    2 : 1

  4. ((d))

    1 : 2

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Answer: ((a))

2 : 3

64

The average of six numbers is 36. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 37. What is the excluded number?

  1. ((a))

    37

  2. ((b))

    36

  3. ((c))

    35.5

  4. ((d))

    31

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37

65

A train X running at 72 km/h crosses another train Y running at 54 km/h in opposite direction in 15 seconds. If the length of Y is two-fifth that of X, then what is the length (in meter) of X?

  1. ((a))

    375

  2. ((b))

    150

  3. ((c))

    300

  4. ((d))

    225

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Answer: ((a))

375

66

The average of 7 consecutive numbers is 20. The largest of these numbers is:

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    21

  4. ((d))

    23

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

67

A trader marks his goods at 35% above the cost price. He sells 80% of the goods at the marked price and rest, he sells by allowing 35% discount on the marked price. His profit percent is:

  1. ((a))

    27.55

  2. ((b))

    25.55

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    35

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Answer: ((a))

27.55

68

A student covers a distance by cycle at 6 km/h. He returns to the starting point in a bus at a speed of 42 km/h. The average speed (in km/h) for the entire journey is:

  1. ((a))

    12.75

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    10.25

  4. ((d))

    10.5

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Answer: ((a))

12.75

69

A sum of Rs. 825 is lent in the beginning of a year at a certain rate of interest. After 8 months, a sum of Rs. 412.50 more is lent but at the rate twice the former. At the end of the year, Rs. 35.75 is earned as interest from both the loans. What was the original rate of interest?

  1. ((a))

    3%

  2. ((b))

    2.6%

  3. ((c))

    3.50%

  4. ((d))

    3.15%

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Answer: ((a))

3%

70

There are 1550 boys and girls in a school. The number of girls exceeds the number of boys by 500. What is the percentage (to the nearest integer) of girls in the school?

  1. ((a))

    67%

  2. ((b))

    66%

  3. ((c))

    64%

  4. ((d))

    65%

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Answer: ((a))

67%

71

If a nine-digit number 785x3678y is divisible by 72, then the value of (7x – 5y) is:

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

72

If the seven-digit number 5x634y2 is divisible by 88 such that x ≠ y, then what is the value of (2y – 3x)?

  1. ((a))

    13

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13

73

A shopkeeper earns a profit of 15% on selling a book at 15% discount on the printed price. The ratio of the cost price and the printed price of the book is:

  1. ((a))

    20 : 23

  2. ((b))

    23 : 20

  3. ((c))

    23 : 17

  4. ((d))

    17 : 23

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Answer: ((a))

20 : 23

74

A can finish a work in 15 days and B can do the same work in twice the time taken by A. Then, working together, what part of the same work they can finish in five days?

  1. ((a))

    1/2

  2. ((b))

    4/5

  3. ((c))

    1/3

  4. ((d))

    1/5

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Answer: ((a))

1/2

75

 If a person sells a pen drive for Rs. 3192, making a profit of 33%, then the cost price (in Rs.) of the pen drive is:

  1. ((a))

    2400

  2. ((b))

    2800

  3. ((c))

    2750

  4. ((d))

    3000

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Answer: ((a))

2400

English Language (25 questions)

76

Identify the word that is misspelt.

  1. ((a))

    Reality

  2. ((b))

    Multiple

  3. ((c))

    Speciality

  4. ((d))

    Acomodate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reality

Read the passage and answer the questions given below it. 

We are all aware of the danger posed to our lives by pollution. The evidence on pollution's dangers is powerful. It is linked not just to breathing problems but also to increased rates of heart attacks, strokes, cancer, dementia, premature birth and much more. Those who live with polluted air are more likely to die prematurely. It is especially important to protect those most vulnerable to dirty air's effects — children, older people and those with heart or lung conditions. Here are some things we can do to help protect ourselves and our family. One can begin by choosing one's route wisely. There are variations in pollution levels, within the same city — even the same neighborhood. It has been found that individuals take in different amounts of toxic air, depending on exactly where they live, and where their routines take them. This insight can help us to limit the pollution we are exposed to. When walking, running or biking, "the things you can vary are, where do you go and when do you go," said Darby Jack, Associate Professor of Environmental Health at Columbia University. By doing these two things we can bring about a reduction in exposure to pollution. Limiting exposure is particularly important during exercise, when we take in more air. 

Thus staying clear of the busiest roads, even just by choosing a parallel route a block away, can halve the pollution one breathes in. Route choice is as important for drivers as for pedestrians, since exhaust fumes can become even more concentrated inside a car. Being careful about the time of day one travels can also be very helpful in protecting oneself against pollution. It has been found that travelling at less polluted times helps greatly because rush hours, as we all know, generally bring pollution peaks. "It's basically about awareness," said Frank Kelly, director of the Environmental Research Group at King's College, London. "You need to understand where you're being exposed the most, and then you need to be able to take measures to avoid that."

77

Select the correct option.

Air pollution is especially dangerous for

  1. ((a))

    pedestrians, cylcists and bus drivers

  2. ((b))

    elderly, children and people with lung problems

  3. ((c))

    men and women above fifty

  4. ((d))

    doctors who deal with respiratory diseases

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

pedestrians, cylcists and bus drivers

78

Select the correct option,

If we select our route carefully we can

  1. ((a))

    interact with our neighbours

  2. ((b))

    halve the pollution we breathe in

  3. ((c))

    get a free ride to work

  4. ((d))

    find out about new car pools easily

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

interact with our neighbours

79

Select the correct option.

Choosing the timing of our daily routine is important because one can

  1. ((a))

    relax and use the mobile

  2. ((b))

    get very good bargains

  3. ((c))

    enjoy driving on empty roads

  4. ((d))

    avoid peak hour pollution

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

relax and use the mobile

80

Select the option that is incorrect.

  1. ((a))

    There is nothing we can do to limit our exposure to pollution

  2. ((b))

    Becoming more aware about pollution can help fight pollution

  3. ((c))

    The route and timing of everyday travel can make a difference.

  4. ((d))

    One must limit exposure to pollution especially while exercising

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

There is nothing we can do to limit our exposure to pollution

81

Select the correct option.

It is not safe to be inside an air-conditioned car because

  1. ((a))

    we get exposed to other people's infections

  2. ((b))

    the congestion can trigger a heart attack

  3. ((c))

    the car can overheat and explode

  4. ((d))

    it can be more toxic than outside

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

we get exposed to other people's infections

82

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

Let's discuss what happened. Don't beat about the bush.

  1. ((a))

    be very secretive and hide things

  2. ((b))

    avoid talking about what is important

  3. ((c))

    talk rudely and loudly

  4. ((d))

    confide about one's feelings

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Answer: ((a))

be very secretive and hide things

83

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

My leaving the job with an NGO proved a blessing in disguise as I got a better job.

  1. ((a))

    something that seems bad turns out to be good

  2. ((b))

    something that seems good turns out to be bad

  3. ((c))

    disguises can be blessings

  4. ((d))

    Sometimes blessings are not good

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Answer: ((a))

something that seems bad turns out to be good

84

Identify the word that is misspelt.

  1. ((a))

    whisper

  2. ((b))

    breath

  3. ((c))

    seperate

  4. ((d))

    reveal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

whisper

85

Select the correct Passive Voice form of the sentence.

Bhula served delicious food to the guests.

  1. ((a))

    Bhula has been serving delicious food to the guests

  2. ((b))

    Delicious food was being served by Bhula to the guests

  3. ((c))

    Bhula had served delicious food to the guests

  4. ((d))

    Delicious food was served to the guests by Bhula

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Answer: ((a))

Bhula has been serving delicious food to the guests

86

Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

My foreign guests really ______ the Indian food we served last night.

  1. ((a))

    was enjoying

  2. ((b))

    enjoying

  3. ((c))

    enjoyed

  4. ((d))

    were enjoyed

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Answer: ((a))

was enjoying

87

Select the correct Indirect form of the sentence.

Ravi said, "Juhi has gone to the ATM to withdraw money."

  1. ((a))

    Ravi says that Juhi has gone to the ATM to withdraw money

  2. ((b))

    Ravi said, Juhi is gone to the ATM to withdraw money

  3. ((c))

    Ravi says Juhi will have gone to the ATM to withdraw money

  4. ((d))

    Ravi said that Juhi had gone to the ATM to withdraw money

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ravi says that Juhi has gone to the ATM to withdraw money

88

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

AGITATED

  1. ((a))

    sure

  2. ((b))

    lazy

  3. ((c))

    confident

  4. ((d))

    upset

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Answer: ((a))

sure

89

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

Far away from other places

  1. ((a))

    crowded

  2. ((b))

    scenic

  3. ((c))

    wonderful

  4. ((d))

    isolated

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Answer: ((a))

crowded

90

Identify the word that is spelt correctly.

  1. ((a))

    quietely

  2. ((b))

    famly

  3. ((c))

    immediately

  4. ((d))

    homly

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Answer: ((a))

quietely

91

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

DEVELOPED

  1. ((a))

    artistic

  2. ((b))

    backward

  3. ((c))

    progressive

  4. ((d))

    modern

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Answer: ((a))

artistic

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

WanderTrust is a unique travel company that (1)_____ domestic and international trips.

These personalised 'blind' trips, (2)_____ the destination and itinerary a secret (3) _____ the customer till a day before (4) ______ journey. The pressure of planning (5) ______ off the shoulder of the client.

92

Select the correct option to fill in the blank no. 1

  1. ((a))

    offers

  2. ((b))

    offering

  3. ((c))

    offered

  4. ((d))

    offer

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Answer: ((a))

offers

93

Select the correct option to fill in the blank no. 2

  1. ((a))

    make

  2. ((b))

    start

  3. ((c))

    keep

  4. ((d))

    remain

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Answer: ((a))

make

94

Select the correct option to fill in the blank no. 3

  1. ((a))

    till

  2. ((b))

    with

  3. ((c))

    from

  4. ((d))

    to

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Answer: ((a))

till

95

Select the correct option to fill in the blank no. 4

  1. ((a))

    many

  2. ((b))

    the

  3. ((c))

    an

  4. ((d))

    some

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Answer: ((a))

many

96

Select the correct option to fill in the blank no. 5

  1. ((a))

    was completely

  2. ((b))

    will be complete

  3. ((c))

    is completely

  4. ((d))

    had completed

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

was completely

97

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

Suggesting that something unpleasant is likely to happen

  1. ((a))

    promising

  2. ((b))

    ominous

  3. ((c))

    auspicious

  4. ((d))

    providential

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Answer: ((a))

promising

98

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

ELIMINATE

  1. ((a))

    offer

  2. ((b))

    grow

  3. ((c))

    remove

  4. ((d))

    refuse

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Answer: ((a))

offer

99

Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

At what time ______ you return from office last night?

  1. ((a))

    does

  2. ((b))

    did

  3. ((c))

    do

  4. ((d))

    were

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Answer: ((a))

does

100

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

NORMAL

  1. ((a))

    boring

  2. ((b))

    strange

  3. ((c))

    natural

  4. ((d))

    average

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Answer: ((a))

boring

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