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SSC Selection Post Matric Level Official Paper (Held on: 2 Aug 2022 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

In a code language, 'MOBILE' is written as ‘8$2%£@’, ‘DRAPE’ is written as ‘9#+▪@’ and ‘CRUEL’ is written as ‘6#3@£’. How will 'CRAMP' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    6#+%£

  2. ((b))

    93@%£

  3. ((c))

    6#+8▪

  4. ((d))

    93@8▪

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Answer: ((a))

6#+%£

2

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters / number of consonants / vowels in the word.)

Bull : Cow :: Cock : ?

  1. ((a))

    Chick

  2. ((b))

    Hen

  3. ((c))

    Duck

  4. ((d))

    Doe

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Answer: ((a))

Chick

3

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the following blanks, will complete the letter-series.

S _ P _ T _ R _ Q T _ R P _ T S _ P Q _

  1. ((a))

    RPSPSQRT

  2. ((b))

    RQSPSQRT

  3. ((c))

    RQPPSQRT

  4. ((d))

    RPSPSRPT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RPSPSQRT

4

In a code language, ‘FREQUENT’ is written as ‘6 - 18 - 5 - 17 - 21 - 5 - 14 - 20’ and ‘DANGER’ is written as ‘4 - 1 - 14 -  7 - 5 - 18’. How will ‘SOLITUDE’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    19 - 15 - 12 - 9 - 20 - 21 - 4 - 5

  2. ((b))

    18 - 15 - 12 - 8 - 20 - 21 - 4 - 5

  3. ((c))

    19 - 15 - 12 - 9 - 21 - 20 - 4 - 5

  4. ((d))

    18 - 15 - 12 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 4 - 5

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Answer: ((a))

19 - 15 - 12 - 9 - 20 - 21 - 4 - 5

5

In a certain code language, 'HAPPY’ is written as 'JBRQA' and 'MACRO' is written as 'OBESQ'. How will 'MATES' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    OBVFU

  2. ((b))

    OBVFV

  3. ((c))

    OBWFU

  4. ((d))

    OBVGU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OBVFU

6

Pointing to a person in a photograph, a man, Naren, said, “Her daughter’s son is my daughter’s brother.” How is the person related to Naren?

  1. ((a))

    Wife

  2. ((b))

    Sister

  3. ((c))

    Mother-in-law

  4. ((d))

    Daughter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wife

7

 In a certain code language, ‘NOVEL’ is written as ‘SSYGM’, and ‘MUSIC’ is written as ‘RYVKD’. How will ‘ORDER’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    TVGGS

  2. ((b))

    TVGHT

  3. ((c))

    TVGHS

  4. ((d))

    TVGGT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

TVGGS

8

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the following blanks, will complete the letter-series.

P O _ _ Y _ _ I U Y _ O I _ Y P O _ U _

  1. ((a))

    UIPOPUIY

  2. ((b))

    IOPUPUIY

  3. ((c))

    IOPUPOIY

  4. ((d))

    IUPOPUIY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UIPOPUIY

9

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 planks are woods.

Some woods are glasses

Conclusions:

I. Some planks are glasses.

II. All planks are glasses.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

10

Which of the given letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?

CEYS, EIAV, GMCY, ?, KUGE

  1. ((a))

    IQEB

  2. ((b))

    JRGB

  3. ((c))

    IRGB

  4. ((d))

    JQEB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IQEB

11

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

16, 18, 24, 36, ?, 86

  1. ((a))

    76

  2. ((b))

    66

  3. ((c))

    56

  4. ((d))

    46

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

76

12

In a certain code language, ‘PEOPLE’ is written as ‘5’ and ‘ACADEMIC’ is written as ‘7’. How will ‘PRESIDENT’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

13

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

First row: 61, 21, 185

Second row: 43, 26, 164

Third row: 39, 16, ?

(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

  1. ((a))

    144

  2. ((b))

    126

  3. ((c))

    123

  4. ((d))

    156

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

144

14

Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?

PST, MPQ, JMN, GJK, ?

  1. ((a))

    DHG

  2. ((b))

    CFG

  3. ((c))

    DGH

  4. ((d))

    CGH

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DHG

15

P & Q’ means ‘P is the sister of Q’.

‘P % Q’ means ‘P is the brother of Q’.

‘P $ Q’ means ‘P is the mother of Q’.

‘P = Q’ means ‘P is the father of Q’.

If A = B $ C & D % E, then how is D related to A?

  1. ((a))

    Son’s daughter

  2. ((b))

    Daughter’s son

  3. ((c))

    Son’s son

  4. ((d))

    Daughter’s daughter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Son’s daughter

16

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

63 – 3 + 45 ÷ 15 × 2 = 36

  1. ((a))

    × and – 

  2. ((b))

    – and ÷

  3. ((c))

    ÷ and × 

  4. ((d))
    • and × 
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

× and – 

17

In a certain code language, ‘ABACUS’ is written as ‘BCBTVD’ and 'GENDER' is written as 'OFHSFE'. How will ‘IMPACT’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    QUNJDB

  2. ((b))

    QJNDBU

  3. ((c))

    QNJUDB

  4. ((d))

    JBDQNU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QUNJDB

18

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

CURE, EXUG, ?, IDAK, KGDM

  1. ((a))

    HCYJ

  2. ((b))

    HAXI

  3. ((c))

    GAXI

  4. ((d))

    HMTR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HCYJ

19

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:

Some games are toys.

All blocks are games.

Conclusions:

I. Some blocks are toys.

II. All blocks are toys.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

20

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.

  1. Frame
  2. Friction
  3. Fraction
  4. Freight
  5. Fragile
  6. Freedom
  1. ((a))

    2, 3, 5, 1, 6, 4

  2. ((b))

    3, 5, 1, 4, 6, 2

  3. ((c))

    3, 5, 6, 1, 4, 2

  4. ((d))

    3, 5, 1, 6, 4, 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2, 3, 5, 1, 6, 4

21

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

  1. Branches
  2. Leaves
  3. Roots
  4. Stem
  5. Flowers
  1. ((a))

    3, 4, 2, 5, 1

  2. ((b))

    3, 4, 1, 2, 5

  3. ((c))

    3, 1, 4, 2, 5

  4. ((d))

    2, 3, 5, 4, 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3, 4, 2, 5, 1

22

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:

Some tunes are songs.

All tunes are melodies.

Conclusions:

I. No song is a melody.

II. All songs are melodies.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

23

In a certain code language, 'TRUMPET' is written as 'TRMUEPT' and 'PICCOLO' is written as 'PICCLOO'. How will 'BASSOON' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    BASSOON

  2. ((b))

    BAOOSSN

  3. ((c))

    BASOSON

  4. ((d))

    BSSOOAN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BASSOON

24

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

FEUDALS : DUEFSLA :: FREIGHT : IERFTHG :: QUARTER : ?

  1. ((a))

    RAUQRET

  2. ((b))

    RACQUET

  3. ((c))

    RUAQRET

  4. ((d))

    RAUQERT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RAUQRET

25

In a code language, 'BURPS' is written as ‘DXVUY’ and ‘TARDEN’ is written as ‘VDVIKU’. How will 'GUARD’' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    JXFVJ

  2. ((b))

    IXEWJ

  3. ((c))

    JYEWK

  4. ((d))

    IYFWK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JXFVJ

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

In the temples built by the Gupta rulers in ancient India, which of the following parts was the idol of the main deity installed?

  1. ((a))

    Garbhagriha

  2. ((b))

    Mandapa

  3. ((c))

    Jagati

  4. ((d))

    Shikhara

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Garbhagriha

27

Western disturbances cause: 

  1. ((a))

    rainfall during winters in the south part of India

  2. ((b))

    rainfall during summers in the north west part of India

  3. ((c))

    rainfall during winters in the north west part of India

  4. ((d))

    rainfall during summers in the north east part of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

rainfall during winters in the south part of India

28

In 2019, which mission - mode water conservation campaign was launched for water - stressed districts regarding awareness and improvement of water conservation interventions?

  1. ((a))

    National Rural Drinking Water Programme

  2. ((b))

    Swajal Scheme

  3. ((c))

    Jal Shakti Abhiyan

  4. ((d))

    Jal Jeevan Mission

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

National Rural Drinking Water Programme

29

The initiative of ‘Shatabdi Sankalp’ by the government of India is associated with which of the following National festivals?

  1. ((a))

    Ambedkar Jayanti

  2. ((b))

    Independence Day

  3. ((c))

    Gandhi Jayanti

  4. ((d))

    Republic Day

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ambedkar Jayanti

30

The ICC under-19 World Cup Cricket – 2022 tournament was held in _________.

  1. ((a))

    England

  2. ((b))

    West Indies

  3. ((c))

    New Zealand

  4. ((d))

    Australia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

England

31

What was India’s sex ratio in 1951?

  1. ((a))

    930 females per 1000 males 

  2. ((b))

    946 females per 1000 males

  3. ((c))

    929 females per 1000 males

  4. ((d))

    943 females per 1000 males

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

930 females per 1000 males 

32

In February 2022, which state government tabled a bill in the state assembly that has provisions for up to 10 - year jail term and a fine of up to Rs. 10 crore for anyone found guilty of leaking question paper in government examinations?

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Gujarat

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Madya Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan

33

The Great Bath of Mohenjo - Daro was built with which material?

  1. ((a))

    Sandstone

  2. ((b))

    Marble

  3. ((c))

    Brick

  4. ((d))

    Granite

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sandstone

34

Bahauddin Dagar is associated with which musical instrument?

  1. ((a))

    Sarod

  2. ((b))

    Sitar

  3. ((c))

    Flute

  4. ((d))

    Rudra Veena

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sarod

35

 The ‘Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in which Indian state?

  1. ((a))

    Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Tripura

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Karnataka

36

The agreement signed between Congress and Muslim League that paved the way for joint political campaign for both the Hindus and the Muslims is known as:

  1. ((a))

    Cabinet Mission Plan

  2. ((b))

    Lucknow Pact

  3. ((c))

    Poona Pact

  4. ((d))

    Wavell Plan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cabinet Mission Plan

37

 Among the following Sufi saints, whose dargah is located at Ajmer? 

  1. ((a))

    Bahauddin Zakariya

  2. ((b))

    Fariduddin Ganjshaka

  3. ((c))

    Ali Hujwiri

  4. ((d))

    Moin - ud - din Chishti

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bahauddin Zakariya

38

Which enzyme is present in pancreatic juice?

  1. ((a))

    Pepsin

  2. ((b))

    Amylase

  3. ((c))

    Bile

  4. ((d))

    Maltase

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pepsin

39

What was the name of the mascot of the Paralympics - 2020 ?

  1. ((a))

    Someity

  2. ((b))

    Miraitowa

  3. ((c))

    Bing DwenDwen

  4. ((d))

    Soohorang

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Someity

40

The Ryotwari system was started first in which of the following Presidencies of British India?

  1. ((a))

    Bombay

  2. ((b))

    Burma

  3. ((c))

    Bengal

  4. ((d))

    Madras

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bombay

41

 Cholesterol rich food can lead to:

  1. ((a))

    muscular dystrophy

  2. ((b))

    weak bones and muscles

  3. ((c))

    cardiovascular disease

  4. ((d))

    dementia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

muscular dystrophy

42

How many Fundamental Duties are given in the Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

43

Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair, born in Kerala, was a ________ dancer

  1. ((a))

    Kathak

  2. ((b))

    Kuchipudi

  3. ((c))

    Mohiniyattam

  4. ((d))

    Kathakali

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kathak

44

The Dhamek Stupa is located in which Indian state?

  1. ((a))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Himachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arunachal Pradesh

45

In the state assembly elections held in February - March 2022, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) formed the government in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Goa

  2. ((b))

    Manipur

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Punjab

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Goa

46

Which committee estimated poverty on the basis of nutritional requirements?

  1. ((a))

    Thakurdas Committee

  2. ((b))

    Tendulkar Committee

  3. ((c))

    Lakdawala Committee

  4. ((d))

    Alagh Committee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Thakurdas Committee

47

Which of the following festivals is associated with the wedding of Goddess Meenakshi celebrated majorly in Tamil Nadu?

  1. ((a))

    Porag

  2. ((b))

    Saga Dawa

  3. ((c))

    Bihula

  4. ((d))

    Chithirai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Porag

48

Which of the following is an autobiography of the Indian politician Lal Krishna Advani?

  1. ((a))

    My Country My Life

  2. ((b))

    Wandering in Many Worlds

  3. ((c))

    Unbreakable

  4. ((d))

    One Life Is Not Enough

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

My Country My Life

49

Myopia is also known as: 

  1. ((a))

    near - sightedness

  2. ((b))

    distance - sightedness

  3. ((c))

    long - sightedness

  4. ((d))

    plane - sightedness

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

near - sightedness

50

Who was appointed as the Chief Economic Advisor of India in January 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Dr V Anantha Nageswaran

  2. ((b))

    Raghuram Rajan

  3. ((c))

    Arvind Subramanian

  4. ((d))

    Krishnamurthy Subramanian

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dr V Anantha Nageswaran

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

Amit can complete a piece of work in 4 days and Raju can complete the same in 6 days. How long will they take, if both Amit and Raju work together?

  1. ((a))

    135days\rm1\frac{3}{5}days

  2. ((b))

    225days\rm2\frac{2}{5}days

  3. ((c))

    525days\rm5\frac{2}{5}days

  4. ((d))

    315days\rm3\frac{1}{5}days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

135days\rm1\frac{3}{5}days

52

Ramesh covered a total distance of 275 km on bike. For the first three hours, his speed was 65 km/h and for the rest of the journey his speed came down to 40 km/h. Find the average speed of the bike.

  1. ((a))

    65 km/h

  2. ((b))

    55 km/h

  3. ((c))

    75 km/h

  4. ((d))

    45 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65 km/h

53

In an election of college students’ president, a total of 2500 votes were polled. Akshit, Sumit and Rajni were contesting for the election.10% of the total votes were rejected due to different reasons. Akshit received half of the votes received by Sumit. The average of Akshit’s and Sumit’s votes was equal to Rajni’s votes. How many votes did Akshit receive?

  1. ((a))

    600

  2. ((b))

    1000

  3. ((c))

    500

  4. ((d))

    555

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

600

54

On what sum of money will the difference between simple interest and compound interest for 2 years at 10% per annum be equal to Rs.250?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 25,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 45,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 20,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 35,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 25,000

55

Sudhir runs a certain distance at a speed of 13 km/h for 7 minutes. He again walks for 7 minutes at a speed of 3 km/h. What is his average speed for the whole journey?

  1. ((a))

    4 km/h

  2. ((b))

    7 km/h

  3. ((c))

    8 km/h

  4. ((d))

    6 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 km/h

56

How many prime numbers are there between 30 to 85?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    13

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

57

The current population of a town is 50,000. If it is growing at 6%, compounded every year, what will be the population of the town after two years?

  1. ((a))

    56000

  2. ((b))

    56280

  3. ((c))

    56080

  4. ((d))

    56180

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

56000

58

The fourth proportional of 24, 32 and 36 is:

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    46

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

59

In a discount scheme, there is 35% discount on the marked price of Rs.4,800, but the sale is finalised at Rs.2,184 only. What additional discount did the customer get?

  1. ((a))

    34%

  2. ((b))

    30%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    42%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34%

60

A person buys a ceiling fan for Rs. 1,600 and sells it at a loss of 18%. What is the selling price of the ceiling fan?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,312

  2. ((b))

    Rs.1,314

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1.316

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,310

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,312

61

The third proportional to 0.009 and 0.6 is:

  1. ((a))

    0.004

  2. ((b))

    0.54

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.004

62

In what ratio must sugar at the rate of Rs. 41/kg be mixed with sugar at the rate of Rs. 55/kg so that the mixture is worth Rs. 49/kg?

  1. ((a))

    5 ∶ 6

  2. ((b))

    2 ∶ 3

  3. ((c))

    4 ∶ 5

  4. ((d))

    3 ∶ 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 ∶ 6

63

What is the value of 0.123‾0.12\overline3 in vulgar fraction ?

  1. ((a))

    34190\frac{341}{90}

  2. ((b))

    111900\frac{111}{900}

  3. ((c))

    311900\frac{311}{900}

  4. ((d))

    3444900\frac{3444}{900}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34190\frac{341}{90}

64

In an election there were only two candidates. 20% of the voters did not cast their votes and 1000 votes were declared invalid. The winner, by obtaining 70% of the total valid votes, defeated his rival by 1200 votes. The total number of voters in the election was ________.

  1. ((a))

    8000

  2. ((b))

    6000

  3. ((c))

    7000

  4. ((d))

    5000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8000

65

 A chair is bought for Rs. 800 and sold for Rs. 750. Find the loss percentage.

  1. ((a))

    6.25%

  2. ((b))

    7.05%

  3. ((c))

    62.5%

  4. ((d))

    5.25%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.25%

66

The speeds of three cars are in the ratio of 5 ∶ 4 ∶ 3. What is the ratio between the time taken by these cars to cover the same distance?

  1. ((a))

    8 ∶ 10 ∶ 12

  2. ((b))

    10 ∶ 12 ∶ 20

  3. ((c))

    11 ∶ 15 ∶ 25

  4. ((d))

    12 ∶ 15 ∶ 20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 ∶ 10 ∶ 12

67

A can work twice as fast as B. If they complete a work together in 18 days, then in how many days will B alone complete the same work?

  1. ((a))

    52

  2. ((b))

    54

  3. ((c))

    56

  4. ((d))

    58

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52

68

60% of the diameter of a hemisphere measures 8.4 cm. What is its volume (in cm3, rounded of f to the nearest tens)? (Take π = 227\frac{22}{7})

  1. ((a))

    840

  2. ((b))

    1440

  3. ((c))

    630

  4. ((d))

    720

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Answer: ((a))

840

69

A successive discount of 11%, 10% and 30% is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    46.26%

  2. ((b))

    42.93%

  3. ((c))

    43.93%

  4. ((d))

    56.07%

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Answer: ((a))

46.26%

70

Ramesh walks a certain distance and rides back in 5 hours 45 minutes. If he could ride both ways in 3 hours 30 minutes, find the time required by Ramesh to walk both ways 

  1. ((a))

    5 hours 

  2. ((b))

    7 hours 

  3. ((c))

    6 hours

  4. ((d))

    8 hours

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Answer: ((a))

5 hours 

71

Find the difference between compound interest and simple interest for 2 years at 10% p.a. on a sum of Rs. 400.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 4

  2. ((b))

     Rs. 3

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 5

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 4

72

The perimeter of a square is 168 metres. What is its area?

  1. ((a))

    1764 m2

  2. ((b))

    1784 m2

  3. ((c))

    1448 m2

  4. ((d))

    1884 m2

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Answer: ((a))

1764 m2

73

The average marks obtained by 60 students in a certain examination are 35. If the average marks of the students who passed are 39, and that of the students who failed are 15, how many students passed the examination?

  1. ((a))

    60

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    55

  4. ((d))

    45

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Answer: ((a))

60

74

In an election between two candidates, 90% of the voters cast their votes, out of which 5% of the votes were declared invalid. A candidate got 12825 votes, which were 75% of the total valid votes. Find the total number of voters enrolled in that election.

  1. ((a))

    15825

  2. ((b))

    16525

  3. ((c))

    20000

  4. ((d))

    18000

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Answer: ((a))

15825

75

The marked price of mustard oil is 10% more than its cost price. At what per cent less than the marked price should it be sold, to have no profit and no loss?

  1. ((a))

    93119\frac{3}{11} %

  2. ((b))

    92119\frac{2}{11} %

  3. ((c))

    91119\frac{1}{11} %

  4. ((d))

    94119\frac{4}{11} %

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Answer: ((a))

93119\frac{3}{11} %

English Language (25 questions)

76

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The henna design on her hand was really ________.

  1. ((a))

    compatible

  2. ((b))

    reversible

  3. ((c))

    solid

  4. ((d))

    intricate

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Answer: ((a))

compatible

77

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

It is important to imediately report a bullying incident to the trusted elders.

  1. ((a))

    imediately

  2. ((b))

    trusted

  3. ((c))

    incident

  4. ((d))

    bullying

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Answer: ((a))

imediately

78

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

The newsreader said that he was there for a heartfelt apology for making such a comment.

  1. ((a))

    The newsreader said, “I am here for a heartfelt apology for making such a comment.”

  2. ((b))

    The newsreader said, “I do come here for a heartfelt apology for making such a comment.”

  3. ((c))

    The newsreader said, “I have been here for a heartfelt apology for making such a comment.”

  4. ((d))

    The newsreader said, “I was here for a heartfelt apology for making such a comment.”

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Answer: ((a))

The newsreader said, “I am here for a heartfelt apology for making such a comment.”

79

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Amaze

  1. ((a))

    Assure

  2. ((b))

    Praise

  3. ((c))

    Commit

  4. ((d))

    Astonish

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Answer: ((a))

Assure

80

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

The battery of the car has been used by the boy for his games.

  1. ((a))

    The boy might have used the battery of the car for his games.

  2. ((b))

    The boy used the battery of the car for his games.

  3. ((c))

    The boy has used the battery of the car for his games.

  4. ((d))

    The boy was using the battery of the car for his games.

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Answer: ((a))

The boy might have used the battery of the car for his games.

81

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

One should __________ one’s promises.

  1. ((a))

    take

  2. ((b))

    keep

  3. ((c))

    hide

  4. ((d))

    give

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Answer: ((a))

take

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Lack of moral values, character-building incentives and good cultural values accounts for the present crisis prevalent in Indian scenario. Today, we find that even the persons in the most powerful positions have become an accomplice of a corrupt culture even though they are well-educated and well-reputed for their scholarship. The tragedy is this that even after independence, Indian society could not lay down the foundations strong enough to evolve an effective leadership which could give a new direction to the people. The perennial fact still remains that no system of government can be successful until strong emphasis is placed on moral values in the society. It can be done through creating a proper climate—an environment where these values can grow fully and are not stifled in the cruel grasp of corruption.

82

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the following word:

PREVALENT

  1. ((a))

    Common

  2. ((b))

    Rare

  3. ((c))

    Nonvalent

  4. ((d))

    Pervasive

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Answer: ((a))

Common

83

What is the style used in writing the given passage?

  1. ((a))

    Narrative

  2. ((b))

    Dramatic

  3. ((c))

    Descriptive

  4. ((d))

    Argumentative

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Answer: ((a))

Narrative

84

Select from among the given options the most appropriate title for the passage.

  1. ((a))

    Cultural System

  2. ((b))

    Lack of Moral Values

  3. ((c))

    Indian Society

  4. ((d))

    Significance of culture 

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Answer: ((a))

Cultural System

85

 Which of the following facts is mentioned in the given passage? 

  1. ((a))

    Lack of effective leadership resulted in the failure of Indian society to provide a new direction to its people.

  2. ((b))

    For a successful system of governance, moral values are not essential.

  3. ((c))

    Government is responsible for the moral and cultural behaviour of people.

  4. ((d))

    Moral and cultural values account for the crisis in Indian society.

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Answer: ((a))

Lack of effective leadership resulted in the failure of Indian society to provide a new direction to its people.

86

Select the most appropriate synonym for the following word:

INCENTIVE

  1. ((a))

    Inducement

  2. ((b))

    Intensive

  3. ((c))

    Extensive

  4. ((d))

    Strong

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Answer: ((a))

Inducement

87

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The ability to laughter is peculiar to mankind.

  1. ((a))

    ability to laugh

  2. ((b))

    ability to laughing

  3. ((c))

    ability to laughed

  4. ((d))

    ability to laughable

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Answer: ((a))

ability to laugh

88

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Prejudice

  1. ((a))

    Prophecy

  2. ((b))

    Influence

  3. ((c))

    Fairness

  4. ((d))

    Preconception

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Answer: ((a))

Prophecy

89

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Promise

  2. ((b))

    Custom

  3. ((c))

    Strength

  4. ((d))

    Polution

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Answer: ((a))

Promise

90

Direction: In the following sentence, an idiom is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence.

The scheme says nothing new; it doesn't break new ground.

  1. ((a))

    To look into your own matter

  2. ((b))

    To do something that you should not be doing

  3. ((c))

    Out of operational conditions

  4. ((d))

    To do something innovative

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Answer: ((a))

To look into your own matter

91

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Rarely

  1. ((a))

    Frequently

  2. ((b))

    Every time

  3. ((c))

    Seldom

  4. ((d))

    Sometimes

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Answer: ((a))

Frequently

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

At Ferney, Voltaire entered one of the most active (1) _____ of his life. Both patriarch and lord of the manor, he developed a modern estate, sharing in the movement of agricultural reform in which the aristocracy was interested at the time. He (2) _______ not be true to himself, however, without stirring up village feuds before the magistrates on a question of tithes, as well as about the beating of one of his workmen. He renovated the church and had Deo erexit Voltaire (3) ________ on the facade. At Easter Communion, 1762, he delivered a sermon on stealing and drunkenness and repeated this sacrilegious offence in the following year, flouting the prohibition by the bishop of Annecy, in whose jurisdiction Ferney lay. He meddled in Genevan politics, taking the side of the workers, and installed a stocking factory and watchworks on his estate in order to help them. He called for the liberation of serfs in the Jura but without success, though he did succeed in suppressing the customs barrier on the road between Gex in the Jura and Geneva, the natural outlet for the produce of Gex. Such generous interventions in local politics (4) _______ him enormous popularity. In 1777, he received a popular acclamation from the people of Ferney. In 1815, the Congress of Vienna halted the annexation of Ferney to Switzerland in his honour.

His fame was now worldwide. ‘Innkeeper of Europe’—as he was called—he welcomed such literary figures as James Boswell, Giovanni Casanova, Edward Gibbon, the prince de Ligne, and the fashionable philosophers of Paris. He kept up an (5) ________ correspondence— with the philosophes, with his actresses and actors, and with those high in court circles, such as the duc de Richelieu (grandnephew of the cardinal de Richelieu), the duc de Choiseul, and Mme du Barry, Louis XV’s favourite. He renewed his correspondence with Frederick II and exchanged letters with Catherine II of Russia.

92

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  1. ((a))

    stretch

  2. ((b))

    periods

  3. ((c))

    period

  4. ((d))

    day

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Answer: ((a))

stretch

93

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

  1. ((a))

    could

  2. ((b))

    can

  3. ((c))

    should

  4. ((d))

    will

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Answer: ((a))

could

94

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

  1. ((a))

    formed

  2. ((b))

    knapped

  3. ((c))

    carved

  4. ((d))

    modelled

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Answer: ((a))

formed

95

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

  1. ((a))

    scored

  2. ((b))

    accumulated

  3. ((c))

    earned

  4. ((d))

    netted

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Answer: ((a))

scored

96

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  1. ((a))

    goodly

  2. ((b))

    grandiose

  3. ((c))

    infinite

  4. ((d))

    enormous

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Answer: ((a))

goodly

97

Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.

Geeta was appointed __________ of Physics in a reputed college in Pune.

  1. ((a))

    Porfessor

  2. ((b))

    Profesor

  3. ((c))

    Professur

  4. ((d))

    Professor

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Answer: ((a))

Porfessor

98

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

In the olden days, most of the groundwater was safe to drink because there was no contamination from industries or sewage.

  1. ((a))

    vulnerable

  2. ((b))

    edible

  3. ((c))

    useful

  4. ((d))

    potable

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Answer: ((a))

vulnerable

99

Select the most appropriate option to replace the underlined word in the given sentence.

She is so naïve.

  1. ((a))

    gullible

  2. ((b))

    silly

  3. ((c))

    illiterate

  4. ((d))

    meek

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Answer: ((a))

gullible

100

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Sit tight

  1. ((a))

    Sit straight

  2. ((b))

    Walk slowly

  3. ((c))

    Be conscious

  4. ((d))

    Wait patiently

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Answer: ((a))

Sit straight

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