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SSC Selection Post Matric Level Official Paper (Held On: 28 June, 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

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

FEDERAL : LAREDEF :: ECONOMY : ? :: GENERAL : LARENEG

  1. ((a))

    MONEYCO

  2. ((b))

    YMONOCE

  3. ((c))

    OMYNECO

  4. ((d))

    COMONEY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MONEYCO

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)

Pupils : Class :: Flowers : ?

  1. ((a))

    Brood

  2. ((b))

    Bouquet

  3. ((c))

    Rose

  4. ((d))

    Band

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brood

3

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

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)

Escape : Abscond :: Idea : ?

  1. ((a))

    Squander

  2. ((b))

    Empty

  3. ((c))

    Notion

  4. ((d))

    Artificial

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Squander

5

Three 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:

All keys are windows.

No window is a door.

Some doors are locks.

Conclusions:

I. Some locks are keys.

II. No lock is a window.

III. No door is a key

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion III follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow.

6

Three statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the given statements.

Statements:

All bottles are plastics.

Some plastics are fibres.

Some fibres are glasses.

Conclusions:

(I) Some fibres are plastics.

(II) All plastics are bottles.

(III) Some glasses are fibres.

  1. ((a))

    None of the conclusions follows 

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusions I and III follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None of the conclusions follows 

7

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

73, 57, 43, 31, ?, 13

  1. ((a))

    27

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    29

  4. ((d))

    21

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27

8

Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the sixth term

9 : 126 :: ? : 238 :: 21 : 294

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    22

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

9

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

  1. Wheat
  2. Dough
  3. Bake
  4. Grind
  5. Bread
  1. ((a))

    4, 2, 1, 3, 5

  2. ((b))

    1, 4, 2, 3, 5 

  3. ((c))

    3, 1, 5, 2, 4

  4. ((d))

    1, 4, 3, 5, 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4, 2, 1, 3, 5

10

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

FLIGHT : GHIFLT :: PERIOD : IORPED :: GARLIC : ?

  1. ((a))

    LIRGCA

  2. ((b))

    LIRGAC

  3. ((c))

    RILACG

  4. ((d))

    RILAGC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

LIRGCA

11

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

UTSR, XWVU, ?, DCBA, GFED

  1. ((a))

    BZYW

  2. ((b))

    BZYX

  3. ((c))

    AZWY

  4. ((d))

    AZYX

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BZYW

12

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13

A - B means ‘A is the wife of B’;

A + B means ‘A is the sister of B’ and

A * B means ‘A is the father of B’.

If Q - T * Y + M - K, then how is Q related to K?

  1. ((a))

    Mother-in-law

  2. ((b))

    Mother

  3. ((c))

    Sister

  4. ((d))

    Grandmother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother-in-law

14

Three 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 diamonds are stones.

Some stones are hard.

All hard are rocks.

Conclusions:

I. Some stones are diamonds.

II. All stones are hard.

III. Some hard are rocks.

  1. ((a))

    All the conclusions follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions II and III follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusions I and III follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

All the conclusions follow

15

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All pigeons are ants.

Some ants are birds.

All birds are cats.

Conclusions:

I. Some cats are pigeons.

II. Some birds are pigeons.

III. Some cats are ants.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion III follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    All conclusions follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion III follows

16

Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the sixth term

22 : 676 :: ? : 361 :: 2 : 36

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

17

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

TUBE, SXEH, ?, QDKN, PGNQ

  1. ((a))

    RAHK

  2. ((b))

    RADG

  3. ((c))

    RAKH

  4. ((d))

    RAGD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RAHK

18

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

PB_EP_UF_BU_PBUH

  1. ((a))

    UBPG

  2. ((b))

    RUPE

  3. ((c))

    URGH

  4. ((d))

    EPRU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UBPG

19

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

  1. Country
  2. Continent
  3. City
  4. Street
  5. State
  1. ((a))

    1, 2, 5, 3, 4

  2. ((b))

    1, 2, 3, 5, 4

  3. ((c))

    2, 1, 5, 3, 4

  4. ((d))

    3, 2, 1, 5, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2, 5, 3, 4

20

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

  1. Cope
  2. Cosmetic
  3. Courage
  4. Cough
  5. Course
  6. Courier
  1. ((a))

    1, 2, 4, 3, 6, 5

  2. ((b))

    1, 2, 4, 3, 5, 6

  3. ((c))

    1, 2, 4, 6, 3, 5

  4. ((d))

    2, 1, 4, 3, 6, 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2, 4, 3, 6, 5

21

‘A # B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’.

‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’.

‘A & B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’.

‘A % B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’.

If S % D # F @ G & H @ J, then how is F related to H?

  1. ((a))

    Daughter

  2. ((b))

    Son’s wife

  3. ((c))

    Daughter’s daughter

  4. ((d))

    Mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Daughter

22

‘A # B’ means ‘A is the daughter B’

‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the only son of B’.

‘A & B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’.

‘A % B’ means ‘A is the father-in-law of B’.

If P # Q @ R % S & T @ Q , then how is P related to T?

  1. ((a))

    Sister

  2. ((b))

    Mother’s sister

  3. ((c))

    Brother

  4. ((d))

    Father’s brother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sister

23

Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

In a code language, 'chores are hobbies' is written as 'tpl esr nil', 'hobbies keep me busy' is written as 'cha esr lon ane', 'busy with chores' is written as 'sia ane nil'. What is the code for the word 'with' in this language?

  1. ((a))

    sia

  2. ((b))

    ane

  3. ((c))

    cha

  4. ((d))

    tpl

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

sia

25

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation.

83 * 16 * 4 * 57 * 3

  1. ((a))

    =, ÷, +, -

  2. ((b))

    -, ×, =, ÷ 

  3. ((c))

    -, +, =, -

  4. ((d))

    -, ÷, =, +

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

=, ÷, +, -

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Zakir Hussain is renowned for playing the ________. 

  1. ((a))

    santoor

  2. ((b))

    sitar

  3. ((c))

    shehnai

  4. ((d))

    tabla

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

santoor

27

In North Indian temple architecture, which element denotes the superstructure or tower above the sanctum and the pillared mandapas?

  1. ((a))

    Kalasha

  2. ((b))

    Amalaka

  3. ((c))

    Shikhara

  4. ((d))

    Antarala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kalasha

28

Lai Haraoba is the earliest form of dance that forms the basis of all stylist dances of ________. 

  1. ((a))

    Manipur

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Punjab

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manipur

29

‘Vikramarjuna - Vijaya’ composed by Pampa was written in which of the following languages?

  1. ((a))

    Sanskrit

  2. ((b))

    Tamil

  3. ((c))

    Telugu

  4. ((d))

    Kannada

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sanskrit

30

Which of the following autobiographies was written by the Indian female poet Kamala Das, who was nominated for Nobel Prize for literature in 1984?

  1. ((a))

    My Story

  2. ((b))

    A Life Less Ordinary 

  3. ((c))

    A Life Apart

  4. ((d))

    Smritichitre: The Memoire of a Spirited Wife 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

My Story

31

Which of the following National Waterways is located in Tamil Nadu?

  1. ((a))

    National Waterway-97

  2. ((b))

    National Waterway-93

  3. ((c))

    National Waterway-98

  4. ((d))

    National Waterway-99

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

National Waterway-97

32

Pushyamitra, who was the commander of Brihadratha, the last Mauryan emperor, killed the king and established a new dynasty. Which of the following was his dynasty?

  1. ((a))

    Shunga

  2. ((b))

    Satavahana

  3. ((c))

    Chedi

  4. ((d))

    Kanva

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shunga

33

Who became the first Indian to win a silver medal in an individual section of the Para Archery World championship in February 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Pooja Jatyan

  2. ((b))

    Rakesh Kumar

  3. ((c))

    Jyothi Surekha Vennam

  4. ((d))

    Harvinder Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pooja Jatyan

34

Who among the following founded the ‘Forward Bloc’?

  1. ((a))

    Motilal Nehru

  2. ((b))

    Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. ((c))

    Subhas Chandra Bose 

  4. ((d))

    Surendranath Banerjee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Motilal Nehru

35

Identify the type of cell that is long and branched. 

  1. ((a))

    Nerve cell

  2. ((b))

    Columnar epithelial cell

  3. ((c))

    White blood cell

  4. ((d))

    Red blood cell

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nerve cell

36

In September 2021, the ‘SAATH’ initiative was launched in ________, for women associated with Self Help Groups (SHGs).

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Jammu and Kashmir

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

37

Rajya Sabha has to return the money bill to Lok Sabha with or without the recommendation within ________. 

  1. ((a))

    10 days

  2. ((b))

    30 days

  3. ((c))

    14 days

  4. ((d))

    21 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 days

38

According to standard census definition, who among the following can be categorised as a main worker in India? 

  1. ((a))

    A person who works for at least 160 days

  2. ((b))

    A person who works for at least 183 days

  3. ((c))

    A person who works for at least 200 days

  4. ((d))

    A person who works for at least 100 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A person who works for at least 160 days

39

For how many days did the Government of India launch the ‘Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan’ (GKRA), in June 2020?

  1. ((a))

    100 days

  2. ((b))

    150 days

  3. ((c))

    125 days

  4. ((d))

    200 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100 days

40

Devdas Smriti Panthi Dance Award is related to which state? 

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    Jharkhand

  4. ((d))

    Chhattisgarh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan

41

In January 2022, TS Tirumurti was in news due to:

  1. ((a))

    being nominated as the president of FIH

  2. ((b))

    assuming chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the United Nations

  3. ((c))

    becoming FIFA player of the year

  4. ((d))

    becoming the first Indian to reach the north pole

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

being nominated as the president of FIH

42

Identify the odd option in relation to the oceanic layers. 

  1. ((a))

    The Oceanic Deeps

  2. ((b))

    The Oceanic Slope

  3. ((c))

    The Continental Shelf

  4. ((d))

    The Continental Slope

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Oceanic Deeps

43

Triple point can be defined as:

  1. ((a))

    the condition of temperature under which the gaseous and liquid phases of a substance can exist in equilibrium

  2. ((b))

    the temperature at which solid is converted into liquid

  3. ((c))

    the condition of pressure under which the solid and liquid phases of a substance can exist in equilibrium

  4. ((d))

    the condition of temperature and pressure under which the gaseous, liquid and solid phases of a substance can exist in equilibrium

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the condition of temperature under which the gaseous and liquid phases of a substance can exist in equilibrium

44

The correct sequence in descending order of the following states in terms of the proved coal reserves (as of the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, 2018) is ________.

  1. ((a))

    Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand

  3. ((c))

    Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal

45

Identify an algae that undergoes anisogamous fusion of gametes. 

  1. ((a))

    Spirogyra

  2. ((b))

    Eudorina

  3. ((c))

    Volvox

  4. ((d))

    Ulothrix

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Spirogyra

46

The 2021, U-19 Asia Cup Cricket was hosted by which of the following countries?

  1. ((a))

    Qatar

  2. ((b))

    Bangladesh

  3. ((c))

    Pakistan

  4. ((d))

    UAE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Qatar

47

In which year, the Koya rebellion took place in the eastern Godavari tract?

  1. ((a))

    1882-1883

  2. ((b))

    1887-1888

  3. ((c))

    1879-1880

  4. ((d))

    1874-1875

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1882-1883

48

Who is the 50th Chief Justice of India?

  1. ((a))

    UU Lalit

  2. ((b))

    DY Chandrachud

  3. ((c))

    NV Ramana

  4. ((d))

    Sharad Arvind Bobde

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UU Lalit

49

India lifted a record-extending ________ ICC U19 World Cup title after defeating England in the final at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua in February 2022.

  1. ((a))

    fifth

  2. ((b))

    third

  3. ((c))

    sixth

  4. ((d))

    eighth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fifth

50

Fazilka Heritage Festival is an annual art, cultural and food festival celebrated in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Punjab

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Haryana

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Punjab

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

A can complete a piece of work in 12 days while B can the same work in 18 days. If they both work together, then how many days will be required to finish the work?

  1. ((a))

    6.5

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    7.2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.5

52

A vehicle travels 200 metres in 5 sec and then another 250 metres in 5 sec. What is its average speed (in meters/sec)?

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    55

  4. ((d))

    40

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

53

The annual incomes of Anand and Bharath are in the ratio 3 ∶ 5 and their annual expenses are in the ratio 1 ∶ 3. If each of them saves Rs. 10,000 at the end of the year, then the annual income of Bharath is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 25,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 12,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 15,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 30,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 25,000

54

By working 12 hours a day, 90 people can complete a work in 16 days. How much work will be left after 24 days if 70 people work for 8 hours per day?

  1. ((a))

    383 \over 8

  2. ((b))

    292 \over 9

  3. ((c))

    797 \over 9

  4. ((d))

    585 \over 8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

383 \over 8

55

To buy a car, Sahil borrowed some amount at 10% simple interest rate. He has paid some loan amount but Rs. 1,81,500 is due which he has to pay in 3 years. What will be the annual installment (in Rs.)?

  1. ((a))

    65,000

  2. ((b))

    47,000

  3. ((c))

    55,000

  4. ((d))

    54,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65,000

56

In an examination, the ratio of practical to theory marks is 3 ∶ 7. If 80% of the marks are scored in the practical and 60% of marks are scored in the theory, what is the ratio of marks scored in the theory and the practical?

  1. ((a))

    6 ∶ 7

  2. ((b))

    5 ∶ 7

  3. ((c))

    7 ∶ 4

  4. ((d))

    3 ∶ 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 ∶ 7

57

What annual installment will discharge a debt of Rs. 35,455 due in three years at 12% simple interest per annum (Installments will be paid at the end of the years)(Round off to nearest Rupee)?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 10,552

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 14,652

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 11,804

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 12,548

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 10,552

58

A solid sphere has a surface area of 616 cm2. This sphere is now cut into two hemispheres. What is the total surface area of one of the hemispheres?

  1. ((a))

    440 cm2

  2. ((b))

    462 cm2

  3. ((c))

    452 cm2

  4. ((d))

    390 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

440 cm2

59

If a shopkeeper sold one-third of his goods at a loss of 20%, then at what gain % should the remainder be sold to gain 25% on the whole transaction?

  1. ((a))

    32.5 Percent

  2. ((b))

    47.5 Percent

  3. ((c))

    20 Percent

  4. ((d))

    5 Percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32.5 Percent

60

A dishonest shopkeeper professes to sell grains at cost price, but he uses a weight of 935 g for 1 kg weight. Find his gain percentage.

  1. ((a))

    5.96%

  2. ((b))

    6.59%

  3. ((c))

    6.95%

  4. ((d))

    6.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5.96%

61

A person completes 80 km of a journey at 10 km/h and the remaining 70 km in 7 hours. His average speed for the whole journey is:

  1. ((a))

    10.5 km/h

  2. ((b))

    9 km/h

  3. ((c))

    10 km/h

  4. ((d))

    9.5 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10.5 km/h

62

The perimeter of an isosceles right-angled triangle having an area of 200 cm2 is:

  1. ((a))

    68.3 cm

  2. ((b))

    78.2 cm

  3. ((c))

    70.6 cm

  4. ((d))

    58.6 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

68.3 cm

63

The height of Ankit was 160 cm last year. In a year, his height increased by 8%. What is his height now?

  1. ((a))

    173 cm

  2. ((b))

    172.2 cm

  3. ((c))

    172.8 cm

  4. ((d))

    173.2 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

173 cm

64

In an election between two candidates, 84 votes were declared as invalid. The winning candidate secures 62% of the valid votes and wins by 96 votes. The number of votes polled is:

  1. ((a))

    424

  2. ((b))

    543

  3. ((c))

    641

  4. ((d))

    484

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

424

65

After giving two successive discounts of 30% and 40% on the marked price, an article is sold for Rs. 420. Find the marked price of the article. 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 900

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 800

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 900

66

The largest number of four digits that is divisible by 12,15 and 18 is ________.

  1. ((a))

    9450

  2. ((b))

    9900

  3. ((c))

    9000

  4. ((d))

    9750

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9450

67

Find the time taken by a 150 m long train, running at a speed of 63 km/h, to cross another train of length 100 m, running at a speed of 45 km/h in the same direction.

  1. ((a))

    40 seconds

  2. ((b))

    45 seconds

  3. ((c))

    50 seconds

  4. ((d))

    60 seconds

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Answer: ((a))

40 seconds

68

In an election between two candidates, one candidate got 60% of the valid votes. If the total number of votes polled were 8850, and 10% of the votes were invalid, then find the number of valid votes that the other candidate got.

  1. ((a))

    3816

  2. ((b))

    3186

  3. ((c))

    3681

  4. ((d))

    3618

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Answer: ((a))

3816

69

In 5 years, the simple interest on an amount of Rs. X is 2th52^{th} \over5 of the principal. The rate of interest per annum is:

  1. ((a))

    8%

  2. ((b))

    10%

  3. ((c))

    5%

  4. ((d))

    12%

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Answer: ((a))

8%

70

A book is sold at a discount of 32% and an additional discount of 25% is allowed on cash payment. If Ramesh purchased the book by paying Rs. 2,550 in cash, find the marked price of the book. 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 5,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 5,050

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 4,950

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 5,560

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 5,000

71

X,Y and Z can do a piece of work in 4 days, 5 days and 7 days, respectively. They get Rs. 415 for completing the work. If X,Y and Z have worked together to complete the work, what is X's share?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 275

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 175

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 200

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 225

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 275

72

The average of 48, 39 and y is 40. Find the value of y.

  1. ((a))

    33

  2. ((b))

    32

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    31

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Answer: ((a))

33

73

Mukesh sells almonds at the cost price but uses a false weight and thus gains a 23% profit. How many grams of almonds is he giving for 3.075 kg?

  1. ((a))

    2500

  2. ((b))

    2700

  3. ((c))

    2400

  4. ((d))

    2600

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Answer: ((a))

2500

74

In a company, the total customer calls on Monday, Wednesday and Friday are 15,500 and the total calls on Tuesday and Thursday are 12,500. The average calls on Saturday and Sunday are 7,000. What are the average calls per day in a week?

  1. ((a))

    6500

  2. ((b))

    7500

  3. ((c))

    7000

  4. ((d))

    6000

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Answer: ((a))

6500

75

In a street there are 20 dogs and cats.If the ratio between dogs and cats is 3 ∶ 2, then the number of cats is ________.

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    22

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Answer: ((a))

16

English Language (25 questions)

76

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

He said, "I will see you now".

  1. ((a))

    He said he will see you now. 

  2. ((b))

    He said he will see me now. 

  3. ((c))

    He said he would see me then.

  4. ((d))

    He said I will see you now.

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Answer: ((a))

He said he will see you now. 

77

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Tropical forests have ________ greenery.

  1. ((a))

    exciting

  2. ((b))

    lush

  3. ((c))

    thorny

  4. ((d))

    withered

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Answer: ((a))

exciting

78

From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.

Women’s vulnarability due to the denial of ownership of productive resources has been focused on in the analysis of how progressive laws shaped gender relations.

  1. ((a))

    analysis

  2. ((b))

    vulnarability

  3. ((c))

    progressive

  4. ((d))

    focused

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Answer: ((a))

analysis

79

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to replace the italicized word.

"Can I borrow your cell?" She asked.

  1. ((a))

    bite

  2. ((b))

    rent

  3. ((c))

    hire

  4. ((d))

    lend

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Answer: ((a))

bite

80

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Get out of hand

  1. ((a))

    Keep control of hand

  2. ((b))

    Go out of control

  3. ((c))

    Hands should be crossed

  4. ((d))

    Fall from hand

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Answer: ((a))

Keep control of hand

81

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

The sweater is knitted by Suman.

  1. ((a))

    Suman knits the sweater.

  2. ((b))

    Suman be knitted the sweater. 

  3. ((c))

    Suman have knitting the sweater.

  4. ((d))

    Suman been knit the sweater.

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Answer: ((a))

Suman knits the sweater.

82

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Time management is essential for a ________ life and career.

  1. ((a))

    failed

  2. ((b))

    successful

  3. ((c))

    scrupulous

  4. ((d))

    mere

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Answer: ((a))

failed

83

Choose the option that rectifies the grammatical and spelling errors in the given sentence.

The secret to tightrope walking is to graps the rope between the twos and distribute one's weight evenly on the soles of one's feet.

  1. ((a))

    to grasp the rope between the toes

  2. ((b))

    evenly on the soul of one's feet 

  3. ((c))

    and distribute ones weight

  4. ((d))

    The secrte of tightrope walk is

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Answer: ((a))

to grasp the rope between the toes

84

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

All desire wealth and some will ________ it.

  1. ((a))

    remove

  2. ((b))

    acquire

  3. ((c))

    aspire

  4. ((d))

    collude

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Answer: ((a))

remove

85

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Throw caution to the wind

  1. ((a))

    To be indecisive or unsure about a decision

  2. ((b))

    To take a big risk or be reckless

  3. ((c))

    To be overly cautious or hesitant

  4. ((d))

    To be too strict or rigid in following rules

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Answer: ((a))

To be indecisive or unsure about a decision

86

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Through the grapevine

  1. ((a))

    Through difficulties

  2. ((b))

    Via gossip

  3. ((c))

    Extremely ill

  4. ((d))

    Succeeded brilliantly

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Answer: ((a))

Through difficulties

87

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

Jokes and funny remarks amongst friends.

  1. ((a))

    Banter

  2. ((b))

    Discussion

  3. ((c))

    Meet

  4. ((d))

    Saunter

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Answer: ((a))

Banter

88

Choose the option that rectifies the incorrectly spelt underlined word.

The Swiss entrepreneure has pulled the plug on any further investment in the firm.

  1. ((a))

    antepreneure

  2. ((b))

    entreperneur

  3. ((c))

    entreprenur

  4. ((d))

    entrepreneur

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Answer: ((a))

antepreneure

89

Select the idiom that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.

Chanda always annoys everyone by praising herself all the time.

  1. ((a))

    Crying over the spilt milk 

  2. ((b))

    Catching one’s eyes

  3. ((c))

    Blowing her own trumpet

  4. ((d))

    Facing the music

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Answer: ((a))

Crying over the spilt milk 

90

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Despair

  1. ((a))

    Distant

  2. ((b))

    Sorrow

  3. ((c))

    Optimism

  4. ((d))

    Distinct

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Answer: ((a))

Distant

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

Children are the future of any country and a country that does not take care of this (1) ________ resource suffers later. A successful nation is that which makes its youth strong enough to lift this (2) ________ responsibility on their shoulders. (3) ________, this is not the case in our country. Education, which is a necessity, is still a (4) ________ here. Poor people (5) ________ to send their children to school.

91

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

  1. ((a))

    valued

  2. ((b))

    extravagant

  3. ((c))

    valuable

  4. ((d))

    worthless

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Answer: ((a))

valued

92

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

  1. ((a))

    impotent

  2. ((b))

    mighty

  3. ((c))

    bulky

  4. ((d))

    frail

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Answer: ((a))

impotent

93

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

  1. ((a))

    Certainly

  2. ((b))

    Necessarily

  3. ((c))

    Unfortunately

  4. ((d))

    Partially

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Answer: ((a))

Certainly

94

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

  1. ((a))

    theory

  2. ((b))

    delight

  3. ((c))

    luxury

  4. ((d))

    study

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Answer: ((a))

theory

95

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

  1. ((a))

    explicate

  2. ((b))

    agitate

  3. ((c))

    fluctuate

  4. ((d))

    hesitate

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Answer: ((a))

explicate

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follows.

Sparrows are little birds that can be found all throughout the world. Sparrows come in a wide variety of varieties. The length of a sparrow ranges from four to six inches. Their wonderful melody is well-liked and appreciated by a large number of people. On the ground, grass, low trees and bushes are all good sites for sparrows to make their homes. They nest in the cracks and crevices of buildings in urban areas. Nests are rarely constructed at great heights. Nests are constructed from twigs, grasses and other plant fibres. Their nests are usually modest, but well-built.

Four to six eggs are laid by female sparrows at a time. Reddish brown blotches appear on the eggs' white shells. Between eleven and fourteen days, they'll hatch. The young are taken care of by both, male and female parents. After hatching, the young are fed insects. Using their big feet, sparrows scrape seeds. Seeds are the primary food source for adult sparrows. Birds like sparrows can be found nearly anywhere there are people. These lovely birds are beloved by a large number of people all around the world.

96

Identify the central theme of the passage. 

  1. ((a))

    Description of lifestyle of sparrows

  2. ((b))

    Description of sparrows’ nest

  3. ((c))

    Different shortcomings of sparrows

  4. ((d))

    Availability of sparrows

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Answer: ((a))

Description of lifestyle of sparrows

97

How many eggs are laid by female sparrows at a time?

  1. ((a))

    Four to six

  2. ((b))

    Two to four

  3. ((c))

    Six to eight

  4. ((d))

    Eight to ten

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Answer: ((a))

Four to six

98

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Melody

  1. ((a))

    Musicality

  2. ((b))

    Symphony

  3. ((c))

    Disharmony

  4. ((d))

    Ballad

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Answer: ((a))

Musicality

99

Identify a suitable title for the passage. 

  1. ((a))

    Song of Sparrows

  2. ((b))

    How Sparrows Build Nests

  3. ((c))

    What Do The Sparrows Eat?

  4. ((d))

    The Lives Of Sparrows 

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Answer: ((a))

Song of Sparrows

100

Identify the tone of the passage. 

  1. ((a))

    Analytical

  2. ((b))

    Descriptive

  3. ((c))

    Satiric

  4. ((d))

    Humorous

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Answer: ((a))

Analytical

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