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SSC Selection Post Matric Level Official Paper (Held on: 4 Aug 2022 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

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

OWDU, QTHP, ?, UNPF, WKTA

  1. ((a))

    SQLK

  2. ((b))

    TRLK

  3. ((c))

    SQKJ

  4. ((d))

    TRKJ

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Answer: ((a))

SQLK

2

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

32 : 4 :: 72 : 6 :: 200 : ?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

3

In a code language, 'HURDLE' is written as ‘REHVNU’ and ‘TARGET’ is written as ‘FYHSUF’.How will 'FLANKER' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    REKNALF

  2. ((b))

    TNYOULH

  3. ((c))

    TNYLOUH

  4. ((d))

    RKEANLF

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Answer: ((a))

REKNALF

4

In a code language, "let us go shopping'' is written as '3228', 'make one list' is written as '434', 'the cart is filled' is written as '3426'. What is the code for the phrase 'pay by cash or card' in this language?

  1. ((a))

    34224

  2. ((b))

    43224

  3. ((c))

    32424

  4. ((d))

    42324

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Answer: ((a))

34224

5

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

D_ G J _ F G _ D _ _ J _ F_ J

  1. ((a))

    FDJFJDG

  2. ((b))

    FGJFGDG

  3. ((c))

    FDJFGDL

  4. ((d))

    FDJFGDG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FDJFJDG

6

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

  1. Occupation
  2. Ocean
  3. Octave
  4. Occur 5.  Octopus
  5. Occasion
  1. ((a))

    6, 4, 1, 2, 3, 5

  2. ((b))

    2, 3, 5, 6, 1, 4

  3. ((c))

    6, 1, 4, 2, 3, 5

  4. ((d))

    6, 1, 4, 2, 5, 3

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Answer: ((a))

6, 4, 1, 2, 3, 5

7

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 boxes are pins.

All pins are taps.

No tap is a star.

Conclusions:

I. All boxes are pins.

II. Some taps are pins.

III. Some stars are not taps.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II and III follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    All of the conclusions follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I and III follow

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II and III follow

8

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.

HARBOUR : HERBUAR :: FOREST : FURIST :: GLOBAL : ?

  1. ((a))

    GLOBEL

  2. ((b))

    GLUBIL

  3. ((c))

    GLUBEL

  4. ((d))

    GLUBAL

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Answer: ((a))

GLOBEL

9

In a code language, 'praises to him' is written as '723', 'first in school' is written as '526', 'new chapter begins' is written as '376'. What is the code for the phrase 'welcome to class reunion' in this language?

  1. ((a))

    7527

  2. ((b))

    7257

  3. ((c))

    7246

  4. ((d))

    6256

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Answer: ((a))

7527

10

‘P @ Q’ means ‘P is the father of Q’

‘P & Q’ means ‘P is the mother of Q’

‘P # Q’ means ‘P is the wife of Q’

‘P × Q’ means ‘P is the husband of Q’

If ‘A # B @ C × D & E’, then how is A related to E?

  1. ((a))

    Son’s daughter

  2. ((b))

    Father’s father

  3. ((c))

    Father’s mother

  4. ((d))

    Mother’s mother

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Answer: ((a))

Son’s daughter

11

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

PDRT, ?, LJPP, JMON, HPNL

  1. ((a))

    NFQQ

  2. ((b))

    NFPS

  3. ((c))

    NGQR

  4. ((d))

    NGRQ

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Answer: ((a))

NFQQ

12

In a certain code language, ‘IMAGE’ is written as ‘KPEJG’, and ‘HOTEL’ is written as ‘JRXHN’. How will ‘JAPAN’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    LDTEP

  2. ((b))

    LDTDP

  3. ((c))

    LDTEQ

  4. ((d))

    LDPDT

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Answer: ((a))

LDTEP

13

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

9, 17, 33, 65, ?, 257

  1. ((a))

    89

  2. ((b))

    99

  3. ((c))

    129

  4. ((d))

    229

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

89

14

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.

GOLF : IMND :: DOLL : FMNJ :: MOLD : ?

  1. ((a))

    OMNC

  2. ((b))

    ONNB

  3. ((c))

    OMMA

  4. ((d))

    OMNB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OMNC

15

Pointing to a person in a photograph, a man, Ravi said, “He is the father of my son’s mother’s brother.” How is the person related to Ravi?

  1. ((a))

    Father-in-law

  2. ((b))

    Brother-in-law

  3. ((c))

    Father

  4. ((d))

    Brother

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Answer: ((a))

Father-in-law

16

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

GQLC, HSOG, ?, JWUO, KYXS

  1. ((a))

    ITSL

  2. ((b))

    IUSJ

  3. ((c))

    ITRL

  4. ((d))

    IURK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ITSL

17

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Taking the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follows from the statements.

Statements:

All cycles are buses.

Some buses are trains.

Conclusions:

I. No cycle is train.

II. All cycles are trains.

  1. ((a))

    Conclusions I and II both follow

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Conclusions I and II both follow

18

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

19

In a certain code language, ‘MINUTE’ is written as ‘NKOWUG’ and ‘LESSON’ is written as ‘MGTUPP’. How will ‘IMPORT’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    JORQSV

  2. ((b))

    JOQQTV

  3. ((c))

    JOQTSV

  4. ((d))

    JOQQSV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JORQSV

20

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

  1. Understand
  2. Untie
  3. Uncle
  4. University
  5. Unlimited
  6. Unknown
  1. ((a))

    3, 1, 4, 6, 5, 2

  2. ((b))

    1, 3, 4, 6, 5, 2

  3. ((c))

    1, 4, 3, 6, 5, 2

  4. ((d))

    3, 1, 6, 4, 5, 2

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Answer: ((a))

3, 1, 4, 6, 5, 2

21

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 desks are pens.

Some pens are clips.

No clip is a book.

Conclusions:

I. All pens are desks.

II. Some books are not clips.

III. All pens are clips.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion III follows

  3. ((c))

    None of the conclusions follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

22

In a code language, 'MARKED' is written as ‘+5%2*@’, ‘RUBIES’ is written as ‘%4#3*£’ and ‘SNORK’ is written as ‘£9$%2’. How will 'BRAND' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    #%59@

  2. ((b))

    4259@

  3. ((c))

    #%5£*

  4. ((d))

    42+ £*

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Answer: ((a))

#%59@

23

In a certain code language, ‘NATIVE’ is written as ‘IEVNTA’ and ‘PALACE’ is written as ‘AECPLA’. How will ‘RELATE’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    AETRLE

  2. ((b))

    TELARE

  3. ((c))

    ATRELE

  4. ((d))

    TRAELE

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Answer: ((a))

AETRLE

24

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

25

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

40 * 5 * 36 * 60 * 32 * 316

  1. ((a))

    +, ×, −, =, ÷

  2. ((b))

    +,−, ×, ÷, =

  3. ((c))

    ×, +, −, ÷, =

  4. ((d))

    ÷, ×, +, −, =

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

+, ×, −, =, ÷

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Quartz consists of ______.

  1. ((a))

    Carbon

  2. ((b))

    Nickel

  3. ((c))

    Silicon

  4. ((d))

    Iron

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Carbon

27

Sound waves and seismic P-waves are examples of which type of waves?

  1. ((a))

    Transverse waves

  2. ((b))

    Electromagnetic waves

  3. ((c))

    Longitudinal waves

  4. ((d))

    Matter waves

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Answer: ((a))

Transverse waves

28

Which of the following festivals is NOT celebrated primarily in Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. ((a))

    Losoong

  2. ((b))

    Tamladu

  3. ((c))

    Sangken

  4. ((d))

    Ojiyale

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Losoong

29

‘Game Changer’ is the name of an autobiography of which sportsperson?

  1. ((a))

    Rahul Dravid

  2. ((b))

    Shahid Afridi

  3. ((c))

    Shane Warne

  4. ((d))

    Yuvraj Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rahul Dravid

30

Which of the following was the first state to be annexed into the British empire under the Doctrine of Lapse introduced by Lord Dalhousie?

  1. ((a))

    Nagpur

  2. ((b))

    Sambalpur

  3. ((c))

    Satara

  4. ((d))

    Jhansi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nagpur

31

Who among the following led the Salt Satyagraha march from Trichy to Vedaranyam in Tamil Nadu?

  1. ((a))

    Sundara Sastri Satyamurti

  2. ((b))

    Kumaraswami Kamaraj

  3. ((c))

    Subramaniya Siva

  4. ((d))

    Chakravarti Rajagopalachari

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sundara Sastri Satyamurti

32

Jhika Dasain, a famous tribal dance of India, is predominantly performed by which of the following tribal groups?

  1. ((a))

    Bhil

  2. ((b))

    Gaddi

  3. ((c))

    Kuki

  4. ((d))

    Santhal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bhil

33

Who among the following musicians plays the tabla?

  1. ((a))

    Ali Akbar Khan

  2. ((b))

    Zakir Husain

  3. ((c))

    Pt. Ravi Shankar

  4. ((d))

    Ramnad Raghavan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ali Akbar Khan

34

In November 2021, M. Appavu, the state legislative assembly speaker of which state assembly called for ‘setting a binding timeframe within which bills should be assented, returned or reserved for consideration of the President of India by the Governors’?

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

35

Soft drinks consist of which of the following gases?

  1. ((a))

    Sulphur dioxide

  2. ((b))

    Carbon monoxide

  3. ((c))

    Nitrogen

  4. ((d))

    Carbon dioxide

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sulphur dioxide

36

Select the correct pair of state and its corresponding classical dance form from the following.

  1. ((a))

    Kathakali : Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Bharatanatyam : Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Kuchipudi : Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Manipuri : Odisha

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Answer: ((a))

Kathakali : Tamil Nadu

37

The parasitic mode of nutrition is used by:

  1. ((a))

    bread moulds

  2. ((b))

    yeast

  3. ((c))

    mushrooms

  4. ((d))

    tape-worms

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

bread moulds

38

In Census of India 2011, what is the criteria regarding the density of population for considering a settlement as a Census town?

  1. ((a))

    100 persons per sq. km.

  2. ((b))

    500 persons per sq. km.

  3. ((c))

    400 persons per sq. km.

  4. ((d))

    300 persons per sq. km.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100 persons per sq. km.

39

Which of the following is India’s oldest city?

  1. ((a))

    Delhi

  2. ((b))

    Aligarh

  3. ((c))

    Varanasi

  4. ((d))

    Lucknow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Delhi

40

The Kesariya Stupa is located in which Indian state?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Assam

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Nagaland

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

41

Aryabhata, a famous mathematician and astronomer of ancient India, was in the court of who among the following Gupta rulers?

  1. ((a))

    Ramagupta

  2. ((b))

    Kumaragupta

  3. ((c))

    Chandragupta ll

  4. ((d))

    Samudragupta

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Answer: ((a))

Ramagupta

42

Which of the following states registered the highest growth rate in population during 2001 - 2011?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Meghalaya

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

43

Announced in February 2022, which of the following organisations is one of the partners of the Sustainable Access to Markets and Resources for Innovative Delivery of Healthcare (SAMRIDH) initiative?

  1. ((a))

    Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

  2. ((b))

    NITI Aayog

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

  4. ((d))

    Department of Pharmaceuticals

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

44

In how many classes are roads classified in India?

  1. ((a))

    Eight

  2. ((b))

    Seven

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    Six

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eight

45

Which of the following trophies is related to cricket?

  1. ((a))

    Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

  2. ((b))

    Vijay Hazare Trophy

  3. ((c))

    Santosh Trophy

  4. ((d))

    Davis Cup

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

46

In February 2022, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare launched the National Polio Immunisation Drive for 2022 for administering polio drops to children below ______ years of age.

  1. ((a))

    Nine

  2. ((b))

    Five

  3. ((c))

    Eight

  4. ((d))

    Seven

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nine

47

Who among the following defeated the Lodhi sultan in the battle of Panipat in 1526 and founded the Mughal empire in medieval India?

  1. ((a))

    Muhammad Azam Shah

  2. ((b))

    Jahandar Shah

  3. ((c))

    Akbar

  4. ((d))

    Babur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Muhammad Azam Shah

48

Which Fundamental Right was added through the 86th Constitutional Amendment, 2002?

  1. ((a))

    To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture

  2. ((b))

    The parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education of his/her child/ward between the age of six and fourteen years.

  3. ((c))

    To safeguard public property and to abjure violence

  4. ((d))

    To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture

49

The first modern Olympic Games under IOC was held in ______.

  1. ((a))

    1894

  2. ((b))

    1890

  3. ((c))

    1891

  4. ((d))

    1896

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1894

50

Wangala is a most famous festival of the Garo tribe of ______.

  1. ((a))

    Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Meghalaya

  3. ((c))

    Uttarakhand

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Karnataka

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

Pardeep can complete a piece of work in 16 days. He worked for 4 days and left the work, thereafter Sohan finished the remaining work in 8 days. In how many days, can Pardeep and Sohan together complete the work?

  1. ((a))

    4254\frac{2}{5}

  2. ((b))

    5255\frac{2}{5}

  3. ((c))

    6256\frac{2}{5}

  4. ((d))

    7257\frac{2}{5}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4254\frac{2}{5}

52

Neha is manufacturing plastic lunch boxes for a job. She got a project to manufacture some boxes, out of which she completed 1523\frac{{15}}{{23}} of the project in 30 days. In how many days did she complete the entire project for the company?

  1. ((a))

    42

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    46

  4. ((d))

    32

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

42

53

Find the greatest number that exactly divides 8, 12, 20 and 24.

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

54

Ram spends 30% of his monthly salary on food, and one-fifth of the remaining on house rent. If Ram saves Rs. 7,000 per month, which is equal to one-third of the balance after spending on food and house rent, then what is his monthly salary(approximately)?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 37,500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 37,300

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 37,600

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 37,400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 37,500

55

A metallic solid hemisphere of radius 12 cm is melted and recast into spheres of radius 2 cm. Find the number of spheres thus formed.

  1. ((a))

    108

  2. ((b))

    184

  3. ((c))

    216

  4. ((d))

    142

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

108

56

Praveen is offering a 10% discount on all clothes to sell the stock as early as possible. One of his friends, Vijay, came to the shop and purchased one coat. Because of their friendship, Praveen gave an additional 6% discount to Vijay. What was the price of the coat if Vijay paid Rs. 7,614?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 8,500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 9,500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 9,800

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 9,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 8,500

57

Out of his income, Ram spends 20% on house rent and 60% of the rest on household expenditure. If he saves Rs. 4,600 per month, then his total income per month in Rs. is:

  1. ((a))

    14300

  2. ((b))

    13375

  3. ((c))

    14375

  4. ((d))

    10375

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14300

58

Ram sells almonds at the cost price but uses false weight and thus gains 25% profit. How many grams of almonds does he give in 3.5 kilograms?

  1. ((a))

    2500

  2. ((b))

    2700

  3. ((c))

    2800

  4. ((d))

    2600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2500

59

A dealer marks a dishwasher 40% above the cost price and allows a discount of 11% on it. What is his profit (rounded off to 1 decimal place) percentage?

  1. ((a))

    28.6%

  2. ((b))

    42.2%

  3. ((c))

    24.6%

  4. ((d))

    31.7%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28.6%

60

A girl walks to the park, situated 450 m from her house, in 4 min and comes back in 6 min. What is the average speed of the girl (in km/h)?

  1. ((a))

    5 km/h

  2. ((b))

    5.2 km/h

  3. ((c))

    5.4 km/h

  4. ((d))

    4.4 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 km/h

61

Anandi sold a mobile for Rs. 22,140 at a profit of 23%. What was the cost price of the mobile?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 18,500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 18,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 20,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 18,550

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 18,500

62

The sum of the first nine prime numbers is:

  1. ((a))

    129

  2. ((b))

    123

  3. ((c))

    77

  4. ((d))

    100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

129

63

If a person travels three equal distances at speeds of 20 km/h, 30 km/h and 10 km/h, then find the average speed of the whole journey.

  1. ((a))

    22 km/h

  2. ((b))

    18.6 km/h

  3. ((c))

    20 km/h

  4. ((d))

    16.36 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22 km/h

64

A boat covers 18 km downstream in 3 hours and the same distance upstream in 6 hours. The speed of the boat in still water is ______.

  1. ((a))

    4 km/h

  2. ((b))

    5 km/h

  3. ((c))

    5.5 km/h

  4. ((d))

    4.5 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 km/h

65

A sum of Rs. 28,000 is invested by Vijay at 10% p.a. compound interest for the period of 4 years. How much money (in Rs.) will Vijay receive after 4 years?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 12,994.80

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 41,994.80

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 40,992.80

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 40,994.80

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 12,994.80

66

A sum of Rs. 7,600 amounts to Rs. 7,980 in 2 years at simple interest. If the interest rate is increased by 5%, how much would it amount to?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 8,540

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 8,470

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 8,240

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 8,740

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 8,540

67

100 oranges were purchased for Rs. 800 and sold at the rate of Rs. 108 per dozen. What is the percentage profit?

  1. ((a))

    \(\14\frac{1}{2}% \)

  2. ((b))

    151215\frac{1}{2}%

  3. ((c))

    111211\frac{1}{2}%

  4. ((d))

    121212\frac{1}{2}%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

\(\14\frac{1}{2}% \)

68

8 men working 9 hours a day complete a piece of work in 20 days. In how many days can 7 men working for 10 hours a day complete the same piece of work?

  1. ((a))

    183718\frac{3}{7}

  2. ((b))

    184718\frac{4}{7}

  3. ((c))

    203720\frac{3}{7}

  4. ((d))

    204720\frac{4}{7}

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Answer: ((a))

183718\frac{3}{7}

69

The ratio of the lengths of two trains is 7 ∶ 5 and the ratio of their speeds is 9 ∶ 7. Find the ratio of the time taken by them to cross a pole.

  1. ((a))

    46 ∶ 49

  2. ((b))

    49 ∶ 35

  3. ((c))

    35 ∶ 46

  4. ((d))

    49 ∶ 45

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Answer: ((a))

46 ∶ 49

70

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 18 cm and height of 21 cm?

  1. ((a))

    189 cm2

  2. ((b))

    328 cm2

  3. ((c))

    195 cm2

  4. ((d))

    378 cm2

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Answer: ((a))

189 cm2

71

The average salary of all the staff in an office of a corporate house is Rs. 6,000.The average salary of the officers is Rs. 15,000 and that of the rest is Rs. 5,000. If the total number of staff is 300, then the number of officers is:

  1. ((a))

    50

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    270

  4. ((d))

    40

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Answer: ((a))

50

72

The ratio of the prices of tea to coffee is 3 ∶ 5 and the ratio of their quantities consumed by a family is 5 ∶ 7. Find the ratio of expenditure on tea to coffee.

  1. ((a))

    7 ∶ 3

  2. ((b))

    3 ∶ 7

  3. ((c))

    3 ∶ 9

  4. ((d))

    5 ∶ 3

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Answer: ((a))

7 ∶ 3

73

The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 10% per annum payable half-yearly is:

  1. ((a))

    10.50%

  2. ((b))

    10.25%

  3. ((c))

    12.50%

  4. ((d))

    11.25%

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Answer: ((a))

10.50%

74

There are two symbols available for voters to cast their votes – Car and Umbrella. The ‘Umbrella’ got 2412 votes, which were 120% of the votes of the ‘Car’. How many votes were cast in total?

  1. ((a))

    4422

  2. ((b))

    4400

  3. ((c))

    4500

  4. ((d))

    4200

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Answer: ((a))

4422

75

The fourth proportional of 10, 15 and 30 is:

  1. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    55

  3. ((c))

    45

  4. ((d))

    40

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Answer: ((a))

35

English Language (25 questions)

76

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Dainty

  1. ((a))

    Lazy

  2. ((b))

    Baffled

  3. ((c))

    Confused

  4. ((d))

    Clumsy

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Answer: ((a))

Lazy

77

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Intentional

  1. ((a))

    Accidental

  2. ((b))

    Eventual

  3. ((c))

    Careless

  4. ((d))

    Consequential

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Answer: ((a))

Accidental

78

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word

  1. ((a))

    Begining

  2. ((b))

    Believing

  3. ((c))

    Bellowing

  4. ((d))

    Becoming

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Answer: ((a))

Begining

79

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Consenses

  2. ((b))

    Confession

  3. ((c))

    Battalion

  4. ((d))

    Battery

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Answer: ((a))

Consenses

80

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Emancipate

  1. ((a))

    Liberate

  2. ((b))

    Enchain

  3. ((c))

    Fetter

  4. ((d))

    Confine

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Answer: ((a))

Liberate

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

Horus, the falcon-headed god, is a (1) ______ ancient Egyptian god. He has become one of the most commonly used symbols of Egypt, seen on Egyptian airplanes, and on hotels and restaurants (2) ______ the land. He is the son of Osiris and Isis, the divine child of the holy family triad. He is one of many gods (3) ______ with the falcon. His name means ‘he who is above’ and ‘he who is distant’. The falcon had been worshipped from earliest times as a (4) ______ deity whose body represents the heavens and whose eyes represent the sun and the moon. Horus is (5) ______ as a falcon wearing a crown with a cobra or the Double Crown of Egypt. The hooded cobra known as Uraeus, which the gods and pharaohs wore on their foreheads, symbolises light and royalty. It is there to protect the person from harm.

81

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

  1. ((a))

    alongside

  2. ((b))

    away from

  3. ((c))

    outside

  4. ((d))

    throughout

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Answer: ((a))

alongside

82

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

  1. ((a))

    endowed

  2. ((b))

    associated

  3. ((c))

    possessed

  4. ((d))

    accommodated

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Answer: ((a))

endowed

83

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

  1. ((a))

    malevolent

  2. ((b))

    cosmic

  3. ((c))

    modern

  4. ((d))

    primary

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Answer: ((a))

malevolent

84

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

  1. ((a))

    transcended

  2. ((b))

    depicted

  3. ((c))

    introduced

  4. ((d))

    translated

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Answer: ((a))

transcended

85

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

  1. ((a))

    nonchalant

  2. ((b))

    rebellious

  3. ((c))

    humble

  4. ((d))

    revered

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Answer: ((a))

nonchalant

86

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Stupid

  1. ((a))

    Clumsy

  2. ((b))

    Dull

  3. ((c))

    Moody

  4. ((d))

    Cunning

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Answer: ((a))

Clumsy

87

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

It is always good to eat ________ of different colours.

  1. ((a))

    wheat

  2. ((b))

    vegetables

  3. ((c))

    meat

  4. ((d))

    rice

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Answer: ((a))

wheat

88

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

A large group of people

  1. ((a))

    Horde

  2. ((b))

    Congregation

  3. ((c))

    Posse

  4. ((d))

    Population

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Answer: ((a))

Horde

89

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A bone of contention

  1. ((a))

    A settlement

  2. ((b))

    A push

  3. ((c))

    An agreement

  4. ((d))

    A dispute

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Answer: ((a))

A settlement

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

The Blue Mountains National Park in Australia gets its name from the natural blue haze. This haze is created by the vast eucalyptus forests present in this famous world heritage area. Here, tiny droplets of oil get released from the tree and mix with water vapour and sunlight. These produce a distinctive colour as the name suggests – Blue Mountains. One of the main highlights of this area is Jenolan caves, which have limestone chasms. There is a sky ride present across the valley. A breathtaking view of the mountains can be seen from these caves. These caves are the world’s oldest caves. These caves are considered to be one of the world’s most inspiring wonders.

90

Choose the most appropriate title for the passage.

  1. ((a))

    Jenolan Caves

  2. ((b))

    World Heritage

  3. ((c))

    The Blue Mountains

  4. ((d))

    Nature Wonder

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Answer: ((a))

Jenolan Caves

91

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Distinctive

  1. ((a))

    Parallel

  2. ((b))

    Constant

  3. ((c))

    Alike

  4. ((d))

    Different

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Answer: ((a))

Parallel

92

Based on your reading of the passage, choose the most appropriate option that describes the word ‘heritage’.

  1. ((a))

    Old buildings and monuments

  2. ((b))

    Human social background

  3. ((c))

    Descended from the generations

  4. ((d))

    Someone’s birth right

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Answer: ((a))

Old buildings and monuments

93

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Inspiring

  1. ((a))

    Enriching

  2. ((b))

    Interesting

  3. ((c))

    Alert

  4. ((d))

    Monotonous

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Answer: ((a))

Enriching

94

According to the passage, which element is released from the eucalyptus trees?

  1. ((a))

    Oil

  2. ((b))

    Vapour

  3. ((c))

    Sunlight

  4. ((d))

    Limestone

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Answer: ((a))

Oil

95

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Our old Principal was standing and I _________ him a chair.

  1. ((a))

    gave

  2. ((b))

    took

  3. ((c))

    ordered

  4. ((d))

    offered

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Answer: ((a))

gave

96

Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.

Gaurav faced _________ of court.

  1. ((a))

    criminal contempt

  2. ((b))

    kriminal cuntempt

  3. ((c))

    kqriminal coontempt

  4. ((d))

    qriminal Contemp

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Answer: ((a))

criminal contempt

97

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

They noted down the details very carefully.

  1. ((a))

    The details were noted down by them very carefully.

  2. ((b))

    The details was being noted down by them very carefully

  3. ((c))

    The details had been noted down by them very carefully.

  4. ((d))

    The details were being noted down by them very carefully

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Answer: ((a))

The details were noted down by them very carefully.

98

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Stand in one’s own light

  1. ((a))

    In favour with

  2. ((b))

    To disclose

  3. ((c))

    With all power

  4. ((d))

    To act against one’s own interest

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Answer: ((a))

In favour with

99

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

The information surprised us.

  1. ((a))

    We were feeling surprised at the information.

  2. ((b))

    We have been surprised by the information.

  3. ((c))

    We were surprised by the information.

  4. ((d))

    We are surprised by the information.

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Answer: ((a))

We were feeling surprised at the information.

100

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

Delay in doing something to a later time

  1. ((a))

    Span

  2. ((b))

    Schedule

  3. ((c))

    Ephemeral

  4. ((d))

    Procrastination

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Answer: ((a))

Span

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