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SSC Selection Post Matric Level Official Paper (Held on: 5 Aug 2022 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

In a certain code language, ‘CAT’ is written as ‘2124’ and ‘BAR’ is written as ‘1923’. How will ‘FISH’ be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    114865

  2. ((b))

    88624

  3. ((c))

    920107

  4. ((d))

    59243

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

114865

2

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:

No book is a novel.

All novels are diaries.

Conclusions:

I. All diaries can never be books.

II. Some books are diaries.

  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

3

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

FUHX, ?, JOPN, LLTI, NIXD

  1. ((a))

    HSKR 

  2. ((b))

    HRLS

  3. ((c))

    HSMR

  4. ((d))

    HRMT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HSKR 

4

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

  1. River
  2. Reign
  3. Rest
  4. Reinstate
  5. Relate
  6. Repeat
  1. ((a))

    2, 4, 6, 5, 3, 1

  2. ((b))

    2, 4, 5, 6, 3, 1

  3. ((c))

    2, 4, 3, 5, 6, 1

  4. ((d))

    2, 5, 4, 6, 3, 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2, 4, 6, 5, 3, 1

5

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.)

Sink : Drown :: Refuse : ?

  1. ((a))

    Push 

  2. ((b))

    Sad

  3. ((c))

    Deny

  4. ((d))

    Short

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Push 

6

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

VAR, YDU, BGX, EJA, ?

  1. ((a))

    GLC

  2. ((b))

    HME

  3. ((c))

    HMD

  4. ((d))

    HND

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GLC

7

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

In a certain code language, ‘STOOL’ is written as ‘405’, and ‘SKY’ is written as ‘165’. How will ‘TABLE’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    210

  2. ((b))

    200

  3. ((c))

    195

  4. ((d))

    205

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

210

9

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

LUGA, HQCW, DMYS, ?, VEQK

  1. ((a))

    ZJUO

  2. ((b))

    ZIUO

  3. ((c))

    ZIVO

  4. ((d))

    ZJVO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ZJUO

10

In a code language, ‘OCEAN’ is written as ‘SGIER’ and ‘FISH’ is written as ‘JMWL’.

How will ‘RIVER’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    VMZIV

  2. ((b))

    VNZIV 

  3. ((c))

    UMZIU 

  4. ((d))

    VMXJV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VMZIV

11

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

66, 86, 126, ?, 366

  1. ((a))

    350

  2. ((b))

    308

  3. ((c))

    206

  4. ((d))

    208

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

350

12

Pointing to a person in a photograph, a man, Raja, said, “She is the mother of my father’s son’s daughter, and my father has only one son.” How is the person related to Raja? 

  1. ((a))

    Daughter

  2. ((b))

    Sister

  3. ((c))

    Mother

  4. ((d))

    Wife 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Daughter

13

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

96 * 21 * 65 * 8 * 2 * 335

  1. ((a))

    +, -, × , ÷, =

  2. ((b))

    +, × , -, =, ÷

  3. ((c))

    × , +, -, ÷, =

  4. ((d))

    -, +, × , ÷, =

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

+, -, × , ÷, =

14

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 movies are dramas.

No drama is a comedy.

Conclusions:

I. Some movies are comedies.

II. All movies can never be comedies.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows

15

In a certain code language, ‘REASON’ is written as ‘VODPEJ’ and ‘ORIGIN’ is written as ‘SILDRJ’. How will ‘MEDIUM’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    IUEFEQ 

  2. ((b))

    QUGFEI 

  3. ((c))

    IEGFUQ

  4. ((d))

    QEGFUI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IUEFEQ 

16

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

First row - 112, 59, 169

Second row - 78, 66, 142

Third row - 137, 85, ?

(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))

    216

  2. ((b))

    238

  3. ((c))

    242

  4. ((d))

    220

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

216

17

‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’.

‘A & B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’.

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

‘A % B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’.

If G % W # K & C @ M, then M is the grand Daughter of G’s ________.

  1. ((a))

    Sister

  2. ((b))

    Mother

  3. ((c))

    Brother

  4. ((d))

    Father

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sister

18

In a certain code language, ‘FULLY’ is written as ‘ETKKX’ and ‘GIVEN’ is written as ‘FHUDM’. How will ‘EARLY’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    DZQKX

  2. ((b))

    DASLY

  3. ((c))

    FBSMZ 

  4. ((d))

    FCSNY 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DZQKX

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:

All shrubs are plants.

Some herbs are plants.

Conclusions:

I. All shrubs being herbs is a possibility.

II. No herb is a shrub.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

20

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. (From top to Bottom)

  1. Chin
  2. Eyes
  3. Hair
  4. Mouth
  5. Nose
  1. ((a))

    2, 5, 1, 3, 4

  2. ((b))

    1, 3, 2, 4, 5

  3. ((c))

    3, 2, 5, 4, 1

  4. ((d))

    2, 3, 5, 4, 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2, 5, 1, 3, 4

21

In a certain code language, ‘WATER’ is written as ‘18120523’ and ‘BURNT’ is written as ‘202118142’. How will ‘STRAIN’ be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    1420181920

  2. ((b))

    1420181919

  3. ((c))

    1420181517

  4. ((d))

    1920181914

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1420181920

22

In a certain code language, 'BREAD' is written as '5*#9′and′BRANCH′iswrittenas′5∗9' and 'BRANCH' is written as '5*!%8'. How will 'CAND' be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    %$!9

  2. ((b))

    %#!9

  3. ((c))

    %!#9

  4. ((d))

    %*!9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

%$!9

23

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

C _ _ N M _ V B N _ C V _ _ M C _ B N _

  1. ((a))

    VBCNCMVM

  2. ((b))

    VBCMBNVM

  3. ((c))

    VBCNBNVM

  4. ((d))

    VBCNCNVB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VBCNCMVM

24

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.

JINGLE : JONGLI :: WASTED : WESTID :: CRIMINAL : ?

  1. ((a))

    CRIMONEL

  2. ((b))

    CROMINAL

  3. ((c))

    CROMONEL

  4. ((d))

    CROMINEL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CRIMONEL

25

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Which of the following statements about Bharat Naujawan Sabha is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    It was founded in Punjab.

  2. ((b))

    It started political work among the youth, peasants, and workers.

  3. ((c))

    Bhagat Singh became its founding secretary.

  4. ((d))

    It was established in 1927.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It was founded in Punjab.

27

Which of the following dances is traditionally performed by tea cultivators in Assam?

  1. ((a))

    Bihu

  2. ((b))

    Jhumur

  3. ((c))

    Bhortal Nritya

  4. ((d))

    Deodhani

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihu

28

What happens to the magnetic field produced by a given current in the conductor when the distance increases?

  1. ((a))

    It decreases

  2. ((b))

    It stops

  3. ((c))

    It increases

  4. ((d))

    It stays the same

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It decreases

29

Which is the most suitable soil for growing coffee in India?

  1. ((a))

    Red Soil

  2. ((b))

    Black Soil

  3. ((c))

    Alluvial Soil

  4. ((d))

    Laterite soil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Red Soil

30

Who among the following is NOT appointed by the President of India?

  1. ((a))

    Attorney General of India

  2. ((b))

    Comptroller and Auditor General of India

  3. ((c))

    Ambassadors and High Commissioners

  4. ((d))

    Solicitor General of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Attorney General of India

31

In Union Budget 2021-22, PLI schemes for 13 key sectors of manufacturing starting from fiscal year (FY) 2021-22 have been announced. The full form of PLI is:

  1. ((a))

    Performance Liability Indemnity

  2. ((b))

    Production Linked Incentive

  3. ((c))

    Production License Indemnity

  4. ((d))

    Performance Linked Incentive

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Performance Liability Indemnity

32

Deficiency of which vitamin causes symptoms like tingling in the tongue, anaemia, white patches on the skin, mouth ulcers and shortness of breath?

  1. ((a))

    Vitamin B12

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin E

  3. ((c))

    Vitamin K

  4. ((d))

    Vitamin B1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vitamin B12

33

Who is recognised as the founder of the Lucknow Gharana of Kathak?

  1. ((a))

    Ishwari Prasad

  2. ((b))

    Sitara Devi

  3. ((c))

    Birju Maharaj

  4. ((d))

    Rukmini Devi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ishwari Prasad

34

Builders of which of the following temples had constructed a 4 km long incline for placing 90 tonnes of stone on top of the tallest shikhara amongst temples of its time?

  1. ((a))

    Kandhariya Mahadeva Temple

  2. ((b))

    The Sun Temple

  3. ((c))

    Rajarajeshvara Temple

  4. ((d))

    Gangadikondha Temple

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kandhariya Mahadeva Temple

35

Which is NOT correct about the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

  1. ((a))

    It can hear ordinary dispute of commercial nature between the Government of India and the states

  2. ((b))

    It can hear any dispute between the Government of India and one or more states.

  3. ((c))

    It can hear any dispute between the Government of India and any state or states on one side and one or more states on the other.

  4. ((d))

    It can hear any dispute between two or more states.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It can hear ordinary dispute of commercial nature between the Government of India and the states

36

Shakoor Khan, Pandit Ram Narayan, Ramesh Mishra, Sultan Khan and Ustad Binda Khan are noted players of which of the following instruments?

  1. ((a))

    Santoor

  2. ((b))

    Rudra veena

  3. ((c))

    Sarangi

  4. ((d))

    Jal-tarang

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Santoor

37

Which is NOT correct about the Directive Principles of the State Policy?

  1. ((a))

    They are mentioned in Part IV of the Constitution of India.

  2. ((b))

    They are justiciable in nature.

  3. ((c))

    They aim to establish a welfare state in India.

  4. ((d))

    They are a novel feature of the Constitution of India.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

They are mentioned in Part IV of the Constitution of India.

38

According to the Census of India 2011, what is the percentage of the urban population?

  1. ((a))

    31.16%

  2. ((b))

    25.71%

  3. ((c))

    27.78%

  4. ((d))

    23.34%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31.16%

39

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a PCA framework for large nonbanking financial companies (NBFCs) with effect from October 2022, putting restrictions whenever vital financial metrics dip below the prescribed threshold. What is PCA?

  1. ((a))

    Prompt Coordinated Action

  2. ((b))

    Phased Coordinated Action

  3. ((c))

    Phased Corrective Action

  4. ((d))

    Prompt Corrective Action

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prompt Coordinated Action

40

Which of the following launched 'SAGE' initiative on 4 June 2021?

  1. ((a))

    NITI Aayog

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Education

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Women and Child Welfare

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NITI Aayog

41

According to poverty statistics in India (2011-12), what is the percentage of the population in Chandigarh, below the poverty line?

  1. ((a))

    2.77%

  2. ((b))

    9.86%

  3. ((c))

    9.91%

  4. ((d))

    21.81%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.77%

42

Which mineral found in the Koderma and Giridih districts of Jharkhand is used for power industry, paint and pigment industry etc.?

  1. ((a))

    Mica

  2. ((b))

    Kyanite

  3. ((c))

    Asbestos

  4. ((d))

    Quartz

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mica

43

________ introduced the daroga system, replacing zamindari thanedars under the direct control of the district head and on its payroll.

  1. ((a))

    Lord Hastings

  2. ((b))

    Lord Wellesley

  3. ((c))

    Lord Minto I

  4. ((d))

    Lord Cornwallis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lord Hastings

44

The Vidhava Vivaha Uttejaka Mandal (Society for Encouragement of Widow Marriage) was established in _________ in the second half of the nineteenth century.

  1. ((a))

    Calcutta Presidency

  2. ((b))

    Bombay Presidency

  3. ((c))

    the Central Provinces

  4. ((d))

    the United Provinces

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Calcutta Presidency

45

Who is the head of the committee constituted by the Central Government to consider the withdrawal of AFSPA from Nagaland?

  1. ((a))

    Piyush Goyal

  2. ((b))

    Rajiv Gauba

  3. ((c))

    Vivek Joshi

  4. ((d))

    Ajay Kumar Bhalla

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Piyush Goyal

46

In the 1920s, who created the Left-Step Periodic Table (LSPT) of the chemical elements, basing the positions of the elements on patterns in the arrangement of electrons around the atomic nucleus?

  1. ((a))

    Dmitri Mendeleev

  2. ((b))

    Glenn Seaborg

  3. ((c))

    Charles Janet

  4. ((d))

    Lothar Meyer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dmitri Mendeleev

47

Where is the headquarters of the Food Corporation of India located?

  1. ((a))

    Bhubaneswar

  2. ((b))

    Kolkata

  3. ((c))

    Hyderabad

  4. ((d))

    New Delhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bhubaneswar

48

Who among the following was the Wazir of Sultan Iltutmish?

  1. ((a))

    Malik Naik

  2. ((b))

    Nizam ul-Mulk Junaidi

  3. ((c))

    Sai'd Fakhr-l-Mudabbir

  4. ((d))

    Nusrat Khan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Malik Naik

49

Who among the following as the Governor administered the oath to the CM of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, in 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Jagdeep Dhankhar

  2. ((b))

    Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya

  3. ((c))

    Jagadish Mukhi

  4. ((d))

    Ganga Prasad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jagdeep Dhankhar

50

The Champaran Mela is celebrated every year in which city of Chhattisgarh?

  1. ((a))

    Korna

  2. ((b))

    Raigarh

  3. ((c))

    Raipur

  4. ((d))

    Bilaspur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Korna

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

Swati can do a piece of work in 60 days. He worked on it for 12 days and then Yogi completed it in 24 days. How much time will they take together to complete the work?

  1. ((a))

    30 days

  2. ((b))

    20 days

  3. ((c))

    28 days

  4. ((d))

    25 days 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 days

52

A person covers a distance of 24 km at 8 km/h, a distance of 18 km at 9 km/h and a distance of 12 km at 3 km/h. What is the average speed?

  1. ((a))

    7.5 km/h

  2. ((b))

    6.5 km/h

  3. ((c))

    7 km/h 

  4. ((d))

    6 km/h 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7.5 km/h

53

Two mobile phones and one LED TV cost Rs. 27,000, while two LED TVs and one mobile phone cost Rs. 29,802. The value of one LED TV is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 10,866

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 10,868

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 10,870

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 10,864

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 10,866

54

The CP of an article is Rs. 7,000. By selling it, a person gains 10%. How much should the person sell it for to get a gain of Rs. 50 more?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 7,850 

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 7,750

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 7,600

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 7,650

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 7,850 

55

The count of bacteria in a sample grows by 24% during the first hour.It decreases by 15% during the next one hour and again decreases by 10% during the third hour. If the present count of bacteria in the sample is 55000, then what will be the net increase/decrease in the count of bacteria after three hours? 

  1. ((a))

    Decrease, 2728

  2. ((b))

    Increase, 2728

  3. ((c))

    Decrease, 2827

  4. ((d))

    Increase, 2827

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Decrease, 2728

56

The mean proportional between (7+25)\left( {7 + 2\sqrt 5 } \right) and (21−65)\left( {21 - 6\sqrt 5 } \right) is:

  1. ((a))

    69\sqrt {69}

  2. ((b))

    29\sqrt {29}

  3. ((c))

    67\sqrt {67}

  4. ((d))

    87\sqrt {87}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

69\sqrt {69}

57

The average of 10 numbers is 8. What will be the new average if each of the numbers is multiplied by 7?

  1. ((a))

    52

  2. ((b))

    56

  3. ((c))

    55

  4. ((d))

    45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52

58

What is the compound interest on Rs. 8,125 for 2 years at 4% per annum compounded yearly? 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 664

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 661

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 663

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 662

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 664

59

If Rakesh’s income exceeds Surinder’s income by 90% and Surinder’s income is less than Sandeep’s income by 10%, then find the ratio of the incomes of Rakesh and Sandeep. 

  1. ((a))

    175 ∶ 99

  2. ((b))

    172 ∶ 100

  3. ((c))

    173 ∶ 100

  4. ((d))

    171 ∶ 100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

175 ∶ 99

60

A taxi covers a certain distance in 20 min if it runs at a speed of 60 km/h. What must be the speed (in km/h) of the taxi in order to increase the time of the journey from 20 min to 30 min? 

  1. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    45

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

61

A thief seeing a policeman from a distance of 550 metres started running at a speed of 9 km/h. The policeman began to chase him immediately, at a speed of 11 km/h and the thief was caught. What is the distance run by the thief before he was caught by the policeman? 

  1. ((a))

    2475 metres

  2. ((b))

    2485 metres

  3. ((c))

    2470 metres

  4. ((d))

    2480 metres

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2475 metres

62

A baby stroller is sold for Rs. 12,320 by allowing a discount of 30% on its marked price. Find the marked price of a baby stroller.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 17,320

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 17,600

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 12,700

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 18,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 17,320

63

Amit earned a gain of 15% on selling his bike for Rs. 80,500. At what price (in Rs.) would Amit have bought his bike?

  1. ((a))

    78,000

  2. ((b))

    70,000

  3. ((c))

    68,000

  4. ((d))

    75,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

78,000

64

How much chicory at Rs. 5 per kg should be added to 10 kg of coffee at Rs. 12 per kg so that the mixture will be worth Rs. 7.50 per kg?

  1. ((a))

    18 kg

  2. ((b))

    22 kg

  3. ((c))

    15 kg

  4. ((d))

    20 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18 kg

65

Find the fourth proportion of the following numbers.

13\frac{1}{3} of 18, 45\frac{4}{5} of 20, 37\frac{3}{7} of 28.

  1. ((a))

    27

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    32

  4. ((d))

    26

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27

66

Find the volume of a solid hemisphere whose diameter is 21 cm ( use π=227\pi = \frac{{22}}{7}).

  1. ((a))

    2423.5 cm3

  2. ((b))

    2426.5 cm3

  3. ((c))

    2425.5 cm3

  4. ((d))

    2424.5 cm3

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Answer: ((a))

2423.5 cm3

67

A family has an annual income of Rs. 8,00,000, out of which they save some money. They spend 15% of the total income on health. The expenditure done on education is half of the expenditure incurred on rent. The expenditure on food was Rs. 40,000, which is 10% of the expenditure on rent. How much money (in Rs.) is saved?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 70,000 

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 40,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 80,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 60,000

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 70,000 

68

Manoj and Kritika divide a sum of Rs. 20,000 in the ratio of 5 ∶ 3. If Rs.6,000 is added to each of their shares, what would be the new ratio formed?

  1. ((a))

    31 ∶ 27

  2. ((b))

    35 ∶ 25

  3. ((c))

    45 ∶ 37

  4. ((d))

    37 ∶ 27

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Answer: ((a))

31 ∶ 27

69

A man borrowed Rs. 46,000 at 5% per annum compound interest, compounded annually. How much money (in Rs.) will he pay as interest at the end of 2 years to clear his debt?

  1. ((a))

    6712

  2. ((b))

    50715 

  3. ((c))

    4715

  4. ((d))

    48227

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Answer: ((a))

6712

70

A shopkeeper gains 30% after allowing a discount of 20% on the marked price of an article. Find his profit per cent if the articles are sold at a marked price allowing no discount. 

  1. ((a))

    60.5%

  2. ((b))

    62.5%

  3. ((c))

    65.5%

  4. ((d))

    62%

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Answer: ((a))

60.5%

71

The HCF of 72,108 and 360 is _______.

  1. ((a))

    1080

  2. ((b))

    36

  3. ((c))

    360

  4. ((d))

    72

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Answer: ((a))

1080

72

A can complete 35\frac{3}{5} of the work in 9 days and B can complete 15\frac{1}{5} of the work in 6 days. Working together, A and B can complete 35\frac{3}{5} of the work in __________.

  1. ((a))

    7 days

  2. ((b))

    8 days

  3. ((c))

    6 days

  4. ((d))

    5 days

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Answer: ((a))

7 days

73

A number is cube of 53. When 7 times of 57 is subtracted from the number, then the resultant number which is formed will be divisible by:

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    13

  4. ((d))

    12

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Answer: ((a))

19

74

What is the height of a cuboid whose total surface area is 650 cm2 ? The cuboid is 10 cm long and 7 cm wide.

  1. ((a))

    14 cm

  2. ((b))

    12 cm

  3. ((c))

    18 cm

  4. ((d))

    15 cm

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Answer: ((a))

14 cm

75

If mean proportional of K and 32 is 16, then what is the value of K?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    7

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Answer: ((a))

9

English Language (25 questions)

76

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

Nirmala scored forty runs in the school cricket match.

  1. ((a))

    Forty runs scored by Nirmala in the school cricket match. 

  2. ((b))

    Forty runs was being scored by Nirmala in the school cricket match.

  3. ((c))

    Forty runs had been scored by Nirmala in the school cricket match. 

  4. ((d))

    Forty runs were scored by Nirmala in the school cricket match.

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Answer: ((a))

Forty runs scored by Nirmala in the school cricket match. 

77

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

During our recent visit to Delhi during the COVID lockdown, we were shocked to find that the railway station was _________ crowded.

  1. ((a))

    heavily

  2. ((b))

    generally

  3. ((c))

    vehemently 

  4. ((d))

    surprisingly

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Answer: ((a))

heavily

78

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

The files were being cleared by Shilpa as per the principal’s instructions.

  1. ((a))

    Shilpa can be clearing the files as per the principal’s instructions.

  2. ((b))

    Shilpa were clearing the files as per the Principal’s instructions.

  3. ((c))

    Shilpa has cleared the files as per the principal’s instructions.

  4. ((d))

    Shilpa was clearing the files as per the principal’s instructions.

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Answer: ((a))

Shilpa can be clearing the files as per the principal’s instructions.

79

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Under the weather

  1. ((a))

    Having bad weather

  2. ((b))

    Having good weather

  3. ((c))

    Rainy and cloudy weather

  4. ((d))

    Feeling sick

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Answer: ((a))

Having bad weather

80

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 

  1. ((a))

    Duly  

  2. ((b))

    Sadly

  3. ((c))

    Wholy

  4. ((d))

    Truly  

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Answer: ((a))

Duly  

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

Honey bees, also known as Apis mellifera, are an important part of the ecosystem (1)__________ us. However, they are constantly exposed to many (2). They are particularly (3)_______ to diseases and parasites because they live in colonies. Once a member of the colony gets infected, it is very easy for the disease to (4). This is why honeybees have some (5)____________ behaviours to help them fight infections.

81

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

  1. ((a))

    across

  2. ((b))

    prior to

  3. ((c))

    within

  4. ((d))

    around

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Answer: ((a))

across

82

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

  1. ((a))

    tasks

  2. ((b))

    threats

  3. ((c))

    elements

  4. ((d))

    sunrays

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Answer: ((a))

tasks

83

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

  1. ((a))

    dissimilar

  2. ((b))

    contrary

  3. ((c))

    vulnerable

  4. ((d))

    insensible

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Answer: ((a))

dissimilar

84

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

  1. ((a))

    spread

  2. ((b))

    originate

  3. ((c))

    convert

  4. ((d))

    dominate

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Answer: ((a))

spread

85

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

  1. ((a))

    offensive

  2. ((b))

    specific

  3. ((c))

    overt

  4. ((d))

    voluntary

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Answer: ((a))

offensive

86

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

CONQUER

  1. ((a))

    surrender

  2. ((b))

    crush 

  3. ((c))

    subdue

  4. ((d))

    overthrow 

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Answer: ((a))

surrender

87

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Believe  

  2. ((b))

    Sieze

  3. ((c))

    Receive

  4. ((d))

    Relieve  

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Answer: ((a))

Believe  

88

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

A meal that is usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch

  1. ((a))

    Snacks

  2. ((b))

    Brunch

  3. ((c))

    Breakfast 

  4. ((d))

    Lunch

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Answer: ((a))

Snacks

89

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Causmetic 

  2. ((b))

    Turmeric

  3. ((c))

    Detergent

  4. ((d))

    Playful

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Answer: ((a))

Causmetic 

90

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pull yourself together

  1. ((a))

    Pull your hair

  2. ((b))

    Pull your clothes

  3. ((c))

    Calm down

  4. ((d))

    Stand by your opinion

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Answer: ((a))

Pull your hair

91

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

Let us prayer.

  1. ((a))

    Let us praying. 

  2. ((b))

    Let us be prayed.

  3. ((c))

    Let us pray. 

  4. ((d))

    Let us be prayer. 

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Answer: ((a))

Let us praying. 

92

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Bashful

  1. ((a))

    Introverted

  2. ((b))

    Expanded  

  3. ((c))

    Experimented  

  4. ((d))

    Concussed  

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Answer: ((a))

Introverted

93

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. BetterSelect the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Better

  1. ((a))

    Verse

  2. ((b))

    Best

  3. ((c))

    Worse

  4. ((d))

    Good

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Answer: ((a))

Verse

94

Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the bold word.

It was a desolate wasteland except for some grazing sheep.

  1. ((a))

    cheerful

  2. ((b))

    cordial

  3. ((c))

    festive

  4. ((d))

    lonely

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Answer: ((a))

cheerful

95

Substitute one word for the italicised expression.

The death of the veteran leader was followed by a year of *absence of ***Government in the whole of North India.

  1. ((a))

    harmony

  2. ((b))

    anarchy 

  3. ((c))

    calm

  4. ((d))

    peace

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Answer: ((a))

harmony

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follows`.

Xandersol, a new, potentially lethal drug, is being blamed for numerous illnesses and the death of six Anchorstown residents. According to water and sewer authority officials, the drug has somehow found its way into the city water system, resulting in the contamination of household drinking water for thousands of local residents. The question lies not in determining how, but, more importantly, where the drug entered the city water system; once the leak is found it can quickly be contained. Experts agree that, given the relative scarcity of Xandersol in amounts large enough to affect an entire community.

According to a recent poll, an overwhelming majority of local residents - nearly 80% - believe this to be the case. As a result of the disaster, Marcia has had to take off work to care for her children, whom she believes have been adversely affected by the contaminated water. “I’ve taken off three days since the disaster. And those are unpaid days. I don’t have the luxury of paid sick days like some people.” She shakes her head. “You know things are bad when you can't even drink the water.”

The big-name actor Evert Milkin on location for a shoot for his upcoming blockbuster movie, had a chance to spend two days in Anchorstown. Upon being warned about the drinking water problem, he decided to investigate for himself. Milkin was shocked at what he found. He purports to have discovered a dried pool of Xandersol residue collected about the entrance of a city sewer opening just outside a pharmaceutical company. Acting upon these findings, Milkin has galvanised many to support the claim that the Xandersol entered the city water system at the WPP Pharmaceuticals.

According to local engineer Todd Severs, RTC pharma is the one at fault. “It should be pretty clear to everyone that the RTC is responsible for the disaster. Just take a look at their past record. In the last two years alone, the RTC has incurred 16 citations for non-compliance with federal and state drug testing standards.” In recent days, Severs’ statements have begun to resonate with the public. When confronted with growing concern, the RTC issued the following statement in its defence: "While we understand that much of this blame stems from our poor record of upholding testing standards, we would like to remind local residents of the simple, yet important facts: The RTC has been testing the drugs that the people have come to depend on. Reports of those adversely affected by Xandersol are on the rise. In desperation, residents have resorting to fitting out their taps with makeshift Xandersol filters.

96

What is the tone of the passage?

  1. ((a))

    Appreciative

  2. ((b))

    Diplomatic

  3. ((c))

    Accusive

  4. ((d))

    News

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Answer: ((a))

Appreciative

97

Why are the pharmaceutical companies under scrutiny?

  1. ((a))

    Pharmaceutical companies are bad

  2. ((b))

    Pharmaceutical companies are irresponsible

  3. ((c))

    Pharmaceutical companies are good

  4. ((d))

    Xandersol was spilled from a pharmaceutical company

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Answer: ((a))

Pharmaceutical companies are bad

98

What is the theme of the passage?

  1. ((a))

    Xandersol spill in Anchorstown

  2. ((b))

    Plight of the residents in Anchorstown

  3. ((c))

    Effect of Xandersol

  4. ((d))

    Responsibility of pharmaceutical companies

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Answer: ((a))

Xandersol spill in Anchorstown

99

Identify the appropriate fact from the passage. 

  1. ((a))

    The culprit is punished

  2. ((b))

    Residents have started using makeshift Xandersol filters

  3. ((c))

    Residents are fleeing the town

  4. ((d))

    Pharmaceutical companies are closed

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Answer: ((a))

The culprit is punished

100

What is the appropriate title for the passage?

  1. ((a))

    Plight of residents

  2. ((b))

    Water contamination

  3. ((c))

    Adverse effects of Xandersol

  4. ((d))

    Who spilled Xandersol?

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Answer: ((a))

Plight of residents

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