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SSC CGL 2024 · 2024-09-11 · Shift 3

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Question 3archived

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. R F _ G T R _V G _ R F V _ T _ F V G T

  1. A
    VFVGR
  2. B
    VTTGR
  3. C
    VFTGR
  4. D
    VFTGG
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C. VFTGR

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Question 4archived

In a certain code language, ‘MAN’ is coded as ‘15316’ and ‘SHE’ is coded as ‘21107’. How will ‘OUT’ be coded in that language?

  1. A
    152222
  2. B
    172121
  3. C
    172322
  4. D
    152120
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C. 172322

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Question 5archived

Select the word pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (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) Calcium : Osteomalacia

  1. A
    Lungs : Tuberculosis
  2. B
    Iron : Anaemia
  3. C
    Heart : Cardiovascular
  4. D
    Stomach : Blindness
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B. Iron : Anaemia

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Question 6archived

All of the letters in the word ‘JUNGLE’ are arranged in alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter which is second from the left end and the one which is third from the right end in the new letter-cluster thus formed?

  1. A
    Five
  2. B
    Three
  3. C
    Two
  4. D
    Four
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D. Four

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Question 9archived

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (66, 57, 48) (94, 85, 76) (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
    (85, 77, 64)
  2. B
    (79, 70, 59)
  3. C
    (81, 72, 63)
  4. D
    (98, 90, 83)
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C. (81, 72, 63)

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Question 11archived

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers. (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.) 17 : 253 19 : 271

  1. A
    21 : 289
  2. B
    23 : 207
  3. C
    32 : 387
  4. D
    31 : 400
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A. 21 : 289

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Question 12archived

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 rats are mouse. No mouse is a rodent. Some rats are kittens. Conclusions: I. No rodent is a kitten. II. Some rats are rodent. III. No kitten is a mouse.

  1. A
    Only conclusion I follows
  2. B
    Neither conclusion follows
  3. C
    Only conclusion III follows
  4. D
    Only conclusion II follows
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B. Neither conclusion follows

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Question 13archived

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. OUR : NPTVQS : : BIG : ACHJFH : : FOR : ?

  1. A
    EGNOQR
  2. B
    GEPNSQ
  3. C
    EGNPQS
  4. D
    GENPRS
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C. EGNPQS

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Question 14archived

In a certain code language, BRING is coded as ‘7149182’ and SMILE is coded as ‘51291319’. What will be the code for FORGIVE?

  1. A
    5229718156
  2. B
    5219717166
  3. C
    5228717156
  4. D
    5229179156
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A. 5229718156

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Question 15archived

In a certain code language, R + T means ‘R is the sister of T’. R – T means ‘R is the father of T’. R * T means ‘R is the wife of T’. R ÷ T means ‘R is the mother of T’. Based on the above, how is M related to Q if ‘M * N – P + Q ÷ R +T’?

  1. A
    Mother’s mother
  2. B
    Mother
  3. C
    Mother’s sister
  4. D
    Sister
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B. Mother

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Question 16archived

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 304 × 19 − 101 + 23 ÷ 5 = ?

  1. A
    6
  2. B
    21
  3. C
    12
  4. D
    2
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D. 2

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Question 17archived

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 164 – 173 ÷ 110 + 140 × 5 = ?

  1. A
    11619
  2. B
    19616
  3. C
    19166
  4. D
    11916
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C. 19166

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Question 18archived

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different. Note : The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster

  1. A
    ONM
  2. B
    BCD
  3. C
    JKL
  4. D
    RST
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A. ONM

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Question 19archived

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D. Option 4 (shown in the question image)

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Question 20archived

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 12, 25, 49, ?, 197, 395

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    100
  2. B
    96
  3. C
    99
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    121
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C. 99

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Question 21archived

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Question 22archived

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C. Option 3 (shown in the question image)

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Question 23archived

The same operation(s) are followed in all the given number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair. (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
    56 : 9
  2. B
    44 : 7
  3. C
    68 : 11
  4. D
    72 : 12
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D. 72 : 12

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Question 24archived

Two sets of numbers are given below. In each set of numbers, certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number result(s) in the second number. Similarly, certain mathematical operation(s) on the second number result(s) in the third number and so on. Which of the given options follows the same set of operations as in the given sets? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) 14 – 196 – 186 – 172; 15 – 225 – 215 – 200

  1. A
    3 – 9 – 19 – 14
  2. B
    9 – 81 – 71 – 62
  3. C
    6 – 36 – 26 – 22
  4. D
    8 – 64 – 54 – 40
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B. 9 – 81 – 71 – 62

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Question 25archived

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

  1. A
    FJZNY
  2. B
    FZJYN
  3. C
    FZYVJ
  4. D
    FNJYV
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B. FZJYN

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Question 26archived

Lata Mangeshkar was honoured with the Bharat Ratna in the year ________.

  1. A
    2004
  2. B
    2003
  3. C
    2001
  4. D
    2002
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C. 2001

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Question 27archived

What is the reason for the similar size of the vascular bundle in monocot leaves?

  1. A
    Radial venation
  2. B
    Parallel venation
  3. C
    Cubical venation
  4. D
    Rectangular venation
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B. Parallel venation

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Question 28archived

In which state of India was the Neeru-Meeru programme introduced for construction of water harvesting structures?

  1. A
    Uttar Pradesh
  2. B
    Andhra Pradesh
  3. C
    Punjab
  4. D
    Rajasthan
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B. Andhra Pradesh

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Question 29archived

Hariprasad Chaurasia, an Indian flutist in the Hindustani classical tradition, was awarded with which of the following awards in 2000?

  1. A
    Padma Vibhushan
  2. B
    Padma Bhushan
  3. C
    Padma Shri
  4. D
    Bharat Ratna
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A. Padma Vibhushan

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Question 30archived

Which of the following events took place in the United Provinces in February, 1922?

  1. A
    Chauri Chaura
  2. B
    Quit India
  3. C
    Kakori Incident
  4. D
    Khilafat Movement
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A. Chauri Chaura

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Question 31archived

What do we mean by Allen’s rule?

  1. A
    The body compensates low oxygen availability by increasing red blood cell production, decreasing the binding affinity of haemoglobin and by increasing the breathing rate.
  2. B
    Some plants have no leaves – they are reduced to spines – and the photosynthetic function is taken over by the flattened stems.
  3. C
    Desert lizards lack the physiological ability that mammals have to deal with the high temperatures of their habitat.
  4. D
    Mammals from colder climates generally have shorter ears and limbs to minimise heat loss.
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D. Mammals from colder climates generally have shorter ears and limbs to minimise heat loss.

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Question 32archived

Ernest Rutherford used about ________ thick gold foil for alpha scattering experiments.

  1. A
    1000 atoms
  2. B
    700 atoms
  3. C
    900 atoms
  4. D
    500 atoms
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A. 1000 atoms

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Question 33archived

Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the conduct of business of the Government of a state?

  1. A
    Article 164
  2. B
    Article 167
  3. C
    Article 166
  4. D
    Article 177
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C. Article 166

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Question 34archived

In which of the following districts of Rajasthan are the ‘Barchans’ found?

  1. A
    Jaisalmer
  2. B
    Alwar
  3. C
    Udaipur
  4. D
    Bhilwara
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A. Jaisalmer

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Question 35archived

In May 2022, Then President Ram Nath Kovind appointed _________ as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.

  1. A
    Vijai Kapoor
  2. B
    Vinai Kumar Saxena
  3. C
    Anil Baijal
  4. D
    Kiran Bedi
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B. Vinai Kumar Saxena

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Question 36archived

Which of the following Constitutions inspired the law-making process in India?

  1. A
    British Constitution
  2. B
    US Constitution
  3. C
    Irish Constitution
  4. D
    Canadian Constitution
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A. British Constitution

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Question 37archived

According to which of the following foreign travellers, people of Delhi used to write letters containing abuses to the Sultan, therefore, in order to punish them Sultan decided to shift the capital?

  1. A
    Hasan Nizami
  2. B
    Isami
  3. C
    Ibn Batuta
  4. D
    Al Biruni
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C. Ibn Batuta

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Question 38archived

How many players are there on each side of the Kabaddi Team in the field?

  1. A
    9
  2. B
    10
  3. C
    8
  4. D
    7
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D. 7

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Question 39archived

In 2022, which of the following railway stations has been selected for the ‘One Station One Product’ scheme launched by Indian Railways, which identifies Kanchipuram sarees as the chosen product?

  1. A
    Patna Jn
  2. B
    Visakhapatnam
  3. C
    Chennai Central
  4. D
    Howrah
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C. Chennai Central

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Question 40archived

Which of the following definitions best describes the concept of microfinance?

  1. A
    A microfinance institution is a digital-only and mobile-first bank.
  2. B
    Microfinance is a banking service provided to unemployed or low-income individuals or groups, who otherwise would have no other access to financial services.
  3. C
    Microfinance refers to providing banking services to individuals living in rural areas.
  4. D
    A microfinance institution is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956, and engaged in the business of loans and advances and acquisition of shares/stocks/bonds/debentures/securities issued by the government.
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B. Microfinance is a banking service provided to unemployed or low-income individuals or groups, who otherwise would have no other access to financial services.

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Question 41archived

How long will a sound wave take to travel 1.5km, which has a frequency of 5 kHz and wavelength of 6 cm?

  1. A
    25 seconds
  2. B
    5 seconds
  3. C
    50 seconds
  4. D
    2.5 seconds
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B. 5 seconds

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Question 42archived

With reference to Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909, consider the following statements. a) They are also called the Indian Councils Act, 1909. b) They increased the strength of Legislative Councils. c) The right to separate electorate was given to the Muslims. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. A
    a, b
  2. B
    c, a
  3. C
    b, c
  4. D
    a, b, c
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D. a, b, c

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Question 43archived

Which of the following types of unemployment is found in India when people are employed for a certain period of a year in tourist resorts and various tourism-related activities in the mountain regions, but are unemployed in off-seasons?

  1. A
    Under employment
  2. B
    Seasonal unemployment
  3. C
    Disguised unemployment
  4. D
    Cyclical unemployment
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B. Seasonal unemployment

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Question 44archived

Which of the following terms is NOT related to cricket?

  1. A
    No Ball
  2. B
    Wide Ball
  3. C
    Deuce
  4. D
    Wicket
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C. Deuce

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Question 45archived

Which of the following schemes enables students mobility across Higher Education Institutions?

  1. A
    Academic Bank of Credits
  2. B
    National Educational Technology Forum
  3. C
    Structured Assessment for Analysing Learning Levels (SAFAL)
  4. D
    PM Umeed scheme
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A. Academic Bank of Credits

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Question 46archived

When was the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy established?

  1. A
    1954
  2. B
    1951
  3. C
    1952
  4. D
    1953
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A. 1954

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Question 47archived

Who developed the theory of combustion as a chemical reaction with oxygen in the 18th century, that excluded phlogiston theory?

  1. A
    Friedrich Wöhler
  2. B
    Antoine Lavoisier
  3. C
    Robert Boyle
  4. D
    Johann Becher
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B. Antoine Lavoisier

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Question 48archived

The Mahalanobis model was the basis for which Five-Year Plan?

  1. A
    Fourth Five-Year Plan
  2. B
    Second Five-Year Plan
  3. C
    First Five-Year Plan
  4. D
    Sixth Five-Year Plan
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B. Second Five-Year Plan

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Question 49archived

’Poush Mela’ is a unique festival celebrated in which of the following Indian states?

  1. A
    Uttar Pradesh
  2. B
    Madhya Pradesh
  3. C
    Himachal Pradesh
  4. D
    West Bengal
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D. West Bengal

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Question 50archived

Vasudeva I who issued coins in gold (dinars and quarter dinars) and copper (single denomination) was a _________king.

  1. A
    Shunga
  2. B
    Shaka
  3. C
    Vakataka
  4. D
    Kushana
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D. Kushana

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Question 53archived

Naman bought few apples for ₹720 from a shop. He negotiated the price and the shopkeeper reduced it by ₹2 per apple. Due to this Naman could buy four more apples than what he had bought earlier. How many apples did he originally buy?

  1. A
    36
  2. B
    44
  3. C
    40
  4. D
    48
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A. 36

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Question 54archived

What is the ratio of the mean proportional of 1.21 and 0.09 with the mean proportional of 0.16 and 0.36?

  1. A
    13 : 8
  2. B
    11 : 8
  3. C
    11 : 13
  4. D
    13 : 12
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B. 11 : 8

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Question 55archived

If Ram purchases a fan, he gets 8% discount, however, if he purchases three fans he gets 6% on the first, 10% on the second and 12% on the third. If the price paid by the Ram for three fans is ₹6,800, then what will be the marked price of each fan?

  1. A
    ₹2,550
  2. B
    ₹2,500
  3. C
    ₹2,400
  4. D
    ₹2,450
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B. ₹2,500

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Question 56archived

The tank is filled by three pipes with different uniform flow rates. While the first two pipes are operating simultaneously, they fill the tank in the same duration that the third pipe takes to fill it alone. The second pipe can fill the tank 5 hours quicker than the first pipe, yet 4 hours slower than the third pipe. What is the time (in hours) needed for the first pipe to fill the tank?

  1. A
    18
  2. B
    9
  3. C
    12
  4. D
    15
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D. 15

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Question 57archived

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    Option 1 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 2 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 3 (shown in the question image)
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Question 58archived

In ∆ABC, two medians AD and BE intersect at G at right angles. If AD = 12 cm and BE = 9 cm, then the length of AB is equal to:

  1. A
    12 cm
  2. B
    14 cm
  3. C
    10 cm
  4. D
    16 cm
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C. 10 cm

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Question 59archived

A class of 30 students appeared in a test. The average score of 12 students is 62, and that of the rest is 74. What is the average score of the class?

  1. A
    67.2
  2. B
    68.2
  3. C
    69.2
  4. D
    70.2
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C. 69.2

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Question 60archived

A boat can go 54 km upstream in 6 hours. If the speed of the stream is 4.8 km/h, then how much time (in hours) will the boat take to cover a distance of 279 km downstream?

  1. A
    18
  2. B
    15
  3. C
    16
  4. D
    20
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B. 15

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Question 61archived

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    Option 1 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 2 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 3 (shown in the question image)
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Question 62archived

Replace * by the smallest digit so that 723*56* is divisible by 6.

  1. A
    1
  2. B
    2
  3. C
    3
  4. D
    4
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B. 2

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Question 63archived

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    Option 1 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 2 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 3 (shown in the question image)
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Question 64archived

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    Option 1 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 2 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 3 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 4 (shown in the question image)
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Question 65archived

A cuboid of dimensions 50 cm, 150 cm, 175 cm can be divided into how many identical largest cubes?

  1. A
    84
  2. B
    75
  3. C
    90
  4. D
    85
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A. 84

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Question 66archived

P and Q are centres of two circles whose radii are 7 cm and 3 cm, respectively. If the direct common tangents to the circles meet PQ extended at A, then A divides PQ _________.

  1. A
    externally in the ratio 3 : 7
  2. B
    externally in the ratio 7 : 3
  3. C
    internally in the ratio 7 : 3
  4. D
    internally in the ratio 3 : 7
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B. externally in the ratio 7 : 3

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Question 67archived

The table given here represents the distance (in km) travelled by two athletes X and Y in the same direction. Y’s average speed (km/hour) during the first five hours is:

  1. A
    31
  2. B
    34
  3. C
    32
  4. D
    33
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D. 33

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Question 68archived

Sohan borrows a sum of ₹1,41,545 at the rate of 11% per annum simple interest. At the end of the first year, he repays ₹25,490 towards return of principal amount borrowed. If Sohan clears all pending dues at the end of the second year, including interest payment that accrued during the first year, how much does he pay (in ₹) at the end of the second year?

  1. A
    1,37,407
  2. B
    1,36,453
  3. C
    1,44,391
  4. D
    1,41,222
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C. 1,44,391

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Question 69archived

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    Option 1 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 2 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 3 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 4 (shown in the question image)
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Question 70archived

In a ΔLMN, ∠L = 118° and LM = LN. Find ∠N.

  1. A
    31°
  2. B
    62°
  3. C
    42°
  4. D
    65°
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A. 31°

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Question 71archived

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    Option 2 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 3 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 4 (shown in the question image)
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A. Option 1 (shown in the question image)

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Question 72archived

Consider the given table for total imports of goods of 5 companies over 5 years (in lakhs), and answer the question that follows. If the total exports of all companies together in the year 2013 is ₹300 lakh, then the profit/loss of all companies together in year 2013 is: (Assume: Profit = Exports – Imports)

  1. A
    loss of ₹27 lakh
  2. B
    loss of ₹18 lakh
  3. C
    profit of ₹35 lakh
  4. D
    profit of ₹30 lakh
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C. profit of ₹35 lakh

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Question 73archived

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    Option 1 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 2 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 3 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 4 (shown in the question image)
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Question 74archived

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    Option 1 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 2 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 3 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 4 (shown in the question image)
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Question 75archived

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    Option 1 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 2 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 3 (shown in the question image)
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    Option 4 (shown in the question image)
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A. Option 1 (shown in the question image)

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Question 76archived

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Failing to give proper care and attention

  1. A
    Wild
  2. B
    Cautious
  3. C
    Provident
  4. D
    Lax
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D. Lax

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Question 77archived

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. A big fancy dress ball was arranged to celebrate their homecoming. B. It must have been a terrible shock for a young girl. C. They had been married a month, just home from their honeymoon. D. Just as the guests were starting to arrive, Charnley locked himself into his bedroom and shot himself.

  1. A
    ABCD
  2. B
    DACB
  3. C
    BCAD
  4. D
    BCDA
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C. BCAD

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Question 78archived

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Expertise

  1. A
    Clumsiness
  2. B
    Proficiency
  3. C
    Lack
  4. D
    Ignorance
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B. Proficiency

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Question 79archived

In the following sentence, four words are underlined out of which one word is misspelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word. I took out a water tumbler(A) for a drink, but found the water in the metal container (B) had frozen so I couldn't quanch (C) my thirst. I ate some biscuits and offered (D) some to Hillary.

  1. A
    A
  2. B
    B
  3. C
    C
  4. D
    D
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C. C

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Question 80archived

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. He must deliver pizza.

  1. A
    Pizza can be delivered by him.
  2. B
    Pizza must be delivered by him.
  3. C
    Pizza has to be delivered by him.
  4. D
    Pizza have to be delivered by him.
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B. Pizza must be delivered by him.

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Question 81archived

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (P) an open mind (Q) seek it with (O) for personal growth and development (R) knowledge is a powerful tool

  1. A
    QROP
  2. B
    ORPQ
  3. C
    PQRO
  4. D
    ROQP
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D. ROQP

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Question 82archived

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in brackets to fill in the blank. The________(crux) of his argument was that education should continue throughout life.

  1. A
    essence
  2. B
    etiquette
  3. C
    proposal
  4. D
    draft
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A. essence

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Question 83archived

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. Success is not a destination, it’s a journey.

  1. A
    Failure
  2. B
    Sensation
  3. C
    Victory
  4. D
    Opulence
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A. Failure

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Question 84archived

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. She believed she had been blamed for the mistakes of others for what happened.

  1. A
    Made a sceptic
  2. B
    Made a savage
  3. C
    Made a spinster
  4. D
    Made a scapegoat
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D. Made a scapegoat

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Question 85archived

Select the most appropriate synonym of the bold word in the following sentence. His eloquent speech always persuades people to work for their betterment.

  1. A
    Articulate
  2. B
    Vague
  3. C
    Inarticulate
  4. D
    Short
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A. Articulate

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Question 86archived

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. Out of those group members, Rohan is the one who opposes others, no matter what they tell him.

  1. A
    anatomist
  2. B
    antagonist
  3. C
    protagonist
  4. D
    agonist
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B. antagonist

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Question 87archived

Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank. All the chefs in the world are famous because of their _____________ skills.

  1. A
    colinary
  2. B
    kolinary
  3. C
    kulinary
  4. D
    culinary
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D. culinary

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Question 88archived

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Solutions to the country’s interior problems are still a long way away.

  1. A
    a long way away.
  2. B
    the country’s interior
  3. C
    problems are still
  4. D
    Solutions to
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B. the country’s interior

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Question 89archived

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Brittle

  1. A
    Crunchy
  2. B
    Resilient
  3. C
    Delicate
  4. D
    Aloof
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B. Resilient

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Question 90archived

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The letter was being typed by the secretary when the phone rang.

  1. A
    The secretary will type the letter when the phone rings.
  2. B
    The secretary is typing the letter when the phone rings.
  3. C
    The secretary was typing the letter when the phone rang.
  4. D
    The secretary types the letter when the phone rings.
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C. The secretary was typing the letter when the phone rang.

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Question 91archived

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. When I saw him, I will ask him to return the book he borrowed.

  1. A
    see him
  2. B
    had seen him
  3. C
    shall see him
  4. D
    have seen him
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A. see him

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Question 92archived

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Nobody’s fool

  1. A
    Not easily deceived
  2. B
    The wisest person
  3. C
    A complete fool
  4. D
    All are fools
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A. Not easily deceived

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Question 93archived

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A dime a dozen

  1. A
    Something common and not special
  2. B
    Very wealthy
  3. C
    Variety of amenities
  4. D
    A fair trade
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A. Something common and not special

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Question 94archived

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Paramount

  1. A
    trivial
  2. B
    collateral
  3. C
    inferior
  4. D
    supreme
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D. supreme

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Question 95archived

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. They secret / decided / to leave / the town.

  1. A
    the town
  2. B
    to leave
  3. C
    decided
  4. D
    They secret
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D. They secret

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Question 96archived

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1

  1. A
    at
  2. B
    off
  3. C
    in
  4. D
    to
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D. to

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Question 97archived

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2

  1. A
    therefore
  2. B
    through
  3. C
    among
  4. D
    onto
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C. among

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Question 98archived

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3

  1. A
    marginalised
  2. B
    censored
  3. C
    elevated
  4. D
    uplifted
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A. marginalised

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Question 99archived

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4

  1. A
    abundance
  2. B
    river
  3. C
    poverty
  4. D
    forest
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C. poverty

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Question 100archived

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5

  1. A
    elevation of
  2. B
    rejection of
  3. C
    president of
  4. D
    exclusion of
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A. elevation of

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