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SSC Graduation Level 2 Aug 2022 Shift 3 (English)
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
24 questions
Section Test
1
In a certain code language, 'he loves children' is written as 'AA CC PP', 'children like candies' is written as 'ZZ PP QQ' and 'she loves candies' is written as 'QQ AA NN'. What is the code for the word 'like' in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: ZZ
2
Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. NOI _ _ _ RCN _ _ _ AERCN_IT_ERC_OITA _ _ C
MCQ
Correct answer: TAEOITOANER
3
In a certain code language, ‘LENGTH’ is written as ‘MDKGSF’ and ‘ESCAPE’ is written as ‘BRDDOZ’. How will ‘MARGIN’ be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: QZLMHF
4
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. CREATION : ETGCVKQP :: UNIVERSE : WPKXGTUG :: PLANET : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: RNCPGV
5
In a certain code language, 'CHOICE' is written as '53', 'CHARGE' is written as '52', how will 'CHANCE' be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 44
6
Which two numbers (not the digits of the numbers) and two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 25 ÷ 12 × 5 − 36 + 24 = 72
MCQ
Correct answer: 5 and 12; + and −
7
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded rotation is NOT allowed)
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
8
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) and complete the given series? UZVD, SCTG, ?, OIPM, MLNP
MCQ
Correct answer: QFRJ
9
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.(Note: the given words may or may not be meaningful words). 1.Economist 2.Earlier 3.Ecology 4.Embarrass 5.Emergency
MCQ
Correct answer: 2, 3, 1, 4, 5
10
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 13, 21, ?, 69, 133
MCQ
Correct answer: 37
11
In a certain code language, 'CATHOLIC' is written as '79', 'AUDIENCE' is written as '70', how will 'ASSEMBLY' be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 104
12
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (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) (7, 35, 42), (4, 20, 24)
MCQ
Correct answer: (9, 45, 54)
13
‘A # B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’. ‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’. ‘A & B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’. ‘A % B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’. If V & S @ F % H # T @ Q, then how is V related to H?
MCQ
Correct answer: Daughter’s husband
14
Two positions ofa cube are shown What will come opposite to the face showing '
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
15
In a code language, 'BRACE' is written as ‘GECTD’ and 'DORM' is written as 'OTQF'. How will 'INQUEST' be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: VUGWSPK
16
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 tigers are fishes. No elephant is a tiger. Some deer are tigers. Conclusions: I. Some fishes are deer. II. No elephant is a deer. III. No deer is a fish.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion I follows.
17
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) Room heater : Winter
MCQ
Correct answer: Raincoat : Monsoon
18
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. Statement : All Bananas are Grapes. All Papayas are Pineapple. Some Pineapples are Banana. Conclusions: (I) Some Papayas are Grapes. (II) Some Grapes are Pineapples. (III) Some Bananas are Papayas.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only Conclusion II follows.
19
Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded rotation is NOT allowed)
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
20
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.) Loss : Profit :: Expense : ?________
MCQ
Correct answer: Income
21
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Editorial 2. Education 3. Edition 4. Effective 5. Effortless 6. Ecosystem
MCQ
Correct answer: 6, 3, 1, 2, 4, 5
22
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.) Bird : Badminton
MCQ
Correct answer: Cue : Billiards
23
Pointing towards a woman, Allwyn said, “She is the mother of my brother’s son’s brother’s mother’s husband.” How is that woman related to Allwyn’s brother?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mother
24
Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
Section 2
General Awareness
27 questions
Section Test
25
A conical vessel has radius 4 cm and its curved surface area is 20π cm?. The volume of conical vessel is
MCQ
Correct answer: 16元cm
26
Which of the following is a pair of co-primes?
MCQ
Correct answer: (25, 31)
27
Who appoints the Attorney General of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: President
28
Which biome is found in the northern parts of Asia, Europe and North America where 300 to 900 millimetres (12 to 35 in) of rain can be expected per year?
MCQ
Correct answer: Coniferous forest
29
‘Courage and Commitment: An Autobiography’ is written by which Indian Politician?
MCQ
Correct answer: Margaret Alva
30
What is a ‘Gopura’ in South Indian temple architecture of the medieval period?
MCQ
Correct answer: An entrance gateway
31
The Koraput Revolution occurred in _________ during the Quit India Movement.
MCQ
Correct answer: Orissa
32
Which of the following is the largest city of Myanmar?
MCQ
Correct answer: Yangon
33
In _________, BR Ambedkar negotiated the Poona Pact with Mahatma Gandhi.
MCQ
Correct answer: 1932
34
Which nation-wide campaign was initiated by the Government of India on Gandhi Jayanti, 2014?
MCQ
Correct answer: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
35
Who among the following has completed his term as the Chair of Governing Body of International Labour Organization in 2021?
MCQ
Correct answer: Apurva Chandra
36
Which of the following states has a higher potential for solar energy?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rajasthan
37
According to Census 2011 of India, which of the following group of states have the highest female literacy rates?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kerala and Mizoram
38
In 1662, who described the equation P1V1 = P2V2, where P1 and V1 are the initial pressure and volume values, and P2 and V2 are the pressure and volume values of the gas after the transformation?
MCQ
Correct answer: Robert Boyle
39
In which year was the first reliable measurement on the properties of gases made by Anglo-Irish scientist Robert Boyle?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1662
40
Where was Babur buried for the first time in 1530?
MCQ
Correct answer: Agra
41
Mouma Das, who received Padma Shri Award in 2021, is a player of which of the following sports?
MCQ
Correct answer: Table Tennis
42
In which of the following dances from Assam do the movements by the dancers resemble butterflies and birds?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bagurumba
43
Which is NOT a Fundamental Duty?
MCQ
Correct answer: To respect the elders
44
Which of the following chemical compounds is a naturally occurring orange/yellow pigment extracted from turmeric, which is used as a spice, in food colouring and as a traditional herbal medicine?
MCQ
Correct answer: Curcumin
45
Which of the following was known as the forerunner of the Brahmo Samaj?
MCQ
Correct answer: Atmiya Sabha
46
In which year was Soil Health Card launched in India to enable the farmers to apply appropriate recommended dosages of nutrients for crop production and improving soil health and its fertility?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2015
47
Who among the following has become IAF’s first woman fighter pilot from J&K?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mawya Sudan
48
When was the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission launched?
MCQ
Correct answer: 27 September 2021
49
Who achieved fame for the Pandanallur school of Bharatanatyam?
MCQ
Correct answer: Meenakshi Pillai
50
General Election to the Legislative Assembly of which of the following States did not take place in February-March 2022?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rajasthan
51
How many members of the State Legislative Council are nominated by the Governor?
MCQ
Correct answer: One-sixth
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
24 questions
Section Test
52
Select the most appropriate title for the passage from the following options.
MCQ
Correct answer: Darcy and Bingley
53
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
54
A family saves 30% of the total income and the savings amount to ₹600 less than half of the expenditure. If the total expenditure is spent on health, food and education in the ratio of 3 : 5 : 6, then what amount of expenditure is spent on education?
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹3,600
55
The current population of a village is 1000 and its population is increasing at the rate of 10% every year. What will be the population of the village after three years?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1331
56
The average weight of 12 persons is increased by 3.5 kg when one of them whose weight is 56 kg is replaced by a new man. The weight of the new man is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 98 kg
57
Mohan got a 20% discount on the marked price when he bought a bag. He sold it for 40% more than what he paid for it. The profit percentage on the marked price is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 12%
58
+ x + y = 63, then the value of x? If andx 2 y+xy xy +y
MCQ
Correct answer: 69
59
Thebar-graph shows the number of shirts manufactured (in thousands by a company during five years 40 30 29 20 27 28 20 25 10 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 No of shirts in thousands What is the percentage dec re ment in the production of shirts in the year 2015 as compared to 20 l 4 (correct up to two decimals
MCQ
Correct answer: 28.57%
60
In a hotel, ration is available for 148 persons for 51 days. If 37 persons left the hotel, then for how many days will the remaining ration last?
MCQ
Correct answer: 68
61
What is the fourth proportional of 72 168 150
MCQ
Correct answer: 350
62
Shalini spends 60% of her salary. If her salary is increased by 40% and her expenditure is also increased by 30%, find the percentage increment or decrement in her savings.
MCQ
Correct answer: 55% increment
63
Factorize the given algebraic expression. 64 z 3 36 xyz
MCQ
Correct answer: 3 xy 12 yz 4 x z
64
Determine the largest angle if the angles of a triangle are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: $75^\circ$
65
Anil works 3 times faster than Sandeep. If Sandeep can complete a work independently in 12 days, the number of days in which Anil and Sandeep can together finish the work is:
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
66
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 10 units
67
Which of the following numbers is NOT divisible by 9?
MCQ
Correct answer: 43516
68
A police officer sees a thief from 200 metres. The thief flees, and the police officer pursues him. The thief and the officer are both running at 10 km/h and 11 km/h, respectively. At what distance will the officer apprehend the thief?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2 km
69
A dishonest shopkeeper claims to sell his articles at the cost price but uses 950 gm weight instead of one kilogram weight. What is his profit (rounded off to 1 decimal place) percentage?
MCQ
Correct answer: 5.3 Percent
70
[(sin θ tan θ + cos θ )2 - 1 ] is equal to:
MCQ
Correct answer: tan2 θ
71
Study the given graph carefully and answer the question that follows. Marks scored by five students in Science English and Hindi are shown in the graph Science 100 90 -English 06 pU H $0 80 70 70 70 70 60 60 60 50 50 50 50 40 40 40 30 30 30 20 10 What is the difference between the total marks obtained byC and the total marks obtained byE?
MCQ
Correct answer: 60 marks
72
A sold an article to B at 25% profit. B sold it to C at a loss of 12%. If C paid Rs.1,650, then how much did A pay for it?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rs.1,500
73
The algebraic expression 25 x 2 +16 y 2 +9 z - 40 xy+24 yz-30 zx is equal to:
MCQ
Correct answer: (4 y+ 3 z - 5 x)2
74
In a company, the average salary of all the employees is ₹20,000. The average salary of group-A employees is ₹32,000 while the average salary of group-B employees is ₹18,000. What is the number of employees in group-A if there are 72 employees in group-B?
MCQ
Correct answer: 12
75
Study the given graph and answer the question that follows Production of Rice in lakh tonnes in three states A Band C 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 What is the difference between the production of rice in state C in 2016 and the production of rice in state B in 2019.
MCQ
Correct answer: 10,00,000 tonnes
Section 4
English Comprehension
25 questions
Section Test
76
In a code language, 'TRAIN' is written as ‘PKCTV’ and 'MESH' is written as 'JUGO'. How will 'OMBRE' be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: GTDOQ
77
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Jaya asked if Riya was doing better than the previous day.
MCQ
Correct answer: Jaya said to Riya, “Are you doing better than yesterday?”
78
Select the sentence which does NOT have a spelling error.
MCQ
Correct answer: There is a statutory warning on every packet of cigarettes.
79
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Countries like China and the United States invest ___________ in wind, hydro, solar and biofuels.
MCQ
Correct answer: heavily
80
Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a spelling error. Select the option that rectifies the error. Heritage helps us understand our past, apreciate our present and shape our future.
MCQ
Correct answer: appreciate
81
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. Nayan asked, “Can I call you back tomorrow?”
MCQ
Correct answer: Nayan asked if he could call me back the next day.
82
In the given sentence, a word is given in brackets. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word to fill in the blank. The kids are feeling bored, but they are __________ (eager) to participate in the activities
MCQ
Correct answer: reluctant
83
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or figure
MCQ
Correct answer: Configuration
84
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Rahim’s house is building rapidly.
MCQ
Correct answer: Rahim’s house is being built rapidly.
85
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Harry asked me if I wanted to see magic.
MCQ
Correct answer: Harry said to me, “Do you want to see magic?”
86
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. The walls of the temple caved out due to weak construction.
MCQ
Correct answer: in
87
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Easter eggs used to be painted chicken eggs, but a modern________ is to substitute them with chocolate eggs or plastic eggs filled with confectionery such as jelly beans.
MCQ
Correct answer: custom
88
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word. The captain disdained the roaring impatience and mutinous disposition of his crews.
MCQ
Correct answer: Treated with scorn
89
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. It's a piece of cake
MCQ
Correct answer: It’s easy
90
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. DISMAL
MCQ
Correct answer: gloomy
91
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Hobby is a work which a man undertakes when he is not working for pleasure.
MCQ
Correct answer: in his spare time
92
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: surface
93
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: components
94
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: decomposed
95
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: interactions
96
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: gradual
97
Select the most appropriate meaning of ‘fastidious’ from the following options.
MCQ
Correct answer: Concerned about accuracy and detail
98
Select the synonym of ‘dependence’ from the passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: Reliance
99
Who was understanding, clever, haughty and reserved?
MCQ
Correct answer: Darcy
100
What is the central theme of the passage?
MCQ
Correct answer: The contrast between Bingley and Darcy