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SSC HSC Level 4 Aug 2022 Shift 3 (English)

SSC HSC Level 4 Aug 2022 Shift 3 (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1

General Intelligence and Reasoning

25 questions Section Test
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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.) (22, 7, 385) (36, 9, 810)

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In a certain code language,'TREE' is written as WWHJ, and 'LEAF' is written as OJDK. How will 'BARK' be written in that language?

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3

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. TIDE : URBW:: BACK : CZAQ :: WORD: ?

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In this question, 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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All chairs are tables. Some tables are stands. All stands are baskets. Conclusions: I. Some chairs are stands. II. Some tables are baskets. III. All baskets are chairs.

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In a code language, 'MUSCLE' is coded as USMLEC and 'FINGER' is coded as INFERG. How will 'THROAT' be coded in the same language?

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6

Select correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the letter Y and balance the following equation. 52 Y 13 Y 16 Y 32 Y 2

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Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? UHS, OJQ, ILO, ENM, ?

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8

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Pentagon 2. Decagon 3. Triangle 4. Hexagon 5. Heptagon

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9

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 191, 174, 165, 148, 139, ?

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10

Pointing at a woman, Ram said, “She is the only maternal aunt of my maternal aunt’s daughters, and I don’t have any maternal uncle.” What is the relation of the woman to Ram?

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In this question, three 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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All chairs are doors. Some doors are keys. All keys are windows. Conclusions: I. All chairs are keys. II. Some windows are doors.

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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.) Bengaluru : Karnataka :: Ranchi : ?

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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. FOUR: TLEI :: CODE: WLVV :: LAST: ?

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14

The following figures show the sequence of folding a piece of paper The last figure shows the manner in which the folded paper has been cut Choose a figure which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.

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In a code language, 'TRAIN' is written as AITRS, and 'TRUCK' is written as UCTRP. How will 'CYCLE' be written in the same language?

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The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown below Choose a figure which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper

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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. GENTLE : VOGMVT :: FACIAL : OZRXZU :: MAKEUP : ?

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18

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

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19

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Genius 2. Genuine 3. Generic 4. Generous 5. Genesis

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20

In a code language, 'PALM' is coded as 16-1-12-13 and 'HEAD' is coded as 8-5-1-4. How will 'NECK' be coded in the same language?

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21

Two positions of the same dice are given What digit will be on the face opposite to the face having the digit 5?

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22

In a certain code language, ‘FIRST’ is written as ‘YWUKG’ and ‘GROSS’ is written as ‘XWRTH’. How will ‘ROUND’ be written in that language?

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23

H is the husband of G. J and K are the sons of H. L is the son of J. L is the brother of M. N is the mother of M. How is N related to H?

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In a certain code language, 'STATE' is written as '38401405' and 'EXILE' is written as 5489245'.How will ‘ARENA’ be written in that language?

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25

Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? RI, PK, LO, FU, XC, ?

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Section 2

General Awareness

28 questions Section Test
26

The average weight of 32 students is 70 kg. If the weight of the teacher is also included, the average weight of the class becomes 70.5 kg. Calculate the weight of the teacher.

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27

The value of cot (-$315^\circ$) is :

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If A : B = 3 : 4, B : C = 5 : 6, and C : D = 12 : 17, what is A : D?

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29

Pandit Ram Narayan was a popular __________ player who is credited with making the instrument as a solo concert instrument.

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30

Which of the following is an example of perishable foods that CANNOT be stored for more than a day or two at room temperature, i.e., they have a shelf life of 1 or 2 days?

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31

What is the original name of the Empress of India Act and when was it instituted?

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32

Eugenol is a major component of:

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33

The Bharhut Stupa is located in which of the following Indian states?

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34

In 2021, who among the following was awarded the 12th Kalasagar Awards for exemplary contribution to the field of Mohiniyattam?

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35

King Porus and Alexander the Great fought which battle?

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36

The ‘Vikramshila University’ in Bihar was founded by which of the following kings?

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37

Who among the following inaugurated the Dredging Museum ‘Nikarshan Sadan’ at Vishakhapatnam in February 2022?

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38

Neeraj Chopra first set the senior national record during the 2016 South Asian Games held at __________.

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39

Which of the following is an igneous rock usually composed of the minerals quartz, feldspar and mica that is formed when hot molten rock cools relatively slowly underground?

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40

Who among the following was the Viceroy of India when the Indian Universities Act was passed in 1904?

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41

Which Amendment to the Constitution Act led to establishment of National Judicial Appointments Commission in India?

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42

Which of the following dance forms is NOT associated with the state of Jharkhand?

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43

Sri Lanka got independence in the year:

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44

Dantidurga was associated with which of the following ruling dynasties of the early medieval India?

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45

Which chemical element of the halogen group is a light greenish-yellow highly toxic gas with atomic number 17?

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46

According to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, by 2030, transport will have attracted how much per cent of the infrastructural investment in India?

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47

Article 263 of the Indian Constitution relates to the establishment of ___________.

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48

As per the Union Budget 2022-23, the launch of blockchain based digital rupee is proposed to start from __________.

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49

Sammakka-Sarakka Jatara is celebrated in which of the following states of India?

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50

Who among the following is the author of the book titled ‘Selection Day’?

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51

India can be divided into how many physiographic regions?

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52

The United Nations estimated the number of poor people in India to be around _______ million in 2019.

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53

What has been abolished under Article 17 of the Constitution of India by declaring its practice a legal offence?

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Section 3

Quantitative Aptitude

24 questions Section Test
54

Select the most appropriate synonym for the word ‘Customise’

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55

Why is free exercise and play encouraged for children?

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56

A shopkeeper purchases supplies from a supplier. The supplier sells 750 units of bags to the shopkeeper after gaining the sale price of 125 units of bags. What is the gain percentage of the supplier?

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57

In a ∆ABC, a line DE is drawn from D point on AB to E point on AC such that DE is parallel to BC. Also AD : DB is 2 : 5. If AC is 4.2 cm, then what is the length of AE?

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58

Raj can build a house in 16 days by himself, while Suraj can do it in 12 days. Raj and Suraj work on alternate days. How many days would the house take to build if Raj starts working on the first day?

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59

The following graph shows the income and expenditure of a company Study the graph carefully and answer the question based on the graph 70 60 50 In lac s 40 Income 20 Expend eru re 10 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Year The difference between the profits in 2015 and 2016 is

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60

The height of a cylinder and its volume are 15 cm and 2310 cm3, respectively. Find the total surface area.

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61

Simplify the following product (x-)(+x

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62

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 72?

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63

40 men can complete a work in 15 days. Five days after they started working, 10 more men joined them. In how many days will the total work be completed?

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64

The average of 10 numbers is 47. What should be the 11th number added to them to make the average 53?

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65

= 12, find 9 x 2 + If 2 x+ 3 x 4 x

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66

The following bar graph shows the sales (in thousand numbers of scooters from six different companies in 2 o 1 l and 2012. SALES OF SCOOTERS FROM SIX COMPANIES 30 IN 2011 AND 2012 Sales (in thousand numbers 25 m 20112012 20 25 15 10 Different Companies The total sales of company B for both the years are what percentage of the total sales of company E for both the years

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The following pie-chart represents a total expenditure of 2,28,oo 0 on different items in constructing a house in a town. Total Expenditure is 2,28,000. Steel 18% Labour 25% Bricks 10% Timber Cement 19% 19% 9% labour Timber Tiles Cement Bricks steel What is the total expenditure done on Steel Cement and Tiles?

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68

When 44 is subtracted from a number; it reduces to its 60%. Three-fifth of that number is:

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69

Determine the list price of an item if a 20% discount on the item amounts to Rs.50.

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70

Anil deposited Rs.8,000 in a two-year fixed deposit scheme on compound interest compounded annually at 5% per annum. Find the maturity value of the fixed deposit.

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71

A thief was spotted by a policeman at a distance of 1200 m and he started chasing him. The thief ran 6.4 km in 52 minutes and the policeman also ran the same distance in 40 minutes. Find the distance the thief had run before he was caught.

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If A is 25% more than B and B is 15% less than C, then A:B:C= ?

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73

A man’s average driving speed for 9 hours is 72 km/h. During the first 3 hours of his journey, he drove at 54 km/h, and for the next 2 hours and 15 minutes, he drove at a speed of 68 km/h. He maintained a speed of 90 km/h for another 3 hours. What was his speed (in km/h) for the last 45 minutes?

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A businessman marks up the price of his goods by 25% and gives a discount of 5% to the customer. He also uses a 950 gm weight instead of a 1000 gm weight. Find his overall profit percentage.

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75

If O is the orthocentre of a ∆ ABC and ∠ BOC=$140^\circ$, then the measure of ∠BAC is:

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76

When a number is divided by 296, the remainder is 75. What will be the remainder when the same number is divided by 37?

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77

Find the mean proportional between 0.4 and 3.6.

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Section 4

English Comprehension

23 questions Section Test
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The rope gave way while the workmen were hauling up the iron pillar.

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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. Rumour mongering is one of the bad habit.

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80

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The orator gave his best winsome smile.

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81

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. And hacking is a common method of breaching the defences of protected computer systems by attackers. B. Cybercrime is described as any illegal behaviour that occurs on or via the means of computers, the internet or other technologies. C. Cyber attackers can conduct cybercrime by employing a variety of programmes and software in cyberspace. D. The attackers deploy malware to take advantage of flaws in the hardware and software architecture.

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The allegation was dismissed by the minister.

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83

Select the correct superlative degree of comparison for the given sentence. I told him my inner feelings.

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Fredrick had submitted all the pending assignments by Wednesday.

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85

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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86

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in a sentence. The eagle seized its prey in a tenacious grip.

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87

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. They will not sanction to copy without permission

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88

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. His _________ violation of the moral code of conduct was too _________ to be forgiven.

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89

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. The thief asked if he remembered the place where they had hidden their jewellery.

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90

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Anne asked whether I knew a good lawyer.

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91

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Clear the air

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

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93

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.

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96

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.

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98

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the word ‘Spontaneously’

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99

Why do the teachers at Shikshayatan believe that learning can be done by the play- way method?

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100

Why is teaching confined to short periods?

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