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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
1
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)
MCQ
Correct answer: (27, 6, 405)
2
In a certain code language,'TREE' is written as WWHJ, and 'LEAF' is written as OJDK. How will 'BARK' be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: EFUP
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: ?
MCQ
Correct answer: XLPX
4
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.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows.
5
In a code language, 'MUSCLE' is coded as USMLEC and 'FINGER' is coded as INFERG. How will 'THROAT' be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: HRTATO
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
MCQ
Correct answer: ÷, ×, =, ×
7
Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? UHS, OJQ, ILO, ENM, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: APK
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
MCQ
Correct answer: 2, 5, 4, 1, 3
9
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 191, 174, 165, 148, 139, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 122
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?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mother
11
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.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows.
12
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 : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Jharkhand
13
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: ?
MCQ
Correct answer: NZGG
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.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
15
In a code language, 'TRAIN' is written as AITRS, and 'TRUCK' is written as UCTRP. How will 'CYCLE' be written in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: CLCYJ
16
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
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
17
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 : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: KFVPZN
18
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
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
MCQ
Correct answer: 3, 4, 5, 1, 2
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?
MCQ
Correct answer: 14-5-3-11
21
Two positions of the same dice are given What digit will be on the face opposite to the face having the digit 5?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
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?
MCQ
Correct answer: IRXQS
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?
MCQ
Correct answer: Daughter-in-law
24
In a certain code language, 'STATE' is written as '38401405' and 'EXILE' is written as 5489245'.How will ‘ARENA’ be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1365281
25
Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? RI, PK, LO, FU, XC, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: NM
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.
MCQ
Correct answer: 86.5 kg
27
The value of cot (-$315^\circ$) is :
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
28
If A : B = 3 : 4, B : C = 5 : 6, and C : D = 12 : 17, what is A : D?
MCQ
Correct answer: 15 : 34
29
Pandit Ram Narayan was a popular __________ player who is credited with making the instrument as a solo concert instrument.
MCQ
Correct answer: Sarangi
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?
MCQ
Correct answer: Milk
31
What is the original name of the Empress of India Act and when was it instituted?
MCQ
Correct answer: The Royal Titles Act of 1876
32
Eugenol is a major component of:
MCQ
Correct answer: clove essential oil
33
The Bharhut Stupa is located in which of the following Indian states?
MCQ
Correct answer: Madhya Pradesh
34
In 2021, who among the following was awarded the 12th Kalasagar Awards for exemplary contribution to the field of Mohiniyattam?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sandhya Rajan
35
King Porus and Alexander the Great fought which battle?
MCQ
Correct answer: Battle of Hydaspes
36
The ‘Vikramshila University’ in Bihar was founded by which of the following kings?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dharampala
37
Who among the following inaugurated the Dredging Museum ‘Nikarshan Sadan’ at Vishakhapatnam in February 2022?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sarbananda Sonowal
38
Neeraj Chopra first set the senior national record during the 2016 South Asian Games held at __________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Guwahati
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?
MCQ
Correct answer: Granite
40
Who among the following was the Viceroy of India when the Indian Universities Act was passed in 1904?
MCQ
Correct answer: Lord Curzon
41
Which Amendment to the Constitution Act led to establishment of National Judicial Appointments Commission in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: 99th Amendment
42
Which of the following dance forms is NOT associated with the state of Jharkhand?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dhimsa
43
Sri Lanka got independence in the year:
MCQ
Correct answer: 1948
44
Dantidurga was associated with which of the following ruling dynasties of the early medieval India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rashtrakuta
45
Which chemical element of the halogen group is a light greenish-yellow highly toxic gas with atomic number 17?
MCQ
Correct answer: Chlorine
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?
MCQ
Correct answer: 60%
47
Article 263 of the Indian Constitution relates to the establishment of ___________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Inter-State Council
48
As per the Union Budget 2022-23, the launch of blockchain based digital rupee is proposed to start from __________.
MCQ
Correct answer: 2022-23
49
Sammakka-Sarakka Jatara is celebrated in which of the following states of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Telangana
50
Who among the following is the author of the book titled ‘Selection Day’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Aravind Adiga
51
India can be divided into how many physiographic regions?
MCQ
Correct answer: 6
52
The United Nations estimated the number of poor people in India to be around _______ million in 2019.
MCQ
Correct answer: 364
53
What has been abolished under Article 17 of the Constitution of India by declaring its practice a legal offence?
MCQ
Correct answer: Untouchability
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
24 questions
Section Test
54
Select the most appropriate synonym for the word ‘Customise’
MCQ
Correct answer: Alter
55
Why is free exercise and play encouraged for children?
MCQ
Correct answer: Because children need physical energy for better learning
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?
MCQ
Correct answer: 20%
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?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2 cm
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?
MCQ
Correct answer: 13
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
MCQ
Correct answer: Rs.10 lacs
60
The height of a cylinder and its volume are 15 cm and 2310 cm3, respectively. Find the total surface area.
MCQ
Correct answer: 968 cm2
61
Simplify the following product (x-)(+x
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
62
Which of the following numbers is divisible by 72?
MCQ
Correct answer: 22112136
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?
MCQ
Correct answer: 13
64
The average of 10 numbers is 47. What should be the 11th number added to them to make the average 53?
MCQ
Correct answer: 113
65
= 12, find 9 x 2 + If 2 x+ 3 x 4 x
MCQ
Correct answer: 321
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
MCQ
Correct answer: 65.12%
67
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?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rs.1,04,880
68
When 44 is subtracted from a number; it reduces to its 60%. Three-fifth of that number is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 66
69
Determine the list price of an item if a 20% discount on the item amounts to Rs.50.
MCQ
Correct answer: Rs.250
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.
MCQ
Correct answer: Rs.8,820
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.
MCQ
Correct answer: 4 km
72
If A is 25% more than B and B is 15% less than C, then A:B:C= ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 85 : 68 : 80
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?
MCQ
Correct answer: 84
74
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.
MCQ
Correct answer: 25%
75
If O is the orthocentre of a ∆ ABC and ∠ BOC=$140^\circ$, then the measure of ∠BAC is:
MCQ
Correct answer: $40^\circ$
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?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
77
Find the mean proportional between 0.4 and 3.6.
MCQ
Correct answer: 2
Section 4
English Comprehension
23 questions
Section Test
78
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.
MCQ
Correct answer: snapped
79
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.
MCQ
Correct answer: one of the bad habits
80
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The orator gave his best winsome smile.
MCQ
Correct answer: Repelling
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.
MCQ
Correct answer: BCDA
82
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The allegation was dismissed by the minister.
MCQ
Correct answer: The minister dismissed the allegation.
83
Select the correct superlative degree of comparison for the given sentence. I told him my inner feelings.
MCQ
Correct answer: I told him my innermost feelings.
84
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Fredrick had submitted all the pending assignments by Wednesday.
MCQ
Correct answer: All the pending assignments had been submitted by Fredrick by Wednesday.
85
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Exclemation
86
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in a sentence. The eagle seized its prey in a tenacious grip.
MCQ
Correct answer: persistent
87
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. They will not sanction to copy without permission
MCQ
Correct answer: will not sanction copying
88
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. His _________ violation of the moral code of conduct was too _________ to be forgiven.
MCQ
Correct answer: flagrant; outrageous
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.
MCQ
Correct answer: The thief asked, “Do you remember the place where we have hidden our jewellery?”
90
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Anne asked whether I knew a good lawyer.
MCQ
Correct answer: Anne said, “Do you know a good lawyer?”
91
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Clear the air
MCQ
Correct answer: To deal openly with misunderstandings to get rid of them
92
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The killing of a whole race
MCQ
Correct answer: Genocide
93
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: childhood
94
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: broke out
95
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: fighting
96
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: all over
97
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: immediately
98
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the word ‘Spontaneously’
MCQ
Correct answer: Intended
99
Why do the teachers at Shikshayatan believe that learning can be done by the play- way method?
MCQ
Correct answer: Because they feel learning can be made interesting and enjoyable
100
Why is teaching confined to short periods?
MCQ
Correct answer: Because children cannot sit with concentration beyond their span of interest