SSC Selection Post (Higher Secondary Level) Official Paper (Held On 27 June, 2023 Shift 3) (English)

SSC Selection Post (Higher Secondary Level) Official Paper (Held On 27 June, 2023 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

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. ABZ, BCY, CDX, DEW, _ _ _

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Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark in the following series

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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 conclusions logically follows/follow from the statements. Statements: I. All planets are asteroids. II. All orbits are asteroids. III. No star is an asteroid. Conclusions: I. No planet is a star. II. No star is an orbit.

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'B + D’ means ‘B is the father-in-law of D’. ‘B & D’ means ‘B is the brother of D’. ‘B # D’ means ‘B is the wife of D’. ‘B $ D’ means ‘B is the son of D’. ‘B @ D’ means ‘B is the mother of D’. If O is the only child of his parents, then which of the given options is true in reference to the following expression? M # L & N @ O $ P + R

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Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the signs and balance the given equation. 15 5 16 15 2 61

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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. THEME : VFEOC: : WORLD : YMRNB : : OTHER : ?

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If, ‘C % D’ means ‘C is the brother of D’, ‘C & D’ means ‘C is the mother of D’, 'C × D’ means ‘C is the husband of D’, ‘C # D’ means ‘C is the sister of D’, ‘C $ D’ means ‘C is the son of D’, ‘C @ D’ means ‘C is the father of D’, then how is P related to U in the following expression? P # Q % R & D $ T @ U

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In a certain code language, ‘PLANT’ is written as ‘QMAMS’ and ‘TREES’ is written as ‘USEDR’. How will ‘SHRUB’ be written in that language?

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If the given sheet is folded to form a cube which of the given figures is NOT possible

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In a certain code language, ‘FICTION’ is coded as ‘C70’ and ‘DUSTILY’ is coded as ‘A106’. How will ‘ENDGAME’ be coded in that language?

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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. ADMIRE: BCOGUB :: THANKS : UGCLNP :: RESULT : ?

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Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 9, 45, 180, ?, 1080, 1080

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Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Patent 2. Paternalism 3. Patchwork 4. Paternity 5. Paternal

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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. CART : UTDG :: DREW : XGUH :: ENDS : ?

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Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown. RG 2 a 65 pF

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‘P % Q’ means ‘P is the brother of Q’ ‘P + Q’ means ‘P is the daughter of Q’. ‘P = Q’ means ‘P is the son of Q’. ‘P # Q’ means ‘P is the wife of Q’. If L % M + N # R = S, how is L related to S?

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Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1.Tree 2.Sprout 3.Sapling 4.Seed 5.Seedling

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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) Time : Second :: Mass : ?

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Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks of the given series will complete the letter series. P Q _ _ T _ _ R S T P _ R _ T _ Q _ S T

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In a certain code language, 'COIN' is written as '615928' and 'MINT' is written as '2692840'.How will ‘HERO' be written in that language?

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In a certain code language, ‘CACTUS’ is written as ‘ACTCSU’ and ‘DESERT’ is written as ‘EDESTR’. How will ‘SAFARI’ be written in that language?

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Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 136, 204, 306, ?, 688.5

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Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some gems are stones. Some gems are rocks. All rocks are diamonds. Conclusions: I. Some diamonds are rocks. II. Some stones are rocks. III. Some gems are diamonds.

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Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary. 1. Lenient 2. Lessons 3. Liberalization 4. Literal 5. License

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In a certain code language, ‘INDIA’ is written as ‘KPFKC’ and ‘CHINA’ is written as ‘EJKPC’. How will ‘JAPAN’ be written in that language?

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Section 2

General Awareness

24 questions Section Test

How many Directive Principles of the original list in the Indian Constitution were amended by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978?

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Jyoti Prasad Agarwala was a music composer popularly called ‘Rupkonwar’ in the state of ___________.

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What is the aim of the Annapurna Yojana of the Government of India?

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Which of the following architects designed the Gateway of India?

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Which of the following texts lays down minute details of the administrative and military organization during the Mauryan empire?

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The Bahmani kingdom was founded by Alauddin Bahman Shah in ______.

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Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides that there shall be a Legislative Assembly for the National Capital Territory of Delhi?

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Raja and Radha Reddy received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for their contribution to ____________ dance.

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Kumudini Lakhia is an exponent of which Indian classical dance form?

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Who among the following returned his/her medal of Kaisar-i-Hind in 1920?

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What is another name for Bardoli Chheerha?

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‘Moonwalk’, a memoir is written by which famous music personality?

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Plants which are grown under shade are known as:

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Which of the following states won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021 in December at Jaipur?

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The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021, amends the Income Tax Act of _______.

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The average male literacy rate in India as per the 2011 census was _____.

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On which day of the Hindu calendar is the festival of Holi celebrated?

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Match the columns Phylum Animal i Protozoa a Roundworm ii Nematoda b Amoeba ii. Arthropoda c. Star fish iv Echinodermata d. Cockroach

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In December 2022, who among the following became the first woman President of the Indian Olympic Association?

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In India, during a meeting of the Legislative Assembly or Council, if there is no quorum, it shall be the duty of the _________ to adjourn the House or suspend the meeting.

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In which of the following years did the Indian team win the ODI cricket world cup?

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Select the natural port of India from the following.

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What is the ratio by mass of hydrogen and oxygen in water?

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Who among the following sportspersons has been awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2022?

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Section 3

Quantitative Aptitude

24 questions Section Test

Which of the following characteristics is INCORRECT about the tropical evergreen forests of India?

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The following chart represents the demand and production of five companies V, W, X, Y and z Demand Production 2800 2800 2400 2400 2400 2000 2000 2000- 1600 1600 1200 1200 1200- 800 800 400 400 If K% of the production of company W equals the production of company Z, then K equals:

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Study the given pie chart and answer the question that follows Mad huni's Marbles Marbles $60^\circ$ $180^\circ$ $120^\circ$ John's Marbles If the pie chart shows the distribution of 36 marbles among 3 persons then the number of marbles Mad hur i has is

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Abhay can do a work in 22 days. Nidhi is 28% more efficient than Abhay. The number of days Nidhi will take to do the same piece of work is:

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A varies directly with B. When A = 52, B = 91. Find the value of A when B = 126.

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What is the selling price of a calculator if a shopkeeper allows two successive discounts of 7% each on its marked price of Rs.500?

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The average score in a test for 50 students is 44. Out of the total students, 40% of the students are girls and the rest are boys. The average score of boys is 20% less than that of girls. What is the average score of girls?

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Mohan divides 18935 by a certain number. If the quotient and the remainder he gets are 102 and 65, respectively, then the divisor is:

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If 4 tan A = 3, then cos2A – sin2A equals:

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Mohan purchases a table at an MRP of ₹800, at a discount of 10%. If he sells it at ₹900, then the profit percentage is:

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What would be the simple interest on principle amount of ₹2 lakh for 3 years at a rate of 8% per annum?

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Simplify 52 × 52 - 48 × 48.

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A sum of Rs.84,000 is deposited in a bank on simple interest at the rate of 15% for the period of 3 years. How much Simple Interest (in Rs.) will be received?

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If 36 litres of 20% milk solution is mixed with 48 litres of 10% milk solution, then what will be the percentage concentration of milk in the final solution?

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A silver puja thali set marked at ₹10,000 is sold with two successive discounts of 10% and 5%. An additional 5% discount is offered if the payment is made in cash mode. Find the selling price of the article on cash payment.

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The distance between two places is 1200 km. To cover this distance, a person X takes 5 hours lesser than another person Y, whose average speed is 40 km/h lesser than that of X. The time taken by Y to complete the travel is:

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A sells an article to B at a gain of 16%, B sells it to C at a loss of 15%, and C sells it to D at a gain of 20%. If the difference between the profits earned by C and A is ₹248, then the loss (in ₹) incurred by B is:

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Melting a hemisphere of radius 7 cm, four small identical spheres are made. What is the radius of these spheres?

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The given bar graph reflects the data on the favourite colours of several students in a class Suppose the students are divided into two groups, A and B, with those in Group A choosing one of Red, Green, Orange or Pink as the favourite colour and those in Group B choosing any of the other four colours as the favourite How many more students were there in Group A than in Group B as per the bar graph? Number of students and their favourite colours 12 10 Blue Orange Red Yellow Pink Black Green White

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Which of the following is NOT divisible by 4?

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Let A,B,C be the mid-points of sides XY,YZ and XZ, respectively of ΔXYZ. If the area of ΔXYZ is 8464 "cm2", then find the area (in "cm2" ) of ΔABC.

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A goods train, travelling at constant speed, crossed two persons walking in the same direction (as that of the train) in 11.6 seconds and 11.8 seconds, respectively. The first person was walking at 5.85 km/h, while the second was walking at 6.3 km/h. What was the speed of the train (in km/h)?

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If the numerator ofa fraction is increased by 12% and its denominator is reduced by 8%, it gives a new fraction 16 17 What is the original fraction?

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A, B and C can do a piece of work in 20 days, 30 days and 60 days, respectively, working alone. How soon can the work be done if A is assisted by B and C each on every alternate day?

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Section 4

English Comprehension

27 questions Section Test

In ∆ABC, P and Q are the middle points of the sides AB and AC, respectively. R is a point on the segment PQ such that PR : RQ = 1 : 4. If PR = 5 cm, then BC = ?

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The ratio of Rahul’s age and his son Aman’s age is 9 : 1 and the product of their ages is 144. What will be the sum of their ages after four years?

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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. We must / take care / of one other / in times of crisis.

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Bibiya asked the doctor if she could get the discharge in the morning.

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Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. It is wrong to make accusations without will have any proof.

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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Social organisation where males are heads of families

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. He ordered the police to pursue the robber and his gang.

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Instant

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The old man was not only infirm but also blind and was unable to move around by himself.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. I don’t buy it

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Plastic pollution is _________ the oceans’ ecosystem, but humanity doesn’t take serious action against it.

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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Keen

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Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains a spelling error. How simple for the English businesman to word a cable that would be intelligible to Italian, Turkish and Chinese firms? If statesmen could discuss directly and accurately the problems.

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word from the following sentence. Artificial My uncle, who is a native of Australia, is a logical thinker and says that natural and unnatural stones both look beautiful in gold jewellery.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Every cloud has a ______ lining.

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Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains a spelling error. It remains for us to apply the tools of selection, rejection or compresion in order to understand.

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Liam asked if we could proceed with the award ceremony.

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

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

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

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

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

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What is the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘autonomy’ from the passage?

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What is the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘retention’ from the passage?

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Which of the following options represent the structure of the passage?

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Which of the following most accurately states the central idea of the passage?

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Which of the following is the best description of the tone of the passage?

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