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SSC Selection Post (Matric Level) Official Paper (Held On: 28 June, 2023 Shift 1) (English)
SSC Selection Post (Matric Level) Official Paper (Held On: 28 June, 2023 Shift 1) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
21 questions
Section Test
1
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term. FEDERAL : LAREDEF :: ECONOMY : ? :: GENERAL : LARENEG
MCQ
Correct answer: YMONOCE
2
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) Pupils : Class :: Flowers : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bouquet
3
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at ' PQ ' as shown below. mS 5 aT 7 raK r
MCQ
Correct answer: 1/T 622 m
4
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) Escape : Abscond :: Idea : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Notion
5
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 keys are windows. No window is a door. Some doors are locks. Conclusions: I. Some locks are keys. II. No lock is a window. III. No door is a key.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion III follows.
6
Three statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the given statements. Statements: All bottles are plastics. Some plastics are fibres. Some fibres are glasses. Conclusions: (I) Some fibres are plastics. (II) All plastics are bottles. (III) Some glasses are fibres.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusions I and III follow
7
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 73, 57, 43, 31, ?, 13
MCQ
Correct answer: 21
8
Select the option that indicates the correct arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Wheat 2. Dough 3. Bake 4. Grind 5. Bread
MCQ
Correct answer: 1, 4, 2, 3, 5
9
Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the sixth term 9 : 126 :: ? : 238 :: 21 : 294
MCQ
Correct answer: 17
10
‘A # B’ means ‘A is the daughter B’ ‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the only son of B’. ‘A & B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’. ‘A % B’ means ‘A is the father-in-law of B’. If P # Q @ R % S & T @ Q , then how is P related to T?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sister
11
Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term. FLIGHT : GHIFLT :: PERIOD : IORPED :: GARLIC : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: LIRGAC
12
Select the option that indicates the correct arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Country 2. Continent 3. City 4. Street 5. State
MCQ
Correct answer: 2, 1, 5, 3, 4
13
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) and complete the given series? UTSR, XWVU, ?, DCBA, GFED
MCQ
Correct answer: AZYX
14
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? TUBE, SXEH, ?, QDKN, PGNQ
MCQ
Correct answer: RAHK
15
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. PS
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
16
A − B means ‘A is the wife of B’; A + B means ‘A is the sister of B’ and A B means ‘A is the father of B’. If Q − T Y + M − K, then how is Q related to K?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mother-in-law
17
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the signs and to balance the given equation. 8316457*3
MCQ
Correct answer: −,×,=,÷
18
Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
19
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 diamonds are stones. Some stones are hard. All hard are rocks. Conclusions: I. Some stones are diamonds. II. All stones are hard. III. Some hard are rocks.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusions I and III follow
20
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Cope 2. Cosmetic 3. Courage 4. Cough 5. Course 6. Courier
MCQ
Correct answer: 1, 2, 4, 3, 6, 5
21
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series, will complete the series. PB_EP_UF_BU_PBUH
MCQ
Correct answer: UBPG
Section 2
General Awareness
24 questions
Section Test
22
In a code language, 'chores are hobbies' is written as 'tpl esr nil', 'hobbies keep me busy' is written as 'cha esr lon ane', 'busy with chores' is written as 'sia ane nil'. What is the code for the word 'with' in this language?
MCQ
Correct answer: sia
23
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: All pigeons are ants. Some ants are birds. All birds are cats. Conclusions: I. Some cats are pigeons. II. Some birds are pigeons. III. Some cats are ants.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion III follows
24
Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the sixth term 22 : 676 :: ? : 361 :: 2 : 36
MCQ
Correct answer: 15
25
‘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 S % D # F @ G & H @ J, then how is F related to H?
MCQ
Correct answer: Daughter
26
In September 2021, the ‘SAATH’ initiative was launched in ________, for women associated with Self Help Groups (SHGs).
MCQ
Correct answer: Jammu and Kashmir
27
Rajya Sabha has to return the money bill to Lok Sabha with or without the recommendation within _________ .
MCQ
Correct answer: 14 days
28
In January 2022, TS Tirumurti was in news due to:
MCQ
Correct answer: assuming chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the United Nations
29
The 2021, U-19 Asia Cup Cricket was hosted by which of the following countries?
MCQ
Correct answer: UAE
30
Identify the odd option in relation to the oceanic layers.
MCQ
Correct answer: The Oceanic Slope
31
According to standard census definition, who among the following can be categorised as a main worker in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: A person who works for at least 183 days
32
Who is the 50th Chief Justice of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: DY Chandrachud
33
India lifted a record-extending _________ ICC U19 World Cup title after defeating England in the final at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua in February 2022.
MCQ
Correct answer: fifth
34
Triple point can be defined as:
MCQ
Correct answer: the condition of temperature and pressure under which the gaseous, liquid and solid phases of a substance can exist in equilibrium
35
In which year, the Koya rebellion took place in the eastern Godavari tract?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1879-1880
36
For how many days did the Government of India launch the ‘Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan’ (GKRA), in June 2020?
MCQ
Correct answer: 125 days
37
Devdas Smriti Panthi Dance Award is related to which state?
MCQ
Correct answer: Chhattisgarh
38
Fazilka Heritage Festival is an annual art, cultural and food festival celebrated in which of the following states?
MCQ
Correct answer: Punjab
39
Identify an algae that undergoes anisogamous fusion of gametes.
MCQ
Correct answer: Eudorina
40
The correct sequence in descending order of the following states in terms of the proved coal reserves (as of the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, 2018) is ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal
41
Zakir Hussain is renowned for playing the ____.
MCQ
Correct answer: tabla
42
In North Indian temple architecture, which element denotes the superstructure or tower above the sanctum and the pillared mandapas?
MCQ
Correct answer: Shikhara
43
Lai Haraoba is the earliest form of dance that forms the basis of all stylist dances of _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: Manipur
44
Which of the following autobiographies was written by the Indian female poet Kamala Das, who was nominated for Nobel Prize for literature in 1984?
MCQ
Correct answer: My Story
45
‘Vikramarjuna -Vijaya’ composed by Pampa was written in which of the following languages?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kannada
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
28 questions
Section Test
46
Which of the following National Waterways is located in Tamil Nadu?
MCQ
Correct answer: National Waterway-99
47
Pushyamitra, who was the commander of Brihadratha, the last Mauryan emperor, killed the king and established a new dynasty. Which of the following was his dynasty?
MCQ
Correct answer: Shunga
48
Who among the following founded the ‘Forward Bloc’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Subhas Chandra Bose
49
Who became the first Indian to win a silver medal in an individual section of the Para Archery World championship in February 2022?
MCQ
Correct answer: Pooja Jatyan
50
Identify the type of cell that is long and branched.
MCQ
Correct answer: Nerve cell
51
The largest number of four digits that is divisible by 12,15 and 18 is ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: 9900
52
Find the time taken by a 150 m long train, running at a speed of 63 km/h, to cross another train of length 100 m, running at a speed of 45 km/h in the same direction.
MCQ
Correct answer: 50 seconds
53
A can complete a piece of work in 12 days while B can the same work in 18 days. If they both work together, then how many days will be required to finish the work?
MCQ
Correct answer: 7.2
54
A vehicle travels 200 metres in 5 sec and then another 250 metres in 5 sec. What is its average speed (in meters/sec)?
MCQ
Correct answer: 45
55
In a company, the total customer calls on Monday, Wednesday and Friday are 15,500 and the total calls on Tuesday and Thursday are 12,500. The average calls on Saturday and Sunday are 7,000. What are the average calls per day in a week?
MCQ
Correct answer: 6000
56
In a street there are 20 dogs and cats.If the ratio between dogs and cats is 3:2, then the number of cats is ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: 8
57
X,Y and Z can do a piece of work in 4 days, 5 days and 7 days, respectively. They get ₹415 for completing the work. If X,Y and Z have worked together to complete the work, what is X's share?
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹175
58
The average of 48, 39 and y is 40. Find the value of y.
MCQ
Correct answer: 33
59
The annual incomes of Anand and Bharath are in the ratio 3 : 5 and their annual expenses are in the ratio 1 : 3. If each of them saves ₹10,000 at the end of the year, then the annual income of Bharath is:
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹25,000
60
Mukesh sells almonds at the cost price but uses a false weight and thus gains a 23% profit. How many grams of almonds is he giving for 3.075 kg?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2500
61
A dishonest shopkeeper professes to sell grains at cost price, but he uses a weight of 935 g for 1 kg weight. Find his gain percentage.
MCQ
Correct answer: 6.95%
62
In an election between two candidates, one candidate got 60% of the valid votes. If the total number of votes polled were 8850, and 10% of the votes were invalid, then find the number of valid votes that the other candidate got.
MCQ
Correct answer: 3186
63
A person completes 80 km of a journey at 10 km/h and the remaining 70 km in 7 hours. His average speed for the whole journey is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 10 km/h
64
By working 12 hours a day, 90 people can complete a work in 16 days. How much work will be left after 24 days if 70 people work for 8 hours per day?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
65
To buy a car, Sahil borrowed some amount at 10% simple interest rate. He has paid some loan amount but ₹1,81,500 is due which he has to pay in 3 years. What will be the annual installment (in ₹)?
MCQ
Correct answer: 55,000
66
A book is sold at a discount of 32% and an additional discount of 25% is allowed on cash payment. If Ramesh purchased the book by paying Rs.2,550 in cash, find the marked price of the book.
MCQ
Correct answer: Rs.5,000
67
In 5 years the simple interest on an amount ofx is 2 th of the principal. The rate of interest per annum is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 8%
68
In an examination, the ratio of practical to theory marks is 3∶7. If 80% of the marks are scored in the practical and 60% of marks are scored in the theory, what is the ratio of marks scored in the theory and the practical?
MCQ
Correct answer: 7 : 4
69
What annual instalment will discharge a debt of Rs.35,455 due in three years at 12% simple interest per annum (Installments will be paid at the end of the years)(Round off to nearest Rupee)?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rs.10,552
70
The perimeter of an isosceles right-angled triangle having an area of 200 cm2 is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 68.3 cm
71
The height of Ankit was 160 cm last year. In a year, his height increased by 8%. What is his height now?
MCQ
Correct answer: 172.8 cm
72
A solid sphere has a surface area of 616 cm2. This sphere is now cut into two hemispheres. What is the total surface area of one of the hemispheres?
MCQ
Correct answer: 462 cm2
73
If a shopkeeper sold one-third of his goods at a loss of 20%, then at what gain % should the remainder be sold to gain 25% on the whole transaction?
MCQ
Correct answer: 47.5 Percent
Section 4
English Comprehension
27 questions
Section Test
74
In an election between two candidates, 84 votes were declared as invalid. The winning candidate secures 62% of the valid votes and wins by 96 votes. The number of votes polled is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 484
75
After giving two successive discounts of 30% and 40% on the marked price, an article is sold for Rs.420. Find the marked price of the article.
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹1,000
76
Select the idiom that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence. Chanda always annoys everyone by praising herself all the time.
MCQ
Correct answer: Blowing her own trumpet
77
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Despair
MCQ
Correct answer: Optimism
78
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. He said, “I will see you now”.
MCQ
Correct answer: He said he would see me then.
79
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Tropical forests have _________ greenery.
MCQ
Correct answer: lush
80
From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence. Women’s vulnarability due to the denial of ownership of productive resources has been focused on in the analysis of how progressive laws shaped gender relations.
MCQ
Correct answer: vulnarability
81
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to replace the italicised word. “Can I borrow your cell?” She asked.
MCQ
Correct answer: lend
82
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Get out of hand
MCQ
Correct answer: Go out of control
83
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The sweater is knitted by Suman.
MCQ
Correct answer: Suman knits the sweater.
84
Choose the option that rectifies the grammatical and spelling errors in the given sentence. The secret to tightrope walking is to graps the rope between the twos and distribute one's weight evenly on the soles of one's feet.
MCQ
Correct answer: to grasp the rope between the toes
85
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Time management is essential for a ________ life and career.
MCQ
Correct answer: successful
86
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. All desire wealth and some will _________ it.
MCQ
Correct answer: acquire
87
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Throw caution to the wind
MCQ
Correct answer: To take a big risk or be reckless
88
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Jokes and funny remarks amongst friends.
MCQ
Correct answer: Banter
89
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Through the grapevine
MCQ
Correct answer: Via gossip
90
Choose the option that rectifies the incorrectly spelt underlined word. The Swiss entrepreneure has pulled the plug on any further investment in the firm.
MCQ
Correct answer: entrepreneur
91
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: valuable
92
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: mighty
93
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: Unfortunately
94
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: luxury
95
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: hesitate
96
Identify the central theme of the passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: Description of lifestyle of sparrows
97
How many eggs are laid by female sparrows at a time?
MCQ
Correct answer: Four to six
98
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Melody
MCQ
Correct answer: Disharmony
99
Identify a suitable title for the passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: The Lives Of Sparrows
100
Identify the tone of the passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: Descriptive