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SSC Steno Official Paper (Held on 17 Nov 2022 Shift 2) (English)
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
46 questions
Section Test
1
Given below are two statements and two conclusions. Take the statements to be true even if they are at variance with commonly known facts, and decide whether the conclusion(s) follow(s) the given statements. Statements: All eyes are noses. Some noses are lips. Conclusions: I. Some noses are eyes. II. All lips are noses.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion I follows
2
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: No rain is an earthquake. All rains are floods. Some rains are droughts. Conclusions: I. Some floods are earthquakes. II. Some droughts are earthquakes. III. Some floods are droughts.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion III follows
3
If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘ב, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? 196 D (2 A 3 B 4) = 4 ? 5 B 2
MCQ
Correct answer: A
4
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (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 /subtracting /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) (17, 34, 68) (24, 48, 96)
MCQ
Correct answer: (29, 58, 116)
5
Seven people I, Y, O, U, R, P, and T are sitting in a straight row, facing north. P sits at the extreme right. Only six people sit to the right of R. Y sits fourth to the left of P. T is the immediate neighbour of R. I sits fourth to the right of R. U and T are the immediate neighbours of Y. O is the immediate neighbour of P. Who sits at the centre of the row?
MCQ
Correct answer: U
6
Select the set in which the number are related in the same way as the numbers of the given 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 /subtracting /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.) (339, 440, 541) (201, 302, 403)
MCQ
Correct answer: (437, 538, 639)
7
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: No sheet is a pillow. Some pillows are blankets. All blankets are rugs. Conclusions: I. Some pillows are rugs. II. All blankets can never be sheets. III. Some rugs are sheets.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusions I and II follow
8
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 4, 21, 39, 65, 100, 199, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 323
9
Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
MCQ
Correct answer: HSVW
10
Town A is to the northwest of Town B. Town D is to the north of Town C. Town B is to the east of Town C. Town M is to the North of Town B. Town D is southeast of Town A. Town M is East of Town A. What is the position of Town D with respect to Town B?
MCQ
Correct answer: Northwest
11
In this question, the statement is followed by two conclusions. Which of the two conclusions is/are true? Statement: S ≤ P = U < T > V ≥ X > W Conclusions: I. T > S II. W < V
MCQ
Correct answer: Both conclusions I and II are true
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) Mirror : Reflection :: Glass : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Refraction
13
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 8
14
Select the option that indicates the correct arrangement of the given parts of the human hand in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Wrist 2. Thumb 3. Elbow 4. Palm 5. Fingernail
MCQ
Correct answer: 5, 2, 4, 1, 3
15
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. 18 : 123 :: 15 : ? :: 19 : 130
MCQ
Correct answer: 102
16
Which two numbers from amongst the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? (134 – 13) ÷ 27 × 3 – 6 = 11
MCQ
Correct answer: 27 and 11
17
In a certain code language, 'MAYOR’ is written as 'WSBCN' and 'MARCH' is written as 'MGUCN'. How will 'ISSUE' be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: JYVUJ
18
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? GATE, JEQI, MINO, ?, SUHA
MCQ
Correct answer: POKU
19
Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?)in the following figure series.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
20
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? DJUC, NEGG, ?, HUEO, RPQS
MCQ
Correct answer: XZSK
21
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 4, 6, 11, 24, 51, 130, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 289
22
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number. 16 : 75 :: 12 : ? :: 7 : 30
MCQ
Correct answer: 55
23
In a certain code language, 'MAGNETIC’ is written as 'DJUFOHBN' and 'ELECTRIC' is written as 'DJSUDFMF'. How will 'LOCATION' be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: OPJUBDPM
24
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the signs and to balance the given equation. 221 17 3 60 7 10
MCQ
Correct answer: ÷, –, +, =, ×
25
What was the day of the week on 17 November 1855?
MCQ
Correct answer: Saturday
26
Select the option that will replace the question mark (?)in the figure given below to complete the pattern
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
27
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are seven friends who scored different marks in the periodic test. C scored less than 2 persons. B scored more than C but less than A. E scored more than F but less than D. F has not scored the least. How many people scored between C and G?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
28
Which two numbers from amongst the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? (42 ÷ 7) × 5 = 30 × 120 ÷ (10 + 5 × 2)
MCQ
Correct answer: 10 and 30
29
Select the figure that will replace the question mark in the following figure series
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
30
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?)and complete the pattern rotation is NoT allowed
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
31
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Monocrystal 2. Monitoral 3. Monocular 4. Monsieur 5. Monochromist 6. Mongoose
MCQ
Correct answer: 6, 2, 5, 1, 3, 4
32
In a certain code language, 'MONEY' is coded as ‘72’ and ‘BILL’ is coded as ‘35’. How will 'TOKEN' be coded in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 65
33
Two 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 follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All athletes are boxers. No boxer is a cook. Conclusions: I. No athlete is a cook. II. No boxer is an athlete.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion I follows.
34
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. 24 : 32 :: 36 : ? :: 54 : 162
MCQ
Correct answer: 72
35
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 dates are weeks. Some weeks are months. All months are years. Conclusions: I. No date is a month. II. All weeks being years is a possibility. III. All years can never be dates.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows
36
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the signs and to balance the given equation. 50 95 19 15 3 1
MCQ
Correct answer: =, ÷, +, ×, ×
37
L, M, N, O, P, Q, R and S are sitting around a square table not facing the centre. Some of them are sitting at the corners while some are sitting at the exact centre of the sides. L is sitting to the immediate right of P. O is sitting to the immediate right of L. O is sitting between L and S. S is sitting to the immediate left of R. M is sitting between Q and R. N is sitting to the immediate right of Q and immediate left of P. Who is sitting second left from N?
MCQ
Correct answer: M
38
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 8, ?, 20 , 32, 48, 68
MCQ
Correct answer: 12
39
Select the set in which the number are related in the same way as the numbers of the given 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 /subtracting /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.) (9, 11, 404) (4, 13, 370)
MCQ
Correct answer: (8, 12, 416)
40
‘K % L’ means ‘K is the mother of L’. ‘K @ L’ means ‘K is the brother of L’. ‘K ^ L’ means ‘K is the son of L’. ‘K # L’ means ‘K is the wife of L’. If A @ B ^ C # D @ E, how is E related to A?
MCQ
Correct answer: Father’s brother
41
Looking at a family photo, T pointed to M and said, “His mother N’s husband O’s brother P’s mother S is my wife”. How is S related to M?
MCQ
Correct answer: Paternal grandmother
42
In a code language, 'CAMEL' is coded as CEMNG and 'TIGER' is coded as KVGTG. How will 'HORSE' be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: QJRGU
43
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? AFCH, ?, EJGL , GLIN, INKP
MCQ
Correct answer: CHEJ
44
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark and complete the pattern
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
45
Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
MCQ
Correct answer: PSQR
46
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 109, 113, 122, 147, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 196
Section 2
General Awareness
52 questions
Section Test
47
A person starts from point X and moves 7 km towards the south. He then turns left and moves 5 km. He then takes a right turn and moves 5 km. He then turns right and moves 5 km to reach point Y. How much and in which direction does he need to move now to reach point X?
MCQ
Correct answer: 12 km, North
48
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. BRIGHT : RBTHGI :: SLAVES : LSSEVA :: REIGNS : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: ERSNGI
49
Which of the following interchange of signs would make the given equation correct? 87 − 3 + 39 ÷ 67 × 3 = −133
MCQ
Correct answer: ÷ and −
50
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/subtracting/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.) (166, 13, 4) (2113, 46, 7)
MCQ
Correct answer: (481, 22, 5)
51
Which of the following was the capital of Vajji gana during Mahajanapadas period?
MCQ
Correct answer: Vaishali
52
Which British archaeologist recognised in the 1940s that it was necessary to follow the stratigraphy of the mound rather than mechanically excavate it along a uniform horizontal line?
MCQ
Correct answer: REM Wheeler
53
As per the census of 2011, the most populous state of India was:
MCQ
Correct answer: Uttar Pradesh
54
Which state among the following launched the Aama Yojana in the year 2022, to give ₹20,000 each to non-working mothers?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sikkim
55
The first edition of the Uber Cup, an international women’s team championship in badminton, was organised in:
MCQ
Correct answer: 1956-1957
56
Bilateral symmetry, segmentation, coelom and open circulatory system are the characteristics of _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Arthropoda
57
MRTP Act was enacted in 1969 to ensure that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of economic power in hands of few. The full form of MRTP is _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practice
58
Who among the following was awarded the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime achievement in Sports and Games 2021 in chess?
MCQ
Correct answer: Abhijeet Kunte
59
Identify the wrong pair of port and its state from the following?
MCQ
Correct answer: New Mangalore-Andhra Pradesh
60
What is an Azolla?
MCQ
Correct answer: Fern
61
For which famous English novel did Sunetra Gupta receive the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1996?
MCQ
Correct answer: Memories of Rain
62
Which of the following regions related to iron-ore minerals is located in the state of Odisha?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mayurbhanj
63
Which of the following is NOT an important feature of the Industrial Policy of 1991?
MCQ
Correct answer: No foreign trade policy
64
Nishagandhi Award is related to which state government?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kerala
65
When was the first ‘International Day of Yoga’ celebrated in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: 21 June 2015
66
Which of the following dynasties was ruling Magadha just before the establishment of the Mauryan empire?
MCQ
Correct answer: Nanda
67
With reference to the Major Port Authorities Bill passed in 2021, what is the TAMP?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tariff Authority for Major Ports
68
Which of the following religious communities in India primarily celebrates the festival of Khordad Sal?
MCQ
Correct answer: Parsi
69
Which of the following folds are extreme types of overturned folds in which the axial plane acquires an almost horizontal attitude?
MCQ
Correct answer: Recumbent folds
70
Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Gupta emperor, Samudragupta? a) He was the successor of Chandragupta I. b) His court poet Bhimsena composed a prashasti of praise for him which was known as Gwalior Prashasti. c) On his gold coins he was depicted playing the harp which shows his passion for music. d) He held the title of Maharajadhiraj
MCQ
Correct answer: Statement b only
71
Which chemical element from group 18 of the modern periodic table, whose atomic number is 10, contains a mixture of three stable isotopes commonly used to make signal and gas lasers and as a refrigerant?
MCQ
Correct answer: Neon
72
Identify a hydrocarbon pair that is NOT the part of the homologous series.
MCQ
Correct answer: C2H6 and C3H9
73
Identify the woman social reformer who argued that religious leaders of every faith accorded an inferior place to women.
MCQ
Correct answer: Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain
74
Which of the following has the maximum Vitamin D content?
MCQ
Correct answer: Fish liver oil
75
Who among the following was elected as the first-ever President of Barbados to replace Britain's Queen Elizabeth in October 2021, with a two-thirds vote during a joint session of the country's House of Assembly and Senate?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sandra Mason
76
Chikmagalur in Karnataka is famous for the cultivation of ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: coffee
77
As of 10 April 2022, identify the state that has a bicameral legislature.
MCQ
Correct answer: Uttar Pradesh
78
In 1942, who presented the 'trophic-dynamic aspect of ecology' which is the basic process of transfer of energy from one trophic level to another in an ecosystem?
MCQ
Correct answer: Raymond L Lindeman
79
Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of which of the following Islamic months?
MCQ
Correct answer: Shawwal
80
Which temple is the epicentre for the Rath Yatra in Odisha?
MCQ
Correct answer: Jagannath Puri Temple
81
What is the objective of the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana?
MCQ
Correct answer: Helping the poor by providing skill training.
82
‘Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh’ was written by:
MCQ
Correct answer: Abdul Qadir Badauni
83
Kolar fields were famous for which of the following minerals?
MCQ
Correct answer: Gold mining
84
Sankirtana is a style of ________, one of the classical dances of India.
MCQ
Correct answer: Manipuri
85
Who among the following is a renowned Tabla player carrying on the legacy of his father?
MCQ
Correct answer: Zakir Hussain
86
Where is Hoshang Shah’s tomb, the first to be completely built of marble, located in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mandu
87
Who wrote ‘Natya Shashtra’ referring to Indian music?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bharata
88
Who among the following was deported for subversion in 1907, without trial, to Mandalay in Burma?
MCQ
Correct answer: Lala Lajpat Rai
89
The term ‘_____________’ is an aerial pass on the dribble from the left side of the field in the field hockey.
MCQ
Correct answer: scoop
90
Which of the following animal statues is depicted at the top of the Ashoka pillar of Rampurva?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bull
91
Which of the following layers of the atmosphere is most liable for the greenhouse effect?
MCQ
Correct answer: Troposphere
92
What is the chemical name of table salt?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sodium chloride
93
In which year did Georg Simon Ohm formulate the equation I=V/R which shows the relationship between voltage, current and resistance?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1827
94
Which musical instrument is played by Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma?
MCQ
Correct answer: Santoor
95
Thrissur Pooram festival is held annually in Kerala at which famous temple?
MCQ
Correct answer: Vadakkunnathan temple
96
Which of the following is another term for the average income of a country?
MCQ
Correct answer: Per capita income
97
Which committee demanded the “Bill of Rights” in 1928?
MCQ
Correct answer: Motilal Nehru committee
98
Which of the following is an autobiography of the 14th Dalai Lama?
MCQ
Correct answer: Freedom in Exile
Section 3
English Comprehension
102 questions
Section Test
99
In which of the following states was the Antyodaya Anna Yojana launched first?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rajasthan
100
In which algae are gametes flagellated and similar in size?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ulothrix
101
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the blank in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. He peeled __________ apple and cut it into slices.
MCQ
Correct answer: an
102
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. You need to be aware of argus-eyed people in the organisation.
MCQ
Correct answer: Vigilant
103
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Rick was completing graduation last year.
MCQ
Correct answer: Graduation was being completed by Rick last year.
104
Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (S1 and S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. S1. Great people can direct the masses with their strong determination and will. A. Gandhiji introduced the very powerful concept of ‘Satyagraha’ which was not a new one to India. B. He himself took up the responsibility of breaking the shackles of India. C. The ways and method he chose for that was not violence and harshness. D. Mahatma Gandhi is a perfect example of this. S6. With this, in the days where no media channels and no social media existed, he could pull millions towards a mighty goal.
MCQ
Correct answer: DBCA
105
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The mother as well as the sons / were asked to appear / before the magistrate / for interrogation.
MCQ
Correct answer: were asked to appear
106
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. People consider that Radha is creative in her work.
MCQ
Correct answer: It is considered that Radha is creative in her work.
107
The given sentence is divided into three segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'no error' as your answer. The players / will leaving / the stadium in no time.
MCQ
Correct answer: will leaving
108
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. My friend Ganesh said, “I could solve the biggest problem very easily.”
MCQ
Correct answer: My friend Ganesh said that he could solve the biggest problem very easily.
109
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. She said, ”I called yesterday, but there was no response”.
MCQ
Correct answer: She said that she had called the day before, but there was no response.
110
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Ripan’s nature and his strange habits can often unintentionally hurt others.
MCQ
Correct answer: Eccentricity
111
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Erudite
MCQ
Correct answer: Scholarly
112
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Vain
MCQ
Correct answer: Modest
113
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’. I go to his house personally so that I could persuade him to continue his studies.
MCQ
Correct answer: went to his house
114
The given sentence is divided into three segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'no error' as your answer. Soumya will be speak / on 'Stress management' in / London the next week.
MCQ
Correct answer: Soumya will be speak
115
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. None of them are here at this moment.
MCQ
Correct answer: is here
116
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Audacious
MCQ
Correct answer: Brave
117
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. The team worked / very hard / on the project.
MCQ
Correct answer: No error
118
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The train will arrive with five minutes.
MCQ
Correct answer: in five minutes
119
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. He said he was going for shopping and asked if he might get me anything.
MCQ
Correct answer: He said, “I’m going for shopping. May I get you anything?”
120
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. Pompeii was a tragedy / that cost the lives / of millions of people.
MCQ
Correct answer: that cost the lives
121
Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (1 and 6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up (A to D). Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. 1. Biogas is a mixture of methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen with others. A. Biogas is produced by anaerobic degradation of animal wastes (some plant wastes) in presence of water. B. Thus, biogas is a non-polluting, cleaned and low cost fuel. C. Anaerobic degradation means breakdown of organic matter which is done in the absence of oxygen. D. It is mostly used in rural areas where ample animal and agricultural waste is available. 6. Biogas eliminates the risk of health hazards offered by other fuels.
MCQ
Correct answer: ACBD
122
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The police had caught the thief on the day before yesterday.
MCQ
Correct answer: The thief had been caught by the police on the day before yesterday.
123
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. Pawan said, “I am preparing hot coffee for you.”
MCQ
Correct answer: Pawan said that he was preparing hot coffee for me.
124
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’. Although she was tired but she went to work.
MCQ
Correct answer: Although she was tired,
125
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to replace the italicised word. His extravagant pretensions only served to excite ridicule.
MCQ
Correct answer: economical
126
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. He told his friends / that he is gone/ to visit his parents / in the evening.
MCQ
Correct answer: that he is gone
127
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. The librarian said to her, “Can you return the books?”
MCQ
Correct answer: The librarian asked her if she could return the books.
128
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. A child learnt the basics of / his mother tongue mainly from / his interactions with the mother.
MCQ
Correct answer: A child learnt the basics of
129
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. The passenger says to the railway clerk, “Is the train late?”
MCQ
Correct answer: The passenger asks the railway clerk if the train is late.
130
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. “Why have you come so early today?” The coach asked the athlete.
MCQ
Correct answer: The coach asked the athlete why he had come so early that day.
131
The given sentence is divided into three segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'no error' as your answer. I miss you / when you move / to another building.
MCQ
Correct answer: I miss you
132
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To win laurels
MCQ
Correct answer: To achieve honours and glory
133
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Acumen
MCQ
Correct answer: Stupidity
134
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Break a leg
MCQ
Correct answer: Good luck
135
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Arjun asked whether I wanted to join the job.
MCQ
Correct answer: Arjun said, “Do you want to join the job?”
136
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. I will finish this book in a month.
MCQ
Correct answer: This book will be finished by me in a month.
137
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. It were the farmers / who wanted the government / to increase the Minimum Selling Price.
MCQ
Correct answer: It were the farmers
138
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Prudent
MCQ
Correct answer: Imprudent
139
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. Mr. Ahirwar disowned his son as he was found to be indulged in burglary.
MCQ
Correct answer: involved in stealing
140
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Every word and every line / in the works of John Keats / express his appreciation / of nature’s beauty.
MCQ
Correct answer: express his appreciation
141
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. One string was handed ________ by the musician to the shopkeeper for repair.
MCQ
Correct answer: over
142
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The poor fellow was laughed at by the crowd.
MCQ
Correct answer: The crowd laughed at the poor fellow.
143
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Someone has __________ my pocket in the bus, and I have no money now.
MCQ
Correct answer: picked
144
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. In India, as perhaps in many other countries of the world, trees have been held in veneration since _______ times.
MCQ
Correct answer: ancient
145
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Priya washes her clothes in the evening.
MCQ
Correct answer: The clothes are washed by Priya in the evening.
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom used in the given sentence. The new production targets have stirred up a hornet's nest.
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Correct answer: To raise controversy
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Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the following word. Colossal
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Correct answer: Mighty
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The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. The newly admitted students could not / access the library because they had / not yet been given their ID cards.
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Correct answer: access the library because they had
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. The interviewee tackled the questions of the interviewer with substantial aplomb.
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Correct answer: Self-assurance
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Wisdom
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Correct answer: Imbecility
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The mother loves the baby.
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Correct answer: The baby is loved by the mother.
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. The Priest said, “God loves all his creations.”
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Correct answer: The Priest said that God loves all his creations.
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Confused
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Correct answer: Lucid
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. In Egypt, the sun is warm on the green palm-trees, and the crocodiles lie in the mud and look lazily about them. My companions are building a nest in the Temple of Baalbec, and the pink and white doves are watching them, and cooing to each other. Dear Prince, I must leave you, but I will never forget you, and next spring I will bring you back two beautiful jewels in place of those you have given away. The ruby shall be redder than a red rose, and the sapphire shall be _________ the great sea.
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Correct answer: as blue as
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. You will be given a ticket by the manager.
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Correct answer: The manager will give you a ticket.
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. People say Shyam is wise and honest.
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Correct answer: It is said that Shyam is wise and honest.
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The ship sink / in the sea / and had / no survivors.
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Correct answer: The ship sink
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. I will help you in submitting the assignment.
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Correct answer: You will be helped by me in submitting the assignment
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. My little sister said, “What a beautiful sight!”
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Correct answer: My little sister exclaimed that it was a beautiful sight.
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Select the grammatically correct sentence. A.Debraj had a heart attack. His ancestral property helped him lot to bear expenses during this crisis. B.Debraj had heart attack. His ancestral property helped him lot to bear expenses during this crisis. C.Debraj had a heart attack. His ancestral property helped him a lot to bear expenses during this crisis. D.Debraj had heart attack. His ancestral property helped him a lot to bear expenses during this crisis.
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Correct answer: C
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Propitious
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Correct answer: Inauspicious
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The mechanic will repair the bicycle on Sunday.
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Correct answer: The bicycle will be repaired by the mechanic on Sunday.
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Bewilderment
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Correct answer: Confusion
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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’. Sera and Rimi has enrolled for the same program.
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Correct answer: have
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Enigmatic
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Correct answer: Comprehensible
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. My daughter said, “Ayush has got a packet of toffee for his friends.”
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Correct answer: My daughter said that Ayush had got a packet of toffee for his friends.
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence. He burnt his fingers interfering in others’ problems.
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Correct answer: got into trouble
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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’. I had only my class notes for which I had to prepare for my examination.
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Correct answer: with which I had to
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. An unexpected call disturbed Maria terribly which compelled her to stop the performance.
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Correct answer: Maria was disturbed terribly by an unexpected call which compelled her to stop the performance.
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Courage
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Correct answer: Valour
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Where has the narrator of story gone visit a dentist?
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Correct answer: London
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What is the name of the pub where the old man went after taking money from the mother and daughter?
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Correct answer: The Red Lion
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Which of the following can be suitable title for the passage?
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Correct answer: The curious old man
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According to the passage, which of the following statement is correct?
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Correct answer: When mother and girl decided to go home they had no umbrella.
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Which of the following word is the ANTONYM of the word 'distrustful' used in the passage?
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Correct answer: Ingenuous
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What can be the suitable title of the passage?
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Correct answer: All about earthquakes
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Which of the following word is the ANTONYM of the word 'boundaries' used in the passage?
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Correct answer: Cores
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According to the passage what is the location of the start of earthquake directly above it on the surface of the earth is called?
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Correct answer: Epicentre
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According to the passage which of the following statement is NOT correct?
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Correct answer: Earth has 3 major layers.
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On basis of the passage, fill in the blanks in the following sentence. The plate boundaries are made up of many ______.
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Correct answer: faults
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: familiar
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: capable
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: locomotion
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: head
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: adversary
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: flooded
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: landlady
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: apartment
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: excited
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: shutting
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: an
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: preceding
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: gains
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: those
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: apart
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: vision
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: promising
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: crushed
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: circuit
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: unmatched