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SSC Steno Official Paper (Held on 18 Nov 2022 Shift 1) (English)
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
48 questions
Section Test
1
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.) Animal : Zoology :: Plant : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Botany
2
A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H 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. A is sitting to the immediate right of F and immediate left of E. C is sitting to the immediate right of E. G is sitting two places from the right of E. B is sitting to the immediate right of G. H is sitting to the immediate right of B and immediate left of D. D is sitting to the left of F. Who is sitting between A and D?
MCQ
Correct answer: F
3
Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in the English dictionary? 1 Sailboat 2 Saint 3 Sailor 4 Sanction 5 Sadly
MCQ
Correct answer: 5, 1, 3, 2, 4
4
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 buses are cars. No jeep is a car. Conclusions: I. No car is a jeep. II. No jeep is a bus.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both conclusions I and II follows.
5
In a code language, 'PARUL' is coded as RDTXN and 'MADHU' is coded as ODFKW. How will 'VIJAY' be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: XLLDA
6
Pointing at a girl, Seema said, “She is my father’s mother’s husband’s only son’s daughter.” How is that girl related to Seema?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sister
7
In this question, the statement is followed by two conclusions. Which of the two conclusions is/are true? Statement: A ≤ D < C = B > E ≥ F < G Conclusions: I. B > A II. C < F
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion I is true
8
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 3, 7, 5, 61, 363 ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 3367
9
Select the figure which will replace the question mark in the given figure to complete the pattern
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
10
Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. _ M _ B A J M Q _ A _ M Q B _ J _ _ B _
MCQ
Correct answer: J Q B J A M Q A
11
Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Vehicle, Car, Motorbike
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
12
Town C is to the south of Town A. Town D is to the west of town A. Town B is to the east of town D. Town E is to the south of town B and south-east of Town C. What is the position of town A with respect to town B?
MCQ
Correct answer: West
13
In a certain code language, 'DAM’ is coded as '50' and 'PAD' is coded as '47'. How will 'MAP' be coded in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 38
14
Select the letter-cluster that will replace the question mark (?) in the given series and make it logically complete. FRP, HTR, JVT, ?, NZX
MCQ
Correct answer: LXV
15
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? GROW, NJGG, ?, BTQA, ILIK
MCQ
Correct answer: UBYQ
16
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.) (182, 156, 13) (238, 212, 15)
MCQ
Correct answer: (337, 311, 18)
17
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 trojans are fairies. • No fairy is a flower. • All viruses are trojans. Conclusions: I. No flower is a trojan. II. Some viruses are trojans. III. No trojan is a virus.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion I and II follow
18
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 420, 462, 506, ?, 600, 650, 702
MCQ
Correct answer: 552
19
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: ADZE
20
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) (212, 101, 111) (256, 123, 133)
MCQ
Correct answer: (182, 74, 108)
21
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the signs and balance the given equation. 65 56 8 19 2 34
MCQ
Correct answer: +, ÷, −, ×, =
22
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: DIB
23
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 beards are nails. Some nails are rings. All rings are pendants. Conclusions: I. All rings can never be nails. II. Some beards are rings. III. Some nails are pendants.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion III follows
24
Select the set in which the numbers are NOT related in the same way as are the numbers of the given 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) (16, 11, 377)
MCQ
Correct answer: (12, 15, 367)
25
Town M is to the west of Town D. Town C is to the south-west of Town D. Town D is to the north of Town B. Town A is to the south of Town C. Town M is to the north of Town C. Town B is to the north-east of Town A.What is the position of Town B with respect to Town M?
MCQ
Correct answer: South-east
26
Select the set in which the numbers 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.) (11, 100, 221) (14, 104, 300)
MCQ
Correct answer: (13, 162, 331)
27
Which two numbers from amongst the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? (357 ÷ 2 + 3) ÷ 11 − 4 = (28 × 3 + 7) ÷ 9
MCQ
Correct answer: 2 and 3
28
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below. 8 B 47 NMQ%
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
29
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. 6 : 43 :: 11 : ? :: 4 : 21
MCQ
Correct answer: 133
30
How many squares are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 28
31
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. 16 : 50 :: 49 : ? :: 144 : 338
MCQ
Correct answer: 128
32
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. MASTER : TSAMRE :: SMILES : LIMSSE :: FLIMSY : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: MILFYS
33
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 144, 127, 110, ?, 76, 59
MCQ
Correct answer: 93
34
Six friends A, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a straight row, facing north. They are waiting for their seventh friend B to join. Exactly three people are sitting to the left of A. C is occupying an end seat. F and D are immediate neighbours of G. If D is sitting to the immediate left of A, and E is second to the right of A, where will B sit?
MCQ
Correct answer: Fourth to the right of F
35
If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? 140 D 7 A 30 = 25 B ? D 8
MCQ
Correct answer: 16
36
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) (75, 55, 70) (65, 55, 68)
MCQ
Correct answer: (95, 85, 104)
37
I, J, K, L, M, N and O are seven friends having different ages. I is elder than K but younger than J. K is elder than N but younger than I. J is elder than I but younger than 2 persons. L is elder than J. M is not the eldest and O is the youngest. The age of how many people is between I and N?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
38
Select the figure that will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
39
In a certain code language, 'FUTURE' is coded as ‘91’ and ‘MONEY’ is coded as ‘72’. How will 'SECURE' be coded in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 71
40
Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?)in the following figure series.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
41
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row - 4, 6, 13 Second row - 9, 8, 21 Third row - 5, 6, ? (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. Eg. 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)
MCQ
Correct answer: 14
42
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark and complete the pattern
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
43
In a code language, 'AMIT' is coded as 86 and 'VIJAY' is coded as 134. How will 'GARIMA' be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 98
44
Which two symbols from amongst the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 272 ÷ 17 − 196 ÷ ( 5 × 3 + 1) = 30
MCQ
Correct answer: + and −
45
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 toy is beautiful. Some beautiful are actresses. All actresses are rich. Conclusions: I. No toy is rich. II. Some actresses are beautiful. III. Some actresses are rich.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusions II and III follow
46
Which two symbols from amongst the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? (35 – 2) × 3 = (56 × 8 ÷ 3 + 100) × 11
MCQ
Correct answer: × and ÷
47
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Nice 2. Europe 3. West Europe 4. France 5. South France
MCQ
Correct answer: 2, 3, 4, 5, 1
48
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the signs and to balance the given equation. 831 3 13 45 245 1
MCQ
Correct answer: ÷, +, −, =, ×
Section 2
General Awareness
50 questions
Section Test
49
What will be the day of the week on 19th November 2053?
MCQ
Correct answer: Wednesday
50
‘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 A + B # C % D # E, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: B is sister of E’s son.
51
Pandit Anokhe Lal Mishra, a gem among musicians in India, was a renowned player of which of the following instruments?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tabla
52
Who among the following Vijayanagara kings defeated the sultan of Bijapur in 1520?
MCQ
Correct answer: Krishnadeva Raya
53
Which of the following books was written by Megasthenes?
MCQ
Correct answer: Indica
54
Select from the following the biotic component of an ecosystem.
MCQ
Correct answer: Decomposer
55
In 1898, which one from the following chemist discovered neon by cooling a sample of air to a liquid state, heating the liquid and capturing gases upon boiling?
MCQ
Correct answer: William Ramsay
56
Radha Reddy and Raja Reddy are famously known for the ________ form of dance.
MCQ
Correct answer: Kuchipudi
57
In September 2021, Banwarilal Purohit was appointed as the governor of ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Punjab
58
Which of the following styles of temple architecture was developed between Himalaya to Vindhya?
MCQ
Correct answer: Nagara
59
Which of the following festivals is celebrated on the fifth and last day of Diwali?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bhai Dooj
60
Who among the following returned to India in January 1915?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
61
Castling is associated with the game of _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: chess
62
Who among the following was the recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2017 for Kuchipudi?
MCQ
Correct answer: Deepika Reddy
63
Select the FALSE statement with reference to the food chain.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only producers of food chain form a trophic level.
64
Which of the following is correctly matched?
MCQ
Correct answer: Electric energy - Kilowatt hour
65
Kanishka, belonged to the:
MCQ
Correct answer: Kushan Dynasty
66
Who among the following was the first chief guest to attend the Republic Day in 1950?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sukarno
67
Which of the following states has the lowest female literacy rate, as per Census 2011?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rajasthan
68
Which scientist explained that cells divide and new cells are formed from pre-existing cells?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rudolf Virchow
69
Mohi Bahauddin Dagar, a renowned musician, is known for playing which of the following instruments?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rudra Veena
70
Buddhacharita, a full-length biography of the Buddha was written by:
MCQ
Correct answer: Asvaghosha
71
Whose autobiography is titled ‘And Then One Day: A Memoir’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Naseeruddin Shah
72
Beriberi is caused due to the deficiency of ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: vitamin B
73
In which of the following Indian states is Palkhi festival observed?
MCQ
Correct answer: Maharashtra
74
Who among following persons of Indian origin was in news in December 2021 for solving the Kadison-Singer 1959 problem in the field of mathematics?
MCQ
Correct answer: Nikhil Srivastava
75
Which of the following is NOT an example of Mass Communication?
MCQ
Correct answer: door to door campaign
76
The Supreme Court ruled in the Kesavananda Bharati case of _________ that the Preamble is a constituent of the Constitution.
MCQ
Correct answer: 1973
77
In which of the following cities in the United States of America, Yugantar Ashram, the headquarter of Gadar Party, a liberation movement of India, was established?
MCQ
Correct answer: San Francisco
78
Dhamek Stupa is located in __________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Varanasi
79
Which of the following was enacted in 1988 with the aim of ensuring environmental stability and maintenance of ecological balance which is vital for the sustenance of all life forms, human, animal and plant?
MCQ
Correct answer: National Forest Policy
80
PT Usha, who received the prestigious Arjuna Award in 1984 for showing outstanding performance in sport, belongs to which state?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kerala
81
Which of the following is an example of Rabi crop?
MCQ
Correct answer: Wheat
82
According to Census of India 2011, in which state was the lowest population density recorded?
MCQ
Correct answer: Arunachal Pradesh
83
The cell is NOT applied for:
MCQ
Correct answer: virus
84
The court poet and minister of ______, Harisena, composed the Allahabad pillar Inscription or Prayaga Prashasti.
MCQ
Correct answer: Samudragupta
85
Which Five-Year Plan’s realised growth rate was more than the target growth rate?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1st
86
The author of the novel ‘The Color Purple’ is __________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Alice Walker
87
__________ became the first State to reserve jobs for transgender persons in July 2021.
MCQ
Correct answer: Karnataka
88
Which type of rainfall occurs when the heated air from Earth’s surface rises upwards along with the water vapour and gets condensed when it reaches a higher altitude?
MCQ
Correct answer: Convectional rainfall
89
India has categorised its wetlands into how many categories?
MCQ
Correct answer: Eight
90
Which period is referred to as the ‘period of stationary phase’ of growth of India’s population?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1901-1921
91
Coromandel Coast gets most of its rain during the winter season because:
MCQ
Correct answer: the Northeast monsoons pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal and these winds are obstructed by the Eastern Ghats
92
Ullambana festival is primarily celebrated by which of the following communities in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Buddhist
93
The All England Championship, an international championship of badminton, was first held in:
MCQ
Correct answer: 1899
94
Pandit Nehru said “Planning is a continuous movement towards desired goals”. He made this statement in the introduction of which Five-Year Plan?
MCQ
Correct answer: Third
95
Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu, one of the most distinguished musicians from India, is known for playing which of the following instruments?
MCQ
Correct answer: Violin
96
The “Digboi Oil fields” are located in which of following states of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Assam
97
Which of the following is NOT the function of a commercial bank?
MCQ
Correct answer: Money supply
98
In November 2021, who was appointed as Head Coach of the Indian cricket team (Senior Men)?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rahul Dravid
Section 3
English Comprehension
102 questions
Section Test
99
Which law was discovered in 1660, which states that for relatively small deformations of an object, the displacement or size of the deformation is directly proportional to the deforming force or load?
MCQ
Correct answer: Hooke’s law
100
As of 10 April 2022, who among the following is the senior most minister in terms of age among the council of ministers?
MCQ
Correct answer: Som Parkash
101
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. He enjoys looking / a good game / of baseball on television.
MCQ
Correct answer: He enjoys looking
102
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Bite the bullet
MCQ
Correct answer: To get something over with because it is inevitable
103
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. Our neighbour / was always told us / funny jokes and stories.
MCQ
Correct answer: was always told us
104
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence. Our locality has a common space for observing various national days and for organising festivals.
MCQ
Correct answer: coordinating
105
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. By this time tomorrow, / you will be playing / the violin / for 48 hours.
MCQ
Correct answer: you will be playing
106
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’. He appealed for the court to change its decision.
MCQ
Correct answer: appealed to the court
107
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The wedding planner is making all the reservations and arrangements in advance.
MCQ
Correct answer: All the reservations and arrangements are being made by the wedding planner in advance.
108
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Give me / a book / that is / on the table.
MCQ
Correct answer: a book
109
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. He gave a large amount of donation for flood victims and everyone appreciated his magnanimous act.
MCQ
Correct answer: Chivalrous
110
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. A library is a systematic and organised collection of informational resources. A. These resources are made accessible to a defined community for their reference or borrowing. B. It provides physical or digital access to the users. C. They facilitate group study and collaboration. D. A library’s collection includes books, periodicals, newspapers, etc. S6. Libraries range in size from few shelves to several items.
MCQ
Correct answer: ABCD
111
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Abandon
MCQ
Correct answer: Relinquish
112
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. Under normal conditions A. talk of nothing in particular B. he would welcome us with a smile C. crack a joke or two D. for a couple of minutes S6. and then state the actual business.
MCQ
Correct answer: BCAD
113
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Mahendra told her that he would be waiting for her at the theatre.
MCQ
Correct answer: Mahendra told her, “I will be waiting for you at the theatre.”
114
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. Henry playfully asked the kids, “How can you split this paper further into pieces?”
MCQ
Correct answer: Henry playfully asked the kids how they could split that paper further into pieces.
115
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. While driving, Satheesh always / switches off his mobile phone / and kept it in the dashboard.
MCQ
Correct answer: and kept it in the dashboard
116
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Sycophant
MCQ
Correct answer: Flatterer
117
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Hopefully, the match will be won by our team.
MCQ
Correct answer: Hopefully, our team will win the match.
118
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. The old king said, “Good Heavens, I am ruined.”
MCQ
Correct answer: The old king exclaimed with sorrow that he was ruined.
119
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. He reached quickly because / five miles were not / a long distance for / a young man like him.
MCQ
Correct answer: five miles were not
120
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Gregarious
MCQ
Correct answer: Sociable
121
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. She was a special education teacher for dyslexic children by an elementary school in Kenya.
MCQ
Correct answer: at an elementary school
122
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Utmost
MCQ
Correct answer: Greatest
123
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. By next year, / we will been living / in Bengaluru for eight years.
MCQ
Correct answer: we will been living
124
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The painting was done by his son.
MCQ
Correct answer: His son did the painting.
125
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. The manager said that he would be on leave the next day.
MCQ
Correct answer: The manager said, “I will be on leave tomorrow”.
126
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. He said, “These dresses are cheap.”
MCQ
Correct answer: He said that those dresses were cheap.
127
Select the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence. The project was denounced as a scandalous waste of taxpayer’s money.
MCQ
Correct answer: Defended
128
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’. Jimmy danced his way to glory, laughing all the way to the bank after winning the trophy.
MCQ
Correct answer: No substitution
129
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The lifeguard rescued Molly and her family.
MCQ
Correct answer: Molly and her family were rescued by a lifeguard.
130
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. Arunima is the apple of her mother’s eye.
MCQ
Correct answer: A person of whom her mother is extremely fond and proud
131
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The earthquake had devastated the village beyond imagination.
MCQ
Correct answer: The village had been devastated beyond imagination by the earthquake.
132
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. I am recognised for my contribution to the academic world.
MCQ
Correct answer: People recognise me for my contribution to the academic world.
133
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Abide
MCQ
Correct answer: Reject
134
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. Rohan got his birthday gift in the twilight.
MCQ
Correct answer: received his birthday present at dusk
135
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. By the skin of your teeth
MCQ
Correct answer: To just barely get by or make it
136
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Sara was bringing the cake for the party.
MCQ
Correct answer: The cake for the party was being brought by Sara.
137
Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (1 and 2) 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. 1. It is said that health is wealth. A. He uses his health for work. B. He doesn’t talk about his health. C. A healthy person can do his work well. D. He reads about medical columns in newspapers and watches television programs. 2. He does not even imagine being ill.
MCQ
Correct answer: CDBA
138
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. I said that when it stopped drizzling we would have to start digging again.
MCQ
Correct answer: I said, “When it stops drizzling we must start digging again.”
139
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Primeval
MCQ
Correct answer: Recent
140
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Infinite
MCQ
Correct answer: Evanescent
141
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’. The news that the examination were been cancelled upset all our plans.
MCQ
Correct answer: had been
142
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. Sneha said to me, “I am doing my homework.”
MCQ
Correct answer: Sneha told me that she was doing her homework.
143
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. He is going / to be wash / the dishes.
MCQ
Correct answer: to be wash
144
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Rohan verbally insulted Stephen in front of his parents.
MCQ
Correct answer: Stephen was verbally insulted by Rohan in front of his parents.
145
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Mr. Ramesh and / his friends / have never come / here
MCQ
Correct answer: have never come
146
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's a little lately / to go back to / where we started from.
MCQ
Correct answer: It's a little lately
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive/active voice. Let the experts emphasise the importance of renewable energy.
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Correct answer: Let the importance of renewable energy be emphasised by the experts.
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Select the grammatically correct sentence.
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Correct answer: The open discussion with the media yesterday on the new policies of the government was an excellent one.
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I'm so hungry I could eat lots of food.
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Correct answer: a horse
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. Sourabh said, “Alas! We have been cheated.”
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Correct answer: Sourabh exclaimed with sorrow that they had been cheated.
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. My knowledge about archeology is very less in comparison to my sister.
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Correct answer: a drop in the ocean
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Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the following word. Solicit
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Correct answer: Request
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. The visitors of the restaurant were enthralled by the dulcet tune that the pianist played.
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Correct answer: sweet and soothing
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The famous actor, along with his close family members, were attending the annual day function at his son’s school.
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Correct answer: was attending
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. She said to me, “I was thinking of going out for dinner but had changed my mind later on.”
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Correct answer: She told me that she had been thinking of going out for dinner but changed her mind later on.
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Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I did not get many sleep last night as my sister was running a high fever.
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Correct answer: much sleep
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Yield
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Correct answer: Produce
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Lemon tastes sour.
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Correct answer: Lemon is sour when it is tasted.
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. What information was shared with the school authority by the inspection team?
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Correct answer: What information did the inspection team share with the school authority?
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. After travelling for 2 days straight, Reema was too _________.
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Correct answer: knackered
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. It is your duty to help the poor people in your parish.
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Correct answer: The poor people in your parish are to be helped by you.
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. The boy said to the teacher, "Sir, I am weak in Maths and seek your advice."
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Correct answer: The boy told the teacher that he was weak in Maths and sought his advice.
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He ________ all the autumn leaves.
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Correct answer: gathered
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Gracious
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Correct answer: Rude
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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) Inviting quotations for purchase of goods is a good practice. B) Simultaneously, corruption can also be checked. C) Hence a proper structuring of expenses can be established. D) By doing this a competitive rate can be finalised.
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Correct answer: ADBC
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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 team dwelt with / their performance / in the last quarter.
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Correct answer: The team dwelt with
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Read the sentence carefully and select the synonym of the underlined word from the given alternatives. As the effect of anaesthesia dissipated the patient regained consciousness.
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Correct answer: Disappeared
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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. No sooner he was / brought to the hospital / than he began panting heavily.
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Correct answer: No sooner he was
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. John said, “I cannot come with you.”
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Correct answer: John said that he could not come with me.
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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. He fought / the lion / brave.
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Correct answer: brave
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Which of the following word is the SYNONYM of the word 'hegemonic' used in the passage?
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Correct answer: Supremacy
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According to the passage when did Iraq invaded Kuwait?
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Correct answer: August 1990
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Which of the countries givnen in the options cannot fill in the blank based on the information given in the passage? United States managed to enter this energy-rich region with some new allies, used to be the part of the Soviet Union, such as ______.
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Correct answer: Iraq
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Which of the following statement is correct on basis of the given passage?
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Correct answer: Western systems and Western influences, in general, started to dominate the whole world after the cold war.
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Which of the following can be a suitable title of the given passage?
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Correct answer: Western domination
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Wildlife has helped humans in all aspects except?
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Correct answer: Education
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What does the passage says about Woodpeckers?
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Correct answer: Are capable of destroying 90% of codling moth larvae residing under the bark of trees
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Biodiversity is ______.
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Correct answer: Different variety of living beings within an ecosystem
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Which of the following cannot be taken up as a pastime related to wildlife?
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Correct answer: Writing
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According to the passage, which of the following statement is true?
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Correct answer: Most medicinal remedies contain at least one ingredient derived from a wild plant or animal
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: across
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: round
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: to
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: being
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: at
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: since
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: boarded
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: whom
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: lend
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: pay
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: are graded
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: followed
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: provides
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: help
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: learners
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: astonishment
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: imperiously
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: abjectly
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: into
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: reappeared