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SSC Steno Official Paper (Held On 18 Nov 2022 Shift 2) (English)
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
47 questions
Section Test
1
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 file is a folder. Some files are PDFs. All files are Excel sheets. Conclusions: I. Some PDFs are folders. II. Some Excel sheets are folders. III. Some PDFs are Excel sheets.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion III follows
2
Rahul starts walking towards the east and covers a distance of 80 m. He turns to his right and walks 30 m. Again, he turns right and walks 30 m. Finally, he turns towards the north and covers a distance of 30 m. How far is he now from his original position?
MCQ
Correct answer: 50 m
3
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 2, 12, 30, ?, 90, 132
MCQ
Correct answer: 56
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) (52, 34, 43) (61, 33, 47)
MCQ
Correct answer: (58, 26, 42)
5
What will be the day of the week on 02 February 3015?
MCQ
Correct answer: Thursday
6
In a certain code language, ‘MOUSE’ is written as ‘62’ and ‘SHEEP’ is written as ‘82’. How will ‘PIG’ be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 49
7
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.) Wine : Cellar :: Goods: ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Warehouse
8
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) (221, 144, 73) (222, 153, 75)
MCQ
Correct answer: (223, 137, 72)
9
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.) (13, 52, 91) (19, 76, 133)
MCQ
Correct answer: (17, 68, 119)
10
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?)and complete the pattern
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
11
In this question three statements are given followed by three conclusions I, II and III. You have to consider the three statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the given statements. Statements: All photocopiers are computers. Some computers are laptops. No laptop is a mobile. Conclusions: (I) No computer is a mobile. (II) Some computers are photocopiers. (III) All mobiles are photocopiers.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows.
12
If + means – , – means x, x means ÷ and ÷ means +, then what will come in place of ? in the given equation? 10 ÷ 5 x 5 – 30 + 3 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 37
13
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 24
14
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.) (111, 117, 123) (169, 200, 231)
MCQ
Correct answer: (125, 135, 145)
15
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? TJAP, GDPX, ?, GRTN, TLIV
MCQ
Correct answer: TXEF
16
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 paintings are calligraphies. All sketching are calligraphies . Conclusions: I. At least some calligraphies are paintings. II. No sketching is a painting.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion I follows.
17
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.) (7, 9, 257) (10, 3, 170)
MCQ
Correct answer: (6, 9, 226)
18
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. KITE : IFQA :: TIRE : RFOA :: DIRE : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: BFOA
19
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below. H 2@5%8 N
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
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) (137, 95, 67) (246, 204, 176)
MCQ
Correct answer: (199, 157, 129)
21
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: QOR
22
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.) (17, 87, 104) (20, 102, 122)
MCQ
Correct answer: (13, 67, 80)
23
In the given question, the statement is followed by two conclusions. Which of the two conclusions is/are true? Statement: B = T < E ≤ G > F = H > Q Conclusions: I. G > Q II. G > B
MCQ
Correct answer: Both conclusions I and II are true
24
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 4, 8, 11, 22, 25, 50, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 53
25
Select the letter-cluster that will replace the question mark (?) in the given series and make it logically complete. QHJ, SFL, ?, WBP, YZR
MCQ
Correct answer: UDN
26
Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
27
Six people M, N, O, P, Q and R are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. R sits second to the left of N. P is an immediate neighbour of O and R. M sits second to the left of Q. Who sits to the immediate right of P?
MCQ
Correct answer: R
28
P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are seven friends having different ages. R is elder than 4 persons. Q is elder than R but younger than P. T is elder than U but younger than S. U is not the youngest. Who is the youngest among all?
MCQ
Correct answer: V
29
Swapnil goes to the park every day for walking. One morning, he started walking from his home and walked 40 km towards North. Then, he turned to the right and walked 60 km. Again, he turned right and walked 40 km. Lastly, he took a left turn and walked 30 km. In which direction is he now from his home?
MCQ
Correct answer: East
30
‘A ^ P’ means ‘A is the husband of P’. ‘A % P’ means ‘A is the father of P’. ‘A = P’ means ‘A is the sister of P’. ‘A & P’ means ‘A is the daughter of P’. If B % C ^ D & E, how is B related to E?
MCQ
Correct answer: Father of son-in-law
31
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 98, 118, 140, ?, 190, 218
MCQ
Correct answer: 164
32
Pointing at a man, Sunanda said, “He is my daughter’s father’s mother’s husband’s only son.” How is that man related to Sunanda?
MCQ
Correct answer: Husband
33
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: BEGI
34
P, Q, R,S, T, U,V and X are sitting around a square table facing the centre of the table. Some of them are sitting at the corners, while some are sitting at the exact middle of the sides. P and R sit at diagonally opposite corners. P sits second to the left of S. Q does not sit at any of the middle of the sides. V sits between R and S. X sits second to the right of V. S is not an immediate neighbour of T. Who sits third to the right of V?
MCQ
Correct answer: Q
35
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: Some vehicles are helicopters. All helicopters are cars. Conclusions: I. All vehicles are cars. II. Some vehicles are cars.
MCQ
Correct answer: Either conclusion I or II follows
36
Which two numbers from amongst the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 126 ÷ 23 – 138 ÷ ( 5 × 4 – 6) + 4 = 1
MCQ
Correct answer: 138 and 126
37
In a certain code language, 'MODERATE’ is written as 'FVDVJJVU' and 'NINETEEN' is written as 'OGHXJTPV'. How will 'OCCASION' be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: OQLWFIJW
38
Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
39
In a certain code language, 'SUM’ is coded as '212519' and 'NET' is coded as '16926'. How will 'MOP' be coded in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 151922
40
In a certain code language, 'PLAY' is coded as ‘54’ and ‘HAPPY’ is coded as ‘66’. How will ‘SMILE' be coded in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 58
41
If A denotes B denotes x C denotes +-",andD denotes then what will be the value of the following expression 124.C B 23 A 56 D
MCQ
Correct answer: 16
42
Arrange the following in a logical and meaningful order. 1. India 2. West Bengal 3. Earth 4. Asia 5. Kolkata
MCQ
Correct answer: 3, 4, 1, 2, 5
43
Which two numbers from amongst the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? (150 ÷ 3 + 15) ÷ 3 × 6 + 30 = 135
MCQ
Correct answer: 150 and 135
44
Which of the following interchange of signs would make the given equation correct? 320 × 4 − 16 ÷ 4 + 2 = 18
MCQ
Correct answer: ÷ and ×
45
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Girders 2. Giraffe 3. Girasoles 4. Girdingly 5. Girning 6. Girlish
MCQ
Correct answer: 2, 3, 1, 4, 6, 5
46
If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? (90 C 9) D 9 B 9 A 9 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 90
47
Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. T S _ _ M T S _ P _ T _ O P _ _ S O _ M
MCQ
Correct answer: O P O M S M T P
Section 2
General Awareness
51 questions
Section Test
48
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below TU CO DE 8
MCQ
Correct answer: INC 0 DE 58
49
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 7, 8, 8, 51, 140, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 825
50
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
51
In which of the following cities was the 72nd FIFA Congress held, where FIFA President, Gianni Infantino said that the new FIFA Forward 3.0 programme will see an increase of 25%?
MCQ
Correct answer: Doha
52
Which of the following vitamins helps our body to use calcium for bones and teeth?
MCQ
Correct answer: Vitamin D
53
Where was ICC Women’s Cricket ODI World Cup 2022 played?
MCQ
Correct answer: New Zealand
54
Who among the following is the author of the novel ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Harper Lee
55
Varnam is one of the stages in ________, a classical dance of India.
MCQ
Correct answer: Bharatanatyam
56
Gyana Panchami is celebrated primarily by which of the following communities in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Jain
57
Pandit Kishan Maharaj, a renowned instrumentalist, is famous for playing which of the following instruments?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tabla
58
Who among the following Mughal rulers divided his inheritance according to the will of his father?
MCQ
Correct answer: Humayun
59
The Centre had announced to roll out a national scheme under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for the welfare of beggars and transgenders in February 2021. What is the scheme?
MCQ
Correct answer: Support For Marginalised Individuals For Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE)
60
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is located in which of the following industrial regions of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bangalore-Chennai
61
The __________ of Warli revolted against colonial policies in Maharashtra in 1940.
MCQ
Correct answer: tribes
62
The ____________ is an Indian treatise on politics, economics, military strategy, the function of the state, and social organisation, attributed to Kautilya.
MCQ
Correct answer: Arthashastra
63
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, which was launched by the Government of India in February 2021, was implemented with effect from ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: 1 April 2021
64
In which month is the Makar Sankranti festival celebrated every year?
MCQ
Correct answer: January
65
Who is the author of the famous novel ‘Chokher Bali’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rabindranath Tagore
66
______ was a Greek ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
MCQ
Correct answer: Megasthenes
67
The Brahmaputra is known as Jamuna River in _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: Bangladesh
68
What will be the order of the following mountain ranges from North to South? 1)Zaskar 2)Pir panjal 3)Karakoram 4)Ladakh
MCQ
Correct answer: 3,4,1,2
69
Which of the following folds is a special type of fold with exceptionally flattened top and steep inclined limbs almost forming three sides of a rectangle?
MCQ
Correct answer: Box fold
70
Which wildlife sanctuary was established in West Bengal in 1941 primarily to protect the great Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)?
MCQ
Correct answer: Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary
71
In which Five -Year Plan Indian government launched the New Economic Policy of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Eighth
72
ML Vasantha Kumari, a renowned vocalist, was known for which of the following?
MCQ
Correct answer: Carnatic music
73
Identify the element that is NOT a metalloid.
MCQ
Correct answer: Sodium
74
Which of the following is an example of a Direct Tax?
MCQ
Correct answer: Wealth tax
75
Who was first awarded in the Best Choreography category of the National Film Award?
MCQ
Correct answer: Laxmibai Kolhapurkar
76
What is the ratio of male per 100 females in Nepal in 2020?
MCQ
Correct answer: 84.55
77
Castor seed is rich in:
MCQ
Correct answer: ricinoleic acid
78
Which of the following is NOT a complete protein source?
MCQ
Correct answer: Nuts
79
Which of the following communities in Sikkim celebrates the festival of Saga Dawa?
MCQ
Correct answer: Buddhist
80
Match column A with column B Column A element Column B (% in Earth's crust) i. Si a.46.6% ii. 0 b.27.7% ili. Al c.5.0% iv. Fe d. 8.13%
MCQ
Correct answer: i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c
81
Which of the following were the dwelling places used by Buddhist monks?
MCQ
Correct answer: Viharas
82
Ezhara Ponnana is celebrated as a part of temple festival in which of the following states?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kerala
83
Which of the following is a tertiary consumer?
MCQ
Correct answer: Lion
84
Which of the following pairs of crops most benefitted during the Green Revolution?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rice, wheat
85
As of 10 April 2022, which state has the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha?
MCQ
Correct answer: Uttar Pradesh
86
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Central Victim Compensation Fund Scheme?
MCQ
Correct answer: If the victim is less than 14 years, then 55% more compensation is given
87
In January 2022, which Indian tennis player announced his/her retirement after the 2022 tennis season?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sania Mirza
88
Which of the following about Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) of India is NOT true?
MCQ
Correct answer: It was used by the Indian armed force exclusively.
89
What is the IUPAC name of an organic compound whose formula is ( O N ) C H O H , and used as an explosive, an antiseptic drug and a fixative?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2,4,6-trinitrophenol
90
How many gates and towers were mentioned by Megasthenes in Mauryan capital, Pataliputra?
MCQ
Correct answer: 64 gates and 570 towers
91
Which of the following is considered as one of the finest stepwell example in india?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rani ki vav
92
What is another term for bio-catalyst?
MCQ
Correct answer: Enzyme
93
In which of the following years was the Indian Association established in Bengal?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1876
94
The fundamental rights have been taken from the “Fundamental Rights” of which of the following Constitutions?
MCQ
Correct answer: United States of America
95
In which game, when the score between two players is 40-40, is it called a deuce?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tennis
96
In 1859, with which physicist did Robert Wilhelm Bunsen invent flame spectroscopy, an instrument that allows elements to be identified by their emission spectra?
MCQ
Correct answer: Gustav Robert Kirchhoff
97
Who has the rare distinction of being awarded with all top four civilian awards of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bismillah Khan
98
____ forms the largest ethnic group in Pakistan.
MCQ
Correct answer: Punjabis
Section 3
English Comprehension
102 questions
Section Test
99
The Gupta rulers in India issued a large number of gold coins called ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Dinaras
100
Where is Mormugao Port is located?
MCQ
Correct answer: Goa
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. Sha talked enormous/ of what she wanted / from her education.
MCQ
Correct answer: She talked enormous
102
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. His parents will send him to a boarding school next year.
MCQ
Correct answer: He will be sent to a boarding school next year by his parents.
103
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. Shreya said, “I have been feeling very hungry.”
MCQ
Correct answer: Shreya said that she had been feeling very hungry.
104
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. Simon said to me, “He is not well.”
MCQ
Correct answer: Simon told me that he was not well.
105
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. The reporter said that an event had been organised for the President the previous day.
MCQ
Correct answer: The reporter said, ”An event was organised for the President yesterday.”
106
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. His father fed the kids every day.
MCQ
Correct answer: The kids were fed by his father every day.
107
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The lion was chasing the stag behind the bush.
MCQ
Correct answer: The stag was being chased by the lion behind the bush.
108
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Seizure
MCQ
Correct answer: Capture
109
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Daniel is buying a car.
MCQ
Correct answer: A car is being bought by Daniel.
110
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. The National Leaders of India were imbued with qualities like leadership, nationalities and bravery.
MCQ
Correct answer: Filled
111
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’. Some children surprisingly take on their grandparents in appearance.
MCQ
Correct answer: take after
112
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’. The most memory time of Diwali is when you light diyas with your family.
MCQ
Correct answer: most memorable time
113
Choose the appropriate meaning of the underlying idiom. They got into hot water when their tricks were revealed by their neighbour.
MCQ
Correct answer: Landed in trouble
114
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. How much books do you think can this box hold?
MCQ
Correct answer: many books
115
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’. Ben was always been a good father.
MCQ
Correct answer: had always been
116
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a grammatical error. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. They come to me / yesterday to convince me / to settle the issue with my rival.
MCQ
Correct answer: They come to me
117
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. Rosa will have / graduate from a reputed / university in 4 years.
MCQ
Correct answer: graduate from a reputed
118
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. Scientists have determined that the human tongue is attuned to several (1)_____ like sweet, salty, bitter, sour, savoury and possibly fat. Telling the difference between these tastes was crucial for human (2)______.
MCQ
Correct answer: flavours; existence
119
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’. Ria’s mother equally divided the chocolates among both her daughters.
MCQ
Correct answer: between
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. The world will/ not stop for you, / it will keep on going.
MCQ
Correct answer: The world will
121
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Mr. Gupta and his brothers remodelled their house to help it sell.
MCQ
Correct answer: Their house was remodelled by Mr. Gupta and his brothers to help it sell.
122
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. He is / able / to / play flute.
MCQ
Correct answer: play flute
123
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. The team manager said, “Let’s have some refreshments.”
MCQ
Correct answer: The team manager suggested us to have some refreshments.
124
Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the following word. Viable
MCQ
Correct answer: Feasible
125
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The thief ______ entered the house.
MCQ
Correct answer: quietly
126
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Nargis quickly picks out the important files from her office shelf.
MCQ
Correct answer: The important files are quickly picked out by Nargis from her office shelf.
127
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Capable
MCQ
Correct answer: Suitable
128
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. When will the dress be returned?
MCQ
Correct answer: When will you return the dress?
129
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Defile
MCQ
Correct answer: Clean
130
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. My grandfather said, ”Always respect the National Flag.”
MCQ
Correct answer: My grandfather advised me to respect the national flag always.
131
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. The lady said, “Most of the trains are running late today.”
MCQ
Correct answer: The lady said that most of the trains were running late that day.
132
Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence. They feared the ignominy of being exposed asspies.
MCQ
Correct answer: dishonour
133
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’. They’re buying appliances from there friends who were moving to their hometown.
MCQ
Correct answer: from their friends
134
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Meenal asked Jay where Gauri can be found.
MCQ
Correct answer: “Where to find Gauri?” Meenal asked Jay.
135
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. She will be a / successful lawyer in / the next few years.
MCQ
Correct answer: No error
136
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. Mr. Collin said, “Let me deliver the letters to the postman”.
MCQ
Correct answer: Mr. Collin requested that he might be allowed to deliver the letters to the postman.
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. He is faster enough / to defeat / the current record holder.
MCQ
Correct answer: He is faster enough
138
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. At the eleventh hour
MCQ
Correct answer: At the last moment
139
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Right in the valley was a huge, ancient edifice, possibly/obviously belonging to the Middle Ages.
MCQ
Correct answer: medieval
140
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. "I've just bought a car," said Amar, "But it isn't insured yet. So I cannot take you for a ride."
MCQ
Correct answer: Amar said that he had just bought a car but it wasn't insured till then. So, he could not take me for a ride.
141
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. “Leave me alone” yelled the little boy in the movie, “or else I will start shouting loudly.”
MCQ
Correct answer: The little boy in the movie shouted that he should be left alone or else he would start shouting loudly.
142
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’. It was getting difficult for him to bear with his partner’s behaviour.
MCQ
Correct answer: No substitution
143
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’. Music soothes and relieves you of any stress and negative emotions.
MCQ
Correct answer: No substitution
144
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Take away your breath
MCQ
Correct answer: Astonishing
145
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. He had not committed the mistake.
MCQ
Correct answer: The mistake had not been committed by him.
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. He was happy because / his friends voted / in favour to him.
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Correct answer: in favour to him
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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’. Having turned up on the proposal, I felt disappointed over the entire issue.
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Correct answer: turned down
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Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the following word. Crude
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Correct answer: Natural
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Exaggeration
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Correct answer: Amplification
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. People don’t use this road much.
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Correct answer: This road isn’t used much.
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Until recently, 3D printing has been sugar-based, but technology is emerging that reliably prints savoury and fresh ingredients.
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Correct answer: Sweet
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Tapan face a very difficult situation during the whole lockdown period and seeing him go through all this, I forgave his pardonable mistakes.
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Correct answer: Venial
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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’. You can follow the instructions faithful, to avoid being disqualified.
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Correct answer: should follow the instructions faithfully
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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. By next March, / we will had been / living here for ten years.
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Correct answer: we will had been
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Choose the option that rectifies the grammatical errors in the given sentence. The mason is building the house in the corner.
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Correct answer: The house in the corner is being built by the mason.
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Confess
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Correct answer: Acknowledge
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Select the grammatically correct sentence.
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Correct answer: The scholastic arguments of the scientist had a great impact on the visiting students.
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Solitude
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Correct answer: Company
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The doctors claim to discover / a cure for cancer, / and the medicine will be put / to test very soon.
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Correct answer: The doctors claim to discover
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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. Saleem has a tendency to switch / off his mobile when things / are not favourable for him.
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Correct answer: No error
161
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Blitz
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Correct answer: Obtuse
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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. Not only will he take admission here / but also he will stay / in the hostel.
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Correct answer: but also he will stay
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Obligation
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Correct answer: Duty
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Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom. By leaps and bounds
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Correct answer: Rapidly
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The scholar of the department could help the junior students in the proposed coaching.
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Correct answer: The junior students could be helped by the scholar of the department in the proposed coaching.
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. He did not hardly know / anyone in the city, / therefore, he felt homesick / all the time.
MCQ
Correct answer: He did not hardly know
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. My father said to me, “Slow and steady wins the race.”
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Correct answer: My father taught me that slow and steady wins the race.
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Blow hot and cold
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Correct answer: Vacillating
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Omission
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Correct answer: Deletion
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Mary was cooking the meal.
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Correct answer: The meal was being cooked by Mary.
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Which of the following is true about the average life expectancy of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Average life expectancy of India is consistently rising
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What is the leading cause of death in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Heart diseases
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Which of the following diseases has not been prevalent in the country since a few years?
MCQ
Correct answer: Polio
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What is the main reason behind high undernourished people in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Low income family
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Which of the following is true according to the above passage?
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Correct answer: India is home to over 1.3 billion people
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Where have the Zucknicks travelled post virus scare?
MCQ
Correct answer: Within Texas
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The travel bookings were at highest monthly level in the U.S in the month of ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: February
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Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
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Correct answer: Airbnb is the largest travel agency in the U.S
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What seemed daunting about travelling to Hongkong?
MCQ
Correct answer: 21-day long quarantine
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According to the passage, what is still tricky about resuming travel?
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Correct answer: What will be open when they reach the destination
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: Only
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: intelligent
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: projects
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: serious
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: there
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: referred
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: shift
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: usage
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: burned
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: temperature
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: times
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: overcome
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: and
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: to
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: accept
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: the trust
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: quite
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: holding
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: one’s
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: operates