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SSC Stenographer 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 12 Oct, 2023 Shift 2) (English)
SSC Stenographer 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 12 Oct, 2023 Shift 2) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
47 questions
Section Test
1
Three Statements are given followed by Four conclusions numbered I, II, III and IV. 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 chairs are holders. Some holders are bottles. Some bottles are chairs. Conclusions: I. All chairs are bottles. II. All bottles are chairs. III. All holders are bottles. IV. All holders are chairs.
MCQ
Correct answer: None of the conclusions follow.
2
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? VRPL, UQOK, ? , SOMI, RNLH
MCQ
Correct answer: TPNJ
3
‘A + B’ means ‘A is the son of B’ ‘A – B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’ ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the father of B’ ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’ If ‘C + M – S × K − P ÷ T’, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: K is the brother’s daughter of M.
4
The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown below. Choose a figure which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
5
If ‘+’ means ‘× ‘, ‘−‘ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘−’, then what is the value of the following expression? 19 + 72 – 3 × 56 ÷ 65 =?
MCQ
Correct answer: 465
6
Select the set in which the numbers are 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 /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.) (18, 39, 60) (12, 27, 42)
MCQ
Correct answer: (16, 35, 54)
7
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark in the following series
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
8
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: WKO
9
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are 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 /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) (25, 30, 65) (50, 50, 100)
MCQ
Correct answer: (45, 40, 75)
10
Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
11
Select the option that indicates the correct arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Pulp 2. Paper 3. Notebook 4. Tree 5. Stationery shop
MCQ
Correct answer: 4 1 2 3 5
12
Nitin departs from his home and walks 45 m towards the east. He then turns left and walks 48 m. He turns left again and walks 27 m. He takes a final left turn and walks 55 m. How far is he from a pole which is exactly 7 m to the south of his home? (Assume that all the turns are $90^\circ$ turns only.)
MCQ
Correct answer: 18 m
13
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 2, 9, 37, 149, ?, 2389
MCQ
Correct answer: 597
14
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.) Riders : Cavalcade :: Termites : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Colony
15
If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 9 B 14 D 16 C 40 A 10 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 114
16
Given below is a statement followed by two conclusions I and II. Study the statement carefully and decide which Conclusion/s is/are definitely true. Statement: A ≥ B ≥ C = D < E; F ≤ C > G Conclusion I: A ≥ F Conclusion II: D > G
MCQ
Correct answer: Both Conclusions I and II are true.
17
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 4, 16, 64, 256, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1024
18
If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 13 B 3 D 15 A 3 C 6 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 40
19
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are of different heights. B is taller than F but shorter than both A and G. A is shorter than only E. C is taller than only D. Who amongst the following is taller than G?
MCQ
Correct answer: E
20
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) (7, 32, 28) (2, 12, 8)
MCQ
Correct answer: (12, 52, 48)
21
Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. CM _ _ LC _ ENL _ ME _ _C _ _NL
MCQ
Correct answer: ENMCNLME
22
Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? (3 × 16) ÷ 8 + 124 ÷ 2 – 64 ÷ (2 × 4) = 84
MCQ
Correct answer: 16 and 64
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: No river is a sea. Some rivers are lakes. All rivers are ponds. Conclusions: I. Some lakes are seas. II. Some ponds are seas. III. Some lakes are ponds.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion III follows
24
14th Feb 2022 was Monday. What day of the week on was 14th Feb 2020?
MCQ
Correct answer: Friday
25
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 191, 534, 318, 443, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 379
26
Anurag and Bhavna started driving from the same point. Anurag drove North for 11 km, then turns right and covers 13 km. Bhavna goes West and covers 15 km, then turns right and covers 11 km. How far apart are they from each other in a straight line?
MCQ
Correct answer: 28 km
27
Select the option that is related to the sixth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the third number is related to the fourth number. 147 : 3 :: 343 : 7 :: ? : 9
MCQ
Correct answer: 441
28
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) in the following series to continue the pattern?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
29
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MIN as shown below Ge 492 a
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
30
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
31
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 3360, 4080, ? , 5814
MCQ
Correct answer: 4896
32
A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H 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 centre of the sides. A sits third to the right of C. H sits between B and G . F sits second to the right of C. D does not sit in a corner. G sits third to the right of D. Three people sit between D and C. Who sits second to the left of B ?
MCQ
Correct answer: A
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 black is white. Some white is grey. Conclusions: I. Some grey is black. II. Some white is black.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows
34
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 10
35
A is the daughter-in-law of B. E is the brother of A. B has only one son, C. If D is the son of C, how is D related to A?
MCQ
Correct answer: Son
36
Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Harrow : Gardener :: Scalpel : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Surgeon
37
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 apples are pineapples. Some apples are mangoes. No mango is a grape. Conclusions: I. Some pineapples are not grapes. II. No pineapple is a grape. III. Some apples are not grapes.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusions I and III follow
38
Ten people are sitting in two parallel rows containing 5 people each, in such a way that there is equal distance between adjacent persons. In Row 1 – A, B, C, D and E are seated and all of them are facing the south. In Row 2 – P, Q, R, S and T are seated and all of them are facing the north. Thus, each person is facing another person from the other row. B is sitting third to the right of A. P is facing an immediate neighbour of A. R is sitting third to the left of P. D is sitting second to the left of the person who is facing T. D is not sitting at any of the extreme ends of the row. C is facing Q. Who is facing E?
MCQ
Correct answer: R
39
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Mitochondria 2. Miticidal 3. Mitigative 4. Mitogenic 5. Mitotically 6. Mitosis
MCQ
Correct answer: 2, 3, 1, 4, 6, 5
40
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: VXTZ
41
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) in the following series to continue the pattern?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
42
If ' means means x means means x then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 49 6 4 2 14
MCQ
Correct answer: 47
43
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
44
If ‘ ( )’ stands for ‘bread butter cake’, ‘& ! ’ stands for ‘cake and cutter’, ‘) (!’ stands for ‘bread and butter’, then ‘ *’ stands for:
MCQ
Correct answer: Cake Cake Cake
45
Select the option that is related to the sixth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the third number is related to the fourth number. 399 : 7 :: 584 : 8 :: ? : 11
MCQ
Correct answer: 1463
46
Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 286 ÷ 13 × 2 + 50 - 6 = 0
MCQ
Correct answer: + and -
47
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? RWIC, OUFG, ?, IQZO, FOWS
MCQ
Correct answer: LSCK
Section 2
General Awareness
53 questions
Section Test
48
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 17, 39, 43, 65, ?, 91
MCQ
Correct answer: 69
49
If “he loves coffee“ is coded as 123; “coffee has caffeine” is coded as 245; “he coffee caffeine” is coded as 125 and “ caffeine is bad” is coded as 567 then “he” is represented by:
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
50
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 576, 288, 144, 72, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 36
51
When was Bharatanatyam banned by the British colonial government?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1910
52
Which state gives the annual award Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra?
MCQ
Correct answer: Odisha
53
Which team won the UEFA Euro Cup 2020 football title?
MCQ
Correct answer: Italy
54
Who is known as the ‘Father of Bangladesh’ from the following options?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
55
Due to World War I and II the Olympic Games were NOT held in which years?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1916, 1940, 1944
56
Select the correct alternative on the basis of the given statements on the cities of Harappan civilisation. Statement I: Most of the Harappan cities were divided into two parts: Higher Town and Lower Town. Statement II: The archaeologists describe the lower part of the towns as Citadel.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only Statement I is true.
57
Doul Utsav is majorly celebrated in which of the following states?
MCQ
Correct answer: Assam
58
Which of the following is a eukaryotic, multicellular and autotrophic organism?
MCQ
Correct answer: Plant
59
Bhagoria is a festival associated with which of the following festivals?
MCQ
Correct answer: Holi
60
Most centrioles have a _____ structure of triple microtubules, which are present in pairs and arranged orthogonally after duplication.
MCQ
Correct answer: 9 + 0
61
By which of the following writs the Supreme Court and the High Courts may call for the record of a case from a lower court on an allegation of an excess of jurisdiction?
MCQ
Correct answer: Certiorari
62
What happens when old aged people get cataract?
MCQ
Correct answer: Crystalline lens of people in old age becomes milky and cloudy
63
Out of the following, identify the process that does NOT involve a chemical reaction.
MCQ
Correct answer: Cooling effect of nail polish remover
64
Asikni, which was a part of Sapta-Sindhu, is the name of which of the following rivers in present times?
MCQ
Correct answer: Chenab
65
Which of the following is the only vertically-integrated, primary copper producer in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Hindustan Copper Limited
66
In March 2023, the Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry inked a pact with which organisation, wherein the latter’s leaders and supporters will take forward the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), a central flagship programme?
MCQ
Correct answer: Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Mount Abu
67
As an exponent of Khayal, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi belonged to which music Gharana?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kirana
68
Which of the following dynasties succeeded the Palas of Bengal?
MCQ
Correct answer: Senas
69
Which of the following represents a visible biological hazard in food?
MCQ
Correct answer: Caterpillars
70
The Swadesh Darshan Scheme (SDS) which was launched in 2014-15 by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has been revamped as ______________ in 2023.
MCQ
Correct answer: Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0)
71
In which of the following cities has India’s first underwater train project been launched?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kolkata
72
Srinivas Varadhan was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in the year 2023 for exceptional and distinguished service in which field?
MCQ
Correct answer: Science and Engineering
73
Mohiniyattam is a famous dance form popular in which of these states?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kerala
74
Chembeti Sridharalu Naidu was a social reformer and was associated with which of the following organisations?
MCQ
Correct answer: Veda Samaj
75
Which of the following choices is related to the phylum Coelenterata?
MCQ
Correct answer: Aurelia
76
Who had Sialkot as his capital?
MCQ
Correct answer: Menander
77
Before the launch of which Five-Year Plan did India introduce structural adjustment policies?
MCQ
Correct answer: Eighth Five-Year Plan
78
Which king of Punjab signed a tripartite treaty with Shah Shujah and the English Company?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ranjit Singh
79
Radio broadcasting started in India in ________ by the Radio Club of Bombay (Mumbai).
MCQ
Correct answer: 1923
80
The term physical geology was coined by ___________.
MCQ
Correct answer: William Hopkins
81
According to the India State of Forest Report 2021, ________ group covers 4,992 km2 of the total geographical area.
MCQ
Correct answer: Mangroves
82
Indian National Congress celebrated the first Independence Day in Colonial India on _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: 26 January 1930
83
For providing a non-microfinance loan to a low-income household, there is a limit of _________ on monthly loan repayment obligations of a household as a percentage of monthly household income.
MCQ
Correct answer: 50%
84
Manas, Ranthambore, Kanha and Sunderbans are:
MCQ
Correct answer: national parks
85
According to the Planning Commission of India (2011-12), which group of states has the lowest percentage of population below the poverty line?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kerala and Himachal Pradesh
86
Who is the Union Minister of Corporate Affairs, as of March 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Nirmala Sitharaman
87
At which of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization was The Great Bath discovered?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mohenjo-daro
88
The sport name ‘Jallikattu’ is associated with which state ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tamil Nadu
89
Which of the following novels is written by RK Narayan and also adapted into a Hindi film by the same name?
MCQ
Correct answer: The Guide
90
An electric generator and an electric motor work in the principle of:
MCQ
Correct answer: Fleming’s right and left-hand rule, respectively
91
Trishulganga is a stream of the river:
MCQ
Correct answer: Gandak
92
‘Let Ball’, ‘Stroke Ball’ and ‘No Let’ are part of which game?
MCQ
Correct answer: Squash
93
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was an exponent of which form of Hindustani classical music?
MCQ
Correct answer: Khayal
94
In table tennis, the period during which a ball is in play is called _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: rally
95
Which of the following states has the lowest population density as per the 2011 population census of India
MCQ
Correct answer: Arunachal Pradesh
96
Sonal Mansingh is a prominent dancer of _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Bharatanatyam
97
The drainage basin of the Godavari river is present in which of the following states of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Odisha
98
Who among the following is the author of the novel ‘Maila Anchal’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Phanishwar Nath ‘Renu’
99
The First hour of a sitting of the House allotted for asking and answering of questions is called as __________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Question hour
100
Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating Net Indirect Taxes?
MCQ
Correct answer: Indirect Taxes – Subsidies
Section 3
English Comprehension
100 questions
Section Test
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. (1) She hang up / (2) the clothes / (3) in the closet every day. / (4) No error
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
102
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The management promoted four employees.
MCQ
Correct answer: Four employees were promoted by the management.
103
Select the most appropriate idiom to replace the underlined group of words in the given sentence. It was apparent that she was faking sorrow at the death of her stepdaughter.
MCQ
Correct answer: shedding crocodile tears
104
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.On 13 January 1928, the press was presented with this scientific achievement, which made the front pages of several major national newspapers. B.These were all in research labs. C.On 7 September 1927, Philo Farnsworth broadcasted the first ‘television’ system. D.Needless to say, a straight line was not mass marketable, therefore there were only a few dozen televisions in the globe by the end of the 1920s.
MCQ
Correct answer: CADB
105
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Katrina repaired the cycle herself.
MCQ
Correct answer: The cycle was repaired by Katrina herself.
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’. Swetha seldom waters the plants, isn’t it?
MCQ
Correct answer: does she
107
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The teacher ___________ everything at the end of the class.
MCQ
Correct answer: recapitulates
108
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. Even getting what they want doesn’t satisfy some kids; they only want more. B. Too many parents these days can’t say no. C. The struggle to set limits has never been tougher—and the stakes have never been higher. D. As a result, they find themselves raising children who respond greedily to the advertisements aimed right at them.
MCQ
Correct answer: BDAC
109
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. You will not invited / to any function / by them / if you don’t attend the marriage.
MCQ
Correct answer: You will not invited
110
Select the most appropriate option to complete the idiom in the given sentence. I have been ________ over the two options in my head and I think we should go with the first one.
MCQ
Correct answer: mulling
111
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. How can Sameer do silly mistakes in the office?
MCQ
Correct answer: How can silly mistakes be done by Sameer in the office?
112
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The meadow was a ________ (wild) site, far removed from the main roads and present- day habitation.
MCQ
Correct answer: tranquil
113
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Don’t let the failure / demotivate you as / failures are the / stepping stones to success.
MCQ
Correct answer: Don’t let the failure
114
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. They asked me my name.
MCQ
Correct answer: I was asked my name.
115
Select the option that changes the form of narration in the following sentence. My father said, “Change is the only constant in life.”
MCQ
Correct answer: My father said that change is the only constant in life.
116
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Still waters run deep
MCQ
Correct answer: To have passion or great intelligence underneath a calm expression
117
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. My music teacher said to me, “You sing beautifully.”
MCQ
Correct answer: My music teacher told me that I sang beautifully.
118
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. Before a man could even construct a home for himself or weave clothing to protect his body, he was creative instinctively. B. Many researchers have done studies to know more about pre historic times. C. He made use of a sharp stone. Unaware of it, civilisation had started in a unique way. D. On the cave walls, man penned, or more accurately scratched rudimentary images.
MCQ
Correct answer: BADC
119
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Nobody knew Ramesh was coming to see us. He arrived suddenly.
MCQ
Correct answer: unexpectedly
120
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I have been calling him from many days.
MCQ
Correct answer: for
121
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Commotion
MCQ
Correct answer: Bustle
122
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. The expansion of education in English, the language of modern science, during British rule was extremely beneficial to Indian science. B. The creation of three universities in Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras in 1857 gave the study of science a boost. C. The first scientific research facility was established in Calcutta in 1876 by a wealthy doctor, Mahendra Lal Sircar. It was called the Indian organisation for the growth of science. D. It quickly began to dominate scientific endeavours in India before independence.
MCQ
Correct answer: ABCD
123
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Jubilant
MCQ
Correct answer: Despondent
124
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Extraordinary students are controlled thinkers and creators who learn best when their training is dynamic, approachable and project-based.
MCQ
Correct answer: independent thinkers and creators
125
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Zenith
MCQ
Correct answer: Bottom
126
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Alisha posted the picture online.
MCQ
Correct answer: The picture was posted online by Alisha.
127
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. The task of feeding the brood is left to the lady birds. B. The birds arrive and choose their nest after careful inspection. C. They pick the location and begin weaving their bottle-shaped nests out of coarse grass and paddy leaves. D. Male birds serve as the principal architects and craftsman in the colony of weaver birds.
MCQ
Correct answer: DCBA
128
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. We are living in the era of information and communication. A.Though information and knowledge are different, people with much information are considered knowledgeable. B.So, English language communication skills are indispensable for any job aspirant. C.To transfer information, the language widely used in today’s world is English. D.Employers are not compromising with English communication skills of the employees. S6. What is strongly believed to be true is that English skills can be of great help when professionals are dealing with different nationalities.
MCQ
Correct answer: ACBD
129
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. Donny said, “I can swim fast.”
MCQ
Correct answer: Donny said that she could swim fast.
130
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’. After working for the entire week we usually go out to eat on Sundays.
MCQ
Correct answer: No substitution required
131
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. Mrs. Batra said, “My son wants to study Architecture.”
MCQ
Correct answer: Mrs. Batra said that her son wanted to study Architecture.
132
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hornet’s nest
MCQ
Correct answer: Difficult and unpleasant situation
133
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. In the blink of an eye
MCQ
Correct answer: In an extremely short time
134
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Border
MCQ
Correct answer: Centre
135
Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The new student hails from the ________ societies of the Eastern India. (affluent)
MCQ
Correct answer: wealthy
136
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice. The melody has been composed wonderfully by Kayra.
MCQ
Correct answer: Kayra has composed the melody wonderfully.
137
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. They / was / reading / a notice.
MCQ
Correct answer: was
138
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence. She wore a whimsical dress adorned with colourful patterns.
MCQ
Correct answer: Weird
139
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. It turned out to be a wild-goose chase for the police.
MCQ
Correct answer: Fruitless pursuit or search
140
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. The clerk requested the manager to sanction his leave.
MCQ
Correct answer: The clerk said to the manager, “Please sanction my leave”.
141
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in reported (or indirect) speech. They said, “We will come home this evening.”
MCQ
Correct answer: They said that they would come home that evening.
142
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Modest
MCQ
Correct answer: Demure
143
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. His gold ornaments were stolen by a thief.
MCQ
Correct answer: A thief stole his gold ornaments.
144
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 had been improve / his communication skills in order / to shine in his career.
MCQ
Correct answer: He had been improve
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The coach believed that / his team were not / playing to its potential / in the tournament.
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Correct answer: his team were not
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence. The professor’s lecture was filled with profound insights on the subject matter.
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Correct answer: Deep
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence. The spirit of the room was very gloomy in his absence.
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Correct answer: Cheerful
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Select the correct direct narration of the given sentence. Ramu requested her to wait there till he returned.
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Correct answer: Ramu said to her, “Please wait here till I return”.
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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’. The corner of the street where my family lived is surround by investigators.
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Correct answer: where my family lives is surrounded by investigators
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The police had collected the primary evidence before they arrested the culprit.
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Correct answer: The primary evidence had been collected by the police before the culprit was arrested.
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined words. It was his love and goodwill to humanity that was recognised by the state government.
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Correct answer: philanthropy
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Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. I couldn’t hear your voice as you were too far out from me.
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Correct answer: far out from me
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. The teacher said that if we studied hard, we would do well in the exam and that she would be proud of us.
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Correct answer: “If you study hard, you will do well in the exam, and I will be proud of you, ” said the teacher.
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Yoga increases physical and mental vitality, __________ to sickness, and overall well- being.
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Correct answer: resistance
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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’. Not only the manager give me a refund, but he also offered me a 50% discount on my next meal.
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Correct answer: Not only did the manager give me a refund,
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Turn the lights ______, I want to go to sleep.
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Correct answer: off
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Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. When you will be award for your achievements?
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Correct answer: will you be awarded
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Are you sure that / you will be broadcast / the news to everyone / across the country?
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Correct answer: you will be broadcast
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Plight
MCQ
Correct answer: Benefit
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. In Japan, thousands of people were killed in the tsunami last week.
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Correct answer: The tsunami last week killed thousands of people in Japan.
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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’. Unless he has permission from his parents, he wouldn't travel alone.
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Correct answer: Unless he had permission from his parents,
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Bikanervala is a restaurant / chain in India / that is now famous / all ahead the world.
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Correct answer: all ahead the world.
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Select the option that expresses the following sentence in reported (or indirect) speech. “Do you like your school?” asked the boy.
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Correct answer: The boy asked if I liked my school.
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Parts of a sentence/paragraph are given below. While the first and the last parts (A and F) are in the correct order, the parts in between are jumbled up. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent sentence/paragraph. A.If you complete one of your assignments early B.do not work on any other assignment C.go back through that assignment only D.if you are found working on another assignment E.this is not permitted F.Your contract will be terminated .
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Correct answer: C, B, E, D
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Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The soldiers advanced when the bugle came.
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Correct answer: when the bugle blew
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.
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Correct answer: phishing
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.
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Correct answer: aware
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.
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Correct answer: updates
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.
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Correct answer: measures
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.
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Correct answer: vigilance
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.
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Correct answer: by
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.
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Correct answer: travelling
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.
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Correct answer: as
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.
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Correct answer: responsible
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.
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Correct answer: aloof
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
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Correct answer: landscape
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
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Correct answer: covered
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
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Correct answer: lustrous
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
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Correct answer: carried
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
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Correct answer: hues
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
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Correct answer: adventurous
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
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Correct answer: journey
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
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Correct answer: with
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
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Correct answer: sounds
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
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Correct answer: determination
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How have smartphones and social media platforms impacted people's lives?
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Correct answer: They have made people more connected and interactive.
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What does the term ‘vast array’ mean in the context of the passage?
MCQ
Correct answer: A wide variety
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What is one advantage of online learning platforms?
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Correct answer: They provide opportunities to learn from home.
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What has technology revolutionised in recent years?
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Correct answer: Communication, education, and entertainment
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What does the term ‘revolutionised’ mean in the context of the passage?
MCQ
Correct answer: Transformed dramatically
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Based on your reading of the passage, select the correct statement.
MCQ
Correct answer: The spider uses the shape of magical hats to hide.
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Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: The Sorting Hat Spider
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘evolution’ in the context of the passage.
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Correct answer: Development
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Who wrote Harry Potter?
MCQ
Correct answer: JK Rowling
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Who works for Satpuda Foundation?
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Correct answer: Rajashree Khalap
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Select the correct order of the given facts based on the life of Sulochana Latkar, the central figure of the passage. P. She moved to Bombay cinema. Q. She joined the famous Jaiprabha Studios. R. She acted in Sasurrvas. S. She passed away in Mumbai at 94.
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Correct answer: RQPS
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What was the reason behind Sulochana Latkar’s death?
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Correct answer: Age-related complications
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Which of the following is an INCORRECT fact with reference to the given passage?
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Correct answer: Her native place was Gurdaspur.
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Sulochana learned the intricacies of the craft under the guidance of:
MCQ
Correct answer: Bhalji Pendharkar
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Sulochana Latkar was an important link between:
MCQ
Correct answer: Hindi and Marathi cinema