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SSC Stenographer 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 13 Oct, 2023 Shift 2) (English)
SSC Stenographer 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 13 Oct, 2023 Shift 2) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
48 questions
Section Test
1
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Legerity 2. Legitimate 3. Legislation 4. Legendary 5. Legalist 6. Legging
MCQ
Correct answer: 5, 4, 1, 6, 3, 2
2
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace ‘A’ and balance the following equation. 52 A 12 A 15 A 3 A 6 A 5 A 15
MCQ
Correct answer: ̶ , +, ÷, =, ×, +
3
Eight girls - L, M, N, O, P, Q, R and S - were seated in two rows, one facing the north, the other facing the south. Each row had only four chairs. There is equal distance between adjacent persons. Each person in a row faces another person from the other row. Q and P were diagonally opposite to each other. M was opposite to P. R was to the immediate right of L. S was second to the right of M. N was at one of the extreme ends of the row. Who among the following girls was sitting opposite to O?
MCQ
Correct answer: R
4
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 52, 69, 86, 103, ?, 137
MCQ
Correct answer: 120
5
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 keys are locks. All locks are handles. Conclusions: I. Some locks are keys. II. Some handles are keys.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both conclusions I and II follow
6
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? BLRW, DMUX, FNXY, ?, JPDA
MCQ
Correct answer: HOAZ
7
Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 100 : 45 :: 200 : 70 : 300 : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 95
8
The length and breadth of a hall are 16 m and 13 m, respectively. A dog runs along all four walls once to catch the bone. How much total distance does the dog cover?
MCQ
Correct answer: 58 m
9
If '+' means '−', '–' means '÷', '÷' means '+', '×' means '−', then what is the value of the following expression? 33 + 14 – 2 × 17 ÷ 71 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 80
10
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 73, 70, 64, 55, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 43
11
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 420, 342, 342, ?, 272
MCQ
Correct answer: 272
12
Pointing to a Girl Abhishek said, “She is the Daughter of the only child of my Grandfather. How is the Girl related to Abhishek?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sister
13
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 64, 72, 81, 91, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 102
14
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 47, 47, 48, 50, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 53
15
Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are sitting in a straight row, facing north. Only 1 person sits to the left of D. A is an immediate neighbour of D. Only 2 people sit between F and D. Only 3 people sit between C and G. B is not an immediate neighbour of G. Only 2 people sit between E and A. Who sits to the immediate right of G?
MCQ
Correct answer: E
16
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) in the following series to continue the pattern?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
17
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Fortnightly 2. Quarterly 3. Monthly 4. Bi-annually 5.Annually
MCQ
Correct answer: 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
18
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 /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, 400, 4) (10, 256, 6)
MCQ
Correct answer: (12, 441, 9)
19
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? RXBG, OVEK, ?, IRKS, FPNW
MCQ
Correct answer: LTHO
20
Select the option that is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the fifth number is related to the sixth number. 648 : 8 :: ? : 12 :: 18 : 2
MCQ
Correct answer: 2028
21
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? UUW, WWY, YYA, AAC,?
MCQ
Correct answer: CCE
22
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
23
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) in the following series to continue the pattern?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
24
What is the number of days from 13th January 2021 to 23rd August 2021 including both days?
MCQ
Correct answer: 223
25
Point A is 35 m to the east of Point B. Point C is 28 m to the south of Point B. Point C is 15 m to the east of Point D. Point E is 14 m to the north of Point D. Point F is 20 m to the east of Point E. In which direction is Point A with respect to Point F?
MCQ
Correct answer: North-east
26
A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
27
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark in the following series
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
28
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are written on different faces of a dice. Three different positions of the same dice are shown below. Find the number on the face opposite to the one showing ‘5’.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
29
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
30
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? 3 B 29 D 1 C 9 A 9 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 87
31
‘A + B’ means ‘A is the son of B’ ‘A – B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’ ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the father of B’ ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’ If ‘F × G ÷ K − M + S × W’, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: S is the brother of G.
32
In this question, the statement is followed by two conclusions. Which of the two conclusions is/are true? Statement: G = Y < U ≤ F > P > T < V Conclusions: I. F > G II. F > T
MCQ
Correct answer: Both conclusions I and II are true
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: CXEW
34
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.) Triangle : 3 :: Hexagon : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 6
35
Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the following equation correct? 13 × 4 ÷ 26 + 15 – 18 = 5
MCQ
Correct answer: 15, 18
36
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. 48 : 2 :: 448 : 6 :: ? : 8
MCQ
Correct answer: 900
37
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: DWEU
38
Select the option that is related to the fifth 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. 32 : 5 :: 76 : 13 :: 99 : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 18
39
Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? (96 ÷ 12) + (7)2 + 18 = 112 – (16 × 3) – (69 ÷ 23)
MCQ
Correct answer: 12 and 16
40
Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (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) Goods : Stocks
MCQ
Correct answer: Rioters : Mob
41
In a certain language, if “SYSTEM” is written as “SYSMET” and “NEARER” is written as “AENRER”. How will “FRACTION” be written in the same code?
MCQ
Correct answer: CARFNOIT
42
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 switches are fans. No heater is a fan. Some wires are heaters. Conclusions: I. Some wires are fans. II. No switch is a heater. III. No wire is a switch.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows.
43
In a certain code language, ‘MARS’ is written as ‘1752223’ and ‘TIDE’ is written as ‘241389’. How will ‘BABY’ be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 65629
44
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below. pe 35 ba
MCQ
Correct answer: s 32 p
45
K, L, M, W, X, Y and Z scored different marks in an exam. K scored more than only two people. Y scored less than only L and W. M scored more than Z but less than X. W did not score the highest marks. How many people scored less than X?
MCQ
Correct answer: Three
46
Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 28 × 8 ÷ 2 + 13 + 30 = 50
MCQ
Correct answer: 2, 8
47
How many circles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 16
48
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.) (11, 55, 29) (8, 40, 20)
MCQ
Correct answer: (6, 30, 14)
Section 2
General Awareness
48 questions
Section Test
49
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: All laptops are desktops. All desktops are printers. Some printers are monitors. Conclusions: I. Some laptops are monitors. II. Some monitors are desktops. III. All laptops are printers. IV. Some monitors are printers.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusions III and IV follow
50
Three 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 H are G. All V are H. Some V are I. Conclusions: I. At least some G are I. II. All I being H is a possibility.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both conclusions I and II follow
51
What was the major purpose of the ‘permit license raj’ from the 1960s to 1980s in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Government allowing private companies to produce goods
52
In which of the following conditions is there severe physical and mental retardation due to deficiency of iodine and thyroid hormones, especially during early pregnancy?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cretinism
53
‘Abba: God's Greatest Gift to Us’ was penned by sons of which great musician?
MCQ
Correct answer: Amjad Ali Khan
54
______ hosted the 2nd Olympic Games in _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: France, 1900
55
The Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum are tributaries of river:
MCQ
Correct answer: Indus
56
Who among the following Sultans framed a series of regulations to weaken the power of nobles?
MCQ
Correct answer: Alauddin Khilji
57
Identify an element that has atomic number 7.
MCQ
Correct answer: Nitrogen
58
In which of the following categories did Anindita Neogy Anaam receive National Nritya Shiromani award?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kathak
59
According to the census 2011, what percentage of India accounts for the world population?
MCQ
Correct answer: 17.5%
60
The novel ‘The Mountain of Light’ is written by _____________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Indu Sundaresan
61
What is a one act play of Sattriya called?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ankiya Nat
62
Which of the following is the largest Stupa in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kesariya Stupa
63
In the concept of money supply, M4 refers to ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: M3+ total post office deposits
64
In 1956, Indonesia-born American cytogeneticist Joe Hin Tjio announced that the exact number of human chromosomes is _____.
MCQ
Correct answer: 46
65
Which of the following is NOT included in the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022?
MCQ
Correct answer: Reducing the purview of energy consumption standards
66
Which of the following claims about chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) is accurate?
MCQ
Correct answer: CFCs are used as refrigerants
67
Identify the correct statement in the context of money supply (i) Money supply refers to the total volume of money held by public at a particular point of time (ii) Money supply is a flow concept (iii) M1 is the most liquid measure of money supply
MCQ
Correct answer: Only (i) and (iii)
68
Synthetic fibers, elastomers, polymers and surfactant intermediate are all subgroups of ________ industries.
MCQ
Correct answer: petrochemical
69
With reference to the physical features of India, the ‘Kayals’ are _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: backwaters
70
Who sent an envoy to the Chinese court in 641 AD?
MCQ
Correct answer: Harsha Vardhan
71
The shares of the public sector and the private sector in the production of steel during 1990-91 were __________, respectively.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
72
What does Gudi signify in Gudi Padwa festival as per Hindu mythology?
MCQ
Correct answer: Symbol of victory
73
By whom was the equation C = KPgas formulated in 1803?
MCQ
Correct answer: William Henry
74
Who led the Indian National Congress at its first annual session?
MCQ
Correct answer: WC Banerjee
75
Fire alters were found in which of the following groups of Harappan cities?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kalibangan and Lothal
76
Rangaswami Cup is associated with which game ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Hockey
77
What is the literacy rate in India as per the Census of 2011?
MCQ
Correct answer: 72.98%
78
Who will cause every year, annual financial statement to be laid before the Legislative Assembly of the State?
MCQ
Correct answer: Governor
79
Which was the first country to host the Asian Games?
MCQ
Correct answer: India
80
Structural geology deals with:
MCQ
Correct answer: the form, classification, mechanism, and causes of rock structures’ evolution
81
In which of the following years was the air transport in India launched?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1911
82
Which of the following Vedas is found in two recensions, black and white, and is full of rituals to be performed publicly or individually?
MCQ
Correct answer: Yajurveda
83
‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ is an autobiography of ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Maya Angelou
84
Which of the following articles provides for ‘equal justice and free legal aid’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Article 39 A
85
Which of the following Satyagrahas was started by Dr B R Ambedkar in 1927?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mahad Satyagraha
86
‘Home Rule League’ of Annie Besant was centred at which of the following places in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Madras
87
What is the height of the troposphere near the poles and the equator, respectively?
MCQ
Correct answer: 8 km and 18 km
88
Who among the following is a recipient of Padma Shri 2023 for folk dance?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rani Machaiah
89
‘The Unforgettables’ was the collection of semi-classical music of which Ghazal singer?
MCQ
Correct answer: Jagjit Singh
90
In February 2023, who joined as the new Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog?
MCQ
Correct answer: BVR Subrahmanyam
91
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Hornbill Festival? A. The Hornbill Festival is celebrated in the North-eastern state of Nagaland. B.The festival takes place in the month of the January. C. The name of the festival is derived from the Indian Hornbill, a bird that is an essential character of the folk tales of the state.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both A and C
92
Identify the chemical formula of methyl chloride from the following chemicals.
MCQ
Correct answer: CH3Cl
93
Which of the following is considered a chemical hazard in food?
MCQ
Correct answer: Pesticides residues
94
Which of the following is NOT a Protozoan?
MCQ
Correct answer: Scypha
95
The origin of most of the classical dance forms of India is _____.
MCQ
Correct answer: Natya Shastra
96
Who is the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, as of March 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Anurag Thakur
Section 3
English Comprehension
104 questions
Section Test
97
Who is the Chief Minister of Himanchal Pradesh, as of January 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
98
According to the Census of India (2011), which group of states have a very high percentage of the rural population?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bihar and Sikkim
99
Dronacharya Award was started in _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: 1985
100
Which is the only piece in chess that can jump to any square in an L shape?
MCQ
Correct answer: Knight
101
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Unique
MCQ
Correct answer: Distinctive
102
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Newton found out that the force of gravitation makes the apples fall.
MCQ
Correct answer: Newton discovered that
103
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Priyanka edits the school magazine.
MCQ
Correct answer: The school magazine is edited by Priyanka.
104
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. He is enjoying the programme very much. He want to stay till the end.
MCQ
Correct answer: He want to
105
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Who taught you English?
MCQ
Correct answer: By whom was English taught to you?
106
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. Ferdinand Verbiest designed the first working steam-powered vehicle in China in 1672. A. Locomotive acts was introduced in 1865. B. It was around 65 cm long for the Chinese emperor. C. Nicolas Joseph Cugnot has the credit for developing the first automobile in 1769. D. Richard Trevithick demonstrated the first steam-powered road vehicle. S6. Pyreolophore is the name of the world’s first internal combustion engine.
MCQ
Correct answer: BCDA
107
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. She is strictly advised to be on bed for three weeks lest she would fall sick again.
MCQ
Correct answer: lest she should fall sick again
108
Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. We are expecting a ________ narrative from the writer about his childhood. (intelligible)
MCQ
Correct answer: lucid
109
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. Riya said to me, “I am happy to see you.”
MCQ
Correct answer: Riya told me that she was happy to see me.
110
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The car is being driven by a young boy.
MCQ
Correct answer: A young boy is driving the car.
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’. Harsha is the tallest than all the other boys in his colony.
MCQ
Correct answer: of all the boys
112
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. He escaped the train disaster by the skin of his teeth.
MCQ
Correct answer: By a very narrow margin
113
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. When William gets angry, he starts to act like an imbecile.
MCQ
Correct answer: Intelligent
114
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The politician, along with the newsmen, are expected shortly.
MCQ
Correct answer: is expected shortly
115
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Acquisitive
MCQ
Correct answer: Eager
116
The abstract noun form of ‘act’ is ‘action’. Similarly, the abstract noun form of ‘wide’ will be:
MCQ
Correct answer: width
117
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. There is a special heritage for all of us in India, not an exclusive one, for none _________ exclusive when it comes to shared heritage.
MCQ
Correct answer: beckons
118
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Read between the lines.
MCQ
Correct answer: Look for implied meaning
119
Select the most appropriate idiom for the given phrase. Completely mistaken
MCQ
Correct answer: All wet
120
The following sentence has been divided into segments. One of them may contain an error. Select the segment that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. Two people were / fighting to each other / for no reason.
MCQ
Correct answer: fighting to each other
121
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I asked to my brother to get my air tickets booked.
MCQ
Correct answer: my brother to get
122
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Anguish
MCQ
Correct answer: Pain
123
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in indirect speech. The teacher said, “The university will be closed tomorrow.”
MCQ
Correct answer: The teacher said that the university would be closed the day after.
124
Select the most appropriate option that substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. No woman would be pleased if you said that she did not know the difference in good and bad dressing.
MCQ
Correct answer: between good and bad
125
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence. The disgruntled passengers were discussing the matter with the authorities.
MCQ
Correct answer: Annoyed
126
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. He is famous / about his research / in the field of / astrophysics.
MCQ
Correct answer: about his research
127
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.’ In the jungle, they encountered a school of lions .
MCQ
Correct answer: pride of lions
128
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. In October, / they will have lived / in San Francisco /for five years.
MCQ
Correct answer: they will have lived
129
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Generous
MCQ
Correct answer: Greedy
130
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Although he is a calm person most of the time, he occasionally loses his _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: temper
131
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Open the door for your brother.
MCQ
Correct answer: Let the door be opened for your brother.
132
Select the word that fills in the blank correctly and completes the following sentence meaningfully. In order to attract new readers and increase sales, the publishers of Stephen Hawking's books have asked a few scientists to rewrite some of his books and _______ them ________ so non-science readers can understand them.
MCQ
Correct answer: dumb, down
133
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Modest
MCQ
Correct answer: Arrogant
134
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. He said, “I have never seen anything like that before”.
MCQ
Correct answer: He said that he had never seen anything like that before.
135
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 rupee's recent decline is primarily owing to high crude oil prices, a strong dollar abroad and international capital outflows. B.The value of the Indian rupee in relation to the US dollar is determined by supply and demand. C.If a country imports more than it exports, the demand for the dollar exceeds the supply, and the domestic currency, such as the Indian rupee, depreciates against the dollar. D.When the US dollar is in strong demand, the Indian rupee falls in value, and vice versa.
MCQ
Correct answer: BDCA
136
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. He said, “I have forgotten the combination of my safe”.
MCQ
Correct answer: He said that he had forgotten the combination of his safe.
137
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The cake had been baked by Sarah.
MCQ
Correct answer: Sarah had baked the cake.
138
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. “Let there be fresh elections,” the committee proposed.
MCQ
Correct answer: The committee proposed that there should be fresh elections.
139
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice. The winner of the competition was announced by them.
MCQ
Correct answer: They announced the winner of the competition.
140
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. He said to me, “How are you now?”
MCQ
Correct answer: He asked me how I was then.
141
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Comprehensive
MCQ
Correct answer: Superficial
142
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The data was not analysed by the researchers carefully.
MCQ
Correct answer: The researchers did not analyse the data carefully.
143
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. My friend said, “I am going to travel to Europe next month”.
MCQ
Correct answer: My friend said that he was going to travel to Europe the following month.
144
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The thief who had been accused for the bank theft was later acquitted because of lack of evidence.
MCQ
Correct answer: accused of the bank theft was
145
Choose the most suitable idiom for the given situation. Your friend has already told me everything about your secret surprise that you were planning for the last two weeks.
MCQ
Correct answer: To spill the beans
146
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank. Students should be ________ (sincere) in their studies.
MCQ
Correct answer: serious
147
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. He looked at me happily when I interrupted him.
MCQ
Correct answer: angrily
148
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Sheetal always became nervous / whenever she gets instructions / from her Physics / teacher at the lab.
MCQ
Correct answer: Sheetal always became nervous
149
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The rural households in many of the developing countries don’t have fully fictional tap water connections.
MCQ
Correct answer: don’t have fully functional tap water
150
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If it will rain tomorrow, I will be on leave.
MCQ
Correct answer: it rains tomorrow
151
Select the option that changes the voice of the following sentence. The newlywed couple has bought a new house in Delhi.
MCQ
Correct answer: A new house in Delhi has been bought by the newlywed couple.
152
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The list of wedding guests are kept there, in the table.
MCQ
Correct answer: wedding guests is kept there, on
153
Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation focusing on the underlined segment. You are wasting time by arguing just for the sake of argument and that too just the opposite of what we confirm.
MCQ
Correct answer: Play devil’s advocate
154
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. They missed their train / because they were waiting /on wrong platform. / They were on platform 3 instead of platform 8.
MCQ
Correct answer: On wrong platform
155
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Tara asked whether we would come for the company meeting.
MCQ
Correct answer: Tara said, “Will you come for the company meeting?”
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Why has Utpal injured my pet dogs?
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Correct answer: Why have my pet dogs been injured by Utpal?
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I ________ to the hope that he’s still alive.
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Correct answer: cling
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. She can’t come for lunch / with you. / She’ll do some / training in the gym.
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Correct answer: She’ll do some
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence. The performance he gave was truly marvellous.
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Correct answer: Terrible
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. He asked whether he should lock the car or leave it.
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Correct answer: He said, “Shall I lock the car or leave it unlocked?”
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. We have to go / under the books if / we want to pass / the board exams this year.
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Correct answer: under the books if
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Arpit and Barkha went /for Zumba / classes these / days.
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Correct answer: Arpit and Barkha went
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Select the correct option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’. Shreya prefers ice-cream than chocolates.
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Correct answer: to
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In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase. He is too afraid of heights after the bungee jumping experience.
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Correct answer: Once bitten twice shy
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. MS Dhoni was _________ with a natural talent for cricket.
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Correct answer: endowed
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.
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Correct answer: Revolution
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.
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Correct answer: commenced
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.
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Correct answer: abolition
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.
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Correct answer: elimination
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.
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Correct answer: upheaval
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.
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Correct answer: are written
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2.
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Correct answer: teacher
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3.
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Correct answer: record
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4.
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Correct answer: future
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.
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Correct answer: individually
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 1.
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Correct answer: rapidly
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 2.
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Correct answer: introduce
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 3.
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Correct answer: where
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4.
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Correct answer: approaches
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 5.
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Correct answer: generating
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: knows
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: fragile
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: ingredient
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: converted
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: produced
186
Which of the following provisions reflects the aspiration of Indian people in the constitution?
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Correct answer: Right to equality
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The passage mentions the importance of inclusivity in the Indian Constitution. Which of the following real-world scenarios is the most similar to this theme?
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Correct answer: A company that hires employees of different ages, genders and backgrounds to create a more diverse workforce
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When was the Constitution of India adopted?
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Correct answer: 26 November 1949
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Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the given passage?
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Correct answer: The Formation of Indian Constitution
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Find the ANTONYM of the word ‘combative’ from the passage.
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Correct answer: Agreeable
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Identify the tone of the passage.
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Correct answer: Critical
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Based on your reading of the passage, select the correct statement.
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Correct answer: Young people are more receptive to friends.
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Select the central theme of the passage.
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Correct answer: Understanding liberty
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘comprehend’.
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Correct answer: Grasp
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Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
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Correct answer: More Freedom For Greater Responsibility
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Which of the following could be an appropriate title for the given passage?
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Correct answer: The Role of Endangered Species in the Ecosystem
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Which of the following is an example of a real-world connection to the concept of indigenous culture, as discussed in the passage?
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Correct answer: The importance of preserving the cultural identity of endangered species
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Find the ANTONYM of the word ‘halt’ from the passage.
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Correct answer: Trigger
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Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
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Correct answer: Conserving endangered species is important for maintaining the balance of the ecosystem and preserving cultural and economic value.
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Which of the following statements best explains how mountain gorillas are contributing to the local economy of Rwanda?
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Correct answer: Mountain gorillas are a major tourist attraction, generating significant revenue through ecotourism.