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SSC Stenographer 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 13 Oct, 2023 Shift 3) (English)
SSC Stenographer 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 13 Oct, 2023 Shift 3) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
49 questions
Section Test
1
Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 396 ÷ 2 × 4 – 217 + 74 = 935
MCQ
Correct answer: – and +
2
In a certain code language, ‘CRUSADE’ is written as ‘ETTUZFD’ and 'MUSICAL' is written as ‘OTUHEZN’. How will ‘AUGUST’ be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: ZTITUV
3
If ‘+’ means ‘−‘, ‘−‘ means ‘×’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, then what is the value of the following expression? 18 – 20 + 162 × 9 ÷ 19 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 361
4
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? ABC, ZYX, BCD, YXW, CDE,?
MCQ
Correct answer: XWV
5
Gurman drove 28 km towards the West, took a left turn and drove 22 km. She then took a right turn and drove 18 km. She again took a right turn and drove 22 km. How far is she from starting point in a straight line?
MCQ
Correct answer: 46 km
6
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.) Editor : Article :: Choreographer : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dance
7
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 96, 85, 76, 69, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 64
8
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? 195 : 14 :: ? : 18 :: 8 : 3
MCQ
Correct answer: 323
9
Three Statements are given followed by Three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some beds are chairs. Some chairs are tables. All tables are cupboards. Conclusions: I. Some tables are beds. II. Some cupboards are chairs. III. Some cupboards are beds.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows.
10
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? 990 : 10 :: ? : 9 :: 210 : 6
MCQ
Correct answer: 720
11
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. 11 : 256 :: 14 : 361 :: ? : 1024
MCQ
Correct answer: 27
12
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
13
Two different positions of the same dice are shown the six faces of which are U, V W,X,Y and Z Select the letter that will be on the face opposite to the one showing V '
MCQ
Correct answer: U
14
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: DLJM
15
Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
16
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 990, 891, 792, ?, 594
MCQ
Correct answer: 693
17
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 31, 38, 47, 58, 71, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 86
18
Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s). Statements: Some ceilings are beds. No bed is an apple. All dogs are beds. Conclusions: I. Some ceilings being dogs is a possibility. II. No dog is an apple. III. All beds are dogs. IV. No ceiling is an apple.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only Conclusions I and II follow
19
Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. A C _ G I _ C _ G I A _ E G I A C E _ I _ C E _ I
MCQ
Correct answer: E A E C G A G
20
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: TVZE
21
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 15
22
Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 200 + 180 ÷ 12 × 9 ̶ 55 = 120
MCQ
Correct answer: + and ̶
23
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 / substracting /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.) (4, 42, 17) (6, 86, 37)
MCQ
Correct answer: (7, 114, 50)
24
Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Cygnet : Swan :: Colt : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Horse
25
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Meconium 2. Medication 3. Mediocrity 4. Mechanical 5. Meclizine 6. Mecamylamine
MCQ
Correct answer: 6, 4, 5, 1, 2, 3
26
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? BELL, CGIH, ?, EKCZ, FMZV
MCQ
Correct answer: DIFD
27
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 north. In Row 2 – P, Q, R, S and T are seated and all of them are facing the south. Thus, each person is facing another person from the other row. Neither A nor D is sitting at any of the extreme ends of the row. A is sitting to the immediate right of D. P is facing the person who is sitting second to the right of D. Only two people are sitting between P and Q. C is sitting to the immediate right of E. B is facing the person who is sitting second to the right of R. S is sitting at one of the positions to the right of T. Who is facing T?
MCQ
Correct answer: C
28
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? 27 B 7 D 39 A 3 C 47 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 223
29
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: No crow is a monkey. All monkeys are turtles. No turtle is a snail. Conclusions: I. Some snails being crows is a possibility. II. No turtle is a crow.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion I follows
30
If A = B > C = D and F < E = D < A, then which of the following options is NOT correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: A < D
31
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 218, 231, 248, 267, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 290
32
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 98, 105, 52.5, 59.5, ?, 36.75
MCQ
Correct answer: 29.75
33
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
34
x means If ' means means- means x then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 14-3 -8 X 63 + 9 =?
MCQ
Correct answer: 31
35
In a certain code language, ‘BROADLY’ is written as ‘77’ and 'FRANTIC ' is written as ‘71’. How will ‘CRUMBLE’ be written as in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 74
36
Indira starts from point A, which is 7 km towards East of point B. From point A, she drives 4 km towards East. From here, she takes a left turn and drives 9 km. She then takes a left turn, drives 9 km and stops at point C. If from point C, Indira drives 9 km towards South, how far will she be from point B?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2 km
37
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) in the following series to continue the pattern?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
38
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) in the following series to continue the pattern?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
39
What day of the week was on 28th January 2002?
MCQ
Correct answer: Monday
40
‘A + B’ का अर्थ है ‘A, B का भाई है’ ‘A – B’ का अर्थ है ‘A, B की माँ है’ ‘A × B’ का अर्थ है ‘A, B का पति है’ ‘A ÷ B’ का अर्थ है ‘A, B की बहन है’ ‘A # B’ का अर्थ है ‘A, B की बहू है’ यदि ‘C − M + S + K × R # T’ है, तो निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन सही नहीं है?
MCQ
Correct answer: S, C का पोता है।
41
A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
42
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark in the following series
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
43
Pointing to the photograph of a boy, Lakshmi said, “He is my father’s sister’s husband’s daughter’s brother.” How is that boy in photograph related to Lakshmi?
MCQ
Correct answer: Father’s sister’s son
44
Seven friends, A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a straight line facing the same direction. E is sitting at one extreme end. E is sitting second to the left of C. B is sitting between C and A, whereas G and A are not sitting at any extreme end. F is seated immediately right of D. Who is seated in the middle?
MCQ
Correct answer: B
45
Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 27 × 3 – (7)2 + 19 + (69 ÷ 23) × 6 – 15 = 70
MCQ
Correct answer: 7 and 6
46
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) (605, 110, 11) (660, 40, 33)
MCQ
Correct answer: (720, 120, 12)
47
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. All handles are keys.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion I follows
48
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are of different heights. A is shorter than only two people. D is taller than only B. F is taller than A but shorter than G. C is taller than E. How many people are shorter than E?
MCQ
Correct answer: Two
49
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) (14, 98, 14) (16, 144, 18)
MCQ
Correct answer: (22, 132, 12)
Section 2
General Awareness
49 questions
Section Test
50
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Word 2. Paragraph 3. Sentence 4. Letter
MCQ
Correct answer: 4, 1, 3, 2
51
Mameluke style of architecture belongs to which dynasty?
MCQ
Correct answer: Slave dynasty
52
Which of the following varieties of rice is known as the miracle rice for India and was first harvested in 1967 with exceptional yield?
MCQ
Correct answer: IR8
53
On which of the following rivers does the National Waterway-2 lie that covers the Sadiya-Dhubri stretch?
MCQ
Correct answer: Brahmaputra
54
Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is situated in______.
MCQ
Correct answer: Patiala
55
S Ballesh Bhajantri, who was awarded the Padma Shri Award in 2022, is famous for playing the:
MCQ
Correct answer: Shehnai
56
The Panjnad is the name given to the five rivers of Punjab, namely the Satluj, the Beas, the Ravi, the Chenab and the Jhelum. It finally discharges into which sea?
MCQ
Correct answer: Arabian Sea
57
Out of the following metals, choose the odd one out on the basis of their place in the periodic table.
MCQ
Correct answer: Magnesium
58
How many components of bacterial flagella have?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
59
Brihat Samhita was the treatise of which of the following subjects?
MCQ
Correct answer: Astronomy
60
Arjuna Award was introduced in _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: 1961
61
Which of the following tests is used to confirm the presence of typhoid fever?
MCQ
Correct answer: Widal Test
62
Who among the following is known as the ‘Father of the Green Revolution’ in the world?
MCQ
Correct answer: Norman Borlaug
63
The Directive Principles of State Policy are an adaptation from which of the following Constitutions?
MCQ
Correct answer: Irish Constitution
64
According to the data of the Sectoral Composition of workforce in India (2011), how much percentage of total workers are engaged in the primary sector?
MCQ
Correct answer: 54.6%
65
What is the maximum age for a member of a joint public service commission to hold his/her office as per the Constitution of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: 62 years
66
Who was the first president of IOA?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sir Dorabji Tata
67
Who is the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, as of January 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bhupesh Baghel
68
Which of the following options are all transition metals?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cu, Fe, Ni, Ti
69
According to the Census-2011, what is the average annual growth rate of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: 64%
70
With which sport is the oval stadium associated?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cricket
71
Hari Prasad Chaurasia is a notable exponent of which musical instrument?
MCQ
Correct answer: Flute
72
Uttar Pradesh is famous for which of these classical dance forms?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kathak
73
Rama Vaidyanathan is an Akademi Award winner for which Indian classical dance form?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bharatanatyam
74
Select the correct alternative on the basis of the given statements on the Great Bath of Harappan civilisation. Statement I: The Great Bath was found in Mohenjo-Daro site of Harappan civilisation. Statement II: The Great Bath was lined with bricks, coated with plaster and made water-tight with a layer of natural tar.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
75
What is the distance between the football goal posts?
MCQ
Correct answer: 7.32 m
76
Around which year did Robert Brown publish a paper highlighting the presence of a nucleus in plant cells?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1830s
77
Match the following states with percentage of population below the poverty line According to the Planning Commission of India (201 l-12) States of population below poverty line 1 Gujarat a.8.06 2 Haryana b. 11.16 3 Himachal Pradesh c.16.63
MCQ
Correct answer: 1-c, 2-b, 3-a
78
At which of the following places did the Indian Iron and Steel Company set up its first factory?
MCQ
Correct answer: Hirapur
79
Who was the Governor-General when the first railway line was laid?
MCQ
Correct answer: Lord Dalhousie
80
The major component of granite is:
MCQ
Correct answer: SiO 02 and Al 203
81
As of March 2023, who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rajiv Kumar
82
Who among the following pioneered the movement in the support of widow remarriage and girls’ education in Andhra region?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kandukuri Veeresalingam
83
Which of the following is NOT true about the circular flow of income in a two-sector economy?
MCQ
Correct answer: Real Flow is more than money flow.
84
What is the diameter size range of the virus?
MCQ
Correct answer: 20–200 nm
85
Which of the following Gods acquires a new epithet ‘Lord of the Plough’ in the later Vedic period?
MCQ
Correct answer: Indra
86
Which ecological law states that body form or shape is linear in warm climates and more rounded and compact in cold climates?
MCQ
Correct answer: Allen's rule
87
Kelucharan Mohapatra is associated with which of the following dances?
MCQ
Correct answer: Odissi
88
Who is the Governor of Gujarat, as of January 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: Acharya Devvrat
89
The vocal performance Kathakali has traditionally been performed in _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: Sanskritised Malayalam
90
Match the wildlife sanctuaries in column A with their corresponding states in column B.
MCQ
Correct answer: 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
91
Which of the following is a function performed by commercial banks in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Credit creation
92
Salt Satyagraha was associated with the:
MCQ
Correct answer: Civil Disobedience Movement
93
Tribromomethane is a synonym for which brominated organic solvent?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bromoform
94
Who is the author of ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’?
MCQ
Correct answer: J K Rowling
95
The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022, is related to establishment of the ______________ .
MCQ
Correct answer: Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
96
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Batukamma Festival? A. This festival is celebrated in the state of Telangana. B. Batukamma which means ‘Mother Goddess come and live’ is a colourful floral festival. C. This festival is celebrated for 9 days mostly during September or October (mostly before Dusshera). D. During this festival, men will sing songs and dance around the flower bunches.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only A, B and C
97
What is the Malayalam New Year called in Kerala?
MCQ
Correct answer: Vishu
98
Which is the largest river of peninsular India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Godavari
Section 3
English Comprehension
102 questions
Section Test
99
Which of the following is NOT an autobiography of a sportsperson?
MCQ
Correct answer: Courage and Conviction
100
After about 75 years of Harshavardhana's death ______ rose to power in Kanauj.
MCQ
Correct answer: Yashovarman
101
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. United nations maintains peace and security in the world. B. It also takes care of developing friendly relations between nations. C. United Nations also strives to implement the principles of equality. D. It also act as a centre through which countries coordinate their actions and activities for global peace.
MCQ
Correct answer: ABCD
102
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Absolve
MCQ
Correct answer: Condemn
103
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in reported (or indirect) speech. The postmaster said to her, “You can purchase only two stamps at a time.”
MCQ
Correct answer: The postmaster told her that she could purchase only two stamps at a time.
104
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. To avoid ___________ on the roads, proper signs and signals should be put up.
MCQ
Correct answer: congestion
105
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Communicating what / you felt / wasn’t always / easy in Rita.
MCQ
Correct answer: easy in Rita
106
Select the option that can substitute the underlined word segment with the most appropriate idiom. 26 January 1950 is a memorable day for the countrymen.
MCQ
Correct answer: red letter
107
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. It is said that this is the oldest temple in the region.
MCQ
Correct answer: This is said to be the oldest temple in the region.
108
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. She said, “I am going to the library to return the book”.
MCQ
Correct answer: She said that she was going to the library to return the book.
109
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I visited my friend for night.
MCQ
Correct answer: at
110
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Hitler’s concentration camps _____________ the bodies of the dead captives subsequently.
MCQ
Correct answer: mutilated
111
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. “We must be vigilant. Our teacher never accepts the assignment if any one of us is late in submission”, Ramesh said to his friend.
MCQ
Correct answer: Ramesh told his friend that they must be vigilant as their teacher never accepted the assignment if any one of them was late in submission.
112
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. All the guests I have invited to the movie screening have shown unwilling due to their busy schedules.
MCQ
Correct answer: have shown unwillingness
113
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined words. Whatever topic I discussed with the sage, it seemed that he knew everything.
MCQ
Correct answer: was omniscient
114
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. Thirty miles / are / a long way to walk.
MCQ
Correct answer: are
115
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice. The pizza was ordered by Nikita at 5 p.m.
MCQ
Correct answer: Nikita ordered the pizza at 5 p.m.
116
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) It is raining / (2) when they played / (3) the cricket match last night. / (4) No error
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
117
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. A new laptop was bought by me yesterday.
MCQ
Correct answer: I bought a new laptop yesterday.
118
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Opaque
MCQ
Correct answer: Intelligible
119
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Don’t see into my phone.
MCQ
Correct answer: look at
120
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Reluctantly
MCQ
Correct answer: Zealously
121
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The fluffy cat used to make a feeble cry by the others only which food was supplied by Leepika.
MCQ
Correct answer: over the others when food
122
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The government is implementing new policies to reduce pollution in the city.
MCQ
Correct answer: New policies are being implemented by the government to reduce pollution in the city.
123
Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I was undecided for a long time to select the right course of study after my senior secondary exam.
MCQ
Correct answer: sitting on the fence
124
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Ramya, Soumya’s sister, / always tells / Kiran that / she will helped him.
MCQ
Correct answer: she will helped him
125
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence. The artist skilfully captured the intricate contours of the mountain range.
MCQ
Correct answer: Complex
126
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. “I have been to Hyderabad”, Vishnu told me.
MCQ
Correct answer: Vishnu told me that he had been to Hyderabad.
127
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The fire damaged the utensils so much that it was impossible to ________ them.
MCQ
Correct answer: retrieve
128
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. “I don't feel like hanging out today. I'm feeling a bit unwell.”
MCQ
Correct answer: under the weather
129
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. We are discussing for the same matter.
MCQ
Correct answer: discussing
130
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. This digital universe is not restricted to technology gadgets such as searching for information on the internet. B. A digital realm is created through metaverse technology. C.The human presence will be marked by the existence of avatars, which will be free to interact with one another in 3-D virtual spaces. D.You may not only glance at things in this, but you can also feel and mark your presence in augmented reality.
MCQ
Correct answer: BADC
131
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Collapse
MCQ
Correct answer: Flourish
132
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in direct speech. Lata told me to give her a glass of water.
MCQ
Correct answer: Lata said to me, “Give me a glass of water.”
133
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The monkey was not chased up the tree by the lion.
MCQ
Correct answer: The lion did not chase the monkey up the tree.
134
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. Shyla said to me, “What a skilful tailor she is!”
MCQ
Correct answer: Shyla exclaimed that she was a very skilful tailor.
135
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) Ravi walked / (2) up to a Principal’s cabin / (3) but could not meet him. / (4) No error
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
136
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. They are constructing a new building in the city centre.
MCQ
Correct answer: A new building is being constructed by them in the city centre.
137
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. She likes street food such that golgappe, tikka and chaat.
MCQ
Correct answer: street food such as
138
Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The Government is planning to irrigate the ________ desert land by using water from the nearby river. (parched)
MCQ
Correct answer: arid
139
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Many Cubans in circumstances similar to what I had become American citizens at the first opportunity.
MCQ
Correct answer: similar to mine
140
Given below are four jumbled sentences select the option that gives their correct logical sequence A.One common mistake that many people have made is this; they have thought that it would be a very good thing if everybody had exactly the same amount of money, no matter whether they worked hard or lived quite idly. B.Now that is a very great mistake, because there simply is not enough money to make everybody rich. C.And they have imagined that if all the money in the country were equally divided everybody would be rich D.They forget that very few people would work at all if it were not for the money their work brings them, and that without work there would be no money
MCQ
Correct answer: ADCB
141
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. A window will have been opened by her.
MCQ
Correct answer: She will have opened a window.
142
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Compatible
MCQ
Correct answer: Inconsistent
143
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Panna in Madhya Pradesh is the diamond mining capital of India, and fortune-seekers have been _________ the territory for years in pursuit of the precious stones.
MCQ
Correct answer: scouring
144
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Lavish
MCQ
Correct answer: Luxurious
145
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence. Qualifying for JEE Advanced has given Abhikriti a shot in the arm.
MCQ
Correct answer: A boost or stimulant
146
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Ruthless
MCQ
Correct answer: Lenient
147
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. Naira promise me / to show me how to / fish for salmon, / but he never had the time.
MCQ
Correct answer: Naira promise me
148
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice. A delicious meal was prepared by the chef.
MCQ
Correct answer: The chef prepared a delicious meal.
149
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. There was utter _________ after the explosion.
MCQ
Correct answer: mayhem
150
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I could sense the __________ between husband and wife.
MCQ
Correct answer: disharmony
151
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Jubilant
MCQ
Correct answer: Overjoyed
152
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. General
MCQ
Correct answer: Specific
153
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Asanas, or yoga postures, primarily serve as a lubrication practice for the body's joints, muscles, ligaments, and other parts, _________ circulation and flexibility.
MCQ
Correct answer: boosting
154
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Nothing hinders the cat / from reaching its master / whenever it listening / to his voice.
MCQ
Correct answer: whenever it listening
155
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. You can have accused / me of being lazy, / but I will not finish / the project right now.
MCQ
Correct answer: You can have accused
156
Choose the most suitable idiom for the given situation. They don’t talk to him anymore as he brought disgrace to the family by robbing the bank. They have ousted him and consider him as insult to the family name. He is ________
MCQ
Correct answer: a black sheep
157
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Parvathy explained that she was playing the violin.
MCQ
Correct answer: “I am playing the violin,” Parvathy explained.
158
One of the following parts of the given sentence 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. Jaya takes classes for two months to pass the National Eligibility test.
MCQ
Correct answer: Takes classes
159
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. His original contributions to natural science include the accurate assessment of the elephant gestation period and the disclosure of the Sarus Crane pairing information. B. His Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri contains a record of his observations (memoirs of Jahangir). C. Jahangir, the emperor of the Mughal Empire, was a devoted naturalist. D. Jahangir is known for his in-depth descriptions of several animals and birds, including the monkey and the hawk-cuckoo.
MCQ
Correct answer: CBDA
160
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Minal said that they were boarding the train then.
MCQ
Correct answer: Minal said, “We are boarding the train now.”
161
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The amount of sleep you require changes greatly throughout your life, _______ on your age, activity level, overall health, and lifestyle patterns.
MCQ
Correct answer: depending
162
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in indirect speech. Rahul says, “I go to the gym daily.”
MCQ
Correct answer: Rahul says that he goes to the gym daily.
163
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice. A batch of cookies was baked for the party by her.
MCQ
Correct answer: She baked a batch of cookies for the party.
164
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To be in hot water
MCQ
Correct answer: To get into a difficult situation in which you are in danger of being criticised or punished
165
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. Stella usually manages / the waste materials and / disposed them meticulously.
MCQ
Correct answer: disposed them meticulously
166
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: action
167
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: profound
168
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: far-reaching
169
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: solutions
170
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: efforts
171
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: experience
172
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: has designed
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: most
174
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: which
175
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: concept
176
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: ways
177
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: unfair
178
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: adulterated
179
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: scattered
180
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: manipulate
181
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: place
182
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: changing
183
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: down
184
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: success
185
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: both
186
How does UNESCO work to protect World Heritage Sites?
MCQ
Correct answer: By working with governments and local communities to develop strategies for their preservation
187
Find the ANTONYM of the word ‘unparalleled’
MCQ
Correct answer: Frequent
188
Identify the structure of the passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: Problem and solution
189
What are some of the factors that threaten World Heritage Sites?
MCQ
Correct answer: Climate change, natural disasters and human activities such as tourism and development
190
Which of the following would be the most suitable title for this passage?
MCQ
Correct answer: The importance of World Heritage Sites to human history and culture
191
Identify the main theme of the passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: The main theme of the passage is strong will. A person having strong will can achieve anything in life.
192
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the given word. Undaunted
MCQ
Correct answer: Cowardly
193
Identify the tone of the passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: Encouraging
194
Identify the structure of the passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: Description
195
Select a suitable title for the passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way
196
How does Heathcliff challenge conventional notions of heroism?
MCQ
Correct answer: By showing extreme emotions of obsession, exacting revenge and inflicting pain on others
197
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘conventional’.
MCQ
Correct answer: Customary
198
Identify the central theme of the passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: Summary of Wuthering Heights
199
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘vengeance’.
MCQ
Correct answer: Forgiveness
200
Who is entranced by the neighbouring farmhouse named Wuthering Heights?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mr. Lockwood