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SSC Stenographer 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 10 Dec, 2024 Shift 1) (English)
SSC Stenographer 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 10 Dec, 2024 Shift 1) (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 of the following equations is correct when the numbers 3 and 9 are interchanged and the signs - and × are interchanged?
MCQ
Correct answer: 12 ÷ 9 - 2 × 7 + 3 = 10
2
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following series were to be continued?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
3
Select the option in which the given figure (X) is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
4
In this question, 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 conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the statements. Statements: All pants are shirts. All shirts are jackets. Some jackets are sweaters. Conclusions: I. Some jackets are pants. II. Some sweaters are shirts. III. No pant is a sweater.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion I follows.
5
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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some teachers are dancers. All dancers are beautiful. All teachers are honest. Conclusions: I. Some teachers are beautiful. II. Some dancers are honest.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both conclusions I and II follow.
6
What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 108 × 2 − 14 ÷ 6 + 27 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 111
7
If L means ÷, N means ×, P means + and J means −, which of the following interchanges should be done to hold the given equation 19 L 95 N 5 J 35 P 7 = 333 true?
MCQ
Correct answer: (N and L)
8
What will be the day of the week on 14 September 3041?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tuesday
9
In a certain code language, ‘PRICE’ is coded as EGRTK and ‘STAGE’ is coded as IGUVC. How will ‘RIGHT’ be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: JVTKI
10
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.) Red Cross : Hospital :: Wheel : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Progress
11
Five houses (A, B, C, D, and E) are located equidistant from each other in such a way that B is to the East of A, D is to the South of B, C is to the West of D, and E is to the South of C. In which direction is A to E?
MCQ
Correct answer: North
12
Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out. (NOTE: The odd one out is not based on the number of vowels or consonants in the word)
MCQ
Correct answer: SHQP
13
Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some flowers are buds. Some flowers are trees. Conclusions: I. Some trees are buds. II. No tree is a bud.
MCQ
Correct answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
14
If × means ÷, ÷ means −, − means +, and + means ×, what will be the value of the given expression? 7 + 5 ÷ 3 − 12 × 4
MCQ
Correct answer: 35
15
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 23, 54, 81, 117, 137, 182, 191, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 249
16
Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that group? (NOTE: The odd one out is not based on the number of vowels or consonants in the word)..
MCQ
Correct answer: SUQ
17
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘×’ are interchanged and ‘−’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 5 + 3 × 2 ÷ 10 − 5 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 15
18
How many parallelograms are there in the figure given below?
MCQ
Correct answer: 8
19
How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters ‘EGMA’ using each letter exactly only once in each word?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
20
Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary? 1 Measurement Methodology Merchandise Meaningless Memorabilia
MCQ
Correct answer: 4, 1, 5, 3, 2
21
Which two signs and which two numbers(not digits) should be interchanged to yield the value ‘zero’ for the following expression? 2 – 55 + 11 × 4 ÷ 18
MCQ
Correct answer: + and ÷; 2 and 18
22
AZ 1 is related to CX 3 in a certain way based on the English alpha-numerical order. In the same way, EV 5 is related to GT 7. To which of the following is IR 9 related, following the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: KP 11
23
In a certain code language, 'BOOK' is coded as 172 and 'PAGES' is coded as 240. How will 'LIBRARY' be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 595
24
Among seven people F, G, H, K, L, M and N, each has a different age. Only two people are older than M. Only two people are younger than K. The age of K is a multiple of 10. The youngest is 12 years old. F is the eldest. N is older than L, but younger than H. L is not the youngest. The sum of the ages of the youngest and second oldest person is 42 years. What can be the possible age of L?
MCQ
Correct answer: 15 years
25
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set. (9, 83, 164) (4, 18, 34) (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.)
MCQ
Correct answer: (6, 38, 74)
26
Six friends are playing a bottle-spinning game around a circular table, facing the centre. Rohini is sitting third to the left of Rashmi. Rahul is sitting in between Rashmi and Ramesh. Ravi is sitting in between Rohini and Raju. Ravi is sitting second to the right of Rashmi. Who among the following is sitting to the immediate left of Raju?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rashmi
27
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 12, 16, 25, 50, 99, ?, 389
MCQ
Correct answer: 220
28
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
29
Select the triad from among the given options that is analogous to the given triad. 505 – 604 – 217
MCQ
Correct answer: 244 – 226 – 262
30
Select the pair which is related to each other in the same way as the following – 12:168 11:145 (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.)
MCQ
Correct answer: 8:88
31
Select the numbers from among the given options that can replace the question marks (?) in the same sequence and make the series logically complete. 17, 18, 22, 31, ?, 72, ?, 157
MCQ
Correct answer: 47, 108
32
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? WGDE, ZEGC, ?, FAMY, IYPW
MCQ
Correct answer: CCJA
33
Choose a figure which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the figure.
MCQ
Correct answer: D
34
Suresh is now 19 years old and in college. Since he was a 5-year-old, he stayed in a hostel and is now coming back home after 14 long years. His parents have texted him the direction from the railway station to his house. See the below text message sent to Suresh by his parents and answer the following question accordingly. “When you step out of the railway station, you are facing north. Take a right and drive 4 km, you will see a T-point/junction. Take a right and drive 2 km. There will be a roundabout with four roads. Take the second left from the round-about and drive 1 km. Take a right and drive 3 km. Take a left and drive 2 km. You will find our house at the front. Come home fast.” How many kilometres did Suresh drive after taking the second-left from the roundabout to reach his home by following the directions given by his parents?
MCQ
Correct answer: 6
35
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 122, 135, 161, 200, 252, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 317
36
A is the mother of C who is not the son. C has a daughter E. A is married to F. F has a son B who has a son D. What is the relation of D and E?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cousin
37
Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set. (2, 7, 11) (13,17,29) (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.)
MCQ
Correct answer: (13, 17, 23)
38
Select the pair from among the given options that is analogous to the given pair. 14 : 200 5 : 29 (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.)
MCQ
Correct answer: 16 : 260
39
Select the option that is embedded in the given figure (rotation is NOT allowed).
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
40
Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. GDA, OLI, WTQ, EBY, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: MJG
41
A, B, C, X, Y and Z are sitting around a circular table facing the centre(but not necessarily in the same order). X sits to the immediate left of A. Only one person sits between X and Z. C sits second to the right of B. Y is not an immediate neighbour of A. Who is sitting to the immediate right of Z?
MCQ
Correct answer: B
42
If X is the sister of Y, Z is the father of A and Y is the son of A, then how is Z related to X?
MCQ
Correct answer: Grandfather
43
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 5, 14, 41, 122, 365, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1094
44
4 is related to 125 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 8 is related to 729. Which of the following numbers is related to 1728 using the same logic? (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.)
MCQ
Correct answer: 11
45
Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some fathers are females. All fathers are males. Some fathers are mothers. Conclusions: I. Some males are not females. II. Some mothers are females. III. Some males are mothers.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion III follows.
46
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: M > N ≥ O ≤ P ≤ W; X ≥ O > Y Conclusion I : M > X Conclusion II : Y < W
MCQ
Correct answer: Only Conclusion II is true.
47
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number. 16 : 85 :: 23 : ? :: 28 : 145 (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.)
MCQ
Correct answer: 120
48
Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below and complete the pattern.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
49
What should come in place of the question (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? IGK, LJN, OMQ, RPT, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: USW
Section 2
General Awareness
50 questions
Section Test
50
Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the given pattern.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
51
Who among the following is a Carnatic music vocalist?
MCQ
Correct answer: M Balamuralikrishna
52
The birth anniversary of Lord Jhulelal of the Sindhi community is also known as _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Cheti Chand
53
Which of the following are satellite ports?
MCQ
Correct answer: Nhava Sheva and Haldia
54
Which of the following options represents the best choice for the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme?
MCQ
Correct answer: Nutrition support
55
The most important and widely celebrated festival of Kerela is _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Onam
56
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Mrs Funny Bones’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Twinkle Khanna
57
What happens to the motion of the particles as temperature rises?
MCQ
Correct answer: The particles move faster
58
According to the census of India 2011, among the following which state has the highest sex ratio?
MCQ
Correct answer: Andhra Pradesh
59
Which of the following Buddhist sages had initiated the Indo-Greek king Menander into Buddhism?
MCQ
Correct answer: Nagasena
60
What is the trade-strategy, which India adopted in the first-seven Five-Year Plans?
MCQ
Correct answer: Inward-looking trade strategy
61
What was the estimated growth target of the Second Five-Year Plan in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: 5%
62
With which of the following relief sculptures were the walls of the great Stupa of Amaravati in the Lower Godavari region adorned?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bas relief
63
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana was implemented through which organisation?
MCQ
Correct answer: Employees Provident Fund Organisation
64
Match the columns State UT Monuments Maharashtra A) Jamal iQama li Mosque B) Delhi Haw a Mahal C) Rajasthan III Laxmi Vilas Palace D) Gujarat V Elephant a Caves
MCQ
Correct answer: A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
65
In the context of a consumption function for an economy, if MPC = 0.6, then what is the likely value of MPS?
MCQ
Correct answer: 0.4
66
The Rashtrakuta king who conquered the Cholas was:
MCQ
Correct answer: Krishna III
67
Rubber is NOT a major cultivation of which of the following states of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Punjab
68
Who among the following politicians had written the autobiography ‘My Country My Life’?
MCQ
Correct answer: L K Advani
69
The team of which state has won the Women's U-18 Hockey in Khelo India Youth Games 2022?
MCQ
Correct answer: Haryana
70
Banabhatta was a court poet of Harshavardhana, who wrote a book called:
MCQ
Correct answer: Harshacharita
71
Under which Act did the individual members of the Executive Council have their own portfolio?
MCQ
Correct answer: The Indian Councils Act of 1861
72
Pitt’s India Act was passed in which of the following years?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1784
73
Identify the element with an electronic configuration 2,8,1 from among the following options.
MCQ
Correct answer: Sodium
74
For which discovery in 1932 was James Chadwick best known?
MCQ
Correct answer: Neutron
75
Which of the cell organelles includes RNA?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ribosome
76
Match column A with B Column A Column B a Carnivores i. Green plants b Producers ii Secondary or tertiary consumers c Decomposers ii Primary consumers d Herbivores iv Bacteria
MCQ
Correct answer: a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
77
Six rights guaranteed by Article 19 can be suspended on the grounds of: 1. War 2. External aggression 3. Armed rebellion 4. Internal disturbance
MCQ
Correct answer: 1 and 2 both
78
In December 2022, who was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
79
Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating gross primary deficit?
MCQ
Correct answer: Gross fiscal deficit − Net interest liabilities
80
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held in ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Kerala
81
Select the correct alternative on the given statements based on Ashoka’s Lion capital and India’s State Emblem. Statement I: In the original Ashoka’s Lion Capital, there are four lions mounted back- to-back on a circular abacus that itself rests on a bell-shaped lotus. Statement II: The State Emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Asoka at Sarnath in which the bell-shaped lotus was omitted.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
82
Which of the below is a psychological disorder of refusal to eat food, caused by under- nutrition?
MCQ
Correct answer: Anorexia Nervosa
83
Which of the following is NOT a constitutional body?
MCQ
Correct answer: Reserve bank of India
84
The ‘Aravalli’ is the name of a _________ in India.
MCQ
Correct answer: mountain range
85
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The House of Blue Mangoes’?
MCQ
Correct answer: David Davidar
86
Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, a Hindustani classical vocalist, belonged to which of the following Gharanas?
MCQ
Correct answer: Patiala
87
In which year did India host the Asian Games for the second time?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1982
88
India won which of the following medals in the 2022 Asia Cup hockey tournament?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bronze
89
Which of the following processes occurs during decomposition in soil?
MCQ
Correct answer: Humification
90
Which of the following states comes under the area of low rainfall?
MCQ
Correct answer: Gujarat
91
Which of the following is NOT a good conductor of electricity?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sulphur
92
Which of the following Government of India Acts of British India proposed the All India Federation (Federation of India)?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1935
93
Padma Shri awardee Darshana Jhaveri is a famous ________ dancer.
MCQ
Correct answer: Manipuri
94
In which of the following years was the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Bill passed?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2017
95
Under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, the maximum premium payable by the farmers will be _________ for horticulture crops.
MCQ
Correct answer: 5%
96
Who among the following had written the novel ‘Untouchable’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mulk Raj Anand
97
Who used a home-made microscope to discover the invisible world of microbes, for which he is called the founding father of microbiology?
MCQ
Correct answer: Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
98
Tanjore Balasaraswati was a dancer of which of the following dance forms?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bharatanatyam
99
Tropical cyclones originate over which of the following regions?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean
Section 3
English Comprehension
101 questions
Section Test
100
When and where was the first Wimbledon tournament held?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1877, Worple Road Site, Wimbledon
101
Parts of sentences are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful paragraph. The first part 'R.' is fixed. R. Men usually make more decisions A. and certainly the most important ones B. earning a livelihood in most parts of the world C. since men play a bigger role in D. they have a major say in economic matters
MCQ
Correct answer: ACBD
102
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. He will has been helping me with tending to my plants.
MCQ
Correct answer: He will has been
103
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Concur’ from the given sentence. Every time they met, he found it difficult to resist her odd magic.
MCQ
Correct answer: resist
104
Read the sentence carefully and select the most suitable idiom to fill in the blank. Extreme inflation in the country has led to a hike in the price of day-to-day commodity. It has made it difficult to __________.
MCQ
Correct answer: keep body and soul together
105
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (P) the south pole of the Moon (Q) and where no man has ever been before (R) the Artemis mission will explore (S) where ice has been confirmed to exist within craters
MCQ
Correct answer: R, P, S, Q
106
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Amplify
MCQ
Correct answer: Lessen
107
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. They could not reach the railway station before the train _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: left
108
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. He was the most cleverest man I ever knew.
MCQ
Correct answer: cleverest
109
Identify the errors in the given sentence and choose the sentence that rectifies these errors. I have known her for many years. This time, she took unusual decision in unprejudiced way.
MCQ
Correct answer: I have known her for many years. This time, she took an unusual decision in an unprejudiced way.
110
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Online shopping refers to purchasing goods available on the world wide web. You have different websites which have a huge __________ of products that you can choose from.
MCQ
Correct answer: assortment
111
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. A: lost all his teeth B: cannot eat hard food C: he has D: consequently, he
MCQ
Correct answer: CADB
112
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive form. Who took Bruno for a walk?
MCQ
Correct answer: By whom was Bruno taken for a walk?
113
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. A selected group of activists had been invited by the minister before the announcement of the strike.
MCQ
Correct answer: The minister had invited a selected group of activists before the announcement of the strike.
114
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Vanquish
MCQ
Correct answer: Conquer
115
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Technology has made it possible for us to reach out to more students, and it has also made it possible for us to deliver the same lessons in a much more __________ manner.
MCQ
Correct answer: resourceful
116
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. She is doing the homework.
MCQ
Correct answer: The homework is being done by her.
117
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in the bracket to fill in the blank. The development of the region also depended on the ________ (rapaciousness) of the corporate contribution via a social responsibility scheme.
MCQ
Correct answer: generosity
118
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. She said to me, “I shall come to meet you tomorrow.”
MCQ
Correct answer: She told me that she would come to meet me the next day.
119
Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word. The patient absconded from the hospital at dawn.
MCQ
Correct answer: Fled away hurriedly and secretly
120
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I am _________ busy.
MCQ
Correct answer: quite
121
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. She said that she could bake cookies.
MCQ
Correct answer: She said, “I can bake cookies.”
122
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Devotional songs are sung superbly by Sastri.
MCQ
Correct answer: Sastri sings devotional songs superbly.
123
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. She said she was seeing her brother the following day.
MCQ
Correct answer: She said, “ I am seeing my brother tomorrow.”
124
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. She asked me why I was not eating.
MCQ
Correct answer: She said, “Why are you not eating?”
125
Select the most appropriate adverb to fill in the blank. Over and _________ being hardworking, he is thoroughly honest.
MCQ
Correct answer: above
126
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. He said, “I have finished my homework.”
MCQ
Correct answer: He said that he had finished his homework.
127
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. Vishnu and his friends / were listening to / the radio all morning.
MCQ
Correct answer: No error
128
Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in active voice. The wounded woman was being helped by some youngsters.
MCQ
Correct answer: Some youngsters were helping the wounded woman.
129
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. "I am playing the keyboard," she explained.
MCQ
Correct answer: She explained that she was playing the keyboard.
130
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The patient couldn’t survive the injuries and succumbed with death.
MCQ
Correct answer: succumbed to death
131
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. The amateur proved them all wrong.
MCQ
Correct answer: Professional
132
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (P) showcasing objects of historic, scientific and cultural interest (Q) by taking us back in time (R) museums are always (S) treasure troves of information
MCQ
Correct answer: R, S, P, Q
133
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Elegance and intelligence had the two most important traits of young ladies.
MCQ
Correct answer: are the
134
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Parents should be respected by their children.
MCQ
Correct answer: Children should respect their parents.
135
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Malathi loves Reena.
MCQ
Correct answer: Reena is loved by Malathi.
136
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. It became a known fact that they most played techno music at every party.
MCQ
Correct answer: most
137
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Ignoramus
MCQ
Correct answer: Stupid
138
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Unless sales improve next month, the company will be in a critical position in which failure seems imminent.
MCQ
Correct answer: up against the wall
139
The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. He will / come when / he will be / ready.
MCQ
Correct answer: he will be
140
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Hind
MCQ
Correct answer: Rear
141
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. It is terrible that education systems all over the world are being held in captivity due to poverty, both at the governmental and family levels, despite the fact that education is claimed to be so important for human progress and the _________ of global economies.
MCQ
Correct answer: revitalisation
142
Select the option that expresses the given in indirect speech . The customer asked the tailor, “Will you have the dress ready by Tuesday?”
MCQ
Correct answer: The customer asked the tailor if he would have the dress ready by Tuesday.
143
Which of the following sentence is in the past continuous tense?
MCQ
Correct answer: They were watching TV all evening.
144
Select the grammatically correct sentence from the options given.
MCQ
Correct answer: The troll, the boy shared on social media created a big laughter.
145
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Some students are known to grow wise early.
MCQ
Correct answer: People know that some students grow wise early.
146
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. My friend said to me, “Do you know the recipe of mango ice-cream?”
MCQ
Correct answer: My friend asked me if I knew the recipe of mango ice-cream.
147
Identify the error in the given sentence and select the correct sentence from the given options. The earth has a exceptional structure which may have helped in life’s arrival.
MCQ
Correct answer: The earth has an exceptional structure which may have helped in life’s arrival.
148
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. P. Applied arts require an object to be functional, as well as beautiful. Q. They recognised that their work belonged to the higher social classes who had the wealth to purchase art and the leisure time to enjoy it. R. Fine art is categorised as something which only has an aesthetic or conceptual function. S. There are a number of different categories of objects and processes under the umbrella term of art which need to be explored. T. In the twentieth century, artists began to challenge the established notion of art. U. Art is typically divided into two areas: fine art (such as painting, sculpture, music and poetry), and the applied arts (such as pottery, weaving, metal working, furniture making and calligraphy).
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Correct answer: SURPTQ
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. He goes hard with one and all.
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Correct answer: To be difficult
150
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice. The cake was baked by the chef in the kitchen.
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Correct answer: The chef baked the cake in the kitchen.
151
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To get wind of
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Correct answer: To hear a piece of information that someone was trying to keep secret
152
Select the correct alternative from the given options that correctly changes the form of narration in the given sentence. The solicitor said, “Let us solve the dispute over the land.”
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Correct answer: The solicitor suggested that they should solve the dispute over the land.
153
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. She said, “I have finished my work.”
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Correct answer: She said that she had finished her work.
154
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. It is time to have tea.
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Correct answer: It is time for tea to be had.
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Identify the error in the given sentence and select the option that correctly rectifies the error. PIEZO2 plays an critical role along with Piezo1 to regulate a important physiological process for brain to understand.
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Correct answer: PIEZO2 plays a critical role along with Piezo1 to regulate an important physiological process for the brain to understand.
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. You have said that, / as he took money from you many times, / he owes you / five thousand rupees all together.
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Correct answer: five thousand rupees all together
157
Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Reliable
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Correct answer: Untrustworthy
158
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Rukhsana was left alone in the house again, but fear was now her constant companion.
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Correct answer: changing
159
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. Our neighbour told my brother to keep an eye on their pet dog in their absence.
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Correct answer: To look after something or someone
160
Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word. Even amidst the all-pervasive silence, the noise inside her head seemed incessant.
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Correct answer: To continue without any interruption
161
Identify the meaning of the idiom used in the following sentence. I am feeling a bit under the weather.
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Correct answer: feeling slightly ill
162
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. That accident happened [A] /a long time ago, but [B] / I have shivered at [C] / the thought of it ever for [D].
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Correct answer: D
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The FIFA cup 2022 will be won by France.
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Correct answer: France will win the FIFA cup 2022.
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Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence. A. However, the most consumed tea in the world is Indian tea. B. Tea was originated in China by its ruler, Shennong. C. India also has the credit of being the world’s largest producer. D. This is because of the tropical and sub-tropical climate present here.
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Correct answer: BACD
165
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Admonish
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Correct answer: Applaud
166
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. I am not forced to study hard by my parents.
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Correct answer: My parents do not force me to study hard.
167
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Admiration
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Correct answer: Contempt
168
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in direct speech. They said that they had been waiting for the bus for over an hour.
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Correct answer: “We have been waiting for the bus for over an hour,” they said.
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. Raju said to Reghu, “Stay back.”
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Correct answer: Raju ordered Reghu to stay back.
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Identify the errors in the given sentence and choose the sentence that rectifies these errors. My idea can be key idea for cracking difficult conflicts of extremely high level.
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Correct answer: My idea can be a key idea for cracking difficult conflicts of an extremely high level.
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: natural
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: energy
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: epicentre
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: extensive
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: consequence
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: capable
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: assistance
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: radiates
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: consequences
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: poison
181
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: exclusion
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: beggars
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: labouring
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: surprised
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: strike
186
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
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Correct answer: little
187
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
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Correct answer: growing
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
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Correct answer: clean
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
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Correct answer: of
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
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Correct answer: required
191
Which of the following statement would the author of the above passage agree to?
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Correct answer: Effective money management skills enable early retirement.
192
Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
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Correct answer: The Importance of Financial Literacy
193
Identify the tone of the passage.
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Correct answer: Informative
194
Which of the following is NOT a result of financial illiteracy?
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Correct answer: Financial discipline
195
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word with reference to its usage in the passage. Stability
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Correct answer: Volatility
196
Why/how did the word, which had originally been offensive, become unoffensive suddenly?
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Correct answer: Because of changed sensitivity of American culture
197
Why does CBFC have to certify and control the content shown in a movie?
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Correct answer: To not jeopardise India’s sovereignty and integrity
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What is the passage based upon?
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Correct answer: Impact of cinema on people's sensibilities
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Which of the following words was interpreted as offensive in American Society in the 1930s?
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Correct answer: Damn
200
Identify the structure of the passage.
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Correct answer: Descriptive