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SSC Stenographer 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 10 Dec, 2024 Shift 2) (English)
SSC Stenographer 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 10 Dec, 2024 Shift 2) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
49 questions
Section Test
1
In a certain code language, 'SECURE' is coded as YJGXTF and 'FAMILY' is coded as LFQLNZ. How will 'HOUSES' be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: NTYVGT
2
Select the pair which is related to each other in the same way as the following – 14:205 5:34 (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: 28:793
3
If 2 October 2012 was Tuesday, then what was the day of the week on 1 October 2016?
MCQ
Correct answer: Saturday
4
Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing the number ‘4’.
MCQ
Correct answer: 6
5
In a certain code language, ‘BREATHE’ is coded as 70 and ‘TRIUMPH’ is coded as 135. How will ‘TRAGEDY’ be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 86
6
Read the given statements 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 statements. Statements: Some zinc is iron. Some zinc is silver. No silver is gold. Conclusions: I) Some zinc is not gold. II) Some zinc is gold. III) Some silver is iron.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion I follow
7
Select the pair from among the given options that is analogous to the given pair. 10 : 999 2 : 7 (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 : 215
8
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 614, ?, 349, 249, 168, 104
MCQ
Correct answer: 470
9
Which two numbers (not digits) and which two signs should be interchanged to yield the value ‘zero’ for the following expression? 13 + 65 ÷ 2 × 8 – 21
MCQ
Correct answer: + and ÷; 13 and 65
10
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.” In which direct is Suresh facing after taking a right from the railway station?
MCQ
Correct answer: East
11
The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures How would this paper look when unfolded
MCQ
Correct answer: A
12
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following series were to be continued?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
13
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 53, 52, 54, 53, 55, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 54
14
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 13, 29, 61, 125, 253, 509, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1021
15
Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.
MCQ
Correct answer: SAS
16
Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All books are copies. Some books are texts. Conclusions: I. Some texts are copies. II. No text is a copy.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion I follows.
17
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: UEDC
18
H, I, J, K, L and M are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). Only two people sit between L and M. M is the immediate neighbour of I and J. H sits to the immediate right of I. How many people sit between K and H when counted from the left of K?
MCQ
Correct answer: One
19
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 120, 101, 139, 82, 158, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 63
20
Read the given statements 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 statements. Statements: All rectangles are trapezium. All trapeziums are parallelogram. No parallelogram is circle. Conclusions: I) No rectangle is circle. II) No trapezium is circle. III) All rectangles are parallelogram.
MCQ
Correct answer: All conclusion I, II and III
21
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 3, 10, 24, 45, 73, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 108
22
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
23
A is the wife of R. R is the son of C. B is the wife of C and M is the brother of C. How is M related to R?
MCQ
Correct answer: Father's brother
24
F is the brother of D. G is the daughter of B. H is the mother of F. D is the son of E. B is married to F. How is B related to E?
MCQ
Correct answer: Son’s wife
25
Select the pair which is related to each other in the same way as the following – 27:82 9:28 (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: 42:127
26
If every letter in the word IMAGINATION is changed to the next letter in the English alphabetical order and the letters of the new word are arranged in alphabetical order, which letter will be the sixth from the left end of the new word thus formed? Note: The new word formed after performing the mentioned operations may not necessarily be a meaningful English word.
MCQ
Correct answer: J
27
Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given triad of numbers. (4, 16, 60) (2, 4, 6) (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: 3, 9, 24
28
Kamlesh got an opportunity to work in a multinational company. Tomorrow is his first day of office and he asked his fellow employee to give him directions to his new office. Kamlesh lives in Town A (in the North) and his office is in Town F. His fellow employee gave him the directions over a phone and he noted it in a piece of paper. Below is the written transcript. Read the transcript carefully and answer the question that follows. ‘Take left from Town A and drive 2 km and you will be at Town B. Take left from Town B and drive 3 km to reach Town C. Take right from Town C and drive 4 km to reach Town D. Take right from Town D and drive 4 km to reach Town E. Take left from Town E and drive 5 km to reach Town F. The office is in Town F.’ Upon reaching Town D, how many kilometres would Kamlesh have covered tomorrow?
MCQ
Correct answer: 9
29
In this question, two statements are followed by four conclusions given as options. Decide which conclusion is definitely true, based on the given statements. Statements: A ≥ B > C < D E < B > F ≥ G
MCQ
Correct answer: G < A
30
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. 546 : 15 :: 879 : ? :: 715 : 13
MCQ
Correct answer: 24
31
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? WKED, ZLHE, CMKF, FNNG, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: IOQH
32
If + means ×, × means −, − means ÷, and ÷ means +, what will be the value of the given expression? 24 – 4 + 18 × 3 ÷ 7
MCQ
Correct answer: 112
33
Six sports persons are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. R is sitting second to the right of M. Only two people are sitting between R and K. V is sitting second to the right of S. N is an immediate neighbour of both K and V. Who is the immediate neighbour of both M and R?
MCQ
Correct answer: S
34
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: UXW
35
Which of the following equations is correct when the numbers 12 and 6 are interchanged and the signs ÷ and + are interchanged?
MCQ
Correct answer: 6 ÷ 4 ×5 - 12 + 3 = 30
36
Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
37
Two different positions of the same die are shown below. What is the number on the face opposite to the one having 6?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
38
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) Map : Directions :: Manual : ________
MCQ
Correct answer: Instructions
39
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) Immigration : Entrance :: Emigration : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Departure
40
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? DUYG, ?, PGKS, VMQY, BSWE
MCQ
Correct answer: JAEM
41
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ means ‘÷’, ‘−’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘+’ and ‘÷’ means ‘−’? (280 + 10 × 20) − 8 ÷ 6 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 378
42
35 is related to 48 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 15 is related to 24. Which of the following is 80 related to, following 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: 99
43
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 teas are coffees. All coffees are waters. All teas are colas. Conclusions: I.Some colas are waters. II. Some coffees are colas. III. Some waters are teas.
MCQ
Correct answer: All the conclusions follow
44
Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary? 1. Immigrate 2. Immediate 3. Immerse 4. Immense 5. Immature
MCQ
Correct answer: 5, 2, 4, 3, 1
45
Among seven people F, G, H, K, L, M and N, each has a different age. Only H is older than K. The second oldest is 38 years old. Only three people are younger than L. M is older than only N. M’s age is half of K’s age. F is 36 years old. L’s age is a multiple of 10. What can be the sum of the ages of K and L?
MCQ
Correct answer: 68 years
46
Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 104 ÷ 8 – 15 + 4 x 26 = 21
MCQ
Correct answer: 8 and 26
47
325 is related to 30 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 424 is related to 32. Which of the following numbers is related to 16 using the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: 182
48
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 13
49
Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. DA, XU, RO, LI, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: FC
Section 2
General Awareness
50 questions
Section Test
50
Which two signs need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct? {(78 + 70) − (6 × 2))} ÷ 2 = 10
MCQ
Correct answer: −, +
51
Under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, the maximum premium payable by the farmers will be _________ for rabi crops.
MCQ
Correct answer: 5%
52
Which of the following country hosted the One Day International Cricket World Cup in 2023?
MCQ
Correct answer: India
53
Which of the following is classified as an autotrophic organism?
MCQ
Correct answer: Plant
54
The Malabar Coast is located in which of the following States of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kerala
55
Identify the odd option from among the following.
MCQ
Correct answer: Argon
56
Which of the following was NOT including in the Pitt’s India Act of 1784?
MCQ
Correct answer: All the debts of the East India Company were taken over by the British Government of India
57
According to the Census 2011, which group of seven sister states has the highest literacy rate?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mizoram and Tripura
58
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has classified the Indian soil into _____ categories as per the United States Department of Agriculture (the USDA) Soil Taxonomy?
MCQ
Correct answer: 8
59
Kharchi Puja of Tripura is celebrated in the month of ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: July-August
60
Which of the following edicts of King Ashoka describes the Kalinga war?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rock edict XIII
61
‘Raga Mala’ is an autobiography of who among the following musicians?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ravi Shankar
62
To study the buildings and structures of the Harappan civilisation, a teacher should take his students on a field trip to which of the following states of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Gujrat and Rajasthan
63
Which of the following commissions does NOT safeguard the interests of any caste or community?
MCQ
Correct answer: Finance Commission of India
64
With reference to the city administration of Mauryan Empire, consider the following statements. a) Megasthenes put light on the Mauryan city administration. b) The city council was divided into six committees. c) City administration was well planned. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: a, b, c
65
The amount of Cash Reserves that commercial banks are required to keep with the RBI is referred to as:
MCQ
Correct answer: CRR
66
__________ are amoeboid (amoeba like movement, with pseudopodia) that can squeeze out through capillary walls.
MCQ
Correct answer: White blood cells
67
Which Article of the Indian Constitution gives equality before the law?
MCQ
Correct answer: Article 14
68
Which of the following folk dances is performed by the fisherfolk of the Mithila region in Bihar?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kamala
69
Cotton is used in making clothes. In this example, cotton is which type of good?
MCQ
Correct answer: Intermediate
70
Identify the type of specialised cells found in flatworms that help in osmoregulation.
MCQ
Correct answer: Flame cells
71
Where was the first Headquarters of the Theosophical Society established in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Adyar
72
The first edition of Indian Women’s Premier League (cricket) was held in the year _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: 2023
73
According to the Census of India 2011, which state has the highest number of slum population?
MCQ
Correct answer: Maharashtra
74
Coulomb’s law is applicable for _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Between two point charges
75
The correct chemical formula of the compound Magnesium Hydroxide is:
MCQ
Correct answer: Mg(OH)2
76
Choose the correct statement regarding the bacterial cell wall.
MCQ
Correct answer: The major component of the bacterial cell wall is peptidoglycan or murein.
77
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Inheritance of Loss’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kiran Desai
78
The Begumpuri mosque was built during the reign of which of the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate?
MCQ
Correct answer: Muhammad Tughlaq
79
North Indian architecture is called:
MCQ
Correct answer: Nagara style
80
Who among the following is the author of ‘The God of Small Things’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Arundhati Roy
81
The 44th Chess Olympiad was organised in which of the following cities?
MCQ
Correct answer: Chennai
82
Where is the head office of the Sports Authority of India located?
MCQ
Correct answer: New Delhi
83
During the Green Revolution period in India, child nutrition-focused scheme, the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) was launched in ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: 1975
84
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the climate of the Indian subcontinent?
MCQ
Correct answer: The Himalayas protect the subcontinent from extremely cold winds from central Asia.
85
The Mahabodhi Temple was built entirely from ________ by Ashoka.
MCQ
Correct answer: bricks
86
Who among the following is a famous Mohiniyattam dancer?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sunanda Nair
87
________ is a game between two teams, each usually having six players, who wear skates and compete on an ice rink.
MCQ
Correct answer: Ice hockey
88
Consider the following statements with regard to Satnami Movement of Central India. a) The movement was founded by Ghasidas. b) The movement was to improve the condition of leather workers. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: Both a and b
89
Which of the following statements is true about the changing pattern of India international trade?
MCQ
Correct answer: The share of agriculture and allied products has declined, whereas, shares of petroleum and crude products and other commodities have increased.
90
The festival of flowers, predominantly celebrated in Telangana, is also known as _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Bathukamma
91
Which of the following options represents only the units of energy?
MCQ
Correct answer: Joule, Calorie, Kilowatt hour
92
Which of the following is NOT a National Waterway of the country?
MCQ
Correct answer: National Waterway No. 6
93
In December 2022, who became the first woman President of the Indian Olympic Association?
MCQ
Correct answer: PT Usha
94
Which of the following is an ex-officio member of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession as provided in the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession Act, 2021?
MCQ
Correct answer: Joint Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice
95
Which of the following Indian classical musicians is also known as Sarod Maestro?
MCQ
Correct answer: Amjad Ali Khan
96
From 1950 to 1990, the proportion of GDP contributed by the Agriculture sector ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: declined significantly
97
Interspecific interaction between two species, in which both members benefit, is referred to as:
MCQ
Correct answer: mutualism
98
Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh is famous for playing the ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Saraswati Veena
99
Select the CORRECT combination of novelist and their works.
MCQ
Correct answer: Two Leaves and a Bud – Mulk Raj Anand
Section 3
English Comprehension
101 questions
Section Test
100
Choose the correct statement.
MCQ
Correct answer: Heterotrophs' survival depends directly or indirectly on autotrophs.
101
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I have thought at / what you said / and I’ve decided / to take your advice.
MCQ
Correct answer: I have thought at
102
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. She made a courageous decision to quit her job.
MCQ
Correct answer: coward
103
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. In August, she will be / enjoying / all the fruits her grandmother / will plant last January.
MCQ
Correct answer: will plant last January
104
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. Telugu movie industry is proud of many great producers, directors, artists and musicians. B. Savithri was one such great artist who influenced Telegu movie industry single- handedly for many years. C. Her initial interest was in dance so she learnt dance before entering movies. D. She is still worshipped for her matchless expressions and dialogue delivery.
MCQ
Correct answer: ABCD
105
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. If you are going to keep eating those cookies, you are going to ________ your dinner.
MCQ
Correct answer: miss
106
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Inclusion
MCQ
Correct answer: Omission
107
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. One should keep _________ surroundings neat and tidy.
MCQ
Correct answer: one’s
108
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The patient consumed mushrooms for hallucinatory experiences, but the doctor advised to consume only ________(hallucinogenic) drugs.
MCQ
Correct answer: regular
109
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A bird's eye view
MCQ
Correct answer: A clear impression of what is happening
110
The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. When I saw / her, she write / a poem / with full attention.
MCQ
Correct answer: her, she write
111
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, select ‘No error’ as your answer. (a) The Gita/ (b) is most sacred book/ (c) of the Hindus. / (d) No error
MCQ
Correct answer: b
112
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. He said, “Shall I ever reach my destination?”
MCQ
Correct answer: He wondered if he would ever reach his destination.
113
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) I must tell you that I am referring to the tax year which began on 1 April (B) Let me be the first to wish you a very happy New Year (C) In case none of your friends or family did so (D) Now, before you ask whether the spring sunshine has gone to my head
MCQ
Correct answer: CBDA
114
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. They will have to pull down this building as they have not complied with the building regulations of the city.
MCQ
Correct answer: This building will have to be pulled down by them as the building regulations of the city have not been complied with.
115
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Ravi said that he might go to the mall.
MCQ
Correct answer: Ravi said, “I may go to the mall.”
116
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. He asked me affectionately what he could do for me.
MCQ
Correct answer: He said to me, “What can I do for you, dear?”
117
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. Koushik said to Tarun, “You are a good cricketer.”
MCQ
Correct answer: Koushik told Tarun that he was a good cricketer.
118
Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Fathomable
MCQ
Correct answer: Incoherent
119
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Although one’s body language is a very powerful medium of expression, we express our thoughts, verbally or _________ through language, which is our main way of communication.
MCQ
Correct answer: textually
120
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Diamond in the rough
MCQ
Correct answer: An unsophisticated person with potential
121
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. The lockdown during Covid-19 in certain places has imposed threatening constraints on market economy and it will take time to recover from this.
MCQ
Correct answer: Restrictions
122
Select the most appropriate option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Sakshi said that she would do it then or never.
MCQ
Correct answer: Sakshi said, “I will do it now or never.”
123
Identify the error in the given sentence and select the option that correctly rectifies the error. The day is longer than year on Venus.
MCQ
Correct answer: A day is longer than a year on Venus.
124
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. My mom made her muffins, but she didn’t eat none.
MCQ
Correct answer: she didn’t eat any
125
Select the most appropriate synonym for the given word. Recumbent
MCQ
Correct answer: Prostrate
126
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. His was a stupendous performance in the competition.
MCQ
Correct answer: Unimpressive
127
Select the most appropriate form and tense of the bracketed verb in the following sentence to fill in the blank. I’m busy today. I’d rather we ________ (has) the meeting tomorrow.
MCQ
Correct answer: had
128
Sentences of a paragraph—labelled A, B, C, D—are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the sentences in the correct logical order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A.The Booker is awarded on 17 October, which also happens to be Garner’s 88th birthday, a coincidence that itself feels a little magical. B.‘If the rocks, caves, lakes, fens, bogs and dens of the land of Britain had a voice, it would sound like Alan Garner telling a story.’ C.This year Alan Garner became the oldest author ever to be shortlisted for the Booker Prize for his small but mighty novel Treacle Walker. D.Treacle Walker, a dreamlike fable of a convalescent boy named Joseph, a rag-and- bone man and a bog-dwelling spirit is at once a characteristically cryptic tale of a child threatened by dark forces, a meditation on time and mortality and a vivid example of folk horror.
MCQ
Correct answer: C, A, D, B
129
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. He ordered his soldiers to take that bird away. Its gilded cage reminded him of his father whom he had imprisoned.
MCQ
Correct answer: He said to his soldiers, “Take this bird away. Its gilded cage reminds me of my father whom I imprisoned.”
130
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. One of the great rivers / of China, a Hwang Ho, / originates from the / eastern face of Tibet.
MCQ
Correct answer: of China, a Hwang Ho,
131
Select the correct alternative from the given options that correctly changes the form of narration in the given sentence. The Headmistress said, “What a performance!”
MCQ
Correct answer: The Headmistress exclaimed that it was a great performance.
132
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Venus didn’t have any moons or satellites or even a ___________ field, but it did have an atmosphere sort of similar to Earth’s, except it was super-hot.
MCQ
Correct answer: magnetic
133
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The difference between a male and a female still __________ in our society. In this era where women have such great achievements in every field, still in some sections of our community, a man is always termed as superior to women.
MCQ
Correct answer: persists
134
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Who has told you to buy trash from the market?
MCQ
Correct answer: By whom have you been told to buy trash?
135
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Your guess is as good as mine
MCQ
Correct answer: To have no idea of the answer
136
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Suma is making tea.
MCQ
Correct answer: Tea is being made by Suma.
137
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Select the most logical sequence of sentences from the options to construct a meaningful and cohesive paragraph. a. Researchers from five medical centres around the country found that insomniacs were also significantly likely to have poor health, such as chest pain, arthritis, and depression, as well as difficulties doing daily duties. b. Even temporary sleep loss can disrupt the body's capacity to break down carbohydrates, interfere with hormones, and aggravate diabetes and high blood pressure. c. So, make time for whatever helps you sleep, whether it's exercise, massages, yoga, meditation, or a fragrance bath. d. Sleep deprivation has frightening consequences for many biological processes.
MCQ
Correct answer: d, a, b, c
138
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. In the next few months, / they will / have teach / hundreds of children.
MCQ
Correct answer: have teach
139
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The compensation that the [A] / Government agreed to provide to [B] / the dependents of the [C] / train accident is fairly less [D].
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Correct answer: D
140
Select the most appropriate adverb to fill in the blank. He is good _________ for the job.
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Correct answer: enough
141
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Taciturnity
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Correct answer: Silence
142
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. The team’s performance was at its zenith in 2017.
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Correct answer: Nadir
143
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The Great wall of China was built to link existing fortifications into a united __________ system and to keep the invading Mongol tribes out of China.
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Correct answer: defence
144
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in direct speech. He told me that he would have finished the project by the following day.
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Correct answer: “I will have finished the project by tomorrow,” he said to me.
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. This narrow lane will take you to your destination.
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Correct answer: broad
146
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. Jatin said, “I was at home yesterday.”
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Correct answer: Jatin said that he had been at home the day before.
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Exaggerate
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Correct answer: Understate
148
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. This saree was bought by my son on the occasion of my birthday.
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Correct answer: My son bought this saree on the occasion of my birthday.
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Select the phrase/idiom that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. Our defence minister has shown his silver will by introducing this scheme.
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Correct answer: iron will
150
The given sentence is divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If we / were meeting at 6 p.m., / we will / have plenty of time.
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Correct answer: were meeting at 6 p.m.,
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. The doctor advised me to take bed rest and eat nutritious food.
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Correct answer: The doctor said to me, “Take bed rest and eat nutritious food.”
152
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Let the door be closed.
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Correct answer: Close the door.
153
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. Before we could react or comprehend, the waters had wiped out all the shanties on the beach. B. The word ‘tsunami’ sends shivers down my spine. C. Suddenly, on a bright afternoon I noticed a lot of waves grow bigger and splash quickly. D. I still remember my vacation in Thailand the day the tsunami struck.
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Correct answer: B, D, C, A
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Select the option that correctly expresses the following sentence in direct speech. She told me that she had already finished the project.
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Correct answer: She said to me, “I have already finished the project.”
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Were you laughing at the poor masses?
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Correct answer: Were the poor masses being laughed at by you?
156
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. You can tell yourself that you would be willing to lose everything you have in order to get something you want: all of those things you’re willing to lose are what make you___________.
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Correct answer: recognisable
157
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The secretary has planted a lot of saplings to save the environment.
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Correct answer: A lot of saplings have been planted by the secretary to save the environment.
158
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. "Dear daughter," she said caressing her cheeks, “have you come to comfort me in my time of need?”
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Correct answer: Caressing her daughter’s cheeks, she asked affectionately if she had come to comfort her in her time of need.
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Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error. I stayed in my hometown with my parents on the pandemic.
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Correct answer: on
160
Identify the error in the following sentence. Once on a time, there was a brave king.
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Correct answer: on
161
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. For no ___________ reason, the train suddenly stopped, and the passengers went into a state of panic.
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Correct answer: apparent
162
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Weal and woe
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Correct answer: Joy and sorrow
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Loose cannon
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Correct answer: Someone who is unpredictable and liable to cause problems
164
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive form. The shopkeeper lifted the shutter to open his shop.
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Correct answer: The shutter was lifted by the shopkeeper to open his shop.
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Select the alternative from the given options that best expresses the same sentence in active/passive voice. Who built this colossal architectural structure?
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Correct answer: By whom was this colossal architectural structure built?
166
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. We have reorganised the department over the last year.
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Correct answer: The department has been reorganised over the last year.
167
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Was your bicycle stolen by him?
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Correct answer: Did he steal your bicycle?
168
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The interference of the police force would have controlled the situation.
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Correct answer: The situation would have been controlled by the interference of the police force.
169
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. I know a person who parents live in Milan.
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Correct answer: whose parents
170
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The rain will / not have stop / before the match / begins.
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Correct answer: not have stop
171
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: has
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: is
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: apiculture
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: expected
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: engaged
176
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: incessant
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: foundation
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: Noble
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: Serving
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: brink
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: poor
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: break
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: improve
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: plan
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: whether
186
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
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Correct answer: away
187
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
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Correct answer: suspected
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
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Correct answer: evidence
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
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Correct answer: persuaded
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
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Correct answer: unfounded
191
Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis?
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Correct answer: They use energy from ATP and NADPH to produce oxygen.
192
Identify the structure of the passage.
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Correct answer: Introduction, Main Body, Conclusion
193
Identify the tone of the passage.
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Correct answer: Informative and neutral
194
Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
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Correct answer: The Importance of Photosynthesis in the Earth’s Ecosystem
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Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
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Correct answer: They use energy from sunlight to produce glucose.
196
Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
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Correct answer: The Advantages and Challenges of Renewable Energy
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Identify the tone of the passage.
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Correct answer: Informative
198
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Viable
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Correct answer: Impracticable
199
What is the main advantage of renewable energy over fossil fuels?
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Correct answer: It is not limited by the same supply constraints as fossil fuels.
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What is the main challenge facing the adoption of renewable energy?
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Correct answer: Cost of renewable energy is currently higher than traditional fossil fuels