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SSC Stenographer 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 10 Dec, 2024 Shift 3) (English)
SSC Stenographer 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 10 Dec, 2024 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 of the following numbers will replace the question marks (?) in the given series? 324, 289, 256, 225, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 196
2
Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster. BOIL : DRMQ :: SCAR : UFEW :: MAIL : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: ODMQ
3
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to consider the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statements. Statements: Some devices are electronics. All electronics are mobiles. No mobile is a phone. Conclusions: (I) : No phone is a device. (II) : At least some electronics are phones.
MCQ
Correct answer: Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
4
Select the triad from among the given options that is analogous to the given triad. 251 – 332 – 422
MCQ
Correct answer: 161 – 512 – 710
5
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 from the statements. Statements: All cushions are quilts. All pillows are quilts. All quilts are beds. Conclusions: I. Some cushions are beds. II. Some pillows are beds. III. Some cushions are pillows.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusions I and II follow
6
What will be the day of the week on 05 December 2045?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tuesday
7
Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 21 × 8 – 18 + (64 ÷ 2) + 32 = 64
MCQ
Correct answer: 8 and 2
8
The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown below. Select a figure from among the given options, which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
9
The two expressions on either side of the equal sign will have the same value if two numbers on the left-hand side are interchanged and two signs on the right-hand side are interchanged. What are those two numbers (not digits) and the two signs? 9 × 1 ÷ 3 + 8 – 7 = 12 ÷ 3 + 2 × 33 – 13
MCQ
Correct answer: 1 and 3; + and ×
10
In a certain code language, 'CAT' is coded as 9 and 'MOUSE' is coded as 25. How will 'TROUBLE' be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 49
11
Five players (A, B, C, D, and E) are fielding on a cricket ground in such a way that all are equidistant from each other. B is to the East of A, while C is to the South of A. If D is to the East of C and to the West of E, then what is the position of B with respect to E?
MCQ
Correct answer: North-West
12
Select the option that indicates the correct arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Square 2. Hexagon 3. Heptagon 4. Triangle 5. Pentagon
MCQ
Correct answer: 4, 1, 5, 2, 3
13
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? CRHT, GQLS, KPPR, ?, SNXP
MCQ
Correct answer: OOTQ
14
Select the option that indicates the correct arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1.The United Kingdom 2.World 3.Buckingham Palace 4.London 5.Europe
MCQ
Correct answer: 3, 4, 1, 5, 2
15
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: MJL
16
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 6, 5, 18, 10, 54, 20, ?, 40
MCQ
Correct answer: 162
17
Q is married to P. M is the husband of K. R is the brother of Q. T is the daughter of K. P is the father of M. How is Q related to T?
MCQ
Correct answer: Father’s mother
18
13 is related to 44 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 15 is related to 50. To which of the following is 21 related, 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: 68
19
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following series were to be continued?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
20
Six students (Ritu, Vinayak, Arnab, Maya, Fathima and Ankur) are sitting around a circular table facing the centre(but not necessarily in the same order). Ritu is an immediate neighbour of both Vinayak and Arnab. Arnab is sitting second to the left of Fathima. Fathima is sitting second to the left of Vinayak. Vinayak is an immediate neighbour of both Ritu and Maya. Who is the immediate neighbour of both Fathima and Arnab?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ankur
21
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]
22
In a certain code language, ‘M & N’ means ‘M is the wife of N’ ‘M @ N’ means ‘M is the paternal grandfather of N’, ‘M % N’ means ‘M is the brother of N’, ‘M # N’ means ‘M is the son of N’ Based on the above, how is P related to T if ‘P @ Q # R & S % T’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Father
23
42 is related to 36 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 57 is related to 144. Which of the following numbers is related to 81 related using the same logic?
MCQ
Correct answer: 45
24
Select the numbers from among the given options that can replace the question marks (?) in the same sequence and make the series logically complete. 16, 22, 13, 19, 10, ?, 7, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 16, 13
25
Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? HUD, LXE, PAF, TDG, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: XGH
26
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 18, 71, 21, 76, 24, 81, 27, 86, 30, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 91
27
Select the pair from among the given options that is analogous to the given pair. 3 : 31 2 : 12 (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 : 220
28
Six letters P, Q, R, S, T and U are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the following figure. Find the letter on the face opposite to S.
MCQ
Correct answer: R
29
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘÷’are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘−’ are interchanged? 3 ÷ 4 − 5 × 6 + 2 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 20
30
If + means − , − means × , × means ÷ , ÷ means +, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the given equation? 70 × 2 – 4 ÷ 60 + 150 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 50
31
Select the pair from among the given options that is analogous to the given pair. 10 : 101 6 : 37 (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: 7 : 50
32
Which two numbers (not digits) and which two signs should be interchanged to make the following equation valid? 55 × 5 ÷ 1 – 3 + 14 = 0
MCQ
Correct answer: 1, 5 and '+', '–'
33
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 335 : 216 :: 987 : ? (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: 868
34
उस विकल्प का चयन करें, जो तीसरे शब्द से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है, जैसे दूसरा शब्द पहले शब्द से संबंधित है। (शब्दोंों को हिन्दीी के अर्थपूर्ण शब्दोंों के रूप में माना जाना चाहिए और ये शब्द, अक्षरों की संख्याा/व्यंंजनों/स्वरों की संख्याा के आधार पर एक-दूसरे से संबंधित नहीं होने चाहिए) कढ़ााई : धागा :: बुनाई : ________
MCQ
Correct answer: ऊन
35
In a code language, ‘BROWN’ is coded as DTMYP and ‘PLACE’ is coded as RNYEG. How will ‘RIGHT’ be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: TKEJV
36
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: NOPQ
37
K, L, M, W, X, Y and Z scored different marks in an exam. K scored more than only three people. Y scored less than only L and M. W scored more than Z but less than X. L did not score the highest marks. How many people scored less than X?
MCQ
Correct answer: Two
38
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? ABCD, BCDE, ?, DEFG, EFGH
MCQ
Correct answer: CDEF
39
folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
40
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 6
41
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?)and complete the pattern 米米
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
42
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 7, 18, 40, 73, 117, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 172
43
Ramesh wants to visit his childhood friend’s house. Ramesh’s friend explained his house directions over a text message. See the below text sent to Ramesh about the direction of his friend’s house and answer the following question accordingly. “When you step out of your house, you are facing north. Take a right and walk 3 km, you will see a T-point/junction. Take a right and walk 2 km. There will be a roundabout with four roads. Take the second left from the roundabout and walk 1 km. Take a right and walk 3 km. Take a right and walk 1 km. You will find my house at the front.” In which direction is Ramesh facing when he takes the second left from the roundabout?
MCQ
Correct answer: South
44
Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All dogs are sheep. All wolves are foxes. All sheep are wolves. Conclusions: I. All wolves are sheep. II. All dogs are foxes. III. All dogs are wolves.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusions II and III follow.
45
Two statements are given followed by conclusions. 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 elephants are chairs. All elephants are doors. Conclusions: 1. At least some chairs are doors. 2. All doors are elephants.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both conclusions 1 and 2 follow
46
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: P ≤ Q = R > S Q ≤ T ≤ U = V
MCQ
Correct answer: V ≥ P
47
R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). R sit second to the left of V. Only one person sits between R and S. Only two persons sit between S and W. T is not an immediate neighbour of R. Who sits second to the left of U?
MCQ
Correct answer: T
48
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set. (13, 57, 111) (11, 49, 95) (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: (9, 41, 79)
49
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]
Section 2
General Awareness
50 questions
Section Test
50
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 cats are animals. All animals are black. Conclusions: I. Some black are cats. II. All cats are black.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both conclusions I and II follow.
51
In Vrindavan, near Mathura, temples were constructed in architectural styles that were very similar to the Mughal palaces in ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Fatehpur Sikri
52
Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Jatin Goswami is a famous ________dancer.
MCQ
Correct answer: Sattriya
53
What is the name of the desert that is located in North-west India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Thar
54
Chandragupta Maurya’s capital was:
MCQ
Correct answer: Pataliputra
55
In which of the following years was the Energy Conservation Amendment Bill passed to mandate non-fossil sources of energy and establish a domestic carbon market in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2022
56
What is the name of a cycling track?
MCQ
Correct answer: Velodrome
57
Which of the following periods was declared ‘Plan Holiday’ by the government?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1966-1969
58
The 23rd FIFA World Cup Football will be jointly organised by:
MCQ
Correct answer: Canada, USA and Mexico
59
Which of the following elements is responsible for high Blood Pressure?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sodium
60
Who among the following Assamese playback singers was conferred with Bharat Ratna in 2019?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bhupen Hazarika
61
The pilot project for UPI was launched in which year?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2016
62
Identify the INCORRECT statement regarding the halogens group in the periodic table.
MCQ
Correct answer: They have the largest atomic size in their period.
63
Khajuraho was one of the capitals of which of the following dynasties?
MCQ
Correct answer: Chandela Dynasty
64
Which of the following is NOT a constitutional body?
MCQ
Correct answer: National Commission for Minorities
65
Identify the scientific name of sea pen that belongs to phylum Cnidaria.
MCQ
Correct answer: Pennatula
66
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Great Indian Novel’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Shashi Tharoor
67
The Car Festival or Festival of Chariots (Rath Yatra) of Puri is a famous festival associated with which God?
MCQ
Correct answer: Jagannath
68
When was the voting age in India reduced from 21 years to 18 years?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1989
69
Which organelle is common between a eukaryotic and a prokaryotic cell?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ribosomes
70
Who arranged the 56 elements in an ascending order of their atomic mass and found that each 8th element had the same properties?
MCQ
Correct answer: John Newlands
71
Which element is the first element in group 13 of the periodic table?
MCQ
Correct answer: Boron
72
What are the best examples of Phyllosilicates?
MCQ
Correct answer: Micas, chlorite, talc, and serpentine
73
Sun temple at Modhera was built by which of the following rulers?
MCQ
Correct answer: Raja Bhimdev I
74
In which year, and with what aim, was the Simon Commission appointed?
MCQ
Correct answer: In 1927, to recommend a further reform of India’s Constitution
75
Which the following of statements is/are correct? 1) The Peninsular region of India does not have any well-defined cold weather season. 2) By the end of December (that is, by 22 December), the Sun shines vertically over the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both the statements are correct
76
Which of the following steps promoted the growth of the economy as a whole by stimulating the development of industrial and tertiary sectors?
MCQ
Correct answer: Planning
77
Which of the below mentioned elements is NOT a way to finance the government deficits?
MCQ
Correct answer: Non-tax revenues
78
Yamini Krishna Murti is a dancer of which of the following dance forms?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam
79
Which of the following does NOT belong to the cytoskeleton filaments?
MCQ
Correct answer: Centrioles
80
Which of the following books was NOT written by Jyotiba Phule?
MCQ
Correct answer: The Untouchables
81
Select the correct combination of novelist and their works.
MCQ
Correct answer: Jhootha Sach – Yashpal
82
In which year did India win the men's Hockey World Cup?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1975
83
Which of the following natural ports is known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kochi
84
Which ministry governs the Sahakar Pragya initiative?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
85
According to Census of India 2011, in which of the following states was the Scheduled Caste (SC) population NOT recorded?
MCQ
Correct answer: Nagaland
86
In which year did the government of British India pass a law according to which those who converted into Christianity got the right in their ancestral property?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1850
87
Which of the following Mahajanapadas emerged as the most powerful at the end of a prolonged conflict for supremacy?
MCQ
Correct answer: Magadha
88
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Glassblower’s Breath’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sunetra Gupta
89
In the context of cell organelles, a centriole is:
MCQ
Correct answer: a paired barrel-shaped organelle located in the cytoplasm of animal cells near the nuclear envelope
90
Who among the following musicians plays Carnatic music and also known as ‘God of Ghatam’?
MCQ
Correct answer: TH Vinayakram
91
According to the Census of India 2011, which state has the highest number of Hindu population?
MCQ
Correct answer: Uttar Pradesh
92
Which of the following Judges was NOT appointed by the President to the Supreme Court in 2023 after the Centre cleared the proposal by the Collegium that was shared in December last year?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sudhir Singh
93
Chennai Open 2022 Tennis Singles was won by _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: Linda Fruhvirtova
94
Ambubachi Mela is held in the premises of which temple in Assam?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kamakhya Temple
95
In which running event in athletics are hurdles used?
MCQ
Correct answer: 400 meters Race
96
वह प्रजाति जो बंजर क्षेेत्र पर आक्रमण करती हैं, _______ प्रजाति कहलाती हैं।
MCQ
Correct answer: मूल अन्वेेषक (pioneer)
97
Which of the following architectural features were NOT a part of Harappan cities?
MCQ
Correct answer: Industrial and commercial buildings
98
Which of the following type of roads in India carry the highest road traffic?
MCQ
Correct answer: National Highways
99
In acetylene (C2H2), hybridzation of carbon atoms is:
MCQ
Correct answer: sp
Section 3
English Comprehension
101 questions
Section Test
100
Which of the following books is written by Sanjiv Sahota, a winner of the European Union Prize for Literature?
MCQ
Correct answer: The Year of the Runaways
101
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Mr. Prakash writes short stories.
MCQ
Correct answer: Short stories are written by Mr. Prakash.
102
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. ___________ the teacher entered the classroom, all the students stood up to greet him.
MCQ
Correct answer: As soon as
103
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Why did your manager refuse to give you the pay raise?
MCQ
Correct answer: Why was the pay raise refused to be given to you by your manager?
104
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. The principal said that he would hold a meeting the next day.
MCQ
Correct answer: “I will hold a meeting tomorrow,” said the principal.
105
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) They do taste kind of funny. (B) I’ve done so all my life. (C) But it keeps them on the knife. (D) I always eat peas with honey.
MCQ
Correct answer: DBAC
106
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 more it rains,/ (b) worse/ (c) the roads become/ (d) No error
MCQ
Correct answer: b
107
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Though the speaker used flowery expressions to convince the audience, they were intelligent enough to find out his ulterior intentions.
MCQ
Correct answer: to read between the lines
108
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. Gita said, “I lost my umbrella.”
MCQ
Correct answer: Gita said that she had lost her umbrella.
109
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. The sergeant ordered the soldiers to be armed to the teeth as he expected it to be a tough fight.
MCQ
Correct answer: Well-equipped or prepared
110
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. What are there reasons for refusing the offer?
MCQ
Correct answer: are their reasons
111
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in indirect speech. “I am going to play with my friends,” the child says to his mother.
MCQ
Correct answer: The child tells his mother that he is going to play with his friends.
112
The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Since 1988, / the people of Rajasthan / have been searching / for 25-year-old man.
MCQ
Correct answer: for 25-year-old man.
113
Select the correct interrogative sentence.
MCQ
Correct answer: What is the name of the next station?
114
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. The reporter reported, “The US President is arriving to India this week.”
MCQ
Correct answer: The reporter reported that the US President was arriving to India that week.
115
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I looked / of the newspaper headlines / but I didn’t read / carefully.
MCQ
Correct answer: of the newspaper headlines
116
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. My friend is not stubborn with regard to opinions; in fact, she is ________(intransigent).
MCQ
Correct answer: subservient
117
Select the option that correctly expresses the following sentence in indirect speech. Ritu said, “I am eating apples.”
MCQ
Correct answer: Ritu said that she was eating apples.
118
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Doctor wants Tony to cut back down junk foods.
MCQ
Correct answer: to cut back on
119
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To flog a dead horse
MCQ
Correct answer: To waste one’s energy on a lost cause
120
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the sentence given below. Do not linger in the corridor.
MCQ
Correct answer: hasten
121
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.Freedom of thought and expression are fundamental human rights. b.There are two important human rights. c.Through good deeds, one can gain dignity. d.Everyone has the inherent right to be treated with dignity and courtesy at all times.
MCQ
Correct answer: dcba
122
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. There are being several psychological theories that aid the diagnosis of a mental disorder or illness.
MCQ
Correct answer: are several
123
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Dr. Paramahamsa has been working / as a Assistant Professor / of Mathematics / in IIT Madras for five years.
MCQ
Correct answer: as a Assistant Professor
124
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Mount Vesuvius is (1)________ near Pompeii. It began to erupt and covered everything with stones and hot ash which fell like (2)________ from the sky. It (3)______ the city almost under 2 metres of volcanic molten material.
MCQ
Correct answer: located; (2)a blizzard; (3) buried
125
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Wanton
MCQ
Correct answer: Obscene
126
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. (P) and innovative solutions (Q) creativity is the driving force (O) behind new ideas (R) for progress and change
MCQ
Correct answer: QROP
127
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Latent
MCQ
Correct answer: Manifest
128
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) Show me file/ (b) which has been given/ (c) to you by the lawyer . / (d) No error
MCQ
Correct answer: a
129
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank. A true friend always _______, but a selfish friend tries to mislead.
MCQ
Correct answer: guides
130
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Languishing
MCQ
Correct answer: Flourishing
131
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. In August next year, / she will been / studying / for four years.
MCQ
Correct answer: she will been
132
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive form. He will visit the orphanage tomorrow.
MCQ
Correct answer: The orphanage will be visited by him tomorrow.
133
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Our chemistry teacher taught us how, through a chemical reaction, milk ________ into curd.
MCQ
Correct answer: converts
134
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. He behaves if he were a king.
MCQ
Correct answer: behaves as if
135
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. She was laughed at by all her friends.
MCQ
Correct answer: All her friends laughed at her.
136
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank. Only Mr. Sen’s emotions were genuine, while others showed ___________ sadness at grandmother’s death.
MCQ
Correct answer: fake
137
Select the most appropriate option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Seema will have told you the truth.
MCQ
Correct answer: You will have been told the truth by Seema.
138
Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word. The women of this country never questioned anything. Why are they so credulous?
MCQ
Correct answer: Willing to believe promptly without adequate evidence
139
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. A blog page has been created by the head of the department for the conference.
MCQ
Correct answer: The head of the department has created a blog page for the conference.
140
Identify the error in the given sentence and select the correct sentence from the given options. Tide pool is a isolated pocket of water that is formed when sea water becomes trapped as tide goes out.
MCQ
Correct answer: A tide pool is an isolated pocket of water that is formed when sea water becomes trapped as the tide goes out.
141
Replace the underlined word in the given sentence with the most appropriate synonym from the options listed below. A slow, languid smile crossed her face, as if to voice the contentment of her heart.
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Correct answer: Sluggish
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Prerogative
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Correct answer: Privilege
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The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. Ravi always / boasts at / his / achievements.
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Correct answer: boasts at
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active form. The entire cake was eaten by Maria.
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Correct answer: Maria ate the entire cake.
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Nipped in the bud
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Correct answer: To stop something immediately so that it does not become a worse problem
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. My sister requested me to bring her a watch.
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Correct answer: “Please bring me a watch,” said my sister.
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The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. Mr. Unkerton glanced / to the inspector, / who merely snorted / and looked at the ceiling.
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Correct answer: to the inspector,
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Ms. Jyothi will finish the task in a week.
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Correct answer: The task will be finished by Ms. Jyothi in a week.
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Select the option that correctly expresses the following sentence in indirect speech. “I am not feeling well,” said Mary.
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Correct answer: Mary said that she was not feeling well.
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Replace the underlined word in the given sentence with the most appropriate synonym from the options listed below. Morality is contextual; therefore, it is foolish to believe that one’s moral judgement would be perfect and immaculate .
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Correct answer: impeccable
151
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. They think that the Governor will resign.
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Correct answer: It is thought that the Governor will resign.
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. He said to her, “Do you know French?”
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Correct answer: He asked her if she knew French.
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Identify the errors in the given sentence and choose the sentence that rectifies these errors. A youth must respect the elderly, the rich must help the needy and a powerful must help the weak. If we keep up this trend, then the world can be a beautiful place.
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Correct answer: The youth must respect the elderly, the rich must help the needy and the powerful must help the weak. If we keep up this trend, then the world can be a beautiful place.
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A storm in a teacup
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Correct answer: Unnecessary anger or worry
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Select the most appropriate synonym that can replace the underlined word in the given sentence. She could sense something ominous in the darkness of the night.
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Correct answer: inauspicious
156
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I always believe that ________ is the best policy.
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Correct answer: honesty
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Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. We should help each other to make a society that will be not concerned with any particular religious doctrines.
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Correct answer: a secular society
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. A first / Indian who / went to space / was Rakesh Sharma.
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Correct answer: A first
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. The student requested them to take him to the reception.
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Correct answer: “Please take me to the reception," said the student.
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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. Peace of mind is commonly correlated with happiness, contentment, tranquility, contemplation, exercise and relaxation. b. Thus, we all need peace of mind in our lives. c. Peace of mind, thus, give us all these attributes. d. One of the most important aspects of the mind is getting peace.
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Correct answer: dacb
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active form. A lot of masks have been distributed by the social workers.
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Correct answer: The social workers have distributed a lot of masks.
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. He exclaimed with delight that he had won the first prize.
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Correct answer: “Hurrah! I have won the first prize,” said he.
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. His finger had been cut by the sharp knife.
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Correct answer: The sharp knife had cut his finger.
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. “You were warned by us three days ago,” the manager shouted at him.
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Correct answer: The manager shouted at him that he had been warned by them three days before.
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. My friend said to me, “Do you want to accompany us on this tour?”
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Correct answer: My friend asked me if I wanted to accompany them on that tour.
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment without changing its meaning in the given sentence. The resort manager planned to welcome the guests with open arms when they arrived.
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Correct answer: in a cordial manner
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Geography is taught to us by Mr. Anand.
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Correct answer: Mr. Anand teaches us Geography.
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Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. A. Booming with private developers B. And it is changing the landscape of the urban and semi-urban habitat C. Making the Indian elevator industry the second highest market in the world D. India’s real estate business is
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Correct answer: DABC
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Survival of mankind __________ is in danger due to pollution.
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Correct answer: itself
170
Identify the error in the following sentence. The swimmer jumped on the pool with the whistle.
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Correct answer: on
171
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: dining
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: alone
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: expand
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: meal
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: boosting
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: displacement
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: Geologists
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: significant
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: occurrence
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: limited
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: emotional
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: manage
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: social
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: challenges
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: interpersonal
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Fill in the blank marked [A] using the most appropriate option.
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Correct answer: those
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Fill in the blank marked [B] using the most appropriate option.
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Correct answer: turned
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Fill in the blank marked [C] using the most appropriate option.
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Correct answer: an
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Fill in the blank marked [D] using the most appropriate option.
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Correct answer: their
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Select the most appropriate option to sequentially fill in the blanks marked [E1], [E2], [E3].
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Correct answer: sweet, skinny, old
191
Identify the main theme of the passage.
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Correct answer: The importance of developing various skills and gaining practical experience as a graduate student in order to achieve academic and professional success
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Rewarding
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Correct answer: discouraging
193
Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
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Correct answer: Skills and Experience: The Key to Success as a Graduate Student
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Which of the following is NOT an important aspect of a graduate student’s experience to achieve academic and professional success?
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Correct answer: Forming support groups from different ethnic groups to stay connected
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Which of the following is NOT important for a graduate student to achieve academic and professional success?
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Correct answer: Having a corporate job
196
Identify the tone of the passage.
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Correct answer: Worried
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Select the most appropriate summary of the passage.
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Correct answer: The entire population should be made aware of the problem of corruption and join hands together to fight against corruption.
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Why can’t we address social evils like poverty and illiteracy?
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Correct answer: Because we have been conditioned to accept corruption as the norm
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word in the context of the passage. Unscrupulous
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Correct answer: Dishonest
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Which of the following factors is negatively impeding our growth?
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Correct answer: Administrative processes drenched in red tape