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SSC Stenographer 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 11 Dec, 2024 Shift 2) (English)
SSC Stenographer 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 11 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
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set. (13, 41, 89) (4, 14, 26) (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, 26, 54)
2
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 983, 975, 948, 884, 759, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 543
3
Among seven people A, B, C, D, E, F and G, scored different marks (out of 100) in an exam. A scored the highest. G’s marks were a multiple of 9, but more than 85. Nobody scored more than 92. The sum of the marks of G and F was 150. D scored more than only E. C scored more than F and less than B. E scored 33 marks. Which of the following can be a possible score for D?
MCQ
Correct answer: 48
4
राहुल के पिता मोनिका की माता के इकलौते पुत्र हैं। मोनिका के पति की सास का राहुल से क्याा संबंध है?
MCQ
Correct answer: दादी
5
Two different positions of the same die are shown below. What is the number on the face opposite to the one having 2?
MCQ
Correct answer: 6
6
Select the number that will come in the place of the question mark(?), if ‘+’ and ‘ – ‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 42 × 7 ÷ 13 – 67 + 13 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 132
7
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) Sugar : Diabetes :: Fat : ________
MCQ
Correct answer: Obesity
8
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? ZLPT, LABI, XPNX, ?, VTLB
MCQ
Correct answer: JEZM
9
If ‘A’ stands for ‘+’, ‘B’ stands for ‘–‘, ‘C’ stands for ‘×’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘÷’, what will come in place of the question mark in the following equation? 7 C 9 B 35 D 5 A 3 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 59
10
Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. PQS, ?, ZAC, EFH, JKM
MCQ
Correct answer: UVX
11
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 T > S > V ≥ W
MCQ
Correct answer: P < T
12
Select the pair from among the given options that is analogous to the given pair. 9 : 725 3 : 23 (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: 4 : 60
13
In a certain code language, 'LEMON' is coded as OQPIQ and 'BASIL' is coded as MKVEG. How will 'CHILI' be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: JNLLH
14
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 at the destination?
MCQ
Correct answer: North
15
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: Some balloons are nitrogen. All balloons are hydrogen. All hydrogens are helium. Conclusions: I. All balloons are helium II. All nitrogens are heliums. III. Some heliums are nitrogen.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusions I and III follow
16
Six babies are sitting around a circular dining table, facing the centre. Jo is an immediate neighbour of both Lucy and Stacy. Eva is sitting second to the right of Lucy. Keith is sitting third to the left of Stacy. Carol is an immediate neighbour of both Eva and Stacy. Who among the following is the immediate neighbour of both Jo and Carol?
MCQ
Correct answer: Stacy
17
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 4, 9, 19, 39, 79, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 159
18
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 1, 65, 114, ?, 175, 191
MCQ
Correct answer: 150
19
Select the triad from among the given options that is analogous to the given triad. 668 – 776 – 992
MCQ
Correct answer: 488 – 398 – 299
20
Select the triad from among the given options that is analogous to the given triad. 339 – 663 – 555 348 – 636 – 555
MCQ
Correct answer: 195 – 285 – 348
21
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 8, 17, 35, 71, ?, 287
MCQ
Correct answer: 143
22
Select the pair from among the given options that is analogous to the given pair. 12 : 141 8 : 61 (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: 18 : 321
23
Pointing to a photograph Rani said, “She is the daughter of the only son of my grandfather.” How is the girl in the photograph related to Rani?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sister
24
Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing the number ‘6’.
MCQ
Correct answer: 5
25
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? NDJP, PBMM, RZPJ, ?, VVVD
MCQ
Correct answer: TXSG
26
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 7, 13, 27, 53, 107, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 213
27
P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). U sits to the immediate right of Q. Only two people sit between U and R. P sits to the immediate left of S. Which of the following represents the position of T with respect to S?
MCQ
Correct answer: Second to the right
28
What will be the day of the week on 08 June 2030?
MCQ
Correct answer: Saturday
29
Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary? 1. Mimic 2. Million 3. Minaret 4. Millstone 5. Mimicry
MCQ
Correct answer: 2, 4, 1, 5, 3
30
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘a’ means ‘÷’, ‘b’ means ‘+’, ‘c’ means ‘−’ and ‘d’ means ‘×’? 11 b 15 c 8 a 4 d 5 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 16
31
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/consonants or their position in the letter-cluster).
MCQ
Correct answer: LHF
32
In a certain code language, ‘BEAUTY’ is coded as 71 and ‘RIVER’ is coded as 70. How will ‘PEOPLE’ be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 66
33
If + means ×, × means −, − means ÷, and ÷ means +, what will be the value of the given expression? 15 − 3 ÷ 25 × 7 + 3
MCQ
Correct answer: 9
34
Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must NOT be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word) Carpenter : Wood :: Mason : _________
MCQ
Correct answer: Stone
35
If ‘A’ stands for ‘+’, ‘B’ stands for ‘–‘, ‘C’ stands for ‘×’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘÷’ what will come in place of the question mark in the following equation? 60 D 10 A 4 C 6 B 25 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 5
36
In the word ‘AMBIDEXTROUS’, if the first letter is interchanged with the last letter, the second letter is interchanged with the eleventh letter, the third letter is interchanged with the tenth letter and so on, then which letter would immediately follow R in the new arrangement when read from left to right?
MCQ
Correct answer: T
37
Two different positions of the same die are shown below. What is the number on the face opposite to the one having 5?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
38
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 pins are clips. Some clips are papers. No paper is a book. Conclusions: (I) : No book is a pin. (II) : At least some pins are papers.
MCQ
Correct answer: Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
39
Select the pair which is related to each other in the same way as the following – 9:69 11:109 (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: 16:244
40
Select the pair from among the given options that is analogous to the given pair. 2 : 11 1 : 4 (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: 5 : 128
41
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following series were to be continued?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
42
Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below and complete the pattern.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
43
Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below and complete the pattern.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
44
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: All papers are books. Some books are notebooks. All notebooks are files. Conclusions: I. Some papers are notebooks. II. All books are files.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion I follows.
45
A man travels 10 km towards the west and turns left and travels 4 km and then travels another 4 km towards the east. He then turns to his right and travels 5 kms. Then, he turns to his left and travels 6 kms. In which direction is he from his starting position?
MCQ
Correct answer: South
46
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: NRI
47
Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All milk are white. Some white are red. Conclusions: I. All red are milk. II. No red is a milk.
MCQ
Correct answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
48
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 13
49
What will come in place of the ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 56 + 12 − 54 × 18 ÷ 6 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 62
Section 2
General Awareness
51 questions
Section Test
50
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
51
Which of the following administrative units was introduced during the reign of Shahjahan?
MCQ
Correct answer: Chakla
52
The last Indian Olympic games were held in ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Calcutta
53
The Primary Deficit is zero in which of the following situations? A. Fiscal Deficit is zero. B. Interest payment is equal to Fiscal Deficit.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only B
54
Which of the following States is a part of Panjnad (land of five rivers)?
MCQ
Correct answer: Punjab
55
The Vernacular Press Act was enacted in which year in British India to limit the freedom of the Indian-language press?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1878
56
Madhavi Mudgal is a famous _______ dancer.
MCQ
Correct answer: Odissi
57
Hill Area Development Programmes were initiated during the ______________ Five- Year Plan covering 15 districts.
MCQ
Correct answer: Fifth
58
What is the percentage of the disabled population in India according to the 2011 census?
MCQ
Correct answer: 21%
59
Identify a structure that plays a role in motility.
MCQ
Correct answer: Flagella
60
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the rule of Chandragupta II? A) Chandragupta II adopted the title ‘Vikramaditya’. B)Kalidasa and Amarasimha were part of his court.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both A and B
61
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the leader of which major peasant movement in 1928?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bardoli Satyagraha
62
Who has assumed charge as the Chairman of ISRO in January 2022?
MCQ
Correct answer: S Somanath
63
Which type of rocks is formed at relatively high temperatures and by crystallization of solids?
MCQ
Correct answer: Igneous rocks
64
Which of the following states emerged as a champion state under the Van Dhan Vikas Yojana in 2021?
MCQ
Correct answer: Manipur
65
Indian men's national cricket team created a record by defeating Sri Lanka by 317 runs in the final third match in January 2023 in _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Thiruvananthapuram
66
The term ‘square leg’ is related to which of the following games?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cricket
67
The major aspect of financial inclusion is enabling the flow of credit to small businesses. In pursuance of the announcement in the Union Budget 2015-16, the Micro Units Development finance Agency (MUDRA) was set up and this led to which of the below mentioned schemes?
MCQ
Correct answer: Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
68
Who among the following coined the name oxygen for the element released by mercury oxide in 1779?
MCQ
Correct answer: Antoine Lavoisier
69
________ dance icon Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma enjoys a pre-eminent place in the ‘stree-vesham’ hall of fame.
MCQ
Correct answer: Kuchipudi
70
Generally, with development, the share of agricultural sector ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: decreases
71
Identify another name of Choanocytes.
MCQ
Correct answer: Collar cells
72
Where was the 2022 FIFA World Cup held?
MCQ
Correct answer: Qatar
73
Chad Laho is a dance-festival, primarily celebrated by which of the following tribes of Meghalaya?
MCQ
Correct answer: Jaintia
74
Which physicist was famous for the gold foil experiment?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ernest Rutherford
75
According to the Census of India 2011, which group of states is correct about the lowest density of population?
MCQ
Correct answer: Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram
76
What is the vitamin deficiency in milk?
MCQ
Correct answer: C
77
Who discovered the nucleus of the cell?
MCQ
Correct answer: Robert Brown
78
Who among the following is a famous Sitar player?
MCQ
Correct answer: Imrat Khan
79
Right to Protection of Life and Personal Liberty is given under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
MCQ
Correct answer: Article 21
80
Which constitutional body conducts recruitments for All India Services?
MCQ
Correct answer: Union Public Service Commission
81
Who among the following was the first independent Gupta king to hold the title of Maharajadhiraj?
MCQ
Correct answer: Chandragupta I
82
Which of the following is the correct explanation of painting and sculpture of Ajanta and Elora caves?
MCQ
Correct answer: They are depiction of Buddhist religious art.
83
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Thousand Faces of Night’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Githa Hariharan
84
Guruvayur Dorai is associated with playing the ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Mridangam
85
For the financial year 2022-23, which of the following schemes of the Central Government provides an assured pension rate of 7.40% per annum, payable monthly?
MCQ
Correct answer: Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana
86
For domestic tariff, one unit of electrical energy consumption is equal to:
MCQ
Correct answer: kilowatt-hour
87
Which of the following organisations was NOT associated with Vinayak Damodar Savarkar?
MCQ
Correct answer: Servants of India Society
88
Biotic potential is defined as:
MCQ
Correct answer: the ability of a population to survive and remain constant under ideal environmental conditions
89
Itmad-ud-daula tomb is situated in which of the following cities?
MCQ
Correct answer: Agra
90
Which of the following National Waterways is the longest in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System (Haldia - Allahabad)
91
The unit of density is:
MCQ
Correct answer: kilogram per cubic metre
92
The sculptures under the Gandhara School of Art were made of stone, terracotta and _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: clay
93
‘Justice for the Judge’ is the autobiographical work of which retired Chief Justice of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ranjan Gogoi
94
The book ‘All Roads Lead to Ganga’ has been written by which famous author?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ruskin Bond
95
Match the following rivers with their tributaries. River Tributary i) Indus a) Gori ii) Yamuna b) Dud hi iii) Kali c) Ravi iv) Narmada d) Hind on
MCQ
Correct answer: i-c,ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
96
Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium, which is also the largest seated hockey stadium in the world, is situated in which of the following states?
MCQ
Correct answer: Odisha
97
Which of the following festivals is celebrated to welcome the spring season in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Makar Sankranti
98
What is the name of the solution that is employed to identify the existence of starch in food?
MCQ
Correct answer: Iodine solution
99
Which of the following is a reason for India trade deficit?
MCQ
Correct answer: India’s exports are less than its imports
100
Select the correct combination of the novel and its respective writer.
MCQ
Correct answer: The Blue Umbrella – Ruskin Bond
Section 3
English Comprehension
100 questions
Section Test
101
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. She told her friend that she had been studying for her examination.
MCQ
Correct answer: She told her friend, “I was studying for my examination.”
102
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.Positive thinking leads a man to success. One who thinks that he can achieve the things will put his best to achieve. B.Self-confidence, determination, perseverance, and hard work are the key factors of success. C.He will not fetter by the problems in the path of success and one day he will win positively. D.Every small or big, easy, or complex problem has its solution. There is a way out of every labyrinth, there is an answer to every enigma.
MCQ
Correct answer: A, C, B, D
103
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. P. some experienced teachers say that Q. teaching about English is easy and R. teaching English is difficult as S. the latter needs dedication, resources and many more
MCQ
Correct answer: PQRS
104
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. She looked tired and sallow after the long day she’d had.
MCQ
Correct answer: Flushed
105
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Intent
MCQ
Correct answer: involved
106
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Though the / global financial crisis, / China's economy continues / to grow at an impressive rate.
MCQ
Correct answer: Though the
107
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. When is this car driven by you?
MCQ
Correct answer: When do you drive this car?
108
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The questions were framed by the content creators just to assess the skills of the test takers.
MCQ
Correct answer: The content creators framed the questions just to assess the skills of the test takers.
109
Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word. Jack was given the responsibility of driving, as he was the only teetotaller.
MCQ
Correct answer: Person who completely abstains from intoxicating drinks like alcohol
110
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. I am sorry / to intrude by / you at / such a time.
MCQ
Correct answer: to intrude by
111
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Amrit felt a chill run down his spine as Mrityu gazed at him mid-conversation.
MCQ
Correct answer: glanced
112
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Leo Tolstoy wrote many stories for children.
MCQ
Correct answer: Many stories were written for children by Leo Tolstoy.
113
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Somebody paid the workers 2000 rupees.
MCQ
Correct answer: The workers were paid 2000 rupees.
114
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The business operates ________ the same way as the other businesses did.
MCQ
Correct answer: much
115
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. They said, "We were planning to visit you next week."
MCQ
Correct answer: They said that they had been planning to visit him the following week.
116
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence and forms a meaningful sentence. The first part 'He wrapped himself' is fixed. He wrapped himself / two sweatshirts (P) / with a blanket, (Q) / was wearing (R) / though he (S)
MCQ
Correct answer: Q, S, R, P
117
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. I shall be cook my favourite dish tonight for the party.
MCQ
Correct answer: I shall be cook
118
The following sentence contains four underlined words and are given as options. Identify the option that contains an error. They were sitting on the chairs in the class talking to each other when they entered in a heated argument.
MCQ
Correct answer: In
119
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Mutely
MCQ
Correct answer: Loudly
120
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. People think the government will change the economic policies.
MCQ
Correct answer: It is thought that the economic policies will be changed by the government.
121
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. When will you play the musical instrument in the event?
MCQ
Correct answer: When will the music instrument be played by you in the event?
122
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to replace the italicised word in the given sentence. I am astonished to see her mercurial demeanour in making any task a success.
MCQ
Correct answer: invariable
123
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. The father said, “Ramu, try again”.
MCQ
Correct answer: The father advised Ramu to try again.
124
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. Villagers / who approached the agriculture officer / are uneducated and poor.
MCQ
Correct answer: Villagers
125
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The experiment is being completed by the whole class.
MCQ
Correct answer: The whole class is completing the experiment.
126
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. So Mahesh is much sensitive, / we are very careful / when communicating with him / about his failures.
MCQ
Correct answer: So Mahesh is much sensitive,
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. Raghu did not get the job / because he did not have / experience enough for the post.
MCQ
Correct answer: experience enough for the post
128
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. He must be written to by us.
MCQ
Correct answer: We must write to him.
129
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. It was just an action in the nick of time that prepared all of us for further arrangements.
MCQ
Correct answer: Just in time
130
Identify the errors in the given sentence and choose the sentence that rectifies these errors. Doctor she spoke to at a exhibition was very knowledgeable. The medicines prescribed by him have proved excellent for my father.
MCQ
Correct answer: The doctor she spoke to at the exhibition was very knowledgeable. The medicines prescribed by him have proved excellent for my father.
131
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The enemy, even if it is a child, is a challenge and needs to be removed from his path.
MCQ
Correct answer: solution
132
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. While I was waiting for Asha for shopping, I spilled lemonade on my new trousers
MCQ
Correct answer: to shop
133
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. He said, “My mother will be here tomorrow.”
MCQ
Correct answer: He said that his mother would be there the next day.
134
Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom. Milk of human kindness
MCQ
Correct answer: Compassion
135
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. “Why is he crying?” he asked.
MCQ
Correct answer: He asked why he was crying.
136
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. His request was overlooked by the management.
MCQ
Correct answer: Considered
137
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To have sticky fingers
MCQ
Correct answer: To have a tendency to steal
138
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Mr. Suman opened the door.
MCQ
Correct answer: The door was opened by Mr. Suman.
139
Select the sentence that requires the article ‘the’.
MCQ
Correct answer: They share rent of the house equally.
140
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The bridge that connect the two sides of the city broke today.
MCQ
Correct answer: that connects
141
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Calling me a friend, Surjit Singh encouraged me and advised me not to lose heart.
MCQ
Correct answer: Surjit Singh said, “Cheer up, friend. Do not lose heart.”
142
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. His lecture was terse and interesting.
MCQ
Correct answer: short
143
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word segment in the given sentence. Take a lot of care in writing official letters because they leave a trail behind.
MCQ
Correct answer: a lasting impression
144
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The seven ________ for accreditation were presented in a seminar organised by the university.
MCQ
Correct answer: criteria
145
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The letter had been posted by me before I met him.
MCQ
Correct answer: I had posted the letter before I met him.
146
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Inquisitive
MCQ
Correct answer: Uninterested
147
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Abandon
MCQ
Correct answer: Desert
148
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Stones were thrown at the dog.
MCQ
Correct answer: They threw stones at the dog.
149
Change the sentence from direct speech to indirect speech: She said, “Don’t the children like the cake?”
MCQ
Correct answer: she asked me whether the children didn’t like the cake.
150
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. He said, “Alas! I am a ruined man.”
MCQ
Correct answer: He cried out with sorrow that he was a ruined man.
151
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. The manager said to the peon, “Why were you absent yesterday?”
MCQ
Correct answer: The manager asked the peon why he had been absent the previous day.
152
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Adult Education is a great step that must be taken by all the countries as it will __________ a lot of issues. The third world countries must especially work to make this happen so they can prosper.
MCQ
Correct answer: resolve
153
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. On the ball
MCQ
Correct answer: To be aware of any changes or developments and quick to react to them
154
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. A Himalayas stretch across / the north-east part / of India and pass / through many countries.
MCQ
Correct answer: A Himalayas stretch across
155
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. There ______ been too many incidents of thefts lately.
MCQ
Correct answer: have
156
Identify the segment that contains an error in the given sentence. Gandhi ji considered it wrongly to use unfair means even for fair ends.
MCQ
Correct answer: it wrongly
157
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. The boss said to the secretary, “Don’t forget to order A3 size paper.”
MCQ
Correct answer: The boss instructed the secretary not to forget to order A3 size paper.
158
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) Ask your employer for information on the child care scheme. (B) If the employer does not contribute to the costs, the government will do so. (C) The employers of both parents are expected to contribute to child care. (D) The Government policy on child care was designed as a welfare scheme for citizens.
MCQ
Correct answer: DCAB
159
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Call it a day
MCQ
Correct answer: To decide to stop doing something
160
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in indirect speech. “I have not completed the assignment yet,” the student admitted.
MCQ
Correct answer: The student admitted that he/she hadn’t completed the assignment yet.
161
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. I shared a clipping of myself dead-lifting and doing back squats.
MCQ
Correct answer: A clipping of myself doing dead-lifting and back squats was shared by me.
162
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Made his mark
MCQ
Correct answer: To distinguish himself
163
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. It may seem __________ that the hours of women’s chores at home have not declined inspite of the availability of many appliances (gas, electric ranges, washing machines, etc.)
MCQ
Correct answer: perplexing
164
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Tom said that he had a strange experience the day before.
MCQ
Correct answer: Tom said, “I had a strange experience yesterday.”
165
Select the correct version of the following sentence. He would be meet us next week.
MCQ
Correct answer: He will be meeting us next week.
166
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 paintings of Sayed Haider Raza blended (Q) considered as one of the (R) foremost pioneers of Indian modern art (S) parisian modernism with the colours of Indian Rajput art
MCQ
Correct answer: Q, R, P, S
167
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. O) arid deserts P) from lush forests to Q) hikers encountered diverse ecosystems R) trekking through the wilderness
MCQ
Correct answer: RQPO
168
Select the word segment that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the sentence meaningfully. (Everyone carefully were trying to) reason with the CEO regarding the need for work- life balance during the upcoming festivals.
MCQ
Correct answer: Everyone was carefully trying to
169
Identify the error in the following sentence. I always love to eat snacks at the evening.
MCQ
Correct answer: at
170
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word. Sarika’s husband had been undergoing vicissitudes in his fortune since 2002.
MCQ
Correct answer: tribulations
171
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: are
172
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: remarkable
173
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: Nonetheless
174
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: notable
175
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: a whimper
176
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: biggest
177
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: occur
178
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: causes
179
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: looks
180
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: variety
181
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
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Correct answer: intolerable
182
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: up
183
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: relentlessly
184
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: smashing
185
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: outspread
186
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: propounded
187
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: numeral
188
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: many
189
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: paving
190
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: foundation
191
What does the French term ‘Je ne sais quoi’ mean?
MCQ
Correct answer: I know not what
192
The central theme of the passage is ___________.
MCQ
Correct answer: beauty is indefinable but can be felt and experienced
193
Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?
MCQ
Correct answer: Physical beauty is more impressive than inner beauty.
194
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Intriguing
MCQ
Correct answer: Boring
195
Select an appropriate title for the passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: Beauty is what strikes the soul
196
What is the main cause of plastic bag pollution?
MCQ
Correct answer: Their widespread use and slow degradation
197
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Contaminate
MCQ
Correct answer: Purify
198
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT an effect of plastic bag pollution on the environment?
MCQ
Correct answer: Air pollution
199
Identify the structure of the passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: Descriptive
200
Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
MCQ
Correct answer: The Causes and Effects of Plastic Bag Pollution