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SSC Stenographer 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 11 Dec, 2024 Shift 3) (English)
SSC Stenographer 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 11 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
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
2
Given below is a statement followed by two conclusions I and II. Study the statement carefully and decide which Conclusion/s is/are definitely true. Statement: M ≥ N > O ≥ P = W; X ≥ O > Y Conclusion I: M > X Conclusion II: W < Y
MCQ
Correct answer: Neither Conclusion I nor II is true.
3
Town T is to the south of town U. Town V is to the east of town T. Town X is to the north of town V. Town Y is to the north of town X. Town Z is to the west of town Y. What can be the position of town Z with respect to town T?
MCQ
Correct answer: North
4
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the signs and to balance the given equation. (87 63) 6 1 * 5
MCQ
Correct answer: − ÷ + =
5
Select the numbers from among the given options that can replace the question marks (?) in the same sequence and make the series logically complete. 24, 31, 22, 33, ?, 35, ?, 37
MCQ
Correct answer: 20, 18
6
Identify the figure that closely resembles with the missing part of the given figure pattern.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
7
Four words are EQUATION, MATHS, WINTER and RAIN. When counted from the left, if every fourth letter in each of the above words is changed to the previous letter in the English alphabetical order, how many words thus formed will have no letter appearing more than once?
MCQ
Correct answer: Four
8
Select the pair from among the given options that is analogous to the given pair. 18 : 325 12 : 145 (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
MCQ
Correct answer: 16 : 257
9
Four number-sets have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number-set that is different.(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: (12 : 46)
10
Which figure should replace the question mark (?) if the following series were to be continued?
MCQ
Correct answer: AK
11
Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pairs of numbers. 2513 − 20; 4213 − 18
MCQ
Correct answer: 3122 − 14
12
In a certain code language, 'ROAD' is coded as TRCG and 'STOP' is coded as UWQS. How will 'BOOK' be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: DRQN
13
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 29, 174, 179, ?, 719, 1438
MCQ
Correct answer: 716
14
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?
MCQ
Correct answer: PUR
15
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 11
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: No letter is an alphabet. All alphabets are words. Conclusions: I. All words can never be letters. II. All letters being words is a possibility.
MCQ
Correct answer: Both conclusions I and II follow
17
E is the mother of L. G is the father of H. L is the sister of D. H is the sister of E. D is the son of A. How is H related to A?
MCQ
Correct answer: Wife’s sister
18
Which two numbers (not digits) and which two signs should be interchanged to make the following equation correct? 24 ÷ 3 × 2 + 8 - 18 = 21
MCQ
Correct answer: 3, 8 and -,+
19
Select the option that will replace the question mark (?) in the given figure to complete the pattern.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
20
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 4, 8, 9, 27, 16, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 64
21
Six students are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Diya is sitting second to the left of Arjun. Pawan is sitting second to the right of Bhim. Kapil is sitting second to the left of Diya. Diya is an immediate neighbour of both Pawan and Ram. Who is the immediate neighbour of both Pawan and Bhim?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kapil
22
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 3]
23
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 31, 16, 17, ?, 56, 142.5
MCQ
Correct answer: 27
24
Select the pair which is related to each other in the same way as the following – 13:676 6:144 (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: 8:256
25
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? SBRJ, UEVO, WHZT, ?, ANHD
MCQ
Correct answer: YKDY
26
Suresh is now 19 years old and in college. Since he was a 5-year-old, he stayed in a hostel and is now coming back home after 14 long years. His parents have texted him the direction from the railway station to his house. See the below text message sent to Suresh by his parents and answer the following question accordingly. “When you step out of the railway station, you are facing north. Take a right and drive 4 km, you will see a T-point/junction. Take a right and drive 2 km. There will be a roundabout with four roads. Take the second left from the round-about and drive 1 km. Take a right and drive 3 km. Take a left and drive 2 km. You will find our house at the front. Come home fast.” How many kilometres did Suresh drive to reach his home from the railway station?
MCQ
Correct answer: 12
27
A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting around a circular table facing the centre(but not necessarily in the same order). F is sitting second to the left of A. E is an immediate neighbour of F. C sits second to the right of D. B sits to the immediate left of E. Who is sitting second to the left of B?
MCQ
Correct answer: A
28
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. 125 : 625 :: 343 : ? :: 221 : 721 (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: 843
29
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 dahlias are lilies. All sunflowers are lilies. Some dahlias are hibiscus. Conclusions: I. Some sunflowers are not dahlias. II. Some hibiscuses are not lilies. III. Some lilies are hibiscus.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion III follows.
30
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? 4 × 3 ÷ 6 + 2 – 8 = 10 + 2 × 3 ÷ 5 – 18
MCQ
Correct answer: 4 and 8; + and ÷
31
In this question, 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 conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the statements. Statements: All stones are pebbles. Some stones are gems. Conclusions: I. All gems are pebbles. II. Some pebbles are stones.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows.
32
Two different positions of the same die are shown below. What is the number on the face opposite to the one having 1?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
33
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) Bigotry : Hatred :: Fanaticism : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Intolerance
34
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: HEIS
35
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? YTUQ, XVRU, ?, VZLC, UBIG
MCQ
Correct answer: WXOY
36
Select the number that will come in the place of the question mark(?), if ‘+’ and ‘ – ‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 13 ÷ 145 × 29 – 69 + 13 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 121
37
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 0.19 : 0.0019 :: 2.02 : ? (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: 0.0202
38
What will be the day of the week on 13th January 2076?
MCQ
Correct answer: Monday
39
If + means ×, × means −, − means ÷, and ÷ means +, what will be the value of the given expression? 36 + 10 – 2 × 18 ÷ 8
MCQ
Correct answer: 170
40
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 4]
41
In a certain code language, 'FIRE' is coded as 38 and 'WATER' is coded as 67. How will 'FOREST' be coded in the same language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 83
42
What was the day of the week on 22 October 1979?
MCQ
Correct answer: Monday
43
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. (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.) HORSE : GNQRD :: ANIMAL : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: ZMHLZK
44
Select the triad from among the given options that is analogous to the given triad. 198 – 297 – 594
MCQ
Correct answer: 369 – 576 – 747
45
Ravi and Raghu are brothers. Raju is the father of Raghu. Shyam is the brother of Tushar. Shyam is also the mother's brother of Ravi. How is Shyam related to Raju?
MCQ
Correct answer: Wife's brother
46
Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? QRT, SVR, UZP, WDN, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: YHL
47
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: All stones are chairs. Some chairs are dogs. Conclusions: 1. All dogs are stones. 2. At least some dogs are chairs.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion 2 follow
48
K, L, M, W, X, Y and Z scored different marks in an exam. K scored more than both L and W but less than Y. X scored less than only Y. Neither L nor M scored the lowest marks. Z scored more than L but less than M. K scored more than M. Who scored the third-lowest marks?
MCQ
Correct answer: Z
49
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 287, 276, 265, 254, 243, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 232
Section 2
General Awareness
47 questions
Section Test
50
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘−’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘+’ and ‘+’ means ‘−’? 9 × 4 + 5 − 2 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
51
Who among the following is the Padma Shri 2022 awardee Kuchipudi dancer credited with reviving the Kakatiyam dance form?
MCQ
Correct answer: Padmaja Reddy
52
Which of the following sites would be suitable for observing the architecture of the Harappan civilisation?
MCQ
Correct answer: Banawali
53
‘Kanchenjunga’ and ‘K2’ are names of ___________.
MCQ
Correct answer: mountain peaks
54
‘Kabuli Bagh Mosque’ of Panipat was constructed by which Mughal ruler?
MCQ
Correct answer: Babur
55
Right to Education has been given in which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution?
MCQ
Correct answer: Article 21A
56
Which of the following regarding the trophic levels is INCORRECT?
MCQ
Correct answer: Omnivores – Fungus
57
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Not Only The Things That Have Happened’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mridula Koshy
58
Which of the following has the highest density?
MCQ
Correct answer: Solid
59
Which of the below mentioned elements occurs when the government’s revenue expenditure is more than its revenue receipts?
MCQ
Correct answer: Revenue Deficit
60
‘Senani’, ‘Kulapa’ and ‘Gramani’ are some of the functionaries mentioned primarily in which Veda?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rigveda
61
Trishulganga is a stream of the river:
MCQ
Correct answer: Gandak
62
The first National Games, on the line of Olympics, were held in ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: New Delhi
63
RK Narayan is the author of which pair of novels from the given alternatives?
MCQ
Correct answer: ‘The English Teacher’ and ‘Waiting for the Mahatma’
64
Which of the following is the novel written by Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar?
MCQ
Correct answer: My Father’s Garden
65
Who built the Jaisalmer fort in 1156 AD?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rawal Jaisal
66
According to the Census of India 2011, which state has the largest number of Muslim population?
MCQ
Correct answer: Uttar Pradesh
67
Which of the following states have witnessed effective implementation of land reform measures?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kerala and West Bengal
68
Choose the INCORRECT statement about lichens.
MCQ
Correct answer: Fungi and cyanobacteria both lives in lichens independently.
69
Pankaj Advani won his 25th World Title in October 2022 at _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: Kuala Lumpur
70
The 36th National Games were inaugurated in _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Ahmedabad
71
Which of the following Acts had provided the establishment of the Federal Court in British India?
MCQ
Correct answer: The Government of India Act, 1935
72
Saga Dawa celebrated by Buddhist communities falls between which two months?
MCQ
Correct answer: May and June
73
What did the rulers of Vijayanagara call themselves?
MCQ
Correct answer: Raya
74
Kamala Lakshmi Narayanan is recognised all over the world as the foremost proponent of ________, a southern Indian classical dance form that combines artistic expression with rhythmic footwork.
MCQ
Correct answer: Bharatanatyam
75
Who among the following was the first to describe the nucleus as a cell organelle?
MCQ
Correct answer: Robert Brown
76
The Aryans are considered to represent a linguistic group speaking which of the following groups of languages?
MCQ
Correct answer: Indo-European
77
Warm days and cold nights is characteristic of which season in Northern India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Winter season
78
The Golden Quadrilateral is a project of Government of India which is related to _______.
MCQ
Correct answer: Highways
79
Who introduced the term ‘triads’ in the classification of elements?
MCQ
Correct answer: Johann Dobereiner
80
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Nectar in a Sieve’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kamala Markandaya
81
Who among the following was NOT one of the founders of the Ahrar Movement in British India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
82
Identify a structure found in the form of vesicles, tubules and lamellae.
MCQ
Correct answer: Mesosomes
83
The Asian Football Cup is held once in _________.
MCQ
Correct answer: 4 years
84
Which of the following is an impact of globalisation on India's trade?
MCQ
Correct answer: It has increased the volume and diversity of trade
85
Who among the following is known for playing the Mridangam?
MCQ
Correct answer: RV Raghavan
86
Under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, the maximum premium payable by the farmers will be _________ for annual commercial crops.
MCQ
Correct answer: 5%
87
What was the contribution of the agriculture sector to the GDP in 1950?
MCQ
Correct answer: 67.5%
88
According to the Census of India 2011, among the seven sister states, which state has the highest literacy rate?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mizoram
89
_________ are circular and biconcave for easy passage through blood capillaries and to transport oxygen.
MCQ
Correct answer: Red blood cells
90
Identify an element that does NOT belong to period 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: Lithium
91
Which of the following is a popular Thanksgiving festival of Meghalaya?
MCQ
Correct answer: Chad Laho
92
Chitti Babu is a well-known ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Veena player
93
Which of the following is the best indicator of the borrowings of the Government?
MCQ
Correct answer: Fiscal deficit
94
In March 2023, who took charge as the 28th Controller General of Accounts (CGA) of Ministry of Finance of the Government of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: SS Dubey
95
Choose the INCORRECT statement.
MCQ
Correct answer: Frogs have four-chambered heart.
96
Section 56 (2) (vii b) in the Income Tax Act is referred to as:
MCQ
Correct answer: Angel Tax
Section 3
English Comprehension
104 questions
Section Test
97
In which year was the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports Patiala established?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1961
98
Which of the following is NOT included in the State Executive?
MCQ
Correct answer: Attorney General of India
99
The Arya Samaj was founded by Dayanand Saraswati in which of the following years?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1875
100
Who gave the expanding universe hypothesis?
MCQ
Correct answer: Edwin Hubble
101
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. Ammu said, “How brilliant I am!”
MCQ
Correct answer: Ammu exclaimed that she was brilliant.
102
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. This book is written by a famous author named G.H. Sullivan.
MCQ
Correct answer: unknown
103
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. A courage gives / enormous strength to people / to fight for what they want.
MCQ
Correct answer: A courage gives
104
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Spending quality time with friends and family is also _________ to have a healthy daily routine. These happy moments release happy hormones in the body.
MCQ
Correct answer: obligatory
105
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. Ram said, “I watched football.”
MCQ
Correct answer: Ram said that he had watched football.
106
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. Mohan said, “I shall go as soon as it is possible.”
MCQ
Correct answer: Mohan said that he would go as soon as it was possible.
107
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. A city on a hill ___________ be hidden.
MCQ
Correct answer: cannot
108
The following sentence has been divided into five segments. The first segment has no error. Select the option that has the segment with the grammatical error. It began / to rain / as soon as / she steps out of / the movie theatre.
MCQ
Correct answer: she steps out of
109
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Srikar had been promised good support by Mahitha.
MCQ
Correct answer: Mahitha had promised good support to Srikar.
110
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The interviewers were asking difficult questions.
MCQ
Correct answer: Difficult questions were being asked by the interviewers.
111
Substitute the underlined word-segment with the most appropriate idiom. Lack of funds is the main obstacle for the company’s growth.
MCQ
Correct answer: stumbling block
112
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. Meera wanted to prove to those around her that she was not a fair-weather friend.
MCQ
Correct answer: Unreliable friend in difficult times
113
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Mrs. Sandhaya teaches us English.
MCQ
Correct answer: English is taught to us by Mrs. Sandhaya.
114
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Banish
MCQ
Correct answer: Deport
115
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The couple was trolled by everyone.
MCQ
Correct answer: Everyone trolled the couple.
116
Select the most appropriate option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The helper threw the trash in the dustbin.
MCQ
Correct answer: The trash was thrown in the dustbin by the helper.
117
Select the alternative from the given options that best expresses the same sentence in active/passive voice. How did you pay the bill?
MCQ
Correct answer: How was the bill paid by you?
118
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. Mr. Arun had / written the letter / before the manager arrived.
MCQ
Correct answer: No error
119
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. The traveller asked the owner if he could stay in that tavern. The peasant replied that he could.
MCQ
Correct answer: The traveller said, “Can I stay in this tavern?” The peasant replied, “You can.”
120
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment without changing its meaning in the given sentence. He gave his heart and soul to make the entire show a success.
MCQ
Correct answer: entire energy and effort
121
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Divine
MCQ
Correct answer: Celestial
122
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Virtue’ from the given sentence. Every person's actions have an innate power that determines the appropriate reward o r punishment in addition to a moral value that produces merit or demerit.
MCQ
Correct answer: demerit
123
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Enrage
MCQ
Correct answer: Infuriate
124
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. My aunt said that they had shifted to a new house.
MCQ
Correct answer: “We have shifted to a new house,” said my aunt.
125
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. When a beggar appeared, / I offered him / an one rupee coin / but he did not take it.
MCQ
Correct answer: an one rupee coin
126
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. They said that they were practising for the next annual function.
MCQ
Correct answer: They said, “We are practising for the next annual function.”
127
Parts of sentences are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful paragraph. The first part 'R.' is fixed. R. Mahatma Gandhi led a long struggle against untouchability A. Dr B R Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution, belonged to the lower B. Such as entry into temples and public places C. And worked for the welfare of the so called lower castes D. Caste and made many efforts to secure basic rights for them
MCQ
Correct answer: CADB
128
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The Warrens are __________ their house by the end of this month.
MCQ
Correct answer: going to shift
129
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Radha and Sheela have been knowing each other since they were children.
MCQ
Correct answer: have known each other
130
Select the most appropriate option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. She said, “I cannot call you at this time.”
MCQ
Correct answer: She said that she could not call me at that time.
131
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Mr. Varun had answered all the questions.
MCQ
Correct answer: All the questions had been answered by Mr. Varun.
132
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. John is really / good in / playing / the piano.
MCQ
Correct answer: good in
133
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. Ron always blows his own trumpet by mentioning his academic achievements.
MCQ
Correct answer: To talk proudly about one’s success
134
If there is an error in the given sentence, choose the correct answer from the options without changing the tense. One of the four options has same response as the original sentence, which can be chosen in case of agreement with the original sentence . I will have been studying English for three years by the end of this course.
MCQ
Correct answer: I will have been studying English for three years by the end of this course.
135
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Are they watching the programmes?
MCQ
Correct answer: Are the programmes being watched by them?
136
Select the most appropriate option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Do not mind Hari’s insulting words.
MCQ
Correct answer: Let not Hari’s insulting words be minded.
137
The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the segment with the grammatical error. Radha climbed the / ladder cautious, / but she fell off / despite being careful.
MCQ
Correct answer: ladder cautious,
138
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Our crops depend on the rainy season. Before the monsoon begins, farmers in communities begin their work in the fields. They irrigate their grounds and grow a variety of crops __________ for this season using the natural water supply.
MCQ
Correct answer: appropriate
139
Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Today's managers’ meeting has given me a lot to think about as I decide whether or not to stay with this company.
MCQ
Correct answer: food for thought
140
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. He said, “I am going to the party tonight.”
MCQ
Correct answer: He said that he was going to the party that night.
141
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Sachin and Sehwag are / great batsmen / but the former is greater / than latter.
MCQ
Correct answer: than latter
142
Select the most appropriate form of the bracketed verb in the following sentence to fill in the blank. If only we ________(has) started earlier, we would be there now.
MCQ
Correct answer: had
143
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Our environment is facing a severe crisis like never before. Any recklessness in this regard could prove ________ to life on Earth.
MCQ
Correct answer: fatal
144
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. He said that it would be fun if I could join.
MCQ
Correct answer: He said, “It will be fun if you can join.”
145
The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. Shyamali is / very / careful for / her health.
MCQ
Correct answer: careful for
146
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. Whether she wishes to relocate to Mumbai or continues to live here are her personal decisions.
MCQ
Correct answer: is her personal decision
147
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Anya was a empath and had accurate intuitions regarding other people’s feelings.
MCQ
Correct answer: was an empath
148
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank. We are blessed with a prudent house keeper, but cursed with an ________ house master.
MCQ
Correct answer: indiscreet
149
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The telephone was invented by Graham Bell in the second half of the 18th Century.
MCQ
Correct answer: Graham Bell invented the telephone in the second half of the 18th Century.
150
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Siraj threw a stone to destroy the _______ built by the bird in a tree.
MCQ
Correct answer: nest
151
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The detective's astute observations led to the discovery of crucial evidence, unlike his oblivious partner.
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Correct answer: idiotic
152
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. The committee’s decision / have been / a topic / of controversy.
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Correct answer: have been
153
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. A dam is a barrier that stops the flow of water and results in the creation of a ___________ .
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Correct answer: reservoir
154
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute (replace) the bracketed segment in the following sentence. I look forward (see) you soon.
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Correct answer: to seeing
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Accelerate
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Correct answer: Downsize
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. Rathan said, “I have written a poem.”
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Correct answer: Rathan said that he had written a poem.
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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. Nowadays, society has become corrupted by cunning, manipulative and toxic people. b. The responsibility should be taken by mentally strong people. c .There lies a responsibility for others to make society a better place to live in. d. Being robust, they can devote their time or resources to change noxious individuals.
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Correct answer: acbd
158
Identify the error in the following sentence. The police are searching about the missing jewellery.
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Correct answer: about
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. These days most of the researchers conduct research with the help of internet.
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Correct answer: These days the research is conducted with the help of internet by most of the researchers.
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Get your act together
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Correct answer: Get organised and work efficiently
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. The traffic police told me that I couldn’t park my two-wheeler there.
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Correct answer: The traffic police said to me, " You can’t park your two-wheeler here.”
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Who is making such a loud noise?
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Correct answer: By whom is such a loud noise being made?
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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: by the doctor to drink B: the lady was compelled C: such a vile medicine that D: but killed by him E: she was all
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Correct answer: BACED
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. Your silly tricks will not impress me.
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Correct answer: impact
165
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Curiosity
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Correct answer: Indifference
166
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Stretch
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Correct answer: Lessen
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Identify the errors in the given sentence and choose the sentence that rectifies these errors. The boy you met on an train last night was quite impressed by you. He has expressed his wish to work under you.
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Correct answer: The boy you met on the train last night was quite impressed by you. He has expressed his wish to work under you.
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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) This is book/ (b) you are/ (c) searching for./ (d) No error
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Correct answer: a
169
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The tree lost many of its ___________ in the heavy rain and storm.
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Correct answer: branches
170
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. The tourist said, “Wow! what a wonderful view.”
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Correct answer: The tourist exclaimed with joy that it was a wonderful view.
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: over
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: awakened
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: Branches
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: brought
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: stretched out
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: breeding
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: Many
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: autonomous
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: own
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: hand
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: devastated
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: protected
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: threatening
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: undertaking
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: safeguard
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Correct answer: most
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: carry
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Correct answer: under
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Correct answer: Therefore
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: station
191
Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
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Correct answer: Monkeying Around: A Tale of Mischief and Pranks
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Unsuspecting
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Correct answer: Wary
193
Identify the tone of the passage.
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Correct answer: Humorous
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What did the elephants do to teach the monkeys a lesson?
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Correct answer: They started shaking the tree with all their might.
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What can be inferred about the monkeys’ behaviour after the incident with the elephants?
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Correct answer: They only play less harmful pranks.
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word from the passage. Hostile
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Correct answer: Warlike
197
The passage talks about two groups of people: one which was peaceful by nature and one which wasn’t. List them in that order.
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Correct answer: Arawaks and Caribs
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Which two groups of people settled in the island after 1600 AD?
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Correct answer: The French and the Dutch
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word in the context of the passage. Intriguing
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Correct answer: Boring
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Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
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Correct answer: The Arawaks first arrived at Saint Maarten around 1000 AD.