SSC CHSL - Vidhyarthi Darpan

SSC CHSL Tier-I 20 October 2020 Shift-II Previous Year Paper

SSC CHSL 20th October 2020 Shift-2

English Language (Basic Knowledge)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 1 Identify the segment in the given sentence which contains the grammatical error. Soni take her daughter to the park in the evening in a stroller.

(A) to the park

(B) in a stroller

(C) Soni take her daughter

(D) in the evening

Answer: (C)

Q. 2 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

(A) Unpretensious

(B) Recurrent

(C) Dilemma

(D) Excellence

Answer: (A)

Q. 3 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

A type of magic in which spirits, especially evil ones, are used to make things happen

(A) Chemistry

(B) Sorcery

(C) Mimicry

(D) Alchemy

Answer: (B)

Q. 4 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence.

We must not take the future for granted; rather, we should enjoy the ______ joys of our humdrum lives.

(A) habitual

(B) average

(C) everyday

(D) future

Answer: (C)

Instructions

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

One of the reasons we fail to talk convincingly about climate change is that we present it as something “out there”. We (1)______ to make it clear (2)______ it’s linked to (3)______ daily decisions, such as walking (4)______ driving, and not talk about it in (5)______ of abstractions.

Q. 5 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

(A) keep

(B) use

(C) need

(D) know

Answer: (C)

Q. 6 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

(A) that

(B) so

(C) if

(D) then

Answer: (A)

Q. 7 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

(A) our

(B) much

(C) their

(D) those

Answer: (A)

Q. 8 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

(A) never

(B) before

(C) or

(D) also

Answer: (C)

Q. 9 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

(A) voices

(B) words

(C) terms

(D) things

Answer: (C)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 10 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.

The book’s page seem to have been torn by someone.

(A) The book’s page seems

(B) The page of the book has seem

(C) The page of the book was seems

(D) No improvement

Answer: (A)

Q. 11 Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

Ashutosh kept a stiff upper lip even when he was reprimanded in the presence of clients.

(A) behaved insolently

(B) kept shouting

(C) remained expressionless

(D) started sniggering

Answer: (C)

Q. 12 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

APEX

(A) Base

(B) Pinnacle

(C) Asset

(D) Force

Answer: (A)

Q. 13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

MOTIF

(A) Purpose

(B) Reason

(C) Creation

(D) Design

Answer: (D)

Q. 14 Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. Have you heard the news that Hema is looking for greener pastures?

(A) was feeling rejected

(B) has been fired

(C) exploring new opportunities

(D) has been transferred

Answer: (C)

Q. 15 Select the option that is the direct form of the given sentence.

Explaining her work she said that she made films for posterity to remember.

(A) Explaining her work, she said, “She makes films for posterity to remember.”

(B) Explaining her work, she said, “I will make the films that will remember posterity.”

(C) Explaining her work, she said, “She made films for posterity to remember.”

(D) Explaining her work, she said, “I make films for posterity to remember.”

Answer: (D)

Q. 16 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.

(A) The father then wanted his son to pick him up at four in the afternoon so that they could go home together.

(B) A teenager had just passed his driving test and was eager to drive his father’s car.

(C) He asked his son to drop him at a place that was some 18 miles from home before he took the car for servicing.

(D) His father agreed.

(A) BCAD

(B) ADBC

(C) CBAD

(D) BDCA

Answer: (D)

Q. 17 Identify the segment in the given sentence which contains the grammatical error.

The wedding reception will be hosted in Mumbai at a late date.

(A) will be hosted

(B) at a late date

(C) The wedding reception

(D) in Mumbai

Answer: (B)

Q. 18 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

A deep fissure in the earth’s surface

(A) Chasm

(B) Tremor

(C) Earthquake

(D) Volcano

Answer: (A)

Q. 19 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

ACCRUE

(A) Spread

(B) Collect

(C) Range

(D) Variety

Answer: (B)

Q. 20 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.

(A) In reality, however, we exist in compartments, separated by walls of caste, religion, and geography.

(B) But we find that ignorance levels are growing as well because the rate at which we are accumulating information is not commensurate with the rate at which our awareness is growing.

(C)Technologically we live in a borderless world.

(D) Another paradox is that we take pride in describing ourselves as a knowledge-based society.

(A) ABDC

(B) CBAD

(C) CADB

(D) BADC

Answer: C

Q. 21 Select the option that is the passive form of the given sentence.

This book explores the secret of leading a long and meaningful life.

(A) The secret of leading a long and meaningful life is explored in this book.

(B) The secret of leading a long and meaningful life was being explored by this book.

(C) The secret of leading a long and meaningful life have been explored by this book.

(D) The secret of leading a long and meaningful life had been explored by this book.

Answer: (A)

Q. 22 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.

Have you got confirmation of the receipt of the donation?

(A) Did you got confirmation

(B) No improvement

(C) Have you get confirmation

(D) Has you got confirmations

Answer: (B)

Q. 23 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

EXPUNGE

(A) Deplete

(B) Remove

(C) Insert

(D) Exhaust

Answer: (C)

Q. 24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence.

A literature festival on the beach: With waves crashing on the beach, the Kerala Literature Festival got ______ in Kozhikode with a range of panel discussions in English and Malayalam.

(A) apart

(B) underway

(C) away

(D) wayward

Answer: (B)

Q. 25 Select the correctly spelt word.

(A) Squirrell

(B) Exquiste

(C) Recquirement

(D) Acquaintance

Answer: (D)

General Intelligence

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 26 Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes.

Physics, Science, Biology, Zoology

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

Physics, Biology comes under Science and Zoology comes under Biology.

∴ The Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the given classes is

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 27 In a certain code language, DEAF is written as ‘HJGM’. How will CALM be written as in that language?

(A) E B X Y

(B) F B X Y

(C) G F R T

(D) G C Y Z

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

Given, DEAF is written as HJGM in the code language

The logic here is

Similarly,

∴ CALM is written as GFRT in code language

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 28 G is the grandfather of S. B has only two sons E and F. A and B are the only sons of G. Who is the father of S?

(A) A

(B) B

(C) E

(D) F

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

According to the problem, the family tree is

∴ (A) is the father of S

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 29 Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words.

Distance : Kilometers

(A) Volume : Liters

(B) Bushel : Corn

(C) Fame : Television

(D) Weight : Scale

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Distance is measured in Kilometers. Similarly, Volume is measured in Liters.

∴ Volume and Liters share the same relationship as Distance and Kilometers.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 30 Four number-sets have been given below, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number-set that is different from the rest.

(A) (84, 116, 181)

(B) (44, 89, 179)

(C) (71, 108, 182)

(D) (35, 81, 173)

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

(84, 116, 181) ⟶ 116 – 84 = 32 and 181 – 116 = 65

(44, 89, 179) ⟶ 89 – 44 = 45 and 179 – 89 = 90

(71, 108, 182) ⟶ 108 – 71 = 37 and 182 – 108 = 74

(35, 81, 173) ⟶ 81 – 35 = 46 and 173 – 81 = 92

The difference between third and second number is twice the difference between second and first number except in (84, 116, 181).

∴ (84, 116, 181) is the different one among the given number number-sets.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 31 What will be the value of ‘a + b’ in the following equation?

[4 (3 + {9 × 6 ÷ 3 + {12 ÷ (1 ÷ 1 × 3)}})] = 5a × 2b

(A) 5

(B) 6

(C) 7

(D) 4

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

[4 (3 + {9 × 6 ÷ 3 + {12 ÷ (1 ÷ 1 × 3)}})] = 5a × 2b

⇒ [4 (3 + {9 × 6 ÷ 3 + {12 ÷ (1 × 3)}})] = 5a × 2b

⇒ [4 (3 + {9 × 6 ÷ 3 + {12 ÷ 3}})] = 5a × 2b

⇒ [4 (3 + {9 × 6 ÷ 3 + 4})] = 5a × 2b

⇒ [4 (3 + {9 × 2 + 4})] = 5a × 2b

⇒ [4 (3 + {18 + 4})] = 5a × 2b

⇒ [4 (3 + 22)] = 5a × 2b

⇒ [4 (25)] = 5a × 2b

⇒ 100 = 5a × 2b

⇒ 25 × 4 = 5a × 2b

⇒ 52 × 22 = 5a × 2b

Comparing both sides, a = 2 and b = 2

∴ a + b = 2 + 2 = 4

Hence, the correct answer is Option (D)

Q. 32 The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

When the paper is unfolded first to the right, a dark semi circle will form on the top of the top left quadrant and circles are placed similarly in the right part of the top left quadrant.

When the paper is unfolded further, the pattern of cutting will be similar in the remaining three quadrants as shown below

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 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.

132 : 156 : : 462 : ?

(A) 505

(B) 484

(C) 503

(D) 506

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

The logic here is

11 × 12 = 132

12 × 13 = 156

Similarly,

21 × 22 = 462

Fourth number = 22 × 23 = 506

∴ 506 is related to 462 in the same way 156 is related to 132.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (D)

Q. 34 Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd one.

(A) Nuclear Fuel

(B) Coal

(C) Natural Gas

(D) Biomass

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Coal, Natural Gas, Biomass are natural fuels whereas Nuclear fuels are not natural fuels.

∴ Nuclear fuels is the different one among the given words.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 35 Read the given statements carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, decide which of the given conclusions is correct based on the statements.

Statements:

1. Ram goes to mathematics class on Monday.

2. He attends literature classes on Friday.

3. He goes to guitar classes the day before he goes to history classes.

4. He attends history classes 2 days before literature classes.

(A) Ram goes to guitar classes on Tuesday.

(B) Ram goes to guitar classes on Sunday.

(C) Ram goes to guitar classes on Saturday.

(D) Ram attends history classes on Saturday.

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Ram attends literature classes on Friday.

He attends history classes 2 days before literature classes.

⇒ Ram attends history classes on Wednesday.

He goes to guitar classes the day before he goes to history classes.

⇒ Ram goes to guitar classes on Tuesday.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 36 Find the number of squares in the following figure.

(A) 12

(B) 17

(C) 13

(D) 16

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

The different squares in the given figure is ACTZ, ABMJ, CBMP, TYMJ, ZYMP, DFWU, DEMK, FEMO, UZMK, WZMO, IGVQ, IHML, GHMN, VSMN, QSML, JBPY, KEOZ

∴ The number of squares in the given figure = 17

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 37 Select the option figure that can replace the question mark in the following series.

Answer: (B)

Q. 38 Select the correct sequence of the following words (based on inside to outside of the reproductive system of a flower).

1. Ovary

2. Stigma

3. Ovule

4. Petal

(A) 3, 2, 1, 4

(B) 4, 3, 2, 1

(C) 3, 1, 2, 4

(D) 2, 1, 3, 4

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

Ovule is the inner part of the flower which is inside Ovary. Stigma will be above the Ovary in the flower. Petal is the outside part of the flower.

∴ The sequence of the words based on inside to outside of the reproductive system of a flower is Ovule, Ovary, Stigma, Petal Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 39 A person is employed to a company on salary of ₹ 6,000 per month. Through out the year, he remained absent from work for 15 days. If ₹ 200 gets deducted for every single holiday, then how much money will he earn at the end of the year ?

(A) ₹ 72,000

(B) ₹ 70,000

(C) ₹ 69,000

(D) ₹ 75,000

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

Salary of the person per month = ₹ 6,000

6000 × 12

Salary of the person per year = = ₹ 72,000

Deduction for 1 holiday = ₹ 200

15 × 200

Deduction for 15 holidays = = ₹ 3,000

∴ Money earned by the person at the end of the year = 72000 – 3000 = ₹ 69,000

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 40 Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.

Longest day : June :: Shortest day : ?

(A) December

(B) February

(C) January

(D) November

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Longest day will be in the month of June and Shortest day will be in the month of December.

∴ December is related to Shortest day in the same way June is related to Longest day.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 41 In certain code language, BOOK is coded as 139 and PEN is coded as 302. How will COPY be coded as in that language?

(A) 2547

(B) 167

(C) 2822

(D) 279

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

Given, BOOK is coded as 139 and PEN is coded as 302 in the code language

K + (B) = 13 and K – (B) = 9

P + N = 30 and P – N = 2

The code for word is the combination of sum and difference of values of first and last letters of the word. Similarly, for COPY

Y + (C) = 28 and Y – (C) = 22

∴ COPY is coded as 2822 in the code language

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 42 Select the option in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed)

Answer: (D)

Q. 43 In a certain code language, MENTION is written as NEITNOM. How will PATTERN be written as in that language?

(A) LSOIANN

(B) RESWNDU

(C) DOEECTS

(D) NAETTRP

Answer: (D)

Q. 44 Select the box (figures 1 to 4) that can be formed by folding the given sheet along the lines.

(A) Only figures 3 and 4

(B) Only figures 1 and 2

(C) Only figures 1, 3 and 4

(D) Only figure 2

Answer: (C)

Q. 45 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right side of the figure.

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

When the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure,

The facing of the figure to the left and right direction changes to the opposite direction in the mirror image(left facing changes to right and vice versa). There won’t be change in shape of the figure.

The black part at the top right of the figure will be at the top left in the mirror image.

The black part at the bottom left of the figure will be at the bottom right in the mirror image.

∴ The mirror image of the given figure is

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 46 Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.

14 : 182 :: 22 : ?

(A) 244

(B) 482

(C) 462

(D) 444

Answer: (C)

Q. 47 Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster.

(A) DCEBF

(B) TUSVR

(C) HGIFJ

(D) RQSPT

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

In DCEBF, HGIFJ, RQSPT, the fourth letter, second letter, first letter, third letter, fifth letter are in alphabetical order respectively. In TUSVR, the fourth letter, second letter, first letter, third letter, fifth letter are in not alphabetical order.

∴ TUSVR is the odd one among the given letter-clusters

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 48 Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

2, 3, 6, 15, ?, 157.5, 630

(A) 54

(B) 49

(C) 48

(D) 45

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

Given series is 2, 3, 6, 15, ?, 157.5, 630

The logic here is

2 × 1.5 = 3

3 × 2 = 6

6 × 2.5 = 15

Similarly, the next number = 15 × 3 = 45

45 × 3.5 = 157.5

157.5 × 4 = 630

∴ The required number = 45

Hence, the correct answer is Option (D)

Q. 49 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series.

a b b _ b_ _ b a b _ _ b a b b b b_ _

(A) b a b b a a b

(B) a b b a a b b

(C) a b b a b a b

(D) a b b a a a b

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

By Trial and Error method,

Option (A)

a b b b b | a b b a b | b a b a b | b b b a b

The above letters do not form a series. Hence option (A) is incorrect.

Option (B)

a b b a b | b b b a b | a a b a b | b b b b b

The above letters do not form a series. Hence option (B) is incorrect.

Option (C)

a b b a b | b b b a b | a b b a b | b b b a b

The above letters form a series.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 50 Identify the number that does NOT belong to the following series.

81, 54, 36, 27, 22

(A) 27

(B) 36

(C) 22

(D) 54

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

81 – 54 = 27

54 – 36 = 18

36 – 27 = 9

The difference of consecutive numbers is the decreasing multiple of 9. The next difference should be 0. Similarly, the next number in the series = 27 + 0 = 27

The required series should be 81, 54, 36, 27, 27

∴ 22 do not belong to the series.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Quantitative Aptitude(Basic Arithmetic Skill)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 51 A study was made for the number of persons of different age group visited in a library in a week which is shown in the histogram. Study the histogram and answer the question given below.

The ratio of the number of persons in the age groups 15-20 years and 20-25 years together, to the number of persons in the age groups 30-35 years and 35-40 years together, is:

(A) 14 : 9

(B) 13 : 9

(C) 14 : 17

(D) 15 : 19

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

From the histogram,

Number of persons in the age groups 15-20 years and 20-25 years together = 300 + 400 = 700

Number of persons in the age groups 30-35 years and 35-40 years together = 350 + 100 = 450

∴ Required ratio = 700 : 450 = 14 : 9

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 52 If x = 3 + 2√2, then the value of x²+ 1/x² is

(A) 36

(B) 32

(C) 30

(D) 34

Answer: (D)

Q. 53 If x+1/x = 5,x=5≠0 then the value of( x⁴+1/x²) / (x²-3x+1) is equal to :

(A) 50

(B) 65

(C) 60

(D) 55

Answer: (D)

Q. 54 A man travelled a distance of 35 km in 5 hours. He travelled partly on foot at the rate of 4 km/h and the rest on bicycle at the rate of 9 km/h. The distance travelled on foot is:

(A) 8 km

(B) 10 km

(C) 15 km

(D) 12 km

Answer: (A)

Q. 55 If x + x/4 – 4 = 0, then the value of x² – 4 is equal to:

(A) 0

(B) 4

(C) 2

(D) 1

Answer: (A)

Q. 56 A, B and C are three points on the circle. If AB = AC = 7√2 cm and ∠BAC = 90^∘ , then the radius is equal to:

(A) 7√2cm

(B) 7 cm

(C) 14 cm

(D) 6 cm

Answer: (B)

Q. 57 Two concentric circles form a ring. The inner and outer circumferences of the ring are 22 cm and 44 cm, respectively. The width of the ring is: (take π = 22/7)

(A) 1.5 cm

(B) 2.5 cm

(C) 3 cm

(D) 3.5 cm

Answer: (D)

Q. 58 Study the following pie-chart and answer the given question.

The pie-chart shows Budget Expenditure of a company in the year 2018 (percentage distribution) on different heads A, B, C, D & E.

If ₹ 165 crore were spent in year 2018 on A, what would have been the total expenditure for that year (in ₹ crores)?

(A) ₹ 400

(B) ₹ 320

(C) ₹ 350

(D) ₹ 300

Answer: (D)

Q. 59 Study the following pie-chart and answer the given question.

The pie-chart shows the Budget Expenditure of a company in the year 2018 (percentage distribution) on different heads A, B, C, D & E.

The central angle of the sector representing expenditure on head (D) is:

(A) 52^∘

(B) 45^∘

(C) 56^∘

(D) 54^∘

Answer: (D)

Q. 60 Study the following histogram and answer the given question.

A study was made for the number of persons of different age group visited in a library in a week which is shown in given in the histogram. Study the histogram and answer the question given below.

What percent of the total number of persons visiting library in the week was the number of persons of age group 25-30 years?

(A) 15%

(B) 12%

(C) 12.5%

(D) 10.5%

Answer: (C)

Q. 61 If PA and PB are tangents drawn from an external point P to a circle with centre O such that ∠APB = 70^∘ , then ∠OAB is equal to:

(A) 35^∘

(B) 40^∘

(C) 30^∘

(D) 25^∘

Answer: (A)

Q. 62 In △ABC, E and D are points on sides AB and AC, respectively, such that ∠ABC = ∠ADE. If AE = 6 cm, AD = 4 cm and EB = 4 cm, then the length of DC is:

(A) 8 cm

(B) 9.5 cm

(C) 10 cm

(D) 11 cm

Answer: (D)

Q. 63 The value of 45314 of 813–15 – 1815 + 18515+56 of is

(A) 7/30

(B) 2/15

(C) 1/30

(D) 1/15

Answer: (C)

Q. 64 If the 8-digit number 43A5325B is divisible by 8 and 9, then the sum of A and B is equal to:

(A) 15

(B) 14

(C) 12

(D) 18

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

Given, 8-digit number 43A5325(B) is divisible by 8 and 9

If the number is divisible by 8, then the last three digits should be divisible by 8

⇒ 25(B) is divisible by 8

⇒ (B) = 6

If the number is divisible by 9, then the sum of the digits of the number should be divisible by 9

⇒ 4 + 3 + (A) + 5 + 3 + 2 + 5 + (B) = multiple of 9

⇒ 22 + (A) + (B) = multiple of 9

⇒ 22 + (A) + 6 = multiple of 9

⇒ 28 + (A) = multiple of 9

The only possible value of (A) is 8

∴ Sum of (A) and (B) = 8 + 6 = 14

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 65 There is a 60% increase in an amount in 5 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest on ₹ 6,250 for two years at the same rate of interest, when the interest is compounded yearly?

(A) ₹ 1,480

(B) ₹ 1,560

(C) ₹ 1,500

(D) ₹ 1,590

Answer: (D)

Q. 66 If cot θ = 3/√5, 0⁰ < θ < 90⁰ then the value of , is equal to

(A) ⅓

(B) 1

(C) ½

(D) ⅔

Answer: B

Q. 67 Amit sold an article for ₹ 7,000 and incurred a loss. Had he sold it for ₹ 8,750, his gain would have been three-fourth of the amount of loss that he incurred. At what price should he sell the article to get 10% profit?

(A) ₹ 8,800

(B) ₹ 8,400

(C) ₹ 8,000

(D) ₹ 7,800

Answer: (A)

Q. 68 A trader marks his goods in such a way that even after allowing 15% discount on marked price he still gains 27.5%. If the cost price of the goods is ₹ 200, then its marked price is:

(A) ₹ 300

(B) ₹ 250

(C) ₹ 350

(D) ₹ 400

Answer: (A)

Q. 69 In △ABC, D is a point on BC. If AB/AC = BD/DC, ∠B = 75^∘and ∠C = 45^∘then ∠BAD is equal to:

(A) 50^∘

(B) 45^∘

(C) 30^∘

(D) 60^∘

Answer: (C)

Q. 70 Ravinder invests ₹ 3,750 which is equal to 15% of his monthly salary in a medical insurance policy. Later he invests 25% and 8% of his monthly salary on a child education policy, and mutual funds, respectively. The total amount left with him is:

(A) ₹ 15,000

(B) ₹ 8,000

(C) ₹ 12,000

(D) ₹ 13,000

Answer: (D)

Q. 71 If θ is a positive acute angle and tan 2θ tan 3θ = 1 , then the value of θ is:

(A) 18^∘

(B) 45^∘

(C) 60^∘

(D) 36^∘

Answer: (A)

Q. 72 The average of four consecutive odd natural numbers is eight less than the average of three consecutive even natural numbers. If the sum of these three even numbers is equal to the sum of above four odd numbers, then the average of four original odd numbers is:

(A) 32

(B) 24

(C) 18

(D) 36

Answer: (B)

Q. 73 If sin(A + B) = cos(A – B) = √3/2 and A and B are acute angles. The measures of angles A and B (in degrees)will be:

(A) A = 15 and B = 45

(B) A = 45 and B = 15

(C) A = 45 and B = 45

(D) A = 60 and B = 30

Answer: (B)

Q. 74 When 50% of a number A is added to B, the second number B increases by 25%. The ratio between the numbers A and B is:

(A) 1 : 2

(B) 2 : 3

(C) 3 : 4

(D) 3 : 2

Answer: (A)

Q. 75 A and B working together can do 30% of the work in 6 days. B alone can do the same work in 25 days. How long will A alone take to complete the same work?

(A) 100 days

(B) 60 days

(C) 75 days

(D) 80 days

Answer: (A)

General Awareness

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 76 Which country honoured Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with its highest civilian honour ‘Zayed Medal’ in 2019?

(A) Portugal

(B) Bhutan

(C) UAE

(D) Israel

Answer: (C)

Q. 77 ‘Wings India’, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, will be held at Begumpet airport, Hyderabad in March 2020. What will be the theme of this event?

(A) Born to Fly

(B) Women to Fly

(C) Flying Everyone

(D) Flying for All

Answer: (D)

Q. 78 Which of the following dance forms is also known as the ‘Royal Dance of Ladakh’?

(A) Shondol dance

(B) Yak dance

(C) Koshan dance

(D) Jabro dance

Answer: (A)

Q. 79 ‘A Shot At History: My Obsessive Journey to Olympic Gold’ is the autobiography of which Indian shooter?

(A) Abhinav Bindra

(B) Jitu Rai

(C) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

(D) Gagan Narang

Answer: (A)

Q. 80 In the context of the contribution of scientists for which they were awarded Nobel Prize, which of the following pairs is INCORRECT?

(A) Zeeman Effect – Hendrik Lorentz

(B) Quantum mechanics – Galileo Galilei

(C) Light scattering – CV Raman

(D) Diffraction of X-rays – Max Von Laue

Answer: (B)

Q. 81 In November 2019, which Indian athlete was listed in ‘Time 100 Next’ that spotlights 100 rising stars who are shaping the future of business, entertainment, sports, politics, etc.?

(A) Hima Das

(B) Anju Bobby George

(C) Dutee Chand

(D) PV Sindhu

Answer: (C)

Q. 82 In the context of computers, WORM is an acronym of:

(A) Write Once, Read Many

(B) Wireless Operating, Read Module

(C) Word On, RAM Memory

(D) Word Optical, Recognition Malware

Answer: (A)

Q. 83 Which former cricketer and captain of the Indian team was formally elected as the President of BCCI in October 2019?

(A) Kapil Dev

(B) Sourav Ganguly

(C) Ravi Shastri

(D) Sunil Gavaskar

Answer: (B)

Q. 84 Which of the following rivers is the fifth largest river and the largest west flowing river?

(A) Arvari river

(B) Subarnarekha river

(C) Godavari river

(D) Narmada river

Answer: (D)

Q. 85 Which of the following passes is located between Nilgiri Hills to the north and Anaimalai Hills to the south?

(A) Karakoram Pass

(B) Aghil Pass

(C) Rohtang Pass

(D) Palghat Pass

Answer: (D)

Q. 86 Where did the Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, inaugurate the National Tribal Craft Mela-2019?

(A) Cuttack

(B) Puri

(C) Bhubaneswar

(D) Konark

Answer: (C)

Q. 87 Which of the following movements was started in the year 1930 by Mahatma Gandhi?

(A) Civil Disobedience Movement

(B) Quit India Movement

(C) Non-Cooperation Movement

(D) Khilafat Movement

Answer: (A)

Q. 88 The famous cultural site Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) is situated on the banks of which river?

(A) Yamuna River

(B) Saraswati River

(C) Hooghly River

(D) Mahanadi

Answer: (B)

Q. 89 Who created history by securing Gold in the women’s Singles SL3 event at the ‘BWF Para-Badminton World Championships’ in 2019?

(A) Parul Dalsukhbhai Parmar

(B) Manasi Joshi

(C) Sarina Satomi

(D) Sujirat Pookkham

Answer: (B)

Q. 90 The definition of ‘money bills’ is given in which article of the Constitution of India?

(A) Article 110

(B) Article 93

(C) Article 44

(D) Article 33

Answer: (A)

Q. 91 Which of the following mountains is situated near the Siachen region of Ladakh in India?

(A) Kangchenjunga Mountain

(B) Kirat Chuli Mountain

(C) K12 Mountain

(D) Kabru Mountain

Answer: (C)

Q. 92 Which of the following books was translated as ‘The Razmnama’ (Book of Wars) during the reign of Akbar?

(A) Mahabharata

(B) Ramayana

(C) Babur Nama

(D) Akbar Nama

Answer: (A)

Q. 93 Which of the following is the chemical formula for Nitre (saltpeter)?

(A) KNO3

(B) KCl

(C) KAl2O3

(D) KCl.MgCl2

Answer: (A)

Q. 94 Which scientist won the Nobel prize in Physics in 1918 for the discovery of ‘Energy Quanta’?

(A) Louis de Broglie

(B) James Chadwick

(C) Werner Heisenberg

(D) Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck

Answer: (D)

Q. 95 According to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) annual report that was released in January 2020, what was India’s rank in corporate commitments to science-based targets?

(A) Sixth

(B) Tenth

(C) Eight

(D) Fifth

Answer: (D)

Q. 96 As per a World Gold Council (WGC) report that was released in January 2020, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was ranked ______ in terms of buying gold abroad among central banks of the world.

(A) Tenth

(B) Sixth

(C) Seventh

(D) Fifth

Answer: (B)

Q. 97 Who is India’s youngest IAS officer to be appointed to the Chief Minister’s Office of Telangana? She/he is also known as ‘The People’s Officer’.

(A) Amrutesh Aurangabadkar

(B) Smita Sabharwal

(C) Swati Meena Naik

(D) Ansar Ahmad Shaikh

Answer: (B)

Q. 98 The 5th edition of ‘Indian International Science Festival (IISF) 2019’ was held in which city?

(A) Hyderabad

(B) Delhi

(C) Chandigarh

(D) Kolkata

Answer: (D)

Q. 99 Which wildlife sanctuary is a tri-state protected area in northern India? It is also famous for the Critically Endangered gharial, the red crowned roofed turtle and the Endangered Ganges river dolphin?

(A) Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary

(B) Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

(C) Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

(D) National Chambal Sanctuary

Answer: (D)

Q. 100 As of January 2020, what was the upper limit of fund transfer using Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?

(A) ₹ 50,000

(B) ₹ 90,000

(C) ₹ 2 lakh

(D) ₹ 1 lakh

Answer: (D)

SSC CHSL Tier-I 20 October 2020 Shift-I Previous Year Paper

SSC CHSL 20th October 2020 Shift-1

English Language (Basic Knowledge)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 1 Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

Gulliver easily pulled all the warships of the enemy after him.

(A) All the warships of the enemy had been easily pulled by Gulliver after him.

(B) All the warships of the enemy were easily pulled by Gulliver after him.

(C) All the warships of the enemy were being easily pulled by Gulliver after him.

(D) All the warships of Gulliver were easily pulled by the enemy after him.

Answer: (B)

Q. 2 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

(A) Gallop

(B) Gallary

(C) Galley

(D) Gallant

Answer: (B)

Q. 3 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

CANDID

(A) Truthful

(B) Frank

(C) Genuine

(D) Devious

Answer: (D)

Q. 4 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence. Order was quickly ______ in the area after the scuffle between the two groups.

(A) rebuilt

(B) repaired

(C) restored

(D) recovered

Answer: (C)

Instructions

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

During organised tours, tourists can visit a former Nazi compound 40 kilometres (1)______ Berlin called the ‘Forbidden City’. Twenty thousand people (2)______ here every year to learn about Nazi military history. The Nazis (3)______ militarily active at the compound, (4)______ was kept secret in a forest and behind a fence. The Nazis (5)______ much of World War II from here.

Q. 5 Select the most appropriate option for blank number 1.

(A) into

(B) in

(C) at

(D) from

Answer: (D)

Q. 6 Select the most appropriate option for blank number 2.

(A) watch

(B) call

(C) roam

(D) visit

Answer: (D)

Q. 7 Select the most appropriate option for blank number 3.

(A) had

(B) were

(C) was

(D) are

Answer: (B)

Q. 8 Select the most appropriate option for blank number 4.

(A) which

(B) what

(C) who

(D) whom

Answer: (A)

Q. 9 Select the most appropriate option for blank number 5.

(A) planned

(B) fought

(C) started

(D) carried

Answer: (A)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 10 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Look after

(A) Take care of

(B) Resemble

(C) Scold

(D) Search for

Answer: (A)

Q. 11 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Make a beeline

(A) Go straight to

(B) Be crazy

(C) Stand in a queue

(D) Remain busy

Answer: (A)

Q. 12 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

(A) Serious

(B) Curious

(C) Gorgeous

(D) Ambiteous

Answer: (D)

Q. 13 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

(A) Democrat

(B) Dictator

(C) Protector

(D) Traitor

Answer: (B)

Q. 14 In the given sentence identify the segment which contains a grammatical error. The publics are not satisfied with the new act.

(A) The publics are

(B) not satisfied

(C) new act

(D) with the

Answer: (A)

Q. 15 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

RECONCILE

(A) Refuse

(B) Resolve

(C) Scatter

(D) Agitate

Answer: (B)

Q. 16 Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

I said to Kirti, “These plants will take about two months to flower.”

(A) I told Kirti that those plants will be taking about two months to flower.

(B) I told Kirti that those plants would take about two months to flower.

(C) I told Kirti that those plants take about two months to flower.

(D) I told Kirti that these plants will take about two months to flower.

Answer: (B)

Q. 17 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

SALVAGE

(A) Save

(B) Hurt

(C) Lose

(D) Waste

Answer: (A)

Q. 18 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

CONVENIENCE

(A) Enjoyment

(B) Assistance

(C) Hindrance

(D) Satisfaction

Answer: (C)

Q. 19 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.

(A) The cable was thick as pack-thread, and the bars were the size of knitting needles.

(B) Then I made fifty hooks by twisting three bars together at a time.

(C) I ordered a great quantity of strong cable and bars of iron.

(D) I twisted the cables together and made fifty strong cords.

(A) CABD

(B) ADCB

(C) CADB

(D) ABDC

Answer: (C)

Q. 20 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

Flesh eating animal

(A) Herbivore

(B) Carnivore

(C) Insectivore

(D) Omnivore

Answer: (B)

Q. 21 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.

After switching off the light, he went off to sleep.

(A) switching off a light

(B) he has switched off the light

(C) being switched off the light

(D) No improvement

Answer: (D)

Q. 22 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.

(A) In December 2019, Typhoon Kammuri came to the Philippines.

(B) They closed schools and evacuated hundreds of thousands of people from their homes.

(C) Officials closed the international airport in the capital city of Manila for 12 hours.

(D) It flooded streets and damaged many houses and power lines.

(A) CBAD

(B) ADCB

(C) ABCD

(D) CBDA

Answer: (B)

Q. 23 In the given sentence identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.

When the boys were playing the match, it suddenly starts raining.

(A) When the boys

(B) it suddenly

(C) starts raining

(D) were playing the match

Answer: (C)

Q. 24 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.

While my parents talked to the visitor, I made tea in the kitchen.

(A) parents have talked

(B) parents are talking

(C) parents were talking

(D) No improvement

Answer: (C)

Q. 25 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence.

He ______ his studies even after leaving college and finally got a Ph.D. degree.

(A) pursued

(B) carried

(C) persisted

(D) sought

Answer: (A)

General Intelligence

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 26 Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd one.

(A) Iodine

(B) Bromine

(C) Fluorine

(D) Iron

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

Iodine, Fluorine, Bromine are non-metals whereas Iron is a metal.

∴ Iron is the odd one among the given words.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (D)

Q. 27 A paper is folded and cut as shown in the following figure. How will this paper look when unfolded?

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

When the paper is cut and unfolded, the pattern of cutting will be similar on the four parts of the paper as shown below

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 28 A and B are the brothers of C. B is the son of D and E. D is the daughter of F. P is the father-in-law of E. Q is the son of F. What is the relationship of A to P?

(A) Grandson

(B) Son

(C) Daughter

(D) Father

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

According to the problem, the family tree is

∴ (A) is the grandson of P.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 29 Study the given pattern carefully and select the letter that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

(A) J

(B) K

(C) S

(D) R

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

The logic here is

G + L = 7 + 12 = 19

(A) + R = 1 + 18 = 19

The sum of values of the opposite letters is 19.

Similarly, I + ? = 19

⇒ 9 + ? = 19

⇒ ? = 10 = J

∴ Required letter = J

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 30 Which of the following options is NOT an example of a number triad with the following properties?

1. Sum of the digits of the third number is twice the sum of the digits of the first number.

2. Sum of the digits of the second number is thrice the sum of the digits of the first number.

(A) (201, 702, 303)

(B) (400, 660, 800)

(C) (200, 600, 300)

(D) (111, 207, 222)

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

By Trial and Error method,

Option (A)

Sum of the digits of the first number = 2 + 0 + 1 = 3

Sum of the digits of the second number = 7 + 0 + 2 = 9

Sum of the digits of the third number = 3 + 0 + 3 = 6

(201, 702, 303) follows the given properties. Hence option (A) is incorrect.

Option (B)

Sum of the digits of the first number = 4 + 0 + 0 = 4

Sum of the digits of the second number = 6 + 6 + 0 = 12

Sum of the digits of the third number = 8 + 0 + 0 = 8

(400, 660, 800) follows the given properties. Hence option (B) is incorrect.

Option (C)

Sum of the digits of the first number = 2 + 0 + 0 = 2

Sum of the digits of the second number = 6 + 0 + 0 = 6

Sum of the digits of the third number = 3 + 0 + 0 = 3

Sum of the digits of the third number is not twice the sum of the digits of the first number. Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 31 Select the correct equation when the signs ‘+’ and ‘ × ’ and the numbers ‘4’ and ‘8’ are interchanged.

(A) 12 × 4 + 8 = 34

(B) 6 + 8 × 4 = 38

(C) 2 × 4 + 8 = 34

(D) 4 + 8 × 2 = 32

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

By Trial and Error method,

Option (A)

12 + 8 × 4 = 34

12 + 32 = 34

44 = 34

Hence Option (A) is incorrect

Option (B)

6 × 4 + 8 = 38

24 + 8 = 38

32 = 38

Hence Option (B) is incorrect

Option (C)

2 + 8 × 4 = 34

2 + 32 = 34

34 = 34

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 32 Two different positions of the same dice are shown. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one having ‘4’.

(A) 1

(B) 3

(C) 6

(D) 2

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

From the first position of the dice, 1 and 5 is not opposite to 3

From the second position of the dice, 1 and 5 is not opposite to 4

⇒ 1 and 5 are opposite to opposite to numbers 2 and 6

⇒ The remaining numbers 3 and 4 are opposite to each other

∴ 3 will be on the face opposite to the one having 4

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 33 Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.

Malaria : Parasite : : Stomach ulcers : ?

(A) Insects

(B) Bacteria

(C) Parasites

(D) Protozoa

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

Malaria is caused by Parasite. In the same way Stomach ulcer is caused by Bacteria.

∴ Bacteria is related to Stomach ulcers in the same way Parasite is related to Malaria.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 34 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right side of the figure.

Answer: (C)

Q. 35 Find the number of triangles in the following figure.

(A) 14

(B) 12

(C) 10

(D) 8

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

The different triangles in the given figure are JKL, JLM, JMN, JNO, JKM, JLN, JMO, JKN, JLO, JKO

∴ Number of triangles in the given figure = 10

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 36 In a certain code language, PARK is coded as 6739, ROAD is coded as 3574, POND is coded as 6584 and LANE is coded as 2781. How will LORD be coded as in that language?

(A) 2534

(B) 7432

(C) 5213

(D) 5304

Answer: (A)

Q. 37 In a certain code language, VICTORY is written as XGERQPA. How will KINDLE be written as in that language?

(A) MGPBNC

(B) BEDRVH

(C) IKLFJG

(D) SOWNEQ

Answer: (A)

Q. 38 Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.

29 : 838 :: 14 : ?

(A) 199

(B) 196

(C) 195

(D) 193

Answer: (D)

Q. 39 Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster.

(A) CK

(B) DP

(C) ET

(D) FX

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

The number of letters between CK = 7

The number of letters between DP = 11

The number of letters between ET = 14

The number of letters between FX = 17

The number of letters between CK, DP, FX is odd whereas the number of letters between ET is even.

∴ ET is the odd letter-cluster among the given letter-clusters.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 40 Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

BDF, DHL, FLR, ?

(A) HPX

(B) IQY

(C) HPY

(D) HOX

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

The logic here is

(B) + 2 = (D) ⟶ (D) + 2 = F ⟶ F + 2 = H

(D) + 4 = H ⟶ H + 4 = L ⟶ L + 4 = P

F + 6 = L ⟶ L + 6 = R ⟶ R + 6 = X

Similarly, the next letter-cluster in the series is HPX

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 41 ‘Myopia’ is related to ‘Eye’ in the same way as ‘Pyorrhea’ is related to ‘________’.

(A) Lung

(B) Gums

(C) Brain

(D) Stomach

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

Myopia is an Eye illness. Similarly, Pyorrhea is a Gum illness.

∴ Myopia is related to Eye in the same way Pyorrhea is related to Gums.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 42 Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

4 (15) 1; 7 (22) 3; ? (57) 4

(A) 16

(B) 11

(C) 14

(D) 12

Answer: (B)

Q. 43 Identify the number that does NOT belong to the following series.

1, 4, 9, 15, 25, 36

(A) 4

(B) 9

(C) 15

(D) 25

Answer: (C)

Q. 44 Observe the following diagram and answer the question.

Find the number of students who play any two of the three sports.

(A) 9

(B) 15

(C) 11

(D) 13

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

From the diagram,

Number of students who play any two of the three sports = Intersection of circle and rectangle + Intersection of triangle and rectangle = 5 + 6 = 11

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 45 Four number triads have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number triad that is different from the rest.

(A) (273, 546, 819)

(B) (291, 438, 657)

(C) (326, 654, 981)

(D) (192, 384, 576)

Answer: (C)

Q. 46 Select the correct option in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed)

Answer: (D)

Q. 47 Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

1. Most teachers are women.

2. Some women are managers.

Conclusions:

I. Some managers are women.

II. Some teachers are managers.

(A) Both conclusions I and II follow.

(B) Only conclusion I follows.

(C) Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

(D) Only conclusion II follows.

Answer: (B)

Q. 48 Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

6, 10, 18, 34, ?

(A) 68

(B) 64

(C) 66

(D) 70

Answer: (C)

Q. 49 While writing all the natural numbers from 1 to 100, how many times do we write 6?

(A) 20

(B) 18

(C) 21

(D) 19

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

From the Natural numbers 1 to 100,

The number of times that 6 will be written in units place = 10

The number of times that 6 will be written in tens place = 10

∴ Total number of times that 6 will be written from 1 to 100 = 10 + 10 = 20 Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 50 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right side of the figure.

Answer: (B)

Quantitative Aptitude(Basic Arithmetic Skill)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 51 The given pie-chart represents the percentage of students enrolled in five different sports. The total number of students is 2800.

If 24 students playing cricket are shifted to Kabaddi, then find the new ratio of the number of students in Cricket to those in Kabaddi.

(A) 31 : 18

(B) 30 : 17

(C) 31 : 16

(D) 30 : 13

Answer: (A)

Q. 52 Malti bought a TV for ₹ 8,800 including GST at 10%. What is the original cost of the TV?

(A) ₹8,800

(B) ₹8,000

(C) ₹7,920

(D) ₹9,600

Answer: (B)

Q. 53 If x³+ y³= 16 and x + y = 4, then the value of x⁴+ y⁴ is:

(A) 48

(B) 32

(C) 64

(D) 30

Answer: (B)

Q. 54 If 4/3 (x² + 1/x²) = 110 ⅔, find 1/9 (x³ – 1/x³), where > 0.

(A) 74

(B) 76

(C) 84

(D) 85

Answer: (C)

Q. 55 A is point at a distance 26 cm from the centre O of a circle of radius 10 cm. AP and AQ are the tangents to the circle at the point of contacts P and Q. If a tangent BC is drawn at a point R lying on the minor arc PQ to intersect AP at B and AQ at C, then the perimeter of △ABC is:

(A) 48 cm

(B) 46 cm

(C) 42 cm

(D) 40 cm

Answer: (A)

Q. 56 Evaluate: [7 + 7 × (7 + 7 ÷ 7)] + 7 ÷ 7 .

(A) 10

(B) 64

(C) 5

(D) 63

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

[7 + 7 × (7 + 7 ÷ 7)] + 7 ÷ 7 = [7 + 7 × (7 + 1)] + 7 ÷ 7

= [7 + 7 × 8] + 7 ÷ 7

= [7 + 56] + 7 ÷ 7

= 63 + 7 ÷ 7

= 63 + 1

= 64

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 57 ABC and BDE are two equilateral triangles such that D is the mid-point of BC. If the area of triangle ABC is 136 cm² , then the area of triangle BDE is equal to:

(A) 36cm²

(B) 38cm²

(C) 24cm²

(D) 34cm²

Answer: (D)

Q. 58 If cos 3θ = sin(θ − 34^∘) , then the value of θ as an acute angle is:

(A) 56^∘

(B) 17^∘

(C) 31^∘

(D) 34^∘

Answer: (C)

Q. 59 Rahul and Mithun travel a distance of 30 km. The sum of their speeds is 70 km/h and the total time taken by both to travel the distance is 2 hours 6 minutes. The difference between their speeds is:

(A) 35 km/h

(B) 20 km/h

(C) 25 km/h

(D) 30 km/h

Answer: (D)

Q. 60 Study the given bar chart and answer the question that follows.

Production of Fertilizers by a Company (in 10,000 tonnes) Over the Years

What was the approximate percentage increase in the production of fertilizers from 1998 to 1999?

(A) 44.4%

(B) 50%

(C) 40%

(D) 48.4%

Answer: (A)

Q. 61 If √3 os θ = sin θ, then the value of (4sin²𝜃-5cos𝜃) / (3cos𝜃 +1) is:

(A) ¼

(B) ⅕

(C) 5

(D) ⅖

Answer: (B)

Q. 62 In an isosceles triangle ABC with AB = AC and AD is perpendicular to BC, if AD = 6 cm and the perimeter of △ABC is 36 cm, then the area of △ABC is:

(A) 54 cm²

(B) 64 cm²

(C) 45 cm²

(D) 48 cm²

Answer: (D)

Q. 63 An article was sold at a loss of 12%. If it was sold for ₹ 630 more, then there would have been a gain of 6%. Find the cost price of the article.

(A) ₹ 3,500

(B) ₹ 2,800

(C) ₹ 2,500

(D) ₹ 3,000

Answer: (A)

Q. 64 The given pie-chart represents the percentage of students enrolled in five different sports. The total number of students is 2800.

What is the average number of students enrolled in Hockey and Tennis together?

(A) 560

(B) 580

(C) 540

(D) 460

Answer: (A)

Q. 65 If the difference between the compound interest and simple interest on a certain sum of money for three years at 10% p.a. is ₹ 558, then the sum is:

(A) ₹ 18,500

(B) ₹ 15,000

(C) ₹ 16,000

(D) ₹ 18,000

Answer: (D)

Q. 66 The salaries of Vipin and Dinesh are in the ratio 5 : 8. If the salary of each is increased by ₹ 4,800, then new ratio becomes 7 : 10. What is Vipin’s salary ?

(A) ₹ 13,000

(B) ₹ 12,000

(C) ₹ 12,500

(D) ₹ 10,000

Answer: (B)

Q. 67 If p + 1/p = 112, find (p – 112)¹⁵ + 1/p¹⁵

(A) 1

(B) 15

(C) 10

(D) 0

Answer: (D)

Q. 68 If 4M37094267N is divisible by both 8 and 11, where M and N are single digit integers, then the values of M and N are:

(A) M = 5, N = 6

(B) M = 5, N = 4

(C) M = 5, N = 2

(D) M = 2, N = 5

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

Given, 4M37094267N is divisible by both 8 and 11

If the number is divisible by 8, then the three digits should be divisible by 8

⇒ 67N is divisible by 8

⇒ The only possible value for N is 2

If the number is divisible by 11, then

Sum of digits at odd place – Sum of digits at even place = 0 or multiple of 11

⇒ (M+7+9+2+7) – (4+3+0+4+6+N) = 0 or multiple of 11

⇒ M + 25 – 17 – N = 0 or multiple of 11

⇒ M – N + 8 = 0 or multiple of 11

⇒ M – 2 + 8 = 0 or multiple of 11

⇒ M + 6 = 0 or multiple of 11

The possible value is M + 6 = 11

⇒ M = 5

∴ M = 5, N = 2

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 69 The average of nine 2 digit numbers is decreased by 6 when the digits of one of the 2 digit numbers is interchanged. Find the difference between the digits of that number.

(A) 6

(B) 8

(C) 2

(D) 4

Answer: (A)

Q. 70 Study the given and answer the question that follows.

Production of Fertilizers by a Company (in 10,000 tonnes) Over the Years

The average production in 2000 and 2001 was less than the average production of which of the following pairs of years ?

(A) 2001 and 2002

(B) 1997 and 1998

(C) 1999 and 2000

(D) 1996 and 1997

Answer: (A)

Q. 71 The difference of two positive numbers is 1020. If 7.6% of the greater number is 12.4% of the smaller number, then the sum of the two numbers is equal to:

(A) 3250

(B) 4520

(C) 3520

(D) 4250

Answer: (D)

Q. 72 ABC is a right angled triangle, right angled at A. A circle is inscribed in it. The lengths of two sides containing the right angle are 48 cm and 14 cm. The radius of the inscribed circle is:

(A) 4 cm

(B) 8 cm

(C) 6 cm

(D) 5 cm

Answer: (C)

Q. 73 If 3.96 cubic dm of lead is to be drawn in to a cylindrical wire of diameter 0.6 cm, then the length of the wire (in metres), is:

(A) 140 m

(B) 120 m

(C) 130 m

(D) 125 m

Answer: (A)

Q. 74 If x sin³ θ = y cos³ θ sin θ cos θ and x sin θ = cos θ, then the value of x²+ y² is:

(A) 4

(B) 0

(C) 2

(D) 1

Answer: (D)

Q. 75 A and B together can complete a piece of work in 15 days. B and C together can do it in 24 days. If A is twice as good a workman as C, then in how many days can B alone complete the work?

(A) 60 days

(B) 40 days

(C) 52 days

(D) 45 days

Answer: (A)

General Awareness

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 76 On which date International Day of Biological Diversity is celebrated?

(A) 20th May

(B) 22nd June

(C) 22nd May

(D) 17th May

Answer: (C)

Q. 77 Pasi Kongki is folk dance of which state?

(A) Goa

(B) Haryana

(C) Kerala

(D) Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: (D)

Q. 78 Who among the following drafted Article 370 of the Constitution of India?

(A) Jawaharlal Nehru

(B) Raghubar Das

(C) Gopalaswami Ayyangar

(D) Bhim Rao Ambedkar

Answer: (C)

Q. 79 Who proposed Wardha Scheme or Basic Education?

(A) Jawaharlal Nehru

(B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

(C) Mahatma Gandhi

(D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Answer: (C)

Q. 80 Which is the source of Krishna river?

(A) Amarkantak

(B) Tala

(C) Mahabaleshwar

(D) Multai

Answer: (C)

Q. 81 Which of the following observations DOES NOT help in determining whether a chemical reaction has taken place ?

(A) Change in state

(B) Evolution of gas

(C) Change in height

(D) Change in colour

Answer: (C)

Q. 82 Former finance minister Arun Jaitley passed away in which month of 2019?

(A) June

(B) May

CAugust

(D) October

Answer: (C)

Q. 83 Which of the following is the base year of a new WPI series effective from April 2017?

(A) 2011-12

(B) 2013-14

(C) 2010-11

(D) 2012-13

Answer: (A)

Q. 84 Who is the first IPS officer to be honoured with Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award?

(A) Aparna Kumar

(B) Sanjukta Parashar

(C) Roopa Moudgil

(D) R Sreelekha

Answer: (A)

Q. 85 Who is the first Indian American to become Governor of State of USA?

(A) Shankara Kurup

(B) Bobby Jindal

(C) John Tyler

(D) Bill Clinton

Answer: (B)

Q. 86 Who is the author of the Ben-Hur : A Tale of the Christ?

(A) Jules Verne

(B) Ben Jonson

(C) Lew Wallace

(D) Lewis Carroll

Answer: (C)

Q. 87 Which state does not share its boundary with Myanmar?

(A) Arunachal Pradesh

(B) Mizoram

(C) Manipur

(D) Sikkim

Answer: (D)

Q. 88 Which Article of the Constitution deals with formation of New States?

(A) Article 3

(B) Article 5

(C) Article 4

(D) Article 2

Answer: (A)

Q. 89 When was the Human Development Report first published?

(A) 1990

(B) 1980

(C) 2000

(D) 1981

Answer: (A)

Q. 90 ‘Khuang’ is a traditional musical instrument of which state?

(A) Assam

(B) Mizoram

(C) Jharkhand

(D) West Bengal

Answer: (B)

Q. 91 Which of the following is the basic SI unit of thermo dynamic temperature?

(A) Kelvin

(B) Mole

(C) Metre

(D) Candela

Answer: (A)

Q. 92 Which of the following sites of Indus valley civilization is not on the bank of river Indus?

(A) Chanhudaro

(B) Mohenjodaro

(C) Ropar

(D) Kot-Diji

Answer: (C)

Q. 93 Who had proposed the motto of Olympics?

(A) Didon

(B) Moon Jae-in

(C) Pierre de Coubertin

(D) Hirohito

Answer: (C)

Q. 94 Related area of Golden Revolution is:

(A) Oilseeds

(B) Fish

(C) Eggs

(D) Fruits

Answer: (D)

Q. 95 Which of the following is a group of bacteria found in human intestines, whose presence in water indicates contamination by disease causing microorganisms?

(A) Pseudomonas

(B) Coliform

(C) Clostridium

(D) Streptococcus

Answer: (B)

Q. 96 Who among the following won the World Badminton championship title in 2019?

(A) Tai Tzu Ying

(B) Carolina Masin

(C) Nazomi O Kuhara

(D) P.V Sindhu

Answer: (D)

Q. 97 Which Article of the Constitution of India states the directive principles of state policy on ‘promotion of international peace and security’?

(A) Article 51

(B) Article 69

(C) Article 62

(D) Article 49

Answer: (A)

Q. 98 Transistors belong to which of the following generation of the computers?

(A) Fourth

(B) Third

(C) First

(D) Second

Answer: (D)

Q. 99 Which of the following is not a softcopy devices?

(A) Plotter

(B) Projector

(C) Monitor

(D) Speaker

Answer: (A)

Q. 100 Which state in India was the first to introduce the ‘Mid-day Meal Scheme’ for school children?

(A) Tamil Nadu

(B) Maharashtra

(C) Gujarat

(D) Kerala

Answer: (A)

SSC CHSL Tier-I 19 October 2020 Shift-II Previous Year Paper

SSC CHSL 19th October 2020 Shift-2

English Language (Basic Knowledge)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 1 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

A period of one thousand years

(A) Century

(B) Millennium

(C) Centenary

(D) Decade

Answer: (B)

Q. 2 Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

Mother said to Kavya, “Switch off the light before you go to sleep.”

(A) Mother told Kavya to switch off the light before you go to sleep.

(B) Mother told Kavya to switch off the light before she is going to sleep.

(C) Mother told Kavya to switch off the light before she goes to sleep.

(D) Mother told Kavya to switch off the light before she went to sleep.

Answer: (D)

Q. 3 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Look before you leap

(A) Caution others before taking a step

(B) Prepare yourself before jumping

(C) Think carefully of the consequences

(D) Pull someone out from a disaster

Answer: (C)

Q. 4 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

SACRED

(A) Solemn

(B) Divine

(C) Profane

(D) Pious

Answer: (C)

Instructions

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Roman civilization emerged around the sixth century BC. At the height of (1)______ power, the Roman Empire ruled over a huge chunk of (2)______, and all the present-day Mediterranean countries (3)______ part of ancient Rome. Early Rome was (4)______ by kings, but later, the people took control over their own city and ruled (5)______. They introduced a council known as the Senate which ruled over them. From this point, Rome was referred to as the Roman Republic.

Q. 5 Select the most appropriate option for blank number 1.

(A) one’s

(B) its

(C) their

(D) his

Answer: (B)

Q. 6 Select the most appropriate option for blank number 2.

(A) islands

(B) land

(C) sea

(D) country

Answer: (B)

Q. 7 Select the most appropriate option for blank number 3.

(A) were

(B) have

(C) had

(D) are

Answer: (A)

Q. 8 Select the most appropriate option for blank number 4.

(A) conducted

(B) controlled

(C) governed

(D) regulated

Answer: (C)

Q. 9 Select the most appropriate option for blank number 5.

(A) ourselves

(B) themselves

(C) himself

(D) yourself

Answer: (B)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 10 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

MOROSE

(A) Cheerful

(B) Optimistic

(C) Sullen

(D) Friendly

Answer: (C)

Q. 11 In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error. All these boys have come to college without few knowledge of English.

(A) of English

(B) without few knowledge

(C) have come to college

(D) All these boys

Answer: (B)

Q. 12 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.

The house has a garden in front, is it?

(A) isn’t it

(B) hasn’t it

(C) does it

(D) No improvement

Answer: (B)

Q. 13 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Chill out

(A) To be nervous

(B) To fight

(C) To calm down

(D) To be angry

Answer: (C)

Q. 14 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The important ______ is where to arrange the funds from.

(A) issue

(B) result

(C) solution

(D) view

Answer: (A)

Q. 15 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

AFFLUENT

(A) Wealthy

(B) Destitute

(C) Impoverished

(D) Proficient

Answer: (A)

Q. 16 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

A plantation of grapes

(A) VineyardNursery

(B) Nursery

(C) Orchard

(D) Grove

Answer: (A)

Q. 17 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.

Many attempts has been made to climb the Everest before Tenzing and Hillary succeeded.

(A) have been made

(B) was made

(C) No improvement

(D) had been made

Answer: (D)

Q. 18 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Several villages in Kashmir have been ______ due to heavy snowfall.

(A) divided

(B) isolated

(C) confined

(D) engaged

Answer: (B)

Q. 19 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

(A) Tedious

(B) Advantageous

(C) Victorious

(D) Rebelleous

Answer: (D)

Q. 20 In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error. Everyone are asking for passes to the music festival at Nehru Park.

(A) Everyone are asking

(B) to the music festival

(C) for passes

(D) at Nehru Park.

Answer: (A)

Q. 21 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

(A) Irrelevant

(B) Irrilegious

(C) Irritable

(D) Irrigate

Answer: (B)

Q. 22 Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

He spent a lot of money on movies.

(A) A lot of money is spent by him on movies.

(B) A lot of money was spent by him on movies.

(C) A lot of money was being spent by him on movies.

(D) A lot of money had been spent by him on movies.

Answer: (B)

Q. 23 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

PERISH

(A) Wither

(B) Crumble

(C) Grow

(D) Vanish

Answer: (C)

Q. 24 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.

A. When he returned, there was more than just his dog waiting for him.

B. A koala had joined the dog in the car’s more comfortable climate.

C. A winemaker in South Australia left his air-conditioned car open to help keep his dog cool in the heat.

D. Although the human struggled a while to make the koala leave, it did leave his car eventually.

(A) CABD

(B) CBAD

(C) BACD

(D) BCDA

Answer: (A)

Q. 25 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.

A. People in a small Chinese town were shocked to see a wild elephant wandering in their town.

B. The elephant eventually left the town.

C. Authorities followed the large mammal’s every movement.

D. But the locals will probably never forget this special visit.

(A) CABD

(B) ACBD

(C) ABDC

(D) BDAC

Answer: (B)

General Intelligence

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 26 Arrange the following names in a logical and meaningful order.

1. Socks

2. Necktie

3. Belt

4. Spectacle

5. Armlet

(A) 4-2-3-1-5

(B) 4-3-2-5-1

(C) 4-2-5-3-1

(D) 4-2-3-5-1

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

Spectacle is used for eyes.

Necktie is used around neck.

Armlet is used around arm.

Belt is used around waist.

Socks are used for legs.

∴ The logical and meaningful order from top to bottom of human body is Spectacle, Necktie, Armlet, Belt, Socks. Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 27 Select the option in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed.)

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

The given figure is embedded in the third figure as shown below

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 28 In certain code language, GOGGLE is written as IMIENC. How will PENCIL be written as in that language?

(A) RCPAKJ

(B) RGPEKN

(C) NCLAGJ

(D) NGLEGN

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Given, GOGGLE is written as IMIENC in the code language

The logic here is

Similarly,

∴ PENCIL is written as RCPAKJ in the code language

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 29 Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

80, 79, 75, 66, ?, 25

(A) 46

(B) 57

(C) 50

(D) 54

Answer: (C)

Q. 30 Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.

MAKE : AEKM :: JUST :

(A) UJTS

(B) UTSS

(C) JSTU

(D) UTJS

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

MAKE ⟶ AEKM

The second term is obtained from the first term by the arranging the letters of the first term in the alphabetical order. Similarly, the fourth term will be obtained from the third term by the arranging the letters of the third term in the alphabetical order. ⇒

The fourth term is JSTU.

∴ JSTU is related to JUST in the same way AEKM is related to MAKE.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 31 Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter cluster.

JAPAN : NAQAJ :: INDIA: ?

(A) NIEAI

(B) AIENI

(C) DNIAI

(D) AIDNI

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

JAPAN ⟶ NAQAJ

The logic here is

The first and last letter are interchanged. The second and fourth letter are interchanged. The third letter is increased by 1. Similarly, the fourth letter-cluster will be AIENI.

∴ AIENI is related to INDI(A) in the same way NAQAJ is related to JAPAN.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 32 How many triangles are present in the following figure?

(A) 20

(B) 16

(C) 22

(D) 18

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

The different triangles in the given figure are CFG, CDG, DHE, EHJ, JLO, OLN, NKM, MKF, FCD, DEJ, JON, NMF, CIM, CIE, OIE, OIM, CMO, CEO, EMC, EMO

∴ Number of triangles in the given figure = 20

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 33 Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (26, 144, 18)

(A) (28, 190, 16)

(B) (21, 108, 12)

(C) (32, 196, 24)

(D) (18, 120, 13)

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

Decoding the given question,

(26, 144, 18)

here (26-18) × 18=144

8 × 18=144

similarly, considering option b (21, 108, 12)

here, (21-12) × 12=108

9 × 12= 108

Therefore, answer is option b

Q. 34 Introducing a boy, Ritika said, “He is the son of my father’s only son”. How is Ritika related to the boy’s mother?

(A) Cousin

(B) Sister

(C) Aunt

(D) Sister-in-law

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

According to the problem,

Boy is the son of Ritika’s father’s only son

⇒ Boy is the son of Ritika’s brother

The family tree is

∴ Ritika is Sister-in-law of Boy’s mother

Hence, the correct answer is Option (D)

Q. 35 If in a coded language ‘ORAL’ is written as ‘1518112’, then in the same coded language, ‘WRITTEN’ will be written as:

(A) 231892020514

(B) 221891919514

(C) 231892020614

(D) 221792020514

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Given, ORAL is written as 1518112 in the code language The logic here is

O = 15

R = 18

(A) = 1

L = 12

The corresponding value of letters is coded in the code language. Similarly,

W = 23

R = 18

I = 9

T = 20

E = 5

N = 14

∴ WRITTEN is written as 231892020514 in the code language

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 36 The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?

Answer: (C)

Q. 37 Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers.

512 : 64

(A) 1728 : 121

(B) 1331 : 144

(C) 1000 : 81

(D) 1331 : 121

Answer: (D)

Q. 38 ‘Advocate’ is related to ‘Client’ in the same way as ‘Doctor’ is related to ‘______________’.

(A) Disease

(B) Patient

(C) Nurse

(D) Treatment

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

Client is known as the one who uses the services of Advocate. Similarly, Patient is known as the one who is sick and uses the services of Doctor.

∴ Advocate is related to Client in the same way Doctor is related to Patient

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 39 Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

1. Some trees are silver oaks.

2. Some silver oaks are tall objects.

Conclusions:

I. Some tall objects are silver oaks.

II. All tall objects are trees.

(A) Only conclusion I follows.

(B) Only conclusion II follows.

(C) Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

(D) Both conclusions I and II follow.

Answer: (A)

Q. 40 Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster.

(A) SQOMK

(B) KMOQS

(C) FHJLN

(D) PRTVX

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

In KMOQS, FHJLN, PRTVX, the number of letters between the letters of the letter-clusters is 1 and the letters are in alphabetical order. In SQOMK, the numbers of letters between the letter of the letter-clusters is 1 but the letters are in reverse alphabetical order. ∴

SQOMK is the odd letter-cluster among the given letter-clusters

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 41 In a certain code language, COBBLER is coded as 130 and TABLE is coded as 93. How will ALMIRAH be coded as in that language?

(A) 125

(B) 127

(C) 129

(D) 123

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Given, COBBLER is coded as 130 and TABLE is coded as 93 in the code language

The logic here is

O opposite is L ⟶ L = 12

(B) opposite is Y ⟶ Y = 25

L opposite is O ⟶ O = 15

E opposite is V ⟶ V = 22

R opposite is I⟶ I = 9

COBBLER ⟶ XLYYOVI ⟶ (24 + 12 + 25 + 25 + 15 + 22 + 9) – 2 = 132 – 2 = 130

T opposite is G ⟶ G = 7

(A) opposite is Z ⟶ Z = 26

(B) opposite is Y ⟶ Y = 25

L opposite is O ⟶ O = 15

E opposite is V ⟶ V = 22

TABLE ⟶ GZYOV ⟶ (7 + 26 + 25 + 15 + 22) – 2 = 95 – 2 = 93

The code value is the difference of sum of the values of opposite letters and 2.

Similarly,

(A) opposite is Z ⟶ Z = 26

L opposite is O ⟶ O = 15

M opposite is N ⟶ N = 14

I opposite is R ⟶ R = 18

R opposite is I ⟶ I = 9

(A) opposite is Z ⟶ Z = 26

H opposite is S ⟶ S = 19

The code value for ALMIRAH is (26 + 15 + 14 + 18 + 9 + 26 + 19) – 2 = 127 – 2 = 125

∴ ALMIRAH is coded as 125 in the code language

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 42 Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the face having number ‘5’.

(A) 6

(B) 3

(C) 2

(D) 4

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

From the second position of dice, 5 is not opposite to 3 and 2.

From the third position of dice, 5 is not opposite to 1 and 4.

⇒ 5 is opposite to the remaining number 6

∴ 6 will be on the face opposite to the face having number 5

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 43 Which two numbers should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct?

36 ÷ 6 − 15 × 2 + 48 = 14

(A) 36 and 48

(B) 6 and 14

(C) 48 and 15

(D) 2 and 6

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

By Trial and Error method,

Option (A)

48 ÷ 6 − 15 × 2 + 36 = 14

8 − 15 × 2 + 36 = 14

8 − 30 + 36 = 14

14 = 14

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 44 Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

1, 27, 125, 343, 729, ?

(A) 1244

(B) 1525

(C) 1331

(D) 1029

Answer: (C)

Q. 45 Select the figure that will come next in the following series.

Answer: (D)

Q. 46 Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.

(31, 18, 7)

(A) (90, 54, 12)

(B) (64, 50, 40)

(C) (70, 38, 20)

(D) (72, 34, 15)

Answer: (A)

Q. 47 Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words.

Phobia : Fear

(A) Dengue : Mosquitoes

(B) Amnesia : Forgetting

(C) Dyslexia : Disability

(D) Cough : Infection

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

Phobia is a kind of fear. Similarly, Amnesia means forgetting memories.

∴ Amnesia and Forgetting share the same relationship as Phobia and Fear.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 48 Train ‘A’ runs at a speed of 80 kmph and leaves station ‘X’ at 11.00 a.m. Train ‘B’ leaves station ‘X’ at 11.15 a.m.in the same direction, on the same day . At what speed train ‘B’ should run in order to catch train ‘A’ at station ‘Y’ located at a distance of 60 km?

(A) 120 km/h

(B) 125 km/h

(C) 115 km/h

(D) 110 km/h

Answer: (A)

Q. 49 Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.

Fathers, Males, Brothers

Answer: (D)

Q. 50 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right side of the figure.

Answer: (C)

Quantitative Aptitude(Basic Arithmetic Skill)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 51 A, B, C are three points so that AB = 4 cm, BC = 6 cm and AC = 10 cm. The number of circles passing through the points A, B, C is:

(A) 1

(B) 3

(C) 0

(D) 2

Answer: (C)

Q. 52 The centroid of an equilateral △XYZ is L. If XY = 12 cm, then the length of XL (in cm), is:

(A) 5√3

(B) 2√3

(C) 4√3

(D) 3√3

Answer: (C)

Q. 53 Given bar graph shows, total expenditure and the gross receipts of a company (in ₹ crores). Study the graph and answer the question that follows

If profit = gross receipts — total expenditure, then in 1997-98, what percentage of gross receipts is the profit made? (Correct to one decimal place)

(A) 4.8%

(B) 5.4%

(C) 3.9%

(D) 6.1%

Answer: (D)

Q. 54 Given bar graph shows, total expenditure and the gross receipts of a company(in ₹ crores). Study the graph and answer the question that follows.

What is the percentage increase in the gross receipts in 1996-97 as compared to 1994-95?

(A) 41%

(B) 44%

(C) 42%

(D) 43%

Answer: (B)

Q. 55 If 29⁴¹+ 37⁴¹ is divided by 33, then the reminder is:

(A) 0

(B) 3

(C) 2

(D) 1

Answer: (A)

Q. 56 Marked price of an article is 20% more than it’s cost price. At what percent less should it be sold for no profit and no loss ?

(A) 16⅔%

(B) 16⅓%

(C) 14⅓%

(D) 14⅔%

Q. 57 The sum of the squares of the sides of a rhombus is 900 m². What is the side of the rhombus.

(A) 17 m

(B) 14 m

(C) 16 m

(D) 15 m

Answer: (D)

Q. 58 If 1 + 9r²+ 81r⁴= 256 and 1 + 3r + 9r²= 32 , then find the value of 1 − 3r + 9r² .

(A) 4

(B) 8

(C) 16

(D) 12

Answer: (B)

Q. 59 If 0 < θ < 90^∘3b cosec θ = a sec θ, and 3a sec θ − b cosec θ = 8, then the value of 9b²+ a² is:

(A) 7

(B) 9

(C) 8

(D) 6

Answer: (B)

Q. 60 Find the value of 309 ÷ [(3/2) of (25 + 35) – 12¾]

(A) 4

(B) 12

(C) 8

(D) 16

Answer: (A)

Q. 61 The diameter of a wheel is 49 cm. The number of revolutions in which it will have to cover a distance of 770 m, is:

(A) 400

(B) 500

(C) 700

(D) 600

Answer: (B)

Q. 62 Anil bought some articles at 6 for ₹ 8 and sold them at 10 for ₹ 12. His percentage loss orgain is:

(A) 10% loss

(B) 10% gain

(C) 8% gain

(D) 8% loss

Answer: (A)

Q. 63 If a + 3b = 12 and ab = 9, then the value of (a – 3b) is:

(A) 9

(B) 8

(C) 6

(D) 4

Answer: (C)

Q. 64 Given bar graph shows, total expenditure and the gross receipts of a company (in ₹ crores). Study the graph and answer the question that follows.

In order to make a profit of 20%, what should have been the gross receipts (in crore ₹) in 1995-96, if the total expenditure remained the same?

(A) 6445

(B) 7565

(C) 6875

(D) 5776

Answer: (C)

Q. 65 If cosec²x − 2 = 0 , then the value of x(0 < x < 90 )^∘ is:

(A) 15^∘

(B) 60^∘

(C) 30^∘

(D) 45^∘

Answer: (D)

Q. 66 Given bar graph shows, total expenditure and the gross receipts of a company (in ₹ crores). Study the graph and answer the question that follows.

The total expenditure of the company in 1998-99 exceeds that in 1994-95 by (in ₹ crore):

(A) 3800

(B) 4800

(C) 3700

(D) 5500

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

From the bar graph,

Expenditure of the company in 1998-99 = 8500

Expenditure of the company in 1994-95 = 4800

Difference in expenditures in 1998-99 and 1994-95 = 8500 – 4800 = 3700

∴ The total expenditure of the company in 1998-99 exceeds that in 1994-95 by (in ₹ crore) 3700

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 67 If a² + 2/a² = 16, then find the value of 72a² / a⁴ + 2 + 8a²

(A) 2

(B) 4

(C) 1

(D) 3

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

Hence, the correct answer is Option (D)

Q. 68 The average of 24 numbers is 26. The average of the first 15 numbers is 23 and that of the last 8 number is 33. Find the 16^th number.

(A) 16

(B) 17

(C) 15

(D) 18

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

Given, the average of the first 15 numbers is 23

⇒ Sum of first 15 numbers = 23 x 15 = 345

Average of last 8 numbers is 33

⇒ Sum of last 8 numbers = 33 x 8 = 264

Average of 24 numbers is 26

⇒ Sum of 24 numbers = 26 x 24 = 624

⇒ Sum of first 15 numbers + 16th number + Sum of last 8 numbers = 624

⇒ 345 + 16th number + 264 = 624

⇒ 16th number = 15

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 69 The printed price of a cooker is ₹ 2,000, and discounts are 30%, 20% and 10%, respectively. Find the selling price of the cooker.

(A) ₹ 1,002

(B) ₹ 1,008

(C) ₹ 1,004

(D) ₹ 1,006

Answer: (B)

Q. 70 If a : b = 3 : 4, find the value of (7a – 4b) : (8a + 4b).

(A) 1 : 8

(B) 2 : 3

(C) 3 : 8

(D) 2 : 5

Answer: (A)

Q. 71 The value of sin 60^∘cos 30^∘− cos 60^∘ sin 30^∘ is:

(A) 1

(B) ½

(C) √3/2

(D) 1/√2

Answer: (B)

Q. 72 10 men working 5 hours/day earn ₹300. How much money will 15 men working 10 hours/day earn?

(A) ₹ 800

(B) ₹ 600

(C) ₹ 650

(D) ₹ 900

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

Given, 10 men working 5 hours/day earn ₹300

1 man working 5 hours/day earn ₹30

15 men working 5 hours/day earn 30 x 15 = ₹450

⇒ 15 men working 10 hours/day earn 450 x 2 = ₹900

Q. 73 Mohan travels three equal distances at speeds of 12 km/h, 18 km/h and 24 km/h.If he takes a total of 13 hours, then what is the total distance covered?

(A) 214 km

(B) 212 km

(C) 216 km

(D) 218 km

Answer: (C)

Q. 74 The sum of simple interest on a sum at 8% p.a. for 4 years and 8 years is ₹960. The sum is:

(A) ₹800

(B) ₹1100

(C) ₹1000

(D) ₹900

Answer: (C)

Q. 75 The side MN of △LMN is produced to X. If ∠LNX = and ∠M = ½ ∠L, then ∠L is:

(A) 78^∘

(B) 76^∘

(C) 77^∘

(D) 75^∘

Answer: (A)

General Awareness

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 76 Where were the Khelo India Youth Games held between January 10-22, 2020?

(A) Guwahati

(B) Nagpur

(C) New Delhi

(D) Bhubaneshwar

Answer: (A)

Q. 77 Which of these is not an Operating System?

(A) SQL

(B) Linux

(C) Unix

(D) Mac OS

Answer: (A)

Q. 78 In which state did the ‘Saila’ dance originate? The dance is performed by boys after the harvest season.

(A) Bihar

(B) Chhattisgarh

(C) Odisha

(D) Jharkhand

Answer: (B)

Q. 79 In which year was the Dronacharya Award instituted?

(A) 1985

(B) 1997

(C) 1978

(D) 1991

Answer: (A)

Q. 80 Above which layer of the atmosphere does the Exosphere lies?

(A) Troposphere

(B) Stratosphere

(C) Mesosphere

(D) Thermosphere

Answer: (D)

Q. 81 In which year was the Harappan civilization first discovered?

(A) 1926

(B) 1932

(C) 1921

(D) 1905

Answer: (C)

Q. 82 Which of the following trees will you find in the Littoral forests?

(A) Ebony

(B) Sundari

(C) Cypress

(D) Chinar

Answer: (B)

Q. 83 Which environmental phenomenon has been linked to synthetic chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?

(A) Wave propagation

(B) Tidal flow

(C) Ozone depletion

(D) Electromagnetic interference

Answer: (C)

Q. 84 What is the shortcut key for the central alignment of a line or text in MS Office software?

(A) Ctrl+E

(B) Ctrl+C

(C) Ctrl+G

(D) Ctrl+A

Answer: (A)

Q. 85 Which among the following states won the final of the 25th Senior Women’s NFC 2019-20 at Arunachal Pradesh?

(A) Tamil Nadu

(B) Arunachal Pradesh

(C) Odisha

(D) Manipur

Answer: (D)

Q. 86 On 7th January 2020, who among the following was the Chairman of the second National GST Conference and Central and State Commissioners that was held to streamline the Goods and Services Tax?

(A) Amit Shah

(B) Ajay Bhushan Pandey

(C) Anurag Thakur

(D) Nirmala Sitharaman

Answer: (B)

Q. 87 Which of the following ministries launched the two campaigns, named Angikaar and E-course?

(A) Ministry of Home Affairs

(B) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

(C) Ministry of Human Resource and Development

(D) Ministry of Women and Child Development

Answer: (B)

Q. 88 Which of the following states will you go to enjoy the famous Gaura-Gauri Puja that is celebrated every year?

(A) Chhattisgarh

(B) Uttarakhand

(C) Rajasthan

(D) Gujarat

Answer: (A)

Q. 89 Which of these is an excretory organ of the human body?

(A) Heart

(B) Skin

(C) Brain

(D) Muscles

Answer: (B)

Q. 90 In which of the following states of India is the Bomdi-La Pass located?

(A) Assam

(B) Himachal Pradesh

(C) Arunachal Pradesh

(D) Sikkim

Answer: (C)

Q. 91 Which of the following are the 5 groups that plants are divided into?

(A) Thallophytes, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms

(B) Arthropoda, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms

(C) Mollusca, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms

(D) Annelida, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms

Answer: (A)

Q. 92 Who among the following is the 15th Chairman of the Finance Commission of India?

(A) Vijay L. Kelkar

(B) Y. V. Reddy

(C) N.K Singh

(D) C. Rangarajan

Answer: (C)

Q. 93 According to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2019, what is the proposed minimum compensation for hit and run case wherein, the victim die?

(A) 1,00,000

(B) 1,50,000

(C) 2,00,000

(D) 50,000

Answer: (C)

Q. 94 Which of the following Articles ensures to provide free and compulsory education to all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right to Education?

(A) 20A

(B) 14

(C) 21A

(D)18A

Answer: (C)

Q. 95 Which of the following teams did the India Under-15 team defeat with a 7-0 score in the final of the SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) U-15 Championship 2019 held at Kalyani Stadium, West Bengal?

(A) Sri Lanka

(B) Uzbekistan

(C) Turkmenistan

(D) Nepal

Answer: (D)

Q. 96 On January 6, 2020, how many Oman ships arrived at Goa to participate in “Naseem-Al-Bahr”, the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise?

(A) 1

(B) 2

(C) 3

(D) 4

Answer: (B)

Q. 97 In which year was the Second Anglo-Mysore war fought between the Kingdom of Mysore and the British East India Company?

(A) 1766-1769

(B) 1785-1789

(C) 1780-1784

(D) 1769-1775

Answer: (C)

Q. 98 Which of these eminent personalities is the one to not receive the Bharat Ratna from the Honorable President in the year 2019?

(A) Sachin Tendulkar

(B) Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika

(C) Nanaji Deshmukh

(D) Pranab Mukherjee

Answer: (A)

Q. 99 What was the name of the mega-ocean that surrounded the single continental mass before the continental drift as described by Alfred Wegener?

(A) Pangaea

(B) Pigmalion

(C) Panama

(D) Panthalassa

Answer: (D)

Q. 100 On August 13, at what cost did the Dikom Tea Estate of Assam sell its ‘Golden Butterfly’ tea at the GTAC, auction centre?

(A) Rs 25,000 per kg

(B) Rs 75,000 per kg

(C) Rs 1,00,000 per kg

(D) Rs 50,000 per kg

Answer: (B)

SSC CHSL Tier-I 19 March 2020 Shift-III Previous Year Paper

SSC CHSL 19th March 2020 Shift-3

English Language (Basic Knowledge)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 1 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

PENURY

(A) Readability

(B) Temporality

(C) Compatibility

(D) Poverty

Answer: (D)

Q. 2 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Although they searched for an hour, they were not able to find the ______ easily.

(A) whereabouts

(B) space

(C) location

(D) meeting

Answer: (C)

Q. 3 Select the wrongly spelt word.

(A) Menifestation

(B) Eradication

(C) Manipulation

(D) Regularization

Answer: (A)

Q. 4 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

The manager was referring about the previous instances of loss to the employees during his address.

(A) The manager was referring about

(B) the previous instances

(C) during his address

(D) of loss to the employees

Answer: (A)

Instructions In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Art is the use of (1)______, skill and imagination to create something that’s beautiful or emotionally (2)______. This definition needs to be expanded. If you (3)______ a little deeper, you’ll see that any skill can be considered an art, (4)______ if you exercise a little (5)______ and creativity in the process.

Q. 5 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

(A) emotion

(B) creativity

(C) destruction

(D) intoxication

Answer: (B)

Q. 6 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.

(A) creative

(B) comforting

(C) imaginative

(D) tempting

Answer: (B)

Q. 7 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.

(A) move

(B) play

(C) dig

(D) look

Answer: (C)

Q. 8 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.

(A) commonly

(B) at the outset

(C) generally

(D) particularly

Answer: (D)

Q. 9 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.

(A) imagination

(B) hope

(C) desire

(D) dream

Answer: (A)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 10 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The wall fell down with a big ______.

(A) hiss

(B) murmur

(C) screech

(D) bang

Answer: (D)

Q. 11 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

MAESTRO

(A) Connoisseur

(B) Enthusiast

(C) Teacher

(D) Amateur

Answer: (D)

Q. 12 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

Condition of sleep during certain parts of the year

(A) Somnambulism

(B) Dehydration

(C) Constipation

(D) Hibernation

Answer: (D)

Q. 13 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

UNWORTHY

(A) Deserving

(B) Helpful

(C) Trustworthy

(D) Unskilled

Answer: (A)

Q. 14 Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

The lion asked the lioness, “Where will you hide yourself, until I return?”

(A) The lion asked the lioness where she would hide herself, until he returned.

(B) The lion asked the lioness where she will hide herself, until he returns.

(C) The lion asked the lioness whether she would hide herself, until he returned.

(D) The lion asked the lioness where would she hide herself, until he returned.

Answer: (A)

Q. 15 Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

The Inspector had already proved the case before the investigation team took charge of it.

(A) The investigation team took charge of the case but the Inspector had already proved before it.

(B) The case had already proved by the Inspector before the investigation team took charge of it.

(C) The case was already proved by the Inspector before the investigation team took charge of it.

(D) The case had already been proved by the Inspector before the investigation team took charge of it.

Answer: (D)

Q. 16 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options select the one that gives their correct order.

(A) The boat floated down the river and reached the other bank.

(B) Thinking that she was dead, her friends secretly took her and abandoned her in a boat.

(C) The people on the bank took her to a hospital and saved her.

(D) Smelling a flower given by the magician, Shweta fell down unconscious.

(A) DBAC

(B) ACDB

(C) DABC

(D) BCAD

Answer: (A)

Q. 17 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.

Prithvi likes baseball as long as she likes cricket.

(A) so long as

(B) as much as

(C) No improvement

(D) as many as

Answer: (B)

Q. 18 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

One of the reason behind malnutrition is the improper way of food intake.

(A) behind malnutrition

(B) of food intake

(C) is the improper way

(D) One of the reason

Answer: (D)

Q. 19 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

A person who studies the structure of the earth

(A) Gynaecologist

(B) Geographer

(C) Gemologist

(D) Geologist

Answer: (D)

Q. 20 Select the wrongly spelt word.

(A) Productive

(B) Representative

(C) Palliative

(D) Lucretive

Answer: (D)

Q. 21 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In a fog

(A) Trapped in foggy weather

(B) Sightless and blind

(C) Confused and dazed

(D) Disturbed and unhappy

Answer: (C)

Q. 22 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options select the one that gives their correct order.

(A) Their classmate, Koushal, hardly studied and spent much of his time wasting on prattles.

(B) He made himself busy by collecting old pens and used papers in order to avoid studies.

(C) Poonam, the class teacher, was very much loved and respected by her students.

(D) Three of them were very intelligent and spent most of their time studying with Poonam.

(A) DCAB

(B) CADB

(C) CDAB

(D) CDBA

Answer: (C)

Q. 23 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Neither fish nor fowl

(A) Something which can neither be purchased nor be grown

(B) Something which can neither be supplied easily nor be made available readily

(C) Something which can neither be categorized easily nor be accepted befittingly

(D) Something which can neither be eaten nor be preserved

Answer: (C)

Q. 24 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

FESTIVITY

(A) Calibration

(B) Botheration

(C) Celebration

(D) Foundation

Answer: (C)

Q. 25 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.

As long to funding is not made available, our construction dreams have been deferred.

(A) No improvement

(B) As high as

(C) In as much as

(D) So long as

Answer: (D)

General Intelligence

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 26 In the given Venn Diagram, ‘Circle’ represents ‘Players’, ‘Triangle’ represents ‘Graduates’ and ‘Rectangle’ represents ‘Managers’. Which of the numbers depicts the area which represents ‘Graduate Players who are not Managers’?

(A) 1

(B) 5

(C) 7

(D) 2

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

From the Venn diagram,

The number which represents ‘Graduate Players who are not Managers’ = Intersection of Triangle and Circle but not Rectangle = 2 Hence, the correct answer is Option (D)

Q. 27 The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

When the paper is unfolded, two circles will appear on the top left similarly.

When the paper is unfolded again, no cutting part will appear.

∴ When the paper is unfolded it will appear as shown below

Hence, the correct answer is Option (D)

Q. 28 Select the figure that will come next in the given series.

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

In the given series,

The circle is moving one place in anti clockwise direction along the edges of the square. The star is moving one place in clockwise direction along the edges of the square. The black triangle is changing its position alternatively.

∴ The next figure in the given series is

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 29 Select the option in which the number set shares the same relationship as that shared by the given number set.

(11, 15, 400)

(A) (12, 17, 493)

(B) (10, 12, 244)

(C) (18, 24, 786)

(D) (20, 22, 870)

Answer: (A)

Q. 30 A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, what would be the letter on the opposite side of ‘L’?

(A) Q

(B) S

(C) R

(D) N

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

When the given sheet is folded to form a cube with base as Q,

Q will be opposite to L

R will be opposite to S

N will be opposite to A

∴ Q will be on the side of L.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 31 In a certain code language, ‘SHARP’ is written as ’73’. How will ‘AUDIT’ be written as in the same language?

(A) 80

(B) 72

(C) 76

(D) 84

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Q. 32 Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

19, 20, 24, 51, 67, ?

(A) 190

(B) 192

(C) 191

(D) 195

Answer: (B)

Q. 33 Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the given word-pair.

Admission Card : Examination

(A) Hotel : chef

(B) Weather : Winter

(C) Passenger : Bus Stand

(D) Ticket : Train Journey

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

Admission Card is compulsory for the Examination and it shows the right for Examination. Similarly, Ticket is compulsory for Train Journey and it shows the right for Train Journey.

∴ Ticket and Train Journey are related in the same way as Admission Card and Examination are related. Hence, the correct answer is Option (D)

Q. 34 Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the sign (*) and balance the following equation.

15 * 4 * 26 * 2 * 7 * 66

(A) +, ×, −, ÷, =

(B) +, ×, ÷, −, =

(C) ×, +, ÷, −, =

(D) ×, +, −, ÷, =

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

By Trial and Error method,

Option (A)

15 + 4 × 26 − 2 ÷ 7 = 66

266

15 + 4 × 26 − 7 =

After solving the value will be decimal which is not possible

Option (B)

15 + 4 × 26 ÷ 2 − 7 = 66

15 + 4 × 13 − 7 = 66

15 + 52 − 7 = 66

60 = 66

Hence Option (B) is incorrect

Option (C)

15 × 4 + 26 ÷ 2 − 7 = 66

15 × 4 + 13 − 7 = 66

60 + 13 − 7 = 66

66 = 66

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 35 How many triangles are there in the figure given below?

(A) 9

(B) 7

(C) 10

(D) 8

Answer: (D)

Q. 36 Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All speakers are equipment.

All equipment are wires.

Conclusions:

I. Some wires are equipment.

II. No speaker is wire.

III. Some speakers are not wires.

(A) Both conclusion I and III follow.

(B) Only conclusion I follows.

(C) All conclusions I, II and III follow.

(D) Only conclusion III follows.

Answer: (B)

Q. 37 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series.

U_D_UP_M_PDMU_DM

(A) UMDUD

(B) MPUDU

(C) PMUPD

(D) PMDUP

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

By Trial and Error method,

Option (A)

UUDM | UPDM | UPDM | UDDM

The above letters do not form a series. Hence option (A) is incorrect.

Option (B)

UMDP | UPUM | PPDM | UUDM

The above letters do not form a series. Hence option (B) is incorrect.

Option (C)

UPDM | UPUM | PPDM | UDDM

The above letters do not form a series. Hence option (C) is incorrect.

Option (D)

UPDM | UPDM | UPDM | UPDM

The above letters form a series.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (D)

Q. 38 Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and sixth term is related to fifth term.

27 : 6 :: 8 : ? :: 64 : 8

(A) 3

(B) 1

(C) 2

(D) 4

Answer: (D)

Q. 39 In a certain code language, ‘WARDEN’ is written as ‘SJIWFB’. How will ‘OFFICE’ be written as in that language?

(A) JGNKKS

(B) KHNJJT

(C) JHOKKU

(D) JHNKKT

Answer: (D)

Q. 40 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when a vertical mirror is placed on the right of the figure.

Answer: (C)

Q. 41 Select the option in which the number set shares the same relationship as that shared by the given number set.

(14, 24, 84)

(A) (16, 20, 160)

(B) (22, 34, 176)

(C) (12, 60, 186)

(D) (18, 30, 135)

Answer: (D)

Q. 42 Select the correct option that arranges the following words in a logical and meaningful sequence.

1. Prize

2. Competition

3. Marking by Judges

4. Winner

5. Participants

(A) 5, 2, 3, 4, 1

(B) 5, 2, 4, 3, 1

(C) 5, 3, 2, 1, 4

(D) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

At first, Participants will participate in the Competition. The Marking will be given by the Judges to the participants. Then the Winner of the competition will be awarded the Prize.

∴ The logical and meaningful order of the given words is Participants, Competition, Marking by Judges, Winner, Prize. Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 43 Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd one.

(A) SUWY

(B) YACF

(C) LNPR

(D) ZBDF

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

In letter-clusters SUWY, LNPR, ZBDF, the number of letters between the letters of the letter clusters is 1. In YACF, the number of letters between (C) and F is 2.

∴ YACF is the odd one among the given letter-clusters.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 44 Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.

Painting : Colour : : Homework : ?

(A) School

(B) Ink

(C) Notebook

(D) Teacher

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

Colour is used to do Painting. Similarly, Ink is used to do Homework.

∴ Ink is related to Homework in the same way Colour is related to Painting.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 45 Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd one.

(A) Second

(B) Minute

(C) Time

(D) Hour

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

Second, Minute, Hour are units of Time but the word Time is not unit of Time.

∴ Time is the odd one among the given words.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 46 In a class, every student participated in one of the three activities i.e. folk song, kathak and quiz. 22% of the total students participated in folk song. 25% of the remaining students participated in kathak. The remaining students participated in quiz. What percentage of students participated in quiz?

(A) 53%

(B) 30.6%

(C) 41.5%

(D) 58.5%

Answer: (D)

Q. 47 Four number-pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd one.

(A) 5 : 26

(B) 13 : 175

(C) 4 : 17

(D) 11 : 122

Answer: (B)

Q. 48 Himmat is the husband of Kavita. Sharda is the daughter of Ravi whose wife is Ketaki. Kavita is Sharda’s sister. How is Ravi related to Himmat?

(A) Brother

(B) Father-in-law

(C) Paternal Uncle

(D) Father

Answer: (B)

Q. 49 Select the option in which the given figure X is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed)

Answer: (D)

Q. 50 Select the option that is related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster.

UBQ : XET :: NKE 😕

(A) QNH

(B) QMH

(C) QNG

(D) PNH

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

The logic here is

U + 3 = X

(B) + 3 = E

Q + 3 = T

Similarly,

N + 3 = Q

K + 3 = N

E + 3 = H

∴ QNH is related to NKE in the same way XET is related to UBQ.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Quantitative Aptitude(Basic Arithmetic Skill)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 51 The given pie chart shows the marks obtained in an examination by a student (in degrees). Observe the pie chart and answer the question that follows.

If the total marks are 720, then the marks obtained in English is what percentage of the marks obtained in Maths?

(A) 50%

(B) 55%

(C) 75%

(D) 60%

Answer: (C)

Q. 52 The difference between the compound interest on a sum of ₹ 8,000 for 1 year at the rate of 10% per annum, interest compounded yearly and half yearly is:

(A) ₹40

(B) ₹10

(C) ₹30

(D) ₹20

Answer: (D)

Q. 53 is equal to

(A) tan x − sec x

(B) sec x.tan x

(C) tan x + sec x

(D) sec x − tan x

Answer: (D)

Q. 54 If x sin 30^∘cos 60^∘= sin 45 cos 45 , then the value of x is:

(A) 2

(B) 0

(C) 1

(D) 3

Answer: (A)

Q. 55 A sum of ₹1,260 is distributed between Ravi and Mohan. If the shares of Ravi and Mohan are in ratio 5 : 4, then the shares of Ravi and Mohan are respectively:

(A) ₹680 and ₹580

(B) ₹800 and ₹460

(C) ₹700 and ₹560

(D) ₹750 and ₹510

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

Given, Sum = ₹1,260

Ratio of shares of Ravi and Mohan = 5 : 4

Let the share of Ravi and Mohan are 5p and 4p respectively.

⇒ 5p + 4p = 1260

⇒ 9p = 1260

⇒ 1p = 140

Share of Ravi = 5p = 5 x 140 = ₹700

Share of Mohan = 4p = 4 x 140 = ₹560

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 56 The given pie chart shows the marks obtained in an examination by a student (in degrees). Observe the pie chart and answer the question that follows.

If total marks are 720, then the marks obtained in Chemistry, Biology and Maths together is what percentage of the total marks ?

(A) 50%

(B) 30%

(C) 60%

(D) 40%

Answer: (A)

Q. 57 The marked price of a toy is ₹450. After a certain discount on the marked price, the selling price of the toy is ₹405. The rate of discount is:

(A) 8%

(B) 12%

(C) 15%

(D) 10%

Answer: (D)

Q. 58 Ravi can complete a task in 6 days and Mohan can complete the same task in 9 days. In how many days can Ravi and Mohan together complete the same task?

(A) 3 ⅗ days

(B) 9 days

(C) 15 days

(D) 3 ⅖ days

Answer: (A)

Q. 59 Which number is divisible by both 9 and 11?

(A) 10,098

(B) 10,108

(C) 10,089

(D) 10,087

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

If a number is divisible by 9, then the sum of the digits of the number should be divisible by 9.

If a number is divisible by 11, then the difference of sum of the alternate numbers should be divisible by 11. By Trial and Error method,

Option (A)

Sum of the digits of 10,098 = 1 + 0 + 0 + 9 + 8 = 18 which is divisible by 9. So 10,098 is divisible by 9.

Difference of sum of alternate digits = 1 + 0 + 8 – (0 + 9) = 0 which is divisible by 11. So 10,098 is divisible by 11. Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 60 A car covers 15 km, 20 km, 30 km and 12 km at speeds of 20 km/h, 30 km/h, 40 km/h and 30 km/h,respectively. The average speed of the car for the total journey is :

(A) 88 km/h

(B) 60 km/h

(C) 30 km/h

(D) 40 km/h

Answer: (C)

Q. 61 Sohan purchased an old scooter, and sold it for ₹28,000 thus gaining a 12% profit on the cost price. The cost price of the scooter is:

(A) ₹27,000

(B) ₹30,000

(C) ₹25,000

(D) ₹26,000

Answer: (C)

Q. 62 If A = x – 1/x + 1, then the value of (A – 1) /(A) is:

(A)-4(2x-1) / x²-1

(B) x²-1 / -4(2x-1)

(C) x²-1 /-4(2x+1)

(D) -4x / x²-1

Answer: (D)

Q. 63 If the angle between two radii of a circle be 130^∘ , then the angle between the tangents at the end of these radii (in degrees)is:

(A) 50^∘

(B) 90^∘

(C) 40^∘

(D) 70^∘

Answer: (A)

Q. 64 In △ABC, AB = AC, and ∠BAC is 50^∘. Then ∠ABC and ∠BCA are, respectively:

(A) 70^∘and 75^∘

(B) 65^∘and 65^∘

(C) 50^∘and 55^∘

(D) 55^∘and 55^∘

Answer: (B)

Q. 65 The given pie chart shows the marks obtained in an examination by a student (in degrees). Observe the pie chart and answer the question that follows.

If the total marks are 720, then the marks obtained in Mathematics are:

(A) 140

(B) 160

(C) 120

(D) 80

Answer: (B)

Q. 66 If x – 1/x = 13 then the value of x² + 1/x²is:

(A) 165

(B) 171

(C) 167

(D) 169

Answer: (B)

Q. 67 In a circle centred at O, AB is a chord and C is any point on AB, such that OC is perpendicular to AB If the length of the chord is 16 cm and OC = 6 cm, the radius of circle is:

(A) 8 cm

(B) 12 cm

(C) 10 cm

(D) 6 cm

Answer: (C)

Q. 68 The volume of a cube is 343 cm³. The edge of cube is:

(A) 7 cm

(B) 6 cm

(C) 5 cm

(D) 4 cm

Answer: (A)

Q. 69 The value of 7 + [44 ÷ 4 + 9 × 2 − 14 ÷ 7 + 5 × 2] is:

(A) 44

(B) 55

(C) 33

(D) 67

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

7 + [44 ÷ 4 + 9 × 2 − 14 ÷ 7 + 5 × 2] = 7 + [11 + 9 × 2 − 2 + 5 × 2]

= 7 + [11 + 18 − 2 + 10]

= 7 + [39 − 2]

= 7 + [37]

= 44

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 70 The value of cos 29^∘ cosec 61^∘ tan 45^∘ +2 sin 35^∘ sec 55^∘/ 3 sin 42^∘ +3 sin 48^∘ is

(A) 0

(B) 1

(C) 3

(D) 2

Answer: (B)

Q. 71 Mohan finishes a journey by scooter in 5 hours. He travels the first half of the journey at 30 km/h and the second half of the journey at 20 km/h. The distance covered by him is:

(A) 130 km

(B) 120 km

(C) 140 km

(D) 100 km

Answer: (B)

Q. 72 Each side of a rectangular field is increased by 10%. Then the percentage increase in the area of the field is:

(A) 21%

(B) 10%

(C) 18%

(D) 15%

Answer: (A)

Q. 73 The given pie chart shows the marks obtained in an examination by a student (in degrees). Observe the pie chart and answer the question that follows.

If the total marks are 720, then the difference between the total marks obtained in Physics, Maths and Physical education and the total marks in Chemistry, Biology, and English out of the total marks is:

(A) 90

(B) 100

(C) 80

(D) 110

Answer: (C)

Q. 74 If x³—6x²+ ax + b is divisible by (x²—3x + 2), then the values of a and b are:

(A) a = -6 and b = -11

(B) a = -11 and b = 6

(C) a = 11 and b = -6

(D) a = 6 and b = 11

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

x³—6x²+ ax + b (x²—3x + 2)

Given, is divisible by

x³—6x²+ ax + b (x²—3x + 2) x − p

Let the quotient when is divisible by be ⇒ (x²—3x + 2)(x − p) = x³—6x²+ ax + b

⇒ x³− 3x²+ 2x − px²+ 3px − 2p = x³—6x²+ ax + b ⇒ x³− (3 + p) x²+ (2 + 3p) x − 2p = x³—6x²+ ax + b Comparing both sides,

− (3 + p) = −6

⇒ p = 3

2 + 3p = a

⇒ 2 + 3 (3) = a

⇒ a = 11

−2p = b

⇒ −2 (3) = b

⇒ b = −6

∴ a = 11 and b = -6

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 75 The measure of one of the exterior angles of a triangle is twice one of the interior opposite angles and the measure of the other interior opposite angles is 60 . The triangle is a/an:

(A) equilateral triangle

(B) right triangle

(C) scalene triangle

(D) isosceles triangle

Answer: (A)

General Awareness

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 76 Magnus Carlsen is associated with which game?

(A) Badminton

(B) Chess

(C) Squash

(D) Lawn Tennis

Answer: (B)

Q. 77 Proteins are assembled from how many amino acids?

(A) 5

(B) 10

(C) 15

(D) 20

Answer: (D)

Q. 78 When was the Treaty of Amritsar signed?

(A) 1809

(B) 1824

(C) 1819

(D) 1825

Answer: (A)

Q. 79 When was Safari first released by Apple?

(A) 1998

(B) 2003

(C) 2002

(D) 2001

Answer: (B)

Q. 80 Who among the following was one of the recipients of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2019?

(A) Sania Mirza

(B) PV Sindhu

(C) Virat Kohli

(D) Deepa Malik

Answer: (D)

Q. 81 Who was the President of India during the emergency of 1975-1977?

(A) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

(B) Varahagiri Venkatagiri

(C) R Venkataraman

(D) Giani Zail Singh

Answer: (A)

Q. 82 When was the Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata established?

(A) 1875

(B) 1864

(C) 1854

(D) 1885

Answer: (B)

Q. 83 Who wrote the famous book ‘The God of Small Things’?

(A) Ruskin Bond

(B) Arundhati Roy

(C) Kiran Desai

(D) Chetan Bhagat

Answer: (B)

Q. 84 What is the sex ratio of Kerala as per census 2011?

(A) 1084

(B) 1044

(C) 1024

(D) 1064

Answer: (A)

Q. 85 When was the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act enacted?

(A) 1975

(B) 1972

(C) 1976

(D) 1978

Answer: (D)

Q. 86 Which state ranked first in Sustainable Development Goals Index 2019-20 released by NITI Aayog of India?

(A) Andhra Pradesh

(B) Tamil Nadu

(C) Himachal Pradesh

(D) Kerala

Answer: (D)

Q. 87 In the field of computing, what does VGA stand for?

(A) Video Graphics Array

(B) Video Graphics Audio

(C) Visual Graphics Audio

(D) Visual Graphics Array

Answer: (A)

Q. 88 When was the Secretariat of the SAARC set up?

(A) 1984

(B) 1987

C1985

(D) 1986

Answer: (B)

Q. 89 What type of unemployment is generally found in agricultural sector of India?

(A) Voluntary unemployment

(B) Disguised unemployment

(C) Frictional unemployment

(D) Structural unemployment

Answer: (B)

Q. 90 Which award has been given to Narthaki Nataraj in 2019?

(A) Padma Vibhushan

(B) Bharat Ratna

(C) Padma Shri

(D) Padma Bhushan

Answer: (C)

Q. 91 Who is the newest Chief of Indian Army in December 2019?

(A) Bikram Singh

(B) Devraj Anbu

(C) Manoj Mukund Naravane

(D) Bipin Rawat

Answer: (C)

Q. 92 Who has been declared as ‘Men’s Player of the Year 2019’ by the International Hockey Federation?

(A) Manpreet Singh

(B) Arthur van Doren

(C) Aran Zalewski

(D) Lucas Vila

Answer: (A)

Q. 93 The Raleigh Commission (1902) was appointed to recommend reforms in:

(A) draught management

(B) the police system

(C) the education system

(D) the judicial system

Answer: (C)

Q. 94 Dachigam National Park is in which state of India?

(A) Himachal Pradesh

(B) West Bengal

(C) Uttarakhand

(D) Jammu and Kashmir

Answer: (D)

Q. 95 What is the relative density of silver?

(A) 10.8

(B) 9.5

(C) 10.4

(D) 7.2

Answer: (A)

Q. 96 Ustad Alladiya Khan belongs to which gharana of Hindustani music?

(A) Agra gharana

(B) Gwalior gharana

(C) Benaras gharana

(D) Jaipur gharana

Answer: (D)

Q. 97 Which of the following types of organisms have an open circulatory system?

(A) Mollusca

(B) Nematoda

(C) Annelida

(D) Birds

Answer: (A)

Q. 98 Saga Dawa is the festival of which state?

(A) Tripura

(B) Manipur

(C) Sikkim

(D) Assam

Answer: (C)

Q. 99 What is the height of Tehri Dam?

(A) 250.5 m

(B) 270.5 m

(C) 280.5 m

(D) 260.5 m

Answer: (D)

Q. 100 How many Indian states share border with Bhutan?

(A) 5

(B) 3

(C) 2

(D) 4

Answer: (D)

SSC CHSL Tier-I 19 March 2020 Shift-II Previous Year Paper

SSC CHSL 19th March 2020 Shift-2

English Language (Basic Knowledge)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 1 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Reinventing the wheel

(A) Disturbing the system which has already been in use

(B) Wasting one time for things that have already been satisfactorily done

(C) Analysing various factors of happenings

(D) Examining circumstances that have already been understood

Answer: (B)

Q. 2 Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

Nakul asked her, “How do you know that Rahul has told it to him?”

(A) Nakul asked her how she knew that Rahul had told that to him.

(B) Nakul asked hert hat how she has knownthat Rahul has told that to him.

(C) Nakul asked her how she knew that Rahul has told that to him.

(D) Nakul asked hert hat how she knows that Rahul had told that to him.

Answer: (A)

Q. 3 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

TAME

(A) Upset

(B) Restraina

(C) Sanctifya

(D) Control

Answer: (A)

Q. 4 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

TARNISH

(A) Damage

(B) Decorate

(C) Appease

(D) Heighten

Answer: (A)

Instructions

In the following passage some wordshave been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of

the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Forest fire always (1)_____ by one of two reasons-naturally caused or human-caused. Natural fire is generally (2)_____ by lightning, with a very small percentage (3)_____ by spontaneous combustion of dry fuel such as saw dust and leaves.(4)_____, human-caused fire can happen (5)_____ any number of reasons.

Q. 5 Select the most appropriate option for blank No.1.

(A) takes up

(B) happens

(C) causes

(D) creates

Answer: (B)

Q. 6 Select the most appropriate option for blank No.2.

(A) causedna

(B) reasonedaw

(C) begun7

(D) troubled

Answer: (A)

Q. 7 Select the most appropriate option for blank No.3.

(A) achieved

(B) gathered

(C) contributed

(D) attained

Answer: (C)

Q. 8 Select the most appropriate option for blank No.4.

(A) Consequentlya

(B) At the outseta

(C) Unless4

(D) Onthe other hand

Answer: (D)

Q. 9 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.

(A) due to

(B) since

(C) hence forth

(D) because

Answer: (A)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 10 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

Cats cannot be blamed for its behaviour to their masters as they are tamed so.

(A) for its behaviour

(B) to their masters

(C) as they are tamed so

(D) Cats cannot be blamed

Answer: (A)

Q. 11 Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

This android can perform all the programmes perfectly well.

(A) All the programmes can be performed perfectly well by this android.

(B) All the programmes could have been performed perfectly well by this android.

(C) All the programmes can have been performed perfectly well by this android.

(D) All the programmes could be performed perfectly well by this android.

Answer: (A)

Q. 12 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.

(A) He wason a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

(B) The villagers were kind though doubtful.

(C) They offered him some food to eat and a room to stay.

(D) One night, he tookrest in a village unfamiliar on the way.

(A) DCAB

(B) CDBA

(C) ADBC

(D) CADB

Answer: (C)

Q. 13 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segmentin the given sentence.If there is no need to substitute it, select “No improvement”.

She is tender-hearted by nature and | have found her eyes moist many a times over the sad face of any children.

(A) so many times

(B) many time

(C) No improvement

(D) manya time

Answer: (C)

Q. 14 Select the wrongly spelt word.

(A) Scrutinize

(B) Sympathize

(C) Compromize

(D) Colonize

Answer: (C)

Q. 15 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

Some of the issues discussed on the media now a days has no relevance to the nation-building process

(A) to the nation-building process

(B) has no relevance

(C) on the media now a days

(D) Someofthe issues discussed

Answer: (B)

Q. 16 Select the word which meansthe sameas the group of words given.

A personliving in the same age with another

(A) Partner

(B) Collaborator

(C) Contemporary

(D) Confidant

Answer: (C)

Q. 17 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

PLEASANT

(A) Tiresome

(B) Tedious

(C) Refreshing

(D) Exasperating

Answer: (C)

Q. 18 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segmentin the given sentence.If there is no need to substitute it, select “No improvement”.

The selection to the police department raised him as high to a kite.

(A) as high as

(B) No improvement

(C) so high to

(D) so high so

Answer: (A)

Q. 19 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Falling head over heels

(A) Falling deeply in love with some one

(B) Feeling deep sympathy to the needy

(C) Fixing models without proper analysis

(D) Finding fault with others

Answer: (A)

Q. 20 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

DISPUTE

(A) Strengthen

(B) Quarrel

(C) Impute

(D) Concede

Answer: (D)

Q. 21 Select the word which meas the same as the group of words given.

A situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives or confusions

(A) Sophistication

(B) Instability

(C) Dilemma

(D) Complication

Answer: (C)

Q. 22 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Children need special care and _____ from the side of their parents for making them emotionally strong.

(A) suspicion

(B) attention

(C) reflection

(D) compromise

Answer: (B)

Q. 23 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.

(A) The driver had a cloudy look and drove off without taking him.

(B) He asked a taxi driver to take him to the shopping mall.

(C) He told the driver that he could pay the fare by card, not in cash.

(D) He arrived on the outskirts of a city.

(A) DBCA

(B) ACDB

(C) DCAB

(D) CDBA

Answer: (A)

Q. 24 Select the wrongly spelt word.

(A) Tolerate

(B) Temperate

(C) Accomodate

(D) Promulgate

Answer: (C)

Q. 25 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Unnecessary suspicion and lack of trust against the others are caused by _____.

(A) prejudice

(B) contentment

(C) impartiality

(D) empathy

Answer: (A)

General Intelligence

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 26 Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Select the odd one.

(A) South Africa

(B) Europe

(C) Africa

(D) North America

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Europe, Africa, North America are continents whereas South Africa is not a continent.

∴ South Africa is the odd one among the given words.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 27 Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.

Answer: (C)

Explanation: In the given series,

The black square is moving one place in clockwise direction along the edge and also changing its position up and down alternatively. ∴

The next figure in the given series is

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 28 Two different positions of the same dice are shown below, the six faces of which are numbered 1 to 6. Which number is on the face opposite the face showing 1?

(A) 4

(B) 2

(C) 5

(D) 3

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

From the first position of dice, 1 is not opposite to 3 and 6

From the second position of dice, 1 is not opposite to 5 and 4

⇒ 1 is opposite to the remaining number 2

∴ 2 will be on the face opposite to the face showing 1.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 29 Select the correct mirror image of the given letter cluster when a vertical mirror is placed on the right of the cluster.

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

When the mirror is placed on the right side of the letter cluster,

∴ The mirror image of the given letter cluster is

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 30 In a certain code language, ‘STAFF’ is written as ‘RTSUZBEGEG’. How will ‘ORDER’ be written as in that language?

(A) NQRSCFDFRS

(B) NPQSCEDFQS

(C) OPQTCEDFQS

(D) NPQSCEGFQT

Answer: (B)

Q. 31 Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.

Gloves : Hands : : Shoes : ?

(A) Cobbler

(B) Leather

(C) Feet

(D) Knee

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

Gloves are used to the Hands. Similarly, Shoes are used to the Feet.

∴ Feet are related to Shoes in the same way Hands are related to the Gloves.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 32 Select the option in which the number set shares the same relationship as that shared by the given number set.

(11, 17, 204)

(A) (22, 14, 318)

(B) (24, 13, 225)

(C) (12, 21, 273)

(D) (9, 13, 147)

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

The logic here is

17 + (11 x 17) = 17 + 187 = 204

The third number is the sum of second number and the product of first and second number.

Similarly,

21 + (12 x 21) = 21 + 252 = 273

∴ (12, 21, 273) shares the same relationship as that shared by (11, 17, 204).

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 33 Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

50, 49, 53, 44, 60, 35, ?

(A) 71

(B) 117

(C) 70

(D) 104

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

The given series is 50, 49, 53, 44, 60, 35, ?

49 – 50 = -1

53 – 49 = 4

44 – 53 = -9

60 – 44 = 16

35 – 60 = -25

The difference between the numbers of the series are negative value and positive value of the squares of the consecutive numbers alternatively.

Similarly, the next difference should be 36.

Let the required number be a

⇒ a – 35 = 36

⇒ a = 36 + 35

⇒ a = 71

∴ The required number is 71.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 34 How many triangles are there in the figure given below?

(A) 8

(B) 9

(C) 11

(D) 10

Answer: (D)

Q. 35 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series.

K _ _ MKXZ _ KX _ MK _ ZM

(A) XZMZK

(B) MZMZX

CXXMKX

(D) XZMZX

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

By Trial and Error method,

Option (A)

K X Z M | K X Z M | K X Z M | K K Z M

The above letters do not form a series. Hence option (A) is incorrect.

Option (B)

K M Z M | K X Z M | K X Z M | K X Z M

The above letters do not form a series. Hence option (B) is incorrect.

Option (C)

K X X M | K X Z M | K X K M | K X Z M

The above letters do not form a series. Hence option (C) is incorrect.

Option (D)

K X Z M | K X Z M | K X Z M | K X Z M

The above letters form a series.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (D)

Q. 36 Select the option in which the number set shares the same relationship as that shared by the given number set.

(52, 48, 64)

(A) (61, 55, 36)

(B) (70, 62, 441)

(C) (82, 78, 81)

(D) (92,90, 8)

Answer: (D)

Q. 37 Select the option that is related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster.

NR : MI :: BK : ?

(A) XM

(B) YU

(C) OP

(D) YP

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

Given, MI is related to NR

The logic here is

N opposite is M

R opposite is I

Similarly,

(B) opposite is Y

K opposite is P

∴ YP is related to BK in the same way MI is related to NR.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (D)

Q. 38 Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

1, Mount Abu

2. World

3. India

4. Rajasthan

5. Nakki Lake

(A) 5, 1, 4, 3, 2

(B) 5, 1, 4, 2, 3

(C) 1, 5, 3, 4, 2

(D) 5, 1, 2, 3, 4

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Nakki Lake is situated in the hill station Mount Abu. Mount Abu is in Rajasthan. Rajasthan is in India. India is part of the World. ∴

The logical and meaningful order of the given words is Nakki Lake, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India, World. Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 39 In a batch of 68 students, 23 students do not participate in any of the two games i.e. cricket and squash. 17 students participate in cricket only, 24 students participate in cricket and squash. How many students participate in squash only?

(A) 28

(B) 4

(C) 21

(D) 20

Answer: (B)

Q. 40 Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.

3 : 67 :: 6 : ?

(A) 349

(B) 55

(C) 42

(D) 222

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Given, 67 is related to 3

The logic here is

3 3 + 43 = 67 ⟶ first number + (first number + 1) =

3 + (3 + 1) = Similarly,

3second number

3 6 + 73 = 349 ⟶ first number + (first number + 1) =

6 + (6 + 1) =

∴ 349 is related to 6 in the same way 67 is related to 3. Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 41 Which two signs and two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

16 + 8 × 25 − 15 ÷ 5 = 138

(A) × and + ; 15 and 25

(B) ÷ and − ; 15 and 5

(C) × and − ; 8 and 25

(D) × and + ; 8 and 25

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

By Trial and Error method,

Option (A)

16 × 8 + 15 − 25 ÷ 5 = 138

16 × 8 + 15 − 5 = 138

128 + 15 − 5 = 138

138 = 138

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 42 In a certain code language, ‘WORKSHOP’ is written as ‘231518118191211’. How will ‘NOVEMBER’ be written as in that language?

(A) 13172251325229

(B) 14142251424228

(C) 14152251425229

(D) 11151251422227

Answer: (C)

Q. 43 Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes. Infants, Males, Fathers

Answer: (B)

Q. 44 Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the following word-pair.

Diabetes : Disease

(A) Office : Employee

(B) Summer : Season

(C) Bottle : Water

(D) Crop : Farmer

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

Diabetes is a Disease. Similarly, Summer is a Season.

∴ Summer and Season are related in the same way Diabetes and Disease are related.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 45 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Select the odd one.

(A) AEIM

(B) SVZD

(C) RVZD

(D) CGKO

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

In the letter-clusters AEIM, RVZD, CGKO, the number of letters between the letters of the letter-clusters are 3. In SVZD, the number of letters between S and V is 2.

∴ SVZD is the odd one among the given letter-clusters.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 46 Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

No plastic is iron.

All steel is iron.

Conclusions:

I. Some plastic is steel.

II. Some iron is steel.

III. No steel is plastic.

(A) Only conclusions I and III follow.

(B) Only conclusions II and III follow.

(C) Only conclusions I and II follow.

(D) Only conclusion II follows.

Answer: (B)

Q. 47 The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?

Answer: (B)

Q. 48 In a certain code, ‘sky is blue’ is written as ‘815’ ; ‘blue and red’ is written as ‘725’; ‘Ram likes red’ is coded as ‘203’; ‘Sita and Ram’ is written as ‘379’. What will be the code for ‘Ram likes blue’?

(A) 257

(B) 512

(C) 573

(D) 503

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

In the code language,

‘sky is blue’ is written as ‘815’ ……….(1)

‘blue and red’ is written as ‘725’ …….(2)

‘Ram likes red’ is coded as ‘203’ …….(3)

‘Sita and Ram’ is written as ‘379’ …….(4)

Comparing (1) and (2), the code for ‘blue’ is ‘5’

Comparing (3) and (4), the code for ‘Ram’ is ‘3’

Comparing (2) and (3), the code for ‘red’ is ‘2’

From (3), the code for remaining word ‘likes’ is ‘0’

∴ The code for ‘Ram likes blue’ is ‘503’

Hence, the correct answer is Option (D)

Q. 49 Select the option figure which contains figure X embedded in it as its part. (Rotation is not allowed)

Answer: (D)

Q. 50 Pointing to the photograph of Amit, Gagan said, ‘His sister’s mother’s husband is my daughter’s mother’s husband’s father.’ How is Amit related to Gagan?

(A) Nephew

(B) Father

(C) Maternal uncle

(D) Brother

Answer: (D)

Quantitative Aptitude(Basic Arithmetic Skill)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 51 The area of an isosceles right angled triangle is 121 cm². Find its hypotenuse.

(A) 23 cm

(B) 20 cm

(C) 22 cm

(D) 21 cm

Answer: (C)

Q. 52 The distance between the centres of two equal circles each of radius 4 cm is 17 cm. The length of a transverse tangent is:

(A) 14 cm

(B) 16 cm

(C) 19 cm

(D) 15 cm

Answer: (D)

Q. 53 A car covered 150 km in 5 hours. If it travels at one-third its usual speed, then how much more time will it take to cover the same distance?

(A) 12 hours

(B) 14 hours

(C) 10 hours

(D) 8 hours

Answer: (C)

Q. 54 The printed price on a book is ₹ 150. If it is sold after two successive discounts of 30% and 40%, then find its selling price.

(A) ₹ 63

(B) ₹ 64

(C) ₹ 66

(D) ₹ 65

Answer: (A)

Q. 55 The given bar graph shows the biscuit exports of India over a period of five years. Study the graph and answer the question that follow.

In which two years was the value per tonne equal?

(A) 2006 and 2007

(B) 2008 and 2009

(C) 2007 and 2008

(D) 2005 and 2006

Answer: (B)

Q. 56 If 2 cot θ = 3, then (√13cos𝛉-3tan𝛉) / (3tan𝛉 +√13sin𝛉) is:

(A) ¾

(B) ¼

(C) ⅔

(D) ⅕

Answer: (B)

Q. 57 If x⁴+ 1/x⁴= 14159, then the value of x + 1/x is:

(A) 11

(B) 12

(C) 9

(D) 10

Answer: (A)

Q. 58 The three medians AX, BY and CZ of △ABC intersect at point L. If the area of △ABC is 30 cm², then the area of the quadrilateral BXLZ is:

(A) 10 cm²

(B) 12 cm²

(C) 16 cm²

(D) 14 cm²

Answer: (A)

Q. 59 The given bar-graph represents the number of teachers in different weight groups. Study the graph and answer the question that follows.

In which of the following weight groups is the number of teachers the maximum?

(A) 45 – 50

(B) 60 – 65

(C) 65 – 70

(D) 40 – 45

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

From the bar graph,

Number of teachers in the weight group 45 – 50 = 5

Number of teachers in the weight group 60 – 65 = 9

Number of teachers in the weight group 65 – 70 = 5

Number of teachers in the weight group 40 – 45 = 3

∴ The number of teachers in the weight group 60 – 65 is highest.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 60 The given bar graph shows the biscuit exports of India over a period of five years. Study the graph and answer the question that follow.

In which year, the percentage increase in exports was maximum from its preceding year:

(A) 2007

(B) 2006

(C) 2009

(D) 2008

Answer: (A)

Q. 61 If X = tan 40^∘, then the value of 2 tan 50^∘will be:

(A) 2/X

(B) 2X

(C) 1/X

(D) 1/2X

Answer: (A)

Q. 62 In a question on division, the divisor is 6 times the quotient and 3 times the remainder. If the remainder is 40, then find the dividend.

(A) 2445

(B) 2440

(C) 2455

(D) 2450

Answer: (B)

Q. 63 Two circles of radii 20 cm and 5 cm, respectively, touch each other externally at the point P, AB is the direct common tangent of those two circles of centres R and S, respectively. The length of AB is equal to:

(A) 10 cm

(B) 5 cm

(C) 15 cm

(D) 20 cm

Answer: (D)

Q. 64 Kamal and Anil can dig a pond in 8 days and 14 days, respectively. If the total expense of digging is ₹ 4,400, then how much money will Anil earn?

(A) ₹ 1400

(B) ₹ 1600

(C) ₹ 1500

(D) ₹ 1300

Answer: (B)

Q. 65 IF L is the circumcentre of △XYZ and angle X is 40^∘, then the value of ∠YZL is:

(A) 50^∘

(B) 60^∘

(C) 40^∘

(D) 70^∘

Answer: (A)

Q. 66 Simplify the expression 25 − [16 − {14 − (18 − 8 + 3)}].

(A) 16

(B) 15

(C) 17

(D) 14

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

25 − [16 − {14 − (18 − 8 + 3)}] = 25 − [16 − {14 − (18 − 11)}]

= 25 − [16 − {14 − 7}]

= 25 − [16 − 7]

= 25 − 9

= 16

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 67 If a − b = 18 and a³− b³= 324 , then find ab.

(A) 105

(B) -102

(C) -104

(D) 103

Answer: (B)

Q. 68 The given bar graph shows the biscuit exports of India over a period of five years. Study the graph and answer the question that follow.

What was the percentage drop in the export quantity from 2005 to 2006?

(A) 75%

(B) 100%

(C) 50%

(D) 25%

Answer: (D)

Q. 69 A man sold his bike for ₹ 25,000 at 25% profit. At what price would it he have sold if he had incurred a loss of 15%?

(A) ₹ 19,000

(B) ₹ 17,000

(C) ₹ 16,000

(D) ₹ 18,000

Answer: (B)

Q. 70 The average of 40 numbers is 36. The average of the first 25 numbers is 31 and the average of last 16 numbers is 43. Find the 25th number.

(A) 21

(B) 23

(C) 24

(D) 22

Answer: (B)

Q. 71 A woman earns ₹ 1,000/day. After some weeks, she earns ₹1,160/day. By how much percentage did her earnings increase?

(A) 18%

(B) 16%

(C) 17%

(D) 15%

Answer: (B)

Q. 72 If 2x = sin θ and 2/x = cos θ, then the value of 4 (x²+ 1/x^x) is:

(A) 1

(B) 0

(C) 2

(D) 4

Answer: (A)

Q. 73 The area of the quadrant of a circle whose circumference is 22 cm, will be:

(A) 3.5 cm²

(B) 38.5 cm²

(C) 10 cm²

(D) 9.625 cm²

Answer: (D)

Q. 74 How much will be decreased to each terms of ratio 16 : 19, so that it will be 7 : 6?

(A) 36

(B) 35

(C) 34

(D) 37

Answer: (D)

Q. 75 Suresh lent out a sum of money to Rakesh for 5 years at simple interest. At the end of 5 years, Rakesh paid 9/8 of the sum to Suresh to clear out the amount. Find the rate of simple interest per annum.

(A) 3.5% p.a.

(B) 2.5% p.a.

(C) 3% p.a.

(D) 2% p.a.

Answer: (B)

General Awareness

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 76 When was the Rovers Cup started?

(A) 1981

(B) 1952

(C) 1931

(D) 1891

Answer: (D)

Q. 77 Which film won the Golden Globe Awards 2020 for Best Picture – Drama?

(A) The Irishman

(B) Joker

(C) 1917

(D) Marriage story

Answer: (C)

Q. 78 Lavani is a folk music of which state?

(A) Karnataka

(B) Odisha

(C) Kerala

(D) Maharashtra

Answer: (D)

Q. 79 Which of the following kingdoms consists of prokaryotic cells?

(A) Animalia

(B) Protista

(C) Fungi

(D) Monera

Answer: (D)

Q. 80 Who won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 in Hindi?

(A) Chitra Mudgal

(B) Nand Kishore Acharya

(C) Nasira Sharma

(D) Ramesh Kunthal Megh

Answer: (B)

Q. 81 Which of the following is one of the sacred books of Buddhism?

(A) Torah

(B) The Avesta

(C) Kalpa Sutra

(D) Tripitaka

Answer: (D)

Q. 82 The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established in:

(A) 1982

(B) 1991

(C) 1987

(D) 1975

Answer: (A)

Q. 83 Which function key is used for opening help?

(A) F1

(B) F2

(C) F4

(D) F3

Answer: (A)

Q. 84 How many people were awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2019?

(A) 2

(B) 4

(C) 3

(D) 5

Answer: (B)

Q. 85 Lipulekh Pass is in which state of India?

(A) Assam

(B) Himachal Pradesh

(C) Uttarakhand

(D) Jammu and Kashmir

Answer: (C)

Q. 86 GST was introduced by which amendment act of the Constitution?

(A) 106

(B) 101

(C) 102

(D) 107

Answer: (B)

Q. 87 When was WhatsApp incorporated?

(A) 2008

(B) 2007

(C) 2010

(D) 2009

Answer: (D)

Q. 88 Who is/was the 13th President of India?

(A) Ram Nath Kovind

(B) Pratibha Patil

(C) Pranab Mukherjee

(D) APJ Abdul Kalam

Answer: (C)

Q. 89 Salsette Island is situated in which state of India?

(A) Kerala

(B) Maharashtra

(C) Andhra Pradesh

(D) Tamil Nadu

Answer: (B)

Q. 90 In Tibet, the Brahmaputra river is known as:

(A) Tsangpo

(B) Debung

(C) Lohit

(D) Dihang

Answer: (A)

Q. 91 Which of the following countries was the runner up in the 2019 IC(C) Cricket World cup?

(A) England

(B) India

(C) New Zealand

(D) Australia

Answer: (C)

Q. 92 How many Lok Sabha constituencies are there in Rajasthan?

(A) 25

(B) 28

(C) 30

(D) 20

Answer: (A)

Q. 93 Where is the Dudhsagar waterfalls located?

(A) Maharashtra

(B) Kerala

(C) Goa

(D) Karnataka

Answer: (C)

Q. 94 What was the theme of the International Yoga Day 2019?

(A) Yoga for Climate Action

(B) Yoga for Peace

(C) Connect the Youth

(D) Yoga for Health

Answer: (A)

Q. 95 Shore temple is situated in which state of India?

(A) Odisha

(B) Kerala

(C) Tamil Nadu

(D) Maharashtra

Answer: (C)

Q. 96 Which state has launched the Cyber Safe Woman Campaign in January 2020?

(A) Karnataka

(B) Kerala

(C) Maharashtra

(D) Tamil Nadu

Answer: (C)

Q. 97 What did Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discover?

(A) Conservation ofelectric charge

(B) Electric bulb

(C) X-Rays

(D) Thermodynamics

Answer: (C)

Q. 98 Vivekananda Rock Memorial is in which state of India?

(A) Tamil Nadu

(B) Kerala

(C) Maharashtra

(D) Andhra Pradesh

Answer: (A)

Q. 99 What is the atomic weight of Lithium?

(A) 6.941 amu, g/mol

(B) 9.012 amu, g/mol

(C) 4.003 amu, g/mol

(D) 10.811 amu, g/mol

Answer: (A)

Q. 100 Jitu Rai is associated with which sport?

(A) Wrestling

(B) Shooting

(C) Weight lifting

(D) Boxing

Answer: (B)

SSC CHSL Tier-I 18 March 2020 Shift-II Previous Year Paper

SSC CHSL 18th March 2020 Shift-2

English Language (Basic Knowledge)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 1 Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case there is no improvement select ‘No improvement’. Priya has been working in this school from June 2017 .

(A) on June 2017

(B) No improvement

(C) since June 2017

(D) for June 2017

Answer: (C)

Q. 2 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

VERSATILE

(A) Truthful

(B) Insincere

(C) Honest

(D) Inflexible

Answer: (D)

Q. 3 Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom.

Touch all bases

(A) Imagine you are flying

(B) Stretch your hands high

(C) Include everything

(D) Force someone to do something

Answer: (C)

Q. 4 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

KIT

(A) Information

(B) Element

(C) Equipment

(D) Particle

Answer: (C)

Instructions

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India. It was originally commissioned (1)______ Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus (2)______ a simple hemispherical brick structure built (3)______ the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the chhatri, a parasol-like (4)______ symbolising high rank, which was (5)______ to honour and shelter the relics.

Q. 5 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1.

(A) to

(B) by

(C) with

(D) from

Answer: (B)

Q. 6 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2.

(A) gave

(B) were

(C) was

(D) kept

Answer: (C)

Q. 7 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3.

(A) aside

(B) into

(C) about

(D) over

Answer: (D)

Q. 8 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4.

(A) bridge

(B) structure

(C) conduit

(D) wall

Answer: (B)

Q. 9 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5.

(A) intended

(B) outlined

(C) informed

(D) predicted

Answer: (A)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 10 Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.

It is difficult to make out that they are twins because they do not resemble to each other.

(A) because they do not

(B) resemble to each other

(C) that they are twins

(D) It is difficult to make out

Answer: (B)

Q. 11 Select the option that is the passive form of the sentence.

The batsman had hit the ball towards the boundary.

(A) The ball is being hit towards the boundary by the batsman.

(B) The ball is hit towards the boundary by the batsman.

(C) The ball had been hit towards the boundary by the batsman.

(D) The ball was hit towards the boundary by the batsman.

Answer: (C)

Q. 12 Select the option that is the direct form of the sentence.

Kirti asked me if I had watched the movie on television the previous night.

(A) Kirti asked me, “Did I watched the movie on television last night?”

(B) Kirti asked me, “You had watched the movie on television last night?”

(C) Kirti asked me, “Did you watch the movie on television last night?”

(D) Kirti asked me, “Had you watched the movie on television last night?”

Answer: (C)

Q. 13 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

NEBULOUS

(A) Familiar

(B) Common

(C) Clear

(D) Mutual

Answer: (C)

Q. 14 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

ANODYNE

(A) Hostile

(B) Harmful

(C) Gigantic

(D) Benign

Answer: (D)

Q. 15 Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The police was able to find the guilty but the big fish escaped.

(A) tall people

(B) main leaders

(C) plump men

(D) large-sized ones

Answer: (B)

Q. 16 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Earthquake inspection ______ that the two ancient buildings that remained intact after the Hiroshima bombing in Tokyo would not withstand a strong tremor.

(A) retracted

(B) resumed

(C) redirected

(D) revealed

Answer: (D)

Q. 17 Select the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.

Oh dear! The audio in one of the channel on television is not clear at all.

(A) on television

(B) in one of the channel

(C) Oh dear! The audio

(D) is not clear at all

Answer: (B)

Q. 18 Select the word with the INCORRECT spelling.

(A) Pensive

(B) Apprehensive

(C) Medetative

(D) Appended

Answer: (C)

Q. 19 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The reporter asked the politician, “As a woman leader, what are some of the major ______ that you face?”

(A) crunches

(B) crashes

(C) challenges

(D) contests

Answer: (C)

Q. 20 Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case there is no improvement select ‘No improvement’. The struggle for climate change must be prioritised given that our population is increasing and not decreasing.

(A) could prioritise

(B) is prioritising

(C) No improvement

(D) may have prioritised

Answer: (C)

Q. 21 Select the word with the correct spelling.

(A) Propencity

(B) Suceptible

(C) Impresionable

(D) Impeccable

Answer: (D)

Q. 22 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

Small room where dishes are washed

(A) Scullery

(B) Pantry

(C) Ante-room

(D) Larder

Answer: (A)

Q. 23 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.

(A) Waqar instead gave it to Afridi, who went on to score a 37-ball century, the fastest ODI century.

(B) That was when his teammate Waqar Younis handed him over a bat that belonged to Sachin Tendulkar.

(C) When Shahid Afridi had flown in to join the Pakistan team 1996, he did not even have a proper bat to play with.

(D) Sachin had earlier gifted Waqar his bat to take to Sialkot, Pakistan’s world famous sports goods manufacturing capital and get a custom-made one replicated there.

(A) CBDA

(B) ACBD

(C) BADC

(D) DCAB

Answer: (A)

Q. 24 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

Person or thing that is the centre of attention

(A) Politician

(B) Cynosure

(C) Leader

(D) Organiser

Answer: (B)

Q. 25 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.

(A) Mulla Nasruddin opened a hair-cutting salon and was ready to welcome his customers.

(B) “Mulla,” he said sheepishly, “my new wife is coming home today.”

(C) “Just take out all the grey strands from my beard and make me look very young.”

(D) Being the first day, a lot of people came and among them was a man in his early fifties with a flowing beard.

(A) BDAC

(B) DBCA

(C) ADBC

(D) CDAB

Answer: (C)

General Intelligence

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 26 Four numbers have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number that is different from the rest.

(A) 2514

(B) 1568

(C) 1432

(D) 2628

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

1568, 1432, 2628 are divisible by 4 since last two digits of the numbers are divisible by 4. 2514 is not divisible by 4 since last two digits are not divisible by 4.

∴ 2514 is the odd one among the given numbers.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 27 How many squares are there in the following figure?

(A) 42

(B) 25

(C) 36

(D) 33

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

Here the points A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S represent the small squares from the given diagram. firstly, we have 21 small squares

and now , ABED,BCEF,DEGH,EFIH,GHJK,HIKL,JKNM,KLON,UTQR are 4 X4 squares =9

Lets locate 3 X 3 squares.

ABCIHG,GHIONM,DEFLKJ =3

So, the total squares are 21+9+3= 33

Hence answer is option (D)

Q. 28 In a certain code language, STAR is coded as 55 and CUT is coded as 42. How will ‘PEN’ be coded as in that language?

(A) 51

(B) 68

(C) 55

(D) 63

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Given, STAR is coded as 55 and CUT is coded as 42 in the code language. The logic here is

S opposite is H ⟶ H = 8

T opposite is G ⟶ G = 7

A opposite is Z ⟶ Z = 26

R opposite is I ⟶ I = 9

STAR (8 + 7 + 26 + 9) + 5 = 50 + 5 = 55

C opposite is X ⟶ X = 24

U opposite is F ⟶ F = 6

T opposite is G ⟶ G = 7

CUT (24 + 6 + 7) + 5 = 37 + 5 = 42

The code value is the sum of values of opposite letters and 5.

Similarly,

P opposite is K ⟶ K = 11

E opposite is V ⟶ V = 22

N opposite is M ⟶ M = 13

PEN (11 + 22 + 13) + 5 = 46 + 5 = 51

∴ PEN is coded as 51 in the code language.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 29 Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

8, 13, 23, 43, ?, 163, 323

(A) 79

(B) 63

(C) 83

(D) 93

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

The given series is 8, 13, 23, 43, ?, 163, 323

The difference of the numbers is becoming twice as shown below

The next difference should be 40.

Let the required number = a

⇒ a – 43 = 40

⇒ a = 83

∴ Required number = 83

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 30 Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd one.

(A) Eyrie

(B) Heifer

(C) Byre

(D) Hive

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

Eyrie is the nest of an eagle.

Heifer means a young cow that has not given birth to a calf.

Byre means a cow shed.

Hive means structure where bees live.

Eyrie, Byre, Hive are related as they are place of living where Heifer is the name of young cow.

∴ Heifer is the odd one among the given words.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 31 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given letter series will complete the series.

cc_e_ _gcccdeff_ _ _cd_ _ fgc

(A) dffgccef

(B) eececfce

(C) ffceefde

(D) cffeccef

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

By Trial and Error method,

Option (A)

ccdeffgc | ccdeffgc | ccdeffgc

The above letters form a series.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 32 Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster.

(A) ABHI

(B) CDJK

(C) LMST

(D) OPTU

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

In ABHI, CDJK, LMST, the number of letters between the second and the third letter is 5. In OPTU, the number letters between the second and the third letter is 3.

∴ OPTU is the odd one among the given letter-clusters.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (D)

Q. 33 Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter cluster.

GROW : IMRS :: PEST : ?

(A) RZVP

(B) ODQP

(C) SZWQ

(D) THVW

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

The logic here is

G + 2 = I

R – 5 = M

O + 3 = R

W – 4 = S

Similarly,

P + 2 = R

E – 5 = Z

S + 3 = V

T – 4 = P

∴ RZVP is related to PEST in the same way IMRS is related to GROW.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 34 Select the option in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed)

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

The given figure is embedded in the first figure as shown below

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 35 Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given number-pair.

23 : 120

(A) 63 : 316

(B) 18 : 90

(C) 54 : 250

(D) 45 : 230

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

The logic here is

(23 + 1) × 5 = 24 × 5 = 120⟶ (first number + 1) × 5 = second number Similarly,

(45 + 1) × 5 = 46 × 5 = 230⟶ (first number + 1) × 5 = second number ∴

∴ 45 and 230 are related in the same way 23 and 120 are related.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (D)

Q. 36 Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace ‘Y’ sequentially and balance the following equation.

18 Y 2 Y 3 Y 3 Y 9

(A) ×, =, −, ÷

(B) ×, ÷, +, =

(C) ÷, ×, =, −

(D) ÷, ×, =, ×

Answer: (D)

Q. 37 B does not have a sister. A is the sister-in-law of B D is the only brother of B, while B is unmarried. F is the father-in-law of D K is the wife of F. How is K related to A?

(A) Daughter

(B) Mother

(C) Sister

(D) Mother in law

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

According to the problem, the family tree is

A is the sister-in-law of B, so A is either sister of B’s husband or A should be the wife of B’s brother. Since B is unmarried, A should be the wife of B’s brother D

∴ K is the mother of A

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 38 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure.

Answer: (C)

Q. 39 Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set.

(36, 10, 16)

(A) (21, 5, 28)

(B) (81, 11, 4)

(C) (13, 5, 8)

(D) (24, 9, 18)

Answer: (B)

Q. 40 Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.

Gradual : Abrupt :: Factual : ?

(A) Actual

(B) Fictional

(C) Verifiable

(D) Bonafide

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

Abrupt is the opposite word of Gradual. Similarly, Fictional is the opposite word of Factual.

∴ Fictional is related to Factual in the same way Abrupt is related to Gradual.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 41 In a certain code language, ‘SURGEON’ is written as ‘5-3-6-17-19-9-10’ then how will ‘DENTIST’ be written in the same code language?

(A) 19-18-10-4-15-5-4

(B) 23-22-13-7-18-8-7

(C) 20-19-10-4-15-6-5

(D) 20-19-10-4-15-5-4

Answer: (D)

Q. 42 Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the face showing the number ‘1’.

(A) 6

(B) 4

(C) 3

(D) 5

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

From the first position of dice, 3 is not opposite to 1 and 2

From the second position of dice, 3 is not opposite to 4 and 5

⇒ 3 is opposite to the remaining number 6

From the first position of dice, 2 is not opposite to 1

From the third position of dice, 2 is not opposite to 5

⇒ 2 is opposite to the remaining number 4

⇒ Remaining two numbers 1 and 5 are opposite to each other

∴ 5 will be the number on the face opposite to face showing the number 1

Hence, the correct answer is Option (D)

Q. 43 The sequence of folding a paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?

Answer: (B)

Q. 44 Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

(A) 23

(B) 15

(C) 21

(D) 22

Answer: (C)

Q. 45 In a certain code language, ‘MARINE’ is written as ‘IRMVEQ’. How will ‘BEAUTY’ be written as in that language?

(A) CIGZYD

(B) CDOPLY

(C) CXYEIF

(D) CJHZE

Answer: (C)

Q. 46 Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.

Exercise : Gymnasium :: Boxing : ?

(A) Track

(B) Rink

(C) Ring

(D) Court

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

Exercise is done in the Gymnasium and in the same way Boxing is done in the Ring.

∴ Ring is related to Boxing in the same way Gymnasium is related to Exercise.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (C)

Q. 47 Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes. Tortoise, Mammal, Amphibian

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Mammals are the ones that feed their younger ones with milk.

Amphibians are the ones that can live both in land and water.

Tortoise is neither Mammal nor Amphibian.

∴ The Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the given classes is

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Q. 48 Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

1. No cup is a book.

2. Apple is a cup.

Conclusions:

I. Apple is not a book.

II. Apple may or may not be a book.

(A) Both conlusions I and II follow.

(B) Only conclusion II follows.

(C) Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

(D) Only conclusion I follows.

Answer: (D)

Q. 49 Select the option figure that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

Answer: (C)

Q. 50 One pound is approximately equal to 0.453 kg. Jennifer bought 4.409 pounds of custard apple. How many kilograms of custard apple did she buy (approximately)?

(A) 2

(B) 1

(C) 1.5

(D) 2.5

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Given, One pound is approximately equal to 0.453 kg

Custard apple bought by Jennifer = 4.409 pounds

= 4.409 × 0.453 kg = 1.997 kg

= 2 kg (approximately)

Hence, the correct answer is Option (A)

Quantitative Aptitude(Basic Arithmetic Skill)

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 51 P can work thrice as fast as Q. Working independently, Q can complete a task in 24 days. In how many days can P and Q together finish the same task?

(A) 4

(B) 5

(C) 8

(D) 6

Answer: (D)

Q. 52 The given bar chart shows the number of students in a class who have secured marks in three ranges: >=75%, 60%-74% and <60%.

What is the ratio of percentages of boys and girls who got marks from 60% to 74%?

(A) 64.12 : 88.23

(B) 62.78 : 82.67

(C) 69.23 : 81.53

(D) 67.54 : 87.45

Answer: (C)

Q. 53 If sin θ − cos θ = 1/29 find the value of sin θ + cos θ.

(A) 22/29

(B) 42/29

(C) 2/29

(D) 41/29

Answer: (D)

Q. 54 If a + b + c + d = 2, then the maximum value of (1 + a)(1 + b)(1 + c)(1 + d) is

(A) 91/9

(B) 63/22

(C) 54/13

(D) 81/16

Answer: (D)

Q. 55 The sum of the number of male and female students in an institute is 100. If the number of male students is x, then the number of female students becomes x% of the total number of students. Find the number of male students.

(A) 65

(B) 50

(C) 60

(D) 45

Answer: (B)

Q. 56 The given bar chart shows the number of students in a class who have secured marks in three ranges: >=75%, 60%-74% and <60%.

From the given information, identify the per cent of boys who got distinction.

(A) 15.29%

(B) 18.46%

(C) 16.78%

(D) 13.98%

Answer: (B)

Q. 57 If the present amount is ₹ 87,750 with 8% rate of interest in four years, then what was the principal amount?

(A) ₹ 69,345.6

(B) ₹ 78,456.34

(C) ₹ 56,896.98

(D) ₹ 66,477.2

Answer: (D)

Q. 58 If a positive integer n is divided by 7, the remainder is 2. Which of the numbers in the options yields a remainder of 0 when it is divided by 7?

(A) n + 3

(B) n + 5

(C) n + 2

(D) n + 1

Answer: (B)

Q. 59 If the perimeter and length of a rectangle are in the ratio 6:1 and the area of the rectangle is 288 cm². Find the length of the rectangle.

(A) 12 cm

(B) 10 cm

(C) 8 cm

(D) 9 cm

Answer: (A)

Q. 60 Find the value of 30 + 30 + 30 +30 +…………………

(A) 4

(B) 6

(C) 5

(D) 3

Answer: (B)

Q. 61 A dozen pairs of gloves worth ₹ 600 are available at a discount of 10%. Find out how many pairs of gloves can be bought for ₹ 270.

(A) Seven

(B) Four

(C) Six

(D) Five

Answer: (C)

Q. 62 The given bar chart shows the number of students in a class who have secured marks in three ranges: >=75%, 60%-74% and <60%.

What is the total number of girls and boys?

(A) 120

(B) 130

(C) 110

(D) 140

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

From the bar chart,

Total number of girls and boys = (7 + 53 + 5) + (12 + 45 + 8) = 65 + 65 = 130

Hence, the correct answer is Option (B)

Q. 63 Find the value of sin(60 + θ) − cos(30 − θ).

(A) -1

(B) 1

(C) 0

(D) ½

Answer: (C)

Q. 64 The incomes of two persons P and Q are in the ratio 5 : 6. If each of them saves ₹ 200 per month, the ratio of their expenditures is 3 : 4. Find the income of Q.

(A) ₹ 800

(B) ₹ 750

(C) ₹ 740

(D) ₹ 600

Answer: (D)

Q. 65 A person covers 700 m distance in 6 minutes. What is his speed in km/h?

(A) 3.45 km/h

(B) 7 km/h

(C) 6 km/h

(D) 6.23 km/h

Answer: (B)

Q. 66 Two circles touch each other externally. The distance between their centres is 8 cm. If the radius of one circle is 3 cm, then the radius of the other circle is:

(A) 5 cm

(B) 4 cm

(C) 3 cm

(D) 6 cm

Answer: (A)

Q. 67 If p + (1/p) = 2 find the value of p × p × p

(A) 8

(B) 4

(C) 1

(D) 2

Answer: (C)

Q. 68 The average of four consecutive even numbers is 27. By adding which number does the average become 28?

(A) 32

(B) 30

(C) 33

(D) 29

Answer: (A)

Q. 69 The selling price of a book, including the sales tax, is ₹ 956.34. The rate of sales tax is 10%. If the shopkeeper has made a profit of 15%, then the cost price of the book is:

(A) ₹ 836

(B) ₹ 797.34

(C) ₹ 845.98

(D) ₹ 756

Answer: (D)

Q. 70 The given bar chart shows the number of students in a class who have secured marks in three ranges: >=75%, 60%-74% and <60%.

From the given information, identify how much percent of girls got distinction.

(A) 18.49%

(B) 14.28%

(C) 17.86%

(D) 10.76%

Answer: (D)

Q. 71 The wheel of a car has 210 cm diameter. How many revolutions per minute must the wheel make so that the speed of the car is kept at 120 km/h ?

(A) 245

(B) 289

(C) 326.42

(D) 303.03

Answer: (D)

Q. 72 Find the perimeter of a right angle triangle whose sides have sizes of 5 cm and 12 cm.

(A) 18 cm

(B) 30 cm

(C) 17 cm

(D) 25 cm

Q. 73 The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 125 cm. If the base is 33 cm, find the length of the equal sides.

(A) 46 cm

(B) 34 cm

(C) 32 cm

(D) 42 cm

Answer: (A)

Q. 74 Find x if sin x = -½

(A) 5π/6

(B) 7π/6

(C) π/6

(D) 13π/6

Answer: (B)

Q. 75 Find x , if 30% of 400 + x % of 70 = 25% of 536.

(A) 10

(B) 40

(C) 30

(D) 20

Answer: (D)

General Awareness

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Q. 76 The process of impeachment of the President of India can be initiated in:

(A) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha or any state legislative assembly

(B) Rajya Sabha but not in Lok Sabha

(C) Lok Sabha but not in Rajya Sabha

(D) either house of the parliament

Answer: (D)

Q. 77 The speed of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) is measured in_________, which represents a CPU cycle.

(A) Terabyte (TB)

(B) Hertz (Hz)

(C) Gigabyte (GB)

(D) Kilobyte (KB)

Answer: (B)

Q. 78 Which of the following activities can be classified as a part of secondary sector of an economy?

(A) Legal consulting

(B) Tea plantation

(C) Farm equipment manufacturing

(D) Banking

Answer: (C)

Q. 79 Which of the following nations ‘unintentionally’ shot down a Ukrainian Boeing 737-800 passenger aircraft in January 2020?

(A) Iran

(B) Iraq

(C) Syria

(D) Saudi Arabia

Answer: (A)

Q. 80 Which of the following rivers flows into the Bay of Bengal?

(A) Krishna

(B) Sutlej

(C) Ravi

(D) Beas

Answer: (A)

Q. 81 Which causative microorganism is responsible for the common cold and influenza (flu)?

(A) Bacteria

(B) Protozoa

(C) Fungi

(D) Viruses

Answer: (D)

Q. 82 Who was the Prime Minister of Britain/UK when British Parliament passed an independence bill for India in July 1947?

(A) Ramsay Macdonald

(B) Neville Chamberlain

(C) Winston Churchill

(D) Clement Attlee

Answer: (D)

Q. 83 Which one of the following nations finished the year 2019 as the top shooting nation in the world as per the International Shooting Sport Federation’s (ISSF) overall rankings for 2019?

(A) Russia

(B) India

(C) China

(D) US(A)

Answer: (B)

Q. 84 What was the focal theme of the 107th Indian Science Congress held at Bengaluru in January 2020?

(A) Science and Technology: Rural Development

(B) Science and Technology: Water Resources Development

(C) Science and Technology: Renewable Energy Development

(D) Science and Technology: Urban Development

Answer: (A)

Q. 85 The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali, particularly for his efforts to resolve border dispute with:

(A) Kenya

(B) Somalia

(C) Eritrea

(D) Sudan

Answer: (C)

Q. 86 In which of the following states is the Phodong monastery situated?

(A) Uttar Pradesh

(B) Sikkim

(C) Bihar

(D) Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: (B)

Q. 87 Who among the following won ICC’s ‘2019 ODI Cricketer of The Year’ award?

(A) Steven Smith

(B) Ken Williamson

(C) David Warner

(D) Rohit Sharma

Answer: (D)

Q. 88 Which among the following is the oldest mountain/hill range in India?

(A) Eastern Ghats

(B) Aravalli Hills

(C) Himalayas

(D) Western Ghats

Answer: (B)

Q. 89 The earthquake waves are recorded by an instrument called:

(A) seismograph

(B) richter scale

(C) odometer

(D) speedometer

Answer: (A)

Q. 90 Who among the following was chosen as the Time Magazine’s 2019 Person of the year?

(A) Malala Yousafzai

(B) Donald Trump

(C) Narendra Modi

(D) Greta Thunberg

Answer: (D)

Q. 91 With which of the following states/union territories is the Dumhal folk dance associated?

(A) Jammu and Kashmir

(B) Arunachal Pradesh

(C) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

(D) Haryana

Answer: (A)

Q. 92 Which of the following nations won the inaugural ATP Cup tennis tournament in January 2020?

(A) Germany

(B) Spain

(C) Switzerland

(D) Serbia

Answer: (D)

Q. 93 Which of the following is an input device that utilises a light-sensitive detector to select objects on a display screen?

(A) Light pen

(B) Magnetic ink character recognition (MICR)

(C) Optical mark recognition (OMR)

(D) Bar code reader

Answer: (A)

Q. 94 Which among the following states has the highest representation in the Lok Sabha?

(A) Tamil Nadu

(B) Rajasthan

(C) Andhra Pradesh

(D) Uttar Pradesh

Answer: (D)

Q. 95 Which of the following statements about Sambhar lake is true?

(A) It is the highest lake in India.

(B) It is the largest inland salt lake in India.

(C) It drains into the Arabian sea.

(D) It was formed due to hypervelocity impact of a comet.

Answer: (B)

Q. 96 Who has been appointed the Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG) in October 2019?

(A) Utkarsh Jain

(B) BPS Yadav

(C) Awadhesh Pratap Singh

(D) Anup Kumar Singh

Answer: (D)

Q. 97 In which year did Telangana become the 29th state of India?

(A) 2002

(B) 2011

(C) 2014

(D) 2004

Answer: (C)

Q. 98 Which of the following crops is an example of Kharif Crops?

(A) Wheat

(B) Gram

(C) Cotton

(D) Pea

Answer: (C)

Q. 99 Which among the following financial institutions was nationalised in 1949?

(A) RBI

(B) PNB

(C) SIDBI

(D) IFCI

Answer: (A)

Q. 100 Which of the following nations defeated India in the semi-final of the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2019 ?

(A) England

(B) New Zealand

(C) Australia

(D) South Africa

Answer: (A)

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