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
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
(C) opposite is X ⟶ X = 24
O opposite is L ⟶ L = 12
(B) opposite is Y ⟶ Y = 25
(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 cosec2 x − 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 16th 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)
