SSC GD 9 March 2019 Shift-III Previous Year Paper

SSC GD 9th March 2019 Shift-III 

Reasoning 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 1 Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series. 

R, U, X, A, …… 

(A) D

(B)

(C)

(D) C

Answer: (A) 

Explanation: 

R, U, X, A,…?.. 

R + 3 = U 

U + 3 = X 

X + 3 = (A) 

Hence, A + 3 = D 

 

Q. 2 The statements below are followed by two conclusions labeled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements. 

Statements: 

All bangles are rings. 

Some rings are toys. 

Some toys are dolls. 

Conclusions: 

I. Some rings are bangles. 

II. Some dolls are rings. 

(A) Either conclusion I or II follows 

(B) Neither conclusion I nor II follows 

(C) Only conclusion I follows 

(D) Only conclusion II follows 

Answer: (C) 

Explanation: 

Conclusions: 

I. Some rings are bangles- True . Rings contains some part of bangle circle. Hence this condition is True.

II. Some dolls are rings- False. As doll circle is not intersecting Ring circle hence this condition does not follow. 

Only Conclusion I follows. 

 

Q. 3 Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series. 

12, 14, 17, 15, 22, 16, ….. 

(A) 18 

(B) 27 

(C) 17 

(D) 30 

Answer: (B) 

Explanation: 

The Logic is of Alternate number series. 

Answer is Option B. 

 

Q. 4 Select the option that is related to the third term in the same wayas the second term is related to the first term. 

EER : RFE :: DJT : ? 

(A) TKD

(B) DTJ 

(C) TDJ 

(D) JT(D) 

Answer: (A) 

Explanation: 

Correct Answer should be TK(D) 

 

Q. 5 Which of the following answer figure will complete the given figure? 

Answer: (D) 

Explanation: 

Option (D) is correct Option. 

 

Q. 6 In a certain code, MISSION is coded as MISS JPN,then how is LIBRARY coded in the same way? 

(A) LJBRYRB)

(B) LBKRBRZ 

(C) LKBRBRZ 

(D) LJBRBRY 

Answer: (D) 

Explanation: 

MISSION is coded as MISSJPN (First Four Alphabet MISS are written same, ‘IO’ is written as next alphabet in series, I+1=J, O+1=P and last alphabet is written same. 

Similarly same pattern we will follow for LIBRARY only AR will be replaced with A+1=B, R+1=S… remaining alphabet will be copied 

same. LIBRBSY. 

Correct Option is D. 

 

Q. 7 If GLOBALLY is written as 61374118 and CITY as 2958, how will BOAT be written? 

(A) 7365 

(B) 7345 

(C) 7354 

(D) 7321 

Answer: (B) 

Explanation: 

Each Alphabet is denoted with a number. 

GLOBALLY is written as 61374118 (Hence G=6, L=1, O=3 ,B=7 ,A=4 ,L=1 ,Y=8) 

CITY is written as 2958 (Hence C=2 , I=9 , T=5 , Y=8) 

Hence we denote alphabets will be same numbering as above alphabets BOAT be written (B=7 , O=3, A=4, T=5) BOAT=7345- Option (B) is correct Option. 

 

Q. 8 Choose the option which completes the given figure series 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 9 Select the related word pair from the given alternatives. 

Roger Federer : Tennis :: ……. : …….. 

(A) Pullela Gopichand : Badminton 

(B) Prakash Padukone : Tennis 

(C) Ricky Ponting : Football 

(D) Cristiano Ronaldo : Cricket 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 10 Select the option that is related to the Third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. 

20 : 25 :: 8 : ? 

(A)

(B) 10 

(C)

(D)

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 11 Mona, Kanak, John, Honey, Isha and Lara are watching a movie in a theater which has screen in the north. They are sitting in certain way. 

(i) Only Kanak is sitting between Honey and John. 

(ii) Lara is to the right of Mona whoissitting at extremeleft. 

(iii) Isha is to the immediate right of John. 

Who is sitting between Kanak and Lara? 

(A) Honey 

(B) John 

(C) Isha 

(D) Mona 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 12 Choose the option figure in which the problem figure is hidden/embedded. 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 13 In the given Venn diagram which number shows players who are neither Teachers nor Singers? 

(A)

(B) 17 

(C)

(D) 12 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 14 Find the missing number from the below options. 

(A) 1071 

(B) 1324 

(C) 1096 

(D) 1051 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 15 If ‘L’ means ‘ × ’, ‘N’ means ‘ + ’, ‘O’ means ‘ ÷ ’, and ‘M’ means ‘ ’, then: 

1000 O 5 N 66 M 33 = ? 

(A) 433 

(B) 333 

(C) 483 

(D) 233 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 16 Four options have been given out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose the odd one. 

(A) 16-81 

(B) 49-64 

(C) 4-9 

(D) 25-36 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 17 A piece of paper is folded in the manner shown in the question figure(s). Select the figure out of the answer choices showing the unfolded pattern after the punches (cut). 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 18 Select the related word pair from the given alternatives. 

Book : Pages :: ……. : ……. 

(A) Hand : Finger 

(B) Neck : Collar 

(C) Tie : Shirt 

(D) Socks : Feet 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 19 Four letter clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose the odd one. 

(A) EAfg 

(B) eaWT 

(C) AUrs 

(D) vwO(A) 

Answer: (B) 

Explanation: 

EAfg – ‘fg’ – Correct f and g are continuous alphabets. 

eaWT – ‘ea’ is not a continuous alphabet. Incorrect 

AUrs – ‘rs’ – Correct r and s are continuous alphabets. 

vwO(A) – ‘vw’ Correct v and w are continuous alphabets. 

Hence eaWT is odd option. 

 

Q. 20 Some children are sitting in a row facing north. Among those, Sameer is 17th from the left and second to the right of Jay, who is 15th from the right of the row, then how many children are there is the row? 

(A) 31 

(B) 29 

(C) 24 

(D) 30 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 21 Four words have been given ,out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose the odd one. 

(A) Parents 

(B) Siblings 

(C) Guardian 

(D) Ancestor 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 22 The statements below are followed by two conclusions labeled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements. 

Statements: 

1. Some players are singers. 

2. All singers are tall. 

3. Some players are strong. 

Conclusions: 

I. Some players are tall. 

II. All players are strong. 

(A) Neither conclusion I nor II follows 

(B) Only conclusion I follows 

(C) Only conclusion II follows 

(D) Either conclusion I or II follows 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 23 Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series. 

8, 13, 21, 38, 62, 99, ……… 

(A) 126 

(B) 136 

(C) 147 

(D) 116 

Answer: (C) 

Explanation: 

8, 13, 21, 38, 62, 99, ……… 

8-13 = 5 (2*2 +1) 

21-38 = 8 (3*3 -1) 

38-21= 15 (4*4 +1) 

62-38 =24(5*5 -1) 

99-62= 37(6-6+1) 

Hence Next Sequence will be (7*7-1)+99 =147 

 

Q. 24 A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circle facing at the centre. D is third to the left of A who is second to the left of F. E is not a neighbour of either F or D.C is third to left of B. 

Who is sitting between G and B? 

(A) D only 

(B) F only 

(C) Both F and D

(D) Data inadequate 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 25 If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure? 

Answer: (A) 

General knowledge 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 26 Sikkim was associated with the Union of India by the ………. amendment in 1975. 

(A) 36th 

(B) 1st 

(C) 24th 

(D) 12th 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 27 Muga silk is the product of the silkworm, endemic to which state? 

(A) Tamil Nadu 

(B) Rajasthan 

(C) Uttar Pradesh 

(D) Assam 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 28 Who is the first Indian female amputee to climb Mt. Everest? 

(A) Malavath Poorna 

(B) Arati Saha 

(C) Arunima Sinha 

(D) Santosh Yadav 

Answer: (C) 

 

Q. 29 The place where Dandi Salt March happened lies in the present-day state of: 

(A) Delhi 

(B) Gujarat 

(C) Kashmir 

(D) Kerala 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 30 Colonial rulers struggled with educating the people in the colonies because: 

(A) too much education could lead to higher obedience 

(B) too much education could lead to revolt 

(C) too little education could lead to higher disobedience 

(D) too little education could lead to revolt 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 31 Who founded the Holkar dynasty, one of the regional Maratha dynasties? 

(A) Malhar Rao 

(B) Raghuji 

(C) Ramoji 

(D) Damaji I 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 32 As part of the fundamental rights, the Constitution of India guarantees the right to: 

(A) divorce 

(B) travel 

(C) equality 

(D) marriage 

Answer: (C) 

 

Q. 33 Terylene is a type of: 

(A) Polyester 

(B) Acrylic 

(C) Rayon 

(D) Nylon 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 34 Gregor Johann Mendel came up with the theory of inheritance by studying: 

(A) animals 

(B) people 

(C) peas 

(D) carrots 

Answer: (C) 

 

Q. 35 The Ganges is approximately ……….. km long. 

(A) 5000 

(B) 2500 

(C) 1000 

(D) 2000 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 36 In general, resistivity of an alloy ……….. its constituent metals. 

(A) has no correlation to 

(B) is higher than 

(C) is lower than 

(D) is same as 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 37 People expect democracies to: 

(A) have differential weight in electing representatives 

(B) increase inequality 

(C) result in a poorer country 

(D) have equal weightin electing representatives 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 38 The Chand Minar is located in: 

(A) Maharashtra 

(B) Madhya Pradesh 

(C) Uttar Pradesh 

(D) Kerala 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 39 Limestone, chalk and marble are different forms of: 

(A) calcium carbonate 

(B) soda ash 

(C) sodium chloride 

(D) sugar 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q.40 The festival ‘Me-Dam-Me-Phi’ is celebrated by Tai-Ahom communities of which state? 

(A) Tripura 

(B) Mizoram 

(C) Manipur 

(D) Assam 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 41 Who was the first Indian lady scientist who worked with organic chemistry and medicinal plant? 

(A) Asima Chatterjee 

(B) Arati Saha 

(C) Aruna Asaf Ali 

(D) Anusuya Sarabhai 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 42 Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in: 

(A) Uttar Pradesh 

(B) Kerala 

(C) West Bengal 

(D) Andhra Pradesh 

Answer: (C) 

 

Q. 43 The Sahitya Academy award in Hindi for 2017 was won by: 

(A) Rana Ayub 

(B) Ramesh Shah 

(C) Nasira Sharma 

(D) Ramesh Megh 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 44 ………. won the 2018 Football World Cup. 

(A) Germany 

(B) Brazil 

(C) France 

(D) Croatia 

Answer: (C) 

 

Q. 45 In the 2018 Wimbledon, …………. was the winner in the women’s finals. 

(A) Martina Hingis 

(B) Venus Williams 

(C) rena Williams 

(D) Angelique Kerber 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 46 India’s GDP growth in 2017 was: 

(A) 4.5% 

(B) 6.6% 

(C) 11.1% 

(D) 8.8% 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 47 Red algae are generally found in: 

(A) mountains 

(B) cities 

(C) water bodies 

(D) deserts 

Answer: (C) 

 

Q. 48 In Economic terms, Globalization is the process of rapid ………. between countries. 

(A) Integration 

(B) Competition 

(C) Investment 

(D) Change 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 49 Belief in the primary importance of the self, the virtues of self-reliance and personal independence is referred to as ………… in Economics. 

(A) Federalism 

(B) Frugalism 

(C) Capitalism 

(D) Individualism 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 50 In India, district roads are maintained by: 

(A) Zilla parishad 

(B) state government 

(C) central government 

(D) panchayat 

Answer: (A) 

Quant 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 51 Study the chart and answer the question based, on the pie chart. 

The pie chart given below shows expenditures incurred by a family on various items and savings in a month. Savings of the family is ₹ 8,000 in a month. 

What is the total expenditure of the family for the month? 

(A) ₹45,000 

(B) ₹48,000 

(C) ₹50,000 

(D) ₹40,000 

Answer: (D) 

Explanation: 

Given 60 degrees=Rs 8000 

360 degrees=Rs 48000 

Total expenditure=Rs 48000 

 

Q. 52 Nitin’s money becomes double in 4 years at compound interest. In how many years will it become sixteen times at compound Interest? 

(A) 20 

(B) 24 

(C) 16 

(D) 28 

Answer: (C) 

 

Q. 53 Study the chart and answer the question based, on the pie chart. 

The pie chart given below shows expenditures incurred by a family on various items and savings in a month. Savings of the family is ₹ 8,000 in a month. 

How much more amount is spent on food than on housing? 

(A) ₹2,000 

(B) ₹3,000 

(C) ₹1,000 

(D) ₹2,500 

Answer: (A) 

Explanation: 

let x be total income 

Given (60/360)*x=8000 

x=48000 

difference between food and housing is 120-105=15 degrees 

60 degrees=8000 

15 degrees=2000 

 

Q. 54 What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions? 

21 + 68 ÷ 17 =? 

(A) 25 

(B) 35 

(C) 40 

(D) 10 

Answer: (A) 

Explanation: 

By applying BODMAS we have 

= 21 + (68 ÷ 17) 

=21+4 

=25 

 

Q. 55 Study the chart and answer the question based, on the pie chart. 

The pie chart given below shows expenditures incurred by a family on various items and savings in a month. Savings of the family is ₹ 8,000 in a month. 

The ratio of the expenditure on food to the savings is: 

(A) 2:1 

(B) 3:4 

(C) 3:2 

(D) 4:3 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 56 If 10 persons can do a job in 20 days. Then 20 persons with the twice efficiency can do the same job in: 

(A) 15 

(B) 10 

(C)

(D) 20 

Answer: (C) 

Explanation: 

Given total work=20*10=200 workdays 

twice efficient means they can do work in 10 days but the total number of people also doubled and so hey can complete the work in 10/2 = 5 days 

 

Q. 57 25% of a number is 300. The number is: 

(A) 1000 

(B) 800 

(C) 1200 

(D) 900 

Answer: (C) 

Explanation: 

Given x/4 =300 

x=1200 

 

Q. 58 The average of numbers 2,4, 6,……… , 100 is: 

(A) 51 

(B) 50 

(C) 49.5 

(D) 50.5 

Answer: (A) 

Explanation: 

Sum=2+4+6+8…..100 

=2(1+2+3…50) 

=2*50*51/2 

=2550 

Average=2550/50 

=51 

 

Q. 59 If A : B = 2 : 3, B : C = 3 : 4 and C : D = 3 : 5 then value of A : B : C : D is: 

(A) 6 : 9 : 15 : 20 

(B) 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 

(C) 2 : 3 : 5 : 12 

(D) 6 : 9 : 12 : 20 

Answer: (D) 

Explanation: 

A:B=2:3 ,B:C=3:4 ,C:D=3:5 

A:B:C=2:3:4 C:D=3:5 

A:B:C=6:9:12 C:D=12:20 

A:B:C:D=6:9:12:20 

 

Q. 60 The average of 20, 25, 35, 15, a, 30 is 22.5. The value of a is: 

(A) 13 

(B) 12.5 

(C) 10 

(D) 15 

Answer: (C) 

 

Q. 61 The marked price of an item for sale is ₹ 240. If two successive discount of 10% and 5% are given on the marked price, then the selling price of the item (in ₹) will be: 

(A) ₹34.80 

(B) ₹205.20 

(C) ₹36 

(D) ₹204 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 62 Two trains 85 m and 155 m long, run at the speeds of 62 km/h and 82 km/h respectively, in opposite directions on parallel tracks. The time which they take to cross each other is: 

(A) 4 seconds 

(B) 5 seconds 

(C) 6 seconds 

(D) 8 seconds 

Answer: (C) 

 

Q. 63 The length, breadth and height of a room are in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. The cost of carpeting the floor at ₹ 10 per square meter is ₹ 480. The height of the room is: 

(A) 10 m 

(B) 2 m 

(C) 6 m 

(D) 4 m 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 64 112 + 114 ÷ 113of11 − 11 = ? 

(A) 111 

(B) 121 

(C) 131 

(D) 101 

Answer: (A) 

Explanation: 

By simplifying we get 121+1-11 

=122-11 

=111 

 

Q. 65 The speed of the ‘Train 18’ is 180 km/hr. The distance covered by it in 10 seconds is: 

(A) 100 metres 

(B) 500 metres 

(C) 700 metres 

(D) 648 metres 

Answer: (B) 

Explanation: 

180 *1000/3600 =50 m/s 

Distance=speed*time 

=50*10 

=500 meters 

 

Q. 66 A copper wire is bent in the form of an equilateral triangle of area 4√3cm2. If the same wire is bent into the form of a square, the area of the square will be: 

(A) 16 sq.cm 

(B) 9 sq. cm 

(C) 144 sq. cm 

(D) 64 sq.cm 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 67 The total area of a circle and a square is equal to 2611 sq. cm. The diameter of the circle is 42 cm. What is the sum of the circumference of the circle and the perimeter of the square?(Take π = 22/7) 

(A) 280 cm 

(B) 272 cm 

(C) 380 cm 

(D) Cannot be determined 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 68 The amount of profit earned by selling an object for ₹ 524 is equal to the amount of loss suffered by selling it for ₹ 452. What is the cost price of the object? 

(A) ₹480 

(B) ₹488 

(C) ₹485 

(D) ₹500 

Answer: (B) 

Explanation: 

Given that 524-CP=CP-452 

2CP=976 

CP=Rs 488 

 

Q. 69 A circle, with radius 8 cm, which has the area equal to the area of a triangle with base 8 cm. Then the length of the corresponding altitude of triangle is: 

(A) 38π cm 

(B) 16π cm 

(C) 18π cm 

(D) 8π cm 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 70 The simple interest for the second year on a certain sum at a certain rate of interest is ₹ 1000. What is the sum of the interest  accrued on it for the 6th, 7th and 8th years? 

(A) ₹3200 

(B) ₹3300 

(C) ₹3000 

(D) ₹3630 

Answer: (C) 

Explanation: 

Simple interest on every year is same and so for any one year it will be 1000 as given 

So for the three years given it will be 3*1000=3000 

 

Q. 71 If the ratio between two numbers is 3:4. If the first number and second number are increased by 40 % and 50% respectively. Then the new ratio of the numbers is: 

(A) 9 : 10 

(B) 11 : 10 

(C) 3 : 4 

(D) 7 : 10 

Answer: (D) 

Explanation: 

Let the numbers be 3x and 4x 

New ratio will be 3x*1.4:4x*1.5 

=7:10 

 

Q. 72 The difference between the Mode and the Median of a data is 25. What is the difference between the Median and the Mean? 

(A) 10.5 

(B) 16 

(C) 12.5 

(D) 14 

Answer: (C) 

Explanation: 

We now that 3 median -2 mean=mode 

Given mode-median=25 

mode=median+25 

therefore 3 median-2 mean=median+25 

2 median-2 mean=25 

median-mean=12.5 

 

Q. 73 Which is the least four-digit number which when divided by 5, 6 and 8 leaves remainder 2 in each case? 

(A) 1032 

(B) 1062 

(C) 1042 

(D) 1082 

Answer: (D) 

Explanation: 

LCM of 5,6 and 8 is 120 

Required number will be in the form of 120x+2 as all leave same remainder 2 

We require least 4 digit number and so for x=9 we have 120*9+2=1080+2 

=1082 

 

Q. 74 The ratio of spirit and water is 2 : 5. If the volume of solution is increased by 50% by adding spirit only. What is the resultant ratio of spirit and water? 

(A) 9 : 10 

(B) 12 : 15 

(C) 11 : 10 

(D) 3 : 4 

Answer: (C) 

Explanation: 

Let the spirit and water content be 2x and 5x 

Total quantity =7x 

Half of 7x=3.5x 

So 3.5x of spirit is added to it. 

Total spirit=2x+3.5x 

Total water=5x 

Ratio=10:11 

 

Q. 75 A trader sold an item at a loss of 20%. Had he sold it for ₹100 more, he would have gained a profit of 5%. What is the cost price of the item? 

(A) ₹ 250 

(B) ₹ 200 

(C) ₹ 25 

(D) ₹ 400 

Answer: (D) 

Explanation: 

Let the Cost Price be Rs.100x 

Loss = 20% 

Selling Price = 80% of 100x = Rs.80x 

Profit = 5% 

Selling Price = 105% of 100x = Rs.105x 

Given, Rs.105x – Rs.80x = Rs.100 

Rs.25x = Rs.100 

=> x = 4 

Therefore, Cost Price = Rs.100x = Rs.100*4 = Rs.400 

English 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 76 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. 

Stainless steel pans are usually provided ………… copper bottoms. 

(A) from 

(B) by 

(C) with 

(D) under 

Answer: (C) 

 

Q. 77 Select the synonym of the given word. 

JUSTICE 

(A) Equality 

(B) Liberty 

(C) Fraternity 

(D) Fairness 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 78 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. The rearing of silkworms for obtained silk is called sericulture. 

(A) for obtained 

(B) silk is 

(C) called sericulture 

(D) The rearing 

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 number. 

Passage: 

Ourstomach contains hydrochloric acid. It (1)………… us to digest food, but too much acid (2)……….. the stomach cause indigestion. (3)…………. indigestion is painful. To (4)………. indigestion, we take (5)……….. antacid such as milk of magnesia. 

 

Q. 79 Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 1. 

(A) benefits 

(B) helps 

(C) cures 

(D) utilizes 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 80 Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 2. 

(A) at 

(B) in 

(C) from 

(D) of 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 81 Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 3. 

(A) Whenever 

(B) Finally 

(C) Always 

(D) Sometimes 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 82 Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 4. 

(A) soften 

(B) better 

(C) correct 

(D) relieve 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 83 Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 5. 

(A) one 

(B)

(C) the 

(D) an 

Answer: (D) 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

 

Q. 84 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. 

Some Regions of our country still remain ………… to the average man. 

(A) explored 

(B) accessible 

(C) inaccessible 

(D) impossible 

Answer: (C) 

 

Q. 85 Select the wrongly spelt word. 

(A) Possession 

(B) Particuler 

(C) Permanent 

(D) Personal 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 86 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. 

The science of the causes and effects of diseases 

(A) Pathology 

(B) Cardiology 

(C) Physiology 

(D) Zoology 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 87 Select the synonym of the given word. 

LETHARGIC

(A) Industrious 

(B) Active 

(C) DILIGENT 

(D) Lazy 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 88 Select the wrongly spelt word. 

(A) Hindrance 

(B) Humorous 

(C) Hypocrisy 

(D) Harrassment 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 89 Select the meaning of the given idiom. 

Cast the first stone 

(A) To be deeply involved 

(B) To be the first to find fault 

(C) To start a fight 

(D) To praisefirst of all 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 90 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.If there is no need to substitute it, select No substitution required 

A clinical thermometer consists of a long, narrow, uniform glass tube. 

(A) No substitution required 

(B) is containing the 

(C) composed of 

(D) consisted in a 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 91 Select the meaning of the given idiom. 

Mootpoint 

(A) Controversial issue 

(B) Common Belief 

(C) Basic idea 

(D) Improper thought 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 92 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. In winter, sheeps are kept indoors and fed on leaves, grain and dry fodder. 

(A) sheeps are 

(B) In winter 

(C) kept indoors 

(D) fed on 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 93 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. 

Rumours spread that he ……….. soon order the army to open fire. 

(A) would be 

(B) will be 

(C) would have 

(D) would 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 94 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No substitution required 

The people living in the coastal areas experience a interested phenomenon. 

(A) No substitution required 

(B) the interested phenomenon 

(C) interestingly phenomenon 

(D) an interesting phenomenon 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 95 Select the antonym of the given word. 

ELEGANT 

(A) Unmatched 

(B) Undignified 

(C) Graceful 

(D) Refined 

Answer: (B) 

 

Q. 96 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. 

The study of human societies and cultures and their development 

(A) Choreography 

(B) Calligraphy 

(C) Physiotherapy 

(D) Anthropology 

Answer: (D) 

 

Q. 97 Select the antonym of the given word. 

CURSORY 

(A) Thorough 

(B) Temporary 

(C) Superficial 

(D) Casual 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 98 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. The larvae, also called caterpillars eat day and night and increase enormous in size. 

(A) enormousin size 

(B) and increase 

(C) also called 

(D) eat day and night 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 99 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No substitution required. 

The eggs are warmed to a suitable temperature for the larvae to hatching from eggs. 

(A) to hatch from eggs. 

(B) hatched from eggs. 

(C) No substitution required 

(D) hatch from eggs. 

Answer: (A) 

 

Q. 100 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. 

People like to work for organizations that take interest in their personal and ………… growth. 

(A) professional 

(B) physical 

(C) social 

(D) financial 

Answer: (A) 

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