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SSC CHSL

Question
Paper
Staff Selection Commission
Multi Tasking Staff
Exam
Prepared by: DOWNLOAD
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Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination-2018
Roll No.
Registration No.
Name
Test Venue
Test Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Test Date 08/07/2019

Section : General Intelligence

Q.1 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the
following set.

(8, 27, 64)
Ans 1. (49, 64, 81)

2. (125, 636, 864)

3. (216, 343, 529)

4. (343, 512, 729)

Question ID : 98958016845
Chosen Option : 4

Q.2 ‘Heart’ is related to ‘Circulation’ in the same way as ‘Lungs’ are related to ‘_________’.
Ans 1. Excretion

2. Respiration

3. Ribs

4. Oxygen

Question ID : 98958016835
Chosen Option : 2

Q.3 Three friends A, B and C have different amounts of rupees with them. If B takes ₹7 from A,
then B will have equal amount as C has. B and C together have total ₹157. How many rupees
does C have?
Ans 1. 80

2. 81

3. 83

4. 82

Question ID : 98958016842
Chosen Option : 4

Q.4 Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?

25, 42, 67, 101, 145, ?
Ans 1. 200

2. 199

3. 201

4. 202

Question ID : 98958016847

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Chosen Option : 1

Q.5 Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two
numbers of the following number-pair.

12 : 102
Ans 1. 14 : 126

2. 8 : 68

3. 6 : 52

4. 16 : 218

Question ID : 98958016844
Chosen Option : 2

Q.6

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958016849
Chosen Option : 3

Q.7 Three of the following four numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the
number that is different from the rest.
Ans 1. 193

2. 171

3. 173

4. 191

Question ID : 98958016848
Chosen Option : 2

Q.8 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different.
Pick the odd one out.
Ans 1. VXZB

2. BDGJ

3. DFHJ

4. JLNP

Question ID : 98958016839
Chosen Option : 2

Q.9

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Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958016852
Chosen Option : 2

Q.10

Ans

1.

2.

3.

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4.

Question ID : 98958016855
Chosen Option : 4

Q.11 Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the
odd word out.
Ans 1. Carbohydrates

2. Energy

3. Protein

4. Vitamins

Question ID : 98958016840
Chosen Option : 2

Q.12

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958016854
Chosen Option : 1

Q.13 Which of the following sequence of signs will correctly solve the given equation by
replacing the question marks?

1105 ? 65 ? 835 ? 25 ? 5 = 727
Ans 1. ×, –, +, ÷

2. ÷, +, –, ×

3. +, –, ×, ÷

4. +, ÷, –, ×

Question ID : 98958016843
Chosen Option : 2

Q.14 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.

Exercise : Fitness
Ans 1. Harmony : War

2. Hobby : Internet

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3. Education : Institute

4. Treatment : Recovery

Question ID : 98958016838
Chosen Option : 4

Q.15 In a code language, CARNIVAL is written as LPYAJYTG. How will DISTANCE be written as in
that language?
Ans 1. RQGBDAMY

2. SQHBCALZ

3. RQGBCALY

4. RPGBCZLY

Question ID : 98958016832
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.16 Arrange the following activities in a logical and meaningful order.

1. Marriage hall booking
2. Deciding marriage day
3. Inviting guests
4. Marriage ceremony
5. Invitation cards printing
Ans 1. 2, 1, 3, 4, 5

2. 1, 2, 3, 5, 4

3. 2, 1, 3, 5, 4

4. 2, 1, 5, 3, 4

Question ID : 98958016831
Chosen Option : 4

Q.17 If FINANCIAL is coded as 695153913, then how will LUCRATIVE be coded as?
Ans 1. 333912955

2. 433922945

3. 343912945

4. 333912945

Question ID : 98958016833
Chosen Option : 4

Q.18 A + B means ‘A is mother of B’
A – B means ‘A is husband of B’
A × B means ‘A is son of B’
A ÷ B means ‘A is brother of B’

If Q ÷ U × K × H – D + J, then how is K related to J?
Ans 1. Brother

2. Father

3. Sister

4. Paternal uncle

Question ID : 98958016837
Chosen Option : 1

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Q.19 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the
following set.

(4, 41, 5)
Ans 1. (7, 81, 9)

2. (6, 85, 8)

3. (2, 21, 4)

4. (5, 61, 6)

Question ID : 98958016846
Chosen Option : 4

Q.20 Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming
the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts,
decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
All equipment are screw-drivers.
All machines are equipment.

Conclusions:
I. Some screw-drivers are equipment.
II. Some screw-drivers are machines.
III. All equipment are machines.
Ans 1. Only conclusions I and III follow.

2. Only conclusions II and III follow.

3. All conclusions follow.

4. Only conclusions I and II follow.

Question ID : 98958016841
Chosen Option : 4

Q.21

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

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Question ID : 98958016850
Chosen Option : 1

Q.22 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given
letter series will complete the series.

tsm__nq__smmn__st_mmn_qs
Ans 1. mnstnqmn

2. mmstmqtn

3. mnstnqsn

4. nmstnqns

Question ID : 98958016836
Chosen Option : 3

Q.23

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958016851
Chosen Option : 3

Q.24 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.

KSOE : MQQC : : ACZN : ?
Ans 1. CABL

2. CBBL

3. DACL

4. CABK

Question ID : 98958016834
Chosen Option : 1

Q.25

Ans

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1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958016853
Chosen Option : 1

Section : General Awareness

Q.1 _______ are stable, negatively charged particles found in all atoms.
Ans 1. Photons

2. Protons

3. Neutrons

4. Electrons

Question ID : 98958016508
Chosen Option : 4

Q.2 Rusting of iron is an example of _______.
Ans 1. combustion

2. corrosion

3. evaporation

4. condensation

Question ID : 98958016510
Chosen Option : 2

Q.3 ______ was the network that became the basis for the Internet.
Ans 1. Clusters

2. HTTP

3. ARPANET

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4. SSID

Question ID : 98958016512
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.4 Who among the following wrote the book 'The Namesake'?
Ans 1. Arundhati Roy

2. Jhumpa Lahiri

3. Amitav Ghosh

4. Siddhartha Mukherjee

Question ID : 98958016519
Chosen Option : 1

Q.5 Which one of the following is an Audio Tool?
Ans 1. Avidemus

2. Ardour

3. Dscaler

4. Blender

Question ID : 98958016511
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.6 With which of the following sports is the term 'Cox' associated?
Ans 1. Long Jump

2. Boat Racing

3. Boxing

4. Javelin Throw

Question ID : 98958016523
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.7 The hill station of Chail is located in __________.
Ans 1. Himachal Pradesh

2. Uttar Pradesh

3. Arunachal Pradesh

4. Madhya Pradesh

Question ID : 98958016514
Chosen Option : 1

Q.8 _______ gas gives an orange glow when electricity is passed through it. It is generally used in
fluorescent lighting.
Ans 1. Nitrogen

2. Hydrogen

3. Neon

4. Oxygen

Question ID : 98958016509

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Chosen Option : 3

Q.9 Which of the following is the capital of the Union Territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
Ans 1. Port Blair

2. Kavaratti

3. Daman

4. Silvassa

Question ID : 98958016513
Chosen Option : 4

Q.10 The Vikramashila University was founded by ________.
Ans 1. Ashoka

2. Dharmapala

3. Chandragupta-I

4. Bimbisara

Question ID : 98958016517
Chosen Option : 2

Q.11 From which Indian state did 'Warli Art' originate?
Ans 1. Maharashtra

2. Rajasthan

3. Kerala

4. Madhya Pradesh

Question ID : 98958016504
Chosen Option : 1

Q.12 The present day city of Bhopal was built by which of the following Pratihara rulers?
Ans 1. Mahendra Bhoja

2. Rajyapala

3. Vijayasena

4. Mihir Bhoja

Question ID : 98958016518
Chosen Option : 2

Q.13 The 'Pattachitra' style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of _______.
Ans 1. West Bengal

2. Assam

3. Odisha

4. Rajasthan

Question ID : 98958016505
Chosen Option : 4

Q.14 Which of the following rivers originates in Amarkantak Hill in Madhya Pradesh?

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Ans 1. Periyar

2. Ravi

3. Narmada

4. Gomti

Question ID : 98958016516
Chosen Option : 3

Q.15 In which city has India's first HIV treatment centre and clinic for the lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community been inaugurated?
Ans 1. Bhopal

2. Bengaluru

3. Kolkata

4. Mumbai

Question ID : 98958016528
Chosen Option : 4

Q.16 In August 2018, ________ became the first Indian to win the 'Best Actor' award at the
Norwegian national awards held in Haugesund, Norway.
Ans 1. Irrfan Khan

2. Nawazuddin Siddique

3. Adil Hussain

4. Nasiruddin Shah

Question ID : 98958016520
Chosen Option : 2

Q.17 The currency of Japan is _________ .
Ans 1. Renminbi

2. Euro

3. Yen

4. Dollar

Question ID : 98958016507
Chosen Option : 3

Q.18 Which one of the folllowing is the joint Army exercises between France and India?
Ans 1. Shakti

2. Garuda Shakti

3. Khanjar

4. Sampriti

Question ID : 98958016526
Chosen Option : 2

Q.19 The first session of the first Lok Sabha commenced on ________.
Ans 1. 26th January 1950

2. 15th August 1947

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3. 15th August 1951

4. 13th May 1952

Question ID : 98958016521
Chosen Option : 4

Q.20 India won a total of ________ medals at the Special Olympics World Summer Games held in
Abu Dhabi from 14 to 21 March 2019.
Ans 1. 252

2. 368

3. 441

4. 312

Question ID : 98958016525
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.21 The border between India and Bhutan adjoins ________ Indian states.
Ans 1. Four

2. Three

3. Five

4. Two

Question ID : 98958016515
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.22 With which of the following sports was Narender Hirwani associated?
Ans 1. Hockey

2. Football

3. Boxing

4. Cricket

Question ID : 98958016524
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.23 The 'i-help' initiative to promote digital electoral literacy has been launched in which of the
following states?
Ans 1. Bihar

2. Arunachal Pradesh

3. Chhattisgarh

4. Assam

Question ID : 98958016527
Chosen Option : 4

Q.24 __________ is the final value of all the finished goods and services produced within a
country's borders in a specific time period.
Ans 1. Government revenue

2. Net National Product

3. Gross Domestic Product

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4. Gross National Product

Question ID : 98958016506
Chosen Option : 4

Q.25 Who decides the admissibility of Questions in Lok Sabha?
Ans 1. Speaker

2. Prime Minister

3. Deputy Speaker

4. Vice President

Question ID : 98958016522
Chosen Option : 1

Section : Quantitative Aptitude

Q.1

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017216
Chosen Option : 1

Q.2

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017208
Chosen Option : 4

Q.3

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

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Question ID : 98958017226
Chosen Option : 3

Q.4

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017227
Chosen Option : 3

Q.5

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017228
Chosen Option : 1

Q.6

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017229
Chosen Option : 2

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Q.7

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017213
Chosen Option : 1

Q.8

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017210
Chosen Option : 3

Q.9
Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017222
Chosen Option : 3

Q.10

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017219
Chosen Option : 3

Q.11

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017220
Chosen Option : 2

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Q.12

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017224
Chosen Option : 1

Q.13

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017211
Chosen Option : 4

Q.14

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017214
Chosen Option : 3

Q.15

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017230
Chosen Option : 3

Q.16

Ans 1.

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2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017217
Chosen Option : 4

Q.17

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017207
Chosen Option : 1

Q.18

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017206
Chosen Option : 3

Q.19

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017209
Chosen Option : 1

Q.20

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017212
Chosen Option : 2

Q.21

Ans 1.

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2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017218
Chosen Option : 1

Q.22

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017215
Chosen Option : 1

Q.23

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017223
Chosen Option : 4

Q.24

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017225
Chosen Option : 1

Q.25

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017221
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

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Section : English Language

Q.1 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives
their correct order.

A. But when their short racing careers are over, greyhounds are adopted as household pets.
B. Greyhound racing is a popular spectator sport in the United States.
C. They worry that the greyhounds would need a large space to run to get sufficient
exercise.
D. Unfortunately, many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound as a pet.
Ans 1. DACB

2. DBCA

3. BADC

4. BDAC

Question ID : 98958016155
Chosen Option : 3

Q.2 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives
their correct order.

A. Little did she know that I was out of job once again.
B. But all the money soon vanished into the bottomless pit of household needs.
C. I returned home with my pockets full of my earnings.
D. However, my grandmother was happy that I had become responsible.
Ans 1. DBAC

2. CBDA

3. BCDA

4. CDAB

Question ID : 98958016154
Chosen Option : 2

Q.3 Select the most appropriate passive form of the given sentence.

The surgeon successfully operated upon the patient.
Ans 1. The patient is being successfully operated upon by the surgeon.

2. The patient is successfully operated upon by the surgeon.

3. The patient was successfully operated upon by the surgeon.

4. The surgeon has been successfully operated upon by the patient.

Question ID : 98958016144
Chosen Option : 3

Q.4 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution
is required, select No substitution.

No sooner was his name called out when he was gone onto the stage to receive the award.
Ans 1. and he was going

2. No substitution

3. but he went

4. than he went

Question ID : 98958016146
Chosen Option : 4

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Q.5 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

ASCENT
Ans 1. nascent

2. descent

3. crescent

4. recent

Question ID : 98958016159
Chosen Option : 2

Q.6 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error

Pleasure cannot derive from giving pain to innocent people.
Ans 1. Pleasure cannot derive

2. pain to

3. innocent people

4. from giving

Question ID : 98958016142
Chosen Option : 1

Q.7 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words.

One who walks on foot
Ans 1. pauper

2. pediatrician

3. pedestrian

4. protagonist

Question ID : 98958016162
Chosen Option : 3

Q.8 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pass the hat
Ans 1. to sell something

2. to collect money

3. to play a game

4. to avoid work

Question ID : 98958016161
Chosen Option : 4

Q.9 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

RESOLUTE
Ans 1. unsure

2. determined

3. uncertain

4. hesitant

Question ID : 98958016156

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Chosen Option : 2

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

As the crow flies
Ans 1. to be uncertain

2. a long winding path

3. the shortest route

4. to be directionless

Question ID : 98958016160
Chosen Option : 1

Q.11 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

Lack of formal education did not prevent Lincoln to become a great leader.
Ans 1. did not prevent

2. a great leader

3. to become

4. Lack of

Question ID : 98958016143
Chosen Option : 3

Q.12 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

I had ______ pain in the stomach after taking lunch.
Ans 1. strict

2. heavy

3. huge

4. acute

Question ID : 98958016166
Chosen Option : 4

Q.13 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution
is required, select No substitution.

I was astonished on the ignorance in the villagers.
Ans 1. over the ignorance between

2. No substitution

3. on the ignorance by

4. at the ignorance of

Question ID : 98958016147
Chosen Option : 4

Q.14 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

All organizations seek sincere and ______ employees.
Ans 1. industrious

2. industrial

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3. inactive

4. inert

Question ID : 98958016167
Chosen Option : 1

Q.15 Select the wrongly spelt word.
Ans 1. extract

2. eligible

3. extension

4. explaination

Question ID : 98958016165
Chosen Option : 4

Q.16 Select the correctly spelt word.
Ans 1. oppertunity

2. opportunity

3. oppurtunity

4. oportunity

Question ID : 98958016164
Chosen Option : 2

Q.17 Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.

Father said to his daughter, "I will attend your convocation tomorrow."
Ans 1. Father told his daughter that he would attend her convocation the next day.

2. Father told his daughter I will attend her convocation tomorrow.

3. Father told his daughter that he will attend her convocation tomorrow.

4. Father told his daughter that he will be attending her convocation the next day.

Question ID : 98958016145
Chosen Option : 1

Comprehension:
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.

As the rains receded I got a strange job. Our neighbour, a (1) ______ merchant decided to
become a politician. But he was (2) ______ so he wanted me to (3) ______ him everywhere he
went and read and write (4) ______ him. For my work I was to be paid decent (5) ______.

SubQuestion No : 18
Q.18 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1
Ans 1. populous

2. prosperous

3. affluent

4. ambitious

Question ID : 98958016149
Chosen Option : 2

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Comprehension:
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.

As the rains receded I got a strange job. Our neighbour, a (1) ______ merchant decided to
become a politician. But he was (2) ______ so he wanted me to (3) ______ him everywhere he
went and read and write (4) ______ him. For my work I was to be paid decent (5) ______.

SubQuestion No : 19
Q.19 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2
Ans 1. illogical

2. illegible

3. illegitimate

4. illiterate

Question ID : 98958016150
Chosen Option : 4

Comprehension:
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.

As the rains receded I got a strange job. Our neighbour, a (1) ______ merchant decided to
become a politician. But he was (2) ______ so he wanted me to (3) ______ him everywhere he
went and read and write (4) ______ him. For my work I was to be paid decent (5) ______.

SubQuestion No : 20
Q.20 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3
Ans 1. attend

2. coexist

3. accompany

4. coincide

Question ID : 98958016151
Chosen Option : 3

Comprehension:
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.

As the rains receded I got a strange job. Our neighbour, a (1) ______ merchant decided to
become a politician. But he was (2) ______ so he wanted me to (3) ______ him everywhere he
went and read and write (4) ______ him. For my work I was to be paid decent (5) ______.

SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4
Ans 1. for

2. from

3. on

4. through

Question ID : 98958016152
Chosen Option : 1

Comprehension:
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.

As the rains receded I got a strange job. Our neighbour, a (1) ______ merchant decided to
become a politician. But he was (2) ______ so he wanted me to (3) ______ him everywhere he
went and read and write (4) ______ him. For my work I was to be paid decent (5) ______.

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SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5
Ans 1. wages

2. prize

3. reward

4. bonus

Question ID : 98958016153
Chosen Option : 1

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

INTREPID
Ans 1. gallant

2. cowardly

3. insecure

4. invisible

Question ID : 98958016157
Chosen Option : 2

Q.24 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words.

An official pardon
Ans 1. regicide

2. redemption

3. amnesty

4. amnesia

Question ID : 98958016163
Chosen Option : 3

Q.25 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

FLEXIBLE
Ans 1. pliant

2. elastic

3. stiff

4. variable

Question ID : 98958016158
Chosen Option : 3

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Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination-2018
Roll No.
Registration No.
Name
Test Venue
Test Time 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Test Date 08/07/2019

Section : General Intelligence

Q.1

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958016875
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Q.2 Which two numbers should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct?

779 +14 × 21 – 532 ÷41 = 807
Ans 1. 532 and 779

2. 21 and 41

3. 532 and 41

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4. 779 and 21

Question ID : 98958016868
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Q.3

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958016879
Chosen Option : 2

Q.4 In a code language, PROXIMITY is written as ZQTRKAVKO. How will ILLOGICAL be written
as in that language?
Ans 1. QNNLINBEL

2. QMMKIMCEK

3. QNNKINCEK

4. RNNLINCEK

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Q.5

Ans

1.

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2.

3.

4.

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Q.6

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958016880
Chosen Option : 2

Q.7 ‘Mercury’ is related to ‘Metal’ in the same way as ‘Frog’ is related to ‘_________’.
Ans 1. Rodent

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2. Mammal

3. Reptilian

4. Amphibian

Question ID : 98958016860
Chosen Option : 4

Q.8 Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two
numbers of the following number-pair.

11 : 120
Ans 1. 8 : 65

2. 17 : 289

3. 12 : 144

4. 2 : 3

Question ID : 98958016869
Chosen Option : 4

Q.9 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given
letter series will complete the series.

u__mpm__uucm_mmj_uc_pmm_
Ans 1. u c u j p m m j

2. u c m j u u m m

3. u c m j p u m j

4. p c j m p u m j

Question ID : 98958016861
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Q.10 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.

DHMR : BJKT : : XCOE : ?
Ans 1. UENG

2. VEMG

3. VENG

4. VFMH

Question ID : 98958016859
Chosen Option : 2

Q.11 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the
following set.

(8, 39, 5)
Ans 1. (10, 60, 6)

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2. (14, 115, 9)

3. (9, 55, 4)

4. (11, 67, 8)

Question ID : 98958016871
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Q.12 Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the
odd word out.
Ans 1. Hypertension

2. Ulcer

3. Hormone

4. Anaemia

Question ID : 98958016865
Chosen Option : 3

Q.13 Three of the following four numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the
number that is different from the rest.
Ans 1. 224

2. 336

3. 226

4. 448

Question ID : 98958016873
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Q.14 Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming
the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts,
decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
Some plants are vegetable.
All vegetables are vitamins.

Conclusions:
I. Some vitamins are plants.
II. Some vitamins are vegetables.
III. No vitamin is plant.
Ans 1. Either conclusion I or III follows.

2. Only conclusions I and II follow.

3. Only conclusions I and III follow.

4. Only conclusions II and III follow.

Question ID : 98958016866
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Q.15 Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?

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55, 56, 64, 91, 155, ?
Ans 1. 265

2. 275

3. 280

4. 270

Question ID : 98958016872
Chosen Option : 4

Q.16

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958016874
Chosen Option : 4

Q.17 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.

Temple : Worship
Ans 1. School : Education

2. Hotel : Expenditure

3. Hospital : Doctor

4. University : Professor

Question ID : 98958016863
Chosen Option : 1

Q.18 If CALLOSUM is coded as 31336134, then how will CEREMONY be coded as?
Ans 1. 35954657

2. 35954547

3. 25945757

4. 35854656

Question ID : 98958016858
Chosen Option : 1

Q.19 Arrange the following activities in a logical and meaningful order.

1. Setting up alarm clock

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2. Solving question paper
3. Alarm Bell ringing
4. Reach examination center
5. Getting dressed and be ready
6. Returning answer book
Ans 1. 1, 3, 4, 5, 2, 6

2. 3, 1, 5, 4, 2, 6

3. 1, 3, 5, 4, 6, 2

4. 1, 3, 5, 4, 2, 6

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Q.20

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958016876
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Q.21 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the
following set.

(145, 65, 115)
Ans 1. (130, 70, 100)

2. (185, 70, 95)

3. (185, 65, 170)

4. (80, 50, 110)

Question ID : 98958016870
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Q.22 Three friends A, B and C have different amounts of rupees with them. If A takes ₹10 from B,
then A will have ₹4 less than C. A and C together have total ₹330. How many rupees does C
have?
Ans 1. 170

2. 174

3. 172

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4. 176

Question ID : 98958016867
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Q.23 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different.
Pick the odd one out.
Ans 1. BDGJ

2. DGJM

3. KNQT

4. TWZC

Question ID : 98958016864
Chosen Option : 1

Q.24 A + B means ‘A is sister of B’
A – B means ‘A is son of B’
A × B means ‘A is father of B’
A ÷ B means ‘A is brother of B’

If S × M ÷ U + L × Z – I, then how is L related to I?
Ans 1. Brother

2. Father

3. Son

4. Husband

Question ID : 98958016862
Chosen Option : 4

Q.25

Ans

1.

2.

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3.

4.

Question ID : 98958016877
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Section : General Awareness

Q.1 What was India's rank in the year 2018 in world Crude Steel production according to Steel
Users Federation of India?
Ans 1. Fourth

2. Second

3. First

4. Third

Question ID : 98958016531
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Q.2 The Chola Empire was invaded by _______ in the early 14th century A.D.
Ans 1. Malik Kafur

2. Taimur

3. Muhammad Ghori

4. Genghis Khan

Question ID : 98958016542
Chosen Option : 2

Q.3 Who wrote the book 'An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India'?
Ans 1. Sudha Murthy

2. Shashi Tharoor

3. Ramchandra Guha

4. A P J Abdul Kalam

Question ID : 98958016544
Status : Not Answered
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Q.4 The historical Sher Shah Suri Marg is called as:
Ans 1. National Highway Number 23

2. National Highway Number 11

3. National Highway Number 1

4. National Highway Number 8

Question ID : 98958016539
Chosen Option : 3

Q.5 In 2018, Bharat Vatwani and _________ were the two Indians awarded with the Ramon
Magsaysay award.
Ans 1. Rajendra Singh

2. Arvind Kejriwal

3. Sonam Wangchuk

4. Sathyabhama Das Biju

Question ID : 98958016545
Chosen Option : 3

Q.6 With which of the following sports is the term 'bib' associated? The word refers to sheets
printed with numbers.
Ans 1. Hockey

2. Football

3. Lawn Tennis

4. Running

Question ID : 98958016549
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.7 What is the chemical name of slaked lime?
Ans 1. Calcium Nitrate

2. Sodium Chloride

3. Calcium Chloride

4. Calcium Hydroxide

Question ID : 98958016535
Chosen Option : 4

Q.8 With which of the following sports is the term 'tumble turns' associated?
Ans 1. Long Jump

2. Cycling

3. Swimming

4. Running

Question ID : 98958016548

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Chosen Option : 3

Q.9 In May 2019, Former Miss World Priyanka Chopra visited ________ as UNICEF's Goodwill
Ambassador for humanitarian work.
Ans 1. Ethiopia

2. Uganda

3. Democratic Republic Of Congo

4. Kenya

Question ID : 98958016552
Chosen Option : 4

Q.10 To which of the following states does the folk song 'Bhawaiya' belong?
Ans 1. Chhattisgarh

2. Odisha

3. West Bengal

4. Jharkhand

Question ID : 98958016529
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Q.11 _____________ attacked the southern coast of Kathiawar along the Arabian Sea, where he
sacked the city of Somnath and its renowned Hindu temple in 1026.
Ans 1. Firoz Shah Tugalaq

2. Mahmud of Ghazni

3. Ahmed Shah Tugalaq

4. Muhammad Ghori

Question ID : 98958016543
Chosen Option : 2

Q.12 After going through the processes of scouring and bleaching, 99% of cotton is made up of
which polymer?
Ans 1. Epoxy

2. Cellulose

3. Proteins

4. Teflon

Question ID : 98958016534
Chosen Option : 2

Q.13 A _______ is the main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer.
Ans 1. ROM (Read only Memory)

2. CPU (Central Processing Unit)

3. RAM (Random Access Memory)

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4. Motherboard

Question ID : 98958016536
Chosen Option : 4

Q.14 World Metrology Day' was celebrated in India on _______ in 2019.
Ans 1. 18th April

2. 25th January

3. 20th May

4. 17th February

Question ID : 98958016551
Chosen Option : 1

Q.15 Jawaharlal Nehru port is located in:
Ans 1. Kerala

2. Maharashtra

3. Andra Pradesh

4. West Bengal

Question ID : 98958016540
Chosen Option : 2

Q.16 In Economics, buying an asset in one market and simultaneously selling an identical asset
in another market at a higher price is termed as ________.
Ans 1. Depreciation

2. Mortgage

3. Arbitrage

4. Devaluation

Question ID : 98958016532
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Q.17 ________ is the process by which water vapour in the air is changed into liquid water.
Ans 1. Decantation

2. Precipitation

3. Evaporation

4. Condensation

Question ID : 98958016533
Chosen Option : 4

Q.18 Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and ________.
Ans 1. Peter Thiel

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2. Steve Wozniak

3. Sergey Brin

4. Elon Musk

Question ID : 98958016537
Chosen Option : 2

Q.19 _______________ is the first Indian gymnast to win a Gold medal at a Global Event in the World
Challenge Cup in Turkey.
Ans 1. Ashish Kumar

2. Aruna Reddy

3. Rakesh Patra

4. Dipa Karmakar

Question ID : 98958016550
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Q.20 The powers, privileges and immunities of either House of Parliament and of its Committees
and Members have mainly been laid down in article _______ of the Constitution of India.
Ans 1. 115

2. 107

3. 105

4. 102

Question ID : 98958016546
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Q.21 Kalumar Peak is the highest point in _______ range.
Ans 1. Karakoram

2. Satpura

3. Vindhaya

4. Aravalli

Question ID : 98958016541
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Q.22 In May 2019, Pakistan successfully test-fired a surface-to-surface ballistic missile named
________.
Ans 1. Salaam III

2. Musafir II

3. Watan I

4. Shaheen II

Question ID : 98958016553
Status : Not Answered
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Q.23 _________ is a large mass of snow and ice at an high altitude that slides down mountain
slopes.
Ans 1. Volcano

2. Hurricane

3. Avalanche

4. Cyclone

Question ID : 98958016538
Status : Not Answered
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Q.24 Chakri' is a type of traditional music that is popular in the Indian state of ______.
Ans 1. Rajasthan

2. Madhya Pradesh

3. Jammu and Kashmir

4. Punjab

Question ID : 98958016530
Status : Not Answered
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Q.25 Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) was introduced in
December ______.
Ans 1. 2014

2. 2004

3. 1991

4. 1993

Question ID : 98958016547
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Section : Quantitative Aptitude

Q.1

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017243
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Q.2

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Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017254
Chosen Option : 3

Q.3

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017231
Chosen Option : 2

Q.4

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017246
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Q.5

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017233

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Chosen Option : 3

Q.6

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017236
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.7

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017241
Chosen Option : 3

Q.8

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

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Question ID : 98958017252
Chosen Option : 3

Q.9

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017250
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.10
Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017247
Status : Not Answered
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Q.11
Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017238
Chosen Option : 2

Q.12

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017239
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

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Q.13

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017235
Status : Not Answered
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Q.14

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017251
Status : Not Answered
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Q.15

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017232
Status : Not Answered
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Q.16

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017237
Status : Not Answered
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Q.17

Ans 1.

2.

3.

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4.

Question ID : 98958017245
Chosen Option : 3

Q.18

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017255
Chosen Option : 2

Q.19

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017240
Chosen Option : 4

Q.20
Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017248
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.21

Ans 1.

2.

3.

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4.

Question ID : 98958017242
Status : Not Answered
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Q.22

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017249
Status : Not Answered
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Q.23

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017253
Chosen Option : 3

Q.24
Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017244
Status : Not Answered
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Q.25

Ans 1.

2.

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3.

4.

Question ID : 98958017234
Status : Not Answered
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Section : English Language

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

NOVEL
Ans 1. old

2. original

3. new

4. fresh

Question ID : 98958016184
Chosen Option : 3

Q.2 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In a pickle
Ans 1. in great pain

2. in jubiliation

3. in trouble

4. in deep sorrow

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Q.3 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words.

That which cannot be seen through
Ans 1. transparent

2. invisible

3. magical

4. opaque

Question ID : 98958016188
Chosen Option : 4

Q.4 Select the correctly spelt word.
Ans 1. persue

2. purseue

3. pursue

4. persoue

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Question ID : 98958016190
Chosen Option : 3

Q.5 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

She was ______ with joy at winning the talent show.
Ans 1. overruled

2. overturned

3. overwhelmed

4. overpowered

Question ID : 98958016193
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Comprehension:
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.

For two months I have been trying to decide who (1) ______ the best ice cream. I have (2)
______ it down to my two favourite manufacturers. Let's start (3) ______ Randolph Farms who
have lots of (4) ______ flavours. Then, we have Goodies who use natural (5) ______ to make
excellent ice cream.

SubQuestion No : 6
Q.6 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1
Ans 1. was making

2. makes

3. make

4. is making

Question ID : 98958016175
Chosen Option : 1

Comprehension:
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.

For two months I have been trying to decide who (1) ______ the best ice cream. I have (2)
______ it down to my two favourite manufacturers. Let's start (3) ______ Randolph Farms who
have lots of (4) ______ flavours. Then, we have Goodies who use natural (5) ______ to make
excellent ice cream.

SubQuestion No : 7
Q.7 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2
Ans 1. selected

2. chosen

3. cancelled

4. narrowed

Question ID : 98958016176
Chosen Option : 1

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Comprehension:
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.

For two months I have been trying to decide who (1) ______ the best ice cream. I have (2)
______ it down to my two favourite manufacturers. Let's start (3) ______ Randolph Farms who
have lots of (4) ______ flavours. Then, we have Goodies who use natural (5) ______ to make
excellent ice cream.

SubQuestion No : 8
Q.8 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3
Ans 1. by

2. with

3. from

4. off

Question ID : 98958016177
Chosen Option : 2

Comprehension:
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.

For two months I have been trying to decide who (1) ______ the best ice cream. I have (2)
______ it down to my two favourite manufacturers. Let's start (3) ______ Randolph Farms who
have lots of (4) ______ flavours. Then, we have Goodies who use natural (5) ______ to make
excellent ice cream.

SubQuestion No : 9
Q.9 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4
Ans 1. unlike

2. different

3. various

4. variety

Question ID : 98958016178
Chosen Option : 3

Comprehension:
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.

For two months I have been trying to decide who (1) ______ the best ice cream. I have (2)
______ it down to my two favourite manufacturers. Let's start (3) ______ Randolph Farms who
have lots of (4) ______ flavours. Then, we have Goodies who use natural (5) ______ to make
excellent ice cream.

SubQuestion No : 10
Q.10 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5
Ans 1. elements

2. ingredients

3. particles

4. goods

Question ID : 98958016179

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Chosen Option : 2

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

PITFALL
Ans 1. haven

2. retreat

3. refuge

4. hazard

Question ID : 98958016183
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

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

A. We even fail to recognize that their call of duty keeps them away from their families.
B. Yet, we often fail to appreciate these sacrifices that they make.
C. They make countless sacrifices for the nation and keep us safe from our enemies.
D. The uniformed men and women are our unsung heroes.
Ans 1. DABC

2. DCBA

3. ABCD

4. CBAD

Question ID : 98958016181
Chosen Option : 2

Q.13 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

The picture of the king's is exactly like the king himself.
Ans 1. the king himself

2. The picture

3. is exactly like

4. of the king's

Question ID : 98958016169
Chosen Option : 2

Q.14 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Red letter day
Ans 1. a very special day

2. a very hot day

3. a frightful day

4. a very cold day

Question ID : 98958016186
Chosen Option : 1

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Q.15 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution
is required, select No substitution.

The commander of the ship as well as the crew are caught by the storm.
Ans 1. is caught in

2. are caught in

3. are being caught by

4. No substitution

Question ID : 98958016172
Chosen Option : 2

Q.16 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

VITAL
Ans 1. trivial

2. essential

3. insignificant

4. needless

Question ID : 98958016182
Chosen Option : 2

Q.17 Select the wrongly spelt word.
Ans 1. receive

2. believe

3. grieve

4. acheive

Question ID : 98958016191
Chosen Option : 4

Q.18 Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

He asked from me if I was interested in a career in modelling.
Ans 1. from me if

2. I was interested

3. He asked

4. in a career

Question ID : 98958016168
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.19 Select the most appropriate passive form of the given sentence.

He threw the ball towards his little brother.
Ans 1. The ball was thrown towards his little brother.

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2. The ball is thrown towards his little brother.

3. His little brother's ball was thrown at him.

4. The ball is being thrown towards his little brother.

Question ID : 98958016170
Chosen Option : 1

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

OMINOUS
Ans 1. threatening

2. foreboding

3. auspicious

4. baleful

Question ID : 98958016185
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.21 Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution
is required, select No substitution.

All the accident victims have been admitted and received attention.
Ans 1. No substitution

2. so had received

3. but are receiving

4. and have received

Question ID : 98958016173
Chosen Option : 1

Q.22 Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.

She says, "I go for a walk every morning."
Ans 1. She said that she went for a walk every morning.

2. She says that she goes for a walk every morning.

3. She said that she goes for a walk every morning.

4. She says that I go for a walk every morning.

Question ID : 98958016171
Chosen Option : 2

Q.23 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

______ people are remembered even after death for their good deeds.
Ans 1. Vicious

2. Virtuous

3. Virtual

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4. Violent

Question ID : 98958016192
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

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

A. As a result, he had gotten into a million activities and hobbies.
B. Thus, his parents were now reluctant to spend any more money on his hobbies.
C. John hated finishing things almost as much as he loved starting them.
D. But he never stuck with any of them for long.
Ans 1. CADB

2. CDBA

3. ADCB

4. BCAD

Question ID : 98958016180
Chosen Option : 1

Q.25 Select the most appropriate word for the group of words.

Willing to be guided or controlled
Ans 1. adorable

2. adamant

3. amenable

4. abominable

Question ID : 98958016189
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

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Updated22 Jul 2026