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SSC CGL Tier I - 09 September 2024 - Shift 3

SSC CGL • 2024 • 76 Questions • Free practice

Q1Reasoning Ability
Six letters P, Q, R, S, T and U are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figure below. Find the letter on the face opposite to R.
A. U
B. Q
C. S
D. T
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Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q2Reasoning Ability
Three of the following numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out. (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc., to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
A. 36 – 84
B. 33 – 72
C. 66 – 154
D. 72 – 168
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Correct Option: B
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q3Reasoning Ability
Six letters A, M, R, S, Y and Q are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figures below. Find the letter on the face opposite to S.
A. Y
B. M
C. Q
D. A
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Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q4Reasoning Ability
Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 24 ÷ 3 – 4 × 2 + 6 × 5 +12 = 50
A. 4 and 3
B. 5 and 4
C. 3 and 2
D. 24 and 12
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Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q5Reasoning Ability
Study the given diagram carefully and answer the question that follows. The numbers in different sections indicate the number of persons who have applied for different posts. What is the total number of persons who have applied for more than one post?
A. 21
B. 15
C. 113
D. 18
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Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q6Reasoning Ability
The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letter in the word ‘JANITOR’ is arranged in English alphabetical order?
A. Zero
B. Three
C. One
D. Two
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Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q7Reasoning Ability
Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the letter-cluster that is different. Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.
A. PSUV
B. BEHI
C. FIKL
D. TWYZ
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Correct Option: B
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q8Reasoning Ability
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. P _ A A _ _ Z A _V _ _ A _ _
A. ZVPAPZAV
B. ZPVVAPVZ
C. VZAAPVPZ
D. VPZZPVAP
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Correct Option: A
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Q9Reasoning Ability
Which of the four options will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? XF 11 , YI 15, ZL 19 , AO 23, ?
A. BR 27
B. CQ 25
C. CR 25
D. BP 26
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Correct Option: A
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Q10Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language, ‘SILK’ is written as ‘TIML’ and ‘INSECT’ is written as ‘IOTEDU’. How will ‘CHANGE’ be written in that language?
A. DEIHAO
B. DOIHAE
C. DIAOHE
D. DEIOHA
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Correct Option: C
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Q11Reasoning Ability
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 321 – 371 ÷ 22 + 216 × 6 = ?
A. 7848
B. 7884
C. 8747
D. 8447
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Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q12Reasoning Ability
In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc., to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (12, 145) (9, 82)
A. (22, 483)
B. (16, 256)
C. (14, 197)
D. (8, 69)
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Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q13Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language, A + B means ‘A is the son of B’, A − B means ‘A is the sister of B’, A × B means ‘A is the brother of B’ and A ÷ B means ‘A is the mother of B’. Based on the above, how is T related to P if ‘P ÷ Q × R − M + T’?
A. Brother
B. Husband
C. Father
D. Son
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Correct Option: B
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q14Reasoning Ability
Select the number from the given options to complete the series. 35, 38, 43, 50, 59, ___
A. 68
B. 70
C. 62
D. 78
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Correct Option: B
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q15Reasoning Ability
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (19, 456, 6) (16, 320, 5)
A. (18, 648, 9)
B. (14, 210, 5)
C. (21, 504, 8)
D. (18, 378, 7)
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Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q16Reasoning Ability
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (34, 47, 62) (119, 142, 167) (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)
A. (64, 78, 99)
B. (48, 65, 82)
C. (27, 38, 51)
D. (79, 98, 119)
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Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q17Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language, ‘SET’ is coded as ‘37’ and ‘MIX’ is coded as ‘35’. How will ‘WAR’ be coded in that language?
A. 29
B. 39
C. 21
D. 32
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Correct Option: B
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q18General Awareness
What is the length of Indian Railways network, according to Railway Yearbook 2019- 20?
A. 67,956 km
B. 2,402 km
C. 63,950 km
D. 1,604 km
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Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q19General Awareness
Which of the following is the largest crustal plate on Earth with an area of over 103,000,000 km 2 ?
A. African plate
B. South American plate
C. Eurasian plate
D. Pacific plate
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Correct Option: C
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Q20General Awareness
‘Nuakhai’ is the state festival of:
A. Odisha
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Meghalaya
D. Bihar
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Correct Option: A
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Q21General Awareness
Which of the following is a straight-chain alkyl carboxylic acid with the chemical formula CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CO 2 H?
A. Methanoic acid
B. Ethanoic acid
C. Propionic acid
D. Butyric acid
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Correct Option: D
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Q22General Awareness
Who among the following was the youngest instrumentalist to be awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award of India in 2002?
A. Ustad Zakir Hussain
B. Pandit Ravi Shankar
C. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
D. Ustad Bismillah Khan
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Correct Option: A
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Q23General Awareness
Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits providing of any religious instruction in the educational institutions maintained by the State?
A. Article 29
B. Article 28
C. Article 30
D. Article 31
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Correct Option: A
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Q24General Awareness
Article 77 of the Indian Constitution deals with the __________.
A. Vice-President of India
B. oath of office by the Vice-President
C. conduct of business of the Government of India
D. term of office of the Vice-President
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Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q25General Awareness
Which of the following Illustrations shows the mitochondrion’s structural details?
A. c
B. a
C. b
D. d
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Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q26General Awareness
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A. Fats and oils get reduced over time and smell bad.
B. Antioxidants are added to foods containing fats and oil to prevent oxidation.
C. Chips manufacturers usually flush bags of chips with Nitrogen to prevent the chips
D. Fats and oils are oxidised, they become rancid.
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Correct Option: A
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Q27General Awareness
Under which of the following Acts was the power to rule India, transferred from the English East India Company to the British Crown?
A. Regulating Act 1773
B. Pitt's India Act 1784
C. Government of India Act 1858
D. Charter Act of 1833
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Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q28General Awareness
Which of the following countries won the first men’s Asian Hockey Championship trophy?
A. Japan
B. China
C. Pakistan
D. India
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Correct Option: D
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Q29General Awareness
Silappathikaram (the Jewelled Anklet), the earliest epic poem in Tamil was written in the 5 th - 6 th Century CE by _________.
A. Tolkappiyar
B. Tirumalisai Alwar
C. Ilango Adigal
D. Sittalai Sattanar
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Correct Option: A
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Q30General Awareness
Which of the following statements is correct?.
A. The five-year plan focuses mostly on private intervention in the economy.
B. The five-year plan permits long-term intervention by the government in the economy.
C. The five-year plan always focused on the growth of the tertiary sector.
D. A five-year plan always stresses market-oriented activities.
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Correct Option: B
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Q31General Awareness
In Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas yojana, the cost of unit assistance is shared between Central and State Governments in the ratio ___________ in plain areas.
A. 30 : 70
B. 90 : 10
C. 60 : 40
D. 40 : 60
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Correct Option: A
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Q32General Awareness
Who was the revenue minister during the reign of Akbar?
A. Todar Mal
B. Abdul Rahim
C. Mulla Do-Piyaza
D. Tansen
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Correct Option: A
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Q33General Awareness
Hot local wind that flows over north India in summer is known as:
A. Purga
B. Loo
C. Chinook
D. Mango showers
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Correct Option: D
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Q34General Awareness
As per the definition of Census of India, a ‘marginal worker’ is a person who works for:
A. more than 183 days (or six months) in a year
B. less than 183 days (or six months) in a year
C. eight months in a year
D. 83 days in a year
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Correct Option: B
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q35General Awareness
In which of the following states is the Nrityagram, an Odissi dance institution, located?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Option: B
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Q36General Awareness
Which of the following goods needs further transformation in the economic process?
A. Capital goods
B. Intermediate goods
C. Finished goods
D. Consumer durable goods
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Correct Option: B
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Q37General Awareness
Who among the following devised the system of ‘Subsidiary Alliance’?
A. Lord William Bentinck
B. Lord Wellesley
C. Lord Dalhousie
D. Lord Canning
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Correct Option: B
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Q38General Awareness
A number is first increased by 12% and then increased by 23%. The number, so obtained, is now decreased by 34%. What is the net increase or decrease percent in the original number (nearest to an integer)?
A. 9% increase
B. 10% decrease
C. 9% decrease
D. 10% increase
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Correct Option: B
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Q39Quantitative Aptitude
A stock portfolio consists of four stocks. Stock A represents 20% of the portfolio and has a return of 6%. Stock B represents 30% of the portfolio and has a return of 8%. Stock C represents 20% of the portfolio and has a return of 4%. Stock D represents the remaining 30% of the portfolio and has a negative-return of 5%. What is the average return of the portfolio?
A. 2.6%
B. 3.4%
C. 2.9%
D. 3.2%
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Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q40Quantitative Aptitude
Study the given graph and answer the question that follows. The graph shows the production of refrigerators by three companies in 2018. The refrigerators produced by company C form what percentage of the total production?
A. 34.35%
B. 31.25%
C. 32.56%
D. 30.25%
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Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q41Quantitative Aptitude
A thief noticed a policeman at a distance of 600 metres. The thief started running and the policeman chased him. The thief and policeman are running at speeds of 12 km/h and 15 km/h, respectively. Find the time (in minutes) required for the policeman to catch the thief.
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 15
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Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q42Quantitative Aptitude
What is the perimeter (in cm, rounded off to one decimal place) of the sector of a circle with a radius of 10 cm and of angle 30°? (Use π = 3.14)
A. 82.8
B. 25.2
C. 20.4
D. 35.7
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Correct Option: B
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Q43Quantitative Aptitude
If 7845K854 is divisible by 11, then what is the value of K?
A. 9
B. 8
C. 6
D. 7
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Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q44Quantitative Aptitude
Study the given table and answer the question that follows. The given table shows the production of T-shirts by four companies i.e., C1, C2, C3 and C4 over the four years. Which company had the maximum average production of T-shirts during these four years?
A. C4
B. C1
C. C2
D. C3
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Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q45Quantitative Aptitude
In aΔPQR, the bisectors of∠Q and∠R meet at point O, inside the triangle. If∠QOR = 107°, then the measure of∠P is:
A. 23°
B. 40°
C. 34°
D. 17°
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Correct Option: C
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Q46Quantitative Aptitude
If the equations 4x + (k − 2)y + 3 = 0 and (k − 2)x + 9y − 5 = 0 (k > 0) are parallel, then find the value of k 2 + 6.
A. 72
B. 68
C. 70
D. 64
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Correct Option: C
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Q47Quantitative Aptitude
Ramesh has ₹18,000. He deposited ₹7,000 in a bank at the rate of 5% per annum and ₹6,000 in other bank at the rate of 6% per annum simple interest. If he received ₹1,160 as simple interest at the end of one year, then the rate of interest per annum on rest of the capital is equal to:
A. 10%
B. 9%
C. 8%
D. 11%
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Correct Option: B
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Q48Quantitative Aptitude
In a clearance sale, a sari whose marked price was ₹10,490 is now sold for ₹9,441. What is the discount percentage on the sari?
A. 12%
B. 10%
C. 18%
D. 15%
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Correct Option: B
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Q49Quantitative Aptitude
Two triangles EFG and HIJ are congruent. If the area of ΔEFG is 124 cm 2 , then the area of ΔHIJ will be:
A. 31 cm
B. 248 cm
C. 124 cm
D. 62 cm
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Correct Option: C
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Q50Quantitative Aptitude
A pipe can fill an overhead tank in 12 hours. But due to a leak at the bottom, it is filled in 18 hours. If the tank is full, how much time will the leak take to empty it?
A. 36 hours
B. 7.2 hours
C. 63 hours
D. 3.6 hours
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Correct Option: A
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Q51Quantitative Aptitude
If the length, breadth, and height of a cuboid is 8 cm, 4 cm, and 6 cm, respectively, then the volume (in cm 3 ) of the cuboid is:
A. 192
B. 96
C. 218
D. 172
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Correct Option: A
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Q52Quantitative Aptitude
Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options. I receieved a parcel in the mail today.
A. recieved
B. recived
C. receaved
D. received
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Correct Option: D
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Q53Quantitative Aptitude
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An order of law requiring people to remain indoors
A. Curfew
B. Check in
C. Restriction
D. Limit
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Correct Option: A
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Q54English Language
Which of the following idioms means ‘to steal from a shop’?
A. Golden opportunity
B. Five-finger discount
C. Black sheep
D. Green thumb
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Correct Option: B
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Q55English Language
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. The tea at this café is best than at the Costa Café in our office.
A. in our office
B. at the Costa Café
C. The tea at this café
D. is best than
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Correct Option: D
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Q56English Language
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word. Edible
A. noxious
B. noisome
C. mortal
D. nutritive
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Correct Option: D
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Q57English Language
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Morbid compulsion to consume alcohol continuously
A. Maniac
B. Dipsomania
C. Kleptomania
D. Satyromania
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Correct Option: B
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q58English Language
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. P. having the opportunity of observing people’s Q. we respect and appreciate their point of views R. the advantage of travelling different places and S. culture, custom and lifestyle, is that
A. SQPR
B. PSQR
C. RQPS
D. RPSQ
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Correct Option: D
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Q59English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The elaborate syllabi had to be ________(summarised) to make a presentation in the UGC assessment meeting.
A. recapitulated
B. expanded
C. prolonged
D. lengthened
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Correct Option: A
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Q60English Language
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. The question papers are placed in the lockers of the school in a way that they can’t be reached.
A. are affable
B. are irrepressible
C. are affordable
D. are inaccessible
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Correct Option: D
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Q61English Language
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A. Privilege
B. Accommodate
C. Mischievious
D. Millennium
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Correct Option: C
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Q62English Language
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The painting was admired by art enthusiasts from around the world.
A. Art enthusiasts from around the world have admired the painting.
B. Art enthusiasts from around the world admired the painting.
C. The painting was being admired by art enthusiasts from around the world.
D. The painting has been admired by art enthusiasts from around the world.
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Correct Option: B
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Q63English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Miserable
A. Restrained
B. Cheerful
C. Settled
D. Melodious
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Correct Option: B
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Q64English Language
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. Fatima was at her wits’ end trying to decide on a serene place for spending the holidays in.
A. So worried, confused or annoyed that she became unconscious
B. So calm and composed that she knows what to do next
C. So worried, confused or annoyed that she does not know what to do next
D. So worried, confused or annoyed that she insulted others for no reason
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Correct Option: C
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Q65English Language
Select the word segment that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the sentence meaningfully. (Each participant have) performed well.
A. Each participant has
B. Each participant were
C. Each participant was
D. Each participant have been
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Correct Option: A
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Q66English Language
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. He will be made President by the people.
A. He will be made President by the people.
B. By the people, he shall be made the President.
C. The people will make him President.
D. People will be making him the President.
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Correct Option: C
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Q67English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Taut
A. Torn
B. Slack
C. Tight
D. Flaccid
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Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q68English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Confiscate
A. Titivate
B. Restock
C. Seize
D. Destroy
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Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q69English Language
Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank. He has the ________ to express his thoughts.
A. write
B. ride
C. rite
D. right
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Correct Option: D
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q70English Language
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. There are many factories in the operative area of the city.
A. industrious
B. mechanical
C. industrial
D. serviceable
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Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q71English Language
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. I are dancing with my husband at my sister’s wedding.
A. husband at my
B. I are dancing
C. with my
D. sister’s wedding
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Correct Option: B
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q72English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A. field
B. zone
C. market
D. area
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Correct Option: C
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q73English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A. aligning
B. encountering
C. favouring
D. countering
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Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q74English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A. an innate
B. a reduction
C. an uptrend
D. an inflow
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Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q75English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A. abated
B. moderated
C. stabilised
D. equated
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Correct Option: A
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.
Q76English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A. yearly
B. monthly
C. half yearly
D. weekly
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Correct Option: B
Answer from the marked archived SSC response-sheet key. Final SSC key not independently revalidated; worked explanation pending editorial review.

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