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SSC CGL Tier I - 10 September 2024 - Shift 2
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Q1Reasoning Ability
Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second
letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related
to the third letter-cluster.
DOY:PAK ::BQM:NCY :: ILU:?
A. UYG
B. TYG
C. UXG
D. TXG
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Correct Option: C
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Q2Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language, ‘TIZZ’ is written as ‘VKBB’ and ‘QOPH’ is written as ‘SQRJ’.
How will ‘CKAU’ be written in that language?
A. ENCV
B. DNBV
C. EMCW
D. DMBW
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Correct Option: C
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Q3Reasoning Ability
is related to 13 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 136 is related to
17. To which of the following is 232 related, following the same logic?
(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. 31
B. 27
C. 29
D. 33
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Correct Option: C
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Q4Reasoning Ability
Each vowel in the word ‘SIMILAR’ is changed to the following letter in the English
alphabetical order and each consonant is changed to the preceding letter in the
English alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical
order between the letter which is the second from the left end and the third from the
left end in the group of letters thus formed?
A. Two
B. One
C. Four
D. Three
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Correct Option: B
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Q5Reasoning Ability
Three of the following number-pairs are alike in some manner and hence form a group.
Which number-pair does not belong to that group?
(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/subtracting/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. 15 – 240
B. 18 – 306
C. 22 – 462
D. 21 – 420
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Correct Option: A
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Q6Reasoning Ability
Select the option that represents the letters that when placed from left to right in the
blanks below will complete the given letter series.
D F _ I J O D _ H I J O _ F H I J O D F _ I J O D _
A. FHDHF
B. HFHDF
C. HFDHF
D. HFFDH
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Correct Option: C
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Q7Reasoning Ability
Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation
correct?
116 - 92 ÷ 4 + 25 × 2 - 20 = 150
A. 2 and 4
B. 25 and 20
C. 116 and 92
D. 20 and 92
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Correct Option: A
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Q8Reasoning 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.)
(25, 300, 6)
(19, 342, 9)
A. (24, 600, 5)
B. (14, 364, 7)
C. (17, 476, 7)
D. (18, 288, 8)
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Correct Option: D
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Q9Reasoning Ability
Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second
letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related
to the third letter-cluster.
BACK : CCBI : : TEST : UGRR : : WORK : ?
A. YQQJ
B. XQQI
C. XQSI
D. YQPI
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Correct Option: B
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Q10Reasoning Ability
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark
(?) in the following series.
543, 518, 495, 474, 455, ?
A. 444
B. 438
C. 440
D. 442
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Correct Option: B
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Q11Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language, ‘COWS’ is coded as ‘7935’ and ‘OILY’ is coded as ‘2568’.
What is the code for ‘O’ in that language?
A. 8
B. 9
C. 5
D. 2
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Correct Option: C
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Q12Reasoning Ability
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information
given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly
known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the
statements.
Statements:
Some bags are purses.
All purses are wallets.
All wallets are sacks.
Conclusions:
(I) All purses are sacks.
(II) Some wallets are bags.
A. Only conclusion (I) is follow
B. Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) is follow
C. Both conclusions (I) and (II) are follow
D. Only conclusion (II) is follow
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Correct Option: C
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Q13Reasoning Ability
Six letters U, V, W, X, Y and Z 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 Z.
A. W
B. Y
C. U
D. X
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Correct Option: B
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Q14Reasoning Ability
Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation
correct?
72 – 6 + (18 ÷ 4) + 17 – (22 × 2) = 44
A. 22 and 18
B. 6 and 4
C. 6 and 22
D. 2 and 4
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Correct Option: B
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Q15Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language,
A + B means ‘A is the brother of B’.
A − B means ‘A is the father of B’.
A × B means ‘A is the mother of B’.
A ÷ B means ‘A is the wife of B’.
Based on the above, how is P related to T if ‘P × Q + R ÷ S − T’?
A. Mother’s mother
B. Mother
C. Sister
D. Wife
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Correct Option: A
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Q16Reasoning Ability
Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is
the one that does NOT belong to that group? The odd one out is not based on the
number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster
A. DHK
B. BFJ
C. EIM
D. IMQ
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Correct Option: A
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Q17Reasoning Ability
Three 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:
No bench is chair.
All sofas are benches.
All tables are sofas.
Conclusions:
I. No table is a chair.
II. Some sofas are chairs.
III. All tables are benches.
A. Only conclusion II follows
B. Only conclusions I and II follow
C. Only conclusions I and III follow
D. Only conclusion I follows
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Correct Option: C
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Q18Reasoning Ability
Six letters A, T, M, P, S and R 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 the one
having R.
A. M
B. T
C. A
D. S
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Correct Option: A
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Q19General Awareness
Which of the following has the highest salinity?
A. Great salt lake
B. Dead sea
C. Red sea
D. Lake Van
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Correct Option: A
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Q20General Awareness
Which of the following social reformers of 19th century India was the author of ‘Stree
Purush Tulana’?
A. Pandita Ramabai
B. Tarabai Shinde
C. Usha Mehta
D. Swarnakumari Devi
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Correct Option: D
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Q21General Awareness
Harela is a festival of greenery, peace, prosperity, and environmental conservation,
primarily celebrated in which of the following states?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Assam
C. Uttarakhand
D. Haryana
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Correct Option: A
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Q22General Awareness
In which of the following games is one player known as the Wicketkeeper?
A. Cricket
B. Basketball
C. Hockey
D. Football
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Correct Option: A
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Q23General Awareness
‘Au’ is the symbol for which of the following elements?
A. Gold
B. Aluminium
C. Argon
D. Silver
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Correct Option: A
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Q24General Awareness
Who among the following freedom fighters of India is the author of the book, ‘The
Indian Struggle’?
A. Vallabhbhai Patel
B. Motilal Nehru
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Subhas Chandra Bose
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Correct Option: C
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Q25General Awareness
Which Article of the Constitution of India grants power to the President to appoint
Judges of the Supreme Court?
A. Article 124(2)
B. Article 123(1)
C. Article 128(4)
D. Article 127(3)
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Correct Option: A
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Q26General Awareness
Mohiniyattam is associated with which of the following traditional dance styles?
A. Lasya style
B. Samapadam
C. Tribhanga
D. Chowk
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Correct Option: C
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Q27General Awareness
In which year was the International Olympic Committee formed?
A. 1898
B. 1892
C. 1896
D. 1894
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Correct Option: C
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Q28General Awareness
Which physical feature of India prevents the cold winds from central Asia from
entering the Indian subcontinents?
A. Himalayas
B. Indian plains
C. Coastal area
D. Indian desert
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Correct Option: A
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Q29General Awareness
Which of the following is the transboundary river between India and Pakistan?
A. Beas
B. Indus
C. Ravi
D. Jhelum
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Correct Option: D
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Q30General Awareness
To which group do the alkaline earth metals such as radium, barium and strontium
belong?
A. Group 3A
B. Group 1A
C. Group 2A
D. Group 5A
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Correct Option: C
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Q31General Awareness
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution mentions about the
organisation of ‘Village Panchayats’?
A. Article 38
B. Article 31
C. Article 40
D. Article 36
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Correct Option: A
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Q32General Awareness
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution contains Fundamental
Duties?
A. 45A
B. 32A
C. 51A
D. 62B
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Correct Option: C
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Q33General Awareness
In the 7th Century AD, a new religion called Islam was born in _________.
A. South Africa
B. Indonesia
C. Malaysia
D. Arabia
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Correct Option: D
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Q34General Awareness
Sitar maestro, Pandit Ravi Shankar was awarded which of the following awards by the
Government of India in 1999?
A. Padma Shri
B. Bharat Ratna
C. Padma Vibhushan
D. Padma Bhushan
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Correct Option: B
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Q35General Awareness
Gautamiputra Satakarni titled Rajaraja and Maharaja is related to which of the
following dynasties?
A. Satavahana
B. Shaka
C. Shunga
D. Pandya
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Correct Option: B
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Q36Quantitative Aptitude
The concentrations of three acids, A, B, and C, are specified as 20%, 30%, and 40%,
respectively. They are blended in a ratio of 3 : 5 : a, yielding a solution with a
concentration of 30%. What is the value of 'a'?
A. 4
B. 1
C. 3
D. 2
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Correct Option: C
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Q37Quantitative Aptitude
Find the values of x, y and z, so as to satisfy the equations given below:
x + y + z = 12; x + y – z = 6; x – y + z = 4
A. x = 5, y = 4, z = – 3
B. x = 5, y = – 4, z = 3
C. x = 5, y = – 4, z = – 3
D. x = 5, y = 4, z = 3
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Correct Option: D
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Q38Quantitative Aptitude
A policeman noticed a thief at a distance of 500 metres. The policeman started running
and the thief also started running at the same time. The thief is running at a speed of
15 km/h. It took 15 minutes for the policeman to catch the thief. Find the speed of the
policeman (in km/h).
A. 10
B. 17
C. 11
D. 12
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Correct Option: B
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Q39Quantitative Aptitude
ΔEFG and ΔHIJ are similar. Also, ∠E = ∠H and ∠F = ∠I. If 3EF = HI and FG = 9 cm, then
IJ is equal to ____.
A. 27 cm
B. 9 cm
C. 18 cm
D. 3 cm
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Correct Option: A
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Q40Quantitative Aptitude
If A:B = 6 : 8 and B:C = 5 : 12, then A:B:C is:
A. 10:23:14
B. 11:32:44
C. 14:31:28
D. 15:20:48
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Correct Option: D
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Q41Quantitative Aptitude
The given table shows the number of books on different subjects.
What is the ratio of the number of books for subject B1 to the average number of
books per subject?
A. 3 : 5
B. 2 : 5
C. 10 : 11
D. 4 : 5
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Correct Option: C
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Q42Quantitative Aptitude
A right triangle with sides 3 cm, 4 cm and 5 cm is rotated about the sides of 3 cm to
form a cone. The volume of the cone so formed is:
A. 25π cm
B. 28π cm
C. 20π cm
D. 16π cm
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Correct Option: C
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Q43Quantitative Aptitude
Two successive discounts of 40% and 30% are equal to a single discount of:
A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 35%
D. 58%
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Correct Option: D
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Q44Quantitative Aptitude
Ravi's salary was increased by 50%. After some time, his new salary was also
increased by 50%. Find his gain percentage of salary.
A. 200%
B. 150%
C. 125%
D. 100%
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Correct Option: C
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Q45Quantitative Aptitude
If 45° and 65° are the angles of a triangle, then find the exterior angle of the third angle
(remaining angle).
A. 120°
B. 100°
C. 110°
D. 70°
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Correct Option: C
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Q46Quantitative Aptitude
If (77
77
+77) is divided by 78, then the remainder will be:
A. 78
B. 77
C. 76
D. 1
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Correct Option: C
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Q47Quantitative Aptitude
Study the given bar-graph and answer the question that follows.
The bar-graph shows the sales of books (in thousands) from six branches (B1, B2, B3,
B4, B5 and B6) of a publishing company during two consecutive years 2000 and 2001.
The total sales of branch B6 for both the years is what percentage of the total sales of
branch B3 for both the years (correct up to two decimal places)?
A. 69.25%
B. 73.17%
C. 70.69%
D. 82.26%
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Correct Option: B
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Q48Quantitative Aptitude
In a circle of radius 5√13 cm, a chord is at a distance of 10 cm from the centre of the
circle. Find the length (in cm) of the chord.
A. 36
B. 15
C. 28
D. 30
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Correct Option: D
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Q49Quantitative Aptitude
Simplify
21 −[6 + 7 − {3.22 − (1.1 × 0.2)}].
A. 11
B. 13
C. 12
D. 10
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Correct Option: A
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Q50Quantitative Aptitude
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Their sporting achievements at the highest level are being
utterly ignored.
A. Minimally
B. Correctly
C. Totally
D. Extremely
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Correct Option: A
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Q51English Language
Select the most appropriate meaning of the phrase in bold.
Your so-called friend has cooked your goose.
A. To interfere with, disrupt or ruin something for someone
B. When something develops completely and reaches maturity; when a child becomes
C. To complete a lot of work or a wide range of things
D. To spend a lot of time and energy but achieve nothing
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Correct Option: D
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Q52English Language
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a grammatical error.
Our family is planning / a trip to Europe next summer / where we should visit several
famous / landmarks and enjoy local cuisine.
A. Our family is planning
B. a trip to Europe next summer
C. landmarks and enjoy local cuisine
D. where we should visit several famous
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Correct Option: D
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Q53English Language
Select the correctly spelt word.
A. Privilege
B. Privilej
C. Priviledge
D. Privelege
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Correct Option: A
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Q54English Language
In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. Rearrange
all the segments to form a coherent statement.
O: its first constitution
P: and soon got himself elected
Q: the administration of the country
R: general Ayub Khan took over
S: after Pakistan framed
A. POSRQ
B. ROPQS
C. SORQP
D. SPORQ
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Correct Option: C
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Q55English Language
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice.
The letter will be delivered by the postman tomorrow.
A. The postman delivered the letter tomorrow
B. The postman will deliver the letter tomorrow.
C. The postman will have delivered the letter tomorrow.
D. The postman will be delivering the letter tomorrow.
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Correct Option: B
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Q56English Language
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the
given sentence.
He was an irresponsible person
to the matter of taking up responsibilities.
A. in the matter of taking up
B. at the matter of taking up
C. by the matter of taking up
D. along the matter of taking up
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Correct Option: B
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Q57English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Pugnacious
A. Sly
B. Dogmatic
C. Belligerent
D. Ally
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Correct Option: C
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Q58English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Stationary
A. Portable
B. Swindle
C. Still
D. Motile
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Correct Option: A
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Q59English Language
Select the option that can be used as a one word substitute for the given group of
words.
An often-imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
A. Dystopia
B. Euphoria
C. Inferno
D. Utopia
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Correct Option: D
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Q60English Language
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in
the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. It is also called a nuclear family.
B. It is good to be in a small family because there is better management of resources.
C. A small family is one with parents and a maximum of two children.
D. The advantages of a small family are numerous.
A. CADB
B. ACBD
C. CBDA
D. BACD
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Correct Option: A
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Q61English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following
sentence to fill in the blank.
Most of the land near the town is
barren, but the efforts of the farmers have turned it
________.
A. sterile
B. unfruitful
C. infertile
D. fertile
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Correct Option: D
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Q62English Language
Select the correct spelling to fill in the blank.
Subir’s long absence is likely to have _____ for employees in the office.
A. reperrcussions
B. rapercussions
C. repercussions
D. repercusions
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Correct Option: C
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Q63English Language
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct
order to form a meaningful sentence.
O. delicious
R. she
Q. a
P. baked
S. chocolate cake
A. SRPQO
B. QOSRP
C. RPQOS
D. OPQRS
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Correct Option: C
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Q64English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following
sentence to fill in the blank.
Most of the flowers
bloom in the spring season but they start to ________ during
summer.
A. flush
B. flourish
C. blossom
D. wither
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Correct Option: B
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Q65English Language
Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The shareholders will elect him a director.
A. The shareholders have elected him a director.
B. He will be elected as director by the shareholders.
C. The shareholders elected him a director.
D. He will be elected a director.
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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.
Q66English Language
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that
contains an error.
No other place in this country is so better as Gulmarg, Kashmir.
A. No other place
B. in this country is
C. so better as
D. Gulmarg, Kashmir
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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.
Q67English Language
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the
given sentence.
Rare species
of frogs were very quicker identified by Stella.
A. of frogs were very quickly
B. to frogs were very quickly
C. of frogs were very quicklier
D. in frogs were very quicker
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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.
Q68English Language
What does the idiom ‘Bite the bullet’ mean?
A. Enjoy a delicious meal
B. Give someone a piece of advice
C. Avoid confrontation
D. Face a difficult situation with courage
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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.
Q69English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1
A. advantages
B. intemperance
C. handicap
D. restrictions
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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 fill in blank no. 2
A. measures
B. brandings
C. models
D. sluggishness
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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.
Q71English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3
A. marginalisation
B. disapproval
C. consequences
D. foundations
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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.
Q72English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A. indistinct
B. nebulous
C. clearest
D. vague
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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 no. 5.
A. normalised
B. disrupted
C. measured
D. regulated
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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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