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SSC CGL Tier I - 11 September 2024 - Shift 1

SSC CGL • 2024 • 74 Questions • Free practice

Q1Reasoning 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: All bottles are jugs. Some bottles are flasks. All flasks are bins. Conclusions: I. Some bottles are bins. II. Some jugs are bins. III. Some flasks are jugs.
A. All conclusions I, II and III follow
B. Only conclusions II and III follow
C. Either conclusion I or II follows
D. Only conclusions I and II follow
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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.
Q2Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language, A + B means ‘A is the son of B’, A − B means ‘A is the wife 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, if ‘P + Q ÷ R − T × M’, which of the following is true?
A. T is the brother of P.
B. M is the sister of T.
C. P is the brother of R.
D. Q is the mother of M.
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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.
Q3Reasoning 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. RATE : SCWI : : HIGH : IKJL : : OPEN : ?
A. PQHR
B. PRHR
C. PRIS
D. PSIR
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Correct Option: B
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Q4Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language, ‘CONFUSED’ is coded as ‘7’ and ‘CHAIN’ is coded as ‘4’. How will ‘ADULTHOOD’ be coded in that language?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
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Correct Option: C
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Q5Reasoning Ability
The question contains pairs of words that are related to each other in a certain way. Three of the following four word pairs are alike as these have the same relationship and thus form a group. Which word pair is the one that DOES NOT belong to that group? (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters / number of consonants/vowels in the word.)
A. Eye – ophthalmologist
B. Bone – orthopaedic
C. Stomach – gastroenterologist
D. Uterus – urologist
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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.
Q6Reasoning Ability
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. q p _ r _ r q _ p _ r p _ q _ p r _ p _ q
A. r p q r r p r q
B. r p q r r q r p
C. r p q r r q r r
D. r p q q r q r p
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Correct Option: C
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Q7Reasoning Ability
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 17, 38, 84, ?, 376, 772
A. 150
B. 190
C. 180
D. 200
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Correct Option: C
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Q8Reasoning Ability
The same operation(s) are followed in all the given number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair. (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. 135 : 17
B. 151 : 19
C. 128 : 16
D. 103 : 13
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Correct Option: C
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Q9Reasoning Ability
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? GASM, CCOO, YEKQ, ? , QICU
A. UGGT
B. UGGS
C. UCGS
D. TGFS
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Correct Option: B
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Q10Reasoning Ability
The position(s) of how many letters will remain unchanged if all the letters in the word ‘MEADOW’ are arranged in English alphabetical order?
A. Two
B. One
C. None
D. Three
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Correct Option: A
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Q11Reasoning Ability
‘Summer’ is related to ‘Season’ in the same way as ‘Cotton’ is related to ‘________’.
A. Grain
B. Tree
C. Dye
D. Cloth
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Correct Option: D
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Q12Reasoning Ability
is related to 112 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 26 is related to 182. To which of the following is 44 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. 310
B. 302
C. 308
D. 312
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Correct Option: C
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Q13Reasoning Ability
is related to 512 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 12 is related to 1728. To which of the following is 15 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. 3375
B. 2725
C. 3735
D. 2275
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Correct Option: A
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Q14Reasoning Ability
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged? 14014 × 14 – 10 ÷ 8 + 14 = ?
A. 1062
B. 1063
C. 1067
D. 1064
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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.
Q15Reasoning Ability
Figure X is followed by four figures numbered (1), (2), (3), (4). Identify the figure among the four in which figure X is embedded (i.e. contains figure X in the same form).
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 1
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Correct Option: A
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Q16Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language, 'DEMAND' is written as ‘410132144' and 'SUPPLY' is written as '194216161225'.How will 'PRODUCT' be written in that language?
A. 161815421320
B. 161830442320
C. 323615821640
D. 161542320
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Correct Option: B
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Q17Reasoning Ability
Consider the following statements associated with the India Infrastructure Project Development Fund (IIPDF). 1. IIPDF was set up in 2017. 2. The funds for IIPDF are provided by the Central Government’? 3. This scheme is notified under the Department of Economic Affairs. Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 1
C. Only 2 and 3
D. Only 3
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Correct Option: D
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Q18General Awareness
Which party formed the government in Britain in the year 1945?
A. Labour Party
B. Socialist Party
C. Democratic Party
D. Liberal Party
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Correct Option: A
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Q19General Awareness
Which type of radiation has very short (<10 –3 nm) wavelengths, produced by nuclear explosions, lightning and less dramatic activity of radioactive decay?
A. Microwave
B. Infra-red
C. Ultraviolet
D. Gamma
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Correct Option: D
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Q20General Awareness
Bharatanatyam dance style is associated with which of the following states?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Bihar
D. Manipur
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Correct Option: B
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Q21General Awareness
Which of the following organisations, divided into two branches, was established by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant?
A. Theosophical society
B. Home Rule League
C. East Indian Association
D. Indian Association
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Correct Option: B
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Q22General Awareness
In which of the following years did India NOT host the ICC Cricket World Cup Tournament?
A. 1996
B. 1983
C. 1987
D. 2011
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Correct Option: C
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Q23General Awareness
Ebony and Mahogany trees are found in which type of forests?
A. Montane forests
B. Mangrove forests
C. Tropical evergreen forests
D. Tropical deciduous forests
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Correct Option: C
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Q24General Awareness
Who among the following was one of the Navratnas of Akbar?
A. Amir Khusro
B. Purandar Das
C. Swami Haridas
D. Tansen
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Correct Option: D
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Q25General Awareness
In which year was the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission launched?
A. 2022
B. 2020
C. 2023
D. 2021
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Correct Option: C
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Q26General Awareness
Which of the following options is mostly caused by overpopulation?
A. Reduction in the scarcity of water
B. Land and other renewable resources are under pressure
C. Increase in the area covered by forests
D. Adequate natural resource storage
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Correct Option: B
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Q27General Awareness
On which of the following dates does India celebrate its Constitution Day?
A. 15
B. 2
C. 26
D. 26
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Correct Option: C
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Q28General Awareness
Match the following books with their respective authors.
A. a-i; b-iii; c-ii; d-iv
B. a-iii; b-i; c-iv; d-ii
C. a-ii; b-iv; c-iii; d-i
D. a-iv; b-iii; c-i; d-ii
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Correct Option: C
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Q29General Awareness
Which of the following pairs do NOT share any borders?
A. Bhutan and West Bengal
B. Bhutan and Meghalaya
C. Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh
D. Bhutan and Assam
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Correct Option: C
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Q30General Awareness
Which of the following types of direct tax collection increased as of 10 February 2023 budget?
A. Octroi duties
B. Personal income tax
C. Commercial tax
D. Corporate tax
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Correct Option: D
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Q31General Awareness
Which Ghazal singer was conferred with the prestigious Deenanath Mangeshkar Award in April 2023?
A. Ghazal Srinivas
B. Pankaj Udhas
C. Bhupinder Singh
D. Talat Aziz
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Correct Option: B
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Q32General Awareness
What kind of radiation is absorbed by the ozone layer?
A. Infrared radiation
B. Visible radiation
C. Green radiation
D. Ultraviolet radiation
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Correct Option: D
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Q33General Awareness
The organisation that Comptroller and Auditor General heads is known as ___________.
A. Indian Civil Accounts Organisation
B. Indian Audit and Accounts Department
C. Controller General of Accounts
D. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
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Correct Option: B
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Q34General Awareness
Valabhi, a city of ancient India was the capital of the _________ dynasty from the 5th to 8th Century CE.
A. Chalukya
B. Maitraka
C. Vakataka
D. Pallava
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Correct Option: A
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Q35General Awareness
Who has written the book ‘Fearless Governance’, published in January 2021, describing her stint as Governor?
A. Draupadi Murmu
B. Kiran Bedi
C. Anandi ben Patel
D. Baby Rani Maurya
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Correct Option: B
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Q36General Awareness
Shab-e-Barat is celebrated by which religious group?
A. Buddhist
B. Muslim
C. Jain
D. Parsi
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Correct Option: B
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Q37General Awareness
In a rhombus ABCD, O is any interior point such that OA = OC. What is five-ninths of the degree measure of ∠DOB?
A. 150°
B. 100°
C. 90°
D. 120°
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Correct Option: B
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Q38Quantitative Aptitude
A group of 30 students appeared in a test. The average score of 12 students is 62, and that of the rest is 62. What is the average score of the group?
A. 60
B. 63
C. 62
D. 61
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Correct Option: C
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Q39Quantitative Aptitude
If asin 3 X + bcos 3 X = sinXcosX and asinX = bcosX, then find the value of a 2 + b 2 , provided that x is neither 0° nor 90°.
A. a
B. 1
C. 0
D. a
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Correct Option: B
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Q40Quantitative Aptitude
Find the smallest number to be added to 999, so that 99 divides the sum exactly.
A. 90
B. 0
C. 9
D. 99
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Correct Option: A
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Q41Quantitative Aptitude
The interest accrued on a sum of ₹16,000 lent at a simple interest rate of 14% p.a. for the time in those many years, which gives a simple interest of three-fifths of a certain sum at 10% p.a., is:
A. ₹13,440
B. ₹15,360
C. ₹14,280
D. ₹12,970
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Correct Option: A
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Q42Quantitative Aptitude
In a circle, two chords MN and PQ intersect at O. If MO = 9 cm, ON = 5 cm and OQ = 6 cm, then the value of OP (in cm) is:
A. 6.5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 7.5
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Correct Option: D
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Q43Quantitative Aptitude
A rectangular courtyard is 4m 95cm long and 16m 65cm broad. It is to be paved with the square tiles of the same size. Find the least number of such square tiles required to pave the rectangular courtyard.
A. 407
B. 388
C. 877
D. 944
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Correct Option: D
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Q44Quantitative Aptitude
In an election between two candidates P and Q, P got 78% of the total valid votes. If the total votes of the electorate were 75,60,000, then what was the number of valid votes that Q got if 10% of the voters did not cast their vote and 15% of the votes polled were declared invalid?
A. 12,72,348
B. 1,47,312
C. 1,41,732
D. 1,41,372
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Correct Option: A
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Q45Quantitative Aptitude
The following pie chart shows the distribution of the percentage of students in various courses at the university. The total number of students (boys and girls only) in the university is 7000. In B.Com, there are 60% girls and in B.Sc. C.Sci, there are 40% boys. The total number of girls who took admission in B.Sc C.Sci and B.Com courses is what percentage of the total students admitted to the university?
A. 25%
B. 27%
C. 29%
D. 23%
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Correct Option: B
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Q46Quantitative Aptitude
Solve the given set of three equations to get the value of the unknowns: x + 2z = 3 x + 2y + 3z = 5 3x - 5z = -13
A. x = 0,y = -1,z = 2
B. x = 2,y = 0,z = -1
C. x = -1,y = 0,z = 2
D. x = -1,y = 2,z = 0
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Correct Option: C
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Q47Quantitative Aptitude
A shopkeeper, on the eve of Diwali, allowed a series of discounts on television sets. Find the selling price of a television set, if the marked price of television is ₹1,200 and successive discounts are 15% and 10%.
A. ₹945
B. ₹975
C. ₹918
D. ₹965
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Correct Option: C
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Q48Quantitative Aptitude
Mrudula starts her job with a certain monthly salary and earns a fixed increment every year. If her salary was ₹28,400 after six years of service and ₹52,997 after fifteen years, find her annual increment.
A. ₹1,824
B. ₹12,002
C. ₹1,200
D. ₹2,733
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Correct Option: D
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Q49Quantitative Aptitude
In a division problem, the divisor is 4 times the quotient and 2 times the remainder. If the remainder is 32, then find the dividend.
A. 1065
B. 3240
C. 1650
D. 1056
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Correct Option: D
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Q50Quantitative Aptitude
A sum of money is divided among P, Q, R and S in the proportion of 4 : 9 : 2 : 3. If Q gets ₹560 more than R, then the share of S is:
A. ₹140
B. ₹340
C. ₹440
D. ₹240
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Correct Option: D
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Q51Quantitative Aptitude
Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The teachers of our school have already taken this training.
A. This training has already been taken by the teachers of our school.
B. This training has already been taken by the our school teachers.
C. This training was already taken by the teachers of our school.
D. This training has been taken by the teachers of our school.
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Correct Option: A
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Q52English Language
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Awkward in movement or manner
A. Clownish
B. Alert
C. Imbalanced
D. Clumsy
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Correct Option: D
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Q53English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. He was very cruel in dealing with the students.
A. Skittish
B. Malevolent
C. Kind
D. Kingly
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Correct Option: C
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Q54English Language
The following sentence contains a word with a spelling error. Rectify the sentence by selecting the correct spelling of the identified word from the given options. I was upstaires when somebody rang the doorbell.
A. Upstares
B. Upstairs
C. upsatires
D. Upstaire
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Correct Option: B
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Q55English Language
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. (A) while the employees (B) meeting on time (C) the boss arrived at the (D) despite the heavy traffic (E) were late
A. BACED
B. DCBAE
C. DACEB
D. ACEDB
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Correct Option: B
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Q56English Language
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An instrument for viewing distant objects in space.
A. Telescope
B. Spectrograph
C. Microscope
D. Binoculars
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Correct Option: A
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Q57English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. She was overstrung before her dance performance.
A. Placid
B. Calm
C. Cheerful
D. Nervous
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Correct Option: D
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Q58English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the following word. Forbid
A. Call
B. Allow
C. Prohibit
D. Forsake
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Correct Option: B
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Q59English Language
Substitute the underlined word-segment with most appropriate idiom. The doctors tried very hard to save his mother but they were unsuccessful.
A. faced the music
B. drew the line
C. moved heaven and earth
D. ran like clockwork
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Correct Option: C
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Q60English Language
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice. Ravi will play the match.
A. The match is played by Ravi.
B. The match will have been played by Ravi.
C. The match will be playing by Ravi.
D. The match will be played by Ravi.
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Correct Option: D
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Q61English Language
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. It is he who work for the company for more than a decade.
A. for the company
B. for more than a decade
C. It is he
D. who work
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Correct Option: C
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Q62English Language
Identify the correct synonym of the word given below. FATIGUE
A. Mission
B. Obese
C. Vigour
D. Tiredness
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Correct Option: D
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Q63English Language
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The windows / violent banged / during the / storm yesterday.
A. The windows
B. storm yesterday.
C. during the
D. violent banged
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Correct Option: D
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Q64English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Adversity
A. Pleasure
B. Misfortune
C. Success
D. Advantage
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Correct Option: B
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Q65English Language
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. Our legal system must frame proper legal rules for juvenile criminals.
A. young
B. dotage
C. senile
D. old
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Correct Option: A
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Q66English Language
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words in the following sentence. Despite recent superficial moves toward political reconciliation, Libya remains in the grip of a bloodstained corrupt military exclusive circle of people with a common purpose.
A. oblique
B. pique
C. antique
D. clique
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Correct Option: D
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Q67English Language
Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options. His acquiantance with the author led to many fruitful collaborations.
A. acuiantance
B. acquaintance
C. aquaintance
D. acquaintence
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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.
Q68English Language
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Charles Darwin is renowned for his book on evolution, ‘On the Origin of Species’, which laid down a treasure of substantiation that evolution occurs, and projected a mechanism, that is, natural selection, for how it does so.
A. laid away a treasure of substantiation
B. laid about a treasure of substantiation
C. laid out a treasure of substantiation
D. laid into a treasure of substantiation
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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 meaning of the given idiom. Hit the nail on the head
A. They hit a nail with a hammer.
B. They are experiencing a headache.
C. They're uncertain about a decision.
D. They have accurately identified or explained something.
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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 answer for blank number 1.%
A. associate
B. obligation
C. initiative
D. occult
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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
Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 2.%
A. refused
B. dedicated
C. withhold
D. alienated
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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 answer for blank number 3.%
A. concludes
B. possess
C. clarifies
D. obtains
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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.
Q73English Language
Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 4.%
A. vision
B. design
C. control
D. graphics
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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 answer for blank number 5.%
A. allocation
B. breakdown
C. countdown
D. custom
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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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