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SSC CGL Tier I - 11 September 2024 - Shift 3
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Q1Reasoning Ability
Two different positions of the same dice with faces R, P, T, S, M and B are shown
below. Select the letter that will be on the face opposite to the one having S.
A. M
B. R
C. T
D. B
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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.
Q2Reasoning Ability
Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to
right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.
R F _ G T R _V G _ R F V _ T _ F V G T
A. VFVGR
B. VTTGR
C. VFTGR
D. VFTGG
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Correct Option: C
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Q3Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language, ‘MAN’ is coded as ‘15316’ and ‘SHE’ is coded as ‘21107’.
How will ‘OUT’ be coded in that language?
A. 152222
B. 172121
C. 172322
D. 152120
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Correct Option: C
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Q4Reasoning Ability
Select the word pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in
the pair of words given below. (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)
Calcium : Osteomalacia
A. Lungs : Tuberculosis
B. Iron : Anaemia
C. Heart : Cardiovascular
D. Stomach : Blindness
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Correct Option: B
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Q5Reasoning Ability
All of the letters in the word ‘JUNGLE’ are arranged in alphabetical order. How many
letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter which is second
from the left end and the one which is third from the right end in the new letter-cluster
thus formed?
A. Five
B. Three
C. Two
D. Four
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Correct Option: D
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Q6Reasoning Ability
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of
the following set.
(66, 57, 48)
(94, 85, 76)
(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. (85, 77, 64)
B. (79, 70, 59)
C. (81, 72, 63)
D. (98, 90, 83)
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Correct Option: C
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Q7Reasoning 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:
Some rats are mouse.
No mouse is a rodent.
Some rats are kittens.
Conclusions:
I. No rodent is a kitten.
II. Some rats are rodent.
III. No kitten is a mouse.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Neither conclusion follows
C. Only conclusion III follows
D. Only conclusion II follows
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Correct Option: B
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Q8Reasoning 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.
OUR : NPTVQS : : BIG : ACHJFH : : FOR : ?
A. EGNOQR
B. GEPNSQ
C. EGNPQS
D. GENPRS
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Correct Option: C
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Q9Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language, BRING is coded as ‘7149182’ and SMILE is coded as
‘51291319’. What will be the code for FORGIVE?
A. 5229718156
B. 5219717166
C. 5228717156
D. 5229179156
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Correct Option: A
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Q10Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language,
R + T means ‘R is the sister of T’.
R – T means ‘R is the father of T’.
R * T means ‘R is the wife of T’.
R ÷ T means ‘R is the mother of T’.
Based on the above, how is M related to Q if ‘M * N – P + Q ÷ R +T’?
A. Mother’s mother
B. Mother
C. Mother’s sister
D. Sister
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Correct Option: B
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Q11Reasoning Ability
What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and
‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?
304 × 19 − 101 + 23 ÷ 5 = ?
A. 6
B. 21
C. 12
D. 2
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Correct Option: D
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Q12Reasoning Ability
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’
are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?
164 – 173 ÷ 110 + 140 × 5 = ?
A. 11619
B. 19616
C. 19166
D. 11916
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Correct Option: C
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Q13Reasoning Ability
Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and
one is different. Select the one 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. ONM
B. BCD
C. JKL
D. RST
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Correct Option: A
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Q14Reasoning Ability
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
12, 25, 49, ?, 197, 395
A. 100
B. 96
C. 99
D. 121
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Correct Option: C
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Q15Reasoning 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. 56 : 9
B. 44 : 7
C. 68 : 11
D. 72 : 12
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Correct Option: D
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Q16Reasoning Ability
Two sets of numbers are given below. In each set of numbers, certain mathematical
operation(s) on the first number result(s) in the second number. Similarly, certain
mathematical operation(s) on the second number result(s) in the third number and so
on. Which of the given options follows the same set of operations as in the given
sets?
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking
down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as
adding/subtracting/multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3
and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
14 – 196 – 186 – 172; 15 – 225 – 215 – 200
A. 3 – 9 – 19 – 14
B. 9 – 81 – 71 – 62
C. 6 – 36 – 26 – 22
D. 8 – 64 – 54 – 40
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Correct Option: B
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Q17Reasoning Ability
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the
given series will logically complete the series.
BYN_J_YNF_X_NFJVY_FJ
A. FJZNY
B. FZJYN
C. FZYVJ
D. FNJYV
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Correct Option: B
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Q18General Awareness
Lata Mangeshkar was honoured with the Bharat Ratna in the year ________.
A. 2004
B. 2003
C. 2001
D. 2002
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Correct Option: C
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Q19General Awareness
What is the reason for the similar size of the vascular bundle in monocot leaves?
A. Radial venation
B. Parallel venation
C. Cubical venation
D. Rectangular venation
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Correct Option: B
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Q20General Awareness
Hariprasad Chaurasia, an Indian flutist in the Hindustani classical tradition, was
awarded with which of the following awards in 2000?
A. Padma Vibhushan
B. Padma Bhushan
C. Padma Shri
D. Bharat Ratna
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Correct Option: D
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Q21General Awareness
Which of the following events took place in the United Provinces in February, 1922?
A. Chauri Chaura
B. Quit India
C. Kakori Incident
D. Khilafat Movement
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Correct Option: A
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Q22General Awareness
In May 2022, Then President Ram Nath Kovind appointed _________ as the Lieutenant
Governor of Delhi.
A. Vijai Kapoor
B. Vinai Kumar Saxena
C. Anil Baijal
D. Kiran Bedi
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Correct Option: C
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Q23General Awareness
Which of the following Constitutions inspired the law-making process in India?
A. British Constitution
B. US Constitution
C. Irish Constitution
D. Canadian Constitution
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Correct Option: B
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Q24General Awareness
How many players are there on each side of the Kabaddi Team in the field?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 8
D. 7
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Correct Option: B
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Q25General Awareness
In 2022, which of the following railway stations has been selected for the ‘One Station
One Product’ scheme launched by Indian Railways, which identifies Kanchipuram
sarees as the chosen product?
A. Patna Jn
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Chennai Central
D. Howrah
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Correct Option: B
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Q26General Awareness
Which of the following definitions best describes the concept of microfinance?
A. A microfinance institution is a digital-only and mobile-first bank.
B. Microfinance is a banking service provided to unemployed or low-income individuals
C. Microfinance refers to providing banking services to individuals living in rural areas.
D. A microfinance institution is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956,
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Correct Option: B
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Q27General Awareness
With reference to Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909, consider the following statements.
a) They are also called the Indian Councils Act, 1909.
b) They increased the strength of Legislative Councils.
c) The right to separate electorate was given to the Muslims.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. a, b
B. c, a
C. b, c
D. a, b, c
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Correct Option: C
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Q28General Awareness
Which of the following types of unemployment is found in India when people are
employed for a certain period of a year in tourist resorts and various tourism-related
activities in the mountain regions, but are unemployed in off-seasons?
A. Under employment
B. Seasonal unemployment
C. Disguised unemployment
D. Cyclical unemployment
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Correct Option: B
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Q29General Awareness
Which of the following terms is NOT related to cricket?
A. No Ball
B. Wide Ball
C. Deuce
D. Wicket
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Correct Option: C
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Q30General Awareness
Which of the following schemes enables students mobility across Higher Education
Institutions?
A. Academic Bank of Credits
B. National Educational Technology Forum
C. Structured Assessment for Analysing Learning Levels (SAFAL)
D. PM Umeed scheme
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Correct Option: D
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Q31General Awareness
Who developed the theory of combustion as a chemical reaction with oxygen in the
18th century, that excluded phlogiston theory?
A. Friedrich Wöhler
B. Antoine Lavoisier
C. Robert Boyle
D. Johann Becher
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Correct Option: D
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Q32General Awareness
The Mahalanobis model was the basis for which Five-Year Plan?
A. Fourth Five-Year Plan
B. Second Five-Year Plan
C. First Five-Year Plan
D. Sixth Five-Year Plan
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Correct Option: B
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Q33General Awareness
’Poush Mela’ is a unique festival celebrated in which of the following Indian states?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. West Bengal
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Correct Option: A
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Q34General Awareness
Vasudeva I who issued coins in gold (dinars and quarter dinars) and copper (single
denomination) was a _________king.
A. Shunga
B. Shaka
C. Vakataka
D. Kushana
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Correct Option: B
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Q35General Awareness
Naman bought few apples for ₹720 from a shop. He negotiated the price and the
shopkeeper reduced it by ₹2 per apple. Due to this Naman could buy four more apples
than what he had bought earlier. How many apples did he originally buy?
A. 36
B. 44
C. 40
D. 48
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Correct Option: A
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Q36Quantitative Aptitude
What is the ratio of the mean proportional of 1.21 and 0.09 with the mean proportional
of 0.16 and 0.36?
A. 13 : 8
B. 11 : 8
C. 11 : 13
D. 13 : 12
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Correct Option: B
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Q37Quantitative Aptitude
A class of 30 students appeared in a test. The average score of 12 students is 62, and
that of the rest is 74. What is the average score of the class?
A. 67.2
B. 68.2
C. 69.2
D. 70.2
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Correct Option: C
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Q38Quantitative Aptitude
A boat can go 54 km upstream in 6 hours. If the speed of the stream is 4.8 km/h, then
how much time (in hours) will the boat take to cover a distance of 279 km
downstream?
A. 18
B. 15
C. 16
D. 20
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Correct Option: B
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Q39Quantitative Aptitude
Replace * by the smallest digit so that 723*56* is divisible by 6.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
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Correct Option: B
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Q40Quantitative Aptitude
A cuboid of dimensions 50 cm, 150 cm, 175 cm can be divided into how many identical
largest cubes?
A. 84
B. 75
C. 90
D. 85
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Correct Option: B
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Q41Quantitative Aptitude
P and Q are centres of two circles whose radii are 7 cm and 3 cm, respectively. If the
direct common tangents to the circles meet PQ extended at A, then A divides PQ
_________.
A. externally in the ratio 3 : 7
B. externally in the ratio 7 : 3
C. internally in the ratio 7 : 3
D. internally in the ratio 3 : 7
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Correct Option: B
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Q42Quantitative Aptitude
The table given here represents the distance (in km) travelled by two athletes X and Y
in the same direction.
Y’s average speed (km/hour) during the first five hours is:
A. 31
B. 34
C. 32
D. 33
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Correct Option: D
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Q43Quantitative Aptitude
Sohan borrows a sum of ₹1,41,545 at the rate of 11% per annum simple interest. At the
end of the first year, he repays ₹25,490 towards return of principal amount borrowed. If
Sohan clears all pending dues at the end of the second year, including interest
payment that accrued during the first year, how much does he pay (in ₹) at the end of
the second year?
A. 1,37,407
B. 1,36,453
C. 1,44,391
D. 1,41,222
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Correct Option: C
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Q44Quantitative Aptitude
In a ΔLMN, ∠L = 118° and LM = LN. Find ∠N.
A. 31°
B. 62°
C. 42°
D. 65°
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Correct Option: A
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Q45Quantitative Aptitude
Consider the given table for total imports of goods of 5
companies over 5 years (in lakhs), and answer the question that
follows.
If the total exports of all companies together in the year 2013 is
₹300 lakh, then the profit/loss of all companies together in year
2013 is:
(Assume: Profit = Exports – Imports)
A. loss of ₹27 lakh
B. loss of ₹18 lakh
C. profit of ₹35 lakh
D. profit of ₹30 lakh
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Correct Option: C
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Q46Quantitative Aptitude
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Failing to give proper care and attention
A. Wild
B. Cautious
C. Provident
D. Lax
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Correct Option: D
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Q47English 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. A big fancy dress ball was arranged to celebrate their homecoming.
B. It must have been a terrible shock for a young girl.
C. They had been married a month, just home from their honeymoon.
D. Just as the guests were starting to arrive, Charnley locked himself into his bedroom
and shot himself.
A. ABCD
B. DACB
C. BCAD
D. BCDA
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Correct Option: C
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Q48English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Expertise
A. Clumsiness
B. Proficiency
C. Lack
D. Ignorance
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Correct Option: B
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Q49English Language
In the following sentence, four words are underlined out of which one word is
misspelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
I took out a water
tumbler(A) for a drink, but found the water in the metal container (B)
had frozen so I couldn't
quanch (C) my thirst. I ate some biscuits and
offered (D) some
to Hillary.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
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Correct Option: C
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Q50English Language
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
He must deliver pizza.
A. Pizza can be delivered by him.
B. Pizza must be delivered by him.
C. Pizza has to be delivered by him.
D. Pizza have to be delivered by him.
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Correct Option: B
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Q51English Language
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges
the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
(P) an open mind
(Q) seek it with
(O) for personal growth and development
(R) knowledge is a powerful tool
A. QROP
B. ORPQ
C. PQRO
D. ROQP
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Correct Option: D
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Q52English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in brackets to fill in the blank.
The________(crux) of his argument was that education should continue throughout
life.
A. essence
B. etiquette
C. proposal
D. draft
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Correct Option: A
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Q53English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Success
is not a destination, it’s a journey.
A. Failure
B. Sensation
C. Victory
D. Opulence
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Correct Option: A
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Q54English Language
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence.
She believed she had been
blamed for the mistakes of others for what happened.
A. Made a sceptic
B. Made a savage
C. Made a spinster
D. Made a scapegoat
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Correct Option: D
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Q55English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the bold word in the following sentence.
His eloquent speech always persuades people to work for their betterment.
A. Articulate
B. Vague
C. Inarticulate
D. Short
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Correct Option: A
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Q56English Language
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group
of words.
Out of those group members, Rohan is the
one who opposes others
, no matter what
they tell him.
A. anatomist
B. antagonist
C. protagonist
D. agonist
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Correct Option: B
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Q57English Language
Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.
All the chefs in the world are famous because of their _____________ skills.
A. colinary
B. kolinary
C. kulinary
D. culinary
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Correct Option: D
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Q58English Language
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that
contains an error.
Solutions to the country’s interior problems are still a long way away.
A. a long way away.
B. the country’s interior
C. problems are still
D. Solutions to
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Correct Option: B
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Q59English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Brittle
A. Crunchy
B. Resilient
C. Delicate
D. Aloof
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Correct Option: B
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Q60English Language
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The letter was being typed by the secretary when the phone rang.
A. The secretary will type the letter when the phone rings.
B. The secretary is typing the letter when the phone rings.
C. The secretary was typing the letter when the phone rang.
D. The secretary types the letter when the phone rings.
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Correct Option: C
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Q61English Language
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
When I
saw him, I will ask him to return the book he borrowed.
A. see him
B. had seen him
C. shall see him
D. have seen him
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Correct Option: A
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Q62English Language
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Nobody’s fool
A. Not easily deceived
B. The wisest person
C. A complete fool
D. All are fools
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Correct Option: A
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Q63English Language
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A dime a dozen
A. Something common and not special
B. Very wealthy
C. Variety of amenities
D. A fair trade
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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.
Q64English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Paramount
A. trivial
B. collateral
C. inferior
D. supreme
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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.
Q65English Language
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains an error.
They secret / decided / to leave / the town.
A. the town
B. to leave
C. decided
D. They secret
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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.
Q66English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1
A. at
B. off
C. in
D. to
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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.
Q67English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2
A. therefore
B. through
C. among
D. onto
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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 option to fill in blank no.3
A. marginalised
B. censored
C. elevated
D. uplifted
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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.
Q69English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4
A. abundance
B. river
C. poverty
D. forest
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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.
Q70English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5
A. elevation of
B. rejection of
C. president of
D. exclusion of
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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.
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