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SSC CGL Tier I - 13 September 2024 - Shift 2
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Q1Reasoning Ability
Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is
related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term.
READER : ERZWRE :: SERIAL : ESIRLA :: JINGLE : ?
A. JIGNEL
B. IJGNEL
C. JIMTEL
D. IJMTEL
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Correct Option: D
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Q2Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language,
‘A + B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’,
‘A – B’ means ‘A is the father of B’,
‘A $ B’ means ‘A is the son of B’,
‘A % B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’,
‘A / B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’ and
‘A * B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’.
Which of the following means P is the Son's wife of T?
i. T / B – K * P + O
ii. T + K * P + B % O
iii. K * P + B % T + P
iv. P + T * K + B % O
A. Only ii
B. iii and iv
C. Only i
D. Both i and ii
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Correct Option: A
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Q3Reasoning Ability
In a certain code language, ‘RETAINED’ is written as ‘ENIATERD’ and ‘MATURITY’ is
written as ‘TIRUTAMY’. How will ‘FIREWALL’ be written in that language?
A. LAWEFIFR
B. FLIREWAL
C. LAWERIFL
D. FLLAWERI
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Correct Option: C
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Q4Reasoning Ability
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
9 17 33 65 129 ?
A. 259
B. 257
C. 258
D. 254
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Correct Option: B
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Q5Reasoning Ability
is related to 30 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 81 is related to
110. To which of the following is 49 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. 60
B. 64
C. 90
D. 72
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Correct Option: D
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Q6Reasoning 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 Toys are Plastic.
Some Plastic are Metal.
No Metal is Chemical.
Conclusions:
(I) Some Chemicals are Plastic.
(II) No Toy is a Chemical.
A. Only conclusion (I) follows.
B. Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
C. Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
D. Only conclusion (II) follows.
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Correct Option: C
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Q7Reasoning Ability
The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the
word ‘SIGHTED’ is arranged in the English alphabetical order?
A. None
B. Three
C. Two
D. One
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Correct Option: C
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Q8Reasoning Ability
Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
RLYV, PJWT, NHUR, ? , JDQN
A. LFTP
B. LGTP
C. LFSP
D. LGSP
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Correct Option: C
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Q9Reasoning Ability
Three of the following four number-pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a
group. Which number-pair does NOT belong to that group?
(NOTE: The relation should be found without breaking down the numbers into its
constituent digits)
A. 31, 41
B. 73, 79
C. 83, 97
D. 61,71
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Correct Option: B
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Q10Reasoning Ability
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given
statements to be true if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You
have to decide which conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the given statements.
Statements:
All fruit are sour.
Some sour are vegetables.
Some vegetables are green.
Conclusions:
(I) All vegetables are sour.
(II) Some sour are green.
A. Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
B. Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
C. Only conclusion (II) follows
D. Only conclusion (I) follows
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Correct Option: A
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Q11Reasoning Ability
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘×’ is
replaced by ‘÷’, ‘÷’ is replaced by ‘+’, ‘+’ is replaced by ‘×’ and ‘−’ remains unchanged?
42 × 3 ÷ 4 + 9 − 17 = ?
A. 33
B. 30
C. 23
D. 29
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Correct Option: A
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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?
107 + 2028 × 6 – 427 ÷ 7 = ?
A. 2785
B. 2758
C. 2578
D. 2268
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Correct Option: B
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Q13Reasoning Ability
Select the option that represents the letters which, when sequentially placed from left
to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.
f h _ h _ g f _ h g _ h _ f f _ g _ h _ f
A. g h f f g h f g
B. g h f h g f f g
C. g h f h g h f g
D. g h f h g h h g
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Correct Option: D
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Q14Reasoning Ability
Based on the position in the English alphabetical order, three of the following letter-
clusters are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster.
Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their
position in the letter cluster.
A. SVXZ
B. TWYZ
C. EHJK
D. YBDE
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Correct Option: A
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Q15Reasoning Ability
Select the triad in which the numbers are related to each other in the same way as are
the numbers of the given triads.
(148, 126, 104), (98, 76, 54)
(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. (149, 137, 115)
B. (157, 135, 113)
C. (128, 104, 82)
D. (134, 102, 90)
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Correct Option: B
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Q16Reasoning Ability
Six symbols %, &, ?, +, $ and @ are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions
of this dice are shown in the figure below. Find the symbol on the face opposite to the
one having @.
A. $
B. %
C. &
D. ?
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Correct Option: D
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Q17General Awareness
Which of the following is a public sector industry?
A. Adani
B. BHEL
C. Reliance
D. Tata
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Correct Option: B
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Q18General Awareness
Indian National Army was formed in which of the following countries?
A. Japan
B. London
C. Germany
D. Singapore
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Correct Option: D
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Q19General Awareness
Which of following is NOT a device of parliamentary proceedings?
A. Half-an-hour discussion
B. Full-day discussion
C. Two-hour (short) discussion
D. Zero-hour discussion
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Correct Option: D
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Q20General Awareness
Which of the following rivers marks the eastern-most boundary of the Himalayas?
A. Kali
B. Teesta
C. Satluj
D. Brahmaputra
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Correct Option: B
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Q21General Awareness
Padma Bhushan awardee, Ustad Sabri Khan played which of the following musical
instruments?
A. Tabla
B. Sarod
C. Sarangi
D. Santoor
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Correct Option: D
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Q22General Awareness
Which of the following Articles deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha?
A. Article 92
B. Article 76
C. Article 84
D. Article 80
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Correct Option: D
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Q23General Awareness
Which of the following is India’s national academy of dance?
A. Lalit Kala Akademi
B. Centre for Indian Classical Dances
C. Centre for Cultural Resources and Training
D. Sangeet Natak Akademi
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Correct Option: D
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Q24General Awareness
Match the following neighbouring countries with their official languages
correctly.
A. 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d
B. 1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b
C. 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
D. 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
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Correct Option: D
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Q25General Awareness
The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is celebrated as the national festival of India.
In which of the following years was Gandhi ji born?
A. 1869
B. 1890
C. 1885
D. 1877
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Correct Option: A
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Q26General Awareness
Which Article in the fundamental duty applies, when a construction worker takes his 8-
year son to the site rather than sending him to school?
A. Article 51A (h)
B. Article 51A (i)
C. Article 51A (j)
D. Article 51A (k)
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Correct Option: D
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Q27General Awareness
Identify the structural formula for magnesium hydroxide.
A. Mg(OH)
B. MgO
C. Mg
D. MgOH
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Correct Option: A
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Q28Quantitative Aptitude
P and Q are two fixed points 10 cm apart, and R is a point on PQ such that PR = 6 cm.
By what percentage is the length of QR decreased when the length of PR is increased
by 5%?
A. 7%
B. 8.5%
C. 7.5%
D. 8%
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Correct Option: C
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Q29Quantitative Aptitude
A discount series of 10% and 16% on an invoice is the same as a single discount of:
A. 24.4%
B. 23.4%
C. 21.4%
D. 22.4%
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Correct Option: A
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Q30Quantitative Aptitude
P and Q start running in opposite directions on a circular track from the same point. If
their speeds are 10 m/s and 8 m/s, respectively, then after what time will they meet if
the length of the track is 1620 m?
A. 110 seconds
B. 70 seconds
C. 120 seconds
D. 90 seconds
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Correct Option: D
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Q31Quantitative Aptitude
The radius of the circle is 8 cm. The distance of a point lying outside the circle from
the centre is 17 cm. The length of the tangent drawn from the outside point to the
circle is:
A. 16 cm
B. 19 cm
C. 18 cm
D. 15 cm
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Correct Option: D
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Q32Quantitative Aptitude
Which digits should come in the place of x and y, respectively, if the number 62684xy
is divisible by both 8 and 5?
A. 0 and 5
B. 4 and 0
C. 5 and 0
D. 2 and 0
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Correct Option: B
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Q33Quantitative Aptitude
The following table indicates the number of students studying in three subjects in four
colleges.
What is the ratio of the total number of students studying in the Physics to that of
studying in Mathematics in all four colleges taken together?
A. 576 : 731
B. 776 : 603
C. 781 : 585
D. 775 : 601
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Correct Option: B
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Q34Quantitative Aptitude
The given pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of runs scored by a batsman in
a test innings. Study the chart and answer the question that follows.
If the batsman has scored a total of 440 runs, how many runs did he score by hitting
fours?
A. 224
B. 172
C. 132
D. 88
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Correct Option: C
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Q35Quantitative Aptitude
The given table shows the number of runs scored in IPL matches by four Indian
batsmen in a particular year.
What is the total number of runs scored by all four batsmen?
A. 3300
B. 3270
C. 2900
D. 3760
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Correct Option: B
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Q36Quantitative Aptitude
varieties of tea powders worth ₹250/kg and ₹300/kg are mixed with a third variety of
tea powder in the ratio 1 : 1 : 2. If the mixture is worth ₹350/kg, find the price of the
third variety tea powder.
A. ₹500/kg
B. ₹450/kg
C. ₹400/kg
D. ₹425/kg
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Correct Option: D
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Q37Quantitative Aptitude
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The children have made the box.
A. Children had made the box.
B. The box is being made by the children.
C. The box has been made by the children.
D. The box had been made by the children.
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Correct Option: C
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Q38Quantitative Aptitude
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
One who eats a lot
A. Chef
B. Steward
C. Chauffeur
D. Glutton
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Correct Option: D
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Q39English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Celebrate
A. Assure
B. Rejoice
C. Daunt
D. Bitch
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Correct Option: B
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Q40English Language
Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank.
The ____________ was decorated with candles and chocolates everywhere.
A. flor
B. floor
C. flour
D. flower
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Correct Option: B
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Q41English Language
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
A period of ten years
A. Biennium
B. Decade
C. lustrum
D. Century
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Correct Option: B
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Q42English Language
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
a large, flat area surrounded by seats used for sports or entertainment
A. Department
B. Garden
C. Senate
D. Arena
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Correct Option: C
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Q43English Language
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that
contains an error.
I have the hundred reasons to not attend the meeting tomorrow.
A. the meeting
B. I have the hundred reasons
C. to not attend
D. tomorrow
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Correct Option: B
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Q44English Language
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct
logical sequence.
A. When we connect this design with a wire, electricity flows.
B. These metal strips were put in a sulphuric acid solution.
C. He made two strips of different metals.
D. Alessandro Volta discovered electric battery.
A. CBDA
B. DCBA
C. BCDA
D. ACDB
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Correct Option: B
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Q45English Language
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
All his friends admired him because he was a
straight shooter.
A. A thoroughly upright straightforward person
B. Miserly and pessimistic individual
C. Complicated and confusing person
D. Excellent shooter
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Correct Option: D
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Q46English Language
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct
order to form a meaningful sentence.
A. The upper part of the river
B. Continuous rain on
C. Week, there had been
D. During the previous
A. ADCB
B. DBAC
C. DCBA
D. ABCD
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Correct Option: C
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Q47English Language
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
They are organising a concert for charity.
A. A concert is being organised by them for charity.
B. They are organising a charity concert.
C. A concert for charity is organising by them.
D. They are being organised a concert for charity.
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Correct Option: A
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Q48English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
I was
happy to know that Sheila passed her final exams.
A. upbeat
B. Sad
C. Excited
D. Joyful
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Correct Option: B
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Q49English Language
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word segment in the
given sentence.
The wedding was put on until January.
A. put in
B. put up
C. put off
D. put down
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Correct Option: C
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Q50English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in brackets to fill in the blank.
Sheila ________ (failed) all her classes.
A. fizzled
B. flopped
C. flunked
D. passed
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Correct Option: D
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Q51English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the blank.
She ________ the target by an inch and lost the gold medal. [hit]
A. cleaned
B. missed
C. bashed
D. touched
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Correct Option: B
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Q52English Language
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a grammatical error.
After I retire, I started a second career / as a writer and published several books /
which allowed me to share my stories / and insights with a wider audience.
A. which allowed me to share my stories
B. After I retire, I started a second career
C. and insights with a wider audience
D. as a writer and published several books
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Correct Option: B
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Q53English Language
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A. Occurence
B. Harassment
C. Supersede
D. Exaggerate
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Correct Option: C
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Q54English Language
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
My uncle lives in New York, so I only see him once in a blue moon.
A. Monthly
B. Weekly
C. Very often
D. Not very often
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Correct Option: D
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Q55English Language
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word
A. Tangiable
B. Terracotta
C. Terracide
D. Tertial
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Correct Option: A
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Q56English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.
One of Ram’s leisure activities is tennis.
A. Languish
B. Main
C. Recreation
D. Lead
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Correct Option: A
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Q57English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A. abrupt
B. deliberate
C. expansive
D. innovative
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Correct Option: C
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Q58English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A. prevented
B. blocked
C. triggered
D. subdued
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Correct Option: C
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Q59English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A. arrest
B. interruption
C. succession
D. disorder
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Correct Option: C
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Q60English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A. viability
B. survival
C. fatalities
D. durability
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Correct Option: C
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Q61English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A. depth
B. magnitude
C. corpse
D. discipline
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Correct Option: B
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