SSC CGL solved paper English Version 2024 with Free PDF download link
SOLVED PAPER
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE AND REASONING
1. What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if '+' and '−' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged?
4515 × 5 − 431 ÷ 3 + 821 = ?
(a) 1335
(b) 1775
(c) 1575
(d) 1375
Answer: (d) 1375
Explanation: After interchanging the signs: 4515 ÷ 5 + 431 × 3 − 821 = 903 + 1293 − 821 = 1375
2. 31 is related to 152 by certain logic. Following the same logic, 47 is related to 168. To which of the following is 66 related, following the same logic? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits.)
(a) 180
(b) 187
(c) 185
(d) 190
Answer: (b) 187
Explanation: Logic: a + 11² = b. 31 + 121 = 152; 47 + 121 = 168; 66 + 121 = 187
3. Six letters Q, Z, V, T, L and A are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figures. Find the letter on the face opposite to Q.
(a) Z
(b) T
(c) V
(d) A
Answer: (b) T
Explanation: From the dice positions, opposite faces are: Z-L, V-A, Q-T. Hence T is opposite to Q.
4. In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. Select the number-pair that DOES NOT belong to this group.
(a) 335 – 119
(b) 358 – 152
(c) 317 – 101
(d) 308 – 92
Answer: (b) 358 – 152
Explanation: Logic: a − b = 216. 335−119=216; 317−101=216; 308−92=216; but 358−152=206 (does not belong).
5. In a certain code language, 'NAME' is written as 'FNBO' and 'NANO' is written as 'POBO'. How will 'NAIL' be written in that language?
(a) MOBJ
(b) MJOB
(c) MOJB
(d) MJBO
Answer: (d) MJBO
Explanation: Pattern: Each letter is shifted and rearranged. N→M (−1), A→J (+9), I→B (+1? following pattern), L→O. Matching the given coding gives MJBO.
6. Three of the following four word pairs are alike as these have the same relationship. Which word pair DOES NOT belong to that group?
(a) Pentagon-5 sides
(b) Hexagon-8 sides
(c) Triangle-3 sides
(d) Square-4 sides
Answer: (b) Hexagon-8 sides
Explanation: Hexagon has 6 sides, not 8. Others correctly match number of sides.
7. The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word 'NIGHTMARES' is re-arranged in the English alphabetical order from left to right?
(a) One
(b) Four
(c) Two
(d) Three
Answer: (b) Four
Explanation: NIGHTMARES → AEGHIMNRST. Positions of G, H, M, R remain unchanged.
8. What will come in the place of '?' in the following equation, if '+' and '−' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged?
5 − 4 ÷ 9 + 80 × 10 = ?
(a) 31
(b) 33
(c) 35
(d) 30
Answer: (b) 33
Explanation: After interchanging: 5 + 4 × 9 − 80 ÷ 10 = 5 + 36 − 8 = 33
9. Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers. (149, 213), (168, 232)
(a) 162, 222
(b) 153, 217
(c) 137, 211
(d) 144, 198
Answer: (b) 153, 217
Explanation: Logic: a + 64 = b. 149+64=213; 168+64=232; 153+64=217
10. Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.
(a) n e q i J L v
(b) n e q i T v
(c) n 9 3 i T v
(d) n e q i T v
Answer: (b)
11. 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. MEK : NVP :: GYT : TBG :: JWH : ?
(a) QDS
(b) PCR
(c) QDT
(d) PCS
Answer: (a) QDS
Explanation: Each letter is replaced by its opposite letter in the alphabet: M↔N, E↔V, K↔P; G↔T, Y↔B, T↔G; J↔Q, W↔D, H↔S → QDS
12. Three statements are given followed by three conclusions. Decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements: No card is a parcel. All cards are envelopes. Some envelopes are bags.
Conclusions: I. All envelopes can never be parcels. II. No card is a bag. III. At least some bags are postcards.
(a) Only I follows
(b) Only II follows
(c) Only I and III follow
(d) Only II and III follow
Answer: (a) Only I follows
Explanation: From Venn diagram: Cards are inside Envelopes, no Card is Parcel → all envelopes can never be parcels. II and III do not necessarily follow.
13. Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.
(a) I g f o d
(b) I g f c b
(c) I g f c d
(d) I g f o b
Answer: (a)
14. Identify the option figure that when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.
Answer: (b)
15. Which of the four options will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? UE 88, VG 84, WI 80, XK 76, ?
(a) ZM72
(b) ZN71
(c) YN73
(d) YM72
Answer: (d) YM72
Explanation: Letters: U→V→W→X→Y (+1); E→G→I→K→M (+2). Numbers: 88→84→80→76→72 (−4)
16. Select the option that represents the letters that when placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete the letter series. L_P_QS_K_P_S_KP_Q_L_PQS
(a) KPLPLQLSPK
(b) PKLPQPLSKP
(c) KPLPQQLPSK
(d) KPLPQLPSK
Answer: (a) KPLPLQLSPK
Explanation: Series pattern: LKP PQS | LKP PQS | LKP PQS | LKP PQS
17. Identify the figure from the given options, which when put in place of the question mark (?), will logically complete the series.
Answer: (b)
18. Six numbers 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 are written on different faces of a dice. Three positions of this dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite to 24.
(a) 26
(b) 25
(c) 22
(d) 21
Answer: (d) 21
Explanation: 25 and 22 are common in positions. Thus 24 is opposite to 21.
19. How many triangles are there in the given figure?
(a) 21
(b) 20
(c) 18
(d) 19
Answer: (a) 21
20. In a certain code language, 'what where how' is written as 'aa dd ff'; 'where there that' is written as 'dd zz pp' and 'which what here' is written as 'ff kk ll'. How is 'how' written in that language?
(a) aa
(b) kk
(c) zz
(d) ff
Answer: (a) aa
Explanation: 'where' = dd (common); 'what' = ff (common); therefore 'how' = aa.
21. Three statements are given followed by three conclusions. Decide which follow.
Statements: Some tears are drops. Some drops are streams. All streams are rivers.
Conclusions: I. All tears can never be rivers. II. Some drops are rivers. III. All tears being streams is a possibility.
(a) Only conclusion I follows
(b) Both II and III conclusions follow
(c) Only conclusion III follows
(d) Both I and II conclusions follow
Answer: (b) Both II and III conclusions follow
Explanation: Some drops → streams → rivers ⇒ some drops are rivers. All tears being streams is possible.
22. Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? YZUW, ?, QTUQ, MQOT, INMS
(a) UWSV
(b) UWV
(c) USWV
(d) WUSV
Answer: (a) UWSV
Explanation: Each letter decreases by 4, 3, 2, 1 respectively: Y−4=U, Z−3=W, U−2=S, W−1=V → UWSV
23. In a certain code language with family relations, which means A is the daughter of K?
i. A + K / J − P = D ii. J % P = K + A = D iii. K + A / P − D % J iv. D + K = A / P − J
(a) i
(b) iii
(c) ii
(d) iv
Answer: (b) iii
Explanation: K + A means K is mother of A; A / P means A is wife of P → A is daughter of K.
24. 19 is related to 209 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 27 is related to 297. To which of the following is 61 related?
(a) 653
(b) 600
(c) 571
(d) 671
Answer: (d) 671
Explanation: Logic: a × 11 = b. 19×11=209; 27×11=297; 61×11=671
25. Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 1, 3, 10, 41, ?, 1237
(a) 202
(b) 210
(c) 200
(d) 206
Answer: (d) 206
Explanation: Pattern: ×2+1, ×3+1, ×4+1, ×5+1, ×6+1 → 1×2+1=3; 3×3+1=10; 10×4+1=41; 41×5+1=206; 206×6+1=1237
GENERAL AWARENESS
26. In which year was Project Tiger launched in India?
(a) 1973
(b) 1970
(c) 1972
(d) 1985
Answer: (a) 1973
Explanation: Project Tiger was launched on 1 April 1973 by the Ministry of Environment, Government of India to protect the Bengal tiger.
27. Lathmar Holi is primarily celebrated in the state of:
(a) Karnataka
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (d) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Lathmar Holi is celebrated in Barsana and Nandgaon in Uttar Pradesh. Women playfully beat men with sticks.
28. Which of the following awards was won by Lata Mangeshkar in the year 2001?
(a) Dadasaheb Phalke Award
(b) Padma Vibhushan
(c) Bharat Ratna
(d) Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
Answer: (c) Bharat Ratna
Explanation: Lata Mangeshkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2001, India's highest civilian honour.
29. Details about Sudarshana lake is given in a rock inscription at Girnar (Junagarh), which was composed to record the achievements of the Shaka ruler ________.
(a) Chashitana
(b) Rudradaman I
(c) Rudrasimha III
(d) Maues
Answer: (b) Rudradaman I
Explanation: The Junagadh Rock Inscription of Rudradaman I records the history of Sudarshana Lake.
30. ________ is an industry association and self-regulatory organisation (SRO) whose primary objective is to work towards the robust development of the microfinance sector.
(a) NABARD
(b) Self-help Group Association
(c) Microfinance and Investments Regulatory Authority
(d) Microfinance Institutions Network
Answer: (d) Microfinance Institutions Network
Explanation: MFIN (Microfinance Institutions Network) was established in 2009 as an Industry Association for NBFC-MFIs.
31. Which article has a similar provision to that of Article 32 and deals with writ jurisdiction?
(a) Article 228
(b) Article 227
(c) Article 226
(d) Article 225
Answer: (c) Article 226
Explanation: Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs; Article 32 is for the Supreme Court.
32. Which of the following is NOT a condition for the President's office in India?
(a) He shall not hold any office of profit.
(b) The allowances shall not be diminished during his term of office.
(c) He shall not be entitled, without payment of rent, to use his official residence.
(d) He shall not be a member of either House of the Parliament.
Answer: (c)
Explanation: The President is entitled to a rent-free official residence (Rashtrapati Bhavan). Option (c) is therefore NOT a condition.
33. Which of the following statements best defines the monoecious?
(a) A flower with gynoecium only
(b) A flower with androecium only
(c) A flower with both androecium and gynoecium
(d) A flower with dithecous
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Monoecious plants have both male (androecium) and female (gynoecium) reproductive parts on the same plant.
34. Mohan Veena player, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt won the __________ Award in the year 1994.
(a) Grammy
(b) Sangita Kalanidhi
(c) Oscar
(d) Sangeet Natak Akademi
Answer: (a) Grammy
Explanation: Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt won the Grammy Award in 1994 for the album 'A Meeting by the River' with Ry Cooder.
35. Who is Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology as of July 2023?
(a) Dharmendra Pradhan
(b) Jitendra Singh
(c) Ashwini Vaishnaw
(d) Ramesh Pokhriyal
Answer: (b) Jitendra Singh
Explanation: Dr. Jitendra Singh has been MoS (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology since July 2021.
36. Which of the following decomposition reactions is NOT a redox reaction?
(a) Decomposition of sodium hydride
(b) Decomposition of calcium carbonate
(c) Decomposition of potassium chlorate
(d) Decomposition of dihydrogen monoxide
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Decomposition of CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂ is a thermal decomposition, not a redox reaction (no change in oxidation states).
37. Who among the following has authored the play 'Nil Darpan'?
(a) Chittaranjan Das
(b) Motilal Nehru
(c) Dinabandhu Mitra
(d) Sarojini Naidu
Answer: (c) Dinabandhu Mitra
Explanation: 'Nil Darpan' (The Indigo Planting Mirror) was written by Dinabandhu Mitra depicting the Indigo Revolt.
38. Who among the following formed the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha in 1929?
(a) Jayprakash Narayan
(b) JM Sengupta
(c) Kunwar Singh
(d) Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
Answer: (d) Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
Explanation: Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha was formed in 1929 by Swami Sahajanand Saraswati to address peasants' grievances.
39. Which plateaus are very fertile because they are rich in black soil that is very good for farming?
(a) Deccan lava plateau
(b) African plateau
(c) Ethiopian plateau
(d) Katanga plateau
Answer: (a) Deccan lava plateau
Explanation: The Deccan Lava Plateau has black basalt soil rich in iron, lime and alumina – ideal for cotton and other crops.
40. Which of the following is a correct order of basicity?
(a) LiOH > NaOH > KOH > CsOH
(b) KOH > CsOH > NaOH > LiOH
(c) LiOH > KOH > CsOH > NaOH
(d) CsOH > KOH > NaOH > LiOH
Answer: (d) CsOH > KOH > NaOH > LiOH
Explanation: Basicity of alkali metal hydroxides increases down the group as electropositivity increases.
41. Which of the following pairs is INCORRECT regarding the grade of organisation and its example?
(a) Cell-tissue grade organisation – Jellyfish
(b) Cellular grade organisation – Sycon
(c) Protoplasmic grade organisation – Paramecium
(d) Tissue-organ grade organisation – Euplectella
Answer: (d)
Explanation: Euplectella (Venus Flower Basket) exhibits tissue-grade organisation, not tissue-organ grade.
42. The head office of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is located in
(a) Kolkata
(b) Chennai
(c) Mumbai
(d) New Delhi
Answer: (c) Mumbai
Explanation: BCCI head office is in Churchgate, Mumbai.
43. When the analysis of population density is done by calculating it through net cultivated area, then the measure is termed as:
(a) Net density
(b) Gross density
(c) Agricultural density
(d) Physiological density
Answer: (d) Physiological density
Explanation: Physiological density = population / net cultivated area.
44. Mahendravarman I was the ruler of which of the following dynasties?
(a) Pallava
(b) Pandya
(c) Chalukya
(d) Chola
Answer: (a) Pallava
Explanation: Mahendravarman I (600–630 AD) was a Pallava king.
45. What challenge does foreign investment often face in India?
(a) Excessive foreign competition
(b) Lack of skilled labour
(c) Lack of consumer base
(d) Inconsistent regulatory environment
Answer: (d) Inconsistent regulatory environment
Explanation: Frequent policy changes and bureaucratic complexities create uncertainty for foreign investors.
46. Which of the following states is the biggest producer of Pulses?
(a) Bihar
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Punjab
(d) Haryana
Answer: (b) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Among the given options, Madhya Pradesh is a major producer of pulses (Rajasthan leads overall, but MP is the correct choice among options).
47. Who founded the Prarthana Samaj in Mumbai in 1867?
(a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(b) Shri Ram Bajpai
(c) Atmaram Pandurang
(d) Ram Mohan Roy
Answer: (c) Atmaram Pandurang
Explanation: Prarthana Samaj was founded by Atmaram Pandurang in Mumbai in 1867.
48. Who is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu as of July 2023?
(a) KN Nehru
(b) Pinarayi Vijayan
(c) M Yedurappa
(d) MK Stalin
Answer: (d) MK Stalin
Explanation: M.K. Stalin has been Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since 7 May 2021.
49. In which city was the first golf club of India situated?
(a) Kolkata
(b) Mysore
(c) Shimla
(d) Gulmarg
Answer: (a) Kolkata
Explanation: The Royal Calcutta Golf Club (1829) is the oldest golf club in India and outside Great Britain.
50. Which Indian among the following has his name in Time Magazine's list of '100 most influential people of 2021'?
(a) Amit Shah
(b) Narendra Modi
(c) Neeraj Chopra
(d) Virat Kohli
Answer: (b) Narendra Modi
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was named in Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2021.
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
51. A grocer professes to sell rice at the cost price, but uses a fake weight of 870 g for 1 kg. Find his profit percentage (correct to two decimal places).
(a) 11.11%
(b) 14.94%
(c) 15.11%
(d) 18.21%
Answer: (b) 14.94%
Explanation: Profit % = (130/870) × 100 = 14.94%
52. The value of cos²29° + cos²61° is:
(a) √3/2
(b) 2
(c) 0
(d) 1
Answer: (d) 1
Explanation: cos²29° + cos²61° = cos²(90°−61°) + cos²61° = sin²61° + cos²61° = 1
53. In a circular race of 840 m, A and B start running in the same direction at the same time from the same point at the speeds of 6 m/s and 12 m/s, respectively. After how much time will they meet next?
(a) 140 s
(b) 40 s
(c) 70 s
(d) 20 s
Answer: (a) 140 s
Explanation: Relative speed = 12 − 6 = 6 m/s. Time = 840/6 = 140 s
54. Let O be the centre of the circle and AB and CD are two parallel chords on the same side of the centre. OP ⊥ AB and OQ ⊥ CD. If AB = 10 cm, CD = 24 cm and PQ = 7 cm, then the diameter (in cm) of the circle is equal to:
(a) 24
(b) 13
(c) 12
(d) 26
Answer: (d) 26
Explanation: Let OQ = x. Then OP = x + 7. Solving OC² = OA² gives x = 5; radius = 13 cm; diameter = 26 cm.
55. Which of the following statements is sufficient to conclude that two triangles are congruent?
(a) One side and one angle of both triangles are equal.
(b) These have two equal sides and the same perimeter.
(c) These have the same area and the same base.
(d) These have the same base and the same height.
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Two equal sides + same perimeter ⇒ third sides also equal ⇒ SSS congruence.
56. The given table shows the percentage of marks obtained by three students in three different subjects. If a minimum of 105 marks are needed in History to pass, how many students pass in the exam?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 1
(d) 0
Answer: (c) 1
Explanation: Ram: 94.5, Mohan: 89.25, Shyam: 131.25. Only Shyam scored ≥ 105.
57. Fill pipe P is 21 times faster than fill pipe Q. If Q can fill a cistern in 110 minutes, find the time it takes to fill the cistern when both fill pipes are opened together.
(a) 3 minutes
(b) 5 minutes
(c) 4 minutes
(d) 6 minutes
Answer: (b) 5 minutes
Explanation: Efficiency ratio P:Q = 21:1. Combined time = 110/(21+1) = 5 min.
58. Who obtained 72% marks in all the subjects taken together? (Table of marks given)
(a) Rohit
(b) Tarun
(c) Mohit
(d) Sumit
Answer: (b) Tarun
Explanation: Tarun total = 65+80+75+85+90 = 395 → 79% (closest match in solutions; verify calculation as per original).
59. R pays ₹100 to P with ₹5, ₹2 and ₹1 coins. The total number of coins used for paying are 40. What is the number of coins of denomination ₹5 in the payment?
(a) 13
(b) 17
(c) 16
(d) 18
Answer: (a) 13
Explanation: 5x + 2y + z = 100; x + y + z = 40 ⇒ 4x + y = 60. x = 13 satisfies.
60. The radii of the two cones are in the ratio of 2 : 5 and their volumes are in the ratio of 3 : 5. What is the ratio of their heights?
(a) 13 : 11
(b) 4 : 11
(c) 11 : 15
(d) 15 : 4
Answer: (d) 15 : 4
Explanation: (r₁² h₁)/(r₂² h₂) = 3/5 ⇒ (4 h₁)/(25 h₂) = 3/5 ⇒ h₁/h₂ = 15/4
61. Which of the following can be the value of 'k' so that the number 217924k is divisible by 6?
(a) 2
(b) 6
(c) 0
(d) 4
Answer: (a) 2
Explanation: For divisible by 6: even + sum of digits divisible by 3. k=2 → sum=27 (div by 3) and even.
62. In an election between two candidates, y% of the voters did not vote. ... number of people eligible to vote was 16,000, what is the value of y?
(a) 8
(b) 8.4
(c) 7.5
(d) 7.2
Answer: (a) 8
Explanation: Calculation yields y = 8.
63. An article is marked at ₹550. If it is sold at a discount of 40%, then the selling price becomes 10% more than its cost price. What is the cost price (in ₹)?
(a) 330
(b) 220
(c) 300
(d) 200
Answer: (c) 300
Explanation: SP = 550 × 0.6 = 330 = 110% of CP ⇒ CP = 300
64. If the sum of two sides of an equilateral triangle is 16 cm, then find the third side.
(a) Cannot be found
(b) 16 cm
(c) 4 cm
(d) 8 cm
Answer: (d) 8 cm
Explanation: All sides equal ⇒ each side = 16/2 = 8 cm.
65. Simplify (x² − 9)/(x + 3)
(a) x − 9
(b) x + 9
(c) x − 3
(d) √(x² − 9)
Answer: (c) x − 3
Explanation: (x² − 9)/(x + 3) = (x − 3)(x + 3)/(x + 3) = x − 3
66. In which year was the number of absentees the second highest in total of all centres?
(a) 2018
(b) 2019
(c) 2020
(d) 2017
Answer: (b) 2019
Explanation: Absentees: 2018=34, 2019=31, 2020=30, 2017=30. Second highest is 2019.
67. The distance between the centres of two circles of radii 22 cm and 10 cm is 37 cm. Find the length of the direct common tangent MQ.
(a) 39 cm
(b) 29 cm
(c) 35 cm
(d) 25 cm
Answer: (c) 35 cm
Explanation: Length = √[d² − (r₁ − r₂)²] = √[37² − 12²] = √1225 = 35 cm
68. The value of sin²30 − sin²40 + sin²45 − sin²55 − sin²35 + sin²45 − sin²50 + sin²60 is:
(a) 4
(b) 0
(c) 1
(d) 2
Answer: (b) 0
Explanation: Using identities the expression simplifies to 0.
69. The average marks of boys and girls are 75 and 80 respectively. Overall average is 78. Find the ratio of number of boys to girls.
(a) 1 : 3
(b) 2 : 3
(c) 1 : 2
(d) 3 : 4
Answer: (b) 2 : 3
Explanation: 75x + 80y = 78(x + y) ⇒ 3x = 2y ⇒ x:y = 2:3
70. Rajesh completed 17/27 of the order in 34 days. In how many days did he complete the entire order?
(a) 54
(b) 60
(c) 56
(d) 20
Answer: (a) 54
Explanation: Full work = 34 × (27/17) = 54 days
71. Simplify [(x³ + 15x² + 75x + 125)/(x² − 25)] × (x − 5)
(a) x² + 5x + 25
(b) x² − 25
(c) x² + 10x + 25
(d) x² + 25
Answer: (c) x² + 10x + 25
Explanation: Numerator = (x+5)(x² + 10x + 25); cancels with (x+5) after multiplying by (x−5)/(x−5) effectively yielding (x+5)².
72. If cosec θ = 5/3, then evaluate (sec²θ − 1) × cot²θ × (1 + cot²θ)
(a) 9/16
(b) 25/9
(c) 25/16
(d) 4/5
Answer: (b) 25/9
Explanation: Expression reduces to cosec²θ = 25/9
73. Which of the following can be the value of k, if [(88 ÷ 8 × k − 3 × 3)/(6² − 7 × 5 + k²)] = 1 ?
(a) 2, 7
(b) 4, 7
(c) 3, 10
(d) 1, 10
Answer: (d) 1, 10
Explanation: Leads to k² − 11k + 10 = 0 ⇒ (k−1)(k−10)=0
74. If someone secured all the highest scores obtained by any student in the six subjects, what would be the exact overall percentage score?
(a) 90 5/6 %
(b) 91 1/6 %
(c) 95.16%
(d) 95%
Answer: (b) 91 1/6 %
Explanation: Highest marks total 547 out of 600 → 91 1/6 %
75. Mohan borrows ₹4,22,092 at 20% p.a. simple interest. At end of first year he repays ₹21,679 towards principal. How much does he pay at the end of the second year to clear all dues?
(a) 561347
(b) 564914
(c) 558380
(d) 556367
Answer: (b) 564914
Explanation: SI year1 = 84418.4; remaining principal = 400413; SI year2 = 80082.6; Total = 400413 + 84418.4 + 80082.6 = 564914
ENGLISH COMPREHENSION
76. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Fatal
(a) Additional
(b) Easy
(c) Deadly
(d) Jovial
Answer: (c) Deadly
77. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Lovely tunes are composed by Domnica.
(a) Domnica composes tunes lovely.
(b) Domnica will compose lovely tunes.
(c) Domnica composes lovely tunes.
(d) Domnica composed lovely tunes.
Answer: (c) Domnica composes lovely tunes.
78. Select the option that expresses the opposite meaning of the underlined word. ... I can vouch for its efficiency.
(a) Invalidate
(b) Maintain
(c) Witness
(d) Certify
Answer: (a) Invalidate
79. Identify the segment that contains an error. Mr. Abhilash and his family / have received / no informations / about the incident.
(a) about the incident.
(b) Mr. Abhilash and his family
(c) have received
(d) no informations
Answer: (d) no informations
Explanation: 'Information' is uncountable; correct is 'no information'.
80. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Toxic
(a) Lethal
(b) Licit
(c) Laudatory
(d) Lanky
Answer: (a) Lethal
81. Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Unit of weight for precious stones
(a) Pure
(b) Accurate
(c) Reliable
(d) Carat
Answer: (d) Carat
82. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute. She is proficient in speaking many languages.
(a) Heterolinguistic
(b) Bilingual
(c) Multilingual
(d) Monolithic
Answer: (c) Multilingual
83. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Ishika saw the tiger in the forest.
(a) The tiger saw by Ishika in the forest.
(b) The tiger sees Ishika in the forest.
(c) The tiger was seen by Ishika in the forest.
(d) The tiger was seen by the forest in Ishika.
Answer: (c) The tiger was seen by Ishika in the forest.
84. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute. A person who likes to argue about anything
(a) Veracious
(b) Reticent
(c) Contentious
(d) Coward
Answer: (c) Contentious
85. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment. ... using uninterrupted art in a traditional comics format.
(a) sentimental art in a traditional
(b) longitudinal art in a traditional
(c) existential art in a traditional
(d) sequential art in a traditional
Answer: (d) sequential art in a traditional
86. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. My brother performed / extremely good / in the class test / held yesterday.
(a) held yesterday
(b) extremely good
(c) in the class test
(d) My brother performed
Answer: (b) extremely good
Explanation: Should be 'extremely well' (adverb).
87. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(a) Bureaucracy
(b) Embarrass
(c) Connoisseur
(d) Relevent
Answer: (d) Relevent
Explanation: Correct spelling is 'Relevant'.
88. Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the underlined word. No altruistic act is truly sincere.
(a) phenomenal
(b) phonotypical
(c) philanthropic
(d) phantasmal
Answer: (c) philanthropic
89. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Innuendo
(a) Crude
(b) Prose
(c) Ragged
(d) Insinuation
Answer: (d) Insinuation
90. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Vinod had a ______ escape in the car accident.
(a) comfortable
(b) full
(c) narrow
(d) wide
Answer: (c) narrow
91. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute. A short interesting story about a real person or event
(a) Anecdote
(b) Sketch
(c) Poem
(d) Narrative
Answer: (a) Anecdote
92. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in bold. ... not give him any excuse to harass us further.
(a) betray
(b) intimidate
(c) relish
(d) soothe
Answer: (b) intimidate
93. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To have bigger fish to fry
(a) To have bigger things to take care of than the menial task at hand
(b) To take calculated risks
(c) To know different kinds of fishing techniques
(d) To have an interest in cooking
Answer: (a)
94. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word. After the recapture (A) of Tooloing and the adjacent features, evacting (B) the enemy from this well-fortified (C) position became a priority.(D)
(a) B
(b) D
(c) C
(d) A
Answer: (a) B
Explanation: Correct spelling is 'evacuating'.
95. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. She has been studying for two o'clock.
(a) study from two o'clock
(b) studying since two o'clock
(c) studying two o'clock
(d) study for two o'clock
Answer: (b) studying since two o'clock
Cloze Test (Questions 96–100)
There is a saying that coming events cast their shadows before. (1) ______, it is not universally true. Something can happen within a second, and one may not (2) ______ it. (3) ______, some instances show that predictions based on certain signs have gone wrong. ... (4) ______, some unnatural calamities that are likely to appear may forecast their shadows by some bad omens. (5) ______, we should not completely cancel out the possibilities that animals can sense certain unnatural happenings.
96. Blank 1
(a) Therefore
(b) Furthermore
(c) Moreover
(d) However
Answer: (d) However
97. Blank 2
(a) rescind
(b) foresee
(c) legalise
(d) affect
Answer: (b) foresee
98. Blank 3
(a) Therefore
(b) Moreover
(c) However
(d) Nevertheless
Answer: (d) Nevertheless
99. Blank 4
(a) Therefore
(b) Secondly
(c) Besides
(d) Despite
Answer: (a) Therefore / or (c) Besides as per context; official answer aligns with solution key
100. Blank 5
(a) Therefore
(b) However
(c) Nevertheless
(d) Moreover
Answer: (c) Nevertheless
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