In the question below, some statements are given, followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the conclusions logically follow from the given statements. Statements: I. All O are C. II. All C are D. Conclusions: I. Some C are O. II. Some D are C. III. No O is D.

Both conclusions I and II follow

Both conclusions I and III follow

Both conclusions II and III follow

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 chips are cakes. All cakes are ice creams. All ice creams are sweets. Conclusions: (I) Some sweets are cakes. (II) Some ice creams are cakes. (III) All cakes are sweets.

Conclusions I, II and III all follow

Either conclusion I or conclusion III follows

Where was the ISSF Junior World Cup 2022 held?

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

What was the impact of the Industrial Policy of 1956 on industries?

Industries started to diversify

The share of industries in the GDP decreased during 1991

Imports of goods that could be produced in India itself were avoided

India became self-reliant in the field of industrial goods

Members of which of the following revolutionary groups killed Assistant Superintendent of Police John Saunders in 1927?

Hindustan Republican Association

What is the correct percentage of the various gases in the Earth’s atmosphere?

78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 0.03% carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

20.95% nitrogen, 78.09% oxygen and 0.04% carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

10.95% nitrogen, 88.09% oxygen, and 0.09% carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

10.95% nitrogen, 78.09% oxygen and 0.03% carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

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SSC CGL Tier I 2022 – 13 Dec, Shift 4 Question Paper with Answers

SSC CGL 2022 Tier I, held on 13 December 2022, Shift 4 (5:15 PM – 6:15 PM). 95 questions in SSC's order across Reasoning, General Awareness, Quant and English. Try each question first, then open “Answer and explanation”.

Questions and answers from SSC's official answer key (ssc.gov.in), as marked in SSC's provisional key for this shift. Explanations are by NextGenPSC. 5 figure-based questions are not reproduced because the official figure is not available.

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Question 1: Dice-figure question; the official figure is not reproduced here.
Question 2 · Reasoning · Relationships and ordering
After arranging the given words according to the English dictionary, which word will come at the ‘third’ position?
1. Unaffected
2. Unarmed
3. Unasked
4. Unattached
5. Unauthorized
1. (a) Unasked
2. (b) Unattached
3. (c) Unarmed
4. (d) Unauthorized
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दिए गए शब्दों को अंग्रेजी शब्दकोश के अनुसार व्यवस्थित करने के पश्चात्, कौन सा शब्द ‘तीसरे’ स्थान पर आएगा?
1. Unaffected
2. Unarmed
3. Unasked
4. Unattached
5. Unauthorized
1. (a) Unasked
2. (b) Unattached
3. (c) Unarmed
4. (d) Unauthorized
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) Unasked
All five begin with “Una”. Compare the fourth letters: Unaf- (f) < Unar- (r) < Unas- (s) < Unat- (t) < Unau- (u).
Order: Unaffected, Unarmed, Unasked, Unattached, Unauthorized — the third word is Unasked.
Answer: Unasked
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Question 3: Figure-series question; the official figures are not reproduced here.
Question 4 · Reasoning · Coding and decoding
In a certain code language, 'TOP' is coded as '102' and 'BAD' is coded as '14'. How will 'DOG' be coded in the same language?
1. (a) 51
2. (b) 50
3. (c) 53
4. (d) 52
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एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'TOP' को '102' के रूप में कूटबद्ध किया जाता है और 'BAD' को '14' के रूप में कूटबद्ध किया जाता है। उसी भाषा में 'DOG' को किस प्रकार कूटबद्ध किया जाएगा?
1. (a) 51
2. (b) 50
3. (c) 53
4. (d) 52
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) 52
Code = 2 × (sum of alphabet positions). TOP = 20 + 15 + 16 = 51 → 102; BAD = 2 + 1 + 4 = 7 → 14.
DOG = 4 + 15 + 7 = 26 → 52.
Answer: 52
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Question 5 · Reasoning · Symbolic calculations
Which two numbers given in the options should be interchanged to balance the following equation?
[(√256) ÷ 4]³ + (6)² − (12 × 8) + 66 + (36 ÷ 12) = 65
1. (a) 66 and 36
2. (b) 4 and 8
3. (c) 6 and 8
4. (d) 66 and 65
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निम्नलिखित समीकरण को संतुलित करने के लिए विकल्पों में दी गई किन दो संख्याओं को परस्पर बदलना होगा?
[(√256) ÷ 4]³ + (6)² − (12 × 8) + 66 + (36 ÷ 12) = 65
1. (a) 66 और 36
2. (b) 4 और 8
3. (c) 6 और 8
4. (d) 66 और 65
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 4 and 8
As printed, the left side is (16 ÷ 4)³ + 36 − 96 + 66 + 3 = 64 + 36 − 96 + 66 + 3 = 73, not 65.
Interchange 4 and 8: (16 ÷ 8)³ + 36 − (12 × 4) + 66 + 3 = 8 + 36 − 48 + 66 + 3 = 65. ✔
Answer: 4 and 8
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Question 6: Embedded-figure question; the official figure is not reproduced here.
Question 7 · Reasoning · Sequences
Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
EDIC, FGJF, ?, HMLL, IPMO
1. (a) GIKI
2. (b) GJLI
3. (c) GJKI
4. (d) GJKJ
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निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा अक्षर-समूह दी गई शृंखला में प्रश्नचिह्न (?) के स्थान पर आएगा?
EDIC, FGJF, ?, HMLL, IPMO
1. (a) GIKI
2. (b) GJLI
3. (c) GJKI
4. (d) GJKJ
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) GJKI
First letters E, F, ?, H, I (+1) → G; second letters D, G, ?, M, P (+3) → J.
Third letters I, J, ?, L, M (+1) → K; fourth letters C, F, ?, L, O (+3) → I. The missing term is GJKI.
Answer: GJKI
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Question 8: Figure-series question; the official figures are not reproduced here.
Question 9 · Reasoning · Analogies
Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number.
6 : 12 :: 9 : 21 :: 3 : ?
1. (a) 5
2. (b) 3
3. (c) 8
4. (d) 7
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उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो पांचवीं संख्या से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जिस प्रकार दूसरी संख्या पहली संख्या से संबंधित है और चौथी संख्या तीसरी संख्या से संबंधित है।
6 : 12 :: 9 : 21 :: 3 : ?
1. (a) 5
2. (b) 3
3. (c) 8
4. (d) 7
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 3
Rule: second number = 3 × first − 6. 6 × 3 − 6 = 12 and 9 × 3 − 6 = 21.
3 × 3 − 6 = 3.
Answer: 3
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Question 10 · Reasoning · Logical inference
In the question below, some statements are given, followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the conclusions logically follow from the given statements.
Statements:
I. All O are C.
II. All C are D.
Conclusions:
I. Some C are O.
II. Some D are C.
III. No O is D.
1. (a) Both conclusions I and III follow
2. (b) All the conclusions follow
3. (c) Both conclusions II and III follow
4. (d) Both conclusions I and II follow
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नीचे दिए गए प्रश्न में कुछ कथन और उनके बाद उन कथनों पर आधारित कुछ निष्कर्ष दिए गए हैं। दिए गए कथनों को सही मानें, भले ही उनमें सामान्यतः ज्ञात तथ्यों से भिन्नता हो। सभी निष्कर्ष पढ़ें और फिर निर्धारित करें कि कौन से निष्कर्ष, दिए गए कथनों का तार्किक रूप से अनुसरण करते हैं।
कथन:
I. सभी O, C हैं।
II. सभी C, D हैं।
निष्कर्ष:
I. कुछ C, O हैं।
II. कुछ D, C हैं।
III. कोई O, D नहीं है।
1. (a) I तथा III दोनों निष्कर्ष अनुसरण करते हैं
2. (b) सभी निष्कर्ष अनुसरण करते हैं
3. (c) II तथा III दोनों निष्कर्ष अनुसरण करते हैं
4. (d) I तथा II दोनों निष्कर्ष अनुसरण करते हैं
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) Both conclusions I and II follow
All O are inside C and all C are inside D. Since every O is a C, some C are O: I follows. Since every C is a D, some D are C: II follows.
Every O is in fact a D, so “No O is D” is false: III does not follow.
Answer: Both conclusions I and II follow
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Question 11 · Reasoning · Classification
Select the odd set of numbers. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. For example, "13" – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
1. (a) (47 – 43 – 37)
2. (b) (57 – 53 – 49)
3. (c) (60 – 56 – 52)
4. (d) (50 – 46 – 42)
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संख्याओं के विषम समूह का चयन करें। (ध्यान दें: संख्याओं को उनके संघटक अंकों में विभाजित किए बिना, पूर्ण संख्याओं पर संक्रियाएँ निष्पादित की जानी चाहिए। उदाहरण "13" - 13 पर संक्रियाएँ जैसे कि 13 में जोड़ना/घटाना/गुणा करना आदि किया जा सकता है। 13 को 1 और 3 में तोड़ना और फिर 1 और 3 पर गणितीय संक्रियाएँ करने की अनुमति नहीं है)
1. (a) (47 – 43 – 37)
2. (b) (57 – 53 – 49)
3. (c) (60 – 56 – 52)
4. (d) (50 – 46 – 42)
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) (47 – 43 – 37)
In (57 – 53 – 49), (60 – 56 – 52) and (50 – 46 – 42) each number is 4 less than the previous one.
In (47 – 43 – 37) the gaps are 4 and 6, so it is the odd set.
Answer: (47 – 43 – 37)
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Question 12 · Reasoning · Coding and decoding
In a certain code language, 'DRAWING' is written as 'CQZVHMF' and 'TURQUOISE' is written as 'STQPTNHRD'. How will 'COLOR' be written in that language?
1. (a) BNKNQ
2. (b) BMKMQ
3. (c) ANKNQ
4. (d) AMKMQ
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एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, 'DRAWING' को 'CQZVHMF' और 'TURQUOISE' को 'STQPTNHRD' लिखा जाता है, उसी भाषा में 'COLOR' को कैसे लिखा जाएगा?
1. (a) BNKNQ
2. (b) BMKMQ
3. (c) ANKNQ
4. (d) AMKMQ
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) BNKNQ
Each letter is replaced by the letter just before it: D→C, R→Q, A→Z, W→V, I→H, N→M, G→F. TURQUOISE → STQPTNHRD follows the same rule.
COLOR → B N K N Q = BNKNQ.
Answer: BNKNQ
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Question 13: Embedded-figure question; the official figure is not reproduced here.
Question 14 · Reasoning · Relationships and ordering
If A × B means A is the father of B, A – B means A is the mother of B, and A + B means A is the brother of B, then which of the following expressions represents that Q is the son of P?
1. (a) Q × P + R
2. (b) P × Q + R
3. (c) P + R × Q
4. (d) P × Q − R
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यदि A × B का अर्थ है कि A, B का पिता है, A – B का अर्थ है कि A, B की माता है, A + B का अर्थ है कि A, B का भाई है, तो निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा व्यंजक यह निरूपित करता है, कि Q, P का पुत्र है?
1. (a) Q × P + R
2. (b) P × Q + R
3. (c) P + R × Q
4. (d) P × Q − R
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) P × Q + R
P × Q: P is the father of Q. Q + R: Q is the brother of R, so Q is male.
Hence Q is the son of P. (In option 4, Q – R makes Q a mother, i.e. female.)
Answer: P × Q + R
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Question 15 · Reasoning · Analogies
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. For example, 13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
(60, 17, 13)
(62, 14, 17)
1. (a) (56, 15, 13)
2. (b) (55, 18, 9)
3. (c) (43, 9, 12)
4. (d) (57, 15, 14)
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उस समुच्चय का चयन कीजिए जिसमें संख्याएं आपस में उसी प्रकार संबंधित हैं जिस प्रकार निम्नलिखित समुच्चयों की संख्याएं आपस में संबंधित हैं।
(नोट: संख्याओं को उसके घटक अंकों में विभाजित किए बिना, पूर्ण संख्याओं पर गणितीय संक्रियाएं की जानी चाहिए। उदाहरण के लिए 13 - गणितीय संक्रियाएं जैसे कि जोड़ना/घटाना/गुणा करना इत्‍यादि 13 में किया जा सकता है। 13 को 1 और 3 में विभाजित करना और फिर 1 और 3 पर गणितीय संक्रियाएं करने की अनुमति नहीं है।)
(60, 17, 13)
(62, 14, 17)
1. (a) (56, 15, 13)
2. (b) (55, 18, 9)
3. (c) (43, 9, 12)
4. (d) (57, 15, 14)
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) (56, 15, 13)
Rule: first number = 2 × (second + third). 2 × (17 + 13) = 60 and 2 × (14 + 17) = 62.
(56, 15, 13): 2 × (15 + 13) = 56. ✔ The others fail: 2 × 27 = 54 ≠ 55, 2 × 21 = 42 ≠ 43, 2 × 29 = 58 ≠ 57.
Answer: (56, 15, 13)
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Question 16 · Reasoning · Sequences
A sequence is given in which one term is missing. From the given options, select the correct option that will complete the sequence.
GAR, AXS, UUT, ORU, ?
1. (a) MOV
2. (b) IOV
3. (c) IMR
4. (d) QRT
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एक अनुक्रम दिया गया है, जिसमें से एक पद लुप्त है। दिए गए विकल्पों में से वह सही विकल्प चुनिए, जो अनुक्रम को पूरा करे।
GAR, AXS, UUT, ORU, ?
1. (a) MOV
2. (b) IOV
3. (c) IMR
4. (d) QRT
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) IOV
First letters G, A, U, O go −6 (with wrap-around) → I. Second letters A, X, U, R go −3 → O. Third letters R, S, T, U go +1 → V.
The missing term is IOV.
Answer: IOV
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Question 17 · Reasoning · Analogies
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.
ABILITY : LIBAYTI :: CHRONIC : ORHCCIN :: HEAVILY : ?
1. (a) AEVHLYI
2. (b) LYIAVHE
3. (c) VAEHYLI
4. (d) HAVIEYL
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उस विकल्प का चयन कीजिए, जिसका पाँचवें अक्षर-समूह से ठीक वही संबंध है, जो संबंध दूसरे अक्षर-समूह का पहले अक्षर-समूह से है और वही संबंध चौथे अक्षर-समूह का तीसरे अक्षर समूह से है।
ABILITY : LIBAYTI :: CHRONIC : ORHCCIN :: HEAVILY : ?
1. (a) AEVHLYI
2. (b) LYIAVHE
3. (c) VAEHYLI
4. (d) HAVIEYL
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) VAEHYLI
ABILITY → ABIL reversed = LIBA, and ITY reversed = YTI → LIBAYTI. CHRONIC → ORHC + CIN follows the same rule.
HEAVILY → HEAV reversed = VAEH, ILY reversed = YLI → VAEHYLI.
Answer: VAEHYLI
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Question 18 · Reasoning · Symbolic calculations
What will be the values of equations (I) and (II) respectively after interchanging the given two numbers and two signs?
÷ and ×, 1 and 3
I. 6 + 4 – 9 × 3 ÷ 1
II. 4 × 3 – 1 + 8 ÷ 2
1. (a) 9, 18
2. (b) −17, 17
3. (c) 26, 17
4. (d) 11, 15
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दी गई दो संख्याओं तथा दो चिह्नों को आपस में परस्पर बदलने के पश्चात् क्रमशः समीकरण (I) तथा (II) के मान क्या होंगे?
÷ तथा ×, 1 तथा 3
I. 6 + 4 – 9 × 3 ÷ 1
II. 4 × 3 – 1 + 8 ÷ 2
1. (a) 9, 18
2. (b) −17, 17
3. (c) 26, 17
4. (d) 11, 15
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) −17, 17
Swap ÷ with × and 1 with 3. I becomes 6 + 4 – 9 ÷ 1 × 3 = 10 − 27 = −17.
II becomes 4 ÷ 1 – 3 + 8 × 2 = 4 − 3 + 16 = 17.
Answer: −17, 17
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Question 19 · Reasoning · Relationships and ordering
U $ V means 'U is the sister of V'
U @ V means 'U is the husband of V'
U * V means 'U is the son of V'
U ÷ V means 'U is the mother of V'
If O $ P * B @ F, then how is O related to F?
1. (a) Daughter
2. (b) Sister
3. (c) Brother
4. (d) Daughter-in-law
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U $ V का अर्थ है 'U, V की बहन है'
U @ V का अर्थ है 'U, V का पति है'
U * V का अर्थ है 'U, V का पुत्र है'
U ÷ V का अर्थ है 'U, V की माँ है'
यदि O $ P * B @ F है, तो O का F से क्या संबंध है?
1. (a) पुत्री
2. (b) बहन
3. (c) भाई
4. (d) बहू
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) Daughter
O $ P: O is the sister of P. P * B: P is the son of B. B @ F: B is the husband of F, so F is P’s mother.
O is P’s sister, so O is F’s daughter.
Answer: Daughter
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Question 20 · Reasoning · Symbolic calculations
Which two numbers and which two signs need to be interchanged to balance the given equation?
78 + 456 − 45 × 12 ÷ 4 = 519
1. (a) 456 and 45, ÷ and −
2. (b) 45 and 12, + and ÷
3. (c) 78 and 456, ÷ and ×
4. (d) 12 and 4, − and ×
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दिए गए समीकरण को संतुलित करने के लिए किन दो संख्याओं और किन दो चिह्नों को परस्पर बदलना होगा?
78 + 456 − 45 × 12 ÷ 4 = 519
1. (a) 456 और 45,÷ और −
2. (b) 45 और 12, + और ÷
3. (c) 78 और 456, ÷ और ×
4. (d) 12 और 4,− और ×
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) 78 and 456, ÷ and ×
Interchange 78 and 456 and the signs ÷ and ×: 456 + 78 − 45 ÷ 12 × 4 = 534 − 15 = 519. ✔
Answer: 78 and 456, ÷ and ×
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Question 21 · Reasoning · Sequences
Find the missing number in the series given in the following question.
123, 125, 127, ?, 131, 133
1. (a) 130
2. (b) 129
3. (c) 128
4. (d) 145
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निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में दी गई श्रृंखला में से लुप्त अंक ज्ञात कीजिए।
123, 125, 127, ?, 131, 133
1. (a) 130
2. (b) 129
3. (c) 128
4. (d) 145
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 129
The numbers rise by 2 each time: 123, 125, 127, 129, 131, 133.
Answer: 129
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Question 22 · Reasoning · Logical inference
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 chips are cakes.
All cakes are ice creams.
All ice creams are sweets.
Conclusions:
(I) Some sweets are cakes.
(II) Some ice creams are cakes.
(III) All cakes are sweets.
1. (a) Either conclusion I or conclusion III follows
2. (b) Conclusions I, II and III all follow
3. (c) Only conclusion I follows
4. (d) Only conclusion II follows
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तीन कथनों के बाद तीन निष्कर्ष I, II और III दिए गए हैं। आपको इन कथनों को सत्य मानना है, भले ही वे सर्वज्ञात तथ्यों से भिन्न प्रतीत होते हों। यह तय कीजिए कि दिए गए निष्कर्षों में से कौन-सा/से निष्कर्ष दिए गए कथनों का तार्किक रूप से अनुसरण करता है/करते हैं।
कथन:
कुछ चिप्स, केक हैं।
सभी केक, आइसक्रीम हैं।
सभी आइसक्रीम, मिठाइयाँ हैं।
निष्कर्ष:
(I) कुछ मिठाइयाँ, केक हैं।
(II) कुछ आइसक्रीम, केक हैं।
(III) सभी केक, मिठाइयाँ हैं।
1. (a) या तो निष्कर्ष I अनुसरण करता है या निष्कर्ष III अनुसरण करता है
2. (b) निष्कर्ष I, II और III सभी अनुसरण करते हैं
3. (c) केवल निष्कर्ष I अनुसरण करता है
4. (d) केवल निष्कर्ष II अनुसरण करता है
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Conclusions I, II and III all follow
All cakes are ice creams and all ice creams are sweets, so all cakes are sweets: III follows. Hence some sweets are cakes (I) and some ice creams are cakes (II) also follow.
All three conclusions follow.
Answer: Conclusions I, II and III all follow
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Question 23 · Reasoning · Classification
Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster does not belong to that group?
1. (a) MEKF
2. (b) WPUQ
3. (c) BXCY
4. (d) ZLXM
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निम्नलिखित चार अक्षर-संयोजनों में से तीन किसी निश्चित तरीके से समान हैं और इस प्रकार एक समूह बनाते हैं। कौन सा अक्षर-संयोजन उस समूह से संबंधित नहीं है?
1. (a) MEKF
2. (b) WPUQ
3. (c) BXCY
4. (d) ZLXM
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) BXCY
In MEKF, WPUQ and ZLXM: 1st letter − 2 = 3rd letter and 2nd letter + 1 = 4th letter (M→K, E→F; W→U, P→Q; Z→X, L→M).
In BXCY the 1st letter goes +1 (B→C), so it is the odd one.
Answer: BXCY
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Question 24 · Reasoning · Analogies
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.
LAMP : RQGT :: GAME : GQGO :: GOAT : ?
1. (a) ACDF
2. (b) EVUO
3. (c) OUEV
4. (d) VEUO
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उस विकल्प का चयन कीजिए जो पांचवें अक्षर-समूह से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जिस प्रकार दूसरा अक्षर-समूह पहले अक्षर-समूह से संबंधित है और चौथा अक्षर-समूह तीसरे अक्षर-समूह से संबंधित है।
LAMP : RQGT :: GAME : GQGO :: GOAT : ?
1. (a) ACDF
2. (b) EVUO
3. (c) OUEV
4. (d) VEUO
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) VEUO
LAMP → RQGT: 1st output = 4th letter + 2 (P→R), 2nd = 2nd letter + 16 (A→Q), 3rd = 3rd letter − 6 (M→G), 4th = 1st letter + 8 (L→T). GAME → G, Q, G, O fits the same rule (E+2, A+16, M−6, G+8).
GOAT → T+2 = V, O+16 = E, A−6 = U, G+8 = O → VEUO.
Answer: VEUO
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Question 25 · Reasoning · Analogies
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. For example, 13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
(4, 6, 9)
(25, 10, 4)
1. (a) (23, 3, 32)
2. (b) (45, 20, 19)
3. (c) (6, 36, 216)
4. (d) (98, 7, 89)
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उस समुच्चय का चयन कीजिए जिसमें संख्याएं आपस में उसी प्रकार संबंधित हैं जिस प्रकार निम्नलिखित समुच्चयों की संख्याएं आपस में संबंधित हैं।
(नोट: संख्याओं को उसके घटक अंकों में विभाजित किए बिना, पूर्ण संख्याओं पर गणितीय संक्रियाएं की जानी चाहिए। उदाहरण के लिए 13 - गणितीय संक्रियाएं जैसे कि जोड़ना/घटाना/गुणा करना इत्‍यादि 13 में किया जा सकता है। 13 को 1 और 3 में विभाजित करना और फिर 1 और 3 पर गणितीय संक्रियाएं करने की अनुमति नहीं है।)
(4, 6, 9)
(25, 10, 4)
1. (a) (23, 3, 32)
2. (b) (45, 20, 19)
3. (c) (6, 36, 216)
4. (d) (98, 7, 89)
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) (6, 36, 216)
Rule: first × third = (second)². 4 × 9 = 36 = 6² and 25 × 4 = 100 = 10².
(6, 36, 216): 6 × 216 = 1296 = 36². ✔
Answer: (6, 36, 216)
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General Awareness

Question 26 · General Awareness · Everyday science
In organic chemistry, which of the following is an empirical rule used to predict the regioselectivity of electrophilic addition reactions of alkenes and alkynes?
1. (a) Baldwin’s rules
2. (b) Cornforth’s rules
3. (c) Bredt’s rule
4. (d) Markovnikov’s rule
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कार्बनिक रसायन विज्ञान में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा एक अनुभवजन्य नियम है जिसका उपयोग एल्केन्स और एल्काइन्स की इलेक्‍ट्रॉनरागी संकलन अभिक्रियाओं की रेजियोसेलेक्टिविटी (regioselectivity) के पूर्वानुमान के लिए किया जाता है?
1. (a) बाल्डविन के नियम
2. (b) कॉर्नफोर्थ के नियम
3. (c) ब्रेड्ट का नियम
4. (d) मार्कोवनिकोव का नियम
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) Markovnikov’s rule
Markovnikov’s rule (1870) predicts that in the electrophilic addition of HX to an unsymmetrical alkene or alkyne, the hydrogen goes to the carbon that already has more hydrogens. Baldwin’s rules deal with ring closures and Bredt’s rule with double bonds at bridgeheads.
Answer: Markovnikov’s rule
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Question 27 · General Awareness · Culture
Padma Subrahmanyam is an exponent of which of the following Indian dance forms?
1. (a) Bharatanatyam
2. (b) Kathakali
3. (c) Mohiniyattam
4. (d) Kathak
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पद्मा सुब्रह्मण्यम निम्नलिखित में से किस भारतीय नृत्य शैली की प्रतिपादक हैं?
1. (a) भरतनाट्यम
2. (b) कथकली
3. (c) मोहिनीअट्टम
4. (d) कथक
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) Bharatanatyam
Padma Subrahmanyam is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and scholar, known for developing the Bharata Nrithyam style based on the Natya Shastra.
Answer: Bharatanatyam
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Question 28 · General Awareness · Current affairs
India's first Olympic Value Education Programme (OVEP) was launched in _______.
1. (a) Punjab
2. (b) Haryana
3. (c) Odisha
4. (d) Uttar Pradesh
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भारत का पहला ओलंपिक मूल्य शिक्षा कार्यक्रम (OVEP) _______ में शुरू किया गया था।
1. (a) पंजाब
2. (b) हरियाणा
3. (c) ओडिशा
4. (d) उत्तर प्रदेश
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) Odisha
India’s first Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) was launched in Odisha in 2022 (Bhubaneswar), in partnership with the International Olympic Committee and the Reliance Foundation, for schools of Bhubaneswar and Rourkela.
Answer: Odisha
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Question 29 · General Awareness · Static GK
At which of the following places was the FIFA Men's World Cup held in 2018?
1. (a) Colombia
2. (b) Russia
3. (c) China
4. (d) Turkey
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2018 में फीफा पुरुष विश्व कप (FIFA Men's World Cup) निम्नलिखित में से किस स्थान पर आयोजित किया गया था?
1. (a) कोलंबिया
2. (b) रूस
3. (c) चीन
4. (d) तुर्की
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Russia
The 2018 FIFA Men’s World Cup was held in Russia; France won it, beating Croatia 4–2 in the final in Moscow.
Answer: Russia
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Question 30 · General Awareness · Economic awareness
In urban India, the poverty ratio declined to ______ in 2011-12.
1. (a) 28.4 percent
2. (b) 26.4 percent
3. (c) 23.4 percent
4. (d) 21.4 percent
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शहरी भारत में 2011-12 में गरीबी अनुपात घटकर ______ हो गया है।
1. (a) 28.4 प्रतिशत
2. (b) 26.4 प्रतिशत
3. (c) 23.4 प्रतिशत
4. (d) 21.4 प्रतिशत
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 26.4 percent
By the Rangarajan Committee method, the poverty ratio in urban India in 2011–12 was 26.4% (rural 30.9%, all-India 29.5%). By the Tendulkar method it was 13.7%, which is not among the options.
Answer: 26.4 percent
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Question 31 · General Awareness · Culture
Which of the following festivals is mainly celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh?
1. (a) Wangala
2. (b) Solung
3. (c) Hornbill
4. (d) Ambubachi
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निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा त्योहार मुख्य रूप से अरुणाचल प्रदेश में मनाया जाता है?
1. (a) वंगाला
2. (b) सोलंग
3. (c) हॉर्नबिल
4. (d) अंबुबाची
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Solung
Solung is the agricultural festival of the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Wangala is from Meghalaya, Hornbill from Nagaland and Ambubachi from Assam (Kamakhya).
Answer: Solung
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Question 32 · General Awareness · Current affairs
Where was the ISSF Junior World Cup 2022 held?
1. (a) In Germany
2. (b) In Turkey
3. (c) In the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
4. (d) In Iran
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आईएसएसएफ (ISSF) जूनियर वर्ल्ड कप 2022 का आयोजन कहाँ हुआ था?
1. (a) जर्मनी में
2. (b) तुर्की में
3. (c) संयुक्त अरब अमीरात (UAE) में
4. (d) ईरान में
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) In Germany
The ISSF Junior World Cup 2022 (rifle, pistol and shotgun) was held in Suhl, Germany, in May 2022; India topped the medal table.
Answer: In Germany
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Question 33 · General Awareness · History
To which of the following ganas (clans) did the mother of Samudragupta belong?
1. (a) Koliya
2. (b) Shakya
3. (c) Vajji
4. (d) Lichchhavi
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समुद्रगुप्त की माता निम्नलिखित में से किस गण से संबंधित थीं?
1. (a) कोलिय
2. (b) शाक्य
3. (c) वज्जि
4. (d) लिच्छवि
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) Lichchhavi
Samudragupta’s mother, Kumaradevi, was a Lichchhavi princess; Gupta coins and inscriptions proudly call him “Lichchhavi-dauhitra” (daughter’s son of the Lichchhavis).
Answer: Lichchhavi
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Question 34 · General Awareness · Economic awareness
What was the impact of the Industrial Policy of 1956 on industries?
1. (a) The share of industries in the GDP decreased during 1991
2. (b) Industries started to diversify
3. (c) Imports of goods that could be produced in India itself were avoided
4. (d) India became self-reliant in the field of industrial goods
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औद्योगिक नीति 1956 का उद्योगों पर क्या प्रभाव पड़ा?
1. (a) 1991 के दौरान सकल घरेलू उत्पाद में उद्योगों का हिस्सा कम हो गया
2. (b) उद्योगों में विविधता आने लगी
3. (c) उन वस्तुओं के आयात से बचा गया, जिनका उत्पादन भारत में ही किया जा सकता था
4. (d) भारत औद्योगिक वस्तुओं के क्षेत्र में आत्मनिर्भर बना
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Industries started to diversify
The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 gave the state the lead in heavy and basic industries; over the following decades India’s industrial base grew and became much more diversified (by 1990 it covered a wide range of products).
Industry’s share in GDP actually rose, and complete self-reliance was not achieved.
Answer: Industries started to diversify
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Question 35 · General Awareness · Current affairs
Which of the following activities in Antarctica does the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 prohibit?
I. Nuclear explosion
II. Carrying fertile soil
III. Disposing of waste
1. (a) I, II and III
2. (b) I and II
3. (c) II and III
4. (d) Only III
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भारतीय अंटार्कटिक विधेयक, 2022 अंटार्कटिका में निम्नलिखित में से किस गतिविधि को प्रतिबंधित करता है?
I. परमाणु विस्फोट
II. उपजाऊ मिट्टी को ले जाना
III. कचरे निस्तारित करना
1. (a) I, II और III
2. (b) I और II
3. (c) II और III
4. (d) केवल III
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) I, II and III
The Indian Antarctic Act, 2022 bans nuclear explosions and the disposal of radioactive waste in Antarctica, the introduction of non-sterile soil, and the discharge or dumping of garbage, plastic and other waste.
So all three activities are prohibited.
Answer: I, II and III
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Question 36 · General Awareness · Geography
Which of the following crops does not require heavy rainfall and high temperature?
1. (a) Cotton
2. (b) Rice
3. (c) Maize
4. (d) Jute
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निम्न में से किस फसल के लिए अधिक वर्षा और उच्च तापमान की आवश्यकता नहीं होती है?
1. (a) कपास
2. (b) चावल
3. (c) मक्का
4. (d) जूट
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) Maize
Maize grows well with moderate rainfall (50–100 cm) and moderate temperatures (21–27 °C). Rice and jute need heavy rainfall and high temperature, and cotton needs high temperature.
Answer: Maize
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Question 37 · General Awareness · Indian polity
Which of the following jurisdictions of the Supreme Court allows it to settle disputes between the Centre and the states and among the states?
1. (a) Appellate
2. (b) Original
3. (c) Writ
4. (d) Advisory
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सर्वोच्च न्यायालय का निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा क्षेत्राधिकार इसे केंद्र और राज्य के बीच तथा राज्यों के मध्य विवादों को निपटाने की अनुमति देता है?
1. (a) अपीलीय
2. (b) मूल
3. (c) रिट
4. (d) परामर्शी
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Original
Under Article 131, the Supreme Court has exclusive original jurisdiction over disputes between the Centre and one or more states, and between states.
Answer: Original
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Question 38 · General Awareness · Geography
The upper part of the mantle is called the _____.
1. (a) Lithosphere
2. (b) Asthenosphere
3. (c) Stratosphere
4. (d) Mesosphere
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मैंटल (mantle) के ऊपरी भाग को _____ कहते हैं।
1. (a) स्थलमंडल
2. (b) दुर्बलतामंडल
3. (c) समताप मंडल
4. (d) मध्यमंडल
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Asthenosphere
The upper part of the mantle is called the asthenosphere (it extends up to about 400 km); it is the main source of magma that reaches the surface in volcanic eruptions.
Answer: Asthenosphere
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Question 39 · General Awareness · Everyday science
The cells of meristematic tissue do not have ______.
1. (a) Cell wall
2. (b) Cytoplasm
3. (c) Vacuoles
4. (d) Nucleus
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विभज्योतक की कोशिकाओं के पास ______ नहीं होता/होती है/हैं।
1. (a) कोशिका भित्ति
2. (b) कोशिका द्रव्य
3. (c) रसधानियाँ
4. (d) केन्द्रक
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) Vacuoles
Meristematic cells are actively dividing cells with thin cellulose walls, dense cytoplasm and prominent nuclei, but they lack vacuoles.
Answer: Vacuoles
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Question 40 · General Awareness · History
In which year did James Mill publish the three-volume work titled "A History of British India"?
1. (a) 1815
2. (b) 1817
3. (c) 1807
4. (d) 1805
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किस वर्ष, जेम्स मिल ने "ए हिस्ट्री ऑफ ब्रिटिश इंडिया" नामक तीन जिल्द बृह्त कृति प्रकाशित की?
1. (a) 1815
2. (b) 1817
3. (c) 1807
4. (d) 1805
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 1817
James Mill published his three-volume “The History of British India” in 1817; it divided Indian history into Hindu, Muslim and British periods.
Answer: 1817
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Question 41 · General Awareness · Static GK
Who among the following won the Best Music Director award at the 67th National Film Awards ceremony?
1. (a) Gopi Sundar
2. (b) Mani Sharma
3. (c) Devi Sri Prasad
4. (d) D. Imman
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निम्नलिखित में से किसने 67वें राष्ट्रीय फिल्म पुरस्कार समारोह में सर्वश्रेष्ठ संगीत निर्देशक का पुरस्कार जीता?
1. (a) गोपी सुंदर
2. (b) मणि शर्मा
3. (c) देवी श्री प्रसाद
4. (d) डी. इम्मान
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) D. Imman
At the 67th National Film Awards (for 2019, presented in 2021), D. Imman won Best Music Direction (songs) for the Tamil film “Viswasam”.
Answer: D. Imman
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Question 42 · General Awareness · Indian polity
According to Article 51A(a) of the Constitution of India, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to abide by the ___________ and respect its ideals and institutions.
1. (a) Democracy
2. (b) Constitution
3. (c) Secularism
4. (d) Socialism
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भारत के संविधान के अनुच्छेद 51 A (a) के अनुसार, प्रत्येक भारतीय नागरिक का यह कर्तव्य होगा कि वह ___________ का पालन करे और उसके आदर्शों और संस्थानों का सम्मान करे।
1. (a) लोकतंत्र
2. (b) संविधान
3. (c) धर्मनिरपेक्षता
4. (d) समाजवाद
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Constitution
Article 51A(a): every citizen shall abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem.
Answer: Constitution
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Question 43 · General Awareness · Geography
The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, whose mass is less than _______ percent of the Earth’s mass, and most of its oceanic crust and continental crust is made of felsic rocks.
1. (a) 5
2. (b) 10
3. (c) 2
4. (d) 1
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भूपर्पटी (Crust) पृथ्वी की वाह्यतम परत है जिसका द्रव्यमान पृथ्वी के द्रव्यमान से _______ प्रतिशत से भी कम है, जिसकी समुद्री पर्पटी एवं महाद्वीपीय पर्पटी का अधिकांश हिस्सा फेल्सिक चट्टानों से बना है।
1. (a) 5
2. (b) 10
3. (c) 2
4. (d) 1
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) 1
The crust is the thinnest layer of the Earth and makes up less than 1% of the Earth’s mass (the mantle has about two-thirds).
Answer: 1
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Question 44 · General Awareness · History
Members of which of the following revolutionary groups killed Assistant Superintendent of Police John Saunders in 1927?
1. (a) Hindustan Seva Dal
2. (b) Abhinav Bharat Secret Society
3. (c) Hindustan Republican Association
4. (d) Anushilan Samiti
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निम्नलिखित में से किस क्रांतिकारी समूह के सदस्यों ने 1927 में सहायक पुलिस अधीक्षक जॉन सॉन्डर्स की हत्या कर दी थी?
1. (a) हिंदुस्तान सेवा दल
2. (b) अभिनव भारत सीक्रेट सोसाइटी
3. (c) हिंदुस्तान रिपब्लिकन एसोसिएशन
4. (d) अनुशीलन समिति
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) Hindustan Republican Association
J. P. Saunders, Assistant Superintendent of Police, was shot in Lahore on 17 December 1928 by Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Chandrashekhar Azad to avenge Lala Lajpat Rai’s death. They belonged to the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), formed in September 1928 by renaming the Hindustan Republican Association.
Answer: Hindustan Republican Association
Note: Saunders was killed on 17 December 1928, not 1927, and by members of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (the HRA renamed in September 1928). SSC’s option 3 (Hindustan Republican Association) is the closest option.
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Question 45 · General Awareness · Culture
Guru Purnima is a festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists in India. In which month does it fall according to the Hindu calendar?
1. (a) Vaishakha
2. (b) Ashadha
3. (c) Shravana
4. (d) Kartika
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गुरु पूर्णिमा, जोकि भारत में हिंदुओं, जैनियों और बौद्धों द्वारा मनाया जाने वाला एक त्योहार है। यह हिंदू कैलेंडर के अनुसार किस महीने में आता है?
1. (a) वैशाख
2. (b) आषाढ़
3. (c) श्रावण
4. (d) कार्तिक
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Ashadha
Guru Purnima is celebrated on the full-moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Ashadha (June–July), honouring Vyasa and spiritual teachers.
Answer: Ashadha
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Question 46 · General Awareness · Economic awareness
________ are known as narrow money.
1. (a) M1 and M2
2. (b) M3 and M2
3. (c) M2 and M4
4. (d) M1 and M4
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________ को संकुचित मुद्रा के रूप में जाना जाता है।
1. (a) M1 और M2
2. (b) M3 और M2
3. (c) M2 और M4
4. (d) M1 और M4
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) M1 and M2
The RBI calls M1 (currency with the public + demand deposits + other deposits with RBI) and M2 (M1 + post office savings deposits) narrow money; M3 and M4 are broad money.
Answer: M1 and M2
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Question 47 · General Awareness · Geography
What is the correct percentage of the various gases in the Earth’s atmosphere?
1. (a) 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 0.03% carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
2. (b) 20.95% nitrogen, 78.09% oxygen and 0.04% carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
3. (c) 10.95% nitrogen, 88.09% oxygen, and 0.09% carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
4. (d) 10.95% nitrogen, 78.09% oxygen and 0.03% carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
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पृथ्वी के वायुमंडल में विभिन्न गैसों की मात्रा का सही प्रतिशत क्या है?
1. (a) 78% नाइट्रोजन, 21% ऑक्सीजन और 0.03% कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड तथा अन्य ग्रीनहाउस गैसें।
2. (b) 20.95% नाइट्रोजन, 78.09% ऑक्सीजन और 0.04% कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड तथा अन्य ग्रीनहाउस गैसें।
3. (c) 10.95% नाइट्रोजन, 88.09% ऑक्सीजन, और 0.09% कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड तथा अन्य ग्रीनहाउस गैसें।
4. (d) 10.95% नाइट्रोजन, 78.09% ऑक्सीजन और 0.03% कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड तथा अन्य ग्रीनहाउस गैसें।
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 0.03% carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
Dry air is about 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.93% argon and roughly 0.03–0.04% carbon dioxide, with traces of other gases.
Answer: 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 0.03% carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
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Question 48 · General Awareness · Indian polity
In May 2022, the Inter-State Council, which works to promote and support cooperative federalism in the country, was reconstituted. Who will be the chairman of this council?
1. (a) The President of India
2. (b) The Finance Minister of India
3. (c) The Prime Minister of India
4. (d) The Chief Justice of India
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मई 2022 में, देश में सहकारी संघवाद को बढ़ावा देने और समर्थन करने के लिए काम करने वाली अंतर-राज्य परिषद का पुनर्गठन किया गया है। इस परिषद का अध्यक्ष कौन होगा?
1. (a) भारत के राष्ट्रपति
2. (b) भारत के वित्त मंत्री
3. (c) भारत के प्रधान मंत्री
4. (d) भारत के मुख्य न्यायाधीश
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) The Prime Minister of India
The Inter-State Council (Article 263) is chaired by the Prime Minister; when it was reconstituted in May 2022, PM Narendra Modi remained its chairman, with the Chief Ministers and six Union Ministers as members.
Answer: The Prime Minister of India
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Question 49 · General Awareness · History
How many delegates attended the first session of the Congress in 1885?
1. (a) 62
2. (b) 78
3. (c) 68
4. (d) 72
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1885 में कांग्रेस के पहले अधिवेशन में कितने प्रतिनिधियों ने भाग लिया था?
1. (a) 62
2. (b) 78
3. (c) 68
4. (d) 72
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) 72
The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay in December 1885 under W. C. Bonnerjee and was attended by 72 delegates.
Answer: 72
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Question 50 · General Awareness · Environment and society
In which of the following states of India is the "MANAS" Biosphere Reserve located?
1. (a) Tripura
2. (b) Assam
3. (c) Meghalaya
4. (d) Manipur
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भारत के निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य में "मानस" (MANAS) बायोस्फीयर रिजर्व स्थित है?
1. (a) त्रिपुरा
2. (b) असम
3. (c) मेघालय
4. (d) मणिपुर
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Assam
Manas Biosphere Reserve (also a national park, tiger reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site) is in Assam, on the Bhutan border along the Manas river.
Answer: Assam
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Quantitative Aptitude

Question 51 · Quant · Algebra
If x = 2 − 2^1/3 + 2^2/3, then what is the value of x³ − 6x² + 18x?
1. (a) 22
2. (b) 33
3. (c) 40
4. (d) 45
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यदि x = 2 − 2^1/3 + 2^2/3 है, तो x³ − 6x² + 18x का मान क्या है?
1. (a) 22
2. (b) 33
3. (c) 40
4. (d) 45
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) 22
Let a = 2^1/3, so a³ = 2 and x − 2 = a² − a.
Cube: (x − 2)³ = a⁶ − 3a⁵ + 3a⁴ − a³ = 4 − 6a² + 6a − 2 = 2 − 6(x − 2).
So x³ − 6x² + 12x − 8 = 14 − 6x, i.e. x³ − 6x² + 18x = 22.
Answer: 22
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Question 52 · Quant · Trigonometry
In ∆PQR, right-angled at Q, the length of PQ is 5 cm and ∠PRQ = 30°. Find the length of side QR.
1. (a) 3√3 cm
2. (b) 5√3 cm
3. (c) 5/√3 cm
4. (d) 1/√3 cm
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∆PQR, Q पर समकोण है। PQ की लंबाई 5 cm और ∠PRQ = 30° है। भुजा QR की लंबाई ज्ञात कीजिए।
1. (a) 3√3 cm
2. (b) 5√3 cm
3. (c) 5/√3 cm
4. (d) 1/√3 cm
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 5√3 cm
Opposite ∠R (30°) is PQ = 5 cm and QR is the side adjacent to it, so tan 30° = PQ/QR.
QR = 5 ÷ (1/√3) = 5√3 cm.
Answer: 5√3 cm
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Question 53 · Quant · Plane geometry
'O' is a point in the interior of an equilateral triangle. The perpendicular distances from 'O' to the sides are √3 cm, 2√3 cm and 5√3 cm. The perimeter of the triangle is ________.
1. (a) 32 cm
2. (b) 48 cm
3. (c) 64 cm
4. (d) 24 cm
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'O' एक समबाहु त्रिभुज के अभ्यंतर में एक बिंदु है। 'O' से भुजाओं की लंबवत दूरी √3cm, 2√3cm, 5√3cm है। त्रिभुज की परिमाप ________ है।
1. (a) 32 cm
2. (b) 48 cm
3. (c) 64 cm
4. (d) 24 cm
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 48 cm
For any point inside an equilateral triangle, the sum of the perpendicular distances to the sides equals the height: h = √3 + 2√3 + 5√3 = 8√3 cm.
Side = 2h/√3 = 16 cm, so the perimeter = 3 × 16 = 48 cm.
Answer: 48 cm
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Question 54 · Quant · Interest calculations
A certain sum lent at simple interest amounts to ₹1,200 in 2 years and ₹1,600 in 4 years. What is the rate per cent per annum?
1. (a) 25%
2. (b) 30%
3. (c) 20%
4. (d) 16%
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साधारण ब्याज पर उधार दी गई एक निश्चित राशि 2 वर्षों में ₹1,200 और 4 वर्षों में ₹1,600 हो जाती है। वार्षिक दर कितने प्रतिशत है?
1. (a) 25%
2. (b) 30%
3. (c) 20%
4. (d) 16%
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) 25%
Interest for the 2 extra years = 1600 − 1200 = ₹400, i.e. ₹200 a year. Principal = 1200 − 2 × 200 = ₹800.
Rate = 200/800 × 100 = 25% per annum.
Answer: 25%
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Question 55 · Quant · Plane geometry
In the given figure, if KI = IT and EK = ET, then ∠TEI = ______.
1. (a) 125°
2. (b) 75°
3. (c) 150°
4. (d) 105°
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दी गई आकृति में, यदि KI = IT और EK = ET है, तो ∠TEI = ______.
1. (a) 125°
2. (b) 75°
3. (c) 150°
4. (d) 105°
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) 105°
Triangles KEI and TEI are congruent (KI = TI, KE = TE, EI common), so ∠KEI = ∠TEI.
The marked ∠KET = 150° is on the side away from I, so ∠KEI + ∠TEI = 360° − 150° = 210° and ∠TEI = 105°.
Answer: 105°
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Question 56 · Quant · Number foundations
If the nine-digit number 3422213AB is divisible by 99, then what is the value of 2A + B?
1. (a) 10
2. (b) 12
3. (c) 11
4. (d) 13
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यदि नौ-अंकीय संख्या 3422213AB, 99 से विभाज्य है, तो 2A + B का मान कितना है?
1. (a) 10
2. (b) 12
3. (c) 11
4. (d) 13
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) 11
99 = 9 × 11. Divisibility by 9: 3 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 3 + A + B = 17 + A + B, so A + B = 1 or 10.
For 99, add two-digit groups from the right: AB + 13 + 22 + 42 + 3 = AB + 80 must be a multiple of 99, so AB = 19 (A = 1, B = 9).
2A + B = 2 + 9 = 11.
Answer: 11
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Question 57 · Quant · Trigonometry
If A is an acute angle, then what will be the simplified form of the following?
[cos(π − A) · cot(π/2 + A) · cos(−A)] / [tan(π + A) · tan(3π/2 + A) · sin(2π − A)] is:
1. (a) Sin A
2. (b) Cos A
3. (c) Cos²A
4. (d) Sin²A
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यदि A एक न्यून कोण है, तो निम्न का सरलीकृत रूप क्या होगा?
[cos(π − A) · cot(π/2 + A) · cos(−A)] / [tan(π + A) · tan(3π/2 + A) · sin(2π − A)] is:
1. (a) Sin A
2. (b) Cos A
3. (c) Cos²A
4. (d) Sin²A
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Cos A
cos(π − A) = −cos A, cot(π/2 + A) = −tan A, cos(−A) = cos A, so the numerator = cos A · tan A · cos A = sin A cos A.
tan(π + A) = tan A, tan(3π/2 + A) = −cot A, sin(2π − A) = −sin A, so the denominator = tan A · cot A · sin A = sin A.
The expression = sin A cos A / sin A = cos A.
Answer: Cos A
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Question 58 · Quant · Plane geometry
In a ΔABC, ∠B + ∠C = 110°. Find the measure of ∠A.
1. (a) 80°
2. (b) 70°
3. (c) 60°
4. (d) 90°
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एक ΔABC में, ∠B + ∠C = 110° है, तो ∠A का माप ज्ञात कीजिए।
1. (a) 80°
2. (b) 70°
3. (c) 60°
4. (d) 90°
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 70°
The angles of a triangle add up to 180°, so ∠A = 180° − 110° = 70°.
Answer: 70°
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Question 59 · Quant · Work rates
Pawan can do a piece of work in 32 days. He worked for 8 days and left. After that, Sandeep completed the remaining work in 27 days. In how many days can Pawan and Sandeep together do the whole work?
1. (a) 16 15/17 days
2. (b) 16 16/17 days
3. (c) 16 13/17 days
4. (d) 16 14/17 days
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पवन एक कार्य को 32 दिनों में कर सकता है। उसने 8 दिन कार्य किया और छोड़ दिया। इसके बाद संदीप ने शेष कार्य को 27 दिनों में पूरा किया। पवन और संदीप मिलकर पूरे कार्य को कितने दिनों में कर सकते हैं?
1. (a) 16 15/17 दिनों
2. (b) 16 16/17 दिनों
3. (c) 16 13/17 दिनों
4. (d) 16 14/17 दिनों
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 16 16/17 days
In 8 days Pawan does 8/32 = 1/4 of the work. Sandeep does the remaining 3/4 in 27 days, so he alone needs 36 days.
Together: 1/32 + 1/36 = 17/288 per day → 288/17 = 16 16/17 days.
Answer: 16 16/17 days
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Question 60 · Quant · Algebra
If a + b + c = 5, a³ + b³ + c³ = 85 and abc = 25, then find the value of a² + b² + c² − ab − bc − ca.
1. (a) 8
2. (b) 6
3. (c) 2
4. (d) 4
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यदि a + b + c = 5, a³ + b³ + c³ = 85 और abc = 25 है, तो a² + b² + c² − ab − bc − ca का मान ज्ञात कीजिए।
1. (a) 8
2. (b) 6
3. (c) 2
4. (d) 4
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) 2
a³ + b³ + c³ − 3abc = (a + b + c)(a² + b² + c² − ab − bc − ca).
85 − 75 = 10 = 5 × (required value), so the value is 2.
Answer: 2
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Question 61 · Quant · Mixtures
P and Q are two alloys of aluminium and copper. The ratios of aluminium to copper in P and Q are 5 : 11 and 3 : 5 respectively. If a third alloy is formed by mixing alloys P and Q in the ratio 1 : 3, then aluminium is what percentage (rounded off to the nearest integer) of copper in the third alloy?
1. (a) 52 percent
2. (b) 56 percent
3. (c) 63 percent
4. (d) 48 percent
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P और Q एल्युमिनियम और कॉपर की दो मिश्रधातु हैं। P और Q में एल्युमिनियम और कॉपर का अनुपात क्रमशः 5 : 11 और 3 : 5 है। यदि मिश्र धातु P और Q को 1 : 3 के अनुपात में मिलाकर एक तीसरी मिश्र धातु बनाई जाती है, तो एल्युमिनियम तीसरी मिश्र धातु में कॉपर का कितना प्रतिशत (निकटतम पूर्णांक तक पूर्णांकित) है?
1. (a) 52 प्रतिशत
2. (b) 56 प्रतिशत
3. (c) 63 प्रतिशत
4. (d) 48 प्रतिशत
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 56 percent
Take 16 kg of P (Al 5, Cu 11) and 48 kg of Q (Al 3/8 × 48 = 18, Cu 30) to keep the ratio 1 : 3.
Third alloy: Al = 23, Cu = 41. Aluminium as a percentage of copper = 23/41 × 100 ≈ 56%.
Answer: 56 percent
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Question 62 · Quant · Motion problems
Two stations R and S are 400 km apart. A train leaves R for S and at the same time another train leaves S for R. The two trains meet after 10 hours. If the speed of the first train is 4 km/h more than that of the second train, then what is the speed of the slower train?
1. (a) 16 km/h
2. (b) 22 km/h
3. (c) 18 km/h
4. (d) 26 km/h
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दो स्टेशन R तथा S एक दूसरे से 400 कि.मी. की दूरी पर हैं। एक रेलगाड़ी R से S के लिए निकलती है तथा उसी समय एक अन्य रेलगाड़ी S से R के लिए निकलती है। 10 घंटे के पश्चात् दोनों रेलगाड़ियाँ मिलती हैं। यदि पहली रेलगाड़ी की चाल दूसरी रेलगाड़ी से 4 कि.मी./घंटा अधिक है, तो धीमी वाली रेलगाड़ी की चाल क्या है?
1. (a) 16 कि.मी./घंटा
2. (b) 22 कि.मी./घंटा
3. (c) 18 कि.मी./घंटा
4. (d) 26 कि.मी./घंटा
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) 18 km/h
The trains approach each other, so their speeds add: 400 km ÷ 10 h = 40 km/h.
Speeds x + 4 and x with 2x + 4 = 40 → x = 18 km/h (slower train).
Answer: 18 km/h
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Question 63 · Quant · Number foundations
The ratio of two numbers is 6 : 7 and their highest common factor (HCF) is 3. Their least common multiple (LCM) is _____.
1. (a) 122
2. (b) 126
3. (c) 128
4. (d) 124
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दो संख्याओं का अनुपात 6 : 7 है और उनका महत्तम समापवर्तक (HCF), 3 है। उनका लघुत्तम समापवर्त्य (LCM) _____ है।
1. (a) 122
2. (b) 126
3. (c) 128
4. (d) 124
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 126
The numbers are 3 × 6 = 18 and 3 × 7 = 21 (6 and 7 are co-prime).
LCM = 3 × 6 × 7 = 126.
Answer: 126
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Question 64 · Quant · Plane geometry
In the given figure, ∠ABC = 81° and ∠ACB = 9°. What is the value of ∠BDC?
1. (a) 80°
2. (b) 60°
3. (c) 90°
4. (d) 70°
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दी गई आकृति में ∠ABC = 81° और ∠ACB = 9°। ∠BDC का मान क्या है?
1. (a) 80°
2. (b) 60°
3. (c) 90°
4. (d) 70°
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) 90°
In ΔABC, ∠BAC = 180° − 81° − 9° = 90°.
∠BDC and ∠BAC stand on the same arc BC (in the same segment), so ∠BDC = ∠BAC = 90°.
Answer: 90°
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Question 65 · Quant · Reading numerical charts
The table given below shows the sales turnover of 5 different companies.
Company Sales turnover
E 270
F 230
G 350
H 400
I 300
What is the difference between the sales turnover of companies H and F?
1. (a) 190
2. (b) 170
3. (c) 230
4. (d) 210
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नीचे दी गई तालिका 5 विभिन्न कंपनियो के बिक्री कारोबार को दर्शाती है।
कंपनी बिक्री कारोबार
E 270
F 230
G 350
H 400
I 300
कंपनी H तथा F के बिक्री कारोबार में क्या अंतर है?
1. (a) 190
2. (b) 170
3. (c) 230
4. (d) 210
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 170
H = 400 and F = 230.
Difference = 400 − 230 = 170.
Answer: 170
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Question 66 · Quant · Reading numerical charts
The table given below shows the cost price and selling price of four different items.
Item Cost price Selling price
J 650 750
K 370 450
L 450 650
M 590 650
What is the difference between the average selling price and the average cost price of all the items?
1. (a) 110
2. (b) 140
3. (c) 160
4. (d) 710
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नीचे दी गई तालिका चार विभिन्न वस्तुओ के क्रय मूल्य और विक्रय मूल्य को दर्शाती है।
वस्तु क्रय मूल्य विक्रय मूल्य
J 650 750
K 370 450
L 450 650
M 590 650
सभी वस्तुओ के औसत विक्रय मूल्य तथा औसत क्रय मूल्य के बीच का अंतर क्या है?
1. (a) 110
2. (b) 140
3. (c) 160
4. (d) 710
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) 110
Average SP = (750 + 450 + 650 + 650)/4 = 2500/4 = 625. Average CP = (650 + 370 + 450 + 590)/4 = 2060/4 = 515.
Difference = 625 − 515 = 110.
Answer: 110
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Question 67 · Quant · Area and volume
Find the area of the shaded part of the equilateral triangle of side 6 units shown in the figure below. The circle of radius 1 unit is centred at the midpoint of one side of the triangle.
1. (a) 1/2 (9√3 − 11/7) units²
2. (b) 1/2 (9√3 − 22/7) units²
3. (c) 1/4 (9√3 − 11/7) units²
4. (d) 1/2 (6√3 − 11/7) units²
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निम्न आकृति में दर्शाए गए 6 इकाई भुजा वाले समबाहु त्रिभुज के छायांकित भाग का क्षेत्रफल ज्ञात कीजिए। त्रिज्या 1 इकाई वाला वृत्त त्रिभुज की एक भुजा के मध्य बिंदु पर केन्द्रित है।
1. (a) 1/2 (9√3 − 11/7) इकाई²
2. (b) 1/2 (9√3 − 22/7) इकाई²
3. (c) 1/4 (9√3 − 11/7) इकाई²
4. (d) 1/2 (6√3 − 11/7) इकाई²
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) 1/2 (9√3 − 11/7) units²
The altitude splits the equilateral triangle in half; the left half has area ½ × (√3/4 × 6²) = 9√3/2.
The circle (radius 1) is centred at the foot of the altitude, so the part of it inside the left half is a quarter circle of area π/4 = 11/14 (π = 22/7).
Shaded area = 9√3/2 − 11/14 = ½(9√3 − 11/7) square units.
Answer: 1/2 (9√3 − 11/7) units²
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Question 68 · Quant · Ratio and proportion
Find the mean proportional between 25 and 225.
1. (a) 85
2. (b) 65
3. (c) 25
4. (d) 75
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25 और 225 के बीच मध्यानुपाती ज्ञात कीजिए।
1. (a) 85
2. (b) 65
3. (c) 25
4. (d) 75
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) 75
The mean proportional between a and b is √(ab).
√(25 × 225) = 5 × 15 = 75.
Answer: 75
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Question 69 · Quant · Reading numerical charts
The pie chart given below shows the number of cars sold by 8 different companies. The total number of cars sold by all these 8 companies is 5,000. The number of cars sold by a particular company is shown as a percentage of the total number of cars sold by all these 8 companies.
Company Share of cars sold
P 12%
Q 18%
R 17%
S 13%
T 5%
U 6%
V 9%
W 20%
(Data from the official chart, shown as a table.)
What is the ratio of the total central angle made by sectors R and S to the total central angle made by sectors U and V?
1. (a) 3 : 1
2. (b) 2 : 1
3. (c) 1 : 4
4. (d) 1 : 2
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नीचे दिया गया वृत्त चित्र 8 विभिन्न कंपनियो द्वारा बेची गई कारो की संख्या को दर्शाता है। इन सभी 8 कंपनियो द्वारा बेची गई कार की कुल संख्या 5,000 है। एक विशिष्ट कंपनी द्वारा बेची गई कार की संख्या को इन सभी 8 कंपनियो द्वारा बेची गई कारो की कुल संख्या के प्रतिशत के रूप में दर्शाया गया है।
कंपनी बेची गई कारें (%)
P 12%
Q 18%
R 17%
S 13%
T 5%
U 6%
V 9%
W 20%
सेक्टर R तथा S द्वारा बनाए गए कुल केन्द्रीय कोण का, सेक्टर U तथा V द्वारा बनाए गए कुल केन्द्रीय कोण से अनुपात क्या है?
1. (a) 3 : 1
2. (b) 2 : 1
3. (c) 1 : 4
4. (d) 1 : 2
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 2 : 1
Central angles are proportional to the percentages. R + S = 17% + 13% = 30%; U + V = 6% + 9% = 15%.
Ratio = 30 : 15 = 2 : 1.
Answer: 2 : 1
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Question 70 · Quant · Algebra
If a = −12, b = −6 and c = 18, then what is the value of (2abc)/9?
1. (a) 144
2. (b) 554
3. (c) 288
4. (d) −288
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यदि a = –12, b = –6 तथा c = 18 है, तो (2abc)/9 का मान क्या है?
1. (a) 144
2. (b) 554
3. (c) 288
4. (d) −288
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) 288
abc = (−12)(−6)(18) = 1296.
2abc/9 = 2592/9 = 288.
Answer: 288
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Question 71 · Quant · Commercial arithmetic
A shopkeeper gives a discount of 12% to his customers and still gains a profit of 18%. Find the marked price of an article which costs the shopkeeper Rs.528. (Give your answer to the nearest rupee)
1. (a) Rs.728
2. (b) Rs.695
3. (c) Rs.798
4. (d) Rs.708
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एक दुकानदार अपने ग्राहकों को 12% की छूट देता है और फिर भी 18% का लाभ प्राप्त करता है। एक वस्तु का अंकित मूल्य ज्ञात कीजिए जिसकी क्रय दुकानदार के लिए Rs.528 है। (निकटतम रुपये में अपना उत्तर दीजिए)
1. (a) Rs.728
2. (b) Rs.695
3. (c) Rs.798
4. (d) Rs.708
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) Rs.708
SP = 528 × 118/100 = ₹623.04. SP is 88% of the marked price.
Marked price = 623.04 ÷ 0.88 = ₹708.
Answer: Rs.708
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Question 72 · Quant · Reading numerical charts
The pie chart given below shows the number of boys in 8 schools. The total number of boys in all these 8 schools is 5000. The number of boys in a particular school is shown as a percentage of the total number of boys in all these 8 schools.
School Share of boys
A 26%
B 4%
C 5%
D 25%
E 13%
F 10%
G 9%
H 8%
(Data from the official chart, shown as a table.)
What is the ratio of the total number of boys in B, D and E to the total number of boys in A, C and F?
1. (a) 37 : 57
2. (b) 42 : 41
3. (c) 57 : 38
4. (d) 41 : 42
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नीचे दिया गया वृत्त चित्र 8 स्कूलो में लड़को की संख्या को दर्शाता है। इन सभी 8 स्कूलो में लड़को की कुल संख्या 5000 है। एक विशिष्ट स्कूल में लड़को की संख्या को इन सभी 8 स्कूलो में लड़को की कुल संख्या के प्रतिशत के रूप में दर्शाया गया है।
स्कूल लड़के (%)
A 26%
B 4%
C 5%
D 25%
E 13%
F 10%
G 9%
H 8%
B, D तथा E में लड़को की कुल संख्या का A, C तथा F में लड़को की कुल संख्या से अनुपात क्या है?
1. (a) 37 : 57
2. (b) 42 : 41
3. (c) 57 : 38
4. (d) 41 : 42
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 42 : 41
All schools share the same total, so compare percentages. B + D + E = 4 + 25 + 13 = 42%; A + C + F = 26 + 5 + 10 = 41%.
Ratio = 42 : 41.
Answer: 42 : 41
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Question 73 · Quant · Commercial arithmetic
By selling an article for Rs.33,000, a person makes a profit of 10%. At what price should he sell it to make a profit of 20%?
1. (a) Rs.30,000
2. (b) Rs.35,000
3. (c) Rs.36,000
4. (d) Rs.36,600
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एक वस्तु को Rs.33,000 में बेचने पर एक व्यक्ति को 10% का लाभ होता है। 20% का लाभ प्राप्त करने के लिए उसे इसे किस मूल्य पर बेचना होगा?
1. (a) Rs.30,000
2. (b) Rs.35,000
3. (c) Rs.36,000
4. (d) Rs.36,600
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) Rs.36,000
CP = 33000 ÷ 1.10 = ₹30,000.
For a 20% profit, SP = 30000 × 1.20 = ₹36,000.
Answer: Rs.36,000
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Question 74 · Quant · Averages
A batsman has an average of 58 runs in nine innings of cricket. How many runs must he score in the tenth innings to get an average score of 61?
1. (a) 69
2. (b) 79
3. (c) 100
4. (d) 88
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क्रिकेट की नौ पारियों में एक बल्लेबाज का औसत 58 रन होता है। 61 का औसत स्कोर प्राप्त करने के लिए उसे दसवीं पारी में कितने रन बनाने होंगे?
1. (a) 69
2. (b) 79
3. (c) 100
4. (d) 88
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) 88
Runs in 9 innings = 9 × 58 = 522. For an average of 61 over 10 innings he needs 610 runs.
Runs needed in the 10th innings = 610 − 522 = 88.
Answer: 88
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Question 75 · Quant · Trigonometry
If tan(α + β) = a and tan(α − β) = b, then find the value of tan 2α.
1. (a) (a + b)/(1 + ab)
2. (b) (a − b)/(1 − ab)
3. (c) (a − b)/(1 + ab)
4. (d) (a + b)/(1 − ab)
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यदि tan(α + β) = a, tan(α − β) = b है, तो tan 2α का मान ज्ञात कीजिए।
1. (a) (a + b)/(1 + ab)
2. (b) (a − b)/(1 − ab)
3. (c) (a − b)/(1 + ab)
4. (d) (a + b)/(1 − ab)
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) (a + b)/(1 − ab)
2α = (α + β) + (α − β), so tan 2α = [tan(α + β) + tan(α − β)] / [1 − tan(α + β) tan(α − β)].
tan 2α = (a + b)/(1 − ab).
Answer: (a + b)/(1 − ab)
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English Comprehension

Question 76 · English · Sentence completion
Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence.

They were not able to get the item from the store because it was __________.
1. (a) in vain
2. (b) out of stock
3. (c) on leave
4. (d) in fashion
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) out of stock
“Out of stock” means not available in the store, which explains why the item could not be bought.
“In vain” means without success, “on leave” is used for people, and “in fashion” does not fit.
Answer: out of stock
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Question 77 · English · Vocabulary
In the given sentence, one word may have been incorrectly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word from the given alternatives. If there is no error, select ‘No error’ as your answer.

Decades of enimity between Lomovs and Chubukovs came to an end with the marriage between the two families.
1. (a) enmity
2. (b) enemity
3. (c) No error
4. (d) anaemity
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) enmity
The correct spelling is “enmity” (hostility).
Answer: enmity
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Question 78 · English · Vocabulary
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Inherent
1. (a) Natural
2. (b) Induce
3. (c) extraneous
4. (d) Restricted
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) extraneous
Inherent means existing naturally as an essential part; extraneous means coming from outside, not essential — its opposite.
Answer: extraneous
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Question 79 · English · Sentence improvement
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.

Kranthi loves to swim at the local swimming pool in order that relieve his work stress.
1. (a) No substitution
2. (b) in order which
3. (c) in order as to relieve
4. (d) in order to relieve
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) in order to relieve
Purpose is expressed with “in order to” + base verb: “in order to relieve his work stress”.
Answer: in order to relieve
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Question 80 · English · Vocabulary
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘dwindle’ in the sentence given below.

Rahul advised Neerja to appreciate or motivate her younger brother and not to dwindle or neglect his ideas all the time.
1. (a) deprecate
2. (b) motivate
3. (c) complement
4. (d) neglect
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) complement
In the sentence, “dwindle” is used in the sense of belittling or running down (paired with “neglect”). SSC’s answer is “complement”, intended as the opposite sense (praise/add to).
“Deprecate” and “neglect” are near-synonyms in this context.
Answer: complement
Note: SSC’s provisional key gives “complement”, apparently meaning “compliment” (praise). In the sentence “dwindle or neglect” is contrasted with “appreciate or motivate”, so “motivate” (option 2) can also be argued as the antonym, and “complement” as printed is a misspelling for this sense.
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Question 81 · English · Vocabulary
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Chide
1. (a) Rescue
2. (b) Follow
3. (c) Scold
4. (d) Prevent
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) Scold
To chide is to scold someone mildly for doing something wrong.
Answer: Scold
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Question 82 · English · Sentence organisation
The question below consists of a set of labeled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P. Within an hour, he was in jail.
Q. He made no attempts to hide his identity and even looked directly into the security camera and smiled.
R. On Jan 6, 1995, McArthur Wheeler boldly robbed two banks in broad daylight with no disguise.
S. By 11:00 at night, his picture was all over the news, leading an informant to identify Wheeler to the police.
1. (a) RPSQ
2. (b) PRQS
3. (c) RQSP
4. (d) SPQR
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) RQSP
R introduces the robbery on 6 Jan 1995; Q adds that he did not hide his identity; S says his picture was on the news by 11 pm, leading to identification; P ends with his arrest within an hour.
Order: RQSP.
Answer: RQSP
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Question 83 · English · Sentence improvement
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The bus is now full of passengers, it will leave soon.
1. (a) has to leave
2. (b) is going to leave
3. (c) is leaving
4. (d) leaves
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) is going to leave
When present evidence shows something will happen (the bus is already full), English uses “is going to”: “it is going to leave soon”.
Answer: is going to leave
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Question 84 · English · Vocabulary
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

Isn’t knowledge supposed to make life sweeter and happier?
1. (a) Wisdom
2. (b) Profession
3. (c) Curriculum
4. (d) Superiority
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) Wisdom
Knowledge here means understanding gained through learning; “wisdom” is the closest in meaning.
Answer: Wisdom
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Question 85 · English · Sentence organisation
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

I named the child Ritesh.
1. (a) The child Ritesh is named.
2. (b) The child Ritesh was named.
3. (c) The child is named Ritesh.
4. (d) The child was named Ritesh.
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) The child was named Ritesh.
“Named” is simple past, so the passive uses “was named”, with the object “the child” as subject and the complement “Ritesh” after the verb: “The child was named Ritesh.”
Answer: The child was named Ritesh.
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Question 86 · English · Idioms and phrases
Select the idiom from the given options that gives the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted text in the following sentence.

A village fair is a place that contains many interesting objects. People of all age groups eagerly wait for this.
1. (a) Road to Damascus
2. (b) Aladdin’s cave
3. (c) Ivory tower
4. (d) Jewel in the crown
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Aladdin’s cave
“Aladdin’s cave” is a place full of many interesting or valuable things, like the treasure cave in the story.
Answer: Aladdin’s cave
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Question 87 · English · Grammar and error detection
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The man which was present at the meeting spoke against the chairperson.
1. (a) The man who was present
2. (b) The men which was present
3. (c) The man which were present
4. (d) The man whom was present
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) The man who was present
“Who” is used for a person as the subject of the clause, and “man” is singular with “was”: “The man who was present”.
Answer: The man who was present
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Question 88 · English · Grammar and error detection
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The boy, as well as / his friends, were / absent from the class / when the teacher came.
1. (a) his friends, were
2. (b) when the teacher came
3. (c) The boy, as well as
4. (d) absent from the class
Answer and explanation
Answer: (a) his friends, were
With “as well as”, the verb agrees with the first subject, “The boy” (singular): “The boy, as well as his friends, was absent…”. So “were” is the error.
Answer: his friends, were
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Question 89 · English · Grammar and error detection
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a grammatical error.

He describes the place vivid / that inspired in us / a wish to visit / the same.
1. (a) the same.
2. (b) a wish to visit
3. (c) He describes the place vivid
4. (d) that inspired in us
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) He describes the place vivid
“Describes” is a verb and must be modified by an adverb: “He describes the place vividly”.
Answer: He describes the place vivid
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Question 90 · English · Sentence completion
A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
His heart pounded as he checked his rearview mirror and saw only the dark _______ of highway.
1. (a) emancipation
2. (b) stretch
3. (c) vitality
4. (d) trench
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) stretch
A “stretch” of highway is a continuous length of road, which fits “the dark stretch of highway”.
Answer: stretch
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Question 91 · English · Vocabulary
Select the sentences that contains no spelling errors in the given context.
1. (a) Furrow from the protestors was heard outside the president’s house.
2. (b) Furorow from the protestors was heard outside the president’s house.
3. (c) Furore from the protestors was heard outside the president’s house.
4. (d) Furoroe from the protestors was heard outside the president’s house.
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) Furore from the protestors was heard outside the president’s house.
The correct word is “furore” (an outburst of public anger or excitement). “Furrow” is a groove in the ground.
Answer: Furore from the protestors was heard outside the president’s house.
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Question 92 · English · Sentence organisation
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Genome-wide
P. with metabolites that influence
Q. traits like flavour, disease resistance and texture
R. analysis of each apple enabled
S. identification of genetic markers associated
1. (a) QRPS
2. (b) PQRS
3. (c) QRSP
4. (d) RSPQ
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) RSPQ
“Genome-wide” + R (“analysis of each apple enabled”) + S (“identification of genetic markers associated”) + P (“with metabolites that influence”) + Q (“traits like flavour, disease resistance and texture”).
Order: RSPQ.
Answer: RSPQ
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Question 93 · English · Sentence organisation
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

Where was this pen found by him?
1. (a) Where does he find this pen?
2. (b) Where did he find this pen?
3. (c) Where do he find this pen?
4. (d) Where did he found this pen?
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Where did he find this pen?
“Was found” is simple past passive, so the active uses “did … find”: “Where did he find this pen?”
Option 4 wrongly uses “found” after “did”.
Answer: Where did he find this pen?
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Question 94 · English · Idioms and phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
I must tell you that it all went pear-shaped after you left the meeting in the middle.
1. (a) Turned out fine
2. (b) Became very entertaining
3. (c) Went terribly wrong
4. (d) Became tragic
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) Went terribly wrong
“Go pear-shaped” means to go badly wrong.
Answer: Went terribly wrong
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Question 95 · English · Sentence organisation
Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
She tells me that I am her lucky charm.
1. (a) She says to me, “I am your lucky charm.”
2. (b) She says to me, “You are my lucky charm.”
3. (c) She says to me, “You was my lucky charm.”
4. (d) She said to me, “You are my lucky charm.”
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) She says to me, “You are my lucky charm.”
The reporting verb is present (“tells”), so the tense stays the same; the pronouns change back: “I am her lucky charm” becomes “You are my lucky charm” in her own words.
Option 4 changes the reporting verb to the past.
Answer: She says to me, “You are my lucky charm.”
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Exercise is the (1)_______ of muscles and limbs which is done to (2)_____ a specific outcome. The chief aim of doing exercise is usually (3)_____ fitness. At the end of our (4)____ day, we prefer to (5)____ in leisure activities rather than a workout.
Question 96 · English · Cloze passages
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
1. (a) fluctuation
2. (b) movement
3. (c) motion
4. (d) current
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) movement
Exercise is the “movement” of muscles and limbs; fluctuation and current do not fit, and “motion” is less natural with muscles and limbs.
Answer: movement
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Question 97 · English · Cloze passages
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
1. (a) procure
2. (b) yield
3. (c) attain
4. (d) establish
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) attain
Exercise is done to “attain” (achieve) a specific outcome.
Answer: attain
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Question 98 · English · Cloze passages
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
1. (a) amplifying
2. (b) intensifying
3. (c) enhancing
4. (d) magnifying
Answer and explanation
Answer: (c) enhancing
The aim is usually “enhancing” (improving) fitness; amplifying, intensifying and magnifying suit sound, feelings or size.
Answer: enhancing
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Question 99 · English · Cloze passages
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
1. (a) furious
2. (b) hectic
3. (c) feverish
4. (d) lively
Answer and explanation
Answer: (b) hectic
After a “hectic” (very busy) day we prefer leisure to a workout.
Answer: hectic
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Question 100 · English · Cloze passages
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
1. (a) coddle
2. (b) luxuriate
3. (c) abandon
4. (d) indulge
Answer and explanation
Answer: (d) indulge
“Indulge in” is the right collocation for allowing oneself leisure activities.
Answer: indulge
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कंपनी	बिक्री कारोबार
E	270
F	230
G	350
H	400
I	300

वस्तु	क्रय मूल्य	विक्रय मूल्य
J	650	750
K	370	450
L	450	650
M	590	650

कंपनी	बेची गई कारें (%)
P	12%
Q	18%
R	17%
S	13%
T	5%
U	6%
V	9%
W	20%

स्कूल	लड़के (%)
A	26%
B	4%
C	5%
D	25%
E	13%
F	10%
G	9%
H	8%