Author: Vidhyarthi Darpan

SSC CGL Tier-I 05 March 2020 

Q. 1 Vineet, Rajesh and Kriti have different amounts of money with them. Rajesh has just double the amount of money than Vineet. The total amount of money that Rajesh and Kriti have is ₹147. Kriti has ₹6 more than the amount Vineet has. How much money does Kriti have ? 

A. ₹64 

B. ₹53 

C. ₹50 

D. ₹72 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

Amount of Rajesh = 2×amount of Vineet 

Amount of Kriti = 6 + amount of Vineet —(1) 

Total amount of Rajesh and Kriti = 147 

Amount of Rajesh + amount of Kriti = 147 

2×amount of Vineet + 6 + amount of Vineet = 147 

Amount of Vineet = 141/3 = 47 

From eq (1), 

Amount of Kriti = 6 + 47 = Rs. 53 

∴ The correct answer is option B. 

 

Q. 2 The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded? 

Answer: C. 

 

Q. 3 Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark(?) in the following series. SAT, VEW,YIZ, ? , EUF 

A. BOC. 

B. BUK 

C. FIC. 

D. COD. 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

In the series, middle letter of the letter-cluster is vowels so, 

(S + 3)(A)(T + 3) = VEW 

(V + 3)(E)(W + 3) = YIZ 

(Y + 3)(I)(Z + 3) = BOC. 

(B. + 3)(O)(C. + 3) = EUF 

∴ The correct answer is option A. 

 

Q. 4 Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set. (7, 98, 196) 

A. (15, 190, 380) 

B. (18, 185, 360) 

C. (11, 154, 308) 

D. (20, 267, 520) 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

In (7, 98, 196), 

7×14 = 98 

98×2 = 196 

Similarly, 

In (11, 154, 308), 

11×14 = 154 

154×2 = 308 

∴ The correct answer is option C. 

 

Q. 5 Select the dice that can be formed by folding the given sheet along the lines.

A. Only A. and B. 

B. Only A. 

C. Only B. 

D. Only C. and D. 

Answer: B. 

 

Q. 6 Arrange the following words in the order in which they would appear in an English dictionary. 

1. Category 

2. Caption 

3. Captain 

4. Capsule 

5. Capacity 

A. 5,4,3,1,2 

B. 5,4,3,2,1 

C. 4,5,3,2,1 

D. 5,4,1,3,2 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

Order of the words according to the English dictionary, 

Capacity, Capsule, Captain, Caption, Category 

∴ The correct answer is option B.

 

Q. 7 Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it?

A. 14 

B. 24 

C. 30 

D. 28 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

(299+100)/21 = 399/21 = 19

(296+100)/18 = 396/18 = 14

Similarly,

(348+100)/32 = 448/32 = 14

∴ The correct answer is option A. 

 

Q. 8 Four Letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster. 

A. NRW 

B. PTY 

C. ADL 

D. LPU 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

N + 4 = R + 5 = W 

P + 4 = T + 5 = Y 

A + 3 = D + 8 = L 

L + 4 = P + 5 = U 

∴ The correct answer is option C. 

 

Q. 9 Four words have been given. out of which three are alike in some manner and is different. 

Select the odd word. 

A. Rabies 

B. Schizophrenia 

C. Polio 

D. Measles 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

Except option B, remaining all are the disease which is caused by the virus. 

∴ The correct answer is option B. 

 

Q. 10 Pointing to the photograph of Sanchi, Nitin said, “Her mother’s father’s son’s wife is my mother-in-law’s only daughter”. How is Nitin related to Sanchi’s mother ? 

A. Paternal uncle 

B. Paternal grandfather 

C. Maternal uncle 

D. Brother 

Answer: D. 

Explanation: 

In the diagram, square shows the males, circle shows the females, vertical lines shows the generation, single horizontal lines shows the brother/sister and double horizontal lines shows the couples. 

From the diagram, 

Nitin is the brother of Sanchi’s mother. 

∴ The correct answer is option D. 

 

Q. 11 Which of the following Venn diagram best represents the relationship between the following classes? 

Income tax payers, Employees, Males 

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: B. 

 

Q. 12 ‘Vertebrate’ is related to ‘Monkey’in the same wayas ‘Invertebrate’is related to ‘ ……..’ 

A. Starfish 

B. Snake 

C. Deer 

D. «Frog 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

‘Vertebrate’ is related to ‘Monkey’in the same wayas ‘Invertebrate’is related to ‘starfish’. 

∴ The correct answer is option A. 

 

Q. 13 Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 

4:69:: 11:2 

A. 1029 

B. 198 

C. 176 

D. 1336 

Answer: D. 

Explanation: 

(4)³ + 3 = 64 + 5 = 69 

(11)³ + 3 = 1331 + 5 =1336 

∴ The correct answer is option D. 

 

Q. 14 In a certain code language. ‘CAUGHT’ is coded as ‘326212087’. How will ‘SOLDER’ be coded asin that language? 

A. 2012152358 

B. 1912122359 

C. 1915124359 

D. 1812122459 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

‘CAUGHT’ is coded as ‘326212087’, 

C = 3 

A = 27 – 1 = 26 

U = 21 

G = 27 – 7 =20 

H = 8 

T = 27 – 20 = 7 

Similarly, 

S = 19 

O = 27 – 15 = 12 

L = 12 

D = 27 – 4 = 23 

E = 5 

R = 27 – 18 = 9 

‘SOLDER’ is coded as ‘1912122359’ 

∴ The correct answer is option B. 

 

Q. 15 Which two signs and two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 

11 × 7 ÷ 35 − 64 + 56 = 47

A. + and −; 7 and 11

B. × and ÷; 35 and 11

C. × and ÷; 35 and 56

D. + and −; 35 and 11 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

11 × 7 ÷ 35 − 64 + 56 = 47 

From the option B, 

on changing the sign, 

35 ÷ 7 × 11 − 64 + 56 = 47 

55 – 64 + 56 = 47 

47 = 47 

∴ The correct answer is option B. 

 

Q. 16 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when a mirror is placed on its right side. 

Answer: B. 

 

Q. 17 Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 

AR, CP, ?, GL, IJ, KH 

A. DM 

B. DN 

C. EN 

D. EM 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

(A + 2)(R – 2) = CP 

(C + 2)(P – 2) = EN 

(E + 2)(N – 2) = GL 

(G + 2)(L – 2) = IJ 

(I + 2)(J – 2) = KH 

∴ The correct answer is option C. 

Q. 18 Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 

61, 63, 65, 77, 89, ? , 149, 205 

A. 115 

B. 123 

C. 119 

D. 132 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

61 +(1)² + 1 = 61 + 2 = 63 

63 +(2)² – 2 = 63 + 2 = 65  

65 +(3)² + 3 = 65 + 12 = 77 

77 +(4)² – 4 = 77 + 12 = 89 

89 +(5)² + 5 = 89 + 30 = 119 

119 +(6)² – 6 = 119 + 30 = 149 

149 +(7)² + 7 = 149 + 56 = 205 

∴ The correct answer is option C. 

Q. 19 Four number-pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number-pair that is different from therest 

A. 17:323 

B. 23: 575 

C. 19:475 

D. 11: 143 

Answer: C. 

Explanation:

17 × (17 + 2) = 17 × 19 = 323 

23 × (23 + 2) = 23 × 25 = 575 

19 × (19 + 2) = 19 × 21 = 399 

11 × (11 + 2) = 11 × 13 = 143 

∴ The correct answer is option C. 

Q. 20 Select the figure that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 

Answer: C. 

Q. 21 In a certain code language, ‘SANCTION’ is written as ‘XFSHODIT’. How will ‘PROFOUND’ be written as in that language ? 

A. UWTKJPHJ 

B. UWTKKPIJ 

C. UWTKNQIY 

D. VWUKMPIY 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

S + 5 = X 

A + 5 = F 

N + 5 = S 

C + 5 = H 

T – 5 = O 

I – 5 = D. 

O – 6 = I 

N + 6 = T 

Similarly, 

P + 5 = U 

R + 5 = W 

O + 5 = T 

F + 5 = K 

O – 5 = J 

U – 5 = P 

N – 6 = H 

D + 6 = J 

‘PROFOUND’ is written as ‘UWTKJPHJ’. 

∴ The correct answer is option A. 

Q. 22 Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words. Examination: Invigilator 

A. Election : Observer 

B. Bank : Loan 

C. Film : Comedian 

D. Inspection : Approval 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

Examinations are conducted by the invigilator. 

Similarly, 

Elections are conducted by the observer. 

∴ The correct answer is option A. 

Q. 23 How many triangles are there in the given figure? 

A. 34 

B. 33 

C. 32 

D. 35 

Answer: C. 

Q. 24 Select the option that is embedded in the given figure X (rotation is not allowed). 

Answer: C. 

Q. 25 Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. 

Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the statements. Statements: 

1. Some papers are copies. 

2. No copy is an eraser. 

Conclusions: 

I. Some copies are papers. 

II. Some papers are erasers. 

III. No paper is an eraser. 

A. Only conclusion II and either conclusion I or III follow. 

B. Only conclusions I and II follow. 

C. Only conclusion I and either conclusion II or III follow. 

D. Only conclusions I and III follow. 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

From the Venn diagram, 

Only conclusion I and either conclusion II or III follow 

∴ The correct answer is option C. 

General Awareness 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 26 The Indian Army is set to commission the first batch of women soldiers by year ……. 

A. 2020 

B. 2022 

C. 2021 

D. 2023 

Answer: C. 

Q. 27 Part VIII of the Constitution of India deals with ______. 

A. States 

B. Municipalities 

C. Union Territories 

D. Panchayats 

Answer: C. 

Q. 28 Which of the following is NOT located in Odisha? 

A. Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve 

B. Sambalpur Elephant Reserve 

C. Sonitpur Elephant Reserve 

D. Mahanadi Elephant Reserve 

Answer: C. 

Q. 29 Which of the following is NOT an ore of iron? 

A. Cuprite 

B. Haematite 

C. Magnetite 

D. Siderite 

Answer: A. 

Q. 30 The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was formed by insertion of Article ______ in the Constitution of India. 

A. 328B 

B. 328A 

C. 338A 

D. 338B 

Answer: D. 

Q. 31 

Name the first female amputee to climb Mount Everest. 

A. Premlata Agarwal 

B. Arunima Sinha 

C. Poorna Malavath 

D. Anshu Jamsenpa 

Answer: B. 

Q. 32 Pernicious anaemia is caused by the deficiency of vitamin ……. 

A. B2 

B. B6 

C. B1 

D. B12 

Answer: D. 

Q. 33 India won its ______ successive title at the South Asian Football Federation Women’s Championship in March 2019 

A. fourth 

B. sixth 

C. second 

D. fifth 

Answer: D. 

Q. 34 The excavated remains of ______ found near Patna in Bihar was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in July 2016. 

A. Ashoka Pillar 

B. Ellora Caves 

C. Sanchi Stupa 

D. Nalanda Mahavihara 

Answer: D. 

Q. 35 The headquarters of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are located in 

A. Bengaluru 

B. Mumbai 

C. Kolkata 

D. Delhi 

Answer: B. 

Q. 36 Name the first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. 

A. Arif Mohammad Khan 

B. Bhagat Singh Koshyari 

C. Satya Pal Malik 

D. Girish Chandra Murmu 

Answer: D. 

Q. 37 ______ is also known as the ‘Golden City 

A. Dungarpur 

B. Jodhpur 

C. Bundi 

D. Jaisalmer 

Answer: D. 

Q. 38 The aggregate value of goods and services produced in an economy can be calculated by three methods: income method, expenditure method and ______ method. 

A. product / value added 

B. spending 

C. deposit 

D. lending 

Answer: A. 

Q. 39 ……. renounced his knighthood in protest for Jalianwalla Bagh mass killing 

A. Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy 

B. Rabindranath Tagore 

C. Shivajirao Holkar 

D. Surendranath Banerjee 

Answer: B. 

Q. 40 ‘Dharmaraja (Yudhishthir) Ratha’, ‘Bhima Ratha’, ‘Arjuna Ratha’ and ‘Nakula Sahadeva Ratha’ are four of the Panch Rathas at Mahabalipuram. What is the name of the fifth Ratha? 

A. Bhishma Ratha 

B. Krishna Ratha 

C. Karna Ratha 

D. Draupadi Ratha 

Answer: D. 

Q. 41 The ______ in China is the world’s longest man-made waterway 

A. Suzhou Canal 

B. Kiel Canal 

C. Corinth Canal 

D. Grand Canal 

Answer: D. 

Q. 42 The Gadar (or Ghadar) Party was formed in the year ……. 

A. 1921 

B. 1918 

C. 1915 

D. 1913 

Answer: D. 

Q. 43 Alai-Darwaza, the southern gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Delhi, was constructed by ….. 

A. Mu’izz ad-Din Muhammad Ghori 

B. Ahmad Shāh Durrani 

C. Ala-ud-din Khilji 

D. Muhammad bin Tughlu 

Answer: C. 

Q. 44 The Indus Waters Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan on ……. 

A. 19 September 1960 

B. 12 November 1959 

C. 16 December 1963 

D. 18 October 1969 

Answer: A. 

Q. 45 ______ are homogeneous mixtures of two or more components. 

A. Amalgams 

B. Solutions 

C. Enzymes 

D. Emulsions 

Answer: B. 

Q. 46 The total number of images formed by two mirrors inclined at 120° to each other is …… 

A. 4 

B. 3 

C. 2 

D. 1 

Answer: C. 

Q. 47 Depreciation is an annual allowance for the wear and tear of ………. 

A. work in progress 

B. land 

C. finished goods 

D. capital goods 

Answer: D. 

Q. 48 The Padma Awards are announced around ______ every year. 

A. Republic Day 

B. Sadbhavana Diwas 

C. Independence Day 

D. Hindi Diwas 

Answer: A. 

Q. 49 Which of the following can be used as a catalyst in Hydrogenation reaction? 

A. Barium 

B. Iron 

C. Tungsten 

D. Palladium 

Answer: D. 

Q. 50 The ‘Hyderabad Fund’ had been held by the ______ in the account of the High Commissioner of Pakistan to the UK, Habib Ibrahim Rahimtoola 

A. Bank of England 

B. National Westminster Bank 

C. Butterfield Private Bank 

D. Kingdom Bank 

Answer: B. 

Quantitative Aptitude 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 51 In △ABC, ∠B = 90^∘, If the points D and E are on the side BC such that BD = DE = EC then which of the following is true? 

A. 5AE² = 2AC² + 3AD²

B. 8AE² = 5AC² + 3AD² 

C. 8AE² = 3AC² + 5AD²

D. 5AE² = 3AC² + 2AD²

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

Let the BD, BE and BC. be x, 2x and 3x respectively. 

In △ABD, 

(AD)² = (AB)² + (BD)² 

(AD)² = (AB)² + (x)²  —-(1)

In △ABE,

(AE)² = (AB)² + (BE)² (AE)² = (AB)² + (2x)² 

(AE)² = (AB)² + 4x²    —(2)

In △ABC,

(AC)² = (AB)² + (BC)² 

(AC)² = (AB)² + (3x)² 

(AC)² = (AB)² + 9x² —(3)

Eq(1) multiply by 4, 

4AD² = 4AB² + 4x²   —(4)

Eq(4) – (2), 

4AD² − AE² = 3AB²  —(5)

Eq(1) multiply by 9, 

9AD² = 9AB² + 9x²   —(6)

Eq(6) – (3),

9AD² − AC² = 8AB²  —(7) 

Eq(5) multiply by 8 and Eq(7) multiply by 3, 

32AD² − 8AE² = 24AB² —(8)

27AD² − 3AC² = 24AB² —(9)

From eq(8) and (9), 

32AD² − 8AE² = 27AD² − 3AC² 

8AE² = 5AD² + 3AC² 

Q. 52 When a positive integer is divided by d, the remainder is 15. When ten times of the same number is divided by d. the remainder is 6. The least possible value of d is: 

A. 9 

B. 16 

C. 18 

D. 12 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

When a positive integer is divided by d, the remainder is 15 and When ten times of the same number is divided by d. the remainder is 6. So, 

15 will be also ten times so, 

Remainder = 150 

By the option B) 

When 150 is divided by 16 then remainder will be 6. 

Hence, correct answer is option B) 16. 

Q. 53 Reema sold 48 articles for ₹ 2,160 and suffered a loss of 10%. How many articles should she sell for ₹2,016 to earn a profit of 12%? 

A. 36 

B. 40 

C. 28 

D. 32 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

Selling price of 48 articles when loss of 10% = 2160 

Cost price of 48 articles = 2160 / 90 ×100 = 2400 

Cost price of 1 article = 2400/48 = 50 

Selling price of when profit of 12% = 2016 

Cost price = 2016 / 112 ×100 = 1800 

Number of articles = 1800/50 = 36 

Q. 54 A and B together borrowed a sum of ₹51,750 at an interest rate of 7%p.a. compound interest in such a way that to settle the loan, A paid as much amount after three years as paid by B after 4 years from the day of borrowing. The sum (in ₹) borrowed by B was: 

A. 25,650 

B. 26,750 

C. 25,000 

D. 24,860 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

let A borrow be Rs.x. 

Borrowed by B = 51,750 – x 

compound interest rate(r) = 7% 

Amount paid by A after 3 year = amount paid by B after 4 year 

Amount = principal(1 + r/100)^t

x(1 + 7/100)³ = (51, 750 − x)(1 + 7/100)⁴ 

x = (51, 750 − x) × 107/100 

100x = 5537250 – 107x 

x = 5537250/207 = 26750 

Borrowed by B = 51,750 – x = 51,750 – 26750 = 25000 

Q. 55 is equal to 

A. (x−4)/(x+4)

B. (x+4)/x(4−x)

C. (x+4)/x(x−4)

D. (x+4)/(x−4)

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

Q. 56 The marked price of an item is 25% above its cost price. A shopkeeper sells it, allowing a discount of x % on the marked price. If he incurs a loss of 8%, then the value of x is 

A. 25.6% 

B. 26.8% 

C. 26.4% 

D. 25.2% 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

Let the cost price of an article be 100. 

Marked price = 100 × 125/100 = 125 

Discount = x% 

Loss = 8% 

Selling price = 100 × 92/100 = 92 

Selling price = marked price – discount 

Discount = 125 – 92 = 33 

x% = 33/125×100 = 26.4% 

Q. 57 What x is added to each of 10, 16, 22 and 32, the numbers so obtained in this order are in proportion? What is the mean proportional between the numbers (x + 1) and (3x + 1)? 

A. 12 

B. 9 

C. 15 

D. 10 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

If x is added to each of numbers, the numbers so obtained in this order are in proportion 

so, (10 + x)/(16 + x) = (22 + x)/(32 + x) 

(10 + x)(32 + x) = (16 + x)(22 + x) 

320 + 10x + 32x + x² = 352 + 16x + 22x + x² 

320 + 42x = 352 + 38x 

4x = 32 

x = 8 

(x + 1) = 8 + 1 = 9 

(3x + 1) = 24 + 1 = 25 

Mean proportional = √(9×25) = 15 

Q. 58 What is the value of  

A. 1 

B. 0 

C. 2 

D. -1 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

Q. 59 The average of some numbers is 54.6. If 75% of the numbers are increased by 5.6 each, and the rest are decreased by 8.4 each, then what is the average of the numbers so obtained? 

A. 55.6 

B. 55.8 

C. 56.7 

D. 56.3 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

New average of the numbers = (average + increment/decrements) 

The average of some numbers = 54.6 

75% of the numbers are increased by 5.6 each, and the rest are decreased by 8.4 each so, 

New average of the numbers = 54.6 + (5.6 × 75/100 – 8.4 × 25/100) = 54.6 + 4.2 – 2.1 = 56.7 

Q. 60 Diameter AB of a circle with centre O is produced to a point P such that PO = 16.8 cm. PQR is a secant which intersects the circle at Q and R such that PQ = 12 cm and PR = 19.2 cm.The length of AB (in cm) is : 

A. 14.2 

B. 15.2 

C. 15.8 

D. 14.4 

Answer: D. 

Explanation: 

Q. 61 A boat can go 3.6 km upstream and 5.4 km downstream in 54 minutes, while it can go 5.4 km upstream and 3.6 km downstream in 58.5 minutes. The time (in minutes) taken by the boat in going 10 km downstream is: 

A. 48 

B. 50 

C. 45 

D. 54 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

Let the speed of speed of stream be u and speed of boat in still water be v. 

Speed of boat in upstream = u – v 

Speed of boat in downstream = u + v 

A boat can go 3.6 km upstream and 5.4 km downstream in 54 minutes so, 

Time = distance/speed 

3.6/(u – v) + 5.4/(u + v) = 54/60 

3.6/(u – v) + 5.4/(u + v) = 9/10 

36/(u – v) + 54/(u + v) = 9

4(u + v) + 6(u – v) = u² – v² 

10u – 2v = u² – v² —(1) 

Boat can go 5.4 km upstream and 3.6 km downstream in 58.5 minutes so, 

5.4/(u – v) + 3.6/(u + v) = 58.5/60 

54/(u – v) + 36/(u + v) = 585/60 

6/(u – v) + 4/(u + v) = 13/12

72(u + v) + 48(u – v) = 13(u² – v²) 

120u + 24v = 13(u² – v²) 

Put the value of eq(1), 

120u + 24v = 13 × (10u – 2v) 

120u + 24v = 130u – 26v 

10u = 50v 

u = 5v —(2) 

put the value of u in eq(1), 

50v – 2v = 25v² – v² 

48v = 24v² 

v = 2 

put the value of v in eq(2), 

u = 5 × 2 = 10 

Speed of boat in downstream = u + v = 10 + 2 = 12 

The time taken by the boat in going 10 km downstream = distance/speed = 10/12 hours = 60  × 10/12 = 50 min 

Q. 62 If 5cosθ – 12sinθ = 0, then what is the value of (1 + sinθ + cosθ)/(1-sinθ + cosθ) 

A. 5/4 

B. 3/2 

C. 3/4 

D. 5/2 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

5cosθ – 12sinθ = 0

tan θ =5/12 

We know that tanθ = perpendicular/base 

so, 

By the triplet 5-12-13, 

Hypotenuse = 13 

sin  θ = 5/13 

cos  θ= 12/13 

(1 + sin  θ + cos  θ)/(1 – sin  θ + cos θ) 

= (1 + 5/13 + 12/13)/(1 – 5/13 + 12/13)

= 30/20=3/2

Q. 63 The given table represents the sale (in thousands) of cars by four companies A, B, C and D in six years. Study the table and answer the question that follows. 

The total number of cars sold by companies A in 2017 and C in 2013 is what percentage of the total number of cars sold by all four companies in 2013 and 2016? (correct to one decimal place) 

A. 23.8 

B. 24.2 

C. 25.6 

D. 23.3 

Answer: D. 

Explanation: 

The total number of cars sold by companies A in 2017 and C in 2013 = 52 + 65 = 117 

The total number of cars sold by all four companies in 2013 = 45 + 63 + 65 + 67 = 240 

The total number of cars sold by all four companies in 2016 = 72 + 58 + 70 + 63 = 263 

The total number of cars sold by all four companies in 2013 and 2016 = 240 + 263 = 503 

Required percentage = 117/503 × 100 = 23.26% ~ 23.3% 

Q. 64 If 11sin²θ – cos²θ + 4sin θ – 4 = 0, 0⁰<   θ < 90⁰, then what is the value of (cos 2θ + cot 2θ) / (sec 2θ – tan 2θ)

A. (12+7√3)/6 

B. (12+5√3)/3 

C. (10+5√3)/3 

D. (10+7√3)/6 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

11sin²θ – cos²θ + 4sinθ – 4 = 0 

11sin²θ – (1-sin²θ) + 4sinθ – 4 = 0 

12sin²θ + 4sinθ – 5 = 0 

12sin²θ + 10sinθ –6sinθ – 5 = 0 

2sinθ (6sinθ+5)−1(6sinθ+5)= 0

(2sinθ −1) (6sinθ+5) = 0

For  0⁰<   θ < 90⁰

sinθ= ½

θ = 30⁰

(cos 2θ + cot 2θ) / (sec 2θ – tan 2θ) 

On putting the value of θ, 

Q. 65 If the radius of a right circular cylinder is decreased by 10%, and the height is increased by 20%, then the percentage increase/decrease in its volume is: 

A. increase by 2.8% 

B. decrease by 1.8% 

C. increase by 1.8% 

D. decrease quadrilateral by in 2.8% 

Answer: D. 

Explanation: 

Volume of right circular cylinder = π r²h 

Radius of a right circular cylinder is decreased by 10%, and the height is increased by 20% so, 

r₁ = r × 90/100 = 0.9r 

h₁ = h × 120/100 = 1.2h 

Volume of new right circular cylinder =π r₁²h₁ = π (0.9r)²(1.2h) = 0.972 π r²h 

Decrements in volume = π r²h – 0.972π r²h = 0.028π r²h 

Percentage Decrements in volume = (0.028π r²h)/(π r²h) × 100 = 2.8% 

Q. 66 ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral which sides AD and BC are produced to meet at P, and sides DC and AB meet at Q when produced. If ∠A = 60⁰ and ∠ABC = 72⁰,then ∠PDC – ∠DPC = ? 

A. 24⁰

B. 30⁰ 

C. 36⁰ 

D. 40⁰ 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

In ΔABP, 

∠A + ∠ABC + ∠APB = 180⁰ 

∠APB = 180⁰ – 60⁰ – 72⁰ = 48⁰ 

∠ADC = 180⁰ – ABC = 180⁰ – 72⁰ = 108⁰ 

∠PDC = 180⁰ – ∠ADC = 180⁰ – 108⁰ = 72⁰ 

∠PDC – ∠DPC = 72 – 48 = 24⁰ 

Q. 67 The given table represents the sale (in thousands) of cars by four companies A, B, C and D in six years. Study the table and answer the question that follows. 

The Total number of cars sold by company C in 2018 exceeds the average number of cars sold by company A during 2014 to 2018 by: 

A. 15,000 

B. 14,000 

C. 16,000 

D. 12,000 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

Total number of cars sold by company C. in 2018 = 76000 

Total number of cars sold by company A during 2014 to 2018 = 52000 + 61000 + 72000 + 52000 + 63000 = 300000 

Average number of cars sold by company A during 2014 to 2018 = 300000/5 = 60000 

Required number = 76000 – 60000 = 16000 

Q. 68 A and B spend 60% and 75% of their incomes, respectively. If the savings of A are 20% more than that of B then by what percentage is the income of A less than the income of B? 

A. 15 

B. 20 

C. 10 

D. 25 

Answer: D. 

Explanation: 

Let the income of A. and B. be X and Y respectively. 

Saving of A = X – 60/100 × X = 0.4X 

Saving of B = Y – 75/100 × Y = 0.25Y 

If the savings of A are 20% more than that of B. then, 

Saving of A = 0.25Y × 120/100 = 3Y/10 

0.4X = 3Y/10 

4X = 3Y 

Ratio of income of A. and B. = 3 : 4 

Required percentage = (4 – 3)/4 × 100 = 25% 

Q. 69 The given table represents the sale (in thousands) of cars by four companies A, B, C and in six years. Study the table and answer the question that follows. 

The total number of cars sold by company B. during 2015, 2017 and 2018 is what percentage less than the total number of cars sold by company C. in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018? 

A. 16⅔  

B. 33⅓ 

C. 50 

D. 40 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

The total number of cars sold by company B during 2015, 2017 and 2018 = 60 + 53 + 67 = 180 

The total number of cars sold by company C in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018 = 65 + 66 + 63 + 76 = 270 

Required percentage = (270 – 180)/270 × 100 = 33⅓% 

Q. 70 To complete a certain task, X is 40 % more efficient than Y, and Z is 40% less efficient than Y. Working together, they can complete the task in 21 days. Y and Z together worked for 35 days. The remaining work will be completed by X alone in: 

A. 8 days 

B. 4 days 

C. 6 days 

D. 5 days 

Answer: D. 

Explanation: 

Efficiency of X = 140% of Y = 1.4Y 

Efficiency of Z = 60% of Y = 0.6Y 

Efficiency of X, Y and Z = 1.4 : 1 : 0.6 = 7 : 5 : 3 

They can complete the task in 21 days so, 

Total work = sum of efficiency ratio × times = (7 + 5 + 3) × 21 = 315 

Y and Z together worked for 35 days so, 

Work done by Y and Z = (5 + 3) × 35 = 280 

Remaining work = 315 – 280 = 35 

Remaining work complete by X = work/efficiency = 35/7 = 5 days 

Q. 71 The given table represents the sale (in thousands) of cars by four companies A, B, C and D in six years. Study the table and answer the question that follows. 

What is the ratio of the total number of cars sold by companies A, B and D in 2017 to the total number of cars sold by all four companies in 2018? 

A. 3:4 

B. 6:13 

C. 9:14 

D. 18:23 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

The total number of cars sold by companies A, B and D in 2017 = 52 + 53 + 75 = 180 

The total number of cars sold by all four companies in 2018 = 63 + 67 + 76 + 74 = 280 

The ratio of the total number of cars sold by companies A, B and D in 2017 to the total number of cars sold by all four companies in 2018 = 180 : 280 = 9 : 14 

Q. 72 The value of is: 

A. 4⅓  

B. 5⅚ 

C. 4 ⁵/12 

D. 5 ⁵/12 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

=> 4 ⁵/12 

Q. 73 In ΔPQR, PQ = 24 cm and ∠Q = 58⁰ S and T are the points on side PQ and PR, respectively, such that ∠STR = 122⁰ and If PS = 14 cm and PT = 12 cm, then the length of RT is : 

A. 14.8 cm 

B. 16 cm 

C. 15 cm 

D. 16.4 cm 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

∠PTS + ∠ STR = 180⁰ 

∠PTS = 180 – 122 = 58⁰ 

∠P is a common angle. 

Δ PQR and ∠PTS are similar triangle. SO, 

PT/PQ = PS/PR 

12/24 = 14/PR 

PR = 28 cm 

RT = PR – PT = 28 – 12 = 16 cm 

Q. 74 If then the value of xy is : 

A. 4 

B. 10 

C. 6 

D. 8 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

Q. 75 If 20x² — 30x + 1 = 0, then what is the value of 25x²+1/16x² 

A. 58¾  

B. 53¾ 

C. 53½   

D. 58½ 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

English Comprehension 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 76 Select the correctly spelt word. 

A. Beaureacracy 

B.  Recrutment 

C. Reimbursement 

D. Surveliance 

Answer: C. 

Q. 77 Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

To take the bull by the horns 

A. To speak arrogantly 

B. To murder someone 

C. To surrender to the enemy 

D. To handle difficulties 

Answer: D. 

Q. 78 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. 

A. Although I had a fear of water, I thought it was an important skill I should learn. 

B. However, what I didn’t realize was that it would also make me a more confident person. 

C. I also thought it would be a good exercise that would make me physically stronger. 

D. One of the hardest things I’ve had to do was to learn how to swim. 

A. DCBA 

B. ACDB 

C. DACB 

D. BADC 

Answer: C. 

Q. 79 Select the correctly spelt word 

A. Definition 

B. Competiter 

C. Proliferete 

D. Beneficiery 

Answer: A. 

Q. 80 Select the correct synonym of the given word. 

Erudite 

A. Learned 

B. Strong 

C. Fashionable 

D. Illiterate 

Answer: A. 

Q. 81 Select the passive form of the given sentence. 

They are constructing a residential youth hostel. 

A. A residential youth hostel is constructed by them 

B. A residential youth hostel was constructed by them. 

C. A residential youth hostel has been constructed by them 

D. A residential youth hostel is being constructed by them 

Answer: D. 

Instructions 

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 

Comprehension: 

Drug addiction is the continued use of a particular drug (1)______ harmful consequences. Drug addiction not only affects an individual’s health and relationship, but also (2)______ the society and the environment. Prevention of a particular list of drugs can be possible by (3)______ their sale without a prescription. Drug addicts should be given proper medical treatment and (4)______ facilities. Motivational and awareness camps should be organized to scale down the consumption (5)______ drugs. 

Q. 82 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1 

A. despite of 

B. though 

C. in spite 

D. despite 

Answer: D. 

Q. 83 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2 

A. .imparts 

B. impacts 

C. reflects 

D. reduces 

Answer: B. 

Q. 84 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3 

A. conducting 

B. restricting 

C. performing 

D. promoting 

Answer: B. 

Q. 85 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4 

A. regeneration 

B. resignation 

C. rehabilitation 

D. regression 

Answer: C. 

Q. 86 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5 

A. for 

B. of 

C. from 

D. by 

Answer: B. 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 87 Select the correct antonym of the given word. 

Allure 

A. Revive 

B. Rewind 

C. Repulse 

D. Attract 

Answer: C. 

Q. 88 Select the word which means the same as the groups of words given. 

A. long and aggressive speech 

A. Harangue 

B. Eloquence 

C. Prologue 

D. Discussion 

Answer: A. 

Q. 89 Select the word which means the same as the groups of words given. 

The school or college in which one has been educated 

A. Alma mater 

B. Alumni 

C. Graduate 

D. Mentor 

Answer: A. 

Q. 90 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. 

A. During the celebration, many people display a set of ornamental dolls known as ‘Hina’ dolls. 

B. Hinamatsuri is a celebration of the girls in Japan wishing them a bright future. 

C. These royal-looking dolls are dressed in the clothing of the Heian period. 

D. These dolls represent the Emperor, Empress and other royal representatives. 

A. CDBA 

B. ACBD 

C. DBAC 

D. BADC 

Answer: D. 

Q. 91 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. 

The old man did not wanted to eat any food. 

A. to eat 

B. did not wanted 

C. any food 

D. The old man 

Answer: B. 

Q. 92 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. 

All students should express their ______ views in the group discussion without any fear 

A. outspoken 

B. guarded 

C. candid 

D. secluded 

Answer: C. 

Q. 93 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. 

All his endeavors to win his teacher’s favour proved ______ and did not bring the desired results. 

A. perpetual 

B. futile 

C. apparent 

D. prosperous 

Answer: B. 

Q. 94 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. 

No least than fifty participants were present for the singing competition. 

A. No least than 

B. the singing competition 

C. fifty participants wer 

D. present for 

Answer: A. 

Q. 95 Select the correct antonym of the given word. 

Bizarre 

A. Strange 

B. Usual 

C. Happy 

D. Weird 

Answer: B. 

Q. 96 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. 

Many of a students were not shortlisted for the personal interview 

A. No improvement 

B. Many of students 

C. The many student 

D. Many of the students 

Answer: D. 

Q. 97 Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

To flog a dead horse 

A. To waste the efforts 

B. To accept the challenge 

C. To complete the work 

D. To make the best use of resources 

Answer: A. 

Q. 98 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. 

When I was working in a software company, it was mandatory to register my legally as an authorized software developer. 

A. register me legal 

B. register myself legally 

C. register mine legally 

D. No improvement 

Answer: B. 

Q. 99 Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. 

“Hello”, he said to his friend. “What can I do for you?”” 

A. He said hello and asked his friend what can do for him 

B. He asked and greeted his friend that what he can do for him 

C. He greeted his friend and asked what he could do for him 

D. He told hello and asked his friend what he could do for him 

Answer: C. 

Q. 100 Select the correct synonym of the given word. 

Violent 

A. Kind 

B. Mild 

C. Calm 

D. Aggressive 

Answer: D. 

SSC CGL Tier-I Exam 05 March 2020

Q. 1 Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number. 

72 : 108 :: 84 : ? :: 102 : 153 

A. 144 

B. 126 

C. 117 

D. 135 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

72 + 72/2 = 72 + 36 = 108 

102 + 102/2 = 102 + 51 = 153 

Similarly, 

84 + 84/2 = 84 + 42 = 126 

∴ The correct answer is option B. 

 

Q. 2 Shaan has a total of ₹5,500 with him. He buys product ‘Z’ at ₹5,000 from this sum and then sells it to another person, thus making a profit of 15% onit. With all the money he has now, he buys product ‘X’ and then sells it to another person making a profit of 25% onit. What is the total money Shaan has now? 

A. ₹7,812.50 

B. ₹7,815.50 

C. ₹6,325.50 

D. ₹7,187.50 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

Cost price of product ‘Z’ = 5000 

Profit = 15% 

Selling price = 5000×115/100= 5750 

Cost price of product ‘X’ = 5750 + 500 = 6250 

Profit = 25% 

Selling price = 6250×125/100 = 7812.5 

Shaan has rs. 7812.5. 

∴ The correct answer is option A. 

 

Q. 3 Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

Answer: B. 

Q. 4 Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. aYd, fTi, kOn, pJs, ? 

A. VeX 

B. uEw 

C. uFw 

D. uEx 

Answer: D. 

Explanation: 

so, next letter-cluster is ‘uJx’. 

∴ The correct answer is option D. 

Q. 5 Four Letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster. 

A. TVW 

B. FHJ 

C. LNP 

D. DFH 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

Except option A. remaining all options have the difference of 1 in each letter. 

So, ‘TVW’ is odd. 

∴ The correct answer is option A. 

Q. 6 Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words. 

Blunder : Error 

A. Euphoria : Happiness 

B. War : Peace 

C. Speak : Hear 

D. Anger : Rage 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

Blunder is similar to error. 

Similarly, 

Euphoria is similar to happiness. 

∴ The correct answer is option A. 

Q. 7 Arrange the following in a logical sequence from small to big. 

1. Crocodile 

2. Lizard 

3. Whale 

4. Housefly 

5. Monkey 

A. 4, 3, 2, 1, 5 

B. 3, 5, 4, 1, 2 

C. 4, 2, 5, 1, 3 

D. 4, 5, 2, 1, 3 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

Sequence from small to big, 

Housefly, Lizard, Monkey, Crocodile, Whale 

∴ The correct answer is option C. 

Q. 8 Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Select the odd word. 

A. Plenty 

B. Indigence 

C. Destitution 

D. Penury 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

Except the ‘Plenty’ remaining all have similar meaning. 

∴ The correct answer is option A. 

Q. 9 Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set. 

(13, 65, 117) 

A. (15, 75, 135) 

B. (12, 55, 109) 

C. (14, 70, 127) 

D. (17, 85, 163) 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

13×5 = 65 

13×9 = 117 

Similarly, 

15×5 = 75 

15×9 = 135 

∴ The correct answer is option A. 

Q. 10 Four positions of the same dice are shown. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing ‘3’.

A. 4 

B. 5 

C. 6 

D. 2 

Answer: B. 

Q. 11 Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the statements. 

Statements: 

1. All parakeets are cuckoos. 

2. All cuckoos are rabbits. 

3. All rabbits are snakes. 

Conclusions: 

I. All parakeets are snakes. 

II. All snakes are cuckoos. 

III. All rabbits are parakeets. 

IV. All cuckoos are snakes. 

A. Only conclusions II and III follow. 

B. Only conclusions I and II follow. 

C. Only conclusions I and IV follow. 

D. All the conclusions follow. 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

From the Venn diagram, 

Only conclusions I and IV follow. 

∴ The correct answer is option C. 

Q. 12 Four number-pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number-pair that is different. 

A. 169-197 

B. 121-145 

C. 289-325 

D. 225-241 

Answer: D. 

Explanation: 

In 169 – 197, 

  (13)² = 169 

(14)² + 1 = 196 + 1 = 197

In 121-145, 

(11)² = 121 

(12)² + 1 = 144 + 1 = 145 

In 289-325, 

(17)² = 289 

(18)² + 1 = 324 + 1 = 325 

In 225-241 

(15)²  = 225 

(16)² − 15 = 256 – 15 = 241 

∴The correct answer is option D. 

Q. 13 If each letter of the English alphabet is assigned an odd numerical value in increasing order, such as A = 1, B = 3 and so on, then what will be the code of HONEY? 

A. 132725747 

B. 152927949 

C. 132725745 

D. 152927947 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

H = 8 + 7 = 15 

O = 15 + 14 = 29 

N = 14 + 13 = 27 

E = 4 + 5 = 9 

Y = 25 + 24 = 49 

So, Code for ‘HONEY” = 152927949 

∴ The correct answer is option B. 

Q. 14 Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 

40, 37, 43, 34, 46, ? 

A. 31 

B. 41 

C. 51 

D. 61 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

The series follows the pattern as, 

40 – 3 = 37 

37 + 6 = 43 

43 – 9 = 34 

34 + 12 = 46 

46 – 15 = 31 

∴ The correct answer is option A. 

Q. 15 Which of the option figures is the exact mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is held at the right side?

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: D. 

Q. 16 Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Ministers : Council :: Sailors : ? 

A. Sea 

B. Ship 

C. Captain 

D. Crew 

Answer: D. 

Explanation: 

As ministers is related to council similarly, 

Sailors are related to crew. 

∴ The correct answer is option D. 

Q. 17 The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded? 

Answer: B. 

Q. 18 

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 

A. 7 

B. 8 

C. 9 

D. 6 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

(10×14) ÷ 35 = 140/35 = 4 

(15 ×5) ÷ 25= 75/25 = 3 

(14 ×6) ÷ 12 = 84/12 = 7 

(18 ×8) ÷ 16= 144/16 = 9 

∴ The correct answer is option C. 

Q. 19 How many triangles are present in the given figure? 

A. 22 

B. 20 

C. 23 

D. 21 

Answer: C. 

Q. 20 There is a family of five members: K, L, M,N and O. Among them,there is one married couple. O is unmarried and is the brother of K. is the sister of O. M is the only married female and the mother of N. L and O are the only males in the group. Who is the father of K? 

A. O 

B. L 

C. M 

D. K 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

In the diagram, circle shows the female, the square shows the male, vertical line son the generation, horizontal line shows the brother/sister and double horizontal lines show the couple. 

From the diagram, L is the father of K. 

∴ The correct answer is option B. 

Q. 21 Select the figure that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 

Answer: C. 

Q. 22 In the given Venn diagram,the triangle represents students playing table tennis, the rectangle represents students playing badminton, the circle represents female students, and the pentagon represents students playing football. The numbers given in the diagram represent the number of persons in that particular category. 

How many female students play both table tennis and badminton? 

A. 22 

B. 18 

C. 7 

D. 9 

Answer: C. 

Q. 23 The two given expressions on both the side of the ‘=’ sign will have the same value if two numbers from either side or both side are interchanged. Select the correct numbers to be interchanged from the given options. 

3 + 5 × 4 − 24 ÷ 3 = 7 × 4 − 3 + 36 ÷ 6 

A. 6, 3 

B. 5, 7 

C. 4, 7 

D. 24, 36 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

3 + 5 × 4 − 24 ÷ 3 = 7 × 4 − 3 + 36 ÷ 6 

From option B, 

On interchanging 5 and 7, 

3 + 7 × 4 − 24 ÷ 3 = 5 × 4 − 3 + 36 ÷ 6 

3 + 28 − 8 = 20 − 3 + 6 

23 = 23 

∴ The correct answer is option B. 

Q. 24 Select the set of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given letter series will complete the series.

f_hg_fh_gf_hg_fh_g 

A. f, g, h, f, g, h 

B. g, h, f, g, h, f 

C. g, f, g, f, h, f 

D. h, f, g, h, f, g 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

Sequence, 

fghghf/hfgfgh/ghfhfg 

∴ The correct answer is option B. 

Q. 25 In certain code languages. U is written as C, K is written as H, L is written as U, N is written as E, S is written as L, E is written as K, and C. is written as N. How will ‘KNUCKLES’ be written as in that language? 

A. KECNKUHL 

B. CHUECKN 

C. HECNHUKL 

D. HECNHULK 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

‘KNUCKLES’ is written as ‘HECNHUKL’. 

∴ The correct answer is option C. 

General Awareness 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 26 Pongal festival is celebrated for four days in Tamil Nadu. What is the fourth day of Pongal called? 

A. Thai Pongal 

B. Kaanum Pongal 

C. Bhogi Pongal 

D. Mattu Pongal 

Answer: B. 

Q. 27 Name the law in Physics which states that equal volume of all gases under the same conditions of temperature and pressure contain equal number of molecules. 

A. Avogadro’s Law 

B. Boyles’s Law 

C. Charles’s Law 

D. Ohm’s Law 

Answer: A. 

Q. 28 Which of the following rivers flows through Tiruttani a famous pilgrimage place of South India? 

A. Nandi 

B. Kaveri 

C. Palar 

D. Vaigai 

Answer: A. 

Q. 29 In which year was the Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II ? 

A. 1800 

B. 1734 

C. 1805 

D. 1780 

Answer: B. 

Q. 30 As per the government rules, how much percentage of advance tax needs to be paid by 15th June by an individual who is liable to pay advance tax? 

A. 10% 

B. 25% 

C. 15% 

D. 30% 

Answer: C. 

Q. 31 Which dynasty built the pancha rathas of Mahabalipuram? 

A. Satavahana 

B. Pallava 

C. Chola 

D. Chera 

Answer: B. 

Q. 32 In which of the following locations was the Quit India Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942? 

A. August Kranti Maidan 

B. Shivaji Park 

C. Pragati Maidan 

D. Jallianwala Bagh 

Answer: A. 

Q. 33 What was the theme of the 107th Indian Science Congress held in Bengaluru? 

A. Science and Technology: Rural Development 

B. Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology 

C. Future India : Science and Technology 

D. Science and Technology for National Development 

Answer: A. 

Q. 34 The researchers of which academic institution employed the nanoscale phenomenon called ‘Electrokinetic streaming potential’ to harvest energy from flowing water on a small scale like water flowing through household water taps? 

A. IIT Guwahati 

B. IIT Delhi 

C. IIT Bombay 

D. IIT Madras 

Answer: A. 

Q. 35 In January 2020, B Sai Deepak set a Guinness World Record for most side lunges in 60 seconds. How many lunges did he do? 

A. 50 

B. 40 

C. 30 

D. 59 

Answer: D. 

Q. 36 Which National Park among the following is the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalayan sub-region? 

A. Jim Corbett National Park 

B. Namdapha National Park 

C. Keibul Lamjao National Park 

D. Bandipur National Park 

Answer: B. 

Q. 37 Chiropody is a branch of science related to which part of the body? 

A. Liver 

B. Kidney 

C. Feet 

D. Lungs 

Answer: C. 

Q. 38 G. Babita Rayudu took charge as an Executive Director for which of the following organisations in January 2020? 

A. The Securities and Exchange Board of India 

B. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India 

C. Small Industries Development Bank of India 

D. Bombay Stock Exchange 

Answer: A. 

Q. 39 Which is the first Indian company to hit the ₹10 lakh crore mark in market capitalisation? 

A. HDFC. Bank 

B. ICICI Bank 

C. Tata Consultancy Services 

D. Reliance Industries 

Answer: D. 

Q. 40 The 23rd National Youth Festival (NYF) 2020 was celebrated in Lucknow to commemorate the birth anniversary of ______. 

A. Jawaharlal Nehru 

B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 

C. Swami Vivekananda 

D. Mahatma Gandhi 

Answer: C. 

Q. 41 The Indian Railways has integrated its helpline numbers into a single number. What is the number? 

A. 139 

B. 145 

C. 150 

D. 160 

Answer: A. 

Q. 42 The police of which state was honoured with the President’s Colours award in December 2019? 

A. Maharashtra 

B. Kerala 

C. Tamil Nadu 

D. Gujarat 

Answer: D. 

Q. 43 In which year was the Currency Building in the BBD. Bagh or Dalhousie area of Kolkata constructed? 

A. 1833 

B. 1910 

C. 1850 

D. 1900 

Answer: A. 

Q. 44 In terms of area, which state has the largest forest cover in India? 

A. Maharashtra 

B. Odisha 

C. Madhya Pradesh 

D. Kerala 

Answer: C. 

Q. 45 VISHWAS, which is a major e-governance initiative launched by the government in January 2020, is the acronym for which of the following? 

A. Video Interface and State Wide Advanced Security 

B. Video Integration and System Wide Advanced Security 

C. Video Integration and State Wide Advanced Security 

D. Video Integration and State Wide Advanced System 

Answer: C. 

Q. 46 What is the colour of the light emitted by the Sun? 

A. Red 

B. White 

C. Orange 

D. Yellow 

Answer: B. 

Q. 47 The famous 11-day long ‘Dhanu Jatra’, considered as the largest open-air theatre of the world is celebrated in which state? 

A. Meghalaya 

B. Assam 

C. Odisha 

D. Manipur 

Answer: C. 

Q. 48 Which district has been awarded the Plastic Waste Management Award – 2020 for being the best district of India in the plastic waste management category during Swachhta Hi Seva 2019? 

A. Hojai 

B. Majuli 

C. Dibrugarh 

D. Jorhat 

Answer: C. 

Q. 49 Jasprit Bumrah has been selected to receive which of the following awards for his performance in international cricket in the 2018- 19 season? 

A. C.K. Nayudu 

B. Polly Umrigar 

C. M.A. Chidambaram 

D. Madhavrao Scindia 

Answer: B. 

Q. 50 Ishwar Sharma has been honoured with the Global Child Prodigy Award 2020. What is this award associated with? 

A. Sports 

B. Yoga 

C. Science 

D. Literature 

Answer: B. 

Quantitative Aptitude 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 51 In an examination in which the full marks were 500, A scored 25% more marks than B, B scored 60% more marks than C and C scored 20% less marks than D. If A scored 80% marks, then the percentage of marks obtained by is: 

A. 65% 

B. 60% 

C. 50% 

D. 54% 

Answer: C. 

Q. 52 The given table represents the exports (in ₹crores) of four items A, B, C and D over a period of six years. Study the table and answer the question that follows. 

In which year, the exports of item D were 1.4 times the average exports of item B during six years? 

A. 2013 

B. 2012 

C. 2011 

D. 2014 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

Average exports of item B. during six years ={128 + 134 + 138 + 169 + 182 + 209}/6 

(Average = sum of the terms/no. of terms) 

= 960/6 = 160 

1.4 times the average exports of item B. during six years = 1.4×160 = 224 

In 2013, the exports of item D were 1.4 times the average exports of item B during six years. 

Q. 53 If x² − 2√5x + 1 = 0, then what is the value of x⁵ + ¹/x⁵? 

A. 610√5

B. 406√5

C. 408√5

D. 612√5

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

x² − 2√5x + 1 = 0 Divide by x, 

x − 2√5 + ¹/x = 0 

x + ¹/x = 2√5  —(1)

(x +¹/x)²  = (2√5)²

x² + (¹/x)² + 2 = 20

x² + (¹/x)² = 18 —-(2)

From eq(1), 

(x +¹/x)³  = (2√5)³

x³ + (¹/x)³ + 3(x +¹/x) = 40√5

x³ + (¹/x)³ = 40√5 – 3(2√5)

x³ + (¹/x)³ = 34√5

From eq(2) and (3), 

{x² + (¹/x)²}{x³ + (¹/x)³}=(18) (34√5)

x⁵ + ¹/x + x +  ¹/x⁵ = 612√5

x⁵ + ¹/x⁵ = 612√5 – 2√5 = 610√5

Q. 54 Sudha sold an article to Renu for ₹576 at a loss of 20%. Renu spent a sum of ₹224 on its transportation and sold it to Raghu at a price which would have given Sudha profit of 24%. The percentage of gain for Renu is: 

A. 13.2% 

B. 10.5% 

C. 12.9% 

D. 11.6% 

Answer: D. 

Explanation: 

Cost price for Sudha = 576/80 ×100 = 720 

Cost price for Renu = 576 

Final cost price for Renu = 576 + 224 = 800 

Selling price for Renu = 24% profit of sudha 

= 720 × 124/100 = 892.8 

Profit for Renu = 892.8 -800 = 92.8 

The percentage of gain for Renu = 92.8 / 800 ×100 = 11.6% 

Q. 55 If the nine-digit number 708x6y8z9 is divisible by 99, then what is the value of x + y + z? 

A. 5 

B. 27 

C. 16 

D. 9 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

To be divisible by 99, the number has to be divisible by 11 and 9 both. 

For divisibility by 11, 

7 + 8 + 6 + 8 + 9 – 0 + x + y + z 

(38 – x + y + z) has to be divisible by 11. 

For divisibility by 9, 

(38 + x + y + z) has to be divisible by 9. 

By option C), 

x + y + z = 16 

(38 – x + y + z) = 38 – 16 = 22 is divisible by 11. 

(38 + x + y + z) = 38 + 16 = 54 is divisible by 9. 

Q. 56 The ratio of the ages ofA. and B, 8 years ago, was 2 : 3. Four years ago,the ratio of their ages was 5 : 7. What will be the ratio of their ages 8 years from now? 

A. 4 : 5 

B. 5 : 6 

C. 7 : 8 

D. 3 : 4 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

8 years ago the ratio of the ages of A and B = 2 : 3 

Let the 8 years ago ages of A and B be 2x and 3x respectively. 

4 years age of A = 2x + 4 

4 years age of B = 3x + 4 

Four years ago,the ratio of their ages = 5 : 7 

(2x+4)/(3x+4) = 5/7

14x + 28 = 15x + 20 

x = 8 

8 years from now, Age of A = 2x + 16 = 2×8 + 16 = 32 

8 years from now, Age of B = 3x + 16 = 3×8 + 16 = 40 

Ratio of their ages 8 years from now = 32 : 40 = 4 : 5 

Instructions 

The given table represents the exports (in ₹crores) of four items A, B, C and D over a period of six years. Study the table and answer the question that follows. 

Q. 57 The total exports of item A. from 2012 to 2014 is what percentage less than the total exports of all the four items in 2015? (Correct to one decimal place) 

A. 16.7% 

B. 15.2% 

C. 14.3% 

D. 13.8% 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

The total exports of item A. from 2012 to 2014 = 225 + 370 + 425 = 1020 

The total exports of all the four items in 2015 = 400 + 209 + 306 + 275 = 1190 

Required percentage =(1190−1020)/ 1190×100 =170/ 1190×100 

= 14.28%≈14.3% 

Q. 58 What is the ratio of the total exports of item A in 2014 and 2015 to the total exports of item C in 2011 and 2015? 

A. 7 : 5 

B. 3 : 2 

C. 4 : 3 

D. 5 : 4 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

Total exports of item A. in 2014 and 2015 = 425 + 400 = 825 

Total exports of item C. in 2011 and 2015 = 244 + 306 = 550 

Ratio of the total exports of item A. in 2014 and 2015 to the total exports of item C. in 2011 and 2015 = 825 : 550 = 3 : 2 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 59 The average of 24 numbers is 56. The average of the first 10 numbers is 71.7 and that of the next 11 numbers is 42. The next three ½ :⅓ :⁵/₁₂ numbers (i.e. 22nd , 23nd, and 24th ) are in the ratio . What is the average of the numbers 22nd and  24th ? 

A. 58 

B. 49.5 

C. 55 

D. 60.5 

Answer: D. 

Explanation: 

The average of 24 numbers = 56 

Sum of the numbers = 56×24 = 1344 

The average of the first 10 numbers = 71.7 

Sum of the first 10 numbers = 71.7×10 = 717 

The average of the next 11 numbers = 42 

Sum of the next 11 numbers = 42×11 = 462 

Ratio of the next three numbers (i.e.22nd , 23nd, and 24th ) = ½ :⅓ :⁵/₁₂

Sum of next three numbers (i.e., and ) = 1344 – 717 – 462 = 165 

Q. 60 If , then what is the value of (P ÷ Q) × R? 

A. 2(x² + y²)

B. x² + y²

C. 4xy

D. 2xy 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

(P ÷ Q) × R 

Q. 61 A shopkeeper bought 80 kg of rice at a discount of 10%. Besides 1 kg rice was offered free to him on the purchase of every 20 kg rice. If he sells the rice at the marked price, his profit percentage will be: 

A. 16⅔%

B. 15⅓ % 

C. 15³/₇ %

D. 14²/₇ %

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

Let the Price of 1 kg rice be Rs.1. 

Total rice bought = 80 kg 

He offered 1 kg rice free on the purchase of every 20 kg rice. Free rice = 80/20 = 4 kg 

Rate of 80 kg rice = Rs.80 

Discount = 10% 

Cost price of rice for shopkeeper = 80×90/100= Rs.72 Selling price of rice for shopkeeper = 80 + 4 = Rs.84 Profit = 84 – 72 = Rs. 12 

 Profit percentage = 12/72×100 =16⅔  % 

Q. 62 D is the mid point of side BC of △ABC. Point E lies on AC such that CE =⅓AC. BE and AD. intersect at G. What is AG/GD? 

A. 5 : 2 

B. 8 : 3 

C. 3 : 1 

D. 4 : 1 

Answer: D. 

Explanation: 

D is mid point of BC. 

To apply the mid poingt theorem in ADM, 

Q. 63 Two chords AB and CD of a circle with centre O intersect each other at P. If ∠BOC = 70^∘ and ∠AOD = 100^∘, then ∠APC is: 

A. 95^∘

B. 70^∘

C. 65^∘

D. 55^∘

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

Q. 64 A train takes hours less for a journey of 300 km, if its speed is increased by 20 km/h from its usual speed. How much time will it take to cover a distance of 192 km at its usual speed? 

A. 3 hours 

B. 2.4 hours 

C. 4.8 hours 

D. 6 hours 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

Let the usual speed of the train be x km/hr. 

Distance = 300 km 

Time = 2½  hours = 5/2 hr = 2.5 hr 

Time = distance/speed 

According to question, 

300/x – 300(x + 20) = 2.5 

(x + 20)×120 – 120x = x(x + 20) 

120x + 2400 – 120x = x² + 20x 

x² + 20x – 2400 = 0 

x² + 60x – 40x – 2400 = 0 

x(x + 60) – 40(x + 60) = 0 

(x + 60)(x- 40) = 0

x = 40 

Distance = 192 km 

Time taken to cover distance by usually speed = 192/40 = 4.8 hours 

Q. 65 If 12cos²θ−2sin²θ+3cosθ=3, 0^∘<θ<90^∘, then what is the value of (cosecθ + secθ)/(tanθ + cotθ)? 

A. (4 +√3)/4 

B. (1 +2√2)/2 

C. (1 +√3)/2 

D. (2 +√3)/4 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

12cos²θ−2sin²θ+3cosθ=3 

12cos²θ−2(1-cos²θ)+3cosθ=3 

14cos²θ+3cosθ=5

Put the value of θ = 60^∘, 

14cos² 60^∘+3cos 60^∘=5 

14×1/2 + 3 ×1/2 = 5 

5 = 5 

L.H.S. = R.H.S. 

Q. 66 If 16a⁴ + 36a²b² + 81b⁴ = 91 and 4a² + 9b² – 6ab = 13, then what is the value of 3ab? 

A. 3/2 

B. -3 

C. 3/2 

D. 5 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

4a² + 9b² – 6ab = 13 

(4a² + 9b² – 6ab)² = (13)² 

[(a + b + c)² = a² + b² + c² + 2(ab + bc + ac) ]

(4a²)² + (9b²)² + (6ab)² +2(4a².9b² – 9b².6ab – 6ab.4a²) = 169 

16a⁴ + 36a²b² + 81b^4 + 2(36a²b² – 54ab³ – 24a³b) = 169

91 + 2(36a²b² – 54ab³ – 24a³b) = 169 

36a²b² – 54ab³ – 24a²b = (169 – 91)/2 

36a²b² – 54ab³ – 24a³b = 39 

6ab(6ab – 9b² – 4a²) = 39

6ab(-13) = 39

6ab = -3 

3ab = -3/2 

Q. 67 In ΔABC, ∠C = 90^∘, AC= 5 cm and BC = 12 cm. The bisector of ∠A meets BC at D. What is the length of AD? 

A. 2/3√13 cm

B. 4/3√13 cm 

C. 2√13 cm 

D. (5√13)/3 cm 

Answer: D. 

Explanation: 

By the Pythagoras theorem, 

(AB)² = (AC)² + (BC)² 

(AB)² = (5)² + (12)² 

(AB)² = (5)² + (12)² 

(AB)² = 25 + 144 

AB = 13 cm 

By angle bisector theorem, 

(AB/BD) = AC/CD

Let CD be x cm. 

13/(12 – x) = 5/x 

13x = 60 – 5x 

x = 60/18 = 10/3 

In ΔACD, 

(AD)² = (AC)² + (CD)² 

(AD)² = (5)² + (10/3)² 

(AD)² = 25 +100/9 

(AD)² = 325/9

AD = 5√13/3 

Q. 68 The value of is: 

A. 3/4 

B. 2/3 

C. 1/2 

D. 1 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

Q. 69 Sides AB and DC of cyclic quadrilateral ABCD are produced to meet at E, and sides AD and BC are produced to meet at F. If ∠BAD = 102^∘ and ∠BEC = 38^∘ then the difference between ∠ADC and ∠AFB is: 

A. 21^∘ 

B. 31^∘

C. 22^∘ 

D. 23^∘ 

Answer: C. 

Explanation: 

In ΔADE, 

∠ADE=180^∘  − (∠AED + ∠EAD) 

= 180^∘ − (38^∘ + 102^∘) 

= 40^∘ 

⇒∠ADC = 40^∘ 

square ABCD. is a cyclic quadrilateral. 

∴∠DCB + ∠DAB=180^∘ 

⇒∠DCB = 180 − ∠DAB 

∠DCB = 180^∘ − 102^∘ 

∠DCB = 78^∘

In ΔDFC, 

∠DFC=180^∘ – (∠FDC+∠FCD) 

∠DFC = 180^∘ − (40^∘ + 78^∘) 

∠DFC = 180^∘ − 118^∘ 

∠DFC = 62^∘ 

∠AFB = ∠DFC = 62^∘ 

Difference between ∠BAD and ∠AFB = 62^∘ – 40^∘ = 22^∘ 

Q. 70 If 5sinθ = 4, then the value of (secθ+4cotθ)/(4tanθ – 5cosθ) is: 

A. 3/2 

B. 1 

C. 5/4 

D. 2 

Answer: D. 

Explanation: 

5sinθ = 4 

sinθ = 4/5 

Perpendicular / hypotenuses = 4/5

By triplet 3-4-5, 

Base = 3 

cosθ = base/hypotenuses = 3/5

tanθ = perpendicular/base = 4/3 

(secθ + 4cotθ)/(4tanθ – 5cosθ) 

= (1/cosθ + 4/tanθ)/(4tanθ – 5cosθ) 

= [1/(3/5) + 4/(4/3)]/[4(4/3) – 5(3/5)]

= [(5/3)+5) / {4×(4/3) – 5×(3/5)}] 

= [(14/3) / {(16/3) – 3)}] 

= 14/7 = 2 

Q. 71 The diagonal of a square A is (a + b) units. What is the area (in square units) of the square drawn on the diagonal of square B whose area is twice the area of A? 

A. (a + b)² 

B. 4(a + b)² 

C. 8(a + b)² 

D. 2(a + b)² 

Answer: D. 

Explanation: 

Area of square A = (diagonal)²/2 = (a + b)²/2

Area of square B = 2 × area of square A = 2 × (a + b)² /2 = (a + b)²

Side of B = a + b 

Diagonal of B = √(2side) = √2(a + b) 

Area (in square units) of the square drawn on the diagonal of square B = (side)² = {√2(a+b)}² = 2(a + b)²

Q. 72 The given table represents the exports (in ₹crores) of four items A, B, C and D over a period of six years. Study the table and answer the question that follows. 

The total exports of item D in 2010, 2012 and 2014 is what percentage of the total exports of all the four items in 2011 and 2012? 

A. 44.8% 

B. 44% 

C. 45% 

D. 46.2% 

Answer: B. 

Explanation: 

The total exports of item D. in 2010, 2012 and 2014 = 214 + 247 + 309 = 770 

The total exports of all the four items in 2011 and 2012 = 250 + 134 + 244 + 282 + 225 + 138 + 230 + 247 = 1750 

Required percentage = (770 / 1750) × 100 = 44% 

Q. 73 Pipes A and B can fill a tank in 10 hours and 40 hours, respectively. C is an outlet pipe attached to the tank. If all the three pipes are opened simultaneously, it takes 80 minutes more time than what A and B. together take to fill the tank. A and B are kept open for 7 hours and then closed and C was opened. C will now empty the tank in: 

A. 49 hours 

B. 38.5 hours 

C. 42 hours 

D. 45.5 hours 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

Let the total work be 40 units. 

(∵ L.C.M. of 10 and 40 is 40.) 

Efficiency of A = work/time = 40/10 = 4 units/hour 

Efficiency of B = 40/40 = 1 unit/hour 

Time time taken by pipe A and B = 40/(4 + 1) = 8 hours 

Time time taken by pipe C = 8 hours + 80/60 hours = 28/3 hours 

Efficiency of C = 40/(28/3) = 30/7 units/hour 

Work done by pipe A and B in 7 hours = (1 + 4) × 7 = 35 units 

Time taken by pipe C to empty the tank = 35/(30/7) = 8 5/7 

Q. 74 The compound interest on a certain sum at 16⅔% p.a. for 3 years is ₹6,350. What will be the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for 5⅔ years? 

A. ₹10,200 

B. ₹11,400 

C. ₹7,620 

D. ₹9,600 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

Compound interest = 6350 

Rate(r) = 16⅔ %= (50/3)% 

Time(t) = 3 years 

Q. 75 The value of is: 

A. 2 ⁶/7 

B. 2 ²/9  

C. 3 ⁴/7  

D. 10/21 

Answer: A. 

Explanation: 

English Comprehension 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 76 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. 

Modern man is completely engross in the mad pursuit of material pleasures and luxuries. 

A. mad pursuit of 

B. material pleasures and luxuries 

C. Modern man is 

D. completely engross 

Answer: D. 

Q. 77 Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. 

They offered me a chair 

A. I offered a chair to them. 

B. A. chair was being offered to me. 

C. A. chair is offered to me by them. 

D. I was offered a chair by them. 

Answer: D. 

Q. 78 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 

A. bed of roses 

A. A pleasant perfume 

B. An easy and happy situation 

C. A difficult path 

D. A valley full of flowers 

Answer: B. 

Q. 79 Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. 

“What a good idea!”, Seema remarked. 

A. Seema exclaimed that the idea is good. 

B. Seema exclaimed that it was a very good idea. 

C. Seema said what a good idea it is. 

D. Seema told what an idea! 

Answer: B. 

Q. 80 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. 

I like both tea and coffee but prefer the ______. 

A. last 

B. later 

C. latter 

D. least 

Answer: C. 

Q. 81 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 

A close-fisted person 

A. A cruel person 

B. A kind person 

C. A strong person 

D. A miserly person 

Answer: D. 

Instructions 

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 

Comprehension: 

A. (1)______ of trucks carrying soldiers was coming down the mountain road. The trucks (2) ______ slowly as there had been heavy snowfall in that area . Suddenly, with a (3) ______ a huge tree on the hill side fell bringing along with it boulders and mud. (4) ______, the driver of first truck stopped in time. The soldiers got down and started (5) ______ the road. 

Q. 82 Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 1 

A. bevy 

B. crew 

C. convoy 

D. flock 

Answer: C. 

Q. 83 Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 2 

A. are moving 

B. were moving 

C. was moving 

D. has moved 

Answer: B. 

Q. 84 Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 3 

A. crash 

B. buzz 

C. scream 

D. splash 

Answer: A. 

Q. 85 Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 4 

A. Logically 

B. Magically 

C. Fortunately 

D. Similarly 

Answer: C. 

Q. 86 Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 5 

A. altering 

B. clearing 

C. moving 

D. changing 

Answer: B. 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 87 Select one word for the following group of words. 

One who loves his country 

A. Traitor 

B. Conspirator 

C. Patriot 

D. Collaborator 

Answer: C. 

Q. 88 Select synonym of the given word. 

RETAIN 

A. Convey 

B. Maintain 

C. Destory 

D. Gain 

Answer: B. 

Q. 89 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. 

A. Aesop was one of them who lived in Greece about 2500 years ago. 

B. He told many interesting stories to the people. 

C. There were many talented people in ancient Greece. 

D. Although he was ugly, he had a very clever brain. 

A. CDBA 

B. BDAC 

C. BADC 

D. CADB 

Answer: D. 

Q. 90 Select the most appropriate segment to substitute the underlined segment of the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’. 

Hardly had he sit on the chair than it broke. 

A. No substitution 

B. sat onto a chair then 

C. sit in the chair when 

D. sat on the chair when 

Answer: D. 

Q. 91 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. 

He tried to ______ my ring. 

A. steal 

B. still 

C. stile 

D. steel 

Answer: A. 

Q. 92 Select the most appropriate word to substitute the underlined word of the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No improvement’. 

The diver dive in the pool from a great height. 

A. dived into the pool 

B. dived at the pool 

C. dives to a pool 

D. No improvement 

Answer: A. 

Q. 93 Select antonym of the given word. 

DEXTERITY 

A. Mastery 

B. Skill 

C. Ignorance 

D. Agility 

Answer: C. 

Q. 94 Select the wrongly spelt word. 

A. Chouffer 

B. Champion 

C. Charisma 

D. Choir 

Answer: A. 

Q. 95 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. 

Incapable of paying debts 

A. Extravagant 

B. Obsolete 

C. Corrupt 

D. Insolvent 

Answer: D. 

Q. 96 Select antonym of the given word. 

DIVIDE 

A. Unite 

B. Break 

C. Split 

D. Engulf 

Answer: A. 

Q. 97 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. 

My brother, who live in Delhi, has written me a letter. 

A. My brother 

B. me a letter 

C. has written 

D. who live in Delhi 

Answer: D. 

Q. 98 Select synonym of the given word. 

EXPENSIVE 

A. Gentle 

B. Dear 

C. Mild 

D. Sober 

Answer: B. 

Q. 99 Select the wrongly spelt word. 

A. Cremator 

B. Cracker 

C. Creater 

D. Cricketer 

Answer: C. 

Q. 100 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. 

A. He is a gifted volleyball player. 

B. But now a days he does not play international matches. 

C. It is because he had an accident last year. 

D. Sanjay is my best friend. 

A. CDBA 

B. DABC 

C. ABCD 

D. DCAB 

Answer: B.