SSC GD 3 March 2019 Shift-III Previous Year Paper

SSC GD 3rd March 2019 Shift-3 

Reasoning 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 1 A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown in the question figures. From the given figures, indicate how it will appear when opened? Figure 

(A) Figure 1 

(B) Figure 2 

(C) Figure 3 

(D) Figure 4 

Answer: D

 

Q. 2 In a class of 45 students, a boy is ranked 20th When two boys joined, his rank was dropped by one. What is his new rank from the end? 

(A) 27th 

(B) 26th 

(C) 25th 

(D) 28th 

Answer: A

Explanation: 

In a class of 45 students, a boy is ranked 20th When two boys joined, 

The rank of the boy dropped by 1, i.e New rank is 21st 

Total students =45+2 =47 

His new rank from the end: 

47 – 21 + 1 

47 – 20 =27 th 

Option Ais correct. 

 

Q. 3 Which of the following answer figure will complete the given figure? 

Answer: C

 

Q. 4 Study the following Venn-diagram and answer the given question. 

Which letter represents a male politician only? 

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Answer: D

 

Q. 5 The statements below are followed by two conclusions labeled I and II. Assuming That the information in the statements is true, even ifit appears to be at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements. 

Statements: 

Some scooters are planes. 

Some planes are dogs. 

Some dogs are plants. 

Conclusions: 

I. Someplants are scooters. 

II. No plane is scooter. 

(A) Only Conclusion I follows. 

(B) Neither Conclusion I nor II follows. 

(C) Only Conclusion II follows. 

(D) Either Conclusion I or II follows. 

Answer: B

Explanation: 

Conclusions: 

I. Some plants are scooters – False 

II. No plane is scooter – False 

Neither I nor II follows 

Option Bis correct. 

 

Q. 6 Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term. 

AFK : EJO :: PUZ : ? 

(A) TXE 

(B) TY(D) 

(C) UOM 

(D) US(C) 

Answer: B

Explanation: 

(A) → (+5)F → (+5)K : E → (+5)J → (+5)O : 

: P → (+5)U → (+5)Z : T → (+5)Y → (+5)(D) 

Option Bis correct. 

 

Q. 7 The statements below are followed by two conclusions labeled I and II. Assuming That the information in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements. 

Statements: 

All kids are Adults. 

Some Adults are old. 

Conclusion: 

I. All old are kids. 

II. Some kids are old. 

(A) Only conclusion I follows 

(B) Either conclusion I or II follows 

(C) Only conclusion II follows 

(D) Neither conclusion I nor II follows 

Answer: D

Explanation: 

I. All old are kids – False 

II. Some kids are old – False 

Neither I nor II follows 

Option Dis correct. 

 

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

(A) Kathakali 

(B) Kuchipudi 

(C) Sattriya 

(D) Hemis 

Answer: D

Explanation: 

Kathakali, Kuchipudi and Sattriya are dance forms but Hemis is a National Park 

So Hemis is odd one out 

Option Dis correct 

 

Q. 9 In a certain code, ANIMAL is coded as INALAM, then how is SAMPLE coded in the same way? 

(A) MALESP 

(B) MSALEP 

(C) ASMALE 

(D) MASELP 

Answer: D

Explanation: 

Option Dis correct. 

 

Q. 10 Select the option that is related to the third term in the same wayas the first term is related to the second term. 

35 : 15 :: 72 : ? 

(A) 54 

(B) 27 

(C) 15 

(D) 14 

Answer: D

Explanation: 

3 × 5 = 

35: 15 

72: 

7 × 2 = 14 

35 : 15 :: 72 : 14 

Option Dis correct. 

 

Q. 11 If SENSIBLE is written as 10 and SAMUELS as 9, how will NADAL be written? 

(A)

(B)

(C) 11 

(D)

Answer: D

Explanation: 

SENSIBLE = Total no. of letters +2 = 8+2=10 

SAMUELS = 7+2= 9 

NADAL = 5+2 =7 

Option Dis correct. 

 

Q. 12 Choose the option figure in which the problem figure is hidden/embedded. 

Answer: D

 

Q. 13 Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series. 

WVU, RQP, MLK, ? 

(A) HGF 

(B) JHI 

(C) HGI 

(D) IGF 

Answer: A

Explanation: 

If we look at the given series, 

WVU -> these 3 letters are in series and in reverse order 

U – 3 = R 

RQP -> these 3 letters are in series and in reverse order 

P – 3 = M 

MLK -> these 3 letters are in series and in reverse order 

K – 3 = H 

So, the next term will be HGF. 

 

Q. 14 Four options have been given out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose the odd one. 

(A) 693 

(B) 385 

(C) 287 

(D) 473 

Answer: C

Explanation: 

693 = 6 + 9 + 3 = 18 (even) 

385 = 3 + 8 + 5 = 16 (even) 

287 = 2 + 8 + 7 = 17 (odd) 

473 = 4 + 7 + 3 = 14 (even) 

Option Cis correct. 

 

Q. 15 Identify the two figures from the following set of figures which are out of position and require interchange of positions to put the entire series in order. 

(A) (B & D) 

(B) (D & E) 

(C) (D & F) 

(D) (A & C) 

Answer: B

 

Q. 16 Five monkeys A, B, C, Dand E are sitting on a branch of a tree. 

C is sitting next to D. Dis not sitting with E.E is on the left end of the branch. Cis on second position from right. Ais immediate right of Band Bis on the right side of E. Who is sitting at the centre? 

(A) D

(B) C

(C) A

(D) B

Answer: C

 

Q. 17 Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace ‘*’ signs and to balance the given equation: 

78 * 3 * 4 * 36 * 140 

(A) − + × =

(B) − + × =

(C) − + × =

(D) − + × =

Answer: C

 

Q. 18 Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series. 

145, 100, 65, 40, ? 

(A) 15 

(B) 10 

(C) 20 

(D) 25 

Answer: D

Explanation: 

145, 100, 65, 40, ? 

145-100 = 45 

100-65 = 35 

65-40 = 25 

40-15 = 25 

So, there is a difference of 15,25,35,45 between each numbers. 

Option Dis correct. 

 

Q. 19 Find the missing number from the below options. 

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Answer: B

 

Q. 20 X, Y, Z, P, Q and R are sitting in a row facing north. X is the neighbour of Y and P. Q is the neighbour of Z and R, P is to the right of X and P and Z are immediate neighbours. 

Which pair sits on the extreme ends? 

(A) Y, P 

(B) Y, R 

(C) X, P 

(D) P, Z 

Answer: B

 

Q. 21 If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure? 

Answer: B

 

Q. 22 Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series. 

2, 8, 32, 128, 512, ? 

(A) 2507 

(B) 2536 

(C) 2067 

(D) 2048 

Answer: D

Explanation: 

2, 8, 32, 128, 512, 2048 

21 = 2 

23 = 8 

25 = 32 

27 = 128 

29 = 512 

211 = 2048 

Option Dis correct. 

 

Q. 23 Four letter clusters have been given out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose the odd one. 

(A) JOT 

(B) HMR 

(C) INS 

(D) DLT 

Answer: D

 

Q. 24 Select the related word pair from the given alternatives. 

India : Rupee :: …….. : ……… 

(A) Switzerland : Euro 

(B) Russia: Ruble 

(C) South Africa : Pound 

(D) China : Yen 

Answer: B

Explanation: 

India : Rupee :: Russia: Ruble 

Country : Currency 

Option Bis correct. 

 

Q. 25 Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term. 

Hand : Finger :: Leg : ……… 

(A) Heel 

(B) Toes 

(C) Walk 

(D) Knee 

Answer: B

Explanation: 

Hand : Finger :: Leg : Toe 

We have finger in our hand and have toe in our leg. 

Option Bis correct. 

General knowledge 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 26 The women’s team from which country won the 2018 Carrom World Cup, held in South Korea? 

(A) South Korea 

(B) Japan 

(C) India 

(D) China 

Answer: C

 

Q. 27 Who won the 2018 French Open Men’s Tennis? 

(A) Roger Federer 

(B) Rafael Nadal 

(C) Novak Djokovic 

(D) Andy Murray 

Answer: B

 

Q. 28 The humerus is part of the ………. 

(A) spine 

(B) shoulder girdle 

(C) leg 

(D) arm 

Answer: D

 

Q. 29 The ……… was an Actof the Parliamentof Great Britain intended to overhaul the managementofthe East India Company’s rule in India. 

(A) Pitt’s India Act 

(B) Government of India Act of 1858 

(C) Indian Councils Act of 1861 

(D) Regulating Act 1773 

Answer: D

 

Q. 30 The fundamental rights of citizens are embodied in which part of the Indian Constitution? 

(A) Part I 

(B) Part IV(A) 

(C) Part VII 

(D) Part III 

Answer: D

 

Q. 31 The harvest festival, Puthari is celebrated by which tribes? 

(A) Angami 

(B) Garo 

(C) Kodava 

(D) Monpa 

Answer: C

 

Q. 32 Which of the following is a book by Vikram Seth? 

(A) The Ocean of Churn 

(B) River of Smoke 

(C) Riot At Misri Mandi 

(D) The Mistress of Spices 

Answer: C

 

Q. 33 Name the Indian ruler of Harkanya dynasty who was the son of Ajatashatru and who laid the foundation of the city of Pataliputra. 

(A) Pradyota 

(B) Udayin 

(C) Mahanandin 

(D) Nandivardhana 

Answer: B

 

Q. 34 Minimum Support Price for 2018-19 for Jowar of the Hybrid variety is set at …….. 

(A) ₹1,950 per quintal 

(B) ₹1,750 per quintal 

(C) ₹2,430 per quintal 

(D) ₹5,150 per quintal 

Answer: C

 

Q. 35 Centripetal force ‘F’ required for circular motion of an object of mass ‘m’ movingin circle of radius ‘r’ at a tangential velocity ‘v’ is equal to ………. 

(A)  mr/v2
(B)  mv2/r

(C)  mv/r2
(D)  mr2 / v

Answer: B

 

Q. 36 Which city is NOT situated on the Banks of the Chambal River? 

(A) Jabalpur 

(B) Kota 

(C) Gwalior 

(D) Dholpur 

Answer: A

 

Q. 37 Fundamental duties in the Indian constitution are borrowed from the constitution of …………. 

(A) France 

(B) Canada 

(C) USSR 

(D) Britain 

Answer: C

 

Q. 38 Titan the second largest moon in our solar system orbits around the planet …….. 

(A) Uranus 

(B) Jupiter 

(C) Neptune 

(D) Saturn 

Answer: D

 

Q. 39 The Union Budget 2018 announced that Operation Green will be launched for agriculture with a corpus of ………… 

(A) ₹1,000 crore 

(B) ₹500 crore 

(C) ₹5,000 crore 

(D) ₹100 crore 

Answer: B

 

Q. 40 Name the unit in which the calorific value of fuel is expressed. 

(A) Candela 

(B) Kilojoule 

(C) Kelvin 

(D) Kilogram 

Answer: B

 

Q. 41 Which gland controls the functioning of other endocrine glands? 

(A) Thyroid Gland 

(B) Pineal Gland 

(C) Adrenal glands 

(D) Pituitary gland 

Answer: D

 

Q. 42 Name the first Indian to qualify for the Indian Civil Service. 

(A) V. O. Chidambaram Pillai 

(B) Satyendranath Tagore 

(C) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee 

(D) Dadabhai Naoroji 

Answer: B

 

Q. 43 Which of the following dances is a dance form from Arunachal Pradesh? 

(A) Popir 

(B) Chiraw 

(C) Lezim 

(D) Macha 

Answer: A

 

Q. 44 The battle of Karnal (1739) was won by Persian King Nadir Shah by defeating the army of ………. 

(A) Mughal Emperor, Muhammad Shah 

(B) Shuja-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Awadh 

(C) Ghulam Muhammad Ghouse Khan 

(D) Ghiyas-ud-din Balban 

Answer: A

 

Q. 45 Name the Bharat Ratna recipient who was a social reformer and educator. He played a vital role in the upliftment of women. 

(A) Bidhan Chandra Roy 

(B) M Visvesvaraya 

(C) Govind Ballabh Pant 

(D) Dhondo Keshav Karve 

Answer: D

 

Q. 46 Name the devotional folk music of Manipur usually sung by a group of people. 

(A) Domkach 

(B) Khubak eshei 

(C) Gha To Kito 

(D) Banvarh 

Answer: B

 

Q. 47 The Economic Survey report 2017-18 stated that the Agriculture growth in FY18 was likely to be at ………. 

(A) 4.30% 

(B) 2.10% 

(C) 3.90% 

(D) 5.50% 

Answer: B

 

Q. 48 Which island emerged in the Bay of Bengal in the after math of the Bhola cyclone in 1970? 

(A) Lohachara Island 

(B) Jambudwip 

(C) Ghoramara Island 

(D) New Moore Island 

Answer: D

 

Q. 49 Tesla is the unit of …………. 

(A) electric conductance 

(B) magnetic flux density 

(C) capacitance 

(D) magnetic flux 

Answer: B

 

Q. 50 Whois the first Indian to win the Miss Earth pageant since its inception in 2001? 

(A) Dia Mirza 

(B) Reita Faria 

(C) Nicole Faria 

(D) Priyanka Chopra 

Answer: C

Quant 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 51 Study the bar chart and answer the question based on it. 

What was the percentage increase in the production of fertilizers in 2001 compared to that in 2000? 

(A) 40% 

(B) 30% 

(C) 25% 

(D) 50% 

Answer: D

 

Q. 52 If 15 workers can earn ₹1,800 in 10 days. Find the earning (in ₹) of 5 workers in 8 days. 

(A) ₹ 540 

(B) ₹ 480 

(C) ₹ 360 

(D) ₹ 400 

Answer: B

 

Q. 53 Simplify: 7.8 – 0.4 of (5.1 – 3.8) + 9.3 x 1.5 

(A) 23.12 

(B) 12.23 

(C) 21.23 

(D) 23.21 

Answer: C

Explanation: 

7.8 − 0.4of(5.1 − 3.8) + 9.3 × 1.5 

Using BODMAS, 

= 7.8 − 0.4of(5.1 − 3.8) + 13.95 

= 7.8 − 0.4of1.3 + 13.95 

= 7.8 − 0.4 × 1.3 + 13.95 

= 7.8 − 0.52 + 13.95 

=21.75 – 0.52 

= 21.23 

Option Cis correct. 

 

Q. 54 A is twice as good as a workman as B. And together, they finish a piece of work in 20 days. In how many days, will A alone finish the work? 

(A) 30 days 

(B) 25 days 

(C) 26 days 

(D) 28 days 

Answer: A

 

Q. 55 If all the sides of a square are increased by 20%, then the area is increased by ………… 

(A) 46% 

(B) 44% 

(C) 43% 

(D) 45% 

Answer: B

 

Q. 56 If a shopkeeper gives two successive discounts of 20% and 15% on a book whose marked price is Rs. 850, then what is the selling price of the book? 

(A) ₹758 

(B) ₹587 

(C) ₹785 

(D) ₹578 

Answer: D

 

Q. 57 Amerchant claims that he sells his goods at CP. But uses a weight of 900g for the 1kg weight. find his gain % 

Answer: D

 

Q. 58 What is the least number which when increased by 8 is exactly divisible by 4, 5, 6 and 7? 

(A) 322 

(B) 312 

(C) 412 

(D) 422 

Answer: C

Explanation: 

LCM of 4, 5, 6 and 7 

= 420 

Therefore the required number is = 420 − 8 = 412 

Option Cis correct. 

 

Q. 59 Out of 12 terms, the average of first 6 terms is 36 and that of last 6 terms is 42. If the average of first 11 terms is 38, find the 12th term. 

(A) 44 

(B) 40 

(C) 50 

(D) 42 

Answer: C

Explanation: 

Total for 12 terms 

= (6 × 36) + (6 × 42) = 468 

Total for first 11 terms 

= 11 × 38 = 418 

= 468 − 418 = 50 

Therefore, 12th term 

Option Cis correct. 

 

Q. 60 Gold is 12 times as heavy as aluminum and copper is 5 times as heavy as aluminum.In what ratio gold and copper should be mixed to get an alloy 8 times of aluminum. 

(A) 2 : 1 

(B) 3 : 4 

(C) 1 : 2 

(D) 4 : 3 

Answer: B

 

Q. 61  Study the bar chart and answer the question based on it. 

In how many of the given years was the production of fertilizers less than the average production of the given years? 

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Answer: B

 

Q. 62 Vishal covers a distance of 20 km in 30 min. If he covers half of the distance in 18 min, what should be his speed to cover the remaining distance and completes the whole journey in 30 min. 

(A) 50 km/hr 

(B) 55 km/hr 

(C) 60 km/hr 

(D) 65 km/hr 

Answer: A

 

Q. 63 Simplify: 

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Answer: D

 

Q. 64 Om Prakash travels Bombay to Pune at a speed of 80 km/hr and returns back to Bombay by increasing his speed by 50%, then his average speed for the whole journey is …………. 

(A) 96 km/hr 

(B) 67 km/hr 

(C) 69 km/hr 

(D) 65 km/hr 

Answer: A

 

Q. 65 Manjeet singh sold an article for ₹9000 gaining 1/5 of its C.P. Find the gain %. 

(A) 10% 

(B) 22% 

(C) 20% 

(D) 25% 

Answer: C

 

Q. 66 Study the bar chart and answer the question based on it. 

The average production of 1999 and 2000 was less than the average production of which of the following pairs of years? 

(A) 1998 and 2000 

(B) 1996 and 1997 

(C) 2000 and 2001 

(D) 1995 and 2001 

Answer: C

 

Q. 67 If ₹3800 is distributed among A,B, C such that A: B= 1 : 2 and B: C= 3 : 5,the find the share of B. 

(A) ₹1200 

(B) ₹2000 

(C) ₹1400 

(D) ₹600 

Answer: A

Explanation: 

If ₹3800 is distributed among A,B, Csuch that A: B= 1 : 2 and B: C= 3 : 5 

Equating the two ratios we get A: B: C= 3 : 6 : 10 

Let x = 3800, A: B: C= 3x : 6x : 10x 

(A) + B+ C= 19x = 3800, x = 200 

(B) = 6 × 200 = 1200 

Option Ais correct. 

 

Q. 68 A cloth was 50 cm broad and 8 cm long. When washed, it was found to have lost 25% of its length and 14% of its breath. Then the percentage decreased in area is ………. 

(A) 34.5% 

(B) 35.5% 

(C) 36% 

(D) 35% 

Answer: B

 

Q. 69 In an election contest between A and B, A wins by the margin of 480 votes. If A gets 70% of the total votes. then total votes are 

(A) 1400 

(B) 1200 

(C) 4800 

(D) 1600 

Answer: B

 

Q. 70 The price of a scooter which was bought for ₹84,000 depreciates at the rate of 10% p.a. Find its price after 2 years? 

(A) ₹46080 

(B) ₹68040 

(C) ₹86040 

(D) ₹64800 

Answer: B

 

Q. 71 liters, milk and water are in the ratio 2:1. find the quantity of water to be added to make the ratio 4:3 

(A) 12 liters 

(B) 10 liters 

(C) 15 liters 

(D) 20 liters 

Answer: B

 

Q. 72 Acuboidal tank has 48000 liters of water. Find the depth of water in the tank if length of the tank is 6m and breadth is 4m. 

(A) 4 m 

(B) 6 m 

(C) 3 m 

(D) 2 m 

Answer: D

 

Q. 73 Find the number of years in which an amount invested at 8% p.a. simple interest doubles itself. 

(A) 12 years 

(B) 11 years 

(C) 12½ years 

(D) 10½ years 

Answer: C

 

Q. 74 The mean of a, b, c, d and e is 36. If the mean of b, d and e is 32, what is the mean of a and c? 

(A) 24 

(B) 44 

(C) 42 

(D) 46 

Answer: C

 

Q. 75 If the sum of five consecutive even numbers is 40 more than the average of those numbers, then find the middle number of the series? 

(A) 30 

(B) 10 

(C) 20 

(D) 40 

Answer: B

English 

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

Q. 76 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement. 

Your promotion will be depend the quality of your work. 

(A) depends upon 

(B) will be dependent 

(C) No improvement 

(D) depend on 

Answer: A

 

Q. 77 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. 

A story, poem ora picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning. 

(A) Allegory 

(B) Simile 

(C) Resemblance 

(D) Representation 

Answer: A

 

Q. 78 From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. An excellent response for his readers refreshes the author and stirs his creative sense and functional skills. 

(A) An excellent response 

(B) his creative sense 

(C) for his readers refreshes 

(D) functional skills 

Answer: C

 

Q. 79 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. 

Concerning appreciation of art. 

(A) Particularistic 

(B) Idealistic 

(C) Poetic 

(D) Aesthetic 

Answer: D

 

Q. 80 Select the option that means the same as the given idiom. 

To bite off more than you can chew. 

(A) To eat very heavy and rich food 

(B) To challenge someone to do difficult work 

(C) To take on a task too big for oneself 

(D) To finish a work in bits and pieces 

Answer: C

 

Q. 81 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 

Online shopping platforms provide ………. information on books, groceries, medicines, etc.so that we can get the latest products. 

(A) timeworn 

(B) old 

(C) instant 

(D) previous 

Answer: C

 

Q. 82 Select the antonym of the given word. 

COMMENCE 

(A) Start 

(B) Pause 

(C) Close 

(D) Clamp 

Answer: C

 

Q. 83 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. 

(A) software tool used to read electronic documents is known as …………….. 

(A) motherboard 

(B) browser 

(C) broadband 

(D) internet 

Answer: B

 

Q. 84 From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. In India, child labour is a socio – economic issue that need urgent attention by everyone. 

(A) child labour is a 

(B) socio – economic issue 

(C) by everyone. 

(D) that need urgent attention 

Answer: D

 

Q. 85 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segmenting the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement. 

While Participating in the marathon an eighteen year old girl was knocked for by a passing truck. 

(A) No improvement 

(B) knocked up by 

(C) knocked in by 

(D) knocked down by 

Answer: D

Instructions 

In the following passage some words have been deleted.Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. 

Passage: 

Students should develop a quality of (1)…………. to elders and respecting their views. Their experience and knowledge can play a major role in shaping a student’s personality and career. Students should (2)…………… this much – needed knowledge and experience from parents and teachers. Being (3)………….. helps students to keep themselves morally high. One should not get carried away by success. Students should also learn to respect (4)…………. views and cope with diverse situations. These qualities will play a vital role in the (5)……………. of teamwork and leadership skills. 

 

Q. 86 Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 1. 

(A) listen 

(B) listened 

(C) listens 

(D) listening 

Answer: D

 

Q. 87 Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 2. 

(A) measure 

(B) acquire 

(C) access 

(D) assess 

Answer: B

 

Q. 88 Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 3. 

(A) smart 

(B) simple 

(C) intelligent 

(D) sharp 

Answer: B

 

Q. 89 Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 4. 

(A) general 

(B) expressive 

(C) typical 

(D) different 

Answer: D

 

Q. 90 Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 5. 

(A) structure 

(B) development 

(C) manufacture 

(D) arrangement 

Answer: B

Instructions 

For the following questions answer them individually 

 

Q. 91 Select the synonym of the given word. 

IMPLICIT 

(A) Tacit 

(B) Unclear 

(C) Honest 

(D) Unheard 

Answer: A

 

Q. 92 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement. 

The National Sample Survey is Directorate is first set up under the Ministry of Finance in 1950. 

(A) Directorate had first set up 

(B) Directorate were first set up 

(C) No improvement 

(D) Directorate was first set up 

Answer: D

 

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

The news of the general elections was covered by ………… media. 

(A) sole 

(B) multiple 

(C) singular 

(D) single 

Answer: B

 

Q. 94 Select the antonym of the given word. 

EXPAND 

(A) Collect 

(B) Deposit 

(C) Express 

(D) Contract 

Answer: D

 

Q. 95 Select the correctly spelt word. 

(A) Audibal 

(B) Audeuble 

(C) Audible 

(D) Audiable 

Answer: C

 

Q. 96 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 

People high in humility avoid expecting ………… special treatment. 

(A) none 

(B) any 

(C) one 

(D) only 

Answer: B

 

Q. 97 Select the option that means the same as the given idiom. 

Bark up the wrong tree. 

(A) To make no mistakes about doing something 

(B) To make dogs bark at cats hiding in trees 

(C) To send dogs to track someone 

(D) To be wrong about the reason for or way of doing something 

Answer: D

 

Q. 98 From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. Amere 43% of Indian woman own cellular phones, as opposed to almost 80% of men. 

(A) as opposed to 

(B) own cellular phones 

(C) A mere 43% of Indian woman 

(D) almost 80% of men 

Answer: C

 

Q. 99 Select the synonym of the given word. 

RIDDLE 

(A) Puzzle 

(B) Response 

(C) Game 

(D) Reaction 

Answer: A

 

Q. 100 Select the correctly spelt word. 

(A) Vegetaranian 

(B) Vegaitarian 

(C) Vegetarian 

(D) Vezetarian 

Answer: C

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