Sreedhar’s CCE SSC CGL (Tier-I) - MT - 61

SSC CGL (Tier-I) MODEL TEST - 61

GENERAL INTELLIGENCE AND REASONING
1. Which two numbers and two signs should be interchanged in the following equation
to make it correct?

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4 + 2 ÷ 7 + 8 × 9 = 25
1) 4 and 7, + and × 2) 4 and 9, + and ×
3) 4 and 9, ÷ and × 4) 4 and 7, ÷ and ×
2. 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
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commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from
the statements.
Statements: Some seeds are fruits.
Some fruits are jams.
All jams are desserts.
Conclusions:

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I. Some jams are seeds.
II. Some desserts are jams.
III. Some fruits are desserts.
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1) Only conclusions I and III follow 2) Only conclusions II and III follow
3) All conclusions follow 4) Only conclusions I and II follow
3. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the
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numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the
whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits.
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E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can

be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical
operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
(3, 10, 26)
(4, 17, 42)
1) (8, 64, 154) 2) (6, 37, 86) 3) (5, 26, 64) 4) (7, 50, 141)
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4. Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure
series.

1) 2) 3) 4)

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5. Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second
word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful
English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of
letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)
X-Ray : Radiologist :: Skin : ?
1) Dermatologist 2) Ophthalmologist 3) Physiotherapist 4) Radiologist
6. In a certain code language, 'TELEVISION' is written as 'UDMDWKQKMP' and
'PUNISHMENT' is written as 'QTOHTJKGLV'. How will 'HELICOPTER' be written in
that language?
1) IDMHDQCVNT 2) IDMHQDVNCT 3) IDMHDQNVCT 4) IDMHDQVCNT
7. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the

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numbers of the following sets. (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the
whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits.
E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/Subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can
be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical
operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)
(50, 60, 2000)
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(20, 30, 200)
1) (20, 10, 200) 2) (31, 10, 48) 3) (80, 90, 6500) 4) (21, 11, 11)
8.

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Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at
MN as shown below.
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1) 2)
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3) 4)
9. Mishka says she is looking for the only child of her brother’s maternal grandmother.
Who is she looking for?
1) Son 2) Mishka herself
3) Paternal grandmother 4) Mother
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10. Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and
complete the given pattern.

1) 2) 3) 4)

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11. 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.
5 : 127 :: 9 : ? :: 7 : 247
1) 407 2) 470 3) 417 4) 471
12. Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they
would appear in an English dictionary.
1. Circulate 2. Circuit 3. Citrus 4. Cinnamon 5. Circular 6. Citizen
1) 4, 2, 1, 5, 6, 3 2) 4, 5, 2, 1, 6, 3 3) 4, 2, 5, 1, 6, 3 4) 2, 1, 5, 4, 3, 6
13. In a certain code language, ‘BIND’ is coded as ‘9214’ and ‘DRIB’ is coded as ‘4109’.
What is the code for ‘N’ in the given code language?
1) 4 2) 1 3) 9 4) 2
14. Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

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13 × 6 + 24 ÷ 6 – 17 = 91
1) + and × 2) ÷ and × 3) + and – 4) ÷ and +
15. Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given
series?
8, 14, ?, 44, 68, 98, 134
1) 28 2) 26 3) 20 4) 36
16.
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Select the set of classes the relationship among which is best illustrated by the
Venn diagram given below.

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1) Daughter, Son, Brother 2) Spectacles, Pens, Diaries

3) Shoes, Watches, Goggles 4) Reptiles, Snakes, Lizards
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17. Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one
expressed in the given pair of words. (The words must be considered as meaningful
English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of
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letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Horse : Foal
1) Cat : Kitten 2) Dog : Mouse 3) Sheep : Pup 4) Hen : Rooster
18. The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain
mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed
in all the number pairs, EXCEPT one. Find that odd number pair.
1) (5, 80) 2) (6, 216) 3) (7, 252) 4) (8, 392)
19. A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
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1) 2) 3) 4)

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20. Select the option figure which is embedded in the given figure (Rotation is NOT
allowed).

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1) 2) 3) 4)
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21.

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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.
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3125 : 25 :: 1600 : 20 :: 675 : ?
1) 202) 18 3) 15 4) 10
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22. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are written on different faces of a dice. Three different positions
of the same dice are shown below. Find the number on the face opposite to the
one showing '4'.
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1) 1 2) 2 3) 6 4) 5
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23. Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from
left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.
BUP_ESH_UPL_SHB_PLES_BU_LE_H
1) LBEHUSP 2) LBEUHPS 3) LBEPUSH 4) LBEUPSH
24. Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the
given series to make it logically complete?
ZXV, TRP, NLJ, HFD, ?
1) BZX 2) XZB 3) BXZ 4) ZXB
25. Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is
different. Pick the odd one out.
DGJM, NQTW, TWZC, HIJK
1) NQTW 2) HIJK 3) TWZC 4) DGJM

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GENERAL AWARENESS
26. Name the renowned filmmaker who has been honoured with the V. Shantaram
Lifetime Achievement Award at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF
2024).
1) David Dhawan 2) Kumar Shahani
3) J F C Durai 4) Subbiah Nallamuthu
27. Identify the incorrect one among the following
1) Atmaram Pandurang founded the Prayer Society (Prardhana Samaj)
2) Madame Blavatsky wrote the Gupta Doctrine
3) The main teaching of Brahma Samaj is monotheism

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4) Ram Mohan Roy title was Raja given by of Akbar-II
28. _____ is the traditional musical instrument of the Limboo community of Sikkim.
1) Chyap-Brung 2) Jeurum Silly 3) Naumati 4) Chutkay
29. Which of the following elements are included in the same group in the periodic
table?
1) Ne, Ar, Na, Mg 2) He, Li, Mg, K
3) H, Li, Mg, Ca
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30. Which of the following is true regarding the current state of the relationship
between fundamental rights and Directive principles of state policy?

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1) Directive principles of state policy can’t take precedence over fundamental
Rights.
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2) Directive principles of state policy always take precedence over fundamental
Rights.
3) Fundamental rights always take precedence over directive principles.
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4) In some contexts the directive principles of the state policy may take
precedence over the fundamental rights
31. Carbon dating means:
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1) A method to determine the density of fissile material
2) A method of calculating the remains of sulphur and nitrogen in hard rock
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3) A method of calculating the age of very old objects by measuring the Amounts
of different forms of carbon in them
4) A method of determination of weight of a very old rock
32. Read the given characteristic features of the Indian Desert. Which statement is
NOT correct about the Indian Desert?
1) It receives 500 mm rainfall per year. 2) It has sand dunes.
3) It lies northwest of the Aravalli hills.
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4) It is also known as Marusthali.
33. Which of the following illustration is an example of Non-Uniform Motion?
1) The Movement of hands of watches
2) The Movement of Earth about its axis
3) Free-falling stone under the action of gravity
4) The movement of Earth around the Sun
34. Which of the following has similarity to Article 29(1) of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights which states “everyone has duties to the community in which
alone the free and full development of his personality is possible”?
1) Directive Principles 2) Fundamental Rights
3) Cooperative Societies 4) Fundamental Duties
35. Annamalai, Palanikondas and Nilgiris are part of which of these?
1) Eastern Ghats. 2) Tamil Nadu Hills
3) South Indian Hills 4) Western Ghats

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36. What type of climate is found in North Western Europe, West Coast of North
America, North of California, Southern Chile, South-eastern Australia and New
Zealand?
1) Marine west coast climate 2) Cold snow forest climate
3) Subtropical steppe climate 4) Tropical wet and dry climate
37. The memoir of which of the following actors is titled ‘Unfinished’?
1) Priyanka Chopra 2) Deepika Padukone
3) Katrina Kaif 4) Alia Bhatt
38. Gross National Product at market prices is defined as:
1) The market value of all final goods and services produced in an economy taking

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into account net factor income from abroad
2) The market value of all final goods and services produced in an economy
3) The market value of all final goods and services produced in an economy plus
indirect taxes
4) The market value of all final goods and services produced in an economy plus

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indirect taxes minus subsidies
Arjun Singh Dhurve, a Baiga folk dance teacher received the Padma Shri in2021-
22. To which state do the Baigas mainly belong?

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1) Chhattisgarh
3) Madhya Pradesh

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4) Gujarat
Which program was organised to commemorate the successful completion of 10
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years of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in New Delhi, Delhi on 2nd October 2024?
1) Sadbhavana Diwas 2) Aaykar Diwas
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3) Akhil Bharitya Shiksha Samagam 4) Swachh Bharat Diwas

41. The ________ Polo Club is the home of the Ezra Cup event, the world’s oldest polo
tournament, started in 1880.
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1) Delhi 2) Jaipur 3) Calcutta 4) Hyderabad
42. Which of the following statements is correct Article 356 provides that when a
state of emergency continues for more than one year?
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1) When the State High Court has certified that the situation in the State is
gravely dangerous
2) When the Governor of the State certifies that the peace and security situation
is out of control
3) When the Election Commission confirms that it is difficult to conduct elections
to the Legislative Assembly
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4) When the President is satisfied by an independent inquiry into the situation of
the State
43. Identify the correct statement about Subhash Chandra Bose among the following.
1) He founded the Congress Democratic Party in 1930.
2) He presided over the Haripura INC meeting in 1938
3) He gave the slogan Unity, Agreement, Sacrifice.
4) All of the above are correct
44. Which of the following statement(s) is correct about MNCs?
Statements:
a) MNC is a company that owns or controls production in more than one nation.
b) They lead to creation of monopoly in the home country.
c) They are also called stateless organisations.
1) Only statements (a) and (b) 2) Only statements (a) and (c)
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45. Who is the first Indian Female Dancer to receive the highest Padma award,
Padma Vibhushan?
1) Madhavi Mudgal 2) Shobha Naidu
3) Sonal Mansingh 4) Sanjukta Panigrahi
46. Which of the following should be followed to effectively reflect the impact of inflation
and economic changes in poverty estimates?
1) Poverty should be estimated based on income level only
2) A cost-effective method should be used to exclude non-food needs from Poverty
estimates
3) Poverty lines should be revised to take into account seasonal inflation

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4) A single poverty line should be applied to all regions
47. Jyotiba Phule, popularly known as Baba Phule, was a social reformer in
Maharashtra. Which of the Coli owing is not true about him
1) He was the first to raise his voice against Brahmans in Maharashtra in the
1870s
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2) Phule through his book Ghulamagiri (1872) and his organization Satyashodhak
Mandal, proclaimed the need to save the lower castes from the Hypocritical
Brahmans and their scriptures

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3) His Satyashodhak Mandal contained both an elite based conservative trend
and a genuine mass-based radicalism
4) The urban educated Marathas were his most ardent followers
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48. How do the heart and lungs work together?
1) The lungs supply oxygen to the blood that the heart pumps to the entire Body
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2) The heart and lungs work together to digest food

3) Lung movement helps the heart pump blood
4) The lungs push oxygen into the cells that feed the heart
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49. Which one of the following person was also known as Devenama Priyadassi
(Priyadarshini)?
1) Mauryan king Ashoka 2) Mauryan king Chandra Gupta Maurya
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3) Gautam Buddha 4) God Mahavira

50. Vladimir Putin was sworn in as president of the Russian Federation for the fifth
time. What is the term of the President of Russia?
1) 5 years 2) 6 years 3) 7 years 4) 4 years
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
51. P gives Q a head-start of 2 seconds in a 400 m race, but both finish the race at the
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same time. Find the time taken by P to finish the race if the speed of Q is 2 m/
sec.
1) 200 seconds 2) 195 seconds 3) 198 seconds 4) 199 seconds
52. The price of an article is increased by r%. The new price was decreased by r%
later. Now the latest price is Rs. 1. What was the original price of the article?
100 10000 10000  r 2 100
1) 2) 3) 4)
100  r 2 10000  r 2 10000 1 r2
53. The slant height of a cone is 10 cm, and the radius is 6 cm. What is the total
surface area of the cone?
Take  = 3.14
1) 312.2 cm2 2) 305.4 cm2 3) 301.44 cm2 4) 292.4 cm2
54. If a + b + c = 7, ab + bc + ca = 11 and abc = -1, then a + b + c3 is equal to:
3 3

1) 111 2) 107 3) 101 4) 109

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55. From a point Q, the length of the tangent to a circle is 20 cm and the distance of
Q from the centre of the circle is 25 cm. The radius of the circle is:
1) 10 cm 2) 5 cm 3) 15 cm 4) 12.5 cm
56. Solve the following expression.
8 + (- 9 - 3) - (-12 - 5)
1) 13 2) 15 3) 14 4) 16
57. P and Q can do a job in 24 days, Q and R can do it in 30 days, while P and R can do
it in 40 days. X is four times as efficient as P, Y is half as efficient as Q, and Z is
2.5 times as efficient as R. Determine the number of days required to complete
the same job if X, Y and Z work together.
1) 10 2) 8 3) 9 4) 12

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58. Supraja and Kausalya can complete a work in 30 days and 20 days, respectively.
If Supraja starts the work and they work on alternate days, in how many days will
75% of the work be completed?
1) 20 2) 28 3) 18 4) 24
59. In a circle with centre O, PA and PB are the tangents at A and B, respectively,
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from an external point P. If  APB = 24° , then find  AOB.
1) 158° 2) 48° 3) 180° 4) 156°
60. Study the given bar - graph and answer the question that follows.

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A company providens five different products. The sales of these five products (in
1000 number of packs) during 2019 are shown in the bar-graph.
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Sales of different products during 2019
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Sales (in 1000 number

50 40
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40 35
of packs)

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30 25
20
20
10
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A B C D E
Different products
What is the approximate ratio of sales of product A to product E in 2019?
1) 1 : 3 2) 1 : 2 3) 2 : 3 4) 2 : 1
61. A and B working together can finish a piece of work in 8 days while B alone can
do it in 24 days. In how many days can A alone finish the work?
1) 10 2) 12 3) 16 4) 14
62. A and B can do a project in 9 days. B and C can do it in 12 days while C and A can
do it in 18 days. In how many days A, B and C all working together, can finish the
project?
1) 9 2) 11 3) 8 4) 10

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63. The cost of 50 dozens of bananas is Rs. 2,400 and the transport cost per banana is
Rs. 0.25. The selling price is Rs. 10 for a pair of bananas. What is the profit
percentage (rounded off up to one decimal place)?
1) 15.4% 2) 17.6% 3) 14.5% 4) 16.7%
1 6 1
64. If (x – ) = 2 2 , and x > 1, what is the value ( x  6 )?
x x

1) 396 6 2) 384 6 3) 420 6 4) 372 6

65. The square of 72 is equal to the product of 216 and a number. Find the number.

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1) 36 2) 48 3) 18 4) 24
66. A retailer announces a discount of 30% for selling an air-conditioner marked at
Rs. 92,000. The cost price of the air-conditioner is 70% below the marked price.
He offers a further discount of 20% if the buyer presents his membership card of
the retailer’s store. The profit of the retailer with the membership card scheme is
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what percentage of the profit of the retailer without the membership card scheme?
1) 62% 2) 74% 3) 70% 4) 65%

67. Find the value of

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3

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tan2 600 + 3 cos2 300 -2sec2 300–
3
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cot2 600.
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1) 2.01 2) 1.33 3) 2.33 4) 3.33
68. A thief is noticed by a policeman from a distance of 200 m. The thief starts
running as soon as he is noticed, and the policeman chases him simultaneously.
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The thief and the policeman run at the speeds of 10 km/h and 11 km/h,
respectively. What is the distance (in m) between them after 6 min policeman
starts chasing?
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1) 75 2) 100 3) 125 4) 150
69. The maxinum value of (sin12  + cos20  ) for all the real values of  is:
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1) 1 2) 3 3) 0 4) 2
70. Simplify.
325 + 276 ÷ [150 - {9 × 9 + (83 - 4 × 15)}]
1) 332 2) 331 3) 334 4) 333
71. A person invests Rs. 9,840 at 5% per annum simple interest to obtain a total
amount of Rs. 12,300. For how many years did he invest the sum?
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1) 4.5 years 2) 5 years 3) 3 years 4) 3.5 years
2 2 1
72. If( 2y  ) = 7, find the value of ( y  2 )
y y

49 45 41 49
1) 2) 3) 4)
4 4 4 2
73. What is the value of sin(-405°)?

1 5 1 1
1) 2) 3) 4)
2 2 2 2
74. The three sides of a triangle are 12, 17 and x units. Which of the following options
is correct?
1) 5 < x = 29 2) 5 < x < 29 3) 5 = x = 29 4) 5 = x < 29

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75. The following bar graph represents the demand and production for five companies,
V,W,X,Y and Z. On the basis of the bar graph, answer the question

Demand Production
2800
2800 2400 2400
2400 2000 2000
2000 1600
1600 1200 1200

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1200 800
800 400
400
0
V
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If K% of the production for company X equals the demand for company W, then K
equals:
1) 50 2) 45

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
76. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
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The scientific study of the structure and diseases of teeth.

1) Odontology 2) Entomology 3) Astrology 4) Oncology
77. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
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in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. A little boy named Arjun found a broken kite tangled in the branches of an old
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banyan tree.
B. To his amazement, the kite soared higher than all the others in the sky.
C. Arjun smiled, realizing that sometimes, even broken things can fly the highest
with a little love and effort.
D. The next day, he took it to a hilltop and released it into the wind.
E. Though torn and dusty, he carefully mended it with tape and colorful paper
scraps.
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1) BAEDC 2) DEACB 3) CDBAE 4) AEDBC
78. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Extreme
1) moderate 2) inferior 3) intense 4) mild
79. In the following sentence, four words are underlined out of which one word is
misspelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
The savannah (A) climate is known for its long dry season (B), scattered vegatation
(C), and brief periods of intense rainfall (D).
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D
80. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The company will unveil the new product next month.
1) The new product will be unveiled by the company next month.
2) The company unveils the new product next month.
3) The new product is being unveiled by the company next month.
4) The new product had been unveiled next month.

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81. Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that
arranges the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
P. estimate by Global Trade Research Initiative
Q. if tariff plans are implemented after the current pause,
R. India could see a $7.76 billion drop (6.4%)
S. in exports to the U.S. this year, according to an
1) SRQP 2) PRSQ 3) QRSP 4) RSQP
82. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. This drop is driven by fears that the global economy, particularly trade between

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major economies, may slow down, which could lead to reduced demand for oil.
B. New trade tensions could lead to higher inflation, slower economic growth,
and escalating disputes.
C. The recently announced reciprocal tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump
have led to a decline in the prices of key commodities, crude oil, volatility, and a
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downturn in stock markets.
D. Since the tariff announcement, crude oil prices have declined by nearly 14%.
E. The responses to the announcement have reinforced concerns that a full-scale

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1) DAEBC

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global trade war is now under way.
2) CDAEB 3) BEDAC
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
4) ADBCE
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Populous
1) deserted 2) numerous 3) various 4) dense
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84. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence.
The athlete, along with his coach, were seen leaving the stadium.
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1) were seeing 2) was seen 3) had been seen 4) have been seen
85. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in brackets to fill in the blank.
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Watching violence on TV makes some children more __________ (aggressive).

1) calm 2) dull 3) idle 4) violent
86. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following
sentence.
Pride was the greatest flaw in his personality.
1) blessing 2) purity 3) defect 4) perfection
87. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
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words.
A person who starts and operates a new business venture at their own financial
risk.
1) Accountant 2) Economist 3) Entrepreneur 4) Industrialist
88. Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.
A new sense of _________ developed in the community.
1) harmony 2) harmoney 3) harmany 4) harmouny
89. Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that
contains an error.
The jacket were (A)/fastened with a complicated (B)/buttoned flap.(C)
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) No error
90. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Prudent
1) Reckless 2) Wise 3) Thrifty 4) Wary

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91. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The proposal has been approved by the committee.
1) The committee is approving the proposal.
2) The committee had approved the proposal.
3) The committee approves the proposal.
4) The committee has approved the proposal.
92. Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
She is an unique artist with a fresh perspective.
1) a unique 2) the unique 3) an uniquely 4) a uniquely
93. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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Jump the gun" means:
1) Act prematurely 2) Change direction suddenly
3) Criticize openly 4) Lose patience
94. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment
that contains an error.
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The documentary provides (A)/ fascinating insight in (B)/ the life of nomads (C).
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) No error

To throw in the towel

1) Begin a new project

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95. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

2) Accept a challenge
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3) Surrender or give up 4) Postpone the task
Read the passage carefully and choose the most appropriate option to fill each
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blank:
In today’s digital economy, data has emerged as the new currency. Businesses
that effectively gather and analyse consumer data are often able to …(96)… deeper
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customer insights and gain a competitive edge. However, this practice raises
critical concerns about privacy and ethical data usage. Increasingly, consumers
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are demanding greater control over how their data is …(97)… and stored.
Regulatory bodies across the globe have also begun to …(98)… stricter frameworks
to ensure transparency. While some firms have welcomed these changes, others
continue to …(99)… compliance in pursuit of short-term profits. In the long run,
sustainable business models must …(100)… both innovation and responsibility.
96. 1) ignore 2) extract 3) abandon 4) overlook
97. 1) collected 2) dispersing 3) manipulated 4) imagined
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98. 1) abolish 2) fabricate 3) enforce 4) bypass
99. 1) challenge 2) justify 3) encourage 4) neglect
100. 1) merge 2) reflect 3) balance 4) initiate

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1.3 2.2 3.2 4.1 5.1 6.3 7.4 8.2 9.4 10.2 SCAN QR FOR
11.1 12.3 13.4 14.3 15.2 16.4 17.1 18.2 19.1 20.3 OUR RESULTS
21.3 22.2 23.2 24.1 25.2 26.4 27.2 28.1 29.4 30.4
31.3 32.1 33.3 34.4 35.4 36.1 37.1 38.1 39.3 40.4
41.3 42.3 43.4 44.2 45.3 46.3 47.4 48.1 49.1 50.2
51.3 52.2 53.3 54.4 55.3 56.1 57.1 58.3 59.4 60.2
61.2 62.3 63.2 64.1 65.4 66.4 67.2 68.2 69.1 70.2
71.2 72.3 73.3 74.2 75.1 76.1 77.4 78.3 79.3 80.1
81.3 82.2 83.1 84.2 85.4 86.3 87.3 88.1 89.1 90.1
91.4 92.1 93.1 94.2 95.3 96.2 97.1 98.3 99.1 100.3

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