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SSC CGL 2020-21 Tier 1 Model Question Paper

Logical Reasoning
1.In the following question below are given some statements followed by some
conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be
at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then
decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.
Statements:
1. All pens are cups.
2. All glasses are cups.
Conclusions:
I. Some pens are glass.
II. Some cups are glass.
III. Some glasses are pens.
A. Only conclusion (I) and (III) follow
B. Only conclusion (I) follows
C. Only conclusion (II) follows
D. No conclusion follows

Ans. C
Sol. The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is,

Conclusions:
I. Some pens are glass - False, it is not a definite case.
II. Some cups are glass - True, it is a definite case.
III. Some glasses are pens - False, it is not a definite case.
So, only conclusion II follows.
Hence, option (C) is the correct response.

2. Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way
as the second term is related to the first term.
DFH : IKM :: EGI : ?
A. JLM
B. JLN
C. JIM
D. JLI

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Ans. B
Sol.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

3.Arrange the following words in the sequence in which they occur in

the English dictionary.
1) Spark
2) Smile
3) Style
4) Smart
5) Sales
A. 4, 3, 1, 2, 5
B. 1, 3, 5, 2, 4
C. 5, 2, 3, 4, 1
D. 5, 4, 2, 1, 3

Ans. D
Sol. The logical order in which they occur in the English dictionary.
5. Sales
4. Smart
2. Smile
1. Spark
3. Style
So, the order is – (5,4,2,1,3)
Hence, option D is correct answer.

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4.Lalita’s father is married to Sarita’s mother. Lalita has two daughters- Priya
and Gauri. Sarita has two sons- Atul and Rakesh. Vivek is the father of Priya
and Mangesh is the father of Rakesh. How father of Lalita is related to the
father of Atul?
A. Son-in-law
B. Brother-in-law
C. Father-in-law
D. Grand father

Ans. C
Sol.
The information given in the question can be depicted in the diagram given
below:

Since, Mangesh is the father of Rakesh then Mangesh is also the father of Atul.
Therefore, from the diagram we can see that father of Lalita is the father-in-
law of father of Atul.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.

5.In the following question, select the odd number pair from the given
alternatives.
A. 5342 – 16
B. 4629 – 21
C. 1965 – 21
D. 5344 – 16

Ans. A
Sol. The pattern is:
5342→5+3+4+2=14≠16
4629→4+6+2+9=21

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1965→1+9+6+5=21
5344→5+3+4+4=16
Option A does not follow the same pattern as others.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.

6.In a certain code language, ‘STYLE’ is written as ‘181924114’. How would

‘FIRST’ be written in the same code language.
A. 58181920
B. 69181920
C. 58171819
D. 58171820

Ans. C
Sol. STYLE=181924114
Logic: S(19)-1=18
T(20)-1=19
Y(25)-1=24
L(12)-1=11
E(5)-1=4
Similarly,
F(6)-1=5
I(9)-1=8
R(18)-1=17
S(19)-1=18
T(20)-1=19
Hence, option C is the correct answer.

7.In a certain code language, “LUKEWORM” is written as

“OTQYGMWN”. How is “STALMATE” written in that code language?
A. GVCONCVU
B. CRYKJYRQ
C. CVYOJCRU
D. GRCKNYVQ

Ans. A
Sol. The pattern is:

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Similarly,

Hence, option A is correct answer.

8.Find the number of triangles in the given figure.

A. 64
B. 46
C. 32
D. 16

Ans. C
Sol.

The triangles are: ABE, JKE, AND, JMN, BEC, KLE, EFC, ELO, NFI, NRO, NHI,
NQR, GNH, PNQ, DGN, MNP, JEL, AEC, IEC, REL, GNI, PNR, ANG, JNP,AGC,
PJL,ACI, JLR, GIC, PLR, AGI and JPR
So, there are 32 triangles in the given figure.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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9.In the following question, which one set of letters when sequentially
placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?
d _ fa _ cd _ f _ b _
A. eceac
B. ebcac
C. ebeac
D. ececa

Ans. C
Sol.
The series is divided in four parts of 3 letters each.
def/abc/def/abc
So, the series is : d e f a b c d e f a b c
Clearly, the missing letters are e b e a c .
Hence, option C is the correct answer.

10.Identify the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship

between the given classes.
Film, Editing. Cinematography
A.

B.

C.

D.

Ans. D
Sol.
Editing and cinematography are two completely different things. But both of
them are part of a Film.

Hence, option D is the correct answer.

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11.After interchanging which two numbers, the value of given

equation will be ‘4’?
6+3÷9×7–5
A. 7 and 6
B. 3 and 5
C. 5 and 6
D. 9 and 5

Ans. A
Sol.
On checking option A
6+3÷9×7–5
After interchanging the numbers
7+ 3÷ 9× 6- 5
= 7+1/3 ×6- 5
= 7+2-5
=4
So, no need to check other options
Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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

A. 18
B. 16
C. 22
D. 20

Ans. A
Sol. Logic:
C1 + C2 = C3 + C4
32 + 16 = x + 30
X = 18
Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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

A. 15
B. 35
C. 16
D. 24

Ans. C
Sol.
figure 1:
(4+5)*2=9*2=18
figure 2:
(2+9)*2=11*2=22
figure 3:
(3+5)*2=8*2=16
Hence, option C is the correct answer.

14.Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the
following series.
21, ?, 45, 180, 185
A. 33
B. 42
C. 41
D. 63

Ans. B
Sol.
Multiplying 21 by 2 gives us 42
Now adding 3 to 42 gives us 45
Similarly multiplying 45 by 4 gives us 180 and adding 5 gives us 185.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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15.Select the option which has same relationship as the number set
given below.
(23, 57, 200)
A. (25, 95, 120)
B. (10, 56, 100)
C. (19, 31, 125)
D. (14, 99, 158)

Ans. C
Sol.
The pattern is:
As,
(23 + 57) × 5/2 = 80 × 5/2 = 200
Similarly,
(19 + 31) × 5/2 = 50 × 5/2 = 125
Hence, option C is the correct answer.

16.Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way
as are the numbers in the given set.
(15, 49, 201)
A. (24, 76, 307)
B. (17, 55, 220)
C. (29, 91, 369)
D. (18, 58, 290)

Ans. C
Sol.
As,
15*3+4=45+4=49; 49*4+5=196+5=201
Similarly,
29*3+4=87+4=91; 91*4+5=364+5=369
Hence, Option C is the correct answer.

17.Select the option that is related to the third number in the same
way as the second number is related to the first number.
3 : 67 :: 6 : ?
A. 349
B. 55
C. 42
D. 222

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Ans. A
Sol.
3 ⇒ 3+1 = 4 ⇒ 43 = 64 ⇒ 64+3 = 67
6 ⇒ 6+1 = 7 ⇒ 73 = 343 ⇒ 343+6 = 349
Hence, option A is the correct answer.

18.In the following question, select the odd word from the given
alternatives.
A. Camel
B. Blackbuck
C. Swamp Deer
D. Rhinoceros

Ans. A
Sol.
Except for camel, all other animals have horns.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.

19.Select the venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the
following classes.
Teachers, Guitarists, Students

A.

B.

C.

D.

Ans. B

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Sol.
A teacher can be guitarist and at the same time a student can also be a
guitarist. Thus, option B is the correct representation of Teachers, Guitarists,
Students.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.

20.Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given

equation correct?
7 + 24 X 3 – 72 ÷ 18 = 58
A. 3 and 7
B. 18 and 24
C. 7 and 18
D. 72 and 24

Ans. B
Sol. After interchanging the equation:
7 + 18 X 3 – 72 ÷24 = 58
7 + 18 X 3 – 3 = 58
7 + 54 – 3 = 58
61 – 3 = 58
58 = 58
Hence, option B is the correct answer.

21.Which option will replace the mark and complete the given figure
series?

A. B. C. D.

Ans. C

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Sol.
Logic: whole figure rotates 90 degree clockwise in each step.
After carefully observing the figures given in the question, it is very clear that
the answer figure(C) will be the next figure.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

22.Select the option figure that is embedded in the given figure

(rotation is not allowed).

A.

B.

C.

D.

Ans. C

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Sol. Here, the figure correctly embedded in the question figure as shown
below:

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

23.Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror
is placed at MN as shown below.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Ans. D
Sol. Here, the correct mirror image of the given question figure is as shown
below:

Hence, option D is the correct answer.

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24.Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following
series.
5, 5, 15, 75, 525, ?
A. 1575
B. 2625
C. 4725
D. 1050

Ans. C
Sol. The pattern is:

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

25.Among five friends, Praful is older than Rajul but not as old as Lalit. Lalit
is older than Neeraj and Kavita. Neeraj is younger than Rajul but not the
youngest. Who is third in descending order of age?
A. Kavita
B. Rajul
C. Neeraj
D. Lalit

Ans. B
Sol.
Lalit > Praful > Rajul ……..(1)
Lalit > Neeraj & Kavita………(2)
Rajul > Neeraj ; but Neeraj is not the youngest……….(3)
From (1), (2),(3).
Lalit > Praful > Rajul > Neeraj > Kavita
So, Rajul is at third position when arrangement is in descending order.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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English
1. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
FLAMBOYANT
A. unnoticeable
B. excited
C. disturbed
D. distressed

Ans. A
Sol.
Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-
Flamboyant = very confident in your behavior, and like to be noticed by other
people.
Eg. :- The red flowers in her hair were too flamboyant for her elegant ecru
wedding dress.
Unnoticeable = means not easily observed or noticed.
Eg. :- Stick with neutral colors that are almost unnoticeable.
Excited = excessively affected by emotion.
Disturbed = having the place or position changed.
Distressed = facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.

2. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Dismay
A. Yield
B. Aggrandize
C. Disappoint
D. Horrify

Ans. C
Sol. Dismay means to cause (someone) to feel concern and distress. Thus,
the word "disappoint" is the correct answer. The meanings of the other words
are:
Yield = to supply or produce something positive such as a profit, an amount
of food or information
Aggrandize = increase the power, status, or wealth of.
Horrify = fill with horror; shock greatly.

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3. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Incinerate
A. Confine
B. Furnish
C. Capture
D. Destroy

Ans. D
Sol. The word "incinerate (verb)" means to burn something until it is
completely destroyed. Hence, its synonym should be "destroy".
Confine means to keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits
of (space, scope, or time).
Furnish means provide (a house or room) with furniture and fittings.
Capture means take into one's possession or control by force.

4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

SULLEN
A. resurrection
B. repudiation
C. requisite
D. resentful

Ans. D
Sol.
Sullen = angry or bad-tempered; not happy with someone or something
Resurrection = The condition of having been restored to life.
Repudiation=The refusal, especially by public authorities, to acknowledge a
contract or debt.
Resentful = feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been
treated unfairly.
Requisite = something that circumstances make necessary
Hence, option D is the right answer.

5. Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives
their correct order.
P. The Space Age started in 1957 with the launch of the Soviet satellite
Sputnik.
Q. The NASA administrator is nominated by the president and confirmed by a
vote in the Senate.
R. NASA is a U.S. government agency that is responsible for science and
technology related to air and space.

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S. The agency was created to oversee U.S. space exploration and aeronautics
research.
A. SQRP
B. QRPS
C. SQPR
D. RPSQ

Ans. D
Sol.
o The given sentences need to be arranged in a meaningful order.
o For this, we need to find the theme of these sentences and that will be NASA
as the passage talks about the U.S. agency NASA.
o So, sentence R will be the first sentence as it introduces it, and told us, what
is NASA all about.
o PS makes a pair by mentioning the space age and why the agency was
created. The last one will be Q.
Thus, the correct order will be RPSQ.

After arranging the sentences, the paragraph would be:- NASA is a U.S.
government agency that is responsible for science and technology related to
air and space. The Space Age started in 1957 with the launch of the Soviet
satellite Sputnik. The agency was created to oversee U.S. space exploration
and aeronautics research. The NASA administrator is nominated by the
president and confirmed by a vote in the Senate.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.

6. 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.

Hope is also _______(###Q1###) active principle, in that it sustains belief.

By _______(###Q2###) us the dreams and visions that will guide us
through the present, hope gives us the power to project alternative realities;
that the world can be transformed, that it can be conceived differently. It is
the triumph of constructive _______(###Q3###) over existential anxieties,
over the “machinations of fear,” as Ernst Bloch says in The Principle of Hope.
_______(###Q4###) is not an escape, but a _______(###Q5###) for us
to look in the world itself for what can help the world, nobody has ever lived
without daydreams, but it is a question of knowing them deeper and deeper
and in this way keeping them trained on what is right.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

A. a
B. an
C. the
D. has

Ans. B
Sol.
“An” is the correct choice. “active principle” is a noun here, thus, it needs an
article before it. As “active” starts with a vowel sound, thus, “an” is the correct
option. Article “a” is used before a consonant sounding word. Article “the” is
used for specific cases when we need to specify the noun. “has” is a helping
verb, but it is not required here.

7. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

A. offering
B. to offer
C. offer
D. offered

Ans. A
Sol.
“By” is a preposition and a preposition takes gerund after it. Thus, “offering”
is the correct choice and the other options i.e. “to offer” is an infinitive, “offer”
is 1st form of verb, “offered” is past participle form of verb. Thus the other
options are grammatically incorrect.

8. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

A. truth
B. reality
C. materialistic
D. imagination

Ans. D
Sol.
In context of the passage “hope” is being defined as a constructive imagination
that triumphs over our existing anxieties. Thus, “imagination” is the most
appropriate word here. “materialistic” is an adjective and a noun is required
in the blank.

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9. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

A. love
B. hope
C. care
D. reality

Ans. B
Sol.
The main theme of the passage revolves around “hope”. Thus, “hope” is the
correct option.

10. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

A. mandate
B. ignore
C. disburse
D. distribute

Ans. A
Sol.
Mandate means something is required to be done. Ignore means refuse to
take notice. Disburse means to donate or give. Distribute means to give or
share. Out of the given options, only “mandate” fits as per the context of the
sentence meaning instead of escaping the reality it is required to look in the
world to help it.

11. Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives
their correct order.
A. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of
the world's trading nations and ratified in their parliaments.
B. The World Trade Organization is the only global international organization
dealing with the rules of trade between nations.
C. It was founded in 1995 and headquartered in Switzerland and has 164
members.
D. The goal, of these agreements, is to help producers of goods and services,
exporters, and importers conduct their business.
A. ACBD
B. BCAD
C. CABD
D. DABC

Ans. B

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Sol.
B will come first because it is the only independent statement. C comes next
as "it" in C refers to the "World Trade Organization" and the sentence gives
basic information about the organization. Next will come A where we are told
what the organization is made of. And D will follow A as it refers to the goal
of the agreements.

Thus the correct sequence becomes BCAD, i.e.: The World Trade
Organization is the only global international organization dealing with the rules
of trade between nations. It was founded in 1995 and headquartered in
Switzerland and has 164 members. At its heart are the WTO agreements,
negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world's trading nations and ratified
in their parliaments. The goal, of these agreements, is to help producers of
goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.

12. In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors.
Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No error'.
People blamed him (A)/ for being a (B)/ coward person. (C)/ No error (D)
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Ans. C
Sol. The error is in part (C) of the sentence. The word "coward" is a noun not
an adjective. Coward means a person who is not brave and is too eager to
avoid danger, difficulty, or pain. Since, it is not an adjective, using it with
another noun becomes a grammatical mistake. Therefore, the noun "person"
should be omitted from the sentence.

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

To lead astray
A. To take back what you have said
B. To misguide
C. To achieve two results with one effort
D. To apologize humbly

Ans. B

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Sol.
The idiom "lead astray" means to lead one in the wrong direction; to cause
one to be lost or in the wrong place. In other words, we can also say that to
misguide someone is called "lead astray".

14. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given phrase.

Shy away
A. to be timid and afraid
B. to be nervous at difficult times
C. to be courageous in a difficult situation
D. to avoid something one does not like

Ans. D
Sol. The phrasal verb "shy away" means to avoid something that you dislike,
fear, or do not feel confident about.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.

15. In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find
out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option.
If the sentence is free from error, select 'No error'.
The General Board of Committee (A)/ comprises of (B)/ many talented
personalities. (C)/ No error (D)
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Ans. B
Sol. The error is in part (B) of the sentence. The use of preposition "of" is
incorrect here. The verb "comprise" means consist of and it does not take "of"
after it.

16. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

SQUANDER
A. admit
B. manage
C. prefer
D. travel

Ans. B

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Sol. Let's first learn the meaning of the given word :-

Squander = waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and

foolish manner.
E.g. :- Government should not squander the taxpayers’ money.

Manage = to be able to use something, for example, time or money, in an

effective way.
E.g. :- Can you give me some advice on how to manage my time better?

Travel = make a journey, typically of some length.

Admit = confess to be true or to be the case.

Prefer = like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to
choose.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

17. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative
which is the best substitute for the phrase.
To cause troops etc to spread out in readiness for battle
A. Align
B. Collocate
C. Deploy
D. Disperse

Ans. C
Sol. Deploy means to move (troops or equipment) into position for military
action.
Align means to put (things) into correct or appropriate relative positions.
Collocate means (of a word) be habitually juxtaposed with another with a
frequency greater than chance, place side by side or in a particular relation.
Disperse means distribute or spread over a wide area.
Hence, 'deploy' is the most suitable response.

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18. Select the word which means the same as the group of words
given.
Relationship by blood or birth
A. parentage
B. affiliation
C. consanguinity
D. nepotism

Ans. C
Sol. Parentage = the identity and origins of one's parents.

Affiliation = the state or process of affiliating or being affiliated.

Consanguinity = the condition of being blood relations (= related to someone

by birth, not marriage)

Nepotism = the practice among those with power or influence of favouring

relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

19. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

A. boutique
B. physique
C. opaque
D. obleeque

Ans. D
Sol.
Option D has the incorrectly spelt word. Its correct spelling is "oblique" which
means having a sloping direction, angle, or position.

The meanings of the other words are:

Boutique = a small shop selling fashionable clothes or accessories

Physique = the form, size, and development of a person's body

Opaque = not able to be seen through; not transparent.

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20. Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration

(direct/indirect) of the given sentence.
“Don’t let anybody in", said the owner to the peon.
A. The owner ordered to the peon not to let anybody in.
B. The owner ordered the peon not to let anybody in.
C. The owner ordered the peon don’t let anybody in.
D. The owner ordered the peon to not to let anybody in.

Ans. B
Sol.
The direct speech shows that it is an order, so the reporting verb will be
ordered. We do not use “to” after “ordered”. In the indirect speech “Don’t let
anybody in” is converted to “not to let anybody in” after the reposted verb
“ordered”. Hence the correct answer is option B.

21. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive

Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best
expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
This book interested Mr. Amit.
A. Mr. Amit was interested in the book.
B. Mr. Amit was interested by the book.
C. Mr. Amit had been interested in the book.
D. Mr. Amit had been interested for the book.

Ans. A
Sol.
The given sentence is in active form of simple past tense. The structures for
active/passive voices are:
Active: Subject + verb (IInd form) + object...
Passive: Object + was/were + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence
into passive voice:
Mr. Amit was interested in the book.
Please note that the verb "interest" is followed by presposition "in" and not
"by".

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22. In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in

with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and
indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
His __________ taste and habits explain why he is always in debt.
A. judicious
B. thrifty
C. moderate
D. extravagant

Ans. D
Sol. Let's understand the meaning of each word first:

Judicious = having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense

Thrifty = using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully

Moderate = average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree

Extravagant = spending too much money, or using too much of something.

The sentence gives a sense that the person got in debt due to his habit of
spending too much on unnecessary things. So, the correct adjective is
"extravagant".

23. In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in

with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and
indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
CV Raman was an ________ scientist.
A. itinerant
B. eminent
C. immanent
D. imminent

Ans. B
Sol. The blank needs an adjective which is to modify the noun "scientist".
Now, let's understand the meaning of the given words:

Eminent means renowned and distinguished person.

Itinerant means travelling which does not fit in the blank.

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Immanent means existing or operating within.

Imminent means a thing about to happen which is also not an appropriate

option.

As we can see that out of the given alternatives, only the adjective "eminent"
modifies a noun. So, it is the best choice.

24. Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

When this monstrous falsehood was told to the man he was (extreme
gratified) and often repeated the story.
A. extremely gratified
B. extremely gratifying
C. extremed gratified
D. No improvement

Ans. A
Sol.
In the bracketed part, the word "gratified" is a verb form. Gratify means to
give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction. We know that to modify a verb, an
adverb is used. This makes the use of "extreme" incorrect as it is an adjective.
The correct adverb is "extremely". So, option A is the correct answer.

25. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bold segment in the
given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement.
There is a few things that I needed to work on mentally which I am happy I
could work.
A. are a few things
B. were a few things
C. was few things
D. No improvement

Ans. B
Sol.
In the sentence, "there" is called a dummy subject. When "there" is used, the
verb agrees with the noun/pronoun following by it. In the sentence, the noun
is "a few things" which is plural and therefore, requires a plural verb. This
makes the bracketed part incorrect. Also, the bold part must be kept in past
tense as the speaker talks about things that he needed to work in past. Hence,
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Quantitative Aptitude
1.In the given figure, ∠QRN = 40°, ∠PQR = 46° and MN is a tangent at R.
What is the value (in degrees) of x, y, and z respectively?

A. 40, 46, 94
B. 40, 50, 90
C. 46, 54, 80
D. 50, 40, 90

Ans. A

Sol.
in a triangle drawn in a circle,
∠QPR = ∠QRN = 40 ° (By alternate segment theorem)
Similarly, ∠PQR = ∠PRM = 46 ° (By alternate segment theorem)
Also, y + z + 40 ° = 180 °
Or z = 180 ° - 40 ° - 46 °
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2.PB and QA are two medians of triangle PQR such that they intersect
perpendicularly at G. If PB = 9 cm and QA =6 cm, Find BQ
A. 5 cm
B. 6 cm
C. 7 cm
D. 10 cm

Ans. A

Sol.
⇒ PB = 9 cm
⇒ GB = 1*9/3 cm
⇒ GB = 3 cm
⇒ And QA =2*AQ/3
⇒ QA=2* 6/3 cm
⇒ 4 cm
⇒ In ΔQGB
⇒ QB2= QA2 + AB2
⇒ QB2 = 42 + 32
⇒ QB2 =52
⇒ QB = 5 cm

3.There are two identical circles of radius 10 cm each. If the length of the
direct common tangent is 26 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of
thetransverse common tangent?
A. 2√69
B. 4√23
C. 4√46
D. 3√46

Ans. A
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4.What is the simplified value of

A. sin A
B. cos A/2
C. cos2 A
D. 2 sin A/2

Ans. A

Sol.

= sin A (∵ sinA = 2sin(A/2)cos(A/2))

5. + =?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 20
D. None

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Sol. +

= +
=5(
=5

6.Find the value of Secθ ( ) – 2 tan2θ.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 0
D. 4

Ans. B

Sol. = Secθ ( ) – 2 tan2θ

]-

]-

= 2 (sec2θ - )
=2

7.A regular pyramid has a square base. The height of the pyramid is 22 cm
and side of its base 14 cm. Volume of pyramid is equal to the volume of a
sphere. What is the radius (in cm) of the sphere?
A. 3
B. 7
C. 14
D. 3

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Sol. Side of square base= 14cm

Area of square base= 14 ×14=196
Volume of pyramid= 1/3 × area of base × height= 1/3 ×196 × 22

Let the radius of sphere=r

Then

1/3×196×22 =

r3= (49×7)

r = 7 cm

8.The length, breadth and height of a cuboid are in the ratio 19 : 11 : 13. If
length is 30 cm more than height, then what is the volume (in cm3) of this
cuboid?
A. 81510
B. 89665
C. 195300
D. 339625

Ans. D
Sol. Let the length = 19x
Breath = 11x
Height = 13x
19x – 13x = 30cm
6x = 30 ⇒ x = 5cm
Volume of cuboid =
So required volume = 339625

9.If then is equal to:

A. 322
B. 385
C. 343
D. 364

Ans. A

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Sol.
We know that,

On putting in above expression,

10.If 5x = 30−y = 6z, then what is the value of ?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3

Ans. A
Sol. Let 5x = 30−y = 6z = k

=0

11.If 3x + [1/(5x)] = 7, then what is the value of 5x/(15x2 + 15x + 1)?

A. 1/5
B. 1/10
C. 2/5
D. 10

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Sol.

- - - - - - - - - equation 1

12.If x2 + y2 + 2(y + 1) = 1, then find the value of x25 + y48

A. 0
B. 1
C. - 1
D. 2

Ans. B
Sol. Given,
x2 + y2 + 2(y + 1) = 1
⇒ x2 + y2 + 2y + 2 = 1
⇒ x2 + y2 + 2y + 2 – 1 = 0
⇒ x2 + (y + 1)2 = 0
As, the sum of two square terms are equal to zero then the individual term
will equal to zero.
So, x = 0
And, (y + 1) = 0
⇒y=-1
Hence,
x25 + y48
= (0)25 + (- 1)48
=0+1
=1

13.If the number of eight digits is 789x531y, the number is divisible by 72,
then the value of (5x - 3y) will be:
A. 0
B. -1
C. 1
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Ans. B
Sol.
Since the given number is divisible by 72, it must be divisible by 4, 8 and 9.
Since, it is divisible by 4, last two digit must be divisible by 4. So, possible
values of y are 2, 6. Since the number is divisible by 8 also, last three digits
must be divisible by 8. Since 312 is divisible by 8, only possible value of y is
2. Now, the number is divisible by 9, therefore sum of the digit must be
divisible by 9.

for x = 1, this sum is divisible by 9.

14.A man travels 450 km to his home partly by train and partly by car. He
takes 8 hrs 40 mins if he travels 240 km by train and rest by car. He takes
20mins more if he travels 180 km by train and the rest by car. The speed of
the car in km/hr is how much?
A. 45
B. 50
C. 60
D. 48

Ans. A
Sol. Let speed of train be x kmph.
Speed of car = y kmph.
Case I,
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15.A car covers of the distance from A to B at the speed of 8 km/ hr, of
the distance at 25 km per hour and the remaining at the speed of 20 km per
hour, Find the average speed of the whole journey.
A. 12.625 km/hr
B. 13.625 km/hr
C. 14.625 km/hr
D. 15.625 km/hr

Ans. D
Sol. Let the total distance be 1 Km.
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hours

Average speed =

Kmph

16.Three persons A, B and C are working together. A and B completed of

the whole work and B and C completed of whole work together. If they all
got 4410 for the work then what is difference between share of A and C?
A. 210
B. 420
C. 630
D. 840

Ans. C

Sol. Work completed by C = 1 – =

Work completed by A = 1 – =

Required difference = 4410 = 630

17.A purchased a dining table marked at ₹ 3,000 at a successive discount of

10% and 15% respectively. He gave ₹ 105 as transportation charge and sold
it at ₹ 3,200. What is his gain percentage?

A.
B. 25%

C.

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Ans. C
Sol. Market Price Of Dining Table = ₹ 3000
First discount = 10%

Discount price
Hence price after 1st discount = 3000 – 300 = ₹ 2700
Now 2nd discount = 15%

Discount price
Hence price after 2nd discount = 2700 – 405 = 2295 ₹
A gave ₹ 105 as transportation charge
Therefore total expenditure of A = 2295 + 105 = ₹ 2400
A sold the same dining table at ₹ 3200
Hence profit that A made = 3200 – 2400 = ₹ 800

Hence gain % of A =

18. A manufacturer fixes his selling price at 30% over the cost of production.
If cost of production goes up by 15% and manufacturer raises his selling price
by 10%. His percentage profit is
A. 560/23
B. 560/25
C. 460/23
D. 455/25

Ans. A
Sol. Cost of production of article = Rs 100 (left)
S.P. = Rs 130
New cost of production = Rs115
S.P. =

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Profit percent

= 560/23 %

19.A, B and C are three students. A got 36% less marks than B and 16% more
marks than C. If B got 145 marks, then what are the marks got by C?
A. 120
B. 110
C. 80
D. 75

Ans. C
Sol. Marks of B = 145

Marks of A = 145 - 36% of 145 = 64% of 145

Marks of A =

Marks of A = 16% more than the marks of C

Let marks of C = x

X + 16% of x = 92.8

116% of x = 92.8

X=

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20.The ratio of number of cans of orange, pineapple and mixed fruit juices
kept in a store is 8 : 9 : 15. If the store sells 25%, 33.33% and 20% of orange,
pineapple and mixed fruit juices cans respectively, then what is the ratio of
number of cans of these juices in the remaining stock?
A. 1 : 1 : 2
B. 6 : 6 : 13
C. 12 : 15 : 19
D. 4 : 9 : 13

Ans. A
Sol. Ratio of number of cans of orange, pinapple and mixed fruit = 8:9:15

Let the number of orange cans = 80

Number of pineapple = 90

Number of mixed fruit = 150

Remaining cans of orange = 80-25% of 80 = 75% of 80 =

Remaining cans of pineaaple = 90-33.33% of 90 =

Remaining cans of mixed fruit = 150-20% of 150

= 80% of 150 =

Required ratio = 60:60:120 = 1:1:2

21.Find the greatest number that will divide 43, 91 and 183 so as to leave the
same remainder in each case.
A. 4
B. 7
C. 9
D. 13

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Sol. In these types of questions, we find the difference of the numbers to

cancel out the same remainder.
After this, we find the HCF of the resultant numbers.
Required number = HCF of
= HCF of 48, 92 and 140 = 4

Direction: The given data shows the number of mobiles (in thousands)
manufactured by companies C-1, C-2, C-3 and C-4 in 2017, 2018 and 2019?

22. Which company manufactured the highest number of mobiles across all
the years?
A. C-4
B. C-1
C. C-3
D. C-2

Ans. C
Sol.
Total number of mobiles manufactured by C-1 = 59 + 65 + 68 = 192
Total number of mobiles manufactured by C-2 = 62 + 67 + 72 = 201
Total number of mobiles manufactured by C-3 = 68 + 71 + 74 = 213
Total number of mobiles manufactured by C-4 = 59 + 62 + 65 = 186
Clearly, Company C-3 manufactured highest number of mobiles across all the
years.

23.Which company witnessed the highest increase in manufacturing from

2017 to 2018?
A. C-4
B. C-1
C. C-2
D. C-3

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Sol.
Increment in manufacturing from 2017 to 2018 of company C-1 = 65 – 59 =
6
Increment in manufacturing from 2017 to 2018 of company C-2 = 67 – 62 =
5
Increment in manufacturing from 2017 to 2018 of company C-3 = 71-68 = 3
Increment in manufacturing from 2017 to 2018 of company C-4 = 62 – 59 =
3
Clearly, Company C-1 witnessed the highest increase in manufacturing from
2017 to 2018.

24.What is the ratio of total products manufacture by C-1 to that of C-4?

A. 11 : 13
B. 14 : 21
C. 27 : 35
D. 32 : 31

Ans. D
Sol.
Total products manufacture by C-1 = 59 + 65 + 68 = 192
Total products manufacture by C-4 =59+62+65 = 186
Required Ratio = 192 : 186 = 32 : 31

25.Which company manufactured the least number of mobile across all the
years?
A. C-2
B. C-1
C. C-4
D. C-3

Ans. C
Sol.
Total mobile manufacture by C-1 = 59 + 65 + 68 = 192
Total mobile manufacture by C-2 =62+67+72 = 201
Total mobile manufacture by C-3 = 68 + 71 + 74 = 213
Total mobile manufacture by C-4 =59+62+65 = 186
Clearly, Company C-4 manufactured the least number of mobiles across all
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General Awareness
1.Who was the founder of Utpala dynasty?
A. Gopalavarman
B. Alakhana
C. Avantivarman
D. Sankaravarman

Ans. C
Sol.
● Avantivarman was the founder of Utpala dynasty.
● He ruled Kashmir from 855 to 883 CE and built the Avantiswami
Temple.
● He founded the cities of Avantipur and Suyapur.
● Utpala dynasty was a Kashmiri kingdom which ruled over the
Kashmir region.
● It ruled from 9th to 10th century CE.
● Sankaravarman was the second ruler of Utpala dynasty and He ruled
from 885 CE to 902 CE.

2._________, popularly known as ‘Ali Gauhar’, was defeated in the Battle of

Buxar.
A. Bahadur Shah II
B. Shah Alam I
C. Akbar II
D. Shah Alam II

Ans. D
Sol.
● Shah Alam II popularly known as ‘Ali Gauhar’, was defeated in the
Battle of Buxar.
● He was the seventeenth Mughal Emperor and the emperor of a
crumbling Mughal empire.
● The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22/23 October 1764.
● It was a decisive victory for the British East India Company.
● The war had been brought to an end by the Treaty of Allahabad in
1765.
● Bahadur Shah II was the twentieth and last Mughal Emperor of India.

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3.Who founded the Home Rule League in April 1916?

A. Savitribai Phule
B. Annie Besant
C. Lakshmi Sehgal
D. Sarojini Naidu

Ans. B
Sol.
● Annie Besant founded the Home Rule League in April 1916.
● The objective of the Home Rule League was the establishment of self-
government for India in British empire using constitutional methods.
● Annie Besant was a prolific writer and a powerful orator.
● She also became the first woman President of the Indian National
Congress.
● Savitribai Phule is regarded as the first female teacher of India.
● Laxmi Sehgal is one of the lion hearted women India ever had.
● Sarojini Naidu was the first female governor of an Indian state.

4.The battle of Plassey was fought in the year ………..

A. 1957
B. 1900
C. 1857
D. 1757

Ans. D
Sol.
● The Battle of Plassey was fought in north-eastern India on 23 June 1757.
● The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company
over a much larger force of the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies.
● The battle took place at Palashi on the banks of the Hooghly River.
● The first British victory in South Asia, the battle helped the Company seize
control of Bengal.
● The battle was preceded by an attack on British-controlled Calcutta by
Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah and the Black Hole massacre.

5.The Treaty of Purandar was signed between_____.

A. Afghans and Portuguese
B. Nawab of Bengal and Rajputs
C. Eastern Gangas and Cholas
D. Mughals and Marathas

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Ans. D
Sol.
● The Treaty of Purandar was signed between mughals and marathas.
● It was signed on june 11, 1665.
● It was held between jai singh I who was commander of mughal empire and
chhatrapati shivaji maharaj.
● After signing the treaty, maratha had to help mughals whenever required.
● Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj decided to sign the treaty because of heavy loss
of soldiers and damage to the empire.

6.The present capital of Burma is _______.

A. Naypyidaw
B. Kathmandu
C. Dhaka
D. Thimphu

Ans. A
Sol.
● The present capital of Burma is Naypyidaw.
● It is the third-largest city of Myanmar and It is located at the centre
of the Naypyidaw Union Territory.
● Burma is also known as Myanmar and It is the 10th largest in Asia by
area.
● Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal.
● Dhaka is the capital and the largest city of Bangladesh and It is the
economic, political, and cultural center of Bangladesh.
● Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan.

7.Hindon is the tributary of which of the following rivers?

A. Ganga
B. Kaveri
C. Krishna
D. Yamuna

Ans. D
Sol.
● Hindon is the tributary of the Yamuna river. It is originated from Uttar
Pradesh.
● Hindon River flows between Ganga and Yamuna river.
● There is an Indian air force near the Hindon river called “Hindon Air Force
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● Kali river merges in Hindon river before its merge with Yamuna river.
● Most of the industries throw non-biodegradable waste in the Hindon river
because of this Dissolved oxygen levels are zero throughout the length of this
river. Hindon Kali and Krishna Bachao Abhiyan were started by locals to save
the river.

8.India's only active volcano is found on a Barren Island which is located in

_______.
A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B. Lakshadweep Islands
C. Malabar Coast
D. Himalayas

Ans. A
Sol.
● India's only active volcano is found on Barren Island which is located in
Andaman and Nicobar.
● Barren Island is the most popular among tourists for scuba diving.
● The active volcano has erupted at least once over the past 10,000 years.
● There are four types of volcano defined as an active volcano, an erupting
volcano, dormant, and extinct volcano.
● Barren island active volcano is harmful to the island’s fauna that is reported
in the geological survey of India.

9.The Living Root Bridges are a rare ecological phenomenon seen in which
state of India?
A. West Bengal
B. Meghalaya
C. Sikkim
D. Mizoram

Ans. B
Sol.
● The Living Root Bridges are a rare ecological phenomenon seen in the
southern part of the Northeast Indian state of Meghalaya.
● A living root bridge is a type of simple suspension bridge formed of living
plant roots by tree shaping.
● They are handmade from the aerial roots of rubber fig trees by the Khasi
and Jaintia peoples of the mountainous terrain along the southern part of the
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● Living root bridges have also been created in Indonesia at Jembatan akar
on the island of Sumatra.
● It is also created in the Banten province of Java, by the Baduy people.
● Most of the Living Root bridges grow on steep slopes of subtropical moist
broadleaf forest between 50m and 1150m above sea level.

10.What does Article 42 of the Indian Constitution deal with?

A. Provisions for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.
B. Protection of life and personal liberty.
C. Fundamental rights
D. Uniform civil code for the citizens.

Ans. A
Sol.
● Article 42 of the constitution of India deals with Provisions for just
and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.
● The main objective of Article 42 of the Constitution is to significantly
contribute to the formation of the rule of law.
● Article 21 of Constitution of India is related to Protection of Life and
Personal Liberty.
● Fundamental Rights deals with Article 12 to Article 35 in part III of the
constitution.
● The six fundamental rights of Indian constitution are:
1) Right to equality
2) Right to freedom
3) Right against exploitation
4) Right to freedom of religion
5) Cultural and educational rights
6) Right to constitutional remedies
● Article 44 is related to the Uniform civil code for the citizens.

11.Who introduced ‘Objective Resolution’ in the Constituent Assembly?

A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. B.R Ambedkar
D. Rajendra Prasad

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Sol.
● Jawaharlal Nehru introduced ‘Objective Resolution’ in the Constituent
Assembly.
● Objective resolution cherishes the value of the maker of the constitution of
India. The people of India get social, economic, and political justice, equality,
and fundamental freedoms under the guarantee of an objective resolution.
● The objective resolution was presented by Jawaharlal Nehru on 13 December
1946. Later it becomes by the preamble of the constitution of India.
● Jawaharlal Nehru was the first prime minister of India. He was also popular
with children by the name of Chacha Nehru.
● In India, its birthday is celebrated as children’s day and awarded by Bharat
Ratan in 1955.

12.Article 17 of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following?

A. Protection of interests of minorities
B. Abolition of Untouchability
C. Continuance of rights of citizenship
D. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment

Ans. B
Sol.
● Article 17 of the Indian constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability.
● Anyone following or practicing untouchability will be punishable by law that
right is given by article 17.
● Article 17 came under the right to equality of fundamental rights.
● In part III, there are six fundamental rights. Due to the violation of
fundamental rights, we can move to the supreme court for justice.
● Article 29 deals with the protection of the interests of minorities. Article 10
states the continuance of the right of citizenship.

13.What does the 103rd constitutional amendment deal with?

A. Women’s reservation
B. Economic reservation
C. Right to education
D. Right against exploitation

Ans. B
Sol.
● The 103rd constitutional amendment deals with Economic reservation.
● The Act amends Article 15 and 16 to provide for reservation based on
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● It provides for 10% reservation in government jobs and educational

institutions for the economically weaker section in the unreserved category.
● The 103rd constitutional amendment bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on 9
January 2019, the last day of the House’s winter session.
● It was introduced by Thawar Chand Gehlot, Minister of Social Justice and
Empowerment.

14.In which year was the first Indian state recognized on linguistic basis?
A. 1956
B. 1951
C. 1950
D. 1953

Ans. D
Sol.
● The first Indian State recognized on linguistic basis was in 1953.
● Andhra Pradesh was the first state established on linguistic basis.
● Linguistic states are the states divided on the basis of language.

15.Which among the following is not an infectious viral disease?

A. Mumps
B. Influenza
C. Typhoid
D. Dengue

Ans. C
Sol.
● Typhoid is not an infectious viral disease.
● It is caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi.
● It is a type of enteric fever,along with paratyphoid fever.
● It is a bacterial infection that can lead to a high fever, diarrhea, and
vomiting.
● Influenza is a viral infection which attacks the respiratory system
and It is commonly called the Flu.
● A viral infection which primarily affects saliva-producing glands that
are located near ears is called Mumps.
● Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection and The virus responsible
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16.Bee-keeping is also called as:

A. Sericulture
B. Pisciculture
C. Apiculture
D. Aquaculture

Ans. C
Sol.
• Bee-keeping is also called apiculture.
• In apiculture, the colonies of bees are maintained or man-made hives are
used for keeping bees to produce honey, and other products like beeswax,
propolis, and royal jelly.
• Sericulture is a method of cultivating silkworms and extracting silk from
them.
• Pisciculture is a method of raising fish in a tank for food.
• Aquaculture is breeding, raising, and harvesting fish, shellfish, and aquatic
plants.

17.The process of converting ammonia into nitrates is called:

A. Nitrogen-fixation
B. Ammonification
C. Denitrification
D. Nitrification

Ans. D
Sol.
• The process of converting ammonia into nitrates is called nitrification.
• The nitrification process is held in two steps one is nitrite formation and the
other is nitrate formation.
• The nitrification method is done by Nitrosomonas which converts ammonia
into nitrates.
• In this process microbes are used that sequentially converts oxide nitrogen
compounds into nitrite and nitrate.
• In the first step of nitrification ammonia-oxidizing bacteria oxidizes ammonia
and in the second step nitrite-oxidizing bacteria oxides nitrite to nitrate.

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18.Which of the following of Newton's laws explains the recoiling of a gun

when a bullet is fired?
A. Law of gravitation
B. Third law of motion
C. First law of motion
D. Second law of motion

Ans. B
Sol.
• The third law of motion explains the recoiling of a gun when a bullet is fired.
• The third law of motion states that every action has an equal and opposite
reaction.
• The first law of motion explains states a body remains in a state of rest or
motion until an external force is not applied.
• The second law of motion states that force on the object is proportional to
the object’s mass and acceleration.
• Newton's three laws center on the relationship between the motion of the
object and force applied to it.

19.The Losar Festivalis celebrated by the people of the ……………… tribe.

A. Khasi
B. Kodava
C. Munda
D. Monpa

Ans. D
Sol.
● The Losar Festivalis celebrated by the people of the Monpa tribe.
● The losar festivals are celebrated from 500 BC time in Arunachal pradesh.
● They follow buddhist religion and live life doing agriculture and animal
husbandry.
● The losar festival is held for a 3 day festival and celebrated with great pomp
and show in Tawang.
● The ‘losar’ word created by two words that is ‘lo’ represent that ‘new’ and
‘sar’ represent ‘year’.

20.Keisabadi is a popular dance form of _______.

A. Kerala
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
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Ans. D
Sol.
● Keisabadi is a popular dance form of Odisha.
● The main elements of this dance are:
A. Nritya
B. Nritta
C. Natya
● This type of dance is performed only by men and This dance is based
on the love story of Radha and Krishna.
● The popular folk dance of Gujarat is Garba.
● Kathakali is one of the most popular dance forms of Kerala.
● Lavani is one of the most popular dances in Maharashtra and It is a
combination of traditional song and dance.

21.Which of the following is the longest river in Europe?

A. Mekong
B. Zambezi
C. Sepik
D. Volga

Ans. D
Sol.
● Volga river is the longest river in Europe.
● It is also Europe’s largest river in terms of discharge and drainage basin.
● Volga river Flows through Central Russia to Southern Russia and into the
Caspian Sea.
● It has a length of 3,531 km and a catchment area of 1,360,000 km2.
● It is widely regarded as the national river of Russia.

22.Who among the following was conferred the Skoch Chief Minister of the
Year award in February 2021?
A. Yogi Adityanath
B. Uddhav Thackeray
C. Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
D. Pinarayi Vijayan

Ans. C
Sol.
* Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy was conferred the
Skoch Chief Minister of the Year award in February 2021.

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* The award was presented to him by the chairman, Skoch group, Sameer
Kochhar on February 16, 2021.
* Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is serving as the 17th and current Chief Minister of
Andhra Pradesh since 2019.
* He is also the founder and president of YSR Congress Party (YSRCP).

23.Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde is the ______ Chief Justice of India.

A. 50th
B. 48th
C. 47th
D. 46th

Ans. C
Sol.
● Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde is serving as the 47thand the current Chief
Justice of India. He is a former Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High
Court.
● He is also serving as the Chancellor of Maharashtra National Law
University, Mumbai, and Maharashtra National Law University,
Nagpur. He has a tenure of eight years in the Supreme Court of India and
is due to retire on 23rd April 2021.

24.Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched ARYA Project,

here Y stands for
A. Youth
B. Young
C. Yellow
D. Yarn

Ans. A
Sol.
* Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched ARYA Project in
2015.
* ARYA stands for Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture.
* Its main objective is to attract and empower the Youth in Rural Areas to
take up various Agriculture, Allied and service sector enterprises for
sustainable income and gainful employment in selected districts.
* It is implemented through Krishi Vighyan Kendra in one district from each
state.

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25.SATH programme is being implemented by NITI Ayog. In this, T stands for

A. Transportation
B. Transforming
C. Telecommunication
D. Transferrable
E. None of the above/More than one of the above

Ans. B
Sol.
* SATH programme stands for Sustainable Action for Transforming Human
Capital.
* Its objective is to initiate transformation in the education and health sectors.
* SATH Education Roadmaps 2018-20 is also implemented by NITI Ayog.

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