SSC CGL 16th August 2021 Shift-1

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Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually

Question 1

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
36 × 81 ÷ 9 − (88 ÷ 4) + 14 + (22 + 7) = 169

A 36 and 14

B 81 and 36

C 9 and 36

D 14 and 22

Answer: A

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Question 2

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears
to be at variance with commonly known facts,
decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
No bank is an office.
All offices are stalls.
Conclusions:
I. No bank is a stall.
II. No stall is a bank.
III. Some stalls are offices.
IV. All the stalls are offices.

A Only conclusion I follows

B Both conclusions I and II follow

C Only conclusion III follows

D Both conclusions I and IV follow

Answer: C

Question 3

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

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Answer: D

Question 4

Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the word that is different.

A Empathy

B Envy

C Jealousy

D Hatred

Answer: A

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Question 5

Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.

Answer: A

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Question 6

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

A 8

B 6

C 5

D 7

Answer: C

Question 7

Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.
Coriander seeds, Spices, Cinnamon

Answer: D

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Question 8

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
10, 22, 35, 40, 72, 40, ?

A 143

B 131

C 134

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D 133

Answer: D

Question 9

In a certain code language, 'PRINT' is written as 'YMNIU'. How will 'MAGIC' be written in that language?

A HDLVR

B HRLZR

C HRLRZ

D HLDRV

Answer: B

Question 10

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.
1. Sorting
2. Solitary
3. Solution
4. Sophisticate
5. Solvent

A 2, 3, 5, 4, 1

B 2, 3, 1, 4, 5

C 2, 4, 1, 3, 5

D 2, 5, 3, 4, 1

Answer: A

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Question 11

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
THME, WKJB, ZNGY, CQDV, ?

A FTAR

B FTBS

C FUAS

D FTAS

Answer: D

Question 12

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series.
UA_B_TU_CBD__ACB_TUAC__T

A C, D, A, U, U, D, B, D

B C, D, A, T, U, D, C, D

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C D, C, A, T, U, D, D, B

D C, D, A, T, U, D, B, D

Answer: D

Question 13

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.
Leaves : Rattle : : Owl : ?

A hoohoo

B doing quai-quai

C Tweet

D grunt

Answer: A

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Question 14

Select the option that is embedded in the given figure (rotation is NOT allowed).

Answer: A

Question 15

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

A DFBA

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B RTPO

C LNJI

D FHDB

Answer: D

Question 16

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.
16 : 144 : : 28 : ?

A 263

B 420

C 364

D 544

Answer: B

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Question 17

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

A 15 : 197

B 25 : 167

C 27 : 181

D 21 : 139

Answer: A

Question 18

Select the boxes that can be formed by folding the given sheet along the lines.

A Only B and C

B Only C and D

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C Only A, C and D

D Only A and C

Answer: D

Question 19

Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

Answer: A

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Question 20

What was the day of the week on 17 April 2014?

A Saturday

B Thursday

C Friday

D Wednesday

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 Answer: B

Question 21

Identify the option word-pair having same relation which is given in the question's word-pair.
Angry : Feeling

A Bycycle : road

B Pomegranate : Fruit

C Television : Entertainment

D mattress : bed

Answer: B

Question 22

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.
(6, 9, 45)

A (6, 8, 60)

B (2, 8, 46)

C (7, 4, 48)

D (8, 10, 36)

Answer: D

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Question 23

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

A 17

B 18

C 15

D 16

Answer: A

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Question 24

‘A # B’ means ‘A is the son of B’.

‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’.
‘A & B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’.
‘A % B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’.
If ‘M @ R % K # G # N & T’, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?

A M is the mother of K.

B R is the daughter of G.

C T is the paternal grandfather of M.

D N is the paternal grandmother of K.

Answer: C

Question 25

In a certain code language, 'FRENCH' is coded as '114' and 'LOSS' is coded as '47'. How will 'COURSE' be coded in that language?

A 103

B 87

C 120

D 81

Answer: B

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Question 26

According to the Puranas, Lord Vishnu took the shape of ______ in order to rescue the earth, which had sunk into water.

A a lion

B an elephant

C a boar

D a tiger

Answer: C

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Question 27

Halogens have ______ electrons in their outermost shells.

A six

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B eight

C five

D seven

Answer: D

Question 28

Which of the following states’ former Governor, Mata Prasad, died in January 2021?

A Goa

B Uttarakhand

C Arunachal Pradesh

D Uttar Pradesh

Answer: C

Question 29

Who among the following was the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1947?

A Osman Ali

B Akbar Ali Khan

C Mir Mahbub Ali Khan

D Nasir Jung

Answer: A

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Question 30

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides for the creation of a GST Council?

A Article 246A

B Article 323A

C Article 279A

D Article 269A

Answer: C

Question 31

Which of the following is a work on statecraft written by Krishnadevaraya?

A Tolkappiyam

B Amuktamalyada

C Kadambari

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D Karpuramanjari

Answer: B

Question 32

Who amongthe following never becamethe Vice Presidentof India?

A VV Giri

B BD Jatti

C Gulzarilal Nanda

D Zakir Husain

Answer: C

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Question 33

How many trains were flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2021 connecting the location of the Statue of Unity to
different parts of India?

A Five

B Eight

C Six

D Seven

Answer: B

Question 34

Which of the following is the meaning of ‘Pishtaq’ in the context of medieval Indo-Islamic architecture?

A Tall gateway

B Water tank

C Dome

D True arch

Answer: A

Question 35

Which of the following locations has the highest altitude?

A Moradabad

B Patna

C Kolkata

D Ranikhet

Answer: D

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Question 36

Who among the following was appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Telecommunications Consultants India Limited in
January 2021?

A Jitendra Singh

B Rajeev Kumar

C Sanjeev Kumar

D Sarabjit Singh Sandhu

Answer: C

Question 37

______ is created by the collision of convergent plate boundaries.

A Mid-ocean ridge

B Land erosion

C Oceanic trench

D Mountain building

Answer: D

Question 38

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?

A Vitamin A

B Vitamin C

C Vitamin K

D Vitamin D

Answer: B

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Question 39

Tapovan Vishnugad Hydroelectric Project is located in:

A Uttarakhand

B Himachal Pradesh

C Ladakh

D Jammu and Kashmir

Answer: A

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Question 40

With which of the following sports is the term ‘Chinaman’ associated?

A Swimming

B Table tennis

C Polo

D Cricket

Answer: D

Question 41

When is National Girl Child Day observed annually in India?

A 24 January

B 5 June

C 12 May

D 9 September

Answer: A

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Question 42

Who among the following was the first Indian to unfurl the tricolour on foreign land?

A Annie Besant

B Lakshmi Sehgal

C Begum Hazrat Mahal

D Bhikaiji Cama

Answer: D

Question 43

Who among the following is the author of the book 'Democrats and Dissenters'?

A Gurucharan Das

B Ramchandra Guha

C Nalini Singh

D Arun Shourie

Answer: B

Question 44

Which part of the body is associated with the rickets disorder?

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A Bones

B Eyes

C Skin

D Heart

Answer: A

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Question 45

Which of the following diseases is caused by a parasite?

A Plague

B Pneumonia

C Goitre

D Malaria

Answer: D

Question 46

‘Bolak-aat’ is a .......... from the state of Karnataka.

A painting form

B dance form

C sculpting form

D music form

Answer: B

Question 47

What is the objective of the 'Doughnut Model' of development?

A It envisions total abandonment of technology to live at peace with environment.

B It envisions the food processing industry as the centre of development.

C It envisions rapid development at environmental cost, then make up for it later.

D It envisions a world in which people and planet can thrive in balance.

Answer: D

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Question 48

India and ______ were declared joint winners of the 2020 Online FIDE Chess Olympiad.

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A The US

B Serbia

C Russia

D Estonia

Answer: C

Question 49

Who among the following is credited with postulating three laws of planetary motion?

A Johannes Kepler

B Isaac Newton

C Galileo Galilei

D Tycho Brahe

Answer: A

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a feature of food security?

A Acceptability

B Affordability

C Accessibility

D Availability

Answer: A

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Question 51

The income of A is 30% less than the income of B and the income of B is 137.5% more than that of C. If the income of A is ₹28500
less than that of B, then the income (in ₹) of C is:

A 36000

B 48000

C 50000

D 40000

Answer: D

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Question 52

In △ABC, ∠A = 90∘ , AD ⊥ BC at D. If AB = 12 cm and AC = 16 cm, then what is the length(in cm) of BD?

A 7.8

B 6.4

C 7.2

D 8.4

Answer: C

Question 53

Ratio of the present age of a motherto that of the daughteris 7 : 1. After 5 years the ratio will become 4 : 1. What is the difference (in
years) in their present ages?

A 29

B 30

C 28

D 31

Answer: B

Question 54

1 + 2 tan2 θ + 2 sin θ sec2 θ, 0∘ < θ < 90∘ , is equal to:

1−cos θ
A 1+cos θ

1+cos θ
B 1−cos θ

1−sin θ
C 1+sin θ

1+sin θ
D 1−sin θ

Answer: D

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Question 55

Table shows the number of trees planted in 4 cities from 2016 to 2020.

From 2016 to 2020, how many more trees were planted in Ahmedabad as compared to trees planted in Pune?

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A 1860

B 1850

C 2000

D 2340

Answer: A

Question 56

Angle between the internal bisectors of two angles ∠B and ∠C of a △ABC , is 132∘ , then the value of ∠A is:

A 62∘

B 72∘

C 84∘

D 48∘
Answer: C

Question 57

Study the following table and answer the question:

Number of students enrolled for Vocational Courses (VC) in five institutes - A, B, C, D & E.

The ratio of the total number of students enrolled for VC in institutes A, C and E in 2016 to the total number of students enrolled in
institutes B and D in 2018, is

A 8:7

B 14 : 9

C 21 : 19

D 3:2

Answer: D

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Question 58

A train mans first 75 km at a certain uniform speed and next 90 km at an average speed of 10 km/h more than the normal speed. If it
takes 3 hours to complete the journey, then how much timewill the train take to cover 300 km with normal speed?

A 5 hours 15 minutes

B 5 hours 25 minutes

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C 5 hours

D 6 hours

Answer: D

Question 59

x + y + z = 2 and xy + yz + zx = −11, then the value of x3 + y3 + z3 − 3xyz is:

A 78

B 71

C 74

D 69

Answer: C

Question 60

The selling price of an article marked for ₹10000 after giving three discounts, 20%, 10% and k% is ₹6120. What will be selling price
(in ₹) of the samearticle if a single discountof (k + 20)% is allowed?

A 8500

B 6800

C 6500

D 8000

Answer: C

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Question 61

Table shows income (in ₹) received by 4 employees of a company during the month of December 2020 and all their income sources.

By what percent are the Arrears of Amit and Suresh taken together less than the Arrears of Nitin and Varun taken together?

A 1.4

B 1.2

C 1.5

D 1.6

Answer: D

Question 62

If a 3 + b3 = 405 and a + b = 9, then the value of ab is

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A 10

B 15

C 8

D 12

Answer: D

Question 63

Study the following table and answer the question:

Number of students enrolled for Vocational Courses (VC) in five institutes - A, B, C, D & E.

The total number of students enrolled for VC in institute C in 2013, 2014 and 2017 is what percent of the total number of students
enrolled in all the five institutes in 2018?

A 62

B 55

C 58

D 53

Answer: B

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Question 64
3 81
If (2x − x ) = 2, then what is the value of (16x4 + x4 )?

A 328

B 180

C 184

D 220

Answer: C

Question 65
cosec θ+cot θ 4 sin2 θ−1
If cosec θ−cot θ = 7, then the value of 4 sin2 θ+5 is:

1
A −9
1
B 3

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C −3
1
D 9

Answer: D

Question 66

The average of 22 numbers is 37.5. The average of first 12 numbers is 40.6 and that of the last 12 numbers is 35.4. If 11th and 12th
numbers are excluded, then what is the average of the remaining numbers?

A 37.8

B 36.9

C 37.4

D 36.4

Answer: B

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Question 67

If the 6-digit number 5x423y is divisible by 88, then what is the value of (5x - 8y)?

A 16

B 28

C 24

D 14

Answer: C

Question 68

If 3 cos2 θ − 4 sin θ + 1 = 0, 0∘ < θ < 90∘ , then tan θ + sec θ =?

A 2 5

B 2 3

C 3 3

D 5
Answer: D

Question 69

In a circle with center O, AB is a diameter and CD is a chord such that ∠ABC = 34∘ and CD = BD. What is the measure of ∠DBC ?

A 24∘

B 28∘

C 32∘
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Question 70

In a circle with center O and radius 5 cm, AB and CD are two parallel chords of lengths 6 cm and x cm, respectively and the chords are
on the opposite side of the centre O . The distance between the chords is 7 cm. What is the value of x?

A 9

B 12

C 8

D 10

Answer: C

Question 71

A sum of ₹7500 amounts to ₹9075 at 10% p.a, interest being compounded yearly in a certain time. The simple interest (in ₹) on the
same sum for the same time and the same rate is:

A 1500

B 1520

C 1480

D 1530

Answer: A

Question 72
52−1170÷26+13×2
1 1
The value of 2+1 8 of2−1 4 is:

A 12

B 41

C 27

D 11

Answer: D

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Question 73

A can do a certain work in 15 days. B is 25% more efficient than A. Both worked together for 4 days. C alone completed the remaining
work in 8 days. A, B and C together will complete the same work in ?

1
A 4 2 days

B 5 days
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C 6 2 days

D 4 days
Answer: B

Question 74
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What is the area (in cm 2 ) of a circle inscribed in a square of area 784 cm 2 ? (Take π = 7 )

A 660

B 616

C 924

D 462

Answer: B

Question 75

On selling an article for ₹246.80, the gain is 20% more than the amount of loss incurred on selling it for ₹216. If the article is sold for
₹220.75, then what is the gain/loss percent(correct to nearest integer)?

A Profit 7%

B Loss 5%

C Loss 4%

D Profit 3%

Answer: C

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Question 76

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select
‘No substitution’.
The place is too much noisy.

A too noisy

B much too much noisy

C No substitution

D much noisy

Answer: A

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Question 77

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who listens to someone’s private conversation without them knowing

A Spy

B Eavesdropper

C Secret agent

D Infiltrator

Answer: B

Question 78

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

A ______ souvenir will be released on the occasion of the World Meet.

A generous

B bountiful

C considerable

D voluminous

Answer: D

Question 79

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

You need not ______ so much fuss about wearing a mask when you go out.

A generate

B do

C cause

D make

Answer: D

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Question 80

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
"Whom did you see at the shopping mall today?” I asked my daughter.

A I asked my daughter whom she had seen at the shopping mall that day.

B I asked my daughter who she has seen at the shopping mall today.

C I asked my daughter that whom she saw at the shopping mall on that day.

D I asked my daughter that whom did she saw at the shopping mall that day.
Answer: A

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Question 81

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A Vishious

B Moisture

C Anxious

D Mimic

Answer: A

Question 82

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and
coherent paragraph.
A. This invention has helped us to heal wounds caused by bacteria.
B. Penicillin is one of the most useful drugs man has invented.
C. In the beginning however, very few people knew of this discovery and its use.
D. Its use has saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers.

A DCBA

B ABCD

C BADC

D CABD

Answer: C

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Question 83

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To cut a long story short

A Tell something briefly

B Like to tell long stories

C Tell something in a roundabout way

D Like to tell short stories

Answer: A

Question 84

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and
coherent paragraph.
A. Then I took him by the hand and led him across the street.
B. I was going to the market when I saw a blind man trying to cross the street.
C. He expressed his gratitude with folded hands.
D. I walked across to the blind man.

A DABC

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B

C ABCD

D CBDA

Answer: B

Question 85

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A large building with an extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft

A Airport

B Shed

C Hangar

D Barn

Answer: C

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Question 86

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Transmit

A Catch

B Convey

C Receive

D Accept

Answer: B

Question 87

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement
required’.
I wish I have come an hour sooner.

A has

B had

C will

D No improvement required

Answer: B

Question 88

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Someone stole his traveller's cheques when he was travelling in Europe.

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A His traveller's cheques are stole when he was travelling in Europe.

B Someone had been stole his traveller's cheques when he was travelling in Europe.

C His traveller's cheques was stole when he was travelling in Europe.

D His traveller's cheques were stolen when he was travelling in Europe.

Answer: D

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Question 89

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the
given options.
The Principal requested / the teacher’s / to monitor / and take care of the small children.

A the teacher’s

B to monitor

C The Principal requested

D and take care of the small children

Answer: A

Question 90

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Full of beans

A A storeroom full of vegetables

B A dish made of French beans

C Full of energy

D Full of cowardice

Answer: C

Question 91

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Invade

A Seize

B Assault

C Attack

D Surrender

Answer: D

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Question 92

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Toxic

A Healthy

B Venomous

C Lethal

D Harmful

Answer: A

Question 93

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Numerous

A Few

B Several

C numbered

D Totalled

Answer: B

Question 94

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the
given options.
It have been only / through writing / that men have been able / to spread their ideas to mankind.

A to spread their ideas to mankind

B It have been only

C that men have been able

D through writing

Answer: B

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Question 95

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A Scrutinize

B Cerebral

C Withdrawl

D Arbitrary
Answer: C

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appropriate option for each blank.

Comprehension:
It is true that the more you study, the more you (1)______ your horizon and hence your point of view undergoes a (2)______. A person with
higher education certainly has a better (3)______ and ideas to help in community and societal (4)______. Ideas that are gathered from
such people provide a global (5)______ for the nation as a whole.

Question 96

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

A expand

B convert

C exchange

D narrow

Answer: A

Question 97

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

A succession

B backwardness

C enlargement

D transformation

Answer: D

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Question 98

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

A routine

B outlook

C scope

D luck

Answer: B

Question 99

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

A ripening

B elaboration

C development

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D

Answer: C

Question 100

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

A proportion

B posture

C perspective

D prejudice

Answer: C

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