Quiz about SSC CGL in SSC

Question 1

What is the value of (32 $cos^6$x – 48$cos^4$ x + 18$cos^2$ x – 1)[4 sin x cos x sin (60 – x) cos (60 – x) sin (60 + x) cos (60 + x)]?1). 4 tan 6 x2). 4 cot 6x3). 8 cot 6x4). 8 tan 6x

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Question 2

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 appropriateoption. If a sentence is free from error select No Error.If you have creative streak which you have never (1) pursued or interested in a new field (2) gather your energy and move towards it. (3) No error (4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4

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Question 3

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of thefour alternatives.Over the years Blyton ________________ for a lot of things especially for being ___________ and creating two-dimensional characters. But for many of us thename brings up the nostalgia of rainy afternoons ___________ snuggled up with our noses in her books and being transported to a world where good means goodand bad means bad with nothing _______ between. I remember reading in a preface that many girls had written asking Blyton how __________ could enrol atMalory Towers or St. Clare’s!the nostalgia of rainy afternoons ___________ snuggled up with our noses1).cosiness2). cosiest3).cosily4). cosying

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Question 4

In the following question a sentence has been given in DirectIndirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in IndirectDirect speech. They said “We will not bother the workers. ”1). They s aid that they would not bother the workers.2). They said that they would not be bothering the wo rkers.3). They said that they will not bother the workers.4). They said that they will not be bothering the wo rkers

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Question 5

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Perhaps a greater challenge they face is (improving the wounds of the civil war) Iraq is a divided country today.1). counting the effects of the civil war2).curing the aftermaths of the civil war3). healing the wounds of the civil war4). No improvement

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Question 6

License fee comes under1). fixed cost2). variable cost3). direct cost4). prime cost

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Question 7

Decrease of resources implies that production possibility curve1). shifts to right2).shifts to left3).rotates to the right4). rotates to the left

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Question 8

Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given four alternatives.The first thing is that the rich people of the world should start living in communes. Let those communes be of the rich! So they will not be dragged down from theirstandard of life their comforts and their luxuries. Let there be around the world hundreds of communes of rich people – that is rich communes.And to me wealth is a certain kind of creativity. If five thousand rich people who have all created wealth individually are together they can create wealth a millionfold.Their standard will not go lower; their standard could go even higher. Or they can start sharing. They can start inviting people who are not rich but who arecreative in some other way who will enhance the life of their commune although they may be poor.Five thousand rich people together with their genius for creating wealth are capable of creating so much wealth that they can invite thousands of other people whomay not be rich in the sense of being wealthy but who may be rich as painters poets dancers singers.What are you going to do only with wealth? You cannot play music on money; you cannot dance just bec ause you have so much cash in the bank. And these richcommunes can start becoming bigger absorbing more and more creative people. They can make beautiful places all around the world and slowly new people canbe absorbed.For example you will need plumbers however rich you may be; you will need mechanics; technicians; you will need shoemakers. Invite them – and they come toyou not as servants but as members of the commune. Slowly we can transform the whole world – without any bloodshed and without any dictatorship.A communism that comes out of love out of intelligence out of generosity will be real. A communism that comes through force is going to be unreal. Th ere is not asingle man in the world howsoever poor who has nothing to contribute. Around the world all the rich communes will need people; and slowly slowly your communewill become bigger and bigger.The rich will not become poor but the poor will become rich and respectable and equal – in no way inferior to anybody else – because they are also functioning inthe same way as anybody else. And whatever they are doing is needed as much as anybody else’s expertise is needed.According to the passage what kind of communism would we prefer?1). Bigger and bigger2). That comes out of love out of intelligence and out of generosity.3). That comes with force4). That comes from anyb ody elses expertise

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Question 9

Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given four alternatives.Transactional Analysis has the triangle of PAC. P means parent A means adult C means child. These are your three layers as if you are a three-storeyed building.The first floor is that of the child the second floor is that of the parent the third floor is that of the adult. All three exist together. This is your inner triangle andconflict. Your child says one thing your parent says something else and your adult rational mind says something else. The child says ‘enjoy’. For the child thismoment is the only moment; he has no other considerations. The child is spontaneous but unaware of the consequences — unaware of past unaware of future. Helives in the moment. He enjoys — but his enjoyment is not creative cannot be creative. He delights — but life cannot be lived only through delight.You cannot remain a child forever. You will have to learn many things because you are not alone here....The child has to be disciplined — and that’s where theparent comes in. The parental voice in you is the voice of the society culture civilization; the voice that makes you capable of living in a world where you are notalone —where there are many individuals with conflicting ambitions where there is much struggle for survival where there is much conflict. The parental voice isthat of caution. It makes you civilized. The word ‘civil’ is good. It means one who has become capable of living in a city who has become capable of being a memberof a group of a society. It is needed. And then there is the third voice within you the third layer when you have become adult and you are no longer controlled byyour parents; your own reason has come of age you can think on your own. And these three layers are continuously fighting. The child says one thing the parentsays just the opposite and the reason may say something totally different. There is no necessity that your adult mind agrees with your parents.Many times you find them very dogmatic superstitious believing in foolish things irrational ideologies. Your parent says do it your adult says it is not worth doingand your child goes on pulling you somewhere else. This is the triangle within you.What happens when you become an adult?1). Being a n adult gives us a vision and a mission.2).Being an adult we are no longer controlled by our parents.3). Being an adult the child inside you gets lost somewhere4). Being an adult gives you strength to fight against all odds.

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Question 10

In the following question out of the given four alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the IdiomPhrase.Weather the storm1). Be abs olutely unwilling to cooperate2). Fall over in a sudden or dramatic wa y3).Survive a period of difficulty4). Dispute a decision or choice already made

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Question 11

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. Ifa sentence is free from error select No Error.Radium is so expensive that you (1) could be a millionaire if you own (2) only half a pound of it! (3) No error (4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4

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Question 12

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.As the 23rd conference of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Bonn shifts into high gear developing countries including India are focussing on theimperatives of ensuring adequate financing for mitigation and adaptation. They are moving ahead with specific instruments for loss and damage they suffer due todestructive climate-linked events. Indias progress in reducing the intensity of its greenhouse gas emissions per unit of GDP by 20-25% from 2005 levels by 2020based on the commitment made in Copenhagen in 2009 has been positive. Early studies also suggest that it is on track to achieve the national pledge under the2015 Paris Agreement for a 33-35% cut in emissions intensity per unit of growth from the same base year (2015) by 2030 and thus heed the 2°C global warminggoal. Since this performance is predicated on a growth rate of just over 7% and the parallel target for 40% share of renewable energy by that year (2030) thenational road map is clear. What is not however is the impact of extreme weather events such as droughts and floods that would have a bearing on economicgrowth. It is in this context that the rich countries must give up their rigid approach towards the demands of low and middle income countries and come to an earlyresolution on the question of financing of mitigation adaptation and compensation. Of course India could further raise its ambition in the use of green technologiesand emissions cuts which would give it the mantle of global climate leadership.India hashad plans to generate 40% of its energy from renewables by which year?1). 20302). 20093). 20154). 2020

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Question 13

1). Very close together2).Arguing3). Teasing one another4).Avoiding one another

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Question 14

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Supporters of the ‘leading power’ doctrine often argue rightly that India must be more forthright and articulate in (expression) its position on issues.1). expressing2).express3). expressed4).No improvement

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Question 15

In the following question out of the given four alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the IdiomPhrase.High and mighty1).An unr eliable person2).Experts3). Hopeful4). Arrogant

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Question 16

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 appropriateoption. If a sentence is free from error select No Error.Credit when used responsibly can achieve a great number (1) of positive things in our lives such as (2) financing and paying of our dream hybrid or collegetuition fees. (3) No error (4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4

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Question 17

In the following question out of the given four alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the IdiomPhrase.Alarums and Excursions1). Value f or money and time2). Confused activity and upro ar3). Source of fun or amusement4). Derive excitement or pleasur e from

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Question 18

In the following question a sentence has been given in ActivePassive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in PassiveActive voice. Does he sing only Ghazals?1). Is singi ng of only Ghazals done by him?2). He sang only Ghazals did he?3). He is a singer of only Ghazals isnt he?4).Are only Ghazals sung by him?

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Question 19

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 appropriateoption. If a sentence is free from error select ‘No Error’.Our sole prayer should be to be blessing with (1) a spiritual awakening that is the real (2) source of peace bliss and contentment. (3) No error (4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4

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Question 20

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. Ifa sentence is free from error select No Error.They even tried to smuggle bits of jazz into (1) serious music as that the composer could (2) somehow survive. (3) No error (4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4

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Question 21

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the mostlogical order of sentences from among the options. P Any leader asked to address the plenary session of the World Economic Forum at Davos has an opportunity to do two things.Q The first is to pitch his (or her) country strongly to foreign companies and investors.R The second is to build the brand of both the individual and the country by looking at issues and concerns beyond those that just concern his or her country.S The world after all is sorely lacking in statesmen (and stateswomen) of global stature.1).QPRS2).RPQS3). RQPS4). PQRS

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Question 22

In the following question four words have been given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.1).Contemptous2). Commemorate3). Complaisant4).Conciliatory

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Question 23

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. Ifa sentence is free from error select No Error.A judge must be slow in anger and (1) quick to forgive; otherwise he may (2) risk abusing his powers.(3) No error (4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4

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Question 24

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 appropriateoption. If a sentence is free from error select ‘No Error’.Trend-analysts experts specializes (1) in predicting what will (2) be in and what will be out. (3) No error (4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4

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Question 25

In the following question a sentence has been given in DirectIndirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which best expressesthe same sentence in IndirectDirect speech. The pilgrim said to me When you go down the street you will see the temple to your right.1).The pilgrim tells me that when I go down the street I will see the temple to my right.2).The pilgrim told me that when I went down the street I would see the temple to my right.3). The pilgrim told me that then I go down the street I would see the temple to my right.4).The pilgrim tells me that when I would be going down the street I will be seeing the temple to my right.

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Question 26

1). Whimper2). Flicker3).Cower4). Mutter

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Question 27

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 appropriateoption. If a sentence is free from error select No Error. Part of what a man learns will measurable (1) as specific knowledge and skills while (2) another part involves changes. (3) No error(4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4

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Question 28

In the following question a sentence has been given in DirectIndirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in IndirectDirect speech. Please don’t leave me alone here the kid told her mother.1). The kid begged her mother not to leave her alone there.2). The kid begs her mother not to leave her alone there.3). The kid begged her mother not to leave her alone her e.4). The kid begs her mother not to leave her alone here.

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Question 29

In the following question out of the given four alternatives select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Abettor1). Accomplice2).Adversary3).Careless4).Indolent

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Question 30

In the following question out of the given four alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the IdiomPhrase.To gird up the loins1). To be unable to decide2).To prepare for hard work3). To be at strife4). To oneâ€™s liking

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Question 31

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of thefour alternatives.But more often than not especially in a crowded metropolis _________ you come across are wandering pedlars and small hawking stands ________ somethingmakeshift easy to take ________ if need be selling bananas directing your attention towards a pile of chequered towels a woman _________ weaving a pile offragrant mogras into a string ______________ brewing hot tea and quickly frying a pile of hot bhajiyas for office commuters.easy to take ________ if need be1).a part2).partly3). a partial4).apart

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Question 32

In the following question a sentence has been given in DirectIndirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in IndirectDirect speech. The manager said I will not waste any further time and start the work today itself.1). The manager said that he would not waste any further time and start the work today itself.2).The manager said that he will not waste any further time and start the work that day itself.3). The manager said that he will not waste any further time and start the work today itself.4). The manager said that he would not waste any further time and start the work that day i tself

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Question 33

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.P It affords us a glimpse into acts events ideas characters of the past thus helping us to know more about those centuries gone by.Q It is almost as if such acts and ideas were meant to occur over and over again in different centuries though in a slightly different manner each time.R History is a record of past especially in connection with human race.S When we trace history right from its beginning to the recent times we cannot fail to notice that some events and characters have shown a repetitive quality.1). RQSP2). RPSQ3). SQRP4).SPQR

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Question 34

In the following question a sentence has been given in ActivePassive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in PassiveActive voice. The rain creates small puddles along the path.1). Small p uddles are created by the rain along the path.2). Creating of small puddles along the path was done by the rains.3). Creation of small puddles by the rains has been done along the path.4). Small puddling has been done by the rain along the path.

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Question 35

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 appropriateoption. If a sentence is free from error select ‘No Error’.A business venture or one’s own personal life has greater chances (1) of experiencing success and fulfillment (2) if the outlook is more temperate to indifferent orradical. (3) No error (4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4

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Question 36

Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given four alternatives.Religious architecture forms a major portion of India’s built heritage. These structures are not only unwritten documents of history they are also stamps of the mightof the rulers who built them and articulations of grand visions.Secular and religious structures are products of their location – the material used to build them depended on what was available to the kings and workers at thattime. They were also a reflection of the piety of the artisans and workers for nothing else can explain the hard work that went into cutting through solid natural rockto carve out temples and spectacular sculptures. Rock-cut architecture never fails to awe me with all its majesty precision and intricate detail.The earliest rock-cut architecture is from the Mauryan dynasty but the Ajanta caves which I had visited a few decades ago and which left me awestruck are amongthe earliest rock-cut temples.The Udayagiri caves in Vidish a Madhya Pradesh are not as popular but they are worth a visit for they contain some of the oldest Hindu temples and iconography.They were built during the Gupta period (350-550 CE).These caves were not just an expression of religious pie ty but also a political statement. They lie on two low sandstone hills between the rivers Betwa and Beas. It ispossible that when these caves were carved out they fell directly on the Tropic of Cancer and thus the name translates to Mount of Sunrise. On the day of summersolstice the sun would have been directly overhead making this a place of worship.What qualities of the architecture made the author to be awestruck while seeing them?1).Its majesty2).Its precision3). Its intricate detail4). All of these

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Question 37

The value of $(1+tan^2theta)(1-sin^2theta)$ is?1). 22). 13). -14). -2

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Question 38

The time for a train of length 110 metres running at the speed of 72 kmhr to cross a bridge of length 132 metres is1). 9.8 sec2). 12.1 sec3). 12.42 sec4). 14.3 sec

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Question 39

A boat is moving away from an observation tower. It makes an angle of depression of 60° with an observers eye when at a distance of 50m from thetower. After 8 sec. the angle of depression becomes 30°. By assuming that it is running in still water the approximate speed of the boat is1).33kmhr2). 42kmhr3). 45kmhr4). 50kmhr

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Question 40

A man walks 1 km on 1st day 2 km on 2nd day 3 km on 3rd day and so on . The total distance the man covers in 10 days is1). 40 km2). 50 Km3). 55 Km4). 58 Km

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Question 41

The rate of working of A and B are in the ratio of 23. The number of days taken by them to finish the work is in the ratio1). 232). 493). 324). 94

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Question 42

.A can do a piece of work in 9 days while B can do it in 12 days. A and B together can do the work in1). $5frac17$ days2). $5frac27$ days3). $6frac17$ days4). $6frac27$ days

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Question 43

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. People should also look at art to learn how to be creative live creatively and (how to think outside of the box).1). how to think about outside box2). how to think out of the box3). how to thinking outsided the box4). No improvement

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Question 44

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Under the principle of cross-retaliation these penalties could be imposed on exports from a sector different (form there the dispute was located).1). from w here the dispute was located.2). from where the dispute were located .3). from where the disputes was located.4).No improvement

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Question 45

- In the following question a sentence has been given in ActivePassive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which best expressesthe same sentence in PassiveActive voice. I applied band-aid to the wound.1). To my wound I applied my Band-aid by myself.2). Band-aid by myself would be applied to the wound.3). Application of the Band-aid to the wound was done my me.4).Band-aid was applied by me to the wound.

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Question 46

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.The elusive and charismatic snow leopard has lost its endangered status in the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature causing genuine worryamong wildlife biologists who believe this sends out the wrong signal to those working to protect it. If the argument for a downgrade to vulnerable status fromendangered is that conservation actions have reduced the threat to the cat there is an equally persuasive response on how little scientists know about its populationhealth given its remote habitat in the alpine zones of the Himalayas and trans-Himalayas. As a major range country India has worked to protect these animals andeven launched a programme on the lines of Project Tiger for its conservation covering 128757 sq. km of habitat in Jammu and Kashmir Himachal PradeshUttarakhand Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. There is also an upcoming international collaborative effort the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem ProtectionProgram involving the countries that make up the range of this graceful animal. It is vital that this momentum should not be lost merely on account of thetechnicality that the estimated numbers have crossed the threshold for an endangered classification which is 2500. If anything studies on its vulnerability have tobe intensified and the task of monitoring its entire habitat of high mountains speeded up.On what factor is the classification of a species decided?1). How critical that species is in the food web2).Its population3).Its habitat4).On expert opinion

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Question 47

The length of a chord which is at a distanceof 12 cm from the centre of a circle of radius 13 cm is1). 10 cm2). 5 cm3). 6 cm4). 12 cm

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Question 48

The area of the largest sphere ( in cm2) that can be drawn inside a square of side 18 cm is1). 972Π2). 11664Π3). 36Π4). 288Π

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Question 49

Δ ABC is an equilateral triangle and D E aremidpoints of AB and BC respectively. Then the area of ΔABC the area of the trapezium ADEC is1). 532). 413). 854). 43

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Question 50

Two circles of radii 17 cm and 8 cm are concentric. The length of a chord of greater circle which touches the smaller circle is1). 15 cm 2). 16 cm3). 30 cm4). 34 cm

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What is the value of (32 $\cos^{6}$x – 48$\cos^{4}$ x + 18$\cos^{2}$ x – 1)/[4 sin x cos x sin (60 – x) cos (60 – x) sin (60 + x) cos (60 + x)]?1). 4 tan 6 x2). 4 cot 6x3). 8 cot 6x4). 8 tan 6x

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Perhaps a greater challenge they face is (improving the wounds of the civil war), Iraq is a divided country today.1). counting the effects of the civil war2).curing the aftermaths of the civil war3). healing the wounds of the civil war4). No improvement

License fee comes under:1). fixed cost2). variable cost3). direct cost4). prime cost

Decrease of resources implies that production possibility curve:1). shifts to right2).shifts to left3).rotates to the right4). rotates to the left

1). Very close together2).Arguing3). Teasing one another4).Avoiding one another

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Supporters of the ‘leading power’ doctrine often argue, rightly, that India must be more forthright and articulate in (expression) its position on issues.1). expressing2).express3). expressed4).No improvement

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In the following question, four words have been given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.1).Contemptous2). Commemorate3). Complaisant4).Conciliatory

1). Whimper2). Flicker3).Cower4). Mutter

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Abettor1). Accomplice2).Adversary3).Careless4).Indolent

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.To gird up the loins1). To be unable to decide2).To prepare for hard work3). To be at strife4). To oneâ€™s liking

The value of $(1+tan^{2}\theta)(1-sin^{2}\theta)$ is?1). 22). 13). -14). -2

The time for a train of length 110 metres running at the speed of 72 km/hr to cross a bridge of length 132 metres is1). 9.8 sec2). 12.1 sec3). 12.42 sec4). 14.3 sec

A man walks 1 km on 1st day , 2 km on 2nd day , 3 km on 3rd day and so on . The total distance the man covers in 10 days is1). 40 km2). 50 Km3). 55 Km4). 58 Km

The rate of working of A and B are in the ratio of 2:3. The number of days taken by them to finish the work is in the ratio:1). 2:32). 4:93). 3:24). 9:4

.A can do a piece of work in 9 days while B can do it in 12 days. A and B together can do the work in1). $5\frac{1}{7}$ days2). $5\frac{2}{7}$ days3). $6\frac{1}{7}$ days4). $6\frac{2}{7}$ days

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. People should also look at art to learn how to be creative, live creatively, and (how to think outside of the box).1). how to think about outside box2). how to think out of the box3). how to thinking outsided the box4). No improvement

The length of a chord which is at a distanceof 12 cm from the centre of a circle of radius 13 cm is1). 10 cm2). 5 cm3). 6 cm4). 12 cm

The area of the largest sphere ( in cm2) that can be drawn inside a square of side 18 cm is1). 972Π2). 11664Π3). 36Π4). 288Π

Δ ABC is an equilateral triangle and D, E aremidpoints of AB and BC respectively. Then the area of ΔABC : the area of the trapezium ADEC is1). 5:32). 4:13). 8:54). 4:3

Two circles of radii 17 cm and 8 cm are concentric. The length of a chord of greater circle which touches the smaller circle is1). 15 cm 2). 16 cm3). 30 cm4). 34 cm

501.	What is the value of (32 $\cos^{6}$x – 48$\cos^{4}$ x + 18$\cos^{2}$ x – 1)/[4 sin x cos x sin (60 – x) cos (60 – x) sin (60 + x) cos (60 + x)]?1). 4 tan 6 x2). 4 cot 6x3). 8 cot 6x4). 8 tan 6x
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502.	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 appropriateoption. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.If you have creative streak which you have never (1)/ pursued or interested in a new field, (2)/ gather your energy and move towards it. (3)/ No error (4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4
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503.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of thefour alternatives.Over the years Blyton ________________ for a lot of things, especially for being ___________ and creating two-dimensional characters. But for many of us, thename brings up the nostalgia of rainy afternoons ___________ snuggled up with our noses in her books and being transported to a world where good means goodand bad means bad, with nothing _______ between. I remember reading in a preface that many girls had written asking Blyton how __________ could enrol atMalory Towers or St. Clare’s!the nostalgia of rainy afternoons ___________ snuggled up with our noses1).cosiness2). cosiest3).cosily4). cosying
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504.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. They said, “We will not bother the workers. ”1). They s aid that they would not bother the workers.2). They said that they would not be bothering the wo rkers.3). They said that they will not bother the workers.4). They said that they will not be bothering the wo rkers
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505.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Perhaps a greater challenge they face is (improving the wounds of the civil war), Iraq is a divided country today.1). counting the effects of the civil war2).curing the aftermaths of the civil war3). healing the wounds of the civil war4). No improvement
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506.	License fee comes under:1). fixed cost2). variable cost3). direct cost4). prime cost
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507.	Decrease of resources implies that production possibility curve:1). shifts to right2).shifts to left3).rotates to the right4). rotates to the left
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508.	Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given four alternatives.The first thing is that the rich people of the world should start living in communes. Let those communes be of the rich! So they will not be dragged down from theirstandard of life, their comforts, and their luxuries. Let there be, around the world, hundreds of communes of rich people – that is, rich communes.And to me, wealth is a certain kind of creativity. If five thousand rich people who have all created wealth individually are together, they can create wealth a millionfold.Their standard will not go lower; their standard could go even higher. Or they can start sharing. They can start inviting people who are not rich but who arecreative in some other way, who will enhance the life of their commune although they may be poor.Five thousand rich people, together with their genius for creating wealth, are capable of creating so much wealth that they can invite thousands of other people whomay not be rich in the sense of being wealthy, but who may be rich as painters, poets, dancers, singers.What are you going to do only with wealth? You cannot play music on money; you cannot dance just bec ause you have so much cash in the bank. And these richcommunes can start becoming bigger, absorbing more and more creative people. They can make beautiful places all around the world, and slowly, new people canbe absorbed.For example, you will need plumbers, however rich you may be; you will need mechanics; technicians; you will need shoemakers. Invite them – and they come toyou not as servants, but as members of the commune. Slowly, we can transform the whole world – without any bloodshed and without any dictatorship.A communism that comes out of love, out of intelligence, out of generosity, will be real. A communism that comes through force is going to be unreal. Th ere is not asingle man in the world, howsoever poor, who has nothing to contribute. Around the world all the rich communes will need people; and slowly, slowly your communewill become bigger and bigger.The rich will not become poor, but the poor will become rich, and respectable, and equal – in no way inferior to anybody else – because they are also functioning inthe same way as anybody else. And whatever they are doing is needed as much as anybody else’s expertise is needed.According to the passage, what kind of communism would we prefer?1). Bigger and bigger2). That comes out of love, out of intelligence and out of generosity.3). That comes with force4). That comes from anyb ody else's expertise
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509.	Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given four alternatives.Transactional Analysis has the triangle of PAC. P means parent, A means adult, C means child. These are your three layers, as if you are a three-storeyed building.The first floor is that of the child, the second floor is that of the parent, the third floor is that of the adult. All three exist together. This is your inner triangle andconflict. Your child says one thing, your parent says something else, and your adult, rational mind says something else. The child says ‘enjoy’. For the child, thismoment is the only moment; he has no other considerations. The child is spontaneous, but unaware of the consequences — unaware of past, unaware of future. Helives in the moment. He enjoys — but his enjoyment is not creative, cannot be creative. He delights — but life cannot be lived only through delight.You cannot remain a child forever. You will have to learn many things because you are not alone here....The child has to be disciplined — and that’s where theparent comes in. The parental voice in you is the voice of the society, culture, civilization; the voice that makes you capable of living in a world where you are notalone —where there are many individuals with conflicting ambitions, where there is much struggle for survival, where there is much conflict. The parental voice isthat of caution. It makes you civilized. The word ‘civil’ is good. It means one who has become capable of living in a city, who has become capable of being a memberof a group, of a society. It is needed. And then there is the third voice within you, the third layer, when you have become adult and you are no longer controlled byyour parents; your own reason has come of age, you can think on your own. And these three layers are continuously fighting. The child says one thing, the parentsays just the opposite, and the reason may say something totally different. There is no necessity that your adult mind agrees with your parents.Many times you find them very dogmatic, superstitious, believing in foolish things, irrational ideologies. Your parent says do it, your adult says it is not worth doing,and your child goes on pulling you somewhere else. This is the triangle within you.What happens when you become an adult?1). Being a n adult gives us a vision and a mission.2).Being an adult we are no longer controlled by our parents.3). Being an adult the child inside you gets lost somewhere4). Being an adult gives you strength to fight against all odds.
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510.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Weather the storm1). Be abs olutely unwilling to cooperate2). Fall over in a sudden or dramatic wa y3).Survive a period of difficulty4). Dispute a decision or choice already made
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511.	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. Ifa sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.Radium is so expensive that you (1)/ could be a millionaire if you own (2)/ only half a pound of it! (3)/ No error (4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4
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512.	Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.As the 23rd conference of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Bonn shifts into high gear, developing countries including India are focussing on theimperatives of ensuring adequate financing for mitigation and adaptation. They are moving ahead with specific instruments for loss and damage they suffer due todestructive climate-linked events. India's progress in reducing the intensity of its greenhouse gas emissions per unit of GDP by 20-25% from 2005 levels by 2020,based on the commitment made in Copenhagen in 2009, has been positive. Early studies also suggest that it is on track to achieve the national pledge under the2015 Paris Agreement for a 33-35% cut in emissions intensity per unit of growth from the same base year (2015) by 2030, and thus heed the 2°C global warminggoal. Since this performance is predicated on a growth rate of just over 7%, and the parallel target for 40% share of renewable energy by that year (2030), thenational road map is clear. What is not, however, is the impact of extreme weather events such as droughts and floods that would have a bearing on economicgrowth. It is in this context that the rich countries must give up their rigid approach towards the demands of low and middle income countries, and come to an earlyresolution on the question of financing of mitigation, adaptation and compensation. Of course, India could further raise its ambition in the use of green technologiesand emissions cuts, which would give it the mantle of global climate leadership.India has/had plans to generate 40% of its energy from renewables by which year?1). 20302). 20093). 20154). 2020
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513.	1). Very close together2).Arguing3). Teasing one another4).Avoiding one another
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514.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Supporters of the ‘leading power’ doctrine often argue, rightly, that India must be more forthright and articulate in (expression) its position on issues.1). expressing2).express3). expressed4).No improvement
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515.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.High and mighty1).An unr eliable person2).Experts3). Hopeful4). Arrogant
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516.	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 appropriateoption. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.Credit when used responsibly, can achieve a great number (1)/ of positive things in our lives, such as (2)/ financing and paying of our dream hybrid or collegetuition fees. (3)/ No error (4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4
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517.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Alarums and Excursions1). Value f or money and time2). Confused activity and upro ar3). Source of fun or amusement4). Derive excitement or pleasur e from
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518.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. Does he sing only Ghazals?1). Is singi ng of only Ghazals done by him?2). He sang only Ghazals, did he?3). He is a singer of only Ghazals, isn't he?4).Are only Ghazals sung by him?
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519.	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 appropriateoption. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.Our sole prayer should be to be blessing with (1)/ a spiritual awakening that is the real (2)/ source of peace, bliss and contentment. (3)/ No error (4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4
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520.	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. Ifa sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.They even tried to smuggle bits of jazz into (1)/ serious music as that the composer could (2)/ somehow survive. (3)/ No error (4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4
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521.	The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the mostlogical order of sentences from among the options. P: Any leader asked to address the plenary session of the World Economic Forum at Davos has an opportunity to do two things.Q: The first is to pitch his (or her) country strongly to foreign companies and investors.R: The second is to build the brand of both the individual and the country by looking at issues and concerns beyond those that just concern his or her country.S: The world, after all, is sorely lacking in statesmen (and stateswomen) of global stature.1).QPRS2).RPQS3). RQPS4). PQRS
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522.	In the following question, four words have been given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.1).Contemptous2). Commemorate3). Complaisant4).Conciliatory
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523.	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. Ifa sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.A judge must be slow in anger and (1)/ quick to forgive; otherwise he may (2)/ risk abusing his powers.(3)/ No error (4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4
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524.	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 appropriateoption. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.Trend-analysts experts specializes (1)/ in predicting what will (2)/ be in and what will be out. (3)/ No error (4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4
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525.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expressesthe same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. The pilgrim said to me, "When you go down the street you will see the temple to your right."1).The pilgrim tells me that when I go down the street I will see the temple to my right.2).The pilgrim told me that when I went down the street I would see the temple to my right.3). The pilgrim told me that then I go down the street I would see the temple to my right.4).The pilgrim tells me that when I would be going down the street I will be seeing the temple to my right.
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526.	1). Whimper2). Flicker3).Cower4). Mutter
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527.	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 appropriateoption. If a sentence is free from error, select No Error. Part of what a man learns will measurable (1)/ as specific knowledge and skills, while (2)/ another part involves changes. (3)/ No error(4)1). 12). 23). 34). 4
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528.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. "Please don’t leave me alone here", the kid told her mother.1). The kid begged her mother not to leave her alone there.2). The kid begs her mother not to leave her alone there.3). The kid begged her mother not to leave her alone her e.4). The kid begs her mother not to leave her alone here.
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529.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Abettor1). Accomplice2).Adversary3).Careless4).Indolent
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530.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.To gird up the loins1). To be unable to decide2).To prepare for hard work3). To be at strife4). To oneâ€™s liking
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