SSC-CHSL 2021 Questions

7 Jun 2022 • Shift 2

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Question 1

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Chip off the old block

Someone who resembles their parent

Someone who makes the right decision

Someone who tries to escape from their parents

Someone who spoils other's enjoyment

Question 2

Comprehension

Select the denotation of the highlighted word 'fragile'. The fragile economy needs some thrust from supporting partners.

Robust

Strong

Frail

Trail

Question 3

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. As the Director I had to bite the bullet in order to restore normalcy.

Ensure equality

To force people to do the right thing

Force oneself to do something unpleasant

To encourage the needy

Question 4

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. He ran most happily to receive his father.

happily

happier

happy

more happily

Question 5

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The rumours usually _________ like wild fire.

spreading

spread

spreads

are spreading

Question 6

Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word. There was a feeling of __________ in his eyes.

vengaence

vengense

vengence

vengeance

Question 7

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He always ________ a tantrum about something or the other.

through

threw

tough

true

Question 8

Comprehension

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. Intelligent and strikingly attractive, Tess is indisputably the central character of the novel that bears her name. B. But she is also more than a distinctive individual: Hardy makes her into somewhat of a mythic heroine. C. Her name, formally Theresa, recalls St. Teresa of Avila, another martyr whose vision of a higher reality cost her, her life. D. Tess’s story, thus, is a story representing a deeper and larger experience than that of a single individual.

ACDB

BACD

DCBA

ABCD

Question 9

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank. In 1024, a king named Mahmood _________ (robbed) a city called Anhilwad.

conquered

plundered

annexed

attacked

Question 10

Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The mob / is believing / every word / the leader says.

is believing

the leader says

every word

The mob

Question 11

Comprehension

In the following questions, a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with the correct idiom or phrase. The new music system is too expensive for us to buy

Cut to the chase

Hit the books

Costs an arm and a leg

At sea

Question 12

Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Parker has been bitten by a rare species of spiders.

A rare species of spiders had bitten Parker.

A rare species of spiders is biting Parker.

A rare species of spiders has bitten Parker.

A rare species of spiders bit Parker.

Question 13

Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error Investing on real estate / can earn you quick profit / but it comes with / a certain amount of risk attached to it.

a certain amount of risk attached to it

can earn you quick profit

Investing on real estate

but it comes with

Question 14

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The minor project put forward by the government is now moving around into its third year.

is now moving into

is now moving along into

is now moving at

are now moving into

Question 15

Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Management

Enthusiasm

Bibblography

Intelligence

Question 16

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word. The negligent attitude of the cops was criticised.

sloppy

persistent

attentive

bored

Question 17

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. Rahul shall write the exam at this time next week.

No substitution required

will have been written

would be writing

 shall be writing

Question 18

Comprehension

Select the sentence which has no spelling error.

Mala asked students to aggreggate examples of many chemicals.

Final results will be declared on the basis of agregate marks.

Chromosomes are aggregatte and closely linked in a cell.

My son’s aggregate marks were very poor in the previous year.

Question 19

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Resolute

Bulky

Agreeable

Victorious

Strong

Question 20

Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An omission of duty

Surrender

Delinquency

Deliberation

Delineation

Question 21

Comprehension

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

upon

Question 22

Comprehension

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

upon

Question 23

Comprehension

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

abhorrence

irritation

ebullience

hatred

Question 24

Comprehension

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

sleep

march

prowl

trot

Question 25

Comprehension

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

petrified

inconsolable

sanguine

blithesome

Question 26

Logical Reasoning

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing ‘1’.

Question 27

Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row: 24, 12, 27 Second row: 29, 13, 64 Third row: 32, 24, ? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the number into its constituent digits. For example, 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

Question 28

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'LETTUCE' is written as 'ECUTTEL' and ‘PEPPERS’ is written as ‘SREPPEP’. How will 'PARSNIP' be written in that language?

PINSARP

PNISRAP

PINSRAP

PISNRAP

Question 29

Logical Reasoning

Seven friends S, T, U, V, W, X and Y, each has a different age. W is older than X but younger than V. Only three people are older than V. T is older than U but younger than S. Y is the youngest among all. How many persons are younger than U?

Question 30

Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term. EVIDENT : NTIDEEV :: DYNAMIC : ICNAMDY :: FICTION : ?

NOICTIF

ONTCIFI

NOITCIF

ONCTIFI

Question 31

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 1024, 1032, 1059, 1123, ?

1248

1252

1254

1250

Question 32

Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 25 * 5 * 10 * 2 * 8 * 17

÷, +, ×, –, =

–, +, ÷, ×, =

×, ÷, –, +, =

÷, ×, –, +, =

Question 33

Logical Reasoning

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are colored Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Black, White. Select the color that will be on the face opposite to the one colored Blue.

Yellow

Black

Red

Green

Question 34

Logical Reasoning

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? OLJB, ?, IVDL, FAAQ, CFXV

LQGG

ROFJ

SRGK

LRFK

Question 35

Logical Reasoning

Pointing to a man, Radhika said, "His son's sister is the sister of my son's sister." How is that person related to Radhika ?

Father

Husband

Father-in-law

Brother

Question 36

Logical Reasoning

Priyansh, who is the only son of Rajat, says to Prakash, "Your mother, Veena is the elder sister of my father who is the only son of Krishna." How is Rajat related to Prakash?

Maternal uncle

Cousin

Father

Paternal uncle

Question 37

Logical Reasoning

The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair

169 &ratio; 11

25 &ratio; 5

36 &ratio; 4

9 &ratio; 1

Question 38

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 16, 32, 29, ?, 111, 666

132

128

120

116

Question 39

Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 6 : 24 :: 9 : 54 :: 12 : ?

Question 40

Logical Reasoning

If P denotes ‘×’, Q denotes ‘÷’, R denotes ‘+’ and S denotes ‘−’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? (128 Q 8) R (5 P 7) S 23 R (18 P 2) = ?

Question 41

Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 48 * 12 * 625 * 25 * 21

=, ×, –, +

=, ×, ×, ×

÷, +, =, +

÷, =, ÷, –

Question 42

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 5, 9, 21, 43, 91, 185, ?

366

367

377

376

Question 43

Logical Reasoning

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

Question 44

Logical Reasoning

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? TSXA, XBLT, ?, FTNF, JCBY

LUWQ

CJSM

FKEW

BKZM

Question 45

Logical Reasoning

The second number in the given number-pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number-pairs EXCEPT one. Find that odd number-pair.

1 &ratio; 2

3 &ratio; 5

7 &ratio; 25

5 &ratio; 13

Question 46

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘BRIGHT’ is written as ‘IYTRGS’ and ‘LOCATE’ is written as ‘LOZXVG’. How will ‘COSTLY’ be written in that language?

XLGHBO

LXHGOB

XLHGBO

LXGHBO

Question 47

Arithmetic

The average of five numbers, given in a particular order, is 32. The average of the first three numbers is 28, while that of the last three numbers is 34. What is the average of the first two numbers?

Question 48

Arithmetic

Select the correct identity from the following options.

1 + cos 2  A = sin 2  A

1 + sin 2  A = cos 2  A

1 + tan 2  A = sec 2  A

1 + sec 2  A = tan 2  A

Question 49

Arithmetic

Simplify 11.5 − [5 + 0.5 × (9 − 3 × 2)]

Question 50

Arithmetic

Find the principal amount if the interest compounded annually at the rate of 10% for two years is ₹ 4,200.

₹ 17,500

₹ 20,000

₹ 24,000

₹ 16,000

Question 51

Arithmetic

Which of the following numbers is NOT divisible by 75?

117975

275475

163750

666600

Question 52

Arithmetic

Tim is thrice as good a workman as Joya and together they finish a piece of work in 75 days. In how many days will Tim alone finish the work?

25 days

100 days

50 days

\(\frac{1}{100}\)  days

Question 53

Arithmetic

While selling an item, a businessman allows a 40% discount on the marked price and incurs a loss of 30%. If the item is sold at the marked price, profit will be _______.

10% 

16% 

\(16\frac{2}{3}\%\)

\(16\frac{1}{3}\%\)

Question 54

Arithmetic

If P(x) = (x 3 - 8)(x + 1) and Q(x) = (x 3  + 1)(x - 2) the LCM of P(x) and Q(x) is:

(x 2  + 2x + 4) (x 2  + 4x + 1)

(x + 1)(x - 2) (x 2  + 2x + 4) (x 2  - x + 1)

(x + 1) 2 (x - 2) 2   (x 2  + 2x + 4) (x 2  + 4x + 1)

(x - 2)(x + 1)

Question 55

Arithmetic

ABCD is a square of side 21 cm. A circle is inscribed in the square, which touches the sides of the square at P, Q, R and S as shown below in the figure. What is the area (in cm 2 ) of the non-shaded region? [Figure is not drawn to scale.] (Take π = \(\frac{22}{7}\) )

88.4

84.6

90.7

94.5

Question 56

Arithmetic

The area of two similar triangles XYZ and ABC are 361 cm 2 and 225 cm 2 , respectively. If the longest side of the larger ∆XYZ be 38 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of the longest side of the smaller ∆ABC?

Question 57

Arithmetic

The difference between the CI and the SI on a sum of money lent for 2 years at 20% interest per annum is ₹ 80. The sum is

₹ 1,200

₹ 2,000

₹ 1,500

₹ 1,000

Question 58

Arithmetic

The price of a book is first increased by 8% and later decreased by 8%. What is the percentage change in the price of the book?

No change

decrease by 0.64%

increase by 0.064%

increase by 0.64%

Question 59

Arithmetic

A book with a marked price of ₹ 600 is available at a discount of 18%. What is the discount given?

₹ 180

₹ 110

₹ 108

₹ 72

Question 60

Arithmetic

The price of a pen is first increased by 15% and later on the price was decreased by 20% due to reduction in sales. Find the net percentage change in the final price of a pen.

25%

-8%

-16%

Question 61

Arithmetic

Simplify the following expression. (0.14 × 0.14) - (2 × 0.14 × 5.14) + (5.14 × 5.14)

5.18

Question 62

Arithmetic

An athlete crosses a distance of 3600 m in 12 minutes. What is his speed (in km/h)?

Question 63

Arithmetic

The base of a hemispherical bowl has a circumference of 132 cm. Find the capacity of the bowl. (use π = \(\frac{22}{7}\) )

18240 cm 3

19404  cm 3

19708  cm 3

16540  cm 3

Question 64

Arithmetic

Which of the following ratios is the smallest? 3 &ratio; 4, 1 &ratio;  2 , 2 &ratio;  5, 1 &ratio;  3

1 &ratio; 3

2  &ratio; 5

3  &ratio; 4

1  &ratio; 2

Question 65

Arithmetic

Solve \(\frac{(6.9)^3+(2.7)^3+(5.8)^3-3\times6.9\times2.7\times5.8}{(6.9)^2+(2.7)^2+(5.8)^2-(6.9)(2.7)-(2.7)(5.8)-(5.8)(6.9)}\)

15.1

15.3

15.2

15.4

Question 66

Arithmetic

Study the given table and answer the question that follow. The following table gives the month- wise number of different types of scooters produced by a company during the first six months of 1992. Type of scooters Months JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE X 25 25 18 40 20 15 Y 25 27 50 45 30 20 Z 25 27 15 25 30 20 T 25 26 25 0 30 35 TOTAL 100 105 108 110 110 90 In which month did the company produce the lowest aggregate number of scooters of all the four types taken together? 

June

March

February

January

Question 67

Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells rice at cost price but uses a faulty weighing machine and thus gains a profit of 25%. Find how many grams rice he is giving in 1 kg ?

800 gm

700 gm

900 gm

750 gm

Question 68

Arithmetic

Study the given graph carefully and answer the question that follows. The graph shows the marks scored by five students in the subjects Math, English and Physics. What is the difference between the total marks obtained by B and the total marks obtained by A?

80 marks

90 marks

95 marks

85 marks

Question 69

Arithmetic

Calculate the area of the shaded region in the following diagram.

45 cm 2

42  cm 2

48  cm 2

50  cm 2

Question 70

Arithmetic

The average salary per head of all the workers in a workshop is ₹ 8,850. If the average salary per head of 9 technicians is ₹ 10,000, and the average salary per head of the rest is ₹ 7,780, find the total number of workers in the workshop.(Consider integral part only)

Question 71

Arithmetic

Study the given table and answer the question that follows. Given that the total number of students is 100. Subject Marks out of 60 80 and above 60 and above 40 and above 20 and above 0 and above A 9 31 81 92 100 B 4 20 67 81 100 C 7 26 74 87 100 The percentage of the number of students getting at least 40% marks in A over those getting at least 20% marks in C, is approximately _______.

90%

89%

83%

93%

Question 72

In the early 1900s, which German climatologist divided the world's climate into different categories based on temperature, amount of rainfall and the time of year when rainfall occurs?

Michael Wille

Wladimir Koppen

Rudolf Geiger

Alfred Wegener

Question 73

Ustad Allah Rakha was famous for playing the ___________.

tabla

sitar

sarod

bansuri

Question 74

Who among the following, after winning the Russian Grand Prix 2021, became the first F1 driver to win 100 races?

George Russell

Valtteri Bottas

Carlos Sainz

Lewis Hamilton

Question 75

Pt Bhimsen Joshi is associated with which of the following?

Hindustani music vocalist

Sarod

Sitar

Carnatic music vocalist

Question 76

Which is the toxin-causing bacterium that spoils cream, cheese and milk and makes them taste bitter, sour or bitter?

Bacillus cereus

Streptococcus thermophilus

Bifidobacterium

Lactobacillus plantarum

Question 77

Which north bank tributary of the Ganges River comprises of two streams, namely Kaligandak and Trishulganga?

Mahananda River

Gandak River

Kosi River

Ghagra River

Question 78

Guru MK Saroja has been conferred with the Padma Shri for the relentless pursuit of which of the following dances?

Bharatanatyam

Mohiniyattam 

Odissi

Kuchipudi

Question 79

‘The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian’ is the autobiography of ________.

UV Swaminathan Iyer

Anna Chandy

Nirad C. Chaudhuri

Inder Kumar Gujral 

Question 80

V Satyanarayana Sarma, an exponent of the Kuchipudi dance form was conferred which of the following awards by the Government of India?

Padma Shri

Kala Shastri Award

Padma Bhushan

Padma Vibhushan

Question 81

What is a biotechnological process accomplished by yeast, some type of bacteria, or some other microorganism to convert sugar into ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide?

Pasteurisation

Lactic acid fermentation

Alcoholic fermentation

Glycolysis

Question 82

Which of the following name was used for the Indian subcontinent by ancient travellers like Megasthenes, FaHien, Huen Tsang, Al Beruni, Ibn Batuta etc. for the active contribution of Indian traders?

Swaran Bhoomi

Swaran Jaga

Swaran Bet

Swaran Desh

Question 83

The ‘Kalidas Samman’ is awarded by the government of which of the following Indian states?

Madhya Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

Uttar Pradesh

Gujarat

Question 84

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was known for which discovery in late 17 th century?

Discovery of the properties of a stem cell

Observation of bacteria and protozoa

Discovery of the role of ATP as the source of energy for cells

Discovery of nucleus in the cell

Question 85

In February 2022, Government of India approved a new scheme "New India Literacy Programme" for the period FYs ___________to cover all the aspects of Adult Education to align with National Education Policy 2020 and Budget Announcements 2021-22.

2023-2028

2022-2027

2025-2030

2024-2029

Question 86

Who among the following Indian music composers and singers, who is popular by nickname ‘the Mozart of Madras’, was placed in The Time’s list of the world’s most influential people in 2009?

MS Viswanathan

AR Rahman

Shankar Mahadevan

RD Burman

Question 87

The ‘Room on the roof’ a novel about an orphaned English boy living with his guardian is written by whom among the following authors?

Khushwant Singh

Arundhati Roy

Manohar Malgaonkar

Ruskin Bond

Question 88

Which of the following Indian cities will host the International Olympic Committee session in 2023?

Delhi

Bengaluru

Mumbai

Hyderabad

Question 89

The historical fiction novel ‘The King Within’ is authored by:

Krishna Sobti

Indu Sundaresan

Nandini Sengupta

Kiran Nagarkar

Question 90

Who among the following was appointed as the head coach of the Indian cricket team in November 2021?

Saurav Ganguly

Sachin Tendulkar

Rahul Dravid

Ravi Shastri

Question 91

Identify the word that means vertical columns of Periodic Table.

Valence electrons

Groups

Periods

Orbitals

Question 92

Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma was an exponent of which Indian classical dance form?

Odissi

Bharatanatyam

Kuchipudi

Kathak

Question 93

Where is the JRD Tata Sports Complex located?

Visakhapatnam

Ranchi

Rourkela

Jamshedpur

Question 94

A judge of the High Court retires at the age of ________.

Question 95

The Regional Rural Banks Act was passed in __________.

1976

1956

1986

1966

Question 96

Dr. Purushottam Dadheech, who was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2020, is associated with which of the following dance forms?

Mohiniyattam

Kuchipudi

Kathak

Odissi

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Chip off the old block

Select the denotation of the highlighted word 'fragile'. The fragile economy needs some thrust from supporting partners.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. As the Director I had to bite the bullet in order to restore normalcy.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. He ran most happily to receive his father.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The rumours usually _________ like wild fire.

Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word. There was a feeling of __________ in his eyes.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He always ________ a tantrum about something or the other.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank. In 1024, a king named Mahmood _________ (robbed) a city called Anhilwad.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The mob / is believing / every word / the leader says.

In the following questions, a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with the correct idiom or phrase. The new music system is too expensive for us to buy

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Parker has been bitten by a rare species of spiders.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error Investing on real estate / can earn you quick profit / but it comes with / a certain amount of risk attached to it.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The minor project put forward by the government is now moving around into its third year.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word. The negligent attitude of the cops was criticised.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select &lsquo;No substitution required&rsquo;. Rahul shall write the exam at this time next week.

Select the sentence which has no spelling error.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Resolute

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An omission of duty

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

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

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

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

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

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing &lsquo;1&rsquo;.

In a certain code language, 'LETTUCE' is written as 'ECUTTEL' and &lsquo;PEPPERS&rsquo; is written as &lsquo;SREPPEP&rsquo;. How will 'PARSNIP' be written in that language?

Seven friends S, T, U, V, W, X and Y, each has a different age. W is older than X but younger than V. Only three people are older than V. T is older than U but younger than S. Y is the youngest among all. How many persons are younger than U?

Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term. EVIDENT : NTIDEEV :: DYNAMIC : ICNAMDY :: FICTION : ?

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 1024, 1032, 1059, 1123, ?

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 25 * 5 * 10 * 2 * 8 * 17

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are colored Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Black, White. Select the color that will be on the face opposite to the one colored Blue.

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? OLJB, ?, IVDL, FAAQ, CFXV

Pointing to a man, Radhika said, "His son's sister is the sister of my son's sister." How is that person related to Radhika ?

Priyansh, who is the only son of Rajat, says to Prakash, "Your mother, Veena is the elder sister of my father who is the only son of Krishna." How is Rajat related to Prakash?

The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 16, 32, 29, ?, 111, 666

Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 6 : 24 :: 9 : 54 :: 12 : ?

If P denotes &lsquo;&times;&rsquo;, Q denotes &lsquo;&divide;&rsquo;, R denotes &lsquo;+&rsquo; and S denotes &lsquo;&minus;&rsquo;, then what will come in place of &lsquo;?&rsquo; in the following equation? (128 Q 8) R (5 P 7) S 23 R (18 P 2) = ?

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 48 * 12 * 625 * 25 * 21

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 5, 9, 21, 43, 91, 185, ?

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? TSXA, XBLT, ?, FTNF, JCBY

The second number in the given number-pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number-pairs EXCEPT one. Find that odd number-pair.

In a certain code language, &lsquo;BRIGHT&rsquo; is written as &lsquo;IYTRGS&rsquo; and &lsquo;LOCATE&rsquo; is written as &lsquo;LOZXVG&rsquo;. How will &lsquo;COSTLY&rsquo; be written in that language?

The average of five numbers, given in a particular order, is 32. The average of the first three numbers is 28, while that of the last three numbers is 34. What is the average of the first two numbers?

Select the correct identity from the following options.

Simplify 11.5 &minus; [5 + 0.5 &times; (9 &minus; 3 &times; 2)]

Find the principal amount if the interest compounded annually at the rate of 10% for two years is ₹ 4,200.

Which of the following numbers is NOT divisible by 75?

Tim is thrice as good a workman as Joya and together they finish a piece of work in 75 days. In how many days will Tim alone finish the work?

While selling an item, a businessman allows a 40% discount on the marked price and incurs a loss of 30%. If the item is sold at the marked price, profit will be _______.

If P(x) = (x 3 - 8)(x + 1) and Q(x) = (x 3 &nbsp;+ 1)(x - 2) the LCM of P(x) and Q(x) is:

ABCD is a square of side 21 cm. A circle is inscribed in the square, which touches the sides of the square at P, Q, R and S as shown below in the figure. What is the area (in cm 2 ) of the non-shaded region? [Figure is not drawn to scale.] (Take &pi; = \(\frac{22}{7}\) )

The area of two similar triangles XYZ and ABC are 361 cm 2 and 225 cm 2 , respectively. If the longest side of the larger ∆XYZ be 38 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of the longest side of the smaller ∆ABC?

The difference between the CI and the SI on a sum of money lent for 2 years at 20% interest per annum is ₹ 80. The sum is

The price of a book is first increased by 8% and later decreased by 8%. What is the percentage change in the price of the book?

A book with a marked price of ₹ 600 is available at a discount of 18%. What is the discount given?

The price of a pen is first increased by 15% and later on the price was decreased by 20% due to reduction in sales. Find the net percentage change in the final price of a pen.

Simplify the following expression. (0.14 &times; 0.14) - (2 &times; 0.14 &times; 5.14) + (5.14 &times; 5.14)

An athlete crosses a distance of 3600 m in 12 minutes. What is his speed (in km/h)?

The base of a hemispherical bowl has a circumference of 132 cm. Find the capacity of the bowl. (use &pi; = \(\frac{22}{7}\) )

Which of the following ratios is the smallest? 3 &ratio; 4, 1 &ratio; &nbsp;2 , 2 &ratio; &nbsp;5, 1 &ratio; &nbsp;3

Solve \(\frac{(6.9)^3+(2.7)^3+(5.8)^3-3\times6.9\times2.7\times5.8}{(6.9)^2+(2.7)^2+(5.8)^2-(6.9)(2.7)-(2.7)(5.8)-(5.8)(6.9)}\)

A shopkeeper sells rice at cost price but uses a faulty weighing machine and thus gains a profit of 25%. Find how many grams rice he is giving in 1 kg ?

Study the given graph carefully and answer the question that follows. The graph shows the marks scored by five students in the subjects Math, English and Physics. What is the difference between the total marks obtained by B and the total marks obtained by A?

Calculate the area of the shaded region in the following diagram.

The average salary per head of all the workers in a workshop is ₹ 8,850. If the average salary per head of 9 technicians is ₹ 10,000, and the average salary per head of the rest is ₹ 7,780, find the total number of workers in the workshop.(Consider integral part only)

In the early 1900s, which German climatologist divided the world's climate into different categories based on temperature, amount of rainfall and the time of year when rainfall occurs?

Ustad Allah Rakha was famous for playing the ___________.

Who among the following, after winning the Russian Grand Prix 2021, became the first F1 driver to win 100 races?

Pt Bhimsen Joshi is associated with which of the following?

Which is the toxin-causing bacterium that spoils cream, cheese and milk and makes them taste bitter, sour or bitter?

Which north bank tributary of the Ganges River comprises of two streams, namely Kaligandak and Trishulganga?

Guru MK Saroja has been conferred with the Padma Shri for the relentless pursuit of which of the following dances?

&lsquo;The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian&rsquo; is the autobiography of ________.

V Satyanarayana Sarma, an exponent of the Kuchipudi dance form was conferred which of the following awards by the Government of India?

What is a biotechnological process accomplished by yeast, some type of bacteria, or some other microorganism to convert sugar into ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide?

Which of the following name was used for the Indian subcontinent by ancient travellers like Megasthenes, FaHien, Huen Tsang, Al Beruni, Ibn Batuta etc. for the active contribution of Indian traders?

The &lsquo;Kalidas Samman&rsquo; is awarded by the government of which of the following Indian states?

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was known for which discovery in late 17 th century?

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. Rahul shall write the exam at this time next week.

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing ‘1’.

In a certain code language, 'LETTUCE' is written as 'ECUTTEL' and ‘PEPPERS’ is written as ‘SREPPEP’. How will 'PARSNIP' be written in that language?

If P denotes ‘×’, Q denotes ‘÷’, R denotes ‘+’ and S denotes ‘−’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? (128 Q 8) R (5 P 7) S 23 R (18 P 2) = ?

In a certain code language, ‘BRIGHT’ is written as ‘IYTRGS’ and ‘LOCATE’ is written as ‘LOZXVG’. How will ‘COSTLY’ be written in that language?

Simplify 11.5 − [5 + 0.5 × (9 − 3 × 2)]

If P(x) = (x 3 - 8)(x + 1) and Q(x) = (x 3 + 1)(x - 2) the LCM of P(x) and Q(x) is:

ABCD is a square of side 21 cm. A circle is inscribed in the square, which touches the sides of the square at P, Q, R and S as shown below in the figure. What is the area (in cm 2 ) of the non-shaded region? [Figure is not drawn to scale.] (Take π = \(\frac{22}{7}\) )

Simplify the following expression. (0.14 × 0.14) - (2 × 0.14 × 5.14) + (5.14 × 5.14)

The base of a hemispherical bowl has a circumference of 132 cm. Find the capacity of the bowl. (use π = \(\frac{22}{7}\) )

Which of the following ratios is the smallest? 3 &ratio; 4, 1 &ratio; 2 , 2 &ratio; 5, 1 &ratio; 3

‘The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian’ is the autobiography of ________.

The ‘Kalidas Samman’ is awarded by the government of which of the following Indian states?

Who among the following Indian music composers and singers, who is popular by nickname ‘the Mozart of Madras’, was placed in The Time’s list of the world’s most influential people in 2009?

The ‘Room on the roof’ a novel about an orphaned English boy living with his guardian is written by whom among the following authors?

The historical fiction novel ‘The King Within’ is authored by: