SSC-CHSL 2024 Questions

18 Nov 2024 • Shift 1

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Question 1

Comprehension

Find the value of \(3(\sec^2 A - 1)(\cos e A - 1)(\cos e A + 1) + 4(\csc^2 A - \cot^2 A)\).

Question 2

Comprehension

The weights (in kg) of 7 cousins in a family are 54, 62, 65, 70, 60, 59, 55. Find the median weight.

60 kg

61 kg

61.5 kg

70 kg

Question 3

Comprehension

If a man's age is four times the sum of the ages of his three children, and after 6 years his age will be twice the sum of the ages of his three children, what is the man's present age?

60 years

30 years

56 years

45 years

Question 4

Comprehension

Simplify \((2z - 5y)^2 + (5z + 2y)^2 - 25z^2\).

\(19y^2 - 4z^2\)

\(29y^2 - 4z^2\)

\(19y^2 + 4z^2\)

\(29y^2 + 4z^2\)

Question 5

Comprehension

The radii of two spheres are in the ratio 4:5. Their volume will be in the ratio:

64 : 125

4 : 5

16 : 25

125 : 64

Question 6

Comprehension

The numbers of Commerce, Science and Arts postgraduates working in a company are 40, 80 and 60, respectively. If these figures are represented by a pie chart, then what is the angle corresponding to Commerce postgraduates?

80°

50°

70°

60°

Question 7

Comprehension

In triangle PQR, incentre is A and \(\angle QAR = 116°\). Find \(\angle QPR\).

52°

27°

26°

54°

Question 8

Comprehension

If 88 is replaced by 93 and 41 is replaced by 47 in the observations 46, 48, 63, 76, 88, 41, 35, 55, 90, 56, 92, then what would be the difference between the new median and the previous median?

Question 9

Comprehension

The average of five integers is 48. The average of the first four integers is 50% of the 5th integer. The 5th integer is:

Question 10

Comprehension

Find the value of \(\sin^6 A + \cos^6 A + 3\sin^2 A \cos^2 A (\cos A - \sin^4 A + 1) \csc^2 A\).

-1

-3

Question 11

Comprehension

If an increase of 40% is observed on an amount in 4 years at simple interest, what will be the compound interest on ₹80,000 after 4 years at the same rate?

₹37,128

₹29,728

₹17,128

₹39,724

Question 12

Comprehension

For making a toy, a hemisphere is attached at one end of a cylinder and a cone is attached at the other end. The cylinder, the cone and the hemisphere have a common radius of 4.2 cm. The height of the cylinder and that of the cone is 7 cm. Find the volume (in cm³) of the toy. (Use \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\))

672.672

762.255

863.25

358.8

Question 13

Comprehension

<p>The value of 5 + 24 × 8 ÷ 8 of 8 - 8 ÷ 8 × 4 of 4 is equal to:</p>  

-9

-8

Question 14

Comprehension

A number 37 is divided into two parts such that 5 times one part and 11 times the other is together equal to 227. Find the value of 9 times the smaller number.

Question 15

Comprehension

Tarun gives Hari a head-start of 60 seconds in a 2400 m race and still beats him by 40 seconds. If the speed of Hari is 6 m/s, find the speed of Tarun.

8.5 m/s

7.5 m/s

8 m/s

7 m/s

Question 16

Comprehension

Sandeep made a profit of 22% when he sold an overcoat for 8,540. Find the cost price of the overcoat.

Rs 7,000

Rs 6,000

Rs 7,500

Rs 6,500

Question 17

Comprehension

ABCD is a trapezium in which AB is parallel to CD, and E and F are the mid-points of non-parallel sides AD and BC. If EF is parallel to AB, AB = 28 cm and CD = 18 cm, then find EF (in cm).

Question 18

Comprehension

The marked price of an article is ₹2,800. It is sold at three successive discounts of 15%, 8% and 5%. Find the selling price of the article (in ₹).

2,080.12

1,890.20

1,997.26

1,923.56

Question 19

Comprehension

The average of 11 results is 60 and that of the first 10 is 59. The 11th result is?

Question 20

Comprehension

A die is cast twice and a coin is tossed thrice. Find the probability that the die will turn a 5 each time and the coin will turn a head every time.

\(\frac{1}{50}\)

\(\frac{1}{288}\)

\(\frac{1}{100}\)

\(\frac{1}{200}\)

Question 21

Comprehension

The average of 11 results is 59 and that of the first 10 is 58. The 11th result is?

Question 22

Comprehension

A sum on simple interest at the rate of 5% per annum amounts to ₹4,160 in 6 years. Find the sum.

₹2,900

₹3,200

₹2,800

₹3,100

Question 23

Comprehension

A milk vendor has 75 litres of cow milk, 45 litres of toned milk and 30 litres of full cream milk. These should be placed in different trays such that each tray contains the same quantity of milk and two kinds of milk should not be mixed in a tray. What is the least number of trays required to place all the milk?

Question 24

Comprehension

A cylinder has a radius of \(\frac{5}{7}\) cm and its volume is 448 \(cm^3\). What is the height of the cylinder (take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\))?

22 cm

23 cm

21 cm

24 cm

Question 25

Comprehension

A, B and C jointly started a business in which A invested ₹7,000 for 12 months, B invested ₹8,000 for 10 months and C invested ₹12,000 for 6 months. A was the working member for which he received 20% of the profits as his remuneration. The total profit earned at the end of one year was ₹14,750. What is C's share (in ₹) in the profit?

4,000

3,600

2,950

4,200

Question 26

Logical Reasoning

Ratnesh and Vineet worked on alternate days, starting with Ratnesh. The entire work got completed in \(54 \frac{3}{4}\) days. If Ratnesh alone can finish the work in 48 days, then in how many days can Vineet alone do the work?

Question 27

Logical Reasoning

The surface area of a cube is 1728 cm². Find its volume.

4356√2 cm³

6453√2 cm³

3450√2 cm³

3456\u221a2 cm\u00b3

Question 28

Logical Reasoning

The price of an electronic machine decreased by 5%, 10% and 15% during the first three years. What will be the price of the machine after three years if the value at the beginning was ₹ 8,000?

₹ 5,814

₹ 6,721

₹ 7,000

₹ 5,000

Question 29

Logical Reasoning

A quadrilateral having equal diagonals and equal opposite sides is always a ________.

trapezium

kite

rhombus

rectangle

Question 30

Logical Reasoning

Three numbers are in the ratio 5 : 7 : 9, and their LCM is 1260. What is the difference between the largest and the smallest number?

Question 31

Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the followingsets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13-Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (19, 9, 173) (6, 17, 104)

(14, 4, 62)

(11, 4, 46)

(8, 12, 94)

(7, 15, 105)

Question 32

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following letter-clusters should replace # and % so that the pattern and relationship followed between the letter-cluster pair on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of :: ?   # : VXB :: ACG : %

# - UWA, % - BDH

# - UVN, % - KMQ

# - GIM, % - KMQ

# - HDN, % - BDH

Question 33

Logical Reasoning

In this question, a statement is followed by two conclusions, numbered I and II. Decide which of the two conclusions is/are true based on the given statement.  Statement: M < N ≤ O = S > T ≥ W ≥ Z  Conclusions:  I. M ≤ T  II. N < Z

Neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion II is true

Only Conclusion I is true

Both Conclusion I and Conclusion II are true

Only Conclusion II is true

Question 34

Logical Reasoning

How many meaningful English words can be formed from R, O, W, D and C, using each letter mandatorily but only once in each word?

One

None

More than two

Two

Question 35

Logical Reasoning

Three of the following four number triads are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the number triad that does not belong to that group?

31 - 46 - 41

29 - 44 - 38

24 - 39 - 33

17 - 32 - 26

Question 36

Logical Reasoning

(Note: operations on whole numbers only)

339

330

342

323

Question 37

Logical Reasoning

Three of the following four number triads are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the number triad that does not belong to that group?  (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

76 - 67 - 54

112 - 103 - 94

94 - 85 - 76

87 - 78 - 69

Question 38

Logical Reasoning

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the followingsets.  (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)  (7, 11, 33)  (14, 18, 54)

(12, 16, 48)

(16, 20, 40)

(18, 21, 63)

(5, 9, 36)

Question 39

Logical Reasoning

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:  Some crayon is colour.  No colour is water. Some water is liquid.  Conclusions:  I) Some crayon is liquid.  II) Some crayon is not water.  III) Some liquid is not colour.

Only III

Only I and III

Only II

Only II and III

Question 40

Logical Reasoning

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:  Some rice is white.  Some rice is brown.  No white is wheat.  Conclusions:  I) Some wheat is brown.  II) Some rice is not wheat.  III) Some brown is not white.

Only I and III

Only II and III

Only II

Only III

Question 41

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, ‘PAID’ is coded as ‘3274’ and ‘APED’ is coded as ‘6437’.What is the code for ‘E’ in that language?

Question 42

Logical Reasoning

89 is related to 78 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 97 is related to 86. To which ofthe following is 72 related, following the same logic?  (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying 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 43

Logical Reasoning

Two statements, I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement.  Read both the statements and select the correct option.  I) Refreshing and delicious salads are full of antioxidants, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, folate, calcium, fibre and phytonutrients, which are good for health.  II) It is a perfect way to begin our day with salads in order to lead a healthy life

Both I and II are independent causes

II is the cause and I is its possible effect

I is the cause and II is its possible effect

Both I and II are effects of independent causes

Question 44

Logical Reasoning

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order:  1.Hexagon 2.Triangle 3. Pentagon 4.Square 5.Octagon.

3, 1, 5, 2, 4

1, 4, 3, 5, 2

2, 4, 3, 1, 5

2, 1, 3, 4, 5

Question 45

Logical Reasoning

MNQP is related to STWV in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ABED is related to GHKJ. To which of the following is IJML related, following the same logic?

OPSR

ROPS

OPRS

PORS

Question 46

Logical Reasoning

How many meaningful English words can be formed from Y, P, R and A, using each letter mandatorily but only once?

None

Two

One

More than two

Question 47

Arithmetic

A certain number of people are sitting in a row facing the north direction. ‘T’ is sitting to the immediate right of ‘U’. ‘Y’ is sitting 5th to the left of ‘U’. ‘Z’ is an immediate neighbour of both ‘T’ and ‘P’. ‘V’ is sitting 5th to the left of ‘T’. ‘O’ is sitting at one extreme end, and there is only one person sitting between ‘O’ and ‘Y’. If no other person is sitting in the row, what is the total number of people seated?

Question 48

Arithmetic

In a certain code language, ‘DARK’ is coded as ‘3284’ and ‘RAKE’ is coded as ‘6438’.What is the code for ‘E’ in that language?

Question 49

Arithmetic

Three of the following word pairs are alike in some manner and hence form a group. Which word pair does not belong to that group?  (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be grouped based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)

Television - Triangle

Birthday hat - Cone

Ball - Sphere

Ring - Circle

Question 50

Arithmetic

In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of actions, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the courses of actions logically follow(s) for pursuing.  Statement:  In spite of the principal’s repeated warnings, a child was caught with a hidden mobile phone in the school. Courses of Action:  I) The mobile phone should be taken away from the child and the parents should be called to the school.  II) The child should be punished for committing this mistake.

Both (I) and (II) follow

Only (I) follows

Neither (I) nor (II) follows

Only (II) follows

Question 51

Arithmetic

Two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements maybe the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and select the correct option.  I. All undergraduate exams scheduled for tomorrow in Balasore have been cancelled by the university. New dates will be announced early next week.  II. High winds and very heavy rains are expected in Balasore tomorrow as the cyclone makes a landfall by 3 pm

II is the cause and I is its possible effect

Both I and II are effects of independent causes

Both I and II are independent causes

I is the cause and II is its possible effect

Question 52

Arithmetic

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

MRME

MREM

EMER

REME

Question 53

Arithmetic

How many meaningful four letter English words can be formed using A, E, D and N using all the letters but each letter only once in each word?

Question 54

Arithmetic

If 2 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 23584617, how many digits will appear more than once in the new number thus formed?

Three

None

One

Two

Question 55

Arithmetic

Replace the underlined word in the given sentence with its correctly spelt version. I have been morning the death of my pet dog.

moruning

mourning

murning

merning

Question 56

Arithmetic

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word "Abolish".

Subside

Cancel

Worship

Assist

Question 57

Arithmetic

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word "Dingy".

Sterile

Dreary

Pure

Bright

Question 58

Arithmetic

Rearrange the jumbled words to form a correct sentence: The youth ___________ now-a-days. life / of / today / a / leading / are / miserable

of today are leading a miserable life

today are leading of a miserable life

today are leading a miserable life of

are today leading of a miserable life

Question 59

Arithmetic

Rearrange the jumbled words: I missed the ________for the next. usually / hour / which / for / board / had / wait / an / bus / I / and / to

bus I usually board which had to wait for an hour and

hour and had to wait for an bus which I usually board

bus which I board and had to wait for an usually hour

bus which I usually board and had to wait for an hour

Question 60

Arithmetic

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment: Harish is clever than wise.

more cleverer than

more clever than

cleverest than

clever as

Question 61

Arithmetic

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.  The patient says, “I am fine.”

The patient says that he was fine.

The patient says that he would be fine.

The patient says that he is fine.

The patient says that he will be fine.

Question 62

Arithmetic

In the following sentence, a few of the spellings are incorrect. Find out the sentence with correctly spelt words from the given options.  He is wimsical by natur. No one can seek an explanation from him for his absurd atitude towards others.

He is wimsical by nature. No one can seek an explanation from him for his absurd attitude towards others.

He is whimsical by nature. No one can seek an explanation from him for his absurd attitude towards others.

He is whimsical by nature. No one can seek an explanation from him for his absurd atitude towards others.

He is whimsical by natur. No one can seek an explanation from him for his absurd attitude towards others.

Question 63

Arithmetic

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.  It’s funny how every time he fails to apply the _ and _ the glass.

breaks; breaks

brakes; breaks

breaks; brakes

brakes; brakes

Question 64

Arithmetic

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment: Research in Social Sciences is plagued nowadays on gloomy definitions and measurements.

nowadays amid gloomy definitions

nowadays by gloomy definitions

nowadays onto gloomy definitions

nowadays during gloomy definitions

Question 65

Arithmetic

Select the option that expresses the sentence in passive voice: I remember my mother taking me to the stadium.

I was taken to the stadium by mother that I remembered.

My mother remembered me taken to the stadium.

I remember being taken to the stadium by my mother.

I was remembered being taken to the stadium by my mother.

Question 66

Arithmetic

Select the option that expresses the sentence in indirect speech: He always says to me, “I am perturbed.”

He always tells me that he is mostly perturbed.

He always tells me that he is perturbed by change.

He always tells me that he is perturbed.

He always tells me that he is going to be perturbed.

Question 67

Arithmetic

Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate word from the given options.  He has not _______ returned the money.

only

still

yet

too

Question 68

Arithmetic

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank: His family lives _______ Mahu in Madhya Pradesh.

Question 69

Arithmetic

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.  The Supreme Court set away / the verdict of the High Court / and agreed to hear the plea / of the complainant.

the verdict of the High Court

The Supreme Court set away

and agreed to hear the plea

of the complainant

Question 70

Select the option that expresses the sentence in passive voice: Doctors saved many lives during the pandemic.

Many lives have been saved by doctors during the pandemic.

Many lives were being saved by doctors during the pandemic.

Many lives were saved by doctors during the pandemic.

Many lives are saved by doctors during the pandemic.

Question 71

Select the most appropriate phrasal verb that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.  The firefighters tried their best to extinguish the fire.

put out

put on

put in

put off

Question 72

Select the option that expresses the sentence in direct speech: He will say that he is okay.

He will say, “I was okay.”

He would say, “I am okay.”

He will say, “I am okay.”

He will say, “I am always okay.”

Question 73

Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (S1 and S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.  S1. CV Raman’s story begins in a village near Tiruchirapalli (known in his days as Trichinopoly) in southern India.  P. When he was four years old, Raman’s family moved to Vishakapatnam.  Q. He was born on 8 November 1888, the second child of R Chandrashekara Iyer and Parvati Ammal.  R. Chandrasekara Iyer was an athletic man and he took active interest in sports.  S. His father took up a job there, as a lecturer in Mrs. AV Narsimha Rao College, where he taught physics, mathematics and physical geography.  S6. His young son Raman was not physically very strong, but was very intelligent and he preferred to read books and work at his studies.

QPRS

QPSR

PQSR

SRPQ

Question 74

Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word: Allies have always come to his rescue in spite of his ____________ attempts to defame him.

buddies’

scholars

enemies’

fellows’

Question 75

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank: The rising rate of inflation is making life very hard for ________ poor.

the

all

its

some

Question 76

Rearrange the jumbled words: The people of _______ to survive. are / this / island / commodities / deprived / essential / needed / remote / of

this island are deprived of essential commodities needed remote

this remote island are needed essential commodities deprived of

this remote island are deprived of essential commodities needed

remote island are deprived of essential commodities needed this

Question 77

Select the most appropriate adverb to fill in the blank: ________, I'm going to walk my dog.

Now

Already

Annually

Rarely

Question 78

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Instinctual

Intuition

Implusive

Initiative

Question 79

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word: Huxley was an exponent of Darwin’s theory of evolution.

Proponent

Cease

Terminate

Conclude

Question 80

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: Call it a day.

Name a particular day

Involve many people for a simple job

Begin with an assignment

Stop working on something

Question 81

Select the option that expresses the sentence in passive voice: The new sunshades have protected our windows during the rainy season.

Our windows are being protected by the new windows during the rainy season.

Our windows are being protected by the new sunshades during the rainy season.

Our sunshades have been protected by the new windows during the rainy season.

Our windows have been protected by the new sunshades during the rainy season.

Question 82

Select the most appropriate article(s) to fill in the blanks: I was in state of unconsciousness for about half hour.

No article ; an

a ; No article

the ; a

a ; an

Question 83

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

therefore

but

neither

Question 84

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2: The eyes dart back and forth behind closed lids, blood pressure (2)______ and the breathing pattern speeds up.

relaxes

beeps

stables

increases

Question 85

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3: An EEG of someone during rapid eye movement sleep looks almost the same as the EEG of a person in the (3)______ state.

eating

standing

sleeping

waking

Question 86

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4: Although one is still asleep and the body is still (4)__________.

conscious

active

performing

immobile

Question 87

What was Lena's reason for following the trail on the map?

Treil

Trail

Trale

Triall

Question 88

Where did Lena find the map?

Buried in the sand

Half-buried in the undergrowth

In a bookstore in town

Underneath a bridge

Question 89

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.  What surrounded Lena as she journeyed through the forest?

Created

Girded

Bolt

Freed

Question 90

What intrigued Lena's curiosity in the forest?

She stumbled upon an ancient map.

She discovered an old book.

She found a hidden cave.

She heard whispers in the wind.

Question 91

What is the author’s tone in this passage?

Revengeful

Impressed

Agitated

Concerned

Question 92

The Black Buck is killed because of hunters’ ______________.

personal gratification

material gain

need

fun

Question 93

Choose the word which closely means ‘adversely’.

Distressing

Scarcely

Detrimentally

Digressing

Question 94

What is the theme of this passage?

Land encroachment

Over-population

Forests and their uses

Endangered species

Question 95

The pH value of the curd is:

higher than 7

nearly 7

lower than the pH value of milk

higher than the pH value of milk

Question 96

In 2021, Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the X-band Doppler Weather Radar to provide improved forecasts. Where was it inaugurated?

Puducherry

Ladakh

Jammu

Chandigarh

Question 97

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Fundamental Duties provided under the Constitution of India?

Duties are enforceable by the law

Duties are inspired from erstwhile USSR

Duties are non- justiciable in nature

Duties are intended to secure the country

Question 98

Which of the following duties is specified as the 10th Fundamental Duty in the Indian Constitution?

To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom

To provide opportunities for education to his child or as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years

To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform

To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity

Question 99

Choose the correct order of the following plateaus and mountain ranges from south to north of India.

Malwa Plateau, Vindhya Range, Satpura Range, and Deccan Plateau

Malwa Plateau, Satpura Range, Vindhya Range, and Deccan Plateau

Deccan Plateau, Vindhya Range, Satpura Range, and Malwa Plateau

Deccan Plateau, Satpura Range, Vindhya Range, and Malwa Plateau

Question 100

Central Vigilance Commission observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2022 with which of the following themes?

Corruption free India for a developed Nation

Integrity A way of life

Vigilant India, Prosperous India

Independent India @ 75: Self Reliance with Integrity

Question 101

Which of the following statements regarding orographic rainfall is correct?

This type of precipitation is characterised by seasonal reversal of winds that carry oceanic moisture.

It occurs mainly during summer and is common over equatorial doldrums in the Congo basin.

This type of precipitation occurs when warm, humid air strikes on a mountain range.

This precipitation is heavy but of short duration, highly localised and is associated with minimum amount of cloudiness.

Question 102

Who propounded the famous equation \(E = mc^2\) in 1905?

Werner Heisenberg

Isaac Newton

Albert Einstein

Ernest Rutherford

Question 103

When was International Anti-Corruption Day celebrated in 2021?

19 August

9 December

4 February

16 January

Question 104

How many phases are involved in the census operations in India?

Two

One

Three

Four

Question 105

What is the cottony growth over stale and moist bread known as?

Bacteria

Algae

Lichens

Fungi

Question 106

A part of the cell other than the nucleus which has DNA and ribosomes and can thus make its own proteins is known as:

endoplasmic reticulum

ribosomes

Golgi apparatus

mitochondria

Question 107

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India?

Article 30 of the Constitution gives extensive original jurisdiction.

Original jurisdiction extends to disputes between Government of India and States.

Supreme Court has wide advisory jurisdiction over all courts.

Original jurisdiction can be invoked by a certificate from High Court.

Question 108

Nataraja represents the dancing figure of which Hindu deity?

Ganesh

Vishnu

Kartikeya

Shiva

Question 109

Which of the following statements regarding the functions of money is/are true?  1. Money as a unit of account means it is a standard numerical unit of measurement of the market value of goods, services and other transactions.  2. Money as a standard of deferred payment is not a significant function because modern economies rarely use money for future payments.

Both 1 and 2

Only 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Only 1

Question 110

The number of atoms in exactly 12 g of carbon-12 is known as:

Avogadro’s constant

Rydberg constant

Planck's constant

Faraday's constant

Question 111

The torrid zone lies between _____________.

Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn

North Pole and Arctic Circle

Antarctic Circle and Tropic of Capricorn

Arctic Circle and Tropic of Cancer

Question 112

Match the following.

1-4, 2-c, 3-b

1-2, 2-b, 3-c

1-3, 2-a, 3-b

1-4, 2-b, 3-c

Question 113

Who among the following participated in the All-World Religious Conference (Parliament of Religions) held in 1893 in Chicago?

Swami Vivekananda

Swami Dayanand

Swami Sahajananda

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Question 114

Match the following microfinance concepts with their descriptions.  List I (Concepts) List II (Descriptions) (a) Microcredit (i) Small, often peer-monitored savings products designed for low-income individuals  (b) Microsavings  (ii) Financial protection against specific perils for lowincome populations (c) Microinsurance  (iii) The use of group responsibility as a guarantee for loan repayment  (d) Social Collateral   (iv) Small loans provided to entrepreneurs too poor to qualify for traditional bank loans    

(a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

(a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)

(a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)

(a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)

Question 115

What application software is utilised for managing extensive data collections and executing queries?

Paint

Word processing software

Database management system software

Antivirus software

Question 116

How can using a smiley or emoji help reduce misunderstandings in instant messaging?

By replacing words that could be misinterpreted

By shortening the message content

By clarifying the sender's tone or emotional intent

By eliminating the need for a response

Question 117

Which of the following best describes the primary difference between broadband and dial-up Internet connections?

Broadband is only available in urban areas, while dial-up is available everywhere.

Dial-up uses a telephone line, while broadband uses various technologies for higher speeds.

Dial-up requires a cable connection, while broadband does not.

Broadband is slower than dial-up.

Question 118

Which of the following is considered the first mechanical computer designed by Charles Babbage?

UNIVAC

Abacus

Analytical Engine

ENIAC

Question 119

Which of the following is an essential role of ROM in a computer system?

Storing data temporarily

Storing data permanently for boot-up processes

Performing calculations

Storing files created by the user

Question 120

Which of the following protocols is commonly used for data encapsulation in WANs?

TCP/IP

High-Level Data Link Control

Wi-Fi

Ethernet

Question 121

Keyboard shortcut to Save as document in MS Word 2019 is:

F12

F10

F11

Question 122

Which of the following keyboard shortcuts is commonly used to rename a file or folder in Windows OS?

Ctrl + R

Ctrl + F5

Alt + Enter

Question 123

What is the function of the CPU following the commencement of a DMA transfer?

It is free to perform other tasks while the transfer is handled by the DMA controller.

It actively manages each byte transferred.

It handles the entire data transfer.

It must remain idle until the DMA transfer is complete.

Question 124

In symmetric encryption, how many keys are used to encrypt and decrypt data?

One Key

No Key

Two Keys

Three Keys

Question 125

Which type of e-commerce model is exemplified by Amazon?

B2C (Business to Consumer)

B2B (Business to Business)

C2C (Consumer to Consumer)

C2B (Consumer to Business)

Question 126

Which browser extension could be used to download an entire web page for offline use?

Grammarly

AdBlock

Web ScrapBook

Evernote

Question 127

What does the Ctrl + V shortcut key do?

Saves the document

Cuts the selected content

Pastes the copied content

Finds text in a document

Question 128

Which option in the print dialog allows you to save a web page as a digital file instead of printing it?

Select printer

Print preview

Save as PDF

Print to file

Question 129

What does QR in 'QR code' stand for?

Quantum Read

Quick Resolution

Query Response

Quick Response

Find the value of \(3(\sec^2 A - 1)(\cos e A - 1)(\cos e A + 1) + 4(\csc^2 A - \cot^2 A)\).

The weights (in kg) of 7 cousins in a family are 54, 62, 65, 70, 60, 59, 55. Find the median weight.

If a man's age is four times the sum of the ages of his three children, and after 6 years his age will be twice the sum of the ages of his three children, what is the man's present age?

Simplify \((2z - 5y)^2 + (5z + 2y)^2 - 25z^2\).

The radii of two spheres are in the ratio 4:5. Their volume will be in the ratio:

The numbers of Commerce, Science and Arts postgraduates working in a company are 40, 80 and 60, respectively. If these figures are represented by a pie chart, then what is the angle corresponding to Commerce postgraduates?

In triangle PQR, incentre is A and \(\angle QAR = 116°\). Find \(\angle QPR\).

If 88 is replaced by 93 and 41 is replaced by 47 in the observations 46, 48, 63, 76, 88, 41, 35, 55, 90, 56, 92, then what would be the difference between the new median and the previous median?

The average of five integers is 48. The average of the first four integers is 50% of the 5th integer. The 5th integer is:

Find the value of \(\sin^6 A + \cos^6 A + 3\sin^2 A \cos^2 A (\cos A - \sin^4 A + 1) \csc^2 A\).

If an increase of 40% is observed on an amount in 4 years at simple interest, what will be the compound interest on ₹80,000 after 4 years at the same rate?

&lt;p&gt;The value of 5 + 24 × 8 ÷ 8 of 8 - 8 ÷ 8 × 4 of 4 is equal to:&lt;/p&gt; &nbsp;

A number 37 is divided into two parts such that 5 times one part and 11 times the other is together equal to 227. Find the value of 9 times the smaller number.

Tarun gives Hari a head-start of 60 seconds in a 2400 m race and still beats him by 40 seconds. If the speed of Hari is 6 m/s, find the speed of Tarun.

Sandeep made a profit of 22% when he sold an overcoat for 8,540. Find the cost price of the overcoat.

ABCD is a trapezium in which AB is parallel to CD, and E and F are the mid-points of non-parallel sides AD and BC. If EF is parallel to AB, AB = 28 cm and CD = 18 cm, then find EF (in cm).

The marked price of an article is ₹2,800. It is sold at three successive discounts of 15%, 8% and 5%. Find the selling price of the article (in ₹).

The average of 11 results is 60 and that of the first 10 is 59. The 11th result is?

A die is cast twice and a coin is tossed thrice. Find the probability that the die will turn a 5 each time and the coin will turn a head every time.

The average of 11 results is 59 and that of the first 10 is 58. The 11th result is?

A sum on simple interest at the rate of 5% per annum amounts to ₹4,160 in 6 years. Find the sum.

A cylinder has a radius of \(\frac{5}{7}\) cm and its volume is 448 \(cm^3\). What is the height of the cylinder (take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\))?

Ratnesh and Vineet worked on alternate days, starting with Ratnesh. The entire work got completed in \(54 \frac{3}{4}\) days. If Ratnesh alone can finish the work in 48 days, then in how many days can Vineet alone do the work?

The surface area of a cube is 1728 cm². Find its volume.

The price of an electronic machine decreased by 5%, 10% and 15% during the first three years. What will be the price of the machine after three years if the value at the beginning was ₹ 8,000?

A quadrilateral having equal diagonals and equal opposite sides is always a ________.

Three numbers are in the ratio 5 : 7 : 9, and their LCM is 1260. What is the difference between the largest and the smallest number?

Which of the following letter-clusters should replace # and % so that the pattern and relationship followed between the letter-cluster pair on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of :: ? &nbsp; # : VXB :: ACG : %

In this question, a statement is followed by two conclusions, numbered I and II. Decide which of the two conclusions is/are true based on the given statement.&nbsp; Statement: M &lt; N ≤ O = S &gt; T ≥ W ≥ Z &nbsp;Conclusions: &nbsp;I. M ≤ T &nbsp;II. N &lt; Z

How many meaningful English words can be formed from R, O, W, D and C, using each letter mandatorily but only once in each word?

Three of the following four number triads are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the number triad that does not belong to that group?

(Note: operations on whole numbers only)

In a certain code language, ‘PAID’ is coded as ‘3274’ and ‘APED’ is coded as ‘6437’.What is the code for ‘E’ in that language?

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order:&nbsp; 1.Hexagon 2.Triangle 3. Pentagon 4.Square 5.Octagon.

MNQP is related to STWV in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ABED is related to GHKJ. To which of the following is IJML related, following the same logic?

How many meaningful English words can be formed from Y, P, R and A, using each letter mandatorily but only once?

In a certain code language, ‘DARK’ is coded as ‘3284’ and ‘RAKE’ is coded as ‘6438’.What is the code for ‘E’ in that language?

Three of the following word pairs are alike in some manner and hence form a group. Which word pair does not belong to that group?&nbsp; (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be grouped based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)

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

How many meaningful four letter English words can be formed using A, E, D and N using all the letters but each letter only once in each word?

If 2 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 23584617, how many digits will appear more than once in the new number thus formed?

Replace the underlined word in the given sentence with its correctly spelt version. I have been morning the death of my pet dog.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word "Abolish".

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word "Dingy".

Rearrange the jumbled words to form a correct sentence: The youth ___________ now-a-days. life / of / today / a / leading / are / miserable

Rearrange the jumbled words: I missed the ________for the next. usually / hour / which / for / board / had / wait / an / bus / I / and / to

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment: Harish is clever than wise.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.&nbsp; The patient says, “I am fine.”

In the following sentence, a few of the spellings are incorrect. Find out the sentence with correctly spelt words from the given options. &nbsp;He is wimsical by natur. No one can seek an explanation from him for his absurd atitude towards others.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. &nbsp;It’s funny how every time he fails to apply the _________ and _________ the glass.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment: Research in Social Sciences is plagued nowadays on gloomy definitions and measurements.

Select the option that expresses the sentence in passive voice: I remember my mother taking me to the stadium.

Select the option that expresses the sentence in indirect speech: He always says to me, “I am perturbed.”

Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate word from the given options.&nbsp; He has not _______ returned the money.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank: His family lives _______ Mahu in Madhya Pradesh.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.&nbsp; The Supreme Court set away / the verdict of the High Court / and agreed to hear the plea / of the complainant.

Select the option that expresses the sentence in passive voice: Doctors saved many lives during the pandemic.

Select the most appropriate phrasal verb that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. &nbsp;The firefighters tried their best to extinguish the fire.

Select the option that expresses the sentence in direct speech: He will say that he is okay.

Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word: Allies have always come to his rescue in spite of his ____________ attempts to defame him.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank: The rising rate of inflation is making life very hard for ________ poor.

Rearrange the jumbled words: The people of _______ to survive. are / this / island / commodities / deprived / essential / needed / remote / of

Select the most appropriate adverb to fill in the blank: ________, I'm going to walk my dog.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word: Huxley was an exponent of Darwin’s theory of evolution.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: Call it a day.

Select the option that expresses the sentence in passive voice: The new sunshades have protected our windows during the rainy season.

Select the most appropriate article(s) to fill in the blanks: I was in ________ state of unconsciousness for about half ________ hour.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1: &nbsp;

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2: The eyes dart back and forth behind closed lids, blood pressure (2)______ and the breathing pattern speeds up.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3: An EEG of someone during rapid eye movement sleep looks almost the same as the EEG of a person in the (3)______ state.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4: Although one is still asleep and the body is still (4)__________.

What was Lena's reason for following the trail on the map?

Where did Lena find the map?

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.&nbsp; What surrounded Lena as she journeyed through the forest?

What intrigued Lena's curiosity in the forest?

What is the author’s tone in this passage?

The Black Buck is killed because of hunters’ ______________.

Choose the word which closely means ‘adversely’.

What is the theme of this passage?

<p>The value of 5 + 24 × 8 ÷ 8 of 8 - 8 ÷ 8 × 4 of 4 is equal to:</p>

Which of the following letter-clusters should replace # and % so that the pattern and relationship followed between the letter-cluster pair on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of :: ? # : VXB :: ACG : %

In this question, a statement is followed by two conclusions, numbered I and II. Decide which of the two conclusions is/are true based on the given statement. Statement: M < N ≤ O = S > T ≥ W ≥ Z Conclusions: I. M ≤ T II. N < Z

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order: 1.Hexagon 2.Triangle 3. Pentagon 4.Square 5.Octagon.

Three of the following word pairs are alike in some manner and hence form a group. Which word pair does not belong to that group? (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be grouped based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. The patient says, “I am fine.”

In the following sentence, a few of the spellings are incorrect. Find out the sentence with correctly spelt words from the given options. He is wimsical by natur. No one can seek an explanation from him for his absurd atitude towards others.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. It’s funny how every time he fails to apply the _ and _ the glass.

Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate word from the given options. He has not _______ returned the money.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The Supreme Court set away / the verdict of the High Court / and agreed to hear the plea / of the complainant.

Select the most appropriate phrasal verb that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The firefighters tried their best to extinguish the fire.

Select the most appropriate article(s) to fill in the blanks: I was in state of unconsciousness for about half hour.

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

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. What surrounded Lena as she journeyed through the forest?