SSC CHSL Tier-I Previous Year Paper (5th March 2018 - Shift 1) | SSC CHSL Mock Test Series 2025 PDF Download

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1. In the following question, some part of the
sentence may have errors. Find out which
part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence
is free from error, select 'No Error'.
She picked (1)/ on the (2)/ trail soon after.
(3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. B 
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 appropriate option. If a sentence
is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should
provide us (1)/ with open networks and
should not block or discriminate for (2)/
any application or content that rides over
those networks. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. B 
3. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be filled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
Meera cannot ______ the exam's results.
A. depict B. await
C. envision D. observe
Ans. B 
4. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be filled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
Being linked with nature brings joy and
peace as it is the ______ of the laws of
Nature.
A. dissent
B. refusal
C. acknowledgement
D. sustenance
Ans. C 
5. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which best
expresses the meaning of the given word.
Felicity
A. Bliss B. Misery
C. Grief D. Trouble
Ans. A 
6. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which best
expresses the meaning of the given word.
Chafe
A. Chain B. Safe
C. Irritate D. Joy
Ans. C 
7. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which is
opposite in meaning of the given word.
Forgo
A. Forfeit B. Neglect
C. Conquer D. Pass
Ans. C 
8. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which is
opposite in meaning of the given word.
Banter
A. Teasing B. Praise
C. Fun D. Gossip
Ans. B 
9. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
Gender inequality has
P : it reduces economic growth
Q : development goals as
R : adverse impact on
A. RPQ B. RQP
C. PRQ D. QPR
Ans. B 
10. A sentence has been given in
Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given
alternatives, select the one which best
expresses the same sentence in
Passive/Active Voice.
Who did this?
A. This w as done by who?
B. By who this was done?
C. By whom this was done?
D. By whom was this done?
Ans. D 
11. A sentence has been given in 
Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four 
given alternatives, select the one which 
best expresses the same sentence in 
Indirect/Direct Speech. 
Ram said, “I have cleared the clutter.” 
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1. In the following question, some part of the
sentence may have errors. Find out which
part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence
is free from error, select 'No Error'.
She picked (1)/ on the (2)/ trail soon after.
(3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. B 
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 appropriate option. If a sentence
is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should
provide us (1)/ with open networks and
should not block or discriminate for (2)/
any application or content that rides over
those networks. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. B 
3. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be filled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
Meera cannot ______ the exam's results.
A. depict B. await
C. envision D. observe
Ans. B 
4. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be filled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
Being linked with nature brings joy and
peace as it is the ______ of the laws of
Nature.
A. dissent
B. refusal
C. acknowledgement
D. sustenance
Ans. C 
5. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which best
expresses the meaning of the given word.
Felicity
A. Bliss B. Misery
C. Grief D. Trouble
Ans. A 
6. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which best
expresses the meaning of the given word.
Chafe
A. Chain B. Safe
C. Irritate D. Joy
Ans. C 
7. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which is
opposite in meaning of the given word.
Forgo
A. Forfeit B. Neglect
C. Conquer D. Pass
Ans. C 
8. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which is
opposite in meaning of the given word.
Banter
A. Teasing B. Praise
C. Fun D. Gossip
Ans. B 
9. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
Gender inequality has
P : it reduces economic growth
Q : development goals as
R : adverse impact on
A. RPQ B. RQP
C. PRQ D. QPR
Ans. B 
10. A sentence has been given in
Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given
alternatives, select the one which best
expresses the same sentence in
Passive/Active Voice.
Who did this?
A. This w as done by who?
B. By who this was done?
C. By whom this was done?
D. By whom was this done?
Ans. D 
11. A sentence has been given in 
Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four 
given alternatives, select the one which 
best expresses the same sentence in 
Indirect/Direct Speech. 
Ram said, “I have cleared the clutter.” 
A. Ram told that he cleared the clutter.
B. Ram says that he cleared the clutter.
C. Ram said that he had cleared the
clutter.
D. The clutter was cleared by Ram
Ans. C 
12. In the following question, a word has been
written in four different ways out of which
only one is correctly spelt. Select the
correctly spelt word.
A. Beizarre B. Bizaarre
C. Bizarre D. Bigarre
Ans. C 
13. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own
experience, and observation of others.
Prospective teachers should constantly
correlate the lessons of the book ________
the observation of children at work in the
school. The problems suggested for
________________ and introspection will,
if mastered, do much to render practical
help to find the truths of psychology.
science, and ___________ a text-book
subject.
A. nor B. neither
C. not D. none
Ans. c 
14. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own 
experience, and observation of others. 
Prospective teachers should constantly 
correlate the lessons of the book ________ 
the observation of children at work in the 
school. The problems suggested for 
________________ and introspection will, 
if mastered, do much to render practical 
help to find the truths of psychology. 
material is to be _________ in ourselves 
A. find B. finding
C. found D. finds
Ans. C 
15. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own
experience, and observation of others.
Prospective teachers should constantly
correlate the lessons of the book ________
the observation of children at work in the
school. The problems suggested for
________________ and introspection will,
if mastered, do much to render practical
help to find the truths of psychology.
always be verified __________ reference
to one's own.
A. to B. at
C. by D. for
Ans. C 
16. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
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1. In the following question, some part of the
sentence may have errors. Find out which
part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence
is free from error, select 'No Error'.
She picked (1)/ on the (2)/ trail soon after.
(3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. B 
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 appropriate option. If a sentence
is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should
provide us (1)/ with open networks and
should not block or discriminate for (2)/
any application or content that rides over
those networks. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. B 
3. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be filled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
Meera cannot ______ the exam's results.
A. depict B. await
C. envision D. observe
Ans. B 
4. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be filled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
Being linked with nature brings joy and
peace as it is the ______ of the laws of
Nature.
A. dissent
B. refusal
C. acknowledgement
D. sustenance
Ans. C 
5. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which best
expresses the meaning of the given word.
Felicity
A. Bliss B. Misery
C. Grief D. Trouble
Ans. A 
6. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which best
expresses the meaning of the given word.
Chafe
A. Chain B. Safe
C. Irritate D. Joy
Ans. C 
7. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which is
opposite in meaning of the given word.
Forgo
A. Forfeit B. Neglect
C. Conquer D. Pass
Ans. C 
8. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which is
opposite in meaning of the given word.
Banter
A. Teasing B. Praise
C. Fun D. Gossip
Ans. B 
9. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
Gender inequality has
P : it reduces economic growth
Q : development goals as
R : adverse impact on
A. RPQ B. RQP
C. PRQ D. QPR
Ans. B 
10. A sentence has been given in
Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given
alternatives, select the one which best
expresses the same sentence in
Passive/Active Voice.
Who did this?
A. This w as done by who?
B. By who this was done?
C. By whom this was done?
D. By whom was this done?
Ans. D 
11. A sentence has been given in 
Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four 
given alternatives, select the one which 
best expresses the same sentence in 
Indirect/Direct Speech. 
Ram said, “I have cleared the clutter.” 
A. Ram told that he cleared the clutter.
B. Ram says that he cleared the clutter.
C. Ram said that he had cleared the
clutter.
D. The clutter was cleared by Ram
Ans. C 
12. In the following question, a word has been
written in four different ways out of which
only one is correctly spelt. Select the
correctly spelt word.
A. Beizarre B. Bizaarre
C. Bizarre D. Bigarre
Ans. C 
13. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own
experience, and observation of others.
Prospective teachers should constantly
correlate the lessons of the book ________
the observation of children at work in the
school. The problems suggested for
________________ and introspection will,
if mastered, do much to render practical
help to find the truths of psychology.
science, and ___________ a text-book
subject.
A. nor B. neither
C. not D. none
Ans. c 
14. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own 
experience, and observation of others. 
Prospective teachers should constantly 
correlate the lessons of the book ________ 
the observation of children at work in the 
school. The problems suggested for 
________________ and introspection will, 
if mastered, do much to render practical 
help to find the truths of psychology. 
material is to be _________ in ourselves 
A. find B. finding
C. found D. finds
Ans. C 
15. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own
experience, and observation of others.
Prospective teachers should constantly
correlate the lessons of the book ________
the observation of children at work in the
school. The problems suggested for
________________ and introspection will,
if mastered, do much to render practical
help to find the truths of psychology.
always be verified __________ reference
to one's own.
A. to B. at
C. by D. for
Ans. C 
16. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own 
experience, and observation of others. 
Prospective teachers should constantly 
correlate the lessons of the book ________ 
the observation of children at work in the 
school. The problems suggested for 
______ and introspection will, if mastered, 
do much to render practical help to find the 
truths of psychology. 
lessons of the book ________ the 
observation of children 
A. with B. until
C. from D. upon
Ans. A 
17. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own
experience, and observation of others.
Prospective teachers should constantly
correlate the lessons of the book ________
the observation of children at work in the
school. The problems suggested for
_____________ and introspection will, if
mastered, do much to render practical help
to find the truths of psychology.
suggested for _______________ and
introspection will
A. observe B. observes
C. observed D. observation
Ans. D 
18. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which
best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/phrase.
At large
A. A very big opportunity.
B. A criminal escaped or not yet captured.
C. To have a big heart.
D. A big appetite.
Ans. B 
19. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which
best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/phrase.
Head over heels
A. To do things exactly opposite of what is
expected.
B. Madly in love.
C. To do stupid things.
D. To unknowingly dive into an unpleasant
situation.
Ans. B 
20. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which is
the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Beyond or above the range of normal or
physical human experience
A. Mundane B. Transcendent
C. Ribald D. Coarse
Ans. B 
21. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which is
the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Capable of being imagined or grasped
mentally
A. Dazzling B. Conceivable
C. Stunning D. Spectacular
Ans. B 
22. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which
will improve the bracketed part of the
sentence. In case no improvement is
needed, select "no improvement".
As he tried harder, his steps slowed, his
senses (was activated).
A. is activated
B. were activated
C. were activate
D. no improvement
Ans. B 
23. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which
will improve the bracketed part of the
sentence. In case no improvement is
needed, select "no improvement".
My daughter (comes running) as fast as
her little feet can take her while her eyes
sparkle vivaciously.
A. comes run B. come running
C. came run D. no improvement
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1. In the following question, some part of the
sentence may have errors. Find out which
part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence
is free from error, select 'No Error'.
She picked (1)/ on the (2)/ trail soon after.
(3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. B 
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 appropriate option. If a sentence
is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should
provide us (1)/ with open networks and
should not block or discriminate for (2)/
any application or content that rides over
those networks. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. B 
3. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be filled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
Meera cannot ______ the exam's results.
A. depict B. await
C. envision D. observe
Ans. B 
4. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be filled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
Being linked with nature brings joy and
peace as it is the ______ of the laws of
Nature.
A. dissent
B. refusal
C. acknowledgement
D. sustenance
Ans. C 
5. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which best
expresses the meaning of the given word.
Felicity
A. Bliss B. Misery
C. Grief D. Trouble
Ans. A 
6. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which best
expresses the meaning of the given word.
Chafe
A. Chain B. Safe
C. Irritate D. Joy
Ans. C 
7. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which is
opposite in meaning of the given word.
Forgo
A. Forfeit B. Neglect
C. Conquer D. Pass
Ans. C 
8. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which is
opposite in meaning of the given word.
Banter
A. Teasing B. Praise
C. Fun D. Gossip
Ans. B 
9. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
Gender inequality has
P : it reduces economic growth
Q : development goals as
R : adverse impact on
A. RPQ B. RQP
C. PRQ D. QPR
Ans. B 
10. A sentence has been given in
Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given
alternatives, select the one which best
expresses the same sentence in
Passive/Active Voice.
Who did this?
A. This w as done by who?
B. By who this was done?
C. By whom this was done?
D. By whom was this done?
Ans. D 
11. A sentence has been given in 
Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four 
given alternatives, select the one which 
best expresses the same sentence in 
Indirect/Direct Speech. 
Ram said, “I have cleared the clutter.” 
A. Ram told that he cleared the clutter.
B. Ram says that he cleared the clutter.
C. Ram said that he had cleared the
clutter.
D. The clutter was cleared by Ram
Ans. C 
12. In the following question, a word has been
written in four different ways out of which
only one is correctly spelt. Select the
correctly spelt word.
A. Beizarre B. Bizaarre
C. Bizarre D. Bigarre
Ans. C 
13. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own
experience, and observation of others.
Prospective teachers should constantly
correlate the lessons of the book ________
the observation of children at work in the
school. The problems suggested for
________________ and introspection will,
if mastered, do much to render practical
help to find the truths of psychology.
science, and ___________ a text-book
subject.
A. nor B. neither
C. not D. none
Ans. c 
14. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own 
experience, and observation of others. 
Prospective teachers should constantly 
correlate the lessons of the book ________ 
the observation of children at work in the 
school. The problems suggested for 
________________ and introspection will, 
if mastered, do much to render practical 
help to find the truths of psychology. 
material is to be _________ in ourselves 
A. find B. finding
C. found D. finds
Ans. C 
15. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own
experience, and observation of others.
Prospective teachers should constantly
correlate the lessons of the book ________
the observation of children at work in the
school. The problems suggested for
________________ and introspection will,
if mastered, do much to render practical
help to find the truths of psychology.
always be verified __________ reference
to one's own.
A. to B. at
C. by D. for
Ans. C 
16. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own 
experience, and observation of others. 
Prospective teachers should constantly 
correlate the lessons of the book ________ 
the observation of children at work in the 
school. The problems suggested for 
______ and introspection will, if mastered, 
do much to render practical help to find the 
truths of psychology. 
lessons of the book ________ the 
observation of children 
A. with B. until
C. from D. upon
Ans. A 
17. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own
experience, and observation of others.
Prospective teachers should constantly
correlate the lessons of the book ________
the observation of children at work in the
school. The problems suggested for
_____________ and introspection will, if
mastered, do much to render practical help
to find the truths of psychology.
suggested for _______________ and
introspection will
A. observe B. observes
C. observed D. observation
Ans. D 
18. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which
best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/phrase.
At large
A. A very big opportunity.
B. A criminal escaped or not yet captured.
C. To have a big heart.
D. A big appetite.
Ans. B 
19. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which
best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/phrase.
Head over heels
A. To do things exactly opposite of what is
expected.
B. Madly in love.
C. To do stupid things.
D. To unknowingly dive into an unpleasant
situation.
Ans. B 
20. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which is
the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Beyond or above the range of normal or
physical human experience
A. Mundane B. Transcendent
C. Ribald D. Coarse
Ans. B 
21. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which is
the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Capable of being imagined or grasped
mentally
A. Dazzling B. Conceivable
C. Stunning D. Spectacular
Ans. B 
22. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which
will improve the bracketed part of the
sentence. In case no improvement is
needed, select "no improvement".
As he tried harder, his steps slowed, his
senses (was activated).
A. is activated
B. were activated
C. were activate
D. no improvement
Ans. B 
23. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which
will improve the bracketed part of the
sentence. In case no improvement is
needed, select "no improvement".
My daughter (comes running) as fast as
her little feet can take her while her eyes
sparkle vivaciously.
A. comes run B. come running
C. came run D. no improvement
Ans. D 
24. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. Out of the four options
given, select the most logical order of the
sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
Leadership and
A-team-building skills deepened
B-for relationships
C-a sense of value
A. ACB B. ABC
C. CBA B. CAB
Ans. A 
25. In the following question, four words are
given out of which one word is correctly
spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A. percoletion B. parcolation
C. percolation D. parcoletion
Ans. C 
26. In the following question, select the related
word pair from the given alternatives.
Pascal : Pressure : : ? : ?
A. Hectare : Volume
B. Speed : Temperature
C. Joule : Work
D. Time : Seconds
Ans. C 
27. In the following question, select the related
number from the given alternatives.
563 : 635 : : 894 : ?
A. 849 B. 489
C. 498 D. 948
Ans. D 
28. In the following question, select the related
letter pair from the given alternatives.
MOK : KLG : : ? : ?
A. FIM : DFI B. TMA : UNB
C. KCN : JBM D. FSA : IVD
Ans. A 
29. In the following question, select the odd
word pair from the given alternatives.
A. Square – Four
B. Pentagon – Five
C. Rectangle – Three
D. Triangle – Three
Ans. C 
30. In the following question, four number
pairs are given. The number on left side of
(–) is related to the number of the right
side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation.
Three are similar on basis of same 
Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out 
from the given alternatives. 
A. 7 – 49 B. 2 – 4
C. 5 – 25 D. 3 – 39
Ans. D 
31. In the following question, select the odd
letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A. RTV B. HJL
C. KMP D. BDF
Ans. C 
32. Arrange the given words in the sequence in
which they occur in the dictionary.
1. Soften
2. Sterilize
3. Stick
4. Sterile
5. Status
A. 15423 B. 25134
C. 54213 D. 32154
Ans. A 
33. In the following question, select the
missing number from the given series.
23, 28, 34, 41, 49, ?
A. 59 B. 57
C. 58 D. 55
Ans. C 
34. A series is given with one term missing.
Select the correct alternative from the
given ones that will complete the series.
GJT, IMR, KPP, MSN, ?
A. PUL B. OVL
C. OUK D. PVM
Ans. B 
35. In a row of buses, Panjab is at 19th
position from the right end. Raftaar is 23
places to the left from Panjab and is at the
exact centre of row. How many buses are
between Raftaar bus and bus standing at
the left end?
A. 44 B. 42
C. 40 D. 43
Ans. C 
36. From the given alternatives, select the
word which CANNOT be formed using the
letters of the given word.
Government
A. Got B. Over
C. Need D. Norm
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1. In the following question, some part of the
sentence may have errors. Find out which
part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence
is free from error, select 'No Error'.
She picked (1)/ on the (2)/ trail soon after.
(3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. B 
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 appropriate option. If a sentence
is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should
provide us (1)/ with open networks and
should not block or discriminate for (2)/
any application or content that rides over
those networks. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. B 
3. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be filled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
Meera cannot ______ the exam's results.
A. depict B. await
C. envision D. observe
Ans. B 
4. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be filled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
Being linked with nature brings joy and
peace as it is the ______ of the laws of
Nature.
A. dissent
B. refusal
C. acknowledgement
D. sustenance
Ans. C 
5. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which best
expresses the meaning of the given word.
Felicity
A. Bliss B. Misery
C. Grief D. Trouble
Ans. A 
6. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which best
expresses the meaning of the given word.
Chafe
A. Chain B. Safe
C. Irritate D. Joy
Ans. C 
7. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which is
opposite in meaning of the given word.
Forgo
A. Forfeit B. Neglect
C. Conquer D. Pass
Ans. C 
8. In the following question, out of the given
four alternatives, select the one which is
opposite in meaning of the given word.
Banter
A. Teasing B. Praise
C. Fun D. Gossip
Ans. B 
9. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
Gender inequality has
P : it reduces economic growth
Q : development goals as
R : adverse impact on
A. RPQ B. RQP
C. PRQ D. QPR
Ans. B 
10. A sentence has been given in
Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given
alternatives, select the one which best
expresses the same sentence in
Passive/Active Voice.
Who did this?
A. This w as done by who?
B. By who this was done?
C. By whom this was done?
D. By whom was this done?
Ans. D 
11. A sentence has been given in 
Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four 
given alternatives, select the one which 
best expresses the same sentence in 
Indirect/Direct Speech. 
Ram said, “I have cleared the clutter.” 
A. Ram told that he cleared the clutter.
B. Ram says that he cleared the clutter.
C. Ram said that he had cleared the
clutter.
D. The clutter was cleared by Ram
Ans. C 
12. In the following question, a word has been
written in four different ways out of which
only one is correctly spelt. Select the
correctly spelt word.
A. Beizarre B. Bizaarre
C. Bizarre D. Bigarre
Ans. C 
13. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own
experience, and observation of others.
Prospective teachers should constantly
correlate the lessons of the book ________
the observation of children at work in the
school. The problems suggested for
________________ and introspection will,
if mastered, do much to render practical
help to find the truths of psychology.
science, and ___________ a text-book
subject.
A. nor B. neither
C. not D. none
Ans. c 
14. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own 
experience, and observation of others. 
Prospective teachers should constantly 
correlate the lessons of the book ________ 
the observation of children at work in the 
school. The problems suggested for 
________________ and introspection will, 
if mastered, do much to render practical 
help to find the truths of psychology. 
material is to be _________ in ourselves 
A. find B. finding
C. found D. finds
Ans. C 
15. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own
experience, and observation of others.
Prospective teachers should constantly
correlate the lessons of the book ________
the observation of children at work in the
school. The problems suggested for
________________ and introspection will,
if mastered, do much to render practical
help to find the truths of psychology.
always be verified __________ reference
to one's own.
A. to B. at
C. by D. for
Ans. C 
16. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own 
experience, and observation of others. 
Prospective teachers should constantly 
correlate the lessons of the book ________ 
the observation of children at work in the 
school. The problems suggested for 
______ and introspection will, if mastered, 
do much to render practical help to find the 
truths of psychology. 
lessons of the book ________ the 
observation of children 
A. with B. until
C. from D. upon
Ans. A 
17. 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 the four
alternatives.
One should always keep in mind that
psychology is essentially a laboratory
science, and _________ a text-book
subject. The laboratory material is to be
_________ in ourselves. While the text
should be thoroughly mastered, its
statements should always be verified
__________ reference to one's own
experience, and observation of others.
Prospective teachers should constantly
correlate the lessons of the book ________
the observation of children at work in the
school. The problems suggested for
_____________ and introspection will, if
mastered, do much to render practical help
to find the truths of psychology.
suggested for _______________ and
introspection will
A. observe B. observes
C. observed D. observation
Ans. D 
18. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which
best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/phrase.
At large
A. A very big opportunity.
B. A criminal escaped or not yet captured.
C. To have a big heart.
D. A big appetite.
Ans. B 
19. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which
best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/phrase.
Head over heels
A. To do things exactly opposite of what is
expected.
B. Madly in love.
C. To do stupid things.
D. To unknowingly dive into an unpleasant
situation.
Ans. B 
20. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which is
the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Beyond or above the range of normal or
physical human experience
A. Mundane B. Transcendent
C. Ribald D. Coarse
Ans. B 
21. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which is
the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Capable of being imagined or grasped
mentally
A. Dazzling B. Conceivable
C. Stunning D. Spectacular
Ans. B 
22. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which
will improve the bracketed part of the
sentence. In case no improvement is
needed, select "no improvement".
As he tried harder, his steps slowed, his
senses (was activated).
A. is activated
B. were activated
C. were activate
D. no improvement
Ans. B 
23. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which
will improve the bracketed part of the
sentence. In case no improvement is
needed, select "no improvement".
My daughter (comes running) as fast as
her little feet can take her while her eyes
sparkle vivaciously.
A. comes run B. come running
C. came run D. no improvement
Ans. D 
24. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. Out of the four options
given, select the most logical order of the
sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
Leadership and
A-team-building skills deepened
B-for relationships
C-a sense of value
A. ACB B. ABC
C. CBA B. CAB
Ans. A 
25. In the following question, four words are
given out of which one word is correctly
spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A. percoletion B. parcolation
C. percolation D. parcoletion
Ans. C 
26. In the following question, select the related
word pair from the given alternatives.
Pascal : Pressure : : ? : ?
A. Hectare : Volume
B. Speed : Temperature
C. Joule : Work
D. Time : Seconds
Ans. C 
27. In the following question, select the related
number from the given alternatives.
563 : 635 : : 894 : ?
A. 849 B. 489
C. 498 D. 948
Ans. D 
28. In the following question, select the related
letter pair from the given alternatives.
MOK : KLG : : ? : ?
A. FIM : DFI B. TMA : UNB
C. KCN : JBM D. FSA : IVD
Ans. A 
29. In the following question, select the odd
word pair from the given alternatives.
A. Square – Four
B. Pentagon – Five
C. Rectangle – Three
D. Triangle – Three
Ans. C 
30. In the following question, four number
pairs are given. The number on left side of
(–) is related to the number of the right
side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation.
Three are similar on basis of same 
Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out 
from the given alternatives. 
A. 7 – 49 B. 2 – 4
C. 5 – 25 D. 3 – 39
Ans. D 
31. In the following question, select the odd
letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A. RTV B. HJL
C. KMP D. BDF
Ans. C 
32. Arrange the given words in the sequence in
which they occur in the dictionary.
1. Soften
2. Sterilize
3. Stick
4. Sterile
5. Status
A. 15423 B. 25134
C. 54213 D. 32154
Ans. A 
33. In the following question, select the
missing number from the given series.
23, 28, 34, 41, 49, ?
A. 59 B. 57
C. 58 D. 55
Ans. C 
34. A series is given with one term missing.
Select the correct alternative from the
given ones that will complete the series.
GJT, IMR, KPP, MSN, ?
A. PUL B. OVL
C. OUK D. PVM
Ans. B 
35. In a row of buses, Panjab is at 19th
position from the right end. Raftaar is 23
places to the left from Panjab and is at the
exact centre of row. How many buses are
between Raftaar bus and bus standing at
the left end?
A. 44 B. 42
C. 40 D. 43
Ans. C 
36. From the given alternatives, select the
word which CANNOT be formed using the
letters of the given word.
Government
A. Got B. Over
C. Need D. Norm
Ans. C 
37. In a certain code language, “FRIED” is
written as “EQHDC”. How is “RUSTY”
written in that code language?
A. PAXYZ B. QTRSX
C. PARSX D. NQVSZ
Ans. B 
38. In a certain code language, '-' represents
'x', '÷' represents '+', '+' represents '÷'
and 'x' represents '-'. Find out the answer
to the following question.
19 ÷ 2 - 35 + 10 x 6 = ?
A. 20 B. 14
C. 32 D. 27
Ans. A 
39. The following equation is incorrect. Which
two signs should be interchanged to
correct the equation?
15 x 18 - 6 ÷ 20 + 4 = 29
A. + and x B. ÷ and –
C. + and ÷ D. - and +
Ans. B 
40. If 40@8 = -5, 30@3 = -10 and 20@5 = -4,
then find the value of 60@3 = ?
A. 45 B. -20
C. -5 D. -36
Ans. B 
41. Which of the following terms follows the
trend of the given list?
abABABAB, ABabABAB, ABABabAB,
ABABABab, abABABAB, __________.
A. ABABAbaB B. abABABAB
C. ABabABAA D. ABabABAB
Ans. D 
42. Two village women are returning home
starting from the same point. The first
woman walks 1 km South, the turns to her
right and walks 6 km to reach her house.
In the meanwhile the second woman walks
5 km West, then she turns North and walks
4 km, then she turns to her left and walks
1 km to reach her house. Where is the
second woman's house with respect to the
first woman's house?
A. 5 km North B. 3 km North
C. 5 km South D. 3 km South
Ans. A 
43. In the question two statements are given,
followed by two conclusions, I and II. You
have to consider the statements to be true
even if it seems to be at variance from 
commonly known facts. You have to decide 
which of the given conclusions, if any, 
follows from the given statements. 
Statement I: No books are notebooks 
Statement II: All diaries are books 
Conclusion I: No notebooks are diaries 
Conclusion II: All diaries are notebooks 
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Both conclusions I and II follow
D. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II
follows
Ans. A 
44. In the following figure, rectangle 
represents Film critics, circle represents 
Bakers, triangle represents Divers and 
square represents Football players. Which 
set of letters represents Football players 
who are not Divers? 
A. ED B. FD
C. GH D. DC
Ans. A 
45. A series is given with one term missing.
Select the correct alternative from the
given ones that will complete the series.
HPA, FMZ, DJY, BGX, ?
A. ZDW B. ZEV
C. YDW D. YEV
Ans. A 
46. In the following question, select the
missing number from the given series.
672, 666, 660, 654, ?
A. 648 B. 646
c. 650 D. 640
Ans. A 
47. In the following question, four groups of
three numbers are given. In each group
the second and third number are related to
the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation.
Three are similar on basis of same