SSC CHSL Tier-I Previous Year Paper (6th 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'.
My best wishes (1)/ are always (2)/
with you. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans: A 
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’.
This year, we were visited by the direc-
tor of Austrian Culture Forum, (1)/
based on Delhi and together we all
wanted (2)/ to initiate an art festival in
South India. (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 al-
ternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
Ramesh ______ into his own trap.
A. falling B. was fell
C. fell D. fall down
Ans: C 
4. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be filled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct al-
ternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
India is the second most populous
country ______ the seventh larg-
est country by area in the world.
A. but B. however
C. and D. while
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.
Lucrative
A. Impoverished B. Worthwhile
C. Useless D. Inconsiderable
Ans: B 
6. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one
which best expresses the meaning of
the given word.
Actuate
A. True B. Move
C. Select D. Kill
Ans: B 
7. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one
which is opposite in meaning of the
given word.
Jubilant
A. Happy B. Excited
C. Celebrating D. Sorrowful
Ans: D 
8. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one
which is opposite in meaning of the
given word.
Courtly
A. Formal B. Elegant
C. Conventional D. Rough
Ans: D 
9. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
The government should
P : provide health insurance
Q : to buy their own
R : for those unable
A. PQR B. RPQ
C. QRP D. PRQ
Ans: D 
10. A sentence has been given in Ac-
tive/Passive Voice. Out of the four giv-
en alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the same sentence in
Passive/Active Voice.
Someone has invited me to the
cruise.
A. Someone has sent invitation to the
cruise.
B. I had been invited to the cruise.
C. I have been invited to the cruise.
D. I was invite to the cruise by some
body.
Ans: B 
11. A sentence has been given in Di-
rect/Indirect Speech. Out of the four
given alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the same sentence in
Indirect/Direct Speech.
Rohan said, “I am going”
A. Rohan had said he is gone.
B. Rohan is going.
C. Rohan said that he is gone.
D. Rohan said that he was going.
Ans: D 
12. In the following question, a word has
been written in four different ways out
of which only one is correctly spelt. Se-
lect the correctly spelt word.
A. Fluorescent B. Floresecent
C. Floroscent D. Flowrascenrt
Ans: A 
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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'.
My best wishes (1)/ are always (2)/
with you. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans: A 
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’.
This year, we were visited by the direc-
tor of Austrian Culture Forum, (1)/
based on Delhi and together we all
wanted (2)/ to initiate an art festival in
South India. (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 al-
ternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
Ramesh ______ into his own trap.
A. falling B. was fell
C. fell D. fall down
Ans: C 
4. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be filled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct al-
ternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
India is the second most populous
country ______ the seventh larg-
est country by area in the world.
A. but B. however
C. and D. while
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.
Lucrative
A. Impoverished B. Worthwhile
C. Useless D. Inconsiderable
Ans: B 
6. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one
which best expresses the meaning of
the given word.
Actuate
A. True B. Move
C. Select D. Kill
Ans: B 
7. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one
which is opposite in meaning of the
given word.
Jubilant
A. Happy B. Excited
C. Celebrating D. Sorrowful
Ans: D 
8. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one
which is opposite in meaning of the
given word.
Courtly
A. Formal B. Elegant
C. Conventional D. Rough
Ans: D 
9. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
The government should
P : provide health insurance
Q : to buy their own
R : for those unable
A. PQR B. RPQ
C. QRP D. PRQ
Ans: D 
10. A sentence has been given in Ac-
tive/Passive Voice. Out of the four giv-
en alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the same sentence in
Passive/Active Voice.
Someone has invited me to the
cruise.
A. Someone has sent invitation to the
cruise.
B. I had been invited to the cruise.
C. I have been invited to the cruise.
D. I was invite to the cruise by some
body.
Ans: B 
11. A sentence has been given in Di-
rect/Indirect Speech. Out of the four
given alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the same sentence in
Indirect/Direct Speech.
Rohan said, “I am going”
A. Rohan had said he is gone.
B. Rohan is going.
C. Rohan said that he is gone.
D. Rohan said that he was going.
Ans: D 
12. In the following question, a word has
been written in four different ways out
of which only one is correctly spelt. Se-
lect the correctly spelt word.
A. Fluorescent B. Floresecent
C. Floroscent D. Flowrascenrt
Ans: A 
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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or
maybe even doing away with it.
ourselves to _______________ 
movement fully 
A. understood
B. understandable
C. understandably
D. understand
Ans: D 
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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or
maybe even doing away with it.
perceive, think ________ reflect. 
A. but B. nor
C. and D. so
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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or 
maybe even doing away with it. 
We move _____________ an in-
credible 
A. of B. so
C. into 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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or
maybe even doing away with it.
space of __________, primarily in
thought,
A. liberty B. liberation
C. liberties D. liberal
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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or
maybe even doing away with it.
defining ____________, or maybe
even doing
A. beautifully B. beauty
C. beautiful D. beautify
Ans: B 
18. In the following question, out of the
four alternatives, select the alternative
which best expresses the meaning of
the idiom/phrase.
Be in force
A. To enjoy a short period of fame or
power.
B. In great strength or numbers.
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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'.
My best wishes (1)/ are always (2)/
with you. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans: A 
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’.
This year, we were visited by the direc-
tor of Austrian Culture Forum, (1)/
based on Delhi and together we all
wanted (2)/ to initiate an art festival in
South India. (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 al-
ternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
Ramesh ______ into his own trap.
A. falling B. was fell
C. fell D. fall down
Ans: C 
4. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be filled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct al-
ternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
India is the second most populous
country ______ the seventh larg-
est country by area in the world.
A. but B. however
C. and D. while
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.
Lucrative
A. Impoverished B. Worthwhile
C. Useless D. Inconsiderable
Ans: B 
6. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one
which best expresses the meaning of
the given word.
Actuate
A. True B. Move
C. Select D. Kill
Ans: B 
7. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one
which is opposite in meaning of the
given word.
Jubilant
A. Happy B. Excited
C. Celebrating D. Sorrowful
Ans: D 
8. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one
which is opposite in meaning of the
given word.
Courtly
A. Formal B. Elegant
C. Conventional D. Rough
Ans: D 
9. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
The government should
P : provide health insurance
Q : to buy their own
R : for those unable
A. PQR B. RPQ
C. QRP D. PRQ
Ans: D 
10. A sentence has been given in Ac-
tive/Passive Voice. Out of the four giv-
en alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the same sentence in
Passive/Active Voice.
Someone has invited me to the
cruise.
A. Someone has sent invitation to the
cruise.
B. I had been invited to the cruise.
C. I have been invited to the cruise.
D. I was invite to the cruise by some
body.
Ans: B 
11. A sentence has been given in Di-
rect/Indirect Speech. Out of the four
given alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the same sentence in
Indirect/Direct Speech.
Rohan said, “I am going”
A. Rohan had said he is gone.
B. Rohan is going.
C. Rohan said that he is gone.
D. Rohan said that he was going.
Ans: D 
12. In the following question, a word has
been written in four different ways out
of which only one is correctly spelt. Se-
lect the correctly spelt word.
A. Fluorescent B. Floresecent
C. Floroscent D. Flowrascenrt
Ans: A 
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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or
maybe even doing away with it.
ourselves to _______________ 
movement fully 
A. understood
B. understandable
C. understandably
D. understand
Ans: D 
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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or
maybe even doing away with it.
perceive, think ________ reflect. 
A. but B. nor
C. and D. so
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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or 
maybe even doing away with it. 
We move _____________ an in-
credible 
A. of B. so
C. into 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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or
maybe even doing away with it.
space of __________, primarily in
thought,
A. liberty B. liberation
C. liberties D. liberal
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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or
maybe even doing away with it.
defining ____________, or maybe
even doing
A. beautifully B. beauty
C. beautiful D. beautify
Ans: B 
18. In the following question, out of the
four alternatives, select the alternative
which best expresses the meaning of
the idiom/phrase.
Be in force
A. To enjoy a short period of fame or
power.
B. In great strength or numbers.
C. A hateful act done in a haste.
D. Be the current winner.
Ans: B 
19. In the following question, out of the
four alternatives, select the alternative
which best expresses the meaning of
the idiom/phrase.
Make a scene
A. To perform beautifully in front of an
audience.
B. Make a public disturbance or excited
emotional display.
C. To narrate an elaborate false story.
D. Describe a scene in so much detail
that it comes vivid.
Ans: B 
20. In the following question, out of the
four alternatives, select the alternative
which is the best substitute of the
words/sentence.
Extremely happy, peaceful, or pic-
turesque
A. Idyllic B. Abominable
C. Iota D. Amiss
Ans: A 
21. In the following question, out of the
four alternatives, select the alternative
which is the best substitute of the
words/sentence.
Showing a lack of courage or con-
fidence
A. Tenacious B. Indomitable
C. Timid D. Gutsy
Ans: C 
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 improve-
ment is needed, select "no improve-
ment".
The trick is in (keep) the flavours sim-
ple and fresh.
A. keeping B. keeps
C. to keep D. no improvement
Ans: A 
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 improve-
ment is needed, select “no improve-
ment”.
Yes, amazing things (has happen)
with the launch of the internet.
A. is happening
B. had happen
C. have happened
D. no improvement
Ans: C 
24. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. Out of the four op-
tions given, select the most logical or-
der of the sentences to form a coherent
paragraph.
I learnt he had
A- spoke about yoga, slums, and
Indian
B- never been to India, yet he
C- cinema with conviction
A. ACB B. BAC
C. ABC D. CBA
Ans: B 
25. In the following question, four words
are given out of which one word is cor-
rectly spelt. Select the correctly spelt
word.
A. coniferous B. coniferos
C. coniferrous D. coniferros
Ans: A 
26. In the following question, select the
related word pair from the given alter-
natives.
Wood : Door : : ? : ?
A. Car : Truck
B. Table : Window
C. Clay : Statue
D. Wood : Plastic
Ans: C 
27. In the following question, select the
related number from the given alterna-
tives.
41 : 4 : : 37 : ?
A. 34 B. 21
C. 22 D. 16
Ans: B 
28. In the following question, select the
related letter/letters from the given al-
ternatives.
AMC : COE : : RAX : ?
A. MKZ B. TCZ
C. ECB D. FBT
Ans: B 
29. In the following question, select the
odd word from the given alternatives.
A. Teacher B. Justice
C. Lawyer D. Chef
Ans: B 
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 Log-
ic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on
basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Se-
lect the odd one out from the given al-
ternatives.
A. 11 – 121 B. 12 – 144
C. 15 – 225 D. 13 – 171
Ans: D 
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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'.
My best wishes (1)/ are always (2)/
with you. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans: A 
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’.
This year, we were visited by the direc-
tor of Austrian Culture Forum, (1)/
based on Delhi and together we all
wanted (2)/ to initiate an art festival in
South India. (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 al-
ternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
Ramesh ______ into his own trap.
A. falling B. was fell
C. fell D. fall down
Ans: C 
4. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be filled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct al-
ternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
India is the second most populous
country ______ the seventh larg-
est country by area in the world.
A. but B. however
C. and D. while
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.
Lucrative
A. Impoverished B. Worthwhile
C. Useless D. Inconsiderable
Ans: B 
6. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one
which best expresses the meaning of
the given word.
Actuate
A. True B. Move
C. Select D. Kill
Ans: B 
7. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one
which is opposite in meaning of the
given word.
Jubilant
A. Happy B. Excited
C. Celebrating D. Sorrowful
Ans: D 
8. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one
which is opposite in meaning of the
given word.
Courtly
A. Formal B. Elegant
C. Conventional D. Rough
Ans: D 
9. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
The government should
P : provide health insurance
Q : to buy their own
R : for those unable
A. PQR B. RPQ
C. QRP D. PRQ
Ans: D 
10. A sentence has been given in Ac-
tive/Passive Voice. Out of the four giv-
en alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the same sentence in
Passive/Active Voice.
Someone has invited me to the
cruise.
A. Someone has sent invitation to the
cruise.
B. I had been invited to the cruise.
C. I have been invited to the cruise.
D. I was invite to the cruise by some
body.
Ans: B 
11. A sentence has been given in Di-
rect/Indirect Speech. Out of the four
given alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the same sentence in
Indirect/Direct Speech.
Rohan said, “I am going”
A. Rohan had said he is gone.
B. Rohan is going.
C. Rohan said that he is gone.
D. Rohan said that he was going.
Ans: D 
12. In the following question, a word has
been written in four different ways out
of which only one is correctly spelt. Se-
lect the correctly spelt word.
A. Fluorescent B. Floresecent
C. Floroscent D. Flowrascenrt
Ans: A 
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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or
maybe even doing away with it.
ourselves to _______________ 
movement fully 
A. understood
B. understandable
C. understandably
D. understand
Ans: D 
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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or
maybe even doing away with it.
perceive, think ________ reflect. 
A. but B. nor
C. and D. so
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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or 
maybe even doing away with it. 
We move _____________ an in-
credible 
A. of B. so
C. into 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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or
maybe even doing away with it.
space of __________, primarily in
thought,
A. liberty B. liberation
C. liberties D. liberal
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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or
maybe even doing away with it.
defining ____________, or maybe
even doing
A. beautifully B. beauty
C. beautiful D. beautify
Ans: B 
18. In the following question, out of the
four alternatives, select the alternative
which best expresses the meaning of
the idiom/phrase.
Be in force
A. To enjoy a short period of fame or
power.
B. In great strength or numbers.
C. A hateful act done in a haste.
D. Be the current winner.
Ans: B 
19. In the following question, out of the
four alternatives, select the alternative
which best expresses the meaning of
the idiom/phrase.
Make a scene
A. To perform beautifully in front of an
audience.
B. Make a public disturbance or excited
emotional display.
C. To narrate an elaborate false story.
D. Describe a scene in so much detail
that it comes vivid.
Ans: B 
20. In the following question, out of the
four alternatives, select the alternative
which is the best substitute of the
words/sentence.
Extremely happy, peaceful, or pic-
turesque
A. Idyllic B. Abominable
C. Iota D. Amiss
Ans: A 
21. In the following question, out of the
four alternatives, select the alternative
which is the best substitute of the
words/sentence.
Showing a lack of courage or con-
fidence
A. Tenacious B. Indomitable
C. Timid D. Gutsy
Ans: C 
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 improve-
ment is needed, select "no improve-
ment".
The trick is in (keep) the flavours sim-
ple and fresh.
A. keeping B. keeps
C. to keep D. no improvement
Ans: A 
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 improve-
ment is needed, select “no improve-
ment”.
Yes, amazing things (has happen)
with the launch of the internet.
A. is happening
B. had happen
C. have happened
D. no improvement
Ans: C 
24. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. Out of the four op-
tions given, select the most logical or-
der of the sentences to form a coherent
paragraph.
I learnt he had
A- spoke about yoga, slums, and
Indian
B- never been to India, yet he
C- cinema with conviction
A. ACB B. BAC
C. ABC D. CBA
Ans: B 
25. In the following question, four words
are given out of which one word is cor-
rectly spelt. Select the correctly spelt
word.
A. coniferous B. coniferos
C. coniferrous D. coniferros
Ans: A 
26. In the following question, select the
related word pair from the given alter-
natives.
Wood : Door : : ? : ?
A. Car : Truck
B. Table : Window
C. Clay : Statue
D. Wood : Plastic
Ans: C 
27. In the following question, select the
related number from the given alterna-
tives.
41 : 4 : : 37 : ?
A. 34 B. 21
C. 22 D. 16
Ans: B 
28. In the following question, select the
related letter/letters from the given al-
ternatives.
AMC : COE : : RAX : ?
A. MKZ B. TCZ
C. ECB D. FBT
Ans: B 
29. In the following question, select the
odd word from the given alternatives.
A. Teacher B. Justice
C. Lawyer D. Chef
Ans: B 
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 Log-
ic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on
basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Se-
lect the odd one out from the given al-
ternatives.
A. 11 – 121 B. 12 – 144
C. 15 – 225 D. 13 – 171
Ans: D 
31. In the following question, select the
odd letter/letters from the given alter-
natives.
A. MSY B. KQW
C. RXC D. DJP
Ans: C 
32. Arrange the given words in the se-
quence in which they occur in the dic-
tionary.
1. Seaman
2. Scruples
3. Script
4. Second
5. Seat
A. 32154 B. 45321
C. 12345 D. 25341
Ans: A 
33. In the following question, select the
missing number from the given series.
1728, 864, 432, 216, ?
A. 54 B. 108
C. 116 D. 200
Ans: B 
34. A series is given with one term miss-
ing. Select the correct alternative from
the given ones that will complete the
series.
GLP, HNR, IPT, JRV, ?
A. KUY B. KWA
C. KTX D. LVZ
Ans: C 
35. Aman is 4 years older to Bimal. Bimal
is 2 years younger to Chaman. Chaman
is 6 years older to Dhruv. Dhruv is 9
years younger to Esha. Who is the sec-
ond eldest?
A. Aman B. Bimal
C. Chaman D. Dhruv
Ans: A 
36. From the given alternatives, select the
word which CANNOT be formed using
the letters of the given word.
Apparent
A. Pear B. Pent
C. Rent D. Relevent
Ans: D 
37. In a certain code language, “MONEY”
is written as “ZDONN”. How is “RAT-
ED” written in that code language?
A. FBVYE B. EZSDW
C. EDUZS D. WVMKB
Ans: C 
38. In a certain code language, '-' repre-
sents '+', '+' represents 'x', 'x' repre-
sents ' ÷' and ' ÷' represents ' -'. Find
out the answer to the following ques-
tion.
3 ÷ 12 - 40 + 5 x 20 = ?
A. 42 B. 1
C. 45 D. 30
Ans: B 
39. The following equation is incorrect.
Which two signs should be inter-
changed to correct the equation?
40 ÷ 8 x 5 + 15 - 2 = 30
A. ÷ and - B. + an d ÷
C. - and + D. x and -
Ans: D 
40. If 8 ?9 = -72, -9 ?3 = 27 and -6 ?1 = 6,
then find the value of -3 ?6 = ?
A. -98 B. -87
C. 18 D. 29
Ans: C 
41. Which of the following terms follows
the trend of the given list?
AAAAAaA, AAAAaAA, AAAaAAA,
AAaAAAA, AaAAAAA, __________.
A. aAAAAAA B. AAAAAAa
C. AAAAAaA D. AAAAaAA
Ans: A 
42. Two motorcycle riders A and B start
their rides from the same point. Rider
A goes 11 km East then turns to his
right and rides for another 9 km. Rider
B goes 8 km North, then turns East
and rides for 11 km and then turns to
his right and rides 7 km. Where is rider
A with respect to rider B?
A. 10 km South
B. 8 km South
C. 10 km North
D. 8 km North
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: All bolts are nails
Statement II: Some screws are bolts
Conclusion I: All nails are screws
Conclusion II: All screws are nails
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: D 
44. In the following figure, rectangle repre-
sents Coppersmiths, circle represents
Bakers, triangle represents Gamers
and square represents Fathers. Which
set of letters represents Coppersmiths
who are neither Gamers nor Bakers?
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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'.
My best wishes (1)/ are always (2)/
with you. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans: A 
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’.
This year, we were visited by the direc-
tor of Austrian Culture Forum, (1)/
based on Delhi and together we all
wanted (2)/ to initiate an art festival in
South India. (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 al-
ternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
Ramesh ______ into his own trap.
A. falling B. was fell
C. fell D. fall down
Ans: C 
4. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be filled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct al-
ternative out of the four and indicate it
by selecting the appropriate option.
India is the second most populous
country ______ the seventh larg-
est country by area in the world.
A. but B. however
C. and D. while
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.
Lucrative
A. Impoverished B. Worthwhile
C. Useless D. Inconsiderable
Ans: B 
6. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one
which best expresses the meaning of
the given word.
Actuate
A. True B. Move
C. Select D. Kill
Ans: B 
7. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one
which is opposite in meaning of the
given word.
Jubilant
A. Happy B. Excited
C. Celebrating D. Sorrowful
Ans: D 
8. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one
which is opposite in meaning of the
given word.
Courtly
A. Formal B. Elegant
C. Conventional D. Rough
Ans: D 
9. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
The government should
P : provide health insurance
Q : to buy their own
R : for those unable
A. PQR B. RPQ
C. QRP D. PRQ
Ans: D 
10. A sentence has been given in Ac-
tive/Passive Voice. Out of the four giv-
en alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the same sentence in
Passive/Active Voice.
Someone has invited me to the
cruise.
A. Someone has sent invitation to the
cruise.
B. I had been invited to the cruise.
C. I have been invited to the cruise.
D. I was invite to the cruise by some
body.
Ans: B 
11. A sentence has been given in Di-
rect/Indirect Speech. Out of the four
given alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the same sentence in
Indirect/Direct Speech.
Rohan said, “I am going”
A. Rohan had said he is gone.
B. Rohan is going.
C. Rohan said that he is gone.
D. Rohan said that he was going.
Ans: D 
12. In the following question, a word has
been written in four different ways out
of which only one is correctly spelt. Se-
lect the correctly spelt word.
A. Fluorescent B. Floresecent
C. Floroscent D. Flowrascenrt
Ans: A 
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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or
maybe even doing away with it.
ourselves to _______________ 
movement fully 
A. understood
B. understandable
C. understandably
D. understand
Ans: D 
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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or
maybe even doing away with it.
perceive, think ________ reflect. 
A. but B. nor
C. and D. so
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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or 
maybe even doing away with it. 
We move _____________ an in-
credible 
A. of B. so
C. into 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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or
maybe even doing away with it.
space of __________, primarily in
thought,
A. liberty B. liberation
C. liberties D. liberal
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.
If we can permit ourselves to
__________ movement fully, we per-
mit ourselves to perceive, think
________ reflect. We allow ourselves
the privilege of reimagining dance, mu-
sic, and the way you and I talk, or
think, or love. We move ___________
an incredible space of __________,
primarily in thought, but perhaps more
restrictively in defining __________, or
maybe even doing away with it.
defining ____________, or maybe
even doing
A. beautifully B. beauty
C. beautiful D. beautify
Ans: B 
18. In the following question, out of the
four alternatives, select the alternative
which best expresses the meaning of
the idiom/phrase.
Be in force
A. To enjoy a short period of fame or
power.
B. In great strength or numbers.
C. A hateful act done in a haste.
D. Be the current winner.
Ans: B 
19. In the following question, out of the
four alternatives, select the alternative
which best expresses the meaning of
the idiom/phrase.
Make a scene
A. To perform beautifully in front of an
audience.
B. Make a public disturbance or excited
emotional display.
C. To narrate an elaborate false story.
D. Describe a scene in so much detail
that it comes vivid.
Ans: B 
20. In the following question, out of the
four alternatives, select the alternative
which is the best substitute of the
words/sentence.
Extremely happy, peaceful, or pic-
turesque
A. Idyllic B. Abominable
C. Iota D. Amiss
Ans: A 
21. In the following question, out of the
four alternatives, select the alternative
which is the best substitute of the
words/sentence.
Showing a lack of courage or con-
fidence
A. Tenacious B. Indomitable
C. Timid D. Gutsy
Ans: C 
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 improve-
ment is needed, select "no improve-
ment".
The trick is in (keep) the flavours sim-
ple and fresh.
A. keeping B. keeps
C. to keep D. no improvement
Ans: A 
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 improve-
ment is needed, select “no improve-
ment”.
Yes, amazing things (has happen)
with the launch of the internet.
A. is happening
B. had happen
C. have happened
D. no improvement
Ans: C 
24. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. Out of the four op-
tions given, select the most logical or-
der of the sentences to form a coherent
paragraph.
I learnt he had
A- spoke about yoga, slums, and
Indian
B- never been to India, yet he
C- cinema with conviction
A. ACB B. BAC
C. ABC D. CBA
Ans: B 
25. In the following question, four words
are given out of which one word is cor-
rectly spelt. Select the correctly spelt
word.
A. coniferous B. coniferos
C. coniferrous D. coniferros
Ans: A 
26. In the following question, select the
related word pair from the given alter-
natives.
Wood : Door : : ? : ?
A. Car : Truck
B. Table : Window
C. Clay : Statue
D. Wood : Plastic
Ans: C 
27. In the following question, select the
related number from the given alterna-
tives.
41 : 4 : : 37 : ?
A. 34 B. 21
C. 22 D. 16
Ans: B 
28. In the following question, select the
related letter/letters from the given al-
ternatives.
AMC : COE : : RAX : ?
A. MKZ B. TCZ
C. ECB D. FBT
Ans: B 
29. In the following question, select the
odd word from the given alternatives.
A. Teacher B. Justice
C. Lawyer D. Chef
Ans: B 
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 Log-
ic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on
basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Se-
lect the odd one out from the given al-
ternatives.
A. 11 – 121 B. 12 – 144
C. 15 – 225 D. 13 – 171
Ans: D 
31. In the following question, select the
odd letter/letters from the given alter-
natives.
A. MSY B. KQW
C. RXC D. DJP
Ans: C 
32. Arrange the given words in the se-
quence in which they occur in the dic-
tionary.
1. Seaman
2. Scruples
3. Script
4. Second
5. Seat
A. 32154 B. 45321
C. 12345 D. 25341
Ans: A 
33. In the following question, select the
missing number from the given series.
1728, 864, 432, 216, ?
A. 54 B. 108
C. 116 D. 200
Ans: B 
34. A series is given with one term miss-
ing. Select the correct alternative from
the given ones that will complete the
series.
GLP, HNR, IPT, JRV, ?
A. KUY B. KWA
C. KTX D. LVZ
Ans: C 
35. Aman is 4 years older to Bimal. Bimal
is 2 years younger to Chaman. Chaman
is 6 years older to Dhruv. Dhruv is 9
years younger to Esha. Who is the sec-
ond eldest?
A. Aman B. Bimal
C. Chaman D. Dhruv
Ans: A 
36. From the given alternatives, select the
word which CANNOT be formed using
the letters of the given word.
Apparent
A. Pear B. Pent
C. Rent D. Relevent
Ans: D 
37. In a certain code language, “MONEY”
is written as “ZDONN”. How is “RAT-
ED” written in that code language?
A. FBVYE B. EZSDW
C. EDUZS D. WVMKB
Ans: C 
38. In a certain code language, '-' repre-
sents '+', '+' represents 'x', 'x' repre-
sents ' ÷' and ' ÷' represents ' -'. Find
out the answer to the following ques-
tion.
3 ÷ 12 - 40 + 5 x 20 = ?
A. 42 B. 1
C. 45 D. 30
Ans: B 
39. The following equation is incorrect.
Which two signs should be inter-
changed to correct the equation?
40 ÷ 8 x 5 + 15 - 2 = 30
A. ÷ and - B. + an d ÷
C. - and + D. x and -
Ans: D 
40. If 8 ?9 = -72, -9 ?3 = 27 and -6 ?1 = 6,
then find the value of -3 ?6 = ?
A. -98 B. -87
C. 18 D. 29
Ans: C 
41. Which of the following terms follows
the trend of the given list?
AAAAAaA, AAAAaAA, AAAaAAA,
AAaAAAA, AaAAAAA, __________.
A. aAAAAAA B. AAAAAAa
C. AAAAAaA D. AAAAaAA
Ans: A 
42. Two motorcycle riders A and B start
their rides from the same point. Rider
A goes 11 km East then turns to his
right and rides for another 9 km. Rider
B goes 8 km North, then turns East
and rides for 11 km and then turns to
his right and rides 7 km. Where is rider
A with respect to rider B?
A. 10 km South
B. 8 km South
C. 10 km North
D. 8 km North
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: All bolts are nails
Statement II: Some screws are bolts
Conclusion I: All nails are screws
Conclusion II: All screws are nails
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: D 
44. In the following figure, rectangle repre-
sents Coppersmiths, circle represents
Bakers, triangle represents Gamers
and square represents Fathers. Which
set of letters represents Coppersmiths
who are neither Gamers nor Bakers?
A. BAF B. CG
C. CDG D. A
Ans: D 
45. A series is given with one term miss-
ing. Select the correct alternative from
the given ones that will complete the
series.
SAY, TDD, UGI, VJN, ?
A. WMR B. WMS
C. WNR D. WNS
Ans: B 
46. In the following question, select the
missing number from the given series.
46, 41, 35, 30, ?, 19, 13
A. 26 B. 24
C. 28 D. 22
Ans: B 
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 Log-
ic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on
basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Se-
lect the odd one out from the given al-
ternatives.
A. (8, 17, 33) B. (11, 23, 45)
C. (13, 27, 51) D. (17, 35, 69)
Ans: C 
48. If a mirror is placed on the line MN,
then which of the answer figures is the
right image of the given figure?
A. B. 
C. D. 
Ans: A 
49. Which of the following cube in the an-
swer figure cannot be made based on
the unfolded cube in the question fig-
ure?
A.  B. 
C.  D. 
Ans: B 
50. A word is represented by only one set
of numbers as given in any one of the
alternatives. The sets of numbers given
in the alternatives are represented by
two classes of alphabets as shown in
the given two matrices. The columns
and rows of Matrix-I are numbered
from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are
numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from
these matrices can be represented first
by its row and next by its column, for
example ‘B’ can be represented by 21,
42 etc and ‘O’ can be represented by
95, 89 etc. Similarly, you have to iden-
tify the set for the word ‘YUCK’.
A. 42,97,30,59 B. 40,97,40,55
C. 65,59,20,12 D. 13,69,24,99