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2021
TEST BOOKLET
GENERAL STUDIES
Timeallowed;2jhours
Full marks: 200
Answer all the questions.
Questions 
are of equal value.
MTS/21
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any discrepancY.
2. Answers will have to be given in the Special Answer-Sheet supplied for the purpose'
3. Before you proceed to mark in the Answer-Sheet in response to various items in the Test Booklet,
you have to fiU in some particulars in the Answer-Sheet as per instructions sent to you in the
Admit Card. Do not 
fold 
the Answer-Sheet as this will result in en'or in your matk$
4. All questions are of multiple-choice 
answer-type. You will find/ozr 
probable answers 
(A), (B),
(C) and 
(D) against each question. Find out which of the four answers appears to be correct or
the best. Now darken the circle corresponding 
to the letter of the selected answer in the
Answer-Sheet 
with Black Ball Point Pen as per instructions 
printed on the reverse of the
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5. One and only one circle is to be fully blackened for answer. Any spot in any other circle 
(multiple
circle)orinwrongcirclewillbeconsideredaswronganswer.
6. There wilt be negative marking 
for 
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I 
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for 
each wrong
ilnswer.
T.ThereisablankpageattheendofthisBookletforRoughWork.
g. 
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any discrepancY.
2. Answers will have to be given in the Special Answer-Sheet supplied for the purpose'
3. Before you proceed to mark in the Answer-Sheet in response to various items in the Test Booklet,
you have to fiU in some particulars in the Answer-Sheet as per instructions sent to you in the
Admit Card. Do not 
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the Answer-Sheet as this will result in en'or in your matk$
4. All questions are of multiple-choice 
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(C) and 
(D) against each question. Find out which of the four answers appears to be correct or
the best. Now darken the circle corresponding 
to the letter of the selected answer in the
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with Black Ball Point Pen as per instructions 
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(multiple
circle)orinwrongcirclewillbeconsideredaswronganswer.
6. There wilt be negative marking 
for 
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for 
each wrong
ilnswer.
T.ThereisablankpageattheendofthisBookletforRoughWork.
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should be handed over to the Invigilator before leaving the Examinatian
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E
1. The word 'claustrophobia' means
(A) fear of darkness
(B) fear of crowds
(C) fear of confined spaces
(D) fear of water
2. Fill in the blank with the suitable option:
She 
_from 
the bus and walked to
the back-gate.
(A) boarded
(B) stepped
(C) moved
(D) alighted
3. To feel 'under the weather' means
(A) feel depressed
(B) feel uncomfortable
(C) 
feel unwell
(D) feel uncertain
4. The word vicissitude means
(A) change
(B) 
stagnation
(C) 
uniformity
(D) 
stability
5. The synonym of supercilious 
is
(A) 
officious
(B) 
iuperficial
(C) 
delicious
(D) haughry
6. The word 'officious, 
means
(A) 
self-important
(B) 
official
(C) 
serious
(D) 
enterprising
7. Fill in the blank with the suitable preposition:
He presided the meeting.
(A) over
(B) at
(C) in
(D) for
8. Select the correct answer to fill in the blank.
The ship, with its crew, 
_ 
lost.
(A) were
(B) was
(C) were getting
(D) was being
9. A place where bees are kept 
-
(A) Aviary
(B) Abattoir
(C) 
Granary
(D) Apiary
10. Select the correct spelling:
(A) Accommodition
(B) Accommodation
(C) Accomodation
(D) 
Acommodation
11. Add a suitable prefix to form the opposite
of the word 'capable'.
(A) 
Uncapable
(B) 
Noncapable
(C) 
Il-capabte
(D) Incapable
12. The expression 
,holier 
than thou' means
(A) pure
(B) religious
(C) 
moralistic
(D) 
sanctimonious
13. The idiomatic expression 
,make 
both ends
meet'means
(A) get by
(B) ger over
(C) get done
(D) get well
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DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO.
2021
TEST BOOKLET
GENERAL STUDIES
Timeallowed;2jhours
Full marks: 200
Answer all the questions.
Questions 
are of equal value.
MTS/21
27 
I ?,47
Serial No.
Roll No.:
Signature of the Candidate:
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions:
l. This booklet consists of 40 pages including this front page, containing 200 questions. Verify the
page 
Nos. and Test Booklet series on each page and bring at once to the Invigilator's notice
any discrepancY.
2. Answers will have to be given in the Special Answer-Sheet supplied for the purpose'
3. Before you proceed to mark in the Answer-Sheet in response to various items in the Test Booklet,
you have to fiU in some particulars in the Answer-Sheet as per instructions sent to you in the
Admit Card. Do not 
fold 
the Answer-Sheet as this will result in en'or in your matk$
4. All questions are of multiple-choice 
answer-type. You will find/ozr 
probable answers 
(A), (B),
(C) and 
(D) against each question. Find out which of the four answers appears to be correct or
the best. Now darken the circle corresponding 
to the letter of the selected answer in the
Answer-Sheet 
with Black Ball Point Pen as per instructions 
printed on the reverse of the
Admit Card and in the Answer-Sheet'
5. One and only one circle is to be fully blackened for answer. Any spot in any other circle 
(multiple
circle)orinwrongcirclewillbeconsideredaswronganswer.
6. There wilt be negative marking 
for 
wrong ,nswers. 
I 
*a'* will he deducted 
for 
each wrong
ilnswer.
T.ThereisablankpageattheendofthisBookletforRoughWork.
g. 
The special Answer-sheet 
should be handed over to the Invigilator before leaving the Examinatian
Hall. You are permitted to tnke away the usedTest Booklet afier completi'on 
of the examination'
E
1. The word 'claustrophobia' means
(A) fear of darkness
(B) fear of crowds
(C) fear of confined spaces
(D) fear of water
2. Fill in the blank with the suitable option:
She 
_from 
the bus and walked to
the back-gate.
(A) boarded
(B) stepped
(C) moved
(D) alighted
3. To feel 'under the weather' means
(A) feel depressed
(B) feel uncomfortable
(C) 
feel unwell
(D) feel uncertain
4. The word vicissitude means
(A) change
(B) 
stagnation
(C) 
uniformity
(D) 
stability
5. The synonym of supercilious 
is
(A) 
officious
(B) 
iuperficial
(C) 
delicious
(D) haughry
6. The word 'officious, 
means
(A) 
self-important
(B) 
official
(C) 
serious
(D) 
enterprising
7. Fill in the blank with the suitable preposition:
He presided the meeting.
(A) over
(B) at
(C) in
(D) for
8. Select the correct answer to fill in the blank.
The ship, with its crew, 
_ 
lost.
(A) were
(B) was
(C) were getting
(D) was being
9. A place where bees are kept 
-
(A) Aviary
(B) Abattoir
(C) 
Granary
(D) Apiary
10. Select the correct spelling:
(A) Accommodition
(B) Accommodation
(C) Accomodation
(D) 
Acommodation
11. Add a suitable prefix to form the opposite
of the word 'capable'.
(A) 
Uncapable
(B) 
Noncapable
(C) 
Il-capabte
(D) Incapable
12. The expression 
,holier 
than thou' means
(A) pure
(B) religious
(C) 
moralistic
(D) 
sanctimonious
13. The idiomatic expression 
,make 
both ends
meet'means
(A) get by
(B) ger over
(C) get done
(D) get well
14. The idiomatic expression, once in a blue
moon, means
(A) rarely
(B) frequently
(C) regularly
(D) never
15. The antonym of the word weird is
(A) Normal
(B) Casual
(C) Tired
(D) Worried
16, Convert the 
given sentence
interrogative 
sentence:
I will meet 
You 
tomorrow
(A) Where will 
You 
meet me?
(B) How will 
You 
meet me?
(C) Will 
You 
meet me?
(D) When will 
You 
meet me?
into an
17. Fill in with a suitable 
preposition:
He is taller than 
You 
- 
two inches'
(A) with
(B) of
(C) in
(D) by
18, The antonym 
of the word superficial 
is
(A) Deep
(B) Artificial
(C) ApParent
(D) True
19, The 
past tense of rewind 
is
(A) rewinded
(B) rewounded
(C) rewound
(D) None of the above
20. The serenity ofthe place overwhelmed me.
Replace the underlined word with a suitable
word
(A) Noiselessness
(B) Calmness
(C) Isolation
(D) Seclusion
21, Choose the right option:
While I 
- 
in the library, someone
thew a ball through the window.
(A) was sitting
(B) was seated
(C) had been sitting
(D) am sitting
22. Which is the correct sentence?
(A) An one-eyed 
person was seen roaming
about the streets.
(B) A one-eyed 
person was seen roaming
about the streets.
(C ) The one eyed 
person was seen roami ng
about the streets.
(D) One-eyed 
person was seen roaming
about the streets.
23, 'La Gioconda' 
(Mona Lisa) is 
-
unique 
work of art.
Fill in the blank with the suitable 
article'
(A) the
(B) an
(c) a
(D) this
24, Fill in the blank with the right option:
He was offended 
- 
me unjustlY'
(A) at
(B) for
(C) with
(D) towards
25. Choose 
the right word for love of oneself'
(A) Hedonism
(B) Masochism
(C) Narcissism
(D) Sadism
Please Tirrn Over
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DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO.
2021
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GENERAL STUDIES
Timeallowed;2jhours
Full marks: 200
Answer all the questions.
Questions 
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MTS/21
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Serial No.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions:
l. This booklet consists of 40 pages including this front page, containing 200 questions. Verify the
page 
Nos. and Test Booklet series on each page and bring at once to the Invigilator's notice
any discrepancY.
2. Answers will have to be given in the Special Answer-Sheet supplied for the purpose'
3. Before you proceed to mark in the Answer-Sheet in response to various items in the Test Booklet,
you have to fiU in some particulars in the Answer-Sheet as per instructions sent to you in the
Admit Card. Do not 
fold 
the Answer-Sheet as this will result in en'or in your matk$
4. All questions are of multiple-choice 
answer-type. You will find/ozr 
probable answers 
(A), (B),
(C) and 
(D) against each question. Find out which of the four answers appears to be correct or
the best. Now darken the circle corresponding 
to the letter of the selected answer in the
Answer-Sheet 
with Black Ball Point Pen as per instructions 
printed on the reverse of the
Admit Card and in the Answer-Sheet'
5. One and only one circle is to be fully blackened for answer. Any spot in any other circle 
(multiple
circle)orinwrongcirclewillbeconsideredaswronganswer.
6. There wilt be negative marking 
for 
wrong ,nswers. 
I 
*a'* will he deducted 
for 
each wrong
ilnswer.
T.ThereisablankpageattheendofthisBookletforRoughWork.
g. 
The special Answer-sheet 
should be handed over to the Invigilator before leaving the Examinatian
Hall. You are permitted to tnke away the usedTest Booklet afier completi'on 
of the examination'
E
1. The word 'claustrophobia' means
(A) fear of darkness
(B) fear of crowds
(C) fear of confined spaces
(D) fear of water
2. Fill in the blank with the suitable option:
She 
_from 
the bus and walked to
the back-gate.
(A) boarded
(B) stepped
(C) moved
(D) alighted
3. To feel 'under the weather' means
(A) feel depressed
(B) feel uncomfortable
(C) 
feel unwell
(D) feel uncertain
4. The word vicissitude means
(A) change
(B) 
stagnation
(C) 
uniformity
(D) 
stability
5. The synonym of supercilious 
is
(A) 
officious
(B) 
iuperficial
(C) 
delicious
(D) haughry
6. The word 'officious, 
means
(A) 
self-important
(B) 
official
(C) 
serious
(D) 
enterprising
7. Fill in the blank with the suitable preposition:
He presided the meeting.
(A) over
(B) at
(C) in
(D) for
8. Select the correct answer to fill in the blank.
The ship, with its crew, 
_ 
lost.
(A) were
(B) was
(C) were getting
(D) was being
9. A place where bees are kept 
-
(A) Aviary
(B) Abattoir
(C) 
Granary
(D) Apiary
10. Select the correct spelling:
(A) Accommodition
(B) Accommodation
(C) Accomodation
(D) 
Acommodation
11. Add a suitable prefix to form the opposite
of the word 'capable'.
(A) 
Uncapable
(B) 
Noncapable
(C) 
Il-capabte
(D) Incapable
12. The expression 
,holier 
than thou' means
(A) pure
(B) religious
(C) 
moralistic
(D) 
sanctimonious
13. The idiomatic expression 
,make 
both ends
meet'means
(A) get by
(B) ger over
(C) get done
(D) get well
14. The idiomatic expression, once in a blue
moon, means
(A) rarely
(B) frequently
(C) regularly
(D) never
15. The antonym of the word weird is
(A) Normal
(B) Casual
(C) Tired
(D) Worried
16, Convert the 
given sentence
interrogative 
sentence:
I will meet 
You 
tomorrow
(A) Where will 
You 
meet me?
(B) How will 
You 
meet me?
(C) Will 
You 
meet me?
(D) When will 
You 
meet me?
into an
17. Fill in with a suitable 
preposition:
He is taller than 
You 
- 
two inches'
(A) with
(B) of
(C) in
(D) by
18, The antonym 
of the word superficial 
is
(A) Deep
(B) Artificial
(C) ApParent
(D) True
19, The 
past tense of rewind 
is
(A) rewinded
(B) rewounded
(C) rewound
(D) None of the above
20. The serenity ofthe place overwhelmed me.
Replace the underlined word with a suitable
word
(A) Noiselessness
(B) Calmness
(C) Isolation
(D) Seclusion
21, Choose the right option:
While I 
- 
in the library, someone
thew a ball through the window.
(A) was sitting
(B) was seated
(C) had been sitting
(D) am sitting
22. Which is the correct sentence?
(A) An one-eyed 
person was seen roaming
about the streets.
(B) A one-eyed 
person was seen roaming
about the streets.
(C ) The one eyed 
person was seen roami ng
about the streets.
(D) One-eyed 
person was seen roaming
about the streets.
23, 'La Gioconda' 
(Mona Lisa) is 
-
unique 
work of art.
Fill in the blank with the suitable 
article'
(A) the
(B) an
(c) a
(D) this
24, Fill in the blank with the right option:
He was offended 
- 
me unjustlY'
(A) at
(B) for
(C) with
(D) towards
25. Choose 
the right word for love of oneself'
(A) Hedonism
(B) Masochism
(C) Narcissism
(D) Sadism
Please Tirrn Over
26. T\e following state is the highest producer
of tin in India :
(A) Rajasthan
(B) 
Odisha
(C) Jharkhand
(D) Chhattisgarh
27. Sandhyakar Nandi was the court poet ofthe
(A) 
Mauryas
(B) 
Senas
(C) 
Hussain Shahis
(D) Palas
28. Which Sultan was not a slave before he
ascended the throne?
(A) 
Qutub-ud-din Aibak
(B) Iltutmish
(C) 
Alauddin 
Khilji
(D) 
Balban
29. TheChiefJustice 
ofHigh Courtis appointed
by the
(A) Prime Minister
(B) 
President
(C) 
Chief Justice of the Supreme 
Court
(D) 
Cabinet
30. Who coined the slogan 
.Swaraj 
is my birth
right'?
(A) 
Vinayak 
Damodar 
Savarkar
(B) 
Vasudev 
Balwant 
phadke
(C) 
Bal Gangadhar 
Tilak
(D) 
Balkrishna 
Chapekar
26. ffiR'-c- <twle6u *t eRrN 
Frrs 
q-{ks
Bqffi-s 
{a 
s
(A) TrqqF
G) 
€&,{r
(c) $rwN
(D) q&{E-s
27. 
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+ft c+n <tw(r.K 
qvTsR 
Erqr?
(A) 
cfid<M<w
(B) 
mq il-wr$t
(c) 
ErqffiQ fl-sr$t
(D) 
"rq 
<rwrrt
28. c$F 
{qe=H 
friqmo 
qlrsR"t 
$<I:t 
qt[q qpr
Erq+ Rp
(e) 
W<E&q 
qR<s
(s)ffi{
(cl 
qqlBfr{ 
R6Te
(D) 
Tdl-fi
2e. 
qft5q1ift 
affi fu<{B fiW 
q{
(A) 
qqfi{Al-{EI<t
(B) 
<lE G-< Er<l
(c) 
{Aq 
m6r 
q{r 
fu{qBd 
Em
(D) 
sitfr6E=4< 
Et{t
30. '?Tlq qNK q-{rlE qfrq13r,' _ 
err E&r
(A) 
fi-{Ts 
q,rrflnr 
qlvm$Br
(B) 
<tIn< Tq-<srt(rr
(Cl 
<n 
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&-++
(D) 
<l+fs Dl['liFl-?r
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DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO.
2021
TEST BOOKLET
GENERAL STUDIES
Timeallowed;2jhours
Full marks: 200
Answer all the questions.
Questions 
are of equal value.
MTS/21
27 
I ?,47
Serial No.
Roll No.:
Signature of the Candidate:
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions:
l. This booklet consists of 40 pages including this front page, containing 200 questions. Verify the
page 
Nos. and Test Booklet series on each page and bring at once to the Invigilator's notice
any discrepancY.
2. Answers will have to be given in the Special Answer-Sheet supplied for the purpose'
3. Before you proceed to mark in the Answer-Sheet in response to various items in the Test Booklet,
you have to fiU in some particulars in the Answer-Sheet as per instructions sent to you in the
Admit Card. Do not 
fold 
the Answer-Sheet as this will result in en'or in your matk$
4. All questions are of multiple-choice 
answer-type. You will find/ozr 
probable answers 
(A), (B),
(C) and 
(D) against each question. Find out which of the four answers appears to be correct or
the best. Now darken the circle corresponding 
to the letter of the selected answer in the
Answer-Sheet 
with Black Ball Point Pen as per instructions 
printed on the reverse of the
Admit Card and in the Answer-Sheet'
5. One and only one circle is to be fully blackened for answer. Any spot in any other circle 
(multiple
circle)orinwrongcirclewillbeconsideredaswronganswer.
6. There wilt be negative marking 
for 
wrong ,nswers. 
I 
*a'* will he deducted 
for 
each wrong
ilnswer.
T.ThereisablankpageattheendofthisBookletforRoughWork.
g. 
The special Answer-sheet 
should be handed over to the Invigilator before leaving the Examinatian
Hall. You are permitted to tnke away the usedTest Booklet afier completi'on 
of the examination'
E
1. The word 'claustrophobia' means
(A) fear of darkness
(B) fear of crowds
(C) fear of confined spaces
(D) fear of water
2. Fill in the blank with the suitable option:
She 
_from 
the bus and walked to
the back-gate.
(A) boarded
(B) stepped
(C) moved
(D) alighted
3. To feel 'under the weather' means
(A) feel depressed
(B) feel uncomfortable
(C) 
feel unwell
(D) feel uncertain
4. The word vicissitude means
(A) change
(B) 
stagnation
(C) 
uniformity
(D) 
stability
5. The synonym of supercilious 
is
(A) 
officious
(B) 
iuperficial
(C) 
delicious
(D) haughry
6. The word 'officious, 
means
(A) 
self-important
(B) 
official
(C) 
serious
(D) 
enterprising
7. Fill in the blank with the suitable preposition:
He presided the meeting.
(A) over
(B) at
(C) in
(D) for
8. Select the correct answer to fill in the blank.
The ship, with its crew, 
_ 
lost.
(A) were
(B) was
(C) were getting
(D) was being
9. A place where bees are kept 
-
(A) Aviary
(B) Abattoir
(C) 
Granary
(D) Apiary
10. Select the correct spelling:
(A) Accommodition
(B) Accommodation
(C) Accomodation
(D) 
Acommodation
11. Add a suitable prefix to form the opposite
of the word 'capable'.
(A) 
Uncapable
(B) 
Noncapable
(C) 
Il-capabte
(D) Incapable
12. The expression 
,holier 
than thou' means
(A) pure
(B) religious
(C) 
moralistic
(D) 
sanctimonious
13. The idiomatic expression 
,make 
both ends
meet'means
(A) get by
(B) ger over
(C) get done
(D) get well
14. The idiomatic expression, once in a blue
moon, means
(A) rarely
(B) frequently
(C) regularly
(D) never
15. The antonym of the word weird is
(A) Normal
(B) Casual
(C) Tired
(D) Worried
16, Convert the 
given sentence
interrogative 
sentence:
I will meet 
You 
tomorrow
(A) Where will 
You 
meet me?
(B) How will 
You 
meet me?
(C) Will 
You 
meet me?
(D) When will 
You 
meet me?
into an
17. Fill in with a suitable 
preposition:
He is taller than 
You 
- 
two inches'
(A) with
(B) of
(C) in
(D) by
18, The antonym 
of the word superficial 
is
(A) Deep
(B) Artificial
(C) ApParent
(D) True
19, The 
past tense of rewind 
is
(A) rewinded
(B) rewounded
(C) rewound
(D) None of the above
20. The serenity ofthe place overwhelmed me.
Replace the underlined word with a suitable
word
(A) Noiselessness
(B) Calmness
(C) Isolation
(D) Seclusion
21, Choose the right option:
While I 
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in the library, someone
thew a ball through the window.
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(B) was seated
(C) had been sitting
(D) am sitting
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person was seen roaming
about the streets.
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(A) Hedonism
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(C) Narcissism
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of tin in India :
(A) Rajasthan
(B) 
Odisha
(C) Jharkhand
(D) Chhattisgarh
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Senas
(C) 
Hussain Shahis
(D) Palas
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Qutub-ud-din Aibak
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Alauddin 
Khilji
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Balban
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ofHigh Courtis appointed
by the
(A) Prime Minister
(B) 
President
(C) 
Chief Justice of the Supreme 
Court
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Cabinet
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Damodar 
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