SSC CHSL Tier-I Previous Year Paper (11th March 2018 - Shift 1) | SSC CHSL Mock Test Series 2025 PDF Download

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201. 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'.
Writing therapy posit that writing about one's
(1)/ feelings gradually eases the impact (2)/
of emotional trauma. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. A
202. 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'.
The rotational period and seasoned cycles of
the Mars are (1)/ similar to those of the
Earth, as (2)/ is the tilt that produces the
seasons. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. A
203. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be ?lled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it by
selecting the appropriate option.
They_______the storm approaching.
A. seen B. looked
C. admired D. saw
Ans. D
204. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be ?lled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it by
selecting the appropriate option.
This is_______worse than I thought it would
be.
A. far B. about
C. more D. the
Ans. A
205. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the meaning of the given
word.
M u n i ?ce n t
A. Stingy B. Generous
C. Careful D. Sparse
Ans. B
206. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the meaning of the given
word.
Fledgling 
A. Wild
B. Apprentice
C. Fugitive
D. Ancient
Ans. B
207. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Squall
A. Wind B. Scream
C. Cry D. Peace
Ans. D
208. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Inquisite
A. Examine B. Interrogate
C. Dig D. Ignore
Ans. D
209. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order. Pablo Picasso
P : showed his truly
Q : a very young age
R : exceptional talent from
A. RQP B. PQR
C. PRQ D. RPQ
Ans. C
210. 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.
Someone has collected the papers.
A. The papers have been collected by
someone.
B. The papers are collected by someone.
C. The papers are being collected.
D. The papers is collected by someone.
Ans. A
211. 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.
Mr. Pattinson said, “I brought a chocolate for
y o u . ”
A. Mr. Pattinson brought a chocolate for me.
B. Mr. Pattinson said that he had brought a
chocolate for me.
C. A chocolate was brought by Mr. Pattinson
for me.
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201. 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'.
Writing therapy posit that writing about one's
(1)/ feelings gradually eases the impact (2)/
of emotional trauma. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. A
202. 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'.
The rotational period and seasoned cycles of
the Mars are (1)/ similar to those of the
Earth, as (2)/ is the tilt that produces the
seasons. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. A
203. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be ?lled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it by
selecting the appropriate option.
They_______the storm approaching.
A. seen B. looked
C. admired D. saw
Ans. D
204. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be ?lled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it by
selecting the appropriate option.
This is_______worse than I thought it would
be.
A. far B. about
C. more D. the
Ans. A
205. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the meaning of the given
word.
M u n i ?ce n t
A. Stingy B. Generous
C. Careful D. Sparse
Ans. B
206. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the meaning of the given
word.
Fledgling 
A. Wild
B. Apprentice
C. Fugitive
D. Ancient
Ans. B
207. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Squall
A. Wind B. Scream
C. Cry D. Peace
Ans. D
208. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Inquisite
A. Examine B. Interrogate
C. Dig D. Ignore
Ans. D
209. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order. Pablo Picasso
P : showed his truly
Q : a very young age
R : exceptional talent from
A. RQP B. PQR
C. PRQ D. RPQ
Ans. C
210. 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.
Someone has collected the papers.
A. The papers have been collected by
someone.
B. The papers are collected by someone.
C. The papers are being collected.
D. The papers is collected by someone.
Ans. A
211. 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.
Mr. Pattinson said, “I brought a chocolate for
y o u . ”
A. Mr. Pattinson brought a chocolate for me.
B. Mr. Pattinson said that he had brought a
chocolate for me.
C. A chocolate was brought by Mr. Pattinson
for me.
D. Mr. Pattinson said he brought a chocolate
for me.
Ans. B
212. 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. Exipberamce
B. Exuberance
C. Axuberence
D. Exubereance
Ans. B
213. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
In order to reason_______it is not merely
A. correct B. correction
C. correctness D. correctly
Ans. D
214. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
have the proper_______, good framework
A. proportional
B. proportionally
C. proportioned
D. proportions
Ans. D
215. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
expect to cope_______others of his kind
A. by B. with
C. thus D. so
Ans. B
216. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
to develop_______muscles
A. this B. that
C. them D. those
Ans. D
217. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
learn the art_______using them to the
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201. 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'.
Writing therapy posit that writing about one's
(1)/ feelings gradually eases the impact (2)/
of emotional trauma. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. A
202. 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'.
The rotational period and seasoned cycles of
the Mars are (1)/ similar to those of the
Earth, as (2)/ is the tilt that produces the
seasons. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. A
203. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be ?lled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it by
selecting the appropriate option.
They_______the storm approaching.
A. seen B. looked
C. admired D. saw
Ans. D
204. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be ?lled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it by
selecting the appropriate option.
This is_______worse than I thought it would
be.
A. far B. about
C. more D. the
Ans. A
205. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the meaning of the given
word.
M u n i ?ce n t
A. Stingy B. Generous
C. Careful D. Sparse
Ans. B
206. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the meaning of the given
word.
Fledgling 
A. Wild
B. Apprentice
C. Fugitive
D. Ancient
Ans. B
207. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Squall
A. Wind B. Scream
C. Cry D. Peace
Ans. D
208. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Inquisite
A. Examine B. Interrogate
C. Dig D. Ignore
Ans. D
209. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order. Pablo Picasso
P : showed his truly
Q : a very young age
R : exceptional talent from
A. RQP B. PQR
C. PRQ D. RPQ
Ans. C
210. 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.
Someone has collected the papers.
A. The papers have been collected by
someone.
B. The papers are collected by someone.
C. The papers are being collected.
D. The papers is collected by someone.
Ans. A
211. 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.
Mr. Pattinson said, “I brought a chocolate for
y o u . ”
A. Mr. Pattinson brought a chocolate for me.
B. Mr. Pattinson said that he had brought a
chocolate for me.
C. A chocolate was brought by Mr. Pattinson
for me.
D. Mr. Pattinson said he brought a chocolate
for me.
Ans. B
212. 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. Exipberamce
B. Exuberance
C. Axuberence
D. Exubereance
Ans. B
213. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
In order to reason_______it is not merely
A. correct B. correction
C. correctness D. correctly
Ans. D
214. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
have the proper_______, good framework
A. proportional
B. proportionally
C. proportioned
D. proportions
Ans. D
215. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
expect to cope_______others of his kind
A. by B. with
C. thus D. so
Ans. B
216. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
to develop_______muscles
A. this B. that
C. them D. those
Ans. D
217. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
learn the art_______using them to the
A. for B. of
C. from D. off
Ans. B
218. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Every dog has his day
A. The weakest will become the strongest,
that is the cycle of life.
B. Everyone will have good luck at some
point in their lives.
C. Loyalty will not go unrewarded.
D. Every person has a talent, and one will
discover it one day.
Ans. B
219. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
I can't think straight
A. Accept that the puzzle is too d i f ?cu l t for
you.
B. Faced with a dilemma.
C. Cannot think rationally due to being
overwhelmed with emotion.
D. Ask for advice on a d i f ? cu l t problem.
Ans. C
220. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which is
the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Regard something as being due to a cause
A. Adventitious
B. S u p e r?u o u s
C. Incidental
D. Ascribe
Ans. D
221. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which is
the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Showing poor taste and quality
A. Savour B. Pike
C. Tacky D. Exquisite
Ans. C
222. 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".
The cost of a cylinder then (was) about ?18.
A. is
B. are
C. were
D. no improvement
Ans. D
223. 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".
A. have attained
B. have attain
C. have attaining
D. no improvement
Ans. A
224. 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.
With global warming on A-the rise, we have
to do B-save the environment C-every bit
that we can to
A. ABC B. ACB
C. CAB D. BAC
Ans. B
225. In the following question, four words
are given out of which one word is correctly
spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A. annexeations B. anexations
C. annexations D. anexeations
Ans. C
226. In the following question, select the
related word pair from the given alternatives.
Balance : Mass : : ? : ?
A. Speed : Odometer
B. Second : Time
C. Thermometer : Temperature
D. Ammeter : Wind
Ans. C
227. In the following question, select the
related number from the given alternatives.
54 : 135 : : 32 : ?
A. 90 B. 80
C. 65 D. 74
Ans. B
228. In the following question, select the
related letter/letters from the given
alternatives.
RTK : NPG : : XSP : ?
A. TPM B. SOM
C. SPL D. TOL
Ans. D
229. In the following question, select the odd
word pair from the given alternatives.
A. Ant – Insect
B. Chair – Furniture
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201. 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'.
Writing therapy posit that writing about one's
(1)/ feelings gradually eases the impact (2)/
of emotional trauma. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. A
202. 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'.
The rotational period and seasoned cycles of
the Mars are (1)/ similar to those of the
Earth, as (2)/ is the tilt that produces the
seasons. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. A
203. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be ?lled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it by
selecting the appropriate option.
They_______the storm approaching.
A. seen B. looked
C. admired D. saw
Ans. D
204. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be ?lled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it by
selecting the appropriate option.
This is_______worse than I thought it would
be.
A. far B. about
C. more D. the
Ans. A
205. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the meaning of the given
word.
M u n i ?ce n t
A. Stingy B. Generous
C. Careful D. Sparse
Ans. B
206. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the meaning of the given
word.
Fledgling 
A. Wild
B. Apprentice
C. Fugitive
D. Ancient
Ans. B
207. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Squall
A. Wind B. Scream
C. Cry D. Peace
Ans. D
208. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Inquisite
A. Examine B. Interrogate
C. Dig D. Ignore
Ans. D
209. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order. Pablo Picasso
P : showed his truly
Q : a very young age
R : exceptional talent from
A. RQP B. PQR
C. PRQ D. RPQ
Ans. C
210. 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.
Someone has collected the papers.
A. The papers have been collected by
someone.
B. The papers are collected by someone.
C. The papers are being collected.
D. The papers is collected by someone.
Ans. A
211. 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.
Mr. Pattinson said, “I brought a chocolate for
y o u . ”
A. Mr. Pattinson brought a chocolate for me.
B. Mr. Pattinson said that he had brought a
chocolate for me.
C. A chocolate was brought by Mr. Pattinson
for me.
D. Mr. Pattinson said he brought a chocolate
for me.
Ans. B
212. 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. Exipberamce
B. Exuberance
C. Axuberence
D. Exubereance
Ans. B
213. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
In order to reason_______it is not merely
A. correct B. correction
C. correctness D. correctly
Ans. D
214. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
have the proper_______, good framework
A. proportional
B. proportionally
C. proportioned
D. proportions
Ans. D
215. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
expect to cope_______others of his kind
A. by B. with
C. thus D. so
Ans. B
216. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
to develop_______muscles
A. this B. that
C. them D. those
Ans. D
217. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
learn the art_______using them to the
A. for B. of
C. from D. off
Ans. B
218. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Every dog has his day
A. The weakest will become the strongest,
that is the cycle of life.
B. Everyone will have good luck at some
point in their lives.
C. Loyalty will not go unrewarded.
D. Every person has a talent, and one will
discover it one day.
Ans. B
219. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
I can't think straight
A. Accept that the puzzle is too d i f ?cu l t for
you.
B. Faced with a dilemma.
C. Cannot think rationally due to being
overwhelmed with emotion.
D. Ask for advice on a d i f ? cu l t problem.
Ans. C
220. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which is
the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Regard something as being due to a cause
A. Adventitious
B. S u p e r?u o u s
C. Incidental
D. Ascribe
Ans. D
221. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which is
the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Showing poor taste and quality
A. Savour B. Pike
C. Tacky D. Exquisite
Ans. C
222. 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".
The cost of a cylinder then (was) about ?18.
A. is
B. are
C. were
D. no improvement
Ans. D
223. 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".
A. have attained
B. have attain
C. have attaining
D. no improvement
Ans. A
224. 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.
With global warming on A-the rise, we have
to do B-save the environment C-every bit
that we can to
A. ABC B. ACB
C. CAB D. BAC
Ans. B
225. In the following question, four words
are given out of which one word is correctly
spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A. annexeations B. anexations
C. annexations D. anexeations
Ans. C
226. In the following question, select the
related word pair from the given alternatives.
Balance : Mass : : ? : ?
A. Speed : Odometer
B. Second : Time
C. Thermometer : Temperature
D. Ammeter : Wind
Ans. C
227. In the following question, select the
related number from the given alternatives.
54 : 135 : : 32 : ?
A. 90 B. 80
C. 65 D. 74
Ans. B
228. In the following question, select the
related letter/letters from the given
alternatives.
RTK : NPG : : XSP : ?
A. TPM B. SOM
C. SPL D. TOL
Ans. D
229. In the following question, select the odd
word pair from the given alternatives.
A. Ant – Insect
B. Chair – Furniture
D. Bird – Parrot
Ans. D
230. In the following question, four number
pairs are given. The number on left side of ( –
) is related to the number on 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
options.
A. 12 – 8 B. 28 – 24
C. 66 – 62 D. 84 – 76
Ans. D
231. In the following question, select the odd
letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A. RNJ B. TPL
C. AWS D. EBX
Ans. D
232. From the given alternatives, according
to dictionary, which word will come at FIRST
position?
1. Packing
2. Panda
3. Painless
4. Pacts
5. Panic
A. Panda B. Pacts
C. Painless D. Packing
Ans. D
233. In the following question, select the
missing number from the given series.
60, – 52, 44, – 36, 28, ?
A. – 18 B. – 12
C. – 24 D. – 20
Ans. D
234. A series is given with one term missing.
Select the correct alternative from the given
ones that will complete the series.
L, P, T, ?, B, F, ?
A. X, J B. Y, K
C. W, I D. Y, J
Ans. A
235. Ankit walks 17 km towards east. He
turn left and walks 17 km. He turns left again
and walks 24 km to reach point A. What is
the straight line distance (in km) between
the starting point and point A?
A. 1 3 v 2 B. 1 4 v 4
C. 4 v 2 D. 1 1 v 2
Ans. A
236. From the given alternatives, select the
word which CANNOT be formed using the
letters of the given word.
Uninspiring
A. Ring B. Spring
C. Nothing D. Sun
Ans. C
237. In a certain code language, “ M A I D” is
written as “ 1 3 1 9 4 ” and “ T E A R” is written as
“ 2 0 5 1 1 8 ” . How is “ OH M S ” written in that
code language?
A. 198135 B. 6191312
C. 1213195 D. 1581319
Ans. D
238. In a certain code language, 'x'
represents '+', '÷' represents 'x', '-'
represents '÷' and '+' represents '-'. Find out
the answer to the following question.
16 - 2 + 35 x 20 ÷ 2 = ?
A. 13 B. 29
C. 11 D. 32
Ans. A
239. The following equation is incorrect.
Which two signs should be interchanged to
correct the equation?
14 - 6 x 30 ÷ 10 + 4 = 28
A. - and + B. ÷ and x
C. x and D. ÷ and –
Ans. A
240. If 8&4 = 64, 5&8 = 80 and 8&1 = 16,
then ?nd the value of 9&9 = ?
A. 124 B. 40
C. 162 D. 28
Ans. C
241. Which of the following terms follows the
trend of the given list?
XYXXXXXY, XXYXXXXY, XXXYXXXY,
XXXXYXXY, XXXXXYXY,________.
A. YXXXXXXY
B. XYXXXXXY
C. XXXXXXYY
D. XXYXXXXY
Ans. D
242. Two horse drawn wagons start from the
same farm. Wagon X travels South 4.5 km
and then turns right and travels 7.5 km. In
the meanwhile wagon Y travels 9 km North,
then 3.5 km West, then 2 km North , then it
turns left and travels 4 km. Where is wagon
Y with respect to wagon X?
A. 6.5 km North
B. 15.5 km North
C. 15.5 km South
D. 6.5 km South
Ans. B
243. In the question two statements are
given, followed by two conclusions, I and II.
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201. 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'.
Writing therapy posit that writing about one's
(1)/ feelings gradually eases the impact (2)/
of emotional trauma. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. A
202. 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'.
The rotational period and seasoned cycles of
the Mars are (1)/ similar to those of the
Earth, as (2)/ is the tilt that produces the
seasons. (3)/ No error (4)
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
Ans. A
203. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be ?lled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it by
selecting the appropriate option.
They_______the storm approaching.
A. seen B. looked
C. admired D. saw
Ans. D
204. In the following question, the sentence
given with blank to be ?lled in with an
appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it by
selecting the appropriate option.
This is_______worse than I thought it would
be.
A. far B. about
C. more D. the
Ans. A
205. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the meaning of the given
word.
M u n i ?ce n t
A. Stingy B. Generous
C. Careful D. Sparse
Ans. B
206. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
best expresses the meaning of the given
word.
Fledgling 
A. Wild
B. Apprentice
C. Fugitive
D. Ancient
Ans. B
207. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Squall
A. Wind B. Scream
C. Cry D. Peace
Ans. D
208. In the following question, out of the
given four alternatives, select the one which
is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Inquisite
A. Examine B. Interrogate
C. Dig D. Ignore
Ans. D
209. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order. Pablo Picasso
P : showed his truly
Q : a very young age
R : exceptional talent from
A. RQP B. PQR
C. PRQ D. RPQ
Ans. C
210. 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.
Someone has collected the papers.
A. The papers have been collected by
someone.
B. The papers are collected by someone.
C. The papers are being collected.
D. The papers is collected by someone.
Ans. A
211. 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.
Mr. Pattinson said, “I brought a chocolate for
y o u . ”
A. Mr. Pattinson brought a chocolate for me.
B. Mr. Pattinson said that he had brought a
chocolate for me.
C. A chocolate was brought by Mr. Pattinson
for me.
D. Mr. Pattinson said he brought a chocolate
for me.
Ans. B
212. 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. Exipberamce
B. Exuberance
C. Axuberence
D. Exubereance
Ans. B
213. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
In order to reason_______it is not merely
A. correct B. correction
C. correctness D. correctly
Ans. D
214. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
have the proper_______, good framework
A. proportional
B. proportionally
C. proportioned
D. proportions
Ans. D
215. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
expect to cope_______others of his kind
A. by B. with
C. thus D. so
Ans. B
216. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
to develop_______muscles
A. this B. that
C. them D. those
Ans. D
217. 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.
In order to reason _______it is not merely
necessary to have a good intellect. An athlete
may have the proper _______, good
framework, and symmetrical muscles, but he
cannot expect to cope _______others of his
kind unless he has learned to develop
_______muscles and to use them to the best
advantage. And, in the same way, the man
who wishes to reason correctly must develop
his intellectual faculties and must also learn
the art _______using them to the best
advantage.
learn the art_______using them to the
A. for B. of
C. from D. off
Ans. B
218. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Every dog has his day
A. The weakest will become the strongest,
that is the cycle of life.
B. Everyone will have good luck at some
point in their lives.
C. Loyalty will not go unrewarded.
D. Every person has a talent, and one will
discover it one day.
Ans. B
219. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
I can't think straight
A. Accept that the puzzle is too d i f ?cu l t for
you.
B. Faced with a dilemma.
C. Cannot think rationally due to being
overwhelmed with emotion.
D. Ask for advice on a d i f ? cu l t problem.
Ans. C
220. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which is
the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Regard something as being due to a cause
A. Adventitious
B. S u p e r?u o u s
C. Incidental
D. Ascribe
Ans. D
221. In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which is
the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Showing poor taste and quality
A. Savour B. Pike
C. Tacky D. Exquisite
Ans. C
222. 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".
The cost of a cylinder then (was) about ?18.
A. is
B. are
C. were
D. no improvement
Ans. D
223. 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".
A. have attained
B. have attain
C. have attaining
D. no improvement
Ans. A
224. 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.
With global warming on A-the rise, we have
to do B-save the environment C-every bit
that we can to
A. ABC B. ACB
C. CAB D. BAC
Ans. B
225. In the following question, four words
are given out of which one word is correctly
spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A. annexeations B. anexations
C. annexations D. anexeations
Ans. C
226. In the following question, select the
related word pair from the given alternatives.
Balance : Mass : : ? : ?
A. Speed : Odometer
B. Second : Time
C. Thermometer : Temperature
D. Ammeter : Wind
Ans. C
227. In the following question, select the
related number from the given alternatives.
54 : 135 : : 32 : ?
A. 90 B. 80
C. 65 D. 74
Ans. B
228. In the following question, select the
related letter/letters from the given
alternatives.
RTK : NPG : : XSP : ?
A. TPM B. SOM
C. SPL D. TOL
Ans. D
229. In the following question, select the odd
word pair from the given alternatives.
A. Ant – Insect
B. Chair – Furniture
D. Bird – Parrot
Ans. D
230. In the following question, four number
pairs are given. The number on left side of ( –
) is related to the number on 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
options.
A. 12 – 8 B. 28 – 24
C. 66 – 62 D. 84 – 76
Ans. D
231. In the following question, select the odd
letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A. RNJ B. TPL
C. AWS D. EBX
Ans. D
232. From the given alternatives, according
to dictionary, which word will come at FIRST
position?
1. Packing
2. Panda
3. Painless
4. Pacts
5. Panic
A. Panda B. Pacts
C. Painless D. Packing
Ans. D
233. In the following question, select the
missing number from the given series.
60, – 52, 44, – 36, 28, ?
A. – 18 B. – 12
C. – 24 D. – 20
Ans. D
234. A series is given with one term missing.
Select the correct alternative from the given
ones that will complete the series.
L, P, T, ?, B, F, ?
A. X, J B. Y, K
C. W, I D. Y, J
Ans. A
235. Ankit walks 17 km towards east. He
turn left and walks 17 km. He turns left again
and walks 24 km to reach point A. What is
the straight line distance (in km) between
the starting point and point A?
A. 1 3 v 2 B. 1 4 v 4
C. 4 v 2 D. 1 1 v 2
Ans. A
236. From the given alternatives, select the
word which CANNOT be formed using the
letters of the given word.
Uninspiring
A. Ring B. Spring
C. Nothing D. Sun
Ans. C
237. In a certain code language, “ M A I D” is
written as “ 1 3 1 9 4 ” and “ T E A R” is written as
“ 2 0 5 1 1 8 ” . How is “ OH M S ” written in that
code language?
A. 198135 B. 6191312
C. 1213195 D. 1581319
Ans. D
238. In a certain code language, 'x'
represents '+', '÷' represents 'x', '-'
represents '÷' and '+' represents '-'. Find out
the answer to the following question.
16 - 2 + 35 x 20 ÷ 2 = ?
A. 13 B. 29
C. 11 D. 32
Ans. A
239. The following equation is incorrect.
Which two signs should be interchanged to
correct the equation?
14 - 6 x 30 ÷ 10 + 4 = 28
A. - and + B. ÷ and x
C. x and D. ÷ and –
Ans. A
240. If 8&4 = 64, 5&8 = 80 and 8&1 = 16,
then ?nd the value of 9&9 = ?
A. 124 B. 40
C. 162 D. 28
Ans. C
241. Which of the following terms follows the
trend of the given list?
XYXXXXXY, XXYXXXXY, XXXYXXXY,
XXXXYXXY, XXXXXYXY,________.
A. YXXXXXXY
B. XYXXXXXY
C. XXXXXXYY
D. XXYXXXXY
Ans. D
242. Two horse drawn wagons start from the
same farm. Wagon X travels South 4.5 km
and then turns right and travels 7.5 km. In
the meanwhile wagon Y travels 9 km North,
then 3.5 km West, then 2 km North , then it
turns left and travels 4 km. Where is wagon
Y with respect to wagon X?
A. 6.5 km North
B. 15.5 km North
C. 15.5 km South
D. 6.5 km South
Ans. B
243. 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: Some papers are tabloids 
Statement II: No magazines are papers 
Conclusion I: No tabloids are magazines 
Conclusion II: All magazines are tabloids 
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
244. In the following figure, rectangle
represents Fashion designers, circle
represents Equestrians, triangle represents
Campers and square represents Golfers.
Which set of letters represents Equestrians
who are not fashion designers?
A. EG B. DEG
C. I D. E
Ans. C
245. A series is given with one term missing.
Select the correct alternative from the given
ones that will complete the series.
UPY, QLU, MHQ, IDM, ?
A. FYI B. EYJ
C. EZI D. FZJ
Ans. D
246. In the following question, select the
missing number from the given series.
147, 153, 159, ?, 171, 177
A. 161 B. 164
C. 168 D. 165
Ans. D
247. In the following question, four groups of
three numbers are given. In each group the
second and third number are related to the
?rst number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three
are similar on basis of same
Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out
from the given alternatives.
A. (12, 35, 59)
B. (16, 47, 79)
C. (19, 57, 94)
D. (9, 26, 44)
Ans. C
248. 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. D 
249. Which of the following cube in the
answer figure cannot be made based on the
unfolded cube in the question figure?
A. B. 
C. D. 
Ans. B 
250. 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 ‘K’ can be
represented by 23, 41 etc and ‘P’ can be