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SSC CHSL 21st March 2023 Shift-2
English Language
1. Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Soar

A Sweet

B Fly

C Bitter

D Sour
Answer: B

2. In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To miss the bus

A Short lived glory

B To lose an opportunity

C Escape by a thin margin

D A problem in a situation
Answer: B

3. Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
Workers and companies in all sectors can contribute their skills to meet society new needs.

A sectors can contribute their skills

B No error

C to meet society new needs.

D Workers and companies in all

Answer: C

4. Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence
is grammatically correct.
We keeps a horse, two cows, and six chickens.

A has keeps a

B keep a

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C keeping a

D No improvement
Answer: B

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5. Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Miranda said to her teacher, “I was sick for a day.”

A Miranda told her teacher that she has been sick for a day.

B Miranda told her teacher that she is sick for a day.

C Miranda told her teacher that she was sick for a day.

D Miranda told her teacher that she had been sick for a day.
Answer: D

6. Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below.
Fanatic

A Militant

B Moderate

C Sectarian

D Zealot
Answer: B

7. Choose the sentence with no spelling error.

A He semed to be taller than him.

B He seemed to be taller than him.

C He seemed to be taler than him.

D He seemed to bee taller then him.

Answer: B

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8. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
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A Abstruse
B Phlegm

C Clear

D Abstract
Answer: C

9. Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
A fall of water from a great height

A River

B Stream

C Typhoon

D Cascade
Answer: D

10. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

P. undermining the strict application of comparative anthropology
Q. in the early 20th century it was almost universally assumed
R. that traditional cultures would be completely assimilated
S. into colonial cultures within a few decades, thus

A PQRS

B PSQR

C QPRS

D QRSP
Answer: D

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11. Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Susan writes recipes for the cookbook.

A Recipes are write by Susan for the cookbook.

B Recipes were written by Susan for the cookbook.

C Recipes are written by Susan for the cookbook.

D Recipes are being written by Susan for the cookbook.

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 Answer: C

12. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

Some algal blooms
P. beneficial to aquatic life, since these tiny
Q. nutrient conditions are optimal, and they can be
R. occur naturally when temperature, water, and
S. organisms form the base of the food chain

A RQPS

B PRSQ

C QPRS

D RQSP
Answer: A

13. Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence
is grammatically correct.
If proper treat, the wound should heal within a few weeks.

A proper treated

B properly treated

C properly treatment

D No improvement
Answer: B

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14. Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
We have more then 6 years of experience in field hockey.

A then 6 years of

B We have more

C experience in field hockey.

D No error
Answer: A

15. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
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A Algae
B Gelid

C Igneous

D Clean
Answer: C

16. Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is
needed, select ‘No improvement’.
But what of the young people whom are part of the cricket crowds, some of who are presumably born
in England?

who are part of the cricket crowds, some of who are presumably born in
A
England

B No improvement

whom are part of the cricket crowds, some of whom are presumably born in
C
England

who are part of the cricket crowds, some of whom are presumably born in
D
England
Answer: D

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17. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

A Cream

B Sleam

C Beam

D Steam
Answer: B

18. Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
P. In July 1977, Marley was found to have a type of malignant melanoma (cancer) under the nail of a
toe.
Q. He died on 11 May 1981 at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Miami (now University of Miami
Hospital) at the age of 36.
R. Despite his illness, he continued touring until his health deteriorated as the cancer had spread
throughout his body.
S. Marley turned down his doctors' advice to have his toe amputated, citing his religious beliefs.

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A PSRQ
B PQSR

C RSQP

D PSQR
Answer: A

19. In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To have a nodding acquaintance

A To have a great experience

B To neglect all the parameters

C Know somebody/something slightly

D To have nothing in common

Answer: C

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20. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
Taking a deep, ______ breath, I start again, successfully loading the filter and placing the cup
underneath.

A penetrating

B surrogating

C calming

D jamming
Answer: C

Instructions [21 - 25 ]
In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the
correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Comprehension:
Yes, there’s definitely something to be said about (1) ______ the perfect cup of coffee. I’m staring (2) ______
the machine again, but today I’m smiling. I’ve done it - the correct amount of foam, the (3) ______ like silk
and the little dusting of chocolate, (4) ______ a perfect heart on the top. It’s just a shame that it’s me who is
drinking it, not a/an (5) ______ customer.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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A sobbing
B making

C breaking

D loading
Answer: B

22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

A of

B at

C to

D on
Answer: B

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23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

A cruelty

B irrationality

C rigidity

D smoothness
Answer: D

24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

A forming

B formerly

C forcing

D formation
Answer: A

25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

A appreciative

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C famished

D satiated
Answer: A

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26. Select The figure from the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following
series.

Answer: A

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27. After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come at ‘Fourth’
position?
1. Morning
2. More
3. Moral
4. Morbid
5. Morale

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A More
B Moral

C Morale

D Morning
Answer: A

28. In a certain code language, ‘INTERNAL’ is coded as ‘91320221813115’, ‘MOUNTAIN’ is coded as

‘131221132026913’. What is the code for ‘PAYMENTS’ in that code language?

A 16262514413208

B 16262514513280

C 16262514513208

D 16252614513208
Answer: C

29. By interchanging the given two signs which of the following equation will be correct?
× and −
I. 11 + 6 × 8 − 8 ÷ 2 = 15
II. 15 − 4 × 3 + 6 ÷ 1 = 63

A Only II

B Both I and II

C Only I

D Neither I nor II
Answer: A

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30. In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

A RTW

B PSV

C ADG

D ILO
Answer: A

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31. Words given on the left side of (::) are related with each other by some Logic/Rule /Relation. Select
the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same
Logic/Rule/Relation.
Den : Lion :: Web :?

A Eskimo

B Mouse

C Spider

D Bird
Answer: C

32. Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in set as that shared by the
numbers in the given set.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers
into its constituent digits.
E.g.13 - Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed.
Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not
allowed)
(286, 456, 340)
(347, 592, 490)

A (456, 666, 400)

B (782, 907, 230)

C (198, 279, 162)

D (324, 419, 210)

Answer: C

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33. Two different positions of the same dice are given below. Find the alphabet opposite of C.

A E

B A

C B

D D
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 Answer: A

34. Find the total number of cubes in the figure.

A 8

B 11

C 10

D 09
Answer: C

35. Three positions of a dice are given below. What will come on the face opposite to the face
containing '9' on it?

A #

B 7

C 2

D 8
Answer: A

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36. A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, which letter will be on the face
opposite to the face showing 'H'?

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A T

B O

C S

D N
Answer: C

37. Words given on the left side of (::) are related with each other by some Logic/Rule /Relation. Select
the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same
Logic/Rule/Relation.
Scooter : Vehicle :: Pencil : ?

A Pen

B Stationary

C Write

D Lead
Answer: B

38. In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on
those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if
they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide
which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.
Statements:
I. Some jungle are green.
II. No blue is green.
Conclusion:
I. No green is blue.
II. Some green are jungle.
III. No jungle is blue.

A Only conclusion III follows

B Both conclusions II and III follows

C Only conclusion II follows

D Both conclusions I and II follows

Answer: D

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39. Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in set as that shared by the
numbers in the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without
breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits.
E.g.13 - Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed.
Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not
allowed)
(413, 662, 911)
(387, 636, 885)

A (287, 536, 785)

B (403, 652, 907)

C (521, 770, 1009)

D (311, 560, 799)

Answer: A

40. H is the brother of I. G is the brother of H. I is the son of J. J is the sister of K. How is J related to G?

A Mother in law

B Daughter

Paternal
C
Aunt

D Mother
Answer: D

41. The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is
shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?

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B

Answer: C

42. Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes.
Engineers, Lawyers and married people

Answer: C

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43. A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will
complete the series.
OLR, REZ, UXH, XQP, ?

A ALX

B BJY

C AJX

D AQX
Answer: C

44. Select the option in which the numbers shares the same relationship in set as that shared by the
numbers in the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without
breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 - Operations on 13 such as adding
/subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then
performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)
(17, 51, 153)
(32, 96, 288)

A (73, 229, 657)

B (81, 343, 729)

C (16, 48, 154)

D (42, 126, 378)

Answer: D

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45. If 8 A 7 = 56 and 9 A 11 = 99, then 16 A 15 = ?

A 280

B 220

C 260

D 240
Answer: D

46. In a certain code language, ‘DECENT’ is coded as ‘VPGEGF’. What is the code for ‘ENERGY’ in that
code language?

A AITGQG

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B AITGPG

C AIIGPG

D AITHPG
Answer: B

47. Words given on the left side of (::) are related with each other by some Logic/Rule /Relation. Select
the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same
Logic/Rule/Relation.
Ring : Boxing :: Rink : ?

A Athletics

B Skating

C Badminton

D Cricket
Answer: B

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48. In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

A Physiology - Body

B Pedology - Fishes

C Entomology - Insects

D Selenography - Moon
Answer: B

49. In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.
2, 4, 7, 11, 16, ?

A 22

B 25

C 23

D 24
Answer: A

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50. Select the option that is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related
to the second number and fifth number is related to sixth number.
8 : 128 :: ? : 176 :: 16 : 256

A 22

B 2

C 14

D 11
Answer: D

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Quantitative Aptitude
51. PM is the median of △P QR. O is the centroid of △P QR. If PO = 27 cm. then what is the length of
PM?

A 18 cm

B 54 cm

C 40.5 cm

D 12 cm
Answer: C

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52. What is the sum of all three digit numbers which are divisible by 20?

A 19400

B 20500

C 24300

D 21800
Answer: C

53. Average weight of 10 persons is 40 kg. A new person join the group and average weight of 11
persons becomes 42 kg. What will be the weight of new person?

A 58 kg

B 60 kg

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C 62 kg

D 64 kg
Answer: C

54. What is the value of cosec A(1 − cos A)(cosec A + cot A)?

A 2

B 1

C 0

D 3
Answer: B

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55. In how much time will a sum of Rs. 12500 amounts to Rs. 20000 at the rate of 8 percent per annum
at simple interest?

A 10 years

B 7.5 years

C 8 years

D 12.5 years
Answer: B

56. In a school there are total 414 students. The ratio of boys and girls is 5 : 4. If 46 more boys gets
admitted into the school, then what will be the new ratio of boys and girls?

A 3:1

B 4:3

C 5:2

D 3:2
Answer: D

57. What is the total surface area of a cylinder having radius of base as 7 cm and height as 5 cm?

A 426 cm2

B 528 cm2

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D 572 cm2
Answer: B

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3 9 7 121 9 65
4 ÷ 64 + 11 × 14 − 13 × 36
1 4 3 16
58. What is the value of 2 ÷ 5 + 4 × 15 ?

1169
A 143

1150
B 171

1413
C 157

1216
D 141

Answer: B

59. Tangent drawn from a point P, touches the circle at Q. O is the centre of this circle. If PQ = 12 cm
and OQ = 5 cm, then what is the value of OP?

A 15 cm

B 119 cm

C 179 cm

D 13 cm
Answer: D

60. The average of 5 consecutive even numbers is A. If next 5 even numbers are also included, then
what is the average of these 10 numbers?

A A+7

B A+2

C A+9

D A+5
Answer: D

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61. If sin A = 7 , then what is the value of sec A?

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A 13

7
B 13

6
C 13

4
D 13

Answer: B

62. The line chart given below shows production of sugar by two companies A and B in 5 years.

Which of the following statement is correct?

I. The production of sugar by A in years J and K together is 7.69 percent more the production of
sugar by B in year L and M together.
II. The ratio of combined production of sugar by B in years M and N to the combined production of
sugar by A in years K and L is 21 : 16.

A Only II

B Neither I nor II

C Both I and II

D Only I
Answer: A

63. A person goes to his office by scooter at the speed of 80 km/hr and reaches 60 minutes earlier. If he
goes at the speed 50 km/hr, then he reaches 48 minutes late. What will be the speed of the scooter
to reach on the usual time?

A 64 km/hr

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C 60 km/hr

D 62 km/hr
Answer: C

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64. P is 20 percent more than Q and Q is 30 percent less than R. If P is 420, then What is the value of R?

A 600

B 500

C 625

D 700
Answer: B

65. An article is sold for Rs. 1,260 after giving a discount of 40%. What is the marked priced of this
article?

A Rs. 2,100

B Rs. 1,800

C Rs. 2,200

D Rs. 2,000
Answer: A

(2 cos3 A−cos A)
66. If (sin A−2 sin3 A) = 1, then what is the value of A?

A 90∘

B 30∘

C 45∘

D 60∘
Answer: C

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67. The table given below shows the cost price and selling price of four articles.

What is the average value of loss of all articles?

A 60.75

B 95.55

C 81.25

D 72.24
Answer: C

68. A and B together can complete a work in 20 days. A is 20 percent more efficient than B, B alone can
complete the same work in how many days?

A 66 days

B 33 days

C 44 days

D 55 days
Answer: C

K 1 1
69. If k2−2K+1 = 6 , then what is the value of K3 + K 3?

A 472

B 492

C 512

D 488
Answer: D

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70. △ABC is similar to △P QR, AB = 4 cm, BC = 8 cm and AC = 10 cm. If QR = 16 cm, then what is
the area of △P QR?

A 2 231 cm2
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B 4 231 cm2

C 4 462 cm2

D 8 462 cm2
Answer: B

71. Angle subtended by a chord AB on the centre of the circle is 140 degree. What will be the angle
subtended by the chord AB on the major are of the circle?

A 80 degree

B 60 degree

C 35 degree

D 70 degree
Answer: D

72. The bar graph shows the number of passports issued in a country in 6 consecutive years.

What is the average number of passports issued per year?

A 11200

B 7600

C 8000

D 12000
Answer: C

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73. If (a + b) = 16 and a3 + b3 = 1456, then what is the value of ab?

A 50

B 48

C 64

D 55
Answer: D

74. The following histogram shows the height of players of a basketball team of a school.

How many players have height less than 141 cm?

A 7

B 4

C 6

D 5
Answer: C

75. A woman buys a watch for Rs. 4,000 and sells it at a loss of 13%. What is the selling price of the
watch?

A Rs.3,480

B Rs.3,500

C Rs.3,840

D Rs.3,620
Answer: A

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76. What is the sex ratio of India as per 2011 census?

A 843 females per 1000 males

B 943 females per 1000 males

C 643 females per 1000 males

D 743 females per 1000 males

Answer: B

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77. Which of the following is NOT a permanent wind?

A Westerlies

B Loo

C Easterlies

D Trade winds
Answer: B

78. Graphical User Interface (GUI) was developed during which of the following generations of
computer?

A Fourth Generation

B Second Generation

C First Generation

D Third Generation
Answer: A

79. In July 2022, who among the following has notified the detailed framework for Social Stock
Exchange (SSE)?

A Ministry of corporate affairs

B RBI

C SEBI

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Answer: C

80. “Statue of Equality” has been inaugurated in Hyderabad in the memory of ______.

A Saint Ramanujacharya

B Swami Vivekananda

C Swami Dayananda

D Shri Ravi Das

Answer: A

81. In which of the following cities of the Indus valley civilization has a dockyard been found?

A Lothal

B Chanhudaro

C Kalibangan

D Dholavira
Answer: A

82. A free-market economy is a crucial aspect of __________.

A Socialism

B Capitalism

C Feudalism

D Functionalist
Answer: B

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83. What is the maximum number of electrons that the third orbit or M-shell can have?

A 32

B 8

C 18

D 2

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 Answer: C

84. Qutub Minar is an example of ______ architecture.

A Indo-Islamic

B Dravidian

C Sufi

D Mauryan
Answer: A

85. Swami Vivekananda’s death anniversary is observed on ______.

A July 1

B July 4

C August 1

D August 4
Answer: B

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86. The sensation of feeling full is because of a centre associated with hunger, which is in a separate
part of the ______.

A Pituitary gland

B Midbrain

C Forebrain

D Hindbrain
Answer: C

87. Who among the following Indian athletes won a silver medal in 2022 Commonwealth Games?
I. Avinash Sable
II. Ravi Kumar Dahiya

A Both I and II

B Only II

C Neither I nor II
D Only I

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88. Who among the following was awarded with the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Feature Photography
category?

A K.R. Meera

B Syeda Hameed

C Bibek Debroy

D Amit Dave
Answer: D

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89. Which of the following is correct regarding the National Income?
I. Intermediate goods are not included in the calculation of national income.
II. Final goods are included in the calculation of national income.

A Only II

B Neither I nor II

C Only I

D Both I and II
Answer: D

90. Which of the following statement is NOT correct regarding Rutherford’s nuclear model of an atom?

A The size of the nucleus is very large as compared to the size of the atom.

B The electrons revolve around the nucleus in circular paths.

C There is a positively charged centre in an atom called the nucleus.

D Nearly all the mass of an atom resides in the nucleus.

Answer: A

91. Which of the following is a vulnerable species?

A Himalayan brown bear

B Hornbill

C Asiatic cheetah
D Asiatic elephant

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92. Which of the following straits is located between the Java Sea and the Indian Ocean?

A Palk

B Malacca

C Sunda

D Cook
Answer: C

93. Which country hosted the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023?

A England

B South Africa

C Australia

D India
Answer: B

94. Which of the following is NOT a type of paragraph formatting in MS-Word 365?

A Right

B Precise

C Justify

D Centre
Answer: B

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95. Aditi Mangaldas is a leading dancer & Choreographer in the classical Indian dance form of ______.

A Bharatanatyam

B Kuchipudi

C Kathak

D Kathakali

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96. Which among the following is the oldest High Court in India?

A Allahabad

B Telangana

C Calcutta

D Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C

97. Article 76 of the Indian constitution is related with the office of which of the following?

A Prime Minister of India

B President of India

C Vice - President of India

D Attorney General of India

Answer: D

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98. How many bronze medals did India win in the 2022 Commonwealth Games?

A 27

B 25

C 21

D 23
Answer: D

99. Who was the Indian captain for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022?

A Rohit Sharma

B Rishabh Pant

C Hardik Pandya

D Virat Kohli
Answer: A

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100. The Pitts India Act of ______ distinguished between the commercial and political functions of the
British East India Company.

A 1818

B 1792

C 1784

D 1802
Answer: C

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