MPPSC Prelims 2021 – Paper 2: General Aptitude Test (CSAT): Solved Question Paper

100 questions, each with a model answer in Hindi and English.

  1. A (baffling) problem

    A.(A) Difficult
    B.(B) Simple
    C.(C) PuzzlingCorrect
    D.(D) New

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  2. (Prevalent) disease

    A.(A) Dangerous
    B.(B) Contagious
    C.(C) Fatal
    D.(D) WidespreadCorrect

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  3. An (incredible) story

    A.(A) True
    B.(B) Interesting
    C.(C) UnbelievableCorrect
    D.(D) Unknown

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  4. (Disheveled) appearance

    A.(A) UntidyCorrect
    B.(B) Fierce
    C.(C) Foolish
    D.(D) Peculiar

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  5. You are a school teacher. A new student joins the class and is struggling to follow what you are teaching because he has joined the session late. He asks several questions in every class which are already clear to the rest of the students. If you answer all his questions, you will not be able to complete the syllabus in time. What will you do?

    A.(A) Ignore the questions of this student, since it is important to complete the syllabus in time
    B.(B) As questions should be encouraged, answer all the questions of the student in class
    C.(C) As questions should be encouraged, ask the student to come to the staff room during school time and answer his questionsCorrect
    D.(D) As questions should be encouraged, ask the student to come after school time to your home for detailed private tuitions

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  6. You are the Manager of a cinema hall and receive a phone call. The caller says that he has planted a bomb in the hall, but many fake threats have been received before. What will you do?

    A.(A) Immediately inform the Police, ask them for instructions on how to handle the situation and act accordinglyCorrect
    B.(B) Immediately call the Police, enter the hall and announce to the audience about the bomb threat, and ask them to leave the hall immediately
    C.(C) Enter the hall and announce that there is an emergency, and ask the audience to leave the hall without panicking
    D.(D) Do nothing as fake threats have been received in the past

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  7. You are a Chartered Accountant. A businessman asks you to help with saving taxes payable to the Government. What will you do?

    A.(A) Advise the client that you can help him to save the taxes payable, but only through legal meansCorrect
    B.(B) Take some additional money and help to save taxes by all means
    C.(C) Refuse to help, since taxes are required by the Government for the development of the country, and report him to the tax authorities
    D.(D) Refuse to help, since taxes are required by the Government for the development of the country

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  8. Under Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, several toilets have been constructed in your village. However, several of the villagers are not using the toilets. What will you do?

    A.(A) Not do anything, since it is their right to decide whether to use or not use the toilets
    B.(B) Ask to their families and neighbours to force them to change their habits
    C.(C) Complain to the local sanitation authorities
    D.(D) Discuss with those people why they do not use the toilets, and try to convince them about the benefits of using it to the villageCorrect

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  9. Though plastic bags have been banned, your vegetable vendor continues to give them to customers. What will you do?

    A.(A) Threaten him to stop their use, and if that fails, report to the authorities
    B.(B) Ignore the problem, since he is poor and needs to earn a livelihood
    C.(C) Fight with him for spoiling the environment
    D.(D) Try to convince him to switch to paper bags or other eco-friendly alternatives, and if that fails, report to the authoritiesCorrect

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  10. Three pipes A, B and C can fill a tank in 6 hours. After working at it together for 2 hours, C is closed and A and B can fill the remaining part in 7 hours. The number of hours taken by C alone to fill the tank is

    A.(A) 10
    B.(B) 12
    C.(C) 14Correct
    D.(D) 16

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  11. A grocer has a sale of Rs. 6,435, Rs. 6,927, Rs. 6,855, Rs. 7,230 and Rs. 6,562 for 5 consecutive months. How much sale must he have in the sixth month so that he gets an average sale of Rs. 6,500?

    A.(A) 4991Correct
    B.(B) 5467
    C.(C) 5987
    D.(D) 6453

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  12. The average of five consecutive odd numbers is 61. What is the difference between the highest number and lowest number?

    A.(A) 4
    B.(B) 8Correct
    C.(C) 12
    D.(D) 16

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  13. Ajay is twelve years old boy. He wanted a pet dog to play with. But his parents told him that a dog would not be happy in their flat, but they allowed him to have a pet bird. This definitely implies that

    A.(A) The parents like birds better than dogs
    B.(B) Ajay does not like birds
    C.(C) Ajay and his parents live in a flatCorrect
    D.(D) The parents like dogs better than birds

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  14. Some people are smart. Some smart people are hardworking. These statements imply that

    A.(A) All hardworking people are smart
    B.(B) Some people are smart and hardworkingCorrect
    C.(C) All smart people are hardworking
    D.(D) Smart people are generally hardworking

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  15. The image of 'TRANSPARENT' in water will be

    A.(A) lIVM2bVbEMllI^VM2bVbEMlCorrect
    B.(B) TRANSPARENT
    C.(C) TИЗЯAԥЯAИAЯT
    D.(D) TИЯAԥTAИAЯT

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  16. If second Saturday and all Sundays are holidays in a 29 days month beginning with Saturday, then how many days are working in the month?

    A.(A) 22
    B.(B) 23
    C.(C) 24Correct
    D.(D) 25

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  17. Complete the series. EHJ, GJI, ILH, KNG, ____

    A.(A) MPFCorrect
    B.(B) LOH
    C.(C) ILF
    D.(D) MPI

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  18. Fill in the blank.
    Z2 X19 V66
    A3 C18 ?
    T4 R17 P68

    A.(A) E6
    B.(B) F69
    C.(C) E67Correct
    D.(D) E56

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  19. Fill in the blank.

    | 8 | 10 | 15 | 13 |
    | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
    | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
    | 6 | 11 | 16 | ? |

    A.(A) 17Correct
    B.(B) 19
    C.(C) 21
    D.(D) 23

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  20. If "ARMY" is coded as 2-20-16-29 in certain code language, then the word "BATTER" will be coded in the same language as

    A.(A) 3-3-23-23-9-21
    B.(B) 3-3-24-23-9-21
    C.(C) 3-3-23-24-10-24Correct
    D.(D) 3-3-24-24-10-24

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  21. If "TRAIN" is coded as "SPXEI" in certain code language, then the word "PEOPLE" will be coded in the same language as

    A.(A) OCLLGYCorrect
    B.(B) OCLMMC
    C.(C) OCLMMY
    D.(D) QCLMMC

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  22. In the following analogy, find the missing number.
    4 : 28 :: 8 : ?

    A.(A) 80
    B.(B) 110
    C.(C) 120Correct
    D.(D) 140

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  23. In the following series, find the missing number.
    0, 2, ?, 12, 20, 30

    A.(A) 4
    B.(B) 6Correct
    C.(C) 8
    D.(D) 10

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  24. In the following series, find the missing number.
    0, 6, ?, 20, 20, 42

    A.(A) 4
    B.(B) 6Correct
    C.(C) 8
    D.(D) 12

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  25. You are in-charge of admission of patients in a private hospital. Your hospital is required by the Government to provide free treatment to poor patients. One such poor patient comes to the hospital in an emergency. However, he has forgotten his Aadhaar card, which is necessary for availing the facility of free treatment. What will you do?

    A.(A) Admit him provisionally, on the condition that he should produce the Aadhaar Card at the time of dischargeCorrect
    B.(B) Send the patient away
    C.(C) Ask the patient to first produce the Aadhaar Card
    D.(D) Admit him only if he agrees to pay the fees for the treatment

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  26. You happen to hear an announcement on the Public Address (P.A.) at the railway station. What information is most likely to be announced?

    A.(A) Lost and found information
    B.(B) Departure/arrival of next trainCorrect
    C.(C) Information about the help desk on the railway station
    D.(D) Reservation status of your train

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  27. Your neighbour is an extremely influential person and you happen to witness atrocities on a child employed as labour at your neighbour's house. What do you do?

    A.(A) You keep quiet due to fear of your neighbour
    B.(B) Do nothing
    C.(C) Tell your neighbours not to commit atrocities on the child as it is a crime
    D.(D) Inform the Police and Child Welfare Organizations to help in rescue the childCorrect

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  28. You are asked to prepare a report on some issue. You do not have the time to prepare the report. What do you do?

    A.(A) Ask your sub-ordinate to prepare the report, put your name and submit it
    B.(B) Refuse to prepare the report
    C.(C) Explain to your superior that you will take the help of your sub-ordinate and submit the report with your name as well as that of your sub-ordinateCorrect
    D.(D) Prepare a report by putting together some material even if they are irrelevant

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  29. You are working in a research lab. One of your sub-ordinates has done some good work on her own and the work is worthy of publication in a prestigious journal. What do you do?

    A.(A) Take all the data and publish in your name
    B.(B) Ask the sub-ordinate to add your name as one of the authors
    C.(C) Tell your sub-ordinate that unless you are made a co-author, you will not allow her to publish the paper
    D.(D) Encourage the sub-ordinate to publish the paper on her ownCorrect

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  30. A tailor has 37.5 metres of cloth and he has to make 8 pieces out of a metre of cloth. How many pieces can he make out of this cloth?

    A.(A) 300Correct
    B.(B) 360
    C.(C) 400
    D.(D) 450

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  31. In a regular week, there are 5 working days and for each day, the working hours are 8. A man gets Rs. 2.40 per hour for regular work and Rs. 3.20 per hours for overtime. If he earns Rs. 432 in 4 weeks, then how many hours does he work for?

    A.(A) 160
    B.(B) 175Correct
    C.(C) 180
    D.(D) 195

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  32. If a * b = 2a - 3b + ab, then 3 * 5 + 5 * 3 is equal to

    A.(A) 22Correct
    B.(B) 23
    C.(C) 24
    D.(D) 25

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  33. The sum of the present ages of a father and his son is 60 years. Five years ago, father's age was four times the age of the son, so now the son's age will be

    A.(A) 5
    B.(B) 10
    C.(C) 15Correct
    D.(D) 20

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  34. Sachin is younger than Rahul by 7 years. If the ratio of their ages is 7 : 9, find the age of Sachin.

    A.(A) 24.5Correct
    B.(B) 25.5
    C.(C) 26.5
    D.(D) 27.5

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  35. The word "edifices" in the passage implies

    A.(A) BuildingsCorrect
    B.(B) Palaces
    C.(C) Ponds
    D.(D) Beliefs

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  36. Each of the following is mentioned as a feature of the city of Teotihuacan between AD 150 and 700 except

    A.(A) Regularly arranged streets
    B.(B) Large number of manufacturing workshops
    C.(C) Apartment complexes
    D.(D) Several administrative centresCorrect

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  37. What can be inferred about Cuicuilco prior to 200 BC?

    A.(A) It was a fairly small city until that date
    B.(B) It was located outside the valley of Mexico
    C.(C) It emerged rapidly as an economical and political center
    D.(D) Its economy relied heavily on agricultureCorrect

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  38. The word "predominant" in the passage implies

    A.(A) Most aggressive
    B.(B) PrincipalCorrect
    C.(C) Earliest
    D.(D) Most productive

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  39. The word "ingenuity" in the passage implies

    A.(A) Ambition
    B.(B) Sincerity
    C.(C) ClevernessCorrect
    D.(D) Faith

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  40. An illusion of the appearance of water caused by atmospheric conditions is called a

    A.(A) MirageCorrect
    B.(B) Oasis
    C.(C) Delusion
    D.(D) None of the above

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  41. People who grow only enough food for their own consumption and not for sale in the market are known as

    A.(A) Subsistence farmersCorrect
    B.(B) Tribes
    C.(C) Organic farmers
    D.(D) None of the above

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  42. Which word best describes the traditional knowledge of communities accumulated over several generations?

    A.(A) Folk wisdomCorrect
    B.(B) Experience
    C.(C) Farsightedness
    D.(D) Intelligence

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  43. If you are trying to help two parties resolve their differences, you would be called a/an

    A.(A) Observer
    B.(B) MediatorCorrect
    C.(C) Advocate
    D.(D) None of the above

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  44. Statement : Government has made home loans cheaper.
    Assumption I : More people are likely to take home loans.
    Assumption II : Price of houses will come down.

    A.(A) Only assumption I is implicitCorrect
    B.(B) Only assumption II is implicit
    C.(C) Both assumptions are implicit
    D.(D) Neither assumption I nor II is implicit

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  45. Statement : Every IIT offers B.Tech. and M.Tech. courses.
    Assumption I : B.Tech. and M.Tech. courses are offered only in IITs.
    Assumption II : IITs are meant for B.Tech. and M.Tech. courses only.

    A.(A) Only Assumption I is strong
    B.(B) Only Assumption II is strong
    C.(C) Both assumptions are strong
    D.(D) Neither assumption I nor II is strongCorrect

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  46. Statement : Mobile gaming has increased these days because of readily available data over mobile phone services.
    Assumption I : People have got a craze about mobile games.
    Assumption II : It is easier to obtain many games on mobiles than from a personal computer.

    A.(A) Only Assumption I is strong
    B.(B) Only Assumption II is strong
    C.(C) Both assumptions are strong
    D.(D) Neither assumption I nor II is strongCorrect

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  47. Statement : Book-reading must be encouraged in young age as it provides comprehensive and detailed information about a given issue.
    Assumption I : Books are best resource for complete knowledge and learning.
    Assumption II : Reading helps to improve focus and analytical thinking.

    A.(A) Only Assumption I is strongCorrect
    B.(B) Only Assumption II is strong
    C.(C) Both assumptions are strong
    D.(D) Neither assumption I nor II is strong

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  48. Statement : Should India hand over Kashmir to Pakistan?
    Argument I : Yes, this will save a lot of money for India.
    Argument II : No, Kashmir is an integral part of India.

    A.(A) Only Argument I is strong
    B.(B) Only Argument II is strong
    C.(C) Neither Argument I nor II is strong
    D.(D) Both Argument I and II are strong

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  49. Statement : A notice reads "Please do not photocopy this book without my permission".
    Assumption I : It is possible to photocopy the book.
    Assumption II : This warning implies punishment for people violating it.

    A.(A) Only assumption I is implicitCorrect
    B.(B) Only assumption II is implicit
    C.(C) Both assumptions are implicit
    D.(D) Neither assumption I nor II is implicit

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  50. Statement : Pure ghee is good for health.
    Assumption I : All healthy people take ghee.
    Assumption II : Sweets with pure ghee are good for health.

    A.(A) Only assumption I is implicit
    B.(B) Only assumption II is implicit
    C.(C) Both assumptions are implicit
    D.(D) Neither assumption I nor II is implicitCorrect

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  51. Statement : National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is responsible for the protection and promotion of Human Rights, defined by the Act as rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in the International Covenants.
    Argument I : On the violation of Human Rights, NHRC can initiate an inquiry on their own or against a petition filed by a victim.
    Argument II : NHRC promotes and undertakes research about the Human Right issues.

    A.(A) Argument I is strong
    B.(B) Argument II is strong
    C.(C) Arguments I and II are strongCorrect
    D.(D) Neither argument I nor II is strong

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  52. Statement : Our country should enhance exports even when there is a shortage for internal consumption.
    Argument I: Yes, we need foreign exchange to import things like oil.
    Argument II : No, it will harm the internal consumers.

    A.(A) Argument I is strongCorrect
    B.(B) Argument II is strong
    C.(C) Arguments I and II are strong
    D.(D) Neither argument I nor II is strong

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  53. Statement : In crowded public places like market, buses, trains, one should cover his/her mouth while coughing and sneezing.
    Argument I : Germs of deadly diseases such as tuberculosis spread through droplets of cough/sneeze.
    Argument II : Chances of getting infected from deadly diseases such as tuberculosis is high if you visit crowded public places frequently.

    A.(A) Argument I is strong
    B.(B) Argument II is strong
    C.(C) Arguments I and II are strongCorrect
    D.(D) Neither argument I nor II is strong

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  54. When writing a letter to apply for a job, your description of your qualifications should be

    A.(A) AccurateCorrect
    B.(B) Exaggerated
    C.(C) Modest
    D.(D) Simple

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  55. ___ is considered as an aggressive behaviour and will most likely bring negative response from the speaks.

    A.(A) Nodding
    B.(B) Staring
    C.(C) ShoutingCorrect
    D.(D) To show thumb

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  56. Which one of the following statement may be inferred from the above excerpt?

    A.(A) The stray dogs should be killed indiscriminately
    B.(B) Culling of all stray dogs is illegal
    C.(C) Killing is the only respite to confine dog population
    D.(D) Culling of rabid dogs can be allowedCorrect

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  57. Which one of the following could be a possible outcome of implementation of Gandhian thought on stray dogs?

    A.(A) Indiscriminate killing of all stray dogs
    B.(B) Indiscriminate killing of all rabid stray dogsCorrect
    C.(C) Increase in animal-human conflicts
    D.(D) Exploration of efficient strategies for management of stray dogs

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  58. Current animal welfare laws and inefficient implementation of animal birth control measures have resulted in which one of the following?

    A.(A) Resulted in unhygienic living conditions of stray dogsCorrect
    B.(B) Reduced animal-human conflict
    C.(C) Decline in stray dog population
    D.(D) Prevention of culling of all stray dogs

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  59. Which one of the statement is true in reference to the above excerpt?

    A.(A) Gandhiji considered the act of mill owner as an act of ahimsaCorrect
    B.(B) Dogs are our enemies
    C.(C) Animal birth control measures are useless
    D.(D) Culling is the only humane method to control dog population

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  60. The dog population in India has increased because of the following

    A.(A) Intolerance of humans to stray dogs
    B.(B) Feeding of stray dogs by animal lovers
    C.(C) Restriction on indiscriminate culling of stray dogs
    D.(D) Inefficient management of dog populationCorrect

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  61. Choose the incorrect synonym pair.

    A.(A) Icchha - Aipsa
    B.(B) Indra - Shachish
    C.(C) Akash - Div
    D.(D) Kabutar - KakaliCorrect

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  62. What is the synonym of the word 'Khal'?

    A.(A) DurjanCorrect
    B.(B) Priti
    C.(C) Khagesh
    D.(D) Suparn

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  63. Choose the one-word substitution for the phrase 'one who reviews'.

    A.(A) Alochak
    B.(B) Nirnayak
    C.(C) SameekshakCorrect
    D.(D) Sameekshya

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  64. What is the meaning of 'Agya'?

    A.(A) Jo sab kuch janata hai
    B.(B) Jise jana ja sake
    C.(C) Jiske aar-paar dekha ja sake
    D.(D) Jo kuch nahi janata haiCorrect

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  65. Choose the correct word-pair from the following.

    A.(A) Aavarta - Pani ka BhanwarCorrect
    B.(B) Avash - Avashya
    C.(C) Asva - Ghoda
    D.(D) Aasan - Bhojan

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  66. Choose the mismatched polysemous word-pair.

    A.(A) Aksh - Aankh
    B.(B) Aj - Bheda
    C.(C) Adda - Khet ki Med
    D.(D) Ank - AnantCorrect

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  67. Choose the correct polysemous word-pair from the following.

    A.(A) Hari - MendhakCorrect
    B.(B) Madhu - Chup
    C.(C) Amrit - Lal
    D.(D) Kar - Kot

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  68. What is the polysemous word for 'Sar'?

    A.(A) Sehat
    B.(B) Amrit
    C.(C) ParajitCorrect
    D.(D) Shuddh

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  69. What is the antonym of the word 'Anay'?

    A.(A) Aadi
    B.(B) Upari
    C.(C) NayCorrect
    D.(D) Anagh

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  70. Choose the incorrect antonym pair.

    A.(A) Achet - Sanchet
    B.(B) Arjan - Varjan
    C.(C) Aagat - Anagat
    D.(D) Isht - AbhishtCorrect

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  71. What is the antonym of the word 'Chirantan'?

    A.(A) Chetan
    B.(B) NashwarCorrect
    C.(C) Kshanik
    D.(D) Sushupt

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  72. Choose the correct synonym-pair.

    A.(A) Ashva - GhotakCorrect
    B.(B) Udyan - Ped
    C.(C) Chail - Him
    D.(D) Kamal - Jalad

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  73. Choose the correct sentence from the following.

    A.(A) Anadhikar pravesh mana hai.
    B.(B) Anadhikar pravesh mana hai. (with spelling variation)Correct
    C.(C) Anadhikar pravesh mana hai. (with spelling variation)
    D.(D) Anadhikaari pravesh mana hai.

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  74. Choose the incorrect sentence from the following sentences.

    A.(A) Vah jor-jor se rone laga.
    B.(B) Yah baat kisi ko mat batana.
    C.(C) Usne jor-jor se rone laga.Correct
    D.(D) Sunte-sunte kaan bhar gaye.

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  75. Choose the correct spelling/word from the following.

    A.(A) Rin
    B.(B) Rit
    C.(C) RrinCorrect
    D.(D) Riju

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  76. Find the incorrect word from the following words.

    A.(A) Aashadh
    B.(B) Kasht
    C.(C) PustCorrect
    D.(D) Resham

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  77. Choose the phrase that expresses the appropriate meaning for 'Ankeshak'.

    A.(A) Jo hisab-kitab ki jaanch karta hoCorrect
    B.(B) Jis par nirnay na hua ho
    C.(C) Jis par anugrah kiya gaya ho
    D.(D) Anukaran karne yogya

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  78. Choose the appropriate word for the phrase 'one who kills his enemy'.

    A.(A) Hatyara
    B.(B) ShatrughnaCorrect
    C.(C) Uddarak
    D.(D) Prativadi

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  79. Choose the correct word-pair.

    A.(A) Dveesh - Hathi
    B.(B) Tarang - Ghoda
    C.(C) Doot - Jua
    D.(D) Pathy - Rasta

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  80. Choose the mismatched word-pair.

    A.(A) Aleek - SachCorrect
    B.(B) Alik - Lalat
    C.(C) Aksh - Dhuri
    D.(D) Avagat - Maloom

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  81. What does self-study (swadhyay) save from?

    A.(A) From indolence (pramad)Correct
    B.(B) From enemies
    C.(C) From despair
    D.(D) From hard work

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  82. Who are parents, teachers, and guests equal to?

    A.(A) Pillar of light (jyoti-stambh)
    B.(B) Deities (devta)Correct
    C.(C) Sages/Saints (rishi-muni)
    D.(D) Great souls (mahapurush)

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  83. Whose emulation (imitation) should be done?

    A.(A) Discipline
    B.(B) Propriety of religion
    C.(C) Good virtuesCorrect
    D.(D) One's own soul

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  84. Who are the true path-finders?

    A.(A) Parents
    B.(B) Teacher
    C.(C) Friend
    D.(D) Great souls (mahapurush)Correct

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  85. How were the ancient sages (rishi)?

    A.(A) Generous and free from pride (udaar aur nirabhiman)Correct
    B.(B) Complete and free from flaws
    C.(C) Great and learned
    D.(D) Knowers of the world

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  86. What is the root of all diseases?

    A.(A) Wealth and riches (dhan-daulat)
    B.(B) Gold and silver
    C.(C) Discontent (asantosh)Correct
    D.(D) Contentment (santosh)

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  87. What happens when one gets the wealth of contentment?

    A.(A) All wealth appears like dustCorrect
    B.(B) Satisfaction comes to the mind
    C.(C) Greed for wealth increases
    D.(D) Wealth increases

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  88. What happens when desires overpower us?

    A.(A) There is happiness in the mind
    B.(B) Mind remains always discontentedCorrect
    C.(C) Mind gets absorbed in the world
    D.(D) Mind gets contentment

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  89. Contentment is related to whom/what?

    A.(A) With mindCorrect
    B.(B) With wealth
    C.(C) With objects
    D.(D) With grandeur/luxury

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  90. Whose statement is 'Wealth never brings true contentment'?

    A.(A) Mahatma Buddha
    B.(B) Mahatma Gandhi
    C.(C) Mahatma KabirCorrect
    D.(D) Mahatma Phule

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  91. What is the primary medium of communication?

    A.(A) Emotion
    B.(B) LanguageCorrect
    C.(C) Thought
    D.(D) Society

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  92. From whom does a human acquire language?

    A.(A) From his society and environmentCorrect
    B.(B) From books
    C.(C) From his experiences
    D.(D) From his school

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  93. What is the dynamism of language related to?

    A.(A) Industrial development
    B.(B) Grammar of language
    C.(C) Social behaviorCorrect
    D.(D) Climate change

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  94. Words whose forms do not change are called:

    A.(A) Tatsam
    B.(B) Deshaj
    C.(C) Vikari (Mutable)
    D.(D) Avikari (Immutable)Correct

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  95. Noun and Pronoun words are:

    A.(A) VikariCorrect
    B.(B) Avikari
    C.(C) Tadbhav
    D.(D) Sankar

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  96. The subject (aalamban) of patriotism is:

    A.(A) The whole countryCorrect
    B.(B) People of the country
    C.(C) Animals and birds
    D.(D) Forests and mountains

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  97. When can a person be called a true patriot?

    A.(A) When he loves humans
    B.(B) When he loves animals and birds
    C.(C) When he has a feeling of oneness with every object of the countryCorrect
    D.(D) When he considers forests and mountains as his own

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  98. What is felt towards those whose association one gets used to?

    A.(A) Greed or attachment (Lobh or raag)Correct
    B.(B) Raag or hatred (Dvesh)
    C.(C) Happiness or sorrow
    D.(D) Infatuation or illusion (Moh or maya)

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  99. What cannot be weighed in a scale?

    A.(A) The country
    B.(B) LoveCorrect
    C.(C) Forests and mountains
    D.(D) Rivers and streams

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  100. From what is patriotism generated?

    A.(A) From sweetness (Madhurya)
    B.(B) From form (Swaroop)
    C.(C) From acquaintance/familiarity (Parichay)Correct
    D.(D) From devotion (Bhakti)

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