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SSC CGL Tier 1 Full Mock Test: Practice Test 06

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Q1. If FLOWER is coded as EKNVDQ, then GARDEN is coded as:
  1. FZQCDM
  2. FZQDDM
  3. FYQCDM
  4. FYQDDM

Answer: (A) FZQCDM

Each letter is shifted 1 position backward in the alphabet (-1).

Q2. Find the next number in the series: 7, 16, 34, 70, ?
  1. 142
  2. 140
  3. 138
  4. 144

Answer: (A) 142

Pattern: x * 2 + 2. Thus, 70 * 2 + 2 = 142.

Q3. Select the odd one out:
  1. Copper
  2. Zinc
  3. Brass
  4. Iron

Answer: (C) Brass

Brass is an alloy, while Copper, Zinc, and Iron are pure metals.

Q4. Pointing to a man, a woman said, 'His mother is the only daughter of my mother.' How is the woman related to the man?
  1. Sister
  2. Mother
  3. Aunt
  4. Grandmother

Answer: (B) Mother

'Only daughter of my mother' means the woman herself. So she is his mother.

Q5. A person walks 10 km East, turns left and walks 5 km, then turns left again and walks 10 km. How far is he from his starting point?
  1. 5 km
  2. 10 km
  3. 15 km
  4. 20 km

Answer: (A) 5 km

East and West movements cancel out (10 km - 10 km = 0), leaving only 5 km North.

Q6. If COMPUTER is coded as RFUVQNPC, how is MEDICINE coded?
  1. EOJDJEFM
  2. EOJEFEJM
  3. MFEJDJOE
  4. EOJDEJFM

Answer: (A) EOJDJEFM

Reverse the word 'MEDICINE' to get 'ENICIDEM'. Keep the first and last letters unchanged ('E' and 'M'), and add +1 to all middle letters (N+1=O, I+1=J, C+1=D, I+1=J, D+1=E, E+1=F) to get 'EOJDJEFM'.

Q7. Statements: All cats are dogs. All dogs are birds. Conclusions: I. All cats are birds. II. Some birds are cats.
  1. Only I follows
  2. Only II follows
  3. Both I and II follow
  4. Neither follows

Answer: (C) Both I and II follow

Since Cats ⊂ Dogs ⊂ Birds, both conclusions are valid.

Q8. Find the missing term: ZA, YB, XC, WD, ?
  1. VE
  2. UF
  3. VD
  4. UE

Answer: (A) VE

First letter moves -1, second letter moves +1. Next is VE.

Q9. If February 1st in a leap year falls on a Sunday, what day of the week will March 1st be?
  1. Monday
  2. Tuesday
  3. Sunday
  4. Wednesday

Answer: (A) Monday

February in a leap year has 29 days. 29 mod 7 = 1 odd day. Sunday + 1 = Monday.

Q10. Five friends A, B, C, D, E are sitting in a row facing North. C is sitting between A and E. B is to the immediate right of E. Who is sitting at the extreme right end?
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. E

Answer: (B) B

The order from left to right is A - C - E - B (or D on left). Thus B is at the extreme right.

Q11. Find the missing term: 3, 12, 27, 48, 75, ?
  1. 108
  2. 96
  3. 102
  4. 112

Answer: (A) 108

Pattern: 3 * n^2 for n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Next is 3 * 36 = 108.

Q12. If EAST is written as GCVV, how is WEST written?
  1. YGUV
  2. YGVV
  3. YGUU
  4. ZGVV

Answer: (B) YGVV

Pattern: +2 for each letter. W+2=Y, E+2=G, S+2=U... wait, T+2=V. So YGVV.

Q13. A cube of side 4 cm is painted on all sides and cut into smaller cubes of side 1 cm. How many smaller cubes have no faces painted?
  1. 8
  2. 16
  3. 24
  4. 4

Answer: (A) 8

Formula for unpainted inner cubes: (n - 2)^3 where n = 4. (4 - 2)^3 = 8.

Q14. Find the missing number in the series: 6, 13, 28, 59, ?
  1. 122
  2. 120
  3. 118
  4. 124

Answer: (A) 122

Pattern: x * 2 + 1, x * 2 + 2, x * 2 + 3... Next is 59 * 2 + 4 = 122.

Q15. If letters of 'STREAM' are arranged alphabetically, which letter remains unchanged in its position?
  1. A
  2. E
  3. M
  4. None

Answer: (D) None

STREAM -> AEMRST. None of the letters remain in their original positions.

Q16. At what angle are the hands of a clock inclined at 4:40?
  1. 100°
  2. 110°
  3. 120°
  4. 90°

Answer: (A) 100°

Angle = |30*H - (11/2)*M| = |30*4 - (11/2)*40| = |120 - 220| = 100°.

Q17. In a row of 40 students, Amit is 15th from the left. What is his position from the right end?
  1. 25th
  2. 26th
  3. 24th
  4. 27th

Answer: (B) 26th

Position from right = Total - Left + 1 = 40 - 15 + 1 = 26th.

Q18. If '+' means '×', '-' means '÷', '×' means '-' and '÷' means '+', evaluate: 20 - 4 + 5 × 10 ÷ 2
  1. 17
  2. 15
  3. 25
  4. 12

Answer: (A) 17

20 ÷ 4 × 5 - 10 + 2 = 5 × 5 - 10 + 2 = 25 - 10 + 2 = 17.

Q19. Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
  1. School
  2. Student
  3. Book
  4. Office

Answer: (A) School

A doctor works in a hospital; a teacher works in a school.

Q20. Facing South, Rahul turns 135° anti-clockwise and then 180° clockwise. Which direction is he facing now?
  1. South-West
  2. South-East
  3. North-West
  4. North-East

Answer: (A) South-West

South (180°) - 135° anti-clockwise = 45° (North-East). +180° clockwise = South-West.

Q21. Find the next number: 2, 5, 11, 23, 47, ?
  1. 95
  2. 96
  3. 94
  4. 98

Answer: (A) 95

Pattern: x * 2 + 1. Next is 47 * 2 + 1 = 95.

Q22. Which Venn diagram best represents: Authors, Teachers, Women?
  1. Three mutually overlapping circles
  2. Two concentric circles with one separate
  3. Three disjoint circles
  4. One circle enclosing two non-overlapping circles

Answer: (A) Three mutually overlapping circles

A person can be a Woman, an Author, and a Teacher simultaneously. All three overlap.

Q23. Arrange the word 'TRIANGLE' alphabetically. Which letter is fifth from the left?
  1. I
  2. L
  3. N
  4. G

Answer: (B) L

Alphabetical order: A, E, G, I, L, N, R, T. The 5th letter is L.

Q24. P is older than Q. R is older than S but younger than Q. Who is the oldest?
  1. P
  2. Q
  3. R
  4. S

Answer: (A) P

Order of age: P > Q > R > S. Thus, P is the oldest.

Q25. Statements: Some apples are mangoes. All mangoes are grapes. Conclusion: Some apples are grapes.
  1. Follows
  2. Does not follow
  3. Cannot be determined
  4. Neither follows

Answer: (A) Follows

The apples that are mangoes are necessarily grapes, so 'Some apples are grapes' follows.

Q26. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Election Commission of India?
  1. Article 324
  2. Article 280
  3. Article 352
  4. Article 370

Answer: (A) Article 324

Article 324 provides for superintendence, direction, and control of elections by the Election Commission.

Q27. Which fundamental right cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency?
  1. Articles 20 and 21
  2. Article 19
  3. Article 14
  4. Article 32

Answer: (A) Articles 20 and 21

Articles 20 (protection in respect of conviction) and 21 (right to life and personal liberty) remain enforceable.

Q28. Which hormone regulates the blood sugar level in the human body?
  1. Insulin
  2. Thyroxine
  3. Adrenaline
  4. Estrogen

Answer: (A) Insulin

Insulin, secreted by the pancreas, regulates glucose levels in the blood.

Q29. What is the SI unit of Electric Power?
  1. Watt
  2. Joule
  3. Volt
  4. Ampere

Answer: (A) Watt

Watt is the SI unit of power, equivalent to one joule per second.

Q30. Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?
  1. Damodar River
  2. Hooghly River
  3. Kosi River
  4. Mahanadi

Answer: (A) Damodar River

Damodar River was traditionally called the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to frequent ravaging floods.

Q31. The Battle of Buxar was fought in which year?
  1. 1764
  2. 1757
  3. 1761
  4. 1776

Answer: (A) 1764

The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October 1764 between British East India Company and combined Indian forces.

Q32. Who amongst the following was the court poet of King Harshavardhana?
  1. Banabhatta
  2. Harisena
  3. Kalidasa
  4. Chand Bardai

Answer: (A) Banabhatta

Banabhatta was the Asthana Kavi in the court of Harshavardhana and authored 'Harshacharita'.

Q33. Who is known as the Father of White Revolution in India?
  1. Verghese Kurien
  2. M. S. Swaminathan
  3. Homi Bhabha
  4. Sam Pitroda

Answer: (A) Verghese Kurien

Dr. Verghese Kurien is known as the Father of the White Revolution for Operation Flood.

Q34. Deficiency of Vitamin C leads to which disease?
  1. Scurvy
  2. Rickets
  3. Beri-beri
  4. Pellagra

Answer: (A) Scurvy

Scurvy is caused by a severe lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet.

Q35. Where are the headquarters of UNESCO situated?
  1. Paris
  2. Geneva
  3. New York
  4. Vienna

Answer: (A) Paris

The headquarters of UNESCO are located in Paris, France.

Q36. Which is the highest peak in the Western Ghats?
  1. Anamudi
  2. Doddabetta
  3. Guru Shikhar
  4. Mahendragiri

Answer: (A) Anamudi

Anamudi (2,695 m) in Kerala is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India.

Q37. Which type of unemployment is generally seen in agriculture in India?
  1. Disguised Unemployment
  2. Frictional Unemployment
  3. Structural Unemployment
  4. Voluntary Unemployment

Answer: (A) Disguised Unemployment

Disguised unemployment occurs when more people are employed than actually required.

Q38. Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?
  1. Mars
  2. Venus
  3. Jupiter
  4. Saturn

Answer: (A) Mars

Mars appears red due to the prevalence of iron oxide on its surface.

Q39. The study of tissues is known as:
  1. Histology
  2. Cytology
  3. Anatomy
  4. Physiology

Answer: (A) Histology

Histology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of microscopic structure of tissues.

Q40. Who authored the famous book 'An Era of Darkness'?
  1. Shashi Tharoor
  2. Amartya Sen
  3. Ramachandra Guha
  4. Arundhati Roy

Answer: (A) Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor authored 'An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India'.

Q41. Which strait connects the Bay of Bengal and Palk Bay?
  1. Palk Strait
  2. Malacca Strait
  3. Sunda Strait
  4. Bering Strait

Answer: (A) Palk Strait

The Palk Strait lies between Tamil Nadu state of India and the Jaffna District of Sri Lanka.

Q42. Which gas is responsible for the depletion of the Ozone layer?
  1. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
  2. Carbon Dioxide
  3. Methane
  4. Nitrous Oxide

Answer: (A) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

CFCs release chlorine atoms when exposed to UV light, which destroy ozone molecules.

Q43. What was the code name of India's first successful nuclear bomb test in 1974?
  1. Smiling Buddha
  2. Operation Shakti
  3. Operation Vijay
  4. Operation Meghdoot

Answer: (A) Smiling Buddha

'Smiling Buddha' was the assigned code name of India's first nuclear test conducted on May 18, 1974.

Q44. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions regarding anti-defection?
  1. 10th Schedule
  2. 8th Schedule
  3. 9th Schedule
  4. 11th Schedule

Answer: (A) 10th Schedule

The 10th Schedule was added by the 52nd Amendment Act in 1985 regarding anti-defection law.

Q45. Kharif crops are harvested in which months?
  1. September - October
  2. March - April
  3. January - February
  4. June - July

Answer: (A) September - October

Kharif crops are sown at the beginning of monsoon and harvested in September-October.

Q46. What is the chemical name of Bleaching Powder?
  1. Calcium Hypochlorite
  2. Calcium Carbonate
  3. Sodium Chloride
  4. Calcium Sulphate

Answer: (A) Calcium Hypochlorite

Bleaching powder is chemically known as Calcium Hypochlorite (CaOCl2).

Q47. Who was the first Chief Justice of India?
  1. H. J. Kania
  2. M. Patanjali Sastri
  3. SR Das
  4. Mehr Chand Mahajan

Answer: (A) H. J. Kania

Sir Harilal Jekisundas Kania was the first Chief Justice of independent India.

Q48. What is the unit of pressure in SI units?
  1. Pascal
  2. Bar
  3. Newton
  4. Joule

Answer: (A) Pascal

Pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure, equivalent to 1 N/m².

Q49. Who built the famous Red Fort in Delhi?
  1. Shah Jahan
  2. Akbar
  3. Jahangir
  4. Sher Shah Suri

Answer: (A) Shah Jahan

Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort in 1638.

Q50. Which sector contributes the maximum to India's GDP?
  1. Tertiary Sector (Services)
  2. Secondary Sector (Manufacturing)
  3. Primary Sector (Agriculture)
  4. Mining Sector

Answer: (A) Tertiary Sector (Services)

The tertiary/service sector contributes over 50% to India's Gross Domestic Product.

Q51. If 15% of a number is 75, what is 45% of that number?
  1. 225
  2. 200
  3. 250
  4. 210

Answer: (A) 225

45% is 3 times 15%. So 3 * 75 = 225.

Q52. An article bought for ₹800 is sold at a loss of 15%. What is the selling price?
  1. ₹680
  2. ₹700
  3. ₹650
  4. ₹720

Answer: (A) ₹680

SP = 85% of 800 = 0.85 * 800 = ₹680.

Q53. The average age of 5 members is 24 years. If a new person of age 30 joins, what is the new average age?
  1. 25 years
  2. 26 years
  3. 24.5 years
  4. 25.5 years

Answer: (A) 25 years

Total age = 5 * 24 + 30 = 120 + 30 = 150. New average = 150 / 6 = 25 years.

Q54. A train 200 m long crosses a 300 m platform in 25 seconds. Find the speed of the train in km/h.
  1. 72 km/h
  2. 60 km/h
  3. 54 km/h
  4. 80 km/h

Answer: (A) 72 km/h

Speed = (200 + 300)/25 = 500/25 = 20 m/s = 20 * (18/5) = 72 km/h.

Q55. If A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5, find A:B:C.
  1. 8:12:15
  2. 6:12:15
  3. 8:10:15
  4. 2:4:5

Answer: (A) 8:12:15

A:B = 8:12, B:C = 12:15. Combined ratio A:B:C = 8:12:15.

Q56. What will be the simple interest on ₹8000 at 5% per annum for 4 years?
  1. ₹1600
  2. ₹1200
  3. ₹1500
  4. ₹1800

Answer: (A) ₹1600

SI = (P * R * T)/100 = (8000 * 5 * 4)/100 = ₹1600.

Q57. A can do a piece of work in 15 days and B can do it in 30 days. In how many days can they finish it together?
  1. 10 days
  2. 12 days
  3. 8 days
  4. 9 days

Answer: (A) 10 days

Combined rate = 1/15 + 1/30 = 3/30 = 1/10. Time = 10 days.

Q58. Find the LCM of 12, 18, and 24.
  1. 72
  2. 36
  3. 108
  4. 48

Answer: (A) 72

LCM(12, 18, 24) = 72.

Q59. If x + 1/x = 4, then find x³ + 1/x³.
  1. 52
  2. 64
  3. 48
  4. 56

Answer: (A) 52

x³ + 1/x³ = 4³ - 3(4) = 64 - 12 = 52.

Q60. The perimeter of a circle is 44 cm. Find its area (take π = 22/7).
  1. 154 cm²
  2. 138 cm²
  3. 176 cm²
  4. 144 cm²

Answer: (A) 154 cm²

2 * (22/7) * r = 44 => r = 7. Area = (22/7) * 49 = 154 cm².

Q61. Find the compound interest on ₹5000 at 10% per annum for 2 years compounded annually.
  1. ₹1050
  2. ₹1000
  3. ₹1100
  4. ₹1150

Answer: (A) ₹1050

Amount = 5000 * (1.1)^2 = 6050. CI = 6050 - 5000 = ₹1050.

Q62. Solve for x: 4x - 9 = 2x + 7
  1. 8
  2. 6
  3. 7
  4. 9

Answer: (A) 8

2x = 16 => x = 8.

Q63. The area of a square is 144 cm². What is its perimeter?
  1. 48 cm
  2. 36 cm
  3. 52 cm
  4. 44 cm

Answer: (A) 48 cm

Side = √144 = 12 cm. Perimeter = 4 * 12 = 48 cm.

Q64. A number is increased by 10% and then decreased by 10%. Find the net percentage change.
  1. 1% decrease
  2. No change
  3. 1% increase
  4. 2% decrease

Answer: (A) 1% decrease

Net change = +10 - 10 - (10*10)/100 = -1%. (1% decrease).

Q65. If tan θ = 4/3, find sin θ (for acute angle θ).
  1. 4/5
  2. 3/5
  3. 5/4
  4. 3/4

Answer: (A) 4/5

Opposite = 4, Adjacent = 3 => Hypotenuse = 5. So sin θ = 4/5.

Q66. Simplify: 3^4 * 3^2 / 3^3
  1. 27
  2. 9
  3. 81
  4. 3

Answer: (A) 27

3^(4+2-3) = 3^3 = 27.

Q67. In a mixture of 60 liters, the ratio of milk to water is 2:1. How much water must be added to make the ratio 1:2?
  1. 60 liters
  2. 40 liters
  3. 30 liters
  4. 50 liters

Answer: (A) 60 liters

Milk = 40 L, Water = 20 L. To make ratio 1:2, Water needed = 80 L. Add 80 - 20 = 60 liters.

Q68. Find the smallest number divisible by 6, 8, and 12.
  1. 24
  2. 48
  3. 36
  4. 12

Answer: (A) 24

LCM(6, 8, 12) = 24.

Q69. By selling an item for ₹540, a man gains 20%. Find the cost price.
  1. ₹450
  2. ₹400
  3. ₹480
  4. ₹500

Answer: (A) ₹450

CP = 540 / 1.20 = ₹450.

Q70. Find the roots of quadratic equation: x² - 7x + 12 = 0
  1. 3, 4
  2. 2, 6
  3. -3, -4
  4. 1, 12

Answer: (A) 3, 4

(x - 3)(x - 4) = 0 => x = 3, 4.

Q71. If the radius of a cylinder is doubled keeping height constant, its volume becomes how many times?
  1. 4 times
  2. 2 times
  3. 8 times
  4. 6 times

Answer: (A) 4 times

Volume ∝ r^2. If r is doubled, volume becomes (2)^2 = 4 times.

Q72. Speed of a boat in still water is 8 km/h and speed of current is 2 km/h. Find downstream speed.
  1. 10 km/h
  2. 6 km/h
  3. 12 km/h
  4. 16 km/h

Answer: (A) 10 km/h

Downstream speed = Boat speed + Stream speed = 8 + 2 = 10 km/h.

Q73. Find the mode of the dataset: 4, 5, 6, 5, 7, 5, 8, 9
  1. 5
  2. 6
  3. 4
  4. 7

Answer: (A) 5

Mode is the value that appears most frequently (5 appears 3 times).

Q74. Evaluate: sin²(30°) + cos²(30°)
  1. 1
  2. 0
  3. 1/2
  4. 2

Answer: (A) 1

Identity: sin²θ + cos²θ = 1.

Q75. The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is 36 cm. Find its side.
  1. 12 cm
  2. 18 cm
  3. 9 cm
  4. 6 cm

Answer: (A) 12 cm

Equilateral triangle side = Perimeter / 3 = 36 / 3 = 12 cm.

Q76. Select the correctly spelt word:
  1. Embarrassment
  2. Embarasment
  3. Embarassment
  4. Emberrassment

Answer: (A) Embarrassment

'Embarrassment' is the correct spelling with double 'r' and double 's'.

Q77. Select the synonym of: **BENIGN**
  1. Gentle
  2. Harsh
  3. Hostile
  4. Malignant

Answer: (A) Gentle

'Benign' means kindly, gentle, or harmless.

Q78. Select the antonym of: **HOSTILE**
  1. Friendly
  2. Aggressive
  3. Antagonistic
  4. Unfavorable

Answer: (A) Friendly

'Hostile' means unfriendly, so 'Friendly' is its antonym.

Q79. Identify the segment containing a grammatical error: *One of the boys are missing from the class.*
  1. are missing
  2. One of the boys
  3. from the class
  4. No error

Answer: (A) are missing

'One of the...' takes a singular verb, so 'is missing' should be used.

Q80. Fill in the blank: *He is addicted ___ video games.*
  1. to
  2. with
  3. for
  4. at

Answer: (A) to

The correct preposition phrase is 'addicted to'.

Q81. Convert to Passive Voice: *She cleans the room every day.*
  1. The room is cleaned by her every day.
  2. The room was cleaned by her every day.
  3. The room is being cleaned by her every day.
  4. The room has been cleaned by her every day.

Answer: (A) The room is cleaned by her every day.

Simple present active changes to 'is/are + past participle' in passive.

Q82. Convert to Indirect Speech: *She said, 'I have finished my homework.'*
  1. She said that she had finished her homework.
  2. She said that she finished her homework.
  3. She said that she has finished her homework.
  4. She says that she had finished her homework.

Answer: (A) She said that she had finished her homework.

Present perfect tense changes to past perfect tense in reported speech.

Q83. One word substitution: *A person who looks at the bright side of things*
  1. Optimist
  2. Pessimist
  3. Atheist
  4. Altruist

Answer: (A) Optimist

An 'optimist' is someone hopeful and confident about the future.

Q84. Select the meaning of the idiom: **Burn the midnight oil**
  1. Work late into the night
  2. Waste energy
  3. Cause a fire hazard
  4. Wake up early in the morning

Answer: (A) Work late into the night

'Burn the midnight oil' means to study or work late into the night.

Q85. Select the correctly spelt word:
  1. Maintenance
  2. Maintainance
  3. Maintenence
  4. Mentenance

Answer: (A) Maintenance

'Maintenance' is the correct spelling.

Q86. Fill in the blank: *Neither Rohit nor his friends ___ present yesterday.*
  1. were
  2. was
  3. are
  4. is

Answer: (A) were

With 'neither... nor', the verb agrees with the closer subject ('friends' -> plural -> 'were').

Q87. Select the synonym of: **FUTILE**
  1. Useless
  2. Fruitful
  3. Effective
  4. Important

Answer: (A) Useless

'Futile' means pointlessness or producing no useful result.

Q88. Select the antonym of: **ARROGANT**
  1. Humble
  2. Proud
  3. Haughty
  4. Conceited

Answer: (A) Humble

'Arrogant' means feeling superior, so 'Humble' is the antonym.

Q89. Identify the error: *The scenery of the Himalayas are breathtaking.*
  1. are breathtaking
  2. The scenery
  3. of the Himalayas
  4. No error

Answer: (A) are breathtaking

'Scenery' is an uncountable noun requiring a singular verb ('is breathtaking').

Q90. Sentence Improvement: *He is superior than his colleague.*
  1. superior to his colleague
  2. more superior than his colleague
  3. superior from his colleague
  4. no improvement

Answer: (A) superior to his colleague

Adjectives ending in '-ior' like superior, junior, senior take 'to' instead of 'than'.

Q91. Rearrange the sentence: P: to complete the project / Q: he worked day and night / R: on time / S: in order
  1. Q-S-P-R
  2. P-Q-R-S
  3. S-P-Q-R
  4. R-Q-P-S

Answer: (A) Q-S-P-R

Logical sequence: Q ('he worked day and night') S ('in order') P ('to complete the project') R ('on time').

Q92. Fill in the article: *Copper is ___ useful metal.*
  1. a
  2. an
  3. the
  4. no article

Answer: (A) a

'Useful' starts with a consonant sound ('yu'), so 'a' is used.

Q93. Select the meaning of: **PRUDENT**
  1. Wise and careful
  2. Reckless
  3. Foolish
  4. Wasteful

Answer: (A) Wise and careful

'Prudent' means showing care and thought for the future; wise.

Q94. Select the correctly spelt word:
  1. Bureaucracy
  2. Beureaucracy
  3. Bureaucracy
  4. Bureacracy

Answer: (A) Bureaucracy

'Bureaucracy' is the correct spelling.

Q95. Fill in the blank: *I have not seen him ___ last Monday.*
  1. since
  2. for
  3. from
  4. by

Answer: (A) since

'Since' denotes a specific point of time in the past.

Q96. Select the antonym of: **GENUINE**
  1. Fake
  2. Authentic
  3. Real
  4. Original

Answer: (A) Fake

'Genuine' means real; its opposite is 'Fake'.

Q97. Select the synonym of: **LUCID**
  1. Clear
  2. Confusing
  3. Vague
  4. Dark

Answer: (A) Clear

'Lucid' means expressed clearly or easy to understand.

Q98. Identify the error: *She plays violin very well.*
  1. plays violin
  2. She
  3. very well
  4. No error

Answer: (A) plays violin

Musical instruments require the article 'the' before them: 'plays the violin'.

Q99. Convert to Passive Voice: *Who wrote this book?*
  1. By whom was this book written?
  2. By whom is this book written?
  3. Who was written this book?
  4. By whom this book was written?

Answer: (A) By whom was this book written?

'Who' changes to 'By whom', and past tense uses 'was + past participle'.

Q100. Select the meaning of the idiom: **To hit the nail on the head**
  1. To say or do something exactly right
  2. To injure oneself while working
  3. To construct something strong
  4. To make a big mistake

Answer: (A) To say or do something exactly right

The idiom means to describe or identify something with complete accuracy.