SSC Non-Teaching Staff Exam Question Paper with Answer Key & Solutions 2026

SSC Non-Teaching Staff Exam Question Paper with Answer Key & Solutions 2026

SSC Non-Teaching Staff Exam Question Paper with Answer Key & Solutions 2026

1st SLST (NTS), 2025 for the post Group C

1. What is the legal marriageable age for women in India currently?
(A) 15
(B) 18
(C) 21
(D) 25
The correct answer is (B) 18.
Explanation:
According to the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, the legal minimum age for marriage in India is:
18 years for women
21 years for men

2.To find 5% of ₹4.20:
Convert ₹4.20 into paise
₹1 = 100 paise
So, ₹4.20 = 420 paise

Find 5% of 420
$$5\% = \frac{5}{100}$$5%=1005​ $$\frac{5}{100} \times 420 = 21$$1005​×420=21 So, 5% of 420 paise = 21 paise
Final Answer:
(C) 21 Paise

3. Who has the primary responsibility for conducting the Social Audit under the MGNREGA scheme?
(A) Panchayat Pradhan
(B) B.D.O.
(C) Gram Sabha
(D) District Magistrate
The correct answer is: (C) Gram Sabha

4. A is D’s brother. D is P’s father and C are sisters. What is the relationship between A and C?
(A) Father–Daughter
(B) Aunt–Niece
(C) Brother–Sister
(D) Uncle–Niece
Step-by-step Analysis:
A is D’s brother
→ A and D are siblings.
D is P’s father
→ P is D’s child.
Since D is male (father), P is his son or daughter.
The question implies that C and P are sisters.
→ So C is also D’s daughter.
Therefore:
D is the father of C.
A is D’s brother.
So A is the uncle of C.
Thus, the relationship between A and C is:
Uncle – Niece
Correct Answer:
(D) Uncle–Niece
5. Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution”?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) B. R. Ambedkar
(C) Jawaharlal Nehru
(D) Rajendra Prasad

Detailed Answer in English
The correct answer is: (B) B. R. Ambedkar
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly. He played the most important role in drafting and framing the Constitution of India.
He is called the “Father of the Indian Constitution” because:
He led the Drafting Committee.
He shaped the structure and principles of the Constitution.
He ensured provisions for equality, fundamental rights, and social justice.

Correct Answer: (B) B. R. Ambedkar

6.In which sport did Neeraj Chopra win an Olympic Gold Medal?

Ans-Javelin Throw

7. The Permanent Settlement was introduced by?
(A) Lord Wellesley
(B) Lord Cornwallis
(C) Lord Dalhousie
(D) Lord William Bentinck


The correct answer is: (B) Lord Cornwallis
Explanation:
The Permanent Settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis, who was the Governor-General of Bengal.
It is also known as the Zamindari System.
Key Features:
The land revenue was fixed permanently.
Zamindars were recognized as landowners.
Zamindars had to pay a fixed amount of revenue to the British government.
If they failed to pay revenue on time, their land could be auctioned.
Why was it introduced?
To ensure a stable and regular income for the British East India Company.
To create a loyal class of Zamindars.
Why others are incorrect?
Lord Wellesley – Known for Subsidiary Alliance.
Lord Dalhousie – Known for Doctrine of Lapse.
Lord William Bentinck – Known for abolition of Sati.
Correct Answer: (B) Lord Cornwallis

8. Which proposal of NEP 2020 has not been accepted by the West Bengal government?

The West Bengal government has not accepted certain major proposals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as part of its own State Education Policy. One of the key proposals it has rejected is the new school education structure of 5+3+3+4 years recommended in NEP 2020.
Explanation:
NEP 2020 proposes a restructuring of school education from the existing 10+2 system to a 5+3+3+4 model, which includes:
5 years of foundational learning (including early childhood),
3 years of preparatory stage,
3 years of middle stage,
4 years of secondary stage.
West Bengal government disagrees with this model, saying it prefers to retain its existing system (5+4+2+2), which it believes better suits its educational needs and infrastructure.
As a result, West Bengal has developed its own State Education Policy (SEP) that declines the 5+3+3+4 structure and maintains its traditional schooling pattern instead.
Answer in simple terms: The West Bengal government has not accepted the 5+3+3+4 school education structure proposed in NEP 2020.

9. The old man was very benevolent. What does ‘benevolent’ mean in the above sentence?
(A) Poor
(B) Careful
(C) Rich
(D) Kind

Correct Answer: (D) Kind


10. The value of
4 + 0.4 + 0.04 + 4 + 4.04 + 4 + 4.44 + 4 + 44.44 = ?
(A) 100.72
(B) 101.72
(C) 102.72
(D) 103.72

Final Answer(B) 101.72


11. The mean proportion between 9 and 16 is —
(A) 8
(B) 12
(C) 16
(D) 24

The mean proportion between two numbers is the geometric mean.
Formula:
If the mean proportional between a and b is x, then:
$$a : x = x : b$$a:x=x:b This means:
$$x^2 = ab$$
Step 1: Apply formula
$$x^2 = 9 \times 16$$x2=9×16 $$x^2 = 144$$x2=144 $$x = \sqrt{144}$$x=144​ $$x = 12$$x=12
Final Answer:
(B) 12

Shortcut Trick (Very Important for Exams)
Mean proportion = √(product of numbers)
$$\sqrt{9 \times 16} = \sqrt{144} = 12$$9×16​=144​=12

12. Which new portal and scheme was launched by the West Bengal Government for Migrant Workers in 2025?
(A) Karmasathi
(B) Shramashree
(C) Banglar Panjika
(D) Gathidhara


The correct answer is: (B) Shramashree

Karmasathi – Employment generation scheme.
Banglar Panjika – Not related to migrant welfare.
Gathidhara – Loan scheme for transport sector.
Correct Answer: (B) Shramashree


13. Find the odd one among the following numbers:
8, 64, 80, 216
(A) 8
(B) 64
(C) 80
(D) 216


Let us examine each number:
8 = $2^3$23
64 = $4^3$43
216 = $6^3$63
All three are perfect cubes.
But,
80 is not a perfect cube.
Therefore, the number which is different from the others is:
80
Correct Answer:
(C) 80


14. The ratio of Cost Price and Selling Price is 5 : 16. The profit percentage is —
(A) 200%
(B) 180%
(C) 210%
(D) 220%

Given:
Cost Price (CP) : Selling Price (SP) = 5 : 16
Step 1: Assume values
Let
CP = 5x
SP = 16x

Step 2: Find Profit
Profit = SP − CP
$$= 16x – 5x$$=16x−5x $$= 11x$$=11x
Step 3: Profit Percentage
$$= \frac{11x}{5x} \times 100$$=5x11x​×100 $$= \frac{11}{5} \times 100$$=511​×100 $$= 220\%$$=220%
Final Answer:
(D) 220%

Shortcut Trick (Exam Friendly)
Profit ratio = 16 − 5 = 11
Profit % = (11 / 5) × 100 = 220%


15. The code SACHIN is TBDDJO, then the code of KAPIL will be —
(A) LBJQM
(B) LJBQM
(C) LBQJM
(D) LBQJM


SACHIN → TBDDJO
Let us observe the pattern letter by letter.
S → T (+1)
A → B (+1)
C → D (+1)
H → D (Not +1 normally; so something different)
I → J (+1)
N → O (+1)
Looking carefully, it seems:
Each letter is shifted +1 alphabet forward, but in the middle there is a slight rearrangement or printing variation.
Now apply simple +1 rule to KAPIL:
K → L
A → B
P → Q
I → J
L → M
So,
KAPIL → LBQJM

Final Answer:
(C) LBQJM


16. For what integer value of * the number 56*723 will be divisible by 9?
(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 6
(D) 7

To check divisibility by 9, we use the rule:
A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 9.


Final Answer:
(A) 4

17. If MAN = 123 and COW = 456, then WOMAN = ?
(A) 56123
(B) 56321
(C) 65123
(D) 65321

We are given:
MAN = 123
COW = 456
This means each letter corresponds to a digit based on its position in the word.
From MAN = 123
M → 1
A → 2
N → 3
From COW = 456
C → 4
O → 5
W → 6
Now we need to find WOMAN.
Break WOMAN into letters:
W O M A N
Substitute their values:
W → 6
O → 5
M → 1
A → 2
N → 3
So,
WOMAN = 65123

Final Answer:
(C) 65123


18. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the President declare a ‘Financial Emergency’?
(A) Article 352
(B) Article 356
(C) Article 360
(D) Article 370

The correct answer is: (C) Article 360
Explanation:
The Indian Constitution provides three types of Emergency:
National Emergency – Article 352
President’s Rule (State Emergency) – Article 356
Financial Emergency – Article 360
Under Article 360, the President can declare a Financial Emergency if:
The financial stability or credit of India (or any part of it) is threatened.
Effects of Financial Emergency:
The President can reduce salaries of government employees.
Financial decisions of States may be controlled by the Centre.
Money Bills of States may require Presidential approval.
correct answer is:
(C) Article 360


19. The product of two decimal numbers is 261.36. If one number is 17.6, the other number will be —
(A) 18.45
(B) 12.85
(C) 14.58
(D) 14.85


Final Answer:
(D) 14.85

Shortcut Method (Exam Friendly)
Since 17.6 is close to 18,
261.36 ÷ 17.6 ≈ 15
Check options — 14.85 fits perfectly.


20. The simple interest on a sum of money at 5% per annum for 3 years is ₹ 300. The principal is —
(A) ₹ 1,000
(B) ₹ 1,500
(C) ₹ 2,000
(D) ₹ 2,500


We use the formula of Simple Interest:
$$SI = \frac{P \times R \times T}{100}$$SI=100P×R×T​ Where:
SI = Simple Interest
P = Principal
R = Rate of interest
T = Time

Step 1: Substitute the values
$$300 = \frac{P \times 5 \times 3}{100}$$300=100P×5×3​ $$300 = \frac{15P}{100}$$300=10015P​
Step 2: Solve
$$300 = 0.15P$$300=0.15P $$P = \frac{300}{0.15}$$P=0.15300​ $$P = 2000$$P=2000
Final Answer:
(C) ₹ 2,000

Shortcut Trick (Very Important for Exam)
At 5% for 3 years:
Total interest % = 5 × 3 = 15%
So,
15% of Principal = 300
$$P = \frac{300 \times 100}{15}$$P=15300×100​ $$= 2000$$=2000

21. Find the correct spelling from the following options:
(A) Intelegent
(B) Intelligent
(C) Intiligent
(D) Intellegent


(B) Intelligent


22. ‘A’ is 16th from left in a row but 10th from right. Number of members in that row is —
(A) 27
(B) 26
(C) 25
(D) 24


When a person’s position from left and right is given, total number of persons is calculated by:
$$\text{Total} = (\text{Position from left}) + (\text{Position from right}) – 1$$Total=(Position from left)+(Position from right)−1
Step 1: Substitute the values
Position from left = 16
Position from right = 10
$$Total = 16 + 10 – 1$$Total=16+10−1 $$= 25$$=25
Final Answer:
(C) 25

23. What is the plural of ‘Goose’?
(A) Gooses
(B) Geeses
(C) Goosis
(D) Geese


The correct plural of “Goose” is “Geese.”
Explanation:
“Goose” is an irregular noun.

Final Answer:(D) Geese

24. Fill in the blank in the following sentence with the appropriate word from the given options:
“He is so ______ that he makes decisions wisely.”
(A) quiet
(B) educated
(C) brave
(D) coward

(B) educated

25. Full form of ATP is —
(A) Adenosine Triple Phosphate
(B) Adenosine Tetra Phosphate
(C) Adenosine Tris Phosphate
(D) Adenosine Tri Phosphate

Answer:
(D) Adenosine Tri Phosphate


26. The L.C.M. of 15 hours, 36 minutes and 6 hours 16 minutes is —
(A) 72 hours 12 minutes
(B) 73 hours 12 minutes
(C) 743 hours 12 minutes
(D) 753 hours 12 minutes


Step 1: Convert everything into minutes
1 hour = 60 minutes
15 hours = 15 × 60 = 900 minutes
36 minutes = 36 minutes
So,
15 hours 36 minutes = 900 + 36 = 936 minutes
Now,
6 hours = 6 × 60 = 360 minutes
16 minutes = 16
So,
6 hours 16 minutes = 360 + 16 = 376 minutes

Step 2: Find LCM of 936 and 376
Prime factorization:
936 = 2³ × 3² × 13
376 = 2³ × 47
LCM = 2³ × 3² × 13 × 47
= 8 × 9 × 13 × 47
= 43992 minutes

Step 3: Convert back to hours and minutes
43992 ÷ 60
= 733 hours 12 minutes

Final Answer:
(B) 733 hours 12 minutes

27. By what greatest number must 135 and 281 be divided so as to leave the remainders 5 and 1 respectively?
(A) 5
(B) 10
(C) 15
(D) 20


If a number divides 135 and 281 leaving remainders 5 and 1 respectively, then:
That number must exactly divide:
$$135 – 5 = 130$$135−5=130 $$281 – 1 = 280$$281−1=280 So we need to find:
HCF (GCD) of 130 and 280

Step 1: Find HCF
130 = 2 × 5 × 13
280 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 7
Common factors:
2 × 5 = 10
So,
HCF = 10

Final Answer:
(B) 10


28. The average of 5, 0, 6 1/4 and 8 3/4 is —
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6


We need to find the average of:
5, 0, 6¼, 8¾

Step 1: Convert mixed fractions to improper fractions
6¼ = 25/4
8¾ = 35/4
Now write all numbers:
5 = 20/4
0 = 0/4
6¼ = 25/4
8¾ = 35/4

Step 2: Add them
$$\frac{20}{4} + \frac{0}{4} + \frac{25}{4} + \frac{35}{4}$$420​+40​+425​+435​ $$= \frac{80}{4}$$=480​ $$= 20$$=20
Step 3: Find average
There are 4 numbers.
$$\text{Average} = \frac{20}{4} = 5$$Average=420​=5
Final Answer:
(C) 5


29. World Environment Day is observed on —
(A) 22nd January
(B) 5th June
(C) 7th April
(D) 5th July


(B) 5th June

30. The greatest five-digit square number is —
(A) 99856
(B) 99865
(C) 99665
(D) 99685


We need the largest perfect square having five digits.
Step 1: Largest five-digit number
The largest five-digit number is:
$$99999$$99999 Now find the largest integer whose square is less than 99999.
$$\sqrt{99999} \approx 316$$99999​≈316 (Because $316^2 = 99856$3162=99856)

Step 2: Check squares
$$316^2 = 99856$$3162=99856 $$317^2 = 100489$$3172=100489 Since 317² is six-digit, it exceeds 99999.
Therefore, the greatest five-digit square number is:
99856

Final Answer:
(A) 99856


31. In what time will ₹ 5,000 amount to ₹ 6,100 at 5½% simple interest per annum?
(A) 4 years
(B) 5 years
(C) 6 years
(D) 7 years


Step 1: Find the Simple Interest (SI)
Amount (A) = ₹ 6,100
Principal (P) = ₹ 5,000
$$SI = A – P$$SI=A−P $$SI = 6100 – 5000 = 1100$$SI=6100−5000=1100
Step 2: Use the Simple Interest Formula
$$SI = \frac{P \times R \times T}{100}$$SI=100P×R×T​ Given:
R = 5½% = 5.5%
$$1100 = \frac{5000 \times 5.5 \times T}{100}$$1100=1005000×5.5×T​
Step 3: Simplify
$$1100 = \frac{5000 \times 5.5}{100} \times T$$1100=1005000×5.5​×T $$1100 = 275T$$1100=275T $$T = \frac{1100}{275}$$T=2751100​ $$T = 4$$T=4
Final Answer:
(A) 4 years


32. How many leap years are there between 1890 and 1909?
(A) 6
(B) 5
(C) 4
(D) 3

A leap year occurs:
Every year divisible by 4
But century years must be divisible by 400
Now check years between 1890 and 1909.
Leap years in this range:
1892 ✅
1896 ✅
1900 ❌ (Not a leap year because 1900 is divisible by 100 but not by 400)
1904 ✅
1908 ✅
So total leap years:
1892
1896
1904
1908
Total = 4 leap years

Final Answer:
(C) 4


33. The POSH Act (2013) deals with which issue?
(A) Child Marriage
(B) Sexual Harassment at Workplace
(C) Domestic Violence
(D) Dowry

(B) Sexual Harassment at Workplace
Explanation:
The POSH Act, 2013 stands for:
Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013


34. The Law in which the Right to Education for all was first recognised is —
(A) Right to Education Act
(B) Article 45 of the Indian Constitution
(C) Child Rights Act
(D) Human Rights Act


(B) Article 45 of the Indian Constitution
Explanation:
The Right to Education was first mentioned in the Indian Constitution under Article 45 (Directive Principles of State Policy).
Originally, Article 45 stated that:
The State shall endeavour to provide free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14 years.
Later, through the 86th Constitutional Amendment (2002), education became a Fundamental Right under Article 21A.
After that, the Right to Education Act, 2009 was enacted.
But since the question asks where it was first recognised, the answer is:
Article 45

35. The time taken to cover a distance of 360 km by a train moving at 20 metres/sec is —
(A) 18 hours
(B) 12 hours
(C) 5 hours
(D) 6 hours

Step 1: Convert speed into km/hour
Given speed = 20 metres/sec
We know:
$$1 \text{ m/s} = 3.6 \text{ km/h}$$1 m/s=3.6 km/h So,
$$20 \times 3.6 = 72 \text{ km/h}$$20×3.6=72 km/h
Step 2: Use Time formula
$$\text{Time} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}$$Time=SpeedDistance​ $$= \frac{360}{72}$$=72360​ $$= 5 \text{ hours}$$=5 hours
Final Answer:
(C) 5 hours


36. The author of the novel ‘Shesher Kobita’ is —
(A) Rabindranath Tagore
(B) Madhusudan Dutta
(C) Sunil Chattopadhyay
(D) Joy Goswami

(A) Rabindranath Tagore

37. From which state did the classical dance form Bharatanatyam originate?
(A) Odisha
(B) Kerala
(C) Assam
(D) Tamil Nadu


(D) Tamil Nadu
38. Speed of a car is 90 km/hr. Change it into metre/sec.
(A) 10 metre/sec
(B) 15 metre/sec
(C) 20 metre/sec
(D) 25 metre/sec


Step 1: Use conversion formul
$$1 \text{ km/hr} = \frac{5}{18} \text{ m/sec}$$1 km/hr=185​ m/sec
Step 2: Convert 90 km/hr
$$90 \times \frac{5}{18}$$90×185​ $$= 5 \times 5$$=5×5 $$= 25 \text{ m/sec}$$=25 m/sec
Final Answer:
(D) 25 metre/sec


39. The value of 99
100
×
99
\frac{99}{100} \times 9910099​×99 is —
(A) 99 $\frac{1}{100}$
(B) 99 $\frac{99}{100}$​
(C) 98 $\frac{1}{100}$​
(D) 98 $\frac{99}{100}$​

We need to calculate:
$$\frac{99}{100} \times 99$$10099​×99
Step 1: Multiply
$$= \frac{99 \times 99}{100}$$=10099×99​ $$= \frac{9801}{100}$$=1009801​
Step 2: Convert into mixed fraction
$$9801 \div 100 = 98 \frac{1}{100}$$

40. Fill in the blank in the following sentence with a suitable word from the given options.
Suresh is ______ tallest boy in the class.
(A) a
(B) one
(C) the
(D) no

The correct answer is:
(C) the
Explanation:
We use “the” before superlative adjectives like:
tallest
biggest
smartest
fastest
Since “tallest” is a superlative degree adjective, it must be preceded by “the.”
Correct sentence:
Suresh is the tallest boy in the class.



41. If the value of 7
15
\frac{7}{15}157​ of a property be ₹ 4,340, then the value of whole property will be —
(A) ₹ 10,540
(B) ₹ 12,540
(C) ₹ 14,300
(D) ₹ 9,300

$$\frac{7}{15} \text{ of property} = 4340$$157​ of property=4340 Let the total property value be = $x$x

Step 1: Form equation
$$\frac{7}{15} x = 4340$$157​x=4340
Step 2: Solve for $x$x
$$x = 4340 \times \frac{15}{7}$$x=4340×715​ $$x = 620 \times 15$$x=620×15 $$x = 9300$$x=9300
Final Answer:
(D) ₹ 9,300


42. If P : Q = 3 : 8 and Q : R = 6 : 7, then the value of P : Q : R will be —
(A) 9 : 12 : 14
(B) 6 : 15 : 28
(C) 9 : 15 : 28
(D) 9 : 24 : 28

Given:
P : Q = 3 : 8
Q : R = 6 : 7

Step 1: Make Q equal in both ratios
We have:
P : Q = 3 : 8
Q : R = 6 : 7
LCM of 8 and 6 = 24

Step 2: Convert both ratios so that Q becomes 24
Multiply first ratio by 3:
P : Q = 9 : 24
Multiply second ratio by 4:
Q : R = 24 : 28

Step 3: Combine
P : Q : R = 9 : 24 : 28

Final Answer:
(D) 9 : 24 : 28


43. Find the odd one among the following numbers: 8, 64, 80, 216
(A) 8
(B) 80
(C) 64
(D) 216

Let us examine the numbers:
8 = $2^3$23 → Perfect cube
64 = $4^3$43 → Perfect cube
216 = $6^3$63 → Perfect cube
But,
80 is not a perfect cube
Therefore, 80 is different from the others.

Final Answer:
(B) 80


44. Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution”?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
(C) Jawaharlal Nehru
(D) Sardar Patel
The correct answer is:
(B) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

45. The square root of the square of 9 is —
(A) 9
(B) 3
(C) 81
(D) 27

$$\sqrt{9^2}$$
Step 1: Square of 9
$$9^2 = 81$$92=81
Step 2: Square root of 81
$$\sqrt{81} = 9$$81​=9 (Note: The principal square root is taken as positive.)

Final Answer:
(A) 9
46. An interrogative sentence ends with —
(A) a full stop
(B) a quotation mark
(C) a comma
(D) a question mark


(D) a question mark

47. Simplify: 4 ÷ 8 ÷ 4 × 4
(A) 1/8
(B) 1/4
(C) 1/2
(D) 1

Detailed Answer in English
We solve according to BODMAS rule (Division and Multiplication from left to right).
Expression:
$$4 ÷ 8 ÷ 4 × 4$$4÷8÷4×4
Step 1: Divide 4 by 8
$$4 ÷ 8 = \frac{1}{2}$$4÷8=21​
Step 2: Divide by 4
$$\frac{1}{2} ÷ 4 = \frac{1}{8}$$21​÷4=81​
Step 3: Multiply by 4
$$\frac{1}{8} × 4 = \frac{4}{8}$$81​×4=84​ $$= \frac{1}{2}$$=21​
Final Answer:
(C) 1
49. 0.25 × 0.04 = ?
(A) 0.001
(B) 0.01
(C) 0.1
(D) 0.0001


Step 1: Convert decimals to fractions
$$0.25 = \frac{25}{100}$$0.25=10025​ $$0.04 = \frac{4}{100}$$0.04=1004​
Step 2: Multiply
$$\frac{25}{100} \times \frac{4}{100}$$10025​×1004​ $$= \frac{100}{10000}$$=10000100​ $$= \frac{1}{100}$$=1001​ $$= 0.01$$=0.01
Final Answer:
(B) 0.01


50. The integer ratio of 1 : 1/2 : 1/3 is —
(A) 2 : 3 : 6
(B) 2 : 1 : 3
(C) 6 : 3 : 2
(D) 3 : 2 : 1


We are given the ratio:
$$1 : \frac{1}{2} : \frac{1}{3}$$1:21​:31​
Step 1: Convert into integers
To remove fractions, take the LCM of denominators 2 and 3.
LCM(2, 3) = 6
Multiply each term by 6:
$$1 \times 6 = 6$$1×6=6 $$\frac{1}{2} \times 6 = 3$$21​×6=3 $$\frac{1}{3} \times 6 = 2$$31​×6=2
Step 2: Final integer ratio
$$6 : 3 : 2$$6:3:2
Final Answer:
(C) 6 : 3 : 2



51. Complete the above box by a suitable number.
Given Box:

4 9 6
8 ? 4
4 16 16

Options:
(A) 2
(B) 4
(C) 6
(D) 8

Look at the pattern column-wise.
First Column:
4
8
4
Here,
Middle number = 4 + 4 = 8
So pattern:
Middle = Top + Bottom

Third Column:
6
4
16
Check:
6 + 10 ≠ 4 (so try multiplication pattern)
Notice:
Top × Middle = Bottom
6 × 4 = 24 ❌
So check row-wise pattern instead.

Row-wise Pattern
Row 1:
4 × 9 = 36
6 × 6 = 36
Row 3:
4 × 16 = 64
16 × 4 = 64
So pattern is:
First × Middle = (Third)²
Check Row 2:
8 × ? should match pattern
We observe middle numbers follow square pattern:
9 = 3²
? = ?
16 = 4²
So sequence:
3², ?, 4²
Between 9 and 16, natural square is:
4² = 16
But already used. So check sum pattern:
Column 2:
9
?
16
Pattern:
9 + 7 = 16
So middle must be 4
(Also symmetric pattern shows 4 fits logically.)

Final Answer:
(B) 4

52. CTRL + C shortcut key is used for which function?
(A) Cut
(B) Undo
(C) Copy
(D) Paste

(C) Copy
Explanation:
In computers:
CTRL + C → Copy
CTRL + X → Cut
CTRL + V → Paste
CTRL + Z → Undo
So, CTRL + C is used to copy selected text or files.

Final Answer:
(C) Copy

53. The Bhopal Gas Tragedy was caused by —
(A) Methyl Isocyanate
(B) Methyl Cyanide
(C) Methyl Bromide
(D) Methyl Carbonate


answer is:
(A) Methyl Isocyanate
Explanation:
The Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred on 2–3 December 1984 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
It was caused by the leakage of Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) gas from the Union Carbide pesticide plant.
Thousands of people died.
It is considered one of the worst industrial disasters in the world.
Other options are incorrect because those gases were not responsible for the disaster.

Final Answer:
(A) Methyl Isocyanate


54. Kamal talks very fast.
In the above sentence, ‘fast’ is a/an —
(A) Object
(B) Subject
(C) Adjective
(D) Adverb

(D) Adverb
Explanation:
Sentence:
Kamal talks very fast.
“Kamal” → Subject
“talks” → Verb
“fast” → Describes how Kamal talks
Since “fast” describes the verb (talks), it is an adverb.
Adverbs answer the question How?
How does Kamal talk? → Fast

Final Answer:
(D) Adverb




55. From the given options, choose the word similar in meaning to the word ‘Divided’.
(A) Dignified
(B) Separated
(C) Joined
(D) Unified

The correct answer is:
(B) Separated

56. 15 men can do a piece of work in 8 days. In how many days will 12 men do the same work?
(A) 12 days
(B) 15 days
(C) 18 days
(D) 10 days


This is a work and time problem.
Work is constant.
$$\text{Men} \times \text{Days} = Constant$$Men×Days=Constant
Step 1: Calculate total work
$$15 \times 8 = 120$$15×8=120 Total work = 120 man-days

Step 2: Find required days for 12 men
$$12 \times x = 120$$12×x=120 $$x = \frac{120}{12}$$x=10
57. Who is known as the ‘Little Master’ in cricket?
(A) Virat Kohli
(B) Sunil Gavaskar
(C) M. S. Dhoni
(D) Rohit Sharma


(B) Sunil Gavaskar


59. Find the next number: 3, 4, 6, 9, ____
(A) 14
(B) 13
(C) 12
(D) 11


Let us find the pattern.
Sequence:
3, 4, 6, 9, ___
Find differences:
4 − 3 = 1
6 − 4 = 2
9 − 6 = 3
The differences are increasing by 1:
1, 2, 3, …
So the next difference should be:
4
Now add 4 to the last number:
9 + 4 = 13

Final Answer:
(B) 13

60. Choose the most appropriate antonym of the word ‘Modern’.
(A) Last
(B) Recent
(C) Ancient
(D) Current



(C) Ancient