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Q.101 Medium General Intelligence
If 3 × 4 = 21, 5 × 6 = 55, then 7 × 8 = ?
A 105
B 112
C 119
D 126
Correct Answer:  A. 105
EXPLANATION

Pattern: 3×4 = 3×4 + 3+4+2 = 12+9 = 21. 5×6 = 5×6 + 5+6+4 = 30+25 = 55. 7×8 = 7×8 + 7+8+6 = 56+49 = 105

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Q.102 Medium General Intelligence
A man is facing North. He turns 90° clockwise, then 45° counter-clockwise. Which direction is he facing now?
A North-East
B East
C South-East
D North
Correct Answer:  A. North-East
EXPLANATION

Starting North: 90° clockwise = East. Then 45° counter-clockwise from East = North-East.

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Q.103 Medium General Intelligence
If mirror image of 'PQRS' is 'SRQP', then mirror image of 'HOPE' is?
A EPOH
B PEOH
C EHOP
D OPEH
Correct Answer:  A. EPOH
EXPLANATION

Mirror image reverses the order of letters. HOPE becomes EPOH when mirrored.

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In the passage: 'The research was groundbreaking; it revolutionized the field.' The semicolon is used to:
A List items in a series
B Connect two independent clauses with a close relationship
C Introduce a quotation
D Separate introductory phrases
Correct Answer:  B. Connect two independent clauses with a close relationship
EXPLANATION

A semicolon connects two independent clauses that have a strong logical relationship. Here, both clauses are complete sentences with connected ideas.

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Which word is the closest synonym for 'Perfunctory'?
A Meticulous
B Superficial
C Comprehensive
D Deliberate
Correct Answer:  B. Superficial
EXPLANATION

Perfunctory means done routinely without care or interest. Superficial means lacking depth, which aligns with this meaning.

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Identify the sentence with incorrect pronoun reference:
A When the manager called the employee, he explained the new policy.
B The company revised its policies to improve efficiency.
C After Maria finished her presentation, she received applause.
D The students submitted their assignments on time.
Correct Answer:  A. When the manager called the employee, he explained the new policy.
EXPLANATION

In option A, 'he' is ambiguous—it's unclear whether it refers to the manager or the employee, creating an unclear pronoun reference.

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Choose the word that best completes the analogy: Ephemeral : Permanent :: _____ : Eloquent
A Taciturn
B Verbose
C Articulate
D Fluent
Correct Answer:  A. Taciturn
EXPLANATION

Ephemeral is opposite to Permanent. Taciturn (silent/reserved) is opposite to Eloquent (expressive). The relationship is antonymous.

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In the sentence 'The committee have decided to postpone the meeting', identify the grammatical error.
A Incorrect subject-verb agreement; 'have' should be 'has'
B Incorrect use of 'postpone'; should be 'defer'
C No error; 'have' is correct when treating committee as plural
D Incorrect article usage before 'meeting'
Correct Answer:  C. No error; 'have' is correct when treating committee as plural
EXPLANATION

In British English, collective nouns like 'committee' can take plural verbs. In American English, 'has' is standard. However, 'have' is not incorrect in British usage, making C the best answer for SSC context.

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Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Vindicate':
A To criticize harshly
B To clear from blame or suspicion
C To take revenge
D To make angry
Correct Answer:  B. To clear from blame or suspicion
EXPLANATION

Vindicate means to clear someone of blame or suspicion, or to prove them right. It's about exoneration.

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Select the sentence with proper conditional structure:
A If you will study hard, you will pass the exam.
B If you studied hard, you would pass the exam.
C If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
D If you had studied hard, you will pass the exam.
Correct Answer:  C. If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
EXPLANATION

First conditional uses 'if + present simple, will + verb'. This is the correct structure for likely future events.

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