SSC CGL Tier I - 26th July 2023 Shift 4
SSC 2023 Previous Year
3 hDuration
200Total Marks
100Questions
4Sections
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Paper Structure
General Intelligence And Reasoning
General Intelligence And Reasoning
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'A + B' means 'A is the brother of B'.
'A - B' means 'A is the mother of B'.
'A × B means 'A is the husband of B'.
'A ÷ B means 'A is the sister of B'.
If P ÷ Q - R + S - K × L, then which of the following statements is correct?.
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'Fair' is related to 'Righteous' in the same way as 'Cunning' is related to '__________'.
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Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words should be treated as meaningful Hindi words and should not be associated with each other on the basis of number of letters/number of consonants/number of vowels in the word.
Fountain Pen ∶ Waterman ∶∶ Telescope ∶ ?
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Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at the right side of the figure.
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Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
2, 6, 9, 27, 30, 90, ?
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Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given sets.
(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)
(15, 23, 31)
(33, 41, 49)
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Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.
1. Dither
2. Defiance
3. Dramatic
4. Dedicated
5. Differentiate
6. Diabolical
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Three of the following letter-clusters are alike in some manner and hence form a group. Which letter-cluster does not belong to that group?
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In a certain code language, 'PEN' is coded as 9 and 'PAPER' is coded as 25 . How will 'CHAPTER' be coded in the same language?
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Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
WTDH, URGK, SPJN, ?, OLPT
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In a certain code language, 'APRIL' is coded as 'CSTLN" and 'MARCH' is coded as "ODTFJ". How will 'JUNE' be coded in that language?
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Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.
Reptiles, Alligators, Animals
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Select the set in which the numbers are NOT related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/substracting/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.)
(5, 13, 16)
(4, 11, 14)
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Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(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)
(7, 65)
(11, 145)
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If '+' means 'subtraction', '-' means 'multiplication', '÷' means 'addition' and '×' means 'division', then what is the value of the following expression?
26 - 13 + 144 × 18 ÷ 81
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Which of the following interchanges of signs would make the given equation correct?
50 - 25 ÷ 5 × 3 + 6 = 59
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The second number in the given number-pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) is/are followed in all the number-pairs except one. Find that odd number-pair.
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Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(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)
(60, 15, 40)
(100, 50, 20)
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Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes.
Fairies, Mythical creatures, Unicorns
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Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the given pattern.
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Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.
L _ N N N _ _ M N N N N _ M N N N _
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Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question
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Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
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The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown below. Choose the figure that would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.
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Select the option figure which is embedded in the given figure (rotation is NOT allowed).
English Comprehension
English Comprehension
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
I really don't want __to pour cold water on__ your theory but it cannot be applied to real life situations.
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The crowd gave an __exultant__ cheer to the football team when they were exiting the airport.
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Selective
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The teacher is explaining the lesson.
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
They are hitting the ball.
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Some words in the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains a spelling error.
He is an __audacious entrepreneur__ who started his own __business__ with the __bear__ minimum.
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Sentences with spelling errors are given. Select the sentence with NO error.
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The termites were just the tip of the _________, but the house was near collapsing in reality.
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The group of travellers were wonderstruck by the ________ of the coin.
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
_____ in population is a hindrance to a country's growth.
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
The heavy medications and strong drugs at the sanatorium will surely turn a patient __completely lifeless and unresponsive.__
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Someone who regards the world as his country
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Not informed about or aware of something
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Burial ground consisting of graves.
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Filled with fear or dread
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Identify the option that rectifies the error in the given sentence.
In 2023, she will has been working in the company for three years.
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**Passage:**
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Can we see (1)_______ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea, if we watch closely, we see that the ship begins to (2)_______. The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, (3)_______ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and (4)____ turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear, (5)_____ a ship does on the earth.
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
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**Passage:**
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Can we see (1)_______ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea, if we watch closely, we see that the ship begins to (2)_______. The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, (3)_______ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and (4)____ turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear, (5)_____ a ship does on the earth.
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
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**Passage:**
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Can we see (1)_______ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea, if we watch closely, we see that the ship begins to (2)_______. The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, (3)_______ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and (4)____ turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear, (5)_____ a ship does on the earth.
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
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**Passage:**
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Can we see (1)_______ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea, if we watch closely, we see that the ship begins to (2)_______. The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, (3)_______ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and (4)____ turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear, (5)_____ a ship does on the earth.
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
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**Passage:**
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Can we see (1)_______ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea, if we watch closely, we see that the ship begins to (2)_______. The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, (3)_______ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and (4)____ turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear, (5)_____ a ship does on the earth.
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Fragile
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
In most organizations, some __ predators __ take over the meek ones.
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Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
I __love__ __to__ read __certain__ stories from __a__ Mahabharata.
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Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Nostalgia helps us maintain a positive psychological status when counteracting the negative impact of difficult situations.
B. Nostalgia is a sentimental longing for one's past.
C. The adaptive functions of nostalgia are many, with one effect being pain relief.
D. It is a self-conscious, perhaps bittersweet but predominantly positive social emotion.
Quantitative Aptitude
Quantitative Aptitude
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sin 600° cos 750° + sin 150° cos 240° = ?
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In an examination of 7 papers of 100 marks each, there were 3 mathematics papers, 2 English papers and 2 Hindi papers. D gets average marks of 45, 55 and 60 in mathematics, English and Hindi, respectively. What are the average marks per paper?
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A sum of money at simple interest amounts to ₹1,200 in 3 years and to ₹1,350 in 4 years. The sum is:
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15 men complete a work in 10 days. 15 women complete the same work in 12 days. If all these men and women work together, then the number of days required to complete that work is:
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Ramesh alone can complete a work in 24 days. Ramesh and Somesh can complete it in 8 days. How long will Somesh alone take to complete the work?
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If the volume of a cube is 4096 cm^(3), then what is the length of the side of the cube?
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The force (in pound-force) needed to keep a car from skidding on a curve varies directly with the weight of the car (in pounds) and the square of its speed (in miles per hour [mph]) and inversely with the radius (in feet) of the curve. Suppose 6125 pound force is required to keep a 2750 pound car, travelling at a speed of 35 mph, from skidding on a curve of radius 550 feet. How much pound-force is then required to keep a 3600 pound car, travelling at a speed of 50 mph, from skidding on a curve of radius 750 feet?
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What smallest positive number should be subtracted from 2 and 3 so that 4 is the third proportion to them?
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The sum of the cubes of two given natural numbers is 9728, while the sum of the two given numbers is 32 . What is the product of the two given numbers?
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Expand and simplify the algebraic expression:
(x - 5)^(2) + (x + 3)^(2) + 4x
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If (a + b + c) = 14, and (a^(3 )+ b^(3) + c^(3) - 3abc) = 98, find the value of (ab + bc + ca)
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What is $\tan \frac{\theta}{2}$?
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If A = 22.5°, what is the value of (10√2 sin 2A - 7√2 cos 2A + 9 tan 2A)?
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Three successive discounts of 10% are available on the sale of a washing machine with a marked price of ₹55,000. Find the final selling price (in ₹) of the washing machine.
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Find the value of the given expression 14 ÷ 7 × 1 + 3 - [18 - {15 - (7 - 7 - 2)}]
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Simplify the following expression.
120 ÷ 15 of 4 + [11 × 4 ÷ 4 of {4 × 2 - (8 - 11)}]
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Triangle ABC is circumscribed around circle D. Segments AQ, BR, and SC measure 13, 10.5, and 6 cm, respectively. The perimeter of triangle ABC is:
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Find the value of x in the given figure where TF ( tangent on point T) = 15 cm, FB = 2x + 3 cm, FA = 9 cm.
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In the figure, PT is a tangent. If TP = 12 cm, PB = x + 7 cm and PA = x cm, then find the value of x.
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Study the graph carefully.
The decrease in imports in 1976 was what percent of the imports in 1975?
The decrease in imports in 1976 was what percent of the imports in 1975?
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Ram bought a cell phone and paid 30% less than its original price. He sold it at 50% profit on the price he had paid. The percentage of profit earned by Ram on the original price was:
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A watch is purchased for ₹3,200 and sold for ₹2,700. Calculate the percentage loss up to two places of decimal.
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Study the given table and answer the question that follows.
The table shows the marks distribution among the students in a class.
Marks
No. of Students
Less than 10
2
Less than 20
5
Less than 30
6
Less than 40
8
Less than 50
10
How many students scored more than 40 marks?
Q24.
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In 1 km linear race, P beats Q by 120 metres or 30 sec. What is the time taken by P to cover the race?
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A circular running path is 1452 m in circumference. Two men start from the same point and walk in opposite direction at the speed of 7.5 km/h and 9 km/h, respectively. When will they meet for the first time?
General Awareness
General Awareness
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Which state ranked first among the 18 large and mid-sized states (with population of over one crore each) in justice delivery in India as per the second edition of the India Justice Report?
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Following an order of 16 July 2021 , the Supreme Court of India introduced an electronic system named ________, in November 2021, through which its crucial decisions can be communicated electronically to prison authorities and investigating agencies.
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Which of the followings is NOT an example of factor payment?
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Identify the ODD one out.
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Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits religious instructions in any statefunded educational institution?
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What is the duty of the Chief Minister, as mentioned under Article 167 of the Indian Constitution?
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The 'Joenpa Legso' is a welcome dance of ______.
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In which state is the Gorumara National Park located?
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Dhalo is a folk dance of which Indian state?
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Mrinalini Vikram Sarabhai, the Bharatanatyam legend, was also recognised for which of the following dance forms?
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Narali Poornima marks the end of monsoon season in which Indian state?
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Choose the correct set of the names for the organic compounds in the given figure.
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The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 was hosted by _______.
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In which of the following years did the Indian Premier League begin?
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Which sportsperson was named by homegrown pharma major Lupin Ltd as a brand ambassador for its Shakti campaign in 2022?
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Who among the following Indian music directors, specially known as a leading drummer of India, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2019?
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By what name did Allauddin Khilji build his capital?
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The policy of dual system of government of Bengal was the brainchild of which Governor-General?
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In which period is the first inscriptional example of the practice of Sati found?
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In 1942, the British government sent the _______ mission to India.
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Which physical unit is defined as the field intensity that produces one newton (N) of force per ampere (A) per meter of conductor?
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Select the correct statement from the given options.
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Which is the largest container port in India?
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Match the columns.
Column-A (Disorder)
Column-B (Enzyme)
i.
Gaucher disease
a.
Phenylalanine hydroxylase
ii
Hunter syndrome
b.
Hexosaminidase A
iii.
Tay-Sachs disease
c.
Iduronate-2-sulfatase
iv.
Phenylketonuria
d.
Glucocerebrosidase
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Which water-soluble pigment belonging to a phenolic group is present in pomegranate, eggplant, black carrots and red cabbage?