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EPFO SSA Prelims Mini Mock 1

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Question 1

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.
Training have a (1)/ positive effect on (2)/ development of various (3)/ skills and abilities. (4)

Question 2

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.
Lack of ability to (1)/ read or write is just one of (2)/ the all barriers that keep (3)/ the poor underdeveloped. (4)

Question 3

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.
Bank notes have (1)/ many special features so (2)/ that bank staff can (3)/ easier identify fake notes. (4)

Question 4

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as given, mark option E, i.e. "No error" as the answer. Ignore the errors of punctuation.
Non-communicable (1)/ diseases (2)/ are a major (3)/ concerned for people in this region. (4)

Question 5

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.
The industry is poised (1)/ for a quantum (2)/ jump as it has ventured into Indian markets which have excellent (3)/ growth opportunities. (4)

Question 6

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.
One very old method used (1)/ in the investigation of past climatic conditions (2)/ involves the measurement in (3)/ water levels in ancient lakes. (4)

Question 7

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.
For effective delegation, (1)/ the authority granted (2)/ must be concerned (3)/ with the assigned responsibility. (4)

Question 8

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as given, mark option E, i.e. "No error" as the answer. Ignore the errors of punctuation.
He hired two coolies (1)/ because the luggage was (2)/ too much heavy (3)/ for one. (4)

Question 9

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.
Drivers who exceed (1)/ the speed limit are (2)/ duly fined through the (3)/ traffic police personnel. (4)

Question 10

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.
The fruit vendor (1)/ would rather (2)/ let the fruits get spoilt (3)/ than sell them a lesser price. (4)

Question 11

Direction: In the following number series, only one number is missing. Find out the missing number.
24, 39, 75, 119, 231, ?

Question 12

Direction: What should come in place of the question mark '?' in the following number series?
35, 36, 74, 225, ?, 4525

Question 13

Direction: What will come in place of question mark (?) in the given number series?
52, 59, 71, 88, ?,137

Question 14

Direction: What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?
6, 13, 28, 59, 122, ?

Question 15

Directions: In the following question, two equations numbered I and II are given. You have to solve both the equations and give answer:
I. 2X2 + 21 = 17X
II. Y2 + √3136 = 15Y

Question 16

Direction: In the following question, there are two equations. Solve the equations and answer accordingly.
I. x2 + 29x = -210
II. Y2 + 28y = -195

Question 17

Direction: In the following question, two quadratic equations I & II are given. Solve both the equations & establish the relationship between the given variables.
I.
II.

Question 18

Direction: In the following question, two equations numbered I and II are given. You have to solve both the equations and establish the relationship between the given variables:
I. 8x2 - 78x + 169 = 0
II. 20y2 - 117y + 169 = 0

Question 19

Directions: In the following question, two equations numbered I and II are given. You have to solve both the equations and establish the relationship between the given variables:
I. x2 - 208 = 233
II. y2 + 47 - 371 = 0

Question 20

Direction: In the following number series, only one number is missing. Find out the missing number.
18, 10, ?, 23, 93, 745

Question 21

Directions: Study the following digit-letter-symbol sequence carefully and answer the questions.
A ? I 4 > 7 C 6 = U K 8 3 # O 5 Z 1 & E 2 < *
If the digits that come after a vowel are increased by 1 and the digits that come after a consonant are decreased by 1. What will be the total sum of the changed digits?

Question 22

Directions: Study the following digit-letter-symbol sequence carefully and answer the questions.
A ? I 4 > 7 C 6 = U K 8 3 # O 5 Z 1 & E 2 < *

If the first 10 elements are interchanged with the last 10 elements then which element will be the 9th element from the left?

Question 23

Directions: Study the following digit-letter-symbol sequence carefully and answer the questions.
A ? I 4 > 7 C 6 = U K 8 3 # O 5 Z 1 & E 2 < *
If all the vowels are replaced with their succeeding letters and all the consonants are replaced with their preceding letters. How many letters appear more than once?

Question 24

Directions: Study the following digit-letter-symbol sequence carefully and answer the questions.
A ? I 4 > 7 C 6 = U K 8 3 # O 5 Z 1 & E 2 < *
How many symbols are preceded by a digit and succeeded by a vowel?

Question 25

Directions: Study the following digit-letter-symbol sequence carefully and answer the questions.
A ? I 4 > 7 C 6 = U K 8 3 # O 5 Z 1 & E 2 < *
If all the letters are kept in alphabetical order from the left. How many letters will have a new position?

Question 26

Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Eight friends M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T are sitting in a straight line facing north. All of them likes a different game, viz Cricket, Badminton, Hockey, Golf, Football, Baseball, Chess and Tennis, but not necessarily in the same order.

The one who likes Tennis sits third to the right of S. O is to the immediate left of S. The person who likes Hockey sits second to the left of O. N sits second to the right of T. T likes neither Tennis nor Hockey. Only two persons sit between O and the one who likes Football. M and R are immediate neighbours and both of them do not like Tennis. The person who likes Cricket sits second to the right of M. There are two persons between P and the one who likes Badminton. P does not like Tennis. The one who likes Baseball is an immediate neighbour of the one who likes Tennis. The one who likes Football sits second to the left of M. One of the immediate neighbours of S likes Chess. P sits on an extreme end of the line.
Who among the following likes Golf?

Question 27

Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Eight friends M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T are sitting in a straight line facing north. All of them likes a different game, viz Cricket, Badminton, Hockey, Golf, Football, Baseball, Chess and Tennis, but not necessarily in the same order.

The one who likes Tennis sits third to the right of S. O is to the immediate left of S. The person who likes Hockey sits second to the left of O. N sits second to the right of T. T likes neither Tennis nor Hockey. Only two persons sit between O and the one who likes Football. M and R are immediate neighbours and both of them do not like Tennis. The person who likes Cricket sits second to the right of M. There are two persons between P and the one who likes Badminton. P does not like Tennis. The one who likes Baseball is an immediate neighbour of the one who likes Tennis. The one who likes Football sits second to the left of M. One of the immediate neighbours of S likes Chess. P sits on an extreme end of the line.
Who among the following sits on the immediate left of R?

Question 28

Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Eight friends M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T are sitting in a straight line facing north. All of them likes a different game, viz Cricket, Badminton, Hockey, Golf, Football, Baseball, Chess and Tennis, but not necessarily in the same order.

The one who likes Tennis sits third to the right of S. O is to the immediate left of S. The person who likes Hockey sits second to the left of O. N sits second to the right of T. T likes neither Tennis nor Hockey. Only two persons sit between O and the one who likes Football. M and R are immediate neighbours and both of them do not like Tennis. The person who likes Cricket sits second to the right of M. There are two persons between P and the one who likes Badminton. P does not like Tennis. The one who likes Baseball is an immediate neighbour of the one who likes Tennis. The one who likes Football sits second to the left of M. One of the immediate neighbours of S likes Chess. P sits on an extreme end of the line.
O likes which of the following game?

Question 29

Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Eight friends M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T are sitting in a straight line facing north. All of them likes a different game, viz Cricket, Badminton, Hockey, Golf, Football, Baseball, Chess and Tennis, but not necessarily in the same order.

The one who likes Tennis sits third to the right of S. O is to the immediate left of S. The person who likes Hockey sits second to the left of O. N sits second to the right of T. T likes neither Tennis nor Hockey. Only two persons sit between O and the one who likes Football. M and R are immediate neighbours and both of them do not like Tennis. The person who likes Cricket sits second to the right of M. There are two persons between P and the one who likes Badminton. P does not like Tennis. The one who likes Baseball is an immediate neighbour of the one who likes Tennis. The one who likes Football sits second to the left of M. One of the immediate neighbours of S likes Chess. P sits on an extreme end of the line.
How many persons are there between M and T?

Question 30

Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Eight friends M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T are sitting in a straight line facing north. All of them likes a different game, viz Cricket, Badminton, Hockey, Golf, Football, Baseball, Chess and Tennis, but not necessarily in the same order.

The one who likes Tennis sits third to the right of S. O is to the immediate left of S. The person who likes Hockey sits second to the left of O. N sits second to the right of T. T likes neither Tennis nor Hockey. Only two persons sit between O and the one who likes Football. M and R are immediate neighbours and both of them do not like Tennis. The person who likes Cricket sits second to the right of M. There are two persons between P and the one who likes Badminton. P does not like Tennis. The one who likes Baseball is an immediate neighbour of the one who likes Tennis. The one who likes Football sits second to the left of M. One of the immediate neighbours of S likes Chess. P sits on an extreme end of the line.
What is the position of N with respect to the one who likes Chess?
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