OSSSC RI, ARI, AMIN, SFS, ICDS Supervisor 2024 Practice Test-3

The OSSSC RI, ARI, AMIN, SFS, ICDS Supervisor 2024 Practice Test is designed to help candidates prepare for the upcoming competitive exams conducted by the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSS(c). This test covers key topics such as reasoning, general knowledge, mathematics, and subject-specific questions relevant to each post. It provides candidates with a comprehensive understanding of the exam pattern, time management, and difficulty level. By practicing regularly, candidates can enhance their problem-solving skills and boost confidence, improving their chances of success in the OSSSC 2024 exams.

OSSSC RI, ARI, AMIN, SFS, ICDS Supervisor 2024 Practice Test-3

A 25 cm wide path is to be made around a circular garden having a diameter of 4 meters. Approximate area of the path in square meters is:
(a) 3.34
(b) 2
(c) 4.5
(d) 5.5
Answer: (a) 3.34
Solution:
Radius of the inner circle = 4/2 = 2 meters
Radius of the outer circle = 2 + 0.25 = 2.25 meters
Area of the path = π(2.25² – 2²) = π(5.0625 – 4) = π(1.0625) = 3.34 sq meters
A cuboidal block of 6 cm X 9 cm X 12 cm is cut up into an exact number of equal cubes. The least possible number of cubes will be:
(a) 6
(b) 9
(c) 24
(d) 30
Answer: (c) 24
Solution:
Volume of the block = 6 * 9 * 12 = 648 cm³
Side of the largest cube = H.(c)F. of 6, 9, and 12 = 3 cm
Volume of one cube = 3³ = 27 cm³
Number of cubes = 648 / 27 = 24
I. 9a2 + 18a + 5 = 0,
II. 2b2 + 13b + 20 = 0 to solve both the equations to find the values of a and b?
(a) If a > b
(b) If a ≥ b
(c) If a < b
(d) If a ≤ b
Ans: (a) If a > b
Explanation:
I. 9a2 + 3a + 15a + 5 = 0
=>(3a + 5)(3a + 1) = 0 => a = -5/3, -1/3
II. 2b2 + 8b + 5b + 20 = 0
=>(2b + 5)(b + 4) = 0 => b = -5/2, -4
a is always more than b.
a > b.
9000 + 16 2/3 % of ? = 10500
(a) 1500
(b) 1750
(c) 9000
(d) 7500
Ans: (c) 9000
Explanation:
9000 + 16 2/3 % of ? = 10500 => 9000 + 50/3 % of ? = 10500
50/(3 * 100) of ? = 1500 => ? = 1500 * 6
? = 9000
Two pipes A and B can fill a cistern in 37 1/2 minutes and 45 minutes respectively. Both pipes are opened. The cistern will be filled in just half an hour, if the pipe B is turned off after?
(a) 5 min
(b) 9 min
(c) 10 min
(d) 15 min
Ans: (b) 9 min
Explanation:
Let B be turned off after x minutes. Then, part filled by (A + (b) in x min + part filled by A in (30 – x) min = 1.
x(2/75 + 1/45) + (30- x) 2/75 = 1
11x + 180 – 6x = 225 => x = 9
Two pipes can fill a tank in 20 and 24 minutes respectively and a waste pipe can empty 3 gallons per minute. All the three pipes working together can fill the tank in 15 minutes. The capacity of the tank is?
(a) 60 gallons
(b) 100 gallons
(c) 120 gallons
(d) 180 gallons
Ans: (c) 120 gallons
Explanation:
Work done by the waste pipe in 1 minute = 1/15 – (1/20 + 1/24) = – 1/40
Volume of 1/40 part = 3 gallons\
Volume of whole = 3 * 40 = 120 gallons.
11th term of the (a)P. -3, -1/2, 2 …. is
(a) 28
(b) 22
(c) -38
(d) -48
Ans. (b) 22
Explanation: (a)P. = -3, -1/2, 2 …
First-term a = – 3
Common difference, d = a2 − a1 = (-1/2) -(-3)
⇒(-1/2) + 3 = 5/2
Nth term;
an = a+(n−1)d
a11 = 3+(11-1)(5/2)
a11 = 3+(10)(5/2)
a11 = -3+25
a11 = 22
∠B = ∠E, ∠F = ∠C and AB = 3 DE in triangles ABC and DEF. The two triangles are
(a) congruent but not similar
(b) similar but not congruent
(c) neither similar nor congruent
(d) similar as well as congruent
Ans. (b) similar but not congruent
Explanation: In ΔABC and ΔDEF,
∠B = ∠E, ∠F = ∠C and AB = 3 DE
By AA similarity criterion,
ΔABC ~ ΔDEF
AB = 3DE
⇒ AB/DE = 3
⇒ AB/DE = BC/EF = AC/DF = 3
Triangles must have a side ratio of 1 to be congruent.
Therefore, triangles are similar but not congruent.
The bucket’s two-round ends have sizes of 44 cm and 24 cm. The bucket stands 35 centimetres tall. The bucket has a capacity of
(a) 32.7 litres
(b) 33.7 litres
(c) 34.7 litres
(d) 31.7 litres
Ans. (a) 32.7 litres
Explanation: Given,
The bucket’s height is h = 35 cm.
One bucket’s circular end has a diameter of 44 cm.
The radius R = 22 cm is then calculated.
Another end’s diameter is 24 cm.
The radius r = 12 cm is then calculated.
We know that Volume of the bucket = (1/3)πhR2 + r2 + Rr
= (1/3) × (22/7) × 35 × (22)2 + (12)2 + 22 × 12
= (35/3) × (22/7) × (484 + 144 + 264)
= (5 × 22 × 892)/3
= 32706.6 cm3
= 32.7 litres.
The probability of a non-leap year with 53 Sundays being chosen at random is
(a) 1/7
(b) 2/7
(c) 3/7
(d) 5/7
Ans. (a) 1/7
Explanation: Non-leap year = 365 days
52 weeks Plus 1 day Equals 365 days
The number of Sundays in a 52-week period equals 52.
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are all possible options for the last day.
The total number of possible outcomes: 7.
1 is the number of positive results.
As a result, the chance of receiving 53 Sundays is 1/7
What is the next number in the series: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___?
(a) 24
(b) 32
(c) 64
(d) 128
Answer: (b) 32
Explanation: Each number is being doubled to obtain the next number in the series. So, 16 * 2 = 32.
If CAT is coded as 3120, then how will DOG be coded?
(a) 5147
(b) 4157
(c) 5137
(d) 3157
Answer: (b) 4157
Explanation: The letters are coded based on their positions in the English alphabet.
If the day after tomorrow is Thursday, what day will it be three days from now?
(a) Sunday
(b) Friday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Wednesday
Answer: (b) Friday
Explanation: If the day after tomorrow is Thursday, then today is Tuesday.To find out what day it will be three days from now, we can count forward from Tuesday: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
If a clock shows 2:30, what is the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand?
(a) 45°
(b) 105°
(c) 90°
(d) 120°
Answer: (b) 105°
Explanation:
To find the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock at 2:30, we can use the following formula:

Angle = |(30*H – (11/2)*M)|

Where:

H is the current hour (in 24-hour format)

M is the current minute

For 2:30, H = 2 and M = 30.

So, the angle = |(30*2 – (11/2)*30)| = |(60 – 165)| = 105 degrees.

Therefore, the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand of the clock at 2:30 is 105 degrees
Odometer is to mileage as compass is to:
(a) speed
(b) hiking
(c) needle
(d) direction
Answer: (d) direction
Explanation: An odometer measures mileage, similarly, a compass is used to determine direction.
Marathon is to race as hibernation is to:
(a) winter
(b) bear
(c) dream
(d) sleep
Answer: (d) sleep
Explanation: A marathon is a type of race, similarly, hibernation is a type of sleep.
SCD, TEF, UGH, ____, WKL
(a) CMN
(b) UJI
(c) VIJ
(d) IJT
Answer: (c) VIJ
Explanation: Each letter in the series is moved one step forward in the English alphabet, so the next letters are VIJ.
B2CD, _____, BCD4, B5CD, BC6D
(a) B2C2D
(b) BC3D
(c) B2C3D
(d) BCD7
Answer: (c) B2C3D
Explanation: Each term consists of the letter “B”, followed by a number, then “CD”. The numbers increase sequentially by 1, so the missing term is B2C3(d)
If it is currently 3:45 PM, what will be the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand of the clock?(a) 90 degrees
(b) 187.5 degrees.
(c) 120 degrees
(d) 135 degrees

Answer: (b) 187.5 degrees.

Explanation:
To find the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand at 3:45 PM:

The hour hand will be slightly past 3 but not yet at 4, so it will be closer to 3.
The minute hand will be at 9 (since 45 minutes is three-quarters of an hour).
The angle formed between the hour hand and the 12 o’clock position is (3 * 30) + (45/2) = 97.5 degrees.
The angle formed between the minute hand and the 12 o’clock position is 45 * 6 = 270 degrees.
The difference between these two angles gives the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand: 270 – 97.5 = 172.5 degrees.
However, since we want the smaller angle between them, we subtract this from 360 degrees: 360 – 172.5 = 187.5 degrees.
Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order:
1. Gateway of India
2. World
3. Mumbai
4. India
5. Maharashtra
(a) 2, 4, 5, 1, 3
(b) 4, 2, 5, 3, 1
(c) 2, 4, 5, 3, 1
(d) 4, 2, 5, 1, 3

Answer: (b) 4, 2, 5, 3, 1

Explanation:
- World is the largest geographical entity.
- India is a country within the world.
- Maharashtra is a state in India.
- Mumbai is a city in Maharashtra.
- Gateway of India is a monument in Mumbai.
The correct logical order is World → India → Maharashtra → Mumbai → Gateway of India.
What is the synonym for “terse”?
(a) Diminish
(b) Suitable
(c) Short
(d) Incite
Answer: (c) Short
What is the one-word substitution for “The action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk”?
(a) Amphibian
(b) Blasphemy
(c) Axiom
(d) Almanac
Answer: (b) Blasphemy
What is the one-word substitution for “The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence”?
(a) Crusade
(b) Chronology
(c) Biopsy
(d) Abdication
Answer: (b) Chronology
What is the synonym for “perish”?
(a) Disappear
(b) Bloodshed
(c) Build
(d) Crumble
Answer: (a) Disappear
What is the antonym for “apposite”?
(a) Unsuitable
(b) Adhere
(c) Relevant
(d) Irrelevant
Answer: (a) Unsuitable
What word completes the sentence “He was sent to the prison for his ______ .”?
(a) sin
(b) vice
(c) crime
(d) guilt
Answer: (c) crime
Complete the proverb: “To err is ______ to forgive divine.”
(a) beastly
(b) human
(c) inhuman
(d) natural
Answer: (b) human
What adjective describes “God” in the sentence “God is _______”?
(a) graceful
(b) gracious
(c) grateful
(d) grace
Answer: (b) gracious
Identify the error in the following sentence: “He enjoy to play basketball every weekend.”
(a) He
(b) Enjoy
(c) To play
(d) No error
Answer: (b) Enjoy
What is the one-word substitution for “A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one”?
(a) Axiom
(b) Allegory
(c) Chronology
(d) Crusade
Answer: (b) Allegory
‘ପ୍ରଭୃତ’ ଶବ୍ଦର ବିପରୀତ ଶବ୍ଦ ଲେଖ।
(a) ଈଷ
(b) ଈଷତ
(c) ଇହ
(d) ଈହା
Ans: (b) ଈଷତ
‘ଦାନ୍ତରେ କୁଟା ଦେବା’ ଋଢିଟିର ଅର୍ଥ କ’ଣ?
(a) ଭଲ ପାଇବା
(b) ଦୋଷ ସ୍ୱୀକାର କରିବା
(c) ସମସ୍ୟାରେ ପଡ଼ିବା
(d) ଥକିଯାଇ ଶୋଇବା
Ans: (b) ଦୋଷ ସ୍ୱୀକାର କରିବା
‘କ୍ଷତ୍ରିୟ’ – ଉକ୍ତ ଶବ୍ଦଟି କେଉଁ ଶ୍ରେଣୀର ଶବ୍ଦ ଅଟେ?
(a) ଯୋଗରୂଢ଼
(b) ଯୌଗିକ
(c) ମୌଳିକ
(d) ରୂଢ଼
Ans: (a) ଯୋଗରୂଢ଼
ମୂଳ ଶବ୍ଦର ପୂର୍ବରୁ ବା ପରେ ଆଉ ଏକ ରୂପ ସଂଯୋଗ କରି ନୂତନ ଶବ୍ଦ ଗଠନ କରାଗଲେ ତାହାକୁ କି ଶବ୍ଦ କୁହାଯାଏ?
(a) ମୌଳିକ
(b) ବ୍ୟୁତ୍ପନ୍ନ
(c) ଯୌଗିକ
(d) ଦ୍ଵିରୁକ୍ତ
Ans: (b) ବ୍ୟୁତ୍ପନ୍ନ
କୌଣସି ସଂଖ୍ୟା ବାଚକ ବିଶେଷଣ ପଦ କ୍ରମାନ୍ୱୟରେ ସବୁ ସଂଖ୍ୟା ନ ବୁଝାଇ ଏକ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦିଷ୍ଟ ସଂଖ୍ୟାକୁ ବୁଝାଇଲେ ତାହାକୁ କି ବିଶେଷଣ କୁହାଯାଏ?
(a) ତୁଳନାତ୍ମକ
(b) ସଂଖ୍ୟା ବାଚକ
(c) ପରିମାଣ ବାଚକ
(d) ପୂରଣ ବାଚକ
Ans: (d) ପୂରଣ ବାଚକ
କ୍ରିୟାକୁ ବିକଶିତ କରୁଥିବା ବିଶେଷଣ ପଦକୁ କି ବିଶେଷଣ କୁହାଯାଏ?
(a) ଅବସ୍ଥା ବାଚକ
(b) ଭାବ ବାଚକ
(c) ପୂରଣ ବାଚକ
(d) ଗୁଣ ବାଚକ
Ans: (b) ଭାବ ବାଚକ
ନିମ୍ନଲିଖିତ ମଧ୍ୟରୁ କେଉଁ ଯୋଡ଼ା ଶବ୍ଦ ପରସ୍ପରର ବିପରୀତ?
(a) ଆଲୋକ-ଉଜ୍ଜଳ
(b) ଦୟାଳୁ-ଭୟାଳୁ
(c) କୀର୍ତ୍ତି-ସୁକୀର୍ତି
(d) ତୋଷ-ରୋଷ
Ans: (d) ତୋଷ-ରୋଷ
‘ବହିରଙ୍ଗ’ ଶବ୍ଦଟିର ବିପରୀତ ଶବ୍ଦ କ’ଣ?
(a) ଅନ୍ତର୍ନିହିତ
(b) ଅନୁରାଗ
(c) ଆଭ୍ୟନ୍ତରୀଣ
(d) ଅନ୍ତରଙ୍ଗ
Ans: (d) ଅନ୍ତରଙ୍ଗ
‘ ଭାଦ୍ର ‘ ତତ୍ ସମ ଶବ୍ଦର ତଦ୍ ଭବ ଶବ୍ଦକୁ ଚିହ୍ନଟ କର |
(a) ଭାଦ୍ରବ
(b) ଭାଦୁଅ
(c) ଭୋଦୁଅ
(d) ଭୋଦବ
Ans: (c) ଭୋଦୁଅ
‘ଗୋବର ଗଣେଶ’– ରୂଢିଟିର ଅର୍ଥ କ’ଣ?
(a) ପଣ୍ଡିତ
(b) ବିବେକ ହୀନ
(c) ବୁଦ୍ଧିହୀନ
(d) ଅତି ଚତୁର
Ans: (c) ବୁଦ୍ଧିହୀନ
Surya Kiran exercise enhances military-to-military cooperation between India and which country?
(a) Nepal
(b) Russia
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Sri Lanka
Answer: (a) Nepal
Who was responsible for building a city-sized mausoleum for himself, guarded by the life-sized Terracotta Army?
(a) Qin Shi Huang
(b) King Zhuangxiang
(c) Qin Er Shi
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer: A Qin Shi Huang
How many prehistoric rock shelters are there in Bhimbetka?
(a) 221
(b) 243
(c) 268
(d) 289
Correct Answer: B 243
Whose history has been described in the “Rajtarangini” of Kalhana?
(a) Kashmir
(b) Malwa
(c) Magadha
(d) Gandhar
Correct Answer: A Kashmir
Fundamental Rights are enshrined in which part of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Part II
(b) Part III
(c) Part IV
(d) Part V
Correct Answer: B Part III
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
(a) Article 14 to 18
(b) Article 19 to 22
(c) Article 23-24
(d) Article 25 to 28
Correct Answer: A Article 14 to 18
In which state is the festival of Uttarayan uniquely celebrated?
(a) Jharkhand
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Kerala
(d) Gujarat
Answer: (d) Gujarat
When is World Environment Day observed?
(a) 3rd June
(b) 5th June
(c) 7th June
(d) 9th June
Ans: (b) 5th June
The Yamuna River merges with the Ganga at:
(a) Varanasi
(b) Kanpur
(c) Prayagraj
(d) Patna
Ans: (c) Prayagraj
Which GI-tagged product from Odisha is prepared with buffalo milk cheese and is known for its unique taste, shape, and size?
(a) Koraput Kalajeera Rice
(b) Odisha Khajuri Guda
(c) Dhenkanal Magji
(d) Kapadaganda Shawl
Answer: (c) Dhenkanal Magji