AFCAT 28 Aug 2016 Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

The correct answer is option 4) i.e. Full of interest and excitement.

Explanation  

• Let us try to explore the given options:
• Almighty means often capitalized: having absolute power overall.
  

For example, "Almighty God."

• Unmoved means not moved; not emotionally affected.
  

For example, "Abramovich was as unmoved as ever as he looked on."

• Praise someone means to glorify someone especially by the attribution of perfections.
  

For example, "Praise the Lord."

• Hence, "Full of interest and excitement" is the meaning of "all agog"
• The synonyms of 'agog' are agape, anticipant, anticipatory, expectant.
• We can use "all agog" in a sentence as:
• "Their family was gathered around them, all agog at their accomplishments."

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• The word 'agog' is derived from the Middle French phrase "en gogues", meaning "in a state of mirth."
• 'Mirth' means gladness as shown by or accompanied with laughter.
• The "gog" part of the word might make one wonder if "agog" has a connection to the verb goggle, meaning "to stare with wide or protuberant eyes, as in the manner of one who is intensely excited about something."
• The first reference to 'agog' in English is in Nicolas Udall's (an English playwright) "The apophthegmes of Erasmus" in 1542.
• "Beeying set agog to thinke all the worlde otemele."
• The first sighting of 'all agog' is in William Cowper's "The Diverting History of John Gilpin", 1782:
• "So three doors off [away] the chaise stayed,
  

Where they did all get in;

Six precious souls, and all agog

To dash through thick and thin."

The correct answer is Naturally at ease.

• Let us try to explore the given options:

• 'Low birth' is when a baby is born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces. Some babies with low birthweight are healthy, even though they’re small. But being low birth weight can cause serious health problems for some babies.

• 'The place of one's birth" or birthplace is the place where a person was born. This place is often used in legal documents, together with name and date of birth, to uniquely identify a person.

• 'Cesarean' delivery (C-section) is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. "Cesarean birth" is when a baby is born through a surgical procedure.

• Hence, "Naturally at ease" is the meaning of "To the manner born." (जन्म के तरीके के लिए)

• For example:

• He is quick to note that his accent is not to the manner born.

• In the first film, Mia discovered she was to the manner born.

• "To the manner born" comes from Shakespeare's Hamlet: "though I am native here And to the manner born", 1603.

 

• The correct expression is "to the manner born" and not "to the manor born".
• There is a tendency to use the mistaken form 'manor', suggesting noble origins, rather than Shakespeare’s original word, manner.

The correct answer is Become insane.

Key Points

• To 'lose one's marbles' is to lose one's mind. (पागल हो जाना)
• Let us try to explore the given options:
• "Lose something dear to you" means the emotional cost of losing something you love.
  

For example, "Never lose something dear to you, it hurts."

• "Suffer a setback" means to experience or encounter some kind of minor delay, obstacle, impasse, or failure.
  

For example, "Every time something happens, we suffer a setback".

• "Become drunk" means being in a temporary state in which one's physical and mental faculties are impaired by an excess of alcoholic drink; intoxicated.
  

For example, "Drink wine and become drunk."

• "Become insane" to become mentally ill: to go crazy (usually used in an exaggerated way)
  

For example, "Yes, there's ample regret and sadness and the ever-present fear of losing one's marbles before the body gives out."

• Hence, "Become insane" is the meaning of "Lose one's marbles".

 

• In the 1954 film "The Caine Mutiny Humphrey Bogart" linked insanity with marbles when he showed his character.
• It has been suggested that the 'losing one's mind' meaning derives from the Elgin Marbles.
• These are the collection of sculptures, some from the Parthenon Frieze, which was taken from Athens by Lord Elgin in 1806.
• It's more likely that 'marbles' was coined as a slang term meaning 'wits/common sense', as a reference to the marbles that youngsters play with.

The correct answer is option 2) i.e. Complete surprise.

Key Points 

• The term "Bolt from the blue" refers to a bolt of lightning or thunder that comes from a blue (cloudless) sky. (बिजली या गरज के एक बोल्ट के लिए जो नीले (बादल रहित) आकाश से आता है)
• It means a sudden, unexpected event, usually of a catastrophic nature.
• From the given options, "complete surprise" is the closest to the meaning of the given idiom.
• Hence, "complete surprise" is the correct answer.
• For example, "It has come like bolt from the blue."

 

Important Points 

• Although “blue” was a poetic allusion to the sky by 1700, the precise expression dates from the early nineteenth century.
• It appears in Thomas Carlyle’s description of chaotic events of the French Revolution: “Arrestment, sudden really as a bolt out of the blue, has hit strange victims” (1837).

The correct answer is option 1) i.e. Be in a foul mood.

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Explanation     

• "Be like a bear with a sore head" means to be exceptionally irritable, annoyed, or grumpy.

• From the given options, "Be in a foul mood" is the closest to the meaning of the given idiom.

• Hence, "Be in a foul mood" explain the meaning of the following idioms.

• We can use this idiom in a sentence as:

• "His riding style is hard on the bike but he was like a bear with a sore head all weekend."
  

• "Be like a bear with a sore head"- The expression is of American origin and dates from the late 18th/early 19th century, it probably once involved a very real bear with a sore head. Such a bear would be extremely cross indeed, especially if the cause of his sore head was a bear hunter.

The correct answer is option 2) i.e. Honest.

Explanation

• 'Beguile' means to lead by deception.
• From the options, 'Deceive', 'Charm' and 'Cheat' are synonyms of 'Beguile'.
• 'Honest' means free of deceit; truthful and sincere.
• Hence, we can say that 'Honest' is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word 'Beguile'.
• Examples of 'beguile' in a sentence:
• But this is a book that seeks to beguile, not horrify.
• Was it her plan to beguile the reader in that way?

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• 'Beguile' first appeared in English around the 13th century in the sense “to lead or draw by deception."
• Around the time of Shakespeare, however, the word took on a new sense, “to charm.”
• Middle English bigilen, beguilen, from bi-, be- BE- + gile GUILE or gilen "to deceive, cheat", borrowed from Old French guiler, derivative of guile.

The correct answer is option 1) i.e. Deteriorate.

 

• The word 'Ameliorate' means to make better or more tolerable; to grow better.

• The synonyms of the word are "amend, better, enhance, enrich, help, improve, meliorate, perfect, refine, upgrade."

• The antonym of the word is 'worsen.'

• Let's look at the meaning of the given options:-

• Deteriorate - become progressively worse.

• Procrastinate - delay or postpone action; put off doing something.

• Stagnate - cease developing; become inactive or dull.

• Deviate - depart from an established course.

• From the given options, the synonym of the word 'deteriorate' is 'worsen'.

• Hence, we can say that 'deteriorate' is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

• Examples of 'Ameliorate' in a Sentence:

• "These treatments may ameliorate distress."

• "To ameliorate this, direct integration of the integral representation of the function is crafted."

• When is it better to use "ameliorate"? If a situation is bad, "ameliorate" indicates that the conditions have been made more tolerable.

• Ameliorate traces back to "melior," the Latin adjective meaning "better," and is a synonym of the verbs "better" and "improve."

The correct answer is Strong.

Key Points

• The word 'feckless' means weak, ineffective. (कमजोर)
• The synonyms of the word are "counterproductive, hamstrung, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, inexpedient."
• The antonyms of the word are "effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, expedient."
• As the meaning of the word 'feckless' is weak, we can easily say that opposite of 'weak' is 'strong'.
• Hence, 'strong' is the correct answer.
• Examples of feckless in a Sentence:
• "Every day it becomes clearer that these guys are even more feckless than we imagined."
• "Meanwhile, in basketball, if you don't grunt and show signs of obvious effort, then people think you're lazy and feckless."

Important Points

• It is derived from Scots, from feck effect, majority, from Middle English (Scots) fek, alteration of Middle English effect.
• In the past, feckful (meaning "efficient," "sturdy," or "powerful") made an occasional appearance.
• But in this case, the weak has outlived the strong: feckless is a commonly used English word, but feckful has fallen out of use.​

Additional Information

• Fatuous: Silly and pointless (बुद्धिहीन)
• Spotted: Marked or decorated with spots (धब्बेदार)
• Fawning: Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection (चापलूस)

The correct answer is option 2) i.e. Harmonious.

Explanation

• The word 'Cacophonous' means "harsh-sounding".

• The synonyms of the given word are "discordant, dissonant, inharmonious, unmelodious, unmusical, unvocal."

• The antonyms of the given word are "harmonious, harmonizing, melodious, musical."

• Hence, from the antonyms**,** it is clear that 'Harmonius' is the opposite meaning of the word 'Cacophonous'.

• Examples of 'cacophonous' in a Sentence:

• "More often than not, designers dispensed with the shrill colours and cacophonous prints of a season ago."

• "Playing all at once, they create a cacophonous onslaught of visual and aural output."

• The first known use of the word 'Cacophonous', in 1782.

• It is derived from the Greek word kakophōnos, from kak- + phōnē voice, sound.

The correct answer is option 4) i.e. squeeze.

Key Points

• The passage is all about "The Human Body."
• From the phrase "you would obtain about fifty litres of water" and the first sentence "About sixty percent of the human body is water" we get a meaningful sentence that "if you could squeeze out a human being, you would obtain fifty litres of water as about sixty per cent of the human being is water."
• Therefore, in "If you could (1) out a human being​", the option 'squeeze' is best suitable to be fitted in the blank from the above explanation.
• Hence, the option 'squeeze' is contextually correct.
  

Important Points

• Read thoroughly: Read the passage thoroughly to get an idea of the passage. Read slowly and gain an understanding of the text. Once the theme of the paragraph is clear, it becomes easy to fill in the blanks.
• Type of word to fill in: Look at the blanks carefully and try to assess which kind of word to put in the blank. Words can be based on grammar, prepositions, tenses, vocabulary etc.
• Tone: Passage may contain some specific tone like narrative, critical, sarcastic, humorous etc. So, always make the right choice of a word.
• Negate options: Sometimes, words are too close, eliminating wrong choices can help.
• Link the sentences together: Always remember, it is a passage, so the sentences are linked to one another. Never make a mistake of treating every sentence an individual one.
• Keywords: Pay close attention to keywords/ clues in the sentences before and after the given blank.

The correct answer is option 2) i.e. lemon.

Key Points

• The passage is all about "The Human Body."
• From the phrase "If you could squeeze out a human being​" we can easily say from the given options 'lemon' fits suitably in the blank as the word 'squeeze' is generally used with 'lemon' and not the other given options or fruits.
• In "If you could squeeze out a human being like a (2)", the option 'lemon' is best suitable.
• Hence, the option 'lemon' is contextually correct.
  

Important Points  

• Read thoroughly: Read the passage thoroughly to get an idea of the passage. Read slowly and gain an understanding of the text. Once the theme of the paragraph is clear, it becomes easy to fill in the blanks.
• Type of word to fill in: Look at the blanks carefully and try to assess which kind of word to put in the blank. Words can be based on grammar, prepositions, tenses, vocabulary etc.
• Tone: Passage may contain some specific tone like narrative, critical, sarcastic, humorous etc. So, always make the right choice of a word.
• Negate options: Sometimes, words are too close, eliminating wrong choices can help.
• Link the sentences together: Always remember, it is a passage, so the sentences are linked to one another. Never make a mistake of treating every sentence an individual one.
• Keywords: Pay close attention to keywords/ clues in the sentences before and after the given blank.

The correct answer is option 4) i.e. normal.

Key Points

• The passage is all about "The Human Body."
• In the phrase "This water which is not like (3) water", "this water" is the water in the human body ("About sixty per cent of the human body is water"- the first sentence of the passage) is compared with the normally used water in human being's daily purpose.
• In "This water which is not like (3) water ", the option 'normal' is best suitable to be fitted in the blank.
• Hence, the option 'normal' is contextually correct.
  

Important Points  

• Read thoroughly: Read the passage thoroughly to get an idea of the passage. Read slowly and gain an understanding of the text. Once the theme of the paragraph is clear, it becomes easy to fill in the blanks.
• Type of word to fill in: Look at the blanks carefully and try to assess which kind of word to put in the blank. Words can be based on grammar, prepositions, tenses, vocabulary etc.
• Tone: Passage may contain some specific tone like narrative, critical, sarcastic, humorous etc. So, always make the right choice of a word.
• Negate options: Sometimes, words are too close, eliminating wrong choices can help.
• Link the sentences together: Always remember, it is a passage, so the sentences are linked to one another. Never make a mistake of treating every sentence an individual one.
• Keywords: Pay close attention to keywords/ clues in the sentences before and after the given blank.

The correct answer is option 3) i.e. contains.

Key Points

• The passage is all about "The Human Body."
• From the phrase "because of the substance it (4) is necessary to the life of the human being" we can say that before this phrase it is discussed that why the water in the human body is different from the normal water.
• The answer of that 'why' is because of the substance the water contains in the human body is necessary for its life.
• In "because of the substance it (4) is necessary to the life of the human being", the option 'contains' is best suitable to be fitted in the blank.
• Hence, the option 'contains' is contextually correct.
  

Important Points  

• Read thoroughly: Read the passage thoroughly to get an idea of the passage. Read slowly and gain an understanding of the text. Once the theme of the paragraph is clear, it becomes easy to fill in the blanks.
• Type of word to fill in: Look at the blanks carefully and try to assess which kind of word to put in the blank. Words can be based on grammar, prepositions, tenses, vocabulary etc.
• Tone: Passage may contain some specific tone like narrative, critical, sarcastic, humorous etc. So, always make the right choice of a word.
• Negate options: Sometimes, words are too close, eliminating wrong choices can help.
• Link the sentences together: Always remember, it is a passage, so the sentences are linked to one another. Never make a mistake of treating every sentence an individual one.
• Keywords: Pay close attention to keywords/ clues in the sentences before and after the given blank.

The correct answer is option 4) i.e. kept.

Key Points

• The passage is all about "The Human Body."
• From the last sentence of the passage "About a gallon of it is in the blood vessels and is (5) circulating by temperature", we can say that it is discussed how the water keeps circulating in the human body.
• In "is (5) circulating by temperature", the option 'kept ' is best suitable to be fitted in the blank.
• Hence, the option 'kept' is contextually correct.
  

Important Points

• Read thoroughly: Read the passage thoroughly to get an idea of the passage. Read slowly and gain an understanding of the text. Once the theme of the paragraph is clear, it becomes easy to fill in the blanks.
• Type of word to fill in: Look at the blanks carefully and try to assess which kind of word to put in the blank. Words can be based on grammar, prepositions, tenses, vocabulary etc.
• Tone: Passage may contain some specific tone like narrative, critical, sarcastic, humorous etc. So, always make the right choice of a word.
• Negate options: Sometimes, words are too close, eliminating wrong choices can help.
• Link the sentences together: Always remember, it is a passage, so the sentences are linked to one another. Never make a mistake of treating every sentence an individual one.
• Keywords: Pay close attention to keywords/ clues in the sentences before and after the given blank.

The correct answer is option 1) i.e. Ascendancy.

Explanation

• 'Ascendancy' is a noun that means the occupation of a position of dominant power or influence.
• The synonyms of the word 'ascendance', dominance, domination, dominion, hegemony, imperium, predominance, predominancy, preeminence, reign, sovereignty, supremacy.
• The other given options do not have any meaning as their spelling is incorrect.
• Hence, we can say that 'ascendancy' is the correctly spelt word.
• Examples of 'ascendancy' in a sentence:
• "We were in the ascendancy after that and had two or three chances early in the second half."
• "The Vikas Dubey case suggests that the political risk managers and the security officials are in the ascendancy."

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• In the course of a year, the sun appears to pass through the twelve constellations of the zodiac in sequence, and all the planets also lie close to the solar path. The constellation and planet that are just rising, or ascendant, above the eastern horizon in the sun's path at the moment of a child's birth are said by astrologers to exercise a lifelong controlling influence over the child. This is the idea that lies at the heart of ascendancy, though the word 'ascendancy' today no longer hints at supernatural powers.

The correct answer is Hegemony.

Key Points:-

• Let's look at the correct spelling and meaning of the given word:-
• Hegemony*(noun)* - leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others. (नेतृत्व या प्रभुत्व, विशेष रूप से एक राज्य या दूसरों पर सामाजिक समूह द्वारा)
• For Example - Germany was united under Prussian hegemony after 1871.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 2.

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Therefore, the correctly spelled word is Hegemony.

The correct answer is option 3) i.e. Perpetuate.

Explanation   

• From the given options only 'Perpetuate' is making sense and have some meaning.
• The word 'Perpetuate' means to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely.
• The synonyms of the word are "eternalize, immortalize."
• Hence, 'Perpetuate' is the correct answer or correctly spelt word.
• Examples of 'perpetuate' in a sentence:
• "But hate speech and defamation can and do perpetuate a cycle of violence."
• "But if we don't provide it, we pretty much guarantee that we perpetuate poverty*.*"

     

• The word 'Perpetuate' is derived from the Latin word 'perpetuatus', past participle of 'perpetuare', from 'perpetuus'.
• First known use of 'perpetuate' in the year 1530.

The correct answer is option 3) i.e. Apocalyptic.

Explanation   

• From the given options only 'Apocalyptic' is making sense and have some meaning.
• The word 'Apocalyptic' means forecasting the ultimate destiny of the world; wildly unrestrained; ultimately decisive.
• The synonyms of the word are climacteric, climactic.
• Hence, 'Apocalyptic' is the correct answer or correctly spelt word.
• Examples of 'apocalyptic' in a sentence:
• "So much for an escape from stock market crashes and bombing attempts and apocalyptic floods."
• "But this year the heatwave has lent them greater ferocity, giving the capital an apocalyptic feel."
  

     

• The word 'Apocalyptic' borrowed from New Latin 'apocalypticus', a derivative of 'apocalypsis' - the apocalypse.
• First known use of 'apocalyptic' in the year 1633.

The correct answer is "Ridiculous".

Key Points

• The word 'Preposterous' means contrary to nature, reason, or common sense.
• The synonyms of the word are "absurd, bizarre, crazy, fanciful, fantastic (also fantastical), foolish, insane, nonsensical, unreal, wild."
• The antonyms of the word are realistic and reasonable.
• From the options the synonym of the word 'ridiculous' is absurd.
• Hence, 'Ridiculous' is nearest in meaning to the given word.
• Examples of preposterous in a sentence:
• "Once, it was preposterous to think that a woman could become the editor of the Times."
• "The dance looks simultaneously preposterous and archetypal, like something out of high school."​

Additional Information

• Formal means done in accordance with convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or important occasion.
• Example - He wrote a very formal letter of apology to Douglas.
• Judicious means having or showing reason and good judgment in making decisions.
• Example - We should make judicious use of the resources available to us.
• Ceremonious means carefully observant of ceremony; formally or elaborately polite.
• Example - He greeted his rival with a ceremonious display of friendship.

The correct answer is option 4) i.e. Conceal.

Explanation   

• The word 'dissemble' means to hide under a false appearance; to put on the appearance of.
• The synonyms of the word are "act, affect, assume, bluff, counterfeit, fake, feign, pass (for), pretend, profess, put on, sham, simulate."
• 'Conceal' means to prevent disclosure or recognition of; to place out of sight.
• Hence, we can say that 'conceal' is the nearest meaning to the word 'dissemble'.
• Examples of dissembling in a sentence:
• "Someone who chooses to dissemble in those circumstances may be fair game."
• "And I welcome him, and I'm really glad that he's going to be there to see Ramesh dissemble".
• Meanings of other important words
• 'Impeccable' - in accordance with the highest standards; faultless.

 

• "Dissemble" (from Latin dissimulare, meaning "to hide or conceal") stresses the intent to deceive, especially about one's own thoughts or feelings, and often implies that the deception is something that would warrant censure if discovered.

The correct answer is option 3) i.e. Boisterous.

Explanation

• The word 'Raucous' means disagreeably harsh or strident; boisterously disorderly.

• From the meaning of 'Raucous', it is very clear that the option 'Boisterous' is the correct answer.

• The synonyms of the given word are boisterous, hell-raising, knockabout, rambunctious, rollicking, rowdy, rumbustious.

• The antonym of the given word is orderly.

• 'Boisterous' means noisily turbulent; stormy.

• Hence, from the given options 'Boisterous' is the correct answer.

• Examples of raucous in a sentence:

• "This trio can shift from raucous to poetic during the course of a set."

• "There was a raucous round of Twister in the dark."

• Origin of the word 'Raucous': 1769, from the Latin word 'raucus' meaning 'hoarse'.

• Middle English had 'rauc' in the same sense, from the same source.

The correct answer is option 1) i.e. Put an end to.

Explanation

• The word 'Abrogate' means to abolish by authoritative action.
• He seemed to abrogate his duty to withhold law and order. ​
• The synonyms of 'abrogate' are abate, abolish, annul, avoid, cancel, disannul, dissolve, invalidate, negate, null, nullify, quash, repeal, rescind, rollback, strike down, vacate, void.
• Hence, we can say that from the given options 'Put an end' is the correct answer.
• Examples of 'abrogate' in a sentence:
• "It's illegal for them to abrogate our contract".
• "The Congress had the power to abrogate the treaty at will".
  

   

• "Abrogate" comes from the Latin root "rogare", which means "to propose a law," and ab-, meaning "from" or "away."
• "Abrogate" first appeared in English as a verb in the 16th century; it was preceded by an adjective sense meaning "annulled" or "cancelled" which is now obsolete.

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• 'Abrogate' and 'arrogate' are a bit confusing because they look and sound alike and are infrequently used and therefore unfamiliar.
• Despite their similarities, these two words have markedly different meanings and do not share an origin.
• 'Abrogate' means to abolish by authoritative action.
• 'Arrogate' means to claim or seize without justification shares its etymology with arrogance.

Additional Information

 

• Elope: run away secretly in order to get married.
• "later he eloped with one of the housemaids"
• Gatecrash: enter (a party or other gathering) without an invitation or ticket.
• "you have gatecrashed a private meeting"
• Send away: order someone to leave a place.
• He was sent away to school at an early age.

The correct answer is Stimulation obtained from a set aim.

Key Points

• From the first line or sentence "The great Acharyas have said that having discovered a great goal, surrender yourself to that goal and act towards it drawing your inspiration from that goal whereby you will get a new column of energy" of the passage we can say that the source of energy is "stimulation obtained from a set aim."
• Hence, the correct answer is " stimulation obtained from a set aim."

Additional Information

• Given below are the points, we should keep in mind while solving questions of reading passage-
• Identify the purpose of the passage.
• Anticipate what may lie ahead.
• Try to go through the question first then the passage so that you can just focus on the things you need to look in the passage.
• Read the passage quickly to get a general idea of meaning or to find specific information, e.g. figures or names.
• Look out for specific information in the passage.

The correct answer is 'Regulation of energy in the proper direction.'

Key Points

• From the second line or sentence of the passage, "Do not allow this energy to be dissipated in the futile memories of past regrets of failure, not in the excitement of the present and thus bring that entire energy focussed into activity" we can say that the author's chief concern is "Regulation of energy in the proper direction".
• Hence, the correct answer is "Regulation of energy in the proper direction."

Additional Information

• Given below are the points, we should keep in mind while solving questions of reading passage-
• Identify the purpose of the passage.
• Anticipate what may lie ahead.
• Try to go through the question first then the passage so that you can just focus on the things you need to look in the passage.
• Read the passage quickly to get a general idea of meaning or to find specific information, e.g. figures or names.
• Look out for specific information in the passage.

The correct answer is None of these.

Key Points

• From the sixth sentence or line of the passage, "But in order to train our mind to this attitude needs considerable training because we have already trained the mind wrongly to such an extent that we have become perfect in imperfections" we can say the "effect of training of the wrong mind" is that "we have become perfect in imperfections".
• Hence, the correct answer is "None of these".
  

Additional Information

• Given below are the points, we should keep in mind while solving questions of reading passage-
• Identify the purpose of the passage.
• Anticipate what may lie ahead.
• Try to go through the question first then the passage so that you can just focus on the things you need to look in the passage.
• Read the passage quickly to get a general idea of meaning or to find specific information, e.g. figures or names.
• Look out for specific information in the passage.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Sharad Pawar.

• Sharad Govindrao Pawar is an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
• He also held the posts of Minister of Defence(1991-1993) and Minister of Agriculture(2004-2014) in the Government of India.
• Pawar is also served as the Chairman(2005-2008) as well as the President(2010-2012) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
• He honoured with Padma Vibhushan in 2017.

 

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Paris.

• The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference was held in Paris, France.
• The United Nations Climate Change Conferences are yearly conferences to assess progress in dealing with climate change.
• This event is Organised by the United Nations.
• The first UN Climate Change Conference was held in 1995 in Berlin, Germany.

 

United Nations Climate Change conference Venues

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Silver Iodide.

Key Points

• Artificial rain is produced by seeding clouds with Silver Iodide.
• Cloud seeding is the process of making precipitation fall using substances like dry ice, and silver iodide.
• Cloud seeding is an artificial way to create moisture in the clouds so as to cause rainfall.
• Chemicals used for cloud seeding are silver iodide, potassium iodide, and dry ice.

Additional Information

The correct answer is option 2 i.e Tamil Nadu Coast.

• Retreating monsoon is also known as Northeast Monsoon.
• The travelling of north-east monsoon from land to the sea leads to the rainfall along the Coromandel Coast.
• North-east monsoon is commonly known as "October heat".
• Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh experiences heavy rainfall during this season.
• Don't confuse: The name North-East monsoon derives from the direction in which it travels, not related to North-East states of India.
• Malabar Coast is a region of the southwestern coastline of the mainland Indian subcontinent.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Sajeev Koshy.

• Sajeev Koshy honoured with the Order of Australia, the highest civilian award in January 2016.
• He is a dentist in Melbourne
• This award is for his service to dentistry in the State.
• Three persons of Indian-origin have been awarded the 2016 Medal of the Order of Australia: Chennupati Jagadish, Jay Chandra, and Sajeev Koshy.
• In 2020, Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw honoured with the Order of Australia, the highest civilian award.
• She was awarded for her contribution to advancing the country's relationship with India.
• She is the fourth Indian to be honoured with Australia's highest civilian honour.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami.

• Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami awarded India's highest peacetime gallantry award, Ashoka Chakra posthumously on 26 January 2016.
• Mohan Nath Goswami served as a soldier in the Parachute Regiment of the Indian Army.
• He was martyred in an ambush operation fighting against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami posthumously conferred Ashok Chakra on 25 January 2016.

 

The correct answer is Position of the Moon between Sun & Earth on a new moon.

• A solar eclipse happens when the moon positioned between Earth and the sun, and the moon casts a shadow over Earth.
• A solar eclipse can only take place at the phase of the new moon.
• During a solar eclipse, the order of the celestial bodies is Sun, Moon, Earth.
• India has experienced three solar eclipses in the past ten years.
• An Eclipse occurs when a celestial object moves directly into the shadow of another celestial object.
• There are two types of eclipses: Solar and Lunar Eclipse.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Atal Bihari Bajpayee.

• Atal Bihari Bajpayee and Madan Mohan Malviya conferred with Bharat Ratna in 2015.
• The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India.
• First awarded on 2^nd January 1954.
• The first recipients of the Bharat Ratna were: C. Rajagopalachari, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, C. V. Raman.
• Last awarded on 25^th January 2019.
• The last recipients of the Bharat Ratna were: Nanaji Deshmukh (posthumously), Bhupen Hazarika (posthumously), and Pranab Mukherjee.

 

The correct answer is option 3 i.e IRNSS.

• IRNSS is an indigenously developed Navigational Satellite system.
• IRNSS is an acronym for The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
• IRNSS is officially called NAVIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation).
• Operated by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation).
• First launched in 2013.
• The last launch was on 12^th April 2018.
• Total satellites launched: 7.

 

The correct answer is option 2 i.e Chhatrapati Shahu.

Key Points

• Bajirao was appointed as Peshwa at the age of 20 years under the reign of Chhatrapati Shahu.
• Chhatrapati Shahu (Shahu Bhosale I) was the fifth Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire.
• He was the grandson of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
• Baji Rao was a general of the Maratha Empire in India.
• He is also known by the name Bajirao Ballal.
• He served as the Peshwa to the 4th Chhatrapati Shahu when he was twenty-year-old.
• He was cremated at Raverkhedi on Narmada River.

Additional Information

 

The correct answer is option 4 i.e Syed Kirmani.

• Former Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani conferred with Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award 2015.
• Syed Kirmani was a wicket-keeper batsman played for Indian national team and Karnataka state team
• Kirmani also won the award for the best wicket-keeper in the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
• He was Honoured with the Padma Sri in 1982.
• C K Nayudu was the first captain of the Indian cricket team in Test matches
• CK Nayudu Award for lifetime achievement 2017-2018: Anshuman Gaekwad.
• CK Nayudu Award for lifetime achievement 2018-2019: Kris Srikanth.
• ​Bishan Singh Bedi was a former Indian cricketer.
• Kapil Dev: Former Indian cricketer who captained the Indian cricket team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
• Mohinder Amarnath: Former Indian cricketer and "Man of the Match" in the 1983 Cricket World Cup final.​

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Adhai-din-ka Jhopra mosque at Ajmer.

• Besides the Qutab Mosque and Qutab Minar, Qutab-Ud-din Aibak is said to have built Adhai-din-ka Jhopra mosque at Ajmer.
• Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra is a structure in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan.
• The mosque was built by Qutb-Ud-Din-Aibak, on the orders of Muhammad Ghori, in 1192 CE.
• It is the oldest surviving monument in Ajmer.
• This structure was further beautified by Iltutmish of Delhi in 1213 CE.
• Mousoleum of Khan-i-Jahan Tilangani was built by Junan Shah in 1388.
• Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque is a mosque located in Delhi, believed to have been constructed in 1541.
• Khirki masjid at Jahan-Panath was a mosque built by Khan-i-Jahan Junan Shah.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Hyder Ali.

• Hyder Ali is an Indian Ruler who defeated the British in their early stage of the rule in India.
• Hyder Ali was the Sultan of the Mysore kingdom in south India.
• He is well known as the father of the famous ruler Tipu Sultan.
• He was in command of the entire Mysorean army by 1759.
• Hyder Ali was buried at the Gumbaz, Srirangapatna.

 

The correct answer is option 2 i.e L Narasimha Reddy.

• One Rank One Pension (OROP) is a Judicial Committee appointed to look into the implementation of a pension-related scheme for ex-Servicemen.
• Justice L. Narasimha Reddy submits his report on the anomalies in the implementation of OROP to the Ministry of Defence.
• Justice L. Narasimha Reddy was the Chief Justice of Patna High Court.
• He is currently serving as the chairman of the Central Administrative Tribunal.

 

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Tikhor.

• The mascot of the South Asian Games conducted in February 2016 was "Tikhor".
• Tikhor was the animated image of a baby Indian Rhino.
• Official motto: "Play for Peace, Progress and Prosperity".
• Host city: Guwahati and Shillong.
• India dominated the game's medal tally with 308 medals including 188 gold medals.
• 2019 South Asian Games held in Kathmandu, Pokhara & Janakpur.
• Official mascot: A pair of blackbucks.
• India dominated the game's medal tally with 312 medals including 174 gold medals.
• The 2021 South Asian Games will be held in Pakistan in Lahore.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Jitu Rai.

• Jitu Rai clinched the 50 m pistol gold at the ISSF World Cup in Bangkok in Mar 2016
• Jitu Rai is an Indian shooter.
• He broke the Commonwealth Games record for men's 10m air pistol at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
• He awarded Khel Ratna, the highest sporting honour of the Republic of India in 2016.
• Recently In 2020, India honoured him with the Padma Shri.

 

The correct answer is option 2 i.e Australia.

• The 2018 Commonwealth Games were held on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
• This is the fifth time Australia hosting the Commonwealth Games.
• 71 countries participated in this event.
• Inaugurated by Charles, Prince of Wales
• Motto: Share the Dream.
• Mascot: Borobi.​
• India won a total of 66 medals in 2018 Commonwealth Games including 26 gold.
• Indian flag bearer during the inauguration ceremony: P V Sindhu.
• Indian flag bearer during the closing ceremony: Mary Kom.
• Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu was the first gold medal winner for India.
• The 2022 Commonwealth Games is scheduled to be held in Birmingham, England.
• This is the third time England hosting the Games, after London in 1934 and Manchester in 2002.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e Ghaggar-Hakra

• The Ghaggar-Hakra River is a non-continuous river in India and Pakistan flows only during the monsoon season.
• Most sites of the Harappan Civilisation are actually found along the bed of the Ghaggar-Hakra river.
• The basins of the Ghaggar-Hakra River are classified into two parts, Khadir and Bangar.
• The latest studies mentioned that Ghaggar-Hakra was Perennial at Harappan Civilisation’s Peak.

 

The correct answer is option 4 i.e It has a heavier isotope of hydrogen.

• Heavy water is a form of water that contains a larger than normal amount of isotope of hydrogen.
• Also called deuterium oxide.
• Chemical formula: D₂O.
• The presence of deuterium gives the water different nuclear properties.
• Heavy water was first discovered by Harold Urey in 1931
• Heavy water was first produced in the year 1932.
• Heavy water is used as a moderator in some reactors.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e Black.

• Black soil is most suited for the cultivation of cotton.
• Black soil is a volcanic origin.
• Black soil is also called as cotton soil.
• Chernozem is a black-colored soil.
• Founded largely in the Deccan plateau.

 

The correct answer is option 2 i.e Mirage 2000.

• Mirage 2000 is a single-engine fourth-generation jet fighter manufactured by Dassault Aviation, a French aircraft manufacturer.
• It was designed in the 1970s and completed the first test flight in 1978.
• The first aircraft entered service in July 1984.
• As a beginning, France delivered seven aircraft to India on 29 June 1985.
• Mirage 2000 was used to destroy Pakistani bunker during the 2001–02 India–Pakistan standoff.

 

The correct answer is option 2 i.e Lahore.

• The Indian National Congress, on 19 December 1929, passed 'Purna Swaraj' at its Lahore session.
• Jawaharlal Nehru was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Lahore session.
• A public declaration was made on 26 January 1930.
• Congress asked the people of India to observe the 26th of January as Independence Day since 1930 (later it changes and made 15^th August as the official Independence Day.)
• To commemorate the 1930 declaration India decided to celebrate January 26 as Republic day.
• Haripura session of Indian National Congress was in 1938, presided by Subhas Chandra Bose.
• Karachi session of Indian National Congress was in 1931, presided by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

The correct answer is option 4 i.e Piku.

• Deepika Padukone is an Indian film actress and producer.
• She has been the recipient of three Filmfare Awards.
• Deepika Padukone has received Filmfare award 2016 for the Best Actress in the movie Piku.
• Deepika Padukone has also received Filmfare award 2015 for the Best Actress in the movie Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela.
• She is the founder of the "Live Love Laugh Foundation", which creates awareness on mental health in India.
• In 2020 she received the Crystal Award for her efforts to create awareness about the importance of mental health through her foundation.
• Bajirao Mastani is a Hindi film that narrates the story of the Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I and his second wife.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Ankleshwar.

• Ankleshwar is the largest Oil Field in Gujarat.
• Ankleshwar is located in the Bharuch district of Gujarat, India.
• Jawaharlal Nehru called the Ankleshwar oil field as the "fountain of prosperity".
• Bombay high is the largest oil field in India which located at the Bombay coast in Mumbai, Maharashtra.India.
• Guwahati Refinery is the first public sector refinery in India.
• India's Jamnagar Refinery, owned and operated by Reliance industry is currently the largest refinery in the world.
• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation is the state-owned oil and gas company in India.
• Digboi(Assam) is the oldest oil well of India.
• Kalol Oil and Gas Field is located in Gujarat.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e Part III.

• Fundamental Rights are enshrined in the Constitution of India in part III (Article 12 to 35).
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the father of fundamental rights in India.
• India adopted the concept of fundamental rights from the American constitution.
• The Fundamental Rights are justiciable.
• The Supreme Court and High courts are considered as the Guardian of Fundamental Rights.
• There are six fundamental rights recognized by the Indian constitution:

1. Right to equality.
2. Right to Freedom.
3. Right Against Exploitation.
4. Right to freedom of religion.
5. Cultural and educational rights.
6. Right to constitutional remedies.

• In the original constitution, there were 7 categories of fundamental rights.
• The 44th constitutional amendment act 1978, deleted Right to property from the list.

 

Given,

The worker may claim each km travels by taxi for = Rs. 1.5

The worker may claim each km travels by own car for = Rs. 0.5

Concept:

 

Calculation:

Let the distance travel by taxi be x km, then

Distance travel by own car = (80 - x) km

According to the question

x × 1.5 + (80 - x) × 0.5 = 50

⇒ 1.5x + 40 - 0.5x = 50

⇒ x = 50 - 40

⇒ x = 10

∴ Distance covered by taxi is 10 km.

Short Trick:

We can solve this using option

Let the distance covered by taxi be 10 km, then distance covered by car 70 km.

10 × 1.5 + 70 × 0.5

⇒ 15 + 35

⇒ 50 (satisfied)

Given,

Students asked to multiply in a number by = 3/14

Calculation:

Let a number be x, then

According to the question

x × 3/4 - x × 3/14 = 150

⇒ 3x/4 - 3x/14 = 150

⇒ (21x - 6x)/28 = 150

⇒ 15x = 150 × 28

⇒ x = (150 × 28)/15

⇒ x = 10 × 28

⇒ x = 280

∴The number is 280.

 

We can solve this using option

Let the number be 280, then

280 × 3/4 - 280 × 3/14

⇒ 210 - 60

⇒ 150 (satisfied)

Given,

Total amount = Rs. 735

If each of them had received Rs. 25 less, then their shares would have been in the ratio = 1 ∶ 3 ∶ 2 

Formula:

If N is divided by a ∶ b, then

First part = N × a/(a + b)

Second part = N × b/(a + b)

Calculation:

A + B + C = 735

If each of them had received Rs. 25 less, then their shares would have been in the ratio = x ∶ 3x ∶ 2x

According to the question

(A — 25) + (B — 25) + (C — 25) = x + 3x + 2x

⇒ A + B + C — 75 = 6x

⇒ 735 — 75 = 6x

⇒ 6x = 660

⇒ x = 66/6

⇒ x = 110

Share of C = 2x + 25 = 2 × 110 + 25 = 220 + 25 = 245

∴ The money received by C is Rs. 245.

Given,

Total quantity of mixture = 20 litres

Ratio of milk and water = 5 : 3

Concept:/Formula:

If N is divided in a : b, then

First part = N × a/(a + b)

Second part = N × b/(a + b)

Calculation:

If 4 litres of mixture is taken out, the quantity of remaining mixture = 20 - 4 = 16

Quantity of milk in 16 litres = 16 × 5/8 = 10 litres

Quantity of water in 16 litres = 16 - 10 = 6 litres

If 4 litres milk add in the remaining quantity of milk, then the new quantity of milk = 10 + 4 = 14 litres

Ratio of quantity of milk to water = 14 : 6 = 7 : 3

Given,

A man rows 9 km upstream in = 3 hrs

10 km downstream distance in = 3 hrs

Formula:

If the speed of boat and stream are x km/hr and y km/hr respectively, then

Upstream speed = (x - y) km/hr

Downstream speed = (x + y) km/hr

Calculation:

Let the speed of boat and stream be x km/hr and y km/hr respectively, then

Upstream speed = (x - y)

Downstream speed = (x + y)

According to the question

(x - y) = 9/3

(x - y) = 3   ---(1)

(x + y) = 18/3

(x + y) = 6   ---(2)

Add equation (1) and equation (2)

2x = 9

⇒ x = 9/2

⇒ x = 4.5 km/hr

∴ Speed of boat in still water is 4.5 km/hr.

Given,

A alone can complete a work in = 10 days

If A work only 4 days, then remaining work B finish in = 9 days

Formula:

Total work = Efficiency × time

Calculation:

A’s 1 day’s work = 1/10

A’s 4 day’s work = 4/10

Remaining work = 1 - 4/10 = (10 - 4)/10 = 6/10

6/10 work, B complete in = 9 days

B alone can complete the whole work in = 9 × 10/6 = 15 days

B’s 1 days work = 1/15

A’s and B’s 1 day’s work = 1/15 + 1/10 = (2 + 3)/30 = 5/30 = 1/6

A and B both can complete the whole work in = 6 days

Short Trick:

Total work = 10 unit

Efficiency of A = 1 unit/day

Work done by A in 4 days = 4 unit

Remaining work = 10 - 4 = 6 unit

Let efficiency of B be x, then

9x = 6

⇒ x = 6/9

⇒ x = 2/3

Efficiency of B = 2/3 units/day

Total efficiency of A and B = 1 + 2/3 = 5/3

∴ A and B alone can complete the whole work in = 10/(5/3) = 6 days

Given,

Total number of unsalable mangoes = 12

Formula:

 a/b part of a number = Actual number × a/b

Calculation:

According to the question

Number of unsalable mangoes = 12

Number of bruised mangoes = 4/3 × 12 = 16

Number of mangoes = 16 × 30 = 480 

Alternate MethodLet, y be  the total number of mangoes in the crate,

⇒ Bruised mango = y/30

⇒ Unsaleable mangoes = (3/4) × (y/30)

⇒ y/40 = 12

⇒ y = 480

∴ 480 mangoes are there in the crate.

Given,

A man can row 30 km upstream and 44 km downstream in = 10 hrs

A man can row 40 km upstream and 55 km downstream in = 13 hrs

Formula:

If speed of boat and stream are x km/hr and y km/hr respectively, then

Upstream speed = (x - y) km/hr

Downstream speed = (x + y) km/hr

Calculation:

Let speed of boat and stream be x km/hr and y km/hr respectively, then

Upstream speed = (x - y)

Downstream speed = (x + y)

According to the question

30/(x - y) + 44/(x + y) = 10

Let 1/(x - y) = a and 1/(x + y) = b

30a + 44b = 10

15a + 22b = 5   ---(1)

Similarly,

40/(x - y) + 55/(x + y) = 13

40a + 55b = 13   ---(2)

Subtract equation (2) from equation (1) after multiplying by 5 in equation (1) and multiplying by 2 in equation (2)

5a = 1

a = 1/5

From equation (1)

15 × 1/5 + 22b = 5

⇒ 3 + 22b = 5

⇒ 22b = 5 - 3

⇒ b = 2/22

⇒ b = 1/11

x - Y = 5   ---(3)

x + y = 11   ---(4)

Add equation (3) and equation (4)

2x = 16

⇒ x = 8

Speed of boat in still water is 8 km/hr.

From equation (4)

8 + y = 11

⇒ y = 11 - 8

⇒ y = 3

∴ Speed of current is 3 km/hr.

Given,

Rate of interest = 5%

Simple interest = 40% of the sum

Formula:

SI = Prt/100

Calculation:

Let the sum be Rs. 100

SI = 100 × 40/100 = Rs. 40

Rate = 5%

40 = (100 × 5 × t) / 100

⇒ t = 40/5

⇒ t = 8 years

Shortcut Trick

Number of years if interest and rate in percentage, then

rt = SI

⇒ t = 40/5

⇒ t = 8 years

Given,

The mean of 50 observations = 36

Formula:

Average = sum of all observations/Total number of all observations

Calculation:

Mean of 50 observations = 36

Sum of 50 observations = 36 × 50 = 1800

Correct sum of 50 observations = 1800 - 23 + 48 = 1825

Correct mean of 50 observations = 1825/50 = 36.5

Shortcut Trick 

Correct mean of the 50 observations, if read 48 as 23

= 36 + (48 - 23)/50

= 36 + 0.5 = 36.5

Given,

The average score of a cricketer for ten matches is = 38.9 runs.

The average for the first six matches is = 42 runs

Formula:

Average = sum of all observations/Total number of all observations

Sum of observations = Average × Number of observations

Calculation:

According to the formula used 

Sum of runs of 10 matches = 38.9 × 10 = 389

Sum of runs of first 6 matches = 42 × 6 = 252

Sum of last 4 matches = 389 - 252 = 137

∴ Average of last 4 matches = 137/4 = 34.25

Given,

Time = $6\frac{1}{4}$

Simple interest = $\frac{3}{8}^{th}$ of the sum

Formula:

SI = Prt/100

Calculation:

$6\frac{1}{4} = \frac{{25}}{4}$

Let total sum be 8x, then

SI = 8x × 3/8 = 3x

According to the question

3x = (8x × 25 × r)/400

⇒ r = (3x × 400)/(8x × 25)

⇒ r = 6%

Given,

Horse sold at profit of = 25%

Formula:

Profit = SP - CP

Profit % = Profit/CP × 100

Loss = CP - SP

Loss % = Loss/CP × 100

Calculation:

Let cost price of the horse be Rs. 100x, then

Selling price of the horse = 100x × 125/100 = Rs. 125x

According to the question

(100x - 200) × 130/100 = 125x - 200

⇒ 130x - 260 = 125x - 200

⇒ 130x - 125x = 260 - 200

⇒ 5x = 60

⇒ x = 60/5

⇒ x = 12

∴ Cost price of the horse = 100 × 12 = Rs. 1200

Given,

Speed of slower train = 36 km/hr

Speed of faster train = 45 km/hr

A man sitting in slower train passes the faster train in = 8 seconds

Formula:

Speed = Distance/time

If the speed of two train be x km/hr and y km/hr respectively, then

Relative speed, of both the trains = (x + y) km/hr

1 km/hr = 5/18 m/sec

Calculation:

Let the length of faster train be x m

Relative speed, of opposite train = (36 + 45) = 81 km/hr

According to the question

81 × 5/18 = x/8

⇒ (9 × 5)/2 = x/8

⇒ x = 45 × 8/2

⇒ x = 180 m

∴ Length of faster train is 180 m.

Given,

Selling price of the chair = Rs. 368

Loss percentage = 8%

Formula:

Profit = SP - CP

Profit % = [Profit/CP] × 100

Loss = CP - SP

Loss % = [Loss/CP[ × 100

CP = SP × [100/(100 - loss%)]

SP = CP × [(100 + Profit%)/100]

Calculation:

We have selling price = 368

And loss = 8%

Using formula CP = SP × [100/(100 - loss%)]

C.P = 368 × (100/92) = Rs. 400

Now, For profit 15%

Using formula SP = CP × [(100 + Profit%)/100]

The new S.P = 400 × (115/100)

⇒ SP = 460

∴ The selling price of the chair is Rs. 460.

Given,

Length of train = 110 m

Speed of train = 60 km/hr

Speed of man = 6 km/hr

Formula:

Speed = Distance/time

If speed of two train be x km/hr and y km/hr respectively, then

Relative speed, if both train opposite train = (x + y) km/hr

1 km/hr = 5/18 m/sec

Calculation:

Relative speed, if opposite direction = (60 + 6) = 66 km/hr

According to the question

66 × 5/18 = 110/t

⇒ t = 110 × 18/5 × 1/66

⇒ t = 6 seconds

Calculation:

3 Men = 4 women

⇒ 1 Men = $\frac{4}{3}$ women

⇒ 7 men = $\frac{28}{3}$ women

⇒ 7 men + 5 women = $\frac{28}{3}+5 =\frac{43}{3}$ women

According to the question, 

4 women can plough the field in 43 days 

⇒  1 woman can plough in = 43 × 4 days

Hence, $\frac{43}{3}$ women can plough the field in

∴   $(\frac{3}{43})× 43 × 4$ days = 12 days

Given,

Selling price of each watches = Rs. 3750

First watch sold at = 5% profit

Second watch sold at = 5% loss

Formula:

If profit percentage be x%, then CP = SP × 100/(100 + x)

If loss percentage be x%, then CP = SP × 100/(100 - x)

If two article sold at same price one at x% loss and second at x% profit, then loss % = x²/100

Calculation:

Detailed solution:

CP of first watch = 3750 × 100/105 = 75000/21

CP of second watch = 3750 × 100/95 = 75000/19

Sum of CP of both articles = 75000/21 + 75000/19 = (1425000 + 157500)/399 = 3000000/399

Sum of SP of both articles = 3750 + 3750 = 7500

Loss = 3000000/399 - 7500 = (3000000 - 2992500)/399 = 7500/399

Loss % = (7500/399)/(3000000/399) × 100 = 0.25%

 Shortcut Trick

Loss % = 5²/100 = 0.25%

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Figure c:

Here, the line without a dot in the given figure is ending with a straight line which is facing towards the dotted line

Figure d:

Here, the line without a dot in the given figure is ending with a straight line which is facing towards the dotted line

All follow the same pattern, except figure ‘a’.

Hence, the correct answer is "option (1)".

The pattern followed is,

In figures b, c and d the figure in the middle is placed downwards.

Whereas,

In figure ‘a’, it is placed upwards.

All follow the same pattern, except figure ‘a’.

Hence, option 1 different from the rest.

The pattern followed is,

1. The small arrow and the dot are moving 90° clockwise in figures a, b and c around the small dark circle.

2. The bottom arrow is west facing in the figures a, b and c.

Thus, each figure can be obtained by rotating the previous figure clockwise.

Figure d does not follow the pattern. It cannot be obtained by rotating the previous figure clockwise. The bottom arrow is east facing in the figures d.

All follow the same pattern, except figure ‘d’.

Hence, option 4 is different from the rest.

Bogota, Doha and Brussels are capitals of different countries.

Whereas,

Sydney is a city in Australia.

Therefore, “Sydney” is different from the rest.

Hence, the correct answer is "Sydney".

Additional Information

The logic followed here is:

• Retina, Pupil and Cornea are the parts of an eye.

Whereas,

• Vision is not a part of an eye; it is the state of being able to see.

So, “vision” is different from the rest.

Hence, the correct answer is "Vision".

Additional Information

The logic followed here is:

• Udayagiri and Khandagiri, Badami and Elephanta are caves.

Whereas,

• Doddabetta is the highest mountain peak in the Nilgiri mountains.

Hence, the correct answer is "Doddabetta".

Additional Information

The logic followed here is:

Cortex, Cranium and Cerebellum are related to brain except, Tibia. Tibia is the bone which is found in leg.

Additional Information

Hence, the correct answer is "Tibia".

The logic followed here is:

• Kongka, Zoji La and Kumbharli Ghat are Mountain passes.

Whereas,

• Saltoro Kangri is a Mountain peak.

So, “Saltaro Kangri” is different from the rest.

Hence, the correct answer is "Saltoro Kangri".

Additional Information

On observing the given figure carefully, we get:

In the question figure (X),

1. One dot is in the common area of the only circle and rectangle.
2. One dot is in the common area of the only square, triangle and circle.

Figure (A) → Common area of the only circle and rectangle isn’t present.

Figure (B) → Common area of the only square, triangle and circle isn’t present.

Figure (C) → Common area of the only square, triangle and circle isn’t present.

Figure (D) → All the required conditions are fulfilled as shown below:

Hence, the correct answer is "Figure (D)".

Important Points We should not think of the exact shape and size of the figures in these questions.

Just resemblance will work like if an Equilateral triangle is given in the question figure, any shape of the triangle in the answer figure will work, be it right triangle or scalene triangle.

The pattern followed is,

In figure X,

One dot is in the common area of the triangle and circle.

One dot is in the common area of the triangle and the square.

(1): 

Only Figure (a) satisfies two conditions.

(2):   

One dot is in the common area of the triangle and the square.

(3):     

One dot is in the common area of the triangle and the square.

(4):     

One dot is in the common area of the triangle and the square.   

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

The pattern followed is,

In figure X, 

One dot is in the common area of the square and the circle.

One dot is in the common area of the triangle and the circle.

One dot is solely in the circle alone.

Only Figure (C) satisfies these conditions.

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.