SSB Constable (Non GD) 22 June 2023 (Shift 3) Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

The correct answer is Only I.

Key Points

• The Vice President acts as the acting President when a vacancy occurs due to the death, resignation, or removal of the President or by impeachment or any other reason.
• He is the ex-officio Speaker of the Rajya Sabha.
• The Vice President is the second-highest constitutional office in India after the President.
• The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament.
• He serves for a five-year term but can continue to be in office, irrespective of the expiry of the term, until the successor assumes office.

Additional Information

• Eligibility of Vice President:
• Should be a citizen of India.
• Should have completed 35 years of age.
• Should be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
• Should not hold any office of profit under the Union government or any state government or any local authority or any other public authority.

The correct answer is China-Tibetan.

Key Points

• Mizo language belongs to the China-Tibetan language family.
• The Mizo language is a Kuki-Chin language.
• It is spoken natively by the Mizo people living primarily in the Mizoram state of India; Chin State, and Sagaing Region of Myanmar, with significant populations in the states of Manipur, Tripura, and Meghalaya.
• The Mizo language is the lingua franca and the official language of Mizoram along with English.

Additional Information

• Other major Indian language families include:
• Indo-Aryan Group
• Dravidian Group
• Sino-Tibetan Group
• Negroid Group
• Austric Group

The correct answer is  All the lives we never lived.

Key Points

• Anuradha Roy has been awarded for All The Lives We Never Lived (Novel) in the English language category.
• Anuradha Roy is a novelist, journalist, and editor.
• She has written five novels: An Atlas of Impossible Longing (2008), The Folded Earth (2011), Sleeping on Jupiter (2015), All the Lives We Never Lived (2018), and The Earthspinner (2021)

Additional Information

• Gulam Mohammad Shaikh has been given for Gher Jatan (Autobiographical Essays) in the Gujarati language category.
• Gayatribala Panda has been awarded for Dayanadi (Poetry) Gayatribala Panda in the Odia language category.
• Rashmi Choudhury has been awarded for Sansrini Modira (Poetry) in the Bodo language category.

The correct answer is Net demand

• In terms of corporate finance, the revenue of a firm is derived from the sale of its products or services to its customers, including final consumption. The item "net demand" does not directly factor into this calculation.
• Investment can be a source of revenue if the firm is involved in some sort of financial services, but it is not typically considered revenue in the sense of standard operating activities for most businesses.
• Public expenditure may contribute to revenue if the firm is doing work for a government entity or receiving government grants, but again, it's not directly added in the computation of revenue.
• In total, the primary factor of revenue is the income from selling goods or services, and other items such as investment or public expenditure are not usually directly added to the computation of total revenue. Instead, they are often considered as separate line items in an income statement.

The correct answer is Gujarat

About Bicameral Legislature:

• At present, 6 states of India have bicameral legislature previously the figure was 7 states but after Jammu and Kashmir become the Union Territory it becomes 6 states.
• Bicameral Legislature is a System of Government in which the Legislature consists of Two Houses. The Modern Bicameral System was started in the beginnings of the Constitutional Government in the 17th century in England and to later, it also started in the 18th century in the United States and on the Continent of Europe.
• In these 6 states of India with Bicameral Legislature, the Upper House is called State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad), and the State Legislative assembly Lower House is called Vidhan Sabha.
• One-Third member of whose members are elected in every Two years. Among the members of State legislative Councils itself.
• One-Third members are elected by the members of Local Bodies in the state such as Gram Panchayats, Block Development councils, the District councils of India, and Municipalities.
• Another, One-Third members are elected by the Members of Vidhan Sabha of the state from among the Persons who are not members of the State Legislative Assembly.
• The Governor of the state is nominated One-Sixth Members from persons having Knowledge or Practical Experience in Fields such as Science, Arts, the Co-Operative Movement, Literature, and Social Services.
• One-Twelfth of members are elected by persons who are Graduates of three years are eligible to Standing Residing in that state.
• Another, One-Twelfth of members are elected by persons engaged for at least Three Years in Teaching or in any Educational Institutions within the State not lower than Secondary Schools, including Universities and  Colleges.

Notes:

• The 6 states of India are those who have bicameral legislature they are (Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh).

The correct option is 3

Bhakti Kulkarni

• Bhakti Kulkarni is related to the sport of chess..
• Chess Master Bhakti Kulkarni has become the first woman in Goa to receive the second-highest sporting honor, the Arjuna Award.

The correct option is 1

Concept:

The sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males. According to the 2011 Census of India, the sex ratio for the mentioned states was as follows:

• Himachal Pradesh: 972 females per 1000 males
• Arunachal Pradesh: 938 females per 1000 males
• Madhya Pradesh: 931 females per 1000 males

So, arranging them from the highest to the lowest sex ratio, the correct order would be:

II. Himachal Pradesh - III. Arunachal Pradesh - I. Madhya Pradesh

The correct answer is Karnataka.

Key Points

• Shri Bhagwant Khuba, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy launched the Pan-India Rooftop Solar Awareness Campaign at an event at Bidar, Karnataka.
• The campaign titled “GHAR KE UPAR SOLAR IS SUPER” shall aim at mobilizing local government, citizens and Municipalities to spread awareness of Solar Rooftop.
• It is a  contribution towards Global Warming & Climate Change.
• Karnataka alone has the potential of 1 GW rooftop solar. The minister highlighted that MNRE (Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy) is providing a 40% of subsidy for households to install solar.

Additional Information

PMKUSUM:

• The Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan or KUSUM scheme which aims at the production of solar power in India.
• 10000 Mega Watts Solar plants will be put up on barren lands.
• The Scheme consists of three components:
• Component A: 10,000 MW of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid Connected Renewable Power Plants of individual plant size up to 2 MW.
• Component B: Installation of 17.50 lakh standalone Solar Powered Agriculture Pumps of individual pump capacity up to 7.5 HP.
• Component C: Solarisation of 10 Lakh Grid-connected Agriculture Pumps of individual pump capacity up to 7.5 HP.

The correct answer is IIT Roorkee.

Key Points

• In March 2023, researchers from IIT Roorkee discovered a new antibacterial small molecule that may help fight against drug-resistant infections.
• It has been named IITR00693.
• The molecule showed potent antibacterial activity against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including some of the most problematic drug-resistant strains.
• It not only strikes down the bacteria but also prevents the emergence of resistance, ensuring effectiveness for generations to come.

Additional Information

• Drug-resistant infections occur when bacteria, fungi, or other microorganisms develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them.
• This can happen because the microorganisms mutate, or change their genetic makeup, in a way that makes them resistant to the drugs.

Indian swimmer Sajan Prakash was named the ‘best male athlete’ at the National Games 2022.

Concept:

• The 29-year-old Sajan Prakash won eight medals, with five individual gold, two silver and a bronze, to pip Srihari Nataraj who also claimed eight medals in all, with six gold including two in relays.
• It is the second straight time that India’s most experienced swimmer has bagged the coveted trophy after his success in the 2015 National Games in Kerala.

The correct answer is Ministry for Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

In News

• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched Digital Platform 'Sagar Manthan'.

Key Points

• Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal on 23 March 2023, launched the Real-time Performance Monitoring Dashboard ‘Sagar Manthan’.
• It is a Digital platform having all the integrated data related to the ministry and other subsidiaries.
• The dashboard will transform the workings of various departments by improving well-coordinated real-time information.
• The launch of ‘Sagar Manthan’ Dashboard is a development towards digitalization and transparency in the maritime transport sector, and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is committed to supporting the growth of the sector in India.

The answer is both I and II.

• When the price elasticity of demand is zero, it means that the quantity demanded does not change at all when the price changes. This is the definition of perfectly inelastic demand.
• When the demand curve is vertical, it means that the quantity demanded is fixed at a certain level, regardless of the price. This is also the definition of perfectly inelastic demand.
• So, both I and II are situations where the price elasticity of demand becomes perfectly inelastic.

The correct answer is the End of title.

Key Points

• Fundamental rights are mentioned under Articles 12 to 35 of the Constitution. In which provision of the tuition of titles has been made under Article-18.

Additional Information 

The correct option is 1

Explanation

• Jyoti Rao Phule – Satyasodhak Samaj: Correctly Matched. Jyoti Rao Phule was an Indian social activist and thinker who founded the Satyasodhak Samaj (Society of Seekers of Truth) in 1873. The organization aimed to liberate the Bahujans, Shudras, and Ati-Shudras from exploitation and oppression, especially focusing on the education and rights of women and lower-caste communities.
  
• Raja Ram Mohan Roy – Arya Samaj: Incorrectly Matched. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj, an influential socio-religious reform movement. He worked to abolish practices like Sati and child marriage. Arya Samaj, on the other hand, was founded by Dayananda Saraswati and aimed to reform Vedic beliefs and practices.
• Periyar – Prarthana Samaj: Incorrectly Matched. Periyar, also known as E. V. Ramasamy, was a social activist who founded the Dravidar Kazhagam. He worked for the rights and self-respect of the Dravidian people. Prarthana Samaj was a different movement that aimed to make religious beliefs more rational and ethical.
• Narayan Guru – Brahmo Samaj: Incorrectly Matched. Narayan Guru was a social reformer in Kerala who founded the Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam. He worked towards the upliftment and social equality of the lower-caste Ezhava community. Brahmo Samaj was a different organization focused on the reform of Hindu religious practices.

The correct answer is 1972.

Key Points

• The Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for the protection of plants and animal species.
• Before 1972, India had only five designated national parks.
• According to this Act, hunting, harvesting, and harming of animals is strictly prohibited. It also imposed restrictions on harvesting forest resources.
• This Act provides for the protection of the country’s wild animals, birds, and plant species, in order to ensure environmental and ecological security.
• Among other things, the Act lays down restrictions on hunting many animal species. The Act was last amended in the year 2006.

​Constitutional Provisions for the Wildlife Act :

• ​Article 48A of the Constitution of India directs the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard wildlife and forests. This article was added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976.
• Article 51A imposes certain fundamental duties for the people of India. One of them is to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.

Additional Information 

History of wildlife protection legislation in India:

• ​The first such law was passed by the British Indian Government in 1887 called the Wild Birds Protection Act, 1887. The law sought to prohibit the possession and sale of specified wild birds that were either killed or captured during a breeding session.
• A second law was enacted in 1912 called the Wild Birds and Animals Protection Act. This was amended in 1935 when the Wild Birds and Animals Protection (Amendment) Act 1935 was passed.
• During the British Raj, wildlife protection was not accorded a priority. It was only in 1960 that the issue of protection of wildlife and the prevention of certain species from becoming extinct came to the fore.

The correct answer is chloroplast.

Key Points

• Photosynthesis is when a plant makes its food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide as its raw material during the day.
• It occurs in plants in PAR (photosynthetically active range).
• Plant use 680nm and 700nm wavelengths.
• Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplast.
• It contains chlorophyll pigments.
• Chlorophyll a, b, c, and d, and some accessory pigments xanthophyll, and carotenoids absorb the light.
• In chloroplast light and dark reaction occurs, and thus sucrose is formed.

The correct option is 1989.

Key Points

• The Election Commission was a single-member body when it was set up in 1950 till October 1989, with only the Chief Election Commissioner as its only member.
• After the Election Commissioner Amendment Act 1989, it has been made a multi-member body.
• Since October 1989 up to today, it is a three-member commission with one Chief Election Commissioner and two election commissioners.
• Prompted by the Supreme Court's observation in S. S. Dhanoa's case and also in the wake of certain controversial decisions taken by the CEC resulting in a serious confrontation between the Commission and the Government of India, the latter decided to provide for a Multi-member Election Commission.

Additional Information

• The Election Commission of India (Articles 324 to 329) was formed on 25 January 1950;
• The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state Legislative Assemblies, state legislative Councils, and the offices of the President and Vice President of the country.
• Chief Election Commissioner - Rajiv Kumar
• Election Commissioner - Anup Chandra Pandey
• Election Commissioner - Sh. Arun Goel

The correct answer is II-I-III.

Key Points

• Rowlatt Satyagraha - 1919
• ​The Rowlatt Act (1919) gave the government powers to repress political activities and allowed the detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.
• Gandhiji was against it and decided to launch a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed; Rowlatt Act.
• It led to the Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre. Seeing the violence spread, Gandhiji called off the movement.
• Kheda Satyagraha (1918)
• ​The issue was the payment of Land revenue during the Famine in the Kheda district of Gujarat.
• Gandhi started satyagraha and later the government accepted the demand of the satyagrahis and exempted the payment of land revenue.
• Salt March (1930)
• It was an act of nonviolent civil disobedience in colonial India led by Gandhiji to produce salt from the seawater in the coastal village of Dandi (now in Gujarat).
• Salt March was also called Dandi March or Salt Satyagraha
• Time Period - From 12 March 1930 to 6 April 1930.
• Significance- A direct action campaign of tax resistance and nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly.

The correct answer is option 4

Key Points

• Garia Puja is a religious festival which is celebrated with great fervour in the state of Tripura.
• The festival is celebrated on the seventh day of the month of Baisakha to worship Lord Garia, who is known as the lord of the household.
• As part of the festival, a bamboo pole which symbolises the deity of livestock and wealth is worshipped with flowers and garlands.
• In 2023, Garia Puja will be celebrated on 21st April.
• The festival of Garia Puja lasts for a period of seven days.
• The puja begins on the last day of the Chaitra month and ends on the seventh day of the Vaisakha month. The last day of the puja is declared as a regional holiday. Garia Puja is the biggest festival celebrated in Tripura.
• For chick fowls, the ingredients required in the puja include earthen pots, cotton thread, rice, riccha, rice beer, eggs, and wine.
• During the festival, no one is allowed to cross the shadow of the symbolic god, and children sing and dance to the tune of drums to appease Lord Garia.

The correct answer is Garo tribe.

Key Points

• Known as the '100 Drum Festival', the Wangala Festival is a traditional festival in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya.
• The festival kicked off on November 12th, 2021.
• The festival lasts from two days to a week.
• It is one of the most important festivals of the Garo Tribe.
• The tribesmen make sacrifices to please their god Saljong.

Important Points

• The Wangala festival marks the end of a period of toil, that brings good results to the fields which also signifies the onset of winter.
• It is also celebrated in honour of the Sun God that marks the end of the long harvest season.
• Wangala is celebrated with different forms of dance.
• These dances are performed on the tunes of folk songs that are played on drums and primitive flute.
• Additionally, these flutes are made of buffalo horns.
• On the first day of the festival, people celebrate it with a ceremony called Ragula.
• This ceremony is performed in the house of the village’s chief.
• Then on the second day of celebration, which is called Kakkat, people begin the ceremony by dancing to the rhythms of long oval-shaped drums.
• In this celebration, young and old join together while men play the drums and women perform traditional dance forms. The dance form is known as Dama Dagota.

Additional Information

• ​Meghalaya:
• Lok Sabha seats - 2.
• Rajya Sabha seats - 1.
• State Animal - Clouded leopard.
• State Bird - Common hill myna.
• National Parks - Balphakram National Park, Nokrek Ridge National Park.

The correct answer is Fa Shien.

Key Points

• The original author of the book 'A Record of Buddhist Kingdoms' is Fa Shien.
• He was a Chinese Buddhist monk who lived in the 4th and 5th centuries AD.
• The book is divided into 12 chapters, each of which describes a different part of Fa Shien's journey.
• The book provides detailed descriptions of the Buddhist monasteries and temples that Fa Shien visited.

Additional Information

• Other important books written by ancient foreign travelers:
• Indica by Megasthenes
• Si-Yu-Ki by Hieun Tsang
• Muruj-ul-Zehab by Al Masudi
• Rihla by Ibn Battuta

The correct option is 3

Explanation:

• The main Axis powers were Italy, Japan, and Germany.

• The Axis alliance was started in September 1940 with the Tripartite Pact.

• | Country | Leaders | | --- | --- | | Italy | Benito Mussolini | | Japan | Emperor Hirohito | | Germany | Adolf Hitler |

• World war II was between Allied forces and Axis powers.

• Allied powers were Great Britain, The United States, China, and the Soviet Union.

• | Country | Leaders | | --- | --- | | USA | Franklin Roosevelt | | Great Britain | Winston Churchill | | Soviet Union | Joseph Stalin |

The correct answer is Himadri.

Key Points

• The range located in the northernmost part of the Himalayas is called Himadri.
• Himadri is also known as the Greater Himalayas or the Inner Himalayas.
• It is the most continuous range, with the highest peaks about 6,000 meters in height.
• It includes all of the major Himalayan summits, such as Mount Everest, K2, and Kanchenjunga.

Additional Information

• Division of the Himalayas:
• Shiwaliks or outer Himalayas
• Lesser or Middle Himalayas
• The Greater Himalayas
• The Trans-Himalayas – Tibetan Himalayas.
• The Eastern Hills – Purvanchal: A chain of hills in North-East India.

The correct option is 4

According to census 2011, the Male literacy rate of India is 80.9%.

Important Points

• The literacy rate at all Indian levels was 72.98%.
• The literacy rate for females is 60.63% and males are 80.9%.
• The literacy rate of females in the rural area has observed improvement in literacy rate about 24%.
• The male and female literacy rate was higher in Kerala and lower in Bihar.
• The gap in literacy rates of females and males was low in Meghalaya, Kerala, and Mizoram.
• The gap was higher in Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, and Chattisgarh.

Additional Information

• A census is an official data of the population.
• Indian census includes demographic, social, and economic data.
• It is held periodically after every tenth year.
• The first census took place in 1872.

The correct answer is Jammu and Kashmir.

Key Points

• The Village Defence Guard Scheme - 2022 came into effect in Jammu and Kashmir from 15 August 2022.
• Earlier, this scheme was known as Village Defence Committe in which volunteers from villages were trained by Indian Army and Police.
• Under this scheme, rifles were provided to VDC's and they protected their villages from terrorist attacks and terror-related activities.

Additional Information

• Jammu and Kashmir:
• Lieutenant Governor - Manoj Sinha.
• Number of Districts - 20.
• Dams - Baglihar Dam (Chenab River), Dulhasti Dam (Chenab River), Uri-II Dam (Jhelum River).
• National Parks - Dachigam National Park, Salim Ali National Park, Kazinag National Park, Kishtwar High Altitude National Park

Given: 

U = V - 20% of V

V = 800 + 40% of 800

Calculation:

Calculate the value of V:

V = 800 + 40/100 × 800

⇒ V = 800 + 320

⇒ V = 1120

Now, 

U = V - 20/100 × V

⇒ U = 1120 - 224

⇒ U = 896

Therefore, the value of U is 896.

Given:

Profit = 350% of cost price

Cost price increased by 50%

Concept: Profit percentage formula.

Calculation:

Let's assume the original cost price (CP) is 100 units.

Therefore,

selling price (SP) = CP + 350% of CP = 100 + 350 = 450 units.

The new cost price = original CP + 50% of original CP

The new cost price = 100 + 50 = 150 units.

The new profit = Selling price - new cost price = 450 - 150 = 300 units

The new profit percent = (Profit / new CP) × 100%

The new profit percent = (300 / 150) × 100% = 200%

Hence, the new profit percent is 200%.

Given:

A's work rate = 1/16 work/day

B's work rate = 1/32 work/day

Concept:

Work done = rate × time

Calculation:

Combined rate of A and B = A's rate + B's rate

⇒ 1/16 + 1/32 = 3/32 work/day

Work done in 8 days = Combined rate × time = (3/32) × 8

Work done in 8 days =  3/4 of the total work

Percentage of total work completed = (3/4) ×100% = 75%

Therefore, 75% of the total work will be completed in 8 days.

Calculation:

Let sum = 625 /-       (∵ 16% = 4/25) 

SI of 1 year = 625 × (4/25) = 100 /-

When interest was compounded half yearly

Rate = 16/2 = 8% = 2/25 

104 unit - 100 unit = 640

1 unit = 160

∴ 625 unit = 625 × 160 = 100000 /-

Given:

Side of the cube (a) = 21 cm

Concept:

The diameter of the largest sphere that can be taken out of the cube is equal

to the side of the cube.

The volume of a sphere is given by V = (4/3)πr³

Calculation:

Radius of the sphere (r) = a / 2 = 21 / 2 = 10.5 cm

Volume of the sphere = (4/3) π × r³ 

The volume of the sphere = 4/3 × π × (10.5)3 ≈ 4851 cubic cm

Therefore, the volume of the largest sphere that can be taken out of the cube is approximately 4851 cubic cm.

Given:

A invests 1/8th of the total investment

B invests 1/16th of the total investment

Concept:

The profit share of each partner is proportional to their investment ratio.

Calculation:

Suppose the total investment is 1 unit.

⇒ A's investment = 1/8

⇒ B's investment = 1/16

As A, B, and C are the only investors and the total investment is 1 unit,

C's investment = 1 - A's investment - B's investment

C's investment = 1 - 1/8 - 1/16 = (16 - 2 - 1)/16 = 13/16 

The profit ratio A : B : C = 1/8 : 1/16 : 13/16 = 2 : 1 : 13

Therefore, the profit ratio of A, B, and C is 2 : 1 : 13.

Given:

The length of each train is 576 m

They cross each other in 24 seconds

Concept:

When two objects move in opposite directions, their relative speed is the sum

of their individual speeds.

Speed = Distance/Time

Calculation:

When two trains cross each other, the distance covered is equal to the sum of

their lengths.

Distance = 576 m + 576 m = 1152 m

Time taken to cross each other = 24 seconds

The relative speed of the trains = Distance/Time = 1152 m / 24 s = 48 m/s

As they are running at the same speed in opposite directions,

the speed of each train = Relative Speed / 2 = 48 m/s / 2 = 24 m/s

Therefore, the speed of each train is 24 m/s.

Given:

The ratio of the volumes of two cubes is 729 ∶ 512

Concept:

The ratio of the sides of two cubes is the cube root of the ratio of their

volumes.

Calculation:

The cube root of 729 = 9

The cube root of 512 = 8

So, the ratio of the sides of the cubes = 9 : 8

Therefore, the ratio of the sides of the two cubes is 9 : 8.

Given:

Distance = 42 km

If the speed of the car is increased by 1 km/hr, it takes 1 hour less to cover

the same distance

Concept:

Time = Distance/Speed

Calculation:

Let's assume the speed of the car is 'x' km/hr. So,

Time1 = Distance / Speed = 42 / x

If the speed is increased by 1 km/hr, the new speed is 'x+1' km/hr and the

new time is

Time2 = 42 / (x+1)

According to the problem, Time1 - Time2 = 1

⇒ 42/x - 42/(x+1) = 1

⇒ 42[1/x - 1/(x+1)] = 1

⇒ 42[(x + 1 - x)/x(x+1)] = 1

⇒ 42/x(x+1) = 1

⇒ x2 + x = 42

⇒ x2 + x - 42 = 0

⇒ x² + 7x - 6x - 42 = 0

⇒ x(x + 7) - 6(x + 7) = 0

⇒ (x - 6)(x + 7) = 0

⇒ x = 6 km/hr & x = - 7 km/hr

Therefore, the actual speed of the car is 6 km/hr.

Given:

An average of 16 numbers = 45

Average of the last 6 numbers = 40

Concept:

Average = Sum of elements / Number of elements

Calculation:

Total sum of 16 numbers = 16 × 45 = 720

Sum of the last 6 numbers = 6 × 40 = 240

Sum of the first 10 numbers = 720 - 240 = 480

Average of the first 10 numbers = 480 / 10 = 48 

Therefore, the average of the remaining numbers is 48.

Given:

The radius of the cone (r) = 5 cm

Height of the cone (h) = 12 cm

Concept:

The formula for the curved surface area (CSA) of a cone is πrl,

Where l is the slant height of the cone.

Calculation:

The slant height (l) of the cone can be found using the Pythagorean theorem:

l = √(r² + h²)

⇒ l = √(5² + 12²)

⇒ l = √169

⇒ l = 13 cm

Substituting the values of r and l in the formula for CSA of a cone:

⇒ CSA = πrl

⇒ CSA = (22/7) × 5 × 13

⇒ CSA = 204.28 cm²

Therefore, the curved surface area of the cone is 204.28 cm².

Given:

The radius of the original cylinder (r) = 35 cm

Height of the original cylinder (h) = 40 cm

Formula Used:

The total surface area (TSA) of a cylinder is 2πr(h + r). When a cylinder is

bisected, the height becomes half, but we have two cylinders.

Calculation:

​

Total surface area of the cylinder = 2πr(r + h)

Due to the cut, there will be no change in the height or radius of the base of

the cylinder. We will get two extra surfaces of the same area as the original\

cylinder after cutting the cylinder into two identical cylinders.

Extra area = 2 × πr2

Required % change = [2 × πr2/2πr(r + h)] × 100

Required % change = [r/(r + h)] × 100

Required % change  = [35/(35 = 40)] × 100 = 46.67 %

∴ The percentage increase in the total surface area is 46.67 %.

Calculation:

9P = 16Q     ----(1)

2Q = 5R

16Q = 40R    -----(2)

Form (1) & (2)

9P : 16Q : 40R

$\frac{P}{\frac{1}{9}}: \frac{Q}{\frac{1}{16}} : \frac{R}{\frac{1}{40}}$

P : Q : R = 1/9 : 1/16 : 1/40

P : Q : R = 1/9 : 1/16 : 1/40

Since, LCM of 9, 16 & 40 = 720.

P : Q : R = 720(1/9 : 1/16 : 1/40)

P : Q : R = 80 ∶ 45 ∶ 18

Given:

An average of 18 numbers = 50

Average of remaining 17 numbers = 43

Formula Used:

The sum of numbers can be found using the formula

Sum = Average × Number of elements.

Calculation:

The total sum of the original 18 numbers:

⇒ Sum = 50 × 18

⇒ Sum = 900

Sum of the remaining 17 numbers after one number is removed:

⇒ Sum = 43 × 17 = 731

⇒ Removed number = 900 - 731

⇒ Removed number = 169

Therefore, the dropped number is 169.

Given:

The marked price of the trolley bag = Rs. 1248

Discount = 25%

Profit = 20%

Formula Used:

Selling price (SP) = Marked price (1 - discount %)

Cost price (CP) = SP / (1 + profit %)

Calculation:

Find the Selling Price (SP) by subtracting the discount from the marked price:

⇒ SP = 1248 × (1 - 25/100)

⇒ SP = 1248 × 0.75

⇒ SP = Rs. 936

⇒ CP = SP / (1 + 20/100)

⇒ CP = 936 / 1.2 =  Rs. 780

Therefore, the cost price of the trolley bag is Rs. 780.

Concept:

Divisibility rule of 11: The difference of the sum of digits at odd position and

the sum of digits at an even position in a number is 0 or 11.

Divisibility rule of 5: The last number is either 0 or 5.

Calculation:

7A5296B is divisible by 5. So, B can be either 0 or 5.

7A5296B is divisible by 22. So it will be divisible by 2 &11 as well. 

 Therefore, B = 0

Number become 7A52960

Now, for divisibility by 11, 

(0 + 9 + 5 + 7) - (6 + 2 + A) should be 0 or a multiple of 11.

21 - (8 + A) should be 0 or a multiple of 11.

(13 - A) should be 0 or a multiple of 11.

From the given option,  

If A = 2 ⇒ 13 - 2 = 11

So, A = 2 & B = 0

∴ A + B = 2

Given:

The perfect cube should be divisible by both 12 and 4.

Concept:

The smallest perfect cube divisible by two or more numbers is the least

perfect cube of their LCM (Least Common Multiple).

Calculation:

LCM of 12 and 4 is 12

12 = 2² ×3

Least perfect cube = 2³ × 3³ = 8 × 27 = 216

Hence, the smallest perfect cube which is divisible by both 12 and 4 is 216.

Formula Used:

Speed = Distance / Time

Calculation:

Distance covered by Ravi in the first 3 hours:

3 hours × 30 km/h = 90 km.

Distance covered by Ravi in the next 2 hours:

2 hours × 20 km/h = 40 km.

Total distance covered by Ravi by 2 p.m.:

90 km + 40 km = 130 km.

Relative speed of Vivek (since Ravi is also moving):

85 km/h - 20 km/h = 65 km/h.

Time taken to meet:

130 km ÷ 65 km/h = 2 hours.

∴ Required Time = 04:00 PM.

Given:

Diameter of the solid sphere = 7 cm

Concept:

The surface area of the sphere = 4πr²

Area of circle = πr²

Calculation:

The radius of the sphere = Diameter/2 = 3.5 cm

The increase in total surface area when a sphere is cut into two equal parts is

equal to 2 times of the area of the circle with the same radius as the sphere.

Increase in total surface area = 2 × πr² = 2 × π(3.5 cm)² = 77 cm²

Hence, the increase in total surface area will be approximately 77 cm².

Shortcut Trick Winner gets 60% of valid votes ⇒ Loser gets 40%, so Majority = 20% of valid votes. We know valid votes are 80% of the total votes polled. Total majority = Total votes × 80% × 20% = 4000. ⇒ Total votes × (4/5) × (1/5) = 4000 ⇒ Total votes = 4000 × (25/4) = 25000. ∴ The correct answer is 25000.

Alternate Method Given: Winner's share = 60% of valid votes Majority = 4000 votes Valid votes = 80% of total votes polled Formula Used: Majority = Winner's votes − Loser's votes Valid votes = Total votes × (Valid % ÷ 100)

Total Votes (x)

Valid (80%)

Invalid (20%)

Winner (60%)

Loser (40%)

Diff = 20% of Valid = 4000 votes

16% of Total Votes = 4000 -> Total = 25000

Calculation: ⇒ Let the total number of votes polled be x. ⇒ Valid votes = 80% of x = 0.8x ⇒ Winner's votes = 60% of valid votes ⇒ Loser's votes = (100% − 60%) = 40% of valid votes ⇒ Majority = Winner's votes − Loser's votes = 20% of valid votes ⇒ 20% of 0.8x = 4000 ⇒ 0.20 × 0.8x = 4000 ⇒ 0.16x = 4000 ⇒ x = 4000 ÷ 0.16 ⇒ x = 25000 ∴ The correct answer is 25000.

Additional Information Election Majority Principle The winning majority is always the difference between the votes secured by the winning candidate and the losing candidate, not the sum of their votes. Successive Percentage (Chain Rule) For nested percentages, use continuous multiplication: Total × Valid% × Majority% = Total Majority Votes. In this case: Total × 80% × 20% = 4000. Valid vs Invalid Votes In election problems, percentages of candidate votes are often calculated on the base of valid votes, not the total votes polled. Always identify the correct base value before calculating.

Calculation:

Tap A can fill 1 tank in 20 minutes, so the rate is 1/20 tanks per minute.

Tap B can fill 1 tank in 30 minutes, so the rate is 1/30 tanks per minute.

Taps A, B, and C together can fill 1 tank in 60 minutes, so their combined rate

is 1/60 tanks per minute.

The combined rate of taps A and B is:

(1/20) + (1/30) = (3/60) + (2/60) = 5/60 = 1/12 tanks per minute.

Given that the combined rate of taps A, B, and C is 1/60 tanks per minute, the rate of tap C must be:

(1/12) - (1/60) = (5/60) - (1/60) = 4/60 = 1/15 tanks per minute.

So, tap C alone will take 15 minutes to empty the tank.

Shortcut Trick

Semi-perimeter (L + W) = 140 ÷ 2 = 70 m.

Area (L × W) = 1200 m².

Identify two numbers that sum to 70 and multiply to 1200: 40 and 30.

Using the Pythagorean triplet (3, 4, 5) scaled by 10, the diagonal is 50 m.

∴ The correct answer is 50 meter.

Alternate Method

Given:

Perimeter (P) = 140 m

Area (A) = 1200 m²

Formula Used:

Perimeter = 2 × (Length + Width)

Diagonal (D) = √(Length² + Width²)

Identity: (Length + Width)² = Length² + Width² + 2 × (Length × Width)

Length (L) = 40 m Width (W) = 30 m Diagonal (D) = 50 m Area = 1200 m²

Calculations:

⇒ 2 × (L + W) = 140

⇒ L + W = 70

⇒ Area = L × W = 1200

⇒ (L + W)² = D² + 2 × (L × W)

⇒ 70² = D² + 2 × 1200

⇒ 4900 = D² + 2400

⇒ D² = 4900 − 2400 = 2500

⇒ D = √2500 = 50 m.

∴ The correct answer is 50 meter.

Additional Information

Rectangle Diagonal Relation

The square of the diagonal is equal to the sum of the squares of the length and width: D² = L² + W².

Pythagorean Triplets

Common sets of integers satisfying a² + b² = c² include (3, 4, 5), (5, 12, 13), (8, 15, 17), and (7, 24, 25).

Perimeter-Area Shortcut

The relation between Diagonal, Perimeter (P), and Area (A) is given by D² = (P ÷ 2)² − 2A.

Calculation:

According to the question,

A = (2/5)B + B = 7B/5

5A = 7B

10A = 14B         -----(1)

Again,

B = (3/7)(A + C)

7B = 3A + 3C

5A = 3A + 3C          (∵ 7B = 5A)

2A = 3C       

10A = 15C      ------(2)

From (1) & (2)

10A = 14B = 15C

A : B : C = 1/10 : 1/14 : 1/15

Multiply with 210   (LCM of 10, 14 & 15)

A : B : C = 210/10 : 210/14 : 210/15

A : B : C = 21 : 15 : 14

Therefore,

Share of C = 49000 × 14/(21+15+14) = 49000 × (14/50)

∴ Share of C = 13720 /-

Calculation:

Ankit's work rate: 1/20 work/day

Sachin's work rate: 1/(20/2) = 2/20 = 1/10 work/day

Combined work rate: (1/20) + (1/10) = 1/20 + 2/20 = 3/20 work/day

Time for 3/5 of work: (3/5) / (3/20) = (3/5) * (20/3) = 4 days

Therefore, they can complete 3/5 of the work in 4 days.

Given:

The rate of interest (r) = 30% per annum

The time period (t) = 5 years

The interest in 5 years exceeds the amount lent by Rs.3200

Formula Used:

The formula for simple interest is I = PRT/100

Where:

I is the interest, P is the principal amount 

R is the rate of interest, T is the time period

Calculation:

From the given problem,

I = P + 3200

(P × 30 × 5)/100 = P + 3200

1.5P = P + 3200

0.5P = 3200

P = 3200/0.5 

⇒ P = 6400

Hence, the loan amount (Principal) is Rs. 6400.

The given figure when unfolded is as follows:

Hence, answer will be "Option (2)".

Left 2 1 1 3 1 2 5 3 8 8 2 0 4 3 6 9 5 4 9 6 3 3 5 7 5 3 3 3 3 Right

The digit "9" appear at the odd numbered places:

Odd Place - Digit 9

So, there are one place where The digit "9" appear at the odd numbered places.

Hence, "One" is the correct answer.

The pattern follows here is;

Addition and Subtraction of Prime Numbers.

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Hence, the correct answer is "138".

The logic followed here is:

 

and

similarly,

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (3)".

The mirror image of this image is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (2)".

Preparing the family tree using the following symbol:

Family Tree :-

So, the boy is the son of the women.

Hence, the correct answer is "Son".

The logic followed in the pictures is-

1. The outer and inner figures are same.
2. The inner figure is dark or filled.

Applying these logics, the correct figure will be:

Hence, the correct answer will be "Option (1)".

The pattern followed here is:

 HKPW 

ADIP

ORWD

 

but

SVBH

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (3)".

The pattern followed here is:

similarly,

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (4)".

The different types of quadrilaterals are shown below:

 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (3)".

The Logic follows here is;

(First Number + Second Number)² = Third Number

In 13 # 11 = 576 →

(13 + 11)2​ 

= 24²

= 576

And;

In 18 # 5 = 529 →

(18 + 5)2​ 

= 232

​= 529

Similarly;

In 12 # 17 = ? →

(12 + 17)2​ 

= 292

​= 841

Hence, the correct answer is "841".

The pattern followed here is:

AMS : UOC 

PGL : NIR

similarly,

BMH: JOD

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (3)".

The pattern follows here is;

Hence, the correct answer is "164".

The logics followed in the options are:

1. The outer figure has (n+1) lines in first part, (n) lines in second part.
2. The inner lines also decrease from (n) to (n-1)

In Option (1), A pentagon changes into a rectangle. Also, the inner decreases from 6 to 5.

Similar logic follows for Option (2) and Option (4).

But, in Option (3)

A heptagon changes to hexagon, but the inner lines get Increased (4) to (6).

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (3)".

Preparing a family tree using the following set of symbols:

A is the brother of B.

A is the brother of L

L is the mother of H

D is the sister of A

C is the father of D

R is the wife of C.

Now, 

I. B can be the sister of L - YES, because the gender of B is not specified, but  it is confimed that B is a sibling of L.

II. R is the mother of A - YES, as D and A are siblings, D is the daughter of C and C is the Husband of R.

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

The pattern of logics followed by the series is as follows:

1. A and S move anticlockwise one step simultaneously.
2. The inside dot changes from light to dark, then dark to light, and so on at every step.

So, the next image of the series will have a lighter dot, with the respective positions of A and S as shown below:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (2)".

The pattern of logics followed here is:

1. The arrows move anticlockwise in 90 degrees.
2. The middle of the three arrows becomes light and dark and light and so on in every step.

The next figure of the series is shown below:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (3)".

The number of triangles are shown below:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (2)".

Word: ICECREAM

Now;

The letters of the word are interchanged with the next letter according to the English alphabetical order.

New Word: JDFDSFBN

Fifth letter from the left = S

JDFDSFBN

Third letter to the left of the fifth letter from the left = D

JDFDSFBN

Hence, the correct answer is "D".

Completing the incomplete pattern;

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (4)".

The embedded part of image is:

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

The pattern followed here is:

similarly,

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

The solution will be:

$\rm (13.102)^2+22.23\%\ of \ 153-\sqrt{730.53}\times 4.28$

= (13)² + (22/100) × 153 -  √729 × 4

= 169 + 33.9966 - 108

=169 + 34 - 108

= 95

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

Based on the relationship or category of the given words, we can identify the odd one out as follows:

1) (Rink, Arena, Ring) → 

All three refer to places or venues where events or sports occur.

2) (Writer, Carpenter, Furniture) →

While Writer and Carpenter refer to professions or occupations, Furniture is an object. Thus, "Furniture" is the odd one out.

3) (Temple, Church, Mosque) →

All three refer to religious places of worship.

4) (Football, Hockey, Cricket) →

All three are names of sports.

Hence, the correct answer is "(Writer, Carpenter, Furniture)".

Given word:  'STARTEW' 

So, there are two such pairs i.e. ST and RT.

Hence, the correct answer is "Two".

Mistake Points

Here, in both forward and backward directions, means that in the given word we can make pairs in both forward and backward directions.

Thus, only S → T in the forward direction and R → T in the backward direction are possible cases.

Alphabet series ranges from A to Z, and there it stops. So, we can't apply the rule on W and A, as after Z, the series ends.

[Consider the example of LINEAR ARRANGEMENT of A to Z in a line and NOT CIRCULAR ARRANGEMENT]

The correct answer is 'Go out on a limb'

 Key Points

• "Go out on a limb" is an idiom that means to take a risk or put yourself in a vulnerable position by stating something that may be unpopular or controversial.
• The sentence talks about taking a risk to predict something, so the idiom fits the context well.
• This option reflects the sentiment of risking a prediction, consistent with the original phrase.
• It aligns with the courage and risk associated with predicting an uncertain outcome.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Additional Information

• "Turn over a new leaf" means to start behaving in a better way.
• "Pull the plug" means to stop something.
• "Bite the dust" means to die or fail.

The correct answer is 'No error'

 Key Points

• The subject and verb agreement is correct ("Sea horses have lived").
• The prepositional phrase "in our oceans for" is grammatically correct.
• The time frame "over 3 billion years" is appropriately used.
• Overall, the sentence is grammatically correct and conveys a clear meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is 'ailment'

 Key Points

• The word "ailment" is the correct spelling for a minor illness.
• In the context of the sentence, the word fits well as it refers to a minor illness or injury.
• The original spelling "ailement" is incorrect, and the other options are also misspelled.
• The correctly spelled word "ailment" completes the meaning of the sentence properly.
• The other options, "ailemnet" and "aelment," are incorrect spellings and do not represent any known words in English.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

he correct answer is 'Heretic'

 Key Points

• A "Heretic" is someone who holds beliefs or opinions contrary to the accepted doctrine of a religion.
• Acting against religion is synonymous with the definition of a heretic.
• It signifies a non-conformity to established religious beliefs.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 Additional Information

• "Lunatic" means a mentally ill person.
• "Arcane" refers to something mysterious or known only to a few people.
• "Miniscule" is a variant spelling of "minuscule," meaning very small.

The correct answer is 'An important and influential person'

 Key Points

• "A big cheese" is an idiom that refers to an important, influential person.
• It denotes someone who holds a significant position of power or influence within a particular context.
• This idiom is often used colloquially to describe leaders, bosses, or other prominent figures.
• The option directly aligns with the understood meaning of the idiom.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

The correct answer is 'Lullaby'

 Key Points

• A "Lullaby" is a gentle and soothing song sung to children to help them fall asleep.
• It is specially designed to calm children and induce sleep, matching the definition provided.
• Lullabies are traditional across various cultures and often passed down through generations.
• The word perfectly encapsulates the meaning of a song meant to induce sleep in children.

 Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 Additional Information

• "Duet" refers to a performance by two singers, instrumentalists, or dancers.
• "Sonnet" is a poem of 14 lines, typically following a specific rhyme scheme.
• "Orchestra" refers to a group of instrumentalists, especially one combining string, woodwind, brass, and percussion sections.

The correct answer is 'Populuous'

 Key Points

• "Mollify" is the correct spelling, meaning to soften in feeling or temper.
• "Truncate" is the correct spelling, meaning to shorten by cutting off.
• "Populuous" is incorrect, and the correct spelling is "Populous," meaning densely populated.
• "Subjugate" is the correct spelling, meaning to bring under complete control or subjection.
• There's only one word among the options that is misspelled, and that's "Populuous."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is 'Bite one's tongue'

 Key Points

• "Bite one's tongue" is an idiom that means to suppress one's comments or opinions, especially when it's tempting to say something.
• In the context of the sentence, this idiom perfectly fits, as it talks about keeping a secret and not sharing it.
• This phrase reflects the restraint needed to keep Dev's birthday surprise a secret.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 Additional Information

• "Wade through" means to make slow progress through something that hinders you.
• "Be in the same boat" means to be in the same difficult situation as others.
• "By hook or crook" means to achieve something by any means necessary.

The correct answer is 'the'

 Key Points

To fill in the blank appropriately, it's important to understand the function and use of articles in English grammar, as well as the context of the sentence.

The sentence is about specific teachers who do not obey rules. When we are talking about specific nouns (in this case, specific teachers), we often use the definite article "the".

Now, let's break down why the other options are incorrect:

1. "a" - This indefinite article is used before singular nouns that are unspecified. The sentence refers to plural teachers, and they are also being specified, so "a" doesn't fit.
2. "No article" - Sometimes, articles are omitted in English (zero article), especially before uncountable or plural nouns when they refer to things in general. However, in this sentence, we're talking about specific teachers, so an article is needed to denote that specificity.
3. "the" - This definite article is used before specific or previously mentioned nouns. Since the sentence talks about specific teachers (those who don't obey our rules), "the" is the correct choice.
4. "an" - This indefinite article is used before singular nouns starting with a vowel sound, for things that are not specified. Like "a", it cannot be used here for reasons similar to why "a" can't be used (specific, plural noun).

Therefore, "Neither of the teachers obeys our rules" is the correct format because it correctly specifies that out of a defined group of teachers, none obeys the rules.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

The correct answer is 'Flamboyance'.

Key Points

• "Pageantry" refers to elaborate, showy, and often ceremonial display or celebration.
• "Flamboyance" means being bright, stylish, and showy, often in an ostentatious way.
• These two words are synonymous as they both describe something that is meant to attract attention through grandeur.
• The context of both words often involves colorful and theatrical displays.

 Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

• "Severity" means strictness or harshness.
• "Chastity" refers to the state of being pure or chaste.
• "Austerity" means sternness or simplicity.

The correct answer is 'Colorado had been'.

Key Points

• The use of "had been" is incorrect in this context because it implies an action that was ongoing in the past up to a specific point, which is not intended here.
• The sentence should use the present perfect continuous tense instead of the past perfect continuous tense to refer to a continuing situation.
• The correct form would be: "Colorado has been experiencing extreme droughts in recent years."
• The original sentence uses "had been," which is not aligned with the time frame "in recent years."

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

The correct answer is 'Sober.'

Key Points

• When someone is sober, they are not under the influence of any psychoactive substances, such as alcohol or drugs.
• Contrarily, when someone is intoxicated, they are under the influence of a substance that alters their mental state, usually referring to the consumption of alcohol.
• 'Sober' is the opposite of 'intoxicated'.
• Therefore, these words are antonyms, as they represent opposite states of awareness and functionality.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

• Option 1, 'Naive', refers to a lack of experience, understanding, or sophistication. It’s not related to the state of being intoxicated.
• Option 2, 'Frugal', describes someone who is careful with money or resources, and is not related to the concept of intoxication.
• Option 4, 'Drunken', is not the opposite but rather a synonym of 'intoxicated', as it also refers to being under the influence of alcohol

The correct answer is 'Allegory'

Key Points

• A "Fable (नीति का उपदेश देने वाली कथा )" is a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral. It is often a symbolic or allegorical narrative.
• "Allegory (रूपक)" refers to a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
• Both "Fable" and "Allegory" deal with symbolic representation and often teach a lesson.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 Additional Information

• "Metaphor (उपमा)" is a figure of speech that describes an object or action as something other than what it is.
• "Reality (वास्तविकता)" refers to the state of things as they exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.
• "Veracity (सत्यता)" means conformity to facts or accuracy.

The correct answer is 'an, No article'

 Key Points

• "An" is the appropriate indefinite article to use before "old woman" since "old" starts with a vowel sound.
• There is no need for an article before "admiring eyes" as it's a general expression and not referring to specific eyes.
• The other options present either inconsistent or incorrect use of articles in the given context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is 'Someone who never stays in one place for long'

 Key Points

• The idiom "A bird of passage" refers to someone who moves from place to place without settling down permanently.
• It captures the essence of transience, much like migratory birds that move according to seasons.
• The idiom emphasizes the nomadic nature of someone who doesn't have a permanent home or place to stay.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3

The correct answer is 'Stay'

 Key Points

• "Abscond" means to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest.
• "Stay" is the opposite of absconding, as it means to remain in one place rather than leaving.
• These two words provide contrasting actions in terms of movement.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 Additional Information

• "Demote" means to reduce to a lower rank or a less important position.
• "Inspire" means to motivate or encourage.
• "Worship" refers to the expression of reverence or adoration.

The correct answer is 'want for all the coming events.'

 Key Points

• The verb "want" should be in agreement with the singular subject "she."
• Therefore, it should be "wants" instead of "want."
• The correct part of the sentence would be: "wants for all the coming events."
• This error in subject-verb agreement makes this part of the sentence incorrect.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

The correct answer is 'an'

 Key Points

• In English, "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.
• "Electric" begins with a vowel sound, so "an" is the appropriate article to use before it.
• The sentence "The car involved in the accident looks like an electric car" is grammatically correct.
• The other options do not fit grammatically in the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

The correct answer is 'could'

 Key Points

• The verb "could" fits well in this context, indicating an inability or incapacity to tolerate something.
• The construction "could not bear" is a common way to express an inability to endure or tolerate something unpleasant, such as noise in this case.
• The sentence "He could not bear the construction noise and ran out of the room" is grammatically correct.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 Additional Information

• "Would" might seem similar but is generally used to express willingness or habitual actions, not ability or capacity.
• "Need" and "may" do not fit the context of the sentence.
• Need means expressing necessity or obligation.
• 'may' is used to ask for or to give permission.

The correct answer is 'I'

 Key Points

• The correct pronoun to use here is "I," making the sentence "My colleagues and I have been discussing this topic."
• When using the conjunction "and" with a first-person pronoun, the correct form is "I" when it functions as a subject.
• The sentence is in the subject form, so "I" is the appropriate choice.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.​

 Additional Information

• "Myselft" is not a word in English and seems like a misspelling of "myself," which doesn't fit in this context.
• "Mine" is a possessive pronoun and doesn't fit in the structure of the sentence.
• "Me" would be used as an object, not as a subject, so it is not appropriate here.

The correct answer is 'Both I and II'

Key Points

• Statement I is correct, as the passage states that the influence of African culture on Latin culture is particularly strong in Brazil and Caribbean nations.
• Statement II is correct, as the passage indicates that the Day of the Dead holiday was brought to the United States by Mexican immigrants.
• Both statements accurately reflect the information presented in the passage.
• Options 1, 3, and 4 were incorrect because both statements I and II were accurate according to the information provided in the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

The correct answer is 'November'

Key Points

• The passage specifically mentions that the Day of the Dead is celebrated on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2.
• This holiday is dedicated to remembering the departed and has historical roots in indigenous traditions that were merged with Catholic observances by Spanish colonizers.
• The other months mentioned in the options (December, January, March) are not relevant to the celebration of the Day of the Dead according to the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

The correct answer is 'Evolution of Latin culture'.

Key Points

• The given passage starts by defining the geographical contiguity of Latin America and explains how Latin culture came into existence, including the influences of Spanish and Portuguese colonizers, as well as the cultures of indigenous populations and enslaved Africans.
• This directly points to an evolutionary aspect.
• The passage also provides an example of how Latin culture has evolved and spread over time - the Day of the Dead holiday, for instance, is an aspect of Latin culture that has evolved and become recognized in the US, further embracing the 'evolution' aspect.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4, 'Evolution of Latin culture'.

Hence the correct answer is Option 4.

Mistake Points 

• The title 'Catholicism' would be too narrow for this passage. While Catholicism is indeed a part of Latin culture, it is only one of many elements highlighted in this passage.
• 'Diversity of Latin culture' could be a suitable option considering the various influences and elements mentioned in the passage - such as impacts from indigenous culture, the Spanish language, and African cultures. However, the text focuses more on the progression and change of the culture over time which is a key aspect of 'evolution'.
• 'What is culture?' is too broad a title for this passage. The passage is specifically about 'Latin' culture, not culture in general.

The correct answer is 'Central America, South America and Mexico'

Key Points

• Spain and Portugal were the two dominant European powers involved in the colonization of the Americas during the 15th century and beyond.
• Spain's colonial territories included parts of Central America, South America, and Mexico.
• Portugal primarily focused on Brazil in South America, but the given options don't specifically mention Brazil.

 Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 Additional Information

• Denmark was never colonized by Spain or Portugal, making Option 1 incorrect.
• Options 2 and 3 are not correct because they contain vague or incorrect geographic regions, such as "Eastern America" and "Western America," which don't accurately describe the areas colonized by Spain or Portugal.

The correct answer is 'Limited'

Key Points

• Widespread: This word means distributed over a wide region or among a large number of people. (व्यापक रूप से फैला हुआ, विशाल क्षेत्र में या बहुत अधिक संख्या में वितरित) 
• Example Sentence: The use of mobile phones has become widespread in modern society.
• Limited: This word means restricted in size, amount, or extent; few, small, or short. (सीमित आकार, राशि, या विस्तार में; कुछ, छोटा, या कम)
• Example Sentence: The company has a limited budget for marketing this year.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 Additional Information

• Extensive: Covering or affecting a large area. (बड़े क्षेत्र को कवर करना या प्रभावित करना।)
• Sweeping: Extensive; covering a large area. (व्यापक; बड़े क्षेत्र को कवर करना।)
• Divulge: To reveal or make known private or sensitive information. (निजी या संवेदनशील जानकारी को प्रकट करना या ज्ञात कराना।)