DSSSB Court Attendant Official Paper (Held On 05 Jun, 2026 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

सही उत्तर है- सब छत पर ठंडी हवा में बैठ कर आम खा रहे हैं।

Key Points

• 'सब छत पर ठंडी हवा में बैठ कर आम खा रहे हैं' वाक्य शुद्ध है क्योंकि इसमें कर्ता, कर्म, क्रिया और अधिकरण कारक का पदक्रम व्याकरण के नियमों के अनुसार व्यवस्थित है।
• वाक्य शुद्धि का अर्थ वाक्य को व्याकरण के नियमों के अनुसार शुद्ध एवं सार्थक रूप में व्यवस्थित करना है।
• उदाहरण 1: 'खरगोश को काटकर गाजर खिलाओ।' (अशुद्ध) → 'गाजर काटकर खरगोश को खिलाओ।' (शुद्ध)
• उदाहरण 2: 'शीतल गन्ने का रस पीजिए।' (अशुद्ध) → 'गन्ने का शीतल रस पीजिए।' (शुद्ध)

अन्य विकल्प -

Important Pointsवाक्य अशुद्धि के मुख्य भेद-

1. पदक्रम संबंधी अशुद्धि
2. कारक संबंधी अशुद्धि
3. विशेषण संबंधी अशुद्धि

Additional Information

सही उत्तर है- धन की / पूजा तो / बहुत कम / जगहों में / होती देखी / गई है

Key Points

• शुद्ध वाक्य-क्रम का अर्थ है शब्दों को व्याकरणिक नियमों के अनुसार उचित स्थान पर रखना ताकि वाक्य का सार्थक अर्थ स्पष्ट हो सके।
• हिंदी व्याकरण के अनुसार सामान्य वाक्य संरचना कर्ता + कर्म + क्रिया के क्रम में होती है।
• विकल्प 3 और 4 दोनों में समान सही क्रम दिया गया है: 'धन की पूजा तो बहुत कम जगहों में होती देखी गई है'। यहाँ 'धन की पूजा' मुख्य विषय (कर्ता/कर्म का विस्तार) है, 'बहुत कम जगहों में' स्थानवाचक विशेषण है, और 'होती देखी गई है' क्रिया पदबंध है।
• अन्य उदाहरण: 'बाजार में / ताजी सब्जियां / मिल रही हैं' (सही क्रम) न कि 'मिल रही हैं / सब्जियां / ताजी / बाजार में'।

अन्य विकल्प -

Important Points 

 वाक्य शुद्धि के मुख्य नियम-

1. पदक्रम: शब्दों का सही क्रम में होना अनिवार्य है।
2. अन्वय: कर्ता, कर्म और क्रिया के लिंग-वचन का मेल होना चाहिए।
3. पुनरुक्ति दोष: एक ही अर्थ वाले दो शब्दों का साथ प्रयोग नहीं होना चाहिए।

Additional Information

‘सात दिनों की अवधि’ वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द है - सप्ताह।

Key Points

• दिए गए वाक्यांश के लिए सही एक शब्द ‘सप्ताह’ है।
• ‘सप्ताह’ शब्द का अर्थ है सात दिनों का समूह या समय का वह भाग जो सात दिनों तक चलता है।
• हिन्दी व्याकरण में किसी लंबे वाक्यांश या विचार को संक्षेप में व्यक्त करने के लिए प्रयुक्त शब्द को ‘वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द’ कहा जाता है।
• सप्ताह संस्कृत के ‘सप्त’ (सात) और ‘अहन्’ (दिन) शब्दों के मेल से बना है।

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Informationकुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द -

सही उत्तर है- सिलवाई

Key Points

• दिए गए वाक्य के लिए सही विकल्प 'सिलवाई' है। पूर्ण वाक्य: "मैंने दर्जी से अपनी कमीज़ सिलवाई।"
• जब कर्ता स्वयं कार्य न करके किसी अन्य को कार्य करने के लिए प्रेरित करता है या किसी अन्य से कार्य करवाता है, तो उसे प्रेरणार्थक क्रिया कहते हैं।
• यहाँ कर्ता (मैंने) ने स्वयं कमीज़ नहीं सिली, बल्कि दर्जी के माध्यम से कार्य संपन्न करवाया है, अतः यहाँ प्रेरणार्थक क्रिया का प्रयोग होगा।
• अन्य उदाहरण: राम ने धोबी से कपड़े धुलवाए। अध्यापिका ने छात्र से पाठ पढ़वाया।

अन्य विकल्प -

Important Points 

 प्रेरणार्थक क्रिया के भेद-

1. प्रथम प्रेरणार्थक क्रिया: जहाँ कर्ता स्वयं कार्य करने की प्रेरणा देता है (जैसे- कराना)।
2. द्वितीय प्रेरणार्थक क्रिया: जहाँ कर्ता ��्वयं कार्य में सम्मिलित न होकर दूसरे से करवाता है (जैसे- करवाना)।

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सही उत्तर है- राहुल सांकृत्यायन ने संत कवियों की उलटवाँसियों पर सिद्धों का प्रभाव माना है।

Key Points

• 'राहुल सांकृत्यायन ने संत कवियों की उलटवाँसियों पर सिद्धों का प्रभाव माना है।' वाक्य शुद्ध है क्योंकि इसमें कर्ता, कर्म, पूरक और क्रिया का पदक्रम व्याकरणिक नियमों के अनुसार व्यवस्थित है।
• वाक्य शुद्धि का अर्थ वाक्य को व्याकरण के नियमों के अनुसार शुद्ध एवं सार्थक रूप में व्यवस्थित करना है।
• उदाहरण 1: 'परिश्रमी व्यक्ति ही जीवन में सफल होता है।'
• उदाहरण 2: 'साहित्य और जीवन का अभिन्न संबंध है।'

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Important Pointsवाक्य अशुद्धि के मुख्य भेद-

1. पदक्रम संबंधी अशुद्धि
2. कारक संबंधी अशुद्धि
3. अनावश्यक शब्द संबंधी अशुद्धि
4. लिंग-वचन संबंधी अशुद्धि

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सही उत्तर है- ऊँचा

Key Points

• दिए गए रिक्त स्थान में 'ऊँचा' शब्द का प्रयोग होगा। वाक्य: 'यह मकान बहुत ऊँचा है।'
• जो शब्द किसी संज्ञा या सर्वनाम की विशेषता (गुण, दोष, संख्या, परिमाण आदि) बताते हैं, उन्हें विशेषण कहते हैं। यहाँ 'ऊँचा' शब्द 'मकान' (संज्ञा) की विशेषता बता रहा है।
• अन्य उदाहरण: राम एक अच्छा लड़का है। यह काली गाय है।

अन्य विकल्प -

Important Points 

 विशेषण के मुख्य भेद-

1. गुणवाचक विशेषण (जैसे- ऊँचा, सुंदर)
2. संख्यावाचक विशेषण (जैसे- दो, चार)
3. परिमाणवाचक विशेषण (जैसे- थोड़ा, बहुत)
4. सार्वनामिक विशेषण (जैसे- यह, वह)

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सही उत्तर है- एक मोटा-सा आदमी खड़ा था।

Key Points

• दिए गए वाक्य 'एक ________ आदमी खड़ा था' में रिक्त स्थान के लिए 'मोटा-सा' शब्द सबसे उपयुक्त है क्योंकि यह गुणवाचक विशेषण का उदाहरण है।
• जो शब्द किसी संज्ञा या सर्वनाम के गुण, दोष, रंग, आकार, दशा आदि का बोध कराते हैं, उन्हें गुणवाचक विशेषण कहा जाता है।
• यहाँ 'मोटा-सा' व्यक्ति के शारीरिक आकार और दशा का बोध करा रहा है।
• अन्य उदाहरण: वह ईमानदार व्यक्ति है, बगीचे में लाल फूल खिले हैं।

अन्य विकल्प -

Important Points 

 विशेषण के मुख्य भेद-

1. गुणवाचक विशेषण
2. परिमाणवाचक विशेषण
3. संख्यावाचक विशेषण
4. सार्वनामिक विशेषण

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सही उत्तर - ज्ञानोपार्जन।

Key Points

• ‘ज्ञान अर्जित करने का कार्य’ को ज्ञानोपार्जन कहा जाता है।
• यह शब्द ‘ज्ञान’ और ‘उपार्जन’ (अर्जित करना या कमाना) के मेल से बना है, जिसका अर्थ है विद्या या जानकारी प्राप्त करने की प्रक्रिया।
• किसी विस्तृत वाक्यांश, विचार या भाव को संक्षिप्त कर एक सार्थक शब्द में प्रकट करना ‘वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द’ कहलाता है।
• शिक्षा और साधना का मुख्य उद्देश्य ज्ञानोपार्जन ही होता है ताकि बौद्धिक विकास हो सके।

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Informationकुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द -

सही उत्तर है - पेशे वाला ही पेशे की बात समझता है

Key Points

• 'खग जाने खगही की भाषा' का अर्थ/भाव - समान प्रवृत्ति वाले लोग ही एक-दूसरे की बात या भावनाओं को अच्छी तरह समझते हैं (पेशे वाला ही पेशे की बात समझता है)।
• प्रयोग - एक मैकेनिक ही दूसरे मैकेनिक की बारीकियों को समझ सकता है, सच ही कहा गया है कि 'खग जाने खगही की भाषा'।
• लोकोक्ति - लोक-अनुभव, शिक्षा या सत्य को व्यक्त करने वाली प्रचलित पूर्ण उक्ति को लोकोक्ति कहते हैं।
• उदाहरण - 'बन्दर क्या जाने अदरक का स्वाद' का भावार्थ - गुणहीन व्यक्ति गुण की कद्र नहीं जानता। प्रयोग - उस अनपढ़ व्यक्ति को साहित्य की पुस्तक भेंट करना व्यर्थ है, क्योंकि बन्दर क्या जाने अदरक का स्वाद।

अन्य विकल्प-

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सही उत्तर है- ने

Key Points

• दिए गए वाक्य 'अंशू ने भोजन किया।' में रिक्त स्थान पर 'ने' परसर्ग (विभक्ति चिह्न) का प्रयोग होगा।
• यहाँ 'अंशू' कर्ता है और क्रिया 'किया' सकर्मक तथा सामान्य भूतकाल में है, इसलिए कर्ता के साथ कर्ता कारक की विभक्ति 'ने' का प्रयोग अनिवार्य है।
• अन्य उदाहरण: राम ने पत्र लिखा। सीता ने गाना गाया।

अन्य विकल्प -

Important Points 

 कारक के प्रमुख भेद-

1. कर्ता कारक (ने)
2. कर्म कारक (को)
3. करण कारक (से, के द्वारा)
4. सम्प्रदान कारक (को, के लिए)
5. अपादान कारक (से - अलग होने के अर्थ में)
6. संबंध कारक (का, की, के)
7. अधिकरण कारक (में, पर)
8. संबोधन कारक (हे, ओ, अरे)

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'रस्सी’,‘धन’,‘मूल्य’ का अनेकार्थी है- दाम

Key Points

• 'दाम' के प्रमुख अनेकार्थ - मूल्य, धन, रस्सी, माला, रुपया आदि।
• अनेकार्थी शब्द - ऐसे शब्द जिनके एक से अधिक अर्थ होते हैं, अनेकार्थी शब्द कहलाते हैं।
• प्रसंग के अनुसार एक ही शब्द अलग-अलग अर्थों में प्रयुक्त होता है, जैसे 'दाम' का प्रयोग कीमत के लिए भी होता है और बंधन (रस्सी) के लिए भी।

अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Informationकुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण अनेकार्थी शब्द :-

सही उत्तर है - भाग रहे

Key Points

• बाग में लड़के भाग रहे हैं।
• वाक्य में 'लड़के' शब्द कर्ता के रूप में प्रयुक्त हुआ है जो कि बहुवचन है, अतः व्याकरणिक दृष्टि से क्रिया भी बहुवचन रूप 'भाग रहे' में होगी।
• 'भाग रहे' का अर्थ - दौड़ने की क्रिया करना; जैसे- मैदान में खिलाड़ी भाग रहे हैं।

Additional Informationनाच रहा-

• अर्थ: नृत्य करने की क्रिया (पुल्लिंग, एकवचन)।
• जैसे - मयूर जंगल में नाच रहा है।

भाग रहा-

• अर्थ: दौड़ने की क्रिया (पुल्लिंग, एकवचन)।
• जैसे - चोर पुलिस को देखकर भाग रहा है।

खेल रहा-

• अर्थ: क्रीड़ा करने की क्रिया (पुल्लिंग, एकवचन)।
• जैसे - वह मैदान में फुटबॉल खेल रहा है।

इसका सही उत्तर 'देखकर' है।

Key Points

पूर्वकालिक क्रिया के संदर्भ में,

• जब कर्ता एक क्रिया को समाप्त करके तत्काल दूसरी क्रिया आरंभ करता है, तो पहली क्रिया को पूर्वकालिक क्रिया कहा जाता है।
• वाक्य 'नृतक दर्पण में अपनी भाव-भंगिमा देखकर नृत्य का अभ्यास करता है' में 'देखकर' क्रिया पहले संपन्न हो रही है, उसके बाद अभ्यास की क्रिया हो रही है।
• पूर्वकालिक क्रिया की पहचान के लिए धातु के साथ प्राय: 'कर' या 'करके' लगा होता है।
• चूंकि दर्पण में भाव-भंगिमाओं को प्रत्यक्ष रूप से देखा जाता है, इसलिए संदर्भ के अनुसार 'देखकर' सबसे सटीक शब्द है।

Additional Information अन्य विकल्प:

सुनकर -

• दर्पण में ध्वनि नहीं, छवि देखी जाती है, इसलिए यह शब्द यहाँ तर्कसंगत नहीं है।

नाचकर -

• भाव-भंगिमा देखने के बाद नृत्य का अभ्यास शुरू होता है; भाव-भंगिमा नाचकर नहीं देखी जाती।

समझकर -

• यद्यपि समझना एक प्रक्रिया है, लेकिन दर्पण के साथ 'देखने' की क्रिया का सीधा संबंध है जो दृश्य पक्ष को स्पष्ट करता है।

सही उत्तर है - गहन

Key Points

• वहाँ गहन अंधकार है।
• वाक्य में 'गहन' के प्रयोग से अंधकार की अधिकता और गहराई का बोध होता है, जो वाक्य को व्याकरणिक और प्रसंगानुकूल दृष्टि से सार्थक बनाता है।
• 'गहन' का अर्थ - अत्यंत घना या गहरा; जैसे- सूर्य ढलते ही जंगल में गहन अंधकार छा गया।

Additional Informationनीरस-

• अर्थ: जिसमें कोई रस या आनंद न हो (उबाऊ)।
• जैसे - उत्साह के बिना मनुष्य का जीवन नीरस हो जाता है।

आलोकित-

• अर्थ: प्रकाश से भरा हुआ या प्रकाशित।
• जैसे - दीयों की रोशनी से सारा घर आलोकित हो उठा।

स्वर्णिम-

• अर्थ: सोने जैसा या अत्यंत उज्ज्वल/सुनहरा।
• जैसे - विद्यार्थी जीवन मनुष्य का स्वर्णिम काल होता है।

सही उत्तर है - अत्यधिक भयभीत होना

Key Points

• 'काटो तो खून नहीं' का अर्थ - अत्यधिक भयभीत होना या स्तब्ध रह जाना।
• प्रयोग - पुलिस को अपने घर के सामने खड़ा देखकर अपराधी की ऐसी हालत हो गई जैसे काटो तो खून नहीं।
• लोकोक्ति - लोक-अनुभव, शिक्षा या सत्य को व्यक्त करने वाली प्रचलित पूर्ण उक्ति को लोकोक्ति कहते हैं।
• उदाहरण - 'एक तो करेला, दूजे नीम चढ़ा' का भावार्थ - एक दोष के साथ दूसरा दोष भी जुड़ जाना। प्रयोग - वह पहले से ही आलसी था और अब उसे बुरी संगत भी मिल गई, इसे कहते हैं 'एक तो करेला, दूजे नीम चढ़ा'।

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information

'दल' का अनेकार्थी है- टुकड़ा, झुण्ड

Key Points

• 'दल' के प्रमुख अनेकार्थ - टुकड़ा, झुण्ड, पक्ष, पत्ता, समूह, सेना, हिस्सा आदि।
• अनेकार्थी शब्द - ऐसे शब्द जिनके एक से अधिक अर्थ होते हैं, अनेकार्थी शब्द कहलाते हैं।
• वाक्य प्रयोग: भारतीय सेना का एक दल (समूह/टुकड़ी) सीमा पर तैनात है।

अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Informationकुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण अनेकार्थी शब्द :-

सही उउत्तर है- वह बच्चा सीढ़ी पर से लुढ़क गया।

Key Points

• 'वह बच्चा सीढ़ी पर से लुढ़क गया।' वाक्य शुद्ध है क्योंकि इसमें 'लुढ़क' शब्द की वर्तनी व्याकरणिक रूप से सही है, जहाँ 'ढ' के नीचे नुक्ता (बिंदी) का प्रयोग उचित है।
• वाक्य शुद्धि का अर्थ वाक्य को व्याकरण के नियमों के अनुसार शुद्ध एवं सार्थक रूप में व्यवस्थित करना है।
• उदाहरण 1: 'पढ़ाई' में 'ढ़' का प्रयोग होता है, 'पढाई' अशुद्ध है।
• उदाहरण 2: 'लड़का' मैदान में खेल रहा है।

अन्य विकल्प -

Important Pointsवाक्य अशुद्धि के मुख्य भेद-

1. वर्तनी संबंधी अशुद्धि
2. अतिरिक्त वर्ण/नुक्ता संबंधी अशुद्धि
3. क्रिया संबंधी अशुद्धि

Additional Information

सही उत्तर है - व्यर्थ का झंझट

Key Points

• 'जी का जंजाल' का अर्थ - व्यर्थ का झंझट या ऐसी मुसीबत जो गले पड़ जाए।
• वाक्य प्रयोग - यह पुराना स्कूटर मेरे लिए जी का जंजाल बन गया है, आए दिन खराब रहता है।
• मुहावरा - ऐसे रूढ़ वाक्यांश जो सामान्य अर्थ के स्थान पर विशेष अर्थ प्रकट करते हैं, मुहावरे कहलाते हैं। ये वाक्य के भीतर प्रयुक्त होते हैं।
• उदाहरण - 'नाक में दम करना' का अर्थ - बहुत परेशान करना। वाक्य प्रयोग - शरारती बच्चों ने अध्यापक की नाक में दम कर दिया।

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information

'प्रसव' का अनेकार्थी है- फल

Key Points

• 'प्रसव' के प्रमुख अनेकार्थ - फल, जन्म, फूल, उत्पत्ति, बच्चा पैदा करना आदि।
• अनेकार्थी शब्द - ऐसे शब्द जिनके एक से अधिक अर्थ होते हैं, अनेकार्थी शब्द कहलाते हैं।
• प्रसव का अर्थ केवल शिशु जन्म ही नहीं, बल्कि किसी प्रक्रिया के परिणामस्वरूप प्राप्त फल या फूल के संदर्भ में भी होता है।

अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Informationकुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण अनेकार्थी शब्द :-

'कमल', 'ब्रह्मा', 'अमृत' का अनेकार्थी है- कंज

Key Points

• 'कंज' के प्रमुख अनेकार्थ - कमल, ब्रह्मा, अमृत और केश आदि।
• अनेकार्थी शब्द - ऐसे शब्द जिनके एक से अधिक अर्थ होते हैं, अनेकार्थी शब्द कहलाते हैं।
• प्रस्तुत प्रश्न में 'कंज' शब्द इन तीनों भिन्न अर्थों (पुष्प, देवता और पेय) को अभिव्यक्त करता है।

अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Informationकुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण अनेकार्थी शब्द :-

इसका सही उत्तर "भारतीय स्वतंत्रता संग्राम: एक संघर्ष" है।

Key Points

गद्यांश के अनुसार:

• संपूर्ण गद्यांश भारतीय स्वतंत्रता संग्राम की गौरवशाली गाथा, क्रांतिकारियों के त्याग, बलिदान और देश को आजाद कराने के लिए किए गए विभिन्न प्रयासों पर केंद्रित है।
• गद्यांश में महात्मा गांधी के अहिंसक आंदोलन से लेकर भगत सिंह और सुभाष चंद्र बोस जैसे वीरों की सशस्त्र क्रांति तक के पूरे संघर्ष का विवरण दिया गया है।
• चूँकि गद्यांश का मुख्य विषय स्वतंत्रता प्राप्ति के लिए किया गया सामूहिक संघर्ष है, इसलिए 'भारतीय स्वतंत्रता संग्राम: एक संघर्ष' सबसे उपयुक्त शीर्षक है।

Additional Information अन्य विकल्पों का विश्लेषण:

भारतीय इतिहास में 15 अगस्त का महत्त्व -

• यद्यपि गद्यांश में आजादी की तारीख का उल्लेख है, लेकिन यह केवल एक घटना है, जबकि पूरा गद्यांश आजादी की पूरी प्रक्रिया और संघर्ष के बारे में है।

अंग्रेजों का शासन काल -

• गद्यांश अंग्रेजों के शासन की नीतियों पर नहीं, बल्कि उनके विरुद्ध भारतीयों द्वारा किए गए विद्रोह और संघर्ष पर आधारित है।

गाँधी जी और अहिंसा का मार्ग -

• यह गद्यांश का केवल एक अंश है। गद्यांश में गाँधी जी के साथ-साथ सशस्त्र क्रांतिकारियों और बाल गंगाधर तिलक के योगदान का भी उल्लेख है, अतः यह शीर्षक संकुचित है।

इसका सही उत्तर 'लगभग दो सौ वर्षों की दासता के बाद' है।

Key Points

गद्यांश के अनुसार:

• गद्यांश की दूसरी पंक्ति में स्पष्ट रूप से उल्लेख किया गया है कि 'लगभग दो सौ वर्षों की ब्रिटिश दासता के बाद, 15 अगस्त 1947 को भारत स्वतंत्र राष्ट्र बना।'
• यह समय सीमा उस अवधि को दर्शाती है जब भारत पर ब्रिटिश शासन का नियंत्रण रहा और अंततः कड़े संघर्ष के बाद देश को मुक्ति मिली।
• अतः गद्यांश के आधार पर भारत को दो सौ वर्षों की दासता के बाद स्वतंत्रता मिली।

Additional Information अन्य विकल्पों का विश्लेषण:

लगभग पाँच सौ वर्षों की दासता के बाद:

• यह विकल्प गद्यांश के तथ्यों के विपरीत है, क्योंकि गद्यांश में दो सौ वर्षों का उल्लेख है।

लगभग पचास वर्षों की दासता के बाद:

• यह समय अवधि ऐतिहासिक और गद्यांश दोनों ही दृष्टि से गलत है।

लगभग सौ वर्षों की दासता के बाद:

• यद्यपि ब्रिटिश शासन का प्रभाव समय के साथ बढ़ता गया, लेकिन गद्यांश विशेष रूप से दो सौ वर्षों की अवधि का समर्थन करता है।

इसका सही उत्तर "बाल गंगाधर तिलक" है।

Key Points

गद्यांश के अनुसार,

• प्रस्तुत गद्यांश में भारतीय स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के विभिन्न पहलुओं और प्रमुख नेताओं के योगदान का उल्लेख किया गया है।
• गद्यांश की अंतिम पंक्तियों में स्पष्ट रूप से लिखा है कि 'स्वतंत्रता हमारा जन्मसिद्ध अधिकार है' का नारा बाल गंगाधर तिलक ने दिया था।
• इस नारे ने भारतीयों के मन में आत्मविश्वास भरने और उन्हें आजादी की लड़ाई के लिए प्रेरित करने का महत्वपूर्ण कार्य किया।
• अतः गद्यांश के आधार पर सही विकल्प बाल गंगाधर तिलक है।

Additional Information अन्य विकल्प:

भगत सिंह -

• गद्यांश के अनुसार, इन्होंने सशस्त्र क्रांति के माध्यम से जनता को जगाने का कार्य किया।

सुभाष चंद्र बोस -

• इन्हें भी गद्यांश में सशस्त्र क्रांति के एक प्रमुख वीर के रूप में रेखांकित किया गया है।

महात्मा गांधी -

• इन्होंने 'अहिंसा' और 'सत्याग्रह' को अपना अस्त्र बनाकर स्वतंत्रता संग्राम का नेतृत्व किया।

इसका सही उत्तर "जात-पात और धर्म से ऊपर उठकर सामाजिक एकता" है।

Key Points

गद्यांश के अनुसार:

• स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के संघर्ष के दौरान, यह केवल एक राजनीतिक लड़ाई नहीं थी, बल्कि सामाजिक एकता का भी एक महान प्रतीक था।
• गद्यांश में स्पष्ट रूप से उल्लेख किया गया है कि "जात-पात और धर्म के बंधनों को तोड़कर पूरा देश 'इंकलाब जिंदाबाद' के नारों के साथ सड़कों पर उतर आया था।"
• यह एकता ही संघर्ष की सबसे बड़ी विशेषता बनकर उभरी, जिसने विभिन्न वर्गों के लोगों को एक साझा लक्ष्य के लिए एकजुट किया।

Additional Information अन्य विकल्पों का विश्लेषण:

धन की शक्ति का प्रयोग -

• गद्यांश में कहीं भी धन की शक्ति के प्रयोग का उल्लेख नहीं है; इसके विपरीत, यह त्याग और बलिदान पर आधारित संघर्ष था।

विदेशी शक्तियों से प्राप्त सहायता -

• गद्यांश भारतीय क्रांतिकारियों और जन-नेताओं के अदम्य साहस और स्वदेशी प्रयासों पर केंद्रित है, विदेशी सहायता पर नहीं।

विरोध के बावजूद भी ब्रिटिश सरकार को सहयोग देना -

• यह विकल्प तथ्यात्मक रूप से गलत है क्योंकि भारतीय जनता ब्रिटिश दासता के विरुद्ध थी और स्वतंत्रता प्राप्ति के लिए संघर्ष कर रही थी, न कि सहयोग के लिए।

इसका सही उत्तर 'परतंत्र' है।

Key Points

• स्वतंत्र का अर्थ होता है - जो किसी दूसरे के अधीन न हो, अर्थात आजाद।
• परतंत्र का अर्थ होता है - जो दूसरे के अधीन हो, अर्थात गुलाम या पराधिन।
• व्याकरणिक दृष्टि से, किसी शब्द का विपरीत अर्थ देने वाले शब्द को विलोम शब्द कहा जाता है। अतः स्वतंत्र का विलोम परतंत्र है।

Additional Information

अन्य विकल्पों का विश्लेषण:

• लोकतंत्र - यह एक शासन प्रणाली है जहाँ जनता का शासन होता है। इसका विलोम राजतंत्र होता है।
• आज़ाद - यह 'स्वतंत्र' का समानार्थी (पर्यायवाची) शब्द है, विलोम नहीं।
• अधितंत्र - यह शब्द मुख्य रूप से किसी विशेष व्यवस्था या तंत्र के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है, जो 'स्वतंत्र' के विलोम के रूप में उपयुक्त नहीं है।

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The paragraph begins with a fixed introductory sentence (1) which establishes the importance of reading in shaping the mind and personality of an individual.
• Sentence A follows as the second sentence because it introduces the first specific benefit using the transition phrase On one hand, explaining how reading provides access to different cultures and a wider perspective.
• Sentence C follows A because it uses the contrasting transition On the other hand to provide a second benefit, which is sharpening imagination and critical thinking. This pair (A-C) forms a logical contrastive link.
• Sentence B is the fourth sentence because it draws a conclusion (As a result) from the ideas mentioned in A and C, stating that books become valuable sources of knowledge and human experience.
• Sentence D is the fifth sentence as it adds further technical benefits (Furthermore) like vocabulary enhancement and language skills, leading smoothly into the fixed concluding sentence (6).
• The correct sequence is ACBD.

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

The importance of reading cannot be underestimated, as it plays a vital role in shaping both the mind and personality of an individual. On one hand, reading opens the door to different cultures, ideas, and experiences that help students view the world from a wider perspective. On the other hand, it also sharpens their imagination and develops critical thinking by encouraging readers to question, interpret, and reflect on various viewpoints. As a result, books and written texts become valuable sources of knowledge and human experience collected across generations. Furthermore, regular reading enhances vocabulary, improves language skills, and strengthens overall comprehension in learners. Thus, reading remains an essential activity for personal, academic, and intellectual growth.

The correct answer is The subtle warning indicators of the outbreak had long been neglected by global health agencies..

Key Points

• The original sentence is in the Past Perfect Tense active voice, following the structure: Subject + had + past participle (V3) + Object.
• To convert a Past Perfect sentence into passive voice, the structure must change to: New Subject (original object) + had + been + past participle (V3) + by + New Object (original subject).
• In the given sentence, Global health agencies is the subject, had long neglected is the verb phrase, and the subtle warning indicators of the outbreak is the complete direct object.
• The passive construction correctly moves the entire object The subtle warning indicators of the outbreak to the beginning of the sentence as the new subject.
• The auxiliary verb had is followed by been to maintain the Past Perfect aspect, and the adverb long is placed appropriately within the verb phrase.
• The agent global health agencies is introduced by the preposition by at the end of the sentence.

 Additional Information

• Active vs. Passive Voice Rules:
• Tense Consistency: The tense of the sentence never changes during conversion; only the form of the verb (adding 'be' + V3) is modified.
• Subject-Object Swap: The active subject becomes the passive agent, and the active object becomes the passive subject.
• Past Perfect Transformation: Had + Neglected (Active) always becomes Had been + Neglected (Passive).
• Adverb Placement: Adverbs like long typically remain adjacent to the main verb or within the auxiliary cluster to maintain the original meaning.

The correct answer is: Recommendation.

Key Points

• The word 'Reccomendation' is wrongly spelt in the given options. (गलत वर्तनी)
• Example: The spelling of the word was checked twice to ensure no error.
• The correct spelling is 'Recommendation', which means a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action. (सिफारिश)
• Example: The committee made a strong recommendation to increase the budget for education.
• Therefore, the correct answer is- Recommendation.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Bureaucracy (नौकरशाही): A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
• Example: Many citizens complain about the unnecessary bureaucracy involved in getting a passport.
• Autonomy (स्वयत्तता): The right or condition of self-government.
• Example: The university has been granted autonomy to design its own curriculum.
• Millennium (सहस्राब्दी): A period of a thousand years.
• Example: The turn of the millennium was celebrated with grand festivities worldwide.

The correct answer is diligently.

Key Points

• The sentence requires an adverb that describes a positive and thorough manner of working, as indicated by the context of submitting before the deadline without sacrificing quality.
• The word diligently means showing steady, earnest, and energetic effort or being painstaking in one's work.
• In academic and professional contexts, diligence implies a combination of efficiency and high standards, which perfectly aligns with the clause without sacrificing quality.
• Using this adverb completes the logic of the sentence by explaining how the student managed to be both fast (before the deadline) and effective (maintaining quality).

 Additional Information

• Vocabulary Breakdown:
• Lazily: Refers to performing an action in a manner that lacks effort or energy; this contradicts the successful completion of a project.
• Negligently: Means failing to take proper care in doing something; this is the opposite of maintaining quality.
• Hastily: Refers to doing something with excessive speed or urgency, which often implies a lack of concentration or a loss of quality, making it inappropriate for this context.

The correct answer is 'judiciously'.

Key Points

• The word "judiciously" means having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense. (विवेकपूर्ण ढंग से)
• In the context of sensitive negotiations, a diplomat needs to act with wisdom and care to ensure a balanced outcome where no party feels offended or ignored.
• Therefore, "judiciously" is the most appropriate fit for describing how the negotiations were handled to achieve a successful agreement.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Sentence: The diplomat handled the sensitive negotiations judiciously, ensuring that neither party felt slighted by the final agreement.

Additional Information

• Tentatively (अनिश्चित रूप से): means subject to further confirmation; not definitely.
• Superficially (सतही तौर पर): means in a way that is not thorough or deep; only on the surface.
• Arbitrarily (मनमाने ढंग से): means based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The error lies in the use of the future tense "will arrive" in the time clause introduced by "By the time."
• In English grammar, when a sentence refers to a future action using time conjunctions like before, after, as soon as, or by the time, we use the Simple Present Tense in the subordinate clause and the Future Perfect Tense in the main clause.
• The main clause "we will have finished our preparations" correctly uses the Future Perfect Tense to indicate an action that will be completed before another point in the future.
• Therefore, "she will arrive" should be replaced with "she arrives" to maintain grammatical consistency.

Therefore, the correct answer is 4.

Correct Sentence: "By the time she arrives, we will have finished our preparations."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "we will have finished" – This is the correct Future Perfect construction used for the main action.
• Option 2: "By the time" – This is a standard temporal conjunction used to set a deadline in the future.
• Option 3: "our preparations" – This is a grammatically correct noun phrase acting as the object of the verb.
• Rule: By the time + Simple Present, Future Perfect. Example: By the time the movie ends, it will have been three hours.

The correct answer is: affidavit.

Key Points

• The underlined phrase 'statement made under oath in writing' refers to a formal written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized by law. (शपथ पत्र)
• Example: He had to sign an affidavit to confirm that his lost passport details were true.
• 'Affidavit' is the one-word substitute for a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court. (हल्फनामा)
• Example: The lawyer submitted the witness's affidavit to the judge during the hearing.
• Hence, we can infer that the most appropriate one-word substitute is 'affidavit'.

Therefore, the correct answer is- affidavit.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Agenda (कार्यसूची): A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.
• Example: The next item on the agenda is the budget for the upcoming project.
• Epitaph (समाधि-लेख): A phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone.
• Example: The epitaph on his grave was a simple tribute to his kindness.
• Manuscript (हस्तलिपि): A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
• Example: The author spent years working on the manuscript before it was finally published.

The correct answer is perseverence.

Key Points

• The word perseverence is incorrectly spelled in the given sentence. Hence, this is the correct choice.
• The correct spelling is perseverance, which contains the suffix -ance rather than -ence.
• Perseverance is defined as persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
• In English orthography, words derived from the Latin verb perseverare typically maintain the a in the final syllable.
• The term is a noun often used in academic and professional contexts to describe a steadfast nature or tenacity.

 Additional Information

• Appreciated:
• This is the past tense of the verb appreciate, meaning to recognize the full worth of or be grateful for something.
• The spelling follows the standard -ed suffixation for regular verbs ending in e.
• Intelligence:
• This noun refers to the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
• It correctly uses the -ence suffix, which is common for words originating from Latin present participles ending in -entia.
• Commitment:
• This refers to the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.
• It is spelled with a double m and a single t before the suffix -ment, following standard etymological roots from committere.

The correct answer is 'The aviation authority released the official flight report only after investigators had examined the aircraft’s technical records in detail.'.

Key Points

• The sentence describes two actions that occurred in the past: the examination of records and the release of the report.
• When two actions happen in the past, the action that happened earlier is expressed in the Past Perfect Tense (had + past participle), and the later action is expressed in the Simple Past Tense.
• In this context, the investigators examined the records first, so it must be in the past perfect form: 'had examined'.
• The authority released the report afterward, which is correctly expressed in the simple past: 'released'.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Complete Sentence: "The aviation authority released the official flight report only after investigators had examined the aircraft’s technical records in detail."

Additional Information

• Option 2 is incorrect because it mixes the simple past (released) with the present perfect (have examined).
• Option 3 is incorrect because it uses the past continuous (were examining), which implies the action was ongoing while the report was released, which contradicts the logic of the sentence.
• Option 4 uses the simple past for both actions; while common in informal speech, the past perfect is required here to clearly indicate the sequence of events as requested by the question.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The sentence requires the use of a definite article before the word planet.
• The word planet in this context refers specifically to Earth, which is a unique celestial body.
• In English grammar, the definite article 'the' is used before nouns that are unique or one of a kind (e.g., the sun, the moon, the sky).
• Therefore, the complete sentence should be: 'Every year, people use 200 million tons of plastic, thus polluting the planet.'

Therefore, the correct answer is the.

Correct Sentence: 'Every year, people use 200 million tons of plastic, thus polluting the planet.'

Additional Information

• a: This is an indefinite article used for non-specific, singular countable nouns starting with a consonant sound. It is incorrect here because we are referring to a specific planet (Earth).
• an: This is an indefinite article used for non-specific, singular countable nouns starting with a vowel sound.
• no article required: This is used for general plural nouns or uncountable nouns in a non-specific sense, which does not apply to the specific entity of our planet.

The correct answer is He said that, 'I will complete the work today.'.

Key Points

• Direct Speech involves quoting the exact words spoken by a person, which must be enclosed within inverted commas or quotation marks.
• The sentence 'She asked, 'Where are you going?'' correctly uses a reporting verb followed by a comma and the exact quote in quotation marks. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The sentence 'He said that, 'I will complete the work today.'' is grammatically incorrect because it mixes Direct Speech and Indirect Speech; the conjunction 'that' is used exclusively for Indirect Speech and should never precede a direct quote in quotation marks. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• The sentence 'Ravi said, 'I am preparing for the examination.'' follows the standard rules of Direct Speech by separating the reporting clause from the quoted speech using a comma. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• The sentence 'The teacher said, 'Please submit your assignments by Monday.'' accurately represents an imperative sentence in direct form with proper punctuation. Hence, statement 4 is correct.

 Additional Information

• Rules of Punctuation in Direct Speech:
• A comma is generally used after the reporting verb (like said, asked, replied) to introduce the spoken words.
• The first letter of the reported speech must always be capitalized, regardless of its position in the sentence.
• Closing punctuation (period, question mark, or exclamation point) must be placed inside the quotation marks.
• In Indirect Speech (Reported Speech), the conjunction 'that' is used to connect the reporting verb to the clause, and quotation marks are removed while pronouns and tenses are shifted.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The sentence requires the use of a definite article because it refers to a specific, unique monument.
• The Eiffel Tower is a well-known monument and a specific landmark; therefore, it must be preceded by the article 'The'.
• General rules of grammar state that definite articles ('the') are used before the names of famous buildings, monuments, and museums.
• Using 'A' or 'An' would be incorrect as they are indefinite articles used for non-specific items.

Therefore, the correct answer is The.

Correct Sentence: 'She wanted to visit the Eiffel Tower during her trip to Paris.'

Additional Information

• A: This is an indefinite article used before words starting with a consonant sound. It is not used for unique monuments.
• An: This is an indefinite article used before words starting with a vowel sound. It is not used for specific landmarks like the Eiffel Tower.
• No Article Required: This option is incorrect because English grammar necessitates a definite article before specific geographic landmarks and monuments.

The correct answer is: skepticism.

Key Points

• The underlined phrase 'tendency to question accepted opinions' refers to an attitude of doubting or not easily believing in ideas or beliefs that are generally accepted as true. (स्वीकृत मतों पर संदेह करने की प्रवृत्ति)
• Example: Scientific progress is often driven by a healthy tendency to question accepted opinions.
• 'Skepticism' refers to an attitude of doubting the truth of something or a tendency to question established beliefs or opinions. (संदेहवाद/संशयवाद)
• Example: The scientist expressed skepticism about the new findings until more evidence was provided.
• Hence, we can infer that the one-word substitute for 'tendency to question accepted opinions' is 'skepticism'.

Therefore, the correct answer is- skepticism.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Confidence (आत्मविश्वास): The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.
• Example: She walked into the interview with great confidence.
• Agreement (सहमति): Harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling.
• Example: They finally reached an agreement after hours of negotiation.
• Curiosity (जिज्ञासा): A strong desire to know or learn something.
• Example: The child's curiosity led him to ask many questions about the stars.

The correct answer is The caretaker should have cleaned the playground slide before the children arrived for their morning playtime..

Key Points

• The given sentence is in the Passive Voice and uses the modal perfect structure should + have + been + past participle (V3).
• To convert a Passive Voice sentence with should have been + V3 into Active Voice, the structure must change to Subject + should + have + past participle (V3) + Object.
• In the passive sentence, the caretaker is the agent (object of the preposition 'by'), which must become the subject in the active voice.
• The phrase the playground slide is the subject of the passive sentence and must become the direct object in the active voice.
• The verb phrase should have been cleaned is converted to should have cleaned to maintain the past modal perfect aspect.
• The subordinate clause before the children arrived for their morning playtime remains unchanged as it provides the temporal context for the action.

 Additional Information

• Modal Perfect Tense:
• The Active Voice structure should have + V3 is used to express an obligation or a recommendation that was not fulfilled in the past.
• The Passive Voice structure should have been + V3 focuses on the recipient of the action rather than the doer.
• Grammar rule: The modal should is always followed by the base form of the auxiliary verb have, regardless of the subject's number or person; hence, should has is grammatically incorrect.
• Should clean represents a simple present modal, which changes the timeframe from a past missed obligation to a general or future one.
• Should be cleaning represents a continuous modal aspect, implying the action should be in progress, which does not match the perfective aspect of the original sentence.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The sentence describes a nostalgic memory of being a student in a classroom. To form a coherent sentence, we must connect the fixed opening phrase to the segments logically.
• The fixed opening is: 'We still remember being children, sitting...'. This requires an adverb or a prepositional phrase describing how or where they were sitting.
• Sentence D follows the opening: 'quietly in the classroom, scribbling' naturally completes the action of 'sitting'.
• Sentence E follows D: 'on paper while the teacher wrote' explains what they were scribbling on and what the teacher was doing simultaneously.
• Sentence C follows E: 'on the board, listening closely but' specifies where the teacher was writing and introduces a contrast in the students' attention.
• Sentence B follows C: 'sometimes feeling bored, and' provides the internal state of the children, connecting the act of listening to their wandering focus.
• Sentence A is the final segment: 'watching the clock while eagerly' leads perfectly into the fixed closing phrase 'waiting for break time'.
• The correct logical sequence is DECBA.

Coherent sentence after rearrangement:

'We still remember being children, sitting quietly in the classroom, scribbling on paper while the teacher wrote on the board, listening closely but sometimes feeling bored, and watching the clock while eagerly waiting for break time.'

The correct answer is: Dirty.

Key Points

• The word 'clean' refers to something that is free from dirt, marks, or stains and is neat and tidy. (साफ)
• Example: She always keeps her kitchen clean and organized.
• 'Dirty' refers to something that is covered or marked with an unclean substance such as mud, dust, or grime; it is the direct antonym of clean. (गंदा)
• Example: After playing in the mud, the children's clothes were very dirty.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'clean' is 'dirty'.

Therefore, the correct answer is- Dirty.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Quiet (शान्त): Making very little or no noise.
• Example: The library is a quiet place to study.
• Spacious (विशाल/बड़ा): Having ample space; roomy.
• Example: The living room is very spacious and has plenty of light.
• Bright (चमकीला): Giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining.
• Example: The sun was bright today, so I wore my sunglasses.

The correct answer is: partial.

Key Points

• The word 'comprehensive' refers to something that is complete and includes all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. (व्यापक/विस्तृत)
• Example: The training program offers a comprehensive guide to digital marketing strategies.
• 'Partial' refers to something that is existing only in part; incomplete or biased toward one side. (आंशिक/अधूरा)
• Example: The researchers only had a partial understanding of the phenomenon due to limited data.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'comprehensive' is 'partial'.

Therefore, the correct answer is- partial.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Exhaustive (संपूर्ण/निशेष): Including or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive.
• Example: The police conducted an exhaustive investigation into the robbery.
• Detailed (विस्तृत): Having many details or facts; giving a lot of information.
• Example: She gave a detailed report on the progress of the project.
• Inclusive (समावेशी): Including all the services or items normally expected; including various types of people.
• Example: Our school strives to create an inclusive environment for all students.

The correct answer is: Vague.

Key Points

• The word 'explicit' means stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. (स्पष्ट)
• Example: The teacher gave explicit directions on how to complete the project.
• 'Vague' refers to something that is uncertain, indefinite, or unclear in character or meaning; it lacks detail and leads to confusion. (अस्पष्ट)
• Example: His response was so vague that I still didn't know if he was coming to the party.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'explicit' is 'vague'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Vague.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Formal (औपचारिक): Something done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette.
• Example: You should wear formal attire to the business meeting.
• Repetitive (पुनरावृत्ति): Containing or characterized by repetition, especially when it is unnecessary or tiresome.
• Example: The factory job involved repetitive tasks that became boring after a few hours.
• Lengthy (लंबा): Especially in reference to time or a piece of writing, something that is very long.
• Example: The lawyer made a lengthy argument in defense of his client.

The correct answer is: Just like her parents.

Key Points

• The idiom 'a chip off the old block' refers to someone who is very similar in character or appearance to one of their parents. (माता-पिता जैसा)
• Example: John is a chip off the old block; he has the same quick temper as his father.
• 'Just like her parents' means that a person shares the same qualities, behaviors, or physical traits as their mother or father. (अपने माता-पिता की तरह)
• Example: Sara is a talented musician, just like her parents who are both professional pianists.
• Hence, we can infer that the meaning of the highlighted segment is 'just like her parents'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Just like her parents.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Naughty (शरारती): Behaving badly or being disobedient, usually used for children.
• Example: The naughty child drew on the walls with his crayons.
• Very small (बहुत छोटा): Something that is tiny or diminutive in size or quantity.
• Example: The insects were very small and hard to see without a magnifying glass.
• Different from her parents (अपने माता-पिता से अलग): Not sharing the same traits, interests, or personality as one's parents.
• Example: Although both her parents are doctors, she chose to be an artist, making her very different from her parents.

The correct answer is: blowing her own trumpet.

Key Points

• The highlighted segment 'talking about her achievements and praising herself' describes the act of boastfully promoting one's own successes or talents. (अपनी उपलब्धियों के बारे में बात करना और खुद की प्रशंसा करना)
• Example: Instead of working hard, he spends all his time talking about his achievements and praising himself.
• The idiom 'blowing her own trumpet' means to talk boastfully about one's own achievements or abilities. (अपनी प्रशंसा स्वयं करना / अपने मुँह मियाँ मिट्ठू बनना)
• Example: I do not mean to blow my own trumpet, but I am the best salesperson in the company.
• Hence, we can infer that the correct idiom to substitute the highlighted segment is 'blowing her own trumpet'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: blowing her own trumpet.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Showing her true colours (असली चेहरा दिखाना): To reveal one's real character or intentions, especially when they are unpleasant.
• Example: When he refused to help his friend in need, he was finally showing his true colours.
• Passing the buck (अपनी जिम्मेदारी दूसरों पर डालना): To shift the responsibility or blame for something to someone else.
• Example: Instead of admitting his mistake, the manager kept passing the buck to his subordinates.
• Hitting the nail on the head (सही बात कहना / सटीक निशाना लगाना): To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
• Example: You hit the nail on the head when you said that the company needs better communication.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The passage primarily discusses focus as the ability to give attention to one task at a time and its significance for students.
• It highlights how focus helps in deeper understanding, reducing errors, and remembering details during the learning process.
• The text also provides practical methods to improve attention, such as habit formation, maintaining a clear study area, and managing distractions.
• Therefore, the title 'Focus: Building Attention for Better Learning' perfectly encapsulates the central theme and the purpose of the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Correct Title: "Focus: Building Attention for Better Learning"

Additional Information

• Option 1 is incorrect because entertainment is mentioned only as a distraction, not as the primary subject of the passage.
• Option 2 is incorrect because the passage emphasizes that memory and focus require practice and training, which contradicts the idea of recalling facts without practice.
• Option 4 is incorrect because while the passage mentions short pauses, it suggests they should be used to refresh the mind for better attention, not as a replacement for studying.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• According to the passage, a focused student is characterized by specific behaviors that enhance their learning process.
• The text explicitly states: 'A focused student reads instructions carefully', which directly corresponds to paying close attention to directions.
• The passage emphasizes that focus supports accuracy and learning, making the careful reading of instructions a key factual detail mentioned.
• Therefore, Option 3 is the only statement that aligns accurately with the facts presented in the text.

Therefore, the correct answer is Focused students pay close attention to directions.

Additional Information

• Option 1: The passage states that unnecessary distractions should be put away, and that focus (not distraction) supports accuracy.
• Option 2: The text mentions that changing tasks too often can actually waste time and reduce understanding, contradicting this option.
• Option 4: The passage clarifies that short pauses can actually refresh the mind and make attention stronger, rather than reducing it.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• An inference is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning provided in the text.
• The passage explicitly states that focus improves through habits such as putting away unnecessary distractions and keeping a clear study area.
• It further mentions that focus helps a student complete assignments with fewer errors and supports accuracy.
• By combining these points, we can logically infer that reducing distractions helps students work with greater accuracy.
• Thus, Option 1 is the most accurate inference based on the content of the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is 1.

Correct Inference: Reducing distractions can help students work more accurately.

Additional Information

• Option 2: This is incorrect because the passage states that focus does not mean studying without breaks and that short pauses are beneficial.
• Option 3: While a clear study area helps, the passage describes focus as a practical skill that requires practice and effort; it does not remove the need for effort entirely.
• Option 4: This contradicts the passage, which identifies messages and noise as factors that make it difficult to concentrate.

The correct answer is Instructive and supportive.

Key Points

• The passage provides a clear definition of focus and explains its benefits for students, such as deep understanding, fewer errors, and better retention of details.
• The author offers practical guidance and advice on how to improve concentration, mentioning specific habits like keeping a clear study area and setting a fixed time, which demonstrates an instructive tone.
• The language used is encouraging and emphasizes that focus is a trainable skill, suggesting that students can improve with practice and calm effort, which aligns with a supportive tone.
• The text avoids complex jargon, harsh criticism, or sarcasm, maintaining a professional yet helpful demeanor throughout the explanation of cognitive habits.
• The conclusion reinforces the positive impact of focus on accuracy and learning, finalizing the overall intent to educate and assist the reader.

 Additional Information

• Understanding Tone in Literature:
• Instructive: This tone is used when the primary goal is to teach or provide directions. It is common in educational essays and manuals.
• Supportive: This tone conveys encouragement, empathy, or positivity toward the audience or the subject matter.
• Indifferent and passive: Characterized by a lack of interest or emotion; the author remains detached and does not suggest active improvement.
• Playful and informal: Uses colloquialisms, jokes, or a casual style that is not present in this structured advice-based text.
• Critical and harsh: Involves judgemental language, scolding, or pointing out flaws in a severe manner, which contradicts the passage's constructive approach.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The central theme of a passage is the main idea or the underlying message that the author wants to convey to the reader.
• The passage emphasizes that focus is the ability to give attention to one task at a time, which leads to deeper understanding, fewer errors, and better memory.
• It describes focus as a practical skill that supports accuracy, learning, and calm effort through steady practice and simple habits.
• Option 2 accurately summarizes these points by stating that focus helps students learn accurately through steady attention.

Therefore, the correct answer is Focus helps students learn accurately through steady attention.

Additional Information

• Option 1 is too narrow; while the passage mentions reading instructions, focus applies to all aspects of learning, not just instructions.
• Option 3 is incorrect because while a fixed study area is a helpful habit, the passage says focus depends on various factors like practice and setting fixed times, not entirely on the area.
• Option 4 is a negative overgeneralization; the passage states that entertainment makes focus difficult, but it also says focus can be trained and improved with practice.

The correct answer is India.

Key Points

• India holds the unique distinction of being the only country in the world where both Tigers (Panthera tigris) and Lions (Panthera leo) coexist within its national boundaries.
• The Asiatic Lion is exclusively found in the Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in the state of Gujarat, which serves as the last remaining natural habitat for this subspecies globally.
• The Bengal Tiger is widely distributed across various habitats in India, spanning from the Terai arc in the north to the Western Ghats in the south and the Sundarbans mangroves in the east.
• According to the 2022 Tiger Census, India is home to approximately 3,167 tigers, which constitutes roughly 75 percent of the global wild tiger population.
• The presence of these two apex predators signifies the immense biodiversity and varied biogeographic zones present within the Indian subcontinent, ranging from dry deciduous forests to humid evergreen jungles.

 Additional Information

• Project Tiger
• Launched on April 1, 1973, at Jim Corbett National Park, it is one of the most successful species conservation programs in the world.
• The project is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
• Conservation Status
• The Asiatic Lion is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, while the Bengal Tiger is also categorized as Endangered.
• Both species are protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, providing them the highest level of legal protection in India.
• Other Countries Mentioned
• Russia is famous for the Siberian (Amur) Tiger but does not have native wild lion populations.
• China historically had several tiger subspecies like the South China Tiger, but it lacks indigenous lion populations.
• The United States has cougars and jaguars (in limited southern areas) but no native Panthera leo or Panthera tigris.

The correct answer is Article 86.

Key Points

• Article 86 of the Indian Constitution explicitly provides the President of India with the right to address either House of Parliament or both Houses assembled together and for that purpose require the attendance of members.
• The article further stipulates that the President may send messages to either House, whether with respect to a Bill then pending in Parliament or otherwise, and a House to which any message is so sent shall with all convenient dispatch consider any matter required by the message to be taken into consideration.
• This power is distinct from Article 87, which mandates a Special Address by the President at the commencement of the first session after each general election to the House of the People and at the commencement of the first session of each year.
• The Right of Address under Article 86 is a discretionary power used to communicate with the legislature on matters of national importance or legislative urgency.

 Additional Information

• Article 76:
• Deals with the Attorney General for India, who is the highest law officer in the country.
• The Attorney General is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
• Article 83:
• Outlines the Duration of Houses of Parliament.
• It states that the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) shall not be subject to dissolution, while the House of the People (Lok Sabha) has a normal tenure of five years unless dissolved earlier.
• Article 101:
• Relates to the Vacation of seats in Parliament.
• It prohibits double membership (being a member of both Houses or both Parliament and a State Legislature simultaneously) and defines conditions under which a seat becomes vacant.

The correct answer is Article 39.

Key Points

• Article 39 is a crucial provision under the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, which outlines the social and economic goals of the state.
• The article specifically directs the State to ensure that all citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means of livelihood.
• It further mandates that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are distributed in a way that serves the common good.
• A primary objective of this Article is to ensure the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment.
• Additionally, it includes provisions for equal pay for equal work for both men and women and the protection of the health and strength of workers.

 Additional Information

• Article 42:
• Focuses on the just and humane conditions of work.
• Includes the provision for maternity relief for women workers.
• Article 47:
• Directs the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people.
• Emphasizes the improvement of public health and the prohibition of intoxicating drinks and drugs.
• Article 45:
• Originally provided for free and compulsory education for children up to 14 years of age.
• Following the 86^th Amendment Act, 2002, it now directs the State to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.

The correct answer is Raja Ram Mohun Roy.

Key Points

• Raja Ram Mohun Roy, often regarded as the Father of Modern India, established the Brahmo Sabha in August 1828 in Calcutta (now Kolkata).
• The association was later renamed the Brahmo Samaj, focusing on the worship of the eternal, unsearchable, and immutable Being who is the Author and Preserver of the Universe.
• The primary objective of the Brahmo Samaj was the purification of Hinduism and the promotion of monotheism based on the twin pillars of reason and the Vedas and Upanishads.
• The movement played a critical role in the socio-religious reform of 19^th-century India, advocating against social evils such as Sati, polygamy, child marriage, and the caste system.
• Under his leadership, the Brahmo Samaj prohibited idol worship and discarded the need for priests or sacrifices, emphasizing human dignity and social equality.

 Additional Information

• Swami Dayanand Saraswati:
• Founded the Arya Samaj in 1875 in Bombay.
• Gave the famous slogan 'Go Back to the Vedas' and advocated for the infallible authority of the Vedas.
• Swami Vivekananda:
• A disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahansa who founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897.
• Represented India at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893.
• Mahatma Gandhi:
• The leader of the Indian independence movement who founded the Harijan Sevak Sangh in 1932.
• Promoted the philosophy of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satyagraha.

The correct answer is Maru Mahotsav.

Key Points

• The Jaisalmer Desert Festival, famously known as Maru Mahotsav, is an annual event organized in the Sam Sand Dunes, located approximately 42 kilometers from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
• The term Maru translates to Desert in the local Rajasthani language, highlighting the festival's deep connection to the Thar Desert landscape.
• The festival is typically held in the Hindu month of Magh (January/February) and spans three days, concluding on the Poornima (full moon day).
• It serves as a massive platform for showcasing Rajasthani folk culture, featuring Kalbelia dances, Gair performances, and traditional music by Manganiyar and Langa communities.
• Unique competitions such as Mr. Desert (Maru Shri), Miss Moomal, turban tying, and longest moustache contests are the primary attractions for domestic and international tourists.
• The event is officially managed by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) to promote the heritage and tourism of the Golden City.

 Additional Information

• Durga Mahotsav:
• A major socio-cultural festival primarily celebrated in West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam to honor Goddess Durga.
• It signifies the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
• Ganesh Mahotsav:
• Also known as Ganesh Chaturthi, this festival is most prominently celebrated in Maharashtra.
• It was popularized as a public event by Lokmanya Tilak in 1893 to foster national unity during the Indian Independence Movement.
• Camel Polo and Races:
• While Sand Mahotsav is not a formal name, Camel-related sports are integral to Maru Mahotsav, including Camel Polo and decorated camel parades by the Border Security Force (BSF).

The correct answer is President of India.

Key Points

• According to Article 316 of the Constitution of India, the power to appoint the Chairman and other members of a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) is vested in the President of India.
• While a State Public Service Commission (SPSC) has its members appointed by the Governor of that specific state, a Joint Commission is created by an act of Parliament at the request of two or more state legislatures, making it a statutory body rather than a purely constitutional one.
• Under Article 316(1), as nearly as may be one-half of the members of every Public Service Commission must be persons who have held office for at least ten years under the Government of India or the Government of a State.
• The Chairman and members of a Joint Commission hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of sixty-two years, whichever is earlier.

 Additional Information

• Resignation and Removal:
• A member of a Joint Commission may resign from their office by writing to the President of India.
• The President also holds the authority to remove the Chairman or any member of a JSPSC on the grounds of misbehaviour (following an inquiry by the Supreme Court) or incapacity.
• Constitutional Framework:
• Article 315 provides for the establishment of a Public Service Commission for the Union and Public Service Commissions for the States.
• Article 317 deals with the removal and suspension of a member of a Public Service Commission.
• The Joint Public Service Commission submits its annual performance report to each of the Governors of the participating states, who then lay the report before the respective State Legislatures.

CONCEPT:

Laws of Chemical Combination

• In chemistry, several laws govern how elements combine to form compounds.
• The Law of Conservation of Mass deals with the relationship between the masses of substances before and after a chemical change.
• It implies that in a closed system, the mass remains constant over time, regardless of the processes acting inside the system.

EXPLANATION:

• The Law of Conservation of Mass was formulated by Antoine Lavoisier in 1789.
• According to this law, matter is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
• In any chemical equation, the total mass of the reactants is always equal to the total mass of the products.
• For example, if A and B react to form C and D:

A + B → C + D

Mass of A + Mass of B = Mass of C + Mass of D

• Other laws mentioned function differently:
• Law of definite proportions: A given compound always contains exactly the same proportion of elements by mass.
• Law of multiple proportions: If two elements can form more than one compound, the masses of one element that combine with a fixed mass of the other are in the ratio of small whole numbers.
• Law of reciprocal proportions: Deals with the proportions in which three elements combine with each other.

Therefore, the law that states matter is neither created nor destroyed is the Law of conservation of mass.

The correct answer is 74^th.

Key Points

• The 74^th Constitutional Amendment Act, passed in 1992, granted constitutional status to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) or Municipalities in India.
• This amendment inserted Part IX-A into the Constitution of India, titled 'The Municipalities', encompassing Articles 243-P to 243-ZG.
• The act also added the 12^th Schedule to the Constitution, which contains 18 functional items placed under the purview of municipalities, such as urban planning, water supply, and public health.
• It mandates a three-tier structure for urban governance consisting of Nagar Panchayats for transitional areas, Municipal Councils for smaller urban areas, and Municipal Corporations for larger urban areas.
• The legislation ensured fixed tenure of five years for municipalities and provided for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women (not less than one-third of the total seats).

 Additional Information

• 73^rd Amendment Act, 1992:
• This act provided constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) for rural local self-government.
• It added Part IX and the 11^th Schedule (containing 29 functional items) to the Constitution.
• 42^nd Amendment Act, 1976:
• Often referred to as the 'Mini-Constitution', it was enacted during the Emergency under the Indira Gandhi government.
• It added the words Socialist, Secular, and Integrity to the Preamble and introduced Fundamental Duties (Part IV-A).
• 44^th Amendment Act, 1978:
• Enacted by the Janata Government to nullify several controversial changes made by the 42^nd Amendment.
• It notably removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights and made it a legal right under Article 300A.

The correct answer is Bipin Chandra Pal.

Key Points

• Bipin Chandra Pal was a prominent Indian nationalist born on November 7, 1858, in Habiganj (present-day Bangladesh), and is revered as the Father of Revolutionary Thoughts in India.
• He was a critical member of the Lal Bal Pal triumvirate, which consisted of Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and himself, representing the Assertive (Extremist) faction of the Indian National Congress.
• As an advocate of Swadeshi and Swaraj, he played a pivotal role in the Anti-Partition Movement of 1905, following the Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon.
• He was a prolific writer and orator who edited journals such as The Democrat and The Independent, and started the English weekly New India in 1901 to propagate nationalist ideals.
• Beyond politics, he was a staunch social reformer associated with the Brahmo Samaj, working extensively for women's education and the removal of untouchability.

 Additional Information

• Lal Bal Pal Triumvirate:
• Lala Lajpat Rai: Known as Punjab Kesari, he led protests against the Simon Commission and was a key leader of the Arya Samaj.
• Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Known as Lokmanya, he famously declared 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it' and started the Kesari and Mahratta newspapers.
• Bipin Chandra Pal: He emphasized the boycott of British goods and the use of Swadeshi as the most effective weapons against colonial rule.
• Major Literary Works:
• He authored several influential books, including Indian Nationalism, Nationality and Empire, and The Spirit of Indian Nationalism.
• His autobiography, Memories of My Life and Times, provides deep insights into the Freedom Struggle of the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries.

The correct answer is Governor of the state.

Key Points

• According to Article 233 of the Constitution of India, the appointment, posting, and promotion of District Judges in any State shall be made by the Governor of the State.
• The Governor performs this function in consultation with the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such State to ensure the independence of the judiciary.
• To be eligible for appointment as a District Judge, a person must have been an advocate or a pleader for not less than seven years and must be recommended by the High Court for appointment.
• The term District Judge includes various designations such as judge of a city civil court, additional district judge, joint district judge, assistant district judge, chief judge of a small cause court, and chief presidency magistrate.

 Additional Information

• President of India
• The President appoints the Chief Justice of India and other judges of the Supreme Court under Article 124.
• Under Article 217, the President is also responsible for appointing judges to the various High Courts in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the respective state.
• Chief Minister of the state
• The Chief Minister is the head of the State Council of Ministers and does not possess the constitutional authority to appoint judicial officers.
• Their role is primarily executive, although the Governor acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers for general administration, but not for judicial appointments which require High Court consultation.
• Prime Minister of India
• The Prime Minister heads the Union Council of Ministers and advises the President on executive appointments.
• The Prime Minister has no direct constitutional role in the appointment of judges at the District or State level.

The correct answer is

Iris.

Key Points

• The Iris is a dark, muscular diaphragm located behind the Cornea that gives the eye its characteristic color.
• It acts as a shutter for the eye, primarily responsible for regulating the amount of light that enters the interior of the eye.
• The Iris controls the light intensity by automatically adjusting the size of the Pupil, which is the central opening in the iris.
• In bright light, the iris contracts the pupil to allow less light to enter, protecting the sensitive Retina from damage.
• In dim light, the iris expands the pupil to allow more light to enter, improving visibility in low-light conditions.
• This mechanism of the Iris and Pupil is an involuntary reflex action known as the pupillary light reflex.

Additional Information

• Cornea: The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil; it acts as the eye's outermost lens and functions like a window that controls and focuses the entry of light.
• Retina: The light-sensitive inner lining of the back of the eye that acts like a screen where images are formed and converted into electrical signals.
• Optic nerve: A bundle of more than a million nerve fibers that carries visual messages from the Retina to the Brain for interpretation.
• Ciliary muscles: These muscles change the curvature and focal length of the eye lens to help focus on objects at various distances.

The correct answer is I, II and III.

Key Points

• Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a polymath who significantly reformed Bengali education and literature; he simplified the Bengali alphabet through his influential book Borno Porichoy and promoted the study of Sanskrit literature to modernize Indian thought. Hence, statement I is correct.
• He was a staunch advocate for women's education and, in his capacity as the Assistant Inspector of Schools, he established a network of approximately 35 girls' schools across various districts of Bengal at his own expense and initiative. Hence, statement II is correct.
• During his tenure as the Principal of the Sanskrit College in Calcutta, he broke the long-standing monopoly of the priestly classes by opening the gates of the institution to non-Brahmin students, believing that education should be accessible regardless of caste. Hence, statement III is correct.

 Additional Information

• Social Reforms and Legislation:
• He played a pivotal role in the passage of the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856, which was legalized during the governor-generalship of Lord Canning.
• He campaigned tirelessly against polygamy and child marriage, using ancient shastras to justify social progress.
• Vidyasagar was associated with the Bethune School (established in 1849), which was the first fruit of the movement for education of women in India.
• He received the title Vidyasagar (Ocean of Knowledge) from the Sanskrit College due to his excellent performance in Sanskrit studies and philosophy.

The correct answer is Telugu, from the southeastern states.

Key Points

• Telugu is a prominent Dravidian language predominantly spoken in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where it serves as the official language.
• The language is renowned for its rich literary heritage, specifically the Kavitrayam (Trinity of Poets), which consists of Nannaya, Tikkana, and Yerrana, who translated the Sanskrit Mahabharata into Telugu.
• Nannaya Bhattaraka, regarded as the Adikavi (First Poet), initiated the translation in the 11^th century, followed by Tikkana Somayaji in the 13^th century, who completed the remaining portion except for the Aranya Parva.
• In 2008, the Government of India officially designated Telugu as a Classical Language due to its high antiquity, documented history of over 1,500 to 2,000 years, and original literary tradition.
• The language is often referred to as Italian of the East because, like Italian, its words typically end in vowels, a feature noted by Niccolo de Conti in the 15^th century.

 Additional Information

• Odia
• Spoken primarily in Odisha, it was granted Classical Language status in 2014.
• Known for the Odia Mahabharata written by Sarala Das during the 15^th century.
• Malayalam
• Predominantly spoken in Kerala and the union territory of Lakshadweep.
• It achieved Classical Language status in 2013 and is known for its distinct Vattezhuthu script origins.
• Kannada
• The official language of Karnataka, recognized as a Classical Language in 2008.
• Famous for the Kavirajamarga, the earliest available literary work in the language, and poets like Pampa, Ponna, and Ranna.

The correct answer is Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Key Points

• The 101^st Constitutional Amendment Act, officially known as the Constitution (One Hundred and first Amendment) Act, 2016, paved the way for the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India.
• The GST is a comprehensive, multi-stage, destination-based indirect tax that replaced several central and state taxes like excise duty, service tax, VAT, and luxury tax.
• This amendment inserted Article 246A, which grants both Parliament and State Legislatures the power to make laws with respect to goods and services tax.
• It also led to the creation of the GST Council under Article 279A, a joint forum of the Center and the States chaired by the Union Finance Minister.
• The reform aimed to create a unified common market, reduce the cascading effect of taxes, and simplify the indirect tax regime across the country.
• The GST was officially launched in India on July 1, 2017.

 Additional Information

• NITI Aayog:
• Established via an executive resolution on January 1, 2015, replacing the Planning Commission; it is not a constitutional body.
• Right to Education:
• Introduced through the 86^th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, which inserted Article 21A making education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6 to 14.
• National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC):
• Proposed by the 99^th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014, to replace the collegium system; however, it was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 2015.

The correct answer is Sand dunes.

Key Points

• The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is a large arid region located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, primarily covering the state of Rajasthan.
• Wind is the primary agent of erosion and deposition in arid regions; when wind loses its velocity, it deposits the load of sand it carries, leading to the formation of Sand dunes.
• The most common type of sand dunes found in this region are Barchans, which are crescent-shaped dunes with horns pointing downwind, and Seif dunes, which are long longitudinal ridges.
• These landforms are highly dynamic and migrate across the desert landscape due to the prevailing southwest monsoon winds during the summer months.

 Additional Information

• Salt pans
• These are flat expanses of ground covered with salt and other minerals, often found in the Rann of Kutch or near saline lakes like Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan.
• Valleys
• Valleys are low areas between hills or mountains, typically formed by the erosive action of rivers or glaciers over long geological periods.
• Plateaus
• Plateaus are elevated flat-topped landforms, such as the Deccan Plateau or the Malwa Plateau, usually formed by volcanic activity or tectonic uplift rather than wind action.

The correct answer is Divya Deshmukh.

Key Points

• Divya Deshmukh, the 19-year-old Chess Grandmaster from Maharashtra, was honored with the Athlete of the Year award at the ESPN India Awards 2025.
• Her recognition follows an exceptional year in International Chess, where she played a pivotal role in India winning the historic Gold Medal at the 45^th FIDE Chess Olympiad held in Budapest.
• During the Olympiad, she secured an individual Gold Medal on the third board, finishing with an impressive score of 9.5/11 and a performance rating of 2532.
• In June 2024, she also clinched the FIDE World Junior Girls' Chess Championship title in Gandhinagar, further solidifying her status as one of the world's top young talents.
• The ESPN India Awards celebrate excellence across various sporting disciplines, and Divya Deshmukh was chosen for her consistency and dominance in the global chess circuit throughout the 2024-25 season.

 Additional Information

• Other Noteworthy Names:
• Sheetal Devi: A world-renowned Para-archer and Arjuna Award recipient, known for her record-breaking performances in Para-sports using her feet to shoot.
• Tanvi Sharma: A rising star in Badminton, who has gained attention for her performances in the Junior International circuit and Asian U-17 championships.
• ESPN India Awards: These annual awards recognize the best performing Indian athletes, coaches, and teams; other categories often include Coach of the Year, Team of the Year, and Comeback of the Year.

The correct answer is - Cacti and thorny bushes

Key Points

• Cacti and Thorny Bushes
• The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is characterized by extremely low rainfall and high evaporation rates.
• Vegetation like Cacti and thorny bushes are Xerophytes, which are specifically adapted to survive in arid environments.
• These plants have thick, fleshy stems to store water and leaves modified into spines or thorns to minimize water loss through transpiration.
• Their long root systems penetrate deep into the soil to reach the water table.

Additional Information

• Broad-leaved trees
• These are typical of Tropical Evergreen or Deciduous forests where rainfall is abundant. They have large surface areas for transpiration, making them unsuitable for deserts.
• Temperate grasslands
• Found in regions with moderate rainfall and cold winters (like the Steppes or Prairies), these consist primarily of grasses rather than desert-adapted shrubs.
• Mangrove forests
• These are found in coastal saline (brackish) water areas, particularly in river deltas like the Sunderbans. They possess pneumatophores (aerial roots) to breathe in waterlogged soil.
• Thar Desert Ecosystem
• Located mainly in Rajasthan, India, it supports specific flora such as Khejri, Ber, and Ak, which provide fodder and fuel despite the scarcity of water.