Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
6, 0, 4, -2, 2, -4, ?
- AOption (a)
0
- BOption (b)
-2
- COption (c)
-6
- DOption (d)
2
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Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
6, 0, 4, -2, 2, -4, ?
0
-2
-6
2
Correct answer
0
Arrange the given words in alphabetical order.
24153
25413
24513
24315
Correct answer
24153
Arrange the given words in alphabetical order.
32514
35214
32154
32541
Correct answer
32514
Select the option that is related to the fifth word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word, and the fourth word is related to the third word.
BEAR : AEBR :: SAVE : VASE :: LATE : ?
LEAT
TALE
TEAL
ATEL
Correct answer
LEAT
'M × N' means 'M is N's wife'
'M + N' means 'M is N's husband'
'M ÷ N' means 'M is N's sister'
'M - N' means 'M is N's daughter'
How is P related to R in the equation 'P + Q ÷ S - R'?
Daughter's husband
Husband
Father's brother
Son of son
Correct answer
Daughter's husband
Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number, and the fourth number is related to the third number.
854 : 17 :: 546 : 15 : 873 : ?
14
16
18
17
Correct answer
14
If all the digits are arranged in descending order within the number, then which of the following original numbers will be the largest number so formed?
254 697 457 321 416
416
457
697
254
Correct answer
416
How many such numbers are there in the given number symbol series each of which is immediately preceded and followed by a symbol?
0 ! 3 ^ 6 * 9 5 ! 6 ^ 3 1 % 4 9 @ 2 % 8 @ 0 !
6
4
10
8
Correct answer
6
How many symbols in the letter-symbol series given below are immediately preceded by a vowel?
K N @ G $ E A & D O % V N H I U # P T U S $ S % V G
5
2
3
4
Correct answer
5
Karan introduced Pratham saying, "His mother is the only daughter of my mother." How is Karan related to Pratham?
Brother
Father
Mother's brother
Mother
Correct answer
Brother
Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number, and the fourth number is related to the third number:
91 : 117 :: 147 : 189 :: 322 : ?
428
437
414
418
Correct answer
428
If M represents '+', N represents 'x', O represents '-', and P represents '÷', then what will be the value of the following equation?
15 N 3 M 5 O 2 P 4 = ?
49.5
58.5
51.2
47.3
Correct answer
49.5
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
36, 18, 9, 4.5, 2.25, ?
1.0
1.125
1.255
2.4
Correct answer
1.0
In a certain code language, if JUMP is coded as KVNQ, MOON is coded as NPPO, then how will BEAR be coded?
FCBS
CFBS
CFSB
CSFB
Correct answer
FCBS
Select the option that is related to the fifth word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word, and the fourth word is related to the third word.
Day : Night : Solution : Question :: Huge : ?
Big
Excessive
Short
Massively
Correct answer
Big
Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the given number pair:
482 : 537
568 : 623
660 : 719
664 : 719
664 : 700
646 : 719
Correct answer
660 : 719
In a certain code language, if PURPLE is coded as EPULRP, MARKET is coded as TMAERK, then how will ROCKET be coded?
TROCKE
TOERCK
TOECRK
TROECK
Correct answer
TROCKE
Select the option that relates the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.
Generous : Miser :: Excess : ?
Abundant
Sufficient
Limited
Excessive
Correct answer
Abundant
Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number, and the fourth number is related to the third number.
1089 : 33 :: 729 : 27 :: 961 : ?
32
28
29
31
Correct answer
32
Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
9 x 5 ÷ 3 - 7 + 12 = 28
9 and 7
12 and 28
3 and 5
7 and 5
Correct answer
9 and 7
Four word pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd word pair.
Flower : Root
String : Guitar
Branch : Tree
Body : Heart
Correct answer
Flower : Root
A piece of paper is folded sequentially as shown along the dotted line and then cut at the end as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?





Correct answer
Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follows from the statements.
Statements:
No reptile is an amphibian.
Some amphibians are frogs.
Conclusions:
I. Some frogs are not reptiles.
II. Some frogs are not amphibians.
Only conclusion I follows.
Both conclusions I and II follow.
Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
Only conclusion II follows.
Correct answer
Only conclusion I follows.
Three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follows from the statements.
Statements:
Some books are mysteries.
All mysteries are interesting.
Some interesting things are complicated.
Conclusions:
I. Some complicated things are mysteries.
II. Some books are interesting.
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Only conclusion I follows.
Both conclusions I and II follow.
Only conclusion II follows.
Correct answer
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Which letter should come in place of question mark (?) in the following series based on the English alphabetical order?
D, F, I, K, ?, P, S, U
M
N
O
J
Correct answer
M
In a certain code language, if WIND is coded as YKPF, STAR is coded as UVCT, then how will CAKE be coded?
ECMG
EMCG
ECGM
GECM
Correct answer
ECMG
Six persons M, N, O, P, Q and R live in a six-storey building and all live on different floors. The ground floor is numbered 1, the floor immediately above it is numbered 2, and so on till the topmost floor which is numbered 6. Only three persons live above Q. Only one person lives between Q and O. Only four persons live between O and N. R lives immediately above M. Who lives immediately below Q?
R
P
O
M
Correct answer
R
Which of the following letter number cluster will replace the question mark (?) to make the given series logically complete?
16RS, 14TU, 12VW, ?, 8ZA
10XW
14YX
11WX
10XY
Correct answer
10XW
300 boxes are stacked one above the other. What is the position of the box that is 67th from the top from the bottom?
234
236
235
233
Correct answer
234
Six family members, L, M, N, O, P, and Q, are seated around a circular table facing each other. P is to the immediate right of Q, and N is second to the left of O. M is second to the right of P. Who sits adjacent to both O and N?
P
M
L
Q
Correct answer
P
Five people, Aarush, Abhay, Ahaan, Arnav, and Aanchal, are sitting around a circular table, facing away from the center. Arnav is seated to the immediate right of Ahaan. Aanchal is seated next to both Abhay and Arnav. Who is seated to the immediate left of Ahaan?
Aanchal
Arnav
Aarush
Abhay
Correct answer
Aanchal
Three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follows from the statements.
Statements:
Some vegetables are leafy.
No leafy thing is tasteless.
All tasteless things are green.
Conclusions:
I. Some tasteless things are not vegetables.
II. No leafy thing is green.
Only conclusion I follows.
Both conclusions I and II follow.
Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
Only conclusion II follows.
Correct answer
Only conclusion I follows.
Find the missing element in the word pair that is related to the fifth word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word, and the fourth word is related to the third word.
KICK : KCIK :: CLAP : PALC :: TINY : ?
TIYN
YNTI
YINT
YNIT
Correct answer
TIYN
Find the wrong term in the following letter series based on the English alphabetical order.
MH, OJ, RL, SN, UP
SN
OJ
RL
UP
Correct answer
SN
Seven friends G, H, I, J, K, L, and M are sitting around a circular table, facing away from the center. J and K are not sitting next to each other. L is sitting next to both M and H. G is sitting to the immediate left of M. I is sitting to the immediate right of J. Who is sitting to the immediate left of G?
M
I
H
K
Correct answer
M
In a class, Kiara is ranked 20th from the top. Aarush is ranked 28th from the bottom. There are 35 students whose ranks are between Kiara and Aarush. Find the total number of students in the class.
83
81
80
82
Correct answer
83
Three of the following four figures are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?




Correct answer
Four word pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd word pair.
Strong : Athletic
Synthetic : Natural
Cordial : Kind
Garbage : Waste
Correct answer
Strong : Athletic
Four pairs of words have been given out of which the words in three pairs have a certain common relationship. Select the odd pair of words.
Loyalty : Dog
Cunning : Fox
Weak : Elephant
Adaptable : Chameleon
Correct answer
Loyalty : Dog
Three of the following four letter-cluster pairs are alike in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order and thus form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
WV : UT
GH : IJ
ZY : XW
LK : JI
Correct answer
WV : UT
The "Kala Ghoda Arts Festival", known for its vibrant display of art and culture, is held annually in which city?
Jaipur
Mumbai
Panaji
Kolkata
Correct answer
Jaipur
Which cultural festival of Kerala, India features traditional dance performances, boat races and cultural programs that attract tourists from all over the world?
Pongal
Onam
Navratri
Diwali
Correct answer
Pongal
Which of the following awards of India represents the 2nd degree of honour?
Bharat Ratna
Padma Vibhushan
Padma Shri
Padma Bhushan
Correct answer
Bharat Ratna
In January 2023, which Indian state launched the 'Shared School Bus System and Agricultural Response Vehicles Scheme'?
Punjab
Bihar
Meghalaya
Rajasthan
Correct answer
Punjab
How many main functions does a leaf have?
Three
Two
Five
Four
Correct answer
Three
What is the official name of the fund launched by the Indian Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology and Ministry of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in December 2022 to promote deep tech start-ups?
DeepTech Innovation Fund
Digital India Innovation Fund
India Block Innovation Fund
Start-up Integration Fund
Correct answer
DeepTech Innovation Fund
Accenture, a global leader in professional services, has made significant progress in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) with the establishment of its Generative AI Studio in ______, India. (December 2023)
Kolkata
Bengaluru
Guwahati
Delhi
Correct answer
Kolkata
In which year was Kannada declared as one of the classical languages of India?
2007
2005
2008
2006
Correct answer
2007
Which medical technology has revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases by providing detailed images of internal body structures?
ECG (electrocardiogram)
PET scan (positron emission tomography)
Ultrasound
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Correct answer
ECG (electrocardiogram)
Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of proteins in eukaryotic cells?
Endoplasmic reticulum
Golgi apparatus
Nucleus
Ribosomes
Correct answer
Endoplasmic reticulum
The Government of India organized 'Gaj Utsav 2023' to celebrate the 30th anniversary of which project?
Project Tiger
Project Lion
Project Great Indian Bustard
Project Elephant
Correct answer
Project Tiger
As of May 2023, which supercomputer is located at the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Pune, India?
PRATYUSH
HAATHI
AIRAWAT
MIHIR
Correct answer
PRATYUSH
Read the following statements regarding the importance of iron for the human body.
A. Iron is an essential element for the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells and plays a vital role in oxygen transport.
B. Plant foods such as green leafy vegetables, nuts, and legumes contain iron, and millets such as bajra and ragi are good sources of iron.
Identify the correct statement(s).
Only B
Neither A nor B
Only A
Both A and B
Correct answer
Only B
On the basis of availability, natural resources are of _____ types.
Four
Three
Five
Two
Correct answer
Four
Which of the following languages is accepted as the classical language of India?
Tamil
English
Marathi
Konkani
Correct answer
Tamil
An Autobiography is an autobiography by ______.
Annie Besant
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Subhash Chandra Bose
Correct answer
Annie Besant
Which of the following parts of the plant absorbs water and minerals from the soil, synthesizes plant growth regulators and stores reserve food materials?
Roots
Flowers
Trunk
Leaves
Correct answer
Roots
On which famous National Day of India, National Science Awards 2023 were presented?
Independence Day
National Space Day
National Conservation Day
Republic Day
Correct answer
Independence Day
In January 2024, the Indian government implemented new emission testing for vehicles under ________ emission standards.
Bharat Stage VI (BS VI)
Bharat Stage IV (BS IV)
Bharat Stage V (BS V)
Bharat Stage VII (BS VII)
Correct answer
Bharat Stage VI (BS VI)
Which Indian state announced the launch of an annual Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign for filariasis elimination in February 2024?
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Kerala
Assam
Correct answer
Rajasthan
Arjuna Award 2023 for outstanding performance in cricket was given to _____.
Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma
Mohammed Shami
M.S. Dhoni
Correct answer
Virat Kohli
The Indian Parliament is a bicameral legislature consisting of ______ Houses.
Five
Four
Three
Two
Correct answer
Five
The social reform movement known as Brahmo Samaj was founded in India in the year 1828 by _________ .
Jawaharlal Nehru
Mahatma Gandhi
Swami Vivekananda
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Correct answer
Jawaharlal Nehru
Which of the following states/union territories has the highest female population literacy rate as per the 2011 census?
Goa
Lakshadweep
Tripura
Mizoram
Correct answer
Goa
Which Union Territory of India had the highest population density as per the 2011 census?
Daman and Diu
Chandigarh
Puducherry
Delhi
Correct answer
Daman and Diu
The saltwater crocodile is found along the ______ coast and Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India.
Eastern
Northern
Southern
Western
Correct answer
Eastern
Which constitutional body examines and reports on matters relating to the financial administration of the Union and State Governments of India?
Union Public Service Commission
Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Election Commission of India
National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Correct answer
Union Public Service Commission
What is the primary function of money in an economy?
To act as a medium of exchange
Facilitate barter exchange
Acting as a gold reserve
Regulation of interest rates
Correct answer
To act as a medium of exchange
Who among the following founded the People's Education Society?
Swami Vivekananda
Mother Teresa
Rabindranath Tagore
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Correct answer
Swami Vivekananda
What term is used to describe an increase in the general price level of goods and services over time?
Recession
Stagflation
Deflation
Inflation
Correct answer
Recession
Which national park in the Indian state of Karnataka is famous for its diverse wildlife, including the Indian elephant and Bengal tiger?
Bandipur National Park
Kaziranga National Park
Jim Corbett National Park
Sundarbans National Park
Correct answer
Bandipur National Park
Which of the following is not a tributary of the river Ganga?
Mahi
Yamuna
Sapta Kosi
Gomti
Correct answer
Mahi
In a remarkable achievement, Olympian Bhavani Devi of CA ______ created history by winning India's first medal at the Asian Fencing Championships held in Busi, China. (June 2023)
Kolkata
Bhopal
Maharashtra
Chennai
Correct answer
Kolkata
Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Fundamental Rights?
Part III
Part II
Part V
Part IV
Correct answer
Part III
The structural part of the Constitution is, to a large extent, derived from the Government of India Act of _______.
1915
1935
1925
1945
Correct answer
1915
Who defeated the ruler of Malwa with the help of Bahlol Lodi, the governor of Lahore?
Sikandar Lodi
Muhammad Shah
Khizr Khan
Mubarak Shah
Correct answer
Sikandar Lodi
The summer season in India starts from the month of April and ends by the month of _______.
September
October
July
August
Correct answer
September
_________ refers to the type of employment offered to newly trained candidates who are very new to their chosen profession.
Apprenticeship
Commission-based employment
Probation
Casual employment
Correct answer
Apprenticeship
Who among the following is appointed by the President of India?
Vice President
Attorney General
Divisional Commissioner
Chief Minister
Correct answer
Vice President
The bar graph shows the revenue of firm ABC over eight years, from 2014 to 2021. All revenue figures are shown in crores of rupees. In which year did the firm show the greatest percentage increase in its revenue compared to the previous year?


Year 2021
Year 2016
Year 2019
Year 2018
Correct answer
Year 2021
Simplify: \(\left[\left(-\frac{2}{3}\right)^3\times \left(-\frac{2}{3}\right)^6\right]\div \left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^5=? \)
\(-\frac{2^6}{3^6}\)
\(-\frac{2^3}{3^3}\)
\(-\frac{2^4}{3^4}\)
\(-\frac{3^4}{2^4}\)
Correct answer
\(-\frac{2^6}{3^6}\)
The following bar graph shows the marks of a student in five different subjects in 2021 and 2022. The total marks obtained in Mathematics and English in both the years is approximately what percent of the total marks of all subjects in 2022?


85.9%
89.6%
83.4%
87.4%
Correct answer
85.9%
If the number 5B97 is divisible by 9, find the digit in position B.
4
6
7
9
Correct answer
4
A drink made of chocolate and milk contains 16% pure chocolate by volume. If 24 liters of pure milk is added to 40 liters of this drink, find the percentage of chocolate in the new drink.
15%
9%
12%
10%
Correct answer
15%
Find the cube root of 0.002744.
1.4
0.014
14
0.14
Correct answer
1.4
Find the average of the first five -2 digit prime numbers.
16.6
14.4
12.2
15.5
Correct answer
16.6
The pie chart below shows the marks obtained by a student in different subjects as a share of the total marks obtained in terms of regional angles. The total marks obtained by the student are 658.
What is the ratio of the sum of the marks obtained in Mathematics and Science to the sum of the marks obtained in English and Hindi?


3 : 5
5 : 3
10 : 11
13 : 15
Correct answer
3 : 5
The following pie chart shows the percentage distribution of the cost of publishing a book. Study the pie chart and answer the questions based on it. If the cost of printing the books is Rs 56,400, then the combined cost of binding and transportation will be ________.


Rs. 98700
Rs. 96500
Rs. 97000
Rs. 99300
Correct answer
Rs. 98700
Express \(0.1\overline5\) in the form of a/b, where a and b are coprime natural numbers.
\(\frac{7}{45}\)
\(\frac{8}{7}\)
\(\frac{7}{90}\)
\(\frac{15}{7}\)
Correct answer
\(\frac{7}{45}\)
Evaluate: 184 ÷ 23 × (-28 + 8 of 16) + 64 ÷ 8
804
810
808
800
Correct answer
804
Simplify: (9.3 + 4.7 - 8.4 ÷ 0.14) ÷ 2
23
-23
60
-17
Correct answer
23
Evaluate: 25 + 8 × 54 ÷ 3 + 10 - 42 ÷ 7 × 5
147
149
153
151
Correct answer
147
Gunjan bought a bike for Rs 3,50,000 in 2018. If the value of the bike depreciates by 10% every year, find its price in the year 2021.
Rs. 275680
Rs. 265486
Rs. 255150
Rs. 242150
Correct answer
Rs. 275680
An item is offered at two successive discounts of 35% and 30% on its marked price before it is sold. If its marked price is ₹6000, its selling price is:
₹3250
₹2820
₹2730
₹2550
Correct answer
₹3250
What will be the effective annual rate of interest at the nominal rate of 12% per annum payable half-yearly?
112.36%
12.36%
10.28%
110.28%
Correct answer
112.36%
Which of the following numbers is divisible by 11?
2034
3321
3851
2794
Correct answer
2034
The difference between the simple and compound interest on a certain principal sum at 10% per annum for 2 years is ₹ 93. Find the principal.
₹9200
₹9100
₹9300
₹9400
Correct answer
₹9200
A dining table costing ₹1500 is sold by a wholesaler to a retailer at successive discounts of 18% and 15%. The cost price of the dining table to the retailer is ______.
Rs. 1384.10
Rs. 1256.70
Rs. 1045.50
Rs. 1156.60
Correct answer
Rs. 1384.10
The average marks of 35 students were found to be 45. If the marks of two students were mistakenly recorded as 24 and 54 instead of 64 and 84 respectively, what is the correct average?
43
44
49
47
Correct answer
43
The total simple interest earned on a sum of money in 6 years at 5% per annum is ₹1376.70. What is the amount?
Rs. 5210
Rs. 4890
Rs. 4589
Rs. 4520
Correct answer
Rs. 5210
Arjun completes a journey in 14 hours. He travels the first part of the journey at a speed of 21 km/hr and the second part at a speed of 14 km/hr. Find the total length of the journey.
237.5 km
235.2 km
232.2 km
239 km
Correct answer
237.5 km
The monthly incomes of Armaan and Bipin are in the ratio 5 : 6, and their monthly expenses are in the ratio 3 : 4. If Armaan saves Rs. 150 per month and Bipin saves Rs. 100 per month, what is Armaan's monthly income?
750 rupees
600 rupees
1050 rupees
900 rupees
Correct answer
750 rupees
A dishonest merchant claims to sell his goods at cost price but uses 840 gram weights instead of 1 kg weights. Find his approximate profit percentage.
22%
21%
19%
17%
Correct answer
22%
A man can row a boat at a speed of 19 km/hr in still water. If the river flows at a speed of 3 km/hr, it takes him 19 hours to reach a certain point and return. How far is that point from the starting point?
136 km
176 km
164 km
124 km
Correct answer
136 km
If d : e = e : f then d4 : e4 is equal to:
d : f
d2 : f2
d : e
d4 : f4
Correct answer
d : f
Meena's salary is half of Raj's. By what percent is Raj's salary more than Meena's?
110%
100%
150%
80%
Correct answer
110%
A person deposits ₹8,800 in a bank that pays simple interest at 8% per annum. Find the amount after 8 years.
₹13,225
₹14,432
₹10,556
₹11,256
Correct answer
₹13,225
One tap can fill a tank six times faster than another. If both taps together can fill the tank in 40 minutes, the slower pipe alone will be able to fill the tank in ______.
420 mins
350 mins
280 mins
210 mins
Correct answer
420 mins
Two numbers are in the ratio 6 : 5. Subtracting each of them from 24 gives the ratio 18 : 13. What is the sum of the numbers?
77
66
99
110
Correct answer
77
A man's salary increased from ₹19,500 to ₹26,325. What is the percentage increase in his salary?
27%
35%
33%
30%
Correct answer
27%
Jill had a ruby, and it fell from her hand and broke into four pieces. The weights of the four pieces were in the ratio 1 : 3 : 5 : 7. The price of a ruby varies directly with the square of its weight. When the pieces were sold, Jill received ₹68,800 less than if she had sold the original ruby. Find the original price of the ruby.
Rs. 1,25,100
Rs. 1,02,400
Rs. 1,15,250
Rs. 1,08,600
Correct answer
Rs. 1,25,100
A can complete a task in 7 days. B can do the same task in 4 days. How much work will be left after working together for 2 days?
\(\frac{9}{14}\)
\(\frac{3}{28}\)
\(\frac{3}{14}\)
\(\frac{2}{17}\)
Correct answer
\(\frac{9}{14}\)
A man loses 6% by selling an article for ₹ 9306. What was the cost price of the article?
₹9000
₹9600
₹9300
₹9900
Correct answer
₹9000
In a 1230 m circular race, Suresh and Sushant start from the same point and at the same time with speeds of 12.25 m/s and 8.25 m/s.
If they are running in opposite directions, after how much time will they meet on the track for the first time?
82 sec
60 sec
48 sec
74 sec
Correct answer
82 sec
Varun bought a Bosch machine for Rs 8400 and sold it at a loss of 12%. What is the selling price of the Bosch machine?
Rs. 7908
Rs. 7392
Rs. 7682
Rs. 7458
Correct answer
Rs. 7908
Sachin is traveling on a bike at a speed of 36 km/hr and covers a certain distance in 5 hours. If his speed is reduced by 16 km/hr, how much time will it take him to cover the same distance?
280 minutes
540 minutes
420 minutes
350 minutes
Correct answer
280 minutes
The population of a village increased by 9% during the first year and decreased by 9% in the second year. At the end of the second year, its population was 69,433. What was the population at the beginning of the first year?
70,000
55,000
85,000
60,000
Correct answer
70,000
400% of 65 is ______.
26
16.25
326
260
Correct answer
26
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom Phrase.
Grind to a halt
Have an uppity attitude
To stop or no longer work well
To condescend
To disagree
Correct answer
Have an uppity attitude
Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.
After being accused of embezzlement, the director vanished in a mysterious way.
All in your head
Saving for a rainy day
Break a leg
Disappeared into thin air
Correct answer
All in your head
Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
I was played the fairy Cobweb in A Midsummer's Night Dream.
played the
was played
No improvement
plays the
Correct answer
played the
Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
That which makes it difficult to recognize the true identify of somebody or something
Balayage
Costume
Camouflage
Point
Correct answer
Balayage
Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose "No improvement as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
May I please speak to an little girl?
to little the girl
to the little girl
No improvement
to little girl
Correct answer
to little the girl
Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose "No improvement as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
We have an out-of-state rental car and none can possibly recognise one of us.
no one can possibly recognise either
none could possibly recognises one
No improvement
none can recognise possibly each
Correct answer
no one can possibly recognise either
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P. Two of the most devastating droughts in the history of the United States-the 1930s Dust Bowl and the 1988 drought in the Midwest are associated with the effects of La Niña.
Q. La Niña is the counterpart to El Niño, when the surface water in the Pacific Ocean along the coast of South America decreases in temperature.
R. The cooler waters affect storm patterns by contributing to drier-than-normal conditions in parts of North and South America.
S. The effects of La Niña on weather patterns are often more complex than El Niño.
PRSQ
QRSP
SQPR
PQSR
Correct answer
PRSQ
Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.
I heard that she has obtained money suddenly, through inheritance, when her grandfather died.
In the dark
Get pushed for money
Come into some money
Above board
Correct answer
In the dark
A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.
We have all experienced how certain sounds can ______ our nerves.
grate off
grated onto
grate on
gates for
Correct answer
grate off
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To keep somebody at arm's length
To keep your enemies near
To not let someone manipulate you
To be fearful
To keep somebody away
Correct answer
To keep your enemies near
A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.
Weather disasters ______ kill more people tend to occur where communities and infrastructure are ________ vulnerable.
that, many
which, more
who, most
which, much
Correct answer
that, many
Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
A place for bees
Reservoir
Aviary
Arena
Hive
Correct answer
Reservoir
A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.
We found that words that tend to be acquired earlier in development were _______ than words that are acquired later.
more sound
soundest
more sounder
much sound
Correct answer
more sound
Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
I am not an right person to judge you in this situation.
No improvement
the right person to
right person to
a right person too
Correct answer
No improvement
Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
I work better if I can focus on one task at a time.
can focused
will have focus
No improvement
can focuses
Correct answer
can focused
Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
In 2023, India saw warmest February and recorded a mere 7.2 mm rainfall.
a warmest February and recorded a
No improvement
the warmest February and recorded a
warmest February and recorded an
Correct answer
a warmest February and recorded a
Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
A government run by a mob
Mobocracy
Neocracy
Anocracy
Autocracy
Correct answer
Mobocracy
A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alterative.
_____ the age of 20, she was married to Nate, a bank officer, with ______ she had a turbulent relationship.
In, whose
At, whom
On, which
In, who
Correct answer
In, whose
Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Abate
Postulant
Dwindle
Apogee
Distend
Correct answer
Postulant
Select the most appropriate option for the given blank.
______ theory is a good theory if it satisfies two requirements.
an
the
No article
a
Correct answer
an
Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Undeterred by the snub in November, and denied a visa to Italy, he made plans for clandestine travel to Vatican City.
known
forthright
covert
Improve
Correct answer
known
Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
I'm recovering from the flu, and I still is feeling weak.
felt weakest
No improvement
feel weak
feels weakened
Correct answer
felt weakest
Select the sentence with no spelling errors.
I pride myself on being hospitable to new iedas.
I pried myself on being hospitable to new ideas.
I pride myself on being hospitable to new ideas.
I pride myself on being hospetable to new ideas.
Correct answer
I pride myself on being hospitable to new iedas.
Select the most appropriate homonym for the given blank.
The seasoned ______ is known for his strategic approach to gambling.
bat
better
batter
bettor
Correct answer
bat
Select the most appropriate homonym for the given blank.
The athlete focused on the conditioning ________ of training to build strength and endurance before the upcoming competition.
phase
face
faze
faith
Correct answer
phase
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P. The practice took hold in the English colonies in North America, too.
Q. Enslaved Africans supplied the free labour that helped the British Empire prosper for much of the 18th century.
R. Before, during, and after the United States Revolutionary War, several of the original 13 British colonies abolished slavery.
S. The agricultural-based plantation economy of Southern colonies like Virginia and the Carolinas required a large labour force, which was met via enslaving people of African descent.
PQSR
PSRQ
SRPQ
QPRS
Correct answer
PQSR
Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
The dwelling place of an animal underground
Kennel
Burrow
Barns
Infirmary
Correct answer
Kennel
Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence.
There seame to be no disagreement on the question of educating boys and girls of primary-school age together.
disagreement
question
together
seame
Correct answer
disagreement
Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
A noisy, boorish and very large American family invades the beach.
charming
refined
gross
polite
Correct answer
charming
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Abhorrent
Admirable
Eternal
Abominate
Transcend
Correct answer
Admirable
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.
It is said that science is a field which does not involve creativity. If a child shows high creativity, then the child is advised not to go into the field of science, as science is a more logical and practical field. This is wrong, as creativity is an important skill for children aspiring to be a research scientist or an inventor. Science and creative thinking have a direct relationship. Without creative thinking, one cannot think of interesting questions, develop theories behind phenomena, and find a way to test out their theories. One cannot develop creative thinking without science, as the subject broadens the flexible minds of young children. As an inventor, you need creativity in order to find solutions to a particular problem and make a suitable design of any product. The field of architecture is a perfect blend of maths, science and creativity. It allows a person to think of different designs of buildings while keeping in mind the plot, the people, and the environment surrounding the building. Clinical psychology and Medicine are the fields in which you use logical and critical thinking to figure out the problem with the patient and creativity in figuring out the best way to cure the patient. There are many interesting fields which require both science and creativity. It is important to view all careers and the child's likes and opinions with an open mind in order to choose the right field.
Which word in the passage refers to 'A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen that is typically unusual or difficult to understand'?
Theories
Fields
Phenomena
Opinion
Correct answer
Theories
To choose the right career for a child, it is important that ______.
The child has a creative mind.
The child has logical and critical thinking.
All options are carefully weighed keeping in mind the child's likes and opinions.
The child develops a perfect blend of science and creativity.
Correct answer
The child has a creative mind.
The conclusion that we can draw from the passage is ______.
Science is a field which does not involve creativity.
In the field of medicine, logical and critical thinking are the only prerequisites.
There are many interesting fields which require both science and creativity.
Science and creative thinking goes hand in hand.
Correct answer
Science is a field which does not involve creativity.
Which notion has been challenged in the passage?
One cannot develop critical thinking without science.
Science is a logical and practical field and doesn’t involve creativity.
Almost all fields of science and medicine require critical thinking as well as creative mind.
Science and creative thinking have an indirect relationship.
Correct answer
One cannot develop critical thinking without science.
What according to the passage broadens the flexible mind of young children?
Creative thinking
Science
Critical thinking
Maths
Correct answer
Creative thinking
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Human behaviour and biology (1)_ complex and interact with wider society and the environment. How __ (2) exercise a person gets could be linked to their genetics, diet, disabilities, education, wealth, or just (3) they have enough leisure time and a safe green space. Each of _(4) factors could also be (5) to lifespan in different ways.
Select the most appropriate option for blank(2).
more
most
much
such
Correct answer
more
Select the most appropriate option for blank(1).
been
is
was
are
Correct answer
been
Select the most appropriate option for blank(5).
linked
assigned
fluctuated
divided
Correct answer
linked
Select the most appropriate option for blank(3).
whatever
whether
wither
where
Correct answer
whatever
Select the most appropriate option for blank(4).
that
this
theirs
these
Correct answer
that
निम्नलिखित वाक्यों को क, ख, ग और घ के लेबल से क्रमांकित किया गया है जो उसी क्रम से एक स्पष्ट पैराग्राफ / वाक्य बनाते हैं किन्तु इनमें से एक लेबल 'अतिरिक्त है और उसके बिना भी पैराग्राफ / वाक्य सही रहेगा। निम्नलिखि विकल्पों में से उस अतिरिक्त लेबल का चयन करें।
क. फूलों की हलकी-सी सुगंध उसकी तरफ़ आई
ख. वैवाहिक जीवन में दोनों के बीच अनेक बार संकट की स्थिति
ग. आई थी। हर दूसरे घंटे दुनिया के हर विषय पर उनके मत एक-दूसरे के विरुद्ध होते थे।
घ. हर सवाल पर संकट खड़ा होता और कोई भी ऐसा न होता जिसकी उपेक्षा की जा सके
ग
क
ख
घ
Correct answer
ग
निम्नलिखित वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्दों में त्रुटि ज्ञात कर त्रुटिरहित विकल्प का चयन करें| यदि कोई त्रुटि नहीं है, तो 'कोई त्रुटि नहीं है' चुनें|
यह उनकी स्थायी मित्रता थी और इसमें वक्त और हालात का कोई असर नहीं पड़ा था।
यह उनकी स्थाई मित्रता थी और इसमें वकट और हालात का कोई असर नहीं पड़ा था।
यह उन्की स्थायी मित्रता थी और इसमें वकत और हालात का कोई असर नहीं पड़ा था।
यह उनकी स्थायी मितरता थी और इसमें वक्त और हालात का कोई असर नहीं पड़ा था।
कोई त्रुटि नहीं है
Correct answer
यह उनकी स्थाई मित्रता थी और इसमें वकट और हालात का कोई असर नहीं पड़ा था।
दिए गए वाक्य में उचित विशेषण का चयन करके रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति करें |
वह फैक्ट्री में _____ रंग की कमीज़ नहीं पहनता है क्योंकि वह जल्दी गन्दी हो जाती है।
गाढ़े
सफ़ेद
मटमैले
तीखे
Correct answer
गाढ़े
दिए गए वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द ज्ञात कीजिए |
अंडे से जन्म लेने वाला
पंकज
अग्रज
अंडज
अनाथ
Correct answer
पंकज
निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में दिए गए चार विकल्पों में से, उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो दी गई लोकोक्ति के अर्थ को सर्वश्रेष्ठ रूप से व्यक्त करता है।
अपनी फूटी न देखे दूसरे की फूली निहारे
सब लोगों का अपनी-अपनी धुन में मस्त रहना
अपना दोष न देखकर दूसरे के छोटे अवगुण पर ध्यान देना
बुद्धि शारीरिक शक्ति से श्रेष्ठ होती है
दूसरों से बेमतलब लड़ाईयां करना
Correct answer
सब लोगों का अपनी-अपनी धुन में मस्त रहना
दिए गए वाक्य में उचित क्रिया-विशेषण का चयन करके रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति करें |
इस बार सर्दी ______ पड़ रही है, पहले के जैसे कम नहीं।
भीतर
नीचे
अधिक
कल
Correct answer
भीतर
निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में दिए गए चार विकल्पों में से उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो दी गई लोकोक्ति के अर्थ को सर्वश्रेष्ठ रूप से व्यक्त करता है।
ओठों निकली कोठों चढ़ी
संसार की सब चीजों में भोजन ही मुख्य है
मूर्खों में कुछ पढ़ा-लिखा व्यक्ति
जो बात मुंह से निकली है, वह फैल जाती है, गुप्त नहीं रहती
गुण के विरुद्ध नाम होना
Correct answer
संसार की सब चीजों में भोजन ही मुख्य है
प्रस्तुत खंडित वाक्य में वाक्य संरचना का सही क्रम क्या होगा ?
4, 2, 3, 1
3, 4, 1, 2
2, 1, 4, 3
1, 4, 2, 3
Correct answer
4, 2, 3, 1
निम्नलिखित बाक्य का वह भाग ज्ञात करें, जिसमें कोई त्रुटि है। यदि कोई त्रुटि नहीं है, तो 'कोई त्रुटि नहीं है" चुनें|
पृथ्वी का जीवन का आरम्भ महासागरों से माना जाता है, जिनमें असीम विविधताओं का भंडार समाया है।
पृथ्वी का जीवन का आरम्भ महासागरों
विविधताओं का भंडार समाया है।
कोई त्रुटि नहीं है
से माना जाता है, जिनमें असीम
Correct answer
पृथ्वी का जीवन का आरम्भ महासागरों
निम्नलिखित वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्दों में त्रुटि ज्ञात कर त्रुटिरहित विकल्प का चयन करें| यदि कोई त्रुटि नहीं है, तो 'कोई त्रुटि नहीं है' चुनें|
जिस तरह अभी-अभी वह कबूतर पंख फडफ़ड़ा रहा था, उसी तरह उसकी आत्मा में हर समय एक फड़फड़ाहट, एक छटपटाहट भरी रहती है।
जीस तरह अभी-अभी वह कबूतर पंख फडफ़ड़ा रहा था, उसी तरह उसकी आत्मा में हर समय एक फड़फड़ाहट, एक छटपटाहट भरी रहती है।
जिस तरह अबी-अबी वह कबूतर पंख फडफ़ड़ा रहा था, उसी तरह उसकी आत्मा में हर समय एक फड़फड़ाहट, एक छटपटाहट भरी रहती है।
जिस तरा अभी-अभी वह कबूतर पंख फडफ़ड़ा रहा था, उसी तरह उसकी आत्मा में हर समय एक फड़फड़ाहट, एक छटपटाहट भरी रहती है।
कोई त्रुटि नहीं है
Correct answer
जीस तरह अभी-अभी वह कबूतर पंख फडफ़ड़ा रहा था, उसी तरह उसकी आत्मा में हर समय एक फड़फड़ाहट, एक छटपटाहट भरी रहती है।
निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में दिए गए चार विकल्पों में से उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो दी गई लोकोक्ति के अर्थ को सर्वश्रेष्ठ रूप से व्यक्त करता है।
दूध का दूध और पानी का पानी
पक्षपात रहित सच्चा न्याय करना
दूध में पानी मिलकर बेचना
पानी में दूध मिलाकर बेचना
भलाई करते समय बार बार सोचना
Correct answer
पक्षपात रहित सच्चा न्याय करना
दिए गए वाक्य में उचित विशेषण का चयन करके रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति करें |
मोहित राशन की दुकान से _____ चावल लाया है|
चार मीटर
पाँच लीटर
थोड़ी
दस किलो
Correct answer
चार मीटर
निम्नलिखित वाक्य का वह भाग ज्ञात करें, जिसमें कोई त्रुटि है।
यह सुखद संयोग था कि इस वर्षों की शुरुआत में पेरिस स्थित पंपेडू सेंटर में हमारे विश्व प्रसिद्ध चित्रकार सैयद हैदर रजा की एक पूर्वव्यापी प्रदर्शनी का आयोजन हुआ।
यह सुखद संयोग था कि इस वर्षो की
की एक पूर्वव्यापी प्रदर्शनी का आयोजन हुआ।
हमारे विश्व प्रसिद्ध चित्रकार सैयद हैदर रजा
शुरुआत में पेरिस स्थित पंपेडू सेंटर में
Correct answer
यह सुखद संयोग था कि इस वर्षो की
निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, दिए गए चार विकल्पों में से, उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो दिए गए मुहावरे के अर्थ को सर्वश्रेष्ठ रूप से व्यक्त करता है।
ओस का मोती
अपनी बात मनवाना
दुखी होना
ऐसा सौन्दर्य जो शीघ्र नष्ट हो जाए
अत्यधिक परिश्रम करना
Correct answer
अपनी बात मनवाना
प्रस्तुत खंडित गद्यांश में वाक्य संरचना का सही क्रम क्या होगा ?
3,1,2,4
1,4,2,3
2,1,4,3
4,1,3,2
Correct answer
3,1,2,4
दिए गए वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द ज्ञात कीजिए |
जिसके हाथ घुटनों तक पहुँचते हो
आमरण
अद्वितीय
आजानुबाहु
अगोचर
Correct answer
आमरण
निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में दिए गए चार विकल्पों में से, उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो दी गई लोकोक्ति के अर्थ को सर्वश्रेष्ठ रूप से व्यक्त करता है।
आया है जो जायेगा राजा रंक फकीर
हर राजा एक दिन गरीब बनता है।
हर गरीब एक दिन राजा बनता है।
अमीर-गरीब सभी को एक दिन तो मरना ही है
जान बूझकर विपत्ति में पड़ना
Correct answer
हर राजा एक दिन गरीब बनता है।
दिए गए वाक्य में उचित क्रिया-विशेषण का चयन करके रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति करें |
बन्दर _______ और चुपके से केले ले गया |
अचानक आया
कभी आया
बहुत आया
बैठकर आया
Correct answer
अचानक आया
दिए गए वाक्य में उचित क्रिया-विशेषण का चयन करके रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति करें |
सलमा ______ बोलती है जिसकी वजह से कुछ समझ नहीं आता |
ऊपर
मधुर
जल्दी-जल्दी
अच्छे से
Correct answer
ऊपर
निम्नलिखित वाक्यों को क, ख, ग और घ के लेबल से क्रमांकित किया गया है जो उसी क्रम से एक स्पष्ट पैराग्राफ वाक्य बनाते हैं किन्तु इनमें से एक लेबल अतिरिक्त है और उसके बिना भी पैराग्राफ / वाक्य सही रहेगा | निम्नलिखित विकल्पों में से उस अतिरिक्त लेबल का चयन करें।
क. बक्से में उसकी बीबी की कीमती चीजें रखी थीं
ख. कायर की भांति वह मैदान से भाग गया
ग. उसमें 'कुछ जैकेट और दो-तीन साड़ियाँ थी जिनमें से एक उसने
घ. उसे शादी के समय खुद भेंट में दी थी
ग
क
ख
घ
Correct answer
ग
निम्नलिखित शब्द का विलोम शब्द ज्ञात करें।
गहरा
अमृत
व्यक्त
मुक्त
उथला
Correct answer
अमृत
निम्नलिखित शब्द के अनेकार्थी शब्द का चयन करें।
मूल
नदी
रक्षा
आधार
शूरवीर
Correct answer
नदी
निम्नलिखित शब्द का तत्सम शब्द ज्ञात करें।
चाँद
चंद
चन्द्र
चत्वार
चूर्ण
Correct answer
चंद
निम्नलिखित शब्द का विलोम शब्द ज्ञात करें।
सम
अक्षम
विषम
भय
विमुख
Correct answer
अक्षम
निम्नलिखित वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्दों में त्रुटि ज्ञात कर त्रुटिरहित विकल्प का चयन करें। यदि कोई त्रुटि नहीं है, तो 'कोई त्रुटि नहीं है' चुनें|
बहुत समय से डॉक्टरी करने के कारण उनमें एक तुर्श स्पष्टवादिता भी आ गई थी, इस कारण उनकी राज्य की कद्र भी की जाती थी।
कोई त्रुटि नहीं है
बहुत समय से डॉक्टरी करने के कारठ उनमें एक तूर्श स्पष्टवादिता भी आ गई थी, इस कारण उनकी राय की कद्र भी की जाती थी।
बहुत समय से डॉक्टरी करने के कारन उनमें एक तुर्श स्पष्टवादिता भी आ गई थी, इस कारण उनकी राय की कद्र भी की जाती थी।
बहुत समय से डॉक्टरी करने के कारण उनमें एक तुर्श स्पष्टवादिता भी आ गई थी, इस कारण उनकी राय की कद्र भी की जाती थी।
Correct answer
कोई त्रुटि नहीं है
निम्नलिखित शब्द के अनेकार्थी शब्द का चयन करें।
रस
दूध
धरती
सुगंध
निचोड़
Correct answer
दूध
नीचे दिए गए शब्द का पर्यायवाची शब्द ज्ञात करे |
शिक्षक
आचार्य
घोटक
धरा
सदन
Correct answer
आचार्य
निम्नलिखित वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्दों में त्रुटि ज्ञात कर त्रुटिरहित विकल्प का चयन करें। यदि कोई त्रुटि नहीं है, तो 'कोई त्रुटि नहीं है चुनें|
वह कठिन से कठिन अबसर पर भी मुस्करता रहता है और वही उसकी खासियत है।
वह कठिन से कटीन अवसर पर भी मुस्काराता रहता है और वही उसकी खासियत है|
वह कठिन से कठिन अवसर पर भी मूसकूराता रहता है और वही उसकी खासियत है।
कोई त्रुटि नहीं है
वह कठिन से कठिन अवसर पर भी मुस्कुराता रहता है और वही उसकी खासियत है।
Correct answer
वह कठिन से कटीन अवसर पर भी मुस्काराता रहता है और वही उसकी खासियत है|
निम्नलिखित शब्द का तद्भव शब्द ज्ञात करें।
घृणा
घिन
घना
घोर
घन
Correct answer
घिन
निम्नलिखित शब्द का विलोम शब्द ज्ञात करें।
आशीर्वाद
अनिच्छा
नास्तिक
समापन
अभिशाप
Correct answer
अनिच्छा
निम्नलिखित गद्यांश के आधार पर पाँच प्रश्न दिए गए हैं। गद्यांश को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें तथा प्रत्येक प्रश्न के चार विकल्पों में से उत्तर के रूप में सही विकल्प चुनें|
काल से ही मंगल ग्रह एक मिथक की तरह मानवीय प्रेरणा और आकर्षण का केंद्र रहा है। अंतरिक्ष वैज्ञानिकों के लिए यह शोध का एक दिलचस्प विषय भी रहा है और परग्रही जीवन की खोज का एक वैध उम्मीदवार भी है। 1960 के दशक से ही मंगल अंतरिक्ष अभियानों का एक लोकप्रिय गंतव्य रहा है। लेकिन अब पहली बार नासा ने निजी क्षेत्र से वाणिज्यिक मंगल मिशन पर प्रस्ताव आमंत्रित किए हैं।
1960 के बाद से मंगल ग्रह पर अब तक करीब 50 मिशन भेजे जा चुके हैं, जिनमें से 31 कामयाब रहे हैं, जो बुरा औसत नहीं है। 2016 में शिआपरेल्ली लेंडर की दुर्घटना जैसी विफलताएं भी मिली हैं। इसमें संदेह नहीं कि इन मिशनों से मंगल ग्रह के बारे में प्रचुर जानकारियां प्राप्त हुई हैं। इसके वायुमंडल, कक्षा और भूविज्ञान के अलावा यहां की सतह से दरवाजों और चेहरे जैसी अद्भुत छवियां भी दिखी हैं। हालांकि वैज्ञानिक इन सभी छवियों को चट्टानें ही बता रहे हैं, लेकिन इस ग्रह को लेकर आम लोगों की बढ़ती रुचि से पता चलता है कि यह हमारी कल्पनाओं में किस कदर व्याप्त है। एक सामान्य अंतरग्रहीय अंतरिक्ष मिशन की लागत करीब एक अरब अमेरिकी डॉलर होती है। यानी पिछले कुछ वर्षों में दुनिया की तमाम अंतरिक्ष एजेंसियों ने मंगल ग्रह पर करीब 50 अरब अमेरिकी डॉलर खर्च किए हैं और ये सिर्फ कैमरे, रोवर्स और लैंडर्स भेजने के लिए हैं, लोगों को वहां भेजना तो अगले स्तर की बात होगी। दशकों से नासा और दूसरी अंतरिक्ष एजेंसियों ने अंतरिक्ष मिशनों पर भारी रकम खर्च की है।
लेकिन 2020 के दशक में अंतरिक्ष क्षेत्र में अन्वेषण को समृद्ध बनाने वाली तकनीकें वाणिज्यिक दुनिया में तेजी से विकसित हो रही हैं। इनमें से एक उदाहरण है एलन मस्क का स्पेस एक्स, जिसके कई उद्देश्यों में से एक है मंगल मिशन और अंतिम लक्ष्य है मानवता को अंतरग्रही बनाना। जहां नासा का दृष्टिकोण इन अंतरिक्ष परियोजनाओं को लेकर रूढ़िवादी रहा है, वहीं स्पेस एक्स बहुत सारे बदलाव तेजी से करता है और अपनी विफलताओं से जल्दी सीखता भी है। स्पेस एक्स अकेला नहीं है। खासकर अमेरिका में अंतरिक्ष तक पहुंचा देने वाले वाणिज्यिक प्रदाताओं का उद्योग काफी तेजी से फल-फूल रहा है। ऐसा नहीं है कि नासा अपनी परियोजनाओं को बंद कर रहा है। वह सिर्फ वाणिज्यिक प्रदाताओं को जोड़ने की दिशा में आगे बढ़ रहा है। 20 साल पहले की तुलना में चीजें जिस तरह से बदली हैं, उसे देखते हुए यह कदम अपरिहार्य भी लग रहा था। महंगे अंतरिक्ष मिशनों को सस्ता और ज्यादा कुशल बनाने के लिए भी ऐसी पहल जरूरी थी।
वाणिज्यिक क्षेत्र की कंपनियों को भी इससे प्रोत्साहन मिला है, जो अंतरिक्ष मिशनों को पूरा करने के लिए लगातार नव-प्रवर्तन कर रही हैं। हालांकि ये अभी बिल्कुल शुरुआती दिन हैं और व्यावसायिक दृष्टिकोण को खुद को साबित करना होगा।
प्रस्तुत गद्यांश के लिए उचित शीर्षक का चयन करें|
मंगल ग्रह-एक वैज्ञानिक आकर्षण
मंगल ग्रह-एक डूबता ग्रह
मंगल ग्रह का नव निर्माण
मंगल ग्रह में बढ़ता व्यापार
Correct answer
मंगल ग्रह-एक वैज्ञानिक आकर्षण
गद्यांश के आधार पर गद्य की उचित संरचना का चयन करें
कथात्मक
आलोचनात्मक
विवरणात्मक
प्रेरक
Correct answer
कथात्मक
गद्यांश में दिए गए निम्नलिखित शब्द का उचित पर्यायवाची शब्द चुनें|
रुचि
कानन
दिलचस्पी
विराग
नीरस
Correct answer
कानन
गद्यांश के आधार पर, निम्नलिखित वाक्य में प्रयुक्त, रेखांकित शब्द का उचित विलोम शब्द ज्ञात करें|
प्राचीन काल से ही मंगल ग्रह एक मिथक की तरह मानवीय प्रेरणा और आकर्षण का केंद्र रहा है।
तथ्य
कर्तव्य
ग्रीष्म
नवीन
Correct answer
तथ्य
गद्यांश के आधार पर उस विकल्प का चयन करें, जिसमें दिया गया तथ्य गलत है|
स्पेस एक्स के कई उद्देश्यों में से एक मंगल मिशन है और अंतिम लक्ष्य मानवता को अंतरग्रही बनाना है।
मंगल ग्रह के मिशनों से मंगल ग्रह के बारे में प्रचुर जानकारियां प्राप्त हुई हैं।
अमेरिका में अंतरिक्ष तक पहुंचा देने वाले वाणिज्यिक प्रदाताओं का उद्योग काफी तेजी से फल-फूल रहा है।
1950 के दशक से ही मंगल अंतरिक्ष अभियानों का एक लोकप्रिय गंतव्य रहा है।
Correct answer
स्पेस एक्स के कई उद्देश्यों में से एक मंगल मिशन है और अंतिम लक्ष्य मानवता को अंतरग्रही बनाना है।
नीचे दिए गए पदों में कुछ शब्द छोड़ दिए गए हैं, प्रत्येक रिक्त स्थान के चार विकल्प दिए गए हैं। इन चारों में से कौन सा विकल्प रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति करेगा।
धरती का _____ (1) माने जाने वाले अंटार्कटिका से इस साल साढ़े सत्रह लाख वर्ग किलोमीटर बर्फ पिघल गई है। पिछले हफ्ते अंटार्कटिका में 4 हजार स्क्रेयर किलोमीटर से भी बड़ा हिमखंड टूट गया। कहीं बाढ़, कहीं डा तो कहीं बेमौसम ________ (2) के चलते 2023 को दुनिया भर के मौसम _______ (3) एक ऐसा वर्ष मान रहे हैं, जहां से पृथ्वी का पर्यावरण एक _____ (4) क्षेत्र में प्रवेश कर रहा है। जाहिर है कि कॉप-28 में सिर्फ जुबानी जमाखर्च से काम नहीं चलने वाला, जैसा कि अभी इसमें ______ (5) 198 देश और उनके नुमाइंदे करते आए हैं।
रिक्त स्थान (5) के लिए उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए।
ठहरे
शामिल
सहमति
दुष्प्रभाव
Correct answer
ठहरे
रिक्त स्थान (4) के लिए उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए।
अज्ञात
दयालु
निवेश
भविष्य
Correct answer
अज्ञात
रिक्त स्थान (2) के लिए उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए।
पुष्पावली
अपनापन
किफ़ायत
बरसात
Correct answer
पुष्पावली
रिक्त स्थान (1) के लिए उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए।
पुस्तकालय
कंप्यूटर
अंतरिक्ष
रेफ्रिजरेटर
Correct answer
पुस्तकालय
रिक्त स्थान (3) के लिए उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए।
शब्दावली
सेल्समेन
वैज्ञानिक
डाॅक्टर
Correct answer
शब्दावली
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