DSSSB PGT History (Male) Official Paper (Held On: 10 Jul, 2021 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

The logic followed is:

For this question, The relation of images (i) and (ii) is given below-

 image (i) 

Step 1:

Flip it vertically and change the side of the shaded half circle to get this-

Step 2:

take a mirror image of this to get image (ii)-

Similarly,

similar relation is occurring in Option (3) as-

 image (i)

Step 1:

Flip it vertically and change the side of the shaded half circle to get this-

Step 2:

take a mirror image of this to get image (ii)-

Thus only option 3 is satisfying the above relation of the question figure.

Hence, Option (3) is correct.

For this question, we will use the given table relation-

Now, according to the question-

Here, We can see that Damodar is son of Rita.

Hence, Option (2) is correct.

In this question, We will use the opposite face relation of cube which is shown below-

Here, Opposite pairs are TU, SX, and VY and the opposite letters face each other in a cube. 

Hence, Option (4) is correct.

For this question, We will go through each Options as shown-

Option (1) Pen : Write

Pen is used to Write something. 

Option (2) Spectacles : Sight.

Spectacles are used to see the Sights.

Option (3) Food : Thirst

Food is used to control the Hunger not Thirst.

Option (4) Book : Read 

Book is used to Read.

Here, Relation of Food : Thrist is NOT proper.

Hence, Option (3) is correct.

The pattern followed is:

Option 1: IGD

Option 2: PNK

Option 3: TRN

c

Option 4: MKH

Thus TRN is not following the common pattern of -2, -3.

Hence, Option (3) is correct.

For this question, We have to find the missing part of given image. The missing part is similar to other parts of image and can complete the image in a proper way.

Here, The missing part is similar to Option (2).

Hence, Option (2) is correct.

In this question, We use the table interpretation as given below-

There are 2 married couples in the family.

P is the brother of R.

Here, there is no marking on R as R's gender is not given.

N is younger than Q and the mother of P.

As Grandfather is the eldest member of the Family. O is younger than Grandfather and a Female.

Here, Two married couples are (N and Q), (O and Grandfather).

Hence, Option (2) is correct.

In the film industry,

Some Actors who are producer as well as directors too so most appropriate Venn diagram of Actors, Producers and Directors is shown below-

Hence, Option (4) is correct.

The logic followed is:

Chemistry ∶ chemical reaction

In Chemistry, The chemical reaction happens when two or more different chemical reacts with each other and create Chemical Product.

Similarly,

In Biology, The Biological reaction is nothing but a Reproductive process happens when Two biological objects reacts with each other and create a biological product as Life.

So, Biology : Life 

Hence, Option (2) is correct.

Statement: Many online education platforms have been established over the years.

In online education, students don't have to go out to another city or town. They just have to sit at home and take education comfortably.

Online education is growing nowadays due to these unwanted situations like corona virus.

Conclusion:

Conclusion I: This conclusion speculates about children's preferences for studying at home. There is no direct information in the statement regarding children's preferences or their comfort level studying at home. The statement only mentions the establishment of many online education platforms. Therefore, Conclusion I does not logically and definitely follow from the given statement.

Conclusion II: This conclusion states that online education is developing these days. This can be considered a logical inference from the statement because the establishment of many online education platforms suggests that online education is indeed growing and developing. Therefore, Conclusion II logically and definitely follows from the given statement.

Hence, Option (1) is correct.

Additional Information

• If there are two or more sentences that are used to frame a statement, then, the sentences must be interrelated, and mutual contradiction should be there.
• Do not look for truthful notions. The information provided in the statement is the only requirement for a student to answer the question. No assumptions must be made.
• Read the statement carefully and look for keywords that are common between the statement and the conclusions.
• If there is more than one conclusion that is applicable to the statement, students must ensure that the conclusions they opt for have some relation with each other.

Statement: Farmers are unable to sell their produce due to low demand.

As statement says Farmers are unable to sell their products due to low demand.

Course of action:

I: The government should buy products from farmers at a price below the cost price and export them at a higher price.

If the government buys their product below the cost price this will not help them to recover their loss, hence this is not the right statement to help the farmers.

Hence, the course of action I do not follows.

II: Government should not interfere in this situation as it will cause trouble to the farmers.

Government should interfere in this situation otherwise how farmers sell their product on a large scale. Hence, this is also not the right statement to help farmers.

Hence, the course of action II do not follows.

Hence, Option (1) is correct.

Additional Information

Some rules to solve Statements and Course of action questions must be kept in mind while solving it.

Rule 1. Have an unbiased and neutral mind frame. Individual perception must not be used to judge the course of action to be taken.

Rule 2. The first step should be to identify the root cause of the problem. Once the problem is solved, a logical mindset should be employed to figure out the course of action.

Rule 3. There must be no extremity involved in the course of action.

Rule 4. A course of action must be able to solve, reduce, or minimize the problem given in the situation.

Rule 5. The course of action can be said to solve/reduce the problem when it is an established fact, when it is logically possible and when it is known from experience.

The correct order of given word according to the dictionary is-

5**. A**pplause

3. Pleasant
4. Please
5. Pleasing
6. Pleasure

Here, order is 5, 3, 1, 4, 2.

Hence, Option (3) is correct.

Additional Information

1. First of all, check the common letter in all.
2. Arrange them according to the alphabet they come first. 
3. When common letters are arranged, then go for the rest.

The Correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at the AB:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Additional Information

In a mirror image, Left changes to the right and the right changes to the left vice-versa.

When placement of mirror not given, By default we will assume it in Vertical direction.

The Letter adjacent to the mirror after the mirror image will adjacent to it just with the left change to right and right change to left vice-versa.

The starting letter of the word will be at last after the mirror image drawn with left changes to right and right changes to left.

The logic followed is:

According to the given information,

Cow gives us milk but now milk is called Malai.

Hence, Option (3) is correct.

The logic followed is:

For this question, The relation is given below-

Lux is a global brand of Hindustan Unilever Limited which makes soap.

Similarly,

Sunsilk is a brand of Hindustan Unilever Limited that makes Shampoo.

Hence, Option (2) is correct.

The pattern followed is:

Hence, Option (4) is correct.

For this question,

The present the sum of ages of Sheela, Gauri and Rekha is 99.

Sheela + Gauri + Rekha = 99    ...(1)

Now, 6 years ago

The sum of total age of all three = (Sheela - 6) + (Gauri - 6) + (Rekha - 6) 

 The sum of total age of all three = Sheela + Gauri + Rekha - 6 - 6 - 6

Take value from equation (1)

The sum of total age of all three = 99 - 18 = 81

Average age 6 years ago = sum of total age of all three 6 years ago ÷ 3

Average age 6 years ago = 81 ÷ 3 = 27

Hence, Option (3) is correct.

For this question, The logic is series in mentioned below-

Hence, Option (1) is correct.

For this question, We have to find out frenchman who are dancer but not actors in this given Venn Diagram.

Here, in below image, we have highlighted the particular frenchman who are dancer but not actors-

Hence, Option (1) is correct.

The pattern followed is:

TARGET is coded as ATGRTE

Similarly, 

Thus INSECT will be coded as NIESTC

Hence, Option (3) is correct.

The correct answer is 'Robert Clive'

Key Points

• Robert Clive:
• Robert Clive, also known as Clive of India, played a significant role in establishing British control over India in the 18th century.
• He is best known for his victory at the Battle of Plassey in 1757, which laid the foundation for British rule in India.
• Clive's military and administrative skills earned him the admiration of his contemporaries and the title "conqueror of India."

Additional Information

• Lord Wellesley:
• Lord Wellesley was the Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805.
• He is known for his policy of expansion through subsidiary alliances but is not referred to as the "conqueror of India."
• William Bentinck:
• William Bentinck served as the Governor-General of India from 1828 to 1835.
• He is known for social reforms like the abolition of Sati but not for military conquests.
• Warren Hastings:
• Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of India from 1773 to 1785.
• He is known for administrative reforms and his impeachment trial in England but not for being the "conqueror of India."

The correct answer is 'Bengal Gazette'

Key Points

• Bengal Gazette:
• Established in 1780 by James Augustus Hickey, the Bengal Gazette is recognized as the first English language newspaper in India.
• Also known as "Hickey's Bengal Gazette" or the "Calcutta General Advertiser," it was published in Calcutta (now Kolkata).
• The newspaper played a significant role in laying the foundation of journalism in India, providing a platform for public discourse and criticism of the British colonial administration.
• Hickey's Bengal Gazette was known for its outspoken views and often targeted the British East India Company, which led to its eventual suppression by the authorities.

Additional Information

• Indian Gazette:
• Started later than the Bengal Gazette, the Indian Gazette was another significant publication of the time but not the first English newspaper in India.
• Madras Courier:
• Founded in 1785, the Madras Courier holds the distinction of being the first newspaper in Madras (now Chennai), but it was not the first in India.
• Bombay Gazette:
• Launched in 1789, the Bombay Gazette was one of the earliest newspapers in Bombay (now Mumbai), but again, it was not the first English newspaper in India.

The correct answer is 'Pink'

Key Points

• Pink:
• Pink, an American singer and songwriter, won the Icon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.
• The Icon Award recognizes outstanding artists who have made a significant impact on the music industry and have had a lasting influence on their peers and fans.
• Pink is known for her powerful voice, energetic performances, and a string of hits that have topped the charts over the years.
• Her contributions to music, including hits like "Just Give Me a Reason" and "What About Us," have solidified her status as an iconic figure in the industry.

Additional Information

• Selena Gomez:
• Selena Gomez is a popular singer and actress, but she did not win the Icon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.
• She is known for her work in both music and television, including hits like "Come & Get It" and her role in the TV series "Wizards of Waverly Place."
• Lady Gaga:
• Lady Gaga is a renowned artist known for her unique style and hit songs like "Bad Romance" and "Shallow."
• While she has received numerous awards and accolades, she did not win the Icon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.
• Taylor Swift:
• Taylor Swift is one of the most successful and influential artists of her generation, with numerous awards and chart-topping albums.
• Although she has won many Billboard Music Awards, she did not receive the Icon Award in 2021.

The Government of the United Kingdom became the first country on April 28, 2021, to announce that it will be regulating the use of self-driving cars at slow speeds on motorways.

Key Points

• United Kingdom's Initiative:
• On April 28, 2021, the United Kingdom became the first country to announce regulations for the use of self-driving cars on motorways at slow speeds.
• This decision marks a significant step in the integration of autonomous vehicles into daily transportation.
• The UK government aims to ensure safety and reliability while fostering innovation in the automotive industry.

Additional Information

• Russia:
• While Russia is making advancements in autonomous vehicle technology, it has not yet announced formal regulations for their use on motorways as of April 28, 2021.
• France:
• France is actively involved in the development of self-driving technology but had not announced specific regulations for their use on motorways by the given date.
• United States of America:
• The USA is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, with several states allowing testing and use of self-driving cars. However, there was no federal announcement regulating their use on motorways at slow speeds by April 28, 2021.

The correct answer is 'Kharagpur'

Key Points

• Context:
• On 23rd April 2021, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur.
• The purpose of this MoU is to set up an Accelerator Centre for Research & Development at IIT Kharagpur.
• Significance:
• This initiative aims to foster innovation and research in the field of housing and urban affairs.
• The Accelerator Centre is expected to promote the development of new technologies and solutions to address urban challenges.

Additional Information

• Other Options:
• Roorkee: IIT Roorkee is a prestigious institution but was not the one selected for this particular MoU.
• Bombay: IIT Bombay is renowned for its research capabilities, but it was not chosen for this initiative.
• Delhi: IIT Delhi is another leading IIT but was not the one involved in this MoU.

The correct answer is 'XXI'

Key Points

• Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions:
• The Indian Constitution contains specific provisions to address the unique needs of certain regions and communities, especially those undergoing transitions or requiring special attention.
• Part XXI of the Indian Constitution deals with these Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions.
• This part includes Articles 369 to 392, which provide for various provisions such as the temporary powers of Parliament to make laws with respect to certain matters in the State List, special provisions for the state of Jammu and Kashmir, and other transitional arrangements.

Additional Information

• Part XX:
• Part XX of the Indian Constitution is titled 'Amendment of the Constitution'.
• This part contains Article 368 which outlines the procedure for amending the Constitution.
• Part XIV:
• Part XIV deals with 'Services under the Union and the States' and includes Articles 308 to 323.
• It covers the recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving the Union or a State.
• Part X:
• Part X is concerned with 'The Scheduled and Tribal Areas'.
• It includes Articles 244 to 244A, which provide for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.

The correct answer is '49 kg'

Key Points

• Mirabai Chanu's Achievement:
• Mirabai Chanu set a new World Record in the women's 49 kg Clean and Jerk category by lifting 119 kg at the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent 2021.
• This achievement highlights her exceptional strength and skill in weightlifting, making her a significant figure in the sport.

Additional Information

• Other Options:
• 55 kg: This category is not the one in which Mirabai Chanu set her record. While she competes in the 49 kg category, the 55 kg category is for heavier athletes.
• 62 kg: This category is also incorrect as it pertains to even heavier athletes, and Mirabai Chanu does not compete in this category.
• 75 kg: This is another incorrect option, as it is a much higher weight category, and Mirabai Chanu's record was specifically in the 49 kg category.

The correct answer is Rafael Nadal

Key Points

• Rafael Nadal:
• Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis player, won the 'Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2021'.
• This prestigious award is given annually to recognize the achievements of the world's best sportsmen and sportswomen.
• Nadal's exceptional performance, including his 13th French Open title and 20th Grand Slam title, were key factors in his winning this award.

Additional Information

• Robert Lewandowski:
• Robert Lewandowski, the Polish footballer, had an outstanding year in 2020, winning multiple titles with Bayern Munich, but he did not win the Laureus award.
• Lebron James:
• Lebron James, the American basketball player, had an impressive season with the Los Angeles Lakers, leading them to an NBA championship, but he was not the recipient of the award.
• Lewis Hamilton:
• Lewis Hamilton, the British Formula One driver, had a remarkable season, equaling Michael Schumacher's record of seven World Championships, but he did not win the Laureus award in 2021.

Given:

Constant multiplied by 8/5 instead of 5/8

Formula used:

Error percentage = [(measured value - actual value)/actual value] × 100

Calculation:

Let the constant be k

According to the question:

Wrong multiplied value = 8/5k

Correct multiplied value = 5/8k

Error percentage = $\dfrac{|8/5k - 5/8k|}{5/8k} \times 100$

⇒ $\dfrac{\dfrac{64 - 25}{40k}}{\dfrac{5}{8k}} \times 100$

⇒ $\dfrac{39}{25} \times 100$

∴ Error percentage = 156%

Given:

Number 9700X2 is divisible by 9

Concept:

Divisibility rule of 9: If sum of the digits of any number is divisible by 9, then the number is also divisible by 9

Calculation:

Sum of digits of 9700X2 = 9 + 7 + 0 + 0 + X + 2 = 18 + X

⇒ If the number is divisible by 9 then 18 + X has to be divisible by 9

∴ Possible values of X = 0, 9

Given:

Total number of students = 40

Average marks of all students = 85

Average marks of top 15 students = 98

Average marks of last 15 students = 70

Formula used:

Average of n numbers = Sum of all numbers/n

Calculation:

Total marks of all students = 40 × 85 = 3400

Total marks of top 15 students = 15 × 98 = 1470

Total marks of last 15 students = 15 × 70 = 1050

Total marks of remaining students = 3400 - (1470 + 1050) = 880

∴ Average of the last 10 students = 880/10 = 88.

Given:

The first three proportional numbers of total 4 = 16, 24, 36

Formula used:

If four numbers a, b, c, d are in proportion, then a/c = b/d

Calculation:

Let the 4th proportional be x

According to the question:

$\dfrac{16}{36} = \dfrac{24}{x}$

⇒ 16x = 36 × 24

∴ The fourth proportional(x) = 54

Given:

20% increase in the diagonal of the cube

Formula used:

Diagonal of a cube = √2 × side

The total surface area(TSA) of a cube = 6 × (side)²

Calculation:

Let the diagonal be 'd' and the side be 'a'

Initially TSA = 6a² = 3d²

⇒ d = √2a

Now with an increase in diagonal by 20%,

TSA = 3(1.2d)² = 3 × 1.44d²

According to the question,

Increase in the total surface area of ​​the cube

⇒ (3 × 1.44d² - 3d²/3d²) × 100

⇒ 0.44 × 100 = 44%

∴ The increase in the total surface area of ​​the cube is 44%.

Given:

Profit percentage during the year = 26%

Concept:

Revenue = Expenditure + Profit

Profit % = $\dfrac{Profit}{Revenue} × 100$

Calculation:

Total expenditure = 70 + 450 + 320 + 160 + 900 + 320 = 2220

Let the total revenue = R and profit = P

⇒ R = 2220 + P

Profit % = $\dfrac{Profit}{Revenue} × 100$

⇒ 26 = $\dfrac{P}{2220 + P} × 100$

⇒ 26 × 2220 + 26P = 100P

⇒ 74P = 26 × 2220

⇒ P = 780

∴ Revenue for the year = 2220 + 780 = Rs 3000.

Given:

Crayons sold by the shop in 5 different years

Calculation:

Total number of crayons sold by the shop over 5 years(colour wise):

Red = 1660 + 1440 + 1640 + 1880 + 1980 = 8600

Blue = 1160 + 1340 + 1200 + 1020 + 960 = 5680

Yellow = 1900 + 1800 + 2000 + 1800 + 1100 = 8600

Green = 880 + 1180 + 2000 + 1020 + 1080 = 6160

∴ The same number of colour crayons sold by the shop in 5 years = Red & Yellow = 8600

Given:

10 people working for 12 hours can collect 100 kgs of rice

Formula used:

$\dfrac{m1 \times h1}{w1} = \dfrac{m2 \times h2}{w2}$

Where,

m1 = Men1 

m2 = Men2 

h1 = Hour1, h2 = Hour2

w1 = Work1 , w2 = Work2

Calculation:

According to the question:

$\dfrac{10 \times 12}{100} = \dfrac{12 \times 10}{w2}$

⇒ w2 = 100

∴ 12 men can collect 100 kgs of rice in 10 hours.

Given:

X is 5 times more efficient than Y

X takes 48 days less than Y to complete the work

Concept:

The ratio of efficiency is the reverse of the ratio of time taken.

Calculation:

According to the question,

Difference in time taken = 4 units =48 days

⇒ 1 unit = 12 days

⇒ Time taken by X = 12 days

⇒ Time taken by Y = 60 days

Let the total work be 60 units(take LCM of the number of days)

Efficiency per day of X and Y = 5 units and 1 unit

Work done by them in 2 days = 5 + 1 = 6 units

∴ To complete the 60 units work, working alternatively = (60/6) × 2 = 20 days.

Given:

Gold reserves ($ in millions) over different years of a country

Formula used:

Average of n numbers = sum of the numbers/n

Calculation:

Total sum of gold reserves over the years

⇒ 71000 + 60400 + 67600 + 66000 + 68000 + 79000 + 69000 + 79000

= 560000

Numbers of years = 8

Average = 560000/8 = 70000

So, numbers of years having above average reserves = 3

Numbers of years having below average reserves = 5

∴ Required ratio = 3 : 5

Given:

Selling price(SP) of 50 boxes = Rs. 10,000

Loss = Cost price(CP) of 25 boxes

Formula used:

SP = CP - Loss,

Where, SP = Selling Price

CP = Cost Price

Calculation:

Let the cost price of one box be c

According to the question:

10,000 = 50c - 25c

⇒ 25c = 10,000

∴ Cost price of 1 box = c = Rs. 400.

Concept:

1 meter ~ 40 inches

Calculation:

40 inches : 2 meters

⇒ 40 : 80

∴ Approximate ratio of 40 inches and 2 meters = 1 : 2

Given:

Distance between the poles = 2.4 km

Length of the train = 600 m 

Time taken by the train to cross the poles = 60 seconds

Concept:

1 m/s = 18/5 kmph

Calculation:

Total distance covered by the train = 2.4 km(2400 m) + 600 m = 3000 m

Total time taken = 60 seconds

Speed = $\dfrac{Distance}{Time}$

⇒ Speed = $\dfrac{3000}{60}$ = 50 m/s

Since, 1 m/s = 18/5 kmph

∴ Speed = 50 × 18/5 = 180 kmph

Given:

Loan amount = Rs 3000

Simple Interest = 10% per annum

Formula used:

Simple Interest(SI) = $\dfrac{P \times R \times T}{100}$

Where, P = Principal, R = Rate of interest, T = Time in year

Calculation:

According to the question:

SI at the end of 1st year = 10% of 3000 = 300

X paid Rs 1000 at the end of 1st year, then remaining amount to be paid after 1st year = 3300 - 1000 = 2300

SI at the end of 2nd year = 10% of 2300 = 230

X paid Rs 1000 at the end of 2nd year,

∴ Remaining amount to be paid after 2nd year = 2530 - 1000 = Rs 1530

Given:

Before falling, climbs 15 feet in 6 minutes

Falls for 3 feet in 2 minutes

After falling, 8 feet every minute

Calculation:

It climbs for 15 feet in 6 minutes, then falls for 3 feet in the next 2 minutes

⇒ 15 - 3 = 12 feet in 8 minutes

To climb 44 feet, it will climb 12 feet in the first 8 minutes then the remaining 32 feet with a speed of 8 feet per minute which means

It will take total 8 + (32/8) = 12 minutes

∴ It will take total of 12 minutes.

Given:

Sum of cubes of first 6 whole numbers

Concept:

Whole numbers start with 0

To convert a decimal number into a binary form, we divide it by 2 and take the value of remainders in reverse order.

Calculation:

Sum of cubes of 1st 6 whole numbers = 0³ + 1³ + 2³ + 3³ + 4³ + 5³ = 225

∴ The binary representation of the sum of the cubes of the first 6 whole numbers = 11100001

Given:

Selling price(SP) of the toy = Rs 160

Profit(P) = Cost Price(CP) of the toy

Formula used:

SP = CP + P

Calculation:

According to the question:

160 = 2CP = 2P

⇒ CP = P = Rs 80

New profit = 150% of 80 = 120 = (150/100) × 80 = 120

Selling Price = CP + 120 = 80 + 120 = Rs. 200

∴ The required selling price is Rs. 200.

Given:

Radius of cone = Radius of cylinder = Height of cylinder(h) = 14 cm

Height of the cone(H) = 3 × height of the cylinder = 3h = 42 cm

Formula used:

Volume of a cone = $\dfrac{1}{3}$πr²h

Where, r = Radius of cone, h = Height of the cone

Volume of a cylinder = πr²h

Where, r = Radius of cylinder, h = Height of cylinder

Calculation:

Volume of the cone = $\dfrac{1}{3}$ × $\dfrac{22}{7}$ × 14² × 42 = 8624 cm³

Volume of the cylinder =  $\dfrac{22}{7}$ × 142 × 14 = 8624 cm³ 

∴ Volume of the solid = 8624 + 8624 = 17248 cm³

Given:

Rainfall = 10 cm

Area of the land = 20 hectares

Concept:

1 hectare = 100,000,000 cm² = 10,000 m²

Volume = area under the rainfall × height of rainfall

Calculation:

According to the question:

The volume of rainwater = 20 hectares × 10 cm

By converting all units in the form or meter;

⇒ (20 × 10,000 m²) × (10/100 m)

⇒ 20,000 m³

∴ The volume of rainwater = 20,000 cu m

Given:

Simple interest(SI) at 10% per annum for 4 years = Rs. 1200

Formula used:

SI = $\dfrac{P × R × T}{100}$

In Compound Interest(CI), Amount = P $\left(1+\dfrac{R}{100}\right)^T$ 

P = Principal, R = Rate of interest, T = Time period

CI = Amount - P

Calculation:

According to the question:

1200 = $\dfrac{P × 10 × 4}{100}$

⇒ P = Rs 3000

In the case of CI, P becomes 2P, R becomes 2R, T becomes T/2

So, Amount = 6000 $\left(1+\dfrac{20}{100}\right)^2$

⇒ Amount = 6000 × (36/25)

⇒ Amount = Rs. 8640

The compound interest = 8640 - 6000 = Rs. 2640

∴ The compound interest is Rs. 2640.

The correct answer is 'belligerent'.

Key Points

• Let's explore the meaning of the given options:

• Thus, from the above-given explanation, we can say that 'belligerent' will be used in the blank.
• Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is  'Having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more, because chances are you might losing everything.'

Key Points 

• A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush : It is an idiomatic phrase which means Having something for certain is better than the possibility of getting something better.
• Example: I think I'll keep my modest winnings rather than wagering them all on the next horse race. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
• Thus, from above we can say that the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is 'Accumulation'.

Key Points

• Let's explore the meaning of the marked word and the given word.
• Aggregate: something formed by adding together several amounts or things.
• Example: They purchased an aggregate of 3,000 shares in the company.
• Accumulation: to collect a large number of things over a long period of time
• Example: As people accumulate more wealth, they tend to spend a greater proportion of their incomes.
• From above, we can refer that the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information 

• Conservation: the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.
• Example: The main objectives are the conservation of materials and energy in support of the sustainable development program.
• Congregation: a group of people who have come together in a religious building for worship and prayer.
• Example: The priest asked the congregation to kneel.
• Assimilation: the process of becoming a part, or making someone become a part, of a group, country, society, etc.
• Example: The assimilation of ethnic Germans in the US was accelerated by the two world wars.

The correct answer is 'Traditionalist'.

Key Points

• Let's explore the meaning of the marked word and the given word.
• Conformist: someone who behaves or thinks like the other people in a group and doesn't do anything unusual.
• Example: She was the conformist daughter while her sister was a rebel.
• Traditionalist: someone who respects tradition and does not like change.
• Example: His was a traditionalist approach to cricket.
• From above, we can refer that the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information 

• Eccentric: strange or unusual, sometimes in a humorous way.
• Example: My mother is something of an eccentric.
• Coveted: strongly desired by many.
• Example: The Caldecott Medal is a coveted children’s book award.
• Rebel: a person who is opposed to the political system in their country and tries to change it using force.
• Example: The rebels took over the capital and set up a new government.

The correct answer is 'The hottest days of the summer season'

Key Points

• Dog days of summer: It is an idiomatic phrase which means the period in the summer often thought to be hottest, usually considered to be July 3 to August 11.
• Example: As a kid, I loved lounging in the swimming pool during the dog days of summer.
• Thus, from above we can say that the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is 'behaviour in the fit of rage', i.e. the error lies in this part of the sentence.

Key Points

• The error lies in the incorrect usage of idiom.
• In a fit of rage: It is an idiomatic phrase which means an outburst that is often seen as unreasonable given the circumstances. 
• Example: I hope younger players will take note of what happens when you tweet in a fit of rage.
• Thus, the article 'the' needs to be replaced with 'a'.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: 'McTeague finally snapped and yelled at Sabrina for her mischievous behaviour in a fit of rage.'

The correct answer is 'RQPS'.

Key Points

• While arranging the parts of the passage,  we should find some grammatical or contextual connections between them-
• R follows sentence 1 as it mentions that Nelson was brought up by the member of the clan that was mentioned in sentence 1.
• Q follows sentence R as it mentions that Nelson renounced his claim to the chieftainship when he grew up and passed the exam to become a lawyer.
• P follows sentence Q as it mentions he joined African National College(ANC) in 1944 and became its youth leader.
• S is the last sentence.

 Thus, the correct order is RQPS:

• Nelson Mandela was the son of Chief Mandela of the Madiba clan of the Xhosa-speaking Tembu people.
• R. After his father's death, young Nelson was raised by Jong Intaba, the regent of the Tembu.
• Q. Nelson renounced his claim to the chieftainship to became a lawyer attending the South African Native College and studying law at the University of the Witwatersrand; he later passed the qualification exam to become a lawyer.
• P. In 1944 he joined the African National Congress (ANC), a Black-liberation group, and became a leader of its Youth League.
• S. That same year he met and married Evelyn Ntoko Mase.
• Mandela subsequently held other ANC leadership positions, through which he helped revitalize the organization and oppose the apartheid policies of the ruling National Party.

The correct answer is 'taken unawares, without the chance to dispose of'.

Key Points

• The error lies in the incorrect usage of the phrasal verb.
• Dispose of: It is a phrasal verb which means to get rid of someone or something or deal with something so that the matter is finished.
• Example: It took only five minutes for the world champion to dispose of (= defeat) his opponent.
• Thus, the correct answer is option 3.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: 'The suspect was taken unawares, without the chance to dispose of the evidence.'

Additional Information

• Phrasal verb: a phrase that consists of a verb with a preposition or adverb or both, the meaning of which is different from the meaning of its separate parts.

The correct answer is 'Rapprochement'.

Key Points

• Rapprochement:  the establishment of a good relationship between two countries or groups of people, after a period of unfriendly relations.
• Example: Both countries have agreed to seek a rapprochement.
• Thus, from above, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information 

• Cryptic: having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
• Onerous: (of a task, duty, or responsibility) involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome.
• Discrepancy:  a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

The correct answer is 'Ostentatious'.

Key Points  

• Ostentatious: characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
• Example: They criticized the ostentatious lifestyle of their leaders.
• Thus, from above, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information 

• Truculent: unpleasant and likely to argue a lot.
• Sleaze: behave in an immoral, corrupt, or sordid way.
• Acquisitive: excessively interested in acquiring money or material things.

The correct answer is 'had an even more pleasurable and exhilarating effect on Rostov than the'.

Key Points

• The error lies in the incorrect usage of adjective in place of conjunction.
• 'Then' needs to be replaced with 'than'.
• Then: It is an adjective which means at that time (in the past or in the future).
• Example: She was then sixteen years old.
• Than: it is a conjunction and it is used to join two parts of a comparison.
• Example: My son is a lot taller than my daughter.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: 'The sounds, which he had not heard for so long, had an even more pleasurable and exhilarating effect on Rostov than the previous sounds of firing.'

The correct answer is 'The sudden rush into the space was to', i.e. the error lies in this part of the sentence.

Key Points

• The error lies in the incorrect usage of the article before the noun 'space'.
• Article 'the' needs to be removed before the noun 'space'.
• Space here in the sentence is talking about space exploration or outer space and space beyond our atmosphere is more of an abstract concept, and certainly not specific. It is thus uncountable and does not take an article.
• Article 'the' is used before space to express a very specific space.
• Example; The space between the chair and the table is empty.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'The sudden rush into space was to confuse the astronauts to observe their reaction in a situation like that.'

The correct answer is 'Adherent'.

Key Points

• Adherent: someone who strongly supports an idea, plan, person, etc. (कोई व्यक्ति जो किसी विचार, योजना, व्यक्ति आदि का पुरजोर समर्थन करता है)
• Example: She has been an adherent of homeschooling for years.
• Thus, from above, we can refer that the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is 'imperturbable'.

Key Points

• Let's explore the meaning of the given options:

• Thus, from the above-given explanation, we can say that 'imperturbable' will be used in the blank.
• Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is 'Emaciated'.

Key Points

• Emaciated: very thin and weak, usually because of illness or extreme hunger. (बहुत पतला और कमजोर, आमतौर पर बीमारी या अत्यधिक भूख के कारण)
• Example: There were pictures of emaciated children on the cover of the magazine.
• Thus, from above, we can refer that the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is 'England'.

Key Points

• Let's refer to the following lines of the passage:
• Castles were originally built in England by Norman invaders in 1066.
• Thus, from above, we can infer that the castles originated from England.
• Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is 'Castles were a symbol of power and were built on strategic sites.'

Key Points

• Let's refer to the following lines of the passage:
• Built in prominent sites overlooking the surrounding areas, castles constantly loomed in the background of many peasants' lives and served as a daily reminder of the lord's strength.
• When it comes to structures that are both majestic and well-fortified, the classic European castle is the pinnacle of design.
• Castles were originally built in England by Norman invaders in 1066.
• Palaces are known for their beauty and splendour, but they offer little protection against attacks.
• From above, we can infer that the correct answer is option 1, because strategic means designed or planned to serve a particular purpose whereas prominent means something important. The castles are built to served multiple purposes according to the passage, therefore, the incorrect statement among the given statements is statement 1.

The correct answer is 'Prominent sites'.

Key Points

• Let's refer to the following lines of the passage:
• Built in prominent sites overlooking the surrounding areas, castles constantly loomed in the background of many peasants' lives and served as a daily reminder of the lord's strength.
• Thus, from above, we can infer that the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is 'Palaces are beautiful and marvellous architectures but lack the fortification of fortress.'

Key Points

• Let's refer to the following lines of the passage:
• Palaces are known for their beauty and splendour, but they offer little protection against attacks.
• Thus, from above, we can infer that the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is 'A castle retains all the aesthetics of a palace while also maintain great fortification.'

Key Points

• Let's refer to the following lines of the passage:
• Palaces are known for their beauty and splendour, but they offer little protection against attacks. It is easy to defend a fortress, but fortresses are not designed with the comfort of a king or queen in mind. When it comes to structures that are both majestic and well-fortified, the classic European castle is the pinnacle of design.
• The castles he built allowed the Norman lords to retreat to safety when threatened by English rebellion. Castles also served as bases of operation for offensive attacks.
• Thus, from above we can infer that the Palaces offered aesthetic designs but are vulnerable to attacks whereas the castles are not only majestic in designs but also offered protection from attacks.
• Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

उपर्युक्त विकल्पों में से विकल्प "विपिन" सही है तथा अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• अरण्य शब्द का समानार्थी शब्द विपिन है।
• अरण्य का अर्थ वन या जंगल से है।
• अरण्य के पर्याय
• गहन, अख्य, कान्तार, जंगल, विपिन, कानन, वन

Additional Information

• कांत
• विशेषण
• सुंदर
• प्रिय और रुचिकर।
• पुल्लिंग
• प्रेमी
• पति, स्वामी।
• मेदिनी के पर्याय
• पृथ्वी, इला, धरा, क्षिति, धरित्री, भू, धरणी, उर्वी, धरती, अवनि, मही, वसुंधरा, वसुधा।
• कुंतल के पर्याय
• अलक, चिकुर, केश, बाल, कच

उपर्युक्त विकल्पों में से विकल्प "बेईमानी बार-बार नहीं चलती" सही है तथा अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• "काठ की हांडी बार-बार नहीं चढ़ती" :-  
• बेईमानी बार-बार नहीं चलती।
• छल-कपट का व्यवहार हमेशा नहीं चलता।
• वाक्य प्रयोग :-
• तुमने एक बार झूठ बोलकर मुझसे सहायता ले ली तुम्हें क्या लगता है कि कोई फिर तुम्हारी सहायता करेगा क्या तुम नहीं जानते काठ की हांडी चढ़ न दूजो बार।

Additional Information

• कुछ महत्त्वपूर्ण मुहावरे एवं उनके वाक्यों में प्रयोग
• अँगारे बरसना :- अत्यधिक गर्मी पड़ना।
• जून मास की दोपहरी में अंगारे बरसते प्रतीत होते हैं।
• अंगारों पर पैर रखना :- कठिन कार्य करना।
• युद्ध के मैदान में हमारे सैनिकों ने अंगारों पर पैर रखकर विजय प्राप्त की।
• अँगारे सिर पर धरना :- विपत्ति मोल लेना।
• सोच-समझकर काम करना चाहिए। उससे झगड़ा लेकर व्यर्थ ही अंगारे सिर पर मत धरो।
• अँगूठा चूसना :- बड़े होकर भी बच्चों की तरह नासमझी की बात करना।
• कभी तो समझदारी की बात किया करो। कब तक अंगूठा चूसते रहोगे?
• अँगूठा दिखाना :- इनकार करना।
• जब कृष्णगोपाल मन्त्री बने थे तो उन्होंने किशोरी को आश्वासन दिया था कि जब उसका बेटा इण्टर कर लेगा तो वह उसकी नौकरी लगवा देंगे। बेटे के प्रथम श्रेणी में उत्तीर्ण होने पर किशोरी ने उन्हें याद दिलाई तो उन्होंने उसे अँगूठा दिखा दिया।

उपर्युक्त विकल्पों में से विकल्प "श्रेष्ठी" सही है तथा अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• सेठ शब्द का तत्सम रूप श्रेष्ठी है।
• सेठ
• पुल्लिंग
• महाजन।
• धनी आदमी।

Important Points

• तत्सम शब्द
• तत्सम शब्द संस्कृत भाषा के दो शब्दों, तत् + सम् से मिलकर बना है। तत् का अर्थ है - उसके, तथा सम् का अर्थ है - समान।
• जिन शब्दों को संस्कृत से बिना किसी परिवर्तन के ले लिया जाता है, उन्हें तत्सम शब्द कहते हैं। इनमें ध्वनि परिवर्तन नहीं होता है।

Additional Information

• तद्भव  :- तत्सम
• सात :- सप्त
• साँस :- श्वास
• सिंगार :- श्रृंगार

उपर्युक्त विकल्पों में से विकल्प "निष्क्रिय" सही है तथा अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• सक्रिय शब्द का विलोम शब्द निष्क्रिय है।
• सक्रिय
• विशेषण
• क्रिया में लगा हुआ
• क्रियात्मक रूप में होनेवाला।
• निष्क्रिय
• विशेषण
• काम-धाम न करनेवाला।
• निश्चेष्ट

Additional Information

• क्रियाशील
• क्रिया का समास
• विशेषण
• कर्मनिष्ठ।
• फुर्तीला
• विशेषण
• स्फ़ूर्तिवान।

याद है, हम दोनों नदी किनारे घंटो घूमा करते थे। यह वाक्य 'अपूर्ण भूतकाल' का उदाहरण है।

Key Points 

याद है, हम दोनों नदी किनारे घंटो घूमा करते थे।– वाक्य अपूर्ण भूतकाल का है।

अपूर्णभूत– क्रिया के इस रूप से बोध होता है कि काम भूतकाल में हो रहा था, जैसे-

• डाकू धीरे-धीरे आगे बढ़ते आ रहे थे।
• पुजारी रोज शाम को आरती किया करता था।
• याद है, हम दोनों नदी किनारे घण्टों घूमा करते थे।
• वह सोता था।
• चुनावी रंग निरन्तर बढ़ रहा था।
• रोम जलता था नीरो बंशी बजाता था।
• वे अँधेरे में ही आगे बढ़ रहे थे।
• अँग्रेज झाँसी को हड़पने का षड्यंत्र रच रहे थे।
• सीमा पर हमारे जवान दिन-रात पहरा देते थे।
• हम बचपन में इस पार्क में खेला करते थे।
• बहुत पहले पृथ्वी पर डायनासोर रही करते थे।

उपर्युक्त उदाहरणों में सोता था’, ‘बजाता था’, ‘बढ़ रहे थे’, ‘रच रहे थे’ खेला करते थे, रहा करते थे आदि क्रियाएँ अपूर्णभूत अर्थात् काम के चलते रहने का बोध कराती हैं। अतः ये सभी क्रियाएँ ‘अपूर्णभूत’ की हैं।

अतः धातु में क्रमशः-

• ता था, ते थे, ती थी, ती थीं
• रहा था, रहे थे, रही थी, रही थीं
• ता आ रहा था, ते आ रहे थे, ती आ रही थी।
• आ ता था, आ ते थे,……….

लगाकर अपूर्णभूत वाक्यों की रचना की जाती है।

अन्य विकल्प:​

Additional Information 

उपर्युक्त विकल्पों में से विकल्प "सुहावना" सही है तथा अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• सुहावना शब्द प्रत्यय का उदाहरण है।
• सुहावना शब्द में आवना प्रत्यय है।
• सुहावना
• विशेषण
• सुंदर और सुखद

Additional Information

• परिकल्पना :- परि + कल्पना
• दरमियान :- दर + मियान
• अनहोनी :- अन + होनी
• उपर्युक्त सभी उपसर्ग के उदाहरण है।

उपर्युक्त विकल्पों में से विकल्प "अहि - आहि" सही है तथा अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• अहि
• पुल्लिंग
• साँप।
• राहु।
• आहि
• हेय
• विशेषण
• घृणित और तुच्छ।

Additional Information

• सर्प के पर्याय 
• साँप, नाग, विषधर, भुजंग, अहि, उरग, काकोदर, फणीश, सारंग, व्याल
• तुच्छ के पर्याय
• खोखला, सारहीन, निःसार, अल्प, थोड़ा, नीच, घटिया, दो कौड़ी का, दुष्ट।

उपर्युक्त विकल्पों में से विकल्प "बुरे मनुष्य को प्रबंधक बनाना" सही है तथा अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• चोट्टी कुतिया जलेबी की रखवाली
• बुरे मनुष्य को प्रबंधक बनाना
• वाक्य प्रयोग
• खेद का विषय है कि बहुधा ऐसे लोग चुनाव जीतकर मंत्री बन जाते हैं जिनका जीवन स्वयं भ्रष्टाचार से ग्रस्त है। सवाल उठता है कि वे जनता के हितों की रक्षा करेंगे? यह तो उसी तरह है जेसे 'चोट्टी कुतिया जलेबियों का रखवाली'।

Additional Information

• अन्य उदाहरण
• अँगूठी का नगीना :- अत्यधिक सम्मानित व्यक्ति अथवा वस्तु।
• अकबर के नवरत्नों में बीरबल तो जैसे अंगूठी का नगीना थे।
• अंग-अंग फूले न समाना :-अत्यधिक प्रसन्न होना। 
• राम के अभिषेक की बात सुनकर कौशल्या का अंग-अंग फूले नहीं समाया।
• अंगद का पैर होना :- अति दुष्कर/असम्भव कार्य होना।
• यह पहाड़ी कोई अंगद का पैर तो है नहीं, जिसे हटाकर रेल की पटरी न बिछाई जा सके।
• अन्धी सरकार :- विवेकहीन शासन।
• कालाबाजारी खूब फल-फूल रही है, किन्तु अन्धी सरकार उन्हीं का पोषण करने में लगी है।
• अन्धे की लाठी लकड़ी होना :- एकमात्र सहारा होना।
• निराशा में प्रतीक्षा अन्धे की लाठी है।

दिए गए विकल्पों में से सही उत्तर विकल्प 3 'स्व + अनुभव’ है। अन्य विकल्प इसके गलत उत्तर हैं। 

Key Points

• स्व + अनुभव (अ + अ = आ) 'स्वानुभव' यह दीर्घ संधि का उदाहरण है।
• जब ह्रस्व या दीर्घ अ, इ, उ के बाद यदि ह्रस्व या दीर्घ आ, ई, ऊ आ जाएँ तो दोनों मिलकर दीर्घ आ, ई और ऊ हो जाते हैं, वह दीर्घ संधि होती है।
• अन्य विकल्प इसके अनुचित उत्तर हैं।
• ​स्वानुभव - स्वयं प्राप्त किया गया अनुभव।

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इसका सही उत्तर विकल्प 3 है। अन्य विकल्प सही उत्तर नहीं हैं।

• 'निर्विकार' में 'निर' उपसर्ग है।
• 'विकार' शब्द में 'निर' उपसर्ग जुड़कर 'निर्विकार' शब्द बना है।
• इसका अर्थ- विकार रहित होता है।
• अन्य विकल्प उचित उपसर्ग नहीं हैं।
• ग्रंथकार का अर्थ ग्रन्थ को निर्माण करने वाला व्यक्ति।
• हाहाकार का अर्थ घबराहट की चिल्लाहट।
• नम��र का अर्थ विनीत, झुका हुआ।

उपसर्ग ऐसे शब्दांश जो किसी शब्द के पूर्व जुड़ कर उसके अर्थ में परिवर्तन कर देते हैं या उसके अर्थ में विशेषता ला देते हैं।

दिए गए विकल्पों के अनुसार विकल्प 2 ‘प्रगतिद्योतक’ वाक्य का सही उत्तर है अन्य विकल्प असंगत है l 

Key Points

• इस क्रिया पक्ष में क्रिया की निरंतर प्रगति का बोध होता है,प्रगतिद्योतक पक्ष कहलाता हैं।

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जिस रूप से क्रिया प्रक्रिया अर्थात क्रिया व्यापार का पता चलता है,उसे क्रिया का पक्ष कहते हैं।

'ऊपर लिखा हुआ’ वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द है ‘उपरिलिखित’। 

जिसका उल्लेख ऊपर या पहले हो चुका हो। 

Key Points

अन्य विकल्प 

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मोहन पुस्तकें खरीदकर घर से होता हुआ आपके पास पहुंचेगा। यह साधारण वाक्य का प्रकार है। 

• 'मोहन पुस्तकें खरीदकर घर से होता हुआ आपके पास पहुंचेगा।' एक साधारण वाक्य है क्योंकि इसमें एक ही विधेय है।
• सरल वाक्य में एक ही विधेय होता है।
• विधिवाचक या विधानवाचक वाक्य - वह वाक्य जिससे किसी प्रकार की जानकारी प्राप्त होती है, वह विधिवाचक या विधानवाचक वाक्य कहलाता है।
• उदाहरण -भारत एक देश है।