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DSSSB TGT Hindi (Male) 28 Aug 2018 Shift 3 (Previous Year Paper)

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Mental Ability (20 questions)

Question 1

Seat is related to vacant in the same way as vessel is related to:

Identify from the given options.

  1. AOption (a)

    Worth

  2. BOption (b)

    Extra

  3. COption (c)

    Empty

  4. DOption (d)

    Blank

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Empty

Why this answer is correct

A seat with no one sitting on it is  called as Vacant.

Similarly;

A Vessel containing nothing is always said as Empty. 

Hence, "Empty" is the correct answer.

Question 2

Choose the venn diagram for the following set:

“Festivals. Dasara, Diwali”

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Why this answer is correct

The correct Venn diagram representation is:

Diwali and Dasara both are festivals.

Hence, option (2) is the correct answer.

Question 3

Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below.

The following criteria have been introduced for the appointment of a scientist in a research organization. Candidates:

  1. Must be a postgraduate in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry subject with a minimum of 65% marks

  2. Age should not be less than 26 years and not more than 35 years as on 01-01-2018

  3. Must have a post-doctoral degree with more than 50% marks

  4. Should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the above fields

  5. Should be prepared to be under probation for one year

If the candidate satisfies all the criteria other than (3), he may be designated as Project Scientist.

If the candidate satisfies all the above criteria other than (3) and (4) he may be referred for the post of Junior Scientist.

If the candidate fulfills all the above criteria with 7 years of experience in the relevant fields, he/she can be designated as a Senior Scientist. If the candidate fulfills all the above criteria with 12 years of experience in the relevant field, he/she can be designated as Principal Scientist.

Varun's age is 27 years as of 1/1/18, he obtained his bachelor's and master's degree in chemistry with 72% and 76% marks respectively. He also had 4 years of experience in the relevant field and was ready to be under probation for one year of the job. to what position he may be assigned

  1. AOption (a)

    Junior Scientist

  2. BOption (b)

    Scientist

  3. COption (c)

    Project Scientist

  4. DOption (d)

    Senior Scientist

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Project Scientist

Why this answer is correct

All conditions are as follows;

Condition NumberDetailFulfillment
(1)Must be a postgraduate in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry subject with a minimum of 65% marksYes
(2)Age should not be less than 26 years and not more than 35 years as on 01-01-2018Yes
(3)Must have a post-doctoral degree with more than 50% marksNo
(4)Should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the above fieldsYes
(5)Should be prepared to be under probation for one yearYes
If the candidate satisfies all the criteria other than (3), he may be designated as Project Scientist.-
If the candidate satisfies all the above criteria other than (3) and (4) he may be referred for the post of Junior Scientist.-
If the candidate fulfills all the above criteria with 7 years of experience in the relevant fields, he/she can be designated as a Senior Scientist. If the candidate fulfills all the above criteria with 12 years of experience in the relevant field, he/she can be designated as Principal Scientist.-

Varun's fulfill all the conditions except condition (3).

So, the case is designated as Project Scientist.

Hence, option (2) is the correct answer.

Question 4

The following pie chart shows information about the production of chocolates by the company "LMN". The revenue produced by the sales of all the products is $ 12,400.

What is the revenue produced by the sale of candies$?

  1. AOption (a)

    5580 5580

  2. BOption (b)

    2860 2860

  3. COption (c)

    2790 2790

  4. DOption (d)

    1240 1240

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5580 5580

Why this answer is correct

The revenue produced by the sales of all the products = $ 12,400.

the revenue produced by the sale of candies = 45% of Total Revenue produced

= (45 × 12400)/100

= 5580

Hence, "$ 5580" is the correct answer.

Question 5

If + means ÷, ÷ means -, - means ×, × means +, then:

80 + 4 ÷ 15 - 3 × 50 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    30

  2. BOption (b)

    24

  3. COption (c)

    36

  4. DOption (d)

    25

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

25

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed is:

Decoding the information, 

Symbol+÷-×
Meaning÷-×+

 

Given the equation: 80+ 4 ÷ 15 - 3 × 50 = ?

After replacing the signs from left to right and using the BODMAS rule,

80 ÷ 4 - 15 × 3 + 50 = ?

= 20 - 15 × 3 + 50

= 20 - 45 + 50

= 70 - 45

= 25

Hence, the correct answer is "25".

Question 6

What will be the missing term in the following series?

A7, E14, ____, O56, U112

  1. AOption (a)

    I24

  2. BOption (b)

    I30

  3. COption (c)

    I28

  4. DOption (d)

    I49

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

I28

Why this answer is correct

The positions of the letters according to the English alphabet series:

The pattern for this code is as follows;

The first elements are vowels in the alphabetical series.

A, E, I, O, U

Numbers are double the previous Number.

7 × 2 = 14

14 × 2 = 28

28 × 2 = 56

56 × 2 = 112

Hence, "I28" is the correct answer.

Question 7

Select the odd pair of words from the given options.

  1. AOption (a)

    Work : Joule

  2. BOption (b)

    Pressure : Newton

  3. COption (c)

    Electric power : Watt

  4. DOption (d)

    Temperature : Degrees Celsius

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Pressure : Newton

Why this answer is correct

QuantityUnit
WorkJoule
PressurePascal
Electric PowerWatt
TemperatureDegrees Celsius

Newton is the unit of Force, not Pressure.

Hence, "Pressure : Newton" is the correct answer.

Question 8

Choose the mirror image for the following figure:

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Why this answer is correct

The mirror image of this image is:

Hence, option (1) is the correct answer.

Question 9

What will be 17th term in the following Arithmetic progressive series ?

3, 7, 11, 15, __

  1. AOption (a)

    63

  2. BOption (b)

    71

  3. COption (c)

    67

  4. DOption (d)

    59

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

67

Why this answer is correct

3, 7, 11, 15, __

This is an AP.

Difference d = 4

a = 3

n = number of terms = 17

Formula Used:

nth term = a + (n - 1) × d

17th term = 3 + (17 - 1) × (4)

= 3 + 16 × 4

= 3 + 64

= 67

Hence, 17th term is 67.

Question 10

How the pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Why this answer is correct

The given figure when folded is as follows:

Hence, option (4) is the correct answer.

Question 11

You are passing by a river and you know how to swim. Suddenly, you hear the cry of a drowning baby, which one would you choose the best?

  1. AOption (a)

    Find the child's parents

  2. BOption (b)

    You'll find professional divers to rescue him

  3. COption (c)

    Will signal danger to call on someone else for help

  4. DOption (d)

    Will jump into the river to save him

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Will jump into the river to save him

Why this answer is correct

As a person I have a responsibility and decided I Will jump into the river to save him.

This shows your quality of Speed of decision making, strong Reasoning Ability, Effective Intelligence, cooperation in your personality.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Question 12

In the following question, four pairs are given. The number on left side of (-) is related to the number of the right side of (-) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives. 

  1. AOption (a)

    200 - 20100

  2. BOption (b)

    50 - 1275

  3. COption (c)

    150 - 22500

  4. DOption (d)

    100 - 5050

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

150 - 22500

Why this answer is correct

Check each option one by one:

1) 200 : 20100

2002 = 40000 ≠ 20100

2) 50 : 1275

502 = 2500 ≠ 1275

3) 150 : 22500

1502 = 22500 

4) 100 : 5050

1002 = 10000 ≠ 5050

Only in option (3) is the second number is the square of the First Number.

Hence, "150 : 22500" is the correct answer.

 

LOGIC: [(First Number)2 ÷ 2] + [First Number ÷ 2]

1) 200 : 20100

[2002 ÷ 2] + [200 ÷ 2]

= [40000 ÷ 2] + 100

= 20000 + 100

= 20100

2) 50 : 1275

[502 ÷ 2] + [50 ÷ 2]

= [2500 ÷ 2] + 25

= 1250 + 25

= 1275

3) 150 : 22500

[1502 ÷ 2] + [150 ÷ 2]

= [22500 ÷ 2] + 75

= 11250 + 75

= 11325 ≠ 22500

4) 100 : 5050

[1002 ÷ 2] + [100 ÷ 2]

= [10000 ÷ 2] + 50

= 5000 + 50

= 5050

Hence, "150 : 22500" is the correct answer.

Question 13

Choose the odd figure among the Series.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Why this answer is correct

1) In option (1):

In December number of days is 31.

2) In option (2):

In July the number of days is 31.

3) In option (3):

In April the number of days is 30.

4) In option (4):

In August number of days is 31.

Except for April, all months December, July, and August have 31 days.

Hence, option (3) is the correct answer.

Question 14

What will be the next figure in the series?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Why this answer is correct

In Each step number of dots in the previous corners and one more corner is increased.

In Step 1:

In Step 2:

In Step 3:

So, the next term is;

Hence, option (1) is the correct answer.

Question 15

A mountain is always present at ______ altitude.

Select the best option to complete the statement.

  1. AOption (a)

    Tree

  2. BOption (b)

    Hight

  3. COption (c)

    Animal

  4. DOption (d)

    Water

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Hight

Why this answer is correct

A mountain has always height.

  1. There not necessary that the mountain always has trees. Some mountains don't have trees.

2) A mountain always has height.

  1. Not necessary that animals are present in mountains.

  2. This is not necessary all-mountain have water.

Hence, "Hight" is the correct answer.

 

  • A mountain is a preeminent portion of the Earth's crust, commonly with steep sides that show
  • Any analogous landform lower than this height was measured as a hill.
  • They typically have vertical, sloping sides and sharp or rounded edges, and a high point, known as peak or summit.
  • Most geologists categorize a mountain as a landform that rises at a minimum of 1,000 feet so the mountain always has height.

Question 16

Choose the image which represents '?'.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Why this answer is correct

LOGIC: The figure is divided into two parts horizontally upper part is blank and lower part is shaded.

The circle is divided into two semicircles.

Similarly;

The Square is divided into two rectangles.

Hence, option (4) is the correct answer.

Question 17

Find out which of the following options is embedded in the given figure.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Why this answer is correct

The embedded part of this image is:

Hence, Option (2) is the correct answer.

Question 18

Eight years ago, P was half of Q in age. If the ratio of their present ages is 2 ∶ 3, What will be the total of their present ages?

  1. AOption (a)

    35

  2. BOption (b)

    16

  3. COption (c)

    24

  4. DOption (d)

    40

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

40

Why this answer is correct

Ration of Present age of P and Q = 2 : 3

Assume;

Age of P = 2P

Age of Q = 3P

Eight years ago;

Age  of P = (2P - 8) years

Age of Q = (3P - 8) years

Age of P = Q/2

⇒ (2P - 8) = (3P - 8)/2

⇒ 2 × (2P - 8) = (3P - 8)

⇒ 4P - 16 = 3P - 8

⇒ 4P - 3P = 16 - 8

⇒ P = 8

So, 

Age of P = 2P = 16 years

Age of Q = 3P = 24 years

Sum of age of P and Q = 16 + 24

= 40 years

Hence, "40" is the correct answer.

Question 19

Amardeep built a fence around his square plot. He used 22 fence poles on each side of the square. How many poles did he need altogether?

  1. AOption (a)

    84

  2. BOption (b)

    88

  3. COption (c)

    82

  4. DOption (d)

    80

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

84

Why this answer is correct

Amardeep used 22 fence poles on each side of the Square.

Means 2 at the corner of the side and 20 in the side.

Total Fence poles use by him = (20 × 4) + 4

= 80 + 4

= 84

Hence, "84" is the correct answer.

Question 20

Sandhya is sister of Praveena. How is Praveena’s father’s sister’s mother related to Sandhya?

  1. AOption (a)

    Aunt

  2. BOption (b)

    Grand mother

  3. COption (c)

    Cousin

  4. DOption (d)

    Sister

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Grand mother

Why this answer is correct

Preparing the family tree using the following symbols:

A possible tree diagram will be:

Praveena’s father’s sister’s mother is the grandmother of Sandhya.

Hence, "Grandmother" is the correct answer.

General Awareness (20 questions)

Question 21

The area drained by a single river system is called:

  1. AOption (a)

    Drainage pattern

  2. BOption (b)

    Catchment area

  3. COption (c)

    Drainage basin

  4. DOption (d)

    Water divide

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Drainage basin

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Drainage basin.

Key Points

  • The drainage basin is called the region drained by a single river system.
  • The drainage basin acts as a funnel by collecting all the water within the area covered by the basin and channeling it to a single point.
  • Amazon river is the world's largest drainage basin.
  • In India, the Ganges has largest drainage basin.

Additional Information

Water divideAn upland which divides two drainage basins is called a Water divide.
Catchment areaA catchment is an area of land where water collects when it rains, often bounded by hills.
Drainage patternThe area drainage pattern is the way in which streams and rivers allow water to flow from an area.

Question 22

What is done in India to redraw the boundaries of parliamentary or assembly constituencies to ensure that, in practice, each constituency is equal?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ratio of male-female

  2. BOption (b)

    Delimitation

  3. COption (c)

    Tax revenue

  4. DOption (d)

    Area in each constituency

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Delimitation

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Delimitation 

Key Points

  • To redraw the boundaries of parliamentary or assembly constituencies to ensure that, in practice, each constituency is equal to the number of people.
  • Under Article 82, the Parliament enacts a Delimitation Act after every Census.
  • The Union government sets up a Delimitation Commission made up of a retired Supreme Court judge, the Chief Election Commissioner and the respective State Election Commissioners.
  • The Commission is supposed to determine the number and boundaries of constituencies in a way that the population of all seats, so far as practicable, is the same.
  • Delimitation is the act of redrawing boundaries of Lok Sabha and state Assembly seats to represent changes in population.
  • In this process, the number of seats allocated to different states in Lok Sabha and the total number of seats in a Legislative Assembly may also change.
  • The main objective of delimitation is to provide equal representation to equal segments of a population.
  • It also aims at a fair division of geographical areas so that one political party doesn’t have an advantage over others in an election.

Question 23

Indian National Anthem was adopted in Its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly on:

  1. AOption (a)

    26th January 1951

  2. BOption (b)

    26th November 1949

  3. COption (c)

    15th August 1947

  4. DOption (d)

    24th January 1950

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

24th January 1950

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 24th January 1950.

Key Points

  • The national anthem of India is Jana Gana Mana.
  • It was adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly as the National Anthem of India on 24 January 1950.
  • It was originally composed in Bengali by poet Rabindranath Tagore as Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata.
  • It was first publicly sung on 27 December 1911 at the Calcutta (now Kolkata) Session of the Indian National Congress.
  • It was translated in Hindi by Captain Abid Ali and composed by Captain Ram Singh.

Additional Information

DateImportant event
26th January 1950India commemorates the day of 26th January as Republic Day.
26th November 1949The Constituent Assembly of India adopted our Constitution.
15th August 1947India became independent from the British Empire

Question 24

Maach is the traditional _______ of Madhya Pradesh.

  1. AOption (a)

    Folk dance

  2. BOption (b)

    Puppet form

  3. COption (c)

    Classical dance

  4. DOption (d)

    Theatre form

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Theatre form

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Theatre form.

Key Points

  • Maach is a well-known folk theatre form of Madhya Pradesh and history tells us that it has been an intrinsic part of the local culture of the Malwa region.
  • its existence can be dated back to the early 18th century thus making it a 200–250-year-old art form.
  • Gopalji Guru of Bhagsipura, Ujjain, is proclaimed to be the person who introduced maach in Madhya Pradesh;
  • He eventually directed many maach plays himself.
  • Traditionally, it is performed around the Indian festival of Holi.
  • It is also believed that maach originated to entertain the local communities as there was no other mode of entertainment available at those times.

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Additional Information

Folk theatreState
- Khayal - SwangRajasthan
TamashaMaharashtra
YakshaganaKarnataka
TherukoothuTamil Nadu

Question 25

______ is a non-profit organization related to the Indian information technology industry. 

  1. AOption (a)

    FICCI

  2. BOption (b)

    CII

  3. COption (c)

    ASSOCHAM

  4. DOption (d)

    NASSCOM

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

NASSCOM

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is NASSCOM.

Key Points

  • NASSCOM is a non-profit organisation related to the Indian information technology industry.
  • NASSCOM stands for National Association of Software and Service Companies.
  • NASSCOM is a trade association of the Indian IT and Business Process Outsourcing industry.
  • Formation: 1 March 1988
  • Headquarters: Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
  • President: Debjani Ghosh
  • Rekha M Menon, the chairperson of Accenture India, has been appointed chairperson of the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), making her the first woman to lead the software lobby organization in its 30-year history.

Additional Information

OrganisationAbout
FICCI- FICCI - Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry. - Established in 1927, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India. - It is a non-government, not-for-profit organization. ; FICCI provides a platform for networking and consensus building within and across sectors. - President - Sanjiv Mehta(As of September 2022)
ASSOCHAM- Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry is the full form of ASSOCHAM. - It was founded in 1920 and is one of the apex trade associations of India. - The organisation represents the interests of trade and commerce in India and acts as an interface between industry, government and other relevant stakeholders on policy issues and initiatives.
CII- Confederation of Indian Industry is a non-profit, non-governmental organization created to achieve a favourable atmosphere for the growth of Industry and civil society in India. - It was founded in the year 1895. - Its headquarters is in New Delhi.

Question 26

Which of the below is not true with respect to SwiftKey?

  1. AOption (a)

    It doesn't learn your writing style to suggest your next word

  2. BOption (b)

    It has an auto correct feature.

  3. COption (c)

    It marks your misspelling.

  4. DOption (d)

    It enables fast typing.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

It doesn't learn your writing style to suggest your next word

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is It doesn't learn your writing style to suggest your next word.

Key Points

  • SwiftKey is a technology company that aims to enhance interaction between keyboards and people.
  • It upgrades smartphone keyboards to make typing faster, by utilizing artificial intelligence to learn from each user in order to autocorrect and predict their next word.
  • SwiftKey was founded by Ben Medlock and Jon Reynolds in 2008 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
  • Microsoft has acquired software keyboard and SDK application maker SwiftKey.
  • Some features of SwiftKey are -
  • Type with a swipe
  • Fast and accurate
  • Customize the Toolbar with your favourite typing tools at your fingertips.
  • Microsoft SwiftKey learns your writing style to suggest your next word.
  • Seamlessly type in up to five languages without switching settings. Choose from 400+ supported languages.

Question 27

East India Company introduced the Permanent Settlement system in’

  1. AOption (a)

    1802

  2. BOption (b)

    1765

  3. COption (c)

    1822

  4. DOption (d)

    1793

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

1793

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 1793.

Key Points

  • Permanent settlement:
  • Cornwallis introduced the system of Permanent Settlement in 1793. Under this system, ‘zamindars’, who earlier only had the right to collect revenue, were established as the proprietors or owners of the land.
  • The state’s demand for land revenue was permanently fixed But if the zamindars were unable to pay the full tax on time, their lands would be taken away and auctioned by the state.
  • Through this system, the state tried to create an enterprising class of landowners, who would try to improve crop production in their fields to earn profits.
  • Besides, it would be simpler for the state to deal with a limited number of zamindars than with every peasant, and a powerful section of society would become loyal to the British administration.
  • But this system led to greater impoverishment of the tenant-cultivator because of the burden of high revenue assessment.
  • It also caused great difficulty for zamindars, many of whom were unable to pay the revenue on time and lost their lands.
  • A large number of traditional zamindar houses collapsed.
  • The system also encouraged sub-infeudation i.e. many layers of intermediaries between the zamindar and cultivator, adding to the woes of the peasantry.

Question 28

Find out the incorrect answer option that does NOT describe exactly the means of income tax collection by the Government of India.

  1. AOption (a)

    Tax Reduced at Source

  2. BOption (b)

    Tax Deducted at Source

  3. COption (c)

    Tax Collected at Source

  4. DOption (d)

    Self-Assessment Tax

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Tax Reduced at Source

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Tax Reduced at Source.

Additional Information

  • There are various ways in which tax is collected by the government by way of advance tax, tax Collected at Source, tax deducted at source, self-assessment tax etc.
  • Tax Deducted at Source:
  • It is a type of income tax that is reduced from the money paid at the time of making specified payments.
  • TDS is the tax that is deducted on a payment made by a company to an individual, in case the amount exceeds a certain limit.
  • Payments such as rent, commission, professional fees, salary, interest etc are included.
  • Usually, the person receiving income is liable to pay income tax but the government with the help of TDS makes sure that income tax is deducted in advance.
  • The concept of TDS was introduced with an aim to collect tax from the very source of income.
  • It is also known as Withholding Tax.
  • ​Tax Collected at Source:
  • The tax collected at source (TCS) is an additional amount collected as tax by a seller of specified goods from the buyer at the time of sale over and above the sale amount and is remitted to the government account.
  • Section 206C of the Income Tax Act mentions the particulars of goods, on sale of which tax needs to be collected from the purchasers.
  • TCS is applicable on sales of specific goods which don’t include production or manufacturing material.
  • Self-Assessment Tax:
  • ​Self-assessment tax is another way of collecting income tax by the government.
  • Self-assessment Tax is the balance tax that an assessee has to pay on the income that has been assessed.
  • The tax is arrived at by reducing the advance tax, TDS deducted from the total tax liability of the assessee.

Question 29

As per notification issued by the Election Commission of India in April 2018, how many recognised national political parties are there in India?

  1. AOption (a)

    10

  2. BOption (b)

    13

  3. COption (c)

    7

  4. DOption (d)

    18

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

7

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 7.

Key Points

  • A political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government.
  • They agree on some policies and programmes for the society, with a view to promoting the collective good.
  • As per the notification issued by the Election Commission of India in April 2018, 7 recognised national political parties are there in India.
  • They are -
  1. All India Trinamool Congress
  2. Bahujan Samaj Party
  3. Bharatiya Janata Party
  4. Communist Party of India
  5. Communist Party of India (Marxist)
  6. Indian National Congress
  7. Nationalist Congress Party

Additional Information

  • A registered party is recognized as a National Party only if it fulfills any one of the following three conditions:
  • The party wins 2% of the seats in the Lok Sabha (as of 2014, 11 seats) from at least 3 different States; or
  • At a General Election to Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly, the party polls 6% of votes in four States and in addition, it wins 4 Lok Sabha seats from any state or states; or
  • A party gets recognition as State Party in four or more States.
  • Parties recognized as such are given unique symbols which only the official candidates of that party can use.
  • The parties that get these privileges and some other special facilities are recognized by the Election Commission of India for this purpose.
  • That is why these parties are called recognized parties.
  • As recognized by the Election Commission of India as in March 2014.
  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recognized the National People's Party (NPP) from the northeastern state of Meghalaya as a national political party, taking the total number of national political parties in India to eight.

Question 30

Select the option that is incorrect with regard to burning of fossil fuels.

  1. AOption (a)

    It is a source of renewable energy

  2. BOption (b)

    It causes greenhouse effect of gases

  3. COption (c)

    It causes acid rain

  4. DOption (d)

    It releases oxides of carbon

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

It is a source of renewable energy

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is It is a source of renewable energy.

Key Points

  • There are four major types of nonrenewable resources: oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy. Oil, natural gas, and coal are collectively called fossil fuels.
  • Fossil fuel is the buried combustible geologic deposits of organic materials, formed from decayed plants and animals that have been converted to crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils by exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years.
  • The burning of fossil fuels causes Global warming and the melting of polar ice caps.
  • The carbon (CO2 or carbon dioxide) and other heat-trapping emissions are released into the air, they act like a blanket, holding heat in our atmosphere and warming the planet.
  • The primary cause of global warming is human activity that releases carbon into the atmosphere, most significantly the burning of fossil fuels to drive cars, generate electricity, and operate our homes and businesses.
  • Overloading our atmosphere with carbon has far-reaching effects for people all around the world, including rising sea levels, increasing wildfires, more extreme weather, deadly heatwaves, and more severe droughts.
  • Power plants release the majority of sulfur dioxide and much of the nitrogen oxides when they burn fossil fuels, such as coal, to produce electricity. In addition, the exhaust from cars, trucks, and buses releases nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide into the air. These pollutants cause acid rain.

Question 31

Article 371 A of the Indian Constitution refers to special provisions relating to the State of:

  1. AOption (a)

    Nagaland

  2. BOption (b)

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. COption (c)

    Manipur

  4. DOption (d)

    Jammu & Kashmir

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Nagaland

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Nagaland.

Key Points

  • In the Constitution of India States that have been provided special provisions under Article 371(A-J)
  • Under Article 371 A Nagaland has been provided with some special status.
  • Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland
  • No act of Parliament would apply to the state of Nagaland in the matter relating to religious or social practices of Nagas.
  • The Legislative Assembly of Nagaland must pass a resolution for an act to be applicable to the state.

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Additional Information

ArticleProvisions for
Article 371BAssam
Article 371CManipur
Article 371D & EAndhra Pradesh
Article 371FSikkim
Article 371GMizoram
Article 371HArunachal Pradesh
Article 371IGoa
Article 371J6 backward districts of Hyderabad and Karnataka region

Question 32

In the game of tennis, hitting the ball back and forth over the net is called:

  1. AOption (a)

    Passing shot

  2. BOption (b)

    Rally

  3. COption (c)

    Serve

  4. DOption (d)

    Slice

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Rally

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Rally.

Key Points

  • Rally:
  • In the game of tennis, hitting the ball back and forth over the net is called Rally.
  • A rally starts as soon as the server performs the service.
  • The rally ends when the shuttle touches the ground or a player commits a fault.
  • The winner of a rally will be awarded ONE point.

Additional Information

Various sports and terms related to them are mentioned below:

SportTerm Related
HockeyAdvantage, Back-stick, Bully, Cary, Centre Forward, Centre, Corner, Dribble, Flick, Free-hit, Goal Line, Blue line, Halfway Line, Hat-trick, Off-side, Red Car, Roll-in, Scoop, Short Corner, Sixteen-yard hit.
CricketBoundary, Bowling, Caught, Chinaman, Cover Drive, Crease, Duck, Duckworth-Lewis, Fine Leg, Follow On, Full Toss, Googly, Gully, Hat-trick, Hit-Wicket, In-swinger, L.B.W., Leg-break, Leg-bye, Leg Glance, late Cut, maiden over, No Ball, Over, over Pitch, Popping Crease, Run Out, Short Pitch, Silly Point, Slip, Square Leg, Straight Drive, Stumped, Short leg, Spin, Swing, Third-man, Yorker.
GolfBogey, Bunker, Caddie, Fairway, Fourball, Greed Holes, Links, Par, Put, Rough, Stymied, Tee.
FootballBend, Dribble, Dummy, Feint, Free Kick, Header, Red Card, Throwins.
ArcheryTarget, Bull’s Eye.
SwimmingBreast Stroke, Crawl, Butterfly, Freestyle, Back Stroke.
FencingAllez, Assault, Black Card, Foil, Saber, Hilt, Jury, Lame.
BasketballDunk, Frontcourt, Held Ball, Lay-Up, Pivot, Rebound.
BilliardsBaulk Line, Break, Bolting, Cannon, Cue, Hazard, In-off, Jigger, Long, Jenny, Pot, Scratch, Screw Back, Spot Stroke, Strike.
BaseballDiamond, Hitter, Home, Pinch, Pitcher Plate, Pullout, Short Stop, Hitter, Batter, Strike, Infield, Outfield, Base, Battery, Bunting, Catcher.
ChessBishop, Capture, Castling, Checkmate, En Passant, Gambit, Grand Master, King, Knight, Pawn, Queen, Rook, Stalemate, Sicilian Defence.
Table TennisFoil, End line, Late control, Flat hit, Block stroke, Service, Penholder grip, Backspin, Centreline, Half Court, Side spin, Swing stroke, Push Stroke, Rally, Let, Reverse, Top Spin, Drop shot, Lob, Chopped return.
Volley BallAntennae, Attack hit, Ace, Base-line, Blocking, Doubling, Foot Fault, Heave, Holding, Jump Set, Lob Pass, Love-All, Point, Quick Smash, Scouting, Service, Spike, Tactical Ball, Volley, Windmill Service.

Question 33

The historical edifice ‘Bara Imambara’ is located in:

  1. AOption (a)

    Aligarh

  2. BOption (b)

    Ajmer

  3. COption (c)

    Agra

  4. DOption (d)

    Lucknow

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Lucknow

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Lucknow.

Key Points

  • Bara Imambara was constructed in 1784 in Lucknow.
  • It was built by Asaf-Ud-Daula who was the then Nawab of Awadh.
  • The architecture of this building was Kifayat-Ullah.
  • It is also called Asafai Imambara.
  • The arched roof of the Imambara, which is built without a beam, is the largest of its kind in the world.
  • The building shows a mixture of Rajput and Mughal architecture.
  • The Bhullabhulaiya at Bada Imambara is a unique maze of intricate balconies and passages with 489 identical doors, which give the feeling of being lost.

Question 34

Stone tools found during mesolithic period are generally tiny and called as ____________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Biface

  2. BOption (b)

    Microblade

  3. COption (c)

    Microliths

  4. DOption (d)

    Macrolithics

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Microliths

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Microliths.

Key Points

Stone Age 

  • Stone Age is divided into three periods, namely-
  • 1) Palaeolithic or Old Stone Age, 2) Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age, and 3) Neolithic or New Stone Age.
  • The word lithic is derived from the Greek lithos, meaning stone. Palaeolithic means Old Stone Age, Mesolithic means Middle Stone Age, and Neolithic means New Stone Age.
  • Mesolithic Age-
  • Mesolithic Age was a much shorter period than the Palaeolithic, having lasted about ten thousand years in India.
  • The technological hallmark of this period is tiny stone tools or microliths.
  • In addition, the Mesolithic people also used non-microlithic tools made of flakes and blades.
  • Microliths are stone tools which are of length from 1cm to 5 cm, these are shaped like blades and are made of stones such as – chert, chalcedony, agate etc.
  • These tools are really small and sharp and have been found in different kinds of shapes such as triangles, crescents, trapezes, rhombus etc.

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Additional Information

  • Palaeolithic Age: Paleolithic Age was developed in the Pleistocene period. 
  • Robert Bruce Foote was the first person to discover a Paleolithic Stone in India in 1863.
  • The tools of this period were made of hard rock 'quartzite' and hence people this age was called "Quartzite Man".
  • 'Palaeo' means Old and 'Lithic' means Stone. There was basically Hunting and food gathering culture
  • Neolithic Age: Le Mesurier discover the tools and implementation of the Neolithic Age.
  • Neolithic-Chalcolithic Culture as a Self Sufficient food economy was defined by V. Gardon Childe.
  • Agriculture, Domestication of Animals, polished and grinned stone tools were practices of this age.

Question 35

________ soil is also known as the ‘Regur Soil’.

  1. AOption (a)

    Laterite

  2. BOption (b)

    Arid

  3. COption (c)

    Black

  4. DOption (d)

    Desert

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Black

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Black.

Key Points

  • Regur Soil or Black soil is typical of the Deccan trap region spread over the northwest Deccan plateau and is made up of lava flows.
  • Regur soil or black soil is ideal for growing cotton and is known as black cotton soil.
  • The soil is rich in soil nutrients, such as magnesium, calcium carbonate, potash, and lime.
  • The black soils are generally poor in phosphoric contents.
  • The black or regur soils are made up of clayey soil, well-known for their capacity to hold moisture.
  • They swell and become sticky when wet and shrink when dried. So, during the dry season, this soil develops wide cracks. Thus, there occurs a kind of ‘self ploughing
  • The colour of the soil ranges from deep black to grey.
  • Black soils are derivatives of trap lava and are spread mostly across interior Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh on the Deccan lava plateau and the Malwa plateau.

Additional Information

Type of SoilCharacteristics
Alluvial Soil- It is rich in lime potash, poor in phosphorus, and humus. - Found in states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.
Laterite Soil- It is rich in iron, poor in lime, phosphorus, calcium, and nitrogen. - It is formed by the leaching of laterite rocks. - It is found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Odisha.
Arid Soil- They are the soils of desert or semi-desert regions and colour varies from red to brown. - It is found in the states of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab.

Question 36

The National Academy of Agricultural Research Management is located in _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    New Delhi

  2. BOption (b)

    Lucknow

  3. COption (c)

    Hyderabad

  4. DOption (d)

    Patna

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Hyderabad

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Hyderabad.

Key Points

  • The National Academy of Agricultural Research Management was established in 1976.
  • Headquartered in Hyderabad.
  • Objective: To build the capacity of India’s National Agricultural Research System in Research Management by providing online, non-formal, free and interactive learning opportunities.

Additional Information

CityInstitution
New Delhi- Union Public Service Commission - Telecom Regulatory Authority of India - Food Safety and Standards Authority of India - Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Central Pollution Control Board
Lucknow- National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Heritage
Patna- National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC)

Question 37

Which of the following statement is NOT true with regard to Tungsten?

  1. AOption (a)

    It produces much more heat than light

  2. BOption (b)

    It is alight metallic element

  3. COption (c)

    It is used in the filaments of electric lamps

  4. DOption (d)

    It has the highest melting point among all the metals

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

It is alight metallic element

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is It is alight metallic element.

Key Points

  • Tungsten is Heavy, Hard, and High Melting Point Metal.
  • It is a strategically important metal.
  • Its Symbolic representation is W.
  • It is the second Hardest metal after Diamond.
  • Tungsten is a lustrous and silvery-white metal. The bulk metal resists attack by oxygen, acids and alkalis. Tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal.
  • Tungsten is used in filaments in incandescent light bulbs, it is also used in electric contacts and arc-welding electrodes.
  • Tungsten is used in alloys, such as steel, to which it imparts great strength. Cement carbide is the most important use for tungsten.
  • Its important ore is Wolpromite.
  • Its other ores are-
  • Hubnerite
  • Sholaite
  • Ferberite

Question 38

Bitcoin is a:

  1. AOption (a)

    Gold currency

  2. BOption (b)

    Cryptocurrency

  3. COption (c)

    Artificial currency

  4. DOption (d)

    Hard currency

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Cryptocurrency

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Cryptocurrency.

Key Points

  • Bitcoin is built on Blockchain technology.
  • Bitcoin is a digital or virtual currency that uses peer-to-peer technology to facilitate instant payments.
  • Bitcoin is the world’s largest and most popular cryptocurrency.
  • Bitcoin is basically a computer file that is stored in a 'digital wallet' app.
  • We can send Bitcoins to other's digital wallet, and they can send back to us.
  • Every single transaction is recorded in a public list called the Blockchain.

  • Beatport, a digital music retailer has announced that it will begin accepting Bitcoin as payment.
  • Beatport will begin accepting Bitcoin as payment in June 2021 and will be the first digital music retailer to do so.
  • The company also announced its first non-fungible token (NFT) that will be an audio and visual compilation.

Additional Information

Hard currencyHard currency is a currency that ​is widely accepted around the world
Artificial currency. A currency that does not circulate and is used for accounting purposes only
Gold currencyThe Gold Standard was a system under which nearly all countries fixed the value of their currencies in terms of a specified amount of gold

Question 39

International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that ______ would be the host city of the Olympic Winter Games 2022.

  1. AOption (a)

    Beijing

  2. BOption (b)

    London

  3. COption (c)

    Pyeongchang

  4. DOption (d)

    Tokyo

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Beijing

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is ​Beijing.

Key Points

  • The Winter Olympics 2022  is scheduled to take place from 4 to 20 February 2022.
  • The Winter Olympics 2022 is scheduled in Beijing and towns in the neighbouring Hebei province, China.
  • It is officially called the 24 Winter Olympics game.
  • With this hosting, Beijing will become the first city in the world to host both the summer and winter Olympics.
  • A smiling panda and a walking Chinese lantern will be the mascots for the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing, China.
  • The mascots were revealed at a ceremony at the Shougang Ice Hockey Arena in the Chinese capital.
  • Bing Dwen Dwen, a panda was revealed for Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.
  • Chinese lantern Shuey Rhon Rhon was declared the official mascot for Winter Paralympics 2022.
  • The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has added seven medal events to the 2022 Beijing Winter Games.
  • The next Winter Olympics will now include: women’s monobob, Big Air freestyle skiing for men and women, plus mixed team events in short track speed skating, ski jumping, ski aerials and snowboardcross. Women’s ice hockey will grow by two teams to become a 10-nation lineup.

Additional Information

  • The first Winter Olympic Games were held in the year 1924 in Chamonix in France.
  • The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded by Baron Pierre de Coubertin in 1894.
  • The first Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece in the year 1896.
  • The Olympic Games are governed by the International Olympic Committee.
  • The Olympic Games consist of five rings colored blue, yellow, black, red, and green.
  • Image of Olympic Symbol:

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Question 40

FEMA stands for ‘Foreign Exchange ______ Act'.

  1. AOption (a)

    Monopoly

  2. BOption (b)

    Maintenance

  3. COption (c)

    Management

  4. DOption (d)

    Market

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Management

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Management.

Key Points

  • FEMA stands for Foreign Exchange Management Act.
  • Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) which was passed in the year 1999, replaced the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973.
  • FEMA became an act on the 1st day of June 2000.
  • FEMA was formulated to fill all the loopholes and drawbacks of FERA (Foreign Exchange Regulation Act) and hence several economic reforms (major reforms) were introduced under the FEMA act.
  • FEMA was basically introduced to de-regularize and have a liberal economy in India.
  • The main objective for which FEMA was introduced in India was to facilitate external trade and payments.
  • FEMA was also formulated to assist the orderly development and maintenance of the Indian forex market.
  • Under the FEMA Act, the balance of payment is the record of dealings between the citizen of different countries in goods, services, and assets.
  • It is mainly divided into two categories, i.e. Capital Account and Current Account.
  • FEMA is applicable to the whole of India and equally applicable to the agencies and offices located outside India (which are owned or managed by an Indian Citizen).
  • The head office of FEMA is situated in New Delhi and known as Enforcement Directorate.

Arithmetic Ability (20 questions)

Question 41

The sum of two numbers is 1215 and their HCF is 81. If one of the numbers lies between 250 and 350 and the other lies between 800 and 900. then what is the difference between the two numbers?

  1. AOption (a)

    162

  2. BOption (b)

    243

  3. COption (c)

    567

  4. DOption (d)

    324

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

567

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Sum = 1215

HCF = 81

Concept used:

If we divide two number by their HCF then the quotient will be co - Prime i.e. prime to each other.

Calculation:

Let the numbers be x and y

Then, HCF(x, y) = 81

We can write the number x = 81p and y = 81q

Where p and q are the co prime number to each other.

According to the question.

⇒ x + y = 1215

⇒ 81p + 81q = 1215

⇒ p + q = 1215/81

⇒ p + q = 15

We have two condition with us now, 

(p + q) is 15 and p and q are co-prime to each other 

Possible pair are (1, 14), (2, 13), (4, 11), and (7, 8) both are co prime number

)1 If pairs are (1, 14) →

⇒ x = 81 × 1 = 81

⇒ y = 81 × 14 = 1134

2) If pairs are (2, 13) →

⇒ x = 81 × 2 = 162

⇒ y = 81 × 13 = 1053

3) If pairs are (4, 11) →

⇒ x = 81 × 4 = 324

⇒ y = 81 × 11 = 891

4) If pairs are (7, 8) →

⇒ x = 81 × 7 = 567

⇒ y = 81 × 8 = 648

According to question; 

If one of the numbers lies between 250 and 350 and the other lies between 800 and 900. 

Only pair (3) i.e (4, 11) satisfy.

So, difference of two numbers = 891 - 324 = 567

∴ The answer is 567.

Question 42

Anuradha lent a sum of money at compound interest, compounded annually, and lent another sum equal to it at simple interest. The annual interest rate percentage was the same in both. He found that the difference between compound interest and simple interest after 3 years and the difference between compound and simple interest after 2 years was in the ratio 127 : 40. The annual interest rate was:

  1. AOption (a)

    17.5%

  2. BOption (b)

    16%

  3. COption (c)

    16.5%

  4. DOption (d)

    12%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

17.5%

Why this answer is correct

Formula used:

If the difference between compound and simple interest is of two years then,

Difference = P(R/100)² 

If the difference between compound and simple interest is of three years then,

Difference = P(R)²/(100)² × (300 + r)/100

Here, P = principal, R = rate of interest

Calculation:

Difference of 3 years/Difference of 2 years = 127/40

**[**P(R)²/(100)² × (300 + r)/100]/P(R/100)² = 127/40

⇒ (300 + r)/100 = 127/40

⇒ 40 × (300 + r) = 12700

⇒ 600 + 2r = 635

⇒ 2r = 635 - 600

⇒ r = 35/2

⇒ r = 17.5%

∴ the rate of interest in 17.5%

Question 43

The sides of a triangular field are in the ratio 13 ∶ 14 ∶ 15 and its perimeter is 840 m. The area of the field, in hectares is:

  1. AOption (a)

    3.42

  2. BOption (b)

    3.36

  3. COption (c)

    3.12

  4. DOption (d)

    3.24

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

3.36

Why this answer is correct

FORMULAE USED:

Area of the triangle = √{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}

CALCULATION:

Let sides of triangle is 13x, 14x, and 15x.

According to the question

13x + 14x + 15x = 840

42x = 840

x = 20 

Now,

s = (13x + 14x + 15x)/2 = 420

a = 13 × 20 = 260

b = 14 × 20 = 280

c = 15 × 20 = 300

Area of the triangle = √{420(420 - 260)(420 - 280)(420 - 300)}

Area of the triangle = √{420 × 160 × 140 × 120} = 2400 m2

= 33600 m2

= 3.36 square hectare

Hence, 3.36 is the correct answer.

Question 44

A sum of Rs. 50000 amounts to Rs. 60500 after 2 years at a certain rate percent p.a when the interest is compounded annually. The same sum will amount to what after 3123\dfrac{1}{2} years at the same rate of interest? (nearest to a Rs.)

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 69888

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 69887

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 69878

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 69788

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Rs. 69878

Why this answer is correct

Given:

P = 50000, A = 60500, T1 = 2, R = ?

Formula used:

⇒Amount=P×(1+R100)T\Rightarrow Amount = P \times {\left( {1 + \frac{R}{{100}}} \right)^T}

Calculation:

60500=50000×(1+R100)260500 = 50000 \times {\left( {1 + \frac{{R}}{{100}}} \right)^2}

⇒ (1+R100)2=121100{\left( {1 + \frac{{R}}{{100}}} \right)^2} = \frac{121}{100}

⇒ (1+R100)2=(1110)2{\left( {1 + \frac{{R}}{{100}}} \right)^2} = {\left( {\frac{{11}}{{10}}} \right)^2}

⇒ (1+R100)=(1110){\left( {1 + \frac{{R}}{{100}}} \right)} = {\left( {\frac{{11}}{{10}}} \right)}

⇒ R=10%R = 10\%

Now; 

P = 50000, R = 10%, T2 = 3123\dfrac{1}{2}

A=50000×(1+10100)72A= 50000 \times {\left( {1 + \frac{{10}}{{100}}} \right)^\frac{7}{2}}

⇒ A=50000×(110100)72A= 50000 \times {\left( {\frac{{110}}{{100}}} \right)^\frac{7}{2}}

⇒ A=50000×(1110)72A= 50000 \times {\left( {\frac{{11}}{{10}}} \right)^\frac{7}{2}}

⇒ A = 69877.5

Approximate value is "69878"

Hence, "69878" is the correct answer.

Question 45

Let x = 23729 × 78900 + 57492 The unit's digit in x is:

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    8

  3. COption (c)

    6

  4. DOption (d)

    9

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

9

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

To find the unit's digit of 23729

  • The unit digit of 23 is 3.
  • The cyclicity of 3 is 3, 9, 7, 1.
  • 729 mod 4 = 1 (since 729 divided by 4 leaves a remainder of 1).
  • The unit digit of 3729 is the same as 31, which is 3.

To find the unit's digit of 78900

  • The unit digit of 78 is 8.
  • The cyclicity of 8 is 8, 4, 2, 6.
  • 900 mod 4 = 0 (since 900 divided by 4 leaves a remainder of 0).
  • The unit digit of 8900 is the same as 84, which is 6.

To find the unit's digit of 57492

  • The unit digit of 57 is 7.
  • The cyclicity of 7 is 7, 9, 3, 1.
  • 492 mod 4 = 0 (since 492 divided by 4 leaves a remainder of 0).
  • The unit digit of 7492 is the same as 74, which is 1.

Now, combining these results

  • The unit digit of 23729 × 78900 is 3 (from 23729) × 6 (from 78900) = 18. The unit digit is 8.
  • Adding the unit digit of 57492, which is 1

∴ The unit digit of x is 8 + 1 = 9.

Question 46

The driver of a car driving at the speed of 88 km/h locates a bus 80 m moving ahead of him in the same direction. After 40 seconds, the bus is 120 m behind. The speed (in km/h) of the bus is:

  1. AOption (a)

    66

  2. BOption (b)

    78

  3. COption (c)

    70

  4. DOption (d)

    75

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

70

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Bus ahead of the car by = 80 m

After 40 seconds bus ahead of the car by = 120 m

Speed of Car = 88 km/hr

Formula:

Speed = Distance/Time

If speed of two persons be x km/hr and y km/hr respectively, where x > y,

Relative speed, if same directions = (x – y) km/hr

Calculation:

Let the speed of the bus be x km/hr

Speed of car = 88 km/hr

⇒ Relative speed = (88 – x) km/hr

Total distance covered in 40 seconds = 120 + 80 = 200 m

According to the question

(88 – x) × 40 × 5/18  = 200

Multiplying by 5/18 to convert the units into m/sec.

(88 – x) × 5/18 = 200/40

⇒ 88 – x = 5 × 18/5

⇒ 88 – x = 18

⇒ x = 88 – 18

⇒ x = 70 km/hr

∴ Speed of bus is 70 km/hr

Question 47

Four positive integers are given. If the average of any two of them is added to the remaining two integers, the numbers 46, 49, 48, 45, 44 and 47 are obtained. What is the average of the given four integers?

  1. AOption (a)

    15.5

  2. BOption (b)

    14.5

  3. COption (c)

    14

  4. DOption (d)

    15

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

15.5

Why this answer is correct

Let four numbers are P, Q, R, and S.

According to question:

Average of P and Q = (P + Q)/2

[(P + Q)/2] + R + S = 46  ------(1)

Average of P and R = (P + R)/2

[(P + R)/2] + Q + S = 49  ------(2)

Average of P and S = (P + S)/2

[(P + S)/2] + Q + R = 48  ------(3)

Average of Q and R = (Q + R)/2

[(Q + R)/2] + P + S = 45  ------(4)

Average of Q and S = (Q + S)/2

[(Q + S)/2] + P + R = 44  ------(5)

Average of R and S = (R + S)/2

[(R + S)/2] + P + Q = 47  ------(6)

Add all the equations;

(3 × P/2) + 3P + (3 × Q/2) + 3Q + (3 × R/2) + 3R + (3 × S/2) + 3S = (46 + 49 + 48 + 45 + 44 + 47)

9P/2 + 9Q/2 + 9R/2 + 9S/2 = 279

P + Q + R + S = 558/9

P + Q + R + S = 62

Average of P, Q, R, and S = 62/4 = 15.5

Hence, 15.5 is the correct answer.

Question 48

If the value (1.25)3+2.25×(1.25)2+(3.75)×(0.75)2+(0.75)3(1.25)3−2.25(1.25)2+3×1.25(0.75)2−(0.75)(0.5625)\dfrac{(1.25)^3+2.25\times(1.25)^2+(3.75)\times(0.75)^2+(0.75)^3}{(1.25)^3-2.25(1.25)^2+3\times1.25(0.75)^2-(0.75)(0.5625)} is x, then √x is equal to:

  1. AOption (a)

    8

  2. BOption (b)

    0.4

  3. COption (c)

    0.8

  4. DOption (d)

    4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

8

Why this answer is correct

Formula used:

(a + b)3 = a3 + b3 + 3ab2 + 3a2b

(a - b)3 = a3 - b3 - 3ab2 + 3a2b

Calculation:

(1.25)3+2.25×(1.25)2+(3.75)×(0.75)2+(0.75)3(1.25)3−2.25(1.25)2+3×1.25(0.75)2−(0.75)(0.5625)\dfrac{(1.25)^3+2.25\times(1.25)^2+(3.75)\times(0.75)^2+(0.75)^3}{(1.25)^3-2.25(1.25)^2+3\times1.25(0.75)^2-(0.75)(0.5625)}

⇒ (1.25)3+3×0.75×(1.25)2+3×0.75×(0.75)2+(0.75)3(1.25)3−3×0.75×(1.25)2+3×1.25×(0.75)2−(0.75)3\dfrac{(1.25)^3+3 \times 0.75\times(1.25)^2+ 3 \times 0.75\times(0.75)^2+(0.75)^3}{(1.25)^3- 3 \times 0.75 \times (1.25)^2+3\times1.25 \times (0.75)^2-(0.75)^3}

⇒ (1.25+0.75)3(1.25−0.75)3\dfrac{(1.25 + 0.75)^3}{(1.25 - 0.75)^3}

⇒ (2)3(0.50)3\dfrac{(2)^3}{(0.50)^3}

⇒ 80.125\dfrac{8}{0.125}

⇒ x = 64

So, √x = √64 = 8

Hence, "8" is the correct answer.

Question 49

A person sells an article at 20% profit. Had he bought it at 20% less and sold it for Rs.180 less, he would have made a profit of 25%. If he sells this article for Rs. 976.50, then the profit/loss percentage is:

  1. AOption (a)

    8.5%, profit

  2. BOption (b)

    8%, profit

  3. COption (c)

    9%, loss

  4. DOption (d)

    9.5%, loss

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

8.5%, profit

Why this answer is correct

Given:

A person sells an article at a profit of 20%.

If he had bought it for 20% less and sold it for Rs.180 less, he would have profit 25%. 

Formula used:

Profit = SP - CP

Profit% = Profit/CP × 100

Loss = CP - SP

Loss% = Loss/CP × 100

Calculation:

Let the original CP of the article be Rs. x

Profit% = 20%

SP of the article = Rs. (120x/100)

⇒ 6x/5

If CP = 80x/100 = 4x/5

SP = (6x/5) - 180

Then gain% = 25%

⇒ (6x/5) - 180 = 125 × 4x /(5 × 100)

⇒ 6x/5 - x = 180

⇒ x = Rs. 900

Now, 

The original CP of the article = Rs. 900

The original SP of the article = Rs. 976.50

SP > CP, then,

Profit = Rs. (976.50 - 900) = Rs. 76.5

Profit % = (76.5 × 100)/900 = 8.5%

∴ The profit percentage is 8.5%.

Question 50

Two trains start at the same time, one from A to B and the other from B to A. They take 6146\dfrac{1}{4} hours and 9 hours to reach B and A respectively, after crossing each other on the way. If the speed of the train starting from A is 72 km/h, then what is the speed (in km/h) of the second train?

  1. AOption (a)

    60

  2. BOption (b)

    64

  3. COption (c)

    54

  4. DOption (d)

    56

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

60

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Time taken by the train starting from A to reach B, after crossing = 6146\dfrac{1}{4} hours = 25/4 hours

Time taken by the train starting from B to reach A, after crossing = 9 hours

Speed of the train starting from A = 72 km/h

Concept used:

If two trains P and Q start at the same time from two points A and B towards each other and after crossing, they take "a" and "b" hours in reaching B and A respectively. Then

P's speed ∶ Q's speed = √b ∶ √a

Calculation:

Let the speed of the train starting from B = v km/h

v72=;(254) 9\frac{v}{{72}} = ;\sqrt {\frac{{\left( {\frac{25}{4}} \right)}}{{\ 9}}}

⇒ v72=;2536\frac{v}{{72}} = ;\sqrt {\frac{25}{36}}

⇒ v/72 = 5/6

⇒ v = 60 km/h

∴ The speed of the train starting from B is 60 km/h.

Question 51

The ratio of number of male and female employees in a company was 5 ∶ 4. Some new males and females joined the company in the ratio 2 ∶ 3. The total number of employees become 1620 and the ratio of males to females become 68 ∶ 67. Initially what was the total number of employees in the company?

  1. AOption (a)

    1080

  2. BOption (b)

    960

  3. COption (c)

    840

  4. DOption (d)

    1200

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1080

Why this answer is correct

The ratio of the number of male and female employees in a company was 5 ∶ 4.

Let the number of males = 5x

Number of females = 4x

Some new members are joined in the ratio of 2 : 3.

Assume, new males joined = 2p

New females joined = 3p

Now;

(5x + 2p) : (4x + 3P) = 68 : 67

67 × (5x + 2p) = 68 × (4x + 3P)

335x + 134p = 272x + 204p

335x - 272x = 204p - 134p

63x = 70p

x = 10p/9 ----- (1)

And;

(5x + 2P) + (4x + 3p) = 1620

9x + 5p = 1620 -----(2)

Put value of x in equation (2)

9 × (10p/9) + 5p = 1620

15p = 1620

p = 108 and x = 120

Now, the total number of employees = 5x + 4x = 9x

= 9 × 120

= 1080

Hence, "1080" is the correct answer.

Question 52

The sum of a two-digit number lying between 10 and 60 and the number obtained by reversing the digits of that number is divisible both by 11 and 8. The difference of the digits is 6. If the original number is divided by 11, the remainder is:

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    7

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

Why this answer is correct

Let;

The number is = xy = 10x + y

according to question;

10 < (10x + y) < 60

After reversing the digits of the number;

New Number = 10y + x 

The new number is divisible by 11 and 8.

|x - y| = 6 ----(1)

Now the sum of number and New number = (10x + y) + (10y + x)

11(x + y)

The sum is divisible by 11 and 8.

So, x + y is divisible by 8

or x + y = 8 ----(2)

From equation (1) and (2)

2x = 14

x = 7 and y = 1

So, the number is 17 (lying between 10 and 60)

If we divide 17 by 11 the remainder is 6.

Hence, "6" is the correct answer.

Question 53

A solid metallic cone of base radius 2.1 cm and height 8.4 cm is melted and recast into a sphere. What is the surface area (in cm2) of the sphere? (use π = 22/7)

  1. AOption (a)

    55.44

  2. BOption (b)

    40.65

  3. COption (c)

    44.55

  4. DOption (d)

    36.96

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

55.44

Why this answer is correct

Given:

The radius of the base and height of a metallic solid cone is 2.1 cm and 8.4 cm. It is melted and recast into a sphere.

Means volume of the cone and sphere is same.

Calculation

Volume of the cone = 1/3 π r2 h

= 1/3 π (2.1)2 × 8.4

Let the height of the sphere = R

According to the question,

Volume of the cone = Volume of the sphere

1/3 π r2 h = 4/3 π R3

π (2.1)2 × 8.4 = 4 π R3

(2.1)2 × 8.4 = 4 R3

R3 = (2.1 × 2.1 × 8.4)/4

R3 = 2.13

R = 2.1 cm

Now; 

Surface Area of Sphere = 4 π R2

= 4 × 22/7 × (2.1)2

= 55.44 cm2

Hence, the surfcae area of sphere is 55.44 cm2.

Question 54

A shopkeeper sold his articles at Rs. 368 each after giving 8% discount on the marked price. Had he not given any discount, he would have earned a profit of 25% on the cost price. What is the cost price of each article?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 350

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 300

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 320

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 284

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Rs. 320

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

According to the question,

Let MP of the article = 100 unit

According to the question,

After 8% discount:

MP = 92 unit

92 Unit = 368 Rs.

1 Unit = 368/92 = 4 Rs.

100 Unit = 400 Rs.

∴ MP = 400 Rs.

Now he sold at the MP they have Profit 25% on CP

Let; CP of the saree = 100 unit

After 25% Profit:

CP = 125 unit

[As, If discount is not given, profit is 25%. It means article is being sold on Marked Price.]

Now;

125 unit = 400 Rs.

1 Unit = 400/125 Rs.

100 unit = (400/125) × 100

⇒  320 Rs.

∴ CP of the article = Rs. 320

Alternate MethodGiven:

Selling price of each article = Rs. 368

Shopkeeper gives a discount of 8% on marked price.

Had he not given the discount, he would have earned a profit of 25% on cost price.

Calculation:

According to the question,

Marked price × 92/100 = 368

MP = Rs. 400

[As, If discount is not given, profit is 25%. It means article is being sold on Marked Price.]

Now, Cost price × 125/100 = 400

CP = Rs.320

∴ Cost price of each article is Rs. 320.

Question 55

Two taps A and B can fill a tank in x and 80 minutes respectively. To fill the empty tank, both taps are kept opened for 20 minutes and then B is turned off. If the total time to fill the tank is 45 minutes, then what is the value of x?

  1. AOption (a)

    56 minutes

  2. BOption (b)

    72 minutes

  3. COption (c)

    60 minutes

  4. DOption (d)

    64 minutes

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

60 minutes

Why this answer is correct

Time taken to fill the tank for tap A = x min

Time taken to fill the tank for tap B = 80 min

∴ In one min,

Tap A can fill 1/x of the tank.

Tap B can fill 1/80 of the tank.

Part of tank will be filled when both are opened = (1/x) + (1/80) = (80 + x)/80x.

Part of tank will be filled when both are opened in 20 min = 20 × (80 + x)/80x = (80 + x)/4x.

Remaining part = 1 – (80 + x)/4x. = (4x - 80 - x)/4x  = (3x - 80)/4x

Now, (3x - 80)/4x of the tank is empty and only A has to fill it.

Remaing time = 45 - 20 = 25 min

Let time taken to fill the tank only by tap A = 25 min

∴ 25 × (1/x) = (3x - 80)/4x

⇒ 100x = 3x2 - 80x

⇒ 3x2 = 100x + 80x

⇒ 3x2 = 180x

⇒ x = 60 min

∴ tap A will fill the tank in 60 min.

Question 56

If (x3 + y3) ∶ (x3 - y3) = 14 ∶ 13, then (x2 + y2) ∶ (x2 - y2) =

  1. AOption (a)

    9 ∶ 7

  2. BOption (b)

    5 ∶ 4

  3. COption (c)

    4 ∶ 3

  4. DOption (d)

    7 ∶ 5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

5 ∶ 4

Why this answer is correct

Given:

(x3 + y3) ∶ (x3 - y3) = 14 ∶ 13

Calculation:

(x3 + y3) ∶ (x3 - y3) = 14 ∶ 13

13 × (x3 + y3) = 14 × (x3 - y3)

13x3 + 13y3 = 14x3 - 14y3

13x3 + 13y3 - 14x3 + 14y3 = 0

  • x3 + 27y3 = 0

x3 = 27y3  

x3/y3 = 27/1

x/y = 3/1 = 3

Now;

(x2 + y2) ∶ (x2 - y2)

(x2/y2 - 1) : (x2/y2 + 1)

Put value of x/y 

(32 - 1) : (32 + 1)

(9 - 1) : (9 + 1)

8 : 10

4 : 5

Hence, "4 :5" is the correct answer.

Question 57

When the price of sugar was increased by 32%, a family reduced its consumption in such a way that the expenditure on sugar was only 10% more than before. If 10.8 kg was consumed per month before, then the new consumption of sugar per month is:

  1. AOption (a)

    8 kg

  2. BOption (b)

    9 kg

  3. COption (c)

    8.4 kg

  4. DOption (d)

    9.2 kg

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

9 kg

Why this answer is correct

Let the price of sugar be 100x.

Price of sugar after increment = 100x × (132/100) = 132x

Price ratio of sugar = 100x : 132x

Consumption is inversely proportional to price.

Consumption ratio of sugar before to after = 132x : 100x

New price of sugar if family wants to increase in expenditure on sugar 10% only

= 100x × (110/100) = 110x

Now price ratio of sugar = 100x : 110x

Now Consumption ratio of sugar before to after = 110x : 100x

⇒ Consumption ratio of sugar before, at 10% increase in price and at 32% increase in price

= 132x : 110x : 100x

⇒ 132x = 10.8 kg

⇒ x = 10.8/132

⇒ 110x = (10.8/132) × 110 = 9 kg

Hence, "9 kg" is the correct answer.

Shortcut Trick

Let consumption of sugar be x kg.

⇒ x = (110/132) × 10.8 = 9 kg

Hence, "9 kg" is the correct answer.

Question 58

If the numerator of a fraction (in lowest terms) is increased by 150% and the denominator is increased by 300%, then the denominator of the resulting fraction is 260% more than its numerator. What is the original fraction?

  1. AOption (a)

    811\dfrac{8}{11}

  2. BOption (b)

    89\dfrac{8}{9}

  3. COption (c)

    45\dfrac{4}{5}

  4. DOption (d)

    49\dfrac{4}{9}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

49\dfrac{4}{9}

Why this answer is correct

According to the given information,

Let’s assume the fraction to be N/D.

Where N is the numerator and D is the Denominator.

If numerator is increased by 150%,

New numerator = N + 150% of N = N + 1.5N = 2.5N

If Denominator is increased by 300%,

New Denominator = D + 300% of D = D + 3D = 4D

According to question;

New Denominator = New Numerator + 260% of New Numerator

4D = 2.5N + 260% of 2.5N

⇒ 4D = 2.5N + 2.6 × 2.5N

⇒ 4D = 2.5N + 6.5N

⇒ 4D = 9N

⇒ N/D = 4/9

Hence, "4/9" is the correct answer.

Direction: Study the following graph showing the number of females in different departments of a company and table and answer questions.

 

DepartmentPercentage of employees
A18
B12
C20
D24
E11
F15

Question 59

Based on Passage: View directions & passage

What is the ratio of total number of male employees to the total number of female employees in B, D and F?

  1. AOption (a)

    219 ∶ 325

  2. BOption (b)

    265 ∶ 363

  3. COption (c)

    255 ∶ 342

  4. DOption (d)

    242 ∶ 365

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

219 ∶ 325

Why this answer is correct

According to given information;

DepartmentPercentage of employeesEmployeesFemaleMale
A1818% of 6400 = 1152350802
B1212% of 6400 = 768520248
C2020% of 6400 = 1280440840
D2424% of 6400 = 1536680856
E1111% of 6400 = 70465054
F1515% of 6400 = 960750210

 

Total number of Male employees in B, D, and F

= (248 + 856 + 210) = 1314

Total number of Female employees in B, D, and F

= (520 + 680 + 750) = 1950

Ratio of total number of male employees to the total number of female employees in B, D, and F = 1314 : 1950

= 219 : 325 

Hence, "219 : 325" is the correct answer.

Question 60

Based on Passage: View directions & passage

The total number of male employees is approximately what percent of total number of employees in the company?

  1. AOption (a)

    47%

  2. BOption (b)

    52%

  3. COption (c)

    44%

  4. DOption (d)

    49%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

47%

Why this answer is correct

According to given information;

DepartmentPercentage of employeesEmployeesFemaleMale
A1818% of 6400 = 1152350802
B1212% of 6400 = 768520248
C2020% of 6400 = 1280440840
D2424% of 6400 = 1536680856
E1111% of 6400 = 70465054
F1515% of 6400 = 960750210

Total number of Male employees  = (802 + 248 + 840 + 856 + 54 + 210)

= 3010

Percent of total number of male employees to the total number of employees in the company = (3010/6400) × 100

= 47.031 = 47% appriximately

Hence, "47%" is the correct answer.

General English (20 questions)

Question 61

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She accepted the job _____ the salary, which was rather low.

  1. AOption (a)

    in case

  2. BOption (b)

    as if

  3. COption (c)

    in spite of

  4. DOption (d)

    because of

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

in spite of

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'in spite of'.

Key Points

  • A preposition is a word used before a noun/pronoun and denotes the relationship between a noun/pronoun and other words of the sentence.
  • The phrase 'in spite of' means 'without being affected by the particular factor mentioned; regardless of'.
  • It shows 'contrast'.
  • Example: In spite of their success, they didn't make much money.
  • So, in the given sentence regardless of the low salary, she accepted the job.
  • So, 'in spite of' is the correct preposition.

Question 62

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I will make every ______ to help you.

  1. AOption (a)

    effort

  2. BOption (b)

    try

  3. COption (c)

    intent

  4. DOption (d)

    step

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

effort

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is effort.

 

Meanings of the given words: 

WORDSMEANINGS
Effortphysical or mental activity needed to achieve something
Tryto attempt to do something
Intentgiving all your attention to something
Stepan action in a series of actions taken for a particular purpose

Out of these, only effort is the apt word to fit in the blank as he is helping someone in achieving something.

Correct sentence: I will make every effort to help you.

Question 63

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Do you want me to tell Father, ______does he already know?

  1. AOption (a)

    and

  2. BOption (b)

    so

  3. COption (c)

    or

  4. DOption (d)

    but

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

or

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is or.

Key Points

  • Or is used for showing possibilities or choices.
  • Eg: You can pay now or when you come back to pick up the paint.
  • The given sentence takes about two choices; telling his father or his father already knowing about it.
  • Thus, the correct fit word for the blank is 'or'.

Additional Information

  • The conjunction 'and' is used as a function word to indicate 'connection or addition especially of items within the same class or type'.
  • Ex: The Indian cricket team is efficient and hard-working.
  • The conjunction 'so' means conforming with actual facts. In other words, 'so' means and for this reason; therefore.
  • Ex: It was still painful, so I went to the doctor.
  • The conjunction 'but' is used to indicate 'on the contrary: on the other hand'.
  • Ex: I want to go to the party, but I am so tired.

Question 64

Select the sentence structure that is meaningful and grammatically correct.

  1. AOption (a)

    In the dry regions is common the Dragon tree in Africa.

  2. BOption (b)

    The Dragon tree in Africa is common of the dry regions.

  3. COption (c)

    The Dragon tree is common in the dry regions of Africa.

  4. DOption (d)

    The dry regions is common in the Dragon tree of Africa.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

The Dragon tree is common in the dry regions of Africa.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is The Dragon tree is common in the dry regions of Africa.

Key Points

The construction of the sentences is incorrect except option 3. Let's explore all the other options: 

  • Option 1: In the dry regions is common the Dragon tree in Africa.
  • ​An object/attribute should have been placed after 'In the dry regions',thus, the sentence is grammatically absurd.
  • Option 2: The Dragon tree in Africa is common of the dry regions.
  • ​The preposition 'of' should be replaced with 'in'. Thus, it is also incorrect.
  • Option 3: The Dragon tree is common in the dry regions of Africa.
  • ​The sentence makes correct grammatical sense. Thus, it is correct.
  • Option 4: The dry regions is common in the Dragon tree of Africa.
  • ​There can be no region inside a Dragon tree. Thus, this option is absurd.

Correct sentence: The Dragon tree is common in the dry regions of Africa.

Question 65

In the following sentence four words/phrases have been underlined. One of them is incorrect. Choose the incorrect

word/phrase from the given options.

The protesters campaigned for some months now against the sealing of commercial establishments in residential colonies.

  1. AOption (a)

    sealing of

  2. BOption (b)

    against

  3. COption (c)

    now

  4. DOption (d)

    campaigned

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

campaigned

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is campaigned.

Key Points

  • Campaigned means an organized course of action to achieve a goal.
  • Protest means a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
  • Campaign is a series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal while protest is a formal objection, especially one by a group.
  • In the given sentence, the protestors are objecting against the sealing of commercial establishments in residential colonies. So, the correct word should be protest.
  • Thus, campaigned should be replaced by protested.

Correct sentence: The protesters protested for some months now against the sealing of commercial establishments in residential colonies.

Question 66

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

His new book was ______ by the Vice President at Vigyan Bhawan.

  1. AOption (a)

    initiated

  2. BOption (b)

    launched

  3. COption (c)

    opened

  4. DOption (d)

    inducted

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

launched

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is launched.

 

Meanings of the given words: 

WORDSMEANINGS
Initiatedto cause or facilitate the beginning of something.
Launchedactivity created around the publication of a book, either traditionally or digitally
Openedexposed to general view or knowledge
Inductedadmit (someone) formally to a post or organization

Out of these, only launched is the apt word to fit in the blank. 

Correct sentence: His new book was launched by the Vice President at Vigyan Bhawan.

Question 67

Select the synonym of the given word.

MEDIOCRE

  1. AOption (a)

    medieval

  2. BOption (b)

    average

  3. COption (c)

    bitter

  4. DOption (d)

    religious

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

average

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is average.

Key Points

  • Mediocre means average; not very good or extraordinary.
  • Ex: Because Janice does not apply herself in school, she is a mediocre student.
  • Hence, Option 2) average is the synonym of mediocre.

Additional Information

  • Let's look at the meanings of the other options:-
  • Medieval - relating to the Middle Ages.
  • Bitter - feeling or showing anger, hurt, or resentment because of bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment.
  • Religious - relating to or believing in a religion.

Question 68

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Kavya scattered her toys all ______ the floor of the drawing room.

  1. AOption (a)

    under

  2. BOption (b)

    over

  3. COption (c)

    along

  4. DOption (d)

    through

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

over

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is over.

 

  • Over as a preposition means ​above or higher than something else, sometimes so that one thing covers the other; above 
  • Ex: His flat was over the shop.
  • But, the use of the word 'all' before 'over' changes it's meaning completely. 
  • Ex: We had pots all over the house.
  • All over means over the whole area or extent.
  • Thus, over is the correct fit word for the blank.

Additional Information

Let's understand the usage of the other given prepositions in the options:

  • Under: in or to a position below or lower than something else, often so that one thing covers the other
  • Ex: I found my keys under the sofa.
  • Along: from one part of a road, river, etc. to another 
  • Ex: From here we marched along the Kalatso plain to Menza.
  • Through:  from one side or end to the other, from one part to another, or from the beginning to the end
  • Ex: He walked through the doorway into the living room.

Question 69

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Are you tired? You ______ since morning. You should rest for a while.

  1. AOption (a)

    walked

  2. BOption (b)

    have been walking

  3. COption (c)

    were walking

  4. DOption (d)

    will have been walking

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

have been walking

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is have been walking.

Key Points

  • The present perfect continuous tense (also known as the present perfect progressive tense) shows that something started in the past and is continuing at the present time.
  • The present perfect continuous is formed using the construction has/have been + the present participle (root + -ing).
  • Ex: I have been reading War and Peace for a month now.
  • In the given sentence as well, the person is walking since morning or till now.
  • Thus, have been walking is the perfect fit for the blank.

Question 70

In the following sentence, four words/phrases have been underlined, One of them is incorrect. Choose the incorrect word/phrase from the given options.

Unless the aid arrives tomorrow, these flood victims are starving.

  1. AOption (a)

    are starving.

  2. BOption (b)

    arives

  3. COption (c)

    Unless

  4. DOption (d)

    these

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

are starving.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is are starving.

Key Points

  • Unless is used to say what will or will not happen if something else does not happen or is not true; except if.
  • Thus, we use unless with present tenses when talking about the future.
  • Hence, 'are starving' should be replaced by 'will starve'.

Correct sentence: Unless the aid arrives tomorrow, these flood victims will starve.

Question 71

Arrange parts of the sentence in meaningful and grammatically correct order.

A. in a lab in 2014

B. to successfully grow human lungs

C. was the first

D. the research team

E. at University of Texas Medical Branch

  1. AOption (a)

    ABDEC

  2. BOption (b)

    DECBA

  3. COption (c)

    DACBE

  4. DOption (d)

    EDCBA

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

DECBA

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is DECBA.

Key Points

  • Sentence D will be the first sentence of the sequence because it introduces the subject of the sentence i.e. the research team. (If we start the sentence with at University of Texas Medical Branch, the sentence will be grammatically absurd.)
  • Sentence E will come after D because it gives us further information about the research team i.e. tells us about the research held at University of Texas Medical Branch.
  • Sentence C will come next because it further connects to the last sentence and tells us what the team did i.e. was the first.
  • The sentence B and A respectively will come next as they complete the sentence by telling us that the team was the first to successfully grow human lungs in a lab in 2014.

Correct Sentence: The research team at University of Texas Medical Branch was the first to successfully grow human lungs in a lab in 2014.

Important Points

  • Important Rules to Solve the Sentence Jumbles:
  • Read the sentences attentively and try to comprehend the idea or theme of the sentences.
  • Try to identify the opening and closing sentences.
  • Try to identify the mandatory pairs. Two sentences can be connected through various connectors and other determinants.

Question 72

Select the antonym of the given word.

ADVOCATE

  1. AOption (a)

    remove

  2. BOption (b)

    oppose

  3. COption (c)

    support

  4. DOption (d)

    define

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

oppose

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is oppose.

Key Points

  • Advocate means publicly recommend or support.
  • Oppose means disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument.
  • Thus, oppose is the antonym of advocate.

Additional Information

  • Remove: to take something or someone away from somewhere, or off something
  • Support: to agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want him, her, or it to succeed
  • Define: to show or describe (someone or something) clearly and completely

Question 73

Select the antonym of the given word.

DECLINE

  1. AOption (a)

    drop

  2. BOption (b)

    accept

  3. COption (c)

    forgo

  4. DOption (d)

    regret

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

accept

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is accept.

Key Points

  • Decline means to refuse to do or accept (something).
  • Accept means to agree to take something.
  • Thus, accept is the antonym of decline.

Additional Information

  • Drop: to fall or to allow something to fall
  • Forgo: go without (something desirable)
  • Regret: feel sad or disappointed over (something that one has done or failed to do)

Question 74

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

There has been a serious accidents ______ the Yamuna Expressway.

  1. AOption (a)

    into

  2. BOption (b)

    at

  3. COption (c)

    on

  4. DOption (d)

    in

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

on

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is on.

Key Points

  • On: Used to indicate position. In this function, “on” typically denotes proximity or position.
  • Ex: I put an egg on the kitchen table.
  • Ex: The paper is on my desk.
  • Similarly, in the given sentence, the accident took place on the surface of the road i.e. the Yamuna Expressway.
  • Thus, on is the best fit word for the blank.

 

  • The preposition 'at' is used to speak about specific locations in cities or the countryside. 
  • His shop is located at a corner of the Hauzrani village.

Question 75

Select the synonym of the given word.

INSIPID

  1. AOption (a)

    lucid

  2. BOption (b)

    talkative

  3. COption (c)

    flat

  4. DOption (d)

    exciting

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

flat

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is flat.

Key Points

  • Insipid means lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge; dull or flat
  • Ex: She thought him insipid, silly and extremely ugly.
  • Thus, flat is the synonym of insipid.

Additional Information

  • Lucid: expressed clearly; easy to understand
  • Talkative: fond of or given to talking
  • Exciting: making you feel excited or thrilled

Direction: Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.

To popularise authentic tribal products across the country and increase its market share, the Tribal Affairs Ministry now plans to bottle mahua, the traditional tribal drink, and sell it in the open market across the country.

Pravir Krishna, Managing Director, Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), said, “We plan to add various flavours to mahua such as ginger, pomegranate and ajwain (carom seeds), and sell it in the market like a mildly-alcoholic beverage, on the lines of the (Bacardi) Breezer.” He said it would be “sourced mostly from Bastar, and will be sold all over the country under the brand name Mahua”.

For this, TRIFED has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IIT-Delhi.

Called the Van Dhan Vikas Karyakram, Rs. 500-600 crore has been earmarked under the nation-wide programme for training tribal clusters to add value to their produce and sell it in a packaged format, aiming to increase their income manifold.

Besides mahua, other tribal staples such as tamarind and amla will be de-seeded and brought to the market in the form of candies and jams. A Ministry official said: “The first model Van Dhan Vikas Kendra under the project has been set up in Bijapur, at a cost of Rs. 43 lakh, with a capacity to train 300 people, and provide equipment for primary-level processing. It will focus on tamarind brick making, mahua flower storage facility and chironjee cleaning and packaging.”

According to Krishna, the products marketed under the scheme will include only those that need primary-level processing including handicrafts, textiles, food items, jams and pulps, and jewellery. “What Amul did for milk, we want to do for non-timber forest produce through this scheme. Milk sold as milk wouldn’t have got the people of Anand anything. But if you turn it into yoghurt, ice-cream, desserts, the income increases manifold. That’s the model we will replicate,” he said. Earlier, TRIFED, which was entrusted with setting up of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras to implement the scheme, tied up with IIT-Delhi to use mahua flower syrup to create chutney, jam, squash and non-alcoholic beverages. The resultant Tamarind-Mahua Candy and pickle thus produced has been identified for bulk supply to Air India. This is the first time, however, that the ministry is getting into bottling and sale of alcoholic beverages.

Question 76

Based on Passage: View directions & passage

This passage is:

  1. AOption (a)

    an article

  2. BOption (b)

    a review

  3. COption (c)

    an advertisement

  4. DOption (d)

    a news item

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

a news item

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is a news item.

Key Points

  • A news item is a single broadcast or published report of news about a particular topic.
  • The given item is not an article as an article is a piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication.
  • It is not even an advertisement or a product review.
  • The given passage is a published report of news about a particular topic.
  • Thus, it is a news item.

Question 77

Based on Passage: View directions & passage

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    IIT, Delhi has helped the TRIFED use mahua flower syrup to create chutney, jam, squash and non-alcoholic beverages earlier.

  2. BOption (b)

    This is the first time that the ministry is getting into bottling and selling alcoholic beverages.

  3. COption (c)

    Mahua drink will come in different flavours such as pomegranate, chocolate and vanilla.

  4. DOption (d)

    The Bijapur centre will focus on making tamarind bricks, mahua flower storage and chironjee cleaning and packaging.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Mahua drink will come in different flavours such as pomegranate, chocolate and vanilla.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Mahua drink will come in different flavours such as pomegranate, chocolate and vanilla.

Key Points

  • Refer to the line: We plan to add various flavours to mahua such as ginger, pomegranate and ajwain (carom seeds), and sell it in the market like a mildly-alcoholic beverage
  • Thus, it can be directly inferred that Mahua drink will come in different flavours such as ginger, pomegranate and ajwain.
  • Hence, option 3 is not true.

Important Points

Let us see the remaining options:

  • Option 1: 
  • ​Refer to the line: Earlier, TRIFED, which was entrusted with setting up of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras to implement the scheme, tied up with IIT-Delhi to use mahua flower syrup to create chutney, jam, squash and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Thus, option 1 is true.
  • Option 2: 
  • ​Refer to the line: This is the first time, however, that the ministry is getting into bottling and sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Thus, option 2 is true.
  • Option 4: 
  • ​Refer to the line: A Ministry official said: “The first model Van Dhan Vikas Kendra under the project has been set up in Bijapur, at a cost of Rs. 43 lakh, with a capacity to train 300 people, and provide equipment for primary-level processing. It will focus on tamarind brick making, mahua flower storage facility and chironjee cleaning and packaging.”
  • Thus, option 4 is true.

Question 78

Based on Passage: View directions & passage

The TRIFED plans to add value to their products by:

A. selling them in packaged format

B. training the tribal clusters

C. changing the form of the raw product

Of these factors which are true?

  1. AOption (a)

    A and C are true

  2. BOption (b)

    A and B are true

  3. COption (c)

    B and C are true

  4. DOption (d)

    A, B and C are true

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A and C are true

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A and C are true.

Key Points

  • Refer to the line: Earlier, TRIFED, which was entrusted with setting up of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras to implement the scheme, tied up with IIT-Delhi to use mahua flower syrup to create chutney, jam, squash and non-alcoholic beverages. The resultant Tamarind-Mahua Candy and pickle thus produced has been identified for bulk supply to Air India. This is the first time, however, that the ministry is getting into bottling and sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Upon the perusal of the above line, it can be deduced that The TRIFED plans to add value to their products by selling them in bottles i.e. packaged form and use mahua flower syrup to change the products from raw form into chutney, jam, squash and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Thus, we can conclude that The TRIFED plans to add value to their products by selling them in packaged format and changing the form of the raw product.
  • Hence, A and C are true.

Question 79

Based on Passage: View directions & passage

What is the main ingredient to be sourced from the jungles according to the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Chironjee

  2. BOption (b)

    Amla

  3. COption (c)

    Tamarind

  4. DOption (d)

    Mahua

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Mahua

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Mahua.

Key Points

  • Refer to the line: “We plan to add various flavours to mahua such as ginger, pomegranate and ajwain (carom seeds), and sell it in the market like a mildly-alcoholic beverage, on the lines of the (Bacardi) Breezer.” He said it would be “sourced mostly from Bastar, and will be sold all over the country under the brand name Mahua”.
  • Also, Upon the perusal of the line, 'To popularise authentic tribal products across the country and increase its market share, the Tribal Affairs Ministry now plans to bottle mahua, the traditional tribal drink, and sell it in the open market across the country.'
  • Thus, we can conclude that Mahua is the main ingredient to be sourced from the jungles according to the passage.
  • Hence, option 4 is the most appropriate answer choice.

Question 80

Based on Passage: View directions & passage

Who will be the main consumer of the tamarind mahua candy and pickle?

  1. AOption (a)

    Amul

  2. BOption (b)

    Tribal Affairs Ministry

  3. COption (c)

    Air India

  4. DOption (d)

    IIT

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Air India

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Air India.

Key Points

  • Refer to the line: The resultant Tamarind-Mahua Candy and pickle thus produced has been identified for bulk supply to Air India. This is the first time, however, that the ministry is getting into bottling and sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Thus, we can conclude that Air India will be the main consumer of the tamarind mahua candy and pickle.
  • Hence, option 3 is the most appropriate answer choice.

General Hindi (20 questions)

Question 81

कर्मवाच्य वाला वाक्य पहचानिए:

  1. AOption (a)

    क्या तुमने व्यायाम किया

  2. BOption (b)

    मैने अपना सारा काम कर लिया

  3. COption (c)

    उससे आज पढ़ा ही नहीं गया

  4. DOption (d)

    उससे सोया नहीं जा सका

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

उससे आज पढ़ा ही नहीं गया

Why this answer is correct

'उससे आज पढ़ा ही नही गया' इस वाक्य में कर्म की प्रधानता का बोध हो रहा है।

  • क्या तुमने व्यायाम किया - यह कर्तृवाच्य का उदाहरण है।
  • उससे सोया नहीं जा सका - यह भाववाच्य का उदाहरण है।
  • मैने अपना सारा काम कर लिया - यह कर्तृवाच्य का उदाहरण है।

Key Points

  • वाच्य क्रिया का वह रूपांतरण है, जिसके द्वारा यह पता चलता है कि वाक्य में कर्ता, कर्म या भाव में से किसकी प्रधानता है।
  • कर्म वाच्य: क्रिया के उस रूपांतरण को कर्मवाच्य कहते है कि जिससे वाक्य में कर्म की प्रधानता का बोध होता है।

जैसे:

  • लेख लिखा गया।
  • पुस्तक पढी गई।

Question 82

'गुणहीन' शब्द में समास है:

  1. AOption (a)

    अव्ययीभाव

  2. BOption (b)

    तत्पुरुष

  3. COption (c)

    द्वंद्व

  4. DOption (d)

    कर्मधारय

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

तत्पुरुष

Why this answer is correct

'गुणहीन' शब्द में 'तत्पुरुष समास' होगा।​

तत्पुरुष समास में अंतिम पद की प्रधानता रहती है। उसमें दोनों पदों के बीच में कारक विभक्ति लुप्त रहती है, तत्पुरुष समास कहलाता है।

 

  • गुणहीन शब्द का समास विग्रह गुण से हीन होता है। जो अपादान तत्पुरुष का उदाहरण है।
  • समास की परिभाषा: दो अथवा दो से अधिक शब्दों से मिलकर बने नये सार्थक शब्द को 'समास' कहते है।
  • जैसे: राजपुत्र,कठपुतली,घुड़सवार।
समासपरिभाषाउदाहरण
अव्ययीभाव समासजिस समास में पहला पद (पूर्वपद) अव्यय तथा प्रधान हो'।जैसे – जन्म से लेकर = आजन्म, मति के अनुसार = यथामति।
कर्मधारय समासजिसका पहला पद विशेषण और दूसरा पद विशेष्य अथवा एक पद उपमान तथा दूसरा पद उपमेय हो तो, वह 'कर्मधारय समास' कहलाता है।जैसे - लालटोपी – लाल है जो टोपी महाविद्यालय – महान है जो विद्यालय
द्वंद्व समासजिस समास में दोनों पद प्रधान हो तथा विग्रह करने पर उनके बीच ‘तथा’, ‘या’, ‘अथवा’, ‘एवं’ या ‘और’ का प्रयोग होता हो।जैसे – अन्न और जल = अन्न-जल, अपना और पराया = अपना-पराया।

Additional Information

  • तत्पुरुष समास के भी अन्य भेद है।
  • कर्म तत्पुरुष
  • करण तत्पुरुष
  • सम्प्रदान तत्पुरुष
  • अपादान तत्पुरुष
  • सम्बन्ध तत्पुरुष
  • अधिकरण तत्पुरुष
  • नञ तत्पुरुष

Question 83

'आस टूट गई जिसकी' उसके लिए शब्द है:

  1. AOption (a)

    हताश

  2. BOption (b)

    साहसी

  3. COption (c)

    धैर्यवान

  4. DOption (d)

    लक्ष्यभ्रष्ट

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

हताश

Why this answer is correct

'आस टूट गई जिसकी' उसके लिए 'हताश' शब्द उचित है। अतः 'हताश' सही विकल्प होगा।

सचिन के पवेलियन लौटते ही भारतीय टीम हताश हो गयी।

Additional Information

  • अनेक के लिए एक शब्द: जो उचित शब्द सम्पूर्ण वाक्य का सही तरीके से अर्थ प्रतिपादन कर सके।
  • जैसे: घोड़े का रहने का स्थान- अस्तबल।

अन्य विकल्प का विश्लेषण :

वाक्यांशउचित शब्द
साहस का प्रतिमान जिसमे है।साहसी
धैर्य जिसमे विद्यमान है।धेर्यवान
लक्ष्य से भटका हुआ।लक्ष्यभ्रष्ट

Question 84

'साफ इनकार करना' इस अर्थ की अभिव्यक्ति के लिए मुहावरा है:

  1. AOption (a)

    टका सा जवाब देना

  2. BOption (b)

    मुँह ताकना

  3. COption (c)

    मुट्ठी में होना

  4. DOption (d)

    मिट्टी खराब करना

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

टका सा जवाब देना

Why this answer is correct

  • 'साफ़ इनकार करना' इस अर्थ को 'टका सा जवाब देना' होता है।
  • अतः 'टका सा जवाब देना' सही विकल्प है,अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

  • टका सा जवाब देना - साफ़ इनकार करना।
  • धोनी ने भारतीय टीम में खेलने के लिए टका सा जवाब दिया।
मुहावरेमुहावरों का अर्थ
मुँह तांकनाकिसी का आसरा करना
मुट्ठी में होनाअपने कब्जे में कर लेना
मिट्टी ख़राब करनादुर्दशा करना
टका सा जवाब देनासाफ़ इनकार करना

Additional Information

  • जब कोई वाक्यांश अपने सामान्य अर्थ को छोडकर विशेष अर्थ में रूढ़ हो जाता है,तो उसे 'मुहावरे' के नाम से हम जानते है।
  • जैसे: श्री गणेश करना - शुरू करना।
  • ईद का चाँद होना - बहुत दिनों बाद दिखाई देना।

Question 85

निम्नलिखित में से तत्सम पहचानिए:

  1. AOption (a)

    चाक

  2. BOption (b)

    चन्द्र

  3. COption (c)

    छाता

  4. DOption (d)

    गाँव

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

चन्द्र

Why this answer is correct

उपरोक्त सभी विकल्पों में से 'चन्द्र' शब्द तत्सम है। चन्द्र शब्द का तद्भव चाँद होता है। 

अतः 'चन्द्र' सही विकल्प होगा। 

Key Points

शब्दपरिभाषाउदाहरण
तत्समऐसे शब्द जो ,संस्कृत से आये हुए हैं , जब उनका प्रयोग हिंदी में किया जाता है , तब उन शब्दों का प्रयोग ज्यों का त्यों होता है । ऐसे शब्द को हम तत्सम शब्द कहते हैं ।ग्रह, अक्षि, कार्य, ग्राम, प्रस्तर आदि।
तद्भवऐसे शब्द जो संस्कृत से आये हुए तो हैं, परन्तु जब उनका प्रयोग हम हिंदी में करते हैं तो उनका रूप बदल जाता है।  इन शब्दों को तदभव शब्द कहा जाता है।घर, आँख, पहाड़, काम आदि।
तत्समतद्भव
चन्द्रचाँद
ग्रामगाँव
छत्रछाता
चक्रचाक

Important Points

 अन्य महत्वपूर्ण तत्सम तद्भव शब्द:

तत्सम शब्दतद्भव शब्द
उपाध्यायओझा
गोधूमगेहूँ
यज्ञोपवीतजनेऊ
पर्यंकपलंग

Question 86

सही वर्तनी वाला शुद्ध शब्द कौन-सा है?

  1. AOption (a)

    कलस 

  2. BOption (b)

    शत्-शत् नमन

  3. COption (c)

    रीत्यानुसार

  4. DOption (d)

    संभावना

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

संभावना

Why this answer is correct

  • उपरोक्त सभी विकल्पों मे से 'संभावना' शब्द शुद्ध लिखा हुआ है।
  • अतः 'संभावना' सही विकल्प होगा।

Key Points

अन्य विकल्पों का विश्लेषण:

अशुद्ध शब्दशुद्ध शब्द
शत्-शत् नमनशत-शत नमन
रीत्यानुसाररीत्यनुसार
कलसकलश

Additional Information

वर्तनी

लिखने की रीति को वर्तनी कहते हैं। ‘वर्तनी’ शब्द का अर्थ उच्चारित होने वाले शब्द के लेखन  में प्रयोग होने वाले लिपि चिह्नों के व्यवस्थित रूप को वर्तनी कहा जाता है।

Question 87

'भौतिक' में मूल शब्द है:

  1. AOption (a)

    भौत

  2. BOption (b)

    भौति

  3. COption (c)

    भूती

  4. DOption (d)

    भूत

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

भूत

Why this answer is correct

  • 'भौतिक' शब्द में 'मूल' शब्द 'भूत' है। अतः 'भूत' सही विकल्प होगा,अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points 

  • शब्द और उनके मूल शब्द:
शब्दमूल शब्द
भक्तिभज
मौलिकमूल
जाननाज्ञा

Additional Information

  • शब्द की व्युत्पत्ति को जानना जरुरी होता है। जिससे हम उसके बारे में सम्पूर्ण रूप से जान सकते है।
  • दुनिया के हर शब्द की व्युत्पत्ति कही न कही से हुई है।

Question 88

कौन-सा शब्द तद्भव है?

  1. AOption (a)

    कर्ण

  2. BOption (b)

    काजल

  3. COption (c)

    एकत्र

  4. DOption (d)

    चक्र

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

काजल

Why this answer is correct

  • उपरोक्त सभी विकल्पों में से 'काजल' तद्भव शब्द है।
  • अतः 'काजल' सही विकल्प है,अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

  • जो शब्द संस्कृत भाषा से होकर समय बीतने पर उनमे थोड़ा परिवर्तन हमें देखने को मिलता है।ऐसे शब्दों को 'तद्भव' कहा जाता है।
  • जैसे: अमिय,त्यौहार आदि।
  • अन्य तत्सम तद्भव  शब्द
तत्सम शब्दतद्भव शब्द
क्षत्रियखत्री
पीतपीला
सर्षपसरसों
हीरकहीरा

Important Points

     अन्य विकल्प 

तत्सम शब्दतद्भव शब्द
कज्जलकाजल
कर्णकान
चक्रचाक
एकत्रइकट्ठा

Question 89

कौन-सा शब्द स्त्रीलिंग है?

  1. AOption (a)

    पुस्तक

  2. BOption (b)

    चाकू

  3. COption (c)

    घर

  4. DOption (d)

    मुनि

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

पुस्तक

Why this answer is correct

  • 'पुस्तक' शब्द स्त्रीलिंग है। अतः 'पुस्तक' सही विकल्प होगा,अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है। ·

Key Points

लिंग का नामउदाहरण
जिन संज्ञा के शब्दों से पुरुष जाति का बोध होता है,उसे पुल्लिंग कहते है। ·राम,कृष्ण,पिता,भाई,हंस
जिन संज्ञा के शब्दों से स्त्री जाति का बोध होता है,उसे स्त्रीलिंग कहते है। ·धोबिन,तेली,बड़ी,गंगा,मृगशिरा

Important Points

         स्त्रीलिंग के कुछ अपवाद शब्द:

  • जनवरी,मई,जुलाई,पृथ्वी,मक्खी,ज्वार,
  • अरहर,मूंग,चाय,काफी,
  • लस्सी,चटनी,जीभ,आँख,नाक,सभा,
  • संतान,प्रथम,तिथि,खटास,मिठास

Question 90

'आदान' के लिए विलोम शब्द हैः

  1. AOption (a)

    विदान

  2. BOption (b)

    प्रदान

  3. COption (c)

    संधान

  4. DOption (d)

    कृपान

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

प्रदान

Why this answer is correct

  • 'आदान' के लिए विलोम शब्द 'प्रदान' होगा। अतः 'प्रदान' सही विकल्प होगा,अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points 

  • विलोम शब्द: जो शब्द उल्टा अर्थ बतलाते है,उन्हें 'विलोम शब्द' कहा जाता है।
  • जैसे: अमीर - गरीब,थोड़ा - अधिक।

Additional Information

 विलोम शब्द 

शब्दउनके विलोम शब्द
निर्मलमलिन
प्राकृतिककृत्रिम

Question 91

मोहन घर जा रहा है। वाक्य का काल हैः

  1. AOption (a)

    पूर्ण वर्तमान

  2. BOption (b)

    अपूर्ण वर्तमान

  3. COption (c)

    आसन्न भूत

  4. DOption (d)

    सामान्य भूत

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

अपूर्ण वर्तमान

Why this answer is correct

मोहन घर जा रहा है। इस वाक्य में क्रिया पूर्ण नही हुई है, अतः 'अपूर्ण वर्तमान' सही विकल्प होगा।

Key Points

विकल्पों का विश्लेषण:

काल का नामपरिभाषाउदाहरण
अपूर्ण वर्तमानक्रिया से लगातार कार्य के होने का पता चलनाअनीता गीत गा रही है।
आसन्न भूतनिकट भूतकाल की क्रिया का भाव ज्ञात होनामै अभी सोकर उठी हूँ।
पूर्ण वर्तमानक्रिया से अभी ही पूरे होने का भाव ज्ञात होनावह आया है।
सामान्य वर्तमानक्रिया से कार्य की पूर्णता और अपूर्णता का पता न चलनागरिमा कविता लिखती है।

Important Points

  • जिस रूप से क्रिया के होने से समय का बोध हो,उसे 'काल' कहते है।
  • जैसे: मै खाना खा चुका हूँ।
  • इस वाक्य में 'चुका हूँ', इस पद से समय का बोध हो रहा है। इसे ही काल कहते है।

Question 92

तुम तुम्हारा सामान उठा लो। वाक्य में अशुद्ध शब्द है:-

  1. AOption (a)

    तुम्हारा

  2. BOption (b)

    सामान

  3. COption (c)

    उठा लो

  4. DOption (d)

    तुम

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

तुम्हारा

Why this answer is correct

'तुम तुम्हारा सामान उठा लो' इस वाक्य में 'तुम्हारा' शब्द अशुद्ध है। अतः 'तुम्हारा' सही विकल्प है।

  • यहाँ पर वाक्य में सर्वनाम अशुद्धि हुई है। शुद्ध वाक्य - तुम स्वयं/अपना सामान उठा लो।

Key Points 

अशुद्ध शब्दशुद्ध शब्द
मेरे से मत पूछो।मुझसे मत पूछो।
आप आपका काम करो।आप अपना काम करो।
मैंने नही जानामुझे नही जाना।

Question 93

निम्नलिखित में से विशेषण शब्द चुनिए:

  1. AOption (a)

    शक्ति

  2. BOption (b)

    संन्यासी

  3. COption (c)

    प्रभा

  4. DOption (d)

    पाक्षिक

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

पाक्षिक

Why this answer is correct

  • उपरोक्त सभी विकल्पों में से 'पाक्षिक' शब्द विशेषण का उदाहरण है।
  • अतः 'पाक्षिक' सही विकल्प होगा,अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Additional Information

  1. संज्ञा या सर्वनाम की विशेषता बतलाने वाले शब्द विशेषण कहलाते है।
  2. जो शब्द विशेषण बताते है, उन्हें 'विशेषण' कहा जाता है।
  3. जिसकी विशेषता बताई जाती है। उसे 'विशेष्य' कहा जाता है।
  4. जैसे: मोटा लड़का हँस पड़ा।  यहाँ 'मोटा' विशेषण है तथा 'लड़का' विशेष्य है।

 

  • अन्य सभी विकल्प सन्यासी,प्रभा,शक्ति संज्ञा के उदाहरण है।

Question 94

क्षत्रियानी शब्द में प्रत्यय है:

  1. AOption (a)

    इ

  2. BOption (b)

    ई

  3. COption (c)

    आनी

  4. DOption (d)

    नी

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

आनी

Why this answer is correct

क्षत्रियानी शब्द में 'आनी' प्रत्यय होगा। अतः 'आनी' प्रत्यय सही विकल्प होगा,अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Additional Information

  • जो शब्द पीछे लगकर विशेष अर्थ को प्रकट करते है। उसे प्रत्यय कहा जाता है।
  • जैसे: उपनिवेश+इक=औपनिवेशिक,बस+एरा=बसेरा।
  • प्रत्यय के दो भेद है।
कृत प्रत्ययजो क्रिया के मूल रूप में जोड़े जाते है।उन्हें कृत प्रत्यय कहते है।लिख+अक=लेखक
तद्धित प्रत्ययजो क्रिया को छोड़कर संज्ञा,सर्वन���म,विशेषण,अव्यय में जुड़ते है।
उन्हें तद्धित प्रत्यय कहा जाता है।
सेठ+आनी=सेठानी 

Important Points

प्रत्ययशब्द
अशैव,वैष्णव,पार्थिव,मानव
अकचालक,पावक,लेखक
आपमिलाप,विलाप,जलाप

Question 95

जिन स्वरों के उच्चारण में जीभ का अगला भाग ऊपर-नीचे होता है वे सभी कौन से वर्ग में हैं?

  1. AOption (a)

    अ उ आ

  2. BOption (b)

    इ ऐ ओ

  3. COption (c)

    अ ओ अं

  4. DOption (d)

    इ ई ए

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

इ ई ए

Why this answer is correct

  • जिन स्वरों के उच्चारण में जीभ का अगला भाग ऊपर नीचे होता है।
  • वे वर्ण 'इ, ई, ए' है। अतः 'इ', 'ई', 'ए' सही विकल्प है,अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Additional Information

  • स्वरों का वर्गीकरण:
  • जीभ के प्रयोग के आधार पर:
अग्र स्वरजिन स्वरों के उच्चारण में जीभ का अग्र भाग काम करता है।| इ, ई, ए, ऐ | | --- |इ, ई, ए, ऐ
इ, ई, ए, ऐ
मध्य स्वरजिन स्वरों के उच्चारण में जीभ का मध्य भाग काम करता है।अ
पश्च स्वरजिन स्वरों के उच्चारण में जीभ का पश्च भाग काम करता है।आ, उ, ऊ,
ओ, औ, ऑ

Question 96

वाक्य में क्रिया विशेषण पद, कौन-सा है

परी���्षा नजदीक है कुछ पढ़ भी लो।

  1. AOption (a)

    पढ़ भी लो

  2. BOption (b)

    नजदीक है

  3. COption (c)

    परीक्षा

  4. DOption (d)

    कुछ

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

कुछ

Why this answer is correct

  • परीक्षा नजदीक है कुछ पढ़ भी लो। इस वाक्य में 'कुछ' क्रिया विशेषण पद है।
  • अतः 'कुछ' सही विकल्प है,अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Additional Information

  • जो शब्द क्रिया की विशेषता बतलाते है, उन्हें 'क्रियाविशेषण' कहा जाता है।

         स्ठानवाचक क्रियाविशेषण 

स्थितिवाचकयहाँ,वहां,भीतर,बाहर
दिशावाचकइधर,उधर,दाए,बाएँ

Key Points

             कालवाचक क्रियाविशेषण 

समयवाचकआज,कल,अभी,तुरंत
अवधिवाचकरातभर,दिनभर,आजकल,नित्य
बारम्बारतावाचकहरबार,कई बार,प्रतिदिन

Question 97

विसर्ग संधि का उदाहरण है:

  1. AOption (a)

    तदनुकूल

  2. BOption (b)

    आज्ञानुसार

  3. COption (c)

    तथास्तु

  4. DOption (d)

    मनोरथ

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

मनोरथ

Why this answer is correct

सही उत्तर 'मनोरथ' है।

Key Points

  • मनोरथ शब्द विसर्ग संधि का उदाहरण है।
  • विसर्ग के साथ स्वर या व्यंजन मेल से जो विकार होता है उसे विसर्ग संधि कहते है।
  • दूसरे शब्दों में- स्वर और व्यंजन के मेल से विसर्ग में जो विसर्ग होता है उसे विसर्ग संधि कहते है।
  • जैसे: 'मनः+रथ' मनोरथ शब्द का संधि विग्रह होता है।
  • ​अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Additional Information 

  • आज्ञानुसार’ का संधि-विच्छेद ‘आज्ञा+अनुसार’ है।
  • आज्ञानुसार= आज्ञा+अनुसार’ में (आ+अ=आ) का नियम लगा है जो कि दीर्घ संधि में होता है। यहाँ (आ+अ=आ) हो गया है इसलिए यहां पर दीर्घ संधि है।
संधिपरिभाषाउदाहरण
दीर्घदो समान स्वर मिलकर दीर्घ हो जाते हैं। यदि ’अ+अ=आ’ ’अ+आ’, ’इ+इ=ई’, 'इ+ई=ई' आदि।विद्या+अर्थी=विद्यार्थी तथा + अस्तु = तथास्तु
  • त् का मेल ग, घ, द, ध, ब, भ, य, र, व या किसी स्वर से हो जाए तो द् हो जाता है। यह व्यंजन संधि का प्रकार है।
  • जैसे: जगत् + ईश = जगदीश,  सत् + धर्म = सद्धर्म, तत + अनुकूल = तदनुकूल

Question 98

पक्षी का पर्यायवाची नहीं है:

  1. AOption (a)

    खग

  2. BOption (b)

    द्विज

  3. COption (c)

    मयूर

  4. DOption (d)

    विहग

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

मयूर

Why this answer is correct

पक्षी शब्द का पर्यायवाची शब्द 'मयूर' नही है। अतः 'मयूर' सही विकल्प है।

पक्षी यानी हवा में उड़ने वाले जीव।

Key Points

  • एक ही शब्द के एक से ज्यादा अर्थ निकले उसे पर्यायवाची शब्द कहते है।
  • पक्षी – पंछी, अण्डज, खेचर, चिडिया, विहग, पतंग, परिन्दा, खग, द्विज, शकुन्त, गगनचर, पखेरू, विहग, नभचर।
  • मयूर – मोर, शिखावल, नर्तकप्रिय, केक, ध्वजी, नीलकंठ, शिखी, सारंग, कलापी।

Question 99

कन्ठ ध्वनियाँ कौन-से वर्ग में हैं?

  1. AOption (a)

    द ल व

  2. BOption (b)

    क ग ह

  3. COption (c)

    च फ र

  4. DOption (d)

    ठ ड ग

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

क ग ह

Why this answer is correct

क ग ह कंठ ध्वनियाँ मानी गयी है। अतः 'क ग ह' सही विकल्प है। 

च - तालु व्यंजन है, फ ओष्ठ्य व्यंजन है, र अन्तस्थ व्यंजन है।  

द - दन्त्य व्यंजन है, ल अन्तस्थ व्यंजन है, व दंतोष्ठ्य व्यंजन है। 

ठ - मूर्धन्य व्यंजन है, ड - मूर्धन्य व्यंजन है, ग कंठ्य वर्ण है। 

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Key Points

व्यंजन की  परिभाषाउदाहरण
जिनका उच्चारण स्वर की सहायता से किया जाता है वे व्यंजन वर्ण कहलाते हैं।क, ख, ग, घ,ङ आदि कंठ वर्ण है
स्पर्श व्यंजनच, छ, ज, ट, ठ आदि।
ऊष्म व्यंजनश, ष, स, ह आदि।
अंतःस्थ व्यंजनय, र, ल, व आदि���
संयुक्त व्यंजनक्ष, त्र, ज्ञ आदि।
आगत व्यंजनज़, फ़ आदि
अनुनासिकङ, ञ, ण, न, म
श्वास की मात्रा के आधार पर दो भागों में बांटा गया है- अल्पप्राण और महाप्राण।क्रमशः- क, ब, प, म और ख, घ, छ, झ आदि
उच्चारण में ध्वनि गूंज के आधार पर भी इनके दो भेद किए गए हैं- घोष और अघोष व्यंजन।क्रमशः- ग, घ, ज, झ और क, ख, च,

Question 100

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा शब्द पुल्लिंग है?

  1. AOption (a)

    घुन

  2. BOption (b)

    धुन

  3. COption (c)

    दुम

  4. DOption (d)

    अक्कल

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

घुन

Why this answer is correct

  • घुन का मतलब हिंदी में लकड़ी आदि में लगने वाला सफ़ेद रंग का कीड़ा यह पुल्लिंग शब्द है।
  • अन्य सभी स्त्रीलिंग के उदाहरण है। अतः 'घुन' सही विकल्प है।

Key Points

  • वे संज्ञा शब्द जो हमें पुरुष जाति के व्यक्ति, वस्तु आदि का बोध कराते हैं, वे पुल्लिंग शब्द कहलाते हैं।
  • जैसे: घुन, राम आदि।
  • स्त्रीलिंग की परिभाषा — वह संज्ञा शब्द जो हमें स्त्री जाति का बोध कराते हैं, वे शब्द स्त्रीलिंग संज्ञा शब्द कहलाते हैं।
  • जैसे: सजीव : माता, लड़की, भेद, गाय, भैंस, बकरी, अक्कल, धुन, दुम

निर्देश: नीचे लिखे गदयांश को पढ़िये और पूछे गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिये।

अंततः: इस संस्कृति के फैलाव का परिणाम क्‍या होगा? यह गंभीर चिंता का विषय है। हमारे सीमित संसाधनों का घोर अपव्यय हो रहा है।जीवन की गुणवत्ता आलू के चिप्स से नहीं सुधरती। न बहुविज्ञापित शीतल पेयों से। भले ही वे अंतर्राष्ट्रीय हों। पीज़ा और बर्गर कितने ही आधुनिक हों, हैं वे कूड़ा खादय। समाज में वर्गोंकी दूरी बढ़ रही है, सामाजिक सरोकारों में कमी आ रही है। जीवन स्‍तर का यह बढ़ता अंतर आक्रोश और अशांति को जन्‍म दे रहा है। जैसे-जैसे दिखावे की यह संस्कृति फैलेगी, सामाजिक अशांति भी बढ़ेगी। हमारी सांस्कृतिक अस्मिता का हास तो हो ही रहा है, हम लक्ष्य-भ्रम से भी पीड़ित हैं। विकास के विराट उद्देश्‍य पीछे हट रहे हैं, हम झूठी तुष्टि के तात्कालिक लक्ष्यों का पीछा कर रहे हैं। मर्यादाएँ टूट रही हैं, नैतिक मानदंड ढीले पड़ रहे हैं। व्यक्ति-केंद्रिकता बढ़ रही है, स्वार्थ परमार्थ पर हावी हो रहा है। भोग की आकांक्षाएँ आसमान को छू रही हैं। किस बिंदु पर रुकेगी यह दौड़?

गाँधी जी ने कहा था कि हम स्वस्थ सांस्कृतिक प्रभावों के लिए अपने दरवाज़ें-खिड़की खुले रखें पर अपनी बुनियाद पर कायम रहें। उपभोक्ता संस्कृति हमारी सामाजिक नींव को ही हिला रहीहै। यह एक बड़ा खतरा है। भविष्य के लिए यह एक बड़ी चुनौती है।

निर्देश: नीचे लिखे गदयांश को पढ़िये और पूछे गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिये।

अंततः: इस संस्कृति के फैलाव का परिणाम क्‍या होगा? यह गंभीर चिंता का विषय है। हमारे सीमित संसाधनों का घोर अपव्यय हो रहा है।जीवन की गुणवत्ता आलू के चिप्स से नहीं सुधरती। न बहुविज्ञापित शीतल पेयों से। भले ही वे अं���र्राष्ट्रीय हों। पीज़ा और बर्गर कितने ही आधुनिक हों, हैं वे कूड़ा खादय। समाज में वर्गोंकी दूरी बढ़ रही है, सामाजिक सरोकारों में कमी आ रही है। जीवन स्‍तर का यह बढ़ता अंतर आक्रोश और अशांति को जन्‍म दे रहा है। जैसे-जैसे दिखावे की यह संस्कृति फैलेगी, सामाजिक अशांति भी बढ़ेगी। हमारी सांस्कृतिक अस्मिता का हास तो हो ही रहा है, हम लक्ष्य-भ्रम से भी पीड़ित हैं। विकास के विराट उद्देश्‍य पीछे हट रहे हैं, हम झूठी तुष्टि के तात्कालिक लक्ष्यों का पीछा कर रहे हैं। मर्यादाएँ टूट रही हैं, नैतिक मानदंड ढीले पड़ रहे हैं। व्यक्ति-केंद्रिकता बढ़ रही है, स्वार्थ परमार्थ पर हावी हो रहा है। भोग की आकांक्षाएँ आसमान को छू रही हैं। किस बिंदु पर रुकेगी यह दौड़?

गाँधी जी ने कहा था कि हम स्वस्थ सांस्कृतिक प्रभावों के लिए अपने दरवाज़ें-खिड़की खुले रखें पर अपनी बुनियाद पर कायम रहें। उपभोक्ता संस्कृति हमारी सामाजिक नींव को ही हिला रहीहै। यह एक बड़ा खतरा है। भविष्य के लिए यह एक बड़ी चुनौती है।

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