KVS PRT Official Paper (Held On 22 Feb 2023 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "zeal" means great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. (उत्साह)
• Example: She approached her new job with zeal, eager to make a positive impact.
• "Passion" refers to a strong feeling or emotion, often related to enthusiasm or intense interest in something. (जुनून)
• Example: His passion for music was evident in every note he played.

Hence, we can infer that the word similar in meaning to 'zeal' is 'passion'.

Additional Information

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

• Truth (सत्य): The quality or state of being true.
• Example: She always speaks the truth, no matter how difficult it may be.
• Love (प्रेम): An intense feeling of deep affection.
• Example: Their love for each other grew stronger with each passing day.
• Wisdom (ज्ञान): The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
• Example: Her wisdom in making decisions is highly respected by her peers.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "Confident" means feeling or showing certainty about something. (आत्मविश्वासी)
• Example: She was confident that she would win the competition.
• "Wavering" refers to being undecided between two opinions or courses of action; being irresolute. (डगमगाना)
• Example: He was wavering between going to college and taking a gap year.

Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Confident' is 'Wavering'.

Additional Information

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

• Obscure (अस्पष्ट): Not discovered or known about; uncertain.
• Example: The origins of the ancient artifact remain obscure.
• Woeful (दुखी): Full of woe; wretched; unhappy.
• Example: The team's woeful performance led to their early exit from the tournament.
• Martial (युद्ध संबंधी): Of or appropriate to war; warlike.
• Example: The country was under martial law after the coup.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The word prodigy is a noun.
• Nouns are words that are used to identify people, places, things, or ideas.
• In this sentence, prodigy refers to a remarkable or outstanding young person, categorizing it as a noun.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Example Sentence: "The young chess player is a prodigy, winning tournaments at the age of 10."

 

Additional Information

• Nouns can serve as the subject or object in a sentence.
• Examples of nouns include: cat, city, happiness, and computer.
• In context, the word prodigy fits the criteria of a noun due to its role in the sentence.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• To change an active voice sentence to passive voice, the object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence.
• The verb in the passive voice is formed by using the appropriate form of "be" + past participle of the main verb.
• In the given sentence, "The cat killed the rat," the object "the rat" becomes the subject in the passive voice.
• Therefore, the correct passive form is "The rat was killed by the cat."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "The rat was killed by the cat."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The rat has killed the cat," – This changes the subject and object incorrectly, making it an incorrect transformation.
• Option 2: "The rat had been killed by the cat," – This changes the tense to past perfect, which is not required for the given sentence.
• Option 3: "The rat has been killed by the cat," – This changes the tense to present perfect, which is not required for the given sentence.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• Direct Speech: Lalita said, "Ram, where are you going?"
• Indirect Speech: When converting from direct to indirect speech for questions, the following changes are made:
• Quotation marks are removed.
• The reporting verb can change depending on the context (e.g., said, asked, enquired).
• The question format is kept but adjusted to fit a statement structure (e.g., "where are you going" becomes "where he was going").
• Pronouns are adjusted according to the context (e.g., "you" becomes "he").
• Correct Conversion: Lalita asked Ram where he was going.

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Additional Information

• ​Option 1: "Lalita told Ram that where was he going."
• Option 2: "Lalita enquired Ram where he was going."
• This option should use "enquired of Ram" instead of only "enquired Ram" to be grammatically correct.
• Option 3: "Lalita enquired of Ram where he was going?"
• This option mistakenly keeps the question mark, which should not be there in indirect speech.
• This option incorrectly uses both "that" and a question structure without adjusting the verbs, making it grammatically incorrect.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The sentence ideally starts with the subject, which is "a school child", indicated by part (B).
• Following the subject, we need a verb phrase, which is "should be", indicated by part (D).
• The verb phrase is followed by the action or skill to be imbibed, which is "taught to think", indicated by part (A).
• Lastly, the beneficiary or the context of "thinking" is presented as "for himself", indicated by part (C).

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Complete Sentence: A school child should be taught to think for himself.

Additional Information

• Option 1 (A, C, B, D): This sequence "Taught to think for himself a school child should be" is not grammatically correct.
• Option 3 (C, D, A, B): This sequence "For himself should be taught to think a school child" does not form a meaningful sentence.
• Option 4 (D, A, C, B): This sequence "Should be taught to think for himself a school child" is not correctly structured grammatically.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect tense used in part c.
• In reported speech, when the reporting verb is in the past tense (e.g., "said"), the verb in the reported clause should also be in the past tense.
• Therefore, "has passed" should be changed to "had passed" to maintain consistency in tense.
• Thus, the error is located in part c of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "Sunita said that she had passed the test."

 

Additional Information

• (a): "Sunita said" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• (b): "that she" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• (d): "the test" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is 'an'.

 

Key Points

• The word "an" is used before words that start with a vowel sound, and "M.L.A." is pronounced starting with a vowel sound (/em/).
• Therefore, "an" is the correct article to use in this context.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Sentence: My father is an M.L.A. from Varanasi.

Additional Information

• Option 1: 'a': "a" is used before words that start with a consonant sound, which does not apply to "M.L.A."
• Option 3: 'the': "the" is a definite article used to refer to something specific, but it doesn't fit the indefinite context required here.
• Option 4: 'some': "some" is used for an unspecified amount or number, which is not appropriate for this sentence structure.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The verb phrase "blown out" is commonly used to describe extinguishing a flame, such as a candle.
• "Blown up" typically means to explode or inflate, which is not suitable in this context.
• "Blown over" generally refers to something being knocked over by the wind, which doesn't fit the context of a candle.
• "Blown into" is incorrect because it implies movement into something, which is not relevant here.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "The candle was blown out by me."

 

Additional Information

• Blown Out: This phrase is commonly used for extinguishing flames.
• Blown Up: This phrase is used for explosions or inflating objects.
• Blown Over: This is used when something falls over due to wind.
• Blown Into: This implies movement into something, which is not applicable here.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The phrase "brought about" means to cause or initiate something, which fits the context of the sentence.
• Other options do not convey the intended meaning in this context.
• "Brought up" usually means to raise a topic or a child, "brought into" implies inclusion, and "brought out" means to reveal or publish.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "The P.M. has brought about many changes in the country."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "brought up" – This would mean the P.M. raised a topic or a child, which is not suitable in this context.
• Option 2: "brought into" – This implies inclusion, which does not fit the context.
• Option 3: "brought out" – This means to reveal or publish, which is not appropriate here.

गद्यांश के अनुसार शिक्षा चरित्र-निर्माण गुणों को विकसित करने वाली होनी चाहिए

Key Points

• गद्यांश के अनुसार -
• ​हमें ऐसी शिक्षा की आवश्यकता है जिससे चरित्र का निर्माण हो,
• मानसिक शक्ति बढ़े, बुद्धि विकसित हो और देश के युवक अपने पैरों पर खड़े हो सकें।

Additional Informationअन्य विकल्प -

• शारीरिक बल - गद्यांश में 'शारीरिक बल' की चर्चा कही भी नहीं की गयी है।
• स्वहित भावना - गद्यांश में 'स्वहित भावना' की चर्चा कही भी नहीं की गयी है।
• भावात्मक विकास - गद्यांश में 'भावात्मक विकास' की चर्चा कही भी नहीं की गयी है।

शिक्षा देश के युवकों को अपने पैरों पर खड़ा होना सिखाने वाली होनी चाहिए।

Key Points

• गद्यांश के अनुसार -
• ​हमें ऐसी शिक्षा की आवश्यकता है जिससे चरित्र का निर्माण हो,
• मानसिक शक्ति बढ़े, बुद्धि विकसित हो और देश के युवक अपने पैरों पर खड़े हो सकें।

Additional Informationअन्य विकल्प - 

• अधिक धन कमाना -  गद्यांश में 'अधिक धन कमाना' की चर्चा कही भी नहीं की गयी है।
• शारीरिक शक्ति बढ़ाना - गद्यांश में 'शारीरिक शक्ति बढ़ाना' की चर्चा कही भी नहीं की गयी है।
• सिंह के समान विचरण करना -  गद्यांश में 'सिंह के समान विचरण करना' की चर्चा कही भी नहीं की गयी है।

गद्यांश के अनुसार शिक्षा का आवश्यक गुण नहीं है: सामाजिकता

Key Points

• गद्यांश के अनुसार -
• हमें ऐसी शिक्षा की आवश्यकता है जिससे चरित्र का निर्माण हो,
• मानसिक शक्ति बढ़े, बुद्धि विकसित हो और देश के युवक अपने पैरों पर खड़े हो सकें।

Additional Information

• 'सामाजिकता' का अर्थ - सामाजिक होने की अवस्था या भाव, लौकिकता।
• 'आत्मनिर्भरता' का अर्थ - अपने स्वयं के संसाधनों या परिश्रम पर निर्भरता।

परहित भावना से तात्पर्य है: दूसरों का भला चाहने का भाव

Key Points

• 'परहित' भावना से तात्पर्य है: दूसरों का भला चाहने का भाव

Additional Informationअन्य विकल्प -

• दूसरों पर एहसान करने का भाव  - कृतज्ञता
• दूसरों को नियंत्रित करने का भाव - अनुशासन
• दूसरों का अहित करने का भाव - हिंसक

समूह से भिन्न शब्द है: दयालु

Key Points

• 'दयालु' एक विशेषण शब्द है जिसका विशेष्य शब्द 'दया' होता है।
• जिस संज्ञा और सर्वनाम की विशेषता बताई जाती है, उसे विशेष्य कहते हैं।
• जैसे- कोयल मीठा बोलती है। (वाक्य में 'कोयल' विशेष्य शब्द और 'मीठा' विशेषण शब्द होगा।)

अन्य विकल्प -

Important Points

Additional Informationविशेषण:-

• संज्ञा अथवा सर्वनाम शब्दों की विशेषता (गुण, दोष, संख्या, परिमाण आदि) बताने वाले शब्द 'विशेषण' कहलाते हैं।
• जैसे- बड़ा, काला, लम्बा, दयालु, भारी, सुंदर, कायर, एक, दो, वीर पुरुष, गोरा, अच्छा, बुरा, मीठा, खट्टा, आदि।
• जैसे- राम बहुत डरपोक है।

'केला' का पर्यायवाची शब्द है : कदली

Key Points

• 'केला' का पर्यायवाची शब्द - 'कदली' होगा।
• 'केला' के अन्य पर्यायवाची शब्द - भानुफल, गजवसा, कुंजरासरा, मोचा, रम्भा।
• पर्यायवाची - ऐसे शब्द जिनके अर्थ समान हों, पर्यायवाची शब्द कहलाते हैं।

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information कुछ महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द -

तद्भव शब्द का उदाहरण है- खंभा

Key Points

• ​ 'खंभा' एक तद्भव शब्द है, इसका तत्सम रूप 'स्तंभ' होगा।
• तत्सम - जिन शब्दों को संस्कृत से बिना किसी परिवर्तन के ले लिया जाता है, उन्हें तत्सम शब्द कहते हैं। 
• जैसे- आम्र, इक्षु, गृह, उष्ट्र आदि।
• तद्भव - जिन शब्दों में समय और परिस्थितियों के कारण कुछ परिवर्तन होने से जो शब्द बने हैं, उन्हें तद्भव कहते हैं। 
• जैसे- आम, ईंख, घर, ऊँट आदि।​

अन्य विकल्प-​ 

Additional Information कुछ अन्य तत्सम और तद्भव शब्द -

'आरोह' शब्द का विलोम हैं : अवरोह

Key Points

• 'आरोह' शब्द का विलोम शब्द 'अवरोह' होगा।
• 'आरोह' शब्द का अर्थ है - ऊपर की ओर गमन, चढ़ाव, आरोहण।
• 'अवरोह' शब्द का अर्थ - उतार, अवनति, पतन।
• विलोम - जो शब्द किसी एक शब्द के विपरीत अर्थ को व्यक्त करते हैं, वे विलोम शब्द कहलाते हैं।

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information कुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण विलोम शब्द -

'पर + उपकार' की संधि है : परोपकार

Key Points

• 'परोपकार' का संधि विच्छेद - 'पर + उपकार' (अ + उ = ओ) होता है।
• 'परोपकार' शब्द में गुण संधि है।
• 'परोपकार' का अर्थ - दूसरों का भला करना या दूसरों के हित में काम करना।

Additional Informationगुण संधि -

• जब संधि करते समय (अ, आ) के साथ (इ, ई) हो तो ‘ए‘ बनता है,
• जब (अ, आ) के साथ (उ, ऊ) हो तो ‘ओ‘ बनता है,
• जब (अ, आ) के साथ (ऋ) हो तो ‘अर्‘ बनता है तो यह गुण संधि कहलाती है।

उदाहरण-

• महा + ईश = महेश (आ + ई = ए)
• ज्ञान + उपदेश = ज्ञानोपदेश (अ + उ = ओ)
• देव + ऋषि = देवर्षि (अ + ऋ = अर्)

समूह से भिन्न शब्द है: औषधि

Key Points

• स्त्रीलिंग शब्द है - 'औषधि' (दवा) जैसे - मेरे भाई की तबियत खराब होने पर मां ने औषधि बनाई।
• स्त्रीलिंग - शब्द के जिस रूप से व्यक्ति या वस्तु की स्त्री जाति का बोध होता है, उसे स्त्रीलिंग कहते हैं।
• जैसे - छात्रा, चाची, बुढ़िया, नौकरानी, घास आदि।
• पुल्लिंग - शब्द के जिस रूप से पुरुष जाति का बोध होता है, उसे पुल्लिंग कहते हैं।
• जैसे- छात्र, चाचा, बूढ़ा, नौकर, शेर, बंदर आदि।

अन्य विकल्प-

Important Points 

Additional Information लिंग दो प्रकार के होते हैं-

1. पुल्लिंग
2. स्त्रीलिंग

The correct answer is All children of the age of six to fourteen years.

Key Points

• According to the Right to Education Act (RTE) in India, every child between the ages of six and fourteen years has the right to free and compulsory education.
• This right ensures that all children in this age group have access to quality education without any discrimination.

Important Points

• The fundamental rights are mentioned in part three of the Indian constitution.
• These rights are enforceable and justifiable.
• The citizen can directly move to the supreme court in case of violation of fundamental rights.
• There are a total of six types of fundamental rights namely -
• Right to equality,
• Right to freedom
• Right against exploitation
• Right to freedom of religion
• Cultural and educational rights
• Right to constitutional remedies
• "Right to property" was removed by the 44th constitutional amendment.
• At present, it is inserted in Article 300-A of the Indian constitution.

The correct answer is the Battle of Plassey.

Key Points

• The Battle of Plassey was fought in north-eastern India on 23 June 1757.
• Troops of the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, came up against the forces of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last Nawab of Bengal, and his French allies.
• Clive's victory eventually led to the British becoming the greatest economic and military power in India.
• The Battle of Plassey had political significance for it laid the foundation of the British Empire in India, it has been rightly regarded as the starting point of British rule in India.

Result ;of ;Battle ;of ;Plassey-

• As a result of this victory, Mir Jafar became the Nawab of Bengal. He gave large sums of money plus the zamindari of 24 Parganas to the English.
• English rivals, the French were ousted

Important Points The Battle of Haldighati

• The Battle of Haldighati was fought on 18th June 1576.
• It was fought between the forces of Rana of Mewar, Maharana Pratap, and Mughal Emperor Akbar.
• The site of the battle was a narrow mountain pass at Haldighati.
• The Mughals were the victors in this battle.

Third Battle of Panipat

• The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between Marathas and Ahmad Shah Abdali on 14 January 1761, and the Marathas lost this battle.

The correct answer is Gateway of India in Bombay

Key Points

• The Gateway of India was built to welcome the English Monarch, King George V, and his consort Queen Mary to India in 1911.
• It is a prominent monument located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and serves as a major tourist attraction.
• The construction of the Gateway of India was completed in 1924 and it stands as a symbol of India's colonial history.

Important Points

• George V, whose full name was George Frederick Ernest Albert, was the King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, including India, from 1910 until his death in 1936.
• He was born on June 3, 1865, and reigned as the king during a significant period in history, including World War I.
• George V played a ceremonial role in the British Empire and made an important visit to India in 1911, during which the foundation stone of New Delhi was laid.
• His reign witnessed the transition of the British monarchy from the Victorian era to the modern era.

The correct answer is ​Frequency.

Key Points

• Frequency is a fundamental property of sound that refers to the number of vibrations or cycles of a sound wave per unit of time.
• It is measured in hertz (Hz), which represents the number of cycles per second.
• The frequency of a sound wave directly affects its pitch, which is how high or low the sound is perceived.
• Higher frequencies produce higher-pitched sounds, while lower frequencies produce lower-pitched sounds.
• The human ear can typically detect sounds with frequencies ranging from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.

The correct answer is ​Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG).

Key Points

• LPG, also known as propane or butane, has a higher calorific value compared to the other options.
• It is a gaseous fuel commonly used for cooking, heating, and in some vehicles.
• LPG has a higher energy content per unit mass or volume, which means it releases more heat when burned.
• This high calorific value makes LPG an efficient and preferred choice for various applications where energy density is crucial.

Additional Information

Compressed natural gas (CNG).

• Compressed natural gas (CNG), is made by compressing natural gas which is mainly composed of methane, CH4.
• It is a better fuel than petrol or diesel as its combustion produces fewer undesirable gases than petrol or diesel.
• Petrol, also known as gasoline, has a higher calorific value compared to Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Diesel.

Petrol

• Petrol is a commonly used fuel in automobiles and other applications due to its high energy content.
• When burned, petrol releases a significant amount of heat energy, which contributes to its efficiency as a fuel source.

Diesel

• Diesel has the highest calorific value  Diesel fuel contains a higher energy content per unit mass compared to Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Petrol.
• It is commonly used as a fuel in diesel engines for vehicles, industrial machinery, and power generation due to its high energy density and efficiency.

The correct answer is Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A).

Key Points

• Reaction with Oxygen: Sodium is a highly reactive metal, and when it comes into contact with oxygen in the air, a rapid oxidation reaction occurs.
• This reaction is exothermic and releases a significant amount of heat. The reaction can be represented by the equation:
• 4 Na(s) + O2(g) → 2 Na2O(s)
• The reason statement "To prevent the contact of Phosphorus with atmospheric oxygen, it is stored in water" is correct.
• Phosphorus is a highly reactive element that can react with atmospheric oxygen, leading to its spontaneous ignition.
• To prevent this reaction and ensure safety, phosphorus is often stored underwater or in an inert atmosphere.

However, the reason (R) does not explain the assertion (A). The reason for storing phosphorus in water does not explain why sodium reacts vigorously with oxygen and water. Therefore, the correct option is: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A).

The correct answer is Pankaj Advani.

Key Points

• Pankaj Advani is an Indian professional billiards and snooker player. He was born on July 24, 1985, in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
• Advani is considered one of the greatest cueists in the history of Indian and world billiards.
• In recognition of his achievements, the Government of India has bestowed several awards upon Advani: the Arjuna Award in 2004, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna in 2006, Padma Shri in 2009, and Padma Bhushan in 2018.

Important Points Peter Gilchrist

• Peter Gilchrist (born 1968) is a Singaporean billiards player.
• He won the World Billiards Championship (English billiards) in 1994, 2001, and 2013 (long format), and 2019.

Sourav Kothari

• Sourav Kothari (born 16 November 1984) is an Indian player of English billiards.
• He was world champion in 2018.

David Causier

• David Causier is a professional English billiards and snooker player.
• He was born on August 8, 1973, in Middlesbrough, England. Causier is known for his exceptional skills and achievements in the world of cue sports.

The correct answer is Samvet.

Key Points

• Samvet is a collection of Ramdarash Mishra's works that have been highly acclaimed in literary circles.
• Ramdarash Mishra is a celebrated Hindi author known for his contributions to Hindi literature.
• The Saraswati Samman is one of the most prestigious literary awards in India, established by the K. K. Birla Foundation in 1991.
• The award recognizes outstanding prose or poetry literary works in any Indian language listed in Schedule VIII of the Indian Constitution and is given annually.

Additional Information

• Saraswati Samman:
• The Saraswati Samman is named after the Indian goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning—Saraswati.
• It carries a cash prize of ₹15 lakh (1.5 million), a citation, and a plaque.
• The K. K. Birla Foundation, which awards the Saraswati Samman, also gives out the Vyas Samman and Bihari Puraskar, among other literary awards.
• Ramdarash Mishra:
• He is a renowned poet, novelist, and critic in Hindi literature.
• His works often reflect the socio-cultural issues of contemporary India.
• He has received several awards and honors for his contribution to Hindi literature, including the Sahitya Akademi Award.
• Hindi Literature:
• Hindi literature includes literature in the various dialects of Hindi, the official language of India.
• It has a rich tradition spanning several centuries, with contributions from poets, novelists, and playwrights.
• Notable figures in Hindi literature include Premchand, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, and Mahadevi Varma.

The correct answer is Dieter Berner.

Key Points

• Dieter Berner is an acclaimed Austrian filmmaker known for his work on various films and television series.
• He won the Best Director award at the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 2022, held in Goa.
• His direction is celebrated for its depth, character development, and unique narrative style.
• Berner's work is recognized both in Europe and internationally, making significant contributions to contemporary cinema.

Additional Information

• International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
• IFFI is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia, held annually in Goa, India.
• The festival aims to provide a common platform for the cinemas of the world to project the excellence of the film art.
• It promotes understanding and appreciation of film cultures of different nations in the context of their social and cultural ethos.
• The festival is organized by the Directorate of Film Festivals in India, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
• Categories and Awards
• The festival features various categories including International Competition, Indian Panorama, and World Cinema, among others.
• Awards include the Golden Peacock for the Best Film, Silver Peacock for Best Director, Best Actor (Male and Female), and Special Jury Award, among others.
• Other Notable Winners
• Previous winners of the Best Director award have included filmmakers from around the world, showcasing the festival's international scope.
• Winning at IFFI is considered a prestigious honor, often leading to greater recognition and opportunities in the global film industry.

The correct answer is Sat Nov 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time).

Key Points

• The 'World Fisheries Day' was celebrated by the Government of India on November 26, 2022.
• World Fisheries Day is observed every year on November 21 globally to highlight the importance of healthy ocean ecosystems and to ensure sustainable stocks of fisheries.
• The Government of India celebrated it on a different date due to specific national scheduling and events associated with fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
• The celebration involves various events and activities aimed at promoting the sustainable management of fisheries and raising awareness about the significance of fisheries and aquaculture in the economy.

Additional Information

• World Fisheries Day
• Observed on November 21 each year, it is a day to highlight the critical importance of maintaining the world's fisheries and the communities that sustain them.
• It emphasizes the need for sustainable practices in fisheries to prevent overfishing, habitat destruction, and ensure the conservation of marine biodiversity.
• Various activities such as workshops, seminars, public meetings, cultural programs, and demonstrations are organized globally to mark this day.
• Importance of Fisheries in India
• India is one of the largest producers of fish in the world and the sector is a significant contributor to the national economy.
• Fisheries support the livelihoods of millions of people, particularly in coastal and rural areas.
• The sector plays a crucial role in food security, nutrition, and providing employment opportunities.
• Sustainable Fisheries Management
• Sustainable fisheries management aims to ensure that fish stocks are maintained at healthy levels and that fishing practices do not harm the ecosystem.
• It involves implementing regulations and practices such as catch limits, gear restrictions, and protected areas to conserve marine resources.
• It is essential for the long-term viability of fisheries and the well-being of communities dependent on fishing.
• Government Initiatives in Fisheries
• The Government of India has launched several schemes and initiatives to promote sustainable fisheries and support fisherfolk.
• These include the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), which aims to bring about a Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector.
• Other initiatives focus on improving infrastructure, providing financial assistance, and promoting aquaculture to enhance fish production and productivity.

Given series: 4 2 1 2 1 4 2 1 1 2 4 4 4 1 2 2 1 2 1 4

According to the question, such even numbers which are immediately preceded by an even number and is immediately succeeded by an odd number:

Required condition: Even Number - Even Number - Odd Number

4 2 1 2 1 4 2 1 1 2 4 4 4 1 2 2 1 2 1 4

Thus, there are four such even numbers which are immediately preceded by an even number and is immediately succeeded by an odd number.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

Given: 

Mohit walks 15 metres South from his office to reach coffee shop.

Then takes left and walks 25 metres to reach park.

From there, he takes left and walks 50 metres to reach traffic signal.

He then takes left and walks 10 metres to reach his home. 

Thus, Mohit's office to the southwest of his home.

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

Given: Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a circular table at an equal distance facing away from the centre.

1) A and D are sitting opposite to each other. 

2) A is sitting third to the right of G.

3) C is third to the left of E and G is third to the right of E.

4. B is second to the left of H.

After positioning B and H, only one position is left which will be occupied by the only person left i.e. F.

Thus, E is sitting opposite to F.

Hence, "Option E" is sitting opposite to F.

Given: Among five women A, B, C, D, and E, each with a different weight.

(I): C is heavier than B but lighter than E.

E > C > B

Here, no information about A and D is given, thus the lightest woman cannot be determined.

(II): A is heavier than B but lighter than D.

D > A > B

Here, no information about C and E is given, thus the lightest woman cannot be determined.

(III) Combining statement (I) and (II): C is heavier than B but lighter than E. A is heavier than B but lighter than D.

D > A > B < C < E

Here, B is the lightest.

Thus, Both statements (I) and (II) together are necessary to answer the question.

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

According to the given Venn diagram:

The shaded region represents the number of singers who are musicians as well as dancers but not players.

So, the number of singers who are musicians as well as dancers but not players → 2

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• Option 1 (A2:C5) is a valid range in MS-Excel.
• A range in Excel is a collection of two or more cells.
• A range can be a single cell, a row, a column, or a combination of rows and columns.
• Ranges are defined by the cell references of the top-left and bottom-right corners of the range.
• In this case, the range starts from cell A2 and ends at cell C5, covering multiple rows and columns.

Additional Information

• Option 2 (A1 * C5) is not a valid range; it is an invalid expression.
• Option 3 (A2 ^ C5) is not a valid range; it is an invalid expression.
• Option 4 (A1 - A10) is not a valid range; it is an invalid expression.
• Ranges are used in various Excel functions and formulas to perform calculations on multiple cells at once.

The correct answer is Antivirus Software.

Key Points

• Antivirus Software is a utility software.
• Utility software is system software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer.
• It supports the computer infrastructure - in contrast to application software, which is aimed at directly performing tasks that benefit ordinary users.
• Examples of utility software include antivirus software, disk cleanup tools, and file management tools.
• Antivirus software helps protect your computer against malware and cyber threats.

Additional Information

• Application Software: This is software designed to help the user perform specific tasks such as word processing, web browsing, or media playback.
• Examples include MS-Word, Google Chrome, and Media Player.
• System Software: This includes the operating system and all utility programs that manage computer resources at a low level.
• Examples include Windows OS, macOS, and Linux.

The correct answer is Trojan horse.

Key Points

• A Trojan horse is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software.
• Trojan horses can be employed by cyber-thieves and hackers trying to gain access to users' systems.
• Users are typically tricked by some form of social engineering into loading and executing Trojans on their systems.
• Once activated, Trojans can enable cyber-criminals to spy on you, steal your sensitive data, and gain backdoor access to your system.
• Unlike viruses and worms, Trojans do not reproduce by infecting other files nor do they self-replicate.

Additional Information

• Spoofing is a type of cyber attack where a person or program masquerades as another by falsifying data to gain an illegitimate advantage.
• Phishing involves tricking individuals into disclosing sensitive information through deceptive emails or websites.
• Hacking is the practice of gaining unauthorized access to data in a system or computer.

The correct answer is Ctrl + ←

Key Points

• Ctrl + ← is a keyboard shortcut used to move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word in text editing software.
• Keyboard shortcuts are a series of one or several keys that invoke a software or operating system operation when triggered by the user.
• Using keyboard shortcuts can increase productivity and efficiency.
• It's a common feature in many text editors and word processors.

Additional Information

• Other useful text navigation shortcuts include:
• Ctrl + → to move the cursor to the beginning of the next word.
• Ctrl + ← to move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word.
• Ctrl + ↓ to move the cursor to the end of the document.
• Keyboard shortcuts can vary between different operating systems and software applications.

The correct answer is Caps Lock.

Key Points

• Caps Lock is a key on a computer keyboard that toggles the input of characters between uppercase and lowercase.
• When Caps Lock is activated, all typed letters will appear in uppercase until it is turned off.
• Caps Lock does not affect the entry of numbers and symbols on the keyboard.
• It is a key found on most computer keyboards, typically located on the left side below the Tab key.

Additional Information

• Other keys that can affect text input include the Shift key, which when held down, allows for the temporary typing of uppercase letters and symbols.
• The Num Lock key toggles the numeric keypad between numeric entry and cursor control functions.
• The Insert key toggles between insert mode and overtype mode, affecting how typed text is entered.
• The Space key is used to enter a space character in text.