FCI AG III Memory Based Question Paper (Held on: 14th January 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

The correct answer is 'A' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the second part of the given sentence, the singular form of the noun ''effect'' is incorrect.
• The phrase ''One of'' specifies a person, place, or thing in a sentence and shows that it is different from other people, places, or things or it also falls in the category of the best.
• ''One of'' is always followed by a plural noun.
• Hence ''One of + plural noun'' acts as a singular subject in a sentence and it takes a singular verb.
• Therefore, the plural form of the noun ''effects'' should be used in place of the singular noun 'effect'.
  

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct sentence: One of the side effects of the drug is an increased susceptibility to infections.

The correct answer is i.e. 'D' this part of the sentence has an error

Key Points

• In the fourth part of the sentence 'what' should be replaced by 'that'.
• In the given sentence there is an incorrect use of conjunction.
• Therefore, the conjunction needs to be replaced.
• We must use correct conjunction in order to make the sentence logically and grammatically correct.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct Sentence: Ritu has such a fine memory that she can recollect anything that happened many years ago.

The correct answer is 'A' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points 

• In the first part of the given sentence, the noun 'COVID-19 pandemic' is a specified noun.
• The definite article 'the' is used before singular and plural nouns when the noun is specific or particular.
• 'A' and 'an' are indefinite articles, which means that they refer to, or introduce, an unspecified noun.
• We use 'a' before a consonant sound and we use 'an' before a vowel sound.
• ''No article'' is used when we refer to general ideas, plurals, or uncountable nouns.
• Therefore, the definite article 'the' should be used in place of the indefinite article 'a'.
  

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct Sentence: The COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

Additional Information

There are three articles: a, an, and the. Articles are used before nouns or noun equivalents and are a type of adjective.

The correct answer is 'A' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the first part of the given sentence, the plural form of the verb 'provide' is incorrect.
• The subject 'The law' in the given sentence is a singular subject.
• We know that a singular subject always takes a singular verb.
• The singular form of the verb 'provides' should be used with the singular subject 'The law'.
• Therefore, the singular form of the verb 'provides' should be used in place of the plural form of the verb 'provide'.
  

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct sentence: The law further provides for the re-engagement of men of all ranks, under conditions varying according to their ranks.

Additional Information

• Subjects and verbs must agree with one another in number (singular or plural).
• Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if the subject is plural, its verb must also be plural.

The correct answer is ‘D’, i.e this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• When plural nouns explain specific 'amount, sum, distance, quality, time, period' as a whole, the verb should be singular.
• The fifty kilometres, mentioned in the sentence are taken as a whole to mention distance, so the verb used here will be singular.
• Therefore, the correct answer is 'is not a'.

Hence, the correct option is option 4.

The correct sentence is: We had to travel 50 km out of the way to reach our destination, which is not a long distance.

The correct answer is ‘C’, i.e this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• Because a comparison is being made between the prices of two different items, a comparative degree of the adjective 'cheap' should be used.
• As a rule, no comparison is implied in the sentences when there is 'time' used for comparison, like 'ten times' is used here, so 'cheaper than' makes the sentence incorrect.
• Therefore, the use of positive degree 'as cheap as' is correct.

Hence, the correct option is option 3.

The correct sentence is: The house I bought is ten times as cheap as his luxury car.

Additional Information 

• We use comparative degree when the sentence is without 'times'.
• example: The car I bought is a lakh rupees cheaper than his car.

The correct answer is 'A'.

Key Points

• Let us explore the options:
• 'unbareable' - there is no such word in English or we can say there is some spelling mistake.
• But the word that contextually fits here is 'unbearable' which means not able to be endured or tolerated.
• 'alienation' means the state or experience of being alienated.
• 'ordinary' means with no special or distinctive features; normal.
• 'occasioned' means cause (something).
• 'politics' means the activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct sentence: An almost unbearable degree of self-awareness of his alienation from the so-called ordinary Indian or Aam Admi* occasioned his entry into politics.* 

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the word 'unbearable' are "intolerable, unexpectable, unendurable".
• Example of 'unbearable' in a sentence:
• The heat and humidity during the month of July are unbearable in some parts of India.

The correct answer is 'E.'

Key Points

• Let us explore the options:-
• 'Cancelling' means To decide or announce that something will not take place.
• 'Issued' means To give or say something to somebody officially.
• 'Journalists' means People who write for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or prepare news to be broadcast.
• 'Frequent' means Occurring or done many times at short intervals.
• 'Enterants': There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
• ​The correct spelling is 'Entrants' means A person or group that enters or takes part in something.
  

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Correct Sentence: By canceling all visas that had been issued earlier to Afghan citizens, including government officials, journalists, and other frequent visitors, India has turned friends into unwanted entrants.

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the word 'Entrants' are "Candidates, Entries, Probationers".
• Example of 'Entrants' in a sentence:
• New entrants to the job market are considerably better educated than workers who are retiring.

The correct answer is 'E.'

Key Points

• Let us explore the options:-
• 'Dramatic' means An event or circumstance sudden and striking.
• 'Complexities' means The state or quality of being intricate or complicated.
• 'Characterized' means To be typical of somebody or something.
• 'Excitement' means A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
• 'Anxeity': There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
• ​The correct spelling is 'Anxiety' means A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
  

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Correct Sentence: After the dramatic events on July 9, new complexities have arisen in Sri Lanka’s politics and are characterized by both excitement and anxiety.

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the word 'Anxiety' are "Worry, Concern, Apprehension".
• Example of 'Anxiety' in a sentence:
• He felt a surge of anxiety.

The correct answer is 'E.'

Key Points

• Let us explore the options:-
• 'Evidence' means The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
• 'Strategy' means A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
• 'Irreversible' means Not able to be undone or altered.
• 'Stunting' means To prevent from growing or developing properly.
• 'Occuring': There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
• ​The correct spelling is 'Occurring' means To happen; take place.
  

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Correct Sentence: Global and Indian evidence fully supports this strategy, which prevents the largely irreversible stunting occurring by two years of age.

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the word 'Occurring' are "Happen, Transpire, Materialize".
• Example of 'Occurring' in a sentence:
• After 19 May, strikes were occurring on a daily basis.

The correct answer is 'sprinkled'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about the actor turned director and producer Madhavan, who has incorporated the elements of Brahmanical and religious elements in his film.
• Therefore, the most appropriate option to fill in the blank, from the given options is 'sprinkled'.
• The word 'sprinkled' means to scatter a few drops or small pieces of something.
• Example: He sprinkled his magic on the painting and brought it to life.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• Let us explore the given options:
• Said: utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, a feeling or intention, or an instruction
• Seemed: to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.
• Agreed: discussed or negotiated and then accepted by all parties.
• Corresponded: have a close similarity; match or agree almost exactly.

The correct answer is 'crucial'.

 Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about a person praying to the almighty to give him strength, in difficult situations.
• Therefore the most appropriate word to fill in the blank, from the given options is 'crucial'.
• The word 'crucial' means decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
• Example: Clearing the competitive exam is crucial to me and my career.

Hence, the correct option is option 5.

Additional Information

• Let us explore the given options:
• Trivial: of little value or importance.
• Secondary: coming after, less important than, or resulting from someone or something else that is primary.
• Optional: available to be chosen but not obligatory.
• Voluntary: done, given, or acting of one's own free will.

The correct answer is 'Diminished.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is saying that Mr. Kumar’s appeal had caused to seem less impressive or valuable, and his party, the JD(U), got fewer seats than the RJD and the BJP.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Diminished'.
• Also, the use of the word ''fewer'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'diminished' in the blank.
• The word 'Diminished' means To cause to seem less impressive or valuable.
  
• Example: His influence has diminished with time.
  

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Complete Sentence: Mr. Kumar’s appeal had diminished, and his party, the JD(U), got fewer seats than the RJD and the BJP.

Additional Information

• Let us explore  the other options:
• Polished means Accomplished and skillful.
• Astonished means Greatly surprised or impressed; amazed.
• Established means Having existed or done something for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
• Wished means To feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that cannot or probably will not happen.

The correct answer is 'Error.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about the Court correcting the mistake in the near future.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Error'.
• Also, the use of the word ''corrects'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'error' in the blank.
• The word 'Error' means A mistake; the state of being wrong.
• Example: The program not only corrects the error in your document but also learns from its mistake.
  

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete Sentence: One can only hope that sometime in the not distant future the Court corrects the error.

Additional Information

• Let us explore  the other options:
• Terror means Extreme fear.
• Prefer means To like one thing or person better than another or others; tend to choose.
• Fetor means A strong, foul smell.
• Abductor means A person who abducts another person.

The correct answer is 'Reviving.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about the way of giving new strength to the economy.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Reviving'.
• Also, the use of the word ''economy'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'reviving' in the blank.
• The word 'Reviving' means To give new strength or energy to something.
• Example: Major new investments are aimed at reviving the stagnant economy.
  

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentence: She added that an increase in public investment would crowd in (or pull in) private investment, thus reviving the economy.

Additional Information

• Let us explore  the other options:
• Preserving means To maintain something in its original or existing state.
• Swerving means To change or cause to change direction abruptly.
• Reversing means To move backward.
• Regressing means To return to a former or less developed state.

The correct answer is '​Both B and C.'

Key Points

• The word 'Order' as a noun means An authoritative command or instruction.
• The word 'Order' as a noun means The arrangement of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method.
• In sentence A, the word 'Order' is inappropriately used and doesn't fit the context of the sentence.
• In sentence B, the word 'Order' has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is talking about an instruction given by the Union to its members.
• In sentence C, the word 'Order' ​has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is talking about the arrangement of tests in a book.
  

Hence, the only possible answer is option 4.

The correct answer is '​Both A and C.'

Key Points

• The word 'Case' as a noun means An instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring.
• The word 'Case' as a noun means A legal action, especially one to be decided in a court of law.
• In sentence A, the word 'Case' has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is talking about the presence of fire-brigades if an explosion occurs.
• In sentence B, the word 'Case' is inappropriately used and doesn't fit the context of the sentence.
• In sentence C, the word 'Case' has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is talking about the decision of the legal action against a boy.
  

Hence, the only possible answer is option 3.

Here the correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the different meanings of Cite:
• refer to (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.
• praise (someone, typically a member of the armed forces) in an official report for a courageous act.
• In sentence B, 'site' should have been used which means an area of ground on which a town, building, or monument is constructed.
• In sentence A and C, 'cite' has been used correctly.
• Thus, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is '​Both A and C.'

Key Points

• The word 'view' as a noun means an opinion or a particular way of thinking about something; the ability to see something or to be seen from a particular place.​
• In sentence A, the word 'view' has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is saying in one's opinion someone has done nothing wrong.
• In sentence B, the word 'view' is inappropriately used and doesn't fit the context of the sentence.
• In sentence C, the word 'view' has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is talking about the ability to see the ocean from the hotel room.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 4.

The correct answer is 'Fail.'

Key Points

• The word 'Fulfill' means To achieve or realize something desired, promised, or predicted.
• Example: He wouldn't be able to fulfill his ambition to visit Florida.
• Let's look at the meaning of the given options:-
• Accomplish - To achieve or complete something successfully.
• Example: People usually accomplish things that are sources of pride — like goals or records.
• Attain - To succeed in achieving something that one has worked for.
• Example: They ought to attain this aim.
• Fail - To be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal.
• Example: If you don't work hard, you may fail.
• Achieve - To successfully bring about or reach a desired objective or result by effort, skill, or courage.
• Example: We will use every possible means to achieve our objective.
• Execute - To put a plan, order, or course of action into effect.
• Example: Never once did I doubt that I would be able to execute my plan.
  

Hence, the only possible answer is option 3.

Additional Information

• The antonyms of the word 'Fulfill' are "Fail, Slight, Slur".
• The synonyms of the word 'Fulfill' are "Accomplish, Attain, Achieve".

The correct answer is 'Caused.'

Key Points

• The word 'Prompted' means To encourage someone to do something.
• Example: He prompted his brother to win the match.
• Let's look at the meaning of the given options:-
• Restricted - To put a limit on something.
• Example: Membership of the club is restricted to adults.
• Impeded - To delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them; hinder.
• Example: The rescue attempt was impeded by bad weather.
• Quelled - To put an end to something.
• Example: The threat of nuclear terrorism has been quelled.
• Deterred - To prevent the occurrence of something.
• Example: The company's financial difficulties have deterred potential investors.
  

Hence, the only possible answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the word 'Prompted' are "Encouraged, Caused, Brought, Produced".
• The antonyms of the word 'Prompted' are "Restricted, Impeded, Deterred".

The correct answer is 'Who can help the people who need help.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about a mother who is trying to make his son a good person who can help needy people.
• The use of the phrase ''good person'' in the sentence indicates the use of the phrase 'help the people' in the blank.
• Therefore, the most appropriate option to be filled in the blank is 'Who can help the people who need help.'
  

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Complete Sentence: His mother doesn’t know about this and all and always thought he is a very bad person like his father but tried always to make him a good person and told him to study well and be a good person and a great person who can help the people who need help.

The correct answer is 'His ultimate aim was to learn.'

Key Points

• The fifth sentence of the third paragraph says "But his ultimate aim was to learn.''
• From the above sentence, we can say that according to the passage, the ultimate aim of the boy even after getting a job was to learn.
  

Hence, the only possible answer is option 5.

The correct answer is 'Because of overdrinking.'

Key Points

• The fourth sentence of the first paragraph says "Chottu’s father died because of overdrinking, he never cared for his family and always beats his mother.''
• From the above sentence, we can say that according to the passage, Chotu's father died because of overdrinking.
  

Hence, the only possible answer is option 2.

The correct answer is 'At a construction site.'

Key Points

• The third sentence of the first paragraph says "He used to go to school and his mother used to go for a small job at a construction site but they lived very happily with that small income also.''
• From the above sentence, we can say that according to the passage, Chotu's mother use to work at a construction site.
  

Hence, the only possible answer is option 3.

Persons: Rita, Tina, Sonu, Pinku, Rahul, Priya, Gaurav, and Rohit.

1). Two persons are sitting between Rohit and Priya.

2). Two persons are sitting between Rita and Rohit.

3). Two persons are sitting between Priya and Sonu.

4). Tina is not an immediate neighbor of Sonu.

5). Priya is not a neighbor of Tina.

6). Gaurav sits second to the right of Pinku.

7). Rahul is not immediate left of Rohit. ( from here Case 1 gets eliminated)

The final arrangements:

Hence, Rahul sits opposites to Priya.

Persons: Rita, Tina, Sonu, Pinku, Rahul, Priya, Gaurav, and Rohit.

1). Two persons are sitting between Rohit and Priya.

2). Two persons are sitting between Rita and Rohit.

3). Two persons are sitting between Priya and Sonu.

4). Tina is not an immediate neighbor of Sonu.

5). Priya is not a neighbor of Tina.

6). Gaurav sits second to the right of Pinku.

7). Rahul is not immediate left of Rohit. ( from here Case 1 gets eliminated)

The final arrangements:

Hence, Tina sits third to the right of Pinku.

Persons: Rita, Tina, Sonu, Pinku, Rahul, Priya, Gaurav, and Rohit.

1). Two persons are sitting between Rohit and Priya.

2). Two persons are sitting between Rita and Rohit.

3). Two persons are sitting between Priya and Sonu.

4). Tina is not an immediate neighbor of Sonu.

5). Priya is not a neighbor of Tina.

6). Gaurav sits second to the right of Pinku.

7). Rahul is not immediate left of Rohit. ( from here Case 1 gets eliminated)

The final arrangements:

Hence, Four persons sit between Sonu and Tina, when we move in an anticlockwise direction from Sonu.

Persons: Rita, Tina, Sonu, Pinku, Rahul, Priya, Gaurav, and Rohit.

1). Two persons are sitting between Rohit and Priya.

2). Two persons are sitting between Rita and Rohit.

3). Two persons are sitting between Priya and Sonu.

4). Tina is not an immediate neighbor of Sonu.

5). Priya is not a neighbor of Tina.

6). Gaurav sits second to the right of Pinku.

7). Rahul is not immediate left of Rohit. ( from here Case 1 gets eliminated)

The final arrangements:

After changing of position the new arrangements is

Hence, After changing positions Gaurav sits immediate right of Sonu.

Persons: Rita, Tina, Sonu, Pinku, Rahul, Priya, Gaurav, and Rohit.

1). Two persons are sitting between Rohit and Priya.

2). Two persons are sitting between Rita and Rohit.

3). Two persons are sitting between Priya and Sonu.

4). Tina is not an immediate neighbor of Sonu.

5). Priya is not a neighbor of Tina.

6). Gaurav sits second to the right of Pinku.

7). Rahul is not immediate left of Rohit. ( from here Case 1 gets eliminated)

The final arrangements:

Hence, Both Rohit and Gaurav are the immediate neighbors of Tina.

Hence, ‘three’ pairs are there in the word ‘ENTERPRISE’, each of which has as many letters between them in the word (both forward and backward direction) as they have between them in the English Alphabet.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 10

Given number is 624739854

Now we add 1 in all even digits and subtract 1 from all odd digits.

After the arrangement we get:

735628945

The 5th digit from the left end is 2 and the 4th digit from the right end is 8. so the sum is 8 + 2 = 10

Hence, the correct answer is 10.

Facing: North

1. Q is sitting second from on the extreme ends. 

(Here two cases are possible Case I Q is sitting second from the extreme North end Case II where Q is sitting second from the extreme south end) 

2. Only two people are sitting between Q and

3. S is sitting seventh to the right of M. 

Here Case II eliminates as Q is sitting second from the extreme end so S will not sit beyond.

4. L is sitting exactly in between Q and S. 

5. Only one person is sitting between S and O. 

(As O can sit both the sides of S. So, In Case I.I O is sitting second to the right of S and in Case I.II O is sitting second to the left of S.)

6. O is sitting third to the left of R. 

7. R is not an immediate neighbour of S.

Here Case I.II eliminates as R is not an immediate neighbour of S.

8. P is sitting second to the left of N, who is sitting fourth to the right of R. 

The final arrangement:

Hence, N is sitting at the extreme right end of the row.

Facing: North

1. Q is sitting second from on the extreme ends. 

(Here two cases are possible Case I Q is sitting second from the extreme North end Case II where Q is sitting second from the extreme south end) 

2. Only two people are sitting between Q and M.

3. S is sitting seventh to the right of M. 

Here Case II eliminates as Q is sitting second from the end so S will not sit beyond.

4. L is sitting exactly in between Q and S. 

5. Only one person is sitting between S and O. 

(As O can sit both the sides of S. So, In Case I.I O is sitting second to the right of S and in Case I.II O is sitting second to the left of S.)

6. O is sitting third to the left of R. 

7. R is not an immediate neighbour of S.

Here Case I.II eliminates as R is not an immediate neighbour of S.

8. P is sitting second to the left of N, who is sitting fourth to the right of R. 

The final arrangement:

Hence, 21 people are sitting in the row.

NOTE - we always count the number of person whether they are defined or not in the final arrangement so here we will count all the seats as these are for the persons.

Facing: North

1. Q is sitting second from on the extreme ends. 

(Here two cases are possible Case I Q is sitting second from the extreme North end Case II where Q is sitting second from the extreme south end) 

2. Only two people are sitting between Q and M.

3. S is sitting seventh to the right of M. 

Here Case II eliminates as Q is sitting second from the end so S will not sit beyond.

4. L is sitting exactly in between Q and S. 

5. Only one person is sitting between S and O. 

(As O can sit both the sides of S. So, In Case I.I O is sitting second to the right of S and in Case I.II O is sitting second to the left of S.)

6. O is sitting third to the left of R. 

7. R is not an immediate neighbour of S.

Here Case I.II eliminates as R is not an immediate neighbour of S.

8. P is sitting second to the left of N, who is sitting fourth to the right of R. 

The final arrangement:

1. Second to the right of N - False (As P is second to left of N )
2. Second to the left of R - False ( As P is second to the right of R ) 3. Second from one the extreme ends - False ( As P is third from right end ) 4. Immediate neighbour of N - False ( As P is not the neighbour of N )

Hence, None of the statement is true for P.

Facing: North

1. Q is sitting second from on the extreme ends. 

(Here two cases are possible Case I Q is sitting second from the extreme North end Case II where Q is sitting second from the extreme south end) 

2. Only two people are sitting between Q and M.

3. S is sitting seventh to the right of M. 

Here Case II eliminates as Q is sitting second from the end so S will not sit beyond.

4. L is sitting exactly in between Q and S. 

5. Only one person is sitting between S and O. 

(As O can sit both the sides of S. So, In Case I.I O is sitting second to the right of S and in Case I.II O is sitting second to the left of S.)

6. O is sitting third to the left of R. 

7. R is not an immediate neighbour of S.

Here Case I.II eliminates as R is not an immediate neighbour of S.

8. P is sitting second to the left of N, who is sitting fourth to the right of R. 

The final arrangement

Hence, Six people are sitting in between L and O.

NOTE - we always count the number of person whether they are defined or not in the final arrangement so here we will count all the seats as these are for the persons.

The table is drawn describing symbols and their meanings,

1. Amu is father-in-law of Rahul, who is brother-in-law of Ravi.

2. Priya is the sister of Ravi and karan.

3. Karan is the maternal uncle of Vani.

4. Monu is the brother of Bhanu, who is mother of Priya.

5. Amu has only one son.

Hence, the final arrangement will be, 

As the gender of Vani is unknown, number of males in the family cannot be determined.

Hence, Cannot be determined is the correct answer.

Given Statement: K < B < C = D > M < H ≥ N

Conclusions:

I. K < N → False (As K < B < C = D > M < H ≥ N, there is no relation between K and N because there are opposite signs between K and N. So, it is false)

II. B < D → True ( As K < B < C = D > M < H ≥ N → B < D. So, it is true)

Hence, Only II follow.

Given statements: X < Y < Z ≤ A ≤ B = C > D ≥ E < F < G

Conclusions:

I  C ≥ X → False (Given X < Y < Z ≤ A ≤ B = C > D ≥ E < F < G so from the statement C > X is true but C ≥ X is false because Y is only greater then X not Y is equal to X thus C ≥ X is false )

II B > E → True (Given X < Y < Z ≤ A ≤ B = C > D ≥ E < F < G thus B > E is true)

Hence, Only II is true.

Given statement: E < F ≤ G > H ≥ K

Conclusions: 

I. F > H → False (as E < F ≤ G > H ≥ K → F ≤ G > H → no clear relation between F and H can be determined as there are opposite signs between F and H. So, It is false)

II. G < E → False (as E < F ≤ G > H ≥ K → E < F ≤ G → E < G. So, it is false)

Hence, Neither conclusion I nor II is true.

Given series: Left side H N T K Q S C F D E A W G I X H U J B M Right side

The letter exactly between J and K is A.

 Left side H N T K Q S C F D E A W G I X H U J B M Right side

The letter third to the right of A is I.

Given series: Left side H N T K Q S C F D E A W G I X H U J B M Right side

The seventh letter from the right side is I.

Left side H N T K Q S C F D E A W G I X H U J B M Right side

The fourth letter to the left of I is E.

Thus, the fourth letter to the left of the seventh letter from the right side will be E.

Given series: Left side H N T K Q S C F D E A W G I X H U J B M Right side

Vowels that are immediately preceded by a consonant are:

H N T K Q S C F D E A W G I X H U J B M

Hence, three vowels are immediately preceded by a consonant i.e D E, G I, H U.

Given series: Left side H N T K Q S C F D E A W G I X H U J B M Right side

The eighth letter from the left side is F.

Left side H N T K Q S C F D E A W G I X H U J B M Right side

The fifth letter to the right of F is G.

Thus, the fifth to the right of the eighth letter from the left side will be G.

Let’s check each option

L + 4 = P; P + 5 = U

P + 4 = T; T + 5 = Y

A + 3 = D; D + 8 = L

N + 4 = R; R + 5 = W

Hence, ADL is the correct answer.

Person: K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, and R.

Month: January, April, June, and August

Dates: 8^th & 15^th 

1. K delivers his lecture on the 8^th of a month which has only 30 days.

2. Only three lectures were delivered between K and L.

3. O delivers the lecture immediately after L.

(Here 2 cases are possible, Case1: K delivers his lecture on the 8^th of April, Case2: K delivers his lecture on the 8^th of June.

Case 1:

Case 2:

4) Number of persons who give the lecture after O is the same as the number of persons who give the lecture before P.

5. Only two persons give lectures between P and M.

Case 1:

Case 2:

6. Q and M give their lectures in the same month.

(From here Case 1 is eliminated because no vacant position for Q as according to statement 6 Q and M give their lecture in the same month)

7. N gives the lecture before R.

The final arrangement will be as follows:

Hence, P gives the lecture on 8th August.

Person: K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, and R.

Month: January, April, June, and August

Dates: 8th & 15th 

1. K delivers his lecture on the 8th of a month which has only 30 days.

2. Only three lectures were delivered between K and L.

3. O delivers the lecture immediately after L.

(Here 2 cases are possible, Case1: K delivers his lecture on the 8th of April, Case2: K delivers his lecture on the 8th of June.

Case 1:

Case 2:

4) Number of persons who give the lecture after O is the same as the number of persons who give the lecture before P.

5. Only two persons give lectures between P and M.

Case 1:

Case 2:

6. Q and M give their lectures in the same month.

(From here Case 1 is eliminated because no vacant position for Q as according to statement 6 Q and M give their lecture in the same month)

7. N gives the lecture before R.

The final arrangement will be as follows:

Hence, 5 lectures were delivered after Q.

Person: K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, and R.

Month: January, April, June, and August

Dates: 8th & 15th 

1. K delivers his lecture on the 8th of a month which has only 30 days.

2. Only three lectures were delivered between K and L.

3. O delivers the lecture immediately after L.

(Here 2 cases are possible, Case1: K delivers his lecture on the 8th of April, Case2: K delivers his lecture on the 8th of June.

Case 1:

Case 2:

4) Number of persons who give the lecture after O is the same as the number of persons who give the lecture before P.

5. Only two persons give lectures between P and M.

Case 1:

Case 2:

6. Q and M give their lectures in the same month.

(From here Case 1 is eliminated because no vacant position for Q as according to statement 6 Q and M give their lecture in the same month)

7. N gives the lecture before R.

The final arrangement will be as follows:

Hence, L doesn’t deliver the lecture in the month having 30 days.

Person: K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, and R.

Month: January, April, June, and August

Dates: 8th & 15th 

1. K delivers his lecture on the 8th of a month which has only 30 days.

2. Only three lectures were delivered between K and L.

3. O delivers the lecture immediately after L.

(Here 2 cases are possible, Case1: K delivers his lecture on the 8th of April, Case2: K delivers his lecture on the 8th of June.

Case 1:

Case 2:

4) Number of persons who give the lecture after O is the same as the number of persons who give the lecture before P.

5. Only two persons give lectures between P and M.

Case 1:

Case 2:

6. Q and M give their lectures in the same month.

(From here Case 1 is eliminated because no vacant position for Q as according to statement 6 Q and M give their lecture in the same month)

7. N gives the lecture before R.

The final arrangement will be as follows:

Hence, P delivers the lecture immediately before R.

Person: K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, and R.

Month: January, April, June, and August

Dates: 8th & 15th 

1. K delivers his lecture on the 8th of a month which has only 30 days.

2. Only three lectures were delivered between K and L.

3. O delivers the lecture immediately after L.

(Here 2 cases are possible, Case1: K delivers his lecture on the 8th of April, Case2: K delivers his lecture on the 8th of June.

Case 1:

Case 2:

4) Number of persons who give the lecture after O is the same as the number of persons who give the lecture before P.

5. Only two persons give lectures between P and M.

Case 1:

Case 2:

6. Q and M give their lectures in the same month.

(From here Case 1 is eliminated because no vacant position for Q as according to statement 6 Q and M give their lecture in the same month)

7. N gives the lecture before R.

The final arrangement will be as follows:

Hence, M gives the lecture on 15th April.

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1- Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket, the BODMAS rule must be followed,

?% of (40% of 1500) = (60% of 20)% of 750

⇒ ?% of (40/100 × 1500) = (60/100 × 20)% of 750

⇒ ?% of 600 = 12% of 750

Step-2- Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

⇒ ?/100 × 600 = 12/100 × 750

⇒ ? = 90/6

∴ ? = 15

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order is given below:

Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first and in the bracket,

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated.

Given expression is,

21.80% of 700 + 65.74 = 169.14 + ? % of 300.10

We can write the given values as:

21.80 ≈ 22 and 65.74 ≈ 66

169.14 ≈ 169 and 300.10 ≈ 300

Then,

⇒ 22% of 700 + 66 = 169 + ?% of 300

⇒ (22/100) × 700 + 66 = 169 + (?/100) × 300

⇒ 22 × 7 + 66 = 169 + (3 × ?)

⇒ 154 + 66 = 169 + (3 × ?)

⇒ 220 = 169 + (3 × ?)

⇒ (3 × ?) = 220 - 169

⇒ 3 × ? = 51

⇒ ? ≈ 17

√5041 × 61.67 × (2.98/17.89) ÷ ³√215 = ?^1/3 + 45.48

It can be approximated as √5041 × 62 × (3/18) ÷ ³√216 = ?^1/3 + 46

 71 × 62 × (1/6) × 1/6 = ?^1/3 + 46

4402/36 = ?^1/3 + 46

?^1/3= 122.27 – 46

? = 76.27³

(80.0003% of 1601.73) + (75.123% of 1003.158) + 1000 - (50.82% of 3001.72) × 2.0007

Concept used:

Calculation:

⇒ (80% of 1600) + (75% of 1000) + 1000 - (50% of 3000) × 2,

⇒ (80 × 16) + (75 × 10) + 1000 - (50 × 30) × 2, (Simplifying ‘brackets’)

⇒ 1280 + 750 + 1000 - 1500 × 2,

⇒ 3030 - 3000,

⇒ 30

∴ ? = 30

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1- Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket,

Step-2- Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3- Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4- Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated.

Given expression is,

98.8 × 4032 ÷ 27.89% of 599 = 16 × 339.7 ÷ 17.2 + ? + 80.1

Taking Approximate values as,

98.8 ≈ 99, 27.89 ≈ 28, 599 ≈ 600, 339.7 ≈ 340, 17.2 ≈ 17, 80.1 ≈ 80

⇒ 99 × 4032 ÷ 28% of 600 = 16 × 340 ÷ 17 + ? + 80

⇒ 99 × 4032 ÷ 0.28 × 600 = 16 × 20 + ? + 80

⇒ 99 × 24 = 320 + ? + 80

∴ ? = 2000

Given,

⇒ [{(1948 + 652 – 140) ÷ (41 × 8)} + (313 ÷ 2)] = 2⁶ + 10^?

⇒ [{(2600 – 140) ÷ (41 × 8)} + (313 ÷ 2)] = 2⁶ + 10^?

⇒ [{2460 ÷ (41 × 8)} + (313 ÷ 2)] = 2⁶ + 10^?

⇒ [{2460 ÷ 328} + (313 ÷ 2)] = 2⁶ + 10^?

⇒ [7.5 + 156.5] = 2⁶ + 10^?

⇒ 164 = 2⁶ + 10^?

⇒ 164 = 64 + 10^?

⇒ 10^? = 100

⇒ 10^? = 10²

⇒ ? = 2

Formula used:

(a – b) (a + b) = a² – b²

Calculations:

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below.

Step - 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and following BODMAS rule in the bracket -

Step - 2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next.

Step - 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated.

Step - 4: Last but not the least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated.

Given expression is  :

( √7 + 2) ( √28 – 4 ) ( 3 + √5 ) ( 6 – √20 )    

⇒ ( √7 + 2) (2( √7 – 2 ))  ( 3 + √5 ) (2( 3 – √5 ))

⇒ 4 × ( √7 + 2) ( √7 – 2 ) ( 3 + √5 ) ( 3 – √5 )

⇒ 4 × (7 – 4)(9 – 5)

⇒ 4 × 3 × 4

 ∴ 48

Given, the speed of boat in still water is 6 km/hour

And the speed of stream is 2 km/hour

⇒ The speed of stream in downstream = 8 km/hour

And the speed of stream in upstream = 4 km/hour

Let the fixed distance be x km

Now, according to question

x/4 = 3 + x/8

⇒ x/4 – x/8 = 3

⇒ x/8 = 3

⇒ x = 24

⇒ The total distance covered by the boat in upstream and downstream = 24 × 2

∴ The total distance is 48 km

Shortcut Trick

The difference in the interest earned in three years on a certain sum P at R% p.a. (compounded annually and simple interest) = (\frac{PR^2}{100^2} \times (\frac{R}{100} + 3))

According to the question,

⇒ ₹197.12 = (\frac{P(8)^2}{100^2} \times (\frac{8}{100} + 3))

⇒ ₹197.12 = (\frac{64P}{10000} \times (\frac{308}{100}))

⇒ P = ₹10,000

 The principal invested is ₹10,000.

Alternate Method

Given:

A certain amount P is invested in scheme A for 3 years at a simple interest of 8% per annum.

The same amount P is invested in scheme B for 3 years at 8% per annum compounded annually.

The difference in the interest earned is ₹197.12.

Formula used:

(1) S.I = (\frac{P \times R \times T}{100})

(2) C.I = P[(1 + (\frac{R}{100}))T - 1]

Where, 

P, is the principal invested

R, rate of interest applied

T, is the time of investment 

S.I, is the simple interest earned

C.I, is the compound interest earned

Calculation:

Let P is the principal invested.

Let S.I is the simple interest earned.

Let C.I is the compound interest earned.

In the first case:

⇒ S.I = (\frac{P× 8 × 3}{100})    ----(1)

In the second case:

⇒ C.I = P[(1 + (\frac{8}{100}))³ - 1]

⇒ C.I = P[((\frac{27}{25}))3 - 1]    ----(2)

According to the question,

⇒ C.I - S.I = P[((\frac{27}{25}))3 - 1] - (\frac{P× 8 × 3}{100})

⇒ ₹197.12 = P[(\frac{19683}{15625}) - 1] - (\frac{P× 8 × 3}{100})

⇒ ₹197.12 = P[(\frac{4058}{15625})] - (\frac{24P}{100})

⇒ ₹197.12 = P[(\frac{4058-3750}{15625})]

⇒ P = ₹10,000

∴ The principal invested is ₹10,000.

Shortcut Trick

Time to cross platform (Train + Platform) = 30 seconds

Time to cross standing pole (Train only) = 10 seconds

Time taken to cover platform length alone = 30 − 10 = 20 seconds

Ratio of Train length to Platform length = 10 : 20 = 1 : 2

If 2 units = 300 m, then 1 unit = 150 m

∴ The correct answer is 150 m.

Alternate Method

Given: Length of platform = 300 m, Time to cross pole = 10 s, Time to cross platform = 30 s.

Formula Used: Speed = Distance ÷ Time

⇒ Speed of train (v) = Train Length (L) ÷ 10

⇒ Speed of train (v) = (L + 300) ÷ 30

⇒ L ÷ 10 = (L + 300) ÷ 30

⇒ 3 × L = L + 300

⇒ 2 × L = 300

⇒ L = 150 m

∴ The correct answer is 150 m.

Additional Information

Relative Speed

When two objects move in the same direction, relative speed = S₁ − S₂. In opposite directions, relative speed = S₁ + S₂.

Train Crossing Objects

To cross a point object (pole, man), distance = length of train. To cross a stationary object with length (bridge, tunnel, platform), distance = length of train + length of object.

Unit Conversion

To convert km/hr to m/s, multiply by 5/18. To convert m/s to km/hr, multiply by 18/5.

Given:

The cost price of an article is 20% less than its marked price.

Discount% = 10%

Concept:

We assume total percentage will 100%.

Formula used:

S.P = M.P × [(100 – D%)/100]

P = S.P – C.P

P% = (P/C.P) × 100

Where, C.P = Cost Price, S.P = Selling Price, P = Profit, D = Discount, M.P = Marked Price

Calculation:

Let the marked price of an article be Rs. x.

Then C.P = x × (100 – 20)% = x × 80% = 4x/5

After 20% discount,

S.P = M.P × [(100 – D%)/100]

⇒ x × [(100 – 10)/100]

⇒ x × (90/100)

⇒ 9x/10

Since S.P > C.P

P = S.P – C.P

⇒ (9x/10) – (4x/5)

⇒ (9x – 8x)/10

⇒ x/10

P% = (P/C.P) × 100

⇒ [(x/10)/(4x/5)] × 100

⇒ [(x/10) × (5/4x)] × 100

⇒ 1/8 × 100

⇒ 25/2

⇒ 12.5

∴ The Profit percentage is 12.5%

Alternate Method

Let M.P be 100.

C.P = 100 – 20 = 80

S.P = 100 – 10 = 90

P = S.P – C.P = 90 – 80 = 10

P% = (P/C.P) × 100 = (10/80) × 100 = 12.5

∴ The Profit percentage is 12.5%

According to the question,

⇒ The present age of Rohan = 8 + 10 = 18 yrs

⇒ The present age of Rajiv = 18 - 3 = 15 yrs

Similarly

The present age of  sister = 10 yrs

⇒ Present age of Father = 18 + 15 +10 = 43 yrs

Sum of Present age of Parents = 84 years

⇒ Present age of Mother = 84 - 43 = 41 yrs

∴ The required Difference = 43 - 41 = 2 yrs

We know that,

Area of an equilateral triangle (= {{\sqrt 3 } \over 4}{\left( {side} \right)^2})

∵ Side of the triangle (= {{48} \over 3} = 16\ cm)

∴ Area of the triangle ​(= {{\sqrt 3 } \over 4} \times {\left( {16} \right)^2}\ c{m^2})

(= {\rm{ }}64\sqrt 3\ c{m^2})

Shortcut Trick

Initial milk in 80 L (ratio 2:3) = 80 × (2/5) = 32 L.

Mixture replaced = 25% of 80 L = 20 L.

Milk removed = 25% of 32 L = 8 L.

Milk added = 20 L (equal to the mixture removed).

Final Milk = 32 − 8 + 20 = 44 L.

∴ The correct answer is 44 litres.

Alternate Method

Given: Total Mixture = 80 L, Ratio (M:W) = 2:3.

⇒ Initial Milk = (2/5) × 80 = 32 L.

⇒ Initial Water = (3/5) × 80 = 48 L.

⇒ Replacement amount = 25% of 80 = 20 L.

⇒ Milk in 20 L mixture = (2/5) × 20 = 8 L.

⇒ Milk left after removal = 32 − 8 = 24 L.

⇒ Milk added = 20 L.

⇒ Final amount of Milk = 24 + 20 = 44 L.

∴ The correct answer is 44 litres.

Additional Information

Mixture Replacement Rule

When a part of a mixture is replaced by one of its components, the ratio of the components in the remaining part stays the same as the original ratio.

Formula for Remaining Quantity

Remaining amount of original liquid = Initial amount × (1 − x/V)ⁿ, where x is quantity replaced, V is total volume, and n is number of operations.

Alligation in Replacement

Replacement problems can also be solved by treating the added pure component as a 100% concentration mixture.

Let the total work = 360 units

Efficiency of A (= \frac{360}{60} = 6) units/day

Efficiency of B (= \frac{360}{45} = 8) units/day

Efficiency of C (= \frac{360}{30} = 12) units/day

According to question

Amount of work done 

(= 6 \times 5 + (6 + 8) \times 7.5 + (6 + 8 + 12) \times 5\ = 30 + 105 + 130 = 265: units)

Remaining work = 360 – 265 = 95 unit

Required time (= \frac{(600% \times 95)}{6} = 95: days )

The average price of per kg of rice sold by all the shopkeepers = (43.5 + 42 + 40 + 44 + 42.5)/5 = Rs. 42.4

The average price of per kg of jowar sold by all the shopkeepers = (38 + 39.5 + 37 + 36.5 + 39)/5 = Rs. 38

 ∴ The difference = 42.4 – 38 = Rs. 4.4

The total price (per kg) of all the products sold by C = (37.5 + 37 + 40 + 41.5 + 34 + 28) = 218

The total price (per kg) of all the products sold by E = (35 + 39 + 42.5 + 39 + 33.5 + 31) = 220

∴ Required ratio = 109 : 110

Total earning of shop keeper D = 15 × 36.5 + 18 × 41 + 31 × 30.5 = Rs. 2231

∴ Total earning of shop keeper D = Rs. 2231

Amount earned by shopkeeper B = 66 × 39.5 = Rs. 2607

Amount earned by shopkeeper D = 75 × 34 = Rs. 2550

∴ The difference = 2607 – 2550 = Rs. 57

Amount earned by shopkeeper A = 88 × 43.5 + 66 × 40 = Rs. 6468

Amount earned by shopkeeper B = 88 × 42 + 66 × 43 = Rs. 6534

Amount earned by shopkeeper C = 88 × 40 + 66 × 41.5 = Rs. 6259

Amount earned by shopkeeper D = 88 × 44 + 66 × 41 = Rs. 6578

Amount earned by shopkeeper E = 88 × 42.5 + 66 × 39 = Rs. 6314

∴ Shopkeeper D will earn the highest.

Calculations:

I. x² – 11√3x + 90 = 0

⇒ x² – 6√3x – 5√3x + 90 = 0

⇒ x(x – 6√3) – 5√3(x - 6√3) = 0

⇒ (x – 6√3) (x – 5√3) = 0

⇒ x = 6√3, 5√3

II. y² – 9√7y + 140 = 0

⇒ y² – 5√7y – 4√7y + 140 = 0

⇒ y(y - 5√7) – 4√7(y – 5√7) = 0

⇒ (y – 5√7) (y – 4√7) = 0

⇒ y = 5√7, 4√7

Comparison between x and y (via Tabulation):

∴ x < y

Important PointsThe value of √3 = 1.732 

The value of √7 = 2.645

I. 2x² - 33x + 136 = 0

⇒ 2x² - 17x - 16x + 136 = 0

⇒ (x - 8) (2x - 17) = 0

⇒ x = 8, 17/2

II. 2y² - 37y + 171 = 0

⇒ 2y² - 19y - 18y + 171 = 0

⇒ (y - 9) (2y - 19) = 0

⇒ y = 9, 19/2

∴ x < y

Calculation:

I. x = √529

⇒ x = 23

II. y² – 21y + 104 = 0

⇒ y² – 8y – 13y + 104 = 0

⇒ (y – 13) (y – 8) = 0

⇒ y – 13 = 0, and y – 8 = 0 

So, y = 13, and y = 8.

∴ x > y

Kindly note that:  x = √529, which is the 1 st equation is a linear equation.

This means it will only have one solution. The solution will be positive.

If the equation was x2 = 529, then we will have 2 roots, as it is a quadratic equation. 

Keep this fact in mind as this will help us in solving this type of problem.

I. x² + 14x + 24 = 0

⇒ x² + 12x + 2x + 24 = 0

⇒ x(x + 2) + 12(x + 2) = 0

⇒ (x + 12)(x + 2) = 0

⇒ x = -12, x = -2

II. 9y² – 4 = 0

⇒ 9y² = 4

⇒ y = 2/3, y = -2/3

Hence, x < y

CALCULATION :

I. 6x + 16y = - 4

Multiplying on both sides by 4, we get,

⇒ 24x + 64y = - 16      ----(1)

II. 8x + 36y = 2

Multiplying on both sides by 3, we get,

⇒ 24x + 108y = 6      ----(2)

Subtracting equation 1 from 2, we get,

⇒ 44y = 22

⇒ y = 1/2      ----(3)

Substituting equation 3 in equation 1, we get,

⇒ 24x + 32 = - 16

⇒ 24x = - 48

⇒ x = - 2

∴ We can observe that x < y.

The Correct Answer is Chandragupta II.

• The iron pillar is a structure 23 feet 8 inches high with 16 inches in diameter that was built by a "King Chandra,"  Chandragupta II, and now stands at Mehrauli in Delhi, in the Qutb complex.
• It is known for the rust-proof nature of the metals used in its construction.
• The pillar weighs more than six tonnes and is believed to have been erected elsewhere, perhaps outside the Udayagiri Caves, and shifted early in the Delhi Sultanate to its present position.
• The pillar carries a variety of inscriptions from various periods, some of which were not systematically examined considering the prominent location and easy access of the pillar.
• The oldest inscription on the pillar is that of a king called Chandra, commonly known as Chandragupta II, the Gupta Emperor.

The correct answer is Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

Key Points

• President Bidya Devi Bhandari of Nepal appointed Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the new prime minister of Nepal on 25 December 2022.
• He will become the prime minister for the third time.
• He has formed a coalition government with the support of other parties.
• He will replace Sher Bahadur Deuba of the Nepali Congress party as the PM.
• The parliament of Nepal is called Sanghiya Sansad.

Additional Information

• Nepal:
• Capital - Kathmandu.
• Currency - Nepalese rupee.
• President - Bidhya Devi Bhandari.
• Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia.

The correct answer is the Yamuna.

Key Points

• River Chambal, a principal tributary of river Yamuna.
• The Chambal river originates in the Vindhyan ranges near Mhow in Indore District of Madhya Pradesh.
• The length of the river is 900 km and it is a tributary of the Yamuna river.
• The Chambal River remains one of North India’s unpolluted rivers, home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna.

Additional Information

• ​Yamuna River System
• ​The Yamuna River is the largest tributary of the Ganga River.
• It originates from the Yamunotri glacier, at the Bandarpoonch peak in Uttarakhand.
• The main tributaries joining the river include the Sin, Hindon, Betwa Ken, and Chambal.
• The Tons is the largest tributary of the Yamuna.

​

The correct answer is England.

Key Points

• Cricketer Sam Curran on 23 December 2022 became the costliest cricketer ever to be bought by any franchise of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
• He was bought by Punjab Kings during the IPL auction for ₹18.5 crores.
• The IPL auctions for the 2023 season are being held in Kerala.
• He broke cricketer Ishan Kishan’s record who was picked last season for ₹15.25 crore by Mumbai Indians.

Important Points 

• The other big buys at the IPL 2023 were Cameron Green who was sold to Mumbai Indians for ₹17.50 crore, while Chennai Super Kings bought English player Ben Stokes for ₹16.25 crore.
• Among other notable pics, Shivam Mavi was bagged by Gujarat Titans for ₹6 crore, Joshua Little was sold to Gujarat Titans for ₹4.4 crore, Will Jacks was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹3.2 crore, while Mayank Dagar was sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹1.8 crore.

The Correct Answer is 1966.

Key Points

• The Asian Development Bank is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966, which is headquartered in the Ortigas Center located in the city of Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Important Points

About ADB:

• It is a regional development bank
• Established on 19 December 1966.
• Headquartered — Manila, Philippines.
• Official United Nations Observer.
• Membership: The bank admits the members of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP, formerly the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East or ECAFE) and non-regional developed countries.
• Currently, it has 68 members.
• India was a founding member of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 1966 and is now the bank’s fourth-largest shareholder and top borrower.
• As of 31 December 2019, ADB’s five largest shareholders are Japan and the United States (each with 15.6% of total shares), the People’s Republic of China (6.4%), India (6.3%), and Australia (5.8%).

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In news:

• ADB announced that it had appointed Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa as its vice president (V­P) for private sector operations and public­private partnerships.

The correct answer is Option 4, i.e Lambda (λ).

• The wavelength, the distance between corresponding points of two consecutive waves. “Corresponding points” refers to two points or particles in the same phase—i.e., points that have completed identical fractions of their periodic motion.
• Wavelength is usually denoted by the Greek letter lambda (λ); it is equal to the speed (v) of a wave train in a medium divided by its frequency (f): λ = v/f.

The correct answer is Telangana.

Important Points

• Ramappa Temple, also known as the Rudreshwara temple, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Telangana, India.
• Its construction started in the year 1213 CE by Recharla Rudra, a General of Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva 1199–1262.

Additional Information

• World Heritage Sites are some of the special places present in the world which are protected by the international body UNESCO.
• UNESCO celebrates 'World Heritage Day' every year on 18 April to create awareness among people about these places.
• According to the Union Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the total number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India is 40.
• Khangchendzonga National Park is the only Mixed UNESCO site in India.​

The correct answer is Deducted.

Key Points

Tax Deducted at Source

1. TDS stands for 'Tax Deducted at Source'.
2. It was introduced to collect tax at the source from where an individual's income is generated.
3. The government uses TDS as a tool to collect tax in order to minimize tax evasion by taxing the income (partially or wholly) at the time it is generated rather than at a later date.

The correct answer is Dadabhai Naoroji.

• Dadabhai Naoroji wrote the book "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India".

Key Points

• Dadabhai Naoroji (1825 AD-1917 AD):
• He was the first Indian to demand Swaraj in the Calcutta Session of INC, 1906.
• He was also known as the Indian Gladstone and Grand Old Man of India.
• He was the first Indian to be elected to the House of Commons on a Liberal Party ticket.
• He highlighted the draining of wealth from India by the British and its effect in his book Poverty and Un-British Rule in India (1901).

Additional Information

• Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded The Servants of India Society in 1905.
• He wrote Speeches of Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
• Bal Gangadhar Tilak authored books The Arctic Home of Vedas and Gita Rahasya.
• Atmaram Pandurang founded the Prarthna Samaj in 1867 AD.

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The correct answer is Akbar.

Key Points

• Din-i Ilahi “the religion of God,” was a system of religious beliefs introduced by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1582 CE.
• His idea was to combine Islam and Hinduism into one faith, but also to add aspects of Christianity, Zoroastrianism and Jainism.
• He founded an academy, the Ibadat Khana, “the House of Worship,” in 1575, where representatives of all major faiths could meet to discuss questions of theology.
• Akbar was the 3rd Mughal emperor of India.
• Akbar succeeded his father, Humayun, in 1556.
• The 13-year-old Akbar was enthroned by Bairam Khan and was proclaimed Shahanshah.
• Akbar was given the nickname 'the Great' because of his many accomplishments, among which, was his record of unbeaten military campaigns that established the Mughal rule in the Indian subcontinent.

Additional Information

• Muhammad Ghaznavi:
• Mahmud of Ghazni (971-1030) was the first sultan of the Ghaznavid dynasty in Afghanistan
• Humayun:
• He was, also called Naṣir al-Din Muḥammad, the second Mughal ruler of India, who was more an adventurer than a consolidator of his empire.
• The son and successor of Babur, who had founded the Mughal dynasty, Humayun ruled from 1530 to 1540 and again from 1555 to 1556.

The correct answer is ​National Farmers Day.

Key Points

• I ndia observes National Farmers Day or Kisan Diwas on December 23 every year.
• The day marks the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
• He served as the PM of India from July 28, 1979, to January 14, 1980.
• Shri Charan Singh was born in 1902 at Noorpur in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh.
• He was a farmer leader.
• On December 23, 1978, he founded the Kisan Trust, aiming to educate the rural masses of India against injustice.

Additional Information 

Concept:

• Satellite: A satellite is an object that moves around a larger object. But usually when someone says "satellite," they are talking about a "man-made" satellite. Man-made satellites are machines made by people. These machines are launched into space and orbit Earth or another body in space. Ex - Moon, sputnik -1 etc.
• Natural Satellite: A natural satellite is an object that orbits a planet or other body larger than itself and which is not man-made. Ex- Earth has a moon as a natural satellite.

Explanation:

• Aryabhata was the first Indian satellite launched on 19 April 1975.
• It was named after Indian Mathematician and astronomer Aryabhata.
• It was built by ISRO and launched with Russian rocket launch vehicle Kosmos-3M

Important Points

• ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation, Indian space agency develop Indian space programs.
• Founded - 1969
• Headquarter - Bangalore
• Chairman - S. Somanath

Additional InformationList of Important Indian satellites:

The correct answer is Malaria.

Important Points

• Malaria
• Malaria is caused by a protozoan parasite called Plasmodium.
• Carrier is a female anopheles mosquito.
• Affects the spleen organ.

Additional Information

• Cholera
• Cholera is caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae.
• Cause of disease is contaminated water/food.
• Diphtheria
• Diphtheria is caused by bacteria.
• Bacteria name Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
• Spread from person to person through sneezing and coughing.
• Pneumonia
• Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by germs (fungi, bacteria, or viruses).
• It causes cough, fever, chest pain, problem in respiration.

• The National Savings Certificate (NSC) is a fixed income investment scheme that you can open with any post office branch. The scheme is a Government of India initiative. It is a savings bond that encourages subscribers – mainly small to mid-income investors – to invest while saving on income tax.
• A fixed-income instrument like Public Provident Fund and Post Office FDs, this scheme too is a low-risk fixed-income product. You can buy it from the nearest post office in your name, for a minor or with another adult as a joint account. NSC comes with a fixed maturity period of five years. There is no maximum limit on the purchase of NSCs, but only investments of up to Rs.1.5 lakh can earn you a tax break under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. The certificates earn a fixed interest, which is currently at a rate of 7.0% per annum. The interest rate is revised on a regular basis by the government.
• NSC offers guaranteed interest and complete capital protection. However, like most fixed income schemes, they cannot deliver inflation-beating returns like tax-saving mutual funds and the National Pension System. The government has made NSC easily accessible for prospective investors by making it available in post office branches spread across the country.
• The government has promoted the National Savings Certificate as a savings scheme for individuals. Hence, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) and trusts cannot invest in it. Furthermore, even non-resident Indians (NRI) cannot purchase NSC certificates. The scheme is open only for individual Indian resident citizens

The correct answer is Delhi.

Key Points

• National Museum of India:
• The National Museum, New Delhi as we see it today in the majestic building on the corner of Janpath and Maulana Azad Road is the prime museum in the country. Hence, Option 4 is correct.
• The blueprint for establishing the National Museum in Delhi had been prepared by the Maurice Gwyer Committee set up by the Government of India in 1946.
• On the auspicious day of the 15th August 1949, the National Museum was formally inaugurated by the Governor-General of India, Shri R.C. Rajagopalachari, and it was announced that till a permanent building for housing the National Museum was constructed, the Museum would continue to function in the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
• It continued to be looked after well by the Director-General of Archaeology until the Ministry of Education, the Government of India declared it a separate institution to grow in its collections that were sought painstakingly.
• It received several gifts but artifacts were collected mainly through its Art Purchase Committee.
• In the meanwhile, the foundation of the present building was laid by Pt. J.L. Nehru, Prime Minister of India, on the 12th May 1955, and the new building where works of art were displayed elegantly on scientific lines, was handed over to Museum authorities in June 1960.
• The Museum was formally thrown open to the public on December 18, 1960. And it is now within the administrative control and fully financed by the Department of Culture, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.

Image of the Museum:

Additional Information

• Chennai:
• Located on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu.
• The city is home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company trading outpost, when it was called Madras.
• Religious sites include Kapaleeshwarar Temple, adorned with carved and painted gods, and St. Mary’s, a 17th-century Anglican church.
• Bengaluru:
• Also called Bangalore is the capital of India's southern Karnataka state.
• The center of India's high-tech industry, the city is also known for its parks and nightlife.
• By Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha is a Neo-Dravidian legislative building.
• Former royal residences include 19th-century Bangalore Palace, modeled after England’s Windsor Castle, and Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, an 18th-century teak structure.
• Patna:
• It is an ancient city that sprawls along the south bank of the Ganges River in Bihar, northeast India.
• The state capital, it’s home to Bihar Museum, a contemporary landmark exhibiting bronze sculptures and old coins from the region.
• Nearby, Indo-Saracenic–style Patna Museum displays a casket believed to contain the Buddha’s ashes. Close to the river, the Golghar is a domed colonial granary overlooking the city.
• Delhi:
• India’s capital territory is a massive metropolitan area in the country’s north.
• In Old Delhi, a neighborhood dating to the 1600s, stands the imposing Mughal-era Red Fort, a symbol of India, and the sprawling Jama Masjid mosque, whose courtyard accommodates 25,000 people.
• Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a vibrant bazaar filled with food carts, sweets shops, and spice stalls.

The correct answer is option 3, i.e. Putlibai.

• Mahatma Gandhi, by name of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, (born October 2, 1869, Porbandar, India—died January 30, 1948, Delhi), Indian lawyer, politician, social activist, and writer who became the leader of the nationalist movement against the British rule of India.
• Gandhi’s mother, Putlibai, was completely absorbed in religion, did not care much for finery or jewellery, divided her time between her home and the temple, fasted frequently, and wore herself out in days and nights of nursing whenever there was sickness in the family.
• Karamchand Gandhi, who was the dewan (chief minister) of Porbandar, the capital of a small principality in western India (in what is now Gujarat state) under British suzerainty—did not have much in the way of formal education.
• Mohandas grew up in a home steeped in Vaishnavism—worship of the Hindu god Vishnu—with a strong tinge of Jainism, a morally rigorous Indian religion whose chief tenets are nonviolence and the belief that everything in the universe is eternal.

The correct answer is West Bengal.

Key Points

• West Bengal produces the highest amount of rice in India.
• According to a survey by the Government in 2015-16 West Bengal produced 15.75 million tonnes of rice.
• Globally India is the second-largest producer of rice after China.
• But according to 2024–25.
• West Bengal is traditionally the highest rice-producing state in India, contributing around 15.75 million tonnes to the national production.
• Telangana has become a significant contributor, with an estimated rice output of 16.87 million tonnes in 2024–25, making it one of the top rice-producing states.

Important Points

• In 2022: