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Question 451

DSSSB Junior Assistant (LDC) 2025• English Language 2

Choose the best one-word substitute for:

"An inscription written on stone in the memory of a deceased person."

  1. AOption (a)

    ​Epigraph

  2. BOption (b)

    Epitaph

  3. COption (c)

    Memoir

  4. DOption (d)

    Autograph

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Epitaph

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Epitaph.

Key Points

  • The word "Epigraph" refers to an inscription or short quote at the beginning of a book, chapter, or document that suggests its theme. (शिलालेख या लेख)
  • Example: The epigraph at the beginning of the novel set the tone for the entire story.
  • "Epitaph" is a short text written on a tombstone or plaque in memory of the deceased. It often honors and commemorates the individual. (समाधिलेख)
  • Example: The epitaph on his tombstone read, "Here lies a man who loved and was loved."

Therefore, the correct answer is: Epitaph.

Additional Information

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

  • Epigraph (शिलालेख): An inscription on a building, statue, or coin, or a quote at the beginning of a text suggesting its theme.
  • Example: The epigraph on the wall was a dedication to the founders of the institution.
  • Memoir (संस्मरण): A written account of someone's personal experiences.
  • Example: She published a memoir detailing her years as an artist in Paris.
  • Autograph (हस्ताक्षर): A person's signature, especially that of a celebrity.
  • Example: The fan waited for hours to get the singer's autograph on her poster.

Question 452

DSSSB Junior Assistant (LDC) 2025• English Language 2

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A thing that can be easily carried by hands

  1. AOption (a)

    Export

  2. BOption (b)

    Import

  3. COption (c)

    Potable

  4. DOption (d)

    Portable

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Portable

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Portable.

Key Points

  • The word "thing" means an object that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give a specific name to. (वस्तु)
  • Example: This thing is very useful for our project.
  • "Carried" refers to support and move (someone or something) from one place to another. (ले जाना)
  • Example: He carried the heavy box to the car.
  • "Portable" means something that can be easily carried by hands. (पोर्टेबल)
  • Example: The portable speaker is easy to carry around.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Portable.

Additional Information

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

  • Export (निर्यात): To send goods or services to another country for sale.
  • Example: The company exports its products to various countries around the world.
  • Import (आयात): To bring goods or services into a country from abroad for sale.
  • Example: We import coffee beans from Brazil.
  • Potable (पेय): Safe to drink; drinkable.
  • Example: The water from the well is potable.

Question 453

DSSSB Junior Assistant (LDC) 2025• English Language 2

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A person who has supreme power or authority

  1. AOption (a)

    Secular

  2. BOption (b)

    Sovereign

  3. COption (c)

    Diversity

  4. DOption (d)

    Foreign

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Sovereign

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Sovereign.

Key Points

  • The word "Sovereign" refers to a person who holds supreme power or authority, especially in a political or governmental context. (सर्वशक्तिमान)
  • Example: The king was considered the sovereign ruler of the entire kingdom.
  • "Sovereign" means a person who is supreme in power, often in a monarchy or ruling state. (सर्वशक्तिमान)
  • Example: The sovereign of the country made important decisions for the people.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is: Sovereign.

Additional Information

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

  • Secular (धार्मिक तटस्थ): Relating to worldly matters rather than religious ones.
  • Example: India is a secular country with many different religions.
  • Diversity (विविधता): The state of being diverse; variety in culture, opinion, or people.
  • Example: The city is known for its cultural diversity, with people from many countries living there.
  • Foreign (विदेशी): Relating to or originating in a country other than one's own.
  • Example: She loves to travel to foreign countries and experience new cultures.

Note: This is a PYP question, and the official answer key has marked (correct option) as the correct answer, hence we cannot make any changes to it.

Question 454

DSSSB Junior Assistant (LDC) 2025• English Language 2

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The road to success is not _______(1) ; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution-lights called family, and you _______(2) have flats called jobs. But ________(3) you have a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it _______(4) a place called success! In spite of all our planning and preparation, ______(5) challenges are certain to arise.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  1. AOption (a)

    parallel

  2. BOption (b)

    even

  3. COption (c)

    perpendicular

  4. DOption (d)

    straight

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

straight

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

  • The sentence is a metaphorical description of the journey to success, comparing it to a road with various challenges and supports.
  • The phrase "the road to success is not _______" relies on a word that contrasts with the metaphorical obstacles described (failure, confusion, friends, family, jobs).
  • "Straight" best fits the context, as it contrasts with the obstacles and challenges described, implying that the path is not direct or without difficulty.
  • The other options (parallel, even, perpendicular) do not fit the metaphor and intended contrast as effectively.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: Parallel - This option does not fit the context as it describes lines that never meet, which does not align with the described metaphor of obstacles.
  • Option 2: Even - This option suggests uniformity or equality, which does not fit the provided metaphor of various challenges on the road to success.
  • Option 3: Perpendicular - This option describes a right-angle intersection, which is not relevant to the metaphor of a journey with obstacles and supports.

Question 455

DSSSB Junior Assistant (LDC) 2025• English Language 2

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The road to success is not _______(1) ; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution-lights called family, and you _______(2) have flats called jobs. But ________(3) you have a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it _______(4) a place called success! In spite of all our planning and preparation, ______(5) challenges are certain to arise.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

  1. AOption (a)

    should

  2. BOption (b)

    dare

  3. COption (c)

    will

  4. DOption (d)

    ought to

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

will

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

  • The sentence structure suggests that having flats called jobs is a certainty in the metaphorical journey to success.
  • The word "will" is most appropriate as it denotes certainty, fitting the context of the passage which includes inevitabilities like failure, confusion, and speed bumps.
  • The other options (should, dare, ought to) do not convey the same level of certainty as "will".

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: Should - This option suggests a recommendation rather than a certainty, which does not fit the passage's context.
  • Option 2: Dare - This option is not relevant in this context since it implies taking a risk or challenge, which is not appropriate here.
  • Option 4: Ought to - This option also suggests a recommendation or moral obligation, rather than a certainty.

Question 456

DSSSB Junior Assistant (LDC) 2025• English Language 2

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The road to success is not _______(1) ; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution-lights called family, and you _______(2) have flats called jobs. But ________(3) you have a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it _______(4) a place called success! In spite of all our planning and preparation, ______(5) challenges are certain to arise.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

  1. AOption (a)

    whether

  2. BOption (b)

    so

  3. COption (c)

    if

  4. DOption (d)

    and

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

if

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

  • The sentence structure suggests a conditional relationship: having certain qualities will help you reach success.
  • The word "if" is most suitable, as it sets up the condition under which the outcome (making it to a place called success) occurs.
  • The other options (whether, so, and) do not fit the intended conditional meaning in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: "Whether" - This option is used to introduce alternatives, but it does not fit the intended conditional structure of the sentence.
  • Option 2: "So" - This option indicates a result or consequence, but the sentence requires a condition to be set up, not a consequence.
  • Option 4: "And" - This option is a conjunction that simply adds information, but it does not establish the necessary conditional relationship.

Question 457

DSSSB Junior Assistant (LDC) 2025• English Language 2

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The road to success is not _______(1) ; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution-lights called family, and you _______(2) have flats called jobs. But ________(3) you have a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it _______(4) a place called success! In spite of all our planning and preparation, ______(5) challenges are certain to arise.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

  1. AOption (a)

    to

  2. BOption (b)

    although

  3. COption (c)

    until

  4. DOption (d)

    through

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

to

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

  • The preposition "to" is needed here to indicate reaching the destination called success.
  • The other options do not fit the context and meaning of the sentence:

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Additional Information

  • Option 2: "Although" - This word contrasts situations, which does not align with the intended meaning of the sentence.
  • Option 3: "Until" - This word denotes continuation or a time limit, which is not the intended use in this sentence.
  • Option 4: "Through" - This option refers to moving within something rather than reaching an endpoint, making it unsuitable in this context.

Question 458

DSSSB Junior Assistant (LDC) 2025• English Language 2

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The road to success is not _______(1) ; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution-lights called family, and you _______(2) have flats called jobs. But ________(3) you have a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it _______(4) a place called success! In spite of all our planning and preparation, ______(5) challenges are certain to arise.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  1. AOption (a)

    unsatisfactory

  2. BOption (b)

    unexpected

  3. COption (c)

    uneasy

  4. DOption (d)

    ungracious

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

unexpected

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

  • The context of the sentence indicates that despite planning and preparation, challenges will arise unexpectedly.
  • The adjective "unexpected" accurately describes the nature of challenges that are certain to arise even with prior planning.
  • The other options ("unsatisfactory," "uneasy," and "ungracious") do not fit the context or convey the intended meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: "Unsatisfactory" - This word describes something that does not meet expectations, which is not the intended meaning in this context.
  • Option 3: "Uneasy" - This word describes a state of discomfort or worry, but it does not fit the context of challenges arising.
  • Option 4: "Ungracious" - This word describes someone lacking courtesy or politeness, which does not relate to the context of challenges.

Question 459

DSSSB Junior Assistant (LDC) 2025• English Language 2

Each of the following questions consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labeled as P, Q, R, and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c), and (d). Rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.

stations contain electrical generators(P)/ electrical power generating(Q)/  which have to be rotated(R)/ at a uniform speed(S)

  1. AOption (a)

    SQPR

  2. BOption (b)

    QPRS

  3. COption (c)

    PRQS

  4. DOption (d)

    RSQP

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

QPRS

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: QPRS

Key Points

  • Here, we have to form a meaningful sentence by rearranging the jumbled parts.
  • The first part of the sentence is Q. It begins with the noun 'electrical power', which also is the subject of our sentence.
  • The second part must carry the idea of the first part. The second part is P,  since electrical power is generated in stations.
  • The third part is R. It specifies the character of the generators that need to be rotated.
  • The last part is S.
  • Thus, option 2 is correct here.

The correct sentence is: Electrical power generating stations contain electrical generators which have to be rotated at a uniform speed.

Question 460

DSSSB Junior Assistant (LDC) 2025• English Language 2

Direction: A sentence, split into four parts, has been given. Choose the best order which produces the original sentence:

centuries of debate (1)/ the inclusion of other books (2)/ in the Canon was gradual, (3)/  and was affected only after (4)/

  1. AOption (a)

    1234

  2. BOption (b)

    2314

  3. COption (c)

    4132

  4. DOption (d)

    2341

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

2341

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is '2341.'

Key Points

  • While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out.
  • The sentence should start with the introductory clause 2, "The inclusion."
  • 2 must be followed by 3 as it is providing an indirect object to the sentence with the help of the phrase "in the Canon was gradual."
  • 3 must be followed by 4 as it is talking about "being affected."
  • 1 must be the last part as it is providing a conclusion to the sentence by talking about "centuries of debate."
  • ​​Correct sentence: The inclusion of other books in the Canon was gradual, and was affected only after centuries of debate.

Additional Information     

 

  • Before rearranging parts of the sentence, it is very important to read them carefully.
  • It is very important to analyse the use of a determiner and conjunction in such cases.
  • This confusion can be eradicated by practising more and more questions of Sentence Jumbles.

Hinglish     

 

  • विकल्पों में दिए गए वाक्य के भागों को व्यवस्थित करते समय हमें उनके बीच कुछ व्याकरणिक या प्रासंगिक संबंध खोजने होंगे, तो आइए जानें।
  • वाक्य की शुरुआत परिचयात्मक खंड 2 से होनी चाहिए, "The inclusion."
  • 2 के बाद 3 होना चाहिए क्योंकि यह phrase "in the Canon was gradual" की मदद से वाक्य को एक अप्रत्यक्ष वस्तु प्रदान कर रहा है।
  • 3 के बाद 4 आना चाहिए क्योंकि यह "being affected" के बारे में बात कर रहा है।
  • 1 अंतिम भाग होना चाहिए क्योंकि यह "centuries of debate" के बारे में बात करके वाक्य को निष्कर्ष प्रदान कर रहा है।