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Question 421

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The rock shelters of Bhimbetka are in the foothills of which mountains?

  1. AOption (a)

    Vindhyan

  2. BOption (b)

    Zaskar

  3. COption (c)

    Satpura

  4. DOption (d)

    Pir Panjal

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Vindhyan

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Vindhya Range.

Key Points

  • The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka is located in the Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh.
  • It is located near Abdullaganj town and inside the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary (Southern edge of Vindhya Range).
  • It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003.

Additional Information 

  • Bhimbetka was discovered by archaeologist V S Wakankar in 1957.​
  • It was one of the oldest paintings in India and the world.
  • The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site of the Paleolithic age.
  • These cave paintings show tremendous similarity to the aboriginal rock paintings of the Savanna regions of Australia, the paintings done by pygmies of the Kalahari Desert, and the Paleolithic Lascaux cave paintings of France.

Question 422

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'मन-सागर, मनसा लहरि बूड़े-बहे अनेक'।

प्रस्तुत पंक्तियों में कौन सा अलंकार है?

  1. AOption (a)

    अतद्गुण

  2. BOption (b)

    रुपक

  3. COption (c)

    श्लेष

  4. DOption (d)

    वक्रोक्ति

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

रुपक

Why this answer is correct

'मन-सागर, मनसा लहरि बूड़े-बहे अनेक'।

  • प्रस्तुत पंक्तियों में रुपक अलंकार है।

Key Pointsरुपक अलंकार;-

  • जब उपमेय का उपमान मे अभेद हों, तब रूपक अलंकार होता है।
  • उदाहरण- पायो जी मैंने राम रतन धन पायो।
  • उदाहरण में राम रतन को ही धन बता दिया गया है। 'राम रतन' – उपमेय पर 'धन' – उपमान का आरोप है एवं दोनों में अभिन्नता है।

अतद्गुण अलंकार;- 

  • साहित्य में एक अलंकार जिसमें किसी वस्तु या व्यक्ति का अपने पास वाली वस्तु या व्यक्ति के गुण न ग्रहण करने का उल्लेख होता है।
  • उदाहरण- **पानी में पुरइन के पात। जनमत और रहत दिनरात।। **लेकिन जल के गुण या रंग। पत्ता लेत न अपने संग।।

वक्रोक्ति अलंकार;-

  • ‘वक्रोक्ति’ का अर्थ है ‘वक्र उक्ति’ अर्थात ‘टेढ़ी उक्ति’। कहने वाले का अर्थ कुछ होता है, किन्तु सुनने वाला उसका कुछ दूसरा ही अर्थ निकाल लेता है।
  • उदाहरण- एक कह्यौ ‘वर देत भव, भाव चाहिए चित्त’।
  • सुनि कह कोउ ‘भोले भवहिं भाव चाहिए ? मित्त’ ।।

श्लेष अलंकार;-

  • जब किसी पंक्ति में कोई शब्द एक ही बार प्रयुक्त हों लेकिन उसके अर्थ अलग-अलग हों तब श्लेष अलंकार होता है।
  • उदाहरण-  जे रहीम गति दीप की, कुल कपूत गति सोय ।
  • बारे उजियारो करै, बढ़े अंघेरो होय।।

Additional Information

अलंकार;-

  • 'काव्य की शोभा बढ़ाने वाले शब्दों को अलंकार कहते है'।
  • अलंकार सम्प्रदाय के प्रतिष्ठापक 'भामह' को माना जाता है।

अलंकार के भेद- 3 भेद होते।

शब्दालंकार-

  • जिसमें शब्द के माध्यम से चमत्कार उत्पन्न हों, ऐसे अलंकार शब्दालंकार कहलाते है।

शब्दालंकार भेद-

  1. अनुप्रास अलंकार
  2. यमक अलंकार
  3. श्लेष अलंकार
  4. वक्रोक्ति अलंकार
  5. वीप्सा अलंकार

अर्थालंकार-

  • जिसमें अर्थ के माध्यम से चमत्कार उत्पन्न हों, ऐसे अलंकार अर्थालंकार कहलाते है।

अर्थालंकार के भेद- कुछ भेद निम्न है 

  1. उपमा अलंकार
  2. उत्प्रेक्षा अलंकार
  3. रूपक अलंकार
  4. भ्रान्तिमान अलंकार
  5. अतिश्योक्ति अलंकार
  6. अतद्गुण अलंकार आदि

उभयालंकार-

  • शब्द व अर्थ दोनों के माध्यम से चमत्कार उत्पन्न करने वाले शब्दों को उभयालंकार कहते।
  • उदाहरण: 'कजरारी अंखियन में कजरारी न लखाय।' इस अलंकार में शब्द और अर्थ दोनों है।

Question 423

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Direction: Read the sentence carefully and choose the option that has an error in it:

It will be difficult to arrange payment in such short notice.

  1. AOption (a)

    it will be difficult

  2. BOption (b)

    to arrange payment

  3. COption (c)

    in such short notice.

  4. DOption (d)

    no error

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

in such short notice.

Why this answer is correct

Here, the erroneous part is "in such short notice."

Key Points 

  • The error lies in the part "in such short notice" of the sentence.
  • The meaning of the idiom "on short notice" is only a short time before something happens.
  • Example: I can't cancel my plans on such short notice.
  • ​Hence, in the given sentence 'in' will be replaced by 'on' to make the sentence grammatically correct.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Correct sentence- It will be difficult to arrange payment on such short notice.

Question 424

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If 2x + 3y = 14 and xy = 8, then the value of 8x3 + 27y3 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    872

  2. BOption (b)

    768

  3. COption (c)

    782

  4. DOption (d)

    728

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

728

Why this answer is correct

Given:

2x + 3y = 14 and xy = 8

Concept used:

(a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab

a3 + b3 = (a + b)(a2 - ab + b2)

Calculation:

2x + 3y = 14

on squaring both side we get

(2x + 3y)2 = 142

⇒ 4x2 + 9y2 + 12xy = 196

⇒ 4x2 + 9y2 + 12 × 8 = 196

⇒ 4x2 + 9y2 = 100

now,

8x3 + 27y3 = (2x)3 + (3y)3

⇒ (2x)3 + (3y)3 = (2x + 3y)(4x2 - 6xy + 9y2)

⇒ (2x)3 + (3y)3 = 14 × (100 - 6 × 8)

⇒ 14 × 52 = 728

∴ The answer is 728.

Alternate Method a3 + b3 = (a + b)3 - 3ab(a + b

8x3 + 27y3 = (2x + 3y)3 - 3 × 2x × 3y(2x + 3y)

⇒ 143 - 18 × 8 × 14

⇒ 2744 - 2016

⇒ 728

∴ The answer is 728.

Question 425

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Magnetic Field inside a solenoid is ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    increases from one end to another

  2. BOption (b)

    uniform

  3. COption (c)

    varies from point to point

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

uniform

Why this answer is correct

CONCEPT:

  • Solenoid: A cylindrical coil of many tightly wound turns of insulated wire with a general diameter of the coil smaller than its length is called a solenoid.

  • A magnetic field is produced around and within the solenoid.

  • The magnetic field within the solenoid is uniform and parallel to the axis of the solenoid.

The strength of the magnetic field in a solenoid is given by:-

B=μ0NIlB=\frac{{{\mu }_{0}}NI}{l}

Where, N = number of turns, l = length of the solenoid,  l = current in the solenoid and μo = absolute permeability of air or vacuum.

EXPLANATION:​

  • The magnetic field inside a solenoid is uniform. So option 2 is correct.

Question 426

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Among the following states, which is the leading producer of rice in India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rajasthan

  2. BOption (b)

    Maharashtra

  3. COption (c)

    West Bengal

  4. DOption (d)

    Gujarat

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

West Bengal

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is West Bengal.

Key Points

  • West Bengal is the largest rice-producing state in India, contributing to approximately 13-15% of the total rice production in the country (as per the latest agricultural statistics).
  • The state has a favorable climate with abundant rainfall and fertile soil, making it ideal for rice cultivation.
  • The primary rice-growing regions in West Bengal include the districts of Burdwan, Hooghly, Nadia, and Murshidabad.
  • Rice is a staple food in West Bengal, and the state produces a variety of rice types, including aromatic ones like Gobindobhog and Tulaipanji.
  • West Bengal is also known for adopting advanced agricultural techniques and practices to increase rice yield.

Additional Information

  • Rice Cultivation in India:
  • India is the second-largest producer of rice globally, after China.
  • The major rice-producing states in India include West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu.
  • Rice is primarily cultivated in the kharif season, as it requires high water availability and warm temperatures.
  • Importance of Rice:
  • Rice is the staple food for more than 65% of the Indian population and a major source of calories.
  • It is a key crop in ensuring food security in India.
  • Varieties of Rice:
  • India is known for its diverse rice varieties, including basmati rice, which has a high export demand.
  • Other notable varieties include Sona Masuri, Ponni, Gobindobhog, and Tulaipanji.
  • Challenges in Rice Production:
  • Key challenges include water scarcity, pest attacks, and soil degradation.
  • Climate change and irregular rainfall also pose significant risks to rice cultivation.

Question 427

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'जितेंद्रिय' का सही संधि-विच्छेद कौन-सा है?

  1. AOption (a)

    जीत+इंद्रिय

  2. BOption (b)

    जितें+द्रिय

  3. COption (c)

    जिति+इंद्रिय

  4. DOption (d)

    जित+इंद्रिय

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

जित+इंद्रिय

Why this answer is correct

सही उत्तर है - ‘जित+इंद्रिय’।

  • ‘जितेंद्रिय’ का सही संधि-विच्छेद जित+इंद्रिय है।
  • ‘जितेंद्रिय’ में गुण स्वर संधि है।

Key Points

  • ‘जितेंद्रिय’ शब्द में अ + इ = ए का मेल हो कर संधि शब्द युक्त शब्द ‘जितेंद्रिय’ बना है।
  • जब अ, आ के बाद इ, ई आये तो दोनों जुड़कर ‘ए’ हो जाते हैं और उ, ऊ आये तो ‘ओ’ तथा ऋ आये तो ‘अर्’ हो जाता हैं।
  • जैसे : नरेन्द्र = नर + इन्द्र = अ + ई = ए

Additional Information

  • दो या अधिक वर्णों के पास-पास आने के परिणामस्वरूप जो विकार उत्पन्न होता है उसे सन्धि कहते हैं।
  • मुख्य रूप से संधि के तीन प्रकार होते है:- 
  • स्वर संधि
  • व्यंजन संधि
  • विसर्ग संधि

Question 428

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Change this passive statement to active:

"The speech was delivered by the President."

  1. AOption (a)

    The President delivered the speech.

  2. BOption (b)

    The speech had been delivered by the President.

  3. COption (c)

    The President had delivered the speech.

  4. DOption (d)

    Delivering the speech was the President's task

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

The President delivered the speech.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: ‘The President delivered the speech.’

 Key Points

  • The given sentence is in the past simple tense in the passive voice.
  • To convert a sentence from passive voice to active voice, we interchange the 'agent' or doer of action and the object, meaning the 'agent' in the passive sentence becomes the subject of the active one.
  • Structure:
  • Object + was/were + past participle + by agent (Passive Voice)
  • Agent + past simple form of the verb + object (Active Voice)
  • In the given sentence:
  • The 'agent' of the action is 'The President'.
  • The object is 'the speech'.
  • Using the rule changes, 'was delivered' will be changed into 'delivered'.

Correct sentence: The President delivered the speech.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Question 429

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If A = 8 ÷ 4 × (3 - 1) + 6 × 3 ÷ 2 of 3 and B = 4 ÷ 8 × 2 + 7 × 3, then what is the value of A + B?

  1. AOption (a)

    31

  2. BOption (b)

    33

  3. COption (c)

    35

  4. DOption (d)

    29

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

29

Why this answer is correct

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.

A = 8 ÷ 4 × (3 - 1) + 6 × 3 ÷ 2 of 3

⇒ 8 ÷ 4 × 2 + 6 × 3 ÷ 6

⇒ 2 × 2 + 6 × 1/2

⇒ 4 + 3

⇒ 7

B = 4 ÷ 8 × 2 + 7 × 3

⇒ 1/2 × 2 + 7 × 3

⇒ 1 + 21

⇒ 22

⇒ A + B = 7 + 22 = 29

∴ The value of A + B is 29.

Question 430

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Which of the following is the primary constituent of a pearl?

  1. AOption (a)

    Potassium Sulphate

  2. BOption (b)

    Calcium  Sulfate

  3. COption (c)

    Calcium Peroxide 

  4. DOption (d)

    Calcium Carbonate 

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Calcium Carbonate 

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Calcium Carbonate.

Key Points

  • The chief component of the nacre that constitutes the pearl is aragonite (CaCO3).
  • Nacre also contains a small amount of conchiolin, a hornlike organic substance (albuminoid) that is the main constituent of the mollusc's outer shell.
  • Pearl also contains Magnesium Carbonate(MgCO3) along with Calcium Carbonate.

Additional Information

  • Calcium carbonate is a common substance found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite and is the main component of eggshells, snail shells, seashells, and pearls.
  • The Molar Mass of Calcium Carbonate is 100.0869 g/mol.
  • Melting point: 825 °C.