SSC CGL Previous Paper (Held On: 10 August 2017 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

Logic:

3³ = 27

Similarly;

4³ = 64

Hence, 64 is the correct answer.

Clearly, 11 triangles are there in the given figure.

The least possible venn diagram for the given statements will be as follows,

Conclusions:

I. Some pens are vegetable → follows.

II. Some pens are cups → follows.

Hence, both conclusions follow.

Code for ‘are’ is ‘2’

Code for ‘you’ is ‘4’

Code for ‘they’ is ‘5’

Hence, code for ‘dangerous’ is ‘9’.

1st Equation:

4 * 7 * 2 = 361

(4 - 1) = 3

(7 - 1) = 6

(2 - 1) = 1

When concatenating these results (3, 6,1) gives 361.

2nd Equation:

5 * 9 * 1 = 480

(5 - 1) = 4

(9 - 1) = 8

(1 - 1) = 0

When concatenating these results (4, 8, 0) gives 480.

Similarly, 2 * 1 * 3 = ?

(2 - 1) = 1

(1 - 1) = 0

(3 - 1) = 2

So, when concatenating these results (1, 0, 2) gives 102.

Hence, 102 is the correct answer.

From dice 1 and 3 (from left to right) we conclude that 1, 6, 5 and 4 lie adjacent to 3. Therefore, 2 must lie opposite 3.

From positions 2 and 3 (from left to right) we conclude that 1, 3, 2 and 5 lie adjacent to 4. Therefore, 6 must lie opposite 4.

So face which will be opposite to face ‘5’ is ‘1’.

Hence, the answer is ‘1’.

1. Logic → Biological → can be formed.

2. Globe → Biological → cannot be formed as there is no letter ‘e’.

3. Bail → Biological → can be formed.

4. Bill → Biological → can be formed.

Hence, word ‘Globe’ cannot be formed.

Logic:

K - 2 = I, L - 2 = J, M - 2 = K, N - 2 = L

Similarly;

T - 2 = R, U - 2 = S, V - 2 = T, W - 2 = U

Hence, RSTU is the correct answer.

Given, 

Circle represents Musical. 

Square represents Electronic.

Rectangle represents Toy.

Shaded region in the figure is the common area between the Musical and Toy.

Musical toys → 28 + 14 = 42

Hence, there are ‘42’ musical toys.

Hence, the unfolded figure will be similar to option 3.

A vertical mirror is placed, so the object at the left will appear at the right. The option 1 is the same as the question figure hence it is eliminated.

Also, in option 3 and 4 cube is reversed so it is also not possible.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

1. 10, 12, 11, 66, 58 → SPEAK

2. 43, 31, 33, 89, 86 → SPEAB

3. 21, 40, 44, 56, 99 → SPEOK

4. 32, 03, 20, 97, 66 → SPEOA

Clearly, the set for word ‘SPEAK’ is ‘10, 12, 11, 66, 58’.

Let us check all equation;

1. 18 R 60 Q 15 S 2 = 8

On changing symbols

→ 18 - 60 ÷ 15 + 2 = 8

→ 18 - 4 + 2

12 ≠ 8

2. 15 S 16 Q 2 P 4 = 47

On changing symbols

→ 15 + 16 ÷ 2 × 4 = 47

→ 15 + 8 × 4

→ 15 + 32

→ 47 = 47

3. 3 P 5 R 18 Q 3 = 6

On changing symbols

→ 3 × 5 - 18 ÷ 3 = 6

→ 15 - 6 = 6

9 ≠ 6

4. 15 S 28 Q 4 P 2 = 27

On changing symbols

→ 15 + 28 ÷ 4 × 2 = 27

→ 15 + 14 = 27

29 ≠ 27

Hence, ‘15 S 16 Q 2 P 4 = 47’ is the correct equation.

Let present ages of P and Q be 5k and 8k respectively.

Three years later their ages will be in ration 8 : 11

Then;

(5k + 3)/(8k + 3) = 8/11

→ (5k + 3) × 11 = (8k + 3) × 8

→ 55k + 33 = 64k + 24

→ 64k - 55k = 33 - 24

9k = 9

k = 1

Present age of Q is 8 × 1 = 8 years

Hence, the correct answer is 8.

Using the following notations, we can draw the family tree,

Hence, the lady is Diwakar’s sister.

Hence, option 1 will complete the given question figure.

Clearly, 31, 37 and 43 are prime numbers, while 49 is a composite number.

Hence, 49 is the odd one out.

Something ‘fire’ cause to ‘burn’, similarly, ‘freeze’ is form of ‘ice’.

So, ‘Ice: Freeze’ is the correct answer.

The question figure is embedded in the following figure;

Hence, the given question figure is embedded in option 2.

Clearly, the sequence in which the words appear in the dictionary is

5. Satire
6. Stamped
7. Storm
8. Strangle
9. Strap

Hence, ‘54132’ is the correct order.

Clearly, Ludo, Chess and Carrom are indoor games, while Polo is an outdoor sport.

Hence, Polo is the odd one out.

The pattern followed here is,

1. DGJ: D + 3 = G, G + 3 = J

2. KNQ: K + 3 = N, N + 3 = Q

3. RUX: R + 3 = U, U + 3 = X

4. ILN: I + 3 = L, L + 2 = N

Hence, ‘ILN’ is odd one out.

Logic: (1^st column × 2^nd column + 1) × 3^rd column = 4^th column

First row: (3 × 10 + 1) × 6 → 31 × 6 = 186

Second row: (9 × 5 + 1) × 3 → 46 × 3 = 138

Third row: (5 × 7 + 1) × 1 → 36 × 1 = 36

Same will be followed for fourth row,

(3 × 2 + 1) × 5 → 7 × 5 = 35

Hence, 35 the missing number in the diagram is 35.

The pattern followed here is:

Hence, the next term in the series is ‘216’.

The pattern followed here is,

B + 2 = D, D + 2 = F, F + 2 = H

T - 2 = R, R - 2 = P, P - 2 = N

So, the next term in the series is ‘HN’.

49th Parallel is the boundary between USA and Canada. It is a border between Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan in the north and US states of Idaho, Minnesota, North Dakota, Washington and Montana in the south.

• La-Nina is a coupled ocean-atmosphere phenomena which is a counterpart of El-Nino. When it occurs, the sea surface temperature across the Pacific Ocean decreases by 3 to 5-degree Celsius than normal.
• It affects the Pacific Ocean by cooling down the temperature of water.

• Vena Cava is responsible for carrying impure blood to the human heart.
• Aorta is the largest artery of the body.
• Pulmonary veins are responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.
• Pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Cryolite is an ore of aluminium. It overcomes the difficulty of separating aluminium from oxygen in the oxide ores when used as a flux.

Galena is the natural mineral form of lead sulphide.

Cinnabar is derived from mercury sulphide.

Epsom salt is magnesium sulphate which is an inorganic salt.

The Fundamental duties are mentioned in Part IV A of Indian Constitution. There are 11 Fundamental duties as of now. These were added by the 42nd and the 86th Constitutional Amendment acts.

You obtain yellow color when you mix red and green

When you mix white with dark blue you get light blue

When white is mixed with black, grey is obtained.

The scheme which was launched in Delhi region for the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries was ‘Kahin bhi kabh ibhi’.

Under this the beneficiaries can visit day care units for minor ailments.

My Story is an autobiography of cricketer Michael Clarke.

He is known to be the greatest batsman of his generation and possessed a sharp tactical mind on the game, as a captain.

Guru Tegh Bahadur was the successor of Sikh Guru Har Krishan. Guru Tegh Bahadur was the 9th of 10 gurus of the Sikh religion. His 116 poetic hymns are registered in the Guru Granth Sahib.

JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group.

It is a standard method of compressing graphic images and is used for storing images or sending them over the Internet.

The images are saved with a file extension name of .jpeg after they are compressed.

Israel has approved more than 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem.

More than half a million of Israelis live in the Jewish-only settlements throughout the West Bank which includes East Jerusalem as well. According to the international law, they are considered illegal.

The correct answer is China

Key Points

• China is not a member of SAARC.
• SAARC is South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, It is a regional intergovernmental organization.
• Its members are these nations- India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
• Trick to remember SAARC countries: MBBS PAIN
• M - Maldives, B - Bhutan, B - Bangladesh, S - Sri Lanka, P - Pakistan, A - Afghanistan, I - India , N - Nepal

Methyl isocyanate was released during the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.

The incident took place on the night of 2-3 December, 1984 at the Union Carbide India Limited plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

3787 people died because of the gas release.

Consumer’s equilibrium is the example of micro-economic variable. Consumer Equilibrium allows a consumer to obtain maximum satisfaction possible from his income.

• The term Gambit is associated with Chess.
• Gambit is a chess opening in which a player, mostly white, sacrifices material in a hope to achieve a resulting advantageous position.

• The minimum age for becoming Governor of a state in India is 35 years.
• He should be a citizen of India and should not be a member of house of state legislature or any of the Parliament houses.

Insulin is a kind of a hormone which is made by the pancreas and allows your body to sugar (glucose) from the carbohydrates from the food that you eat in order to obtain energy or to store glucose for future use.

An endothermic reaction is a reaction in which heat is absorbed.

An exothermic reaction is a reaction in which heat is released.

Madhuri Dixit is an Indian Bollywood actress who is known for her work in Hindi cinema. She is a great actor and a dancer.

She is a trained professional Kathak dancer.

Variable cost reserve ratios is not an instrument of credit control in India. It is an expression to find a company’s variable production costs in terms of percentage of sales, calculated by dividing the variable cost by total revenues.

Cinnamon is a spice which is obtained from the inner bark of several tree species of Cinnamomum. It is mainly used as a spice and a flavoring condiment in various cuisines.

Lord Cornwallis is known for permanent revenue settlement of Bengal. He was a British army officer, a diplomat and a civil administrator.

• Joseph Thomson discovered and identified electron.
• Alexander Fleming discovered Penicillin.
• Narinder Kapany is a physicist who is known for his work in fiber optics.
• Marie Curie discovered radium and polonium.

• A water tank filled with water appears shallower when viewed from the top because of refraction of light.
• Light travels straight in the water, but it emerges obliquely into the air from water. While exiting, it bends downward towards the surface and this bending is called refraction.
• This phenomenon occurs when light passes from one transparent medium to another of a different density.

Arjun Singh, who fought with a tiger in Uttarakhand to save his mother, was the recipient of Sanjay Chopra Award in 2016.

He along with 24 other children were honoured with National Bravery Awards at Republic Day celebrations.

These children were honoured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and were a part of Republic Day parade.

Given:

A can do a work in 8 days.

B can do the same work in 10 days.

C can do the same work in 12 days.

All three of them do the same work together and they are paid Rs. 7400.

Formula used:

W = E × T     Where, W = Work, E = Efficiency, and T = Time

Calculation:

Let the total work be a units

Work done by A in 1 day = a/8

Work done by B in 1 day = a/10

Work done by C in 1 day = a/12

Ratio of work done by A, B and C:

⇒ A : B : C = 1/8 : 1/10 : 1/12

⇒ A : B : C = 15 : 12 : 10

Total amount paid to them = Rs. 7400

Share of B = Rs. 7400 × (12)/(15 + 12 + 10)

Share of B = Rs. 7400 × (12)/(37)

Share of B = Rs. 2400

∴ The share (in Rs.) of B is 2400.

Given: x + 1/x = 17

We know that: (x + 1/x)³ = x³ + (1/x)³ + 3(x)(1/x) (x + 1/x)

⇒ x³ + (1/x)³ = (x + 1/x)³ – 3(x + 1/x)

⇒ x³ + (1/x)³ = 17³ – 3(17)

⇒ x³ + (1/x)³ = 4862

To find: [x⁴ + (1/x²)]/x² - 3x + 1

Taking x common from both numerator and denominator, we get

⇒ x [x³ + (1/x)³]/x[x + 1/x – 3]

Substituting values

⇒ 4862/(17 – 3)

⇒ 4862/14 = 2431/7

∴ the correct option is 1)

Total runs conceded by bowler in 5 matches = 5 × 45 = 225

⇒ Total runs conceded by bowler in other 4 matches = 4 × 15.75 = 63

⇒ Total runs conceded by bowler in 9 matches = 225 + 63 = 288

⇒ Average runs conceded by the bowler in 9 matches = 288/9 = 32

∴ The average runs conceded by the bowler in 9 matches is 32

Given: 80L mixture of milk and water

⇒ Milk present in the mixture = (10/100) × 80 = 8L

Let the amount of milk to be added be a

Now, we want the milk percent in the mixture = 20%

⇒ [(8 + a)/(80 + a)] × 100 = 20

⇒ 5(8 + a) = 80 + a

⇒ 40 + 5a = 80 + a

⇒ 4a = 40

∴ a = 10

Let’s calculate all the factors by prime factorization method

⇒ 5000 = 2 × 5 × 5 × 10 × 10

Here, 5 × 5 × 10 × 10 = 2500 is a perfect square

So, required number = 5000/2500 = 2

∴ the correct option is 1)

Since all the ratios have the values: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

⇒ LCM of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 = 1 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 = 60

Taking B as 60, we get

So, A : B : C : D = 24 : 60 : 45 : 22.1

Hence, A : C : D = 24 : 45 : 22.1

Dividing by 1.5

⇒ A : C : D = 16 : 30 : 15

∴ the correct option is 4)

Cost price of 1 pen = Rs. 1/25

⇒ Selling price of 1 pen = Rs. 1/15

⇒ Profit % = [{(1/15) – (1/25)} / (1/25)] × 100

⇒ Profit % = 200/3

⇒ Profit % = 66(2/3)

Let the chord be AB and O be the centre of the circle

The perpendicular bisector on AB be OC.

Now, ∆AOC is a right angled triangle.

So, AO² = OC² + AC²

⇒ AO² = 16² + 30²

⇒ AO = 34 cm

⇒ Radius = AO = 34 cm

∴ the correct option is 2)

Total time taken to make the car = 300 hours

⇒ Total time taken in paint and frame = 300 × (13 + 22)/100 = 35 × 3 = 105

∴ the correct option is 3)

Here, we have 3 right angled triangles

⇒ ∆BAC, ∆CDA and ∆BDA

So, applying Pythagoras theorem in all 3 triangles, we get

⇒ AB² + AC² = BC²………..(i)

⇒ AD² + CD² = AC²………..(ii)

⇒ AD² + BD² = AB²………(iii)

Here (ii) + (iii) = (i)

⇒ 2AD² + CD² + BD² = BC²

Putting the values of BD = 7 cm, CD = 28 cm and BC = 35 cm

⇒ 2AD² = 35² – 28² – 7²

⇒ 2AD² = 392

⇒ AD² = 196

⇒ AD = 14

∴ the correct option is 4)

Since, 15% of total time is spent on quality check.

Percentage of time taken for quality check from all other processes

= 15/6 = 2.5%

⇒ Percent of time taken by seats = 6 - 2.5 = 3.5%

⇒ Percent of time taken by glass = 8 - 2.5 = 5.5%

⇒ Percent of time taken by both seats and glass = 3.5 + 5.5 = 9%

Required sectorial angle = (9/100) × (360) = 32.4°

∴ the correct option is 2.

Given:

cosec⁶A – cot⁶A – 3 cosec²A cot²A

Let a = cosec²A, b = cot²A

⇒ (a – b)³ = a³ – b³ – 3ab(a – b)

⇒ (cosec²A – cot²A)³ = cosec⁶A – cot⁶A – 3 cosec²A cot²A(cosec²A – cot²A)

Since, cosec²A – cot²A = 1, we have

⇒ 1³ = cosec⁶A – cot⁶A – 3 cosec²A cot²A (1)

∴ the correct option is 4)

Initial Principal = Rs.400, Initial Amount = Rs. 448

Time period = 2 years

⇒ Amount = P + (P × R × T)/100

⇒ 448 = 400 + (400 × R × 2)/100

⇒ 448 – 400 = 8R

⇒ 48 = 8R

⇒ R = 48/8 = 6%

New Principal = Rs. 550, New Amount = Rs. 682

⇒ Amount = P + (P × R × T)/100

⇒ 682 = 550 + (550 × 6 × T)/100

⇒ 132 = 33 T

⇒ T = 4

∴ the correct option is 4)

Given: √[(1 + x)/x] - √[x/(1 + x)] = 1/√6

Squaring both sides

⇒ [(1 + x)/x] + [x/(1 + x)] – 2 = 1/6

⇒ [(1 + x)² + x²]/[(x + 1)x] – 2 = 1/6

⇒ [1 + 2x² + 2x – 2x² – 2x]/[(x + 1)x] = 1/6

⇒ 6 = x² + x

⇒ x² + x – 6

⇒ x² + 3x – 2x – 6 = 0

⇒ x(x + 3) – 2(x + 3) = 0

⇒ x = 2, -3

∴ the correct option is 3)

Given: √[(secA – 1)/(secA +1)]

⇒ √[{(1/cosA) – 1}/{(1/cosA) +1}]

⇒ √[(1 - cosA)/(1 + cosA)]

Multiplying (1 - cosA) on both numerator and denominator

⇒ √[(1 – cosA)²/(1 – cos²A)]

⇒ √[(1 – cosA)²/sin²A]

⇒ (1 – cosA)/sinA

⇒ 1/sinA – cosA/sinA

⇒ cosecA – cotA

Given: time taken in seats = 192 hours

⇒ 6% of total hours = 192

⇒ Total hours = (192 × 100)/6 = 3200 hours

So, time taken in glass = 3200 × (8/100) = 256 hours

∴ the correct option is 1)

Given: $\frac{{1 + x}}{{1 - {x^4}}} \div \frac{{{x^2}}}{{1 + {x^2}}}; \times ;x\left( {1 - x} \right)?$

⇒ {(1 + x) / [(1 – x)(1 + x)(1 + x²)]} / [x²/ (1 + x²)] × x(1 – x)

⇒ {1/ [(1 – x)(1 + x²)]} × [(1 + x²) /x²] × x(1 – x)

⇒ {1/ (1 – x)} × [1/x²] × x(1 – x)

⇒ (1/x²) × x

⇒ 1/x

∴ the correct option is 1)

Let the cost price be a

⇒ The marked price of article = a + (20/100)a = 1.2a

⇒ Discount on marked price = 5%

⇒ Selling price = 1.2a – (5/100)1.2a

⇒ Selling price = 1.2a – 0.06a

⇒ Selling price = 1.14a

So, profit percent = [(1.14a – a)/a] × 100

⇒ 14%

∴ the correct option is 2)

Circumradius = (AB × BC × AC)/ 4 × (1/2) × BC × AE

⇒ Circumradius = (a × 10 × 6)/4 × (1/2) × a × 4

⇒ Circumradius = 15/ 2

⇒ Circumradius = 7.5 cm

∴ Answer is 7.5 cm

ALTERNATE METHOD:

Join BD

⇒ ∠ADB = ∠ΔACB,    (Angles made by the same chord AB)

Also, ∠DBA = ∠CEA = 90°

So, ΔABD = ΔAEC are similar triangles

⇒ AD/AB = AC/AE

⇒ AD/10 = 6/4

⇒ AD = 15 cm

Since, AD = 2 × circumradius

⇒ Circumradius = 15/2 = 7.5 cm

∴ the correct option is 2)

Given: initial speed (a) = 21 km/hr

⇒ Increase in speed every hour (d) = 3 km/hr

This is an A.P. with initial number (a) = 21 and difference (d) = 3

Also, the sum of AP = n/2[2a + (n – 1)d]

⇒ 252 = n/2[2 × 21 + (n – 1)3]

⇒ 3n² + 39n - 504 = 0

⇒ n = 8, -21

Since, number of hours can’t be negative

∴ the correct option is 3)

We know that

tan(A + B) = [(tanA + tanB)/1 - tanAtanB]

So, tan(2A + B) = [(tan2A +tanB)/1 - tan2AtanB]

Also, tan2A = 2tanA/(1 – tan²A)

⇒ tan2A = 2(1/2)/(1 – (1/2)²)

⇒ tan2A = 4/3

⇒ tan(2A + B) = [(4/3 + 1/3)/1 - (4/3)(1/3)]

⇒ tan(2A + B) = (5/3)/(5/9) = 3

⇒ tan(2A + B) = 3

∴ the correct option is 2)

Percent of total hours taken by engine and tyres = 40 + 11 = 51%

⇒ 51% of total hours = 127.5 hours

⇒ Total hours = (127.5 × 100)/51

⇒ Total hours = 250 hours

Difference in time taken by frame and glass = 250(22 – 8)/100 = 250 × 14/100 = 35

∴ the correct option is 4)

Given: 2[x² + (1/x²)] – 2[x – (1/x)] – 8 = 0

⇒ 2{[x – (1/x)]² + 2} – 2[x – (1/x)] – 8 = 0

Let x – (1/x) be a

⇒ 2{a² + 2} – 2a – 8 = 0

⇒ 2a² – 2a – 4 = 0

⇒ a² – a – 2 = 0

⇒ a = -1, 2

∴ the correct option is 1)

Given:

Radius of cylinder is increased by 25%

Let the initial radius be r, initial height be h and final height be H

Then, the new radius becomes = 1.25r

Since, previous volume = present volume

⇒ πr²h = π(1.25r)²H

⇒ h = (1.25)²H

⇒ h = 1.5625H

⇒ H = h/1.5625

⇒ H = 0.64h

 % decrease in height = (h – 0.64h) x 100/ h

= 0.36 x 100

= 36.

Let radius of the smaller circle be r

Here, ∠RPQ = ∠SPO, ∠PSO = ∠PRQ

If we join SO and QR then,

So, ΔPSO and ΔPRQ are similar triangles

⇒ PO/PS = PQ/PR

⇒ 2r/PS = 4r/34

⇒ PS = 17 cm

∴ the correct option is 2)

The correct answer is ‘economically’.

A nation’s growth is generally accounted on aspects like policy, economy, social condition, etc.

Hence, ‘economically’ is the correct word to fill in the blank here.

The correct answer is ‘met’.

The phrase ‘met with failure’ means to experience failure.

For example, ‘Their efforts to save the company was met with failure’.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct choice to fill in the given blank.

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. Optimistic.

Key Points

• The word "Lugubrious" means looking or sounding sad and dismal. (उदास)
• Example: After hearing the bad news, he had a lugubrious expression on his face.
• "Optimistic" refers to being hopeful and confident about the future. (आशावादी)
• Example: Despite the challenges, she remained optimistic about her chances of success.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Lugubrious' is 'Optimistic'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. Optimistic.

Additional Information

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

• Clumsy (अनाड़ी): Awkward in movement or in handling things.
• Example: He is so clumsy that he often drops things.
• Lucid (स्पष्ट): Expressed clearly; easy to understand.
• Example: The professor gave a lucid explanation of the complex theory.
• Sinister (अशुभ): Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
• Example: There was something sinister about the deserted house.

The correct answer is option 2)

Explanation:

• Gullible means easily persuaded to believe something.
• Bigot means a person intolerant towards those holding different opinions.
• Ridicule means to make fun of somebody
• Venerable means accorded a great deal of respect

Thus, the correct answer is Gullible

The correct answer is "No improvement". 

Key Points

• The given sentence implies that the artist is so familiar with the painting that he doesn't need to see it to recreate it.
• The phrase "with his eyes closed" is a figure of speech that suggests he could do it easily without actively looking, based on his experience and expertise.
• Taking a look at the proposed alternatives:
• "With his arms full" would imply physical constraint or challenge which doesn't seem to match the context here.
• "With his eyes opened" is the normal state for painting and doesn't convey the idea of effortlessness or mastery.
• "With his mind blank" might suggest the ability to perform tasks from muscle memory, but it lacks the connotation of mastery conveyed by "eyes closed".
• So after analyzing all the options, it can be concluded that no improvement is needed in the phrase "with his eyes closed" as it accurately communicates the intended meaning.
• Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The correct answer is QSRP

Q is the first sentence, followed by S which tells us how time is the greater equalizer of mankind.

Then comes R, followed by P which talks about how time offers opportunity in demand for something.

Hence, the correct combination is QSRP, as seen in Option 1.

The correct answer is ‘country’.

The entire passage talks about corruption and government. A government is generally of a country.

Hence, ‘country’ is the right option for this blank.

The correct answer is ‘poison’.

Poison means ‘something that has a destructive effect or influence.’

It is the correct word to fill in the blank as corruption has been compared to a poison that has spread in the mind of wrong people and has destroyed the growth and development.

Hence, ‘poison’ is the correct choice.

The error is in Part 1 of the sentence.

Little means ‘something that is small in size, amount or degree.’

It is generally used with the definite article, ‘the’, to signify something that is much, such as knowledge.

Hence, the correct answer is:

‘The little knowledge of playing volleyball that she possessed proved to be helpful at the time of an inaugural match.’

The error is in Part 2 of the sentence.

The phrasal verb ‘done with’ means ‘something that is useful’.

The correct phrasal verb to be used in the sentence is ‘done for’, meaning ‘a situation so bad that is impossible to get out of’.

The correct sentence is:

‘I had not completed my English homework so I thought I was done for when the teacher asked me to hand it in.’

The correct answer is ‘Unveil’.

Key Points

• Ensconce means ‘to establish or settle in a comfortable and safe place or take shelter’. ('एक आरामदायक और सुरक्षित स्थान पर स्थापित या बसना या आश्रय लेना'।)
• On the other hand, unveil means ‘uncover or remove a veil from someone to reveal’. ('किसी को प्रकट करने के लिए किसी पर से पर्दा हटाना या हटाना'।)

Hence, the two words have opposite meanings.

Additional Information

• Establish means ‘to set up on a firm or permanent basis’ (एक फर्म या स्थायी आधार पर स्थापित करने के लिए ')
• Impudence means ‘the quality of being impudent’ (निर्लज्जता; अक्खड़तापूर्ण वचन; अविवेचना; अक्खड़पन)
• Request means ‘an act of asking politely or formally for something.’ ('किसी चीज़ के लिए विनम्रतापूर्वक या औपचारिक रूप से पूछने का कार्य।')

The correct answer is ‘let you have’.

The phrase ‘allow you’ does not fit in with the sentence and must be changed.

Option 2, ‘let you have’ indicates that following the conditional, she will probably permit taking the notes.

Option 3 is incorrect because of the use of ‘to’, which makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.

Hence, the correct sentence is:

‘If you talk to her nicely, she will probably let you have her notes’.

The correct answer is option 4)

Explanation:

• Repentance means the action of sincere regret or remorse about one’s wrongdoing or sins.
• Elite means a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities
• Ignoramus means an ignorant or stupid person
• Incendiary means something designed to cause fires.

Thus, the correct answer is Repentance

The correct answer is QSPR.

Q will be the first part, followed by S as the two sentences talk about the law of nature and its context.

Followed by S will be P, since R has to come last.

R must come at the end because it uses ‘this’, in reference to something, which can only be P.

Thus, the correct combination is QSPR, as seen in Option 3.

The incorrectly spelt word is ‘Annaul’.

Key Points

• Marked option is incorrectly spelt
• The correct spelling is ‘Annual’- occurring once every year.
• For e.g.--The sponsored walk became an annual event.

Additional Information Let's look at the meaning of other options-

• Usable- convenient and practicable for use
• Defense- the action of defending from or resisting attack.
• Inventor- a person who invented a particular process or device or who invents things as an occupation

The correct answer is ‘He was seen conducting the seminar on personality development.’

Key Points

• Let's understand this we the below example and rule-application:
• When there are two objects in an active sentence, there are two possible active sentences and two possible passive sentences.
• Sentence 1: The professor gave the students the books.
• Sentence 2: The professor gave the books to the students.
• There are two objects in each of the above sentences:
• Object 1 = indirect object → the students
• Object 2 = direct object → the books
• An indirect object is very often a person, a direct object a thing. When a direct object is followed by an indirect one, we put to in front of the indirect object.
• **Active sentence 1: "**The professor (sub) + gave (verb) + the students (indirect object) + the books (direct object)"
• Active sentence 2: "The professor (sub) + gave (verb) + the book (direct object) + to the students (indirect object)"
• Each of the objects (books/students) in the active sentences can become a subject in the passive sentence.
• **Passive sentence 1 (Personal Passive): "**The students (sub) + were given (verb) + the books (object) (by the professor) (by-agent)"
• Passive sentence 2: The books (sub) + were given (verb) + to the students (object) (by the professor) (by-agent)

The correct answer is: Iniquitous.

Key Points

• The word "Nefarious" means extremely wicked or villainous. (अत्यंत दुष्ट)
• Example: The nefarious activities of the criminal organization were finally exposed by the police.
• "Iniquitous" refers to something that is grossly unfair and morally wrong. (अन्यायपूर्ण)
• Example: The iniquitous regime was notorious for its harsh treatment of political dissidents.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Iniquitous.

Additional Information

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

• Purposeful (उद्देश्यपूर्ण): Having or showing determination or resolve.
• Example: She walked in a purposeful manner towards the stage.
• Suspicious (संदिग्ध): Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
• Example: The guard gave a suspicious look to the stranger entering the building.
• Virtuous (सदाचारी): Having or showing high moral standards.
• Example: He was known for his virtuous behavior and integrity.

Question (Question 1): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Nefarious

Therefore, the correct answer is: Iniquitous

The correct answer is ‘A complete failure’.

The word ‘fiasco’ means a complete and humiliating failure.

Hence, Option 1 is the closest in meaning to the given phrase.

An example sentence is:

‘The meeting of the board members ended in a fiasco as they failed to reach consensus’.

The correct answer is ‘Rashmi asked me where the telephone exchange was’.

Sentence 1 uses an unnecessary ‘that’, making the sentence incorrect.

Sentence 3 keeps the reported speech in the form of a question, while Sentence 4 uses ‘wanted to know’ instead of ‘asked’, making it incorrect.

Only Sentence 2 keeps the correct structure and reporting verb and changes the interrogative form in the reported speech, making it the correct choice.

The correct answer is ‘To waste time by doing foolish things’.

The phrase ‘to sow wild oats’ means ‘to do wild and foolish things in one’s youth’.

Hence, Option 4 has the closest meaning to the given phrase.

An example sentence is:

‘Jack was sowing wild oats last night, and now he’s in jail’.

The correct answer is ‘unfair’.

The passage talks about corruption which is a negative practice and the practice of which leads to unfair advantages.

Hence, ‘unfair’ is the correct term.

The correct answer is ‘called for’.

The phrasal verb ‘call for’ means ‘to publicly ask or demand someone or something’.

Hence, it fits the context of the sentence as the manager was demanded of an explanation.

Therefore, Option 1 is the correct choice to fill in the blank.

The correct answer is Option(1) ‘Fluent’.

Key Points

• Eloquent means ‘fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing’.
• Fluent means ‘able to express oneself easily.’
• Hence, the two words have similar meanings.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Fluent’.

Additional Information

• Ignorant means ‘lacking knowledge or awareness in general’
• Rude means ‘offensively impolite or bad-mannered’
• Significant means ‘having a specific meaning’.

The correct answer is ‘position’.

Corruption is generally done by officials high up the authoritative ladder. These officials have both power and position, which enables them to do corrupt activities.

Hence, ‘position’ is the correct word for the given blank.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "Tracable" is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is "Traceable". (अनुसरणीय)
• Example: The source of the error was easily traceable through the logs.
• "Traceable" means something that can be followed or discovered by tracking evidence. (अनुसरणीय)
• Example: The missing person's whereabouts were traceable through their phone records.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Changeable (परिवर्तनीय): Capable of being changed.
• Example: The weather in this region is very changeable.
• Inedible (अखाद्य): Not suitable or safe to eat.
• Example: The berries on that bush are inedible and could make you sick.
• Valuable (मूल्यवान): Worth a lot of money or very useful or important.
• Example: She gave me some valuable advice about managing my finances.