SSC CGL Previous Paper (Held On: 11 June 2019 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

Pattern followed is:

26 - 50 = (5² + 1) - (7² + 1)

17 - 37 = (42 + 1) - (62 + 1)

65 - 101 = (82 + 1) - (102 + 1)

49 - 82 = (72) - (92 + 1)

Hence 49 – 82 is the odd one.

Conclusions:

I. All painters are teachers → False (It is possible but not definite)

II. Some rich are not painters → False (It is possible but not definite)

Hence, neither conclusion I nor II follows.

Additional Information

Wheat is grain.

Mustard is a cash crop.

Cabbage is a vegetable.

These three are different from each other.

Hence,the total number of triangles is 30.

Pattern followed is:

Hence, GBLNDS is the correct answer.

Pattern followed is:

In 1^st row 4 × 4 + 3 = 16 + 3 = 19

In 2^nd row 6 × 6 + 4 = 36 + 4 = 40

Similarly in 3^rd row 9 × 9 + 9 = 81 + 9 = 90

Hence 90 is the answer.

Pattern followed is:

2 + 1 + 3 + 9 = 3 + 2 + 4 + 6 = 15

Similarly

4 + 2 + 6 + 2 = 14

2 + 4 + 7 + 1 = 14

Hence 2471 is answer.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4).

Sodium is an alkali metal.

All except Sodium are radioactive substances.

Hence, Sodium is the odd word.

Hence, Priyank is the son of Sonia.

Correct sequence is:

Author –Write – Publish – Sale – Reader

Hence, the correct order is 3, 1, 2, 5, 4.

From second dice figure we see that 2 and 3 are adjacent to 5.

From third dice figure we see that 1 and 4 are adjacent to 5.

Hence only 6 is remaining and it will be opposite of 5.

Hence, the correct mirror image is option 3).

Let the number of girls at the starting of the party be ‘x’

Then, number of boys = 2 × x = 2x

Given, five boys leave the party and three girls join the party

Number of boys now = 2x – 5

Number of girls = x + 3

According to the question,

(2x – 5) : (x + 3) = 1 : 1

On solving,

x = 8                 

number of girls = 8

number of boys = 8 × 2 = 16

∴ Required number of people = 8 + 16 = 24

Hence, the correct answer is 24.

Pattern followed is :

In 1^st row 1^st term + 2^nd term – unit place of second term = 17 + 22 - 2 = 37

In 2^nd row 1^st term + 2^nd term – unit place of second term = 23 + 28 - 8 = 43

Similarly

In 3^rd row 1^st term + 2^nd term – unit place of second term = 16 + 21 - 1 = 36

Alterate solution:

1^st Term + 5 = 2^nd Term, 2^nd Term + 15 = 3^rd Term

17 + 5 = 22, 22 +15 = 37

23 + 5 = 28, 28 + 15 = 43

Similarly, 

16 + 5 = 21, 21 + 15 = 36

Hence, the correct answer is 21.

F + 1 = G – 2 = E

N + 1 = O – 2 ≠ R

Y + 1 = Z – 2 = X

K + 1 = L - 2 = J

Hence, NOR is the odd among them.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2).

Pattern followed is:

Brass is a alloy of Copper and Zinc.

Similarly,

Solder is an alloy of Tin and lead.

Hence, Solder : Tin is the correct answer.

Interchanging ÷ and ×

24 × 8 - 5 ÷ 5 + 3 = 192 - 1 + 3

194 ≠ 13

Interchanging ÷ and –

$24 - 8 \div 5 \times 5 + 3 = 24 - \frac{{8 \times 5}}{5} + 3$

24 - 8 + 3 ≠ 13

Interchanging × and +

24 ÷ 8 - 5 + 5 × 3 = 3 - 5 + 15

-2 + 15 = 13

Interchanging ÷ and +

$24 + 8 - 5 \times 5 \div 3 = 32 - \frac{{5 \times 5}}{3}$

$32 - \frac{{25}}{3} \ne 13$

Hence by interchanging × and + we get the correct equation.

Pattern followed is:

Circle which is half shaded is move by one place in anticlockwise direction.

And one fully Shaded circle is added in each step.

Hence, option 2) will come at place of question mark.

Pattern followed is:

A = 1, U = 21. 21 × 1 = 21

EGG = 5 × 7 × 7 = 245

Similarly

BAKE = 2 × 1 × 11 × 5 = 110

Hence 110 is the correct answer.

Pattern followed is:

Z – 2 = X, X – 2 = V ,V – 2 = T, T – 2 = R , R – 2 = P , P – 2 = N

Hence T, N is the answer.

Pattern followed is:

Hence, SJQ is the correct answer.

Pattern followed is:

57 + 5 = 62

62 × $\frac{1}{2}$ = 31

31 + 5 = 36

36 × $\frac{1}{2}$ = 18

18 + 5 = 23

Hence,the answer is 23.

Cheerful and Sad are antonyms.

Similarly,

Generous and Selfish are antonyms.

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• He began his service in World War II in the British Army.

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• Khushwant Singh is the author of the book 'A History of the Sikhs'.

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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.      

⇒ 2.8 + (0.52 ÷ 0.13 × 2) – 6 × 3 ÷ 8 + 2

⇒ 2.8 + (4 × 2) – 6 × 3/8 + 2

⇒ 2.8 + 8 – 9/4 + 2

⇒ 12.8 – 2.25

⇒ 10.55

Total number of students in college B = 350 + 400 + 450 = 1200

Number of students of college B who studying in science = 350

∴ Required percentage = [350/1200] × 100 = 29.16% ≈ 29.2%

Given, ∠BAC = 25°

⇒ ∠ACB = 90° [Angle in a semicircle is 90]

In ΔACB

⇒ ∠ACB + ∠CBA + ∠BAC = 180°

⇒ ∠CBA = 180° – 90° – 25° = 65°

⇒ ∠DCA = ∠CAB = 25° [Alternate interior angle]

⇒ ∠DCA = ∠ABD = 25°and ∠CAD = ∠DBC

∵ Two inscribed angles forming the same arc or forming two equal arcs are equal.

⇒ ∠CBA = ∠DBC + ∠ABD

⇒ 65° = ∠DBC + 25°

⇒ ∠DBC = 65° – 25° = 40°

⇒ ∠CAD = ∠DBC = 40°

⇒ tan4θ = cot (2θ + 30°),

⇒ tan4θ = tan[90° – (2θ + 30°)] [cot(90° – θ) = tan θ]

⇒ 4θ = 90° – 2θ – 30°

⇒ θ = 10°

As we know, (x + 1/x)² = x² + 1/x² + 2

Given, √x + 1/√x = √6

⇒ (√x + 1/√x)² = (√x)² + (1/√x)² + 2

⇒ √6² = x + 1/x + 2

⇒ x + 1/x = 6 – 2 = 4

⇒ (x + 1/x)² = x² + (1/x)² + 2

⇒ 4² = x² + 1/x² + 2

⇒ x² + 1/x² = 16 – 2 = 14

Let the efficiency of B be 100.

Efficiency of A will be = 100 × [140/100] = 140

Efficiency of C will be = 100 × [80/100] = 80

Efficiency ratio of A, B and C = 140 ∶ 100 ∶ 80 = 7 ∶ 5 ∶ 4

Total work = (7 + 5 + 4) × 15 = 240

75% of total work = 240 × [75/100] = 180

75% of total work B will complete in = 180/5 = 36 days

Let MP of the article Rs. x.

According to the question

⇒ x × [85/100] × [90/100] = 657.90

⇒ x = 860

MP of the article = Rs. 860

Total number of students in college A = 300 + 250 + 400 = 950

Total number of students in college B = 350 + 400 + 450 = 1200

Total number of students in college C = 275 + 325 + 250 = 850

Total number of students in college D = 400 + 275 + 300 = 975

Total number of students in college E = 275 + 250 + 500 = 1025

Total number of students in all five college = 950 + 1200 + 850 + 975 + 1025 = 5000

5000 students represents = 360°

1200 students will represent = [360°/5000] × 1200 = 86.4° ≈ 86°

As we know,

Difference between the compound interest and simple interest for 2 years formula,

Given, r = 8.5%, time = 2 years and P = x

⇒ Pr²/(100)² = difference

⇒ (P × 8.5 × 8.5)/100 × 100 = 28.90

⇒ P = 4000

As we know, (a + b)³ = a³ + b³ + 3ab (a + b)

Given, a + b = 5 and ab = 3

⇒ 5³ = (a³ + b³) + 3 × 3 × 5

⇒ (a³ + b³) = 125 – 45 = 80

Without stoppage average speed = 65 km/h

With stoppages average speed = 52 km/h

As we know,

Time of rest per hour equal to the difference in average speed divided by the speed without stoppage.

Required time = [(65 – 52)/65] × 60 = 12

So, A train stops on an average 12 minute/hr

Average marks of 45 students = 66

Sum of marks of 45 students = 66 × 45 = 2970

According to the question

Correct sum of marks of 45 students = 2970 – 28 – 64 + 82 + 46 = 3006

Correct average marks of 45 students = 3006/45 = 66.8

Short trick∶

⇒ 66 + [(82 + 46 – 28 – 64)/45]

⇒ 66 + [36/45]

⇒ 66 + 0.8

⇒ 66.8

Radii of two circular faces of the frustum of a cone are 3 cm and 2 cm.

Height of the circular frustum of cone H = 21 cm

As we know,

Volume of the frustum of cone = 1/3 × π [R² + r² + Rr] H

⇒ 1/3 × 22/7 × [3² + 2² + 3 × 2] × 21

⇒ 22 × [9 + 4 + 6]

⇒ 22 × 19

⇒ 418

⇒ a ∶ b = 5 ∶ 3

Suppose a = 5 and b = 3

⇒ (8a – 5b) ∶ (8a + 5b)

⇒ (8 × 5 – 5 × 3) ∶ (8 × 5 + 5 × 3)

⇒ (40 – 15) ∶ (40 + 15)

⇒ 25 ∶ 55 = 5 ∶ 11

⇒ sec²28° – cot²(90° – 28) + (√3/2)² + 2²

⇒ sec²28° – tan²28° + 3/4 + 4 [cot(90° – θ) = tan θ and sec² θ – tan² θ = 1]

⇒ 1 + 3/4 + 4

⇒ 23/4

Given:

cot θ = 3/4

Concept Used:

Pythagoras theorem, (Hypotenuse)2 = (Base)2 + (Perpendicular)2

⇒ cot θ = Base/perpendicular, sin θ = Perpendicular/Hypotenuse, cos θ = Base/Hypotenuse, tan θ = Perpendicular/Base

According to the question,

⇒ cot θ = Base/perpendicular = 3/4

Using Pythagoras theorem

⇒ (Hypotenuse)² = (Base)² + (Perpendicular)²

⇒ (Hypotenuse)² = 3² + 4² = 9 + 16 = 25

⇒ Hypotenuse = √25 = 5

Now, 

⇒ sin θ + cos θ – tan θ

⇒ P/H + B/H - P/B   (perpendicular = P, base = B, hypotenuse = H)

⇒ 4/5 + 3/5 – 4/3 [sin θ = P/H, cos θ = B/H and tanθ = P/B]

⇒ 7/5 - 4/3

⇒ (21 - 20)/15 = 1/15

Let the initial price of sugar be 100x.

Price of sugar after increased = 100x × [122/100] = 122x

Person wants his expenditure increase by 12% only, so his expenditure should be = 100x × [112/100] = 112x

Required percentage = [(122 – 112x)/122] × 100 = 8.19% ≈ 8.2%

Given, a + b + c = 8 and ab + bc + ca = 12

As we know, a³ + b³ + c³ – 3abc = (a + b + c) [(a + b + c)² – 3(ab + bc + ca)]

⇒ 8 [8² – 3 × 12]

⇒ 8 (64 – 36)

⇒ 8 × 28

⇒ 224

Number 517x324 is divisible by 12, so we can say number also divisible by both 4 and 3

Divisibility law of 4∶ A number divisible by 4 if its last two digit is divisible by 4

Divisibility law of 3∶ A number is divisible by 3 if sum of its digit is divisible by 3.

⇒ 517x324 is divisible by 3 if x = 2

Or

⇒ 5 + 1 + 7 + x + 3 + 2 + 4

⇒ 22 + x

Put x = 2

⇒ 22 + 2

⇒ 24 (which is divisible by 3)

⇒ Given ΔABC ~ΔPQR

⇒ PQ = 6 cm, QR = 8 cm, PR = 10cm and ar(ΔABC)/ar(ΔPQR) = 1/4

As we know,

⇒ (AB/PQ)² = ar(ΔABC)/ar(ΔPQR)

⇒ AB²/6² = 1/4

⇒ AB² = 6² × 1/4

⇒ AB = 6 × 1/2 = 3 cm 

Ratio of the areas of triangle = ratio of the square of their corresponding sides

AD is median, so AD divides triangle in two equal part

ar ΔADB = ar ΔADC

In ΔABD

⇒ ar ΔBDP/ar ΔAPB = DP/AP

⇒ ar ΔBDP/ar ΔAPB = 4/3

Let the area of ΔBDP be 4 unit

So, area of ΔAPB will be = 3 unit

So, area of ΔBAD = ar ΔBDP + ar ΔAPB = 4 + 3 = 7 unit

Area of ΔABC = 2 × ar ΔBAD = 2 × 7 = 14 unit

∴ ar ΔAPB ∶ ar ΔABC = 3 ∶ 14

Total number of students studying in the science stream = 300 + 350 + 275 + 400 + 275 = 1600

Total number of students studying in the commerce stream = 250 + 400 + 325 + 275 + 250 = 1500

∴ Required ratio = 1600 ∶ 1500 = 16 ∶ 15

Total number of students in college A = 300 + 250 + 400 = 950

Total number of students in college B = 350 + 400 + 450 = 1200

Total number of students in college C = 275 + 325 + 250 = 850

Total number of students in college D = 400 + 275 + 300 = 975

Total number of students in college E = 275 + 250 + 500 = 1025

Total number of students in all five college = 950 + 1200 + 850 + 975 + 1025 = 5000

Total number of students studying in the commerce stream = 250 + 400 + 325 + 275 + 250 = 1500

∴ Required percentage = [1500/5000] × 100 = 30%

Shortcut Trick

When Selling Price (SP) is same for two articles with gain x% and loss y%:

Overall % = [100(x − y) − 2xy] ÷ [200 + x − y]

Given: x = 15, y = 13

Overall % = [100(15 − 13) − 2(15)(13)] ÷ [200 + 15 − 13] = [200 − 390] ÷ 202 = −190 ÷ 202 ≈ −0.94%

∴ The correct answer is 0.94% loss.

Alternate Method

Given: Selling Price of each article = ₹10,005 | Gain on 1^st = 15% | Loss on 2^nd = 13%

Formula: Cost Price (CP) = [SP ÷ (100 ± Profit/Loss%)] × 100

⇒ CP of Article 1 = 10,005 ÷ 1.15 = ₹8,700

⇒ CP of Article 2 = 10,005 ÷ 0.87 = ₹11,500

⇒ Total CP = 8,700 + 11,500 = ₹20,200

⇒ Total SP = 10,005 + 10,005 = ₹20,010

⇒ Overall Loss = 20,200 − 20,010 = ₹190

⇒ Loss % = (190 ÷ 20,200) × 100 = 190 ÷ 202 ≈ 0.9405%

∴ The correct answer is 0.94% loss.

Additional Information

Standard Equal Profit/Loss Case

If SP is same and there is x% gain and x% loss, there is always a net loss of x² ÷ 100%.

Successive Percentage Formula

For two successive changes a% and b%, the effective change is [a + b + (ab/100)]% (not directly applicable here as base CP is different).

Ratio Method

Convert percentage to fractions (15% = 3/20, 13% = 13/100) and equate the SP units to find the combined CP and SP ratio.

Given, AB = 6 cm, CD = 3 cm, PD = 5 cm

Let the length of PB be x, PA = (x + 6) and PC = 5 + 3 = 8 cm

As we know,

PB × PA = PD × PC

⇒ x × (x + 6) = 5 × 8

⇒ x² + 6x – 40 = 0

⇒ x² + 10x – 4x – 40 = 0

⇒ x (x + 10) – 4 (x + 10) = 0

⇒ (x + 10) (x – 4) = 0

⇒ (x + 10) = 0

⇒ x = -10 [not possible]

⇒ (x – 4) = 0

⇒ x = 4

The word rice is an uncountable noun. Therefore, it is incorrect to quantify it with the adjective many. 

It is instead correct to refer to a quantity of rice with adjectives used for non-countable nouns, such as much or a lot of.

In this sentence, it would be correct to say-- there isn't much rice left.... 

Therefore, the error is in option 4.

The correct answer is bewilder

Key Points

• The word perplex is a verb that means to confuse, worry or baffle someone. (भ्रमित)
• Bewilder means to confuse someone (किसी को भ्रमित करना)
• Out of the given options, the word closest in meaning to 'perplex' is bewilder.

Additional Information

• Surprise: an unexpected event (एक अप्रत्याशित घटना)
• Deceive: to persuade someone that something false is the truth, or to keep the truth hidden from someone for your own advantage (किसी को यह समझाने के लिए कि कुछ झूठ सच है, या अपने फायदे के लिए किसी से सच छुपा कर रखना)
• Complex: involving a lot of different but related parts (बहुत से अलग लेकिन संबंधित भागों को शामिल करना)

• Option 3 complex is not a verb and hence, cannot be a synonym for perplex.

The correct answer is CBDA.

Key Points

• The first sentence in the passage should stand independently in meaning. Since this is only true for sentence C, it must be the first sentence.
• Therefore, the answer is either option 3 or option 4.
• According to option 3, the first sentence should be followed by sentence A. However, this doesn't make sense since sentence A mentions the word too meaning it refers to something similar to the previous sentence, which is not the case.
• Therefore, the correct option is option 4.
• To double-check: According to option 4, sentence B follows directly from sentence C. This makes sense since sentence B uses the word however to connect and continue the topic of sleeping time from sentence C.
  

The correct arrangement: We spend about one-third of our time sleeping. However, the body utilizes the sleeping time effectively. It produces energy and releases hormones for repair and growth during the night. The brain is active too during sleep, sending messages for the heart to beat regularly.

The word enter means to simply go or come into a place. In this sentence, the place in question is the hotel and therefore the word enter fits perfectly in the context.

Therefore option 1 is correct.

Here are the meanings of the other options:

• Accessed - entered a place by some means.
• Invaded - entered by force.
• Admitted - allowed someone to enter.

The correct option here is 'about'. This is because mill about is an idiom which means to move or walk around with no particular purpose.

Since this is clearly the idiom being used in the passage, option 4 is correct.

NOTE: Mill about can also be used as a mill around. 

Example sentence: In the square, people were milling around in the sunshine.

option 4 is the  correct answer

The correct answer is helps you add power

Key Points

• ​The subject of the sentence is the entire gerund phrase "Knowing the particular things that motivate each person."
• A gerund phrase begins with a gerund ("Knowing" in this case) and includes any objects or modifiers. The gerund itself acts as a noun in the sentence.
• Since "Knowing" (the gerund) is considered a singular noun, the verb that follows should be in its singular form.
• "Helps" is the singular third-person form of the verb "help."

​The correct answer is: Knowing the particular things that motivate each person helps you add power to their motivation.

To solve this question, we must look at the context of the sentence. The moderator can only welcome a crowd if a place is filled with people, therefore option 3 is incorrect.

Also, neither option 2 nor option 4 makes any sense in the context of the sentence.

Therefore, option 1 is correct.

The correct form of the idiom being used here is the rule rather than the exception.

The idiom makes use of the definite article the before the words rule and exception. Therefore, options 1, 2 and 4 are incorrect.

NOTE: the word rather is used to denote the degree of something. Example: The weather today is rather chilly.

In the case of this sentence, it is more appropriate to use rather than which means instead of. 

Option 3 is the answer

The correct answer is a unanimous

Key Points

• Here are the meanings of the given words:
• Exemplary - very good, serving as an example
• Compatible - able to exist together
• Unanimous - fully in agreement
• Agreeable - quite enjoyable and pleasurable
• Given the context of the sentence, we can see that the word unanimous fits the blank perfectly. A unanimous decision would mean a decision that was made only after everyone completely agreed to it.
• While all of the other options have positive connotations, none of them fit the context of the sentence in the same way.
• Therefore, option 3  is correct.
• Thus, the complete sentence is: The committee reached a unanimous decision regarding the appointment of the chairman.

Additional Information

• The words, starting with vowels but their pronunciation starts as a consonant, are preceded by article 'a' not 'an'.

Hinglish

• Exemplary - आदर्श
• Compatible - संगत
• Unanimous - एकमत
• Agreeable - मनोहारी or सहमत

The idiom through thick and thin is used to mean through good times and bad times. Therefore, option 1 is correct.

While option 3 might also seem like the correct answer, note that it only mentions difficult times and therefore does not capture the whole meaning of the idiom.

The correct answer is delay

Key Points

• The word defer means to delay or postpone an event for a later time.
  

Example: They deferred the decision until February.

• Therefore, option 2 is correct.
• Here are the meanings of the other options:
• Despair - to lose hope.
  

Example: A voice full of self-hatred and despair.

• Dictate - say or read aloud.
  

Example: I have four letters to dictate.

• Dread - to feel worried or anxious about something.
  

Example: The thought of returning to London filled her with dread.

The idiom sword of Damocles means a constant threat (लगातार खतरा). If one has a sword of Damocles hanging over one's head, one is in a situation in which something very bad could happen at any time. 

For example: With the threat of nuclear war, many feel that the sword of Damocles hangs over the world like never before.

We can see that option 3 conveys this meaning perfectly. While options 2 and 4 might also seem correct, they get very specific in their description of threat (physical harm and ill omen of death). (शारीरिक हानि और मृत्यु का अपशकुन)

Therefore, option 3 is correct.

The correct answer is Ten kilometres are

Key Points​

• 'Ten kilometres is' should be there in place of 'Ten kilometres are'
• If plural noun is used after cardinal adjectives ( one, two, three, four etc.) and if plural noun denotes a certain amount, weight, height or period, singular verb will be used.
• Examples:
• ​Hundred rupees is in my pocket.
• Ten miles is a long distance to cover on foot.

Thus, the correct sentence is: Ten kilometres is a long distance to cover on foot for a child.

The correct answer is Plentiful

Key Points

• The word meagre means lacking in quantity.
• The word plentiful which means existing in large quantities
• Thus, 'Plentiful' is the antonym of 'meagre'

Additional Information

• Meaning of other words given in the options are:
• Inadequate: lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose
• Premium: an amount to be paid for a contract of insurance
• Scanty: small or insufficient in quantity or amount

The preposition at is used to define the specific location of someone or something. In the given sentence, it helps specify the exact location of the badge with respect to the receptionist's desk.

This is not the case when we use the prepositions 

by (which means next to something),

over (which means above something) or

in (which means inside something).

Hence, option 2 is correct.

The first sentence of a passage should stand independently in meaning. This is only true for sentence D, therefore it must be the first sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is either option 2 or option 3. 

According to option 2, sentence B follows sentence D. This doesn't make sense since B mentions the word now to indicate a change in the situation, which doesn't follow directly from D.

Therefore, option 3 is the correct option.

The correct answer is Such a rough sea had never been encountered by the sailors. 

Key Points

• In Active Voice, a sentence emphasizes the subject, performing an action.
• In Passive Voice, a sentence emphasizes the action or the object of the sentence.
• The given sentence is in the active voice and 'The sailors' is the subject and 'such a rough sea' is the object.
• When we convert this sentence into passive voice, the subject 'The sailors' of the active voice becomes the object, the object 'such a rough sea' becomes the subject.
• The passive format "had + been + V3 (encountered)" should be used.
• This is the active and passive voice rule for the past perfect tense.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• *Verbs of passive format have a different set of tenses (V3 - Past participle or Third form of the Verb) as given below in the table:

The correct spelling is: privilege.

Key Points

• Privilege means a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
  

For eg: Education is a right, not a privilege.

• Therefore, option 1 is correct.

The correct answer is This scheme will greatly benefit all of us

Key Points

• In Active Voice, a sentence emphasizes the subject, performing an action.
• In Passive Voice, a sentence emphasizes the action or the object of the sentence.
• The given sentence is in the passive voice and 'We' is the subject and 'this scheme' is the object.
• When we convert this sentence into active voice, the subject 'we' of the passive voice becomes the object ( objective case of pronoun for we is 'us'), the object 'this scheme' becomes the subject.
• The passive format "will + be + V3" should be changed into the active format "will + V1 ".
• This is the active and passive voice rule for the future simple tense.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
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Additional Information

• Verbs of passive format have a different set of tenses (*V3 - Past participle or Third form of the Verb) as given below in the table:
  

To solve the given question, we must first note that the answer must logically follow the words took his ___'. 

The word seat fits this context as take a seat is an idiom that means to sit down in a particular place. None of the other words make sense in this particular context and therefore, option 2 is correct.

Note: Take a stand is also an idiom, but it means to take a firm position on an issue. This doesn't make sense in the given context and therefore, cannot be correct.

The correct answer is Humility

Key Points

• Here are the meanings of the given words:
• Arrogance - unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than other people.
• Conceit - excessive pride in oneself
• Superiority - the fact that one person or thing is better than another
• Vanity -  inflated pride in oneself or one's appearance
• Humility - the quality of not being proud because you are aware of your bad qualities
• As we can see, the meaning of the word humility is directly in contrast to the meaning of the word
• Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is bibliophile.

Key Points

• The word bibliophile comes from the roots biblio meaning books and phile meaning love.
• Bibliophile is a person who collects or has a great love of books.(एक व्यक्ति जो पुस्तकों का संग्रह करता है या उसे पुस्तकों से बहुत प्यार है।)

Therefore, option 2 is correct.

Additional Information

Here are the meanings of the other options:

• Hemophile - someone who has hemophilia i.e. a disease in which one's blood doesn't clot normally(जिसे हीमोफिलिया है यानी ऐसी बीमारी जिसमें किसी का खून सामान्य रूप से नहीं जमता है)
• Xenophile - a person who has an affection for unknown or foreign objects, cultures or people(एक व्यक्ति जिसे अज्ञात या विदेशी वस्तुओं, संस्कृतियों या लोगों से लगाव है)
• Pedophile - a person who is sexually attracted to children(एक व्यक्ति जो बच्चों के प्रति यौन रूप से आकर्षित होता है)

Here are the meanings of the given words:

• Alibi - proof that someone who is thought to have committed a crime could not have done it
• Homonym - words that are spelled the same and sound the same but have different meanings
• Anonymous - made or done by someone whose name is not known or not made public
• Pseudonym - a name someone uses instead of their real name, especially on a written work

As we can see, the word pseudonym conveys the meaning of the given group of words.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 'Tuition'.

Key Points

• Tuition (शिक्षण) -  teaching or instruction, especially of individual pupils or small groups.
• Example- The tuition fee for this course is $1,000.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

• Tuetion - Incorrect spelling
• Tution - Incorrect spelling
• Tuttion - Incorrect spelling

The correct answer is proficient

Key Points

Here are the meanings of the given options:

• Deficient - lacking or not having enough of something. (किसी चीज की कमी)
• If someone or something is deficient in a particular thing, they do not have the full amount of it that they need in order to function normally or work properly.
• Example: a diet deficient in vitamin B.
• Sufficient- enough for a particular purpose. (पर्याप्त)
• If something is sufficient for a particular purpose, there is enough of it for the purpose.
• Example: One meter of fabric is sufficient to cover the exterior of an 18-in-diameter hatbox.
• Proficient -  skilled in doing something. (कुछ करने में कुशल)
• If you are proficient in something, you can do it well.​
• Example: A great number of Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages.
• Efficient - able to perform in a well-planned way. (सुनियोजित तरीके से प्रदर्शन करने में सक्षम)
• Example: The city's transport system is one of the most efficient in Europe.
• Out of these, option 3 proficient best fits the context of the sentence.