SSC CGL Previous Paper (Held On: 16 August 2017 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

The young one of Sheep is Lamb. So, the young one of Cow is Calf.

Thus, the answer is Calf.

Similarly,

Thus, the answer is TVRT.

In 562 : 30,

562 = (5 × 6 × 2)/2

= 30

Hence, 663 = (6 × 6 × 3)/2 = 54

Thus, the answer is 54.

Carrom, Table-Tennis and Chess are indoor games, whereas Cricket is an outdoor game.

Thus, the answer is Cricket.

Thus, the answer is GWK.

1. 122 = 122 - 1 = 121 = 11²

Thus, 11³ = 1331

2. 173 = 173 - 1 = 172 is not a perfect square.

3. 197 = 197 - 1 = 196 = 14²

Thus, 14³ = 2744.

4. 290 = 290 - 1 = 289 = 17²

Thus, 17³ = 4913

Thus, the odd pair is 173 - 2197.

The sequence in the order of dictionary is as follows.

3. Xanthic
4. Xenians
5. Xenons
6. Xylyls
7. Xyst

Thus, the order is 34125.

The pattern followed here is:

Thus, the answer is GJL.

13 × 2 + 1 = 27

27 × 2 + 2 = 56

56 × 2 + 3 = 115

115 × 2 + 4 = 234

Thus, the answer is 234.

According to Sumitra,

Mother’s Birthday = After 13th February - Before 16th February = Either on 14th February or on 15th February

According to Sumitra’s Brother,

Mother’s Birthday = After 14th February - Before 17th February = Either on 15th February or on 16th February

So, the only common date in both statements = 15th February

Thus, Sumitra's mother's birthday will be celebrated on 15^th February.

The order is as per the highest amount of sugar content.

1. Moto having sugar content more than all other drinks

Moto > __ > __ > __ >  __

2. Energy having the sugar content only more than the Lion

Moto > __ > __ > Energy > Lion

3. Bull is not having sugar content more than the Red

Moto > Red > Bull > Energy > Lion

Thus, the drink having the second most sugar content is Red.

1. GAIN → CALCULATING → can be formed.

2. TANING → CALCULATING → cannot be formed, as there is only one N.

3. TAIL → CALCULATING → can be formed.

4. CULT → CALCULATING → can be formed.

Thus, the correct answer is ‘TANING’.

Position of letters as per alphabet order:

“WILDHORN” is written as "1133"

Adding the numbers as they are coded to the alphabets in the given diagram and then multiplying by 11 we get

WILDHORN = 23 + 9 + 12 + 4 + 8 + 15 + 18 + 14

= 103 × 11

= 1133

Similarly, “RAPTURE” is written as “1089”

Adding the numbers as they are coded to the alphabets in the given diagram and then multiplying by 11 we get

RAPTURE = 18 + 1 + 16 + 20 + 21 + 18 + 5

= 99 × 11

= 1089

Thus, the word "PORTLOUIS" will be written as-

Adding the numbers as they are coded to the alphabets in the given diagram and then multiplying by 11 we get

PORTLOUIS = 16 + 15 + 18 + 20 + 12 + 15 + 21 + 9 + 19

= 145 × 11

= 1595

Thus, the answer is 1595.

1. 3 A 12 B 16 D 17 C 1

3 - 12 + 16 × 17 ÷ 1

= 263

= 263 ≠ 163

Thus, it is incorrect.

2. 5 C 7 A 9 D 8 B 2

5 ÷ 7 - 9 × 8 + 2

= -69.285

= -69.285 ≠ 294

Thus, it is incorrect.

3. 13 C 13 A 13 B 13 D 1313 ÷ 13 - 13 + 13 × 13

= 157

157 = 157

Thus, it is correct.

4. 18 C 16 D 49 A 27 B 9 =

18 ÷ 16 × 49 - 27 + 9

= 37.125

= 37.125 ≠ 200

Thus, it is incorrect.

Thus, the correct Answer is 13 C 13 A 13 B 13 D 13 = 157.

The logic followed here is,

9 * 2 * 5 = 23

→ 9 × 2 + 5

→ 23

1. 9 and 6 = 9² + 6² = 81 + 36 = 117

2. 8 and 2 = 8² + 2² = 64 + 04 = 68

3. 7 and 3 = 7² + 3² = 49 + 09 = 58

Thus, the answer is 58.

The 4 big triangles in diagonal position.

1 triangle at the top.

The top triangle further contains 3 small triangles.

It means total 4.

1 triangle at the bottom.

The bottom triangle further contains 3 small triangles.

It means total 4.

1 triangle at the left position.

The left position further contains 3 small triangles.

It means total 4.

1 triangle at the right position.

The right position further contains 3 small triangles.

It means total 4.

Thus, there are 20 triangles in the given figure.

The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is as follows,

Conclusions:

I. Some tube lights are LED → false.

II. All LED are tube lights → false.

Thus, neither conclusion (I) nor conclusion (II) follows is the correct answer.

In the first and the third diagram β, ¥, θ and η are adjacent to α.

Thus, the one opposite of α is δ.

Hence, the correct answer is δ.

Trick:

How to easily find the opposite faces:

Choose any 2 dices which have only one number in common.

After rotating the middle one, we get,

FIGURE

As in, II and III only θ is common.

Now move clockwise as per the dice.

In II, θ - δ - β 

In III, θ - α - η

So, we can observe that δ is opposite to α and β is opposite to η. 

Now the only θ is left, which will be the opposite of γ.

Note:

There was an ambiguity in the original question in the previous year's paper. We have modified the figure of the cube in the first position to remove this.

Dogs and cats are pet animals but not all dogs and cats are pet.

Thus, the answer is option 3.

To complete the diagram, we need one vertical line and two lines in slanting position which will complete the diagram.

Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

The question figure is hidden or embedded in such a manner that in the question, the circle has an arc at the top and bottom and a vertical line in the centre.

Thus, the correct answer is option 2.

Hence, answer is figure 4.

A mirror when placed on the line AB.

The figure K will appear at the right hand side.

The figure J will appear on the left side.

The alphabets Q, K and J will get reversed.

Thus, the correct answer is option 2.

Since it is mentioned that the letter from these matrices is represented first by row and next by column.

1. 00, 41, 99, 96 → M A Z E

2. 12, 04, 56, 58 → M C Z E

3. 24, 22, 88, 65 → M A T E

4. 43, 10, 69, 77 → M A T E

Thus, the correct answer is 00, 41, 99, 96.

• The indifference curve represents the sets of good with different quantities to which the consumer is indifferent.
• The sets represent satisfaction that consumer derived from the two goods.

• Nationalisation of banks was done in 1969
• In demonetisation Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes were discontinued
• Mandal Commission was set up to consider reservation for backward classes
• In 1991 the economy was globalised

Judicial Review is the capacity of the judiciary to check the constitutional validity of any law, order or rule of the government. India has taken this concept from USA which was based on the famous case of Marbury v Madison.

• There is no bar on a number of times for which a person can become President of India.
• However, as per Article 58 of the Constitution, he/she must be an Indian citizen of 35 years or above and eligible to become a member of Lok Sabha.

Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev and Chandrashekhar Azad conspired to kill James Scott but John Saunders was killed mistakenly by Bhagat Singh and Rajguru because of which they were hanged till death. Mangal Pandey was involved in the sepoy mutiny of 1857.

Lichens and mosses thrive in the dry environment feeding upon the plants and rocks. This environment by Tundra regions which are dry and treeless and the plants are low growing shrubs and bushes.

• Diurnal temperature difference refers to the difference between the highest and lowest temperature projections on a place in a day.
• Sand heats up and cools off very fast and that is the reason for deserts have the highest diurnal difference.

Night Blindness results in loss of vision in the dark and is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin A.

The correct answer is Impure.

Additional Information

• The impure blood enters the heart from two large veins called the superior and inferior vena cava.

• The liver helps in digestion by secreting bile juice mainly along with making proteins and metabolizing drugs.
• It is the largest gland in the human body.

• Hydraulic lift works on the principle of Pascal's law.
• Pascal's law states that a pressure change occurring anywhere in a confined incompressible fluid is transmitted throughout the fluid such that the same change occurs everywhere.
• This law is used in hydraulic lifts and hydraulic brakes in cars.
• Archimedes Principle: When a solid body is partially are completely immersed in a fluid, the fluid exerts an upward force on the body, whose magnitude is equal to the weight of the displaced fluid.

CONCEPT:

• Temperature: It is the measure of the degree of hotness and coldness of a body.
• The SI unit of temperature is Kelvin (K).
• Fahrenheit and Celsius are measurements of temperature and are related to each other as follows:

⇒ C = (F - 32) × $\frac{5}{9}$

Where C is the temperature in Celsius and F is the temperature in Fahrenheit.

EXPLANATION:

• Since we need temperature in fahrenheit and celsius to be equal:

Now, let C = F = x

So,

⇒ x = (x - 32) × $\frac{5}{9}$

or, 9x = 5x – 160

or, 4x = -160

or, x = -40

Therefore, -40°C = -40°F

MICR (magnetic ink character recognition) is a technology used to verify the legitimacy or originality of paper documents, especially bank cheques. It uses a special ink that is read by the computers.

Sublimation is a process in which the solid turns directly to gaseous state. One of the household examples is use of camphor and naphthalene balls.

• Fly ash is a coal combustion product that is composed of the particulates that are driven out of coal-fired boilers together with the flue gases.
• It causes respiratory and skin diseases.

The Arunachal Pradesh government has launched a special scheme “DulariKanya” to check infant mortality in the state on 26^th January, 2017. Under this scheme, state government will deposit Rs. 20,000 in the bank account of a girl child born in any government hospital.

Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity which determined that the laws of physics are the same for all non-accelerating observers. 

Queensberry rules are called so because they were endorsed by 9^thMarquess of Queensberry after they were published in 1967 for the sport of boxing.

Amrita Shergill was a painter and was called ‘Frida Kahlo’ of India.

Padma Shri for 2019 in Sports are 

• Gautum Gambhir( Cricket)
• Sunil Chhetri( Football)
• Bajrang Punia( Wrestler )
• Dronavalli Harika (Chess)
• Sharath Kamal (Table Tennis)
• Bombayla Devi Laishram (Archery)
• Ajay Thakur (Kabaddi)
• Prashanti Singh (Basketball)

Padma Shri for 2017 - ParattuRaveendranSreejesh

HemaMalni: Beyond the dream Girl covers all the aspects of the actor from her debut in 1963 to her becoming the Member of Parliament.

The China-Britain rail link will start from Yiwu city in China and end at London. It is a freight railway route and will not take passengers initially. It is a part of China’s ‘One Belt One Road’ policy.

20^th SAARC SUMMIT - Sri Lanka

19^th SAARC Summit was indefinitely postponed when India along with 5 other SAARC nations pulled out of the summit alleging Pakistan’s role in the 2016 Uri attack.

Let the 3 numbers be n - 2, n, n + 2

⇒ (n - 2)(n)(n + 2) = 1287

⇒ (n² - 4)(n) = 1287

⇒ n³ - 4n - 1287 = 0

⇒ n = 11 is the only odd number that is the root of above equation

So, the largest number = n + 2 = 11 + 2 = 13

Let the total work be a

Work done by 1 man in 1 day = a/(45 × 20)

Work done by 1 boy in 1 day = a/(60 × 20)

Days needed by 15 men and 20 boys to complete the work = a/{[15a/(45 × 20)] + [20a/(60 × 20)]}

∴ Required days = a/{a/60 + a/60} = a/(a/30) = 30 days

Let be the number of spherical balls that can be made

So, we have

⇒ 2/3(π)(6)³ = n × 4/3(π)(1)³

∴ n = 6³/2 = 216/2 = 108

Given: MP of shirt = Rs. 1280

Selling price of shirt = Rs. 900

Discount = MP - SP = 1280 - 900 = Rs. 380

∴ Discount % = (380/1280) × 100 = 29.68%

Let the number of cans of orange, pineapple and mixed fruit juices be 8a, 9a and 15a respectively

Number of orange cans sold = (8a)(25/100) = 2a

Number of orange cans left in the stock = 8a - 2a = 6a

Number of pineapple cans sold = (9a)(33.33/100) = 3a

Number of pineapple cans left in the stock = 9a - 3a = 6a

Number of mixed fruit cans sold = (15a)(20/100) = 3a

Number of mixed fruit cans left in the stock = 15a - 3a = 12a

∴ Required ratio = 6a : 6a : 12a = 1 : 1 : 2

Let the number of boys in the class be 2a

Then, the number of girls will be 3a

Given: Average weight of boys in the class = 18 kg

Average weight of girls in the class = 21 kg

Total weight of boys = 18 × 2a = 36a

Total weight of girls = 21 × 3a = 63a

Total weight of the class = 36a + 63a = 99a

Hence, average weight (in kgs) of all the boys and girls together = 99a/(2a + 3a) = 99/5

Cost price of the milk = 50 × 40 = Rs. 2000

Given: 5 L water is mixed

Total amount of mixture = 50 + 5 = 55 L

Selling price of mixture = 55 × 42 = Rs. 2310

Profit = Rs. (2310 - 2000) = Rs. 310

∴ Profit % = (310/2000) × 100 = 15.5%

We have, a = 6b

Difference between a and b = 6b - b = 5b

∴ % by which B is less than A = (5b/6b) × 100 = 500/6% = 83.33%

Let the first runner be A and the second runner be B

Distance covered by A from 6:00 am to 8:30 am = 8 × 2.5 = 20 km

Now, the relative speed of B w.r.t. A = 10 - 8 = 2 km/hr

Taking A to be at rest, B has to cover 20 km to catch up to A

Time taken by B to catch up to A = 20/2 = 10 hours

So, Required time = 8:30 am + 10 hours = 6:30 pm

Let the principal be P

⇒ A = P(1 + r/100n)^nt

⇒ 7727.104 = P(1 + 12/100)³

⇒ P = 7727.104/(1 + 12/100)³

⇒ P = 7727.104/(1.12)³

∴ P = Rs. 5500

Given: [x + (1/x)] = 5

Squaring both sides we get,

⇒ [x + (1/x)]² = 25

⇒ x² + 1/x² = 25 - 2 = 23    ----(i)

Now, [x - (1/x)]² = x² + 1/x² - 2

⇒ [x - (1/x)]² = x² + 1/x² - 2

Substituting value of x² + 1/x² = 23, we get

⇒ [x - (1/x)]² = 23 - 2

∴ [x - (1/x)] = ± √21

Given: x = (√2 + 1)/(√2 - 1)

Multiplying numerator and denominator by (√2 + 1), we get

⇒ x = (√2 + 1)²/(2 - 1) = 3 + 2√2

To find: (x⁵ + x⁴ + x² + x)/x³ 

⇒ x² + x + 1/x + 1/x²

Calculating x + 1/x, we get

3 + 2√2 + [1/(3 + 2√2)] = [(3 + 2√2)² + 1]/(3 + 2√2)

⇒ (9 + 8 + 12√2 + 1)/(3 + 2√2)

⇒ 6(3 + 2√2)/(3 + 2√2)

⇒ 6

Now, x² + x + 1/x + 1/x² = (x + 1/x)² - 2 + (x + 1/x)

Substituting (x + 1/x) = 6, we get

⇒ 6² - 2 + 6 = 40

∴ the correct option is 1)

Given: x = 5 - 2√6

⇒ x = (√3 - √2)²

To find: √x +(1/√x) = √(√3 - √2)² + 1/(√3 - √2)²

⇒ (√3 - √2) + 1/(√3 - √2)

⇒ (6 - 2√6)/(√3 - √2)

Multiplying both numerator and denominator by (√3 + √2)

⇒ (6 - 2√6) (√3 + √2)/(3 - 2)

⇒ 6√3 + 6√2 - 2√18 - 2√12

⇒ 6√3 + 6√2 - 6√2 - 4√3

⇒ 2√3

∴ the correct option is 3)

Given: 27x + 27[x-(1/3)] = 99

Taking 9 as common, we get

⇒ 9[3x + 3x - (1)] = (9)(11)

⇒ 6x - 1 = 11

⇒ 6x = 12

∴ x = 2

Let a be the side of equilateral triangle and inradius br r

So, r = 10 cm

Also, for an equilateral triangle, r = a√3/6

⇒ a = 60/√3 cm 

But, in this case the side is not required.

We know that: R = 2r               [for equilateral triangle]

∴ R = 2 × 10 = 20 cm

If a point lies on the bisector of an angle, then it is equidistant from the sides of the angle.

Hence, the angle bisectors of a triangle intersect at a point called the incenter of the triangle, which is equidistant from the sides of the triangle

We, know that the orthocentre is the intersection point of all the altitudes made by the vertices on their corresponding sides

Let take BR and CT as the altitudes

So, in quadrilateral ARPT

∠ATP = ∠ARP = 90°

Since, sum of the opposite angles of quadrilateral = 180°

Hence, it is a cyclic quadrilateral

So, ∠A + ∠BPC = 180°

⇒ ∠BPC = 180° - 60°

∴ ∠BPC = 120°

We know that, the ratio of the length of the line segment BD to the length of segment DC is equal to the ratio of the length of side AB to the length of side AC

⇒ AC/AB = CD/BD

⇒ CD/BD = 4/3

Altitude of ∆ACD = Altitude of ∆ADB = Altitude of ∆ABC = h

So, their areas would be in the ratio of their bases

⇒ Ar(∆ACD)/ Ar(∆ABD) = 4/3

Let Ar(∆ACD) = 4a and Ar(∆ABD) = 3a

⇒ Ar(∆ACD) + Ar(∆ABD) = Ar(∆ABC)

⇒ 4a + 3a = 350

⇒ 7a = 350

⇒ a = 50

So, area (in cm2) of triangle ABD = 3a = 150 cm²

Let the point where the angle of elevation of the boat is 60°be A

And the point where the angle of elevation of the boat is 30°be B

Also, let the top of lighthouse be O and bottom be C

Given: height of lighthouse = 20√3 m

In ∆AOC

⇒ tan60° = 20√3/BC

⇒ √3 = 20√3/BC

⇒ BC = 20 m

In ∆AOC

⇒ tan30° = 20√3/AC

⇒ 1/√3 = 20√3/AC

⇒ AC = 60 m

Now, time taken to cover AB = 10 sec

So, speed of boat = (60 - 20)/10 = 4m/s

∴ Time taken by the boat to go from A to C = 60/4 = 15 seconds

Given: [sec θ/(sec θ - 1)] + [sec θ/(sec θ + 1)]

⇒ [sec²θ + secθ + sec²θ - secθ /(sec²θ - 1)]

⇒ 2sec²θ/(sec²θ - 1)

Putting secθ = 1/cosθ

⇒ (2/cos²θ)/[(1/cos²θ) - 1]

⇒ (2/cos²θ)/[(1 - cos²θ)/cos²θ]

⇒ 2/sin²θ = 2 cosec² θ

∴ the correct option is 3)

Let the total runs scored be a

Runs scored against New Zealand and Bangladesh = [(16 + 8)/100] × a

∴ Required ratio = [24a/100]/a = 24/100 = 6/25

% runs scored by pujara against South Africa = 24%

% runs scored by pujara against Bangladesh = 8%

∴ Required % = [(24 - 8)/8] × 100 = 200%

Given: total runs scored by pujara = 1875

Runs scored by Pujara against South Africa = (24/100)(1875) = 450

Runs scored by Pujara against New zealand = (16/100)(1875) = 300

∴ Required difference = 450 - 300 = 150

% of runs scored against Australia = 32%

∴ Sectorial angle made by it = (32/100)(360) = 115.2 degrees

Given: Percentages of runs scored by pujara = 8, 16, 20, 24, 32

Now, HCF of the above numbers = 4

So, least number of runs that Pujara must have scored in total = 100/4 = 25

The correct answer is: 1.

Key Points

• The incorrect preposition usage in the phrase "vexed at" is the main issue in this sentence.
• The correct expression is "vexed with."
• The preposition "with" is used to convey the sense of being annoyed or frustrated with someone.
• Understanding the word "vexed" is crucial here; it means irritated or annoyed.
• When you are vexed with someone, it means that you are upset with them for some reason.
• The corrected portion of the sentence should read: "I am vexed with him." This correction makes the sentence grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning.
• The overall sentence describes a feeling of irritation with someone due to actions they have taken up to the present time.
• The correct use of "vexed with" aligns with this meaning.
• Correct sentence- I am vexed with him for what all he has done for him till date.

Correct Answer: 2

'Persist' must be replaced by 'persisted'. Since the main clause is in the form 'would be punished' (would+infinitive), the conditional clause must have simple past (persisted).

The correct answer is 'miserly'.

Key Points

• In this context, "miserly" best fits the blank in the sentence.
• The sentence indicates two characteristics of Daniel: he is quiet, as indicated by "taciturn", and he does not spend money.
• "Miserly" means being careful with how money is spent, often excessively so, which fits the description.
• So, the completed sentence reads: "Both taciturn and miserly, Daniel seldom spoke and never spent money."
• Let's look briefly at the other options:
• "Wary" means being careful or cautious about possible dangers or problems. It doesn't directly relate to not spending money.
• "Cheap" is sometimes used colloquially to mean a reluctance to spend money, but it is a less formal term and can also have negative connotations implying poor quality.
• "Discreet" means careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment. It doesn't relate to spending habits.

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. timid.

Key Points

• The sentence suggests a degree of reluctance or fear in making a statement before the Boss.
• The word "timid" (डरपोक) means showing a lack of courage or confidence, which fits this context.
• The words "shy," "tired," and "coward" partially fit but do not convey the same exact meaning. "Shy" may be close, but "timid" is more precise in the context of reluctance to speak up.
• Understanding the meaning of "timid" aids in clearly identifying why he was reluctant to speak before the Boss.

Therefore, the correct answer is timid.

Complete Sentence: He was too timid to make a statement before the Boss.​

Additional Information

• **Shy (**संकोची) means being reserved or having feelings of nervousness.
• **Tired (**थका हुआ) means in need of rest or sleep.
• **Coward (**कायर) means lacking courage to face danger or pain.

The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. Repeat.

Key Points

• The word "reiterate" means to say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. (दोहराना)
• Example: The teacher had to reiterate the instructions to ensure everyone understood.
• "Repeat" refers to saying or doing something again. (फिर से करना)
• Example: Please repeat your question so that everyone can hear it.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Repeat.

Additional Information

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

• Abuse (दुरुपयोग): Use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose.
• Example: He abused his power to exploit the workers.
• Pretend (बहाना करना): Speak and act so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not.
• Example: She pretended that she was feeling alright.
• Detest (घृणा करना): Dislike intensely.
• Example: She detests bad manners.

Correct Answer: Fool

'Nincompoop' refers to a foolish or stupid person. Thus, its synonym must be 'fool'.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "Pellucid" means something that is clear and easily understood; it often refers to a substance that is transparent. (पारदर्शक)
• Example: The pellucid waters of the lake allowed us to see the fish swimming near the bottom.
• "Murky" refers to something that is dark, obscure, and not clear; it is the opposite of pellucid. (धुंधला)
• Example: The murky waters of the river made it difficult to see anything below the surface.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Pellucid' is 'Murky'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Torpid (निष्क्रिय): Lacking in energy or vigor.
• Example: After the long hike, he felt torpid and just wanted to lie down.
• Explicit (स्पष्ट): Clearly stated and leaving no room for confusion.
• Example: The instructions were explicit and easy to follow.
• Limpid (निर्मल): Clear, transparent, or easily understood.
• Example: The limpid stream flowed gently through the forest.

Correct Answer: Flexible

'Adamant' refers to a person who is rigid on his decisions or actions. 'Rigid', 'fixed' and 'unshakable' are synonymous to 'adamant'. 'Flexible' can be used to describe someone who isn't very steadfast or firm. Thus, 'flexible' is the antonym of 'adamant'.

Correct Answer: To quarrel over trifles

'To wrangle over an ass's shadow is to fight for trivial matters. Example: The roommates couldn't help but wrangle over an ass's shadow; each wanted the bed by the window.

Thus correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

• To make one's flesh creep means to frighten someone.
• Example: His sister had her costume on and was ready to make his flesh creep.

Additional Information

• Origin: The first term appeared in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels (1727): "Something in their countenance made my flesh creep with a horror I cannot express." The variant dates from the late 1800s.

The Correct Answer is option 4:To frighten someone

The correct answer is would have appreciated

Key Points

• The subordinate clause of the sentence is in the past perfect tense (subject + had + third form verb). To maintain the uniformity of the sentence the main clause will have the structure as "would have + past participle". Hence, the main clause will take the verb phrase as:- "would have appreciated".
• The given sentence is a third conditional sentence.
• A third conditional sentence is used to imagine a different past that did not happen.
• Some Examples:-

1. If I had been present, I should have enjoyed it a lot. 

2. If I had been present, I would have enjoyed it a lot. 

The correct sentence is- Father would have appreciated your efforts if you had informed him.

Correct Answer: surprised at

When followed by a thing, the verb 'surprised' is accompanied by the preposition 'at' or 'by'.

Correct Answer: Oncology

'Oenology' is the study of wines. 'Oncology' is the study of tumours. 'Phrenology' is the study of personality and character. 'Upology' is the name of a book.

Correct Answer: Zenith

'Tempest' refers to a storm. An 'outpost' generally refers to a small military camp situated away from the main army. It also refers to a group of buildings in the remote part of a country or empire. 'Archive' is the collection of old documents or a place/file meant for storage. 'Zenith' is indicative of the highest point.

The correct answer is "Leakeage".

Key Points

• The incorrectly spelt word is 'Leakeage'. The correct spelling is "Leakage".
• Leakage: Leakage refers to the unintentional or accidental escape or loss of a substance, typically a liquid or gas, through a crack, hole, or other opening. It implies a leakage of a substance from its intended containment.
• Example: There was a leakage in the water pipe, causing a small pool to form on the floor.
• Let us look at the meaning of other words:
• Literary: Literary refers to anything related to literature or written works, particularly those of high artistic or intellectual value. It encompasses genres such as novels, poetry, plays, and essays.
• Example: The literary world celebrated the release of the author's highly anticipated novel.
• Laudable: Laudable describes something deserving praise, admiration, or commendation due to its excellent qualities, actions, or achievements. It implies that the subject is praiseworthy and worthy of recognition.
• Example: The organization's laudable efforts to support underprivileged children earned them widespread appreciation.
• Loafer: A loafer refers to a person who is idle, lazy, or avoids work or exertion. It can also refer to a type of comfortable slip-on shoe, typically made of leather, without laces or buckles.
• Example: He was labeled as a loafer because he constantly avoided his responsibilities and rarely made an effort to contribute to the team's work.

The correct answer is "Anasthetic".

Key Points

• The incorrectly spelt word is "Anasthetic". Its correct spelling is 'anesthetic'.
• Anesthetic: Anesthetic (also spelled anaesthetic) refers to a substance or medication used to induce anesthesia, a state of temporary loss of sensation or consciousness. It is commonly used during medical procedures to numb pain or induce sedation.
• Example: The dentist administered a local anesthetic before starting the tooth extraction to ensure a painless experience for the patient.
• Let us look at the meanings of other words:
• Obliterate: Obliterate means to completely destroy or erase something, leaving no trace or evidence behind. It implies the complete elimination or annihilation of an object, concept, or memory.
• Example: The powerful explosion obliterated the building, reducing it to rubble within seconds.
• Concurrence: Concurrence refers to the simultaneous occurrence or agreement of multiple events, opinions, or actions. It suggests a state of alignment or harmony between different elements.
• Example: The concurrence of favorable weather conditions and a well-prepared team resulted in a successful outdoor event.
• Blithesome: Blithesome describes someone or something that is cheerful, lighthearted, and full of joy. It conveys a sense of happiness and carefree spirit.
• Example: The children played in the park, their laughter filling the air, creating a blithesome atmosphere.

Correct Answer: QRPS

Statement Q introduces the idea of segmenting the industry and anticipates it's effect on the poor. We get a gist of the paragraph through the introductory line. Thus, Q is the first sentence. Statement R furthers the idea by segregating the work between the different groups of corporations. It is in line with statement Q and is therefore the second sentence. Statement P negates the first two statements by stating a problem (that giving loans to the poor doesn't cure poverty). P is the third sentence. Statement S supports the logic of P by mentioning how property rights and the role of law matter in these matters as well. 

Note:

Since PS is definitely a pair, and only one option has PS together, it can be picked directly.

Correct Answer: RPSQ

Statement R talks about the past, mentioning how more importance was given to development of industry as compared to the other departments. This must logically be the first sentence. The second sentence must be P. This is because P states a contrast to the earlier situation while staying in line with the topic at hand. Statement S states the reason behind this contrast. Thus, it must be the third sentence. Statement Q must follow statement S as it furthers the point and shows the consequences of the ever-increasing terrorism all around the world.

Note:

RP is a pair because R says that before India's budget gave importance to industrialisation, but now scenario has changed.

Correct Answer: A word should be kept.

Option 3 has replaced 'should' by 'has'. This cannot be the answer. Option 4 has changed the subject to 'us' and therefore cannot be the answer. Option 2 uses the wrong tense for the verb. The verb must in the past participle form. Thus, the correct answer is option 1 which fulfils all the rules. (The subject has been omitted)

The correct answer is The old man thanked Ankit and assured him that he would never forget his kindness

Key Points

The given sentence is in the direct mode of narration. The reporting verb is in the simple past tense, there will be a change in tense.

When we convert this particular sentence from the direct to the indirect mode of narration, we have to make the following changes:

• Since the reporting verb is in the simple past tense, all the verbs in the reported speech will undergo a backshift of tense:
• 'shall' is changed into 'would'
• Simple present 'thank' is changed into simple past 'thanked**'**
• 'this' is changed to 'that'
• 'I' is changed into 'he'

​Following these steps here we find that the correct sentence is Option 2 which is the correct answer.

Correct Answer: combining

To integrate something means to bring things together or to combine them. Thus, the blank must be filled by 'combining'. 'Segregating' means to separate things. 'Residing' means that the power of something is vested in someone else . 'Complying' is to act in accordance with someone else's wishes

Correct Answer: sentiment

The blank is preceded by the article 'a'. Out of the four options, only 'sentiment' can follow the singular article 'a'. The rest are plural.

Correct Answer: common

The sentence is meant to put forward the idea that despite the differences in religion, caste, language and history, the people are brought together in one common bond. Thus, the blank must be filled with 'common'.

Correct Answer: strong

The phrase 'cementing force' is indicative of strength and adhesiveness. Thus, the correct answer is 'strong'.

Correct Answer: together

The idea of the sentence is to make the people live in harmony with one another. Logically, 'together' fits the sentence in the best manner.