SSC CGL Previous Paper (Held On: 17 August 2017 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

1. 34, 32, 98, 77 - L, M, N, R

2. 42, 00, 99, 77 - G, E, S, R

3. 03, 44, 67, 77 - J, D, X, R

4. 95, 24, 59, 20 - S, I, Z, E

Hence, SIZE will be represented by "95, 24, 59, 20".

On observing the given letters carefully: WTQ : DGJ , we will see that As per W is opposite of D, T is opposite of G and Q is opposite of J. Same method will be followed to answer the given question: NKH : ?Opposite of N is M, opposite of K is P and opposite of H is S. Hence, answer is MPS.

As triangle represents Geologists and circle represents Architects.

So, the alphabet lies in the region which is common between the triangle and circle will represent architects who are geologists.

These letters are A, B.

Hence, A,B is the correct answer.

The pattern followed here is:

bat - three letter word

thin - four letter word

reply - five letter word

length - six letter word

Thus, seven letter word - display

Hence, answer is display.

• Father is a parent.
• Similarly, sister is sibling.
• Hence, the correct answer is sibling.

By following the signs given in the question:

Using above signs in 9 + 3 - 72 × 6 ÷ 3 = ?

 = 9 × 3 + 72 ÷ 6 - 3

 = 27 + 12 - 3

 = 39 - 3

 = 36

Hence, answer is 36.

The pattern followed here is:

In 60 : 15

60 = 15 × 4

Same pattern will be followed to find the missing number

In 100 : ?

100 = 25 × 4

Hence, answer is 25.

The pattern followed in the given series is:

1 × 1 × 1 = 1

1/2 × 1/2 × 1/2 = 1/8 = 0.125

1/3 × 1/3 × 1/3 = 1/27

1/4 × 1/4 ×1/4 = 1/64

1/5 × 1/5 × 1/5 = 1/125 = 0.008

1/ 6 × 1/6 × 1/6 = 1/216

Hence, answer is 0.008

1. 140 = 40 + 30 + 50 + 20 (It is possible)

2. 130 = It is not possible

3. 90 = 40 + 50 (It is possible)

4. 100 = 50 + 30 + 20 (It is possible)

Hence, 130 cannot be the total weight of any combination of the given boxes.

So, answer is 130.

The diagram showing the distance travelled by A and B:

Clearly, B is 4 km north with respect to A.

Hence, answer is 4 km North.

1. NAMES - TOKENISM - cannot be formed as there is no A.

2. EMITS - TOKENISM - can be formed

3. STONE - TOKENISM - can be formed

4. NOISE - TOKENISM - can be formed

Hence, answer is NAMES.

The given statement can strongly be supported by argument I because as per data number of accidents have increased after putting speed breakers, so they should be banned. Hence, argument I is strong.

Argument II is not a strong one as the purpose of speed breakers is not to teach any lesson to drivers but to make them slow down.

1. 1 - positive integer 

2. -2 - negative integer 

3. -(-3) = 3 - positive integer 

4. 5 - positive integer.

In the given question all numbers except -2 are positive. -2 is a negative integer. Hence, answer is -2.

The pattern followed here is:

In 19#13 = 3;

19 - 13 = 6 ÷ 2 = 3

In 25#3 = 11,

25 - 3 = 22 ÷ 2 = 11

In 36#10 = 13,

36 - 10 = 26 ÷ 2 = 13

The same pattern will be followed in 7#3 = ?

7 - 3 = 4 ÷ 2 = 2

Hence, answer is 2.

The pattern followed here is:

SQUALOR is coded as USWCNQT,

S + 2 = U, Q + 2 = S, U + 2 = W, A + 2 = C, L + 2 = N, O + 2 = Q, R + 2 = T

Then, same pattern will be followed in coding WHY

W + 2 = Y, H + 2 = J, Y + 2 = A

Hence, WHY will be coded as YJA.

Clearly, 4 will be the right answer.

Taking row by row:

I row

(10 - 4) × 2 = 12

III row

(8 - 5) × 1 = 3

Similarly, II row

(7 - ?) × 3 = 15

(7 - ?) = 5

? = 7 - 5

? = 2

Hence, answer is 2.

Clearly, option 3 will complete the given incomplete figure.

In the given series a pattern is followed:

The first letter is Capital and the next subsequent letter is small and so on.

Thus, as the last letter in MnOpQr, is small r, so in place of ?, capital S will come and then small t and so on.

Hence, the missing term is StUvWxY.

The number of days between 5 June and 11 December is (25 + 31 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 +11) = 189 days.

A day repeats itself on the seventh day.

Thus, no. of weeks = 189 ÷ 7 = 27 weeks.

Hence, Tushar's birthday is on Monday.

Clearly, based on the given open cube, the cube given in option 2 cannot be formed as the star symbol is opposite to the four dots symbol in the given open cube.

Hence, answer is option 1

All except television are fur

niture. Television is odd as it is electronic gadget and not furniture.

Hence, the answer is Television.

1. XVT - X - 2 = V, V - 2 = T

2. NPR - N + 2 = P, P + 2 = R

3. LJH - L - 2 = J, J - 2 = H

4. FDB - F - 2 = D, D - 2 = B

Clearly, NPR is the odd pair.

Hence, answer is NPR.

Clearly, the given question figure is hidden in option 2.

Hence, option 2 will be the right mirror image of the given figure.

Sodium was first isolated in 1807 by Humphry Davy, who made it by the electrolysis of very dry molten sodium hydroxide, NaOH. Sodium is the sixth most abundant element on earth and comprises about 2.6% of the earth's crust.

Reforestation is the process of restoring existing forests and woodland that have been depleted, usually through deforestation. Reforestation can be used to rectify or improve the quality of human life by soaking up pollution.

The 2016 Men’s Kabaddi World Cup Runner-Up was Iran. The tournament was won by India, who defeated Iran 38-29 in the championship game to win their third Kabaddi World Cup.

The 2016 Man Booker Prize was awarded to Paul Beatty for her novel The Sellout. Beatty is the first US writer to win the Man Booker Prize.

• Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Jama Masjid between 1644 and 1656.
• It was originally called Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa, meaning 'mosque commanding view of the world'.

Note:

Century is one plus the year is given, for example, if we talk about the year 2019 we say we are in 21st century (20+1) and if we talk about 1672 then it is 17th century (16+1).

• The base present in the milk of magnesia is Magnesium hydroxide.
• It is a white solid with low solubility in water and a common component of antacids.
• As an antacid, magnesium hydroxide works by simple neutralization, where the hydroxide ions combine with acidic H+ ions in the stomach to produce water.

India shares its border with 7 countries of the world. In North West, India Shares its border with Pakistan. The length of our land border with Pakistan is roughly 3,220 km.

• The 15^th amendment of 1963 rose the retirement age of High court judges from 60 to 62 and other minor amendments for rationalizing interpretation of rules regarding judges etc.
• Article 217 deals with the appointment of HC Judges.
• Supreme Court Judges retire upon attaining an age of 65 years.
• Article 124 deals with the appointment of Judges of Supreme court.

Option 3 is correct, i.e. Appellate Jurisdiction.

• Appellate jurisdiction is the power of the apex court to review decisions and change outcomes of decisions of lower courts.
• The appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court can be invoked by a certificate granted by the High Court concerned under Article 132(1), 133(1), or 134 of the Constitution.

Extra facts:

The larynx is usually called the voice box because it is where sound comes from. It is the one that manages the pitch and volume produced by mammals, and it is also the one that houses the vocal folds.

Didda was a daughter of Simharāja, the king of Lohara who ruled Kashmir from 958 CE to 1003 CE. She married the king of Kashmir, Ksemagupta, thus uniting the kingdom of Lohara with that of her husband.

Men and women have different vocal fold sizes. The male vocal folds are about 20 mm in length while Female vocal folds are between 12.5 mm and 17.5 mm long. The difference in vocal fold size between men and women means that their voices have a different pitch.

To increase their revenue the British decided that they could use Indian villages to grow crops like Rice, Wheat, Tea and Jute that were in demand in Britain. The forced the farmers to grow Jute in Bengal, Tea in Assam, Sugarcane in Uttar Pradesh, Wheat in Punjab, Cotton in Maharashtra & Punjab, and Rice in Madras.

The World Wide Web is an information space where documents and other web resources are identified by Uniform Resource Locators, interlinked by hypertext links, and can be accessed via Internet. The World Wide Web was invented by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989.

Kumaun Himalayas is the west-central section of the Himalayas in northern India, extending 200 miles from the Sutlej River east to the Kali River. It is bounded on the north by Tibet, on the east by Nepal, on the south by the state of Uttar Pradesh, and on the west by the Garhwal region.

Law of diminishing marginal product states that while increasing one input and keeping other inputs at the same level may initially increase output, further increases in that input will have a limited effect, and eventually no effect or a negative effect, on output.

Protoxylem is the part of the primary xylem that develops first, consisting of narrow, thin-walled cells. It matures much before the plant organ has completed their elongation and is smaller in diameter as compared to Metaxylem.

Explanation:

• Nereis, Pheretima (Earthworm) and Hirudinaria are examples of Annelida Phylum.
• The annelids are also known as the ringed worms and are bilaterally symmetrical, triploblastic, coelomate, invertebrate organisms.
• Other important features of Annelids are

1. They may be aquatic (marine and fresh water) or terrestrial; free-living, and sometimes parasitic.
2. They exhibit organ-system level of body organisation and bilateral symmetry.
3. They are triploblastic, metamerically segmented and coelomate animals.
4. Their body surface is distinctly marked out into segments or metameres and, hence, the phylum name Annelida

Additional Information

Coelenterata:

• They are aquatic, mostly marine, sessile or free-swimming, radially symmetrical animals
• The characteristic feature of this phylum is the presence of cnidoblasts or cnidocytes (which contain the stinging capsules or nematocysts) present on the tentacles and the body.
• Cnidoblasts are used for anchorage, defence, and for capture of prey. Eg. Physalia (Portuguese man-of-war), Adamsia (Sea anemone), Pennatula (Sea-pen), Gorgonia (Sea-fan), and Meandrina (Brain coral)

Aschelminthes:

• The body of the aschelminthes is circular in cross-section, hence, the name roundworms
• They may be freeliving, aquatic and terrestrial or parasitic in plants and animals.
• Roundworms have organ-system level of body organisation.
• They are bilaterally symmetrical, triploblastic and pseudocoelomate animals.
• Examples : Ascaris (Roundworm), Wuchereria (Filaria worm), Ancylostoma (Hookworm).

Solanum is a diverse genus of flowering plants, which include two food crops of high economic importance, the potato and the tomato. It also contains the nightshades and horse nettles, as well as numerous plants cultivated for their ornamental flowers and fruit.

A centrally planned economy is an economic system in which government makes economic decisions rather than the interaction between consumers and businesses. The government of a centrally planned economy decides where and when production and investment will be directed.

Most liquids that are solutions of Acids, Bases and Salts conduct electricity. They conduct electricity due to the presence of Charged ions.

The author of the novel 'Gilead' is Marilynne Robinson while the author of the novel 'Wolf Hall' is Hilary Mantel.

United Kingdom was placed at the 16^th position in the 2016 Human Development Index. The index was topped by Norway while India’s rank was 131. The Human Development Index is a composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and income per capita indicators.

• Zero Point Railway station is used for immigration and customs of passengers who travel on the Thar Express between Pakistan and India.
• It is situated 8 km east of Khokhrapar, Sindh and lies on the Pakistan–India border.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan aims to eliminate open defecation by constructing toilets for households, communities. The campaign was officially launched on 2 October 2014 at Rajghat, New Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Compound interest if it was compounded annually can be given as

⇒ CI = 4000{(1 + 12/100) - 1}

⇒ CI = 480

Compound interest if it was compounded half yearly can be given as

⇒ CI = 4000{(1 + 6/100)² - 1} = 4000{(1.06)² - 1}

⇒ CI = 4000 × 0.1236 = 494.4

So, difference = 494.4 - 480 = 14.4

Work done by A in 1 day = 1/18^th of total work

Work done by B in 1 day = 1/36^th of total work

If the work together for 9 days, % of work left by them can be written as

⇒ [1 - 9 × {(1/18) + 1/36}] × 100

⇒ (1 - 1/2 - 1/4) × 100 = 100/4 = 25%

∴ The percentage of work left by them is 25%

Let the fraction be y

According to the problem statement

⇒ y + 7/y = 11/2

⇒ 2y² + 14 - 11y = 0

⇒ (y - 7/2)(y - 2) = 0

the required fraction is 7/2 which satisfies the above given condition

∴ the value of required fraction is 7/2

Total profit can be given as = 20 = 30 - 10 + 5 + 15 + 10 = 70

∴ the cumulative profit is Rs. 70 Lakh

Price after 30% discount can be given as

⇒ Price after 30 % discount = 2500 × (1 - 30/100) = Rs. 1750

But it was sold for Rs. 1400

additional discount = 1750 - 1400 = 350

Discount percentage can be given as

⇒ Discount percentage = 350 × 100/1750 = 20%

∴ The additional discount is 20%

Let the speed of Duronto train be y km/hr and that of Express train be z km/hr

According to the problem statement

⇒ 432/y + 1 = 432/z

⇒ 1/z = 1/y + 1/432        ----(i)

If speed of Express train increased by 50%, now the speed will be 1.5 z,

Now

⇒ 432/1.5z + 2 = 432/y Using (i)

⇒ 288(1/y + 1/432) + 2 = 432/y

⇒ 288/y + 2/3 + 2 = 432/y

⇒ y = 54 km/hr

∴ the speed of Duronto train is 54 km/hr

Profit from 2012 to 2015 = 30 - 10 + 5 + 15 = 40 lakhs

Reserve at the beginning of 2012 = 150 - 40 = 110 lakhs

∴ the reserve at the beginning of 2012 is Rs. 110 lakhs

Number of girls in the class can be given as 23 (i.e. 50 - 27)

Average weight of boys is 72

⇒ sum of weight of boys/27 = 72

⇒ sum of weight of boys = 27 × 72 = 1944      ----(i)

Average weight of all students is 55.44

⇒ (Sum of weight of boys + sum of weight of girls)/50 = 55.44

⇒ (Sum of weight of boys + sum of weight of girls) = 55.44 × 50 = 2772 Using (i)

⇒ sum of weight of girls = 2772 - 1944 = 828

Average weight of girls can be given as

⇒ average weight of girls = sum of weight of girls/23 = 828/23 = 36

∴ The average weight of girls is 36 kgs

Reflection of point about y = 3 can be given as

Since we know that the X co - ordinate will not change

And the y coordinate can be given as given

y co - ordinate + 2 × (y coordinate of line - given y co - ordinate)

⇒ 2 + 2 × (3 - 2) = 4

∴ the coordinate of reflection is (1, 4)

Tan D = tan 30 = EF/DE

⇒ 1/ √3 = 2 √3/DE

⇒ DE = 6 cm

∴ the length of DE is 6 cm

Let the marks in science be x

⇒ marks in maths = 30 + x

According to the problem statement

⇒ 30 + x = {60(x + x + 30)}/100

⇒ 30 + x = 1.2x + 18

⇒ x = 60

∴ the marks in science be 60

It can be written as

⇒ 1 × 2⁶ + 1 × 2⁵ + 0 × 2⁴ + 1 × 2³ + 1 × 2² + 1 × 2¹ + 1 × 2⁰ = 2⁶ + 2⁵ + 0 + 2³ + 2² + 2¹ + 1

⇒ 64 + 32 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 111

∴ The decimal value of 1101111 is 111

Let the cost price of saree be Rs. Y

According to the problem statement

⇒ 1900 = y(1 - 5/100)

⇒ 0.95y = 1900

⇒ y = 2000

Amount at which he will get 15% profit can be given as

⇒ 2000 × (1 + 15/100) = 2000 × 1.15

⇒ amount at which saree to be sold = 2300

∴ The amount should be Rs. 2300 at which saree to be sold to get profit of 15%

Since we know that tan 45 = 1 and sec 60 = 2,

Put this in the required expression:

\(tan45^o+\frac{4}{\sqrt {3}}sec60^o\)° = 1 + 8/√3

\(tan45^o+\frac{4}{\sqrt {3}}sec60^o\) = (√3 + 8)/√3

\(tan45^o+\frac{4}{\sqrt {3}}sec60^o\) = (√3 + 8)/√3

Side can be given as Diagonal/√2

⇒ Side = 12/√2 = 6√2

∴ The side of square is 6√2

From the graph we can see that company reported loss in 2013 because profit is negative there

Given:

The numbers are 10 and 25

Formula used:

a : b :: c : d

⇒ a/b = c/d

Calculation:

Let the third proportional be x

⇒ 10/25 = 25/x

⇒ 10 = 625/x

∴ x = 625/10 = 62.5

∴ The third proportional of two numbers 10 and 25 is 62.5.

Using the Properties of straight line

y coordinate of A = (2 × y + 3 × (- 3))/(2 + 3)

⇒ 1 = (2y - 9)/5

⇒ y = 7

∴ the value of y is 7

Since we know that Cos θ = √(1 - sin² θ)

⇒ Cos θ = √(1 - 20²/29²)

⇒ Cos θ = √{(841 - 400)/29²}

⇒ Cos θ = √{(21²)/29²} = 21/29

∴ Cos θ = 21/29

Profit in 2012 = 30

Profit in 2011 = 20

⇒ Difference = 30 - 20 = 10

Percentage can be given as = difference ×100/20

⇒ Percentage = 10 × 100/20 = 50%

∴ By 50% profit in 2012 was more than the profit of 2011

Given:

7x - [3(2x - 3)]/2 = 1/2

Calculation:

⇒ 7x - [3(2x - 3)]/2 = 1/2

⇒ 7x - 3x + 9/2 = 1/2

⇒ 4x = 1/2 - 9/2 

⇒ 4x = - 8/2 = - 4

⇒ x = - 1

∴ the value of x is-1

Let the first term of AP be a and common difference be d

From the problem’s statement

⇒ 3^rd term = a + (3 - 1)d = a + 2d = -8       ----(i)

⇒ 9^th term = a + (9 - 1)d = a + 8d = 10      ----(ii)

Now (ii) - (i)

⇒ 6d = 18

⇒ d = 3, put this in (i)

⇒ a = -8 - 6 = - 14

Now the 16^th term can be given as a + 15d

⇒ 16^th term = - 14 + 15 × 3 = 31

∴ the 16^th term of AP is 31

Let the ∠BCD = y

Now in triangle ABC and in BDC

⇒ cos y = BC/25 = 16/BC

⇒ BC² = 400

⇒ BC = 20

Now applying Pythagoras theorem in triangle BDC

⇒ BD = √(BC² - DC²)

⇒ BD = √(20² - 16²) = √144 = 12

∴ BD = 12 cm

To find the point at which a line cuts X - axis, put y = 0

⇒ 2x = -6

⇒ x = -3

∴ the coordinate of the required point is (-3, 0)

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

put all the values given values

⇒ 4³ = a³ + b³ + 3 × 3(4)

⇒ a³ + b³ = 28

∴ the value of a³ + b³ is 28

Correct Answer: YXZ

‘The burning sun’ is the subject of the sentence and must be doing some action. Thus, it must be followed by a verb (in active voice). Y comes first. Then it is followed by X, which begins to introduce the object. Z comes third. Thus, the sentence is: The burning sun seemed to be sucking our very blood out of us.

The correct answer is Option 1)

Explanation:

• 'Yearning’ is a feeling of intense longing for something.
• 'Apathy’ is the inability to feel for someone.
• 'Satiety’ is the feeling of satisfaction.
• 'Gratification’ is to be satisfied.

Thus, the correct answer is Yearning.

Correct Answer: The students' questions are always answered by the tutor.

Here, the subject is the tutor and the object is the 'students’ questions’. The verb 'answers’ must be replaced by 'are answered’. In the passive voice, the object is acted upon by the subject. Therefore the sentence is: The students’ questions are always answered by the tutor.

Correct Answer: To make a decision; decide

'To make up one's mind’ means to take a decision. Example: He has made up his mind to leave the country and settle abroad.

Correct Answer: Rat food

The researcher fed the rats standard chow, or chow that contained prebiotics. This implies that chow is rat food.

The correct answer is 'Option 1' i.e. 'Travesty'.

Key Points

• Travesty: This word refers to a distorted or exaggerated representation or imitation of something. (किसी चीज का विकृत प्रतिष्ठान)
• It suggests a mockery or parody of the original, often with the intention of creating humor or satire.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'Travesty'.

Additional Information

• Solemnity: This word refers to a serious, earnest, or grave manner or quality. (गंभीरता)
• Seriousness: This word describes the state or quality of being serious, sincere, or earnest. (गंभीरता)
• Gravity: This word refers to the seriousness or importance of a situation or event. (गंभीरता)

Correct Answer: YXZ

'Sound’ is followed by the preposition 'of’. Y begins with of and is therefore the first phrase. Y is followed by X as logically 'while I see his tool raised’ makes sense. Then comes Z which starts with the preposition 'above’ which fits perfectly after 'raised’. The sentence is: I hear the sound of the blow while I see his tool raised above his head.

The Correct Answer- 'Cacophony'

Key Points

• 'Melody’ is a sweet sound. (मधुर ध्वनि)
• Example: He played a few well-known melodies.
• 'Chant’ is a phrase repeated in a rhythm. It can also be a shot musical paragraph. (एक लय में दोहराया गया एक वाक्यांश। यह एक शॉट संगीतमय पैराग्राफ भी हो सकता है)
• 'Lyric’ is a poem that expresses the writer’s emotions. (एक कविता जो लेखक की भावनाओं को व्यक्त करती है)
• 'Cacophony’ is a harsh mixture of sound, usually unpleasant**. (ध्वनि का कठोर मिश्रण, आमतौर पर अप्रिय)**
• 'Inflection’ is the modulation of the voice. (आवाज का मॉडुलन)

Thus, the word most opposite in meaning to'melody’ is 'cacophony’.

Correct Answer: Perverted

The correct spelling is 'perverted’, which means 'unnatural',

Correct Answer: By using EEG

In the last stanza of the passage, it is mentioned that by using EEG the rats can be monitored to see how prebiotic fibre affects their sleep.

The correct answer is- Mother asked Pritam if he would tell her what it meant

Key Points​

• Let's look at the steps to change the sentence from direct to indirect speech:
• The tense of direct speech is changed only when the reporting verb is in the past tense.
• When the direct speech is in an interrogative form, we follow the steps given below:
• The reporting verb said to is converted into asked.
• Connectors 'whether' or 'if' are used in place of comma and inverted commas.
• Change the reported speech from interrogative to assertive.
• The personal pronouns will be changed according to the subject and object of the reporting verb.
• ​Here the 2nd person 'you' will change into the 3rd person 'he' as per the object.
• Similarly 'me' is converted into 'her' as per the subject.
• The auxiliary verb (will) in direct speech changes to (would).
• Present Indefinite tense is changed into past indefinite tense. (means-meant)
• ​At last line up the remaining part.
  
• Following these steps, we finally get- Mother asked Pritam if he would tell her what it meant

Correct Answer: flock

A group of sheep is called the 'flock’. Thus the phrase must be 'a large flock of sheep’.

Correct Answer: have done

'Might have’ is used to show something that has probably happened in the past. In this sentence, there is a possibility that help had been offered in the past. Therefore, the sentence must be: We might have helped you in the past.

Correct Answer: Replica

‘Facsimile’ means an extra copy.

'Disparate’ is to describe something that is not easily comparable.

'Replica’ is the exact copy of something.

'Peculiar’ means strange.

'Contrast’ means strikingly different.

Thus, 'replica’ is closest in meaning to 'facsimile’.

Correct Answer: quotient

A quotient is used as a degree or measure of something (generally intangible). The higher the quotient, the higher the degree. In this sentence, 'quotient’ fits perfectly and the meaning implied is that the degree of fun was reduced. 'Sign’ is a mark or signal that communicates information. 'Moment’ is a subjective measure of time.

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. "Zealotry".

Key Points

• The word "Chauvinism" means extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike behavior; exaggerated or aggressive patriotism. (कट्टरता)
• Example: His chauvinism made it difficult for him to appreciate other cultures.
• "Zealotry" refers to fanatical and uncompromising pursuit of religious, political, or other ideals. (कट्टरता)
• Example: The leader's zealotry inspired his followers to make sacrifices for their cause.
• Hence, we can infer that the word similar in meaning to 'Chauvinism' is 'Zealotry'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Zealotry.

Additional Information

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

• Neutral (तटस्थ): Not supporting or favoring either side in a conflict, competition, or dispute.
• Example: Switzerland has historically remained neutral during conflicts.
• Aloof (अलग): Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
• Example: She remained aloof, avoiding any social gatherings.
• Evenhanded (निष्पक्ष): Fair and impartial in treatment or judgment.
• Example: The judge was known for his evenhanded approach to justice.

Correct Answer: Dietary fibres

The passage explicitly mentions that 'prebiotics are dietary fibres found naturally in foods like artichokes, raw garlic, leeks and onions’.

The correct answer is 2

Key Points

• 'directly below the bridge' should be there in place of 'directly down the bridge'
• If something is below something else, it is in a lower position.
• Example: Our camp was just a few meters below the peak.

• We use 'under' when something is located at a lower position than something else and it is covered by something else.

Thus, the correct sentence is: The view of the downstream and directly below the bridge was awesome.

Correct Answer: When good bacteria digest dietary fibres

The passage mentions 'when beneficial bacteria digest prebiotic fibre, they not only multiply improving overall gut health, but they also release metabolic by-products.’

Correct Answer: was being

It must be a singular verb as the pronoun used is singular. Option 2 is eliminated. 'Being’ as a verb cannot stand on its own. It must be accompanied by a helping verb. Thus, the correct answer is 'was being’ (which is the past continuous tense of 'to be’).

The correct answer is 'Option 3' i.e. 'Aggressive'.

Key Points

• Diffident: The word "diffident" is an adjective that describes someone who lacks self-confidence, is shy, or hesitant in expressing their opinions or abilities.(संकोची)
• For example: "Sarah's diffident nature often prevented her from speaking up in meetings."
• Aggressive: Assertive, forceful, or inclined to act in a hostile or forceful manner.(प्रगल्भ)
• For example: "The aggressive player tackled his opponent with great force."
• The word opposite in meaning to "Diffident" is "Aggressive."

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'Aggressive'.

Additional Information

• Here are the explanations and example sentences for each word:
• Bashful: Shy or timid, often in a self-conscious or awkward way.(झिझक करने वाला)
• For example: "He was too bashful to ask her for a dance."
• Demure: Reserved, modest, or shy in behavior.(विनीत)
• For example: "She was demure and spoke softly in public."
• Meek: Submissive, lacking in assertiveness, or easily imposed upon.(विनीत)
• For example: "He was a meek individual who rarely spoke up for himself."

Correct Answer: 2

Replaçe 'out’ with 'outside’ in the second part of the sentence. Alternatively, we could also use 'out of’ instead of 'outside’.

The correct answer is 'Blandness'.

Key Points

• The correct spelling is 'blandness’, which means 'lack of strong emotions, features, or characteristics' (not having a strong taste or character or not showing any interest or energy)
• For e.g.- He made a joke about the blandness of the food.

Correct Answer: To be involved in a large and varied number of activities or enterprises

‘To have a finger in every pie’ means to take up a number of activities.

Example: She couldn't give her 100% to the job that was assigned to her because she always had a finger in every pie.

Correct Answer: NREM

The passage states ‘findings revealed that rats on prebiotic diet spent more time in NREM sleep, which is restful and restorative than those on the non-prebiotic diet.