SSC CGL Previous Paper (Held On: 17 August 2017 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

Each term is obtained by dividing the previous term by -5.

Missing term = 4/-5 = - 0.8

Hence, -0.8 is the missing term

The given word does not have ‘E’ in it, therefore the word ‘IDEAL’ cannot be formed using the letters of the given formed.

Converting the given equation according to the code language:

42 × 7 ÷ 7 + 9 – 62 = 42 ÷ 7 – 7 × 9 + 62 = 6 – 63 + 62 = 5

Conclusion I:

Some intelligent are clever → true.

Conclusion II:

Some smart are clever → false.

Only conclusion I follows.

If we look at the series closely, we will find that there is a pattern. First word has seven letters, second word has eight letters, third word has again seven letters and then fourth word has eight letters and so on …

According to the above pattern the sixth word will have eight letters and there is only option which has seven letters in it i.e. Tetrapod.

Cube 2 cannot be formed as crossed side figure and hexagon side figure cannot be adjacent to each other.

Option 2 is the correct answer.

1. 89,96,86,13 → P, U, R, E

2. 34,34,56,79 → K, K, T, N

3. 41,44,67,96 → L, B, Z, U

4. 13,10,79,57 → P, A, N, V

‘89,96,86,13’ is the code for the word ‘PURE’.

All except nylon are types of fabric.

Total number of days from 1^st June to 1^st December = 30 + 31 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 = 183

When we divide 183 by 7 we get remainder 1, that means 1^st December is Friday. (As the quotient is 21 in this case, means there are 21 weeks from 1^st June and 30^th November and it further implies 30^th November is Thursday.)

Hence, 2^nd December is Saturday and 3^rd December is Sunday.

17 (Q) – 2 → 15 (O)

21 (U) – 2 → 19 (S)

9 (I) – 2 → 7 (G)

3 (C) – 2 → 1 (A)

11 (K) – 2 → 9 (I)

12 (L) – 2 → 10 (J)

25 (Y) – 2 → 23 (W)

Similarly,

8 (H) – 2 → 6 (F)

21 (U) – 2 → 19 (S)

5 (E) – 2 → 3 (E)

Hence, code for HUE is FSC.

17@1 = (17 – 1) ÷ 2 = 16 ÷ 2 = 8

9@1 = (9 – 1) ÷ 2 = 8 ÷ 2 = 4

6@4 = (6 – 4) ÷ 2 = 2 ÷ 2 = 1

Similarly,

8@2 = (8 – 2) ÷ 2 = 6 ÷ 2 = 3

6 (F) + 6 = 12 (L); 4 (D) + 6 = 10 (J); 8 (H) + 6 = 14 (N)

Similarly,

18 (R) + 6 = 24 (X); 16 (P) + 6 = 22 (V); 20 (T) + 6 = 26 (Z)

Hence, XVZ is the correct answer.

7 (G) – 3 → 4 (D); 4 (D) – 3 → 1 (A)

14 (N) – 3 → 11 (K); 11 (K) – 3 → 8 (H)

21 (U) – 3 → 18 (R); 18 (R) – 3 → 15 (O)

26 (Z) – 2 → 24 (X); 24 (X) – 2 → 22 (V)

Clearly, ZXV does not follow the same pattern as other three options.

39 + 39/3 = 52

Similarly,

51 + 51/3 = 68

Sum of weight of all the boxes = 20 + 40 + 50 + 30 = 140 kg

Sum of weight of two boxes having weight of 40kg and 50 kg = 40 + 50 = 90 kg

Sum of weight of three boxes having weight 40 kg, 50 kg and 30 kg = 40 + 50 + 30 = 120 kg

As we have found the possibility of three weights, hence by elimination method we can say that 130 kg weight is not possible from the given weights.

As tongue is required to feel the taste similarly, nose is required to feel the smell.

The highest digit in each column is sum of rest two digits

In first column → 23 + 45 = 68

In second column → 89 + 25 = 114

In third column → 36 + ? = 204 → 204 - 36

= 168

Hence, answer is 168.

Option 3 is the correct answer.

Option 1 is the correct answer.

Square → Dietitians

Triangle → Botanists

Circle → Psychologists

Rectangle → Indians

In order to get the letters which represents Psychologists who are not Botanists, the letters should be in circle but not in triangle. ABC satisfy the given condition.

Option 4 is the correct answer.

All except 15 are divisible by 10.

4 (D) + 4 → 8 (H); 8 (H) + 4 → 12 (L); 12 (L) + 4 → 16 (P); 16 (P) + 4 → 20 (T); 20 (T) + 4 → 24 (X)

5 (E) + 4 → 9 (I); 9 (I) + 4 → 13 (M); 13 (M) + 4 → 17 (Q); 17 (Q) + 4 = 21 (U); 21 (U) + 4 → 25 (Y)

3 (C) + 4 → 7 (G); 7 (G) + 4 → 11 (K); 11 (K) + 4 → 15 (O); 15 (O) + 4 → 19 (S); 19 (S) + 4 → 23 (W)

Hence, XYW will be the next term in the given series.

Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

Hence, 50 - 36 = 14 km

Clearly, the truck is 14 km towards south from where it started.

The author of the novel 'Missile Gap' is Charles Stross.​

• Article 32 provides the right to Constitutional remedies which means that a person has the right to move to Supreme Court (and high courts also) for getting his fundamental rights protected.
• While Supreme Court has the power to issue writs under article 32, High Courts have been given the same powers under article 226.
• Further, the power to issue writs can also be extended to any other courts (including local courts) by Parliament via making a law for local limits of the jurisdiction of such courts.

Additional Information 

• It is called the “soul of the constitution and very heart of it” by Dr. Ambedkar.
• Supreme Court has included it in basic structure doctrine.
• Further, it is made clear that right to move to Supreme Court cannot be suspended except otherwise provided by the Constitution. This implies that this right suspended during a national emergency under article 352.​

CONCEPT:

• Force: A force is a push or pull acting upon an object as a result of its interaction with another object.
• A force acting for a given amount of time will change an object's momentum ( or say velocity if the mass is being constant).
• Velocity is the rate of change of position with respect to time, whereas acceleration is the rate of change of velocity.
• Forces cause acceleration in the body.

​EXPLANATION:

• A force can cause an object with mass to change its velocity (which includes ​beginning moving from a state of rest), i.e., to accelerate.
• Force can also be described intuitively as a push or a pull.

So option 3 is correct.

Human beings have two membranous folds (vocal cords) present horizontally in the laryngeal region. When air is expelled, while speaking from the lungs these folds vibrate to produce sound.​

Moonlight won Oscars 2017 Best Picture and La La Land won in six categories, including best director for Damien Chazelle and best actress for Emma Stone. Moonlight claimed three wins, including for breakout Mahershala Ali in the supporting actor category.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Satluj

There are five rivers that flow from India into Pakistan: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Satluj.​

Sutlej River, Ancient Greek Zaradros, Sanskrit Shutudri, or Shatadru, longest of the five tributaries of the Indus River that give Punjab (meaning “Five Rivers”) its name.

It rises on the north slope of the Himalayas in Lake La’nga in southwestern Tibet, at an elevation above 15,000 feet (4,600 meters). Flowing northwestward and then west-southwestward through Himalayan gorges, it enters and crosses the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh before beginning its flow through the Punjab plain near Nangal, Punjab state.

It receives the Beas River and forms 65 miles (105 km) of the India-Pakistan border before entering Pakistan and flowing another 220 miles (350 km) to join the Chenab River west of Bahawalpur.

There are two main methods to solve these central problems. The first method is to solve these problems through market or price mechanism. The second method is the adoption of economic planning.

Cellspacing specifies the distance between two adjacent cells while, cellpadding sets the amount of space between the contents of the cell and the cell wall.

• Constituent assembly held its first meeting on December 9, 1946.
• Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha was the first chairman (temporary) of Constituent Assembly.
• Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad and HC Mukherjee were elected as President and Vice president.
• Dr. B.N. Rau was appointed as the Constitutional Advisor to the assembly.

• In the human adult, the bone marrow produces all of the red blood cells, 60-70 percent of the white cells (i.e., the granulocytes), and all of the platelets.
• RBC’s are produced in the red bone marrow.

As a young vascular plant grows, one or more strands of primary xylem form in its stems and roots. The first xylem to develop is called 'protoxylem'. In appearance protoxylem is usually distinguished by narrower vessels formed of smaller cells. Later, 'metaxylem' develops in the strands of xylem.

The correct answer is Purvanchal.

Key Points

• The Purvanchal range includes the mountain ranges of the Patkai hills, the Barail range, Manipur, and Naga Hills.
• Purvachal, also called the Eastern Highlands, mountain range in eastern India. They extend over an area of about 37,900 square miles (98,000 square km) in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and eastern Assam states.
• The area is bounded by Bangladesh to the southwest, Myanmar (Burma) to the southeast, and China to the northeast. The Hindu epic the Mahabharata has several references to the region.
• Purvanchal range bends sharply to the south beyond the Dihang River gorge and spreads along the eastern boundary of India with Myanmar.
• The Purvachal was ruled by the Ahoms from the beginning of the 13^th century. It was occupied by the British in the last quarter of the 19^th century.

Characteristics of phylum Chordate:  they possess a notochord, a hollow dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, an endostyle, and a post-anal tail, metameric segmentation, and a circulatory system, for at least some period of their life cycle. Chordates are deuterostomes, as during the embryo development stage the anus forms before the mouth.​

A common name of Sodium hydroxide is Caustic soda. It is a strong base present in soap.

Bal Swachhata Mission has been launched by the Government of India on November 14^th, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

Objectives of National Bal Swachhta Mission:

1. Clean Anganwadis 2. Clean Surroundings like Playgrounds 3. Clean Self (Personal Hygiene/Child Health) 4. Clean Food 5. Clean Drinking Water
2. Clean Toilets

Microsoft acquired LinkedIn For $26.2 Billion$.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e James Clerk Maxwell

Key Points

• James Clerk Maxwell was a Scottish physicist best known for his formulation of electromagnetic theory.
• He gave the Theory of Electromagnetic Radiation, and also Maxwell's Equations.
• He was the first scientist ever to unify any of nature’s fundamental forces.
• Maxwell proved that light is an electromagnetic wave and so linked electricity, magnetism, and optics.
• The first color photograph was made by the three-color method, suggested by James Clerk Maxwell in 1855.​

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Additional Information

2014 FIFA world cup was hosted by Brazil in which Germany defeated Argentina. 2018 FIFA world cup will be held in Russia.

The law of variable proportions states that as the quantity of one factor is increased, keeping the other factors fixed, the marginal product of that factor will eventually decline. This means that upto the use of a certain amount of variable factor, marginal product of the factor may increase and after a certain stage it starts diminishing. When the variable factor becomes relatively abundant, the marginal product may become negative.

Red fort is the historic fort in the city of Delhi in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years, until 1857. It was constructed in 1639 by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

Britishers forced farmers to produce jute in Bengal, tea in Assam, sugarcane in Uttar Pradesh, wheat in Punjab, cotton in Maharashtra and Punjab, and rice in Madras.​

India is the seventh-largest country in the world, with a total area of 3,287,263 sq. km. It measures 3,214 km from north to south and 2,933 km from east to west. It has a land frontier of 15,200 km and a coastline of 7,516.6 km.​

Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that causes adverse change in physical, chemical or biological characteristics of air, land, water or soil.

The correct answer is Shah Jahan.

Key Points

• The period of Shah Jahan’s reign is widely considered to be the golden age of Mughal architecture. He commissioned many monuments and they are:
• Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Jama Masjid (Agra and Delhi), Moti Masjid (Agra Fort).
• Jama Masjid was built between 1644 and 1656.
• Shah Jahan was the 5^th Mughal Emperor.

Additional Information

Jama Masjid (Agra)

• Jama Masjid is located just opposite the Agra fort.
• It was dedicated to his daughter, Jahanara Begum.
• Jama Masjid is also known as the 'Friday mosques'.
• Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India.
• The Jama Masjid is built mainly of red sandstone and marble that stand as a testimony to the magnificent Mughal architecture.
• It has a fountain at the centre and is supported by four kiosks in the courtyard.
• The interior walls have scriptures in the Persian style praising Shah Jahan and Jahan Ara.
• The inlaid panels of work here are quite similar to that of the Taj Mahal and are common to all the monuments and structures built by the Mughals in Agra.
• The Tomb of Salim Chisti is a part of the mosque compound.

Red Fort

• Red Fort is located in Old Delhi was built by Shah Jahan in 1638.
• Red Fort is also known as Lal Qila.
• The Red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort rise 33-m above the clamour of Old Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors.
• Lahori Gate is the main entrance to the Red Fort.
• Shah Jahan Shifted the capital from Agra to Delhi.

Agra Fort

• Agra Fort is located in Agra.
• The construction of the Agra fort was started around 1565, when the initial structures were built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, and subsequently taken over by his grandson Shah Jahan, who added most of the marble creations to the fort.
• It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638 when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi.
• The Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Important Points

Formic acid produced in ant’s sting, systemically named methanoic acid, is the simplest carboxylic acid.​

Tickets sold by airlines A = 5000

And Tickets sold by airlines E = 6000

Required % = (6000 - 5000) /5000 × 100 = 20%

Airline E sold how 20% more tickets than Airline A

A, B and C take 12, 8 and 24 days respectively to finish the entire work.

Part of work done by A in 1 day = 1/12

Part of work done by B in 1 day = 1/8

And part of work done by C in 1 day = 1/24

When they work together, part of work finished by all three in one day $= \frac{1}{{12}} + \frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{{24}}$

Let’s assume that they together can finish the entire work in x days

$x\left( {\frac{1}{{12}} + \frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{{24}}} \right) = 1$

⇒ x ((2 + 3 + 1)/24) = 1

⇒ 6x/24 = 1

⇒ x = 4

∴ Together they’ll finish the work in 4 days

According to question

SP of 21 items - CP of 21 items = SP of 1 item

⇒ SP of 20 items = CP of 21 items

⇒ SP/CP = 21/20

∴ Profit percent = ((21 - 20)/20) × 100 = 5%

by using identity,

⇒ (a + b)³ = a³ + b³ + 3ab(a + b)

It is given that a³ + b³ = 19 and a + b = 1

Then,

1³ = 19 + 3ab(1)

⇒ 3ab = -18

⇒ ab = -6

Alternative method:

Assume, a = 3 and b = -2

These values satisfied both the given conditions

 ∴ ab = 3 × (-2) = -6

Concept:

• Speed is the distance covered by an object in a given amount of time.
• Speed is measured in Kilometers per Hour (km/hr) or meters per second (m/sec).
• Average Speed: Since the body does not always have the same speed, So we use the concept of average speed. It is the ratio of total distance covered to total time taken by the body.
• $Average;Speed = \frac{{Total;Distance}}{{Total;Time}}$

Calculation:

Average speed of the car = (total distance) /(total time taken)

⇒ Average speed = 144 km/3.2 hr = 45 km/hr

We know that,

• To convert Km/hr into m/sec we multiply the speed by 5/18.
• To convert m/sec into km/hr we multiply the speed by 18/5.

∴ Average speed (meter/second) = 45 × 5/18 = 12.5m/sec

(1/√2) Cot 45° + (1/√3) Cosec 60°

⇒ (1/√2) × 1 + (1/√3) × 2/√3

⇒ 1/√2 + 2/3

⇒ (3 + 2√2) /3√2

Let the co-ordinates of A are (x, y)

Now, applying the midpoint identity of co-ordinate geometry

⇒ (x + 5) /2 = 3 and (y + (-4)) /2 = 1

On solving, x = 1 and y = 6

∴ Co-ordinates of point A are (1, 6)

let principal amount at simple interest be 100

a/q the amount become 118 in 2 years at simple interest

⇒ Simple interest = 118 - 100 = 18

So, SI = P × R × T/100

⇒ 18 = 100 × R × 2/100

⇒ R = 9%

Therefore,

$\begin{array}{l} CI = P{\left( {1 + \frac{9}{{100}}} \right)^3} - P\ \Rightarrow ;CI = 7000{\left( {1 + \frac{9}{{100}}} \right)^3} - 7000 \end{array}$

⇒ CI = 7000 × 109/100 × 109/100 × 109/100 - 7000

∴ Compound interest = Rs. 2065.20

Average weight of P, Q and R = 45 kg

Total weight of all together = P + Q + R = 45 × 3 = 135      ----(i)

Average weight of P and Q be 36.5 and Q and R be 52 kg

P + Q = 36.5 × 2 = 73      ----(ii)

Q + R = 52 × 2 = 104       ----(iii)

On solving eq. (i) and (ii)

Weight of R = 62

Then from eq. (iii)

⇒ Q + 62 = 104

⇒ Q = 42

∴ Weight of Q is 42 kg

$\begin{array}{l} \frac{x}{3} - \left[ {\frac{5}{2}\left( {\frac{{7x}}{5} - \frac{4}{3}} \right)} \right] = \frac{{ - x}}{6}\ \Rightarrow \frac{x}{3} + \frac{x}{6} = \left[ {\frac{5}{2}\left( {\frac{{7x}}{5} - \frac{4}{3}} \right)} \right]\ \Rightarrow \frac{{2x; + ;x}}{6} = \left[ {\frac{5}{2}\left( {\frac{{21x - 20}}{{15}}} \right)} \right] \end{array}$

⇒ 3x = 21x - 20

⇒ x = 10/9

let perpendicular to the line passing through the points (x₁,y₁) and (x₂,y₂)

⇒ Slope of the line = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)

Slope of the line = (0 - 1) / (-2 - (-5)) = -1/3

∴ Slope of the perpendicular line = -1/(-1/3) = 3

Profit divided between three partners A, B and C in the ratio 11 : 7 : 5

Let the shares of A, B and C is 11x, 7x and 5x respectively

According to question

11x + 7x + 5x = 103500

⇒ x = 4500

∴ B share = 7x = 7 × 4500 = Rs. 31500

Value = 10/100 × 150/100 × 400 = 15 × 4 = 60

It’s given that ΔABC is right angled at B

Hence, ∠A = 60°, ∠B= 90° and ∠C = 30°,

⇒ sec C × sin A = sec 30°× sin60°

⇒ sec C × sin A = 2/√3 × √3/2 = 1

Area of equilateral triangle is (√3/4) side²

∴ Area = (√3/4) × 14² = √3 × 7 × 7 = 49√3 cm

Successive discount = (20 + 10 - 10 × 20/100)% = 28%

Alternative method:

Successive discount = 100 - 100 × (1 - 20/100) × (1 - 10/100) = 100 - 72 = 28%

Through observations, we can clearly say that the E sold the second highest number of tickets.

When a point is reflected about the y-axis, the y-coordinate remains the same and only the x-coordinate is transformed

∵ The line x = -1 is parallel to the y-axis, y-coordinate will remain the same after reflection

Now, along the x-direction, the distance between the reflected point and the line will be equal to the distance between the original point and the line

⇒ Distance between point and line along x-direction = ।-1 - (-2)। = ।1। = 1 unit

⇒ X-coordinate of reflection = -1 + 1 = 0

∴ The reflection point is (0, 5)

It is given ΔABC is similar to ΔPQR

By the property of similarity of triangles ratios of respective sides of triangles are equal

⇒ (perimeter of ΔABC) / (perimeter of ΔPQR) = AB/PQ

⇒ 5/9 = AB/45

⇒ AB = 25

When 4131 is divided by 19, we get 8 as the remainder

∴ Least number that must be added = 19 - 8 = 11

Alternative solution:

We have to find the multiple of 19 which is near to the number 4131 i.e. 4142

∴ Least number that must be added = 4142 - 4131 = 11

Given: number of terms of an AP (arithmetic progression) = 12

First term = a = -19

Last term = l = 36

S_n (sun of the AP) = (no. of terms)/2 × (first term + last term)

⇒ S_n = 12/2 × (-19 + 36)

∴ S_n = 102

Tickets sold by Airlines A and D = 5000 + 3000 = 8000

Tickets sold by airlines E = 6000

∴ Required ratio = 8000/6000 = 4/3

The price of a ticket is Rs. 7000

Revenue from sale of tickets of Airline B = 11,000 × 7,000 = Rs. 77,000,000

Revenue from sale of tickets of Airline E = 6,000 × 7,000 = Rs. 42,000,000

The sale of tickets of Airline B is greater than that of Airline E = 77,000,000 - 42,000,000 = 35,000,000

∴ Monthly Revenue (in Rs. Millions) from sale of tickets of Airline B is greater than that of Airline E = Rs. 35 millions

One thing is clear that fraction must be greater than it’s reciprocal

Now going through the option, we can easily eliminate option 1^st and 3^rd because its reciprocal is greater than the respective fractions

∴ Option 4^th by solving

Alternative solution:

Let the friction be x

So, x - 1/x = 72/77

⇒ (x² - 1) /x = 72/77

⇒ 77x² - 72x - 77 =0

⇒ x = 11/7 and (-7)/11

∴ Friction = 11/7

Let say number = x/y

then reciprocal = y/x

⇒ x/y - y/x = 72/77

⇒ x² – y² = 72xy/77

⇒ 77x² – 77y² – 72xy = 0

⇒ 77x² – 72xy – 77y² = 0

⇒ 77x² – 121xy + 49xy – 77y² = 0

⇒ 11x(7x – 11y) + 7y(7x – 11y) = 0

⇒ (11x + 7y) (7x - 11y) =0

x/y = -7/11  or  11/7

Trigonometric ratio tan θ = (Perpendicular(p))/(base(b)) = 7/24

According to Pythagoras theorem,

Hypotenuse² (h) = perpendicular²(p) + base²(b)

⇒ Hypotenuse² (h) = 25

∴ Sec θ = (hypotenuse(h)) / (base(b)) = 25/24

The correct answer is option 3, 'bias'.

'Fallacy' means 'a mistaken belief, based on unsound arguments'.

'Bias' means 'an unfair and wrong inclination toward someone'.

'Conformity' means 'compliance with rules or laws, surety means the state of being certain of something and evidence means proof something'.

Therefore, out of the given options, only 'bias' has a meaning similar to 'fallacy' and is the correct answer.

The correct answer is option 2, 'were surprised'.

Due to the presence of ‘all’, we know that the sentence is in plural form and therefore, the plural form of ‘was’ must be used.

Hence, the correct answer should have ‘were’, as seen only in Option 2.

The correct answer is option 2.

‘Near’ means ‘at a short distance away or close to.

Hence, the sentence is grammatically incorrect.

A better substitute for the word ‘near’ is ‘close’, which expresses the idea of a short distance not only in physical terms but in other forms of distance as well, as is the case in the question.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: ‘She was so close to achieving her goal.’

The correct answer is option 3.

‘Along’ means ‘by the side of’.

The phrase ‘along the city’ makes little sense and is incorrect.

The word ‘across’ means ‘from one side to the other, covering the area’.

Hence, ‘across the city’ expresses the idea of fights breaking out all over the city.

Therefore, the correct answer is: ‘He watched as fights broke out across the city.’

The correct answer is 'in a precarious or risky situation'.

Key Points

• The phrase ‘on thin ice’ means ‘precariously close to getting into trouble or danger’.
• For e.g.- I'm on thin ice with my teacher because I haven't turned in my homework three times this week.
• Thus, according to the above mentioned meaning of the given idioms marked option is correct and therefore the answer.

The correct answer is option 1, 'Every day the house is vacuumed and dusted by the maid'.

Sentence 2 changes the present tense to the past tense, Sentences 3 and 4 change the structure of the sentence which is not allowed. Only Sentence 1 keeps the structure intact along with correct tense usage (present tense). Hence, it is the correct answer.

The correct answer is option 4, 'this'.

‘This’ refers to the present time, when the strokes were more fluid and the movements more relaxed. The other options refer to a time in the past, which is incorrect since the passage is in present tense.

The correct answer is option 1, 'The spectators applauded Jay for his good hit'.

Sentence 2 is incorrect as it uses ‘bravo’, even after using ‘applauded’, Sentences 3 and 4 have the present tense and incorrect words.

Only Sentence 1 changes the present tense to past tense and converts ‘bravo’ into ‘applauded’. Hence, it is the correct answer.

The correct answer is option 1, 'to say'.

‘To say’ denotes the reason for which he turned back, i.e., to say hello to a clown fish.

The correct answer is option 2, 'XZY'.

The first sentence is X, since the word ‘large’ must be followed by an object which is large.

In this case, the object is ‘hut’.

Moreover, Y must come after Z since Z uses the adjective of place for the stools.

This makes XZY the correct combination, as seen in Option 2.

The correct answer is: Vehement.

Key Points

• The word "Showing strong feeling" means expressing intense emotion or conviction. (जोशीला)
• ​"Vehement" refers to showing strong, intense, and passionate feelings. (उग्र)
• Example: He issued a vehement denial of the accusations.
• Hence, the best substitute for "Showing strong feeling" is "Vehement".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Meek (नम्र): Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive.
• Example: He was too meek to stand up to his boss.
• Apathetic (उदासीन): Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
• Example: She felt apathetic about the upcoming election.
• Verity (सत्यता): A true principle or belief, especially one of fundamental importance.
• Example: The eternal verities of life are often debated by philosophers.

The correct answer is option 2, 'XZY'.

The first sentence must be X, since it begins with an ‘of’, while the other sentences disrupt the flow. Also, Y should come after Z due to grammatical coherence, as YZ ends the passage abruptly. Therefore, XZY is a combination, as seen only in Option 2.

The correct answer is option 4, 'with'.

The word ‘with’ is used to denote the action of two people playing something. Hence, it is an appropriate fit for the blank as the clownfish and the sea anemone were playing hide-and-seek.

The correct answer is 'to find exactly the right answer'.

The phrase ‘to hit the nail on the head’ means ‘to describe something exactly as it is or to do exactly the right thing’.

Therefore, Option 3 best expresses the meaning of the phrase.

An example sentence is: Sally hit the nail on the head by spotting the legal flaw in their document.

The correct answer is: Indubious.

Key Points

• The word "Impugnable" means something that can be challenged or called into question. (विवादास्पद)
• Example: His argument was impugnable and easily refuted by the opposing team.
• "Indubious" refers to something that is beyond doubt or unquestionable. (निर्विवाद)
• Example: The evidence presented in the court was indubious and led to a swift verdict.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'impugnable' is 'indubious'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Dicey (अनिश्चित): Something risky or uncertain.
• Example: Investing in the stock market can be quite dicey.
• Debatable (विवादास्पद): Open to discussion or argument.
• Example: Whether or not this policy will be effective is debatable.
• Hazy (धुंधला): Unclear or vague.
• Example: The details of the plan were still hazy.

The correct answer is option 4, 'of'.

‘Of’ denotes possession or relation of a part with the whole. 'The blue waters' here were the waters of the Bay of Bengal. Hence, ‘of’ is the appropriate choice here.

The correct answer is option 1, 'stoically'.

The correct spelling is ‘stoically’, derived from the word ‘stoic’, meaning 'a person who can endure pain without complaining'.

The correct answer is option 2, 'contempt'.

'Veneration' means 'great respect for something'. On the other hand, 'contempt' means 'disrespect or disregard for something'.

Hence, the two words have opposite meanings.

The other words, 'adoration', 'admiration' and 'reverence' are synonymous with 'veneration'.

The correct answer is option 3, 'litigants'.

The correct spelling is ‘litigants’, meaning 'persons involved in a lawsuit'.

The correct answer is option 4, 'to admonish'.

'To reproach' means 'to express disapproval or disappointment'.

'To admonish' also means 'to express disapproval firmly'.

Hence, the two words have similar meanings.

'To commend' and 'to laud' mean 'to praise someone highly or officially' and 'to exonerate' means 'to acquit someone from a fault'.

The correct answer is 'Option 4' i.e. 'Far'.

Key Points

• The correct answer is "far".
• In this context, the adjective "far" is used to indicate a high degree of something, and it's usually paired with another adjective.
• So, the phrase "far too extravagant" means that the diamond necklace is excessively or extremely extravagant.

Therefore, the sentence would read: "The diamond necklace was far too extravagant for a simple dinner party." 

Additional Information

• Here is why the other options are incorrect:
• "Distance" is a noun that refers to the amount of space between two points, and it does not fit in this context.
• "Long" is typically used to describe length or duration, not the degree of extravagance.
• "Very much" is typically used with verbs or as a response to a question about the degree of something, not as a modifier for an adjective like "extravagant".

The correct answer is option 2, 'later'.

'Later' means ‘after a few minutes’. It is an appropriate fit for the blank, compared to the other options.

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

Key Points

• The best substitute for the given words/sentence "A sheath for the blade of a sword" is "Scabbard."
• Scabbard: A protective sheath or case for the blade of a sword or dagger.(छाल)
• For example: "He carefully slid the sword back into its scabbard."

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Scabbard'.

Additional Information

• Denude: To strip or remove something, particularly in the context of removing covering or protection. (नंगा करना)
• For example: "The construction workers denuded the building of its old facade."
• Divulge: To reveal or make known, typically confidential or secret information.( खोलना)
• For example: "The detective refused to divulge any details of the ongoing investigation."
• Expose: To reveal or make something visible or known, often referring to exposing to danger or harm.( बेनकाब करना)
• For example: "The journalist's investigative report exposed corruption within the government."

The correct answer is option 3, 'to become'.

The word ‘to’ is used to indicate action. In the given context, the action of reading leads to one becoming wise. The first two options are grammatically incorrect. Only option 3 is correct as it preserves the tense and adds the gerund.

The correct answer us option 1, 'reprise'.

'Reprise' means ‘repeat a performance’.

The word fits appropriately in the blank as it completes the meaning of the sentence.

Hence, the correct answer is ‘reprise’. 'Rescue' and 'save' mean 'to keep someone from danger and free means uncontrolled'.