SSC CGL Previous Paper (Held On: 18 August 2017 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

Except 111, all other are multiples of 11 (i.e. 11 × 7 = 77, 11 × 6 = 66 and 11 × 4 = 44).

Hence, the odd number is 111.

Carrom is an indoor game, while all others are outdoor games. Hence, Carrom is the odd word.

The pattern followed is: (a - b) × 2

9@3 → (9 - 3) = 6 × 2 = 12

15@4 → (15 - 4) = 11 × 2 = 22

16@14 → (16 - 14) = 2 × 2 = 4

Similarly,  6@2 → (6 - 2) = 4 × 2 = 8

Hence, the correct answer is 8.

Here square shape cube is opposite to dotted shape cube.

Line check cube is opposite to circle shape cube.

The Hexagon shape cube is opposite to cross cube.

As we know the figure opposite to any shown figure can’t be on the adjacent face.

As, the dotted shape cube can’t be on the adjacent face with square shape cube.

Therefore, the figure in option 1 cannot be made based on the unfolded cube given in the question.

Clearly, when paper sheet is unfolded it will appear as shown below:

Thus fig.3 is the correct answer.

Refer to the table below:

Given: 60 × 5 + 3 ÷ 24 - 6 = ?

After converting the symbols with given code, the equation will be:

→ 60 ÷ 5 × 3 - 24 + 6 = ?

→ 12 × 3 - 24 + 6

→ 36 - 24 + 6

→ 42 - 24

→ 18

Hence, 18 is the answer.

1. THING → can be formed as THUMBING

2. MIGHT → can be formed as THUMBING**

3. HAUNT → can’t be formed as there is no ‘A’ in THUMBING

4. THUMB → can be formed as THUMBING

Hence, the word ‘HAUNT’ cannot be formed using the letters of the given word ‘THUMBING.’

The pattern followed is:

1. ACE → A + 2 = C + 2 = E

2. FHJ → F + 2 = H + 2 = J

3) QTW → Q + 3 = T + 3 = W

4. KMO → K + 2 = M + 2 = O

Hence, the odd letter is ‘QTW’.

Expression: tub, size, latin, formal, ?

The pattern is that in each word, numbers of letters are increasing as 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Now, the next word must contain 7 letters. Among the options, the word with 7 letters is capital.

Hence, the correct answer is capital.

The pattern followed is:

→ 3 + 4 = 7 × 2 = 14

→ 6 + 5 = 11 × 4 = 44

→ 5 + 2 = 7 × 7 = 49

Hence, the answer is 49

Clearly, fig.1 shows the correct mirror image of question figure.

Hence, figure 1 is the correct answer.

1. 21, 23, 78, 98 → MJZS

2. 76, 12, 87, 97 → SHOW

3. 40, 32, 76, 79 → FKSY

4. 33, 23, 57, 88 → DJRS

Clearly, the number set for the word ‘SHOW’ is 76,12,87,97.

The pattern followed is:

99 + 2 = 101

Similarly,

100 + 2 = 102

Hence, the correct answer is 102.

Clearly, Q is 14 km south to the point P.

→ H + 2 = J

→ U + 2 = W

→ M + 2 = O

→ B + 2 = D

→ L + 2 = N

→ E + 2 = G

→ D + 2 = F

Similarly,

→ W + 2 = Y

→ A + 2 = C

→ X + 2 = Z

Hence, YCZ is the correct answer.

Gurkiran’s birthday is on 21^st May on Sunday, so 10 days of May are remaining.

Therefore count rest of the days till the last date of that month as:

Remaining days of May → 10

June → 30

July → 31

August → 31

September → 30

October → 31

November → 14

Total days will be: 177

Now divide 177 by 7 (because 7 days in a week)

Remainder will be 2

Thus, 2 days after Sunday will be Tuesday.

Hence, Shreyas was born on Tuesday.

Refer the diagram shown below:

Clearly, the set of letters E and G represents Psychologists and actors who are also fathers.

Clearly, fig.4 will complete the pattern when placed in the blank space of question figure as shown below:

Thus, figure 4 is the correct answer.

The combinations will be as follows:

40 + 70 + 80 + 50 = 240

70 + 80 + 50 = 200

40 + 70 + 50 = 160

But the combination of 220 is not possible.

Hence, 220 can’t be the total weight in kilograms.

The pattern followed is that in groups of 4, English alphabetical series is written. Also the series is written in reverse order as per alphabetical series.

Also, 1 letter is omitted after each term.

Therefore, after ‘b’ the next omitted term will be ‘a’ in reverse order.

Also, the second letter from end will be in small letters, while rests are in capital letters.

Hence, the missing term is ZYxW.

For an argument to be strong, it should directly answer the statement problem.

Argument I is not strong because the opinion of environmentalists and dieticians won’t have any impact on the export of goods.

Argument II is strong because it explains that the impact on the export of goods will bring in valuable foreign currency by which it can be decided whether the export of mangoes should be banned or not.

Hence, only option 2 is correct.

In ILN : FIK

→ I - 3 = F

→ L - 3 = I

→ N - 3 = K

Similarly,

→ R - 3 = O

→ U - 3 = R

→ W - 3 = T

Hence, “ORT” is the related word.

In a Square, the internal angles are of 90 degree or right angle and therefore it has four equal angles. In an equilateral triangle, the internal angles are of 60 degree and therefore all the three angles are congruent to each other.

Hence, 60° is the related word.

The pattern followed is:

Odd numbers are added

2 + 3 = 5

5 + 5 = 10

10 + 7 = 17

17 + 9 = 26

26 + 11 = 37

Hence, the missing number in the given series is 26.

On close observation, we find that question figure is embedded in fig.1, as shown below:

Thus, figure 1 is the correct answer.

Given that,

Galvanometer constant, kg = 1 μC/degree

Deflection, q = 22.5°

Change of capacitor, Q = kq = 22.5μc

Voltage = 15V

Q = CV

$\Rightarrow {\rm{C}} = \frac{{\rm{Q}}}{{\rm{V}}} = \frac{{22.5}}{{15}} \times {10^{ - 6}} = 1.5{\rm{\mu F}}$

Soil Health Card Scheme is a scheme launched by the Government of India in February 2015. Under the scheme, the government plans to issue soil cards to farmers which will carry crop-wise recommendations of nutrients and fertilisers required for the individual farms to help farmers to improve productivity through judicious use of inputs.

The correct answer is Jahangir.

Key Points

• During Jahangir's reign (1605-1627), Mughal Paintings reached its zenith.
• He took inspiration from his life events and pushed for paintings on those scenarios rather than illustrations on fiction.
• His themes were mostly secular.
• He encouraged portrait, scientific studies of birds, animals, and flowers collected in albums.
• His famous paintings include Mansur and Manohar.
• But during the reign of Aurangzeb (1659-1707), Mughal Paintings started to decline.
• While the period of Muhammad Shah experienced a short revival of the Mughal Paintings, the onset of Shah Alam II almost made the art non-existent.
• As a result of artisans leaving Mughal emperor for the Rajput empire, the Rajput Paintings started developing.

Important Points

• Akbar ruling period (1556-1605 AD) was known as a golden period for Mughals Administration.
• Shah Jahan ruling period (1628-1658 AD) was a golden period for Mughal Architecture.

The British persuaded and sometimes even forced cultivators in various parts of India to produce the crops of their choice. The crops that were forced on them were jute in Bengal, tea in Assam, sugarcane in Uttar Pradesh, wheat in Punjab, cotton in Maharashtra and Punjab, rice in Madras.

The Mongols under Genghis Khan invaded Transoxiana in north-east Iran in 1219.

Important Points

• The north-eastern part of Iran, Transoxiana was invaded by the Mongols under Genghis Khan in the year 1219.
• In this brief war, lasting less than two years, not only was a huge empire destroyed utterly, but Genghis Khan introduced the world to cruel tactics - indirect attack, and complete and utter terror and slaughter of populations wholesale as weapons of war.
• Soon after, the Mongols attacked the Delhi Sultanate.

Only the metals, whose oxides/hydroxides are amphoteric, react with strong water-soluble bases (Alkalies) to liberate Hydrogen gas. They are Be, Zn, Al, Sn, Pb, Cr, etc. & few metalloids (As, Sb, Ge) also.

Examples:

2Al + 2 NaOH + 2 H₂O → 2 NaAlO₂ + 3 H₂

Zn + 2 NaOH → Na₂ZnO₂ + H₂

Favourable conditions for planktonic (blue-green) algae are stagnant water in combination with high temperature and high concentration of nutrients (like nitrogen). The lack of circulation of the water can cause the algae to over-compete other organisms in the ecosystem and thus create massive algae blooms.

Option 1 is correct, i.e Original Jurisdiction.

• Supreme Court has Original and Exclusive Jurisdiction in Respect of Certain Disputes under Article 131, which means that cases can be directly considered by the Supreme Court without going to the lower courts before that.
• Its exclusive original jurisdiction extends to all cases between the Government of India and the States of India or between the Government of India and states on one side and one or more states on the other side or cases between different states.

Extra facts:

Limewater is the common name for a diluted solution of calcium hydroxide. Limewater is prepared by stirring calcium hydroxide in pure water and filtering off the excess undissolved Ca(OH)₂. It is basic in nature.

Suppose we vary a single input and keep all other inputs constant. Then for different levels of employment of that input, we get different levels of output from the production function. This relationship between the variable input and output, keeping all other inputs constant, is often referred to as Total Product(TP) of the variable input.

The world's first electric tram line operated in Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was invented and tested by Fyodor Pirotsky who was a Russian engineer of Ukrainian origin in 1880.

The 2015 Rugby World Cup Final was played between New Zealand and Australia on 31 October 2015 at Twickenham Stadium in London in which New Zealand defeated Australia. Dan Carter (New Zealand) was declared Man of the Match.

Options 2 and 3 are incorrect because ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ is a novel by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Published in 2006 the novel tells the story of the Biafran War through the perspective of the characters Olanna, Ugwu, and Richard while ‘Middlesex’ is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Jeffrey Eugenides published in 2002.

USA's ranked on the 10^th position in 2016 Human Development Index published by the United Nations Development Programme. Its Human Development Index (HDI) value was 0.920.

If an individual’s fundamental rights are violated, then he/she can directly approach the High Court under Article 226 or Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Constitution of India. A writ is an order issued by an authority. Supreme court and High courts in India have the power to issue writs under article 32 and 226 respectively to enforce the fundamental rights.

The Soviet Union is the closest example of a centrally planned economy for the major part of the 20th Century. The economy of the Soviet Union was based on a system of state ownership of the means of production, collective farming, industrial manufacturing, and centralized administrative planning.

Platelets, also called thrombocytes are a component of blood whose function (along with the coagulation factors) is to stop bleeding by clumping and clotting blood vessel injuries.

The correct answer is Mollusca.

Explanation:

• Mollusca is the second-largest animal phylum. They are terrestrial or aquatic.
• They exhibit an organ-system level of organization.
• They are bilaterally symmetrical, triploblastic, coelomate animals.
• They have an open circulatory system and kidney-like organs for excretion. The anterior head region has sensory tentacles.
• The mouth contains a file-like rasping organ for feeding, called a radula.
• They are usually dioecious and oviparous with indirect development.
• The body is covered by a calcareous shell and is unsegmented with a distinct head, muscular foot, and visceral hump. A soft and spongy layer of skin forms a mantle over the visceral hump.
• Examples are an octopus, snails, and mussels.

About other Options:

• Chordata:
• ​Animals belonging to phylum Chordata is fundamentally characterized by the presence of a notochord, a dorsal hollow nerve cord, and paired pharyngeal gill slits.
• Phylum Chordata is divided into three subphyla: Urochordata or Tunicata, Cephalochordata, and Vertebrata. Urochordata – Ascidia, Salpa, DoliolumCephalochordata – Amphioxus or Lancelet are examples of Chordata.
• Annelida:
• This phylum consists of segmented worms like Earthworms, leeches.
• They are triploblastic and coelomate with segmented body.
• They respire though their body surface and excrete through nephridia.
• They also have a well-developed circulatory and digestive system.

The development of primary xylem can be of four types namely, exarch, endarch, centrarch and mesarch. In vascular bundle, endarch is the arrangement where protoxylem (older xylem) is inside and metaxylem (newly formed) is outside. Development is inward to outward. Hence, protoxylem is found inside of metaxylem.

Filmfare Awards 2017 were held on January 14 at the NSCI Dome in Worli, Mumbai. The 62nd Jio Filmfare Awards was a star-studded event hosted by actor Shah Rukh Khan. Dangal won awards for Best film, director and actor.

One complete to and fro movement of the pendulum bob is called one vibration or one oscillation. The time taken by pendulum bob to complete one vibration or one oscillation is called the time period of the pendulum.

The part of the Himalayas lying between the rivers Teesta and Dihang is known as Assam Himalayas, while the part of the Himalayas lying between the rivers Indus and Satluj is known as Punjab Himalayas, the part lying between the rivers Kali and Teesta is known as Nepal Himalayas and the part lying between the rivers Satluj and Kali is known as Kumaon Himalayas.

The Delhi–Lahore Bus, officially known as Sada-e-Sarhad is a passenger bus service connecting the Indian capital of Delhi with the city of Lahore, Pakistan via the border transit post at Wagah.

An ecosystem includes all of the living things (plants, animals and organisms) in a given area, interacting with each other, and also with their non-living environments (weather, earth, sun, soil, climate, atmosphere).

Inertia is the name for the tendency of an object in motion to remain in motion, or an object at rest to remain at rest unless acted upon by a force. It is also defined as the tendency of objects to keep moving in a straight line at a constant velocity. The word inertia was first used by Johannes Kepler.

First number to be divisible by 6 in this range = 12

Last number to be divisible by 6 in this range = 78

This is an AP with difference = 6

Let the total numbers in this AP be n

⇒ Average = Sum of AP/total numbers

⇒ Average = [n/2(last term + first term)]/n

⇒ Average = (last term + first term)/2

∴ Average = (12 + 78)/2 = 45

We know that cot²θ + 1 = cosec² θ

⇒ 625/49 -1 = cot²θ

⇒ (625 - 49)/49 = cot²θ

⇒ cot²θ = 576/49

∴ cotθ = 24/7

Let P be the Principal and R be the rate of interest

SI = (P × R × T)/100 = 1500

⇒ PR = 150000/2

⇒ PR = 75000

⇒ P = 75000/R

CI = P(1 + R/100n)^nt - P = P(1 + R/100)² - P = 1575

⇒ P(1 + R/100)² - P = 1575

⇒ 75000/R(1 + R/50 + R²/10000) -75000/R = 1575

⇒ 1500R + 7.5R² = 1575R

Dividing by 7.5

⇒ R² - 10R = 0

⇒ R(R -10) = 0

∴ R = 10 as R can’t be 0

Given: price index at the beginning of 2015 = 200

Price index at end of 2015 = 200(1 + 2/100) = 200 × 1.02 = 204

∴ Price index at end of 2016 = 204(1 + 5/100) = 204 × 1.05 = 214.2

Inflation% in country C in 2015 = 8%

Inflation % in country A in 2015 = 4%

∴ Required ratio = 8/4 = 2 : 1

Given:

Sum of four times a fraction and 6 times its reciprocal is 11.

Calculations:

Let the fraction be a

So, 4a + 6/a = 11

⇒ 4a² - 11a + 6 = 0

⇒ 4a² - 8a - 3a + 6 = 0

⇒ 4a(a - 2) - 3(a - 2) = 0

⇒ (4a - 3)(a - 2) = 0

∴ a = 3/4 and 2

Given: Speed of bus excluding stoppages = 72km/hr

Speed of bus including stoppages = 60km/hr

∴ Total time the bus stops in 1 hr = [(72 - 60)/72]hr = (12/72)hr = 1/6 hr = 10 minutes

Centroid of a Triangle is the intersection of all the medians

Let the co-ordinates of centroid be (x, y)

⇒ x - coordinate = (x₁ + x₂ + x₃)/3 = (1 + 4 -2)/3 = 1

⇒ y - coordinate = (y₁ + y₂ + y₃)/3 = (-5 + 0 + 2)/3 = -1

So, (x, y) = (1, -1)

To find: reflection of the point (5, 2) in the line x = -3

⇒ the equation of line is: x + 3 = 0

The formula for finding the image of a point (x₁, y₁) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is given by:

(x - x₁)/a = (y - y₁)/b = -2(ax₁ + by₁ + c)/(a² + b²)

Here, a = 1, b = 0 and c = 3

So, we have

(x - 5)/(1) = - 2(5 + 3)/(1) and (y - 2) = 0

⇒ x - 5 = -16 and y = 2

∴ x = -11

Alternate Method 

The distance of line x = -3 from the reflection will be the same as the distance from the original point.

Distance of x- coordinate of line from the original point = 5 + 3 = 8

The distance of x- coordinate of the line from the reflected point 

= - 3 - 8 = -11 ( As it is on the other side of the axis)

The y- coordinate is constant in the line x = -3, therefore y- coordinate will be remain the same.

The refection point = (-11, 2)

Given: √2 Sec 45° - Tan 30°

⇒ √2/cos45° - sin30°/cos30°

⇒ √2/(1/√2) - (1/2)/(√3/2)

⇒ 2 - (1/√3)

∴ (2√3 - 1)/√3

We know that: (a + b)³ = a³ + b³ + 3ab(a + b)

⇒ (a + b)³ = 19 + 3(-6)(a + b)

⇒ (a + b)³ = 19 -18(a + b)

Let the value of (a + b) be c. So, we have

⇒ c³ + 18c - 19 = 0

∴ Here, c = 1 satisfies the above equation

By looking at the graph, change in annual inflation %

A : +3 ; B : 0 ; C : -1 ; D : +5

So, lowest is -1

Given: [7(5x/3 - 3/2)]/2 + 3/2 = 1/4

Multiplying whole equation by 4

⇒ 2[7(5x/3 - 3/2)] + 6 = 1

⇒ 2[35x/3 - 21/2] = -5

⇒ 70x/3 - 21 = -5

⇒ 70x/3 = 16

⇒ x = (16 × 3)/70

∴ x = 24/35

Given: 40% 0f x = y

⇒ (40/100)x = y

⇒ x = 2.5y

⇒ y% of 40 = ____ of 2.5y

Let the required % be a%

⇒ (y/100)(40)  = (a/100)(2.5y)

⇒ 40 = 2.5a

∴ a = 16%

Given: selling price of article = Rs. 4500 and discount = 10%

⇒ Marked price = 4500/(1 - 10/100)

⇒ Marked price = 4500/0.9

⇒ Marked price = 5000

Now, discount = 27.5%

⇒ New selling price = 5000(1 - 27.5/100) = 5000(.725)

∴ New selling price = Rs. 3625

Area of 4 walls = 2(lh + hb)

⇒ 448 = 2[(18)(8) + (b)(8)]

⇒ 224 = 144 + 8b

⇒ 8b = 80

∴ b = 10 cm

Let the fourth proportional be a

So, 168 × 150 = 72 × a

⇒ 25200/72 = a

∴ a = 350

Let the amount of rice he sold at 20% profit be a

Then, the amount of rice he sold at 8% profit will be (960 - a)

Given: total profit = 12%

⇒ a(1 + 20/100) + (960 - a)(1 + 8/100) = 960(1 + 12/100)

⇒ 1.2a + 1036.8 - 1.08a = 1075.2

⇒ 0.12a = 1075.2 - 1036.8

⇒ a = 38.4/0.12

⇒ a = 320

So, the amount of rice he sold at 8% profit will be (960 - a)

∴ The amount of rice he sold at 8% profit = 960 - 320 = 640

Let the total work be a

⇒ Work done by A in 1 day = a/72

⇒ Work done by B in 1 day = a/24

⇒ Work done by C in 1 day = a/36

⇒ Work done by all 3 in 1 day = a(1/72 + 1/24 + 1/36) = a/12

∴ Days taken by all 3 to do total work = a/(a/12) = 12 days

Slope of a line joining 2 points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) is (y₂ - y₁)/(x₂ - x₁)

So, -4/3 = [3 - (-5)]/(-5 - x)

⇒ 4/3 = 8/(5 + x)

⇒ 20 + 4x = 24

∴ x = 1

We know that: Sum of all the angles of a triangle = 180°

⇒ ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°

⇒ ∠C = 30°

To find: 1/√3CosecC

⇒ (1/√3)/sinC

⇒ (1/√3)/sin30°

⇒ (1/√3)/(1/2)

⇒ 2/√3

Concept:

In an AP, if the first term is a and the common difference is d then the nth term of the sequence is given by: an = a + (n - 1)d.

In an AP, if the first term is a and the common difference is d then the sum of first n terms of the sequence is given by: ${S_n} = \frac{n}{2} \times \left[ {2a + \left( {n - 1} \right)d} \right]$

Calculation:

Given: The 3rd term of an AP is -13 and the 6th term is - 4.

Here, we have to find the sum of first 12 terms of the AP.

Let the first term be a and the difference be d.

∵ 3rd term of an AP is -13

⇒ a + (3 - 1)d = -13

⇒ a + 2d = -13        ----(i)

Similarly, the 6th term is - 4

⇒ a + 5d = -4        ----(ii)

Subtracting (i) from (ii)

⇒ 3d = -4 - (-13) = 9

⇒ d = 3

Putting d = 3 in (i), we get

⇒ a + 6 = -13

⇒ a = -19

As we know that, sum of first n term is : ${S_n} = \frac{n}{2} \times \left[ {2a + \left( {n - 1} \right)d} \right]$

Here, n = 12

${s_{12}} = \frac{{12}}{2} \cdot \left[ {2 \times \left( { - ;19} \right) + 11 \times 3} \right] = ; - 30$

Annual inflation % in 2015 in country D = 2%

Annual inflation % in 2016 in country D = 5%

⇒ Required % = [(5 - 2)/2] × 100

∴ Required % = 150%

6729 = 35 × 192 + 9

∴ Here, Quotient = 192 and remainder = 9

Here ΔADE and ΔABC are similar triangles

Given: AD/AB = 2/7

So, DE/BC = 2/7

Let DE be 2b. Then, BC will be 7b

Make an altitude from A on BC and mark the points P and R when it cuts DE and BC respectively.

So, ΔAPD and ΔARB are also similar triangles

⇒ AP/AR = 2/7

 Let AP be 2b. Then, AR will be 7b

Since,

Ar of ΔADE = 1/2 × 2a × 2b = 2ab

Ar of ΔABC = 1/2 × 7a × 7b = 49ab/2

So, area of quadrilateral BDEC = 49ab/2 - 2ab = 45ab/2

⇒Required ratio = 2ab/(45ab/2)

∴ Required ratio = 4 : 45

Correct Answer: The accused requested the judge to let him meet his children before he died.

The reporting verb can either be 'requested’ or 'begged’ in the indirect speech. This leaves us with option 2 and 4. Since the speech was made in the past, the reported speech in the indirect speech must also be in past. Therefore, the verb must be 'died’. This leaves us with option 2, which is the correct answer.

Correct Answer: those

In order to refer to a specific thing previously mentioned, known or understood, we use 'that’ and 'those’. 'Those’ is the plural form of 'that’. Here, we use 'those’ to refer to 'the birds’.

Correct Answer: Squander

• The word "Scrimp" means to be frugal or to economize on something, often by using less of it than is truly needed.
• Example sentence: I had to scrimp on my grocery shopping this week to save some money, so I only bought the essentials and skipped the treats.
• Skimp: to be too thrifty or stingy; to do something insufficiently.
• Example: He skimped on the ingredients for the recipe and the final product didn't taste as good as it should have.
• Conserve: to use something carefully or frugally in order to avoid wasting it.
• Example: The company had to conserve its resources during the economic downturn in order to stay afloat.
• Squander: to waste (something, especially money or resources) in a reckless or foolish manner.
• Example: He squandered his inheritance on a series of failed business ventures and was left with nothing.
• Curtail: to reduce in quantity or to put a restriction on something.
• Example: The government decided to curtail public spending in order to balance the budget.

Therefore, 'squander’ is opposite in meaning to 'scrimp’.

The correct answer is 2

Key Points

• 'took place between' should be there in place of 'took place among'
• Between is used when naming distinct, individual items (can be 2, 3, or more)
• Among is used when the items are part of a group or are not specifically named (MUST be 3 or more)
• Examples: 

The negotiations between Brazil, Argentina, and Chile are going well.

The negotiations among the countries of South America are going well.

• Thus, the correct sentence is: Several great battles took place between the British and the Americans.

Correct Answer: Annihilate

Key Points

• Obliterate: To completely destroy, wipe out, or erase something.
• Example: "The powerful explosion obliterated the entire building, leaving nothing but rubble behind."
• Construct: To build, create, or form something by assembling or combining parts.
• Example: "The architect worked tirelessly to construct a magnificent skyscraper."
• Annihilate: To completely destroy or eliminate something or someone.
• Example: "The powerful hurricane threatened to annihilate the coastal town."
• Revive: To bring back to life, restore consciousness, or renew vitality.
• Example: "The paramedics were able to revive the unconscious patient using CPR."
• Initiate: To begin or set in motion, often referring to starting a process or introducing someone to a group or organization.
• Example: "The company decided to initiate a new marketing campaign to attract more customers."
• Thus, 'annihilate’ is most similar in meaning to 'obliterate’.

Correct Answer: that

The sentence means to point out towards the mischief-maker. Thus, the blank is filled with 'that’.

The correct answer is "Starve".

Key Points 

• ‘Guzzle’ is to eat and drink greedily. (बहुत खाना पीना, लालची की तह भोजन करना)
• • Example: After finishing the marathon, she guzzled down a bottle of water to quench her thirst.
• Carouse: to drink alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way. (डटकर शराब पीना)
• • Example: The group of friends caroused until late at night, laughing and singing.
• Starve: to suffer or die from hunger. (भूखा मरना)
• Example: The animals in the drought-stricken area were starting to starve.
• Imbibe: to drink (alcohol) or absorb (ideas or knowledge) into one's mind or body. (अन्तर्ग्रहण करना, पीना)
• Example: The university students would often imbibe large amounts of coffee to stay awake while studying for exams.
• Quaff: to drink (a beverage) heartily. (खूब पीना,गटकना)
• • Example: The knight quaffed his meal after returning from a long day of battle.

Thus, 'starve’ is the word opposite in meaning to 'guzzle’.

Correct Answer: ZYX

If there is a change in brain activity of a certain kind, there has to be a corresponding sensation. Z cannot be the last phrase as it ends in an open note. Y cannot be the last phrase as it ends with the article 'a’ in an open note. Therefore, X is the last phrase. Y must come after Z as ‘a certain kind’ logically fits. The sequence is ZYX.

Correct Answer: Sarcasm

'Sanction’ is to officially validate or approve something.

‘Flatter’ is to compliment and praise someone lavishly.

‘Compliment’ is a polite expression of praise and admiration.

'Sarcasm’ is the use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Correct Answer: falling

The blank must be filled with a gerund, i.e., a verb that functions as a noun. The gerund form of ‘fall’ is ‘falling’.

Correct Answer: quarrel

'Quarrel’ is a fight or an argument over something. Arguments generally tend to be loud and disturbing. Thus, it fits the sentence logically.

The correct answer is had never been

Key Points

• The past perfect, also called the pluperfect, is a verb tense used to talk about actions that were completed before some point in the past**.**
• Examples:
• The train had just left when I arrived at the station.
• She had just left the room when the police arrived.
• I had just put the washing out when it started to rain.
• The past perfect tense is for talking about something that happened before something else.
• Here 'not been on a plane before' is the first action, so should be in past perfect tense.

​Thus, the correct answer is: She was uneasy because she had never been on a plane before.

Correct Answer: To suddenly feel very happy because something unpleasant has not happened or has ended

'To heave a sigh of relief’ is to feel happy because something unpleasant did not happen or has ended. Example: We all heaved a sigh of relief when the principal left the classroom.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "Consensus" means a general agreement among a group of people. (सर्वसम्मति)
• Example: The committee reached a consensus on the new policy after several hours of discussion.
• "Consensus" refers to a collective decision or opinion shared by most of the members of a group. (सर्वसम्मति)
• Example: There was a consensus among the team members to extend the project deadline by a week.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Conssensus (कंसेंसस): This is an incorrect spelling of the word "Consensus".
• Example: The term "Conssensus" is not a valid English word.
• Consenssus (कंसेंसस): This is an incorrect spelling of the word "Consensus".
• Example: The term "Consenssus" is not a valid English word.
• Conssenssus (कंसेंसस): This is an incorrect spelling of the word "Consensus".
• Example: The term "Conssenssus" is not a valid English word.

Correct Answer: 3

Replace 'rounding’ with 'round’. Here, 'round’ is a verb which means to pass and go around something to change course or the direction of movement.

Correct Answer: The whole neighbourhood was destroyed by the fire.

Here, the subject is ‘the fire’ and the object is 'the neighbourhood’. The verb 'destroyed’ will be replaced by 'was destroyed’. In the passive voice, the object is acted upon by the subjected. So the sentence must be: The whole neighbourhood was destroyed by the fire.

Correct Answer: ZYX

As for ourselves, we were contented with a good hair wash and combing our hair. A pronoun is generally followed by a verb in the active voice. Z begins with the verb 'were’ and therefore comes first. Y cannot be the last phrase as it ends with a conjunction. Thus, the only possible combination is ZYX.

Correct Answer: 'To extremely happy'

Key Points

• 'To be on cloud nine’ means to be extremely happy and excited. (बेहद खुश और उत्साहित होना)
• Example: On getting a job, Rohini was on cloud nine.
• Thus, the marked option is correct and therefore the answer.

Correct Answer: become

The tense here is present perfect. Therefore, the form must be 'has+participle’ (has become).

Correct Answer: between

Contrast is generally seen between two objects. When we compare two objects, we use ‘between’ as the preposition.

Correct Answer: alias

'Alias’ is a false and assumed identity. It fits perfectly in the sentence as the criminal may assume a false identity to elude the police

The correct answer is: Trash.

Key Points

• The word "Litter" means waste material or rubbish that is carelessly discarded in public places. (कचरा)
• Example: The park was filled with litter after the concert.
• "Trash" refers to discarded matter; refuse or waste. (कूड़ा)
• Example: Please put the trash in the bin to keep the area clean.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Trash.

Additional Information

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

• Order (व्यवस्था): The arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method.
• Example: The books were arranged in alphabetical order.
• Possess (मालिक होना): Have as belonging to one; own.
• Example: She possesses a rare collection of stamps.
• System (प्रणाली): A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole, in particular.
• Example: The solar system consists of the sun and the objects that orbit it.

Correct Answer: being dashed

In the passive voice, the verb is in the form of being + past participle. Therefore, the sentence must be: No one knows how he escaped being dashed to pieces.

Correct Answer: Upthrust

‘Upthrust’ is the upward force that a liquid or gas exerts on the object floating in it.

'Plunge’ is to dive and jump quickly and energetically.

'Submerge’ is to cause something to be under water.

'Capsize’ is to be overturned in the water.

Thus, the answer is 'upthrust’.

Correct Answer: Thrashing

The correct spelling is 'thrashing’, which means 'an act of physically beating someone; a beating'.

Usage:He was kicking out with his feet, and his whole body shook in convulsive thrashings