SSC CGL Previous Paper (Held On: 21 August 2017 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

In the above diagram B and C represent Collectors who are either Artist or Fathers but not Military Officers.

Hence, answer is figure 3.

1) NEATLY → JAUNTILY → word cannot be formed as there is no E.

 2) AUNTY → JAUNTILY → word can be formed.

3) JAUNT → JAUNTILY → word can be formed.

4) UNITY → JAUNTILY → word can be formed.

Hence, the answer is NEATLY.

Here, the letter in the corresponding group of word is the letter which occupies the same position from the other end of the English alphabet.

Refer to the table shown below;

Likewise;

Hence, the answer is K.

The pattern followed is:

8² = 64

Likewise; 0.1² = 0.01

Hence, the answer is 0.1.

The pattern followed is:

Deduction of 3.5 at every step

111, (111 ‒ 3.5) = 107.5, (107.5 ‒ 3.5) = 104, (104 ‒ 3.5) = 100.5, (100.5 ‒ 3.5) = 97, (97 ‒ 3.5) = 93.5

Hence, the answer is 100.5.

The possible combinations are:

90 + 30 + 40 + 60 = 220

90 + 60 + 30 = 180

60 + 40 + 30 = 130

But combination for 200 is not possible.

Hence, the answer is 200.

Milk is obtained from cow likewise; honey is obtained from bees.

Hence, the answer is Honey.

Hence, the answer is X.

50 + 5 - 700 x 28

Converting: 50 × 5 + 700 ÷ 28

= 50 × 5 + 25

= 250 + 25 = 275

Hence, the answer is 275.

Likewise;

Hence, the answer is UWZ.

Except 8 all the three numbers are squares of a number.

7² = 49

5² = 25

6² = 36

But, 2³ = 8

Hence, the answer is 8.

Hence, he is in East and 4 km away from his initial point.

Option 4^thcube is not possible from unfolded cube. The doted face and cross face should not be adjacent to each other.

Hence, answer is figure 4.

Advik's birthday → 19 June, Monday

Nishith’s birthday → 17 November

So, June has the remaining → 11 Days

July → 31 Days

August → 31 Days

September → 30 Days

October → 31 Days

November → 17 Days

Total Days → 151 Days

Dividing 151 days by 7 (as there are 7 days in a week)

We get the remainder 4

Thus, 4 days ahead of Monday will be Friday which is the day on which Nishith’s birthday will fall.

Hence, the answer is Friday.

Hence, answer is figure 2.

Hence, answer is figure 3.

Hence, given image is hidden in figure 1.

Therefore, answer is figure 1.

The pattern followed is:

(3 + 2) = 5 × 10 = 50

(2 + 4) = 6 × 10 = 60

Likewise; (5 + 4) = 9 × 10 = 90.

Hence, the answer is 90.

1) 65, 97, 42, 99 → O, X, E, N

2) 21, 33, 58, 67 → H, G, R, Z

3) 44, 44, 55, 58 → F, F, Z, R

4) 14, 34, 55, 66 → G, B, Z, N

Alternate method:

By using elimination option we can easily identify the set for the word ‘PAWN’.

Clearly, the number set for the word ‘OXEN’ is 65, 97, 42, 99

The pattern followed is:

138 ÷ 6 = 23

84 ÷ 7 = 12

117 ÷ 13 = 9

Hence, the correct answer is 9.

The possible Venn diagram is:

Explanation:

I: Some leaves are plants → True (as Some flowers are plants and all flowers are leaves)

II: Some plants are flowers → True (It’s a definite case as Some flowers are plants)

Hence, the answer is both conclusion I and II follow.

Here, the letter ‘U’ moves one place forward in every subsequent word in the series.

upset, aurora, spurn, strut, status, treasure

1^st 2^nd 3^rd 4^th 5t h6^{th →} (Position of letter ’U’)

Hence, the answer is treasure.

Valley is a low area of land between mountains or hills whereas, the rest three flows through it.

Hence, the answer is Valley.

But

Hence, the answer is BDF.

It is array which stands for data value of same types having a common name such as integer. It is an efficient way to arrange memory, for example in search engine; web pages are stored in array, which is then found in a search performed by the user.

It is Electroplating, which involves process of depositing a layer of any desired metal on another material by means of electricity. In this case, the electric current is used to reduce dissolved metal cations such they form a thin metal coating on electrode.

Charles Macintosh invented the waterproof raincoat. He was a Scottish chemist, and made waterproof garments by using rubber dissolved in coal tar Naphtha for cementing two pieces of cloth together.

It is in the sports of badminton that India has won Silver Medal at Rio Olympics 2016. This medal was won by P.V. Sindhu, who then became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal. Additionally she is one of the two shuttlers, other being Saina Nehwal, to have won medal in Olympics.

In the Union list, given in the seventh schedule of the Constitution of India, CBI is listed implying Union government as the final authority with regards to the appointment, termination of services, subjects to be picked up for investigation*,* and so on. Additionally, CBI is attached under the Ministry of Personnel Public grievance and Pension.

The correct answer is Chitwan National Park.

Key Points Chitwan National Park:

• Chitwan National Park of Nepal is the continuation of India’s Valmiki National Park, which is located in the West Champaran District of Bihar.
• Located near northwestern Bihar, this national Park is an excellent example of the Terai landscape, which is characterized by swamps and marshy land.

Additional Information Bandipur National Park:

• Bandipur National Park, an 874-sq.-km forested reserve in the southern Indian state of Karnataka is known for its small population of tigers.
• Once the private hunting ground of the Maharajas of Mysore, the park also harbors Indian elephants, spotted deer, gaurs (bison), antelopes, and numerous other native species.

Dudhwa National Park:

• Dudhwa Tiger Reserve was established in the year 1987.
• It is spread over the areas of the Lakhimpur and Bahraich districts of Uttar Pradesh.
• Total area: 1093.79 km sq.
• It shares its north-eastern boundary with Nepal.
• It is home to 400 bird species, including cheetahs, elephants, tigers, leopards, swamp deer, etc.

Jim Corbett National Park:

• Jim Corbett National Park is the largest tiger reserve located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand.
• It was established in the year 1936.
• It is famous for being home to a large number of tigers, the highest among any Indian national park.
• The Park itself occupies 520 square kilometers, and its whole area comprises hills, marshy depressions, riverine belts, grasslands, and a large lake.
• It is India's oldest and most prestigious National Park.

The correct answer is Triploblastic.

Under perfect competition, at equilibrium, price equals marginal cost. In this case when only fixed cost is there, the marginal cost will become zero and thus under equilibrium, price (that is average revenue or marginal revenue) will be equal to zero.Hence equilibrium will be at a point where price equals marginal cost which equals to zero that pertains to perfect competition firm.

In the graphical representation, Average variable cost curve is U shaped. It is so because initially the cost of variable inputs like labour is more than the return from it, and as the production goes on this cost reduces Vis a Vis its return. However, after the point, productivity goes downhill and the cost again escalate. Thus, it is for this reason that U shaped curve occurs.

A concave mirror forms a real image on the screen when the distance between object and mirror is greater than the focal length. It forms a virtual image when the distance between the object and mirror is less than the focal length. 

It is the plasma that comprises 55% part of the blood is a straw colored, viscous fluid. It holds the blood cells, which makes it the extracellular matrix. Moreover, it also serves as the protein reserve of the human body.

• 'India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium': A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
• 'The Great Indian Novel': Shashi Tharoor
• 'My Country My Life'- L.K. Advani

It is in Ahmedabad that Gandhiji organized Satyagraha for cotton mill workers. This strike took place as the Workers was getting a mere 20% wage hike as against their demand of 50%. Ultimately, due to the hunger strike called upon by Gandhiji the wages got a 35% hike.

It is to the state of Bengal that Murshid Quli Khan, Alivardi Khan and Sirajuddaullah belonged. Moreover, after the reign of Aurangzeb, the Mughal Empire started to disintegrate, and seeing the weak administration in the Delhi, Murshid Quli khan carved out his own semi-independent Bengal province, to which the rest of the aforementioned belonged.

It is the presence of flora and Fauna that plays an important role in soil formation. As humus refers to the organic decomposed part of soil, that provides essential nutrients to plants, it is logical that it requires organic material in the form of flora and fauna for its build up.

It is the Natality, which refers to the number of births during a given period in the population. It is a key factor in determining whether a population is increasing, decreasing or staying the same.

The correct answer is Isogamous

Concept-

• Algae are a chlorophyll-bearing organism, with a simple thalloid-like structure and, autotrophic in the mode of nutrition.
• Algae live primarily aquatic organisms which may live in both freshwater and marine water.
• The algae reproduce by vegetative, asexual, and sexual methods.
• Sexual reproduction in algae takes place through the fusion of two gametes.
• Sexual reproduction is of three types.
• (1) Isogamous (2) Anisogamous (3) Oogamous

It is Isogamous, which means fusion of two similar size gametes. In such similar gametes, differentiation is difficult, as they look alike in Morphology that is shape and size; however there can be differences in terms of allele that is genetic expression. For example - Spirogyra, Ulothrix.

Oogamous is a condition in which fusion between one large, nonmotile (static) female gamete and a smaller, motile male gamete occurs. For example- Volvox.

In algae, vegetative reproduction occurs by fragmentation. Each fragment develops into a thallus.

In Asexual reproduction in algae, different types of spores are produced.

It is from 8°4' N and 37°6' N that comprises the latitudinal extend of mainland India. Additionally, in terms of distance, India spans around 3214 km north-south whereas from east to west it is 2933 km.

The correct answer is a Straight Line.

Key Points

• A straight line is used to depict objects moving at a constant speed.
• It is so as there is no variation in speed, and change in time and distance happens at a constant rate, which makes the curve a straight line.
• Speed is defined as the rate of change in distance with time.
• So, speed = Distance/Time
• where the unit of distance is the kilometer and the unit of time is the hour.
• Therefore, a unit of speed = kilometer/hour

It was Ustad Ahmad Lahouri from Persia, who was the chief architect behind the construction of the magnificent Taj Mahal. While designing Taj Mahal he has tried to combine the Persian, Islamic and Mughal architecture to give Taj Mahal its splendour look, and its construction took place from 1632 to 1648.

It was Bob Dylan who won the Noble Prize for Literature in 2016. He is the only songwriter to have won this award so far. Additionally he is an American musicians, whose music became quite popular and an anthem for the Civil Rights Movements and anti-war movement.

It was China who has in 2017 for the first time launched their indigenously built aircraft carrier type 001A CV17, which has taken their aircraft carrier number to two. It was Liaoning (CV16) which served as the first aircraft carrier of china, which they purchased from Ukraine and latter retrofitted it, as per their needs.

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a welfare scheme started in order to provide LPG connections to domestic households that fall under the below the poverty line category. In this, however the preference is given to SC/ST and weaker section of society. This measure will empower women and protect their health and will reduce drudgery and the time spent on cooking. It will also provide employment for rural youth in the supply chain of cooking gas.

It is the Nylon thread, which is actually stronger than a steel wire. It belongs to the family of synthetic polymers and is a thermoplastic silky material, which can be melt-processed into fibers, and other material.

Total parliamentary seats in Odisha stands at ten in number as mentioned in fourth schedule of the Indian constitution. Moreover, the number of seats in Rajya Sabha as per Article 80, is 250, of which 238 to be indirectly elected and the rest to be nominated by the president of India.

Given: selling price of article = Rs. 2400 and discount = 20%

⇒ Marked price = 2400/(1 - 20/100)

⇒ Marked price = 2400/0.8

⇒ Marked price = 3000

Now, discount = 32.5%

⇒ New selling price = 3000(1 - 32.5/100) = 3000(.675)

∴ New selling price = Rs. 2025

Given: 20% of a = b

⇒ (20/100)a = b

⇒ a = 5b

⇒b% of 20 = ____ of 5b

Let the required % be c%

⇒ (b/100)(20) = (c/100)(5b)

⇒ 20 = 5c

∴ c = 4

Given: Cot60° - Cos45°

⇒ 1/tan60° - cos45°

⇒ 1/√3 - 1/√2

⇒ (√2 - √3)/√6

First number to be divisible by 7 in this range = 14

Last number to be divisible by 7 in this range = 70

This is an AP with difference = 7

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 = (14 + 70)/2 = 42

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

So, -2/3 = [2 - (-3)]/(5 - x)

⇒ -2/3 = 5/(5 - x)

⇒ -10 + 2x = 15

∴ x = 25/2 = 12.5

Number of taxis in A and C after the merge = 25 + 35 = 60

Number of taxis in D = 75

∴ Required % = [(75 - 60)/60] × 100 = (15/60)(100) = 25%

Area of 4 walls = 2(lh + hb)

400 = 2[(15)(8) + (b)(8)]

⇒ 200 = 120 + 8b

⇒ 8b = 80

∴ b = 10 cm

Number of taxis in D in the new scenario = 75 + 30 = 105

⇒ Number of taxis in C = 35

∴ Required value = (taxis in D) - (taxis in C) = 105 - 35 = 70

To find: reflection of the point (4, 7) in the line y = -1

The equation of line is: y + 1 = 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 = 0, b = 1 and c = 1

So, we have

(x - 4) = 0 and (y - 7) = -2(7 + 1)/1

⇒ x = 4 and y = -16 + 7

∴ y = -9

Let the angle between PR and QR be θ

We know that: cosθ = base/hypotenuse

Now, θ = ∠R = 60°

So, cos60° = RQ/PR

⇒1/2 = 4√3/PR

⇒ PR = 8√3 cm

Let the first term be a and the difference be d

⇒ a + (3 - 1)d = -9

⇒ a + 2d = -9     ----(i)

Similarly, a + 6d = 11     ----(ii)

Subtracting (i) from (ii)

⇒ 4d = 11 - (-9) = 20

⇒ d = 5

Putting d = 5 in (i), we get

⇒ a + 10 = -9

⇒ a = -19

∴ 15^th term = a + 14d = -19 + 14 × 5 = 51

Let the total work be a

Work done by A in 1 day = (75a/100)/9

Work done by B in 1 day = (a/2)/8

Work done by both in 1 day = a(1/12 + 1/16) = 7a/48

∴ days taken by both to do half of the work = (a/2)/(7a/48) = 24/7 days

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

SI = (P × R × T)/100 = 1000

⇒ PR = 100000/2

⇒ PR = 50000

⇒ P = 50000/R

CI = P(1 + R/100n)^nt - P = P(1 + R/100)² - P = 1040

⇒ P(1 + R/100)² - P = 1040

⇒ 50000/R(1 + R/50 + R²/10000) -50000/R = 1040

⇒ 1000R + 5R² = 1040R

Dividing by 5

⇒ R² - 8R = 0

⇒ R(R -8) = 0

∴ R = 8 as R can’t be 0

Let the fourth proportional be a

So, 120 × 22 = 24 × a

⇒ 2640/24 = a

∴ a = 110

Given:

a - b = 2 and ab = 24

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

⇒ (2)³ = a³ - b³ - 3(24)(2)

⇒ 8 = a³ - b³ - 144

⇒ 144 + 8 = a³ - b³ 

∴ a³ - b³ = 152 

Shortcut Trick

a - b = 2 and ab = 24,

Given condition satisfies for a = 6 and b = 4,

⇒ a3 - b3

⇒ 63 - 43

⇒ 216 - 64

⇒ 152

∴ The value is 152.

Given:

Sum of twice a fraction and its reciprocal is 17/6.

Calculation:

Let the fraction be a

So, 2a + 1/a = 17/6

⇒ 2a² - 17a/6 + 1 = 0

Multiplying above equation by 6

⇒ 12a² - 17a + 6 = 0

⇒ 12a² - 17a + 6 = 0

⇒ 12a² - 9a - 8a + 6 = 0

⇒3a(4a - 3) - 2(4a - 3) = 0

⇒ (4a - 3)(3a - 2) = 0

∴ a = 3/4 and 2/3

Shortcut Trick

After forming the equation,  2a2 - 17a/6 + 1 = 0

Try to solve it by using options.

2468 = 37 × 66 + 26

∴ Here, Quotient = 66 and remainder = 26

Given: Speed of bus excluding stoppages = 60km/hr

Speed of bus including stoppages = 45km/hr

∴ total time the bus stops in 1 hr = [(60 - 45)/60]hr = (15/60)hr = 1/4 hr = 15 minutes

Here ΔADE and ΔABC are similar triangles

Given: AD/AB = 2/5

So, DE/BC = 2/5

Let DE be 2a. Then, BC will be 5a

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 = 2/5

Let AP be 2b. Then, AR will be 5b

Since,

⇒ Area of ΔADE = 1/2 × 2a × 2b = 2ab

⇒ Area of ΔABC = 1/2 × 5a × 5b = 25ab/2

So, area of quadrilateral BDEC = 25ab/2 – 2ab = 21ab/2

∴ Required ratio = 2ab/(21ab/2) = 4 ∶ 21

We know that: tan²θ + 1 = Sec²θ

⇒ (9/40)² + 1 = Sec²θ

⇒ (9² + 40²)/(40)² = Sec²θ

⇒ (41/40)² = Sec²θ

Taking square root on both sides

⇒ 41/40 = Secθ

Negative value is neglected as there is only 3 option correct

Centroid of a circle is the intersection of all the medians

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

⇒ x - coordinate = (x₁ + x₂ + x₃)/3 = (2 - 4 + 5)/3 = 1

⇒ y - coordinate = (y₁ + y₂ + y₃)/3 = (5 + 0 + 4)/3 = 3

So, (x, y) = (1, 3)

Taxi companies having more taxis than A = B, C, D, E

Taxi companies having less taxis than D = A, C, F

∴ Common company in above 2 situations = C

Let the amount of rice he sold at 5% profit be a

Then, the amount of rice he sold at 11% profit will be (1200 - a)

Given: total profit = 7%

⇒ a(1 + 5/100) + (1200 - a)(1 + 11/100) = 1200(1 + 7/100)

⇒ 1.05a + 1332 - 1.11a = 1284

⇒ 0.06a = 1332 - 1284

⇒ a = 48/0.06

⇒ a = 800

∴ the amount of rice he sold at 5% profit = 800

Total number of taxes in all companies = 25 + 120 + 35 + 75 + 95 + 10 = 360

⇒ Money spent by 1 taxi on fuel in 1 day = 100 × 3 = Rs. 300

⇒ Money spent by 360 taxis on fuel in 1 day = 360 × 300 = 108000

∴ the correct option is 2)

Given: 5/2 - (6/5)(x - 15/2) = -x/5

Multiplying whole equation by 10

⇒ 25 - 12(x - 15/2) = -2x

⇒ 12(x - 15/2) - 2x = 25

⇒ 12x - 90 - 2x = 25

⇒ 10x = 115

⇒ x = 115/10

∴ x = 23/2

Ans: Creepers

Sol: The following line from the passage, ‘Apparently, it does so by allying with the creepers in the garden.’, tells us that creepers benefit from the torn kite strings stuck in trees.

Ans: 3

Sol: Close means near something. It is generally followed by ‘to’, which indicates the object that it is nearby. Hence, the correct sentence is: ‘I took the shortest way through the little park close to the palace.’

The correct answer is Option 3)

Explanation:

• Wreckage means the remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.
• Pristine means in the original condition or unspoiled.
• Immaculate means perfectly clean and tidy.
• Sterile means unable to reproduce.

Thus, the correct answer is Wreckage.

The correct answer is: Nefarious.

Key Points

• The word "Perverse" means showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable. (विकृत)
• Example: His perverse decision to stay silent during the meeting caused a lot of confusion.
• "Nefarious" refers to something that is wicked or criminal. (दुष्ट)
• Example: The nefarious activities of the criminal organization were finally exposed by the police.
• Hence, we can infer that the word similar in meaning to 'perverse' is 'nefarious'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Agreeable (सुखद): Pleasant and enjoyable.
• Example: The weather today is quite agreeable for a picnic.
• Compliant (अनुपालन करने वाला): Inclined to agree with others or obey rules.
• Example: She was compliant with all the safety regulations at work.
• Willing (इच्छुक): Ready, eager, or prepared to do something.
• Example: He was willing to help his friend move to a new apartment.

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. To cease.

Key Points

• The word "maneuver" means to skillfully or carefully move or guide something (sometimes systematically or strategically). (चालाकी से दिशा देना)
• Example: The driver had to maneuver the car through the narrow streets.
• "Cease" means to bring or come to an end. (बंद करना)
• Example: The company decided to cease all operations in the region.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. To cease.

Additional Information

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

• To manipulate (हेरफेर करना): To control or influence skillfully, usually in an unfair manner.
• Example: He tried to manipulate the results to his advantage.
• To proceed (आगे बढ़ना): To continue or go forward.
• Example: After the interruption, she decided to proceed with her speech.
• To machinate (षड्यंत्र करना): To engage in plots and schemes.
• Example: The two executives were known to machinate against their rivals.

Ans: The teacher said that nobody could solve the problem.

Sol: Sentence 1 does not change the ‘can’ into ‘could’, Sentence 2 changes the meaning of the sentence by changing the ‘can (ability)’ into ‘should (order)’ and Sentence 3 changes ‘nobody’ into ‘somebody’, altering the meaning. Only Sentence 4 changes into past tense and retains the modal and is the correct answer.

Ans: Three

Sol: The first line of the second paragraph of the passage clearly states, ‘A research paper by three scientists of the Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden’.

Ans: opening

Sol: Eye-opening means unexpectedly enlightening or informative. The word fits the blank appropriately as moving to the city made the girl with strict morals realize many things. Hence, ‘opening’ is the correct option.

Ans: confirm

Sol: Confirm means to establish the truth or correctness of something. In the context, a physician established the pregnancy of the woman with a blood test. Hence, ‘confirmed’ is the correct option. Term means expression, firm means strong and confer means grant.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Key Points

• The word "avert" means to prevent or avoid a situation from happening.(रोकना)
• It originates from the Latin word "avertire" which means 'to turn away'.
• "To aid" means to provide help or assistance.(मदद करना)
• This is indeed the opposite of "avert" as aiding can mean facilitating or enabling a situation, whereas "avert" means to prevent a situation.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'To aid'.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the options:
• "To deter" means to discourage or prevent from doing something through fear or doubt.(निवारण करना)
• "To forestall" means to prevent or obstruct by taking action ahead of time. (पहले ही रोक देना)
• "To preclude" means to prevent from happening or make impossible.(निवारण करना)

Ans: To make someone dizzy or slightly drunk

Sol: The phrase “to go to somebody’s head” means a situation in which a person is easily and quickly affected by drinking alcohol. The option closest in meaning is Option 3. An example sentence is: ‘Although beer doesn’t affect, wine directly goes to my head’.

The correct answer is Option 3)

Explanation:

• Traverse means to move back and forth or sideways.
• For example: The candidates traversed the state throughout the campaign.
• Sojourn means a temporary stay.
• For example: We had been planning this little sojourn for several months.
• Tarriance means delaying. 
• For example: After having finished the service in Yorkshire, I have had a week's tarriance at Harrowgate.
• Breather means a brief pause for rest.
• For example: He'll need a breather at some point

Thus, the correct answer is Traverse.

Ans: Mutineers

Sol: The correctly spelt word is ‘Mutineers’, meaning a sailor or soldier who refuses to obey the person in authority.

Ans: XZY

Sol: X is the first part as it completes the part of where ‘I’ was standing. Next, Z is followed by Y, which tells us what the labourer was striking his sledge on, i.e., the distant railway. Hence, XZY is the correct combination, which is seen in Option 2.

Ans: XZY

Sol: X will be the first part as it lists the ‘enemies’ – heat, thirst and flies. Also, Z will be followed by Y as it answers the question of danger from whom – man or beast. Thus, the correct combination is XZY, as seen in Option 3.

Ans: The entire bungalow was painted by the painter.

Sol: Sentence 1 changes the tense to the past tense from present, Sentence 2 makes ‘painting’ the subject of the sentence, instead of the ‘bungalow’ and Sentence 4 combines the two errors. Only Sentence 3 keeps the tense and subject intact and thus, is the correct answer. 

Hence, option 3 is correct.

Ans: AJCBIBG

Sol: The name of the oldest botanical garden is: Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, which forms the acronym AJCBIBG.

Ans: To compensate

Sol: The phrase ‘to make amends’ means to compensate, as for an injury or loss. Hence, the correct option is Option 3. An example sentence is: ‘I tried to make amends by sending her flowers’.

Ans: Manja

Sol: The following line from the passage, "The abandoned, torn kite strings act as an excellent primary supporting platform for the tender climbers, giving easy passage to reach the top of the trees.”, tells us that the torn kite strings or manja, act as platforms and give easy passage to reach the top of the trees.

Ans: 3

Sol: Call over means to call someone to a place while call-out means to announce something. In the context, the conductor must have announced that they had stopped, or ‘called out’. Thus, the correct sentence is: ‘As it came to a stop the conductor called out in a loud voice.’

Ans: Obeisance

Sol: The correctly spelt word is ‘Obeisance’, meaning deferential respect or homage.

Ans: By blocking its access to sunlight

Sol: The following line from the passage, ‘completely covers the treetop, thus inhibiting the penetration of sunlight," says the research paper.’, tells us that the climbers cover the top of the tree, blocking access to sunlight and killing it.

Ans: bother

Sol: Since the sentence is in the simple present tense, the verb should be in the present form as well. Thus, the correct option is ‘bother’. The sentence is: ‘Why should we bother?’

Ans: Immunity

Sol: Exemption means the state of being free from an obligation. Immunity means protection or exemption from something. Hence, the two words have similar meanings. Accountability means responsibility, liability means the state of being legally responsible and responsibility means having a duty to deal with something.

Ans: see

Sol: The modal ‘must’ is always followed by the infinitive form of the verb. Therefore, in this context as well, the word ‘see’ must be used. The correct sentence is: ‘I absolutely must see him, however painful it may be for me.’