SSC CGL Previous Paper (Held On: 22 August 2017 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

All the three numbers except ‘71’ can be obtained by multiplying a certain number.

Hence, the answer is 71.

Aayush’s birthday → 22 May, Monday

Neerav’s birthday → 30 October

So, May has remaining → 9 Days

 June → 30 Days

 July → 31 Days

 August → 31 Days

 September → 30 Days

 October → 30 days

 Total Days → 161 Days

 Dividing 161 days by 7 (as there are 7 days in a week)

We get remainder 0

That means Neerav’s birthday will fall on the same day i.e., on Monday.

Hence, the answer is Monday.

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.

Similarly,

PIN → KRM

Hence, the answer is KRM.

Addition of 0.15 at every step.

-0.5, (-0.5 + 0.15) = (-0.35), (-0.35 + 0.15) = (-0.2), (-0.2 + 0.15) = (-0.05), (-0.05 + 0.15) = 0.1, (0.1 + 0.15) = 0.25.

Hence, the answer is 0.1.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows :

Explanation:

I. Some white are clouds → It is a definite case, hence true.

 II. Some fog are clouds → It is a definite case, hence true.

Hence, both conclusions follow.

Screw driver is used to fix screw likewise; Hammer is used fix the Nail.

Hence, the answer is Hammer.

Hence, answer is E, A, F.

So, dice 2 can be formed.

Hence, answer is figure 2.

Hence, answer is figure 4.

Hence, the answer is option 1.

1. 34, 33, 55, 59 → B, H, U, S

2. 14, 44, 69, 66 → K, D, O, O

3. 56, 76, 20, 21 → N, T, H, F

4. 01, 40, 76, 89 → C, D, T, P

Hence, answer is 34, 33, 55, 59.

The possible combinations are:

90 + 30 + 20 + 50 = 190

90 + 30 + 50 = 170

50 + 30 + 20 = 100

But combination for 150 is not possible.

Hence, the answer is 150.

The following diagram shows the displacement of that Bird.

That bird is in 150 km North from is initial position.

Hence, answer is option 2.

Hence, answer is figure 3.

Here ‘$’ represents addition.

(2 + 3) = 5, (3 + 5) = 8 → (5 + 8) = 13

→ (3 + 5) = 8

Likewise; 4, (1 + 3) = 4 → (4 + 4) = 8

Hence, the answer is 8.

The pattern followed is:

1) 

2) 

3) 

4) 

The pattern followed in ‘ORU’ is different than rest of the three.

Hence, the answer is ORU.

234 × 9 -12 + 4 =

Converting: 234 ÷ 9 + 12 × 4

= 26 + 48 = 74

Hence, answer is 74.

All three except Umpire, are players in a Cricket team.

Hence, the answer is Umpire.

nature, ensure, tense, spent, spurn, upturn

Here the letter ‘n’ moves one step forward in the next word of the series.

Hence, the answer is upturn.

The pattern followed here is:

For, ACE : YAC

Similarly, for BDF : ?

Hence, the correct answer is ZBD.

The pattern followed here is,

Thus, answer is C.

1. ALIEN can be formed 

2. FINAL can be formed 

3. LEARN can be formed 

4. URINE cannot be formed 

Hence, the correct answer is URINE.

The pattern followed here is:

28 × 27 = 756

17 × 23 = 391

Likewise; 16 × 21 = 336.

Hence, the correct answer is 336.

The relationship is x : x³

(10)³ = 1000

So, (2)³ = 8

Hence, the answer is 8.

Uterus is a reproductive organ found in female human body which is responsible for developing and sustaining the fetus. It is also known as the womb.

• Coelenterata is also known as Cnidaria.

When Carbon dioxide passes through limewater it gives a milky solution, due to precipitation of calcium carbonate: Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ → CaCO₃ + H₂O

Sher Shah Suri defeated Mughal emperor Humayun in the battle of Chausa which was fought on June 26, 1539. The battle was fought in Buxar which is currently located in Bihar. As he was victorious so he crowned himself Farīd al-Dīn Shēr Shah.

Michael Phelps has won 28 medals in Olympics so far out of which 23 are gold, 3 are silver and 2 are bronze. Larisa Latynina is the second highest in terms of medal tally. She has won 15 Olympic medals.

Important facts about Gol Gumbaz:

• Located in Vijaypura, Karnataka
• Built from 1626 to 1656
• Mausoleum of king Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur.

Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757 where British defeated the Nawab of Bengal, Sirajuddaullah. Mir Jafar, the commander in chief of the Nawab's army was bribed by the British and he conspired against his own king which resulted in Nawab’s defeat. He was later made the new Nawab of Bengal by Robert Clive.

Polyester fabric does not wrinkle easily and is also light-weight because of which it is heavily used in making clothes.

Mission Indradhanush was launched by Government of India in 2014 and it aims to cover all those children by 2020 who are either unvaccinated, or are partially vaccinated against seven vaccine preventable diseases. These diseases are diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles and hepatitis B.

Shyam Saran Negi was born on July 1, 1917 in Himachal Pradesh. He is not just the oldest but in fact the first voter as he casted he first vote in the General elections of 1951. He has casted his vote in every single election ever since.

Important facts about SAARC:

Full form: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

Members: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Founded: 16 January 1987

Secretary General: Amjed Hussain B. Sial (Pakistan)

Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal

The procedure to amend the constitution is listed in Part XX of the Constitution i.e. Article 368. Any constitutional amendment has to be approved by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha by absolute and special majority (depending upon the kind of amendment). Once passed by both houses, the bill is then sent to the President for approval.

Capital account is a part of the balance of payments. It shows the net capital inflow from the rest of the world in a given period. Mathematically, Capital account is expressed as:

Capital account = FDI + Portfolio Investment + Reserve Surplus + Other Investments

A distributary is a stream that breaks down from a running river and does not join it back. This usually happens, when a river is about to reach a sea or an ocean and is losing its speed as a result of the same. Hoogli river is a distributary of Ganges river.

Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides for various items divided between Union, State and Concurrent list.

Union List: 100 items on which Parliament has exclusive power to make laws

State List: 61 items on which States can make and regulate laws

Concurrent List: 52 items on which both Central and State governments can make laws

Rock dams are small barriers made up of stone, sand or gravel across a drainage. Its main purpose is to reduce erosion in a drainage channel by restricting the velocity of flow in the channel.

According to Newton’s second law of motion, if force is applied to an object in the same direction in which the object is moving, it produces an acceleration in the body, increasing its speed.

A Hyper Saline Lake or Lagoon is a water body which contains high concentration of salts usually even more than ocean water. Ocean water has a salinity of 3.5%. Dead Sea is an example of hypersaline lagoon as it has a salinity of 34.2%.

Outer ear is the external part of the ear. It consists of auricle and ear canal and is shaped like a funnel. This shape helps in collecting sound and sending it further to ear drums.

We can write,

⇒ 120 = 2³ × 3 × 5

⇒ 450 = 2 × 3² × 5²

LCM of two numbers is computed by taking the highest powers of all the factors

∴ LCM of 120 and 450 = 2³ × 3² × 5² = 1800

Given, 10x/3 + 5/2(2 - x/3) = 7/2

⇒ 10x/3 + 5 – 5x/6 = 7/2

⇒ 5x/2 = 7/2 – 5

⇒ x = -3/2 × 2/5

∴ x = -3/5

Let the odd numbers be x, (x + 2), (x + 4), (x + 6)

Average of numbers = (x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6)/4 = 40

⇒ 4x + 12 = 160

⇒ 4x = 148

⇒ x = 148/4 = 37

∴ Largest number = x + 6 = 37 + 6 = 43

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

∵ The line y = -2 is parallel to the x-axis, x-coordinate will remain the same after reflection

Now, along the y-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 y-direction = |3 - (-2)| = |5| = 5 unit

⇒ Y-coordinate of reflection = -2 - 5 = -7

∴ The reflection point is (5, -7)

According to the distance formula, the distance between two points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) can be computed as,

Distance = √[(x₂ – x₁)² + (y₂ – y₁)²]

Given, distance between the points (4, 8) and (k, -4) is 13

⇒ (13)² = (k – 4)² + (–4 – 8)²

⇒ 169 = k² + 16 – 8k + 144

⇒ k² – 8k – 9 = 0

⇒ k² – 9k + k – 9 = 0

⇒ k(k – 9) + 1(k – 9) = 0

⇒ (k – 9) (k + 1) = 0

⇒ k = 9, -1

∴ Value of k = -1

In ∆LMN shown below,

cos N = adjacent/hypotenuse = MN/NL

⇒ cos 45° = MN/9√2

⇒ 1/√2 = MN/9√2

∴ MN = 9 cm

The given triangle is shown below,

Given, AD ∶ DB = 2 ∶ 3

Let AD = 2x and DB = 3x

⇒ AB = AD + DB = 2x + 3x = 5x

Now, the ratio of the area of similar triangles is equal to the square of ratio of their corresponding sides,

Hence, for similar triangles ΔABC and ΔADE,

⇒ area(ΔABC)/area(ΔADE) = (AB/AD)²

⇒ area(ΔABC)/4 = (5x/2x)²

⇒ area(ΔABC)/4 = 25/4

⇒ area(ΔABC) = 25 sq. cm.

∴ Area of quadrilateral BDEC = area of ∆ABC – area of ∆ADE = 25 – 4 = 21 sq. cm.

The nth term of an AP with first term ‘a’ and difference ‘d’ = a + (n – 1)d

3^rd term = a + 2d = -14     ----(1)

8^th term = a + 7d = 1      ----(2)

Subtracting (1) from (2), we get,

⇒ a + 7d – a – 2d = 1 + 14

⇒ 5d = 15

⇒ d = 3

Substituting in (2),

⇒ a = 1 – 21 = -20

∴ 11^th term = a + 10d = -20 + 10(3) = -20 + 30 = 10

As it can be seen from the given graph, no. of employees in department E is the second highest

No. of employees in department D = 12

No. of employees in department F = 4

If departments F and D are merged to create a new department G,

No. of employees in department G = 12 + 4 = 16

∴ The department with least, i.e. 6, employees will be department B

Using trigonometric identities,

sin² θ = 1 – cos² θ = 1 – (35/37)² = 144/1369

⇒ sin θ = √(144/1369) = 12/37

∴ cot θ = cos θ/sin θ = (35/37)/(12/37) = 35/12

Shortcut Trick

When time is constant, the distance travelled is directly proportional to the speed (D ∝ S).

Ratio of speeds = 10 : 12 ⇒ 5 : 6.

Ratio of distances = 5 : 6.

Difference in distance = 6 − 5 = 1 unit.

According to the question, 1 unit = 1 km, so actual distance = 5 units = 5 km.

∴ The correct answer is 5 km.

Alternate Method

Given:

Actual speed = 10 km/hr

New speed = 12 km/hr

Difference in distance = 1 km

Formula:

Time = Distance ÷ Speed

Let the actual distance travelled be D km.

⇒ Time taken at 10 km/hr = D ÷ 10

⇒ Time taken at 12 km/hr = (D + 1) ÷ 12

⇒ Since the time is the same in both cases:

⇒ D ÷ 10 = (D + 1) ÷ 12

⇒ 12 × D = 10 × (D + 1)

⇒ 12D = 10D + 10

⇒ 12D − 10D = 10

⇒ 2D = 10

⇒ D = 10 ÷ 2 = 5 km

∴ The correct answer is 5 km.

Additional Information

Relationship between Speed, Distance and Time

Speed is defined as the rate at which an object covers distance. Formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

Direct Proportionality Case

When Time is constant, Distance (D) is directly proportional to Speed (S). Ratio formula: D₁/D₂ = S₁/S₂.

Inverse Proportionality Case

When Distance is constant, Speed (S) is inversely proportional to Time (T). Ratio formula: S₁/S₂ = T₂/T₁.

Average Speed Formula

If a person covers the same distance at two different speeds x and y, the Average Speed = 2xy ÷ (x + y).

∴ The correct answer is 5 km.

Given:

A line is given 2x + 3y = -6

Y-intercept is 3

Calculations:

According to the question, we have

A line with slope ‘m’ is represented as: y = mx + c

Given line, 2x + 3y = -6

⇒ y = (-2/3)x – 2

Slope of line = -2/3

The product of the slope of perpendicular lines is -1,

Slope of required line = -1/(-2/3) = 3/2

Equation of line is

⇒ y = (3/2)x + c

Given y-intercept = 3,

Putting x = 0, y = 3,

⇒ 3 = c

⇒ y = (3/2)x + 3

⇒ 2y = 3x + 6

∴ Equation of required line is 3x – 2y = -6

No. of employees in department A = 17

No. of employees in department F = 4

If 5 employees are transferred from department A to department F, then

No. of employees in department A = 17 – 5 = 12

No. of employees in department F = 4 + 5 = 9

∴ The no. of employees of F would be between department B(6) and C(10)

Let the fraction be ‘x’

⇒ x + 4/x = 13/3

⇒ 3x² + 12 = 13x

⇒ 3x² – 13x + 12 = 0

⇒ 3x² – 9x – 4x + 12 = 0

⇒ 3x(x – 3) – 4(x – 3) = 0

⇒ (x – 3)(3x – 4) = 0

⇒ x = 3, 4/3

∴ The fraction is 4/3

When selling price = Rs. 528, loss = 12%

∵ Cost price – loss = Selling price

⇒ CP – 12% of CP = 528

⇒ 0.88CP = 528

⇒ Cost price = 528/0.88 = Rs. 600

∵ Selling price = Cost price + Profit

∴ When selling price is Rs. 636, profit = [(636 – 600)/600) × 100 = 6%

∵ Simple interest = (Principal × Rate × Time)/100

For first year, Principal = Rs. x, Rate = 10%

Amount after first year = x + (x × 10 × 1)/100 = Rs. 1.1x

For second year, Principal = Rs. 1.1x = Rate = 15%

Amount after second year = 1.1x + (1.1x × 15 × 1)/100 = Rs. 1.265x

⇒ 1.265x = 20240

∴ x = 20240/1.265 = Rs. 16000

A’s wealth = 4/9 × (B’s wealth)       ----(1)

C’s wealth = 7/6 × (B’s wealth)       ----(2)

Dividing (2) by (1),

⇒ C’s wealth/A’s wealth = (7/6)/(4/9) = 21/8

∴ Ratio of C’s wealth to A’s wealth = 21 ∶ 8

∵ Selling price = Marked price – Discount

Marked price of 1 shirt = Rs. 500

Selling price of 1 shirt = 500 – 20% of 500 = Rs. 400

Marked price of a pair of trousers = Rs. 1000

Selling price of a pair of trousers = 1000 – 40% of 1000 = Rs. 600

Marked price of 2 shirts and 3 pairs of trousers = 2(500) + 3(1000) = Rs. 4000

Selling price of 2 shirts and 3 pairs of trousers = 2(400) + 3(600) = Rs. 2600

Total discount = 4000 – 2600 = Rs. 1400

∴ Effective discount = (1400/4000) × 100 = 35%

sin 30° – cosec 45°

= sin 30° – 1/sin 45°

= 1/2 – √2                                            (∵ sin 45° = 1/√2, sin 30° = 1/2)

= 1/2 – 2√2/2

= (1 – 2√2)/2

Total no. of employees = 17 + 6 + 10 + 12 + 15 + 4 = 64

Average salary = Rs. 8000

∴ Company’s expense towards salaries = 64 × 8000 = Rs. 512000 = Rs. 5.12 lakhs

A’s 1 day work = 1/6

B’s 1 day work = 1/9

C’s 1 day work = 1/18

Let C alone worked for ‘x’ days

∵ A and B worked only for one day and C worked for (x + 1) days,

⇒ A’s 1 day work + B’s 1 day work + C’s (x + 1) days’ work = 1

⇒ 1/6 + 1/9 + (x + 1)/18 = 1

⇒ (x + 1)/18 = 13/18

⇒ x + 1 = 13

⇒ x = 13 – 1 = 12

∴ C worked alone for 12 days

Let the total wealth be ‘x’

Wealth willed to wife = 40% of x = 0.4x

Wealth for children = x – 0.4x = 0.6x

∴ Required percentage = (0.6x/0.4x) × 100 = 150%

∵ a³ – b³ = (a – b)³ + 3ab(a – b)

∴ a³ – b³ = (2)³ + 3(15)(2) = 8 + 90 = 98

Surface area of a sphere with radius ‘r’ = 4πr²

Given, surface area = 6.16 sq. cm

⇒ 4πr² = 6.16

⇒ r² = 0.49

⇒ r = √0.49 = 0.7 cm

∴ Diameter of sphere = 2r = 2(0.7) = 1.4 cm

Ans: To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.

Sol: The phrase ‘beat around the bush’ means to avoid answering a question or to approach something indirectly. Hence, Option 1 is the closest in meaning and is the correct answer. An example sentence is: “The judge told the lawyer to stop beating around the bush and present facts.”

Ans: XYZ

X must the first part of the sentence as it continues the ‘keep my’ part with ‘place’. Y will come after X as it defines the ‘guy’ as ‘scrawny’. Thus, XYZ is the correct combination of sentences as seen only in Option 2, making it the right choice.

Ans: sightseeing

Sol: Since the phrase ‘spend our time’ already signifies some action to be done, there is no need for the additional ‘doing’ word. The correct sentence is: ‘As long as we are in this historical city let us spend our time sightseeing.’

Ans: abuse

Sol: Substance abuse is also known as drug abuse and is a leading cause of mental health conditions. Hence, ‘abuse’ is appropriately used in the sentence.

Here the correct answer is Flattery.

Key Points

• Rebuke means an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism. (तीव्र अस्वीकृति या आलोचना की अभिव्यक्ति)
• On the other hand, flattery means excessive or insincere praise given to someone. (चापलूसी)
• Hence, the two words have opposite meanings.
• Let's look at the meaning of other options:
• Admonition means a firm warning or reprimand, censure means a formal expression of disapproval, and scold means to rebuke someone. (चेतावनी)
• Censure means expressing severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement. (निंदा)
• Scold means remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily. (भला-बुरा कहना)
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is Option 1)

Explanation:

• Penalty means a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
• Reprieve means cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
• Grace means being favoured by someone.
• Amnesty means an official pardon for political offences.

Thus, the correct answer is option 1)

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Enthral.

Key Points

• The word "Ravish" means to fill someone with intense delight; to captivate or enchant. (मोहित करना)
• Example: The beautiful scenery ravished all the tourists who visited the place.
• "Enthral" refers to capturing the fascinated attention of someone; to charm or captivate. (मंत्रमुग्ध करना)
• Example: The magician's performance enthralled the audience from start to finish.
• Hence, we can infer that the word similar in meaning to 'Ravish' is 'Enthral'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Enthral.

Additional Information

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

• Repulse (घृणा करना): To drive back or repel; to cause someone to feel intense distaste or aversion.
• Example: The smell of the rotten food repulsed everyone in the room.
• Offend (अपमान करना): To cause someone to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful.
• Example: He didn't mean to offend anyone with his remarks.
• Depress (उदास करना): To make someone feel utterly dispirited or dejected.
• Example: The gloomy weather seemed to depress everyone.

'A wide spectrum' of something means a broad range of something. It fits the context of the sentence as it means that the survey provided the company with a broad range of feedback.

Therefore, ‘spectrum’ is the correct choice here.

Hence, option 1 is correct.

The correct answer is to meet

Key Points\

• Propose + gerund means suggest. In this formulation, it has the same meaning as when followed by a that-clause.
• Examples
• John proposed going to the debate.
• I propose that we buy a smaller car.
• I propose buying a smaller car.
• Propose + infinitive means intend or offer.
• Examples
• The Government proposes to bring in new laws.
• I propose to finish this meeting tomorrow.
• He proposed to go so I didn't have to.
• *Janet has proposed to take notes and circulate them afterwards.*​​

Here, 'propose' is used in the sense of offering to meet at the temple, so it should be followed by 'to'.

The correct sentence is: ‘He proposed to meet me at the temple’.

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. Damage.

Key Points

• The word "Ravage" means to cause severe and extensive damage to something. (तबाह करना)
• Example: The hurricane ravaged the coastal town, leaving many homes in ruins.
• "Damage" refers to physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something. (नुकसान)
• Example: The fire caused significant damage to the building.

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

Additional Information

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

• Surrender (समर्पण): To give up or hand over (a person, right, or possession), typically on compulsion or demand.
• Example: The army was forced to surrender after a long battle.
• Construct (निर्माण करना): To build or form (something) by putting together parts.
• Example: The company plans to construct a new office building.
• Liberate (मुक्त करना): To set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery.
• Example: The soldiers liberated the town from enemy control.

Ans: enough

Sol: Enough means as much as required. The sentence says that some trained practitioners do not have the required confidence with their training and therefore, can not work properly. Hence, ‘enough’ is the correct choice here.

Ans: She asked him what his name was.

Sol: Sentence 1 uses the incorrect tense (present tense) in the reported speech, Sentence 2 changes the meaning of the sentence by using the past perfect tense and Sentence 3 poses a question in the reported speech, which is grammatically incorrect and not allowed. Only Sentence 4 converts the present tense into past tense and uses correct sentence structure, making it the correct answer.

Ans: curvaceous

Sol: The correctly spelt word is ‘curvaceous’, meaning something having an attractively curved shape.

Ans: prompt

Sol:

Prompt means carried out or performed without delay, such as a reply or action. It fits the context appropriately as it means that by including all pertinent details in the email, one can ensure a quick reply. Hence, ‘prompt’ is the correct answer.

Efficient means achieving maximum productivity, tardy means late and strange means weird. None of these words fit the blank in any way. 

Hence, option 1 is correct.

Ans: A fatal weakness in spite of overall strength.

Sol: The phrase “Achilles’ heel” means a weakness or vulnerable point in spite of overall strength. Hence, Option 1 is the closest in meaning and is the correct answer. An example sentence is: “Ice cream is my Achilles’ heel in the quest to lose weight.”

Ans: At dinner, six rotis were eaten by Varun.

Sol: Sentence 1 uses ‘was’ for a plural noun (rotis), Sentence 3 changes the tense from simple past to past perfect and Sentence 4 completely changes the structure of the sentence and makes it into a conditional. Only Sentence 2 preserves the tense and the meaning and is the correct conversion from Active to Passive voice of the given sentence.

Ans: Increase

Sol: Rebate means a deduction or discount on something, On the other hand, the increase means a rise in the amount of something. Hence, the two words have opposite meanings. A deduction is synonymous with rebate, bonus means a sum of money added to the wages as a result of good performance and remission means the cancellation of a debt or penalty.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The phrase "Irritating inconvenience" refers to something that causes minor annoyance or trouble. (परेशान करने वाली असुविधा)
• Example: Waiting in long queues can be an irritating inconvenience for many people.
• "Hassle" means an irritating inconvenience or a situation causing minor trouble or difficulty. (परेशानी)
• Example: It's such a hassle to get everything packed and ready for the trip.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Tranquillity (शांति): The quality or state of being calm and peaceful.
• Example: The tranquillity of the countryside is a refreshing change from the noisy city.
• Harmony (सामंजस्य): A state of agreement or concord.
• Example: The two communities live together in perfect harmony.
• Rectitude (सत्यनिष्ठा): Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness.
• Example: His rectitude and honesty are beyond question.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "atrocious" means something extremely bad or unpleasant; it can describe something horrifyingly wicked or of very poor quality. (भयानक)
• Example: The weather was so atrocious that we decided to stay indoors all day.
• "Atrocious" is correctly spelt and is used to describe something shocking or dreadful. (भयानक)
• Example: The crime scene was so atrocious that it left everyone in shock.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Option 1: atrocias (गलत वर्तनी): This is an incorrect spelling of the word 'atrocious'.
• Option 3: atroceous (गलत वर्तनी): This is an incorrect spelling of the word 'atrocious'.
• Option 4: atroacious (गलत वर्तनी): This is an incorrect spelling of the word 'atrocious'.

Ans: With

Sol: With means accompanied by something. It fits the sentence appropriately as the sentence then means that accompanied by a concerted effort, primary care physicians can be trained.

Ans: YXZ

Y must come first to complete the phrase ‘time zone’. It is followed by X to complete the phrase ‘our lives’. Hence, YXZ is the correct combination of sentences as seen only in Option 4, making the right choice.

Ans: 3

Sol: Since the first part of the sentence uses ‘was’, it makes the sentence into simple past tense. Sentence 3 must also be in the past tense to make the sentence grammatically correct. The correct sentence is: ‘Father was upset when he found that you were not there.’

Ans: ranging

Sol: Ranging means to vary between specific limits. It fits the sentence appropriately as the sentences defines the limits as anxiety disorders and depression and states that primary care physicians can be trained to detect disease in those limits. Hence, ‘ranging’ is the correct option.

Ans: 2

Sol: The word ‘laboured’ means something done with great difficulty and effort. It is followed by a ‘for’, and not ‘to’. The phrase ‘for the good of’ means for the benefit of. The sentence talks about how the freedom fighters took great efforts to benefit the poor enslaved masses. The correct sentence is: ‘Freedom fighters laboured for the good of the poor enslaved masses.’

Ans: Since

Sol: Since denotes a reason for something. In the sentence, it is used to posit that since the base of psychiatrists is low, some other thing takes importance.