SSC CGL Previous Paper (Held On: 8 August 2017 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

Goitre is caused due to the deficiency of Iodine. Similarly, Anaemia is caused due to the deficiency of Iron.

Hence, Iron is the correct ans.

Consider the position of letters of the English Alphabet

(1 2 3 4  5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26)

 A B C D E F G H I  J  K   L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W X  Y  Z

DE : O can be written as

4 + 5 = 9 × 2 = 18 – 3 = 15 = O

Similarly, AF will be written as

1 + 6 = 7 × 2 = 14 – 3 = 11 = K

Hence, K is the correct ans.

56 : 41 can be written as

(5 + 6) + (5 × 6) = 11 + 30 = 41

Similarly,

(9 + 4) + (9 × 4) = 13 + 36 = 49.

Hence, 49 is the correct ans.

Beneath, On top and Above are prepositions whereas Huge is an adjective.

Hence, Huge is the odd word from the given alternatives.

Consider the position of letters of the English Alphabet

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

In MN, NM and OL, the number of letters before the first letter is equal to the number of letters after the second letter except in ET where the letters before and after are not equal.

Hence, ET is the odd letter pair from the given alternatives.

253, 473 and 143 are divisible by 11 whereas 633 is not divisible by 11.

Hence, 633 is the odd number from the given alternatives.

5. Flinchers
6. Flinching
7. Flinpites
8. Flintlock
9. Flintlocks

Hence, the correct dictionary order would be 51324.

1. xxzzx ⇒ xyzaaxyzxyzaazyx

2. xxaza ⇒ xyzaaxyaxyzaazya

3. xzxzx ⇒ xyzaazyxxyzaazyx  (repeated pattern of xyzaazyx)

4. aazzx ⇒ ayzaaayzxyzaazyx

Hence, xzxzx is the correct ans.

The pattern of the above sequence is as follows:

19 × 2 = 38

38 × 3 = 114

114 × 2 = 228

228 × 3 = 684

684 × 2 = 1368

Hence, 114 is the correct answer.

From statement I: (Height)

_ > _ > _ > P > _

From statement II:

Q > S and P

R > Q

From statement III:

S > P

On combining I, II and III we get:

R > Q > S > P > T (Final order)

Clearly, R is of maximum height.

Palak's position from the right end of the row = Total no. of students – Palak’s position from the left end + 1

= 74 – 34 + 1

= 41.

Hence, 41 is the correct ans.

1)  CAPABLE: 'B' is not present in given word  'CAPITULATE', hence, it cannot be formed.

2) LUPIN: 'N' is not present in given word 'CAPITULATE', hence, it cannot be formed.

3) PITTY: 'Y' is not present in given word 'CAPITULATE', hence, it cannot be formed.

4) TALE: 'CAPITULATE', as all letters are present, hence, it can be formed.

Hence, TALE can be formed from the given word CAPITULATE.

The corresponding word to ‘BIOLOGY’ is written in this way:

Total number of letters in the English Alphabet – No. of position of the letter + 1

So, BIOLOGY can be written as

B can be written as = 26 – 2 + 1 = 25 = Y

I = R, O = L, L = O, O = L, G = T, Y

Similarly, PHYSICS can be written as

Hence, KSBHRXH is the correct ans.

On interchanging the equation with + and – we get,

6 – 8 ÷ 4 + 4 = 8

Hence, 4) + and – is the correct answer.

4 × 9 × 3 = 4 can be written as

4 + 9 + 3 = 16 = 4²

5 × 3 × 1 = 3 can be written as

5 + 3 + 1 = 9 = 3²

Similarly, 9 × 9 × 7 can be written as

9 + 9 + 7 = 25 = 5²

Hence, 5 is the correct ans.

The 1^st diagram can be written as

(4 + 7) × (3 + 5) = 11 × 8 = 88

The 2^nd diagram can be written as

(2 + 6) × (5 + 8) = 8 × 13 = 104

Similarly, the 3^rd diagram can be written as

 (7 + 8) × (5 + 3) = 15 × 8 = 120

Hence, 120 is the correct ans.

Square is a special case of the rectangle.

Hence, there are 11 rectangles.

We can draw the least possible Venn diagram:

Conclusions:

I. Some glasses are plates → It’s true.

II. All glasses are plates → It’s possible but not definite. Hence, false.

After folding the squares, B and E will face opposite to each other.

Similarly, D and O will face A and N respectively.

Thus, D and E and N and O will not be adjacent sides.

The only possible case is figure 2).

Hence, is the correct ans.

All Natural numbers are Integers and all integers are included in Real number.

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

The missing figure will comprise of a straight line from the uppermost right corner to the lowermost left corner with its midpoint intersected by two sides of a square.

Figure 1) fulfils this condition.

Hence is the correct ans.

The question figure is embedded in this figure.

Hence, "Option (2)" is the correct answer.

After folding the paper twice and being cut at the right side with a semicircle and the left side with a rectangle, we will see 4 cut rectangles at four sides and two circles along the central line.

Hence, is the correct ans.

Hence, Figure 1)  is the correct ans.

1. 00, 78, 13, 67, 23 ⇒ S, T, R, A, W

2. 12, 59, 01, 55, 10 ⇒ S, T, R, A, H

3. 24, 97, 20, 86, 31 ⇒ S, T, R, A, S

4. 43, 66, 44, 98, 43 ⇒ S, T, R, A, S

Hence, the set of number which represents word “STRAW” is “00, 78, 13, 67, 23”.

Key Points

• Neo-Malthusianism is the advocacy of population control programs, to ensure resources for current and future populations.
• This theory believes earth's resources can only support a finite population and that limited resources keep the population in check and reduce economic growth, therefore, growth should be controlled.

Additional Information

Definition of Inflation: 

Inflation refers to the general rise in the price level in an economy.

• An increase in inflation leads to a fall in the purchasing power of a currency as the commodities and prices get higher.
• In simple words, we would be able to purchase only fewer items for the same amount of money.

Economic activities are broadly grouped into primary, secondary and tertiary activities:-

Primary sector: Primary activities are directly dependent on environment as these refer to utilisation of earth’s resources. It, thus includes, hunting and gathering, pastoral activities, fishing, apiculture etc.

Secondary sector: Secondary activities add value to natural resources by transforming raw materials into valuable products. Therefore, are concerned with manufacturing, processing and construction industries. For eg: Shoe factory.

Tertiary sector: Tertiary activities include both production and exchange. The production involves the ‘provision’ of services that are consumed. Exchange, involves trade, transport and communication facilities that are used to overcome distance. For eg: Consultancy.

Option 4 is correct, i.e. Eleven.

There are 11 fundamental duties, they are:

• Abide by the Constitution and respect national flag & National Anthem.
• Follow ideals of the freedom struggle.
• Protect sovereignty & integrity of India.
• Defend the country and render national services when called upon.
• Sprit of a common brotherhood.
• Preserve composite culture.
• Preserve the natural environment.
• Develop a scientific temper.
• Safeguard public property.
• Strive for excellence.
• Duty fo all parents/guardians to send their children in the age group of 6-14 years to school.

Extra facts:

• The Swaran Singh Committee is related to the Fundamental Duties in India.
• On the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee, 11 Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution.
• Article 51A deals with the Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution.
• The Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976.
• The concept of fundamental duties of the Indian constitution was borrowed from the USSR(Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).

Option 4 is correct, i.e. Directive Principles of State Policy.

Key Points

• Part IV of the Indian Constitution deals with the directive principles of state policy from article 36 to article 51.
• These are the directions provided by the Constitution for the state to consider while making laws.

Extra facts:

Option 2 is correct, i.e. Dayanand Saraswati.

• Dayanand Saraswati gave the slogan 'Back to the Vedas'.
• Mool Shankar was the paternal name of Swami Dayanand Saraswati.
• Swami Dayanand Saraswati was the founder of Arya Samaj and a religious leader of India.
• He was born in Tankara, Gujarat on 12 February 1824.
• He founded the Arya Samaj on 10 April 1875 in Bombay.

Extra facts:

Swami Vivekanand:

• He was born on 12 January 1863.
• Swami Vivekananda’s real name was Narendranath Dutt.
• He founded Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy:

• Akbar II gave the title Raja to Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
• He brought out a newspaper in Persian called 'Miratul-Akbar' (the Mirror of News) and a Bengali weekly called 'Sambad Kaumudi' (the Moon of Intelligence).
• He is sometimes called the father of modern India.
• He was popularly known as the Father of the Indian Renaissance.
• He founded an organization called 'Brahmo Samaj'

Raja Todar Mal was the Finance Minister of the Mughal empire during Akbar's reign.

Raja Todar Mal:-

• He was one of the Navaratna's in Akbar's 'darbar'
• Raja Todar Mal introduced standard weights and measures, a land survey and settlement system, revenue districts and officers.
• He introduced a new system of revenue known as zabt and a system of taxation called dahshala.
• The Kashi Vishwanath Temple was rebuilt in 1585 by Todar Mal.
• The navratnas of Akbar were as follows: Raja Birbal, Tansen, Abul Fazal, Faizi, Raja Man Singh, Raja Todar Mal, Mullah Do Piaza, Fakir Aziao-Din, Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana.

• The gravitational force is highest at the two poles of the earth i.e. the North Pole and the South Pole.
• This is because centrifugal forces are absent at poles and are maximum at equator and they act against gravitation, also the Earth is not a perfect sphere and the distance to Earth is shorter at poles.

Malaria is an infectious disease caused by parasitic protozoans and is spread by vectors such as the female Anopheles mosquito. Malaria causes symptoms that typically include fever, tiredness, vomiting, and headaches.

Saffron is extracted from the stigma and styles of the plant, it is a spice that is used in Indian delicacies and is considered as one of the costliest spice in the world. It is widely found in Jammu and Kashmir in India.

Xylem is a transport tissue in vascular plants. Its basic function is to transport water from roots to shoots and leaves. It sometimes also helps in transporting certain minerals to various parts of the plant.

Speed is not a vector quantity because speed is the distance travelled in a unit time and a vector has to have magnitude as well as direction.

Pure water freezes at 32^o Fahrenheit and 0^o Celsius and 273.15 Kelvin. The boiling point of the pure water is 212^o Fahrenheit.

Bitmap is the format in which an image is shown and stored digitally. It comprises of various dots which together form the image. Such dots are called pixels, therefore, as the number of dots in an image increases the clarity of the image increases.

Reduction is the chemical process of gaining electrons from other elements.

Tungsten is the element from which filaments of the light bulbs are made; this is because of their hardness and high density. Its symbol is ‘W’ because of its scientific name ‘Wolfram’.

Deciduous trees shed their leaves once in a year in winters to save water and to survive harsh weather. The trees that never shed leaves are called the Evergreen trees.

NEDP is the economic policy rolled out by the Mizoram state government in 2016 to boost the agriculture in the state. Under this scheme EDS was launched in 2017 on January 19 in Aizawl.

• Alfred Nobel was a Swedish inventor and businessman who invented dynamite that is used for explosions.
• He also established five Nobel Prizes in the field of peace, literature, physics, chemistry, and medicine to mark the contribution to mankind by people.

Rovers Cup was the annual football tournament held in India till 2001 after which it was discontinued. The last football club to win that tournament was Mohun Bagan AC. 

Dandiya or Dandiya Raas is the traditional folk dance of Gujarat which is performed with two sticks in the hands of two people. It is generally performed on the evenings of Navratri.

Shri S. Pradeep Kumar is the head coach of India’s best swimming school in Bangalore and had produced more than 8000 swimmers out of which 4000 have won medals in national and international arena. He was awarded the Dronacharya Award (awarded to coaches of various sports in India) in 2016. 

‘Ace against odds’ is the autobiography of the Sania Mirza who is considered as the best female tennis player of India. Her autobiography was published in 2016. She was also ranked number 1 in doubles by WTA in 2015 for some time.

Victoria University of Australia will help India establish a National Sports University in Manipur. National Sports University Bill, 2017 has been proposed for this purpose.

India and Bangladesh exchanged border enclaves that were disputed in 2015 by passing Land Boundary Agreement in May 2015. A total number of 111 enclaves were exchanged.

Given:

Number, a = 1812

Calculation:

To check the divisibility, first we have to check the LCM of 7, 11 and 14

⇒ LCM = 7 x 2 x 11 = 154

Now, Divide a by 154

⇒ Quotient = 11

⇒ Remainder = 118

∴ Least value that should be added = 154 – 118 = 36

Given:

A is 1.5 times efficient as B.

A is therefore takes 8 days less than B to complete a work.

A and B work on alternate days and A works on the first day.

Formula used:

W = E × T     Where, W = Work, E = Efficiency, and T = Time

Calculation:

Let the days taken by B to complete the work = c days

So, days taken by A to complete the work = c - 8 days 

Now, it is given that A is 1.5 times efficient as B

⇒ c = 1.5 x (c – 8)

⇒ 0.5c = 12

⇒ c = 24

Work done by B in 1 day = 1/24

Work done by A in 1 day = 1/16

Hence, the series becomes: 1/16 + 1/24 + 1/16 + ……. = 1

⇒ Work done in 2 consecutive days = 1/24 + 1/16

⇒ 5/48

⇒ 1/9.6

Work done in 18 consecutive days = 9/9.6

Work left after 18 days = 1 – (9/9.6)

⇒ 0.6/9.6

⇒ 1/16

Since A will work on the 19^th day and will complete 1/16 of the work

Total days = 18 + 1

⇒ 19

∴ The work will be completed in 19 days.

Area of rhombus = (p × q)/2

where p and q are length of the diagonals

Let the length of the larger diagonal be 1 unit

⇒ Length of the smaller diagonal = (70/100) × 1 = 0.7 units

⇒ Area of rhombus = (1 × 0.7)/2 = 0.35 unit²

⇒ Square of length of larger diagonal = 1 × 1 unit²

∴ required ratio = 0.35/1 = 7/20

Let the Cost price of the table be a

Since he gains a profit of 60%, the selling price = a + (60/100) x a = 1.6a

Let the Marked price of the table be b

⇒ b – (20/100) x b = 1.6a

⇒ b = 2a

Now, if he sells the table at 40% discount

⇒ New selling price will be = 2a – (2a) x (40/100)

⇒ New selling price = 1.2a

∴ New profit percent = [(1.2a – a)/a] x 100 = 20%

Given: A/3 = B/2 = C/5

⇒ B = 2A/3

⇒ C = 5A/3

To find: ratio (C + A)² : (A + B)² : (B + C)²

⇒ (5A/3 + A)² : (A + 2A/3)² : (2A/3 + 5A/3)²

⇒ (8A/3)² : (5A/3)² : (7A/3)²

⇒ (8A)² : (5A)² : (7A)²

∴ 64 : 25 : 49

Let the ages of father, mother and Son 5 years ago be a, b, c

Since, average age of family 5 years ago = 35

⇒ (a + b + c) / 3 = 35

⇒ a + b + c = 105       ….(i)

Now, 3 years ago the average age of father and mother = 35

⇒ (a + 2 + b + 2) / 2 = 46

⇒ a + b = 88        ….(ii)

So, by (i) and (ii)

 ⇒ Age of son 5 years ago = 105 – 88 = 17

∴ Present age of son = 17 + 5 = 22

Let the cost price of 1 article be a

Since the profit percent is 20, selling price of 1 article = a + (20/100)a = 1.2a

Given: cost price of 60 articles = selling price of x articles

⇒ 60 × a = x (1.2a)

⇒ x = 60/1.2

∴ x = 50

Let the maximum marks be a

Given: Passing Marks – Acquired Marks = 40

Passing marks = 55a/100

Acquired marks = 45a/100

⇒ 55a/100 – 45a/100 = 40

⇒ 10a/100 = 40

⇒ a = 400

∴ Maximum marks of the e x am = 400

Formula used:

Distance = Speed × Time 

Calculation:

Let the first and second person be A & B.

⇒ A starts running at 11 am with a speed = 10 km/hr 

According to the question,

⇒ He runs for 2 hours and rests for 1 hour and this alternative running and resting loop repeated.

Then, Distance covered by A in the first 3 hours i.e. till 2 pm

= 10 × 2 = 20 km

Now, the distance covered by A in next 3 hours i.e. till 5 pm

= 10 × 2 = 20 km.

Hence, the time is taken by B to cover 40 km = 40/15 = 2 hours 40 minutes.

∴ At 4:40, A will be caught by B.

The A after traveling 2 hours from 2 pm to 4 pm. he will be in rest for 1-hour i,e 4 to 5 pm, he will be caught in that time

Mistake Points

Relative speed can be calculated only when both the objects in motion for the continuous-time period  in  either the same or opposite direction 

Here relative speed cannot be calculated because both A and B are not in relative motion for a continuous period, since A takes rest for 1 hour after every 2 hours of travel but B travels continuously

⇒ (CI – SI)₃/(CI – SI)₂ = [P(R/100)² × (300 + R)/100]/ P(R/100)² = 23/7

⇒ (CI – SI)₃/(CI – SI)₂ = (300 + R)/100 = 23/7

⇒ (CI – SI)₃/(CI – SI)₂ = 2100 + 7R = 2300

⇒ 7R = 200

∴ R = 200/7

Concept used:

Difference between C.I. and S.I. for two years = P(R/100)²

Difference between C.I. and S.I. for three years  = P(R/100)²(300 + R)/100

Where,

P → Principal

R → Rate of interest 

Calculations: 

According to question 

Difference of compound interest and simple interest for 3 years and for 2 years are in ratio 23 : 7 

$⇒ {P({R \over 100})^2({300 + R \over 100})\over P({R \over 100})^2} = {23\over7}$

⇒ (300 + R)/100 = 23/7 

⇒ 2100 + 7R = 2300

⇒ R = 200/7 

∴ The required rate of interest is (200/7)%

(x²/yz) + (y²/zx) + (z²/xy) = 3

x³ + y³ + z³ = 3xyz

So, x + y + z = 0

∴ The value of ( x + y + z)³ = 0

Alternate Method We know that,

If x + y + z = 0, then 

x3 + y3 + z3 = 3xyz

According to the question,

Given, x3 + y3 + z3 = 3xyz

So, ( x + y + z)3 = (0)³ = 0

∴ The value of ( x + y + z)3 = 0.

Given: x^1/4 + 1/(x^1/4) = 2

⇒ (x^1/8 – (1/x^1/8))² = 0

⇒ x^1/8 – (1/ x^1/8) = 0

⇒ x^1/8 = 1/x^1/8

⇒ x^1/4 = 1

⇒ x = 1

∴ x⁸¹ + (1/x⁸¹) = 1⁸¹ + 1/1⁸¹ = 2

Given:

(a(a + b + c) = 45)

(b(a + b + c) = 75)

(c(a + b + c) = 105)

Formula Used:

$a^2 + b^2 + c^2 = (a+b+c)^2 - 2(ab+bc+ca)$

Calculation:

Let S = a + b + c and P = ab + bc + ca.

⇒ aS = 45

⇒ bS = 75

⇒ cS = 105

Summing all, aS + bS + cS = 225

⇒ S² = 225

⇒ S = 15 (since S is positive)

Using a + b + c = 15 and aS = 45, bS = 75, cS = 105,

⇒ a = 45 / 15 = 3

⇒ b = 75 / 15 = 5

⇒ c = 105 / 15 = 7

Now, a² + b² + c² = 3² + 5² + 7²

⇒ a² + b² + c² = 9 + 25 + 49

⇒ a² + b² + c² = 83

∴ The value of a² + b² + c² is 83.

Given:

PS = 12 cm

NR = 9 cm

QM = NR and NR = SN

Formula Used:

Area of Trapezium = (1/2) × (Sum of Parallel Sides) × Height

Calculation:

According to the question,

QM = NR and NR = SN

⇒ QM = NR = SN = 9 cm

Again according to the question,

PM || SN

⇒ PS = MN = 12 cm

In trapezium PQRS,

QR = QM + MN + NR

⇒ QR = 9 + 12 + 9 = 30 cm

Height = SN = 9 cm

Area of Trapezium = (1/2) × (PS + QR) × SN

⇒ Area of Trapezium = (1/2) × (12 + 30) × 9

⇒ Area of Trapezium = (1/2) × (12 + 30) × 9

⇒ Area of Trapezium = 189 cm²

All the angles of an equilateral triangle are of 60°

⇒ ∠PQS = 90° (angle in a semi-circle)

⇒ So, ∠PTQ = 180° - 90° - 60°

⇒ ∠PTQ = 30°

Applying sine rule in triangle PTQ

⇒ sin30° / PQ = sin90° / PT

⇒ (1/2) / PQ = 1 / PT

⇒ 2PQ = PT

⇒ 2PQ = PR + RT

⇒ 2PQ = PQ + RT (sides of an equilateral triangle)

⇒ RT = PQ = RQ

∴ the required ratio is 1 : 1

Let QR be the shorter chord with length = 20cm, Let its middle point be K

And ST be the longer chord with length = 24cm, Let its middle point be L

Let the centre of the circle be O and the point of intersection of the chords be M

Now, triangle OLT is a right angled triangle

⇒ OL² + LT² = OT²

⇒ OL² = 15² – 12² = 81

⇒ OL = 9

Similarly in triangle QOK

⇒ OQ² = OK² + KQ²

⇒ 15² = OK² + 10²

⇒ OK = √125

Now, OL = KM = 9 cm

So, in triangle OKM

We have, OK² + KM² = OM²

⇒ OM² = 125 + 81

⇒ OM = √206

∴ required length is √206 cm

Given: x² + (1/x²) = 1

Adding 2 on both sides

x² + (1/x²) + 2 = 1 + 2

x² + (1/x²) + 2(x)(1/x) = 1 + 2

(x + 1/x)² = 3

(x + 1/x) = √3

Cubing both sides

(x + 1/x)³ = (√3)³

x³ + 1/x³ + 3(x)(1/x)(x + 1/x) = 3√3

x³ + 1/x³ = 0

x³ = -1/x³

x⁶ = -1

Putting values of x⁶ = -1 in x⁴⁸ + x⁴² + x³⁶ + x³⁰ + x²⁴ + x¹⁸ + x¹² + x⁶ + 1

Answer = 1 - 1 + 1 - 1 + 1 - 1 + 1 - 1 + 1 = 1

Given: QSTR is a cyclic quadrilateral

Sum of the opposite angles = 180

So, ∠STR = 117°

Also, ∠PTS = 180° - ∠STR 

⇒ ∠PTS = 63°

And, ∠PST = ∠TRQ       (∵ ∠PST + ∠TSQ = ∠TRQ + ∠TSQ = 180°)

So, PTS and PQR are similar triangles

Hence, PT/PQ = PS/PR

⇒ 5/10 = 6/PR

⇒ PR = 12 cm

⇒ PT + TR = 12 cm

∴ TR = 12 – 5 = 7

We know that: sin(90 – θ) = cosθ

So, sin²(90 – θ) – [{sin(90 – θ)sinθ}/tanθ] = cos²θ – [(cosθ sinθ)/(sinθ/cosθ)]

⇒ cos²θ – cos²θ

∴ 0

Since all the options have sinθ in them, we can conclude by seeing that they all give different values.

Putting θ = 45°

We get the values of options as :

(1) 1/√2

(2) 0

(3) 2

(4) (√2 – 1)/√2

Value asked in question = [(1/2)/(1 + (1/√2)) – (1/2)/(1 + (1/√2))]² = 0

∴ the answer is (2)

5 sec θ - 3tan θ = 5

⇒ 5 √(tan² θ + 1) = 5 + 3tanθ

⇒ 25(tan² θ + 1) = 25 + 9tan² θ + 30 tanθ

⇒ 25 tan² θ – 9tan² θ = 30 tanθ

⇒ 16 tan² θ - 30 tanθ = 0

⇒ 2tanθ (8 tanθ – 15) = 0

⇒ tanθ = 0 or tanθ = 15/8

If tan θ = 0     

5 sec θ - 3 tan θ = 5

⇒ 5sec θ – 3 × 0 = 5

⇒ sec θ = 1     

If tan θ = 15/8     

5sec θ – 3 × 15/8 = 5

⇒ 5 sec θ = 5 + 45/8

⇒ 5 secθ = 85 /8

⇒ sec θ = 17/8     

So, 5 tanθ – 3 sec θ = 5 × 0 – 3 × 1 = -3

Or, 5 × 15/8 – 3 × 17/8 = 75/8 - 51/8 = 24/8 = 3

Given: Total population = 200 crores

⇒ Difference will be calculated between country 2 and country 6.

⇒ Required Difference = 200 x [(24/100) – (6/100)]

∴ 200 x 18/100 = 36

Number of people in Country 5

⇒ (7/100) x (200) = 14 Crore

GDP (in crore dollars) of country 5 = 14 x 2260

 ∴ 31640

Country with third lowest per capita income is Country 4

Required GDP = 200 x (17/100) x 4840

∴ 164560

Here, we have to check all the

⇒ Country 1 = 200 x (12/100) x 11850 = 284400

⇒ Country 2 = 200 x (24/100) x 5350 = 256800

⇒ Country 3 = 200 x (15/100) x 9900 = 297000

⇒ Country 8 = 200 x (8/100) x 10410 = 166560

∴ Country 3 has the highest total GDP

The error lies in the part 2, in which ‘where’ has been incorrectly used. The correct word to be used here is ‘when’. The first part of the sentence mentions of the time or time-frame when the narrator had just reached, therefore, the use of ‘when’ must follow.

The correct sentence is – Hardly had I reached the exhibition when I learnt about the major robbery.

The correct answer is option 4.

'No sooner' in a sentence is followed by the past participle form of a verb, accompanied by 'than' followed by the another verb in the simple past form.

The word ‘adverted’ means ‘taking reference of something while speaking or mentioning of something’. In the given blank, the speaker is ‘adverting’ of the problem of air pollution in his speech.

‘Averted’ means turning something away. ‘Exclaimed’ means a sudden cry or outburst of emotion, and ‘mentioned’ means giving reference. Out of all the given words, ‘adverted’ is the most appropriate.

The word ‘eager’ fits the blank perfectly as it represents a strong wanting to do something. On the other hand, ‘enthusiastic’ meaning passionate is a stronger word, which disturbs the meaning of the sentence. ‘Reluctant’ means unwilling and ‘ignorant’ represents someone not knowing about something, and none of these fit the blank.

‘Succulent’ represents something that is tender and juicy, therefore, directly relates to the option 3, i.e. juicy. The other words like ‘sucking’ meaning drawing into mouth, ‘soft’ meaning delicate and ‘pale’ meaning yellowish do not make a similar meaning to Succulent.

‘Congregation’ means a group of people gathered to discuss religious or other similar topics. Out of the given word, the word ‘discussion’ does not represent a group of people but a set of information shared, ‘contraction’ means an act of reduction and revival, and ‘attention’ means giving focus to something. The only word matching ‘Congregation’ is Assembly, which means a group of people.

The correct answer is: Permanent.

Key Points

• The word "Evanescent" means something that is quickly fading or disappearing; it is often used to describe something transient or fleeting. (क्षणिक)
• Example: The beauty of a sunset is evanescent, lasting only for a few moments.
• "Permanent" refers to something that is lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely. (स्थायी)
• Example: Nature is a permanent source of beauty and inspiration.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Evanescent' is 'Permanent'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Permanent.

Additional Information

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

• Fleeting (क्षणिक): Lasting for a very short time.
• Example: The happiness from winning the lottery was fleeting.
• Erratic (अनियमित): Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
• Example: His erratic behavior made it difficult to predict what he would do next.
• Elusive (पकड़ में न आने वाला): Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
• Example: The elusive thief was finally caught by the police.

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

Key Points

• The word "Panegyric" means a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something. (प्रशंसा)
• Example: The author wrote a panegyric on the life and achievements of the Nobel laureate.
• "Criticism" refers to the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes. (आलोचना)
• Example: The movie received a lot of criticism for its weak plot and poor character development.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Panegyric' is 'Criticism'.

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

Additional Information

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

• Noxious (हानिकारक): Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.
• Example: The factory was fined for releasing noxious chemicals into the river.
• Fantasy (काल्पनिक): The faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable.
• Example: The book is a perfect blend of reality and fantasy.
• Grandeur (वैभव): Splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style.
• Example: The grandeur of the palace left the visitors in awe.

‘To put a spoke in one's wheel’ is an idiom used to express an act of foil or disrupt in order to cause problem in someone’s way. Clearly, option 4 makes the closest answer in meaning.

‘At loggerheads’ represents a strong disagreement with someone. Out of the given options, option 2 makes the closest in meaning.

The sentence is grammatically correct. Hence, option 4 is correct.

The correct sentence is ‘The people of Japan are wiser than those of America. The reason is that when we say ‘the people of Japan are wiser than America’, it means that the people are compared with America, which is a country. However, the people of Japan can only be compared with the people of America.

The correct answer is Option 3)

Explanation:

• 'Raconteur' represents a person who is highly skillful in telling stories.
• ‘Ventral’ means abdominal
• ‘Fantastic’ means exceptional
• ‘Tyro’ means a beginner.

​Thus, the correct answer is Raconteur

‘Pyrophobia ’ is the correct answer representing the fear of fire. ‘Astraphobia’ is the fear of thunder, ‘Astrophobia’ is the fear of celestial objects, and ‘Arrhenphobia’ means the fear of men.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. "Hygeine".

Key Points

• The word "Hygeine" is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is "Hygiene".
• Meaning: The practice of maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness. (स्वच्छता)
• Example: Good personal hygiene is essential to prevent the spread of illness.
• "Hygiene" refers to conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease. (स्वच्छता)
• Example: Proper hand hygiene can significantly reduce the transmission of infectious diseases.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. "Hygiene".

Additional Information

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

• Fascist (फासीवादी): A person who supports or believes in a system of government characterized by dictatorial power.
• Example: The fascist regime suppressed any form of dissent.
• Career (व्यवसाय): An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life, usually with opportunities for progress.
• Example: She had a distinguished career in medicine.
• Apparel (वस्त्र): Clothing.
• Example: The store specializes in women's apparel.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The word "Demice" is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is "Demise". (मृत्यु)
• Example: The sudden demise of the leader shocked everyone.
• "Demise" means the end or failure of an enterprise or institution, or death. (मृत्यु)
• Example: The company's demise was inevitable after the scandal.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

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

• Reside (निवास करना): To live in a particular place.
• Example: Many people reside in urban areas for better job opportunities.
• Revise (पुनरीक्षण करना): To go over something again in order to correct or improve it.
• Example: She decided to revise her notes before the exam.
• Advise (सलाह देना): To offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone.
• Example: The doctor advised him to take a week off work.

The correct answer is SQRP

Key Points

• The given sentence is an example of a Sentence Jumble.
• The first statement of a sentence jumbled question is usually an independent general statement, a noun, a universal fact, the starting of an incident.
• Part S will be the first sentence because the sentence is an independent statement and introduces the subject 'spiritualism'.
• Part Q will be the next sentence because it supports the statement S by stating how 'spiritualism' is respected in India.
• Part R will be the next sentence because it tells us about Swami Dayanand Saraswati being one of the social reformers.
• Lastly, Part P will be used because it tells us more about Swami Dayanand Saraswati.

Correct Answer: India is a country which respects spiritualism much more than materialism. People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude. Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century. He raised his voice against idol-worship.

R introduces our need for an appropriate education system for the betterment of the young generation. Therefore, the 1st sentence is R.

S introduces our aim, which appropriately follows the need for education, as opened in the 1st sentence, therefore, follows R.

P clearly mentions of ‘for that’, which represents the achieving of the aim of finding an apt education system, therefore making the 3rd sentence. So, the correct sequence is RSPQ.

The sentence ‘please guide me’ does not showcase the presence of any present, past or future, ‘you have been’ and ‘you were’ are ruled out. The sentence ‘you are requested to guide me’ is the most correct passive form of the given question.

In general rules of direct to indirect conversion, the word ‘revolves’ could have been converted to ‘revolved’, however, as the revolution of Earth around the Sun is a universal truth, the word ‘revolves’ would remain unchanged.

With the word ‘met’ some need or requirement needs to be fulfilled, therefore, the correct word for the blank is ‘requirements’.

Out of the given words, the most meaningful words to fill with ‘sources of energy’ would be ‘vital’ and ‘important’. ‘Important’ makes a better fit as we can hardly have any vital sources of energy.

Constitutes means making or forming, which makes the sentence apt. On the other hand, the mentioned sources of energy cannot combine, mix or collaborate to form non-commercial forms of energy because ‘combine’ and mix’ would mean absolute merging, which is impossible, while ‘collaborates’ is only used for the living forms.

‘Need the demand’, ‘shed the demand’ and ‘rests the demand’ make no meaning with reference to the given sentence. The appropriate word here is ‘meet’ as the demand is ‘met’.

In India, coal is the widest used source of energy, therefore, from the given words in the options, ‘smallest’, ‘heaviest’ and hardest’ get ruled out. The appropriate fit is ‘largest’.