SSC CHSL 2020 Official Paper 26 (Held on: 9 Aug 2021 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

The correct answer is 'The plumber said to Ranjit, “I have fixed the leaking tap.”'

Key Points

• The given sentence in Indirect speech.
• As the reported verb is 'told' then we need to change it into 'said to' also the tense of the sentence is in the past perfect tense hence, we need to use a present perfect tense.
• Also, the pronoun will be according to the 'Subject' i.e. 'The plumber' the receiver is 'Ranjit'
• Hence, the correct direct speech is Option 3.

Additional Information

• Some of the important rules-
• In complex sentences, the past simple and past continuous may remain unchanged if the temporal relationship between the events in the clauses is clear from the context
• Example- John said to me, "When I got home, I went to bed straight away." (Direct speech)

John told me that when he got home he went to bed straight away. (Indirect speech)

• When the reported is in the present tense then the tense of the sentence will not be changed.

The incorrect spelling is- Conglomarate

Key Points

• The correct spelling is- Conglomerate
• The meaning of the word is- a large firm made up of several different companies विभिन्‍न कंपनियों से मिलकर बनी एक बड़ी कंपनी
• The rest of the spellings is correct.

Additional Information

• The meaning of the words are-
• Business- buying and selling as a way of earning money; commerce व्‍यापार, कारोबार, धंधा, वाणिज्‍य
• Corporation- a large business company कोई बड़ी व्‍यापारिक कंपनी; कारपोरेशन
• Multinational- existing in or involving many countries बहुराष्‍ट्रीय (जो अनेक देशों में फैला हो या जिसमें अनेक देश शामिल हों)

The correct answer is 'Drey'

Key Points

• Let's see the meanings of the given words-
• Drey- the nest of a squirrel, typically in the form of a mass of twigs in a tree.
• Hole- a hollow place in a solid body or surface.
• Lair- a place where a wild animal, especially a fierce or dangerous one, lives
• Burrow- a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.
• Hence, according to the meaning of the given words, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is one who is energetic and enthusiastic about something

Key Points

• The meaning of the idiom 'A fire in someone's belly' is- a powerful sense of ambition or determination.' (किसी के पेट में आग' है- महत्वाकांक्षा या दृढ़ संकल्प की एक शक्तिशाली भावना)
• Let's see an example-
• Neither of the candidates has a fire in his belly, so it's hard to get excited about them.
• Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is 'Charge'

Key Points

• Let's see the meanings of the given words-
• Allege- to say that somebody has done something wrong, but without having any proof that this is true बिना प्रमाण के आरोप लगाना
• Soothe- to make somebody calmer or less upset; to comfort somebody किसी व्‍यकि्त की परेशानी या विक्षोभ कम करना; किसी को आराम या राहत पहुँचाना
• Placate- to make somebody feel less angry about something किसी को शांत करना
• Charge- a statement that says that somebody has done something illegal or bad आरोप, अभियोग
• Hence, according to the meanings of the given words, the correct answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is 'CADB'

Key Points

• On reading the sentences, we can easily comprehend that the passage is talking about government guidelines for air travel.
• The introductory sentence will be C as it tells us about the government guidelines and when they are initiated.
• The second sentence will be A as it tells us that how can one travel to airport.
• The third sentence will be D as it tells us that what we have to do after reaching the airport.
• The fourth sentence will B as it is only sentence which is remaining.

Hence, the correct passage is- According to the government guidelines, air travel is declared open from May 2020 for passengers. They can travel to the airport by personal vehicle or registered cabs only. Once there, they can walk in through the Entry Gates, which shall be kept open. Finally, all passengers are advised to strictly follow social distancing markers.

The correct answer is 'beyond'

Key Points

• The sentence means that the kite was stuck on the tree and the boys can not reach there because it is too high and it is beyond there limits.
• Hence, the correct preposition should be beyond it means further than; later than से आगे; के बाद

So the correct sentence is- The kite was stuck so high on the tree that it was beyond the reach of the boys.

The correct answer is 'connected'

Key Points

• Let's see the meanings of the given words-
• Disjointed- (used especially about ideas, writing or speech) not clearly connected and therefore difficult to follow विशृंखलित और इसलिए समझने में कठिन
• Soft- not hard or firm कठोर या पक्‍का नहीं; कोमल, नरम, मुलायम
• Connected- to be joined to something; to join something to something else किसी के साथ जुड़ना; दो वस्‍तुओं को जोड़ना, मिलाना
• Abrupt- sudden and unexpected आकस्मिक और अप्रत्‍याशित
• Sharp- having a very thin but strong edge or point; that can cut or make a hole in something easily तेज़ धार या नोंक वाला, धारदार या नोकदार; जो आसानी से किसी वस्‍तु को काट दे या उसमें छेद कर दे, पैना, तीक्ष्‍ण
• Hence, according to the meanings of the given words, the correct answer is Option 2 i.e. connected.

The correct answer is How much will you be paid by them?

Key Points

• The given sentence is an interrogative sentence active voice.
• While changing it into the passive voice we need to use the following structure-
• How + adverb + helping verb + be + V₃ + by + Object?
• Hence, the correct passive voice of the sentence is given in Option 1.

The erroneous part is 'to beating'

Key Points

• Instead of using 'to beating' we need to use 'to beat'
• In the given sentence, we need to use an infinitive phrase instead of prepositional phrase.
• We use the infinitive phrase when the action of the sentence has yet not happened or it is going to be happened soon. In the given sentence, it is clearly given that he will be leaving office as it is future prospect of the sentence. Hence, we need to use an infinitive phrase.

So the correct sentence is- He will be leaving home at 8 a.m. to beat the office rush hour.

The correct answer is straightforward.

Key Points

• Let's see the meanings of the given words-
• Straightforward- easy to do or understand; simple सुकर या सुबोध जिसे करना या समझना आसान हो; सरल
• Distracted- to take somebody’s attention away from something किसी व्‍यक्ति का किसी वस्‍तु से ध्यान हटाना
• Lengthy- very long बहुत लंबा, दीर्घ
• Roundabout- a circle where several roads meet, that all the traffic has to go round in the same direction चौराहे का गोल चक्‍कर (जिसको चक्‍कर लगाते हुए ट्रैफ़िक को जाना होता है)
• Hence, according to the meanings of the given words, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "Drab" means something that is dull, lacking brightness or interest. (नीरस)
• Example: The room was painted in drab colors, making it look very uninviting.
• "Bright" refers to something that is full of light, vivid, and lively. (चमकीला)
• Example: The bright sunlight filled the room, making it feel warm and cheerful.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Drab' is 'Bright'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Tiring (थकाने वाला): Something that causes you to feel tired.
• Example: The long hike up the mountain was very tiring.
• Boring (उबाऊ): Something that is not interesting or exciting.
• Example: The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.
• Dry (सूखा): Lacking moisture; not wet.
• Example: The desert is known for its dry climate.

The correct answer is Nostalgia.

Key Points

• Let's see the meanings of the given words-
• Nostalgia- a feeling of pleasure, mixed with sadness, when you think of happy times in the past अतीत के सुखद प्रसंगों की याद से उभरी आनंद और विषाद की मिश्रित भावना; गृहातुरता
• Myopia- the inability to see things clearly when they are far away दूर की वस्‍तुओं को स्‍पष्‍टता से न देख पाना, निकट-दृष्टिता
• Dystopia- an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.
• Sepia- a reddish-brown colour associated particularly with monochrome photographs of the 19^th and early 20^th centuries
• Hence, according to the meanings of the given words, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is CDBA

Key Points

• On reading the sentences carefully we can comprehend that the passage is all about Bonsai an art of cultivating small trees.
• The first sentence will be C as it tells us about Bonsai and its origin.
• The second sentence will be D as it gives the proper definition of Bonsai.
• The third sentence will be B as it tells about the indoor bonsai a part of Bonsai cultivation.
• The fourth sentence will be A as it is the only remaining sentence in the whole passage.

So the correct passage is- Bonsai is an important part of Japanese culture dating back to the 14^th century. It is the art of cultivating small trees within a container that take the shape and scale of full-size trees. The indoor bonsai plants enhance the aesthetic appeal of the space and offer multiple health and psychological benefits. That is why they are considered the best indoor plants to keep at homes and offices.

The correct answer is will be inflicted on them

Key Points

• In the given sentence, there is an error of preposition we need to use 'on them' instead of 'with them'.
• As inflicted on means to force somebody to have something unpleasant or something that he/she does not want किसी को अप्रिय या अनचाही बात मानने के लिए विवश करना, ज़बरदस्‍ती लादना
• Let's see an example-
• The suffering inflicted on these children was unimaginable.

Hence the correct sentence is- A heavy fine will be inflicted on them if they do not pay the taxes in time.

The correct answer is Honest.

Key Points

• Let's see the meanings of the given words-
• Clean- having no record of offences or crimes नियमभंग या अपराध के दोष से मुक्त
• Talkative- liking to talk a lot बातूनी, वाचाल
• Tall- (used about people or things) of more than average height; not short (व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तुएँ) औसत से अधिक लंबा, ख़ासा लंबा; छोटा नहीं
• Shy- nervous and uncomfortable about meeting and speaking to people; showing that somebody feels like this लोगों से मिलने और बात करने में घबराहट और बेचैनी अनुभव करने वाला; संकोची, शरमीला, झेंपू; संकोच दिखाने वाला
• Honest- (used about a person) telling the truth; not lying to people or stealing (व्‍यक्ति) सत्‍याचरण करने वाला, ईमानदार; चोरी आदि असत्‍याचरण न करने वाला
• Hence, according to the meanings of the given words, the correct answer is Option 4.

The incorrect spelling is- conscentious

Key Points

• The correct spelling of the given incorrect spelled word is- conscientious
• The meaning of the word is- (used about people) careful to do something correctly and well (व्‍यक्ति) ईमानदार, कर्तव्यनिष्‍ठ
• The rest of the spellings are correct.

Additional Information

• The meaning of the other words is-
• Condemnation- the act of comdemning something; a statement that condemns किसी को दोषी या अपराधी ठहराने की क्रिया; निंदा-प्रस्‍ताव
• Defamation-  attacking another's reputation by a false publication मानहानि, निंदा
• Spurious- false, although seeming to be genuine बनावटी यद्यपि देखने में सच्चा लगता हो; अवैध; जाली; नक़ली

The correct answer is Observe.

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the usage of 'observation' is incorrect instead of this we need to use Observe.
• In the given sentence, an infinitive phrase is used hence, we need to use a verb forms as there is a complete parallelism in the verb forms so we need to follow this completely.
• The verbs 'look, observe and listen' should be in the parallel forms i.e. why observation is incorrect.

So the correct sentence is- According to J Krishnamurti, education is not about having a career but about being able to look, observe and listen.

The incorrect part is 'So well that it is made'

Key Points

• The usage of 'is made' is incorrect instead of this we need to use 'made'
• The given sentence is in the past tense as we can comprehend this from the very first verb of the sentence i.e. 'managed' so we need to use a past form of the verb in the other clause as well. So the correct verb form is 'made'
• The usage of 'so well that' is absolutely correct as so that is a correlative pair of conjunction that means 'with the purpose that; in order that'

Hence, the correct sentence is- She managed the company so well that it made a huge profit that year.

The correct answer is Interfere or meddle

Key Points

• The meaning of the given idiom 'Poke one's nose' is To involve or insert oneself in an intrusive or nosy manner into something that is not one's business or responsibility.
• Let's see an example-
• He is always poking his nose into my affairs.
• Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.

The correct answer is Creating.

Key Points

• According to Harari, a leading thinker, we are all busy (1) ______ a fantasy self online.
• On reading the passage, we can comprehend that the passage is all about online fantasy and creating perfect stories.
• In the first blank, we need a noun as the sentence says that we are all busy in what? i.e. creating a fantasy 'a fantasy' is an object complement.

Hence, the correct sentence is- According to Harari, a leading thinker, we are all busy creating a fantasy self online.

The correct answer is We.

Key Points

• It is the age of Facebook and Instagram, wherein (2) ______ are busy creating perfect stories about ourselves.
• In the given blank, we need a subject of the sentence because a verb is mentioned which 'are' the subject should be in the plural form.
• Hence, the correct option is 1 i.e. We.

So the correct sentence is-  It is the age of Facebook and Instagram, wherein we are busy creating perfect stories about ourselves.

The correct answer is of.

Key Points

• For example, pictures (3) ______ perfect holidays never show the stress of traffic snarls
• In the given blank, we need a preposition to join a two nouns hence, the correct preposition is 'of' because it means- showing that somebody/something is part of a larger group यह दिखाते हुए कि कोई व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु किसी बड़े समूह का अंग है; अंगागि-संबंध का द्योतक

Hence, the correct sentence is- For example, pictures of perfect holidays never show the stress of traffic snarls

The correct answer is 'other'

Key Points

• never show the stress of traffic snarls and a host of (4) ______ problems faced.
• In the given blank, we need a determiner. 'Other' means 'in addition to or different from the one or ones that have already been mentioned'
• Let's see the usages of the other determiners-
• ​Another- We use 'another' to say one more.
• Same- two or more things are exactly like one another.
• Few- when we want to talk about the quantity of something.
• In the given sentence, the speaker is talking about the problems faced which are in addition to the problems of stress of traffic snarls, etc. Hence, the correct determiner should be 'Other'

So the correct sentence is- never show the stress of traffic snarls and a host of other problems faced.

The correct answer is 'the'

Key Points

• We soon begin to believe in this perfect online self to be (5) ______ real one.
• In the given blank, we need a definite article because the problem is known to everyone hence, we need to use a definite article in the given blank. So the correct answer is Option 4.

So the correct sentence is- We soon begin to believe in this perfect online self to be the real one.

The pattern followed here is:

Hence, '41' is the correct answer.

• The image obtained when the paper is unfolded is as shown below:

Hence, "option 1" is the correct answer.

The correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is held at the right side is:

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

Additional Information 

In Mirror image left side and right side changed vice-versa where top and bottom remain same.

Reflection of an object into the water is its water image. It appears by inverting an object vertically i.e. upside down.

The water image of the figure looks like the mirror image of the figure in case the mirror is horizontally at the bottom of the figure.

Water image is just a reflection where top and bottom part of the images changed where left and right side of the image remain same.

The logic here is,

DGKP : BJGU

Similarly,

HKOT : ?

Hence, "FNKY" is correct answer.

Odd days:

A non-leap year has 365 days and a leap year has 366 days.

Non-leap year = 365 days or 52 weeks and 1 day. So, here the number of odd days is 1.

Leap year = 366 days or 52 weeks and 2 days So, here the number of odd days are 2.

Leap year between 2008 to 2012 = 2012

And,

Non leap year between 2008 and 2012 = 2009, 2010 and 2011.

So, total number of odd day between 2000 and 2012 = 3 (Total Non- leap year) + 2 (One leap year) = 5 days = 5 odd day

 If 31 August 2008 was Sunday, then what was the day of the week on 30 August 2012?

31 August 2008 was Sunday

=> Day on 31 August 2012 = Sunday + 5

= Sunday + 5 (odd day) = Friday

Therefore, 31 August 2012 = Friday

Now,

30 August 2012 = 31 August 2012 – 1 day

= Friday – 1day

= Thursday

Hence, 30 August 2012 was “Thursday”.

Preparing the family tree using the following symbols,

Given:

1. M is the only son of R.

2. X is the father of C, who is the wife of R.

3. Q is the daughter of X's only daughter.

4. P is the sister of Q.

Hence, the M is the "Grandson" of X.

The Logic here is as follows:

(1^st Number)² + (2^nd number)³ = 3^rd Number

In (11, 5, 246)

(1^st Number)² + (2^nd number)³

= 11² + 5³

= 121 + 125

= 246 = 3^rd Number

Now check the all options,

Option (1) (10, 7, 355)

(1^st Number)² + (2^nd number)³

= 10² + 7³

= 100 + 343

= 443 ≠ 3^rd Number

Option (2) (16, 9, 331)

(1^st Number)² + (2^nd number)³

= 16² + 9³

= 256 + 729

= 985 ≠ 3^rd Number

Option (3) (14, 6, 412)

(1^st Number)² + (2^nd number)³

**= **14² + 6³

= 196 + 216

**= 412 = **3^rd Number

Option (4) (12, 9, 224)

(1^st Number)² + (2^nd number)³

= 12² + 9³

= 144 + 729

= 873 ≠ 3^rd Number

Hence, the correct answer is "(14, 6, 412)".

The Venn diagrams best represent the relationship between - Kings, Queens, Mothers figures are shown below:

No king is mother or queen, but some queens are mothers.

Hence, ‘option 1’ is the correct answer.

The pattern followed here is:

√(2^nd number – 2) = 1^st number

Now follow the steps:

12 : 146

√(2^nd number – 2)

= √(146 – 2)

= √144

= 12 = 1^st number

And,

16 : 258

√(2^nd number – 2)

= √(258 – 2)

= √256

= 16 = 1^st number

Similarly,

? : 443

√(2^nd number – 2)

= √(443 – 2)

= √441

= 21 = 1^st number

Hence, "21" is correct answer.

According to the BODMAS rule:

 

 

Option 1 : – and ÷

Given:

10 –15 × 9 ÷ 6 + 8 = 8

After interchange the signs;

10 ÷15 × 9 - 6 + 8 = 8

By BODMAS rule

0.67 × 9 - 6 + 8 = 8

6 - 6 + 8 = 8

14 - 6 = 8

**8 = 8 **(LHS = RHS)

Option 2 : + and ÷

Given: 10 –15 × 9 ÷ 6 + 8 = 8

After interchange the signs;

10 –15 × 9 + 6 ÷ 8 = 8

By BODMAS rule

10 –15 × 9 + 0.75 = 8

10 –135 + 0.75 = 8

10.75 –135 = 8

-124.25 = 8 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 3: × and −

**Given:**10 –15 × 9 ÷ 6 + 8 = 8

After interchange the signs;

10 ×15 - 9 ÷ 6 + 8 = 8

By BODMAS rule

10 ×15 – 1.5 + 8 = 8

150 – 1.5 + 8 = 8

158 – 1.5 = 8

156.5 = 8 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 4: + and ×

Given: 10 –15 × 9 ÷ 6 + 8 = 8

After interchange the signs;

10 –15 + 9 ÷ 6 × 8 = 8

By BODMAS rule

10 –15 + 1.5 × 8 = 8

10 –15 + 12 = 8

22 –15 = 8

7 = 8 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Hence, the answer is “– and ÷”.

The logic followed here is:

Given:

‘Craniology’ is related to ‘Skull’ → Craniology is the science that study of skull.

And,

‘Oology’ is related to ‘Eggs’ → Oology is the science that study of eggs.

Similarly,

‘Pedology’ is related to ‘Soil’.→ Pedology is the science that study of soil.

Hence, ‘Soil’ is the correct answer.

The number of triangles in the given figure is:

So, there are a total of 17 triangles in the figure.

Hence, ‘17’ is the correct answer.

According to the sequence in the dictionary:

The correct order of the given words is:

2. Placard
3. Pleasant
4. Pleased
5. Plentiful
6. Plight

Hence, the correct answer is "2, 1, 4, 3, 5".

The logic is here is:

1^st number × (1^st number  + 1) = 2^nd number.

Option (1): 9 : 90

Now, follow the logic:

9 × (9 + 1) = 9 × 10 = 90 = 2^nd number

This option follows the pattern.

Option (2): 7 : 56

7 × (7 + 1) = 7 × 8 = 56 = 2^nd number

This option follows the pattern.

Option (3): 5 : 30

5 × (5 + 1) = 5 × 6 = 30 = 2^nd number

This option follows the pattern.

Option (4): 8 : 66

Now, follow the logic:

8 × (8 + 1) = 8 × 9 = 72 ≠ 2^nd number

This option do not follow the pattern.

Hence, pair “8 : 66” is an odd one.

Alternate MethodThe logic followed here is:

Square of 1^st number + 1^st number = second number

Option 1 → 9 : 90 → 9² + 9 = 90

Option 2 → 7 : 56 → 7² + 7 = 56

Option 3 → 5 : 30 → 5² + 5 = 30

Option 4 → 8 : 66 → 8² + 8 = 72 ≠ 66

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

For this question, the relation is given below -

Logic: If two dice have the same two face value in the given image then the third number is opposite to each other.

In first dice and second dice.

Number 6 and 5 is common.

So, number 3 is opposite to 4.

Hence, the correct answer is “3”

The embedded part of this image is:

Hence, option (4) is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Option 1) Cucumber → Cucumber grow above the earth surface.

Option 2) Pumpkin → Pumpkin grow above the earth surface.

Option 3) Potato → Potatoes grow underground on the earth surface.

Option 4) Bean → Beans grow above the earth surface.

All vegetables are grow above the earth surface expect potato.

Hence, “Potato” is an odd one.

Statements:

Some teachers are graduates.

Some graduates are females.

All females are women.

The least possible diagram for the given statements is as follows

Conclusions:

I. Some females are teachers → False (There is no direct relation given between females and teachers so it can be possible but not definite)

II. Some women are teachers → False (There is no direct relation given between women and teachers so it can be possible but not definite)

III. All women are females → False (because all females are women but all women are also females it is not definite)

Hence, “None of the conclusions follow”.

The table is alphabets place value:

The pattern followed here is:

Step 1: Consonants place value × 2 = number.

Step 2: Vowels place value coded as a number.

'CHECK' is written as 6165622.

And,

SURGE is written as 382136145.

Similarly,

PRIEST = ?

Hence, 'PRIEST' is coded as "3236953840".

Given :- a c _ d a _ d d a _ _ d a c _ d

By checking options and substituting accordingly.

1) d a c c d → a c d d / a a d d / a c c d / a c d d

2) a c d c a   a c a d / a c d d / a d c d / a c a d

3) c c d a d → a c c d / a c d d / a d a d / a c d d

4) d c c d d → a c d d / a c d d / a c d d / a c d d

• Option (4) gives a pattern of a c d d - a c d d - a c d d - a c d d.

Hence, ‘d c c d d’ is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Rooster : Hen → A rooster is a male chicken and a hen is a female chicken.

Similarly,

Stallion : Mare → A stallion is a male horse and mare is a female horse.

Hence, ‘Stallion : Mare ’ is the correct answer.

The table is alphabets place value:

The pattern followed here is:

HIGHER is written as JIIHSF

Similarly,

Hence, 'CODING' is coded as "PDJEHO".

The Logic here is as follows:

(2^nd number × 2) - (1^st Number ÷ 2) = 3^rd Number

In {6, 15, 27}

(2^nd number × 2) - (1^st Number ÷ 2)

= (15 × 2) - (6 ÷ 2)

= 30 - 3

= 27 = 3^rd Number

Now check the all options,

Option (1) {14, 38, 57}

(2^nd number × 2) - (1^st Number ÷ 2)

= (38 × 2) - (14 ÷ 2)

= 76 - 7

= 69 ≠ 3^rd Number

Option (2) {4, 10, 18}

(2^nd number × 2) - (1^st Number ÷ 2)

= (10 × 2) - (4 ÷ 2)

= 20 - 2

= 18 = 3^rd Number

Option (3) {12, 32, 54}

(2^nd number × 2) - (1^st Number ÷ 2)

= (32 × 2) - (12 ÷ 2)

= 64 - 6

= 58 ≠ 3^rd Number

Option (4) {8, 24, 34}

(2^nd number × 2) - (1^st Number ÷ 2)

= (24 × 2) - (8 ÷ 2)

= 48 - 4

= 44 ≠ 3^rd Number

Hence, the correct answer is "{4, 10, 18}".

The figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series is shown below:

1. Upper left side small figure transfer lower right side in each next figure.

2) Upper right side small figure transfer upper left side in each next figure.

3. Middle figure transfer upper right side in each next figure.

4. Lower right side figure transfer to the middle in each next figure.

5. Lower left side figure to rotate 90° anti-clockwise at own position and alternate 'front and back' side of arrow become dark.

 

Hence, ‘option 4’ is the correct answer.

Table show alphabet serial number –

The pattern followed is,

All follow the same pattern, except 'LPTA’.

Hence, “LPTA” is the odd one.

Given:

A square park has been divided into two rectangles of equal area.

The perimeter of each of these rectangles = 39 m

Formula used:

Area of square = side²

Perimeter of rectangle = 2(L + B)

Perimeter of square = 4a

Area of rectangle = L × B

Calculation:

  

  Let side of the square be 'a'

According to the given statement,

(Sum of the perimeters of both rectangles) - 2a = perimeter of the square

⇒ 39 + 39 - 2a = 4a

⇒ 78 = 6a

⇒ a = 13

Now, perimeter of the square = 4 × 13 = 52

∴ The required perimeter of the square is 52 m

Given:

(40√5x3 – 2√2y3) ÷ (2√5x – √2y) = Ax2 + By2 – Cxy

Formula used:

a³ – b³ = (a – b)(a² + b² + ab)

Calculation:

(40√5x3 – 2√2y3) = [(2√5x – √2y)(2√5x)² + (√2y)² + 2√5 × √2]/(2√5x – √2y)

⇒ (2√5x)2 + (√2y)2 + 2√5 × √2

⇒ 20x² + 2y² + 2√10xy 

Now,

Comparing the value, we get

A = 20, B = 2 and C = -2√10

Now,

The value of A + 3B – √10C = (20 + 3 × 2 + 2√10 × √10)

⇒ (20 + 6 + 20)

⇒ 46

∴ The required value is 46

Given:

Time taken by A to complete the work =  6 days

Time taken by B to complete the work = 12 days

Formula used:

Work = Efficiency × Time

Calculation:

LCM of 6 and 12 is 12

Efficiency of A = (12/6) = 2 units/days

Efficiency of B = (12/12) = 1 unit/day

Time taken by A and B both to complete the same task together = [12(2 + 1)] days

⇒ 12/3 days

⇒ 4 days

∴ The required time is 4 days

Given:

Cost price of computer table = Rs. 9,000

Cost price of centre table = Rs. 4,000

Profit% for computer table = 8%

Formula used:

Profit = SP – CP

Profit% = Profit/CP × 100

Calculation:

Selling price of Computer table = Rs. (9,000 × 108/100)

⇒ Rs. 9,720

Total cost price of computer table and centre table = Rs. (9,000 + 4,000) = Rs. 13,000

Selling price of a computer table and centre table = Rs. (13,000 × 110/100)

⇒ Rs. 14,300

Selling price of centre table = Rs. (14,300 – 9,720) = Rs. 4,580

Profit of centre table = Rs. (4,580 – 4,000) = Rs. 580

Profit% of centre table = (580/4000 × 100)

⇒ 14.5%

∴ The required profit% is 14.5

Calculation:

The production of sugar by company Q in 2015 = 60

The production of sugar by company Q in 2016 = 75

The percentage rise in the production of sugar in 2016 by company Q as compares to the previous year 2015 = [(75 – 60)/60 × 100] 

⇒ (15/60 × 100) = 25%

Now,

The production of sugar by company Q in 2016 = 75

The production of sugar by company Q in 2017 = 90

​The percentage rise in the production of sugar in 2017 by company Q as compares to the previous year 2016 = [(90 – 75)/75 × 100]

⇒ (15/75 × 100) = 20%

Now,

The production of sugar by company Q in 2017 = 90

The production of sugar by company Q in 2018 = 100

​The percentage rise in the production of sugar in 2018 by company Q as compares to the previous year 2017 = [(100 – 90)/90 × 100]

⇒ (10/90 × 100) = 11.11%

Now,

The production of sugar by company Q in 2018 = 100

The production of sugar by company Q in 2019 = 115

​The percentage rise in the production of sugar in 2019 by company Q as compares to the previous year 2018 = [(115 – 100)/100 × 100]

⇒ (15/100 × 100) = 15%

∴ The percentage rise in the production of sugar by company Q as compares to the previous year is maximum in the year 2016

Given:

Average pass percentage of girls in class X = 85%

Average pass percentage of boys in class X = 83%

Average pass percentage of girls and boys in class X = 83.7%

Formula used:

Average = sum of observations/Number of observations

Calculation:

Let the number of girls and boys be x and y respectively

According to the question

⇒ 85x + 83y = 83.7(x + y)

⇒ 85x + 83y = 83.7x + 83.7y

⇒ (85x – 83.7x) = (83.7y – 83y)

⇒ 1.3x = 0.7y

⇒ x/y = 7/13

Now,

The percentage of the number of girls in class X of that school = (7/20 × 100)%

⇒ 35%

∴ The percentage of the number of girls in class X of that school is 35%

Shortcut Trick

Given: 5 cos θ = 4 sin θ ⇒ tan θ = 5/4.

For a right-angled triangle, if Perpendicular = 5 and Base = 4, then Hypotenuse = √(5² + 4²) = √41.

Since sec θ = Hypotenuse / Base, we get sec θ = √41 / 4.

∴ The correct answer is √41 / 4.

Alternate Method

Given: 5 cos θ = 4 sin θ and 0° ≤ θ ≤ 90°.

Formula Used: tan θ = sin θ / cos θ and sec²θ = 1 + tan²θ.

⇒ 5 cos θ = 4 sin θ

⇒ sin θ / cos θ = 5 / 4

⇒ tan θ = 5 / 4

⇒ sec²θ = 1 + (5 / 4)²

⇒ sec²θ = 1 + 25 / 16

⇒ sec²θ = (16 + 25) / 16 = 41 / 16

⇒ sec θ = √(41 / 16) = √41 / 4

∴ The correct answer is √41 / 4.

Additional Information

Trigonometric Identities

Fundamental relations: sin²θ + cos²θ = 1, 1 + tan²θ = sec²θ, and 1 + cot²θ = cosec²θ.

Right Triangle Ratios

sec θ is the reciprocal of cos θ. In a right triangle, sec θ = Hypotenuse / Base.

Pythagoras Theorem

In a right-angled triangle, Hypotenuse² = Perpendicular² + Base².

Given:

AB = 12 cm

Radius = 10 cm

The tangents at A and B intersect at P.

Concept used:

AAA similarity: If all three angles in one triangle are the same as the corresponding angles in the other, then the triangles are similar.

Calculation:

  

AB is the chord of the circle with centre O

Now,

OP ⊥ AB

So, OP bisects AB

AL = BL = 6 cm

Also,

OL = √(OA)² – (AL)²

⇒ OL = √(10)² – (6)²

⇒ OL = √100 – 36

⇒ OL = √64

⇒ OL = 8 cm

Now,

In ΔOAP and ΔOLA

∠OAP = ∠OLA

OA = OB = 10 cm (Radius)

OL = OL [Common]

So, ΔOAP ~ ΔOLA 

⇒ OP/OA = OA/OL [Corresponding sides are proportional]

⇒ OP/10 = 10/8

⇒ 8 OP = 100

⇒ OP = (100/8) cm

⇒ OP = 12.5 cm

∴ The length of OP is 12.5 cm

Given:

Salary saves = $26\frac{2}{3}\%$ = 80/3

Expenses increases = 20%

Saving after increase in expenses = Rs. 4,080

Calculation:

Let the salary be Rs. 100

Saving = Rs. 80/3

Expenditure = Rs. (100 – 80/3)

⇒ Rs. (300 – 80)/3 = Rs. 220/3

New expenditure = Rs. (120% of 220/3)

⇒ Rs. (120/100 × 220/3)

⇒ Rs. (4 × 22)

⇒ Rs. 88

New saving = Rs. (100 – 88) = Rs. 12

Now,

⇒ 12% = 4,080

⇒ 12/100 = 4,080

⇒ (4,080 × 100)/12

⇒ Rs. (340 × 100)

⇒ Rs. 34,000

∴ The required monthly salary is Rs. 34,000

Shortcut Trick

Use the Effective Multiplying Factor for successive discounts.

Final price = 1000 × 0.65 × 0.90 × 0.94

⇒ 650 × 0.90 × 0.94 = 585 × 0.94

⇒ 549.9 ≈ Rs. 550

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 550.

Alternate Method

Given:

Marked Price (MP) = Rs. 1,000

Successive Discount Rates = 35%, 10%, and 6%

Formula Used:

Selling Price (SP) = MP × (100 − d₁)/100 × (100 − d₂)/100 × (100 − d₃)/100

Calculations:

⇒ Price after 35% discount = 1000 − (35% of 1000) = 1000 − 350 = Rs. 650

⇒ Price after 10% discount = 650 − (10% of 650) = 650 − 65 = Rs. 585

⇒ Price after 6% discount = 585 − (6% of 585)

⇒ 6% of 585 = 5.85 × 6 = 35.10

⇒ Final Selling Price = 585 − 35.10 = Rs. 549.90

⇒ Nearest to a rupee = Rs. 550

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 550.

Additional Information

Single Equivalent Discount

For two successive discounts x% and y%, the single equivalent discount is (x + y − xy/100)%.

Marked Price and Selling Price Relation

Selling Price = Marked Price × (100 − Discount%)/100. Always apply discounts on the Marked Price (MP).

Successive Percentage Change

Final Value = Initial Value × (1 ± r₁/100) × (1 ± r₂/100) × ... × (1 ± r_n/100), where r is the rate of change.

Concept Used:        

Follow the BODMAS rule according to the table given below:

Calculation:

$\frac{52+1170 ÷ 26 + 13 × 2}{2+1\frac{1}{8}:of:2-1\frac{1}{4}}$

⇒ (52 + 1170 ÷ 26 + 13 × 2)/(2 + 9/8 of 2 – 5/4)

⇒ (52 + 1170 ÷ 26 + 13 × 2)/(2 + 9/4 – 5/4)

⇒ (52 + 45 + 13 × 2)/(2 + 9/4 – 5/4)

⇒ (52 + 45 + 26)/(2 + 9/4 – 5/4)

⇒ 123/(2 + 9/4 – 5/4)

⇒ 123/(8 + 9 – 5)/4

⇒ 123/(12/4)

⇒ 123/3

⇒ 41

∴ The required value is 41

Given:

$x^4+\frac{1}{x^4}=1154,x>0,$

Formula used:

(a + b)² = a² + b² + 2ab

Calculation:

$x^4+\frac{1}{x^4}=1154,x>0,$

Adding 2 both sides, we get

⇒ (x⁴ + 1/x⁴) + 2 = 1154 + 2

⇒ (x² + 1/x²)² = 1156

⇒ (x² + 1/x²) = 34

Now,

Again adding 2 both sides, we get

⇒ (x2 + 1/x2) + 2 = 34 + 2

⇒ (x + 1/x)² = 36

⇒ (x + 1/x) = 6

∴ The required value is 6

Given:

x + y = 27

x2 + y2 = 425

Formula used:

(x + y)² = x² + y² + 2xy

(x – y)² = x² + y² – 2xy

Calculation:

(x + y)2 = x2 + y2 + 2xy

⇒ (27)² = 425 + 2xy

⇒ 729 = 425 + 2xy

⇒ 2xy = 729 – 425

⇒ 2xy = 304

Now,

(x – y)2 = x2 + y2 – 2xy

⇒ (x – y)² = 425 – 304

⇒ (x – y)² = 121

∴ The required value of (x – y)² is 121

Given:

The lengths of the two sides containing the right angle are 15 cm and 8 cm

Formula used:

H² = P² + B²

The radius of in-circle = (P + B – H)/2

Calculation:

Let the length of the two sides AB and BC be 15 cm and 8 cm respectively

H2 = P2 + B2

⇒ H² = (15)² + (8)²

⇒ H² = 225 + 64 = 289

⇒ H = 17 cm

Now,

The radius of in-circle = (P + B – H)/2

⇒ (15 + 8 – 17)/2

⇒ (23 – 17)/2

⇒ 6/2

⇒ 3 cm

∴ The required value is 3 cm

Calculation:

The total number of students in school A = (60 + 70 + 50) = 180

The total number of students in school B = (78 + 82 + 40) = 200

The total number of students in school C = (45 + 40 + 35) = 120

The total number of students in school D = (40 + 45 + 40) = 125

The total number of students in school E = (40 + 35 + 50) = 125

∴ The number of least students in the school C

Given:

The ratio of two numbers = 4 : 7

The sum of their cubes = 407,000

Calculation:

Let the cube of the numbers be 4x and 7x respectively

According to the question

⇒ (4x)³ + (7x)³ = 407,000

⇒ 64x³ + 343x³ = 407,000

⇒ 407x³ = 407,000

⇒ x³ = 407,000/407

⇒ x³ = 1000

⇒ x = 10

Now,

The greater number is 7x = (7 × 10) = 70

∴ The required greater number is 70

Given:

$\frac{cosec^2 θ}{cosec^2 θ - \cot^2 θ}=\frac{13}{4},0^{\circ}<θ<90^{\circ}$

Formula used:

cosec²θ = 1/sin²θ 

cot²θ = cos²θ/sin²θ 

1 – cos²θ = sin²θ 

B² = H² – P²

Calculation:

$\frac{cosec^2 θ}{cosec^2 θ - \cot^2 θ}=\frac{13}{4},0^{\circ}<θ<90^{\circ}$

⇒ 1/sin2θ/1/sin2θ – cos2θ/sin2θ = 13/4

⇒ 1/sin²θ/(1 – cos²θ)/sin²θ  = 13/4

⇒ 1/sin²θ/sin²θ/sin²θ = 13/4

⇒ 1/sin²θ = 13/4

⇒ sinθ = 2/√13 = P/H

Now,

B2 = H2 – P2

⇒ B² = (√13)² – (2)²

⇒ B² = (13 – 4) = 9

⇒ B = 3

Now,

cosθ = B/H = 3/√13

tanθ = P/B = 2/3

secθ = H/B = √13/3

cotθ = B/P = 3/2

Now,

The value of $\frac{52 \cos^2 \theta-9 \tan^2 \theta}{18 \sec^2 \theta + 8 \cot^2 \theta}$

⇒ 52 × (3/√13)² – 9 × (2/3)²/18 × (√13/3)² + 8 × (3/2)²

⇒ (52 × 9/13 – 9 × 4/9)/(18 × 13/9 + 8 × 9/4)

⇒ (36 – 4)/(26 + 18)

⇒ 32/44

⇒ 8/11

∴ The required value is 8/11

Calculation:

The number of students enrolled in the science stream in school A = 60

Total number of students in school A = (60 + 70 + 50) = 180

Total number of students in school B = (78 + 82 + 40) = 200

Total number of students in school C = (45 + 40 + 35) = 120

Total number of students in school D = (40 + 45 + 40) = 125

Total number of students in school E = (40 + 35 + 50) = 125

Now,

The total number of students in all the streams taken together in all the five schools = (180 + 200 + 120 + 125 + 125) = 750

The percentage of the total number of students in all the streams taken together in all the five schools is the number of students enrolled in the science stream in school A = (60/750 × 100)

⇒ 8%

∴ The required percentage is 8%

Shortcut Trick

For divisibility by 8, the last three digits 9B8 must be divisible by 8.

Smallest B: 908 (No), 918 (No), 928 (Yes, 928 ÷ 8 = 116) ⇒ B = 2.

For divisibility by 9, sum of digits (6+4+5+A+2+8+7+9+B+8) = 49 + A + B must be divisible by 9.

Substitute B = 2: 49 + A + 2 = 51 + A. Next multiple of 9 is 54 ⇒ 51 + A = 54 ⇒ A = 3.

∴ The correct answer is A = 3, B = 2.

Alternate Method

Given: Number 645A2879B8 is divisible by 8 and 9.

Divisibility Rules:

1. Divisibility by 8: Last three digits 9B8 must be divisible by 8.

⇒ 900 + 10B + 8 = 908 + 10B

⇒ 908 ÷ 8 leaves remainder 4. So, (4 + 10B) must be divisible by 8.

⇒ If B = 0, 4 (No); If B = 1, 14 (No); If B = 2, 24 (Yes).

⇒ Smallest value of B = 2.

2. Divisibility by 9: Sum of digits must be divisible by 9.

⇒ Sum = 6 + 4 + 5 + A + 2 + 8 + 7 + 9 + B + 8

⇒ Sum = 49 + A + B

⇒ Substitute B = 2: Sum = 49 + A + 2 = 51 + A

⇒ For 51 + A to be divisible by 9, the nearest multiple is 54.

⇒ 51 + A = 54 ⇒ A = 3.

∴ The correct answer is A = 3, B = 2.

Additional Information

Divisibility by 8

A number is divisible by 8 if its last three digits are divisible by 8 or are all zeros.

Divisibility by 9

A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of its digits is a multiple of 9.

Divisibility by 72

If a number is divisible by both 8 and 9 (co-prime factors), it is also divisible by 72.

Given:

Speed of car = 40% more than that of a bus

Time taken to cover 1020 km = $8\frac{1}{2}$hours = 17/2 hours

Formula used:

Speed = Distance/Time

Calculation:

Let the speed of bus be 100x

Then,

The speed of a car is 40% more than that of a bus = (140% of 100x)

⇒ (140/100 × 100x) = 140x

Speed of car = 140x

Now,

According to the question

The speed of the bus is half the speed of the train = (100x × 2) = 200x

The ratio of car, bus and train = (140x : 100x : 200x)

⇒ 7x : 5x : 10x

Now,

Speed = Distance/Time

⇒ (1020/17/2)

⇒ (1020 × 2)/17

⇒ 120 km/h

Speed of train = (120/10x) = 12x

Now, Speed of bus = 5x = 5 × 12 = 60 km/h

Speed of car = 7x = 7 × 12 = 84 km/h

Now,

The speed of car covers in $1\frac{3}{4}$ hours = (84 × 7/4) km

⇒ (21 × 7) km

⇒ 147 km

∴ The required distance is 147 km

Shortcut Trick

We know 40% = 2/5 and  

speed of a car is 40% more than that of a bus, so

Speed of bus is 5 unit and speed of car is 7 unit,

According to the question, speed of train is 1020/8.5 = 120 km/hr

So, speed of bus is 120/2 = 60 km/hr

So, 5 unit → 60 km/hr

Then, speed of car 7 unit → 60/5 × 7 = 84 km/hr

Now, the car covers in $1\frac{3}{4}$ hours is (84 × 7/4) = 147 km

Given:

The simple interest on a certain sum of money for 5 years at the rate of 10% per annum is half the compound interest on Rs. 5,000 for 2 years at the rate of 10% per annum, interest compounded yearly

Formula used:

SI = (P × R × T)/100

CI = P(1 + R/100)^T – P

Where, P = Principal, R = Rate, T = Time

Calculation:

CI = P(1 + R/100)T – P

⇒ 5000(1 + 10/100)² – 5000

⇒ 5000(110/100)² – 5000

⇒ (5000 × 11/10 × 11/10) – 5000

⇒ Rs. 6050 – 5000

⇒ Rs. 1050

Now,

SI is half the CI = Rs. (1050 × 1/2) = Rs. 525

Now,

SI = (P × R × T)/100

⇒ 525 = (P × 5 × 10)/100

⇒ 525 = 50P/100

⇒ P = Rs. (525 × 100)/50

⇒ P = Rs. 1050

∴ The sum placed on simple interest is Rs. 1,050

Given:

The perimeter of an isosceles right triangle = 15(√2 + 1) cm

Concept used:

Perimeter of the triangle is sum of all sides

Formula used:

Area of triangle = 1/2 × base × height

Calculation:

Let equal sides of the isosceles right triangle is x cm

Then, Hypotenuse of the triangle is √2x cm

According to the question

The perimeter of the triangle is

⇒ x + x + √2x = 15(√2 + 1)

⇒ 2x + √2x = 15(√2 + 1)

⇒ √2x(√2 + 1) = 15(√2 + 1)

⇒ √2x = 15

⇒ x = 15/√2

Now,

Area of the triangle = (1/2 × 15/√2 × 15/√2) cm²

⇒ 225/4 cm²

⇒ 56.25 cm²

∴ The required value is 56.25 cm²

Given:

In a right-angled triangle ABC right angled at C

sinA = sinB

Formula used:

cosθ = B/H

cos 45° = 1/√2

Calculation:

In a right-angled triangle ABC right angled at C

We know that, the sum of all the angle of triangle is 180° 

∠C = 90° and ∠A = ∠B = 45° 

Now,

The value of cosA = cos45° 

⇒ 1/√2

∴ The required value of cos A is 1/√2

Calculation:

The total number of vehicles of type B produced in 2014, 2016 and 2018 = (180 + 225 + 450) = 855

The average number of vehicles of type B produced in 2014, 2016 and 2018 = (855/3) = 285

The number of vehicles of type A produced in 2017 = 360

The percentage in the average number of vehicles of type B produced in 2014, 2016 and 2018 less than the number of vehicles of type A produced in 2017 is

⇒ [(360 – 285)/360 × 100]

⇒ (75/360 × 100)

⇒ 20.8%

∴ The required percentage is 20.8

Given:

AB is the diameter of a circle of radius 9 cm

PQ is a chord (not a diameter) that intersects AB at M perpendicularly

AM : BM = 5 : 4

Calculation:

Let the ratio of AM and BM be 5x and 4x respectively

Then,

AB is the diameter of a circle of radius 9 cm = (9 × 2) = 18 cm

⇒ (5x + 4x) = 18

⇒ 9x = 18

⇒ x = 2

Now,

AM = 5x = (5 × 2) = 10 cm

BM = 4x = (4 × 2) = 8 cm

Now,

PM = MQ (AB is the diameter of the given circle and PQ is the perpendicular on AB)

As we know,

⇒ PM × MQ = AM × MB

⇒ PM × PM = 10 × 8

⇒ PM² = 80

⇒ PM = 4√5 cm

Now,

PQ = 2PM

⇒ PQ = (2 × 4√5) cm

⇒ PQ = 8√5 cm

∴ The required value of PQ is 8√5 cm

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• Indian Army and Bank of Baroda have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for 'Baroda Military Salary Package'
• Under the MOU bank would offer customized services along with facilities to the account holders.
• Benefits: Free Personal Accidental Insurance Cover, Permanent Total Disability Cover, Partial Disability Cover, Air Accident Insurance cover, Higher Education, Girl Child Marriage cover on death in case of serving personnel, Unlimited free ATM transactions at all bank ATMs.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Corbett.

• According to ‘Population estimation of tigers in reserves for 2018-19’ Corbett is India's largest tiger reserve.​

Key Points

• Jim Corbett National Park is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand State.
• It was the first Indian National Park(Hailey National Park renamed as Corbett National park) that was established in 1936.
• The park was first to come under the Project Tiger initiative.

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The correct answer is Ringing of an alarm clock.

• The ringing of an alarm clock morning ritual is part of quantum mechanics.​

Key Points

• Quantum Mechanics is a fundamental theory in physics.
• It describes the physical properties of nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles.
• Examples: Toaster
• Fluorescent light
• Laser
• Global positioning
• Computer and Mobile phone.
• Biological Compass
• Microscopy.

The correct answer is to Raise the cost of money by raising rates.

• When an economy is facing inflation, the central bank of the country will Raise the cost of money by raising rates.​

Key Points

• Inflation refers to a progressive increase in the goods and services of an economy.
• ​An increase in the demand and Reduce in supply are two reasons that can be attributed to price rise.
• When the general price level increases each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services.
• Inflation corresponds to a reduction in the purchasing power of money.
• Note: It is not high prices but rising price levels constitute inflation.

Important Points

• Reserve Bank of India is the central bank of India.
• It was originally set up as a private entity in 1935 under RBI Act and it was nationalized in the year 1949.
• RBI conducts consolidated supervision of the financial sector of India which constitutes commercial banks, financial institutions, and nonbanking finance firms.
• Its headquarters is located in Mumbai.

The correct answer is Neecha Nagar.

• Neecha Nagar was the first Indian film to win the ‘Palme d'Or’ at Cannes Film Festival.​

Key Points

• Neecha Nagar is the first film that took Indian cinema on the global stage was directed by Chetan Anand.
• ‘Palme d'Or’ is considered the highest honor for cinema.
• Neecha Nagar had a strong theme that captures India in 1946.
• The film talks about the gulf between the rich and poor in society.​

Additional Information

• Cannes film festival is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from all around the world.
• It was founded in 1946.

The correct answer is the Godavari.

• Purna, Manjira and Pranhita are tributaries of Godavari.​

Key Points

• Godavari is India's second-longest river after Ganga and the third largest in India.
• It originates in Trimbakeshwar, Nashik, Maharashtra, and empties into the Bay of Bengal.
• Geography of the river: Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha.
• Major Right bank tributaries: Pravara, Manjira, Manair,
• Major Left bank tributaries: Purna, Pranahita, Indravati, Sabari.

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The correct answer is Mission Karmayogi.

• Mission Karmayogi is a capacity-building scheme that was launched in 2020 for civil servants aimed at upgrading the post-recruitment training mechanism of the officers and employees at all levels.​

Key Points

• The biggest bureaucratic reform initiative of 'Mission Karmayogi' a National Program for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) is to improve the human resource management practices of the government and use state-of-the-art infrastructure to enhance the capacity of civil servants.
• It is a Technical Aided (IGOT Karmayogi) scheme with comprehensive coverage of Central Government employees at all levels.
• Capacity building will involve civil servants in Indian culture while learning best practices across the globe.
• A Special Purpose Vehicle will be set up under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013.

Additional Information

• Mission Rakshak is a campaign launched by ABPV to stop the spread of covid.
• Activities: Thermal screening, distribute masks, encourage people to get themselves vaccinated.