SSC CHSL 2025 Tier-1 (Held On: 14 Nov, 2025 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

The correct answer is '3' i.e. after long negotiation .

Key Points

• The phrase "after long negotiation" contains a grammatical error. The correct form should be "after long negotiations."
• The word "negotiation" is a singular noun, but in this context, it should be in plural form because it refers to multiple discussions or instances of negotiating.
• The correct sentence should be: "The final decision was made between the two countries after long negotiations and several meetings."

Correct sentence: The final decision was made between the two countries after long negotiations and several meetings.

Additional Information

• When discussing a series of discussions or formal talks, the plural form "negotiations" is commonly used.
• In English grammar, it is important to match the noun form (singular/plural) with the intended meaning or context.

The correct answer is '3' i.e. upon .

Key Points

• The phrase "stumbled upon" is a common expression used to describe finding something accidentally or unexpectedly.
• Among the given options, "upon" is the most appropriate preposition to complete the sentence meaningfully.
• Other options like "across," "into," or "over" are grammatically correct but do not convey the same sense of accidental discovery as "upon."

Correct sentence: The archaeologist stumbled upon an ancient manuscript buried beneath the ruins.

Additional Information

• Usage of the preposition "upon":
• "Upon" is often used in literary or formal contexts to indicate an action happening directly or immediately after something.
• It is commonly used in phrases like "stumbled upon," "rely upon," or "reflect upon."
• Other options:
• "Stumbled across" is also used but is less formal than "stumbled upon."
• "Stumbled into" might suggest falling into or entering a situation, which does not fit the context of discovery in this sentence.
• "Stumbled over" typically refers to tripping or losing balance, which does not match the meaning here.

The correct answer is '1' i.e. Purpose-driven .

Key Points

• The word teleological refers to the explanation of phenomena based on their purpose or goal.
• It is derived from the Greek word "telos," meaning "end" or "purpose," and "logos," meaning "reason" or "explanation."
• Among the options, Purpose-driven is the closest synonym as it aligns with the concept of having a goal or purpose.
• Other options such as Random, Historical, or Reactive do not match the meaning of teleological.

Correct meaning: Teleological thinking focuses on the purpose or final cause behind actions or phenomena..

Additional Information

• Usage in Philosophy:
• Teleology is often used in philosophical discussions, especially in ethics and metaphysics.
• It involves reasoning based on goals or purposes, such as Aristotle's concept of "final cause."
• Example of Teleological Thinking:
• A chair is designed for sitting, which is its purpose.

The correct answer is '1' i.e. Acknowledgement .

Key Points

• The word Acknowledgement is the correct spelling, meaning recognition or acceptance of something.
• The other options contain spelling errors, as follows:
• Option 2: Acknowledment is missing the "ge" in the middle.
• Option 3: Acknowlegdment has an incorrect arrangement of letters, "dg" instead of "ge".
• Option 4: Acknowlegement is missing the second "d".

Correct Usage: The manager expressed his Acknowledgement of the team's hard work..

Additional Information

• Acknowledgement is a noun used for recognizing or accepting something formally or informally.
• This word is widely used in formal communication, such as emails, letters, and reports.
• Correct spelling is critical for maintaining professionalism in written communication.

The correct answer is '4' i.e. He would never desert his friends in their time of need .

Key Points

• In the given sentence, "desert" means to abandon or leave something behind.
• The correct answer (Option 4) uses "desert" with the same meaning, referring to abandoning friends during their time of need.
• Options 1, 2, and 3 use "desert" with a different meaning, referring to a dry and barren land.

Correct sentence: He would never desert his friends in their time of need.

Additional Information

• Desert as a verb: To leave someone or something behind, especially in difficult circumstances.
• Desert as a noun: A dry and barren land with little vegetation.

The correct answer is '4' i.e. Conspicuous .

Key Points

• The word Conspicuous means easily seen or noticed; attracting attention.
• Among the given options, only option 4 is correctly spelled as Conspicuous.
• All the other options (1, 2, and 3) are incorrect spellings of the word.

Correct sentence: The spelling of the word is Conspicuous, which is used to describe something noticeable or prominent..

Additional Information

• Examples of usage:
• She wore a conspicuous red dress to the party, which caught everyone’s attention.
• The error in the report was conspicuous and needed immediate correction.
• Synonyms: noticeable, prominent, striking, obvious.
• Antonyms: inconspicuous, unnoticeable, hidden.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The passage identifies several ethical issues, specifically highlighting that "AI programs that learn from historical data have the potential to reinforce and even magnify prevailing cultural biases."
• This magnification of bias can lead to "biased performance evaluations or discriminatory hiring practices," creating fundamental issues of fairness and equity.
• The text also discusses the accountability issue and potential job loss as major concerns, both of which are ethical in nature.
• Option 2 directly reflects the text's warning about algorithmic bias, whereas the other options describe benefits or trends not presented as ethical concerns in the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct Sentence from Text: "More dangerously, Al programs that learn from historical data have the potential to reinforce and even magnify prevailing cultural biases, leading to biassed performance evaluations or discriminatory hiring practices."

Additional Information

• Option 1: Incorrect. The text warns of "widespread job losses," especially in repetitive tasks, rather than increased opportunities in all sectors.
• Option 3: Incorrect. While AI has the potential for productivity, the text focuses on the bias it introduces to performance evaluations rather than calling it an "improvement."
• Option 4: Incorrect. The passage states that AI is filling "increasing numbers of decision-making positions," meaning technology use is increasing, not reducing.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The passage explicitly identifies the solutions needed to manage workplace changes: "Strong retraining initiatives and proactive legislative responses are necessary to counteract social disruption."
• These measures are specifically recommended to handle the "possibility of widespread job losses," particularly in repetitive and predictable roles.
• The text emphasizes that legislation is needed to address ethical gaps, while retraining helps humans adapt to the redefinition of work.
• Option 1 (Increased automation) is mentioned as the cause of the problem, not the solution. Option 4 (Complete removal) is not suggested by the author, who acknowledges AI's potential for productivity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct Sentence from Text: "Strong retraining initiatives and proactive legislative responses are necessary to counteract social disruption in the face of the possibility of widespread job losses..."

Additional Information

• Option 1: Incorrect. The text states that as AI fills decision-making positions, "accountability issues" increase, suggesting automation creates more complexity rather than solving social disruption.
• Option 3: Incorrect. While the text mentions AI needs to be "carefully addressed," it does not explicitly advocate for limiting its use in specific industries as a primary solution.
• Option 4: Incorrect. The author notes that AI holds "potential for increased productivity," implying the goal is to manage its integration ethically, not to remove it entirely.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The passage explicitly highlights the accountability issue as AI takes over more roles: "who is accountable when an Al system commits a critical mistake or inflicts harm?"
• This is presented as a fundamental ethical dilemma because AI systems are now filling "increasing numbers of decision-making positions," making it harder to assign human responsibility for errors.
• While other issues like job loss and bias are mentioned, the specific challenge of determining liability and accountability for AI-inflicted harm is a primary focus of the latter half of the text.
• Option 2 directly captures this dilemma, whereas Option 3 describes a potential benefit and Options 1 and 4 are not explicitly discussed in the text.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct Sentence from Text: "In addition, as Al fills increasing numbers of decision-making positions, the accountability issue is at the forefront: who is accountable when an Al system commits a critical mistake or inflicts harm?"

Additional Information

• Option 1: Incorrect. While the text mentions the "redefinition of human work," it does not specifically focus on the loss of human creativity as the primary ethical dilemma.
• Option 3: Incorrect. The introduction of efficient processes is mentioned as a potential benefit ("increased productivity"), not an ethical dilemma.
• Option 4: Incorrect. The passage discusses the "accountability issue" rather than claiming that human oversight has been completely removed from all tasks.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The subject of the sentence is “integration”, which is a singular noun; therefore, it requires a singular verb form.
• The correct verb form is “raises”. Hence, sentences using “raise” are grammatically incorrect due to subject–verb disagreement.
• Options 2 and 3 use the plural verb “raise”, which does not agree with the singular subject “integration.”
• Option 4 correctly maintains subject–verb agreement and also preserves parallel structure in the list: job losses, algorithmic bias, and the redefinition of human work.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Additional Information

• Option 1 – Uses the correct verb “raises”, but the phrase “job loss” is less appropriate in a general discussion about widespread workplace impacts.
• Option 2 – Incorrect because the verb “raise” does not agree with the singular subject “integration.”
• Option 3 – Incorrect due to the use of the plural verb “raise” with the singular subject.
• Option 4 – Grammatically correct as it maintains proper subject–verb agreement and consistent parallel construction.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The passage explicitly states that AI programs "learn from historical data" which gives them the "potential to reinforce and even magnify prevailing cultural biases."
• This specific mechanism is linked to "biased performance evaluations or discriminatory hiring practices," which are direct threats to social equity.
• The text notes that this process "creates issues of fairness and equity in a more automated world."
• Option 2 accurately captures this relationship between data reliance and the risk to social equity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct Sentence from Text: "More dangerously, Al programs that learn from historical data have the potential to reinforce and even magnify prevailing cultural biases, leading to biassed performance evaluations or discriminatory hiring practices."

Additional Information

• Option 1: Incorrect. The passage mentions "widespread job losses," but does not claim there will be "universal unemployment" or that AI will "completely replace" all human decision-makers.
• Option 3: Incorrect. The text argues the opposite; AI raises "fundamental questions" regarding ethics and relies on data that can be culturally biased, rather than inherently ethical.
• Option 4: Incorrect. The passage states that job losses will occur "particularly in repetitive and predictable tasks," which typically affects low-skill roles negatively rather than benefiting them.

The correct answer is '4' i.e. To agree fully with someone else .

Key Points

• The idiom "See eye to eye" means to be in complete agreement with someone.
• It is often used when two or more people share the same opinion or perspective on a matter.
• It does not mean to stare at someone, to understand a visual concept, or to disagree with someone, as mentioned in the other options.

Correct sentence: The two leaders finally saw eye to eye on the trade agreement.

Additional Information

• Origin: The phrase has biblical origins and is said to come from the Book of Isaiah in the Bible, referring to complete agreement or unity.
• Usage Example: Despite their differences, the team members saw eye to eye on the final strategy for the project.

The correct answer is '2' i.e. Light .

Key Points

• The word Ponderous means heavy, clumsy, or slow-moving.
• Its antonym must represent something opposite, such as light or easy to move.
• Option 2, Light, best fits as the antonym of "Ponderous" since it refers to something not heavy.

Correct answer: The antonym of Ponderous is Light.

Additional Information

• Synonyms of Ponderous: Heavy, clumsy, cumbersome.
• Examples:
• The ponderous furniture was difficult to move.
• His speech was ponderous and slow.
• Usage of the antonym (Light):
• The feather was so light that it floated in the air.
• Her steps were light and quick as she danced.

The correct answer is '2' i.e. Captain .

Key Points

• The question requires identifying a one-word substitute for "a person who is in charge of a ship."
• The correct answer is Captain, as a captain is the one who has the overall responsibility for the vessel and its crew.
• Option 1 (Sailor): Refers to a crew member who works on the ship but does not hold the command position.
• Option 3 (Officer): Refers to someone in a senior position on the ship but not necessarily in charge.
• Option 4 (Pilot): Refers to someone who navigates an aircraft or assists in navigating a ship in specific waters, not the overall in-charge.

Correct sentence: The person who is in charge of a ship is called a Captain.

Additional Information

• Captain: The highest authority on a ship, responsible for all operations and safety of the crew and vessel.
• Sailor: A general term for anyone working on a ship, often referring to the crew.
• Officer: A ranking member of the crew, often in charge of specific duties but not the overall in-charge.
• Pilot: A navigator, often specialized for aircraft or a ship navigating through particular waters.

The correct answer is '2' i.e. Dilettante .

Key Points

• The word 'Dilettante' refers to a person who studies or engages in a subject or art casually, without committing to serious depth or expertise.
• In contrast, the other options signify individuals with considerable knowledge or skill:
• Scholar: A person deeply engaged in academic or intellectual pursuits.
• Expert: Someone with comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular area.
• Savant: An individual with profound knowledge, often in a particular field.
• Therefore, 'Dilettante' is the best fit for the description of someone studying casually or without seriousness.

Additional Information

• A dilettante often engages in a field for personal pleasure or curiosity rather than professional development or expertise.
• The term can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation, implying superficial involvement.

The correct answer is '2' i.e. People sing the national anthem at the beginning of every match.

Key Points

• The given sentence is in the passive voice in the present simple tense: "The national anthem is sung at the beginning of every match."
• To convert it into the active voice, the subject must be changed to a doer of the action (in this case, "People").
• The structure for active voice in present simple tense is: Subject + base verb + object.
• Thus, the correct active voice sentence is: "People sing the national anthem at the beginning of every match."

Correct sentence: People sing the national anthem at the beginning of every match.

Additional Information

• Difference between Active and Passive Voice:
• Active Voice: The subject performs the action (e.g., "People sing the anthem").
• Passive Voice: The subject receives the action (e.g., "The anthem is sung by people").
• When to Use Active Voice:
• To emphasize the doer of the action.
• To make sentences more direct and concise.

The correct answer is '2' i.e. Oppose.

Key Points

• The word Connive means to secretly cooperate or conspire in wrongdoing.
• The most appropriate antonym for connive would be Oppose, which means to resist or act against something.
• Other options like Support, Motivate, and Reject do not directly contrast with the meaning of "connive."

Correct sentence: To connive at wrongdoing is to support it secretly, while to oppose it is to act against it openly..

Additional Information

• Synonyms for Connive: Collaborate, Conspire, Scheme.
• Antonyms for Connive: Oppose, Resist, Fight against.

The correct answer is '2' i.e. He said that he had finished his project and he had been working on a new one.

Key Points

• The sentence provided is in direct speech and contains two clauses in the past tense: "I finished my project" and "I was working on a new one."
• When converting direct speech into indirect speech for past tense sentences, the tense of the verbs typically changes to the past perfect or past perfect continuous.
• "I finished my project" changes to "he had finished his project" in indirect speech because the past simple tense becomes past perfect tense.
• "I was working on a new one" changes to "he had been working on a new one" in indirect speech because the past continuous tense becomes past perfect continuous tense.

Correct sentence: He said that he had finished his project and he had been working on a new one.

Additional Information

• In indirect speech, the pronouns and verbs are adjusted to reflect the perspective of the speaker. For example, "I" becomes "he" or "she" depending on the subject.
• Time expressions such as "today," "yesterday," or "tomorrow" may also change. However, in this case, there are no time expressions in the original sentence.
• Option 1 is incorrect because "he was working" is not the appropriate conversion for the past continuous tense in indirect speech.
• Option 3 is incorrect because "he finished his project" does not reflect the proper change to past perfect tense.
• Option 4 is incorrect because "he had been finishing his project" implies an ongoing action, which is not conveyed in the original sentence.

The correct answer is '4' i.e. A part of the rural population has migrated .

Key Points

• The subject of the sentence is "A part of the rural population", which is singular.
• A singular subject requires a singular verb, so "has migrated" is the correct verb form.
• The phrase "are migrated" in the original sentence is incorrect because it uses the plural verb "are" with a singular subject.
• Option 4 correctly uses the singular verb "has migrated", making the sentence grammatically accurate.

Correct sentence: A part of the rural population has migrated to the cities.

Additional Information

• Subject-Verb Agreement:
• The verb must agree with the subject in number (singular or plural).
• Example: The team has won the match (singular subject).
• Common Errors:
• Using plural verbs with singular subjects or vice versa.
• Incorrect verb form leading to grammatical mistakes.

The correct answer is '1' i.e. will inaugurate .

Key Points

• The sentence is in the future tense, as it describes something that will happen tomorrow.
• The correct verb form for future tense is will + base verb, which matches option 1 (will inaugurate).
• Other options are grammatically incorrect:
• Option 2 (in inauguration) is a noun phrase and does not fit the context.
• Option 3 (will inaugurating) is incorrect as it mixes "will" with an -ing verb form.
• Option 4 (is inaugurate) does not follow proper verb agreement.

Correct sentence: John, a football player who captained his team in school as well as college, will inaugurate the match tomorrow in Pune.

Additional Information

• Future Tense Structure:
• Structure: Subject + will + base verb.
• Example: She will visit the park tomorrow.
• Usage: Describes actions that will happen in the future.

The correct answer is '2' i.e. A hidden ancient tomb has been discovered by the archaeologists after many years of searching.

Key Points

• The given sentence is in the present perfect tense, as indicated by "have discovered." In the passive voice, the structure of the present perfect tense is "has/have been + past participle."
• The correct transformation in the passive voice is: "A hidden ancient tomb has been discovered by the archaeologists after many years of searching."
• Option 2 reflects this transformation accurately, maintaining the correct tense and meaning of the original sentence.

Correct sentence: A hidden ancient tomb has been discovered by the archaeologists after many years of searching.

Additional Information

• Active to Passive Voice Transformation Rules:
• Identify the tense: Determine the tense of the active sentence (in this case, present perfect).
• Swap subject and object: The object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence.
• Use the appropriate verb structure: For present perfect tense, use "has/have been" followed by the past participle of the verb.
• Examples of Present Perfect Passive Voice:
• Active: She has written a book. → Passive: A book has been written by her.
• Active: They have repaired the car. → Passive: The car has been repaired by them.

The correct answer is '1' i.e. Why is such a big fuss always made about trivial matters? .

Key Points

• The given sentence is in the active voice: Why do they always make such a big fuss about trivial matters?
• To transform it into passive voice, the object of the active sentence (such a big fuss) becomes the subject of the passive sentence.
• The passive structure is formed using is/are + past participle for a present tense question.

Correct sentence: Why is such a big fuss always made about trivial matters?

Additional Information

• Passive Voice Rule: The subject of the active voice becomes the object in passive voice, and the verb is adjusted accordingly.
• For questions: The auxiliary verb is placed before the subject in the passive structure.
• Example: Active: Why do they write letters? → Passive: Why are letters written?

The correct answer is '4' i.e. The young boy asked his mother, "How can I fix my broken toy?".

Key Points

• The sentence provided is in indirect speech and needs to be expressed in direct speech.
• In the indirect speech, the subject (the young boy) asked a question to his mother. When converting into direct speech, the question must be enclosed in quotation marks.
• Option 4 accurately converts the sentence into direct speech by keeping the pronouns and verb tense consistent.
• In direct speech, the pronoun changes from "he" (third person in indirect speech) to "I" (first person in direct speech), as the young boy is speaking.

Correct sentence: The young boy asked his mother, "How can I fix my broken toy?".

Additional Information

• Rules for converting indirect to direct speech:
• Enclose the spoken words in quotation marks.
• Adjust pronouns, verb tense, and question format appropriately.
• Ensure the sentence reflects who is speaking and to whom.
• Examples:
• Indirect speech: She said that she was tired.
• Direct speech: She said, "I am tired."

The correct answer is '2' i.e. "The defendant’s plea of not guilty has been a waste of the court’s time, as the evidence which was presented by the prosecution has clearly proven that he is guilty," the judge said. 

Key Points

• The question asks for the sentence to be expressed in direct voice, where the speaker’s exact words are quoted.
• Option 2 retains the direct quotation format and aligns with the original meaning provided in the sentence.
• The direct voice in Option 2 correctly uses the verb tense to reflect the prosecution's evidence and the defendant's plea.

Correct sentence: "The defendant’s plea of not guilty has been a waste of the court’s time, as the evidence which was presented by the prosecution has clearly proven that he is guilty," the judge said.

Additional Information

• Direct Voice: Represents the speaker's exact words, enclosed in quotation marks.
• Indirect Voice: Paraphrases the speaker's words, often with adjustments to verb tense and pronouns.
• Key Difference: Direct voice maintains the original phrasing, while indirect voice focuses on conveying the meaning.

The correct answer is '4' i.e. P, Q, R, S .

Key Points

• The paragraph begins with sentence P, as it introduces the initial action of laying out the grid and starting the excavation.
• Sentence Q logically follows, describing how the team meticulously documented the artefacts as they were unearthed.
• Sentence R comes next, explaining what the team did with the items discovered during the excavation.
• Finally, sentence S concludes the paragraph by highlighting the significance of the artefacts in telling the story of a long-lost culture.

Correct arrangement: P, Q, R, S.

Additional Information

• When arranging sentence parts, focus on logical progression and coherence.
• Identify introductory sentences, supporting details, and concluding remarks to create a meaningful paragraph.
• This question tests comprehension, sequence-building skills, and grammatical correctness.

Given problem:

1.Vidya has two internship options:

Top multinational – work involves data entry.

Startup – opportunity to learn coding and project management.

2.Her goal is to pursue a career in tech.

Option 1) The multinational for brand name

⇒ Provides prestige but limited relevant experience for a tech career.

Option 2) The startup for hands-on learning

⇒ Best choice; offers practical skills in coding and project management, directly aligned with her career goals.

Option 3) Do both at the same time

⇒ Impractical; may lead to burnout and reduce learning quality.

Option 4) Drop internships and self-learn

⇒ Self-learning is useful, but internships provide real-world exposure and networking opportunities.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.

Given problem:

During a multi-cultural project, one member misinterprets a colloquial phrase and feels slighted.

Option 1) Ignore their feelings

⇒ Unprofessional and may hurt team cohesion.

Option 2) Explain the phrase contextually and apologize for misunderstanding

⇒ Best approach; clarifies intent, respects feelings, and maintains harmony.

Option 3) Tell them they are too sensitive

⇒ Disrespectful and likely to escalate conflict.

Option 4) Remove them from project

⇒ Extreme and unfair; does not resolve the misunderstanding.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.

Given equation: 3 ! 7 & 14 ! 11 = ?

Now, substitute the real mathematical signs:

‘!’ stands for ‘−’

‘&’ stands for ‘+’

⇒ 3 − 7 + 14 − 11 = ?

⇒ (3 − 7) + 14 − 11

⇒ −4 + 14 − 11

⇒ 10 − 11

⇒ −1

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Given:

Rahul is 13^th from the left.

Kajal is 25^th from the right.

Total number of students in the row = 50

Now, Kajal’s position from the left = Total students − Position from right + 1

= 50 − 25 + 1

= 26

Number of students sitting between Rahul and Kajal = Kajal’s position from left − Rahul’s position from left − 1

= 26 − 13 − 1

= 12

Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.

The logic followed here is:

thus, "905" will replace the question mark in the given series.

Hence, the correct option is "Option 3".

Given:

Statement:

Students are found spending too much time on video games.

Action:

1.Ban mobile games – Does not follow (Because, banning games is an extreme measure and may not effectively solve the problem. It doesn’t address the underlying issue of time management or habits.)

2.Encourage students to engage in outdoor activities – Follows (Because, promoting outdoor activities provides a healthy alternative and directly helps reduce excessive gaming time.)

So, Only 2 follows.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

thus, "K" will replace the question mark in the given series.

Hence, the correct option is "Option 1".

Given problem:

An employee discovers confidential documents left unattended in a public space.

Option 1) Ignore the papers

⇒ Unsafe and irresponsible; may lead to a data breach.

Option 2) Warn others not to leave things around

⇒ Helpful advice but does not address the immediate risk.

Option 3) Hand documents to security supervisor

⇒ Correct and responsible action; ensures documents are secured and confidentiality is maintained.

Option 4) Take a photo and share on social media

⇒ Violates confidentiality and is unethical.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3.

Given word: INTELLIGENCE

Option 1) CANCEL

Letters needed: C, A, N, C, E, L

The letter A is not present in INTELLIGENCE 

Option 2) NEGLECT

Letters needed: N, E, G, L, E, C, T

All letters are present in INTELLIGENCE 

Option 3) GENTLE

Letters needed: G, E, N, T, L, E

All letters are present in INTELLIGENCE 

Option 4) INCITE

Letters needed: I, N, C, I, T, E

All letters are present in INTELLIGENCE 

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Given problem:

An employee is consistently late due to long commute but performing well. Manager wants to maintain discipline.

Option 1) Offer flexible start hours while setting a defined acceptable window

⇒ This balances discipline with understanding the employee’s situation and maintains fairness.

Option 2) Ignore the lateness because performance is good

⇒ Ineffective; it may encourage a disregard for rules.

Option 3) Fire the employee for lateness

⇒ Harsh and unfair given the employee’s good performance.

Option 4) Give repeated warnings without change

⇒ Likely ineffective and may frustrate both employee and manager.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.

Given problem:

Resources are being misused in the hospital.

Option 1) Implement transparent tracking and feedback

⇒ This is a fair and effective method to monitor and correct misuse.

Option 2) Blame a subgroup publicly

⇒ Unfair and can create conflicts.

Option 3) Ignore the misuse hoping it stops

⇒ Ineffective; the problem may worsen.

Option 4) Increase penalties without explaining

⇒ Unfair and may reduce staff morale.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Each letter in the first pair is replaced by the letter at the same position from the opposite end of the alphabet.

Here, C → V (C is 3^rd letter, V is 22^nd; 3 + 22 = 25 → near-opposite)

E → X (E is 5^th, X is 24^th → sum 29; alphabet wrapping, same pattern)

Similarly, for KG:

K (11^th letter) → P (16^th letter from end, matching the same opposite pattern)

G (7^th letter) → T (20^th letter from end)

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4."

The logic followed here is:

Logic: both numbers in the pair are perfect cubes.

8, 27 → 2³ = 8, 3³ = 27 

64, 125 → 4³ = 64, 5³ = 125 

50, 125 → 50 is not a perfect cube 

216, 343 → 6³ = 216, 7³ = 343 

Thus, the pair 50, 125 does not follow the pattern.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (3).

The paper after unfolded will be:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is;

In a row: (First number + Second number + Third number) × 2 = Fourth number

Row 1: = (8 + 9 + 5) × 2 = 22 × 2 = 44

Row 3: = (12 + 7 + 3) × 2 = 22 × 2 = 44 

Similarly, Row 2: = (5 + 10 + 6) × 2 = 21 × 2 = 42 

So, answer is 10.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: To find the number of pens that are pencils, we must identify the numbers that fall within the overlapping region of the triangle (pens) and the rectangle (pencils).

Here,

The number 16 is located inside both the triangle and the rectangle. The number 5 is also located inside both the triangle and the rectangle.

Similarly,

 16 + 5 = 21.

So, there are 21 pens that are pencils.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3.

Triangles in the given figure,

There are 11 triangles present in this figure.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.

The logic followed here is:

Given:

All Carpenters can be either Male or Female.

Male and Female are mutually exclusive categories.

Therefore, the circle representing Carpenters should overlap with both Male and Female, but Male and Female should not overlap with each other.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3.

Correct Option – 3

The correct order of the words as they would appear in the English dictionary is:

Anniversary → 1

Announcement → 2

Anthropology → 4

Antibiotic → 3

Anticipation → 5

The correct order is '1, 2, 4, 3, 5'.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (3).

Figure which will complete the pattern in the question figure,

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: The number of lines on the right corresponds to the number of sides of the polygon on the left.

Option 1:

Triangle → 3 sides → 3 lines on the right 

Option 2:

Pentagon → 5 sides → 5 lines on the right 

Option 3:

Rectangle → 4 sides → 4 lines on the right 

Option 4:

Rectangle → 4 sides → 5 lines on the right 

Hence, the odd pair is Option 4.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: The letters inside the square are rotated 90 degrees clockwise in each subsequent figure, while the sequence of letters is reversed in order after every second rotation.

​Following the same pattern, the fifth figure should be: A W V

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.

The logic followed here is:

For, "TURK' is coded as 'YAWQ' 

For, 'BUFF' is coded as 'GAKL'

Similarly, for 'FOGS'

So, 'FOGS' will be related to KULY

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Given:

Number of pens sold = 12

Total selling price (SP) = ₹480

Loss = Selling price of 3 pens

Formula used:

Loss = Cost price (CP) - Selling price (SP)

Calculation:

SP of 1 pen = ₹480 ÷ 12 = ₹40

Loss = SP of 3 pens = 3 × ₹40 = ₹120

Total CP of 12 pens = Total SP + Loss

⇒ 12 × CP = ₹480 + ₹120 = ₹600

⇒ CP of 1 pen = ₹600 ÷ 12 = ₹50

∴ The correct answer is Option 1.

Given:

Investments:

A = ₹1,20,000

B = ₹80,000

C = ₹1,00,000

Changes after 6 months:

A adds ₹20,000 ⇒ New investment = ₹1,40,000

C withdraws ₹10,000 ⇒ New investment = ₹90,000

Time period: 24 months

Total profit = ₹3,60,000

Formula used:

Profit distribution is based on investment × time:

Share of Profit = (Investment × Time) ÷ (Sum of all Investments × Time) × Total Profit

Calculations:

Calculate investment × time for each person

A: First 6 months: ₹1,20,000 × 6 = ₹7,20,000

Next 18 months: ₹1,40,000 × 18 = ₹25,20,000

Total = ₹7,20,000 + ₹25,20,000 = ₹32,40,000

B: No change, full 24 months: ₹80,000 × 24 = ₹19,20,000

C: First 6 months: ₹1,00,000 × 6 = ₹6,00,000

Next 18 months: ₹90,000 × 18 = ₹16,20,000

Total = ₹6,00,000 + ₹16,20,000 = ₹22,20,000

Total of all investment × time values

Total = ₹32,40,000 + ₹19,20,000 + ₹22,20,000 = ₹73,80,000

A’s share of profit

⇒ A’s share = (₹32,40,000 ÷ ₹73,80,000) × ₹3,60,000

⇒ A’s share = 0.439 × ₹3,60,000

⇒ A’s share ≈ ₹1,58,049

∴ The correct answer is Option 2.

Given:

tanθ = 5/12, θ is in Quadrant III

Formula used:

In a right-angled triangle: sinθ = Opposite / Hypotenuse

Also, Hypotenuse = √(Opposite² + Adjacent²)

Quadrant III: Both sinθ and cosθ are negative

Calculation:

tanθ = Opposite / Adjacent = 5 / 12

Opposite = 5, Adjacent = 12

⇒ Hypotenuse = √(5² + 12²)

⇒ Hypotenuse = √(25 + 144) = √169 = 13

⇒ sinθ = Opposite / Hypotenuse

⇒ sinθ = -5 / 13 (negative because θ is in Quadrant III)

∴ The correct answer is option (2): -5/13

Given:

m:n = 5:11

n:p = 2:5

Formula used:

To find m:n:p, we make the common ratio (n) equal in both given ratios by taking the LCM of their respective values.

Calculation:

LCM of 11 and 2 = 22

For m:n = 5:11:

⇒ Multiply both terms by 2 (to make n = 22):

⇒ m:n = 10:22

For n:p = 2:5:

⇒ Multiply both terms by 11 (to make n = 22):

⇒ n:p = 22:55

Combine m:n:p:

⇒ m:n:p = 10:22:55

∴ The correct answer is m:n:p = 10:22:55.

Given:

Difference between Compound Interest (CI) and Simple Interest (SI) for 2 years = ₹15

Rate (r) = 10% p.a.

Time (t) = 2 years

Formula used:

Difference = P × (^r⁄₁₀₀)²

Where P = Principal

Calculation:

15 = P × (¹⁰⁄₁₀₀)²

⇒ 15 = P × (^{10 × 10}⁄_{100 × 100})

⇒ 15 = P × (¹⁄₁₀₀)

⇒ P = 15 × 100

⇒ P = ₹1,500

∴ The correct answer is option (3).

Given:

Amount at the end of the 2^nd year (A₂) = ₹9,680

Amount at the end of the 3^rd year (A₃) = ₹10,648

Formula used:

A_n = P × (1 + r/100)ⁿ

Where, P = Principal, r = rate of interest, n = time

Calculation:

A₃/A₂ = (1 + r/100)³ / (1 + r/100)²

⇒ ₹10,648 / ₹9,680 = 1 + r/100

⇒ 1.1 = 1 + r/100

⇒ r/100 = 0.1

⇒ r = 10%

Now, use A₂ to find the principal:

A₂ = P × (1 + r/100)²

⇒ ₹9,680 = P × (1.1)²

⇒ ₹9,680 = P × 1.21

⇒ P = ₹9,680 / 1.21

⇒ P = ₹8,000

∴ The correct answer is option (2).

Given:

Average of 11 numbers = 50

Average of first 6 numbers = 49

Average of last 6 numbers = 52

Formula used:

Sum of numbers = Average × Number of numbers

Middle number = Total sum - (Sum of first 6 numbers + Sum of last 6 numbers)

Calculations:

Sum of all 11 numbers = 50 × 11

⇒ Sum = 550

Sum of first 6 numbers = 49 × 6

⇒ Sum = 294

Sum of last 6 numbers = 52 × 6

⇒ Sum = 312

Middle number = Total sum - (Sum of first 6 numbers + Sum of last 6 numbers)

⇒ Middle number = 550 - (294 + 312)

⇒ Middle number = 550 - 606

⇒ Middle number = -56

∴ The correct answer is option (2).

Given:

The largest four-digit number when divided by 4, 7, or 13 leaves a remainder of 3 in each case.

Formula used:

Number = LCM(4, 7, 13) × k + Remainder

Where:

• LCM(4, 7, 13) = Least Common Multiple of 4, 7, and 13
• Remainder = 3

Calculation:

Find LCM of 4, 7, and 13:

4 = 2², 7 = 7¹, 13 = 13¹

LCM = 2² × 7 × 13 = 364

Largest four-digit number = 9999

We need to find the largest number of the form:

Number = 364 × k + 3 (where k is an integer)

⇒ Solve for k:

364 × k + 3 ≤ 9999

⇒ 364 × k ≤ 9996

⇒ k = ⌊9996 ÷ 364⌋

⇒ k = 27

Calculate the largest number:

Number = 364 × 27 + 3

⇒ Number = 9828 + 3

⇒ Number = 9831

∴ The correct answer is option (2): 9831.

Given:

Price of 5 more notebooks = ₹200

Decrease in price = 25%

Formula used:

Old price × Old quantity = New price × New quantity

New price = Old price × (1 - Decrease%)

Calculation:

Let the old price of each notebook be ₹x.

Old quantity = ₹200 ÷ x = $\dfrac{200}{x}$

New price = x × (1 - 25/100) = 0.75x

New quantity = ₹200 ÷ New price = ₹200 ÷ 0.75x = $\dfrac{200}{0.75x}$

Difference in quantity = New quantity - Old quantity = 5

⇒ $\dfrac{200}{0.75x} - \dfrac{200}{x} = 5$

⇒ $\dfrac{200x - 200(0.75x)}{0.75x^2} = 5$

⇒ $\dfrac{200(0.25x)}{0.75x^2} = 5$

⇒ $\dfrac{50}{0.75x} = 5$

⇒ 50 = 5 × 0.75x

⇒ 50 = 3.75x

⇒ x = $\dfrac{50}{3.75}$

⇒ x = 13.33

New price = 0.75 × x = 0.75 × 13.33 = ₹10

∴ The correct answer is option (3).

Given:

Speed to the park = 8 km/h

Speed back = 4 km/h

Total time = 1.5 hours

Formula used:

Total time = Distance/Speed to the park + Distance/Speed back

Calculation:

Let the distance between home and park be D km.

Total time = D/8 + D/4

⇒ 1.5 = D/8 + D/4

⇒ 1.5 = D/8 + 2D/8

⇒ 1.5 = 3D/8

⇒ D = (1.5 × 8)/3

⇒ D = 12/3

⇒ D = 4 km

∴ The correct answer is option (4).

Given:

A can complete the work in 18 days.

B can complete the work in 27 days.

A and B work together for 6 days, after which A leaves.

We need to find how many more days B will take to complete the remaining work.

Formula used:

Work = Efficiency × Time

Total Work = LCM of A and B's time to complete the work.

Efficiency = Total Work ÷ Time.

Calculations:

Total Work = LCM of 18 and 27 = 54 units.

Efficiency of A = Total Work ÷ Time taken by A = 54 ÷ 18 = 3 units/day.

Efficiency of B = Total Work ÷ Time taken by B = 54 ÷ 27 = 2 units/day.

Work done by A and B together in 6 days = (Efficiency of A + Efficiency of B) × 6

⇒ Work done in 6 days = (3 + 2) × 6 = 5 × 6 = 30 units.

Remaining Work = Total Work - Work done in 6 days

⇒ Remaining Work = 54 - 30 = 24 units.

B's efficiency = 2 units/day.

Days required by B to complete the remaining work = Remaining Work ÷ B's efficiency

⇒ Days required = 24 ÷ 2 = 12 days.

∴ The correct answer is option (3).

Given:

Principal (P) = ₹20,000

Rate of Interest (R) = 8% per annum

Time (T) = 3 years

Formula used:

Simple Interest (SI) = (P × R × T) / 100

Calculation:

SI = (20000 × 8 × 3) / 100

⇒ SI = (480000) / 100

⇒ SI = ₹4,800

∴ The correct answer is option (1).

Given:

Principal (P)₁ = ₹12,000

Amount (A)₁ = ₹15,000

Rate (R)₁ = 5% per annum

Principal (P)₂ = ₹y

Amount (A)₂ = ₹10,920

Rate (R)₂ = 6% per annum

Formula used:

Simple Interest (SI) = A - P

SI = P × R × T / 100

Time (T) = SI / (P × R / 100)

Calculation:

SI₁ = ₹15,000 - ₹12,000 = ₹3,000

⇒ Time (T) = ₹3,000 / (₹12,000 × 5 / 100)

⇒ T = ₹3,000 / ₹600

⇒ T = 5 years

Now for the second case:

SI₂ = ₹10,920 - ₹y

⇒ ₹10,920 - ₹y = ₹y × 6 × 5 / 100

⇒ ₹10,920 = ₹y + ₹30y / 100

⇒ ₹10,920 = ₹y × (1 + 0.30)

⇒ ₹10,920 = ₹y × 1.30

⇒ ₹y = ₹10,920 / 1.30

⇒ ₹y = ₹8,400

∴ The correct answer is option (2).

Given:

x = 1 / (√121 − √120)

Formula used:

1 / (a − b) = (a + b) / (a² − b²)

Calculations:

x = 1 / (√121 − √120)

⇒ x = (√121 + √120) / (121 − 120)

⇒ x = √121 + √120

⇒ x = 11 + √120

⇒ √120 ≈ 10.95

⇒ x ≈ 11 + 10.95 = 21.95

∴ The integer part of x is 21.

Given:

Radius of cylinder (r) = r

Height of cylinder (h) = h

Diameter of sphere (D) = D

The cylinder is inscribed in the sphere.

Formula used:

Relationship between radius and height of cylinder inscribed in sphere: D² = h² + 4r²

Calculation:

Start with the formula:

D² = h² + 4r²

⇒ h² = D² - 4r²

⇒ h = √(D² - 4r²)

∴ The correct answer is option (1).

Given:

Initial quantity of mixture = 70 litres

Percentage of water in the mixture = 10%

Target percentage of water in the mixture = 25%

Formula used:

New quantity of water = Initial quantity of water + Added water

Total mixture = 70 + Added water

Percentage of water = (^{New quantity of water}/_{Total mixture}) × 100

Calculation:

Initial quantity of water = 10% of 70 = 70 × (10/100) = 7 litres

Let the quantity of pure water added = x litres

New quantity of water = 7 + x

Total mixture = 70 + x

⇒ (^{7 + x}/_{70 + x}) × 100 = 25

⇒ ^{7 + x}/_{70 + x} = 0.25

⇒ 7 + x = 0.25 × (70 + x)

⇒ 7 + x = 17.5 + 0.25x

⇒ x - 0.25x = 17.5 - 7

⇒ 0.75x = 10.5

⇒ x = 10.5 ÷ 0.75

⇒ x = 14 litres

∴ The correct answer is option (4).

Given:

Inner radius of the hemispherical bowl (r) = 3 cm

Thickness = 0.5 cm

Outer radius (R) = r + thickness = 3 + 0.5 = 3.5 cm

Formula used:

Volume of iron used = Volume of outer hemisphere - Volume of inner hemisphere

Volume of a hemisphere = (2/3)πr³

Calculation:

Volume of outer hemisphere = (2/3)πR³

Volume of inner hemisphere = (2/3)πr³

Volume of iron used = (2/3)πR³ - (2/3)πr³

⇒ Volume of iron used = (2/3)π(3.5)³ - (2/3)π(3)³

⇒ Volume of iron used = (2/3)π(42.875) - (2/3)π(27)

⇒ Volume of iron used = (2/3)π(42.875 - 27)

⇒ Volume of iron used = (2/3)π(15.875)

⇒ Volume of iron used = (31.75π)/3 cm³

⇒ Volume of iron used = (127π)/12 cm³

∴ The correct answer is option (3).

Given:

Recurring decimal = 0.272727...

Formula used:

If a recurring decimal is of the form 0.ab (where "ab" repeats), then its fractional form is given by:

$\frac{\text{Repeating Part}}{\text{Same number of 9s as digits in the repeating part}}$

Calculations:

Repeating part = 27

Number of digits in the repeating part = 2

⇒ Denominator = 99 (two 9s, since there are 2 repeating digits)

⇒ Fraction = $\frac{27}{99}$

⇒ Simplify the fraction:

⇒ $\frac{27}{99}$ = $\frac{3}{11}$ (divide numerator and denominator by their GCD, 9)

∴ The correct answer is option (2).

Given:

If (3²)⁴ = 3^x, find x.

Formula used:

(a^b)^c = a^b×c

Calculation:

(3²)⁴ = 3^x

⇒ 3^2×4 = 3^x

⇒ 3⁸ = 3^x

⇒ x = 8

∴ The correct answer is option (1).

Shortcut Trick

For any right-angled triangle, the orthocenter (the point where all three altitudes intersect) always lies exactly at the vertex containing the right angle (90°).

In the triangle with vertices A(0, 0), B(8, 0), and C(0, 6), side AB lies on the x-axis and side AC lies on the y-axis.

Since the x-axis and y-axis are perpendicular at the origin, the right angle is formed at vertex A(0, 0).

Therefore, the orthocenter is (0, 0).

∴ The correct answer is (0, 0).

Alternate Method

Given: Vertices A(0, 0), B(8, 0), and C(0, 6).

Formula used: The orthocenter is the intersection point of the altitudes of a triangle.

⇒ Slope of side AB = (0 − 0) ÷ (8 − 0) = 0 (Horizontal line on x-axis).

⇒ Slope of side AC = (6 − 0) ÷ (0 − 0) = undefined (Vertical line on y-axis).

⇒ Since AB is horizontal and AC is vertical, the angle at A is 90°.

⇒ Altitude from C to AB: A line through C(0, 6) perpendicular to the x-axis is x = 0.

⇒ Altitude from B to AC: A line through B(8, 0) perpendicular to the y-axis is y = 0.

⇒ The intersection of these altitudes (x = 0 and y = 0) is the orthocenter.

⇒ Orthocenter = (0, 0).

∴ The correct answer is (0, 0).

Additional Information

Orthocenter in Triangles

In an acute triangle, the orthocenter lies inside; in an obtuse triangle, it lies outside; and in a right triangle, it is the right-angle vertex.

Circumcenter of a Right Triangle

The circumcenter of a right-angled triangle is the midpoint of the hypotenuse. For this triangle, it would be ((8+0)/2, (0+6)/2) = (4, 3).

Centroid Formula

The centroid G is the average of the coordinates: G = ((x₁+x₂+x₃)/3, (y₁+y₂+y₃)/3). For this triangle: (8/3, 2).

Euler Line

The orthocenter, centroid, and circumcenter are always collinear. The centroid divides the segment between the orthocenter and circumcenter in a 2:1 ratio.

Given:

The ratio of areas of two similar triangles = 9:25

Formula used:

For two similar triangles, the ratio of their areas is equal to the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides or altitudes.

Area₁ / Area₂ = (Altitude₁ / Altitude₂)²

Calculation:

Given, Area₁ / Area₂ = 9 / 25

⇒ (Altitude₁ / Altitude₂)² = 9 / 25

⇒ Altitude₁ / Altitude₂ = √(9 / 25)

⇒ Altitude₁ / Altitude₂ = 3 / 5

∴ The ratio of their corresponding altitudes is 3:5.

Given:

Equation of the line to be parallel to: y = 3x - 5

Point through which the line passes: (1, 2)

Formula used:

For parallel lines, slope (m) is the same. The slope-intercept form of the equation of a line is:

y = mx + c

where m = slope and c = y-intercept.

Calculation:

The slope of the given line y = 3x - 5 is m = 3.

For the new line, slope m = 3, and it passes through the point (1, 2). Substitute these values into the equation y = mx + c to find c.

2 = 3(1) + c

⇒ 2 = 3 + c

⇒ c = 2 - 3

⇒ c = -1

Therefore, the equation of the line is:

y = 3x - 1

∴ The correct answer is option (1).

Given:

Ratio of corresponding side lengths = 1:200

Length of the path in the park = 100 meters = 10000 cm

Formula used:

Length of corresponding path in the model = ^{Length of the path in the park}/_Ratio

Calculation:

⇒ Length of corresponding path in the model = ¹⁰⁰⁰⁰/₂₀₀

⇒ Length of corresponding path in the model = 50 cm

∴ The correct answer is option (2).

Given:

$\frac{(a^2 - b^2)^3 + (b^2 - c^2)^3 + (c^2 - a^2)^3}{(a - b)^3 + (b - c)^3 + (c - a)^3}$

Formula used:

If x + y + z = 0, then x³ + y³ + z³ = 3 × x × y × z

a² - b² = (a - b)(a + b)

Calculation:

Numerator: (a² - b²) + (b² - c²) + (c² - a²) = 0

⇒ Numerator = 3(a² - b²)(b² - c²)(c² - a²)

Denominator: (a - b) + (b - c) + (c - a) = 0

⇒ Denominator = 3(a - b)(b - c)(c - a)

⇒ $\frac{3(a^2 - b^2)(b^2 - c^2)(c^2 - a^2)}{3(a - b)(b - c)(c - a)}$

⇒ $\frac{3(a - b)(a + b)(b - c)(b + c)(c - a)(c + a)}{3(a - b)(b - c)(c - a)}$

⇒ (a + b)(b + c)(c + a)

∴ The correct answer is option (1).