SSC CHSL Previous Paper 8 (Held On: 19 March 2020 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

The correct answer is 'Wasting one's time for things that have already been satisfactorily done'. 

Key Points

• The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'Reinventing the wheel' is 'Wasting one's time for things that have already been satisfactorily done'. (उन चीजों के लिए अपना समय बर्बाद करना जो पहले ही संतोषजनक ढंग से की जा चुकी हैं)
• Reinventing the wheel: to waste time learning how to do something when it is already known how to do it
• Example: We don't need to reinvent the wheel, we just need to hire someone who already knows how to make the system work.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 2. 
  

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Correct Sentence: Wasting one's time for things that have already been satisfactorily done. 

Additional Information

• Let's look at some idioms the word 'Get' are:
• | Idiom | Meaning | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | Get socked with something | to suddenly receive something that causes you problems (अचानक कुछ प्राप्त करने के लिए जो आपको परेशान करता है) | If you don't pay your credit card bill on time, you'll get socked with a huge late fee. | | Get someone's wires crossed | to have a different understanding of the same situation (एक ही स्थिति की एक अलग समझ रखने के लिए) | We must have got our wires crossed – I thought she was arriving tomorrow, not today. | | Get something out of your system | to do something enough so that you do not want to do it any longer(इतना कुछ करने के लिए कि आप इसे अब और नहीं करना चाहते हैं) | Let the kids run around a little longer, maybe they’ll get it out of their system. |

The correct answer is 'Nakul asked her how she knew that Rahul had told that to him.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is in Direct Speech. As per the question we have to change it into Indirect Speech.
• The process of transformation as follows: 
• 'Asked' will not change because the given sentence is an 'Interrogative sentence'.
• 'How' will be used as a conjunction because we know that in an interrogative sentence with a question word the question word itself is used as a conjunction.
• 'You' will be changed into 'she' because second-person pronouns are changed according to the reporting verb of the sentence in 'direct to indirect' transformation.
• We know that in the 'direct to indirect' transformation 'First form' of the verb is changed into 'Second form' of the verb.
• 'Has told' will be changed into 'Had told'.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1. 
  

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Correct Sentence: Nakul asked her how she knew that Rahul had told that to him.​ 

Additional Information

• Transformation of Imperative Sentence:
• 'Orders', 'Command', 'Request', 'Advice' are given in these kinds of sentences.
• Reporting Verb is changed into 'ordered, advised, requested, commanded, beg, forbade, suggested, proposed, assured, asked, reminded, warned, agreed, refused, promised', etc.
• Inverted Commas will be removed. And conjunction 'to/not to' will be used. 
• Example: 
• He said, "John, please bring me my towel." (Direct Speech)
• He requested John to bring him his towel. (Indirect Speech)

The correct answer is 'Upset'. 

Key Points

• The most appropriate antonym of the given word 'Tame' is 'Upset'.

• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the given words:

• | Words | Meaning | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | Tame | to control something dangerous or powerful; docile; gentle | He'll need to tame his temper if he wants to succeed. | | Upset | to make someone worried, unhappy, or angry | It still upsets him when he thinks about the accident. | | Restrain | to control the actions or behavior of someone by force, especially in order to stop them from doing something, or to limit the growth or force of something | When he started fighting, it took four police officers to restrain him. | | Sanctify | to make something socially or officially acceptable | They were spiritual agents with a spiritual goal and were morally sanctified. | | Control | to order, limit, or rule something, or someone's actions or behavior | You're going to have to learn to control your temper. |

• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is 'Damage'. 

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Tarnish' is 'Damage'.
• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the words given in the option:
• | Words | Meaning | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | Tarnish | to make people think that someone or something is less good. (कलंकित करना) | By this time a series of scandals had severely tarnished the candidate's reputation. | | Damage | to harm or spoil something. (किसी चीज को हानि पहुँचाना या बिगाड़ना) | Many buildings were badly damaged during the war. | | Decorate | to add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive. (किसी वस्तु या स्थान में कुछ जोड़ने के लिए, विशेष रूप से इसे और अधिक आकर्षक बनाने के लिए) | They decorated the wedding car with ribbons and flowers. | | Appease | to prevent further disagreement in arguments or war by giving to the opposing side an advantage that they have demanded. (विरोधी पक्ष को वह लाभ देकर जिसकी उसने मांग की है, बहस या युद्ध में और अधिक असहमति को रोकने के लिए) | She claimed that the government had only changed the law in order to appease their critics. | | Heighten | to increase or make something increase, especially an emotion or effect. (कुछ बढ़ाना, विशेष रूप से एक भावना या प्रभाव) | The strong police presence only heightened the tension among the crowd. |

The correct answer is 'happens'.

Key Points

• The given passage is about 'Forest Fires'.
• The most appropriate option for blank no 1 is 'happens' because it means '(of a situation or an event) to have existence or come into existence'. 
• Example: Anything could happen in the next half hour.
• All the other options cannot be used in the given fill in the blank because of their different meaning.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 2. 
  

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Correct Sentence: "Forest fire always happens by one of two reasons-naturally caused or human-caused"

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the other option:
• | Words/Phrase | Meaning | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | Take-up | how many people start to use or accept service, or sometimes a product, that has become available to them | We are calling for government action to improve the take-up of state benefits. | | Cause | the reason why something, especially something bad, happens | The police are still trying to establish the cause of the fire. | | Create | to make something new, or invent something | The Bible says that God created the world. |

The correct answer is 'caused'. 

Key Points

• The given passage is about 'Forest Fires'.
• The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is 'caused'.
• It means 'the reason why something, especially something bad, happens'. 
• Example: The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents.
• In the given sentence fill in the blank, The reason behind the natural fire is usually lightning.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1. 
  

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Correct Sentence: "Natural fire is generally caused by lightning..."

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the other words given in the Option:
• | Words | Meaning | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | Reasoned | If an argument is (well) reasoned, it is clear and carefully considered | He offered reasoned responses to our questions. | | Begun | to start to happen or exist | The bridge was begun five years ago and the estimated cost has already doubled. | | Troubled | having problems or difficulties | The survival package involves selling off the unprofitable parts of the troubled company. |

The correct answer is 'contributed'. 

Key Points

• The given passage is about 'Forest Fires'.
• The most appropriate word for the given fill in the blank is 'contributed'.
• It means 'to be one of the reasons why something happens'. 
• Example: Analysts agree that subprime loans contributed to the recession.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 3. 
  

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Correct Sentence: "a very small percentage contributed by spontaneous combustion of dry fuel such as sawdust and leaves..."

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the other words given in the option:
• | Words | Meaning | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | Achieved | to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort | The government's training policy, he claimed, was achieving its objectives. | | Gathered | to collect several things, often from different places or people | We gathered blueberries from the bushes. | | Attained | to reach or succeed in getting something | India attained independence in 1947, after decades of struggle. |

The correct answer is 'On the other hand'. 

Key Points

• The given passage is about 'Forest Fires'.
• The most appropriate option for the given fill in the blank is 'On the other hand'.
• It is 'used when you are comparing two different facts or two opposite ways of thinking about a situation'. 
• Example: On the one hand I'd like a job that pays more, but on the other hand I enjoy the work I'm doing at the moment.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 4. 
  

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Correct Sentence: "On the other hand, human-caused fire can happen..."

The correct answer is 'due to'. 

Key Points

• The given passage is about 'Forest Fire'.
• The most appropriate option for the given fill in the blank is 'due to'.
• It means 'expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time'. 
• Example: The next meeting is due to be held in three months' time.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1. 
  

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Correct Sentence: "On the other hand, human-caused fire can happen due to any number of reasons."

The correct answer is 'for its behaviour'. 

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'for their behaviour' should be used instead of 'for its behaviour'.
• Here, 'their' should be used instead of 'its'.
• We know that we don’t use "its" as a possessive pronoun usually for living things.
• In the given sentence possessive case should be used for the 'Cats' so 'their' should be used because 'Cats' are living things.
• 'Their' is a possessive determiner which means ‘belonging to them’. 
• Example: Their house is very small, isn’t it?
• In the given question 'Cats' is the main subject. It is plural and refers to the whole class of cats.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1. 
  

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Correct Sentence: Cats cannot be blamed for their behaviour to their masters as they are tamed so. 

Additional Information

• Some verbs are proceeded by reflexive Pronoun:
• Average, Revenge, Present, Absent, Pride, Available, Acquit, Reconcile, Apply, etc.
• Example: The IAF's Canberra bomber squadrons too acquitted themselves better than their PAF counterparts with their daring strikes deep inside Pakistani territory.
• If we use an intransitive verb in a sentence then there is no need for a Direct object/ Reflexive Pronoun/ Verbs which we usually do for ourselves. Such kinds of 'Verbs' are:
• Complain, Shave, Shower, Keep, Stop, Behave, Pit, Remember, Down, etc.
• Example: Justin always shaves on Sunday.

The correct answer is 'All the programmes can be performed perfectly well by this android.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is in the Active Voice. As per the question we have to change it into Passive Voice.
• The process of transformation as follows:
• The subject of the given sentence is 'The android'.
• The object of the given sentence is 'All the programmes'.
• The structure of the transformation of Modals: 
• Subject+Modals+V1+Object. (Active Voice)
• Subject(objective case)+Modals+be+V3+by+object(subjective case). (Passive Voice)
• Example: 
• Animals cannot make tools. (Active Voice)
• Tools cannot be made by animals. (Passive Voice)
• We know that in Active To Passive transformation 'can perform' will be changed into 'can be performed'.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1. 
  

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Correct Sentence: All the programmes can be performed perfectly well by this android. 

Additional Information

Transformation of Infinitives: Structure of it as follows:

• Subject+is/am/are/was/were/has/have/had+to+V1+Object.
• Subject(Objective case)+is/am/are/was/were/has/have/had+to+be+V3+by+object(subjective case). 
• Example:
• Your child is to learn chess. (Active Voice)
• Chess is to be learnt by your child. (Passive Voice)

Important Points

We do not change the tense of a verb when we convert a sentence from the active to the passive voice or vice versa.

The correct answer is 'ADBC'. 

Key Points

• The given sentence is an example of a Sentence Jumble.
• The first statement of a sentence jumbled question is usually an independent general statement, a noun, a universal fact, the starting of an incident, or it starts with 'most' or 'once'.
• Here, in the given question Part A will be the first sentence because it is the starting of an incident.
• Part D will be the next sentence because Part A talks about the pilgrimage of the person. And Part D tells us where he took shelter.
• Part B will be the next because it describes the behavior of Villagers.
• Lastly, Part C will be used because Part C tells us how Villagers treated him.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 3. 
  

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Correct Sentence: He was on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. One night, he took rest in a village unfamiliar on the way. The villagers were kind though doubtful. They offered him some food to eat and a room to stay.

The correct answer is 'many a time'. 

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• The idiom 'many a time' means 'many times'. 
• Example: I've told you many a time not to ride your bike on the pavement.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 4. 
  

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Correct Sentence: She is tender-hearted by nature and I have found her eyes moist many a time over the sad face of any children. 

Mistake Points 

• We tend to go for Option 3 but it would be wrong because "A" is a singular indefinite article, and "times" is plural.
• The two do not mix, therefore, it is wrong. "Many a times" may be a colloquialism, but it is still incorrect.
• "Many a time" and "many times" mean the same thing, but "many a time" is a more formal or old-fashioned way to say "many times".
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is 'Compromize'.

Key Points

• In the given options 'Compromize' is wrongly spelt.
• Its correct spelling is 'Compromise'.
• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the given Options:
• | Words | Meaning | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | Compromise | an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree | It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today's talks. | | Sympathize | to understand and care about someone's problems | I know what it's like to have migraines, so I really sympathize with you. | | Scrutinize | to examine something very carefully in order to discover information | He scrutinized the men's faces carefully/closely, trying to work out who was lying. | | Colonize | to send people to live in and govern another country | Peru was colonized by the Spanish in the 16th century. |

The correct answer is 'has no relevance'. 

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'have no relevance' should be used instead of 'has no relevance'.
• We use 'some' with 'of' before 'the', 'demonstratives (this, that)', 'pronouns (you, us)', or possessives (my, your).
• We use "some of" to refer to a part of a whole.
• Example: It was great to meet some of her friends and colleagues.
• Here, in the given question the main subject is 'the issues'. And it is in the plural form.
• Hence, a plural auxiliary verb 'have' should be used instead of 'has'.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 2. 
  

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Correct Sentence: Some of the issues discussed in the media nowadays have no relevance to the nation-building process.

Additional Information

• Amount of/ quantity of are used with an uncountable noun. They are used as the subject of the sentence.

• And a singular verb is used with them. 

• Example: 

• The amount of sugar are not sufficient.

• The amount of sugar is not sufficient.

The correct answer is 'Contemporary'. 

Key Points

• The most appropriate one-word for the given group of words is 'Contemporary'.
• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the words given in the Option:
• | One-word | Meaning | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | Contemporary | existing or happening now | Although the play was written hundreds of years ago, it still has a contemporary (= modern) feel to it. | | Partner | a person or organization you are closely involved with in some way | He gave up his job as a police officer after his partner was killed. | | Collaborator | a person who works with an enemy who has taken control of their country | Even an expert can benefit from a collaborator to help eliminate mistakes. | | Confidant | a person you trust and share your feelings and secrets with | Her brother is her closest confidant. |

The correct answer is 'Refreshing'. 

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Pleasant' is 'Refreshing'.
• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the given words:

The correct answer is 'as high as'. 

Key Points

• The most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence is 'as high as'.
• Here, in the given question 'as high as a kite' is an idiom.
• It means 'to behave in a silly or exciting way because you have taken drugs or drunk a lot of alcohol'. 
• Example: I tried to talk to her after the party, but she was as high as a kite.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1. 
  

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Correct Sentence: The selection to the police department raised him as high as a kite.

Additional Information

• Let's look at some idioms:
• | Idiom | Meaning | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | be asking for it/trouble | to be behaving stupidly in a way that is likely to cause problems for you | Drinking alcohol before driving is really asking for trouble. | | be at a loose end | to have nothing to do | If you find yourself at a loose end, you could always clean the bathroom. | | be at odds | to disagree | They're at odds over the funding of the project. | | be at the bottom of sth | to be the real reason for or the cause of something | The desire for money is at the bottom of much of the world's violence. |

The correct answer is 'Falling deeply in love with someone'. 

Key Points

• The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'Falling head over heels' is 'Falling deeply in love with someone'.
• Falling head over heels: If you fall head over heels or fall head over heels in love, you fall suddenly and deeply in love with someone
• Example: You have to remember that I was head over heels in love with Bill.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1. 
  

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Correct Sentence: Falling deeply in love with someone. 

Additional Information

• Let's look at some idioms:

• | Idiom | Meaning | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | A piece of the action | a part of the profits or advantages that come from an activity | When it comes to lawsuits, everyone seems to want a piece of the action. | | A piece of the pie | a share of something | When the business started making money, everyone in his family wanted a piece of the pie. | | A piece of the action | involvement in something successful that someone else has started | Now research has proved that the drug is effective, everyone wants a piece of the action. |

• दिए गए मुहावरे का सबसे उपयुक्त अर्थ है, 'किसी के साथ प्यार में पड़ना'।

• Falling head over heels:- यदि आप ऊँची एड़ी के जूते पर सिर झुकाते हैं या प्यार में ऊँची एड़ी के जूते पर गिरते हैं, तो आप किसी के साथ प्यार में अचानक और गहराई से गिरते हैं ।

• उदाहरण: You have to remember that I was head over heels in love with Bill.

• इसलिए, ऊपर वर्णित बिंदुओं के अनुसार, हम पाते हैं कि सही उत्तर विकल्प 1 है।
  

उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार की ओर से कोई ठोस कदम नहीं उठाया गया है।

सही वाक्य: Falling deeply in love with someone. 

Additional Information

• आइए कुछ मुहावरों को देखें:
• | मुहावरा | जिसका अर्थ है | उदाहरण | | --- | --- | --- | | A piece of the action | मुनाफे या फायदे का एक हिस्सा जो एक गतिविधि से आता है | When it comes to lawsuits, everyone seems to want a piece of the action | | A piece of the pie | किसी चीज़ का हिस्सा |
  When the business started making money, everyone in his family wanted a piece of the pie.
  
  | | A piece of the action | किसी और चीज में सफल होना जो किसी और ने शुरू किया हो | Now research has proved that the drug is effective, everyone wants a piece of the action. |

The correct answer is 'Concede'. 

Key Points

• The most appropriate antonym of the given word 'Dispute' is 'Concede'.
• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the words given in the Option:
• | Words | Meaning | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | Dispute | an argument or disagreement, especially an official one between, for example, workers and employers or two countries with a common border | They have been unable to resolve the dispute over working conditions. | | Concede | to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true | The government has conceded (that) the new tax policy has been a disaster. | | Strengthen | to make something stronger or more effective, or to become stronger or more effective | They have been strengthening their border defenses in preparation for war. | | Quarrel | an angry disagreement between two or more people or groups | They had a bitter quarrel over some money three years ago and they haven't spoken to each other since. | | Impute | to say that someone is responsible for something that has happened, especially something bad, or that something is the cause of something else | For purposes of the company's violations, the conduct of its officials and employees may be imputed to the firm. |

The correct answer is 'Dilemma'. 

Key Points

• The most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words is 'Dilemma'.

• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the given words:

• | One-words | Meaning | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | Dilemma | a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two different things you could do | The president is clearly in a dilemma about how to tackle the crisis. | | Sophistication | the quality of being sophisticated | Her sophistication is evident from the way she dresses. | | Instability | the uncertainty caused by the possibility of a sudden change in the present situation | The building's instability makes it extremely dangerous. | | Complication | something that makes a situation more difficult, or the act of doing this | If any complications arise, let me know and I'll help. |

• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is 'attention'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is 'attention'.
• It means 'notice, thought, or interest'. 
• Example: After an hour, my attention started to wander (= I stopped taking notice).
• All the other options are incorrect contextually in the given sentence because of their different meaning.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 2. 
  

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Correct Sentence: Children need special care and attention from the side of their parents for making them emotionally strong.  

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the other words given in the option:
• | Words | Meaning | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | Suspicion | a belief or idea that something may be true | I have a suspicion that he only asked me out because my brother persuaded him to. | | Reflection | the image of something in a mirror or on any reflective surface | He put silver foil around the fire to increase heat reflection. | | Compromise | an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree | It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today's talks. |

The correct answer is 'DBCA'. 

Key Points

• The given sentence is an example of a Sentence Jumble.
• The first statement of a sentence jumbled question is usually an independent general statement, a noun, a universal fact, the starting of an incident, or it starts with 'most' or 'once'.
• Here, in the given question the first sentence will be 'Part D'. Because Part D is the starting of an incident that is 'arrival of someone at the outskirts of a city'.
• Part B will be the next sentence because after arrival 'He' took a 'taxi driver'.
• Part C will be the next sentence because Part B is connected with Part C. It tells us what that person told 'Driver'.
• And lastly, Part A will be the last sentence because it tells how the driver reacted.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1. 
  

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Correct Sentence: He arrived on the outskirts of a city. He asked a taxi driver to take him to the shopping mall. The driver had a cloudy look drove off without taking him. The driver had a cloudy look drove off without taking him.

The correct answer is 'Accomodate'. 

Key Points

• In the given question 'Accomodate' is incorrectly spelt.
• Its correct spelling is 'Accommodate'.
• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the other words given in the Option:
• | Words | Meaning | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | Accommodate | to provide with a place to live or to be stored in | New students may be accommodated in halls of residence. | | Tolerate | to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them | I will not tolerate that kind of behaviour in my class. | | Temperate | not extreme; within a middle range | The climate here is pretty temperate. | | Promulgate | to announce something publicly, especially a new law | The new law was finally promulgated in the autumn of last year. |

The correct answer is 'prejudice'. 

Key Points

• The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is 'prejudice'.
• It means 'an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge'. 
• Example: Laws against racial prejudice must be strictly enforced.
• All the other words cannot be used in the given fill in the blank because of their different meaning.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1. 
  

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Correct Sentence: Unnecessary suspicion and lack of trust against the others are caused by prejudice.  

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the other words given in the Option:
• | Word | Meaning | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | Contentment | happiness and satisfaction, often because you have everything you need | His face wore a look of pure contentment. | | Impartiality | the fact of not supporting any of the sides involved in an argument | The state must ensure the independence and impartiality of the justice system. | | Empathy | the ability to share someone else’s feelings or experiences by imagining what it would be like to be in that person’s situation | He loves children and has a certain empathy for them. |

Given,

South Africa, Europe, Africa, North America

Here we see all of the above are continents except South Africa, which is a country in southern Africa.

Hence, the correct answer is South Africa.

Given,

 

The pattern followed here is, the lines in the circle are drawn alternatively horizontal and vertically. And the rectangle in the corner is moving in the clockwise direction.

∴ The image in the place of the question mark (?) is 

Hence, the correct answer is option 3).

Given,

 

The opposite faces are,

 

Here we see 2 is on the face opposite face showing 1.

Hence, the correct answer is 2.

Given,

In the mirror image, the top and bottom part of the image remains the same and the left and right parts of the image interchanges.

The mirror image is as follows,

Hence, the correct answer is option 2).

Given,

'STRONG' is written as 'RTSUZBEGEG'.

The pattern followed here is,

Similarly,

Hence, the correct answer NPQSCEDFQS.

Given,

Gloves : Hands : : Shoes : ?

The pattern followed here is, we wear gloves on hands and similarly shoes on feet.

Hence, the correct answer is Feet.

Given,

(11, 17, 204)

The pattern followed here is,

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

(11 × 17) + 17 = 204

187 + 17 = 204

204 = 204

Similarly,

(12 × 21) + 21 = 273

252 + 21 = 273

273 = 273

Hence, '(12, 21, 273)' is the correct answer.

Given,

50, 49, 53, 44, 60, 35, ?

The pattern followed here is,

50 - 1 (1²) = 49

49 + 4 (22) = 53

53 - 9 (32) = 44

44 + 16 (42) = 60

60 - 25 (52) = 35

35 + 36 (62) = 71

Hence, the correct answer is 71.

Given,

The number of triangles is,

Hence, the correct answer is 10.

Given,

K_ _MKXZ_KX_MK_ZM

The pattern followed here is,

1) KXXMKXZMKXZMKKZM

2. KMZMKXZMKXZMKXZM

2) KXXMKXZMKXKMKXZM

4) KXZM/ KXZM/ KXZM/ KXZM

Here we see the fourth option has a particular pattern.

Hence, the correct answer is XZMZX.

Given,

(52, 48, 64)

The pattern followed here is,

52 - 48 = 4

4³ = 64

Similarly,

92 - 90 = 2

2³ = 8

Hence, the correct answer is (92, 90, 8).

Given, NR : MI :: BK : ?

The pattern followed here is,

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Here we see the opposite letters of the first group is written in the second group.

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Similarly,

The letter Y is opposite to the B and P is opposite to K.

Hence, the correct answer is YP.

Given,

1. Mount Abu
2. World
3. India 4. Rajasthan
4. Nakki Lake

Here the logical and meaning order is,

5. Nakki Lake
6. Mount Abu 4. Rajasthan
7. India
8. World

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

Given,

In a batch of 68 students, 23 students do not participate in any of the two games i.e. cricket and squash, 17 students participate in cricket only, 24 students participate in cricket and squash.

Total student = 68

Students do not participate in any of the two games  = 23

Those who participated = 68 - 23 = 45

Students  participate in cricket only = 17

Students participate in cricket and squash = 24

Students participated in Squash only = Those who participated - (Students participate in cricket only+ Students participate in cricket and squash)

= 45 - (17+24)

= 45 - 41 = 4

4 students participated in squash only. 

Hence, the correct answer is 4.

Given,

3 : 67 :: 6 : ?

The pattern followed here is,

3 : 67 → 4³ = 64 +3 = 67

Similarly,

6 : ? → 7³ = 343 + 6 = 349

Hence, '349' is the correct answer.

Given,

16 + 8 × 25 - 15 ÷ 5 = 138

By options;

1) × and + ; 15 and 25

LHS = 16 × 8 + 15 - 25 ÷ 5

= 128 + 15 - 5

= 138 = RHS

Hence, the correct answer is × and + ; 15 and 25.

Given,

'WORKSHOP' is written as '231518111981516'.

The pattern followed here is,

We know,

∴ 

Similarly,

Hence, the correct answer is 1415225132518.

Given,

Infants, Males, Fathers

The Venn diagram is as follows,

Hence, the correct answer is option 2).

Given,

Diabetes: Disease

Here we see the relation here is Diabetes is a disease similarly, summer is a season.

Hence, the correct answer is Summer: Season.

Given,

AEIM, SVZD, RVZD, CGKO

The pattern followed here is,

Hence, the correct answer is SVZD.

Given,

Statements:

No plastic is iron.

All steel is iron.

Conclusions:

I. Some plastic is steel.

II. Some iron is steel.

III. No steel is plastic.

The least possible Venn diagram is as follows,

Conclusions:

I. Some plastic is steel ⟶ False (From Venn diagram we see no plastic is steel)

II. Some iron is steel ⟶ True (From Venn diagram we see some iron is steel)

III. No steel is plastic ⟶ True (From Venn diagram we see no plastic is steel)

Hence, the correct answer is Only conclusion II and III follow.

Given,

 

The paper when unfolded will look as follows,

 

Hence, the correct answer is option 2).

Given,

'sky is blue' is written as '815'; 'blue and red' is written as '725'; 'Ram likes red' is coded as '203'; 'Sita and Ram' are written as '379'.

The codes are as follows,

 

∴ The 'Ram likes blue' is written as 305.

Hence, the correct answer is 503.

Given,

The above figure is embedded in the following figure,

Hence, the correct answer is option 4).

Given,

Pointing to the photograph of Amit, Gagan, said, 'His sister's mother's husband is my daughter's mother's husband's father.

The family tree is as follows,

Here we see Amit is the brother of Gagan.

Hence, the correct answer is Brother.

Given:

Area of isosceles right angled triangle = 121 cm²

Formula used:

Area of triangle = 1/2 × base × height

According to Pythagoreans theorem

(Hypotenuse)² = (Perpendicular)² + (Base)²

Calculation: 

Let the base and height of the isosceles triangle be ‘x’

Area = 1/2 × base × height

⇒ 121 = 1/2 × x × x

⇒ x² = 242

Taking square root

⇒ x = √242

⇒ x = 11√2

Using Pythagoreans theorem

(AC)² = (AB)² + (BC)²

⇒ (AC)² = (11√2)² + (11√2)²

⇒ (AC)² = 242 + 242

⇒ (AC)² = 484

Taking square root

⇒ AC = √484

⇒ AC = 22 cm

∴ The hypotenuse is 22cm.

Given:

Radius of 1^st circle = 4 cm

Radius of 2^nd circle = 4 cm

Distance between the centres of two circles = 17 cm

Formula used:

(Length of transverse tangent)² = [(distance between the centres)² – (r₁ + r₂)²]

Where r₁ and r₂ are the radii of two circles.

Calculation: 

Let the transverse tangent be PQ and distance between the centres be AB

Let r₁ and r₂ be the radii of the circles

According to the formula

⇒ (PQ)² = (AB)² – (r₁ + r₂)²

⇒ (PQ)² = (17)² – (4 + 4)²

⇒ (PQ)² = 289 – 64

⇒ (PQ)² = 225

⇒ PQ = √225

⇒ PQ = 15 cm

∴ The length of a transverse tangent is 15 cm

Given:

Distance covered by car = 150 km

Time taken by the car = 5 hours

Formula used:

Distance = Speed × Time

Calculation:

Speed of car = 150/5

⇒ Speed of car = 30 km/h

According to the question, if he travels at 1/3^rd of its usual speed then

⇒ Speed = 30/3 km/h

⇒ Speed = 10 km/h

⇒ Time taken to travel 150 km at reduced speed = 150/10 hours

⇒ Time taken to travel 150 km at reduced speed = 15 hours

⇒ Increase in time = (15 – 5) hours

⇒ Increase in time 10 hours

∴ It will take 10 hours more to cover same distance if speed gets reduced to 1/3^rd its usual speed. 

         

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Speed ratio = 3:1

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Time ratio = 1:3 

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Given 1 unit = 5 hour so 3 unit = 15 hour  

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Increase in time = (15 – 5) hours = 10 hours

Given

Marked price of book = Rs. 150

1^st discount = 30%

2^nd discount = 40%

Formula used:

Discount = Marked price – Selling price

Discount % = Discount/Marked price × 100

When 2 discounts are given,

Net discount = (D₁ + D₂ – D₁D₂/100)%

Where, D₁ = Discount 1

D₂ = Discount 2

Calculation:

Net discount = (D₁ + D₂ – D₁D₂/100)%

Net Discount = [30 + 40 – (30)(40)/100]%

⇒ Net Discount = (70 – 12)

⇒ Net Discount = 58% 

Discount % = Discount/Marked price × 100

⇒ 58% = Discount/150 × 100

⇒ Discount = 58 × 150/100 = 87 

Discount = Marked price – Selling price

⇒ 87 = 150 – Selling price

⇒ Selling Price = Rs. 63

∴ Its selling price is Rs. 63  

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⇒Discount = 100 - 42 = 58  

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⇒ D% = (58/100) × 100 = 58%

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as per the question, 

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Selling price  = Marked price – Discount     

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SP = 150 - (150 × 58)/100 = 63

Given:

 

Calculation:

Value per tonne in 2005 = 150/100 = 1.5

Value per tonne in 2006 = 150/75 = 2

Value per tonne in 2007 = 330/150 = 2.2

Value per tonne in 2008 = 400/160 = 2.5

Value per tonne in 2009 = 500/200 = 2.5

∴ Value per tonne is equal in 2008 and 2009

Given: 

2cotθ = 3 

Formula used: 

Sinθ = P/H 

Cosθ = B/H 

Tanθ = P/B 

Cotθ = B/P 

H2 = P2 + B2

where P = Perpendicular 

B = Base 

H = Height 

Calculation: 

2cotθ = 3 

⇒ cotθ = 3/2 

on comparing with (Cotθ = B/P), we get 

⇒ B = 3

⇒ P = 2 

According to Pythagorean theorem

⇒ H² = P² + B²

⇒ H2 = 22 + 32

⇒ H = √13 

⇒ Sinθ = 2/√13  

⇒ Cosθ = 3/√13  

⇒ Tanθ = 2/3 

Putting all the above values in equation $\frac{{\sqrt {13} \cos \theta - 3\tan \theta }}{{3\tan \theta + \sqrt {13} \sin \theta }}$

⇒ $\frac{{\sqrt {13} (3/\sqrt13) - 3(2/3) }}{{3(2/3) + \sqrt {13} (2/ \sqrt {13}) }}$

⇒ (3 - 2)/(2 + 2) = 1/4 

∴ The value of $\frac{{\sqrt {13} \cos \theta - 3\tan \theta }}{{3\tan \theta + \sqrt {13} \sin \theta }}$is 1/4.

Given: 

${x^4} + \frac{1}{{{x^4}}} = 14159$ 

Formula used: 

(a + b)² = a² + b² + 2ab 

Calculation: 

x⁴ + 1/x⁴ = 14159

Adding 2 on both sides, 

⇒ x⁴ + 1/x⁴ + 2 = 14159 + 2

⇒ (x² + 1/x²)² = 14161

Taking square root both sides

⇒ (x² + 1/x²) = √(14161)

⇒ (x² + 1/x²) = 119

Adding 2 on both sides, 

⇒ x² + 1/x² + 2 = 119 + 2

⇒ (x + 1/x)² =  121

Taking square root both sides

⇒ x + 1/x  = √121

⇒ x + 1/x = 11

∴ The value of x + 1/x is 11.

Given:

Area of ΔABC = 30 cm²

Formula used:

When three medians of Δ ABC intersect at point L

Area of ΔBLX = 1/6 × ΔABC

Calculation: 

Area of ΔBLX = 1/6 × ΔABC 

⇒ Area of ΔBLX = 1/6 × 30

⇒ Area of ΔBLX = 5 cm²

Area of BXLZ = 2 × ΔBLX

⇒ Area of BXLZ = 2 × 5

⇒ Area of BXLZ = 10 cm²

∴ The area of the quadrilateral BXLZ is 10 cm²

Given:

Numbers of teachers in the age group of 40 - 45 = 3

Numbers of teachers in the age group of 45 - 50 = 5

Numbers of teachers in the age group of 50 - 55 = 4

Numbers of teachers in the age group of 55 - 60 = 7

Numbers of teachers in the age group of 60 - 65 = 9

Numbers of teachers in the age group of 65 - 70 = 5

Numbers of teachers in the age group of 70 - 75 = 6

Calculation:

We clearly see that, 

Numbers of teachers in the age group of 60 - 65 = 9

Which is maximum teachers in this group.

∴ The numbers of teachers in the age group of 60 -65 is 9 which is maximum.

Given:

 

Calculation:

Decrease in exports in 2006 = 100 – 75 = 25

⇒ Percentage decrease = 25/100 × 100 = 25 %

Increase in exports in 2007 = 150 – 75 = 75

⇒ Percentage increase = 75/75 × 100 = 100 %

Increase in exports in 2008 = 160 – 150 = 10

⇒ Percentage increase = 10/150 × 100 = 6.66 %

Increase in exports in 2009 = 200 – 160 = 40

⇒ Percentage increase = 40/160 × 100 = 25 %

∴ Percentage increase was maximum in year 2007.

Given:

X = tan40°

Formula used:

tan (90° – θ) = cot θ 

cot θ = 1/tan θ

Calculation:

2tan50º

⇒ 2tan(90° – 40°)

⇒ 2 × cot 40° 

⇒ 2 × 1/tan 40° 

⇒ 2 × (1/X) = 2/X

∴ The value of 2tan50º is 2/X.

Given:

The divisor is 6 times the quotient and 3 times the reminder

The reminder = 40

Formula used:

Dividend = (Divisor × Quotient) + Reminder

Calculation:

Divisor = 3 × Reminder 

⇒ Divisor = 3 × 40 = 120

Quotient = (1/6) × Divisor

⇒ Quotient = (1/6) × 120 = 20

Dividend = (Divisor × Quotient) + Reminder

⇒ 120 ×  20 + 40

⇒ 2400 + 40

⇒ 2440

∴ The dividend is 2440.

Given:

Radii of two circles = 20 cm and 5 cm

AB is the direct common tangent

Formula used:

When two circles touches at a point externally 

Direct common tangent = $2\sqrt{\rm r_1 r_2}$

r₁ = Radius of 1^st circle

r₂ = Radius of 2^nd circle

Calculation:

Direct common tangent = $2\sqrt{\rm r_1 r_2}$

⇒ $2\sqrt{20× 5}$

⇒ $2\sqrt{100}$

⇒ 2 × 10

⇒ 20

⇒ AB = 20 cm

∴ Length of AB is 20 cm.

Given:

Days Kamal takes to dig a pond = 8 days

Days Anil takes to dig a pond = 14 days

The expense of digging a pond = ₹ 4,400

Formula used:

Wages = Efficiency × Time period

Calculation:

Taking L.C.M of 8 and 14

⇒ L.C.M of 8 and 14 = 56

⇒ Efficiency of Kamal = (56/8) = 7

⇒ Efficiency of Anil = (56/14) = 4

As both worked for the equal time period

Wages ratio = 7 : 4

⇒ Total wages in terms of ratio = 7 + 4 = 11 units

Actual wages = Rs. 4,400

⇒ Money earned by Anil = (4400/11) × 4 = 1,600

∴ The money earned by Anil is Rs. 1,600.

Given:

 In ΔXYZ

L is the Circumcentre

∠X = 40° 

Concept Used:

(i) Circumcentre is the point of intersection of the Perpendicular Bisectors of the sides of a triangle.

(ii) The angle subtended at the center is always double the angle subtended at the remaining arc.

Calculation:

Let L is the Circumcentre, then LY and LZ are circumradii.

then ∠L  = 2∠X (By circumcentre property) 

⇒ ∠YLZ  = 2∠YXZ

⇒ ∠YLZ = 2 × 40°

⇒ ∠YLZ = 80°

In  ΔLYZ

LY = LZ (radius of the circle)

If two sides are equal then their corresponding angles are also equal 

⇒ ∠LYZ = ∠LZY 

 ∠ZYL + ∠YZL + ∠YLZ = 180° 

⇒ 2∠YZL = 180° -  80° = 100°  

⇒ ∠YZL = 50° 

∴ The value of ∠YZL is 50°.

Given:

\(25 - \left[ {16 - \left{ {14 - \left( {18 - \overline {8 + 3} } \right)} \right}} \right]\)

Concept used:

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Calculation:

\(25 - \left[ {16 - \left{ {14 - \left( {18 - \overline {8 + 3} } \right)} \right}} \right]\)

⇒ 25 - [16 - {14 - (18 - 11)}]

⇒ 25 - [16 - {14 - 7}]

⇒ 25 - [16 - 7]

⇒ 25 - 9

⇒ 16

∴ The value of \(25 - \left[ {16 - \left{ {14 - \left( {18 - \overline {8 + 3} } \right)} \right}} \right]\) is 16.

Given:

a - b = 18

a3 - b3 = 324

Formula used:

x3 - y3 = (x - y)[(x - y)2 + 3xy]

Calculation:

a3 - b3 = (a - b)[(a - b)² + 3ab]

⇒ 18[182 + 3ab] = 324

⇒ 18[324 + 3ab] = 324

⇒ 5832 + 54ab = 324

⇒ 54ab = 324 – 5832

⇒ 54ab = – 5508

⇒ ab = – 102

∴ The value of ab is – 102  

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a3 - b3 = (a - b)[(a - b)2 + 3ab]

⇒ 18[182 + 3ab] = 324 

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⇒ 182 + 3ab = 324/18  

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⇒ 324 + 3ab = 18  

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⇒ 3ab = -306  

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⇒ ab = -102

Calculation:

Export in 2005 = 100 (lakh)

Export in 2006 = 75 (lakh)

⇒ Decreased in export = 100 – 75 = 25

⇒ Percentage drop in the export = (25/100) × 100

⇒ 25

∴ Required answer is 25%

Given:

Selling price or the bike = Rs. 25000

Profit percentage = 25%

Formula used:

Profit % = {(SP – CP)/CP} × 100

Loss % = {(CP – SP)CP} × 100

CP = Cost price

SP = Selling price

Calculation:

25% profit = 5/4

15% loss = 17/20

According to the question,

Selling price should be (25000 × 4/5 × 17/20)

⇒ 20000 × 17/20

⇒ 1000 × 17

⇒ 17000

⇒ Selling price = Rs. 17000

∴ Required selling price is Rs. 17000

 

25% profit = 125%

15% loss = 85%

Ratio of selling price             125   :  85

                                               25   :   17

⇒ 25 → 25000

⇒ 1 → 1000

⇒ 17 → 17000

∴ Required selling price is Rs. 17000

Given:

An average of 40 numbers = 36

average of the first 25 numbers = 31

Average of last 16 numbers = 43

Calculation:

⇒ {(31 × 25) + (16 × 43)} – (40 × 36)

⇒ {775 + 688} – 1440

⇒ 1463 – 1440

⇒ 23

∴ The 25th number is 23.  

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GIven average = 36 

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Missing number. = average + (higher avg. - avg ) × carry a higher average of candidate - (avg - lower avg) × carry a lower average of the candidate 

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So, the 25th number. =  36 + (43 - 36) 16 - (36 - 31) 25

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⇒ 36 + 112 - 125 = 23

Given:

Woman earns Rs. 1000/day

Increased earning = Rs. 1160/day

Concept used:

Percentage increased = (Difference/Actual) × 100

Calculation:

{(1160 – 1000)/1000} × 100

⇒ (160/1000) × 100

⇒ 16

⇒ Increased % = 16%

∴ Her earnings increase by 16%

Given:

sinθ = 2x 

cosθ = 2/x

Formula used:

Sin2θ + Cos2θ = 1

Calculation:

⇒ sinθ = 2x 

⇒ sin2θ = 4x² ---------(1)

⇒ cosθ = 2/x

⇒ cos2θ = 4/x²---------(2)    Add (1) and (2)

⇒ Sin2θ + Cos2θ = 4x2 + 4/x2 

⇒ 4x2 + 4/x2 = 1

⇒ 4(x2 + 1/x2) = 1 

∴ The required value is 1

Given:

Circumference of the circle = 22 cm

Formula used:

Circumference = 2πr

Area of a circle = πr²

Area of the quadrant = (πr2 × 1/4)

r = Radius of the circle

Calculation:

2πr = 22

⇒ πr = 11

⇒ 22/7 × r = 11

⇒ r = 3.5

Area of the circle = πr²

⇒ 22/7 × 7/2 × 7/2

⇒ 154/4

⇒ Area of the quadrant = 154/4 × 1/4

⇒ 154/16

⇒ 9.625

⇒ Area of the quadrant = 9.625 cm²

∴ Area of the quadrant is 9.625 cm²

Given:

Initial ratio = 16 : 19

Ratio after decrease = 7 : 6

Concept used:

(1st number – x) : (2nd number – x) = Ratio after decrease

Calculation:

Let x be decreased from each terms

(16 – x)/(19 – x) = 7/6

⇒ 96 – 6x = 133 – 7x

⇒ 7x – 6x = 133 – 96

⇒ x = 37

∴ Required answer is 37

Given:

Total amount = 9/8 of the sum to suresh

Time = 5 year

Formula used:

Simple interest = (Principal amount × rate of interest × time)/100

Calculation:

Let the principal and rate of interest be P and R

Total amount = 9P/8

Simple interest = (9P/8) – P = P/8

S.I. = (P × R × T)/100

⇒ P/8 = (P × R × 5)/100

⇒ 1/8 = R/20

⇒ R = 20/8

⇒ R = 2.5%

∴ The rate of simple interest is 2.5%.

The Correct Answer is "1891".

Important Points

• The Rovers Cup was an annual football tournament held in India.
• It was the second oldest tournament of India.
• The championship was started by some British football enthusiasts at Bombay, Maharashtra in 1891, as a form of amusement.
• Rovers Cup was organized by Western India Football Association (WIFA).
• Rovers Cup was Founded in 1890.
• Rovers Cup was Abolished 2001.
• The last champions of the Rovers Cup was Mohun Bagan AC.

The correct Answer is "1917".

Key Points 

• "1917" is a 2019 British war film directed and produced by Sam Mendes, who co-wrote the film with Krysty Wilson-Cairns.
• Best motion picture - drama winner is 1917.
• Best actress in a motion picture - drama winner is  Renée Zellweger - Judy.
• Best actor in a motion picture - drama winner is  Joaquin Phoenix - Joker.

 

Additional Information

• The Golden Globe Awards are accolades bestowed by the 93 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association beginning in January 1944.
• It recognizes excellence in film, both American and international, and American television.
• The annual ceremony at which the awards are presented is normally held every January and is a major part of the film industry's awards season, which culminates each year in the Academy Awards.
• The 77th Golden Globe Awards, honoring the best in film and television in 2019, were held on January 5, 2020.

The correct answer is Maharashtra.

Key Points

• Lavani is folk music of Maharashtra.
• Capital: Mumbai.
• Chief Minister: Eknath Shinde.
• Governor: Bhagat Singh koshyari.
• Official Language: Marathi.

Additional Information

Karnataka

• Carnatic is folk music of Karnataka.
• Capital: Bengaluru.
• Chief Minister: Basavaraj Bommai
• Governor: Thaawarchand Gehlot.
• Official Language: Kannada

​Odisha

• Odissi is a folk dance form of Odisha
• Capital: Bhubaneswar.
• Chief Minister: Naveen Patnaik.
• Governor: Ganeshi Lal.
• Official Language: Odia.

Kerala​

• Kathakali and Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form of Kerala
• Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
• Chief Minister: Pinarayi Vijayan
• Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan
• Official Language: Malayalam

The correct answer is Monera.

Key Points

• Monera is a kingdom that contains unicellular organisms with a prokaryotic cell organization having no nuclear membrane such as bacteria.
• They contain 70S ribosomes and DNA is naked.
• They reproduce asexually by binary fission or budding.
• They do not possess any membrane-bound organelles.
• They are found mostly in a moist environment like hot springs, snow, deep oceans, or as parasites in other organisms.

Additional Information

• Animalia kingdom includes all animals.
• Animals are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms.
• Animals are heterotrophic, obtaining their energy by consuming energy-releasing food substances.
• Animals typically reproduce sexually.
• Animals are made up of cells that do not have cell walls.
• Protista is a kingdom of simple eukaryotic organisms, usually composed of a single cell or a colony of similar cells.
• Protists live in water, in moist terrestrial habitats, and as parasites and other symbionts in the bodies of multicellular eukaryotes.
• Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that include microorganisms such as yeasts, moulds and mushrooms.
• They can be either single-celled or multicellular organisms.
• Fungi contain a cell wall and are omnipresent.

The Correct Answer is Nand Kishore Acharya.

Important Points

• ​ Nand Kishore Acharya awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 in Hindi Literature.
• He receives recognition for his book of Hindi poetry, 'Chheelatey Hue Apne Ko'.
• Nand Kishore Acharya was born in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

 

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Additional Information

• The Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, is an organization dedicated to the promotion of literature in the languages of India.
• Founded on 12 March 1954, it is supported by, though independent of, the Indian government.
• Its office is located in Rabindra Bhavan near Mandi House in Delhi.
• It presents the annual Sahitya Akademi Award of Rs. 100,000 (approx. USD 1,500 (in the year 2013)) in each of the 24 languages it supports, as well as the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship for lifetime achievement.

Key Points

• Seven poets will be given the award -- Phukan Ch. Basumatary (Bodo), Nand Kishore Acharya (Hindi), Niba A Khandekar (Konkani), Kumar Manish Arvind (Maithili), V Madhusoodanan Nair (Malayalam), Anuradha Patil (Marathi), and Penna Madhusudan (Sanskrit).
• Joysree Goswami Mahanta (Assamese), L Birmangol Singh (Manipuri), Cho Dharman (Tamil) and Bandi Narayan Swami (Telugu) will receive the award for their novels.
• Six authors will get the recognition in short story category -- Abdul Ahad Hajini (Kashmiri), Tarun Kanti Mishra (Odia), Kripal Kazak (Punjabi), Ramswaroop Kisan (Rajasthani), Kali Charan Hembram (Santali), and Ishwar Moorjani (Sindhi).

The correct answer is Tripitaka.

Key Points

• Tripiṭaka is the traditional term for the Buddhist scriptures.
• Tripitaka are of three types:
• Vinay Pitaka rules of monastic discipline for monks.
• Sutta Pitaka is a collection of Buddha's Sermon.
• Abhidhamma Pitaka is the philosophies of Buddha's teachings.

Important Points

Buddhism

• Founder of Buddhism: Gautam Buddha was born in 563 BC at Lumbinivana(Rummindehi district, Nepal) on Vaisakha Purnima day in Sakya Kshatriya clan.
• His father Suddhodhana and his mother Mahamaya.
• After his mother's early death, he was brought up by stepmother Gautami.
• He married at 16 to Yasodhara, enjoyed married life for 13 years, and had a son named Rahul.
• At the age of 29, he enounced home, this was his Mahabhinishkramana (geat going forth, Symbol - horse), and became a wandering ascetic.
• At the age of 35, under a pipal tree at Uruvella (Bodh Gaya) on the banks of river Niranjana(modern name Flagu), he attained Nirvana (enlightenment, Symbol - Bodhi tree) after 49 days of continuous meditation.
• First Sermon at Sarnath to his five disciples known as **Dharamachakra Pravartna (**Symbol - 8 spoked wheel).
• He died at the age of 80 in 483 BC at Kushinagar district in Uttar Pradesh. This is known as Mahaparinirvana (Final Blowing out).

Additional Information

• Torah is the first part of the Jewish bible. It is the central and most important document of Judaism and has been used by Jews through the ages.
• ​The Avesta is the primary collection of religious texts of Zoroastrianism, composed in Avestan language and written by Zarathustra.
• Kalpa Sutra is a Jain text in Sanskrit containing the biographies of the Jain Tirthankaras, notably Parshvanatha and Mahavira.

The Correct Answer is "1982".

Important Points

• National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is an apex development finance institution fully owned by the Government of India.
• The bank has been entrusted with "matters concerning policy, planning, and operations in the field of credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas in India".
• NABARD is active in developing & implementing Financial Inclusion.
• NABARD has its head office in Mumbai, India, and regional offices in all states, and one special cell at Srinagar J&K.NABARD was established on the recommendations of the B.Sivaramman Committee (by Act 61, 1981 of Parliament) on 12 July 1982 to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981.
• It replaced the Agricultural Credit Department (ACD) and Rural Planning and Credit Cell (RPCC) of Reserve Bank of India, and Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation (ARDC).
• It is one of the premier agencies providing developmental credit in rural areas.
• NABARD is India's specialized bank for Agriculture and Rural Development in India.
• The initial corpus of NABARD was Rs.100 crores.
• Consequent to the revision in the composition of share capital between the Government of India and RBI, the paid-up capital as of 31 March 2020, stood at Rs.14080 crore with the Government of India holding Rs.14080 crore (100% share).
• The authorized share capital is Rs.30,000 crore.
• As of May 2020, NABARD operates at 32 Regional Offices in the country.
• The organization had developed a huge amount of trust capital in its 3 decades of work with rural communities.

The correct answer is F1.

Key Points

1. F1 function key is used for opening help.
2. ​A function key is a key on a computer keyboard to perform certain actions.
3. The function keys are arranged on the top of the computer keyboard numbered across from F1 to F12.
4. The keys are frequently used in combination with other keys such as the CTRL key, the ALT key, and the SHIFT key.
5. The function keys provide some interesting shortcuts for common computer functions that can be useful tools in everyday computing.

Additional InformationSome of the use of function keys:

The Correct Answer is "4".

Padma Vibhushan  in 2019 :

1. Ms. Teejan Bai — Art-Vocals-Folk — Chhattisgarh
2. Shri Ismail Omar Guelleh (Foreigner) —  Public Affairs — Djibouti
3. Shri Anilkumar Manibhai Naik — Trade & Industry-Infrastructure — Maharashtra
4. Shri Balwant Moreshwar Purandare — Art-Acting-Theatre — Maharashtra

Important Points

• The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna.
• Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is given for "exceptional and distinguished service", without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex.
• The award criteria include "service in any field including service rendered by Government servants" including doctors and scientists, but excluding those working with the public sector undertakings.
• During 1 May and 15 September of every year, the recommendations for the award are submitted to the Padma Awards Committee, constituted by the Prime Minister of India.
• The recommendations are received from all the state and the union territory governments, the Ministries of the Government of India, the Bharat Ratna and previous Padma Vibhushan award recipients, the Institutes of Excellence, the Ministers, the Chief Ministers and the Governors of State, and the Members of Parliament including private individuals.
• The committee later submits their recommendations to the Prime Minister and the President of India for further approval.
• The award recipients are announced on Republic Day.

Additional Information

• On 2 January 1954, a press release was published from the office of the secretary to the President of India announcing the creation of two civilian awards—Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award, and the three-tier Padma Vibhushan.
• On 15 January 1955, the Padma Vibhushan was reclassified into three different awards: the Padma Vibhushan, the highest of the three, followed by the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri.

The correct answer is Uttarakhand.

• Other Important passes in Uttarakhand
• Lipulekh Pass is in the state of Uttarakhand.
• Lipulekh is a Himalayan pass on the border between Uttarakhand, India and Tibet, China.
• This pass is an important border pass for trade with China.
• The southern side of the pass is controlled by India but claimed by Nepal.
• Mana Pass: It is located in the Greater Himalayas and connects Tibet with Uttarakhand.
• Niti Pass: It is located in Uttarakhand and connects with Tibet.

Additional Information

Himachal Pradesh

• Rohtang pass: It is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh and connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh.
• Bara-lacha la  Pass: also known as Bara-lacha Pass,  is a high mountain pass in the Zanskar range, connecting Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Leh district in Ladakh, situated along the Leh–Manali Highway.

Jammu and Kashmir

• Banihal Pass: It is the most popular pass and located in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a mountain pass across the Pir- Panjal Range and connects Banihal with Qazigund. Banihal Pass is also known as Jawahar tunnel.
• Zoji La Pass: It connects Srinagar with Kargil and Leh.

The correct answer is 101.

• GST was passed as the 101^st Amendment Act of 2016.
• GST(Goods and Services Tax): is a comprehensive indirect tax on the manufacture, sale, and consumption of goods and services throughout India.
• The four basic rate structures of GST are 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%.

Key Points

• The motto of GST - "One Nation, One Tax, One Market".
• Three types of taxes in Indian GST are State GST(SGST)/ Union Territory GST(UTGST), Central GST(CGST), and Integrated GST(IGST).
• GST bill was passed by Rajya Sabha on 3^rd August 2016.
• GST bill was passed by Lok Sabha on 8^th August 2016.
• GST bill was signed by President on 8^th September 2016.
• GST came into effect on 1^st July 2017.
• Articles dealing with the formation of the GST council is 279A.
• The Chairman of the GST council is Union Finance Minister.
• The first Chairman of the GST council is Arun Jaitley.
• The concept of GST was first presented in Parliament by P. Chidambaram in 2005.
• India has chosen the Canadian model of dual GST.
• The first country to introduce GST: France in 1954.

Additional Information

• 102**^nd Constitution Amendment Act 2018 granted constitutional status to the **National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).
• 97th Constitution Amendment Bill 2006 proposes to insert a new part IX B in the Constitution (adding Articles 243ZH through 243ZT), which provides for incorporation, regulation and winding up of co-operative societies.