SSC CHSL Tier-1 2023: Official Paper (Held On: 03 Aug, 2023 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

The logic followed here is:

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So, 'IPT' will replace the question mark in the given series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: The words are Synonym of each other.

Here,

Rapidly ∶ Swiftly → Rapidly and Swiftly both the words are Synonym of each other.

Now,

Option 1) Obtain ∶ Procure → Obtain and Procure both the words are Synonym of each other.

Option 2) Distress ∶ Trouble → Distress and Trouble both the words are Synonym of each other.

Option 3) True ∶ Correct → True and Correct both the words are Synonym of each other.

Option 4) Idle ∶ Active → Idle and Active both the words are Antonym of each other.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

‘PYRE' is coded as '5108' 

'YELP' is coded as '8601’,

Here, 'YEP' is common in both the statement, so the remaining number is the code for the remaining letter.

So, 'R' will be coded as '5'. 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

So, '361' will replace the question mark in the given series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Given equation: 14 - 96 × 24 + 16 ÷ 4 = 74.

BODMAS Table: 

Let's check each option one by one.

Option 1) - and ÷

Given: 14 - 96 × 24 + 16 ÷ 4 = 74

After interchanging the symbols, we get;

⇒ 14 ÷ 96 × 24 + 16 - 4 = 74

⇒ 3.5 + 16 - 4 = 74

⇒ 19.5 - 4 = 74

⇒ 15.5 ≠ 74

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 2) + and -

Given: 14 - 96 × 24 + 16 ÷ 4 = 74

After interchanging the symbols we get;

⇒ 14 + 96 × 24 - 16 ÷ 4 = 74

⇒ 14 + 96 × 24 - 4 = 74

⇒ 14 + 2304 - 4 = 74

⇒ 2318 - 4 = 74

⇒ 2314 ≠ 74

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 3) ÷ and ×

Given: 14 - 96 × 24 + 16 ÷ 4 = 74

After interchanging the symbols we get;

⇒ 14 - 96 ÷ 24 + 16 × 4 = 74

⇒ 14 - 4 + 16 × 4 = 74

⇒ 14 - 4 + 64 = 74

⇒ 78 - 4 = 74

⇒ 74 = 74

⇒ LHS = RHS

Option 4) + and ×

Given: 14 - 96 × 24 + 16 ÷ 4 = 74

After interchanging the symbols we get;

⇒ 14 - 96 + 24 × 16 ÷ 4 = 74

⇒ 14 - 96 + 24 × 4 = 74

⇒ 14 - 96 + 96 = 74

⇒ 110 - 96 = 74

⇒ 14 ≠ 74

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Given Statements:

Some Bagels are Eggs.

Some Bagels are Cheese.

Some Cheese are Smiles.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:

Conclusions:

I. Some Cheese are Eggs - False (Because, No definite relation given between Cheese and Eggs, so it can be possible only).

II. Some Bagels are Smiles - False (Because, No definite relation given between Bagels and Smiles, so it can be possible only).

So, Both conclusions (I) and (II) do not follow.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Family Chart:

Given: 

T is the mother of S's father.

U is the wife of S.

V is the only son of W who is married to T.

X is the daughter of U.

Y is the brother of X and married to Z.

So, S is 'Husband's father' of Z.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Two Circles are increased in each next images.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is:

For, 'FJMN is related to LPST'

For, 'ADEL is related to GJKR'

Similarly, for 'DMJN'

So, 'DMJN' will be related to 'JSPT'

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (1^st number × 4) + 2 = 2^nd number.

Now,

For, 12 is related to 50

⇒ (12 × 4) + 2

⇒ 48 + 2 = 50.

For, 19 is related to 78

⇒ (19 × 4) + 2

⇒ 76 + 2 = 78.

Similarly, for 13 is related to

⇒ (13 × 4) + 2

⇒ 52 + 2 = 54.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is:

For, 'SXYU is related to TYZV'

For, 'GLMI is related to HMNJ'

Similarly, for 'QVWS'

So, 'QVWS' will be related to 'RWXT'

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is:

Option 1) TVD

Option 2) FHP

Option 3) LNV

Option 4) KMV

Here, 'KMV' is odd among the given options.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

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So, 'HLE' will replace the question mark in the given series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

So, '20' will replace the question mark in the given series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (2^nd number × 5) + 5 = 1^st number.

Now, checking the options:

Option 1) 55 ∶ 10 → (10 × 5) + 5 → 50 + 5 = 55.

Option 2) 80 ∶ 13 → (13 × 5) + 5 → 65 + 5 = 70 ≠ 80.

Option 3) 20 ∶ 3 → (3 × 5) + 5 → 15 + 5 = 20.

Option 4) 95 ∶ 18 → (18 × 5) + 5 → 90 + 5 = 95.

So, '80 ∶ 13' odd among the given options.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

‘CHAP' is coded as '9756' 

'PACE' is coded as '5963’,

Here, 'CAP' is common in both the statement, so the remaining number is the code for the remaining letter.

So, 'H' will be coded as '7'. 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Given: 5 May 1911 was Friday.

Now,

1911 to 1919 = 8 Years (6 Ordinary Year and 2 Leap Year).

And, In 8 Years = 2 Leap years and 6 Ordinary Year.

So, 2 Leap Year has 4 odd days,

And, 6 Ordinary Year has 6 odd days.

Total odd days = 4 + 6 = 10.

10 odd days → 10/7 = 1 week and 3 odd days.

then, 5 May 1919 will be Friday + 3 = Monday.

Now, the number of days between 5 May 1911 to 11 September 1919

= 26(May) + 30(June) + 31(July) + 31(August) + 11(September) = 129 days.

= 129 days → 129/7 = 18 week and 3 odd day.

So, 11 September 1919 will be Monday + 3 = Thursday.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The triangles are:

So, there are '9' triangles in the given figure.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Given equation: 13 C 27 A 3 B 8 D 12 = ?

Decoding the given information :

Now, replacing the sign from left to right and using BODMAS rule, we get :

New equation : 13 + 27 ÷ 3 × 8 - 12 = ?

Calculation :

⇒ 13 + 27 ÷ 3 × 8 - 12 = ?

⇒ 13 + 9 × 8 - 12 = ?

⇒ 13 + 72 - 12 = ?

⇒ 85 - 12 = 73.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Given Statements:

All magnets are poles.

All poles are telescopes.

Some telescopes are computers.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:

Conclusions:

I. All telescopes are magnets - False (Because, All magnets are poles and All poles are telescopes gives some telescopes are magnets, but All telescopes are magnets can be possible only).

II. Some poles are computers - False (Because, No definite relation given between poles and computers, so it can be possible only).

So, Both conclusions (I) and (II) do not follow.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Given: The day after tomorrow = Monday.

It means,

The day after tomorrow = Monday.

Tomorrow = Monday - 1 = Sunday.

Today i= Monday - 2 = Saturday.

Now,

Now, 50 days ago from today.

As, we know 7 days = 1 week.

So, 50 days = 50/7 = 7 week and 1 odd days.

Then,

50 days ago from today will be Saturday - 1 = Friday.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Mistake Points50 days ago from today represents the Past from today, so subtract the odd days from today.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (1^st number - 2^nd number) × 2 = 3^rd number.

Now,

For, 56 - 26 - 60

⇒ (56 - 26) × 2

⇒ 30 × 2 = 60.

For, 19 - 8 - 22

⇒ (19 - 8) × 2

⇒ 11 × 2 = 22.

Similarly, for 86 - 36 - 100

⇒ (86 - 36) × 2

⇒ 50 × 2 = 100.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

BODMAS Table: 

Given equation: 9 ÷ 576 × 24 + 109 - 7 = ? 

Now, if ‘+’ and ‘-‘ and ‘×' and '÷’ are interchanged, then:

⇒ 9 × 576 ÷ 24 - 109 + 7 = ? 

⇒ 9 × 24 - 109 + 7 = ?

⇒ 216 - 109 + 7 = ?

⇒ 223 - 109 = 114.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The correct answer is Polio.

 Key Points

• Polio is a potential contender for worldwide eradication because it is a vaccine-preventable disease and there are effective vaccines available.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has been leading the global effort to eradicate polio since 1988, and significant progress has been made in reducing the number of cases worldwide.
• Tuberculosis, measles, and malaria are not currently considered potential contenders for worldwide eradication because they are more difficult to control and eliminate due to various factors such as drug resistance, lack of effective vaccines, and complex transmission patterns.
• However, efforts are still being made to reduce the burden of these diseases through various strategies such as improved diagnostics, treatment, and prevention measures.

Additional Information

• Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body.
• It is a major cause of illness and death worldwide.
• Measles is a highly contagious viral infection.
• It can cause serious complications such as pneumonia, brain damage, and death, and it is still a major cause of death among young children in many parts of the world.
• Malaria is a parasitic infection that is transmitted by mosquitoes, and it can cause fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms, and in severe cases, it can lead to organ failure and death.
• It is a major public health problem in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

The correct answer is 8.

Key Points

• India won a total of 8 Gold medals in the Olympics between 1928 and 1980.
• India won its first Gold medal in 1928 in Amsterdam in Men's Field Hockey.
• India won another 7 Gold medals in Men's Field Hockey in 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, and 1964,1980
• 1928 Amsterdam: Gold medal

1932 Los Angeles: Gold medal

1936 Berlin: Gold medal

1948 London: Gold medal

1952 Helsinki: Gold medal

1956 Melbourne: Gold medal

1964 Tokyo: Gold medal

1980 Moscow: Gold medal

Additional Information

• Tokyo, Japan hosted the 2020 Summer Olympics, an international multisport competition, from July 23 to August 8, 2021.
• Since India's first official Olympics participation in 1920, the 2020 Summer Olympics have been the most successful for the country, with seven medals won by Indian athletes (one gold, two silver, and four bronze).
• The upcoming international multi-sport event known as the 2024 Summer Olympics is slated to occur in France from July 26 to August 11, 2024, with Paris serving as the primary host city.
• At the 131^st IOC Session in Lima, Peru, on September 13, 2017, Paris was granted the Games.

The correct answer is Money is easy to store.

 Key Points

• Money can be differentiated from other physical assets that can perform the function of store of value due to the following reasons:
• Easy to store:
• Money can be stored in a variety of forms, including cash, bank deposits, or digital wallets.
• It does not require any specialized storage or maintenance.
• Other physical assets like real estate or art may require specialized storage facilities and maintenance.

Additional Information

• Liquidity:
• Money is highly liquid and can be easily converted into cash without any loss in its value.
• Other physical assets like real estate or gold may have a high store of value but may not be easily convertible into cash.
• Common acceptability:
• Money is universally accepted and recognized as a medium of exchange.
• It is accepted by all parties in a transaction, making it easier to conduct trade and commerce.
• Other physical assets may not have the same level of acceptance.
• Neutral:
• Money is neutral and does not carry any emotional or personal attachment.
• It is a standardized form of currency that is free from any personal biases or opinions.
• Other physical assets may have sentimental value attached to them.

The correct answer is Lord Macaulay.

Key Points

• Lord Macaulay was the one who incorporated English as the official language of India for higher education in the resolution formulation.
• He was the President of the Committee of Public Instruction, which was responsible for the formulation of the resolution.
• The resolution was passed in 1835 and it aimed to introduce English education in India.
• Lord Macaulay believed that the introduction of English education would create a class of Indians who would be "Indian in blood and colour, but English in taste, in opinions, in morals, and in intellect.
• The resolution had far-reaching consequences and played a significant role in shaping modern India.

Additional Information

• Lord Hastings was the Governor-General of India from 1813 to 1823.
• He is known for his policies of territorial expansion and consolidation.
• Lord Wellesley was the Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805.
• He is known for his policies of territorial expansion and the Subsidiary Alliance system.
• Lord Dalhousie was the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856.
• He is known for his policies of modernization and administrative reforms, including the introduction of railways and telegraph lines.

The correct answer is Harisena.

Key Points

• The correct author of the book "Vrihat Katha Kosha" is Harisena.
• Harisena was a Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 4^th century CE.
• "Vrihat Katha Kosha" is a collection of ancient Indian folk tales and legends.​

Additional Information

• Harisena was a court poet of King Samudragupta of the Gupta dynasty.
• Laxmidhar was a 19^th-century Bengali author who wrote a book with a similar name "Katha Kosha".
• Laxmidhar's "Katha Kosha" is also a collection of ancient Indian stories.
• Rajashekhar was a 10^th-century Sanskrit poet and dramatist who is known for his plays and poems.

The correct answer is They are the last to be consumed.

 Key Points

• They are meant for final use.
• This is a correct reason why final goods are called so.
• Final goods are produced for direct consumption or use by the end-users.
• They are the last to be consumed.
• This is an incorrect reason why final goods are called so.
• The order of consumption does not determine whether a good is final or not.
• They will not pass through any more stages of production.
• This is a correct reason why final goods are called so.
• Final goods are ready for use or sale and do not require any further processing or transformation.
• They are not processed or transformed further.
• This is a correct reason why final goods are called so.
• Final goods are the end products of the production process and do not require any further processing or transformation.

Additional Information

• Final goods are also known as consumer goods as they are meant for direct consumption by the end-users.
• They are the end products of the production process and are ready for use or sale in the market.
• Final goods are different from intermediate goods, which are used as raw materials or components in the production of final goods.

The correct answer is Chennai.

Key Points

• Chennai is known as the "Detroit of India" because it is home to a large number of automobile manufacturing companies.
• Some of the major automobile companies in Chennai include Hyundai, Ford, BMW, and Renault-Nissan.
• Chennai's automotive industry is one of the largest in India and has been growing rapidly over the past few decades.

Additional Information

• Mumbai is also known as the financial capital of India.
• It is home to several major industries such as finance, entertainment, and textiles.
• Bengaluru is also known as the "Silicon Valley of India,".
• It is known for its technology industry and is home to several major tech companies such as Infosys, Wipro, and Dell.
• Pune is located in the western state of Maharashtra.
• It is known for its manufacturing industry and is home to several automobile companies such as Tata Motors and Mahindra.

The correct answer is 2022.

Key Points

• RBI introduced the regulatory framework for microfinance loans in February 2022.
• This framework aims to promote responsible lending practices and protect the interests of borrowers.
• The framework includes guidelines on interest rates, loan disbursement, repayment, and grievance redressal mechanisms.

Additional Information

• RBI stands for Reserve Bank of India and is the central bank of India.
• The Indian government's Ministry of Finance is the owner of it.
• It is in charge of managing the Indian rupee's supply, issuing it, and keeping it in circulation.
• Microfinance loans are small loans given to individuals or groups who do not have access to traditional banking services.

The correct answer is Rohit Dahiya.

Key Points

• The bronze medal at the World Under-20 Wrestling Championship 2022, held at Sofia, Bulgaria, was won by Rohit Dahiya.
• Rohit Dahiya is a young Indian wrestler who has been making a name for himself in the sport.
• He has won several medals at the national and international levels.
• The World Under-20 Wrestling Championship is an annual event organized by the United World Wrestling (UWW) for wrestlers under the age of 20.
• It is one of the most prestigious events in the sport of wrestling.

Additional Information

• Indian freestyle wrestler Bajrang Punia competes in the 65-kg weight class.
• Punia defeated Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhstan 8–0 to win a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
• The only wrestler from India to win four medals at the World Wrestling Championships is Punia.

The correct answer is United States of America.

Key Points

• The Indian Constitution was heavily influenced by the Constitution of the United States of America.
• The post of Vice-President in India is similar to the post in the US, where the Vice-President is the second-in-command to the President.
• The Vice-President in India is also the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
• The post of Vice-President was included in the Indian Constitution to ensure continuity and stability in the event of the President's absence or death.

Additional Information

• France:
• The French Constitution does not have a post of Vice-President.
• The French government has a Prime Minister who is the head of government and a President who is the head of state.
• Ireland:
• The Irish Constitution has a post of Vice-President, but it is known as the "Tnaiste" and is appointed by the Prime Minister.
• The Tnaiste is not the ex-officio Chairman of any house of parliament.
• Japan:
• The Japanese Constitution does not have a post of Vice-President.
• The Japanese government has a Prime Minister who is the head of government and an Emperor who is the ceremonial head of state.

The correct answer is Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.

Key Points

• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the gold medal in Badminton in the Commonwealth Games - 2022 held in August 2022.
• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are a doubles pair who have been playing together since 2016 and have won several international tournaments.

Additional Information

• Asian badminton player Chirag Shetty comes from India.
• The only men's doubles team from India to win the BWF World Tour 1000 series is he and his partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy.
• They are also the first Indians to win a gold medal in badminton at the Asian Games and to be rated inside the top 10 of the BWF World Ranking, with a career-high ranking of 1.
• Lakshya Sen is an Indian player in badminton.
• Sen was a member of the Indian squad that took home the Thomas Cup in 2022.
• In the 2022 Commonwealth Games, he also took home the gold medal.
• An Indian player of badminton is called Srikanth Kidambi.
• Kidambi, a former world champion, received the Arjuna award in 2015 as well as the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, in 2018.

The correct answer is Aw.

Key Points

• Aw represents a tropical climate with a dry winter season found in large parts of peninsular India south of the Tropic of Cancer.
• Climates are classified according to Köppen's five primary groups, with seasonal precipitation and temperature patterns serving as the basis for group divisions.
• A stands for tropical, B for desert, C for temperate, D for continental, and E for polar.

Additional Information

• BWk represents an arid climate with cold winters and hot summers, found in regions with low precipitation and high evaporation rates.
• CWh represents a subtropical climate with dry winters and hot summers, found in regions with mild to moderate rainfall and high humidity.
• Dw represents a severe continental climate with dry winters and hot summers, found in regions with low precipitation and large temperature fluctuations between seasons.

The correct answer is ₹1,000.

Key Points

• The 'Pudhumai Penn' programme was introduced by Chief Minister MK Stalin in 2022.
• The program is aimed at promoting higher education among female students in government schools from classes 6 through 12.
• Under the program, all female students will receive 1,000 each month to pursue higher education.
• This initiative is expected to encourage more girls to continue their education and reduce the gender gap in education in Tamil Nadu.

Additional Information

• M.K. Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, introduced phase two of the "Pudumai Penn" program.
• Following the second phase of the program's inauguration, the chief minister stated that 1.16 lakh students had benefited from the scholarship program to date, at an expense of ₹69.44 crore.
• According to Mr. Stalin, the scholarship was awarded in Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar's honor since, over a century ago, she and Thanthai Periyar started a revolution for the advancement of girl children by providing them with educational opportunities.
• In comparison to the previous year, he noted that the introduction of this program has contributed to a more than 27% increase in the number of female students enrolled in higher education.

The correct answer is the Kandyan dance.

 Key Points

• Kandyan dance is a traditional dance form of Sri Lanka that originated in the Kandy region.
• It is also known as Udarata Natum and is performed in traditional Sinhalese music.
• The dance involves complex footwork, acrobatic movements, and intricate hand gestures.
• The performers wear colorful costumes and elaborate headdresses.

Additional Information

• Bihu is a folk dance form of Assam that is performed during the Bihu festival.
• It signals the start of the harvest season and the approach of spring.
• By celebrating the event, people express their gratitude to the gods for a bountiful harvest and ask for their blessings for the following year.
• Kathak is a classical dance form that originated in North India and is known for its intricate footwork and expressive gestures.
• It is the classical dance form from Uttar Pradesh.
• The tradition holds that the storytellers, or Kathakars, who traveled throughout ancient northern India, are the source of Kathak.
• Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form of South India that is known for its grace, precision, and storytelling.
• It involves intricate footwork, hand gestures, and facial expressions.

The correct answer is MS Subbulakshmi.

Key Points

• MS Subbulakshmi is known as the "Queen of Carnatic Music".
• MS Subbulakshmi was a renowned Indian classical singer who was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu in 1916 and passed away in 2004.
• She was the first musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1998.
• MS Subbulakshmi was known for her mellifluous voice and her contribution to Carnatic music.

Additional Information

• Kavita Krishnamoorti is a Bollywood playback singer.
• She has won four consecutive Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer Awards from 1995 to 1997.
• In addition, she was awarded the Padmashri in 2005.
• Lata Mangeshkar is also a Bollywood playback singer.
• Over the course of an eight-decade career, her contributions to the Indian music industry have earned her honorific titles like "Queen of Melody," "Nightingale of India," and "Voice of the Millennium."

The correct answer is Changes abruptly from solid to liquid when heated.

 Key Points

• Crystalline solids have a highly ordered and repeating atomic arrangement, which gives them their characteristic geometric shapes.
• They have a precise melting point, which is the temperature at which the ordered atomic arrangement breaks down and the solid transitions to a liquid state.
• The 3-dimensional layout of a crystalline solid is highly regular and symmetrical, with atoms or molecules arranged in a repeating pattern.
• When heated, a crystalline solid undergoes an abrupt phase transition from solid to liquid, without passing through an intermediate liquid crystal phase.

Additional Information

• Crystalline solids are resistant to geometric deformation due to their highly ordered atomic arrangement.
• Crystalline solids have a precise melting point, which is a characteristic feature of their structure.
• The layout of a crystalline solid is highly regular and symmetrical, with no unevenness in the arrangement of atoms or molecules.
• The key term 'crystalline solid' refers to a type of solid material with a highly ordered atomic structure, which gives it unique physical and chemical properties.

The correct answer is 3.6 × 1024.

Key Points

• CH₃OH is the chemical formula for methanol, which is a colorless liquid with a mild odor.
• One mole of any substance contains 6.02 x 10²³ particles, which is known as Avogadro's number.
• In CH₃OH, there are 6 atoms in one molecule: 1 carbon, 4 hydrogen, and 1 oxygen.
• To calculate the number of atoms in one mole of CH₃OH, we multiply Avogadro's number by the number of atoms in one molecule, which is 6.
• Hence, the correct answer is 6.02 x 10²³ x 6 = 3.6 x 10²⁴ atoms in one mole of CH₃OH.​

Additional Information

• ​Usually, the Avogadro constant is represented by NA or L.
• The quantity of substance in a sample, which is calculated by dividing the number of constituent particles by NA, uses it as a normalizing factor.
• Depending on the substance and the type of reaction, the units could be molecules, atoms, ions, or electrons.

The correct answer is Gujarat.

Key Points

• Rann Utsav is a cultural festival that takes place in the Rann of Kutch, a vast salt desert in Gujarat.
• It usually happens between November and February and lasts for several days.
• The festival showcases the rich heritage and traditions of Gujarat, with a focus on local art, music, dance, and cuisine.
• Visitors can enjoy various activities such as camel rides, folk performances, handicrafts shopping, and stargazing.
• Rann Utsav is organized by the Gujarat Tourism Department and attracts a large number of domestic and international tourists every year.
• It is considered one of the biggest cultural events in India and helps promote tourism and the local economy.
• Some of the popular attractions during Rann Utsav include the Tent City, a temporary settlement of luxury tents and cottages, the White Desert, a mesmerizing landscape of salt crystals and mirages, and the Kala Dungar, the highest point in Kutch offering panoramic views of the region.

Additional Information

• Goa is a state in southwest India known for its beaches, nightlife, and Portuguese colonial architecture.
• It hosts several festivals throughout the year, such as the Goa Carnival, the International Film Festival of India, and the Sunburn Music Festival.
• Punjab is a state in northern India known for its agriculture, cuisine, and religious diversity.
• It celebrates several festivals related to Sikhism, such as the Guru Nanak Jayanti, the Baisakhi, and the Holla Mohalla.
• Haryana is a state in northern India known for its historical and cultural significance.
• It hosts several fairs and festivals, such as the Surajkund Crafts Mela, the Pinjore Heritage Festival, and the Gita Jayanti.

The correct answer is How should the goods be exchanged?

 Key Points

• "How should the goods be exchanged?" This is not one of the basic questions every society needs to answer because it is a sub-question of the distribution question.
• The other options are all basic questions that every society needs to answer in order to function properly.
• "How should goods be produced?" refers to the methods and technologies used to create goods and services.
• "What goods and services to produce?" refers to the decisions made about what products and services are necessary for society and how to allocate resources to produce them.
• "How should the goods be distributed?" refers to how the products and services are divided and allocated among the members of the society.

Additional Information

• The main keyword mentioned is "basic questions."
• These are fundamental questions that every society needs to answer in order to survive and thrive.
• The basic questions of economics are often referred to as the "Four Fundamental Questions of Economics."
• These questions are: What to produce? How to produce? For whom to produce? and How to distribute the goods and services.

The correct answer is The Constitution does not provide for their direct enforcement.

 Key Points

• Fundamental duties are a set of moral obligations that are mentioned in the Indian Constitution, which every citizen is expected to follow.
• These duties are not directly enforceable by law, but they serve as a reminder to citizens to be responsible and patriotic towards their country.
• Reasonable restrictions can be imposed on these duties if they clash with other fundamental rights or public interests.
• None of these duties are available to legal expertise or foreigners, they are only applicable to Indian citizens.
• The concept of fundamental duties was added to the Indian Constitution through the 42^nd Amendment in 1976.

Additional Information

• List of 11 fundamental duties:
• Respect the national flag and anthem, and abide by the constitution.
• Adhere to the freedom struggle's ideals.
• Preserve India's integrity and sovereignty.
• When called upon, defend the nation and perform national duties.
• Fostering a sense of shared fraternity.
• Preserve the nation's diverse culture.
• Keep the surroundings natural.
• Develop a kind and scientific temperament.
• Keep public property safe and abstain from violence.
• Aim for greatness in every aspect of your life.
• It is the responsibility of all parents and guardians to send their children, aged 6 to 14, to school.

The correct answer is Fees and Fines collected is a non-tax receipts.

 Key Points

• Fees and fines collected are considered non-tax receipts because they are not imposed as a result of any legislative power or authority.
• The government's recurring income from sources other than taxes is known as non-tax revenue.
• These are the taxes collected that do not originate from levies on the general populace.
• Payments received that do not give rise to liabilities or a claim against the government are known as revenue receipts.

Additional Information

• Income tax is a tax levied on the income earned by an individual or entity.
• It is a direct tax as it is levied on the income of the taxpayer.
• Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a tax imposed on the supply of goods and services.
• It is an indirect tax as it is not levied directly on the income of the taxpayer.
• Borrowings from the public are a form of external debt.
• The government borrows from the public to finance its developmental activities.
• It is a capital receipt as it does not generate regular income for the government.

The correct answer is Smita Vadnerkar.

Key Points

• The One Dance UK Lifetime Achievement Award 2021 in South Asian Dance was given to Smita Vadnerkar.
• Smita Vadnerkar is a renowned Kathak dancer and teacher based in the UK who has been promoting Indian classical dance forms for over three decades.
• She is the founder and artistic director of Smita Vadnerkar Dance Company and has been actively involved in training and mentoring young dancers.
• She has also choreographed several productions, collaborated with other artists and organizations, and represented the UK in international dance festivals.

Additional Information

• Maggie Morris was a British artist, teacher, dancer, and choreographer.
• In addition to founding two Scottish National Ballets in Glasgow (1947) and Pitlochry (1960), she also developed the Margaret Morris Movement and Celtic Ballet.
• Kamara is the founder and artistic director of Artistry Youth Dance, a dynamic youth dance group that honors and presents aspiring dancers between the ages of 12 and 19 who are of African and Caribbean heritage.

The correct answer is Tippani.

Key Points

• Tippani is a folk dance from the state of Gujarat.
• It involves a group of women dancing in a circle and clapping their hands in rhythm.
• Gujarat is known for its rich cultural heritage and is home to a variety of folk dances such as Garba, Dandiya, and Tippani.

Additional Information

• Phag is a popular folk dance in Haryana.
• This dance form is performed by the farmers in the month of Phalgun.
• Dhimsa is a folk dance from the state of Andhra Pradesh.
• It is a tribal dance form that is performed during various occasions such as weddings, festivals, and harvest season.
• Dhamal is a folk dance form in Haryana whose origin is rooted back to the days of the Mahabharat.
• The Dhamal dance is famous in the Gurgaon area,
• It is performed by both Hindus and Muslims and involves singing and dancing in a circle.

The correct answer is Sharavati.

Key Points

• Jog Falls is located in the state of Karnataka, India, and is formed by the Sharavati River.
• The Sharavati River originates in the Western Ghats and flows towards the west coast of India before merging with the Arabian Sea.
• Jog Falls is also known as Gerosoppa Falls and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Karnataka.
• The height of the falls is around 830 feet and it is divided into four distinct segments - Raja, Rani, Roarer, and Rocket.
• The waterfall is at its peak during the monsoon season, which is between June and September.

Additional Information

• Narmada is a river that flows through central India.
• It is known for its marble rocks and the Narmada Dam.
• Tungabhadra is a river that flows through the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
• It is known for the Tungabhadra Dam and the Hampi World Heritage site.
• Cauvery is a river that flows through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
• It is known for its delta region and the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.

The correct answer is Kerala.

Key Points

• Narayan Guru was a social reformer, philosopher, and spiritual leader who lived from 1856 to 1928.
• He was born in Chempazhanthy, a village near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala.
• Narayan Guru was a strong advocate for social equality and worked to end the caste system in India.
• He founded the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam, which was a social organization that aimed to uplift the Ezhava community and other marginalized groups in Kerala.

Additional Information

• Kerala's Ezhavas belong to the Bahujan caste.
• The Ezhava used to work as laborers in agriculture, small-scale farmers, toddy tappers, and liquor merchants.
• Some of them were also weavers, and some of them were Ayurvedic practitioners.

Given:

A bottle with 4 parts are water and 5 parts are fruit extract.

Water : fruit extract = 4 : 5

Calculation:

Ratio of water : fruit = 4: 5 

Let x litres of this liquid be replaced with water.

As per the question,

⇒ (4-(4x/9) +x) = (5-(5x/9))

⇒ x = 9/10

So, part of the mixture replaced = 9/10 × 1/9 = 1/10

  ∴ The correct option is 1

Important PointsThis question is from SSC CHSL official paper. In the SSC CHSL official paper, the graph exact value was not provided. Candidates are expected to approximate values from the graph to answer the corresponding question.

Calculation:

Without license chalan in Delhi is 1200

Total Without license chalan in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh together is 300 + 200 = 500

The percentage is 700 / 500 × 100 = 140%

∴ The correct option is 3

Calculation:

As we know ,

Value of 100 % = 360° 

So value of 35% = 3.6 × 35

= 126° 

∴ The correct option is 2

Concept used:

If the four numbers a, b , c ,d  are in proportion then we can say that 

⇒ a × d = b × c

Calculation:

The fourth proportional  will be,

⇒ 8.4 × 4.2 / 1.4 = 25.2

∴ The correct option is 3

Concept used:

Sin (90° - θ) = Cosθ

Calculation:

Sin235° + Sin2 55° 

⇒ Sin2 (90° - 55) + Sin2 55° 

⇒ Cos² 55° + Sin2 55° = 1

∴ The correct option is 2

Given:

P completes the race in 120 seconds and Q in 125 seconds

Concept used:

Distance = speed × timeCDidd

Calculation:

Time difference is 125 - 120 = 5 secs

Q covers in 125 secs 1000 meters 

He covers in 5 secs (1000 / 125) × 5 = 40 meters

∴ The correct option is 1

Shortcut Trick 

Direct common tangent = 2 × √(r₁ × r₂) = 2 × √(15 × 18) = 6√30 cm

∴ The correct answer is 6√30 cm.

Alternate Method 

Formula used:

Direct common tangent = √ (distance between the two centers2 - ( r1  - r2)2

Calculation: 

Direct common tangent = D

The distance between the two centers is  18 +15 = 33cm

As per the formula,

D = √ (332 - ( 18  - 15)2.

⇒ √ (33² - 3²)

⇒ √(36 × 30)

⇒ 6√30

∴ The correct option is 4

Calculation:

$\frac{\left(1+\tan ^2 A\right)}{\operatorname{cosec}^2 A \cdot \tan A}$

⇒ $\frac{\left(1+ (sin ^2 A/cos^2 A)\right)}{\operatorname{(1/sin}^2 A) \cdot (sin A/cos A)}$

⇒ $\frac{\left (cos^2 A+ sin ^2 A)/(cos^2 A\right)}{\operatorname{1/sin} A \cdot cos A}$

sin² A + cos² A = 1 

⇒ $\frac{\left(1/cos^2 A\right)}{\operatorname{1/sin} A \cdot cos A}$

⇒ $\frac{\left(sin A \cdot cos A\right)}{cos^2 A}$

⇒ sin A / cos A

tan A is the correct answer.

Given:

The marked price = ₹15,750, which is 50% above its cost price.

Discount = 40%.

Concept used:

The discount is calculated on market price while profit is calculated on cost price.

Calculation: 

After discount, the selling price is 15750 × 60/100 = Rs 9450

The cost price of article is 15750 × 100/150 = 10500

The loss percentage is (10500 - 9450)/ 10500 × 100 = 10%

∴ The correct option is 2

Formula used:

$\left(a^3-\frac{1}{a^3}\right)$ = (a - 1/a)³ + 3(a - 1/a)

Calculation:

$a^2+\frac{1}{a^2}=\frac{7}{3}$

⇒ a² + 1/a² - 2 = 7/3 - 2

⇒ (a - 1/a)² = 1/3

⇒ (a - 1/a) = 1/√3

$\left(a^3-\frac{1}{a^3}\right)$ =  (a - 1/a)³ + 3 (a - 1/a)

⇒ $\frac{1}{3√3}$ + 3 / √3 

⇒$\frac{1}{3√3}$ + √3 = $\frac{10}{3 \sqrt{3}}$

∴ The correct option is 2

Shortcut Trick

Ratio of Chicory to Coffee = (Mixture Price − Coffee Price) : (Chicory Price − Mixture Price)

Ratio = (60 − 45) : (100 − 60) = 15 : 40 = 3 : 8

Given, 8 units of Coffee = 40 kg ⇒ 1 unit = 5 kg

Quantity of Chicory = 3 units = 3 × 5 = 15 kg

∴ The correct answer is 15 kg.

Alternate Method

Given:

Cost price of Chicory (C₁) = ₹100/kg

Cost price of Coffee (C₂) = ₹45/kg

Quantity of Coffee (Q₂) = 40 kg

Mean price of the Mixture (M) = ₹60/kg

Formula Used:

Quantity of Cheaper / Quantity of Dearer = (CP of Dearer − Mean Price) / (Mean Price − CP of Cheaper)

Alternatively: Q₁ / Q₂ = (M − C₂) / (C₁ − M)

Calculations:

⇒ Q₁ / 40 = (60 − 45) / (100 − 60)

⇒ Q₁ / 40 = 15 / 40

⇒ Q₁ = (15 ÷ 40) × 40

⇒ Q₁ = 15 kg

∴ The correct answer is 15 kg.

Additional Information

Rule of Alligation

It is a rule that enables us to find the ratio in which two or more ingredients at their respective prices must be mixed to produce a mixture of a specified price.

Weighted Average Formula

The mean price M can also be calculated as M = (n₁x₁ + n₂x₂) / (n₁ + n₂), where n represents quantity and x represents price.

Profit/Loss on Mixture

If a mixture is sold at a profit, first find the Cost Price of the mixture: CP = [100 / (100 + P%)] × SP, then apply the alligation rule.

Given:

In a triangle PQR, QR is produced to S.

If ∠PRS = (9x - 15)°, ∠RPQ = (2x)°, and ∠PQR = (4x + 15)°,

Concept used:

∠PRS =  ∠RPQ +  ∠PQR

Calculation: 

∠PRS =  ∠RPQ +  ∠PQR

⇒ (9x - 15)° = (4x + 15)° + 2x

⇒ 9x - 6x = 30°

⇒ x = 10°

∴ The correct option is 3

Given:

 a + b = 10 , a2 + b2 = 58

Formula used:

(a + b)² = a2 + b² + 2ab

Calculation:

(a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab

⇒ 10² = 58 + 2ab

⇒ ab = 42 / 2

⇒ ab =  21

∴ The correct option is 4

Given:

Cost price = ₹153 , gain = 20% , discount = 15%

Concept used:

The discount is calculated on market price while profit is calculated on cost price.

Formula used:

Marked price = cost price × (100 + Profit) / 100 - discount

Calculation:  

Marked price = 153 × (100 + 20 / (100 - 15)

⇒ 153 × 120/85 = ₹216

∴ The correct option is 3

Shortcut Trick

2 Cups + 4 Plates = 840 → 1 Cup + 2 Plates = 420.

Multiply by 3 ⇒ 3 Cups + 6 Plates = 1260.

Difference with (3 Cups + 5 Plates = 1080) ⇒ 1 Plate = 1260 − 1080 = 180.

Cost of 1 Cup = 420 − (2 × 180) = 420 − 360 = 60.

Ratio of Cup to Plate = 60 : 180 = 1 : 3.

∴ The correct answer is 1 ∶ 3.

Alternate Method

Given:

Cost of 3 cups and 5 plates = ₹1,080

Cost of 2 cups and 4 plates = ₹840

Formula Used:

Simultaneous Linear Equations: a₁x + b₁y = c₁ and a₂x + b₂y = c₂

3 Cups + 5 Plates

₹1080

2 Cups + 4 Plates

₹840 Ratio Required = Cost of Cup : Cost of Plate

Let the cost of one cup be C and the cost of one plate be P.

⇒ 3C + 5P = 1080 ... (i)

⇒ 2C + 4P = 840 ... (ii)

⇒ From (ii), C + 2P = 420 ⇒ C = 420 − 2P

⇒ Substitute C in (i): 3 × (420 − 2P) + 5P = 1080

⇒ 1260 − 6P + 5P = 1080

⇒ 1260 − P = 1080

⇒ P = 1260 − 1080 = 180

⇒ C = 420 − 2 × 180 = 420 − 360 = 60

⇒ Ratio C : P = 60 : 180

⇒ C : P = 1 : 3

∴ The correct answer is 1 ∶ 3.

Additional Information

Linear Equations in Two Variables

An equation of the form ax + by + c = 0 where a, b, and c are real numbers and a, b ≠ 0.

Ratio and Proportion

A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, denoted as a : b or a/b. It has no units if both quantities have the same unit.

Elimination Method

A method of solving simultaneous equations by making the coefficients of one variable equal to eliminate it by addition or subtraction.

Formula used:

Direct common tangent = √ (distance between the two centers2 - ( r1  - r2)2

Calculation: 

Direct common tangent = D

The distance between the two centers is  12 + 8 = 20 cm

As per the formula,

D = √ (202 - ( 12  - 8)2.

⇒ √ (202 - 42)

⇒ √(24 × 16)

⇒ 8√6

∴ The correct option is 1

Concept used:

(Cos2A + sin2A) = 1

Calculation:

cos4 A - sin4 A

⇒ (Cos²A + sin²A)(Cos2A - sin2​A)

⇒ (Cos2A - sin2​A) × 1

⇒ (1 - sin2​A - sin2​A) = 1-2 sin2 A

∴ The correct option is 2

Given:

Principal = ₹62,500,  Time = 2 years , Rate of interest = 8% per annum compounded yearly.

Formula used:

In compound interest,

Amount = Principal × (1 + r / 100)n

Calculation:

As per the question,

Amount = 62500× (1 + 8/ 100)2 .

⇒ 62500× (1 + 2/25)2 .

⇒ 62500× (27/25)2 .

⇒ 62500 × 729/625

⇒ 729 × 100

⇒ Rs. 72900

The interest will be 72900 - 62500 = Rs 10400

∴ The correct option is 3

Given:

In ΔPQR and ΔDEF,  ∠P = 52°, ∠Q = 74°, ∠R = 54°, ∠D = 54°, ∠E = 74° and ∠F = 52°

Concept used:

If in two triangles , angles are equal with each other then they are similar

Calculation:

In ΔPQR and ΔDEF, ∠P = ∠F = 52° , , ∠Q = ∠E = 74°, and  ∠R =∠D =  54°.

So we can say that ΔPQR ∼ ΔFED

∴ The correct option is 1

Concept used:

If the four numbers a, b , c ,d  are in proportion then we can say that 

⇒ a × d = b × c

Calculation:

The fourth proportional  will be,

⇒ 55 × 81 / 15 = 297

 The correct option is 2

Shortcut Trick

Total area to paint = Area of 4 walls + Area of ceiling

Total area = 2 × h × (l + b) + (l × b)

Total area = 2 × 3 × (7 + 5) + (7 × 5) = 72 + 35 = 107 m²

Total Cost = 107 × 16 = ₹1,712

∴ The correct answer is ₹1,712.

Alternate Method

Given:

Length (l) = 7 m, Breadth (b) = 5 m, Height (h) = 3 m

Rate of whitewashing = ₹16 per m²

Formula Used:

Area of 4 walls (Lateral Surface Area) = 2h(l + b)

Area of ceiling = l × b

Calculations:

⇒ Area of 4 walls = 2 × 3 × (7 + 5) m²

⇒ Area of 4 walls = 6 × 12 = 72 m²

⇒ Area of ceiling = 7 × 5 = 35 m²

⇒ Total area to be whitewashed = 72 + 35 = 107 m²

⇒ Total Cost = Total Area × Rate per m²

⇒ Total Cost = 107 × 16 = 1712

∴ The correct answer is ₹1,712.

Additional Information

Total Surface Area of a Cuboid

Includes the area of all 6 rectangular faces: 2(lb + bh + hl).

Lateral Surface Area (Area of 4 walls)

Excludes the top (ceiling) and bottom (floor) faces: 2h(l + b).

Length of Longest Diagonal

The longest rod that can be placed inside a cuboidal room is its main diagonal: √(l² + b² + h²).

Given:

The simple interest = ₹11,220, rate of interest = $16 \frac{1}{2} \%$ per annum, time = 8 years and 3 months 

Formula used:

Simple Interest (SI) = [Principal (P) ×  Rate of interest (R)  × Time(T)] /100

Concept used:

Amount = Principal + Interest

Calculation:

8 years 3 months = 33/4 yr

Let the sum be P,

⇒ 11220= [P × 33 ×33]/(100 × 2 × 4)

⇒ P = 11220 × 100 × 2 × 4 /  33 ×33

= Rs 8,242

∴ The correct option is 4

Given:

A tailor buys which is 5 cm longer than the normal tape.

The tailor offers is 5 cm shorter than the normal tape.

Formula used:

If he first buys a cm more and then sell a cm less then ultimate gain percentage is, $\frac{2a}{100-a} × 100$

Calculation:

So the gain percentage will be,

⇒ $\frac{2×5}{100-5} × 100$

⇒ 2× 5/95 × 100

⇒ 200/19 = $10 \frac{10}{19} \%$

∴ The correct option is 4

Calculation:

Number of female employees in acounts department is 198 / 90 × 10 = 22

Number of female employees in  R & D department is 100 / 40 × 60 = 150

Total number of females will be 150 + 22 = 172

∴ The correct option is 4

Formula used:

(a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab

Calculation:

(y + 1/y)2 = y2 + 1/y2 + 2

⇒ 82 =  y2 + 1/y2 + 2

⇒  y2 + 1/y2 = 64 - 2

=  62

∴ The correct option is 3

The correct answer is: Odd

Key Points

• Bizarre means extremely unusual, strange, or peculiar in appearance, behaviour, or style. (अनोखा)
• Example: The magician's performance included bizarre tricks that left the audience in awe and confusion.
• Marked option Odd means different from what is expected or considered normal; peculiar or unusual. (विचित्र)
• Example: It was odd to see a cat playing with a large ball in the backyard.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

• Usual: Something that happens, is done, or is encountered frequently or regularly; common or habitual. (साधारण)
• Customary: In accordance with established practices, traditions, or customs; commonly observed or followed. (प्रथागत)
• Normal: Conforming to a standard or regular pattern; typical, expected, or in accordance with what is considered common. (सामान्य)

The correct answer is: While the negotiation process was complex and at times contentious, the two sides ultimately reached a mutually beneficial agreement.

Key Points

• The sentence uses proper spelling for all words, and there are no spelling errors.
• Negotiation: Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement, typically between parties with conflicting interests, to settle a matter or reach a compromise. (बातचीत)
• Contentious: Causing or likely to cause disagreement or argument; characterized by controversy. (विवादास्पद)
• Beneficial: Producing positive results, advantageous, or helpful in promoting well-being or success. (फायदेमंद)
• Agreement: A mutual understanding, arrangement, or contract reached between two or more parties, often involving terms or conditions that both parties accept. (समझौता)
• The sentence is grammatically correct, with well-structured clauses and proper punctuation.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is Extravagance

Key Points

• Frugality means the quality of being economical, thrifty, or prudent in the use of resources, especially money. (स्वल्प व्ययिता)
• Example: Jane practised frugality by cooking at home instead of dining out and shopping for discounts to save money.
• Marked option Extravagance means the quality of being excessive or wasteful, especially about spending resources like money. (अपव्यय)
• Example: John's extravagant lifestyle included frequent international vacations and expensive gadgets, leading to financial strain.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'option 2.'

Additional Information

• Parsimony refers to extreme frugality or stinginess, characterized by a reluctance to spend money or resources. (कृपणता)
• Providence refers to the timely preparation for future needs or the guidance and care of a higher power. (मितव्ययिती)
• Economy refers to the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in a society. (अर्थव्यवस्था)

The correct answer is: The balls have been thrown by Moti.

Key Points

• In an active voice sentence, the subject performs the action on the object.
• Active Structure: Subject + Verb + Object
• Example: The chef has cooked a delicious meal.
• In a passive voice sentence, the focus is on the object or the receiver of the action.
• Passive Structure: Object + (Auxiliary Verb) + Verb (past participle) + (by + Agent)
• Example: A delicious meal has been cooked by the chef.
• So, for the given sentence "the balls" becomes the new subject.
• "has been" is used as the auxiliary verb because the original sentence is in the present perfect tense.
• The past participle of "thrown" is "thrown." Therefore, "have been thrown" is used as the passive voice verb.
• "by Moti" is included to mention who performed the action.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is: the storm knocked out the power

Key Points

• The original sentence contains a phrasing error.
• The correct phrasing when referring to a disruption in the power supply due to a storm is "knocked out the power."
• "Knocked out" is a common collocation used to describe the interruption or failure of electrical systems. (रुकावट या विफलता)
• Example: The lightning strike knocked out the transformer, plunging the neighbourhood into darkness.
• Revised sentence: Since the storm knocked out the power, we've been using candles to light our home.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is: To end in smoke

Key Points

• The idiom "To end in smoke" means to come to a disappointing or unsuccessful conclusion, often after a lot of effort or anticipation. (अक्सर बहुत प्रयास या प्रत्याशा के बाद निराशाजनक या असफल निष्कर्ष पर पहुँचना) 
• Example: After months of planning and excitement, the ambitious project to launch the new product ended in smoke when the funding fell through at the last minute.
• The idiom "to end in smoke" aligns perfectly with this scenario, conveying the idea that Geetika's efforts and discussions about the movie led to no tangible or successful outcome.
• It emphasizes the disappointment and lack of fruition after the initial build-up.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• To give the devil his dues: To acknowledge or give credit to someone, even if they are disliked or considered unpleasant. (किसी को स्वीकार करना या श्रेय देना, भले ही उन्हें नापसंद किया गया हो या अप्रिय माना गया हो)
• To get into hot water: To find oneself in trouble or a difficult situation. (स्वयं को परेशानी या कठिन परिस्थिति में पाना)
• To dig the grave: To create problems or take actions that lead to one's own downfall or failure. (ऐसी समस्याएँ पैदा करना या ऐसे कार्य करना जो किसी के स्वयं के पतन या विफलता का कारण बनें)

The correct answer is: Be all ears

Key Points

• The idiom "Be all ears" means to be eagerly and attentively listening or ready to hear what someone has to say. (उत्सुकतापूर्वक और ध्यानपूर्वक सुनना या किसी को क्या कहना है यह सुनने के लिए तैयार रहना)
• Example: When the professor mentioned a surprise announcement, the students were all ears, eagerly awaiting the news about the upcoming project.
• In the context of the sentence, if Raima is taking her classes very attentively, it suggests that she is fully engaged, focused, and eager to absorb the information being presented.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• In accordance with: In agreement or conformity with a rule, guideline, or standard. (किसी नियम, दिशानिर्देश या मानक के साथ सहमति या अनुरूपता में)
• By blazing a trail: To be a pioneer or a trendsetter by doing something innovative or groundbreaking. (कुछ नवोन्मेषी या अभूतपूर्व कार्य करके अग्रणी या ट्रेंडसेटर बनना)
• By losing in a cloud: To be confused or to be uncomfortable. (भ्रमित होना या असहज होना)

The correct answer is: Although the book was difficult to read, I persisted and eventually understood the complex ideas.

Key Points

• This sentence is grammatically correct and uses proper spelling.
• The words are spelt accurately, and the sentence structure is clear and coherent.
• It effectively communicates the idea of facing difficulty while reading a challenging book but ultimately gaining an understanding of complex ideas through persistence.
• Although: Despite the fact that; however. (हालांकि)
• Persisted: Continued firmly in a course of action, despite obstacles or difficulties. (कायम)
• Eventually: In the end; after a period of time or a series of events. (फलतः)

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.