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SSC CHSL Tier-1 2023: Official Paper (Held On: 07 Aug, 2023 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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English Language (25 questions)

Question 1

Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed in the given figure series is:

From Figure (1) to (2):

The triangle and rectangle interchange their positions and two lines are added.

From Figure (2) to (3):

The triangle and rectangle interchange their positions and two lines are added.

From Figure (3) to (4):

The triangle and rectangle interchange their positions and two lines are added.

From Figure (4) to Answer Figure:

The triangle and rectangle interchange their positions and two lines are added.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (1)".

Question 2

In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following pairs.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

21, 182

14, 119

  1. AOption (a)

    8, 87

  2. BOption (b)

    11, 106

  3. COption (c)

    17, 146

  4. DOption (d)

    12, 113

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

17, 146

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (First number × 9) - 7 = Second number

  • 21, 182 → (21 × 9) - 7 = 189 - 7 = 182
  • 14, 119 → (14 × 9) - 7 = 126 - 7 = 119

Similarly,

  • 17, 146 → (17 × 9) - 7 = 153 - 7 = 146

Hence, '17, 146' is the correct answer.

Question 3

In a certain code language,

A + B means 'A is the mother of B',

A - B means 'A is the sister of B',

A × B means 'A is the husband of B',

A ÷ B means 'A is the daughter of B'.

Based on the above, how is Q related to T if ' P + Q × R - S ÷ T'?

  1. AOption (a)

    Wife's mother

  2. BOption (b)

    Sister

  3. COption (c)

    Daughter's husband

  4. DOption (d)

    Mother

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Daughter's husband

Why this answer is correct

A is
Symbol+-×÷
MeaningMotherSisterHusbandDaughter
to B

P + Q × R - S ÷ T → P is mother of Q, Q is husband of R, R is sister of S, S is daughter of T.

By using the symbols in the table given below, we can draw the following family tree:

Clearly, Q is T's daughter's husband.

Hence, ‘Daughter's husband’ is the correct answer.

Question 4

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if '+' and '-' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged?

42 × 7 ÷ 13 - 87 + 12 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    153

  2. BOption (b)

    144

  3. COption (c)

    165

  4. DOption (d)

    119

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

153

Why this answer is correct

Given equation: 42 × 7 ÷ 13 - 87 + 12 = ?

If '+' and '-' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged, then the equation becomes:

42 ÷ 7 × 13 + 87 - 12 = ?

⇒ 6 × 13 + 87 - 12 = ?

⇒ 78 + 87 - 12 = ?

⇒ 165 - 12 = ?

⇒ 153 = ? 

Hence, ‘153’ is the correct answer.

Question 5

What should come in place of ? in the given series?

13   18   28   43   63   ?

  1. AOption (a)

    92

  2. BOption (b)

    88

  3. COption (c)

    81

  4. DOption (d)

    89

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

88

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, '88' is the correct answer.

Question 6

Sheela celebrated her birthday on Wednesday, 10 April 2019. What will be the day of the week on her birthday in 2023?

  1. AOption (a)

    Saturday

  2. BOption (b)

    Tuesday

  3. COption (c)

    Sunday

  4. DOption (d)

    Monday

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Monday

Why this answer is correct

An ordinary year has 1 odd day and a leap year has 2 odd days. 

So, the day on the same date for an ordinary year will be 1 day ahead and the day on the same date for a leap year will be 2 days ahead for the next year.

Sheela celebrated her birthday on Wednesday, 10 April 2019.

Days on these dates will be:

10 April 2020 → Friday

10 April 2021 → Saturday

10 April 2022 → Sunday 

10 April 2023 → Monday

Clearly, it will be Monday on her birthday in 2023.

Hence, ‘Monday’ is the correct answer.

Question 7

Which number can replace the question mark (?) in the following series?

1, 3, 7, 13, 21, 31, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    40

  2. BOption (b)

    41

  3. COption (c)

    42

  4. DOption (d)

    43

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

43

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

 

Hence, '43' is the correct answer.

Question 8

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

JFSX, KERY, ?, MCPA

  1. AOption (a)

    PRST

  2. BOption (b)

    ZPYK

  3. COption (c)

    LDQZ

  4. DOption (d)

    LFSZ

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

LDQZ

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, 'LDQZ' is the correct answer.

Question 9

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

  1. AOption (a)

    8

  2. BOption (b)

    5

  3. COption (c)

    7

  4. DOption (d)

    6

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

6

Why this answer is correct

The number of triangles in the given figure is shown below:

Hence, '6' is the correct answer.

Question 10

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Why this answer is correct

The correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN is shown below:

Hence, 'option 1' is the correct answer.

Question 11

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion/s logically and definitely follow/s from the given statements.

Statements: Some Drapes are Curtains. Some Sheets are Drapes. All Drapes are Yarns.

Conclusions: (I) Some Yarns are Sheets.

(II) Some Sheets are Curtains.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  2. BOption (b)

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  3. COption (c)

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  4. DOption (d)

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

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only conclusion (I) follows.

Why this answer is correct

The least possible Venn diagram is:

Conclusions: 

(I) Some Yarns are Sheets. → Follows (As, Some Sheets are Drapes and All Drapes are Yarns which means some yarns are sheets)

(II) Some Sheets are Curtains. → Does not follow (As, there is no definite relation between parrots and birds. Hence, false)

Hence, 'Only conclusion (I) follows' is the correct answer.

Question 12

In a certain code language,

A + B means 'A is the brother of B',

A - B means 'A is the mother of B',

A × B means 'A is the father of B',

A ÷ B means 'A is the wife of B'.

Based on the above, how is P related to T if 'P ÷ Q × R + S - T'?

  1. AOption (a)

    Mother's sister

  2. BOption (b)

    Daughter's son

  3. COption (c)

    Sister

  4. DOption (d)

    Mother's Mother

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Mother's Mother

Why this answer is correct

A is
Symbol+-×÷
MeaningBrotherMotherFatherWife
to B

P ÷ Q × R + S - T → P is wife of Q, Q is father of R, R is brother of S, S is mother of T

By using the symbols in the table given below, we can draw the following family tree:

 

P is maternal grandmother of T, i.e., P is T's mother's mother.

Hence, ‘Mother's Mother’ is the correct answer.

Question 13

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All classes are tools.

Some tools are nails.

No nail is a class.

Conclusions:

(I) Some classes are nails.

(II) All tools are classes.

(III) Some nails are tools.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. BOption (b)

    All conclusions I, II and III follow

  3. COption (c)

    Only conclusion III follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Both conclusions I and II follow

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Only conclusion III follows

Why this answer is correct

The least possible Venn diagram is:

Conclusions:

(I) Some classes are nails. → Does not follow (As, No nail is a classes, so Some classes are not nails)

(II) All tools are classes. → Does not follow (As, All classes are tools, so some tools are classes)

(III) Some nails are tools. → Follows (As, Some tools are nails, so Some nails are tools)

Hence, 'Only conclusion III follows' is the correct answer.

Question 14

The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operations(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair:

  1. AOption (a)

    444 ∶ 339

  2. BOption (b)

    189 ∶ 82

  3. COption (c)

    401 ∶ 294

  4. DOption (d)

    500 ∶ 393

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

444 ∶ 339

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: First number - 107 = Second number

  1. 444 ∶ 339 → 444 - 107 = 337 ≠ 339
  2. 189 ∶ 82 → 189 - 107 = 82
  3. 401 ∶ 294 → 401 - 107 = 294
  4. 500 ∶ 393 → 500 - 107 = 393

Hence, '444 ∶ 339' is the correct answer.

Question 15

What should come in place of '?' in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

UJA, WOC, YTE , ?, CDI

  1. AOption (a)

    AZH

  2. BOption (b)

    BZH

  3. COption (c)

    AYG

  4. DOption (d)

    BYF

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

AYG

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, 'AYG' is the correct answer.

Question 16

In a certain code language, 'DETAIN' is coded as '928574' and 'PAINED' is coded as '745832'. What is the code for 'T' in the given code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    5

  2. BOption (b)

    7

  3. COption (c)

    4

  4. DOption (d)

    9

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

9

Why this answer is correct

The code for each letter is shown below:

Here, the alphabet 'AINED' is common in both the word,

So, the remaining alphabet 'T' will be coded as the remaining number '9',

And, the remaining alphabet 'P' will be coded as the remaining number '3',

Clearly, '9' is the code for 'T' in the given code language.

Hence, '9' is the correct answer.

Question 17

If 'A' stands for '÷,' 'B' stands for '×', 'C' stands for ' + ' and 'D' stands for '-', what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

42 A 7 B 13 C 87 D 12 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    158

  2. BOption (b)

    153

  3. COption (c)

    149

  4. DOption (d)

    151

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

153

Why this answer is correct

LetterABCD
Meaning÷×+-

42 A 7 B 13 C 87 D 12 = ?

After replacing the letters by their meaning, we get:

42 ÷ 7 × 13 + 87 - 12 = ?

⇒ 6 × 13 + 87 - 12 = ?

⇒ 78 + 87 - 12 = ?

⇒ 165 - 12 = ?

⇒ 153 = ?

Hence, ‘153’ is the correct answer.

Question 18

If 11 August 1918 is Sunday, then what will be the day of the week on 4 December 1925?

  1. AOption (a)

    Thursday

  2. BOption (b)

    Monday

  3. COption (c)

    Tuesday

  4. DOption (d)

    Friday

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Friday

Why this answer is correct

An ordinary year has 1 odd day and a leap year has 2 odd days. 

So, the day on the same date for an ordinary year will be 1 day ahead and the day on the same date for a leap year will be 2 days ahead for the next year.

If 11 August 1918 is Sunday, then the day on these dates will be:

11 August 1919 → Monday

11 August 1920 → Wednesday

11 August 1921 → Thursday

11 August 1922 → Friday

11 August 1923 → Saturday

11 August 1924 → Monday

11 August 1925 → Tuesday

Number of days between 11 August 1925 to 4 December 1925 = (20 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 4) = 115

115 when divided by 7, leaves 3 as remainder.

Tuesday + 3 = Friday

Therefore, it will be Friday on 4 December 1925.

Hence, ‘Friday’ is the correct answer.

Alternate MethodGiven: 11 August 1918 is Sunday.

So, 11 August 1918 to 11 August 1925 = 7 Years (5 Ordinary and 2 leap Year)

In 7 years = (5 × 1) + (2 × 2) = 5 + 4 = 9 days.

And, from 11 August 1925 to 4 December 1925 = 20(Aug) + 30(Sept) + 31(Oct) + 30(Nov) + 4(Dec) = 115 days

Total days = 9 + 115 = 124 days → 124/7 = 17 week and 5 odd days.

So, 4 December 1925 = Sunday + 5 + Friday.

Hence. the correct answer is "Option 4".

Question 19

Which letter-cluster should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

FMA, DJY, ?, ZDU, XAS

  1. AOption (a)

    BGW

  2. BOption (b)

    CHV

  3. COption (c)

    DHV

  4. DOption (d)

    CIW

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

BGW

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, 'BGW' is the correct answer.

Question 20

Three of the following number pairs are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd number pair.

(NOTE: The second number in the given number pairs is formed by performing a certain operation on the first number. The same operation is followed in all the number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair.)

  1. AOption (a)

    72 ∶ 215

  2. BOption (b)

    99 ∶ 296

  3. COption (c)

    86 ∶ 252

  4. DOption (d)

    115 ∶ 344

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

86 ∶ 252

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (First number × 3) - 1 = Second number

  1. 72 ∶ 215 → (72 × 3) - 1 = 216 - 1 = 215
  2. 99 ∶ 296 → (99 × 3) - 1 = 297 - 1 = 296
  3. 86 ∶ 252 → (86 × 3) - 1 = 258 - 1 = 257 ≠ 252
  4. 115 ∶ 344 → (115 × 3) - 1 = 345 - 1 = 344

Hence, '86 ∶ 252' is the correct answer.

Question 21

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?

368, 371, 376, ?, 392

  1. AOption (a)

    383

  2. BOption (b)

    380

  3. COption (c)

    378

  4. DOption (d)

    374

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

383

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, '383' is the correct answer.

Question 22

In a certain code language, GT49 is written as KP64 and HS25 is written as LO36. How will MN144 be written in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    QJ169

  2. BOption (b)

    QJ189

  3. COption (c)

    RJ269

  4. DOption (d)

    RJ189

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

QJ169

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Similarly,

Hence, 'QJ169' is the correct answer.

Question 23

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Why this answer is correct

The correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN is shown below:

Hence, 'option 3' is the correct answer.

Question 24

Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that group?

  1. AOption (a)

    RTX

  2. BOption (b)

    LNQ

  3. COption (c)

    ACG

  4. DOption (d)

    IKO

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

LNQ

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: First letter + 2 = Second letter; Second letter + 4 = Third letter

  1. RTX → R + 2 = T; T + 4 = X
  2. LNQ → L + 2 = N; N + 4 = R ≠ Q
  3. ACG → A + 2 = C; C + 4 = G
  4. IKO → I + 2 = K; K + 4 = O

Hence, 'LNQ' is the correct answer.

Question 25

Select the option in which the letter-clusters share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of letter clusters.

DHS ∶ IFX

KNW ∶ PLB

  1. AOption (a)

    GUZ ∶ LSF

  2. BOption (b)

    NYB ∶ IAG

  3. COption (c)

    XNA ∶ DKG

  4. DOption (d)

    SBH ∶ XZM

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

SBH ∶ XZM

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Similarly,

Hence, 'SBH ∶ XZM' is the correct answer.

General Intelligence (25 questions)

Question 26

In Cricket, if the umpire extends both hands horizontally it means __________.

  1. AOption (a)

    dead ball

  2. BOption (b)

    no ball

  3. COption (c)

    run out

  4. DOption (d)

    wide ball

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

wide ball

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is wide ball.

Key Points

  • Wide ball:-
  • When the umpire extends both hands horizontally in cricket, it means that the ball has been declared a wide ball.
  • A wide ball is a delivery that is bowled outside the batsman's reach and is not able to be hit by the batsman.
  • The umpire extends both hands horizontally to signal a wide ball to the scorers and the players on the field.
  • This signal is recognized universally across all cricket-playing nations.

Additional Information

  • Dead ball:-
  • It is a ball that is not in play and cannot be hit by the batsman.
  • It is usually declared by the umpire in case of an injury or when the ball gets stuck in the equipment of a fielder.
  • No-ball:-
  • It​ is a delivery that is bowled illegally, for instance, if the bowler oversteps the crease while bowling or if the delivery is above waist height.
  • A no-ball results in the batting team getting an extra run and an additional ball to face.
  • Run out:-
  • It is a mode of dismissal in cricket when a batsman is out of his crease and a fielder throws the ball onto the stumps before the batsman can return to his crease.
  • This can happen when the batsmen attempt to take a run or when the ball hits the bat and deflects onto the stumps.

Question 27

Since complete equality is impossible, the _____ of the Indian Constitution deals with the right to equality and equal protection of law subject to appropriate classification.

  1. AOption (a)

    Article 15

  2. BOption (b)

    Article 16

  3. COption (c)

    Article 13

  4. DOption (d)

    Article 14

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Article 14

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is अनुच्छेद 14.

Key Points

  • The Indian Constitution's emphasis on equality is related to Article 14, which guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the law to all persons within the territory of India.

  • Article 14

  • Article 14 of the Indian Constitution is about 'Equality Before Law' and it states:

  • "The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India."

  • This article is a fundamental right under Part III of the Constitution of India, which talks about Rights to Equality.

  • The principle of 'Equality before law' is of British origin, while 'Equal protection of the laws' is borrowed from the Constitution of the United States.

Additional Information

 

Article 15Article 15 prohibits discrimination by the state against any citizen on grounds only of caste, religion, sex, race, and place of birth. Fundamental rights are provided to every citizen of the country without any discrimination. These rights entitle an individual to live life with dignity.
Article 16Article 16 of the Indian Constitution guarantees equal opportunity to all citizens in matters related to employment in the public sector. The provision of equality is only applicable to the employment or offices which are held by the State. The State is still free to lay down the requisite qualifications for the recruitment of employees for the Government services.
Article 13- Article 13 deals with Laws Inconsistent with Fundamental Rights. - Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void. - It expressively provides for the doctrine of judicial review. - This power has been conferred on the Supreme Court (Article 32) and the high courts (Article 226) that can declare a law unconstitutional and invalid on the ground of contravention of any of the Fundamental Rights.

Question 28

Which Indian state is renowned for the traditional canal irrigation method known as 'Kulh'?

  1. AOption (a)

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. BOption (b)

    Odisha

  3. COption (c)

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. DOption (d)

    Uttar Pradesh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Himachal Pradesh

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh.

Key Points 

  • Kulhs:-
  • 'Kulh' is the most common source of irrigation in the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh.
  • These​ are small local irrigation canals found in Himachal Pradesh.
  • They are mainly found in hilly/mountainous regions where they are used to transport melted water from glaciers to villages due to the effect of gravity.
  • Under this system, water from the streams is diverted into man-made channels that carry this water to various villages.
  • They serve as a source of canal irrigation for agricultural crops.
  • Being a hilly area, it was not possible to build tube-wells, borewells in Himachal Pradesh. That's why 'kulhs' came into existence.
  • They are jointly managed by common neighboring villages.
  • As of today, most of them are defunct after being taken over by the Irrigation Department.
  • They are water channels most commonly found in mountain areas.
  • Kulhs of Himachal Pradesh

Additional Information

  • Water harvesting structures found in other states:
  • Kerela - Surangams
  • Karnataka - Kattas
  • Maharashtra - Bandharas and tals
  • Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - Bundhis
  • Tamil Nadu - Eris

Question 29

Following are the industry categories classified under the Industrial Policy Resolution 1956, EXCEPT:

  1. AOption (a)

    industries in the cooperative sector

  2. BOption (b)

    industries with public sector taking the lead and the private sector playing a supplementary role

  3. COption (c)

    industries in the private sector

  4. DOption (d)

    industries with exclusive ownership of the state

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

industries in the cooperative sector

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is industries in the cooperative sector.

Key Points

  • Industrial Policy Resolution 1956:-
  • It was a policy framework for the development of industries in India.
  • The policy classified industries into three categories: (1) industries in the private sector, (2) industries with the public sector taking the lead and the private sector playing a supplementary role, and (3) industries with exclusive ownership of the state.
  • The policy did not include industries in the cooperative sector as a separate category.
  • The cooperative sector refers to businesses that are owned and operated by a group of individuals who share the profits and control the operations.
  • The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 was replaced by the New Industrial Policy in 1991, which encouraged liberalization, privatization, and globalization of industries in India.
  • Highlights of IPR 1956:
  • In order to initiate a new industry or expand existing capacity, private entrepreneurs were supposed to obtain licenses from the government.
  • Licensing, imposition of the tax, tax exemptions, and subsidies were used by the government:
  • to regulate private industries.
  • bring about a reduction in regional disparities in industrial development.
  • to keep a check on the production of goods that are socially undesirable.

Additional Information

  • Industries with public sector taking the lead and the private sector playing a supplementary role:-
  • It refers to industries where the government takes the lead in ownership and management, and the private sector plays a supportive role.
  • This model was adopted for industries such as steel, coal, and power generation.
  • Industries in the private sector:-
  • It refers to industries that are owned and operated by private individuals or companies. This model was encouraged for industries such as consumer goods, textiles, and services.
  • Industries with exclusive ownership of the state:-
  • It refers to industries that are wholly owned and operated by the state. This model was adopted for industries such as defense, atomic energy, and railways.

Question 30

Pola festival is associated with which of the following states?

  1. AOption (a)

    Maharashtra

  2. BOption (b)

    Mizoram

  3. COption (c)

    Nagaland

  4. DOption (d)

    Karnataka

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Maharashtra

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Maharashtra.

Key Points

  • Pola Festival
  • Pola Festival is a thanksgiving festival celebrated by farmers in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, to acknowledge the importance of bulls and oxen, who are a crucial part of agriculture and farming activities.
  • It falls on the day of the Pithori Amavasya in the month of Shraavana.
  • The farmers decorate their bulls on this day and then worship them to perform in the festival.
  • This festival is celebrated to show their gratitude towards the bulls for their assistance in the agricultural works by the farmers.
  • On the following day of the festival, the plowing activities are started and seeds are sown in the fields.
  • It is a very unique festival in Maharashtra where an animal is made the focus of the occasion.
  • During the Sravana month, the Pola festival is celebrated on a new moon day which is also called the Pithori Amavasya day.
  • The farmers celebrate this day with many traditional dishes like kunbis, poli and karanji which are authentic Maharashtra dishes.

Additional Information

  • Mizoram:-
  • It is known for its Chapchar Kut festival, which is celebrated in March after the completion of the Jhum cultivation.
  • Nagaland:-
  • ​It celebrates the Hornbill festival in December to showcase the state's tribal culture and traditions.
  • Karnataka:-
  • ​It is famous for its Mysuru Dasara festival, which is a 10-day-long celebration of the victory of good over evil.

Question 31

Padma Bhushan awardee of 2004 and classical dancer Alarmel Valli is known for performing which dance form?

  1. AOption (a)

    Odissi

  2. BOption (b)

    Bharatanatyam

  3. COption (c)

    Chhau

  4. DOption (d)

    Kuchipudi

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Bharatanatyam

Why this answer is correct

The correct option is Bharatanatyam.

Key Points 

  • Alarmel Valli:-
  • She was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2001 by India's National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama, Padma Bhushan in 2004 and the Chevalier of Arts and Letters award from the Government of France the same year.
  • In 1991, Alarmel Valli was the second youngest dancer to be conferred the Padma Shri from the Government of India, after Vvjayanthimala.
  • She founded The Dipasikha Dance Foundation in Chennai in 1984, where she teaches Bharatanatyam.
  • ​She is a leading Indian classic dancer and choreographer and the foremost exponent of the Pandanallur style, in the Indian classical dance form, Bharatanatyam.
  • Bharatanatyam:-
  • It is a major form of indian classic dance that originated in Tamil Nadu.
  • The theoretical foundations of Bharatanatyam are found in Natya Shashtra, the ancient Hindu text of performance arts.

Additional Information Some Indian classic dances and their states of origin:

Indian Classis DancesState of origin
KathakUttar Pradesh
KuchipudiAndhra Pradesh
OdissiOdisha
KathakaliKerala
SattriyaAssam
ManipuriManipur
MohiniyattamKerala

Question 32

According to Census of India 2011, which district in India has the lowest literacy rate?

  1. AOption (a)

    Chowki

  2. BOption (b)

    Alirajpur

  3. COption (c)

    Bemetara

  4. DOption (d)

    Siwan

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Alirajpur

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Alirajpur

Key Points

  • According to the Census 2011:-
  • Alirajpur district has the lowest literacy rate in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Alirajpur is considered the poorest city of India with more than 70% population lives below the poverty line.
  • It was the least literate district in India based on the 2011 Census.
  • The female literacy rate in Alirajpur is 31.0% and the male literacy rate is 43.6%.
  • The total literacy rate in Madhya Pradesh is 69.32%.
  • Jabalpur has the highest literacy rate in Madhya Pradesh.

Additional Information

  • Serchip:-
  • In Mizoram it was the most literate district in India based on the 2011 Census.
  • Barwani, Jhabhua:-
  • These​ are the districts in Madhya Pradesh under the Indore division.
  • Sheopur:-
  • It is a city in Madhya Pradesh under the Chambal division.

Question 33

The original Constitution of India was hand written in English by:

  1. AOption (a)

    HVR Iyenger

  2. BOption (b)

    Prem Behari Narain Raizada

  3. COption (c)

    Vasant Krishan Vaidya

  4. DOption (d)

    SN Mukherjee

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Prem Behari Narain Raizada

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Prem Behari Narain Raizada. 

Key Points

  • Constitution of India:-
  • It​ is a written set of rules that governs any state.
  • The Constitution was partialy enacted on 26th November 1949 and completely it came into force on 26 January 1950.
  • The Constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly which comprised of the indirectly elected members along with the nominated members.
  • The Original Constitution in the English language was written by Prem Bihari Narain Raizada
  • The Consitution in Hindi was written by another calligrapher Vasant Krishna Vaidya.
  • Raizada was born in a family of calligraphers in the year 1901 and he died in the year 1966.
  • Raizada did not charge a single penny for writing the Constitution instead, he wrote his name along with his grandfather's name at the bottom of every page of the Constitution.
  • The Constitution at the time of its inception consisted of 395 articles, 22 parts, and 8 Schedules.
  • At present, this document consists of about 448 articles, 25 parts and 12 schedules.
  • There have been 105 amendments in the Constitution of India up to October 2021.
  • The first amendment was done in 1951.

After that, the Constitution has been amended 104 times.

  • This is the beauty of the Indian Constitution.
  • The Constituent Assembly took almost 2years, 11 months, and 18 days to complete the task of drafting this historic document.
  • There were a total of 11 sessions of the Constituent Assembly during this period.

Additional Information

Some Recent Amendments made in the Constitution are as follows:

Amendment number and yearThe subject of the Amendment
99th Amendment (2014)Provision of National Judicial Appointment Commission
100th Amendment (2015)Land Boundary Agreement between India and Bangladesh
101st Amendment (2016)Introduction of the Goods and Service (GST) Act in the country
102nd Amendment (2018)Constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes.
103rd Amendment (2019)Provision of 10% Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
104th Amendment (2020)Extension of the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and States Assemblies. It removed the reserved seats for the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Question 34

Who described in 1662 that when a gas was pumped into an enclosed space, it would shrink to fit in that space, but the pressure exerted by the gas on the container would increase?

  1. AOption (a)

    Jacques Charles

  2. BOption (b)

    Joseph Gay Lussac

  3. COption (c)

    Amedeo Avogadro

  4. DOption (d)

    Robert Boyle

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Robert Boyle

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Robert Boyle.

Key Points

  • Robert Boyle:-
  • He studied the behaviour of gases enclosed in a chamber and formulated the gas law named after him.
  • He also contributed to physiology and to the founding of modern chemistry.
  • He was the first to isolate and characterize gases like nitric oxide, hydrogen chloride, ammonia, and oxygen.
  • He helped to establish the experimental method in chemistry. Boyle introduced many new ways of identifying the chemical composition of substances.
  • ​Law of Behaviour of Gases: These laws tell us about the behaviour of gases. By that, we mean the values and relations of temperature, pressure, and volume, etc.
  • Boyle’s Law:-
  • Suppose you have some Helium in a gas container at low pressure and temperature. if you increase the volume of the container at a constant temperature, the pressure of the gas will decrease.
  • Boyle’s law can be stated as the volume (V) is inversely proportional to pressure (P) at a constant temperature.
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  • Jacques Charles;-
  • He​ is known for Charles's Law, which describes the relationship between gas volume and temperature at a constant pressure.
  • Joseph Gay Lussac:-
  • He​ is known for Gay-Lussac's Law, which describes the relationship between gas pressure and temperature at a constant volume.
  • Amedeo Avogadro:-
  • ​He is known for Avogadro's Law, which states that equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain the same number of molecules.

Question 35

Who among the following personalities in Indian music, won the Maharashtra Bhushan Award for the year 2020?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sunidhi Chauhan

  2. BOption (b)

    Alka Yagnik

  3. COption (c)

    Shreya Ghoshal

  4. DOption (d)

    Asha Bhosle

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Asha Bhosle

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Asha Bhosle.

Key Points

  • Asha Bhosle:-
  • Legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be honoured with the prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan Award for the year 2020.
  • Along with two National Awards in 1981 and 1986, she was also honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000.
  • Maharashtra Bhushan Award:-
  • It was started in 1996.
  • Late writer Purushottam Laxman Deshpande was the first recipient of the honour.

Additional Information

  • Padma Vibhushan in 2020
  • George Fernandes
  • Arun Jaitley
  • Anerood Jugnauth
  • Mary Kom
  • Chhannulal Mishra
  • Sushma Swaraj
  • Vishwesha Teertha

Question 36

Identify the ODD one out.

  1. AOption (a)

    Hotels and restaurants

  2. BOption (b)

    Construction

  3. COption (c)

    Banking and insurance

  4. DOption (d)

    Transport and communication

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Construction

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Construction.

Key Points

  • The odd one out is Construction, as it does not belong to the service sector whereas the other options do.

 Additional Information

  • Hotels and restaurants, Banking and insurance, and Transport and communication are all service sector industries.
  • Service sector:-
  • It is the largest sector of the economy and includes industries that provide services rather than tangible goods.

Question 37

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution mentions the right to form co-operative societies?

  1. AOption (a)

    19 (1) (d)

  2. BOption (b)

    19 (1) (c)

  3. COption (c)

    19 (1) (b)

  4. DOption (d)

    19 (1) (a)

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

19 (1) (c)

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 19 (1) (c).

 Key Points

  • The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 gave constitutional status and protection to cooperative societies.
  • In this context, it made the following three changes in the Constitution:
  • It made the right to form cooperative societies a fundamental right (Article 19).
  • It included a new Directive Principle of State Policy on the promotion of cooperative societies (Article 43-B).
  • It added a new Part IX-B in the Constitution which is entitled “The Cooperative Societies” (Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT).
  • The new Part IX-B contains various provisions to ensure that the cooperative societies in the country function in a democratic, professional, autonomous, and economically sound manner.
  • It empowers the Parliament in respect of multi-state cooperative societies and the state legislatures in respect of other cooperative societies to make the appropriate law.
  • Article 43B deals with the promotion of cooperative societies. The State shall endeavor to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control, and professional management of co-operative societies. [Article 43B Inserted by the 97th Constitution Amendment Act, 2011].

Additional Information

  • 97th Amendment Act, 2011
  • The right to form cooperative societies is a fundamental right that has been provided in the Indian Constitution.
  • It is enshrined in Article 19(c) of the Constitution, which guarantees the freedom to form associations or unions.
  • This right was added to the Constitution by the 97th Amendment Act of 2011.
  • Article 19(1)(c) guarantees all citizens the right "to form associations or unions or co-operative societies".
  • However, this right, like other rights under Article 19, is not absolute and is subject to reasonable restrictions under clause (4) of the same article, namely "in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order or morality or in relation to contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence".

Question 38

Who started the practice of celebrating Nauroz during the Delhi Sultanate period?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sikandar Sur

  2. BOption (b)

    Shamsuddin Iltutmish

  3. COption (c)

    Ghiyasuddin Balban

  4. DOption (d)

    Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Ghiyasuddin Balban

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Ghiyasuddin Balban.

Key Points

  • Ghiyasuddin Balban:-
  • He started the practice of celebrating Nauroz during the Delhi Sultanate period.
  • Ghiyasuddin Balban was a powerful ruler of the Delhi Sultanate who reigned from 1266 to 1287 AD.
  • He is credited with introducing many administrative and military reforms during his reign.
  • Nauroz:-
  • It is a Persian term that means "new day" and is celebrated on the first day of spring.

Additional Information

  • Sikandar Sur:-
  • He was not a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate period.
  • He was a ruler of the Sur dynasty that ruled over parts of India from 1540 to 1556 AD.
  • Shamsuddin Iltutmish:-
  • He was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate period who reigned from 1211 to 1236 AD.
  • However, there is no historical evidence to suggest that he started the practice of celebrating Nauroz.
  • Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq:-
  • He was a ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty that ruled over parts of India from 1320 to 1325 AD. He also did not start the practice of celebrating Nauroz during the Delhi Sultanate period.

Question 39

In 2022, how many individuals received the Arjuna awards for their outstanding performance in sports and games?

  1. AOption (a)

    31

  2. BOption (b)

    20

  3. COption (c)

    30

  4. DOption (d)

    25

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

25

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 25.

Key Points

  • Arjuna Award:-
  • It is one of the highest awards given to sports personalities in India.
  • 25 individuals received the Arjuna awards for their outstanding performance in sports and games in 2022.
  • The award was instituted in 1961 and is named after Arjuna, a mythological character known for his skills in archery and other sports.
  • Nominees for the Arjuna Award must meet stringent criteria, including:
  • Consistent exceptional performance over a four-year period
  • Exemplary leadership qualities
  • Outstanding sportsmanship
  • Adherence to strict discipline

Question 40

Who among the following personalities was the chief draftsman of the constituent assembly that drafted the document of the Constitution?

  1. AOption (a)

    KM Munshi

  2. BOption (b)

    Vasant Krishan Vaidya

  3. COption (c)

    SN Mukherjee

  4. DOption (d)

    HVR Iyenger

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

SN Mukherjee

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is SN Mukherjee

Key Points

  • SN Mukherjee:-
  • He was the chief draftsman of the constituent assembly that drafted the document of the Constitution.
  • He was a prominent lawyer, politician, and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Additional Information

  • KM Munshi:-
  • He was also a member of the constituent assembly and contributed to the drafting of the Constitution, but he was not the chief draftsman.
  • H. V. R. Iyengar:-
  • He was the sixth Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1 March 1957 to 28 February 1962.
  • He was a member of the Indian Civil Service, entering service on 20 October 1926.
  • Vasant Krishan Vaidya:-
  • He was a Gujarati poet, writer, and translator.
  • He was born in 1924 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
  • He studied at Gujarat University, where he received a Master of Arts degree in Gujarati literature.

Question 41

________ are the amphibians of the plant kingdom.

  1. AOption (a)

    Gymnosperm

  2. BOption (b)

    Pteridophyta

  3. COption (c)

    Thallophyta

  4. DOption (d)

    Bryophyta

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Bryophyta

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Bryophyta.

Key Points

  • Bryophyta:-
  • These are the amphibians of the plant kingdom because they can live in both water and land.
  • They are non-vascular plants, meaning they do not have specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients.
  • Bryophyta include mosses, liverworts, and hornworts.
  • They play an important role in maintaining ecosystems by providing habitats for insects and other small animals, as well as contributing to soil formation.

Additional Information

  • Gymnosperm:-
  • It refers to a group of vascular plants that produce seeds without enclosing them in a fruit.
  • Examples include pine trees and cycads.
  • Pteridophyta:-
  • It refers to a group of vascular plants that reproduce by spores.
  • Examples include ferns and horsetails.
  • Thallophyta:-
  • It refers to a now-obsolete classification for a group of non-vascular plants, algae, and fungi.
  • It is no longer used in modern taxonomy.

Question 42

Who among the following is an award-winning folk Dancer from Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. AOption (a)

    Meena Nayak

  2. BOption (b)

    Balkar Sidhu

  3. COption (c)

    Sang Jangmu

  4. DOption (d)

    Tarubala Debbarma

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Sang Jangmu

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Sang Jangmu.

Key Points

  • Sang Jangmu:-
  • She is an award-winning folk dancer from Arunachal Pradesh.
  • She has won several awards and accolades for her performances in various folk dance competitions.
  • She is known for her graceful and energetic performances that showcase the rich cultural heritage of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Sang Jangmu has also performed at various national and international events, promoting the culture and tradition of her state.

 Additional Information

  • Meena Nayak:-
  • She is a famous Odissi dancer from Odisha.
  • Balkar Sidhu:-
  • She is a Punjabi singer and actor.
  • Tarubala Debbarma:-
  • She is a renowned folk dancer from Tripura.

Question 43

Which of the following states is the largest producer of lignite coal in India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Gujarat

  2. BOption (b)

    Jharkhand

  3. COption (c)

    Tamil Nadu

  4. DOption (d)

    Uttar Pradesh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Tamil Nadu

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.

Key Points

  • Lignite:-
  • It is a low-grade coal that is used mainly for power generation and industrial processes.
  • Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of lignite coal in India, with a share of over 40% of the total lignite reserves in the country.

Additional Information

  • Gujarat:-
  • It is the second-largest producer of lignite coal in India, with a share of around 20% of the total lignite reserves in the country.
  • Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh:-
  • These​ are not major producers of lignite coal in India, with very small reserves compared to Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.

Question 44

The Central Government approved the Print and Digital Media Association (PADMA) as a self-regulatory body for publishers of news and current affairs across the country. Who heads this organisation?

  1. AOption (a)

    Krishnendra Pratap Singh

  2. BOption (b)

    Mahesh Kumar Sharma

  3. COption (c)

    Mool Chand Garg

  4. DOption (d)

    Giridhar Aramane

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Mool Chand Garg

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Mool Chand Garg.

Key Points

  • Mool Chand Garg:-
  • He heads the Print and Digital Media Association (PADMA).
  • Mool Chand Garg is a veteran journalist and media executive with over 35 years of experience in the industry.
  • He has worked with leading media organizations such as Zee News, Sahara News, and Dainik Bhaskar.
  • As the head of PADMA, Garg is responsible for ensuring that member publishers adhere to the code of ethics and guidelines set by the organization.
  • This includes maintaining editorial independence, accuracy, and fairness in reporting.
  • PADMA:-
  • It is a self-regulatory body approved by the Central Government for publishers of news and current affairs across the country.

Question 45

In which year was the first railway line constructed in India?

  1. AOption (a)

    1853

  2. BOption (b)

    1887

  3. COption (c)

    1890

  4. DOption (d)

    1888

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1853

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 1853.

Key Points

  • Railway in India:-
  • The first railway line in India was constructed in the year 1853, between Bombay (now Mumbai) and Thane.
  • The line was constructed by the Great Indian Peninsula Railway (GIPR) under the British East India Company's rule.
  • The 34 km long railway line was opened for public use on 16th April 1853, and it was a major milestone in the history of Indian transportation.
  • The first train that ran on this line was named 'The Sahib', and it had three steam locomotives named 'Sindh', 'Sultan', and 'Sahib'.

Additional Information

  • 1887 was the year when the first electric tramway was introduced in India, in the city of Bombay.
  • 1890 represents the year when the first railway line was constructed in the state of Madras (now Chennai) by the Madras Railway Company, connecting the port city of Madras with the inland town of Arcot.

Question 46

Who among the following Indian players has won the Men's Double title in Bangkok Open (Tennis) 2023?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sumit Nagal - Saketh Myneni

  2. BOption (b)

    Yuki Bhambri - Purav Raj

  3. COption (c)

    Yuki Bhambri - Saketh Myneni

  4. DOption (d)

    Divij Sharan - Yuki Bhambri

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Yuki Bhambri - Saketh Myneni

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni.

Key Points

  • Bangkok Open:-
  • It is a tennis tournament held annually in Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Yuki Bhambri:-
  • He is a professional tennis player from India who has won several titles in both singles and doubles categories.
  • Saketh Myneni:-
  • He is also a professional tennis player from India who has won several doubles titles in his career.

 Additional Information

  • Sumit Nagal and Saketh Myneni:-
  • They have played together in doubles tournaments, but they did not win the title in Bangkok Open 2023.
  • Yuki Bhambri and Purav Raj:-
  • They have also played together in doubles tournaments, but they did not win the title in Bangkok Open 2023.
  • Divij Sharan:-
  • He is another Indian tennis player who has won several doubles titles in his career, but he did not win the Men's Double title in Bangkok Open 2023.

Question 47

All of the following reasons can be attributed to the lack of access to credit for the poor EXCEPT:

  1. AOption (a)

    low information monitoring costs

  2. BOption (b)

    lack of stable source of income

  3. COption (c)

    lenders prefer dealing in large loans in small numbers to minimise administration costs

  4. DOption (d)

    absence of collateral with clear title

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

low information monitoring costs

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is low information monitoring costs.

Key Points

  • Lack of access to credit for the poor:-
  • It is a pervasive problem in many developing countries, and it can be attributed to various factors.
  • One of the main reasons is the lack of a stable source of income, which makes it difficult for lenders to assess the creditworthiness of the borrower and increases the risk of default.
  • Another reason is the absence of collateral with clear title, which makes it difficult for lenders to secure their loans and reduces their willingness to lend to poor borrowers.
  • Lenders may also prefer dealing in large loans in small numbers to minimize administration costs, which can make it difficult for poor borrowers who need small loans to access credit.
  • However, low information monitoring costs are not a reason for the lack of access to credit for the poor. In fact, low monitoring costs can make it easier for lenders to monitor the use of the loan and reduce the risk of default.

Question 48

In which year did Carl Anderson discover a positively charged particle called 'positron' whose mass appears to be equal to the mass of an electron?

  1. AOption (a)

    1912

  2. BOption (b)

    1932

  3. COption (c)

    1922

  4. DOption (d)

    1942

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1932

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 1932.

Key Points

  • Carl Anderson:-
  • He was an American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1936 for his discovery of the positron.
  • Anderson's discovery also led to the development of positron emission tomography (PET), which is now widely used in medical imaging.

Additional Information

  • Positron:-
  • It is the antiparticle of an electron and has the same mass as that of an electron but carries a positive charge.
  • The discovery of the positron provided evidence for the existence of antimatter, which was predicted by Paul Dirac in 1928.

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of capital receipt?

A) Borrowings from World Bank to fund Project to Save Tigers

B) Sale of 30% stake in a PSU to private companies

  1. AOption (a)

    Only B

  2. BOption (b)

    Both A and B

  3. COption (c)

    Neither A nor B

  4. DOption (d)

    Only A

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Both A and B

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Both A and B.

 Key Points

  • Capital receipt:-
  • It refers to the inflow of funds that are not generated from the regular operations of a business or organization.
  • It can include sources such as sale of assets, borrowing, or capital contributions from shareholders or investors.
  • Borrowings from World Bank to fund Project to Save Tigers - This is a capital receipt because it increases a liability (the amount borrowed needs to be repaid) and is intended for a capital project (funding a specific conservation project).
  • Sale of 30% stake in a PSU to private companies is an example of capital receipt, as it is an inflow of funds from the sale of an asset.

Question 50

Which of these may NOT be attributed to micro-finance?

  1. AOption (a)

    Financial services could enable the poor to leverage their entrepreneurial initiatives.

  2. BOption (b)

    Financial services could enable the poor to accelerate the process of building assets and economic security.

  3. COption (c)

    Financial services could enable the poor to accelerate the process of building incomes.

  4. DOption (d)

    Financial services could enable the poor to earn high rates of interest on deposits.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Financial services could enable the poor to earn high rates of interest on deposits.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Financial services could enable the poor to earn high rates of interest on deposits.

Key Points

  • Micro-finance:-
  • It refers to providing financial services to low-income individuals or groups who lack access to traditional banking services.
  • It is aimed at enabling them to start or expand their small businesses, build assets, and improve their economic security.
  • However, earning high rates of interest on deposits is not a key feature of micro-finance, as it is primarily focused on providing credit and savings services rather than investment opportunities.
  • Micro-finance has been widely adopted as a development strategy to alleviate poverty and promote economic growth in many developing countries.

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

Question 51

A sphere of diameter 18 cm has been melted to make cylinder of radius 3 cm and height 2 cm. The total number of cylinder made out will be:

  1. AOption (a)

    40

  2. BOption (b)

    100

  3. COption (c)

    54

  4. DOption (d)

    45

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

54

Why this answer is correct

Given

A sphere is melted and moulded into a solid cylinder.

Formula Used:

volume of sphere = 4/3 × 22/7 × r3; 

Total surface area of sphere = 4 × 22/7 × r2; where r = radius of sphere 

Volume of cylinder = 22/7 × R2 × h

Total surface area of cylinder = 2 × 22/7 × R(R + h); where R = radius of cylinder, h = height of cylinder

Calculation:

Let the number of cylinder formed be n.

Since the sphere is melted into a cylinder i.e. volume remains the same

⇒ 4/3 × 22/7 × 93 = n × 22/7 × 32 × 2

⇒ n = 54 

The answer is 54.

Question 52

If ΔABC ≅ ΔPQR, and ∠C = 80°, ∠A = 10°, then what will be the measure of ∠Q?

  1. AOption (a)

    80°

  2. BOption (b)

    30°

  3. COption (c)

    100°

  4. DOption (d)

    90°

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

90°

Why this answer is correct

Given:

 Δ ABC ~ ΔPQR

Concept used:

AAA (Angle-Angle-Angle) congruency rule: The two triangles are said to be congruent if any angles included between the sides of one triangle are equivalent to the corresponding angles between the sides of another triangle.

Calculations:

As we know,

The triangles is similar to each other,

Then the corresponding angles will also be equal.

∠A = ∠P, 

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                ∠B = ∠Q and ∠C = ∠R

∠B = 180 - (80 + 10) = 90

∠B = ∠Q = 90º

The answer is 90º

Question 53

Simplify: (1−m)3+(m−n)3+(n−1)312(1−m)(m−n)(n−1)=\frac{(1-m)^3+(m-n)^3+(n-1)^3}{12(1-m)(m-n)(n-1)}=?

  1. AOption (a)

    12\frac{1}{2}

  2. BOption (b)

    23\frac{2}{3}

  3. COption (c)

    32\frac{3}{2}

  4. DOption (d)

    14\frac{1}{4}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

14\frac{1}{4}

Why this answer is correct

Formula used

if a + b + c = 0, then a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc

Calculation

(1−m)3+(m−n)3+(n−1)312(1−m)(m−n)(n−1)=\frac{(1-m)^3+(m-n)^3+(n-1)^3}{12(1-m)(m-n)(n-1)}=

(1−m)3+(m−n)3+(n−1)34×3(1−m)(m−n)(n−1)=\frac{(1-m)^3+(m-n)^3+(n-1)^3}{4 \times 3(1-m)(m-n)(n-1)}=

Since 1 - m + m - n + n - 1 = 0, 

⇒ (1−m)3+(m−n)3+(n−1)34×3(1−m)(m−n)(n−1)\frac{(1-m)^3+(m-n)^3+(n-1)^3}{4 \times 3(1-m)(m-n)(n-1)}

⇒ 3(1−m)(m−n)(n−1)4×3(1−m)(m−n)(n−1)\frac{3(1-m)(m-n)(n-1)}{4 \times 3(1-m)(m-n)(n-1)}

⇒ 1/4

The answer is 1/4.

Question 54

The following bar graph shows the monthly profits of different six companies.

What is the ratio of the monthly profit of companies P to that of company U?

  1. AOption (a)

    3 ∶ 2

  2. BOption (b)

    5 ∶ 2

  3. COption (c)

    2 ∶ 5

  4. DOption (d)

    2 ∶ 3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

5 ∶ 2

Why this answer is correct

Calculation

The monthly profit of P = 800

The monthly profit of U = 320

The ratio = 800: 320 = 5:2

The answer is 5:2

Question 55

Rajender is working as a delivery boy in a multinational company. The company is paying him ₹90 per delivery. In a fortnight comprising 15 consecutive working days, his average earnings per day was ₹540. If his average earnings of the first 7 days was ₹519 per day and that of the last 7 days was ₹546 per day, then what was his earning on the 8th day of the fortnight?

  1. AOption (a)

    ₹571

  2. BOption (b)

    ₹681

  3. COption (c)

    ₹661

  4. DOption (d)

    ₹645

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

₹645

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Payment per delivery: ₹90

Average daily earnings for 15 days: ₹540

Average earnings for the first 7 days: ₹519

Average earnings for the last 7 days: ₹546

Total working days: 15.

Formula used:

Average = sum of observation/total number of observation.

Calculations:

Total earnings for 15 days ⇒ ₹540 × 15 = ₹8100.

Total earnings for the first 7 days ⇒ ₹519 × 7 = ₹3633.

Total earnings for the last 7 days ⇒ ₹546 × 7 = ₹3822.

Adding earnings of the first 7 days and last 7 days ⇒ ₹3633 + ₹3822 = ₹7455.

Subtracting this total from the overall total earnings for 15 days to find the 8th day's earnings: ₹8100 - ₹7455 = ₹645.

Hence, Rajender's earning on the 8th day of the fortnight was ₹645.

Question 56

If x2 + y2 + z2 = 628 and xy + yz + zx = 24, then find the value of (x + y + z).

  1. AOption (a)

    22

  2. BOption (b)

    28

  3. COption (c)

    26

  4. DOption (d)

    24

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

26

Why this answer is correct

Given:

x2 + y2 + z2 = 628

xy + yz + zx = 24

Formula used:

(x + y + z)2 = x2 + y2 + z2 + 2(xy + yz + zx)

Calculations:

(x + y + z)2 = x2 + y2 + z2 + 2(xy + yz + zx)

(x + y + z)2 = 628 + 2×24) = 628 + 48 = 676

((x + y + z)2 = 676) ⇒ (x + y + z ) = 26

Hence, the value of ((x + y + z)) is 26

Question 57

The following pie chart represents the percentage-wise break up of research scholars in terms of their specialisation in Ph.D. in Physics. Total number of research scholars is 8000. Study the pie chart carefully and answer the question given below:

The number of research scholars having Meteorology as their specialisation is approximately (correct up to two decimal places) what per cent of the number of research scholars with Astrophysics specialisation?

  1. AOption (a)

    72.41%

  2. BOption (b)

    71.91%

  3. COption (c)

    70.41%

  4. DOption (d)

    73.91%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

73.91%

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

The number of Meteorology =  17% 

The number of  Astrophysics = 23%

⇒ (17/23)× 100 =73.91%

Hence, the correct option is (4).

Question 58

The given expression is equal to:

2secAsec⁡2A−1\frac{2 \mathrm{sec} A}{\sec ^2 A-1}

  1. AOption (a)

    2 cosec A cot A

  2. BOption (b)

    2 cos A cot A

  3. COption (c)

    2 cosec A tan A

  4. DOption (d)

    2 cos A sin A

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2 cosec A cot A

Why this answer is correct

Calculation:

⇒ 2secAsec2−1\frac{2secA}{sec^2 -1} = 2secAtan2A\frac{2secA}{tan^2A} [sec2A - tan2A = 1]

⇒ (2 × cos2A) / (cosA × sin2A) [secA = 1/cosA, tanA = (sinA / cosA)]

⇒ 2 cosecA cotA [cosecA = 1/sinA, cotA = (cosA / sinA]

∴ The correct answer is 2 cosecA cotA.

Question 59

The speed of a boat in standing water is 9 km/h and the speed of the stream is 1.5 km/h. A person rows to a place at a distance of 105 km and comes back to the starting point. The total time taken by him is:

  1. AOption (a)

    24 hours

  2. BOption (b)

    22 hours

  3. COption (c)

    21 hours

  4. DOption (d)

    23 hours

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24 hours

Why this answer is correct

Given : 

The speed of a boat in standing water = 9 km/h

The speed of the stream =1.5 km/h.

Distance = 105 km

Formula used :

Speed = Distance / Time

Concept used :

Now when the boat goes down the boat flows along with the water hence speed of the boat will be increased by the speed of the current.

Downstream speed = speed of still water + speed of the stream

Now when the boat goes down the boat flows against the water hence speed of the boat will be decreased by the speed of the current.

Upstream speed = speed of still water -  speed of the stream

Calculation : 

Downstream speed = 9 + 1.5 = 10.5 km/h

Upstream speed = 9 - 1.5 = 7.5 km/h

Total time = (105/10.5) + (105/7.5)

Total time = 10 + 14 hours = 24 hours

Hence, the correct option is (1).

Question 60

Kalyan invested a sum of ₹12,000 for two years compounded at 5% and 10%, respectively. What is the compound interest (in ₹) at the end of two years?

  1. AOption (a)

    1,880

  2. BOption (b)

    1,920

  3. COption (c)

    1,900

  4. DOption (d)

    1,860

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

1,860

Why this answer is correct

Given: 

Principal (P) = ₹12,000

First-year interest rate (r1) = 5%

Second-year interest rate (r2) = 10% 

Calculation:

A1 = P(1 + r1)

A1 = 12000(1 + 0.05)

A1 = 12000 × 1.05 = ₹12,600

Second Year: For the second year, we use the amount at the end of the first year as the principal.

P2 = A1 (the amount from the first year becomes the principal for the second year)

A2 = P2(1 + r2)

A2 = 12600(1 + 0.1)

A2 = 12600 × 1.1 = ₹13,860

Compound Interest = A2 - P

Compound Interest = 13860 - 12000 = ₹1,860

Therefore, the compound interest Kalyan earned at the end of two years is ₹1,860.

Shortcut Trick

5% = 1/20

10 = 1/10

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Amount after 2 year = 12000 × 21/20 × 11/10 = 13860

 Interest = 13860 - 12000 =  ₹1,860

Question 61

A person invested a certain amount at a rate of 12% simple interest and another amount at a rate of 10% simple interest. He received an annual interest of ₹130. However, if he had interchanged the amounts invested, he would have received ₹4 more as interest. How much did he invest at the rate of 12% simple interest originally?

  1. AOption (a)

    ₹500

  2. BOption (b)

    ₹650

  3. COption (c)

    ₹560

  4. DOption (d)

    ₹600

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

₹500

Why this answer is correct

Formula used:

SI = PRT/100

Calculation:

Let the Amount invested at 12% be Rs. 100x

And the Amount invested at 10% be Rs. 100y

⇒ 130 = (100x × 12 × 1)/100 + (100y × 10 × 1)/100

⇒ 12x + 10y = 130     ----(i)

Now, according to the question,

Amount invested at 12% = Rs. 100y

Amount invested at 10% = Rs. 100x

⇒ 134 = (100y × 12 × 1)/100 + (100x × 10 × 1)/100

⇒ 12y + 10x = 134      ----(ii)

On solving (i) and (ii), we get

⇒ 10(12x + 10y) = 10(130)

⇒ 12(10x + 12y) = 12(134)

⇒ 120x + 100y = 1300

⇒ 120x + 144y = 1608

Subtract the second equation from the first:

⇒ 120x + 100y - (120x + 144y) = 1300 - 1608

⇒ 120x + 100y - 120x - 144y = -308

⇒ -44y = -308

⇒ y = 7

Substitute the value of (y) into one of the original equations to find (x). 

⇒ 12x + 10(7) = 130

⇒ 12x + 70 = 130

⇒ 12x = 60

⇒ x = 5

Therefore, (100x = 500) and (100y = 700).

∴ Amount invested at 12% simple interest = Rs. 500

Question 62

The sum of the amount that Sunaina and Ranjan have is ₹23 and the difference of their amount is ₹7. The ratio of the amount that Sunaina and Ranjan have is:

  1. AOption (a)

    5 ∶ 3

  2. BOption (b)

    7 ∶ 15

  3. COption (c)

    15 ∶ 8

  4. DOption (d)

    2 ∶ 17

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

15 ∶ 8

Why this answer is correct

Calculation :

Let the amount that Sunaina has = A

And the amount that Ranjan has = B

Then according to the question,

The sum of the amount = 23 

⇒ A + B = 23         -------(1)

And the difference of the amount = 7

⇒ A - B = 7           --------(2)

On solving equation(1) and equation(2)

A = 15 and B = 8

Now, A : B = 15 : 8

∴ The ratio of the amount that Sunaina and Ranjan have is 15 : 8.

Question 63

A renowned brand marked its goods at 40% above the cost price but allows a discount of 7.5% for UPI payments to the customers. What actual profit is made on a shirt, if a customer pays ₹1,813 to buy it using UPI?

  1. AOption (a)

    ₹413

  2. BOption (b)

    ₹348

  3. COption (c)

    ₹378

  4. DOption (d)

    ₹393

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

₹413

Why this answer is correct

Given:

The marked price of the article is 40% above the cost price

Discount of 7.5% on UPI payments

Concept Used:

Marked price (MP) = 100 × SP/(100 - d)

Where SP = Selling price, and d = discount percentage

Calculation:

Selling Price of the shirt = Rs. 1813

According to the formula,

Marked price (MP) of the shirt

⇒ 100 × 1813 / (100 - 7.5) = Rs. 1960

Now the MP of the shirt is 40% more than the cost price (CP)

So, CP = 100 × 1960 / (100 + 40) = Rs. 1400

Profit earned = (1813 - 1400) = Rs. 413

∴ Actual profit made on the shirt is Rs. 413

Question 64

The marked price of a I-shirt is ₹560. The shopkeeper Krishna allows a discount of 16% and gains 12%. What would be the gain of Krishna if no discount is allowed?

  1. AOption (a)

    1623%16 \frac{2}{3} \%

  2. BOption (b)

    3119%31 \frac{1}{9} \%

  3. COption (c)

    3313%33 \frac{1}{3} \%

  4. DOption (d)

    1119%11 \frac{1}{9} \%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

3313%33 \frac{1}{3} \%

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Marked price = Rs 560

Discount = 16%

Profit = 12%

Formula used:

MP / CP = [(100 + P%) /(100 - D%)]

%P = [(SP - CP) / CP] × 100

MP = marked price, CP = cost price, D =discount, P = profit, SP = selling price

Calculation:

⇒ 560 / CP = (112/84)

⇒ CP = (560 × 84) /112 = 420

If no discount on MP then MP will be SP

⇒ P = SP - CP = 560 - 420 = 140

⇒ %P = (140/420) × 100 = 3313\frac{1}{3}%

∴ The correct answer is  3313\frac{1}{3}%.

Question 65

At one end of a diameter PQ of a circle of radius 8 cm a tangent APB is drawn to the circle. Find the length of the chord RS, which is parallel to AB and at a distance of 12 cm from P.

  1. AOption (a)

    6√3 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    4√3 cm

  3. COption (c)

    2√3 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    8√3 cm

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

8√3 cm

Why this answer is correct

Given

Radius = 8 cm

Concept used

The radius is perpendicular to the Rchord and divides it into two equal halves.

Calculation

According to the question:

Let PQ divide RS at O.

RO = √(82 - 42)

RO = √48 = 4√3

RS = 2 × RO

RS = 2 × 4√3 = 8√3

The answer is 8√3 cm

Question 66

If the mathematical symbols in the expression given below are changed from '+' to '÷', '-' to '×', '÷' to '-', and '×' to '+', then what will be the value of the expression?

87 × 256 + 16 - 77  ÷  1359

  1. AOption (a)

    20

  2. BOption (b)

    -40

  3. COption (c)

    40

  4. DOption (d)

    -20

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

-40

Why this answer is correct

Calculation

87 × 256 + 16 - 77 ÷ 1359

After changing the signs:

⇒ 87 + 256 ÷ 16 × 77 - 1359

⇒ 87 + 16 × 77 - 1359

⇒ 87 + 1232 - 1359

⇒ 1319 - 1359 = - 40

The answer is - 40.

Question 67

The following table gives the percentage of marks obtained by seven students in six different subjects in an examination.

The number in the brackets gives the maximum marks in each subject.

Subject (Max. Marks)
StudentsMathsChemistryPhysicsGeographyHistoryComputer Science
(150)(130)(120)(100)(60)(40)
Ayush905090607080
Aman1008080408070
Sajal906070709070
Rohit806580806060
Muskan806585955090
Tanvi707565854060
Tanin653550778080

If a student secures 80% or more in a subject, the student is considered to have received a distinction in the subject. What is the maximum number of subjects in which any single student has received a distinction?

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Marks percentage obtained by students in various subjects and the criteria for distinction are 80% or above in a subject.

Calculation:

Ayush's Distinction Subjects:

Maths (90%)

Physics (90%)

Computer Science (80%)

Aman's Distinction Subjects:

Maths (100%)

Chemistry (80%)

Physics (80%)

History (80%)

Sajal's Distinction Subjects:

History (90%)

Rohit's Distinction Subjects:

Geography (80%)

Muskan's Distinction Subjects:

Maths (80%)

Physics (85%)

Geography (95%)

Computer Science (90%)

Tanvi's Distinction Subjects:

Geography (85%)

Tanin's Distinction Subjects:

History (80%)

Computer Science (80%)

∴ The maximum number of subjects in which any single student (Aman and Muskan) has received a distinction is 4 subjects.

Question 68

The angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc of the circle measures 128.5°. Find the angle subtended at the circumference of the circle by the same arc.

  1. AOption (a)

    65.25°

  2. BOption (b)

    65.5°

  3. COption (c)

    64.25°

  4. DOption (d)

    64.5°

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

64.25°

Why this answer is correct

Concept used

The angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc of the circle is twice of the angle subtended at the circumference of the circle by the same arc

Calculation

The angle subtended at the circumference of the circle by the same arc = 128.5°/2 = 64.25°

The answer is 64.25°

Question 69

The average age of 25 students in a class is 14 years. Five new students with an average age of 14.6 years join this class. What is the average age of 30 students in the class?

  1. AOption (a)

    13.1 years

  2. BOption (b)

    14.1 years

  3. COption (c)

    15.1 years

  4. DOption (d)

    16.1 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

14.1 years

Why this answer is correct

Given

The average age of 25 students in a class is 14 years.

Concept used

Average

Calculation

Total sum of age of 25 students = 25 × 14 = 350

Total sum of age of 5 students = 5 × 14.6 = 73

Total = 350 + 73 = 423

Average = 423/30 = 14.1 years

The answer is 14.1 years

Question 70

Find the distance (in cm) between the centers of two circles having radii of 40 cm and 30 cm, respectively, if the length of a/an transverse/indirect common tangent to the two circles is given as 10√15 cm.

  1. AOption (a)

    75

  2. BOption (b)

    84

  3. COption (c)

    72

  4. DOption (d)

    80

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

80

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Two circles having a radius 40 cm and 30 cm

Length of transverse tangent = 10√15 cm

Formula used:

AB= √[(Distance between the centers of two circles)2 - (Sum of radius)2]

Where, AB = length of transverse tangent

Calculation:

Let, (Distance between the centers of two circles = oo'

By using the formula,

10√15 = √[(oo')2 - (40 + 30)2]

⇒ 10√15 = √[(oo')2 - (70)2]

On squaring both sides,

⇒ (10√15)2 = (oo')2 - (70)2

⇒ 1500 = (oo')2 - 4900

⇒ 1500 + 4900= (oo')2 

⇒ 6400= (oo')2 

⇒ oo' = 80 cm

∴ The correct answer is 80 cm.

Question 71

The given expression is equal to: cos⁡2A(1+sin⁡A)\frac{\cos ^2 A}{(1+\sin A)}

  1. AOption (a)

    1-sin A

  2. BOption (b)

    1+cos A

  3. COption (c)

    sin A

  4. DOption (d)

    Cos A

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1-sin A

Why this answer is correct

Formula used

Cos2 A = 1 - Sin2 A

Calculation

cos⁡2A(1+sin⁡A)\frac{\cos ^2 A}{(1+\sin A)}

⇒ (1 - Sin2 A)/(1 + SinA)

⇒ (1 - SinA)(1 + SinA)/(1 + SinA)

⇒ 1 - SinA

The answer is 1 - SinA

Question 72

If x+1x=−1x+\frac{1}{x}=-1, then the value of x15+1x15x^{15}+\frac{1}{x^{15}} will be:

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    -1

  4. DOption (d)

    0

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2

Why this answer is correct

Given:

x+1x=−1x+\frac{1}{x}=-1

Calculation:

⇒ x+1x=−1x+\frac{1}{x}=-1

Multiplying both sides by x we get,

⇒ x2 + 1 = -x

⇒ x2 + x + 1 = 0

Multiplying both sides by (x - 1) we get,

⇒ (x - 1)(x2 + x + 1) = 0

⇒ x3 + x2 + x - x2 -x -1 = 0

⇒ x3 -1 = 0

⇒ x3 = 1   ---- eq (1)

Now,  x15+1x15x^{15}+\frac{1}{x^{15}} = (x3)5+1(x3)5(x^{3})^5+\frac{1}{(x^{3})^5}

Putting x3 = 1 from eq (1) we get,

⇒ 15 + (1/15) = 1 + 1 = 2

∴ The correct answer is Option 2).

Question 73

Two numbers are in the ratio of 1 ∶ 2. If 7 is added to both, their ratio changes to 3 ∶ 5. The greater number is:

  1. AOption (a)

    30

  2. BOption (b)

    18

  3. COption (c)

    14

  4. DOption (d)

    28

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

28

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Initial ratio of two numbers: 1 ∶ 2

After adding 7 to both numbers, new ratio: 3 ∶ 5

Solution:

⇒ Let the smaller number be (x) and the larger be (2x) (according to the initial ratio 1 ∶ 2).

⇒ After adding 7 to both, the numbers change to (x + 7) and (2x + 7) respectively.

⇒ The new ratio is given to be 3 ∶ 5, thus x+72x+7=35 \frac{x + 7}{2x + 7} = \frac{3}{5}

⇒  5(x + 7) = 3(2x + 7)

⇒ (5x + 35 = 6x + 21

⇒ (35 - 21 = 6x - 5x).

⇒ 14 = x 

⇒ The greater number is thus (2x = 2 × 14 = 28).

Hence, the greater number is 28.

Question 74

A trader offers the following discount schemes for the purchase of his goods. Find the scheme which has the minimum discount.

(i) Two successive discounts of 12% each

(ii) Discount of 20%

(iii) Buy 5 and get 1 free

(iv) Buy 6 and get 2 free

  1. AOption (a)

    (ii)

  2. BOption (b)

    (iii)

  3. COption (c)

    (iv)

  4. DOption (d)

    (i)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

(iii)

Why this answer is correct

Formula used

Successive discount = x + y - xy/100

Total discount on article = (Article get free)/(Total articles) × 100

Calculation

Scheme I. Two successive discounts of 12% each.

So, effective discount for scheme I is = 12 + 12 - (12 × 12)/100

= 24 - 1.44 = 22.56%

Scheme III. Buy 5 get 1 free

So, effective discount for scheme II is = (Article get free)/(Total articles) × 100

= 1/(5 + 1) × 100 = 16.67%

Scheme iv. Buy 6 get 2

So, effective discount for scheme III is = (Article get free)/(Total articles) × 100

= 2/(6 + 2) × 100 = 25%

So, the answer is Scheme (iii).

The answer is (option 2).

Question 75

The value of sin2 30 + sin2 40 + sin2 45 + sin2 55 + sin2 35 + sin2 45 + sin2 50 + sin2 60 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    2

  2. BOption (b)

    4

  3. COption (c)

    3

  4. DOption (d)

    1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

4

Why this answer is correct

Formula used

sin 30 = 1/2

sin 60 = √3/2

sin45 = 1/√2

sin (90 - A) = Cos A

Calculation

sin2 30 + sin2 40 + sin2 45 + sin2 55 + sin2 35 + sin2 45 + sin2 50 + sin2 60

⇒ (1/2)2 + sin2 (90 - 50) + 2sin245  + sin2 (90 - 35) + sin2 35 + sin2 50 + (√3/2)2

⇒ 1/4 + cos2 50 + 2(1/√2)2 + cos2 35 + sin2 35 + 1 + sin2 50 + 3/4

⇒ 1/4 + 3/4 + 2(1/2) + cos2 50 + sin2 50 + cos2 35 + sin2 35 

⇒ 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 4

The answer is 4.

General Awareness (25 questions)

Question 76

Direction: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in brackets to fill in the blank.

Although she was tired, she kept working on her project, ______ (indefinite) to finish it before the deadline.

  1. AOption (a)

    contingently

  2. BOption (b)

    bounded

  3. COption (c)

    incensed

  4. DOption (d)

    believed

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

bounded

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "bounded."

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 Key Points

  • "Indefinite" means without limits or boundaries. (बिना किसी सीमा या सीमा के)
  • Example: Our plans are still rather indefinite.
  • The antonym of "indefinite" is "bounded."
  • "Bounded" means having limits or boundaries. (सीमा होना)
  • Example: The town is bounded on one side by a river.
  • The sentence suggests that the person is determined to finish the project before the deadline despite feeling tired.
  • The correct answer is Option 2.

Correct sentence: Although she was tired, she kept working on her project, bounded to finish it before the deadline.

Additional Information

  • Option 1 (contingently) means dependent on certain conditions or circumstances. (कुछ शर्तों या परिस्थितियों पर निर्भर)
  • Option 3 (incensed) means very angry or enraged. (अतिक्रुद्घ)
  • Option 4 (believed) means accepted something as true or real without proof or evidence. (विश्‍वास करना, सही मान लेना)

Question 77

Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cut to the chase

  1. AOption (a)

    To take a shortcut

  2. BOption (b)

    To interrupt someone

  3. COption (c)

    To get to the point

  4. DOption (d)

    To change the subject

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

To get to the point

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "To get to the point."

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 Key Points

  • "Cut to the chase" is an idiom that means to get to the point without wasting time. (बिना समय बर्बाद किये मुद्दे पर आना)
  • Example: I didn't have long to talk, so I cut to the chase and asked whether he was still married.
  • This phrase is often used in situations where someone is giving a long explanation or story, and the listener wants them to skip to the important part.
  • The origin of this phrase is uncertain, but it may come from early Hollywood films where chase scenes were a common feature.
  • The correct answer is Option 3.

Question 78

Direction: Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

In order to enhancing their reputation, companies are investing a lot of money in social initiatives.

  1. AOption (a)

    enhance their reputation

  2. BOption (b)

    enhancing their reputation

  3. COption (c)

    have their reputation

  4. DOption (d)

    have enhanced their reputation

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

enhance their reputation

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "enhance their reputation."

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 Key Points

  • The error in the sentence is the incorrect use of the verb form after the preposition "to."
  • Here, "enhance" is the base form of the verb used after the preposition "to."
  • Structure: to + base form of the verb
  • Example: I want to leave the house.
  • The correct form of the verb in this case is the base form, not the gerund form.
  • The correct answer is Option 1.

Correct sentence: In order to enhance their reputation, companies are investing a lot of money in social initiatives.

Question 79

Direction: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A group of people, typically with vehicles or animals, travelling together

  1. AOption (a)

    Alibi

  2. BOption (b)

    Anachronism Troupe

  3. COption (c)

    Caravan

  4. DOption (d)

    Bohemian

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Caravan

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "Caravan."

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 Key Points

  • "Caravan" is a noun that means a group of people, typically with vehicles or animals, travelling together. (यात्रियों और पशुओं का दल जो एक साथ मिलकर सफ़र करते हैं; कारवाँ, क़ाफि़ला)
  • Example: The caravan of traders traveled through the desert.
  • It is a one-word substitute for "a group of people, typically with vehicles or animals, travelling together."
  • The correct answer is Option 3.
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 Additional Information

  • Option 1: Alibi is a noun that means an excuse or defense used to avoid blame or punishment. (अपराध के समय अन्‍यत्र उपस्थित होने का कथन (यह सिद्ध करने के लिए की वह दोषी नहीं है); अन्‍यत्रता)
  • Option 2: Anachronism is a noun that means something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time. (पुरातनपंथी व्‍यक्ति या व्‍यवहार जो वर्तमान में अजीब लगे)
  • Option 4: Bohemian is a noun that means a person who is unconventional and free-spirited. (एक व्यक्ति जो अपरंपरागत और स्वतंत्र विचारों वाला है)

Question 80

Direction: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Showing or having skill, especially with the hands.

  1. AOption (a)

    Insomniac

  2. BOption (b)

    Meticulous

  3. COption (c)

    Pertinent

  4. DOption (d)

    Dexterous

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Dexterous

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "Dexterous."

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 Key Points

  • "Dexterous" means showing or having skill, especially with the hands. (विशेष रूप से हाथों से कौशल दिखाना या होना)
  • Example: The chef's dexterous hands were able to create a beautiful and delicious meal.
  • It is derived from the Latin word "dexter", which means "right" or "skillful."
  • The correct answer is Option 4.

Additional Information

  • Option 1, Insomniac, means a person who has difficulty sleeping. (अनिद्रा का रोगी)
  • Option 2, Meticulous, means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. (ब्‍योरों पर बहुत ध्‍यान देने वाला या ब्‍योरों को बहुत ध्यान से दिखाने वाला; बहुत सतर्क, अति सावधान)
  • Option 3, Pertinent, means relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite. (चर्चाधीन विषय से गहरे संबंधित; संगत, प्रासंगिक)

Question 81

Direction: The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer.

After working so much / in the fields yesterday, / did you took a break?

  1. AOption (a)

    No error

  2. BOption (b)

    did you took a break

  3. COption (c)

    in the fields yesterday,

  4. DOption (d)

    After working so much

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

did you took a break

Why this answer is correct

Here, the erroneous part is "did you took a break."

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Key Points

  • The error in the sentence is the incorrect use of the past tense verb "took."
  • The correct form of the verb to use after the auxiliary verb "did" is the base form of the verb, which is "take."
  • The verb "took" is in the past tense, but it should be in the base form "take" because "did" already indicates past tense.
  • The correct sentence should be "After working so much in the fields yesterday, did you take a break?"
  • The correct answer is Option 2.

Question 82

Direction: Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

He got appreciation from every people in a country and abroad.

  1. AOption (a)

    from one or all in a country and abroad

  2. BOption (b)

    from one and all in the country and abroad

  3. COption (c)

    from one and all in country and abroad

  4. DOption (d)

    from one and all from a country and abroad

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

from one and all in the country and abroad

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "from one and all in the country and abroad."

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 Key Points

  • The original sentence is grammatically incorrect, as "every people" should be replaced with "one and all."
  • The phrase "one and all" is a common idiom used to mean "everyone." (सब लोग)
  • Example:
  • The news of his resignation came as a surprise to one and all.
  • The news of his resignation came as a surprise to everyone.
  • The correct answer is Option 2.

Correct sentence: He got appreciation from one and all in the country and abroad.

Question 83

Direction: Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

I have been living in this country since last several years but have never experienced any discrimination.

  1. AOption (a)

    for the last several years

  2. BOption (b)

    by the last several years

  3. COption (c)

    in the last several years

  4. DOption (d)

    from the last several years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

for the last several years

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "for the last several years."

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 Key Points

  • The word ‘since’ is used to refer to a time (an action that begun in the past and is still continuing).
  • Example: We have been married since 1996.
  • The word ‘for’ is used to show a period of time in the past, present, or future.
  • Example: I was waiting for an hour.
  • The phrase "for the last several years" is grammatically correct and means the same thing as the original sentence.
  • The use of "last" indicates that the speaker is referring to a specific period of time that has already passed.
  • Generally, when "last" followed by a noun, the definite article "the" is used before it.
  • Example: It was the last time I won.
  • The correct answer is Option 1.

Correct sentence: I have been living in this country for the last several years but have never experienced any discrimination.

Question 84

Direction: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

An inquiry is demanded by us.

  1. AOption (a)

    We may demand an inquiry.

  2. BOption (b)

    We demand an inquiry.

  3. COption (c)

    We will demand an inquiry.

  4. DOption (d)

    We are demanding an inquiry.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

We demand an inquiry.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "We demand an inquiry."

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 Key Points

  • The given sentence is in Passive Voice and Simple Present tense.
  • As per the given question, we have to change it into Active Voice.
  • The structure of the given sentence is as follows:
  • Subject (objective case)+ is/am/were + V3 + Object (subjective case). (Passive Voice)
  • Subject + V1(s/es)+ Object. (Active Voice)
  • Example:
  • They are shown some rare photographs by their cousin. (Passive Voice)
  • Their cousin show them some rare photographs. (Active Voice)
  • The subject of the given sentence is 'inquiry' and the object is 'us.'
  • The subject will be put in place of the object and the object will be put in place of the subject.
  • 'Is demanded' will be changed into 'demand.'
  • Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2.'

Correct sentence: We demand an inquiry.

Question 85

Direction: The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Do you want / to visit a zoo / when you / go to Ahmedabad?

  1. AOption (a)

    to visit a zoo

  2. BOption (b)

    when you

  3. COption (c)

    Do you want

  4. DOption (d)

    go to Ahmedabad

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

to visit a zoo

Why this answer is correct

Here, the erroneous part is "to visit a zoo."

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 Key Points

  • The segment 'to visit a zoo' is incorrect.
  • The error lies in the use of the article "a" before the noun "zoo."
  • Here, we are referring to the specific "zoo," so must use "the" before the word "zoo."
  • The correct sentence would be "Do you want to visit the zoo when you go to Ahmedabad?"
  • The correct answer is Option 1.

Question 86

Direction: Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options.

I received good concesions while purchasing a mobile phone.

  1. AOption (a)

    recieved

  2. BOption (b)

    whaile

  3. COption (c)

    concessions

  4. DOption (d)

    parchasing

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

concessions

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "concessions."

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 Key Points

  • The correctly spelt word is 'concessions.'
  • "Concessions" means something that you agree to do in order to end an argument. (एक अधिकार या लाभ जो लोगों के एक समूह, एक संगठन आदि को दिया जाए; छूट)
  • Example: Employers have been forced to make concessions to the union.
  • The correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

  • Option 1 - 'recieved' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'received.'
  • It means to get or accept something that somebody sends or gives to you. (प्राप्‍त या स्‍वीकार करना (दूसरे के द्वारा भेजी या दी गई वस्‍तु को))
  • Option 2 - 'whaile' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'while.'
  • It means during the time that; when. (उस समय जब; जब)
  • Option 4 - 'paurchasing' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'purchasing.'
  • It means acquire (something) by paying for it; buy. (ख़रीदना, क्रय करना)

Question 87

Direction: Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Mahatma Gandhi is one of the complete leaders that the world has ever seen.

  1. AOption (a)

    often and often

  2. BOption (b)

    once and again

  3. COption (c)

    out and out

  4. DOption (d)

    open and above board

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

out and out

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "out and out."

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Key Points

  • "Complete" means having or including all parts; with nothing missing. (संपूर्ण; सर्वांशपूर्ण, सारा)
  • Example: I gave a complete list of the stolen items to the police.
  • "Out and out" means completely or thoroughly, which makes sense in the context of the sentence. (संपूर्ण, मुकम्‍मल)
  • Example: It was out-and-out war between us.
  • So, the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence is "out and out."
  • The correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

  • The phrase "often and often" means frequently, but it doesn't fit grammatically in the sentence. (बार-बार)
  • "Once and again" means occasionally, but it doesn't fit grammatically in the sentence. (कभी-कभी, प्रसंगवश)
  • "Open and above board" means honest and straightforward, but it doesn't fit semantically in the sentence. (ईमानदार और सीधा)

Question 88

Direction: Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice.

The other details will be given by the concerned teacher.

  1. AOption (a)

    The concerned teacher gave the other details.

  2. BOption (b)

    The concerned teacher will give the other details.

  3. COption (c)

    The concerned teacher will give other details.

  4. DOption (d)

    The teacher will give the other concerned details.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

The concerned teacher will give the other details.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "The concerned teacher will give the other details."

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 Key Points

  • The given sentence is in Simple Future Tense and in Passive Voice.
  • The rule for changing a Simple Future Tense from Active voice to Passive voice or Passive to Active Voice:
  • To convert a sentence from passive voice to active voice, we need to identify the subject (who is performing the action) and make it the subject of the sentence.
  • Structure: 
  • Object + will + be + V3 + by Subject (Passive Voice)
  • Subject + will + V1 + object (Active Voice)
  • Example: 
  • A song will be sung by Esha.​ (Passive Voice)
  • Esha will sing a song. (Active Voice)
  • In active voice, the subject (other details) performs the action (giving) on the object (concerned teacher).
  • In this case, the subject is "concerned teacher" and the object is "other details."
  • The correct answer is Option 2.

Correct sentence: The concerned teacher will give the other details.

Question 89

Direction: Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

Despite having a lot of work to do, he spent the whole day engaging in frivolous activities like playing video games and watching TV.

  1. AOption (a)

    mischievous

  2. BOption (b)

    detestable

  3. COption (c)

    secretive

  4. DOption (d)

    worthless

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

worthless

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "worthless."

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 Key Points

  • "Frivolous" means lacking in seriousness or importance. (अगंभीर; मूर्खतापूर्ण)
  • Example: I feel like doing something completely frivolous today.
  • "Worthless" is a synonym of "frivolous."
  • "Worthless" means having no value or use. (बेकार, किसी काम (या दाम) का नहीं, व्‍यर्थ का)
  • Example: It’s worthless—it’s only a bit of plastic!
  • The sentence implies that the activities he engaged in were not productive and had no value.
  • The correct answer is Option 4.

Additional Information

  • Option 1, mischievous, means causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way. ((प्रायः बच्‍चों के लिए प्रयुक्त) शरारती, नटखट)
  • Option 2, detestable, means deserving intense dislike. (घृणित; निंदनीय; घृणास्पद)
  • Option 3, secretive, means inclined to conceal feelings and intentions or not to disclose information.  (बातों को दूसरों से छिपाने के स्‍वभाव वाला; गोपनशील, गोपनप्रिय)

Question 90

Direction: Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. AOption (a)

    Amplified

  2. BOption (b)

    Resielient

  3. COption (c)

    Obsolete

  4. DOption (d)

    Hallucinating

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Resielient

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "Resilient."

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 Key Points

  • The correct spelling of the word is "Resilient."
  • It means the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or toughness. (रोग, आघात, परिवर्तन आदि से सँभलने में समर्थ; प्रतिस्‍कंदी, लचीला)
  • Example: She is a resilient person who bounced back from a major setback in her career.
  • The correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

  • Option 1: "Amplified" is the correct spelling and means to make something louder or more intense. (विद्युत उपकरणों द्वारा ध्वनि-शक्ति में वृद्धि करना)
  • Option 3: "Obsolete" is the correct spelling and means something that is no longer in use or outdated. (प्रयोग की दृष्टि से पुरानी पड़ चुकी (क्‍योंकि उसका स्‍थान नई वस्‍तु ने ले लिया है); प्रयोगबाह्य, अब अप्रचलित, अव्‍यवहृत)
  • Option 4: "Hallucinating" is the correct spelling and means to experience hallucinations or seeing things that are not there. (मतिभ्रम का अनुभव करना या ऐसी चीजें देखना जो वहां नहीं हैं)

Question 91

Direction: Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

Sometimes, she passes sarcastic remarks on everyone.

  1. AOption (a)

    Hostile

  2. BOption (b)

    Quite

  3. COption (c)

    Exceptional

  4. DOption (d)

    Complimentary

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Hostile

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "Hostile."

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 Key Points

  • "Sarcastic" means using irony to mock or convey contempt. (व्‍यंग्‍यात्‍मक)
  • Example: She made a sarcastic comment.
  • "Hostile" means unfriendly or antagonistic, which can be a form of contempt. (व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु के प्रति अत्‍यंत उग्र भावनाओं वाला; प्रतिकूल भाव)
  • Example: That was a hostile crowd.
  • Therefore, hostile is the most appropriate synonym for sarcastic in this sentence.
  • The correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

  • Quite means to a certain extent or degree, which does not convey the same meaning as sarcastic.  (अधिक नहीं; किसी हदतक; अपेक्षाकृत)
  • Exceptional means unusual or extraordinary, which is not related to sarcastic remarks. (बहुत असाधारण; असामान्‍य रूप से अच्‍छा)
  • Complimentary means expressing praise or admiration, which is the opposite of sarcastic. (प्रशंसात्‍मक; सम्‍मानसूचक)

Question 92

Direction: Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. As people huddled under tents and tarps, they wondered if the festival would ever be the same again.

B. However, as the sun began to set, a massive storm cloud rolled in, and lightning streaked across the sky.

C. The music festival was in full swing, with dozens of bands performing on multiple stages throughout the day.

D. The organisers frantically tried to evacuate the festival-goers, but the sudden downpour made it nearly impossible to move through the mud-soaked fields.

E. The crowds were massive, and the energy was electric as fans danced and sang along to their favourite songs.

  1. AOption (a)

    CEBDA

  2. BOption (b)

    DCEBA

  3. COption (c)

    ECBDA

  4. DOption (d)

    ECDAB

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

CEBDA

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "CEBDA."

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 Key Points

  • The paragraph talks about a music festival that was interrupted by a sudden storm, causing chaos and uncertainty among the festival-goers.
  • Sentence C sets the context by introducing the festival and its lively atmosphere. So, it must be the first sentence.
  • Sentence E provides further description of the festival, emphasizing the size of the crowds and the excitement of the fans. So, E must follow C.
  • Sentence B introduces the conflict by describing the sudden storm that disrupted the festival. So, B must follow E.
  • Sentence D describes the organizers' efforts to evacuate the attendees, but the difficult conditions caused by the heavy rain and mud made it a challenging task. So, D must follow B.
  • Sentence A concludes the paragraph by highlighting the uncertainty and concern among the festival-goers about the future of the event. So, the last sentence must be A.
  • The correct answer is Option 1.

Correct sequence:

C. The music festival was in full swing, with dozens of bands performing on multiple stages throughout the day.

E. The crowds were massive, and the energy was electric as fans danced and sang along to their favourite songs.

B. However, as the sun began to set, a massive storm cloud rolled in, and lightning streaked across the sky.

D. The organisers frantically tried to evacuate the festival-goers, but the sudden downpour made it nearly impossible to move through the mud-soaked fields.

A. As people huddled under tents and tarps, they wondered if the festival would ever be the same again.

Question 93

Direction: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Erudite

  1. AOption (a)

    Naive

  2. BOption (b)

    Knowledgeable

  3. COption (c)

    Ignorant

  4. DOption (d)

    Simple

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Knowledgeable

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "Knowledgeable."

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 Key Points

  • "Erudite" means having or showing extensive knowledge, learning, or culture. (विद्वत्तापूर्ण, विद्वान)
  • Example: The professor was known for being erudite.
  • "Knowledgeable" is a synonym of "erudite."
  • "Knowledge" means having a lot of knowledge. (बहुत कुछ जानने वाला, बहुज्ञ, सुविज्ञ)
  • Example: She’s very knowledgeable about history.
  • The correct answer is option 2.
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 Additional Information

  • Option 1, "Naive", means showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment. (जिसे जीवन का पर्याप्त अनुभव नहीं और जो दूसरों पर तुरंत विश्‍वास या भरोसा कर लेता है; भोला-भाला)
  • Option 3, "Ignorant", means lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated. ((किसी बात से) अनजान, अनभिज्ञ)
  • Option 4, "Simple", means easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty. (समझने, करने या प्रयोग करने में आसान, सुबोध, सुकर; कठिन या जटिल नहीं, सरल)

Question 94

Direction: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Majority of the people give importance to transient things.

  1. AOption (a)

    Temporary

  2. BOption (b)

    Monetary

  3. COption (c)

    Permanent

  4. DOption (d)

    Material

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Permanent

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "Permanent."

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 Key Points

  • "Transient" means lasting or continuing for a short period of time. (कुछ अवधि तक जारी रहनेवाला; क्षणिक, क्षणभंगुर, अस्थायी)
  • Example: A glass of whisky has only a transient warming effect.
  • The antonym of "transient" is "permanent."
  • "Permanent" means lasting for a long time or forever; that will not change. (देर तक या सदा के लिए रहने वाला, स्‍थायी; अपरिवर्तित, जो न बदले)
  • Example: She has a permanent job.
  • The correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

  • "Temporary" means lasting for a short time; not permanent. (अल्‍पकालिक, अस्‍थायी)
  • "Monetary" means connected with money. (वित्त-संबंधी, वित्तीय)
  • "Material" relates to connected with real or physical things rather than the spirit or emotions. (भौतिक (न कि आध्‍यात्मिक या भावनात्‍मक))

Question 95

Direction: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The mountain range looked non-intimidating from afar, but the experienced climbers were undaunted by the challenge.

  1. AOption (a)

    Poised

  2. BOption (b)

    Formidable

  3. COption (c)

    Tranquil

  4. DOption (d)

    Huge

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Formidable

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "Formidable."

 

Key Points

  • The word 'non-intimidating' means not causing fear or anxiety. (डर या चिंता पैदा नहीं कर रहा)
  • Example: The gym owners tried to provide a friendly, non-intimidating environment for its members.
  • The antonym of 'non-intimidating' would be 'formidable.'
  • 'Formidable' means inspiring fear. (डर पैदा करने वाला)
  • Example: His mother is a rather formidable lady.
  • The correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

  • Option 1: Poised means composed or balanced. (किसी हरकत के लिए तैयार (परंतु वस्‍तुतः करना शेष))
  • Option 2: Tranquil means peaceful or calm. (शांत, प्रशांत)
  • Option 4: Huge means very large in size. (बहुत बड़ा, विशाल)

Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

When Mr. Smith went to a restaurant one day, he left his coat near the door. There was ______ (1) ______ in the pockets when he left it, so he was very surprised when he took his coat after his meal and found the ______ (2) ______ full of jewellery.

There was a waiter near the door, so Mr. Smith said to him, "Somebody has made a mistake. He has put some ______ (3) ______ in my coat. Take it, and when he comes back, give it to him." The waiter took it and went away. Suddenly another man came in with a ______ (4) ______ just like Mr. Smith's. "I am sorry," said the man , "I made a mistake. I took your coat and you have got mine. Please give me my coat and jewellery." Mr. Smith answered." I gave the jewellery to the waiter. He will give it to you."

Mr. Smith called the manager of the restaurant; but the manager said, "We have ______ (5) ______ waiters here. We have only waitresses." "You gave the jewellery to a thief!" shouted the other man. "I shall send for the policel" Mr. Smith paid the man a lot of money for the jewellery.

Question 96

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  1. AOption (a)

    coins

  2. BOption (b)

    nothing

  3. COption (c)

    anything

  4. DOption (d)

    something

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

nothing

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "nothing."

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 Key Points

  • The blank requires a negative word to indicate the absence of something.
  • 'Nothing' (Option 2) is the appropriate negative word to indicate the absence of an object.
  • "Nothing" means not anything; no thing. (कुछ नहीं; नगण्य, शून्‍यप्राय)
  • Example: I’m bored—there’s nothing to do here.
  • The correct answer is Option 2.
  • Correct passage:

When Mr. Smith went to a restaurant one day, he left his coat near the door. There was nothing in the pockets when he left it, so.......

Additional Information

  • Option 1 (coins): a piece of money made of metal. (सिक्‍का)
  • Option 3 (anything): one thing (of any kind). (कुछ, कुछ भी)
  • Option 4 (something): a thing that is not known or not named. (अज्ञात या अनाम या नामहीन वस्‍तु)

Question 97

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

  1. AOption (a)

    packet

  2. BOption (b)

    pockets

  3. COption (c)

    box

  4. DOption (d)

    coat

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

pockets

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "pockets."

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 Key Points

  • "Pockets" is the correct word to fill in the blank.
  • It is a noun that refers to small bags or pouches attached to clothing for carrying small items. (जेब, पॉकेट)
  • Example: He always walks with his hands in his trouser pockets.
  • The word is plural, indicating that there is more than one pocket being referred to.
  • The correct answer is Option 2.
  • Correct passage:

......so he was very surprised when he took his coat after his meal and found the pockets full of jewellery.........

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 Additional Information

  • "Packet" is a noun that refers to a small container or package for holding goods. (छोटा डिब्‍बा, थैली आदि जिसमें किसी वस्‍तु को बेचने के लिए बंद किया जाता है; पैकेट)
  • "Box" is a noun that refers to a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storage or transportation. (प्रायः ढक्‍कनदार बक्‍सा; संदूक़)
  • "Coat" is a noun that refers to a piece of clothing worn over other clothes, usually for warmth. (प्रायः ढक्‍कनदार बक्‍सा; संदूक़)

Question 98

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

  1. AOption (a)

    jewellery

  2. BOption (b)

    papers

  3. COption (c)

    coins

  4. DOption (d)

    things

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

jewellery

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "jewellery."

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 Key Points

  • The blank is asking for a noun that can be stored or kept.
  • "Jewellery" is the most appropriate option as it is a common item that is often stored.
  • "Jewellery" means objects such as rings, etc. that are worn as personal decoration. (अँगूठियाँ आदि आभूषण)
  • Example: She has a piece of jewellery.
  • The correct answer is Option 1.
  • Correct passage:

........He has put some jewellery in my coat. Take it, and when he comes back, give it to him........​

 Additional Information

  • Option 2 (papers) could also be stored, but it is not as common as jewellery. (a material made in thin sheets that you use for writing or drawing on, covering things, etc. काग़ज़)
  • Option 3 (coins) is a good choice, but it is more specific than the other options and may not always be relevant. (a piece of money made of metal. सिक्‍का)
  • Option 4 (things) is too vague and could refer to almost anything. (an object that is not named. चीज़, वस्‍तु)

Question 99

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

  1. AOption (a)

    coat

  2. BOption (b)

    packet

  3. COption (c)

    box

  4. DOption (d)

    envelope

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

coat

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "coat."

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 Key Points

  • "Coat" is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
  • The word "coat" refers to a piece of clothing worn over other clothes to keep warm or dry. (ठंड से बचने के लिए अन्‍य कपड़ों के ऊपर पहना जाने वाला वस्‍त्र; कोट)
  • Example: Put your coat on—it’s cold outside.
  • The correct answer is Option 1.
  • Correct passage:

......Suddenly another man came in with a coat just like Mr. Smith's. "I am sorry," said the man , "I made a mistake.......​

Additional Information

  • Packet: a small package or bundle of goods (e.g. a packet of crisps). (छोटा डिब्‍बा, थैली आदि जिसमें किसी वस्‍तु को बेचने के लिए बंद किया जाता है; पैकेट)
  • Box: a container with a flat base and sides, typically square or rectangular and having a lid (e.g. a shoe box). (प्रायः ढक्‍कनदार बक्‍सा; संदूक़)
  • Envelope: a flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document. (पत्र का लिफ़ाफ़ा)

Question 100

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  1. AOption (a)

    some

  2. BOption (b)

    no

  3. COption (c)

    many

  4. DOption (d)

    few

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

no

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "no."

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 Key Points

  • "No" is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
  • It indicates that there are zero or none of the item being referred to.
  • "No" means not any; not a. (कोई नहीं; नहीं, एक भी नहीं)
  • Example: I have no time to talk now.
  • Grammatically, it is a negative determiner that is used to negate a noun or pronoun.
  • In this context, it suggests that the item being referred to is rare or non-existent.
  • The correct answer is Option 2.
  • Correct passage:

........"We have no waiters here. We have only waitresses............

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 Additional Information

  • Option 1, "some," suggests that there is a moderate amount of the item being referred to. ((किसी वस्‍तु की) निश्चित या विशेष मात्रा या संख्‍या; कुछ राशि)
  • Option 3, "many," suggests that there is a large quantity of the item being referred to. (लोगों या वस्‍तुओं की बड़ी संख्‍या, बहुत सारे, अनेक)
  • Option 4, "few," suggests that there is a small quantity of the item being referred to. (थोड़े-से, गिने-चुने; बहुत-से नहीं)

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