SSC CHSL Tier-1 2024: Official Paper (Held On: 11 Jul, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect use of the verb form "walking".
• To convey a habitual action, the correct verb form should be "walked".
• The correct sentence should be "Soorya walked to college every day," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: "Soorya walked to college every day."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "Soorya have walked to college every day," – This option is incorrect because "have walked" is not appropriate for the given context.
• Option 3: "Soorya is walking to college every day," – This option is incorrect because it suggests an ongoing action that is not habitual.
• Option 4: "Soorya walk to college every day," – This option is incorrect because "walk" should be in the past tense "walked" to indicate a habitual action in the past.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the word "besides" instead of the correct word "beside."
• "Beside" means "next to" or "at the side of," which is appropriate in this context.
• "Besides" means "in addition to," which does not fit the context.
• Thus, the error is located in Option 3 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Correct Sentence: "She was fond of walking along the path beside the lake."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "She was," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 2: "fond of walking," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 4: "along the path," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The word "policeman" is incorrect in this context because it should be in plural form to match the subject-verb agreement. The correct term should be "policemen". (पुलिसकर्मियों)
• In the given sentence, "Policeman" (singular) does not agree with the action of "came" as it implies more than one officer. Thus, "Policemen" (plural) is appropriate.
• Therefore, the error is located in part 4 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Correct Sentence: "Policemen came to my village and asked about a person who burgled a house last night."

Additional Information

• my village (मेरा गाँव) – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• a person (एक व्यक्ति) – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• a house (एक घर) – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect use of the preposition "in" before "his hand."
• The correct preposition to use in this context is "with."
• The correct phrase should be "with his hand," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part 4 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Correct Sentence: "Father took the newspaper with his hand to go through it once again."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "No error" – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in part 4.
• Option 2: "Father took the newspaper" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 3: "go through it once again" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 4: "in his hand to" – This part of the sentence contains the error. The correct phrase should be "with his hand to."

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "opens" means to cause something to be accessible or available. (खोलता है)
• In the context, literacy is described as the "golden key" that makes new opportunities and knowledge available, which aligns well with "opens."
• The other options: "controls," "leads," and "closes" do not fit the metaphor of a key unlocking something valuable. "Controls" would imply regulation; "leads" suggests guiding to a destination; and "closes" is the opposite of what literacy does.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Sentence: What is literacy? It is the golden key that opens the gates to a whole new world.

Additional Information

• Controls (नियंत्रित): means to regulate or command. It does not fit the metaphor of a key unlocking something.
• Leads (प्रमुख): means to guide or direct. It implies direction rather than accessibility or availability.
• Closes (बंद): means to shut. It is the opposite of what literacy is intended to do in this metaphor.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "era" means a significant period marked by distinctive character, events, etc. (युग)
• In the context of the passage, "heralds the dawn of a new era" suggests the beginning of a transformative period due to literacy.
• The other options: "year," "day," "season," and "month" do not convey the same sense of a significant, long-term change.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Sentence: It heralds the dawn of a new era.

Additional Information

• Day (दिन): means a period of 24 hours. It is too short to signify a transformative period.
• Season (मौसम): means a division of the year marked by specific weather. It is not used to signify major historical or transformative periods.
• Month (महीना): means a period of roughly 30 days. It does not imply a significant era or period of change.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "limited" means restricted in size, amount, or extent; few, small, or confined. (सीमित)
• In the context of the passage, describing the interpretation of literacy as "limited" highlights that viewing literacy merely as the ability to sign one's name is a narrow and incomplete perspective.
• The other options: "daunted," "small," and "wide" do not fit well in this context.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Sentence: Isn’t that a very limited, simplistic interpretation of the word?

Additional Information

• Daunted (घबराया हुआ): means feeling intimidated or apprehensive. It does not fit the context of describing an interpretation.
• Small (छोटा): although related to size, it does not convey the same nuance of restriction or narrowness as "limited."
• Wide (चौड़ा): means extensive or broad. This is the opposite of what is intended in the context.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "higher" means greater in amount, frequency, or degree. (उच्चतर)
• In the context of the passage, politicians claiming "even higher" literacy rates fits the idea of boasting about increased percentages.
• The other options: "lower" (lesser in amount), "moderate" (average), and "better" (improved but not necessarily in percentage terms) do not convey the sense of a numerical increase in literacy rates.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Sentence: Politicians proclaim that their states have achieved 80 or 90 per cent literacy or even higher.

Additional Information

• Lower (कम): means a reduced amount or level. This does not fit with the idea of politicians boasting about literacy rates.
• Moderate (मध्यम): means average or not excessive. It does not fit with the context of claiming a significant literacy achievement.
• Better (बेहतर): means improved. While positive, it does not necessarily imply a numerical increase that fits the context of literacy rates.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "literates" means people who can read and write. (साक्षर)
• In the context of the passage, the training courses aim to produce "literates," or individuals who have acquired basic literacy skills.
• The other options: "education," "pupils," and "beginners" do not fit as appropriately because "education" is too broad, and "pupils" or "beginners" do not specifically refer to individuals who have gained literacy skills.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Sentence: But quite often, what happens is, once the training course is over, to produce literates, the neo-literates soon lapse into illiteracy.

Additional Information

• Education (शिक्षा): means a process of receiving or giving systematic instruction. It is too broad for this specific context.
• Pupils (छात्र): means students. This term does not specifically refer to individuals who have gained literacy skills.
• Beginners (शुरुआत करने वाले): means people who are just starting something. This term is too broad and not specific to literacy.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Key Points

• The word 'indigenous' means originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.(स्वदेशी)
• Example- Koalas are indigenous to Australia.
• "Aboriginal" means relating to the indigenous peoples of Australia or their languages.(आदिवासी)
• Example- The aboriginal inhabitants used the stars for navigation.
• Hence, we can infer that the synonym of "Indigenous" is "Aboriginal".

Therefore, the correct answer is Aboriginal.

Additional InformationHere are the other options explained along with their Hindi meaning and example sentences.

• Literary(साहित्यिक): Concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form.
• Example- She's the literary editor of the 'Sunday Review'.
• Tangible(ठोस): A thing that is perceptible by touch.
• Example- The government is trying to protect tangible assets of the people.
• Artificial(कृत्रिम ):  Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.
• Example- The dress was made of artificial silk.

The correct answer is "Option 2".

Key Points

• The word 'Friendly' means kind and pleasant; affable; genial (दोस्ताना)
• Example- Sam has chosen people that he is friendly with and that he can talk to.
• "Hostile" showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly(शत्रुतापूर्ण)
• Example- Russia and China were openly hostile to the plan.
• Hence, we can infer that the antonym of 'friendly' is 'hostile'.

Therefore, the correct answer is Hostile.

Additional InformationHere are the other options explained along with their Hindi meaning and example sentences:

• **Gregarious(**सुसामाजिक): fond of company; sociable.
• Example- He's a gregarious man who's always good company.
• **Intelligent(**बुद्धिमान): having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.
• Example- An intelligent person would not have needed to ask that question!
• Revel(आनंद लेना): Enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing.
• Example- There’s a time to revel in frozen drinks, and that time is now.

The correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Key Points

• The word 'Magnificent' means extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive.(शानदार)
• Example- It was a magnificent shot, worthy of someone ranked higher than 56th in the world.
• ''Splendid''- magnificent; very impressive.(उत्कृष्ट)
• Example- There was a splendid palace in the center of the city.
• Here we can infer that the synonym of 'Magnificent' is 'Splendid'.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Splendid'.

Additional InformationHere are other options explained along with their Hindi meaning and example sentences.

• Humble(विनम्र): Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.
• Example- She is much too humble about her achievements.
• **Modest(**आडंबरहीन): unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.
• Example- He was a very modest man, refusing to take any credit for the enterprise.
• Regular(नियमित): recurring at uniform intervals.
• Example- Ram has a regular job now, making him the busiest lad in his friend's circle.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect usage of the future tense "will arrive" after the conjunction "When."
• In English grammar, when referring to future events after conjunctions like "when," "if," or "as soon as," the present simple tense is used.
• The correct phrase should be "When Serena arrives," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part 4 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Correct Sentence: "When Serena arrives, she will call you."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "When Serena," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 2: "call you," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 3: "she will" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The phrase "No sooner" is typically followed by "than," making the correct phrase "No sooner did we reach the party than it began to rain."
• "Than" is used to introduce the second event that happened immediately after the first event.
• The use of "that" in the original sentence is incorrect and should be replaced with "than."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: "No sooner did we reach the party than it began to rain."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "as it began to rain" is incorrect because "as" does not convey the immediate sequence of events as strongly as "than."
• Option 3: "before it began to rain" changes the meaning of the sentence and is not appropriate.
• Option 4: "it began to rain" is incomplete and does not follow the structure required by "No sooner."

The correct answer is Option 1

Key Points

• The word 'Sensation' means a feeling that is caused by something affecting your body or part of your body(संवेदना)
• Example-They had lost sensation in one or both forearms.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'sensation'.

Additional Information

• Other options are incorrect spelling of the word 'sensation'

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "astonishment" is a synonym of "amazement," meaning great surprise or wonder. (आश्चर्य)
• In the context of the sentence, Leena would be filled with "astonishment" upon seeing the diamond ring as her wedding gift, which fits the scenario of experiencing a strong feeling of surprise.
• The other options: "haughtiness" (arrogance), "measurement" (the size, length, or amount of something), and "happiness" (a state of being happy) do not convey the same meaning as "amazement."

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Sentence: Leena was filled with astonishment when she saw the diamond ring as her wedding gift.

Additional Information

• Haughtiness (अहंकार): means arrogance or being disdainfully proud. It does not fit the context of being surprised by a gift.
• Measurement (माप): refers to the size, length, or amount of something. It is unrelated to the concept of "amazement."
• Happiness (खुशी): means a state of being happy. While it may be a related emotion, it does not specifically convey the sense of being amazed or astonished.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The Idiom 'A sting in the tail' means an unexpected, typically unpleasant or problematic end to something(अंत में आश्चर्यजनक और चौंकाने वाला)
• Example-The movie had a great start, but there was a real sting in the tail at the end

Therefore, the correct answer is 'An unexpected, typically unpleasant or problematic end to something'

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

• To initiate a situation that is very complicated or problematic(जटिल समस्या शुरू करना)- To open a can of worms
• Example-Bringing up the topic of politics at the family dinner opened a can of worms as everyone had strong opinions
• A situation in which a large group has to do something to satisfy a small group(अल्पसंख्यक को खुश करने के लिए बहुसंख्यक को कुछ करना पड़ता है)-To bend over backwards
• Example-The company had to bend over backward to accommodate the needs of their small but influential client base
• Something which seems bad at first but contains a pleasant part at the end(शुरु में बुरा लगता है, लेकिन अंत में अच्छा होता है)-A blessing in disguise
• Example-Losing my job turned out to be a blessing in disguise because it led me to a much better opportunity.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the verb tense and structure.
• The original sentence uses "facilitates comprehensive understanding," which is correct.
• However, the instruction is to find the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words.
• Option 4, "facilitated a comprehensive understanding," correctly maintains the meaning and improves grammatical clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Correct Sentence: "The interdisciplinary approach utilised in this study facilitated a comprehensive understanding of the complex phenomenon under investigation."

Additional Information

• 1: "is facilitates a comprehensive understanding," – This option is grammatically incorrect as "is facilitates" is not proper usage.
• 2: "will have facilitated a comprehensive understanding," – This option incorrectly changes the tense to future perfect, which is not suitable in this context.
• 3: "utilises a comprehensive understanding," – This option changes the meaning of the sentence, making it incorrect.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "ate" is the past tense of "eat," meaning to consume food. (खा लिया)
• In the context of the sentence, "ate" is the correct verb to describe the action of consuming both pizza and burgers.
• The other options: "eight" refers to the number 8 and is incorrect in this context. "eight; ate" and "ate; eight" are also incorrect, as the verb "ate" correctly fits both blanks.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Sentence: Yesterday, he ate pizza and eight burgers in one go.

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

• The word 'Hamper' means to make something difficult(बाधा डालना)
• Example-His injured ankle hampered his ability to play basketball.
• 'Help' means to make something better or easier(सहायता)
• Example-The doctor helped the patient recover from the illness.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'hamper' is 'help'.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Help'

Additional Information Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meaning and example sentences:

• Finish(खत्म करना):to complete something or reach the end of something
• Example-You can't watch TV until you finish your homework.
• Care(देखभाल):looking after somebody/something so that he/she/it has what he/she/it needs for his/her/its health and protection
• Example-The nurse provided excellent care to the patient.
• Impede(बाधा डालना):to make it difficult for somebody/something to move or go forward
• Example-The strict rules impeded the progress of the project.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "abandon" means to leave a place, thing, or person permanently or for a lengthy period; to desert. (त्याग देना)
• Example: Due to the unavoidable circumstances, they had to abandon their home and move elsewhere.
• Adopt refers to the act of legally taking another's child and bringing it up as one's own, or to take up an idea, method, or course of action. (दत्तक लेना / अपनाना)
• Example: They decided to adopt a new strategy to improve sales.
• Therefore, the correct answer is: Adopt.

Additional Information

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

• Randomize (अनियमित करना): To make something happen in a non-regular pattern or in any order.
• Example: The study's participants were randomized to minimize bias.
• Destroy (नष्ट करना): To damage something so badly that it cannot be repaired.
• Example: The hurricane could destroy many houses along the coast.
• Surrender (आत्मसमर्पण करना): To stop resisting an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority.
• Example: After a long battle, the troops were forced to surrender.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect use of the verb form "being painted" without an auxiliary verb.
• The correct form should include the auxiliary verb "is" to form the present continuous tense.
• The correct phrase should be "it is being painted" to ensure grammatical correctness and clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Correct Sentence: "I cannot use my office at the moment because it is being painted."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "it had been paint" – Incorrect tense and form of the verb.
• Option 2: "it has being painted" – Incorrect auxiliary verb usage.
• Option 4: No substitution required – This option is incorrect because the original segment is not grammatically correct.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The word "indigetion" is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is "indigestion" which means discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food. (अजीर्ण)
• Example: He often suffers from indigestion after eating spicy food.
• Indigestion refers to the condition where one experiences discomfort or pain in the stomach after eating. (अजीर्ण)
• Example: To avoid indigestion, doctors recommend eating smaller meals.
• Therefore, the correct answer is: Indigestion.

Additional Information

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

• Necessary (आवश्यक): Required to be done, achieved, or present; needed.
• Example: It is necessary to exercise regularly for good health.
• Properly (ठीक से): In a way that is correct and appropriate.
• Example: Ensure you dress properly for the interview.
• Chew (चबाना): Bite and work food in the mouth with the teeth, especially to make it easier to swallow.
• Example: Remember to chew your food slowly and carefully.

The correct answer is ‘Option ‘.

 Key Points 

॰ The word ‘’Gift of the gab’means the talent for speaking fluently or persuasively.

▪Example:    •    “He has the gift of the gab, which is why he’s such a successful politician.”

Additional Information:

Here are the other word’s explanation with Hindi meaning and explanation.

॰ Humorous (मजेदार)  It refers to something that is funny or amusing, often intended to make people laugh.

▪Example: “The movie was full of humorous scenes that made the audience laugh throughout.”

॰ Witty(“चतुराई भरा)  It refers to someone who can make clever and quick remarks, often in a humorous way.

▪Example:She was known for her witty comments that always made everyone laugh.

॰ **Talent for singing(**गायक) It refers to someone who can sing the songs.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The word "committing" means to carry out or perpetrate (a mistake, crime, or immoral act). (अपराध करना)
• In the context of the sentence, "committing" is the right collocation to use with the word "crime."
• The other options such as "making," "undertaking, " and "involving" do not fit the context as appropriately as "committing."

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Sentence: Ujjwal was imprisoned for committing a crime.

Additional Information

• Making (बनाना): means to create, form, or construct something.
• Undertaking (प्रयास): means to take on a responsibility or a task.
• Involving (शामिल होना): means to include or engage in an activity or situation.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Given : 204 × 6 - 6 ÷ 4 + 7 = ?

According to the question, after  '+' and '-' are interchanged and '×' and '÷' are interchanged:

204 × 6 - 6 ÷ 4 + 7 = ? ⇒ 204 ÷ 6 + 6 × 4 - 7 = ?

⇒ 204 ÷ 6 + 6 × 4 - 7 = ?

⇒ 34 + 6 × 4 - 7 = ?

⇒ 34 + 24 - 7 = ?

⇒ 58 - 7 = ?

⇒ 51 = ?

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

GJHK is related to IMKM

And,

QTRU is related to SWUW

Similarly,

ILJM is related to

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: 1st number + 2nd number = 3rd number.

Now,

For, (12, 4, 16)

⇒ 12 + 4 = 16.

For, (27, 9, 36)

⇒ 27 + 9 = 36.

Similarly, for (39, 13, 52)

⇒ 39 + 13 = 52.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as shown below :

Conclusions:

I. Some tables are ladders → Follow (As all ladders are chairs and all chairs are tables. As whole ladders comes in chairs which whole comes in tables, therefore it is true.)

II. No chair is a stair → Follow (As all chairs are tables and no table is a stair. As whole chairs comes in tables which cannot be stairs, therefore it is true.)

III. Some ladders are stairs → Does not follow (As all ladders are chairs, all chairs are tables and no table is a stair. As whole ladders comes in chairs which whole comes in tables which cannot be stairs, therefore it is false.)

∴ Here, Both conclusions I and II follow.​

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2"

The logic followed here is:

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

Now,

For, 14 : 43

⇒ (14 × 3) + 1 = 42 + 1 = 43.

For, 17 : 52

⇒ (17 × 3) + 1 = 51 + 1 = 52.

Similarly, for 19 ∶ ?

⇒ (19 × 3) + 1 = 57 + 1 = 58.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Part and Whole Relationship.

Here,

Leaf : Oak → Leaf is a part of an Oak Tree.

Similarly,

Needle : Pine → Needle is a part of a Pine Tree.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The figure which will look like the paper when unfolded is shown below:

Thus, option Figure 1 will look like the paper when unfolded.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

Decoding symbols:

Given: P & Q @ L + T & U @ V

P & Q → P is the wife of Q.

Q @ L → Q is the father of L.

L + T → L is the sister of T.

T & U → T is the wife of U.

U @ V → U is the father of V.

Thus, Q is V's maternal grandfather or mother's father.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2"

Decoding signs:

Required resultant: 100

So, checking each option one by one:

Option 1) 15 C 9 D 810 A 9 B 55 ⇒ 15 + 9 - 810 ÷ 9 × 55

⇒ 15 + 9 - 810 ÷ 9 × 55

⇒ 15 + 9 - 90 × 55

⇒ 15 + 9 - 4950

⇒ 24 - 4950

⇒ -4926

Option  2) 15 A 9 D 810 B 9 C 55 ⇒ 15 ÷ 9 - 810 × 9 + 55

⇒ 15 ÷ 9 - 810 × 9 + 55

⇒ 1.67 - 810 × 9 + 55

⇒ 1.67 + 55 - 7290

⇒ 56.67 - 7290

⇒ -7233.33

Option  3) 15 B 9 D 810 A 9 C 55 ⇒ 15 × 9 - 810 ÷ 9 + 55

⇒ 15 × 9 - 810 ÷ 9 + 55

⇒ 15 × 9 - 90 + 55

⇒ 135 + 55 - 90

⇒ 190 - 90

⇒ 100

Option  4) 15 D 9 B 810 A 9 C 55 ⇒ 15 - 9 × 810 ÷ 9 + 55

⇒ 15 - 9 × 810 ÷ 9 + 55

⇒ 15 - 9 × 90 + 55

⇒ 15 + 55 - 810

⇒ 70 - 810

⇒ -740

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

The image embedded in the given figure is as shown below :

∴ Here, the given figure is embedded in Option Figure 2.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The faces opposite to each other are shown below:

⇒ As the alternate positions become opposite to each other, the remaining two faces become opposite to each other.

So, opposite pairs are:

22 → 25

24 → 23

20 → 21

Therefore, '24' is the opposite of '23'.

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

Given Equation: 62 B 2 D 190 A 5 C 7 = ?

BODMAS Rule:

Decoding the given information:

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

⇒ 62 × 2 - 190 ÷ 5 + 7 = ?

⇒ 62 × 2 - 38 + 7 = ?

⇒ 124 - 38 + 7 = ?

⇒ 131 - 38 = 93.

Hence, the correct option is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is:

'BORN' is coded as '8234'

'NORM' is coded as '6328'

Thus, code for M is 6.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

'DZLV' is coded as 'HDJT'

And,

'CQYH' is coded as 'GUWF'

Similarly,

'MTBE' is coded as

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

The number of rectangle in the given figure are shown below:

Thus, as marked there are a total of 9 rectangles.

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

JHDC is related to KGEB

And,

QOKJ is related to RNLI

Similarly,

USON is related to

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

1. Arrow element → Shift 45º clockwise. 

2. Letter 'A' element  → Shift anticlockwise. 

Thus, the final series is:

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

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Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Option 1) PKRI​

Option 2) PLRI

Option 3) MNOL

Option 4) AZCX

Thus, out of all the options, 'PLRI' is the odd one out.

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

Given: 24 July 1999 was Saturday.

Now,

1999 to 2003 = 4 Years (3 Ordinary Years and 1 Leap Year).

And, In 4 Years = 1 Leap Year and 3 Ordinary Years.

So, 1 Leap Year has 2 odd days,

And, 3 Ordinary Years have 3 odd days.

Total odd days = 2 + 3 = 5.

5 odd days → 5/7 = 0 weeks and 5 odd days.

then, 24 July 2003 will be Saturday + 5 = Thursday.

Now, the number of days between 24 July 2003 to 28 July 2003

= 4 days.

= 4 days → 4/7 = 0 weeks and 4 odd days.

So, 28 July 2003 will be Thursday + 4 = Monday.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The image embedded in the given figure is as shown below :

∴ Here, the given figure is embedded in Option Figure 1.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

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Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

Given:

Marks obtained by Riya in IP = 150

Marks obtained by Rida in IP = 130

Maximum marks in IP = 180

Formula used:

Percentage = (Marks obtained / Maximum marks) × 100

Calculation:

Difference in marks obtained by Riya and Rida = 150 - 130 = 20

So, % Difference = (20/180) × 100 = 1/9 × 100 = 11.11%

∴ The difference between the percentage of marks obtained by Riya and Rida in IP is 11.11%.

Shortcut Trick

In triangle PAD, we have ∠P = 20° and ∠A = 30°.

Exterior ∠ODC at vertex D = ∠P + ∠A = 20° + 30° = 50°.

In isosceles triangle OCD (where OC = OD = radius), ∠OCD = ∠ODC = 50°.

Center angle ∠COD = 180° − (50° + 50°) = 80°.

Measure of ∠DBC = ∠DAC (Angles in same segment) = ∠COD ÷ 2 = 80° ÷ 2 = 40°.

∴ The correct answer is 40°.

Alternate Method

Given: ∠A = 30°, ∠P = 20°, and AD is the diameter of the circle with center O.

Formula Used: Sum of angles in a triangle is 180°; Angles subtended by the same arc at the circumference are equal; Angle at the center is twice the angle at the circumference.

In ΔPAD:

⇒ ∠PDA = 180° − (∠APD + ∠PAD)

⇒ ∠PDA = 180° − (20° + 30°) = 130°

⇒ ∠ODC = 180° − ∠PDA = 180° − 130° = 50° (Linear pair on secant PDC)

In ΔOCD (where OC = OD as radii):

⇒ ∠OCD = ∠ODC = 50° (Angles opposite to equal sides)

⇒ ∠COD = 180° − (50° + 50°) = 80°

∠DAC is the angle at the circumference subtended by arc CD:

⇒ ∠DAC = (1 ÷ 2) × ∠COD = 80° ÷ 2 = 40°

∠DBC and ∠DAC are angles in the same segment subtended by arc CD:

⇒ ∠DBC = ∠DAC = 40°

∴ The correct answer is 40°.

Additional Information

Angle in a Semicircle

The angle subtended by a diameter at any point on the circumference of the circle is always a right angle (90°).

Angles in the Same Segment

Angles subtended by the same chord or arc at the circumference in the same segment of a circle are equal.

Central Angle Theorem

The angle subtended by an arc at the center of a circle is double the angle subtended by it at any point on the remaining part of the circle.

Given:

Speed of the policeman = 65 km/h

Speed of the thief = 41 km/h

Distance between the policeman and the thief = 1200 m

Formula Used:

Time = Distance / Relative Speed

Calculation:

Relative speed = Speed of the policeman - Speed of the thief

Relative speed = 65 - 41

Relative speed = 24 km/h

Convert 1200 m to km:

1200 m = 1200 / 1000 km = 1.2 km

Time taken to catch the thief = Distance / Relative Speed

⇒ Time taken to catch the thief = 1.2 km / 24 km/h

⇒ Time taken to catch the thief = 1.2 / 24

⇒ Time taken to catch the thief = 0.05 hours

Convert hours to minutes:

0.05 hours × 60 minutes/hour = 3 minutes

The time taken by the policeman to catch the thief is 3 minutes.

Given:

Calculation:

2016: A + B = 15, C + D = 25 ⇒ Not equal

2017: A + B = 25, C + D = 35 ⇒ Not equal

2018: A + B = 35, C + D = 40 ⇒ Not equal

2019: A + B = 40, C + D = 40 ⇒ Equal

∴ The total disbursement of loans of banks A and B is equal to the total disbursement of loans of banks C and D in the year 2019.

Given:

The average age of Ruby and Soni = 40 years.

The ratio of their ages (Ruby : Soni) = 11 : 5.

Formula Used:

Average age = (Sum of ages) / 2

Calculation:

Let the ages of Ruby and Soni be 11x and 5x, respectively.

Average age = (11x + 5x) / 2

40 = (11x + 5x) / 2

40 = 16x / 2

⇒ 40 = 8x

⇒ x = 40 / 8

⇒ x = 5

Age of Soni = 5x

⇒ Age of Soni = 5 × 5

⇒ Age of Soni = 25 years

The age of Soni is 25 years.

Given:

May: 252 units

June: 350 units

July: 380 units

August: 425 units

September: 525 units

October: 650 units

Formula used:

Percentage Growth = ((New Value - Old Value) / Old Value) × 100

Calculation:

June over May:

⇒ ((350 - 252) / 252) × 100 = 38.89%

July over June:

⇒ ((380 - 350) / 350) × 100 = 8.57%

August over July:

⇒ ((425 - 380) / 380) × 100 = 11.84%

September over August:

⇒ ((525 - 425) / 425) × 100 = 23.53%

October over September:

⇒ ((650 - 525) / 525) × 100 = 23.81%

∴ The highest percentage growth was in June over May with 38.89%.

Given:

The shopkeeper sells goods at a 40% loss on cost price.

The shopkeeper uses 25% less weight.

Formula Used:

Effective Profit or Loss Percentage = [(Loss% on Cost Price) / (1 - Fractional Reduction in Weight)]

Calculation:

Let the Cost Price (CP) be 100 units.

Selling Price (SP) at 40% loss = CP - 40% of CP

⇒ SP = 100 - 40

⇒ SP = 60 units

Actual weight used = 75% of the original weight

Fractional reduction in weight = 25% = 0.25

Effective Selling Price (considering 25% less weight) = SP / 0.75

⇒ Effective SP = 60 / 0.75

⇒ Effective SP = 80 units

Percentage Profit or Loss = [(Effective SP - CP) / CP] × 100

⇒ Percentage Profit or Loss = [(80 - 100) / 100] × 100

⇒ Percentage Profit or Loss = -20%

The shopkeeper incurs a 20% loss.

Given:

Ratio of red to green sweets = 3:4

Number of green sweets = 120

Formula Used:

Number of red sweets = (Ratio of red sweets / Ratio of green sweets) × Number of green sweets

Calculation:

Number of red sweets = (3 / 4) × 120

⇒ Number of red sweets = 3 × (120 / 4)

⇒ Number of red sweets = 3 × 30

⇒ Number of red sweets = 90

The number of red sweets in the bag is 90.

Given:

The expression: $\left(\frac{\sin θ}{1+\cos θ}+\frac{1+\cos θ}{\sin θ}\right)\left(\frac{1}{\tan θ+\cot θ}\right)$

Step 1: Simplify $\tan θ + \cot θ$

$\tan θ = \frac{\sin θ}{\cos θ}$, $\quad \cot θ = \frac{\cos θ}{\sin θ}$

$So, \tan θ + \cot θ = \frac{\sin θ}{\cos θ} + \frac{\cos θ}{\sin θ} = \frac{\sin^2 θ + \cos^2 θ}{\sin θ \cos θ} = \frac{1}{\sin θ \cos θ}$

Step 2: Simplify $\frac{1}{\tan θ + \cot θ}$

$\frac{1}{\tan θ + \cot θ} = \sin θ \cos θ$

Step 3: Simplify $\frac{\sin θ}{1 + \cos θ} + \frac{1 + \cos θ}{\sin θ}$

Taking the LCM: $\frac{\sin^2 θ + (1 + \cos θ)^2}{\sin θ (1 + \cos θ)}$

Expanding $(1 + \cos θ)^2 = 1 + 2 \cos θ + \cos^2 θ$

So, the expression becomes: $\frac{\sin^2 θ + 1 + 2 \cos θ + \cos^2 θ}{\sin θ (1 + \cos θ)}$

Using the identity sin²θ + cos²θ = 1.

 $\frac{2 + 2 \cos θ}{\sin θ (1 + \cos θ)}$

Factoring out the 2: $\frac{2(1 + \cos θ)}{\sin θ (1 + \cos θ)}$

Cancel: 1 + cosθ 

 $\frac{2}{\sin θ}$

Step 4: Multiply both parts

Now, multiply 2 / sin θ by sin θ cos θ

 2 cos θ

∴ The value of the expression is 2 cos θ .

Given:

Cash price of the laptop charger = Rs. 2,540

Down payment = Rs. 1,340

Amount to be paid after one month = Rs. 1,205

Formula Used:

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

Where:

• P = Principal amount (Rs. 1,200)
• R = Rate of interest per annum
• T = Time (1 month = 1/12 year)

Calculation:

Correct Principal amount P = 2,540 - 1,340 = 1,200

Interest amount I = 1,205 - 1,200 = 5

Using the Simple Interest formula:

5 = (1,200 × R × 1/12) / 100

⇒ 5 = (1,200 × R) / 1,200

⇒ R = 5%

The rate of interest charged in the instalment scheme is 5% p.a.

Given:

The initial population of the village = 4,00,000.

Population increase in the first year = 20%.

Population increase in the second year = 30%.

Formula Used:

New Population after first year = Initial Population × (1 + Rate of Increase)

New Population after second year = Population after first year × (1 + Rate of Increase)

Calculation:

Population after first year = 4,00,000 × (1 + 20/100)

⇒ Population after first year = 4,00,000 × 1.20

⇒ Population after first year = 4,80,000

Population after second year = 4,80,000 × (1 + 30/100)

⇒ Population after second year = 4,80,000 × 1.30

⇒ Population after second year = 6,24,000

The population after two years is 6,24,000.

Solution:

We are given the expression:

$\frac{\left[\frac{1}{4} \div \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{4}\right] \times \frac{1}{4}}{\left[\frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{8} \times \frac{1}{8}\right]} + \left(1 - \frac{4}{9}\right)$

Step 1: Simplify the numerator

$\frac{1}{4} \div \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{4} = 1 \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{4}$

Now multiply by $\frac{1}{4}$

$\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{16}$

Step 2: Simplify the denominator

$\frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{8} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{64} = \frac{9}{64}$

Step 3: Divide the numerator by the denominator

$\frac{\frac{1}{16}}{\frac{9}{64}} = \frac{64}{144} = \frac{4}{9}$

Step 4: Simplify the second part

$1 - \frac{4}{9} = \frac{5}{9}$

Step 5: Add the two parts

$\frac{4}{9} + \frac{5}{9} = 1$

∴ The value of the expression is 1.

Given:

Radius of the solid metallic sphere = 6 cm

Radius of the smaller spherical balls = 3 cm

Formula used:

The volume of a sphere is given by:

$V = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3,$ where r is the radius of the sphere.

Step 1: Calculate the volume of the large metallic sphere

$V_{\text{large}} = \frac{4}{3} \pi (6)^3 = 288 \pi \text{ cm}^3$

Step 2: Calculate the volume of one smaller spherical ball

$V_{\text{small}} = \frac{4}{3} \pi (3)^3 = 36 \pi \text{ cm}^3$

Step 3: Find the number of smaller spherical balls

The number of smaller spherical balls is:

$\frac{V_{\text{large}}}{V_{\text{small}}} = \frac{288 \pi}{36 \pi} = 8$

∴ The number of spherical balls obtained is 8.

Given:

PQ = 40 cm

PR = 40 cm

QR = 60 cm

Formula Used:

Area of a triangle = 0.5 × base × height

Heron's formula for the area of a triangle: Area = $√{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$

where s = (a + b + c) / 2

Calculation:

a = 40 cm

b = 40 cm

c = 60 cm

s = (40 + 40 + 60) / 2

s = 70 cm

Using Heron's formula:

Area = $√{70(70-40)(70-40)(70-60)}$

Area = $√{70 × 30 × 30 × 10}$

Area = $√{630000}$

Area = 300√ 7 cm²

Let h be the altitude from vertex Q to side PR.

Area = 0.5 × PR × h

300√ 7 = 0.5 × 40 × h

⇒ h = (300√ 7 × 2) / 40

⇒ h = (600√ 7) / 40

⇒ h = 15√ 7

The altitude from the vertex Q to side PR is 15√ 7 cm.

Given:

AB = BC = 10 cm

AD = 5 cm, CD = 13 cm

Calculation:

In Δ ADC

AC = √{CD² - AD²} = √{13² - 5²} = √144 = 12 cm

So,

Area of Δ ADC = 1/2 × AD × AC = 1/2 × 5 × 12 = 30 cm²

Now,

In Δ ABC

AB = BC = 10 cm and AC = 12 cm

∵ In an isosceles triangle, altitude is equal to the perpendicular bisector

So, AE = EC = 1/2 × 12 = 6 cm 

BE = √{10² - 6²} = √{100 - 36} = √64 = 8 cm

So,

Area of triangle ABC = 1/2 × AC × BE = 1/2 × 12 × 8 = 48 cm²

Thus, Total Area = 48 + 30 = 78 cm²

∴ The correct answer is option (3).

Given:

Selling price with discount (SP) = Rs. 2,160

Discount = 20%

Profit = 28%

Formula Used:

1. Selling Price (SP) = Marked Price (MP) - Discount
2. Profit% = (Profit / Cost Price) × 100
3. Cost Price (CP) = Selling Price / (1 + Profit%)

Calculation:

Let the Marked Price be MP.

Since a 20% discount is given, the Selling Price is 80% of the Marked Price.

⇒ 0.8 × MP = Rs. 2,160

⇒ MP = Rs. 2,160 / 0.8

⇒ MP = Rs. 2,700

Now, Cost Price (CP) is calculated using the given profit percentage.

Profit% = 28%

⇒ CP = SP / (1 + Profit%)

⇒ CP = Rs. 2,160 / 1.28

⇒ CP = Rs. 1,687.50

If the article is sold without any discount, the Selling Price will be equal to the Marked Price.

New Selling Price = MP = Rs. 2,700

New Profit = New SP - CP

⇒ New Profit = Rs. 2,700 - Rs. 1,687.50

⇒ New Profit = Rs. 1,012.50

New Profit% = (New Profit / CP) × 100

⇒ New Profit% = (Rs. 1,012.50 / Rs. 1,687.50) × 100

⇒ New Profit% = 0.6 × 100

⇒ New Profit% = 60%

The profit will be 60% if the article is sold without any discount.

Given:

Radius of the circle = r units.

Formula Used:

Side of the largest equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle = r × √3

Calculation:

The side length of the largest equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle is given by:

Side = r × √3

Therefore,

Side length = r × √3

The length of the side of the largest equilateral triangle is r × √3 units.

Given:

A number increased by 20% gives 240.

Formula Used:

The formula to calculate the original number when increased by a percentage is:

Original number = Increased number / (1 + Percentage increase)

Calculation:

Let the original number be x .

It is given that the number increased by 20% gives 240.

Hence,

x + 0.2x = 240

⇒ 1.2x = 240

⇒ x = 240 / 1.2

⇒ x = 200

The original number is 200.

Solution:

Let the larger number be x and the smaller number be y.

Given that:

• The sum of the two numbers is 76:  x + y = 76
• Three times the larger number is 46 more than four times the smaller number: 3x = 4y + 46

Step 1: Solve for x from equation (1)

 x = 76 - y 

Step 2: Substitute x = 76 - y in equation (2)

 3(76 - y) = 4y + 46 

Expanding:

228 - 3y = 4y + 46

Rearranging terms:

182 = 7y

y = 26

Step 3: Find x using equation (1)

 x + 26 = 76 

x = 50 

Final Answer: The two numbers are 50 and 26.

Given:

The number 6p5157q is divisible by 88.

Formula Used:

A number is divisible by 88 if and only if it is divisible by both 8 and 11.

Calculation:

1. Divisibility by 8:

The last three digits must be divisible by 8.

157q must be divisible by 8.

The possible values of q is 6 (since 1576 is divisible by 8).

2. Divisibility by 11:

The difference between the sum of digits in odd positions and the sum of digits in even positions must be 0 or divisible by 11.

q = 6

Number: 6p51576

Sum of digits in odd positions: 6 + 5 + 5 + 6 = 22

Sum of digits in even positions: p + 1 + 7 = 8 + p

So,

22 - (8 + p) = 11

⇒ 22 - 8 - p = 11

⇒ 14 - p = 11

⇒ p = 14 - 11 = 3

So, p = 3 and q = 6

⇒ p × q = 3 × 6 = 18

The correct answer is option 3.

Given:

Time taken by Nirmal to complete the project = 45 days

Amit is 25% more efficient than Nirmal

Formula Used:

Efficiency and Time are inversely proportional.

Calculation:

Let the efficiency of Nirmal be 100 units.

Then, efficiency of Amit = 100 + 25 = 125 units

Since Efficiency ∝ 1/Time, we have:

Time taken by Amit = (Efficiency of Nirmal / Efficiency of Amit) × Time taken by Nirmal

⇒ Time taken by Amit = (100 / 125) × 45

⇒ Time taken by Amit = (4 / 5) × 45

⇒ Time taken by Amit = 36 days

Amit will take 36 days to complete the same work.

Given:

The table shows the percentage marks obtained by three students (Rohan, Sohan, and Mohan) in three subjects: Geography, History, and Economics.

Step 1: Calculate the average marks in History

Average in History = (77 + 80 + 83) / 3 = 80

Step 2: Calculate the average marks in Economics

Average in Economics = (74 + 82 + 86) / 3 = 80.67 ≈ 81

Final Answer: The average marks obtained by the students in History and Economics are 80 and 81, respectively.

Given:

Time reduction = 25%

Formula Used:

Speed ∝ 1 / Time

Percentage Increase in Speed = (New Speed - Old Speed) / Old Speed × 100%

Calculation:

Let the original speed be S and the original time be T.

New time = T - 0.25T = 0.75T

Since Speed ∝ 1 / Time:

New Speed = S / 0.75

New Speed = 4S / 3

Percentage Increase in Speed = ((4S / 3) - S) / S × 100%

⇒ Percentage Increase in Speed = (4/3 - 1) × 100%

⇒ Percentage Increase in Speed = (1/3) × 100%

⇒ Percentage Increase in Speed = 33 (1/3)%

The correct answer is option 4.

Given:

Length of the cuboid (l) = 60 cm

Breadth of the cuboid (b) = ½ of its length = 60/2 = 30 cm

Height of the cuboid (h) = ⅓ of its breadth = 30/3 = 10 cm

Formula Used:

Surface Area of a cuboid = 2(l×b + b×h + h×l)

Calculation:

Surface Area = 2(l×b + b×h + h×l)

⇒ Surface Area = 2(60×30 + 30×10 + 10×60)

⇒ Surface Area = 2(1800 + 300 + 600)

⇒ Surface Area = 2(2700)

⇒ Surface Area = 5400 cm²

The surface area of the cardboard box is 5400 cm².

Given:

PQR is a triangle. MN is a line segment intersecting PQ in M and PR in N such that MN ∥ QR and divides ΔPQR into two parts, which are equal in area.

Calculation:

Since, MN||QR,

∠PMN = ∠PQR (corresponding angles)

∠PNM = ∠PRQ (corresponding angles)

Hence, by AA similarity,

ΔPMN ∼ ΔPQR.

We know that

Area (ΔPMN) / Area (ΔPQR ) = PM²/PQ² = MN²/QR² = PN²/PR²

Since, Area (ΔPMN) = Area (quad. MNRQ) [Given],

We can say.

Area(ΔPMN) / Area(ΔPQR)=1/2

⇒ PM/PQ = 1/√2

⇒ 1−(PM/PQ) = 1− (1/√2)

⇒ (PQ−PM)/PQ = (√2−1)/√2

⇒ MQ/PQ = (√2−1)/√2

∴ The correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is Diwali.

Key Points

• Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is one of the most popular and widely celebrated festivals in India.
• People celebrate by lighting oil lamps (diyas), bursting firecrackers and worshiping deities like Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) and Lord Ganesha.
• Diwali marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after a 14-year exile and his victory over Ravana, according to the Ramayana.
• It is typically a five-day festival, with the main celebration on the third day, known as Lakshmi Puja.

Additional Information

• Holi is celebrated primarily in northern India to welcome the arrival of spring.
• Holi signifies the victory of good over evil, particularly the burning of the demoness Holika.
• Holi falls on the Purnima (full moon) day of the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna, which usually occurs in March.
• There are three types of Bihu celebrated in Assam:
• Rongali Bihu (Bohag Bihu): Celebrates the Assamese New Year and is a spring festival.
• Kongali Bihu (Kati Bihu): A quieter festival, focused on prayer and lighting of lamps during the month of Kati.
• Bhogali Bihu (Magh Bihu): Celebrated in January to mark the end of the harvesting season.
• Onam is the biggest festival in Kerala and celebrates the legendary return of King Mahabali.
• One of the major attractions during Onam is the famous snake boat races, particularly in the Pampa River.
• Onam falls in the Malayalam month of Chingam, which usually occurs in August-September.

The correct answer is Eighth Schedule.

Key Points

• Eighth Schedule
• The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides a list of all the officially recognized languages in India.
• It is found in Article 344 (1) and 351 of the Constitution
• As of now, there are 22 languages present that are officially recognized by the Indian government.
• They are (1) Assamese, (2) Bengali, (3) Gujarati, (4) Hindi, (5) Kannada, (6) Kashmiri, (7) Konkani, (8) Malayalam, (9) Manipuri, (10) Marathi, (11) Nepali, (12) Oriya, (13) Punjabi, (14) Sanskrit, (15) Sindhi, (16) Tamil, (17) Telugu, (18) Urdu (19) Bodo, (20) Santhali, (21) Maithili and (22) Dogri.
• Originally, only 14 languages were mentioned and later, after several amendments, the other languages were added.
• Sindhi language was added in the 8th schedule by the 21st Amendment Act of 1967.
• Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were added by the 71st Amendment Act of 1992
• Bodo, Dongri, Maithili and Santhali were added by the 92nd Amendment Act of 2003.
• In all the 22 official languages the Hindi language is spoken by most of Indians.
• Thus, schedule eight of Indian constitution contains the list of recognized language.​

Additional Information

• Schedule of the Indian Constitution
• There are 12 Schedules in the Constitution of India.
• The First Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the name of States and Union Territories.
• Second Schedule of Indian Constitution contains the provisions in relation to allowances, privileges, emoluments of President of India, Governers of Indian States, Speaker of Lok Sabha & Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, Chairman of Rajya Sabha & Deputy, Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assemblies of the Indian States, Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Legislative Councils of the Indian States, Supreme Court Judges, High Court Judges and Comptroller & Auditor General Of India (CAG).
• The third Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the forms of oath and affirmation for Union Ministers of India, Parliament Election Candidates, Members of Parliament (MPs), Supreme Court Judges, Comptroller and Auditor General, State Ministers, State Legislature Elections’ Candidates, State Legislature Members, and High Court Judges.
• The fourth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions in relation to the allocation of seats for States and Union Territories in the Rajya Sabha.
• The fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions in relation to the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes.
• The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions in relation to the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
• The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the three legislative lists i.e. Union, State, and Concurrent.
• The eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the 22 official languages recognized by the Indian Constitution.
• The Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the state acts and regulations that deal with land reforms and the abolition of the zamindari system. It also deals with the acts and regulations of the Parliament dealing with other matters.
• The tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions relating to disqualification of the members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the ground of defection.
• The Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions that specify the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats.
• The Twelfth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions that specify the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities.

The correct answer  is Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar.

Key Points

Sports Honours in India:

• Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: 
• The recipient(s) is/are selected by a committee constituted by the Ministry and is honoured for their "spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports over a period of four years" at international level.
• Arjun Award:
• The Arjuna Award, officially known as Arjuna Awards for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games,is the second-highest sporting honour of India.
• Dhyan chand award is the lifetime achievement sporting honour of India..
• Dronacharya Award:
• ​It is given to coaches for doing outstanding and meritorious work on a consistent basis and enabling sportspersons to excel in International events.
• ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’:
• It is given to corporate entities (both in private and public sector), Sports Control Boards, NGOs, including sports bodies at the State and National level, who have played a visible role in the area of sports promotion and development.

The correct answer is Aurangzeb.

Key Points

• In the year 1675, Guru Tegh Bahadur was Killed in Delhi under the orders of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor, of India.
• He was named head of the Sikh community after the death of the seven-year-old Guru Har Krishan.
• The name Guru Tegh Bahadur was given to him by Guru Hargobind.
• Sikh tradition says that the guru stood up for the interests of Kashmiri Pandits who approached him to intercede with the emperor on their behalf and to urge him to abolish a jizya (tax) recently levied.
• Convinced to stand up for the safety of the Kashmiri Pandits by his uncle, Gobind Rai, who later became Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Tegh Bahadur travelled to Delhi.
• In the late 17th century, Emperor Aurangzeb of Mughal levied Sharia law throughout his realm and an extra jizya levy on non-Muslims.

Additional Information

• At Bakala, Guru Tegh Bahadur meditated at the place for about 26 years 9 months 13 days.
• The ninth of the 10 Gurus of the Sikh religion was Guru Tegh Bahadur, revered as the ninth Nanak.
• The ninth of the 10 Gurus of the Sikh religion, Guru Tegh Bahadur died on November 24, in the year 1675.
• He is famously known for the protection he provided to the Sikhs and the Hindus against a 17th-century law that forced them to convert to Islam.
• His son Guru Gobind Singh, the last Guru of the Sikhs, transformed the community into a martial race to counter the might of the Mughals.
• ​Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth Sikh Guru, often venerated as the ‘Protector of Humanity’ (Srisht-di-Chadar) by the Sikhs.
• Known as a great teacher, Guru Tegh Bahadur was also an excellent warrior, thinker, and poet, who wrote detailed descriptions of the nature of God, mind, body, and physical attachments among other things spiritual.
• His writings are housed in the sacred text, ‘Guru Granth Sahib,’ in the form of 116 poetic hymns.
• He was also an avid traveller and played a key role in setting up preaching centres throughout the Indian subcontinent.
• During one such mission, he founded the town of Chak-Nanki in Punjab, which later became a part of Punjab’s Anandpur Sahib.
• In the year 1675, Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed in Delhi under the orders of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

The correct answer is: Option 2) Footer

Key Points

In Microsoft PowerPoint, slide numbers are part of the slide footer elements that can be inserted using the "Header and Footer" dialog box.

Steps to Add Slide Numbers:

1. Go to the Insert tab.
2. Click on Header & Footer.
3. In the dialog box that appears, check the box for Slide number.
4. Click Apply or Apply to All.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

• View: Used for changing slide layouts (Normal, Slide Sorter, etc.), not for inserting slide numbers.
• Table Design: Only appears when a table is selected and is used to format tables, not slides.
• Page Formatting: This is not a feature in PowerPoint; it is more related to Word.

✔ Therefore, the correct option is: Footer

The correct answer is Darbhanga Gharana.

Key Points

• Darbhanga Gharana
• Darbhanga Gharana is known for its distinctive style of singing Dhrupad, which is one of the oldest forms of North Indian classical music.
• The Gharana has a rich history and has contributed significantly to the preservation and propagation of Dhrupad music.
• Notable features of Darbhanga Gharana include its emphasis on clarity of notes, intricate rhythmic patterns, and powerful vocal delivery.

Additional InformationSome other important Gharana:-

• Jaipur Gharana :
• The Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana emerged from Alladiya Khan's family which originated from Atrauli and migrated to Jaipur.
• The Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana is Hindustani music founded by Alladiya Khan (1855–1946) in the late-19th century.
• The Gharana is known for its distinctive vocal aesthetics, raga repertoire, and technical aptitude.
• The chief exponents of the Jaipur Gharana are Alladiya Khan, Mallikarjun Mansur, Kesarbhai Kerkar, Kishori Amonkar, Shruti Sadolikar, Padma Talwalkar and Ashwini Bhide Deshpande.
• Patiala Gharana :
• ‘Patiala Gharana’ is one of the Gharanas in Indian Classical Music, which was founded by Ustad Fateh Ali Khan, and also Ustad Ali Baksh.
• Patiala Gharana has both kinds of singing – ‘Thumri’ and ‘Khyal’.
• The most famous exponents of Patiala Gharana are Pakistani ghazal singer Gulam Ali, and also the contemporary singer Shafqat Amanat Ali.
• Both the Pakistani singers have also garnered enormous fame in India.
• Banaras Gharana :
• The Benaras Gharana evolved as a result of the great lilting style of khayal singing known by Thumri singers of Benaras and Gaya.
• It was founded by Pt Gopal Mishra.
• The chief exponents of the Benaras Gharana are Rajan Mishra, Sajan Mishra, Girija Devi and others.
• Maihar Gharana :
• The Maihar Gharana is a Gharana or school of Hindustani classical music, a style of Indian classical music originating in the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent.

The correct answer is General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972.

Key Points

• Parliament has passed the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021.
• The Bill seeks to amend the General Insurance Business ( Nationalisation) Act, 1972.
• It removes the mandatory provision of 51% shareholding of the central govt in General Insurance Corporation of India, National Insurance, New India Assurance, Oriental Insurance and United India Insurance companies.