SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 01 Feb 2023 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

Given : 

1. Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows with 4 people each in such a way that there is equal distance between adjacent persons.
2. In row I – A, B, C and D are seated and all of them are facing south.
3. In row II – V, X, Y and Z are seated and all of them are facing north.

Explanation :

1) V sits at the extreme left end of their row and is exactly opposite C.

2) D sits to the immediate left of C and exactly opposite X.

3) B is the only neighbour of A and A sits exactly opposite Y.

After positioning B, A and Y only one position is left in row - II which will be occupied by the only person left i.e Z.

Thus, according to the final arrangement Z sits at the immediate left of Y.

Hence, "Z" is the correct answer.

According to the sequence in the dictionary:

3 understood

4 unhappy

2 unicorn

5 uniform

1 universe

Hence, the correct option is "3, 4, 2, 5, 1".

Given:

 

• The image must not to be rotated

  

Hence, the correct answer is "Option - (2)".

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:

Conclusions:

I. Some tapes are paints → Does not Follow (As, some tapes are glue and some glue are paints. So, it is possible but not definitely true.)

II. All glue are paints → Does not Follow (As, some glue are paints. So, some part of glue is common with paints therefore it is false.)

III. Some glue are computers → Follow (As, some glue are paints and all paints are computers . So, whole paints comes in computers and have some part common with glue therefore it is definitely true.)

So, Only conclusion III follows.

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

Logic :

• First three letters → (1) is added position value according to English alphabetic series.
• Last letter → (2) is subtracted from position value according to English alphabetic series.

So,

​Hence, "EVZA" is the correct answer.

Logic : Consecutive multiples of (3) are added and subtracted alternately.

So,

63 - 3 = 60

60 + 6 = 66

66 - 9 = 57

57 + 12 = 69

Hence, "69" is the correct answer.

Logic : Decreasing odd number series is subtracted from the position values of 1st, 2nd and 3rd letter respectively according to English alphabetic series.

So,

• KBT : PEU

And,

• UQA : ZTB

​Similarly,

• FJR : ?

​Hence, "KMS" is the correct answer.

Given equation : 112 - 14 ÷ 40 + 4 × 18 = 40 

Now, by interchanging the signs

• Option - (1) : ÷ and -

112 - 14 ÷ 40 + 4 × 18 = 40 ⇒ 112 ÷ 14 - 40 + 4 × 18 = 40

8 - 40 + 4 × 18 = 40 

8 + 72 - 40 = 40

80 - 40 = 40

 

40 = 40 (LHS = RHS)

• Option - (2) : + and ÷​

112 - 14 ÷ 40 + 4 × 18 = 40 ⇒ 112 - 14 + 40 ÷ 4 × 18 = 40

112 - 14 + 10 × 18 = 40

112 + 180 - 14 = 40

292 - 14 = 40

278 ≠ 40 (LHS ≠ RHS)

• Option - (3) : + and ×

112 - 14 ÷ 40 + 4 × 18 = 40 ⇒ 112 - 14 ÷ 40 × 4 + 18 = 40

112 - 0.35 × 4 + 18 = 40

112 + 18 - 1.4 = 40

130 - 1.4 = 40

128.6 ≠ 40 (LHS ≠ RHS)

• Option - (4) : - and +

112 - 14 ÷ 40 + 4 × 18 = 40 ⇒ 112 + 14 ÷ 40 - 4 × 18 = 40

112 + 0.35 - 4 × 18 = 40

112 + 0.35 - 72 = 40

112.35 - 72 = 40

40.35 ≠ 40 (LHS ≠ RHS)

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

According to the given information,

Thus, according to the given codes 'he be' is the code for the words ‘car match’.

Hence, the correct answer is "he be".

Logic : Number series multiplied by (3) is added subsequently.

So,

Hence, "161" is the correct answer.

The figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series is shown below:

1. For '

' element →

• Shifting clockwise and anti-clockwise alternately.
• Rotation of 90º clockwise and anti-clockwise alternately.

2. For '

' element → '

' element is alternately replaced by '

' element.

Final series is

Hence, ‘option - (1)’ is the correct answer.

Given equation : 790 + 5 ÷ 58 × 5 - 96 = 352 

Now, by replacing the * signs

• Option - (1) : =, −, +, ÷, +

45 * 15 * 13 * 52 * 26 * 37 ⇒ 45 = 15 - 13 + 52 ÷ 26 + 37 

45 = 15 + 2 + 37 - 13

45 = 54 - 13

45 ≠ 41 (LHS ≠ RHS)

• Option - (2) : +, ×, =, ÷, ×​

45 * 15 * 13 * 52 * 26 * 37 ⇒ 45 + 15 × 13 = 52 ÷ 26 × 37

45 + 195 = 2 × 37

240 ≠ 74 (LHS ≠ RHS)

• Option - (3) :  ÷, ×, =, ÷, +

45 * 15 * 13 * 52 * 26 * 37 ⇒ 45 ÷ 15 × 13 = 52 ÷ 26 + 37

3 × 13 = 2 + 37

39 = 39 (LHS = RHS)

• Option - (4) : =, ×, +, –, –

45 * 15 * 13 * 52 * 26 * 37 ⇒ 45 = 15 × 13 + 52 - 26 - 37

45 = 195 + 52 - 26 - 37

45 = 237 - 26 - 37

45 ≠ 174 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Hence, "Option - (3)" is the correct answer.

Given :

Statement given :  R # P @ W % F & K

So,

• R # P → R is the daughter of P.

• P @ W → P is the husband of W.

• W % F → W is the sibling of F.

• F & K → F is the mother of K.

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Thus, according to the final family tree R is cousin i.e mother’s sister’s daughter of K.

Hence, "Mother’s sister’s daughter" is the correct answer.

According to given figure:

The figure will appear when it is opened as follows:

Hence, "Option - (4)" is the correct answer.

Logic : (1st number - 3rd number) = (2nd number ÷ 7)

Given : 

• (40, 175, 15)

40 - 15 = 175 ÷ 7

25 = 25 (LHS = RHS)

• (30, 133, 11)

30 - 11 = 133 ÷ 7

19 = 19 (LHS = RHS)

So,

• Option - (1) : (29, 110, 13)

29 - 13 = 110 ÷ 7

16 ≠ 15.71 (LHS ≠ RHS)

• Option - (2) : (25, 91, 12)

25 - 12 = 91 ÷ 7

13 = 13 (LHS = RHS) 

• Option - (3) : (17, 45, 10)

17 - 10 = 45 ÷ 7

7 ≠ 5 (LHS ≠ RHS)

• Option - (4) : (25, 108, 10)

25 - 10 = 108 ÷ 7

15 ≠ 15.42 (LHS ≠ RHS) 

Hence, "Option - (2)" is the correct answer.

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

Detailed Explanation:

• The line MN is the mirror
• The word "mwrtfnhkl" the sixth letter is "n". So, the mirror image should be "

" ⇒ Option 2 is eliminated.

• The word "mwrtfnhkl" the fifth letter is "f". So, the mirror image should be "

" ⇒ Option 3 is eliminated..

• The word "mwrtfnhkl" the first letter is "m". So, the mirror image should be "

" ⇒ Option 4 is eliminated.

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

Logic : Type or category of the term : Term

So,

• Cone is a type of shape.

Similarly,

• Car is a type of vehicle.

Hence, "Vehicle" is the correct answer.

Additional Information

1. Steering → Part of the car.
2. Tire → Part of the car.
3. Vehicle → Types of vehicles are cars, trucks etc.
4. Road → Car is used on a road.

Given : Six people A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre.

Explanation : 

1) E is sitting second to the right of B.

2) F is the immediate neighbour of B and A.

3) D is sitting second to the left of F.

After positioning D only one position is left which will be occupied by the only person left i.e. C.

Thus, according to the final arrangement E is sitting to the immediate right of C.

Hence, "E" is the correct answer.

Logic :

• Consonants → (1) is added to the position values according to English alphabetic series
• Vowels → No change

So,

• ‘PEOPLE’ is written as ‘QEOQME’

And,

• ‘MONKEY’ is written as ‘NOOLEZ’

​Similarly,

• ‘SILVER’ will be written as :

​Hence, "TIMWES" is the correct answer.

Logic : (2) is subtracted the position values according to English alphabetic series.

So,

​Hence, "TFDC" is the correct answer.

The correct answer is Banabhatta.

Key Points

• Banabhatta was the court poet of king Harshavardhana.
• Banabhatta wrote Harshvardhan's biography Harshacharita in Sanskrit.
• He describes his association with Thanesar in his biography.

About Banabhatta:

• A great poet of India, Banabhatta was born around the 7th century in a village in India.
• He was born in Pritikuta village, which was situated on the banks of Hiranyavahu.
• He was born to Chitrabhanu and Rajadevi and he was a family of Vatsyayana gotra.
• This poetic genius wrote one of the most famous and earliest novels, known as Kadambari.
• It is a biographical work of Harsha and Kadambari.

Additional Information

• Rajashekhara was a Sanskrit poet and playwright who lived in the 9th century CE.
• He is known for his works such as Karpuramanjari and Bala Ramayana, but he was not a court poet of Harshavardhana.
• Kalidas was a renowned poet and dramatist who lived in ancient India, probably in the 4th or 5th century CE.
• He is known for his works such as Abhijnanasakuntalam, Meghadutam, and Raghuvamsa, but he was not a court poet of Harshavardhana.
• Aryabhatta was a mathematician and astronomer who lived in ancient India, probably in the 5th or 6th century CE.
• He is known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and astrology, but he was not a court poet of Harshavardhana.

1. Microfinance loans are typically given to individuals or small businesses who do not have access to traditional banking services.
   
2. These loans are typically small in size, ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.
   
3. The need for a microfinance loan may not always be present, as some individuals or businesses may already have access to other forms of financing.
   
4. However, in many cases, microfinance loans are necessary to help individuals or businesses get started or to expand their operations.
   
5. Microfinance loans may also be used to help individuals or businesses recover from financial setbacks or emergencies.
   

 

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Option 2: Microfinance loans may be necessary in certain situations, such as when traditional banking services are not available or when the borrower has a poor credit history.

Option 3: While microfinance loans are often necessary, it is not always the case that an individual or business will require this type of financing.

Option 4: This option suggests that microfinance loans are necessary in the majority of cases, which is not necessarily true.

Option 5: There is no fifth option provided in the question.

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The correct answer is option 1, which states that the need for a microfinance loan may not always be present. While microfinance loans can be a valuable tool for individuals and businesses who lack access to traditional banking services, they are not always necessary. It is important to assess each borrower's unique situation and determine whether a microfinance loan is the best option for their needs.

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• The correct option is option 2, i.e., the northeast trade winds are produced by the subtropical high-pressure system of the Northern Hemisphere.
  
• The northeast trade winds are the prevailing winds that blow from the subtropical high-pressure system of the Northern Hemisphere towards the equator. These winds are responsible for the dry climate of the Sahara Desert and the Caribbean region.
  
• Option 1, i.e., the southward flowing currents in the Northern Hemisphere, does not produce the northeast trade winds.
  
• Option 3, i.e., the northeast trade winds are not produced by the low-pressure system of the Northern Hemisphere. Instead, they are produced by the high-pressure system.
  
• Option 4, i.e., the southward flowing currents in the Southern Hemisphere, does not produce the northeast trade winds.
  

 

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• The northeast trade winds are one of the major wind systems of the Earth, along with the westerlies and the easterlies.
  
• The northeast trade winds are also known as the trades or the trades winds.
  
• The northeast trade winds are named so because they were used by the sailors for trading in the past.
  
• The northeast trade winds were first discovered by the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama during his voyage to India in the late 15th century.

The correct answer is Babita Singh.

Key Points

• Serial entrepreneur Babita Singh has been conferred as a Global Peace Ambassador for promoting Peace through Education, Sports, Art, Culture and Diplomacy.
• She was honoured at the India International Conclave 2022 held in collaboration with Asia Africa Consortium (AAC), in April 2022.
• The AAC-Global Peace Ambassador 2022 honour is the highest honour bestowed on a global citizen.

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Additional Information

• Recent Awards and Honours:
• Tarini Goyal bagged the Woman International Master (WIM) norm in Budapest, Hungary, in April 2022.
• Eminent Assamese poet Nilamani Phookan has conferred the 56th Jnanpith Award on 11 April 2022, the ceremony of which was held for the first time in Assam.
• Mumbai-based journalist Aarefa Johari has won the Chameli Devi Jain Award for an Outstanding Woman Media Person 2021.

The correct answer is 10.

Key Points

• In freestyle wrestling, if one wrestler has a 10-point advantage over their opponent, the bout is declared over and the wrestler with the advantage wins by technical superiority.
• This rule is in place to prevent a wrestler from being excessively beaten or injured in a match.

Wrestling: 

• Wrestling is a hand-to-hand combat system.
• It is a set of combat sports involving grappling-type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins, and other grappling holds.
• Wrestling techniques have been incorporated into martial arts, combat sports, and military systems.

​Wrestling duration:

• A typical freestyle wrestling bout, much like Greco-Roman, is divided into two periods of three minutes each with a 30-second break in between.
• For official Under-15, cadets, and veteran competitions, the periods are curtailed to two minutes each.
• Two competing wrestlers face each other on a mat, nine-meter in diameter, with the primary objective of pinning the opponent’s shoulders to the mat for a short duration of time, which hands the wrestler an instant victory by ‘fall’.
• Thus, two periods of three minutes is correct with reference to a wrestling match.

Additional Information:

Wrestling in the Olympics:

• The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was formed, and the first Games were planned for 1896 in Athens, the capital of Greece.
• In Athens, 280 participants from 13 nations competed in 43 events, covering track-and-field, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, wrestling, weightlifting, fencing, shooting, and tennis.
• Since the Olympic Games began in Athens in 1896, wrestling (in the form of Greco-Roman wrestling) became a focus of the Games, with the exception of the 1900 Summer Olympics when wrestling did not appear on the program.
• Freestyle wrestling and weight classes both made their first appearance in 1904.

The correct answer is M.S. Swaminathan.

Key Points

• In the year 1965, the government of India launched the Green Revolution with the help of a geneticist, now known as the father of the Indian Green revolution  M.S. Swaminathan.
• The Green Revolution is referred to as a period when Indian agriculture was converted to an industrial system due to the adoption of modern methods and technologies.
• It included the use of products like High-Yielding variety seeds, tractors, irrigation facilities, pesticides, and fertilizers which were not used or used very limitedly.
• Indian agriculture made a transition from old manual methods to new, innovative, and technological methods.
• The movement of the green revolution was a great success that changed the country's status from a food-deficient economy to one of the world's leading agricultural nations.
• This revolution led to an increase in food grain production, in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

Additional Information

• The Indian Green Revolution was part of the global Green Revolution started by Norman Borlaug.
• Norman Borlaug is known as the  Father of the Green Revolution in the world.
• Norman Borlaug was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970 for his contribution to saving over 1 billion people worldwide from dying of starvation.

          Some Agricultural Revolution:

Milkha Singh was called the ‘Flying Sikh’.

Key Points

• He is a former Indian track and field sprinter who had been introduced to the sport while serving in the Indian Army.
• He was the only Indian athlete to win an individual athletics gold medal at a Commonwealth Games until Krishna Poonia at the 2010 Commonwealth Games won the gold medal for the discus.
• In recognition of his sporting achievements, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor.
• He represented India at the Melbourne Summer Olympics of 1956, at the Rome Summer Olympics of 1960 and at the Tokyo Summer Olympics of 1964.
• He was a former Indian track and field sprinter.
• He won Gold Medal in 1958 and 1962 Asian Games.
• He finished at 4th place in the 1960 Rome Olympic.
• He was awarded Padma Shree for his contribution to the sport.

Additional Information

• The "Flying Sikh" nickname he acquired from General Ayub Khan of Pakistan after defeating Abdul Khaliq in Pakistan in 1960.
• Milkha Singh is the first person from India to win a Gold medal in Individual athletics at the Commonwealth Games.
• He also won two gold medals in the Asian Games in 1958 and 1962.
• He has represented India in the three Summer Olympics such as the one in 1956 at Melbourne respectively in 1960 at Rome and in 1964 at Tokyo.
• The Indian government has honoured him by awarding the fourth-highest civilian award Padma Shri for his achievements in sports.
• Milkha won over Abdul Khaliq, the Pakistani Athlete in 1960 during the 200m event at an International Athletic competition in Lahore.
• The then General Ayub Khan, commented post-race stating him as "Flying Sikh".

The correct answer is Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Key Points

• Skill India is an initiative launched by the government in 2015 to train over 40 crore Indians in different industry-related jobs.
• The vision is to create an empowered workforce by 2022 with the help of various schemes and training courses.
• The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is deemed as Skill India's flagship skill development scheme. Its objective is to enable youth to take up training to secure a better livelihood.
• Assessment and training fees under this scheme are covered by the Government, and individuals with prior experience can get certified.

Additional Information

• Various courses are broadly divided into 5 main categories for Skill India courses, which include:
• Management and development programs: Financial statement analysis, modern office practice, marketing for managers, etc.
• Training of trainer: Accreditation program for EM trainers, technology infusion, etc.
• Entrepreneurship development programs: Women EDP, women empowerment, CRR scheme, etc.
• Skill development programs: Dairy-based ESDP, carpentry, electroplating, fashion designing, etc.
• Other skills: Promotion of micro-enterprises, cluster development, lending strategies for MSMEs, etc.

Important Points

• The schemes for skill development in India are as follows:
• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.
• Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP).
• UDAAN.
• Standard Training Assessment and Reward Scheme (STAR).
• Polytechnic Schemes.
• Vocationalisation of Education.

The correct answer is 11.8.

Key Points

• The industrial sector contributed approximately 11.8% to India's GDP in 1950-51.
• This was a significant increase from the pre-independence period where the contribution was only around 6%.
• The industrial sector played a crucial role in the economic development of India post-independence.
• The growth of industries led to the creation of employment opportunities, which further boosted the economy.
• The industrial policy that India developed was closely tied to trade law.
• Trade was characterized in the first seven plans by what is referred to as an internal trading strategy.
• This tactic is known as import substitution technically.
• This approach attempted to supplement indigenous production with imports.
• The government shielded indigenous industries from foreign competition under this policy.
• Two methods were used to prevent imports: tariffs, and quotas.
• Tariffs are a charge on imported goods; they raise the cost of imports and reduce demand for them.
• The amount of merchandise that may be imported is determined by quotas.

Additional Information 

• The Economic Survey document is prepared by the Economics Division of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) under the guidance of the Chief Economic Advisor.
• It is usually presented a day before the Union Budget is presented in Parliament.
• The first Economic Survey in India was presented in the year 1950- 51.
• Up to 1964, it was presented along with the Union Budget. From 1964 onwards, it has been delinked from the Budget.

The correct answer is the Bhakti Movement.

Key Points

• Sattriya Dance is a classical dance form of Assam that originated in the 15th century.
• It is inspired by the Bhakti Movement, which emphasizes devotion and love for God as the path to salvation.
• The dance form was developed by the Vaishnavite saint and reformer Srimanta Sankardeva, who used it as a means to spread the message of Bhakti among the masses.
• Sattriya Dance was traditionally performed as part of the religious rituals in the Sattras (monasteries) of Assam, but it has now gained recognition as a standalone art form.
• The other options are not related to the Sattriya Dance.
• The Shakti Movement refers to the worship of the divine feminine, Tantrism is a set of esoteric practices in Hinduism and Buddhism, and the Sufi Movement is a mystical tradition in Islam.

Additional Information 

• About Assam: (as of May 2021)
• Chief Minister - Sri Himanta Biswa Sarma
• Governor - Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya
• The number of districts - 33.
• Lok Sabha seats - 14.
• Rajya Sabha seats - 7

The correct answer is 14.    

Key Points

• The atomic mass of nitrogen is 14 µ.
• Atom: 
• An atom is the smallest invisible unit of matter that constitutes a chemical element.
• Every plasma, solid, gas & liquid, is composed of ionized or neutral atoms.
• Around 100 picometers across, atoms are extremely small.
• Atomic Mass: 
• The Atomic Theory of Dalton suggested that each element has a unique atomic mass.
• The law of constant proportions could be explained easily by the implementation of Dalton's theory.
• As the size of an atom is relatively small, it is quite difficult to determine the mass of an atom.
• That's why scientists started evaluating the mass of an atom by differentiating it from the mass of a standard atom.
• The atomic mass is 12u (12 atomic mass units).
• Thus it states that 1 atomic mass unit = Mass of 1/12 the mass of a carbon-12 atom.
• The following table shows the list of elements with the respective atomic masses. 

The correct answer is Dadabhai Naoroji.

Key Points

• The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866, in collaboration with Indians and retired British officials in London.
• It superseded the London Indian Society and was a platform for discussing matters and ideas about India, and to provide representation for Indians to the Government.
• The Bombay Presidency Association was started by Badruddin Tyabji, Pherozshah Mehta and K.T. Telang in 1885.
• The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was founded in 1867 by Mahadeo Govind Ranade and others, with the object of serving as a bridge between the government and the people.
• Hence option 4 is correct.

Additional Information

• Other important Pre-Congress Associations:
• Madras Mahajan Sabha:
• The Madras Mahajan Sabha was founded in 1884 by M. Viraraghavachari, B. Subramaniya Aiyer, and P. Anandacharlu.
• The Indian League was started in 1875 by Sisir Kumar Ghosh with the object of “stimulating the sense of nationalism amongst the people” and of encouraging political education.
• The Indian Association of Calcutta (also known as the Indian National Association) superseded the Indian League and was founded in 1876 by younger nationalists of Bengal led by Surendranath Banerjea and Ananda Mohan Bose.
• In 1851, both the Landholders’ Society and the Bengal British India Society merged into the British Indian Association.
• Raja Ram Mohan Roy was also a pioneer of Indian journalism and founded the newspaper 'Sambad Kaumudi'.
• Satyendra Nath Tagore was the first Indian to be appointed as a judge of the Calcutta High Court.
• Sayyid Ahmad Khan was also a supporter of Hindu-Muslim unity and worked towards bridging the gap between the two communities.

The correct answer is Bharatnatyam.

• Rukmini Devi Arundale is associated with Bharatnatyam.

Key Points

• Rukmini Devi Arundale was an Indian classical dancer who led the renaissance of the ‘Bharatnatyam’ dance form and founded the Kalakshetra Foundation in Madras (now Chennai).
• She was also a theosophist who was greatly inspired by Annie Besant.
• She founded the Kalakshetra Foundation in Madras (now Chennai).

Additional Information

• 8 Classical Dances of India and States:

The correct answer is Article1.

Key Points

• According to Article 1, the territory of India can be classified into three categories:
• Territories of the states
• Union territories
• Territories that may be acquired by the Government of India at any time.
• Article 1 of the Indian constitution:
• India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.
• The names of states and union territories and their territorial extent are mentioned in the first schedule of the Constitution.
• The first Schedule contains:
• Names of the States and their territorial jurisdiction.
• Names of the Union Territories and their extent.
• Notably, the ‘Territory of India’ is a wider expression than the ‘Union of India’ because the latter includes only states while the former includes not only the states but also union territories and territories that may be acquired by the Government of India at any future time.

Additional Information 

• Article 2 of the Indian Constitution deals with the admission or establishment of new states in the Union of India.
• It provides for the power of the Parliament to admit new states, or to establish new states by separating territory from any existing state or by merging two or more states or parts of states.
• Article 10 of the Constitution deals with the power of the Parliament to make laws with respect to the reorganization of states.
• It provides that Parliament may by law admit new states into the Union, or establish new states by separating territory from any existing state or by merging two or more states or parts of states.
• Article 11 of the Constitution provides for the power of the President to make certain modifications to the boundaries of states, subject to certain conditions and procedures.
• It states that the President may by order, after consultation with the Governor of the state concerned, make certain changes to the boundaries of any state or alter the name, area or boundaries of any Union territory.

The correct answer is  Jain.

Key Points

• Mahamastakabhishek is a major festival of Jains that is celebrated once in every twelve years.
• This festival is celebrated to mark the consecration of the statue of Lord Bahubali, who was the son of the first Tirthankara, Rishabhdev.
• The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion by Jains all over the world.
• Sikh: Sikhism does not celebrate Mahamastakabhishek as it is a festival of Jainism.
• Buddhist: Buddhism also does not celebrate this festival as it is specific to Jainism.
• Hindu: Although Hindus have many festivals, Mahamastakabhishek is not a Hindu festival but a Jain one.

The correct answer is eating.

Key Points

• Farm processes refer to the different stages involved in cultivating crops or raising livestock.
• These processes are crucial in ensuring a successful harvest and healthy animals.

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Additional Information 

• Ploughing and sowing are both essential steps in preparing the soil and planting crops.
• Spraying refers to the application of pesticides or fertilizers to protect crops from pests and diseases or to enhance their growth.
• Eating is not a farm process but rather the consumption of the end product of farming.

The correct answer is Bihar

Key Points

• According to the 2011 Census, Bihar has the lowest rate of literacy (61.8%) among all the states.
• Bihar has the lowest male and female literacy rates (71.2% and 51.5%, respectively), while Kerala has the highest rates (96.1% and 92.1%, respectively).
• Reason for low literacy rate in Bihar is:
• ​Due to Bihar's poor educational infrastructure, there is a wide gap between supply and demand.

 

The correct answer is  Narayan Rane.

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Key Points

• Khadi India is a government organization that promotes khadi, a handspun and handwoven fabric that played a significant role in India's freedom struggle.
• India International Trade Fair (IITF) is an annual event organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) in New Delhi.
• Narayan Rane is the current Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in the Government of India.
• Nirmala Sitharaman is the current Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs in the Government of India.
• Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is the current Minister of External Affairs in the Government of India.- Kiran Rijiju is the current Minister of Law and Justice in the Government of India.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. one-tenth.

Key Points

Article 100 gives the following powers Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies and quorum:

• ​All questions at any sitting of either House or joint sitting of the Houses shall be determined by a majority of votes of the members present and voting, other than the Speaker or person acting as Chairman or Speaker The Chairman or Speaker
• Either House of Parliament shall have the power to act notwithstanding any vacancy in the membership and any proceedings in Parliament shall be valid notwithstanding that it is discovered subsequently that some person who was not entitled so to do sat or voted or otherwise took part in the proceedings.
• The quorum to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the House.
• If at any time during a meeting of a House, there is no quorum, it shall be the duty of the chairman or Speaker, or person acting as such, either to adjourn the House or to suspend the meeting until there is a quoru
• The Constitution of India specifies the quorum required for both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, which are the two Houses of Parliament.
• The quorum is calculated based on the total number of Members of the House, which includes both elected and nominated members.
• In addition to specifying the quorum, the Constitution also outlines the consequences of insufficient quorum, which include adjournment of the House or suspension of the sitting until the quorum is met.
• The quorum requirement can vary for different types of proceedings in the House, such as voting, debates, or introduction of bills.
• The Constitution also allows the House to temporarily suspend the quorum requirement if it is impractical to meet the minimum number of members due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters or emergencies.

The correct answer is fever.

Key Points

• Fever is a common symptom of bacterial infection as the body's immune system responds to the presence of bacteria by raising the internal temperature.
• Other symptoms of bacterial infection may include fatigue, muscle aches, and chills.
• Bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, but it is important to identify the specific bacteria causing the infection to ensure the right medication is prescribed.
• If left untreated, bacterial infections can lead to more serious complications such as sepsis or organ failure.
• Bacteria that can cause disease are known as pathogenic bacteria.
• Pathogens can spread through the air, skin contact, bodily fluids, etc.

Additional Information

• Cardiac arrest, fracture, and heart attack are not symptoms of bacterial infection. Cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of heart function, while a fracture is a break in a bone and a heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked, typically due to a buildup of plaque in the arteries.
• However, bacterial infections can sometimes lead to complications that affect the heart or other organs.
• For example, untreated streptococcal infections can cause rheumatic fever, which can damage the heart valves.
• It is important to seek medical attention if you suspect you have a bacterial infection, as prompt treatment can prevent serious complications.

Given:

Side of cube (a) = 0.75 cm

Concept:

Total Surface Area of a cube = 6a²

Solution:

⇒ Total Surface Area = 6 × (0.75 cm)²

⇒ Total Surface Area = 6 × 0.5625 cm2

⇒ Total Surface Area = 3.375 cm2

Therefore, the total surface area of the cube is 3.375 cm².

Shortcut Trick

Effective CI rate = (Total CI ÷ Principal) × 100

⇒ Effective CI rate = (5643 ÷ 30000) × 100 = 18.81%

Effective CI rate for 2 years at 9% = 9 + 9 + (9 × 9) ÷ 100 = 18.81%

Since the calculated effective rate perfectly matches the 2-year rate, the time period is 2 years.

∴ The correct answer is 2 years.

Alternate Method

Given:

Principal (P) = ₹30,000

Rate (R) = 9% per annum

Compound Interest (CI) = ₹5,643

Formula Used:

Amount (A) = P(1 + R/100)ⁿ

Where A = Principal + Compound Interest

Calculations:

+9% CI = ₹2700

+9% CI = ₹2943

₹30,000 ₹32,700 ₹35,643 Start (Year 0) End Year 1 End Year 2 Total Compound Interest = ₹2700 + ₹2943 = ₹5643

⇒ Amount (A) = 30000 + 5643 = 35643

⇒ 35643 = 30000(1 + 9/100)ⁿ

⇒ 35643 ÷ 30000 = (109/100)ⁿ

⇒ 11881 ÷ 10000 = (109/100)ⁿ

⇒ (109/100)² = (109/100)ⁿ

⇒ Comparing the powers on both sides, we get n = 2.

∴ The correct answer is 2 years.

Additional Information

Effective Rate of Compound Interest

For 2 years at R%, the effective compound interest rate can be calculated using the successive percentage formula: R + R + (R × R)/100.

Simple Interest vs Compound Interest

For the first year, simple interest and compound interest are equal. The difference arises from the second year onwards because interest is calculated on the previous year's accumulated interest.

Difference between CI and SI for 2 years

The difference between compound and simple interest on a given sum for exactly 2 years is calculated using the formula: Difference = P(R/100)².

Given:

Sale Price = Rs. 9504,

Discounts = 10% and 12%

Concept:

Marked Price = Sale Price/(1 - Discount1)/(1 - Discount2)

Solution:

⇒ Marked Price = 9504/(1 - 0.10)/(1 - 0.12)

⇒ Marked Price = Rs. 12,000

Therefore, the marked price is Rs. 12,000

Given:

Difference (D) = Rs. 200,

Rate (r) = 40%

Concept:

D = P(r/200)²

Solution:

⇒ 200 = P(40/200)²

⇒ Solving this equation yields P = Rs. 5000

Therefore, the sum is Rs. 5000

Given:

Cost Price of 20 apples = Rs. 300

So 

Cost price of 15 apples = Rs. 300 × 15/20 = रु. 225

Selling Price of 15 apples = Rs. 300,

Desired Profit = Rs. 300

Concept:

Profit = Selling Price - Cost Price

Solution:

⇒ Profit per apple = (Selling Price of 15 apples - Cost Price of 15 apples)/15

⇒ Profit per apple = (300 - 225)/15 = Rs. 5

⇒ Number of apples = Desired Profit/Profit per apple

⇒ Number of apples = 300/5 = 60

Hence, he should buy and sell 60 apples.

Given:

Current Value = Rs. 72000,

Depreciation = 20%

Concept:

Original Price = Current Value/(1 - Depreciation)

Solution:

⇒ Original Price = 72000/(1 - 0.20)

⇒ Original Price = Rs. 90000

Therefore, the original price was Rs. 90000.

Shortcut Trick

Assume an average of 30 and calculate the net deviation from it.

Deviations: (12−30), (9−30), (52−30), (34−30), (30−30), (22−30), (0−30), (56−30), (16−30), (27−30), (72−30)

Net Deviation = −18 − 21 + 22 + 4 + 0 − 8 − 30 + 26 − 14 − 3 + 42 = 0

New Average = Assumed Average + (Net Deviation ÷ Number of items) = 30 + (0 ÷ 11) = 30

∴ The correct answer is 30.

Alternate Method

Given:

Scores of eleven players: 12, 9, 52, 34, 30, 22, 0, 56, 16, 27, 72

Formula Used:

Average score = (Sum of all scores) ÷ (Total number of players)

Calculations:

⇒ Sum of scores = 12 + 9 + 52 + 34 + 30 + 22 + 0 + 56 + 16 + 27 + 72

⇒ Sum of scores = 330

⇒ Total players = 11

⇒ Average score = 330 ÷ 11

⇒ Average score = 30

∴ The correct answer is 30.

Additional Information

Arithmetic Mean

It is the most common measure of central tendency, calculated as Σx ÷ n.

Effect of Operations on Average

If a constant k is added to each observation, the new average becomes (Original Average + k).

Sum of Observations

Total Sum = Average × Number of Observations. This is useful for finding missing values in a dataset.

Given:

Height (h) = 56 cm,

Base radius (r) = 28 cm

Concept:

Volume of a cylinder = πr²h

Solution:

⇒ Volume = π × (28 cm)² × 56 cm

⇒ Volume = 22/7 × 784 cm² × 56 cm

⇒ Volume = 137984 cm³

Therefore, the volume of the cylinder is 137984 cm³.

Given:

Speed of Mohan = 8 km/h,

Speed of Sohan = 9 km/h,

Time = 4.5 h

Concept:

Relative speed = Speed of Sohan - Speed of Mohan

Solution:

⇒ Distance = Relative speed × Time

⇒ Distance = (9 km/h - 8 km/h) × 4.5 h

⇒ Distance = 4.5 km

Hence, the distance between Mohan and Sohan after 4.5 h is 4.5 km.

Given data:

7, 4, 7

Concept:

If a/b = c/d, then d is the fourth proportional to a, b, c

Solution:

⇒ 7/4 = 7/d

⇒ Solving this equation yields d = 4

Therefore, the fourth proportional to 7, 4, and 7 is 4.

Given:

Initial cost = Rs. 25,000,

Increase = 20%,

Decrease = 20%

Concept:

Final cost = Initial cost × (1 + Increase) × (1 - Decrease)

Solution:

⇒ Final cost = 25000 × (1 + 0.20) × (1 - 0.20)

⇒ Final cost = Rs. 24,000

Therefore, the present cost of the washing machine is Rs. 24,000.

Given data:

Kapil's time = 18 days,

Mohan's time = 36 days,

Raju's time = 54 days,

Mohan left 8 days early,

Raju left 6 days early

Formula used:

Work = Time × Efficiency

Calculation:

Efficiency of Kapil's = 1/18

Efficiency of Mohan's = 1/36

Efficiency of Raju's = 1/54

Suppose work is completed in d days.

Work done by Kapil's = d/18

Work done by Mohan's = (d - 8)/36

Work done by Raju's = (d - 6)/54

Total work done by Kapil's, Mohan's and Raju's = d/18 + (d - 8)/36 + (d - 6)/54 

(6d + 3d - 24 + 2d - 12)/108 = 1

⇒ 11d = 108 + 36 = 144

⇒ d = 144/11 days or approx 13 days

∴ Required number of days = 13 days

Given data:

Cost of rice 1 = Rs. 120/kg,

Cost of rice 2 = Rs. 155/kg,

Mixture cost = Rs. 135/kg

Concept:

The mixture ratio = (Cost of rice 2 - Mixture cost) ∶ (Mixture cost - Cost of rice 1)

Solution:

⇒ Mixture ratio = (155 - 135) ∶ (135 - 120)

⇒ Mixture ratio = 4 ∶ 3

Therefore, the rice is mixed in the ratio 4 ∶ 3.

Given:

Price increase = 20%

Concept:

Discount = (Price increase/(1 + Price increase)) × 100

Solution:

⇒ Discount = (0.20/1.20) × 100

⇒ Discount = 50/3 percent

Hence, the discount should be 50/3 percent.

Given:

One number = 4218,

HCF = 6,

LCM = 253080

Concept:

Product of two numbers = Product of their HCF and LCM

Solution:

⇒ Second number = (HCF × LCM)/First number

⇒ Second number = (6 × 253080)/4218

⇒ Second number = 360

Therefore, the second number is 360.

Given:

Length of track = 1920 m,

Speed of Ramesh = 40 m/sec,

Speed of Naresh = 64 m/sec

Concept:

Time to meet = Length of track/Relative speed

Solution:

⇒ Time to meet = 1920 m/(64 m/sec - 40 m/sec)

⇒ Time to meet = 80 sec

Therefore, they will meet for the first time 80 seconds after they start.

Given data:

Numbers are 432, 648, and 576

Concept:

HCF is the highest number that divides all given numbers; LCM is the smallest multiple of all numbers

Solution:

⇒ The HCF of 432, 648, and 576 is 72

⇒ The LCM of 432, 648, and 576 is 5184

Hence, the HCF and LCM of 432, 648, and 576 are 72 and 5184 respectively.

Given:

Selling price = Rs. 26,000,

Gain = 4%,

New selling price = Rs. 19,000

Concept:

Cost price = Selling price/(1 + Gain),

Loss = (Cost price - New selling price)/Cost price

Solution:

⇒ Cost price = 26000/(1 + 0.04) = Rs. 25000

⇒ Loss = (25000 - 19000)/25000

⇒ Loss = 0.24 or 24%

Therefore, his loss will be 24%.

Shortcut Trick

If two people together complete a work in x days and one completes it in y days, the other takes (x × y) / (y − x) days.

Required time for Garima = (10 × 8) / (10 − 8)

⇒ 80 / 2 = 40 days.

∴ The correct answer is 40 days.

Alternate Method

Given:

Time taken by Samreen and Garima together = 8 days

Time taken by Samreen alone = 10 days

Formula Used:

Total Work = LCM of individual days

Efficiency = Total Work ÷ Time taken

Calculations:

⇒ Efficiency of Garima = Efficiency of (Samreen + Garima) − Efficiency of Samreen

⇒ Efficiency of Garima = 5 − 4 = 1 unit/day

⇒ Time taken by Garima alone = Total Work ÷ Efficiency of Garima

⇒ Time taken by Garima alone = 40 ÷ 1 = 40 days

∴ The correct answer is 40 days.

Additional Information

Work and Efficiency Relation

Efficiency is inversely proportional to the time taken to complete the work. If the ratio of time taken is a:b, then the ratio of efficiency is b:a.

Total Work Concept

Total work is usually assumed as the LCM (Least Common Multiple) of the number of days taken by individuals to simplify calculations.

Work and Wages

Wages are distributed among workers in the ratio of their efficiencies or the ratio of the amount of work they have actually performed.

Given:

Fractions are 3/5, 7/10, 11/15, 13/20

Concept:

The fraction with the largest decimal equivalent is the largest fraction

Solution:

⇒ 3/5 = 0.6,

⇒ 7/10 = 0.7,

⇒ 11/15 ≈ 0.73,

⇒ 13/20 = 0.65

⇒ The largest fraction is 11/15

Therefore, the largest fraction among the given fractions is 11/15.

The correct answer is "To face the unpleasant consequences of one's actions."

Key Points

• Among the given options, option 4 correctly explains the given idiom.
• "Face the music" means to accept responsibility for one's actions and deal with the negative consequences.
• अपने कार्यों की जिम्मेदारी स्वीकार करना और नकारात्मक परिणामों से निपटना.
• The idiom originated from the tradition of military drummers being punished by being made to play their instruments while being publicly shamed.
• Example: After getting caught cheating on the exam, John had to face the music and accept the failing grade.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is "Tendancy."

Key Points

• In the given question, among the given options, the word in option 2 is incorrectly spelt.
• The correct spelling of the word is "tendency."
• "Tendency" means a likelihood or inclination towards something.(प्रवृत्ति)
• ​Example: She has a tendency of getting involved in fights.
• The incorrect spelling "tendancy" includes an extra letter "a" that does not belong.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• Option 1, "Sentence," is spelled correctly and refers to a grammatically complete statement.(वाक्य)
• Option 3, "Artificial," is spelled correctly and means not natural, but man-made or synthetic.(कृत्रिम)
• Option 4, "Matrimony," is spelled correctly and means marriage or the state of being married.(विवाह)

The correct answer is "Strange."

Key Points

• Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
• "Queer" means strange or unusual.(विचित्र)
• It can also mean homosexual or odd in behavior.
• Synonyms of queer include peculiar, eccentric, and bizarre.
• Example: The old house had a queer smell that made me feel uneasy.
• Thus, it can be concluded that the word "strange" is the synonym of the word "queer."

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• Expedite means to make something happen faster.(शीघ्र)
• Ordinary means normal or average.(साधारण)
• Valid means legally or logically acceptable.(वैध)

The correct answer is 'misplaced their luggage.'

Key Points

• The original sentence is in past tense, so the correct verb form is 'misplaced'.
• 'Luggages' is not a correct word, the correct plural form of 'luggage' is also 'luggage'.
• The subject 'passengers' is plural, so the pronoun should also be plural ('their').
• The sentence is grammatically correct with the substitution of 'misplaced their luggage'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

The correct answer is "Excess".

Key Points

• The meaning of HOMOPHONE is one of two or more words pronounced alike but different in meaning or derivation or spelling.
• Example: To, too and two.
• In the given question, the correct word to use in the blank is "excess."
• Since, the blank implies that anything in more than required quantity is bad.
• "Excess" means an amount or quantity that is more than necessary or desirable.(अधिकता)
• ​Example: Excess love is not always good for the children.
• It is a homophone of "access", "axes", and "axis".

​Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• "Access" means the ability or right to enter or use something.(पहुँच)
• "Axes" is the plural form of "axis", which refers to a straight line around which an object rotates.(कुल्हाड़ियों)
• "Axis" can also refer to a central point or line around which something is organized or revolves.(एक्सिस)

The correct answer is "is likely to be."

Key Points

• The sentence is in the present tense, so the correct answer must also be in the present tense.
• Thus, option 1 will be eliminated.
• Also, the subject of the sentence is singular.
• Thus, we can eliminate options 2 and 3.
• "Is likely to be" is the most appropriate option because it expresses the idea that unoccupied land is probably more valuable, without making a definitive statement.
• Thus, the correct sentence will be:
• Land with unoccupied possession is likely to be more valuable.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• Option 1, "was similarly to be," is in the past tense and does not accurately convey the meaning of the original sentence.
• Option 2, "are likely to be," is in the plural form and does not agree with the singular subject "land."
• Option 3, "have likely to be," is grammatically incorrect because "have" cannot be used with "likely to be."

The correct answer is "Arun knew the concepts of geometry."

Key Points

• We are required to select a sentence in simple past tense.
• The simple past is a verb tense that is used to talk about things that happened or existed before now.
• Simple past tense is formed using the formula:
• Subject + past form of the verb(verb 2) + rest of the sentence.
• The verb "knew" is the simple past tense form of "know."
• "Arun" is the subject of the sentence, and "the concepts of geometry" is the direct object.
• Therefore, the sentence in simple past tense is "Arun knew the concepts of geometry."

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• Option 2, "Arun had been knowing the concepts of geometry," is in the past perfect continuous tense, which refers to an action that started in the past and continued up until another point in the past. However, this tense is not appropriate for this sentence.
• Option 3, "Arun had known the concepts of geometry," is in the past perfect tense, which refers to an action that was completed before another action in the past. This tense is grammatically correct, but the simple past tense is more appropriate in this case.
• Option 4, "Arun was knowing the concepts of geometry," is in the past continuous tense, which refers to an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past. However, this tense is not appropriate for this sentence.

The correct answer is "to a doctor".

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the error is in the use of the preposition "with."
• The correct preposition to use with "married" is "to".
• "With" is not the correct preposition to use in this sentence.

Additional Info

rmation:

• Option 1, "a doctor", does not change the preposition and therefore does not make sense in the sentence.
  
• Option 2, "for a doctor", changes the meaning of the sentence and does not make sense in this context.
  
• Option 4, "No substitution", is incorrect as the underlined segment needs to be replaced.
  
• Option 5 is not given in the question.
  

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rmation section.

The correct answer is "gentleman".

Key Points

• An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word.
• Now, let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
• "Boor" means a rude, uncultured person.(बेअदब अदमी)
• Example: I can't invite a boor like him to dinner!
• "Gentleman" means a polite, well-mannered man, which is the opposite of a boor.(सज्जन) 
• Example: He acted like a gentleman during that fight.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

• Option 1, "creep", means a person who is unpleasant or creepy, but it doesn't necessarily imply rudeness or bullying behavior.(अप्रिय)
• Option 2, "blighter", is a British slang term that can mean a contemptible person. (हानि करनेवाला)
• Option 4, "scum", is a strong insult that implies extreme contempt, but it's not an antonym of "boor" because it doesn't have the connotation of rudeness.(मैल)

The correct answer is "Capable."

Key Points

• Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
• Competent means having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.(सक्षम)
• ​Example: She is a competent manager and can handle any situation efficiently.
• ​Capable is a synonym of competent, meaning having the ability, power, or quality to do something.(काबिल)
• ​Example: A capable doctor like her are very rare nowadays.
• ​​Thus, it is clear that the word "capable" is the synonym of the word "competent."

​Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• Option 2 (Overqualified) means having more qualifications, skills, or experience than is required for a particular job.(अतियोग्य)
• Option 3 (Unfit) means not having the necessary qualities or abilities for a particular task or job.(अयोग्य)
• Option 4 (Unskilled) means lacking the necessary skills or training for a particular job or activity.(अकुशल)

The correct answer is "Achieving something trouble free."

Key Points

• The idiom "royal road" means achieving something without any difficulty or trouble.
• बिना किसी कठिनाई या परेशानी के कुछ हासिल करना.
• It comes from the ancient Persian practice of building a special road for the exclusive use of the king and his entourage, which was well-maintained and free from any obstacles.
• Example: "She found the royal road to success by inheriting her father's business and expanding it further."
• Thus, it is clear that option 4 correctly explains the given idiom.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is "Simplify."

Key Points

• Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
• "Perplex" means to confuse or puzzle someone.(उलझाना)
• Antonym of perplex is simplify, which means to make something easier to understand or do.(सरल करना)
• Example: The instructions were so complex that they perplexed the students, but the teacher simplified them and made it easier to understand.
• ​Thus, it can be concluded that the word "simplify" is the antonym of the word "perplex."

​Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

• Option 1: Comprehensive means complete or including everything, which is not an antonym of perplex.(विस्तृत)
• Option 2: Complex means difficult or complicated, which is similar to the meaning of perplex.(जटिल)
• Option 4: Classify means to arrange or categorize something, which is not an antonym of perplex.(वर्गीकृत)

The correct answer is "Maintainance".

Key Points

• Among the given options the word in option 3 is incorrectly spelt.
• The correct spelling is "Maintenance".
• The word is spelled with an "e" after the "t" and before the "n".
• The word "maintenance" means the process of keeping something in good condition.(रखरखाव)
• Example: This house needs a lot of maintenance.
• The other words do not have any error.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

• Option 1, "Jeweller", is spelled correctly. It refers to someone who makes or sells jewelry.(जौहरी)
• Option 2, "Naturally", is spelled correctly. It means happening or existing as part of nature.(निर्सगतः)
• Option 4, "Laundry", is spelled correctly. It refers to a place where clothes and linens are washed and ironed.(धोबीखाना)

The correct answer is "heel; toe".

Key Points

• The sentence suggests that the person injured both parts of her foot.
• "Heel" refers to the back part of the foot.(एड़ी)
• "Toe" refers to the front part.(पैर की अंगुली)
• The correct combination of words is "heel; toe", as it makes sense in the context of the sentence.
• Thus, the correct sentence is:
• She hurt her heel and toe.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

• "Heal" means to recover from an injury.(ठीक होना)
• "Tow" means to pull something behind a vehicle.(खींचते ले जाना)

The correct answer is "overfed."

Key Points

• Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
• "Empty" means having nothing or nobody inside it. (ख़ाली)
• Example: She carried an empty box with her.
• "Overfed" means having eaten too much, which is the opposite of "empty".(जरूरत से ज्यादा खाना)
• Example: He overfed the fish and they died.
• Thus, among the given options, the word "overfed" is the antonym of the word "empty".

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• Option 1 (teeming) means overflowing with or swarming with, which is not opposite to "empty".(भरा हुआ)
• Option 3 (flush) means having plenty of something, especially money, which is not opposite to "empty".(लालिमा)
• Option 4 (drained) means having no energy or feeling very tired, which is not opposite to "empty".(सूखा)

The correct answer is "flows".

Key Points

• The given passage refers to the subject i.e. "carpets."
• Now, the blank 1 will imply how the river ganga passes past the town of Mirzapur.
• Thus, the correct word to use for the movement of river Ganga is "flows."
• "Flows" is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank as it refers to the movement of a liquid or gas.(बहना)
• Example: The river flows north from this point.
• The other given options are not suitable for the given blank.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• The verb "spreads" would imply something becoming wider or more extensive, but not necessarily moving in a particular direction.(फैलता)
• "Grows" would suggest something increasing in size or quantity, but not necessarily moving at all.(बढ़ना)
• "Sets" would imply something becoming fixed or stationary, rather than moving.(स्थापित करना)

The correct answer is "traced".

Key Points

• The given passage is regarding the art of carpet making.
• Now, the blank 2 will explain how the history of carpet making can be connected with the Mughal era.
• Thus, among the given options, the correct word to use is "traced." 
• "Traced" means to follow or track the path or development of something.(पता लगाया)
• Example: "The detective traced the suspect's movements on the night of the crime."
• It is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank as it fits the context of finding or discovering something.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

• "Extracted" means to remove or take out something from a larger whole.(निकाले)
• "Reduced" means to make something smaller or lesser in amount or size.(कम किया हुआ)
• "Found" simply means to locate or discover something.(मिला)

The correct answer is "caravan."

Key Points

• The given passage refers to the art of carpet making.
• Now, the blank 3 will describe the group of carpet makers from Persia.
• Thus, among the given options, the correct word to use in the blank is "caravan." 
• The word 'caravan' refers to a group of travelers journeying together, typically in a line of vehicles.(कारवां)
• It can also refer to a covered wagon or a group of traders traveling together.
• Example: There was a caravan of pilgrims on their way to Mecca.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

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• Crowd (Option 1) refers to a large group of people gathered together in a public place.(भीड़)
• Army (Option 2) refers to a large organized group of soldiers trained for warfare.(सेना)
• Band (Option 4) refers to a group of musicians who perform together.(बैंड बाजा)

The correct answer is "waylaid."

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 Key Points

• "Waylaid" means to stop or interrupt someone or something, often with the intention of causing harm or delay. (आक्रमण करने या बातचीत करने के उद्देश्य से किसी को कहीं जाने से रोकना; रास्ता रोकना; ताक में रहना; रास्ता रोक कर बात करना)
• Example: I was waylaid and robbed.
• It is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank as it fits the context of hindering or stopping something.
• The past tense of "waylay" is also "waylaid."
• The word is often used to describe someone being stopped or attacked while on a journey.
• The correct answer is Option 4.
• Correct passage:

The oldest hub of carpet weaving in India is Mirzapur in Bhadohi district of Uttar Pradesh. The Ganga ______ (1) ______ past this town with its ghats, ancient temples and waterfalls. The genesis of carpet making in Mirzapur can be ______ (2) _______ to the Mughal emperor, Akbar, in the 16th century. A ______ (3) ______ of Persian carpet weavers, it is said, on its way to the Mughal court was waylaid and injured by dacoits on the Grand Trunk Road. The weavers were rescued and given shelter by local villagers. The master weaver of the group decided to settle down here and share his skills with his ______ (5) ______. That is how the renowned carpet industry of Mirzapur took root.​

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• "Encroached" means to intrude upon or take over someone else's property or territory. (जितना चाहिए उससे अधिक लेना, अपनी सीमा को लाँघना)
• "Lost" means to no longer have something or to be unable to find it. (रास्‍ता खोज पाने में असमर्थ; दिशा-ज्ञान से रहित)
• "Hindered" means to create difficulties or obstacles for someone or something. (व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु के लिए कठिनाई पैदा करना, किसी के काम में बाधा डालना)

The correct answer is "benefactors."

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 Key Points

• "Benefactors" means people who give financial or other types of support to a person or organization. (किसी व्‍यक्ति या संस्‍था की सहायता, जैसे आर्थिक सहायता, प्रदान करने वाला व्‍यक्ति; दानी, उपकारी, परोपकारी)
• Example: The local business owners were generous benefactors of the community center, donating money and supplies to help it thrive.
• It is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank because it fits grammatically and makes sense in the context of the sentence.
• The correct answer is Option 1.
• Correct passage:

The oldest hub of carpet weaving in India is Mirzapur in Bhadohi district of Uttar Pradesh. The Ganga ______ (1) ______ past this town with its ghats, ancient temples and waterfalls. The genesis of carpet making in Mirzapur can be ______ (2) _______ to the Mughal emperor, Akbar, in the 16th century. A ______ (3) ______ of Persian carpet weavers, it is said, on its way to the Mughal court was waylaid and injured by dacoits on the Grand Trunk Road. The weavers were rescued and given shelter by local villagers. The master weaver of the group decided to settle down here and share his skills with his benefactors. That is how the renowned carpet industry of Mirzapur took root.​

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• Option 2, "beneficiaries", refers to people who receive benefits or advantages from something. (विशेषतः किसी की मृत्‍यु के बाद धन या संपत्ति प्राप्‍त करने वाला व्‍यक्ति; हिताधिकारी, लाभग्राही)
• Option 3, "recipients", also refers to people who receive something. (कुछ प्राप्‍त करने वाला व्‍यक्ति; प्राप्‍तकर्ता)
• Option 4, "sponsors", refers to people or organizations that provide financial support for an event or activity. (विशेष खेल स्‍पर्धा आदि के लिए विज्ञापन-प्रदर्शन की सुविधा के साथ आर्थिक सहयोग करने वाला व्‍यक्ति या संस्‍था; प्रायोजक (व्‍यक्ति या संस्‍था))

उपरोक्त वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द का उचित पर्यायवाची शब्द है- रश्मि अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

• वाक्य- प्रातःकाल में सूरज की किरणें मन को भाती हैं।
• वाक्य में 'क���रण' के सही पर्यायवाची शब्द 'रश्मि' होगा।
• 'किरण' के सभी पर्यायवाची शब्द- रश्मि, मयूख, अंशु, मरीचि, प्रभा, गो।
• सही वाक्य- प्रातःकाल में सूरज की रश्मि मन को भाती हैं।

Important Points कुछ महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द:-

Additional Information कुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द:-

“उसे यहाँ आने के लिए बोल दो।” वाक्य में क्रिया सम्बन्धी त्रुटि का शुद्ध वाक्य है- उसे यहाँ आने के लिए कह दो। अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points 

• वाक्य- उसे यहाँ आने के लिए बोल दो।
• दिए गये वाक्य में 'क्रिया प्रयोग' की त्रुटि है।
• यहाँ 'बोल दो' सार्थक शब्द नही है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नही हो रहा।
• अत: सार्थक शब्द 'कह दो' होना चाहिए।
• सही वाक्य- उसे यहाँ आने के लिए कह दो।

Important Points क्रिया संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ:-

Additional Information 

वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द के स्थान पर उपयुक्त पर्यायवाची शब्द होगा- निपुण अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points 

• वाक्य- राम कुशल कारीगर है।
• वाक्य में 'कुशल' का सही पर्यायवाची शब्द 'निपुण' होगा।
• ‘कुशल’ के सभी पर्यायवाची शब्द- दक्ष, निपुण, चतुर, होशियार, प्रवीण।
• सही वाक्य- राम निपुण कारीगर है।

Important Points कुछ महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द:-

Additional Information कुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द:-

'जिसको लाँघना कठिन हो' वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द होगा - दुर्लंघ्य

• अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points 

• जिसको लाँघना कठिन हो - दुर्लंघ्य

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information कुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द:-

वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द के स्थान पर सर्वोचित शब्द है- कहावत अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। ​

Key Points

• वाक्य- इस पर 'जिसकी लाठी उसकी भैंस' वाली कथा चरितार्थ होती है।
• दिए गये वाक्य में 'शब्द-अर्थ प्रयोग' की त्रुटि है।
• यहाँ 'कथा' सार्थक शब्द नही है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नही हो रहा।
• अत: सार्थक शब्द 'कहावत' होना चाहिए।
• क्योंकि वाक्य में 'जिसकी लाठी उसकी भैंस' एक कहावत के रूप में प्रचलित है।
• सही वाक्य - इस पर 'जिसकी लाठी उसकी भैंस' वाली कहावत चरितार्थ होती है।
• कहावत- आम बोलचाल में प्रयोग होने वाले उस वाक्यांश को कहते हैं।

Important Points शब्द-अर्थ प्रयोग की अशुद्धि:-

Additional Information 

“जो अंडे से जन्म लेता है' वाक्यांश के लिए इनमें से उपयुक्त शब्द है- अंडज अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

• जो अंडे से जन्म लेता है- अंडज

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Informationकुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द:-

'बीज बोने के थोड़े दिन बाद आंकुर निकलने लगे।' वाक्य में अशुद्ध वर्तनी वाला शब्द है - बाद आंकुर अन्य सभी विकल्प वर्तनी की दृष्टि से अशुद्ध है। 

Key Points 

• वाक्य में त्रुटि - बीज बोने के थोड़े दिन बाद आंकुर निकलने लगे।
• दिए गये वाक्य में 'वर्तनी प्रयोग' की त्रुटि है।
• यहाँ 'बाद आंकुर' सार्थक शब्द नही है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नही हो रहा।
• अत: सार्थक शब्द 'बाद अंकुर' होना चाहिए। ('अं' वर्ण से सम्बन्धित त्रुटि)
• त्रुटिरहित वाक्य- बीज बोने के थोड़े दिन बाद अंकुर निकलने लगे।
• 'अंकुर' का अर्थ- बीज, गुठली आदि में से निकलने वाला नया डंठल या अँखुआ।

Additional Informationवर्तनी संबंधी अशुद्धि:-​

'महिला जब भाषण दे रही थी, उसकी आवाज में एक आकर्षण था।' इस वाक्य में प्रयुक्त 'आकर्षण' शब्द का विलोम नहीं है - विपकर्षण अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points

• वाक्य- महिला जब भाषण दे रही थी, उसकी आवाज में एक आकर्षण था।
• वाक्य में 'आकर्षण' शब्द का विलोम शब्द 'अनाकर्षण, प्रतिकर्षण, अपकर्षण, विकर्षण।' होगा।
• 'आकर्षण' का अर्थ- विशेष प्रकार का खिंचाव, लगाव।
• 'अनाकर्षण' का अर्थ- किसी भी किस्म का खिंचाव या लगाव न होना।

Additional Information कुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण विलोम शब्द:-

'पीतांबर का अर्थ है - पीले रंग का वस्त्र।' उपर्युक्त वाक्य में रिक्त स्थान के लिए उपयुक्त विकल्प होगा। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points

• पीत (पीला) + अम्बर (वस्त्र) = पीताम्बर
• 'पीतांबर' का अर्थ है - पीले रंग का वस्त्र।

Additional Information

'कागजी घोड़े दौड़ाना' मुहावरे का उपयुक्त अर्थ होगा - बिना मतलब का काम करना अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

Important Points कुछ महत्वपूर्ण मुहावरा, अर्थ और उनके वाक्य प्रयोग:- 

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