SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 02 Feb 2023 Shift 4) (Previous Year Paper)

The logic followed here is:

Logic: The second word is a tools used by the first word.

Here,

Author : Pen → An author uses a pen to write and create stories, books, or other forms of written content.

Similarly,

Doctor : Stethoscope → A Doctor uses a stethoscope to diagnose and listen to their patients' internal sounds.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

'FIT' is written as 'FGIST',

‘KIN' is written as 'KLIMN’

Similarly, for 'JOY'

So, 'JOY' will be written as 'JKOXY'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Given:

'sweet fruits' is written as 're de',

'mango is sweet' is written as 'de me ke',

'orange is citrus' is written as 'ke le pe',

'eat orange' is written as 'pe ne'

Here, 'citrus' is coded as 'le'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Family Chart:

Decoding the Symbols:

 

Given: P + Q – S + R × L ÷ M

It means: P is the Brother of Q, Q is the Wife of S, S is the Brother of R, R is the Son of L, L is the Husband of M.

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Now, checking the options:

Option 1) P is the brother of S's wife - True.

Option 2) Q is the wife of R's brother - True.

Option 3) M is the mother of R - True .

Option 4) M is sister of Q - False (M is the Mother-in-law of Q).

Here, Option 4 is not correct.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (2nd number)3 × 5 = 1st number.

Now,

For, 320 : 4

⇒ (4)3 × 5

⇒ 64 × 5 = 320.

For, 40 : 2

⇒ (2)3 × 5

⇒ 8 × 5 = 40.

Similarly, for 1715 : ?

⇒ (?)3 × 5 = 1715

⇒ (?)3 = 1715/5

⇒ (?)3 = 343

⇒ ? = 7.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Given: Six persons A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting in a row facing north.

1. D sits at the right end of the row.

2. F is sitting immediate left of D.

3. Only B sits between A and F.
   

4. Only E sits between C and A.
   

Here, 'B' is sitting immediate right of A.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Given equation: 10 # 25 @ 5 $ 20 % 10 = ?

Decoding the given information :

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

New equation : 10 × 25 ÷ 5 + 20 - 10 = ?

Calculation :

⇒ 10 × 25 ÷ 5 + 20 - 10 = ?

⇒ 10 × 5 + 20 - 10 = ?

⇒ 50 + 20 - 10 = ?

⇒ 70 - 10 = 60.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: One circle removed from the each next images and The images are getting rotated at 90 degree in clockwise direction.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The correct dictionary order for the give words are:

3 follow

1 fondant

5 forget

4 forgive

2 fountain

So, the correct sequence is '3,1,5,4,2'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Animal : Group of that animal.

Here,

Elephant : Herd → The term Herd refers to a large group of elephants.

Similarly,

Fish : Shoal → The term Shoal refers to a large group of fish.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Given Statements: 

All boys are men.

Some men are girls.

All girls are women.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:

Conclusions:

I. All boys are girls - False (Because, No definite relation given between Boys and Girls, so it can be possible only).

II. All men are women - False (Because, only some part of men is women, and All men are women can be possible only).

III. Some girls are men - True (Because, Some men are girls also gives Some girls are men).

So, Only conclusion III follows.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Given equation: 25 × 16 + 8 - 36 ÷ 18 = 32

BODMAS Table: 

Let's check each option one by one.

Option 1) + and ÷ 

Given: 25 × 16 + 8 - 36 ÷ 18 = 32

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 25 × 16 ÷ 8 - 36 + 18 = 32

⇒ 25 × 2 - 36 + 18 = 32

⇒ 50 - 36 + 18 = 32

⇒ 68 - 36 = 32

⇒ 32 = 32

⇒ LHS = RHS

Option 2) - and +

Given: 25 × 16 + 8 - 36 ÷ 18 = 32

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 25 × 16 - 8 + 36 ÷ 18 = 32

⇒ 25 × 16 - 8 + 2 = 32

⇒ 400 - 8 + 2 = 32

⇒ 402 - 8 = 32

⇒ 394 ≠ 32

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 3) × and -

Given: 25 × 16 + 8 - 36 ÷ 18 = 32

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 25 - 16 + 8 × 36 ÷ 18 = 32

⇒ 25 - 16 + 8 × 2 = 32

⇒ 25 - 16 + 16 = 32

⇒ 41 - 16 = 32

⇒ 16 ≠ 32

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 4) ÷ and × 

Given: 25 × 16 + 8 - 36 ÷ 18 = 32

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 25 ÷ 16 + 8 - 36 × 18 = 32

⇒ 1.56 + 8 - 36 × 18 = 32

⇒ 1.56 + 8 - 648 = 32

⇒ 9.56 - 648 = 32

⇒ -638.44 ≠ 32

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Given: Six students are sitting around a circular table facing towards the center of the table.

1. Mary is second to the left of Susan.

2) Priya is sitting second to the right of Susan.

3. Alice is immediately adjacent to Susan and Priya.

4. Riya is sitting third to the right of Priya.

5. John sits second to the left of Riya. 
   

Here, 'Riya' is sitting immediately next to Mary and Susan.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

For find the opposite surface of '4', we need to compare the common surface in the given dices,

Now, symbol '4' is given in Dice 1 and Dice 2, 

So, From Dice 1 and Dice 2,

→ 4 is the common surface and 5, 6, 2, 3 is the adjacent surface.

So, the remaining '1' will be the opposite face of '4'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is:

So, '-4' is the missing term in the given series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

So, '65' is the missing term in the given series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The correct answer is mineral based.

Key Points

• Iron and steel industries are mineral-based industries.
• Iron and steel are manufactured using minerals such as iron ore, coal, and limestone.
• These minerals are extracted from mines and processed to produce iron and steel.
• This industry is considered a part of the heavy industry sector, which relies heavily on mineral resources.
• The mineral-based nature of the iron and steel industry is reflected in its supply chain, which includes mining, transportation, and processing of minerals.
• Mineral-based industries are generally capital-intensive and require large investments in equipment and infrastructure.
• This industry includes mining, processing, and refining of minerals such as coal, oil, gas, and metals.
• It is a critical sector for industrial development and energy production.
• Some other examples of mineral based industries:
• Copper smelting industry
• Aluminium industry
• Lead and zinc smelting industry
• Cement industry
• Fertiliser industry

Additional Information

• Handloom is a type of textile industry that produces woven fabrics using hand-operated looms.
• It is a labor-intensive industry that relies on traditional techniques and skills.
• Agriculture-based industries include food processing, dairy, and animal husbandry.
• These industries use agricultural products as raw materials and involve processing, packaging, and distribution of the final products.
• Agriculture is a primary sector that involves cultivation of crops and livestock.
• It is a vital sector for food security and rural development.

The correct answer is Governor.

Key Points

• Chief Minister:
• According to Article 164 in the Indian Constitution, the Governor appoints a Chief Minister.
• The state's chief minister is chosen from among the leaders of the parties that received the majority of the votes cast in the assembly elections.
• The Chief Minister has actual executive authority, with the Governor serving as the de facto head of state.
• The term of the Chief Minister is not fixed and he holds office during the pleasure of the governor.
• As long as he has the backing of the majority in the legislature, the governor cannot remove him.
• He may also be dismissed by the State Legislative Assembly if a vote of no confidence is passed against him.
• A non-legislative member of the state legislature may be designated as Chief Minister for a period of six months, after which he must be elected to the state legislature, failing which he will no longer hold the position.
• The Governors of states:
• Governors have been discussed under Article 153 to Article 162 of the Indian Constitution.
• The Governor is the constitutional head of a state in India and is responsible for the administration of the state.
• Under Article 155, the appointment of the Governor is done by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal.
• He/She holds office at the pleasure of the President, which means that the President can remove the Governor from office at any time without assigning any reason.
• The term of governor's office is normally 5 years but it can be terminated earlier.
• He/She can also resign from his/her office by addressing the resignation letter to the President.
• Under Article 157, the qualifications for appointment as a Governor are: A Governor must
• be an Indian citizen and reside in the country.
• attain an age of a minimum of 35 years.
• not be a member of both houses of the parliament and the house of the state legislature.
• not hold any office for generating profit.

Additional Information Prime Minister:

• The Prime Minister of India is the head of the government at the centre.
• Under Article 75, he/she is appointed by the president of India if he/she has the confidence of the majority of Lok Sabha members.
• He can recommend a person's name for the post of Governor to the President.
• Article 74(1) states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with a Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President.

The correct answer is 100 - 120.

Key Points

• Monsoons are seasonal winds that reverse their course in response to the onset of a new season.
• The Arabic term for season, "mawsim," is thought to be the source of the word "monsoon."
• It is maintained in the region between 20 °N and 20 °S.
• It lasts for 100–120 days, starting in early June and ending in mid-September.
• India receives about 80% of its annual rainfall during the monsoon season.
• In India, 64% of the population makes their living from agriculture, which is reliant on the monsoon season.
• Rainfall during the monsoon season replenishes reservoirs and dams, which is then utilised to produce hydroelectric power.

 

Additional Information

 

• Two types of monsoon are as follows:
• The South-west monsoon is the primary rainy season in India, which starts in June and lasts till September.
• This monsoon is caused by the differential heating of land and sea, which results in the formation of low-pressure systems over the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.
• The Retreating Monsoon, also known as the North-East monsoon, brings rainfall to the southern parts of India during October and November.
• This monsoon is caused by the withdrawal of the south-west monsoon winds and the formation of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal.
• The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) keeps a close eye on the start of the monsoon season to assist farmers in scheduling their farming operations.

The correct answer is Lala Amarnath.

Key Points

• Lala Amarnath:
• In Indian cricket, Lala Amarnath Bhardwaj, who lived from 11 September 1911 to 5 August 2000, is revered as the father figure.
• During England's 1933 tour of India, he achieved the first-ever century for India in Test Cricket.
• He led India in their maiden Test series victory over Pakistan in 1952 and was the country's first cricket captain after independence.
• In 1991, the Indian government bestowed upon him the civilian honor of Padma Bhushan.
• The highest accolade given by the BCCI to a former player, the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, was first given to Amarnath in 1994.

Additional Information

• Pankaj Roy:
• Indian cricket player Pankaj Roy (31 May 1928 – 4 February 2001) participated in 43 test matches, captaining one of them.
• He was a right-handed opening batsman who is most remembered for setting a world record opening partnership in Test cricket history at Chennai against New Zealand, where he and Vinoo Mankad scored 413 runs. That was the record until 2008.
• Roy participated in domestic matches for Bengal.
• He has received the Padma Shri as a mark of honor.
• The greatest distinction bestowed upon a former player by the BCCI, the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, was given to him posthumously in 2016.
• C. K. Naidu:
• The first-ever captain of the Indian national cricket team was Colonel Cottari Kanakaiya Nayudu, an Indian cricketer and administrator who lived from October 31, 1895, to November 14, 1967.
• He is considered to be among India's all-time best cricket players.
• His world record first-class cricket career lasted 47 years, from 1916 to 1963.
• He was a good medium-pace bowler, a right-handed hitter, and a brilliant fielder.
• In 1933, he was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year.
• He became the first cricket player to get the Padma Bhushan award from the Indian government in 1956.
• Vinu Mankad:
• Mulvantrai Himmatlal "Vinoo" Mankad, who played 44 Test matches for India between 1946 and 1959, was a former captain of the Indian cricket team.
• He was born on April 12, 1917, and passed away on August 21, 1978.
• His opening partnership of 413 runs with Pankaj Roy in 1956, which set a world record and remained until 2008, is what made him most famous.
• In cricket, Mankading is named after him for running out a batsman who is "backing up" at the non-striker's end.
• He was admitted to the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in June 2021.
• In 1973, the Indian government bestowed upon him the civilian honor of Padma Bhushan.
• The Vinoo Mankad Trophy, an under-19 domestic event in India organized by the BCCI, bears his name.

The correct answer is 2005.

Key Points

• The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA):
• The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) was enacted by the Central Government of India in the year 2005.
• Established by the Ministry of Rural Development.
• MGNREGA is one of the biggest labor guarantee programs globally.
• The main goal of the program is to provide adult members of rural households who are willing to perform unskilled manual labor related to public work with 100 days of employment guaranteed per fiscal year.
• The legally-backed guarantee that any adult living in a rural area would find job within 15 days of requesting it, or else a "unemployment allowance" must be provided, is the most significant aspect of the MGNREGA framework.
• By giving women equal pay for equal labour, MGNREGA has been successful in lowering poverty, raising the standard of living in rural households, and empowering them.

Additional Information

• Right to Work:
• It is not specifically acknowledged as a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution.
• It is unenforceable in a court of law because it is included in Part IV of the Constitution (Directive Principles of State Policy) under Article 41.
• According to Article 41 of the Constitution, “the State shall within the limits of its economic capacity and development, make effective provision for securing the right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disablement, and in other cases of undeserved want.”

The correct answer is 2019.

Key Points

• The special status, or limited autonomy, that Jammu and Kashmir had been accorded under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution was removed by the Indian government on August 5, 2019.
• The President of India issued the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order 2019 , which eliminated J&K's special status and extended all of the Indian Constitution's provisions to the region.
• The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019 was the name of the law that the Indian government passed which divided the state of Jammu and Kashmir into Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, two distinct Union Territories.
• A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court affirmed the President of India's authority to revoke Article 370 of the Indian Constitution on December 11, 2023, with a majority decision.

Additional Information Article 370:

• It was included in Part XXI of the Constitution: "Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions."
• The constitutional provision known as Article 370 granted Jammu and Kashmir its unique status.
• It allows J&K to create its own constitution and spares the state from the provisions of the Indian Constitution (except from Article 370 and Article 1).
• It limits Parliament's ability to enact laws pertaining to J&K and requires just "consultation" with the state government in order to extend a central law on topics covered by the Instrument of Accession (IoA).
• In 1947, Governor General Lord Mountbatten and Raja Hari Singh of the then-princely state of J&K signed the IoA.
• The IoA granted Parliament the authority to enact laws only pertaining to communications, defence, and external affairs with regard to J&K.

The correct answer is Bandaru Wilsonbabu.

Key Points

• Bandaru Wilsonbabu:
• In 2004, Mr. Bandaru Wilsonbabu became a member of the Indian Foreign Service.
• From 2014 to 2016, Mr. Bandaru served as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi.
• He served as a counselor at the Indian Embassy in Beijing from 2016 until 2020. He served as India's Permanent Delegate to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretariat in Beijing during this time.
• From 2020 until 2022, he worked in New Delhi as the Director and Joint Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs.
• In September 2022, Shri Bandaru Wilsonbabu was appointed as the Indian ambassador to the Republic of Madagascar.

Additional Information

• Abhay Kumar:
• In 2003, he enlisted in the Indian Foreign Service.
• From 2016 to 2019, he was India's deputy ambassador to Brazil.
• From 2019 to 2022, he represented India as its 21st ambassador to Comoros and Madagascar.
• He is currently employed at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in New Delhi as the deputy director general.
• Naveen Srivastava:
• In 1993, he enlisted in the Indian Foreign Service.
• From August 2015 to May 2017, he was the Indian ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia.
• He served as the director general and corporate secretary of the New Development Bank (NDB) in Shanghai, China, on deputation from June 2017 until June 2019.
• On June 25, 2022, he took office as India's ambassador to Nepal.
• Manpreet Vohra:
• In 1988, he enlisted in the Indian Foreign Service.
• From 2011 until 2015, he represented India as ambassador to Bolivia and Peru.
• He was the Indian ambassador to Mexico from 2019 to 2021 while also holding the position of High Commissioner to Belize.
• He was named the Indian High Commissioner to Australia in 2021, a position he held until December 2023.

The correct answer is Due to decomposition of silver chloride into silver and chlorine by light.

Key Points

• Silver chloride is a photosensitive compound, which means it reacts to light by decomposing.
• When silver chloride is exposed to sunlight, the energy from the light causes the compound to break down into silver and chlorine ions.
• The silver ions combine with other substances in the environment to form a white precipitate, which gives the appearance of the silver chloride turning white.
• This process is reversible, and the white precipitate can turn back into silver chloride when removed from sunlight.

Additional Information

• Application of this phenomenon:
• As this process is reversible, as the grey color can fade when the silver chloride is shielded from light or heated.
• This property has historical significance in photography, as it was used in the early photographic process known as the daguerreotype.
• Redox reaction:
• Redox reactions are chemical processes involving oxidation and reduction in which the oxidation states of the reactants change.
• In a chemical reaction, the material that is being reduced is referred to as the oxidizing agent, and the substance that is being oxidized is referred to as the reducing agent.
• Displacement reaction:
• When an atom in a molecule is displaced by another atom, this is known as a displacement reaction.

The correct answer is Ashwini Vaishnaw.

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Key Points

• Ashwini Vaishnaw:
• Since 2021, Ashwini Vaishnaw, an Indian politician and former IAS officer.
• He has held the positions of 39th Minister of Railways, 55th Minister of Communications, and 2nd Minister of Electronics and Information Technology in the Government of India.
• He has also served as an Odisha representative in the Rajya Sabha since 2019.
• He has a background in engineering and business, having studied at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Additional Information

• Kiran Rijiju:
• Arunachal Pradesh-born Indian politician Kiren Rijiju has represented Arunachal West in the Lok Sabha since 2014 and from 2004 to 2009.
• From July 7, 2021, to May 18, 2023, he served as the 34th Minister of Law and Justice, succeeding Ravi Shankar Prasad.
• Currently, he has been serving as the Government of India's Cabinet Minister for Earth Sciences.
• Indian politician Arjun Ram Meghwal has been the Government of India's Minister of Law and Justice (Independent Charge) since 2023.
• Narayan Rane:
• He is an Indian politician who served as Maharashtra's thirteenth Chief minister, was born on April 10, 1952.
• He is the Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises at the moment.
• He launched the Maharashtra Swabhiman Paksha in September of 2017.
• He announced his support for the Bharatiya Janta Party in 2018 and was chosen to serve in the Rajya Sabha from the BJP.
• He merged his party, Maharashtra Swabhiman Paksha, into the BJP on October 15, 2019, and joined the Bhartiya Janta Party.
• Anurag Thakur:
• Anurag Singh Thakur, a member of the Lok Sabha representing Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, is an Indian politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
• He was born on October 24, 1974.
• He currently serves as the Minister of Youth Affairs, Sports, and Broadcasting and Information.
• In a by-election held in May 2008, he was initially chosen as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate to serve in the Lok Sabha.
• From May 2015 until February 2017, he presided over the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as its president.

The correct answer is Use of fertilizers and pesticides.

Key Points

• For high yielding seed varieties to flourish, they need an abundance of nutrients. These nutrients are given to the plants by fertilisers, which boosts plant growth and yield.
• The use of pesticides helps shield crops from illnesses and pests that can drastically lower yield. The application of pesticides guarantees the crops' healthy growth and high yield.
• Green Revolution:
• The Green Revolution was a major initiative that aimed to increase the production and quality of food crops, especially wheat and rice, in India.
• It introduced new technologies, such as high-yielding varieties of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation, and mechanization.
• MS Swaminathan is considered the father of the Green Revolution in India.
• Norman Borlaug is known as the 'Father of Green Revolution' in the world.
• the Government of India launched the Green Revolution in 1965 under the Third Five-Year Plan(1961-66).
• The Green Revolution within India led to an increase in agricultural production, especially in Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh.

Additional Information

• The use of old methods of crop cultivation, such as traditional farming techniques, was not sufficient to meet the growing demand for food. These methods were not efficient enough to produce a high yield.
• The irregular supply of water was also a major hindrance in crop production. The use of modern irrigation techniques, such as drip irrigation, along with the use of fertilizers and pesticides, helped in increasing the yield.

The correct answer is 1930.

Key Points 

• BR Ambedkar founded the Depressed Classes Association (DCA) on July 23, 1930, in Bombay (now Mumbai).
• It was formed to fight for the rights of the Scheduled Castes/Dalits (formerly known as untouchables), who were oppressed and discriminated against by the upper caste.
• It was involved in the meetings with Lord Irwin and demanded a provision for separate electorates in India for the depressed classes.
• It later became the Scheduled Castes Federation in 1942 and then the Republican Party of India in 1957.

Additional Information

• Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar:
• He was a prominent Indian jurist, economist, social reformer, and politician.
• He was born on April 14, 1891 in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.
• In 1924, he started an Association for the welfare of the depressed classes and in 1927, he started the Bahishkrit Bharat newspaper to address the cause of the depressed classes.
• He led the Mahad Satyagraha in March 1927.
• He and Mahatma Gandhi signed the Poona Pact in 1932, giving up on the notion of separate electorates for the lower classes (Communal Award).
• In order to protect the interests of the downtrodden classes, he founded the Bahishkrit Hitkarini Sabha (1923), the Independent Labour Party in 1936, and the Scheduled Castes Federation (1942).
• He was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee and is remembered as the "Father of the Indian Constitution."
• In 1947, Dr. Ambedkar became Minister of Law in the first Cabinet of independent India.
• He passed away on December 6, 1956, which is commemorated as Mahaparinirvan Diwas. His memorial is known as Chaitya Bhoomi, located in Mumbai.
• He was also awarded India’s highest civilian honour the Bharat Ratna in 1990.
• Journals and books by him:
• Journals - Mooknayak (1920), Bahishkrit Bharat (1927), Samatha (1929), Janata (1930).
• Books - The Problem of the Rupee: Its Origin and Solution (1923), The Annihilation of Caste (1936), Thoughts on Pakistan (1940), Mr. Gandhi and Emancipation of Untouchables (1943), Pakistan or Partition of India (1945), Who were the Shudras (1948), Buddha or Karl Marx (1956), The Rise and Fall of Hindu Women.

સાચો જવાબ શાલભોગ છે.

Key Points

• The following land classifications are mentioned in the Chola inscriptions:

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Additional InformationChola Dynasty:

• One of the longest dynasties to rule the southern parts of India is the Chola (8th-12th century CE).
• It was founded by Vijayalaya.
• He defeated the Pallavas in the 9th century, and his reign officially began. Until the 13th century, this rule was in force for more than five centuries.
• In this dynasty, Rajaraja Chola was one of the most powerful rulers.
• He was the first person to visit the banks of the river Ganges.
• He got fame as the conqueror of Ganges.
• This period is known as the Golden Age of Cholas.
• Chola temples like Brihadeswara Temple, Rajarajeswara Temple and Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple took the Dravidian style of architecture to new heights.
• Nataraja in Tandava dance posture is an important example of Chola sculpture.
• Chola Inscriptions:
• Inscriptions mainly document gifts and donations made to temples by kings and other individuals. Taxes and land transactions form an important part of their content.
• Political edicts are written on copper plates in addition to stone inscriptions.
• The Uttaramairur inscription details the elections to the local self-governing bodies, which were announced by Prantaka Chola.

The correct answer is Phosphorus.

Key Points

• Phosphorus is an essential component of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate), which is the molecule used by cells to store and transfer energy.
• ATP is synthesized through cellular respiration, a process that involves a series of chemical reactions that break down glucose and other molecules to release energy.
• Phosphorus is also a key element in other cellular processes, such as DNA and RNA synthesis, membrane structure, and signal transduction.

Additional Information

• Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP):
• All living species' cells include the energy-carrying chemical adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
• When food molecules break down, chemical energy is captured by ATP and released to power other cellular functions.
• For three main purposes, cells need chemical energy:
• To power metabolic events that wouldn't happen on their own;
• To move necessary materials across membranes;
• To perform mechanical functions like muscle movement.
• It is the role of lipids and carbohydrates like glycogen to store chemical energy; ATP is not one of those molecules.
• ATP is created when energy from storage molecules is required by the cell. Then, ATP acts as a shuttle, carrying energy to areas of the cell where energy-intensive processes are occurring.

The correct answer is Uttrakhand.

Key Points

• Hurka Baul:
• The "Hurka," or drum, which is used to accompany the "Baul," or singing, is where the word "Hurka Baul" originates.
• In the Kumaon region of Uttrakhand, it is carried out when growing maize and paddy.
• Dance is mainly a narrative dance form performed during harvesting.
• Hurka Baul dance is an integral part of the cultural heritage of Uttarakhand and is performed during various festivals and celebrations in the state.
• Other prominent dances of Uttrakhand are:
• Chaunfla
• Chholiya
• Jhumeila
• Jhora
• Pandav Nritya

Additional Information Some other prominent dances are:

The correct answer is State Highway.

Key Points

• State Highway:
• State Highways are the roads that connect the state capital to various district headquarters. They are considered to be an important part of the transportation infrastructure of a state or a union territory.
• These are constructed and maintained by the State Public Works Department (PWD) in the respective states and union territories.
• This department is responsible for the development and maintenance of roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects in the state.
• State Highways are usually wider and better maintained than the district roads or marginal roads.
• Maharashtra has the maximum length of state highways, followed by Karnataka, Gujarat, etc.

Additional Information

• National Highway:
• The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the owner of India's network of trunk roads, known as the national highways.
• These routes connect state capitals, major cities, vital ports, and border roads. They are intended for interstate and strategic defense movements.
• These serve as the backbone of road transportation and make up India's road network.
• They are maintained by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
• Maharashtra has the longest National Highway, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, according to data from the "Ministry of Road Transport and Highways."
• Important National Highways:
• The longest national highway, National Highway 7, connects Varanasi with Kanniyakumari.
• The historically significant Sher Shah Suri Marg is known as National Highway 1, and it joins Delhi and Amritsar.
• Initiated in 1999, the Golden Quadrilateral (GQ) project links India's four largest metropolises: Delhi in the north, Kolkata in the east, Mumbai in the west, and Chennai in the south.
• District Roads:
• These are the roads that connect the district headquarters to the nearby towns and villages.
• They are usually narrower and less well-maintained than the state highways.
• Zila Parishads are responsible for the construction and upkeep of these roads.
• Maharashtra is at the top, in this category
• Marginal Roads:
• These are the roads that run parallel to the main highways or expressways.
• They are designed to provide access to the nearby properties and are usually used by the local traffic.

The correct answer is Manipur.

Key Points

• Sajibu Cheiraoba:
• Every year, in Manipur, Sajibu Cheiraoba is celebrated at the end of March or the beginning of April.
• Ritual performances are held to commemorate the occasion and bring good fortune for the coming year.
• The Cheiraoba festival marks the beginning of a new year based on the lunar calendar and mathematical computations related to the customs and cultural legacy of the Meitei community in India.
• The first day of the first month in the Meitei calendar Sajibu is Sajibu Nongma Pānba, sometimes referred to as Meetei Cheiraoba.
• The Meitei deity Lainingthou Sanamahi receives ceremonial morning offerings of fruits, vegetables, rice, and other raw foods on the first day of the new year.

Additional Information

• Sanamahism:
• The Meitei faith's most revered deity, God Lainingthou Sanamahi, is the inspiration behind the name of this polytheistic religion.
• The superior deity Leimarel Sidabi and the supreme god Yaibirel Sidaba, also called Saalailel Sidaba, are the parents of Sanamahi, the eldest son.
• It is an indigenous religion practiced by the Meitei community in Manipur.
• Some other important festivals:

The correct answer is In Athens.

Key Points

• International Olympic Committee (IOC):
• One non-governmental organization involved in sports is the International Olympic Committee.
• It is situated in Switzerland's Lausanne.
• Pierre de Coubertin founded the IOC on June 23, 1894.
• Demetrios Vikelas served as its first president.
• The International Olympic Committee (IOC) oversees both the national Olympic Committees (NOCs) and the global Olympic Movement.
• Thomas Bach is its president at the moment.
• Every four years, the IOC plans the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) and the contemporary Olympic Games, which are held in the summer and winter. 
• The inaugural Summer Olympics took place in 1896 in Athens, Greece.
• While the first Winter Olympics took place in 1924 in Chamonix, France.
• In 2010, Singapore hosted the first Summer YOG, while Innsbruck hosted the first Winter YOG in 2012.
• The Athens Summer Olympics, 1896: 
• It featured 14 sports and 241 athletes from 14 countries.
• The opening ceremony was held at the Panathenaic Stadium, which had been used for the ancient Olympic Games.
• Greek runner Spyridon Louis won the marathon..
• The United States topped the medal table with 11 gold medals.

Additional Information

• The Sydney Summer Olympics in 2000:
• Marking the second time the Games were held in Australia (the first being in Melbourne in 1956).
• The event featured 28 sports and 10,651 athletes from 199 countries.
• Lighting of the Olympic cauldron by Australian track and field athlete Cathy Freeman.
• The United States topped the medal table.
• Tokyo Summer Olympics,1964 and Tokyo Summer Olympics,2020:
• Tokyo hosted the summer olympics twice.
• Tokyo Olympics 2020 were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The recent olympic event features 33 sports and more than 11,000 athletes from 205 countries.
• The opening ceremony included a display of Japanese culture and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron by Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka.
• The United States topped the medal table.
• Brisbane  was announced as the host of the 2032 Summer Olympics in July 2021. It will be the third time the Games are held in Australia and the first time in Queensland. The event is expected to feature 33 sports and more than 10,000 athletes from around the world.
• The 2024, 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games are to be held in Paris (France), Los Angeles (USA) and Brisbane (Australia) respectively.

The correct answer is National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.

Key Points

• NABARD is the acronym used for National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
• NABARD:
• India's top development bank, NABARD, aims to support fair and sustainable rural and agricultural development.
• As per the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act, 1981, it is a statutory body that was founded in 1982 by Parliament.
• Its headquarter is located in Mumbai, India.
• It supervises Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and Cooperative Banks, assisting them in establishing safe banking procedures and integrating them with the CBS (Core Banking Solution) system.
• It offers financing assistance for the construction of rural infrastructure.
• It creates credit strategies at the district level to direct and inspire the banking sector to meet these goals.
• Current Chairman of NABARD is Shri. Shaji K V

Additional Information

• Sivaraman Committee:
• In response to pressure from the Indian government, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established the Committee to Review the Arrangements for Institutional Credit for Agriculture and Rural Development (CRAFICARD) in 1979.
• Former Planning Commission member Shri B. Sivaraman served as the committee's chairman.
• The Committee's report from 1979 stated that a new organizational mechanism was required to give credit-related concerns associated with rural development the focused attention, firm guidance, and undivided attention they require.
• As a result, the **National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established in 1982 as a statutory organization.**​

The correct answer is Sunaina Hazarilal.

Key Points

• Sunaina Hazarilal:
• Indian classical dancer Sunayana Hazarilal Agarwal is renowned for her proficiency in the Kathak classical dance style.
• She is purportedly the last living practitioner of the Janakiprasad Gharana of Kathak, popularly referred to as the Banares Gharana.
• In 2011, the Indian government bestowed upon her the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honor.
• The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award winner (2003), among other honors
• Sangeet Natak Akademi Award:
• The Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama, bestows the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, also called the Akademi Puraskar.
• It is the greatest honor bestowed upon those involved in the performing arts in India.
• 1952 marked its initial awarding.
• Kathak is a classical dance form of North India basically Uttar Pradesh.
• It is a storytelling dance that involves intricate footwork, spins, and graceful movements of the hands and arms.
• The themes of Kathak are often romantic or devotional in nature.

Additional Information

• Tankeshwar Hazarika Borbayan:
• A Sattriya dancer from Assam.
• Awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2019.
• Sarodi Saikia:
• An Indian classical dancer associated with Sattriya dance.
• Awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2019.
• Jogen Dutta:
• He is a well-known Khol player and percussionist from Assam.
• He became a well-known artist and guru of Sattriya Nrittya and other Assamese neo-Vaishnavite art forms.
• 8 important Classical Dance forms of India:

The correct answer is United States of America.

Key Points

• Fundamental Rights:
• Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India are enshrined in Part III (Article 12-35) of the Constitution, which guarantees civil liberties such as freedom of speech, religion, and equality before the law.
• These Fundamental Rights were inspired by the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution, which was adopted in 1791. The Indian Constitution borrowed heavily from the US Constitution, which is why it is often called a 'bag of borrowings.'
• The Indian Constitution also drew inspiration from the Constitution of Ireland, which was adopted in 1937 and provided for fundamental rights and freedoms.
• The Constitution of India also borrowed from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.

Additional Information List of Borrowed Features of Indian Constitution:

Given:

Three-fourth of a consignment was sold at a profit of 6% and the rest at a loss of 3%.

Overall profit of Rs. 600.

Calculations:

Let the total consignment be 4 units.

So, total profit

⇒ (3 × 6% - 1 × 3%)/4

⇒ 15%/4

According to the question,

15/4% of Total = 600

So, 100% = Rs.16000

Hence, The Required value is Rs.16,000.

Given:

Preeti can do the work in 36 days.

Anu can do the same work in 30 days

Concept used:

Total days of work = Work/(One day work)

Calculation:

Total work = LCM of 36 and 30 = 180 units

Efficiency of Preeti = 180/36 = 5

Efficiency of Anu = 180/30 = 6

Let the time taken be x days.

⇒ 5x + 6(x - 3) = 180

⇒ 11x = 198

⇒ x = 18

The answer is 18 days.

Shortcut Trick

Numbers are 6² = 36, 4³ = 64, and 24.

Prime factorization: 36 = 2² × 3², 64 = 2⁶, 24 = 2³ × 3¹.

LCM = Highest power of each prime factor = 2⁶ × 3².

LCM = 64 × 9 = 576.

∴ The correct answer is 576.

Alternate Method

Given:

First number = Square of 6 = 6² = 36

Second number = Cube of 4 = 4³ = 64

Third number = 24

Formula Used:

LCM (Least Common Multiple) is the smallest number which is exactly divisible by each of the given numbers.

Calculations:

⇒ List the multiples or use the division method:

⇒ 36 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3

⇒ 64 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2

⇒ 24 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

⇒ LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3

⇒ LCM = 64 × 9

⇒ LCM = 576

∴ The correct answer is 576.

Additional Information

LCM and HCF Relationship

For two numbers a and b, LCM(a, b) × HCF(a, b) = a × b.

LCM of Fractions

LCM of fractions = LCM of Numerators ÷ HCF of Denominators.

HCF (Highest Common Factor)

The greatest number that divides each of the numbers without leaving a remainder.

Given:

The successive discounts of 15%, 20% and 24%.

Formula used:

Successive discount = X + Y - (XY)/100

Where,

X = First discount

Y = Second discount

Calculation:

Successive discount = X + Y - (XY)/100

X = 20%, Y = 15%

⇒ 20 + 15 - 300/100

⇒ 32%

Now,

⇒ 32 + 24 - (32 × 24)/100

⇒ 56 - 7.68

= 48.32%

∴ The single equivalent discount is 48.32%.

GIVEN :

The ratio of third proportional of A & B and the fourth proportional of A, B & C is 3 ∶ 4

CONCEPT :

Ratio and its types

FORMULA USED :

1. The third proportion of a, b is b²/a.

2. The fourth proportional of a, b, c is bc/a

CALCULATION :

⇒ Fourth proportional of A, B & C = BC/A

⇒ (B²/A)/(BC/A) = 3/4

⇒ B/C = 3/4

⇒ B ∶ C = 3 ∶ 4

The answer is 3 ∶ 4.

Formula used

Speed = Distance/Time

Calculation

Let the speed, distance and time be s, d and t

⇒ s = d/t       ----(i)

⇒ s₁ = (d/2)/2t

⇒ s₁ = d/4t        -----(ii)

⇒ s/s₁ = (d/t)/(d/4t)

⇒ s/s1 = 4/1

⇒ s : s₁ = 4 : 1

∴  The ratio of the two speeds is 4 : 1

Given

The average production = 7200

Formula used

Average = Sum of Values/No.of values

Calculation

The total production = 6 × 7200 = 43200

The 6th month production = 43200 - (7482 + 8952 + 6524 + 8432 + 6562)

= 43200 - 37952

= 5248

The answer is 5248.

Shortcut Trick

Radius (r) = 42 cm.

Curved Surface Area (CSA) of a hemisphere = 2πr².

Half of CSA = (1/2) × 2πr² = πr².

Calculation: (22/7) × 42 × 42 = 22 × 6 × 42 = 132 × 42 = 5544 cm².

∴ The correct answer is 5544 cm².

Alternate Method

Given:

Radius (r) of the hemisphere = 42 cm.

Value of π = 22/7.

Formula Used:

Curved Surface Area (CSA) of a hemisphere = 2πr²

Required Value = (1/2) × CSA = πr²

Calculations:

⇒ Required Area = π × r × r

⇒ Required Area = (22/7) × 42 × 42

⇒ Required Area = 22 × (42 ÷ 7) × 42

⇒ Required Area = 22 × 6 × 42

⇒ Required Area = 132 × 42

⇒ Required Area = 5544 cm²

∴ The correct answer is 5544 cm².

Additional Information

Total Surface Area of Hemisphere

The Total Surface Area (TSA) includes the curved part and the flat circular base: TSA = 3πr².

Volume of Hemisphere

The Volume of a hemisphere is exactly half the volume of a sphere: V = (2/3)πr³.

Sphere Properties

For a complete Sphere, the Surface Area is 4πr² and the Volume is (4/3)πr³.

Given

A number is increased by 10% and the increased number is decreased by 20%

Formula used

Total percentage change = [a + b + ab/100]%

Calculation

Here a = 10 and b = – 20, a negative sign shows the percentage decrease

Percentage change = 10 – 20 – (10 × 20) / 100

= - 10 - 2

= –12 %

∴ The number will decrease by 12%

Given:

Compound interest = ₹ 483

Principle = 2300

Rate of interest = 10 %

Formula used:

C.I = P[(1 + R/100)^T - 1]

Here, P = Sum, T = Time, And R = Rate

Calculation:

A = 483 + 2300 = 2783

According to the question,

2783 = 2300[(1 + 10/100)ⁿ]

⇒ 2783 = 2300[(1 + 1/10)n ]

⇒ 2783/2300 = P[(11/10)n ]

⇒ 121/100 = P(11/10)n ]

⇒ (11/10)² = P(11/10)n ]

Comparing both,

n = 2 years.

The answer is 2 years.

Shortcut Trick

For four numbers in proportion, the product of extremes equals the product of means: (k + 3)(2k − 3) = (k + 2)(3k − 7).

Solving the quadratic: 2k² + 3k − 9 = 3k² − k − 14 ⇒ k² − 4k − 5 = 0.

The roots are k = 5 and k = −1.

Substitute k values in fourth proportion (2k − 3): 2(5) − 3 = 7 and 2(−1) − 3 = −5.

The minimum value is −5.

∴ The correct answer is -5.

Alternate Method

Given: The terms (k + 3), (k + 2), (3k − 7), and (2k − 3) are in proportion.

Formula Used: If a, b, c, d are in proportion, then a/b = c/d or ad = bc.

Calculations:

⇒ (k + 3) ÷ (k + 2) = (3k − 7) ÷ (2k − 3)

⇒ (k + 3)(2k − 3) = (k + 2)(3k − 7)

⇒ 2k² − 3k + 6k − 9 = 3k² − 7k + 6k − 14

⇒ 2k² + 3k − 9 = 3k² − k − 14

⇒ 3k² − 2k² − k − 3k − 14 + 9 = 0

⇒ k² − 4k − 5 = 0

⇒ k² − 5k + k − 5 = 0

⇒ k(k − 5) + 1(k − 5) = 0

⇒ (k − 5)(k + 1) = 0

⇒ k = 5 or k = −1

Now, finding the value of the fourth proportion (2k − 3):

⇒ Case 1: When k = 5, Fourth term = 2(5) − 3 = 10 − 3 = 7

⇒ Case 2: When k = −1, Fourth term = 2(−1) − 3 = −2 − 3 = −5

⇒ Comparing 7 and −5, the minimum value is −5.

∴ The correct answer is -5.

Additional Information

Mean Proportion

The mean proportion between two numbers a and b is given by √(a × b).

Third Proportion

If a, b, c are in continued proportion, then a/b = b/c, and the third proportion c = b²/a.

Fourth Proportion

In the proportion a : b :: c : d, the term d is called the fourth proportion, calculated as d = (b × c) / a.

Invertendo Rule

If a : b = c : d, then b : a = d : c (flipping the ratios maintains equality).

Given

SP = 1500

Discount = 25% and 20%

Formula used

MP = SP × (1 - d/100)

Calculation:

Let the MP of the article be Rs. 100x

SP of the article = 100 × (75/100) × (80/100)

⇒ Rs. 60x

According to the question,

60x → 1500

100x  → 1500 × 100/60 = 2500

∴ The Marked price is Rs. 2500.

Given:

The number increased = 30%

The number decreased = 30%

Calculation:

Let the number be 100

Number after 30% increase = 100 + 30% of 100 = 130

Number after 30% decrease = 130 – 30% of 130 = 91

Overall change is number = 100 – 91 = 9

Decrease percentage = (9 / 100) × 100 = 9%

∴ The number will decrease by 9%

 Alternate MethodWe can use the successive percentage method

Total percentage change = [a + b + ab/100]%

Here a = 30 and b = – 30, a negative sign shows the percentage decrease

Percentage change = 30 – 30 – (30 × 30) / 100 = –9

∴ The number will decrease by 9%

Concept Used:

The greatest number that would leave the same remainder in each case would be the HCF of the difference of the numbers.

Calculation:

Difference in the numbers

⇒ 73 - 4 = 69

⇒ 98 - 6 = 92

⇒ 92 - 69 = 23

Using the factorial method

69 = 23 × 3 

92 = 23 × 2 × 2 

HCF of 69 and 92 is 23

∴ The answer is 23.

Given:

CP of 3 Lemons = Rs 2

SP of 2 Lemons = Rs. 3 

Formula used:

Gain = SP – CP SP

Gain% = Gain/CP × 100

Calculation:

CP of 3 Lemons = Rs 2

CP of 1 Lemons = Rs. 2/3

SP of 2 Lemons = Rs. 3 

SP of 1 Lemons = Rs. 3/2

Now,

Gain = Rs. (3/2 – 2/3)

⇒ (9 – 4)/6

⇒ 5/6

Now,

Gain% = [(5/6)/(2/3) × 100]

⇒ (5/6 × 3/2 × 100)

⇒ (5 × 25)%

⇒ 125%

∴ The percentage gain is 125%

Shortcut Trick Make the quantity purchased and sold equal.

3 lemons bought for → Rs. 2

6 lemons bought for → Rs. 4

2 lemons sold for → Rs. 3

6 lemons sold for → Rs. 9

Gain% = [(9 - 4)/(4) × 100] ⇒ (1.25 × 100)% ⇒ 125%

Given:

A fast train takes 2 hours less than a slow train for a journey of 192 km

The speed of the slow train = 16 km/hr less than that of the fast train

Formula used:

Time = Distance/Speed

Calculation:

Let the speed of a slow train be x km/hr

Then, speed of fast train be (x + 16) km/hr

Time taken by slow train to cover 192 km = (192/x) hrs

Time taken by fast train to cover 192 km = 192/(x + 16) hrs

According to the question

⇒ (192/x) – (192/x + 16) = 2

⇒ (96/x) – (96/x + 16) = 1

Assuming the value of x = 32 satisfies the equation

⇒ (96/32) – (96/48) = 1

Hence, the speed of fast train is (x + 16) = (32 + 16) = 48 km/hr

∴ The answer is 32 km/h, 48 km/h

GIVEN:

The population of town 4 years ago = 62500

Percentage increase annually = 20%

Time = 4 years

CONCEPT:

The percentage increase will be a successive percentage increase.

CALCULATION:

Population of village after 4 years = P × (1 + r/100)ⁿ

⇒ Population of village after 4 years = 62500 × (1 + 20/100)⁴

⇒ 62500 × 1296/625

= 129600

The answer is 1,29,600

GIVEN:

5 men can complete a work in 2 days, 4 women can complete it in 3 days and 5 children can complete it in 3 days.

FORMULA USED:

Work = Time × Efficiency

CALCULATION:

Suppose the efficiencies of a man, a woman and a child are ‘m’, ‘w’ and ‘c’ respectively.

Total work = 5m × 2 = 4w × 3 = 5c × 3

⇒ 10m = 12w = 15c ----- (1)

Now, from Equation 1,

1m + 1w + 1c is equivalent to 3c/2 + 5c/4 + 1c = 15c/4

Now, According to the formula

Total work = Time × Efficiency

⇒ 15c/4 × T = 5C × 3    [T is the required time to complete the work]

⇒ T = 4

∴ 1 woman, 1 man and 1 children together can complete it in 4 days.

Given:

Radius of the cone = 7cm

Slant height of the cone = 25cm

Formula used:

Volume of cone = πr²h/3

l² = r² + h²

Where, r = radius of cone

l = slant height

h = height of cone

Calculation:

25² = 7² + h²

⇒ h² = 625 – 49

⇒ h = √576 = 24 cm

Volume = 1/3 × π × 7 × 7 × 24

⇒ V = 1/3 × 22 × 7 × 24 = 1232 cm³

∴ The volume of the cone is 1232 cm³.

Given:

Car travel 3 hrs at a speed of = 50 km/h

Car travel 4 hrs at a speed of = 60 km/h

Car travel 6 hrs to cover the distance = 65 km

Concept:

Average speed = Total distance/ Total time

Calculation:

Total distance cover by car in 1.5 hrs at a speed of 60 km/h = 50 × 3 = 150 km

Total distance cover by car in 3 hrs at a speed of 45 km/h = (60 × 4) = 240 km

Total distance cover by car in 6 hr = (65 × 6) = 390 km

Total distance covered = (150 + 240 + 390) km = 780 km

Average speed = 780/13 = 60 km/h

∴ Average speed for the whole journey is 60 km/hr

The correct answer is: poured the contents

Key Points

• The error lies in the verb tense.
• The verb "say" is in the present tense, indicating that the instructions are providing current guidance.
• The verb "poured" should be changed to "pour" to maintain proper verb tense agreement.
• The correct sentence should maintain consistency in verb tense.
• Corrected sentence: "The instructions on the bottle say – open the packet and pour the contents into hot water."
• Both "open" and "pour" are in the present tense, ensuring agreement with the initial verb "say."

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• Verb tense agreement refers to the consistent use of verb forms in a sentence or a paragraph.
• It ensures that the timing of the actions described in the sentence is clear and logical.
• There are three primary verb tenses: past, present, and future, each with its own forms.

The correct answer is 'before'.

Key Points

• 'After' generally refers to following in time or place. ('बाद में').
• Example: We will have lunch 'after' the meeting.
• The correct word to fill in the blank as an antonym of 'after' is 'before'.
• 'Before' refers to at an earlier time. ('पहले').
• Example: You need to read 'before' you can write.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'option 2'.

Additional Information

• 'Already' means prior to a specified or implied time or as soon as. ('पहले से').
• 'Later' refers to at some time in the future. ('बाद में').
• 'Soon' means in a short time. ('जल्दी').

The correct answer is: painting by herself

Key Points

• The given sentence has a grammatical error.
• The issue in this sentence is that the preposition "by" is used without a suitable object.
• When we use "by" to indicate the means or method by which something is done, we typically need an object after it. In this case, the object is missing.
• Corrected sentence: Rosie became an expert in the field of painting by herself.
• The corrected version adds the reflexive pronoun "herself" to indicate that Rosie became an expert through her own efforts.
• The corrected sentence adds the reflexive pronoun "herself" as the object of the preposition "by."

Therefore, the answer is option 4.

The correct answer is 'Gloomy'.

Key Points

• 'Cheerless' refers to something that is sad, bleak, or depressing. ('निराशाजनक').
• Example: The empty house seemed so cheerless that I didn't want to stay.
• 'Gloomy' in English refers to something dark, dim, or pessimistic. ('उदास').
• Example: The room was dark and gloomy.
• Therefore, the correct answer is 'option 4'.

Additional Information

• 'Bright' means full of light, shining, or clear in appearance. ('उज्ज्वल').
• 'Clear' refers to something that is easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. ('स्पष्ट').
• 'Strong' refers to having power or influence. ('मजबूत').

The correct answer is "Discersive".

Key Points

• The correct spelling of the word is 'Discursive'.
• 'Discursive' means digressing from subject to subject. ('विचारप्रवाही').
• Example: Her discursive lecture covered a wide range of topics.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'option 2'.

Additional Information

• 'Demolish' means to destroy something completely. ('ध्वस्त करना').
• 'Discard' means to get rid of something, usually because it is no longer wanted or needed. ('त्यागना').
• 'Jeopardy' refers to the danger of loss, harm, or failure. ('खतरा').

The correct answer is 'Do something immediately without hesitation'.

Key Points

• The idiom 'At the drop of a hat' means to do something instantly, without any delay or hesitation. ('तुरंत, बिना किसी देरी के').
• It signifies the readiness to perform an action immediately, without needing any preparation or prior warning.
• Example: "She's always ready to go shopping at the drop of a hat."

Therefore, the correct answer is 'option 1'.

The correct answer is 'Probable'.

Key Points

• The idiom 'on the cards' means something is likely to happen or probable.
• It is usually used to signify an event or outcome that is expected or predicted to occur in the near future. ('सम्भावित').
• Example: "They've been dating for years, so a wedding seems on the cards.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'option 1".

The correct answer is 'misery'.

Key Points

• 'Despair' refers to the complete loss or absence of hope. ('निराशा')
• Example: In the face of repeated failures, he was filled with despair.
• 'Misery' refers to a state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body. ('दु:ख' or 'कष्ट').
• Example: His face was a picture of misery after he heard the distressing news.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'option 2'.

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• 'Contentment' refers to a state of happiness and satisfaction. ('संतुष्टि').
• 'Beliefs' refers to an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof. ('विश्वास').
• 'Hope' refers to a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen. ('आशा').

The correct answer is 'Unanimous'.

Key Points

• The correct spelling of the word is 'Unanimous'.
• 'Unanimous' refers to a situation where everyone completely agrees about something. ('एकमत').
• Example: "The jury was unanimous in its verdict."

Therefore, the correct answer is 'option 3'.

The correct answer is: accepted; expected

Key Points

• Accepted: This verb conveys the idea of receiving something willingly or with gratitude. which fits well with the context of receiving a gift. (स्वीकृत)
• This verb is appropriate when describing the action of receiving something offered by someone else.
• Expected: This verb "expected" is used to convey the idea that your aunt anticipated or counted on receiving money from your father. (अपेक्षित)
• "Expected" is suitable in this context to describe her attitude or belief regarding receiving money.
• Corrected sentence: I accepted the gift of my aunt, and she expected money from my father.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

The correct answer is: because it's starting to make weird noises

Key Points

• The error in the original sentence is related to verb tense. The phrase "has starting" is not a correct construction.
• The correct form is "it's starting," where "it's" is a contraction for "it is".
• Corrected sentence: "You should take your car in for a service because it's starting to make weird noises."
• "You should take your car in for a service": This part of the sentence is in the present tense and suggests a general recommendation or advice.
• "because it's starting to make weird noises": This part of the sentence is in the present continuous tense.
• The phrase "starting to make" is in the present continuous, indicating an action that is happening right now or in the current period.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is 'Free'.

Key Points

• 'Liberate' refers to setting someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery, in which their liberty is severely restricted. ('मुक्त करना').
• Example: The prisoners were liberated by the soldiers.
• 'Free' refers to not being under the control or in the power of another; having liberty. ('स्वतंत्र' or 'मुक्त').
• Example: The slaves were finally made free.
• Therefore, the correct answer is 'option 4'.

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• 'Surrounded' refers to being all around something or someone. ('घेरा होना').
• 'Slavery' refers to a condition of being owned by and forced to work for someone else. ('दासता' or 'ग़ुलामी').
• 'Clutches' refers to a tight grip or hold. ('जकड़').

The correct answer is: remains

Key Points

• Remains mean to stay in the same place or condition.
• Example: The ancient ruins are the remains of a once-thriving city.
• In this context, "remains" is used to convey the idea that there is one enduring or constant thing that stays with us and cannot be taken away.
• It implies a sense of permanence and continuity.
• The sentence suggests that, despite other changes or challenges, this particular aspect remains steadfast.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

The correct answer is 'Malevolent'.

Key Points

• 'Benevolent' refers to someone who is kind and generous or wishes to do good to others. ('परोपकारी' or 'दयालु')
• Example: She was a benevolent old woman who donated most of her wealth to charity.
• 'Malevolent' refers to someone who wishes to do evil to others. ('दुष्ट' or 'कुप्रभावी')
• Example: He was a malevolent king who exploited his subjects.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'option 2'.

Additional Information

• 'Unsparing' means severe or relentless; unmerciful. ('निष्ठुर').
• 'Benign' refers to gentle and kind, or not harmful. ('अनुकूल' or 'सौम्य').
• 'Magnanimous' means very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful. ('उदार' or 'महानय').

The correct answer is 'Crudeness'.

Key Points

• 'Courtesy' refers to politeness, respect, and consideration for others. ('शिष्टाचार' or 'नम्रता')
• Example: He always treats his teachers with the utmost courtesy.
• 'Crudeness' refers to behavior that is rude, insensitive, or unsophisticated. ('अशिष्टता')
• Example: His crudeness at the dinner table shocked everyone present.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'option 3'.

Additional Information

• 'Decline' refers to a decrease in something or a polite refusal. ('पतन' or 'अस्वीकार करना').
• 'Generosity' refers to quality of being kind and generous. ('उदारता').
• 'Modulate' refers to exerting influence over; modifying or controlling something. ('संयोजन करना').

The correct answer is: Produced

Key Points

• 'Produced' refers to bringing forth, generating, or yielding a result or outcome. (किसी परिणाम या परिणाम को सामने लाना, या उत्पन्न करना)
• Example: The research study produced valuable insights into the effects of the new medication.
• In this context, "produced" is the appropriate word because it fits with the idea of causing or generating an effect.
• Using "produced" suggests that travelling is actively causing or generating this effect on the mind.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

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• Appeared: To come into sight; to become visible or noticeable. (दृष्टि में आना; दृश्य या ध्यान देने योग्य हो जाना)
• Created: To bring into existence; to make or produce. (अस्तित्व में लाना; बनाना या उत्पादन करना)
• Ingrained: Deeply fixed or established; firmly rooted. (गहराई से स्थिर या स्थापित; मजबूत जड़ें)

The correct answer is: Interest

Key Points

• Interest means a feeling of wanting to know more about something or a state of curiosity or concern about something. (दिलचस्पी)
• Example: There is a growing interest in sustainable living practices.
• In this context, "interest" is appropriate because it refers to things that capture one's attention, curiosity, or fascination.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

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• Variety: A range of different things or the quality of being diverse. (विविधता)
• Desire: A strong feeling of wanting or wishing for something. (आकांक्षा)
• Rarity: The state or quality of being rare or uncommon. (दुर्लभता)

The correct answer is: Satisfied

Key Points

• Satisfied means feeling content or pleased because one's desires, expectations, or needs have been fulfilled. (संतुष्ट)
• Example: After completing the project, she felt satisfied with her accomplishments.
• In this context, "satisfied" suggests that this individual is content or fulfilled by the experiences and sights they have encountered during their travels.
• It indicates a sense of completion or fulfilment in having achieved the goal of visiting these places.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

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• Happy: Feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy. (प्रसन्न)
• Enjoyed: Having taken pleasure in or found satisfaction in an activity, experience, or situation. (आनंद लेना)
• Amused: Entertained or finding something funny or entertaining. (मनोरंजन)

The correct answer is: Rushes through

Key Points

• 'Rushes through' refers to moving quickly or hurriedly through a space or an activity. (किसी स्थान या गतिविधि के माध्यम से तेज़ी से या तेज़ी से आगे बढ़ने को संदर्भित करता है)
• Example: Late for a meeting, he rushes through the crowded streets, weaving through the pedestrians with determination.
• In this context, "rushes through" is appropriate because it conveys the idea that when the person arrives at a famous city, they move quickly through it.
• It implies a desire to quickly cover the main points of interest without lingering or spending too much time.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

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• Comes across: Encountering or finding something or someone unexpectedly. (अप्रत्याशित रूप से किसी चीज़ या व्यक्ति से मुठभेड़ या मिलना)
• Browses through: Examining or looking casually through items, content, or information without a specific goal or agenda. (वस्तुओं की आकस्मिक रूप से जांच करना या देखना)
• Visits: Going to a place, person, or website for a specific purpose, often to spend time or engage in an activity. (किसी विशिष्ट उद्देश्य से किसी स्थान, व्यक्ति या वेबसाइट पर जाना)

The correct answer is: Unceremonious

Key Points

• Unceremonious refers to something lacking formality, politeness, or proper observance of established customs or procedures. (अनौपचारिक)
• Example: After working for the company for many years, his departure was unexpectedly unceremonious.
• In this context, "unceremonious" is appropriate because it suggests that the person is moving quickly or rushing through another city without much formality, politeness, or elaborate procedures.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

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• Lacklustre: Lacking brightness, vitality, or enthusiasm; dull or uninspiring. (बिना चमक का)
• Nonchalant: Appearing casual, indifferent, or unconcerned; showing a lack of enthusiasm or interest. (बेपरवाह)
• Disinterest: A lack of interest or concern; the state of being uninterested or indifferent. (उदासीनता)

शब्द में वर्तनी की अशुद्धि है - सोडषी अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points

• 'सोडषी' शब्द का शुद्ध रूप है - 'षोडशी' ('ष' व 'श' वर्ण प्रयोग की त्रुटि है।)
• 'षोडशी' का अर्थ : सोलह वर्ष की स्त्री, तरुणी।
• अन्य सभी विकल्प वर्तनी की दृष्टि शुद्ध है।

अन्य विकल्प- 

Additional Information कुछ अशुद्ध से शुद्ध शब्द:-

'जिस पर किसी का नियंत्रण न हो' इस वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द है - निरंकुश अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

• जिस पर किसी का नियंत्रण न हो - निरंकुश

अन्य विकल्प-

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 कुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द:-

'विषयों में अनुराग होने से सर्वनाश होता है।' वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द को दिए गए शब्दों में से उचित शब्द है - आसक्ति अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

• वाक्य - विषयों में अनुराग होने से सर्वनाश होता है।
• दिए गये वाक्य में 'शब्द-अर्थ प्रयोग' की त्रुटि है।
• यहाँ 'अनुराग' सार्थक शब्द नही है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नही हो रहा।
• अत: सार्थक शब्द 'आसक्ति' होना चाहिए।
• सही वाक्य - विषयों में आसक्ति होने से सर्वनाश होता है।
• 'आसक्ति' का अर्थ- अनुरक्ति, अनुराग, प्रेम, (अटैचमेंट)।

Important Points शब्द-अ���्थ प्रयोग की अशुद्धि:- 

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'जो देने योग्य हो।' दिए गए वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द होगा- देय अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

• जो देने योग्य हो - देय

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information कुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द:-

'घर बसाना' मुहावरे का उचित अर्थ है- विवाह करना अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

Important Points 

 कुछ महत्वपूर्ण मुहावरा, अर्थ और उनके वाक्य प्रयोग:- 

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'तलवार एक उपयोगी अस्त्र है।' रेखांकित अंश के स्थान पर सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प है - शस्त्र अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points 

• वाक्य - तलवार एक उपयोगी अस्त्र है।
• दिए गये वाक्य में 'शब्द-अर्थ प्रयोग' की त्रुटि है।
• यहाँ 'अस्त्र' सार्थक शब्द नही है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नही हो रहा।
• अत: सार्थक शब्द 'शस्त्र' होना चाहिए।
• सही वाक्य - तलवार एक उपयोगी शस्त्र है।
• अस्त्र का प्रयोग हाथ से फेंक कर किया जाता है, जैसे : तीर, हैंड ग्रेनेड, रॉकेट, मिसाईल आदि।
• जबकि शस्त्र का प्रयोग हाथ में पकड़ कर किया जाता है, जैसे : संगीन, तलवार, भाला, फरसा, गदा आदि।

Important Points शब्द-अर्थ प्रयोग की अशुद्धि:-

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