SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 06 Feb 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

The logic followed here is:

Similarly,

Hence, '352120618' is the correct answer.

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

1. S + Q × R ÷ P → S is father of Q, Q is brother of R, R is daughter of P.

S is husband of P.

2. P + Q × R ÷ S → P is father of Q, Q is brother of R, R is daughter of S.

S is wife of P.

3. S × Q + R ÷ P → S is brother of Q, Q is father of R, R is daughter of P.

S is son of P.

4. S × Q ÷ R × P → S is brother of Q, Q is daughter of R, R is brother of P.

S is nephew of P.

Hence, ‘P + Q × R ÷ S’ is the correct answer.

1. - and ÷

360 × 8 ÷ 320 + 72 - 5 = 85 

⇒ 360 × 0.025 + 72 - 5 = 85  

⇒ 9 + 72 - 5 = 85  

⇒ 81 - 5 = 85  

⇒ 76 ≠ 85  

2. × and ÷

360 ÷ 8 - 320 + 72 × 5 = 85 

⇒ 45 - 320 + 72 × 5 = 85

⇒ 45 - 320 + 360 = 85

⇒ 405 - 320 = 85

⇒ 85 = 85

3. + and × 

360 + 8 - 320 × 72 ÷ 5 = 85 

⇒ 360 + 8 - 320 × 14.4 = 85 

⇒ 360 + 8 - 4608 = 85 

⇒ 368 - 4608 = 85  

⇒ -4240 ≠ 85  

4. + and ÷

360 × 8 - 320 ÷ 72 + 5 = 85 

⇒ 360 × 8 - 4.45 + 5 = 85 

⇒ 2880 - 4.45 + 5 = 85 

⇒ 2885 - 4.45 = 85 

⇒ 2880.55 ≠ 85 

Hence, '× and ÷' is the correct answer.

A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a row facing North.

1. G is sitting to the extreme right of the row. 2. G is to the immediate right of E. 3. A is sitting to the third place from the left of E. 4.  B is sitting to the immediate right of A. 

5. C is sitting to the right of B.
6. D is sitting to the immediate left of A.

F, the only person left will occupy the vacant position.

Clearly, F is sitting to the extreme left of the row.

Hence, ‘F’ is the correct answer.

1. + and ×

24 + 108 - 36 ÷ 6 × 18 = 84

⇒ 24 + 108 - 6 × 18 = 84

⇒ 24 + 108 - 108 = 84

⇒ 132 - 108 = 84

⇒ 24 ≠ 84

2. ÷ and -

24 × 108 ÷ 36 - 6 + 18 = 84

⇒ 24 × 3 - 6 + 18 = 84

⇒ 72 - 6 + 18 = 84

⇒ 90 - 6 = 84

⇒ 84 = 84

3. - and +

24 × 108 + 36 ÷ 6 - 18 = 84

⇒ 24 × 108 + 6 - 18 = 84

⇒ 2592 + 6 - 18 = 84

⇒ 2598 - 18 = 84

⇒ 2580 ≠ 84

4. + and ÷

24 × 108 - 36 + 6 ÷ 18 = 84

⇒ 24 × 108 - 36 + 0.34 = 84

⇒ 2592 - 36 + 0.34 = 84

⇒ 2592.34 - 36 = 84

⇒ 2556.34 ≠ 84

Hence, ‘÷ and -’ is the correct answer.

As 1 and 2 are the common faces on both the dice, the remaining faces 3 and 4 are opposite to each other.

As 1 and 4 are the common faces on both the dice, the remaining faces 2 and 5 are opposite to each other.

Now, remaining faces 1 and 6 must be opposite to each other.

Therefore, '1' is the number on the face opposite the face showing '6'.

Hence, ‘1’ is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

18 × 1 + 2 = 18 + 2 = 20

20 × 2 + 2 = 40 + 2 = 42

42 × 3 + 2 = 126 + 2 = 128

128 × 4 + 2 = 512 + 2 = 514

514 × 5 + 2 = 2570 + 2 = 2572

Hence, '42' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: First number ÷ 4 = Second number

• 12 : 3 → 12 ÷ 4 = 3
• 28 : 7 → 28 ÷ 4 = 7

Similarly,

• 32 : ? → 32 ÷ 4 = 8

Hence, '8' is the correct answer.

The option which represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in the English dictionary is shown below:

2. Bread
3. Bride 3. Bridge
4. Broken
5. Broom

Hence, ‘2, 4, 3, 1, 5’ is the correct answer.

The figure which is the exact mirror image of the given problem figure when the mirror is held at the right side is shown below:

Hence, ‘option 3’ is the correct answer.

The logic followed in the given figure series is:

From Figure (1) to (2):

The shape rotates 90 degrees in the clockwise direction and one triangle is added.

From Figure (2) to (3):

The shape rotates 90 degrees in the clockwise direction and one triangle is added.

From Figure (3) to Answer Figure (4):

The shape rotates 90 degrees in the clockwise direction and one triangle is added.

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

Amir, Bunty, Leslie, Pradeep, Eshan, Faiz, Gaurav and Harish are sitting around a square table facing the centre of the table.

Some of them are sitting at the corners, while some are sitting at the exact centre of the sides.

1. Pradeep sits third to the right of Gaurav.
2. Pradeep sits at one of the corners.
3. Bunty is not an immediate neighbour of Pradeep.

4. Faiz does not sit at any of the corners. 

5. Bunty sits second to the right of Faiz.

6. Harish is an immediate neighbour of Amir.

7. Harish does not sit at any of the middle of the sides.

8. Only one person sits between Harish and Leslie.

Eshan the only person left will occupy the vacant position.

Clearly, Eshan sits third to the right of Amir.

Hence, ‘Eshan’ is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Second word is the religious text of the first word.

• Jewish : Torah → Torah is the religious text of Jews

Similarly,

• Christian → Bible is the religious text of Christians.

Hence, 'Bible' is the correct answer.

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, 'option 4' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, 'AYBJ' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Second one is extracted from the first one.

• Ore : Metal → Ore is a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted.

Similarly,

• Milk : ? → Curd is a soft, white substance formed when milk sours.

Hence, 'Curd' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Similarly,

Hence, 'WQJGUT' is the correct answer.

The least possible Venn diagram is:

Conclusions:

I. Some tubes are camels. → Does not follow (As, All camels are fractals and No fractal is a tube, which means no camel is tube)

II. No piano is a tube. → Follows (As, All pianos are camel, All camels are fractals and No fractal is a tube, which means no piano is a tube)

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

The logic followed here is:

Reverse Vowel series: U, O, I, E, A

Hence, 'PKA' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, '995' is the correct answer.

The correct answer is  Neeraj Chopra.

 Key Points

• Neeraj Chopra is an Indian track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw.
• He was born on December 24, 1997, in Khandra village, Panipat district, Haryana.
• Chopra won a gold medal in the javelin throw event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games with a throw of 86.47 meters.
• He was also the flag bearer for India at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games, which were held in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia.

About Asian Games 2018

• Asian Games 2018 was hosted in Jakarta, Indonesia.
• India competed at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia, from 18^th August to 2^nd September.
• Rani Rampal was named as the flag bearer for the closing ceremony.
• India ranked 8^th in the 2018 Asian Games Medal Table with 69 medals in total.
• China topped the medal tally with 132 Golds and a total of 289 Medals.
• Japanese swimmer Ikee Rikako was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the recently concluded 18^th edition of the Asian Games.

Additional Information  Rani Rampal:

• Rani Rampal is an Indian field hockey player who was named the captain of the Indian women's hockey team in 2018.
• She was born on December 4, 1994, in Shahbad Markanda, Haryana.
• Rampal has won several awards and accolades, including the Arjuna Award in 2016 and the Padma Shri in 2020.
• She has represented India at numerous international tournaments, including the Olympics and the World Cup.

Sanjeev Rajput:

• Sanjeev Rajput is an Indian shooter who competes in the 10-meter air rifle and 50-meter rifle 3 positions events.
• He was born on January 5, 1981, in Yamunanagar, Haryana.
• Rajput has won several medals at international shooting events, including the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games.
• He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2011 for his achievements in the field of shooting.

 Deepak Kumar:

• Deepak Kumar is an Indian shooter who competes in the 10-meter air rifle and 50-meter rifle 3 positions events.
• He was born on January 28, 1987, in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh.
• Kumar won a silver medal in the 10-meter air rifle event at the 2018 Asian Games.
• He has also won several medals at international shooting events, including the Commonwealth Games and the World Cup.

The correct answer is Tapan Kumar Deka.

 

Key Points

• The Central government on 24 June 2022 appointed senior IPS officer Tapan Kumar Deka as Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB).
• Deka, a 1988 batch Himachal Pradesh cadre IPS officer, has been appointed for a tenure of two years.
• He will succeed incumbent Intelligence Bureau Director Arvind Kumar, whose tenure ends on June 30.
• Deka is currently the head of the Operations Desk of the IB.

Additional Information 

​Important Appointments:

• The New Development Bank (NDB) of the BRICS countries has appointed Dr D J Pandian as the Director-General of its India Regional Office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
• Senior Diplomat Ruchira Kamboj has been appointed as the next Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations.
• Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on 15 June 2022 appointed Hamza Abdi Barre as the country's Prime Minister.
• Justice Bhimanagouda Sanganagouda Patil has been appointed as the new Lokayukta of Karnataka.
• President Ram Nath Kovind has given Justice Pradip Kumar Mohanty the additional charge of the Lokpal chairperson.​
• Dinkar Gupta, a 1987-batch IPS officer and former chief of the Punjab Police, has been appointed Director-General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

The correct answer is Tennis.

Key Points

• Yuki Bhambri is a professional tennis player from India.
• He was born on July 4, 1992, in New Delhi, India.
• Yuki Bhambri has won several titles in his career, including the Junior Australian Open in 2009 and the Delhi Open in 2017.
• He has also represented India in the Davis Cup and won several matches for the country.
• He is a former junior no.1 and winner of the 2009 Australian Open Junior single Championship.
• He is the first Indian to win the junior Australian Open title and the fourth Indian in history to capture a junior singles title at a Grand Slam championship.
• He represents India in the Davis Cup.
• Yuki also got direct entry into the 2018 Wimbledon Championships for the first time.

Additional Information

• Cricket is a popular sport in India, but Yuki Bhambri is not related to this game.
• Baseball is not a very popular sport in India, and there are very few professional baseball players in the country.
• Badminton is a popular sport in India, and the country has produced several world-class badminton players like Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu. However, Yuki Bhambri is not related to this game.

The correct answer is a Hygrometer.

Key Points

• A hygrometer is an instrument used to measure the amount of water vapor or humidity in the air or gas.
• There are different types of hygrometers, such as mechanical, electrical, and digital, that use different principles to measure humidity.
• A hygrometer is an instrument used to measure relative humidity.
• A psychrometer is an example of a hygrometer.
• A psychrometer uses two thermometers to measure relative humidity, one measures the dry-bulb temperature, and the other measures the wet-bulb temperature.
• Humidity is the measure of the amount of moisture in the air.
• Anemometer, on the other hand, is an instrument used to measure wind speed and direction.
• A bolometer is an instrument used to measure electromagnetic radiation, such as infrared or microwave radiation.
• A hydrometer is an instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
• Hydrometer operates based on the Archimedes principle that a solid body displaces its own weight within a liquid in which it floats.

Additional Information 

Solution:

• The correct answer is option 4, Pataliputra, which was the capital of Magadha from the 4^th century BCE till the 5^th century CE.

• Rajagriha was the first capital of Magadha and remained so for several years before it was shifted to Pataliputra.

• Ujjain is located in Madhya Pradesh and was an important city in ancient India, but it was never the capital of Magadha.

• Kanchipuram is a city in Tamil Nadu and was the capital of the Pallava dynasty, but it was not a part of Magadha.

• Taxila is located in present-day Pakistan and was an important center of learning in ancient India, but it was not the capital of Magadha.

 

Additional Info

:

• Magadha was a powerful kingdom in ancient India that existed from the 6^th century BCE till the 4^th century CE.

• It was ruled by several dynasties, including the Haryanka, Shishunaga, Nanda, Maurya, and Gupta dynasties.

• The Maurya dynasty was the most famous dynasty of Magadha, which was founded by Chandragupta Maurya and reached its peak under Emperor Ashoka.

• Pataliputra, the capital of Magadha, was a well-planned city with several important buildings and structures, including the Ashoka Pillar, the Mauryan Palace, and the Great Stupa.

The correct answer is 35.

Key Points

• The key word in the question is "Governor of a State", which refers to the constitutional head of a state in India.

Governor:

• Under Article 155 of the Indian Constitution, the Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President.
• A person should have completed 35 years of age to be appointed as Governor.
• The Governor shall hold office at the pleasure of the President.
• The Governor constitutes the State Finance Commission every five years and the State election commissioner for elections to the Panchayats.
• By the 7^th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956, the same person can be appointed as a governor for two or more states.
• He is entitled to receive such emoluments, allowances, and privileges as may be determined by Parliament.
• When he is appointed for two or more states, the emoluments and allowances payable to him are shared by the respective states in such proportion as determined by the President.
• A governor whose term has expired may be reappointed in the same state or any other state.

The correct answer is Sambhar.

Key Points

• Sambhar is not a freshwater lake in India, but rather a saltwater lake located in Rajasthan.
• Sambhar Lake is the largest brackish water lake in Rajasthan and the second largest in the country (the first being Chilka Lake, Odisha).
• Sambhar Lake receives water from five rivers:-
• Medha River
• Mantha River
• Khari River
• Khandela River
• Rupangarh River
• Bhimtal is a freshwater lake located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand.
• Loktak is a freshwater lake located in Manipur and is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India.
• Barapani, also known as Umiam Lake, is a freshwater lake located in Meghalaya and is a popular tourist destination.
• India has numerous freshwater lakes, including Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir, and Vembanad Lake in Kerala, among others.

Additional Information

• Bhimtal is situated at an altitude of 1,370 meters and is surrounded by lush green hills.
• Loktak Lake is known for its floating islands, called phumdis, which are made up of vegetation and organic matter.
• Barapani is a man-made lake that was created by building a dam on the Umiam River.
• Sambhar Lake is a saltwater lake and is the largest inland salt lake in India. It is also an important wetland and bird sanctuary.

The correct answer is Kummi.

Key Points

• Kummi is a folk dance form that is associated with the state of Tamil Nadu.
• It is performed by women in a circle, and the dancers clap their hands in a rhythmic manner while singing.
• Ghapal is not a folk dance form that is associated with Tamil Nadu.
• It is a dance form that is performed in the state of Rajasthan.
• Lavani is a folk dance form that is associated with the state of Maharashtra.
• It is a combination of dance and music and is performed by women.
• Bandh is not a folk dance form that is associated with Tamil Nadu.
• It is a folk theatre form that is performed in the state of Rajasthan.

Additional Information

• Tamil Nadu is known for its rich culture and heritage, and dance forms like Bharatanatyam, Koothu, and Karakattam are also popular in the state.
• Ghapal is a folk dance form that is performed by the Bhil community in the state of Rajasthan.
• It is usually performed during weddings and other festive occasions.
• Lavani is a popular folk dance form that originated in the state of Maharashtra.
• It is known for its energetic and sensual movements and is usually performed by women.
• Bandh is a folk theatre form that is popular in the state of Rajasthan.
• It is performed by a group of actors who tell stories through music, dance, and drama.

The correct answer is SPECIAL PROTECTION GROUP (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2019.

 

Key Points 

• This act was passed by the Indian parliament in 2019 to amend the Special Protection Group (SPG) Act of 1988.
• As a result of this amendment, the SPG security cover was restricted to only the serving Prime Minister of India and his/her immediate family members residing with him/her at the official residence.
• The security cover for former Prime Ministers was downgraded to Z⁺ category security cover provided by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
• The aim of this amendment was to rationalize and optimize the deployment of SPG personnel and resources.

The SPG

• It was raised in 1985 to provide proximate security cover to the Prime Minister, former Prime Ministers, and their immediate family members. Hence, Option 3 is correct.
• It was created after the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
• Parliament passed the SPG Act (1988) dedicating the group to protecting the Prime Ministers of India.
• After Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination (1991), the SPG Act was amended, offering SPG protection to all former Prime Ministers and their families for a period of at least 10 years.

Additional Information Types of Security Categories in India Classified

The correct answer is the electrical industry.

Key Points

• The textile industry involves the production of fabrics and clothing from various materials such as cotton, wool, silk, and synthetic fibers.
• The electrical industry involves the production of electrical equipment and appliances such as generators, transformers, and electronic devices.
• The silk industry involves the production of silk fabrics and textiles from the silkworm cocoon.
• The cotton industry involves the production of cotton fabrics and textiles from the cotton plant.
• The woolen industry involves the production of woolen fabrics and textiles from sheep's wool.

Additional Information

• The textile industry is a major global industry that includes various sub-sectors such as apparel, home textiles, technical textiles, and nonwovens.
• The electrical industry is also a major global industry that includes various sub-sectors such as power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as consumer electronics and industrial automation.
• The silk industry is a luxury industry that produces high-end fabrics and textiles for fashion and home furnishings.
• The cotton industry is one of the oldest and largest industries in the world, and cotton is used for a wide range of products such as clothing, bedding, and medical supplies.
• The woolen industry is a specialized industry that produces warm and durable fabrics and textiles for cold-weather clothing and accessories.

The correct answer is Manipuri.​ 

Key Points

• Darshana Jhaveri, a classical Manipuri dancer, research scholar, and teacher is one of the four internationally renowned Jhaveri sisters, whose name has become synonymous with Manipuri dance.
• The Manipuri Dance, also referred to as the Manipuri Raas Leela is one of the eight major Indian classical dance forms, originating from the state of Manipur.
• It was during the reign of King Bhagyachandra that the popular Rasleela dances of Manipur originated.
• It is said, that this 18^th-century philosopher king conceived this complete dance form along with its unique costume and music in a dream.

Additional Information 

The Sangeet Natak Akademi recognizes eight classical dances in India.

The correct answer is within.

 Key Points 

• The term "domestic territory" refers to the geographical area within a country's borders.
• The total value of final goods and services produced within the domestic territory is known as Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
• Domestic income refers to the income earned by individuals and businesses within the domestic territory.

Gross Domestic Product:

• Definition:
• GDP is the final value of the goods and services produced within the geographic boundaries of a country during a specified period of time, normally a year.
• GDP is the total value of all final goods and services produced during a particular year.
• The GDP growth rate is an important indicator of the economic performance of a country.
• It counts the goods and services produced within the country and hence does not consider the products that the country imports from another country.

Additional Information

• It can be measured by three methods, namely,
• Output Method:
• This measures the monetary or market value of all the goods and services produced within the borders of the country.
• In order to avoid a distorted measure of GDP due to price level changes, GDP at constant prices of real GDP is computed. GDP (as per output method) = Real GDP (GDP at constant prices) – Taxes + Subsidies.
• Expenditure Method:
• This measures the total expenditure incurred by all entities on goods and services within the domestic boundaries of a country.

GDP (as per expenditure method) = C + I + G + (X-IM) C: Consumption expenditure, I: Investment expenditure, G: Government spending, and (X-IM): Exports minus imports, that is, net exports.

• Income Method:
• It measures the total income earned by the factors of production, that is, labor and capital within the domestic boundaries of a country.
• GDP (as per income method) = GDP at factor cost + Taxes – Subsidies.

The correct answer is Article 17.

Key Points

• Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes the concept of ‘untouchability’ and prohibits its practice in any shape or form.
• In fact, the enforcement of any disability arising out of untouchability shall be an offense punishable in accordance with the law.
• In fact, this is one of the few fundamental rights which is available to individuals.
• To make the untouchability law further strong, parliament passed an Untouchability (offenses) Act in 1955.
• However, this act was further amended and also renamed in the year 1976 as the Protection of the Civil Rights Act, of 1955.​

Additional Information Article 14 -  Equality before law.

• The said Article is in two parts – while it commands the State not to deny to any person ‘equality before the law’,
• It also commands the State not to deny the ‘equal protection of the laws’.
• Equality before the law prohibits discrimination. It is a negative concept.
• The concept of ‘equal protection of the laws’ requires the State to give special treatment to persons in different situations in order to establish equality amongst all. It is positive in character. Therefore, the necessary corollary to this would be that equals would be treated equally, whilst un-equals would have to be treated unequally

Article 15-  Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.

• It secures the citizens from every sort of discrimination by the State, on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth or any of them. However, this Article does not prevent the State from making any special provisions for women or children.
• It also allows the State to extend special provisions for socially and economically backward classes for their advancement. It applies to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) as well.

Article 16-  Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment. 

• It assures equality of opportunity in matters of public employment and prevents the State from any sort of discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence, or any of them.
• This Article also provides the autonomy to the State to grant special provisions for the backward classes, under-represented States, SC & ST for posts under the State.
• Local candidates may also be given preference in certain posts. Reservation of posts for people of a certain religion or denomination in a religious or denominational institution will not be deemed illegal.

Article 17 - Abolition of Untouchability

• The practice of untouchability is an offense and anyone doing so is punishable by law.
• The Untouchability Offences Act of 1955 (renamed the Protection of Civil Rights Act in 1976) provided penalties for preventing a person from entering a place of worship or from taking water from a tank or well.

The correct answer is Pramod Sawant.

Key Points

• Pramod Sawant took oath as the Chief Minister of Goa, in a ceremony held at the Dr Shyamaprasad Mukherjee stadium in Taleigao on 28 March 2022.
• Eight other MLAs also took oath as Cabinet Ministers.
• Mr Sawant took over the reins after the death of former defense minister and Goa CM Manohar Parrikar in 2019.
• Goa Legislative Assembly consists of 40 MLA members.

Goa:

• Lok Sabha seats - 2.
• Rajya Sabha seats - 1.
• State Animal - Gaur.
• State Bird - Yellow-throated bulbul.
• National Park - Bhagwan Mahavir (Mollem) National Park.

Additional Information 

• Manohar Parrikar was a prominent leader of the BJP and had also served as the Defence Minister of India.
• Digambar Kamat is a member of the Indian National Congress and has also held the position of Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly.
• Sudin Dhavalikar is a member of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and has also served as the Minister of Public Works Department in the Goa government.

The correct answer is one time.

Key Points

• The famous Pushkar Fair of Rajasthan is held one time in a year.
• Pushkar Fair is also known as Pushkar Camel Fair or locally Kartik Fair.
• It is held in the Pushkar city of Ajmer district of Rajasthan.
• The Pushkar Fair is one of the largest camel, horse, and cattle fairs in India.
• Apart from the cattle trade, it is an important pilgrimage for Hindus to Pushkar Lake.
• Cultural events and competitions at this fair include dancing, the tussle between female teams as well as male teams, "Matka bust", "longest mustache" contest, "bridal contest", camel race, and others.
• This fair is held every year in October-November.

The correct answer is **Poverty removal.**​

Key Points 

• ​The Fifth Five-year Plan emphasized the ‘removal of poverty and attainment of self-reliance.
• The fifth Five Year Plan duration was 1974 to 1978. This plan focussed on Garibi Hatao, employment, justice, agricultural production, and defense.
• This plan was terminated in 1978 by the newly elected Moraji Desai government.
• The Electricity Supply Act was amended in 1975, a Twenty-point program was launched in 1975, the Minimum Needs Programme (MNP), and the Indian National Highway System was introduced.

 Additional Information

• Planning Commission was set up on 15 March 1950 and the plan era started from 1 April 1951 with the launching of the First Five Year Plan (1951-56).
• The term economic planning is used to describe the long-term plans of the government of India to develop and coordinate the economy with the efficient utilization of resources.
• Economic planning in India started after independence, in the year 1950 when it was deemed necessary for the economic growth and development of the nation.
• The first eight five-year plans in India emphasized growing the public sector with huge investments in heavy and basic industries, but since the launch of the Ninth five-year plan in 1997, attention has shifted towards making the government a growth facilitator.
• The basic objective of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan is rapid and inclusive growth.
• It also emphasizes empowerment through education and skill development, reduction of gender inequality, environmental sustainability and increase the growth rate in agriculture, industry, and services to 4%,10%, and 9% resp. Provide clean drinking water for all by 2009.

The correct answer is agricultural.

Key Points

• At the time of India's independence in 1947, approximately 75 percent of the country's population relied on agriculture for their livelihoods.
• Agriculture played a central role in the rural economy, with a majority of the rural population engaged in farming or related agricultural activities.
• Most agricultural practices in India were characterized by subsistence farming, where farmers grew crops primarily to meet the needs of their own families and local communities.
• Agricultural practices were predominantly labor-intensive, with limited use of modern machinery or technology in farming operations.

Additional Information

• Agricultural population distribution according to Census 2011:
• According to the 2011 census, the majority of India's agricultural population resided in rural areas, reflecting the strong rural-urban divide in agricultural distribution.
• The census data revealed that a significant portion of India's population, approximately 67 percent, was engaged in agricultural activities, highlighting the continued importance of agriculture in the country's economy.
• The census also highlighted regional disparities in agricultural population distribution, with certain states and regions having a higher concentration of agricultural workers compared to others.
• The census data indicated a trend of fragmented landholdings in India, with a large number of farmers cultivating small plots of land.
• This pattern of small-scale farming has implications for productivity and agricultural practices.
• The census revealed a gender disparity in the agricultural workforce, with a majority of agricultural workers being male.
• However, it also indicated a significant contribution by women to agricultural activities, highlighting their crucial role in the sector.

The correct answer is Lala Lajpat Rai.

Key Points

• Lala Lajpat Rai of Punjab, Bal Gangadhar Tilak of Maharashtra, and Bipin Chandra Pal of Bengal were popularly known as Lal Bal Pal.
• They advocated the Swadeshi movement involving the boycott of all imported items and the use of Indian-made goods in 1907 during the anti-Partition agitation in Bengal which began in 1905.

Additional Information 

• Lala Lajpat Rai
• ​Born in undivided Punjab on 28 January 1865.
• In 1895, he started the Punjab National Bank—the first Indian bank to begin solely with the Indian capital.
• He focused his efforts on a self-sufficient India.
• Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• Tilak was a loud voice against the British rule.
• His articles in newspapers like Kesari, which he founded in 1881 had earned him strong support from like-minded people like the Chapekar brothers.
• With the slogan “Swarajya majha janmasiddha hakka ahe… Ani to me milavnarach,” he ignited strong patriotism among his Marathi peers. “Swarajya (self-rule) is my birthright, and I shall have it” became a popular chant during the freedom struggle.
• Tilak was the “Father of the Indian Unrest.” according to Britishers.
• Bipin Chandra Pal ​
• The father of revolutionary thoughts, Bipin Chandra Pal, was born to a wealthy family in Sylhet, Bengal Presidency (now in Bangladesh).
• Pal was a journalist by profession and had always turned to his pen to unite efforts of Indians for Swarajya and Swadeshi goods.

The correct answer is invade.

Key Points

• Pioneer species are the first organisms to colonize a newly formed or disturbed area.
• These species are able to survive in harsh conditions and are usually fast-growing and hardy.
• The sequential, gradual, and predictable changes in the species composition in an area are called succession or ecological succession.
• The entire sequence of communities that successively changes in a given area is called sere(s).
• The individual transitional communities are termed seral stages or seral communities.
• The community that is in near equilibrium with the environment is called a climax community.
• The species that invade a bare area are called pioneer species.​

Explanation:

• Lichens are the pioneer species on a bare area or Xerarch condition.
• The lichen secretes some acids to dissolve rock and help in weathering and soil formation.
• Later, some small bryophytes invade and hold a small amount of soil.
• The bryophytes are succeded by herbs, shrubs, and ultimately big trees.
• At last, a stable climax forest is formed.
• The xerophytic habitat gets converted into a mesophytic one.​

Additional Information 

• Hydrach succession takes place in wet areas or water, leading to successional series progress from hydric to mesic conditions.
• The pioneer species are phytoplankton.

The correct answer is 132.

Key Points

• India is ranked 132 out of 191 in the Human Development Index, 2021.
• According to a report released by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), with an HDI value of 0.633, India is ranked 132 out of 191 countries in the 2021 Human Development Index.
• India has been placed in the medium human development category.
• In the 2020 report, India was 0.645 and ranked 131^st among 189 countries.
• Sri Lanka has got 73^rd rank in the Human Development Index. With this, China has been ranked 79^th, Bhutan 127^th, Bangladesh 129^th, Nepal 143^rd and Pakistan 161^st.
• Switzerland has been ranked first in the report of the United Nations Human Development Index.
• This is followed by Norway, then Iceland, Hong Kong, and Australia in fifth place.

Additional Information 

• Human development is a measure of a nation's health, education, and average income.
• It has declined for two consecutive years - 2020 and 2021 - reversing five years of progress.
• What is the concept of human development:-
• Human development refers to the expansion of all those economic, social, cultural and political areas which are necessary for the development of human beings.
• Knowledge, better standard of living, equality and social justice, human security and human rights, environmental sustainability, participation in social and political life, health and longevity, etc. are all included in the characteristics of human development, thus human development is an important end of economic prosperity.

Given:

Buy 4 get 1 free

Formula:

Net Discount = (Free items/Total items) × 100%

Calculation:

⇒ Net Discount = (1/(4 + 1)) × 100%

⇒ Net Discount = 20%

Therefore, the net discount percentage is 20%.

Given:

Time taken by the trains to cross each other when running at the same speed in the opposite direction: 5 seconds.

The speed of the first train is doubled.

The speed of the second train is halved.

Concept:

The time taken by two trains to cross each other is inversely proportional to their relative speed.

Calculations:

Let's the speed of the first train as 'a' and the speed of the second train as 'a' too, as they are running at the same speed.

Relative speed = a + a = 2a.

After the changes, the speed of the first train becomes 2a (doubled) and the speed of the second train becomes a/2 (halved).

New relative speed = 2a + a/2 = 5a/2.

Since time is inversely proportional to speed, the ratio of the original time to the new time is equal to the ratio of the new speed to the original speed.

⇒ Original time : New time = New speed : Original speed

⇒ 5 : New time = (5a/2) : 2a

⇒ New time = 5 × (2a / 5a/2) = 5 × (4/5) = 4 seconds.

Therefore, the time taken by the trains to cross each other when the speed of the first train is doubled and the speed of the second train is halved is 4 seconds.

Shortcut Trick

For a number to be divisible by 9, the sum of its digits must be a multiple of 9.

Sum of digits = 7 + 2 + 5 + x + 3 = 17 + x

The nearest multiple of 9 greater than 17 is 18.

⇒ 17 + x = 18 ⇒ x = 1

∴ The correct answer is 1.

Alternate Method

Given:

A 5-digit number 725x3 which is exactly divisible by 9.

Concept Used:

A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 9.

Calculation:

⇒ Sum of the digits = 7 + 2 + 5 + x + 3

⇒ Sum = 17 + x

⇒ For the number to be divisible by 9, (17 + x) must be divisible by 9.

⇒ The possible multiples of 9 are 9, 18, 27, 36, etc.

⇒ Since x is a single digit (0 ≤ x ≤ 9), the maximum possible sum is 17 + 9 = 26.

⇒ The only valid multiple of 9 between 17 and 26 is 18.

⇒ 17 + x = 18

⇒ x = 18 − 17

⇒ x = 1

∴ The correct answer is 1.

Additional Information

Divisibility Rule of 3

A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of all its digits is divisible by 3.

Divisibility Rule of 11

A number is divisible by 11 if the difference between the sum of digits at odd positions and the sum of digits at even positions is either 0 or a multiple of 11.

Divisibility Rule of 4 and 8

A number is divisible by 4 if its last two digits form a number divisible by 4. It is divisible by 8 if its last three digits form a number divisible by 8.

Given:

Profit of 5% and 10%,

Difference in selling prices = Rs. 5

Concept:

Selling Price = Cost Price + Profit

Calculation:

⇒ Let's assume Cost Price is x

⇒ Selling Price 1 = x + 5% of x

⇒ Selling Price 2 = x + 10% of x

⇒ The difference between the two selling prices is Rs. 5

⇒ Selling Price 2 - Selling Price 1 = 5

⇒ Solving the above equation we get x = 500

⇒ Therefore, the ratio of the two selling prices is 21 ∶ 22

Hence, the ratio of the two selling prices is 21 ∶ 22.

Given:

Incorrect average = 7,

Incorrect marks = 10,

Correct marks = 6,

Total students = 8

Concept:

Correct Average = Total Marks / Total Students

Calculation:

⇒ Incorrect Total Marks = Incorrect average × Total students = 7 × 8 = 56

⇒ Correct Total Marks = Incorrect Total Marks - Incorrect Marks + Correct Marks = 56 - 10 + 6 = 52

⇒ Correct Average = Correct Total Marks/Total students = 52/8 = 6.5

Hence, the correct average is 6.5.

Given:

P and Q can complete work in 8 days,

Q and R can complete work in 12 days,

R and P can complete work in 15 days

Concept:

Work = Efficiency × Time, where efficiency is the ability of a person to do the work

Calculation:

Total work = LCM(8, 12, 15) = 120 units

⇒ Efficiency of (P + Q) = 120/8 = 15

⇒ Efficiency of (Q + R) = 120/12 = 10

⇒ Efficiency of (R + P) = 120/15 = 8

⇒  Efficiency of 2(P + Q + R) = 15 + 10 + 8 = 33

⇒ P + Q + R = 33/2

⇒ R = 33/2 - 15 = 3/2

⇒ Days taken by R to complete the work = 120/(3/2) = 80 days

Hence, R alone will take 80 days to complete the work.

Given:

Anish can complete work in 88 days,

Yug can complete work in 66 days,

Total time to complete work = 44 days

Concept:

Work done = Time × Rate, where rate is the ability of a person to do the work

Calculation:

Total work = LCM(88, 66) = 264 units

Efficiency of Anish = 264/88 = 3

Efficiency of Yug = 264/66 = 4

Work completed by Anish in 44 days = 44 × 3 = 132 units

Remaining work = 264 - 132 = 132 units

Days taken by Yug to complete this work = 132/4 = 33 

Days after Yug join Anish = Total days to complete the work - days taken by Yug to complete remaining work 

⇒ 44 - 33 = 11 days

 

Hence, Yug should join Anish after approximately 11 days.

Given:

Diameter of sphere = 14 cm

Concept:

Volume of a sphere = (4/3)πr³

Calculation:

⇒ Radius = Diameter/2 = 14/2 = 7 cm

⇒ Volume = (4/3) × (22/7) × (7)³ = 1437.33 cm³

Hence, the volume of the sphere is approximately 1437.33 cm³.

Given:

Total runs scored by A, B, and C = 856,

A ∶ B = 6 ∶ 7,

B ∶ C = 5 ∶ 6

Concept:

Ratio of quantities

Calculation:

⇒ The total ratio is A ∶ B ∶ C = 30 ∶ 35 ∶ 42

⇒ Runs scored by B = (35/107) × 856 = 280

Hence, the number of runs scored by B is 280.

Given:

Increase in side of cube = 15%

Concept:

Volume of cube = Side³

Calculation:

⇒ Increase in volume = (1 + 15/100)³ - 1 = 0.51975 or 51.975%

Hence, the volume of the cube will increase by approximately 52%.

Given:

Listed price of car = ₹85,000,

Discounts = 20% and 10%,

Repair cost = ₹3,800,

Profit = 20%

Concept:

Successive discount formula = a + b - ab/100,

Profit = Selling price - Cost price

Calculation:

⇒ Price after discount = ₹85,000 × (1 - 20/100) × (1 - 10/100) = ₹61,200

⇒ Cost price including repair = ₹61,200 + ₹3,800 = ₹65,000

⇒ Selling price = ₹65,000 × (1 + 20/100) = ₹78,000

Hence, the selling price of the car is ₹78,000.

Given:

Compound interest for 2 years at 10% per annum,

Total amount = ₹605

Concept:

Compound Interest = Total amount - Principal

Calculation:

⇒ Let's assume the Principal is P

⇒ P × (1 + 10/100)² = ₹605

⇒ P × 11/10 × 11/10 = ₹605

⇒ P = ₹605 × 10/11 × 10/11

⇒ P = ₹500

Hence, the principal is ₹500.

Given:

Total voters = 12000,

Voters for A = 30%,

Voters for B = 25%,

Voters for C = 40%

Concept:

Number of non-voters = Total voters - (Voters for A + Voters for B + Voters for C)

Calculation:

⇒ Number of non-voters = 12000 - (12000 × 30/100 + 12000 × 25/100 + 12000 × 40/100) = 12000 - (3600 + 3000 + 4800) = 600

Hence, the number of voters who did not vote for any of these three participants is 600.

Given:

Selling price after discount = Rs. 28,800,

Discount = 10%,

Gain = 25%

Concept:

Marked price = Selling price/(1 - Discount/100),

Cost price = Selling price/(1 + Gain/100)

Calculation:

⇒ Marked price = Rs. 28,800/(1 - 10/100) = Rs. 32,000

⇒ Cost price = Rs. 32,000/(1 + 25/100) = Rs. 25,600

Hence, the cost price of the washing machine is Rs. 25,600.

Shortcut Trick

When the vertices of an equilateral triangle are cut to form a regular hexagon, the side length is exactly trisected.

Side of the regular hexagon = Side of triangle ÷ 3 = a / 3.

Area of a regular hexagon = 6 × Area of small equilateral triangle = 6 × (√3 ÷ 4) × (side)².

Area = 6 × (√3 ÷ 4) × (a / 3)² = (3√3 ÷ 2) × (a² ÷ 9).

Area = √3a² ÷ 6 = a² / (2√3).

∴ The correct answer is a² / (2√3) square units.

Alternate Method

Given:

An equilateral triangle with side length a.

The vertices are cut out to make a regular hexagon.

Formula Used:

Area of an equilateral triangle = (√3 ÷ 4) × a²

Area of a regular hexagon = 6 × (√3 ÷ 4) × x² (where x is the side length)

Calculations:

⇒ Let the side length of the regular hexagon be x.

⇒ When cutting the vertices of an equilateral triangle to form a regular hexagon, the cut-out portions are smaller equilateral triangles of side length x.

⇒ The original side 'a' consists of three linear segments: one side of a cut-off triangle, one side of the hexagon, and one side of another cut-off triangle.

⇒ x + x + x = a

⇒ 3x = a

⇒ x = a / 3

⇒ The area of the regular hexagon is the combined area of 6 small equilateral triangles of side x.

⇒ Area = 6 × [(√3 ÷ 4) × (a / 3)²]

⇒ Area = 6 × (√3 ÷ 4) × (a² ÷ 9)

⇒ Area = (6√3 × a²) ÷ 36

⇒ Area = (√3 × a²) ÷ 6

⇒ Multiplying numerator and denominator by √3 to simplify the fraction:

⇒ Area = (√3 × √3 × a²) ÷ (6 × √3) = 3a² ÷ 6√3

⇒ Area = a² / (2√3)

∴ The correct answer is a² / (2√3) square units.

Additional Information

Area of an Equilateral Triangle

The area of an equilateral triangle with side 'a' is given by Area = (√3 ÷ 4) × a², and its height is h = (√3 ÷ 2) × a.

Regular Hexagon Area

A regular hexagon with side 'x' is structurally made of 6 identical equilateral triangles. Its total area is 6 × (√3 ÷ 4) × x² = (3√3 ÷ 2) × x².

Inradius & Circumradius of Equilateral Triangle

For an equilateral triangle of side 'a', the inradius is r = a ÷ (2√3) and the circumradius is R = a ÷ √3. Note that the circumradius is always exactly double the inradius (R = 2r).

Max Area Hexagon in a Triangle

The largest regular hexagon that can be inscribed in any equilateral triangle is formed precisely by cutting off its corners, and its side length is always strictly one-third of the parent triangle's side.

Given:

Speed of train 1 = 40 km/h,

Speed of train 2 = 45 km/h,

Difference in distance = 20 km

Concept:

Relative speed when moving towards each other = Speed1 + Speed2,

Time = Distance/Speed

Calculation:

⇒ Time taken to meet = Difference in distance/Difference in speeds = 20 km/5 km/h = 4 hours

⇒ Distance between the stations = (Speed of train 1 + Speed of train 2) × Time = (40 + 45) km/h × 4 hours = 340 km

Hence, the distance between the two stations is 340 km.

Given:

Investments of A = ₹10,000 for 1 year and ₹15,000 for 2 years,

B = ₹15,000 for 1 year and ₹20,000 for 2 years,

C = ₹20,000 for 1 year and ₹10,000 for 2 years.

Concept:

Ratio of profits = Ratio of investments if the rate of profit is the same

Calculation:

⇒ Total investment of A = 10,000 × 1 + 15,000 × 2 = ₹40,000

⇒ Total investment of B = 15,000 × 1 + 20,000 × 2 = ₹55,000

⇒ Total investment of C = 20,000 × 1 + 10,000 × 2 = ₹40,000

⇒ Ratio of profits = Total investment of A ∶ Total investment of B ∶ Total investment of C = 40,000 ∶ 55,000 ∶ 40,000 = 8 ∶ 11 ∶ 8

Hence, the ratio of profits of A, B, and C after three years from starting is 8 ∶ 11 ∶ 8.

Calculation:

⇒ 15.2625 − [5.2 + 0.25 × (4.78 − 1.5 × 3.02)]

⇒ 15.2625 − [5.2 + 0.25 × (4.78 − 4.53)]

⇒ 15.2625 − [5.2 + 0.25 × 0.25]

⇒ 15.2625 − [5.2 + 0.0625]

⇒ 15.2625 − 5.2625

⇒ 10

So, the simplified form of the equation is 10.

Given:

Distance = 50 km,

Total run time = 70 minutes,

Stoppage time at stations = 2 + 4 + 6 + 8 = 20 minutes

Concept:

Average speed = Total distance/Total time

Calculation:

⇒ Total time including stoppages = 70 + 20 = 90 minutes = 90/60 = 1.5 hours

⇒ Average speed = 50 km/1.5 hours = 100/3 km/h

Hence, the average speed of the train between stations P and U is 100/3 km/h.

Given:

Compound interest = ₹92,727,

Principal = ₹10,00,000,

Rate = 3%

Concept:

Compound Interest = Principal × (1 + Rate/100)ⁿ - Principal, where n is the number of periods

Calculation:

⇒ 92,727 = 10,00,000 × [(1 + 3/100)ⁿ - 1]

⇒ 92,727/10,00,000 = [(1 + 3/100)ⁿ - 1]

⇒ 92,727/10,00,000 + 1 = (1 + 3/100)ⁿ

⇒ 1092,727/10,00,000 = (1 + 3/100)ⁿ

⇒ (103/100)³ = (1 + 3/100)ⁿ

⇒ (1 + 3/100)3 = (1 + 3/100)ⁿ

⇒ n = 3 years

Hence, the number of years required for the compound interest to amount to ₹92,727 is 3 years.

The correct answer is "Grow."

 Key Points

• Diminish means to make or become less. (छोटा होना या छोटा करना, महत्व घटाना; कम होना या करना)
• Example: The world’s rainforests are diminishing fast.
• The antonym of diminish is grow.
• Grow means to become larger in size, amount, or degree. (आकार या संख्‍या की दृष्टि से बढ़ना; बड़ा होना)
• Example: Children grow so quickly.
• The correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

• Option 2, Empty, is not an antonym of diminish as it means to have nothing inside or to remove everything from a container. (ख़ाली)
• Option 3, Futile, means pointless or ineffective and is not related to size or quantity. (निरर्थक या अप्रभावी और आकार या मात्रा से संबंधित नहीं है)
• Option 4, Decline, is a partial antonym of diminish as it also means to become smaller or less, but it is usually used to describe a gradual or continuous decrease rather than a sudden one. ((किसी का) ह्रास होना, क्षीण होना)

The correct answer is "Brief."

Key Points

• "Fleeting" means something that lasts for a very short time or passes quickly, brief. (बहुत कम समय तक चलने वाला)
• Example: This is just a fleeting visit.
• "Brief" means short or quick. (संक्षिप्‍त या अल्‍पकालिक)
• Example: We had a brief meeting with the client before finalizing the deal.
• The synonym of "fleeting" is "brief."
• The correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

• Option 2 (Final) means something that is ultimate or conclusive. (अंतिम (क्रम की दृष्टि से))
• Option 3 (Hasty) means something that is done in a hurry or without proper thought. (जल्‍दी में कहा या किया हुआ; तीव्र गतिक)
• Option 4 (Last) means something that comes at the end or is final in a series. (अंत का, अंतिम; सबके बाद, अंत में)

The correct answer is "To be very successful."

 Key Points

• "Riding high" is an idiom that means to be very successful. (बहुत सफल होना)
• Example: After the company's recent IPO, their stock price has been riding high.
• The phrase can be used to describe a person, a team, or a business that is doing well.
• The correct answer is Option 4.

Here, the erroneous part is "was."

 Key Points

• The subject "Very few animals" is plural, so the verb should also be plural.
• "Was" is a singular helping verb, so it is incorrect.
• The correct verb should be "were."
• The correct answer is Option 3.

Correct sentence: Very few animals were as faithful as the dog.

The correct answer is "When one problem causes another problem."

 Key Points

• A vicious cycle refers to a situation where one problem leads to another problem, which then leads back to the first problem, creating a never-ending cycle. (दुष्चक्र एक ऐसी स्थिति को संदर्भित करता है जहां एक समस्या दूसरी समस्या की ओर ले जाती है, जो फिर पहली समस्या की ओर ले जाती है, जिससे एक कभी न खत्म होने वाला चक्र बनता है)
• The term can be used in various contexts, such as economics, health, and social issues.
• Example: Poverty can lead to poor education, which then leads to limited job opportunities, which then leads back to poverty.
• The phrase can also be used in a negative sense, implying a harmful cycle that is difficult to break.
• The correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is "because the neighbours will complain."

Key Points

• The original sentence is in present tense, so the correct option should also be in present tense.
• Option 2 correctly uses the future tense (will complain) to show that the neighbours have not yet complained but are likely to if a party is held.
• Option 3 is incorrect as it uses the present perfect tense (has been complaining), which suggests that the complaining has already taken place.
• Option 4 is incorrect as it uses the past tense (had complained), which suggests that the complaining has already happened and is no longer relevant.
• The correct answer is Option 2.

Correct sentence: Having a party is a bad idea because the neighbours will complain.

The correct answer is "dazzling."

 Key Points

• The word "glowing" in the sentence means shining or emitting light. (चमकना या प्रकाश उत्सर्जित करना)
• Example: There were glowing LEDs.
• The synonym for "glowing" that best fits the context of the sentence is "dazzling."
• "Dazzling" means extremely bright or impressive. (चौंधिया देने वाला)
• Example: That was a dazzling light.
• The use of the word "like" indicates a comparison between the fireflies and city lights at night, emphasizing the brightness and beauty of the scene.
• The sentence uses a simile to create a vivid image of the field at night.
• The correct answer is Option 2.

 Additional Information

• Option 1 (devious) means deceitful or dishonest. (चालबाज़, छली)
• Option 3 (furious) means very angry or violent. (बहुत क्रुद्घ)
• Option 4 (gracious) means kind or courteous. ((व्‍यक्ति या उसका आचरण) दयालु, नम्र और उदार)

The correct answer is "but also."

 Key Points

• We use not only X but also Y in formal contexts.
• "But also" is a conjunction that is used to connect two phrases or clauses, indicating that both are true or important.
• In this sentence, "but also" is used to show that history is not just vast, but also intriguing.
• The use of a comma before "but also" is optional, but it helps to clarify the sentence structure.
• Example: The car not only is economical but also feels good to drive.
• The correct answer is Option 1.

Correct sentence: History is not only a very vast subject but also very intriguing.

 Additional Information

• Option 2, "besides", is also a conjunction that can be used to connect two ideas. However, it is more commonly used to introduce an additional point or argument.
• Option 3, "and", is a conjunction that is used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. It does not convey the same meaning as "but also" in this context.
• Option 4, "also", is an adverb that is used to indicate that something is in addition to something else. However, it does not show the contrast between two ideas that "but also" does.

The correct answer is "Adversary."

 

Key Points

• "Antagonist" means a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something. (ऐसा व्यक्ति जो सक्रिय रूप से किसी व्यक्ति या वस्तु का विरोध या शत्रुतापूर्ण व्यवहार करता हो)
• Example: The antagonists in this dispute are quite unwilling to compromise.
• "Adversary" is a synonym of "antagonist."
• "Adversary" means an opponent or enemy. (शत्रु; किसी स्‍पर्धा में विरोधी पक्ष)
• Example: He saw her as his main adversary within the company.
• The correct answer is Option 2.

Additional Information

• "Evil" (Option 1) means morally wrong or wicked. (बुरा, दुष्‍ट, पापी; लोगों को दुखी करने वाला)
• "Nerd" (Option 3) refers to a person who is extremely interested in academic or intellectual pursuits. (पुरानी चाल का और उबाऊ शौक़ पालने वाला आदमी, खूसट आदमी)
• "Amiable" (Option 4) means friendly and pleasant. (मैत्रीपूर्ण और सुखद)

The correct answer is "Sympathetic."

 Key Points

• Cruel means having a lack of mercy or kindness towards others. (किसी को शारीरिक अथवा मानसिक पीड़ा देनेवाला; निर्मम, क्रूर)
• Example: She is very cruel.
• Sympathetic means showing compassion or understanding towards others. (सहानुभूतिपूर्ण, हमदर्द)
• Example: We are sympathetic to that point of view and have the same goals.
• The antonym of "Cruel" is "Sympathetic."
• The correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

• Sensible can also mean reasonable or logical. ((व्‍यक्ति और उसका आचरण) तर्क और अनुभव पर आधारित निर्णय करने में समर्थ; समझदार; व्‍यवहार-कुशल)
• Unkind can also mean unfriendly or unpleasant. (बुरा लगने वाला और अमैत्रीपूर्ण, रूखा और निष्‍ठुर)
• Derogatory can also mean insulting or offensive. (प्रतिष्ठा रहित, अपमानजनक, अनादरपूर्ण)

The correct answer is "Venomous."

Key Points

• The correct spelling of the misspelt word is Venomous.
• The word 'venomous' means poisonous and is used to describe animals that can inject venom into their prey or attackers. (विषैला, ज़हरीला)
• Example: She found a highly venomous black widow spider in a bunch of grapes.
• The correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is "write."

 Key Points

• "Write" is the correct spelling for the action of composing written communication. (लिखना (काग़ज़ पर क़लम या पेंसिल से))
• Example: Write your name on the paper.
• Here, we are talking about a letter, so the correct choice must be "write."
• The correct answer is Option 3.

Correct sentence: He used to write letters to his parents from Bangalore.

Additional Information

• "Wright" is a surname and can also refer to a skilled worker, such as a shipwright or wheelwright. (एक कुशल श्रमिक)
• "Rite" can also refer to a particular style or manner of doing something, such as a dance rite. (वर्ग विशेष द्वारा (प्रायः धार्मिक प्रयोजन से) किया गया अनुष्‍ठान)
• "Right" can also mean a legal entitlement or permission, such as the right to vote. (शुद्घ, सही; सच)

The correct answer is "Egypt is famous for its pyramid."

 Key Points

• The word 'pyramid' is spelled correctly in option 1.
• The other options have spelling errors in the word 'pyramid.'
• "Pyramid" means a shape with a flat base and three or four sides in the shape of triangles. (चौरस आधार और त्रिभुजनुमा तीन या चार पार्श्‍वों वाली आकृति; पिरामिड)
• The correct spelling of the word is 'pyramid' and not 'piramid', 'peryamid', or 'peramid'.
• The correct sentence is 'Egypt is famous for its pyramid', which means that Egypt is known for its ancient structures that have a triangular shape and are built as tombs or monuments for pharaohs.
• The correct answer is Option 1.

Correct sentence: Egypt is famous for its pyramid.

The correct answer is "are causing great concern to Indian economists."

 Key Points

• The original sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• The phrase "great concern" must be followed by a preposition "to."
• The preposition "on" should be replaced with "to" to show who is being affected by the concern.
• The correct answer is Option 2.

Correct sentence: Rising prices are causing great concern to Indian economists at the present moment.

The correct answer is "sophisticated."

 Key Points

• "Naive" means having or showing a lack of experience, judgment, or information; credulous. (अनुभव, निर्णय या जानकारी की कमी होना या प्रदर्शित होना; विश्रंभी)
• Example: She's so naive she believes everything she reads.
• "Sophisticated" is the antonym of "naive."
• "Sophisticated" means knowledgeable, refined, or worldly-wise. (जानकार, परिष्कृत, या सांसारिक-समझदार)
• Example: The sophisticated businesswoman knew exactly how to handle the difficult situation.
• The correct answer is Option 2.

Correct sentence: She looks like a young Sigourney Weaver and plays the sophisticated heroine well, if a little too credulous for my taste.

 Additional Information

• Option 1, childish, means immature or silly. (बचकाना; नासमझी का)
• Option 3, tricked, means deceived or fooled. (किसी से छल करना)
• Option 4, careless, means negligent or not paying attention. (असावधान, लापरवाह)

The correct answer is "tests."

 Key Points

• "Tests" is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
• The verb "tests" means to evaluate or examine something to determine its quality, performance, or knowledge. (किसी वस्‍तु को सावधानी से आज़माना, इस्‍तेमाल करना या परखना (जानने के लिए कि वह कैसी है या क्‍या है))
• Example: All of these papers have been tested.
• The sentence suggests that something is being evaluated or examined.
• The word "tests" is grammatically correct in the sentence.
• The correct answer is Option 4.
• Correct passage:

A puzzle is a game, challenge, or toy that tests one’s inventiveness or knowledge. The solver of a puzzle is supposed to ______ (2) ______ parts together logically to arrive at the correct or enjoyable solution to the challenge. Crossword puzzles, word-search puzzles, number puzzles, relational puzzles, and logic puzzles are examples of puzzle ______ (3) ______. Puzzles are frequently developed for fun purposes, but they may also result from ______ (4) ______ mathematical or logical challenges. In such circumstances, its answer might make an important ______ (5) ______ to mathematical research. 

 Additional Information

• "Enjoys" means to take pleasure in something or find it enjoyable. ((किसी वस्‍तु का) आनंद लेना)
• Example: She enjoys reading books.
• "Elicits" means to draw out a response or reaction from someone or something. (किसी से सूचना, तथ्‍य आदि निकलवाना)
• Example: The comedian's joke elicited laughter from the audience.
• "Invokes" means to call upon or appeal to something, usually a higher power or authority. ((किसी कार्य के समर्थन में) नियम, क़ानून आदि प्रयोग करना)
• Example: The politician invoked the Constitution in his speech.

The correct answer is "fit."

 Key Points

• "Fit" means to be suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation, to be the right size or shape for somebody/something. (किसी व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु के लिए आकार या बनावट में एकदम सही होना; उचित होना)
• Example: The dress fits perfectly for the party tonight.
• The goal of solving a puzzle is to logically put the pieces together to get the right answer or a fun way to solve the problem.
• The correct answer is Option 3.
• Correct passage:

A puzzle is a game, challenge, or toy that tests one’s inventiveness or knowledge. The solver of a puzzle is supposed to fit parts together logically to arrive at the correct or enjoyable solution to the challenge. Crossword puzzles, word-search puzzles, number puzzles, relational puzzles, and logic puzzles are examples of puzzle ______ (3) ______. Puzzles are frequently developed for fun purposes, but they may also result from ______ (4) ______ mathematical or logical challenges. In such circumstances, its answer might make an important ______ (5) ______ to mathematical research. 

Additional Information

• "Manifest" means to display or show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance. (किसी के कार्यों या दिखावे से (किसी गुण या भावना को) प्रदर्शित करना या प्रदर्शित करना)
• "Disintegrate" means to break up into small parts or lose cohesion. (टुकड़े-टुकड़े हो जाना, विखंडित होना, विघटित होना)
• "Paste" means to stick something to something else using paste or a similar substance (glue). (लेई या गोंद से एक वस्‍तु को दूसरी से चिपकाना)

The correct answer is "genres."

Key Points

• 'Genres' refers to categories or types of artistic works, such as books, music, or films. (साहित्‍य, कला, फ़िल्‍म या संगीत का विशेष प्रकार जिसकी पहचान के विशिष्‍ट लक्षण होते हैं; रूप विधा)
• Example: What genre does the book fall into - comedy or tragedy?
• Puzzle categories include word searches, logic, relational, numerical, crossword, and word search puzzles.
• The correct answer is Option 2.
• Correct passage:

A puzzle is a game, challenge, or toy that tests one’s inventiveness or knowledge. The solver of a puzzle is supposed to fit parts together logically to arrive at the correct or enjoyable solution to the challenge. Crossword puzzles, word-search puzzles, number puzzles, relational puzzles, and logic puzzles are examples of puzzle genres. Puzzles are frequently developed for fun purposes, but they may also result from ______ (4) ______ mathematical or logical challenges. In such circumstances, its answer might make an important ______ (5) ______ to mathematical research.

Additional Information

• The word 'species' refers to a group of living organisms that share certain characteristics and can interbreed. (एक ही प्रकार के और एक साथ प्रजनित पौधों या पशुओं का वर्ग; जाति, प्रजाति, वर्ग)
• 'Attachment' refers to an emotional bond or connection to someone or something. (संलग्‍न वस्‍तु)
• 'Aggregates' refers to a collection or group of things that are brought together. (चीजों का एक संग्रह या समूह जो एक साथ लाया जाता है)

The correct answer is "significant."

 Key Points

• "Significant" means important or meaningful. (महत्वपूर्ण, काफ़ी बड़ा (इतना कि दीख जाए))
• It is the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
• Example: The CEO's decision had a significant impact on the company's profits.
• The word is often used to describe something that has a notable impact or influence.
• The correct answer is Option 3.
• Correct passage:

A puzzle is a game, challenge, or toy that tests one’s inventiveness or knowledge. The solver of a puzzle is supposed to fit parts together logically to arrive at the correct or enjoyable solution to the challenge. Crossword puzzles, word-search puzzles, number puzzles, relational puzzles, and logic puzzles are examples of puzzle genres. Puzzles are frequently developed for fun purposes, but they may also result from significant mathematical or logical challenges. In such circumstances, its answer might make an important ______ (5) ______ to mathematical research. 

 Additional Information

• Servile: overly submissive or obedient. ((अमान्‍य) ख़ुशामदी, चापलूस, दासोचित)
• Subsidiary: a company that is controlled by another company. (व्‍यापारिक कंपनी जो बड़ी कंपनी के अंतर्गत तथा उससे नियंत्रित हो; नियंत्रित कंपनी या व्‍यवसाय)
• Subordinate: lower in rank or position. (किसी के अधीन (कम शक्ति या अधिकार वाला) महत्व में किसी से कम या छोटा; अधीनस्‍थ)

The correct answer is "addition."

 Key Points

• "Addition" means the act of adding something to something else. (जोड़ने की क्रिया, विशेषतः संख्‍याओं को; संयोजन, योग)
• The word is commonly used in mathematics, but can also refer to adding something to a group or collection.
• Example: Twice a week the children are tested in basic mathematical skills such as addition and subtraction.
• In this context, the blank is asking for the most appropriate option to fill in a certain position.
• "Addition" is the correct option to choose in this case.
• The correct answer is Option 4.
• Correct passage:

A puzzle is a game, challenge, or toy that tests one’s inventiveness or knowledge. The solver of a puzzle is supposed to fit parts together logically to arrive at the correct or enjoyable solution to the challenge. Crossword puzzles, word-search puzzles, number puzzles, relational puzzles, and logic puzzles are examples of puzzle genres. Puzzles are frequently developed for fun purposes, but they may also result from significant mathematical or logical challenges. In such circumstances, its answer might make an important addition to mathematical research. 

 Additional Information

• Deviation: a departure or divergence from a course or standard. (किसी पाठ्यक्रम या मानक से विचलन)
• Annexation: the action of annexing something, especially territory. (किसी चीज़, विशेषकर क्षेत्र पर कब्ज़ा करने की क्रिया)
• Inspection: the act of examining something carefully, typically to assess its condition or to detect any problems. (किसी चीज़ की सावधानीपूर्वक जांच करने की क्रिया, आमतौर पर उसकी स्थिति का आकलन करने या किसी समस्या का पता लगाने के लिए)

रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति के लिए सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त शब्द "सर्वसाधारण" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points

• वाक्य के अनुसार- समाचार पत्रों में सर्वसाधारण के लिए सूचना प्रकाशित की जाती है।'
• रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति के लिए सर्वसाधारण शब्द का प्रयोग किया जाएगा।
• सर्वसाधारण का अर्थ-  आम लोग, जनता।
• अन्य विकल्पों में दिए गये शब्दों का प्रयोग करने से वाक्य का सार्थक अर्थ नहीं मिलता है।

Important Pointsअन्य विकल्प- 

वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द का पास का पर्यायवाची "दूर" नहीं है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• वाक्य- मेरा घर मेरे विद्यालय के 'पास' ही है।
• दूर शब्द पास का विलोम शब्द है।
• अन्य ���िकल्प निकट, सन्निकट, समीप रेखांकित शब्द पास के पर्यायवाची है।
• पास के अन्य पर्यायवाची-
• आसपास, नजदीक, इधर-उधर, प्रत्येक दिशा में, चारों ओर, हर तरफ,पड़ोस।

Important Pointsअन्य महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द- 

वाक्य के रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति के लिए उचित समानार्थी शब्द "अवधि" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• वाक्य- विधानसभा का चुनाव एक निश्चित _________  के लिए होता है।
• इस वाक्य में रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति के लिए समानार्थी शब्द अवधि का प्रयोग होगा।
• सही वाक्य- विधानसभा का चुनाव एक निश्चित अवधि के लिए होता है।
• अवधि के अन्य समानार्थी शब्द- 
• काल,अवधि,दौरान,युग,अंतराल,वक्त,पल,घड़ी।

Important Pointsअन्य महत्वपूर्ण समानार्थी शब्द- 

कुत्ता रेंकता है। इस वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द के स्थान पर "भौंकता" शब्द उपयुक्त होगा। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• वाक्य-  कुत्ता रेंकता है।
• इस वाक्य में रेंकता शब्द के स्थान पर भौंकता होगा, क्योंकि कुत्ता भौंकता है।
• सही वाक्य- कुत्ता भौंकता है।

Important Pointsअन्य विकल्प- 

'अपना हाथ जगन्नाथ' मुहावरे का सही अर्थ "अपना काम खुद करने से भला होता है"। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points  

Important Pointsअन्य महत्वपूर्ण मुहावरें- 

वाक्य में प्रयुक्त 'अंजन' शब्द निम्न में से किस अर्थ "काजल" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points

• वाक्य- आँख में अंजन दांत में मंजन।
• इस वाक्य में अंजन शब्द का अर्थ काजल है।
• अंजन का अर्थ- आँखों में लगाने का काजल या सुरमा।

Important Pointsअन्य विकल्प-

जिसे मापा न जा सके वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द "अपरिमेय" होगा। अन्य विकल्प असंगत हैं। 

Key Points

• जिसे मापा न जा सके- अपरिमेय।

अन्य विकल्प- 

Important Pointsअन्य महत्वपूर्ण उदाहरण- 

वाक्य पूर्ति के लिए "पुण्यवान" शब्द का प्रयोग होगा। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• वाक्य- पुण्यवान व्यक्ति ही मोक्ष प्राप्त करता है।
• इस व��क्य में रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति के लिए "पुण्यवान" शब्द का प्रयोग होगा।
• पुण्य शब्द का विशेषण पुण्यवान है।
• पूर्ण वाक्य- पुण्यवान व्यक्ति ही मोक्ष प्राप्त करता है।
• पुण्यवान का अर्थ- शुभ कर्म करनेवाला।

Important Pointsअन्य विकल्प- 

'जो गाँव से सम्बन्धित हो' वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द "ग्रामीण" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत हैं। 

Key Points

• जो गाँव से सम्बन्धित हो- ग्रामीण।

अन्य विकल्प- 

Important Points अन्य महत्वपूर्ण उदाहरण-