SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 08 Feb 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Symbol '

' has shifting its position in anticlockwise direction.

Symbol '

' is rotating by 45 and 90 degree alternatively.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Given Statements:

Some lamps are clocks.

All clocks are books.

Some books are stones.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:

Conclusions:

I. Some lamps are stones - False (Because, No definite relation given between Stones and Lamps, so it can be possible only).

II. Some books are lamps - True (Because, Those part of Lamps that is Clocks are also Books).

III. Some clocks are stones - False (Because, No definite relation given between Stones and Clocks, so it can be possible only).

So, Only conclusion II follows.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: The second word is a primary piece of equipment used in the first word.

Here,

Cricket : Bat → A bat is a primary piece of equipment in cricket.

Similarly,

Badminton : Racket → Racket is a primary piece of equipment in badminton.

Hence, the correct answer is "Racket".

The logic followed here is:

So, '5' will complete the series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Given: Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G.

1. Only two people sit to the right of E.

2. Only two people sit between E and A.

3. B sits second to the right of A.

4. D sits to the immediate right of F.

5. C sits at one of the positions to the left of G.

Here, C sits at the extreme left end of the line.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Given equation: 165 – 15 ÷ 5 + 6 × 16 = 102.

BODMAS Table: 

Let's check each option one by one.

Option 1) - and +

Given: 165 – 15 ÷ 5 + 6 × 16 = 102

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 165 + 15 ÷ 5 - 6 × 16 = 102

⇒ 165 + 3 - 6 × 16 = 102

⇒ 165 + 3 - 96 = 102

⇒ 168 - 96 = 102

⇒ 72 ≠ 102

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 2) + and ×

Given: 165 – 15 ÷ 5 + 6 × 16 = 102

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 165 – 15 ÷ 5 × 6 + 16 = 102

⇒ 165 – 3 × 6 + 16 = 102

⇒ 165 – 18 + 16 = 102

⇒ 181 – 18 = 102

⇒ 163 ≠ 102

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 3) + and ÷

Given: 165 – 15 ÷ 5 + 6 × 16 = 102

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 165 – 15 + 5 ÷ 6 × 16 = 102

⇒ 165 – 15 + 0.83 × 16 = 102

⇒ 165 – 15 + 13.28 = 102

⇒ 178.28 - 15 = 102

⇒ 163.28 ≠ 102

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 4) ÷ and –

Given: 165 – 15 ÷ 5 + 6 × 16 = 102

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 165 ÷ 15 - 5 + 6 × 16 = 102

⇒ 11 - 5 + 6 × 16 = 102

⇒ 11 - 5 + 96 = 102

⇒ 107 - 5 = 102

⇒ 102 = 102

⇒ LHS = RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (1^st number + 4) ÷ 5 = 2^nd number.

Now,

For, 76 : 16

→ (76 + 4) ÷ 5

→ 80 ÷ 5 = 16.

For, 56 : 12

→ (56 + 4) ÷ 5

→ 60 ÷ 5 = 12.

Similarly, for 21 : ?

→ (21 + 4) ÷ 5

→ 25 ÷ 5 = 5.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The paper when unfolded will appear as shown below:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (Sum of the place value of all alphabets) + 2 = Code of the word.

'MAKE’ is written as ‘32'

⇒ (13 + 1 + 11 + 5) + 2

⇒ 30 + 2 = 32.

'QUAD' is written as '45'

⇒ (17 + 21 + 1 + 4) + 2

⇒ 43 + 2 = 45.

Similarly, for 'SELF'

⇒ (19 + 5 + 12 + 6) + 2

⇒ 42 + 2 = 44.

So, 'SELF' will be coded as '44'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

For, ‘BRIGHT’ is written as ‘JSCVJI’,

For, ‘BROKEN' is written as 'PSCPGM’,

Similarly, for 'BUDGET'

So, 'BUDGET' will  be written as 'EVCVGI'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: The second word is the opposite of the first word.

Here,

Fast : Slow → Slow is the opposite of fast.

Similarly,

Up : Down → Down is the opposite of up.

Hence, the correct answer is "Down".

The correct dictionary order for the give words are:

5. ladle
6. laminate
7. large
8. lastly
9. latex

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Given equation: 540 + 225 ÷ 15 × 25 – 260 = 415.

BODMAS Table: 

Let's check each option one by one.

Option 1) 15 and 25

Given: 540 + 225 ÷ 15 × 25 – 260 = 415

After interchanging the numbers we get;

⇒ 540 + 225 ÷ 25 × 15 – 260 = 415

⇒ 540 + 9 × 15 – 260 = 415

⇒ 540 + 135 – 260 = 415

⇒ 675 – 260 = 415

⇒ 415 = 415

⇒ LHS = RHS

Option 2) 225 and 260

Given: 540 + 225 ÷ 15 × 25 – 260 = 415

After interchanging the numbers we get;

⇒ 540 + 260 ÷ 15 × 25 – 225 = 415

⇒ 540 + 17.33 × 25 – 225 = 415

⇒ 540 + 433.25 – 225 = 415

⇒ 973.25 - 225 = 415

⇒ 748.25 ≠ 415

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 3) 15 and 260

Given: 540 + 225 ÷ 15 × 25 – 260 = 415

After interchanging the numbers we get;

⇒ 540 + 225 ÷ 260 × 25 – 15 = 415

⇒ 540 + 0.86 × 25 – 15 = 415

⇒ 540 + 21.5 – 15 = 415

⇒ 561.5 – 15 = 415

⇒ 546.5 ≠ 415

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 4) 225 and 25

Given: 540 + 225 ÷ 15 × 25 – 260 = 415

After interchanging the numbers we get;

⇒ 540 + 25 ÷ 15 × 225 – 260 = 415

⇒ 540 + 375 – 260 = 415

⇒ 915 – 260 = 415

⇒ 655 ≠ 415

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Family Chart:

Decoding the Symbols:

 

Given: J @ K × L – M ÷ N

It means: J is the Son of K, K is the Husband of L, L is the Mother of M, M is the Sister of N.

Here, J is the Brother of N.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

So, '1076' will replace the question mark in the given series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Given: Seven people L, M, N, O, P, Q, and R.

1. R and P are sitting at the ends of the row.

2. N is sitting to the immediate right of P.

3. M is sitting to the third left of R.

4. O is sitting to the immediate right of M.

5. L is sitting between N and M.

And, Q will sit on the remaining place.

Here, Q is sitting to the immediate left of R.

 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The correct answer is Mallikarjun Kharge.

Key Points

• Mallikarjun Kharge became the President of the Indian National Congress in October 2022.
• He defeated Shashi Tharoor in the 2022 Indian National Congress presidential election.
• He is a senior Congress leader from Karnataka who has previously served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
• He has served as the Minister of Railways and the Minister of Labour and Employment in the Government of India.
• He has been a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Karnataka since 2020.

Additional Information

• Shashi Tharoor is an Indian politician and a member of the Indian National Congress.
• He has served as the Minister of State for External Affairs in the Government of India.
• He has been serving as a Member of Parliament for Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, since 2009.
• Sonia Gandhi is a former President of the Congress Party who served as its leader for over two decades, but she stepped down from the position in 2017 and is currently the Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party.
• She is the longest-serving president of the Indian National Congress.
• She has been a Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha from Rae Bareli constituency since 2004.
• Sunil Kumar Jakhar is an Indian politician and the president of the Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party since July 4, 2023.
• He was the president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee from 2017 to 2021.

Important PointsThe Indian National Congress (INC)

• Retired British Indian Civil Service (ICS) officer Allan Octavian Hume founded the Indian National Congress to form a platform for civil and political dialogue among educated Indians.
• It was established on December 28^th, 1885, with the presence of 72 delegates at the Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Mumbai, then known as Bombay.
• Prominent delegates included Dadabhai Naoroji, Surendranath Banerjee, Badruddin Tyabji, Pherozeshah Mehta, W. C. Bonnerjee, S. Ramaswami Mudaliar, S. Subramania Iyer, and Romesh Chunder Dutt.
• Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee became its first president.
• Gandhiji became the president of INC only once in 1924 at the Belgaum session.

The correct answer is 11.

Key Points Field hockey:

• It is a team sport played with 11 players, consisting of 10 field players and a goalkeeper.
• According to the International Hockey Federation (FIH), "the roots of hockey are buried deep in antiquity".
• Early forms of hockey were played in Egypt and Persia around 2000 BC, and in Ethiopia around 1000 BC, according to historical records.
• The pitch is a 91.4 m × 55 m (100.0 yd × 60.1 yd) rectangular field.
• Famous Hockey players from India:
• Dilip Tirkey, Bimal Lakra, Dhyan Chand, Leslie Claudius, Ajit Pal Singh, Dhanraj Pillay, Vandana Katariya, Nikki Pradhan, Navjot Kaur, Salima Tete, etc.

Additional Information Famous sports and number of players:

The Correct answer is Mohiniyattam.

Key Points

• Kalamandalam Kallyanikutty Amma was a renowned exponent of Mohiniyattam, which is a classical dance form of Kerala.
• A native of Thirunavaya in Malappuram district of Kerala.
• She died on 12 May 1999 in Tripunithura at the age of 84.
• She won both the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award and the Kendra Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

Mohiniyattam:

• Mohiniyattam and Kathakali are two classical dance forms that originated in Kerala.
• It is named after 'Mohini', the feminine form of Lord Vishnu, which means 'the dance of Mohini'.
• The origin and popularity of this dance form are closely linked to the great Tamil dance master Vadivelu, one of the Thanjavur quartets.
• Mohiniyattam’s underlying traditions are found in Bharata Muni’s Natya Shastra.
• It is based on Natya Shastra’s lasya style.
• It is traditionally performed only by women.
• In this dance form, more emphasis is on facial expressions and hand gestures.

Additional Information

8 important Classical Dance forms of India:

The correct answer is Rahul Gandhi.

Key PointsBharat Jodo Yatra:

• It is a political campaign organized by the Indian National Congress (INC) to unite the people of India and promote national integration.
• Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi initiated the movement by motivating the party cadre and the public to embark on a 4,080 km journey from Kanyakumari(Tamil Nadu) to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
• This journey took almost 150 days to complete.
• The march started from Kanyakumari on 7 September and ended on 30 January 2023.
• Rahul Gandhi unfurled the national tricolour at Lal Chowk in Srinagar bringing the padayatra to an end

Additional Information

• Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and Member of Parliament from INC representing Wayanad, Kerala in Lok Sabha.
• He previously represented the constituency of Amethi, Uttar Pradesh.
• He is the chairperson of the Indian Youth Congress, the National Students Union of India and a trustee of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust.
• He was also the president of INC from December 2017 to July 2019.
• Sonia Gandhi is a former President of the Congress Party who served as its leader for over two decades, but she stepped down from the position in 2017 and is currently the Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party.
• She is the longest-serving president of the Indian National Congress.
• She has been a Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha from Rae Bareli constituency since 2004.
• Priyanka Gandhi is a popular politician and the general secretary of the  All India Congress Committee in charge of Uttar Pradesh.
• She is known for her charismatic personality and strong communication skills. She is the sister of Rahul Gandhi.

The correct answer is Harishena.

Key Points

• Harishena was a 4^th-century Sanskrit poet.
• He was a court poet and minister in the Gupta emperor Samudragupta.
• He is the composer of Prayag Prashasti or the Allahabad Pillar in praise of Gupta ruler Samudragupta.
• He was also the author of several other inscriptions and literary works, including the Junagadh rock inscription of Skandagupta.

Additional Information

• Kalidasa was a renowned Sanskrit poet and playwright, known for works such as Shakuntala and Meghaduta.
• Vishakhadatta was a playwright who wrote the famous Sanskrit play Mudrarakshasa.
• Bhasa was another famous Sanskrit playwright, known for works like Svapnavasavadatta and Urubhanga.

 Allahabad Pillar:

• The Allahabad Pillar is a stambha that was erected by Ashoka, the Mauryan emperor who reigned in the 3^rd century BCE.
• It is located at Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh.
• It contains one of Ashoka's edicts.
• The later inscriptions attributed to the Gupta emperor Samudragupta in the 4^th Century CE and the Mughal emperor Jahangir in the 17^th Century CE.

The correct answer is (a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i).

Key Points

• National Highways are maintained by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
• State Highways are maintained by the State Public Works Department (PWD).
• Border Roads are maintained by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
• District Roads are maintained by the Zila Parishad.

Additional Information

• CPWD is responsible for the construction and maintenance of government buildings, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects.
• It works under the Ministry of Urban Development(MoUD).
• It was established in July 1854 by Lord Dalhousie to execute public works. He also set up the Ajmer Provincial Division.
• PWD is responsible for the construction and maintenance of state highways, major district roads, and other infrastructure projects in the states.
• BRO is responsible for the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges in border areas of India.
• It is a statutory body under the ownership of the Ministry of Defence(MoD).
• It was formed on 7 May 1960
• The Zila Panchayat or District Development Council or Zilla Parishad or District Panchayat is the third tier of the Panchayati Raj system and functions at the district levels in all states.
• The members of the State Legislature and the members of the Parliament of India are members of the Zila Parishad.
• The chairmen of all the Panchayat Samitis under the district are the ex officio members of Zila Parishad.
• It is headed by a president and a vice-president.
• District Roads are maintained by the Zila Parishad.

The correct answer is expenditures.

Key Points

• The expenditure method is one of the three ways to calculate the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of a country, the other two being the production method and the income method.
• In the expenditure method, GDP is calculated by adding up all the final expenditures made on goods and services produced within the country's borders. These expenditures could be made by households, businesses, government, or foreigners.
• Final expenditures refer to the purchases made by the end-users of the goods and services, and not the intermediate purchases made by businesses to produce those goods and services.

Additional Information

• Revenue refers to the total income earned by firms in the economy.
• Gross domestic product (GDP) is the standard measure of the value of final goods and services produced by a country for a particular time.
• GDP = private consumption + gross investment + government investment + government spending + (exports-imports).
• The calculation of GDP can be done on a quarterly, monthly, half-yearly, or annual basis.
• There are 3 Methods of GDP Calculation:

1. Income Approach: we calculate the income earned by all the factors of production in an economy.
2. Expenditure Approach: measures the total expenditure incurred by all entities on goods and services within the domestic boundaries of a country.
3. Output (Production) Approach: measures the monetary or market value of all the goods and services produced within the borders of the country.

The correct answer is Increased disparities between small and big farmers.

Key Points 

• The Green Revolution, which refers to the large-scale introduction of high-yielding varieties of seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides in agriculture, has been criticized for its negative impact on small farmers.
• Due to the high cost of these inputs, small farmers often find it difficult to adopt the new technologies and compete with larger, wealthier farmers who can afford them.
• As a result, it has led to increased disparities between small and big farmers, with the latter reaping most of the benefits. This has led to a concentration of land and wealth in the hands of a few, while many small farmers have been pushed into debt and poverty.

Additional Information 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, by introducing 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.

The correct answer is Indira Point.

Key Points

• Indira Point is located on the Great Nicobar Island, which is a part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
• It is the southernmost tip of Indian territory.
• It was previously known as Pygmalion Point before being renamed as Indira Point in honor of the former Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.
• The area around Indira Point is prone to earthquakes and tsunamis due to its location in the seismic zone.
• The Indira Point lighthouse was commissioned into service on 30 April 1972.

Additional Information

• Indira Col is located on the Indira Ridge of Siachen Muztagh in the Karakoram Range.
• It is a high-altitude pass located in the Himalayas, near the India-China border.
• Karakoram is a mountain range located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, near the borders of India, Pakistan, and China.
• Point Calimere is a cape located on the southeastern coast of India, in the state of Tamil Nadu.
• It is the easternmost point of Tamil Nadu.

The correct answer is 10.

Key Points

• The Criminal Law Amendment Act 2018 was enacted in response to the increasing cases of sexual violence against women in India.
• It has increased the minimum punishment for rape of women from 7 to 10 years.
• The act also introduced the death penalty as a possible punishment for the rape of girls under the age of 12 and increased the minimum punishment for gang rape and rape of a minor to 20 years and life imprisonment, respectively.

Additional Information The Criminal Law Amendment Act 2018:

• It amended:
• Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860,
• Criminal Procedure Code(CrPC) 1973,
• Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012 and
• Indian Evidence Act 1872.
• New offences under the IPC, 1860 after 2018 amendment:

The correct answer is Writs.

Key Points

• Writs are legal orders issued by the Supreme Court under Article 32 and by High Courts under Article 226.
• It is used to enforce any of the fundamental rights conferred by Part III of the Indian Constitution.
• These writs are issued to ensure that the rights of citizens are protected and any violation of their rights is addressed promptly.

Additional Information

• There are five types of writs that can be issued by the Supreme Court:
• Habeas Corpus is issued to ensure that a person who has been detained or arrested is produced before the court.
• Mandamus is issued to compel a public official to perform their duties.
• Prohibition is issued to prevent a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction.
• Certiorari is issued to quash an order passed by a lower court.
• Quo Warranto is issued to enquire into the legality of a person holding a public office.
• Ordinances are similar to laws, except that they are issued by the President of India when the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, or both are not in session.
• Article 123 deals with the ordinance-making power of the President.
• Article 213 deals with the ordinance-making power of the Governor.

The correct answer is The Governor of the state.

Key Points

• The Governor of the state has the power to recommend for the imposition of Constitutional Emergency in a state.
• A Constitutional Emergency or President's Rule or State Emergency can be imposed by the President under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution when the Governor of a state believes that the state cannot be governed according to the Constitution.
• The Governor can recommend the imposition of a Constitutional Emergency to the President of India. If the President is satisfied that a Constitutional Emergency is necessary, he can issue a proclamation imposing the same.

Additional Information

• Article 352 to 360 in Part XVIII of the Constitution of India deals with the emergency provisions.
• There are three types of emergencies specified by the Constitution.
• National Emergency: Under Article 352, the president can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion.
• President's Rule: Article 356 empowers the President to issue a proclamation if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution.
• Financial Emergency: Article 360 empowers the president to proclaim a Financial Emergency if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen due to which the financial stability or credit of India or any part of its territory is threatened.

The correct answer is 14.

Key Points

• Kharchi Puja is one of the most important festivals celebrated in Tripura.
• It is a week-long festival and is usually observed in the month of July.
• The festival is centred around the worship of Chaturdasa Devata, the ancestral deity of the Tripuri people.
• It is also said to have been influenced by the Brahmanical Hindus.
• The 14 deities worshipped during Kharchi Puja are Lord Shiva, Goddess Kali, Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya, Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, Lord Yama, Lord Agni, Lord Vayu, Lord Nirriti, Lord Varuna, and Lord Kubera.
• “Chantai” or the chief priest chants mantras and his assistant sacrifices the animals.

Additional Information

 Important Fair and Festivals of Tripura:

The correct answer is 1%.

Key Points

• Green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem are able to capture and convert approximately 1 percent of the total energy from sunlight into food energy through photosynthesis.
• This low percentage is due to a phenomenon called the 'limiting factor', which refers to the factor that limits the rate of photosynthesis.
• Photosynthesis is the biological process by which plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose (a form of sugar) and oxygen.
• This process takes place in specialized structures within plant cells called chloroplasts, which contain a pigment called chlorophyll that gives plants their green color.
• During photosynthesis, chlorophyll absorbs the energy from sunlight.
• This energy is used to power a series of chemical reactions that convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

Additional Information

• Limiting factors affect the rate of a reaction. A condition that, when insufficient, causes a reaction's rate to slow down is known as a limiting factor.
• Temperature, carbon dioxide content, and light intensity are the three main constraints on photosynthesis.

The correct answer is 2.5 meters.

Key Points

• Discus throw is a track and field event in which the athlete throws a heavy discus as far as possible.
• The discus throw is one of the oldest Olympic events, dating back to ancient Greece.
• Essentially, an athlete throws the metal disc by standing inside a 2.5-meter-diameter circle.

Additional Information

• The discus has a metallic rim and a circular edge and can be constructed from metal, plastic, fiberglass, or wood. For men, it should have a diameter of 22 cm, and for women, 18 cm.
• The weight of the discus is fixed at 2kg for the men and 1kg for women.
• This circle is known as the throwing circle or the circle of release.

The correct answer is Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.

Key Points

• India's national song, Vande Mataram, was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
• It was initially released in his book Anandamath (1882).
• Vande Mataram is a pair of Sanskrit verses written in a very elaborate Bengali script.
• It was designated as India's National Song by the Constituent Assembly of India in 1950.

Additional Information

• Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (also Chatterjee) was an Indian novelist, poet, essayist and journalist. Bengali literature refers to him as 'Sahitya Samrat', or the Emperor of Literature.
• Murugam Periyar was a social reformer from Tamil Nadu who worked for the upliftment of the lower castes and the eradication of social evils like untouchability. He is known as the 'Father of the Dravidian movement'.
• Lal Makhan Singh was a Kenyan labor union leader of Punjabi descent who is recognized for having laid the groundwork for trade unionism in that country. He is also known as 'Gujaratana Pita' (Father of Gujarat) in Gujarat and Maharaja Nairobi in Kenya

The correct answer is Rani Karnaa.

Key Points

• Rani Karnaa, an exponent Indian classical dancer who gained recognition for her proficiency in the kathak dance technique, is regarded by many as one of the finest practitioners of the genre.
• She was awarded the Padma Shri by the Indian government in 2014 in recognition of her services to the dancing community.
• She is credited with fusing the customs of the Jaipur and Lucknow gharanas in addition to spreading kathak through her performances.
• In 1996, she also received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

Additional Information

• Zakir Hussain is a well-known Indian classical musician who specialises in tabla playing. The Indian government bestowed to him the Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023.
• Sukanya Ramgopal is a prominent Indian classical vocalist who specialises in the Carnatic style of music. She is most renowned for being the first female Carnatic musician to play the ghatam. In 2014, she was granted the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
• India's Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is a classical sarod player well renowned for his quick and crisp ekhara taans. The Indian government bestowed to him the Padma Shri in 1975, the Padma Bhushan in 1991, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2001.​
• 8 important Classical Dance forms of India:

The correct answer is Disguised employment.

Key Points

• Disguised employment refers to a situation where a person is employed but is not fully utilized or is working in a job that is below their skill level.
• It can occur in various forms, such as part-time work, temporary work, or low-paying jobs, which do not fully utilize a person's skills and abilities.
• This type of underemployment is often hidden or not easily noticeable, unlike unemployment, where a person is actively looking for a job but cannot find one.
• It can have adverse effects on an individual's income, career growth, and overall job satisfaction.
• Disguised employment is a prevalent issue in developing countries, where a significant proportion of the workforce is engaged in low-paying or informal jobs.

 

Additional Information

• The word "unemployment" describes people who are actively looking for work and are employable but are having difficulty finding it.
• Cyclic unemployment refers to the unemployment that occurs due to fluctuations in the business cycle, where there is a decline in economic activity, leading to a decrease in demand for labor.
• Frictional unemployment refers to the temporary unemployment that occurs due to the time and effort required to match job seekers with suitable job openings.
• Open employment refers to a situation where there are job vacancies available, and employers are actively seeking to hire workers.

The correct answer is 2n2 

Key Points

• The orbit number, or principal quantum number (n), represents the energy level of an electron in an atom. The higher the value of n, the higher the energy level of the electron.
• The formula for calculating the maximum number of electrons in a shell is given by 2n2, where n is the orbit number.
• For example, the first shell (n = 1) can have a maximum of 2 electrons, the second shell (n = 2) can have a maximum of 8 electrons, and so on.

 Additional Information

• The arrangement of an element's electrons in various shells and subshells is referred to as its electron configuration.
• Bohr put forward a model of the atom in 1913 (known as Bohr's Atomic model) that showed how the electrons were arranged in successive orbits.
• Danish physicist Niels Henrik David Bohr was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922.

The correct answer is Operation flood.

Key Points

• Operation flood is also known as the white revolution in India.
• It was started in 1970 by Dr. Verghese Kurien.
• Dr. Verghese Kurien is also known as the Father of the white revolution in India.
• The aim of Operation flood was to make India self-sufficient in milk production and to increase the income of dairy farmers.
• The program was successful in achieving its goals and India became the world's largest milk producer.

Additional Information Some important revolutions in India:

Data:

y₁ = 16

x₁ = 24

x₂ = 45

Concept:

The formula for direct variation is y = kx,

where k is the constant of variation.

Solution:

Find the constant of variation:

⇒ k = y₁ / x₁ ⇒ k = 16 / 24 = 0.6667

Use k to find y₂ when x₂ = 45: y₂ = k × x₂ 

⇒ y₂ = 0.6667 × 45 = 30

Hence, y = 30 when x = 45.

Data:

A = 64/27

P = 1 (Assuming the original sum as 1 for simplicity)

n = 3 years

Concept:

The compound interest formula is A = P(1 + r/n^(nt), where

A is the amount,

P is the principal,

r is the annual interest rate,

n is the number of times that interest is compounded per year,

and t is the time the money is invested for in years.

Solution:

Since the sum is compounded annually,

the formula simplifies to A = P(1 + r)ⁿ.

Substitute the given values:

⇒ 64/27 = 1(1 + r)³.

Solve for r:

⇒ r = (64/27)^(1/3) - 1 = 4/3 - 1 = 0.3333 = $33\frac{1}{3}$

Hence, the rate of compound interest per annum is $33\frac{1}{3}$%.

Data:

Marked price (M) = ₹500

Discounts = 8%, 25%

Transportation cost (T) = ₹32

Selling price (S) = ₹500

Concept:

The selling price after two successive discounts can be calculated as

M(1 - d1/100)(1 - d2/100), where M is the marked price and d1, d2 are the discounts.

Solution:

Calculate purchase price after discounts:

⇒ P = M(1 - d1/100)(1 - d2/100) ⇒ P = 500(1 - 8/100)(1 - 25/100) = ₹345

Add transportation cost to get cost price:

⇒ C = P + T ⇒ C = 345 + 32 = ₹377

Gain = S - C

⇒ Gain = 500 - 377 = ₹123

Hence, the man gained ₹123.

Data:

Ratio of sides = 3:4:5

Volume (V) = 480

Concept:

The volume of a cuboid is given by the product of its three sides.

Also, the sides can be expressed in terms of ratio and a common factor k.

Solution:

Let the sides be 3k, 4k, and 5k.

⇒ Then the volume V = 3k × 4k × 5k = 60k³

Solve for k using the given volume:

⇒ 60k³ = 480 ⇒ k³ = 480/60 ⇒ k = 2

The difference between the largest and the smallest side is,

⇒ 5k - 3k = 2k = 2 × 2 = 4 units

Hence, the difference between the largest and the smallest side is 4 units.

Given:

Mass of superior rice (m1) = 10 kg

Price of superior rice (p1) = ₹85/kg

Mass of inferior rice (m2) = 5 kg

Price of inferior rice (p2) = ₹46/kg

Concept:

Average price = Total cost/Total quantity

Total cost = Quantity × Price

Calculation:

Total cost of superior quality rice = 10 × 85 = ₹ 850

Total cost of inferior quality rice  = 5 × 46 = ₹ 230

Total cost = Cost of (Superior quality rice + Inferior quality rice)

⇒ 850 + 230 = ₹ 1080

Total quantity = Quantity of superior quality rice + Quantity of inferior quality rice

⇒ 10 + 5 = 15 kg

 Average price = 1080 /15  = ₹ 72 per kg

∴ The average price per kg of the mixture is ₹ 72.

Data:

Distance walked (d1) = 3 km, Speed (s1) = 2 km/h

Distance ran (d2) = 7 km, Speed (s2) = 4 km/h

Distance by bus (d3) = 32 km, Speed (s3) = 28 km/h

Concept:

Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

Solution:

Calculate the time taken to walk 3 km.

⇒ Time = Distance/Speed

⇒ Time = 3 km / 2 km/h = 1.5 hours

Calculate the time taken to run 7 km.

⇒ Time = Distance/Speed

⇒ Time = 7 km / 4 km/h = 1.75 hours

Calculate the time taken to travel 32 km by bus.

⇒ Time = Distance/Speed

⇒ Time = 32 km / 28 km/h = 1.14 hours

Calculate the total distance travelled.

⇒ Total Distance = Distance walked + Distance run + Distance by bus

⇒ Total Distance = 3 km + 7 km + 32 km = 42 km

Calculate the total time taken.

⇒ Total Time = Time walking + Time running + Time by bus

⇒ Total Time = 1.5 hours + 1.75 hours + 1.14 hours = 4.39 hours

Calculate the average speed.

⇒ Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time

⇒ Average Speed = 42 km / 4.39 hours = $\rm\frac{392}{41}km/h$

Hence, Amisha's average speed for the whole journey is $\rm\frac{392}{41}km/h$ km/h.

Data:

Cost price for Urmila (C1) = ₹50,000

Profit percentages: p1 = 20%, p2 = 10%

Concept:

Sale price = Cost price * (1 + Profit percentage/100)

Solution:

Find the price at which Urmila sold the TV to Rakhi:

⇒ P1 = C1 × (1 + p1/100) = ₹50,000 × (1 + 20/100) = ₹60,000

Find the price at which Rakhi sold the TV to Sujata:

⇒ P2 = P1 × (1 + p2/100) = ₹60,000 × (1 + 10/100) = ₹66,000

Hence, Sujata paid ₹66,000 to buy the TV.

Data:

P's work rate (Wp) = 1/20 work/day

Q's work rate (Wq) = 1/25 work/day

Time worked together (t) = 4 days

Concept:

The combined work rate of P and Q is Wp + Wq.

The amount of work done is the product of the work rate and time.

Solution:

Step 1: Find combined work rate:

⇒ W = Wp + Wq = 1/20 + 1/25 = 9/100 work/day

Step 2: Find work done together in 4 days:

⇒ Work_done = W × t = 9/100 × 4 = 36/100 = 0.36 of the work

Step 3: Calculate percentage of work left:

⇒ Work_left = 1 - Work_done = 1 - 0.36 = 0.64 = 64%

Hence, 64% of the work will be left.

Data:

Amount after 2 years (A) = ₹7200

Annual interest rate (r) = 6%

Time (t) = 2 years

Concept:

For compound interest compounded annually,

A = P(1 + r/100)^t. We can rearrange this to solve for P.

Solution:

Convert the annual interest rate from a percentage to a decimal

⇒ r = 6/100 = 0.06

The problem states that the interest is compounded annually, so n = 1

Substitute A, r, n, and t into the compound interest formula and solve for P

⇒ 7200 = P(1 + 0.06/1)^(1×2)

⇒ 7200 = P(1 + 0.06)²

⇒ 7200 = P(1.06)²

⇒ 7200 = P(1.1236)

Solve for P

⇒ P = 7200 / 1.1236

⇒ P = 6408.35

Therefore, the initial sum (rounded to the nearest integer) is Rs. 6408.

Shortcut Trick

Assume initial Income = 100. Then Expenditure = 76 and Savings = 24.

Net change in Savings = Change in Income − Change in Expenditure.

⇒ Change in Income = 14% of 100 = 14.

⇒ Change in Expenditure = 10% of 76 = 7.6.

⇒ % Increase in Savings = (14 − 7.6) ÷ 24 × 100 = (6.4 ÷ 24) × 100 = 26.67%.

∴ The correct answer is 26.67%.

Alternate Method

Given: Initial spending = 76% | Income increase = 14% | Expenditure increase = 10%.

Formula Used: Income = Expenditure + Savings

⇒ Initial Savings = 100 − 76 = 24

⇒ New Income = 100 + (14% of 100) = 114

⇒ New Expenditure = 76 + (10% of 76) = 76 + 7.6 = 83.6

⇒ New Savings = New Income − New Expenditure = 114 − 83.6 = 30.4

⇒ Increase in Savings = 30.4 − 24 = 6.4

⇒ Percentage Increase = (6.4 ÷ 24) × 100

⇒ Percentage Increase = (4 ÷ 15) × 100 = 80 ÷ 3 = 26.666...

∴ The correct answer is 26.67%.

Additional Information

Income-Expenditure Alligation

This problem can be solved using alligation where the ratio of expenditure to savings (76:24) acts as weights for their respective percentage changes to find the net income change.

Percentage Change Formula

Percentage Increase/Decrease = [(Final Value − Initial Value) ÷ Initial Value] × 100.

Balance Equation

Total Change in Income = (Expenditure × % Change in Exp) + (Savings × % Change in Sav).

Data:

Numbers: 187, 233, 279

Concept:

The largest number that can divide three numbers leaving the same remainder is the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the differences between the numbers.

Solution:

Step 1: Find the differences between the numbers:

⇒ 233 - 187 = 46, 279 - 233 = 46

Step 2: Find the GCD of the differences:

⇒ GCD(46, 46) = 46

Hence, the largest number which can divide 187, 233 and 279, leaving the same remainder in each case is 46.

Data:

Length of first train (L1) = 257.5 m

Length of second train (L2) = 272.5 m

Time to cross each other (t) = 15.9 sec

Concept:

When two trains cross each other, the relative distance covered is the sum of their lengths.

The relative speed is the relative distance divided by the time taken.

Solution:

Step 1: Find the relative distance:

⇒ D = L1 + L2 = 257.5 m + 272.5 m = 530 m

Step 2: Find the relative speed in m/sec:

⇒ v = D / t = 530 m / 15.9 sec = 33.33 m/sec

Step 3: Convert speed from m/sec to km/hr:

⇒ Speed = v × (3600 sec/hr) / (1000 m/km) = 120 km/hr

Hence, the combined speed of the two trains is approximately 120 km/hr.

Data:

Price paid by Anupam (P) = ₹2,208

Discount percentages: d1 = 20%, d2 = 8%

Concept:

The final price after discounts can be found by repeatedly applying the formula,

Price_after_discount = Price_before_discount × (1 - discount_percentage/100)

Solution:

Step 1: Find the price after the first discount:

⇒ P1 = P / (1 - d2/100) = ₹2,208 / (1 - 8/100) = ₹2,400

Step 2: Find the original price:

⇒ Original_price = P1 / (1 - d1/100) = ₹2,400 / (1 - 20/100) = ₹3,000

Hence, the price tag on the bag was ₹3,000.

Data:

Mark-up percentage (m) = 25%

Discount percentage (d) = 42%

Concept:

The final selling price is given by Selling_price = Cost_price × (1 + m/100) × (1 - d/100).

The loss percent is found by comparing the selling price to the cost price.

Solution:

Let's assume the cost price of the item is ₹100 (for ease of calculation).

Therefore, the marked price = cost price + 25% of cost price

⇒ Marked price = ₹100 + 25% of ₹100

⇒ Marked price = ₹125

The selling price after a 42% discount on the marked price = marked price - 42% of marked price

⇒ Selling price = ₹125 - 42% of ₹125

⇒ Selling price = ₹125 - ₹52.5 = ₹72.5

Now, calculate the loss percent as ((cost price - selling price) / cost price) × 100

⇒ Loss percent = ((₹100 - ₹72.5) / ₹100) × 100

⇒ Loss percent = 27.5%

Therefore, the seller incurs a loss of 27.5%.

Data:

Initial value of the motorbike (V0) = ₹1,00,000

Annual depreciation rate (r) = 10%

Time (t) = 36 months = 3 years

Concept:

The value of an item after depreciation can be found using the formula

V_F = V_I × (1 - r/100)^t.

Solution:

Step 1: Substitute given values into the formula and calculate:

⇒ V = ₹1,00,000 × (1 - 10/100)³ = ₹1,00,000 × 0.9³ = ₹72,900

Hence, the value of the motorbike after 36 months will be ₹72,900.

Shortcut Trick

When spheres are melted to form a new sphere, their total volume is conserved.

⇒ R³ = r₁³ + r₂³ + r₃³

⇒ R³ = 1³ + 6³ + 8³ = 1 + 216 + 512 = 729

⇒ R = ³√729 = 9 cm

⇒ Surface Area = 4πR² = 4 × π × 9² = 324π cm²

∴ The correct answer is 324π cm².

Alternate Method

Given:

Radii of three solid spheres: r₁ = 1 cm, r₂ = 6 cm, r₃ = 8 cm

Formula Used:

Volume of a sphere = (4/3)πr³

Surface Area of a sphere = 4πr²

Calculation:

When melting 3D objects to form a new object, the total volume remains conserved.

⇒ Volume of new sphere = Sum of volumes of three small spheres

⇒ (4/3)πR³ = (4/3)πr₁³ + (4/3)πr₂³ + (4/3)πr₃³

⇒ R³ = r₁³ + r₂³ + r₃³

⇒ R³ = 1³ + 6³ + 8³

⇒ R³ = 1 + 216 + 512

⇒ R³ = 729

⇒ R = ³√729 = 9 cm

Now, substitute the value of R into the surface area formula:

⇒ Surface Area of new sphere = 4 × π × (9)²

⇒ Surface Area = 4 × 81 × π

⇒ Surface Area = 324π cm²

∴ The correct answer is 324π cm².

Additional Information

Volume Conservation Principle

When any 3D solid is melted and recast into another shape, the total volume of the material remains constant. Thus, V_initial = V_final.

Properties of a Hemisphere

A hemisphere is exactly half of a full sphere. Its Volume is (2/3)πr³, Curved Surface Area is 2πr², and Total Surface Area is 3πr².

Ratio of Attributes of Spheres

If the ratio of the radii of two spheres is a : b, then the ratio of their surface areas will be a² : b², and the ratio of their volumes will be a³ : b³.

Data:

Speed of the train (S) = 80 km/h

Time (t) = 30 minutes = 0.5 hour

Concept:

The distance covered is the product of speed and time: D = S × t.

Solution:

Substitute given values into the formula and calculate:

⇒ D = S × t = 80 km/h × 0.5 h = 40 km

Hence, the train covers a distance of 40 km in 30 minutes.

Data:

Work rates of Pooja (Wp), Neha (Wn), and Manoj (Wm) = 1/16, 1/22, 1/20 work/day respectively

Concept:

On the first day, only Pooja works. On the second day, all three work together.

This pattern repeats.

The total work done on each two-day cycle is the sum of the work done by each person.

Solution:

Calculate the LCM of 16, 22, and 20 to represent the total work.

⇒ LCM of 16, 22, and 20 = 880 units

Calculate the one-day work for Pooja, Neha, and Manoj respectively.

⇒ Pooja's one day work = 880/16 = 55 units

⇒ Neha's one day work = 880/22 = 40 units

⇒ Manoj's one day work = 880/20 = 44 units

Pooja works alone every alternate day and with Neha and Manoj on the other days.

⇒ Work done in two days when Pooja is assisted by Neha and Manoj,

⇒ Pooja's one day work + Neha's one day work + Manoj's one day work + Pooja's one day work

⇒ Work done in two days = 55 + 40 + 44 + 55 = 194 units

Double the days until the remaining work is less than the two-day work.

⇒ Number of such two-day work segments = (880/194) = 4 (since 4 × 194 = 776, which is less than 880)

⇒ Days taken = 2 × 4 = 8 days for 776 units of work

Now 880 - 776 = 104 units of work is left,

Pooja works on the 9^th day and completes 55 units, leaving 49 units.

On the 10^th day, Pooja, Neha, and Manoj together can complete the remaining work as,

⇒ 55 + 40 + 44 = 139 units > 49 units.

Therefore, the work will be finished on the 10^th day.

Calculation:

Simplify the equation:

⇒ 18 + y × 3 − 22 = 8 ⇒ y × 3 = 8 + 22 - 18 = 12

⇒ y = 12 ÷ 3 = 4

Hence, the value of y is 4.

Shortcut Trick

Relative Speed = Distance ÷ Time = 150 ÷ 3 = 50 m/s.

Convert relative speed to km/h: 50 × (18 ÷ 5) = 180 km/h.

Since both are moving in the same direction, Relative Speed = Speed of Train − Speed of Man.

180 = Speed of Train − 2 ⇒ Speed of Train = 182 km/h.

∴ The correct answer is 182 km/h.

Alternate Method

Given:

Length of the train = 150 m

Time taken to pass the man = 3 s

Speed of the man = 2 km/h

Formula Used:

Distance = Relative Speed × Time

Speed in m/s = Speed in km/h × (5 ÷ 18)

Calculations:

Let the speed of the train be v km/h.

⇒ Relative speed of train with respect to the man = (v − 2) km/h

⇒ Convert km/h to m/s = (v − 2) × (5 ÷ 18) m/s

⇒ Distance covered = Length of the train = 150 m

⇒ Time taken = 3 s

⇒ 150 = [(v − 2) × (5 ÷ 18)] × 3

⇒ 150 = (v − 2) × (15 ÷ 18)

⇒ 150 = (v − 2) × (5 ÷ 6)

⇒ v − 2 = 150 × (6 ÷ 5)

⇒ v − 2 = 30 × 6

⇒ v − 2 = 180

⇒ v = 180 + 2

⇒ v = 182 km/h

∴ The correct answer is 182 km/h.

Additional Information

Relative Speed (Same Direction)

When two objects move in the same direction, their relative speed is the difference of their individual speeds: S_rel = S₁ − S₂.

Relative Speed (Opposite Direction)

When two objects move in opposite directions, their relative speed is the sum of their individual speeds: S_rel = S₁ + S₂.

Speed Conversion Rules

To convert km/h to m/s, multiply the speed value by (5 ÷ 18). Conversely, to convert m/s to km/h, multiply by (18 ÷ 5).

The correct answer is "flies."

Key Points 

• "Flies" means (used about a bird, insect, aircraft, etc.) to move through the air.((पक्षी, कीट, विमान आदि का) हवा में गति करना, उड़ना)
• To select the most appropriate options to fill in the blanks in the given sentence, we must follow these steps:
• In this case, the sentence seems to involve a simile comparing the movement of time to the movement of fruit.
• We must notice the pattern established by the first blank, "Time ______ like an arrow."
• The word "flies" in this context creates a simile indicating rapid movement.
• We must apply the same pattern to the second blank, maintaining the simile structure.
• In this case, "and fruit ______ like bananas," the word that fits the pattern is "flies."
• The correct answer is Option 3.

Correct sentence: My teacher said, “Time flies like an arrow, and fruit flies like bananas”.

Additional Information 

• Wings: parts that a bird, insect, etc. uses for flying. (पक्षी आदि का डैना, पर या पंख)
• Travels: to go from one place to another, especially over a long distance. (यात्रा या सफ़र करना (विशेषतः लंबी दूरी का))
• Glides: to move smoothly without noise or effort. (बिना बोले या प्रयास किए कोमलता से सरकना या फिसलना)

The correct answer is "missed the boat".

Key Points

• "Missed the boat" is an idiomatic expression meaning that one has lost an opportunity or chance to do something.
• If you've "missed the boat," it means you've arrived too late to participate in a particular endeavor or situation.
• It originally pertains to literally missing a scheduled boat departure, leaving you behind and unable to join the intended journey.
• For Example - He didn't buy Tesla shares when they were cheap, and now he's kicking himself for missing out on the opportunity.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The correct answer is 'Option 1' i.e. 'Magnificence'.

Key Points

• The word 'Grandeur' typically means the quality of being grand or magnificent. (भव्यता).
• Example: The grandeur of the royal palace left all the visitors in awe.
• The synonym 'Magnificence' signifies the quality of being impressively beautiful or grand.(अति उत्कृष्टता).
• Example: The magnificence of the natural landscapes is truly breathtaking.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Magnificence'.

Additional Information

• 'Liable' as per Option 2 is an adjective that means responsible by law or likely to do or to be something.(उत्तरदायी).
• 'Commotion' as per Option 3 is a noun that suggests a state of confused and noisy disturbance.(हलचल).
• 'Power' as per Option 4 typically refers to the ability to do something or act in a particular way, or the capacity to influence the behavior of others.(शक्ति).

The correct answer is "airs and graces"

Key Points  

• The word "air" should be replaced with "airs."
• The phrase "airs and graces" is an idiomatic expression that refers to someone behaving in a pretentious or affected manner. (वाक्यांश "airs and graces" एक मुहावरेदार अभिव्यक्ति है जो किसी व्यक्ति को दिखावटी या प्रभावित तरीके से व्यवहार करने के लिए संदर्भित करता है।)
• When someone is said to have "airs and graces," it means they are putting on airs, which is a way of saying they are behaving in a way that suggests they believe they are superior or more refined than others.
• Example: Despite her humble background, Jane adopted airs and graces when attending social events, portraying an image of sophistication and refinement that seemed out of place.
• The correct answer is Option 2.

Correct sentence: In spite of all her airs and graces, she had very few talents.

The correct answer is 'Option 4' i.e. 'Halted'.

Key Points

• The word 'Paused' in this context means to stop for a brief period of time.(रुकना).
• Example: She paused for a moment before she answered the question.
• The synonym 'Halted' signifies temporarily stopping progress or movement. (ठहराया).
• Example: The construction work was halted due to bad weather.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Halted'.

Key Points

• 'Persisted' as per Option 1 is a verb that means to continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. (डटे रहना)
• 'Stammered' as per Option 2 refers to speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.(हकलाया)
• 'Left' as per Option 3 has numerous meanings based on its context, like moving away from a place or person, or the opposite direction of right.(छोड़ दिया)

The correct answer is 'Option 3' i.e. 'Thoughtful'.

Key Points

• The word 'Judicious' means having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.(विवेकी).
• Example: The doctor made a judicious decision to proceed with the surgery.
• The synonym 'Thoughtful' means absorbed in or involving thought or showing consideration for the needs of other people.(सोच विचार करना).
• Example: It was very thoughtful of you to send her flowers when she was sick.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Thoughtful'.

Additional Information

• 'Honest' as per Option 1 means free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere.(ईमानदार)
• 'Irrational' as per Option 2 is not logical or reasonable.(तर्कहीन)
• 'Foolish' as per Option 4 means lacking good sense or judgement; unwise. (मूर्खतापूर्ण)

The correct answer is "Kaleidoscope​."

Key Points 

• The incorrectly spelt word is 'kaledoscope.'
• The correct spelling is "Kaleidoscope​."
• "Kaleidoscope​" means a large number of different things. (बड़ी संख्‍या में विभिन्‍न प्रकार की वस्‍तुएँ; वैविध्‍यपूर्ण वस्‍तुओं का संग्रह)
• Example: The street bazaar was a kaleidoscope of colours, smells, and sounds.
• The correct answer is Option 1.

Correct sentence: Clouds are a kaleidoscope of shapes, sizes, patterns and colours.

The correct answer is "only harms​​."

Key Points 

• The word "endangers" means to cause danger to somebody/something. ((व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु को) ख़तरे में डालना)
• Example: Smoking endangers your health.
• The word that can replace "endangers" is "harms."
• The word "harms" means to cause injury or damage; hurt. (चोट या क्षति पहुँचाना; नुक़सान करना)
• Example: Too much sunshine can harm your skin.
• The correct answer is Option 2.

The correct answer is 'Option 1' i.e. 'Insignificant'.

Key Points

• The word 'Relevant' typically means closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. (संबंधित).
• Example: What are the relevant factors that we need to take into consideration?
• The antonym 'Insignificant' refers to something that is too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.(तुच्छ).
• Example: In the grand scheme of things, our problems are rather insignificant.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Insignificant'.

Additional Information

• 'Ignorant' as per Option 2 means lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated. (अज्ञानी)
• 'Compact' as per Option 3 typically refers to an object or a person (used as an adjective) having all the necessary components or features neatly fitted into a small space.(संक्षिप्त)
• 'Applicable' as per Option 4 suggests that something applying or relevant to a particular situation.(लागू होनेवाला)

The correct answer is "submits."

Key Points  

• Subject-verb agreement is a fundamental grammatical principle that dictates that the form of the verb should match the number of the subject.

• Since "David" is a singular noun, the corresponding verb should also be in the singular form, which is "submits."

• The grammatical reason to write the word "submits" in the blank is to maintain subject-verb agreement and ensure that the sentence is syntactically correct.

• The correct answer is Option 3.

Correct sentence: David always takes extra effort and submits the assignments on time.

The correct answer is 'Option 3' i.e. 'Delayed'.

Key Points

• The word 'Prompt' generally refers to something done quickly and without delay, or exactly at the appointed time. Its Hindi meaning is 'शीघ्र' or 'तत्पर'.
• Example: She was always prompt in her response to any requests.
• The antonym 'Delayed' signifies something delayed or put off till a later time. Its Hindi meaning is 'विलंबित' or 'देरी हुई'.
• Example: Due to the storm, all flights were delayed.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Delayed'.

Additional Information

• 'Attentive' as per Option 1 means paying close attention to something.(सावधान)
• 'Initiate' as per Option 2 typically means causing a process or action to begin.(आरंभ करना).
• 'Efficient' as per Option 4 means working in a well-organized and competent way, achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.(सक्षम).

The correct answer is "When he handed in his homework,"

Key Points

• The sentence "When he hand in his homework, he forgot to give the teacher the last page" contains a subject-verb agreement error.
• The correction involves changing "hand" to "handed" to ensure agreement between the subject "he" and the past tense verb "handed."
• The correct answer is Option 4.

Correct sentence: When he handed in his homework, he forgot to give the teacher the last page.

The correct answer is 'move'.

Key Points

• The word 'Propel' typically means to drive or push something forwards. (धकेलना).
• Example: The wind propelled the leaves along the street.
• The synonym 'Move' also signifies changing position or place.(हिलना).
• Example: Try to move the car out of the mud.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Move'.

 Additional Information

• Option 1: "Rush" means to move with urgent haste (जल्दबाजी करना).
• Option 3: "Carry" means to take or support from one place to another (उठाना).
• Option 4: "Run" means to move at a speed faster than a walk (दौड़ना).

The correct answer is "studied really hard during those six days."

Key Points 

• The given sentence is more general, implying that Heather studied hard over a period of six days without specifying which six days.
• The phrase "those six days" is more specific and implies that Heather studied hard over a particular set of six days.
• The use of "those" suggests a closer connection to the specific days being referred to.
• The correct answer is Option 2.

Correct sentence: Heather studied really hard during those six days in order to crack the entrance examination.

The correct answer is "important."

Key Points   

• The word "important" means having great value or influence; very necessary. (महत्वपूर्ण; अत्‍यावश्‍यक)
• Example: This is an important decision.
• In the context of a company's success story, competition and cooperation are fundamental and indispensable elements.
• They play a vital role in shaping the outcome and overall success of the company.
• The correct answer is Option 4.

Correct sentence: Competition and cooperation are the most important elements of a company’s success story.

Additional Information

• Insignificant: of little value or importance. (महत्वहीन, उपेक्षणीय, नगण्य, निरर्थक)
• Useless: that does not work well, that does not achieve anything. (अनुपयोगी, बेकार (जो ठीक से काम न करे, जिससे कोई काम न सधे जो किसी काम का न हो))
• Inappropriate: not suitable. (अनुपयुक्त)

The correct answer is "amorphous​."

Key Points

• The word "amorphous" means having no definite shape, form or structure. (बिना किसी निश्चित आकृति, रूप या संरचना के; अनाकार)
• Example: The amorphous substance that results from the breakdown of sugar is known as caramel.
• The paragraph conveys that the home itself appeared to have bent and stretched, while the outside world had turned into an empty, indefinite wasteland.
• The correct answer is Option 4.
• Correct paragraph:

Outside, the world had become a formless, amorphous with no shape, while the house itself seemed to have twisted and stretched. There was sticky web-stuff ______ (2) ______ to her arm, and she wiped it off as best as she could. The other mother was waiting for her, standing on the grass with her arms ______ (3) ______. Her black button eyes were expressionless, but her lips were pressed tightly in a cold ______ (4) ______. When she saw Myna she reached ______ (5) _______ one long white hand, and she crooked a finger.

Additional Information

• Ambiguous: having more than one possible meaning. (जिसके एक से अधिक अर्थ निकाले जा सकें; अनेकार्थता)
• Advent: the fact of somebody/something arriving. ((किसी व्‍यक्ति या घटना का) आगमन)
• Ambivalent: having or showing a mixture of feelings or opinions about something or somebody. (मिश्रित या मिली-जुली भावनाओं से युक्त; उभयमुख)

The correct answer is "clung."

Key Points

• The word "clung" means to hold on tightly to somebody/something. (चिपकना, लिपटना, जुड़े रहना)
• Example: She clung to the rope with all her strength.
• The paragraph conveys that she did her best to remove the sticky web material that was stuck to her arm.
• The correct answer is Option 2.
• Correct paragraph:

Outside, the world had become a formless, amorphous with no shape, while the house itself seemed to have twisted and stretched. There was sticky web-stuff clung to her arm, and she wiped it off as best as she could. The other mother was waiting for her, standing on the grass with her arms ______ (3) ______. Her black button eyes were expressionless, but her lips were pressed tightly in a cold ______ (4) ______. When she saw Myna she reached ______ (5) _______ one long white hand, and she crooked a finger.

Additional Information

• Unmoor: release the moorings of (a vessel). ((एक जहाज) का लंगर छोड़ना)
• Dried: to become dry; to make something dry. ((किसी वस्‍तु का) सूखना; (किसी वस्‍तु को) सुखाना)
• Manumit: release from slavery; set free. (गुलामी से मुक्ति; आजाद करना)

The correct answer is "folded."

Key Points

• The word "folded" means to bend one part of something over another part in order to make it smaller, tidier, etc. (किसी वस्‍तु के एक भाग को मोड़कर दूसरे पर जमाना (उसे छोटा करने, सँभालने आदि के लिए); तह लगाना, तहाना, मोड़ना)
• Example: He folded the letter into three before putting it into the envelope.
• The paragraph conveys that standing on the grass with her arms rolled up the other mother was waiting for her.
• The correct answer is Option 4.
• Correct paragraph:

Outside, the world had become a formless, amorphous with no shape, while the house itself seemed to have twisted and stretched. There was sticky web-stuff clung to her arm, and she wiped it off as best as she could. The other mother was waiting for her, standing on the grass with her arms folded. Her black button eyes were expressionless, but her lips were pressed tightly in a cold ______ (4) ______. When she saw Myna she reached ______ (5) _______ one long white hand, and she crooked a finger.

Additional Information

• Joined: to fasten or connect one thing to another. (एक वस्‍तु से दूसरी वस्‍तु को बाँधना या जोड़ना)
• Entwined: wind or twist together; interweave. (एक साथ हवा या मोड़; गूंथना)
• Entangled: cause to become twisted together with or caught in. (एक साथ मुड़ जाने या फँस जाने का कारण)

The correct answer is "fury."

Key Points

• The word "fury" means very great anger. (अत्‍यधिक क्रोध; उन्‍माद)
• Example: She was speechless with fury.
• The paragraph conveys that her lips were squeezed together in a frigid rage, but her black button eyes remained expressionless.
• The correct answer is Option 3.
• Correct paragraph:

Outside, the world had become a formless, amorphous with no shape, while the house itself seemed to have twisted and stretched. There was sticky web-stuff clung to her arm, and she wiped it off as best as she could. The other mother was waiting for her, standing on the grass with her arms folded. Her black button eyes were expressionless, but her lips were pressed tightly in a cold fury. When she saw Myna she reached ______ (5) _______ one long white hand, and she crooked a finger.

Additional Information

• Serenity: the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled. (शांति, गंभीरता)
• Calmness: the state or quality of being free from agitation or strong emotion. (शांति)
• Quietude: a state of stillness, calmness, and quiet in a person or place. (किसी व्यक्ति या स्थान में स्थिरता, शांति और शांति की स्थिति)

The correct answer is "out."

Key Points

• The phrase "reach out" means to stretch out an arm in order to touch or grasp something. (किसी चीज़ को छूने या पकड़ने के लिए हाथ फैलाना)
• Example: She reached out to squeeze Hope's hand.
• The paragraph conveys that she extended a single, long, white hand and twisted a finger as she saw Myna.
• The correct answer is Option 2.
• Correct paragraph:

Outside, the world had become a formless, amorphous with no shape, while the house itself seemed to have twisted and stretched. There was sticky web-stuff clung to her arm, and she wiped it off as best as she could. The other mother was waiting for her, standing on the grass with her arms folded. Her black button eyes were expressionless, but her lips were pressed tightly in a cold fury. When she saw Myna she reached out one long white hand, and she crooked a finger.

शुद्ध वाक्य है- इस बात को कहने में अनन्या को संकोच न होगा। अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• शुद्ध वाक्य- इस बात को कहने में अनन्या को संकोच न होगा।
• वाक्य में लिंग, वचन, पुरुष, काल, कारक आदि का क्रिया के साथ ठीक-ठीक प्रयोग हुआ है।

Important Points

Additional Informationवचन, लिंग व क्रिया संबंधी अशुद्धियों के कुछ अन्य उदाहरण -

'गणेश' का दिए गए वाक्य में पर्यायवाची शब्द का प्रयोग किया गया है- हमें गजानन की पूजा करनी चाहिए। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

• वाक्य- हमें गजानन की पूजा करनी चाहिए।
• वाक्य में 'गणेश' के सही पर्यायवाची शब्द 'गजानन' होगा।
• 'गणेश​' के सभी पर्यायवाची शब्द- गजानन, गौरीनंदन, गणपति, लम्बोदर, विनायक, एकदंत, पार्वतीनंदन, विघ्नेश, गजवदन।

Important Points कुछ महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द:-

Additional Information कुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द:-

'चन्द्रगुप्त ऐतिहासिक मरुभूमि पर लिखा गया नाटक है।' वाक्य में  रेखांकित शब्द के स्थान पर सर्वोचित शब्द है- पृष्ठभूमि अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

• वाक्य- चन्द्रगुप्त ऐतिहासिक मरुभूमि पर लिखा गया नाटक है।
• दिए गये वाक्य में 'शब्द-अर्थ प्रयोग' की त्रुटि है।
• यहाँ 'मरुभूमि' सार्थक शब्द नही है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नही हो रहा।
• अत: सार्थक शब्द 'पृष्ठभूमि' होना चाहिए।
• सही वाक्य - चन्द्रगुप्त ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि पर लिखा गया नाटक है।
• 'मरुभूमि' का अर्थ- रेतीला और जलरहित प्रदेश, रेगिस्तान।
• 'पृष्ठभूमि' का अर्थ- पीछे का हिस्सा।

Important Pointsशब्द-अर्थ प्रयोग की अशुद्धि:-

Additional Information 

'इन्द्र' का पर्यायवाची शब्द इनमें से होगा- शक्र अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points

• 'इन्द्र' के सभी पर्यायवाची शब्द- सुरेश, अमरपति, वज्रधर, वज्री, शक्र, शचीश, वासव, वृषा, सुरेन्द्र, देवेन्द्र, सुरपति।

कुछ महत्वपूर्ण समानार्थी शब्द:-

Additional Information कुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण समानार्थी शब्द:-