SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 08 Feb 2023 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

Given equation: 360 × 9 - 320 + 72 ÷ 5 = 80.

BODMAS Table: 

Let's check each option one by one.

Option 1) + and ÷ 

Given: 360 × 9 - 320 + 72 ÷ 5 = 80

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 360 × 9 - 320 ÷ 72 + 5 = 80

⇒ 360 × 9 - 4.44 + 5 = 80

⇒ 3240 - 4.44 + 5 = 80

⇒ 3245 - 4.44 = 80

⇒ 3240.56 ≠ 80

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 2) - and ÷ 

Given: 360 × 9 - 320 + 72 ÷ 5 = 80

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 360 × 9 ÷ 320 + 72 - 5 = 80

⇒ 360 × 0.03 + 72 - 5 = 80

⇒ 10.8 + 72 - 5 = 80

⇒ 82.8 - 5 = 80

⇒ 77.8 ≠ 80

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 3) × and ÷ 

Given: 360 × 9 - 320 + 72 ÷ 5 = 80

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 360 ÷ 9 - 320 + 72 × 5 = 80

⇒ 40 - 320 + 72 × 5 = 80

⇒ 40 - 320 + 360 = 80

⇒ 400 - 320 = 80

⇒ 80 = 80

⇒ LHS = RHS

Option 4) + and × 

Given: 360 × 9 - 320 + 72 ÷ 5 = 80

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 360 + 9 - 320 × 72 ÷ 5 = 80

⇒ 360 + 9 - 320 × 14.4 = 80

⇒ 360 + 9 - 4608 = 80

⇒ 369 - 4608 = 80

⇒ - 4239 ≠ 80

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Given Statements:

All fields are gardens.

All gardens are parks.

Some gardens are apartments.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:

Conclusions:

I. Some apartments are parks - True (Because, Those part of Apartment that is gardens will also Parks).

II. All fields are parks - True (Because, All fields are gardens and All gardens are parks, so all fields will also parks).

So, Both conclusions I and II follow..

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

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

Here,

Mare : Stallion → Stallion is a male horse and Mare is female horse.

Similarly,

Cow : Bull → Bull is a male cattle and Cow is female cattle.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

'fever origin' is coded as 'tree cloud',

'apple origin' is coded as 'brown cloud',

'sandwich fever' is coded as 'shoe tree'.

Here, The code of 'apple' is 'brown'. 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The correct dictionary order for the give words are:

1. Magical
2. Magnificent
3. Marble
4. Marigold
5. Marvellous

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

For, ENGLISH : HSILGNE

For, BIOLOGY : YGOLOIB

Similarly, for PHYSICS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is:

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

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

Now,

From the given Dice,

 

→ Eye and Nose is the common surface in both Dice,

So, 'Hand' will be the opposite surface of 'Ear'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Family Chart:

Decoding the Symbols:

 

Given: A @ B + C & D @ E

It means: B is the Brother of A, C is the Father of B, D is the Wife of C, E is the Brother of D.

Here, E is the 'Mother's brother' of A.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1"$.

The logic followed here is:

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

Now,

For, 20 : 2

→ (2 + 3) × (2 + 2)

→ 5 × 4 = 20.

For, 42 : 4

→ (4 + 3) × (4 + 2)

→ 7 × 6 = 42.

Similarly, for 72 : ?

Taking ? = 6, then,

→ (6 + 3) × (6 + 2)

→ 9 × 8 = 72.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is:

Step I: The alternate image is the result of interchange the top and bottom symbols of previous image in triangle shape.

Step II: The alternate image is getting interchanged its symbol as shown below:

So, the complete series will be:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Given: Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a straight row, facing north.

1. B sits fourth to the right of A.

2. Only four people sit between G and A.

3) G is sitting immediately between B and F.

4) Only two people sit between D and G.

5. F is sitting fifth to the right of C.

Here, D is sitting at the third position from the left end of the row.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Given: Four friends Ram, Shyam, Sunil and Anil are sitting around a circular table facing the centre.

If Ram is sitting to the immediate left of Sunil and Shyam is not sitting next to Ram,

Here, 'Sunil' is sitting to the immediate left of Shyam.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is:

So, '123' will replace the question mark in the series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

BODMAS Rule: 

According to the question:

Now,

Given equation: 48 ÷ 72 - 6 × 18 + 3

After replacing the symbols:

⇒ 48 + 72 ÷ 6 - 18 × 3

⇒  48 + 12 - 18 × 3

⇒  48 + 12 - 54 

⇒  60 - 54 = 6.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

So, '115' will replace the question mark in the series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Given:

'he came forward' is coded as 'ar ka mu',

'move forward' is coded as 'ba mu',

'he must move' is coded as 'ar du ba'.

Here, 'must' will be coded as 'du'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The correct answer is 10%.

Key Points

• The term "trophic level transfer efficiency" is the average amount of organic matter that is transferred from one trophic level to the next.
• This value is usually around 10%, meaning that only 10% of the organic matter from one level is transferred to the next level.
• Because energy is lost as metabolic heat when animals from one trophic level are consumed by species from the next, energy declines as it goes up the trophic levels.

Additional Information

• The food chain is a straight line made up of creatures in which energy and nutrients are passed from one to the next.
• When one creature eats another, this happens.
• The decomposer organism comes at the end of the chain, having started with the producer organism.

The correct answer is Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan.

Key Points

• Anil Chauhan is an Indian Army general with four stars.
• Since September 30, 2022, he has served as the Indian Armed Forces' second Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
• The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is a four-star general rank officer who serves as the principal military advisor to the government of India.
• The CDS is responsible for ensuring jointness and integration among the three services - Army, Navy, and Air Force - in terms of operations, logistics, training, and procurement.
• The CDS was created as a new position in the Indian armed forces in 2019, and General Bipin Rawat became the first CDS.
• The appointment of the CDS is a significant step towards achieving greater synergy and coordination among the Indian armed forces, and it is expected to enhance India's national security and defence preparedness.

Additional Information

• General Manoj Mukund Naravane is the current Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army.
• He assumed office on 31 December 2019.
• Lieutenant General Baggavalli Somashekar Raju is a serving officer in the Indian Army.
• He is currently the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) in Shimla.

The correct answer is ammeter.

Key Points

• An ammeter is an instrument used to measure the flow of electric current in a circuit.
• It is connected in series with the circuit, which means that the current flows through the ammeter.
• The unit of measurement of electric current is Amperes (A), which is abbreviated as 'A' on the ammeter.

Additional Information

• A voltmeter is used to measure the potential difference between two points in a circuit.
• It is connected in parallel with the circuit.
• The unit of measurement of potential difference is volts (V), which is abbreviated as 'V' on the voltmeter.
• An odometer is a device used to measure the distance traveled by a vehicle.
• A potential meter is a type of potentiometer used to measure the potential difference between two points in a circuit.

The correct answer is Operation Black Thunder.

Key Points

• Operation Black Thunder was conducted in May 1986 by the Indian Army to flush out terrorists who had taken control of the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India.
• The operation lasted for two days and resulted in the deaths of over 80 terrorists and 12 soldiers.
• The operation was controversial as it took place in a holy shrine and resulted in civilian casualties.
• The operation was a major success for the Indian government as it helped to restore law and order in the region and weaken the Khalistan movement.

Additional Information

• Operation Lightning Thunder was a joint military operation conducted by the United States and Uganda in 2008.
• It was against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in Uganda.
• Operation Thunder was a joint military exercise conducted by the United States and South Korea in 2013.
• It was done to improve their joint military capabilities.

The correct answer is 1995.

Key Points

• The Rural Employment Generation Program (REGP) was launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in 1995.
• The program aims to create sustainable employment opportunities in rural areas by promoting self-employment ventures in non-farm sectors.
• REGP provides financial assistance to individuals and groups for setting up micro-enterprises in sectors such as food processing, handicrafts, and textiles.
• The program also offers training and skill development programs to enhance the entrepreneurial skills of rural youth.​

Additional Information

• ​Within the Indian government is the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.
• It is the highest executive body in India responsible for creating and enforcing laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to micro, small, and medium-sized businesses.
• It was established in 2007.
• New Delhi serves as the headquarters.

The correct answer is G. Padmaja Reddy.

Key Points

• Natya Visharadha is a prestigious award presented by the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, an institution dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Indian classical music and dance.
• Natya Visharadha presented by His Excellency Shankar Dayal Sharma, in 1994 was given to G. Padmaja Reddy.
• G. Padmaja Reddy is a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer from Andhra Pradesh.
• She has been trained in the Kuchipudi dance form and has performed extensively in India and abroad.
• She is also the founder of the Kuchipudi Art Academy in Hyderabad, which is dedicated to the training and promotion of Kuchipudi dance.

Additional Information

• Sunanda Nair is a contemporary dancer and choreographer from Kerala.
• Indian dancer Sunanda Nair has received training in mohiniattam.
• Shovana Narayan is a classical dancer from Delhi.
• She is trained in the Kathak dance form.
• She has performed extensively both in India and abroad and has received several awards for her contributions to the field of dance.
• Anuradha Pandey is a Kathak dancer and choreographer.
• She is from Lucknow.
• She has trained under several renowned gurus and has performed extensively in India and abroad.

The correct answer is Five.

Key Points

• Five petroleum goods were kept out of the purview of GST for the time being.
• The five petroleum goods that were excluded from the GST are crude oil, natural gas, aviation turbine fuel, diesel, and petrol.
• The reason for keeping these petroleum goods outside the purview of GST is that they generate a significant amount of revenue for both the central and state governments, and bringing them under GST would have led to a substantial loss in revenue.
• The exclusion of petroleum goods from GST has been a subject of debate and criticism, as it leads to cascading taxes and increases the final price of these goods.
• The government has been considering bringing petroleum goods under GST, but it has not yet made any concrete decisions in this regard.

Additional Information

• GST stands for Goods and Services Tax, which is a comprehensive indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services in India.
• The GST was implemented on July 1, 2017, and it replaced multiple indirect taxes that were levied by both the central and state governments.
• For the purpose of collecting taxes, goods and services are separated into five tax slabs: 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%.
• But under the old tax structure, alcohol, petroleum products, and electricity were all subject to separate state-level taxes rather than being taxable under the GST.

The correct answer is Bengal

Key Points

• Fa Xian was a Chinese Buddhist monk who traveled to India to study Buddhism and collect Buddhist texts.
• Fa-Hien's book Fo-kwo-ki contains writings about India.
• He spoke of the Mahayana and Hinayana monasteries in Pataliputra.

Additional Information

• Fa Xian traveled to India during the reign of Emperor Chandragupta II (375-415 CE).
• He spent several years in India, visiting important Buddhist sites and studying Buddhist texts.
• Fa Xian's journey to India is considered one of the earliest and most important accounts of Buddhist pilgrimage to India.
• Patliputra (present-day Patna) was an important city in ancient India and was known for its rich culture and learning.
• It was the capital of the Mauryan Empire and later the Gupta Empire.

The correct answer is Hindu.

Key Points

• Vishu is primarily celebrated in the southern Indian state of Kerala and marks the beginning of the Malayalam New Year.
• It is a Hindu festival.
• The festival is celebrated on the first day of the Malayalam month of Medam which usually falls in the month of April.
• The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and involves various rituals such as Vishukkani, Vishukkaineetam, and Vishu Sadya.
• The festival is also considered as a harvest festival and people offer prayers to the deity for a prosperous harvest season.

Additional Information

• Buddhist festivals are celebrated by followers of Buddhism and are primarily observed in countries where Buddhism is the major religion such as Thailand, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, etc.
• Some of the popular Buddhist festivals include Vesak, Magha Puja, Asalha Puja, etc.
• Parsi festivals are celebrated by followers of Zoroastrianism and are primarily observed in Iran and India.
• Some of the popular Parsi festivals include Navroz, Khordad Sal, Mehregan, etc.
• Jain festivals are celebrated by followers of Jainism and are primarily observed in India.
• Some of the popular Jain festivals include Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan Parva, Diwali, etc.

The correct answer is Hemant Soren.

Key Points

• Hemant Soren is the current Chief Minister of Jharkhand as of November 2022.
• In addition, he serves as the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's acting president.
• Jharkhand is a state in eastern India, bordered by Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to the west, Odisha to the south, and West Bengal to the east.
• The state was formed in 2000, after being carved out of Bihar, and has its capital at Ranchi.

Additional Information

• Raghubar Das was the Chief Minister of Jharkhand from 2014 to 2019, before being replaced by Hemant Soren.
• Amit Shah is a prominent national-level politician in India, belonging to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
• He is currently serving as the Union Home Minister of India, and has never been the Chief Minister of Jharkhand.

The correct answer is seventh and eighth.

Key Points

• Two Annual Programs were implemented in India in 1990-91 and 1991-92.
• These programs were implemented between the seventh and eighth five year plans.
• The main objective of these programs was to increase agricultural productivity and rural development.
• The programs aimed to provide support to farmers and improve infrastructure in rural areas.

Additional Information

• The Indian economy was built on the idea of planning from 1947 until 2017.
• This was implemented through the Five-Year Plans, which were created, carried out, and overseen by the NITI Aayog and the Planning Commission.
• First and second five year plans were implemented much earlier, between 1951-1956 and 1956-1961 respectively.
• Third and fourth five year plans were implemented between 1961-1966 and 1969-1974 respectively.
• Fifth and sixth five year plans were implemented between 1974-1979 and 1980-1985 respectively.

The correct answer is 1960's.

Key Points

• The Green Revolution refers to a period of significant agricultural development that took place in India during the 1960s and 1970s.
• The main objective of the Green Revolution was to increase agricultural production and productivity by introducing new technologies, high-yielding varieties of seeds, and modern farming practices.
• The Green Revolution played a crucial role in making India self-sufficient in food production and reducing its dependence on food imports.
• The Green Revolution also led to the emergence of a new class of wealthy farmers, who were able to take advantage of the new technologies and farming practices to increase their income and standard of living.

Additional Information

• Norman Borlaug launched the Green Revolution initiative in the 1960s.
• He is regarded globally as the "Father of the Green Revolution."
• As a result, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970 for his contributions to the creation of wheat High Yielding Varieties (HYVs).

The correct answer is Heat Stroke.

Key Points

• Loo is a term used in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh to describe a hot, dry, and dusty wind that blows during the summer season.
• Loo is known to cause various health problems, including dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
• The most dangerous heat-related ailment is heat stroke.
• It happens when the body loses the ability to regulate its temperature.
• The body temperature might increase to 106°F or more in 10 to 15 minutes when heat stroke strikes.

Additional Information

• Hypothermia is a condition that occurs when the body temperature drops below normal levels.
• It is caused due to exposure to cold temperatures.
• Frostbite is a condition that occurs when the skin and underlying tissues freeze.
• It is caused due to exposure to extreme cold temperatures.
• Chilblains are small, itchy, and painful red bumps that develop on the skin.
• It occurs due to exposure to cold and damp conditions.

The correct answer is (i), (ii) and (iii).

Key Points

• Parliament is the supreme legislative body of India, which consists of the President and the two Houses, i.e., the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
• The President is not a member of Parliament but an integral part of it as he/she summons and prorogues the sessions of Parliament and gives assent to the bills passed by both the Houses.
• The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is also known as the Upper House of Parliament, which represents the states and union territories of India.
• It has a total of 245 members, out of which 233 are elected by the members of the Legislative Assemblies of the states and union territories, and 12 are nominated by the President.
• The House of the People (Lok Sabha) is also known as the Lower House of Parliament, which represents the people of India.
• It has a total of 545 members.

Additional Information

• In New Delhi, the Parliament convenes at Sansad Bhavan.
• With 912 million eligible voters in 2019, the Indian Parliament represents the largest democratic electorate in the world (the European Parliament comes in second).
• A bill is the document that legislative proposals are presented in front of either chamber of parliament.
• A bill is a draft legislative proposal that becomes an act of Parliament after it is approved by both chambers and the president.

The correct answer is 8.

Key Points

• The Indian Constitution recognizes 22 languages and Schedule 8 lists these languages.
• These include Hindi, English, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and others.
• Schedule 8 also mentions the official languages of different states in India.
• For example**, Assamese** is the official language of Assam, Kannada is the official language of Karnataka, and so on.
• The Constitution also provides for the promotion and development of these languages.
• For instance, Article 350A mandates that every state should provide facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage of education.

Additional Information

• Schedule 7 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
• Schedule 9 of the Indian Constitution deals with the provisions for the administration of tribal areas in India.
• Schedule 6 of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration of certain tribal areas in northeastern India.
• The Indian Constitution consists of 12 Schedules.
• The Government of India Act, 1935, which contained 10 Schedules, was one of the earliest documents to mention schedules.
• Eight Schedules made up the Indian Constitution when it was eventually enacted in 1949.

The correct answer is single crop is grown.

Key Points

• Plantation farming is a type of commercial agriculture where crops are grown on a large scale for profit.
• In plantation farming, a single crop is grown over a large area, usually in a monoculture system.
• This means that the same crop is grown repeatedly on the same land.
• The crops grown in plantation farming are usually cash crops, such as tea, coffee, rubber, cotton, sugarcane, and palm oil.
• These crops are in high demand and are used for export or for domestic consumption.

Additional Information

• Plantation farming requires specialized knowledge, labor, and equipment to maintain the crops and ensure their productivity.
• The use of pesticides, fertilizers, and irrigation systems is common in plantation farming.
• Plantation farming has been criticized for its negative environmental and social impacts, such as deforestation, soil degradation, water pollution, and exploitation of workers.
• Some forms of agroforestry or mixed cropping may involve growing multiple crops in the same field, which can have ecological and economic benefits.
• Some plantations may specialize in two crops that complement each other, such as coffee and cocoa, or sugarcane and ethanol.
• Some plantations may adopt intercropping or cover cropping techniques to improve soil fertility and reduce pest and disease pressure.

The correct answer is 24.

Key Points

• Mohiniyattam is literally interpreted as the dance of ‘Mohini’.
• It is one of the two classical dance forms that originated in Kerala, the other one being Kathakali.
• It contains 24 hand gestures in Mohiniyattam which are mainly adopted from Hastalakshana Deepika text.
• It is based on Natya Shastra’s lasya style.
• It has delicate movements and more feminine facial expressions.

Additional Information

• The repertoire of Mohiniyattam includes music in the Carnatic style, singing and acting a play through the dance, where the recitation may be either by a separate vocalist or the dancer themselves.
• The song is typically in Malayalam-Sanskrit hybrid called Manipravalam
• The movements are gentle and glide-like.
• They do not have terse rhythmic steps.
• More emphasis is on the facial expressions and hand gestures.

The correct answer is Commonwealth Games.

Key Points

• Milkha Singh, also known as the Flying Sikh, won a gold medal in the 400m race at the Commonwealth Games held in Cardiff in 1958.
• In the Asian Games in 1958 and 1962, he also took home gold medals.
• For his athletic accomplishments, he was given the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honor in India.
• Singh was referred to as "the finest athlete India has ever produced" by columnist Rohit Brijnath in 2008.

Additional Information

• Cardiff, Wales hosted the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games from July 18–26.
• A total of 1,130 competitors and 228 officials were sent by 35 nations to the Cardiff Games.
• The Queen's Baton Relay was also inaugurated during the 1958 event.
• On the first leg of the Queen's Baton's voyage to Wales, two of England's most renowned middle distance runners, Roger Bannister and Chris Chattaway, were given the honor of accepting it at Buckingham Palace.

The correct answer is Lion.

Key Points

• The 36^th National Games of India were scheduled to be held in Goa in 2020 but were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The logo of the National Games of India features a blue and orange lion with the number 36 written in bold letters.
• Lions are often associated with strength, power, and courage, making them a fitting symbol for a national sporting event.
• The use of a lion in the logo also represents India's rich cultural heritage, as the animal has significant symbolism in Hindu mythology.

Additional Information

• The 37^th National Games of India are another name for the 2023 edition of the competition.
• They took place in the state of Goa from October 25, 2023, to November 9, 2023.
• In June 2023, the games' official logo and mascot, an Indian bison named Moga, were announced.
• The Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy, which is given to the team with the most gold medals at the National Games, was won by Maharashtra, who also led the medal count in the 2023 National Games.

The correct answer is 112.

Key Points

• Article 112 of the Constitution of India deals with the annual financial statement, also known as the Union Budget.
• It states that the President shall, at the beginning of every financial year, lay before Parliament the annual financial statement for the year.
• The annual financial statement includes the estimated receipts and expenditure of the government for the upcoming financial year and is prepared by the Ministry of Finance.
• The statement is presented in the form of a budget, which is discussed and approved by both the houses of Parliament before it comes into effect.
• The Constitution of India also mandates that the budget should distinguish between expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India and other expenditure.

Additional Information

• Article 12 of the Constitution deals with the definition of the State.
• Article 121 deals with the restriction on discussion in Parliament.
• Article 123 deals with the power of the President to promulgate ordinances.
• The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the country and lays down the framework for the governance of India.
• It was adopted on 26^th November 1949 and came into effect on 26^th January 1950, marking the beginning of a new era in the history of India.
• The Constitution has 448 articles in 25 parts and 12 schedules, making it one of the lengthiest written constitutions in the world.
• It provides for a federal system of government with a division of powers between the central and state governments.
• The Constitution also guarantees fundamental rights to all citizens and outlines the duties of the government towards them.

Shortcut Trick

Ratio of distances covered in the same time:

A : B = 100 : 80 = 5 : 4

B : C = 100 : 90 = 10 : 9

A : C = (A/B) × (B/C) = (5/4) × (10/9) = 50/36 = 100/72

When A covers 100 m, C covers 72 m. Distance A beats C = 100 − 72 = 28 m.

∴ The correct answer is 28 m.

Alternate Method

Given: Total race distance = 100 m.

Formula: Ratio of speeds = Ratio of distances covered in the same time.

⇒ Distance covered by A = 100 m, then Distance covered by B = 100 − 20 = 80 m.

⇒ Ratio A : B = 100 : 80

⇒ Distance covered by B = 100 m, then Distance covered by C = 100 − 10 = 90 m.

⇒ Ratio B : C = 100 : 90

⇒ To find A : C, we combine the ratios: A/C = (A/B) × (B/C)

⇒ A/C = (100/80) × (100/90) = 10000 / 7200 = 100 / 72

⇒ This means when A covers 100 m, C covers 72 m.

⇒ Distance by which A beats C = 100 − 72 = 28 m.

∴ The correct answer is 28 m.

Additional Information

Concept of 'Beating' in Races

If A beats B by 'x' metres in a race of 'L' metres, it means when A reaches the finish line (covers L), B has covered (L − x) metres in the same time.

Time Lead

If A beats B by 't' seconds, it means A reaches the finish line 't' seconds before B does.

Dead Heat

A race ends in a dead heat if all contestants reach the finish line at exactly the same time.

Given

Scores in first 5 innings = [50, 56, 42, 38, 78]

Target average = 60

Concept:

The average is calculated by the total sum divided by the number of elements.

Calculation:

⇒ Total score in first 5 innings = Sum of given scores = 50 + 56 + 42 + 38 + 78 = 264

⇒ Target total score for 6 innings = Average × Total innings = 60 × 6 = 360

⇒ Score needed in 6^th innings = Target total score - Total score in first 5 innings = 360 - 264 = 96

Therefore, the batsman needs to score 96 in his 6^th innings.

Given

Marked price = Rs. 500

Selling price = Rs. 400

Concept:

The discount is the difference between the marked price and the selling price.

Calculation:

⇒ Discount = Marked price - Selling price

⇒ Discount = 500 - 400 = Rs. 100

Therefore, the discount is Rs. 100.

Given

Initial price = Rs. 18

Increased price = Rs. 25

Concept:

The percentage reduction in the quantity needed is given by \(\rm\left(\frac{increasedprice - initialprice}{increased~price}\right)\) × 100%.

Calculation:

⇒ Percentage reduction = $\left(\frac{25 - 18}{25}\right)$ × 100% = 0.28 × 100% = 28%

Therefore, the percentage reduction in potato use should be 28%.

Given

Diameter of the base = 20 cm

Height of the cylinder = 11 cm

π = 22/7

Concept: 

The total surface area of a closed cylinder is given by the formula 2πr(h + r), where r is the radius and h is the height of the cylinder.

Calculation:

⇒ Radius of the base (r) = Diameter/2 = 20/2 = 10 cm

⇒ Total surface area = 2πr(h + r) = 2 × (22/7) × 10 × (11 + 10) = 1320 cm²

Therefore, the total surface area of the cylinder is 1320 cm².

Given

Percentage increase = 5%

Percentage decrease = 15%

Difference in values = 9

Concept:

The difference in percentage values of a number can be equated to the given difference to solve for the original number.

Calculation:

⇒ Original number = \(\rm\frac{Differenceinvalues}{Differenceinpercentages}\)

⇒ Original number = $\frac{9}{0.20}$ = 45

Therefore, the original number is 45.

Shortcut Trick

Factor out the smallest power of 3 from the expression.

⇒ 3⁵ × (1 + 3¹ + 3² + 3³)

⇒ 3⁵ × (1 + 3 + 9 + 27)

⇒ 3⁵ × 40

Since 40 ends in 0, it is a multiple of 10, making the entire expression perfectly divisible by 10.

∴ The correct answer is 10.

Alternate Method

Given:

Expression = 3⁵ + 3⁶ + 3⁷ + 3⁸

Calculations:

⇒ 3⁵ + 3⁶ + 3⁷ + 3⁸

⇒ 3⁵ + (3⁵ × 3¹) + (3⁵ × 3²) + (3⁵ × 3³)

⇒ Taking 3⁵ common from all the terms.

⇒ 3⁵ × (1 + 3 + 9 + 27)

⇒ 3⁵ × 40

⇒ 3⁵ × 4 × 10

⇒ From the simplified step, it is clearly visible that the expression contains 10 as a factor.

⇒ Hence, the given mathematical expression is completely divisible by 10.

∴ The correct answer is 10.

Additional Information

Factoring Exponential Sums

For sums of consecutive powers of a number, always factor out the smallest power: aⁿ + aⁿ⁺¹ + aⁿ⁺² = aⁿ × (1 + a + a²). The resulting integer bracket factor directly helps identify exact divisibility.

Unit Digit Cyclicity

The unit digit of powers of 3 repeats in a four-step cycle: 3, 9, 7, 1. The sum of any four consecutive powers of 3 will have a unit digit of (3 + 9 + 7 + 1) = 20. Since it ends in 0, it confirms direct divisibility by 10.

Divisibility Rule of 10

A number is divisible by 10 if and only if its last digit is 0. This also means it must simultaneously be divisible by both prime factors 2 and 5.

Given

Sides of the triangle = [5 cm, 12 cm, 13 cm]

Concept:

The triangle formed by joining the mid-points of a triangle is similar to the original triangle and its area is one-fourth of the original triangle.

Calculation:

⇒ Area of original triangle (right-angled triangle) = $\frac{1}{2}$ × base × height = $\frac{1}{2}$ × 5 × 12 = 30 cm²

⇒ Area of smaller triangle = $\frac{1}{4}$ × Area of original triangle = $\frac{1}{4}$ × 30 cm² = 7.5 cm²

Therefore, the area of the triangle formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of the triangle is 7.5 cm².

Calculation:

⇒ The condition "20% of the first number is 50% of the second number" can be written as 0.2 × First number = 0.5 × Second number.

⇒ Therefore, the ratio First number ∶ Second number = 0.5 ∶ 0.2 = 5 ∶ 2.

Hence, the ratio of the first number to the second number is 5 ∶ 2.

Given

Principal = Rs. 25,000

Rate of interest for the first year = 12%

Rate of interest for the second year = 10%

Concept:

Compound interest formula (A = P × (1 + r/n)^(nt)), where A is the amount, P is the principal, r is the rate of interest, n is the number of times the interest is compounded per year, and t is the time in years.

Calculation:

⇒ Amount after first year = 25000 × (1 + 12/100) = Rs. 28000

⇒ Amount after second year = 28000 × (1 + 10/100) = Rs. 30800

Hence, the amount due after 2 years is Rs. 30,800.

Given

Prem's work time = 112 days

Ben's work time = 90 days

Total time to finish the work = 56 days

Concept:

In the scenario of combined work, (Total work) = (Work rate) × (Time), where work rate is the inverse of the time taken to finish the work alone.

Calculation:

⇒ Prem's work rate = 1/112 per day

⇒ Ben's work rate = 1/90 per day

⇒ Combined work rate = Prem's work rate + Ben's work rate = 1/112 + 1/90 = 1/56 per day

The total number of days Ben works be x

So, Prem works for 56 days and Ben works for x days to complete work

56/112 + x/90 = 1

⇒ 56 × 45 + 56x = 112 × 45

⇒ 56x + 6272 - 112x = 112 × 45 - 56 × 45

⇒ 56x = 56 × 45

⇒ x = 45

Ben join after 56 - 45 = 11 days

Hence, Ben should join Prem after 11 days.

Given

Numbers = [10, 16, 20]

Concept: If a ∶ b = c ∶ d, then d is the fourth proportional to a, b, c.

Calculation:

⇒ 10 ∶ 16 = 20 ∶ x

⇒ x = (20 × 16)/10 = 32

Hence, the fourth proportional to the numbers 10, 16 and 20 is 32.

Given

Discounts = [25% and 30%, 25% and 20%]

Difference in selling prices = Rs. 75

Concept:

Successive discounts can be calculated by taking the product of the reductions, and the difference of the selling prices can be used to calculate the original price.

Calculation:

⇒ Let the marked price be x.

⇒ Price after first set of discounts = x × (1 - 25/100) × (1 - 30/100) = x × 0.75 × 0.7

⇒ Price after second set of discounts = x × (1 - 25/100) × (1 - 20/100) = x × 0.75 × 0.8

⇒ Given that the difference between these two is Rs. 75, we have:

⇒ x × 0.75 × 0.8 - x × 0.75 × 0.7 = 75

⇒ x = 75/(0.075) = Rs. 1000

Therefore, the marked price of the article is Rs. 1000.

Given Data:

Selling price = Rs. 15,000

Loss percentage = 25%

Concept: Cost price = Selling price / (1 - loss percentage / 100)

Calculation:

⇒ Cost price = 15000 / (1 - 25/100) = Rs. 20,000

Therefore, the cost price of the watch is Rs. 20,000.

Given Data:

Ajay's work time = 20 days

Vijay's work time = 22 days

Concept: Use the concept of work rates and effective work rates when working on alternate days.

Calculation:

LCM of 20 and 22 will be 220.

Ajay one day work = 220/20 = 11

Vijay one day work = 220/22 = 10

2 days work = 11 +10 = 21.

20 days work = 21 × 10 = 210.

Now remaining work done by Vijay = 10/10 = 1

Total work done in 20 + 1 = 21 days.

Therefore, they will complete the work together in 21 days if they work on alternate days and the work is started by Vijay.

Calculation:

$\dfrac {(0.0002)^2 + (0.0033)^2 + (0.0444)^2} {(0.00002)^2 + (0.00033)^2 + (0.00444)^2}$

⇒ $\dfrac{[(0.0002)^2+(0.0033)^2+(0.0444)^2]}{\dfrac{1}{10^2}[(0.0002)^2+(0.0033)^2+(0.0444)^2]}$

⇒ $\dfrac{10^2[(0.0002)^2+(0.0033)^2+(0.0444)^2]}{[(0.0002)^2+(0.0033)^2+(0.0444)^2]}$

⇒ 10² = 100

Therefore, the value of the given expression is 100.

Given

Faulty machine ratio = 900 g ∶ 1000 g

Quantity of rice sold = 45 kg

Selling price = Rs. 65 per kg

Buying price = Rs. 58 per kg

Formula used:

Profit% = [(Selling Price - Cost Price)/Cost Price] × 100.

Calculation:

⇒ Actual weight of rice the shopkeeper sells = (900/1000) × 45 kg = 40.5 kg

⇒ Total cost price = 40.5 kg × Rs. 58 per kg = Rs. 2349

⇒ Total selling price = 45 kg × Rs. 65 per kg = Rs. 2925

⇒ Profit percentage = [(2925 - 2349)/2349] × 100 = 24.5%

Therefore, the shopkeeper's overall profit percentage is approximately 24.5%.

Given:

Initial value = Rs. 2 lakh

Annual depreciation = 10%

Concept:

Use the formula for annual depreciation, which is Value after n years = Initial value × (1 - Depreciation rate)ⁿ.

Calculation:

⇒ Value after 2 years = 2 lakh × (1 - 10/100)² = Rs. 1,62,000 lakh

Hence, the value of the machine after 2 years is Rs. 1,62,000 lakh.

Given

Number of sections = 4

Students per section = 30

Average scores per section = [89.8, 92.6, 99.1, 94.5]

Concept:

The overall average score can be calculated by summing the products of the number of students and the average score in each section and dividing by the total number of students.

Calculation:

⇒ Total students = 4 × 30 = 120

⇒ Total sum of scores = [89.8 +92.6 + 99.1 + 94.5] × 30 = 376 × 30

⇒ Overall average = Total sum of scores/Total students = (376 × 30)/120 = 94.0

Hence, the average score in maths of the whole class X in that school is 94.0

Shortcut Trick

When an object travels at different speeds for equal time intervals, the average speed is simply the arithmetic mean of all the speeds.

Here, the time interval for each given speed is exactly 1 hour.

The speeds form an Arithmetic Progression (AP): 10, 9, 8, ..., 1.

Average Speed = (First Speed + Last Speed) ÷ 2

Average Speed = (10 + 1) ÷ 2 = 11 ÷ 2 = 5.5 km/h.

∴ The correct answer is 5.5 km/h.

Alternate Method

Given:

⇒ Total time of travel = 10 hours

⇒ Speeds in successive hours = 10 km/h, 9 km/h, 8 km/h, ..., 1 km/h

Formula Used:

⇒ Average Speed = Total Distance ÷ Total Time

⇒ Distance = Speed × Time

⇒ Sum of first n natural numbers = n(n + 1) ÷ 2

Calculations:

⇒ Distance covered in 1^st hour = 10 km/h × 1 h = 10 km

⇒ Distance covered in 2^nd hour = 9 km/h × 1 h = 9 km

⇒ Total Distance covered in 10 hours = 10 + 9 + 8 + ... + 1 km

⇒ Total Distance = (10 × 11) ÷ 2 = 55 km

⇒ Total Time = 10 hours

⇒ Average Speed = 55 km ÷ 10 h = 5.5 km/h

∴ The correct answer is 5.5 km/h.

Additional Information

Average Speed for Equal Time Intervals

When a person travels at different speeds for exactly the same duration each time, the overall average speed is simply the arithmetic mean of all individual speeds.

Sum of 'n' Natural Numbers

The sum of consecutive natural numbers starting from 1 is computed efficiently using the arithmetic progression formula S = n(n + 1) ÷ 2.

Average Speed for Equal Distances

If equal distances are covered at speeds x and y, the overall average speed is calculated using the harmonic mean formula: 2xy ÷ (x + y).

The correct answer is 'Overlook.'

Key Points

• 'Skip' in English means to pass over or miss out on something. ('छोड़ना' or 'नजरअंदाज करना.')
• For example, "I decided to skip lunch today".
• 'Overlook' means failing to notice or deliberately ignoring something. ('ध्यान न देना' or 'नजरअंदाज करना.')
• For example, "The manager overlooked the error in the report,"

Therefore, the correct answer is "option 1".

Additional Information

• 'Insert' means to place or put something within something else. ('सम्मिलित करना' or 'डालना.')
• 'Notice' refers to the act of observing something or bringing attention to something. ('ध्यान देना' or 'सूचना.')
• 'Introduce' means to present or make familiar with someone or something new. ('परिचय कराना.')

The correct answer is: logically concluded

Key Points

• "Inferred" in the original sentence means to deduce or conclude information based on evidence or reasoning.
• "Logically concluded" is the option that best captures the meaning of inferring in this context.
• It indicates that the detective arrived at the motive through logical reasoning and examination of the evidence.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Substituted sentence: After studying the evidence thoroughly, the detective logically concluded the motive.

Additional Information

• Unusually Concealed: Hidden or obscured in a way that is uncommon or not typical.
• Intensely Disliked: A strong and profound feeling of disliking or aversion.
• Violently Criticised: Criticized in a forceful, harsh, or vehement manner.

The correct answer is 'dominant'.

Key Points

• The given word is "servile", which means having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others (दास जैसा).
• The correct antonym is "dominant", which means commanding, controlling, or prevailing over others (प्रबल, प्रधान).
• Hence, the correct answer is: 'dominant'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

 Additional Information

• Option 1: "Dishonest" means behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy, deceitful, or insincere way (अनियमित).
• Option 3: "Curious" means eager to know or learn something (जिज्ञासु).
• Option 4: "Furious" means extremely angry (नाराज़).

The correct answer is 'Deter'.

Key Points

• 'Influence', which denotes having an impact or a powerful effect on someone or something. (प्रभावित करना).
• Example: The teacher's positive influence greatly helped in shaping the student's life.
• The correct antonym is 'Deter', which means preventing or discouraging (someone) from doing something. (रोकना or रोकाना).
• Example: Harsh punishments can deter people from committing crimes.

Therefore, the correct answer is "option 4".

Additional Information 

• 'Impact' means having an effect or impact. (प्रभाव).
• 'Stir' means to provoke or stimulate into action. (उकसाना).
• 'Effect' is a noun that denotes the outcome or result of an action, which also could be influenced by something. (परिणाम).

The correct answer is: Acquired

Key Points

• "Accquired" is a misspelling of the word "acquired."
• The correct spelling is "acquired," which means to gain or develop something over time. (समय के साथ कुछ हासिल करना या विकसित करना)
• Example: She acquired a new skill after attending the workshop.
• "Acquired resistance" refers to the ability of bacteria to resist the effects of antibiotics.
• It can occur through genetic mutation or the gradual development of resistance over time.

Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

Corrected sentence: Superbugs are the bacteria that have acquired resistance to several types of antibiotics either through genetic mutation or through buildup resistance over time.

The correct answer is 'Upset the balance'.

Key Points

• The underlined idiom "rock the boat" refers to an action causing trouble or disturbing a situation or plan that is already running smoothly. It implies disrupting the status quo or causing instability. ("स्थिति को व्यवधानित करना").
• For example, "After Robert was hired, he made a lot of changes to the procedures, which definitely rocked the boat."

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Additional Information

• 'Lead to protests' means causing or resulting in objections or public displays of disapproval. ("विरोध की ओर ले जाना").
• 'Topple the government' refers to overthrowing or unseating the ruling authority or administration. ("सरकार को गिराना").
• 'Restore the equilibrium' means bringing back the balance or steadiness in something. ("समानता को बहाल करना").

The correct answer is: Our school principal declared that the new rule was applicable to everyone.

Key Points

• School: This is a noun referring to the educational institution, and it is spelt correctly.
• Principal: This is a noun, referring to the head of the school, and it is spelt correctly.
• Declared: This is a verb, past tense, and it is spelt correctly.
• Applicable: This is an adjective describing the rule, and it is spelt correctly.
• Everyone: This is a pronoun, and it is spelt correctly.

So, it is clear that every word in the sentence is spelt correctly, and the sentence is grammatically sound. It effectively conveys the message that the school principal declared a new rule that applies to everyone.

Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

The correct answer is 'starved'.

Key Points

• The underlined segment "feeling very hungry" refers to the strong desire or need for food. It is a physical sensation that results from the need to eat. ("बहुत भूख लगी हुई है").
• For example, "After a long day at work, she was feeling very hungry."
• The correct word to substitute the underlined segment is 'starved' which means very hungry. ("भूख से बिलकुल व्याकुल").
• For example, "After the strenuous workout, the athlete felt starved."

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Additional Information

• 'Terrible' is generally used to express that something is very distressing or dreadful. ("भयंकर").
• 'Exhausted' means to be extremely tired, worn out or depleted. ("थका हुआ").
• 'Tired' means to feel in need of rest or sleep. ("थकान").

The correct answer is: Vacant

Key Points

• The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is "vacant."
• The word "occupied" means that the land is already in use or taken by someone or something. (पहले से ही उपयोग में है या किसी व्यक्ति या वस्तु द्वारा लिया गया है)
• Example: The parking lot is fully occupied; we might need to find another spot.
• Marked option "vacant" means that the land is empty or unoccupied. (ख़ाली)
• Example: The house next door has been vacant for months; no one has moved in.
• In the context of the sentence, "landing on vacant land" is more suitable during a technical emergency, as it implies that there are no obstructions or potential dangers on the landing site.
• The corrected sentence would be: Due to some technical emergency, the helicopter was supposed to land on a vacant piece of land.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

• Jammed: Blocked or stuck due to overcrowding or a physical obstruction. (भीड़भाड़ या शारीरिक रुकावट के कारण अवरुद्ध या अटका हुआ)
• Active: Engaged in action or characterized by movement or energy. (क्रिया में संलग्न या गति या ऊर्जा से युक्त)
• Teeming: Abundantly filled or swarming with a large number of things or people. (बहुत सारी चीजों या लोगों से प्रचुर मात्रा में भरा हुआ या झुंड में भरा हुआ)

The correct answer is "Sever".

Key Points

• The term "amputate" typically refers to the surgical removal of a body part, especially a limb.
• For Example - The doctors had to amputate the patient's leg to stop the spread of the infection.
• "Sever" is the most similar in meaning as it also refers to cutting off or ending something abrup tly, just as an amputation would.
• For Example - The company chose to sever ties with its long-time supplier due to ethical concerns.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Additional Information

• Brighten: To make something lighter or more luminous, or to become cheerful or animated.
• Energise: To give vitality, enthusiasm, or vigour to; to invigorate or stimulate.
• Argue: To present reasons or evidence in order to dispute or show that something is not true, likely, valid, etc.

The correct answer is 'revealed.'

 Key Points

• Disclose means to make (secret or new information) known. (गुप्त या नई जानकारी का खुलासा करना।)
• Example Sentence: The scientist disclosed his revolutionary new discovery to the world.
• Revealed also refers to the act of making previously unknown or secret information known. (अज्ञात या गुप्त जानकारी का खुलासा करना।)
• Example Sentence: She revealed the truth about her past to her family.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 Additional Information

• Deceived: Mislead or trick someone. (किसी को भ्रमित करना, धोखा देना।)
• Concealed: Kept secret; hidden. (गुप्त रखना; छिपाना।)
• Superseded: Take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant. (बदल देना, प्रतिस्थापित करना।)

The correct answer is: walk along the

Key Points 

• The error lies in the part “walk along the”.
• From the given sentence it is clear that it is a past incident.
• In past tense, the verb must be in past tense.
• ‘walk’ is present tense(V1). So, we need the verb "walk" to be in the past continuous (also called past progressive) tense as it suggests an ongoing action in the past.
• The past continuous consists of two elements: the past tense of the verb "to be" (was/were), and the base verb +ing.
• By changing "walk" to "was walking," the two verbs in the sentence both indicate past events.
• Therefore, the correct sentence is "The policeman was walking along the road when I saw a body in the gutter."

​Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Confusion Points

• If we change 'saw' into 'see', the part "walk along the" will still remain incorrect. Because the subject "The policeman" is a singular subject.
• "The police" is a plural subject.
• The choice between singular and plural depends on whether the focus is on an individual officer or the collective actions of the entire police force.

The correct answer is 'Very rarely'.

Key Points

• The given idiom "Once in a blue moon" refers to an event or occurrence that happens very infrequently. The phrase is a way of saying that something happens rarely. ("बहुत ही कम" ).
• For example, "I don't eat out much, it's once in a blue moon."

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

Additional Information

• 'To agree reluctantly' means to accept or consent to something but with hesitations or unwillingness. ("अनिच्छा से सहमत होना").
• 'A quick response' refers to a quick or prompt reply or reaction to something.("तत्पर प्रतिक्रिया").
• 'Moon in the night' is a literal phrase referring to the appearance of the moon during the night sky. ("रात में चांद").

The correct answer is 'Comrade'.

 Key Points

• 'Rival', refers to a person or entity competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity. (प्रतिद्वंद्वी).
• Example: The two companies were rivals for the lucrative government contract.
• 'Comrade', which indicates a friend, ally, or a person who shares one's activities or is a fellow member of an organization. (साथी or संघी).
• Example: They fought together as comrades during the war.

Therefore, the correct answer is "option 2".

Additional Information

• 'Employer' refers to a person or organization that employs people. (नियोक्ता).
• 'Opponent'  is actually a synonym of 'Rival', denoting one that opposes another in a battle, contest, controversy, or debate. (विरोधी).
• 'Antagonist'  is similarly a synonym of 'Rival', referring to a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone. (प्रतिवादी or शत्रु).

The correct answer is: Withdraw

Key Points

• The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is "withdraw."
• Withdraw: To pull back or retreat; to remove oneself from a situation or activity. (पीछे हटना या पीछे हटना; किसी स्थिति या गतिविधि से स्वयं को दूर करना)
• Example: After facing a challenging time, it's important not to withdraw from friends or hobbies that used to bring comfort.
• The word "withdraw" fits well in the context of the sentence.
• It conveys the idea that, in times of difficulty or distress, it is essential not to isolate oneself from friends (referred to as "pals" in the sentence) or activities that were previously a source of comfort ("solace").
• The complete sentence would be: One should never withdraw from pals or activities that formerly provided solace.

Therefore, option 2 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

• Remove: To take something away or eliminate it from its current position or context. (किसी चीज़ को उसकी वर्तमान स्थिति या संदर्भ से दूर ले जाना या ख़त्म करना)
• Suspend: To temporarily stop or interrupt an activity, process, or status. (किसी गतिविधि, प्रक्रिया या स्थिति को अस्थायी रूप से रोकना या बाधित करना)
• Deduct: To subtract or take away a specific amount or portion from a total. (कुल में से कोई विशिष्ट राशि या भाग घटाना या घटाना)

The correct answer is: Classes

Key Points

• In this context, "classes" refers to instructional sessions or lessons, particularly in the field of ballet.
• Example: Elizabeth had a busy schedule, and among her commitments, she had to attend different classes.
• The term "classes" fits well in the sentence, conveying the idea that Elizabeth had a range of educational or instructional sessions to attend, and one of them was ballet, which she strongly disliked.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

• Seminars: Educational sessions or conferences where a group of experts or participants engage in discussion, presentations, and the exchange of knowledge on a specific topic.
• Lectures: Formal presentations or talks delivered by an instructor or expert to an audience for the purpose of educating or informing.
• Meetings: Gatherings of individuals for discussion, decision-making, or collaboration on specific matters, often within a professional or organizational context.

The correct answer is: Herself

Key Points

• In this context, "herself" is a reflexive pronoun that refers to the subject of the sentence, which is the person being talked about (likely Elizabeth in this case).
• The use of "herself" indicates that the person (she) is actively involved in the action of stuffing into her pink tut, emphasizing a sense of self-reference or self-involvement.
• The reflexive pronoun "herself" reinforces this self-directed aspect of the action.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

• "Oneself" is a reflexive pronoun used when the person referred to is a general, unspecified individual.
• "Himself" is a reflexive pronoun used when the person referred to is male. It reflects the action back to the subject (him) and emphasizes that the action is performed by the same person.
• "Ourselves" is a reflexive pronoun used when the group or individuals being referred to are the same as the subject.

The correct answer is: Image

Key Points

• The correct option to fill in the blank is "image."
• In this context, "image" refers to the visual representation or reflection of the person in the mirror. (दर्पण में व्यक्ति का दृश्य प्रतिनिधित्व या प्रतिबिंब)
• The use of "image" in the sentence suggests that the person is looking at her reflection and grappling with her self-perception.
• The word "image" here adds a layer of introspection and self-reflection, capturing the psychological aspect of the person's struggle with self-identity and the perception of her capabilities in relation to dance.

Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

• Photograph: A visual representation or image captured using a camera, typically on a light-sensitive material or digitally, preserving a moment in time. (एक दृश्य प्रतिनिधित्व या छवि जिसे कैमरे का उपयोग करके कैप्चर किया जाता है, आमतौर पर प्रकाश-संवेदनशील सामग्री पर या डिजिटल रूप से, समय के एक क्षण को संरक्षित करते हुए)
• Sketch: A quick, often informal drawing that outlines the basic elements or features of an object or scene without detailed shading or finishing. (एक त्वरित, अक्सर अनौपचारिक चित्रण जो विस्तृत छायांकन या परिष्करण के बिना किसी वस्तु या दृश्य के मूल तत्वों या विशेषताओं को रेखांकित करता है)
• Painting: A visual artwork created by applying pigments, colours, or other artistic materials to a surface, such as canvas, to produce a composition. (किसी रचना का निर्माण करने के लिए किसी सतह, जैसे कि कैनवास, पर वर्णक, रंग या अन्य कलात्मक सामग्री लगाकर बनाई गई एक दृश्य कलाकृति)

The correct answer is: There

Key Points

• The correct option to fill in the blank is "there."
• In this context, "there" is used as an adverb indicating a location or position.
• It emphasizes the idea that the truth exists or is present in a particular place, situation, or circumstance.
• The use of "there" in the sentence suggests that the truth is evident or accessible, and the speaker is highlighting its existence.
• It implies that the truth is not hidden and is available for observation or realization.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• "Their" is a possessive determiner used to indicate ownership or possession by a group of people.
• "Therein" is an adverb that means in or into that place, circumstance, or thing. It is somewhat formal and is often used to refer to a location or a point in an argument or text.
• "Here" is an adverb indicating a location or position that is close to or at the present location of the speaker.

The correct answer is: Would

Key Points

• The correct option to fill in the blank is "would."
• In this context, "would" is used as a modal auxiliary verb to express a future possibility or likelihood.
• It suggests a prediction or expectation about the person's ability or inclination to become a ballet dancer.
• The use of "would" implies a strong conviction or belief about the person's future in ballet dancing.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• "Ever" is an adverb used to refer to any time in existence or in one's life. It is often used in questions, negations, and emphatic statements.
• "Can't" is a contraction of "cannot" and is used to express the inability or impossibility of doing something.
• "Won't" is a contraction of "will not" and is used to express a future refusal or unwillingness to do something.

'भूंजी भांग न होना' मुहावरे का उचित अर्थ "अत्यंत दरिद्र होना" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

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Important Pointsअन्य महत्वपूर्ण मुहावरे- 

वाक्य- "मैं उसे सहायता देना चाहता हूँ।" में क्रिया सम्बन्धी अशुद्धि है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत ह

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• वाक्य- मैं उसे सहायता देना चाहता हूँ।
• इस वाक्य में क्रिया सम्बन्धी अशुद्धि है।
• इस वाक्य में देना शब्द के स्थान पर करना शब्द होगा।
• शुद्ध वाक्य- मै उसकी सहायता करना चाहता हूँ।

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छक्के छुड़ाना मुहावरे का अर्थ "बुरी तरह हराना" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

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"शफरी" उक्त वाक्य में प्रयुक्त 'भौंरे' शब्द का पर्यायवाची नहीं है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत हैं। 

Key Points 

• शफरी 'भौंरे' शब्द का पर्यायवाची नहीं है।
• भौंरे के अन्य पर्यायवाची शब्द-
• भ्रमर, भौंरा, मधुप, मिलिंद, मधुकर, अलि, अलिंद और भृंग।
• शफरी शब्द के पर्यायवाची- 
• मीन, मत्स्य, झख, झष, जलजीवन, शफरी, मकर।

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"दामिनी" 'सरस्वती' का पर्याय नहीं है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

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• सरस्वती का पर्याय है- वागेश्वरी, भारती, शारदा।
• सरस्वती के अन्य पर्यायवाची शब्द- वाग्देवी, महाश्वेता, ज्ञानदा, हंसवाहिनी, वीणापाणि।
• दामिनी शब्द के पर्यायवाची- ताडित, चंचला, सौदामनी, बिजली, घनप्रिया, इन्द्र्वज्र, चपला।

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कोष्ठक में दिए गए शब्द ससीम का सही विलोम शब्द "असीम" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

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• वाक्य- समुद्र का विस्तार _______ है। (ससीम)
• इस वाक्य में कोष्ठक में दिए गए शब्द ससीम का सही विलोम शब्द असीम होगा।
• ससीम का अर्थ- जिसकी सीमा या हद हो।
• असीम का अर्थ- जिसकी सीमा या हद न हो।

Important Pointsअन्य विकल्प-