SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 09 Feb 2023 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

The correct dictionary order for the give words are:

1. drain
2. dreamt
3. dried
4. drown
5. drunk

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

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. D sits to the extreme right.

2) A sits third to the left of D.

3. Only two people sit between A and F.

4. B is an immediate neighbour of F.

5. Only one person sits between C and D.

6. G is not an immediate neighbour of A.

And, E will sit on the remaining place.

Here, "E" sits between B and A.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

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

Here,

Soft : Hard → Hard is the antonym of Soft.

Similarly,

Create : Destroy→ Destroy is the antonym of Create.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Given equation: 135 ÷ 15 × 54 + 6 - 18 = 252

BODMAS Table: 

Let's check each option one by one.

Option 1) ÷ and +

Given: 135 ÷ 15 × 54 + 6 - 18 = 252

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 135 + 15 × 54 ÷ 6 - 18 = 252

⇒ 135 + 15 × 9 - 18 = 252

⇒ 135 + 135 - 18 = 252

⇒ 270 - 18 = 252

⇒ 252 = 252

⇒ LHS = RHS

Option 2) ÷ and ×

Given: 135 ÷ 15 × 54 + 6 - 18 = 252

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 135 × 15 ÷ 54 + 6 - 18 = 252

⇒ 135 × 0.28 + 6 - 18 = 252

⇒ 37.8 + 6 - 18 = 252

⇒ 43.8 - 18 = 252

⇒ 25.8 ≠ 252

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 3) + and ×

Given: 135 ÷ 15 × 54 + 6 - 18 = 252

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 135 ÷ 15 + 54 × 6 - 18 = 252

⇒ 9 + 54 × 6 - 18 = 252

⇒ 9 + 324 - 18 = 252

⇒ 333 - 18 = 252

⇒ 315 ≠ 252

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 4) + and  -

Given: 135 ÷ 15 × 54 + 6 - 18 = 252

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 135 ÷ 15 × 54 - 6 + 18 = 252

⇒ 9 × 54 - 6 + 18 = 252

⇒ 486 - 6 + 18 = 252

⇒ 504 - 6 = 252

⇒ 498 ≠ 252

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Given:

'berry mango' is coded as 'xi xa',

'alpha berry tango' is coded as 'cun xi our',

'mango alpha' is coded as 'xa cun',

'berry tango' is coded as 'xi our'.

Here, 'alpha' will be coded as 'cun'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Given: Six students Purple, Black, Gray, Indigo, Cyan and Yellow are sitting around a circular table facing the centre.

Purple is sitting on the immediate left of Black.

Cyan is sitting third to the left of Black.

Gray is the immediate neighbour of Purple and Cyan.

Indigo is sitting second to the right of Black.

Yellow is sitting third to the right of Gray.

Here, "Cyan" is sitting between Gray and Indigo.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Family Chart:

Decoding the Symbols:

 

Given: A × G - T - N ÷ D + B

It means: A is the Husband of G, G is the Mother of T, T is the Mother of N, N is the Sister of D, D is the Brother of B.

Option 1) D is T's son - True.

**Option 2) G is B's father's mother - False (**T is female).

Option 3) A is N's mother's father - True.

Option 4) A is T's father - True.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

'ALMOND' is coded as 'LAOMDN',

'RAISIN' is coded as 'ARSINI',

Similarly, for 'CASHEW'

So, 'CASHEW' will be coded as 'ACHSWE'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

For, MEND : KHLG

For, STIR : QWGU

Similarly, for DESK : ?

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Given Statements:

All gloves are bats.

All stumps are bats.

All bats are balls.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:

Conclusions:

I. All stumps are gloves - False (Because, No definite relation given between Stumps and Gloves, so it can be possible only).

II. Some balls are gloves - True (Because, Those part of Gloves that is Bat will also Balls).

III. Some balls are stumps - True (Because, Those part of Stumps that is Bat will also Balls).

So, Only conclusions II and III follow.

∴ The correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is:

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

Now,

For, 14 : 103

⇒ 14 × (14 ÷ 2) + 5 

⇒ 14 × 7 + 5 

⇒ 98 + 5 = 103.

For, 18 : 167

⇒ 18 × (18 ÷ 2) + 5 

⇒ 18 × 9 + 5 

⇒ 162 + 5 = 167.

Similarly, for 16 : ?

⇒ 16 × (16 ÷ 2) + 5 

⇒ 16 × 8 + 5 

⇒ 128 + 5 = 133.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Given equation: 180 ÷ 20 - 27 ÷ (6 × 4 - 19) + 175 = 1

BODMAS Table: 

Let's check each option one by one.

Option 1) 6 and 19

Given: 180 ÷ 20 - 27 ÷ (6 × 4 - 19) + 175 = 1

After interchanging the numbers we get;

⇒ 180 ÷ 20 - 27 ÷ (19 × 4 - 6) + 175 = 1

⇒ 180 ÷ 20 - 27 ÷ (76 - 6) + 175 = 1

⇒ 180 ÷ 20 - 27 ÷ 70 + 175 = 1

⇒ 9 - 0.39 + 175 = 1

⇒ 184 - 0.39 = 1

⇒ 183.61 ≠ 1

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 2) 175 and 27

Given: 180 ÷ 20 - 27 ÷ (6 × 4 - 19) + 175 = 1

After interchanging the numbers we get;

⇒ 180 ÷ 20 - 175 ÷ (6 × 4 - 19) + 27 = 1

⇒ 180 ÷ 20 - 175 ÷ (24 - 19) + 27 = 1

⇒ 180 ÷ 20 - 175 ÷ 5 + 27 = 1

⇒ 9 - 35 + 27 = 1

⇒ 36 - 35 = 1

⇒ 1 = 1

⇒ LHS = RHS

Option 3) 4 and 20

Given: 180 ÷ 20 - 27 ÷ (6 × 4 - 19) + 175 = 1

After interchanging the numbers we get;

⇒ 180 ÷ 4 - 27 ÷ (6 × 20 - 19) + 175 = 1

⇒ 180 ÷ 4 - 27 ÷ (120 - 19) + 175 = 1

⇒ 180 ÷ 4 - 27 ÷ 101 + 175 = 1

⇒ 45 - 0.27 + 175 = 1

⇒ 220 - 0.27 = 1

⇒ 219.73 ≠ 1

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 4) 6 and 20

Given: 180 ÷ 20 - 27 ÷ (6 × 4 - 19) + 175 = 1

After interchanging the numbers we get;

⇒ 180 ÷ 6 - 27 ÷ (20 × 4 - 19) + 175 = 1

⇒ 180 ÷ 6 - 27 ÷ (80 - 19) + 175 = 1

⇒ 180 ÷ 6 - 27 ÷ 99 + 175 = 1

⇒ 30 - 0.28 + 175 = 1

⇒ 205 - 0.28 = 1

⇒ 204.72 ≠ 1

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

So, '236, 260' will replace the question mark in the given series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

For find the opposite surface of '27', we need to compare the common surface in the given dices,

So, From Dice 1 and Dice 2,

 

→ Now, number '25 and 26' is common in both Dice.

So, the remaining '30' will be the opposite face of '27'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

So, '95' will complete the series.

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: The 1st image is getting rotated in 45 degree and gives the 2nd image,

Similarly, The 3rd image is getting rotated in 45 degree and gives the 4th image.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The correct answer is 2nd August.

 Key Points

• The Ministry of Culture organized the Tiranga Utsav to celebrate his contributions to the country.
• It is a national festival celebrated on August 2nd every year to honor the national flag and its designer Pingali Venkayya.
• The festival includes various cultural events, flag-hoisting ceremonies, and patriotic speeches.
• It also witnessed the release of ‘Amar Chitra Katha’ in the memory of revolutionary Tribal fighters of Indian freedom struggle.

Additional Information

• 5th September is celebrated as Teachers' Day in India in honor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
• Pingali Venkayya:
• He was a freedom fighter and the designer of the Indian National Tricolour.
• Born on August 2, 1876, in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, Venkayya served in the British Army during the Anglo-Boer War in South Africa.
• In 1921, he met with Mahatma Gandhi in Vijayawada and showed him his publication with the various designs of the flag.
• The flag was officially adopted by the Indian National Congress in 1931.
• The current design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 22 July 1947.

The correct answer is Ashoka.

Key Points

• Ashoka was one of the most famous Mauryan rulers who ruled from 268 to 232 BCE.
• He is known for his conversion to Buddhism and his efforts to spread the religion throughout his empire.
• After a brutal battle In Kalinga in 261 BCE, he became disillusioned with the violence and bloodshed that he had witnessed.
• He turned to Buddhism as a way to find inner peace and to promote nonviolence and compassion.
• He issued edicts that promoted religious tolerance, urged his subjects to follow the principles of Buddhism, and built monuments and shrines to honor the Buddha.
• He sent missionaries to neighboring kingdoms and even as far as Greece and Egypt.
• He also convened the famous Third Buddhist Council in 250 BC at Pataliputra, Bihar, which helped to codify the teachings of the Buddha and to promote a more unified Buddhist community.

Additional Information

• Samparti was 5th ruler of the Mauryan Empire and the grandson of Ashoka.
• He is regarded for his patronage and efforts to spread Jainism in East India.
• Devavarman 7th Emperor of the Maurya Empire.
• He patronized Hinduism.
• Bindusara was the father of Ashoka and the son of the dynasty's founder Chandragupta Maurya.
• The Buddhist texts Samantapasadika and Mahavamsa suggest that he followed Brahmanism.

The correct answer is regional equality.

Key Points

• The licensing policy of the government was introduced to regulate the industrial sector and ensure fair competition among businesses. It aimed to control the establishment, expansion, and operation of industries through a licensing system.
• The primary objective of the licensing policy was to promote regional equality and balanced economic development across different states and regions of the country.
• It sought to prevent the concentration of industries in a few regions and encourage their dispersal in less-developed areas.
• Another objective of the licensing policy was to promote import substitution and self-reliance in the economy.
• It encouraged the production of goods and services within the country and discouraged their importation from abroad.

Additional Information Licensing Policy in India:

• Industrial licensing in India is a mandatory rule put forth by the government of India for enterprises belonging to certain industries.
• The licensing policy was introduced in the Industrial Policy Resolution(IPR) of 1956 to promote regional equality.
• The rule was passed under the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, of 1951, also known as IDR Act.
• Under this policy, private entrepreneurs were required to obtain a government license before establishing a new industry or expanding an existing one.
• It also aimed to protect the interests of small-scale industries and prevent the domination of large corporations.
• It had some drawbacks too as
• Bureaucratic delays, corruption, and rent-seeking behavior among officials and businessmen were caused by it.
• It also stifled innovation and efficiency in the industrial sector by creating entry barriers and limiting competition.

The correct answer is Rajasthan.

Key Points

• Gavari is a traditional dance-drama form that is performed in the state of Rajasthan in India.
• The dance-drama is performed during the Gavari festival, which is celebrated in August or September.
• It is a highly ritualistic dance-drama that depicts the story of Sati married Lord Shiva.
• The performers of Gavari are known as Gauri, and they wear elaborate costumes and makeup to portray their characters.

Additional InformationSome Drama and Dance Dramas of Indian states:

The correct answer is  Credit card.

Key Points

• Plastic money refers to the use of plastic cards, usually credit or debit cards, as a medium of exchange instead of physical cash.
• Credit cards are a common example of plastic money, as they allow users to make purchases without carrying physical currency.
• They are widely accepted and often come with rewards or cashback programs, making them a popular choice for many consumers.
• While credit cards can be convenient, it's important to use them responsibly and pay off balances in full to avoid accumulating debt.
• It's important to be aware of potential fraud or identity theft risks associated with credit cards and other forms of digital payment.

Additional Information

• Legal tender refers to any form of currency that is recognized as valid by a government or financial system.
• This can include physical cash or coins, as well as digital currencies like Bitcoin.
• Hard cash refers specifically to physical currency, such as coins, banknotes or bills.
• Coins are a type of physical currency that is typically made of metal and used for smaller transactions.
  

The correct answer is Both I and II.

Key Points

• Prokaryotic cells are unicellular organisms that lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles in their cytoplasm.
• The genetic material of prokaryotic cells is present in a single circular chromosome that is not enclosed within a membrane.
• They are generally smaller in size than eukaryotic cells and have a simpler structure.
• They are found in bacteria and archaea, which are two of the three domains of life on Earth.

Additional Information

• Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells are the two main types of cells that make up living organisms.
• Here are the key differences between them:

The correct answer is Arif Mohammed Khan.

Key Points

• As of November 2022, Arif Mohammed Khan is the Governor of Kerala, India.
• He is a former Member of Parliament and a former Cabinet Minister in the Government of India.
• He has held several portfolios ranging from energy to civil aviation
• He was appointed as the 22nd Governor of Kerala in September 2019 and is currently serving.

Additional Information

• Mangubhai Chaganbhai Patel is the current Governor of Madhya Pradesh, appointed in September 2021.
• He has earlier served as a cabinet minister in the Government of Gujarat.
• Ganesh Lal Mathur is a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who served as the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan and retired in 2010.
• Bhagat Singh Koshyari was the 22nd Governor of Maharashtra from 5 September 2019 to 17 February 2023
• He also served as the 2nd Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.
• Ramesh Bais is the current governor of Maharashtra since February 18, 2023.

Important PointsThe Governors of states:

• Governors have been discussed under Article 153 to Article 162 of the Indian Constitution.
• The Governor is the constitutional head of a state in India and is responsible for the administration of the state.
• Under Article 155, the appointment of the Governor is done by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal.
• He/She holds office at the pleasure of the President, which means that the President can remove the Governor from office at any time without assigning any reason.
• The term of governor's office is normally 5 years but it can be terminated earlier.
• He/She can also resign from his/her office by addressing the resignation letter to the President.
• Under Article 157, the qualifications for appointment as a Governor are: A Governor must
• be an Indian citizen and reside in the country.
• attain an age of a minimum of 35 years.
• not be a member of both houses of the parliament and the house of the state legislature.
• not hold any office for generating profit.

The correct answer is Uber Cup.

Key Points

• The Uber Cup is a prestigious international women's badminton tournament that takes place every two years.
• It was first held in 1956 and is named after Betty Uber, a former English badminton player who was instrumental in the development of the tournament.
• It is one of the oldest and most respected women's international team competitions in the world of sports.
• The tournament features teams from all over the world, with countries like China, Japan, Indonesia, and South Korea dominating the event over the years.
• So far, only five countries have won the Uber Cup with China the most successful team, with 15 titles.
• The 2022 edition was held in Bangkok, Thailand in which South Korea beat China by 3-2.
• The next edition of 2024 will be held in Chengdu, China.

Additional Information

• Davis Cup is a men's tennis tournament that was first held in 1900.
• It features national teams from around the world and is one of the most prestigious events in men's tennis.
• Agha Khan Cup is a field hockey tournament that takes place in Pakistan.
• It was first held in 1960 and is named after the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community.
• The FIFA World Cup is a men's football tournament that takes place every four years.
• It features national teams from all over the world and is one of the most-watched sporting events on the planet.
• The 2022 edition was held in Qatar. Argentina beat France in penalties to win the tournament.
• The next edition of 2026 is in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

The correct answer is Copper Sulphate.

Key Points

• Blue Vitriol is another name for Copper Sulphate(CuSO 4 ).
• It is also known as cupric sulfate or bluestone.
• It is a blue crystalline solid that is commonly used in various industries.
• It is used as a fungicide, herbicide, and pesticide in agriculture.
• It is also used in electroplating, as a catalyst in chemical reactions, and the production of various chemical compounds.

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 Additional Information

• Zinc Sulphate (ZnSO 4 ) is a crystalline powder.
• It is commonly used as a dietary supplement and in the production of various chemical compounds.
• Sulphuric Acid(H 2 SO 4 ) is a highly corrosive and dangerous chemical.
• It is used in the production of various chemical compounds and as a cleaning agent.
• Sodium Hydroxide(NaOH) is a solid.
• It is commonly used in the production of various chemical compounds, such as soap and paper.
• It is commonly known as Caustic Soda.

Important Points Some Common Names of Chemical Compounds:

The correct answer is 2010

Key Points

• India hosted the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi from 3 to 14 October 2010.
• It was officially known as the XIX(19th) Commonwealth Games.
• The Motto was "Come out and play".
• The ceremony was opened by Charles, Prince of Wales and Pratibha Patil, President of India.
• A total of 4352 athletes from 71 Commonwealth nations and dependencies competed in 21 sports and 272 events.
• India held the 3rd place with 101 medals( 38 Golds, 27 Silvers and 36 Bronze).

Additional Information Commonwealth Games:

• The Commonwealth Games is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, most of which are territories that were once part of the British Empire.
• The event has been held every four years since 1930, except for 1942 and 1946, which were canceled due to World War II.
• The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) oversees the event, controlling the sporting program and selecting host cities.
• In 2018, the Olympic Games made history by including an equal number of medal events for both men and women, and four years later, in the 2022 Olympic Games, there were more events for women than men, marking another milestone for gender equality in sports..
• XXII(22nd) Commonwealth Games was held in Birmingham, England in 2022.

Important Points Commonwealth Games 2022:

• On July 28, 2022, the Commonwealth Games got underway in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
• The games were held in venues across London, Birmingham and the West Midlands from 28 July to 8 August 2022.
• Athletes from 72 nations and territories competed in 19 different sports at the Games.
• India won 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze medals to record its fifth-best medal haul in CWG history.

 

 Medal tally of Commonwealth Games 2022:

The correct answer is Bhopal Junction Railway Station.

Key Points

• Bhopal Railway Station has been awarded a 4-star 'Eat Right Station' certification for providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers in November 2022.
• The station has received a 5-star rating indicating full compliance with safe and hygienic food regulations for passengers.
• Other Railway Stations with this Certification: Anand Vihar Terminal Railway Station(Delhi), Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus(Mumbai), Mumbai Central Railway Station, (Mumbai), Vadodara Railway Station(Gujarat), and Chandigarh Railway Station.

Additional Information

• Eat Right Station certification is a program launched by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in 2018 to promote food safety and hygiene at railway stations.
• The certification is part of the 'Eat Right India' movement.
• The certification is awarded to railway stations based on their compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, availability of healthy food options, and promotion of healthy eating habits among passengers.
• The certification has five levels - 1-star, 2-star, 3-star, and 4-star and 5-star with 5-star being the highest rating.

The correct answer is Bombay.

Key Points

• The Khilafat Committee was formed in Bombay in March 1919 to protest against the dismantling of the Ottoman Caliphate in Turkey after World War I.
• The committee was led by prominent Muslim leaders such as Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar and his brother Shaukat Ali, and it gained widespread support from Muslims across India.
• The organization was based in Lucknow.
• The Khilafat movement, of which the committee was a part, played a significant role in the Indian independence movement, as it brought together Muslims and Hindus in a common cause against British colonialism.

Additional Information The Khilafat movement (1919–22):

• Indian Muslims in British India launched a political campaign against British policies towards Turkey and the planned dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire by Allied forces after World War I.
• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, M.A. Ansari, Saifuddin Kitchlew and the Ali brothers were the prominent leaders of this movement.
• The Khilafat Movement was closely associated with the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi, creating a significant period of cooperation between Hindus and Muslims in the Indian nationalist struggle.
• In November 1919, Mahatma Gandhi chaired a joint conference of Hindus and Muslims, to unite both communities to gain independence for India.
• On June 9, 1920, the Khilafat Committee in Allahabad unanimously accepted the suggestion of non-cooperation and asked Gandhi to lead the movement.

The correct answer is Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.

Key Points

• Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana(PMJDY) is a financial inclusion scheme launched on 28 August 2014 by PM Narendra Modi.
• He announced this scheme in his first Independence Day speech on 15 August 2014.
• The slogan for this scheme is "Mera Khata Bhagya Vidhata."
• The nodal ministry of this scheme is the Ministry of Finance(MoF).
• The main objective of this scheme is to provide universal access to banking facilities to all households in the country.
• The scheme provides basic banking facilities like a savings account, deposit accounts, and remittance services.
• Benefits under PMJDY:
• One basic savings bank account is opened for unbanked people.
• There is no requirement to maintain any minimum balance in PMJDY accounts.
• Rupay Debit card is provided to PMJDY account holders.
• Accident Insurance Cover of Rs.1 lakh (enhanced to Rs. 2 lakh for new PMJDY accounts opened after 28.8.2018) is available with a RuPay card issued to the PMJDY account holders.
• An overdraft (OD) facility up to Rs. 10,000 to eligible account holders is available.
• PMJDY accounts are eligible for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Atal Pension Yojana (APY), Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency Bank (MUDRA) scheme.

Additional Information

List of schemes of the government of India:

The correct answer is 71.

Key Points

• Article 71 of the Constitution of India deals with "Matters relating to, or connected with, the election of a President or Vice-President".
• According to Article 54, The President of India is elected by an Electoral College consisting of the
• (a) elected members of both Houses of Parliament and of
• (b) elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
• The President is elected for a term of five years and is eligible for re-election.
• According to Article 66, The Vice-President of India is elected by an Electoral College consisting of the members(elected and nominated) of both Houses of Parliament.
• The Vice-President is also elected for a term of five years and can be re-elected.

Additional Information

• Article 69 deals with the Oath or affirmation by the Vice-President.
• Every Vice-President shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe before the President, or some person appointed on that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation.
• Article 70 deals with the Discharge of the President's functions in other contingencies.
• Parliament may make such provision as it thinks fit for the discharge of the functions of the President in any contingency not provided for at another place.
• Article 68 deals with the Time of holding an election to fill vacancies in the office of Vice-President and the term of office of the person elected to fill the casual vacancy.
• An election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of Vice-President shall be completed before the expiration of the term.
• An election to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice-President occurring because of his death, resignation or removal, or otherwise shall be held as soon as possible after the occurrence of the vacancy, and the person elected to fill the vacancy shall, subject to the provisions of article 67, be entitled to hold office for the full term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.

The correct answer is Arjun Singh Dhurwey.

Key Points

• Arjun Singh Dhurve, a retired teacher from the Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh, is a folk dancer born on 12th August 1953.
• He was the first post-graduate degree holder from the Baiga tribe
• He is famous for popularising Baiga folk songs and dance.
• In this form of dance, performers wear animal masks such as peacocks, elephants, and horses.
• He was awarded Tulsi Samman by the Madhya Pradesh Govt in 1993-94.
• The Tulsi Samman is a literary award given by the government of Madhya Pradesh for excellence in Hindi literature.​
• In 2022, the Indian Government awarded him the Padma Shri for his exceptional contributions to the field of art.
• He authored a book 'Baiga Geet: Baiga Janjaati ke Prachalit Paramparik Geet' which was published in 2010.

Additional Information

 

• Vempati Chinna Satyam was a renowned Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer who received numerous awards for his contributions to Indian dance. He passed away in 2002.
• Mahaboob Subhani is a folk artist from Telangana who specializes in the traditional art of shadow puppetry. He has received several awards for his work, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 2019.
• Zia Mohiuddin Dagar was a noted musician and scholar of the Dhrupad style of classical Indian music. He passed away in 2017.

 

Sangeet Natak Akademi:

• It is the apex body in the field of performing arts in the country and was set up in 1953 for the preservation and promotion of the vast intangible heritage of India’s diverse culture expressed in forms of music, dance and drama.
• The Chairman of the Akademi is appointed by the President of India for a term of five years.
• Sangeet Natak Akademi is an autonomous body of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
• The registered office of the Akademi is at Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi.
• The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards are the highest national recognition conferred on practicing artists.

The correct answer is 86th.

Key Points

• The duty "A parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or his ward between the age of six and fourteen years" was added to the Fundamental Duties by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 2002.
• This amendment was passed in the year 2002 and it made education a fundamental right for all children in the age group of 6-14 years.
• The amendment also made it mandatory for the state to provide free and compulsory education to all children in this age group.
• The inclusion of this duty in the Fundamental Duties highlights the importance of education in the development of the nation and the role of parents and guardians in ensuring that their children receive education.

Additional Information

• The Constitution was amended in 2001 through the 85th Constitutional Amendment Act to provide promotion reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Article 16 was modified accordingly.
• The 84th Constitutional Amendment Act, passed in 2001, amended Article 338 of the Constitution to establish a National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
• The 83rd Constitutional Amendment Act, passed in 2000, amended Article 243D of the Constitution to reserve seats for women in Panchayats.

Important Points Fundamental Duties:

• The idea of Fundamental Duties is inspired by the Constitution of Russia.
• The Swaran Singh Committee recommended Fundamental Duties in 1976, following the internal emergency of 1975-77.
• The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added Article 51A under Part-IV A of the Indian Constitution consisting of 10 Fundamental Duties for the citizens.
• The 86th Amendment Act 2002 later added the 11th Fundamental Duty to the list.
• Like the Directive Principles, the duties are also non-justiciable.

The correct answer is surplus.

Key Points

• When a country exports more than it imports, it generates a surplus, which means it has more foreign currency to spend than its trading partners.
• It occurs due to a high demand for goods from a certain country in the global market.
• A trade surplus also implies that the country has a net inflow of its local currency from the outside market.
• A trade surplus can create employment and economic growth, but may also lead to higher prices and interest rates within an economy as well as a more expensive currency.

Additional Information

• A deficit is the opposite of a surplus.
• ​It occurs when a country imports more than it exports, which means it has to borrow money from its trading partners to pay for the difference.
• This can lead to a decrease in the country's wealth and economic growth.
• A zero budget means that the total amount of money spent by the government is equal to the total amount of money received.
• This has nothing to do with trade surplus or deficit.
• Liability refers to the amount of money that a company or a country owes to others.

The correct answer is Ring of Fire.

Key Points

• The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped area in the Pacific Ocean, spanning 40,000 km, that is known for its high volcanic and seismic activity.
• It is home to more than 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes and experiences about 90% of the world's earthquakes.
• It is formed due to the movement of tectonic plates in the Earth's crust, which causes subduction zones where one plate slides beneath another.
• This process causes volcanic eruptions and earthquakes along the Ring of Fire.
• It is also home to several active geothermal areas, where hot springs, geysers, and fumaroles can be found.
• These geothermal areas are often used as sources of geothermal energy.

Additional Information

• Cape Horn is a rocky headland located on the southern tip of South America.
• It is known for its treacherous waters and strong winds.
• The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, known for several mysterious disappearances of ships and aircraft.
• However, there is no scientific evidence to support the claims of paranormal activity in the Bermuda Triangle.
• Drake Passage is a body of water that separates South America from Antarctica.
• It is known for its rough seas and strong winds.

The correct answer is Yashwant Sinha.

Key Points

• The opponent of Draupadi Murmu in the 2022 presidential elections was Yashwant Sinha.
• Draupadi Murmu is an Indian politician and former teacher who has been serving as the 15th and current President of India since 25 July 2022.
• She won the presidential election as the nominee of the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP).
• She is the first tribal person and second woman, after Pratibha Patil, to hold the office.
• She is the youngest and first President born in independent India.
• On May 18, 2015, she became Jharkhand's first female Governor.
• Yashwant Sinha is a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and a former member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
• He has also served as the Minister of Finance and External Affairs in the Government of India.
• He was selected by the Combined Opposition Parties as their presidential candidate for the 2022 Presidential election.

Additional Information

• Mallikarjun Kharge is an Indian lawyer and politician and has been serving as the President of the Indian National Congress since 2022.
• 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.
• Pranab Mukherjee was a former President of India and a veteran politician of the Indian National Congress.
• He has served as the 13th president of India from 2012 until 2017.
• He was Finance Minister from 2009 to 2012 under the UPA government.
• 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.

The correct answer is Mizoram.

Key Points

• Mizoram is a state in Northeast India, bordered by Bangladesh to the west and Myanmar to the east and south.
• Assam shares a boundary with Bangladesh. It is also a state in Northeast India, known for its tea plantations and wildlife sanctuaries.
• Manipur shares a boundary with Myanmar. It is also a state in Northeast India, known for its scenic beauty and cultural heritage.
• Nagaland shares a boundary with Myanmar. It is also a state in Northeast India, known for its tribal culture and festivals.

Additional Information India's Boundary Countries and Indian states touching them:

Shortcut Trick

Upstream Speed = Speed of boat − Speed of stream

Upstream Speed = 30 − 2 = 28 km/h

Time = Distance ÷ Upstream Speed = 56 ÷ 28 = 2 hours

∴ The correct answer is 2 hours.

Alternate Method

Given:

Speed of boat in still water = 30 km/h

Speed of stream = 2 km/h

Distance to travel upstream = 56 km

Distance = 56 km

Boat = 30 km/h

Stream = 2 km/h

Upstream Speed = 30 - 2 = 28 km/h

Formula Used:

Upstream Speed = Boat Speed − Stream Speed

Time = Distance ÷ Upstream Speed

Calculations:

⇒ Upstream speed = 30 − 2 = 28 km/h

⇒ Time taken = 56 ÷ 28

⇒ Time taken = 2 hours

∴ The correct answer is 2 hours.

Additional Information

Downstream Speed

When the boat travels along the direction of the stream, Downstream Speed = Boat Speed + Stream Speed.

Boat Speed in Still Water

If Downstream Speed (D) and Upstream Speed (U) are given, Boat Speed = (D + U) ÷ 2.

Stream Speed

If Downstream Speed (D) and Upstream Speed (U) are given, Stream Speed = (D − U) ÷ 2.

Given

Profit percent = 20%

Discount percent = 20%

Concept:

If an item is sold at a profit of P% after giving a discount of D%, then the marked price (M) is given by the formula M = [100/(100 - D)] × (100 + P).

Solution:

⇒ Marked price = [100/(100 - 20)] × (100 + 20)

⇒ Marked price = (100/80) × 120 = 150

Therefore, the marked price is 50% more than the cost price.

Shortcut Trick

To find the next simultaneous change, calculate the LCM of the given time intervals.

LCM of 54 and 76 = 2052 seconds.

Convert 2052 seconds into minutes: 2052 ÷ 60 = 34 minutes 12 seconds.

Next time = 10:15:00 + 34 min 12 sec = 10:49:12 hr.

∴ The correct answer is 10:49:12 hr.

Alternate Method

Given:

Interval of Light 1 = 54 seconds

Interval of Light 2 = 76 seconds

Initial simultaneous time = 10:15:00 hr

Calculations:

⇒ Prime factors of 54 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 2 × 3³

⇒ Prime factors of 76 = 2 × 2 × 19 = 2² × 19

⇒ LCM = 2² × 3³ × 19 = 4 × 27 × 19

⇒ LCM = 108 × 19 = 2052 seconds

⇒ Convert to minutes: 2052 ÷ 60 = 34 minutes and (0.2 × 60) seconds

⇒ 2052 seconds = 34 minutes 12 seconds

⇒ Next simultaneous change = 10:15:00 + 00:34:12

⇒ Next simultaneous change = 10:49:12 hr

∴ The correct answer is 10:49:12 hr.

Additional Information

LCM (Least Common Multiple)

The smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers. Used for problems involving simultaneous events like bells ringing or lights flashing.

Time Conversion

To convert seconds to minutes, divide by 60. To convert minutes to hours, divide by 60. 1 hour = 3600 seconds.

HCF and LCM Relationship

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

Given

Total students = 80

The average weight of girls = 40 kg

The average weight of boys = 50 kg

Number of boys = 50

Concept:

The average weight of the class is total weight of the class divided by the total students.

Solution:

⇒ Number of girls = Total students - Number of boys = 80 - 50 = 30

⇒ Total weight of girls = Number of girls × Average weight of girls = 30 × 40 = 1200 kg

⇒ Total weight of boys = Number of boys × Average weight of boys = 50 × 50 = 2500 kg

⇒ Total weight of class = Total weight of girls + Total weight of boys = 1200 kg + 2500 kg = 3700 kg

⇒ Average weight of class = Total weight of class / Total students = 3700 kg/80 = 46.25 kg

Therefore, the average weight of the class is 46.25 kg.

Given

P can do the work in 50 days

Q can do the work in 100 days

R can do the work in 300 days

Concept:

Work done is the inverse of the time taken to complete the work. Total work done in one cycle (3 days) is the sum of work done by P, Q, and R in one day.

Solution:

⇒ Work done by P in one day = 1/50

⇒ Work done by Q in one day = 1/100

⇒ Work done by R in one day = 1/300

⇒ Total work done in one cycle (3 days) = (1/50) + (1/100) + (1/300) = 1/30

⇒ Time taken to complete one whole work = 3/(1/30) = 90 days

Therefore, the work will be completed in 90 days.

Given data:

R can complete the task in 12 days.

R and two helpers can complete it in 8 days.

Concept: Work done is the inverse of the time taken to complete the work. The total work done in one day is the sum of the work done by each worker in one day.

Solution:

⇒ Work done by R in one day = 1/12

⇒ Work done by R and two helpers in one day = 1/8

⇒ Hence, work done by two helpers in one day = Work done by R and two helpers in one day - Work done by R in one day

⇒ Work done by two helpers in one day = 1/8 - 1/12 = 1/24

⇒ Since there are two helpers, each helper does half of this work in a day, so work done by one helper in one day = 1/24 / 2 = 1/48

⇒ Therefore, a helper alone will complete the task in 48 days.

Given:

Difference between simple and compound interest = ₹512

Time = 2 years

Rate of interest = 8%

Concept:

The difference between compound interest and simple interest for two years is given by the formula = P × (R/100)².

Solution:

⇒ Principal (P) = Difference between SI and CI/(R/100)²

⇒ P = ₹512/(8/100)²

⇒ P = ₹512/64 × 10000

⇒ P = ₹80,000

Therefore, the sum borrowed is ₹80,000.

Given:

Initial population = 68000

First-year increase = 5%

Second and third-year decrease = 10% each year

Concept:

Population change can be calculated using the formula: Final = Initial × (1 + change/100) for each year.

Solution:

⇒ After first year, population = Initial population × (1 + increase/100) = 68000 × (1 + 5/100) = 71400

⇒ After second year, population = First year population × (1 - decrease/100) = 71400 × (1 - 10/100) = 64260

⇒ After third year, population = Second year population × (1 - decrease/100) = 64260 × (1 - 10/100) = 57834

Therefore, the population of the village after 3 years will be 57834.

Given

Initial age ratio = 8 ∶ 15

Future age ratio = 11 ∶ 18

Time progression = 9 years

Concept:

The difference in ratios represents the difference in age. In this case, the increase in ages in both cases is 9 years.

Solution:

Let the ratio be x

According to the question:

⇒ (8x + 9)/15x + 9) = 11/18

⇒ x = 3

Difference = 15x - 8x = 7x

7x = 7 × 3 = 21

Therefore, the difference between their ages is 21 years.

Shortcut TrickAfter 9 years age difference of the ratio is 3 years 

3 unit = 9 

1 unit = 3 years

Difference of the age = 18x - 11x = 7x 

⇒ 7 × 3 = 21 years

Therefore, the difference between their ages is 21 years.

Given

The target number is divisible by 36 and 45

Concept:

The least common multiple (LCM) gives the smallest number that is divisible by the two numbers. The greatest 4-digit number divisible by the LCM is found by subtracting the remainder when 9999 (the largest 4-digit number) is divided by the LCM.

Solution:

⇒ LCM of 36 and 45 = 180

⇒ The largest 4-digit number divisible by 180 = 9999 - (9999 mod 180) = 9999 - 99 = 9900

⇒ Result = 10,000 - 9900 = 100

Therefore, the result is 100.

Given

Two numbers: 121 and 169.

Concept:

The mean proportional or geometric mean of two numbers a and b is given by $\rm\sqrt{(a × b)}$.

Solution:

⇒ Mean proportional = $\sqrt{(121 × 169)}$

⇒ Mean proportional = $\sqrt{11^2×13^2}$

⇒ Mean proportional = 11 × 13

⇒ Mean proportional = 143

Therefore, the mean proportional between 121 and 169 is 143.

Given

Total cost price of chairs = ₹50000

Total chairs = 50

Damaged chairs = 20

Profit percentage = 35%

Concept:

We can set up an equation using the cost price, selling price, and profit, then solve for the normal price.

Solution:

Let the selling price of a normal chair be x.

⇒ Total cost = 50000

⇒ Total selling price = (30x) + (20 × (3/4)x) = 45x (30 normal chairs and 20 damaged chairs sold at 3/4 price)

⇒ Profit = Total selling price - Total cost

⇒ 35% of 50000 = 45x - 50000

⇒ 17500 = 45x - 50000

⇒ 45x = 67500

⇒ x = 67500/45

⇒ x = ₹1500

Therefore, the normal price should be ₹1500 in order for the dealer to make a 35% profit.

Alternate Method

Total CP = 50000

Overall Profit = 35%

Total SP = 50000 + 35% of 50000 = 50000 + 17500

Total SP = 67500

As per question,

Let x be the normal SP of the good chair

30x + [20 * (3/4)x] = 67500

30x + 15x = 67500

45x = 67500

x = 1500

Therefore, the normal price should be ₹1500 in order for the dealer to make a 35% profit.

Given

40 subtracted from 40% of a number equals 40

Concept:

This problem can be solved by setting up and solving a simple equation.

Solution:

Let the number be x.

⇒ 40% of x - 40 = 40

⇒ 0.4x - 40 = 40

⇒ 0.4x = 80

⇒ x = 80/0.4

⇒ x = 200

Therefore, the number is 200.

Given

Difference between 110% and 94.5% of a number = 34.1

Concept:

This can be solved by setting up and solving a simple algebraic equation.

Solution:

Let the original number be x.

⇒ 110% of x - 94.5% of x = 34.1

⇒ (110/100)x - (94.5/100)x = 34.1

⇒ (15.5/100)x = 34.1

⇒ x = (34.1 × 100)/15.5

⇒ x = 220

Therefore, the original number is 220.

Given:

Successive discounts: 10%, 30%, 25%

Concept Used:

Successive discounts can be calculated by

Final discount = 1 - (1 - D₁)(1 - D₂)(1 - D₃)

Solution:

Final discount = 1 - (1 - 0.10)(1 - 0.30)(1 - 0.25)

⇒ Final discount = 1 - (0.9)(0.7)(0.75)

⇒ Final discount = 1 - 0.4725

⇒ Final discount = 0.5275

⇒ Final discount = 52.75% ≈ 53%

∴ The successive discounts of 10%, 30%, and 25% are equivalent to a single discount of 53%.

Alternate Method

Formula Used:

Successive discount can be calculated by

Equivalent Discount = D1 + D2 - $\frac{D_1\times D_2}{100}$

Calculation:

Successive discounts of 10% and 30%

⇒ Equivalent Discount = 10 + 30 - $\frac{10\times 30}{100}$ = 37%

Successive discounts of 37% and 25%

⇒ Final Discount = 37 + 25 - $\frac{37\times25}{100}$

⇒ Final Discount = 62 - 9.25 = 52.75 ≈ 53%

∴ The successive discounts of 10%, 30%, and 25% are equivalent to a single discount of 53%.

Given

Initial number of boxes = 45

Initial average weight = 52 g

Additional blue boxes = 5 with average weight 40 g

Additional green boxes = 8 with average weight 43 g

Concept:

The new average weight after adding the boxes can be calculated by dividing the total weight by the total number of boxes.

Solution:

⇒ Total initial weight = 45 boxes × 52 g/box = 2340 g

⇒ Total weight of additional blue boxes = 5 boxes × 40 g/box = 200 g

⇒ Total weight of additional green boxes = 8 boxes × 43 g/box = 344 g

⇒ New total weight = 2340 g + 200 g + 344 g = 2884 g

⇒ Total number of boxes = 45 + 5 + 8 = 58 boxes

⇒ New average weight = 2884 g / 58 boxes = 49.72 g/box

Therefore, the new average weight of the boxes is 49.72 g.

Shortcut Trick

Radius (r) = 30 ÷ 2 = 15 m, Height (h) = 8 m.

Using the Pythagorean triplet (8, 15, 17), the slant height (l) = 17 m.

Canvas required = Curved Surface Area = πrl

⇒ Area = 3.14 × 15 × 17 = 3.14 × 255 = 800.7

∴ The correct answer is 800.7 m².

Alternate Method

Given:

Diameter of the base of the cone (d) = 30 m

⇒ Radius (r) = d ÷ 2 = 30 ÷ 2 = 15 m

Height of the cone (h) = 8 m

Value of π = 3.14

h = 8 m

r = 15 m l = 17 m Canvas Area = Curved Surface Area

Formula Used:

Slant height of a cone (l) = √(r² + h²)

Curved Surface Area (CSA) of a cone = πrl

Calculations:

⇒ First, find the slant height (l) of the conical heap:

⇒ l = √(15² + 8²)

⇒ l = √(225 + 64)

⇒ l = √289 = 17 m

⇒ The area of the canvas required to just cover the heap is equal to its Curved Surface Area.

⇒ Canvas required = πrl

⇒ Canvas required = 3.14 × 15 × 17

⇒ Canvas required = 3.14 × 255

⇒ Canvas required = 800.7 m²

∴ The correct answer is 800.7 m².

Additional Information

Total Surface Area of a Cone

The total surface area includes both the curved surface and the flat circular base: TSA = πrl + πr² = πr(l + r).

Volume of a Cone

The volume of a cone is exactly one-third the volume of a cylinder that has the same base radius and height: Volume = (1/3)πr²h.

Pythagorean Triplets

Using standard right-angle triangle triplets such as (3, 4, 5), (5, 12, 13), and (8, 15, 17) helps in quickly finding the missing side lengths in 2D and 3D geometry problems.

Given

Bill amount: ₹1,00,000

One-time discount: 30%

Two successive discounts: 25% and 5%

Concept:

The difference in discount can be calculated by finding the difference between the one-time discount and the total successive discount.

Solution:

⇒ Discount 1 = 30% of ₹1,00,000 = ₹30,000

⇒ Successive discount = Amount - (Discount 1 + Discount 2 on new amount)

⇒ New amount after first discount = ₹1,00,000 - 25% of ₹1,00,000 = ₹75,000

⇒ Total successive discount = ₹1,00,000 - (₹75,000 - 5% of ₹75,000) = ₹1,00,000 - ₹71,250 = ₹28,750

⇒ Difference in discount = ₹30,000 - ₹28,750 = ₹1,250

Therefore, the difference between a 30% discount and two successive discounts of 25% and 5% is ₹1,250.

Shortcut Trick

For a hemisphere, apply the direct formula: Volume = 2/3 × π × r³

Substitute r = 2.8 cm: V = 2/3 × 22/7 × (2.8)³

V = 44/21 × 21.952 = 965.888 ÷ 21

V ≈ 45.9946... cm³

Rounding to three decimal places gives 45.995 cm³.

∴ The correct answer is 45.995 cm³.

Alternate Method

Given:

Radius of the hemisphere (r) = 2.8 cm

Formula Used:

Volume of a hemisphere (V) = 2/3 × π × r³

Calculations:

⇒ V = 2/3 × 22/7 × (2.8)³

⇒ V = 44/21 × (2.8 × 2.8 × 2.8)

⇒ V = 44/21 × 21.952

⇒ V = 965.888 ÷ 21

⇒ V = 45.99466... cm³

⇒ Rounding to three decimal places, V = 45.995 cm³

∴ The correct answer is 45.995 cm³.

Additional Information

Hemisphere Surface Areas

Curved Surface Area (CSA) = 2πr² | Total Surface Area (TSA) = 3πr²

Complete Sphere

Volume = 4/3 × πr³ | Surface Area = 4πr²

Cylinder

Volume = πr²h | Curved Surface Area = 2πrh | Total Surface Area = 2πr(r + h)

Cone

Volume = 1/3 × πr²h | Curved Surface Area = πrl (where slant height l = √(r² + h²))

Given

Speed of the boat in still water = 8 km/h

Speed of the stream = 2 km/h

Distance = 90 km

Concept:

The speed of the boat upstream (against the current) is (boat speed - stream speed), and downstream (with the current) is (boat speed + stream speed). Total time is the sum of the times for the upstream and downstream journeys.

Solution:

⇒ Upstream speed = 8 km/h - 2 km/h = 6 km/h

⇒ Downstream speed = 8 km/h + 2 km/h = 10 km/h

⇒ Time upstream = Distance / Speed = 90 km / 6 km/h = 15 hours

⇒ Time downstream = Distance / Speed = 90 km / 10 km/h = 9 hours

⇒ Total time = Time upstream + Time downstream = 15 hours + 9 hours = 24 hours

Therefore, the total time taken by him in the given two-way movement is 24 hours.

The correct answer is: Happy.

Key Points

• The word 'Dismal', in English, means depressing or dreary, bringing a feeling of gloom or unhappiness (निराशाजनक). 
• Example: The weather was dismal; grey skies and continuous rain ruined the picnic.
• On the contrary, 'Happy', the correct answer, means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment (खुश).
• Example: She was happy to see her friends after a long summer vacation.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Happy'.

Additional Information

• 'Frantic' means wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion (व्याकुल).
• 'Candid' means truthful and straightforward, expressing feelings or opinions honestly and openly (स्पष्टवादी).
• 'Horrible' means causing or likely to cause horror, shocking (भयंकर).

The correct answer is 'civilised'.

 Key Points

• The given word is "savage," which signifies someone regarded as fierce, violent, uncontrolled or uncivilised (असभ्य).
• The correct antonym is "civilised," which refers to a society or persons that are polished, cultured, and refined (सभ्य).
• Hence, the correct answer is 'civilised'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Efficient" means being effective without wasting time or effort (कुशल).
• Option 3: "Mobilised" refers to making something movable or ready for action (सजाना).
• Option 4: "Organised" means systematically arranged or structured (संगठित).

The correct answer is: Surrender.

Key Points

• The word 'Capitulate' in the sentence, in English, means to cease resistance and submit to an opponent; to surrender (समर्पण करना).
• Example: After hours of intense negotiation, the criminal decided to capitulate to the police demands.
• The word 'Surrender', which is the correct answer, essentially carries the same meaning. It also means to cease resistance and submit (समर्पण करना).
• Example: The army had no choice but to surrender after exhausting all their supplies.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Surrender'.

Additional Information

• 'Believe' means to accept something as true or as conveying the truth (विश्वास करना).
• 'Listen' means give one's attention to a sound (सुनना).
• 'Torture' means the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something (यातना).

The correct answer is 'Violent'.

Key Points

• The word 'Frantic' in English typically means wildly excited or uncontrolled due to fear, anxiety, or other strong emotion (व्याकुल).
• Example: The frantic mother searched everywhere for her lost child.
• The term 'Violent', which is the correct answer, is often used to describe actions that are dangerously forceful or intense, akin to the uncontrolled movements of someone frantic (हिंसक).
• Example: The violent storm kept everyone inside their homes.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Violent'.

Additional Information

• 'Gentle' means calm, kind, or soft; not severe or violent (शांत).
• 'Lazy' means unwilling to work or use energy (आलसी).
• 'Loyal' means giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution (निष्ठावान).

The correct answer is 'Noisy'.

Key Points

• The word 'Silent', in English, means not making or accompanied by any sound; quiet or still (चुप).
• Example: The library was completely silent as everyone was focused on their books.
• Conversely, the word 'Noisy', the correct answer, means making or given to making a lot of noise (शोरीला).
• Example: The classroom became noisy as soon as the teacher left the room.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Noisy'.

Additional Information

• 'Utterable' refers to something that can be spoken or expressed (उच्चारण योग्य).
• 'Mum' is another way to describe silence or the act of not speaking (मौन).
• 'Mute' means silent or refraining from speech (मूक).

The correct answer is 'Quarantine.'

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Key Points

• The spelling of the given word 'quarrantine' is INCORRECT.
• The CORRECT spelling is 'Quarantine'.
• Quarantine: a period of time when a person or animal that has or may have an infectious disease must be kept away from other people or animals. (छूत की बीमारी वाले व्‍यक्ति या पशु को (दूसरे व्‍यक्तियों या पशुओं से) अलग रखने की अवधि)
• Example: During the Covid-19 pandemic a 14-day quarantine was mandatory for every migrant worker.
• The correct answer is option 3.
  

Correct sentence: "The doctor prescribed to put the patient in quarantine for a few days."**

The correct answer is "I had take a vow of celibacy which was a part of my training while I was in the temple."

Key Points 

• In the sentence "I had take a vow of celibacy which was a part of my training while I was in the temple," the grammatical error lies in the phrase "I had take a vow of celibacy."
• This sentence uses the past perfect tense incorrectly.
• The past perfect tense is used to express that an action took place and was completed in the past before another past action.
• In the past perfect tense, we use "had" followed by the past participle of the main verb.
• In the given sentence, "take" is incorrectly used as the past participle of the main verb "take".
• The correct past participle of "take" is "taken".
• The corrected phrase should be "I had taken a vow of celibacy..."
• Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 1".
  

Correct sentence: "I had taken a vow of celibacy which was a part of my training while I was in the temple."

The correct answer is: 'To accept a difficult or unpleasant situation'.

Key Points

• The idiom 'bite the bullet' is used in English when referring to facing a painful, difficult, or unpleasant situation courageously, almost as though preparing for the pain of a bullet wound. (कठिन परिस्थिति को स्वीकार करना)
• Example: When his company was running out of funds, he decided to bite the bullet and let some employees go to save it from bankruptcy.
• In the provided sentence, the phrase 'bite the bullet' implies that the person has to accept the painful and unpleasant fact that his foot needs to be amputated.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'To accept a difficult or unpleasant situation'.

The correct answer is "Alaign."

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Key Points 

• The incorrectly spelt word is "Alaign."
• The CORRECT spelling is 'ALIGN'.
• "Align" means to arrange things in a straight line or so that they are parallel to something else. (पंक्तिबद्घ करना, सीध मिलाना)
• Example: They align the wheels of the car.
• The correct answer is option 4.
  

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• Fantastic: very good; excellent. (बहुत अच्‍छा; उत्‍कृष्‍ट)
• Mirror: a piece of special flat glass that you can look into in order to see yourself or what is behind you. (दर्पण, शीशा)
• Secretly: in a secret way; without others knowing. (गुप्‍त रूप से)

The correct answer is "quiet."

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Key Points

• The word "quiet" means with very little or no noise. (शांत, ख़ामोश)
• Example: After a hard day at work, all she wanted was some peace and quiet.
• The sentence wants to convey that he/she wanted to have a noiseless evening.
• The correct answer is option 2.

Correct sentence: I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home.

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• Quit: to leave a job, etc. or to go away from a place. (कोई नौकरी या स्‍थान छोड़ना)
• Quite: not very; to a certain degree; rather. (अधिक नहीं; किसी हदतक; अपेक्षाकृत)
• Quote: to repeat exactly something that somebody else has said or written before. (पहले कही या लिखी गई बात को सही-सही दोहराना, दूसरे के शब्‍दों को उद्‌धृत करना)

The correct answer is: 'A small punishment'.

Key Points

• The idiom 'A slap on the wrist' is used in English to mean a very mild punishment or a token reprimand. ("मामूली सज़ा")
• Example: When her son came late for dinner, he got a slap on the wrist from his mother, nothing more than a stern warning.

Therefore, the correct answer is: A small punishment.

The correct answer is "appropriately".

Key Points

• The sentence describes a situation where the audience is asked to dress in a particular manner for a formal occasion at the Royal Palace.
• "Appropriately" would mean suitably or properly about. (उपयुक्त रीति से)
• Example: She didn't think we were appropriately dressed for a wedding.
• In this context, it suggests dressing formally or with due respect for the formal occasion at the Royal Palace.
• Given these, the most fitting option is "appropriately," implying the audience should dress accordingly for the formal setting.
• Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2."
  

Correct sentence: "The audience was asked to dress appropriately, since it was a formal occasion at the Royal Palace."

Additional Information

• Looking at other options:
• "Informally": in a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial manner. (अनौपचारिक रूप से)
• "Gaudily": n a way that is unpleasantly bright in colour or decoration. (ऐसा कोई तरीका नहीं जो रंग या सजावट में अप्रिय रूप से चमकीला हो)
• "Casually": in a relaxed and informal way. (अनौपचारिक रूप से; लापरवाही से; अकस्‍मात)

The correct answer is: 'Luggage'.

Key Points

• The phrase 'possessions and other items' in the context of the sentence refers to the personal belongings that one carries while travelling.
• The most suitable English word to replace this phrase is 'Luggage' ("सामान").
• Example: She packed her luggage and got ready for her long journey.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'Luggage'.

Additional Information

• 'Option 1' referred to as 'Goods', generally means items produced for sale or use. ("माल")
• 'Option 2' known as 'Cases', in this context, refers to containers, typically rectangular, used to carry items. ("पिटारे")
• 'Option 4' referred to as a 'Kit' is a set of articles or equipment needed for a specific purpose. ("सेट")

The correct answer is "Did you have."

Key Points 

• The error lies in the usage of the word "do" in the phrase "do you have."
• The word "have" implies a present or past perfect tense, while the phrase "last week" indicates a specific point in the past.
• To correct the error, we must use the past tense of "do" i.e. "did."
• Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2."
  

Correct sentence: Did you have to stay home last week?

The correct answer is 'yield.'

 Key Points

• 'Surrender' means to stop resisting to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority. (दुश्मन या प्रतिद्वंद्वी के सामने प्रतिरोध करना बंद करना और उनके अधिकार को मान्यता देना।)
• Example Sentence: The dictator refused to surrender to the rebelling forces.
• 'Yield' in this context also means to surrender or give up, especially in a context of war or conflict. (समर्पण करना या हार मान लेना)
• Example Sentence: The king had to yield his throne when the revolutionaries stormed the palace.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 Additional Information

• Expose: Reveal or lay open to danger. (प्रकट करना )
• Smile: Form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression. (अपनी सुविधाओं को प्रसन्न, दयालु, या मनोरंजक अभिव्यक्ति में ढालें।)
• Cooperate: Work jointly towards the same end. (समान अंत की ओर संयुक्त रूप से काम करना।)

The correct answer is "barriers."

Key Points

• The sentence describes a situation where, when water surpasses its natural obstacles and hits normally dry terrain, a flood happens.
• "Barriers" means something that causes problems or makes it impossible for something to happen. (उलझन या रुकावट पैदा करने वाली वस्‍तु; बाधा, व्‍यवधान)
• Example: When you live in a foreign country, the language barriers are often the most difficult problem to overcome.
• Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3."
• Correct passage:

A flood occurs when water overflows its natural barriers and lands on typically dry ground. Floods have always been an ______ (2) ______ component of life on the planet. A legend about a ______ (3) ______ flood exists in almost every civilisation. Many people have ______ (4) ______ to live near bodies of water in order to have access to transportation routes, fishing, and water for drinking, farming, and industry. The majority of the world's major cities are ______ (5) ______ on or near oceans, lakes, or rivers.

Additional Information

• Looking at other options:
• Volumes: the large quantity or amount of something. (किसी वस्‍तु का बड़ा परिमाण या मात्रा)
• Streams: the continuous movement of a liquid or gas. (द्रव या गैस का सतत प्रवाह या धारा)
• Currents: a continuous flowing movement of water, air, etc. (निरंतर बहती जलधारा, वायु आदि; धारा, प्रवाह)

The correct answer is "unavoidable​."

Key Points

• The sentence describes a situation where floods have always been an inevitable part of life as we know it on Earth.
• "Unavoidable" means that it cannot be avoided or prevented. (जिससे बचना या जिसे रोकना संभव न हो; अपरिहार्य, अनिवार्य)
• Example: War is now unavoidable.
• Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2."
• Correct passage:

A flood occurs when water overflows its natural barriers and lands on typically dry ground. Floods have always been an unavoidable component of life on the planet. A legend about a ______ (3) ______ flood exists in almost every civilisation. Many people have ______ (4) ______ to live near bodies of water in order to have access to transportation routes, fishing, and water for drinking, farming, and industry. The majority of the world's major cities are ______ (5) ______ on or near oceans, lakes, or rivers.

Additional Information

• Looking at other options:
• Evitable: able to be avoided or prevented; avoidable. (टालने या रोकने में सक्षम; टालने योग्य)
• Amendable: happy to accept something; willing to be influenced by somebody/something. (ख़ुशी से स्‍वीकार करने वाला; स्‍वेच्‍छा से प्रभावित होने वाला)
• Accessible: possible to be reached or entered. (जहाँ पहुँचना या प्रवेश करना संभव हो; सुगम)

The correct answer is "huge​."

Key Points

• The sentence describes a situation where almost every civilisation has a legend about a massive flood.
• "Huge" means very big. (बहुत बड़ा, विशाल)
• Example: The costs involved in building a spacecraft are huge.
• Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2."
• Correct passage:

A flood occurs when water overflows its natural barriers and lands on typically dry ground. Floods have always been an unavoidable component of life on the planet. A legend about a huge flood exists in almost every civilisation. Many people have ______ (4) ______ to live near bodies of water in order to have access to transportation routes, fishing, and water for drinking, farming, and industry. The majority of the world's major cities are ______ (5) ______ on or near oceans, lakes, or rivers.

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• Looking at other options:
• Limit: the greatest or smallest amount of something that is allowed or possible. (किसी वस्‍तु की अधिकतम या न्‍यूनतम मात्रा जो संभव या मान्‍य हो; सीमा; हद)
• Induced: caused by the stated person or activity. (बताए गए व्यक्ति या गतिविधि के कारण)
• Controlled: involving careful, intentional actions that limit risk or danger. (जोखिम या खतरे को सीमित करने वाली सावधानीपूर्वक, जानबूझकर की जाने वाली कार्रवाइयां शामिल हैं)

The correct answer is "chosen."

Key Points

• The sentence describes a situation where in order to have access to transportation routes, fishing, and water for farming, industry, and drinking, many people have made the decision to live close to bodies of water.
• "Chosen" means to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available. (उपलब्‍ध वस्‍तुओं या व्‍यक्तियों में से चयन या चुनाव करना; चुनना)
• Example: He was chosen by them.
• Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2."
• Correct passage:

A flood occurs when water overflows its natural barriers and lands on typically dry ground. Floods have always been an unavoidable component of life on the planet. A legend about a huge flood exists in almost every civilisation. Many people have chosen to live near bodies of water in order to have access to transportation routes, fishing, and water for drinking, farming, and industry. The majority of the world's major cities are ______ (5) ______ on or near oceans, lakes, or rivers.

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• Looking at other options:
• Avoided: to prevent something happening or to try not to do something. (कुछ होने से रोकना; कुछ करने से बचना)
• Conquered: to take control of a country or city and its people by force, especially in a war. (युद्घ में किसी देश को जीतना; उस पर अधिकार करना)
• Left: to go away from somebody/something. (किसी व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु से दूर जाना)

The correct answer is "located."

Key Points

• The sentence describes a situation where most of the largest cities in the world are situated on or close to rivers, lakes, or oceans
• "Located" means to find the exact position of somebody/something. (किसी व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु के सही ठिकाने का पता लगाना)
• Example: The damaged ship has been located two kilometres off the coast.​
• Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3."
• Correct passage:

A flood occurs when water overflows its natural barriers and lands on typically dry ground. Floods have always been an unavoidable component of life on the planet. A legend about a huge flood exists in almost every civilisation. Many people have chosen to live near bodies of water in order to have access to transportation routes, fishing, and water for drinking, farming, and industry. The majority of the world's major cities are located on or near oceans, lakes, or rivers.

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• Looking at other options:
• Endangered: to cause danger to somebody/something. ((व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु को) ख़तरे में डालना)
• Confiscated: to take something away from somebody as a punishment. (दंडस्‍वरूप कोई वस्‍तु ज़ब्‍त कर लेना)
• Banned: to officially say that something is not allowed, often by law. (प्रायः क़ानूनी तौर पर प्रतिबंध या रोक लगाना; आधिकारिक)

'नवीन बनाने की क्रिया' वाक्यांश के लिए एक सार्थक शब्द होगा - आधुनिकीकरण अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

• नवीन बनाने की क्रिया - आधुनिकीकरण

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Informationकुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द:-

'शालीन' के विलोम शब्द से उपरोक्त वाक्य में रिक्त स्थान को पूरा किया जा सकता है- धृष्ट अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points 

• वाक्य- शालीन व्यक्ति का समाज में हमेशा सम्मान होता है और धृष्ट का अपमान।
• 'शालीन' का अर्थ- जो धृष्ट या उद्दंड न हो, विनीत, नम्र, सुशील, लज्जाशील।
• 'धृष्ट' का अर्थ- बड़ों के समक्ष बेहूदा या ओछा काम करने वाला, निर्लज्ज।
• अत: 'शालीन' का उचित विलोम शब्द 'धृष्ट' होगा।

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information कुछ महत्वपूर्ण विलोम शब्द -

'जो किये हुए उपकार को मानता है' वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द होगा- कृतज्ञ अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

• जो किये हुए उपकार को मानता है - कृतज्ञ

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information कुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द:-

केवल, कदाचित, शायद आद‍ि सभी शब्द रीतिवाचक क्रिया विशेषण के उदाहरण हैं। 

Key Points

• रीतिवाचक क्रि‍या व‍िशेषण के शब्‍द- केवल, कदाचित, शायद​

Important Pointsअन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प- 

'कान काटना' मुहावरे का सही अर्थ है- चालाकी में आगे होना अन्य सभी विकल्पों के प्रयोग से मुहावरे का सही अर्थ प्रकट नही हो रहा है।

Key Points 

Important Pointsकुछ महत्वपूर्ण मुहावरा, अर्थ और उनके वाक्य प्रयोग:- 

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