SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 12 Jan 2023 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

The pattern followed here is:

Given: Seven people D, E, F, G, H, I and J are sitting in a straight row, facing north.

1) Only three people sit between D and H. Only D is between E and I.

(There are two possibility)

2) E sits fourth to the left of J.

 

3) J sits third to the right of F. So, case 1 will be eliminated.

 

5. G sits on the vacant place.

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Clearly, H is sitting second to the right end of the row.

Hence, the correct answer is "H".

The pattern followed here is:

Given:- 6, 10, 19, 35, ?, 96

Hence, the correct answer is "60".

The least possible Venn diagram is given below according to the given information.

Conclusion: 

1. Some sandals are shoes → Does not follow → As, some shoes are slippers, some slippers are socks, and all socks are sandals. So, some sandals are shoes is possible but not definitely followed.
2. Some sandals are slippers → Follow → As, some slippers are socks and all socks are sandals. So some sandals are slippers is definitely followed.
3. Some socks are shoes → Does not follow → As, some shoes are slippers, some slippers are socks, and all socks are sandals. So, some socks are shoes is possible but not definitely followed.

Only conclusion II follows.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The pattern followed here is:

Logic:- ${ \sqrt{Second number}}$ × 9 = First number.

1. 18 : 4

⇒ ${\sqrt{4}}$ × 9

⇒ 2 × 9 = 18

And,

2. 36 : 16

⇒ ${ \sqrt{16} }$ × 9

⇒ 4 × 9 = 36

Similarly,

3. 27 : ?

⇒ ${ \sqrt{x} }$ × 9 = 27

⇒ ${ \sqrt{x}}$ = 27 ÷ 9

⇒ ${\sqrt{x} }$ = 3

⇒ 9 

Hence, the correct answer is "9"

The pattern followed here is:

Given:- Six friends (Aman, Biplab, Chirantan, Divya, Elizabeth and Firoz) are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. 

1. Aman sits third to the left of Bipal.

2) Chirantan is an immediate neighbour of Aman.

3) Elizabeth sits second to the right of Divya.  Chirantan is not an immediate neighbour of Divya.

(It means case:-1 is not followed here) 

4. Firoz sits on the vacant place 

Clearly, Chirantan is sitting between Elizabeth and Aman.

Hence, the correct answer is "Chirantan".

The pattern followed here is:

Hence, the codes are 

Clearly, the code of 'Fruit' is 'Worm'

Hence, the correct answer is "Worm".

The pattern followed here is:

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Here, ' ß' and + are common in both the dice.

Clearly, '∞' is the face opposite to 'O'

Hence, the correct answer is "∞".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: The second word is the subject or focus of the study field represented by the first word.

Here, Virology : Viruses → Viruses are the subject of study in Virology.

Similarly, Cardiology : ? → Heart is the subject of study in Cardiology.

Hence, the correct answer is "Heart".

The pattern followed here is:

Two type of pattern is followed in this series.

1. Letters of left hand side are rotation anticlockwise direction and letters of right hand side are rotation clockwise direction. S appears instead of Z.

  2.  Outer most letters are rotating in clockwise direction and inner most letters are rotating in cyclic order.

   3. Letters of left hand side are rotation anticlockwise direction and letters of right hand side are rotation clockwise direction.

  appears instead of P.

  4. Outer most letters are rotating in clockwise direction and inner most letters are rotating in cyclic order.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The pattern followed here is:

We have to interchange the signs in the given equations to make it correct.

Let's check each option one by one.

Option 1) - and +

Given: 120 + 18 × 40 – 10 ÷ 20 = 172

After interchanging the sign we get the;

⇒ 120 - 18 × 40 + 10 ÷ 20 = 172

⇒ 120 - 18 × 40 + 0.5 = 172

⇒ 120 - 720 + 0.5 = 172

⇒ 120.5 - 720 = 172

⇒ - 599.5 ≠ 720

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 2) + and × 

Given: 120 + 18 × 40 – 10 ÷ 20 = 172

After interchanging the sign we get the;

⇒ 120 × 18 + 40 – 10 ÷ 20 = 172

⇒ 120 × 18 + 40 – 0.5 = 172

⇒ 2160 + 40 - 0.5 = 172

⇒ 2200 - 0.5 = 172

⇒ 2199.5 ≠ 172

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 3) + and ÷

Given: 120 + 18 × 40 – 10 ÷ 20 = 172

After interchanging the sign we get the;

⇒ 120 ÷ 18 × 40 – 10 + 20 = 172

⇒ 6.66 × 40 – 10 + 20 = 172

⇒ 266.66 - 10 + 20 = 172

⇒ 286.66 - 10 = 172

⇒ 276.6 ≠ 172

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 4) ÷ and – 

Given: 120 + 18 × 40 – 10 ÷ 20 = 172

After interchanging the sign we get the;

⇒ 120 + 18 × 40 ÷ 10 - 20 = 172

⇒ 120 + 18 × 4 - 20 = 172

⇒ 120 + 72 - 20 = 172

⇒ 192 - 20 = 172

⇒ 172 = 172

⇒ LHS = RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

Given: GMPJ, HLOK, IKNL, JJMM, ?

Hence, the correct answer is 'KILN'.

The pattern followed here is:

Logic:- (Addition of the place value of alphabet) × 2 = code

1. 'PARENT' is written as "148"

and, 

2) 'WRANGLE' is written as '160' 

Similarly,

3) 'GRANTED' is written as (?)

Hence, the correct answer is "138"

The pattern followed here is:

Given: 20, 24, 33, ?, 107, 228, 397

Logic: Addition of the square of prime number.

Hence, the  correct answer is "58"

The logic followed here is:

Given: BDGF, ACFE, ?, YADC, XZCB

Hence, the correct answer is 'ZBED'

The pattern followed here is:

We have to interchange the signs in the given equations to make it correct.

Let's check each option one by one.

Option 1) ÷, −, =, −, ÷, ×

Given: (120 * 15) * 9 * $\sqrt[4]{81}$ * 17 * 28 * 95

After putting the sign we get the;

⇒ (120 ÷ 15) - 9 = $\sqrt[4]{81}$ - 17 ÷  28 × 95

⇒ 8 - 9 =  $\sqrt[4]{81}$ - 17 ÷  28 × 95

⇒ 8 - 9 = 3 - 17 ÷ 28 × 95

⇒ - 1 = 3 - 0.60 × 95

⇒ - 1 = 3 - 57

⇒ - 1 ≠  - 54

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 2) ÷, −, =, −, ×, −

Given: (120 * 15) * 9 * $\sqrt[4]{81}$ * 17 * 28 * 95

After putting the sign we get the;

⇒ (120 ÷ 15) - 9 = $\sqrt[4]{81}$ - 17 ×  28 - 95

⇒ 8 - 9 = 3 - 17 × 28 - 95

⇒ - 1 = 3 - 476 - 95

⇒ - 1 ≠  - 568

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 3) ×, =, −, ÷, +, −

Given: (120 * 15) * 9 * $\sqrt[4]{81}$ * 17 * 28 * 95

After putting the sign we get the;

⇒ (120 × 15) = 9 - $\sqrt[4]{81}$ ÷  17 + 28 - 95

⇒ 1800 = 9 - 3 ÷ 17 + 28 - 95

⇒ 1800 = 9 - 0.176 + 28 - 95

⇒ 1800 ≠ - 58.176

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 4) ÷, ×, +, ×, −, =

Given: (120 * 15) * 9 * $\sqrt[4]{81}$ * 17 * 28 * 95

After putting the sign we get the;

⇒ (120 ÷ 15) ×  9 + $\sqrt[4]{81}$ ×  17 - 28 = 95

⇒ 8 × 9 +  $\sqrt[4]{81}$ ×  17 - 28 = 95

⇒ 72 + 3 × 17 - 28 = 95

⇒ 72 + 51 - 28 = 95

⇒ 123 - 28 = 95

⇒ 95 = 95

⇒ LHS = RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The correct order as per the dictionary is:

2 cult

3 cultivate

1 culture

5 cumin

4 cupid

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

The mirror image will be 

Hence, the correct answer will be "Option 1".

The pattern followed here is:

1) IFHO : LCEK 

and,

2)  HIJK : KFGG

Similarly, 

3) QLGK : ?

Hence, the correct answer is "TIDG"

The pattern followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is " Option 3".

The pattern followed here is:

1) A is married to Z. 

2) Z has 3 children L, M and N. Z is not the father of the children

(It means Z is the mother of L, M and Z)

3)  P is the mother of A.

4. L is the husband of D.

5) M has 2 daughters H and J.

Clearly, Z is the daughter-in-law of P.

Hence, the correct answer is "Daughter in law".

The correct answer is He has the power to grant pardons, reprieves and forgive the death penalty of a person.

Key Points

• Statement 1:
• The Governor has the power to appoint the Chief Minister.
• Other ministers are also formally designated by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.

Hence statement 1 is correct.

• Statement 2:
• The power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence is vested in the President of India according to Article 72 of the Indian Constitution.
• The Governor of an Indian state does not have the power to pardon death sentences.
• However, they do have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offense against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the state extends, but not in cases of death sentences.

Hence statement 2 is incorrect.

• Statement 3:
• The Governor can promulgate Ordinances when the state legislative assembly (or both houses in states with bicameral legislatures) is not in session if immediate action is needed.
• Such Ordinances have the same force and effect as laws passed by the legislature, but they must be approved by the legislature once it returns to session.

Hence statement 3 is correct.

• Statement 4:
• ​The executive power of the state is vested in the Governor.
• The Governor exercises this power directly or through officers subordinate to him or her in accordance with the Constitution.

Hence statement 4 is correct.

The correct answer is Denmark.

Key Points

• The country known as the 'Country of Winds' is Denmark.
• This title is due to the country's extensive use of wind energy and its pioneering efforts in wind technology.
• Denmark has a long coastline, providing plenty of opportunities for wind energy development, and the country has made significant investments in wind farms and other forms of renewable energy.

Additional Information

The correct answer is 1916.

Key Points

• The Lucknow Pact was an agreement reached between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League at the joint session of both the parties held in Lucknow in December 1916.
• This pact represented a significant forward step in achieving national unity in India, as the Congress accepted the principle of separate electorates for Muslims in provinces where they were a minority, a key demand of the Muslim League.
• Increased Representation:
• ​The Lucknow Pact demanded increased representation for Indians in all legislative councils.
• It sought a minimum of 50% representation for Indians in these bodies.
• Dual Vote:
• ​It proposed the introduction of a system of 'dual vote'.
• This meant that Muslim electorates were given the right to vote in both general and separate Muslim electorates.
• Repartition of Bengal and Punjab:
• ​The pact outlined a re-distribution of seats in Bengal and Punjab based on population and community composition.
• This aimed to provide a more accurate representation of the communities living in these areas.
• Decentralization:
• ​The Lucknow Pact called for the decentralization of power, allowing provinces greater autonomy.
• This meant a significant shift towards self-governance.
• Unity Among Leaders:
• ​The Lucknow Pact was a landmark moment in Indian history, as it signified a rare moment of unity among Indian leaders.
• Both the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League came together to make a joint demand for greater autonomy from British rule.
• This set the tone for future collaborations and marked a pivotal moment in India's freedom struggle.

Additional Information

The correct answer is An ecosystem.

Key Points

• ​Here is a brief explanation about an ecosystem:
• Interaction of Life and Non-Life:
• ​An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, microbes) interacting amongst themselves and with their non-living surroundings (atmosphere, earth, sun, soil, climate).
• Energy Flow:
• ​The ecosystem is characterized by the flow of energy and matter through food chains and food webs.
• It starts with the energy from the sun being captured by plants in the process of photosynthesis.
• Nutrient Cycling:
• ​In an ecosystem, nutrients are cycled through various living and non-living components.
• This involves processes like decomposition and nutrient absorption by plants.
• Different Types:
• ​Ecosystems can vary widely in size and characteristics, from a small pond to a large forest or even an entire biome such as a desert or tundra.
• Balance:
• ​Ecosystems inherently maintain a balance between different species and resources.
• However, human intervention or natural disasters can disrupt this balance, affecting the entire ecosystem's functionality.
• Here is a simple illustrating the structure of an ecosystem:

The correct answer is​ Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Key Points

• Here are some details about BCCI:
• The BCCI is the national governing body for cricket in India, responsible for all cricket activities in the country.
• Founded in December 1928, it is affiliated to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
• BCCI operates the Indian Premier League (IPL), a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India.
• The board also conducts domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Additional Information

The correct answer is 1951.

Key Points

• Here are some details about the first Five-Year Plan of India:
• The first Five-Year Plan in India was launched in 1951 by the then Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
• This plan focused on agriculture, and its main objective was to improve the standard of living of people in the country.
• The first plan also focused on improving public health and controlling diseases like malaria, TB, and smallpox.
• The total outlay of the first plan was Rs. 2069 crore, which aimed to achieve a 2.1% annual growth rate.

Additional Information

• Here's a table of some other Five-Year Plans of India and their years:

Important Points

• After the end of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan in 2017, the Indian government has stopped the practice of formulating Five-Year Plans and replaced it with a three-year action plan, seven-year strategy, and a fifteen-year vision document under the NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India).

The correct answer is Statutory Liquidity Ratio.

Key Points

• A commercial bank is required to maintain a minimum amount of deposits themselves in the form of liquid cash, gold, or other securities, known as the Statutory Liquidity Ratio, or SLR.
• Maintaining liquidity in the nation's operational financial institutions is the SLR rate's major goal.
• SLR means ensuring that commercial banks are solvent and that they invest in government securities.
• By sapping market liquidity, an increase in the SLR limits the bank's ability to lend while also aiding in the management of inflation.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) utilizes the statutory liquidity ratio as a tool for its monetary policy to evaluate the liquidity available to banks.

Additional Information

• Some important terms related to determining National Income:
• Gross Domestic Product (GDP):
• The total market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a specific period.
• Net Domestic Product (NDP):
• It's the GDP minus depreciation on a country's capital assets.
• Gross National Product (GNP):
• The total value of goods produced and services provided by a country during one year, plus its income from foreign investments.
• Net National Product (NNP):
• It's the GNP minus depreciation.
• Personal Income:
• The total income received by individuals in a country, from all sources before taxes.
• Disposable Personal Income:
• The income available to an individual after taxes and social security charges have been deducted.
• Per Capita Income:
• The average income earned per person in a certain area in a specified year.
• National Disposable Income:
• It's the total income available for consumption and saving after taxation.
• Real Income:
• Income adjusted for the effects of inflation.
• Nominal Income:
• Income measured in current prices, without adjusting for the effects of inflation.

The correct answer is 2005.

Key Points

• The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
• ​The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA ) is an employment guarantee scheme implemented in India, enacted by legislation on 7 September 2005.
• The scheme provides 100 days of employment in every financial year to adult members of any rural household who are willing to do public work-related unskilled labour at a statutory minimum wage of Rs.220 per day.
• This act was initiated with the aim of increasing the purchasing power of rural people, mainly for people living in rural India with semi-skilled or unskilled jobs, whether they are below the poverty line or not.
• About a third of the fixed workforce is made up of women.
• It was initially called the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) but was renamed as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA )on 2 October 2009.

The correct answer is R Venkataramani.

Key Points

• The President of India on 28 Sept 2022 appointed senior advocate R Venkataramani as the new Attorney General for India for a period of three years.
• Mr Venkataramani will replace current Attorney General (AG) K K Venugopal whose term ends on Sept 30, 2022.
• Earlier, Mukul Rohatgi had declined the Centre's offer to return as the AG.
• The AG acts as the chief legal advisor of the Indian govt.

Additional Information 

• ​Important Appointments:
• Nagesh Singh, an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 1995 batch, has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to Thailand.
• In August 2022, Vikram K. Doraiswami was also appointed as India’s new High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
• Sanjay Arora, director general of the ITBP and a 1988-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the new Delhi Police Commissioner.
• IFS officer of the 1994 batch Pranay Kumar Verma has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh.
• Govt of Bangladesh has appointed Mustafizur Rahman as the next High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India.
• The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) panel has appointed Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
• Retired IAS officer and former Drinking Water and Sanitation Secretary Parameswaran Iyer has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog

The correct answer is Indira Gandhi.

Key Points

• Indira Gandhi served as Prime Minister during a critical period in India's history.
• She held office from 1966 to 1977 and then from 1980 to 1984.
• The Fundamental Duties were included in the Indian Constitution during the period of her leadership, specifically during the period known as the Emergency (1975-1977).
• Under her leadership, India achieved self-sufficiency in food grains due to the Green Revolution, which introduced high-yield crops and modern agricultural techniques.
• During her tenure, India won the 1971 war against Pakistan, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.
• She also implemented several significant reforms and policies in the economic and social sectors.

Additional Information

The correct answer is High Yield Variety Programme.

Key Points

• The Green Revolution, which took place during the 1960s and 1970s, primarily revolved around the High Yield Variety (HYV) Programme.
• This initiative involved the development and use of high-yielding varieties of cereal grains, expansion of irrigation infrastructure, and distribution of hybridized seeds, synthetic fertilizers, and pesticides to farmers.
• The purpose of the Green Revolution was to significantly increase agricultural productivity and thereby address food shortages in developing countries.
• It had a significant impact, particularly in countries such as India and Mexico.

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Additional Information

• Rainwater harvesting is a technique of collection and storage of rainwater into natural reservoirs or tanks, or the infiltration of surface water into subsurface aquifers (before it is lost as surface runoff).
• Natural vegetation refers to the plants and other flora that have not been significantly altered by humans, or which have been left to grow without human interference. This type of vegetation is a vital part of biodiversity as it forms habitat for several organisms.

The correct answer is Hrishikesh Kanitkar.

Key Points

• Hrishikesh Kanitkar was the coach of the U-19 Indian cricket team at the ICC U19 World Cup 2022.
• The 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup was held in West Indies in January and February 2022.
• Sixteen teams took part in it.
• It was the fourteenth edition of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup, and the first that was held in the West Indies.

Additional Information

• India win the 2022 U19 World Cup title, by beating England by 4 wickets.
• India clinched record-extending fifth U19 World Cup title in Antigua.
• The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup is an international cricket tournament organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) contested by national under-19 teams.
• It was first contested in 1988, as the Youth World Cup.
• India, the most successful team at U19 World Cups, has won titles in 2000, 2008, 2012 and 2018 previously.

The correct answer is Kerala. 

Key Points

• Thiruvathira Festival, also known as Thiruvathirai, is primarily celebrated in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
• It's a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, and it holds special significance for women.
• On this day, married women fast and pray for the well-being of their husbands, while unmarried women pray to get good husbands.

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Additional Information

• Odisha:
• The state is known for its unique festivals like Raja Parba (celebrating womanhood and the onset of monsoons), Kalinga Mahotsav (a martial dance festival), and the famous Rath Yatra (chariot festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath).
• Assam:
• This state is renowned for its Bihu festival, celebrated in three parts throughout the year - Rongali or Bohag Bihu in April (marking the Assamese New Year at the beginning of spring), Kongali or Kati Bihu in October (the time of harvest), and Bhogali or Magh Bihu in January (marking the end of the harvesting season).
• Punjab:
• The state is famous for Baisakhi, which marks the Sikh New Year and commemorates the formation of Khalsa Panth (the community of the initiated) under Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
• It is also a spring harvest festival for the Punjabi farmers.
• Other notable festivals include Lohri (celebrating the end of winter and arrival of longer days) and Karva Chauth (fasting and praying for the well-being of husbands by married women).

The correct answer is petrochemicals.

Key Points

• Petrochemicals are chemical products derived from petroleum and natural gas.
• They are used as raw materials in the manufacture of a wide variety of products, including synthetic fibers, synthetic rubber, plastics, dye-stuffs, drugs, and pharmaceuticals.

Additional Information

• Sugar cane:
• Sugar cane is a tropical grass that is processed to extract sugar.
• The by-products of sugar production, such as molasses and bagasse (the fibrous residue after sugar extraction), can be used to produce a variety of products including rum, biofuel, and paper.
• Natural gas:
• Natural gas is a fossil fuel used primarily for heating and electricity generation.
• It can also be used as a feedstock for producing petrochemicals, but its use is less common than petroleum because it requires more processing to create useful petrochemicals.
• Coal:
• Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock primarily used for electricity generation and steel production.
• Coal can also be used to produce certain types of petrochemicals through a process called coal gasification, but this is less common than using petroleum because it is more expensive and environmentally damaging.

The correct answer is Granite. 

Key Points

• Granite is not a sedimentary rock; it is an igneous rock.
• Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
• Granite is typically composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica, and it's known for its coarse-grained structure.​

Additional Information

• Sandstone:
• Sandstone is a classic sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized minerals or rock grains.
• Most sandstone is composed of quartz and/or feldspar because these are the most common minerals in the Earth's crust.
• Loess:
• Loess is a sedimentary deposit composed largely of silt-sized particles that are loosely cemented by calcium carbonate.
• It is usually pale yellowish to buff in color and often known for being a fertile agricultural soil.
• Shale:
• Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock that forms from the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles.
• It is the most common sedimentary rock and is found in sedimentary basins worldwide.

The correct answer is Sanjay Malhotra. 

Key Points

• The Centre has appointed Sanjay Malhotra, a 1990 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Rajasthan cadre, as the new revenue secretary.
• He will replace Tarun Bajaj who will superannuate at the end of November.
• Malhotra, currently serving as secretary in the Department of Financial Services (DFS), will join the Revenue Department as an officer on special duty.
• The centre has announced new secretaries for 16 ministries and departments.

The correct answer is Ajay Kumar Mishra. 

Key Points

• Ajay Kumar Mishra, presented the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 on March 28 in Lok Sabha.
• This bill aims to establish a uniform procedure for the identification of arrested persons and suspects and to prevent the abuse of power by law enforcement agencies.
• Mishra is a Member of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh and is currently serving as the Minister of State for Home Affairs.

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Additional Information

• The main objectives of the The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill 2022 are as
• follows:
• to provide legal sanction for using latest measurement techniques for taking appropriate body measurements of persons who are required to give such measurements to help the investigation agencies to gather sufficient legally admissible evidence and establish the crime of the accused person.
• to expand the "ambit of persons" whose measurements can be taken to make the investigation of crime more efficient, expeditious and also help in increasing the conviction rate.
• to empower the National Crime Records Bureau of India to collect, store and preserve the record of measurements and for sharing, dissemination, destruction and disposal of these records.
• to empower a Magistrate to direct any person to give measurements.
• to empower police or prison officer to take measurements of any person who resists or refuses to give measurements.

The correct answer is Elephant. 

Key Points

• Megasthenes indeed mentions the grandeur of the Mauryan court, including the use of elaborately decorated elephants.
• Chandragupta Maurya's royal procession was known to feature these adorned elephants.
• Elephants were (and still are) symbols of majesty and power in the Indian subcontinent, and their use in royal parades and processions was common in many historical periods.

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Additional Information

• Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India.
• He ruled from 322 to 297 BCE and is credited with unifying most of the Indian subcontinent.
• His empire stretched from Bengal in the east to Afghanistan and Balochistan in the west, from the Himalayas in the north to the Deccan Plateau in the south.
• Chandragupta is known for his role in defeating the Nanda dynasty and establishing the Mauryan Empire.

The correct answer is Rajasthan.

Key Points

• Kalbelia is a folk dance mainly performed by the Kalbelia Community in Rajasthan.
• It is also known by other names like 'Sapera Dance' or 'Snake Charmer Dance'.
• It was included in UNESCO's representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity from the year 2010.
• In Kalbelia dance, males play generally various traditional instruments, and females of the Kalbelia Community perform the dance.
• Kalbelia dance is one of the most sensuous dances among   all Rajasthani dances.​

Additional Information

• Rajasthan: (As of February 2024)
• ​Chief Minister - Shri Bhajanlal Sharma
• Governor - Kalraj Mishra
• Famous Dances - Ghoomar, Bhavai, Kalbelia, Chari, Chakri and Gair
• National Park - Ranthambore National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary.
• Maharashtra Dance forms are Lavani Dance, Dhangari Gaja, Folk Dances, Koli Dances, Tamasha etc.
• Kerala Dance forms are Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Thirvathirakali, Chakyar Koothu etc.
• Gujarat Dance forms are Dandiya Raas, Garba, Tippani, Padhar etc.

The correct answer is Onam.

Key Points

• Onam:
• It is a harvest festival of Kerala.
• It is celebrated to commemorate the arrival of King Mahabali.
• The festival lasts for ten days.
• It is also a harvest festival and falls on the 22nd Nakshatra Thiruvonam in the Malayalam calendar month of Chingam, which in Gregorian calendar overlaps with August–September.

Additional Information

Concept Used:

The third proportion of two numbers x, y is y²/x and

the fourth proportion of three numbers x, y, z is y*z/x.

Calculation:

⇒ Third proportion of 5 and 12 = (12²)/5 = 28.8

⇒ Fourth proportion of 5, 8, and 9 = (8 × 9/5) = 14.4

⇒ Ratio = 28.8/14.4 = 2:1

Therefore, the ratio of the third proportion of 5 and 12 with the fourth proportion of 5, 8 and 9 is 2:1

Given data:

Covered 1/2 of journey by 10 a.m.

Covered 4/5 of journey by 1 p.m. same day.

Concept Used:

If he covers a certain fraction of the journey in a specific time period, we can deduce the total time for the journey and thereby identify the start time.

Calculation:

 

Till 10 a.m. covered = 1/2 of his journey

Till 1 p.m. covered = 4/5 of his journey

So

1 p.m - 10 a.m. = 3 hours =  4/5 of his journey - 1/2 of his journey

⇒ 3 hours = 3/10 of his journey 

⇒ 1 hour = 1/10 of his journey

so

⇒ time taken to cover 1/2 of his journey = 5 hours

so

So he started his journey at = 10 a.m. - 5 hours = 5 a.m.

Therefore, Anil started his journey at 5:00 a.m.

Given data:

Cone: height (h) = 8 cm, radius (r) = 4 cm

Rectangular block: length = 8 cm, breadth = 6 cm, height = 4 cm

Concept Used:

The volume of a cone = 1/3πr²h,

the volume of a rectangular block = length × breadth × height.

The percentage waste = ((Volume of block - Volume of cone)/Volume of block) × 100%.

Calculation:

⇒ Volume of cone = 1/3π(4)² × (8) = 134.041 cm³

⇒ Volume of block = 8 × 6 × 4 = 192 cm³

⇒ Waste = 192 - 134.041 = 57.959 cm³

⇒ Percentage waste = (57.959/192) × 100% ≈ 30%

Therefore, the approximate percentage of wood wasted is 30%.

Given data:

Principal (P) = ₹500

Time (T) = 2 years

Difference between compound interest and simple interest (CI - SI) = ₹1.25

Concept Used:

The difference between compound interest and simple interest for two years is

given by the formula CI - SI = P × (r/100)²,

where r is the rate of interest.

Calculation:

⇒ Rate of interest (r) = √((CI - SI) × 100² / P)

⇒ Rate of interest (r) = √((1.25 × 100²)/500) = 5%

Hence, the rate of interest per annum is 5%.

Given data:

Listed price = ₹1,200

After discounts, price paid = ₹972

Rate of the first discount = 10%

Concept Used:

Successive discounts imply a discount on the discounted price.

So, after the first discount,

the price becomes (100% - 10%) of the original price.

The second discount is applied to this price.

Calculation:

⇒ Price after the first discount = 1,200 × (1 - 10/100) = ₹1,080

⇒ Second discount rate = (1 - 972/1080) × 100% ≈ 10%

Hence, the rate of the second discount is approximately 10%.

Given data:

Numbers 3, 12, and 14

Concept Used:

The fourth proportion of three numbers x, y, z is (y × z)/x.

Calculation:

⇒ Fourth proportional = (12 × 14)/3 = 56

Therefore, the fourth proportional to 3, 12, 14 is 56.

Shortcut Trick

When a larger sphere is melted to form smaller identical spheres, the Number of balls (n) is simply the ratio of their radii cubed.

n = (Radius of larger ball / Radius of smaller ball)³

n = (21 / 7)³

n = (3)³ = 27

∴ The correct answer is 27.

Alternate Method

Given: Radius of the iron ball (R) = 21 cm, Radius of each recast ball (r) = 7 cm.

Formula Used: Volume of a sphere = (4/3) × π × r³

⇒ Volume of the large iron ball = (4/3) × π × (21)³ cm³

⇒ Volume of one small spherical ball = (4/3) × π × (7)³ cm³

⇒ Let n be the number of small balls.

⇒ Total volume of n small balls = Volume of the large iron ball

⇒ n × (4/3) × π × (7)³ = (4/3) × π × (21)³

⇒ n × 7 × 7 × 7 = 21 × 21 × 21

⇒ n = (21 × 21 × 21) ÷ (7 × 7 × 7)

⇒ n = 3 × 3 × 3

⇒ n = 27

∴ The correct answer is 27.

Additional Information

Law of Conservation of Volume

When a solid object is melted and recast into new shapes, the total volume remains the same (Initial Volume = Final Volume).

Properties of a Sphere

The Surface Area of a sphere is 4 π r². For a hemisphere, the Total Surface Area is 3 π r² and the Volume is (2/3) π r³.

Ratio Shortcut for Solids

If the ratio of radii of two similar solids is a:b, then the ratio of their Surface Areas is a²:b² and the ratio of their Volumes is a³:b³.

Concept Used:

To find the smallest 6-digit number divisible by 18, 24, and 25,

we need to find their least common multiple (LCM).

Calculation:

LCM of 18, 24, and 25 = 1800

The smallest 6-digit number is 100000.

The smallest multiple of 1800 greater than or equal to 100000 is 100800.

Sum of the digits of 100800 = 1 + 0 + 0 + 8 + 0 + 0 = 9

Therefore, the sum of the digits of the smallest 6-digit number divisible by 18, 24, and 25 is 9.

Concept used:

Follow the BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Calculation:

1 ÷ 2 + 3 - 5 × (1/3) of 15 - {75 ÷ (28 - 3)}

⇒  1/2 + 3 - 5 × (1/3) of 15 - {75 ÷ 25}

⇒ 1/2 + 3 - 5 × (1/3) of 15 - 3

⇒ 1/2 + 3 - 5/3 × 15 - 3

⇒ 1/2 + 3 - 5 × 5 - 3

⇒ 1/2 + 3 - 25 - 3

⇒ 3.5 - 25 - 3

⇒ $\frac{-49}{2}$

Therefore, the value of the expression is​ $\frac{-49}{2}$

Given data:

Weight used by the vendor is 12% less than the actual weight.

Profit earned on the cost price is 32%.

Concept Used:

To find the total profit percentage, we need to consider the profit percentage on the selling price,

taking into account the weight reduction.

Calculation:

⇒ The weight used by the vendor = 100% - 12% = 88% of the actual weight.

⇒ Let's assume the cost price of the vegetable is ₹100 (considering a convenient value).

⇒ Selling price = Cost price + Profit = ₹100 + 32% of ₹100 = ₹132

⇒ Actual selling price considering the weight reduction = ₹132/88% = ₹150 (since 88% of actual weight is being sold at ₹132)

Total profit percentage = (Actual Selling Price - Cost Price) / Cost Price * 100

⇒ (₹150 - ₹100) / ₹100 × 100

⇒ ₹50 / ₹100 × 100

⇒ 50%

Therefore, the correct answer for the total profit percentage is indeed 50%.

Shortcut Trick

Efficiency of A and B are in ratio 36 : 18 = 2 : 1.

Total work = 36 units (LCM of 18 and 36).

Combined work done in 8 days = (2 + 1) × 8 = 24 units.

Remaining work = 36 − 24 = 12 units.

Days taken by B to finish remaining work = 12 ÷ 1 = 12 days.

∴ The correct answer is 12 days.

Alternate Method

Given: A can do the work in 18 days and B in 36 days. They work together for 8 days.

⇒ Efficiency of (A + B) = 2 + 1 = 3 units/day

⇒ Work done by A and B in 8 days = 3 × 8 = 24 units

⇒ Remaining work after A leaves = Total Work − Work Done

⇒ Remaining work = 36 − 24 = 12 units

⇒ Time taken by B to complete remaining work = Remaining Work ÷ Efficiency of B

⇒ Time = 12 ÷ 1 = 12 days

∴ The correct answer is 12 days.

Additional Information

Fundamental Formula

Total Work = Efficiency × Time. This is the core principle for all Time and Work problems.

Efficiency Relation

Efficiency is inversely proportional to the time taken to complete a task. If the ratio of time is a : b, the ratio of efficiency is b : a.

Leaving/Joining Concept

When a person leaves, the remaining work is calculated and then divided by the efficiency of the person(s) still working to find the extra time required.

Given:

First term: 3

Number of terms: 10

Calculation:

Sum of an arithmetic sequence = (Number of terms) × (Sum of the first and last term) / 2

Sum of the first 10 multiples of 3 = 10 × (3 + 3 × 10) / 2 = 10 × 33 / 2 = 165

Average = (Sum of terms) / (Number of terms) = 165 / 10 = 16.5

Therefore, the average of the first 10 multiples of 3 is 16.5.

Shortcut Trick

When expenditure is constant, required reduction % = [ R ÷ (100 + R) ] × 100

Here, R = 10% (increase in price)

⇒ Reduction % = [ 10 ÷ (100 + 10) ] × 100

⇒ Reduction % = (10 ÷ 110) × 100 = 100 ÷ 11

⇒ Reduction % = 9.09% ≈ 9.1%

∴ The correct answer is 9.1%.

Alternate Method

Given:

Increase in the price of potatoes = 10%

Formula Used:

Expenditure = Price × Consumption

100 Original Price

110 Increased Price

+10% Increase

−9.1% Reduction

Calculations:

⇒ Since Expenditure is constant, Consumption is inversely proportional to Price.

⇒ Initial Price = 100%, New Price = 110%

⇒ Price ratio (Old : New) = 100 : 110 = 10 : 11

⇒ Therefore, Consumption ratio (Old : New) = 11 : 10

⇒ Decrease in consumption = 11 − 10 = 1 unit

⇒ Percentage reduction = (Decrease ÷ Old Consumption) × 100

⇒ Percentage reduction = (1 ÷ 11) × 100 = 9.09% ≈ 9.1%

∴ The correct answer is 9.1%.

Additional Information

Successive Percentage Change

When a value is changed successively by a% and b%, the net percentage change is given by: (a + b + ab ÷ 100)%.

Price and Consumption Rule

If the price of a commodity decreases by r%, the increase in consumption so as not to decrease expenditure is [ r ÷ (100 − r) ] × 100.

Base Change Property

If A is R% more than B, then B is [ R ÷ (100 + R) ] × 100% less than A. This same principle applies to price and consumption.

Given

Current value of the car = ₹8,50,000

Depreciation rate = 10% per annum

Time = 4 years

Concept Used:

To calculate the value of the car after a certain number of years with a constant depreciation rate,

we can use the formula: Final value = Initial value × (1 - Depreciation rate)^Time.

Calculation:

⇒ Value after 4 years = ₹8,50,000 × (1 - 10/100)⁴ = ₹8,50,000 ×  (0.9)​4 ≈ ₹5,57,685

Therefore, the value of the car after 4 years will be approximately ₹5,57,685.

Shortcut Trick

Profit of 25% is equivalent to the fraction 1/4.

In dishonest weight cases, Profit Ratio = Error / Weight Sold.

Here, Error = 1 unit and Weight Sold = 4 units.

Total (True Weight) = Error + Weight Sold = 1 + 4 = 5 units.

Since 5 units = 1000 g, then 1 unit = 200 g.

Faulty weight used = 4 units = 4 × 200 = 800 g.

∴ The correct answer is 800 g.

Alternate Method

Given:

Original weight (True Weight) = 1 kg = 1000 g

Profit percentage (P%) = 25%

Formula Used:

Profit % = [(True Weight − Faulty Weight) / Faulty Weight] × 100

Calculations:

Let the Faulty Weight be x grams.

⇒ 25 = [(1000 − x) / x] × 100

⇒ 25 / 100 = (1000 − x) / x

⇒ 1 / 4 = (1000 − x) / x

⇒ x = 4 × (1000 − x)

⇒ x = 4000 − 4x

⇒ 5x = 4000

⇒ x = 4000 / 5

⇒ x = 800 g

∴ The correct answer is 800 g.

Additional Information

Dishonest Dealer (Price & Weight Manipulation)

If a dealer sells goods at cost price but uses a faulty weight, Profit % = [Error / (True Value − Error)] × 100.

Effective Profit with Markup

If the dealer marks up the price by a% and also uses a faulty weight (giving y grams instead of x grams), Net Profit % = [((100+a)/100 × x/y) − 1] × 100.

Successive Percentage Change

When there are two successive changes a% and b%, the effective change is [a + b + (ab/100)]%.

Given data:

Time taken by A to complete the work = 30 days

Time taken by B to complete the work = 60 days

Time taken by C to complete the work = 120 days

A left 10 days before completion

B left 5 days before completion

Concept Used:

We can find the rate of work for each person and determine the combined work rate when all three are working together.

Using this information, we can calculate the number of days required to complete the whole work.

Calculation:

⇒ Rate of work for A = 1/30

⇒ Rate of work for B = 1/60

⇒ Rate of work for C = 1/120

Let the number of days required to complete the whole work be D.

⇒ Work done by A in D-10 days + Work done by B in D-5 days + Work done by C in D days = 1 (Complete work)

⇒ (D-10)/30 + (D-5)/60 + D/120 = 1

⇒ 4(D-10) + 2(D-5) + D = 120

⇒ 4D - 40 + 2D - 10 + D = 120

⇒ 7D - 50 = 120

⇒ 7D = 120 + 50

⇒ 7D = 170

⇒ D = 170/7

Therefore, the number of days required to complete the whole work is 170/7 days.

Given data:

Percentage of income spent on rent = 15%

Percentage of remaining income spent on other expenses = 75%

Savings = ₹1,700

Concept:

The remaining income after spending on rent and other expenses is the savings.

This can be used to calculate the total income.

Calculation:

⇒ Income after spending on rent = savings / (1 - 0.75) = ₹1,700 / 0.25 = ₹6,800

⇒ Total income = ₹6,800 / (1 - 0.15) = ₹8,000

Therefore, Mr. Sharma's monthly income is ₹8,000.

Given:

Aravind's speed: 5/4 times Bhanu's speed

Lead given by Aravind to Bhanu: 60 m

Concept Used:

Let the distance from the starting point where both of them meet be 'x' meters.

Calculation:

Aravind's speed = (5/4) × Bhanu's speed

Distance covered by Aravind = Distance covered by Bhanu + Lead given

Speed = Distance / Time

Time taken by Aravind to cover 'x' meters = Time taken by Bhanu to cover 'x - 60' meters

Equating the time taken by both:

Distance covered by Aravind / Aravind's speed = Distance covered by Bhanu / Bhanu's speed

⇒ x / (5/4)B = (x - 60) / B

⇒ 4x = 5(x - 60)

⇒ 4x = 5x - 300

⇒ x = 300

Therefore, the distance from the starting point where Aravind and Bhanu will meet is 300 meters.

Given:

Marked price of the double bed: ₹42,000

Cash discount: ₹1,000

Scratch card discount range: 5% to 10%

Calculation:

Least selling price after scratch card discount

⇒ Selling price - (10% of Selling price) = ₹41,000 - (10/100) × ₹41,000

Maximum selling price after scratch card discount

⇒ Selling price - (5% of Selling price) = ₹41,000 - (5/100) × ₹41,000

Calculating the values:

Least selling price after scratch card discount

⇒ ₹41,000 - (10/100) × ₹41,000 = ₹41,000 - ₹4,100 = ₹36,900

Maximum selling price after scratch card discount

⇒ ₹41,000 - (5/100) × ₹41,000 = ₹41,000 - ₹2,050 = ₹38,950

Therefore, the difference between the least and maximum selling price of the bed is ₹38,950 - ₹36,900 = ₹2,050.

Shortcut Trick

Average Speed = Total Distance ÷ Total Time

Total Distance = 10 + 14 = 24 km

Total Time = (10/30) + (14/25) = 1/3 + 0.56 ≈ 0.333 + 0.56 = 0.8933 hours

Average Speed = 24 ÷ 0.8933 ≈ 26.87 km/h

∴ The correct answer is 26.87 km/h.

Alternate Method

Given:

Distance₁ (d₁) = 10 km, Speed₁ (s₁) = 30 km/h

Distance₂ (d₂) = 14 km, Speed₂ (s₂) = 25 km/h

Formula Used:

Time = Distance ÷ Speed

Average Speed = (Total Distance) ÷ (Total Time)

⇒ Total Distance = 10 km + 14 km = 24 km

⇒ Time taken for the first part (t₁) = 10 ÷ 30 = 1/3 hours

⇒ Time taken for the second part (t₂) = 14 ÷ 25 = 0.56 hours

⇒ Total Time = 1/3 + 0.56 = (1 + 1.68) ÷ 3 = 2.68 ÷ 3 hours

⇒ Average Speed = 24 ÷ (2.68 ÷ 3) = (24 × 3) ÷ 2.68

⇒ Average Speed = 72 ÷ 2.68 ≈ 26.8656 km/h

⇒ Average Speed ≈ 26.87 km/h

∴ The correct answer is 26.87 km/h.

Additional Information

Average Speed for Equal Distances

If a body travels two equal distances at speeds x and y, the average speed is given by (2xy) ÷ (x + y).

Average Speed for Equal Time Intervals

If a body travels for equal time intervals at speeds x and y, the average speed is the arithmetic mean: (x + y) ÷ 2.

Unit Conversion

To convert speed from km/h to m/s, multiply by 5/18. To convert from m/s to km/h, multiply by 18/5.

The correct answer is 'Option 2',

Key Points

• The error exists in the bracketed segment. In the context of the sentence, the verb "were" is incorrect because the subject "the last Tsar of Russia" is singular. English grammar rules dictate that singular subjects require singular verbs.
• The correct verb to use is "was". Every singular noun is paired with a singular verb in the past tense when the action is complete.
• The past participle form of the verb "arrest" is "arrested". The correct preposition to use after "arrested" is "by", which indicates who performed the action.

Therefore, the correct phrase is: "was arrested by revolutionaries", which means the last Tsar of Russia was captured by the revolutionaries.

Additional Information

• Option 1, 3, and 4 propose forms of "arrest" that do not agree with the tense and number of the subject.
• The plural verb "were" (in Options 1 and 3) does not match with the singular subject "the last Tsar of Russia".
• Also, the present tense "is" (in options 1 and 4) does not fit into the context of the sentence which is in the past tense.

The correct answer is 'Option 2'. i.e**. 'Mean'.**

 

Key Points

• For the first blank, we need to choose an adjective that describes Sushant. For the second blank, we need a noun that refers to the average value.
• "Mean" is the correct word to fill both blanks. In the first context, "mean" can describe a person who is unkind, spiteful, or unfair. In the second context, "mean" refers to the average value of a set of numbers.
• The mean or average of the first ten natural numbers is indeed 5.5. Therefore, both contexts are correct.

Therefore, the correct sentence is- 'Sushant is a very mean person and the mean of first ten natural numbers is 5.5.'

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Clever" does not apply to the second blank as it is not related to an average value of a set of numbers.
• Option 3: "Honest" does not fit the second blank either, as the term does not relate to mathematical averages.
• Option 4: "Shrewd" is an adjective describing a person, and it can't be used to refer to the average of a set of numbers.

The correct answer is 'Option 3'

Key Points

• The given word is 'Consistent' which refers to an action or behavior that is done the same way over time, especially to be fair or accurate (स्थिर).
• For example: Consistent performance is key to success.
• The correct synonym is 'Constant' which implies being unchanging or unwavering (Hindi meaning: स्थायी).
• For Example: His constant support was crucial for the project.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'Constant'.

Additional Information

• 'Evolve' (विकसित होना) denotes develop gradually.
• 'Change' (परिवर्तन) refers to make or become different.
• 'Alter' (बदलना) implies change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way.

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

Key Points

• For the first blank, the required word should describe a part of a tree. For the second blank, we need a verb indicating an action performed by dogs towards a stranger.
• In the context of the first half of the sentence, "bark" refers to the outer covering of a tree, which often appears brown.
• In the second context, "bark" is a verb signifying the sound that a dog makes, specifically when it notices a stranger or perceives a threat.
• Thus, the word "bark" accurately fills both blanks, making the full sentence: "The tree has a brown bark, and the dogs bark at the stranger."

Therefore, the correct sentence is: 'The tree has a brown bark and the dogs bark at the stranger.'

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Tail" is a part of an animal's body, not a tree, and can't be used as a verb to signify a sound made by dogs.
• Option 2: "Sound" is typically made by living creatures or objects, but doesn't make sense as part of a tree.
• Option 3: "Trunk" is indeed a part of a tree but cannot signify an action performed by dogs.

The correct answer is 'Option 4'

Key Points

• The given word is 'Pamper' which means to indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness (Hindi meaning: ज्यादा लाड़ प्यार).
• For example: Parents should avoid pampering their kids all the time.
• The correct synonym to fill the blank in provided context is 'Coddle' which means to treat in an indulgent or overprotective way (Hindi meaning: लाड़ प्यार करना).
• For Example: She coddled her son to the point of dependency.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'

Additional Information

• 'Bend' (Hindi meaning: झुकना) means to force (something straight) into a curve or angle.
• 'Comfortable' (Hindi meaning: आरामदायक) refers to (of clothes or furnishings) providing physical ease and relaxation.
• 'Attend' (Hindi meaning: संभालना) refers to to look after.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'

Key Points

• The given phrase is 'olden building of historical importance'. 'Olden' is rarely used in contemporary English and is considered archaic (Hindi meaning: प्राचीन).
• The correct substitution is 'ancient' which means having been in existence for a very long period (Hindi meaning: प्राचीन).
• For Example: Rome is known for its ancient architecture.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'

Additional Information

• 'Elder' (Hindi meaning: वृद्ध) is usually used to describe someone older than you in your family.
• 'Older' (Hindi meaning: बड़े) usually denotes someone or something with more age relative to someone or something else.
• 'Very older' is not correct English. The correct phrase in English would be 'much older' (Hindi meaning: बहुत अधिक)

The correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Key Points

• This sentence's error lies in the verb phrase's construction, "was brought".
• The peon is the one doing the action (bringing), not receiving the action.
• Thus, the passive verb construction "was brought" is incorrect.
• The correct phrase should be "brought" or "has brought", indicating an active action done by the peon.
• The revised sentence will then read, "The peon brought a cup of coffee for Naina," which correctly describes the action performed by the peon.

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

Additional Information

• Options 1, 2, and 4 are grammatically correct and don't contain errors. "The peon" is a correct noun phrase, "a cup of" is a correct phrase demonstrating quantity of the coffee, and "coffee for Naina" correctly tells what and for whom the action is being done.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'

Key Points

• The given word is 'Earn' which refers to obtaining money in return for work or services provided (Hindi meaning: कमाना).
• For example: He earns by working overtime.
• The correct synonym is 'Receive' which can imply obtaining something as a result of one's behavior or activities (Hindi meaning: प्राप्त करना).
• For example: He received a good income from his investment.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'

Additional Information

• 'Lose' (Hindi meaning: खोना) denotes be deprived of or cease to have or retain.
• 'Accord' (Hindi meaning: सहमत होना) typically means to grant someone a right or a status.
• 'Surrender' (Hindi meaning: समर्पित करना) means to give up or hand over.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'

Key Points

• The given idiom is 'Fit as a fiddle' which represents a person who is extremely fit and well (Hindi meaning: चुस्त दुरुस्त).
• For example: Even at the age of fifty, he's fit as a fiddle.
• The correct meaning is 'In good health', which signifies a person who is physically fit and hearty (Hindi meaning: अच्छी सेहत में)

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'

Additional Information

• 'Limited in scope' (Hindi meaning: सीमित क्षेत्र) implies something with restricted extent or possibilities.
• 'Emergency situation' (Hindi meaning: आपात स्थिति) is a situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment.
• 'To be of perfect size' (Hindi meaning: सही आकार का होना) means being the exact size that is needed.

The correct answer is 'Option 2'

 Key Points

• The misspelled word is 'neurologikal' which is incorrectly spelled (Hindi meaning: मस्तिष्क संबंधी).
• The correct spelling is 'Neurological' (Hindi meaning: न्यूरोलॉजिकल) which refers to the branch of medicine dealing with nervous system.
• For example: Alzheimer's is a neurological disorder.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'

Additional Information

• 'Newrologecal', 'Neurologecal', 'Newrological' are all incorrect spellings and do not align with the correct spelling or grammar rules.

The correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Key Points

• We need a noun to fit the blank, which should represent an economic term associated with the private entities or individual businesses influencing the economy.
• "Sector" is a part of something in the context of economy or industry. When referring to the "private sector," we mean all businesses and firms owned by private individuals or groups, not controlled by the state.
• The phrase "private sector" completes the sentence meaningfully - "The private sector has contributed immensely to the country’s economy."

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Option 4'.

Additional Information

• Options 1, 2, and 3: "Division," "Segment," and "Section," do not carry the right connotation or semantic weight in this context as they are more specific or limited and do not represent the wider impact of private businesses on the economy.

The correct answer is 'Option 3'

Key Points

• The given idiom is 'Take it with a grain of salt', which is used to express that one should view something with skepticism, or not to interpret something literally (Hindi meaning: संदेह के साथ देखना).
• For example: You must take his words with a grain of salt, he is known for exaggerating.
• The correct interpretation is 'To understand that something is likely to be untrue', suggesting that a piece of information might not be completely accurate or true (Hindi meaning: समझना कि कुछ संभावना होती है कि वो असत्य है).

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'

Additional Information

• 'To calculate things with utmost precision' (Hindi meaning: सबसे अधिक परिशुद्धता के साथ चीजों की गणना करना) refers to accurately calculating or estimating something.
• 'To misinterpret that the real situation is hidden' (Hindi meaning: भ्रांतिपूर्ण रूप से समझना कि वास्तविक परिस्थिति छिपी हुई है) suggests misunderstanding a situation.
• 'To imagine that someone is working against you' (Hindi meaning: कल्पना करना कि कोई आपके खिलाफ काम कर रहा है) expresses a sense of paranoia or distrust.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'

Key Points

• The blank should be filled with a word that complements the sentence's context, i.e., something police get in relation to drug peddlers.
• The correct word is 'list', meaning a number of connected items or names written consecutively (Hindi meaning: सूची).
• For example: The police have a long list of suspects framed for the theft.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• 'Lest' (Hindi meaning: यह न हो) is used to express fear or apprehension.
• 'Leest' is a non-standard English word and doesn't have a proper Hindi translation.
• 'Least' (Hindi meaning: कम से कम) refers to the smallest extent or degree.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'

Key Points

• The given word is 'Hope', which signifies a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen (Hindi meaning: आशा).
• For example: He had high hopes for his new business venture.
• The correct antonym is 'Despair', which refers to the complete loss or absence of hope (Hindi meaning: निराशा).
• For example: After several failed attempts, he fell into despair.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'

Additional Information

• 'Promise' (Hindi meaning: वादा) is a declaration that something will or will not be done.
• 'Craving' (Hindi meaning: तीव्र इच्छा) is a powerful desire for something.
• 'Fantasy' (Hindi meaning: कल्पना) is an idea with no basis in reality.

The correct answer is 'Option 3'

Key Points

• The given word is 'Generous', which refers to someone who shows readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected (Hindi meaning: उदार).
• For example: His generous donations helped the charity a lot.
• The correct antonym is 'Selfish', which denotes lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure (Hindi meaning: स्वार्थी).
• For example: A selfish person doesn't care about others' needs.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'

Additional Information

• 'Liberal' (Hindi meaning: उदार) means generous or plentiful.
• 'Free' (Hindi meaning: मुफ्त) means given without consideration of a return or reward.
• 'Selfless' (Hindi meaning: निस्वार्थ) describes someone who is more concerned with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own.

The correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the blank needs a verb indicating the beginning or launching of something. The sentence is discussing the origin or commencement of an initiative.
• The verb "started" corresponds to the act of beginning or setting into motion something–in this case, the initiative, which is suitable for the context.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Discovered" suggests finding something already existing or revealing what was previously hidden or unknown. It doesn't fit here as the initiative is not something discovered but implemented.
• Option 3: "Reckoned" means considering or regarding in a particular way, which doesn't align with the context of initiating an action.
• Option 4: "Established" indicates creating or setting up on a permanent basis. Although close in meaning, it doesn't convey the beginning of an action as accurately as "started."

The correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Key Points

• The word in the blank needs to indicate an abstract idea or piece of knowledge related to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). The sentence describes SEL as something novel or new being introduced into the educational reform sector.
• The word "concept" refers to an abstract idea or a general notion, fitting nicely with the phrase "This novel concept...".
• The word "concept" supports the idea that SEL is an abstract idea being introduced into education reform. It helps students to understand and manage their emotions, explaining why it's innovative, fitting the sentence's context perfectly.

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

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Intention" refers to a thing intended, an aim or a plan which does not quite fill the context appropriately. In this case, SEL is more than an intention; it's a definitive idea or concept.
• Option 2: "Application" refers to the action of putting something into operation. Here, the text is referring to the idea of SEL, not its practical application.
• Option 4: "Experiment" usually refers to a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery or test a hypothesis. This term doesn't accurately describe SEL, as it is a concept or approach rather than an investigational process.

The correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Key Points

• The word in the blank needs to be a verb describing an action performed by the students that contributes positively to their learning experience. The entire context discusses the effectiveness of the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) concept in terms of helping students manage their emotions.
• The verb "interact" implies communication or direct involvement with someone or something, which is consistent with the description so far about the SEL concept.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Option 4'.

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Act" implies doing something specific but without implying any interaction which is central to learning.
• Option 2: "Affect" refers to making a difference to something, or influencing something, which does not fit appropriately into the context here.
• Option 3: "Mingle" implies mix or cause to mix together, often used in a social context, which is not as suitable as "interact" in this context.

The correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Key Points

• The verb in the blank needs to indicate an increase or growth, in this case in the importance or popularity of the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) concept. The context indicates a positive shift or increase in recognition.
• The verb "gained" is the most fitting, as it indicates an increase or acquisition of something valuable.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Gratified" means giving (someone) satisfaction or pleasure, which doesn't fit accurately in this context as the concept isn't experiencing satisfaction, but increasing its momentum.
• Option 3: "Relieved" is usually associated with a removal or lessening of something distressing or painful, which is not what the sentence wants to convey here.
• Option 4: "Profited" suggests making a gain or benefit, usually in a financial context. In the given sentence, though, the SEL concept isn't profiting in a material sense, but gaining recognition.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Key Points

• Blank no. 5 needs to be filled with a verb that accurately frames the idea of enhancement of the given competencies within the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) concept.
• The word "incorporates" means to include or contain as part of a whole. Here, it refers to the fact that the concept of SEL includes the enhancement of various competencies.

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

Additional Information

• Option 2: "Influences" suggests having an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, which does not fit into the context that we are discussing where competencies are part of the concept, not just influenced by it.
• Option 3: "Compares" implies estimating, measuring, or noting the similarity or dissimilarity between. This verb does not make sense as we are not comparing anything in this context.
• Option 4: "Merges" means to combine or cause to combine to form a single entity. Although it has a similar connotation to "incorporates", it assumes an equal combination and does not emphasize the SEL concept's inclusion of competencies.

उक्त वाक्य में रेखांकित पद समझ-बूझकर **"**पुनरुक्त क्रिया" है। अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प असंगत हैं। 

Key Points

• वाक्‍य- समझ-बूझकर काम करना चाहिए।
• इस वाक्‍य में रेखांक‍ित शब्‍द-समूह में पुनरुक्‍त क्रिया है।
• पुनरुक्‍त क्रिया- संयुक्त क्रिया का वह रूप जिसमें समान अर्थ वाली या समान ध्वनि वाली क्रियाओं का संयोग होता हो उसे पुनरुक्त क्रिया कहते हैं।
• जैसे- जाते-जाते वो ये भी ले गया।

अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प- 

वाक्य में रेखांकित खंड के के स्थान पर प्रयुक्त होने वाला उपयुक्‍त शब्‍द ने है। अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प असंगत हैं। 

Key Points

• वाक्‍य- विनय के पुस्तक पढ़ी।
• इस वाक्‍य में के शब्‍द का प्रयोग अशुद्ध क‍िया गया है।
• सही शब्‍द ने का प्रयोग होगा।
• सही वाक्‍य- विनय ने पुस्तक पढ़ी।
• अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प असंगत हैं।

Important Points

Additional Information 

• वाक्य रचना में संज्ञा,सर्वनाम,विशेषण,क्रिया,अव्यय, वर्तनी से सम्बंधित या अन्य प्रकार की अशुद्धियाँ हो सकती हैं जिनसे सम्बंधित विभिन्न प्रश्न परीक्षाओं में पूछे जाते हैं।

जैसे -

संज्ञा संबंधित वाक्य शुद्धि

• अशुद्ध - मैं रविवार के दिन तुम्हारे घर आऊँगा।
• शुद्ध - मैं रविवार को तुम्हारे घर आऊँगा।

लिंग संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ

• अशुद्ध - सविता ने जोर से हँस दिया।
• शुद्ध - सविता जोर से हँस दी।

वचन संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ

• अशुद्ध -मेरे आँसू से रूमाल भींग गया।
• शुद्ध - मेरे आँसुओं से रूमाल भींग गया।

‘यथासंभव’ के लिए ''जहॉं तक हो सके'' वाक्यांश उपयुक्त होगा। अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प असंगत हैं। 

Key Points

• यथासंभव- जहॉं तक हो सके।

​अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प- 

Important Points

रिक्‍त स्‍थान की पूर्ति के सर्वाधिक उपयुक्‍त शब्‍द अंबार है। अन्‍य विकल्‍प असंगत हैं। 

Key Points

• महानगरों में कई जगह कूड़े के अंबार  दिखाई देते हैं।
• अंबार का अर्थ- ढेर।

अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प- 

Additional Information

• देश में बढ़ता भ्रष्‍टाचार घोर चिन्‍ता का विषय है।
• हमने दर्शक दीर्घा में बैठकर संसद की कार्यवाही देखी।
• ईश्‍वर तुम्‍हारा कल्‍याण करें।

द‍िए गए वाक्‍य में देखनि शब्‍द की वर्तनी अशुद्ध है। अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प असंगत हैं। 

Key Points

• वाक्‍य- प्रत्येक छोटी-मोटी विशेषता को देखनि चाहिए।
• इस वाक्‍य में देखनि शब्‍द की वर्तनी अशुद्ध है।
• सही शब्‍द देखना का प्रयोग होगा।
• सही वाक्‍य- प्रत्येक छोटी-मोटी विशेषता को देखना चाहिए।
• अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प असंगत हैं।

Important Points 

Additional Information

• वाक्य रचना में संज्ञा,सर्वनाम,विशेषण,क्रिया,अव्यय, वर्तनी से सम्बंधित या अन्य प्रकार की अशुद्धियाँ हो सकती हैं जिनसे सम्बंधित विभिन्न प्रश्न परीक्षाओं में पूछे जाते हैं।

जैसे -

संज्ञा संबंधित वाक्य शुद्धि

• अशुद्ध - मैं रविवार के दिन तुम्हारे घर आऊँगा।
• शुद्ध - मैं रविवार को तुम्हारे घर आऊँगा।

लिंग संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ

• अशुद्ध - सविता ने जोर से हँस दिया।
• शुद्ध - सविता जोर से हँस दी।

वचन संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ

• अशुद्ध -मेरे आँसू से रूमाल भींग गया।
• शुद्ध - मेरे आँसुओं से रूमाल भींग गया।

"रतन और मयंक के बीच कल विवाद हो गया।" इस वाक्‍य में कलह के सही पर्यायवाची का प्रयोग हुआ है। 

Key Points 

• वाक्‍य- रतन और मयंक के बीच कल विवाद हो गया।
• इस वाक्‍य में कलह के पर्यायवाची शब्‍द विवाद का प्रयोग हुआ है।
• कलह के पर्यायवाची- तकरार, कहासुनी, वैमत्य, मतभेद, खटपटा, टंटा, लड़ाई, विवाद आद‍ि।
• अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प असंगत हैं।

Additional Information 

"उसका स्वभाव कोमलरतम है।" इस वाक्‍य में तुलनात्मक विशेषण की उत्तमावस्था के अशुद्ध रूप का उपयोग हुआ है।

Key Points

• ​अशुद्ध वाक्‍य- उसका स्वभाव कोमलरतम है।
• शुद्ध वाक्‍य- उसका स्वभाव कोमलतम है।
• अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प असंगत हैं।

Important Points 

Additional Information 

वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द लोहे का उचित पर्यायवाची "लाह" नहीं है। अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प असंगत हैं। 

Key Points

• वाक्‍य- सरदार पटेल की प्रतिमा 'लोहे' की बनी है।
• इस वाक्‍य में रेखांक‍ित शब्‍द लोहे का पर्यायवाची लाह नहीं है।
• लौह, अयस और आहन ये सभी लोहे के पर्यायवाची शब्‍द हैं।
• लाह के पर्यायवाची शब्‍द-  लाख, चपड़ा, लाही आद‍ि।

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