SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 13 Jan 2023 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

The pattern followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "33".

The pattern followed here is:

Given: YAFU, CRRE, ?, KZPY, OQBI

Hence, the correct answer is "GIDO".

The pattern followed here is:

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

1) Only three people sit to the right of A.

2) Only one person sits between A and B

3) Only four people sit between B and D.  F sits to the immediate right of D.

5) C is neither an immediate neighbour of B nor D.

6) E sits second to the right of G.

7. H sits in the vacant place.

Clearly, three person are sit between H and A.

Hence, the correct answer is "Three".

The pattern followed here is:

Step 1 - Addition of the place value of the alphabet.

Step 2 - Interchange the digit we get after addition.

'FORM' is coded as 25

⇒F(6) + O(15) + R(18) + M(13) = 52

⇒52 After interchange the digit = 25 

and,

'SUIT' is coded as 96

⇒S(19) + U(21) + I(9) + T(20) = 69 

⇒69 After interchange the digit = 96

Similarly, 

'RING' is coded as '?'

⇒R(18) + I(9) + N(14) + G(7) = 48

⇒48 After interchange the digit = 84

Hence the correct answer is "84".

The pattern followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The pattern followed here is:

Let's interchanged the two signs one by one to make the given equation mathematically correct.

1) × and ÷

⇒ 128 - 8 + 96 × 16 ÷ 20 = 16 

⇒ 128 - 8 + 96 × 0.8 = 16

⇒ 128 - 8 + 76.8 = 16

⇒ 204.8 - 8 = 16

⇒ 196.8 ≠ 16

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

2) - and +

⇒ 128 + 8 - 96 ÷ 16 × 20 = 16 

⇒ 128 + 8 - 6 × 20 = 16

⇒ 128 + 8 - 120 = 16

⇒ 136 - 120 = 16

⇒ 16 = 16

⇒ LHS = RHS

3) - and ×

⇒ 128 × 8 + 96 ÷ 16 - 20 = 16 

⇒ 128 × 8 + 6 - 20 = 16

⇒ 1024 + 6 - 20 = 16

⇒ 1030 - 20 = 16

⇒ 1010 ≠ 16

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

4) + and ÷

⇒ 128 - 8 ÷ 96 + 16 × 20 = 16 

⇒ 128 - 0.0833 + 16 × 20 = 16

⇒ 128 - 0.0833 + 320 = 16

⇒ 448 - 0.0833

⇒ 447.9167

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "- and +"

The pattern followed here is:

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Here, the correct answer is "69"

The logic followed here is:

 'FRUIT' is written as 'HTUKV' 

and,

'TWEAK' is written as 'VYECM'

Similarly,

 'VOWEL' be written as '?'

Hence, the correct answer is "XQWGN".

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

Conclusion:

1) All glues are pens → Follow → As all Waters are inks and all glues are inks, So all glue are pens is definitely followed.

2) All pens are waters → Does not follow → As all waters are inks, all glues are inks and all inks are pens, So all pens are water is not definitely followed.

3) Some pens are glues → Follow→ As all glues are inks and all inks are pens, So some pens are glues is definitely followed.

Hence, only Conclusion 1 and 3 follow.

The pattern followed here is.

Given: R + T × S - P ÷ Q + N

1. Q is the mother of T → Not Correct, As Q is a niece of T.

2. P is the mother of Q  → Correct 

3. T is  the brother of S → Correct 

4. R is the wife of T → Correct 

Hence the correct answer is "Option 1".

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

Now,

For, 4 ∶ 30

⇒ (4 + 1) × (4+ 2)

⇒ 5 × 6 = 30

For, 6 ∶ 56

⇒ ⇒ (6 + 1) × (6 + 2)

⇒ 7 × 8 = 56

Similarly, for 7 ∶ ?

⇒ (7 + 1) × (7+ 2)

⇒ 8 × 9 = 72.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is: Logic: The second word is a sport in which the first word is used as equipment.

Here, Bat : Cricket → A bat is used in the sport cricket.

Similarly, Racquet : ? → A racquet is used in the sport of tennis.

Hence, the correct answer is "Tennis".

Additional Information

1. Golf: Golf is a sport, but it does not use a racquet. Instead, it uses clubs for players to hit balls into a series of holes.
2. Baseball: Although Baseball uses a bat-like tool, it's not a 'racquet'. Racquets have netted/meshed centers which Baseball bats do not possess.
3. Hockey: Hockey uses a stick rather than a racquet. The stick is used to hit or control a puck or ball.

The logic followed here is:

Given: FPA, HSB, IVD, KYE, ?, NEH

Hence, the correct answer is "LBG".

The pattern followed here is:

1. Star rotated 90 degree clockwise direction in every next figure.

2. Dark circle and blank circle is shifted one place in clockwise direction in every next figure.

3. Middle dark arrow is rotated 90 degree clockwise direction and shifted one place in every next figure.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

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

"Expand" is related to "Stretch" → "Stretch" is synonymous to "Expand".

Similarly, "Contract" is related to "?" → "Shrink" is synonymous to "Contract".

Hence, the correct answer is "Shrink".

Additional Information

1. Volume: While 'volume' could potentially be linked to the terms 'expand' and 'contract' in some contexts (for example, in the field of physics where these terms often relate to changes in volume), it is not a direct synonym of 'contract'.
2. Huge: 'Huge' is an adjective that describes something of great size. It does not express the opposite of 'contract' as it doesn't imply a reduction or decrease in size or quantity.
3. Range: The term 'range' could relate to 'expand' in terms of extent or scope but it isn't a synonym for 'contract'. 'Range' refers more to a span or a scope and doesn't convey the sense of reduction or decrease.

When the paper is unfolded, the image appears as follows.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at line PQ will be: 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

1. Two persons sit between J and H, so there is two possibilities. 2. J is the immediate neighbour of the person who is sitting at the corner.  3.  N is facing the neighbour of J. N does not sit at any of the corners. 4.  L is sitting second to the left of N.  I sits in the middle of the line.  5. G does not sit at any of the corners.

6. K sits to the left of M but not immediate left.  G is neither facing M nor K.  Case II will be eliminated.

Therefore, the final arrangement will be

One persons are sitting between J and G.

The correct dictionary order for the give words are:

5. MARTHA
6. MARTYR
7. MASTER
8. MISTER
9. MISTRESS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The pattern followed here is:

Let's interchange the given mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation.

1) +, -, =, ÷

⇒ 64 + 140 - 2 = 4 ÷ 10

⇒ 64 + 140 - 2 = 0.4

⇒ 204 - 2 = 0.4

⇒ 202 ≠ 0.4

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

2) =, ÷, -, +

⇒ 64 = 140 ÷ 2 - 4 + 10

⇒ 64 = 70 - 4 + 10

⇒ 64 = 80 - 4 

⇒ 64 ≠ 76

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

3) -, +, ÷, =

⇒ 64 - 140 + 2 ÷ 4 = 10

⇒ 64 - 140 + 0.5 = 10

⇒ 64.5 - 140 = 10

⇒ - 75.5 ≠ 10

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

4) =, ÷, +, -

⇒ 64 = 140 ÷ 2 + 4 - 10

⇒ 64 = 70 + 4 - 10

⇒ 64 = 74 - 10

⇒ 64 = 64

⇒ LHS = RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "=, ÷, +, -".

the correct answer is three.

Key Points

• The Industrial Resolution Policy 1956 was developed due to the changes that occurred due to the economic and political developments in different spheres that called for the changes in industrial policy in a short period of operation in the 1948 Industrial Policy.
• The 1956 policy divided the industries into 3 categories based on management.
• It was based upon the Mahalanobis Model of growth which advocated that emphasis should be laid on the heavy industries, which can increase the economic output of the country.
• Mahalanobis model suggested the dominance of the heavy industries.

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Additional Information

IPR, 1956 classified industries into three categories

• Schedule A- 17 industries were the exclusive responsibility of the State. Out of the 17 industries, four industries- arms and ammunition, atomic en­ergy, railways and air transport had Central Government monopolies; new units in the remaining industries were developed by the State Governments.
• Schedule B- 12 industries, were open to both the private and public sectors; however, such industries were progressively State-owned.
• Schedule C- All the other industries not included in these two Schedules constituted the third category which was open to the pri­vate sector. However, the State reserved the right to undertake any type of indus­trial production.

The correct answer is Canadian model.

Key Points

• The Indian Constitution established a federal structure for the Indian government, though it also has a unitary tilt.
• It incorporated a centralizing feature, i.e., more power to the Union (center) than the states.
• This type of federalism, where the center is stronger than the states, is a characteristic of Canadian federalism, not the British, Japanese, or USA models.
• Canadian Model:
• In Canada, the federal government has more power relative to the provinces, and it can override decisions made at the provincial level.
• This system was chosen in India to maintain unity and integrity in a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse country.
• This model helps in handling any internal conflicts and maintaining overall control in policy-making and national matters.

Additional Information

• Britain Model:
• Britain is a unitary state where all power is vested in the central government.
• It is not a federation, so states or provinces do not have constitutionally protected sovereignty.
• Japan Model:
• Japan also follows a unitary system of government where the central government has the power to control local governments.
• USA Model:
• The United States follows a model of federalism where the states and the center have distinct powers and responsibilities.
• The U.S. model is more of a 'co-equal' model where the Federal and State Governments have their own jurisdiction, and the Federal Government cannot override state decisions within that jurisdiction.

The correct answer is Odissi.

Key Points

• Sonal Mansingh is a prominent Indian classical dancer who specializes in Bharatanatyam and Odissi.
• For her contributions towards promoting ‘Classical dances’, she has received accolades from many national and international organizations.
• She was the youngest recipient of Padma Bhushan in 1992.
• In 2003, Sonal became the first Indian woman dancer to be awarded Padma Vibhushan.

Additional Information 

The correct answer is 82.14%.

Key Points

• The literacy rate at all Indian levels was 74.04%.
• The literacy rate for females is 65.46 % and for males is 82.14%.
• The literacy rate of females in rural areas has observed an improvement in literacy rate of about 24%.
• The male and female literacy rate was higher in Kerala and lower in Bihar.
• The gap in literacy rates between females and males was low in Meghalaya, Kerala, and Mizoram.
• The gap was higher in Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, and Chattisgarh.​

Additional Information

• A census is official data on the population.
• Indian census includes demographic, social, and economic data.
• It is held periodically after every tenth year.
• The first census took place in 1872.

The correct answer is unorganised.

Key Points

• Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
• It was launched in 2015 and is a pension scheme for citizens of India who belong to the unorganized sector.
• The scheme is the guaranteed pension scheme of the Government of India administered by PFRDA.
• The scheme allows any citizen of India between the age group of 18-40 years to join through the bank or post office branches where one has a savings bank account.
• Under the scheme, a subscriber would receive a minimum guaranteed pension of Rs 1000 to Rs 5000 per month from the age of 60 years, depending upon his contribution.
• The same pension would be paid to the spouse of the subscriber after the demise of the subscriber and on the demise of both the subscriber and spouse, the pension wealth as accumulated till age 60 of the subscriber would be returned back to the nominee.

The correct answer is 2.43 metres.

Key Points Volleyball:

• Volleyball is a team sport.
• It is played between two teams of six players.
• Teams are separated by a net.
• Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organised rules.

Explanation:

Fundamental skills of volleyball:

1. Passing,
2. serving,
3. setting,
4. spiking/smashing,
5. blocking and
6. digging

Additional Information

Dimensions:

• The dimension of the court is18m/9m.
• The width of the net is 1m.
• The height of the net is 2.43m for men and 2.24m for women.
• A 3 m line in each court is marked to determine the front court and back court.
• A regulation volleyball should be 65-67 centimeters in circumference and weigh 260-280 grams.

The correct answer is Sagarmala Pariyojana.

Key Points

• Sagarmala Seaplane Services also having airline operators will be implemented by the Sagarmala Development Company Limited.
• 6 new port locations have been included in the Sagarmala Project.
• These are Vadhavan (Maharashtra,Enayam (Tamil Nadu), Tajpur (West Bengal), Paradip Outer Harbour (Odisha), Sirkazhi (Tamil Nadu), Belekeri (Karnataka).
• The Sagarmala project is one of the pioneer initiatives launched by the government of India with the objective to enhance connectivity at the Ports of India.
• Sagarmala is an ambitious national initiative aimed at bringing about a step change in India’s logistics sector performance, by unlocking the full potential of India’s coastline and waterways.
• The vision of Sagarmala is to reduce logistics costs for both domestic and EXIM cargo with optimized infrastructure investment.

Additional Information

• The Sagarmala Programme is an initiative by the government of India to enhance the performance of the country's logistics sector.
• The programme envisages unlocking the potential of waterways and the coastline to minimize infrastructural investments required to meet these targets.
• The Sagarmala Programme​:
• Country: India
• Launched by: Narendra Modi
• Ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
• Established: 31 July 2015;

The correct answer is 11th.

Key Points

• Bhopal Lake, also known as the Upper Lake or Bhojtal, is a large artificial lake in Bhopal, the capital city of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
• It was created in the 11th century during the reign of King Bhoja (1005–1055), after whom it is named.
• King Bhoja, a scholar-king of the Paramara dynasty, is also known for his contributions to literature and the sciences.
• As per local folklore, he established the lake to cure a skin disease that he suffered from.
• As a result, the king ordered the creation of a massive earthen bund, or dam, to stop the flow of the Betwa River, resulting in the creation of the Bhojtal.

Additional Information Some Important Lake of India

The correct answer is vacuole.

Key Points

• Vacuole
• Vacuoles are membrane-bound sacs within the cytoplasm of a cell.
• They are involved in a variety of functions, including maintaining the shape of the cell, storage of nutrients or waste products, and the regulation of turgor pressure.
• They are not found inside the nucleus.

Additional Information

The correct answer is The Arms Act, 1878.

 Key Points

• After the revolt of 1857, the attitude to freedom of the press changed.
• Enraged Englishmen demanded a clampdown on the ‘native’ press.
• As vernacular newspapers became assertively nationalist, the colonial government began debating measures of stringent control.
• In 1878, the Vernacular Press Act was passed, modeled on the Irish Press Laws.
• It provided the government with extensive rights to censor reports and editorials in the vernacular press.
• From now on the government kept regular track of the vernacular newspapers published in different provinces.
• When a report was judged as seditious, the newspaper was warned, and if the warning was ignored, the press was liable to be seized and the printing machinery confiscated.

Additional Information

• The dissatisfaction with British rule intensified in the 1870s and 1880s.
• The Arms Act was passed in 1878, disallowing Indians from possessing arms. In the same year the Vernacular Press Act was also enacted in an effort to silence those who were critical of the government.
• The Act allowed the government to confiscate the assets of newspapers including their printing presses if the newspapers published anything that was found “objectionable”.
• In 1883, there was a furor over the attempt by the government to introduce the Ilbert Bill.
• The bill provided for the trial of British or European persons by Indians, and sought equality between British and Indian judges in the country.
• But when white opposition forced the government to withdraw the bill, Indians were enraged.
• The event highlighted the racial attitudes of the British in India.

The correct answer is Alarmel Valli.

Key Points

• Alarmel Valli is a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for her contributions to the Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam.
• She has received numerous awards and accolades for her work, including the prestigious Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards from the Government of India.
• In 2019, she was awarded the Balasaraswathi award, further cementing her status as one of the leading figures in Indian classical dance.

Additional Information

• The Balasaraswathi award is named after T. Balasaraswathi, a legendary Bharatanatyam dancer, and is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of Indian classical dance.
• Alarmel Valli's dance style is noted for its grace, purity, and depth of expression.
• She has performed at major venues and festivals in India and around the world.

The correct answer is ​Vineet Joshi.​

Key Points

• IAS officer Vineet Joshi (As of Feb 2022), Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Education, has been assigned the charge of CBSE Chairman.
• The development comes following relinquishing of charge by former CBSE Chairman Manoj Ahuja after he was appointed as the OSD in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
• Joshi is also the Director-General of the National Testing Agency (NTA).​

Important Points

• In May 2022, Senior IAS officer Nidhi Chibber has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

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Additional Information

• Central Board of Secondary Education
• The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is the government of India's national board of secondary education for both public and private schools.
• The Board was a government-instituted experiment in interstate integration and collaboration in secondary education that was established in 1929.
• The CBSE is associated with more than 27,000 schools in India and 240 schools in 28 other countries.
• The NCERT curriculum is utilised by all CBSE-affiliated institutions, particularly in grades 9 through 12.
• Nidhi Chibber, an IAS, is the CBSE's current chairwoman.

The correct answer is Pushyamitra Sunga.

Key Points

• The Sunga dynasty was established by PushyamitraSunga.
• Pushyamitra Sunga was a Brahmin.
• Pushyamitra Sunga was the commander in chief of the Last Mauryan king, Brihadratha.
• He assassinated Brihadratha in 184 BC.
• Pushyamitra destroyed many of the Ashokan Stupas and Inscriptions.
• Agnimitra was the son of Pushyamitra.
• Bhagabhadra was the son of Agnimitra and Devabhuti was the son of Bhagabhadra.

Additional Information

• Important rulers of the Sunga Dynasty

Important Points

• Important Dynasty and their founders

The correct answer is ​Arvind Kejriwal.

Key Points

• Arvind Kejriwal is an Indian politician and former bureaucrat. Since February 2015, he has served as the current and seventh Chief Minister of Delhi.
• Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated 100 more Mohalla Clinics in Delhi on 19 October 2019.
• These new health clinics, a total of 302 Mohalla Clinics are now functional in the city.
• These clinics are part of the city government's push to set up 1,000 neighborhood clinics.
• Facilities of diagnostic tests such as lipid profile, kidney, and liver function tests are available free of cost.​

Additional Information

The correct answer is population.

Key Points

• Per capita income is the average income earned per person in a country.
• It is calculated by dividing national income by the total population of a country.

          $\text{Per Capita Income} = {National Income \over \text{Population of a country}}$                 

Additional Information

• Per capita income is an important measure of the real economic growth of a country.
• It is an indicator of the social welfare of an economy.
• It includes all individuals of the country not just adults but children and infants also.
• Hence it is unable to account for inflation, poverty, inequality, savings, and wealth.

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Important Points

National income is the sum of the factor income earned by the normal residents of a country within a financial year.

• It is equal to the value of produced goods and services by the normal residents of a country within a financial year.
• National income is calculated by the value-added method, income method and expenditure method. 
• In the value-added method, the gross value added is calculated throughout the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors of the economy
• In the income method, the factor income is calculated throughout the economy
• In expenditure method, the sum of expenditure by all sectors of the economy is calculated.

Per Capita Income=NationalIncomePopulation of a \

The correct answer is United States Of America.

Key Points

• India has espoused certain features like abecedarian rights, judicial review, independence of judiciary, functions of chairman and vice-president, and indictment of the President from the U.S.A.
• Judicial Review refers to the power of the Supreme Court( or High Courts) to observe the constitutionality of law if the Court comes to the conclusion that the law is inconsistent with the vittles of the Constitution, such a law is pronounced as unconstitutional and in suitable.
• The law has to pass the test of constitutionality if it qualifies it can be made a law. On the negative, the court can declare it null and void.

Additional Information

• Lord Cornwallis Governor-General from Warren Hastings in 1786. In the times 1787, 1790, and 1793, he introduced judicial reforms.
• Article 372( 1) establishes the judicial review of the there-constitution legislation. Composition 13 declares that any law which contravenes any of the vittles of the part of Fundamental Rights shall be void.
• Judicial Review is governed by the principle of “Procedure established by law” as given in Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
• Judicial review gives the strength of the courts to declare the constitutionality of acts of organs of Government and declare it unconstitutional if it violates or is inconsistent with the introductory principles of the Constitution.

The Correct Answer is Kolkata.

Key Points

• The Eden Gardens is a cricket ground in Kolkata.
• It was established in 1864.
• It is the oldest and second-largest cricket stadium in India after the Narendra Modi Stadium.
• The largest cricket stadium in the world by area, Narendra Modi Stadium, located in Ahmedabad, India, the stadium will be the new home of the Gujarat Cricket Association. Spread across 63 acres with a capacity of 110,000, Narendra Modi Stadium surpasses the previous largest cricket stadium's ( Australia's Melbourne Cricket Ground) capacity by 10,000. Feb 25, 2020
• The stadium currently has a capacity of 68,000.
• On 22 November 2019, the venue hosted the first-ever day/night test match in India during the second Test between India and Bangladesh.

Additional Information

Important Points 

• The largest cricket stadium in the world by area Narendra Modi Stadium located in Ahmedabad, India.
• The stadium will be the new home of the Gujarat Cricket Association, Spread across 63 acres with a capacity of 110,000.
• Narendra Modi Stadium surpasses the previous largest cricket stadium's (Australia's Melbourne Cricket Ground) capacity by 10,000. Feb 25, 2020

The correct answer is Kerosene.

Key Points

• The chemical element sodium has the atomic number 11 and the symbol Na.
• It is a delicate, silvery- metal that is exceedingly reactive.
• Due to its placement in group 1 of the periodic table, sodium is an alkali metal.
• Sodium is a very reactive metal.
• Because of how strongly it reacts with oxygen and moisture due to its high reactivity, sodium is stored in kerosene to avoid it coming into contact with these elements.
• When it reacts, a strongly exothermic reaction will result.​

Additional Information

The Correct Answer is Kerala.

Key Points 

• In Kerala, thousands of devotees flocked to Kerala's bathing ghats and temples to participate in the "Karkidaka vavu Bali" ceremony.
• The Karkidaka vavu Bali is a ritual followed by the devotees to pay obeisance to the departed ancestors in their families.
• The rituals began in the early morning hours with special poojas.
• Large number of devotees gathered in Aluva Manappuram, Thirunavaya, Varkala, Thirunelly, Pampa and other prominent balitharpan' sites across the state.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Mexico.

Key Points

• The Green Revolution refers to a series of research, development, and technology transfer initiatives that occurred between the 1940s and the late 1960s.
• It was initiated by Norman Borlaug, an American agronomist who is considered the "Father of the Green Revolution".
• The main aim was to increase agricultural production worldwide, particularly in developing countries, to ensure food security.
• The term "Green Revolution" was first used in 1968 by former USAID director William Gaud.

Additional Information

• The Green Revolution started in Mexico in a bid to transform agricultural practices by implementing modern techniques and technologies, including the use of high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and improved irrigation methods.
• The Green Revolution has had a significant impact on global food production.
• It has helped many countries achieve self-sufficiency in food production and has played a crucial role in reducing hunger and malnutrition.
• However, it has also faced criticism for leading to over-dependence on chemicals, causing environmental damage, and increasing social inequality.
• Despite its drawbacks, the Green Revolution is considered a significant event in the history of agriculture, shaping the way food is grown and consumed today.

Given

Price of jeans: Rs.1,200

Price of coat: Rs.4,500

Jeans discount: 20%

Coat discount: 12%

Concept:

Discount calculation (Discounted price = Original price - Discount).

Calculation:

Price of jeans after discount = 1200 - (1200 × 0.20) = Rs.960

Price of coat after discount = 4500 - (4500  ×  0.12) = Rs.3960

Total payment = Price of jeans after discount + Price of coat after discount = 960 + 3960 = Rs.4920

Hence, Anand has to pay Rs. 4920.

Mistake Points Please note that Shopkeeper offers 5% discount on using an SBI card only but Anand has an HDFC card.

Given

Akhil can complete work in 26 days

Akhil and Sakshi can complete work in 20 days

Sakshi left the work after 6 days

Formula Used:

Total Work = Efficiency × Time

Calculation:

Let the total work be 260 units (LCM of 20 and 26)

⇒ Efficiency of Akhil = 260/26 = 10 units/day

⇒ Efficiency of Akhil and Sakshi = 260/20 = 13 units/day

Work done by Akhil and Sakshi in 6 days =  13 × 6 = 78 units

Remaining work = 260 - 78 = 182 units

Time taken by Akhil to complete remaining work = 182/10 = 91/5 days

∴ Akhil will complete the remaining work in 91/5 days.

Given

24 women work time: 16 days

Number of new women: 32

Concept:

Direct proportionality of work to workers.

Calculation:

⇒ Since work is proportional to the number of workers, 24 women × 16 days = 32 women × x days

⇒ Solving for x, we get x = (24 × 16)/32 = 12 days

Hence, 32 women will complete the same work in 12 days.

Shortcut Trick

Write the number of leaps for both animals in the first row and their leap equivalence in the second row.

Dog : 5 leaps | Hare : 6 leaps

Equivalence: 4 Dog leaps = 5 Hare leaps

To find the Speed Ratio, cross-multiply the number of leaps with the opposite animal's equivalence factor.

Speed Ratio = (5 × 5) : (6 × 4) = 25 : 24

∴ The correct answer is 25 : 24.

Alternate Method

Given:

Number of leaps: Dog = 5, Hare = 6

Leap distance ratio: 4 Dog leaps = 5 Hare leaps

Formula Used:

Speed = (Number of leaps in given time) × (Distance covered in each leap)

Calculations:

⇒ Let the distance of 1 Dog leap be D and 1 Hare leap be H.

⇒ According to the question: 4 × D = 5 × H

⇒ D / H = 5 / 4

⇒ Speed of Dog (S_d) = 5 × D

⇒ Speed of Hare (S_h) = 6 × H

⇒ Ratio = (S_d) / (S_h) = (5 × D) / (6 × H)

⇒ Ratio = (5 / 6) × (D / H)

⇒ Substituting the value of D/H: Ratio = (5 / 6) × (5 / 4)

⇒ Ratio = 25 / 24

∴ The correct answer is 25 : 24.

Additional Information

Speed-Distance Relationship

When time is constant, Speed is directly proportional to the Distance covered. In leap problems, distance depends on both frequency and leap length.

Leap Length Units

If x leaps of A = y leaps of B, then the ratio of their leap lengths is Length A : Length B = y : x.

Ratio Multiplication

To find the resultant ratio of speed, always multiply the Frequency Ratio by the Distance Ratio of each individual step.

Shortcut Trick

By using the Rule of Alligation:

Cost of Water (0) and Cost of Milk (15) with Mean Price (10).

Ratio of Water to Milk = (15 − 10) : (10 − 0) = 5 : 10.

Simplifying the ratio: 5 : 10 = 1 : 2.

∴ The correct answer is 1 : 2.

Alternate Method

Given → Cost Price of Milk = Rs. 15/liter, Cost Price of Water = Rs. 0/liter, Target Mixture Price = Rs. 10/liter. Formulas: (Quantity of Cheaper ÷ Quantity of Dearer) = (CP of Dearer − Mean Price) ÷ (Mean Price − CP of Cheaper).

⇒ Ratio of Water to Milk = (Price of Milk − Mean Price) : (Mean Price − Price of Water) ⇒ Ratio = (15 − 10) : (10 − 0) ⇒ Ratio = 5 : 10 ⇒ Ratio = 1 : 2

∴ The correct answer is 1 : 2.

Additional Information

Rule of Alligation

It is used to find the proportion in which two or more ingredients at a given price must be mixed to produce a mixture of a desired price.

Cost of Water

In mixture and alligation problems, unless specified otherwise, the Cost Price of water is always taken as 0.

Given

The radius of cylinder: 17 cm

Height of cylinder: 49 cm

Concept:

The curved surface area of a cylinder (2πrh).

Calculation:

Curved surface area = 2 ×  (22/7) × 17 × 49 = 5236 cm²

Hence, the curved surface area of the cylinder is 5236 cm².

Given

Weight of new person: 40 kg and 28 kg

Change in average: Increase by 1 kg and decrease by 1 kg

Concept:

Average weight calculation (Sum of weights/Number of people).

Calculation:

Let there be n person in the group having average weight A.

Total weight/number of persons = Aevrage weight

Total weight = nA        ---(1)

According to the question

(nA + 40)/ (n + 1) = A + 1    ---(2)

(nA +28)/ (n + 1) = A - 1    ---(3)

(2) - (3)

(nA + 40)/ (n + 1) - (nA + 28)/ (n + 1) = (A + 1) - (A - 1) 

(nA + 40 - nA - 28)/(n + 1) = 2

12/(n + 1) = 2

n = 5

From equation (2)

(5A + 40)/6 = A + 1

5A + 40 = 6A + 6

A = 40 - 6 = 34

Hence, the actual average weight of the group is 34 kg.

Shortcut Trick

By equating the costs given in the problem, we establish a direct chain:

1 Fan = 2 Boards = 4 Tables = 8 Chairs

Cost of 1 Fan = ₹850

Cost of 8 Chairs = ₹850

Cost of 1 Chair = 850 ÷ 8 = ₹106.25

∴ The correct answer is ₹106.25.

Alternate Method

Given:

Cost of 4 chairs = Cost of 2 tables

Cost of 4 tables = Cost of 2 boards

Cost of 4 boards = Cost of 2 fans

Cost of 1 fan = ₹850

Calculations:

Let the cost of a chair, table, board, and fan be C, T, B, and F respectively.

⇒ 4C = 2T ⇒ T = 2C

⇒ 4T = 2B ⇒ B = 2T

⇒ 4B = 2F ⇒ F = 2B

Substituting T and B in terms of C:

⇒ B = 2 × (2C) = 4C

⇒ F = 2 × (4C) = 8C

We are given that the cost of 1 Fan (F) = ₹850

⇒ 8C = 850

⇒ C = 850 ÷ 8

⇒ C = 106.25

∴ The correct answer is ₹106.25.

Additional Information

Unitary Method

Finding the value of a single unit from a multiple and then using it to find the value of desired units is the core principle used in solving continuous equivalence equations.

Compound Ratio

When multiple ratios like a:b, b:c, and c:d are given, their compound relationship can be found by multiplying the individual ratios: (a/b) × (b/c) × (c/d).

Given

Amount after 2 years: ₹26,450

Interest rate: 15% per annum

Concept:

Compound interest formula (A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt)).

Calculation:

Solving the compound interest formula for P gives

P = A / (1 + r/n)^(nt) = ₹26,450/(1 + 0.15/1)^{(1× 2)} = ₹20000

Hence, the principal is ₹20,000.

Given:

$2 \frac{3}{7} \times\left[\left(11 \frac{2}{6} \div\left(\frac{25}{18}+2 \frac{5}{6}-\frac{7}{36}\right)\right)\right]=y \div 72.5 \times 204$

Concept Used:

Bodmas

Calculation:

Simplifying the given expression gives

$2 \frac{3}{7} \times\left[\left(11 \frac{2}{6} \div\left(\frac{25}{18}+2 \frac{5}{6}-\frac{7}{36}\right)\right)\right]=y \div 72.5 \times 204$

$\frac{17}{7} \times\left[\left(\frac{68}{6} \div\left(\frac{25}{18}+ \frac{17}{6}-\frac{7}{36}\right)\right)\right]= \frac{y}{72.5}\times 204$

$\frac{17}{7} \times\left[\left(\frac{68}{6} \div\left(\frac{50+102 -7}{36}\right)\right)\right]= \frac{y}{72.5}\times 204$

$\frac{17}{7} \times\left[\left(\frac{68}{6} \times\frac{36}{145}\right)\right]= \frac{y}{72.5}\times 204$

$\frac{17}{7} \times\left[\left(\frac{408}{145}\right)\right]= \frac{y}{72.5}\times 204$

$\frac{17}{7} \times408= 408y$

y = 17/7

Hence, the value of y is 17/7.

Given data:

Distance in 3 hours: 120 miles

Time: 8 hours

Concept: Distance = Speed × Time.

Calculation:

Speed of the train = 120 miles/3 hours = 40 miles/hour

Distance in 8 hours = Speed × Time = 40 miles/hour × 8 hours = 320 miles

Hence, the train would travel 320 miles in 8 hours.

Shortcut Trick

Effective rate of Simple Interest for 2 years = 5% + 5% = 10%

Effective rate of Compound Interest for 2 years = 5 + 5 + (5 × 5)/100 = 10.25%

Given, 10% corresponds to ₹50

Value of 10.25% = (50 ÷ 10) × 10.25 = 5 × 10.25 = ₹51.25

∴ The correct answer is ₹51.25.

Alternate Method

Given: Simple Interest (SI) = ₹50, Time (T) = 2 years, Rate (R) = 5% per annum.

Formula Used: SI = (P × R × T) ÷ 100 | CI = P[(1 + R/100)^T − 1]

Calculations:

⇒ Principal (P) = (SI × 100) ÷ (R × T)

⇒ P = (50 × 100) ÷ (5 × 2)

⇒ P = 5000 ÷ 10 = ₹500

⇒ Compound Interest (CI) = 500 × [(1 + 5/100)² − 1]

⇒ CI = 500 × [(1.05)² − 1]

⇒ CI = 500 × [1.1025 − 1]

⇒ CI = 500 × 0.1025 = ₹51.25

∴ The correct answer is ₹51.25.

Additional Information

Difference between CI and SI for 2 years

The difference is given by the formula: CI − SI = P(R/100)².

Difference between CI and SI for 3 years

The difference is given by the formula: CI − SI = P(R/100)² × (3 + R/100).

Effective Rate of Interest

For a rate r% compounded annually for 2 years, the effective rate is r + r + (r²/100)%.

Given:

Original price = Rs. 1800

Sale price = Rs. 1500

Formula used:

Percentage reduction = ((Original price - Sale price)/Original price) × 100

Calculation:

Percentage reduction = ((1800 - 1500)/1800) × 100

Simplifying the calculation:

Percentage reduction = (300/1800) × 100

Percentage reduction = (1/6) × 100

Percentage reduction = 50/3 percent

Therefore, the price was reduced by 50/3 percent.

Given

Numbers: 120, 240, 480

Concept:

LCM of numbers.

Calculation:

120 = 2³ × 3 × 5

240 = 2⁴ × 3 × 5

480 = 2⁵ × 3 × 5

The LCM of the given numbers is 25 × 3 × 5 = 480

Hence, the LCM of the three numbers 120, 240, and 480 is 480.

Shortcut Trick

Relative Speed in the same direction = Difference of speeds = 30 − 25 = 5 m/sec.

Time to catch = Initial distance ÷ Relative speed.

Time = 380 ÷ 5 = 76 sec.

∴ The correct answer is 76 sec.

Alternate Method

Given:

Distance between Policeman and Thief = 380 m

Speed of Thief (V_T) = 25 m/sec

Speed of Policeman (V_P) = 30 m/sec

Formula Used:

Time = Distance ÷ Relative Speed

Calculations:

⇒ Relative Speed = V_P − V_T

⇒ Relative Speed = 30 − 25 = 5 m/sec

⇒ Time taken = 380 ÷ 5

⇒ Time taken = 76 sec

∴ The correct answer is 76 sec.

Additional Information

Relative Speed Concept

When two objects move in the same direction, relative speed is the difference (u − v). When they move in opposite directions, it is the sum (u + v).

Unit Conversion

To convert km/hr to m/s, multiply by 5/18. To convert m/s to km/hr, multiply by 18/5.

Meeting Point Distance

Distance from start = Speed of Policeman × Time taken to catch. In this case: 30 × 76 = 2280 m.

Shortcut Trick

Equate the two scenarios since the total money spent is the same: 2 Sarees + 4 Shirts = 1 Saree + 6 Shirts.

Subtracting 1 Saree and 4 Shirts from both sides: 1 Saree = 2 Shirts.

Substitute 1 Saree in the second condition: (2 Shirts) + 6 Shirts = 8 Shirts = ₹1,600.

Since 8 Shirts cost ₹1,600, then 1 Shirt costs ₹200.

Cost for 12 Shirts = 12 × ₹200 = ₹2,400.

∴ The correct answer is ₹2,400.

Alternate Method

Given:

Cost of 2 Sarees (S) + 4 Shirts (H) = ₹1,600

Cost of 1 Saree (S) + 6 Shirts (H) = ₹1,600

Calculations:

⇒ Let S be the price of one Saree and H be the price of one Shirt.

⇒ 2S + 4H = 1,600 --- (i)

⇒ 1S + 6H = 1,600 --- (ii)

⇒ Multiply equation (ii) by 2: 2S + 12H = 3,200 --- (iii)

⇒ Subtract equation (i) from (iii): (2S + 12H) − (2S + 4H) = 3,200 − 1,600

⇒ 8H = 1,600

⇒ H = 1,600 ÷ 8 = 200

⇒ Required amount for 12 Shirts = 12 × H

⇒ 12 × 200 = ₹2,400

∴ The correct answer is ₹2,400.

Additional Information

Linear Equations in Two Variables

Equations in the form ax + by = c can be solved using substitution, elimination, or cross-multiplication methods.

Substitution Method

Expressing one variable in terms of the other from one equation and substituting it into the second equation to find the value of the variables.

Simultaneous Equations

A set of equations that are satisfied by the same values of the variables; finding these values is known as solving the system.

Given:

There are three subjects, each of 100 marks.

The student scored 75% in the first subject.

The student scored 86% in the second subject.

The student scored 68% in the aggregate (overall average).

Calculation:

Let's assume the score in the third subject is "x" (in percentage).

The aggregate percentage is calculated as the average of the scores in all three subjects.

Aggregate percentage = (Score in the first subject + Score in the second subject + Score in the third subject) / 3

68% = (75% + 86% + x)/3

Multiplying both sides of the equation by 3:

204% = 75% + 86% + x

Combining the percentages on the right-hand side:

204% = 161% + x

Now, subtract 161% from both sides of the equation:

204% - 161% = x

43% = x

Therefore, the student's percentage of marks in the third subject is 43%.

Shortcut Trick

Since the radius (r) is the same for both the cylinder and the spheres (3 cm), let n be the number of spheres.

Volume of Cylinder = n × Volume of Sphere

πr²h = n × (4/3)πr³ ⇒ h = n × (4/3)r

12 = n × (4/3) × 3 ⇒ 12 = 4n

n = 12 ÷ 4 = 3

∴ The correct answer is 3.

Alternate Method

Given:

For the Cylinder: Diameter = 6 cm ⇒ Radius (R) = 3 cm, Height (H) = 12 cm.

For the Sphere: Diameter = 6 cm ⇒ Radius (r) = 3 cm.

Formula Used:

Volume of Cylinder = π × R² × H

Volume of Sphere = (4/3) × π × r³

Calculations:

⇒ Volume of Cylinder = π × 3² × 12

⇒ Volume of Cylinder = 108π cm³

⇒ Volume of one Sphere = (4/3) × π × 3³

⇒ Volume of one Sphere = (4/3) × 27 × π = 36π cm³

⇒ Number of Spheres = Total Volume of Cylinder ÷ Volume of one Sphere

⇒ Number of Spheres = 108π ÷ 36π

⇒ Number of Spheres = 3

∴ The correct answer is 3.

Additional Information

Volume Invariance

When one solid object is melted and recast into another shape, the total volume remains constant, provided there is no wastage.

Mensuration Formulas

Volume of Cone = (1/3)πr²h and Surface Area of Sphere = 4πr².

Ratio of Volumes

If two solids have the same dimensions (like radius and height), the ratio of the volume of a Cylinder : Sphere : Cone is 3 : 2 : 1 (where h = 2r for the cylinder and cone).

Given data:

A's time for 80 pages: 4 hours

B's time for 80 pages: 3 hours 20 minutes

Concept: Work and time ratio.

Calculation:

The ratio of work rates of A and B = B's time/A's time = 4/3.333 = 1.2

Ratio of pages = 1.2 : 1 = 6 ∶ 5

A's share of 121 pages = 5/11 × 121 = 55 pages

Hence, A had to type 55 pages.

Calculation:

Discount = 15% of Rs. 8200

Discount = (15/100) × 8200

Discount = Rs. 1230

Discounted price = Marked price - Discount

Discounted price = Rs. 8200 - Rs. 1230

Discounted price = Rs. 6970

Additional discount = 3% of the discounted price

Additional discount = (3/100) × 6970

Additional discount = Rs. 209.1

Final amount = Discounted price - Additional discount

Rs. 6970 - Rs. 209.1

Rs. 6760.9

Therefore, Tina pays Rs. 6760.9

The correct answer is 'Option 3: Making a bad situation even worse'

Key Points

• 'Add fuel to the flames' (समस्या में और जटिलता लाना) means to make an already difficult situation even worse.
• For example: "By arguing with her father, she only added fuel to the flames."
• 'Making a bad situation even worse' (बुरी स्थिति को और भी खराब करना), the correct meaning, captures the essence of the idiom.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3: Making a bad situation even worse'

Additional Information

• 'On the point of dying' (मरने के बिंदु पर) suggests a severe health crisis or similar life-threatening situation.
• 'At the slightest signal or provocation' (सबसे छोटे संकेत या उत्तेजना पर) implies immediate or trigger-sensitive reaction.
• 'Performing a desirable action' (वांछित कार्य करना) denotes doing something that is generally pleasing or wanted.

The correct answer is: 'Option 4: change (alter)'

Key Points

• 'Change' (परिवर्तन/बदलाव) in this context refers to making something different or the act of becoming different.
• Example: "I decided to change my hairstyle."
• 'Change (alter)' (परिवर्तन/बदलाव), the correct word, essentially conveys the message of modifying or transforming something. An example might be: "She decided to change her diet to feel healthier."

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4: change (alter)'

Additional Information

• 'Change (loose money)' (छुट्टा/छिल्लर) refers to coins as opposed to paper currency.
• 'Change (transfer)' (स्थानांतरण/ट्रांसफर) refers to a shift or move from a particular place.
• 'Change (switch)' (स्विच/बदल) refers to replacing one thing with another.

Correct Answer: 'Option 3: strict'

Key Points

• 'Austere' (कठोर/सादगी भरा) refers to a stern and strict way of life, often with minimal pleasures or luxuries.
• Example: "He lived an austere lifestyle that included fasting and prayer."
• 'Strict' (कठोर), the correct synonym, is used to describe that which is stringent or precise, and exacting a high degree of compliance or obedience.
• Example: "He followed a strict diet to improve his health."

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3: strict'

Additional Information

• 'Dark' (अंधकार) often refers to the absence of light or the presence of gloominess.
• 'Luxurious' (ऐश्वर्यपूर्ण) implies a condition of great comfort, ease, and wealth.
• 'Logical' (तार्किक) suggests the quality or condition of being in accordance with the principles of logic.

The correct answer is "Option 3: hog".

 Key Points

• The term "high on the hog" is an idiom, meaning to live in a lavish or wealthy style, which suits the context of the sentence, talking about affluent classes.
• The other options (end, state, level) do not form a coherent idiom or phase with the words in the sentence, and thus cannot convey the intended meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3: hog".

 Additional Information

• "End": while 'high-end' is a term to describe luxury goods, but in this sentence structure 'high on the end' doesn't make sense.
• "State": 'High on the state' does not form a meaningful phrase or idiom.
• "Level": 'High on the level' is also not a recognized phrase or idiom.

The correct answer is "Option 3: massive".

 Key Points

• The term "massive" is appropriate in this context as it denotes a large quantity, which is often used to describe the large amount of data that computers can process.
• It fits grammatically in the blank space and correctly reflects the intended meaning of the sentence.
• Computers are known for their ability to process vast amounts of information rapidly, so the adjective "massive" is accurate.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3: massive".

 Additional Information

• "Peer" usually refers to someone of equal rank, status or ability; not applicable here as it doesn't denote a quantity.
• "Bulge" is often used to describe a swollen or protruding part; doesn't fit in the context.
• "Foster" means to encourage or promote development; it doesn't indicate a quantity.

The correct Answer is: 'Option 1: Deseive'

Key Points

• 'Deseive' is incorrectly spelled.
• The correct spelling is 'deceive' (धोखा देना).
• For example: "He tried to deceive his friends by wearing a disguise."
• 'Definite', 'Decision', 'Deposit' are all spelled correctly and aren't relevant for this particular question.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1: Deseive'

Additional Information

• 'Definite' (निश्चित) means clearly stated or decided; leaving no room for confusion.
• 'Decision' (निर्णय) is a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.
• 'Deposit' (जमा) is a sum of money placed or kept in a bank account.

The correct answer is "Option 4: on-site assessment".

Key Points

• In the context of a property surveyor, the more common term used is "on-site assessment" instead of "on-field evaluation".
• "On-site" typically refers to a location that is specific, usually where the said property is situated.
• The term "assessment" is used more commonly in relation to surveys and reports, specifically when evaluating something's value or worth.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 4: on-site assessment".

Additional Information

• An "official collection" would not be an appropriate substitution as it does not convey the action of evaluating and assessing a property.
• An "off-site assignment" suggests an activity occurring away from the primary location, typically a workplace or site, which does not maintain the original meaning of the phrase to be replaced.
• "Off-field tracking" does not maintain the evaluative aspect of the surveyor's actions described in the original sentence.

The correct answer is "Option 3: barely managed to make ends meet".

 Key Points

• In English, the common usage is "make ends meet" not "make both the ends meet".
• The term "barely managed to" implies a struggle or difficulty, which aligns with the context of the lockdown where many families had financial hardships.
• The phrase "barely managed to make ends meet" correctly captures the original meaning of the sentence and fits both grammatically and contextually.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3: barely managed to make ends meet".

 Additional Information

• "Can manage to make both the ends meet" changes the tense of the sentence from past to present.
• "Could make both the ends meet" changes the sense of struggle and difficulty in the original sentence.
• "Were making both the ends meet" also doesn't involve the notion of difficulty.

The correct answer is "Option 4: debate".

Key Points

• The word "debate" refers to a formal discussion on a particular topic where opposing arguments are put forward, fitting perfectly within the context of the sentence.
• An "open debate" implies that different or opposing views were allowed and encouraged, which aligns with the context of a discussion on pandemics.
• None of the other options make sense in the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 4: debate".

 Additional Information

• An "open drought" doesn't make sense in relation to arranging an event by students.
• "Open debase" has no clear meaning, and the term 'debase' typically implies the action of reducing something in quality or value.
• "Open debt" would not make sense contextually as it isn't an event that can be arranged.

Correct Answer: 'Option 4: Catch'

Key Points

• 'Seize' (पकड़ना/ज़ब्त करना) refers to take hold of suddenly and forcibly or take control of something.
• Example: "The police seized the stolen goods."
• 'Catch' (पकड़ना), the correct synonym, also refers to the act of capturing or apprehending.
• Example: "He managed to catch the thief."

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4: Catch'

Additional Information

• 'Filter' (छानना/फ़िल्टर करना) means pass (a liquid, gas, light, or sound) through a device to remove unwanted material.
• 'End' (अंत/समाप्त) refers to the final part of an event.
• 'Ocean' (महासागर/समुद्र) is a very large expanse of sea.

The correct answer is "Option 4: D. I called you some time back to resolve this issue."

Key Points

• Simple past tense is simplest form of past tense in English, which generally requires the use of the past tense form of the verb.
• In this case, "I called you some time back to resolve this issue" is in simple past tense, as "called" is the past tense of the verb "to call".
• The sentence represents a one-time action that happened in the past.
• Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 4: D. I called you some time back to resolve this issue."

Additional Information

• "I was calling you some time back to resolve this issue" is in the past continuous tense.
• "I had been calling you some time back to resolve this issue" is in the past perfect continuous tense.
• "I have called you some time back to resolve this issue" is in the present perfect tense.

The correct answer is: 'Option 2: Unresponsive'

Key Points

• 'Ready' (तैयार) refers to being fully prepared or in a suitable state for an action or situation.
• For example: "She was always ready to help those in need."
• 'Unresponsive' (अप्रतिस्पर्धी), the correct antonym, means not responding to something, or not ready or able to respond.
• Example: "He was unresponsive to his teacher's instructions."

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2: Unresponsive'

Additional Information

• **'Set' (**सेट/निश्चित करना) often refers to putting or arranging things in a specified place or position.
• 'Holistic' (समग्र) means related to the whole of something or to the total system instead of just to its parts.
• 'Humble' (विनम्र) means having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.

The correct answer is "Option 3: To ensure peace and calm".

Key Points

• "Ensure" means to make certain that something will occur or be the case.
• "Insure" is commonly used in the context of providing or obtaining coverage, compensation, or financial protection against loss, damage, or liability.
• Given the context of the sentence, where the government takes an action to guarantee safety, the term "ensure" is suitable.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3: To ensure peace and calm".

Additional Information

• The phrases "To insure peace along calm", "In to ensure peace and calm", and "Insure peace and calm" are incorrect substitutes because they either change the word order to an extent that the sentence loses its original meaning or they incorrectly use "insure" instead of "ensure".

The correct answer is: 'Option 4: a significant'

Key Points

• 'Important' (महत्वपूर्ण) refers to of great significance or value, likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or something else.
• Example: "The first day of school is an important event in a child's life."
• 'Significant' (महत्वपूर्ण/सार्थक), the correct synonym, also denotes something that is worthwhile or important.
• Example: "Her role is very significant in the project."

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4: a significant'

Additional Information

• 'A bad' (एक खराब) suggests a poor quality or a non-desirable characteristic.
• 'An enormous' (विशाल) suggests very large in size, quantity, or extent.
• 'A good' (अच्छा) suggests of a high standard or quality.

The correct answer is: 'Option 1: luxury'

Key Points

• 'Frugality' (मितव्ययिता) refers to the quality of being economical with money or food; simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
• For example: "Living in frugality often leads to significant savings."
• 'Luxury' (आईश्वर्य), the correct antonym, signifies an indulgence in expensive or comfortable items or lifestyle.
• For example: "He lived a life of luxury after winning the lottery."

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1: luxury'

Additional Information

• 'Spare' (बचत/अतिरिक्त) often refers to additional to what is required for ordinary use.
• 'Assist' (सहायता) means to help someone, often in the achievement of a task.
• **'Ease' (**आराम) could refer to a state of being comfortable or free from stress or worry.

The correct answer is: Option 1 "current".

 Key Points

• The term "current" is suitable here as it provides a time-bound context to the worth of the industry, indicating the present or most recent value.
• In the sentence, the term "worth of the industry" means the present value of the industry.
• So, "current worth of the industry" means the value of the industry right now or at the present time.
• It also fits well in the economic context where values and figures are often discussed in terms of their current, past and future status.
• The term "current" is often used in financial/economic contexts to talk about the present status of things.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1', "current".

Additional Information

• 'Option 2', 'living', does not suit the context as it is usually referred to biological or lifestyle contexts.
• 'Option 3', 'prevalent', indicates something widely accepted or practiced, but doesn't specifically relate to a present-time condition of a numerical value
• 'Option 4', 'modern', refers to something related or pertaining to the present times in terms of trend or technology, and does not accurately describe the present-time monetary value of the industry.

The correct answer is: Option 1, "high-end".

 Key Points

• The term "high-end" applies here because it implies superior quality, often related to services or products, indicating they are top of the line or luxury.
• In accordance to the context,  indicates that the medical facilities India provides are top-tier, advanced, and of excellent quality.
• The term works well with the given u"high-end facilities"sage that explains the quality and standard of service that contribute to growth in the medical tourism sector.
• Moreover, the term "high-end" is often used in contexts where the quality and level of sophistication of services or products are under discussion.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

 Additional Information

• 'Option 2', 'fashionable', is more commonly used to describe trends and styles, and not apt in the context of describing health facilities.
• 'Option 3', 'ostentatious', and 'Option 4', 'showy', both suggest an overly ornate or extravagant style aimed to impress, but don't necessarily imply quality or high standards. These would not typically be used to describe medical facilities.

The correct answer is: Option 1, "expertise".

 Key Points

• The term "expertise" is the correct choice here. It implies a profound knowledge or skill in a particular field. In this context, it refers to the doctors' deep understanding, skill, and proficiency in the medical field.
• It appropriately describes the quality of the doctors in India, contributing to the attraction of medical tourism as it places emphasis on professional competency and specialization.
• The term "expertise" often gets used when discussing proficiency or skill level in professional contexts, and therefore, fits perfectly into the context of the passage dealing with the quality of medical care.

Therefore, the correct answer: 

 Additional Information

• 'Option 2', 'conversance', implies a basic familiarity, not deep knowledge or skill in a specific field, making it an unsuitable choice here.
• 'Option 3', 'acquaintance', is often used to refer to basic knowledge or connection with someone, not professional skill or knowledge.
• 'Option 4', 'intimacy', typically refers to closeness or familiarity in terms of relationships, not professional expertise or skill.

The correct answer is: Option 2, "superior".

Key Points

• The term "superior" fits here as it indicates quality that is more than average or better than others in comparison.
• In this context, the term "superior outcomes" means that the results of the medical treatment are of high quality or better than what could be expected from other comparable services.
• The term "superior" connects well with the overall message of the passage that presents Indian medical tourism sector as top-notch, competitive, and delivering excellent results.
• "Superior" is often used in professional or academic contexts to denote high quality results, outputs, or performance.

Therefore, the correct answer is 

Additional Information

• 'Option 1', 'fancy', is often used to describe things that are sophisticated or decorated, but doesn't necessarily indicate quality or effectiveness, making it less suitable here.
• 'Option 3', 'ultimate', often refers to the best achievable or imaginable of its kind but may sound too hyperbolic in this context.
• 'Option 4', 'premium', usually indicates a higher cost for a better product or service, but doesn't specifically refer to results or outcomes.

The correct answer is: Option 1, "undoubtedly".

Key Points

• The word "undoubtedly" is appropriate here as it indicates a high level of certainty, a fact that's unquestionably true or expected.
• Given the context of the passage that has consistently presented the medical tourism sector in India as rapidly growing, the word "undoubtedly" aligns with the certainty and conviction of that growth.
• "Undoubtedly" is often used in situations where the speaker believes the statement to be absolutely and unquestionably true.

Therefore, the correct answer is

Additional Information

• 'Option 2', 'forsooth', is an archaic term used to express agreement or indeed, not suitable in this context.
• 'Option 3', 'alright', can express agreement or acceptance but does not denote the certainty required here.
• 'Option 4', 'conceivably', indicates the possibility of something happening but does not express the strong certainty that "undoubtedly" does.

"जिसमें शक्ति न हो" अशक्त कहलाता है। अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प असंगत हैं। 

Key Points

• अशक्त- जिसमें शक्ति न हो।

Important Points

Additional Information

"कमल" का उचित पर्यायवाची 'राजीव' है। अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प असंगत हैं।

Key Points

• कमल के अन्‍य पर्यायवाची- जलज, पंकज, अम्बुज, सरोज, शतदल, नीरज, सरसिज, अरविन्द आदि।

अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प- 

Important Points 

कुछ महत्‍वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्‍द- 

चेहरे पर हवाइयाँ उड़ना मुहावरे का सही अर्थ "घबराना" है। अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प असंगत हैं। 

Key Points 

Important Pointsकुछ अन्‍य महत्‍वपूर्ण मुहावरे- 

Additional Information 

उक्त वाक्य में प्रयुक्त ‘अद्भुत’ के स्थान पर उसके समानार्थी शब्द का प्रयोग "यह घटना भयानक है।" इस वाक्‍य में नहीं हुआ है। 

Key Points

• वाक्‍य- “यह घटना अद्भुत है।"
• इस वाक्‍य में प्रयुक्‍त शब्‍द अद्भुत के समानार्थी शब्‍द का प्रयोग यह घटना भयानक है। इस वाक्‍य में नहीं क‍िया गया है।
• भयानक शब्‍द अद्भुत का समानार्थी शब्‍द नहीं है।
• अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍पों में द‍िए गए वाक्‍यों में अद्भुत शब्‍द के समानार्थी शब्‍दों का प्रयोग हुआ है।
• अद्भुत के अन्‍य समानार्थी शब्‍द- अनोखा, अजीब, अनुपमेय, विलक्षण, अनूठा, अपूर्व, अतुलनीय, अलौकिक, आश्चर्यजनक आद‍ि।
• भयानक के समानार्थी शब्‍द- डरावना, उग्र, वीभत्स, भयंकर, भेरुंड, भयावना, ख़ौफ़नाक आद‍ि।

Important Pointsकुछ महत्‍वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्‍द- 

दिए गए वाक्य में "अवलोकन करके देख" अशुद्ध भाग है। अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प असंगत हैं। 

Key Points 

• वाक्‍य- अध्यापक ने आपकी अभ्यास पुस्त��का का अवलोकन करके देख लिया है।
• इस वाक्‍य के अवलोकन करके देख, में अनावश्‍यक शब्‍दों का प्रयोग हुआ है।
• सही शब्‍द अवलोकन कर होगा।
• सही वाक्‍य- अध्यापक ने आपकी अभ्यास पुस्तिका का अवलोकन कर लिया है।

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।

कारक संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ

• अशुद्ध - सब से नमस्ते।
• शुद्ध - सब को नमस्ते।

इस वाक्य में 'दीजिएगा' के स्थान पर "भेजिएगा" उपयुक्त शब्द का प्रयोग होगा। 

Key Points

• वाक्‍य- 'मुझे आप पुराने पते पर पत्र दीजिएगा।'
• इस वाक्‍य में दीज‍िएगा शब्‍द के स्‍थान पर भेज‍िएगा शब्‍द का प्रयोग करना उच‍ित होगा।
• सही वाक्‍य- मुझे आप पुराने पते पर पत्र भेज‍िएगा।।
• अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प असंगत हैं।