SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 23 Jan 2023 Shift 4) (Previous Year Paper)

The logic followed here is,

Logic: Both corner symbols are interchanging and are moving in clockwise direction along the corners.

The vertical arrows are increasing, and the horizontal arrows are decreasing by 1 in subsequent images.

In figure 1 and 2,

 

In figure 2 and 3,

In figure 3 and 4,

Similarly, In figure 4 and 5,

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The pattern followed here is,

Hence, the correct answer is "O".

The logic followed here is,

Logic: The words are coded as the sum of the positional values of the letters.

Let's check as per the logic,

BUS: 42

→ BUS = (2 + 21 + 19) = 42

COT: 38

→ COT = (3 + 15 + 20) = 38

Similarly,

DRUM: ?

→ DRUM = (4 + 18 + 21 + 13) = 56

Hence, the correct answer is "56".

The logic followed here is,

Logic: The first word is the month, and the second word is the number of days in it.

January: 31

→ January has 31 days.

Similarly,

March: ?

→ March has 31 days.

Hence, the correct answer is "31".

The pattern followed here is,

Hence, the correct answer is "HEJA".

The correct order as per the English dictionary is shown below:

3) Board

1) Book

5) Botanical 

4) Boundary

2) Bowl

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

According to the given information, the family tree is shown below,

Here, we can see that M’s son-in-law is the sister’s son of R.

Hence, the correct answer is "sister’s son".

The correct mirror image of the given image is shown below:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

In sentence 1 and 3, "grass" is common,

⇒ Code for "grass" = "dog".

Using this in sentence 1, we can find the code for "candy" = "producer".

Hence, the correct answer is "producer".

Let's check each option,

1) × and +

→ 12 + 6 × 9 ÷ 3 - 4 = 25

→ 12 + 6 × 3 - 4 = 25

→ 12 + 18 - 4 = 25

→ 30 - 4 = 25

→ 26 ≠ 25

→ LHS ≠ RHS

2) + and - 

→ 12 × 6 - 9 ÷ 3 + 4 = 25

→ 12 × 6 - 3 + 4 = 25

→ 72 - 3 + 4 = 25

→ 76 - 3 = 25

→ 73 ≠ 25

→ LHS ≠ RHS

3) ÷ and -

→ 12 × 6 + 9 - 3 ÷ 4 = 25

→ 12 × 6 + 9 - 3/4 = 25

→ 72 + 9 - 3/4 = 25

→ 81 - 3/4 = 25

→ 80.25 ≠ 25

→ LHS ≠ RHS

4) × and ÷

→ 12 ÷ 6 + 9 × 3 - 4 = 25

→ 2 + 9 × 3 - 4 = 25

→ 2 + 27 - 4 = 25

→ 29 - 4 = 25

→ 25 = 25

→ LHS = RHS

Here, we can see that only Option 4 satisfies the logic.

Hence, the correct answer is "× and ÷".

FUNS: JZJN

STOP: WYKK

Similarly,

DISK: ?

Hence, the correct answer is "HNOF".

The pattern followed here is,

Hence, the correct answer is "90".

In figure 1 and 2 of the same dice,

Here, two faces 

 and 

 are common, which implies that:

→ Face @ is opposite to the face ∞.

Hence, the correct answer is "∞".

According to the given information,

1) A sits second from the left. 

2) Only two people sit between A and C.

3) Only three people sit between D and F and D is an immediate neighbour of A.

4) B is an immediate neighbour of D and E is not an immediate neighbour of C.

Thus, the final arrangement is:

Here, we can see that F sits to the extreme right.

Hence, the correct answer is "F".

Let's check each option,

1) × and +

→ 24 × 54 ÷ 18 - 48 + 16 = 40

→ 24 × 3 - 48 + 16 = 40

→ 72 - 48 + 16 = 40

→ 88 - 48 = 40

→ 40 = 40

→ LHS = RHS

2) ÷ and ×

→ 24 + 54 × 18 - 48 ÷ 16 = 40

→ 24 + 54 × 18 - 3 = 40

→ 24 + 972 - 3 = 40

→ 996 - 3 = 40

→ 993 ≠ 40

→ LHS ≠ RHS

3) ÷ and +

→ 24 ÷ 54 + 18 - 48 × 16 = 40

→ 4/9 + 18 - 48 × 16 = 40

→ 4/9 + 18 - 768 = 40

→ 18.4 - 768 = 40

→ -749.6 ≠ 40

→ LHS ≠ RHS

4) + and -

→ 24 - 54 ÷ 18 + 48 × 16 = 40

→ 24 - 3 + 48 × 16 = 40

→ 24 - 3 + 768 = 40

→ 792 - 3 = 40

→ 789 ≠ 40

→ LHS ≠ RHS

Here, we can see that only Option 1 satisfies the logic.

Hence, the correct answer is "× and +".

The least possible venn diagram is shown below,

Conclusions:

I. All toes are fingers → Not follows (Because all fingers are toes but all toes are not necessarily fingers.)

II. Some toes are hands → Follows (Because all fingers are toes, and all hands are fingers).

III. Some toes are legs → Follows (Because all fingers are toes, and all legs are fingers).

Hence, the correct answer is "Only conclusions II and III follow".

Let's check each option,

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is,

Logic: (Second Number) = (First Number)⁴ - 6

Let's check as per the logic,

4: 250

→ 250 = (4)⁴ - 6

→ 250 = 256 - 6

→ 250 = 250

6: 1290 

→ 1290 = (6)4 - 6

→ 1290 = 1296 - 6

→ 1290 = 1290

Similarly,

5: ?

→ ? = (5)4 - 6

→ ? = 625 - 6

→ ? = 619

Hence, the correct answer is "619".

The pattern followed here is,

Hence, the correct answer is "186".

According to the given information,

1) S is sitting third to the left of R.

2) P is sitting to the immediate right of R and to the immediate left of D.

3) M is sitting to the immediate left of R.

4) K is sitting to the immediate right of S and to the immediate left of M.

If D and K exchange their places, then the final arrangement is:

Here, we can see that M is sitting to the immediate right of D.

Hence, the correct answer is "M".

The correct answer is trade surplus.

 Key Points

• Trade Surplus:- 
• A trade surplus occurs when a country sells more goods and services to other countries than it buys from them.
• This means that money is flowing into the country from abroad.
• When exports are higher than imports, it is also known as a situation of Trade Surplus
• A trade surplus can have a number of positive effects on an economy, such as boosting economic growth, creating jobs, and increasing the value of the country's currency.

 Additional Information

• Trade Deficit:- 
• A trade deficit occurs when a country imports more goods and services than it exports.
• It is calculated by subtracting the value of a country's exports from the value of its imports.
• A trade deficit can be a sign of a strong economy, as it indicates that consumers have sufficient resources to purchase more goods than are produced domestically.
• Fiscal Deficit:-
• A fiscal deficit occurs when a government spends more money than it collects in revenue.
• It is calculated by subtracting total government revenue from total government expenditure.
• A fiscal deficit can be financed by borrowing money from domestic or foreign sources, or by printing money.
• Revenue Surplus:-
• A revenue surplus occurs when a government collects more revenue than it spends.
• It is calculated by subtracting total government expenditure from total government revenue.
• A revenue surplus can be used to pay down debt, invest in public goods and services, or provide tax cuts.

The correct answer is 52; 62.

Key Points

• President of India:-
• ​Articles 52 to 62 of the Constitution of India enunciates the qualifications, functions of the President and his/her tenure, election, method of re-election, and impeachment among others.
• Article 52: The President of India
• Article 53: Executive power of the Union
• Article 54: Election of the President
• Article 55: Qualifications for election as President
• Article 56: Term of office of the President
• Article 57: deals with the eligibility conditions for the re-election of the President
• Article 58: Discharge of the President's functions in his absence, illness or removal from office
• Article 59: Conditions of President's office
• Article 60: Salary and allowances of the President
• Article 61: the Constitution of India prescribes the procedure for impeachment of the President.
• Article 62: Right of President to address and send messages to Parliament and to information from the government of India.

Additional Information

• Article 19 guarantees the following six freedoms to all citizens:
• Freedom of speech and expression
• Freedom to assemble peaceably and without arms
• Freedom to form associations or unions
• Freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India
• Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India
• Freedom to practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
• Article 20:-
• It provides protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy. It also guarantees the right to a fair trial.
• Article 21:-
• It guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. This right has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to include a wide range of rights, including the right to education, the right to health, and the right to a clean environment.
• Articles 50 to 55 of the Constitution of India deal with the following topics:
• Article 50: Separation of judiciary from the executive
• Article 51: State to take steps to promote international peace and security
• Article 52: The President of India
• Article 53: Executive power of the Union
• Article 54: Election of the President
• Article 55: Manner of election of President

The correct answer is favorable.

Key Points

• Favorable balance of trade:-
• A favorable balance of trade is one in which the value of domestic goods exported exceeds the value of foreign goods imported. This is also known as a trade surplus.
• A favorable balance of trade is generally seen as a sign of economic strength, as it means that the country is earning more from its exports than it is spending on its imports.
• A trade surplus can have a number of benefits for a country, including:
• Increased economic growth: When a country exports more goods than it imports, it is essentially injecting more money into its economy. This can lead to job creation and higher wages.
• A stronger currency: When a country has a trade surplus, the demand for its currency increases. This can lead to a stronger currency, which can make imports cheaper and exports more competitive.
• Increased investment: A trade surplus can attract foreign investment, as investors are more likely to invest in countries with strong economies.

The correct answer is 25 years.

Key Points

• Article 84:-
• It deals with the qualifications for membership of Parliament.
• The minimum age required to become a member of the Lok Sabha is 25 years.
• This is stated in Article 84(b) of the Constitution of India.
• In addition to the age requirement, there are a few other qualifications that must be met in order to be eligible to become a member of the Lok Sabha. These include:
• Being a citizen of India
• Not being an undischarged insolvent
• Not being of unsound mind
• Not being convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude

Additional Information

The correct answer is Khelo India School Games.

Key Points

• Khelo India Youth Games:-
• The Khelo India Youth Games is a multi-disciplinary grass-roots competition held annually in India.
• Khelo India Youth Games was formerly known as the Khelo India School Games.
• It was renamed in 2019 to include college students, as well as school students.
• It is a part of the Khelo India initiative, which was launched by the Government of India in 2017 to revive India's sporting culture and identify and nurture talented young athletes.
• The Khelo India Youth Games is open to athletes under the age of 17 for school students and under the age of 21 for college students.
• Participants compete in a variety of sports, including athletics, aquatics, archery, badminton, basketball, boxing, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, hockey, judo, kabaddi, karate, kho-kho, lawn tennis, shooting, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling, and yogasana.

Additional Information

• Khelo India Jeeto India:-
• It is a national sports program launched by the Government of India in 2018.
• It aims to revive the sports culture in India and establish the country as a great sporting nation

The correct answer is second five year plan in India. 

Key Points

• Second Five Year Plan:-
• The Second Five Year Plan in India was planned under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru for the period from 1956 to 1961.
• It was based on the P.C. Mahalanobis model built-in 1953.
• Its main emphasis was on the country's economic growth.
• This plan lagged below its 4.5 percent target growth rate and reached a 4.27 percent growth rate.
• This plan was opposed by many experts, and India faced a payment crisis in 1957 as a result.
• The public sector was the focus of this five year plan and it planned on bringing rapid industrialization in the country.

Additional Information

• Five-year plans :​

The correct answer is Simranjit Singh Mann

Key Points

• Simranjit Singh Mann:-
• He is a former Indian Police Service officer who has been a vocal advocate for Sikh rights.
• He is also the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), a political party that advocates for the creation of an independent Sikh state called Khalistan.
• Simranjit Singh Mann became the Member of Parliament from Sangrur constituency, Punjab in June 2022.
• He won the Sangrur Lok Sabha by-election on a Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) ticket, defeating the Aam Aadmi Party candidate Gurmail Singh by 5,822 votes.

Additional Information

• Arvind Kejriwal:-
• He is an Indian politician, activist, and former bureaucrat who is serving as the 7th and current Chief Minister of Delhi since 2015 and from 2013 to 2014.
• He is also the national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) since 2012. He represents New Delhi constituency in the Delhi Legislative Assembly since 2015 and from 2013 to 2014.
• Azam Khan:-
• He is an Indian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) from Rampur Lok Sabha constituency since 2019.
• He is a member of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and has been a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (MLA) for seven terms, representing Rampur Sadar constituency from 1980 to 2019.
• Bhagwant Mann:-
• He is an Indian politician who has been serving as the 17th Chief Minister of Punjab since 2022.
• He is a member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

The correct answer is Lucknow

Key Points

• 23rd National Youth Festival:-
• NYF was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India from January 12th to 16th, 2020.
• It was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, and the Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Kiren Rijiju, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, the great youth icon.
• The theme of the 23rd NYF was "FIT YOUTH FIT INDIA", in pursuance of the goal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for New India to be a fit India.
• The festival aimed to leverage the knowledge and ideas of today's youth, who are hugely connected and integrated through online and offline communication channels than ever before.

Additional Information

• Mumbai:-
• It is the financial capital of India and one of the most populous cities in the world.
• It is known for its Bollywood film industry, its vibrant culture, and its iconic landmarks such as the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Hotel.
• Dehradun:-
• It is the capital of the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
• It is a popular tourist destination known for its scenic beauty, its pleasant climate, and its proximity to the Himalayan mountains.
• Delhi:-
• It is the capital of India and the second most populous city in the world.
• It is a historic city with a rich cultural heritage. Delhi is home to many important government buildings and monuments, such as the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, and the Qutub Minar.

The correct answer is Naresh Kumar.

Key Points

• Naresh Kumar:-
• ​He is a 1987-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre.
• He has previously served as the Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh and as the Additional Chief Secretary of Delhi.
• Naresh Kumar was named as the new Chief Secretary of Delhi in April 2022.
• He is known for his expertise in public finance and development administration.
• He is also a strong advocate for good governance and transparency.

Additional Information

• Keshav Prasad Maurya:-
• He is the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, India.
• He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
• He was born on May 7, 1969, in Sirathu, Kaushambi district.
• He graduated in Hindi Literature from Allahabad University.
• Amit Singh:-
• He is an Indian politician who is the current Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
• He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and represents the Sirathu constituency in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
• He is considered to be a prominent leader of the OBC community in Uttar Pradesh.
• Sanjay Prasad:-
• He is an Indian bureaucrat and the current Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath.
• He is considered to be one of the most powerful bureaucrats in the state.

The correct answer is Joule's Law.

Key Points

• Joule's Law:-
• It is also known as the law of Joule heating,
• It states that the amount of heat energy produced in a conductor is proportional to the square of the current flowing through it, the resistance of the conductor, and the time for which the current flows.
• This can be expressed mathematically as follows**: H = I²Rt.**
• Joule's Law can be used to explain a variety of phenomena, such as the heating of electric wires, the operation of light bulbs, and the heating of food in a microwave oven.
• Joule's Law is a very important law in physics and engineering. It is used in a wide variety of devices and applications, and it helps us to understand how electricity and heat are related.

Additional Information

• Faraday's law of induction:-
• It is a basic law of electromagnetism predicting how a magnetic field will interact with an electric circuit to produce an electromotive force (emf)—a phenomenon known as electromagnetic induction.
• It is the fundamental operating principle of transformers, inductors, and many types of electric motors, generators and solenoids.
• Coulomb's Law:-
• It is a physical law that describes the electrostatic force between two point charges.
• It states that the magnitude of the force is directly proportional to the product of the magnitudes of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
• The force is attractive between opposite charges and repulsive between like charges.
• Hooke's Law:-
• It is a physical law that states that the force needed to extend or compress a spring by some distance is proportional to that distance.
• The law is named after 17th century British physicist Robert Hooke, who first stated the law in 1660.

The correct answer is 8.

Key Points

• Sangeet Natak Akademi:-
• It is the national academy of music, dance, and drama in India.
• It was established in 1953 by the Government of India to promote and preserve the performing arts of India.
• The Akademi is headquartered in New Delhi, India, and has branches in all major cities of India.
• As of May 2022, the Sangeet Natak Akademi has recognized eight Indian dances as classical dance forms:
• Bharatanatyam
• Kathak
• Kuchipudi
• Odissi
• Kathakali
• Sattriya
• Manipuri
• Mohiniyattam

Additional Information

• 8 Classical Dances of India and States:

The correct answer is 1885

Key Points

• Indian National Congress
• On December 28, 1885, the Indian National Congress was founded in Bombay by Scottish resident Alan Octavian Hume. Hence, Option 3 is correct.
• Allan Octavian Hume was a British member of the Imperial Civil Service and one of the founders of the Indian National Congress.
• The first president of the Congress was Womesh Chandra Banerjee.
• The youngest president of the Congress was Abul Kalam Azad, who presided over the special session of Delhi in 1923.
• The 1888 session of the Congress was presided over by the first Englishman George Yule.
• Motilal Nehru presided over the 1919 Amritsar session of the Congress.

The correct answer is thirty

Key Points

• Vardhamana Mahavira:-
• He was the son of a Chief of the Jnatrika (or Jhatrika) Kshatriya clan.
• He was the 24th Tirthankara of the Jain tradition.
• He was born at Kundagrama near Vaisali to Kshatriya parents Siddhartha and Trisala.
• Bimbisara was the contemporary of Vardhamana Mahavira.
• At the age of thirty, he became an ascetic and wandered for twelve years.
• In the 13th year of his penance, he attained the highest spiritual knowledge called Kevala Gnana.

Additional Information

• Few Important Tirthankaras are:-​

The correct answer is July.

Key Points

• Dree festival:-
• It is a three-day event that is marked by a number of rituals and traditions.
• The Apatani people offer prayers to their four main gods - Tamu, Harniang, Metii, and Danyi - and sacrifice animals to them.
• They also perform traditional dances and songs, and feast on delicious food and drinks.
• It is celebrated on the 5th of July every year by the Apatani tribe.
• The festival is held to mark the end of the rice planting season and to pray for a bountiful harvest.
• The Dree festival is a vibrant and colorful celebration that is a must-see for anyone visiting Arunachal Pradesh in the month of July.

Additional Information

Some other festivals celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh are:-

• Nyokum (February):
• This festival is celebrated by the Nyishi tribe to promote peace and prosperity in the community.
• It is a two-day event that features singing, dancing, and socializing.
• Losar (February-March):
• This festival is celebrated by the Monpa and Sherdukpen tribes to mark the Tibetan New Year.
• It is a seven-day event that is marked by traditional rituals, dances, and songs.
• Solung (January-February)::-
• This festival is celebrated by the Adi tribe to mark the end of the harvest season.
• It is a four-day event that is marked by traditional dances, songs, and games.

The correct answer is cytoplasm.

Key Points

• Cytoplasm:-
• It is the jelly-like substance that fills the cell, outside of the nucleus.
• It contains all of the cell's organelles, except for the nucleus.
• The cytoplasm is about 80% water and is usually colorless.
• The nucleus is separated from the cytoplasm by a nuclear membrane.
• Some of the important functions of the cytoplasm:
• It provides a medium for the transport of nutrients, wastes, and other molecules throughout the cell.
• It supports and protects the cell's organelles.
• It is the site of many important cellular processes, such as metabolism, protein synthesis, and cell division.
• It helps to maintain the cell's shape and structure.

 Additional Information

• Cell:-
• A cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living things.
• Cells are microscopic, but they are incredibly complex and dynamic.
• They carry out all of the essential functions of life, such as growth, reproduction, metabolism, and energy production.
• Vaculole:-
• A vacuole is a membrane-bound organelle that is found in both plant and animal cells.
• Vacuoles can store a variety of substances, including water, food, waste products, and toxins.
• Gene:-
• A gene is a basic unit of heredity.
• It is a sequence of DNA that codes for a protein or RNA molecule.
• Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, and they determine the traits that are expressed in an organism.

The correct answer is Pandit Birju Maharaj.

Key Points

• Pandit Birju Maharaj:-
• He was an Indian dancer, composer, singer, and exponent of the Lucknow "Kalka-Bindadin" Gharana of Kathak dance in India.
• He was a descendant of the Maharaj family of Kathak dancers, which includes his two uncles, Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj, and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj.
• He also practised Hindustani classical music and was a vocalist.
• The National Film Award for Best Choreography for the movie Vishwaroopam was awarded to Pandit Birju Maharaj.
• He was awarded for the song "Unnai Kaanadhu Naan" from the Tamil version of the film.

Additional Information

• M.R. Krishnamurthy:-
• He was an Indian actor and stage artist who appeared in Tamil films.
• He starred in more than 100 films and in more than 500 stage plays conceived and hosted by various leading stage artistes.
• Amala Akkineni:-
• She is an Indian actress, Bharatanatyam dancer, and animal welfare activist.
• She was a leading actress in the Tamil film industry from 1986 to 1992 and has appeared in many blockbusters in Tamil and other languages.
• She has won two Filmfare Awards South, namely Best Actress – Malayalam for the 1991 film Ulladakkam and Best Supporting Actress – Telugu for the 2012 film Life Is Beautiful.
• Kalamandalam Gopi:-
• He is an Indian dancer who is an exponent of the classical dance-drama style known as Kathakali.
• He was born on May 21, 1937, in Kothachira, Kerala, India.
• He completed his formal lessons in the dance from the Kerala Kalamandalam in 1957.

The correct answer is Anurag Singh Thakur

Key Points

• Anurag Singh Thakur:-
• Anurag Singh Thakur is an Indian politician who is serving as the Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports in the Second Modi ministry.
• He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been representing the Hamirpur constituency in the Lok Sabha since 2008.
• He introduced The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020.
• In the 16th Lok Sabha, Thakur served as the Chief Whip of the BJP.
• He was the youngest MP to have ever been appointed Chief Whip.

Additional Information

• Ramesh Bidhuri:-
• He is a two-term Member of Parliament (MP) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), representing the South Delhi constituency.
• He is also the Chairman of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Committee in the Lok Sabha.
• Nitin Gadkari:-
• He is an Indian politician who is the current Minister for Road Transport & Highways in the Government of India.
• He is also the longest serving Minister for Road Transport & Highways currently running his tenure for over 9 years.
• Gautam Gambhir:-
• He is a former Indian cricketer and a current Member of Parliament.
• He is known for his aggressive and reliable batting, and his strong leadership skills.

The correct answer is Burmese.

Key Points

• Burmese:-
• ​Burmese is the official language of Myanmar (Burma).
• It is spoken by over 33 million people as a first language, and by another 10 million people as a second language.
• Burmese is also spoken in neighboring countries such as Bangladesh, India, and Thailand.

Additional Information

The correct answer is October to November.

Key Points

• Autumn in India:-
• It is also known as Sharad Ritu.
• It is a beautiful and pleasant season.
• It lasts from October to November, and is marked by cooler temperatures, clear skies, and vibrant foliage.
• The monsoon rains have subsided, and the air is fresh and crisp.

Additional Information

• Summer in India:-
• It is hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
• The driest months of the year are April and May.
• Monsoon Season:-
• It brings heavy rainfall to most parts of India.
• It lasts from June to September.
• The rains provide much-needed relief from the heat of summer, but they can also cause flooding and landslides.
• Winter in India:-
• It is mild, with temperatures ranging from 10 to 25 degrees Celsius (50 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit).
• It lasts from December to February.
• The northern parts of the country tend to be colder than the southern parts.

The correct answer is Latitude and altitude of the place

Key Points

• The pressure and wind system of any area depends on the following factors:
• Latitude:
• The Earth's surface is heated unevenly by the sun, with the equator receiving more sunlight than the poles.
• This uneven heating creates a temperature gradient, which in turn creates a pressure gradient.
• The pressure is generally higher at the poles and lower at the equator.
• Altitude:
• Air pressure decreases with altitude.
• This is because there is less air above higher altitudes.

Given:

HCF = 6

LCM = 3024

One of the numbers = 54

Concept:

Product of two numbers = Product of their HCF and LCM.

Solution:

⇒ Let the other number be x.

⇒ So, according to the concept, 54x = 63024

⇒ x = (6 × 3024)/54

Therefore, the other number is 336.

Given:

Volume of the cylinder (V) = 180 cm³

Area of the base of the cylinder (A) = 30 cm²

Concept:

Diameter of the cylinder base can be found from the area of the base using the formula A = πr².

Solution:

⇒ The radius (r) can be calculated from the area formula as √(A/π).

⇒ Therefore, the diameter is 2 × √(A/π).

Hence, the diameter of the cylinder is $2√{30/\pi}$ .

Shortcut Trick

Distance covered by Train A in 1 hour (from 7:00 to 8:00 A.M.) = 20 km.

Remaining distance at 8:00 A.M. = 155 − 20 = 135 km.

Relative Speed (opposite direction) = 20 + 25 = 45 km/h.

Time taken after 8:00 A.M. = 135 ÷ 45 = 3 hours.

Meeting time = 8:00 A.M. + 3 hours = 11:00 A.M.

∴ The correct answer is 11:00 A.M.

Alternate Method

Given:

Initial distance = 155 km

Speed of Train A = 20 km/h (Starts at 7:00 A.M.)

Speed of Train B = 25 km/h (Starts at 8:00 A.M.)

Calculations:

⇒ Distance covered by Train A before Train B starts = Speed × Time

⇒ Distance (7 A.M. to 8 A.M.) = 20 × 1 = 20 km

⇒ Remaining distance at 8:00 A.M. = Total distance − Distance covered by A

⇒ Remaining distance = 155 − 20 = 135 km

⇒ Relative speed = Speed of A + Speed of B (since they move towards each other)

⇒ Relative speed = 20 + 25 = 45 km/h

⇒ Time taken to meet after 8:00 A.M. = Remaining distance ÷ Relative speed

⇒ Time = 135 ÷ 45 = 3 hours

⇒ Meeting time = 8:00 A.M. + 3 hours = 11:00 A.M.

∴ The correct answer is 11:00 A.M.

Additional Information

Relative Speed in Opposite Direction

When two objects move towards each other, their relative speed is the sum of their individual speeds: S_rel = S₁ + S₂.

Relative Speed in Same Direction

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

Time Calculation

The time required to meet is always calculated based on the distance between the objects at the same starting time.

Given:

Numbers are 2940, 2856, 1458, and 1860.

Concept:

A number is divisible by 24 if it is divisible by both 3 and 8 (factors of 24).

Divisibility of 3 = Sum of all the digits is divisible by 3.

Divisibility of 8 = Last three digit is divisible by 8.

Solution:

Please note that all the options are divisible by 3 as the digit sum of all the options is divisible by 3.

So, by using the divisibility rule of 8, Only option 2, i.e. 2856, the last 3 digits is divisible by 8, so it will be divisible by 24.

Hence, the number divisible by 24 is 2856.

Given Data:

Purchase price = Rs. 6000000

Selling price = Rs. 12000000

Concept:

The percent increase in price = (Selling price - Purchase price) / Purchase price x 100%

Solution:

⇒ Percent increase = ((12000000 - 6000000) / 6000000) x 100%

Therefore, the percent increase in the price of the flat is 100 percent.

Given:

A and B together can complete a work in 8 days.

A alone can complete it in 16 days.

B is working at 50 percent efficiency.

Concept:

Work = Rate x Time

Solution:

⇒ If A alone can complete the work in 16 days, A's work rate is 1/16.

⇒ If A and B together can complete the work in 8 days, their combined work rate is 1/8.

⇒ B's work rate is therefore (1/8 - 1/16) = 1/16.

⇒ If B is working at 50 percent efficiency, B's current work rate is 1/16 ×  0.5 = 1/32.

⇒ Therefore, A and B's combined work rate is 1/16 + 1/32 = 3/32.

⇒ Hence, A and B together will complete the work in 1 / (3/32) days.

Therefore, A and B together will complete the work in 32/3 days.

Given:

A ∶ B ∶ C = 5 ∶ 7 ∶ 11

B gets Rs. 1500 more than A.

Concept:

Proportional distribution

Solution:

⇒ The ratio of B to A is 7 : 5.

⇒ The difference in shares is 2 parts.

⇒ So, 2 parts = Rs. 1500, then 1 part = Rs. 1500 / 2.

⇒ Hence, B's share = 7 parts × (Rs. 1500 / 2).

Therefore, B's share is Rs. 5250.

Given Data:

First 9 prime numbers

Concept:

Average = Sum of values / Number of values

Solution:

⇒ First 9 prime numbers are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23.

⇒ Average = Sum of these numbers / 9

⇒ Average = 100 / 9 = $11{1 \over9}$

Therefore, the average of the first 9 prime numbers is $11{1 \over9}$.

Given:

First proportion = 8

Second proportion = 18

Fourth proportion = x² + 2x + 2

Concept: 

Third proportional = b²/a

Fourth proportional = bc/a

Solution:

According to the question, 

Third proportion = Fourth proportion

⇒ b2/a = bc/a

⇒ (18 × 18)/8 = 81(x2​ + 2x + 2)/2

⇒ 81/2 = 81(x2​ + 2x + 2)/2

⇒ (x2​ + 2x + 2) = 1

⇒ x2​ + x + x + 1 = 0

⇒ (x+1)(x + 1) = 0

⇒ x = -1

Therefore, the value of x is -1.

Given:

P and Q working together can do a piece of work in 18 days.

Q alone can do it in 36 days.

Q works for 6 days before leaving.

Concept:

Work = Rate x Time

Solution:

⇒ If Q alone can complete the work in 36 days, Q's work rate is 1/36.

⇒ If P and Q together can complete the work in 18 days, their combined work rate is 1/18.

⇒ P's work rate is therefore (1/18 - 1/36) = 1/36.

⇒ In 6 days, Q completes 6 × 1/36 = 1/6 of the work.

⇒ Remaining work is 1 - 1/6 = 5/6.

⇒ Time taken by P to complete the remaining work is (5/6) / (1/36) = (36 × 5)/6 = 30

Therefore, P will take 30 days to complete the remaining work.

Given:

Purchase price = Rs. 64000

Selling price = Rs. 60000

Concept:

The percentage loss = (Purchase price - Selling price) / Purchase price x 100%

Solution:

⇒ Percentage loss = ((64000 - 60000) / 64000) x 100%

Therefore, the percentage loss faced by Ratnesh is 6.25%.

Given:

The selling Price is 90% of the Cost Price.

Selling price of the product per kg = Rs. 90

The shopkeeper gives 800 grams instead of 1 kg.

Concept Used:

Profit = Selling price - Cost price

Solution:

∵ Selling Price = 90% × Cost Price

90 = 90% × Cost Price

⇒ Cost Price = 90/90%

⇒ Cost Price = 90/0.9

∴ Cost Price of 1 kg = Rs. 100

⇒ Cost Price of 100 g = Rs. 10 

⇒ Cost Price of 800 g = Rs. 80

And, Selling price of 1 kg = Rs. 90

⇒ Profit = 90 - 80 = Rs. 10 

Hence, the profit earned by the shopkeeper on selling 1 kg of this product is Rs. 10.

Shortcut Trick

For any n consecutive odd or even numbers, the difference between the highest and lowest number is always (n − 1) × 2.

Here, n = 6 numbers, so the Difference = (6 − 1) × 2 = 10.

The average value (68) does not affect the difference between the terms.

Required value = Cube of the difference = 10³ = 1000.

∴ The correct answer is 1000.

Alternate Method

Given:

Average of 6 consecutive odd numbers = 68

Formula Used:

Average of consecutive numbers in AP = (First term + Last term) ÷ 2

For an even number of terms (6), the average lies exactly between the two middle terms.

⇒ Middle terms (3^rd and 4^th) = 68 − 1 and 68 + 1

⇒ 3^rd term = 67, 4^th term = 69

⇒ Full sequence of odd numbers: 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73

⇒ Lowest number = 63

⇒ Highest number = 73

⇒ Difference = 73 − 63 = 10

⇒ Cube of difference = 10³ = 10 × 10 × 10 = 1000

∴ The correct answer is 1000.

Additional Information

Average of Arithmetic Progression (AP)

For any sequence in AP, the average is the middle term (if n is odd) or the mean of the two middle terms (if n is even).

Difference between Extreme Terms

In a sequence of n terms with common difference d, the difference between the n^th and 1^st term is (n − 1) × d.

Sum of Consecutive Odd Numbers

The sum of the first n odd natural numbers starting from 1 is always n².

Given:

Discount = 30%

Selling price = Rs. 2800

Concept:

Selling price = Marked price - Discount

Solution:

⇒ The marked price of the fan = Selling price / (1 - Discount %)

⇒ The marked price of the fan = 2800 / (1 - 30%)

⇒ The marked price of the fan = 2800 / (7/10)

Hence, the marked price of the fan was Rs. 4000.

Shortcut Trick

Area of rectangular field = 30 × 20 = 600 m²

Each corner of a rectangle is 90°, so 4 corners = 360° = 1 complete circle.

Grazed Area = Area of circle with radius 7 m = πr²

Grazed Area = (22/7) × 7 × 7 = 154 m²

Ungrazed Area = Total Area − Grazed Area = 600 − 154 = 446 m²

∴ The correct answer is 446 m².

Alternate Method

Given:

Length of rectangular field (L) = 30 m

Width of rectangular field (W) = 20 m

Length of rope (radius, r) = 7 m

Formula Used:

Area of Rectangle = Length × Width

Area of a Sector = (θ/360) × πr²

Calculations:

⇒ Total area of the field = 30 × 20 = 600 m²

⇒ In a rectangle, the interior angle at each corner is 90°.

⇒ Area grazed by one cow = (90/360) × π × (7)²

⇒ Area grazed by one cow = (1/4) × (22/7) × 49 = 38.5 m²

⇒ Total grazed area by 4 cows = 4 × 38.5 = 154 m²

⇒ Area that cows cannot graze = Total area − Total grazed area

⇒ Area that cows cannot graze = 600 − 154 = 446 m²

∴ The correct answer is 446 m².

Additional Information

Area of Circle and Sectors

The area of a circle is πr². Since the sum of the angles at the corners of a rectangle is 360°, the four quadrants at the corners combine to form exactly one full circle.

General Polygon Case

If cows are tied at the corners of any quadrilateral (not just a rectangle), the sum of the interior angles is always 360°, so the total grazed area will still be πr² if the ropes are of equal length.

Perimeter of Grazed Region

The total boundary length of the grazed area inside the field is equivalent to the circumference of one circle, which is 2πr.

Shortcut Trick

Winner's share = 58%

Loser's share = 100% − 58% = 42%

Difference (Majority) = 58% − 42% = 16%

16% of total votes = 4032

Total votes = (4032 ÷ 16) × 100 = 252 × 100 = 25200

∴ The correct answer is 25,200.

Alternate Method

Given:

Winning candidate's vote share = 58%

Majority (Difference in votes) = 4,032

Total Votes = 100%

Winner = 58%

Loser = 42%

Majority (Diff) = 16% = 4032

Calculations:

⇒ Let the total number of votes polled be x.

⇒ Votes secured by the winner = 58% of x

⇒ Votes secured by the loser = (100% − 58%) of x = 42% of x

⇒ Majority = Winner's votes − Loser's votes

⇒ 58% of x − 42% of x = 16% of x

⇒ 16% of x = 4032

⇒ (16 ÷ 100) × x = 4032

⇒ x = (4032 × 100) ÷ 16

⇒ x = 252 × 100

⇒ x = 25,200

∴ The correct answer is 25,200.

Additional Information

Election with Invalid Votes

If some votes are declared invalid, then Valid Votes = Total Polled Votes − Invalid Votes. The winner and loser percentages are usually calculated on the total valid votes unless stated otherwise in the problem.

Finding the Base Value

When a specific percentage of a base quantity is known, the total base value can be found directly using the formula: Total Base = (Given Value × 100) ÷ Percentage Part.

Multi-Candidate Elections

In an election involving three or more candidates, the final "margin of victory" or majority is always calculated as the absolute difference in the total votes between the first-placed (winning) candidate and the second-placed candidate.

Given:

Discount on marked price = 15%

Profit = 5%

Desired profit = 8%

Concept:

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

Selling price = Marked Price - Discount

Selling price = Marked Price ×  (100 - Discount%)/100

Cost Price = Selling price × 100/(100 + Profit%)

Calculation:

Let the marked price be Rs.100.

Selling Price = 100 × (100 - 15)/100 = Rs. 85

Cost Price = 85 × 100/(100 + 5) = 80.95

When 8% profit is given,

New Selling Price = 80.95 × 108/100 = Rs. 87.42

Discount = 100 - 87.42 = 12.58 

Discount% = Discount/MP × 100

⇒ 12.58/100 × 100 = 12.58 or 12.6%

Therefore 12.6 percent discount on the marked price be there to have 8% profit.

Given:

The difference between CI and SI = Rs. 6200

Time = $1{1 \over2}$ years

Rate = 20%

Compounded semi-annually

Concept Used:

SI = PRT/100

CI = P{[1 + R/100]^T - 1}

where, P = Principal

R = Rate of interest

T = Time period

Calculation:

SI = (P × 20 × 3)/(100 × 2)

⇒ SI = 3P/10

As the Interest is compounded semiannually, R = 20/2 = 10% and Time period = 3

⇒ CI = P{[1 + 10/100]³ - 1}

⇒ CI = P{[1 + 1/10]3 - 1}

⇒ CI = P{[11/10]3 - 1}

⇒ CI = 331P/1000

According to Question,

⇒ CI - SI = 6200

⇒ 331P/1000 - 3P/10 = 6200

⇒ (331P - 300P)/1000 = 6200

⇒ 31P/1000 = 6200

⇒ P = 200000

Therefore, the sum of money is Rs. 200000.

Given Data:

Pays back annually Rs. 882 in 2 equal instalments.

Compound Interest is reckoned at 5% per annum.

Concept:

Compound Interest formula and the concept of annuity.

Calculation:

The man paid rupees 882 as the amount at the end of the first year and another rupees 882, as the amount at the end of the second year.

Principal for the first year = 882/(1 + (5/100)) = 840

Principal for the second year = 882/(1 + (5/100))2 = 800

Total principal = 840 + 800 = 1640

Therefore, sum did he borrow is Rs. 1640.

Shortcut Trick

Downstream Speed = 12 ÷ 4 = 3 km/h

Upstream Speed = 6 ÷ 4 = 1.5 km/h

Boat speed in still water = (Downstream + Upstream) ÷ 2 = (3 + 1.5) ÷ 2 = 2.25 km/h

∴ The correct answer is 2.25 km/h.

Alternate Method

Given:

Distance covered downstream = 12 km

Distance covered upstream = 6 km

Time taken (t) = 4 h for both cases

Formula Used:

Downstream Speed (D) = Distance_downstream ÷ Time

Upstream Speed (U) = Distance_upstream ÷ Time

Boat Speed in still water = (D + U) ÷ 2

Calculations:

⇒ Downstream speed (D) = 12 ÷ 4 = 3 km/h

⇒ Upstream speed (U) = 6 ÷ 4 = 1.5 km/h

⇒ Let Speed of Boat be 'x' and Speed of Stream be 'y'.

⇒ x + y = 3

⇒ x − y = 1.5

⇒ Adding both equations: 2x = 3 + 1.5

⇒ 2x = 4.5

⇒ x = 4.5 ÷ 2 = 2.25 km/h

∴ The correct answer is 2.25 km/h.

Additional Information

Speed of Stream

The speed of the current or stream is calculated as (Downstream Speed − Upstream Speed) ÷ 2.

Downstream Motion

When the boat moves with the flow of the stream, its effective speed is the sum of its speed in still water and the speed of the stream.

Upstream Motion

When the boat moves against the flow of the stream, its effective speed is the difference between its speed in still water and the speed of the stream.

The correct answer is: 'Reconcile'.

Key Points

• The word 'Alienate' is a verb that means to cause someone to feel isolated or estranged ('अलग करना').
• Example: "Her behavior was starting to alienate her friends."
• The correct word 'Reconcile' is a verb that means to restore friendly relations between or to settle a disagreement. ('सुलह करना')
• Example: "She wanted to reconcile with her father, whom she had not spoken to for several years."

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Reconcile'.

Additional Information

• 'Alternate' means to occur in turns repeatedly ('विकल्प').
• 'Alter' means to change or modify something ('बदलना')
• 'Renounce' means to formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession) ('त्यागना')

The correct answer is "violent accident".

Key Points

• In the given sentence, "The collision was witnessed by the pedestrians," the underlined segment refers to "collision".
• ​This term indicates some sort of accident or impact where two or more objects hit each other.
• When looking at the four options:
• "powerful blast" pertains to an explosion, and does not necessarily equate to a “collision” where two objects come into contact with force.
• "funeral procession" is a ceremony commemorating the deceased, which does not fit the concept of a collision.
• "violent accident" might involve a collision and can appropriately replace "collision" in the sentence whilst preserving the original meaning.
• "protest march" refers to a public act of protesting, which does not imply a collision.
• Therefore, based on this analysis, the most suitable substitute for the underlined segment "collision" in the given sentence is: "violent accident".
• So the sentence reads: "The violent accident was witnessed by the pedestrians."

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The correct answer is option (4).

Key Points 

• In the given sentence, the underlined phrase "beings to tie" is not clear and seems to be an incomplete or nonsensical expression.
• When we replace it with "pets to keep," the sentence becomes coherent and understandable.
• It conveys the idea that dogs are wonderful animals to have as pets, which is a common sentiment.
• The other options do not make any sense in this context.

Therefore, the correct sentence is “Dogs are the most adorable and lovable pets to keep.”

The correct answer is "Receipt."

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Key Points  

• The correctly spelt word is 'Receipt.'
• "Receipt" means a piece of paper that is given to show that you have paid for something. (रसीद (प्राप्‍त वस्‍तु की))
• Example: Keep the receipt in case you want to exchange the shirt.
• The correct answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is: Qualified.

Key Points

• The given word "Eligible" means fit or qualified to be chosen. It refers to the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or job. (योग्य)
• Example: Only individuals who are above 18 years are eligible to vote in India.
• The correct synonym "Qualified" indicates having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like. (योग्य)
• Example: Only qualified individuals could run for the office of the president.

Therefore, the correct answer is- Qualified.

Additional Information

• Efficient: It means working in a well-organized and competent way. Being efficient involves avoiding waste of time, effort, or resources. (कुशल)
• Sufficient: It refers to having or providing as much as needed; being enough or adequate. (पर्याप्त)
• Disinterested: It means unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives. This term could also imply a lack of interest. (निष्पक्ष)

The correct answer is "Dutyful."

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Key Points

• The incorrectly spelt word is 'Dutyful.'
• The correct spelling is "Dutiful."
• "Dutiful" means happy to respect and obey somebody. (कर्तव्यपरायण, कर्तव्यशील)
• Example: He is a dutiful son.
• The correct answer is Option 2.

Additional Information

• Thankful: pleased and grateful. (प्रसन्‍न और चिंतामुक्त)
• Merciful: feeling or showing mercy. (दयावान, सहृदय)
• Plentiful: available in large amounts or numbers. (बड़ी मात्रा में राशि में उपलब्‍ध)

The correct answer is option no.(2) i.e. 'Graceful'.

Key Points

• The word Ponderous means slow and clumsy because of great weight.(नीरस/भददा)
• Example:- He spoke in ponderous voice.
• The word Graceful means having or showing grace or elegance.(मनोहर)
• Example:- she was a tall girl, slender and graceful.
• As both the words Ponderous and Graceful are opposite in meaning.

Therefore,the correct option is no.(2)

Additional Information

• Other options are:
• Obligated- require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty.(नैतिक कर्तव्य से बाध्य)
• Swollen- become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.(फुला हुआ)
• Adverse- preventing success or development; harmful.(प्रतिकुल)

The correct answer is: 'To feel angry against somebody for a past incident'.

Key Points

• The given idiom "Bear a grudge" means to harbor persistent feelings of resentment or ill will towards someone due to a past insult or injury. (पुरानी बात पर खुन्नस रखना)
• Example: Even though the argument was years ago, John still bears a grudge against his brother.
• The correct meaning "To feel angry against somebody for a past incident" denotes a sustained feeling of resentment or anger towards someone because of a past offence or harm. (किसी पुरानी घटना के लिए किसी के खिलाफ गुस्सा महसूस करना)

Therefore, the correct answer is- To feel angry against somebody for a past incident.

The correct answer is "disturbed."

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Key Points

• "Disturbed" means having mental or emotional problems. (मानसिक समस्‍याओं से ग्रस्‍त)
• Example: He wrote a book on the treatment of emotionally disturbed children.
• The sentence conveys that he seems a little perturbed today.
• The correct answer is Option 3.

Correct sentence: He is usually calm but today he appears rather disturbed.

Additional Information

• Quiet: with very little or no noise. (शांत, ख़ामोश)
• Undisturbed: not moved or touched by anyone or anything. (जिसे किसी व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु ने अपने स्‍थान से न हटाया या न छुआ, यथास्‍थान या व्‍यवस्थित, अछूता)
• Relaxed: not worried or tense. (तनावमुक्त, निश्चिंत,बेफ़िक्र)

The correct answer is "Aksa Thomas came to attend the session so early."

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Key Points  

• The ‘past tense’ form of a verb, as the term suggests, can be used to speak about or represent an event or action that already happened in the past.
• Structure: Subject + V2 + Object
• Example: She invited me.
• To convert the sentence "Aksa Thomas comes to attend the session so early" into the past tense, we must follow these steps:
• Change the present tense verb "comes" to its past tense form, which is "came."
• Keep the rest of the sentence structure unchanged.
• The correct answer is Option 1.
  

Correct sentence: Aksa Thomas came to attend the session so early.

The correct answer is: A person who enters event without any invitation.

Key Points

• The given idiom "Gate-crasher" refers to a person who attends a social event without being invited or without paying. This individual typically enters parties, weddings, or other gatherings uninvited. (बिना बुलाए जो किसी इवेंट में चले आते हैं)
• Example: The event was going well until a gate-crasher disrupted the proceedings.

Therefore, the correct answer is- A person who enters an event without any invitation.

The correct answer is: Powerful.

Key Points

• The underlined word "Feeble" means weak in a way that lacks strength or effectiveness. It often refers to something that is noticeably lacking in effectiveness or vigor. (कमजोर)
• Example: His argument against the case was feeble and didn't convince the jury.
• The correct antonym "Powerful" indicates something or someone possessing great strength or power, being capable of exerting force, or having a strong effect. (शक्तिशाली)
• Example: The police made a powerful attempt to capture the runaway criminal.

Therefore, the correct answer is- Powerful.

Additional Information

• Enviable: Meaning worthy of envy or desirable. (ईर्ष्या का पात्र)
• Refraining: The act of avoiding doing or using something. (बच निकलना)
• Treble: To multiply by three. (तिगुना)

The correct answer is: Sufficient.

Key Points

• The given word "Ample" means adequate or more than enough in size, extent, capacity, or quantity. It refers to a large amount that is usually enough to achieve a purpose. (पर्याप्त)
• Example: The house has ample space for a large family.
• The correct synonym "Sufficient" refers to being enough in quantity or quality; adequate. It denotes having or providing as much as is needed. (पर्याप्त)
• Example: The data is sufficient to draw a conclusion.

Therefore, the correct answer is- Sufficient.

Additional Information

• Entertain: This word means to provide amusement for. (मनोरंजन करना)
• Sample: This noun means a small part of anything that shows what the rest is like. (नमूना)
• Temple: A place for the worship of a divine being or beings. (मंदिर)

The correct answer is: Bane.

Key Points

• The word "Affliction" essentially means something that causes pain or suffering. It refers to a state of distress, agony, or trouble. (दु:खद समस्या)
• Example: Poverty is a major affliction affecting numerous people around the world.
• The correct synonym "Bane" also signifies a cause of trouble, annoyance, or distress. It can denote something that spoils or ruins. (विपत्ति)
• Example: Corruption has been the bane of many developing nations.

Therefore, the correct answer is- Bane.

Additional Information

• Boom: This word typically indicates a period of economic prosperity or rapid growth. It does not fit as a synonym for "affliction". (उछाल)
• Boon: This word usually means a beneficial thing that brings great advantage or benefit. It is the opposite of "affliction". (वरदान)
• Brittleness: It denotes the quality of being hard but liable to break or shatter easily. It's unrelated to the core concept of "affliction". (भंगुरता)

The correct answer is 'with rather'.

 Key Points

• The correct preposition to use after "boy" is "with" as it is often used to indicate a particular feature or quality that someone or something has.
• The word 'rather' is used to make a statement or opinion stronger, especially one that is critical. It is appropriately fitting in this context as it suggests that APJ Abdul Kalam's looks were not extraordinary or noticeable, but ordinary.
• Option 1 ‘with either’ and Option 4 ‘neither’ are not grammatically correct and don’t make sense in the given context.
• Option 2 ‘with as’ is ungrammatical in this context; 'as' is generally used for making comparisons, not describing attributes, which is the case in this sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Correct Sentence: APJ Abdul Kalam was born in a middle class family. He was a short boy with rather ordinary looks.

 Additional Information

• APJ Abdul Kalam, also known as the 'Missile Man of India,' rose from humble beginnings to become the President of India and a globally respected scientist, proving that ordinary looks have no bearing on extraordinary achievements.
• 'Rather' is a flexible word in English and can be used for emphasis, as in this context, or could mean 'to a certain extent' or 'somewhat.'

The correct answer is "with."

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Key Points 

• We use "with" to refer to what we use to do something.
• Example: They opened the package with a knife.
• The sentence conveys that the stall was adorned by flowers, including violets and lilies in addition to blue-bells, foxgloves, harebells, and daffodils.
• The correct answer is Option 2.
• Correct passage:

Reaching the stall from which the sound was emanating, he saw that it was deserted. It was festooned with flowers: blue-bells and foxgloves and harebells and daffodils, but also with violets and lilies. The use and function of these flowers is chiefly ______ (2) ______; they bring pleasure; they can be given to a loved one as a token of admiration and affection, and the sound they make is pleasing ______ (3) ______ the ear. Also, they catch the light ______ (4) ______ delightfully. Dustan could not but observe that the colour of sunlight glittering through the purple crystal was inferior in both ______ (5) ______to that of her eyes.

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• On: We use on when something is touching the surface of something.
• By: We use by + noun to describe how someone travels or communicates, or how things are processed
• Upon: We use upon when mentioning an event that is followed immediately by another event

The correct answer is "decorative and recreational."

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• "Decorative" means attractive or pretty to look at. (आकर्षक या देखने में सुंदर)
• Example: The cloth had a decorative lace edge.
• "Recreational" means relating to or denoting activity done for enjoyment when one is not working. (मनोरंजन-संबंधी)
• Example: She did recreational activities.
• The sentence conveys that these flowers are mostly used for ornamental and entertainment purposes.
• The correct answer is Option 2.
• Correct passage:

Reaching the stall from which the sound was emanating, he saw that it was deserted. It was festooned with flowers: blue-bells and foxgloves and harebells and daffodils, but also with violets and lilies. The use and function of these flowers is chiefly decorative and recreational; they bring pleasure; they can be given to a loved one as a token of admiration and affection, and the sound they make is pleasing ______ (3) ______ the ear. Also, they catch the light ______ (4) ______ delightfully. Dustan could not but observe that the colour of sunlight glittering through the purple crystal was inferior in both ______ (5) ______to that of her eyes.

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• Admiration: a feeling of liking and respecting somebody/something very much. (किसी वस्‍तु या व्‍यक्ति के प्रति विशेष अनुराग और समादर की भावना)
• Affection: a feeling of loving or liking somebody/something. (अनुराग, स्‍नेह)
• Glittering: very impressive or successful. (बहुत प्रभावशाली या सफल)
• Repellent: a chemical substance that is used to keep insects, etc. away. (कीड़ों आदि को भगाने वाला रासायनिक पदार्थ)
• Frivolous: not serious; silly. (अगंभीर; मूर्खतापूर्ण)

The correct answer is "to."

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• The word that should be used in the blank is "to."
• The preposition "to" is often used after the verb "please" to indicate the recipient or the person being pleased.
• In this sentence, "to" is used to specify the direction or target of the action, indicating who is being pleased or for whom the action is intended.
• The correct answer is Option 3.
• Correct passage:

Reaching the stall from which the sound was emanating, he saw that it was deserted. It was festooned with flowers: blue-bells and foxgloves and harebells and daffodils, but also with violets and lilies. The use and function of these flowers is chiefly decorative and recreational; they bring pleasure; they can be given to a loved one as a token of admiration and affection, and the sound they make is pleasing to the ear. Also, they catch the light ______ (4) ______ delightfully. Dustan could not but observe that the colour of sunlight glittering through the purple crystal was inferior in both ______ (5) ______to that of her eyes.

The correct answer is "so."

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Key Points

• "So" means used to emphasize an adjective or adverb, especially when this produces a particular result. (किसी विशेषण या क्रियाविशेषण पर बल देने के लिए प्रयुक्त (विशेषतः जब विशिष्‍ट प्रतिक्रिया का निर्देश करना हो), इतना, बहुत)
• Example: She’s so ill (that) she can’t get out of bed.
• The adverb "so" is modifying the word "delightfully."
• The correct answer is Option 1.
• Correct passage:

Reaching the stall from which the sound was emanating, he saw that it was deserted. It was festooned with flowers: blue-bells and foxgloves and harebells and daffodils, but also with violets and lilies. The use and function of these flowers is chiefly decorative and recreational; they bring pleasure; they can be given to a loved one as a token of admiration and affection, and the sound they make is pleasing to the ear. Also, they catch the light so delightfully. Dustan could not but observe that the colour of sunlight glittering through the purple crystal was inferior in both ______ (5) ______to that of her eyes.

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• Much: (used with uncountable nouns, mainly in negative sentences and questions, or after as, how, so, too) a large amount of something. ((अगणनीय संज्ञाओं में, मुख्‍यतया निषेद्यवाचक और प्रश्‍नवाचक वाक्‍य अथवा as, how, so, too के बाद प्रयुक्त) किसी वस्‍तु की अधिक मात्रा)
• Such: (used for referring to somebody/something that you mentioned earlier) of this or that type. ((पूर्व निर्दिष्ट व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु का संकेत करने के लिए प्रयुक्त) ऐसा, वैसा, इस या उस प्रकार का)
• More: a larger number or amount of people or things; something extra as well as what you have. (व्‍यकि्तयों या वस्‍तुओं की अधिक बड़ी संख्‍या या मात्रा; जो है वह भी (और) साथ ही और भी, से अधिक)

The correct answer is "hue and shade​."

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• "Hues" are the pure, primary colors on the color wheel (red, yellow, blue) as well as the secondary and tertiary colors (orange, green, purple, etc.) created by mixing the primary colors. ("Hues" रंग चक्र पर शुद्ध, प्राथमिक रंग (लाल, पीला, नीला) और साथ ही प्राथमिक रंगों को मिलाकर बनाए गए माध्यमिक और तृतीयक रंग (नारंगी, हरा, बैंगनी, आदि) हैं।)
• "Shades," on the other hand, refer to the darker variations of a particular color achieved by adding black to the original hue. ("Shades", मूल रंग में काला जोड़कर प्राप्त किए गए कि��ी विशेष रंग के गहरे बदलावों को संदर्भित करते हैं।)
• The sentence conveys that Dustan could not help but notice that her eyes were more vibrant and subtle in color than the sunshine that shone through the purple crystal.
• The correct answer is Option 4.
• Correct passage:

Reaching the stall from which the sound was emanating, he saw that it was deserted. It was festooned with flowers: blue-bells and foxgloves and harebells and daffodils, but also with violets and lilies. The use and function of these flowers is chiefly decorative and recreational; they bring pleasure; they can be given to a loved one as a token of admiration and affection, and the sound they make is pleasing to the ear. Also, they catch the light so delightfully. Dustan could not but observe that the colour of sunlight glittering through the purple crystal was inferior in both hues and shades to that of her eyes.

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• Aroma: a smell, especially a pleasant one. (सुगंध, ख़ुशबू)
• Fragrance: a pleasant smell. (ख़ुशबू, सुगंध)
• Shape: the form of the outer edges or surfaces of something; an example of something that has a particular form. (शकल, आकृति (किसी वस्‍तु के बाहरी सिरों या सतहों का रूप); विशिष्‍ट आकृति वाली वस्‍तु का कोई उदाहरण)
• Size: how big or small something is. (वस्‍तु का आकार (वस्‍तु कितनी छोटी या बड़ी))
• Texture: the way that something feels when you touch it. (किसी वस्‍तु के स्‍पर्श से हुआ विशिष्‍ट अनुभव)
• Touch: to put your hand or fingers onto somebody/something. ((किसी को) छूना, स्‍पर्श करना)

'दूसरों की उन्नति को देखकर जलने वाला’ वाक्यांश के लिए  सार्थक  शब्द "ईर्ष्यालु" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

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• दूसरों की उन्नति को देखकर जलने वाला’- ईर्ष्यालु।​

अन्य विकल्प-

Important Pointsकुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश-

वाक्य के रेखांकित शब्द के स्थान पर सर्वोचित विकल्प "कर" होगा। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

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• वाक्य- अपना हस्ताक्षर लगा दो।
• इस वाक्य में लगा शब्द के स्थान पर कर शब्द होगा।
• सही वाक्य- अपना हस्ताक्षर कर दो।

Important Points अन्य विकल्प- 

अशुद्ध वाक्य "केशव रोटी खा लिया है"। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

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• वाक्य- केशव रोटी खा लिया है।
• इस वाक्य में कारक संबंधी अशुद्धि है।
• शुद्ध वाक्य- 
• केशव ने रोटी खा ली है।

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फूंक से पहाड़ उड़ाना’ मुहावरे का अर्थ "असम्भव कार्य करने की कोशिश करना" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

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Important Points अन्य महत्वपूर्ण उदाहरण- 

जो पृथ्वी से संबद्ध हैं’’ वाक्यांश के लिए सही शब्द "पार्थिव" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

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• जो पृथ्वी से संबद्ध हैं’- पार्थिव।

अन्य विकल्प- 

Important Pointsअन्य महत्वपूर्ण उदाहरण- 

वाक्य में रिक्त स्थान के लिए उपयुक्त विकल्प- 2 ".का अर्थ है - रसोई का घर" होगा। अन्य विकल्प असंगत हैं। 

Key Points

• रसोई का घर - रसोईघर।

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शुद्ध वाक्य "लड़के लड़कियों के साथ नाचे।" होगा। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

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• शुद्ध वाक्य- लड़के लड़कियों के साथ नाचे।

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अंतर’ का अर्थ "आकाश" नहीं होता है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

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• अंतर शब्द का अर्थ आकाश नहीं होगा।
• आकाश का अर्थ-
• नभ, अनन्तं, अभ्रं, पुष्कर, शून्य, तारापथ।
• अंतर का अर्थ-
• फ़र्क, भिन्नता,भेद, असमानता, विषमता, हृदय , अंतः करण , जी , मन।

Important Pointsअन्य विकल्प-

वाक्य "इस विषय पर प्राचार्य ने क्या निर्णय लिया" शुद्ध वाक्य है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

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• वाक्य- इस विषय पर प्राचार्य ने क्या निर्णय किया।
• इस वाक्य में क्रिया सम्बन्धी त्रुटि है।
• किया शब्‍द का प्रयोग सही नहीं क‍िया गया है।
• किया शब्‍द के स्‍थान पर लिया शब्‍द का प्रयोग होगा।
• शुद्ध वाक्य-
• इस विषय पर प्राचार्य ने क्या निर्णय लिया?

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