SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 25 Jan 2023 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

Six students Jason, Tushar, Anand, Stacey, Steven and Max are sitting around a circular table facing the centre.

1. Jason is sitting third to the right of Tushar.

2. Anand is sitting second to the left of Jason.

3. Steven is an immediate neighbour of Anand and Jason.

4. Max is sitting to the immediate right of Jason.

5. Stacey is to the immediate left of Tushar.

Clearly, Jason is sitting between Max and Steven.

Hence, 'Jason' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, '59, 72' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Similarly,

Hence, '19' is the correct answer.

The correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at 'PQ' is shown below:

Hence, 'option 2' is the correct answer.

A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a square table facing the centre of the table. Some of them are sitting at the corners while some are sitting at the exact centre of the sides.

1. E sits third to the left of G.

2. E sits at one of the corners.

3. F is not an immediate neighbour of E.

4. F does not sit at any of the corners.

5. B sits second to the right of F.

6. H does not sit in any of the middles of the sides.

7. H is an immediate neighbour of A. 

8. Only three people sit between H and C from either sides.

D, the only person left will occupy the vacant position.

If all the persons are made to sit in alphabetical order in a clockwise direction starting from A.

Clearly, B shifts 1 position in either direction with respect to its previous position.

Hence, '1' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

• ‘Near’ is related to ‘Close’ → Near is a synonym of close.

Similarly,

• ‘Distant’ is related to ‘________’ → Distant is a synonym of Faraway.

Hence, 'Faraway' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, '50' is the correct answer.

As '2' and '4' dots are common faces on both the dice, clearly the remaining faces are opposite to each other.

Therefore, '6' will be the number on the face opposite the face showing '1'.

Hence, '6' is the correct answer.

The figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series is:

As we move along the series, we observe that the figure is rotating 90° clockwise direction.

Hence, 'option 2' is the correct answer.

The least possible Venn diagram is:          

Conclusions:

I. All chips are potatoes. → Follows (As, All chips are biscuits and All biscuits are potatoes)

II. All potatoes are chocolates. → Does not follow (As, All chocolates are biscuits and All biscuits are potatoes → Some potatoes are chocolates)

III. Some potatoes are chips. → Follows (As, All chips are biscuits and All biscuits are potatoes)

Hence, 'Only conclusions I and III follow' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Words are antonyms of each other.

• Extra : inadequate → Extra is antonym of inadequate.

Similarly,

• Appear : ? → Appear is antonym of disappear.

Hence, 'Disappear' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: First number × 7 = Second number

• 27 ∶ 189 → 27 × 7 = 189
• 18 ∶ 126 → 18 × 7 = 126

Similarly,

• 32 ∶ ? → 32 × 7 = 224

Hence, '224' is the correct answer.

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, 'option 4' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, 'WPNX' is the correct answer.

The option which represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in the English dictionary is:

3 Rack

5 Radar 

2 Ragging

4 Rainbow

1 Ranked

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

The logic followed here is:

Hence, 'CC' is the correct answer.

8 A 80 B 16 C 90 D 21

After replacing the letters by their meaning, we get:

8 - 80 ÷ 16 × 90 + 21

= 8 - 5 × 90 + 21

= 8 - 450 + 21

= 29 - 450

= -421

Hence, '-421' is the correct answer.

Code for each word is shown below:

Clearly, 'nu' is the code for the word 'all' in that language.

Hence, 'nu' is the correct answer.

1. - and +

192 + 16 - 18 × 6 ÷ 24 = 96 

⇒ 192 + 16 - 18 × 0.25 = 96 

⇒ 192 + 16 - 4.5 = 96 

⇒ 208 - 4.5 = 96 

⇒ 203.5 ≠ 96 

2. - and ×

192 × 16 + 18 - 6 ÷ 24 = 96  

⇒ 3072 + 18 - 0.25 = 96  

⇒ 3090 - 0.25 = 96 

⇒ 3089.75 ≠ 96 

3. - and ÷

192 ÷ 16 + 18 × 6 - 24 = 96 

⇒ 12 + 18 × 6 - 24 = 96 

⇒ 12 + 108 - 24 = 96

⇒ 120 - 24 = 96

⇒ 96 = 96

4. × and ÷

192 - 16 + 18 ÷ 6 × 24 = 96 

⇒ 192 - 16 + 3 × 24 = 96 

⇒ 192 - 16 + 72 = 96 

⇒ 264 - 16 = 96 

⇒ 248 ≠ 96 

Hence, '- and ÷' is the correct answer.

N × L – T & G + V → N is brother of L, L is father of T, T is daughter of G, G is mother of V.

By using the symbols in the table given below, we can draw the following family tree:

Clearly, N is uncle i.e.,  of V.

Hence, 'Father’s brother' is the correct answer.

The correct answer is Piyush Goyal

Key Points

• SEVA App:- 
• The SEVA app was launched in 2018 as a part of the Digital India initiative.
• It is a mobile app that allows users to track the dispatch of coal from Coal India Limited (CIL) to power plants.
• The app provides information on the quantity of coal dispatched, the date of dispatch, and the mode of transport.
• The SEVA app was launched by Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines.
• The SEVA app is aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the coal dispatch process.
• It also helps to ensure that power plants have a reliable supply of coal, which is essential for uninterrupted power generation.

Additional Information

• Ram Vilas Paswan:-
• He was an Indian politician who served as the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in the Union Cabinet of India from 2014 to 2020.
• He was the founder and president of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), a political party in India that represents the interests of the Dalit community.
• 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.
• Gadkari earlier served as the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from 2009 to 2013.
• He is also known for his work as the Public Works Department Minister of the State of Maharashtra, where, under his leadership, a series of roads, highways and flyovers across the state were constructed.
• Suresh Prabhu:-
• He is an Indian politician and Chancellor of Rishihood University.
• He served as the Minister of Civil Aviation, Railways, and Commerce & Industry in the First Modi ministry.
• He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The correct answer is Rig

Key Points

• Rigveda:-
• The Rigveda is a collection of hymns and prayers that are sung in praise of the Vedic gods.
• It is the oldest of the four Vedas and is believed to have been composed between 1500 and 1200 BCE.
• The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas.

Additional Information

• Vedas are supposed to be the first religious text of the Hindu religion.
• Veda means knowledge.
• There are four Vedas namely,
• Yajur Veda - Only Veda, which is divided into two parts (i.e. Krishna Yajur Veda and Shukla Yajur Veda), contains the knowledge of all sacrificial formulas and weapons.
• Sam Veda - It is the Origin of Indian classical music.
• Atharva Veda - It contains the knowledge of Ayurveda, also charms and spells hence it is known as black Veda.

The correct answer is Minimum Needs Programme.

Key Points

• Minimum Needs Programme:-
• The Minimum Needs Programme (MNP) was launched in India in 1974-75 as part of the Fifth Five-Year Plan.
• It was a comprehensive social development programme aimed at providing basic essential amenities to the poor and underserved sections of the population.
• The MNP covered a wide range of sectors, including:
• Rural health
• Rural water supply
• Rural electrification
• Elementary education
• Adult education
• Nutrition
• Environmental improvement of urban slums
• Houses for landless labourers
• The MNP was implemented by the central government in collaboration with the state governments.
• The central government provided financial assistance to the states, while the states were responsible for planning and implementing the programme.

Additional Information

• Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao:-
• BBBP is a flagship program of the Government of India launched in January 2015.
• It is a tri-ministerial effort of the Ministries of Women and Child Development, Health & Family Welfare and Human Resource Development.
• The scheme aims to address the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and related issues of women empowerment over a life-cycle continuum.
• Swachh Bharat Abhiyan:-
• It is a nationwide campaign launched by the Government of India in 2014 to improve sanitation and hygiene conditions in India.
• The campaign aims to achieve the vision of a 'Clean India' by eliminating open defecation and improving solid waste management.

The correct answer is medium-sized 

Key Points

• MSME:-
• It stands for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
• It is a sector of the Indian economy that consists of enterprises engaged in the production, manufacturing, processing or preservation of goods and services, whose investment in plant and machinery or equipment does not exceed the limit specified for the sector.
• The MSME sector is classified into three categories based on their investment in plant and machinery or equipment:
• Micro: Investment up to INR 25 lakh
• Small: Investment between INR 25 lakh and INR 10 crore
• Medium: Investment between INR 10 crore and INR 50 crore
• The MSME sector plays a vital role in the Indian economy. It contributes around 45% of India's GDP and employs over 11 crore people. The sector is also responsible for over 40% of India's exports.
• The Government of India has implemented a number of schemes and initiatives to support the MSME sector. These include:
• Udyam Registration: A free and online registration process for MSMEs to get a unique identification number (Udyam Registration Number).
• Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE): Provides credit guarantees to MSMEs to help them access loans from banks and financial institutions.
• Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP): A self-employment scheme for educated unemployed youth to set up micro-enterprises.
• MSME Development Institutes (MSMEDIs): Provide various training and support services to MSMEs.

The correct answer is RE Grant Govan.

Key Points

• RE Grant Govan:-
• He was a businessman and the managing director of the Govan Bros. Ltd, a leading business house at that time.
• He was also a keen cricketer and played for the Bombay Gymkhana Cricket Club.
• He was the first BCCI president.
• He was elected president in 1928, when the BCCI was founded. He held the position till 1933.

Additional Information

• Anthony Stanislaus de Mello:-
• He was an Indian cricket administrator and one of the founders of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
• He also helped launch the Asian Games as the chairman of the organising committee for the first Asian Games in Delhi.
• Roger Michael Humphrey Binny:-
• He is a former Indian international cricketer and the 36th and incumbent president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
• He is the first player from Karnataka to be elected as BCCI president.
• JC Mukherjee:-
• He was a Bengali cricketer who played for East Bengal Club in the Calcutta Cricket League in the early 20th century.
• He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium pace bowler.

The correct answer is Biswabhushan Harichandan.

Key Points

• Biswabhushan Harichandan:-
• He served as a cabinet minister in the BJD-BJP led coalition government in Odisha from 2004 to 2009.
• He was the Minister of Law, Revenue and Fisheries.
• During his tenure as minister, Harichandan is credited with reforming the state's land laws and making the revenue administration more efficient. He also played a key role in developing the state's fisheries sector.
• In 2019, Harichandan was appointed the 23rd Governor of Andhra Pradesh. He served in that position till early 2023. He was then appointed the 8th and current Governor of Chhattisgarh.

Additional Information

• Hemant Soren:-
• He is an Indian politician who is the current Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
• He is the working president of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), a regional political party in Jharkhand.
• Bhagat Singh Koshyari:-
• He is an Indian politician who served as the 22nd governor of Maharashtra from 2019 to 2023.
• He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
• Anusuiya Uikey:-
• She is an Indian politician who is currently serving as the Governor of Manipur.
• She is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The correct answer is 1974-75

Key Points

• The maximum inflation in India was recorded in the year 1974-75 at 25.2 per cent.
• It was mainly attributed to the failure of kharif crops in the previous year and also to the hike in crude oil prices in the previous year.
• The failure of kharif crops led to a shortage of food supply in the country, which pushed up food prices.
• The hike in crude oil prices, on the other hand, increased the cost of transportation and other inputs, which further fueled inflation.
• In addition to the factors mentioned above, the high inflation rate in 1973 was also attributed to the following:
• The Vietnam War, which led to increased global demand for oil and other commodities, pushing up prices.
• The global recession of 1973-74, which led to a decline in demand for Indian exports, further weakening the rupee and pushing up import prices.
• The government's expansionary fiscal policies, which led to increased government spending and borrowing, which also contributed to inflation.

Additional Information

• Inflation:-
• It is the rate at which the prices of goods and services are rising in an economy.
• It is typically measured as a percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is a basket of goods and services that households commonly purchase.
• Inflation can be caused by a number of factors, including:
• Demand-pull inflation: This occurs when there is too much money chasing too few goods and services. This can happen when the economy is growing rapidly and consumers have more money to spend.
• Cost-push inflation: This occurs when the cost of producing goods and services increases, leading to higher prices for consumers. This can happen due to factors such as rising wages, higher energy costs, or supply chain disruptions.
• Built-in inflation: This occurs when workers demand higher wages to keep up with rising prices. This can lead to a wage-price spiral, where wages and prices continue to chase each other higher.

The correct answer is Chhattisgarh.

Key Points

• Raut Nacha:-
• It is a traditional folk dance of the Yadav community, performed on the occasion of Diwali.
• The dancers wear colorful costumes and carry sticks in their hands, and dance to the rhythm of traditional folk instruments such as the dholak, timki, and singabaja.
• Panthi:-
• It is a dance-drama performed by the Satnami community, which is a sub-sect of Hinduism.
• The dance tells the story of the Satnamis' religious leader, Guru Ghasidas, and his teachings.
• Soowa dance:-
• It is also known as Parrot dance, is a tribal dance form performed by the Gond community.
• The dance is inspired by the movements of parrots, and the dancers wear colorful costumes with masks that resemble parrot heads.
• All three of these dance forms are an integral part of the cultural heritage of Chhattisgarh, and are performed during various festivals and celebrations.

Additional Information

• Few Dances of Jharkhand:-
• Chhau
• Santhal
• Ho
• Mundari
• Paika
• Few Dances of Gujarat:-
• Garba
• Dandiya Raas
• Tippani
• Garba Dhol
• Few Dances of Rajasthan:-
• Kalbelia
• Ghoomar
• Chari
• Bhawai
• Kathputli

The correct answer is 18-40 years.

Key Points

• Atal Pension Yojana:-
• APY is a government-sponsored pension scheme in India, primarily targeted at the unorganised sector.
• It was launched in 2015 to provide a guaranteed minimum pension to citizens of India between the ages of 18 and 40 years.
• Under APY, subscribers can choose to receive a guaranteed monthly pension of Rs. 1,000, Rs. 2,000, Rs. 3,000, Rs. 4,000, or Rs. 5,000 at the age of 60 years.
• The amount of monthly contribution that a subscriber needs to make depends on their age, chosen pension amount, and gender.
• Some of the benefits of APY:-
• It is a government-sponsored scheme and hence, the returns are guaranteed.
• It is a voluntary scheme and subscribers can contribute at their convenience.
• The contributions are invested in government securities, which are safe and secure.
• The spouse is entitled to receive the pension in the event of premature death of the subscriber.
• The accumulated pension corpus is returned to the nominee of the subscriber in the event of death of both the subscriber and the spouse before the age of 60 years.

The correct answer is Lava

Key Points

• Lava:-
• Lava is molten or partially molten rock (magma) that has been expelled from the interior of a terrestrial planet (such as Earth) or a moon onto its surface.
• Lava may be erupted at a volcano or through a fracture in the crust, on land or underwater, usually at temperatures from 800 to 1,200 °C (1,470 to 2,190 °F).
• The volcanic rock resulting from subsequent cooling is also often called lava.

Additional Information

• Ash:-
• It refers to the fine-grained material that is ejected from volcanoes during eruptions.
• It is made up of tiny fragments of rock, minerals, and volcanic glass.
• Ash can be carried long distances by winds, and it can have a significant impact on the environment.
• Ash can be harmful to plants and animals. It can block sunlight, making it difficult for plants to photosynthesize.
• Ash can also contaminate water supplies and damage buildings and infrastructure.
• Pyroclastic flows:-
• It is also known as pyroclastic density currents, are a type of volcanic hazard that consists of a high-density mixture of hot gases, ash, and rock fragments.
• They can travel at speeds of up to 700 km/h and reach temperatures of up to 1,000 °C.
• Pyroclastic flows can be extremely destructive, and they have been responsible for some of the deadliest volcanic eruptions in history.

The correct answer is 42nd.

Key Points

• 42nd Amendment Act:-
• The 42nd Amendment Act is also known as the Mini-Constitution because of the enormous number of revisions it has made to the Indian Constitution.
• it was enacted in 1976 during an Emergency period by Indira Gandhi Government.
• It is regarded as one of the most controversial amendment
• The 42nd Amendment Act commonly known Constitution Act of 1976.
• It amended and introduced various provisions in the Indian constitution given below:
• It tries to curtail the power of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
• It added Part IVA (Fundamental Duties) in the constitution.
• It added there new words in the preamble (Socialist, Secular and Integrity).

Additional Information 

• 44th Amendment Act:-
• It was introduced by the government in 1978 so that it can overturn the provisions of the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.
• 41st Amendment:-
• It was ratified on January 20, 1975.
• It provides for the right to property and the right to compensation in case of compulsory acquisition of property.
• 43rd Amendment:-
• It was ratified on August 28, 1975.
• It made sweeping changes to the Constitution, including the abolition of the right to property and the right to compensation in case of compulsory acquisition of property.

The correct answer is Alarmel Valli.

Key Points

• Alarmel Valli:-
• She is a leading Indian classical dancer and choreographer and the foremost exponent of the Pandanallur style in the Indian classical dance form, Bharatanatyam.
• She is widely acclaimed for her ability to turn traditional grammar into deeply internalized, personal dance poetry.
• Valli has been honored with zahlreiche awards and recognitions for her contributions to Bharatanatyam, including the Padma Shri (1991), the Padma Bhushan (2004), and the Chevalier of Arts and Lettres (2004).
• In 2015 she was awarded MN Subramaniam Endowment Award - The Music Academy Madras.
• She is a true icon of Bharatanatyam and one of the most respected dancers in the world today.

 Additional Information

• Krishna Ella:-
• He is an Indian scientist and entrepreneur.
• He is the founder, chairman, and managing director of Bharat Biotech, a leading biotechnology company that has developed over 12 vaccines, including Covaxin, India's first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine.
• Mahaboob Subhani:-
• He is a renowned Indian nadhaswaram artist.
• He was born in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India, in a family of musicians.
• His father, Kothapalli Sheikh Meera Sahib, and his maternal grandfather, Nadhabrahma Nadaswara Ganakala Prapoorna Janab Sheikh Chinna Peer Sahib, were also nadhaswaram artists.

The correct answer is 10.

Key Points

• Paryushan Parv:- 
• The Paryushan Parv is celebrated for 10 days by the Digambara sect of Jains.
• It is a time for spiritual reflection and renunciation, and Jains engage in a variety of austerities, such as fasting, meditation, and self-study, to improve their karmas.
• The festival begins on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Bhadrapada in the Hindu calendar, which usually falls in the months of August or September in the Gregorian calendar.
• It ends on the fourteenth day of the Shukla Paksha.

Additional Information

• Jainism:-
• It​ is an ancient religion that is rooted in the philosophy that teaches the way to liberation and a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined nonviolence to all living creatures.
• ​There were 24 great teachers, the last of whom was Lord Mahavira.
• These twenty-four teachers were called Tirthankaras which means people who had attained all knowledge (Moksha) while living and preached it to the people.

The correct answer is global burden of diseases.

 Key Points

• Global Burden of Disease:-
• GBD is the sum of all health loss from diseases, injuries, and risk factors across a population.
• It is measured in disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), which are a unit that combines years of life lost to premature death with years lived in disability.
• The GBD study is the most comprehensive and widely used measure of global health.
• It is conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington, and it is published annually in the Lancet medical journal.

Additional Information

• Gross Domestic Diseases:-
• GDD is a satirical term used to describe the negative consequences of economic growth, such as environmental degradation, income inequality, and social alienation.
• It is a play on the term "gross domestic product" (GDP), which is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced in a country within a given period of time.
• Goods and services tax:-
• GST is a value-added tax (VAT) that is levied on most goods and services sold for domestic consumption.
• The GST is paid by consumers, but it is remitted to the government by the businesses selling the goods and services.
• Gross national product:-
• GNP is the total market value of all final goods and services produced by a nation's economy during a specific period of time (usually a year), computed before allowance is made for the depreciation or consumption of capital used in the process of production.

The correct answer is 25. 

Key Points

• High Courts:-
• ​The institution of the high court originated in India in 1862 with three high courts set up at Calcutta, Bombay and Madras.
• The fourth HC was established in Allahabad in 1966.
• Currently, India has a total of 25 High Courts established in different states of the country.
• Andhra Pradesh HC became the 25th HC in India commencing from 1 Jan 2010 at Amaravati.
• The UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have a common high court.
• Articles 214 to 231 in Part VI  of the Constitution deal with the organisation, independence, jurisdiction, powers, procedures and so on of the HC.
• The Seventh Amendment Act of 1956 authorised the Parliament to establish a common HC for two or more states or two or more states and a UT

Additional Information

• Jurisdiction of High Courts
• Bombay HC - Maharashtra, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu
• Guwahati HC - Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh
• Punjab and Haryana HC - Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh
• Calcutta HC - West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The correct answer is 1932

Key Points

• Harijan Sevak Sangh:-
• It is a non-profit organization founded by Mahatma Gandhi on September 30, 1932, in Pune, India.
• The organization's goal is to eradicate untouchability and uplift marginalized sections of society, such as Dalits, women, and children.
• The main activities of Harijan Sevak Sangh include:
• Raising awareness against untouchability
• Socially and economically empowering Dalits
• Providing Dalits with access to education and healthcare services
• Fighting for the rights of Dalits

 Additional Information

• Poona Pact:-
• ​It was an agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on behalf of Dalits, also known as depressed classes, and upper caste Hindu leaders on the reservation of electoral seats for the depressed classes in the legislature of British India in 1932.
• It was made on 24 September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Poona, India.
• It was signed by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on behalf of the depressed classes and by Madan Mohan Malviya on behalf of upper caste Hindus, Faraz Shah, Sana Ejaz and Gandhi.

The correct answer is 1023

Key Points

• Avogadro's number:-
• It is a fundamental constant in chemistry, denoted by NA, which refers to the number of units of atoms, molecules, or ions in one mole of a substance.
• The Avogadro's number is 6.022 × 10²³.
• It is named after the physicist and chemist Amedeo Avogadro.

The correct answer is Rani Rampal.

Key Points

• Rani Rampal:-
• She is an Indian field hockey player.
• She is the captain of the Indian women's hockey team and plays as a forward.
• She has played 212 international matches and scored 134 goals.
• Rampal has led the Indian women's hockey team to many successes, including a silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games and a fourth-place finish at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
• She was the flag bearer for India for the closing ceremony of the Asian Games 2018.

Additional Information

• Sanjeev Rajput:-
• He is an Indian rifle shooter who competes in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions category.
• He was introduced to sport shooting at 20 when he was serving in the Indian Navy.
• He first tasted international success at the 2004 South Asian Games, winning three golds and a silver medal.
• Neeraj Chopra:-
• He is an Indian track and field athlete, who is the reigning Olympic champion and World champion in Men's javelin throw.
• He is the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal and the first Asian to win gold in his event at the World Championship.
• Deepak Kumar:-
• He is an Indian sport shooter and a Junior Commissioned officer (JCO) in the Indian Air Force.
• He has been competing in shooting since 2005 and has won several medals at national and international competitions.

The correct answer is Lakshadweep.

Key Points

• Literacy rate:-
• The literacy rate is the total percentage of the population of an area at a particular time aged seven years or above who can read and write with understanding.
• According to Census 2011 Lakshadweep, with a literacy rate of 92.28%, is the Union Territory with the highest literacy rate in India.
• The female literacy rate of Lakshadweep is 88.25%.
• Kerala ranks the highest in terms of literacy rate with a 93.91% literacy rate.
• Overall, Kerala ranks highest among female literacy rates in India with a 91.98% literacy rate.​

Additional Information

• Top 10 Indian States/Union Territories with Highest Literacy Rates

The correct answer is cytoplasm.

Key Points

• Cytoplasm:-
• Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance that fills the inside of a cell.
• It is composed of water, salts, and various organic molecules, including proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.
• Cytoplasm also contains organelles, which are specialized structures that perform specific functions within the cell.
• Plastids are found in the cytoplasm of leaf cells.
• They are typically located in the mesophyll cells, which are the cells in the middle of the leaf blade. Mesophyll cells are specialized for photosynthesis, and plastids are the organelles where photosynthesis takes place.

Additional Information

• Cell Membrane:-
• It is also known as the plasma membrane, is a thin, flexible barrier that surrounds all cells.
• It is made up of a double layer of phospholipids, which are molecules that have a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and a hydrophobic (water-fearing) tail.
• Nucleus:-
• The nucleus is the control center of the cell.
• It is a spherical organelle that is surrounded by a double membrane.
• The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material, which is organized into chromosomes.
• Cell Wall:-
• A cell wall is a rigid, external layer that surrounds some types of cells, just outside the cell membrane.
• It can be tough, flexible, and sometimes rigid.
• It provides the cell with both structural support and protection, and also acts as a filtering mechanism.

Given:

Jiya gets a discount of 30 percent and 10 percent on a bill

Concept:

If two discount a and b then,

Equivalent discount = a + b - (ab/100)

Calculation:

According to the formula,

Equivalent discount = 30 + 10 - (30 × 10)/100

⇒ 40 - 3 = 37%

∴ The equivalent discount is 37%.

Given

Cost of 2 pens + 3 notebooks = ₹220

Cost of 2 pens + 4 notebooks = ₹250

Concept:

System of linear equations

Solution:

Let's denote the cost of a pen as P and the cost of a notebook as N.

We have two equations:

2P + 3N = 220     .............(i)

2P + 4N = 250     .............(ii)

Subtracting the first equation from the second gives us N = 30

Substituting N = 30 into the first equation gives us P = 65

The ratio is 65 : 30 = 13 : 6

Therefore, the ratio between the cost price of the pen and the notebook is 13 : 6.

Given

Number = 1845

Concept:

Least common multiple (LCM)

Solution:

To find the least number which when added to 1845 makes it divisible by 3, 4, 5, and 6, we need to find the LCM of 3, 4, 5, and 6, which is 60.

The next multiple of 60 after 1845 is 1860.

Therefore, the least number to be added to 1845 to make it divisible by 3, 4, 5, and 6 is 1860 - 1845 = 15.

Hence, the correct answer is 2) 15.

Given:

Distance rowed downstream = 66 km

Time taken downstream = 6 h

Distance rowed upstream = 72 km

Time taken upstream = 8 h

Concept:

Speed of current = (Downstream speed - Upstream speed)/2

Solution:

Downstream speed = Distance/Time = 66 km/6 h = 11 km/h

Upstream speed = Distance/Time = 72 km/8 h = 9 km/h

Speed of current = (Downstream speed - Upstream speed)/2 = (11 km/h - 9 km/h)/2 = 1 km/h

Hence, the correct answer is 1 km/h.

Given:

Sonal, Kriti, and Priti can do the work in 6 days

Kriti can do the same work in 30 days

Priti can do the same work in 18 days

Concept:

1/Total work = Sum of individual work rates

Solution:

Work rate of Sonal, Kriti, and Priti together = 1/6 work/day

Work rate of Kriti = 1/30 work/day

Work rate of Priti = 1/18 work/day

Therefore, work rate of Sonal = Work rate of Sonal, Kriti, and Priti together - Work rate of Kriti - Work rate of Priti

Work rate of Sonal = 1/6 - 1/30 - 1/18 = 7/90 work/day

Therefore, Sonal alone can do the same work in 90/7 days.

Given:

Average monthly expenditure during the first 4 months = ₹6,250

Average monthly expenditure during the next 4 months = ₹6,500

Total savings in the year = ₹15,000

Monthly salary = ₹9,600

Concept:

Average expenditure is total expenditure divided by number of months

Solution:

Total expenditure during the first 8 months = 4 × ₹6,250 + 4 × ₹6,500 = ₹25,000 + ₹26,000 = ₹51,000

Total income for the year = 12 × ₹9,600 = ₹115,200

Total expenditure for the year = Total income - Total savings

⇒ ₹115,200 - ₹15,000 = ₹100,200

Expenditure for the last 4 months = Total expenditure for the year - Total expenditure during the first 8 months

⇒ ₹100,200 - ₹51,000 = ₹49,200

Average expenditure for the last 4 months = Expenditure for the last 4 months divided by number of months

⇒ ₹49,200/4 = ₹12,300

Hence, the value of x is ₹12,300.

Given:

Marked price of the book = ₹800

First discount = 15%

Second discount = 20%

Concept:

Successive discounts

Selling Price = Marked Price - Discount% of Marked Price

Solution:

After the first discount, the price of the book = ₹800 - 15% of ₹800

⇒ ₹800 - ₹120 = ₹680

After the second discount, the selling price of the book = ₹680 - 20% of ₹680

⇒ ₹680 - ₹136 = ₹544

Therefore, the selling price is ₹544.

Given:

The volume of a hemisphere is 32 times the volume of a sphere with radius 3 units

Concept:

The volume of a sphere is 4/3πr³

The volume of a hemisphere is 2/3πr³

Solution:

Let's denote the radius of the hemisphere as R.

Volume of the sphere = 4/3π(3)³ = 36π

Since the volume of the hemisphere is 32 times the volume of the sphere, 2/3πR³ = 32 x 36π

⇒ R³ = 32 x 18 ×  3 = 1728

Therefore, R = √1728 = 12

Therefore, the diameter of the hemisphere = 2R = 2 x 12 = 24 units

Hence, the diameter of hemisphere is 24 units.

Given:

Two annual installments of Rs. 1,25,000 each

Interest rate = 6% per annum, compounded annually

Concept:

Compound Interest formula and the concept of annuity.

Calculation:

The man paid rupees 1,25,000 as the amount at the end of the first year and another rupees 1,25,000, as the amount at the end of the second year.

Principal for the first year = 1,25,000/(1 + (6/100)) = 117924.5

Principal for the second year = 1,25,000/(1 + (6/100))2 = 111249.5

Total principal = 117924.5 + 111249.5 = 229174

Therefore, sum did he borrow is Rs. 229174.

Given:

10 men can complete the work in 8 days

10 women can complete the work in 7 days

Concept:

Work = Time × Efficiency

Solution:

According to question,

10M × 8 = 10W × 7

M : W = 7 : 8

Total work = 10 × 7 × 8 = 560 units

Total efficiency of Men and Women = 7 + 8 = 15

2 days work when 10 men and 10 women work on alternate days = 15 × 10 = 150 units

6 days work = 150 × 3 = 450 units

7th day 10 women work = 10 × 8 = 80 units

Remaining work = 560 - (450 + 80) = 30 units

10 men complete the remaining work = 30/(10 × 7) = 3/7 days

Total days taken to complete the work = 7 + 3/7 = 7$3\over7$days

Hence, total days taken to complete the work 7$3\over7$days.

Shortcut Trick

Let the quantities be 4 kg, 5 kg, and 6 kg respectively.

Total CP = (4 × 150) + (5 × 90) + (6 × 75) = 600 + 450 + 450 = Rs. 1500.

Total Quantity = 4 + 5 + 6 = 15 kg.

Average CP per kg = 1500 ÷ 15 = Rs. 100.

SP = CP × (100 + P%) ÷ 100 = 100 × 140 ÷ 100 = Rs. 140.

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 140.

Alternate Method

Given: Prices = Rs. 150, Rs. 90, Rs. 75; Ratio = 4 : 5 : 6; Profit = 40%. Formulas: Average CP = (Sum of total costs) ÷ (Sum of quantities) | SP = CP × (1 + Profit/100).

⇒ Weighted Average CP = [(150 × 4) + (90 × 5) + (75 × 6)] ÷ (4 + 5 + 6) ⇒ CP = (600 + 450 + 450) ÷ 15 = 1500 ÷ 15 = Rs. 100. ⇒ Selling Price (SP) = 100 + (40% of 100) = 100 + 40 = Rs. 140.

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 140.

Additional Information

Weighted Average CP

When items of different prices are mixed, the cost price of the mixture is the weighted average: (n₁c₁ + n₂c₂ + n₃c₃) ÷ (n₁ + n₂ + n₃).

Profit Margin

Profit is always calculated on the Cost Price (CP) unless stated otherwise. SP = CP × (100 + Gain%) / 100.

Given:

The price of oil increases by 25 percent

Expenditure on oil increases by 10 percent

Concept:

The effect of price rise on the quantity purchased, given a change in expenditure.

Solution:

Let the initial price be P and the initial quantity be Q, so initial expenditure = PQ

New price = P + 25% of P = 1.25P

New expenditure = PQ + 10% of PQ = 1.1PQ

Quantity purchased at new price = new expenditure/new price = 1.1PQ/1.25P = 0.88Q

Reduction in quantity purchased = Q - 0.88Q = 12% of Q

Therefore, the correct answer is 12 percent.

Given:

The lengths of opposite parallel sides of a trapezium are 12 cm and 8 cm

The shortest distance between the parallel sides (height of the trapezium) is 16 cm

Concept:

The area of a trapezium is given by 1/2 × (sum of the lengths of the parallel sides) × height.

Solution:

Area of the trapezium = 1/2 × (12 cm + 8 cm) × 16 cm

⇒ 1/2 × 20 cm × 16 cm = 160 cm²

Hence, the area of trapezium is 160 cm².

Given:

Santosh got 24000 more votes than Mantosh

Mantosh and Santosh got 30% and 40% of the total votes respectively

Shortcut Trick

10% = 24000

1% = 2400

100% = 240000

Therefore, total number of votes are 240000.

Alternate Method Concept:

Calculation of total votes based on percentage shares of candidates.

Solution:

Let the total number of votes be X

As per the question,

Santosh's votes (40% of X) = Mantosh's votes (30% of X) + 24000

⇒ 40/100 × X = 30/100 × X + 24000

⇒ 10/100 × X = 24000

⇒ X = 240000

Therefore, total number of votes are 240000.

Given:

240 chocolates were bought at ₹9 per dozen

All of them were sold at ₹1 each

Concept:

Profit percentage = (Profit/Cost price) x 100

Solution:

Cost price of each chocolate = ₹9/12 = ₹0.75

Profit for each chocolate = Selling price - Cost price

⇒ ₹1 - ₹0.75 = ₹0.25

Profit percentage = (Profit/Cost price) x 100

⇒ (₹0.25/₹0.75) x 100 = $33\frac{1}{3}$%

Hence, his profit percentage is  $33\frac{1}{3}$%

Given:

The strength of a co-educational School is 3,000

The ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls in the school is 4 ∶ 1

Concept:

Mean proportion of two numbers a and b is √(ab).

Solution:

⇒ Number of boys in the school = 4/5 × 3000 = 2400

⇒ Number of girls in the school = 3000 - 2400 = 600

⇒ Mean proportion = √(2400 × 600) = 1200

Therefore, mean proportional is 1200.

Given:

A natural number leaves a remainder of 4 when divided by 5, 6, and 7

Concept:

Use of the concept of least common multiple (LCM) and remainder

Solution:

The LCM of 5, 6, and 7 is 210

Since the number leaves a remainder of 4, the number should be 210k + 4, where k is a natural number

To find the smallest three-digit number, we choose the smallest k such that the number is a three-digit number, which is k=1

Therefore, the smallest three-digit natural number = 210 × 1 + 4 = 214

Hence, the smallest possible three digit natural number is 214.

Given:

An airplane covers a certain distance at a speed of 510 km/h in 3 h

To cover the same distance in $10\frac{1}{5}$ h

Concept:

Use of the formula Speed = Distance / Time

Solution:

Distance = Speed x Time

⇒ 510 km/h x 3 h = 1530 km

Speed to cover the same distance in $10\frac{1}{5}$ h

⇒ 1530/51/5 = 1530 × (5/51) = 150 km/h

Therefore, it must fly at a speed of 150 km/h.

Given:

The average of 8 numbers is 24

If one of the numbers is excluded, the average becomes 22

Concept:

Calculation of the excluded number from given averages.

Solution:

Sum of the 8 numbers = Average x Number of values

⇒ 24 x 8 = 192

Sum of the 7 numbers = Average x Number of values

⇒ 22 x 7 = 154

Excluded number = Sum of 8 numbers - Sum of 7 numbers

⇒ 192 - 154 = 38

Therefore, the excluded number is 38.

Given data:

Principal (P) = ₹ 8,300

Rate of interest (r) = 10%

Time (t) = 2 years

Concept:

Difference between compound interest and simple interest.

Solution:

Simple interest (SI) = (P × r × t)/100

⇒ ₹ 8,300 × 10% × 2 = ₹ 1660

Compound Interest (CI) = P × [(1 + r/100)^t - 1]

⇒ ₹ 8,300 × [(1 + 10/100)² - 1] = ₹ 1743

Difference = CI - SI

⇒ ₹ 1743 - ₹ 1660 = ₹ 83

Hence, the difference between CI and SI is ₹ 83.

The correct answer is "liberate". 

Key Points

• To liberate means to free someone from restrictions or limitations.
• It denotes the act of setting someone free from a state of subjugation or servitude.
• E.g., "The army was able to liberate the hostages from their captors."
• From the above explanation it is clear that both words are antonyms to each other.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Additional Information

• Subordinate means to treat or regard as of lesser importance than something else.
• It also indicates a lower position in a ranking or hierarchy.
• Example: "In history, many colonial powers used their military superiority to subordinate native populations, imposing their culture, language, and rule upon them."
• Although "subordinate" seems related to "subjugate," it does not represent a direct antonym as it does not mean to free or empower people.
• E.g., "She refused to subordinate her ideals to achieve political gain."
• Enslave means to make someone a slave or to subjugate them.
• It is synonymous with "subjugate" and therefore cannot be an antonym.
• E.g., "The invader tried to enslave the indigenous people."
• To trap means to catch someone or something in a place or situation from which it is hard to escape.
• E.g., "The mouse was trapped in the cage."

The correct answer is: Freezing. 

Key Points

• Here "freezing" is not used to describe a person's feeling in a literal sense, in this context, it can mean feeling extremely cold, similar to freezing conditions. (अत्यधिक ठंड महसूस होना, ठंड की स्थिति के समान)
• When a person says they're "freezing," they mean that they feel very cold.
• Example: After the long walk in the snow, he was freezing.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

• Frosting is a term that refers to a sweet, creamy glaze made of sugar with a liquid, such as water or milk. (पानी या दूध जैसे किसी तरल पदार्थ के साथ चीनी से बना मीठा, मलाईदार शीशा)
• Icing is also a creamy substance that's sweet and is used to cover or fill cakes. (मीठा और केक को ढकने या भरने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है)
• Cold is a sensation often associated with low temperatures. (एक अनुभूति जो अक्सर कम तापमान से जुड़ी होती है)

The correct answer is "Ignore the risk".

Key Points

• The idiom "throw caution to the wind" means to do something without worrying about the possible risks or negative consequences.
• It refers to choosing an action that could be dangerous or could result in negative outcomes, but doing it anyway because the potential reward is considered worth the risk.
• Example: "Knowing the dangers of investing all her savings in a single company, she decided to throw caution to the wind, hoping for a large return."

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 4". ​

The correct answer is "Cautious". 

Key Points

• The term "hasty" implies acting with excessive speed or insufficient consideration.
• In other words, it refers to a decision or action made too quickly, without taking enough time to consider the possible consequences.
• Example: "In their excitement to launch the product, the team made a hasty decision to skip the final testing phase, which unfortunately led to several issues that could have been prevented."
• Cautious means acting with care to avoid potential harm or mistakes.
• A cautious person thinks things over before acting, which is the opposite of acting hastily or rashly.
• For example: "He is a cautious driver, always following the speed limit and checking twice before making a turn."
• From the above explanation it is clear that both words are antonyms to each other.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Additional Information

• Reckless: A person who is reckless shows a disregard for danger, taking risks without thought of the potential negative outcomes.
• This is very much aligned with being hasty, not against it.
• For example: "His reckless actions endangered everyone in the vicinity."
• Brisk: This word usually implies a good, quick pace.
• But it doesn't necessarily imply a lack of caution or consideration, it could also just mean efficient.
• Example: "She maintained a brisk pace during her morning jog."
• Quick: Quick like brisk refers to something done with speed and promptness.
• For example: "Her quick thinking saved the day."

The correct answer is: C

Key Points

• The sentence "C. Last year, I travelled to Japan" expresses the simple past tense.
• It uses the simple past tense ("travelled") to express a completed action in the past.
• It accurately conveys that the speaker traveled to Japan last year.
• Structure of the simple past tense: Subject + Past Simple Verb + Object
• Example: She visited Paris last summer.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

• Sentence A: This sentence contains a tense inconsistency. "Last year" already establishes a past time frame, so the past simple tense should be used.
• Sentence B: This option uses the past continuous tense ("was travelling"), which implies ongoing or continuous action in the past.
• Structure: Subject + Past Simple of "to be" (was/were) + Present Participle Verb (-ing form)
• Example:  I was studying when the phone rang.
• Sentence D: This option uses the past perfect continuous tense ("had been travelling"), indicating a continuous action that was completed before another past event.
• Structure: Subject + Past Perfect of "to be" (had been) + Present Participle Verb (-ing form)
• Example: She had been working on the project for hours before they arrived.

The correct answer is "Disgrace".

Key Points

• The verb "celebrate" typically refers to recognizing a significant or happy day, event, or occasion with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
• It means to acknowledge something with a joyful occasion or festive activity.
• Example: "Every year, they gather with family and friends to celebrate their wedding anniversary with a festive dinner and sharing of fond memories."
• Disgrace means to bring shame or discredit on someone or something.
• For example: "His actions brought disgrace upon his entire family."
• From the above explanation it is clear that both words are antonyms to each other.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 1". 

Additional Information

• Manipulate means to control or influence a person or situation in a clever or unscrupulous way.
• Example sentence: "She was accused of manipulating the situation to her advantage."
• Instigate means to bring about or initiate an action or event.
• Example sentence: "He was accused of instigating the fight."
• To tabulate something means to arrange data or information in a table or other systematic arrangement.
• Example sentence: "She had to tabulate the survey results for her research."

The correct answer is "to". 

Key Points

• Let's analyze each option:
• With: This preposition is generally not used for comparisons of inequality (bigger, smaller, etc.).
• It doesn't fit well in this context.
• Than: "Than" is used after comparative adjectives.
• "Compared" usually takes "to", not "than".
• So this option is not correct.
• To: This option is correct.
• "Compared to" is a standard structure used to contrast two things.
• The sentence reads: "The moon looks bright and beautiful in the cloudless night sky. Yet it is very small compared to Earth."
• In: The preposition "in" is used to show location or state, not to make comparisons.
• Hence, this isn't the appropriate choice.
• By selecting "option 3", the sentence is grammatically correct and clear in conveying its meaning, implying that the moon, although bright and beautiful in a cloudless night sky, is much smaller when compared to the size of the Earth.

The correct answer is "are wearing".

Key Points

• The verb phrase "are wearing" is in the present continuous tense.
• The present continuous tense is composed of two parts - the present tense of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) + the present participle of the main verb (which is formed by adding -ing to the base of the main verb).
• In this case:
• "are" is the present tense of the verb "to be."
• "wearing" is the present participle of the verb "wear."
• This tense is used to describe an ongoing action that is happening at the present moment.
• So, "you are wearing" effectively describes the ongoing situation, i.e., at the moment, the person is wearing a blue shirt.
• The sentence "This blue shirt you are wearing really looks expensive" is grammatically correct and expresses that the speaker is commenting on the appearance of the shirt that the person is currently wearing.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

The correct answer is "Pretty". 

Key Points

• The term "beautiful" describes something that is pleasing to the senses or mind aesthetically.
• It's commonly used to compliment appearance, scenery, art, or other things that induce pleasure by their perceived visual or sensual qualities.
• Example: "The sunset painted the sky with shades of pink and orange, creating a beautiful spectacle that left everyone in awe."
• Pretty is a synonym for beautiful.
• It describes something or someone who is attractive in a delicate way.
• For example, "She wore a pretty dress to the party."
• From above explanation it is clear that both words are synonyms to each other.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3". 

Additional Information

• Dull: Something that is dull lacks brightness, vibrancy, or interest.
• It's often used to describe things that are not exciting or that bore you.
• For example, "The lecture was dull and uninteresting."
• Drab: Drab describes something that lacks brightness, is unlighted, monotonous, or lacking in interest.
• It often refers to colour that is dull, lifeless or cheerless.
• For example, "The room was drab until she added colorful pillows and curtains."
• Homely can have two distinct meanings depending on the geographical context.

The correct answer is "regular". 

Key Points

• The word "casual" refers to something relaxed, comfortable, or unconstrained, particularly with reference to clothing, manners, or social activities.
• This term is generally used to refer to attire that is suitable for everyday wear and distinct from more formal or elaborate clothes.
• For example: "Despite being the CEO of a major corporation, he preferred a casual dress code in the office, often wearing jeans and a simple t-shirt."
• In certain contexts, "regular" can be used as a synonym for "casual."
• ​It refers to something that is normal or usual.
• When considering attire, a "regular" dress would be one that is not overly elaborate or formal.
• Example: "Lisa took her regular morning jog around the park to kick-start her day."
• From the above explanation it is clear that both are synonyms to each other.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3". 

Additional Information

• Temporary: This word usually refers to something that's not permanent or lasting.
• Formal: This word typically refers to following rules or conventional standards.
• Uniform: This refers to clothing worn by members of an organization (like a school or army) while participating in that organization's activity.

The correct answer is: Indispensable

Key Points

• The spelling error in the original sentence is the word "indespensable," which should be spelt as "indispensable."
• "Indispensable" means absolutely necessary or essential, and it is spelt with an "i" after the "n." (नितांत आवश्यक)
• Example: Smartphones have become an indispensable tool for communication and information access in our fast-paced, modern society.
• Corrected sentence: Technology has become an indispensable element in our day-to-day activities.
• Therefore, the corrected sentence uses the accurate spelling of "indispensable" to convey the intended meaning that technology has become a necessary and essential element in our daily activities.

Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

The correct answer is "Appearanse". 

Key Points

• The word "Appearanse" word is incorrectly spelled.
• The correct spelling should be "appearance".
• Appearance refers to the way that someone or something looks. (जिस तरह से कोई व्यक्ति या वस्तु दिखती है)
• For example, "She always takes great care in her appearance before stepping out."

From the above explanation, it is clear that the correct answer is Option 1. 

Additional Information

• Appropriate means suitable or proper in the circumstances. (परिस्थिति में उपयुक्त या उचित)
• Apparatus refers to a complex structure within an organization or system or a set of equipment or tools used for a specific purpose. (किसी संगठन या प्रणाली के भीतर एक जटिल संरचना या किसी विशिष्ट उद्देश्य के लिए उपयोग किए जाने वाले उपकरणों या उपकरणों का एक सेट)
• To appreciate something means to recognize the full worth or value of it or to be grateful for it. (इसके पूर्ण मूल्य या मूल्य को पहचानना या इसके लिए आभारी होना)

The correct answer is "Be patient". 

Key Points

• The idiom "hold your horses" is typically used to tell someone to wait, slow down, or be patient. 
• For example: Before the results were announced, the teacher told the eager students, "Hold your horses, I'm still calculating the final scores."
• From the above explanation the correct answer is "Option 1".

The correct answer is option no. (1) i.e. 'Shallow'.

Key Points

• The word Profound means the deepest part of something.(गहरा)
• Example:- His knowledge of history is profound.
• The word Shallow means not very deep, upper part of something.(छिछला)
• Example:- Serve the noodles in a shallow bowl.
• As both the words Profound and Shallow are opposite in meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is option no.(1)

Additional Information

• Other options are: 
• Dangerous-  able or likely to cause harm or injury.(ख़तरनाक)
• Hot- having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.(गर्म)
• Turbid- opaque, or thick with suspended matter.(सिथिल)

The correct answer is "Prime". 

Key Points

• The term "heyday" refers to the period of one's greatest success, prosperity, or vigor.
• It's commonly used to refer to the time when someone or something was most powerful or popular.
• Example: "In his heyday, the athlete was virtually unbeatable."
• The term "prime" can refer to the period of greatest achievability or success, the peak of one's life or career. 
• Example: "During the prime of his career, the musician released multiple chart-topping albums that solidified his place in the music industry."
• From the above explanation it is clear that both words are synonyms to each other.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3". 

Additional Information

• Yesteryears: This term generally refers to past times.
• Though it could suggest a similar concept to "heyday" in the sense of looking back at a previous time, "yesteryears" do not inherently convey the aspect of being in one’s prime or at a peak of power or success.
• Dreamy: This term is typically used to describe something that is serene, pleasing, or fantastic (like in a dream), or it is used to describe someone who is not focused on the present.
• Fateful: This term usually refers to something that has far-reaching and often disastrous consequences or implications.

The correct answer is: 'were'

Key Points

• 'Were' is used with plural subjects or the second person singular (you) in the past tense.
• Example: They were at the party, or You were late.
• ​In the given sentence, "were" is correct because it agrees with the plural subject "Residents."
• The use of "were" aligns with the plural nature of the subject (Residents) and is appropriate for describing a past event.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• 'Is' used with singular subjects in the present tense.
• For example: He is a doctor, or She is reading a book.
• 'Are' is used with plural subjects in the present tense.
• For example: They are students, or We are going to the park.
• 'Was' is used with singular subjects in the past tense.
• For example: She was at the store, or It was a beautiful day.

The correct answer is: 'there'

Key Points

• 'There' is used to indicate a specific location or place that is more distant from the speaker.
• Example: The park is over there.
• In the given sentence, "there" is correct because it indicates the location where the driver left his vehicle.
• The phrase "left his vehicle there" means that he left it at that particular location, near the end of the street.
• "There" is used as an adverb of place, specifying the spot where the action (leaving the vehicle) occurred.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

• 'Then' is used to indicate a time sequence or consequence.
• For example: First, we will go to the store, and then we'll have dinner.
• 'Here' is used to indicate a specific location or place that is near.
• For example: I am standing right here.
• 'Their' is used to show possession, indicating that something belongs to a group of people.
• For example: They are bringing their books to the library.

The correct answer is: 'by'

Key Points

• 'By' is used to express proximity, nearness, or the means by which something is done.
• Example: I'll meet you by the coffee shop, or She painted the picture by hand.
• In the given sentence, "by" is correct because it indicates the agent or cause of the action.
• The phrase "hit by a stolen van" specifies that the car was impacted or struck, and the term "by" is used to denote the entity or force responsible for the action, which is the stolen van.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

• 'On' is used to indicate a surface or position in contact with something.
• For example: The book is on the table.
• 'In' is used to denote being inside or within a space.
• For example: She is in the room.
• 'Above' is used to indicate a higher position or location in relation to something else.
• For example: The plane is flying above the clouds.

The correct answer is: Start

Key Points

• "Start" is a verb that refers to the beginning or initiation of an action, process, event, or state.
• "Start" is used as the base form of the verb.
• Example: I start my car every morning.
• In the given context of the sentence, "start" is the correct choice for the blank, and using the base form of the verb is appropriate because it follows the modal verb "would not."
• When using a modal verb like "would," the base form of the main verb is used.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• "Started" is used as the past tense of the verb.
• For example: She started her new job last week.
• "Starting" is used as the present participle (used in present continuous or gerund forms).
• For example: They are starting the project today.
• "Starts" is used when referring to the third person singular (he, she, it) in the present tense.
• For example: He starts his work early in the morning.

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Confusion Points

• The choice between "start" and "starts" depends on the grammatical structure of the sentence and the subject-verb agreement.
• In this case, "start" is the base form of the verb, and it agrees with the structure dictated by the past tense modal "would not."
• Using "starts" (as 'he', the third-person singular form is mentioned) in this context, would create a disagreement in verb tense.

The correct answer is: Stole

Key Points

• Stole means to take something unlawfully or without permission. (गैरकानूनी तरीके से या बिना अनुमति के कुछ लेना)
• Example: She stole a pen from the office supplies without anyone noticing.
• ​The word "stole" is fitting in this context because it implies that the thief took or appropriated the bicycle without permission or lawful right, given the context of criminal activity.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• Parked: To station a vehicle in a specific place for a period of time. (किसी वाहन को किसी निश्चित स्थान पर कुछ समय के लिए खड़ा करना)
• Bought: To acquire something by paying money for it. (किसी वस्तु के लिए धन देकर उसे प्राप्त करना)
• Lent: To temporarily give someone the use or possession of something with the expectation that it will be returned or repaid. (अस्थायी रूप से किसी को किसी चीज़ का उपयोग या कब्ज़ा इस उम्मीद के साथ देना कि उसे वापस कर दिया जाएगा या चुका दिया जाएगा)

'इंगित' का अर्थ नहीं होता है- अवस्था

• अवस्था का अर्थ- हालत, दशा, स्थिति।
• जैसे- वह इस समय ऐसी अवस्था में है कि उससे तर्क करना ठीक नहीं।

Key Pointsइंगित-

• अर्थ: संकेत,  इशारा, अभिप्राय।
• ​जैसे-  रिपोर्ट मुझे इंगित करती है कि कंपनी संघर्ष कर रही है।

Additional Informationकुछ प्रमुख अनेकार्थी शब्द:-

'शब' के अर्थ से वाक्य की पूर्ति करता है - रात

• अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• वाक्य- श्मशानघाट में शव को रात दस बजे पहुँचाया गया।
• वाक्य में रेखांकित के स्थान पर 'शब' का अर्थ 'रात' होगा।
• शब' का अर्थ- रात, रात्रि, रजनी, निशा।

Additional Informationअन्य विकल्प-

'जो अपने मत का अनुयायी हो' वाक्यांश के लिए एक सार्थक शब्द है- आत्माभिमत

• अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• जो अपने मत का अनुयायी हो- आत्माभिमत

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Informationकुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द:-

क्रिया विशेषण का उदाहरण नहीं है - अब उठ भी जाओ। अन्य सभी विकल्प संगत है। 

Key Points

Important Pointsक्रिया विशेषण का उदाहरण-

• आज तेज़ बारिश होगी।
• तुम्हें कम बोलना चाहिए।
• वह धीरे-धीरे चलता है।

Additional Information

वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द होगा - अनन्योपाय

• अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• जिसका दूसरा उपाय न हो- अनन्योपाय

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Informationकुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द:-

'मेरे पास एक बहुत लंबी खड़ी है।' इस वाक्य में अशुद्ध शब्द का प्रयोग है- खड़ी

• अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• दिए गये वाक्य में 'शब्द चयन' की त्रुटि है।
• यहाँ 'खड़ी' सार्थक शब्द नही है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नही हो रहा।
• अत: सार्थक शब्द 'छड़ी' होना चाहिए।
• सही वाक्य - मेरे पास एक बहुत लंबी छड़ी है।
• 'छड़ी' का अर्थ- बाँस आदि का पतला एवं छोटा डंडा, सोटी।

Additional Informationशब्द चयन की अशुद्धि:- 

उपरोक्त वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द के विलोम शब्द है- कनिष्ठ

• अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• वाक्य- बलराम विनय का ज्येष्ठ भाई है।
• वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द 'ज्येष्ठ' के विलोम शब्द 'कनिष्ठ' होगा।
• 'ज्येष्ठ' का अर्थ- अवस्था या उम्र आदि में सबसे बड़ा।
• 'कनिष्ठ' का अर्थ- वय या उम्र में छोटा, सबसे छोटा।

Important Pointsकुछ महत्वपूर्ण विलोम शब्द:-

Additional Information कुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण विलोम शब्द:-

वाक्य में रेखांकित खंड के स्थान पर प्रयुक्त होने वाले सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प है- लागू

• अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• दिए गये वाक्य में 'विशेषण शब्द प्रयोग' की त्रुटि है।
• यहाँ 'चालू' सार्थक शब्द नही है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नही हो रहा।
• अत: सार्थक शब्द 'लागू' होना चाहिए।
• सही वाक्य - आज से यह नियम लागू है।
• लागू- क्रियान्वित, प्रयुक्त या चरितार्थ होने वाला।

Important Points विशेषण संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ-

• विशेषण का प्रयोग विशेष्य (संज्ञा व सर्वनाम) के लिंग और वचन के अनुसार किया जाता है।
• वाक्य में कई बार अनावश्यक, अनियमित व अनुपयुक्त विशेषण का प्रयोग हो जाता है। जो वाक्य को अशुद्ध कर देते हैं।

उदाहरण -

'उल्टा चोर कोतवाल को डांटे' मुहावरे का सही अर्थ है- स्वयं दोषी होते हुए भी निर्दोष को धमकाना 

• अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

Important Points कुछ महत्वपूर्ण मुहावरा, अर्थ और उनके वाक्य प्रयोग:-