SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 27 Jan 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

The logic followed here is:

Hence, 'LYWS' is the correct answer.

The least possible Venn diagram is:          

Conclusions:

I. Some trees are leaves. → Follows (As, All leaves are plants and All plants are trees, so some part of trees are also leaves)

II. All leaves are big. → Follows (As, All leaves are plants, All plants are trees and All trees are big, so all leaves are big)

Hence, 'Both conclusions I and II follow' is the correct answer.

Six students A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting around a circular table, all facing opposite to the centre.

1. D is to the immediate right of E, who is to the immediate right of F.
2. A is the immediate neighbour of D and C.

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

Clearly, B is sitting second to the left of E.

Hence, 'B' is the correct answer.

1. + and × 

15 ÷ 5 + 27 × 3 - 9 = 51

⇒ 15 ÷ 5 + 27 × 3 - 9 = 51

⇒ 3 + 81 - 9 = 51

⇒ 84 - 9 = 51

⇒ 75 ≠ 51

2. ÷ and × 

15 × 5 ÷ 27 + 3 - 9 = 51

⇒ 15 × 0.18 + 3 - 9 = 51

⇒ 2.7 + 3 - 9 = 51

⇒ 5.7 - 9 = 51

⇒ -3.3 ≠ 51

3. ÷ and + 

15 + 5 × 27 ÷ 3 - 9 = 51

⇒ 15 + 5 × 9 - 9 = 51

⇒ 15 + 45 - 9 = 51

⇒ 60 - 9 = 51 

⇒ 51 = 51 

4. + and - 

15 ÷ 5 × 27 - 3 + 9 = 51

⇒ 3 × 27 - 3 + 9 = 51

⇒ 81 - 3 + 9 = 51

⇒ 90 - 3 = 51

⇒ 87 ≠ 51

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

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (Second number - Third number) × 11 = First number

• (264, 43, 19) → (43 - 19) × 11 = 24 × 11 = 264
• (132, 27, 15) → (27 - 15) × 11 = 12 × 11 = 132

Similarly,

• (176, 39, 23) → (39 - 23) × 11 = 16 × 11 = 176

Hence, '(176, 39, 23)' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Similarly,

Hence, 'PTBPHG' is the correct answer.

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, 'option 1' is the correct answer.

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, 'option 1' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, '431' is the correct answer.

1. + and -

105 ÷ 15 × 54 - 6 + 18 = 222

⇒ 7 × 54 - 6 + 18 = 222

⇒ 378 - 6 + 18 = 222

⇒ 396 - 6 = 222

⇒ 390 ≠ 222

2. ÷ and × 

105 × 15 ÷ 54 + 6 - 18 = 222

⇒ 105 × 0.27 + 6 - 18 = 222

⇒ 283.5 + 6 - 18 = 222

⇒ 289.5 - 18 = 222

⇒ 271.5 ≠ 222

3. + and ×

105 ÷ 15 + 54 × 6 - 18 = 222

⇒ 7 + 324 - 18 = 222

⇒ 331 - 18 = 222

⇒ 313 ≠ 222

4. ÷ and +

105 + 15 × 54 ÷ 6 - 18 = 222

⇒ 105 + 15 × 9 - 18 = 222

⇒ 105 + 135 - 18 = 222

⇒ 240 - 18 = 222

⇒ 222 = 222

Hence, ‘÷ and +’ is the correct answer.

H $ I + J - K → H is mother of I, I is father of J, J is brother of K.

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

Clearly, H is the paternal grandmother of K.

Hence, ‘Paternal grandmother’ is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Similarly,

Hence, 'HQTGUV' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, 'K' is the correct answer.

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

2. Differentiate
3. Difficult
4. Dilute
5. Dissolve
6. Distance

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

As 6 is the common face on both the dice, keeping it constant and then rotating in clockwise direction, we get the faces opposite to each other:

Clearly, '2' will be the number on the face opposite the face showing '1'.

Hence, '2' is the correct answer.

Seven people Q, R, Y, W, T, E, and U are sitting in a straight row, facing north.

1. U sits at the extreme right. 2. Only three people sit to the left of R.  3. Only two people sit between Q and R.

4. W is the immediate neighbour of Q and E.

4. T is the immediate neighbour of R and Y. 

Clearly, R sits at the centre of the row.

Hence, 'R' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

32 × 1 + 2 = 32 + 2 = 34

34 × 2 + 2 = 68 + 2 = 70

70 × 3 + 2 = 210 + 2 = 212

212 × 4 + 2 = 248 + 2 = 850

850 × 5 + 2 = 4250 + 2 = 4252

Hence, '70' is the correct answer.

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

The figure in the series is rotating in 90° anti-clockwise direction.

Hence, 'option 3' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Note: Second and Third letters of the word are coded according to the equivalent opposite letter of a particular letter of the word. 

Similarly,

Hence, 'CZPF' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Similarly,

Hence, 'WTXUW' is the correct answer.

The correct answer is Manipur.

Key Points

• Lui-Ngai-Ni:-
• It is a two-day seed-sowing festival celebrated by the Naga tribes of Manipur, India.
• It is celebrated on the 14^th and 15^th of February, marking the beginning of the spring season and the new year for the Nagas.
• The festival is a time to celebrate the fertility of the land and to pray for a bountiful harvest.
• The name of the festival comes from three different Naga languages:-
• Lui (Mao language): seed
• Ngai (Rongmei language): festival
• Ni (Tangkhul language): sowing
• The festival is celebrated in all the Naga inhabited areas in Manipur, however, the main festivity is hosted alternately at the Naga inhabited district headquarters namely Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Senapati and Chandel.

Additional Information

• Names of festivals of Assam:-
• Bihu (Rongali Bihu, Kati Bihu, Bhogali Bihu)

Ambubachi Mela

Dwijing Festival

Ali-Ai-Ligang

Baikho

Rongker

• Names of festivals of Arunachal Pradesh:-
• Losar
• Saga Dawa
• Mopin Festival
• Nyokum Festival
• Dree Festival
• Ziro Festival of Music
• Solung
• Siang River Festival
• Pangsau Pass Winter Festival
• Names of festivals of Sikkim:-
• Losoong
• Saga Dawa
• Lhabab Duchen
• Pang Lhabsol
• Dashain
• Tihar
• Chahhar

The correct answer is E- Commerce

Key Points

• E-Commerce:-
• It is a facility available for sale and purchase of goods through internet and fax is E-Commerce.
• It includes a wide range of activities, such as online shopping, online auctions, and electronic data interchange.
• E-Commerce is a convenient and efficient way to buy and sell goods.
• It allows buyers to browse and compare products from a wide range of sellers, and it allows sellers to reach a global audience.

Additional Information

• Television:-
• It is a mode of entertainment.
• Postal Service:-
• It is a government agency or private company that provides mail services to the public.
• Telephone Service
• it is a mode of communication.

The correct answer is National Nritya Shiromani.

Key Points

• Anindta Neogy Anaam:-
• She is an US-based Kathak exponent.
• Anindita Anaam is a recipient of prestigious national awards like Jayadev Rashtriya Puraskar and Bidagdha Nartaki Samman for her outstanding achievement in the preservation and promotion of Indian art in India and abroad.
• She also received National Nritya Shiromani award.
• National Nritya Shiromani award:-
• The National Nritya Shiromani award is given to outstanding dance performers and musicians of India and abroad for promoting and preserving India's traditional classical art forms.

Additional Information

• Padma Vibhushan:-
• It is the second-highest civilian award in India, after the Bharat Ratna.
• It is given for "exceptional and distinguished service" in any field of activity, without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex.
• The award was instituted on 2 January 1954, and has been awarded to over 325 individuals, including nineteen posthumous and twenty-one non-citizen recipients.
• Abhinandan Saroja National Award:-
• It was started on the birthday of the legendary Guru Smt. Padma Bhushan Saroja Vaidyanathan.
• The award started for honoring the legacy in the field of Indian Classical Dance.
• Padma Bhushan:-
• It is the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, preceded by the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan and followed by the Padma Shri.
• It was Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is given for "distinguished service of a high order... without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex."

The correct answer is total imports.

Key Points

• Net exports equal total exports minus total imports.
• This value can either be positive (resulting in a trade surplus, where a nation exports more goods and services than it imports) or negative (resulting in a trade deficit, where a nation imports more goods and services than it exports).

Additional Information

• Total Interest:
• It refers to the entire amount of financial remuneration that is earned over a specific period of time for lending money or other resources.
• In the context of savings or an investment, it would be the sum earned over that period of time as a reward for investment.
• In terms of a loan, it would be the cost of borrowing that is paid to the lender.
• Total Income:
• It is the aggregate amount of earnings generated by an individual or business.
• For individuals, total income can include earnings from salaries, investments, rental income, business income, dividends, etc.
• For businesses, this would typically be the sum of all sales, before any deductions or expenses.
• Total Revenue:
• It is a business term that refers to the total receipts from selling a certain quantity of goods or service.
• It's an important part of a company's income statement and is often considered the "top line" figure as it sits at the top of the document.
• It's calculated by multiplying the price of the goods or services by the quantity sold.

The correct answer is 373K

Key Points

• Gypsum:-
• It is also known as calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O), loses water when heated and becomes calcium sulfate hemihydrate, also known as Plaster of Paris (CaSO4·0.5H2O).
• This dehydration process typically occurs when the gypsum is heated to a range of 373 K to 393 K (which is equivalent to 100 to 120 degrees Celsius or 212 to 248 degrees Fahrenheit).

The correct answer is Satyarth Prakash.

Key Points

• Satyarth Prakash:-
• Satyarth Prakash was written by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj.
• It was first published in 1875 in Hindi and later translated into several other languages, including English, Punjabi, and Gujarati.
• The book is a comprehensive treatise on religion, philosophy, and social reform.
• It covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of God, the soul, the universe, and the purpose of life.
• It also criticizes many of the popular religious beliefs and practices of the time, such as idol worship, caste discrimination, and child marriage.

Additional Information

• Kabuliwala:-
• It is a short story by Rabindranath Tagore, first published in 1892.
• It tells the story of Rehmat, an Afghan fruit seller who travels to India each year to sell his wares.
• He befriends a young girl named Mini, and the two develop a close bond. However, when Mini's father discovers that Rehmat is a Muslim, he forbids the two from seeing each other.
• Stray Birds:-
• It is a collection of short poems by Rabindranath Tagore, first published in 1916.
• The poems are a meditation on a variety of topics, including love, nature, and the human condition.
• They are written in a simple, lyrical style, and they have been translated into many languages.
• Gitanjali:-
• It is a collection of poems by Rabindranath Tagore, first published in 1910.
• The poems are religious in nature, and they express Tagore's deep devotion to God.
• They are written in a beautiful and lyrical style, and they have been translated into many languages.

The correct answer is West

Key Points

• Citadel:-
• The part of Harappan cities that was known as the citadel was the West Side.
• It was typically located on a raised area and was surrounded by high walls.
• The citadel was home to the most important buildings in the city, including temples, palaces, and administrative buildings.
• It was also the center of the city's defense system.

Additional Information

• Harappan civilization
• Harappan civilization is also called as Indus Valley Civilization (IVC).
• John Marshall was the first researcher to use the term, ‘Indus Valley Civilization’.
• Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) is one of the four great civilizations of the world.
• It flourished along the flood plains of Indus and Ghaggar-Hakra.
• It was spread across the western part of South Asia that now lies in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Indus Valley Civilization spread from the year 2500 – 1750 BC according to radio-carbon dating.
• The capital cities were Mohenjodaro and Harappa.

The correct answer is Sikkim.

Key Points

• As per the 2011 Indian Census, the state with the lowest recorded population was Sikkim.
• Sikkim, located in the northeastern part of India, has a population of approximately 610,577, which is the smallest among the Indian states.
• The lowest population in Sikkim is due to its geographical location and terrain. The landlocked state has a rough mountainous terrain which is not conducive to high population density.

Additional Information

• Census in India:
• It was done for the first time in 1872 under the British Viceroy Lord Mayo.
• After that, it is conducted at intervals every 10 years.
• However, the first complete census of India was conducted in 1881.
• Since 1949, it is conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
• All censuses after 1951 were conducted under the 1948 Census Act.
• As of 2011, the Census of India has been conducted 15 times.​
• According to the State Census 2011,
• The most populated state in India is Uttar Pradesh with a population of 19.96 crores.
• The least populated state in the country is Sikkim with a population of 60, 7688.
• Mizoram is the second least populous state in India with around 1,091,014 population.
• Arunachal Pradesh is the third least populous state.

The correct answer is 36.

Key Points

• 36^th edition of the National Games 2022:-
• It was held in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Bhavnagar in the state of Gujarat from September 29 to October 12, 2022.
• It was the first time that Gujarat hosted the National Games.
• A total of 36 sports were included in the program, including athletics, badminton, boxing, cycling, fencing, football, gymnastics, handball, hockey, judo, kabaddi, kho-kho, lawn tennis, mallakhamb, rowing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling, and yogasana.
• The mascot for the Games was the Savaj Asiatic Lion, which is the state animal of Gujarat.
• The theme song for the Games was "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat", which means "One India, Best India".

Additional Information

• National Games of India:-
• It is a multi-sport event held every two years, in which athletes from the different states and union territories of India compete against each other in a variety of sports.
• The Games are organized by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the government of the host state.
• The National Games were first held in 1924, and have been held every four years since then, with the exception of 1939 and 1943 due to World War II.

The correct answer is Lysosomes

Key Points

• Lysosomes:-
• These are small, spherical organelles that contain digestive enzymes.
• They are responsible for breaking down a wide variety of cellular waste products, including worn-out organelles, food particles, and bacteria.
• Lysosomes are also involved in recycling cellular components, such as amino acids and proteins.
• Lysosomes are a kind of waste disposal system of the cell.
• Lysosomes are essential for maintaining cell health and function.
• If lysosomes are not functioning properly, cellular waste products can build up and damage the cell.
• This can lead to a variety of diseases, including cancer and lysosomal storage diseases.

Additional Information

• Ribosome:-
• A ribosome is a complex molecular machine that synthesizes proteins from amino acids.
• It is found in all living cells, both prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Ribosomes are made up of two subunits, a large one and a small one.
• The small subunit binds to messenger RNA (mRNA) and decodes the genetic code, while the large subunit adds amino acids to the growing polypeptide chain.
• Mitochondria:-
• Mitochondria, often referred to as the "powerhouses of the cell," are specialized organelles found in most eukaryotic organisms.
• They are primarily responsible for energy production in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) through the process of oxidative phosphorylation.
• Vacuoles:-
• These are membrane-bound organelles present in all plant and fungal cells and some protist, animal and bacterial cells.
• They're essentially enclosed compartments filled with water containing inorganic and organic molecules, including enzymes.

The correct answer is Article 148

Key Points

• Article 148:-
• Article 148 of the Indian Constitution deals with the provisions related to the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG).
• It states that there shall be a Comptroller and Auditor-General of India who shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal and shall only be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
• The CAG is an independent authority responsible for auditing the accounts of the Union and State Governments, as well as public sector undertakings.
• The CAG's reports are tabled in the Parliament and State Legislatures, and play a vital role in ensuring accountability and transparency in the financial management of the government.

Additional Information

• Article 134:-
• It​ provides the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme court in criminal cases.
• The Supreme court of India is the highest appellate court in India.
• The appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court can be invoked by a certificate granted by the High Court concerned under Article 132(1), 133(1), or 134 of the Constitution.
• Article 160:-
• It deals with the discharge of the functions of the Governor in certain contingencies.
• It states that the President may make such provision as he thinks fit for the discharge of the functions of the Governor of a State in any contingency not provided for in Chapter II of the Constitution.
• Article 158:-
• ​Article 158 of the Constitution of India outlines the qualifications for the position of Governor of a state.

The correct answer is Mysuru- Chennai

Key Points

• Vande Bharat Express:-
• The Vande Bharat Express is a semi-high-speed train that is manufactured in India.
• It is known for its speed, comfort, and safety features.
• The train can travel at speeds of up to 160 km/h and is equipped with features such as automatic doors, Wi-Fi, and GPS.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first Vande Bharat Express Train on the Chennai-Bengaluru-Mysuru route in South India on November 11, 2022.

Additional Information

• Following are the other Vande Bharat Express trains currently operational in India:
• New Delhi-Varanasi
• New Delhi-Katra
• New Delhi-Chandigarh
• Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad

The correct answer is Catch the rain.

Key Points

• Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain:-
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign on World Water Day, 2021.
• The campaign is a nation-wide water conservation movement aimed at creating awareness about the importance of water conservation and promoting rainwater harvesting.
• The campaign is being implemented in all districts, rural as well as urban areas, of the country with the main theme “Catch the Rain, where it falls, when it falls”.
• The campaign has five focused interventions:
• Rainwater harvesting and water conservation
• Enumerating, geo-tagging and making inventory of water bodies
• Renovation of traditional and other water bodies
• Reuse of water and recharging of structures
• Watershed development and intensive afforestation

The correct answer is Self-Reliance.

Key Points

• The first seven Five Year Plans in India gave importance to self-reliance.
• Self-reliance means avoiding imports of those goods which could be produced in India itself.
• This policy was considered a necessity in order to reduce India's dependence on foreign countries, especially for food.
• The first seven Five Year Plans emphasized the development of the following sectors to achieve self-reliance:
• Agriculture: The plans invested in irrigation projects, dams, and agricultural research to increase food production.
• Industry: The plans focused on the development of heavy industries, such as steel, machinery, and chemicals.
• Infrastructure: The plans invested in roads, railways, ports, and power generation to support economic growth.
• The focus on self-reliance was instrumental in India's economic development during the first few decades after independence.
• The country became self-sufficient in food production and made significant progress in industrialization. However, the policy of import substitution was also criticized for making Indian goods less competitive in the global market.

The correct answer is Bharatiya Janata Party.

Key Points

• Pushkar Singh Dhami:-
• He is an Indian politician who is the 10^th and current Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.
• He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and represents the Champawat Assembly constituency.
• Dhami joined the BJP in 1994 and quickly rose through the party ranks.
• He served as the president of the BJP's youth wing in Uttarakhand from 2002 to 2009.
• In 2012, he was elected to the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly from the Khatima constituency. He was re-elected in 2017 and 2022.

Additional Information

• Communist Party of India:-
• CPI is a left-wing political party in India. It was founded in 1925 and is one of the oldest political parties in the country.
• The CPI's ideology is based on Marxism-Leninism. The party's goal is to establish a communist society in India.
• Nationalist Congress Party:-
• NCP is a political party in India. It was founded in 1999 by Sharad Pawar, who broke away from the Indian National Congress (INC).
• The NCP is a centre-left party that advocates for social justice and economic equality. The party's symbol is a clock.
• Indian National Congress:-
• INC is a political party in India with widespread roots.
• Founded in 1885, it was the first modern nationalist movement to emerge in the British Empire in Asia and Africa.

The correct answer is Narmada.

Key Points

• Narmada River 
• Is the longest river of Madhya Pradesh, followed by the Tapti.
• The Source of the Narmada is Narmada Kund which is located at Amarkantak in Anuppur District, Madhya Pradesh.
• The Narmada is also known as the Rewa.
• People from Madhya Pradesh depend fully on the Narmada River, they consider Narmada as the Life Line of Madhya Pradesh.
• It is one of the major rivers in India that run from east to west along with Tapti and the Mahi.
• It flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh (1,077 km ), Maharashtra (74 km), and in Gujarat (161 km).
• It discharges its water into the Arabian sea.

Additional Information

• Mahanadi River:-
• The Mahanadi river has its source in the Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh, about 6 kilometers from the village of Pharsiya.
• The river then flows through Chhattisgarh and Odisha before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
• The Mahanadi is the third largest river in peninsular India after the Godavari and Krishna rivers.
• It is a major source of water for irrigation, drinking, and hydroelectric power generation in the two states.
• ​Krishna River:-
• ​It originates from the Western Ghats range near Mahabaleshwar in the state of Maharashtra.
• The Krishna River has a large and very fertile delta, which continues northeast towards the Godavari River region.
• The length of the Krishna river is about 1400 km.
• The Krishna River has the two largest tributaries, the Bhima (North) and the Tungabhadra (South)
• Ganga river:-​
• The Ganga is the most important river in India.
• It rises in the Gangotri glacier near Gaumukh (3,900 m) in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
• Here, it is known as the Bhagirathi.
• It cuts through the central and the lesser Himalayas in narrow gorges.
• At Devprayag, the Bhagirathi meets the Alaknanda, hereafter, it is known as the Ganga.
• The Ganga enters the plains at Haridwar.
• The river has a length of 2,525 km.
• It is shared by Uttarakhand (110 km) and Uttar Pradesh (1,450 km), Bihar (445 km), and West Bengal (520 km).
• The important left bank tributaries are the Ramganga, the Gomati, the Ghaghara, the Gandak, the Kosi and the Mahananda.

The correct answer is Ananda Shankar

Key Points

• Ananda Shankar:-
• He was an Indian musician, singer, and composer best known for fusing Western and Eastern musical styles. He was not a Kathak Dancer.
• He was the son of dancer and choreographer Uday Shankar and the nephew of sitar player Ravi Shankar.
• Ananda Shankar was a pioneer of fusion music.
• He combined the traditional sounds of the sitar and tabla with Western rock, jazz, and electronic music to create a new and unique sound.
• His music was both innovative and accessible, and it helped to introduce Indian music to a new audience.

Additional Information

• Sitara Devi:-
• She was an Indian dancer of the classical Kathak style of dancing, a singer, and an actress.
• She was the recipient of several awards and accolades, and performed at several prestigious venues in India and abroad; including the Royal Albert Hall, London (1967) and at the Carnegie Hall, New York (1976).
• Gopi Krishna:-
• He was an Indian Kathak dancer, actor, and choreographer.
• He also studied Bharatnatyam.
• In 1952, at the age of seventeen, Gopi Krishna became one of the youngest choreographers in Hindi film history when he was hired to choreograph dances for Madhubala in the film Saqi.
• Shambu Maharaj:-
• He was an Indian Kathak dancer, choreographer, and teacher.
• He is considered to be one of the greatest Kathak dancers of all time.

The correct answer is Dhyan Chand.

Key Points

• Dhyan Chand:-
• He was an Indian field hockey player and captain.
• He is often regarded as India's greatest hockey player and one of the world's best hockey players ever.
• He started playing hockey in local clubs before joining the Indian Army in 1926.
• In the 1936 Berlin Olympics he was the captain, and India defeated Germany 8-1 in the final to win their third consecutive gold medal.
• Chand scored three goals in the match, and he was named the player of the tournament.

Additional Information

• Ahmed Sher Khan:-
• He was an Indian field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
• He was a member of the Indian field hockey team, which won the gold medal.
• His son Aslam Sher Khan is also a hockey player who was a part of the gold-winning Indian hockey team at the 1975 World Cup.
• Roop Singh:-
• He was an Indian field hockey player who was part of the Indian field hockey team, which won gold medals for India at the 1932 and 1936 Olympic Games.
• He was the younger brother of Dhyan Chand, the most celebrated player in Indian hockey and widely regarded as the greatest hockey player ever.
• Sayed Mohammad Jaffar Shah:-
• He was an Indian field hockey player who competed in the 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics.
• He was considered one of the best players in the world on the "left-out" position.

The correct answer is Article 18.

Key Points

• Article 18 in The Constitution Of India 1949
• ​Abolition of titles:
• No title, not being a military or academic distinction, shall be conferred by the State No citizen of India shall accept any title from any foreign State.
• No person who is not a citizen of India shall, while he holds any office of profit or trust under the State, accept without the consent of the President any title from any foreign State.
• No person holding any office of profit or trust under the State shall, without the consent of the President, accept any present, emolument, or office of any kind from or under any foreign State Right to Freedom.

Additional Information

• Article 19 deals with the six Fundamental Rights. They are:
• Right to freedom of speech and expression.
• Right to assemble peacefully and without arms.
• Right to form association or unions or co-operatives.
• Right to move freely throughout the territory of India.
• Right to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India.
• Right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
• Article 20:-
• It grants protection against arbitrary and excessive punishment to an accused person, whether a citizen or a foreigner or a legal person like a company.
• Article 17:-
• It abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
• Article 17 was adopted by the constituent assembly with slogans of “Mahatma Gandhi ki Jai”
• The term ‘untouchability’ is not defined in the Constitution or in the Act.

The correct answer is 7.6 percent.

Key Points

• Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07):
• Its duration was from 2002 to 2007, under the leadership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh.
• This plan aimed to double the Per Capita Income of India in the next 10 years.
• The features of this plan were to promote inclusive growth and equitable development.
• It intended for an 8% GDP growth per year.
• It aimed at reducing the poverty by half and creating employment for 80million people.
• Further, it aimed to reduce regional inequalities.
• It also emphasised reducing the gender gaps in the field of education and wage rates by 2007.
• The target growth rate was 8.1% while the actual growth was 7.6%.
• During the planning period, the highest growth rate was achieved during the 10^th five years plan.
• Delhi shows the highest growth rate in domestic product during the Tenth Plan.

Additional Information 

Given:

Principal sum = ₹1,00,000

Rate of interest = 2.75%

Compound interest and annual compounding.

Concept:

For repayment in two equal annual instalments, each instalment consists of principal as well as interest. For the first instalment, the interest is calculated

for one year, while of the second instalment, it is calculated for two years.

Calculation:

Let P be the value of each instalment.

⇒ According to the concept, we have:

⇒ 100000 = P/(1 + 0.0275) + P/(1 + 0.0275)2

⇒ 100000 = P/(1.0275) + P/(1.0275)2

⇒ 2.0275P = 100000 × (1.0275)²

⇒ P = 100000 × (1.0275)²/2.0275

⇒ P = Rs. 52072

Therefore, the value of each installment is Rs. 52,072.

Given:

0.25 ∶ x ∶∶ 3 ∶ 8.

Calculation:

According to the question,

⇒ 0.25/x = 3/8.

⇒ x = 0.25 × 8/3 ≈ 0.66.

Hence, the value of x is approximately 0.66.

Shortcut Trick

Let Total Work = LCM(20, 30, 60) = 60 units.

Efficiency: P = 3, Q = 2, R = 1.

Work done in first 2 days (by P alone) = 3 × 2 = 6 units.

Work done on 3^rd day (by P + Q + R) = 3 + 2 + 1 = 6 units.

Total work in 1 cycle (3 days) = 6 + 6 = 12 units.

Total cycles needed = 60 ÷ 12 = 5 cycles.

Total days = 5 cycles × 3 days = 15 days.

∴ The correct answer is 15 days.

Alternate Method

Given: Time taken by P = 20 days, Q = 30 days, and R = 60 days.

Step 1: Calculate work done in a 3-day block.

⇒ Day 1: P works alone = 3 units.

⇒ Day 2: P works alone = 3 units.

⇒ Day 3: P is helped by Q and R = (3 + 2 + 1) = 6 units.

⇒ Total work in 3 days = 3 + 3 + 6 = 12 units.

Step 2: Calculate the total time for the entire task.

⇒ Total Work = 60 units.

⇒ Work in 3 days = 12 units.

⇒ Number of 3-day cycles = 60 ÷ 12 = 5.

⇒ Total days = 5 × 3 = 15 days.

∴ The correct answer is 15 days.

Additional Information

LCM Method in Time & Work

Total Work is assumed as the LCM of individual days. Efficiency = Total Work ÷ Time taken by the individual.

Work in Cycles

For alternate days or periodic help, identify the repeating cycle (e.g., 3 days here) and calculate the work done in that specific period first.

Efficiency and Ratio

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

Given:

2 ÷ 5/7 of (7 + 9 × 2) + (15/6 ÷ 5/18 - 24/12)

Concept:

Follow order of operations (BIDMAS/BODMAS): Brackets, Indices/Orders, Division and Multiplication (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

Solution:

2 ÷ 5/7 of (7 + 9 × 2) + (15/6 ÷ 5/18 - 24/12)

⇒ 2 ÷ 5/7 of (7 + 18) + (15/6 × 18/5 - 24/12)

⇒ 2 ÷ 5/7 × 25 + (9 - 24/12)

⇒ 2 ÷ 125/7 + 7

⇒ 2 × 7/125 + 7

⇒ 14/125 + 7 = 889/125

∴ The simplified value of the given expression is approximately 889/125.

Given:

Cost price for 25 articles = Rs. 8,625,

Selling price for 25 articles = Rs. 12,675

Concept:

Profit Percentage = [(Selling Price - Cost Price)/Cost Price] × 100

Calculation:

Total profit = Selling price - Cost price

⇒ Rs. 12,675 - Rs. 8,625 = Rs. 4,050

Profit per article = Total profit/Number of articles

⇒ Rs. 4,050/25 = Rs. 162

Cost price per article = Total cost price/Number of articles

⇒ Rs. 8,625/25 = Rs. 345

Profit percentage per article = (Profit per article/Cost price per article) × 100

⇒ (Rs. 162/Rs. 345) × 100 ≈ 47%

Therefore, the approximate profit percentage per article is 47%.

Given:

A discount of 4.5% is given,

Selling price of the article = Rs. 191

Concept:

Selling Price = Marked Price - Discount

Discount = (Discount percentage/100) × Marked Price

Calculation:

⇒ 191 = Marked Price - 0.045 × Marked Price

⇒ Marked Price = 191/0.955

⇒ Marked Price = Rs. 200

Therefore, the marked price of the article is Rs. 200.

Given:

A shopkeeper buys 10 fans and sells 8 fans at the cost price of 10 fans.

Concept:

Profit Percentage = (Profit/Cost Price) × 100.

Solution:

The cost price of 1 fan = Selling price of 1.25 fans (since 10 fans are sold for the price of 8, each fan is sold for 1.25 times the cost).

Therefore, the profit per fan = Selling price - Cost price

⇒ 1.25 - 1 = 0.25 times the cost price.

Therefore, Profit percentage = (0.25/1) × 100 = 25%.

Hence, the profit percentage is 25%.

Given:

A = 2/3 B,

B = 3/5 C.

Concept:

Ratio and Proportion method.

Solution:

A = 2/3 B and B = 3/5 C,

we can substitute B in terms of C into the first equation to find A in terms of C

A = (2/3) × (3/5)C = 2/5 C.

Hence, A : B : C = 2/5 : 3/5 : 1 = 2 : 3 : 5.

Hence, A : B : C = 2 : 3 : 5.

Shortcut Trick

The numerical ratio of Surface Area to Volume of any sphere is always 3/r.

Required Percentage = (3 ÷ r) × 100

Substitute the given radius r = 6 cm:

Required Percentage = (3 ÷ 6) × 100 = 50%

∴ The correct answer is 50%.

Alternate Method

Given:

⇒ Radius of the sphere (r) = 6 cm

Formula Used:

⇒ Surface Area of a sphere = 4 × π × r²

⇒ Volume of a sphere = 4/3 × π × r³

Calculation:

⇒ Surface Area = 4 × π × (6)²

⇒ Surface Area = 144π cm²

⇒ Volume = 4/3 × π × (6)³

⇒ Volume = 4/3 × π × 216

⇒ Volume = 288π cm³

⇒ Required Percentage = (Surface Area ÷ Volume) × 100

⇒ Required Percentage = (144π ÷ 288π) × 100

⇒ Required Percentage = (1 ÷ 2) × 100

⇒ Required Percentage = 50%

∴ The correct answer is 50%.

Additional Information

Hemisphere Formulas

The volume of a hemisphere is 2/3 × πr³. Its Curved Surface Area (CSA) is 2πr², and Total Surface Area (TSA) is 3πr².

Surface Area to Volume Ratio

The ratio of the surface area to the volume for a sphere mathematically simplifies to 3 ÷ r. This indicates that as the radius increases, the volume capacity grows significantly faster than its outer surface area.

Total vs Curved Surface Area

For a complete sphere, the Total Surface Area and Curved Surface Area are exactly identical (4πr²) because the continuous shape does not contain any flat base section.

Shortcut Trick

Total runs of 11 players = 11 × 32 = 352

Sum of runs of 10 players = 11 + 51 + 2 + 96 + 21 + 33 + 0 + 32 + 9 + 14 = 269

11^th player score = Total runs − Sum of 10 players

⇒ 352 − 269 = 83

∴ The correct answer is 83 runs.

Alternate Method

Given:

Average score of 11 players = 32

Runs of 10 players = 11, 51, 2, 96, 21, 33, 0, 32, 9, 14

Formula Used:

Average = Sum of observations ÷ Number of observations

Calculations:

⇒ Total runs = 11 × 32 = 352

⇒ Sum of 10 players = 11 + 51 + 2 + 96 + 21 + 33 + 0 + 32 + 9 + 14

⇒ Sum of 10 players = 269

⇒ Let the score of the 11^th player be x.

⇒ 269 + x = 352

⇒ x = 352 − 269

⇒ x = 83

∴ The correct answer is 83 runs.

Additional Information

Weighted Average

When groups with different averages are combined, the total average is (n₁A₁ + n₂A₂) ÷ (n₁ + n₂).

Net Deviation Method

The sum of deviations of all observations from the actual average is always zero. This can be used to find a missing value quickly.

Given data:

Candidate got 40% of the total votes and lost by 50 votes.

Concept:

If a candidate lost by 50 votes, the winner must have received the remaining votes, which is 60% of the total.

Calculation:

Let's denote the total number of votes as 'T'.

So, 60% of T - 40% of T = 50 votes (because the candidate lost by 50 votes).

⇒ 6T/10 - 4T/10 = 50

⇒ 2T/10 = 50

⇒ 2T = 500

Hence, T = 500/2 = 250 votes.

Therefore, the total number of votes are 250.

Given:

Riya bought 20 bangles and gets 5 bangles free.

Concept:

Percentage discount = (Free bangles/Total bangles after getting free ones) × 100.

Calculation:

Total bangles after getting free ones = 20 + 5 = 25 bangles.

Discount percentage = (5/25) × 100 = 20%.

Hence, the discount percentage that Riya gets is 20%.

Given:

Principal amount = Rs. 10,000,

Time = 2 years,

Interest rate = 16% per annum,

Compounded half-yearly.

Formula:

Compound Interest = Principal amount × [(1 + (Rate of interest/Number of compounding periods))^{(Number of compounding periods ×  Time)}] - Principal amount

Calculation:

Number of compounding periods in a year = 2 (as it's compounded half-yearly).

Rate of interest per compounding period = 16%/2 = 8% or 0.08.

Compound Interest = Rs. 10,000 × [(1 + 0.08)^{(2 × 2)}] - Rs. 10,000 = Rs. 10,000 × [1.08⁴ - 1] ≈ Rs. 3604

Therefore, the approximate compound interest is Rs. 3604.

Given:

Initial solution consists of 50 litres of pure milk,

Three operations of replacing 10 litres of the mixture with water are performed.

Concept:

After each operation, the quantity of milk reduces to (initial quantity - quantity replaced) × (remaining quantity/total quantity).

Calculation:

After the first operation, the quantity of milk = 50 × (40/50) = 40 litres.

After the second operation, the quantity of milk = 40 × (40/50) = 32 litres.

After the third operation, the quantity of milk = 32 × (40/50) = 25.6 litres.

Therefore, the quantity of milk in the final solution is 25.6 litres.

Shortcut Trick

Find the LCM of the given divisors: LCM(2, 3, 4) = 12.

The required number will be a multiple of 12 plus the remainder 1: (12 × k) + 1.

The smallest 3-digit multiple of 12 is 108 (since 12 × 9 = 108).

Add the remainder to this multiple: 108 + 1 = 109.

∴ The correct answer is 109.

Alternate Method

Given:

Divisors = 2, 3, and 4

Remainder = 1 in each case

Formula Used:

Number = LCM(divisors) × k + Remainder

Calculations:

⇒ LCM of 2, 3, and 4 = 12

⇒ The required number must be of the form 12k + 1

⇒ We need the smallest 3-digit natural number, so 12k + 1 ≥ 100

⇒ 12k ≥ 99

⇒ k ≥ 8.25

⇒ Since k must be an integer, the smallest possible value for k is 9

⇒ Required number = 12 × 9 + 1

⇒ Required number = 108 + 1 = 109

∴ The correct answer is 109.

Additional Information

LCM Remainder Concept (Same Remainder)

When a number is divided by x, y, and z and leaves the same remainder r in each case, the general form of the number is: LCM(x, y, z) × k + r

LCM Remainder Concept (Different Remainders)

When a number divided by x, y, and z leaves remainders a, b, and c respectively, and (x − a) = (y − b) = (z − c) = d, the number is of the form: LCM(x, y, z) × k − d

HCF and LCM Relation

For any two numbers A and B, the product of the numbers is equal to the product of their HCF and LCM: A × B = HCF × LCM

Given:

The bus covered 60 km at a speed of 15 km/h,

100 km at a speed of 25 km/h, and 20 km at a speed of 5 km/h.

Concept:

Average speed = Total distance/Total time.

Total distance = 60 km + 100 km + 20 km = 180 km.

Total time = 60 km/15 km/h + 100 km/25 km/h + 20 km/5 km/h = 4 h + 4 h + 4 h = 12 h.

Average speed = Total distance/Total time = 180 km/12 h = 15 km/h

⇒ 15 × 1000/3600 = 25/6 m/sec

Therefore, the average speed during the entire journey is approximately 25/6 m/s.

Shortcut Trick

Area of a rhombus = 2 × (Product of its half-diagonals).

Given half-diagonals are 75 cm and 90 cm.

Area = 2 × 75 × 90

Area = 150 × 90 = 13500 cm².

∴ The correct answer is 13500 cm².

Alternate Method

Given:

Half of first diagonal (d₁/2) = 75 cm

Half of second diagonal (d₂/2) = 90 cm

Formula Used:

Area of Rhombus = (1/2) × d₁ × d₂

⇒ First diagonal (d₁) = 2 × 75 = 150 cm

⇒ Second diagonal (d₂) = 2 × 90 = 180 cm

⇒ Area = (1/2) × 150 × 180

⇒ Area = 150 × 90

⇒ Area = 13500 cm²

∴ The correct answer is 13500 cm².

Additional Information

Diagonal Property

The diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (90°).

Side Length Formula

The side (a) of a rhombus can be calculated using half-diagonals: a = √((d₁/2)² + (d₂/2)²).

Perimeter of Rhombus

The perimeter is 4 × side length, as all four sides of a rhombus are equal.

Shortcut Trick

Initial distance covered by the thief in 10 sec = 12 × 10 = 120 m

Relative speed of the policeman = 14.5 − 12 = 2.5 m/s

Time required to catch the thief = Distance gap ÷ Relative speed

Time = 120 ÷ 2.5 = 48 sec

∴ The correct answer is 48 sec.

Alternate Method

Given:

Speed of the thief = 12 m/s

Speed of the policeman = 14.5 m/s

Time for which the thief runs alone = 10 sec

Formula Used:

Distance = Speed × Time

Relative Speed (in same direction) = Speed₁ − Speed₂

Time to catch = Distance Gap ÷ Relative Speed

Police Starts Thief at 10s Catch Point

14.5 m/s 12 m/s

Gap = 120 m

Relative Speed = 14.5 − 12 = 2.5 m/s

Calculations:

⇒ Distance covered by the thief in 10 sec = 12 × 10 = 120 m

⇒ The policeman starts running when the thief is 120 m ahead.

⇒ Relative speed of the policeman with respect to the thief = 14.5 − 12 = 2.5 m/s

⇒ Time taken by the policeman to catch the thief = 120 ÷ 2.5

⇒ Time taken = 1200 ÷ 25 = 48 sec

∴ The correct answer is 48 sec.

Additional Information

Relative Speed in Same Direction

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

Relative Speed in Opposite Directions

When two objects move in opposite directions, their relative speed is the sum of their individual speeds: S_R = S₁ + S₂.

Unit Conversion

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

Given:

There are 5500 voters in the town.

The number of male voters increases by 11%, and female voters increase by 20%, and the total number of voters becomes 6330.

Calculation:

Let the number of male and female voters be x and y respectively.

Then x + y = 5500 and 1.11x + 1.2y = 6330.

⇒ 1.11x + 1.2(5500 - x) = 6330

⇒ 1.11x + 6600 - 1.2x = 6330

⇒ 0.09x = 2700

⇒ x = 3000.

Substituting x = 3000 into the first equation gives y = 2500.

Hence, the initial number of male and female voters in the town was 3000 and 2500 respectively.

Shortcut Trick

Days taken by Ashish = 70 ÷ 3.5 = 20 days

Days taken by Kanika = 165 ÷ 5.5 = 30 days

Combined time = (20 × 30) ÷ (20 + 30) = 12 days

Total daily cost = 3.5 + 5.5 = Rs. 9

Total cost for 12 days = 12 × 9 = Rs. 108

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 108.

Alternate Method

Given:

Total wage of Ashish = Rs. 70 | Daily wage = Rs. 3.5

Total wage of Kanika = Rs. 165 | Daily wage = Rs. 5.5

Formula Used:

Time = Total Wage ÷ Daily Wage

Work = Efficiency × Time

Total Cost = (Sum of Daily Wages) × Combined Time

⇒ Days taken by Ashish = 70 ÷ 3.5 = 20 days

⇒ Days taken by Kanika = 165 ÷ 5.5 = 30 days

⇒ Combined efficiency = 3 + 2 = 5 units/day

⇒ Time taken together = 60 ÷ 5 = 12 days

⇒ Combined daily wage = Rs. 3.5 + Rs. 5.5 = Rs. 9

⇒ Cost of the work = 9 × 12 = Rs. 108

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 108.

Additional Information

Work and Wages Relationship

Wages are generally distributed in the ratio of the work done by each individual. If they work for the same duration, wages are distributed in the ratio of their efficiencies.

Combined Time Formula

For two people A and B taking x and y days respectively, the combined time is T = (x × y) ÷ (x + y).

Efficiency Concept

Efficiency is inversely proportional to the time taken to complete a work: E ∝ 1/T.

The correct answer is 'cautious'.

Key Points

• The term "cautious" generally describes a quality of being careful to avoid potential problems or dangers. (सतर्क)
• It implies a sense of awareness and mindfulness towards something that could potentially cause harm.
• Example: Given the fire safety accidents that had happened in the past, the company was very cautious while planning their new housing units.
• The given context means that the subject is careful and mindful while discussing her past, probably because it might contain painful memories or experiences she does not want to accidentally reveal or aggravate.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Additional Information

• Gracious: Exhibiting kindness, courtesy, or charm. (दयालु)
• Dignified: Showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect. (गरिमामय)
• Turbulent: Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion.  (अशांत)

The correct answer is 'significently'.

Key Points

• The misspelt word is 'significently'.
• The correct spelling of the word is "significantly".
• "Significantly" means in a noticeable or important way. (महत्वपूर्ण तरीके से)
• It is often used when you want to specify something that has enough effect or importance to be worthy of attention.
• Example: After several practice sessions, her skills improved significantly.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 Additional Information

The remaining words are correctly spelt.

• Issue: A topic or problem for debate or discussion.(समस्या)
• Geospatial: Relating to or denoting data that is associated with a particular location. (भू-स्थानिक)
• Regions: Areas or divisions that are part of a country or the world. (क्षेत्र)

The correct answer is 'Observe continually and carefully'

Key Points

• This idiom, "Keep an eye," means to watch something vigilantly, staying alert to any changes. (किसी चीज़ को सतर्कता से देखना, किसी भी बदलाव के प्रति सचेत रहना।)
• It encapsulates the idea of continuous and careful observation, mainly to prevent or react to potential problems.
• Example: Keep an eye on the baby to make sure he doesn't put anything in his mouth.
• Based on the above given points, it is clear that the correct answer is Option 2.

The correct answer is "preparing a cup of tea". 

Key Points

• The error lies in the third segment, "preparing a cup of tea".
• The verb "preparing" follows "to" which is incorrect in this context because usually, after the word "to", the base form of the verb (or the infinitive) is used, not the present participle ("-ing" form).
• So, the correct expression should be "prepare a cup of tea", not "preparing a cup of tea".
• The corrected sentence would read: "It will take 5 minutes to prepare a cup of tea."

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The correct answer is 'felt encouraged'.

Key Points

• The phrase "took heart" is an idiomatic expression that means to feel encouraged or to gain courage or confidence. (प्रोत्साहित महसूस करना या साहस या आत्मविश्वास हासिल करना)
• It implies to gather courage, or confidence, particularly when the situation appears challenging or disheartening initially.
• Example: After she saw her colleagues' success, she took heart and determined to strive harder for her own goals.
• Based on the above given points, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is 'Defend'.

Key Points

• The word "Accuse" means to claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong, often without proof. (आरोप लगाना)
• Example: She accused him of stealing her purse.
• The most appropriate antonym of "Accuse" is ''Defend''
• "Defend" means to stand up for or protect someone from harm or criticism. (किसी को हानि या आलोचना से बचाना).
• Example: He defended his friend against the accusations

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Additional Information

• Incriminate: Implicate in guilt or wrongdoing; to make someone appear guilty. (दोषी ठहराना)
• Charge: To formally accuse someone of a crime**.(किसी पर औपचारिक रूप से अपराध का आरोप लगाना)**
• Allege: To assert something as a fact without providing complete evidence (किसी बात को पूरा सबूत दिए बिना तथ्य के रूप में दावा करना)

The correct answer is option (4) i.e. 'sight'.

Key Points

• The given sentence indicates the beauty of a garden.
• Sight: (दृश्य) It refers to something that is seen or the act of seeing.
• Example: The mountain range was a breathtaking sight.
• Hence, 'sight' is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'sight'.

Additional Information 

• Site: (स्थल) It refers to a location or place.
• Example: They chose a beautiful site for their picnic.
• Slight: (सूक्ष्म) It means small in degree or extent.
• Example: She noticed a slight change in his attitude.
• Cite: (उद्धरण देना) It means to quote or mention as evidence or an example.
• Example: He will cite several sources in his research paper.

The correct answer is "would obviously be to promote awareness about criminal activities."

Key Points

• The error lies in the usage of the phrase "would obviously to promote."
• The word "would" must be used instead of "will" to convey a sense of suggestion or likelihood, making the sentence more conditional.
• The phrase "would be" is often used to express a future possibility, likelihood, or hypothetical situation.
• In the given sentence, the use of "would be" indicates a logical or expected course of action for preventing cybercrimes, and it adds a sense of likelihood to the statement.
• Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Correct sentence: The first step towards the prevention of cybercrimes would obviously be to promote awareness about criminal activities and tighten up security.

The correct answer is 'last'.

Key Points

• The word "last" primarily can be an adjective, a verb, or a noun In.
• In the  given context, it is used as a verb.
• As a verb, "last" means to continue in time, to go on in existence for a long duration without giving out or decaying (लंबे समय तक अस्तित्व में बने रहना I).
• For example, "These heavy-duty batteries can last for several years."
• Here, the verb "last" fits perfectly because the sentence talks about the longevity or duration of time the products continue to function or exist.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2. 

Additional Information

• Lust: A passionate desire for something. (किसी चीज़ की तीव्र इच्छा।)
• Lost: Unable to be found or recovered  (लुप्त)
• Least: Smallest in amount, degree, or size. (कम से कम)

The correct answer is 'exit'.

Key Points

• The word "Leave" means to go away from, depart from a place (दूर जाना, किसी स्थान से प्रस्थान करना).
• Example: She decided to leave the party early because she was tired.
• The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is 'exit' (किसी स्थान से बाहर जाना)
• "Exit" means to go out of or leave a place.
• Example: Please exit the building in an orderly fashion in case of an emergency.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4. 

Additional Information

• Move in: To start living in a place, often by transporting and unpacking goods. (एक जगह पर रहना शुरू करना)
• Catch: Capture or seize, often in order to gain control or possession. (पकड़ना)
• Jump: Push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet. (कूदना)

The correct answer is "authorities posted there."

Key Points 

• The error lies in the usage of the word "theyre."
• The given sentence has a spelling error and a grammatical issue.
• The word "theyre" should be corrected to "there."
• "There" means in, at or to that place. (वहाँ, उस स्‍थान में या पर)
• Example: Could you put the table there, please?
• Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

Correct sentence: Many instances of corruption have been reported by authorities posted there.

The correct answer is "Praise".

Key Points 

• 'Grumble' means to complain about something in a bad-tempered way. (बड़बड़ाना)
• Example- She began to grumble about the lack of amenities in the town.
• 'Praise' means to express warm approval or admiration of.(प्रशंसा) 
• Example- His excellent work deserves high praise.
• Hence, the option that is opposite in meaning to the given word 'Grumble' is 'Praise'.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Additional Information 

• Let’s have a look at the meaning of the remaining options:
• Navigate: To plan, record, and control the course and position of a journey. (किसी यात्रा की दिशा और स्थिति की योजना बनाना, रिकॉर्ड करना और नियंत्रित करना)
• Stray: To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place. (भटकना)
• Raise: To lift or move to a higher position or level. (उच्चता में ले जाना)

The correct answer is 'Trade'.

Key Points

• The word "Commerce" refers to the activities involved in buying and selling things, especially on a large scale (व्यापार).
• Example: International commerce has grown rapidly thanks to advances in technology.
• The most appropriate synonym for "Commerce" is ''Trade''
• "Trade" also refers to the action of buying and selling goods and services (धंधा).
• Example: The country has a prosperous trade in high-quality textiles.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

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• Stream: A small, narrow river or a continuous flow of liquid, air, or gas. (धारा)
• Class:  A set or category of things having some property or attribute in common and differentiated from others by kind, type, or quality (चीज़ों की एक श्रेणी जिसमें कुछ गुण समान होते हैं और प्रकार या गुणवत्ता के आधार पर दूसरों से भिन्न होते हैं।I
• Bank: An organization where people and businesses can invest or borrow money, change it to foreign money, etc. ( एक संगठन जहां लोग और व्यवसाय पैसा निवेश कर सकते हैं या उधार ले सकते हैं I)

The correct answer is 'Magnificientt'.

Key Points 

• The incorrectly spelt word is ''Magnificientt'.
• The correct spelling word is "Magnificent," which implies being impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant (शानदार).
• For example: The fireworks created a magnificent spectacle in the night sky.
• The remaining options are correctly spelt.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

• Spiteful: Showing an intention to harm or upset someone. (किसी को नुकसान पहुंचाने या परेशान करने का इरादा दिखाना।)
• Rotational: Related to or involving rotation or rotating motion. (वृत्ताकार गति से संबंधित)
• Debatable: Something that is open to discussion or argument; not certain or confirmed. (कुछ ऐसा जो चर्चा या तर्क-वितर्क के लिए खुला हो)

The correct answer is “Miser”.

Key Points 

• 'Spendthrift' refers to a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.(फिज़ूलखर्च)
• Example- He was a notorious spendthrift and never saved a penny.
• 'Miser' refers to a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible( कंजूस)
• Example- Despite his wealth, he lived like a miser.
• Hence, the option that is opposite in meaning to the given word 'spendthrift' is 'Miser'.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 3’.

Additional Information 

• Let’s have a look at the meaning of the remaining options:
• Careful: Full of care; cautious. (सावधान)
• Wicked: Evil or morally wrong. (दुष्ट)
• Mean: Unkind, spiteful, or unfair. (क्षतिकारक)

The correct answer is "began."

Key Points     

• The word "began" is used in the blank because it denotes the start or commencement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
• As it happened in the past, so must use V2 form of the verb "begin" here.
• In this context, you're describing the time period when the build-up to the Olympics started.
• The use of "began" helps convey the chronological sequence of events in a clear and accurate manner.
• Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.
• Correct paragraph:

The build up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which began on July 23 and finished on August 8, as defined by cautious optimism, as well as a slew of ______ (2) ______ that came with staging the Games under tight safety standards and without ______ (3) ______ during the  COVID-19 outbreak. While Indian competitors had shown enough potential to ______ (4) ______ expect a big return of medals in the Games, the disappointments of Rio 2016 lingered. What happened was that India delivered its best-ever performance at the Games, beginning with Mirabai Chanu's silver medal in weightlifting on the first day and culminating with Neeraj Chopra's ______ (5) ______ gold medal in javelin throw on the country's last day of competition in Tokyo.

The correct answer is "anxiety."

Key Points    

• The word "anxiety" means a feeling of worry or fear, especially about the future. (भय, चिंता या अनिश्‍चय की भावना विशेषतः भविष्‍य के प्रति)
• Example: Her son is a source of considerable anxiety.
• The paragraph conveys that the period leading up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which ran from July 23 to August 8, was marked by a great deal of concern mixed with cautious optimism.
• Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.
• Correct paragraph:

The build up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which began on July 23 and finished on August 8, as defined by cautious optimism, as well as a slew of anxiety that came with staging the Games under tight safety standards and without ______ (3) ______ during the  COVID-19 outbreak. While Indian competitors had shown enough potential to ______ (4) ______ expect a big return of medals in the Games, the disappointments of Rio 2016 lingered. What happened was that India delivered its best-ever performance at the Games, beginning with Mirabai Chanu's silver medal in weightlifting on the first day and culminating with Neeraj Chopra's ______ (5) ______ gold medal in javelin throw on the country's last day of competition in Tokyo.

Additional Information

• Certainty: the state of being completely sure about something. (अवश्‍यंभाविता, निश्चितता)
• Configuration: the way in which the parts of something, or a group of things, are arranged. (किसी वस्‍तु के विभिन्‍न भागों की विन्‍यास-व्‍यवस्‍था; संविन्‍यास, संरूपण, रचना, बनावट)
• Enjoyment: pleasure or a thing which gives pleasure. (आनंद या आनंदित करने वाली वस्‍तु)

The correct answer is "spectators​."

Key Points

• The word "spectators" means people who are watching an event, especially a sporting event. (किसी कार्यक्रम (विशेषतः खेल-कूद संबंधी) का दर्शक)
• Example: The stadium was packed with cheering spectators.
• The paragraph conveys that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics were held under strict safety regulations and without crowds.
• Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.
• Correct paragraph:

The build up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which began on July 23 and finished on August 8, as defined by cautious optimism, as well as a slew of anxiety that came with staging the Games under tight safety standards and without spectators during the COVID-19 outbreak. While Indian competitors had shown enough potential to ______ (4) ______ expect a big return of medals in the Games, the disappointments of Rio 2016 lingered. What happened was that India delivered its best-ever performance at the Games, beginning with Mirabai Chanu's silver medal in weightlifting on the first day and culminating with Neeraj Chopra's ______ (5) ______ gold medal in javelin throw on the country's last day of competition in Tokyo.

Additional Information

• Athletes: a person who can run, jump, etc. very well, especially one who takes part in sports competitions, etc. (खेल-कूद प्रतियोगिताओं में भाग लेने वाला व्‍यक्ति)
• Preachers: a person who gives religious speech (sermons). (धर्मोपदेशक)
• Tools: a piece of equipment such as a hammer, that you hold in your hand(s) and use to do a particular job. (कारीगर का औज़ार (हथौड़ा आदि))

The correct answer is "legitimately."

Key Points

• The word "legitimately" means in a way that conforms to the law or to rules. (वैध रूप से)
• Example: There are times when you legitimately need to cancel travel plans.

The paragraph conveys that even though Indian athletes had demonstrated enough promise to rightfully anticipate a significant medal comeback at the Games, the setbacks from Rio 2016 persisted.

• Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.
• Correct paragraph:

The build up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which began on July 23 and finished on August 8, as defined by cautious optimism, as well as a slew of anxiety that came with staging the Games under tight safety standards and without spectators during the COVID-19 outbreak. While Indian competitors had shown enough potential to legitimately expect a big return of medals in the Games, the disappointments of Rio 2016 lingered. What happened was that India delivered its best-ever performance at the Games, beginning with Mirabai Chanu's silver medal in weightlifting on the first day and culminating with Neeraj Chopra's ______ (5) ______ gold medal in javelin throw on the country's last day of competition in Tokyo.

Additional Information

• Casually: in a relaxed and informal way. (अनौपचारिक रूप से; लापरवाही से; अकस्‍मात)
• Constitutionally: in accordance with one's constitution. (संवैधानिक रूप से)
• Authoritatively: in a way that is trusted as being accurate or true; with authority. (एक तरह से जिसके सटीक या सत्य होने पर भरोसा किया जाता है; अधिकार के साथ)

The correct answer is "historic."

Key Points

• The word "historic" means famous or important in history. (इतिहास में महत्वपूर्ण, ऐतिहासिक)
• Example: The ending of apartheid was a historic event.
• ​The paragraph conveys that India achieved their greatest-ever performance at the Games, starting on the first day of competition with Mirabai Chanu's weightlifting silver medal and ending on the last day of competition in Tokyo with Neeraj Chopra's momentous gold medal in the javelin throw.
• Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.
• Correct paragraph:

The build up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which began on July 23 and finished on August 8, as defined by cautious optimism, as well as a slew of anxiety that came with staging the Games under tight safety standards and without spectators during the COVID-19 outbreak. While Indian competitors had shown enough potential to legitimately expect a big return of medals in the Games, the disappointments of Rio 2016 lingered. What happened was that India delivered its best-ever performance at the Games, beginning with Mirabai Chanu's silver medal in weightlifting on the first day and culminating with Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal in javelin throw on the country's last day of competition in Tokyo.

Additional Information

• Insignificant: of little value or importance. (महत्वहीन, उपेक्षणीय, नगण्य, निरर्थक)
• Asiatic: relating to or deriving from Asia. (एशिया से संबंधित या व्युत्पन्न)
• Non-fictional: writing that is about real events and facts, rather than stories that have been invented. (ऐसा लेखन जो आविष्कार की गई कहानियों के बजाय वास्तविक घटनाओं और तथ्यों के बारे में हो)

'अच्छी सेहत को प्रतिदिन योग करना चाहिए।' वाक्य में प्रयुक्त गलत विभक्ति चिह्न को पहचानकर उसके स्थान पर विभक्ति चिह्न सही होगा- के लिए अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• त्रुटिपूर्ण वाक्य - अच्छी सेहत को प्रतिदिन योग करना चाहिए।
• दिए गये वाक्य में 'कारक प्रयोग' की त्रुटि है।
• यहाँ 'को' सार्थक शब्द नही है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नही हो रहा।
• अत: सार्थक शब्द 'के लिए' होना चाहिए।
• त्रुटिरहित वाक्य - अच्छी सेहत के लिए प्रतिदिन योग करना चाहिए।

Important Points कारक संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ:-

Additional Information

'रात और संध्या के बीच की वेला' वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द है- गोधूलि अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।​

Key Points 

• रात और संध्या के बीच की वेला - गोधूलि

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Informationकुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द:-

'सुंदर' शब्द के सही पर्यायवाची शब्द है- ललित अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

• 'सुंदर' के सभी पर्यायवाची शब्द- मनोहर, ललित, मनभावन, मनमोहक, रम्य, आकर्षक, रमणीय।

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information 

 कुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द:-

'हमारे माता-पिता का तो कहना ही यही है कि सबके साथ भला करो, यदि आप भले तो जग भला।' रिक्त स्थान को उचित मुहावरे द्वारा पूरा किया जा सकता है। अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

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

Additional Information 

शुद्ध वाक्य है- हम लोग उत्तर लिखते हैं। अन्य सभी विकल्प वर्तनी की दृष्टि से अशुद्ध है। 

Key Points 

• शुद्ध वाक्य - हम लोग उत्तर लिखते हैं।
• वाक्य में लिंग, वचन, पुरुष, काल, कारक आदि का क्रिया के साथ ठीक-ठीक मेल हो, उसे शुद्ध वाक्य कहते है।

अन्य विकल्प-

• हमलग उत्तर लिखते हैं।
• हमलोग उत्तर लिखत हैं।
• हमलोग उतर लिखते हैं।

Additional Information वर्तनी संबंधी अशुद्धि:-​

'वह आंख से कुबड़ा है।' इस वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द के अर्थ स्थान पर उचित शब्द होगा- दृष्टिहीन अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points 

• अशुद्ध वाक्य - वह आंख से कुबड़ा है।
• दिए गये वाक्य में 'शब्द-अर्थ प्रयोग' की त्रुटि है।
• यहाँ 'कुबड़ा' सार्थक शब्द नही है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नही हो रहा।
• अत: सार्थक शब्द 'दृष्टिहीन' होना चाहिए।
• शुद्ध वाक्य - 'वह आंख से दृष्टिहीन है।
• 'कुबड़ा' का अर्थ- जिसकी पीठ टेढ़ी हो गई हो।
• 'दृष्टिहीन' का अर्थ- जिसे दिखाई न पड़े, जो न देख सके।

Important Points शब्द-अर्थ प्रयोग की अशुद्धि:-

Additional Information 

'अनुराग' का विलोम है- विराग अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

• 'अनुराग' शब्द का विलोम है- 'विराग'
• 'अनुराग' का अर्थ- प्रीति, प्रेम, असक्ति, प्यार, मुहब्बत।
• 'विराग' का अर्थ- चाह या अनुराग का अभाव, विरक्ति, अरुचि।

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information कुछ महत्वपूर्ण विलोम शब्द:-