SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 30 Jan 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

The correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN is shown below:

Hence, 'option 2' is the correct answer.

The least possible Venn diagram is:

Conclusions:

I. Some doctors are smart. → Follows (As, Some doctors are scholars, All scholars are intelligent and All intelligent are smart)

II. All scholars are smart. → Follows (As, All scholars are intelligent and All intelligent are smart)

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

The code for each word is shown below:

Clearly, 'blanket' is the code word for ‘kingdom’.

Hence, 'blanket' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Similarly,

Hence, 'XCNNTT' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Numerator series: 1, 1, 1, 1

Denominator series:

Hence, '1/41' is the correct answer.

1. + and ÷

112 - 8 ÷ 96 + 16 × 20 = 0

⇒ 112 - 0.083 + 320 = 0

⇒ 432 - 0.083 = 0

⇒ 431.917 ≠ 0

2. - and +

112 + 8 - 96 ÷ 16 × 20 = 0

⇒ 112 + 8 - 6 × 20 = 0

⇒ 112 + 8 - 120 = 0

⇒ 120 - 120 = 0

⇒ 0 = 0

3. × and ÷

112 - 8 + 96 × 16 ÷ 20 = 0

⇒ 112 - 8 + 96 × 0.8 = 0

⇒ 112 - 8 + 76.8 = 0

⇒ 188.8 - 8 = 0

⇒ 180.8 ≠ 0

4. - and ×

112 × 8 + 96 ÷ 16 - 20 = 0

⇒ 896 + 6 - 20 = 0

⇒ 902 - 20 = 0

⇒ 882 ≠ 0

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

As Z and V are the common faces on both the dice, the remaining faces X and U are opposite to each other.

Therefore, 'X' is the alphabet on the face opposite the face showing 'U'.  

Hence, 'X' is the correct answer.

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, 'option 3' is the correct answer.

Mistake Points 

→In Option 4, the embedded shape has a line below.

→In option 3, the embedded shape does not have this line below.

Please note that except Option 4, in all the other options, one line is absent. The embedded figure is made by joining 4 lines.

A, B, C, D, E and F are six friends sitting around a circular table, facing the centre of the table.

1. F is sitting to the immediate left of C.  2. B is the immediate neighbour of C and E.

3. A is the immediate neighbour of F and D.

Clearly, D is sitting between A and E.

Hence, 'D' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (First number + Second number) × 5 = Third number

• (15, 16, 155) → (15 + 16) × 5 = 31 × 5 = 155
• (12, 13, 125) → (12 + 13) × 5 = 25 × 5 = 125

Similarly,

• (18, 12, 150) → (18 + 12) × 5 = 30 × 5 = 150

Hence, '(18, 12, 150)' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Words are antonyms of each other.

• Guilt : Innocence → Guilt is the antonym of Innocence.

Similarly,

• Jovial : ? → Jovial is the antonym of Gloomy.

Hence, 'Gloomy' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, 'LOPQ' 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 doctor

5 document

3 domestic

4 domicile

1 double

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

The logic followed in the given figure series:

From Figure (1) to (2):

The movement of the symbols is shown below.

From Figure (2) to (3):

The movement of the symbols is shown below.

From Figure (3) to (4):

The movement of the symbols is shown below.

From Figure (4) to Answer Figure (5):

The movement of the symbols is shown below.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (1)".

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

Clearly, Vanessa is mother of Nicole.

Hence, ‘Mother’ is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: First letter of each word in the code is exact opposite of each other.

Similarly,

Hence, 'YCXV' is the correct answer.

Six friends are sitting in a circle. All of them are facing the centre.

1. Rahat sits fourth to the right of Jhalak. 2. Jhalak sits third to the left of Mehak. 

3. Kumud sits second to the right of Chahak. 

4. Palak is an immediate neighbour of Kumud.

Clearly, Kumud sits third to the right of Rahat.

Hence, 'Kumud' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, 'PNOM' is the correct answer.

1. ÷ and - 

20 + 34 ÷ 81 × 9 - 2 = 36

⇒ 20 + 0.41 × 9 - 2 = 36

⇒ 20 + 3.69 - 2 = 36

⇒ 23.69 - 2 = 36

⇒ 21.69 ≠ 36

2. + and -

20 - 34 + 81 × 9 ÷ 2 = 36

⇒ 20 - 34 + 81 × 4.5 = 36

⇒ 20 - 34 + 364.5 = 36

⇒ 384.5 - 34 = 36

⇒ 350.5 ≠ 36

 

3. × and ÷

20 + 34 - 81 ÷ 9 × 2 = 36

⇒ 20 + 34 - 9 × 2 = 36

⇒ 20 + 34 - 18 = 36

⇒ 54 - 18 = 36

⇒ 36 = 36

4. + and ×

20 × 34 - 81 + 9 ÷ 2 = 36

⇒ 680 - 81 + 4.5 = 36

⇒ 684.5 - 81 = 36

⇒ 603.5 ≠ 36

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

The logic followed here is:

Hence, '17' is the correct answer.

The correct answer is Hilly terrains.

Key Points

• Hilly terrains are suitable for building large dams to generate hydel power as they have fast-flowing rivers and steep slopes, which create a significant amount of potential energy.
• The construction of large dams requires a significant amount of water flow, which is not available in desert areas.
• Therefore, building large dams in desert areas is not feasible for generating hydel power.

Additional Information

• Hydel power is generated by using the potential energy of falling water to rotate turbines, which, in turn, generate electricity.
• Large dams are typically built in hilly terrains, where there is a high volume of water flow, and the topography creates a significant amount of potential energy.
• Desert areas are not suitable for building large dams as they have low rainfall and a lack of water flow.
• Plains are not suitable for building large dams as the water flow is slow and does not generate enough potential energy to generate hydel power.
• Oceans have a high volume of water flow, but the water currents are not strong enough to generate a significant amount of potential energy for generating hydel power.

The correct answer is Himanshu Pathak.

Key Points

• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organization under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
• ICAR is responsible for coordinating agricultural education and research in the country.
• Himanshu Pathak is the new Secretary of ICAR effective from 1st August 2022.

Additional Information

• Amitabh Kant is the CEO of NITI Aayog, a policy think tank of the Government of India.
• Sanjay Agarwal is the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
• Trilochan Mohapatra was the previous Secretary of ICAR.

The correct answer is 2.

Key Points

• Mitochondria have two membrane coverings, which are known as the outer and inner membranes.
• The outer membrane is smooth and encloses the entire organelle, while the inner membrane is highly folded and contains numerous proteins and enzymes involved in cellular respiration.
• The space between the two membranes is known as the intermembrane space and is important for the transport of molecules in and out of the mitochondria.
• The number of membrane coverings is a unique characteristic of mitochondria and distinguishes them from other organelles in the cell.

Additional Information

• Because they are in charge of cellular respiration, the mitochondria are referred to as the "powerhouse" of the cell.
• Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is produced as the energy is released.
• It is the cell's energy currency.

The correct answer is Choliya.

Key Points

• Choliya is a martial dance form that is related to Uttarakhand.
• Choliya is a traditional dance form that is performed during the festival of Harela and is also a part of the wedding festivities.

Additional Information

• Uttarakhand is a state in northern India that is known for its natural beauty and cultural heritage.
• Thang-taa is a popular martial dance form in Manipur that is performed during festivals and special occasions.
• Kalari Paittu is a traditional martial art form that is believed to have originated more than 3000 years ago in Kerala.
• Gatka is a martial art form that is popular among the Sikh community and is known for its fast-paced movements and agility.

The correct answer is Credit control.

Key Points

• Credit control is used to control the demand and supply of money.
• Credit control refers to the actions taken by the central bank or monetary authority to regulate the availability and cost of credit in the economy.
• By controlling the availability of credit, the central bank can influence the demand for money and therefore control the money supply.
• Credit control is important for maintaining price stability and preventing inflation.
• If the central bank allows too much credit to be available, it can lead to an increase in demand for goods and services, which can cause prices to rise.
• By controlling credit, the central bank can prevent this from happening.

Additional Information

• One of the main tools used in credit control is the setting of interest rates.
• By increasing or decreasing interest rates, the central bank can make credit more or less expensive, which can influence the demand for money and the money supply.
• Other tools used in credit control include reserve requirements, open market operations, and moral suasion.
• Reserve requirements refer to the amount of money that banks are required to hold in reserve, which can influence the amount of credit they can lend.
• Open market operations involve the buying and selling of government securities, which can influence the amount of money in circulation.
• Moral suasion refers to the use of persuasion and influence to encourage banks to adopt certain policies or practices.
• Equity control refers to the regulation of ownership in companies and other assets.
• It is not directly related to the supply and demand of money.

The correct answer is Uday Umesh Lalit.

Key Points

• Uday Umesh Lalit became the 49th Chief Justice of India in August 2022.
• It is important to note that the Chief Justice of India is the highest-ranking judicial officer in the country and is responsible for the administration of justice and the functioning of the judiciary.

Additional Information

• Fali Sam Nariman is a renowned Indian jurist and senior advocate who has served as the Solicitor General of India and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2007.
• Gopal Subramaniam is a senior advocate and former Solicitor General of India who has also served as a judge of the Madras High Court and the Delhi High Court.
• Mukul Rohatgi is a senior advocate who has served as the Attorney General of India and has represented the Government of India in various high-profile cases.

The correct answer is Lithosphere.

Key Points

• Natural earthquakes occur in the lithosphere, which is the outermost layer of the earth.
• It includes the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.
• The lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that move around on the asthenosphere, which is a more fluid layer beneath it.
• The movement of these plates creates stress on the rocks, which can cause them to break and release energy in the form of earthquakes.
• The lithosphere is also where most of the volcanic activity on earth occurs, as magma rises up from the mantle and reaches the surface through cracks in the crust.
• The inner core is a solid, dense ball of iron and nickel at the center of the earth.
• It is too deep and too hot for earthquakes to occur there.
• The mesosphere is the layer beneath the lithosphere, and it is too solid for earthquakes to occur there as well.

Additional Information

• The asthenosphere is a plastic layer beneath the lithosphere, where the rocks are partially molten and can flow.
• It plays a key role in plate tectonics and the movement of the earth's crust.
• The inner core is the hottest part of the earth, with temperatures estimated to be as high as 5,500 degrees Celsius.
• It is also under immense pressure, which keeps it solid despite the high temperatures.
• The mesosphere is a relatively unknown layer of the earth, as it is difficult to study due to its depth and lack of seismic activity.
• It is thought to be a transition zone between the rigid lithosphere and the more fluid asthenosphere.

The correct answer is industrial.

Key Points

• The industrial sector contributed significantly to India's GDP, increasing from 11.8% in 1950-51 to 24.6% in 1990-91.
• This growth was due to the government's focus on industrial development during the post-independence period.
• The industrial sector includes manufacturing, mining, and construction industries.
• The growth in the industrial sector led to a decrease in the share of the agricultural sector in India's GDP.
• The services sector also saw significant growth during this period, but it was not as significant as the **industrial sector.**​

Additional Information

• The defence sector is not directly related to GDP contribution.
• The services sector did see significant growth during this period, but it was not as significant as the industrial sector.
• However, it is still an important contributor to India's GDP.
• The agricultural sector saw a decrease in its share of India's GDP during this period due to the growth in the industrial and services sectors.
• However, it still remains an important sector for India's economy.

The correct answer is Article 149.

Key Points

• Article 149 of the Indian Constitution talks about the duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
• The CAG is responsible for auditing the accounts of the Union and State governments, local bodies, and other public authorities.
• The CAG is also empowered to conduct performance audits of government programs and schemes to ensure their effectiveness and efficiency.
• The CAG reports its findings to the President or Governor, who then places them before the Parliament or State Legislature, respectively.
• The CAG is an independent constitutional authority appointed by the President of India and holds office for a term of six years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.

Additional Information

• As per the Article 160 of the Indian Constitution Discharge of the functions of the Governor in certain contingencies 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 this Chapter.
• Article 148 deals with the appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

The correct answer is Mr. Narendra Modi.

Key Points

• Mr. Narendra Modi is the chairperson of NITI Aayog as on November 2022.
• NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the Government of India, established in 2015 to replace the Planning Commission.
• The chairperson of NITI Aayog is the head of the institution and is responsible for guiding and overseeing the organization's activities.

Additional Information

• Mr. Arvind Kejriwal is the current Chief Minister of Delhi.
• Mr. Amit Shah is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is currently serving as the Union Minister of Home Affairs in the Government of India.
• Mr. Nitin Gadkari is the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways in the Government of India.

The correct answer is One District One Product.

Key Points

• One District One Product (ODOP) is a scheme launched by the Government of India to promote traditional and indigenous products of each district, with the aim of boosting employment and income generation at the local level.
• ODOP aims to leverage the potential of each district by identifying one unique product for which the district has a comparative advantage, and then providing support for its development, branding, marketing, and export.
• This will not only create local jobs but also enhance the national economy.

Additional Information

• All 761 districts across the nation's selection process yielded over a thousand products.
• Textiles, agriculture, processed goods, pharmaceuticals, and industrial products are just a few of the many industries that are covered by the initiative.
• Additionally, a number of ODOP products were on display at the Davos World Economic Forum in Switzerland in January 2023 in the Indian Pavilion.

The correct answer is 2.

Key Points

• Census is a process of collecting, analyzing, and publishing demographic, social, and economic data of a country's population.
• The last Census of 2011 was the 15th Census of India and was conducted under the Census Act of 1948.

Additional Information

• As of 2021, India's decennial census has been carried out 16 times.
• The first comprehensive census was taken in 1881, though it had been conducted every ten years since Viceroy Lord Mayo took office in 1872.
• Since 1949, it has been managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, through the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
• The 1948 Census of India Act, which predates the Indian Constitution, has been used to conduct all censuses since 1951.
• The Union Government is not required by the 1948 Census of India Act to carry out the Census on a specific date or to make the results available within a specified timeframe.

The correct answer is Maharashtra.

Key Points

• The Brabourne Cricket Stadium is located in the state of Maharashtra in India.
• It is situated in the city of Mumbai and is owned by the Cricket Club of India.
• The stadium was originally named after Lord Brabourne, the Governor of Bombay, and was established in 1937.
• The stadium has hosted numerous international cricket matches and has a seating capacity of around 20,000 spectators.

Additional Information

• The Cricket Club of India, which owns the Brabourne Cricket Stadium, was established in 1933 and is one of the oldest cricket clubs in India.
• The stadium has also been used for other sports events and concerts.

The correct answer is Fundamental Duty.

Key Points

• Developing scientific temper and humanism is a fundamental duty of every citizen of India.
• It is one of the ten fundamental duties enshrined in the Indian Constitution under Article 51A.
• This duty aims to promote the spirit of inquiry, rationality, and scientific temper among citizens, which is essential for the progress of the nation.
• Humanism refers to the philosophy that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, and generally prefers critical thinking and evidence over acceptance of dogma or superstition.

Additional Information

• ​Every citizen in India has the right to constitutional remedies, including equality before the law and equal protection of the laws, as guaranteed by Articles 226 and 32 of the Indian Constitution.
• The following list of the Indian Constitution's six fundamental rights and the related constitutional articles includes: Equal Rights (Articles 14–18) Freedom of Speech (Articles 19–22) Right not to be exploited (Articles 23–24) Right to Religious Freedom (Articles 25–28).
• The directive principles of state policy are covered in Part IV of our constitution (Articles 36–51).
• It entails a number of things, such as the adoption of a uniform civil code, the elimination of legal restrictions on women, the outlawing of untouchability in all forms, and more

The correct answer is 232 BC.

Key Points

• Ashoka was one of the most powerful emperors of the Mauryan dynasty, ruling from 268 to 232 BC.
• He is known for his conversion to Buddhism and his efforts to spread the religion throughout his empire.
• Ashoka's reign was marked by significant political and social reforms, including the establishment of a network of hospitals and the promotion of religious tolerance.
• He died in 232 BC, and was succeeded by his son, Kunala.

Additional Information

• The third Mauryan Emperor of Magadha was Ashoka, who ruled over the Indian subcontinent.
• His empire, which had Pataliputra as its capital, stretched across a sizable portion of the Indian subcontinent, from what is now Afghanistan in the west to what is now Bangladesh in the east.
• According to Ashoka's edicts, Kalinga was subjugated by him following a bloody battle in his eighth regnal year (approximately 260 BCE).
• Following this, Ashoka committed himself to spreading the edicts' main idea of "dhamma," or morality.
• The edicts of Ashoka suggest that he began to lean more and more toward Buddhism a few years after the Kalinga War.

The correct answer is Vannadil Pudiyaveettil Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan.

Key Points

• The couple who won Padma Bhushan in 2009 for Bharatanatyam is Vannadil Pudiyaveettil Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan.
• They are renowned Bharatanatyam dancers from Tamil Nadu, India.
• They have also received numerous other awards and recognitions for their contributions to the art form.

Additional Information

• Mahaboob Subhani and Kaleeshabi Mahboob are renowned Kuchipudi dancers from Andhra Pradesh, India.
• K.V. Sampath Kumar and Vidushi K.S. Jayalakshmi are Carnatic musicians from Karnataka, India.
• Krishna Ella and Suchitra Ella are scientists and entrepreneurs who founded the biotechnology company Bharat Biotech.

The correct answer is (i), (ii) and (iii).

Key Points

• Jeev Milkha Singh became the first player from India to join the European Tour in 1998.
• He won four European Tour Titles.
• He also won four Japan Golf Tour titles.
• Jeev Milkha Singh won six Asian Tour titles.

Additional Information

• The European Tour is one of the leading men's professional golf tours in the world.
• The Japan Golf Tour is the second-largest professional golf tour in the world.
• The Asian Tour is a professional golf tour for men that is based in Asia.
• Jeev Milkha Singh is a professional golfer from India who has won numerous tournaments throughout his career.

The correct answer is agro based industry.

Key Points

• Cotton, jute, silk, woollen textiles, sugar and edible oil are all derived from agricultural products, hence they belong to the agro-based industry.
• Agro-based industries are those that use agricultural products as their raw materials to produce finished goods.
• These industries contribute significantly to the country's economy and provide employment opportunities to millions of people.
• Heavy industry refers to industries that involve large and heavy products like machinery, steel, etc. and require huge capital investments.
• Joint sector industries are those where the ownership is shared between the government and private individuals or companies.
• Mineral-based industries use minerals as their raw materials to produce finished goods.

Additional Information

• Agro-based industries are classified into three categories: food processing, non-food processing, and agro-based chemicals.
• Some examples of heavy industries include automobile manufacturing, shipbuilding, and aerospace industry.
• Joint sector industries were promoted in India to bring together the expertise of both the public and private sectors.
• Mineral-based industries are further classified into two categories: primary industries and secondary industries.
• Primary industries involve the extraction and production of raw materials, while secondary industries involve the conversion of raw materials into finished products.

The correct answer is 1600.

Key Points

• East India Company was granted a charter by Queen Elizabeth I in 1600, giving it a monopoly on English trade with the East Indies.
• The charter gave the company the power to establish factories (trading posts) in India and to export goods such as spices, silk, and tea back to England.
• The company grew in power and influence over time, eventually becoming the de facto ruler of much of India by the mid-18th century.
• The East India Company played a major role in British imperialism, shaping the economic, political, and cultural landscape of India and other parts of the world for centuries to come.

Additional Information

• Incorporated in England in 1600 and later becoming British, the East India Company (EIC) was dissolved in 1874.
• It was established to facilitate trade with East Asia and the East Indies in the Indian Ocean region.
• The company colonized parts of Southeast Asia and Hong Kong in addition to seizing control of a sizable portion of the Indian subcontinent.

The correct answer is West Bengal.

Key Points

• Nabanna is a harvest festival celebrated in West Bengal, especially in rural areas.
• The festival usually takes place in the Bengali month of Agrahayan, which falls between November and December.
• Nabanna is a significant festival for the farmers as they offer their first harvest to the goddess of wealth and prosperity, Annapurna.
• The festival is also celebrated with cultural programs, music, dance, and traditional Bengali cuisine.

Additional Information

• Jharkhand is known for its various tribal festivals like sarhul, karam and jawa.
• Haryana is known for its agricultural festivals like Baisakhi and Teej.
• Chhattisgarh is known for its tribal festivals like Bastar Dussehra and Rajim Kumbh Mela.

Given:

Two successive discounts of 50% and 40%.

Concept:

The formula for successive discounts is D = 100 − [100 − (d₁)] [100 − (d₂)]/100,

where D is the total discount, and d₁ and d₂ are the two given discounts.

Solution:

⇒ D = 100 − [100 − (50)][100 − (40)]/100

⇒ D = 100 − [50 × 60]/100

⇒ D = 100 − 30 = 70%

Therefore, two successive discounts of 50% and 40% are equivalent to a single discount of 70%.

Shortcut Trick

For equal distance segments, assume the distance of each segment is the LCM of given speeds.

LCM of 10, 20, and 60 = 60 km. Let each 1/3 distance be 60 km.

Total Distance = 3 × 60 = 180 km.

Total Time = (60 ÷ 10) + (60 ÷ 20) + (60 ÷ 60) = 6 + 3 + 1 = 10 hours.

Average Speed = Total Distance ÷ Total Time = 180 ÷ 10 = 18 km/h.

∴ The correct answer is 18 km/h.

Alternate Method

Given: Speeds v₁ = 10 km/h, v₂ = 20 km/h, v₃ = 60 km/h for three equal parts of the distance.

Formula Used: Average Speed = Total Distance ÷ Total Time

⇒ Let the total distance be D km.

⇒ Time for first 1/3 distance (t₁) = (D/3) ÷ 10 = D/30 hours.

⇒ Time for second 1/3 distance (t₂) = (D/3) ÷ 20 = D/60 hours.

⇒ Time for last 1/3 distance (t₃) = (D/3) ÷ 60 = D/180 hours.

⇒ Total Time = D/30 + D/60 + D/180

⇒ Total Time = (6D + 3D + D) ÷ 180 = 10D ÷ 180 = D/18 hours.

⇒ Average Speed = D ÷ (D/18) = 18 km/h.

∴ The correct answer is 18 km/h.

Additional Information

Average Speed for Two Equal Distances

If a journey is divided into two equal distances with speeds x and y, the average speed is given by (2 × x × y) ÷ (x + y).

Unit Conversion

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

Relative Speed

When two objects move in the same direction, relative speed is the difference (s₁ − s₂). In opposite directions, it is the sum (s₁ + s₂).

Given:

15% of X = 20% of Y = 30% of Z, X + Y + Z = 9000, Y spends 2200.

Solution:

Let 15% of X = 20% of Y = 30% of Z = k.

Then, X = k/0.15, Y = k/0.20, Z = k/0.30.

Substituting in X + Y + Z = 9000, we get k = 600.

Then, Y = k/0.20 = 600/0.20 = 3000.

Y's saving = Y's income - Y's expenditure = 3000 - 2200 = 800.

Therefore, Y's saving is ₹800.

Shortcut Trick

Check options for the largest number that divides both 2800 and 756.

2800 is divisible by 28 (2800 ÷ 28 = 100).

756 is divisible by 28 (756 ÷ 28 = 27).

Since 28 is the highest common divisor among the options, it is the HCF.

∴ The correct answer is 28.

Alternate Method

Given: Numbers are 2800 and 756.

Method: Prime Factorization

⇒ Prime factors of 2800 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 5 × 7 = 2⁴ × 5² × 7¹

⇒ Prime factors of 756 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 7 = 2² × 3³ × 7¹

⇒ HCF = Product of the lowest powers of common prime factors

⇒ HCF = 2² × 7¹

⇒ HCF = 4 × 7 = 28

∴ The correct answer is 28.

Additional Information

Highest Common Factor (HCF)

Also known as Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), it is the largest positive integer that divides each of the integers without a remainder.

Relationship between HCF and LCM

For any two numbers a and b: HCF(a, b) × LCM(a, b) = a × b.

Division Method for HCF

Divide the larger number by the smaller one, then divide the previous divisor by the remainder until the remainder is 0. The last divisor is the HCF.

Shortcut Trick

In a right circular cone, the slant height (l), radius (r), and height (h) form a right-angled triangle.

Given d = 16 ft ⇒ r = 8 ft. Slant height l = 10 ft.

Using Pythagorean triplets (6, 8, 10), the height h = 6 ft.

Volume of a cone = (1÷3) × π × r² × h

V = (1÷3) × 3.14 × 8² × 6 = 2 × 3.14 × 64 = 401.92 ft³

∴ The correct answer is 401.92 ft³.

Alternate Method

Given:

Slant height of the cone (l) = 10 ft

Base diameter (d) = 16 ft

Formula Used:

Volume of a cone = (1÷3) × π × r² × h

Slant height (l) = √(r² + h²)

Calculations:

⇒ Radius (r) = d ÷ 2 = 16 ÷ 2 = 8 ft

⇒ Slant height (l) = 10 ft

Applying Pythagoras theorem to find the height (h):

⇒ l² = r² + h²

⇒ 10² = 8² + h²

⇒ 100 = 64 + h²

⇒ h² = 36 ⇒ h = 6 ft

Now, finding the volume of the sand heap:

⇒ Volume = (1÷3) × 3.14 × (8)² × 6

⇒ Volume = 3.14 × 64 × 2

⇒ Volume = 3.14 × 128 = 401.92 ft³

∴ The correct answer is 401.92 ft³.

Additional Information

Curved Surface Area of a Cone

The lateral or curved surface area is given by CSA = π × r × l, where r is the radius and l is the slant height.

Total Surface Area of a Cone

The total surface area includes the base area and is calculated as TSA = π × r × (r + l).

Pythagorean Triplets in Geometry

In cones and right prisms, dimensions often form standard Pythagorean triplets like (3, 4, 5) or (6, 8, 10), which helps in fast mental calculations.

Given:

A can do a job in 8 days, B can do it in 16 days.

Concept:

Work done is inversely proportional to the time taken.

Solution:

If A's 1 day's work = 1/8, and B's 1 day's work = 1/16.

A and B's 2 day's work = 1/8 + 1/16 = 3/16.

Therefore, the job will be done in (16/3) × 2 = 10.67 days or 11 days approx.

Therefore, A and B will complete the work in approximately 11 days.

Given:

P and Q can do a job in 15 days, P is 3 times as efficient as Q.

Concept:

Work done is directly proportional to efficiency.

Solution:

If Q's efficiency is q, then P's efficiency is 3q.

(P + Q)'s 1 day's work = (3q + q) = 4q = 1/15

Then, q = 1/60.

P's 1 day's work = 3q = 3/60 = 1/20.

Therefore, P can complete the job alone in 20 days.

Shortcut Trick

Ratio of Savings to Expenditure = (15400 − 7200) : 7200 = 8200 : 7200 = 41 : 36.

Let Savings increase by x%. Total Income ratio = 41 + 36 = 77.

Applying the weighted average principle: (41 × x) + (36 × 5) = 77 × 20

⇒ 41x + 180 = 1540 ⇒ 41x = 1360

⇒ x = 1360 ÷ 41 ≈ 33.17%

∴ The correct answer is 33.17%.

Alternate Method

Income = ₹15,400 (+20% = ₹3,080)

Expenditure ₹7,200

Savings ₹8,200

+5% (₹360)

+33.17% (₹2,720) Total Increase = 360 + 2720 = ₹3,080

Given:

Initial Income = ₹15,400

Initial Expenditure = ₹7,200

Formula Used:

Savings = Income − Expenditure

Percentage Increase = (Increase in Value ÷ Original Value) × 100

Calculations:

⇒ Initial Savings = 15400 − 7200 = ₹8,200

⇒ New Income = 15400 + (20% of 15400) = 15400 + 3080 = ₹18,480

⇒ New Expenditure = 7200 + (5% of 7200) = 7200 + 360 = ₹7,560

⇒ New Savings = 18480 − 7560 = ₹10,920

⇒ Increase in Savings = 10920 − 8200 = ₹2,720

⇒ Percentage Increase = (2720 ÷ 8200) × 100 = 27200 ÷ 82 ≈ 33.17%

∴ The correct answer is 33.17%.

Additional Information

Income, Expenditure & Savings Relation

The fundamental equation is Income = Expenditure + Savings. Any percentage change in income is mathematically equivalent to the weighted average of the percentage changes in expenditure and savings.

Alligation Method for Percentage Distribution

When a quantity is split into two parts, the net percentage change of the whole is the mean of the percentage changes of the parts. The ratio of the parts is directly proportional to the difference between their individual changes and the overall average change.

Base Value in Percentages

Always calculate the percentage increase or decrease over the original base value. Percentage change = (Final Value − Initial Value) ÷ Initial Value × 100.

Given:

Diameter of a hemisphere = 12 cm.

Concept:

Volume of a hemisphere = 2/3 × π × r³.

Solution:

Radius of hemisphere = Diameter / 2 = 6 cm.

Volume = 2/3 × 22/7 × 6³ = 2/3 × 216 × 22/7 = $\rm \frac{3168}{7}\ cm^3$

Therefore, the volume of the hemisphere is $\rm \frac{3168}{7}\ cm^3$ cm³.

Shortcut Trick

Use the ratio method: Cost Price (CP) is the actual weight given, and Selling Price (SP) is the price charged for the stated weight with profit.

Weight Ratio (CP : SP) = 800 : 1000

Profit Factor = 100 : 118 (for 18% profit)

Overall Ratio (CP : SP) = (800 × 100) : (1000 × 118) = 80,000 : 1,18,000 = 80 : 118

Actual Profit % = [(118 − 80) ÷ 80] × 100 = (38 ÷ 80) × 100 = 47.5%

∴ The correct answer is 47.5%.

Alternate Method

Given:

⇒ Stated Profit = 18%

⇒ Actual weight given = 800 g

⇒ Reference weight = 1 kg (1000 g)

Calculations:

⇒ Let the Cost Price (CP) of 1 g of goods be ₹1.

⇒ CP of 1000 g goods = ₹1000.

⇒ Since he claims 18% profit, the Selling Price (SP) of 1000 g = 1000 + (18% of 1000) = ₹1180.

⇒ However, he gives only 800 g to the customer.

⇒ The Actual CP for the retailer = CP of 800 g = ₹800.

⇒ The Actual SP received by the retailer = ₹1180.

⇒ Actual Profit = SP − CP = 1180 − 800 = ₹380.

⇒ Actual Gain Percentage = (Actual Profit ÷ Actual CP) × 100

⇒ Gain % = (380 ÷ 800) × 100

⇒ Gain % = 380 ÷ 8 = 47.5%

∴ The correct answer is 47.5%.

Additional Information

Dishonest Dealer Concept

When a dealer sells at x% profit and uses y% less weight, the total profit % = [(% Profit + % Less weight) ÷ (100 − % Less weight)] × 100.

Faulty Weight Formula

Profit % due to weight error = [(True Weight − False Weight) ÷ False Weight] × 100.

Successive Profit Method

Final Gain is the effective result of two successive profit factors: the cheating in weight and the markup on the price.

Shortcut Trick

The fastest way to solve this is by testing the options to find a common ratio.

Let's check Option 2, which gives the value 4.

Subtracting 4 from 20, 24, and 29 gives the numbers 16, 20, and 25.

Three numbers are in continued proportion if the ratio of the first to second equals the second to third.

Checking the ratios: 16 ÷ 20 = 4/5 and 20 ÷ 25 = 4/5. The condition is perfectly satisfied.

∴ The correct answer is 4.

Alternate Method

Given:

Three numbers: 20, 24, and 29

Formula Used:

If three numbers a, b, and c are in continued proportion, then a/b = b/c or b² = a × c.

Calculations:

Let the number subtracted from each value be x.

⇒ The new numbers become (20 − x), (24 − x), and (29 − x).

⇒ According to the continued proportion rule: (20 − x) ÷ (24 − x) = (24 − x) ÷ (29 − x)

⇒ Cross-multiplying, we get:

⇒ (20 − x) × (29 − x) = (24 − x)²

⇒ 580 − 20x − 29x + x² = 576 − 48x + x²

⇒ 580 − 49x = 576 − 48x

⇒ 580 − 576 = 49x − 48x

⇒ x = 4

∴ The correct answer is 4.

Additional Information

Proportion

Four numbers a, b, c, and d are said to be in proportion if a ÷ b = c ÷ d, denoted as a:b :: c:d.

Continued Proportion

Three numbers a, b, and c are in continued proportion if a:b = b:c, meaning b² = a × c. Here, b is called the mean proportional between a and c.

Componendo and Dividendo Rule

For any valid proportion a/b = c/d, the rule states that (a + b) ÷ (a − b) = (c + d) ÷ (c − d). This property is highly useful for rapidly simplifying complex fractional equations without cross-multiplying.

Concept Used:

Solution:

⇒ 7 ÷ 2 × (8.35 + 1.3 + 2.42)

⇒ 7 ÷ 2 × 12.07

⇒ 3.5 × 12.07 = 42.245

Therefore, the simplified result of the given expression is 42.245.

Given:

75 boys weigh 60 kg each on average, 45 girls weigh 40 kg each on average.

Concept:

Total average weight = Total weight / Total number of individuals.

Solution:

Total weight of boys = 75 × 60 = 4500 kg.

Total weight of girls = 45 × 40 = 1800 kg.

Average weight = (4500 + 1800) / (75 + 45) = 52.5 kg.

Therefore, the average weight of the whole class is 52.5 kg.

Shortcut Trick

Directly apply the weighted average formula to the ratings:

Weighted Rating = (Comfort Rating × Comfort Weight) + (Resale Rating × Resale Weight)

⇒ Weighted Rating = (9 × 55% + 8 × 45%) / 10

⇒ Weighted Rating = (4.95 + 3.60) / 10 = 8.55 / 10

∴ The correct answer is 8.55/10.

Alternate Method

Given:

Rating for comfort = 9/10, Weightage = 55%

Rating for resale value = 8/10, Weightage = 45%

Formula Used:

Final Rating = (R₁ × W₁) + (R₂ × W₂)

Comfort 9/10 × 55%

Resale 8/10 × 45%

Final Rating 8.55 / 10

Calculations:

⇒ Final Rating = (9/10 × 55/100) + (8/10 × 45/100)

⇒ Final Rating = (495/1000) + (360/1000)

⇒ Final Rating = (495 + 360) / 1000

⇒ Final Rating = 855 / 1000

⇒ Final Rating = 8.55 / 10

∴ The correct answer is 8.55/10.

Additional Information

Weighted Average

It is an average that takes into account the proportional relevance of each component. It is calculated by multiplying each value by its weight and then adding the results together. Formula: A_w = (w₁x₁ + w₂x₂) ÷ (w₁ + w₂).

Percentage Conversion

Percent literally means per hundred. To use a percentage in calculation, simply divide the percentage value by 100 (e.g., 55% = 55 ÷ 100 = 0.55).

Given:

Numbers 0.12, 0.16, and 0.21.

Concept:

If a ∶ b = c ∶ d, then d = b × c/a.

Solution:

The fourth proportion of 0.12, 0.16, and 0.21,

⇒ (0.16 × 0.21) / 0.12 = 0.28.

Therefore, the fourth proportional to 0.12, 0.16, and 0.21 is 0.28.

Given:

Swimmer's speed downstream = 23 km/h,

Speed upstream = 14 km/h.

Concept:

Speed of the stream = (Downstream speed - Upstream speed) / 2.

Solution:

Speed of the stream = (23 km/h - 14 km/h) / 2 = 4.5 km/h.

Therefore, the speed of the stream is 4.5 km/h.

Concept:

To find the population after n years,

Multiply the initial population by (1 + annual growth rate)ⁿ.

Solution:

After the first year: 2000 × (1 + 0.002) = 2004.

After the second year: 2004 × (1 + 0.004) = 2012.02.

After the third year: 2012.02 × (1 - 0.004) = 2003.97.

Therefore, the population of the village after 3 years will be approximately 2003.97.

Given:

A sum of Rs. 2100 is invested for 1 year at 20% per annum, interest is compounded half-yearly.

Concept:

Compound Interest = P × (1 + r/n)^(nt) - P.

Solution:

Compound interest = Rs. 2100 × (1 + 0.20/2)^{(2 × 1)} - Rs. 2100

⇒ Compound interest = Rs. 2100 × (1.1)² - Rs. 2100

⇒ Compound interest = Rs. 2541 - Rs. 2100

⇒ Compound interest = Rs. 441.

Therefore, the compound interest is Rs. 441.

Given:

Marked price = Rs. 280,

Discount = 15%,

Extra discount = Rs. 20.

Concept:

Discount% = (Discount Amount / Marked Price) × 100.

Solution:

Discounted price = Rs. 280 - 15% of Rs. 280 = Rs. 238.

Final price = Rs. 238 - Rs. 20 = Rs. 218.

Total discount = (Rs. 280 - Rs. 218) / Rs. 280 × 100 = 22.14%.

Therefore, the effective discount percentage for the customer is 22.1%.

Given:

Selling price = 11/5 times of cost price.

Concept:

Gain% = (Selling Price - Cost Price) / Cost Price × 100.

Solution:

If cost price = 5, then selling price = 11.

Gain% = (11 - 5) / 5 × 100 = 120%.

Therefore, the gain percentage is 120%.

The correct answer is "kind."

<br>

 Key Points

• The sentence requires an adjective to describe the nature of the person mentioned.
• For the first blank, "Kind" is a suitable word to describe a person's nature as it means having a friendly, generous, and considerate attitude. (परोपकारी; मित्रवत और उदार)
• Example: He is very kind.
• ​The second part of the sentence mentions a specific type of forest, which is the rainforest.
• "Kind" means a group whose members all have the same qualities. (समान गुणों वाले व्यक्तियों का समूह; वर्ग)
• Example: There are people of all kinds.
• The correct answer is Option 3.

Correct sentence: He has a kind nature and the rainforest is a kind of forest found on earth.

<br>

 Additional Information

• Option 1 (type) is not a suitable word to describe a person's nature and is not related to the second part of the sentence. (समान विशेषताओं वाले व्‍यक्तियों या वस्‍तुओं का समूह (जो अपने से बड़े समूह का भाग हो); प्रकार या क़िस्‍म)
• Option 2 (caring) is a suitable word to describe a person's nature, but it does not match the context of the second part of the sentence. (दूसरों के प्रति चिंता और प्‍यार दिखानेवाला; परचिंतक)
• Option 4 (rude) is the opposite of what is required to describe the person's nature and does not match the context of the second part of the sentence. (अशिष्‍ट (किसी के प्रति) (किसी बात पर))

The correct answer is "Ignore".

 

Key Points

• "Ignore" means to pay no attention to something or someone. (व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु पर कोई ध्यान न देना, की उपेक्षा करना)
• It is a verb that can be used in various tenses, such as "ignored", "ignoring", and "will ignore".
• Example: I said hello to Dolly but she totally ignored me.
• In this sentence, the speaker is telling someone not to pay attention to what another person is saying.
• The correct answer is Option 3.
  

Additional Information

• Option 1, "Negate", means to deny or nullify something. (बेअसर या अशक्त करना; बेकार करना; निष्फल करना)
• Option 2, "Accept", means to agree to something or to believe it is true. ((दी गई वस्‍तु को) स्‍वीकार या ग्रहण करना)
• Option 4, "Fight", means to engage in a physical or verbal confrontation. (शारीरिक शक्ति, हथियारों आदि से किसी के विरुद्घ लड़ना)

The correct answer is "A wealthy man with lots of money and assets."

<br>

 Key Points

• The idiom "A man of means" refers to a person who is affluent and has significant financial resources. (एक व्यक्ति जो समृद्ध है और जिसके पास महत्वपूर्ण वित्तीय संसाधन हैं)
• Example: He is a man of means.
• The word "means" here refers to wealth or financial resources.
• The idiom can be used to describe someone who is financially successful, independent, and has the ability to live a comfortable lifestyle without any financial struggles.
• The phrase can also be used to describe someone who has inherited wealth or has acquired it through business or investments.
• The correct answer is Option 2.

The correct answer is "above board."

<br>

 Key Points

• "Above board" means honest and open, without any hidden motives or deception. (ईमानदार और खुला, बिना किसी छुपे मकसद या धोखे के)
• Example: We felt the judging was all above board and fair.
• The misspelt word "abboard" is not a correct English word.
• The correct answer is Option 3.
  

Correct sentence: His part in the affair was quite open and above board.

<br>

Additional Information

• Option 1, "abroad," means in or to another country or countries. (विदेश में; विदेश को)
• Option 2, "board," means to get on a plane, ship, bus, etc. (विमान, जहाज़, बस आदि में सवार होना)
• Option 4, "broad," refers wide. (चौड़ा)

The correct answer is "fireside."

<br>

 Key Points

• "Hearth" means the place where you have an open fire in the house or the area in front of it. (घर में चूल्‍हा जलाने की जगह या चूल्‍हे के सामने की जगह)
• Example: They were reluctant to leave hearth and home.
• "Fireside" is a synonym of hearth.
• "Fireside" refers to the area in front of a fireplace where a fire is burned. (कमरे में अग्निस्‍थल के आस-पास का स्‍थान)
• Example: After a long day at work, I like to relax by the fireside with a good book.
• It is used to indicate a warm and cozy atmosphere.
• The correct answer is Option 2.
  

Additional Information

• Option 1) tandoor: a cylindrical clay or metal oven used in cooking and baking in some parts of Asia. (मध्य-पूर्व एवं दक्षिण एशिया में लोकप्रिय मिट्टी का एक बड़ा चूल्हा, तंदूर)
• Option 3) oven: a thermally insulated chamber used for heating, baking, or drying food. (बक्‍सनुमा अँगीठी, ओवन)
• Option 4) convent: a religious community of women typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. (विशेषतः ईसाई साध्वियों का आश्रम; कॉन्‍वेंट)

The correct answer is "Foreign."

Key Points

• "Local" means something or someone belonging to a particular place or area. (स्‍थानीय)
• Example: This is a local newspaper.
• "Foreign" means something or someone coming from or belonging to a different country or place. (स्‍वदेश से भिन्‍न देश का या उससे संबंधित; विदेशी)
• Example: She belongs to a foreign country.
• Therefore, foreign is the most appropriate antonym of local.
• The correct answer is Option 2.

Additional Information

• Familiar means something or someone well-known or recognized. (सुपरिचित; जाना-पहचाना)
• Frozen means something or someone turned into ice or solidified due to extreme cold. ((खाद्य पदार्थ) सुरक्षित रखने के लिए कम तापमान पर भंडारण)
• Torrid means something or someone very hot or dry, usually referring to weather or climate. (विशेषकर प्रेम तथा कामुकता की भावना से पूर्ण; कामुक)

The correct answer is "were shifted to another hospital that same evening as this hospital caught fire."

<br>

 Key Points

• The error lies in the part "are shifted."
• The verb "shifted" needs to be in the past tense to match the past tense of "caught fire."
• "Are shifted" must be changed to "were shifted" to make the sentence grammatically correct.
• The correct answer is Option 2.

Correct sentence: The patients were shifted to another hospital that same evening as this hospital caught fire.

The correct answer is "tiring."

<br>

 Key Points

• The word "tiring" means causing one to feel exhausted or fatigued. (थका देने वाला; थकाऊ)
• Example: This is a tiring job.
• It is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank because the songs provided relief during a long and exhausting bus journey.
• Grammatically, "tiring" is an adjective that describes the journey.
• The correct answer is Option 3.
  

Correct sentence: Those songs were a great relief for Mohan during his long and tiring bus journey. 

<br>

 Additional Information

• Option 1) "tolerable" means bearable or able to be endured. It does not convey the idea of relief from exhaustion. (काफ़ी अच्‍छा (परंतु सर्वोत्तम नहीं))
• Option 2) "plausible" means seeming reasonable or probable, but again, it does not fit the context of the sentence. (विश्‍वसनीय; तर्कसंगत)
• Option 4) "reprimanding" means scolding or rebuking someone, which is not appropriate in this context. ((ग़लत काम करने पर) किसी की भर्त्सना करना, फटकार लगाना (औपचारिक रूप से))

The correct answer is "approve of."

<br>

 Key Points

• The word "object" means to express opposition or disapproval. (किसी व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु को नापसंद करना, उसके विरुद्घ होना)
• Example: Many people object to the new tax.
• The antonym of "object" would be a word that means to express agreement or approval.
• "Approve of" is the most appropriate antonym in this context, as it means to express a favorable opinion or consent. (किसी को पसंद करना या उससे संतुष्‍ट होना; स्‍वीकार्य समझना)
• Example: His father didn’t approve of him becoming a dancer.
• The correct answer is Option 1.
  

Correct sentence: Do any of you approve of the decision?

 

Additional Information

• Option 2) "repine to" means to complain or express dissatisfaction, which is not the opposite of "object." (शिकायत करना या असंतोष व्यक्त करना)
• Option 3) "demonstrate" means to show or prove, which is not the opposite of "object." (प्रमाण देकर सिद्घ करना)
• Option 4) "withstand to" means to endure or resist, which is not the opposite of "object." (सहन या बरदाश्‍त कर सकना)

The correct answer is "When you travelling with us".

Key Points

• In time clauses with words like when, after and until, we often use present tense forms to talk about the future:
• For example:
• I'll come home when I finish work.
• You must wait here until your father comes.
• They are coming after they have had dinner.
• Hence, the correct sentence would be: Don't panic! We won't leave you alone in trouble when you travel with us.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Additional Information

• "Don’t panic!" – This sentence is free from any grammatical mistakes.
• It's a command or an imperative sentence and is grammatically correct.
• The subject (you) is understood and does not need to be stated explicitly.
• "We won’t leave you alone in trouble" – This sentence is also error-free.
• The phrase 'We won't' is a contraction for 'we will not' which is grammatically correct.
• 'Leave' is a proper base form of the verb to use after 'will not.'
• The rest of the sentence, 'you alone in trouble,' correctly follows standard English grammar rules.

The correct answer is "Implicate."

<br>

 Key Points

• "Entrap" means to catch or trap someone or something. (किसी को या किसी चीज़ को पकड़ना या फंसाना)
• Example: Discarded fishing lines can entrap wildlife.
• "Implicate" means to show or suggest that someone is involved in something wrong or illegal. (यह दिखाना कि व्‍यक्ति कुकर्म में लिप्‍त है; लपेटे में लेना, आलिप्‍त करना)
• Example: A well-known politician was implicated in the scandal.
• So, the synonym of "Entrap" is "Implicate."
• The correct answer is Option 1.
  

Additional Information

• Trim means to make something neat or tidy by cutting it. (किसी चीज़ को काँट-छाँट कर सँवारना)
• Regulate means to control or manage something according to rules or laws. (किसी को नियंत्रित करना (क़ानून या नियम की सहायता से))
• Glorify means to praise or honor someone or something. (बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर कहना)

The correct answer is "Refridgeration."

<br>

 Key Points

• The correct spelling of the word is "Refrigeration."
• The incorrect spelling adds an extra "d" after the "r."
• The correct spelling follows the rule of "i before e, except after c."
• The correct answer is option 1.
  

Additional Information

• Option 2, "Telepathy," refers to the ability to communicate thoughts or ideas without using any known physical or verbal communication methods. ((मौखिक, लिखित या अन्‍य सामान्‍य संप्रेषण विधियों का प्रयोग न करते हुए) व्‍यक्तियों के बीच मानसिक स्‍तर पर संदेशों का आदान-प्रदान; दूर-संवेदन, दूर-बोध, अतींद्रिय बोध, टेलिपैथी)
• Option 3, "Strangulate," means to choke or suffocate someone, usually by compressing their neck. (आमतौर पर किसी की गर्दन दबाकर उसका गला घोंटना या दम घोंटना)
• Option 4, "Bewilderment," refers to the state of being confused or puzzled. (घबराहट, संभ्रम, हैरानगी)
  

The correct answer is "To bribe one discreetly."

<br>

 Key Points

• The idiom 'grease someone's palm' means to bribe someone, usually in a discreet manner. (किसी को रिश्वत देना, आमतौर पर गुप्त तरीके से)
• Example: I greased the hostess' palm to get a table without reservation.
• The word 'grease' here is used metaphorically to mean 'to bribe.'
• The phrase 'someone's palm' refers to the hand, which is commonly associated with receiving money or other valuable items.

The correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is "oar."

Key Points

• Homonyms are words that have the same pronunciation but different meanings.
• In this sentence, the boatman is asking about his oar.
• Oar means a long pole that is flat and wide at one end and that you use for moving a small boat through water (rowing). (छोटी नाव चलाने में प्रयुक्त एक लंबा डंडा जिसका एक सिरा समतल और चौड़ा होता है; चप्पू)
• Example: She dipped her oars into the water and pulled.
• The correct answer is Option 4.

Correct sentence: “Where is my oar ?” cried the boatman.

Additional Information

• Or: a conjunction used to connect alternatives. (या अथवा (संभावनाओं या विकल्‍पों की सूची में प्रयुक्त))
• O'er: a poetic or archaic form of "over." ("ओवर" का एक काव्यात्मक या पुरातन रूप)
• Oat: a type of cereal grain. (एक प्रकार का अनाज)

The correct answer is "Lousy."

<br>

 Key Points

• "Lovely" means attractive or beautiful. (सुंदर या आकर्षक)
• Example: This is a lovely room.
• Therefore, the antonym of Lovely is Lousy.
• "Lousy" means bad or unpleasant. (बहुत बुरा)
• Example: We had lousy weather on Sunday.

The correct answer is Option 4.

<br>

 Additional Information

• Option 1: Pretty means attractive in a delicate or graceful way. (दिखने या सुनने में अच्‍छा और आकर्षक)
• Option 2: Attractive means pleasing or appealing to the senses. (दिलचस्‍प, मोहक; रुचिकर)
• Option 3: Hunky means strong, muscular, and attractive in a manly way. (मर्दाना तरीके से मजबूत, मांसल और आकर्षक)

The correct answer is "with."

<br>

 Key Points

• "With" is the most appropriate preposition to use in this context.
• We use "with" to refer to what we use to do something.
• Example: They opened the package with a knife.
• The correct answer is Option 1.

Correct passage:

Dandelion is a widely distributed weed of the daisy family, with a rosette of leaves and large bright yellow flowers followed ______ (2)  ______ globular heads of seeds with downy tufts. I also reminded them that April is designated as the Month of ______ (3) ______ Military Child. Not many would know that 15 April is the day when we wear purple, or so to say, we ‘purple ______ (4) ______’ to express our solidarity and support ______ (5) ______ the strength and sacrifices of our children, while their fathers are deployed at Siachen Glacier, deserts and on our borders.

<br>

 Additional Information

• Option 2, "on", could be used if the blank referred to a specific date or time.
• Option 3, "of", would not be appropriate in this context.
• Option 4, "within", could be used if the blank referred to a specific time frame.

The correct answer is "by."

<br>

 Key Points

• The preposition "by" is used to indicate the agent or means of something happening.
• In this case, it is the means by which something is being selected.
• We use followed by to say what comes after something else in a list or ordered set of things.
• Example: Potatoes are still the most popular food, followed by white bread.
• The correct answer is option 1.

Correct passage:

Dandelion is a widely distributed weed of the daisy family, with a rosette of leaves and large bright yellow flowers followed by globular heads of seeds with downy tufts. I also reminded them that April is designated as the Month of ______ (3) ______ Military Child. Not many would know that 15 April is the day when we wear purple, or so to say, we ‘purple ______ (4) ______’ to express our solidarity and support ______ (5) ______ the strength and sacrifices of our children, while their fathers are deployed at Siachen Glacier, deserts and on our borders.

Additional Information

• The preposition "with" is used to indicate association or accompaniment, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
• The preposition "along" is used to indicate movement or progress in a particular direction, which is not applicable here.
• The conjunction "since" is used to indicate a point in time or a duration of time, which is not relevant to the sentence.

The correct answer is "the."

<br>

 Key Points

• The sentence requires a definite article to refer to a specific blank number, which is "blank number 3."
• "The" is the definite article, indicating a specific noun, which is the blank number in this case.
• Example: "I love to sail over the water" (some specific body of water) or "I love to sail over water" (any water).
• The correct answer is Option 3.

Correct passage:

Dandelion is a widely distributed weed of the daisy family, with a rosette of leaves and large bright yellow flowers followed by globular heads of seeds with downy tufts. I also reminded them that April is designated as the Month of the Military Child. Not many would know that 15 April is the day when we wear purple, or so to say, we ‘purple ______ (4) ______’ to express our solidarity and support ______ (5) ______ the strength and sacrifices of our children, while their fathers are deployed at Siachen Glacier, deserts and on our borders.

Additional Information

• Option 1: "a" is an indefinite article used to refer to a non-specific noun.
• Example: "I need a pen."
• Option 2: "Zero article" is used when no article is needed, usually with plural or uncountable nouns.
• Example: "I like apples."
• Option 4: "an" is an indefinite article used before a word that starts with a vowel sound.
• Example: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."

The correct answer is "up."

 

Key Points

• "Up" is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank as it indicates movement towards a higher position or level.
• Purple symbolizes "joint" in the military world, meaning "all services."
• Grammatically, "up" is a preposition that can be used to indicate direction or location.
• Example: Military students celebrate Purple Up Day during Month of the Military Child.
• The correct answer is Option 1.

Correct passage:

Dandelion is a widely distributed weed of the daisy family, with a rosette of leaves and large bright yellow flowers followed by globular heads of seeds with downy tufts. I also reminded them that April is designated as the Month of the Military Child. Not many would know that 15 April is the day when we wear purple, or so to say, we ‘purple up’ to express our solidarity and support ______ (5) ______ the strength and sacrifices of our children, while their fathers are deployed at Siachen Glacier, deserts and on our borders.

Additional Information

• Option 2, "by", is a preposition that can indicate means or method of doing something.
• Example: She painted the picture by using watercolors.
• Option 3, "for", is a preposition that can indicate purpose or intention.
• Example: We bought this gift for our friend's birthday.
• Option 4, "onto", is a preposition that can indicate movement to a surface or position.
• Example: The bird landed onto the branch.

The correct answer is "for."

<br>

 Key Points

• "For" is the correct preposition to use in this context, indicating the purpose or reason for selecting an option.
• The noun support takes complements with "for", designating what is supported.
• Example: He supports me for changing the structure.
• The correct answer is Option 4.

Correct passage:

Dandelion is a widely distributed weed of the daisy family, with a rosette of leaves and large bright yellow flowers followed by globular heads of seeds with downy tufts. I also reminded them that April is designated as the Month of the Military Child. Not many would know that 15 April is the day when we wear purple, or so to say, we ‘purple up’ to express our solidarity and support for the strength and sacrifices of our children, while their fathers are deployed at Siachen Glacier, deserts and on our borders.

Additional Information

• Grammatically, "from" would suggest a starting point
• "Through" would suggest a range of options.
• "In" would suggest a specific option.

‘समुद्र’ के पर्याय से उपरोक वाक्य पूर्ण होगा - जलधि

• अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points 

• वाक्य में ‘समुद्र’ के सही पर्यायवाची शब्द 'जलधि' होगा।
• ‘समुद्र’ के सभी पर्यायवाची शब्द- सागर, पयोधि, उदधि, नदीश, जलधि, वारिधि, नीरनिधि।
• सही वाक्य- जल की अथाह राशि को जलधि कहते हैं।

Important Points कुछ महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द:-

Additional Information कुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द:-

'जिसमें धैर्य की कमी हो' वाक्यांश के लिए उपयुक्त सार्थक शब्द होगा- अधीर

• अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points 

• जिसमें धैर्य की कमी हो - अधीर

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Informationकुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द:-

‘गेरु’ एक संज्ञा शब्द है।

इसके बदले गेरुआ प्रत्यय युक्त शब्द उपयुक्त होगा।

• अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• गेरु + उआ = गेरुआ
• 'गेरु' मूलशब्द और 'उआ' प्रत्यय
• 'गेरुआ' का अर्थ: मटमैलापन लिए लाल रंग का।

Important Points

Additional Information

वाक्य में विशेषण का उचित प्रयोग किया गया है- वह मीठा फल है।

• अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• वाक्य- वह मीठा फल है।
• वाक्य में 'मीठा' शब्द 'फल' (विशेष्य) की विशेषता बता रहा है।
• अत: 'मीठा' विशेषण शब्द होगा।
• 'मीठा' का अर्थ- मिष्ट, मधुर, प्रियस्वादु, रसीला, मिठाई, मिष्ठान्न।

Important Points

Additional Information

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

• अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• वाक्य- उसने अपने दोस्त को जन्मदिन पर श्रद्धांजलि दी।
• दिए गये वाक्य में 'शब्द-अर्थ प्रयोग' की त्रुटि है।
• यहाँ 'श्रद्धांजलि' सार्थक शब्द नही है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नही हो रहा।
• अत: सार्थक शब्द 'बधाई' होना चाहिए।
• सही वाक्य - उसने अपने दोस्त को जन्मदिन पर बधाई दी।
• 'श्रद्धांजलि' का अर्थ**-** किसी मृत व्यक्ति की स्मृति में आदरपूर्ण कथन, (होमेज)।
• 'बधाई' का अर्थ- शुभ अवसर पर गाया जाने वाला गाना, मुबारकबाद।

Important Pointsशब्द-अर्थ प्रयोग की अशुद्धि:-

Additional Information

‘पारदर्शक’ शब्द के लिए उचित वाक्यांश है- जिसके पार देखा जा सके

• अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points 

• जिसके पार देखा जा सके- पारदर्शक

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information कुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द:-