SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 31 Jan 2023 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

According to the given information,

Thus, according to the given codes 'pu' is the code for the word 'nights'.

Hence, the correct answer is "pu".

The logic followed here is :

• First letter ⇒ (3) is added to the position value according English alphabetic series diagonally.
• Second letter ⇒ (2) is added to the position value according English alphabetic series diagonally.
• Third letter ⇒ (1) is added to the position value according English alphabetic series diagonally.

So,

• FVL: MXI

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And,

• PCJ : KES

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​Similarly,

• DKN: ?

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​Hence, "OMG" is the correct answer.

Given : [{(49 × 12) - (6 ÷ 2)} + (4 - 3)] ÷ 5

So, after interchanging the signs :

⇒[{(49 - 12) + (6 × 2)} ÷ (4 + 3)] × 5

⇒[{37 + 12} ÷ 7] × 5

⇒[49 ÷ 7] × 5

⇒7 × 5

⇒35

Hence, "35" is the correct answer.

Given :

Statement given :  P × Q × R + D ÷ S - B

So,

• P × Q → P is the father of Q.

• Q × R → Q is the father of R.

• R + D → R is the brother of D.

• D ÷ S → D is the son of S.

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• S - B → S is the mother of B.

Thus, according to the final family tree :-

1. Option - (1) : R is B's brother. ⇒ This statement is correct
2. Option - (2) : Q is B's father. ⇒ This statement is correct
3. Option - (3) : P is B's mother's father. ⇒ This statement is incorrect as P is paternal grandfather of B.
4. Option - (4) : R is P's son's son. ⇒ This statement is correct

Here, "P is B's mother's father" statement is incorrect.

Hence, "Option - (3)" is the correct answer.

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

Detailed Explanation:

• The line MN is the mirror
• The word "9parTIAL8" no mirror image is shown  ⇒ Option 2 is eliminated.
• The word "9parTIAL8" the seventh letter is "A". So, the mirror image should be "

" ⇒ Option 3 is eliminated..

• The word "9parTIAL8" the first digit is "9". So, the mirror image should be "

" ⇒ Option 4 is eliminated.

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

Given:

 

• The image must not to be rotated

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

The logic followed here is :

• First letter ⇒ (1) is added to the position value according English alphabetic series.
• Second letter ⇒ (2) is subtracted from the position value according English alphabetic series.
• Third letter ⇒ (3) is added to the position value according English alphabetic series.
• Fourth letter ⇒ (4) is subtracted from the position value according English alphabetic series.

So,

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​Hence, "HNJL" is the correct answer.

Logic : Triple addition pattern is followed by common difference of 12.

Hence, "559" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is :

• First two letters ⇒ (5) is subtracted from the position value according English alphabetic series.
• Last two letters ⇒ (8) is added to the position value according English alphabetic series.

So,

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​Hence, "MPJD" is the correct answer.

Logic : (Cube of 1st number) ÷ 2 = (2nd number - 1)

So,

• 6 ∶ 109

$(6)^3$ ÷ 2 = 109 - 1

216 ÷ 2 = 108

108 = 108 (LHS = RHS)

And, 

• 10 ∶ 501

$(10)^3$ ÷ 2 = 501 - 1

1000 ÷ 2 = 500

500 = 500 (LHS = RHS)

Similarly,

• ? ∶ 257

$(?)^3$ ÷ 2 = 257 - 1

$(?)^3$ = 256 × 2

? = 8

Hence, "8" is the correct answer.

Given : Five people E, F, G, H and I are sitting in a straight row, facing north.

Explanation : 

1) There are only three people sitting to the left of H and only three people sitting to the right of F.

 

2) E sits on the immediate left of F and only two people sit on the left of G.

Thus, according to the final arrangement I is sitting on the extreme right end of the row.

Hence, "I" is the correct answer.

Logic : Subtraction of consecutive prime number series is followed here.

Hence, "102, 78" is the correct answer.

According to given figure:

The figure will appear when it is opened as follows:

Hence, "Option - (3)" is the correct answer.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:

Conclusions:

I. All pumps are ships → Follow (As, all pumps are boats and all boats are ships. So, as whole pumps comes in boats which whole comes in ships, therefore it is definitely true.)

II. All ships are gels → Does not follow (As, all gels are boats and all boats are ships. So, it is possible but not definitely true.)

III. Some ships are pumps → Follow (As, all pumps are boats and all boats are ships. So, as whole pumps comes in boats which whole comes in ships, therefore it is definitely true.)

So, Only conclusions I and III follow.

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

Given equation : 17 + 112 ÷ 16 - 8 × 64 = 175 

Now, by interchanging the signs

• Option - (1) : ÷ and x

17 + 112 ÷ 16 - 8 × 64 = 175 ⇒ 17 + 112 × 16 - 8 ÷ 64 = 175 

17 + 112 × 16 - 0.125 = 175

17 + 1792 - 0.125 = 175

1775 - 0.125 = 175

1774.875 ≠ 175 (LHS ≠ RHS)

• Option - (2) : + and ÷​

17 + 112 ÷ 16 - 8 × 64 = 175 ⇒ 17 ÷ 112 + 16 - 8 × 64 = 175

0.15 + 16 - 8 × 64 = 175 

0.15 + 16 - 512 = 175

16.15 - 512 = 175

495.85 ≠ 175 (LHS ≠ RHS)

• Option - (3) : + and ×

17 + 112 ÷ 16 - 8 × 64 = 175 ⇒ 17 × 112 ÷ 16 - 8 + 64 = 175 

17 × 7 - 8 + 64 = 175

119 + 64 - 8 = 175

183 - 8 = 175

175 = 175 (LHS = RHS)

• Option - (4) : + and -

17 + 112 ÷ 16 - 8 × 64 = 175 ⇒ 17 - 112 ÷ 16 + 8 × 64 = 175

17 - 7 + 8 × 64 = 175 

17 + 512 - 7 = 175

529 - 7 = 175

522 ≠ 175 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Hence, "Option - (3)" is the correct answer.

According to the sequence in the dictionary:

2. eager
3. eagle
4. earring 
5. earth
6. eastern

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

Logic : Capital : Country

So,

• New Delhi is the capital of India.

Similarly,

• Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine.

Hence, "Ukraine" is the correct answer.

Additional Information

1. Russia → Capital is Moscow.
2. Mongolia → Capital is Ulaanbaatar
3. Moldova → Capital is Chisinau
4. Ukraine → Capital is Kyiv

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

1. For '

' element → Shifting in the clockwise direction.

2. For '

' element → Shifting in the  anticlockwise direction.

3. For '

' element → Shifting in the clockwise direction.

4. For '

' element → Shifting in the anticlockwise direction.

5. For '

' element → Rotating 90º in the anticlockwise direction. 

Final series is

Hence, ‘option 1’ is the correct answer.

Given : Six students Kabir, Messi, Ronaldo, Sharon, Raj and Moosa are sitting around a circular table facing the centre.

Explanation : 

1) Moosa is sitting second to the left of Sharon.

2. Kabir is sitting second to the left of Moosa.

3) Raj is sitting to the immediate left of Moosa.

4) Ronaldo is sitting to the immediate left of Kabir.

5) Messi is an immediate neighbour to Sharon and Moosa.

Thus, according to the final arrangement Sharon is sitting between Ronaldo and Messi.

Hence, "Sharon" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is : Sum of the position values according English alphabetic series.

So,

• 'MORBID' is written as '61'

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And,

• 'PARIAH' is written as '53'

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​Similarly,

• 'RAVISHED' will be written as :

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​Hence, "86" is the correct answer.

The correct answer Central Bank lends loan to commercial banks.

Key Points

• Bank rate:
• Bank rate is a rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) provides the loan to commercial banks without keeping any security.
• There is no agreement on repurchase that will be drawn up or agreed upon with no collateral as well.
• The RBI allows short-term loans with the presence of collateral.
• This is known as Repo Rate.
• Bank Rates in India is determined by the RBI.
• It is usually higher than a Repo Rate on account of its ability to regulate liquidity.
• The current Bank Rate is 4.25%.

Additional Information

• Monetary Policy:
• The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (RBI Act) was amended by the Finance Act, 2016, to provide for a statutory and institutionalized framework for a Monetary Policy Committee, for maintaining price stability, while keeping in mind the objective of growth.
• The Monetary Policy Committee is entrusted with the task of fixing the benchmark policy rate (repo rate) required to contain inflation within the specified target level.
• The Government of India, in consultation with RBI, notified the ‘Inflation Target’ in the Gazette of India dated 5 August 2016 for the period beginning from the date of publication of the notification and ending on March 31, 2021, as 4%.
• At the same time, lower and upper tolerance levels were notified to be 2% and 6% respectively.
• Instruments of monetary policy:
• Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR):
• Cash Reserve Ratio is a specified amount of bank deposits which banks are required to keep with the RBI in the form of reserves or balances.
• The higher the CRR with the RBI, the lower will be the liquidity in the system and vice versa.
• The CRR was reduced from 15% in 1990 to 5 % in 2002.
• The current CRR is 3.00%.
• Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR):
• All financial institutions have to maintain a certain quantity of liquid assets with themselves at any point in time of their total time and demand liabilities.
• This is known as the Statutory Liquidity Ratio.
• The assets are kept in non-cash forms such as precious metals, bonds, etc.
• The current percentage of SLR is 18%.
• Bank Rate Policy:
• Also known as the discount rate, bank rates are interest charged by the RBI for providing funds and loans to the banking system.
• An increase in bank rate increases the cost of borrowing by commercial banks which results in the reduction in credit volume to the banks and hence the supply of money declines.
• An increase in the bank rate is the symbol of the tightening of the RBI monetary policy.
• The current Bank Rate is 4.25%.

The correct answer is Cricket.

Key Points

• Stumping is a term used in cricket when the wicket-keeper catches the ball and removes the bails before the batsman can return to the crease.
• It is a common way of dismissing batsmen in cricket.
• Stumps
• Three vertical posts serve as the stumps and hold up two bails. At each end of the pitch, a wicket is created by the combination of the stumps and bails, which are typically constructed of wood, most frequently ash.
• Each stump is identified with a unique name:
• Off stump is the stump that is on the other side of the wicket from the batsman.
• The middle of the three stumps is referred to as the middle stump.
• The leg stump is the stump that is on the same side as the batsman's legs as the wicket.

Additional Information

• In baseball, a similar term is used called "tagging out" where a fielder touches the base with the ball before the runner reaches it.
• In tennis, stumping has no relevance as it is an individual sport and there is no wicket-keeper involved.-Basketball also has no relation to stumping as there are no wickets or bails involved in the game.

The correct answer is Sikander Kumar.

Key Points 

• Sikander Kumar was elected as a Member of the Rajya Sabha from Himachal Pradesh, India in March 2022.
• Jitendra Singh:
• He is a member of the Lok Sabha from the Udhampur constituency in Jammu and Kashmir.
• K. G. Kenye:
• He is a member of the Rajya Sabha from Nagaland.
• Oommen Chandy:
• He is a former Chief Minister of Kerala and a member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly.

Additional Information

• Rajya Sabha:-
• The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India.
• Membership is limited to 250 members, and the present Rajya Sabha has 245 members.
• Himachal Pradesh elects 3 members for the term of 6 years and indirectly elected by the state legislators, since the year 1956.
• The Vice President of India is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
• The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
• The term of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is only 5 years.
• The Rajya Sabha selects a Deputy Chairman from among its members.
• The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha gives his resignation to the President.
• In the absence of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the deputy chairman performs the duties of the Chairman.
• The Deputy Chairman is elected internally by the Rajya Sabha.
• Number of Rajya Sabha Seats in All the Indian States
• | S.N. | State Name | No. of MP's at Rajya Sabha | | --- | --- | --- | | 1. | Uttar Pradesh | 31 | | 2. | Bihar | 16 | | 3. | Karnataka | 12 | | 4. | Andhra Pradesh | 11 | | 5. | Rajasthan | 10 |

The correct answer is Cell.

Key Points

• The Cell was discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665 by observing a piece of cork under a microscope.
• In his observation, he saw tiny boxlike cavities termed Cells.
• He described his detailed observation in his book Micrographia as an exploration of a tiny unseen world.
• His discovery opened a new dimension of knowledge and exploration to the smallest unit of life The Cell.

Additional Information

• The Cell is the fundamental structural and functional unit of all living organisms.
• After Robert Hooke a dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek discoverd other hidden microorganisms Bacteria and Protozoa.
• The classical cell theory was given by Theodor Schwann in 1839 and had three parts.
• ​All living organisms are made up of cells.
• Cells are basic units of life.
• Cells come from pre-existing cells

The correct answer is Donyi Polo Airport.

Key Points

• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Donyi Polo Airport at Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh on 19 November 2022.
• It is the first Greenfield Airport in the state.
• It is equipped with ultra-modern facilities to ensure all-weather operations.
• The name of the airport is given after Donyi and Polo, i.e. Sun and Moon.

Additional Information

• ​Arunachal Pradesh is popularly known as the Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains.
• Arunachal Pradesh is India's remotest state and the first Indian state to greet the rising sun.
• It was formed from the erstwhile North-East Frontier Agency region and became a state on 20 February 1987.
• It borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south.
• Solung is the most popular festival of the Adis of Arunachal Pradesh which is celebrated on September 1 every year.
• Capital: Itanagar
• Chief minister: Pema Khandu

The correct answer is Sodium chloride. 

Key Points

• When sodium sulfate reacts with barium chloride, one of the by-products formed is sodium chloride.
• This reaction is a double displacement reaction, where the sodium and barium ions switch partners to form new compounds.
• Sodium chloride is a common salt that is used in various industries, such as food and chemical manufacturing.
• When barium chloride combines with sodium sulfate in the form of their aqueous solution a white precipitate of barium sulphate is formed which is insoluble in water.
• The reaction also creates sodium chloride (salt) which remains dissolved in water and cannot be seen.
• BaCl+ Na₂SO₄→ BaSO₄ + 2NaCl

Additional Information 

• Sodium sulfate is a white crystalline compound that is commonly used in detergents, paper, and glass industries.
• Barium chloride is a white crystalline solid that is used in various applications, such as oil and gas drilling, water treatment, and chemical synthesis.
• Barium oxide is a white solid that is used in the production of ceramics, glass, and electronic components.
• Barium hydroxide is a white powder that is used in the production of lubricants, PVC stabilizers, and other chemicals.
• Sodium oxide is a white powder that is used in the production of glass, ceramics, and other materials.

The correct answer is Rouff.

Key Points

• Rouff is NOT predominantly performed in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
• Tamasha is a traditional form of Marathi theatre which includes music, dance, and drama.
• Lavani is a popular folk dance form in Maharashtra that involves a combination of song and dance.
• Koli is a traditional folk dance form performed by the fisherfolk community in Maharashtra.
• Folk dances play an important role in preserving the cultural heritage of a region and are often performed during festivals and celebrations.

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Additional Information

• Rouff is a traditional folk dance form from the Kashmir valley, which is predominantly performed by the Muslim community.
• Tamasha is believed to have originated in the 16th century and is known for its colorful costumes and lively music.
• Lavani is often performed by female dancers and is characterized by its fast-paced rhythm and suggestive lyrics.
• Koli is performed by both men and women and is accompanied by traditional musical instruments like the dholki and tasha.

The correct answer is eradication.

Key Points

• Industrial development refers to the growth and expansion of industries in a country or region.
• Eradication of unemployment means the complete elimination of joblessness from the economy.
• Industrial development is considered a precondition for eradicating unemployment because it creates new job opportunities and increases the demand for labor.
• With the growth of industries, more people get employed in various sectors, leading to a reduction in unemployment rates.
• The other options are not suitable because the acceleration of unemployment means an increase in joblessness, encouragement of unemployment means promoting joblessness, and the addition of unemployment means more people are losing jobs.

Additional Information

• Acceleration refers to the increase or growth of something, whereas eradication means complete elimination.
• Encouragement means providing support or motivation to someone, whereas in this context, it does not apply.
• Addition means the act of adding something to increase the quantity or number of things.
• However, it is not a suitable option in this context as it does not relate to reducing unemployment rates.

The correct answer is Jharkhand.

Key Points

• Droupadi Murmu
• She was the Former governor of Jharkhand and tribal leader from Odisha, Droupadi Murmu.
• She was the first member of a scheduled tribe to be nominated for the position of President of India.
• The BJP-led NDA officially nominated her for the 2022 presidential race.
• Droupadi Murmu is serving as India's 15th president.
• She triumphed over Yashwant Sinha, the joint candidate for the opposition.

Additional Information

• She is the first President born in Independent India and the youngest person to hold the position.
• Before being chosen as president, she served in a number of cabinet positions for the Government of Odisha between 2000 and 2004.
• She was the ninth governor of Jharkhand from 2015 to 2021.

The correct answer is Lakshmi.

Key Points 

• Sharad Purnima is a harvest festival celebrated in some parts of India, especially in the northern regions.
• This festival is also known as Kojagiri Purnima and is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin.
• On this day, people worship Goddess Lakshmi, who is believed to bless them with wealth, prosperity, and happiness.
• The festival is celebrated with much fervor and enthusiasm, with people lighting lamps, singing and dancing, and preparing special dishes.

Additional Information

 

 Gauri

• Gauri is another name for Goddess Parvati, who is the consort of Lord Shiva.
• She is worshipped as the goddess of fertility, love, and devotion.
• However, Sharad Purnima is not specifically associated with Gauri in any part of India.

Parvati

• Parvati is one of the most popular goddesses in Hindu mythology and is worshipped as the mother goddess.
• She is also known as Shakti, the divine feminine energy, and is associated with fertility, power, and strength.
• While Sharad Purnima is associated with the goddess Lakshmi, Parvati is also worshipped on this day in some parts of India.

 Sita

• Sita is the wife of Lord Rama and is worshipped as the ideal wife and mother.
• She is also known for her devotion and sacrifice, and is considered a symbol of purity and virtue.
• However, Sharad Purnima is not specifically associated with Sita in any part of India.

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 Lakshmi

• Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, and abundance.
• She is worshipped on Sharad Purnima as it is believed that on this day, she visits the earth and blesses her devotees with wealth and happiness.
• The festival is also known as Kojagiri Purnima, which means the night when Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped.

The correct answer is 12.

Key Points

Samudragupta:

• Samudragupta (335-376 AD) was the great ruler of the Gupta dynasty, he was the successor of Chandragupta I.
• The most important source of information about the conquests of Samudragupta is the 'Allahabad Pillar' or 'Prayag Prasasti'.
• So far the rulers of Dakshinapatha were concerned, Samudragupta maintained a submissive attitude towards them.
• There were twelve rulers who surrendered to Samudragupta after being defeated.
• He then allowed all of them to rule again.
• On accepting the subjugation of Samudragupta, all the South Indian kings were freed and also offered their daughters in marriage.
• They brought tribute, followed his orders, and attended his court.

Samudragupta was a son of the Gupta king Chandragupta I and queen Kumaradevi, who came from a Licchavi family. His fragmentary Eran stone inscription states that his father selected him as the successor because of his "devotion, righteous conduct, and valour".

Additional Information

• It mentions that Samudragupta defeated 9 kings in the North, 12 Kings in the South.
• Another term used by Harisena for him is Kaviraja.
• Samudragupta also assumed the title of Vikramanka.
• Samudragupta is also called Napoleon of India.
• Samudragupta was the fourth king of the Gupta dynasty and the successor to "Chandragupta-I".
• Samudragupta is known as the greatest king of the Gupta dynasty and a valiant warrior and patron of the arts.
• Chandragupta-I became king after his father Ghatotkacha (320 AD).
• The capital of Samudragupta Gupta's empire was "Pataliputra".
• Vishnugupta was the last important ruler of the Gupta dynasty.

The correct answer is Mrinalini Sarabhai.

Key Points

• The first Indian to receive the medal and Diploma of the French association Archives Internationales de la Danse was Mrinalini Sarabhai.
• She was a renowned classical dancer and choreographer from Gujarat.
• Sarabhai was the founder of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts in Ahmedabad, which is a leading institution for the performing arts in India.
• She was also a recipient of several other prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.

Additional Information

• Amala Akkineni, is also a well-known actress and classical dancer, but she has not received this particular award.
• Jatin Goswami, is a noted Sattriya dancer from Assam,.
• Alarmel Valli, is a prominent Bharatanatyam dancer from Tamil Nadu, but neither of them has received this award.

The correct answer is C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru.

Important Points

• C. R. Das and Motilal Nehru formed the Swaraj Party within the Congress to argue for a return to council politics.
• Swaraj Party was founded in 1923.
• Swaraj party demanded framing the constitution for India.
• The first session of the swaraj party was held at Allahabad.
• Swaraj party secured an absolute majority in the central legislative assembly election held in 1923 with more than 40 seats.
• C. R Das was the first president of the Swaraj Party.
• Motilal Nehru was the first secretary of the Swaraj Party.
• Swaraj party lost its influence after the death of C R Das in 1925.

Additional Information

• Lala Lajpat Rai is the founder of Punjab National Bank.

• Mahatma Gandhi is the founder of Harijan Sevak Sangh.

• B.R. Ambedkar is the founder of Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha.

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak is known as the 'father of the Indian unrest'.

The correct answer is Right service court.

Key Points

• In badminton singles, the server always serves from the right service court when his/her score is even.
• When the server's score is odd, he/she serves from the left service court.
• This rule ensures that both players get an equal chance to serve from both sides of the court.
• The server cannot choose any service court he/she wants to serve from. The service court depends on the server's score.
• The server can always serve as long as he/she has not committed a fault or a let.
• The server serves from the left service court only when his/her score is odd.

Additional Information

• The key phrase in the question is "server's score is even." This means that the server has scored 0, 2, 4, 6, etc.
• In badminton doubles, the server always serves from the right service court of his/her team's side of the court. When the server's team wins a rally, the same server serves again from the alternate service court.
• If the server commits a fault or a let, the opponent becomes the new server and serves from the correct service court based on his/her score.

The correct answer is IPR-1956.

Key Points

• The lines mentioned in the statement are about the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 (IPR-1956).
• IPR-1956 was the third industrial policy of the Indian government that aimed at establishing a socialist pattern of society by reducing private sector participation in industries.
• The policy allowed the private sector to operate in industries that were not included in the list of industries reserved for the public sector.
• However, the private sector was required to obtain a license from the government to start a new industry.
• The licensing system was criticized for promoting corruption, bureaucratic delays, and hindering the growth of the private sector.

Additional Information

• IPR-1952 was the second industrial policy of the Indian government that aimed at promoting private-sector participation in industries.
• IPR-1951 was the first industrial policy of the Indian government that aimed at promoting the development of small-scale industries and village industries.
• IPR-1958 was the fourth industrial policy of the Indian government that aimed at promoting the growth of the private sector and reducing state control in industries.

The correct answer is third.

Key Points

• ​The population of States in India (Census 2011)

Additional Information

• The population of cities and UTs in India (Census 2011)

• Population Density of India's states as per census 2011

The correct answer is 137.

Key Points 

• Article 137 of the Indian Constitution deals with the review of judgments or orders by the Supreme Court.
• As per article 137; subject to the provisions of any law made by Parliament or any rules made under article 145, the Supreme Court shall have power to review any judgment pronounced or order made by it.
• The scope of the article is that the Court has the power to review its rulings to correct a “patent error” and not “minor mistakes of inconsequential import.
• A Review Petition has to be filed within 30 days of the date of judgment or order.
• When a review takes place, the Court will not take fresh stock of the case but just correct grave errors that have resulted in the miscarriage of justice.
• As per the Civil Procedure Code and the Supreme Court Rules, any person aggrieved by judgment can seek a review.

Additional Information

• Article 134 of the Constitution of India deals with appeals to the Supreme Court in criminal cases, and Article 147 deals with the interpretation of the Constitution.
• Article 120 of the Constitution of India deals with the language to be used in the Supreme Court in the High Courts and other courts established by the Parliament.
• Article 147- States about the Interpretation of the constitution by the Supreme Court.

The correct answer is September 2014.

Key Points

• The Make in India program aims to convert India to a self-reliant country and to give the Indian economy global recognition.
• The Make in India program was started on 25^th September 2014.
• It was launched by the prime minister of India Narendra Modi.
• It was launched during the 12^th five-year planning in India.
• The Make in India is organized by the government of India.
• The main objectives of the Make in India program are:
• Enforcement of secondary and tertiary sectors in India.
• Manufacturing of products in India and sell the products worldwide.
• Creating job opportunities for more than 10 million people.
• Boosting of India's GDP, trade, and economic growth.

The correct answer is Fundamental Duties.

Key Points

• The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India.
• These duties set out in Part IV–A of the Constitution, concern individuals and the nation.
• The 11 fundamental duties are -
• Abide by the Constitution and respect the national flag & National Anthem
• Follow ideals of the freedom struggle
• Protect sovereignty & integrity of India
• Defend the country and render national services when called upon
• Sprit of common brotherhood
• Preserve composite culture
• Preserve natural environment
• Develop scientific temper
• Safeguard public property
• Strive for excellence
• Duty for all parents/guardians to send their children in the age group of 6-14 years to school.

Additional Information

• The Directive Principles of State Policy of India are the guidelines or principles given to the institutes for governing India.
• They are provided in Part IV (Article 36-51) of the Constitution of India.
• Part III (Articles 12-35) of the Indian Constitution talks about Fundamental Rights, which are -
• Right to Equality
• Right to freedom
• Right against exploitation
• Right to freedom of Religion
• Cultural and Educational Rights
• Right to Constitutional Remedies.
• Part V (Articles 52–151) speaks of the executive power of the Union.

The correct answer is Igneous rocks.

Key Points

• Igneous rocks are formed from the solidification and cooling of magma.
• Magma is molten rock that is found beneath the Earth's surface.
• Igneous rocks can be classified into two types - intrusive and extrusive.
• Intrusive igneous rocks are formed when magma cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks are formed when lava cools quickly on the Earth's surface.

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Additional Information 

• Chemical sedimentary rocks are formed from the precipitation of minerals from water, such as halite (rock salt) and gypsum.
• Metamorphic rocks are formed from the transformation of pre-existing rocks due to heat, pressure, and/or chemical activity.
• Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments, such as sandstone and limestone.

Given:

Initial investment (P0) = Rs. 48000

Final value (Pf) = Rs. 60000

Formula:

Percent Increase = (Final Value - Initial Value)/Initial Value × 100%

Solution:

⇒ Percent Increase = (60000 - 48000)/48000 × 100%

⇒ Percent Increase = 12000/48000 × 100%

⇒ Percent Increase = 25%

Therefore, the percent increase is 25%.

Shortcut Trick

If the price of a commodity increases by R%, the reduction in consumption required to keep expenditure constant is:

Decrease % = [R ÷ (100 + R)] × 100%

Here, R = 25%

⇒ Decrease % = [25 ÷ (100 + 25)] × 100%

⇒ Decrease % = (25 ÷ 125) × 100% = (1 ÷ 5) × 100% = 20%

∴ The correct answer is 20%.

Alternate Method

Base: 100

+25% Price

New Price: 125

Decrease

Back to 100

−25 units

25 ÷ 125 = 20%

Given:

Percentage increase in the price of petrol = 25%

Formula Used:

Expenditure = Price × Consumption

Calculations:

⇒ Let the initial price of petrol be ₹100 per unit and the initial consumption be 100 units.

⇒ Initial Expenditure = 100 × 100 = 10000

⇒ New Price = 100 + 25% of 100 = ₹125

⇒ Let the new consumption be C units. Since the expenditure remains the same:

⇒ 125 × C = 10000

⇒ C = 10000 ÷ 125 = 80 units

⇒ Decrease in consumption = Initial Consumption − New Consumption

⇒ Decrease in consumption = 100 − 80 = 20 units

⇒ Percentage decrease in consumption = (20 ÷ 100) × 100 = 20%

∴ The correct answer is 20%.

Additional Information

Price-Consumption Relationship

When Expenditure is constant, Price and Consumption are inversely proportional. Hence, the ratio of Prices is the inverse of the ratio of Consumption.

Percentage Decrease vs Increase

An increase of R% requires a relative decrease of [R ÷ (100 + R)] × 100% to successfully return to the original base value.

Successive Percentage Change

If a value is increased by x% and then decreased by y%, the net percentage change is evaluated using the formula: x − y − (x × y) ÷ 100.

Given:

Initial discount (D1) = 10%

Profit (P) = 25%

Final discount (D2) = 15%

Formula:

Percentage increase in marked price = ((100 + P)% × (100 - D1)%) × (100/(100 - D2)) × 100

Solution:

⇒ Percentage increase = ((100 + 25)/100 × (100 - 10)/100) × (100/(100 - 15)) × 100

⇒ Percentage increase = (125/100 × 90/100) × (100/85) × 100

⇒ Percentage increase = 32.5 ≈ 32%

Therefore, the marked price should be 32% greater than the original marked price.

Given:

Initial average age (A1) = 20 years

Number of new students (N1) = 27, with average age (A2) = 22 years

Number of students left (N2) = 12, with average age (A3) = 19 years

Final average age (Af) = 22 years

Formula:

(Initial number of students × A1 + N1 × A2 - N2 × A3)/(Initial number of students + N1 - N2) = Af

From the formula, we have that the initial number of students = ((N1 × A2 - N2 × A3) - (Af × (N1 - N2))/(Af - A1)

And the final number of students in the club = Initial number of students + N1 - N2

Solution:

⇒ Initial number of students = ((27 × 22 - 12 × 19) - (22 × (27 - 12))/(22 - 20)

⇒ Initial number of students = (366 - 330)/2 = 18

⇒ Final number of students = 18 + 27 - 12 = 33

Therefore, the present number of students in the club is 33.

Shortcut Trick

The longest pole in a cuboid is its diagonal.

Diagonal = √(L² + B² + H²)

Diagonal = √(12² + 8² + 3²) = √(144 + 64 + 9) = √217

Since 14² = 196 and 15² = 225, the value is ≈ 14.73 m.

∴ The correct answer is 14.73 m.

Alternate Method

Given:

Length (L) = 12 m, Breadth (B) = 8 m, Height (H) = 3 m

Formula Used:

Length of the longest pole in a cuboidal room = Diagonal of the cuboid

Diagonal = √(L² + B² + H²)

Calculations:

⇒ Diagonal = √(12² + 8² + 3²)

⇒ Diagonal = √(144 + 64 + 9)

⇒ Diagonal = √217

⇒ Diagonal ≈ 14.7309... m

∴ The correct answer is 14.73 m.

Additional Information

Total Surface Area of Cuboid

The total area of all six faces is 2(LB + BH + LH).

Volume of Cuboid

The space occupied by the cuboid is calculated as Length × Breadth × Height.

Diagonal of a Cube

For a cube with side 'a', the length of the longest pole is a√3.

Given data:

20 women can finish work in 16 days

16 men can finish the same work in 15 days

Formula Used:

Number of Men/women × number of days = total work

Calculation:

⇒ Total work of women = 20w × 16 = 320w

⇒ Total work of men = 16m × 15 = 240m

So, 320w = 240m 

⇒  m/w = 320/240 = 4/3

∴ Required ratio of the capacity of a man to a woman = 4 : 3

Given:

The overcoat is sold for Rs.1260

Successive discounts given are 16% and 25%

Formula:

Marked price = Sale price/[(1 - Discount1) × (1 - Discount2)]

Solution:

⇒ Marked price = 1260/[(1 - 0.16) × (1 - 0.25)]

⇒ Marked price = 1260/[0.84 × 0.75]

⇒ Marked price = 1260/0.63

⇒ Marked price = Rs. 2000

Therefore, the marked price of the overcoat is Rs. 2000.

Given:

Outer diameter (D) = 43 cm

Thickness of steel (t) = 0.50 cm

Formula:

Volume of hemisphere= 2/3 × π × R³ 

Solution:

⇒ Outer radius (R) = D/2 = 43/2 = 21.5 cm

⇒ Inner radius (r) = R - t = 21.5 - 0.5 = 21 cm

⇒ Capacity of bowl = 2/3 × π × r³

⇒ Capacity of bowl = 2/3 × π × 21³

⇒ Capacity of bowl = 19404 cm³

Therefore, the Capacity of the bowl is 19404 cm³.

Given:

Cost price of 1 kg of sugar (CP) = Rs.50

Selling price of 1 kg of sugar (SP) = Rs.55

Actual weight given by the shopkeeper = 900 g

Formula:

Profit percentage = [SP - (CP/1000 × Actual weight given)]/(CP/1000 × Actual weight given) × 100%

Solution:

⇒ Profit percentage = [55 - (50/1000 × 900)]/(50/1000 × 900) × 100%

⇒ Profit percentage = [55 - 45]/45 × 100%

⇒ Profit percentage = 10/45 × 100%

⇒ Profit percentage = 22.22%

Therefore, the percentage profit earned by the shopkeeper is approximately 22%.

Shortcut Trick

Average Speed = Total Distance ÷ Total Time

Total Distance = 350 m + 350 m = 700 m

Total Time = 3 min + 4 min = 7 min

Average Speed in m/min = 700 ÷ 7 = 100 m/min

Convert m/min to km/h: 100 × 60 ÷ 1000 = 6 km/h

∴ The correct answer is 6 km/h.

Alternate Method

Given:

Distance (one way) = 350 m

Time to go (t₁) = 3 min

Time to return (t₂) = 4 min

Formula Used:

Average Speed = (Total Distance Covered) ÷ (Total Time Taken)

Calculations:

⇒ Total Distance = 350 + 350 = 700 m

⇒ Total Distance in km = 700 ÷ 1000 = 0.7 km

⇒ Total Time = 3 + 4 = 7 min

⇒ Total Time in hours = 7 ÷ 60 hours

⇒ Average Speed = 0.7 ÷ (7 ÷ 60)

⇒ Average Speed = (0.7 × 60) ÷ 7

⇒ Average Speed = 42 ÷ 7 = 6 km/h

∴ The correct answer is 6 km/h.

Additional Information

Average Speed for Equal Distances

If a person covers two equal distances at speeds x and y, the average speed is given by (2 × x × y) ÷ (x + y).

Speed Unit Conversion

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

Standard Speed Formula

Speed = Distance ÷ Time. Ensure all units are consistent (e.g., km and hours, or meters and seconds) before calculation.

Given data:

P and Q can complete the work in 21 days

Q alone can complete the work in 84 days

Formula:

Total work = Time × Efficiency

Solution:

Total work = LCM(21, 84) = 84 units

⇒ Efficiency of P + Q = 84/21 = 4

⇒ Efficiency of Q = 84/84 = 1

⇒ Efficiency of P = 4 - 1 = 3

Efficiency of Q becomes double = 1 × 2 = 2

⇒ New time taken = 84/5 = 16.8 days or 17 days

Therefore, P and Q together will complete the work in 16.8 or approximately 17 days if the efficiency of Q becomes double.

Given:

Two numbers differ by 9.

Their product is 2430.

Solution:

Let's denote the two numbers as x and y. 

x - y = 9 

xy = 2430 

We can factorize the product 2430:

2430 = 2 × 3⁵ × 5

So we try to find two numbers that multiply to 2430 and differ by 9. This requires some trial and error. We find:

54 × 45 = 2430 and 54 - 45 = 9

So the two numbers are 54 and 45.

Now, to find the HCF (greatest common divisor), we find the largest number that divides both 54 and 45. This is 9.

So the HCF of the two numbers is 9.

Given:

Ratio 1: 6 ∶ 11

Ratio 2: 8 ∶ 9

Solution:

⇒ 6/11 = 0.545

⇒ 8/9 = 0.889

Therefore, 8 ∶ 9 > 6 ∶ 11.

Shortcut Trick

Sum of ratio parts = 2 + 3 + 5 = 10 units.

Each variable appears twice in the sum, so 2 × (a + b + c) = 10 units.

Since a + b + c = 20, then 2 × 20 = 40 = 10 units ⇒ 1 unit = 4.

Therefore, a + b = 2 units = 2 × 4 = 8.

Value of c = (a + b + c) − (a + b) = 20 − 8 = 12.

∴ The correct answer is 12.

Alternate Method

Given: (a + b) : (b + c) : (c + a) = 2 : 3 : 5 and a + b + c = 20.

⇒ Let a + b = 2k, b + c = 3k, and c + a = 5k.

⇒ Adding the ratios: (a + b) + (b + c) + (c + a) = 2k + 3k + 5k.

⇒ 2(a + b + c) = 10k.

⇒ Given a + b + c = 20, substitute: 2(20) = 10k.

⇒ 40 = 10k ⇒ k = 4.

⇒ Now, a + b = 2k = 2 × 4 = 8.

⇒ We know c = (a + b + c) − (a + b).

⇒ c = 20 − 8 = 12.

∴ The correct answer is 12.

Additional Information

Constant of Proportionality

When terms are given in a ratio (x : y = m : n), they can be expressed as x = mk and y = nk, where k is the common multiplier.

Cyclic Ratio Sums

For expressions involving pairs like (a+b), (b+c), and (c+a), the sum of all pairs is always equal to 2(a + b + c).

Finding Individual Variables

To find a single variable like c from the total sum S = a+b+c, subtract the sum of the other two variables: c = S − (a+b).

Shortcut Trick

The required number leaves a remainder of 4 when divided by 9, so its sum of digits must also leave a remainder of 4 when divided by 9.

Checking the sum of digits for the given options:

364 → 3 + 6 + 4 = 13 → 13 ÷ 9 leaves remainder 4.

357 → 3 + 5 + 7 = 15 → 15 ÷ 9 leaves remainder 6.

Only 364 satisfies this condition and is also perfectly divisible by 7 (364 ÷ 7 = 52).

∴ The correct answer is 364.

Alternate Method

Given:

Divisors = 6, 9, 15, and 18

Remainder in each case = 4

The number is perfectly divisible by 7.

Formula Used:

Required Number = LCM(Divisors) × k + Remainder

Calculation:

⇒ LCM of 6, 9, 15, and 18 = 90

⇒ The required number must be of the form: N = 90k + 4

⇒ We are given that N is perfectly divisible by 7.

⇒ Let us break 90k into multiples of 7: N = 84k + 6k + 4

⇒ Since 84k is a multiple of 7, the remaining term (6k + 4) must also be completely divisible by 7.

⇒ Let us check for the minimum integer values of k:

⇒ For k = 1, 6(1) + 4 = 10 (Not divisible by 7)

⇒ For k = 2, 6(2) + 4 = 16 (Not divisible by 7)

⇒ For k = 3, 6(3) + 4 = 22 (Not divisible by 7)

⇒ For k = 4, 6(4) + 4 = 28 (Divisible by 7)

⇒ Substitute k = 4 into the general form equation:

⇒ N = 90 × 4 + 4 = 360 + 4 = 364

∴ The correct answer is 364.

Additional Information

LCM Remainder Rule

If a number leaves a common remainder R when divided by x, y, and z, the number is always of the form N = LCM(x, y, z) × k + R.

Divisibility by 9

A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of its digits is a multiple of 9. The remainder when a number is divided by 9 is exactly the same as the remainder when its digital sum is divided by 9.

Divisibility by 7

To check divisibility by 7, double the last digit and subtract it from the rest of the number. If the final result is a multiple of 7, the original number is also divisible by 7.

Shortcut Trick

Downstream Speed (D) = 525 ÷ 250 = 2.1 m/s

Upstream Speed (U) = 525 ÷ 450 = 7/6 m/s (as 7.5 min = 450 s)

Speed in Still Water = (D + U) ÷ 2 = (2.1 + 1.166...) ÷ 2 = 1.633... m/s

Convert to km/h: 1.633... × 3.6 = 5.88 km/h

∴ The correct answer is 5.88 km/hr.

Alternate Method

Given:

Distance (d) = 525 m

Downstream time (t_d) = 250 sec

Upstream time (t_u) = 7.5 min = 7.5 × 60 = 450 sec

Formula Used:

Downstream Speed (x) = Distance ÷ Downstream Time

Upstream Speed (y) = Distance ÷ Upstream Time

Speed in Still Water = (x + y) ÷ 2

Calculations:

⇒ Downstream speed (x) = 525 ÷ 250 = 2.1 m/s

⇒ Upstream speed (y) = 525 ÷ 450 = 1.166... m/s (or 7/6 m/s)

⇒ Speed in still water (v) = (2.1 + 1.166...) ÷ 2

⇒ v = (21/10 + 7/6) ÷ 2 = (63 + 35) ÷ (30 × 2) = 98 ÷ 60 m/s

⇒ Speed in km/h = (98 ÷ 60) × (18 ÷ 5)

⇒ Speed in km/h = (98 × 3) ÷ (10 × 5) = 294 ÷ 50 = 5.88 km/h

∴ The correct answer is 5.88 km/hr.

Additional Information

Speed of Stream

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

Unit Conversion

To convert m/s to km/h, multiply the value by 18/5 (or 3.6). To convert km/h to m/s, multiply by 5/18.

Relative Speed in Water

Downstream Speed = Speed of boat + Speed of stream. Upstream Speed = Speed of boat − Speed of stream.

Given

Interest rate (r) = 5%

Time (t) = 3 years

Difference between Compound Interest and Simple Interest = Rs. 183

Formula:

If the difference between Compound Interest and Simple Interest for 3 years is given, 

D = P × (R/100)2 (R% + 3)

Solution:

⇒ 183 = P × (5/100)² (R% + 3)

⇒ P = 183/(0.05)² × (5% + 3)

⇒ P = Rs.24,000

∴ The sum of money invested is Rs.24,000.

Given

Total deposit by A = Rs. 25,500

Age of P = 13 years

Age of Q = 14 years

Interest rate = 4% p.a., compounded annually

Formula:

A = P (1 + r/n)^(nt), w

Solution:

Both P and Q will get equal amounts when they are 25 years old.

If we denote the amount of money deposited for P as P1 and for Q as Q1, then:

Q1 × (1 + 0.04)¹¹ = P1 × (1 + 0.04)¹²

Q1/P1 = 1 + 0.04

P1 + Q1 = 25,500

P1 + 1.04 × P1 = 25,500

2.04 × P1 = 25,500

Solving for P1:

P1 = 25,500/2.04 ≈ Rs 12,500.

Q1 = 1.04 × 12,500 = Rs 13,000.

Therefore, the amount deposited in Q's name is Rs 13,000.

Given:

Speed of the boat downstream = 16 km/h

Speed of the boat upstream = 12 km/h

Formula:

Speed of current = (Speed downstream - Speed upstream)/2

Solution:

⇒ Speed of current = (16 - 12)/2 = 2 km/h

Therefore, the speed of the current is 2 km/h.

Given 

Buy price = 15 pens for ₹100

Sell price = 13 pens for ₹100

Formula:

Profit percentage = [(SP - CP)/CP] × 100%

Solution:

⇒ Cost Price of 1 pen = 100/15 = ₹6.67

⇒ Selling Price of 1 pen = 100/13 = ₹7.69

⇒ Profit Percentage = [(7.69 - 6.67)/6.67] × 100%

⇒ Profit Percentage ≈ 15.35% or 15 $\frac{5}{13}$percent

Therefore, the gain percentage is approximately 15 $\frac{5}{13}$percent.

The correct answer is "merciless."

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 Key Points

• "Ruthless" means showing no mercy or compassion. ((व्‍यक्ति और उनका आचरण) कठोर और निर्मम; इच्‍छापूर्ति पर अटल और दूसरों के प्रति असंवेदनशील)
• Example: The ruthless dictator ordered the execution of hundreds of innocent people.
• The synonym for 'ruthless' is 'merciless.'
• "Merciless" means showing no mercy. (दयाहीन या निर्मम)
• Example: There are reports of merciless attacks on innocent civilians.
• The correct answer is Option 1.
  

Correct sentence: The supervisor is merciless in his behaviour with the workers. 

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 Additional Information

• Option 2 (senseless) means lacking sense or understanding. (निरर्थक या निरुद्देश्‍य)
• Option 3 (shameless) means having no shame or embarrassment. (ढीठ (ग़लत काम करने के लिए व्‍याकुलता का अनुभव न करने वाला); बेशर्म, निर्लज्ज)
• Option 4 (careless) means not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors. (असावधान, लापरवाह)

The correct answer is "Respect."

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 Key Points

• "Esteem" means respect or admiration for someone. (सम्‍मान; किसी के प्रति आदरभाव)
• Example: She was held in high esteem by her colleagues for her hard work and dedication.
• Synonyms of Esteem include respect, admiration, honor, and regard.
• "Respect" means the feeling that you have when you admire or have a high opinion of somebody/something. (व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु के प्रति आदर-भावना)
• Example: I have little respect for people who are arrogant.
• The correct answer is Option 4.
  

Additional Information

• Option 1, Excuse, means to provide a reason or justification for something. (छोटी-मोटी ग़लती माफ़ करना)
• Option 2, Abuse, means to use something in a harmful or improper way, or to mistreat someone. (किसी वस्‍तु को बुरे या ग़लत ढंग से प्रयुक्त करना)
• Option 3, Ridicule, means to mock or make fun of someone in a cruel or insulting way. (खिल्‍ली उड़ाना, मज़ाक़ बनाना)

The correct answer is "Quit addictive or dangerous behaviour."

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 Key Points

• The idiom "go cold turkey" means to abruptly stop a habit or addiction. (किसी आदत या लत को अचानक बंद करना)
• Example: Many people who attempt to quit smoking do so by going cold turkey rather than by gradually cutting down.
• In this context, the sentence is saying that it is surprising that some smokers did not quit smoking even after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
• The phrase "cold turkey" is often used in the context of quitting smoking, but can also apply to other habits or addictions.
• The correct answer is Option 3.

Here, the erroneous part is "she picks."

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 Key Points

• The error lies in the usage of the word "picks."
• The sentence is in the past tense, so to maintain the uniformity of the sentence, the correct verb form should be "picked" instead of "picks."
• "She picks" is in the present tense, which is grammatically incorrect in this context.
• The correct answer is Option 4.
  

Correct sentence: Her bookstore flourished because she picked a good location.

The correct answer is "corrupt."

Key Points

• "Honest" means (used about a person) telling the truth; not lying to people or stealing. ((व्‍यक्ति) सत्‍याचरण करने वाला, ईमानदार; चोरी आदि असत्‍याचरण न करने वाला)
• Example: He is an honest man.
• Antonym of honest is corrupt.
• "Corrupt" means doing or involving illegal or dishonest things in exchange for money, etc. (धन के बदले ग़ैर-कानूनी काम करना अथवा संलिप्त होना; भ्रष्‍ट)
• Example: He is a corrupt official.
• The sentence is comparing Welter and Rodriguez on the basis of their work ethics.
• The correct answer is Option 3.
  

Correct sentence: Welter was an honest worker, whereas Rodriguez was corrupt.

Additional Information

• Option 1 (erupt) means to burst forth suddenly and violently. ((ज्‍वालामुखी का) फूट उठना या पड़ना (और आग, लावा आदि उगलना))
• Option 2 (timid) means lacking in courage or confidence. (जल्‍दी डर जाने वाला, भीरु; संकोची और जल्‍दी घबरा जाने वाला)
• Option 4 (candid) means truthful and straightforward. (स्‍पष्‍टवादी, तटस्‍थ, खरा)

The correct answer is "Palour."

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 Key Points

• The error lies in the word "Palour."
• The correct spelling is "Parlour."
• The word refers to a room in a house or establishment where people can sit and relax. (अतिथियों के लिए बैठक)
• Example: She led him to the parlour and asked him to be seated.
• We need to add "r" between "a" and "l."
• The correct answer is Option 4.
  

Additional Information

• Falcon: a bird of prey. (शिकारी पक्षी जैसे बाज़, जिसे पालकर शिकार करने का प्रशिक्षण दिया जा सकता है)
• Tailor: a person who makes or alters clothing. (दर्ज़ी, टेलर)
• Talon: a sharp claw found on birds and some animals. ((कुछ) पक्षियों का पंजा, चंगुल (जिससे वे अन्‍य पशु-पक्षियों का शिकार करते हैं))

The correct answer is "recognise the threat."

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 Key Points

• The word "establish" means to set up or found something. (संस्‍था, व्‍यवस्‍था आदि स्‍थापित करना, निर्धारित करना)
• Example: The school was established in 1875.
• "Recognise" means to identify or acknowledge something. (किसी को पहचानना (पहले देखे या सुने को दुबारा जानना))
• Example: I recognized him but I couldn’t remember his name.
• In the given sentence, the context suggests that the subject is trying to identify a potential threat.
• Therefore, "recognise the threat" is the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment.
• The correct answer is option 1.

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 Additional Information

• Option 2, "manifest," means to make the threat visible or apparent. (किसी वस्‍तु को स्‍पष्‍टतया प्रकट करना या प्रकट होना)
• Option 3, "negotiate," means to try to reach a compromise or agreement with the threat. (किसी मुद्दे पर निर्णय या समझौते के लिए किसी से बातचीत करना; परक्रामण करना)
• Option 4, "move," means to physically relocate the threat. (स्‍थान बदलना या किसी वस्‍तु को अन्‍य स्‍थान पर ले जाना, हिलना या हिलाना; खिसकना या खिसकाना)

The correct answer is "Integrate."

 

Key Points 

• "Dispel" means to make something go away or disappear. ((शंका आदि को) दूर कर देना)
• Example: His reassuring words dispelled all her fears.
• The antonym of "dispel" is "integrate."
• "Integrate" means to join things so that they become one thing or work together. (वस्‍तुओं को ऐसे जोड़ना कि वे एक हो जाएँ या साथ काम करें; एकीकृत करना)
• Example: The two small schools were integrated into one large one.
• The correct answer is Option 4.
  

Additional Information

• Option 1, "scatter", means to spread things apart or make them disorganized. ((लोगों या पशुओं के समूह का) तितर-बितर हो जाना, विभिन्‍न दिशाओं में तेज़ी से बिखर जाना)
• Option 2, "remove", means to take something away or eliminate it. (व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु को हटा या मिटा देना)
• Option 3, "disburse", means to distribute or give out money or resources. (उद्देश्य विशेष से इकट्ठा किए गए धन से पैसे देना; चुकाना, अदा करना; ख़र्चा करना, व्यय करना)

The correct answer is "Inaccessible."

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 Key Points

• The correct spelling of the word is "inaccessible," with two "c's" and two "s's."
• The prefix "in-" means "not," while "accessible" means "able to be reached or entered."
• So, "inaccessible" means "not able to be reached or entered." (जहाँ पहुँचना या जिससे संपर्क करना बहुत कठिन या असंभव हो, पहुँच से परे; अगम्‍य, अनभिगम्‍य)
• Example: That beach is inaccessible by car.
• This word is often used to describe places that are difficult or impossible to get to, like remote islands or mountaintops.
• The correct answer is Option 1.
  

Correct sentence: Some of the islands in the Bay of Bengal are still inaccessible to the scientists.

The correct answer is "Dull."

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Key Points

• "Blunt" means (used about a knife, pencil, tool, etc.) without a sharp edge or point. ((चाक़ू आदि) कुंद, भोथरा)
• Example: That knife is blunt.
• Synonym of "blunt" is "dull."
• "Dull" means lacking sharpness or intensity. (तीक्ष्णता या तीव्रता का अभाव)
• Example: The pencil was so dull that it couldn't even make a mark on the paper.
• The correct answer is Option 2.
  

Additional Information

• Option 1, "Cheerful", means happy and optimistic. (प्रसन्‍न, प्रमुदित; हँसमुख)
• Option 3, "Valiant", means brave and courageous. (साहसी और निर्भीक)
• Option 4, "Sharp", means having a thin edge or point. (तेज़ धार या नोंक वाला, धारदार या नोकदार; जो आसानी से किसी वस्‍तु को काट दे या उसमें छेद कर दे, पैना, तीक्ष्‍ण)

The correct answer is "Gorgeous."

 Key Points

• "Gorgeous" means extremely beautiful and attractive. (अत्‍यंत प्रीतिकर या आकर्षक, भव्‍य, शानदार)
• Example: You look gorgeous in that dress.
• It is a suitable substitute for "very beautiful" in the given sentence.
• The correct answer is option 3.
  

Additional Information

• Option 1, "Admiring", means expressing praise or approval. (प्रशंसा का भाव रखना या उसे अभिव्‍यक्त करना)
• Option 2, "Lavish", means extravagant or luxurious. (जो बहुत पैसा दे या ख़र्च करे, ख़र्चीला; फिज़ूलख़र्ची)
• Option 4, "Lively", means full of energy and excitement. (चुस्‍ती, रुचि, रोमांच आदि से भरपूर; जानदार, ज़िंदादिल)

The correct answer is "through his exaggerated descriptions."

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 Key Points

• "Until" is used to indicate the point in time up to which an action or state continues.
• It implies a cutoff point and suggests that something will happen or continue up to a specific moment but not beyond it.
• Example: She worked until midnight.
• "Through" is used to indicate a period of time during which something happens or continues.
• It suggests completeness, from the beginning to the end of a particular time or event.
• Example: He worked through the night.
• ​So, the word "until" must be replaced with "through" to make the sentence grammatically correct.
• The correct answer is Option 4.

Correct sentence: The pleasure created by the poet was primarily through his exaggerated descriptions. 

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 Additional Information

• Option 1, "Below" indicates a lower position or level in relation to something else. It's used when one thing is under or underneath another.
• Option 2, "Beside" indicates a position next to or at the side of something. It implies being in close proximity or adjacency to another object or person.
• Option 3, "Off" indicates a separation or a distance from a particular point or object. It's used to describe movement away from something or being removed from a surface.

The correct answer is "Humble."

Key Points

• "Arrogant" means having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities. (अक्‍खड़, घमंडी, अभिमानी)
• Example: I found him arrogant and rude.
• The antonym of "arrogant" is "humble."
• "Humble" means having a modest or low view of one's own importance or abilities. (विनम्र, विनीत; घमंडी नहीं)
• Example: He became very rich and famous but he always remained a very humble man.
• The correct answer is Option 1.
  

Additional Information

• Option 2: Haughty means arrogantly superior and disdainful. (घमंडी और स्‍वयं को दूसरों से बेहतर समझना; दंभी, उद्घत)
• Option 3: Superior means higher in rank, status, or quality. (सामान्‍य या अन्‍य से श्रेष्‍ठ, अधिक उत्‍कृष्‍ट)
• Option 4: Scornful means feeling or expressing contempt or derision. (तिरस्‍कारपूर्ण, अवज्ञापूर्ण)

The correct answer is "lit."

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 Key Points

• Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings.
• "Lit" means illuminated or on fire. (प्रकाशित या आग पर)
• Example: There is a lit window at dusk.
• In this sentence, the correct homophone to use is "lit" since it implies a sense of awe or excitement.
• The correct answer is Option 2.
  

Correct sentence: His eyes lit up with fascination when he saw his idol standing in front of him. 

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 Additional Information

• Lye: a strong alkaline solution used for cleaning or making soap. (सफाई या साबुन बनाने के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाने वाला एक मजबूत क्षारीय घोल)
• Lite: a variation of "light" meaning low in calories or weight. ("प्रकाश" का एक प्रकार जिसका अर्थ है कम कैलोरी या वजन)
• Life: refers to the existence of living beings. (जीवित प्राणियों के अस्तित्व को संदर्भित करता है)

The correct answer is "Beyond a doubt."

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 Key Points

• The phrase "without any question" means "definitely" or "certainly," indicating that there is no doubt about Naresh being the speaker's good friend. (निश्चित रूप से)
• Example: They carried out orders without any question.
• We say that something is beyond doubt or beyond reasonable doubt when we are certain that it is true and it cannot be contradicted or disproved.
• Example: A referendum showed beyond doubt that voters wanted independence.
• The correct answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is "leading."

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 Key Points

• "Leading" means to be in front or to guide others. (सर्वोत्तम या सबसे महत्वपूर्ण)
• Example: The CEO was leading the company towards success.
• Grammatically, it is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
• The correct answer is Option 2.
• Correct passage:

The automobile industry is one of the leading industries at the global level. It plays a crucial role in the development of the global economy because of the high revenues and increased customer demands. The automobile industry helps to ______ (2) _______ economic development of the country; therefore, it is widely recognised as a major economic sector. The automobile industry consists of multiple companies ______ (3) _______ in car manufacturing, as well as the ones involved in marketing and distribution of automobile products, such as cars, buses, vans, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds and ______ (4) ________ bicycles. The global automobile industry incorporates several large car manufacturers' blocs that work ______ (5) ______ at the global level. 

Additional Information

• "Jumping" refers to leaping off the ground. (कूदना; छलाँग लगाना)
• "Shortening" means to make something shorter. (छोटा हो जाना या कर देना)
• "Moving" is a general term for changing position. स्‍थान बदलना या किसी वस्‍तु को अन्‍य स्‍थान पर ले जाना, हिलना या हिलाना; खिसकना या खिसकाना)

The correct answer is "foster."

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 Key Points

• "Foster" means to encourage or promote the development of something. ((विशेषतः भावों या विचारों के) विकास को प्रोत्‍साहित करना; संवर्धित करना)
• Example: The company aims to foster a culture of innovation among its employees.
• The correct answer is Option 3.
• Correct passage:

The automobile industry is one of the leading industries at the global level. It plays a crucial role in the development of the global economy because of the high revenues and increased customer demands. The automobile industry helps to foster economic development of the country; therefore, it is widely recognised as a major economic sector. The automobile industry consists of multiple companies ______ (3) _______ in car manufacturing, as well as the ones involved in marketing and distribution of automobile products, such as cars, buses, vans, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds and ______ (4) ________ bicycles. The global automobile industry incorporates several large car manufacturers' blocs that work ______ (5) ______ at the global level. 

Additional Information

• "Release" means to set free or allow to go. (व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु को (किसी से या कहीं से) मुक्त करना, जाने देना)
• "Block" means to prevent something from happening or being achieved. (किसी कार्य को पूरा होने से रोकना; रोड़े अटकाना)
• "Arrest" means to take someone into custody for a crime. (गिरफ़्तार करना; बंदी बनाना)

The correct answer is "specialized."

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 Key Points

• 'Specialized' means having a particular area of expertise or skill. (विशेष प्रयोजन से प्रयुक्त, (किसी क्षेत्र-विशेष में) विशेषज्ञता प्राप्‍त)
• Example: Her job is very specialized.
• The sentence implies that the blank needs a word that describes cells that have a specific function.
• The correct answer is Option 2.
• Correct passage:

The automobile industry is one of the leading industries at the global level. It plays a crucial role in the development of the global economy because of the high revenues and increased customer demands. The automobile industry helps to foster economic development of the country; therefore, it is widely recognised as a major economic sector. The automobile industry consists of multiple companies specialised in car manufacturing, as well as the ones involved in marketing and distribution of automobile products, such as cars, buses, vans, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds and ______ (4) ________ bicycles. The global automobile industry incorporates several large car manufacturers' blocs that work ______ (5) ______ at the global level. 

Additional Information

• Option 1: 'Unspecialized' means not having a specific area of expertise or skill. (अविशिष्ट)
• Option 3: 'Simplified' means made simpler or easier to understand. (किसी काम या बात को सुकर या सुबोध बनाना; किसी चीज़ की जटिलता को कम करना, उसे सरल बनाना)
• Option 4: 'Non-simplified' means not simple. (गैर सरलीकृत)

The correct answer is "motorized".

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 Key Points

• "Motorized" refers to a vehicle or device that is powered by a motor or engine, such as a car or a scooter. (एक वाहन या उपकरण जो मोटर या इंजन द्वारा संचालित होता है, जैसे कार या स्कूटर)
• Example: I loved that motorized wheelchair.
• In the given context, the options are related to modes of transportation.
• The correct answer is Option 2.
• Correct passage:

The automobile industry is one of the leading industries at the global level. It plays a crucial role in the development of the global economy because of the high revenues and increased customer demands. The automobile industry helps to foster economic development of the country; therefore, it is widely recognised as a major economic sector. The automobile industry consists of multiple companies specialised in car manufacturing, as well as the ones involved in marketing and distribution of automobile products, such as cars, buses, vans, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds and motorized bicycles. The global automobile industry incorporates several large car manufacturers' blocs that work ______ (5) ______ at the global level.

The correct answer is "collaboratively."

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 Key Points

• "Collaboratively" means working together with others to achieve a common goal. (एक तरह से जो एक साथ काम करने वाले दो या दो से अधिक दलों द्वारा निर्मित या शामिल होता है)
• Example: The guidelines have been developed collaboratively between key agencies.
• This word is appropriate in the context of the sentence, as it suggests that the task was accomplished through teamwork.
• Grammatically, the adverb "collaboratively" modifies the verb "fill," indicating how the blank should be filled.
• The correct answer is Option 3.
• Correct passage:

The automobile industry is one of the leading industries at the global level. It plays a crucial role in the development of the global economy because of the high revenues and increased customer demands. The automobile industry helps to foster economic development of the country; therefore, it is widely recognised as a major economic sector. The automobile industry consists of multiple companies specialised in car manufacturing, as well as the ones involved in marketing and distribution of automobile products, such as cars, buses, vans, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds and motorized bicycles. The global automobile industry incorporates several large car manufacturers' blocs that work collaboratively at the global level. 

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• "Hurriedly" (Option 1) means doing something quickly and without much thought or attention. (जल्‍दबाज़ी में)
• Example: She hurriedly packed her bags before leaving for the airport.
• "Smoothly" (Option 2) means without any problems or difficulties. (बिना किसी बाधा के; निर्विध्न या अबाध रूप से)
• Example: The concert went smoothly without any technical glitches.
• "Single-handedly" (Option 4) means doing something alone, without any help from others. (अकेले ही)
• Example: She single-handedly managed to complete the project on time.

वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द के लिए सही विलोम शब्द "पुण्य" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• वाक्य- हमें पाप से बचना चाहिए।
• इस वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द पाप का विलोम पुण्य होगा।
• पाप का अर्थ- धर्म एवं नीति विरुद्ध किया जानेवाला आचरण।
• पुण्य का अर्थ- अच्छा एवं भला कार्य।

Important Pointsअन्य महत्वपूर्ण विलोम शब्द- 

जिसे ईश्वर में विश्वास न हो' वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द "नास्तिक" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points

• जिसे ईश्वर में विश्वास न हो- नास्तिक।

अन्य विकल्प- 

Important Pointsअन्य महत्वपूर्ण उदाहरण- 

वाक्य में रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति के लिए शब्द "कंचन" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• वाक्य- सोने को स्वर्ण कहो या कंचन उसकी क़ीमत कम नहीं ह��ती।
• इस वाक्य में रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति के लिए कंचन शब्द का प्रयोग होगा।
• कंचन शब्द सोना शब्द का पर्यायवाची है।
• सोना शब्‍द के अन्य पर्यायवाची-  कनक, स्वर्ण, हेन, हारक, जातरूप आदि।

Important Pointsअन्य महत्वपूर्ण उदाहरण-

उसने माना पर तुमने नहीं माने इस वाक्य में अशुद्ध शब्द "माने" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• वाक्य- उसने माना पर तुमने नहीं माने।
• इस वाक्य में अशुद्ध शब्द माने है, शुद्ध शब्द माना होगा।
• सही वाक्य- उसने माना पर तुमने नहीं माना।

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• वाक्य रचना में संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, अव्यय, वर्तनी से संबंधित अशुद्धियां हो सकती हैं।
• जैसे-
• अशुद्ध- मैं रविवार के दिन तुम्हारे घर आऊंगा।
• शुद्ध- मैं रविवार को तुम्हारे घर आऊंगा।

इन लोगों ने क्या किया कुछ? इस वाक्य में अनुपयुक्त शब्द "कुछ" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• वाक्य- इन लोगों ने क्या किया कुछ ?
• इस वाक्य में अनुपयुक्त शब्द कुछ है।
• कुछ का अर्थ- थोड़ा सा, तनिक।
• सही वाक्य- इन लोगों ने क्या किया।

Important Pointsअन्य महत्वपूर्ण उदाहरण- 

परलोक से संबंध रखने वाला वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द "पारलौकिक" है।

Key Points

• परलोक से संबंध रखने वाला- पारलौकिक।

अन्य विकल्प- 

 

Additional Information कुछ अन्य महत्तवपूर्ण वाक्यांश-

फूल की रज वाक्य खंड के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द "पराग" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

 Key Points

• फूल की रज- पराग।

अन्य विकल्प- 

Important Pointsवाक्यांश के अन्य उदाहरण- 

वाक्य में रेखांकित खंड के स्थान पर प्रयुक्त होने वाले सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प "लिखा" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points

• वाक्य- लड़के ने पत्र लिखी।
• इस वाक्य में रेखांकित खंड लिखी के स्थान पर लिखा शब्द होगा।
• क्‍योंकि पत्र पुल्लिंग शब्‍द है। इसल‍िए यहॉं पर लिंग संबंधी त्रुटि है।
• लिखा का अर्थ- जो लिखित रूप में उपलब्ध हो।
• सही वाक्य- लड़के ने पत्र लिखा।

Important Pointsलिंग संबंधित अन्य उदाहरण-  

आस्तीन का साँप मुहावरे का अर्थ "कपटी मित्र होना" है। अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Key Points  

Important Pointsकुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण मुहवारें-