SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 31 Jan 2023 Shift 4) (Previous Year Paper)

Logic : (14) is added to each number subsequently.

So,

7 + 14 = 21

21 + 14 = 35

35 + 14 = 49

49 + 14 = 63

Hence, "49" is the correct answer.

Logic : Double addition pattern is followed with common difference of (2) subsequently.

So,

Hence, "309" is the correct answer.

According to the sequence in the dictionary:

4 Focus

5 Follow

3 Fond

2 Found

1 Fountain

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

Given equation : 17 + 98 ÷ 14 - 8 × 68 = 179 

Now, by interchanging the signs

• Option - (1) : + and ×

17 + 98 ÷ 14 - 8 × 68 = 179 ⇒ 17 × 98 ÷ 14 - 8 + 68 = 179

17 × 7 - 8 + 68 = 179

119 + 68 - 8 = 179 

187 - 8 = 179

179 = 179 (LHS = RHS)

• Option - (2) : + and -​

17 + 98 ÷ 14 - 8 × 68 = 179 ⇒ 17 - 98 ÷ 14 + 8 × 68 = 179

17 - 7 + 8 × 68 = 179

17 + 544 - 7 = 179

561 - 7 = 179

554 ≠ 179 (LHS ≠ RHS)

• Option - (3) : ÷ and ×

17 + 98 ÷ 14 - 8 × 68 = 179 ⇒ 17 + 98 × 14 - 8 ÷ 68 = 179

17 + 98 × 14 - 0.11 = 179

17 + 1372 - 0.11 = 179

1389 - 0.11 = 179

1388.89 ≠ 179 (LHS ≠ RHS)

• Option - (4) : + and ÷

17 + 98 ÷ 14 - 8 × 68 = 179 ⇒ 17 ÷ 98 + 14 - 8 × 68 = 179

0.17 + 14 - 8 × 68 = 179

0.17 + 14 - 544 = 179

14.17 - 544 = 179

-529.83 ≠ 179 (LHS ≠ RHS)

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

Given equation : 120 ÷ 15 + 60 - 4 × 2 = 135 

Now, by interchanging the signs

• Option - (1) : + and ×

120 ÷ 15 + 60 - 4 × 2 = 135 ⇒ 120 ÷ 15 × 60 - 4 + 2 = 135

8 × 60 - 4 + 2 = 135

480 + 2 - 4 = 135

482 - 4 = 135

478 ≠ 135 (LHS ≠ RHS)

• Option - (2) : ÷ and -​

120 ÷ 15 + 60 - 4 × 2 = 135 ⇒ 120 - 15 + 60 ÷ 4 × 2 = 135

120 - 15 + 15 × 2 = 135

120 + 30 - 15 = 135

150 - 15 = 135

135 = 135 (LHS = RHS)

• Option - (3) : ÷ and ×

120 ÷ 15 + 60 - 4 × 2 = 135 ⇒ 120 × 15 + 60 - 4 ÷ 2 = 135

120 × 15 + 60 - 2 = 135

1800 + 60 - 2 = 135

1860 - 2 = 135

1858 ≠ 135 (LHS ≠ RHS)

• Option - (4) : × and -

120 ÷ 15 + 60 - 4 × 2 = 135 ⇒ 120 ÷ 15 + 60 × 4 - 2 = 135

8 + 60 × 4 - 2 = 135

8 + 240 - 2 = 135

248 - 2 = 135

246 ≠ 135 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Hence, "Option - (2)" is the correct answer.

Logic :

• First two letters → Interchanged positions
• Third letter → No change
• Last two letters → Interchanged positions

So,

• ‘EARTH’ is written as ‘AERHT’

And,

• ‘VENUS’ is written as ‘EVNSU’

​Similarly,

• ‘PLANT’ will be written as :

​Hence, "LPATN" is the correct answer.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:

Conclusions:

I. Some glasses are boxes → Does not Follow (As, some boxes are jugs and some jugs are glasses. So, it is possible but not definitely true.)

II. No glass is a box → Does not Follow (As, some boxes are jugs and some jugs are glasses. So, no direct or negative relation is given between boxes and glasses therefore it is definitely false.)

III. Some jugs are pans → Follow (As, all boxes are pans and some boxes are jugs. So, as whole boxers comes in pans and have some part common with jugs therefore it is definitely true.)

So, Only conclusion III follows.

Hence, the correct answer is "Only conclusion III follows".

Mistake Points 

There is conclusion I and II follows either or case but no such option is given in the question. So, it can not be the correct choice.

Logic : (3), (2) and (1) is subtracted from the position values according to English alphabetic series from first, second and third letter respectively diagonally.

So,

• PJM : LHM

And,

• NSV : UQK

​Similarly,

• JTW : ?

​Hence, "VRG" is the correct answer.

Given : 8 friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are sitting around a circular table facing the centre.

Explanation : 

1) A is the immediate neighbour of B and C.

2) D is sitting to the immediate left of B.

3. E is sitting to the immediate right of C.

4) H is the immediate neighbour of F and G.

5) A and H are sitting opposite each other.

As position of F and G is not known with respect to H, therefore there are two possible positions for F and G.

After positioning F, G and H only one position is left which will be occupied by the only person left i.e E.

Thus, according to the final arrangement A is sitting immediate right of B.

Hence, "A" is the correct answer.

Given : Anil, Bunty, Choubey, Dishant, and Eshan are five students sitting around a circular table facing the centre.

Explanation : 

1) Dishant sits to the immediate right of Anil.

2) Choubey is not sitting next to Dishant or Anil.

3. Eshan is sitting to the immediate right of Choubey.

After positioning Eshan only one position is left which will be occupied by the only person i.e Bunty.

Thus, according to the final arrangement Bunty is sitting to the immediate right of Dishant.

Hence, "Bunty" is the correct answer.

Logic : (1st number + 3rd number) = (2nd number ÷ 5)

Given :

• (13, 150, 17)

13 + 17 = 150 ÷ 5

30 = 30 (LHS = RHS)

• (10, 130, 16)

10 + 16 = 130 ÷ 5

26 = 26 (LHS = RHS)

So, 

• Option - (1) : (8, 135, 19)

8 + 19 = 135 ÷ 5

27 = 27 (LHS = RHS)

• Option - (2) : (11, 150, 15)

11 + 15 = 150 ÷ 5

26 ≠ 30 (LHS ≠ RHS)

• Option - (3) : (12, 116, 17)

12 + 17 = 116 ÷ 5

30 ≠ 23.5 (LHS ≠ RHS)

• Option - (4) : (11, 110, 19)

11 + 19 = 110 ÷ 5

30 ≠ 22 (LHS ≠ RHS)

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

Logic :

• First letter → Next alternate even number series is subtracted from the position values according to English alphabetic series starting with (2).
• Second letter → (2) is subtracted from the position values according to English alphabetic series.

So,

​Hence, "KM" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Step 1:- From Figure 1 to Figure 2:

Step 2:- From Figure 2 to Figure 3:

Step 3:- From Figure 3 to Figure 4:- Similar to step 1

Step 4:- From Figure 4 to Answer Figure:- Similar to step 2

Hence, ‘Option - (4)’ is the correct answer.

Given :

Statement given :  A – B # C – D $ E

So,

• A – B → B is the mother of A.

• B # C → C is the sister of B.

• C – D → D is the mother of C.

• D $ E → E is the husband of D.

​

Thus, according to the final family tree E is maternal grandfather i.e mother's father of A.

Hence, "Mother’s father" is the correct answer.

Logic : Term : Antonym 

So,

• Slavery antonym is liberty.

Similarly,

• Hate antonym is love.

Hence "Love" is the correct answer.

Additional Information

1. Person → Antonyms are non person or thing.
2. Marriage → Antonyms are divorce, separated and disunited.
3. Swim → Antonym is sink.
4. Love → antonyms are hate and dislike.

From the given two dices,

 

→ Enjoy and eat are common surface in both Dice, therefore, 'Sleepy' is the opposite surface of 'Life'.

Here, 'Sleep' is opposite to the face containing 'Life'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Sleep".

Logic :

• First letter → (4) is subtracted from the position value according to English alphabetic series.
• Second letter → (4) is added to the position value according to English alphabetic series.
• Third letter → (14) is subtracted from the position value according to English alphabetic series.
• Fourth letter → (4) is added to the position value according to English alphabetic series.

So,

​Hence, "XJXJ" is the correct answer.

According to the given information,

Thus, according to the given codes 'tin' is the code for the word 'Cats'.

Hence, the correct answer is "tin".

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 "At56j36y" the fifth letter is "j". So, the mirror image should be "

" ⇒ Option 1 is eliminated.

• The word "At56j36y" the second letter is "t". So, the mirror image should be "

" ⇒ Option 3 is eliminated..

• The word "At56j36y" the seventh digit is "6". So, the mirror image should be "

" ⇒ Option 4 is eliminated.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option - (2)".

Given:

 

• The image must not to be rotated

  

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

The correct answer is Volt.

Key Points

• Volt is the S.I. unit of electric potential difference.
• The coulomb is an SI unit of electric charge.
• A joule is a derived unit of energy.
• Ampere is the SI unit of current.​

Important Points

• A voltmeter is always connected in parallel.
• An Ammeter is connected in series.
• A galvanometer is used for detecting and indicating electric current.
• 1 coulomb is equal to 6.24 × 10¹⁸ electrons.

 Additional Information

• The ampere (A), the SI base unit of electric current, is a familiar and indispensable quantity in everyday life.
• Coulomb, unit of electric charge in the meter-kilogram-second-ampere system, is the basis of the SI system of physical units.
• It is abbreviated as C.
• The coulomb is defined as the quantity of electricity transported in one second by a current of one ampere.
• The SI unit of electric resistance is the ohm (Ω).
• 1 Ω = 1 V/A.
• The SI unit of force is the newton, symbol N.
• The base units relevant to force are:
• The meter, unit of length — symbol m.
• The SI unit of power is the watt (W), in honour of Scottish inventor James Watt (1736 - 1819).

The correct answer is The Naxalite Movement.

Key Points

• The Naxalite Movement was a violent Maoist insurgency that emerged in India in 1967.
• It started in Naxalbari village in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, where peasants rose up against landlords and the government.
• The movement aimed to overthrow the Indian state and establish a communist society through armed struggle.
• The movement spread to other parts of India, particularly in rural areas where poverty, inequality, and social injustice were rampant.
• The movement has been responsible for numerous acts of violence and human rights abuses and has been designated as a terrorist organization by the Indian government.

Additional Information

• The Bhoodan Movement, also known as the Land Gift Movement, was a non-violent movement led by Vinoba Bhave in the 1950s and 60s, which aimed to persuade wealthy landowners to voluntarily donate land to landless peasants.
• The Chipko movement was a non-violent environmental movement in the 1970s, which originated in the state of Uttarakhand, and involved women hugging trees to prevent them from being cut down.
• The Quit India Movement was a mass civil disobedience movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942, which aimed to force the British colonial government to grant India independence.

The correct answer is Agartala.

Key Points

• Sudip Roy Barman became a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in June 2022.
• He was elected from the Agartala constituency.
• Agartala is the capital city of the Indian state of Tripura.
• Sudip Roy Barman is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was previously a Minister of Education in the Tripura Government.
• Mysore is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka and does not have any connection with Sudip Roy Barman or his political career.
• Bilaspur is a city in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh and does not have any connection with Sudip Roy Barman or his political career.
• Hajipur is a city in the Indian state of Bihar and does not have any connection with Sudip Roy Barman or his political career.

Important Points

• A Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is a representative, elected by the voters of an electoral district (constituency) to the legislature of the State government in the Indian system of government.
• From each constituency, the people elect one representative who then becomes a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).
• Each state is divided into a specific number of Assembly constituencies.
• In this case, the elected representative is called the Member of Legislative Assembly or an MLA.
• Each Parliamentary constituency has several assembly constituencies.

The correct answer is Winter.

Key Points

• North-east trade winds are the winds that blow from the north-east direction towards the Indian subcontinent.
• These winds dominate India during the winter season, from November to February.
• They bring dry and cool air from the Himalayas towards the Indian plains, resulting in clear skies and low humidity.
• The North-east trade winds are also known as the winter monsoon winds, as they are responsible for the winter monsoon season in India.

Additional Information

• Autumn: During the autumn season, the monsoon winds start to withdraw from India, resulting in a transitional phase between the monsoon and winter seasons. The winds during this season are not dominated by the North-east trade winds.
• Monsoon: The monsoon season in India is dominated by the Southwest monsoon winds, which blow from the Arabian Sea towards the Indian subcontinent. These winds bring heavy rainfall to India and last from June to September.
• Summer: The summer season in India is dominated by the Southwest monsoon winds, which bring rainfall to most parts of the country. The North-east trade winds do not dominate India during this season.

The correct answer is zaid.

Key Points

• Zaid crops are grown on irrigated lands that do not have to wait for monsoons, in the short duration between Rabi and Kharif crop season, mainly from April to June, are called Zaid crops in the Indian subcontinent.
• Zaid crops also known as summer crops, it is mainly known as Cucumber, Watermelon, Bitter gourd.
• Zaid crops require warm dry weather as they have a major growth period and longer day length for flowering.
• There are three different Crops in India i.e. Rabi, Kharif, and Zaid.

 

• Tricks:

1. Zaid-Tau kheera khakar mare
2. Kharif- Arey Geeta baja mat bja
3. Rabi - Aaj sach me rai me game khela

Additional Information 

The correct answer is Daman and Diu.

Key Points

• Daman and Diu is a Union Territory that was merged with Dadra and Nagar Haveli to form a new Union Territory called Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, with a common administrator.
• New Delhi, also known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi, has a lieutenant governor.
• Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a lieutenant governor.
• Puducherry, also known as Pondicherry, has a lieutenant governor.
• The lieutenant governor is the constitutional head of a Union Territory in India and is appointed by the President of India.
  

Additional Information

• New Delhi is the capital city of India and is a Union Territory with a population of over 18 million people.
• Daman and Diu is a small Union Territory located on the west coast of India and has a population of around 250,000 people.
• Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a group of islands located in the Bay of Bengal and has a population of around 380,000 people.
• Puducherry is a Union Territory located on the east coast of India and has a population of around 1.2 million people. It was a French colony until 1954 and has a unique blend of French and Indian cultures.

The correct answer is anorexia nervosa.

 Key Points

• Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that is characterized by body image distortion, an intense fear of gaining weight, and restriction of food intake.
• It commonly affects adolescents, especially females, and can lead to severe physical and psychological consequences if left untreated.
• Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly, causing hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.
• Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest, and can affect a person's ability to function in daily life.
• Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, and is more commonly associated with elderly individuals.

The correct answer is 20.2.

Key Points

• Birth rate refers to the number of births per 1,000 individuals in a population in a given year.
• It is important to keep track of the birth rate as it is a crucial factor in determining the population growth rate, which in turn has a significant impact on the economy, society, and environment.
• The birth rate for India in 2017 was 20.2 births per 1000 people. The birth rate for India in 2017 was 20.2 births per 1000 people.
• There are 24.02 million births in India in 2021. That is 65,797 per day, which is ranked 1st.
• The crude birth rate is 20.2 per 1000 people.

Additional Information

• The Sample Registration System (SRS) is a large-scale demographic survey for providing reliable annual estimates of Infant mortality rate, birth rate, death rate and other fertility & mortality indicators at the national and sub-national levels.
• The SRS in India is based on a dual record system

The correct answer is Parminder Singh.

Key Points

• Parminder Singh received the Arjuna Award for the year 2001.
• He is a former Indian hockey player who played as a midfielder.
• He was a part of the Indian team that won the gold medal at the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea.
• He was also a member of the Indian team that won the silver medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games held in Manchester, England.
• Prashanti Singh is a former Indian women's basketball player who received the Arjuna Award in 2019.
• Sarabjeet Singh is a former Indian hockey player who received the Arjuna Award in 1995.
• Manmohan Singh Lodhi is a former Indian kabaddi player who received the Arjuna Award in 2003.

Additional Information

• Arjuna Award in India is given for outstanding performance in sports.
• Arjuna Award 
• It is the second-highest sporting honor in India, the highest being the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
• The award is named after Arjuna, one of the characters of the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata of ancient India.
• Since the year 2001, the award is given only in disciplines falling under the following categories:
• ​Olympic Games / Asian Games / Commonwealth Games / World Cup / World Championship Disciplines and Cricket Indigenous Games.
• Sports for the Physically Challenged.
• Some important Arjuna Awards winners in 2021 are:
• Arpinder Singh - Athletics
• Simranjit Kaur - Boxing
• Shikhar Dhawan - Cricket
• Bhavani D. C. A. Sundhararaman - Fencing

The correct answer is a balanced budget.

Key Points

• A balanced budget is a situation where the government's spending equals the revenue it collects, resulting in no deficit or surplus.
• It means that the government is not borrowing money to fund its expenses, and it is not saving any excess revenue for future use.
• A balanced budget is considered fiscally responsible and sustainable as it helps to maintain economic stability and avoid inflationary pressures.
• However, achieving a balanced budget can be challenging, especially during times of economic downturn or when the government needs to invest in long-term infrastructure projects.
  

Additional Information 

• Deficit budget: It is a situation where the government's spending exceeds the revenue it collects, resulting in a budget deficit. To cover the deficit, the government may borrow money by issuing bonds or increasing taxes in the future.
• Surplus budget: It is a situation where the government's revenue exceeds its spending, resulting in a budget surplus. The surplus can be used to pay off the government's debt or saved for future use.
• Capital budget: It is a budget that focuses on long-term investments in infrastructure, such as building roads, bridges, and schools. Capital budgets are usually separate from the government's operating budget, which covers day-to-day expenses.

The correct answer is Manipuri.

Key Points

• Manipuri
• Manipuri dance is the main classical dance form of India.
• The Manipuri language is named after its native place Manipur.
• The dance is based on Hindu Vaishnava themes and culminates with the love story of Radha and Krishna.
• The dance form is slow-moving and graceful, with the arms flowing to the fingers in a symbolic splendor.
• This dance form is based on its early customs and magical dance forms.
• Themes from the works of Vishnu Purana, Bhagavata Purana, and Gita Govinda are mainly used in this.

Additional Information

• Chhau
• Chhau is a folk dance practiced in the states of West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand.
• There are three types – Seraikela Chhau, Mayurbhanj Chhau and Purulia Chhau.
• This dance is a mixture of Samprik custom and dance and it depicts fighting techniques and animal movements and movements.
• This dance is performed by male dancers who are traditional artists or people of the local community.
• Sattriya
• Sattriya dance is a classical dance form of Assam.
• The founder of this dance is the great saint Srimanta Sankardev.
• This dance form is a tradition going on for more than 500 years.
• This dance is a tradition of the Vaishnava monasteries of Assam, known as Satra.
• Kuchipudi
• Kuchipudi is a famous dance form in Andhra Pradesh, India.
• It is famous all over South India.
• The dance derives its name from the village Kuchipudi in Divi taluk of Krishna district, where Brahmins reside in this traditional dance practice.
• According to tradition, the Kuchipudi dance was originally performed only by men and that too only by men from the Brahmin community.

The correct answer is Ashoka.

Key Points

• Mauryan Emperor Ashoka is the person whose name was also 'Devanampiya Piyadassi'.
• "Devanampiya" means "Beloved of the Gods". It is often used by Ashoka in conjunction with the title Priyadasi, which means "He who regards others with kindness".
• Ashoka was the last major emperor of the Mauryan dynasty of India.
• He ruled the Mauryan dynasty from 268 BC to 232 BC.
• Following his successful conquest of the Kalinga country on the east coast, Ashoka renounced armed conquest.
• He adopted a policy that he called “conquest by dharma” (i.e., by principles of right life).
• His nature was full of sincerity. Ashoka conquered the Kalinga country (modern Orissa state) in the eighth year of his reign. It was at this time that he came in touch with Buddhism and adopted it.
• He built a number of stupas and monasteries and erected pillars on which he ordered inscribed his understanding of religious doctrines.

Additional Information 

The correct answer is Piyush Goyal.

Key Points

• The then Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution Piyush Goyal launched the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS).
• The Fund aims to provide financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization.
• The Scheme aims to provide financial assistance to startups at the very initial stage of their project.
• It has been approved for a time period of four years, starting from 2021-22
• Rs. 945 Crore corpus will be divided over the next 4 years for providing seed funding to eligible startups through eligible incubators across India
• It is expected that the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme shall help over 3600 startups in the country
• This scheme is in line with the Atmanirbhar Bharat Campaign launched in May 2020
• Seed Fund to an eligible startup by the incubator shall be disbursed as follows:
• Up to Rs. 20 Lakhs as a grant for validation of Proof of Concept, or prototype development, or product trials.
• Up to Rs. 50 Lakhs of investment for market entry, commercialisation, or scaling up through convertible debentures or debt or debt-linked instruments.

The correct answer is Goa.

Key Points

• Goa is the smallest state in India (by area) and its capital is Panaji.
• The total geographical area of Goa is about 1,429 square miles (3,702 square km).
• Goa became completely free from the Portuguese in 1961.
• Operation Vijay was the action of India's armed forces to liberate Goa from the Portuguese.
• Goa became a part of the Indian union in 1962 and attained statehood in 1987.
• Goa is the 25th state of India.
• Goa became a full-fledged state on 30th May 1987.
• In Puranas Goa is known as 'Gomanta, Goapuri'.
• Goa is the first state to establish post offices in entire villages.
• Goa is the only state in India to have a uniform civil code.
• The National Institute of Oceanography is situated at Panaji in Goa.
• The high court of Goa is situated in Mumbai.

Important Points

• Sikkim is the smallest state in India as per population.
• Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area.
• Uttar Pradesh is the largest state in India in terms of population.

The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh.

Key Points:Halda Festival:

• One of the most significant festivals celebrated in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul region is the Halda Festival, a sizable carnival held to welcome the New Year.
• The Halda Festival, one of Lahaul's most anticipated events, offers a memorable experience with its exotic drinks, hypnotic dance performances, joyful family reunions, and vibrant cultural celebrations.
• It is a pleasant and happy event when state people join together to celebrate the New Year and exchange prosperous wishes.

Additional Information 

• The Halda Festival honours the Shiskar Apa, the Goddess of Wealth in the Lamaistic Pantheon.
• The Halda Festival's centerpiece is a lovely bonfire that is lit in a spot decided upon by the Lamas.
• People congregate at this specified spot and light cedar twigs to make a massive blaze.
• The bonfire, which symbolises the oneness of the group, is a key component of the festivities in the valleys of the Chandra and Bhaga Rivers and Keylong.
• Festivities take place over the course of the Halda Festival's two days.
• This festival has an uncanny resemblance to Diwali, the festival of lights.
• It is observed on the fortunate day of Magha Purnima.
• The Halda Festival takes place in these isolated Himalayan settings and showcases the distinctive cultural mix of the Lahaul, Keylong, Chandra, and Bhaga River Valleys.

The correct answer is 2014.

Key Points

• Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Scheme:
• It was formulated in July 2014 under the overall ambit of the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) with the aim to identify, groom and preparing potential medal prospects for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Hence, Option 2 is correct.
• About 54.40 % of the total expenditure of the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) has been incurred on TOP Scheme.
• Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Scheme was formulated in 2014 under the overall ambit of the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) with the aim to identify, groom, and prepare potential medal prospects for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• The high priority category has been created to put focus on those sports disciplines played in the Olympics in which India has won medals in the last conducted Asian Games as well as Commonwealth Games or in which India has a good chance of winning medals.

Additional Information

• Presently, nine sports disciplines viz.,
• (i) Athletics,
• (ii) Badminton
• (iii) Hockey
• (iv) Shooting
• (v) Tennis
• (vi) Weightlifting
• (vii) Wrestling,
• (viii) Archery
• (ix) Boxing
• The National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) was established in November 1998 under the Charitable Endowments Act, 1890 with the aim of promoting sports and games in the country.

The correct answer is Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam.

Key Points

• Mungara Yamini Krishnamurthy, an Indian dancer who specialises in Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam, was born on December 20, 1940.
• In Madras, Yamini Krishnamurthy made his debut in 1957.
• She is honoured to serve as the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam's Asthana Nartaki (resident dancer).
• She was also referred to as the "torch bearer" of the Kuchipudi dancing style.
• The Padma Shree (1968), Padma Bhushan (2001), and Padma Vibhushan (2016), three of the highest civilian honours bestowed by the Republic of India, were among the many honours she received for her dancing career.

Additional Information

• Bharatanatyam is a highly structured and intricate dance form that is known for its expressive hand gestures, facial expressions, and complex footwork.
• Kuchipudi, on the other hand, is a more fluid and graceful dance form that emphasizes storytelling and narrative through dance.
• Mohiniattam is characterized by its gentle and lyrical movements and is often described as a dance of the enchantress or the goddess Mohini.
• Kathak is known for its fast footwork, intricate spins, and rhythmic patterns, and is often performed to classical Hindustani music.

The correct answer is agricultural sector.

Key Points

• The First Five Year Plan in India was active between 1951 and 1956.
• The plan was based on the Harrod-Domar model.
• This plan gave priority to the agricultural sector of the country.
• The First Five Year Plan was presented before the parliament by Jawaharlal Nehru.
• Gulzarilal Nanda was the first Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India.
• Economist K N Raj is known as the architect of this plan.
• It was quasi-successful for the government.
• The target growth rate of the First Five Year Plan was 2.1% annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth.

Additional Information

• The second Five Year Plan gave priority to the Industrial development of the country.
• The fifth Five Year Plan gave priority to agriculture, industry, and mines.
• The eighth Five Year Plan gave priority to the development of human resources(Human Model).

The correct answer 6 (Six).

Key Points 

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is considered the father of Fundamental rights in India.
• Fundamental rights are justifiable.
• In the original constitution, there were seven categories of fundamental rights in India.
• After the deletion of the Right to property by the 44^th Amendment, it was reduced to six.
• The right to property is a legal right now.
• The Supreme court and the High Courts are considered as the guardians of Fundamental rights in India.

Additional Information 

• Now there are six categories of fundamental rights in India.

1. Right to Equality.
2. Right to Freedom.
3. Right against Exploitation.
4. Right to Freedom of Religion.
5. Cultural and Educational Rights.
6. Right to Constitutional Remedies.

The correct answer is Sanjay Kumar Verma.

Key Points

• Sanjay Kumar Verma is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1990 batch and is currently serving as India's Ambassador to Japan.
• Gopal Baglay is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1992 batch and is currently serving as India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.
• Pranay Kumar Verma is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1994 batch and is currently serving as India's Ambassador to Vietnam.
• Prabhat Prakash Shukla is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1991 batch and is currently serving as India's Ambassador to Sweden and Latvia.

Given:

2P = 3Q = 5R

P + Q + R = 6200

Concept or Formula:

Use the given equations to express P, Q, and R in terms of a common variable.

Substitute these expressions into the second given equation to solve for the common variable.

Then calculate the values of P and R using the common variable.

The difference between P and R can be found by subtracting the smaller value from the larger one.

Solution:

Let 2P = 3Q = 5R = k (some constant)

⇒ P = k/2, Q = k/3, and R = k/5

Substitute P, Q, R in P + Q + R = 6200

⇒ k/2 + k/3 + k/5 = 6200

Solve the above equation for k,

⇒ k (1/2 + 1/3 + 1/5) = 6200

⇒ k (15/30 + 10/30 + 6/30) = 6200

⇒ k × 31/30 = 6200

⇒ k = 6200 × 30/31

⇒ k = 6000

Substitute k = 6000 in P = k/2 and R = k/5

⇒ P = 6000/2 = 3000 and R = 6000/5 = 1200

Find the difference between P and R

⇒ P - R = 3000 - 1200 = 1800

Therefore, the difference between P and R is 1800.

Given Data:

Anil and Bablu can complete the work in 50 days.

Bablu and Candy can complete the same work in 60 days.

Anil, Bablu, and Candy can complete the work in 30 days.

Concept or Formula:

The total work done is considered as the LCM of the times given,

and the individual share of work done per day is calculated using this LCM.

Solution:

Find the LCM of 50, 60, and 30

⇒ LCM = 300 (this is the total units of work)

Calculate work done by Anil and Bablu per day (A + B) = 300/50 = 6 units

Calculate work done by Bablu and Candy per day (B + C) = 300/60 = 5 units

Calculate work done by Anil, Bablu, and Candy per day (A + B + C) = 300/30 = 10 units

Calculate work done by Bablu per day (B) using the equation (A + B) + (B + C) - (A + B + C) = B

⇒ B = (6 + 5 - 10) = 1 unit

Calculate the time taken by Bablu to finish the work alone

⇒ Bablu's time = total work/work done by Bablu per day

⇒ Bablu's time = 300 / 1 = 300 days

Therefore, Bablu will take 300 days to finish the total work.

Shortcut Trick

First half speed (v₁) = 25 km ÷ (20/60) h = 75 km/h.

When distances are equal, Average Speed = 2v₁v₂ ÷ (v₁ + v₂).

80 = (2 × 75 × v₂) ÷ (75 + v₂)

80(75 + v₂) = 150v₂ ⇒ 6000 + 80v₂ = 150v₂.

70v₂ = 6000 ⇒ v₂ = 600 ÷ 7 ≈ 85.7 km/h.

∴ The correct answer is 85.7 km/h.

Alternate Method

Given: Total Distance = 50 km, Average Speed = 80 km/h, First Half Time = 20 min.

Formula Used: Average Speed = Total Distance ÷ Total Time

⇒ Total Time = 50 ÷ 80 = 5/8 hours

⇒ Time for first half = 20 ÷ 60 = 1/3 hours

⇒ Time for second half = (5/8) − (1/3)

⇒ Time for second half = (15 − 8) ÷ 24 = 7/24 hours

⇒ Speed for second half = 25 ÷ (7/24)

⇒ Speed for second half = (25 × 24) ÷ 7 = 600 ÷ 7 ≈ 85.7 km/h

∴ The correct answer is 85.7 km/h.

Additional Information

Average Speed Formula

It is calculated as Total Distance ÷ Total Time taken for the entire journey.

Equal Distance Case

If a journey is divided into two equal distances with speeds v₁ and v₂, the average speed is the harmonic mean: 2v₁v₂ ÷ (v₁ + v₂).

Unit Conversion

To convert speed from m/s to km/h, multiply by 18/5. To convert minutes to hours, divide by 60.

Given:

Cost of 150 gm gold = Rs.6,00,000

Making charges = 6%

Desired profit = 6%

Concept:

Profit = Selling Price - Cost Price

Solution:

Total cost = cost of gold + making charges = Rs.6,00,000 + 6% of Rs.6,00,000 = Rs.6,36,000

Selling price for 150 gm to get 6% profit = 1.06 × Rs.6,36,000 = Rs.6,74,160

Selling price per 10 gm = Rs.6,74,160 / 15 = Rs.44,944

Therefore, the selling price per 10 gm should be Rs.44,944 to have a profit of 6%.

Given:

Initial population = 6 crore

Population change: +8%, -10%, +6%

Concept:

Compound percentage change

Solution:

Population after first year = 6 × 1.08 = 6.48 crore

Population after second year = 6.48 × 0.9 = 5.832 crore

Population after third year = 5.832 × 1.06 = 6.18192 crore

The current population is 6 crore, Hence total increase, 

⇒ 6.18192 - 6 = 18,19,200

Therefore, the population growth after 3 years will be 18,19,200.

Shortcut Trick

Let Total Income be 100%.

After 20% House Rent, Remaining = 80%.

Household Items = 75% of 80% = 60%.

Final Savings = 80% − 60% = 20%.

Given 20% = ₹600 ⇒ 100% = ₹600 × 5 = ₹3,000.

∴ The correct answer is ₹3,000.

Alternate Method

Given:

House Rent = 20% of Total Income

Household Items = 75% of Remaining Income

Savings = ₹600

Formula Used:

Remaining Value = Initial Value × (100 − r₁)/100 × (100 − r₂)/100

Calculations:

⇒ Let the Total Income be x.

⇒ x × (100 − 20)/100 × (100 − 75)/100 = 600

⇒ x × (80/100) × (25/100) = 600

⇒ x × (4/5) × (1/4) = 600

⇒ x/5 = 600

⇒ x = 600 × 5

⇒ x = 3,000

∴ The correct answer is ₹3,000.

Additional Information

Successive Percentage Change

When changes are applied to the remaining balance, use the multiplying factor method: Final = Initial × f₁ × f₂.

Base Change Rule

Always identify the base for each percentage. 75% of the rest means the base is (Total − Rent), not the original Total Income.

Given: 

Marks after 10% decrease = 135

Concept:

Percentage increase

Solution:

Original marks = 135 / (1 - 0.10) = 150

Therefore, her marks could have been 150 if there was no delay in submission.

Shortcut Trick

Let the side of the square field be the LCM of given speeds, i.e., LCM(150, 300, 450, 600) = 1800 km.

Total Distance = 4 × 1800 = 7200 km.

Total Time = (1800 ÷ 150) + (1800 ÷ 300) + (1800 ÷ 450) + (1800 ÷ 600) = 12 + 6 + 4 + 3 = 25 hours.

Average Speed = Total Distance ÷ Total Time = 7200 ÷ 25 = 288 km/h.

∴ The correct answer is 288 km/h.

Alternate Method

150 km/h 300 km/h 450 km/h 600 km/h Square Field Side = d km

Given:

Speeds along the four sides of a square field are 150 km/h, 300 km/h, 450 km/h and 600 km/h.

Formula Used:

Average Speed = Total Distance ÷ Total Time

Time = Distance ÷ Speed

Calculations:

⇒ Let the distance of each side of the square be d km.

⇒ Total Distance around the field = d + d + d + d = 4d km.

⇒ Total Time taken = (d ÷ 150) + (d ÷ 300) + (d ÷ 450) + (d ÷ 600)

⇒ Taking LCM of 150, 300, 450 and 600, which is 1800.

⇒ Total Time = (12d + 6d + 4d + 3d) ÷ 1800

⇒ Total Time = 25d ÷ 1800 = d ÷ 72 hours.

⇒ Average Speed = 4d ÷ (d ÷ 72)

⇒ Average Speed = 4 × 72 = 288 km/h

∴ The correct answer is 288 km/h.

Additional Information

Average Speed for Two Equal Distances

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

Average Speed for Three Equal Distances

When a person covers three equal distances at speeds x, y and z, the average speed is given by (3xyz) ÷ (xy + yz + zx).

Average Speed for Unequal Distances

If distances d₁, d₂, d₃... are covered at speeds v₁, v₂, v₃... respectively, the average speed is (d₁ + d₂ + d₃...) ÷ (t₁ + t₂ + t₃...).

Given:

Average of numbers = 25

Total numbers = 8

Numbers = 24, 30, 12, 18, 20, 10, 40, X

Concept:

Average = Total Sum/Number of Values

Solution:

Sum of given numbers = 24 + 30 + 12 + 18 + 20 + 10 + 40 = 154

Total sum of numbers = Average × Total numbers = 25 × 8 = 200

Value of X = Total sum - Sum of given numbers = 200 - 154 = 46

Therefore, the value of X is 46.

Given:

Radius (r) = 4 cm

Volume (V) = 16π cm³

Concept:

Formulas for volume of cone (V = 1/3πr²h) and

Slant height of cone l = √(r² + h²))

Solution:

From V = 1/3πr²h, we get h = 3V/πr² = 3 × 16π/π × 4² = 3 cm

⇒ Slant height (l) = √(r² + h²) = √(4² + 3²) = 5 cm

⇒ Curved surface area = πrl = π × 4 × 5 = 20π cm²

Therefore, the curved surface area of the conical vessel is 20π cm².

Shortcut Trick

Using the deviation method with assumed average = 65:

Deviation of 14 students = 80 − 65 = +15

Total deviation = 14 × 15 = +210

Average deviation for all 30 students = +210 ÷ 30 = +7

Weighted average = 65 + 7 = 72

∴ The correct answer is 72 marks.

Alternate Method

Given:

⇒ Total number of students = 30

⇒ Number of students who scored 80 (N₁) = 14

⇒ Number of students who scored 65 (N₂) = 16

Average = 72

16 Students

Score: 65

14 Students

Score: 80

Diff: 7 parts

Diff: 8 parts

Formula Used:

⇒ Weighted Average = (N₁A₁ + N₂A₂) ÷ (N₁ + N₂)

Calculations:

⇒ Total score of first group = 14 × 80 = 1120

⇒ Total score of second group = 16 × 65 = 1040

⇒ Overall total score = 1120 + 1040 = 2160

⇒ Weighted Average = 2160 ÷ 30 = 72

∴ The correct answer is 72 marks.

Additional Information

Weighted Average

Used when different data points contribute unequally to the final average. Formula: A_w = (w₁x₁ + w₂x₂) ÷ (w₁ + w₂).

Deviation Method

An assumed mean is selected to reduce calculation. True Average = Assumed Mean + (Sum of Deviations ÷ Total Frequency).

Alligation Approach for Averages

The ratio of the quantities in two groups is inversely proportional to the difference between their individual averages and the combined average.

Given Data:

Base diameter of the cylindrical container = k cm

Height of the cylindrical container = k/2 cm

Concept or Formula:

The total surface area of a cylindrical container with a lid is given by the formula 2πr(h + r),

where r is the radius of the base and h is the height.

Solution:

Convert the given diameter to radius as the radius r = diameter/2

⇒ r = k/2

Substitute r = k/2 and h = k/2 into the formula 2πr(h + r)

⇒ Total surface area = 2π(k/2)[(k/2) + (k/2)]

⇒ Total surface area = 2π(k/2) × k

⇒ Total surface area = πk²

Therefore, the total surface area of the cylindrical container with a lid is πk² square cm.

Shortcut Trick

Identify the power of 3 that is closest to 26: 3³ = 27.

Rewrite 3²⁷ as (3³)⁹ = (27)⁹.

When 27 is divided by 26, the remainder is 1.

Therefore, the required remainder is 1⁹ = 1.

∴ The correct answer is 1.

Alternate Method

Given: Dividend = 3²⁷ and Divisor = 26.

Formula Used: Binomial expansion theorem where (a + 1)ⁿ divided by 'a' leaves a remainder of 1ⁿ = 1.

Calculations:

⇒ 3²⁷ = (3³)⁹

⇒ 3³ = 27

⇒ 3²⁷ = (27)⁹

⇒ (27)⁹ = (26 + 1)⁹

⇒ (26 + 1)⁹ ÷ 26

⇒ Remainder = 1⁹

⇒ Remainder = 1

∴ The correct answer is 1.

Additional Information

Remainder Theorem for Exponents

When (a + 1)ⁿ is divided by 'a', the remainder is 1ⁿ = 1.

Negative Remainder Concept

When (a − 1)ⁿ is divided by 'a', the remainder is 1 if 'n' is even and (a − 1) if 'n' is odd.

Fermat's Little Theorem

If 'p' is a prime number and 'a' is not divisible by 'p', then a^p−1 ≡ 1 (mod p).

Given:

Product of numbers = 1890

Difference of numbers = 3

Solution:

Let numbers be x and x + 3

Product gives x(x + 3) = 1890

⇒ x² + 3x - 1890 = 0

⇒ x2 + 45x - 42x - 1890 = 0

⇒ x (x + 45) - 42 (x + 45) = 0

⇒ (x + 45) (x - 42) = 0 

⇒ x = -45, 42

The number can not be negative, hence,

⇒ x = 42 and x + 3 = 42 + 3 = 45

Prime factorize the two numbers.

⇒ 45 = 3 × 3 × 5

⇒ 42 = 2 × 3 × 7

LCM of 45 and 42 

⇒ 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 × 7 = 630 

Therefore, the LCM of the numbers is 630.

Shortcut Trick

Total Work (LCM of 4 and 6) = 12 units.

Efficiency: A = 3, B = 2. Combined efficiency in 2 hours = 3 + 2 = 5 units.

In 4 hours (2 cycles), work done = 5 × 2 = 10 units. Remaining work = 12 − 10 = 2 units.

A takes over next: Time for 2 units = 2 ÷ 3 = 2/3 hours.

Total time = 4 + 2/3 = 14/3 hours.

∴ The correct answer is 14/3 hr.

Alternate Method

Given: Time taken by A = 4 hours, Time taken by B = 6 hours.

Formula Used: Total Work = Efficiency × Time; Efficiency = Total Work ÷ Time.

⇒ Total work (LCM of 4, 6) = 12 units.

⇒ Work done in 1^st hour (by A) = 3 units.

⇒ Work done in 2^nd hour (by B) = 2 units.

⇒ Work done in 2 hours = 3 + 2 = 5 units.

⇒ Work done in 4 hours = 5 × 2 = 10 units.

⇒ Remaining work = 12 − 10 = 2 units.

⇒ Time taken by A to do remaining 2 units = 2/3 hours.

⇒ Total time = 4 + 2/3 = 14/3 hours.

∴ The correct answer is 14/3 hr.

Additional Information

Alternate Day/Hour Concept

In alternate work, tasks are grouped into cycles (e.g., 2-hour cycles). Find work done per cycle and divide total work by this value to find full cycles.

Remaining Work Rule

If work is left after full cycles, the person whose turn it is next completes the balance. Time = Remaining Work ÷ Efficiency.

Work and Efficiency

Efficiency is inversely proportional to time. Total Work = LCM of individual times is the most efficient calculation method.

Given:

Cost price = Rs. 3200

Marked price = Rs. 4000

Concept:

Discount = Marked price - Cost price

Solution:

Discount = Rs. 4000 - Rs. 3200 = Rs. 800

Therefore, she gets a discount of Rs. 800.

Given:

Marked price = Rs.1000

Discount = 7%

Profit = 50%

Concept:

Cost Price = Selling price / (1 + Profit%)

Solution:

Selling price = Marked price × (1 - Discount%) = Rs.1000 × (1 - 0.07) = Rs.930

Cost price = Selling price / (1 + Profit%) = Rs.930 / (1 + 0.5) = Rs.620

Therefore, the cost price of the product is Rs.620.

Given:

Principal = Rs.1,000

Rate = 20% per annum

Time = 1 year

Compounded half-yearly

Concept:

Compound Interest formula when compounded half-yearly,

A = P(1 + r/2n)^(2nt)

Solution:

Amount after 1 year = Rs.1,000(1 + 0.20/2)^(2×1) = Rs.1,210

Compound interest = Amount - Principal = Rs.1,210 - Rs.1,000 = Rs.210

Therefore, the compound interest is Rs.210.

Given: 

(a/6) = (b/10) = (c/4)

Solution:

If all three ratios are equal, 

we can say a ∶ 6 = b ∶ 10 = c ∶ 4

Thus, a/6 = b/10 = c/4 ⇒ a = 6k, b = 10k, c = 4k for some constant k

Substituting these values into the second equation,

⇒ (a + b + c) / a = (6k + 10k + 4k) / 6k = 20/6 = 10/3

Therefore, (a + b + c) / a = 10/3.

Given:

Number of fruits sold = 50

Gain = Selling price of 10 fruits

Concept:

Gain% = (Gain/Cost Price) × 100

Solution:

If gain is equal to the selling price of 10 fruits,

the cost price will be the selling price of remaining 40 fruits.

Gain% = (Selling price of 10 fruits / Selling price of 40 fruits) × 100 = 25%

Therefore, the gain percentage is 25%.

The correct answer is "Acheive".

Key Points

• Among the given options, the word in option 3 has a spelling error.
• The correct spelling of the word is "Achieve".
• The word "Achieve" means to successfully accomplish a task or goal.(प्राप्त करना)
• The word can be used in a sentence like "I hope to achieve my dreams someday."
• ​Other words in options 1, 2 and 4 are correct.

​Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Mischief" is spelled correctly. It means playful misbehavior or harm.(शरारत)
• Option 2: "Perceive" is spelled correctly. It means to become aware of something through the senses or intuition.(समझना)
• Option 4: "Receive" is spelled correctly. It means to be given or presented with something.(लेना)

The correct answer is "Calm down."

Key Points

• The idiom "pull yourself together" means to calm down and regain control of your emotions or behavior.
• शांत होने और अपनी भावनाओं या व्यवहार पर नियंत्रण पाने के लिए।
• It is often used when someone is upset, panicking, or acting erratically.
• The phrase can be used as a command or suggestion to the person who needs to calm down.
• Example: After hearing the bad news I needed a few minutes to pull myself together.
• Thus, it is clear that option 4 correctly explains the meaning of the given idiom.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is "numbness".

Key Points

• Among the given options, the correct word to fill the blank is "numbness."
• The word numbness completes the phrase "interpersonal numbness."
• "Interpersonal numbness" refers to a lack of emotional connection with others.(पारस्परिक स्तब्धता)
• This can be a symptom of mental health issues such as depression or anxiety.
• Numbness can also refer to physical sensations, such as a lack of feeling in a body part.(सुन्न होना)
• In this context, however, it is referring to emotional numbness.
• Thus, the correct sentence will be:
• Arun has experienced severe mental and emotional turmoil, as well as interpersonal numbness at times.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

• Dizziness is a feeling of lightheadedness or unsteadiness.(चक्कर आना)
• Symptoms is a general term that could refer to any type of physical or mental manifestation.(लक्षण)
• Fatigue is a feeling of extreme tiredness or exhaustion.(थकान)

The correct answer is "Beforehand."

Key Points

• Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
• "Early" means happening or done before the usual or expected time.(जल्दी)
• Example: Waking up early in the morning is a good habit.
• "Beforehand" means in advance, earlier than the time expected or required.(पहले ही)
• Example: Knowing about the problems beforehand help us to address the issue.
• Thus, it is clear that the word "beforehand" is the synonym of the word "early."
• Other synonyms of early include premature, timely, ahead of time, and prompt.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• Option 2 (Complex) means consisting of many different and connected parts, difficult to understand.(जटिल)
• Option 3 (Late) means happening or arriving after the expected or usual time.(देर)
• Option 4 (Tardy) means delayed beyond the expected or usual time.(मंदा)

The correct answer is "Insult."

Key Points

• Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
• Flatter means to praise or compliment excessively.(चापलूसी)
• Example: He flatters himself that he speaks fluent German.
• The antonym of flatter is insult, which means to offend or disrespect someone.
• Insult is the opposite of flatter as it involves speaking or behaving in a way that is disrespectful or critical.(अपमान करना)
• Example: You Insulted me by talking in that tone.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• Soil means to make dirty or stain something. (मिट्टी)
• Adulate means to praise or flatter someone excessively.(झूठी प्रशंसा करना)
• Cajole means to persuade someone through flattery or coaxing.(फुसलाना)

The correct answer is "distracted."

Key Points

• Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
• "Alert" means watching, listening, etc. for something with all your attention. (सतर्क, चौकन्‍ना)
• Example: The soldiers need to be alert all the time.
• Antonym of "alert" is "distracted".
• "Distracted" means to be unable to concentrate or focus on something.(विचलित)
• Example: She seemed distracted during the session.
• In the given sentence, the audience was distracted momentarily while watching the singer perform live at the concert.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• Option 1 (shunned) means to avoid or reject something, which does not fit the context of the sentence.(दूर करना)
• Option 3 (called) means to communicate with someone or to make a request, which is not relevant to the given sentence.(बुलाया)
• Option 4 (summoned) means to order someone to come to a particular place, which is not suitable for the given sentence.(बुलायी गयी

The correct answer is "Volunter."

Key Points

• Among the given options, the word in option 1 is incorrectly spelled.
• The correct spelling of the word is Volunteer.
• The incorrect spelling in option 1 is missing an "e" in it.
• The word means a person who offers to do something without being asked or paid.(स्वयंसेवक)
• Example: I am going to volunteer for the blood donation camp in our area.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• Option 2 (Raisin) is spelled correctly and refers to a dried grape.(किशमिश)
• Option 3 (Quotable) is spelled correctly and means able to be quoted or worthy of being quoted.(उद्धरण योग्य)
• Option 4 (Pamphlet) is spelled correctly and refers to a small booklet or leaflet containing information or arguments about a single subject.(पुस्तिका)

The correct answer is "right; knot."

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the first blank will indicate the correct way that has been taught to the subject's son.
• Thus, among the given options, the correct word to use in blank 1 is "right.
• Therefore, options, 2 and 4 are eliminated.
• "Right" means correct or proper.(सही)
• Example: You should learn the right way to behave.
• The second blank will imply tying something, in this case it is a "knot."
• Therefore, option 1 will also be eliminated.(��ाँठ)
• "Knot" refers to a tangle or loop in a piece of rope or string.
• Example: I find it difficult to tie a knot.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is "I could memorise lessons faster than Mohan."

Key Points

• The given sentence mentions a story of the past.
• Therefore, the use of "can" is incorrect in this context.
• "Could" is the past tense form of the modal auxiliary verb "can."
• Thus, the use of "could" is more appropriate in the past tense sentence.
• Therefore the correct sentence will be:
• When I was young, I could memorise lessons faster than Mohan.

​​Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is "Block."

Key Points

• Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
• "Obstruct" means to block or hinder the progress or movement of something.(बाधा डालती)
• Example: You should not obstruct the course of justice.
• The word "block" means to obstruct or prevent movement or progress.(अवरोध पैदा करना)
• Example: Some students today blocked a highway.
• Therefore, "block" is the closest synonym to "obstruct."

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• Option 1, "Separate," means to divide or set apart.(अलग)
• Option 3, "Magnify," means to make something appear larger or more important.(आवर्धक)
• Option 4, "Obey," means to follow or comply with a command or order.(आज्ञा का पालन करना)

The correct answer is "astonished."

Key Points

• Among the given options, the word "astonished" can replace the underlined phrase.
• "Astonished" means feeling sudden and great surprise or amazement.(आश्चर्यचकित)
• Example: The students were astonished to see the name of the topper.
• The word "astonished" is a more intense synonym for "surprised" and fits better in the given sentence.
• Thus, the sentence can be written as:
• ​I was astonished to see Mariam at the party.

​​Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• Option 1 (bowled) means to knock someone down with a ball in cricket or to surprise or amaze someone greatly. However, it does not fit well in the given sentence.
• Option 3 (stalked) means to pursue or approach stealthily or persistently, often with harmful intentions. It is not related to the meaning of the sentence.(पीछा)
• Option 4 (aghast) means filled with horror or shock. It is a synonym of "astonished" but is not the best fit for the given sentence.(भयचकित और विस्मित)

The correct answer is "Exclude."

Key Points

• Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
• The word "encircle" means to surround or form a circle around something.(घेरना)
• Example: The police encircled the building to catch the suspect.
• The antonym of "encircle" is "exclude," which means to leave something or someone out or to prevent them from entering or being included.(निकालना)
• ​ Example:  The invitation excluded certain guests from the party.
• Grammatically, "encircle" is a verb while "exclude" is also a verb, but with a different meaning.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• Option 1: Entire means whole or complete, which is not an antonym of "encircle."(पूरा)
• • Option 2: Entice means to attract or persuade someone to do something, which is not an antonym of "encircle."(लुभाने)
• • Option 3: Embrace means to hold someone or something closely, which is not an antonym of "encircle."(अपनाना)

The correct answer is "To show no outward emotion."

Key Points

• The idiom "did not turn a hair" means to remain calm and composed in a difficult situation.
• कठिन परिस्थिति में शांत और संयमित रहना।
• Example: I explained my situation and he didn't turn a hair.
• This idiom is used to describe someone who does not show any outward signs of emotion, even though they may be experiencing fear, shock, or anxiety.
• In this sentence, Rohan's car was badly damaged in an accident, but he remained calm and did not show any signs of distress.
• This idiom is often used in informal or conversational English.
• Thus, it can be concluded that option 4 correctly explains the given idiom.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is "Or I will not be let you stay in the class."

Key Points

• The correct phrase is "Or I will not let you stay in the class."
• There is an extra "be" in the given sentence.
• The error is a grammatical error known as a double auxiliary verb.
• The correct sentence would be "Or I will not let you stay in the class."

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

The correct answer is "Pride."

Key Points

• Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
• "Humility" means having a modest or low view of one's importance.(विनम्रता)
• Example: He needs the humility to accept that their way may be better.
• The antonym of humility is pride, which means having a high or arrogant view of one's importance.(गर्व)
• Example: I take a great pride in my culture.
• In the given sentence, the use of 'definitely fall down' suggests that having pride will lead to failure or downfall.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• Weakness is not the opposite of humility. It means lacking strength or being vulnerable.(कमजोरी)
• Disrespect means showing a lack of respect or rudeness towards someone or something.(अनादर)
• Veracity means truthfulness or accuracy in something.(सच्चाई)

The correct answer is "was".

Key Points

• The given sentence describes what advertising was used for in the past.
• Thus, we require a verb in past tense to fill the blank.
• Among the given options, the correct verb to use is "was."
• Was is a past tense indicative form of be, meaning “to exist or live,” and is used in the first person singular (I) and the third person singular (he/she/it).

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• Option 1, "are", is the present tense of "be", which does not match the past tense required in the sentence.
• Option 2, "will", is the future tense of "will be", which also does not match the past tense required in the sentence.
• Option 3, "is", is the present tense of "be", which does not match the past tense required in the sentence.

The correct answer is "premises."

Key Points

• The blank 2 will imply the place where the services are offered to the consumers.
• Now, among the given options, the correct word to use is "premises." 
• "Premises" refers to a building and its surrounding land or property.(परिसर)
• It is commonly used in legal and business contexts to refer to a specific location where an activity takes place.
• Example: "The premises of the company were searched by the police."

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• Option 1 (estate) refers to a large piece of land, often with a large house or other buildings on it.(जागीर)
• Option 2 (abode) refers to a person's home or place of residence.(धाम)
• Option 3 (places) is a general term that can refer to any location or area, without specifying any particular property or building.(स्थानों)

The correct answer is "edge".

Key Points

• The blank 3 in the sentence implies how the competitors want an advantage over others.
• Among the given options, the word "edge" appropriately fits the context of the sentence.
• "To have an edge" means to have a slight advantage or advantage over someone.(बढ़त हासिल करना)
• Example:  "She had the edge over her opponent with her quick reflexes."
• This option fits the context of the sentence, which implies a sense of competitiveness or advantage.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• Option 2, "authority", means the power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.(अधिकार)
• Option 3, "empire", refers to a group of territories or nations under a single supreme authority, usually an emperor or empress.(साम्राज्य)
• Option 4, "mastery", means comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity.(प्रभुत्व)

The correct answer is "excess".

Key Points

• The blank 4 will imply how the advertisers have caused us want more than our needs.
• Thus, the correct word to fill blank 4 is "excess."
• "Excess" means more than what is necessary or required.(अधिकता)
• Examples of usage: "There was an excess of food at the party" or "The company had an excess of inventory".
• It is the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• Option 2, "unneeded", means not required or necessary.(अनावश्यक)
• Option 3, "redundant", means unnecessary repetition or duplication.(अनावश्यक)
• Option 4, "ample", means enough or more than enough.(प्रचुर)

The correct answer is "preys."

Key Points

• Blank 5 in the passage will imply how the advertisements target us and make us completely irrational.
• Among the given options, the correct word to use is "preys.
• The word "preys" means to hunt and kill for food or to exploit or take advantage of someone.(शिकार)
• Example: He was an easy prey for the con men.
• In the given context, "preys" fits as it means to victimize someone.
• The sentence would make grammatical sense with "preys" as the verb for the third person present form "advertisement."

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

• Sacrifices: Giving up something valuable for a cause or belief.(बलि)
• Assassinates: To murder someone, usually a public figure.(हत्या)
• Victimises: To treat someone unfairly or harm them.(कष्ट पहुंचाना)

'पिताजी ने मिठाई लावेंगे।' वाक्य का शुद्ध रूप है- पिताजी मिठाई लाएँगे। अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

• दिए गये वाक्य में 'कारक व वर्तनी प्रयोग' की त्रुटि है।
• यहाँ 'ने, लावेंगे​' सार्थक शब्द नही है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नही हो रहा।
• अत: सार्थक शब्द 'लाएँगे' होना चाहिए। ('व' वर्ण से संबन्धित त्रुटि)
• त्रुटिरहित वाक्य - पिताजी मिठाई लाएँगे।

Important Points  कारक व वर्तनी संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ:-

Additional Information 

'गंगा' के लिए 'मंदाकिनी शब्द का प्रयोग होता है। इसके बदले में शब्द हो सकता है- देवनदी

Key Points

• 'गंगा' के लिए 'मंदाकिनी' शब्द का प्रयोग होता है।'
• 'मंदाकिनी' के बदले में 'देवनदी' शब्द हो सकता है।
• 'गंगा' का पर्यायवाची शब्द- मंदाकिनी, सुरसरि, त्रिपथगा, देवनदी, जाह्नवी, भागीरथी।

कुछ महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द:-

Additional Informationकुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द:-

'जिसका जन्म पहले हुआ हो' वाक्यांश के लिए उचित शब्द है- अग्रज अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।  

Key Points 

 

• जिसका जन्म पहले हुआ हो - अग्रज

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information कुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द:-

'प्रेम करना तलवार की नोक पर चलना है।' वाक्य में रेखांकित अंश के स्थान पर आने वाले सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प है- धार अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

• वाक्य- प्रेम करना तलवार की नोक पर चलना है।
• दिए गये वाक्य में 'शब्द-अर्थ प्रयोग' की त्रुटि है।
• यहाँ 'नोक' सार्थक शब्द नही है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नही हो रहा।
• अत: सार्थक शब्द 'धार' होना चाहिए। क्योंकि 'तलवार की धार पर चलना' एक मुहावरा है।
• सही वाक्य - प्रेम करना तलवार की धार पर चलना है।

Important Points शब्द-अर्थ प्रयोग की अशुद्धि:-

'राजा महेंद्र ने हाथी पर सवार होकर नगर भ्रमण किया।' वाक्य में प्रयुक्त 'हाथी' शब्द का पर्यायवाची नहीं है- सारंग अन्य विकल्प संगत है। 

Key Points

• वाक्य- राजा महेंद्र ने हाथी पर सवार होकर नगर भ्रमण किया।
• 'हाथी' के सभी पर्यायवाची शब्द - गज, हस्ती, करी, मतंग, कुम्भी, मदकल, गजेन्द्र, कुंजर, द्विप, करीश।
• 'सिंह' के सभी पर्यायवाची शब्द - वनराज, शार्दूल, सारंग, मृगराज, केसरी, शेर, महावीर, व्याघ्र, पंचमुख, मृगेन्द्र।

Additional Informationकुछ महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द:-

'भयभीत करने वाला' वाक्यांश के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द है- ​त्रासक अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।​

Key Points

• भयभीत करने वाला - त्रासक

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information कुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द:-

'बोलने वाला' वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द है- वक्ता अन्य विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points 

• बोलने वाला - वक्ता

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information कुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द:-

'मुनाफ़ा' शब्द का विलोम है- नुकसान अन्य सभी विकल्प असंगत है। 

Key Points

• 'मुनाफ़ा' शब्द का विलोम है- नुकसान
• 'मुनाफ़ा' का अर्थ- लाभ, नफा, फायदा।
• 'नुकसान' का अर्थ- हानि, घाटा, क्षति, ह्रास।

Additional Information कुछ महत्वपूर्ण विलोम शब्द:-

'दंग रह जाना' मुहावरे का अर्थ है- बहुत हैरान होना अन्य सभी विकल्पों के प्रयोग से मुहावरे का सही अर्थ प्रकट नही हो रहा है।

Key Points 

Important Pointsकुछ महत्वपूर्ण मुहावरा, अर्थ और उनके वाक्य प्रयोग:- 

Additional Information