SSC GD Constable (2024) Official Paper (Held On: 05 Mar, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

Given:

1) A is the father of B.

2. B is the brother of C.

3. C is the sister of D. 

4) D is the wife of E.

5. F is the mother of E.

6. G is the husband of F.

Thus, E is A's son-in-law or daughter's husband.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3"

According to the question, after interchanging the signs × and ÷:

I. 7 + 8 ÷ 2 × 4 - 6 ⇒ 7 + 8 × 2 ÷ 4 - 6

⇒ 7 + 8 × 2 ÷ 4 - 6

⇒ 7 + 8 × 0.5 - 6

⇒ 7 + 4 - 6

⇒ 11 - 6

⇒ 5

II. 16 × 4 + 13 ÷ 2 - 3 ⇒ 16 ÷ 4 + 13 × 2 - 3

⇒ 16 ÷ 4 + 13 × 2 - 3

⇒ 4 + 13 × 2 - 3

⇒ 4 + 26 - 3

⇒ 30 - 3

⇒ 27

Thus, after interchanging the given two signs what the values of equation (I) and (II) will be 5 and 27 respectively.

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Habitats of animals.

Here,

BEE : BEEHIVE → BEE lives in a BEEHIVE.

Similarly,

DOG : KENNEL → DOG lives in a KENNEL.

Hence,

BAT : CAVE → BAT lives in a CAVE.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

1. The number of the sides are decreasing subsequently.

2. The number of dots are decreased in pairs.

Thus, final series is:

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

Additional InformationOption 2) is incorrect because the number of the sides are 5 instead of 3 and the number of the dots are 7 instead of 4.

Option 3) is incorrect because the number of the sides are 4 instead of 3 and the number of the dots are 5 instead of 4.

Option 4) is incorrect because the number of the dots are 5 instead of 4.

The correct Dictionary order is:

1. Clamp
2. Clan
3. Clang
4. Clank
5. Clap

So, the correct order are: '1, 2, 4, 3, 5'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Given: Six persons P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 and P6 are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre.

1) Only two persons are sitting between P2 and P6.

2) P1 is sitting second to the right of P6.

3. P5 is sitting to the immediate right of P3.

4. Only one person is sitting between P2 and P4.

Thus, according to the final arrangement P6 is sitting on the immediate left of P4.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

AM : VH

Similarly,

YK : ?

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as shown below :

Conclusions:

I. No T are R → Does not follow (As all R are T. As whole R comes in T, therefore it is false.)

II. Some R are X → Follow (As some X are R. As some part of X is common with R, therefore it is true.)

III. No X are T → Does not follow (As all R are T and some X are R. As some part of X is common with R which whole comes in T, therefore it is not possible thus is false)

∴ Here, Only conclusion II follows.

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

Given: 14 ÷ 2 - 15 + 3 × 6 = 4

According to the question, after interchanging the signs:

Option 1) × and +

14 ÷ 2 - 15 + 3 × 6 = 4 ⇒ 14 ÷ 2 - 15 × 3 + 6 = 4

⇒ 14 ÷ 2 - 15 × 3 + 6 = 4

⇒ 7 - 15 × 3 + 6 = 4

⇒ 7 + 6 - 45 = 4

⇒ 13 - 45 = 4

⇒ 32 ≠ 4 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option  2) ÷ and ×

14 ÷ 2 - 15 + 3 × 6 = 4 ⇒ 14 × 2 - 15 + 3 ÷ 6 = 4

⇒ 14 × 2 - 15 + 3 ÷ 6 = 4

⇒ 14 × 2 - 15 + 0.5 = 4

⇒ 28 + 0.5 - 15 = 4

⇒ 28.5 - 15 = 4

⇒ 13.5 ≠ 4 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option  3) = and +

14 ÷ 2 - 15 + 3 × 6 = 4 ⇒ 14 ÷ 2 - 15 = 3 × 6 + 4

⇒ 14 ÷ 2 - 15 = 3 × 6 + 4

⇒ 7 - 15 = 18 + 4

⇒ -8 ≠ 22 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option  4) - and +

14 ÷ 2 - 15 + 3 × 6 = 4 ⇒ 14 ÷ 2 + 15 - 3 × 6 = 4

⇒ 14 ÷ 2 + 15 - 3 × 6 = 4

⇒ 7 + 15 - 3 × 6 = 4

⇒ 7 + 15 - 18 = 4

⇒ 22 - 18 = 4

⇒ 4 = 4 (LHS = RHS)

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

WINTER is coded as 595259

And,

AUTUMN is coded as 132345

Similarly,

SPRING will be coded as

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

The figure which when put in place of '?' will logically complete the pattern is shown below:

Thus, option Figure 1 will logically complete the pattern given.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

Additional InformationOption 2) is incorrect because rhombus is given instead of a square.

Option 3) is incorrect because shaded quarter circle is touching non shaded quarter circle.

Option 4) is incorrect because shaded quarter circle is touching non shaded quarter circle and figure is flipped vertically.

The logic followed here is:

1. Alternately 'square with straight line element' and 'square element' are added subsequently.

Thus, final series is:

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

Given series: uuvvwwuuv_wwuu_vww_ _vvww

Option 1) vvww→ uuvvwwuuvvwwuuvvwww wvvww → (It doesn't follow any pattern)

Option 2) wvwv → uuvvwwuuvwwwuuvvwww vvvww → (It doesn't follow any pattern)

Option 3) uvwv → uuvvwwuuvuwwuuvvwww vvvww → (It doesn't follow any pattern)

Option 4) vvuu → uuvvwwuuvvwwuuvvwwu uvvww → (It follows the pattern of: uuvvww - uuvvww - uuvvww - uuvvww)

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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

1) A is second to the left of D. 

2) D is third to the left of E.

3. G is not the immediate neighbour of E.

4) C is third to the right of G.

5. B is second to the right of G.

6) H is third to the right of B. 

After positioning H only one position is left which will be occupied by the only girl left i.e F.

Thus, according to the final arrangement A is sitting on the immediate left of G.

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

PANTRY is coded as '715297'

And,

STEADY is coded as '125147'

Similarly,

DATES will be coded as

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

The figure which when put in place of '?' will logically complete the pattern is shown below:

Thus, option Figure 1 will logically complete the pattern given.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer

The correct answer is Arya Samaj.

Key Points

The Arya Samaj was established by Dayananda Saraswati in Mumbai on 10 April 1875.

• It is a monotheistic Indian Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the belief of the Vedas.
• It was the first Hindu organization to introduce proselytization in Hinduism.
• Although never involved in politics, Swami Dayanand Saraswati was the source of inspiration for variety of political leaders during India's struggle for independence.
• For example, the call for 'Swarajya' was used by him, and later taken by Lokmanya Tilak.
• Lala Lajpat Rai was a part of the organisation.
• The Indian Constitution adopted the call for abolition of caste system, untouchability, status of women. All of them were first preached by Arya Samaj.
• Today it has branches all over the world.

 Additional Information

• Brahmo Samaj
• The Brahmo Samaj was established in 1828 by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
• The conflict between Keshab Chandra Sen and Debendranath Tagore was broadened in 1865 when Tagore allowed the Brahmos conducting services to wear their sacred threads.
• Keshab objected to this decision and withdrew from the Brahmo Samaj along with his followers.
• He established the Brahmo Samaj of India on 15^th November 1866.
• While on the other hand, Tagore grouped themselves in Adi Brahmo Samaj.
• Veda Samaj
• Veda Samaj was established by the efforts of Keshab Chandra Sen and K. Sridharalu Naidu in 1864 at Madras.
• The Veda Samaj was inspired by the Brahmo Samaj.
• It worked to abolish caste distinctions and promote widow remarriage and women’s education.
• Its members believed in one God.
• They condemned the superstitions and rituals of orthodox Hinduism.
• Prarthana Samaj:
• The Prarthana Samaj was founded in 1867 in Bombay by Dr. Atmaram Pandurang.
• It was an off-shoot of Brahmo Samaj.
• It was a reform movement within Hinduism and Justice M.G. Ranade and R.G. Bhandarkar joined it in 1870 and infused new strength to it.
• Mahadev Govind Ranade, also ran the Deccan Education Society.
• Several members of the Prarthana Samaj had earlier been active in the Paramhansa Mandali.
• This Samaj denounced idolatry, priestly domination, caste rigidities and preferred monotheism.
• It also concentrated on social reforms like inter-dining, inter-marriage, widow remarriage and uplift of women and depressed classes.
• Apart from Hindu sects, it also drew upon Christianity and Buddhism.
• It sought truth in all religions.
• Drawing inspiration from the Maratha Bhakti saints of the medieval period, Ranade sought to establish the concept of one compassionate God.
• Veeresalingam Pantulu was the Telugu reformer who encouraged the Prarthana Samaj in South India.

The correct answer is Assam.

Key Points

• ​Ambubachi Mela:
• It is celebrated at Kamakhya Temple, Assam in June.
• It is the belief that Kamakhya embodies the mother cult, the Shakti.
• The meaning of Ambubachi is spoken with water.
• Ambubachi Mela is a four-day festival to mark the annual menstruation of the goddess at Kamakhya temple in Guwahati.
• Ambubachi Mela is one of the biggest congregations in eastern India.

 Additional Information

• Other fairs and festival of Assam: Bihu Festival, Me-Dum-Me-Phi, Majuli Festival, Dehing Patkai Festival, Kaziranga Elephant Festival and Ali Ai Ligang Festival.
• Kamakhya Temple, Assam
• It is situated on the banks of Brahmaputra river on top of Nilachal hill.
• Kamakhya is one of the sacred sites for the followers of the 51 Shakti Peethas or Shakti Panth, each of which represents a body part of Sati, the companion of Lord Shiva.

The correct answer is Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna.

Key Points

• The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the evening of Republic Day.
• Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, is announced every year on the occasion of Republic Day except for brief interruption(s) during the years 1978 and 1979 and 1993 to 1997.
• The award is given in three categories, namely,
• Padma Vibhushan for exceptional and distinguished service;
• Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of a high order; and
• Padma Shri for distinguished service.
• The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year. The nomination process is open to the public. Even self-nomination can be made.

The correct answer is Madurai.

Key Points

• According to the interpretation and context, the Sangam Literature can be described into two types Agam (inner) and Puram (outer)
• The Agam is connected with personal and human aspects such as love and sexual things.
• The Puram is connected with human experience and emotions such as Heroism, Valor, Ethics and Philanthropy.
• The poems are also been classified into nature themes which are known as Thinai.​​​
• ​Kurinji (Mountainous Theme)
• Mullai (Forests Theme)
• Marutham (Agricultural Land Theme)
• Neithal (Coastal Theme)
• Paalai (Desert Theme)
• These poems are between 3 and 782 lines long.

The correct answer is Sarangi.

Key Points

• Sarangi:-
• It is a bowed string instrument that is a staple of Indian classical music.
• It is a long, hollow wooden body with a skin covering. It has three strings, which are attached to a bow.
• The bow is played with a bow.
• Shakoor Khan and Pandit Ram Narayan were both renowned musicians who played the sarangi, a stringed instrument that is popular in Indian classical music.

 Additional Information

• Shehnai:-
• It​ is a wind instrument that is commonly played in North Indian weddings and other auspicious occasions.
• Guitar:-
• It is a western instrument that is not typically associated with Indian classical music.
• Veena:-
• It is a plucked stringed instrument that is popular in South Indian classical music.

The correct answer is Vikram Dev Dutt

Key Points

• Vikram Dev Dutt was appointed as the next Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in January 2023:
• Appointment
• The Union government approved Dutt's appointment on January 21, 2023. He took over as the head of the DGCA on February 28, 2023, after the incumbent DGCA chief Arun Kumar's superannuation.
• Background
• Dutt is a 1993-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre. He has held various positions in the central and state governments, including:
• Principal Secretary in the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office
• Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation
• Current role
• Dutt was appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Coal in October 2024

The correct answer is MS Swaminathan

Key Points

• Dr. M. S. Swaminathan is often referred to as the "Father of the Green Revolution in India."
• He played a pivotal role in introducing high-yielding varieties of crops, particularly wheat and rice, and modern farming techniques that helped improve agricultural productivity in India during the 1960s and 1970s.
• This revolution significantly contributed to India's self-sufficiency in food production.

Additional Information

• C Subramanian:
• He played a significant role in agricultural policy in India, especially with regard to improving food security, but his contributions were more related to policy and institutional frameworks rather than the introduction of high-yielding crop varieties.
• Panduranga Hegde:
• Panduranga Hegde is a well-known social activist and environmentalist from India, particularly recognized for his work in the area of forest conservation and the protection of biodiversity.
• Sunderlal Bahuguna:
• Sunderlal Bahuguna was a renowned environmentalist, best known for his leadership in the Chipko Movement, which focused on the protection of forests in India. His work centred on environmental conservation,

The correct answer is Byes

Key Points

• In cricket,
• byes are runs that the batting team can score when the ball passes the batter without hitting their bat or body, and the fielders are unable to gather the ball in time to prevent the batsmen from completing the runs.

Important Points 

• Some other Cricket Terminologies
• The Delivery:
• A bowler delivers a ball that is not wide (it is within the acceptable range for the batter to play).
• The Ball Passes the Batter:
• If the ball passes the batter without touching their bat or person (such as their gloves, body, or pad), it is considered "not hit."
• This can happen if the batter misses the ball or if it is a legitimate delivery but the batter is not able to make contact.
• Runs Scored:
• If the batter and their partner run between the wickets during this delivery, these runs are counted as byes, not leg runs or any other type of runs. The reason for this is that the runs are completed despite the batter not making contact with the ball, which distinguishes byes from other types of runs, such as leg byes (which occur when the ball touches the batter's body).
• Boundary Allowance:
• If the ball crosses the boundary without being touched by any fielder (whether due to the batter missing or the ball being played in a way that no fielder can intercept it), the batsmen would be credited with a boundary (four or six), and this would also be added to the total score as byes.

The correct answer is  Kachchatheevu.

Key Points

• Kachchatheevu is a tiny island located at the northeast of Rameshwaram and south-west of Sri Lanka's Delft Island but administered by Sri Lanka.
• Kachchatheevu was part of the zamindari of Raja of Ramnad, but when zamindari was abolished it became a part of Madras Presidency.
• The 1974 Agreement while ceding Kachchatheevu to Sri Lanka, also protects traditional fishing rights enjoyed by Indian fishermen to fish in and around Kachchatheevu.
• These traditional rights were also given away when the maritime boundary agreement delimiting the Gulf of Mannar and the Bay of Bengal was signed in 1976.

The correct answer is 1980-1985

Key Points

• The Sixth Five Year Plan in India took place from 1980 to 1985:
• The plan was led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and aimed to: Reduce poverty, Increase employment, Achieve rapid industrialization, and Become technologically self-reliant.
• The Sixth Five Year Plan marked the beginning of economic liberalization in India.
• This included the elimination of price controls and the closure of ration shops, which led to higher food prices and an increase in the cost of living.

The correct answer is Jainism

Key Points

• Jainism had the smallest population of the major religions in India in 2011, according to the census data:
• Jainism is an ancient religion originating in India.
• It emphasizes non-violence (ahimsa), self-discipline, and the pursuit of spiritual liberation.
• As per the 2011 Census of India, Jainism has a small population, making up about 0.4% of India's total population.
• India is known for its religious diversity, and other religions like Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and Sanamahism also have thousands of followers in the country.

Additional Information

• Other Religion percentage
• Hinduism: 79.8% of the population
• Islam: 14.2% of the population
• Christianity: 2.3% of the population
• Sikhism: 1.7% of the population
• Buddhism: 0.7% of the population

The correct answer is 29^th August

Key Points

• Major Dhyan Chand's birthday is celebrated as National Sports Day in India on August 29
• The Indian government has celebrated National Sports Day on August 29 since 2012 to honour the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey player.
• The day is meant to raise awareness about the importance of sports in people's lives.
• It also serves as a reminder of the value of sports in promoting physical fitness, mental health, and overall well-being.
• Major Dhyan Chand, also known as "The Wizard of Hockey", was a key contributor to India's national sport.
• He was a member of the Indian hockey team that won Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936.
• He was also the recipient of the Padma Bhushan in 1956.

Additional Information

• 2^nd October
• Gandhi Jayanti: Celebrated as the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation in India.
• International Day of Non-Violence: Declared by the United Nations to honour Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence.
• 30^th November
• Guru Nanak Jayanti (occasionally): This date sometimes coincides with the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, based on the Sikh lunar calendar.
• Saint Andrew's Day: Celebrated in Scotland to honor Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland.
• 1st March
• Zero Discrimination Day: Observed by the United Nations to promote equality and fairness.
• Formation of Civil Accounts Day (India): Marks the creation of the Indian Civil Accounts Service in 1976.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina Independence Day: Celebrates its independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1992.

The correct answer is Free Legal Aid

Key Points

• Article 39A of the Indian Constitution deals with equal justice and free legal aid.
• The article was added to the Constitution by the 42^nd Amendment Act of 1976.
• It mandates that the state ensure that the legal system promotes justice equally and provides free legal aid to all citizens.
• The article's language uses the word "shall" twice, which indicates that it is mandatory.
• The Supreme Court has emphasized that the Constitution mandates legal assistance for poor or indigent accused individuals.
• The principles of Article 39A are in line with the concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL), which can be filed against the state or central government, and municipal authorities.

Additional Information

• Right to Life
• Constitutional Provision: Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
• Over time, the judiciary has broadened the meaning to include:
• Right to a clean environment.
• Right to privacy (Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India, 2017).
• Right to health, education, livelihood, etc.
• Panchayati Raj
• Constitutional Provision: Inserted by the 73^rd Amendment Act, 1992, under Part IX of the Constitution.
• Right to Freedom
• Constitutional Provision: Articles 19 to 22 of the Indian Constitution.

The correct answer is 1997-98

Key Points

• From the 1997-98 budget, the practice of showing the budget deficit in India was discontinued.
• Instead, the focus shifted to highlighting the fiscal deficit as the primary measure of the government's borrowing requirement.
• This change was significant because:
• Budget deficit only considers the gap between total expenditure and total revenue without accounting for borrowings.
• Fiscal deficit provides a more comprehensive measure by including borrowings and liabilities, reflecting the actual borrowing needs of the government.
• The shift was part of broader economic reforms aimed at improving transparency and aligning with global best practices.

The correct answer is Magnesium

Key Points

• Magnesium is not a p-block element of the periodic table.
• The p-block elements are groups 13–18 of the periodic table, with the exception of helium.
• Magnesium is an s-block element, as it belongs to group 2.

Additional Information

• Phosphorus:
• A non-metal that is essential for life and is a key component of DNA, RNA, ATP, and cell membranes
• Iodine
• It belongs to the halogen group (Group 17) of the periodic table, which includes other non-metals like fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and astatine.
• Silicon
• It is classified as a metalloid.
• Metalloids are elements that have properties intermediate between metals and non-metals.
• Silicon is a perfect example of this category.

Important Points 

• Here are some other elements and their blocks:
• Germanium:
• A p-block element that is a lustrous, hard, greyish-white metalloid
• Manganese:
• A d-block element that is often found in minerals in combination with iron
• Technetium:
• ​A d-block element that is the lightest element whose isotopes are all radioactive
• Rhenium:
• ​A d-block element that is a silvery-white, heavy, third-row transition metal
• Halogens:
• A group of five elements (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine) that are p-block elements

The correct answer is Both I and II

Key Points

• Yes, the pair of sports people and their associated sports are correct: Shefali Verma is a cricketer and Sushil Kumar is a wrestler:
• Shefali Verma
• An Indian cricketer who plays for the women's national cricket team, Delhi Capitals, and India women's national under-19 cricket team.
• She became the youngest cricketer to play in a Women's Twenty20 International match for India in 2019 at the age of 15.
• She also became the youngest player to represent India in all three formats of international cricket in June 2021.
• Sushil Kumar
• A former Indian wrestler and two-time Olympic medalist.
• He won an Olympic medal in 2008 in the Men's Freestyle Lightweight event and in 2012 in the Men's freestyle 66 kg event.
• He also won a medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Men's freestyle 74 kg event.

The correct answer is Kathakali

Key Points

• The actor's performance in a Kathakali plays is completely speechless the 'libretto' is sung by two singers on the stage who keep time on gong and cymbals, while a pair of drummers also on the stage play the Chenda.
• It is characterized by:
• Speechless performance: The story is enacted without spoken words.
• Facial expressions and hand gestures: A rich vocabulary of mudras (hand gestures) and abhinaya (facial expressions) are used to convey the narrative.
• Elaborate costumes and makeup: These enhance the visual storytelling.

Additional Information

• Bharatanatyam
• Originates from Tamil Nadu considered one of the most expressive classical dance forms.
• Known for its combination of nritta (pure dance), nritya (expressive dance), and Natya (dramatic storytelling).
• Odissi Dance
• Originates from Odisha and is one of the oldest classical dance forms.
• Known for its lyrical movements and depiction of spiritual themes from the Vaishnavite tradition, particularly about Lord Jagannath and stories from the Gita Govinda.
• Manipuri Dance
• Originates from Manipur in northeastern India.
• Known for its soft, graceful movements and storytelling through expressions and mudras (hand gestures).
• Focuses on themes from Vaishnavism, particularly stories of Radha and Krishna.

The correct answer is Arjun Singh Dhurwey

Key Points

• The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is one of India's most prestigious honors for individuals who have made significant contributions to the performing arts, including music, dance, drama, folk arts, and traditional forms.
• Arjun Singh Dhurwey is a prominent exponent of Baiga dance, a traditional tribal dance form performed by the Baiga tribe of Central India, particularly in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
• Baiga dance is deeply rooted in the tribal community's cultural and religious traditions. It is performed during festivals, rituals, and community celebrations, showcasing their connection to nature and spirituality.
• Arjun Singh Dhurwey has been instrumental in preserving and popularizing this tribal dance form, which is an integral part of India's rich intangible cultural heritage.
• His dedication to keeping the tradition alive and his contribution to the broader recognition of tribal art forms earned him the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

Additional Information

• Hem Chandra Goswami is known for his contributions to Sattriya dance.
• Tankeswar Hazarika Borbayan is recognized for his work in Sattriya dance as well.
• Som Datt Battu is known for his contributions to folk music, not tribal dance.

The correct answer is 4 members

Key Points

• The Finance Commission of India consists of a chairman and four other members: 
• The President of India appoints the members of the Finance Commission, and they serve for a term specified by the President.
• The members are eligible for reappointment.
• The Finance Commission's primary function is to define the financial relations between the central government and the state governments.
• The Commission also makes recommendations on the distribution of tax revenues and grants-in-aid to the states.
• The Parliament sets the qualifications for the Commission's members and outlines the selection process.
• The Chairman must have experience in public affairs.
• The most recent Finance Commission was constituted on December 31, 2023, and is chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya, a former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog.

The correct answer is option 4 

Key Points

• The National Savings (Monthly Income Account) Scheme, 2019 was amended through the National Savings (Monthly Income Account) (Amendment) Scheme, 2023.
• The amendment increased the maximum investment limit for the scheme, effective April 1, 2023:
• Single account: The maximum investment limit increased from ₹450,000 to ₹900,000
• Joint account: The maximum investment limit increased from ₹900,000 to ₹1,500,000
• Other changes to the scheme include:
• Interest rates on small savings schemes, except for Savings Deposit and PPF, were revised upwards
• The National Savings (Monthly Income Account) Scheme has the following features:
• The account matures in five years
• The minimum deposit is ₹1,000, and the maximum is ₹900,000 for a single account and ₹1,500,000 for a joint account
• A depositor can open more than one account under the scheme
• A guardian can open an account for a minor or a person of unsound mind
• An account can be closed prematurely after one year, but before three years, with a deduction of 2% of the deposit
• If an account is closed after three years, 1% of the deposit will be deducted

Given:

Marked price of a computer = Rs. 28000

Discount percentage = 5%

Selling price of the computer = Rs. 26068

Formula Used:

Discount Amount = Marked Price × Discount Percentage / 100

Additional Discount Percentage = Additional Discount Amount / Marked Price × 100

Calculation:

Discount Amount = 28000 × 5 / 100

⇒ Discount Amount = 28000 × 0.05

⇒ Discount Amount = 1400

Price after 5% discount = 28000 - 1400

⇒ Price after 5% discount = 26600

Additional Discount Amount = 26600 - 26068

⇒ Additional Discount Amount = 532

Additional Discount Percentage = (532 / 28000) × 100

⇒ Additional Discount Percentage = (532 × 100) / 28000

⇒ Additional Discount Percentage = 53200 / 28000

⇒ Additional Discount Percentage = 1.9%

The additional discount percentage is appro×imately 2%.

Given:

Radius of the sphere (r) = 9 cm.

Diameter of the base of the cone = 9 cm.

Radius of the base of the cone (R) = Diameter/2 = 9/2 = 4.5 cm.

Formula Used:

Volume of a sphere = $\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3$

Volume of a cone = $\frac{1}{3}\pi R^2 h$

Calculation:

Since the sphere is melted and recast into a cone, their volumes are equal.

⇒ Volume of sphere = Volume of cone

⇒ $\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3$ = $\frac{1}{3}\pi R^2 h$

⇒ 4/3 × π × 9³ = 1/3 × π × (4.5)² × h

⇒ 4 × 9³ = (4.5)² × h

⇒ 4 × 729 = 20.25 × h

⇒ 2916 = 20.25 × h

⇒ h = 2916 / 20.25

⇒ h = 144 cm

The height of the cone is 144 cm.

Given:

A got 25% more marks than B.

A got 10% less marks than C.

B got 324 marks.

Formula Used:

A = B + 25% of B

A = C - 10% of C

Calculation:

From the given data:

B = 324 marks

A = 324 + (25/100) × 324

A = 324 + 81

⇒ A = 405 marks

A = C - (10/100) × C

⇒ 405 = C - 0.1C

⇒ 405 = 0.9C

⇒ C = 405 / 0.9

⇒ C = 450 marks

The marks got by C are 450.

Given:

Initial value = 250

Percentage increase = 40%

Formula Used:

New Value = Initial Value + (Initial Value × Percentage Increase)

Calculation:

Initial Value = 250

Percentage Increase = 40%

Convert percentage to decimal: 40% = 40/100 = 0.40

New Value = 250 + (250 × 0.40)

⇒ New Value = 250 + 100

⇒ New Value = 350

The value obtained by increasing 250 by 40% is 350.

Given:

2.5 × 0.7

3.5 × 0.6

4.5 × 0.8

Formula Used:

Sum of products = (a × b) + (c × d) + (e × f)

Calculation:

2.5 × 0.7 + 3.5 × 0.6 + 4.5 × 0.8

⇒ 2.5 × 0.7 = 1.75

⇒ 3.5 × 0.6 = 2.1

⇒ 4.5 × 0.8 = 3.6

Sum of products = 1.75 + 2.1 + 3.6

⇒ 1.75 + 2.1 + 3.6 = 7.45

The value of 2.5 × 0.7 + 3.5 × 0.6 + 4.5 × 0.8 is 7.45.

Shortcut Trick

Assume Total Average = 7200 as the baseline.

Net Deviation for 27 emps = 27 × (4100 − 7200) = 27 × (−3100) = −83700

Net Deviation for 13 emps = 13 × (6100 − 7200) = 13 × (−1100) = −14300

Total deficit to be covered by 2 emps = 83700 + 14300 = 98000

Average salary of 2 emps = 7200 + (98000 ÷ 2) = 7200 + 49000 = 56200

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 56200.

Alternate Method

Given:

Total employees = 42 | Overall Average = Rs. 7200

Group 1 (n₁) = 27 employees | Avg₁ = Rs. 4100

Group 2 (n₂) = 13 employees | Avg₂ = Rs. 6100

Remaining Group (n₃) = 42 − 27 − 13 = 2 employees

Calculations:

⇒ Total salary of all 42 employees = 42 × 7200 = Rs. 3,02,400

⇒ Salary of 27 employees = 27 × 4100 = Rs. 1,10,700

⇒ Salary of 13 employees = 13 × 6100 = Rs. 79,300

⇒ Salary of remaining 2 employees = 3,02,400 − (1,10,700 + 79,300)

⇒ Salary of remaining 2 employees = 3,02,400 − 1,90,000 = Rs. 1,12,400

⇒ Average salary of remaining 2 employees = 1,12,400 ÷ 2 = Rs. 56,200

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 56200.

Additional Information

Weighted Average Formula

Weighted Average = (n₁A₁ + n₂A₂ + ... + n_kA_k) ÷ (n₁ + n₂ + ... + n_k), where n is the quantity and A is the average.

Net Deviation Principle

In any data set, the sum of deviations of all observations from their arithmetic mean is always zero (Σ(x − x̄) = 0).

Average Change Calculation

If a new person joins and the average increases, the new person's value = Old Average + (Increase × New Total Members).

Given:

Weights of students: 85 kg, 86 kg, 53 kg, 65 kg, 78 kg, 93 kg, 75 kg, 73 kg.

Formula Used:

Average weight = (Sum of all weights) / (Number of students)

Calculation:

Sum of all weights = 85 + 86 + 53 + 65 + 78 + 93 + 75 + 73

Sum of all weights = 608 kg

Number of students = 8

Average weight = 608 / 8

⇒ Average weight = 76 kg

The average weight of the students is 76 kg.

Given:

Principal (P) = Rs. 52000

Time (T) = 4 years

Simple Interest (SI) = Rs. 20800

Formula Used:

Simple Interest (SI) = (P × R × T) / 100

Calculation:

Given, SI = Rs. 20800

⇒ 20800 = (52000 × R × 4) / 100

⇒ 20800 = 2080R

⇒ R = 20800 / 2080

⇒ R = 10

The rate of simple interest per annum is 10%.

Given:

The ratio of three numbers is 6 : 7 : 8.

The sum of the three numbers is 420.

Formula Used:

Let the three numbers be 6x, 7x, and 8x.

Sum of the three numbers = 6x + 7x + 8x = 21x

Calculation:

Given sum of the three numbers = 420

⇒ 21x = 420

⇒ x = 420 / 21

⇒ x = 20

Smallest number = 6x = 6 × 20 = 120

The smallest number among the three numbers is 120.

Given:

Four numbers are in the ratio of 7 : 5 : 3 : 2.

Sum of these numbers = 68

Formula Used:

Sum of ratio parts = Sum of the numbers

Value of each part = Sum of the numbers / Sum of ratio parts

Calculation:

Sum of ratio parts = 7 + 5 + 3 + 2

Sum of ratio parts = 17

Value of each part = 68 / 17

⇒ Value of each part = 4

First number = 7 × 4 = 28

Fourth number = 2 × 4 = 8

Sum of the first and fourth number = 28 + 8

⇒ Sum of the first and fourth number = 36

The sum of the first and fourth number is 36.

Given:

Total length of the wire = 36 meters

Length of each piece = 4 meters

Formula Used:

Number of pieces = Total length of the wire / Length of each piece

Calculation:

Number of pieces = 36 / 4

⇒ Number of pieces = 9

The number of pieces is 9.

Given:

E alone can complete a work in 15 days.

F and G together can complete the same work in 10 days.

Formula Used:

Work Rate = Work / Time

Combined Work Rate of E, F, and G = Work Rate of E + Work Rate of F and G

Time = Work / Combined Work Rate

Calculation:

Work Rate of E = 1/15

Work Rate of F and G = 1/10

Combined Work Rate of E, F, and G = 1/15 + 1/10

⇒ Combined Work Rate = (1)/(15) + (1)/(10)

⇒ Combined Work Rate = (2)/(30) + (3)/(30)

⇒ Combined Work Rate = (5)/(30)

⇒ Combined Work Rate = (1)/(6)

Time = Work / Combined Work Rate

⇒ Time = 1 / (1/6)

⇒ Time = 6 days

The correct answer is option 4, 6 days.

Given:

2156, 2013, 2145, 1914

Formula Used:

A number is divisible by 33 if it is divisible by both 3 and 11.

To check for divisibility by 3: Sum of digits is divisible by 3.

To check for divisibility by 11: Difference between the sum of the digits in the odd positions and the sum of the digits in the even positions is divisible by 11.

Calculation:

For 2156:

Sum of digits = 2 + 1 + 5 + 6 = 14 (Not divisible by 3)

Difference of sums = (2 + 5) - (1 + 6) = 0 (Divisible by 11)

⇒ 2156 is not divisible by 33.

For 2013:

Sum of digits = 2 + 0 + 1 + 3 = 6 (Divisible by 3)

Difference of sums = (2 + 1) - (0 + 3) = 0 (Divisible by 11)

⇒ 2013 is divisible by 33.

For 2145:

Sum of digits = 2 + 1 + 4 + 5 = 12 (Divisible by 3)

Difference of sums = (2 + 4) - (1 + 5) = 0 (Divisible by 11)

⇒ 2145 is divisible by 33.

For 1914:

Sum of digits = 1 + 9 + 1 + 4 = 15 (Divisible by 3)

Difference of sums = (1 + 1) - (9 + 4) = -11 (Divisible by 11)

⇒ 1914 is divisible by 33.

The number that is not divisible by 33 is 2156.

Given:

Expression: 95 - 111 × 21 ÷ 3 + 44 × 6

Formula Used:

Follow the order of operations (BODMAS/BIDMAS): Brackets, Orders (i.e. powers and roots, etc.), Division and Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction.

Calculation:

First, perform the multiplication and division from left to right:

⇒ 95 - 111 × 21 ÷ 3 + 44 × 6

⇒ 95 - 2331 ÷ 3 + 44 × 6

⇒ 95 - 777 + 264

Next, perform the addition and subtraction from left to right:

⇒ 95 - 777 + 264

⇒ -682 + 264

⇒ -418

The value of the expression is -418.

Given:

Rate of interest compounded yearly = 44%

Rate of interest compounded half-yearly = x%

Formula used:

For compound interest compounded yearly: A = P(1 + r/100)^t

For compound interest compounded half-yearly: A = P(1 + x/100)^2t

Since the two rates are equivalent, we equate the two formulas:

(1 + 44/100) = (1 + x/100)²

Calculation:

Step 1: Simplify the left-hand side:

1 + 44/100 = 1.44

Step 2: Equate and solve for x:

1.44 = (1 + x/100)²

Step 3: Take the square root of both sides:

√1.44 = 1 + x/100

1.2 = 1 + x/100

Step 4: Solve for x:

1.2 - 1 = x/100

0.2 = x/100

x = 0.2 × 100

x = 20

∴ The value of x is 20%.

Given:

Profit at selling price = 39%

If sold for Rs. 1565 less, profit = 29%

Formula Used:

Selling Price (SP) = Cost Price (CP) × (1 + Profit %/100)

Calculation:

Let the Cost Price (CP) be Rs. x.

Selling Price at 39% profit = 1.39x

Selling Price at 29% profit = 1.29x

Given, 1.39x - 1565 = 1.29x

⇒ 0.10x = 1565

⇒ x = 1565 / 0.10

⇒ x = 15650

To gain 27% profit, the selling price should be:

Selling Price at 27% profit = 15650 × 1.27

Selling Price at 27% profit = 19875.5

The value he should sell it for to gain 27% is Rs. 19,875.5.

Given:

Pankaj is 40% less efficient than Rahul.

Rahul can make a computer in 16 days.

Formula Used:

Time taken by Pankaj = Time taken by Rahul × (1 + Efficiency reduction factor)

Calculation:

Efficiency reduction factor = 40% = 0.40

Efficiency of Rahul = 100%

Efficiency of Pankaj = 100% - 40% = 60% = 0.60

Time taken by Rahul = 16 days

Let T_Pankaj be the time taken by Pankaj.

Since Pankaj is 60% as efficient as Rahul, he will take more time to complete the same task.

Time taken by Pankaj is given by:

$T_{Pankaj} = \frac{T_{Rahul}}{Efficiency_{Pankaj}}$

⇒ 16/0.60 

⇒1600/60

⇒ 80/3

The time taken by Pankaj to make the same computer is 80/3 days.

Given:

Listed price of the dining table = Rs. 1500

First discount = 18%

Second discount = 15%

Formula Used:

Successive Discount Formula: Net Price = Original Price × (1 - First Discount) × (1 - Second Discount)

Calculation:

Original Price = Rs. 1500

First Discount = 18% = 0.18

Second Discount = 15% = 0.15

Net Price = 1500 × (1 - 0.18) × (1 - 0.15)

Net Price = 1500 × 0.82 × 0.85

Net Price = 1500 × 0.697

Net Price = 1045.5

The cost price of the dining table for the retailer is Rs. 1045.5.

Given:

Speed of Ramesh when he is late = 16 km/hr.

Speed of Ramesh when he is early = 20 km/hr.

Ramesh is 4 minutes late at 16 km/hr.

Ramesh is 12 minutes early at 20 km/hr.

Formula Used:

Distance = Speed × Time

Calculation:

Let the scheduled time to reach school be t hours.

At 16 km/hr, Ramesh takes t + (4)/(60) hours.

At 20 km/hr, Ramesh takes t - (12)/(60) hours.

Distance covered at 16 km/hr:

16 × (t + (4)/(60))

Distance covered at 20 km/hr:

20 × (t - (12)/(60))

Since the distances are the same:

16 × (t + (4)/(60)) = 20 × (t - (12)/(60))

Simplify the equation:

⇒ 16t + (64)/(60) = 20t - (240)/(60)

⇒ 16t + (16)/(15) = 20t - 4

Combine like terms:

⇒ 16t + (16)/(15) + 4 = 20t

⇒ 16t + (76)/(15) = 20t

Subtract 16t from both sides:

⇒ (76)/(15) = 4t

Solve for t:

⇒ t = (76)/(15 × 4)

⇒ t = (76)/(60)

⇒ t = (19)/(15) hours

Distance to school:

Distance = 16 × (t + (4)/(60))

Substitute t:

⇒ Distance = 16 × ((19)/(15) + (1)/(15))

⇒ Distance = 16 × (20)/(15)

⇒ Distance = 16 × (4)/(3)

⇒ Distance = (64)/(3) km

The distance of his school from his house is (64)/(3) km.

Given:

Cost price (CP) = Rs. 2500

Loss percentage = 24%

Formula Used:

Loss = (Loss percentage × CP) / 100

Selling Price (SP) = CP - Loss

Calculation:

Loss = (24 × 2500) / 100

⇒ Loss = 600

Selling Price (SP) = 2500 - 600

⇒ SP = 1900

The selling price of the article is Rs. 1900.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The word "stuck" is the correct past tense of "stick" when used in this context. (अटका)
• Example: He stuck out his hand to greet the new employee.
• In the context, "So, I stuck out my 10 thousand dollars and I said, 'If I didn't get it, I'd start a bank by myself.'" means that the speaker confidently showed or offered the money.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'stuck'.

Complete Sentence: So, I stuck out my 10 thousand dollars and I said, 'If I didn't get it, I'd start a bank by myself.'

Additional Information

• Stucked (Not a standard word, incorrect usage in any context)
• Stick (चिपकाना/लाठी): Present tense of "stick," not appropriate in past tense context.
• Sticked (Not a standard word, incorrect usage in any context)

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The word "as" is used to indicate the role or capacity of something in a specific state or situation. (जैसे कि)
• Example: As a teacher, she was very kind to her students.
• In the context, "As a child, he was tender and warm-hearted" means that during his childhood, he exhibited these qualities.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'As'.

Complete Sentence: As a child, he was tender and warm-hearted.

Additional Information

• So (इसलिए): Used to show the result or consequence.
• Example: It was raining, so we stayed indoors.
• Be (होना): Base form of "to be," does not fit grammatically in the blank.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect verb form "drinks" which does not agree with the plural subject "They."
• In English, the verb must agree with the subject in number; here, the correct form should be "drink."
• Therefore, the correct phrase should be "They often drink wine with their meals," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "They often drink wine with their meals."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "often drunk" – This is incorrect as "drunk" is the past participle and does not fit the context.
• Option 2: "often drunken" – This is incorrect as "drunken" is an adjective and does not fit the context.
• Option 4: "No improvement" – This would be the correct option if the original sentence were correct, but it contains a grammatical error.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the superlative "thinnest" without a comparison context.
• The correct phrase should be "thin wide mottled lips" to maintain proper grammatical structure.
• Thus, the error is located in Option 2 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "He had glittering eyes - small, keen, and black - and thin wide mottled lips."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "He had glittering eyes," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 3: "No error" – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in Option 2.
• Option 4: "- small, keen, and black -" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The verb "missed" is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence.
• The other options (kicked, blanked, loosed) do not fit the context of the sentence.
• The sentence implies that the speaker lost an opportunity because of someone, making "missed" the correct word to use.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "I missed such an incredible opportunity because of you."

 

Additional Information

• Kicked: This word does not fit the context of the sentence as it usually implies a physical action or an idiomatic expression.
• Blanked: This word typically means to forget or fail to remember, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
• Loosed: This word means to set free or release, which does not fit the context of the sentence.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect spelling of the words "irresistibel" and "alure."
• The correct spelling should be "irresistible" and "allure."
• The correct phrase should be "held an irresistible allure, drawing book lovers from," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in Option 1 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "The mysterious aura of the old bookstore held an irresistible allure, drawing book lovers from far and wide to explore its hidden literary treasures."

 

Additional Information

• Option 3: "The mysterious aura of the old bookstore," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 2: "far and wide to explore its hidden literary treasures." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• No error – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in option 1.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The word "Disputable" means something that is open to question or debate; not certain. (विवादास्पद)
• Example: The theory he presented was highly disputable and many scientists criticized it.
• "Indisputable" refers to something that cannot be challenged or denied; certain. (अखंडनीय)
• Example: The evidence provided by the prosecution was indisputable and led to a quick verdict.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Disputable' is 'Indisputable'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Dubious (संदिग्ध): Hesitating or doubting.
• Example: The claim made by the salesman was dubious and hard to believe.
• Negotiable (परिवर्तनीय ): Open to discussion or modification.
• Example: The terms of the contract are negotiable and can be adjusted based on your needs.
• Salubrious (स्वास्थ्यकर): Health-giving; healthy.
• Example: They moved to a more salubrious climate for the sake of their health.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The sentence as given is already correct and does not require any changes.
• The phrase "than she had been when" is grammatically correct and appropriately conveys the intended meaning.
• None of the other options provide a grammatically correct or meaningful alternative.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "She was even more dreadfully fond of Estella than she had been when I last saw them together."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "then she have been when" – This option is grammatically incorrect as "then" should be "than" and "have" should be "had".
• Option 3: "than she has been when" – This option is grammatically incorrect as "has been" does not fit the past perfect tense required here.
• Option 4: "than she has been where" – This option is grammatically incorrect and does not make sense contextually.
• No correction required – This is the correct option as the original sentence is grammatically correct.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "enigmatic" means something that is mysterious and difficult to understand. (रहस्यमय)
• Example: The Mona Lisa's smile is enigmatic, leaving many viewers wondering about its true meaning.
• "Obvious" refers to something that is easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent. (स्पष्ट)
• Example: It was obvious that he was lying because he couldn't maintain eye contact.

Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'enigmatic' is 'obvious'.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Puzzling (उलझन): Causing confusion or perplexity.
• Example: The directions were so puzzling that we got lost several times.
• Pretentious (दिखावटी): Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.
• Example: His pretentious attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
• Stumping (चकरा देने वाला): Causing one to be unable to answer a question or solve a problem.
• Example: The tricky riddle stumped even the brightest students in the class.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect use of the verb "has" instead of "have".
• Since the subject is "My partner and I", which is a compound subject, it requires the plural verb "have".
• The correct phrase should be "have become increasingly", ensuring grammatical correctness.
• Thus, the error is located in Option 2 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "My partner and I have become increasingly alienated from each other."

 

Additional Information

• 1) No error – This option would be correct if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in Option 2.
• 3) My partner and I – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• 4) alienated from each other. – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The phrase "dance to the tunes" means to always do what someone tells you to do, often without question. (किसी के अनुसार चलना)
• Example: John always dances to the tunes of his boss, never questioning any orders.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 1: Till the cows come home (बहुत लंबे समय तक): Refers to something that will take a very long time or forever.
• Example: He can talk about cricket till the cows come home.
• Option 2: Hands are tied (हाथ बंधे होना): Means being unable to act due to some restrictions or limitations.
• Example: I would love to help you, but my hands are tied due to the company policy.
• Option 4: Make it big (बड़ी सफलता पाना): Means to achieve great success.
• Example: She moved to the city hoping to make it big in the fashion industry.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "Villain" means a character in a story, movie, or play whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot. (खलनायक)
• Example: The villain in the movie plotted to take over the world, but the hero thwarted his plans.
• "Antagonist" refers to a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary. (विरोधी)
• Example: In the story, the protagonist faces many challenges posed by the antagonist.
• Hence, we can infer that the word for 'Villain' is 'Antagonist'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Famous (प्रसिद्ध): Known about by many people.
• Example: She is a famous actress who has starred in many blockbuster films.
• Master (मास्टर): A person who has complete control of something or someone.
• Example: He is a master of martial arts and has won many championships.
• Clear (स्पष्ट): Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
• Example: The instructions were clear and easy to follow.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The word "still" is used to indicate that something is continuing to happen or is true at a particular time despite other events. (अब भी)
• Example: Despite the challenges, there were still opportunities to be explored.
• In the context, "There will still be handsome profits to be made" means that profits will continue to be available.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'still'.

Complete Sentence: There will still be handsome profits to be made.

Additional Information

• Until (तक): Used to specify a point in time until which something continues.
• Example: We waited until he arrived.
• Yet (अभी तक): Used to indicate something that has not happened by a particular time.
• Example: She has not finished her work yet.
• Unto (तक/की ओर, archaic form): An old-fashioned preposition not commonly used in modern English context for this sentence structure.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The idiom "Off the Beaten Track" means something that is not known or popular with many people, often referring to a location or activity. (अज्ञात या प्रसिद्ध नहीं)
• Example: We decided to go off the beaten track and discovered a beautiful, secluded beach.
• "Little-known" refers to something that is not widely known or recognized. (अल्पज्ञात)
• Example: The little-known village is a hidden gem in the mountains.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Contagious (संक्रामक): Able to be passed easily from one person to another.
• Example: The flu is highly contagious and can spread quickly in crowded places.
• On a Strict budget (कठोर बजट पर): To have very limited financial resources.
• Example: They are on a strict budget, so they have to be careful with their spending.
• Adventurous (साहसी): Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
• Example: She is very adventurous and loves to try new extreme sports.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The word "lawsuits" means a claim or dispute brought to a court of law for adjudication. (मुकदमे)
• Example: The company faced several lawsuits over its product safety standards.
• "Integrity" refers to the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. (अखंडता)
• Example: Her integrity and dedication to the job were never in question.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 1: lawsuts (मुकदमे): This is a spelling error. The correct word should be "lawsuits".
• Example: The company faced several lawsuits over its product safety standards.
• Option 2: intigrity (अखंडता): This is a spelling error. The correct word should be "integrity".
• Example: Her integrity and dedication to the job were never in question.
• Option 3: beleve (विश्वास): This is a spelling error. The correct word should be "believe".
• Example: I believe that honesty is the best policy.

Question 1: Select the sentence with no spelling errors.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The word "generate" means to produce or create something, especially energy or electricity. (उत्पन्न करना)
• Example: Wind turbines generate electricity by harnessing the power of the wind.
• In the context, "Coal and natural gas-fired power plants generate electricity" means these plants produce or create electricity.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'generate'.

Complete Sentence: Coal and natural gas-fired power plants generate electricity.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Curtail (संक्षिप्त करना): To reduce in extent or quantity.
• Example: The government decided to curtail public spending.
• Prompt (प्रेरित करना): To cause or bring about (an action or feeling).
• Example: The teacher's question prompted a thoughtful response from the student.
• Impede (बाधा डालना): To delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them.
• Example: Heavy traffic can impede the progress of emergency vehicles.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The word "used" means employed for a purpose. (उपयोग किया गया)
• Example: This tool is used for cutting metal.
• In the context, "Oil-based products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation fuel provide most of the energy used in transportation" means that these products are utilized for transportation purposes.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'used'.

Complete Sentence: Coal and natural gas-fired power plants generate electricity. Oil-based products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation fuel provide most of the energy used in transportation. 

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• Useless (बेकार): Not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome.
• Example: This old computer is useless for modern software applications.
• Until (तक): Up to the point in time or the event mentioned.
• Example: We waited until the rain stopped.
• Is using (प्रयोग कर रहा है): Denotes an ongoing action of utilizing something in the present.
• Example: She is using her phone to browse the internet.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The word "produce" means to create or bring forth something, especially in the context of generating energy or power. (उत्पादित करना)
• Example: Factories produce goods for consumers.
• In the context, "The industry also uses fossil fuels to produce power and heat needed by industrial processes" means that the industry uses fossil fuels to create the power and heat necessary for its operations.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'produce'.

Complete Sentence: Coal and natural gas-fired power plants generate electricity. Oil-based products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation fuel provide most of the energy used in transportation. The industry also uses fossil fuels to produce power and heat needed by industrial processes.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Probate (संपत्ति की वसीयत की जांच और प्रमाणन): The official proving of a will.
• Example: The probate process ensures that the deceased's assets are distributed according to their will.
• Permit (अनुमति देना): To allow something to happen, give authorization.
• Example: The authorities permit fishing in this area only during certain months.
• Peruse (ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ना): To read or examine something with great care.
• Example: Please peruse the document before signing.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The word "commercial" refers to activities related to business or commerce. (आर्थिक वाणिज्यिक)
• Example: The commercial district is filled with offices and shops.
• In the context, "Residential and commercial buildings use electricity for air-conditioning and lighting and oil and natural gas for heating" means that both homes and business buildings consume these energy resources.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'commercial'.

Complete Sentence: "Coal and natural gas-fired power plants generate electricity. Oil-based products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation fuel provide most of the energy used in transportation. The industry also uses fossil fuels to produce power and heat needed by industrial processes. Residential and commercial buildings use electricity for air-conditioning and lighting and oil and........."

Additional Information

• Privately (निजी तौर पर): In a private manner; not publicly.
• Example: She spoke to me privately about her concerns.
• Demarcate (सीमांकन करना): To set the boundaries or limits of something.
• Example: The farm was demarcated by a wooden fence.
• Natural (प्राकृतिक): Existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.
• Example: Natural resources like forests and water are essential for life.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The word "for" indicates the purpose of something. (के लिए)
• Example: He is looking for his keys.
• In the context, "Residential and commercial buildings use electricity for air-conditioning and lighting and oil and natural gas for heating" means that these buildings use oil and natural gas with the purpose of heating.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'for'.

Complete Sentence: Coal and natural gas-fired power plants generate electricity. Oil-based products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation fuel provide most of the energy used in transportation. The industry also uses fossil fuels to produce power and heat needed by industrial processes. Residential and commercial buildings use electricity for air-conditioning and lighting and oil and natural gas for heating.

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• In (में): Indicates the location or position within something.
• Example: The book is in the bag.
• Of (का): Indicates belonging or relating to something.
• Example: The leg of the table is broken.
• To (तक): Used to indicate direction or movement toward a place, thing, or part.
• Example: I am going to the market.

पूजा पाठ से संबंधित कार्य को (नेम) नियम से करना चाहिए।

Key Points

• तत्सम शब्द- संस्कृत भाषा के कुछ शब्द ऐसे होते हैं, जो हिंदी में भी बिना परिवर्तन के प्रयुक्त होते हैं। उन शब्दों को तत्सम शब्द कहते हैं। 
• उदाहरण- आलस्य, कर्पूर, क्षेत्र, गोमय इत्यादि।
• तद्भव शब्द- जो समय और परिस्थिति की वजह से तत्सम शब्दों में परिर्वतन होने से जो शब्द उत्पन्न हुए हैं, उन्हें तद्भव शब्द कहते हैं।
• उदाहरण- आलस, कपूर, खेत, गोबर इत्यादि।
• अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Informationतद्भव-तत्सम के अन्य उदाहरण-

किसी पर देश से युवा सबसे बड़ी उम्मीद है, वाक्यांश में मात्राओं से संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ हैं। 

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वाक्य - प्रदूषण और ग्लोबल वार्मिंग से युक्त वातावरण में सकारात्मक बदलावों को लाने के लिए विद्यार्थियों के रूप में  किसी पर देश से युवा सबसे बड़ी उम्मीद है।
• शुद्ध वाक्य - प्रदूषण और ग्लोबल वार्मिंग से युक्त वातावरण में सकारात्मक बदलावों को लाने के लिए विद्यार्थियों के रूप में सभी के लिए देश के युवा सबसे बड़ी उम्मीद है।

Additional Information वचन व कारक संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ - 

मंगल (शुभ) काम करने में देरी कैसी।

Key Points

• मंगल के अन्य पर्यायवचाी - अच्छा, भला, उत्तम, सुखप्रद, कल्याणकारी, मंगलप्रद, सुंदर, लावण्ययुक्त।
• पर्यायवाची शब्द- एक ही अर्थ में प्रयुक्त होने वाले शब्द जो बनावट में भले ही अलग हों, पर्यायवाची या समानार्थी शब्द कहलाते हैं।
• उदाहरण-
• अंबक- आँख, अक्ष, अक्षि, चक्षु, चश्म, दीदा, दृग आदि।
• मरीचि- किरण, ज्योति, प्रभा, रश्मि, दीप्ति आदि।
• अन्य विकल्प -

1. उजला के पर्यायवाची - आलोक, प्रकाश, तेज, विभा, रोशनी, प्रभा, दीप्त, रौशनी आदि।
2. ज्ञान के पर्यायवाची - बोध, इल्म, जानकारी आदि।
3. महाराजा के पर्यायवाची - सुलतान, शहंशाह, राजाधिराज, बादशाह आदि।

Additional Informationपर्यायवाची के अन्य उदाहरण-

विद्वान का विलोम शब्द होता है - मूर्ख।

Key Points

• विद्वान का अर्थ होता है - शिक्षित व्यक्ति।
• मुर्ख का अर्थ होता है - अज्ञानी।
• विलोम शब्द की परिभाषा:- जब कोई एक शब्द किसी दूसरे शब्द का उल्टा या विपरीत अर्थ व्यक्त करे तो उसे विलोम शब्द कहा जाता है।
• साधारण शब्दों में कहें तो जिन शब्दों से किसी दूसरे शब्द का उल्टा शब्द बनें उन्हें विरुद्धार्थी शब्द या विपरीतार्थक शब्द कहते है।
• विलोम शब्द संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया आदि से मिलकर बनते है।
• लेकिन ध्यान देने योग्य बात यह है कि संज्ञा का विलोम संज्ञा, सर्वनाम का विलोम सर्वनाम तथा क्रिया का विलोम क्रिया से बनता है।
• जैसे:- इष्ट - अनिष्ट, ईश्वर - अनीश्वर, उग्र - सौम्य आदि।
• अन्य विकल्प -
• मर्मज्ञ का अर्थ - रहस्य को जाननेवाला।
• महात्मा का अर्थ - महान आत्मा वाला।
• परम का अर्थ - मुख्य, प्रधान।

Additional Information विलोम शब्द के अन्य उदाहरण:-

खेती का आधुनिकीकरण जरूरी है, सही शब्दों वाले विकल्प है।

Key Points

• आधुनिकीकरण का अर्थ होता है, किसी चीज को आधुनिक बनने की क्रिया।
• इसलिए आधुनिकीकरण के साथ करना, करने, करनी आदि शब्दों का प्रयोग करना उचित नहीं होगा।
• अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

वह सूचना जो सरकार की तरफ से जारी हो - अधिसूचना।

Key Points

• वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द- जब किसी वाक्य को कम से कम शब्दों में प्रकट किया जाता है,
• और वह शब्द वाक्यांश के अर्थ को पूरी तरह सिद्ध करता हो तो उसे वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द कहते हैं।
• अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Informationवाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द के अन्य उदाहरण-

हो गया हो, इसके अभाव को हमारे  वाक्यांश में मात्राओं से संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ हैं।

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वाक्य - मोबाइल फ़ोन हमारे जीवन का अभिन्न अंग हो गया हो, इसके अभाव को हमारे अनेक महत्वपूर्ण काम रुक जाते हैं।
• शुद्ध वाक्य - मोबाइल फ़ोन हमारे जीवन का अभिन्न अंग हो गया है, इसके अभाव से हमारे अनेक महत्वपूर्ण काम रुक जाते हैं।
• नोट - उत्तर कुंजी में दिए गए प्रश्न में अनेकों दिया गया था, जोकि गलत है इसलिए उसमें सुधार करके अनेक कर दिया गया है।

Additional Informationमात्रा व शब्द पुनरावृत्ति संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ - 

नम्र (सौम्य) व्यवहार ही मनुष्य को आगे लेकर जाता है।

Key Points

• पर्यायवाची शब्द:- पर्यायवाची शब्द वे शब्द होते हैं जो भिन्न-भिन्न होते हैं परंतु उनका अर्थ एक समान होता है।
• ये शब्द समान धारणा, भावना, वस्तु, या प्रक्रिया को व्यक्त करते हैं लेकिन उनके शब्दरूप में विविधता हो सकती है।
• पर्यायवाची शब्दों का प्रयोग हमारी भाषा को और अधिक समृद्ध और विविधतापूर्ण बनाता है।
• जैसे:- 1.आग- अनल, पावक, दहन    2. हवा- समीर, अनिल, वायु।
• अन्य विकल्प -

1. अर्चना का अर्थ -  पूजा, वंदना आदि।
2. व्यक्त का अर्थ - प्रकट किया गया आदि।
3. सुरभि का अर्थ - सुगंधित, खुशबूदार आदि।

• नोट - विकल्प 4 में आयोग द्वारा झुरभि दिया गया था, क्योंकि इस शब्द का कोई अर्थ नहीं होता इसलिए इसको सुरभि कर दिया गया है।

Additional Information अन्य पर्यायवाची शब्द के उदाहरण:-

मेरे को यह, भाग में त्रुटि है।

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वाक्य - चाहे तुम अब कुछ भी कहो पर मेरे को यह काम नहीं करना।
• शुद्ध वाक्य - चाहे तुम अब कुछ भी कहो पर मुझे यह काम नहीं करना।
• वाक्य में सर्वनाम संबंधित त्रुटि।

Additional Information

• वाक्यों में अनेक प्रकार की अशुद्धियाँ होती हैं।
• जैसे –

1. वर्तनी संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
2. शब्द-अर्थ प्रयोग की अशुद्धियाँ
3. लिंग संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
4. वचन संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
5. पदक्रम संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
6. पुनरावृत्ति की अशुद्धियाँ
7. विरामचिह्न संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
8. संज्ञा संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
9. सर्वनाम संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
10. विशेषण संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
11. विशेषण संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
12. क्रिया संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
13. क्रियाविशेषण संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
14. कारक संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ

उच्चारण शुद्ध रखना भाषा की पहली आवश्यकता है, सही शब्दों वाले विकल्प है।

Key Points

• उच्चारण वाक्य के लिए शुद्ध शब्द है।
• अन्य विकल्पों में शुद्ध शब्द नहीं दिए गए है।
• वर्तनी की परिभाषा:- लिखने की रीति को वर्तनी कहते हैं।
• वर्तनी शब्द का अर्थ उच्चारित होने वाले शब्द के लेखन  में प्रयोग होने वाले लिपि चिह्नों के व्यवस्थित रूप को वर्तनी कहा जाता है।
• हिन्दी में जो बोला जाता है वही लिखा जाता है, यदि उच्चारण अशुद्ध होगा तो वर्तनी भी अशुद्ध होगी।
• जैसे:- अशुद्ध:- सेनिक,  शुद्ध:- सैनिक आदि।

Additional Information वर्तनी के कुछ अन्य उदाहरण:-