SSC GD Constable (2024) Official Paper (Held On: 05 Mar, 2024 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

The logic followed here is:

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

Decoding symbols:

Given: P × Q ÷ H + D - B + M

P × Q → P is the brother of Q.

Q ÷ H → Q is the wife of H.

H + D → H is the father of D.

D - B → D is the sister of B.

B + M → B is the father of M.

Thus, B is P's nephew or sister's son.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3"

The logic followed here is:

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

1. The element is rotating clockwise and shifting to right adjacent side back and forth.

Thus, final series is:

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

RE : WJ

So, checking each option one by one:

Option 1) VI : RF

Option 2) QD : VI

Option 3) MZ : IT

Option 4) RE : NB

Thus, out of all the options, 'QD : VI' follows the same logic as given.

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

Given: Eight athletes Sunil, Abhishek, Mohit, Cheenu, Rahul, Tanu, Koyal and Ankit are sitting around a circular table facing opposite to the centre.

1) Tanu is third to the right of Cheenu.

2) Tanu is second to the left of Sunil.

3) Abhishek is second to the left of Cheenu.

4) Mohit is second to the right of Sunil.

5. Koyal is third to the left of Rahul.

After positioning Mohit, Koyal and Rhaul only one position is left which will be occupied by the only athlete left i.e Ankit.

Thus, according to the final arrangement Ankit is sitting second to the right of Cheenu.

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

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

Conclusions:

I. Some Z are not Y → Does not follow (As all Y are Z. So it is possible but not definite.)

II. Some Z are T → Follow (As some T are Y and all Y are Z. As some part of T is common with Y which whole comes in Z, therefore it is true.)

∴ Here, Only conclusion II follows.

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

Given: Five friends P, B, C, G and H are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre.

1) H is sitting to the immediate right of C.

2) B sitting third to the left of H.

3) P is not an immediate neighbour of C.

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

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

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

‘HOTELS' is coded as 'INUDMR'

Similarly,

'INVEST' is coded as

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

‘SOLD' is coded as 'OJHY'

Similarly,

'TEST' is coded as

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Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is :-

From the given two different cubes the adjacent sides are as shown below :

As 1 is common on both the dices, it is clear that 6, 3, 4, and 5 are adjacent to it, and the remaining i.e. 2 will be opposite to it.

Opposite pairs:

3 → 5

6 → 4

1 → 2

So, the opposite side of "6" will be side "4".

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

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Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Popular tourist taglines associated with places.

Here,

KASHMIR : PARADISE ON EARTH  → Kashmir is popularly known as Paradise on Earth.

Similarly,

KULLU : VALLEY OF GODS  → Kullu is popularly known as Valley of Gods.

Therefore,

DARJEELING : CITY OF HILLS  → Darjeeling is popularly known as City of Hills.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The figure which will look like the paper when unfolded is shown below:

Thus, option Figure 4 will look like the paper when unfolded.

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

Given: 20 - 5 × 2 + 10 ÷ 4 = 14

According to the question, after interchanging the numbers:

Option 1) 10 and 5

20 - 5 × 2 + 10 ÷ 4 = 14 ⇒ 20 - 10 × 2 + 5 ÷ 4 = 14

⇒ 20 - 10 × 2 + 5 ÷ 4 = 14

⇒ 20 - 10 × 2 + 1.25 = 14

⇒ 20 + 1.25 - 20 = 14

⇒ 21.25 - 20 = 14

⇒ 1.25 ≠ 14 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option  2) 4 and 2

20 - 5 × 2 + 10 ÷ 4 = 14 ⇒ 20 - 5 × 4 + 10 ÷ 2 = 14

⇒ 20 - 5 × 4 + 10 ÷ 2 = 14

⇒ 20 - 5 × 4 + 5 = 14

⇒ 20 + 5 - 20 = 14

⇒ 25 - 20 = 14

⇒ 5 ≠ 14 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option  3) 20 and 14

20 - 5 × 2 + 10 ÷ 4 = 14 ⇒ 14 - 5 × 2 + 10 ÷ 4 = 20

⇒ 14 - 5 × 2 + 10 ÷ 4 = 20

⇒ 14 - 5 × 2 + 2.5 = 20

⇒ 17 + 2.5 - 15 = 20

⇒ 19.5 - 15 = 20

⇒ 4.5 ≠ 20 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option  4) 4 and 5

20 - 5 × 2 + 10 ÷ 4 = 14 ⇒ 20 - 4 × 2 + 10 ÷ 5 = 14

⇒ 20 - 4 × 2 + 10 ÷ 5 = 14

⇒ 20 - 4 × 2 + 2 = 14

⇒ 20 + 2 - 8 = 14

⇒ 22 - 8 = 14

⇒ 14 = 14 (LHS = RHS)

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

The correct Dictionary order is:

5. Contempt
6. Contend
7. Content
8. Contest
9. Context

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

1. The number of the sides are decreasing in the given figure.

Thus, final series is:

 

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

Given: 7 - 8 × 0 + 9 = 2

According to the question, after interchanging the numbers:

Option 1) 2 and 0

7 - 8 × 0 + 9 = 2 ⇒ 7 - 8 × 2 + 9 = 0

⇒ 7 - 8 × 2 + 9 = 0

⇒ 7 + 9 - 16 = 0

⇒ 16 - 16 = 0

⇒ 0 = 0 (LHS = RHS)

Option  2) 8 and 9

7 - 8 × 0 + 9 = 2 ⇒ 7 - 9 × 0 + 8 = 2

⇒ 7 - 9 × 0 + 8 = 2

⇒ 7 + 8 - 0 = 2

⇒ 15 - 0 = 2

⇒ 15 ≠ 2 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option  3) 8 and 7

7 - 8 × 0 + 9 = 2​ ⇒ 8 - 7 × 0 + 9 = 2

⇒ 8 - 7 × 0 + 9 = 2

⇒ 8 + 9 - 0 = 2

⇒ 17 - 0 = 2

⇒ 17 ≠ 2 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option  4) 7 and 2

7 - 8 × 0 + 9 = 2​ ⇒ 2 - 8 × 0 + 9 = 7

⇒ 2 - 8 × 0 + 9 = 7

⇒ 2 + 9 - 0 = 7

⇒ 11 - 0 = 7

⇒ 11 ≠ 7 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

The correct answer is Maharashtra.

Key Points

• Maharashtra’s total of 228 medals, including 80 gold, helped them secure the Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy.
• Maharashtra last topped the National Games medals table back in 1994.
• Maharashtra topped the National Games 2023.
• Maharashtra won with 228 medals -  80 gold, 69 silver and 79 bronze.
• The National Games 2023, India's own multi-sport event inspired by the Olympics.

 Additional Information

• Maharashtra was formed in 1960 when the Marathi and Gujarati linguistic areas of the former Bombay state were separated.
• Bombay (Mumbai) city is the capital of the state.
• The modern state of Maharashtra is bordered by the
• Arabian Sea to the West,
• Gujrat and the Union Territory of Dadara Nagar haveli to the North West,
• Madhya Pradesh to the North & North East,
• Chhattisgarh to the East,
• Karnataka to the South,
• Andhra Pradesh to the South East and
• Goa to the South West.
• Predominantly consisting of two major relief divisions, namely the Deccan Tableland and Konkan (coastal) strip.
• The Gateway to India - that’s Maharashtra with Mumbai- is one of the finest ports of the world.

The correct answer is constitutional body.

Key Points

• Election Commission of India: 
• The Election Commission of India is a permanent and autonomous body constituted by the Indian Constitution to ensure free and fair elections.
• On January 25, 1950, the Election Commission of India was constituted in accordance with the Constitution.
• According to the Indian Constitution, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is a Autonomous (self-governing) constitutional body that regulates the election process in India.
• The Constitution of India (Article 324) has vested in the Election Commission of India the superintendence, direction, and control of the entire process for conduct of elections to Parliament and Legislature of every State and the offices of President and Vice-President of India.
• Initially, there was only one Chief Election Commissioner on the board. There are currently two Election Commissioners and a Chief Election Commissioner.

 Additional Information

Appointment & Tenure of Commissioners: 

• The Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners are appointed by the President.
• They serve for six years or until they reach the age of 65, whichever comes first.
• They have the same rank as Judges of the Supreme Court of India, with the same salary and benefits.
• The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament.

Transaction of Business: 

• The Commission conducts business by routine meetings and the distribution of documents.
• All Election Commissioners have equal say in the decision-making of the Commission.

Advisory Jurisdiction & Quasi-Judicial Functions:

• Advisory jurisdiction In the matter of post-election disqualification of sitting members of Parliament and State Legislatures.
• Commission's decision is binding on the President or, as the case may be, the Governor to whom it is presented.

Quasi-Judicial Functions: 

• A candidate who fails to file an account of his election expenses within the period and in the manner required by law may be disqualified by the Commission.

Judicial Review: 

• The decisions of the Commission can be challenged in the High Court and the Supreme Court of India by appropriate petitions.

The correct answer is Air Marshal Sadhna S Nair.

Key Points

• Indian Air Force:
• Air Force day is celebrated on 8th October every year.
• Indian Air Force was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the British Empire.
• After India gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1947, the name Royal Indian Air Force was kept till 1950 and after that the prefix Royal was removed.
• Since October 8, 1932, the day is celebrated every year as Air Force day

The correct answer is Ca.

Key Points

• In 1866, John Newlands, an English scientist, arranged the then-known elements in the order of increasing atomic masses.
• He started with the element having the lowest atomic mass (hydrogen) and ended at thorium which was the 56th element.
• He found that every eighth element had properties similar to that of the first. He compared this to the octaves found in music.
• Therefore, he called it the ‘Law of Octaves’.
• According to the Newlands Octaves, the properties of Lithium and Sodium were found to be the same.
• The image shows a demonstration of the arrangement made by Newland.​

Additional Information

• There were the following limitations of the Newland's Law of Octaves
• It was found that the Law of Octaves was applicable only up to calcium, as after calcium every eighth element did not possess properties similar to that of the first.
• It was assumed by Newlands that only 56 elements existed in nature and no more elements would be discovered in the future. But, later on, several new elements were discovered, whose properties did not fit into the Law of Octaves.
• After the discovery of the Noble gases, the Law of Octaves became irrelevant. Thus, Newlands’ Law of Octaves worked well with lighter elements only.

The correct answer is no person can be compelled to be a witness against themselves. 

Key Points

Fundamental right:

• The fundamental rights are in Part III of the Indian Constitution
• Articles 12-35 of the Indian Constitution deal with Fundamental Rights.
• Right to Property ceased to be a fundamental right with the 44th Constitution Amendment in 1978.
• Right to Property was made a Constitutional right under Article 300A

Additional Information

There are six Fundamental Rights-

The correct answer is Bank Of Hindustan.

Key Points

• Bank of Hindustan was the first bank established in India.
• The Bank of Hindustan was the first bank to be established in India in 1770.
• The headquarters of the Bank of Hindustan was located in Calcutta.
• It was established at Calcutta under European management.
• The Bank of Hindustan maintained reserves of actual money i.e., coins of Gold and Silver which were known as Rupia.
• The Bank of Hindustan was closed in 1832 due to some commercial crises.
• The Bank of Hindustan faced three major economic crises of the 18th century:
• The Recession of 1819.
• The failure of Palmer and Co., a British agency house.
• The Banking Crisis of 1832.
• The General Bank of India was the second bank established in India in 1786.

 Additional Information

• State Bank of India
• The State Bank of India is formed by the merger or amalgamation of three banks namely 
• Bank of Bengal which was established in the year 1806
• Bank of Bombay incorporated in 1840
• Bank of Madras incorporated in 1843
• In 1921 all these three banks were amalgamated and came to be known as Imperial Bank of India.
• In the year 1955 the Reserve Bank of India acquired the controlling interest over the Imperial Bank of India and nationalized it and renamed it to State Bank of India. This is how the SBI was established.
• Punjab National Bank
• The Name You Can Bank Upon is the tagline for Punjab National Bank.
• It was Founded in 1894 at Lahore, Pakistan.
• CEO- Atul Kumar Goel​
• Its headquarter is in New Delhi.
• "Honours Your Trust" is the tag line for UCO bank.
• "Good People to Bank With " is the tag line for Union Bank.
• Oudh Commercial bank
• Oudh Commercial Bank or Awadh Commercial Bank was an Indian bank established in 1881 in Faizabad.
• It failed in 1958.
• It was the first commercial bank in India having limited liability and an entirely Indian board of directors.
• It was a small bank that had no branches and that served only local needs.
• Before it failed it acquired the Bank of Rohilkund (or Bank of Rohilkhand), which Sir Yusef Ali Khan, Nawab of Rampur (1832–1887), had promoted over the objection of local moneylenders.
• Bank of Rohilkund was established in 1862, just after the acceptance of limited liability for banks.
• Bank of Rohilkund was the first promoted by a princely state; it was a small bank.

The correct answer is 1000.

Key Points

• The sex Ratio is defined as the "number of females per 1000 males in the population".
• Ratios above 1000 indicate an excess of females over males and those below 1000 indicate a deficit of females.
• According to the 2011 Census, out of the 1210.1 million population, 623.7 million are male and 586.4 million are females.
• The sex ratio for the Indian Population according to the 2011 Census is 943.
• The practice of female infanticide in the past and the cognizant feticide at present have resulted in a low sex ratio.
• The lowest sex ratio is in Haryana, with a sex ratio - of 879.
• The highest sex ratio is in Kerala (1084).
• In union territories: Puducherry has the highest sex ratio of 1037 while Daman and Diu have the lowest sex ratio (618).

The correct answer is Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.

Key Points

• Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar
• Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar, a Bengali reformer, actively raised the issues related to women.
• He was an active proponent of the education of girl children as he believed that lack of education was the real cause underlying all their problems.
• With the help of an Englishman named Bethune, he set up many schools devoted especially to girl children.
• He forcefully attacked child marriage and polygamy.
• He was a strong advocate of widow remarriage.
• It was due to his active mobilization of support that the Widows’ Remarriage Act was passed in 1856 legalizing all widow remarriages.
• His graduation college, Sanskrit College, Calcutta gave him the title; Vidyasagar”, due to his excellent performance in Sanskrit studies and philosophy.
• He arranged many such remarriages.
• He set a personal example when his son Narayan also married a widow.
• Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a person of wide knowledge or learning from Bengal India and a key figure of the Bengal Renaissance.
• He was an academic educator, philosopher, publisher, entrepreneur, philanthropist, writer, translator, printer, and reformer.
• He simplified and modernized Bengali prose. Hence considered the "Father of Bengali prose".
• Also rationalized and simplified the Bengali alphabet and type, which had remained unchanged since Charles Wilkins and Panchanan Karmakar had cut the first (wooden) Bengali type in 1780.
• His graduation college, Sanskrit College, Calcutta gave him the title “Vidyasagar”, due to his excellent performance in Sanskrit studies and philosophy.

 Additional Information

• Swami Vivekananda
• Swami Vivekananda was born on 12th January 1863.
• His birthday is celebrated as national youth day in India.
• Narendranath Datta is the original name of Swami Vivekananda.
• He is considered the patriotic saint of India.
• "Go back to Gita" is a famous slogan raised by Swami Vivekananda.
• He attended the parliament of religions held in Chicago on 11th September 1893.
• He died on 4th July 1902 at the age of 39.
• Dayananda Saraswati
• Born on 12th February 1824, Dayananda Saraswati was a significant Indian thinker, social reformer, and founder of the Arya Samaj movement, which aimed at reforming Vedic dharma.
• He was also known as Mulshankar.
• In 1876, he was a pioneer in advocating for Swaraj (self-rule), promoting the idea that India should be governed by Indians, a sentiment that would later be echoed by other leaders like Lokmanya Tilak.
• Dayananda Saraswati emphasized the principles of Karma (action) and Reincarnation (the cycle of birth and rebirth) in his teachings.
• He was also a proponent of equal rights for women, working towards their upliftment and advocating for their education and equal status in society.
• In 1883, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II of Jodhpur invited him to the palace, expressing a desire to become his disciple and learn from his teachings.
• Dayananda Saraswati demonstrated his scholarly prowess in a debate held in Varanasi in 1869, where he emerged victorious against a gathering of 27 scholars and 12 expert pandits, with an audience of over 50,000 people.
• Throughout his lifetime, he authored more than 60 works, including a significant 16-volume explanation of the six Vedangas, which are auxiliary disciplines associated with the study and understanding of the Vedas.
• He also began but did not complete a commentary on the Ashtadhyayi, an ancient Sanskrit treatise on grammar written by Panini, showcasing his deep engagement with classical Sanskrit texts and his scholarly contributions to understanding and interpreting them.
• Bhagat Singh:
• He was born in September 1907.
• Associations he was associated with:
• In 1924 in Kanpur, he became a member of the Hindustan Republican Association, started by Sachindranath Sanyal a year earlier.
• In 1925, Bhagat Singh returned to Lahore and within the next year he and his colleagues started a militant youth organisation called the Naujawan Bharat Sabha.
• In 1928, he was associated with the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) along with Sukhdev, Chandrashekhar Azad and others.
• Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev also organized the Lahore Students Union for open, legal work among the students.
• Revolutionary activities he was involved in:
• Lahore Conspiracy case.
• 1929 Central Assembly Bombing Case.
• Bhagat Singh Execution:
• Bhagat Singh was arrested and charged in the Saunders murder case, along with Rajguru, Sukhdev and others.
• The trio was ordered to be hanged on 24 March 1931 but the sentence was carried out a day earlier at the Lahore Jail.
• 23rd March is observed as ‘Martyrs’ Day’ or ‘Shaheed Diwas’ or ‘Sarvodaya Day’ in honour of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev.

The correct answer is 2.1 percent.

Key Points

• The first Five-Year Plan in India, a crucial strategy for economic development, concluded in March 1956.
• It Initiated in 1951, these plans form the core of India's economic policy, aiming to use the country's resources more effectively.
• The end of the first Plan in March 1956 marked a significant milestone in India's journey towards planned economic development, focusing on agricultural growth & improvement of living standards.

 Additional Information

• India had a total of 12 Five-Year Plans spanning from 1951 to 2017. Here's a brief overview of each:
• First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956):
• Emphasis on agriculture, with a focus on irrigation and power projects.
• Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961):
• Shift towards industrialization, with the development of heavy industries like steel and mining.
• Third Five-Year Plan (1961-1966):
• Continued emphasis on industrialization, alongside measures for agricultural development.
• Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974):
• Focus on poverty alleviation, employment generation, and improving agricultural and industrial efficiency.
• Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-1978):
• Aimed at achieving self-reliance and addressing regional imbalances, especially through the Green Revolution.
• Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980-1985):
• Prioritized growth with social justice, targeting sectors like education, health, and rural development.
• Seventh Five-Year Plan (1985-1990):
• Emphasis on modernization and efficiency improvement in industries, infrastructure, and technology.
• Eighth Five-Year Plan (1992-1997):
• Focused on liberalization, privatization, and globalization policies to boost economic growth.
• Ninth Five-Year Plan (1997-2002):
• Aimed at inclusive growth with a focus on human development, poverty alleviation, and infrastructure development.
• Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002-2007):
• Emphasis on faster and more inclusive growth, with a focus on agriculture, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
• Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2007-2012):
• Aimed at achieving inclusive growth with a focus on reducing poverty, improving infrastructure, and boosting rural development.
• Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012-2017):
• Focused on sustainable and inclusive growth, with an emphasis on infrastructure development, skill enhancement, and social welfare programs.

The correct answer is First five-year Plan.

Key Points

• The first Five-Year Plan in India, a crucial strategy for economic development, concluded in March 1956.
• It Initiated in 1951, these plans form the core of India's economic policy, aiming to use the country's resources more effectively.
• The end of the first Plan in March 1956 marked a significant milestone in India's journey towards planned economic development, focusing on agricultural growth & improvement of living standards.

Additional Information

• India had a total of 12 Five-Year Plans spanning from 1951 to 2017. Here's a brief overview of each:
• First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956):
• Emphasis on agriculture, with a focus on irrigation and power projects.
• Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961):
• Shift towards industrialization, with the development of heavy industries like steel and mining.
• Third Five-Year Plan (1961-1966):
• Continued emphasis on industrialization, alongside measures for agricultural development.
• Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974):
• Focus on poverty alleviation, employment generation, and improving agricultural and industrial efficiency.
• Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-1978):
• Aimed at achieving self-reliance and addressing regional imbalances, especially through the Green Revolution.
• Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980-1985):
• Prioritized growth with social justice, targeting sectors like education, health, and rural development.
• Seventh Five-Year Plan (1985-1990):
• Emphasis on modernization and efficiency improvement in industries, infrastructure, and technology.
• Eighth Five-Year Plan (1992-1997):
• Focused on liberalization, privatization, and globalization policies to boost economic growth.
• Ninth Five-Year Plan (1997-2002):
• Aimed at inclusive growth with a focus on human development, poverty alleviation, and infrastructure development.
• Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002-2007):
• Emphasis on faster and more inclusive growth, with a focus on agriculture, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
• Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2007-2012):
• Aimed at achieving inclusive growth with a focus on reducing poverty, improving infrastructure, and boosting rural development.
• Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012-2017):
• Focused on sustainable and inclusive growth, with an emphasis on infrastructure development, skill enhancement, and social welfare programs.

The correct answer is 16.8 percent.

Key Points

• The 15th Census of India and the 7th Census of Independent India-2011 was started on 1st April 2010.
• The slogan of census 2011 was ‘Our Census, Our future’.
• As per census- 2011 total population of India was 1,210,854,977.
• Most populous-Uttar Pradesh.
• Least populous-Sikkim.​

The correct answer is Sonal Mansingh.

Key Points

• Padma Vibhushan is the second highest civilian award of India.
• It is second only to the Bharat Ratna.
• The first recipients of the award (in 1954) were -  
• Satyendra Nath Bose, Nand Lal Bose, Zakir Hussain, Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, and V. K. Krishna Menon.

The correct answer is Rudra Veena.

Key Points

• Ustad Asad Ali Khan was renowned for his mastery of the rudra veena.
• The rudra veena is a traditional Indian string instrument, known for its deep, resonant sound.
• Ustad Asad Ali Khan was one of the last remaining exponents of the Khandar school of dhrupad, which is an ancient genre of Indian classical music.
• His contributions to Indian classical music were significant, and he was celebrated for his dedication to the art form.

Additional Information

• The rudra veena is considered one of the oldest string instruments in India.
• It is traditionally associated with the dhrupad style of music, which emphasizes spiritual and meditative qualities.
• Ustad Asad Ali Khan received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to music, including the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards.
• He dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the rudra veena and the dhrupad tradition.

The correct answer is Bringing the opponent into immediate danger.

Key Points

• Freestyle wrestling is a combat sport that involves grappling techniques like throws, takedowns, pins, and submissions.
• It's one of the two primary styles of wrestling, alongside Greco-Roman.
• Key differences from Greco-Roman include the use of legs for takedowns and holds.
• Freestyle wrestling is an Olympic sport for both men and women.
• The objective is to pin the opponent's shoulders to the mat for a specified duration or accumulate more points.
• Points are awarded for various techniques, including takedowns, near-falls, reversals, and exposure.
• The sport has its roots in traditional wrestling styles and is governed by United World Wrestling (UWW).
• Understanding the rules, techniques, scoring system, and strategic aspects is crucial for success in freestyle wrestling.

The correct answer is Neeraj Chopra.

Key Points

Asian Games:

• Asian Games, a multi-sport event for all Asian countries, took place in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang from august 18 to September 2, 2018.
• This was the 18th edition of the tournament, which first began in 1951 in New Delhi, and it was set for around 10,000 athletes in 40 sports from 45 countries.
• Indonesia hosted the Asian Games for the second time, after the Jakarta Asian Games in 1962.
• It was the first time (2018) that the games are being hosted by two cities together.
• Mascot: Bhin (a greater bird of paradise), Atung: a Bawean deer, and Kaka: a Javan rhinoceros, representing the eastern, central, and western regions of Indonesia.
• Asian Games 2018:
• India competed at the Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang from august 18 to September 2, 2018.
• Neeraj Chopra was the flag bearer for the opening ceremony while Rani Rampal was named as the flag bearer for the closing ceremony.
• India ranked 8th in the 2018 Asian Games medal table with 69 medals in total including 15 gold, 24 silver, and 30 bronze.
• China topped the medal tally with 132 golds and a total of 289 medals.
• Japanese swimmer Ikee Rikako has been named as the most valuable player of the 18th edition of the Asian Games.
• The 19th Asian Games will be celebrated in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China from September 23 to October 8 in 2023.
• Hangzhou will be the third Chinese city to host the Asian Games, after Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010.

The correct answer is Rice.

Key Points

• Pongal:
• Pongal is a four-day-long harvest festival celebrated mostly in the states of South India, especially in Tamil Nadu.
• It is celebrated in the month of January every year.
• The harvest festival is named after the Tamil word, Ponga, which means to boil.
• The first day of Pongal is called Bhogi and is celebrated in honor of Lord Indra.
• The second day of Pongal is known as Surya Pongal and is dedicated to the Sun God.
• The third day of Pongal is called Mattu Pongal and is celebrated in the name of cows.
• The fourth and final day of Pongal is called Kaanum Pongal, which marks the end of the harvest festival for the year.

The correct answer is Kerala.

Key Points

• Ottamthullal is an art form performed only in Kerala.
• The meaning of Ottamthullal is 'poor man's Kathakali'.
• Kunchan Nambiar created this dance form, as an alternative to the Chakyar koothu.
• To protest against the prevalent socio-political structure and prejudices of the society, Kunchan Nambiar used it as a medium.
• Now it is a famous folk art presented in the temples of Kerala.
• Some other dance forms of Kerala:
• Theyyam
• Thiruvathirakali
• Chakyar Koothu
• Koodiyattam
• Kathakali(Classical)
• Mohiniattam(Classical).

The correct answer is Odisha.

Key Points

• The Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative (LAccMI) scheme was launched by the Odisha government in 2023 to revolutionize rural transport.
• It aims to connect Gram Panchayats to Blocks and Districts.
• A significant budget of Rs 3,178 crore has been allocated for this scheme.
• Over 1600 buses will be operated under LAccMI to enhance connectivity and accessibility to essential services and opportunities.
• The scheme is expected to benefit a large number of educational institutions and create employment opportunities.
• While it has the potential to significantly improve rural transport, the scheme has also faced criticism due to operational challenges and financial losses.

The correct answer is Pankaj Kumar Singh.

Key Points

• Pankaj Kumar Singh, a retired Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), was appointed as Deputy National Security Advisor in January 2023.
• He is a 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Rajasthan cadre.
• This appointment came after his retirement as BSF chief in December 2022.
• Singh's appointment is significant as he brings extensive experience in border security and counter-insurgency operations to the National Security Council Secretariat.
• His role as Deputy NSA involves assisting the National Security Advisor in matters related to national security.
• This appointment reflects the government's focus on strengthening India's security apparatus and addressing emerging security challenges.

The correct answer is Mauryan.

Key Points

• Chandragupta Maurya (321 BCE - 297 BCE):
• Founder of the Maurya Dynasty and credited with the setting up of the first (nearly) pan-Indian empire.
• Known as Sandrakottos to the Greeks and Androkottus by Aerian and Plutark.
• Kautilya mentored Chandragupta and prepared him for a takeover of Magadha.
• Set up a vast centralized empire (details of whose functioning, society, military, and economy are well preserved in Kautilya's Arthashastra).
• Defeated the invading army of the Eastern part of Alexander's empire Seleucus (305 BCE).​
• Megasthenese was a Greek ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
• Chandragupta in his later years accepted Jainism.

 Additional Information

• Pala
• The Pala dynasty ruled eastern India from Pataliputra between the 9th and the early 12th centuries.
• The capital of the Pala dynasty was Muddagiri, Present-day Munger in Bihar.
• The founder of the Pala dynasty was Gopala.
• In Bengal, Pala rulers appeared to be the most powerful in the region during 750-1150 A.D.
• Madanapala was the last ruler of the Pala dynasty.
• Vijayasena of the Sena dynasty attacked during his rule and established his rule in Bengal.
• The Pala ruler ended when when Vijayasena of Burdwan captured Bengal.
• Babur was the first Mughal Emperor of the Mughal Empire.
• He was also the founder of the Mughal Empire.
• He was also known by the name Zahir-ud-din Muhammad.
• He was succeeded by Humayun.
• Akbar was the third ruler of the Mughal Empire.
• Nanda
• Mahapadma Nanda, a member of the non-ruling class, established the Nanda dynasty.
• Between the years 367 and 338 BC, Mahapadma Nanda's rule lasted for around twenty-eight years.
• During his rule, the empire expanded and changed.
• It grew from the Kuru country in the north to Godavari Valley's south and from Magadha's east to Narmada's west.
• Many kingdoms, including Kalinga, were captured by Mahapadma Nanda.

Shortcut Trick

Sum of sides (l + b) = Perimeter ÷ 2 = 84 ÷ 2 = 42 m

Diagonal = √((l + b)² − 2 × Area)

Diagonal = √(42² − 2 × 432) = √(1764 − 864)

Diagonal = √900 = 30 metre

∴ The correct answer is 30 metre.

Alternate Method

Given: Perimeter of the rectangle = 84 m and Area = 432 m².

Formula Used: Diagonal = √(l² + b²) and (l + b)² = l² + b² + 2lb.

⇒ 2 × (l + b) = 84

⇒ l + b = 42

⇒ l × b = 432

⇒ Diagonal² = l² + b²

⇒ Diagonal² = (l + b)² − 2lb

⇒ Diagonal² = 42² − 2 × 432

⇒ Diagonal² = 1764 − 864 = 900

⇒ Diagonal = √900 = 30 metre

∴ The correct answer is 30 metre.

Additional Information

Pythagoras Theorem

In a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse (diagonal in a rectangle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides: d² = l² + b².

Pythagorean Triplets

Sets of three positive integers that satisfy the Pythagoras theorem, such as (3, 4, 5), (18, 24, 30), or (5, 12, 13).

Algebraic Identity

Useful relation for rectangles: (Sum of sides)² = (Diagonal)² + 2 × (Area).

Given:

The amount after 2 years = ₹2700

The amount after 3 years = ₹3150

We need to find the rate of interest per annum (R).

Concept:

In simple interest, the interest accrued over a given time is constant for each year. The formula for the amount is:

Amount = Principal + Simple Interest

Simple Interest = Principal × Rate × Time / 100

Difference in amounts over one year equals the simple interest for one year.

Calculation:

Step 1: Calculate the simple interest for one year.

Interest for 1 year = Amount after 3 years - Amount after 2 years

⇒ Interest for 1 year = ₹3150 - ₹2700

⇒ Interest for 1 year = ₹450

Step 2: Calculate the total interest for 2 years.

Total interest for 2 years = 2 × ₹450

⇒ Total interest for 2 years = ₹900

Step 3: Calculate the principal amount.

Principal = Amount after 2 years - Total interest for 2 years

⇒ Principal = ₹2700 - ₹900

⇒ Principal = ₹1800

Step 4: Calculate the rate of interest per annum using the simple interest formula.

Simple Interest = Principal × Rate × Time / 100

⇒ ₹450 = ₹1800 × R × 1 / 100

⇒ ₹450 = ₹18R

⇒ R = ₹450 / ₹18

⇒ R = 25%

Therefore, the rate of interest per annum is 25%.

Given:

1440 ÷ 4 - 1555 ÷ 5 + 21 × 3

Formula Used:

Basic arithmetic operations: Division, Subtraction, and Multiplication

Calculation:

⇒ 1440 ÷ 4 - 1555 ÷ 5 + 21 × 3

⇒ 360 - 311 + 63

⇒ 49 + 63

⇒ 112

∴ The correct answer is 112.

Given:

A number is decreased by 18% and the resulting number is again decreased by 50%.

Formula Used:

Final percentage decrease = 1 - (1 - decrease₁) × (1 - decrease₂)

Calculation:

Let the original number be 100.

First decrease: 100 × (1 - 0.18) = 100 × 0.82 = 82

Second decrease: 82 × (1 - 0.50) = 82 × 0.50 = 41

Final value = 41

Percentage decrease from the original number:

Decrease = 100 - 41 = 59

Percentage decrease = (59 / 100) × 100

Percentage decrease = 59%

The final percentage of decrease is 59%.

Given:

Umesh scored 15 percent marks in an exam and failed by 30 marks.

If he scores 60 percent marks, then he gets 15 marks more than passing marks.

Formula Used:

Let the total marks be x.

Passing marks = P

15% of x = 0.15x

60% of x = 0.60x

Calculation:

From the given conditions:

0.15x + 30 = P

0.60x - 15 = P

Equating the two equations:

⇒ 0.15x + 30 = 0.60x - 15

⇒ 30 + 15 = 0.60x - 0.15x

⇒ 45 = 0.45x

⇒ x = 100

Now, substitute x in the passing marks equation:

⇒ P = 0.15x + 30

⇒ P = 0.15(100) + 30

⇒ P = 15 + 30

⇒ P = 45

The passing marks for the exam are 45.

Given:

Deepak alone can do a work in 64 hours.

Deepak and Rahul together can do the same work in 32 hours.

Rahul and Karan together can do the same work in 4 hours.

Formula Used:

Work Rate = 1 / Time

If A's work rate is a and B's work rate is b, then (A+B)'s work rate = a + b

Calculation:

Let Deepak's work rate be D, Rahul's work rate be R, and Karan's work rate be K.

D = 1 / 64

D + R = 1 / 32

R + K = 1 / 4

From D + R = 1 / 32:

⇒ R = (1 / 32) - (1 / 64)

⇒ R = (2 - 1) / 64

⇒ R = 1 / 64

From R + K = 1 / 4:

⇒ (1 / 64) + K = 1 / 4

⇒ K = (1 / 4) - (1 / 64)

⇒ K = (16 - 1) / 64

⇒ K = 15 / 64

Time taken by Karan alone to complete the work = 1 / K

Time taken by Karan alone = 64 / 15 hours

The correct answer is option 3.

Given:

Marked price of the shirt = Rs. 800

First discount = 20%

Second discount = 30%

Formula Used:

Final Price after successive discounts = Marked Price × (1 - First Discount) × (1 - Second Discount)

Calculation:

First discount amount = 20% of 800

⇒ First discount amount = 800 × 20/100

⇒ First discount amount = 160

Price after first discount = 800 - 160

⇒ Price after first discount = 640

Second discount amount = 30% of 640

⇒ Second discount amount = 640 × 30/100

⇒ Second discount amount = 192

Final Price after both discounts = 640 - 192

⇒ Final Price after both discounts = 448

Total discount = Marked Price - Final Price after both discounts

⇒ Total discount = 800 - 448

⇒ Total discount = 352

The value of the discount is Rs. 352.

Given:

The cost of the diamond is directly proportional to the square of its weight.

Total cost of the diamond = Rs. 69660

The diamond breaks into two pieces in the ratio 4:5.

We need to calculate the loss incurred due to the breakage.

Concept:

1. If cost (C) is directly proportional to the square of weight (W), then:

C = k × W², where k is the proportionality constant.

2. Loss due to breakage = Original cost - (Cost of first piece + Cost of second piece).

Calculation:

Step 1: Let the total weight of the diamond be W.

The weight of the first piece = (4/9) × W

The weight of the second piece = (5/9) × W

Step 2: Find the proportionality constant (k).

Total cost = k × W²

69660 = k × W²

k = 69660 / W²

Step 3: Calculate the cost of each piece.

Cost of the first piece = k × (4/9 × W)²

= (69660 / W²) × (16/81) × W²

= 69660 × 16 / 81

= Rs. 13760

Cost of the second piece = k × (5/9 × W)²

= (69660 / W²) × (25/81) × W²

= 69660 × 25 / 81

= Rs. 21500

Total cost after breakage = Rs. 13760 + Rs. 21500 = Rs. 35260

Step 4: Calculate the loss incurred.

Loss = Original cost - Total cost after breakage

Loss = Rs. 69660 - Rs. 35260

Loss = Rs. 34400

Therefore, the loss incurred because of the breakage is Rs. 34400.

Given:

Amount after 4 years (A₁) = ₹10,800

Amount after 8 years (A₂) = ₹32,400

Time difference = 8 - 4 = 4 years

Formula used:

A₂ = A₁ × (1 + r/100)^t

P = A₁ ÷ (1 + r/100)^t

Calculations:

32,400 = 10,800 × (1 + r/100)⁴

⇒ (1 + r/100)⁴ = 32,400 ÷ 10,800

⇒ (1 + r/100)⁴ = 3

⇒ 1 + r/100 = 3^1/4

⇒ 1 + r/100 = 1.316

⇒ r = 31.6%

Now, find the principal (P):

10,800 = P × (1 + 31.6/100)⁴

⇒ P = 10,800 ÷ (1.316)⁴

⇒ P = 10,800 ÷ 3

⇒ P = ₹3,600

∴ The sum is ₹3,600.

Given:

Y can complete a work in 20 days.

Z can complete the same work in 10 days.

Formula Used:

Work completed by Y in 1 day = 1/20

Work completed by Z in 1 day = 1/10

Work completed by Y and Z together in 1 day = (1/20) + (1/10)

Calculation:

Work completed by Y and Z together in 1 day = (1/20) + (2/20)

⇒ Work completed by Y and Z together in 1 day = 3/20

Work completed by Y and Z together in 2 days = 2 × (3/20)

⇒ Work completed by Y and Z together in 2 days = 6/20

⇒ Work completed by Y and Z together in 2 days = 3/10

Percentage of work completed in 2 days = (3/10) × 100

⇒ Percentage of work completed in 2 days = 30%

The correct answer is 30 percent.

Step 1: Simplify the first term

143 ÷ 11 = 13

225 ÷ 15 = 15

39 ÷ 13 = 3

Now calculate:

13 + 15 - 3 = 25.

Step 2: Simplify the second term

784 ÷ 56 = 14

96 ÷ 24 = 4

81 ÷ 27 = 3

Now calculate:

14 + 4 - 3 = 15.

Step 3: Multiply the results

25 × 15 = 375.

Answer: The value is 375.

Given:

Ratio of incomes of Manoj and Paras = 12:7

Difference in income = Rs. 4000

Calculation:

Let the incomes of Manoj and Paras be 12x and 7x respectively.

According to the problem,

12x - 7x = 4000

⇒ 5x = 4000

⇒ x = 4000 / 5

⇒ x = 800

Income of Manoj = 12x = 12 × 800 = Rs. 9600

Income of Paras = 7x = 7 × 800 = Rs. 5600

Total income of Manoj and Paras = Rs. 9600 + Rs. 5600 = Rs. 15200

The total income of Manoj and Paras is Rs. 15200.

Shortcut Trick

Total distance = 810 m + 1220 m = 2030 m

Relative Speed = Total Distance ÷ Time = 2030 ÷ 29 = 70 m/s

Since speeds are same and in opposite directions, individual speed = 70 ÷ 2 = 35 m/s

Speed in km/hr = 35 × (18/5) = 126 km/hr

∴ The correct answer is 126 km/hr.

Alternate Method

Given:

Length of first train (L₁) = 810 m

Length of second train (L₂) = 1220 m

Time taken (t) = 29 seconds

Let the speed of each train be v m/s.

Formula Used:

Relative Speed (Opposite Direction) = v₁ + v₂

Speed = Distance ÷ Time

Calculations:

⇒ Total Distance = L₁ + L₂ = 810 + 1220 = 2030 m

⇒ Relative Speed = v + v = 2v

⇒ 2v = 2030 ÷ 29

⇒ 2v = 70 m/s

⇒ v = 35 m/s

⇒ Speed in km/hr = 35 × (18/5)

⇒ Speed = 7 × 18 = 126 km/hr

∴ The correct answer is 126 km/hr.

Additional Information

Relative Speed Rules

For opposite directions, relative speed = S₁ + S₂. For same direction, relative speed = |S₁ − S₂|.

Unit Conversion

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

Train Crossing Concepts

When a train crosses another train or a platform, the total distance is the sum of their lengths.

Given:

Marked price of the table = Rs. 2400

Discount = 35%

Formula Used:

Selling Price = Marked Price × (1 - (Discount/100))

Calculation:

Discount = 35%

Marked Price = Rs. 2400

Selling Price = Marked Price × (1 - (Discount/100))

⇒ Selling Price = 2400 × (1 - 35/100)

⇒ Selling Price = 2400 × (1 - 0.35)

⇒ Selling Price = 2400 × 0.65

⇒ Selling Price = 1560

The selling price of the table is Rs. 1560.

Given:

Cost Price (CP) of 44 jars = Selling Price (SP) of 24 jars

Formula Used:

Profit Percentage = $\frac{SP - CP}{CP} \times 100$

Calculation:

Let the Cost Price of each jar be $1.

Total Cost Price (CP) of 44 jars = 44 × 1 = 44

Total Selling Price (SP) of 24 jars = 44

So, Selling Price (SP) of each jar = 44 / 24

SP of each jar = $\frac{44}{24}$

SP of each jar = $\frac{11}{6}$

Profit = SP - CP

Profit = $\frac{11}{6} - 1$

Profit = $\frac{11}{6} - \frac{6}{6}$

Profit = $\frac{5}{6}$

Profit Percentage = $\frac{\frac{5}{6}}{1} \times 100$

Profit Percentage = $\frac{5}{6} \times 100$

Profit Percentage = 83.33%

The profit percentage in this transaction is 83.33%.

Given:

Aakash buys a mobile for Rs. 15000.

Profit made by Aakash = 20%

Profit made by Neha = 15%

Loss incurred by Rohit = 25%

Formula Used:

1. Selling Price = Cost Price + Profit
2. Selling Price = Cost Price - Loss

Calculation:

1. Aakash sells the mobile to Neha at a 20% profit.

Cost Price for Aakash = Rs. 15000

Profit = 20% of 15000 = 0.20 × 15000

⇒ Profit = Rs. 3000

Selling Price for Aakash = 15000 + 3000

⇒ Selling Price for Aakash = Rs. 18000

2. Neha sells the mobile to Rohit at a 15% profit.

Cost Price for Neha = Rs. 18000

Profit = 15% of 18000 = 0.15 × 18000

⇒ Profit = Rs. 2700

Selling Price for Neha = 18000 + 2700

⇒ Selling Price for Neha = Rs. 20700

3. Rohit sells the broken mobile to Karan at a 25% loss.

Cost Price for Rohit = Rs. 20700

Loss = 25% of 20700 = 0.25 × 20700

⇒ Loss = Rs. 5175

Selling Price for Rohit = 20700 - 5175

⇒ Selling Price for Rohit = Rs. 15525

The amount paid by Karan is Rs. 15525.

Given:

Average of 31 results = 204

Average of first 16 results = 219

Average of last 16 results = 185

Formula Used:

Sum of averages = Average × Number of terms

Calculation:

Sum of 31 results = 204 × 31

Sum of 31 results = 6324

Sum of first 16 results = 219 × 16

Sum of first 16 results = 3504

Sum of last 16 results = 185 × 16

Sum of last 16 results = 2960

The 16th result is included in both the first 16 and the last 16 results.

Sum of all 31 results = Sum of first 16 results + Sum of last 16 results - 16th result

⇒ 6324 = 3504 + 2960 - 16th result

⇒ 6324 = 6464 - 16th result

⇒ 16th result = 6464 - 6324

⇒ 16th result = 140

The 16th result is 140.

Given:

The number is 4563A8.

Formula Used:

A number is divisible by 11 if the difference between the sum of the digits in the odd positions and the sum of the digits in the even positions is a multiple of 11 (including 0).

Calculation:

Let the number be 4563A8.

Odd positions: 4, 6, A

Even positions: 5, 3, 8

Sum of odd positions = 4 + 6 + A = 10 + A

Sum of even positions = 5 + 3 + 8 = 16

For the number to be divisible by 11:

Difference = (Sum of odd positions) - (Sum of even positions)

Difference = (10 + A) - 16

Difference = A - 6

We need this difference to be a multiple of 11 (including 0).

If A - 6 = 0

⇒ A = 6

The correct answer is option 1.

Given:

Number of pencils with A = 155

Number of pencils with B = 195

Number of pencils with C = 175

Formula Used:

Average number of pencils = (Total number of pencils) / (Number of people)

Calculation:

Total number of pencils = 155 + 195 + 175

⇒ Total number of pencils = 525

Number of people = 3

Average number of pencils = 525 / 3

⇒ Average number of pencils = 175

The average number of pencils with A, B, and C is 175.

Given:

Expression: 5852 ÷ 11 - 41 × 3 + 57

Formula Used:

Follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS): Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)

Calculation:

First, perform the division:

5852 ÷ 11

⇒ 532

Next, perform the multiplication:

41 × 3

⇒ 123

Now, substitute these values back into the expression:

532 - 123 + 57

Proceed with subtraction:

532 - 123

⇒ 409

Finally, perform the addition:

409 + 57

⇒ 466

The value of the expression is 466.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the omission of the article "an" before the term "antique bed cover."
• Singular countable nouns typically require an article ("a" or "an").
• The correct phrase should be "an antique bed cover," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "She gave me an antique bed cover."

 

Additional Information

• 1: "an" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and should be used before a word starting with a vowel sound.
• 2: "a" – This part of the sentence is grammatically incorrect because it should be used before a word starting with a consonant sound.
• 3: "enough" – This part of the sentence is grammatically incorrect because it does not fit the context.
• 4: "than" – This part of the sentence is grammatically incorrect because it does not fit the context.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "bribe" means to persuade someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally or dishonestly, by a gift of money or other inducements. (रिश्वत देना)
• Example: He tried to bribe the official to get his work done quickly.
• "Bribe" refers to the act of giving someone money or other inducements to act in one's favor. (रिश्वत देना)
• Example: They attempted to bribe the guard to let them through the gate.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

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

• Bribed (रिश्वत दी): The past tense of 'bribe'.
• Example: He bribed the officer to avoid a ticket.
• Bribing (रिश्वत देना): The present participle of 'bribe'.
• Example: Bribing officials is illegal and punishable by law.
• Be bribe (रिश्वत होना): Incorrect form for the context provided.
• Example: This phrase does not fit grammatically in the given sentence.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The word "woke up" means to stop sleeping and become conscious or alert. (जागना)
• Example: She woke up early to catch the first train.
• "Awakened" refers to the act of waking up from sleep or causing someone to become aware of something. (जागृत)
• Example: He was suddenly awakened by a loud noise in the middle of the night.
• Hence, we can infer that the synonym of "woke up" is "awakened".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

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

• Moved (हिला): To change position or place.
• Example: She moved the chair closer to the window.
• Activated (सक्रिय किया): To make something active or operative.
• Example: The alarm is activated when someone tries to break in.
• Challenged (चुनौती दी): To invite someone to engage in a contest or competition.
• Example: He challenged his friend to a game of chess.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "transition" means the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. (परिवर्तन)
• Example: The transition from summer to autumn is always beautiful.
• "Grace" refers to simple elegance or refinement of movement. (अनुग्रह)
• Example: She moved with the grace of a dancer.
• Hence, we can infer that the correct sentence has correctly spelled words: transition, grace, and poise.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

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

• Option 2: transetion (गलत वर्तनी): The correct spelling is "transition."
• Example: The company is undergoing a transition phase.
• Option 3: puoise (गलत वर्तनी): The correct spelling is "poise."
• Example: She maintained her poise despite the chaos around her.
• Option 4: grase (गलत वर्तनी): The correct spelling is "grace."
• Example: He accepted the award with grace.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "antecedent" means something that existed before or logically precedes another. (पूर्ववर्ती)
• Example: Historical antecedents can help us understand current events better.
• "Subsequent" refers to something that comes after or follows something else in time. (आगामी)
• Example: Subsequent events proved the initial reports to be incorrect.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'antecedent' is 'subsequent'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

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

• Lateral (पार्श्व): Relating to the side or sides; moving sideways.
• Example: The company took a lateral step by expanding its services.
• Previous (पूर्व): Existing or occurring before in time or order.
• Example: She had been a previous employee of the company.
• Past (भूतकाल): Gone by in time and no longer existing.
• Example: He often reminisces about his past experiences.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the misuse of the word "superior" which is generally not followed by a comparative phrase like "far".
• A more appropriate phrase would be "better" staff instead of "superior" staff.
• The correct phrase should be "better staff" to ensure grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part 4 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "In comparison to them, I require far better staff for my organisation."

 

Additional Information

• 1: "In comparison to them," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• 2: "for my organisation," – 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 part 4.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "dense" means something that is closely compacted in substance. (घना)
• Example: The dense forest was almost impenetrable.
• The word "map" refers to a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features. (नक्शा)
• Example: He used a map to navigate through the unfamiliar city.
• The word "direction" refers to the course along which someone or something moves. (दिशा)
• Example: The compass helped them find the right direction.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

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

• Thick (मोटा): Something that has a large distance between opposite sides.
• Example: The thick fog made it difficult to see the road.
• Compass (कंपास): An instrument used for navigation and orientation that shows direction.
• Example: She always carries a compass when she goes hiking.
• Velocity (वेग): The speed of something in a given direction.
• Example: The velocity of the car increased as it went downhill.
• Shrewd (चतुर): Having or showing sharp powers of judgment.
• Example: She made a shrewd decision in buying the stocks.
• Gun (बंदूक): A weapon incorporating a metal tube from which bullets are propelled by explosive force.
• Example: The hunter carried a gun for protection.
• Dangers (खतरों): The possibility of suffering harm or injury.
• Example: They were aware of the dangers of hiking in the dark.
• Deep (गहरा): Extending far down from the top or surface.
• Example: The deep river was difficult to cross.
• Flashlight (टॉर्च): A portable hand-held electric light.
• Example: He used a flashlight to see in the dark.
• Altitude (ऊंचाई): The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
• Example: The airplane maintained an altitude of 30,000 feet.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the word "spreading" instead of "spread."
• The word "spread" should be used in this context to properly convey the action of fake news dissemination.
• The correct phrase should be "contain the spread of fake news."
• Thus, the error is located in part 1 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "The official agencies often struggle to contain the spread of fake news."

 

Additional Information

• 2: "often struggle to contain," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• 3: "No error" – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in part 1.
• 4: "The official agencies," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The idiom "Mad as a hatter" means to be completely crazy or insane. (पूरी तरह से पागल)
• Example: After spending hours in the sun without a hat, he started acting as mad as a hatter.
• "Completely Crazy" refers to someone who is out of their mind or not thinking rationally. (पूरी तरह से पागल)
• Example: She must be completely crazy to think she can finish the project in one day.
• Hence, the idiom 'Mad as a hatter' is equivalent to 'Completely Crazy'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

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

• To be alert (चौकस होना): Being watchful and attentive to potential dangers or problems.
• Example: You need to be alert while crossing the busy street.
• To cause trouble (मुसीबत खड़ी करना): Creating problems or disturbances.
• Example: He loves to cause trouble wherever he goes.
• Fast asleep (गहरी नींद में): Sleeping very deeply.
• Example: The baby was fast asleep in her crib.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The phrase "Jump on the bandwagon" means to start doing something because it has become popular or fashionable. (सभी के साथ में शामिल हो जाना)
• Example: Many companies are jumping on the bandwagon of sustainability to appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
• Option 1: To join an activity that has become very popular. (किसी गतिविधि में शामिल होना जो बहुत लोकप्रिय हो गई हो)
• Example: She decided to jump on the bandwagon and started using social media for marketing her products.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

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

• Option 2: To support a wrong person (गलत व्यक्ति का समर्थन करना)
• Example: Unfortunately, he jumped on the wrong bandwagon by supporting the corrupt politician.
• Option 3: To take on a task that is very hard (कठिन कार्य लेना)
• Example: Taking on the project alone was like jumping on a bandwagon with no wheels.
• Option 4: To reach to a decision without any discussion (बिना किसी चर्चा के निर्णय लेना)
• Example: Jumping on the bandwagon without discussing the pros and cons can lead to poor decisions.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "anguesh" is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is "anguish". (पीड़ा)
• Example: She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
• "Anguish" refers to severe mental or physical pain or suffering. (कष्ट)
• Example: His face was contorted with anguish as he recounted the accident.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

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

• Endured (सहना): To suffer something painful or difficult patiently.
• Example: They endured many hardships during their journey.
• Misfortune (दुर्भाग्य): Bad luck; an unfortunate condition or event.
• Example: He had the misfortune of losing his job just before the holidays.
• Stunned (स्तब्ध): To be shocked or astonished.
• Example: She was stunned by the unexpected news.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of "has" instead of "have".
• Since "white blood cells" is plural, it should be followed by "have".
• The correct phrase should be "they have been", ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in Option 2 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "While white blood cells are powerful people protectors, they have been not enough on their own."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "not enough on their own." – 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: "While white blood cells are," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The sentence "They'll be here tomorrow." is already grammatically correct.
• The use of "They'll" is the correct contraction for "They will," which is appropriate for the future tense indicated by "tomorrow."
• None of the other options (are here, is here, being here) fit the context of the sentence correctly.
• Thus, no improvement is needed for this sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "They'll be here tomorrow."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "are here" – This is present tense and does not match the future indication of "tomorrow."
• Option 3: "is here" – "Is" is singular and does not match the plural subject "They."
• Option 4: "being here" – This does not fit grammatically or contextually within the sentence.
• No improvement – This option is correct as the sentence is already correct.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The verb "raise" is commonly used to indicate increasing the volume of one's voice.
• Other options like "put", "push", and "erupt" do not fit the context of the sentence.
• The correct phrase should be "raise your voice."
• Thus, the correct option is "raise".

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "Don't you ever raise your voice at me."

 

Additional Information

• "Put your voice" does not make sense in this context.
• "Push your voice" is not a commonly used phrase.
• "Erupt your voice" is also not a valid phrase in English.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "sore" means a feeling of pain or discomfort. (दर्द भरा)
• Example: After the long hike, my legs were sore.
• "Sore" is used in the context to describe a state of physical or mental fatigue or discomfort, making it the most suitable word to complete the sentence. (दर्द भरा)
• Example: He was thinking so hard that his head felt sore, but he couldn't come up with a solution.

Therefore, the correct answer is: sore.

Additional Information

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

• Soar (उड़ना): To fly or rise high in the air.
• Example: The eagle soared above the mountains.
• Boar (जंगली सुअर): A wild pig.
• Example: The hunter spotted a boar in the forest.
• Bore (उबाऊ): To make someone feel weary and uninterested.
• Example: The lecture was so long that it began to bore the students.

The correct answer is: Option (3)

Key Points

• The word "reasons" refers to explanations or justifications for why something is done or why it occurs. (कारण)
• Example: There are several reasons why people might choose to move to a new country, including better job opportunities and a higher standard of living.
• Reasons in this context means the various motivations people have for traveling. (प्रेरणाएँ)
• Example: Jane listed her reasons for traveling: to explore new cultures, meet new people, and escape her routine life.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option (3) 

Additional Information

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

• Measures (उपाय): Steps taken or actions implemented to achieve a particular end.
• Example: The government has introduced new measures to combat climate change.
• Cases (मामले): Instances or examples of a particular situation or occurrence.
• Example: In some cases, traveling abroad can be more affordable than domestic vacations.
• Pretexts (बहाने): Reasons given in justification of a course of action that are not the actual reasons.
• Example: He used a business trip as a pretext to visit his old friend.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The word "want" means a desire or need for something. (चाह)
• Example: His want for adventure led him to take an unexpected trip around the world.
• Want in this context refers to the desire or craving to experience a different culture. (चाह)
• Example: Her want to learn about new traditions and customs inspired her travels across continents.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Complete Sentence: We all travel for different reasons: wanderlust, a want to experience a different culture, a desire to forget, or a desire to meet new people.

Additional Information

• Energy (ऊर्जा): The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
• Example: His energy levels were high after the morning run.
• Count (गणना): An act of determining the total number of something.
• Example: Let's count the number of people attending the event.
• Fraction (अंश): A part of a whole, expressed usually as a numerator and a denominator.
• Example: Only a small fraction of the population remains unaffected.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The word "meet" means to come into the presence or company of someone by chance or arrangement. (मिलना)
• Example: She traveled extensively to meet new people and explore different cultures.
• Meet is used here to convey the activity of encountering new people during travels or trips. (मिलना)
• Example: He enjoys traveling because he gets the opportunity to meet interesting individuals from around the globe.

​Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Complete Sentence: We all travel for different reasons: wanderlust, a want to experience a different culture, a desire to forget, or a desire to meet new people.

Additional Information

• Greet (अभिवादन करना): To give a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition to someone on meeting.
• Example: She hurried to greet her guests at the door.
• Reflect (प्रतिबिंबित करना): To think deeply or carefully about something.
• Example: He started to reflect on his own life after witnessing the struggles of others.
• Hold (पकड़ना): To grasp, carry, or support with one's hands.
• Example: Please hold the handle firmly while walking up the stairs.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The word "sense" refers to a faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus or an intuitive feeling or understanding. (भावना)
• Example: Traveling alone helped him to gain a deeper sense of self.
• Sense in this context implies an understanding or realization, particularly of oneself. (भावना)
• Example: Through travel, she discovered a new sense of identity and purpose.

​Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Complete Sentence: We all travel for different reasons: wanderlust, a want to experience a different culture, a desire to forget, or a desire to meet new people. Traveling becomes a means for people to deal with different situations, try new things, and find their sense of self.

Additional Information

• Scene (दृश्य): The place where an incident in real life or fiction occurs or occurred.
• Example: The scene of the crime was cordoned off by the police.
• Mean (माध्यम): To intend to convey, indicate, or refer to something.
• Example: I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
• Place (स्थान): A particular position or point in space.
• Example: This is a suitable place for a picnic.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The word "connect" means to form a relationship or feel an affinity. (जुड़ना)
• Example: Traveling helps people connect with others and different aspects of themselves.
• Connect in this context refers to the act of forming a deeper understanding or relationship. (जुड़ना)
• Example: Through their journeys, travelers often connect with new ideas and perspectives.

​Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Complete Sentence: We all travel for different reasons: wanderlust, a want to experience a different culture, a desire to forget, or a desire to meet new people. Traveling becomes a means for people to deal with different situations, try new things, and find their sense of self. Budget travel, at its core, is a tool for personal development. It allows us to grow, learn, and connect.

Additional Information

• Portend (संकेत देना): To be a sign or warning that something momentous or calamitous is likely to happen.
• Example: The dark clouds portend a storm.
• Differ (अलग होना): To be unlike or dissimilar.
• Example: Their opinions differ on the subject of climate change.
• Affiliate (संबद्ध करना): To officially attach or connect to an organization.
• Example: The school is affiliated with a local university.

'बिंध गया सो मोती, रह गया सो सीप' लोकोक्ति का सही अर्थ वाला है - जो वस्तु काम आ जाए वही अच्छी

Key Points

• 'बिंध गया सो मोती, रह गया सो सीप' का अर्थ : जो वस्तु काम आ जाए वही अच्छी
• लोकोक्ति - जब कोई पूरा कथन किसी प्रसंग विशेष में उद्धत किया जाता है, लोकोक्ति कहलाता है। इसी को कहावत कहते है।
• जैसे - 'इतनी-सी जान, गज भर की जुबा' का अर्थ - बहुत बढ़-बढ़ कर बातें करना,
• वाक्य प्रयोग - चार साल की बच्ची जब बड़ी-बड़ी बातें करने लगी तो दादाजी बोले- "इतनी सी जान, गज भर की जुबान"।​

Important Points  

Additional Information 

वाक्य में से निरर्थक शब्द होगा - तमार

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वाक्य - मुझे तमार से काम है।
• दिए गये वाक्य में 'वर्तनी प्रयोग' की त्रुटि है।
• यहाँ 'तमार' सार्थक शब्द नहीं है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा।
• अत: सार्थक शब्द 'तुम' होना चाहिए।
• शुद्ध वाक्य- मुझे तुम से काम है।

Important Pointsकुछ अशुद्ध शब्द और शुद्ध शब्द -

Additional Informationअर्थ के आधार पर शब्दों का वर्गीकरण : –

निरर्थक शब्द -

• जिन शब्दों का कोई अर्थ नहीं होता है, वे शब्द निरर्थक कहलाते हैं।
• जैसे- रोटी-वोटी, पानी-वानी, डंडा-वंडा।
• इनमें वोटी, वानी, वंडा आदि निरर्थक शब्द हैं। निरर्थक शब्दों पर व्���ाकरण में कोई विचार नहीं किया जाता है।

सार्थक शब्द -

• जिन शब्दों का कोई अर्थ होता है, उसे सार्थक शब्द कहते हैं।
• जैसे - पानी, गमला, फूल इत्यादि।

'घर' शब्द का पर्यायवाची होगा - सदन

Key Points

• 'घर' का पर्यायवाची शब्द - 'सदन' होगा
• 'घर' के अन्य पर्यायवाची शब्द - गृह, निकेतन, भवन, आलय, निवास, गेह, आगार, आयतन, आवास, निलय।
• पर्यायवाची - जो शब्द समान अर्थ के कारण किसी दूसरे शब्द की जगह ले लेते हैं, उन्हें पर्यायवाची शब्द कहते हैं।

अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Information कुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द:-

वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द के लिए सही वर्तनी होगा - ज़बरदस्ती

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वाक्य- तुम ज़बरदसती रूपये नहीं ले सकते।
• दिए गये वाक्य में 'वर्तनी प्रयोग' की त्रुटि है।
• यहाँ 'ज़बरदसती' सार्थक शब्द नहीं है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा।
• अत: सार्थक शब्द 'ज़बरदस्ती' होना चाहिए।
• शुद्ध वाक्य- तुम ज़बरदस्ती रूपये नहीं ले सकते।
• 'ज़बरदस्ती' का अर्थ - बलपूर्वक किया गया काम, व जुल्म।

Additional Information वर्तनी संबंधी अशुद्धि:-​

'जिसकी आशा न की गई हो' वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द का उचित विकल्प होगा - अप्रत्याशित

Key Points

• 'जिसकी आशा न की गई हो' वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द होगा - अप्रत्याशित
• वाक्यांश के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द - अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द को प्रयुक्त करना ही वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द कहलाता है।

अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Information कुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द -

रिक्त स्थान के लिए सही संज्ञा वाला विकल्प होगा - दुखी

Key Points

• वाक्य - राम के वियोग में सीता अत्यंत दुखी थीं।
• यहाँ पर 'दुखी' शब्द से जो कष्ट या या तकलीफ में हो पता चल रहा है, अतः यह शब्द भाववाचक संज्ञा है।
• जो शब्द किसी चीज़ या पदार्थ की अवस्था, दशा या भाव का बोध कराते हैं, उन शब्दों को भाववाचक संज्ञा कहते हैं।
• जैसे- बचपन, बुढ़ापा, मोटापा, मिठास, उमंग, चढाई, थकावट, मानवता, चतुराई, जवानी, लम्बाई, मित्रता, भूख आदि। 
• ​मैं तुम से प्रेम करता हूँ।

अन्य विकल्प -

Important Pointsविशेषण-

• संज्ञा अथवा सर्वनाम शब्दों की विशेषता (गुण, दोष, संख्या, परिमाण आदि) बताने वाले शब्द ‘विशेषण’ कहलाते हैं।
• जैसे - बड़ा, काला, लंबा, दयालु, भारी, सुन्दर, कायर, टेढ़ा-मेढ़ा, एक, दो आदि।

Additional Informationसंज्ञा-

• किसी भी व्यक्ति, वस्तु, जाति, भाव या स्थान के नाम को संज्ञा कहते हैं।
• जैसे - मनुष्य (जाति), भारत (स्थान), बचपन (भाव), टेबल (वस्तु) आदि।

संज्ञा के भेद -

1. व्यक्तिवाचक संज्ञा
2. जातिवाचक संज्ञा
3. भाववाचक संज्ञा
4. समुदाय या समूहवाचक संज्ञा
5. द्रव्यवाचक संज्ञा

सही उत्तर है - सबसे कुलीन या पवित्र है और शायद यही वजह है पर आज भी

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वाक्य - हमारी सांस्कृतिक और ऐतिहासिक धरोहर आज भी सबसे कुलीन या पवित्र है
• और शायद यही वजह है पर आज भी हमारे देश में अतिथियों को देवताओं की तरह पूजा जाता है।
• दिए गये वाक्य में संयोजक प्रयोग की त्रुटि है,
• ​यहाँ 'पर' सार्थक शब्द नहीं है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा।
• ​अत: सार्थक शब्द 'कि' होना चाहिए।
• शुद्ध वाक्य - हमारी सांस्कृतिक और ऐतिहासिक धरोहर आज भी सबसे कुलीन या पवित्र है
• और शायद यही वजह है कि आज भी हमारे देश में अतिथियों को देवताओं की तरह पूजा जाता है।

Important Points

• संयोजक - वे शब्द होते हैं जो शब्दों, वाक्यांशों या खंडों को एक साथ जोड़ते हैं।
• सामान्य संयोजक 'और', 'या' और 'लेकिन' आदि हैं। जैसे - ​जैक और जिल पहाड़ी पर चढ़ गए।

Additional Informationसंयोजक शब्द संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ -