SSC GD Constable (2024) Official Paper (Held On: 06 Mar, 2024 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

The correct Dictionary order is:

4. Cabbage
5. Carrot
6. Cauliflower
7. Celery
8. Cucumber

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

According to the given information: 

Thus, the code for 'M' can be 6 or 0, but according to options given 0 is not present so the code for M will be 6.

Hence, the correct answer is "6".

Statements:

I. Some L are G.

II. All T are G.

The least possible Venn diagram:

Conclusions:

I. No T is L. - False (Because, there is no direct relation between T and L, so it can be possible but not definite)

II. No G is T. - False (Because, All T are G, so Some G is T but No G is T it is not definite)

So, Neither conclusion follows.

Hence, the correct answer is "Neither conclusion follows".

The logic followed here is: 

@ means +, # means +, * means ÷

100 @ 55 # 65 * 13 = 160

100 + 55 + 65 ÷ 13 = 155 + 5 = 160

145 @ 90 # 180 * 3 = 295,

145 + 90 + 180 ÷ 3 = 235 + 60 = 295

Then 58 @ 63 # 90 * 15 = ?

58 + 63 + 90 ÷ 15 = 121 + 6 = 127

Hence, the correct answer is "127".

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Hence, the correct answer is

 

Hence, the correct answer is "193".

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Given: Eight teachers Jatin, Abhi, Gopal, Heena, Ishaa, Rohit, Kajal and Leela.

1. Abhi is second to the left of Heena.

2. Rohit is third to the right of Heena.

3. Gopal is second to the right of Jatin.

4. Rohit is second to the left of Jatin.

5. Kajal is third to the left of Ishaa.

Final arrangement:

So, Jatin is sitting to the immediate left of Abhi.

Hence, the correct answer is "Jatin".

Given: Five friends P, B, C, G and H.

1. B is sitting to the immediate left of C.

2. G and H are not the immediate neighbour of C.

3. H is sitting second to the right of P.

So, C is sitting on the immediate left of P.

Hence, the correct answer is "C".

The logic followed here is:

Thus the code for 'D'  can be 0 or 6, but 0 is not present in any option so the code for 'D' will be 6.

Hence, the correct answer is "6".

The logic followed here is:

GT ∶ HV 

G + 1 = H; T + 2 = V

Similarly, DQ ∶ ES

D + 1 = E; Q + 2 = S;

Hence, the correct answer is "DQ ∶ ES".

Given equation: ÷ and +

Option 1) 76 ÷ 4 × 2 - 90 + 3 = 54

After interchanging the signs:

⇒ 76 + 4 × 2 - 90 ÷ 3 = 54

⇒ 76 + 4 × 2 - 30 = 54

⇒ 76 + 8 - 30 = 54

⇒ 84 - 30 = 54

⇒ 54 = 54

Option 2) 8 + 4 × 5 ÷ 4 - 6 = 7

After interchanging the signs:

⇒ 8 ÷ 4 × 5 + 4 - 6 = 7

⇒ 10 + 4 - 6 = 7

⇒ 14 -** 6** = 7

⇒ 8 ≠ 7

Option 3) 8 + 4 × 5 ÷ 2 - 6 = 18

After interchanging the signs:

⇒ 8 ÷ 4 × 5 + 2 - 6 = 18

⇒ 10 + 2 - 6 = 18

⇒ 5 - 6 = 18

⇒ -1 ≠  18

Option 4) 9 × 18 + 27 ÷ 36 - 45 = -4

After interchanging the signs:

⇒ 9 × 18 ÷ 27 + 36 - 45 = -4

⇒ 6 + 36 - 45 = -4

⇒ 42 - 45 = -4

⇒ -3 ≠  -4

Hence, the correct answer is "76 ÷ 4 × 2 - 90 + 3 = 54".

The logic followed here is: 

Hence, the correct answer is "250".

The logic followed here is:

Curve type line is decreasing in each next figure.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

Given series: R, O, L, I, F, ?

Hence, the correct answer is "C".

Family Chart:

Given: A is the mother of B. B is the sister of C. C is the father of D. D is the brother of E. E is the husband of F. F is the sister of G.

So, C is 'Husband's father' of F.

Hence, the correct answer is "Husband's father".

The logic followed here is:

Given Sequence: sstttt _ ussttt _ uussttttu _ ssttttuussttt _ uussttttuu

Now, putting the letters in the blank spaces given in the option one by one:

Option 1) ttut → sstttt t u / ssttt t uu / ssttttu u / ssttttuu / ssttt t uu / ssttttuu

Option 2) stst → sstttt s u / ssttt t uu / ssttttu s / ssttttuu / ssttt t uu / ssttttuu

Option 3) utut → sstttt u u / ssttt t uu / ssttttu u / ssttttuu / ssttt t uu / ssttttuu

Here, 'ssttttuu' followed a pattern.

Option 4) uusu → sstttt u u / ssttt u uu / ssttttu s / ssttttuu / ssttt u uu / ssttttuu

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Triangle and circle shifts in clockwise corner to corner and getting dark alternatively in each next figure.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

YZM ∶ MZY 

Similarly, FKU ∶ ?

Hence, the correct answer is "UKF".

The correct answer is Separation of powers.

Key Points

• Executive
• Article 53 of the Constitution of India states that the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President.
• However, the President exercises this power on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.
• This is known as the "advice and consent" system.
• The President has the power to appoint the Prime Minister, dissolve the Lok Sabha, and make certain key appointments.
• However, he can only do these things on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
• The President is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
• In practice, the real executive power in India lies with the Council of Ministers.
• The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the government.
• The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
• The Parliament is the supreme law-making body in India.
• It has the power to make laws, amend the Constitution, and remove the President from office.
• However, the Parliament cannot interfere with the executive powers of the President.
• So, while the executive power of the Union vests in the President, it is actually exercised by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.
• This is a reflection of the parliamentary system of government that is practised in India.
• ​ Legislative
• The legislature is prohibited from acting in an executive or judicial capacity by the doctrine of separation of powers.
• Legislative and judicial authority are not subject to executive control.
• and the judicial branch is not permitted to use the other two powers.
• As with the British Parliament, the Indian Parliament is therefore able to pass legislation that both quantitatively and qualitatively delegated legislative power.
• In the absence of any constitutional restrictions, any amount of legislative power could be delegated as long as the delegating body maintained its own legislative authority.
• Judicial  
• The power of judicial review relates to the Review of the organization of the judiciary.
• It is the power exerted by the courts of a country to examine the actions of the legislatures, and executive and administrative arms of government and to ensure that such actions conform to the provisions of the nation’s Constitution.
• The judicial review implies the power to ensure that laws passed by the legislature are in compliance with the provisions of the Constitution.
• Judicial review is considered a basic structure of the constitution (Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain Case 1975).

The correct answer is Kautilya.

Key Points

• Kautilya
• Kautilya’s Arthashastra is an ancient Indian Sanskrit treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy.
• The book on statecraft was written in the Mauryan period.
• The text is divided into 15 chapters known as books.
• The book was written in Sanskrit.
• Even before the final version of Arthashastra was written in the fourth century B.C. by Kautilya, there appeared a tradition of writing on and teaching of statecraft because Kautilya acknowledges his debt to his predecessors in the field.
• Kautilya was the Prime Minister of Chandragupta Maurya.

 Additional Information

• Megasthenes :
• Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat, and ethnographer.
• He was sent by Seleucus I Nicator, a successor of Alexander the Great, as an ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
• His accounts provide valuable insights into the Mauryan Empire, particularly in his work "Indica."
• Harshavardhana
• He is better known as Harsha, lived from 590 to 647 CE and was the last ruler of the Vardhana Empire, the last great empire in ancient India before the Islamic Invasion.
• He ruled from 606 CE to 647 CE. After Harshavardhana's death, however, the Vardhana or Pushyabhuti Dynasty came to an end and its empire dissolved.
• Rajyashri was Harshavardhana's sister.
• Rajyashree was married to Maukhari King Grihavarman. After many years, Grihavarman was defeated and killed in the battle by Devagupta, the king of Malwa.
• Widow Rajyashree was also taken prisoner. Seeing such untoward happening to his family, Rajyavardhan attacked Malwa and defeated Devgupta.
• After this, Shashank, the ruler of the Gaur dynasty of West Bengal, made close relations with Rajyavardhan. But Shashank had met the king of Malwa.
• Shashank betrayed and killed Rajyavardhan.
• After his brother's death, at the age of 16, Harshavardhana became the undisputed ruler of Thaneshwar and declared war on Shashanka to avenge his brother and embarked upon a campaign of Digvijay, i.e. to conquer the world (which in this context means conquering whole India).
• ​Kanishka
• Kanishka was a Kushan king.
• The most famous Kushana ruler was Kanishka, who ruled around 1900 years ago. He organised 4th Buddhist council, where scholars met and
• discussed important matters.
• The first year of Kanishka's era was 127 AD.
• His warlike exploits and the strength of his kingdom are remarkable indeed, and it is felt by most historians that his reign marked the height of Kushan dominance in central Asia.

The correct answer is Both I and II.

Key Points

• PM Vishwakarma scheme​
• It is a Central Sector Scheme
• This initiative supports small businesses, focusing on traditional artists and craftspeople.
• It provides small workers and craftsmen with financial help, training, improved methods, and skill mentoring.
• It also aims at improving the quality as well as the reach of the products and services of artisans and craftsmen.
• Under this scheme, the artisans and craftspeople will be provided recognition through the PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card, credit support upto 1 lakh (first tranche) and Rs.2 lakh (second tranche), with a concessional interest rate of 5%.

The correct answer is Centripetal force.

Key Points

• Centripetal force
• Centripetal force: A force that acts on a body moving in a circular path and is directed towards the centre around which the body is moving. This force is applied to the object from outside and for this reason, the centripetal force is an external force.
• It acts always towards the centre(so we do not assume that it is internal force) but it is an external force.
• Example: When we spin a ball on a string our hand always apply the centripetal force to the ball. So, the force applied by us is an external force on the ball.

 Additional Information

• Friction: 
• The property of a surface that opposes the relative motion between two surfaces is called friction.
• Friction (f) = μ N
• where μ is the coefficient of friction and N is the normal force
• There are three types of friction:
• Static friction: The friction that exists between an object at rest and a rough surface on which it is placed, such friction is termed as static friction.
• The coefficient of friction due to this friction is called a static friction coefficient.
• Kinetic friction/sliding friction: The friction between the two surfaces when there is a relative motion between the surfaces then it is called kinetic friction.
• Rolling friction: When a block is rolling (usually a circular body like a ball, tire) on a surface then the friction acting is called rolling friction.
• Elastic force
• Elastic force is the restoring force that brings an elastic object back to its original shape after being stretched or compressed.
• This force arises due to the internal structure of the material, which resists deformation.
• Hooke's law states that the elastic force is directly proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position, within the elastic limit.
• Velocity 
• Velocity is a vector quantity that describes the rate of change of an object's position with respect to time.
• It combines both speed and direction.
• Speed tells us how fast an object is moving, while velocity tells us how fast and in what direction it's moving.

The correct answer is Kathak.

Key Points

• Kathak 
• ​One of the eight primary styles of Indian classical dance is kathak.
• It is an Uttar Pradesh classical dancing style. The storytellers or itinerant bards known as Kathakars in ancient northern India are often credited as the creators of Kathak.
• The Vedic Sanskrit words Katha, which means "story," and Kathakar, which means "the one who tells a story" or "to do with stories," are the roots of the word Kathak.
• Traveling Kathakars used dance, songs, and music to transmit tales from the great epics and ancient mythology. Kathak dancers use intricate footwork, flexible body movements, and, most importantly, expressive face expressions to convey a variety of stories.

Additional Information

• Kuchipudi 
• One of the eight principal Indian classical dances is Kuchipudi.
• It comes from the Andhra Pradesh state of India, specifically the village of Kuchipudi.
• Kuchipudi was created as a way to worship Krishna, a Hindu deity.
• Siddhendra Yogi, a gifted poet and visionary who belonged to the Vaishnava sect and had the ability to give some of his visions solid form, created the Kuchipudi style of Yakshagaana in the 17th century.
• Kuchipudi is renowned for its dynamic storytelling, dramatic characterization, outstanding, rapid dancing, and expressive eye movements.
• Tandava (the regal, masculine) and Lasya (lyrical graceful and feminine energy) are combined in this dance.
• Other famous dance forms of Andhra Pradesh include - Vilasini Natyam, Andhra Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu.
• ​Sattriya
• Satriya Nritya is the classical dance form of Assam which represents the Satriya culture, the basis of the religious and cultural fabric of Assam.
• It is a dance-drama performance art with origins in the Krishna-centered Vaishnavism monasteries of Assam and attributed to the 15th-century Bhakti movement scholar and saint Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev.
• Dance historian Dr. Sunil Kothari has recently been bestowed with the Madhabdev Award by the Government of Assam for popularising the Sattriya dance.
• Sattriya was given the status of classical dance in the year 2000 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
• ​Bharatnatyam
• Bharatnatyam dance origin can be traced from back to Sadir-the solo dance of temple dancer or devadasis in Tamil Nadu.
• Bharatnatyam is also known as Dashiattam.
• Elements of Bharatnatyam:
• Alarippu-seeking blessing of god with simple dance steps in rhythm.
• Jatiswaram-Nritta component with devoid expression.
• Shabdam-dramatic element with expressed words.
• Varnam-combination of dance and emotion to express a story.
• Padam-mastery over abhinaya of a spiritual message by the artist.
• Jawali-Its performed at short love lyrics at a fast tempo.
• Thillana-It is known as the concluding Stage with pure dance(Nritta).

The correct answer is Hariprasad Chaurasia.

Key Points

• Hariprasad Chaurasia
• Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia was born in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
• He is an internationally acclaimed classical flautist and has significantly contributed to Indian music.
• He has received numerous awards, including the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award.
• Chaurasia is known for his pioneering work in bringing the flute into the mainstream of Indian classical music.
• He has collaborated with various international artists and has also composed music for several Bollywood films.

 Additional Information

• Zakir Hussain
• Ustad Zakir Hussain is a renowned Indian tabla virtuoso, composer, percussionist, music producer, and film actor.
• He is widely considered one of the greatest tabla players of all time.
• Zakir Hussain has received numerous awards, including the Padma Shri (1988), Padma Bhushan (2002), and Padma Vibhushan (2023) from the Government of India.
• He has collaborated with many international artists like George Harrison, Mickey Hart, and John McLaughlin.
• he was born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is the eldest son of the legendary tabla player Ustad Alla Rakha.
• Awards: Won several Grammy Awards, including the Best Contemporary World Music Album for “Global Drum Project”.
• Shiv Kumar Sharma
• Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma was born on January 13, 1938, in Jammu and Kashmir India.
• He is an Indian Santoor virtuoso who is credited with shifting the instrument from a predominantly accompaniment and ensemble role in the Sufi music of Kashmir to a solo role in the Hindustani classical music tradition of North India.
• He has single-handedly lifted his folk instrument, the Santoor, to full acceptance within the classical solo field.
• Ravi Shankar
• Ravi Shankar was an Indian musician and composer best known for popularizing the sitar and Indian classical music in Western culture.
• He also served as director of All-India Radio.

Indian Government honours:

• Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1962)
• Padma Bhushan (1967)
• Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (1975)
• Padma Vibhushan (1981)
• Kalidas Samman from the Government of Madhya Pradesh for 1987–88
• Bharat Ratna (1999)

Some other important awards:

• Ramon Magsaysay Award (1992)
• Commander of the Legion of Honour of France (2000)
• Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) for "services to music" (2001)
• UNESCO International Music Council
• Five Grammy Awards

The correct answer is 7.26.

Key Points

• In shotput, for male athletes, the metal ball weighs 7.26 kg.
• This standardized weight ensures fair competition among athletes.
• The shot put is a track and field event where athletes aim to throw the heavy spherical object as far as possible.
• The weight of the shot, combined with the athlete's strength and technique, determines the distance achieved.

The correct answer is The difference between government revenue and government expenditure.

Key Points

• Fiscal Deficit
• A fiscal deficit is a shortfall in a government's income compared with its spending. The government that has a fiscal deficit is spending beyond its means.
• A fiscal deficit is calculated as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP), or simply as total dollars spent in excess of income.
• A fiscal deficit is different from fiscal debt. The latter is the total debt accumulated over years of deficit spending.
• A government creates a fiscal deficit by spending more money than it takes in from taxes and other revenues excluding debt.
• The gap between income and spending is closed by government borrowing.
• The fiscal deficit calculations are based on two components — income and expenditure.
• The U.S. government has had a fiscal deficit in most of the years since World War II.

The correct answer is disguised.

Key Points

• Unemployment occurs when a person who is actively searching for employment is unable to find work.
• It is often used as a measure of the health of the economy.
• Types of Unemployment
• Disguised Unemployment:
• The phenomenon when more people are employed than actually needed. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• Example: agricultural and the unorganized sectors of India.
• Seasonal Unemployment:
• Unemployment occurs during certain seasons of the year.
• Example: Agricultural laborers.
• Structural Unemployment:
• Unemployment arising from the mismatch between the jobs and the skills of the available workers in the market. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• Many people do not get jobs due to a lack of requisite skills and due to the poor educational level.
• Cyclical Unemployment:
• It is the result of the business cycle. Hence statement 3 is not correct.
• Unemployment rises during recessions and declines with economic growth.
• ​Technological Unemployment:
• It is the loss of jobs due to changes in technology.
• ​Frictional Unemployment:
• Frictional Unemployment is also known as Search Unemployment. Hence statement 4 is not correct.
• It refers to the time lag between the jobs when an individual is searching for a new job or is switching between the jobs.
• ​Vulnerable Employment:
• This means people are working informally without proper job contracts.
• These persons are deemed ‘unemployed’ since records of their work are never maintained.

The correct answer is Net Domestic Product.

Key Points

• Fourth Five Year Plan (1969-1974)
• The fourth Five Year Plan was the first plan launched by the Indira Gandhi government amid the pressure of drought, devaluation, and inflationary recession.
• The country was fighting with population explosion, increased unemployment, poverty, and a shackling economy. In addition, the situation in East Pakistan (now independent Bangladesh) was becoming dire as the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and Bangladesh Liberation War took place.
• Funds earmarked for industrial development had to be used for the war effort.
• The result was that this plan period was also no better than the third five-year plan.

 Additional Information

• Five-year plans :​

The correct answer is Badminton.

Key Points

• Badminton
• ​Lawn, court, or badminton game played with a shuttlecock and lightweight rackets.
• The shuttlecock, commonly referred to as a "bird" or "birdie," was historically a little cork hemisphere with 16 goose feathers sewn on it that weighed about 0.17 ounces (5 grams).
• Modern play may still employ these shuttles, although the Badminton World Federation also permits the use of synthetic shuttles.
• The game is called after Badminton, which was initially played around 1873 at the Duke of Beaufort's country home in Gloucestershire, England.
• Poona, a game played by British army officers stationed in India in the 1860s, is directly related to badminton.
• In 1899, the first unofficial all-England men's badminton championships and the inaugural badminton competition for women were arranged the next year.
• Badminton made its Olympic debut in 1972 as a demonstration sport and in 1988 as an exhibition sport.
• It was made a full-medal Olympic sport for the 1992 Games, including competition in the men's and women's singles (one against one) and doubles events (two against two).
• The mixed pairs event debuted in the 1996 Olympics.
• The rectangular court is 44 feet (13.4 metres) long and 17 feet (5.2 metres) in width for singles and doubles, respectively.
• The 2022 BWF World Championships were a badminton competition that took place from August 22 to August 28 at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan (formally known as the Total Energies BWF World Championships 2022 due to sponsorship considerations).

Additional Information

The correct answer is Cultural Heritage.

Key Points

• Mumbai's Byculla Railway Station was awarded the prestigious UNESCO Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage Conservation Award in 2022.
• This award recognizes outstanding efforts in preserving cultural heritage sites.
• Byculla Station, one of India's oldest operational railway stations, underwent a meticulous restoration process to restore its original grandeur.
• This award highlights the successful conservation efforts and the station's significant contribution to India's railway heritage.

The correct answer is High Yielding Variety Seeds.

Key Points

• The green revolution is the rise in agricultural productivity, particularly in developing nations, made possible by the use of novel crops and farming techniques.
• Given that he started the Green Revolution in India, M. S. Swaminathan is regarded as its father. He was motivated by Norman Borlaug's effort.
• Norman Borlaug started the Green Revolution movement in the 1960s. He is referred to as the "Father of the Green Revolution" globally. For his efforts in creating High Yielding Varieties (HYVs) of wheat, it resulted in him being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970.
• In order to enhance food production and reduce hunger and poverty, high-yielding cultivars of rice and wheat were first introduced in India in the 1960s.
• In Punjab, the Green Revolution in India was first implemented in late 1966 or early 1967 as a part of a development initiative launched by international donor organisations and the Indian government.
• One of the innovative techniques created during the Green Revolution was drip irrigation. This technology allowed water to drop slowly and steadily to the roots of plants, saving water and promoting more sustainable agriculture.
• India has achieved significant progress thanks to the Green Revolution, which has brought about a previously unheard-of level of food security. It has helped many non-poor people avoid the poverty and hunger they would have otherwise faced while lifting a significant number of poor people out of poverty

The correct answer is 1905.

Key Points

• The idea of partition of Bengal was brought up during the tenure of Lord Curzon for administrative reasons.
• Partition of Bengal took place on October 16, 1905.
• The reason cited by the British government was that the smaller states can be better administered.
• But the actual reason was to shatter the Hindu-Muslim unity.
• Bengal was to divide into the following:
• Eastern Bengal: Eastern part of Bengal and including Assam in it with its capital at Dacca.
• Western province: It included the western Bengal, Odisha and Bihar with its capital at Calcutta (Kolkata now).
• The province was to be divided on the following bases:
• Language: Separating Hindi speaking regions from Bengali speaking regions.
• Religion: Western Bengal included Hindu majority areas while the other one had Muslim majority areas.

 Additional Information

Anti partition Movement:

• Opposing the decision of dividing the state, people came out on the streets of Bengal in protest.
• People showcased the Hindu-Muslim unity in various processions.
• The day of partition was observed as 'National Day of Mourning'.
• People came out on streets singing 'Bande Mataram' and 'Amar Sonar Bangla'.
• On the day of Raksha Bandhan Hindus and the Muslims tied rakhis on the wrists of each other as a symbol of Brotherhood.

The correct answer is Maximum strength is 250 , and 12 members are nominated by the President.

Key Points

• The term of members of Rajya Sabha is 6 years and one-third members retire after every 2 years.
• Also, one-third of Rajya Sabha members retire every 2 years, so the total tenure should be three times that of two years.
• The 'Council of States' also known as Rajya Sabha, a nomenclature announced by the Chairman in the House on 23 August 1954, has its own distinctive features.
• The origins of the Second House can be traced back to the Montagu-Chelmsford Report of 1918.

 Additional Information

• Qualifications of Rajya Sabha Member:
• Article 84 of the Constitution lays down the qualifications for membership in Parliament.
• A person to be qualified for membership of the Rajya Sabha should possess the following qualifications:
• he must be a citizen of India and make and subscribe before some person authorized on that behalf by the Election Commission an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule to the Constitution;
• he must be not less than 30 years of age;
• he must possess such other qualifications as may be prescribed on that behalf by or under any law made by Parliament.

The correct answer is 68 cm and 70 cm.

Key Points

• The circumference of a standard football is measured according to official regulations.
• A standard football used in professional games typically has a circumference of 68-70 cm.
• This measurement is specified by official football governing bodies like FIFA.
• The correct option for the circumference of a standard football is Option 3: 68-70 cm.
• These specifications ensure uniformity in the game and fairness across all matches.

 Additional Information

The correct answer is Prakrit.

Key Points

• Siddhartha Gautama was born in 563 BCE in Lumbini, Shakya Republic (present-day Nepal) (according to Buddhist tradition).
• The Buddha was born into an aristocratic family in the Shakya clan but eventually renounced lay life.
• According to Buddhist tradition, after several years of mendicancy, meditation, and asceticism, he awakened to understand the mechanism which keeps people trapped in the cycle of rebirth.
• The Buddha then traveled throughout the Ganges plain teaching and building a religious community.
• He taught a middle way between sensual indulgence and the severe asceticism found in the Indian sramaṇa movement.
• He taught a training of the mind that included ethical training, self-restraint, and meditative practices such as jhana and mindfulness.
• The Buddha also critiqued the practices of Brahmin priests, such as animal sacrifice and the caste system.
• He died in 483 BCE or 400 BCE (aged 80).

The correct answer is That.

Key Points

• Kathak dance
• ​One of the eight primary styles of Indian classical dance is kathak.
• It is an Uttar Pradesh classical dancing style. The storytellers or itinerant bards known as Kathakars in ancient northern India are often credited as the creators of Kathak.
• The Vedic Sanskrit words Katha, which means "story," and Kathakar, which means "the one who tells a story" or "to do with stories," are the roots of the word Kathak.
• Traveling Kathakars used dance, songs, and music to transmit tales from the great epics and ancient mythology. Kathak dancers use intricate footwork, flexible body movements, and, most importantly, expressive face expressions to convey a variety of stories.

The correct answer is Haryana.

Key Points

• Gugga Naumi is a snake-worshipping festival.
• The religious festival is celebrated in  Haryana in the month of August and September (navami of Bhadron).
• The festival Guggaa Naumi is celebrated to honor Gugga Ji, a warrior king.
• It is a three-day fair.
• Gugga Navami is the festival celebrated on the day after Krishna Janmashtami dedicated to the Serpent God, Guga

 Additional Information

The correct answer is Aarti Holla-Maini.

Key Points

• In June 2023, Aarti Holla-Maini, a British national, was appointed as the Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA).
• She succeeded Simonetta Di Pippo of Italy.
• Holla-Maini is a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience in international relations and space policy.
• Her appointment marks a significant milestone, as she is the first woman to lead UNOOSA.

Given:

96 × 3 + 48 ÷ 4 - 3 × 4

Formula Used:

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

Calculation:

⇒ 96 × 3 + 48 ÷ 4 - 3 × 4

⇒ 288 + 12 - 12

⇒ 288

The correct answer is option 2.

The radius of a sphere is 4.9 cm. What is the volume of the sphere (approximately)?  1) 493 cm³ 2) 514 cm³ 3) 479 cm³ 4) 463 cm³ 5) The correct answer is option 1

Given:

Radius of the sphere = 4.9 cm.

Formula Used:

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

Calculation:

Let r = 4.9 cm

Volume of the sphere = $\frac{4}{3} \pi (4.9)^3$

4.9³ = 4.9 × 4.9 × 4.9 = 117.649

⇒ Volume of the sphere = $\frac{4}{3} \pi \times 117.649$

⇒ Volume of the sphere = $\frac{4}{3} \times 3.14159 \times 117.649$

⇒ Volume of the sphere = $\frac{4 \times 3.14159 \times 117.649}{3}$

⇒ Volume of the sphere = 4.18879 × 117.649

⇒ Volume of the sphere = 492.975 cm³

The volume of the sphere is approximately 493 cm³.

Given:

Sharman is 20 percent less efficient than Vivek.

Vivek can make a helmet in 20 days.

Formula Used:

Efficiency Ratio = Work done by Sharman / Work done by Vivek

Time = Work / Efficiency

Calculation:

Let the efficiency of Vivek be 1 unit/day.

Efficiency of Sharman = 0.8 unit/day (20% less than Vivek)

Time taken by Vivek to make 1 helmet = 20 days

Work done by Vivek in making 1 helmet = 20 days × 1 unit/day = 20 units

Time taken by Sharman to make the same helmet:

⇒ Time = Work / Efficiency

⇒ Time = 20 units / 0.8 units/day

⇒ Time = 25 days

Sharman can make the same helmet in 25 days.

Given:

Marks in first exam = 420 out of 600

Overall percentage = 70%

Total marks in second exam = 500

Formula Used:

Percentage = (Obtained Marks / Total Marks) × 100

Calculation:

Let the marks obtained in the second exam be x.

Total marks obtained in both exams = 420 + x

Total marks of both exams = 600 + 500 = 1100

Since the overall percentage is 70%, we can write:

$\frac{420 + x}{1100} \times 100 = 70$

⇒ 420 + x = 770

⇒ x = 770 - 420

⇒ x = 350

Marks obtained in second exam = 350

Percentage in second exam = $\frac{350}{500} \times 100$

⇒ Percentage in second exam = 70%

The percentage scored in the second exam is 70%.

Given:

50% of marked price (MP) = 70% of cost price (CP).

No discount is given.

Formula Used:

$Profit \ percentage = \frac{Profit}{Cost \ Price} × 100$

Calculation:

Let the marked price (MP) be M and the cost price (CP) be C.

According to the given condition:

0.5M = 0.7C

⇒ M = $\frac{0.7C}{0.5}$

⇒ M = 1.4C

Since no discount is given, the selling price (SP) is equal to the marked price (MP).

SP = M = 1.4C

Profit = SP - CP

Profit = 1.4C - C

Profit = 0.4C

$Profit \ percentage = \frac{0.4C}{C} × 100$

Profit percentage = 40%

The profit percentage is 40%.

Shortcut Trick

Direct formula: Other Number = (HCF × LCM) ÷ Given Number

⇒ Other Number = (7 × 147) ÷ 21

⇒ Other Number = 1029 ÷ 21

⇒ Other Number = 49

∴ The correct answer is 49.

Alternate Method

Given:

HCF = 7

LCM = 147

First Number (a) = 21

Formula Used:

The product of two numbers is equal to the product of their HCF and LCM.

a × b = HCF × LCM

Calculations:

⇒ 21 × Other Number = 7 × 147

⇒ 21 × Other Number = 1029

⇒ Other Number = 1029 ÷ 21

⇒ Other Number = 49

∴ The correct answer is 49.

Additional Information

Fundamental Property of HCF and LCM

For any two numbers x and y, the relationship x × y = HCF(x, y) × LCM(x, y) always holds true.

Divisibility Rule

The HCF of any set of numbers is always a factor of their LCM. Therefore, LCM is always exactly divisible by HCF.

Co-prime Numbers Property

For two co-prime numbers, the HCF is 1 and the LCM is the product of the two numbers themselves.

Given:

Principal (P) = ₹10,000

Compound Interest (CI) = ₹3,676.31

Time (t) = 1.5 years

Interest is compounded half-yearly.

Formula used:

Compound Interest (CI) = P × [(1 + r/n)^nt - 1]

Where,

P = Principal

r = annual rate of interest (in decimal)

n = number of times the interest is compounded per year (n = 2 for half-yearly)

t = time in years

Calculation:

We know that CI = ₹3,676.31, so:

₹3,676.31 = ₹10,000 × [(1 + r/2)^{2 × 1.5} - 1]

⇒ ₹3,676.31 = ₹10,000 × [(1 + r/2)³ - 1]

⇒ 0.367631 = (1 + r/2)³ - 1

⇒ (1 + r/2)³ = 1.367631

Taking the cube root of both sides:

1 + r/2 = (1.367631)^1/3

1 + r/2 = 1.11

⇒ r/2 = 1.11 - 1 = 0.11

⇒ r = 0.22 = 22%

Therefore, the rate of interest per annum is 22%.

Given:

We need to find the fraction x such that the ratio of x to 1/64 is the same as the ratio of 4/7 to 5/16. This gives us the equation:

(x / 1/64) = (4/7) / (5/16)

Calculation:

Simplify the ratio of 4/7 to 5/16:

(4/7) ÷ (5/16) = (4/7) × (16/5) = 64/35

Set up the equation with this ratio:

x / 1/64 = 64/35

Solve for x:

x = 1/64 × 64/35

Simplify the expression:

x = 1/35

Therefore, the required fraction is 1/35.

Given:

Selling price of an article = Rs. 8175

Discount offered = 25%

Formula Used:

Marked Price (MP) = Selling Price / (1 - Discount Percentage)

Calculation:

Discount Percentage = 25% = 25 / 100 = 0.25

1 - Discount Percentage = 1 - 0.25 = 0.75

Marked Price = Selling Price / (1 - Discount Percentage)

⇒ Marked Price = 8175 / 0.75

⇒ Marked Price = 8175 / 0.75

⇒ Marked Price = 10900

The marked price of the article is Rs. 10900.

Given:

Simple interest rate = 7.5% per annum

Time period = 4 years

Total interest = Rs. 18600

Formula Used:

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

Calculation:

Given, SI = Rs. 18600

Rate (R) = 7.5% per annum

Time (T) = 4 years

We need to find Principal (P)

Using the formula:

Simple Interest = (P × R × T) / 100

⇒ 18600 = (P × 7.5 × 4) / 100

⇒ 18600 = (P × 30) / 100

⇒ 18600 = 0.3P

⇒ P = 18600 / 0.3

⇒ P = 62000

The principal amount is Rs. 62000.

Given:

Initial profit percentage = 45%

Discount given = 30%

Formula Used:

Selling Price after discount = Selling Price × (1 - Discount Percentage)

Initial Selling Price = Cost Price × (1 + Profit Percentage)

Profit Percentage = ((Selling Price - Cost Price) / Cost Price) × 100%

Calculation:

Let the initial Cost Price (CP) be 100.

Initial Selling Price (SP) = CP × (1 + Profit Percentage)

Initial SP = 100 × (1 + 0.45)

⇒ Initial SP = 100 × 1.45

⇒ Initial SP = 145

Selling Price after 30% discount = Initial SP × (1 - Discount Percentage)

Selling Price after discount = 145 × (1 - 0.30)

⇒ Selling Price after discount = 145 × 0.70

⇒ Selling Price after discount = 101.5

Profit Percentage = ((Selling Price after discount - Cost Price) / Cost Price) × 100%

Profit Percentage = ((101.5 - 100) / 100) × 100%

⇒ Profit Percentage = (1.5 / 100) × 100%

⇒ Profit Percentage = 1.5%

The correct answer is option 2 (1.5%).

Given:

Ratio of the areas of two squares = 4 ∶ 9

Formula Used:

Ratio of the areas of squares = (Ratio of their corresponding sides)²

Calculation:

Let the ratio of the corresponding sides be x ∶ y.

According to the formula:

$\Rightarrow \left(\frac{x}{y}\right)^2 = \frac{4}{9}$

Taking the square root of both sides:

$\Rightarrow \frac{x}{y} = \sqrt{\frac{4}{9}}$

$\Rightarrow \frac{x}{y} = \frac{2}{3}$

The ratio of their corresponding sides is 2 ∶ 3.

Given:

Cost price of the first bicycle = Rs. 15000

Cost price of the second bicycle = Rs. 14000

Selling price of the first bicycle = 10% profit

Selling price of the second bicycle = 20% loss

Formula Used:

Profit or Loss = Selling Price - Cost Price

Selling Price at profit = Cost Price + Profit

Selling Price at loss = Cost Price - Loss

Calculation:

Profit on first bicycle = 10% of 15000

⇒ Profit on first bicycle = 0.10 × 15000 = Rs. 1500

Selling price of the first bicycle = 15000 + 1500

⇒ Selling price of the first bicycle = Rs. 16500

Loss on second bicycle = 20% of 14000

⇒ Loss on second bicycle = 0.20 × 14000 = Rs. 2800

Selling price of the second bicycle = 14000 - 2800

⇒ Selling price of the second bicycle = Rs. 11200

Total Cost Price = 15000 + 14000

⇒ Total Cost Price = Rs. 29000

Total Selling Price = 16500 + 11200

⇒ Total Selling Price = Rs. 27700

Overall Loss = Total Cost Price - Total Selling Price

⇒ Overall Loss = 29000 - 27700

⇒ Overall Loss = Rs. 1300

The overall loss is Rs. 1300.

Given:

Price is decreased by 5 percent.

Expenditure remains the same.

Formula Used:

Let the original price be P and the original consumption be C.

Expenditure = Price × Consumption

New Price = P - 5% of P = P - 0.05P = 0.95P

Let the new consumption be C'.

New Expenditure = New Price × New Consumption = 0.95P × C'

Since the expenditure remains the same:

P × C = 0.95P × C'

Calculation:

Dividing both sides by P:

C = 0.95C'

⇒ C' = C / 0.95

Increase in consumption = C' - C

Increase in consumption = (C / 0.95) - C

Increase in consumption = C (1 / 0.95 - 1)

Increase in consumption = C ((100 / 95) - 1)

Increase in consumption = C (1.0526 - 1)

Increase in consumption = C × 0.0526

Increase in consumption percentage = 5.26%

The consumption should be increased by 5.26 percent.

Given:

Numbers: 3376, 3096, 3168, 5724

Formula Used:

A number is divisible by 36 if it is divisible by both 4 and 9.

Divisibility rule for 4: A number is divisible by 4 if the last two digits form a number divisible by 4.

Divisibility rule for 9: A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 9.

Calculation:

1. 3376:

Last two digits: 76 ⇒ 76 ÷ 4 = 19 (divisible by 4)

Sum of digits: 3 + 3 + 7 + 6 = 19 (not divisible by 9)

Therefore, 3376 is not divisible by 36.

2. 3096:

Last two digits: 96 ⇒ 96 ÷ 4 = 24 (divisible by 4)

Sum of digits: 3 + 0 + 9 + 6 = 18 (divisible by 9)

Therefore, 3096 is divisible by 36.

3. 3168:

Last two digits: 68 ⇒ 68 ÷ 4 = 17 (divisible by 4)

Sum of digits: 3 + 1 + 6 + 8 = 18 (divisible by 9)

Therefore, 3168 is divisible by 36.

4. 5724:

Last two digits: 24 ⇒ 24 ÷ 4 = 6 (divisible by 4)

Sum of digits: 5 + 7 + 2 + 4 = 18 (divisible by 9)

Therefore, 5724 is divisible by 36.

Answer: The number that is not divisible by 36 is 3376.

Given:

Numbers: 125, 75, 150, and 70

Formula Used:

Least number which is exactly divisible by given numbers = LCM (Least Common Multiple) of the numbers

Calculation:

Prime factorization:

125 = 5³

75 = 3 × 5²

150 = 2 × 3 × 5²

70 = 2 × 5 × 7

LCM = 2¹ × 3¹ × 5³ × 7¹

⇒ LCM = 2 × 3 × 125 × 7

⇒ LCM = 6 × 125 × 7

⇒ LCM = 750 × 7

⇒ LCM = 5250

The least number which is exactly divisible by 125, 75, 150, and 70 is 5250.

Given:

The average weight of 10 persons increases by 3.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 85 kg.

Formula Used:

New weight = Old weight + Increase in average weight × Number of persons

Calculation:

Increase in average weight = 3.5 kg

Number of persons = 10

Weight of the person replaced = 85 kg

Let the weight of the new person be x kg.

New weight = Old weight + Increase in average weight × Number of persons

⇒ x = 85 + (3.5 × 10)

⇒ x = 85 + 35

⇒ x = 120 kg

The weight of the new person is 120 kg.

Given:

There are 21 consecutive odd numbers.

The average of the first 19 numbers is X.

Formula Used:

Average of last 2 numbers = Average of first 19 numbers + Difference between the average of the last 2 numbers and the average of the first 19 numbers.

Calculation:

Let the first 21 consecutive odd numbers be: a, a+2, a+4, ..., a+40.

The average of the first 19 numbers is given as X.

The first 19 numbers are: a, a+2, a+4, ..., a+36.

Average of the first 19 numbers = (Sum of the first 19 numbers) / 19

X = (a + (a+2) + (a+4) + ... + (a+36)) / 19

Sum of the first 19 numbers = 19a + 2(0+1+2+...+18)

Sum of the first 19 numbers = 19a + 2 × (18×19)/2

Sum of the first 19 numbers = 19a + 342

X = (19a + 342) / 19

19X = 19a + 342

⇒ a = X - 18

The 20th and 21st numbers are: a+38 and a+40.

Average of the last 2 numbers = (a+38 + a+40) / 2

Average of the last 2 numbers = (2a + 78) / 2

Average of the last 2 numbers = a + 39

Substitute a = X - 18:

Average of the last 2 numbers = (X - 18) + 39

Average of the last 2 numbers = X + 21

The average of the last 2 numbers is X + 21.

Given:

R and S together can complete a work in 60 days.

S and T together can complete the same work in 90 days.

R, S, and T all together can complete the work in 45 days.

Formula Used:

Work rate formula: Work done per day = 1 / Number of days

Calculation:

Let the total work be represented by W.

Work done per day by R and S together = 1 / 60

Work done per day by S and T together = 1 / 90

Work done per day by R, S, and T together = 1 / 45

Let work done per day by R, S, and T be R, S, and T respectively.

From the given information:

R + S = 1 / 60

S + T = 1 / 90

R + S + T = 1 / 45

Adding the first two equations:

⇒ (R + S) + (S + T) = 1 / 60 + 1 / 90

⇒ R + 2S + T = (90 + 60) / (60 × 90)

⇒ R + 2S + T = 150 / 5400

⇒ R + 2S + T = 1 / 36

Subtracting the third equation from the above equation:

⇒ (R + 2S + T) - (R + S + T) = 1 / 36 - 1 / 45

⇒ S = (45 - 36) / (36 × 45)

⇒ S = 9 / 1620

⇒ S = 1 / 180

Substituting S in R + S = 1 / 60:

⇒ R + 1 / 180 = 1 / 60

⇒ R = 1 / 60 - 1 / 180

⇒ R = (3 - 1) / 180

⇒ R = 2 / 180

⇒ R = 1 / 90

Substituting S in S + T = 1 / 90:

⇒ 1 / 180 + T = 1 / 90

⇒ T = 1 / 90 - 1 / 180

⇒ T = (2 - 1) / 180

⇒ T = 1 / 180

Therefore, work done per day by R and T together:

⇒ R + T = 1 / 90 + 1 / 180

⇒ R + T = (2 + 1) / 180

⇒ R + T = 3 / 180

⇒ R + T = 1 / 60

Thus, R and T together will take:

⇒ 1 / (1 / 60) = 60 days

The correct answer is option 4.

Given:

Aman can cover a certain distance in 16 hours.

When his speed is increased by 5 km/hr, the same distance can be covered in 14 hours.

Formula Used:

Distance = Speed × Time

Calculation:

Let the original speed be km/hr.

Distance = S × 16

New speed = S + 5 km/hr

Distance = (S + 5) × 14

Since both expressions represent the same distance:

$S \times 16 = (S + 5) \times 14$

⇒ 16S = 14(S + 5)

⇒ 16S = 14S + 70

⇒ 16S - 14S = 70

⇒ 2S = 70

⇒ S = 35 km/hr

Distance = S × 16

Distance = 35 × 16

Distance = 560 km

The correct answer is option 1.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The word "dear" means someone who is loved or cherished; it is often used to describe a close friend or loved one. (प्रिय)
• Example: She is a dear friend who has always been there for me in times of need.
• "Dearest" refers to someone who is most loved or cherished, but it is usually used without an article like "a". (सबसे प्रिय)
• Example: You are my dearest friend, and I cherish our friendship dearly.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

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

• Such a dears (इतने प्यारे): This phrase is incorrect in the given context.
• Example: Incorrect usage in this context.
• No improvement (कोई सुधार नहीं): This option is incorrect because the original sentence has a grammatical error.
• Example: The sentence needs improvement as "dearest" should not be used with "a".
• Such a dearer (इतना प्यारा): This phrase is grammatically incorrect.
• Example: Incorrect usage in this context.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect form of the verb "hearing" used after "can't".
• The correct form should be "hear" since "can't" requires the base form of the verb.
• The correct phrase should be "hear what," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "I can't hear what he's saying."

Additional Information 

• hears what – The form "hears" is incorrect after "can't".
• heard what – The form "heard" is incorrect after "can't".
• hear what – The correct form after "can't".

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "lonesum" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "lonesome". (अकेला)
• Example: She felt lonesome after her friends left the city.
• "Lonesome" refers to being unhappy because of being alone or without friends. (अकेला)
• Example: The lonesome traveler found solace in the quiet countryside.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Option 1: Mr. Lloyd a second time produced his snuff-box.
• All words are correctly spelled. (सभी शब्द सही ढंग से लिखे गए हैं)
• Option 3: It had been his companion for twelve years, always standing on the same spot, always lending its handle to him in the early morning.
• All words are correctly spelled. (सभी शब्द सही ढंग से लिखे गए हैं)
• Option 4: How much I wished to reply fully to this question!
• All words are correctly spelled. (सभी शब्द सही ढंग से लिखे गए हैं)

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "little" means small in size, amount, or degree. (छोटा)
• Example: She has a little puppy that is very playful.
• "Quaint" refers to something attractively unusual or old-fashioned. (पुराना पर आकर्षक)
• Example: The town is known for its quaint cottages and charming streets.
• Hence, the phrase "quaint little villages" makes perfect sense as it describes villages that are charmingly small and old-fashioned.

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: a little (थोड़ा): Slight in amount.
• Example: I need a little help with my homework.
• Option 2: puny (कमज़ोर): Small and weak.
• Example: He felt puny and insignificant compared to the towering athletes.
• Option 4: short (छोटा): Having little length.
• Example: He gave a short speech at the event.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The word "They're" is a contraction for "they are", which is used to indicate that "they" (a group of people or things) are performing an action. (वे हैं)
• Example: They're going to the market to buy groceries.
• "They're" is used to describe the action of a group of people or things. (वे हैं)
• Example: They're working on the project together.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

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

• They (वे): Used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
• Example: They are planning to visit the museum this weekend.
• There (वहाँ): Used to indicate a place or position.
• Example: There is a cat sitting on the roof.
• Their (उनका): Possessive form of 'they', used to indicate that something belongs to or is associated with the people or things previously mentioned.
• Example: Their house is located on the hilltop.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the subject-verb agreement.
• The subject "Enabling nursing homes to operate effectively during a pandemic" is singular, so the verb should be "requires" instead of "require."
• The correct phrase should be "requires a clear-eyed understanding of their capabilities, and limitations."
• Thus, the error is located in part 4 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "Enabling nursing homes to operate effectively during a pandemic requires a clear-eyed understanding of their capabilities, and limitations."

 

Additional Information

• 1: "understanding of their capabilities, and limitations." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• 2: "Enabling nursing homes to operate effectively" – 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 4.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The idiom "Pitch and toss" refers to a game of chance. (भाग्य का खेल)
• Example: Investing in the stock market can sometimes feel like a pitch and toss, where outcomes are uncertain.
• "Pitch and toss" is used to describe situations where outcomes are highly unpredictable and reliant on luck. (भाग्य पर निर्भरता)
• Example: Life is often a pitch and toss, and we must be prepared for anything that comes our way.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

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

• To feel unlucky (दुर्भाग्य महसूस करना): To experience a sense of misfortune.
• Example: After missing the bus, he felt very unlucky.
• To reveal a secret (राज़ खोलना): To disclose confidential information.
• Example: She accidentally revealed the secret about the surprise party.
• A brief account of something (संक्षिप्त विवरण): A short summary or description.
• Example: The professor gave a brief account of the history of the Roman Empire.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The phrase "suddenly without thinking about it" means acting impulsively or without careful consideration. (बिना सोचे-समझे अचानक करना)
• Example: He apologized for his angry remarks, admitting that he spoke suddenly without thinking about it.
• "In the heat of the moment" refers to doing something impulsively or without thinking, often due to strong emotions. (भावनाओं में बहकर कुछ करना)
• Example: She regretted the harsh words she said in the heat of the moment.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Kicked the bucket (मर जाना): A slang phrase meaning to die.
• Example: Sadly, their beloved pet kicked the bucket last night.
• Let the cat out of the bag (राज़ खोल देना): To reveal a secret or disclose something that was supposed to be kept confidential.
• Example: She accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.
• Hit the nail on the head (बिलकुल सही कहना): To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
• Example: His comment about the budget issue really hit the nail on the head.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "agnostic" means a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God. (अज्ञेयवादी)
• Example: After years of studying different religions, she identified herself as agnostic.
• "Skeptic" refers to a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions. (संशयवादी)
• Example: He was a skeptic who always questioned the validity of scientific claims without evidence.
• Hence, we can infer that the synonym of 'agnostic' is 'skeptic'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Demonic (पिशाच): Relating to or characteristic of demons or evil spirits.
• Example: The film portrayed demonic entities terrorizing the village.
• Religious (धार्मिक): Relating to or believing in a religion.
• Example: He is a very religious person who attends church every Sunday.
• Godly (धार्मिक): Devoutly religious; pious.
• Example: She led a godly life dedicated to helping others and serving her faith.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "Array" means an impressive display or range of a particular type of thing. (श्रृंखला)
• Example: The store offers an array of electronic gadgets.
• "Unit" refers to a single thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity. (इकाई)
• Example: Each unit in the apartment complex is equipped with modern amenities.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Array' is 'Unit'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Unit.

Additional Information

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

• Adorn (सजाना): To make more beautiful or attractive.
• Example: She likes to adorn her living room with fresh flowers.
• Cluster (समूह): A group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together.
• Example: A cluster of stars was visible in the night sky.
• Apparel (परिधान): Clothing, especially formal.
• Example: Traditional apparel is often worn during cultural festivals.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect usage of the question tag "isn't they?"
• The subject "slippers" is plural, hence the correct question tag should be "aren't they?"
• The correct phrase should be "These are your slippers on the ground, aren't they?" ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part 4 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "These are your slippers on the ground, aren't they?"

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "No error" – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in part 4.
• Option 2: "slippers on the" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 3: "These are your" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 4: "ground, isn't they?" – This part contains the error, as previously explained.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "profligate" means recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources; having low moral standards. (बदचलन)
• Example: His profligate spending habits left him penniless within a year.
• "Conserve" refers to the act of protecting something from harm or destruction, especially resources. (संरक्षण करना)
• Example: We must conserve water to ensure we have enough for future generations.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'profligate' is 'conserve'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

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

• Wild (जंगली): Living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated or cultivated.
• Example: The wild animals roamed freely across the plains.
• Liberal (उदार): Open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values.
• Example: She has liberal views on education and believes in progressive teaching methods.
• Lewd (अश्लील): Crude and offensive in a sexual way.
• Example: The comedian's lewd jokes were not appreciated by everyone in the audience.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The word "emanate" means to come out from a source; to flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin. (निकलना)
• Example: Light emanated from the lamp, filling the room with a warm glow.
• "Emanates" refers to the present tense form of the verb "emanate," indicating that something is currently coming out from a source. (प्रसारित होता है)
• Example: The fragrance of jasmine emanates from the garden every evening.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

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

• Has emanate (है प्रसारित): This is grammatically incorrect as "has" should be followed by the past participle form of the verb.
• Example: The sentence "The brook has emanate from an underground spring" is incorrect.
• Had emanate (था प्रसारित): This is also grammatically incorrect as "had" should be followed by the past participle form of the verb.
• Example: The sentence "The brook had emanate from an underground spring" is incorrect.
• Has emanating (है प्रसारित हो रहा): This is grammatically incorrect as "has" should be followed by the past participle form of the verb.
• Example: The sentence "The brook has emanating from an underground spring" is incorrect.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the phrase "more better than".
• "Better" is already a comparative form, so using "more" with it is redundant and incorrect.
• The correct phrase should be "better than", 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: "Be the best*, better than** the rest."*

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "Be the best," – 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 1.
• Option 4: "the rest." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "asured" is incorrectly spelt and does not have a meaning in English. The correct spelling should be "assured" which means to tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts they may have. (आश्वासन दिया)
• Example: He assured me that he would fix the issue by tomorrow.
• "Assured" means guaranteed or promised confidently. (आश्वासन दिया)
• Example: The doctor assured the patient that the surgery was a success.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Today (आज): On or in the course of this present day.
• Example: I have a meeting scheduled for today.
• Perform (प्रदर्शन करना): To carry out, accomplish, or fulfill an action, task, or function.
• Example: The musician will perform at the concert tonight.
• Rites (संस्कार): A religious or other solemn ceremony or act.
• Example: The priest performed the last rites for the deceased.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The context of the passage suggests that a specific number of years is needed to indicate how long Mr. Reed has been dead, and "nine" fits perfectly as it is a clear and specific duration.
• "An" and "the" are articles that do not indicate a specific duration of time.
• "Complete" is an adjective that does not provide a specific measure of time.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Sentence: Mr. Reed had been dead for nine years: it was in this chamber he (2) _________ his last; here he (3) ________ in state; hence his coffin was (4) _________ by the undertaker's men; and, since that day, a (5) ___________ of dreary consecration had guarded it from frequent intrusion.

Additional Information

• An (एक): an indefinite article used before words starting with a vowel sound.
• The (यह): a definite article used to specify a particular noun that is known to the reader.
• Complete (पूर्ण): an adjective meaning whole or finished.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "breathed" is the most suitable option as it correctly completes the phrase "breathed his last", which is a commonly used expression to indicate that someone has died.
• "Exhaled" also means to breathe out, but it is less commonly used in the context of someone dying.
• "Panted" means to breathe with short, quick breaths, typically after exertion or when in distress, and it does not fit the context of dying peacefully or naturally.
• "Sigh" is a noun, but we need a verb here to indicate the action of breathing one's last.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Sentence: Mr. Reed had been dead for nine years: it was in this chamber he breathed his last; here he (3) ________ in state; hence his coffin was (4) _________ by the undertaker's men; and, since that day, a (5) ___________ of dreary consecration had guarded it from frequent intrusion.

Additional Information

• Exhaled (सांस छोड़ना): means breathed out, but less commonly used in this context.
• Panted (हांफना): means to breathe with short, quick breaths, typically after exertion.
• Sigh (निःश्वास): means to emit a long, deep, audible breath expressing sadness or relief, but it's a noun here.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The word "lay" is the past tense of "lie" and is used correctly to indicate that Mr. Reed's body was placed in state after he died.
• "Laid" is the past tense of "lay" (to place something down) and does not fit the context as the sentence requires the intransitive verb "lie" (to recline or be in a resting position).
• "Keeps" and "kept" suggest ongoing or past continuous action, which is not suitable for indicating the state of Mr. Reed at the time mentioned.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Sentence: Mr. Reed had been dead for nine years: it was in this chamber he breathed his last; here he lay in state; hence his coffin was (4) _________ by the undertaker's men; and, since that day, a (5) ___________ of dreary consecration had guarded it from frequent intrusion.

Additional Information

• Laid (रखा हुआ): the past tense of "lay" (to place something down).
• Keeps (रखता है): present tense, suggesting ongoing action.
• Kept (रखा हुआ): past tense, suggesting past continuous action.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The word "borne" is the past participle of "bear," meaning to carry or transport. It is the correct form to use in this context, indicating that the coffin was carried by the undertaker's men.
• "Beared" and "bearded" are incorrect forms and do not fit the context.
• "Bear" is the base form of the verb and does not fit the past tense context of the sentence.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Sentence: Mr. Reed had been dead for nine years: it was in this chamber he breathed his last; here he lay in state; hence his coffin was borne by the undertaker's men; and, since that day, a (5) ___________ of dreary consecration had guarded it from frequent intrusion.

Additional Information

• Borne (ले जाया गया): means carried or transported, suitable for past tense use.
• Beared: an incorrect verb form.
• Bear (ले जाना): base form, not fitting the past participle requirement.
• Bearded: means having a beard, not applicable in this context.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The word "sense" is the most appropriate option as it fits the context of the sentence, indicating that a feeling or atmosphere of dreary consecration has guarded the chamber from frequent intrusion.
• "Liking" refers to a feeling of regard or preference, which does not fit the context.
• "Meaning" refers to what is meant by a word or action, which is not suitable in this context.
• "Alignment" refers to arrangement in a straight line or correct relative positions, which is not relevant here.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Sentence: Mr. Reed had been dead for nine years: it was in this chamber he breathed his last; here he lay in state; hence his coffin was borne by the undertaker's men; and, since that day, a sense of dreary consecration had guarded it from frequent intrusion.

Additional Information

• Sense (भावना): means a feeling or perception, suitable for describing the atmosphere.
• Liking (पसंद): means a feeling of affection, not fitting the context.
• Meaning (अर्थ): means what is meant, not relevant here.
• Alignment (संरेखण): means correct positioning, which does not fit the context.

मेरी दादी जी हम सभी बच्चों को हर रात एक नई (कथानिका) कहानी सुनाती हैं।

Key Points

• कथानिका एक तत्सम शब्द होता है, जिसका तद्भव शब्द है - कहानी।
• तत्सम - जिन शब्दों को संस्कृत से बिना किसी परिवर्तन के ले लिया जाता है, उन्हें तत्सम शब्द कहते हैं। 
• जैसे- चंद्र, क्षेत्र, मुख, दुग्ध आदि।
• तद्भव - जिन शब्दों में समय और परिस्थितियों के कारण कुछ परिवर्तन होने से जो शब्द बने हैं, उन्हें तद्भव कहते हैं। 
• जैसे- चाँद, खेत, मुँह, दूध, आदि।​

Additional Informationतत्सम तद्भव के अन्य उदाहरण -

पानी-पानी होना मुहावरे का अर्थ - ​बहुत लज्जित होना।

Key Points

• मुहावरा - ऐसे वाक्यांश, जो सामान्य अर्थ का बोध न कराकर किसी विलक्षण अर्थ को प्रकट करते है, उसे मुहावरा कहते है।
• जैसे : ​​​खेत रहना का अर्थ- शहीद होना। वाक्य प्रयोग - पाकिस्तान से मुठभेड़ में कई भारतीय सैनिक "खेत रह गए"।

Additional Informationमुहावरे के अर्थ व वाक्य प्रयोग - 

रेखांकित शब्द का तत्सम शब्द - कुक्कुर होता है।

Key Points

• कुत्ता एक तद्भव शब्द है जिसका तत्सम शब्द कुक्कुर होता है।
• तत्सम - जिन शब्दों को संस्कृत से बिना किसी परिवर्तन के ले लिया जाता है, उन्हें तत्सम शब्द कहते हैं। 
• जैसे - अग्नि, गृह, मार्ग आदि।
• तद्भव - जिन शब्दों में समय और परिस्थितियों के कारण कुछ परिवर्तन होने से जो शब्द बने हैं, उन्हें तद्भव कहते हैं। 
• जैसे- आग, घर, पग आदि।​
• अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Informationकुछ महत्वपूर्ण ​तत्सम और तद्भव शब्द -

उसकी तुलना किसी से नहीं की जा सकती, रेखांकित भाग के लिए एक सार्थक शब्द - अतुलनीय।

Key Points

• वाक्यांश के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द - अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द को प्रयुक्त करना ही वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द कहलाता है।
• अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।

Additional Informationकुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द -

मेरे जो पड़ोसी हैं वे बड़े ही (कुटिल) ऋजु प्रवृत्ति के हैं।

Key Points

• ऋजु का अर्थ है - सीधा।
• कुटिल का अर्थ है - टेढ़ा।
• विलोम - जब कोई एक शब्द किसी दूसरे शब्द का उल्टा या विपरीत अर्थ व्यक्त करे, तो उसे विलोम शब्द कहा जाता है।
• अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Informationकुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण विलोम शब्द -

वह सांयकाल आया था जब मैं नहीं था, सही शब्दों वाले विकल्प है।

Key Points

• वाक्य में लिंग, वचन, पुरुष, काल, कारक आदि का क्रिया के साथ ठीक-ठीक मेल हो, उसे शुद्ध वाक्य कहते है।
• पदों के उचित क्रम में न होने पर उसके भाव या अर्थ में स्पष्टता नहीं रहती और इसे वाक्य की पदक्रम संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ कहा जाता है।
• अशुद्ध वाक्य - वह सायंकाल के समय आया था जब मैं नहीं था।
• शुद्ध वाक्य - वह सायंकाल आया था जब मैं नहीं था।।
• सायंकाल अपने आप में समय को बताता है, इसलिए इसके साथ समय का प्रयोग करना उचित नहीं होता है।

Additional Informationवचन, कारक, क्रिया विशेषण व विशेषण संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ - 

कमल कोमल होता है, सही वाक्य है।

Key Points

• वाक्य में लिंग, वचन, पुरुष, काल, कारक आदि का क्रिया के साथ ठीक-ठीक मेल हो उसे शुद्ध वाक्य कहते है।
• किसी वाक्यांश या वाक्य में शब्दों का सही क्रम वाक्य विन्यास कहलाता है।
• अन्य विकल्प  त्रुटियुक्त हैं।

Additional Information

शब्द-अर्थ व वचन संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ -