SSC GD Constable (2024) Official Paper (Held On: 06 Mar, 2024 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

The best completes the pattern given:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Given equation: 15 - 26 + 13 × 22 ÷ 5 = 35

Option 1) 22 and 26

Two numbers should be interchanged:

⇒ 15 - 22 + 13 × 26 ÷ 5 = 35

⇒ 15 - 22 + 67.6 = 35

⇒ 82.6 - 22 = 35

⇒ 60.6 = 35

Option 2) 15 and 13

Two numbers should be interchanged:

⇒ 13 - 26 + 15 × 22 ÷ 5 = 35

⇒ 13 - 26 + 66 = 35

⇒ 79 - 26 = 35

⇒ 53 = 35

Option 3) 15 and 22

Two numbers should be interchanged:

⇒ 22 - 26 + 13 × 15 ÷ 5 = 35

⇒ 22 - 26 + 39 = 35

⇒ 61 - 26 = 35

⇒ 35 = 35

Option 4) 35 and 5

Two numbers should be interchanged:

⇒ 15 - 26 + 13 × 22 ÷ 35 = 5

⇒ 15 - 26 + 8.17 = 5

⇒ 23.17 - 26 = 5

⇒ -2.83 = 5

Hence, the correct answer is "15 and 22".

Given equation: 14 × 5 + 36 - 27 ÷ 3 = 85

Option 1) 36 and 85

Two numbers should be interchanged:

⇒ 14 × 5 + 85 - 27 ÷ 3 = 36

⇒ 14 × 5 + 85 - 9 = 36

⇒ 70 + 85 - 9 = 36

⇒ 155 - 9 = 36

⇒ 146 = 36

Option 2) 27 and 36

Two numbers should be interchanged:

⇒ 14 × 5 + 27 - 36 ÷ 3 = 85

⇒ 14 × 5 + 27 - 12 = 85

⇒ 70 + 27 - 12 = 85

⇒ 97 - 12 = 85

⇒ 85 = 85

Option 3) 14 and 36

Two numbers should be interchanged:

⇒ 36 × 5 + 14 - 27 ÷ 3 = 85

⇒ 180 + 14 - 9 = 85

⇒ 194 - 9 = 85

⇒ 185 = 85

Option 4) 5 and 3

Two numbers should be interchanged:

⇒ 14 × 5 + 36 - 27 ÷ 3 = 85

⇒ 14 × 5 + 36 - 9 = 85

⇒ 70 + 36 - 9 = 85

⇒ 106 - 9 = 85

⇒ 97 = 85

Hence, the correct answer is "27 and 36".

The logic followed here is:

Curve shape gets reverse one by one in each next figure.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "UZ".

Given statement:

I: No powder is a lipstick.

II: All lipsticks are creams.

III: No cream is a lotion.

The least possible Venn diagram:

Conclusion

I: No lipstick is a lotion. - True (Because, All lipsticks are creams and No cream is a lotion, so No lipstick is a lotion it is definite)

II: No powder is a cream. - False (Because, No powder is a lipstick given but there is no direct relation given between powder and creams)

So, Only conclusion I follows.

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

The logic followed here is:

Curve is removed by 1 in each next figure 1st remove top curves then bottom.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is: 

Hence, the correct answer is "317".

Given: Eight boys A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H.

1. A and H are at extreme ends of the row.

2. E and F are immediate neighbours of B.

3. C is fourth to the left of B.

4. F is to the immediate left of A.

5. D is not the immediate neighbour of C.

Final arrangement:

So, E is sitting on the immediate left of B.

Hence, the correct answer is "E".

The logic followed here is: 

BKO ∶ ENR 

B + 3 = E; K + 3 = N; O + 3 = R

Similarly, TYC ∶ ?

T + 3 = W; Y + 3 = B; C + 3 = F.

Hence, the correct answer is "WBF".

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

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. 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.

Final arrangement:

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

Hence, the correct answer is "P".

The logic followed here is:

Given Sequence: hiijhi_jhi_jhi_jhiijhiijh_ij

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

Option 1) hiih → hiij / hihj / hiij / hiij / hiij / hiij / hhij

Option 2) hjji → hiij / hihj / hijj / hijj / hiij / hiij / hiij

Option 3) hiij → hiij / hihj / hiij / hiij / hiij / hiij / hjij

Option 4) iiii  → hiij / hiij / hiij / hiij / hiij / hiij / hiij

Here, 'hiij' followed a pattern.

Hence, the correct answer is "iiii".

The logic followed here is:

'ADVISE' is coded as 'YBTGQC'.

Similarly, the code for 'BUILDS':

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Currency of the country.

Here,

BANGLADESH : TAKA → TAKA is the currency of BANGLADESH.

Similarly,

ARGENTINA : PESO → PESO is the currency of ARGENTINA.

Similarly,

JAPAN : YEN → YEN is the currency of JAPAN.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "63".

Family Chart:

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

So, D is 'Wife's father' of F.

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

The correct Dictionary order is:

2. Consider
3. Consign
4. Consist
5. Consolation
6. Consonant

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

According to the given information:

So, the code for 'C' = 3.

Hence, the correct answer is "3".

The correct answer is 96.63 crores.

Key Points

• Census 2011
• It was the 15th Census of India and the 7th Census of Independent India.
• Census 2011 Commissioner: C. Chandramouli
• Slogan: Our Census, Our Future
• No. of districts: 640
• No. of towns: 7933
• No.of villages: 640930
• The total population of India as per the Census 2011 is 1210.19 million of which 623.7 million were males and 623.7 million were females.
• Sex Ratio: 943 Females/1000 Males 
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• Child Sex Ratio: 919( Rural- 923, Urban- 905)
• The density of Population: 382 Person/Km2
• Literacy Rate: 74.04% of the total population( males: 82.14% and females: 65.46%)
• Population Growth Rate during the decade: 17.7%

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.

Key Points

• Kummi is a traditional folk dance form that is widely popular in the state of Tamil Nadu.
• The dance is usually performed by women during various festivals and social occasions.
• It involves rhythmic clapping and is considered one of the oldest forms of village dances in Tamil Nadu.
• Participants form circles or lines and dance to folk songs sung by the group.

Additional Information

• Kummi Variants
• There are several variants of Kummi dance, including Veera Kummi, which is performed to celebrate valor and bravery.
• Another popular variant is Sevai Kummi, performed as a form of worship.
• Role in Tamil Culture
• Kummi plays a significant role in preserving the cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu.
• The dance is often taught to younger generations to ensure its continuity.

The correct answer is Table Tennis.

Key Points

• Table Tennis​
• Table tennis tables are regulated playing surfaces designed specifically for the game of table tennis (ping-pong).
• Table tennis tables measure
• Length: 2.74m
• Breadth: 1.525m
• The playing surface of a ping-pong table must be set at a height of 2.5’ | 76 cm.
• Materials: Plywood, particle-board, concrete, metal, plastic, fiberglass.

 Additional Information

• Cricket
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body for cricket.
• It oversees both international and Test cricket matches, setting the rules and standards that govern the game internationally.
• ICC is responsible for the organization and governance of cricket's major international tournaments, notably the ICC Cricket World Cup.
• It also appoints the umpires and officials that oversee all sanctioned international matches.
• The organization was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives from Australia, England, and South Africa. It was renamed the International Cricket Conference in 1965, and then took its current name in 1989.
• Badminton 
• Originated in India as "Poona" in  the 1860s.
• Adopted by British officers and named after Badminton House in England.
• First All England Open Badminton Championships held in 1899.
• Became an Olympic sport in 1992.
• Squash
• Evolved from rackets games like "pelota" and "painta" in the 19th century.
• First official Squash World Championships held in 1976.
• Often played in indoor courts with four walls.
• Requires speed, agility, and precision.

The correct answer is Both A and B.

Key Points

• A balanced budget is a budget in which revenues are equal to expenditures, such that there is no budget deficit or surplus.
• This balanced budget is most frequently applied to public sector budgeting.
• A surplus budget is if the expected government revenues exceed the estimated government expenditure in a particular financial year.
• This means that the government’s earnings from taxes levied are greater than the amount the government spends on public welfare.
• A deficit budget if the estimated government expenditure exceeds the expected government revenue in a particular financial year.

The correct answer is Three.

Key Points

• Independence Day:
• Celebrated on August 15th
• Commemorates India's independence from British rule in 1947
• Marked by flag hoisting ceremonies, patriotic songs, and cultural performances across the country.
• Schools and government offices often organize special events and parades.
• Republic Day:
• Celebrated on January 26th
• Honors the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950
• Features a grand parade in New Delhi showcasing India's military might and cultural diversity.
• Tableaux representing different states and Union Territories participate in the parade.
• Gandhi Jayanti:
• Celebrated on October 2nd
• Marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India's independence movement
• Observed as a day of non-violence and peace.
• People pay tribute to Gandhiji by cleaning public places, organizing peace marches, and participating in prayer services.

The correct answer is Golf.

Key Points

• Golf
• Originated in Scotland in the 15th century.
• Involves hitting a small ball into a series of holes using various clubs.
• The player with the fewest strokes wins.
• Major tournaments include The Masters, the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and the PGA Championship.

Additional Information

• Cricket
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body for cricket.
• It oversees both international and Test cricket matches, setting the rules and standards that govern the game internationally.
• ICC is responsible for the organization and governance of cricket's major international tournaments, notably the ICC Cricket World Cup.
• It also appoints the umpires and officials that oversee all sanctioned international matches.
• The organization was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives from Australia, England, and South Africa. It was renamed the International Cricket Conference in 1965, and then took its current name in 1989.
• Hockey
• Originated in England in the 19th century.
• Played on a field with two goals at opposite ends.
• Players use sticks to hit a ball into the opponent's goal.
• Popular in countries like India, Pakistan, Australia, and Germany.
• The FIH Hockey World Cup is the most prestigious international hockey tournament.
• Football
• Evolved from various traditional ball games in England.
• First codified rules established in the mid-19th century.
• Played on a rectangular field with two goals.
• Popularized globally and is the world's most-watched sport.
• The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious football tournament.

The correct answer is West Bengal.

Key Points

• India shares a border with Bhutan, a landlocked country nestled in the Eastern Himalayas. The 699 km long border touches four Indian states:
• Sikkim: Shares the shortest border with Bhutan.
• West Bengal: The border between the two countries runs through the Dooars region.
• Assam: Shares a significant portion of the border with Bhutan.
• Arunachal Pradesh: The easternmost state of India shares a border with Bhutan.
• The India-Bhutan border is relatively peaceful and open, with frequent cross-border interactions and trade. Both countries share strong historical and cultural ties.

The correct answer is 24.6.

Key Points

• The proportion of GDP contributed by the industrial sector increased in the period from 11.8 per cent in 1950-51 to 24.6 per cent in 1990-91.
• This significant growth can be attributed to various factors, including:
• Government Policies: The government's focus on industrialization through various Five-Year Plans and industrial policies.
• Public Sector Investment: Substantial investment in public sector enterprises in key industries like steel, heavy engineering, and power.
• Private Sector Growth: The gradual liberalization of the economy and increased private sector participation.
• Technological Advancements: Adoption of new technologies and improved production processes.
• However, it's important to note that the share of the industrial sector in India's GDP has been declining in recent years due to the rise of the services sector.

The correct answer is Salman Rushdie.

Key Points

• India-born American writer Salman Rushdie has won the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade 2023.
• Rushdie will receive the award at a ceremony in Frankfurt on October 22, 2023. It will also be broadcasted live on German public TV.
• Rushdie's second novel, Midnight's Children (1981), won the Booker Prize in 1981 and was deemed "the best novel of all winners" on two occasions, marking the 25th and the 40th anniversary of the prize.

 Additional Information

• The Peace Prize of the German Book Trade is an international peace prize that is awarded annually by the German Publishers and Booksellers Association.
• The prize has been awarded since 1950 traditionally on the Sunday of the Frankfurt Book Fair which usually takes place in October.
• The prize includes 25,000 euros.
• The Peace Prize acknowledges individuals who have been committed and contributed towards the realization of peace and humanity through their work especially in the field of literature, art, and science.

The correct answer is Article 161.

Key Points

• Article 161 of the Indian constitution deals with the Pardoning Power of the Governor.
• Previously, the governor cannot pardon the death sentence.
• The governor does not have the power to pardon the sentence inflicted by the court-martial on the convict.

 Additional Information

• Article 163 Council of Ministers to assist and advise the Governor:
• The Chief Minister shall have a Council of Ministers to assist and advise him in the discharge of his duties, except so far as is necessary for the exercise of his functions by the Governor in his discretion.
• If any question arises as to whether any matter falls within the discretion of the Governor, the decision of the Governor shall be final and the validity of any action taken by the Governor shall not be questioned on the grounds that he should or should not have done so. Acted with his discretion.
• The advice given by the Ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any court.
• Article 164
• The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister, and the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. Provided that in the State of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may, in addition, be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and backward classes or any other work.
• The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State.
• Before a Minister enters upon his office, the Governor shall administer so him the oaths of office and of secrecy according to the forms set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule.
• A Minister who for any period of six consecutive months is not a member of the Legislature of the State shall at the expiration of that period cease to be a Minister.
• The salaries and allowances of Ministers shall be such as the Legislature of the State may from time to time by law determine and, until the Legislature of the State so determines, shall be as specified in the Second Schedule The Advocate General for the State
• Article 162:
• The extent of executive power of State Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the executive power of a State shall extend to the matters with respect to which the Legislature of the State has the power to make laws Provided that in any matter with respect to which the Legislature of a State.

The correct answer is Aswin Sekhar.

Key Points

• The International Astronomical Union is a nongovernmental organization with the objective of advancing astronomy in all aspects, including promoting astronomical research, outreach, education, and development through global cooperation.
• It was founded in 1919 and is based in Paris, France.

International Astronomical Union:

• It was formed on 28 July 1919.
• Its president is Evin van Dishoek.
• Maria Teresa Lago is the Secretary General.
• Headquarters: Paris, France

Additional Information

• Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla is the current Administrator of the German Aerospace Center.
• Bill Nelson is the current Administrator of NASA.
• Josef Aschbacher is the current Administrator of the European Space Agency.

The correct answer is Tabla.

Key Points

• Ustad Zakir Hussain is associated with the musical instrument, Tabla.
• He collaborated with the famous American band 'The Beatles' which deserves special mention.
• He was designated with awards:
• ​Padma Shri in 1988
• Padma Bhushan in 2002
• Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1990
• United States National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship, the highest award given to traditional artists and musicians by the USA.

Additional Information

• Albums of Ustad Zakir Hussain:
• ‘Saturday Night in Bombay’
• ‘The Believer’.

The correct answer is France.

Key Points 

• Mallika Sarabhai, a renowned Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and social activist, was honored by the French government with the "French Palme D'Or" in 1977.
• This prestigious award recognized her exceptional talent and contribution to the field of dance.
• She was honored as the "Best Soloist Artist" among 400 dancers from 25 countries at an international dance festival in Paris.
• This award solidified her position as one of India's leading classical dancers and brought international acclaim to Indian classical dance forms.

The correct answer is 2017.

Key Points

• IGST stands for Integrated Goods and Services Tax.
• It is a part of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) mechanism in India.
• IGST is levied on inter-state supplies of goods and services, including imports into India.
• It is governed by the IGST Act, which is one of the four key legislations under the GST framework.
• The tax revenue collected under IGST is shared between the Central and State governments.

 Additional Information

• The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in India on 1st July 2017.
• It is a comprehensive, multi-stage, destination-based tax that is levied on every value addition.
• GST is categorized into three types: CGST (Central Goods and Services Tax), SGST (State Goods and Services Tax), and IGST (Integrated Goods and Services Tax).
• The introduction of GST has replaced many indirect taxes previously levied by the Central and State governments.
• GST aims to create a single, unified Indian market to make the economy stronger and more efficient.

The correct answer is Industrial licensing.

Key Points

• Licence Raj
• A system of strict government control and regulation of the Indian economy from the 1950s to the early 1990s.
• Businesses required licenses to operate, leading to bureaucratic delays and inefficiencies.
• Aimed to protect domestic industries and ensure equitable development.
• Industrial Licensing
• A specific component of the Licence Raj.
• Businesses needed licenses to set up new industries or expand existing ones.
• The government controlled production capacity, product mix, and location of industries.

Additional Information

• Trade Unions
• Organizations representing the interests of workers.
• Negotiate with employers for better wages, working conditions, and job security.
• Play a crucial role in labor relations and social justice.
• Import Restrictions
• Government policies limiting the import of goods to protect domestic industries.
• High tariffs and quotas were used to discourage imports.
• Aimed at reducing foreign exchange outflow and promoting self-sufficiency.
• Export Incentives
• Government policies encouraging exports to earn foreign exchange.
• Tax breaks, subsidies, and other incentives were offered to exporters.
• Aimed at boosting export competitiveness and improving the country's balance of payments.

The correct answer is Solid.

Key Points

• Matters are generally categorized into 3 states:
• Solid: Particles are held very close to each other and can't move.
• Liquid: Particles are close to each other but they can move around.
• Gas: Particles are far from each other as compared to those present in solid or liquid states and their movement is easy and fast.
• Plasma is one of the fourth fundamental states of matter.
• As it has properties unlike those of the other states. ​
• Plasma is created by adding energy to a gas so that some of its electrons leave their atoms.
• This is called ionization.
• Bose-Einstein Condensate: A group of atoms cooled to absolute zero temperature(-273.15 K). It is the fifth state of matter.

The correct answer is Inamgaon.

Key Points

• Inamagon:
• Inamagon is situated near the Ghod river, a tributary of the river Bhima in Maharashtra.
• Inamgaon is the post-Harappan archaeological site in Maharashtra.
• Usually adults were buried at this site. The dead body was laid straight; with the head facing towards north.
• Remains of wheat, barley, lentils, millets and sesame have been found from the Inamgaon site.
• The Subarnarekha River flows through the Indian states of Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha.
• Mahi river rises in Madhya Pradesh and flows into Arabian Sea after flowing through the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
• It is the river which crosses tropic of cancer twice.
• The Penna river rises in the Nandi Hills in Karnataka, and runs through the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

 Additional Information

• Banawali
• Banawali site was excavated by R.S.Bist in 1973 in Fatehabad, Haryana.
• The Replica of the plough was field found in the Banawali district.
• The clay figure of the mother goddess was also found there.
• Kot Diji
• Kot Diji forms a part of the Harappan Civilization. It is nearest to Mohenjo-Daro.
• It is an ancient flood channel located on the bank of the Indus River.
• Consists of a stone rubble wall.
• Surrounds a citadel.
• Dated 3500 B.C - Early Harappan Period.
• Mohenjo-Daro lies on the bank of the Indus river in the Larkana district of Sindh Province of Pakistan.
• Mohenjo-Daro was discovered by Mr. R D Banerji in 1922 and it was designated as UNESCO's World heritage site in 1980.
• Mohenjo-Daro does mean 'Mound of the dead'. The modern name for the site has been interpreted as "Mound of the Dead Men" in Sindh interpreted as "Mound of the Dead Men" in Sindhi.
• Chanhudaro
• Chanhudaro is a Harappan site.
• It is a tiny settlement (less than 7 hectares) as compared to other Harappan sites such as Mohenjodaro (125 hectares).
• The site is almost exclusively devoted to craft production, including bead-making, shell-cutting, metal-working, seal-making, and weight-making.
• The variety of materials used to make beads is remarkable: stones like carnelian (of a beautiful red color), jasper, crystal, quartz, and steatite; metals like copper, bronze, and gold; and shell, faience, and terracotta or burnt clay.
• Some beads were made of two or more stones, cemented together, some of stone with gold caps. The shapes were numerous – disc-shaped, cylindrical, spherical, barrel-shaped, segmented. Some were decorated by incising or painting, and some had designs etched onto them.
• Specialized drills have been found at Chanhudaro.

The correct answer is 1946.

Key Points

• The Interim Government of India was formed on September 2nd, 1946.
• Jawaharlal Nehru headed the interim government and served as the de-facto Prime Minister.
• The Second World War played a role in the development of the interim government.
• In the interim government, the viceroy’s Executive Council is equal to the position of the Executive Council of Ministers.
• The Cabinet Mission Plan was a statement made by the Cabinet Mission and the Viceroy, Lord Wavell, on May 16, 1946.

 Additional Information

• Rajendra Prasad was the first president of the Republic of India from 1950 to 1962.
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India and first Home Minister of India from 1947 to 1950.
• Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General of India.

The correct answer is Definition of 'State'.

Key Points

Article 12 defines the state in the following manner

In this part, unless the context otherwise requires, "the State" includes the Government and Parliament of India and the Government and the Legislature of each of the States and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India.

The following entities are also included in the concept of "State" under Article 12: Railway Board, Electricity Board, Judiciary, University, State Bank of India (SBI).

• The Supreme Court in the case of Rajasthan Electricity Board v. Mohan Lal laid down the conclusive test for determining the bodies that would come under the ambit of ‘other authorities’.
• The court held that if an authority has the power to issue directions and any offense against them is punishable by law has the power to make rules that would have statutory effect is an agency or instrumentality of state for carrying out trade or business which otherwise would have been carried out by the state departments, such authorities would come within the purview of ‘other authorities’ and hence would be considered ‘state’.
• In the case of A.R. Antulay v. R.S. Nayak, the Court established that the “State” as per Article 12 of the Indian Constitution will include courts only when they are performing non-judicial functions and not while they are performing their judicial functions.
• Therefore, in general case judiciary is not included under the definition of State.
• The University of Madras v. Shanta bai AIR 1954 – Supreme Court held that the university formed under Madras Act, falls under the definition of the state. Court laid down the Latin term EJUSDEM GENERIS means (of the same kind). It was held that the Preceding government is sovereign, government, and parliament, government, and state legislature and local authorities.
• But University as a general does not fall under the definitions of "State". As it will include private universities. And private universities are not state.
• In Umesh v. V.N. Singh, AIR 1986, the Patna High Court, following the decision of the Supreme Court, has held that the Patna University is "a State".
• The Madras High Court held that SBI is a "State" under Article 12 because it is an instrumentality of the government and has a number of public functions.

The correct answer is Boxing.

Key Points

• Boxing
• Originated in ancient Greece as a sport in the Olympic Games.
• Involves two combatants throwing punches at each other with gloved fists.
• Fighters are divided into weight classes to ensure fair competition.
• Key techniques include punching, blocking, and dodging.
• Major boxing organizations include the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), International Boxing Federation (IBF), and World Boxing Organization

Additional Information

• Football
• Evolved from various traditional ball games in England.
• First codified rules established in the mid-19th century.
• Played on a rectangular field with two goals.
• Popularized globally and is the world's most-watched sport.
• The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious football tournament.
• Cricket
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body for cricket.
• It oversees both international and Test cricket matches, setting the rules and standards that govern the game internationally.
• ICC is responsible for the organization and governance of cricket's major international tournaments, notably the ICC Cricket World Cup.
• It also appoints the umpires and officials that oversee all sanctioned international matches.
• The organization was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives from Australia, England, and South Africa. It was renamed the International Cricket Conference in 1965, and then took its current name in 1989.
• Badminton 
• Originated in India as "Poona" in the 1860s.
• Adopted by British officers and named after Badminton House in England.
• First All England Open Badminton Championships held in 1899.
• Became an Olympic sport in 1992.

Given:

Cost price (CP) of a cooler = Rs. 4500

Profit percentage = 18%

Formula Used:

Selling Price (SP) = CP + Profit

Profit = (Profit percentage × CP) / 100

Calculation:

Profit = (18 × 4500) / 100

Profit = 810

Selling Price (SP) = CP + Profit

⇒ SP = 4500 + 810

⇒ SP = 5310

The selling price of the cooler is Rs. 5310.

Given:

The simple interest received on a sum is 64/81 of the sum.

The number of years is equal to the annual rate of interest.

Formula Used:

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

Calculation:

Let the Principal be P, Rate be R% and Time be R years.

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

Given, SI = (64/81) × P

⇒ (P × R²) / 100 = (64/81) × P

⇒ R² / 100 = 64 / 81

⇒ R² = (64 / 81) × 100

⇒ R² = (64 × 100) / 81

⇒ R² = 6400 / 81

⇒ R = √(6400 / 81)

⇒ R = √(6400) / √(81)

⇒ R = 80 / 9

⇒ R ≈ 8.88

The annual rate of interest is 8.88 percent.

Given:

Cost price of 16 articles = Selling price of 18 articles

Formula Used:

Loss percent = (Loss / Cost Price) × 100

Calculation:

Let Cost Price of each article = C

Let Selling Price of each article = S

According to the given information:

16 × C = 18 × S

⇒ C = (18/16) × S

⇒ C = (9/8) × S

Loss per article = C - S

⇒ Loss per article = (9/8) × S - S

⇒ Loss per article = (9/8) × S - (8/8) × S

⇒ Loss per article = (1/8) × S

Loss percent = ((1/8) × S / (9/8) × S) × 100

⇒ Loss percent = (1/9) × 100

⇒ Loss percent = 11.11%

The loss percent in the transaction is 11.11%.

Given:

Simple interest (SI) = Rs. 1120

Rate of interest (R) = 8% per annum

Time (T) = 2 years

Formula Used:

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

Compound Interest (CI) = P(1 + R/100)^T - P

Calculation:

First, calculate the principal amount (P) using the simple interest formula.

SI = (P × R × T) / 100

⇒ 1120 = (P × 8 × 2) / 100

⇒ 1120 = (16P) / 100

⇒ 1120 × 100 = 16P

⇒ 112000 = 16P

⇒ P = 112000 / 16

⇒ P = 7000

Now calculate the compound interest (CI) using the compound interest formula.

CI = P(1 + R/100)² - P

⇒ CI = 7000(1 + 8/100)² - 7000

⇒ CI = 7000(1 + 0.08)² - 7000

⇒ CI = 7000(1.08)² - 7000

⇒ CI = 7000 × 1.1664 - 7000

⇒ CI = 8164.8 - 7000

⇒ CI = 1164.8

The compound interest on the same sum for the same period and at the same rate of interest is Rs. 1164.8.

Given:

The average of the numbers 23, 27, 26, 22, C, and D is 28.

Formula Used:

Average of n numbers = (Sum of the numbers) / n

Calculation:

Let the sum of the numbers 23, 27, 26, 22, C, and D be S.

According to the given data,

$\frac{23 + 27 + 26 + 22 + C + D}{6} = 28$

⇒ 23 + 27 + 26 + 22 + C + D = 28 × 6

⇒ 98 + C + D = 168

⇒ C + D = 168 - 98

⇒ C + D = 70

The average of C and D is:

$\frac{C + D}{2}$

⇒ 35

The average of C and D is 35.

Given:

Simplify: 10 + 2 × (7 - 4) ÷ 2

Formula Used:

Order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS): Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)

Calculation:

⇒ 10 + 2 × (7 - 4) ÷ 2

⇒ 10 + 2 × 3 ÷ 2

⇒ 10 + 6 ÷ 2

⇒ 10 + 3

⇒ 13

The correct answer is option 2.

Given:

The ratio of the two numbers = 6 ∶ 17

The sum of the two numbers = 92

Formula Used:

If two numbers are in the ratio a ∶ b and their sum is S, then the two numbers can be represented as:

First number = $\left(\frac{a}{a + b}\right) \times S$

Second number = $\left(\frac{b}{a + b}\right) \times S$

Difference between the two numbers = Second number - First number

Calculation:

Let the two numbers be 6x and 17x.

Sum of the two numbers = 6x + 17x = 92

⇒ 23x = 92

⇒ x = 92 / 23

⇒ x = 4

First number = 6 × 4 = 24

Second number = 17 × 4 = 68

Difference between the two numbers = 68 - 24 = 44

The difference between the two numbers is 44.

Given:

Number: 7547M

Formula Used:

A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 9.

Calculation:

Sum of the digits: 7 + 5 + 4 + 7 + M

Sum of the digits = 23 + M

For 7547M to be divisible by 9, (23 + M) must be divisible by 9.

We need to find the value of M such that 23 + M is divisible by 9.

Possible values of M are from 0 to 9.

Checking each value:

If M = 0, 23 + 0 = 23 (not divisible by 9)

If M = 1, 23 + 1 = 24 (not divisible by 9)

If M = 2, 23 + 2 = 25 (not divisible by 9)

If M = 3, 23 + 3 = 26 (not divisible by 9)

If M = 4, 23 + 4 = 27 (divisible by 9)

If M = 5, 23 + 5 = 28 (not divisible by 9)

If M = 6, 23 + 6 = 29 (not divisible by 9)

If M = 7, 23 + 7 = 30 (not divisible by 9)

If M = 8, 23 + 8 = 31 (not divisible by 9)

If M = 9, 23 + 9 = 32 (not divisible by 9)

⇒ M = 4

The correct answer is option 1.

Given:

A bowler takes an average of 12 wickets per match in first 14 matches.

He takes an average of 12 wickets per match in all the 28 matches.

Formula Used:

Average wickets taken in last 14 matches = (Total wickets in 28 matches - Total wickets in first 14 matches) / Number of matches in the last set

Calculation:

Total wickets in first 14 matches = 12 × 14

Total wickets in first 14 matches = 168

Total wickets in 28 matches = 12 × 28

Total wickets in 28 matches = 336

Total wickets in last 14 matches = Total wickets in 28 matches - Total wickets in first 14 matches

Total wickets in last 14 matches = 336 - 168

Total wickets in last 14 matches = 168

Average wickets taken in last 14 matches = Total wickets in last 14 matches / 14

Average wickets taken in last 14 matches = 168 / 14

Average wickets taken in last 14 matches = 12

The average wickets taken by the bowler per match for the last 14 matches is 12.

Given:

Karan's efficiency = 240% of Vinod's efficiency

Karan can complete the work in 34 days

Formula Used:

Work done = Efficiency × Time

Combined Efficiency = Karan's Efficiency + Vinod's Efficiency

Time to complete work together = Total Work / Combined Efficiency

Calculation:

Let Vinod's efficiency be E

Karan's efficiency = 2.4E

Work done by Karan in 34 days = 2.4E × 34

Total work = 2.4E × 34

Combined Efficiency = E + 2.4E = 3.4E

Time to complete work together = Total Work / Combined Efficiency

⇒ Time to complete work together = (2.4E × 34) / 3.4E

⇒ Time to complete work together = (2.4 × 34) / 3.4

⇒ Time to complete work together = 81.6 / 3.4

⇒ Time to complete work together = 24 days

They will take 24 days to complete the same work together.

Given:

Number V is 13 percent more than 5400.

Number U is 90 percent less than number V.

Formula Used:

V = 5400 + (13/100) × 5400

U = V - (90/100) × V

Calculation:

First, calculate the value of V:

V = 5400 + (13/100) × 5400

⇒ V = 5400 + 0.13 × 5400

⇒ V = 5400 + 702

⇒ V = 6102

Now, calculate the value of U:

U = V - (90/100) × V

⇒ U = 6102 - (90/100) × 6102

⇒ U = 6102 - 0.90 × 6102

⇒ U = 6102 - 5491.8

⇒ U = 610.2

The value of U is 610.2.

Given Expression:

$\frac{132}{69} \times \frac{23}{44} - \frac{196}{28} \times \frac{14}{49}$

Calculations:

First, calculate the multiplication of fractions:

$\frac{132}{69} \times \frac{23}{44}$

⇒ Simplify each fraction before multiplying:

$\frac{132}{69} = \frac{44}{23}~ and~ \frac{23}{44}$

⇒ $\frac{44 \times 23}{23 \times 44} = 1$

Next, evaluate the second multiplication:

$\frac{196}{28} \times \frac{14}{49}$

⇒ Simplify 196/28 to 7/1 and 14/49 to 2/7 after factoring out common terms.

⇒ $\frac{7 \times 2}{1 \times 7} = 2$

Now, subtract the results:

1 - 2 = -1

The exact value of the expression is -1.

Given:

Marked price of an article = Rs. 1020

Selling price of an article = Rs. 703.8

Formula Used:

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

Calculation:

Marked price (MP) = 1020

Selling price (SP) = 703.8

Discount = MP - SP

Discount = 1020 - 703.8

Discount = 316.2

Discount Percentage = (Discount) / (Marked Price) × 100

Discount Percentage = (316.2) / (1020) × 100

⇒ Discount Percentage = 0.31 × 100

⇒ Discount Percentage = 31%

The discount percentage is 31%.

Given:

Numbers: 4/5, 3/10 and 7/15

Formula Used:

Highest Common Factor (HCF) of fractions = $\frac{\text{HCF of numerators}}{\text{LCM of denominators}}$

Calculation:

Numerators: 4, 3, 7

Denominators: 5, 10, 15

HCF of numerators (4, 3, 7) = 1

LCM of denominators (5, 10, 15):

Prime factorization:

5 = 5¹

10 = 2 × 5

15 = 3 × 5

LCM = 2 × 3 × 5 = 30

HCF of fractions = $\frac{\text{HCF of numerators}}{\text{LCM of denominators}}$

⇒ HCF = 1/30

The Highest Common Factor of 4/5 , 3/10 , and 7/15 is 1/30 .

Given:

Price of 22 tables = Rs. 10648

Price of 25 chairs is 80% more than the price of 20 tables

Formula Used:

Price of 1 table = Total price of tables / Number of tables

Price of 20 tables = Price of 1 table × 20

Price of 25 chairs = Price of 20 tables + 80% of Price of 20 tables

Price of 50 chairs = 2 × Price of 25 chairs

Calculation:

Price of 1 table = 10648 / 22

⇒ Price of 1 table = 484

Price of 20 tables = 484 × 20

⇒ Price of 20 tables = 9680

Price of 25 chairs = 9680 + (0.80 × 9680)

Price of 25 chairs = 9680 + 7744

⇒ Price of 25 chairs = 17424

Price of 50 chairs = 2 × 17424

⇒ Price of 50 chairs = 34848

The price of 50 chairs is Rs. 34848.

Given:

Selling price = Cost price + 5% profit

Marked price = Cost price + 25% markup

Formula Used:

Discount percentage = $\frac{(Marked~ price - Selling ~price)}{Marked ~price} \times 100$

Calculation:

Let the Cost price be 100.

Marked price = Cost price + 25% of Cost price

Marked price = 100 + 25 = 125

Selling price = Cost price + 5% profit

Selling price = 100 + 5 = 105

Discount = Marked price - Selling price

Discount = 125 - 105 = 20

Discount percentage = $\frac{20}{125} \times 100$

Discount percentage = $\frac{20 \times 100}{125}$

Discount percentage = 2000/125

Discount percentage = 16%

The discount percentage offered by the shopkeeper is 16%.

Given:

The lengths of the sides of the triangle are 5 cm, 4 cm, and 7 cm.

Formula Used:

Area of the triangle using Heron's formula:

$Area = \sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$

where, $s = \frac{a + b + c}{2}$

Calculation:

a = 5 cm, b = 4 cm, c = 7 cm

⇒ s = (5 + 4 + 7) / 2

⇒ s = 16 / 2

⇒ s = 8 cm

Area = $\sqrt{8(8 - 5)(8 - 4)(8 - 7)}$

⇒ Area = $\sqrt{8 × 3 × 4 × 1}$

⇒ Area = $\sqrt{96}$

⇒ Area = 4√6 cm²

The area of the triangle is 4√6 cm².

Shortcut Trick

Relative Speed in opposite direction = S₁ + S₂ = 70 + 38 = 108 km/hr.

Convert Speed to m/s: 108 × (5/18) = 30 m/s.

Total Distance to cover = Sum of lengths = 380 + 160 = 540 m.

Time = Distance ÷ Relative Speed = 540 ÷ 30 = 18 sec.

∴ The correct answer is 18 sec.

Alternate Method

Given:

Length of Train 1 (L₁) = 380 m

Length of Train 2 (L₂) = 160 m

Speed of Train 1 (S₁) = 70 km/hr

Speed of Train 2 (S₂) = 38 km/hr

Formula Used:

Time = (L₁ + L₂) ÷ (Relative Speed)

Relative Speed (Opposite Direction) = S₁ + S₂

Calculations:

⇒ Total distance to be covered = 380 + 160 = 540 m

⇒ Relative speed = 70 + 38 = 108 km/hr

⇒ Converting speed into m/s = 108 × (5/18) m/s

⇒ Relative speed = 6 × 5 = 30 m/s

⇒ Time taken = 540 ÷ 30

⇒ Time taken = 18 seconds

∴ The correct answer is 18 sec.

Additional Information

Relative Speed Concept

When two objects move in opposite directions, their relative speed is the sum of their individual speeds (u + v). When they move in the same direction, it is the difference (u − v).

Unit Conversion

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

Crossing Distance

When a train crosses another train or a bridge, the total distance is the sum of their lengths. When it crosses a pole or a person, the distance is simply the length of the train itself.

Given:

Preeti alone can complete the work in 30 days.

Payal alone can complete the same work in 90 days.

Payal worked for the first 18 days and then left.

Formula Used:

Work done by a person in one day = 1 / Number of days to complete the work

Total work done = Work done per day × Number of days worked

Calculation:

Work done by Payal in one day = 1 / 90

Work done by Payal in 18 days = 18 × (1 / 90)

Work done by Payal in 18 days = 18 / 90

Work done by Payal in 18 days = 1 / 5

Remaining work = 1 - (1 / 5)

Remaining work = 4 / 5

Work done by Preeti in one day = 1 / 30

Let the number of days Preeti needs to complete the remaining work be x.

Work done by Preeti in x days = x × (1 / 30)

Since Preeti completes the remaining work:

⇒ x × (1 / 30) = 4 / 5

⇒ x = (4 / 5) × 30

⇒ x = 24

Preeti will complete the remaining work in 24 days.

Given:

Ratio of flour to sugar = 3 ∶ 2

Ratio of sugar to butter = 4 ∶ 3

Formula Used:

To find the ratio of flour to butter, we need to express both ratios in terms of a common component (sugar).

Calculation:

Let the amount of sugar be S.

From the ratio of flour to sugar, we have:

Flour = 3S / 2

From the ratio of sugar to butter, we have:

Sugar = 4B / 3

Equate the sugar amounts:

S = 4B / 3

Substitute S in the flour ratio:

Flour = 3(4B / 3) / 2

⇒ Flour = 4B / 2

⇒ Flour = 2B

Thus, the ratio of flour to butter is:

2 ∶ 1

The ratio of flour to butter in the recipe is 2 ∶ 1.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect comparative form "downer."
• The correct phrase should be "slowed down" to match the intended meaning of the sentence.
• The use of "slowed down" ensures the sentence is grammatically correct and clear.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Correct Sentence: "The rain slowed down and became a light mist."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "slowed downs" – This option is incorrect because "slowed downs" is not a valid grammatical construction.
• Option 2: "No improvement" – This option is incorrect because the original sentence contains an error.
• Option 4: "slow down" – This option is incorrect because the verb should be in the past tense to match the context of the sentence.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The phrase "take your time" means to not hurry and to consider something carefully. (अपने समय लें)
• It is appropriate to say "Take your time and decide" when advising someone to make a thoughtful decision.
• The other options: "Have," "Make," and "Set" do not fit the context as appropriately.

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

Complete Sentence: Take your time and decide which job you want.

Additional Information

• Have (रखना): means to possess or hold something.
• Make (बनाना): means to create or construct.
• Set (सेट करना): means to put or place in a particular position.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect verb form "has" used with the subject "I."
• "drive" is the base form of the verb, which is appropriate for the simple present tense, used to describe a regular, habitual action.
• The sentence, with "drive by," suggests that driving by the park is a regular part of the speaker's routine on their way to work.
• Thus, the correct phrase should be "I drive by the park on my way to work." ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: "I have driven by the park on my way to work."

Additional Information

• Option 2: drives by – Incorrect as it does not fit the subject "I" and the past tense context.
• Option 3: No improvement – Incorrect as the sentence as given is grammatically incorrect.
• Option 4: driving by – Incorrect as it does not fit the past tense context of the sentence.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The term "called off" is a common phrasal verb that means to cancel.
• In the context of the sentence, it makes sense to use "off" to indicate that the meeting has been cancelled due to James's illness.
• Other options such as "in," "of," and "to" do not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the phrase "a most good."
• The correct phrase should be "a very good" or "an excellent."
• The term "most" is used incorrectly here. It should be either "very" or another appropriate adjective.
• Thus, the error is located in part 3 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Correct Sentence: "I know they have a very good detective on the payroll."

Additional Information

• Option 1: No error – This option is incorrect because there is an error in the sentence.
• Option 2: I know they – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 4: detective on the payroll. – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "exposur" is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is "exposure".
• Exposure means the state of being exposed to contact with something. (संपर्क में आना)
• Example: Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause skin damage.
• Exposur is not a recognized word in English and is a misspelling. (गलत वर्तनी)
• Example: The text had a typographical error, spelling "exposure" as "exposur".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. 'exposur'.

Additional Information

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

• Eventually (अंततः): In the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems.
• Example: She eventually decided to study medicine.
• Although (हालांकि): In spite of the fact that; even though.
• Example: Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
• Disillusioned (भ्रमित): Disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed.
• Example: He became disillusioned with politics after the scandal.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "versatile" means someone who is capable of doing many different things well; having varied skills and abilities. (बहुमुखी प्रतिभा)
• Example: She is a versatile actress who can perform both comedic and dramatic roles with ease.
• "Amateur" refers to someone who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis and is not professionally skilled. (अशिक्षित या गैर-पेशेवर)
• Example: He is an amateur photographer who enjoys capturing landscapes in his free time.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'versatile' is 'amateur'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Amateur.

Additional Information

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

• Varied (विविध): Incorporating a number of different types or elements; showing variation or variety.
• Example: Her varied interests include painting, cycling, and cooking.
• Adaptable (अनुकूलनीय): Able to adjust to new conditions or different environments.
• Example: He is highly adaptable and can thrive in any work environment.
• Gifted (प्रतिभाशाली): Having exceptional talent or natural ability.
• Example: She is a gifted musician who started playing the piano at the age of three.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The phrase "restless" means unable to rest or relax due to anxiety or boredom. (बेचैन)
• Example: She felt restless and decided to go for a walk to clear her mind.
• "Have ants in their pants" refers to being very restless or impatient. (बहुत बेचैन होना)
• Example: The children had ants in their pants as they eagerly waited for the carnival to start.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. Have ants in their pants.

Additional Information

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

• Green with envy (ईर्ष्या से हरा): Very jealous.
• Example: She was green with envy when she saw her friend's new car.
• Off on the wrong foot (गलत शुरुआत होना): To start something in a bad way.
• Example: They got off on the wrong foot when they argued on their first date.
• In the dark (अंधेरे में होना): Unaware or uninformed.
• Example: I was kept in the dark about the company's plans to relocate.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the term "more better" which is grammatically incorrect.
• The word "better" itself is the comparative form of "good," so adding "more" is redundant.
• The correct phrase should be "better," 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: "Our situation is better than that of our contemporaries right now."

Additional Information

• Option 2: 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 3: than that of our – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 4: contemporaries right now. – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "over" means extending directly upward from. (ऊपर से)
• Example: He watched over his little brother as he played.
• "round" refers to moving in a circular direction or position. (गोल)
• Example: She turned round to see who was calling her name.
• Hence, we can infer that the correct word in the sentence is 'round'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• up On (ऊपर): In or into a higher position.
• Example: He climbed up on the roof to fix the leak.
• over (ऊपर से): Extending directly upward from.
• Example: He watched over his little brother as he played.
• around (आसपास): In or to various places within a particular area.
• Example: He looked around the room to find his keys.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The word "offensive" means causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry; something that is disrespectful or rude. (आपत्तिजनक)
• Example: His offensive remarks during the meeting upset everyone present.
• "Upsetting" refers to something that causes unhappiness or distress; it can disturb a person's peace of mind. (परेशान करने वाला)
• Example: The upsetting news of the accident left everyone in shock.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Upsetting.

Additional Information

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

• Dulcet (मधुर): Pleasant to hear; sweet-sounding.
• Example: Her dulcet voice was a delight to listen to.
• Merry (प्रसन्न): Cheerful and lively.
• Example: The children were merry and full of laughter during the party.
• Amusing (मनोरंजक): Providing entertainment or enjoyment.
• Example: The comedian's performance was highly amusing.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The phrase "I felt I am dying" is incorrect due to the inconsistency in the tenses.
• The past tense "felt" should be followed by the past continuous tense "was dying."
• The correct phrase should be "I felt I was dying of weakness."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Correct Sentence: I felt I was dying of weakness, and have barely strength to write, but it must be done if I die in the doing.

Additional Information

• Option 1: "but it must be done if I die in the doing." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 2: "and have barely strength to write," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct, although inserting "barely any" or "barely enough" would add clarity but isn’t

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The phrase "Cost an arm and a leg" means to be extremely expensive or to cost a lot of money. (बहुत महंगा होना)
• Example: The new iPhone costs an arm and a leg.
• "Be extremely expensive" means something that requires a lot of money to purchase or obtain. (बहुत महंगा)
• Example: Buying a house in the city can be extremely expensive.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

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

• To lose a friend (एक दोस्त को खोना): To end a friendship or to no longer have a friend.
• Example: She was devastated to lose a friend after their argument.
• Occurring unexpectedly (अचानक घटित होना): Happening without warning or unplanned.
• Example: The rainstorm occurred unexpectedly during our picnic.
• To be a good dancer (एक अच्छा नर्तक होना): To have the ability to dance well.
• Example: She is known to be a good dancer and often wins competitions.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the misspelling of the word "momants."
• The correct spelling should be "moments."
• Thus, the error is located in part 1 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: "The Chandrayaan 2 could have been a success, if it hadn't lost the connection with the control room in the final moments of its landing."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "if it hadn't lost the connection with the control room," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any spelling errors.
• Option 3: "no error" – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is a spelling error in part 1.
• Option 4: "The Chandrayaan 2 could have been a success," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any spelling errors.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "extraneous" means something that is irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with. (बाहरी)
• Example: Remove any extraneous information to make the report more concise.
• "Essential" refers to something that is absolutely necessary or extremely important. (आवश्यक)
• Example: Water is essential for human survival.

Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'extraneous' is 'essential'.

Additional Information

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

• Maintaining (बनाए रखना): To keep in an existing state or condition.
• Example: Maintaining a clean workspace can increase productivity.
• Proper (उचित ): Correct or suitable for a particular purpose.
• Example: Proper attire is required for the job interview.
• Balance (संतुलन): A state where different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
• Example: Yoga helps in achieving a balance between mind and body.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "rid" means to make someone or something free of unwanted or troublesome items. (छुटकारा पाने के लिए)
• In the context of the passage, households want to get rid of rats, meaning they want to eliminate them.
• The other options: "void," "empty," and "relieve" do not fit the context as appropriately.

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

Complete Sentence: Households these days resort to chemicals to get rid of rats.

Additional Information

• Void (शून्य): means not valid or legally binding.
• Empty (खाली): means containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
• Relieve (राहत देना): means to ease or alleviate pain or distress.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The word "unfavourable" means not good and likely to cause problems or make things more difficult. (प्रतिकूल)
• In the context of the passage, the use of chemicals makes conditions bad or difficult for mongoose, snakes, and owls, which is best described by "unfavourable."
• The other options: "opposing," "low," and "contrary" do not fit the context as appropriately.

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

Complete Sentence: The use of these is making conditions unfavourable for the mongoose, snakes and owls.

Additional Information

• Opposing (विरोधी): means to be against something.
• Low (निम्न): means not high or less in quantity, intensity, or degree.
• Contrary (विपरीत): means opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "directly" means in a direct manner, without anything or anyone intervening. (सीधे)
• In the context of the passage, the animals are affected by feeding on rodents that have consumed the chemical, not by consuming the chemical themselves.
• The other options: "frankly," "simply," and "thoroughly" do not fit the context as appropriately.

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

Complete Sentence: Even if not consumed directly, by feeding on rodents that (4) _____________ exposed to these poisonous chemicals, these natural pest controllers in our backyards are (5) ___________ grave risk.

Additional Information

• Frankly (ईमानदारी से): means in an open, honest, and direct manner.
• Simply (सरलता से): means in a straightforward or plain manner.
• Thoroughly (पूरी तरह से): means in a detailed and complete manner.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The phrase "have been exposed" indicates past and present exposure to the chemicals. (प्रभावित किया गया है)
• In the context of the passage, the rodents have been exposed to the chemicals and then are fed upon by natural pest controllers.
• The other options: "had," "have," and "has been" do not fit the context as appropriately.

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

Complete Sentence: Even if not consumed directly, by feeding on rodents that have been exposed to these poisonous chemicals, these natural pest controllers in our backyards are (5) ___________ grave risk.

Additional Information

• Had (था): is used to express possession in the past tense.
• Have (है): is used to express possession in the present tense and does not fit the passive form needed here.
• Has been (हुआ है): is the singular form of the present perfect passive voice, but "rodents" is plural.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific point, location, or time, and in this context, it indicates exposure to grave risk. (जोखिम पर)
• In the context of the passage, using "at" preceding "grave risk" is appropriate because it describes where or in what state these natural pest controllers find themselves.
• The other options: "on," "from," and "of" do not fit the context as appropriately.

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

Complete Sentence: Even if not consumed directly, by feeding on rodents that have been exposed to these poisonous chemicals, these natural pest controllers in our backyards are at grave risk.

Additional Information

• On (पर): is generally used to indicate a position on a surface or to indicate days and dates, making it less suitable here.
• From (से): indicates a point of origin or separation, which does not fit the context of being at risk.
• Of (का): used to indicate belonging or a possessive relationship, which does not appropriately describe the state of being at risk.

हमें यह विचार छोड़ने चाहिए, सही शब्दों वाला विकल्प है।

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वाक्य - हमारे को यह विचार छोड़ने चाहिए।
• शुद्ध वाक्य - हमें यह विचार छोड़ने चाहिए।
• वाक्य में कारक संबंधित और सर्वनाम संबंधित त्रुटि है।
• हमारे को के स्थान पर हमें का प्रयोग करना उचित होगा।

Additional Informationकारक, क्रिया व वचन संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ - 

कुएं में भाँग पड़ना, मुहावरें का सही अर्थ है - सभी की बुद्धि भ्रष्ट होना।

Key Points

• मुहावरा - ऐसे वाक्यांश, जो सामान्य अर्थ का बोध न कराकर किसी विलक्षण अर्थ को प्रकट करते है, उसे मुहावरा कहते है।
• उदाहरण के लिए - '​घर का चिराग गुल होना' का अर्थ - पुत्र की मृत्यु होना।
• वाक्य प्रयोग - यह सुनकर बड़ा दुःख हुआ कि मेरे मित्र के "घर का चिराग गुल हो गया"।
• अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Information

तुम्हें तो हया (शर्म)के मारे डूब मरना चाहिए।

Key Points

• पर्यायवाची की परिभाषा:- पर्यायवाची शब्द वे शब्द होते हैं जो भिन्न-भिन्न होते हैं, परंतु उनका अर्थ एक समान होता है।
• ये शब्द समान धारणा, भावना, वस्तु, या प्रक्रिया को व्यक्त करते हैं, लेकिन उनके शब्दरूप में विविधता हो सकती है।
• पर्यायवाची शब्दों का प्रयोग हमारी भाषा को और अधिक समृद्ध और विविधतापूर्ण बनाता है।
• पर्यायवाची शब्द को समानार्थी शब्द भी कहते है।
• अन्य विकल्प -

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• रिक्त स्थान के प्रश्नों को हल करते समय क्या जरूरी रखें-
• अभ्यर्थी को रिक्त स्थान के वाक्य का संदर्भ समझना जरूरी है।
• जिस संदर्भ में बात की गई है, उसके अनुसार सही विकल्प को चुनना होता है।
• वाक्य में दी गई विभिन्न व्याकरणीय कोटि भी सही विकल्प चुनने में आपकी मद्द कर सकती है।
• आपको संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, लिंग और वचन आदि की समझ होना जरूरी है।

प्रत्येक व्यक्ति किसी न किसी को अपना (प्रतिरूप) आदर्श मानकर अपनी दिशा निर्धारित करता है।

Key Points

• प्रतिरूप के अन्य पर्यायवाची -  प्रतिमा, मूर्ति · तसवीर, चित्र आदि।
• पर्यायवाची की परिभाषा:- पर्यायवाची शब्द वे शब्द होते हैं जो भिन्न-भिन्न होते हैं, परंतु उनका अर्थ एक समान होता है।
• ये शब्द समान धारणा, भावना, वस्तु, या प्रक्रिया को व्यक्त करते हैं, लेकिन उनके शब्दरूप में विविधता हो सकती है।
• पर्यायवाची शब्द को समानार्थी शब्द भी कहते है।
• अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Informationकुछ महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द  -

मेरे लिए पानी का एक गिलास ले आओ।

Key Points

• प्रश्न के अनुसार उचित शब्द को चुनना है, जोकि गिलास है।
• विदेशी शब्द- जो शब्द विदेशी भाषा के हैं, परंतु हिंदी में उन शब्दों का प्रचलन हो रहा है, ऐसे शब्द विदेशज शब्द कहे जाते हैं।
• विदेशी शब्द अरबी, फारसी, तुर्की, अंग्रेजी इत्यादि भाषाओं से लिए गए है। जैसे - डॉक्टर, चश्मा, फकीर आदि।
• देशज शब्द - वे शब्द जिनकी व्युत्पत्ति की जानकारी नहीं है, बोल चाल के आधार पर स्वत: निर्मित हो जाते हैं, उसे देशज शब्द कहते हैं।
• जैसे - लोटा, कटोरा, डोंगा, डिबिया, खिचड़ी आदि।
• अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Information

घात का तद्भव शब्द - घाव होता है।

Key Points

• तत्सम - जिन शब्दों को संस्कृत से बिना किसी परिवर्तन के ले लिया जाता है, उन्हें तत्सम शब्द कहते हैं।
• तद्भव - जिन शब्दों में समय और परिस्थितियों के कारण कुछ परिवर्तन होने से जो शब्द बने हैं, उन्हें तद्भव कहते हैं।

Additional Informationतत्सम तद्भव के अन्य उदाहरण -

सबको नमस्ते! 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।
• वर्तनी - किसी शब्द में आये हुए अक्षरों को मात्राओं सहित कहने या लिखने की रीति को वर्तनी कहते हैं।
• विकल्प 3 में कारक का सही प्रयोग किया गया है, अन्य विकल्पों में कारक का प्रयोग उचिन नहीं किया गया है।

Additional Information

• वाक्य रचना में संज्ञा,सर्वनाम,विशेषण,क्रिया,अव्यय, वर्तनी से सम्बंधित या अन्य प्रकार की अशुद्धियाँ हो सकती हैं -

संज्ञा संबंधित वाक्य शुद्धि

• अशुद्ध - मैं रविवार के दिन तुम्हारे घर आऊँगा।
• शुद्ध - मैं रविवार को तुम्हारे घर आऊँगा।

लिंग संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ

• अशुद्ध - सविता ने जोर से हँस दिया।
• शुद्ध - सविता जोर से हँस दी।

वचन संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ

• अशुद्ध -मेरे आँसू से रूमाल भींग गया।
• शुद्ध - मेरे आँसुओं से रूमाल भींग गया।

कारक संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ

• अशुद्ध - सब से नमस्ते।
• शुद्ध - सब को नमस्ते।

सर्वनाम संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ

• अशुद्ध - आप आपका काम करो।
• शुद्ध - आप अपना काम करो।

अनुपयुक्त संज्ञा पदों का प्रयोग

• अशुद्ध - दंगे में गोलियों की बाढ़ आ गई।
• शुद्ध - दंगे में गोलियों की बौछार आ गई।

विशेषण संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ

• अशुद्ध - मुझे बड़ी भूख लगी है।
• शुद्ध - मुझे बहुत भूख लगी है।

क्रिया संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ

• अशुद्ध - मैं दर्शन देने आया था।
• शुद्ध - मैं दर्शन करने आया था।

अव्यय संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ

• अशुद्ध - एकमात्र दो उपाय है।
• शुद्ध - केवल दो उपाय है।