SSC GD Constable (2024) Official Paper (Held On: 07 Mar, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

The logic followed here is:

Given series: 712, 726, 740, 754, 768, ? 

Hence, the correct answer is "782".

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Similarly, CGK : ? 

Hence, the correct answer is "GKC".

For find the opposite surface of '2', we need to compare the common surface in the given dices,

So, From Dice 1 and Dice 2,

When we rotate in clockwise direction start from 1.

1 ⇔ 1; 3 ⇔ 5; 2 ⇔ 6

So, '6' will be the opposite face of '2'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Family Chart:

Decoding the Symbols:

Given: K - L ÷ M + N

It means: K is the brother of L, L is the sister of M and M is the husband of N.

So, K is the 'Brother' of M.

Hence, the correct answer is "Brother'.

The logic followed here is:

Line with circle is rotating in clockwise direction.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

@ means -, # means -, * means ÷

10 @ 5 # 15 * 5 = 2

10 - 5 - 15 ÷ 5 = 10 - 5 - 3 = 2

25 @ 6 # 4 * 2 = 17

25 - 6 - 4 ÷ 2 = 25 - 6 - 2 = 17

Similarly, 30 @ 10 # 20 * 4 = ? 

30 - 10 - 20 ÷ 4 = 30 - 10 - 5 = 15

Hence, the correct answer is "15".

Given: Six friends Olivia, Peter, Rachel, Sam, Toby, and Victoria.

1. Olivia is sitting to the immediate right of Peter.

2. Peter and Toby are neighbours.

3. Sam is not sitting next to Rachel or Toby.

4. Victoria is sitting to the immediate right of Sam.

Final arrangement:

So, Victoria is the immediate neighbour of both Sam and Rachel.

Hence, the correct answer is "Victoria".

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "77".

The correct Dictionary order is:

2. Banana
3. Band
4. Bandit
5. Bangle
6. Bank

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

Given Sequence: d _ eeffggddeeffggdde _ ffggddeeffggddeef _ g _

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

Option 1) deff → ddeeffgg / ddeeffgg / ddeeffgg / ddeeffgg ddeeffgf

Option 2) ddee → ddeeffgg / ddeeffgg / ddedffgg / ddeeffgg ddeefege

Option 3) defg → ddeeffgg / ddeeffgg / ddeeffgg / ddeeffgg ddeeffgg

Here, 'ddeeffgg' followed a pattern.

Option 4) degf → ddeeffgg / ddeeffgg / ddeeffgg / ddeeffgg ddeefggf

Hence, the correct answer is "defg".

The logic followed here is:

BF : BG

Similarly, UW : UX

Hence, the correct answer is "UW : UX".

The logic followed here is:

Inner figure become outer figure for the next figure in each figure.

New inner figure is added in each next figure.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

The best completes the pattern given:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

NATURE is coded as 'MASUQE',

CIRCLE is coded as 'BIQCKE',

Similarly, 'DANGER' will be coded:

Hence, the correct answer is "CAMGDR".

The logic followed here is:

'TOPIC' is coded as 'WRSLF'

Similarly, the code for 'VIDEO':

Hence, the correct answer is "YLGHR".

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "NL".

Given: × and ÷

I. 16 ÷ 4 - 8 × 2 + 7

After interchanging the given two signs we get:

⇒ 16 × 4 - 8 ÷ 2 + 7

⇒ 16 × 4 - 4 + 7

⇒ 64 - 4 + 7

⇒ 71 - 4 = 67

II. 8 ÷ 4 - 9 × 3 + 8 

After interchanging the given two signs we get:

⇒ 8 × 4 - 9 ÷ 3 + 8

⇒ 8 × 4 - 3 + 8

⇒ 32 - 3 + 8

⇒ 40 - 3 = 37

Hence, the correct answer is "67 and 37".

Given: Six colleagues Victor, Wendy, Xander, Yara, Zoe, and Aaron are sitting in a circle facing away from the center.

1. Victor is sitting to the immediate right of Wendy.

2) Zoe, who is sitting to the immediate left of Wendy, is also sitting to the immediate right of Aaron.

3. Yara is not sitting next to Victor. 

Final arrangement:

So, Victor is the immediate neighbour of both Xander and Wendy.

Hence, the correct answer is "Victor".

Given Statements:

I: Some musicians are guitarists.

II: All guitarists are performers.

The least possible Venn diagram:

Conclusion:

I: Some performers are guitarists. - True (Because All guitarists are performers and Some musicians are guitarists, so Some performers are also guitarists)

II: Some musicians are not performers. - False (Because Some musicians are guitarists and All guitarists are performers, so Some musicians are performers)

So, Only conclusion I follows.

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

The correct answer is Both I and II

Key Points

• The correct statements regarding measures of money supply are that M1 and M2 are known as narrow money, and M3 and M4 are known as broad money:
• M1
• Also known as narrow money, M1 is the most liquid form of money and is made up of currency in circulation and demand deposits in banks.
• M2
• A broader concept of money supply, M2 includes M1 plus savings deposits with post office savings banks.
• M3
• Also known as broad money or aggregate monetary resource, M3 includes M1 plus time deposits with the bank.
• M4
• Includes all items of M3 plus total deposits of post office saving accounts.
• These measures are in decreasing order of liquidity, with M1 being the most liquid and M4 being the least liquid.
• The Reserve Bank of India publishes figures for these four alternative measures of money supply

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu

Key Points

• The Pongal festival is from Tamil Nadu. It is a four-day harvest festival celebrated in the state of Tamil Nadu, South India:
• Pongal is celebrated in the month of Thai, which is January or February in the Gregorian calendar.
• Pongal is a thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest and marks the end of the winter solstice and the start of spring.
• It is dedicated to the Sun God, Surya.
• The festival is celebrated with the preparation of a sweet rice dish called Pongal, which is cooked with milk, jaggery, and cardamom.
• Other celebrations include bull-taming contests, a bonfire made of agricultural waste, and prayers for the family's prosperity.
• The four days of Pongal are named Bhogi, Surya, Mattu, and Kaanum.
• The name Pongal comes from the Tamil word Ponga, which means "to boil".

The correct answer is Gulzar

Key Points 

• Gulzar (Sampooran Singh Kalra), a renowned lyricist, poet, and filmmaker, won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2013.
• This is India’s highest award in cinema, given for outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Indian cinema.
• Gulzar has made significant contributions through his exceptional lyrics, screenwriting, and direction in the Indian film industry.

Additional Information

• Md. Rafi:
• Mohammed Rafi, one of the greatest playback singers in Indian cinema, is celebrated for his versatile singing. However, he did not receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award during his lifetime.
• A.R. Rahman:
• A.R. Rahman, an internationally acclaimed composer and musician, has won numerous awards, including two Academy Awards and a Padma Bhushan. However, he has not been a recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award as of now.
• Kishore Kumar:
• Kishore Kumar, a legendary playback singer, actor, and filmmaker, has made an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Despite his immense contributions, he did not receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award during his career or posthumously.

The correct answer is Mumbai.

Key Points 

• The Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket tournament in India.
• The Ranji Trophy tournament is played between multiple teams representing regional and state cricket associations in India.
• The tournament is named after one of India’s first test cricketers Ranjitsinhji.
• Mumbai holds the record of the maximum number of Ranji Trophy titles.
• As of 2019, Mumbai has 41 Ranji Trophy titles.
• The first edition of the Ranji Trophy tournament was conducted in 1934-1935.

Additional Information

• aurashtra won the latest edition (2019-2020) of the Ranji Trophy.
• It was Saurashtra's first title in the tournament's history.
• Wasim Jaffer scored the most runs in the Ranji Trophy tournament history.
• Rajinder Goel holds the record for the most number of wickets in Ranji Trophy tournament history.
• Tamil Nadu has won the Ranji Trophy title twice.

The correct answer is Group 18

Key Points

• The noble gases are in group 18 of the periodic table:
• The noble gases are:
• Helium (He), Neon (Ne), Argon (Ar), Krypton (Kr), Xenon (Xe), Radon (Rn), and Oganesson (Og).
• The noble gases are also known as: Group 0, Group 8A, Group VIIIA, Inert gases, and Aerogens.
• The noble gases are located on the far right of the periodic table.
• They are stable and nonreactive because they have a full outer shell.
• The noble gases have many uses, including:
• Neon: Used in fluorescent light bulbs and release tubes to give them a reddish-orange shine
• Argon: Used in metallurgical processes like welding and to create a stable atmosphere in research centers
• Krypton: Used in release tubes and fiber lights
• Xenon: Used in release tubes to create a rapid flash for photography
• Radon: Used to treat cancer

The correct answer is 29 subject 

Key Points

• The 2011 Census of India asked 29 subject during the population enumeration stage.
• The house-listing schedule, however, had 35 subject.
• The 2011 Census of India was the 15^th census in India and the 7^th census of an independent India.
• The census was conducted in two stages: house listing housing census, and population enumeration.
• The census was conducted from April 1, 2010, to February 28, 2011.
• The slogan for the 2011 census was "Our Census, Our Future".
• The census collected information on a variety of topics, including:
• Disability status
• Number of people in a household
• Whether the head of the household is a woman
• Number of dwelling rooms in a household
• Number of married couples in a household

The correct answer is Bhimbetka

Key Points

• The Bhimbetka rock shelters, located in Madhya Pradesh, are famous for their prehistoric cave paintings and are close to the Narmada valley.
• These caves provided natural shelter from rain, heat, and wind, as mentioned in the description.

Additional Information

• Bhramagiri:
• Bhramagiri is an archaeological site located in present-day Karnataka, known for its Neolithic and Chalcolithic period settlements. However, it doesn't have the same rock shelter and cave features as Bhimbetka. It is more famous for its early agricultural activities and the discovery of tools.
• Mehrgarh:
• Mehrgarh is one of the earliest known agricultural settlements, located in present-day Pakistan (Balochistan). This site dates back to the Neolithic period and is known for the development of early farming and animal domestication. Unlike Bhimbetka, Mehrgarh does not primarily feature caves or rock shelters.
• Inamgaon:
• Inamgaon is an archaeological site in Maharashtra, dating to the Chalcolithic period. It is an ancient village that provides evidence of early farming and pastoralism. It does not have the rock shelters or caves that Bhimbetka is known for.

The correct answer is Jharkhand

Key Points

• The Mukhyamantri Gramin Gadi Yojana (MMGGY) was launched by the state of Jharkhand:
• Purpose
• The MMGGY is a rural transport scheme that aims to improve bus services in remote areas.
• Features
• The state government offers the following benefits to buses operated under the scheme:
• No toll exemption permit fee, fitness check fee, or vehicle registration fee
• 5% interest on the loan amount for purchasing new buses

The correct answer is Gurdeep Singh Randhawa

Key Points

• In 2022, Gurdeep Singh Randhawa, an Indian-born entrepreneur, made history by being elected as the first representative of the Indian community in Germany.
• This election marked a significant milestone as he became the first individual to represent the growing Indian diaspora in Germany, highlighting the increasing prominence of the Indian community in the country.
• Randhawa has been active in fostering relationships between India and Germany, and his election reflects both his leadership and the contribution of the Indian community to German society.
• His role aims to strengthen cultural, economic, and diplomatic ties between the two nations, advocating for the interests of the Indian community in Germany.
• This was a notable event, as the Indian diaspora in Germany has been expanding over the years, contributing to various sectors, including business, science, and technology.
• Randhawa's election also represents a broader recognition of the Indian community's role in Germany.

Additional Information

• T.S. Tirumurti: T.S. Tirumurti is an Indian diplomat and the former Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations (UN). While he has played a significant role in diplomacy, he was not elected as the first representative of the Indian community in Germany.
• Ruchira Kamboj: Ruchira Kamboj is a senior Indian diplomat who has served as India’s Ambassador to Bhutan and has had various other important diplomatic roles. However, she was not elected as the first representative of the Indian community in Germany in 2022.

The correct answer is Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Key Points

• In August 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Honor by the President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
• This prestigious honor was given to him in recognition of his efforts to strengthen India-Greece relations and his leadership on the global stage.

Additional Information

• President Draupadi Murmu:
• Draupadi Murmu is the 14^th President of India, assuming office on July 25, 2022.
• She is the first tribal woman to hold the office of President in India. Before becoming President, she served as the Governor of Jharkhand and has been a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
• Her presidency represents a historic moment, particularly for tribal communities in India, symbolizing the government's recognition of their contributions to society.
• Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar:
• Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, known as S. Jaishankar, is the current Minister of External Affairs in India, having taken office in May 2019.
• A former diplomat, Jaishankar served as India’s Ambassador to the United States and China before entering politics.
• He is known for his diplomatic acumen and has been instrumental in strengthening India’s global ties, particularly in areas like defense, trade, and climate change.
• Home Minister Amit Shah:
• Amit Shah is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and serves as the Minister of Home Affairs in India.
• He has been one of the key figures in shaping India’s internal security policies and handling significant political issues. Shah has played a major role in the government's legislative initiatives and is considered one of Prime Minister Modi’s closest allies.
• He has also been instrumental in the BJP's electoral successes across various states.

The correct answer is Bangladesh

Key Points

• India shares the longest land border with Bangladesh, which is 4,096.7 kilometres long.
• This is the fifth-longest land border in the world.
• The border between India and Bangladesh is also known as the International Border.
• Here are the lengths of India's land borders with other neighbouring countries:
• China: 3,488 kilometers
• Pakistan: 3,323 kilometers
• Nepal: 1,751 kilometers
• Myanmar: 1,643 kilometers
• Bhutan: 699 kilometers
• Afghanistan: 106 kilometers
• India also shares water bodies with Indonesia, Maldives, and Sri Lanka

The correct answer is Magus Carlsen

Key Points

• In October 2023, 24-year-old Indian Grandmaster Karthikeyan Murali defeated Magnus Carlsen, the former World Chess Champion from Norway, in a highly significant chess match.
• Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players in history, held the World Chess Championship title from 2013 to 2023.
• His victory over Carlsen is an extraordinary achievement for Murali, considering Carlsen's dominance in the world of chess for over a decade.
• Murali's triumph over Carlsen in such a high-profile event demonstrated his exceptional skills, strategic thinking, and ability to compete at the highest level of chess.

Additional Information 

• Levon Aronian:
• Levon Aronian is an Armenian chess grandmaster and one of the top players in the world. He has won several major tournaments and is known for his creative and aggressive playing style.
• Aronian has been a consistent contender in the world chess elite and was once a candidate for the World Chess Championship.
• Viswanathan Anand:
• Viswanathan Anand is a former World Chess Champion from India and one of the greatest chess players in history. He became World Champion in 2000 and successfully defended his title multiple times.
• Anand was the first Indian to win the World Chess Championship and is considered a pioneer for Indian chess, inspiring many young players to take up the game.
• Vladimir Kramnik:
• Vladimir Kramnik is a Russian chess grandmaster and a former World Chess Champion. He became World Champion in 2000 by defeating Garry Kasparov and held the title until 2007.
• Kramnik is known for his deep positional understanding and his ability to handle complex situations on the chessboard.

The correct answer is 1951

Key Points

• The planned economic development in India began in 1951 with the launch of the First Five-Year Plan:
• Some other important milestones in India's planned economic development include:
• 1938: The Indian National Congress established the National Planning Committee
• 1944: The Bombay Plan and Gandhian Plan were created
• 1945: The Peoples Plan was created by the post-war Reconstruction Committee of the Indian Trade Union
• 1950: The Sarvodaya Plan was created by Jaiprakash Narayan
• 2015: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dissolved the Planning Commission and replaced it with the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)
• India had 12 Five-Year Plans, the last one being from 2012-2017.
• The main objectives of planning in India were to double real national income in less than 20 years and to double the per capita income in 25 years

The correct answer is Faster Sustainable and More Inclusive Growth

Key Points

• The Twelfth Five Year Plan lasted from 2012-2017.
• It was launched with the objective of faster, sustainable, and more inclusive growth.
• It was the last five-year plan.
• The plan was under the leadership of Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi.
• Its growth rate target was 8%.
• Later, the government has dissolved the Planning Commission with the NITI Aayog.

Additional Information 

• Few objectives of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan were:
• To remove gender and social gap in school enrolment.
• To enhance access to higher education.
• To reduce malnutrition among children aged 0–3 years.
• To provide electricity to all villages.
• Generate 50 million new work opportunities in the non-farm sector

The correct answer is Kathak

Key Points

• Kathak is the classical dance form that is associated with Hindustani music:
• Kathak is the only classical dance form that is associated with Hindustani or North Indian music.
• It is often performed with the accompaniment of tabla, sitar, and sarangi.
• Kathak originated in Uttar Pradesh, North India. It has roots in the Mughal era.
• Kathak is usually performed as a solo, with the dancer narrating stories from ancient scriptures through rhythmic footwork, hand gestures, facial expressions, and eye work.
• Schools
• There are three main schools of Kathak, or Gharanas, which are the Jaipur Gharana, the Benaras Gharana, and the Lucknow Gharana.
• These schools differ in their emphasis on footwork versus acting.
• Costumes
• Hindu female dancers wear a long pleated kurta over pajamas or a sari with traditional jewelry.

The correct answer is 1951

Key Points

• The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India in 1951:
• The games were held from March 4–11, 1951 and were also known as the First Asiad, 1951 Asiad, and New Delhi 1951.
• The games featured six sports: athletics, basketball, cycling, swimming, weight lifting, and association football.
• Here are some highlights from the 1951 Asian Games:
• The opening ceremony featured a 31-gun salute from the ramparts of Delhi's Purana Quila.
• The official motif of the games was "play the game, in the spirit of the game".
• Japanese women won all nine of the women's gold medals.
• Japanese men won the most gold medals with 11, while Indian athletes won 10.
• India won the football gold medal, defeating Iran 1–0 in the final.
• India also hosted the Asian Games in 1982.

The correct answer is Madras.

Key Points

• Veda Samaj
• Veda Samaj was established by the efforts of Keshab Chandra Sen and K. Sridharalu Naidu in 1864 at Madras.
• The Veda Samaj was inspired by the Brahmo Samaj.
• It worked to abolish caste distinctions and promote widow remarriage and women’s education.
• Its members believed in one God.
• They condemned the superstitions and rituals of orthodox Hinduism.

The correct answer is 24-24.

Key Points

• Volleyball is played by two teams of six players each.
• Each team has three front-row players and three back-row players.
• The game is played with a ball and a net dividing the court into two sides.
• The objective of the game is to score points by hitting the ball over the net and into the opponent's court.

Additional Information

• Eight players are usually required for co-ed volleyball, where there must be at least three female players on the court at all times.
• Five players are typically used in beach volleyball, where there is no front-row or back-row division.
• Seven players are used in indoor and outdoor variants of water volleyball.

The correct answer is the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)

Key Points

• In India, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) and the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) are responsible for consumer protection:
• Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA)
• A department under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, that implements consumer protection laws and regulations.
• The DoCA also established the National Consumer Helpline portal called "Integrated Grievance Redressal Mechanism- INGRAM" for consumers to report complaints.

Additional Information

• Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
• A regulatory authority established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 to:
• Protect, promote, and enforce consumer rights
• Prevent unfair trade practices
• Ensure that false or misleading advertisements are not made
• The CCPA works with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to address issues that impact consumer safety and satisfaction.

The correct answer is Part XVII

Key Points

• Part XVII of the Indian Constitution deals with the Official Language.
• It includes Articles 343 to 351, which outline provisions for the language to be used in the Union, States, and communication between them.
• It also covers the promotion and development of the Hindi language and the use of English alongside Hindi for official purposes.

Additional Information

• Part XIX:
• This part deals with Miscellaneous Provisions of the Constitution.
• It includes Articles 361 to 367, which cover topics such as the protection of the President
• It Governors from legal proceedings and the interpretation of the Constitution.
• Part XVIII:
• This part deals with Emergency Provisions.
• It includes Articles 352 to 360, which outline the types of emergencies in India: National Emergency, State Emergency (President’s Rule), and Financial Emergency.
• It also describes the powers and procedures during these emergencies.
• Part XVI:
• This part is dedicated to Special Provisions Relating to Certain Classes.
• It includes Articles 330 to 342, which focus on the representation of Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and other disadvantaged groups in Parliament and State Assemblies, as well as special provisions for the Anglo-Indian community.

Given:

The traffic lights at three different crossings change after 30 seconds, 40 seconds, and 60 seconds respectively.

Formula Used:

Number of times they change simultaneously in given time = Total time / Least Common Multiple (LCM) of the change intervals

Calculation:

Time given = 30 minutes = 30 × 60 seconds = 1800 seconds

LCM of 30, 40, and 60:

Prime factorization:

30 = 2 × 3 × 5

40 = 2³ × 5

60 = 2² × 3 × 5

LCM = 2³ × 3 × 5 = 120 seconds

Number of times they change simultaneously in 1800 seconds:

⇒ 1800 / 120 = 15 times

The traffic lights will change simultaneously 15 times in 30 minutes.

Given:

Sahil bought toffees at 12 for a rupee.

Required gain = 20%

Formula Used:

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

Calculation:

Let CP of 1 toffee = 1/12 rupee

SP of 1 toffee = CP × (1 + Gain/100)

SP of 1 toffee ⇒ (1/12) × (1 + 20/100)

SP of 1 toffee ⇒ (1/12) × (120/100)

SP of 1 toffee ⇒ (1/12) × (6/5)

SP of 1 toffee ⇒ 1/10 rupee

Therefore, Sahil should sell 1 rupee worth of toffees at 10 toffees per rupee.

The correct answer is option 2

Given:

Selling price of an article = Rs. 2800

Marked price = Rs. 4000

Formula Used:

Discount Percentage = $\frac{\text{Discount}}{\text{Marked Price}} × 100$

Calculation:

Discount = Marked Price - Selling Price

Discount = 4000 - 2800

Discount = 1200

Discount Percentage = $\frac{1200}{4000} × 100$

⇒ Discount Percentage = $\frac{1200 × 100}{4000}$

⇒ Discount Percentage = $\frac{120000}{4000}$

⇒ Discount Percentage = 30%

The discount percentage is 30%.

Given:

P got 20 percent less marks than Q.

R got 20 percent less marks than Q.

R got 160 marks.

Formula Used:

Marks of P = Marks of Q - 20% of Marks of Q

Calculation:

Let marks of Q be Q.

According to the given data:

R = Q - 0.2Q

160 = 0.8Q

⇒ Q = 160 / 0.8

⇒ Q = 200

Marks of P:

P = Q - 0.2Q

P = 200 - 0.2 × 200

P = 200 - 40

⇒ P = 160

The marks of P are 160.

Given:

Fractions: 4/11 and 16/33

Formula used:

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

Calculation:

Numerators: 4 and 16

Denominators: 11 and 33

HCF of 4 and 16:

⇒ HCF = 4

LCM of 11 and 33:

⇒ LCM = 33

HCF of fractions:

⇒ HCF = $\frac{4}{33}$

∴ The HCF of 4/11 and 16/33 is 4/33.

Given:

Principal (P) = Sum of money

Amount (A) = 2 × Principal (2P)

Time (T) = 8 years 6 months = 8.5 years

Formula Used:

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

Amount (A) = Principal (P) + Simple Interest (SI)

Calculation:

We know that A = 2P and T = 8.5 years.

Simple Interest (SI) = A - P

SI = 2P - P

SI = P

Using the formula for Simple Interest:

P = P × R × 8.5 / 100

⇒ 1 = R × 8.5 / 100

⇒ R = 100 / 8.5

R = 11.76

The annual rate of interest is 11.76 percent.

Given:

M can complete the work in 39/2 days.

N can complete the work in 13/2 days.

Formula used:

Work done in one day = 1 / Time taken

Total time when working together = 1 / (M's one-day work + N's one-day work)

Calculation:

M's one-day work:

⇒ Work = $\frac{1}{39/2}$ = $\frac{2}{39}$

N's one-day work:

⇒ Work = $\frac{1}{13/2}$ = $\frac{2}{13}$

Combined one-day work:

⇒ Work = $\frac{2}{39} + \frac{2}{13}$

⇒ Work = $\frac{26 + 78}{507}$ = $\frac{104}{507}$

Total time to complete the work:

⇒ Time = $\frac{1}{104/507}$ = $\frac{507}{104}$ = $\frac{39}{8}$

∴ Both M and N will take 39/8 days to complete the work together.

Given:

C is four times as efficient as D.

C takes 63 days less than D to complete a work.

Formula Used:

Work = Efficiency × Time

If C is 4 times as efficient as D, let efficiency of D be 1 unit, then efficiency of C = 4 units.

If D takes x days to complete the work, then C takes (x - 63) days to complete the work.

When both work together, their combined efficiency = Efficiency of C + Efficiency of D.

Time taken = Work / Combined Efficiency.

Calculation:

Let D takes x days to complete the work.

Then, C takes (x - 63) days to complete the same work.

Since Work = Efficiency × Time, we have:

Work done by D in x days = 1 × x = x

Work done by C in (x - 63) days = 4 × (x - 63) = 4(x - 63)

Since both do the same work:

⇒ x = 4(x - 63)

Solving for x:

⇒ x = 4x - 252

⇒ 252 = 3x

⇒ x = 84

D takes 84 days to complete the work.

C takes 84 - 63 = 21 days to complete the work.

Combined efficiency of C and D = 4 + 1 = 5 units

Time taken to complete the work together = Work / Combined Efficiency

Time taken = 1 work / 5 units

Time taken = 84/5 = 16.8 days

The correct answer is option 1: 16.8 days

Given:

The side of the square is increased by 5 percent.

Formula Used:

Percentage increase in perimeter = Percentage increase in side length

Calculation:

Let the original side length of the square be s.

New side length = s + 5% of s

New side length = s + (5/100) × s

New side length = s + 0.05s

New side length = 1.05s

Original perimeter = 4s

New perimeter = 4 × 1.05s

New perimeter = 4.2s

Percentage increase in perimeter = ((New perimeter - Original perimeter) / Original perimeter) × 100

Percentage increase in perimeter = ((4.2s - 4s) / 4s) × 100

Percentage increase in perimeter = (0.2s / 4s) × 100

Percentage increase in perimeter = 0.05 × 100

Percentage increase in perimeter = 5%

The percentage increase in perimeter is 5%.

Given:

Odd numbers between 8 and 28 are 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27

Formula Used:

Average of numbers = (Sum of all numbers) / (Total count of numbers)

Calculation:

Sum of odd numbers between 8 and 28 = 9 + 11 + 13 + 15 + 17 + 19 + 21 + 23 + 25 + 27

Sum = 180

Total count of odd numbers = 10

Average = Sum of numbers / Total count of numbers

⇒ Average = 180 / 10

⇒ Average = 18

The average of all the odd numbers between 8 and 28 is 18.

Given:

a ∶ b = 4 ∶ 5

b ∶ c = 3 ∶ 8

Formula Used:

a ∶ b ∶ c = a ∶ (b × k) ∶ (c × k)

Calculation:

Given a ∶ b = 4 ∶ 5

b ∶ c = 3 ∶ 8

To find a ∶ b ∶ c, we need to make the 'b' term common in both ratios.

In a ∶ b, b = 5

In b ∶ c, b = 3

Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5 and 3, which is 15.

Therefore, multiply the first ratio by 3 and the second ratio by 5 to make 'b' common:

a ∶ b = 4 × 3 ∶ 5 × 3 = 12 ∶ 15

b ∶ c = 3 × 5 ∶ 8 × 5 = 15 ∶ 40

Now, we have the common 'b' term:

a ∶ b ∶ c = 12 ∶ 15 ∶ 40

The correct answer is option 3.

Given:

Marked price = 25% more than the cost price

Discount = 20%

Formula Used:

Profit Percentage = (Profit / Cost Price) × 100

Calculation:

Let the cost price be 100

Marked price = 100 + 25% of 100

Marked price = 100 + 25

Marked price = 125

Discount = 20% of 125

Discount = 25

Selling price = 125 - 25

Selling price = 100

Profit = Selling price - Cost price

Profit = 100 - 100

Profit = 0

Profit Percentage = (Profit / Cost Price) × 100

Profit Percentage = (0 / 100) × 100

Profit Percentage = 0%

The profit percentage for the retailer is 0%.

Given:

Side of the equilateral triangle = 0.2 cm

Formula Used:

Area of an equilateral triangle = $\frac{√{3}}{4} × \text{side}^2$

Calculation:

Side = 0.2 cm

Area = $\frac{√{3}}{4} × (0.2)^2$

⇒ $\frac{√{3}}{4} × 0.04$

⇒ $\frac{√{3}}{100}$

The area of the equilateral triangle is $\frac{√{3}}{100}$ cm².

Given:

Selling price (SP) of a table = Rs. 1972

Loss percentage = 32%

New Selling price (SP) = Rs. 3000

Formula Used:

Cost Price (CP) = SP / (1 - Loss%)

Profit Percentage = [(New SP - CP) / CP] × 100

Calculation:

Cost Price (CP) = 1972 / (1 - 32/100)

⇒ CP = 1972 / 0.68

⇒ CP = 2900

Profit Percentage = [(3000 - 2900) / 2900] × 100

⇒ Profit Percentage = [100 / 2900] × 100

⇒ Profit Percentage = 0.0344 × 100

⇒ Profit Percentage = 3.44%

The correct answer is option 2.

Given:

Average weight of 18 students = 54 kg

A new student joins, increasing the average weight by 1 kg.

Formula Used:

New Average Weight = (Total weight of initial students + weight of new student) / (Number of initial students + 1)

Calculation:

Total weight of 18 students = 18 × 54

Total weight of 18 students = 972 kg

New Average Weight = 54 + 1 = 55 kg

Let the weight of the new student be W kg

New Average Weight = (Total weight of initial students + W) / (Number of initial students + 1)

55 = (972 + W) / 19

⇒ 55 × 19 = 972 + W

⇒ 1045 = 972 + W

⇒ W = 1045 - 972

⇒ W = 73 kg

The weight of the new student is 73 kg.

Given:

Interest for the third year = ₹ 2996

Interest for the second year = ₹ 1400

Formula Used:

Compound Interest formula: A = P (1 + r)ⁿ

Interest for the nth year = Principal × rate × (1 + rate)^n-1

Calculation:

Let the principal amount be P and the rate of interest be r.

Interest for the third year: P × r × (1 + r)² = 2996

Interest for the second year: P × r × (1 + r) = 1400

Dividing the interest equations to eliminate P:

$\frac{P × r × (1 + r)^{2}}{P × r × (1 + r)} = \frac{2996}{1400}$

⇒ (1 + r) = 2996 / 1400

⇒ 1 + r = 2.14

⇒ r = 2.14 - 1

⇒ r = 1.14

The rate of interest per annum is 1.14 or 114%.

Given:

Speed of the first car = 55 km/h

Speed of the second car = 75 km/h

Time = 3 hours

Formula Used:

Distance = Speed × Time

Calculation:

Distance traveled by the first car in 3 hours:

Distance₁ = 55 km/h × 3 hours

⇒ Distance₁ = 165 km

Distance traveled by the second car in 3 hours:

Distance₂ = 75 km/h × 3 hours

⇒ Distance₂ = 225 km

Difference in distance:

Distance_difference = Distance₂ - Distance₁

⇒ Distance_difference = 225 km - 165 km

⇒ Distance_difference = 60 km

The cars are 60 km apart after 3 hours.

Given:

Weight of alloy = 240 grams

Ratio of copper to iron in the alloy = 7 ∶ 5

New ratio of copper to iron = 7 ∶ 13

Formula Used:

Initial quantity of copper = (7/12) × Total weight

Initial quantity of iron = (5/12) × Total weight

New quantity of iron = Initial quantity of iron + x

New ratio equation: (Initial quantity of copper) / (New quantity of iron) = 7 / 13

Calculation:

Let the total weight of the alloy be 240 grams.

Initial quantity of copper = (7/12) × 240

Initial quantity of copper = 140 grams

Initial quantity of iron = (5/12) × 240

Initial quantity of iron = 100 grams

Let x be the quantity of iron to be added.

New quantity of iron = 100 + x

Using the new ratio equation:

140 / (100 + x) = 7 / 13

⇒ 140 × 13 = 7 × (100 + x)

⇒ 1820 = 700 + 7x

⇒ 1820 - 700 = 7x

⇒ 1120 = 7x

⇒ x = 1120 / 7

⇒ x = 160 grams

The quantity of iron to be added is 160 grams.

Given:

Expression to solve: 413 ÷ 7 (20 + 8 × 5 - 59)

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:

First, solve inside the parentheses:

20 + 8 × 5 - 59

⇒ 20 + 40 - 59

⇒ 60 - 59

⇒ 1

Next, divide 413 by 7 and multiply by the result inside the parentheses:

413 ÷ 7 × 1

⇒ 59 × 1

⇒ 59

The value of 413 ÷ 7 (20 + 8 × 5 - 59) is 59.

The correct answer is option 2.

Given:

Lengths to be measured exactly: 6 m 50 cm, 3 m 50 cm, and 7 m 50 cm.

Formula Used:

The length of the plank should be the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the given lengths.

Calculation:

Convert all lengths to centimeters:

6 m 50 cm = 650 cm

3 m 50 cm = 350 cm

7 m 50 cm = 750 cm

Find the GCD of 650, 350, and 750:

Prime factorization:

650 = 2 × 5² × 13

350 = 2 × 5² × 7

750 = 2 × 3 × 5³

Common prime factors: 2 × 5²

⇒ GCD = 2 × 5² = 2 × 25 = 50 cm

The correct length of the plank is 50 cm.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the tense of the verb "sending."
• The sentence should be in the past tense to maintain grammatical correctness.
• The correct phrase should be "The doctor sent his patient to a specialist," ensuring proper tense usage and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in the verb form.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Correct Sentence: "The doctor sent his patient to a specialist."

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect usage of the word "creek" instead of "creak".
• The correct word "creak" refers to a sound made by an object, such as a door, while "creek" refers to a small stream.
• Additionally, the verb form should be "opened as" to indicate the action that was heard.
• Thus, the improved sentence should use "opened as" to ensure grammatical correctness and clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct Sentence: "She heard the front door creak opened as he returned home."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "open is" – This option is grammatically incorrect and does not fit the context of the sentence.
• Option 3: "opening as" – This option is also incorrect as it changes the intended meaning of the sentence.
• Option 4: "No improvement" – This option is not correct because the original sentence contains errors.

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Failure.

Key Points

• The word "resurgence" means an increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence. (पुनरुत्थान)
• Example: There has been a resurgence of interest in traditional crafts and arts.
• Failure (असफलता): Lack of success in achieving something.​
• Example: His failure to secure the contract was a big setback for the company.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'resurgence' is **'**Failure '.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Failure.

Additional Information

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

• "Return" refers to coming or going back to a place or situation. (वापसी)
• Example: After a long vacation, his return to work was welcomed by his colleagues.
• Rebirth (पुनर्जन्म): The process of being born again or renewed.
• Example: The festival symbolizes the rebirth of the sun and the start of a new year.
• Triumph (विजय): A great victory or achievement.
• Example: The team’s triumph in the championship was celebrated by all.

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'fugetive'.

• The correct spelling would be 'fugitive'.
• The word 'fugitive' is a noun which means 'a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or persecution'.
• Therefore, the correct answer would be 'fugetive'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other marked words - 

• Midst - the middle part or point (बीच)
• Struggle - make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction (संघर्ष)
• Literally - in a literal manner or sense; exactly (शाब्दिक रूप से)

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the article "a" before the term "best girl."
• Superlative adjectives, such as "best," typically require the definite article "the" rather than the indefinite article "a."
• The correct phrase should be "She is the best girl," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part 1 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is 1.

Correct Sentence: "She is the best girl with a good sense of humour."

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is with the phrase "who had have a disease".
• The correct phrase should be "who had a disease" or "who have a disease".
• Using both "had" and "have" together is incorrect.
• Thus, the error is located in part 1 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: "If you don't know who had a disease, it's impossible to predict its spread."

Additional Information

• No error – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in part 1.
• Impossible to predict its spread – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• If you don't know– This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is 'because'.

Key Points

• The word "because" is a conjunction used to explain the reason for something.
• In the sentence, it is used to explain why the movie was late in starting.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Complete Sentence: "The movie was late in starting because of projection difficulties."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "account" is incorrect because it does not fit the context of the sentence.
• Option 2: "still" is incorrect because it does not explain the reason for the movie's delay.
• Option 4: "though" is incorrect because it is used to introduce a contrast, not a reason.

The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. Ambiguous.

Key Points

• The word "Equivocal" means something that is open to more than one interpretation; not having one clear or definite meaning. (अस्पष्ट)
• Example: The politician gave an equivocal answer, avoiding a direct response to the question.
• "Ambiguous" refers to something that can be understood in more than one way; not clear or decided. (संदिग्ध)
• Example: The instructions she left were ambiguous and caused a lot of confusion.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. Ambiguous.

Additional Information

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

• Protection (सुरक्षा): The act of keeping someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss.
• Example: The security system offers protection against theft.
• Unshielded (असुरक्षित): Not protected or shielded.
• Example: The unshielded wires posed a serious safety hazard.
• Inactivity (निष्क्रियता): The state of being inactive; idleness.
• Example: Prolonged inactivity can lead to serious health issues.

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Nibble.

Key Points

• The word "Gobble" means to eat something hurriedly and noisily. (गड़गड़ाहट से खाना)
• Example: He gobbled up his dinner in just a few minutes.
• "Nibble" refers to eating small bites of food slowly. (कुतरना)
• Example: She nibbled on a piece of cheese while reading her book.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Gobble' is 'Nibble'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Nibble.

Additional Information

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

• Small (छोटा): Of a size that is less than normal or usual.
• Example: The small puppy fit comfortably in her lap.
• Guzzle (गटगट करना): Drink greedily or quickly.
• Example: He guzzled the soda straight from the bottle.
• Grab (पकड़ना): Take hold of something suddenly and roughly.
• Example: She grabbed her keys and rushed out of the house.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Innocent.

Key Points

• The word "Guilty" means having committed a specific offense, crime, or wrong, especially against moral or penal law. (दोषी)
• Example: He felt guilty for lying to his parents about his whereabouts.
• "Innocent" refers to someone who is not guilty of a crime or offense. It also means pure and not having any bad intentions. (निर्दोष)
• Example: She was found innocent of all charges and released from custody.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Guilty' is 'Innocent'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Innocent.

Additional Information

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

• Remorseful (पश्चातापी): Feeling regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
• Example: He was genuinely remorseful for his actions and sought forgiveness.
• Culpable (दोषी): Deserving blame or censure as being wrong or injurious.
• Example: The company was found culpable for the environmental disaster.
• Contrite (पश्चातापी): Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.
• Example: His contrite expression showed that he deeply regretted his mistakes.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the adverb "slow" instead of "slowly."
• Adverbs typically end in "-ly" and modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
• The correct phrase should be "very slowly in dry air," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part 3 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is 3.

Correct Sentence: "This metal oxidizes very slowly in dry air at ordinary temperatures."

The correct answer is 'Corruption'.

Key Points

• The noun "Corruption" is the appropriate word to use in this context.
• The sentence describes a situation where corrupt practices and neglect led to the weakening of the government.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Complete Sentence: "Corruption and neglect resulted in a government that was weakened enough to be overthrown."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "Corrupt" is incorrect because it is an adjective, not a noun.
• Option 3: "Corrupted" is incorrect because it is a past participle, not a noun.
• Option 4: "Corrupting" is incorrect because it is a present participle, not a noun.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "protecting" is spelled correctly in Option 3.
• The word "folklore" is also spelled correctly in Option 3, unlike in Option 2 ("foklore").
• All other options contain spelling errors.
• Therefore, Option 3 is the only sentence with no spelling errors.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

• Option 1: Contains a spelling error ("protacting" instead of "protecting").
• Option 2: Contains a spelling error ("foklore" instead of "folklore").
• Option 4: Contains a spelling error ("les" instead of "less").

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The idiom "To beat the band" means to a huge or the greatest possible extent. (किसी चीज़ को बहुत ज्यादा या सबसे बड़े संभव हद तक करना)
• Example: They were cheering to beat the band after their team scored the winning goal.
• "To beat the band" is used to describe actions that are done with great intensity or volume. (किसी कार्य को अत्यधिक तीव्रता या शोर के साथ करना)
• Example: He was working to beat the band to finish the project on time.
• Hence, the idiom 'To beat the band' means 'to a huge or the greatest possible extent.'

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• To refuse to talk (बात करने से इंकार करना): Refusing to engage in conversation.
• Example: She decided to refuse to talk to him after their argument.
• To procrastinate (टालमटोल करना): Delaying or postponing something.
• Example: He tends to procrastinate on his assignments until the last minute.
• To resign from one's job (किसी की नौकरी से इस्तीफा देना): Quitting or leaving one's job.
• Example: She decided to resign from her job to pursue her passion for painting.

The correct answer is: Option 2 (All in your head).

Key Points

• Meaning of the phrase "All in your head":
• English Meaning: Refers to something that exists only in someone's imagination or perception, not in reality. (यह केवल कल्पना में मौजूद है, वास्तविकता में नहीं।)
• Example:
• She thought everyone was talking about her, but it was all in her head.
• Explanation of the given phrase:
• The highlighted part, "It's only your imagination," matches the meaning of the idiom "all in your head." (यह केवल आपकी कल्पना है।)
• Example:
• Stop worrying so much! The problem is all in your head.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 (All in your head).

Additional Information

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

• Cut corners (कामचलाऊ तरीके अपनाना):
• Meaning: To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often compromising on quality.
• Example: They cut corners when building the house, so it didn’t last long.
• Break a leg (शुभकामनाएँ):
• Meaning: A way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
• Example: The director told the cast to break a leg before the show started.
• Spill the beans (राज़ खोलना):
• Meaning: To reveal a secret or confidential information.
• Example: Don’t spill the beans about the surprise party!

The correct answer is 'interminable'.

Key Points

• The word "interminable" means endless or seemingly endless, often used to describe something that feels like it has no end. (अंतहीन)
• Example: The interminable journey through the dense forest left us all exhausted.
• The passage describes the journey as seeming endless due to the complete darkness and rolling clouds, making "interminable" the most fitting option.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Additional Information

• Bordered (सीमाबद्ध): "Bordered" refers to being enclosed or surrounded by a boundary, which does not fit the context of the journey feeling endless.
• Example: The garden was bordered by a beautiful white fence.
• Confined (सीमित): "Confined" means restricted or limited, which does not align with the context of the journey feeling endless.
• Example: The confined space of the room made it difficult to breathe.
• Limited (सीमित): "Limited" refers to being restricted in amount or scope, which does not convey the sense of endlessness implied in the passage.
• Example: The offer was available for a limited time only.

The correct answer is 'We'.

Key Points

• The passage describes a situation involving movement and ascending through a dark and eerie landscape.
• The appropriate pronoun should reflect the speaker's perspective, as they are part of the action being described in the sentence.
• We" is the correct choice as it fits the context of the narrator being part of the group experiencing the situation.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• I (मैं): "I" refers to the speaker alone, which does not match the context of a group movement.
• They (वे): "They" would imply someone else, not the speaker, making it an incorrect choice in this context.
• Us (हमें): "Us" would also be incorrect, as it is a subjective form and not fitting for the subject's action in the sentence.

The correct answer is 'junctures'.

Key Points

• The passage describes an experience where the movement is steady, with occasional changes in direction or pace.
• The word "junctures" is appropriate because it refers to specific points or moments where something changes or occurs, fitting the context of the movement described.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Additional Information

• Times (समय): "Times" refers to periods, but it does not fit well in the context of describing specific points of change in direction or movement.
• Periods (अवधियाँ): "Periods" indicates spans of time, which does not convey the idea of distinct moments or changes.
• Season (मौसम): "Season" refers to a time of the year, which does not match the context of movement or ascent described in the passage.

The correct answer is 'act'.

Key Points

• The passage describes a situation where a driver is pulling up horses near a ruined castle, suggesting an action being performed in the process.
• The appropriate noun should reflect an action, as the driver is engaged in the process of stopping or pulling up the horses.
• Act fits well here as it refers to an action or process being carried out, which aligns with the context of pulling up the horses.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• Theatre (नाट्य): "Theatre" refers to a building or activity associated with plays or performances, which does not fit the context of the passage.
• Play (नाटक): "Play" refers to a performance or drama, which is unrelated to the action of stopping or pulling up horses in the passage.
• Drama (नाटक): "Drama" refers to a serious or emotional story performed on stage, which does not align with the description of the driver's action in the passage.

The correct answer is 'light'.

Key Points

• The passage describes a ruined castle with tall black windows that show no source of light.
• The appropriate word should refer to the absence of illumination or brightness, which fits well with the context of dark windows.
• <span style"="">"Light" fits because it refers to the absence of any brightness or ray coming from the windows of the castle.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Hopeless (निराश): "Hopeless" refers to a lack of hope or possibility, which does not make sense in the context of describing a dark scene without light.
• Electricity (बिजली): "Electricity" refers to a power source and does not fit the meaning of describing light in the absence of illumination.
• Time (समय): "Time" refers to a period or moment and does not relate to light or darkness in the context of the passage.

इन्द्रियों को जीतने वाला - जितेन्द्रिय।

Key Points

• वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द- जब किसी वाक्य में प्रयुक्त या स्वतन्त्र, किसी वाक्यांश के लिए किसी एक शब्द का प्रयोग किया जाता है,
• जो उस वाक्यांश के अर्थ को पूरी तरह सिद्ध करता हो तो उसे वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द कहते हैं,
• अर्थात अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द को प्रयुक्त करना ही वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द कहलाता है।
• अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Informationवाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द-

सर्वाधिक अधिकार प्राप्त शासक - अधिनायक।

Key Points

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

Additional Informationवाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द के अन्य उदाहरण-

हमारे यहाँ का (बनिया) वणिक हमेशा शुद्ध वस्तुएँ ही बेचता है। 

Key Points

• बनिया एक तद्भव शब्द है, जिसका तत्सम शब्द वणिक होता है।
• तत्सम - जिन शब्दों को संस्कृत से बिना किसी परिवर्तन के ले लिया जाता है, उन्हें तत्सम शब्द कहते हैं। 
• जैसे- काक आदि।
• तद्भव - जिन शब्दों में समय और परिस्थितियों के कारण कुछ परिवर्तन होने से जो शब्द बने हैं, उन्हें तद्भव कहते हैं। 
• जैसे-  कौआ आदि।​

Additional Informationकुछ महत्वपूर्ण ​तत्सम और तद्भव शब्द -

पहाड़ो का रास्ता दुर्गम है, रेखांकित शब्द का विलोम शब्द - सुगम।

Key Points

• दुर्गम का अर्थ होता है - जहाँ पहुँचना कठिन हो।
• सुगम का अर्थ होता है - जहाँ आसानी पहुँचा जा सके।
• विलोम - जो शब्द किसी एक शब्द के विपरीत अर्थ को व्यक्त करते हैं, वे विलोम शब्द कहलाते हैं।

Additional Information कुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण विलोम शब्द -

सही उत्तर - जहाँगीर को उपहार भेट।

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वाक्य - सर टॉमसरो ने जहाँगीर को उपहार भेट दिया जो उनके प��स आज भी है।
• शुद्ध वाक्य - सर टॉमसरो ने जहाँगीर को उपहार भेंट दिया जो उनके पास आज भी है।
• 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।

Additional Informationवर्तनी संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ - 

विरह से उत्पन्न अग्नि - विरहाग्नि।

Key Points

• वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द:- जब किसी वाक्य को कम से कम शब्दों में प्रकट किया जाता है,
• और वह शब्द वाक्यांश के अर्थ को पूरी तरह सिद्ध करता हो तो उसे वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द कहते हैं।
• जैसे:- 1.जो बाद मे जन्मा हो — अनुज आदि।
• अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Informationअन्य वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द:-

उन्नीस-बीस होना मुहावरे का अर्थ होता है - करीब-करीब एक समान होना।

Key Points

• मुहावरा - ऐसे वाक्यांश, जो सामान्य अर्थ का बोध न कराकर किसी विलक्षण अर्थ को प्रकट करते है, उसे मुहावरा कहते है।
• अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Informationमुहावरे के अन्य उदाहरण -

घनिष्ट, गलत वर्तनी है।

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वर्तनी वाक्य - दोनों भाईयों में घनिष्ट संबंध है।
• शुद्ध वर्तनी वाक्य - दोनों भाईयों में घनिष्ठ संबंध है।
• घनिष्ठ का अर्थ होता है - जिसके साथ अत्यधिक मित्रता का संबंध हो।

Additional Informationवर्तनी संबंधी अशुद्धियां -

आज सोनू का व्याह है, रेखांकित शब्द का तद्भव शब्द - विवाह।

Key Points

• तत्सम - जिन शब्दों को संस्कृत से बिना किसी परिवर्तन के ले लिया जाता है, उन्हें तत्सम शब्द कहते हैं।
• जैसे - ​दुग्ध, आम्र, रात्रि, उष्ट्र, अर्द्ध, ग्राम, निंद्रा, पुष्प आदि।
• तद्भव -  जिन शब्दों में समय और परिस्थितियों के कारण कुछ परिवर्तन होने से जो शब्द बने हैं, उन्हें तद्भव कहते हैं।
• जैसे -  दूध, आम, रात, ऊँट, आधा, गाँव, नींद, फूल आदि।​
• अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Informationदेशज:-

• वे शब्द जिनकी उत्पत्ति का श्रोत ज्ञात न हो और लेकिन भाषा में उनका प्रचलन भरपूर हो, देशज शब्दों की श्रेणी में आते हैं, 
• जैसे - लोटा, कटोरा, डोंगा, डिबिया, खिचड़ी, खिड़की, पगड़ी, चिड़िया, जूता, तेंदुआ, फुनगी, कलाई आदि।

विदेशज:- 

• 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, दुकान, लीची, डॉक्टर, तोप, चश्मा, फकीर आदि।

स्वयं, सही वर्तनी है।

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वर्तनी - मैंने यह काम स्वंय किया है।
• शुद्ध वर्तनी - मैंने यह काम स्वयं किया है।
• वर्तनी - भाषा के किसी शब्द को को लिखने में प्रयुक्त वर्णों के सही क्रम को वर्तनी कहते हैं।
• स्वयं का अर्थ होता है - खुद, आप, या आत्म आदि।

Additional Informationअशुद्ध - शुद्ध वर्तनी -