SSC GD Constable (2024) Official Paper (Held On: 07 Mar, 2024 Shift 4) (Previous Year Paper)

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "HA".

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

1. A is second to the left of D.

2. D is third to the left of E.

3. C is third to the right of G. G is not the immediate neighbour of E.

4. H is third to the right of B.

5. B is second to the right of G.

Final arrangement:

So, A is sitting on the immediate right of F.

Hence, the correct answer is "A".

Given: Six friends A, B, C, D, E, and F.

1. A is sitting to the immediate right of B.

2. F sits exactly between C and D.

3. D sits to the immediate left of E.

Final arrangement:

So, B sits to the immediate right of E.

Hence, the correct answer is "B".

The logic followed here is:

JX : IU

Similarly, AB : ? 

Hence, the correct answer is "ZY".

The logic followed here is:

All symbols are shifting one step ahead in anticlockwise direction.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Given statements: 

I. Some M are Z.

II. No Z is R.

The least possible Venn diagram:

Conclusions:

I. All M are R. - False (Because, there is no direct relation given between M and R, so it can be possible)

II. All R are Z. - False (Because, No Z is R given)

III. Some M are not R. - True (Because No Z is R and Some M are Z implies which part of M intersect with Z are not R)

So, Only conclusion III follows.

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

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is: Sum of place value of letters in the word + Number of letters in the word = Number code.

ADDITION is coded as 84,

(1 + 4 + 4 + 9 + 20 + 9 + 15 + 14) + 8 = 76 + 8 = 84

SUBTRACTION is coded as 153,

(19 + 21 + 2 + 20 + 18 + 1 + 3 + 20 + 9 + 15 + 14) + 11 = 142 + 11 = 153

Similarly, DIVISION will be coded:

(4 + 9 + 22 + 9 + 19 + 9 + 15 + 14) + 8 = 101 + 8 = 109

Hence, the correct answer is "109".

Family Chart:

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

So, E is 'Husband's mother' of C.

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

The logic followed here is:

Given Sequence: s _ ttuuvvssttuuvvsst  _ u _ vvssttuuvvssttuu _ v

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

Option 1) ssuu → ssttuuvv / ssttuuvv / sstsuuvv / ssttuuvv / ssttuuuv

Option 2) sutv → ssttuuvv / ssttuuvv / sstuutvv / ssttuuvv / ssttuuvv

Option 3) uvst → suttuuvv / ssttuuvv / sstvusvv / ssttuuvv / ssttuutv

Option 4) stuv → ssttuuvv / ssttuuvv / ssttuuvv / ssttuuvv / ssttuuvv

Here, 'ssttuuvv' followed a pattern.

Hence, the correct answer is "stuv".

The logic followed here is:

NATURE is coded as 'ERUTAN'

CIRCLE is coded as 'ELCRIC',

Similarly, DANGER will be coded:

Hence, the correct answer is "REGNAD".

The correct Dictionary order is:

1. Dire
2. Direct
3. Dirge
4. Dirk
5. Dirt

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

For find the opposite surface of '5', we need to compare the common surface in the given dices,

From Dice 1 and Dice 2,

When we move in clockwise direction starting from m we get;

→ 3 is the common surface and 1, 2, 6, 4 is the adjacent surface.

So, the '4' will be the opposite face of '1'.

Hence, the correct answer is "4".

The logic followed here is:

A means -, B means -, C means ÷

75 A 30 B 50 C 10 = 40

75 - 30 - 50 ÷ 10 = 45 - 5 = 40

60 A 20 B 80 C 16 = 35,

60 - 20 - 80 ÷ 16 = 40 - 5 = 35

Then 60 A 15 B 45 C 5 = ? 

60 - 15 - 45 ÷ 5 = 45 - 9 = 36

Hence, the correct answer is "36".

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "830".

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "170".

The logic followed here is:

4 is moving one step ahead in anticlockwise direction.

• is moving two step ahead in anticlockwise direction.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Given: 4 and 6 

I. 6 + 4 × 8 - 7 = 45

By Interchanging the given two numbers we get:

⇒ 4 + 6 × 8 - 7 = 45

⇒ 4 + 48 - 7 = 45

⇒ 52 - 7 = 45

⇒ 45 = 45

2. 4 - 6 + 8 = 10

By Interchanging the given two numbers we get:

⇒ 6 - 4 + 8 = 10

⇒ 10 = 10

3. 6 ÷ 2 + 4 × 3 = 24

By Interchanging the given two numbers we get:

⇒ 4 ÷ 2 + 6 × 3 = 24

⇒ 2 + 6 × 3 = 24

⇒ 2 + 18 = 24

⇒ 20 = 24

This equation will be not correct.

4. 6 + 4 × 2 - 5 = 11

By Interchanging the given two numbers we get:

⇒ 4 + 6 × 2 - 5 = 11

⇒ 4 + 12 - 5 = 11

⇒ 16 - 5 = 11

⇒ 11 = 11

Hence, the correct answer is "6 ÷ 2 + 4 × 3 = 24".

The logic followed here is:

SUS : NPN

Similarly, ZQY : ULT

Hence, the correct answer is "ZQY : ULT".

The paper after unfolded will be:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The correct answer is 6 years.

Key Points

• Comptroller and Auditor General of India
• Article 148 provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
• The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by the President of India and can be removed from office only in the manner and on the grounds that a Judge of the Supreme Court is removed.
• He is appointed for a period of 6 years or until attaining the age of 65 years whichever is earlier.
• He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
• He acts as a guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country at both the Centre and the state levels.
• He primarily works to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the terms of financial administration.
• Current Comptroller and Auditor-General of India: Girish Chandra Murmu​

Additional Information

• V. Narahari Rao
• He was an Indian civil servant who served the Indian Audit and Accounts Service in post-independence India.
• He served as the first Comptroller and Auditor General of India from 1948 to 1954.
• The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honor of the Padma Bhushan in 1954 for his contributions to civil service.

The correct answer is Low-income individuals and small businesses.

Key Points

• Microfinance is a way in which loans, credit, insurance, access to savings accounts, and money transfers are provided to small business owners and entrepreneurs in underdeveloped parts of India.
• Microfinance is a form of financial service that provides small loans and other financial services to poor and low-income households, hence it is an economic tool designed to promote financial inclusion which enables the poor and low-income households to come out of poverty, increase their income levels, and improve overall living standards.
• The beneficiaries of microfinance are those who do not have access to traditional financial resources.
• Interest rates on microloans are generally higher than those on a traditional personal loan as the amount of the loan is small.
• Features of microfinance:
• The borrowers are generally from low-income backgrounds.
• Loans availed under microfinance are usually of small amounts, i.e., microloans.
• The loan tenure is short.
• Microfinance loans do not require any collateral.
• These loans are usually repaid at higher frequencies.
• The purpose of most microfinance loans is income generation.
• The end result of microloans should be to have its recipients outgrow smaller loans and be ready for traditional bank loans.

The correct answer is Pandit Ravi Shankar.

Key Points

• Pandit Ravi Shankar
• Pandit Ravi Shankar was a virtuoso sitar player and a composer who played a pivotal role in popularizing Indian classical music around the world.
• He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to music.
• Ravi Shankar collaborated with several international musicians, notably George Harrison of The Beatles, which helped introduce sitar to western audiences in the 1960s.
• He was influential in the development of the fusion music genre, combining elements of Eastern and Western music to create unique sounds.

 Additional Information

• Ustad Zakir Hussain​
• 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.
• Ustad Bismillah Khan
• Ustad Bismillah Khan used to play Shehnai.
• Ustad Bismillah Khan (1916 – 2006) (Real name is Qamaruddin Khan), was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the Shehnai.
• Shehnai is a musical instrument that is similar to the oboe (common in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.)
• He was felicitated with several awards including:
• Padma Shri in 1961
• Padma Bhushan in 1968
• Padma Vibhushan in 1980
• Bharat Ratna in 2001
• He also played the Shehnai at the 1st Republic Day celebration in 1950.
• Pandit Bhimsen Joshi 
• Born on 4 February 1922 in Gadak district of Karnataka.
• He was fond of music since childhood.
• He was greatly influenced by Abdul Karim Khan, the founder of Kirana Gharana.
• In 1933 he left home in search of Guru. He stayed in Bijapur, Pune and Gwalior for the next two years.
• He also took music lessons from Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan of Gwalior.
• He received his early education in classical music from Pandit Rambhau Kundgolkar, a disciple of Abdul Karim Khan.
• He visited Calcutta and Punjab before returning home.
• By 1937, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi had become a well-known khyal singer. There he also learned the nuances of khayal singing from Sawai Gandharva for many years.
• Besides singing, he has also mastered thumri and bhajan.
• Pandit Bhimsen Joshi passed away on 25 January 2011.
• On 4 November 2008, he was selected for the country's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna Award, India's highest civilian honor, which was awarded in 1975 with the Padma Bhushan in the arts.
• Pt. Bhimsen Joshi has been awarded many honors and distinctions including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.

The correct answer is 14th.

Key Points

• The PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) scheme provides financial support to farmers.
• Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive ₹6000 per year.
• The amount is distributed in three equal installments of ₹2000 each.
• The primary objective of the scheme is to ensure a life of dignity for small and marginal farmers.

Additional Information

• PM-KISAN
• The scheme was launched in February 2019 by the Government of India.
• It is aimed at providing income support to small and marginal farmers.
• The financial benefit is transferred directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
• Farmers holding up to 2 hectares of cultivable land are eligible for this scheme.
• Other Agricultural Schemes
• Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
• Launched in 2016, it aims to provide insurance coverage and financial support to farmers in the event of crop failure.
• It covers risks such as natural calamities, pests, and diseases.
• Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
• Launched in 2015, it aims to enhance the physical access of water on farms and expand the cultivable area under assured irrigation.
• It focuses on water-use efficiency and water conservation practices.
• Soil Health Card Scheme
• Launched in 2015, this scheme aims to promote soil testing and provide soil health cards to farmers.
• It helps farmers to understand the nutrient status of their soil and take corrective measures.

The correct answer is 15-59 years.

Key Points

• The working population in India, also known as the working-age population, is generally considered to be the age group between 15 and 59 years.
• This is based on the International Labour Organization (ILO) standards and is widely used to describe the labor force.

So, the correct answer is 15 years to 59 years.

Additional Information

• The working-age population is an important demographic group in any economy, as it represents the individuals who are able and available to work.
• In India, a large working-age population, coupled with economic growth, has the potential to contribute to the country's development.
• However, challenges such as unemployment, underemployment, and skill development need to be addressed to harness the full potential of this population group.

The correct answer is Gujarat.

Key Points

• The state government of Gujarat introduced the Gyan Sahayak Scheme in July 2023, aimed at addressing teacher vacancies in government schools through contractual appointments.
• However, the scheme has faced significant opposition from various quarters, including student groups, political parties, and teachers’ associations.
• The primary objective is to ensure that the education process is not disrupted due to teacher shortages.
• The Gyan Sahayak Scheme is applicable to government and grant-in-aid schools, with a particular focus on Mission Schools of Excellence.
• Gujarat faces an estimated 32,000 teacher vacancies, with approximately 20,000 in primary schools and 12,000 in secondary schools.

The correct answer is 1916.

Key Points

The Lucknow Pact 

• The Lucknow Pact of December 1916 was an understanding between the Congress and Muslim League.
• Congress accepted electorates.
• The Lucknow Pact was an agreement reached between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League (AIML) at a joint session of both the parties held in Lucknow in December 1916.
• Through the pact, the two parties agreed to allow representation to religious minorities in the provincial legislatures.
• The pact was signed at the annual sessions held by both the parties to put forth the common political rules including the demands of the ‘Self Governance’ of India after the war.
• Mohammed Ali Jinnah, a member of both the parties had suggested in the session to put pressure on the Britishers the liberalization of the country and allow its citizens to run their own country.
• Due to this, there arose a friendly relationship between the Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League.
• Therefore Mohammed Ali Jinnah was given the title of, ‘Ambassador of Hindu Muslim Unity’ by the nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu.

The correct answer is Ram Sahay Pandey.

Key Points

• Gawri Lok Natya/Rai Lok Natya:
• The Bhil tribe is associated with this folk drama.
• This is a religious folk drama. It is staged only during the daytime.
• This folk drama is staged for 40 days (Bhadra month and Ashwin Krishna Navami).
• This folk drama is based on the story of Lord Shiva and Bhasmasur.
• Due to the use of Mandal and Thali in it, it is known as Rai dance.
• The dance which is performed to add various contexts in Gawri Lok Natya is called Gawri ki Ghai.
• Main characters- Jhamtya and Khatkadya.
• Other characters - Kan Gujri, Moyabad Khedaliya Bhoot.
• The oldest person among the Bhils is considered to be an incarnation of Shiva and is worshiped as Budiya Devta.
• Shiva is called 'Puria' in the Gavri dance.

 Additional Information

• Dance of different tribes in Rajasthan
• Bhil - Gair, Gawri (Rye), War dance, Dwichakri dance.
• Garasia - Walar, Lur, Kood, Mandal, Gaur, Jawara, Moriya, Rayan dances.
• Kathodi - Mavaliya dance, Holi dance.

The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh.

Key Points

• Mahasu Dance:
• Mahasu is one of the colourful forms of the Nati folk dance of Himachal Pradesh.
• The dance is called Mahasu presumably because it began in the region of the Mahasu Pahari-speaking area.
• In Himachal Pradesh, Mahasu Pahari is spoken in a veritably large region which includes further than ten lakh people.
• It's substantially spoken in Shimla and Solan.

Additional Information

• The chief deity of the Hanol area is Lord Mahasu.
• People of Hanol and nearby villages of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh worship Mahasu Devta.
• In the 9th century, the Mahasu Devta temple was built.
• Katha-Kuni or koti-banal style of architecture was used in building this temple.
• This ancient temple comes in the Dehradun circle of Uttarakhand.
• The temple is located on the bank of the Tons River or Tamas River.
• The sole arbiter over the mortals is believed to be Mahasu devta.

The correct answer is Ajit Agarkar.

Key Points

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the national governing body for cricket in India.
• The BCCI headquarters is located at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• Mumbai is known as the cricket capital of India, having produced many legendary cricketers.
• The BCCI was formed in December 1928 and is affiliated with the International Cricket Council (ICC).

 Additional Information

• BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India)
• The BCCI is the wealthiest cricket board in the world, managing the Indian cricket team and organizing domestic and international cricket matches in India.
• It oversees cricketing activities in India and has the authority to select players, umpires, and officials to participate in international cricket events.
• The BCCI also organizes the Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the world's most popular and lucrative T20 cricket leagues.
• It is responsible for developing cricket infrastructure and promoting the sport at all levels in the country.
• Wankhede Stadium
• Wankhede Stadium, located in Mumbai, is one of the most iconic cricket stadiums in India.
• The stadium has hosted numerous memorable cricket matches, including the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup final, where India emerged victorious.
• It has a seating capacity of around 33,000 spectators and serves as the home ground for the Mumbai cricket team and the Mumbai Indians (IPL team).
• Named after Sheshrao Krishnarao Wankhede, a politician and the then President of the Mumbai Cricket Association, the stadium was established in 1974.
• International Cricket Council (ICC)
• The ICC is the global governing body for cricket, responsible for overseeing and regulating the international game.
• Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the ICC organizes major international cricket tournaments like the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup, and ICC Champions Trophy.
• The ICC ensures that the rules and regulations of cricket are uniformly followed by its member countries.
• It also appoints match officials for international matches and works towards the development and promotion of cricket worldwide.

The correct answer is Jayaprakash Narayan.

Key Points

• The First Five-Year Plan was introduced on 1 April 1951, after the Planning Commission had been established on 15 March 1950.

Additional Information

• Under the socialist influence of the first Prime Minister Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, the Soviet Union borrowed the notion of five-year economic planning.
• In India, the five-year plans' long-term goals are:
• High Growth Rate to Raise Indian Citizens' Living Standards.
• For prosperity, the economy must be stable.
• independent economy.
• promoting social justice and decreasing inequality
• economic modernization

The correct answer is Science, Art, Literature.

Key Points

Gupta Dynasty:

• The founder of the Gupta dynasty was Sri Gupta.
• He was succeeded by Ghatotkacha. These two were called Maharajas.
• The next ruler was Chandragupta I and he was the first to be called Maharajadhiraja.
• Chandragupta, I was succeeded by Samudragupta in about 330 A.D., who reigned for about fifty years.
• He was a great military genius and is said to have commanded a military campaign across the Deccan, and also subdued the forest tribes of the Vindhya region.
• Samudragupta's successor Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya, conquered the extensive territories of Malwa, Gujarat and Kathiawar.
• Samudragupta is considered to be the greatest of the rulers of the Gupta dynasty.
• Kumaragupta laid the foundation of the Nalanda University.
• Vishnugupta was the last known ruler of the Gupta Dynasty (540-550 AD)
• The symbol of the Gupta Empire was a Garuda, a mythological creature that was a mix between a human and an eagle.
• An ancient Indian empire, the Gupta Empire ruled the Indian subcontinent from the 3rd century CE to 543 CE.
• Founded by Sri Gupta, the empire conquered about 21 kingdoms both in as well as around India during its period.
• The Guptas are believed to have been feudatories of the Kushanas.
• The original kingdom of the Gupta comprised Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
• The Gupta made good use of iron ore reserves.
• The Gupta period in ancient India is referred to as the 'Golden Age'.
• Ir is because of the numerous achievements in the field of arts, literature, science & technology.
• It also brought about the political unification of the subcontinent.

The correct answer is Hockey.

Key Points

• Veteran Indian Hockey goalkeeper P R Sreejesh has won the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year 2021 award for his performance, becoming only the second Indian to receive the accolade.
• P R Sreejesh was the only Indian nominated and was recommended by the International Hockey Federation.
• Sreejesh is a former captain of the Indian men's hockey team and a member of the bronze medal-winning team at the Tokyo Olympics.
• In the FIH Stars Awards in October 2021, Sreejesh was named the goalkeeper of the year for 2021.
• Note: In 2020, Indian Women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal became the first Indian to win the honour for her 2019 show.

The correct answer is Bihu.

Key Points

• Bihu
• The Bihu dance is an indigenous folk dance from the Indian state of Assam related to the Bihu festival and an important part of Assamese culture.
• The Bihu dance takes its name from the Bohag Bihu festival also called Rangali Bihu,the national festival of Assam, which celebrates the Assamese New Year.
• The festival takes place during mid-April and the Bihu dance is meant to celebrate and emulate the seasonal spirit, celebrating fertility and passion.
• Assam without talking about the world famous Bihu dance, which has become the identity of the northeastern state.
• Performed mostly during the annual Bihu festival celebrated around April, it is Assam's most popular folk dance.

 Additional Information

• Onam
• Onam is related to Kerala state.
• Onam is the largest and official festival in Kerala, an Indian state known as God’s Own Country.
• Malayali people celebrate the Onam festivalas a annual harvesting.
• The Onam festival is celebrated in Kerala between August and September.
• Teej
• The festival is celebrated from the third day of the bright half of the lunar month of Sawan as per the Bikrami calendar (Punjabi calendar) to the full moon of Sawan (about 13 days).
• It is celebrated primarily by girls and women.
• The main focus of the festival is dancing the Giddha.
• Various Fairs are also organized.
• Chhath
• Chhath Puja is a significant festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya.
• It is predominantly celebrated in the Indian state of Bihar, along with Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, and the Madhesh region of Nepal.
• The festival involves rigorous rituals including holy bathing, fasting, and abstaining from drinking water (vrata), standing in water for long periods, and offering prasad (prayer offerings) and arghya to the setting and rising sun.
• Chhath Puja is unique to the worship of the Sun God and is observed over a span of four days.

The correct answer is Statement 1 and Statement 2 both are correct.

Key Points

• The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), outlined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution (Articles 36-51), are non-justiciable in nature.
• This means that they are not enforceable by any court.
• However, they are fundamental in the governance of the country and it is the duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws.
• The DPSP, though not enforceable, serve as a guide to the legislative and executive branches of the government when they create policies and laws.
• They aim to establish a welfare state where justice and equality are prevalent.
• Despite their non-justiciable nature, the principles hold significant influence on the interpretation of the Constitution and the legislation.
• This is because they reflect the ambitions and values that the Constitution strives to uphold.
• Please note that while these principles are not enforceable by courts, they significantly shape India's governance and legal discourse.
• The Constitution itself declares that it is the responsibility of the State to apply these principles in law-making and policy design.
• This provides them with a considerable indirect impact on legislation and governance.

The correct answer is Supreme Court.

Key Points

• Supreme Court of India :
• Supreme Court of India was established on 26 January 1950.
• At present, there are 33+CJI judges in the Supreme Court.
• The first woman judge of SC of India and also in Asia was Fathima Beevi.
• The Chief justice of India and the other Judges of the SC hold office until they attain the age of 65 years.
• High court judges hold office until they attain the age of 62.
• Article 124 to 147 and Part V of the Indian Constitution informs the composition and powers of the Supreme Court.

 Additional Information

• High Court
• There shall be a High Court in each State [Art. 214] but Parliament has the power to establish a common High Court for two or more States.
• The High Court stands at the head of the Judiciary in the State.
• Every High Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and such other Constitution of Judges as the President of India may from time to time appoint
• Participatory Consultative Process: A nine-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court has held that (1) the process of the appointment of the Judges of the High Courts is an integrated 'participatory consultative process' for selecting the best and most suitable persons available for appointment; and all the constitutional functionaries must perform this duty collectively with a view primarily to reach an agreed decision, subserving the constitutional purpose, so that the occasion of primacy does not arise.
• Initiation of the proposal for appointment in the case of High Court must invariably be made by the Chief Justice of that High Court.
• In the event of conflicting opinions by the constitutional functionaries, the opinion of the judiciary 'symbolized by the view of the Chief Justice of India' formed by him in consultation with two senior-most Judges of the Supreme Court who come from that State, would have the supremacy.
• No appointment of any Judge of a High Court can be made unless it conforms with the opinion of the Chief Justice of India.

The correct answer is Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury.

Key Points

• Santosh Trophy:
• The Santosh Trophy is a federation of football knock-out competition contested by the regional state associations and government institutions under the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the sport's governing body in India.
• Before the starting of the first national club league, the National Football League in 1996, the Santosh Trophy was contemplated as the top domestic championship in India.
• Many players who have appeared for India internationally played and gained recognition while playing in the Santosh Trophy.
• The tournament is held annually with 31 teams who are divided into groups and who must qualify for the tournament properly through the preliminary round.
• The current champions of the Santosh Trophy are Services, who won their 6th title during the 2018–19 edition.
• Services gained their 6th title this year.
• The 2018 - 19 Session was organized at Ludhiana, Punjab.

The correct answer is Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority.

Key Points

• It was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act passed by the Parliament in December 1985.
• The Act came into effect on 13th February 1986.
• Eight states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, Nagaland, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Karnataka, have finalized an action plan for agriculture export policy which aims to double the agricultural exports.
• Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority(APEDA) was incorporated in February 1986 by an act of the parliament in 1985, it replaced the existing Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC).

The correct answer is Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).

Key Points

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme was launched on 25th June, 2015. The primary aim for this Yojana is to ensure that 2 crore houses are built across nation’s length and breadth.

• PMAY in MIG is extended until March 31st, 2021.
• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

1. Launched on: 25th June 2015.
2. Aim: to provide housing for all in Urban Areas by the year 2022.
3. The mission provides Central Assistance to the implementing agencies through State/Union Territories (UTs) and Central Nodal Agencies for providing houses to all eligible families against the validated demand for houses for about 1.12 crores.
4. The house for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) could be up to 30 sq. mt. carpet area but the state/UTs have the flexibility to enhance the size of houses.

• Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs - Hardeep Singh Puri (constituency - Uttar Pradesh)

The correct answer is Cricket.

Key Points

• Cricket: Governed by the International Cricket Council (ICC), established in 1909, it's the most popular sport globally, especially in the Indian subcontinent.
• Polo: Ruled by the Federation of International Polo (FIP), its origins trace back to Persia in the 6th century BC, and it's a sport of equestrian skill and strategy.
• Football: Regulated by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), founded in 1904, it's the world's most widely played sport, with billions of fans worldwide.
• Hockey: Controlled by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), established in 1904, it's a traditional sport with a rich history, particularly popular in Europe and South Asia.

Given:

The price of a table is first decreased by 30 percent and then increased by 80 percent.

Formula Used:

Percentage change =$\left(\frac{\text{Final price} - \text{Initial price}}{\text{Initial price}}\right) \times 100$

Calculation:

Let the initial price of the table be 100.

Price after 30% decrease:

⇒ 100 - (30% of 100)

⇒ 100 - 30

⇒ 70

Price after 80% increase on the new price:

⇒ 70 + (80% of 70)

⇒ 70 + (0.8 x 70)

⇒ 70 + 56

⇒ 126

Percentage increase in price:

⇒ $\left(\frac{126 - 100}{100}\right) \times 100$

⇒ $\left(\frac{26}{100}\right) \times 100$

⇒ 26%

The percentage increase in the price of the table is 26 percent.

Given:

Selling price of an article = Rs. 1184

Discount offered = 26%

Formula Used:

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

Calculation:

Discount Rate = 26% = 26/100 = 0.26

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

⇒ Marked Price = 1184 / (1 - 0.26)

⇒ Marked Price = 1184 / 0.74

⇒ Marked Price = 1600

The marked price of the article is Rs. 1600.

Given:

Average of 30 observations = 58

Average of first 14 observations = 59

Average of last 17 observations = 55

Formula Used:

Sum = Average × Number of observations

Calculation:

Sum of 30 observations = 58 × 30

Sum of 30 observations = 1740

Sum of first 14 observations = 59 × 14

Sum of first 14 observations = 826

Sum of last 17 observations = 55 × 17

Sum of last 17 observations = 935

Sum of 13 observations (from 15^th to 30^th) = 935 - (14^th observation)

Sum of 30 observations = Sum of first 13 observations + 14^th observation + Sum of last 17 observations

⇒ 1740 = 826 + 14^th observation + 935 - (14^th observation)

⇒ 1740 = 826 + 935

⇒ 1740 = 1761

Therefore, the value of 14^th observation is:

⇒ 1740 - 1761 = - 21

Sum of 13 observations (from 15^th to 30^th) = 935

Sum of 30 observations = Sum of first 14 observations + Sum of last 16 observations

⇒ 1740 = 826 + 935 - 14^th observation

⇒ 1740 = 1761 - 14^th observation

⇒ 14^th observation = 1761 - 1740

⇒ 14^th observation = 21

The value of 14^th observation is 21.

Given:

We need to find the greatest four-digit number that is divisible by 15, 20, 25, and 30.

Calculation:

Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15, 20, 25, and 30.

LCM = 2² × 3 × 5² = 4 × 3 × 25 = 300

Prime factorization:

15 = 3 × 5

20 = 2² × 5

25 = 5²

30 = 2 × 3 × 5

LCM = Highest powers of all prime factors:

Find the greatest four-digit number divisible by 300.

The greatest four-digit number is 9999. Divide 9999 by 300 to find the nearest multiple:

9999 ÷ 300 = 33 remainder 99

The nearest multiple of 300 less than 9999 is:

300 × 33 = 9900

Conclusion:

The greatest four-digit number that is divisible by 15, 20, 25, and 30 is 9900.

Correct Option: 1

Given:

Aman and Raman together can complete the work in 7.5 days.

Raman and Gagan together can complete the work in 10 days.

Gagan and Aman together can complete the work in 20 days.

We need to find the number of days Gagan alone can complete the work.

Calculation:

Let the total work be LCM of 7.5, 10, and 20.

Total work = 300 units (LCM of 7.5, 10, and 20).

Calculate the work done per day by each pair:

Aman and Raman together = Total work ÷ 7.5 = 300 ÷ 7.5 = 40 units/day

Raman and Gagan together = Total work ÷ 10 = 300 ÷ 10 = 30 units/day

Gagan and Aman together = Total work ÷ 20 = 300 ÷ 20 = 15 units/day

Let the individual work rates of Aman, Raman, and Gagan be A, R, and G (in units/day).

From the given data:

A + R = 40

R + G = 30

G + A = 15

 Add all three equations:

(A + R) + (R + G) + (G + A) = 40 + 30 + 15

2(A + R + G) = 85

A + R + G = 42.5

Solve for G (Gagan's work rate):

From A + R = 40:

A + R + G = 42.5 → G = 42.5 - 40 = 2.5 units/day

Calculate the number of days Gagan alone can complete the work:

Total work = 300 units

Work rate of Gagan = 2.5 units/day

Days = Total work ÷ Work rate

Days = 300 ÷ 2.5 = 120 days

Conclusion:

Gagan alone can complete the work in 120 days.

Given:

a : b = 12 : 5

b : c = 15 : 16

c : d = 4 : 7

Formula Used:

To find a : c, we need to combine the given ratios:

a : b and b : c

Calculation:

a : b = 12 : 5

b : c = 15 : 16

First, we make the 'b' term the same in both ratios:

For a : b = 12 : 5

Multiply both sides by 3:

a : b = 36 : 15

Now, a : b = 36 : 15 and b : c = 15 : 16

Since the 'b' terms match, we can write:

a : c = 36 : 16

Simplify the ratio:

⇒ a : c = 9 : 4

The correct answer is option 2.

Given:

We need to calculate the value of (0.3)² + (0.1)³.

Calculation:

Step 1: Calculate (0.3)²:

(0.3)² = 0.3 × 0.3 = 0.09

Step 2: Calculate (0.1)³:

(0.1)³ = 0.1 × 0.1 × 0.1 = 0.001

Step 3: Add the results:

(0.3)² + (0.1)³ = 0.09 + 0.001 = 0.091

Conclusion:

The value of (0.3)² + (0.1)³ is 0.091.

Correct Option: 3

Given:

Amount after 1 year = 2700 ₹

Amount after 2 years = 3645 ₹

Formula Used:

$A = P (1 + \frac{R}{100})^n$

Calculation:

Let P be the principal amount and R be the annual interest rate.

For 1 year:

$2700 = P (1 + \frac{R}{100})$

For 2 years:

$3645 = P (1 + \frac{R}{100})^2$

Dividing both equations:

$\frac{3645}{2700} = \frac{P (1 + \frac{R}{100})^2}{P (1 + \frac{R}{100})}$

$\frac{3645}{2700} = 1 + \frac{R}{100}$

⇒ 1.35 = 1 + \frac{R}{100}

⇒ $\frac{R}{100} = 0.35$

⇒ R = 35

The annual interest rate is 35%.

Given:

C pays Rs. 1287 for the bicycle. A sells the bicycle to B at a profit of 30%, and B sells it to C at a profit of 10%.

Formula Used:

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

Calculation:

Step 1: Find the cost price for B (CB)

Let the cost price for B be CB.

C pays Rs. 1287, which is the selling price for B.

CB = 1287 / (1 + 10/100) = 1287 / 1.1 = Rs. 1170

Step 2: Find the cost price for A (CA)

Let the cost price for A be CA.

CB is the selling price for A.

CA = 1170 / (1 + 30/100) = 1170 / 1.3 = Rs. 900

Final Answer:

The cost price of the bicycle for A was Rs. 900.

Given:

Principal (P) = Certain sum of money

Time (T) = 9 years 5 months = 9 + 5/12 years = 9.4167 years

Amount (A) = 2 × Principal (2P)

Formula Used:

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

Amount (A) = P + SI

Calculation:

Since the amount becomes double, A = 2P

SI = A - P

SI = 2P - P

SI = P

Using the formula for Simple Interest:

P = P × R × T / 100

P = (P × R × 9.4167) / 100

Canceling out P from both sides:

⇒ 1 = (R × 9.4167) / 100

⇒ R = 100 / 9.4167

R = 10.62

The annual rate of interest is 10.62 percent.

Given:

Expression: 100 - 9 of (4 × 3 + 17 - 25)

Formula Used:

BODMAS

Calculation:

First, solve the expression inside the parentheses:

⇒ 4 × 3 + 17 - 25

Perform the multiplication:

⇒ 12 + 17 - 25

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

⇒ 29 - 25

⇒ 4

Now, substitute back into the original expression:

⇒ 100 - 9 of 4

Since "9 of 4" means 9 × 4:

⇒ 100 - 36

⇒ 64

The value of the expression is 64.

Given:

The ratio of three numbers is 3 ∶ 5 ∶ 7

The sum of their squares is 1328

Formula Used:

Let the three numbers be 3x, 5x, and 7x

Sum of squares: (3x)² + (5x)² + (7x)² = 1328

Calculation:

⇒ 9x² + 25x² + 49x² = 1328

⇒ 83x² = 1328

⇒ x² = 1328 / 83

⇒ x² = 16

⇒ x = 4

The largest of the three numbers is 7x

⇒ 7 × 4 = 28

The value of the largest of the three numbers is 28

Given:

The ratio of the volume of two cubes is 125 ∶ 216.

Formula Used:

The volume of a cube = side³

If the ratio of the volumes of two cubes is a³ ∶ b³, then the ratio of the sides of the two cubes is a ∶ b.

Calculation:

Let the sides of the two cubes be a and b.

The ratio of the volumes of the cubes = a³ ∶ b³ = 125 ∶ 216

Taking the cube root on both sides, we get:

⇒ a / b = (125)^1/3 ∶ (216)^1/3

⇒ a / b = 5 ∶ 6

The ratio of the sides of the two cubes is 5 ∶ 6.

Given:

Sakshi can do a piece of work in 20 days.

Tanya is 25% more efficient than Sakshi.

Formula Used:

Efficiency is inversely proportional to the number of days taken to complete the work.

Calculation:

Let the efficiency of Sakshi be 1 unit/day.

Efficiency of Tanya = 1 + 25% of 1

Efficiency of Tanya = 1 + 0.25

Efficiency of Tanya = 1.25 units/day

Number of days taken by Tanya to complete the work = (Total work) / (Efficiency of Tanya)

Total work = 20 days × 1 unit/day

Total work = 20 units

Number of days taken by Tanya = 20 / 1.25

⇒ Number of days taken by Tanya = 20 / ($\frac{5}{4}$)

⇒ Number of days taken by Tanya = 20 × ($\frac{4}{5}$)

⇒ Number of days taken by Tanya = 16 days

The number of days taken by Tanya to do the same piece of work is 16 days.

Given:

Speed for the first 3 hours = 4 km/h.

Speed for the next 2 hours = 6 km/h.

Formula Used:

Distance = Speed × Time

Calculation:

Distance covered in the first 3 hours:

⇒ Distance₁ = 4 km/h × 3 hours

⇒ Distance₁ = 12 km

Distance covered in the next 2 hours:

⇒ Distance₂ = 6 km/h × 2 hours

⇒ Distance₂ = 12 km

Total distance covered:

⇒ Total Distance = Distance₁ + Distance₂

⇒ Total Distance = 12 km + 12 km

⇒ Total Distance = 24 km

The total distance covered is 24 km.

Given:

A is 20 percent more than B.

Formula Used:

Percentage less = (A - B)/(A) × 100

Calculation:

Let B = 100

A = B + 20% of B

A = 100 + 20% of 100

A = 100 + 20

A = 120

B is how much percentage less than A. (According to the question)

Percentage less = (A - B)/(A) × 100

⇒ Percentage less = (120 - 100)/(120) × 100

⇒ Percentage less = 20/120 × 100

⇒ Percentage less = 1/6 × 100

⇒ Percentage less ≈ 16.6%

The correct answer is option 4.

Given:

Selling price of a chair = Rs. 5709

Loss percentage = 34%

Formula Used:

Cost Price (CP) = Selling Price (SP) / (1 - Loss Percentage/100)

Calculation:

Loss Percentage = 34%

SP = Rs. 5709

CP = SP / (1 - Loss Percentage/100)

⇒ CP = 5709 / (1 - 34/100)

⇒ CP = 5709 / (1 - 0.34)

⇒ CP = 5709 / 0.66

⇒ CP = 8650

The cost price of the chair is Rs. 8650

Given:

Average age of a group of 27 boys = 27 years

A boy having age = 20 years leaves the group

The average increases by = 1 year after a new boy joins

Formula Used:

Average age = (Total age of boys) / (Number of boys)

Calculation:

Initial total age of 27 boys = 27 × 27 = 729 years

After the boy of 20 years leaves:

New total age = 729 - 20 = 709 years

Number of boys now = 27 - 1 = 26

New average age after adding new boy = 27 + 1 = 28 years

Let the age of the new boy be x years.

New total age = 709 + x

Average age after new boy joins = 28 years

⇒ (709 + x) / 27 = 28

⇒ 709 + x = 28 × 27

⇒ 709 + x = 756

⇒ x = 756 - 709

⇒ x = 47

The age of the new boy is 47 years.

Given:

24 + (23 × 32 ÷ 4) - 5 × 8

Formula Used:

BODMAS

Calculation:

First, solve the expression inside the brackets:

⇒ 23 × 32 ÷ 4

⇒ 736 ÷ 4

⇒ 184

Now, substitute this back into the main expression:

⇒ 24 + 184 - 5 × 8

Next, perform the multiplication:

⇒ 24 + 184 - 40

Finally, perform the addition and subtraction:

⇒ 24 + 184

⇒ 208

⇒ 208 - 40

⇒ 168

The value of the expression is 168.

Given:

Marked price of the pen = Rs. 880

First discount = 25%

Second discount = 20%

Formula Used:

Final price after successive discounts = Marked price × (1 - First discount) × (1 - Second discount)

Discount value = Marked price - Final price

Calculation:

First discount = 25% of 880

First discount = 880 × 25/100

First discount = 220

Price after first discount = 880 - 220

Price after first discount = 660

Second discount = 20% of 660

Second discount = 660 × 20/100

Second discount = 132

Final price after second discount = 660 - 132

Final price after second discount = 528

Discount value = 880 - 528

Discount value = 352

The value of the discount is Rs. 352

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect verb form "gotten."
• The correct verb form should be "got" to maintain grammatical consistency.
• The correct phrase should be "I had sadly broken sleep when I got to bed," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part 1 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is 1.

Correct Sentence: "I had sadly broken sleep when I got to bed, through thinking of the strange man taking aim at me with his invisible gun."

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect use of the word "poors."
• The word "poors" is not grammatically correct; the correct form is "poor."
• The correct sentence should be "Earlier I was very poor in these subjects."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Correct Sentence: "Earlier I was very poor in these subjects."

Additional Information

• 1: "few poorer" – This option is grammatically incorrect as it does not fit the context of the sentence.
• 2: "very pored" – This option is grammatically incorrect and changes the meaning of the sentence.
• 4: "No improvement" – This option is incorrect because the original sentence has a grammatical error.

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

Key Points

• The word "validate" means to check or prove the validity or accuracy of something. (सत्यापित करना)
• Example: The software was validated by the team to ensure it met all the necessary requirements.
• "Confirm" refers to establishing the truth or correctness of something. (पुष्टि करना)
• Example: The scientist confirmed the results of the experiment with additional tests.

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

Additional Information

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

• Collision (टक्कर): An instance of one moving object or person striking violently against another.
• Example: The collision between the two cars caused a huge traffic jam.
• Corrupt (भ्रष्ट): Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.
• Example: The official was found to be corrupt and was subsequently removed from office.
• Conjoin (मिलाना): Join; combine.
• Example: The two companies decided to conjoin their resources for a larger project.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the adjective "quiet" instead of the comparative adjective "quieter."
• Comparative adjectives are used to compare differences between the two objects they modify (in this case, students in class B and students in class C).
• The correct phrase should be "much quieter than," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part 2 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct Sentence: Students in class B are much quieter than students in class C.

Additional Information

• Part 1: "Students in class B are," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Part 3: "students in class C." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• No error – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in part 2.

The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. A weak point or fault in someone's character.

Key Points

• The idiom "An Achilles heel" refers to a person's weak spot or vulnerability, often in an otherwise strong character. (कमज़ोरी)
• Example: Despite his tremendous success as a businessman, his Achilles heel was his inability to trust people.
• So **"**An Achilles heel" refers to a weak point or fault in someone's character.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. A weak point or fault in someone's character.

Additional Information

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

• A difficult task (कठिन कार्य): Something that is hard to achieve or complete.
• Example: Completing the marathon was a difficult task for him, but he managed to do it.
• A person who tasted failure for the first time (पहली बार असफलता का सामना करने वाला व्यक्ति): Someone who has just experienced their first failure.
• Example: She was a person who tasted failure for the first time when her project was rejected.
• An old ankle pain (पुराना टखने का दर्द): A long-standing pain in the ankle.
• Example: His old ankle pain flared up again after the long walk.

The correct answer is: hurtful.

Key Points

• The word "contrite" means feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt. (पश्चातापी)
• Example: He felt contrite after realizing the impact of his harsh words on his friend.
• "Hurtful" refers to causing distress or injury to someone’s feelings. (हानिकारक)
• Example: His hurtful comments left her feeling upset and unappreciated.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'contrite' is 'hurtful'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: hurtful.

Additional Information

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

• Aback (चकित): By surprise or shock.
• Example: She was taken aback by the unexpected turn of events.
• Unkindly (अप्रिय ): In a harsh or unpleasant manner.
• Example: He spoke unkindly to his colleague, causing distress.
• Wondering (विचारणीय): Feeling curiosity or doubt.
• Example: She was wondering if she made the right decision.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect use of the verb "were" instead of "was."
• The subject "She" is singular and therefore requires the singular form of the verb "was."
• The correct phrase should be "She was very happy," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part 4 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is 4.

Correct Sentence: "She was very happy that soon she would be very rich."

Additional Information

• 1: "No error" – This option is incorrect because there is an error in the sentence.
• 2: "happy that soon she" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• 3: "would be very rich." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect verb form "gaze" used instead of the present participle "gazing."
• The present participle "gazing" is required to match the continuous action implied by "is sitting."
• The correct phrase should be "gazing at the mouse," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: "The cat is sitting at the window, gazing at the mouse."

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect verb form "is."
• The subject "shelves" is plural and should be paired with the plural verb "were".
• The correct phrase should be "After the sale, the store's shelves were almost bare," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Correct Sentence: "After the sale, the store's shelves were almost bare."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "shelf were" – This option is incorrect because "shelf" is singular, and "were" is a plural verb form.
• Option 2: "shelves was" – This option is incorrect because "shelves" is plural, and "was" is a singular verb form.
• Option 4: "No improvement" – This option is incorrect because there is an error in the original sentence.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "Armed" means equipped with or carrying weapons. (सशस्त्र)
• Example: The soldiers were armed and ready for battle.
• "Deprived" refers to suffering a severe and damaging lack of basic material and cultural benefits; in the context of the opposite of armed, it means lacking weapons or arms. (वंचित)
• Example: The villagers were deprived of any means of defense.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Armed' is 'Deprived'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

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

• Delayed (विलंबित): To make something late or slow.
• Example: The train was delayed due to bad weather.
• Distorted (विकृत): Pulled or twisted out of shape; contorted.
• Example: The image on the screen was distorted because of a technical glitch.
• Denied (अस्वीकृत): Refuse to give (something requested or desired) to (someone).
• Example: She was denied entry into the club.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The phrase "at a crossroads" means being in a situation where an important decision must be made, which will have significant consequences. (ऐसी स्थिति जहां महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय लेना हो)
• Example: She found herself at a crossroads in her career and had to choose between staying in her current job or accepting a new offer.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Spill the beans (रहस्य प्रकट कर देना): Reveal secret information unintentionally or indiscreetly.
• Example: He accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise party.
• Make No Bones About (बिना किसी संकोच के कहना): State a fact or opinion confidently and without hesitation.
• Example: She made no bones about her disappointment in the team's performance.
• Tongue And Cheek (हास्यपूर्ण या गैर गंभीर तरीके से कहा गया): Said or done in a humorous or not serious way.
• Example: His comments were meant to be tongue and cheek, but some people took them seriously.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The phrase "Several curious small" is not idiomatic or grammatically correct. The word "small" should be replaced with "little" to match the context of describing circumstances.
• The word "little" conveys a sense of endearment or subtlety, which fits better in the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct Sentence: "Several curious little circumstances transpired as the action proceeded."

Additional Information

• Option 1 ("Many some curious small") is incorrect because "Many some" is redundant and grammatically incorrect.
• Option 3 ("No correction required") would be correct if the original phrase were already grammatically and contextually accurate, but it is not.
• Option 4 ("Definite curious small") is incorrect as "Definite" does not fit the context of the sentence.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The word "myriad" means countless or a very large number of something. (असंख्य)
• Example: The garden was filled with a myriad of colorful flowers.
• The word "diagnostic" refers to methods or tools used to identify or determine the cause of a problem, often in medical or technical contexts. (निदानात्मक)
• Example: The doctor used advanced diagnostic tools to determine the illness.
• Hence, the sentence in Option 4 is correct because it uses the proper spelling and conveys a clear meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

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

• Option 1: opportuniteis (अवसर): Incorrect spelling of "opportunities." The correct spelling is needed to convey the intended meaning.
• Example: This protocol opens opportunities for future advancements.
• Option 2: meriad (असंख्य): Incorrect spelling of "myriad." The correct spelling is essential for grammatical accuracy.
• Example: She has a myriad of options to choose from.
• Option 3: diegnostic (निदानात्मक): Incorrect spelling of "diagnostic." The correct spelling ensures clarity and understanding.
• Example: Diagnostic tests are crucial for identifying diseases.

The correct answer is 'answer'.

Key Points

• The word "answer" means to respond to a call or signal.
• In the context of the sentence, it implies that Sunaina should respond to the door, likely by opening it.

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

Complete Sentence: Sunaina, please answer the door.

Additional Information

• Do (करना): means to perform an action or task.
• Have (होना): means to possess or own something.
• Awaken (जागना): means to rouse from sleep.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "adress" is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is "address".
• "Adress" does not have any meaning in English. It's a misspelling. (गलत वर्तनी)
• Example: He tried to find the meaning of 'adress' but couldn't because it's not a correct word.
• The correct word is "address", which means a place where someone lives or an act of speaking to someone. (पता या भाषण देना)
• Example: Please write your address on the form.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

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

• Students (छात्र): A person who is studying at a school or college.
• Example: The students gathered in the auditorium for the assembly.
• Inundate (जलमग्न करना): To overwhelm someone with things or people to be dealt with.
• Example: The office was inundated with requests for more information.
• Information (सूचना): Data or knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance.
• Example: The brochure provides a lot of information about the company's products.

The correct answer is 'traced'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses the history of silk manufacturing and its discovery in the Neolithic Age.
• The correct word for blank (1) should indicate the process of going back and examining the origin or development.
• "Traced" fits well as it means to find or describe the origin or development of something by examining it.
• Other options like "hauled", "saw", and "raced" do not fit the context as they do not describe tracking or finding the origin of something.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Additional Information

• Hauled: "Hauled" means pulled or dragged with effort or force, which does not fit the context of examining origins.
• Saw: "Saw" is the past tense of "see" and does not fit the meaning required here.
• Raced: "Raced" means moved swiftly, which does not fit the context of examining the history of silk manufacturing.

The correct answer is 'produced'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses the history of silk manufacturing and how silk was discovered to be produced by insects.
• The word "produced" aligns with the context as it refers to the creation of silk by insects, which fits the narrative.
• Other options like "planted," "turned," and "abandoned" do not logically fit in the sentence, as they do not convey the process of silk creation.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Additional Information

• Planted (लगाया): Refers to sowing seeds or growing plants, which does not fit the context of silk production.
• Turned (बदला हुआ): Implies a change in state or direction, which does not align with the idea of silk creation.
• Abandoned (छोड़ दिया): Means left or deserted, which is unrelated to the concept of silk production.

The correct answer is 'made'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses the historical timeline of silk manufacturing.
• The verb used should indicate the completion or occurrence of the discovery event in history.
• "Made" fits well as it suggests the discovery was completed, which aligns with the context of historical events.
• Other options ("Tailed", "Baked", "Coerced") do not fit the context or meaning in relation to the discovery process.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• Tailed (पूंछा गया): "Tailed" is unrelated to the context of making a discovery.
• Baked (पकाया गया): "Baked" refers to cooking and does not apply to the process of discovery.
• Coerced (जबरदस्ती किया गया): "Coerced" means forced and is irrelevant to the context of an historical discovery.

The correct answer is 'farmers'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses the historical context of silk production and the cultivation of mulberry trees to feed silkworm larvae.
• The appropriate noun should describe individuals responsible for agricultural activities such as planting trees, which aligns with the role of "farmers."
• "Farmers" fits well as it denotes people engaged in growing crops and trees, as required for the production of silk.
• Other options ("nurses", "teachers", "soldiers") do not fit the context of agricultural tasks described in the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Nurses: While "nurses" care for living beings, they are not associated with planting or agricultural activities.
• Teachers: "Teachers" impart knowledge and are unrelated to the context of tree planting or silkworm rearing.
• Soldiers: "Soldiers" are involved in defense and military activities, which do not fit the context of agricultural work in silk production.

The correct answer is 'on'.

Key Points

• The blank refers to the interaction between the larvae and the mulberry trees.
• In this context, the larvae feed directly on the mulberry leaves, making "on" the appropriate preposition.
• Other options like "in," "by," and "at" do not convey the correct meaning in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Additional Information

• "In" refers to being inside something, which does not fit the sentence context.
• "By" indicates the agent performing an action, which is not appropriate here.
• "At" refers to a specific location, which does not align with the context of feeding.

आँच आना मुहावरे का सही अर्थ - ​हानि पहुँचना।

Key Points

• मुहावरा- मुहावरा का शाब्दिक अर्थ ‘अभ्यास’ है। मुहावरा शब्द अरबी भाषा का शब्द है।
• हिन्दी में ऐसे वाक्यांशों को मुहावरा कहा जाता है, जो अपने साधारण अर्थ को छोड़कर विशेष अर्थ को व्यक्त करते हैं।
• उदाहरण के लिए- मुहावरा- अंक भरना अर्थ- स्नेह से गले लगना आदि>
• अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Informationमुहावरे के अन्य उदाहरण- 

शिव का उपासक - शैव।

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

Additional Informationअन्य वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द के उदाहरण-

आज दीपक ने जो पागलपन किया ऐसा उसने पहले कभी नहीं किया था। 

Key Points

• भाववाचक संज्ञा- जो शब्द पदार्थों की अवस्था, गुण, दोष, धर्म, दशा, स्वभाव आदि का बोध कराते हैं उन्हें भाववाचक संज्ञा कहते हैं।
• उदाहरण- बुढ़ापा, मिठास, बचपन, चढाई, थकावट, मोटापा, चतुराई आदि।
• पागलपन भाववाचक संज्ञा है।
• अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Information

• संज्ञा - किसी प्राणी, वस्तु, स्थान, गुण या भाव के नाम को संज्ञा कहते है।
• संज्ञा के 5 प्रकार होते है- व्यक्तिवाचक, जातिवाचक, द्रव्यवाचक, समूहवाचक, भाववाचक आदि।

सही उत्तर - आकाश।

Key Points

• विलोम शब्द की परिभाषा:- जब कोई एक शब्द किसी दूसरे शब्द का उल्टा या विपरीत अर्थ व्यक्त करे तो उसे विलोम शब्द कहा जाता है।
• साधारण शब्दों में कहें तो जिन शब्दों से किसी दूसरे शब्द का उल्टा शब्द बनें उन्हें विरुद्धार्थी शब्द या विपरीतार्थक शब्द कहते है।
• विलोम शब्द संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया आदि से मिलकर बनते है।

Additional Informationविलोम शब्द के अन्य उदाहरण:-

सही उत्तर - दंत।

Key Points

• तत्सम शब्द:- ऐसे शब्द जो संस्कृत से ज्यों के त्यों लिए गए, तत्सम होते हैं।
• जैसे:- कूप, उष्ट्र, पंचम आदि।
• तद्भव शब्द:- संस्कृत से हिंदी में आने पर जिन शब्दों का रूप बदल गया हो, तद्भव कहलाते हैं।
• जैसे:- आग, काम, पाँच आदि।

Additional Informationतत्सम - तद्भव के अन्य उदाहरण:-

सही उत्तर - शिक्शा पर हर बच्चे का अधिकार है।

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वाक्य - शिक्शा पर हर बच्चे का अधिकार है।
• शुद्ध वाक्य - शिक्षा पर हर बच्चे का अधिकार है।
• वर्तनी की परिभाषा:- लिखने की रीति को अक्षरी या वर्तनी कहते है। वर्तनी का सीधा संबंध उच्चारण से होता है, जैसा हम हिन्दी में बोलते है वैसा ही लिखते है।
• यदि उच्चारण अशुद्ध होगा तो वर्तनी भी अशुद्ध होगी।
• जैसे:- अशुद्ध:- अनभिग्य शुद्ध:- अनभिज्ञ।

Additional Informationवर्तनी के अन्य उदाहरण:-

सही उत्तर - राजन से दस हजार के टिकट गायब हो गए।

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वाक्य - राजन से दस हजार के टिकट गायब हो गया।
• शुद्ध वाक्य - राजन से दस हजार के टिकट गायब हो गए।
• वाक्यगत अशुद्ध- वाक्य सम्प्रेषण की सबसे महत्वपूर्ण और सार्थक इकाई होती है।
• अतः वाक्यगत अशुद्धियाँ को शुद्ध रूप में लिखना सम्प्रेषण को अधिक सरल बनाता है।
• वाक्य में, संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, लिंग, वचन, क्रिया-विशेषण, क्रिया, विशेषण आदि संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ हो सकती हैं।

Additional Informationनिम्नलिखित वाक्यगत अशुद्धि होती हैं - 

• संज्ञा संबंधित त्रुटि।
• लिंग संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ।
• वचन संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ।
• कारक संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ।
• शब्द चयन की अशुद्धियाँ।
• सर्वनाम संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ।
• विशेषण संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ।
• क्रिया संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ।
• अव्यय संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ।
• पदक्रम संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ।

सही उत्तर - गौरव के आँखों की रोशनी चली गई।

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वाक्य - गौरव के आँखों की रोशनी चली गई।
• शुद्ध वाक्य - गौरव की आँखों की रोशनी चली गई।
• वर्तनी की परिभाषा:- लिखने की रीति को अक्षरी या वर्तनी कहते है। वर्तनी का सीधा संबंध उच्चारण से होता है, जैसा हम हिन्दी में बोलते है वैसा ही लिखते है।
• यदि उच्चारण अशुद्ध होगा तो वर्तनी भी अशुद्ध होगी।

Additional Informationवर्तनी के अन्य उदाहरण:-

गलती करने पर माँ ने ज़ोर का थप्पड़ मारा। 

Key Points

• थप्पड़ एक देशज शब्द है।
• 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,चश्मा,फकीर आदि।
• देशज:- 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।
• अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Information

सही उत्तर - मैं किसन और।

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वाक्य - मैं किसन और अशरफ दोनों उसके पीछे भागे परंतु गिर गए।
• शुद्ध वाक्य - किसन और अशरफ दोनों उसके पीछे भागे परंतु गिर गए।
• वाक्यगत अशुद्ध- वाक्य सम्प्रेषण की सबसे महत्वपूर्ण और सार्थक इकाई होती है।
• अतः वाक्यगत अशुद्धियाँ को शुद्ध रूप में लिखना सम्प्रेषण को अधिक सरल बनाता है।
• वाक्य में, संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, लिंग, वचन, क्रिया-विशेषण, क्रिया, विशेषण आदि संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ हो सकती हैं।

Additional Informationनिम्नलिखित वाक्यगत अशुद्धि होती हैं - 

• संज्ञा संबंधित त्रुटि।
• लिंग संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ।
• वचन संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ।
• कारक संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ।
• शब्द चयन की अशुद्धियाँ।
• सर्वनाम संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ।
• विशेषण संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ।
• क्रिया संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ।
• अव्यय संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ।
• पदक्रम संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ।

युद्ध शब्द का पर्यायवाची होता है - रण। 

Key Points

• पर्यायवाची- एक ही अर्थ में प्रयुक्त होने वाले शब्द जो बनावट में भले ही अलग हों, पर्यायवाची या समानार्थी शब्द कहलाते हैं।
• उदाहरण-  स्वप्न - निद्रा, स्वप्न, सपना, निंद्रा आदि।
• अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Informationपर्यायवाची के अन्य उदाहरण: