SSC GD Constable (2024) Official Paper (Held On: 20 Feb, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

The correct order of words as they would appear in the English dictionary is:

4. Dead
5. Deal
6. Dean
7. Dear 
8. Death

The correct order is '4,3,2,1,5'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (2)".

Given: Eight boys B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 and B8 are sitting in a row facing towards the north.

Based on the given conditions, we get the following arrangements-

1. B6 is fifth to the right of B1. B4 is fifth to the right of B5. B5 is to the immediate right of B1. From these, we get-

2. B8 is third to the left of B4. B2 is third to the right of B7. B7 is an immediate neighbour of B1. From these, we get the final arrangement a follows:

Therefore, we see that B7 is sitting to the immediate left of B1.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2’.

The logic followed here is:

Vehicle : The thing the vehicle runs on.

A bicycle runs because its pedals rotate and helps it to move forward. 

Similarly,

A car runs on it wheels, which rotates and helps it to move forward. 

Therefore, the answer is Car : Wheels.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: One inside figure is added in every step, with a 90-degree clockwise rotation. 

 

The inner figure is rotated by 90 degrees in a clockwise direction and added in each step.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Given: Five friends Alex, Ben, Chris, David, and Emma are sitting around a circular table facing the center.

Based on the given conditions, we get the following arrangements-

1. Alex sits to the immediate right of Ben. David is to the immediate right of Emma. From these, we get-

2. Alex is not sitting next to Chris or David. From this, we get the final arrangement as follows:

Therefore, we see that Ben sits to the immediate right of Chris.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2’.

The BODMAS rule is given as follows:

Given equation: 28 + 12 - 21 ÷ 7 × 4 = 60

Now, we check the options and see which one follows:

Option 1) × and -

→ 28 + 12 - 21 ÷ 7 × 4 = 60

→ 28 + 12 × 21 ÷ 7 - 4 = 60

→ 28 + 12 × 3 - 4 = 60

→ 28 + 36 - 4 = 60

→ 64 - 4 = 60

→ 60 = 60

→ LHS = RHS

Option 2) + and ÷

→ 28 + 12 - 21 ÷ 7 × 4 = 60

→ 28 ÷ 12 - 21 + 7 × 4 = 60

→ 2.33 - 21 + 7 × 4 = 60

→ 2.33 - 21 + 28 = 60

→ 30.33 - 21 = 60

→ 9.33 ≠ 60

→ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 3) × and ÷

→ 28 + 12 - 21 ÷ 7 × 4 = 60

→ 28 + 12 - 21 × 7 ÷ 4 = 60

→ 28 + 12 - 21 × 1.75 = 60

→ 28 + 12 - 36.75 = 60

→ 40 - 36.75 = 60

→ 3.25 ≠ 60

→ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 4) × and +

→ 28 + 12 - 21 ÷ 7 × 4 = 60

→ 28 × 12 - 21 ÷ 7 + 4 = 60

→ 28 × 12 - 3 + 4 = 60

→ 336 - 3 + 4 = 60

→ 340 - 3 = 60

→ 337 ≠ 60

→ LHS ≠ RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The given statements are-

Statement I: All bats are balls.

Statement II: All balls are badmintons.

Statement III: All badmintons are wickets.

The least possible Venn Diagram is as follows:

Conclusions:

Conclusion I: All bats are wickets.⇒ True. (All bats are balls and all balls are wickets. So, all bats are wickets as well.)

Conclusion II: Some badmintons are bats. ⇒True. (All bats are balls and all balls are badmintons. So, some badmintons are bats.)

Therefore, both conclusions I and II follow. 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here:

Therefore, by this logic, we see that 278 is the next number in the series. 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The alphabetical series is given as follows:

Given: KW : FR :: ? 

The logic followed here is:

→ KW : FR 

Now, we check the options and see which one follows the same logic-

Option 1) For OC : CP, we get-

Option 2) For AB : BM, we get-

Option 3) For BM : WO, we get-

Option 4) For IU : DP, we get-

Therefore, we see that IU : DP is follows the same logic. 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Q ÷ X + Y × Z → Q is the sister of X; X is the husband of Y; Y is the mother of Z. 

So, Q is Z's father's sister. 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The English alphabetical order is given as follows-

Given: TJM10, ULP12, VNS14, WPV16, XRY18, ?

The logic followed here is-

Therefore, by this logic, the next term in the series is YTB20. 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The English alphabetical series is given as-

The logic is as follows-

For ‘LAMP' is coded as 'IWJL', we get-

Similarly, 'LOGS' is related as-

Therefore, we see that LOGS is coded as IKDO by the same logic. 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Given: In a certain code language, 'FORCE' is coded as '83052', ‘GAMES' is coded as '42761', ‘FORUM' is coded as '08957'.

Now, if we compare the codes for FORCE and FORUM, we see that-

The common letters are F, O, and R and the common numbers are 0, 5, and 8.

So, the code for the letter 'C' is either 3 or 2. 

Now, if we compare the codes for FORCE and GAMES, we see that-

The only common letter 'E' is coded as '2'. 

Therefore, from the above observations, we see that the letter 'C' is coded as the number '3'. 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Given:

Now, if we compare the first and the fourth dice positions, we see that-

Therefore, we see that the number opposite to '23' is '24'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

Given Sequence: jklmnojklmnoj_Imnojk_m_ojklmn_

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

Option 1) jklmno/ jklmno/ jjImno/ jkkmlo/ jklmnm

Option 2) jklmno/ jklmno/ jkImno/ jklmno/ jklmno

Here 'jklmno' is a pattern that is followed. 

Option 3) jklmno/ jklmno/ jkImno/ jknmlo/ jklmno

Option 4) jklmno/ jklmno/ jmImno/ jknmlo/ jklmno

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here:

Therefore, by this logic, we see that 318 is the next number in the series. 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Only one straight line segment is added to the inside figure in each step until it forms a proper square geometric shape.  

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

On folding the cube, the following faces are opposite to each other:

1. '+' is opposite to the sign '%'. 
2. '-' is opposite to the sign '!'.
3. '0' is opposite to the sign '@'. 

As we know that, no two opposite surfaces are adjacent to each other.

Option 1: + and % are adjacent to each other.

∴ The cube in option 1 cannot be made on the given unfolded cube in the question figure, as two opposite sides are adjacent to each other.

Option 2: No opposite surfaces are adjacent to each other.

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∴ The cube in option 2 can be made on the given unfolded cube in the question figure.

Option 3: No opposite surfaces are adjacent to each other.

      

∴ The cube in option 3 can be made on the given unfolded cube in the question figure.

Option 4: No opposite surfaces are adjacent to each other.

      

∴ The cube in option 4 can be made on the given unfolded cube in the question figure.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Important Points

The opposite surface of the open dice/cube can be found by the below methods:-

1. Alternate surfaces are opposite to each other. 2. No two opposite surfaces are touched by side or by corners.

The BODMAS rule is given as follows:

Given equation: 8 × 9 ÷ 4 + 5 - 3 = 2.

Now, we check the options and see which one follows:

Option 1) 8 and 4

→ 8 × 9 ÷ 4 + 5 - 3 = 2

→ 4 × 9 ÷ 8 + 5 - 3 = 2

→ 4 × 1.125 + 5 - 3 = 2

→ 4.5 + 5 -3 = 2

→ 9.5 - 3 = 2

→ 6.5 ≠ 2

→ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 2) 2 and 5

→ 8 × 9 ÷ 4 + 5 - 3 = 2

→ 8 × 9 ÷ 4 + 2 - 3 = 5

→ 8 × 2.25 + 2 - 3 = 5

→ 18 + 2 - 3 = 5

→ 20 - 3 = 5

→ 17 ≠ 5

→ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 3) 3 and 9

→ 8 × 9 ÷ 4 + 5 - 3 = 2

→ 8 × 3 ÷ 4 + 5 - 9 = 2

→ 8 × 0.75 + 5 - 9 = 2

→ 6 + 5 - 9 = 2

→ 11 - 9 = 2

→ 2 = 2

→ LHS = RHS

Option 4) 9 and 2

→ 8 × 9 ÷ 4 + 5 - 3 = 2

→ 8 × 2 ÷ 4 + 5 - 3 = 9

→ 8 × 0.5 + 5 - 3 = 9

→ 4 + 5 - 3 = 9

→ 9 - 3 = 9

→ 6 ≠ 9

→ LHS ≠ RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The correct answer is M.S. Subbulakshmi

Key Points

• M.S. Subbulakshmi is the first Indian musician to receive the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honour in India.
• M.S. Subbulakshmi was a renowned Carnatic vocalist.
• She was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1998.
• She performed in various languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Sanskrit.
• She also received awards, including Padma Bhushan (1954), Padma Vibhushan (1975), and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship.

Additional Information

• The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India, instituted in 1954.
• The award is conferred in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order, without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex.
• Recipients receive a sanad (certificate) signed by the President of India and a medallion.
• It is awarded for achievements in the fields of arts, literature, science, and public services.

The correct answer is Surupa Sen

Key Points

• Surupa Sen won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Odissi Dance in 2018.
• The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is a prestigious recognition given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy for Music, Dance, and Drama.
• Odissi is one of the classical dance forms of India, originating from the state of Odisha.
• Surupa Sen is known for her significant contributions to the field of Odissi dance.

Additional Information

• Dr. Aruna Mohanty is another renowned Odissi dancer who has also received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, but not in 2018.
• Akham Lakshmi Devi and Elam Endira Devi are known for their contributions to other dance forms.
• The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is given annually to artists for their outstanding achievements in the performing arts.
• The award consists of a citation, a plaque, and a cash prize.

The correct answer is 6 - 14

Key Points

• According to part IVA of Indian Constitution, "who is a parent or guardian, has a duty to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of 6 - 14."
• Part IVA of the Indian Constitution deals with the Fundamental Duties of the citizens of India.
• Article 51A in Part IVA specifies these duties, including the duty of parents or guardians to ensure education for their children.
• This provision was added by the 86^th Amendment Act of 2002.

Additional Information

• The 86^th Amendment Act also inserted Article 21A in the Constitution, making education a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 years.
• Article 21A mandates the State to provide free and compulsory education to all children of this age group.
• This amendment reflects India's commitment to the Right to Education and aims to improve literacy and educational standards in the country.
• Part IVA was introduced by the 42^nd Amendment Act of 1976, which incorporated ten fundamental duties of citizens.
• These duties emphasize the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India.

The correct answer is Indus Script

Key Points

• The Indus Script is the earliest form of writing known in the Indian subcontinent.
• It was used by the Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished around 2600 to 1900 BCE in what is now Pakistan and northwest India.
• The script is found on various artifacts, including seals, pottery, and tablets.
• Despite numerous attempts, the Indus Script remains undeciphered, and its exact nature and function are still subjects of research and debate.
• It consists of numerous symbols, some of which are repeated frequently, suggesting a complex system of writing or proto-writing.

Additional Information

• The Indus Valley Civilization is one of the world's oldest urban civilizations, along with Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt.
• The major sites of this civilization include Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, Dholavira, and Lothal.
• The civilization is noted for its advanced urban planning, architecture, and social organization.
• The discovery of the Indus Script has provided valuable insights into the culture and practices of the Indus Valley people, despite its undeciphered state.
• Efforts to decode the script involve comparative analysis with other ancient scripts and languages, but no definitive translation has been achieved so far.

The correct answer is one-third

Key Points

• One-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies are reserved for women according to the Women's Reservation Bill, 2023.
• The bill aims to enhance women's representation in legislative bodies, promoting gender equality in political participation.
• This reservation will be applicable for a period of 15 years from the commencement of the act.
• The seats reserved for women will be rotated after every general election to ensure a fair representation across different constituencies.
• This initiative is seen as a significant step towards empowering women and ensuring their active involvement in the legislative process.

Additional Information

• The Women's Reservation Bill was first introduced in 1996 and has seen several revisions before its passage in 2023.
• India has a history of women leaders in politics, including Indira Gandhi, the first female Prime Minister, and Pratibha Patil, the first female President.
• Women's representation in local governance has been mandated since the 73^rd and 74^th Constitutional Amendments, which reserve one-third of seats in Panchayats and Municipalities for women.
• The bill is expected to pave the way for more women to take on leadership roles and influence policy-making at the national and state levels.
• Globally, several countries have implemented similar reservations or quotas to boost women's representation in politics.

The correct answer is Lucknow

Key Points

• Pandit Birju Maharaj was an Indian dancer, composer, singer, and exponent of the "Kalka-Bindadin" Gharana of Kathak dance in India.
• The "Kalka-Bindadin" Gharana is associated with the Lucknow style of Kathak dance.
• Birju Maharaj was renowned for his mastery in Kathak and contributed significantly to its popularization both in India and internationally.
• He received several prestigious awards, including the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award.

Additional Information

• Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance.
• The word "Kathak" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Katha," meaning story, and "Kathakar," meaning the one who tells a story.
• The dance form traces its origins to the ancient North Indian temples where the Kathakars, or storytellers, used to narrate stories from epics and mythology through dance and music.
• The Lucknow Gharana of Kathak emphasizes graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive facial gestures.
• Pandit Birju Maharaj was instrumental in choreographing dance sequences for several Bollywood films, bringing Kathak to a wider audience.

The correct answer is 1997

Key Points

• The IAAF World Championships in Athletics became a fully professional competition from 1997.
• The IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations), now known as World Athletics, organizes these championships.
• These championships are a biennial event, bringing together the best athletes from around the world to compete in various track and field events.
• The transition to a fully professional competition marked a significant shift in the organization and promotion of the championships, elevating their status and global reach.

Additional Information

• The IAAF World Championships in Athletics were first held in 1983 in Helsinki, Finland.
• World Athletics is the international governing body for the sport of athletics, which includes running, jumping, throwing, and walking events.
• The organization is responsible for setting the rules and regulations for international competitions and ensuring fair play and integrity in the sport.
• The World Championships are one of the most prestigious events in the athletics calendar, second only to the Olympic Games.

The correct answer is NITI Aayog

Key Points

• NITI Aayog was established in 2015, replacing the Planning Commission of India.
• NITI Aayog stands for National Institution for Transforming India.
• It was formed to promote cooperative federalism and to foster involvement and participation of the state governments in the economic policy-making process using a bottom-up approach.
• The institution serves as a policy think tank for the Indian government and provides strategic and technical advice on a range of issues including economic policy and development priorities.

Additional Information

• The Planning Commission of India was established in 1950 and was responsible for formulating India’s Five-Year Plans.
• The primary objective of the Planning Commission was to ensure the balanced and effective allocation of resources and to promote economic development.
• With the establishment of NITI Aayog, the focus shifted from a centralized planning approach to a more decentralized and inclusive model of development.
• NITI Aayog is headed by the Prime Minister of India and comprises a governing council with Chief Ministers of all the states and Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories.

The correct answer is Varli and Kokna

Key Points

• Barash is similar to the Hindu festival Diwali.
• It is celebrated by the Varli and Kokna tribes.
• These tribes are primarily found in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
• The festival signifies the triumph of good over evil and is marked by various traditional rituals and festivities.

Additional Information

• The Varli and Kokna tribes have rich cultural heritages and unique traditions.
• Both tribes are known for their distinctive art forms, such as Warli painting by the Varli tribe.
• These tribes also celebrate other traditional festivals and have a deep connection with nature and their ancestral customs.

The correct answer is Hockey

Key Points

• The Rangaswami Cup is associated with the sport of Hockey.
• It is one of the prestigious tournaments in Indian hockey, contributing to the development and recognition of the sport in the country.
• Hockey has a rich history in India, and the Rangaswami Cup is part of the domestic competitions that support the sport's growth at the national level.

Additional Information

• Hockey is often referred to as the national sport of India, given its historical significance and achievements on the international stage.
• India has won numerous Olympic medals in hockey, making it one of the most successful teams in the history of the sport.
• Domestic tournaments like the Rangaswami Cup play a crucial role in identifying and nurturing talent at the grassroots level.
• The Indian hockey team has produced legendary players who have made significant contributions to the sport globally.

The correct answer is Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

Key Points

• Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is an initiative by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
• ONDC aims to promote open networks developed on open-sourced methodology, using open specifications and open network protocols, independent of any specific platform.
• The initiative is aimed at democratizing digital commerce and moving it away from platform-centric models to an open-network model.
• ONDC will help small retailers and merchants to access a much larger market, thereby enhancing their business opportunities.

Additional Information

• Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• DPIIT is responsible for the formulation and implementation of promotional and developmental measures for the growth of the industrial sector, keeping in view the national priorities and socio-economic objectives.
• It is also responsible for the overall industrial policy, facilitating and increasing investments in the manufacturing sector, and promoting ease of doing business.
• The ONDC initiative is part of the broader aim to enhance digital inclusion and create a level playing field for all stakeholders in the digital commerce ecosystem.

The correct answer is M3

Key Points

• M3 is the most commonly used measure of money supply.
• In India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) uses M3 as the principal measure of money supply.
• M3 includes M1 (currency with the public and demand deposits with banks) as well as time deposits with banks.
• It is often referred to as broad money and provides a comprehensive measure of the total money supply in the economy.
• M3 reflects the overall liquidity in the banking system and is used for monetary policy analysis and formulation.

Additional Information

• M1 includes the most liquid forms of money, such as currency and demand deposits.
• M2 includes M1 plus savings deposits, time deposits, and non-institutional money market funds.
• M4 includes M3 plus all deposits with post office savings banks (excluding National Savings Certificates).
• Monitoring the money supply is crucial for managing inflation, interest rates, and overall economic growth.
• The RBI regularly publishes data on different measures of the money supply to provide insights into the liquidity conditions in the economy.

The correct answer is 1977

Key Points

• The First Economic Census of India was conducted throughout the country, except Lakshadweep, during 1977 in collaboration with the States/Union Territories (UTs).
• The Economic Census provides detailed information on the operational and economic characteristics of establishments in the country.
• This data helps in planning and policy-making for the government and other stakeholders.

Additional Information

• The Economic Census is conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
• Subsequent Economic Censuses have been conducted in the years 1980, 1990, 1998, 2005, 2013, and 2020.
• The Economic Census covers all economic activities except those related to crop production, plantation, public administration, defence, and compulsory social security.
• The data collected includes information on the number of establishments, employment, type of ownership, and nature of operations.

The correct answer is Jyotirao Phule

Key Points

• Jyotirao Phule was the founder of the Satyashodhak Samaj.
• Satyashodhak Samaj, also known as the "Truth Seekers' Society," was established in 1873 in Maharashtra.
• The main objective of the organization was to promote social equality and fight against the caste system and other social injustices prevalent in society.
• Jyotirao Phule was a prominent social reformer and thinker who worked tirelessly for the upliftment of the oppressed and marginalized sections of society.

Additional Information

• Jyotirao Phule was also instrumental in promoting education for women and the lower castes.
• He, along with his wife Savitribai Phule, established the first school for girls in Pune in 1848.
• Phule's writings and activism played a crucial role in the social and educational reform movements in India during the 19^th century.
• His notable works include "Gulamgiri" (Slavery) and "Shetkarayacha Asud" (Cultivator's Whipcord).

The correct answer is Ravneet Kaur

Key Points

• Ravneet Kaur joined the Competition Commission of India (CCI) as Chairperson on 23^rd May, 2023.
• She has a significant role in overseeing fair trade practices in the market and ensuring that businesses comply with competition laws.
• Her appointment is crucial for maintaining and promoting healthy competition in various sectors of the economy.

Additional Information

• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a statutory body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing The Competition Act, 2002 throughout India.
• The CCI aims to prevent activities that have an adverse effect on competition in India.
• Its objective is to promote and sustain competition in markets, protect the interests of consumers, and ensure freedom of trade.
• The Chairperson of CCI plays a pivotal role in steering the commission's efforts towards achieving these goals.

The correct answer is 63

Key Points

• 63 elements were known when Mendeleev started his work on the periodic table.
• Mendeleev's periodic table was revolutionary because he organized the elements based on their atomic mass and predicted the existence and properties of new elements.
• His periodic table allowed for the prediction of the properties of elements that had not yet been discovered.
• Mendeleev's work laid the groundwork for the modern periodic table, which is based on atomic number rather than atomic mass.

Additional Information

• Dmitri Mendeleev was a Russian chemist who is best known for creating the Periodic Table of Elements.
• He arranged the 63 known elements into a table based on atomic mass, which revealed that elements with similar properties occurred at regular intervals.
• Mendeleev left gaps in his periodic table for elements that were not yet discovered, confidently predicting their properties and atomic masses.
• These gaps were later filled with the discovery of elements such as gallium and germanium, which confirmed the accuracy and utility of Mendeleev's periodic table.
• The modern periodic table is arranged by increasing atomic number, which is the number of protons in an atom's nucleus, rather than atomic mass.
• Mendeleev's periodic law states that the properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic masses.

The correct answer is prescribes a very difficult procedure for removal of judges

Key Points

• The Indian Constitution prescribes a very difficult procedure for removal of judges.
• The process for removal of judges is outlined in Article 124(4) and Article 217(1)(b) of the Constitution.
• The removal process involves a motion being passed by a special majority in both houses of Parliament on grounds of proven misbehavior or incapacity.
• This stringent procedure ensures judicial independence and protects judges from arbitrary removal.
• The process is designed to be exhaustive to maintain the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary.

Additional Information

• The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26^th November 1949 and came into effect on 26^th January 1950.
• It lays down the framework defining fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions, and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens.
• The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any country in the world.
• It declares India a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic, assuring its citizens justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavors to promote fraternity.
• The removal of a judge is a rare and serious event, reflecting the high standards of accountability for the judiciary in India.
• The procedure for removal of judges is a critical component of the checks and balances within the Indian democratic framework.

The correct answer is 4 Neither I nor II.

Key Points

• Statement I: At the beginning of the game of badminton and when the score is even, the server serves from the left service court.
• This statement is incorrect. In badminton, the server serves from the right service court when the score is even and from the left service court when the score is odd.
• Statement II: Server and receiver always stand in opposite service courts but on the same side.
• This statement is also incorrect. The server and receiver stand in diagonally opposite service courts, not on the same side.

Therefore, neither Statement I nor Statement II is correct.

The correct answer is Chief Minister of UP

Key Points

• The Chief Minister of UP was awarded the Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award for creating a fear-free state in May 2023.
• The award recognizes efforts in governance and administration that have significantly contributed to law and order, ensuring safety and security for the citizens.
• The Chief Minister's policies and initiatives were highlighted as exemplary in maintaining peace and reducing crime rates in the state.

Additional Information

• The Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award is given to individuals or institutions for outstanding contributions in various fields including social justice, administration, and governance.
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, in whose honor the award is named, was a principal architect of the Indian Constitution and a champion for social equality and justice.
• Previous recipients of the award include prominent leaders and social reformers who have made significant impacts in their respective domains.
• Uttar Pradesh, under the leadership of its current Chief Minister, has implemented several reforms aimed at improving the law and order situation, which has been recognized at national levels.

The correct answer is Population Census

Key Points

• Population Census is the total process of collecting, compiling, analyzing, and disseminating demographic, economic, and social data pertaining, at a specific time, to all persons in a country or a well-defined part of a country.
• The census provides a snapshot of the nation's population and its characteristics at a particular point in time.
• This data is crucial for planning and policy-making, enabling governments to allocate resources and services effectively.
• The information collected includes details such as age, sex, occupation, education, and living conditions.

Additional Information

• The practice of conducting a census dates back to ancient times, with records of population counts in ancient Egypt, China, and Rome.
• In modern times, most countries conduct a census every 10 years.
• In India, the first synchronous census was conducted in 1881, and since then, censuses have been conducted every 10 years without a break.
• The Census of India is one of the largest administrative exercises in the world.
• The data collected during the census is kept confidential and is used only for statistical purposes.

Given:

Expression: [41 × {36 of 4 ÷ (96 of 2 ÷ 24)}]

Formula Used:

BODMAS/BIDMAS (Brackets, Orders (i.e. powers and square roots, etc.), Division and Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction)

Calculation:

Simplify inside the innermost brackets first:

96 of 2 ÷ 24

⇒ 96 × 2 ÷ 24

⇒ 192 ÷ 24

⇒ 8

Now simplify the next part inside the curly braces:

36 of 4 ÷ 8

⇒ 36 × 4 ÷ 8

⇒ 144 ÷ 8

⇒ 18

Finally, multiply by 41:

41 × 18

⇒ 738

The value of [41 × {36 of 4 ÷ (96 of 2 ÷ 24)}] is 738.

Given:

Total amount = Rs. 7200

Ratio = 1/2 : 4 : 3/2

Calculation:

P : Q : R 

⇒ 1/2 : 4 : 3/2

⇒ 1 : 8 : 3

Total share = 1 + 8 + 3 = 12 unit

12 unit = 7200

1 unit = 600

Share of R = 3 unit = 3 × 600 = 1800.

Hence, the share of R is Rs. 1800.

Given:

Cost price of the old bat = Rs. 2320

Repairing cost = Rs. 180

Selling price = Rs. 2400

Formula Used:

Loss Percentage = (Loss / Cost Price) × 100

Calculation:

Total Cost Price = Rs. 2320 + Rs. 180 = Rs. 2500

Loss = Total Cost Price - Selling Price

⇒ Loss = Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2400

⇒ Loss = Rs. 100

Loss Percentage = (Loss / Cost Price) × 100

⇒ Loss Percentage = (100 / 2500) × 100

⇒ Loss Percentage = 4%

The loss percentage is 4%.

Given:

Length of the rectangle is increased by 14.28%.

Formula Used:

New Area = Original Area

New Length × New Breadth = Original Length × Original Breadth

Let original length = L and original breadth = B

New Length = L + 14.28% of L = L × (1 + 14.28/100)

New Breadth = B - x% of B = B × (1 - x/100)

Calculation:

Original Area = L × B

New Area = (L × 1.1428) × (B × (1 - x/100))

Since the area remains the same:

⇒ L × B = (L × 1.1428) × (B × (1 - x/100))

⇒ 1 = 1.1428 × (1 - x/100)

⇒ 1 = 1.1428 - 1.1428x/100

⇒ 1.1428x/100 = 1.1428 - 1

⇒ 1.1428x/100 = 0.1428

⇒ x/100 = 0.1428 / 1.1428

⇒ x = (0.1428 / 1.1428) × 100

⇒ x ≈ 12.5%

The breadth should be reduced by 12.5% to keep the area the same.

Shortcut Trick

To minimize the number of rows, we must maximize the number of fruits in each row.

Max fruits per row = HCF of (44, 121, 11) = 11.

Total rows = (44 ÷ 11) + (121 ÷ 11) + (11 ÷ 11) = 4 + 11 + 1 = 16.

∴ The correct answer is 16 rows.

Alternate Method

Given:

Number of Mangoes = 44

Number of Bananas = 121

Number of Apples = 11

To arrange fruits in equal rows of one type, we find the Highest Common Factor (HCF).

⇒ Prime factors of 44 = 2 × 2 × 11

⇒ Prime factors of 121 = 11 × 11

⇒ Prime factors of 11 = 11

⇒ HCF (44, 121, 11) = 11 (Fruits per row)

⇒ Rows for Mangoes = 44 ÷ 11 = 4

⇒ Rows for Bananas = 121 ÷ 11 = 11

⇒ Rows for Apples = 11 ÷ 11 = 1

⇒ Total minimum rows = 4 + 11 + 1 = 16

∴ The correct answer is 16 rows.

Additional Information

HCF (Highest Common Factor)

The HCF of two or more numbers is the greatest number that divides each of them exactly. It is used for finding maximum capacity or length in distribution problems.

LCM (Least Common Multiple)

The LCM is the smallest number which is exactly divisible by each of the given numbers. It is used for finding meeting times or simultaneous events.

HCF and LCM Relation

For any two numbers 'a' and 'b', the product of the numbers is equal to the product of their HCF and LCM: a × b = HCF(a, b) × LCM(a, b).

Given:

The sum of money doubles itself in 10 years.

Formula Used:

Compound Interest Formula: A = P(1 + r/n)^nt

Calculation:

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

Given that A = 2P when t = 10 years.

2P = P(1 + r)¹⁰

⇒ 2 = (1 + r)¹⁰

We need to find the time t when the amount becomes 4P.

4P = P(1 + r)^t

⇒ 4 = (1 + r)^t

We know 2 = (1 + r)¹⁰

⇒ (1 + r)^t = (1 + r)²⁰

Therefore, t = 20 years.

The time in which the sum will amount to 4 times itself is 20 years.

Shortcut Trick

Percentage difference between the two students = 75% − 60% = 15%.

This 15% difference is equivalent to 30 marks.

15% → 30 marks

1% → 2 marks

100% (Maximum Marks) → 2 × 100 = 200 marks.

∴ The correct answer is 200.

Alternate Method

Given:

Score of Student A = 75% of Maximum Marks

Score of Student B = 60% of Maximum Marks

Difference in marks = 30

Let the Maximum Marks be M.

⇒ 75% of M − 60% of M = 30

⇒ (75 − 60)% of M = 30

⇒ 15% of M = 30

⇒ (15 ÷ 100) × M = 30

⇒ M = (30 × 100) ÷ 15

⇒ M = 2 × 100

⇒ M = 200

∴ The correct answer is 200.

Additional Information

Percentage Change Formula

Percentage Change = [(Final Value − Initial Value) ÷ Initial Value] × 100.

Pass Marks Concept

If a student scores x% and fails by 'a' marks, while another scores y% and gets 'b' marks more than pass marks, then Maximum Marks = [100 × (a + b)] ÷ (y − x).

Fraction to Percentage Conversion

To convert a fraction to a percentage, multiply by 100. Example: 1/5 = (1/5) × 100 = 20%.

Given:

{(175 × 72 ÷ 24 + 5) × 20} ÷ 2

Formula Used:

Apply BODMAS/BIDMAS rules (Brackets, Orders (i.e. powers and square roots, etc.), Division and Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction)

Calculation:

Step 1: Evaluate the expression inside the curly brackets

⇒ {(175 × 72 ÷ 24 + 5) × 20} ÷ 2

Step 2: Evaluate 72 ÷  24 = 3

Step 3: Multiply 175 with 3

⇒ 175 × 3 = 2

Step 4: Add 5 to the result

⇒ 525 + 5 = 530

Step 5: Multiply the result by 20

⇒ 530 × 20 = 10600

Step 6: Finally, divide the result by 2

⇒ 10600 ÷ 2 = 5300

The correct answer is option 4.

Given:

Rakhi completes 10% of the work in 8 days.

Poonam is 20% more efficient than Rakhi.

Formula Used:

Work done by Rakhi in 1 day = Total work / Total days

Efficiency of Poonam = Efficiency of Rakhi × 1.2

Total work = Work done by Rakhi + Work done by Poonam

Calculation:

Let the total work be 100 units.

Work completed by Rakhi in 8 days = 10 units

Work done by Rakhi in 1 day = 10 units / 8 days = 1.25 units/day

Efficiency of Poonam = 1.25 units/day × 1.2 = 1.5 units/day

Remaining work = 100 units - 10 units = 90 units

Combined work rate of Rakhi and Poonam = 1.25 units/day + 1.5 units/day = 2.75 units/day

⇒ Number of days to complete remaining work = 90 units / 2.75 units/day

⇒ Number of days = 32.72727 days ≈ 360/11 days

The correct answer is option 2.

Given:

Selling price of an article = Rs. 5175

Discount = 25%

Formula Used:

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

Calculation:

Discount Percentage = 25% = 25/100 = 0.25

1 - Discount Percentage = 1 - 0.25 = 0.75

Marked Price (MP) = Selling Price (SP) / 0.75

⇒ Marked Price (MP) = Rs. 5175 / 0.75

⇒ Marked Price (MP) = Rs. 6900

The marked price of the article is Rs. 6900.

Given:

R can complete the work in 90 days.

Formula Used:

Percentage of work done = (Days worked / Total days to complete work) × 100

Calculation:

Days worked = 45

Total days to complete work = 90

Percentage of work done = (45 / 90) × 100

⇒ Percentage of work done = 0.5 × 100

⇒ Percentage of work done = 50%

The correct answer is option 2: 50 percent.

Given:

(7 + 33) × (44 ÷ 2) × (5 × 5)

Formula Used:

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

Calculation:

Step 1: Calculate inside the parentheses

⇒ (7 + 33) = 40

⇒ (44 ÷ 2) = 22

⇒ (5 × 5) = 25

Step 2: Multiply the results

⇒ 40 × 22 × 25

Step 3: Perform the multiplications from left to right

⇒ 40 × 22 = 880

⇒ 880 × 25 = 22000

The value is 22000.

Given:

Percentage of students who passed = 93%

Percentage of students who failed = 100% - 93% = 7%

Number of students who failed = 9275

Formula used:

Number of students who failed = (Percentage of failed students / 100) × Total number of students

Calculations:

Let the total number of students be N.

⇒ 7% of N = 9275

⇒ (7/100) × N = 9275

⇒ N = (9275 × 100) / 7

⇒ N = 132500

The total number of students appeared in the exam is 1,32,500.

Shortcut Trick

Total Annual Expenditure = (3 × 1100) + (5 × 1000) + (4 × 1200) = Rs. 13100

Total Annual Income = Total Expenditure + Total Savings = 13100 + 1300 = Rs. 14400

Average Monthly Income = Total Income ÷ 12 = 14400 ÷ 12 = Rs. 1200

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 1200.

Alternate Method

Given:

Average expenditure for first 3 months = Rs. 1100 / month

Average expenditure for next 5 months = Rs. 1000 / month

Average expenditure for last 4 months = Rs. 1200 / month

Total annual savings = Rs. 1300

Formula Used:

Total Income = Total Expenditure + Total Savings

Average Monthly Income = Total Annual Income ÷ 12

3 Months

Rs. 3300

5 Months

Rs. 5000

4 Months

Rs. 4800

Savings

Rs. 1300

Total Annual Income = 3300 + 5000 + 4800 + 1300 = Rs. 14400 Average Monthly Income = Rs. 14400 ÷ 12 = Rs. 1200

Calculations:

⇒ Total Expenditure for first 3 months = 3 × 1100 = Rs. 3300

⇒ Total Expenditure for next 5 months = 5 × 1000 = Rs. 5000

⇒ Total Expenditure for last 4 months = 4 × 1200 = Rs. 4800

⇒ Total Annual Expenditure = 3300 + 5000 + 4800 = Rs. 13100

⇒ Total Annual Income = Total Expenditure + Total Savings

⇒ Total Annual Income = 13100 + 1300 = Rs. 14400

⇒ Average Monthly Income = 14400 ÷ 12 = Rs. 1200

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 1200.

Additional Information

Income and Expenditure Relationship

Total Income is always equal to the sum of Total Expenditure and Total Savings calculated over a given specific period.

Weighted Average Concept

When averages are provided for different lengths of time (like varying numbers of months), the combined average is found by dividing the total cumulative sum of all values by the total sum of the specific weights (total 12 months in a year).

Given:

Simple interest received = 2/5 of the sum

Time period = 40 years

Formula Used:

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

Calculation:

Let the Principal (P) be 100 units (for simplicity).

Simple Interest (SI) = (2/5) × 100 = 40 units

Time (T) = 40 years

We know SI = P × R × T / 100

⇒ 40 = 100 × R × 40 / 100

⇒ 40 = 40R

⇒ R = 40 / 40

⇒ R = 1%

The annual rate of interest is 1%.

Given:

Selling price of A = Rs. 5000

Selling price of B = Rs. 5000

Profit of A = 25%

Loss of B = 10%

Formula Used:

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

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

Ratio = CP of A / CP of B

Calculation:

CP of A = 5000 / (1 + 25/100)

⇒ CP of A = 5000 / 1.25

⇒ CP of A = 4000

CP of B = 5000 / (1 - 10/100)

⇒ CP of B = 5000 / 0.9

⇒ CP of B = 5555.56

Ratio of CP of A to CP of B = 4000 / 5555.56

⇒ Ratio = 0.72

⇒ Ratio = 18 : 25

The ratio of cost prices of A and B is 18 ∶ 25.

Given:

Length of each train = 320 metres

Time taken to cross each other = 18 seconds

Formula Used:

Relative Speed = (Total Distance) / (Time)

Speed of each train = (Relative Speed) / 2

Calculation:

Total Distance = Length of Train 1 + Length of Train 2 = 320 + 320 = 640 metres

Relative Speed = 640 / 18

Relative Speed = 35.56 m/s

Speed of each train = 35.56 / 2

Speed of each train = 17.78 m/s

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

Speed of each train = 17.78 × 18/5

Speed of each train = 64 km/hr

The speed of each train is 64 km/hr.

Given:

Ages of the 7 men in the cricket team: 26, 25, 21, 29, 24, 28, 22

Formula Used:

Average Age = Sum of all ages / Number of men

Calculation:

Sum of all ages = 26 + 25 + 21 + 29 + 24 + 28 + 22

Sum of all ages = 175

Number of men = 7

Average Age = 175 / 7

⇒ Average Age = 25

The average age of the cricket team is 25 years.

Given:

M ∶ N = 9 ∶ 6

Formula Used:

Ratio = (M + N) ∶ (M - N)

Calculation:

Let M = 9k and N = 6k

M + N = 9k + 6k = 15k

M - N = 9k - 6k = 3k

Ratio = (M + N) ∶ (M - N)

⇒ Ratio = 15k ∶ 3k

⇒ Ratio = 15 ∶ 3

⇒ Ratio = 5 ∶ 1

The value of (M + N) ∶ (M - N) is 5 ∶ 1.

Given:

Marked price of the chair = Rs. 2000

Selling price after two discounts = Rs. 1400

First discount = 20%

Second discount = x%

Formula Used:

Selling Price = Marked Price × (1 - First Discount) × (1 - Second Discount)

Calculation:

Let the second discount be x%

Selling Price = Marked Price × (1 - First Discount) × (1 - Second Discount)

1400 = 2000 × (1 - 0.20) × (1 - x/100)

1400 = 2000 × 0.80 × (1 - x/100)

1400 = 1600 × (1 - x/100)

⇒ 1400 / 1600 = 1 - x/100

⇒ 0.875 = 1 - x/100

⇒ x/100 = 1 - 0.875

⇒ x/100 = 0.125

⇒ x = 0.125 × 100

⇒ x = 12.5

The value of x is 12.5 percent.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. I had to play melody while simultaneously playing harmony with him.

Key Points

• The word "melody" refers to a sequence of musical notes that are perceived as a single entity; it is the main theme of a piece of music. (मधुर धुन)
• Example: The melody of the song was so catchy that everyone started humming along.
• "Harmony" refers to the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect. (संगति)
• Example: The choir's voices blended in perfect harmony.
• Only in option 1, all the spellings are correct.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. I had to play melody while simultaneously playing harmony with him.

Additional Information

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

• harmuny is a misspelling of the word "harmony."
• melodie is a misspelling of the word "melody."
• simultanously is a misspelling of the word "simultaneously."

The correct answer is: Change horses in midstream.

Key Points

• The phrase "Change horses in midstream" means to change plans or leaders during an activity or process that is already underway, which can lead to complications or failure. (मध्य में योजना बदलना)
• Example: It's not wise to change horses in midstream; we should stick to our current plan until the project is completed.
• Similarly, in this context, it is said that while working, the person frequently modifies his plans. Thus, his tasks are still unfinished.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Change horses in midstream.

Additional Information

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

• In seventh heaven (सातवें आसमान पर): Refers to being extremely happy or joyful.
• Example: He was in seventh heaven when he won the lottery.
• Break a leg (शुभकामनाएँ देना): A phrase used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
• Example: Before the audition, his friends told him to break a leg.
• Spill the beans (राज़ खोल देना): To reveal secret information inadvertently or prematurely.
• Example: She accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise party.

The erroneous part is: She is not as taller as her.

Key Points

• In the first part of the given sentence, the adjective 'taller' is incorrect.
• In the given sentence, the correct comparative form should be 'as tall as' instead of 'as taller as'.
• When making comparisons using 'as...as', the adjective should be in its base form (here, 'tall').
• Example: She is as smart as her sister.
• Therefore, the correct form of the comparison should be 'as tall as'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct sentence: She is not as tall as her older brother, but she is equally skilled in basketball.

The correct answer is: WITHHOLD.

Key Points

• The word "WITHHOLD" means to hold back or keep something from being given or shared. (रोकना)
• Example: The company decided to withhold the employee's bonus due to poor performance.

Therefore, the correct answer is: WITHHOLD.

Additional Information

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

• SUCCESFUL: The correct spelling is "SUCCESSFUL" (सफल), meaning achieving the desired aim or result.
• Example: She became a successful entrepreneur at a very young age.
• RELEVENT: The correct spelling is "RELEVANT" (प्रासंगिक), meaning closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.
• Example: The professor provided many relevant examples to explain the concept.
• SUPRISE: The correct spelling is "SURPRISE" (आश्चर्य), meaning an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing.
• Example: The birthday party was a complete surprise to him.

The sentence with the incorrect spelling is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "dred" is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is "dread", which means great fear or apprehension. (भय)
• Example: The thought of speaking in public filled him with dread.
• The word "beleived" is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is "believed", which means to accept something as true; feel sure of the truth of. (विश्वास करना)
• Example: She believed in the goodness of people.
• Only in option 2, some of the the spellings are incorrect.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

The correct answer is: with.

Key Points

• The preposition 'with' is used to indicate association or accompaniment.
• For example: The president was greeted with a huge round of applause.
• The phrase 'greeted with loud applause' is a common English expression.
• The other prepositions ('against', 'to', 'for') don't fit contextually in this sentence.
• Using 'with' properly conveys that the puns are met or accompanied by loud applause.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'with'.

Additional Information

• Against: This preposition usually indicates opposition or contrast.
• Example: "The protest was against the new law."
• To: This preposition is often used to indicate direction or destination.
• Example: "She went to the market."
• For: This preposition is generally used to indicate the purpose or reason.
• Example: "He went there for a meeting."

The correct answer is: met a homeless.

Key Points

• The verb tense 'meet' is incorrect for this past event.
• 'met' is required for past tense agreement.
• The article 'an' is incorrect before 'homeless'.
• 'a' should be used because 'homeless' starts with a consonant sound.
• The sentence describes an event that has already happened; hence, past tense 'met' is appropriate.

The corrected sentence should be: "I met a homeless person in New York."

Additional Information

• Met an homeless: Incorrect due to the misuse of the article 'an' before a word beginning with a consonant sound.
• Will met a homeless: Incorrect use of future tense auxiliary 'will' with the past form 'met'; it should be 'will meet' for future tense but this does not fit the context of a past event.
• No improvement: Incorrect, as the original sentence contains errors in verb tense and article usage.

The correct answer is: Love.

Key Points

• The word "antipathy" means a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion. (घृणा)
• Example: He felt a strong antipathy towards his new boss.
• "Love" refers to an intense feeling of deep affection or attachment towards someone or something. (प्रेम)
• Example: She has a profound love for her family.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'antipathy' is 'love'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Love.

Additional Information

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

• Lament (विलाप): A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
• Example: She lamented the loss of her best friend.
• Hate (नफरत): Intense dislike or ill will.
• Example: He couldn't hide his hate for the enemy.
• Fecund (उर्वर): Producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile.
• Example: The fecund soil of the region supports a variety of crops.

The correct answer is: course.

Key Points

• The word "course" means a part of a meal served at one time. (पाठ्यक्रम)
• Example: The five-course meal included appetizers, soup, salad, a main course, and dessert.
• "coarse" refers to something that is rough or harsh in texture. (मोटा)
• Example: The coarse fabric was uncomfortable to wear.
• Hence, we can infer that the correct word in the context of a meal is 'course'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: course.

Additional Information

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

• Coarser (अधिक मोटा): Comparative form of coarse, meaning rougher or harsher in texture.
• Example: The coarser sandpaper is used for the initial sanding process.
• Coarse (मोटा): Rough or harsh in texture.
• Example: The coarse wool sweater was itchy and uncomfortable.
• Courser (शिकारी कुत्ता): An archaic term for a swift horse or a hunting dog.
• Example: The courser chased the hare across the field.

The correct answer is: 'taller'.

Key Points

• The phrase 'not ___ than' indicates a comparative form is needed.
• The comparative form of an adjective is used to compare two nouns and typically ends in "-er" or uses the word "more" before the adjective, depending on the word length and spelling rules.
• The comparative form of 'tall' is 'taller'.
• The context tells us that Mamta and Mansa are comparable in height.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'taller'.

Hence, the corrected sentence is: Mansa is not taller than Mamta.

Additional Information

• Tallest: This is a superlative adjective used when comparing more than two entities. It does not fit in a comparative context.
• Tall: This is the positive form of the adjective and does not indicate a comparison.
• More taller: This is an incorrect comparative form because 'taller' itself is a comparative. Adding 'more' is redundant and grammatically incorrect.

The correct answer is: Devitalize.

Key Points

• The word "Enervate" means to cause someone to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken. (कमजोर करना)
• Example: The hot sun enervated the team, making it difficult to continue their work.
• "Devitalize" refers to depriving something of strength and vitality. (शक्ति और जीवन शक्ति से वंचित करना)
• Example: The harsh weather conditions devitalized the crops, leading to a poor harvest.
• Hence, we can infer that the synonym of 'Enervate' is 'Devitalize'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. Devitalize.

Additional Information

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

• Insecure (असुरक्षित): Not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious.
• Example: She felt insecure about her appearance during the event.
• Desolation (उदासी): A state of complete emptiness or destruction; anguished misery or loneliness.
• Example: The desolation of the abandoned town was palpable.
• Secure (सुरक्षित): Fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.
• Example: The documents were kept in a secure vault.

The correct answer is: has a pet .

Key Points

• The word 'petted' is incorrect in this context.
• The correct phrase should be 'has a pet' to indicate the possession of a pet rooster.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Correct sentence: My aunt has a pet Rhode Island Red rooster.

Additional Information

• When referring to a pet animal, the term 'pet' is commonly used.
• Ensure the verb form agrees with the subject in number and tense.
• Example: She has a pet dog.

The correct answer is: To experience joy or success in some endeavour, but only for a limited period of time.

Key Points

• The phrase "Have a good run" means to experience joy or success in some endeavour, but only for a limited period of time. (कुछ प्रयास में आनंद या सफलता का अनुभव करना, लेकिन केवल सीमित अवधि के लिए)
• Example: He had a good run in his career as a musician before retiring.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

The erroneous part is: And thereupon he sudden remembered.

Key Points

• In the second part of the given sentence, the word 'sudden' (adjective) is incorrect.
• Instead, the correct word should be 'suddenly' (adverb) to properly modify the verb 'remembered'.
• Example: He suddenly remembered that he had an appointment.
• Therefore, the correct phrase should be 'he suddenly remembered'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct sentence: And thereupon he suddenly remembered that he was not sleeping in his wife's room, but in his study, and the smile vanished from his face.

Additional Information

• When using adverbs to modify verbs, ensure the adverb correctly reflects the action being described.
• Adverbs often end in '-ly' and are used to describe how an action is performed.
• Example: She quickly ran to the store.

The correct answer is: The health agency has encourage.

Key Points

• In the first part of the given sentence, the past participle form of the verb 'encourage' is incorrect.
• In the given sentence, the correct form should be 'encouraged' to match the present perfect tense.
• The present perfect tense is formed using the auxiliary verb 'has' or 'have' followed by the past participle of the main verb.
• Example: The teacher has explained the lesson.
• Therefore, the correct form of the verb should be 'encouraged' instead of 'encourage'.

Correct sentence: The health agency has encouraged people around the world to wash their hands regularly.

Additional Information

• In the present perfect tense, the auxiliary verb 'has' or 'have' is always followed by the past participle form of the main verb.
• Example: She has finished her homework.
• Common mistakes include using the base form of the verb instead of the past participle.
• Example: Incorrect: He has go to the store.

Correct: He has gone to the store.

The correct answer is 'appears'.

 

Key Points

• The sentence contextually requires a verb that describes the action of something becoming visible or noticeable.
• "Appears" is suitable because it indicates something coming into view or becoming noticeable. (प्रकट होता है)
• The context tells us that although the exact causes of bipolar disorder are unknown, it frequently seems to run in families.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• The meanings of the rest of the options are given below:
• Signs: Markings or symbols that represent an idea or instruction. (संकेत)
• Pings: Short, sharp sounds or signals, often used to check connectivity in digital networks. (पिंग)
• Injects: To introduce or insert (a substance) into a system or body, typically with a syringe. (प्रविष्ट करता है)

The correct answer is 'occurs'.

 

Key Points

• The context tells us that bipolar disorder typically manifests its first manic or depressed episode in adolescence or the early stages of adulthood.
• The correct verb should indicate an event or action that happens under these conditions.
• "Occurs" fits well as it denotes an event taking place, aligning with the context of forest fires happening during dry seasons. (घटित होना)
• Other options ("differs", "dwindles", "turns") do not fit the context of describing an event that happens.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meanings of the other options.
• "Differs" means to be unlike or distinct. (​अलग है)
• "Dwindles" means to diminish gradually. (घटता है)
• "Turns" means to change direction. (मोड़ों)

The correct answer is 'suffering'.

 

Key Points

• The context tells us that bipolar disorder typically manifests its first manic or depressed episode in adolescence or the early stages of adulthood.
• The appropriate noun should indicate something that represents harm or distress to the forest and its ecosystem.
• "Suffering" (कष्ट) fits well as it denotes a state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship, which aligns with the context of the harm caused by forest fires.
• Other options ("blunder", "caressing", "chaos") do not fit the context of describing the impact of forest fires on forests and biodiversity.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Additional Information

• The meanings of the other options are given below in the table:
• Blunder (भूल): "Blunder" means a careless or stupid mistake.
• Caressing (सहलाना): "Caressing" means touching or stroking gently.
• Chaos (अराजकता): "Chaos" means complete disorder and confusion.

The correct answer is 'what'.

 

Key Points

• The context tells us that it's critical to understand the signs of bipolar illness because the condition tends to get worse without treatment.
• The appropriate noun should indicate something that poses danger or harm to the forest and its ecosystem.
• "What" fits well as it denotes a source of danger or harm, which aligns with the context of forest fires posing risks.
• Other options ("where", "why", "which") do not fit the context of describing the impact of forest fires on forests and biodiversity.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Additional Information

• Where (कहाँ): "Where" refers to a place, which does not fit the context of discussing forest fire hazards.
• Why (क्यों): "Why" refers to a reason or purpose, which does not reflect the idea of danger or harm.
• Which (कौन सा): "Which" is used to ask about one or more items from a known set, which does not align with describing the risk posed by forest fires.

The correct answer is 'track'.

 

Key Points

• Track: A path or a course laid out (रास्ता).
• The context tells us that the initial step to feeling well and resuming your life's activities is acknowledging the issue.
• The word "track" fits well in the context of the sentence provided.
• Options like "time", "system", and "platform" do not fit the context as appropriately as "track".

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Additional Information

• The meanings of the rest of the options are given below:
• Platform: A flat, raised structure or area where people or things can be placed. (मंच)
• Time: The indefinite continued progress of existence and events. (समय)
• System:  A set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or interconnected network. (प्रणाली)

सही उत्तर- मेरे पड़ोसी का घर बन रहा है इसलिए बहुत सी (ईंट) इष्टिका मँगवाई गई है।

Key Points

• वाक्य के अनुसार उपयुक्त तत्सम शब्द है - इष्टिका।
• ईट एक तद्भव शब्द है, जिसका तत्सम शब्द इष्टिका होता है।
• तत्सम शब्द- संस्कृत भाषा के कुछ शब्द ऐसे होते हैं, जो हिंदी में भी बिना परिवर्तन के प्रयुक्त होते हैं। उन शब्दों को तत्सम शब्द कहते हैं। 
• उदाहरण- आलस्य, कर्पूर, क्षेत्र, गोमय इत्यादि।
• तद्भव शब्द- जो समय और परिस्थिति की वजह से तत्सम शब्दों में परिर्वतन होने से जो शब्द उत्पन्न हुए हैं, उन्हें तद्भव शब्द कहते हैं।
• उदाहरण- आलस, कपूर, खेत, गोबर इत्यादि।
• अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information

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

सही उत्तर- मैं दिसंबर में अपने परिवार के साथ घूमने जाने वाली हूँ। 

Key Points

• दिसंबर रिक्त स्थान के लिए उपयुक्त पुल्लिंग शब्द है।
• पुल्लिंग- जिन शब्दों से पुरुष जाति का बोध हो उसे पुल्लिंग कहते हैं।
• उदाहरण- पिता, राजा, घोड़ा आदि।
• स्त्रीलिंग- जिन शब्दों से स्त्री जाति का बोध हो उसे स्त्रीलिंग कहते हैं।
• उदाहरण- नदी, माता, लड़की आदि।
• लिंग- संज्ञा के जिस रूप से यह पता चले कि व्यक्ति पुरुष जाति का है या स्त्रीलिंग जाति का, वहलिंगकहलाता है।
• उदाहरण- साधू- साध्वी आदि।
• अन्य विकल्प

Additional Information

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

सही उत्तर- पर्वत निश्चल (स्थिर) है।

Key Points

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

Additional Information

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

पुस्तकालय में हाथ से लिखी एक भी पुस्तक उपलब्ध नहीं है, वाक्य के रेखांकित भाग के लिए सार्थक शब्द है- पांडुलिपि।

Key Points

• पांडुलिपि का अर्थ- हाथ से लिखी हुई कोई रचना या प्रारूप।
• 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-

सही उत्तर- साथ मनाई जाती है, और यह विषय विशेष रूप से पर्यावरण पर।

Key Points

• शुद्ध वाक्य है- हर साल के विश्व पर्यावरण दिवस को कुछ न कुछ विषय के साथ मनाया जाता है, और यह विषय विशेष रूप से पर्यावरण पर किसी एक चिंता पर ध्यान आकर्षित करने के लिए होता है।
• वाक्य में लिंग संबंधित त्रुटि थी।
• वाक्य रचना में संज्ञा,सर्वनाम,विशेषण,क्रिया,अव्यय, वर्तनी से सम्बंधित या अन्य प्रकार की अशुद्धियाँ हो सकती हैं जिनसे सम्बंधित विभिन्न प्रश्न परीक्षाओं में पूछे जाते हैं।
• संज्ञा संबंधित वाक्य शुद्धि-
• अशुद्ध - मैं रविवार के दिन तुम्हारे घर आऊँगा।
• शुद्ध - मैं रविवार को तुम्हारे घर आऊँगा।
• लिंग संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ-
• अशुद्ध - सविता ने जोर से हँस दिया।
• शुद्ध - सविता जोर से हँस दी।
• वचन संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ-
• अशुद्ध-मेरे आँसू से रूमाल भींग गया।
• शुद्ध - मेरे आँसुओं से रूमाल भींग गया।
• कारक संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ-
• अशुद्ध - सब से नमस्ते।
• शुद्ध - सब को नमस्ते।

शुद्ध वर्तनी वाले विकल्प है- औरत में बहुत शक्ति होती है।

Key Points

• वर्तनी: लिखने की रीति को वर्तनी कहते हैं। यह लेखन में प्रयोग होने वाले लिपि चिह्नों के व्यवस्थित रूप को दर्शाती है।
• उदाहरण- अशुद्ध:- अनाधिकार शुद्ध:- अनधिकार आदि।
• अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information

संसार नश्वर है, रेखांकित शब्द का विलोम शब्द है- अनश्वर।

Key Points

• नश्वर का अर्थ होता है- नष्ट होनेवाला, जो नष्ट हो जाय।
• 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।
• जैसे:- इष्ट - अनिष्ट, ईश्वर - अनीश्वर, उग्र - सौम्य आदि।
• अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Informationविलोम शब्द के अन्य उदाहरण:-

रात होते ही ड़भी बढ़ गई है, रेखांकित भाग के लिए उचित सार्थक शब्द- भीड़।

Key Points 

• शुद्ध वाक्य है- रात होते ही भीड़ बढ़ गई है।
• प्रश्न में दिए गए वाक्य के अनुसार, अन्य विकल्प निरर्थक दिए गए है।
• सार्थक शब्द चुनते समय किन बातों का ध्यान रखना जरूरी है।
• दिए गए वाक्य के संदर्भ को समझना जरूरी है।
• वाक्य में किन वचन, लिंग आदि का प्रयोग किया गया है, इससे भी सार्थक शब्द चुनने में आसानी होगी।
• सार्थक शब्द वही होगा जिसकी वर्तनी आदि सही हो।
• सार्थक शब्द के वर्ण क्रम व्यवस्थित होने जरूरी है।
• दिए गए विकल्प में से सबसे उपयुक्त शब्द को चुनना जरूरी होता है।