SSC GD Constable (2024) Official Paper (Held On: 26 Feb, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is: Each term × 2 + 1 = next term of the series

2 × 2 + 1 = 5

5 × 2 + 1 = 11

11 × 2 + 1 = 23

23 × 2 + 1 = 47

47 × 2 + 1 = 95

95× 2 + 1 = 191 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

• Triangle shifts in anticlockwise corner to corner.
• One line of inside figure reduce in each next figure.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

BODMAS Table: 

Let's check each option one by one.

Option 1) × and +

Given: 18 + 2 ÷ 6 - 8 × 24 = 22 

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 18 × 2 ÷ 6 - 8 + 24 = 22 

⇒ 18 × 0.33 - 8 + 24 = 22 

⇒ 6 - 8 + 24 = 22

⇒ 30 - 8 = 22

⇒ 22 = 22

⇒ LHS = RHS

Option 2) + and ÷

Given: 18 + 2 ÷ 6 - 8 × 24 = 22

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 18 ÷ 2 + 6 - 8 × 24 = 22 

⇒ 9 + 6 - 8 × 24 = 22

⇒ 9 + 6 - 192 = 22

⇒ 15 - 192 ≠ 22

⇒ -177 ≠ 22

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 3) × and ÷ 

Given: 18 + 2 ÷ 6 - 8 × 24 = 22 

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 18 + 2 × 6 - 8 ÷ 24 = 22

⇒ 18 + 2 × 6 - 0.33 = 22

⇒ 18 + 12 - 0.33 = 22

⇒ 30 - 0.33 = 22

⇒ 29.67 ≠ 22

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Option 4) × and -

Given: 18 + 2 ÷ 6 - 8 × 24 = 22

After interchanging the signs we get;

⇒ 18 + 2 ÷ 6 × 8 - 24 = 22

⇒ 18 + 2.67 - 8 × 24 = 22

⇒ 18 + 2.67 - 192 = 22

⇒ 20.67 - 192 ≠ 22

⇒ -171.33 = 22

⇒ LHS ≠ RHS

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The correct Dictionary order is:

3. Pick
4. Ping
5. Pink
6. Pull
7. Push

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

• Number of parts increase in next figure (2, 3, 4, 5 and 6).

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Given: Five friends P, B, C, G and H..

1. H is sitting to the immediate right of C.

2. B sitting third to the left of H.

3. P is not an immediate neighbour of C.

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

Let,

• R = Addition (+)
• S = Addition (+)
• T = Divide (÷)

Apply in the equation:

100 R 50 S 18 T 9 = 152

• 100 + 50 + 18 ÷ 9 = 150 + 2 = 152

84 R 30 S 80 T 4 = 134

• 84 + 30 + 80 ÷ 4 = 114 + 20 = 134

75 R 125 S 200 T 40 = ?

• 75 + 125 + 200 ÷ 40 = 200 + 5 = 205

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Given statements:

I. No S is T.

II. Some U are S.

The least possible diagram is:

Conclusions:

1. Some U are not T - True (Because, No S is T and Some U are S, so Some U are not T)

II. All T are U - False (Because, There is no direct relation given between T and U)

So, Only conclusion I follows.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

BHL : YEI

Similarly,

AMG : XJD

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Given: Eight persons - Reena, Kiran, Rahul, Deepak, Amit, Vikas, Preeti and Priya

1. Reena sits on the immediate right of Amit and they both sit on the same side.

2) Preeti is sitting fourth to the right of Reena. 

3. Preeti faces the one who is second to the left of Kiran.

4. Two persons sit between Vikas and Deepak (when counted from one side only) and Deepak is adjacent to Amit.

5. Only one person sits between Preeti and Rahul (when counted from one side only).

So, Priya is sitting to the immediate left of Deepak.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Items contained within a specific place.

Here,

Garden : Flowers → Flowers are items contained within a Garden.

Similarly,

Library : Books → Books are items contained within a Library.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

Given Sequence: defghd _ fghd _ fghdef _ hdefgh _ efgh 

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

Option 1) fdgh → defgh / d f fgh / d d fgh / def g h / defgh h efgh 

Option 2) eegd → defgh / d e fgh / d e fgh / def g h / defgh / d efgh 

Here, 'defgh ' followed a pattern.

Option 3) efgh → defgh / d e fgh / d f fgh / def g h / defgh / h efgh 

Option 4) eged → defgh / d e fgh / d e fgh / def e h / defgh / d efgh 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Family Chart:

Decoding the Symbols:

 

Given: A × B + C - D ÷ E - F

It means: A is the mother of B, B is the brother of C, C is the sister of D, D is the father of E and E is the sister of F.

 

So, E is the 'Son's daughter' of A.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Family Chart:

Ram said, "He is the father of my mother's husband".

So, the man is the 'Father's father' of Ram.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

BHUTAN is coded as UHBVCP

GREECE is coded as ERGGEG

Similarly, FRANCE be coded as

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The correct answer is 2008.

Key Points

• Abhinav Bindra is a distinguished player in shooting games.
• Abhinav Bindra made history in Beijing 2008 Olympics by becoming the first Indian to win an individual gold medal.
• He is the first Indian to have held concurrently the world and Olympic titles for the men's 10-meter air rifle event, having earned those honors at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
• Abhinav Bindra has also won seven medals at the Commonwealth Games and three medals at the Asian Games.

Additional Information

• Abhinav Bindra was born in Zirkpur, Punjab.
• Bindra was the youngest participant in the 1998 Commonwealth Games. He was also the youngest Indian participant at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.
• He received more than 150 medals in his 22-year career.
• He is the recipient of the Padma Bhushan from the Government of India, He also received the Arjun award, and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, India's highest sports award.

The correct answer is Both A and B.

Key Points

• There is a constitutional requirement in India (Article 112) to present before the Parliament a statement of estimated receipts and expenditures of the government in respect of every financial year which runs from 1 April to 31 March.
• This ‘Annual Financial Statement’ constitutes the main budget document.
• Therefore, the budget comprises of the-Revenue Budget and the Capital Budget.
• The Revenue Budget shows the current receipts of the government and the expenditure that can be met from these receipts.
• Revenue receipts are receipts of the government which are non-redeemable, that is, they cannot be reclaimed from the government.
• They are divided into tax and non-tax revenues.
• They can not be claimed by the government under special circumstances.

The correct answer is West Bengal.

Key Points

• Gambhira, Dhali and Jatra are the famous dance forms of West Bengal.
• Shakti worshippers perform Gambhira, a sacred devotional dance.
• The dance is named after the Chandi Mandir - Gambhira's dance hall, which features a specifically built pavilion in front of the shrine for the dance.
• During the reign of Raja Pratapaditya, the Dhali Dance was born and evolved. The Dhali dance is done by two guys using cane shields and bamboo sticks as weapons.
• Jatra Dance is famous in West Bengal. Bibek (conscience) and Niyati (fear) are two figures who grab the audience's attention in this dance form (fate).

The correct answer is 2023.

Key Points

• Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan is an Indian geneticist and administrator who is best known for his role in the Green Revolution, a program that saw high-yield wheat and rice varieties planted across the country.
• For his role in introducing and further cultivating high-yielding wheat varieties in India, Swaminathan has been dubbed the "Father of the Green Revolution in India." ​

Additional Information

Father of Different Disciplines

The correct answer is Santoor.

Key Points

• Pandit Shivkumar Sharma (13 January 1938 – 10 May 2022) was an Indian classical musician and santoor player who is credited with adapting the santoor for Indian classical music.
• As a music composer, he collaborated with Indian flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia under the collaborative name Shiv–Hari and composed music for many Indian films.
• He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1986, the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award in 1991, and the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award in 2001.
• He is credited with introducing the santoor as a popular Indian classical music instrument.

Additional Information

• The tabla is the most commonly played drum set in North Indian music. It is the instrument most frequently used to accompany vocal and instrumental music, and dance; whereas its primary function is to maintain the metric cycle in which the compositions are set.
• The Indian santoor instrument is a trapezoid-shaped hammered dulcimer and a variation of the Iranian Santur. The instrument is generally made of walnut and has 25 bridges. Each bridge has 4 strings, making for a total of 100 strings. It is a traditional instrument in Jammu and Kashmir and dates back to ancient times.
• Shehnai, double-reed conical oboe of North India. The shehnai is made of wood, except for a flaring metal bell attached to the bottom of the instrument, and measures about 12–20 inches (30–50 cm) in length, with six to eight keyless finger holes along its body.
• The “Sangeet Sudarshana” states that the sitar was invented in the 18^th century by a fakir named Amir Khusru.
• Amir Khusru was the 15^th descendent of Naubat Khan, the son-in-law of Tansen.
• He was different from Amir Khusru from the one who lived in 1300.

The correct answer is Muneesh Kapur.

Key Points

• The Reserve Bank of India appointed Muneesh Kapur as its executive director with effect from October 3.
• According to a statement released by the central bank, he will look after the Department of Economic and Policy Research.
• Muneesh Kapur holds a Master’s degree in Economics and is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB).
• Prior to being promoted as ED, Muneesh Kapur was Adviser-in-Charge, Monetary Policy Department and Secretary to the Monetary Policy Committee, the RBI said in its statement.
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• Over a span of nearly three decades in the Reserve Bank, Kapur has worked in the areas of macroeconomic policy and research and monetary policy in Department of Economic Policy and Research and Monetary Policy Department in RBI.
• Muneesh Kapur also served as Adviser to Executive Director, International Monetary Fund during 2012-15.

The correct answer is Unemployed workers to the labour force.

Key Points

Methods/ measures for estimating unemployment:

Usual status unemployment:

• This measure estimates the number of persons who remained unemployed for a major part of the year.
• This measure gives the lowest estimates of unemployment.

Current weekly status:

• The estimate measures unemployment with respect to one week.
• A person is said to be unemployed if he is not able to work even for an hour during the survey period.

Current daily status:

• If a person does not find work on a day or some days during the survey week, he is regarded as unemployed.
• The daily status is considered to be a comprehensive measure of unemployment.

The correct answer is Ajay Banga.

Key Points

• Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, has been recognised on the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s annual “Great Immigrants” list.
• He is lauded for his contributions and efforts in enriching America and its democracy.
• With over 30 years of experience in key positions, 63-year-old Ajay Banga is expected to usher in transformative policies at the World Bank to combat poverty and address climate change, opening opportunities for people around the globe.

The correct answer is Atomic number.

Key Points

• Henry Moseley observed that there is a relationship between wavelength and atomic number.
• Accordingly Mendeleev periodic law was modified and atomic number was adopted as the basis of modern periodic table.
• Atomic no. gives the number of proton in nucleus and the no. of electron in orbit around the nucleus.
• This number keeps on increasing by one when we move from one elements to others in a row.
• The properties of an elements could be predicted with more precision when they are arranged as per their increasing atomic no.
• Additionally the modern periodic table take cares of 3 limitation of Mendeleev periodic table.

Additional Information 

• Limitations of Mendeleev periodic table are as follows:
• Electronic configuration of H resemble with that of alkali metals but it existed as a diatomic molecules just like halogen hence no fixed position could be given to H.
• Mendeleev could not assigned location to isotopes as they were discovered long after Mendeleev periodic table.
• Atomic masses do not increase in a regular manner, so it was not possible to predict how many elements could be discovered between 2 elements.

The correct answer is Central Legislative Assembly.

Key Points

• On 8 April 1929, Bhagat Singh and B.K. Dutt threw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi.
• The act was intended to protest the Public Safety Bill passed by the British government in 1928.
• Their revolutionary group was the Hindustan Republican Socialist Association (HRSA), which sought to gain publicity for their cause.
• Objective: The aim was not to kill anyone but to make the British government “hear the voice of freedom fighters.”
• The leaflet they distributed after the bombing emphasized that the goal was not to kill anyone but "to make the deaf hear."
• The bombing was a peaceful act of defiance aimed at drawing attention to the oppressive legislation, not causing harm.

Additional Information

• Impact: The event marked a significant moment in the Indian freedom struggle, highlighting the shift from non-violent to revolutionary tactics.
• Both Bhagat Singh and B.K. Dutt were arrested and later became national icons in the fight against British colonial rule.

The correct answer is 11

Key Points

• The Constitution of India originally did not include Fundamental Duties.
• In 1976, the 42^nd Amendment Act added Fundamental Duties to the Constitution, following the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
• Initially, 10 Fundamental Duties were introduced.
• Later, an additional duty was added, making the total count 11 Fundamental Duties.
• These duties are listed under Article 51A in Part IV-A of the Constitution.
• The aim of these duties is to promote national integrity, unity, and responsible citizenship.

Additional Information

• The following is a list of 11 fundamental duties – 
• Abide by the Constitution and respect national flag & National Anthem
• Follow ideals of the freedom struggle
• Protect sovereignty & integrity of India
• Defend the country and render national services when called upon
• Developing the spirit of common brotherhood
• Preserve composite culture of the country
• Preserve natural environment
• Develop scientific temper and humanity
• Safeguard public property and avoid violence
• Strive for excellence in all spheres of life.
• Duty of all parents/guardians to send their children in the age group of 6-14 years to school.

The correct answer is Archery.

Key Points

• Sandeep Kumar is an Indian archer.
• He competed in the men's compound archery team event.
• He won the gold medal at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
• He was awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2015.

Additional Information

• National Archery Championship
• ​Organized By**: Archery Association of India (AAI)**
• Details: The National Archery Championship is the most prestigious domestic competition in India. It includes both recurve and compound divisions and is conducted annually with participants from all over the country.
• Objective: It helps identify top archers who can represent India at international levels such as the Olympics, Asian Games, and World Championships.

The correct answer is Sangken.

Key Points

• Sangken is a water festival celebrated by the Khamti tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.
• It marks the traditional New Year for the Khamti and is also observed by other Tai ethnic groups in Northeast India.
• The festival involves the ceremonial bathing of Buddha statues and sprinkling water on each other as a sign of purification and goodwill.
• Sangken is celebrated around mid-April, coinciding with other Southeast Asian New Year festivals like Songkran in Thailand.
• The festival reflects Buddhist cultural practices and promotes harmony, peace, and community bonding.

Additional Information

• Khamti Tribe: The Khamtis are one of the major Buddhist tribes in Arunachal Pradesh, belonging to the larger Tai ethnic group. They follow Theravada Buddhism.
• Other Festivals:
• Tamladu: A festival celebrated by the Digaru Mishmi tribe, it is a nature worship festival involving prayers for protection and prosperity.
• Mopin: Celebrated by the Galo tribe, Mopin is an agricultural festival to ensure a good harvest and is marked by dances, songs, and rituals.
• Reh: This is a festival of the Idu Mishmi tribe, held to honor the earth and ancestors, ensuring their protection and blessings.
• Water Symbolism: In Sangken, water symbolizes purification, renewal, and the washing away of past sins and negative emotions.
• Buddhist Influence: The rituals reflect Buddhist teachings, focusing on compassion, humility, and the cycle of life and rebirth.

The correct answer is 7^th.

Key Points

• India is the 7^th largest country in the world by land area.
• It covers an area of approximately 3.287 million square kilometers.
• The six countries ahead of India in terms of area are Russia, Canada, the United States, China, Brazil, and Australia.
• India occupies about 2.4% of the total geographical area of the world.
• The country’s vast area includes diverse landscapes, such as mountains, plains, deserts, and coastal regions.

Additional Information

• Area of India: India’s total area is about 3.287 million square kilometers, with diverse geography that includes the Himalayan mountains in the north and tropical regions in the south.
• Other Largest Countries:
• Russia: The largest country, covering over 17 million square kilometers.
• Canada: The second largest, with an area of approximately 9.98 million square kilometers.
• United States: Third largest, spanning 9.83 million square kilometers.
• China: Fourth, with around 9.6 million square kilometers.
• Brazil: Fifth, covering 8.51 million square kilometers.
• Australia: Sixth largest, occupying about 7.69 million square kilometers.
• Geographical Significance: India's large size plays a key role in its climate, biodiversity, and agricultural productivity.
• Economic Impact: India's vast natural resources and diverse

The correct answer is Telangana.

Key Points

• The Telangana state government launched the Gruha Lakshmi Scheme 2023.
• The scheme was revealed by Telangana Chief Minister, Mr. Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao.
• The initiative aims to provide financial aid to Dalit women to help them build homes.
• The government will provide a one-time subsidy of Rs. 3 lakh to help eligible women construct their own homes.
• A budget of Rs. 12 crore has been set aside by the Telangana state government.
• This budget is aimed at constructing 4 lakh public housing units.

Additional Information

• Here are the eligibility criteria for the Gruha Lakshmi Scheme 2023 based on the provided information:
• Target Group: The scheme is specifically designed for Dalit women in Telangana.
• Financial Condition: The scheme is intended for Dalit families who are unable to build their homes due to financial constraints.
• Gender-Specific: Only female recipients are eligible for the scheme.
• Citizenship: The beneficiaries must be residents of Telangana.
• Land Ownership: Eligible women should either own land or have access to land for home construction (land distribution is handled separately from the scheme).

The correct answer is President of India.

Key Points

• The Attorney-General for India shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
• The term of office is not fixed by the Constitution of India (COI).
• The Attorney-General may be removed by the President at any time.
• The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President of India.

Additional Information

• The duties of the Attorney General of India include the following:
• Legal Advice: To give advice to the Government of India on legal matters referred to him by the President.
• Perform Legal Duties: To perform other legal duties assigned by the President.
• Discharge Functions: To discharge functions conferred by the Constitution of India or any other law.
• Supreme Court Representation: To appear on behalf of the Government of India in all cases concerning it in the Supreme Court.
• Represent the Government in References: To represent the Government of India in any reference made by the President to the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution.
• High Court Appearance: To appear in any High Court case concerning the Government of India when required.

The correct answer is Five.

Key Points

• Varahamihira's work Panchasiddhantika discusses five astronomical systems.
• The term Panchasiddhantika translates to "The Five Astronomical Systems."
• This work synthesizes knowledge from earlier astronomical texts and systems.
• Varahamihira was a prominent Indian astronomer and mathematician of the 6^th century CE.
• The five systems included are the Surya Siddhanta, Romaka Siddhanta, Paulisha Siddhanta, Garga Siddhanta, and Vashishta Siddhanta.

Additional Information

• Varahamihira: An influential figure in ancient Indian astronomy, he was part of the 'Navaratnas' (Nine Gems) in the court of King Vikramaditya.
• Panchasiddhantika: This treatise compiled and commented on five key astronomical works, providing insights into their methodologies and findings.
• Astronomical Systems: Each system presents unique approaches to celestial calculations, including planetary motions, eclipses, and calendars.
• Surya Siddhanta: One of the most important texts, it forms the basis for many calculations in Indian astronomy and discusses the Earth's circumference and the solar system.
• Significance of the Work: Panchasiddhantika is significant for its contribution to the evolution of Indian astronomical knowledge and its influence on later scholars.

The correct answer is 43.37.

Key Points

• During the financial year April 2022 - January 2023, India's agricultural exports reached approximately USD 43.37 billion.
• This marks a significant increase compared to the previous year, reflecting a robust performance in the agricultural sector.
• The major contributors to these exports included rice, fruits, vegetables, and various processed food products.
• The government's initiatives and policies have played a crucial role in promoting agricultural exports.
• India remains one of the leading exporters of agricultural products in the world, supporting the economy and rural livelihoods.

Additional Information

• Ministry of Commerce & Industry: This government body is responsible for formulating policies and promoting trade in India, including agricultural exports.
• Agricultural Exports: Include a wide range of products such as cereals, spices, tea, coffee, and seafood, making India a key player in global agriculture.
• Government Initiatives: The Indian government has implemented various schemes to enhance the quality and competitiveness of agricultural products, including the APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority).
• Market Access: Efforts are being made to improve access to international markets through trade agreements and quality certifications.
• Economic Impact: The growth in agricultural exports contributes significantly to India's GDP and provides employment opportunities in rural areas.

The correct answer is Football.

Key Points

• Durand Cup: The Durand Cup is one of the oldest football tournaments in India, established in 1888.
• Significance: It is named after Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, who was the British Deputy Commissioner of Bengal and initiated the tournament to foster goodwill between the Indian and British communities.
• Teams: The tournament features clubs from various states, including top teams from the Indian Super League (ISL) and the I-League.
• The tournament celebrates the rich legacy and spirit of football.
• Historical Context: The Durand Cup has a rich history and has been held in various formats over the years, making it a significant event in Indian football.
• Recent Developments: The tournament has evolved over the years, with new teams and formats introduced to enhance competition.

Additional Information

• Tournament: The 2024 Durand Cup, which was the 133^rd edition of Asia's oldest football tournament.
• Winner: NorthEast United.
• Defeated: Defending champions Mohun Bagan SG.
• Achievement: NorthEast United won their first-ever trophy in club history.

The correct answer is Mohiniattam.

Key Points

• Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from Kerala, South India.
• The name Mohiniyattam comes from the mythic enchantress Mohini, who was the female form taken by Lord Vishnu.
• The dance form reflects the graceful and sensuous movements of Mohini, the enchantress from Hindu mythology.
• Mohiniyattam literally means "dance of the enchantress."

Additional Information

• Key features of Mohiniyattam, the classical dance form of Kerala, include:
• Graceful Movements: Characterized by slow, graceful, and sensuous movements, primarily performed by women, it reflects the enchanting nature of Mohini, the mythic figure.
• Themes of Love and Devotion: The dance revolves around themes of love and devotion, often dedicated to Lord Vishnu or his incarnation, Lord Krishna.
• 40 Adavukal (Basic Movements): Mohiniyattam comprises around 40 basic movements or adavukal, which are gentle and emphasize the swaying of the hips while maintaining a straight posture.
• Mudras (Hand Gestures): The dance uses specific hand gestures (mudras), based on the ancient treatise Hastha Lakshanadeepika, to narrate stories through symbolic movements of fingers and palms.
• Swaying Hips and Posture: One of the defining aspects is the slow, rhythmic swaying of the hips with a straight posture that moves from side to side.
• Costume: The traditional attire consists of a white sari with a golden brocade (kasavu), symbolizing simplicity and elegance.
• Musical Accompaniment: The music is known as chollu, with lyrics in Manipravalam, a mix of Sanskrit and Malayalam.
• Training Institutions: Kerala Kalamandalam is one of the most prominent centers for learning Mohiniyattam.

Given:

LCM of three different numbers = 120

Formula Used:

LCM × HCF = Product of the numbers

Calculation:

Let's consider the options for HCF:

Option 1: 15

Option 2: 40

Option 3: 20

Option 4: 16

To find which of these cannot be the HCF, we need to check if the product of the numbers is a multiple of the LCM and HCF.

LCM × HCF = 120 × HCF

For each option:

1. HCF = 15

120 × 15 = 1800

The product of three different numbers should be 1800.

Possible numbers: 15, 24, 5

15 × 24 × 5 = 1800

This is possible.

2. HCF = 40

120 × 40 = 4800

The product of three different numbers should be 4800.

Possible numbers: 40, 30, 4

40 × 30 × 4 = 4800

This is possible.

3. HCF = 20

120 × 20 = 2400

The product of three different numbers should be 2400.

Possible numbers: 20, 60, 2

20 × 60 × 2 = 2400

This is possible.

4. HCF = 16

120 × 16 = 1920

The product of three different numbers should be 1920.

Possible numbers: 16, 30, 4

16 × 30 × 4 = 1920

This is possible.

The correct answer is option 4

Given:

First discount = 15%

Second discount = 10%

Formula Used:

Single equivalent discount = 1 - (1 - d₁) × (1 - d₂)

Calculation:

Let d₁ = 0.15 and d₂ = 0.10

Equivalent single discount

⇒ 1 - (1 - 0.15) × (1 - 0.10)

⇒ 1 - (0.85 × 0.90)

⇒ 1 - 0.765

⇒ 0.235

The equivalent single discount is 0.235 or 23.5%.

Shortcut Trick  x + y -xy/100 = 15 + 10 - 15×10/100 = 25 - 1.5 = 23.5%

Given:

Marked price (MP) = Rs. 2450

Selling price (SP) = Rs. 1960

Formula Used:

Discount percentage = ((MP - SP) / MP) × 100

Calculation:

MP - SP = 2450 - 1960

MP - SP = 490

Discount percentage = (490 / 2450) × 100

Discount percentage = (49 / 245) × 100

Discount percentage = 0.2 × 100

Discount percentage = 20%

The discount percentage is 20%.

Given:

HCF of two numbers = 47

Sum of two numbers = 188

Formula Used:

Let the two numbers be 47a and 47b, where a and b are coprime.

Calculation:

47a + 47b = 188

⇒ 47(a + b) = 188

⇒ a + b = 188 / 47

⇒ a + b = 4

Possible pairs (a, b) that satisfy a + b = 4 are (1, 3) and (3, 1).

Thus, the numbers are 47 × 1 and 47 × 3, or 47 × 3 and 47 × 1.

∴ The numbers are 47 and 141 and the correct answer is option 2.

Given:

Total amount for the work = Rs. 3300

Mohan's time to complete the work alone = 10 days

Rohan's time to complete the work alone = 12 days

Formula Used:

Work done by Mohan in 1 day = 1/10

Work done by Rohan in 1 day = 1/12

Total work done by both in 1 day = (1/10) + (1/12)

Amount received by each = (Work done by each / Total work) × Total amount

Calculation:

Work done by Mohan in 1 day = 1/10

Work done by Rohan in 1 day = 1/12

Total work done by both in 1 day:

⇒ (1/10) + (1/12)

⇒ (6 + 5)/60

⇒ 11/60

Ratio of work done by Mohan to together:

⇒ (1/10)/(11/60)

⇒ 60/110

⇒ 6/11

Ratio of work done by Rohan to together:

⇒ (1/12)/(11/60)

⇒ 60/132

⇒ 5/11

Amount received by Mohan:

⇒ 6/11 × 3300

⇒ 1800

Amount received by Rohan:

⇒ 5/11 × 3300

⇒ 1500

Difference in the amount received:

⇒ 1800 - 1500

⇒ 300

The difference in the amount they receive is Rs. 300.

Given:

Income of L is 30 percent more than the income of M.

Income of M is 20 percent more than the income of N.

Formula Used:

Percentage increase formula: A = B + (B × (P)/(100))

Percentage decrease formula: $\text{Percentage decrease} = \frac{\text{Difference}}{\text{Original value}} × 100$

Calculation:

Let the income of N be N.

Income of M = N + (N × (20)/(100))

⇒ Income of M = N + 0.2N

⇒ Income of M = 1.2N

Income of L = 1.2N + (1.2N × (30)/(100))

⇒ Income of L = 1.2N + 0.36N

⇒ Income of L = 1.56N

Percentage by which income of N is less than income of L:

⇒ Percentage decrease = $\frac{\text{Difference}}{\text{Original value}} × 100$

⇒ Percentage decrease = (1.56N - N)/(1.56N) × 100

⇒ Percentage decrease = (0.56N)/(1.56N) × 100

⇒ Percentage decrease = (0.56)/(1.56) × 100

⇒ Percentage decrease ≈ 35.9%

The income of N is approximately 36 percent less than the income of L.

Given:

A sum becomes Rs. 1320 in 2 years and Rs. 1380 in 3 years at simple interest.

Formula Used:

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

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

Calculation:

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

From the given data:

Amount after 2 years = Rs. 1320

Amount after 3 years = Rs. 1380

Simple Interest for 1 year = Amount after 3 years - Amount after 2 years

⇒ SI for 1 year = 1380 - 1320

⇒ SI for 1 year = 60

Now, we know that Simple Interest for 1 year = P × R × 1 / 100

⇒ 60 = P × R / 100

⇒ P × R = 6000

Also, from the amount after 2 years:

1320 = P + 2 × SI for 1 year

⇒ 1320 = P + 2 × 60

⇒ 1320 = P + 120

⇒ P = 1200

Substitute P = 1200 in P × R = 6000

⇒ 1200 × R = 6000

⇒ R = 6000 / 1200

⇒ R = 5

The annual rate of interest is 5 percent.

Given:

750 - 350 ÷ 7 + 43 × 5

Formula Used:

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

Calculation:

First, perform the division and multiplication:

⇒ 350 ÷ 7 = 50

⇒ 43 × 5 = 215

Now, substitute these values back into the expression:

⇒ 750 - 50 + 215

Next, perform the addition and subtraction:

⇒ 750 - 50 = 700

⇒ 700 + 215 = 915

The value of the expression is 915.

Given:

Speed for the first half of the distance = 45 km/hr.

Speed for 40% of the remaining distance = 8 km/hr.

Speed for the rest of the distance = 24 km/hr.

Formula Used:

Average speed = Total distance travelled / Total Time

Calculation:

Let the total distance be d km.

Distance covered in the first part = d/2 km.

Time taken for the first part = (d/2) / 45 = d / 90 hours.

Remaining distance = d/2 km.

Distance covered in the second part = 40% of d/2 = 0.4 × d/2 = 0.2d km.

Time taken for the second part = 0.2d / 8 = d / 40 hours.

Distance covered in the third part = Remaining distance = d/2 - 0.2d = 0.3d km.

Time taken for the third part = 0.3d / 24 = d / 80 hours.

Total distance = d km.

Total time = d / 90 + d / 40 + d / 80 hours.

Total time = (8d + 18d + 9d) / 720

Total time = 35d / 720

Average speed = d / (35d / 720)

Average speed = (d × 720) / 35d

Average speed = 720 / 35

Average speed = 144 / 7 km/hr.

The average speed for the entire journey is 144 / 7 km/hr.

Given:

Average of 25 numbers = 150

New average after adding one more number = 160

Formula Used:

Total sum = Average × Number of terms

Calculation:

Total sum of 25 numbers = 150 × 25

⇒ Total sum of 25 numbers = 3750

Total sum of 26 numbers = 160 × 26

⇒ Total sum of 26 numbers = 4160

New number added = Total sum of 26 numbers - Total sum of 25 numbers

⇒ New number added = 4160 - 3750

⇒ New number added = 410

The new number added is 410.

Given:

Amount at the end of 1 year = Rs. 1150

Amount at the end of 2 years = Rs. 1322.5

Formula Used:

Compound Interest Formula: $A = P(1 + \frac{r}{100})^n$

Calculation:

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

From the given data:

At the end of 1 year, $A_1 = P(1 + \frac{r}{100}) = 1150$

At the end of 2 years, $A_2 = P(1 + \frac{r}{100})^2 = 1322.5$

We have two equations:

1. $P(1 + \frac{r}{100}) = 1150$

2. $P(1 + \frac{r}{100})^2 = 1322.5$

Dividing equation 2 by equation 1:

$\frac{P(1 + \frac{r}{100})^2}{P(1 + \frac{r}{100})} = \frac{1322.5}{1150}$

$⇒(1 + \frac{r}{100}) = \frac{1322.5}{1150}$

$⇒1 + \frac{r}{100} = 1.15$

$⇒\frac{r}{100} = 0.15$

$⇒r = 15\%$

Using the value of r in equation 1:

$P(1 + \frac{15}{100}) = 1150$

$⇒P × 1.15 = 1150$

$⇒P = \frac{1150}{1.15}$

$⇒P = 1000$

The principal is Rs. 1000.

Given:

Numbers: 18, 24, 36

Formula Used:

LCM is found by taking the highest power of all prime factors involved.

Calculation:

Prime factorization:

18 = 2 × 3²

24 = 2³ × 3

36 = 2² × 3²

LCM = Highest power of all prime factors

LCM = 2³ × 3²

⇒ LCM = 8 × 9

⇒ LCM = 72

The LCM of 18, 24, and 36 is 72.

Shortcut Trick

Let A2 = 1 unit.

A1 is 19 times more than A2 → A1 = 1 + 19 = 20 units.

Difference between A1 and A2 = 20 − 1 = 19 units.

Percentage less = (Difference / A1) × 100 = (19 / 20) × 100 = 19 × 5 = 95%.

∴ The correct answer is 95%.

Alternate Method

Given: A1 is 19 times more than A2.

Formula Used: Percentage Less = [(Higher Value − Lower Value) / Higher Value] × 100

A1 (20 units)

A2 (1 unit)

Difference = 19 units (95% of A1) A2 is (19/20) × 100 = 95% less than A1

⇒ Let A2 = x

⇒ A1 = x + 19x (as A1 is 19 times 'more' than A2)

⇒ A1 = 20x

⇒ Difference = A1 − A2 = 20x − x = 19x

⇒ Required Percentage = (Difference / A1) × 100

⇒ Required Percentage = (19x / 20x) × 100

⇒ Required Percentage = 19 × 5 = 95%

∴ The correct answer is 95%.

Additional Information

Interpretation of More than vs As much as

If A is 'n' times more than B, then A = B + nB = (n+1)B. If A is 'n' times as much as B, then A = nB.

Percentage Change Rule

Percentage change = [|Initial − Final| / Reference Value] × 100. The denominator is always the value compared with (after 'than').

Standard Fraction Conversions

1/20 = 5%, 1/19 ≈ 5.26%, 1/21 ≈ 4.76%. These help in quickly solving percentage comparison questions.

Given:

Cost Price (CP) of an article = 5/8 of its Selling Price (SP).

Formula Used:

Profit % = ((SP - CP))/(CP) × 100

Calculation:

Let Selling Price (SP) = 8x

Cost Price (CP) = 5x

Profit = SP - CP

Profit = 8x - 5x

Profit = 3x

Profit % = (Profit)/(CP) × 100

Profit % = (3x)/(5x) × 100

Profit % = 3/5 × 100

Profit % = 60%

The profit percentage is 60 percent.

Given:

C alone can complete a work in 50 days.

D alone can complete the same work in half of the time taken by C.

Formula Used:

Work done by both together in 1 day = Work done by C in 1 day + Work done by D in 1 day

Calculation:

Work done by C in 1 day = 1/50

Time taken by D to complete the work = 50 / 2 = 25 days

Work done by D in 1 day = 1/25

Work done by both together in 1 day = (1/50) + (1/25)

Work done by both together in 1 day = (1/50) + (2/50)

Work done by both together in 1 day = 3/50

Let the number of days required to complete 3/10 of the work be x days.

In x days, both will complete x × (3/50) part of the work.

According to the question,

⇒ x × (3/50) = 3/10

⇒ x = (3/10) / (3/50)

⇒ x = (3/10) × (50/3)

⇒ x = 5 days

The number of days required to complete 3/10 of the work by both together is 5 days.

Given:

Cost Price (CP) = 100 units (Assumed)

Marked Price (MP) = 140 units (40% above CP)

Selling Price (SP) = 110 units (10% profit on CP)

Formula Used:

Discount Percentage = MP−SPMP×100MP−SPMP×100MP−SPMP×100MP−SPMP×100

Calculation:

Marked Price (MP) = 140 units

Selling Price (SP) = 110 units

Discount = MP - SP = 140 - 110 = 30 units

Discount Percentage = 30140×10030140×10030140×10030140×100

⇒ Discount Percentage = 30×10014030×10014030×10014030×100140

⇒ Discount Percentage =

⇒ Discount Percentage = 21.42%

The discount percentage is 21.42%.

Given:

Height of the cone (h) = 24 cm

Radius of the base (r) = 10.5 cm

Formula Used:

Volume of the cone V = (1)/(3) π r² h

Calculation:

Substitute the given values into the formula:

⇒ Volume V = (1)/(3) π (10.5)² (24)

⇒ Volume V = (1)/(3) π (110.25) (24)

⇒ Volume V = (1)/(3) π (2646)

⇒ Volume V = 882 π

Using π ≈ 3.14:

⇒ Volume V = 882 × 3.14

⇒ Volume V ≈ 2772.48 cm³

The volume of the cone is approximately 2772 cm³.

Given:

Total amount = Rs. 7400

Ratio among A, B, and C = 9 : 12 : 16

Formula Used:

Share of B = (Ratio of B / Sum of Ratios) × Total Amount

Calculation:

Sum of ratios = 9 + 12 + 16

Sum of ratios = 37

Share of B = (12 / 37) × 7400

Share of B = 12 × (7400 / 37)

Share of B = 12 × 200

Share of B = 2400

The share of B is Rs. 2400.

Given:

Average of 28 observations = 53

Average of first 11 observations = 54

Average of last 18 observations = 52.5

Formula Used:

Average = Sum of observations / Number of observations

Calculation:

Sum of 28 observations = 53 × 28 = 1484

Sum of first 11 observations = 54 × 11 = 594

Sum of last 18 observations = 945

The 11^th observation is = 594 + 945 - 1484 = 55

The 11^th observation is 55.

Given:

The ratio of two numbers = 3 ∶ 5

The product of the two numbers = 3375

Formula Used:

Let the two numbers be 3x and 5x.

Product of the numbers = (3x) × (5x) = 15x²

Sum of the numbers = 3x + 5x = 8x

Calculation:

Given, the product of the numbers is 3375.

⇒ 15x² = 3375

⇒ x² = 3375 / 15

⇒ x² = 225

⇒ x = √225

⇒ x = 15

Sum of the numbers = 8x

⇒ Sum of the numbers = 8 × 15

⇒ Sum of the numbers = 120

The sum of both the numbers is 120.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The idiom "On the ball" means to be very alert and aware of what is happening. (सजग और जागरूक होना)
• Example: The new manager is really on the ball and has already made several positive changes.
• "Alert and aware about something" means being attentive and conscious about the situation around you. (सतर्क और जागरूक होना)
• Example: You need to be alert and aware about your surroundings when you are traveling alone.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• To be very excited or joyful (बहुत उत्साहित या आनंदित होना): Feeling a high level of excitement or happiness.
• Example: She was very excited and joyful when she received the news of her promotion.
• On a new journey (एक नई यात्रा पर): Starting a new phase or experience in life.
• Example: He is on a new journey to self-discovery after quitting his job.
• On the contrary (इसके विपरीत): Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous statement.
• Example: I thought the test would be hard; on the contrary, it was quite easy.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect use of "it's" instead of "its".
• "It's" is a contraction for "it is" or "it has," whereas "its" is a possessive pronoun.
• The correct phrase should be "times its," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "An ant can carry up to 50 times its body weight."

 

Additional Information

• No improvement – This would be the correct option if the sentence were already grammatically correct, but it is not.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the adjective "hardest" instead of the adverb "hard."
• Adjectives describe nouns, while adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this context, "study" is a verb and should be modified by an adverb.
• The correct phrase should be "to study hard," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in Option 1 of the sentence.
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "Sham is trying to study hard for his upcoming exams."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "No error" – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in Option 1.
• Option 3: "Sham is trying" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 4: "his upcoming exams" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "Maleficent" means causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means. (दुष्ट)
• Example: The maleficent witch cast a spell on the village, causing chaos and fear.
• "Delightful" refers to something that brings great pleasure or joy. (आनंददायक)
• Example: The delightful aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the house.

Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Maleficent' is 'Delightful'.

Additional Information

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

• Obedient (आज्ञाकारी): Willing to comply with orders or requests; submissive to another's will.
• Example: The obedient dog followed every command his owner gave.
• Thorough (संपूर्ण): Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.
• Example: She gave the room a thorough cleaning before the guests arrived.
• Bad (बुरा): Of poor quality or a low standard; not good.
• Example: He had a bad experience at the new restaurant.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "Appoint" means to assign a job or role to someone. (नियुक्त करना)
• Example: The committee will appoint a new chairman next week.
• "Dismiss" refers to removing someone from their job or position. (बर्खास्त करना)
• Example: The company decided to dismiss the employee due to poor performance.

Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Appoint' is 'Dismiss'.

Additional Information

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

• Instate (स्थापित करना): To establish or set up in a position.
• Example: The new principal was instated last month.
• Declare (घोषित करना): To make a formal statement or announcement.
• Example: The government declared a state of emergency.
• Avail (लाभ उठाना): To make use of an opportunity or resource.
• Example: You should avail yourself of the free gym membership.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• In the sentence "Religion is ___ matter of indifference to many of today's youth," the word "matter" is used as a singular countable noun.
• The expression "a matter of" is a standard idiomatic phrase where the indefinite article "a" is required before the singular noun "matter".
• The article "a" is used because "matter" starts with a consonant sound and is functioning as a countable noun in this context.
• Therefore, the sentence is grammatically correct with the article "a".
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1 - a.

 

Correct Sentence: "Religion is a matter of indifference to many of today's youth."

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect use of the word "hardly" instead of "hard".
• "Hardly" means scarcely or barely, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
• The correct phrase should be "She works hard", ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "She works hard to pay her younger sister's school fee."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "No error" – This would be correct if there were no errors in the sentence, but there are errors in part 1 and part 4.
• Option 3: "sister's school fee." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 4: "to pay her younger," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "Fatigued" means feeling extremely tired or exhausted, often due to physical or mental exertion. (थका हुआ)
• Example: After running the marathon, she felt completely fatigued and could barely stand.
• "Jaded" refers to feeling tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something. (थका हुआ)
• Example: After years of working long hours, he felt jaded and needed a break.

Hence, we can infer that the synonym of "fatigued" is "jaded".

Additional Information

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

• Activated (सक्रिय): To make something active or operative.
• Example: The alarm system was activated as soon as the intruder entered the building.
• Beguiled (मोहित): To charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way.
• Example: She was beguiled by his charming personality and good looks.
• Unwearied (अथक): Not tired or fatigued; showing no signs of weariness.
• Example: Despite the long journey, he remained unwearied and full of energy.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The sentence "The monkey hung from the tree by its tail." is grammatically correct.
• The phrase "by its tail" correctly uses the possessive pronoun "its" to indicate that the tail belongs to the monkey.
• Other options either introduce grammatical errors or change the meaning of the sentence.
• Therefore, the correct answer is "No improvement," which is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "The monkey hung from the tree by its tail."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "by its tails" – Incorrect because "tails" is plural, and a monkey has only one tail.
• Option 2: "by it's tailed" – Incorrect because "it's" is a contraction of "it is" or "it has," and "tailed" is not the correct form.
• Option 3: "by it's tail" – Incorrect because "it's" is a contraction of "it is" or "it has," not the possessive form.
• No improvement – Correct because the original sentence is grammatically correct.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "gressy" seems to be a misspelling. The correct spelling is "greasy", which means covered with or resembling an oily substance. (चिकना)
• Example: The mechanic's hands were greasy from working on the car engine.
• The word "shinning" is also misspelled. The correct spelling is "shining", which means giving out or reflecting bright light. (चमकता हुआ)
• Example: The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Option 1: His hat was laying on the floor-an old black slouch with the top caved in, like a lid. (उसकी टोपी फर्श पर पड़ी थी - एक पुरानी काली ढीली टोपी, जिसका ऊपरी हिस्सा ढका हुआ था, जैसे एक ढक्कन।)
• Example: The hat was an old black slouch, adding to his rugged appearance.
• Option 3: His face was repulsive in the quickening light. (उसका चेहरा तेजी से बढ़ती रोशनी में घृणास्पद था।)
• Example: His face looked repulsive under the stark lighting.
• Option 4: Rosemary dozed for three hours and then lay awake, suspended in the moonshine. (रोज़मेरी तीन घंटे के लिए सो गई और फिर जागते हुए, चाँदनी में निलंबित रही।)
• Example: Rosemary lay awake, lost in the moonshine after a brief nap.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect use of the future perfect tense "will have already" with the past tense "began."
• In English grammar, the sequence of tenses must be logically consistent.
• The correct phrase should be "Before the meeting begins, he will have already left for his lunch break," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part 3 of the sentence.
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "Before the meeting begins, he will have already left for his lunch break."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Before the meeting," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 2: "no error" – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in part 3.
• Option 4: "left for his lunch break." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "guilty" means feeling responsible or regretful for a perceived offense or wrongdoing. (गुनहगार)
• Example: She felt guilty for breaking the vase.
• The word "disengaged" means emotionally detached or not interested in something. (अलग)
• Example: He seemed disengaged during the meeting.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

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

• Option 2: "Don't feel guilty for feeling disengajed from the news."
• "Disengajed" is a misspelling of "disengaged". (गलत वर्तनी)
• Option 3: "Don't feel guiltty for feeling disengaged from the news."
• "Guiltty" is a misspelling of "guilty". (गलत वर्तनी)
• Option 4: "Don't feel guilty for feling disengaged from the news."
• "Feling" is a misspelling of "feeling". (गलत वर्तनी)

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The original sentence is grammatically correct as it stands.
• The phrase "and off they swept on their way" is correctly constructed and does not require any changes.
• The options provided contain grammatical errors or incorrect word usage.
• Thus, the correct answer is "No correction required".
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence**:** "The driver cracked his whip and called to his horses, and off they swept on their way to Bukovina."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "and of they swept on their way" – This option is incorrect because "of" is not the correct preposition in this context.
• Option 3: "and off they swept on there way" – This option is incorrect because "there" is a homophone and should be "their" to indicate possession.
• Option 4: "and off they sweep on their way" – This option is incorrect because "sweep" should be in the past tense "swept" to match the past tense of the narrative.

The correct answer is: Discomfort.

Key Points

• The word "contentment" means a state of happiness and satisfaction. (संतोष)
• Example: She found contentment in the simple pleasures of life.
• "Discomfort" refers to a state of unease, pain, or lack of comfort. (असुविधा)
• Example: He felt discomfort sitting in the hard chair for hours.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'contentment' is 'discomfort'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Discomfort.

Additional Information

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

• Gratification (संतुष्टि): The pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
• Example: The immediate gratification of his craving was satisfying.
• Complacency (आत्मसंतोष): A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
• Example: His complacency prevented him from recognizing the dangers ahead.
• Pleasure (आनंद): A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.
• Example: She took great pleasure in the success of her students.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The phrase "makes one's blood run cold" means something that shocks and scares someone a lot. (किसी को बहुत चौंकाना और डराना)
• Example: The eerie sound of footsteps in the dark hallway made her blood run cold.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• In seventh heaven (सातवें आसमान पर): Extremely happy.
• Example: She was in seventh heaven when she received the news of her promotion.
• Sixth sense (छठी इंद्री): An intuitive feeling or perception.
• Example: His sixth sense warned him of the impending danger.
• Sugar rush (शर्करा के सेवन के बाद अचानक ऊर्जा का बढ़ना): A sudden burst of energy after consuming sugary foods.
• Example: The children had a sugar rush after eating all the sweets at the party.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The word "gravity" means the seriousness or importance of a situation. (गंभीरता)
• The context of climate change warrants a term that conveys seriousness and urgency.
• The other options: "complexity," "absurdity," and "amenity" do not convey the appropriate level of seriousness for the issue presented.
• ​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Sentence: The gravity of this problem can no longer be denied, as we witness more frequent and severe weather events.

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• Complexity (जटिलता): means the state of being complex or having many intricate parts.
• Absurdity (बेतुकापन): means the quality of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable.
• Amenity (सुविधा): means a desirable or useful feature or facility of a place.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The word "address" means to speak to or deal with a particular issue. (समाधान करना)
• In the context of climate change, it is necessary to actively deal with or address the causes, rather than merely discussing or elaborating on them.
• The other options: "evade," "elaborate," and "overlook" do not fit the context as they imply either avoidance, excessive detail, or neglect.
• ​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Sentence: It is crucial to address the causes of climate change, which primarily result from human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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• Evade (टालना): means to avoid dealing with something.
• Elaborate (विस्तृत विवरण देना): means to explain in more detail.
• Overlook (अनदेखा करना): means to fail to notice something.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The word "footprint" commonly refers to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions for which an individual or organization is responsible. (पदचिन्ह)
• In the context of the passage, reducing our carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources, conserving forests, and adopting sustainable practices is the most fitting choice.
• The other options: "emission," "steps," and "di-oxide" do not fit the context as well as "footprint" does.

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

Complete Sentence: To combat climate change, we must reduce our carbon footprint by transitioning to renewable energy sources, conserving forests, and adopting sustainable practices.

Additional Information

• Emission (उत्सर्जन): The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.
• Steps (कदम): Measures or actions taken in order to achieve a particular goal.
• Di-oxide (डाय-ऑक्साइड): A term often related to carbon dioxide, a gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The word "all" is used to refer to the entirety of the specified sectors. (सभी)
• In the context of the passage, it implies that sustainable practices must be adopted across the entire span of sectors in the economy, leaving no sector behind.
• The other options: "every," "some," and "any" do not provide the same sense of completeness as "all" does.
• ​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Sentence: To combat climate change, we must reduce our carbon footprint by transitioning to renewable energy sources, conserving forests, and adopting sustainable practices in all the sectors of the economy.

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• Every (प्रत्येक): Used to refer to each individual item or person set within a group.
• Some (कुछ): Used to refer to an unspecified amount or number.
• Any (कोई): Used to refer to one or some of a thing or number of things, no matter how much or how many.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The word "collaborate" means to work jointly with others or together, especially in an intellectual endeavor. (सहयोग करना)
• In the context of the passage, it emphasizes the need for collective action and cooperation among all members of society to tackle climate change effectively.
• The other options: "colonize," "congregate," and "commemorate" do not align with the context of working together as a society to address a common issue.
• ​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Sentence: As the consequences of climate change become more evident, it is imperative that we collaborate as a society to protect our planet for future generations.

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• Colonize (उपनिवेश बनाना): To establish a colony in or on, or to settle among and establish control over the indigenous people of an area.
• Congregate (इकट्ठा करना): To gather into a crowd or mass.
• Commemorate (स्मरण करना): To recall and show respect for someone or something in a ceremony.

कोष्ठक में दिए गए शब्द के पर्यायवाची शब्द का सही विकल्प है - दुकूल

Key Points

• वाक्य - मेरी माताजी ने गरमी में पहनने के लिए मेरे लिए बहुत ही सुंदर (वस्त्र) दुकूल खरीदा है।
• वाक्य में 'वस्त्र' का पर्यायवाची शब्द - 'दुकूल' होगा। ('दुकूल' का तात्पर्य “रेशमी वस्त्र या बढ़िया और महीन कपड़ा” से है।)
• 'वस्त्र' के सभी पर्यायवाची शब्द - पोशाक, कपड़ा, पट, वसन, अंबर, चीर, वेशभूषा।
• पर्यायवाची - ऐसे शब्द जिनके अर्थ समान हों, पर्यायवाची शब्द कहलाते हैं।

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information कुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द:-

'आपे से बाहर होना' मुहावरे का सही अर्थ वाला विकल्प है - सामर्थ्य से अधिक क्रोध प्रकट करना।

Key Points

• 'आपे से बाहर होना​​' का अर्थ - सामर्थ्य से अधिक क्रोध प्रकट करना।
• वाक्य प्रयोग - देवांग अक्सर छोटी-छोटी बात पर "आपे से बाहर हो जाता है"।
• मुहावरा - ऐसे वाक्यांश, जो सामान्य अर्थ का बोध न कराकर किसी विलक्षण अर्थ को प्रकट करते है, उसे मुहावरा कहते है।
• जैसे : 'पगड़ी रखना' का अर्थ- इज्जत बचाना। वाक्य प्रयोग - हल्दीघाटी में झाला सरदार ने राजपूतों की "पगड़ी रख ली"।​

Important Points

Additional Information 

सही उत्तर है - अंतर्गत

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वाक्य - इसके अंतग्रत भिन्न प्रकार के प्रांत आते हैं।
• दिए गये वाक्य में वर्तनी प्रयोग की त्रुटि है,
• ​यहाँ 'अंतग्रत​' सार्थक शब्द नहीं है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा।
• ​अत: सार्थक शब्द 'अंतर्गत' होना चाहिए।
• शुद्ध वाक्य - इसके अंतर्गत भिन्न प्रकार के प्रांत आते हैं।
• वर्तनी - किसी शब्द में आये हुए अक्षरों को मात्राओं सहित कहने या लिखने की रीति को वर्तनी कहते हैं।

Additional Information कुछ अशुद्ध शब्द और शुद्ध शब्द -

'पवन' शब्द का पर्यायवाची शब्द होगा - हवा

Key Points

• 'पवन' का पर्यायवाची शब्द 'हवा' है।
• 'पवन' के अन्य पर्यायवाची शब्द - वायु, समीर, अनिल, मारुत, वात, पवमान, समीरण, स्पर्शन, बयार।
• पर्यायवाची - जो शब्द समान अर्थ के कारण किसी दूसरे शब्द की जगह ले लेते हैं, उन्हें पर्यायवाची शब्द कहते हैं।

अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Information 

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