SSC GD Constable (2024) Official Paper (Held On: 26 Feb, 2024 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

Given: 

1. Beth sits to the immediate right of Carl.
2. Adam is second to the right of Beth.
3. Diana is not sitting next to Eric or Fiona.
4. Fiona and Adam are neighbours.

So, Carl is sitting to the immediate right of Eric.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

Rectangle on the start shape shifts its position in clockwise direction by +1 or +2 alternatively.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Given statements:

I. No land is cup.

II. Some spoon are land.

The least possible diagram:

Conclusions:

I. All cup are land. - False (Because No land is cup given)

II. All cup are spoon. - False (Because There is no direction relation given between cup and spoon, so it can be possible)

III. Some cup are not land. - True (Because No land is cup given, so some cup can not be land it is definite)

So, Only conclusion III follow.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Given equation: 36 × 11 ÷ 3 - 10 + 4 = 49

Option 1) 10 and 4

After interchange the numbers:

⇒ 36 × 11 ÷ 3 - 4 + 10 = 49

⇒ 36 × 3.67 - 4 + 10 = 49

⇒ 132 - 4 + 10 = 49

⇒ 142 - 4 = 49

⇒ 138 = 49

Option 2) 4 and 11

After interchange the numbers:

⇒ 36 × 4 ÷ 3 - 10 + 11 = 49

⇒ 36 × 1.33 - 10 + 11 = 49

⇒ 48 - 10 + 11 = 49

⇒ 59 - 10 = 49

⇒ 49 = 49

L.H.S = R.H.S

Option 3) 49 and 36

After interchange the numbers:

⇒ 49 × 11 ÷ 3 - 10 + 4 = 36

⇒ 49 × 3.67 - 10 + 4 = 36

⇒ 179.83 - 10 + 4 = 36

⇒ 183.83 - 10 = 36

⇒ 173.83 = 36

Option 4) 11 and 3

After interchange the numbers:

⇒ 36 × 3 ÷ 11 - 10 + 4 = 49 

⇒ 36 × 0.27 - 10 + 4 = 49

⇒ 9.72 - 10 + 4 = 49 

⇒ 13.72 - 10 = 49 

⇒ 3.72 = 49 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

TOGETHER is coded as 'RPEFRICS',

TOMORROW is coded as 'RPKPPSMX',

Similarly, 'BATHROOM'

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is:

DHKL : CGJK 

Similarly, 

FXYI : EWXH

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is:

Option 1) 9 × 3 - 4 ÷ 2 + 5 = 4

By interchanging the given two sign: × and ÷

⇒ 9 ÷ 3 - 4 × 2 + 5 = 4

⇒ 3 - 4 × 2 + 5 = 4

⇒ 3 - 8 + 5 = 4

⇒ 8 - 8 = 4

⇒ 0 = 4

Option 2) 11 ÷ 12 × 6 + 8 - 10 = 20

By interchanging the given two sign: × and ÷

⇒ 11 × 12 ÷ 6 + 8 - 10 = 20

⇒ 11 × 2 + 8 - 10 = 20

⇒ 22 + 8 - 10 = 20

⇒ 30 - 10 = 20

⇒ 20 = 20

Option 3) 5 + 6 × 2 - 4 ÷ 1 = 10

By interchanging the given two sign: × and ÷

⇒ 5 + 6 ÷ 2 - 4 × 1 = 10

⇒ 5 + 3 - 4 × 1 = 10

⇒ 5 + 3 - 4 = 10

⇒ 8 - 4 = 10

⇒ 4 = 10

Option 4) 70 ÷ 3 × 7 + 50 - 10 = 80

By interchanging the given two sign: × and ÷

⇒ 70 × 3 ÷ 7 + 50 - 10 = 80

⇒ 30 + 50 - 10 = 80

⇒ 80 - 10 = 80

⇒ 70 = 80

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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

Now, Letter 'V' is given in Dice 1 and Dice 2, 

So, From Dice 1 and Dice 2,

When rotate in clockwise direction then we get:

V ⇔ V; K ⇔ Q; R ⇔ P

→ V is the common surface and P, Q, R, K is the adjacent surface.

So, the remaining 'Q' will be the opposite face of 'K'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The logic followed here is:

‘MUSCLE' is coded as 'NTTBMD'.

Similarly,

Code for 'PLANET' 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The correct Dictionary order is:

3. Consult
4. Consume
5. Consumer
6. Contact
7. Contain 

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

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

The logic followed here is:

@ shifts its position in anticlockwise direction by + 1, +2, +3,.... in each next figure.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Given: Six friends Aarav, Bhavya, Charul, Devansh, Ekta, and Faizan.

Bhavya is to the immediate left of Faizan, and Aarav is second to the left of Bhavya.

Charul is second to the left of Devansh.

So, Devansh is the immediate neighbour of both Bhavya and Aarav.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Family Chart:

Given: Pointing towards a photo of a man, Rakhi said, "He is the father of my grandfather's son".

• My grandfather's son" refers to Rakhi's father (assuming Rakhi is speaking about her paternal side).
• Therefore, "the father of my grandfather's son" is Rakhi's grandfather.

So, the man in the photo is Rakhi's Grandfather**.**

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The correct mirror image of the given figure is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The logic followed here is:

HXP : CSK 

Similarly,

ANT : ? 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The correct answer is Karnatka

Key Points

• Kambala is an annual buffalo race held in the southwestern Indian state of Karnataka.
• Traditionally, it is sponsored by local Tuluva landlords and households in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi of Karnataka, and Kasaragod of Kerala, a region collectively known as Tulu Nadu.
• Kambala is a traditional buffalo race in paddy fields filled with slush and mud which generally takes place in coastal Karnataka (Udupi and Dakshina Kannada) from November to March.
• Traditionally, it is sponsored by local Tuluva landlords and households in the coastal districts.
• Tuluva people are an ethnic group native to Southern India.
• They are native speakers of the Tulu language.

Additional Information

• The list of some Indian festivals are:
• Bihar - Chhath Puja
• Gujarat - Navratri, Janmashtami, Kutch Utsav
• Kerala - Onam, Vishu
• Tamil Nadu - Pongal
• Maharashtra - Ganesh Utsav, Gudi Padva
• Odisha - Rath Yatra, Raja Parba
• Rajasthan - Gangaur, Teej
• Sikkim - Loosang, Saga Dawa
• Jammu and Kashmir - Har Navami, Chhari, Bahu Mela
• Himachal Pradesh - Rakhadumni, Gochi Festival
• Haryana - Baisakhi, Surajkund Mela
• Chhattisgarh - Maghi Purnima, Bastar
• Nagaland - Hornbill festival

The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh

Key Points 

• Brahmotsavam festival
• Brahmotsavam, the Hindu festival is an auspicious festival celebrated every year at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh.
• According to legends the origin of this festival is associated with Lord Brahma.
• The importance of this festival can be known by the fact that every year thousands of devotees flock in Andhra Pradesh to be the witness of this majestic festival. They enjoy participating in the various rituals conducted during the nine days to seek the blessing of Lord Venkateswara Swami.
• The Brahmotsavam festival is a nine-day festival that is celebrated in the Hindu month of Ashvina. It is a time for Hindus to come together to celebrate the god Vishnu and his many forms. The festival is marked by a series of rituals, including processions, temple chariots, and prayers.

Additional Information

• Some other festivals of Andhra Pradesh

The correct answer is September

In News

• The Women's Reservation Bill 2023 [The Constitution (One Hundred Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023] was introduced in the Lok Sabha in September 2023.

 Key Points

• The Women's Reservation Bill 2023, formally known as The Constitution (One Hundred Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023,
• It was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 19^th September 2023.
• The bill had been in discussion for many years, but it was reintroduced and passed in September 2023 during a special session of Parliament.
• However, the implementation of this reservation will only take place after a nationwide census and
• delimitation exercise, which is expected after the next general elections.

Additional Information

• About Women's reservation bill
• It aims to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, to improve the representation of women in politics and decision-making processes.
• The idea of women's reservation had been debated for decades, with earlier versions of the bill introduced in Parliament in 1996, 1998, and 2008, but none were enacted

The correct answer is Nandalal Bose.

Key Points 

• The original handwritten version of the Indian Constitution was Prem Behari Narain Raizada
• Each page had some artwork and the calligraphy in Hindi and English was done by Prem Behari Narain Raizada.
• The Constitution was published in Dehradun and photo lithographed by the Survey of India.
• It is preserved in a helium-filled case in Parliament.
• Artist Nandlal Bose led the initiative to add art on the pages of India's Constitution.

Additional Information 

• Indian Constitution is the lengthiest constitution in the world.
• At present, it has 12 Schedules, 25 Parts, 470 Articles.
• Some important Borrowings are as follows:
• PIL - USA.
• Fundamental Right - USA.
• Suspension of fundamental rights during emergency - Germany.
• Five-year plan - USSR.
• Citizenship - Britain.

The correct answer is In violation of fundamental rights

Key Points

• The concept of "judicial review" in India allows the judiciary (mainly the Supreme Court and High Courts) to review laws and executive actions to ensure that they comply with the Constitution of India.
• If a law is found to violate the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under the Constitution or go beyond the constitutional provisions,
• the judiciary can declare it unconstitutional or invalid.
• It primarily focuses on protecting the Fundamental Rights of citizens and upholding the Constitutional structure.
• Judicial review can strike down any law that violates fundamental rights,
• even if it has been passed by Parliament or supported by the President or a majority in the legislature.

Additional Information

• The concept of judicial review in India has been borrowed from the United States Constitution.
• In the landmark case of Marbury v. Madison (1803), the U.S. Supreme Court, under Chief Justice John Marshall,
• established the principle of judicial review, allowing the courts to invalidate laws that were contrary to the U.S. Constitution.
• This principle was incorporated into the Indian legal system during the framing of the Constitution.

The correct answer is 100

Key Points

• 'The Act mandates the provision of 100 days of wage employment per year.'
• National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA):
• The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, now known as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), was implemented in 2006.
• It aims to enhance livelihood security in rural areas by providing at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
• The Act was passed in September 2005 and came into effect on February 2, 2006.
• MGNREGA is regarded as a significant step towards the right to work and has been instrumental in addressing issues of poverty and unemployment in rural India.

Additional Information

• The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), enacted in 2005, is a social security measure aimed at guaranteeing the 'right to work' in India.
• NREGA provides at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
• The primary objective of NREGA is to enhance livelihood security in rural areas by providing durable assets and strengthening the resource base of rural communities.
• The Act ensures transparency and accountability through measures like social audits and mandates timely payment of wages. It also includes provisions for unemployment allowance if the work is not provided within 15 days of application.
• NREGA is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development and is a demand-driven scheme, meaning work is provided based on the demand from rural households.
• The scheme has had a significant impact on reducing rural poverty, creating rural infrastructure, and promoting inclusive growth.

The correct answer is 1966

Key Points

• After India's First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956), two subsequent Five-Year Plans were formulated till 1966.
• After India's independence in 1947, the government adopted a planned economic development approach to promote growth across sectors.
• The Planning Commission was established in 1950 to oversee this, and the country launched its first Five-Year Plan in 1951.

Additional Information

• The First five-year plan 
• This plan was launched from 1951-1956 under the leadership of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
• It was based on the Harrod-Domar model.
• The targeted growth rate of the plan was 2.1%.
• The plan was successful and achieved a growth rate of 3.6% which was more than its target.
• The agricultural development of the country was the major objective of the plan.
• At the end of this plan, five IITs were set up in the country.
• The second five-year plan
• ​​​This plan is based on P.C Mahalanobis Model.
• It was planned from 1 April 1956 to 31 March 1961.
• It is popularly known as Mahalanobis Plan.
• The second five-year plan accords high priority to industrialization, and especially to the development of basic and heavy industries.
• This plan includes substantial investment in iron and steel, coal and Heavy engineering, Machine building, Heavy chemicals, and Cement Industries.​
• ​Fourth-Five year Plan:
• ​The duration of this Plan is 1969-1974 under the leadership of Indira Gandhi.
• The two main objectives of this Plan are growth with Stability and Progressive achievement with self-reliance.
• During this Plan, 14 major Indian Banks were nationalized.
• At this time, the Indo-Pak war of 1971 and the Bangladesh liberation war took Place.
• The main emphasis was on the growth rate of agriculture to enable other sectors to move forward.
• First, two years of the plan saw record production.
• The last three years did not measure up due to poor monsoon.
• Implementation of Family Planning Programmes was amongst the major targets of the Plan.

The correct answer is free-kick

Key Points

• In football, a direct free kick is awarded if a player commits any of the following offences against an opponent in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless, or using excessive force.
• These offences include actions like kicking, tripping, pushing, or striking an opponent.
• A free kick is an important concept in football. It is awarded when a player commits a foul or infringement.
• There are two types of free kicks:
• Direct free kick: A team can take a shot directly at the goal.
• Indirect free kick: The ball must touch another player before a goal can be scored.

Additional Information

• Hat trick
• It refers to a player scoring three goals in a single match. It is a term of achievement and celebration for players, especially in football. However, it has nothing to do with the awarding of a free kick or foul.
• Head Kick/Court kick
• This is not an official term in football. However, kicking an opponent in the head, or attempting to do so, is considered dangerous play and would result in a foul.
• A direct free kick would be awarded for this kind of dangerous or reckless action.

The correct answer is Bharatnatyam and Odissi.

Key Points 

• Sonal Mansingh is a prominent Indian classical dancer who specializes in Bharatanatyam and Odissi.
• For her contributions to promoting ‘Classical dances’, she has received accolades from many national and international organizations.
• She was the youngest recipient of Padma Bhushan in 1992.
• In 2003, Sonal became the first Indian woman dancer to be awarded Padma Vibhushan.

Additional Information 

The correct answer is Two

Key Points

• As of now, under the Ministry of Steel, there are two steel-manufacturing Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)
• Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) 
• SAIL is one of the largest state-owned steel-making companies in India, established in 1973.
• It plays a crucial role in the country's steel production and contributes significantly to the national economy.
• SAIL has a production capacity of around 21 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of steel.
• Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)
• RINL, also known as Vizag Steel, was established in 1982 and is primarily focused on producing long products of steel.
• It is a public sector enterprise and operates the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) in Andhra Pradesh.
• The plant has a production capacity of about 7.3 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum.

The correct answer is Both I and II

Key Points

• Money supply is a stock variable.
• This statement is correct because the money supply represents the total amount of money available in the economy at a specific point in time.
• Stock variables are measured at a particular moment, distinguishing them from flow variables,
• which are measured over a period of time (like income or expenditure).
• The total stock of money in circulation among the public at a particular point of time is called money supply.
• This statement is also accurate.
• The money supply includes all forms of money available to the public, such as cash, coins, and demand deposits, at a given time.
• It reflects the liquidity in the economy.

Additional Information

• The money supply can be broken down into different categories, such as:
• M0: This is the total of all physical currency (coins and notes) in circulation and is often referred to as "base money" or "monetary base."
• M1: This includes M0 plus demand deposits (checking accounts) and other liquid assets that can quickly be converted into cash.
• M2: This encompasses M1 plus savings accounts, time deposits, and other near-money assets that are less liquid than M1 components.
• M3: This includes M2 plus larger time deposits, institutional money market funds, and other larger liquid assets.
• Central banks use tools like open market operations, discount rates, and reserve requirements to manage the money supply.
• Open Market Operations: Buying or selling government bonds to increase or decrease the amount of money in circulation.
• Discount Rate: The interest rate charged to commercial banks for loans received from the central bank's discount window.
• Reserve Requirements: The minimum amount of reserves that banks must hold against deposits, affecting how much money banks can lend out.

The correct answer is 1857

Key Points

• The First War of Independence in India took place in 1857, marking a significant uprising against British rule
• In 1857, a great struggle took place in India which completely shook the British Government.
• This struggle did not arise all of a sudden. Earlier as well many such struggles took place in India against the British.
• The scope of the struggle of 1857 and its background was taken into consideration by V.D.Savarkar in his book ‘The Indian War of Independence 1857’ and
• was the first writer to describe the Revolt as the First War of Independence.
• Causes for the struggle of 1857:
• | Economic | - Heavy taxation under new revenue settlement - Discriminatory tariff policy against Indian products - Destruction of traditional handicrafts industry | | --- | --- | | Social | - Sati prohibition, widow remarriage act. - British interference in the socio-religious affairs of the Indian public. | | Political | - Due to the policies of Dalhousie
  the Indians did not consider the British
  as trustworthy. - Absentee sovereignityship character of British rule | | Military | - Discontent among sepoys for economic, emotional, and religious reasons. - The Indian soldiers were given low status by the British officers |

The correct answer is Three

Key Points

• Prehistoric times are typically divided into three ages in terms of technology:
• Stone Age: This is the earliest period of human technology, characterized by the use of stone tools. It is further divided into:
• Paleolithic (Old Stone Age): It is Marked by the use of simple stone tools and the development of hunter-gatherer societies.
• Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age): It is a transitional phase with advances in tool-making and the beginnings of settled life.
• Neolithic (New Stone Age): It is characterized by the development of agriculture, permanent settlements, and polished stone tools.
• Bronze Age: Following the Stone Age, this period saw the development of metalworking, particularly the use of bronze (an alloy of copper and tin) for tools and weapons.
• This age is marked by advancements in trade, urbanization, and social structures.
• Iron Age: This age followed the Bronze Age and is characterized by the widespread use of iron for tools and weapons.
• It brought significant advancements in agriculture, warfare, and the establishment of powerful civilizations.

The correct answer is kerala

Key Points

• Literacy level and educational attainment are vital developmental indicators in a developing nation like India as they are key variables of measure of development as they indicate the quality of life, awareness level, and also the level of skill of people in the society.
• The female literacy rate of India as per the 2011 census is 65.5%.
• The literacy rate at all Indian levels is 74% and the male literacy rate is 82.1%.
• In 2011, among the State/ UTs, the male and female literacy rate is highest in Kerala (male: 96.1%, female 92.1%) and lowest in Bihar (male: 71.2%, female: 51.5%).

Additional Information  Census of India 2011:

• The 2011 census is the country's 15^th national census and the 7^th census after independence.
• The Census of the year 2011 was released on March 31, 2011, by the Union Home Secretary and R.G.I. of India.
• The slogan of Census 2011 was 'Our Census, Our Future'.
• Registrar General and Census Commissioner under whom Census 2011 was conducted - C. Chandra Mouli.
• It was conducted in two phases, house listing, and population enumeration.
• The Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) was conducted in 2011 for the first time since 1931.

The correct answer is Sachin Tendulkar

In News

• Sachin Tendulkar has been chosen as the national icon by the Election Commission of India to raise awareness about voting and educate voters for the upcoming 2024 elections.

Key Points

• This initiative aims to tackle urban and youth disinterest in the electoral process.
• As part of a three-year agreement he will engage in activities to enhance voter participation, particularly among the youth​
• As a highly respected and influential figure in Indian sports, Tendulkar is expected to use his popularity to encourage voter participation.
• His involvement aims to bridge the gap between citizens and the electoral process, especially targeting disinterest among young voters​
• The Election Commission has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tendulkar.
• This partnership indicates a long-term commitment to fostering voter awareness, not just for the upcoming elections but also for future electoral processes
• The initiative will specifically address challenges such as:
• Urban apathy towards voting.
• Youth disinterest in the electoral process.
• Educating citizens about their voting rights and responsibilities

Additional Information

• The Election Commission has previously collaborated with various celebrities to promote voter awareness,
• including figures like MS Dhoni, Aamir Khan, and Pankaj Tripathi.
• This trend reflects an ongoing strategy to leverage the influence of popular personalities to inspire civic engagement

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2

Key Points

• Both pairs of sports persons and their associated sports are correct:
• Manu Bhaker - Shooting
• Manu Bhaker is a prominent Indian shooter who has made significant achievements in various shooting competitions, including the ISSF World Cup and the
• She is well-known for her prowess in the 10m air pistol event and has earned multiple medals on international platforms​
• Commonwealth Games: She earned gold medals, further establishing her as one of the leading shooters in her discipline​
• ISSF World Cup: She secured gold in the 10m air pistol event, showcasing her talent on a global stage.
• Tajinderpal Singh Toor - Shotput
• Tajinderpal Singh Toor is an Indian athlete specializing in shot put.
• He gained recognition for his performance in events like the Asian Athletics Championships and has set national records in shot put​
• He won gold medals at the Asian Athletics Championships, establishing himself as a formidable competitor in the Asian circuit​

The correct answer is Lakshminarayana Subramaniam

Key Points

• Dr. L. Subramaniam
• He is a reputed Tamil violinist, and composer.
• He has extensive training in Carnatic and Western classical music and made his mark in fusion orchestral music compositions.
• He was born into a Tamil family of established musicians.
• His father V.Lakshminarayana and his mother V.Seethalakshmi have accomplished musicians of their time.
• Subramaniam gave his first public performance at the age of ten.
• He is highly qualified with a Doctorate in Medicine but is a violinist by choice.
• Dr. L. Subramaniam has accompanied many famous personalities in Carnatic music including the venerable Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar.

Additional Information

• Ravi Shankar (1920–2012)
• Ravi Shankar is best known for his mastery of the sitar, a classical Indian string instrument, and is considered one of the greatest exponents of Hindustani classical music.
• He is credited with popularizing Indian classical music in the West, especially through collaborations with Western musicians like George Harrison of The Beatles, contributing to the global rise in interest in Indian culture during the 1960s.
• Shankar received numerous accolades, including Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor, and several Grammy Awards for his work.
• Ustad Zakir Hussain (1951–2024)
• Zakir Hussain is a world-renowned tabla player, recognized for his innovative and intricate drumming techniques.
• He is not only celebrated in classical Indian music but has also been a pioneer in fusion genres, collaborating with artists like John McLaughlin in the group Shakti, blending Indian classical music with jazz.
• Zakir Hussain has received numerous awards, including the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, along with a Grammy Award for his cross-genre collaborations.
• Ustad Bismillah Khan (1916–2006)
• Ustad Bismillah Khan is famed for popularizing the shehnai, a woodwind instrument typically played in traditional Indian ceremonies and classical performances.
• Bismillah Khan played the shehnai during India's independence ceremony in 1947 at the Red Fort, symbolizing his role in shaping the sound of modern India.
• He remained rooted in Indian tradition, frequently performing at religious ceremonies and festivals.
• He was one of the most celebrated Indian musicians and was honored with Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.

The correct answer is Sachin Tendulkar

In News 

• Sachin Tendulkar has been chosen as the national icon by the Election Commission of India to raise awareness about voting and educate voters for the upcoming 2024 elections.

Key Points 

• This initiative aims to tackle urban and youth disinterest in the electoral process.
• As part of a three-year agreement he will engage in activities to enhance voter participation, particularly among the youth.​
• As a highly respected and influential figure in Indian sports, Tendulkar is expected to use his popularity to encourage voter participation.
• His involvement aims to bridge the gap between citizens and the electoral process, especially targeting disinterest among young voters​
• The Election Commission has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tendulkar.
• This partnership indicates a long-term commitment to fostering voter awareness, not just for the upcoming elections but also for future electoral processes
• The initiative will specifically address challenges such as:
• Urban apathy towards voting.
• Youth disinterest in the electoral process.
• Educating citizens about their voting rights and responsibilities

Additional Information 

• The Election Commission has previously collaborated with various celebrities to promote voter awareness,
• including figures like MS Dhoni, Aamir Khan, and Pankaj Tripathi.
• This trend reflects an ongoing strategy to leverage the influence of popular personalities to inspire civic engagement

The correct answer is Bharatnatyam

Key Points

• The Devadasis, a community of dancers in South India, are credited with originating the popular dance form of Bharatanatyam.
• Devadasis were women who dedicated their lives to temples, learning classical Indian dances, and performing at temple rituals
• They were also known by various local terms, such as Basivi in Karnataka, Matangi in Maharashtra, and Kalavantin in Goa and Damaon.
• Bharatanatyam was originally known as Sadir or Dasi Attam.
• It was the first traditional Indian dance to be adapted for theater and performed widely both in India and abroad

Additional Information

• Kuchipudi:
• It basically performed by a group of actors going from village to village, known as Kusselavas, Kuchipudi derives its name from the Andhra.
• Siddhendra Yogi in the 17^th century formalized and systematized the tradition.
• The advent of Vaishnavism, the dance form became a monopoly of the male Brahmins and began to be performed at temples.
• Kathakali:
• Kathakali in the temples of Kerala, two forms of dance-drama.
• The folk drama traditions later became the source of Kathakali, which derived its name from the words ‘Katha’ meaning story and ‘Kali’ meaning drama.
• It is closely related to Koodiyattam (Sanskrit drama tradition) and other ancient martial-arts performances also.
• It is a wonderful combination of music, dance, and drama.
• Odissi
• ​Odissi, also referred to as Orissi in old literature,
• It is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the temples of Odisha – an eastern coastal state of India

The correct answer is Lawn Tennis

Key Points

• Former Wimbledon doubles champion Tennis player Sania Mirza has announced that she will retire from tennis after 2022.
• She became the first Indian to win a WTA singles title in 2005.
• She has also won two Grand Slam titles with Mahesh Bhupathi - the 2009 Australian Open mixed doubles title and the French Open 2012 mixed doubles.
• She also won the US and Australian Opens.

 Important Points

• She is the winner of six Grand Slam titles, including three mixed doubles trophies.
• Sania became world number one in doubles during her successful partnership with Swiss legend Martina Hingis.
• She picked up her first senior title aged 15 at the 2002 Asian Games.
• She entered the WTA Tour in 2003 and later reached a career-high singles ranking of 27

Given:

Difference between Cost Price (CP) and Selling Price (SP) = Rs. 224

Loss Percentage = 40%

Formula used:

SP = CP × (1 - Loss Percentage / 100)

Calculations:

SP = CP × (1 - 0.40)

⇒ SP = CP × 0.60

CP - SP = 224

⇒ CP - (CP × 0.60) = 224

⇒ CP × (1 - 0.60) = 224

⇒ CP × 0.40 = 224

⇒ CP = 224 / 0.40

⇒ CP = 560

⇒ SP = CP × 0.60 = 560 × 0.60

⇒ SP = 336

∴ The selling price of the table is Rs. 336.

Given:

Expression = [21 + 14 - 7 × (91 ÷ 7 - 12) + 42]

Calculations:

Step 1: Calculate inside the parentheses:

⇒ 91 ÷ 7 = 13

⇒ 13 - 12 = 1

Step 2: Substitute back into the expression:

⇒ [21 + 14 - 7 × 1 + 42]

Step 3: Now calculate the expression:

⇒ = 21 + 14 - 7 + 42

Step 4: Perform the addition and subtraction:

⇒ = 21 + 14 = 35

⇒ 35 - 7 = 28

⇒ 28 + 42 = 70

∴ The value of the expression is 70.

Given:

0.4 = 0.4444...

0.2 = 0.2222...

Calculations:

1. Convert 0.4 to a Fraction

⇒ Let x = 0.4.

⇒ 10x = 4.4

⇒ 10x - x = 4.4 - 0.4

⇒ 9x = 4

⇒ x = 4/9

So, 0.4 = 4/9.

2. Convert 0.2 to a Fraction

⇒ Let y = 0.2.

⇒ 10y = 2.2

⇒ 10y - y = 2.2 - 0.2

⇒ 9y = 2

⇒ y = 2/9

So, 0.2 = 2/9.

3. Add the Two Fractions

⇒ 0.4 + 0.2 = 4/9 + 2/9 = (4 + 2)/9 = 6/9 = 2/3

∴ The value of 0.4 + 0.2 is 2/3.

Given:

Profit Percentage = 75%

Formula used:

SP = CP × (1 + Profit Percentage / 100)

Calculations:

Let CP = x

SP = x × (1 + 0.75)

⇒ SP = x × 1.75

Now, to find the ratio of CP to SP:

⇒ Ratio = CP / SP = x / (1.75x)

⇒ Ratio = 1 / 1.75 = 4 / 7

∴ The ratio of the cost price to the selling price is 4 : 7.

Shortcut Trick

Ratio of Cost Price (CP) to Marked Price (MP) is given by (100 − Discount%) : (100 + Profit%).

CP : MP = (100 − 20) : (100 + 25) = 80 : 125.

Simplify the ratio by dividing by 5 ⇒ 16 : 25.

Given Marked Price (25 units) = Rs. 15625.

1 unit = 15625 ÷ 25 = 625.

Cost Price (16 units) = 16 × 625 = Rs. 10000.

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 10000.

Alternate Method

Given: Marked Price (MP) = Rs. 15625, Discount = 20%, Profit = 25%.

Formulas: SP = MP × (100 − D%) ÷ 100 | CP = SP × 100 ÷ (100 + P%)

⇒ Selling Price (SP) = 15625 × (80 ÷ 100)

⇒ Selling Price (SP) = 15625 × 0.8 = Rs. 12500.

⇒ Cost Price (CP) = 12500 × 100 ÷ (100 + 25)

⇒ Cost Price (CP) = 12500 × 100 ÷ 125

⇒ Cost Price (CP) = 100 × 100 = Rs. 10000.

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 10000.

Additional Information

Relation between CP and MP

The direct formula CP/MP = (100 − D%)/(100 + P%) is derived by equating the two expressions for Selling Price.

Mark-up Percentage

Mark-up is the value added to CP to reach MP. Mark-up% = [(MP − CP) ÷ CP] × 100.

Given:

Y and Z together can complete the work in 20 days.

Z alone can complete the same work in 60 days.

Calculations:

1. Calculate the work rates

⇒ Work rate of Z = 1/60 (work done per day)

⇒ Work rate of Y and Z together = 1/20 (work done per day)

2. Find the work rate of Y alone

⇒ Work rate of Y = Work rate of (Y and Z) - Work rate of Z

⇒ Work rate of Y = (1/20) - (1/60)

3. Finding a common denominator

⇒ LCM(20, 60) = 60

⇒ Work rate of Y = (3/60) - (1/60)

⇒ Work rate of Y = (3 - 1) / 60 = 2/60 = 1/30

4. Calculate the time taken by Y alone to complete the work

⇒ Time taken by Y = 1 / (Work rate of Y) = 1 / (1/30)

⇒ Time taken by Y = 30 days

∴ Y alone will complete the same work in 30 days.

Given:

Perimeter of the rhombus = 200 cm

One diagonal (d1) = 80 cm

Formula used:

Perimeter = 4a (where a is the length of one side)

Area = (d1 × d2) / 2 (where d1 and d2 are the diagonals)

Calculations:

1. Calculate the length of one side (a)

⇒ 200 = 4a

⇒ a = 200 / 4 = 50 cm

2. Using the property of a rhombus

In a rhombus, the diagonals bisect each other at right angles.

3. Calculate the length of the second diagonal (d2)

Using the Pythagorean theorem:

⇒ a² = (d1/2)² + (d2/2)²

⇒ 50² = (80/2)² + (d2/2)²

⇒ 2500 = 40² + (d2/2)²

⇒ 2500 = 1600 + (d2/2)²

⇒ (d2/2)² = 2500 - 1600

⇒ (d2/2)² = 900

⇒ d2/2 = 30

⇒ d2 = 60 cm

4. Calculate the area of the rhombus

Area = (d1 × d2) / 2

⇒ Area = (80 × 60) / 2

⇒ Area = 4800 / 2 = 2400 cm²

∴ The area of the rhombus is 2400 cm².

Given:

Marked Price (MP) = ₹2280

Selling Price (SP) = ₹1482

Formula used:

Discount = Marked Price - Selling Price

Discount Percentage = (Discount / Marked Price) × 100

Calculations:

1. Calculate the Discount:

⇒ Discount = MP - SP

⇒ Discount = 2280 - 1482

⇒ Discount = 798

2. Calculate the Discount Percentage:

⇒ Discount Percentage = (798 / 2280) × 100

⇒ Discount Percentage = 0.35 × 100

⇒ Discount Percentage = 35%

∴ The rate of discount is  35%.

Given:

Range = 70 to 144

Calculations:

1. Identify the Multiples of 13 in the Range:

⇒ Smallest multiple of 13 ≥ 70:

⇒ 70 ÷ 13 ≈ 5.3846 ⇒ 6

⇒ 6 × 13 = 78

⇒ Largest multiple of 13 ≤ 144:

⇒ 144 ÷ 13 ≈ 11.0769 ⇒ 11

⇒ 11 × 13 = 143

2. List the Multiples of 13:

⇒ Multiples: 78, 91, 104, 117, 130, 143

3. Calculate the Average:

⇒ Sum = 78 + 91 + 104 + 117 + 130 + 143 = 663

⇒ Number of multiples = 6

⇒ Average = Sum / Number = 663 / 6 ≈ 110.5

∴ The average of all the multiples of 13 from 70 to 144 is approximately 110.5.

Given:

Speed of the slower train (S1) = 34 km/hr

Speed of the faster train (S2) = 86 km/hr

Length of the slower train (L1) = 300 meters

Length of the faster train (L2) = 480 meters

Calculations:

1. Convert Speeds from km/hr to m/s:

⇒ Speed in m/s = Speed in km/hr × (5/18)

⇒ Speed of slower train (S1):

⇒ S1 = 34 × (5/18) = 170/18 = 85/9 m/s

⇒ Speed of faster train (S2):

⇒ S2 = 86 × (5/18) = 430/18 = 215/9 m/s

2. Relative Speed:

⇒ Relative Speed = S2 - S1

⇒ = (215/9) - (85/9) = (215 - 85) / 9 = 130/9 m/s

3. Total Length to be Crossed:

⇒ Total Length = L1 + L2 = 300 + 480 = 780 meters

4. Time Taken to Cross:

⇒ Time = Distance / Speed

⇒ Time = 780 / (130/9)

⇒ = 780 × (9/130)

⇒ = (780 × 9) / 130

⇒ = 7020 / 130 = 54 seconds

∴ The time taken by the faster train to cross the slower train is 54 seconds.

Given:

Chetan's work = 6 days × 5 hours/day = 30 hours

Rashmi's work = 2 days × 10 hours/day = 20 hours

Calculations:

1. Work done per hour:

⇒ Chetan's work rate = 1 work unit / 30 hours = 1/30 work units/hour

⇒ Rashmi's work rate = 1 work unit / 20 hours = 1/20 work units/hour

2. Combined work rate:

⇒ Combined work rate = (1/30) + (1/20)

Finding a common denominator (LCM of 30 and 20 is 60):

⇒ Combined work rate = (2/60) + (3/60) = 5/60 = 1/12 work units/hour

3. Total work to be done in 4 days:

⇒ Total hours in 4 days = 4 days × x hours/day

4. Total work done in 4 days:

⇒ Total work = Combined work rate × Total hours

⇒ 1 = (1/12) × (4x)

5. Solving for x:

⇒ 1 = 4x / 12

⇒ 1 = x / 3

⇒ x = 3 hours

∴ Chetan and Rashmi need to work together for 3 hours a day to complete the work in 4 days.

Given:

Expression = (0.25 × (0.25 ÷ 0.25)) / ((0.25 × 0.25) × 0.25)

Calculations:

1. Calculate 0.25 ÷ 0.25

⇒ 0.25 ÷ 0.25 = 1

2. Substitute in the expression:

⇒ = (0.25 × 1) / ((0.25 × 0.25) × 0.25)

3. Calculate the numerator:

⇒ 0.25 × 1 = 0.25

4. Calculate the denominator:

⇒ First calculate 0.25 × 0.25 = 0.0625

⇒ Then multiply by 0.25: 0.0625 × 0.25 = 0.015625

5. Final Expression:

⇒ 0.25 / 0.015625

6. Perform the Division:

⇒ 0.25 / 0.015625 = 16

∴ The value of the expression is 16.

Given:

Ratio of ages of A and B = 3 : 4

Sum of their ages = 28

Calculations:

1. Let the ages of A and B be:

⇒ Age of A = 3x

⇒ Age of B = 4x

2. Set up the equation for the sum of their ages:

⇒ 3x + 4x = 28

3. Combine like terms:

⇒ 7x = 28

4. Solve for x:

⇒ x = 28 / 7

⇒ x = 4

5. Calculate the age of B:

⇒ Age of B = 4x = 4 × 4 = 16

∴ The age of B is 16 years.

Given:

Numbers: 31 and 73

Calculations:

1. Identify the numbers:

⇒ 31 and 73 are both prime numbers.

2. Find the HCF:

⇒ Since both numbers are prime and do not have any common factors other than 1,

⇒ HCF = 1

∴ The HCF of 31 and 73 is 1.

Given:

Number of observations = 50

Calculated average = 23

Wrong observations = 30, 38, 69

Correct observations = 19, 33, 66

Calculations:

1. Calculate the total of the wrong observations:

⇒ Total = Average × Number of Observations

⇒ Total = 23 × 50 = 1150

2. Calculate the sum of the wrong observations:

⇒ Sum of wrong observations = 30 + 38 + 69 = 137

3. Calculate the sum of the correct observations

⇒ Sum of correct observations = 19 + 33 + 66 = 118

4. Calculate the difference between the wrong and correct observations:

⇒ Difference = Sum of wrong observations - Sum of correct observations

⇒ Difference = 137 - 118 = 19

5. Calculate the correct total:

⇒ Correct Total = 1150 - 19 = 1131

6. Calculate the correct average:

⇒ Correct Average = Correct Total / Number of Observations

⇒ Correct Average = 1131 / 50 = 22.62

∴ The correct average is approximately 22.62.

Given:

Ratio of three numbers = 9 : 8 : 7

Sum of the three numbers = 480

Calculations:

1. Let the numbers be:

⇒ 9x, 8x, and 7x

2. Set up the equation for the sum:

⇒ 9x + 8x + 7x = 480

3. Combine like terms:

⇒ 24x = 480

4. Solve for x:

⇒ x = 480 / 24

⇒ x = 20

5. Calculate the three numbers:

⇒ First number = 9x = 9 × 20 = 180

⇒ Second number = 8x = 8 × 20 = 160

⇒ Third number = 7x = 7 × 20 = 140

6. Identify the largest number:

⇒ The largest number is 180.

∴ The largest number among the three is 180.

Shortcut Trick

In Simple Interest, the interest earned is proportional to time.

If a sum becomes 5 times, Interest = 5 − 1 = 4 units in 8 years.

In 24 years (which is 8 × 3), the Interest will be 4 × 3 = 12 units.

Total Amount = Principal + Interest = 1 + 12 = 13 times.

∴ The correct answer is 13 times.

Alternate Method

Given: Time₁ = 8 years, Amount₁ = 5P, Time₂ = 24 years.

Formula Used: SI = (P × R × T) ÷ 100 | Amount = P + SI

⇒ For the first case: SI₁ = 5P − P = 4P

⇒ 4P = (P × R × 8) ÷ 100 → R = 50%

⇒ For the second case: SI₂ = (P × 50 × 24) ÷ 100

⇒ SI₂ = 12P

⇒ Total Amount = P + 12P = 13P

∴ The correct answer is 13 times.

Additional Information

Simple Interest Proportionality

In SI, if a sum becomes n₁ times in t₁ years and n₂ times in t₂ years, then (n₁ − 1) ÷ t₁ = (n₂ − 1) ÷ t₂.

Rate of Interest Formula

Rate (R) = [100 × (n − 1)] ÷ T, where n is the number of times the principal becomes in T years.

Given:

Percentage = 75%

Value = 1256

Calculations:

1. Calculate 75% of 1256:

⇒ 75% = 75/100 = 0.75

⇒ 75% of 1256 = 0.75 × 1256

⇒ = 942

∴ 75% of 1256 is 942.

Given:

Weight of A1 = 6 × Weight of A2

Weight of A2 = 1.5 × Weight of A3

Average weight of A1, A2, A3 = 299 kgs

Calculations:

1. Let the weight of A3 be x kgs:

⇒ Weight of A2 = 1.5x

⇒ Weight of A1 = 6 × (1.5x) = 9x

2. Calculate the total weight:

⇒ Total weight = Weight of A1 + Weight of A2 + Weight of A3

⇒ Total weight = 9x + 1.5x + x

⇒ Total weight = 11.5x

3. Set up the equation for the average weight:

⇒ Average weight = Total weight / 3

⇒ 299 = (11.5x) / 3

4. Solve for x:

⇒ 11.5x = 299 × 3

⇒ 11.5x = 897

⇒ x = 897 / 11.5

⇒ x ≈ 78 kgs

5. Calculate the weight of A1:

⇒ Weight of A1 = 9x = 9 × 78

⇒ Weight of A1 ≈ 702 kgs

∴ The weight of A1 is approximately 702 kgs.

Given:

Simple Interest (SI) = ₹21630

Annual Rate of SI = 10%

Time for SI = 7 years

Calculations for Principal (P):

1. Using the formula for Simple Interest:

⇒ SI = P × R × T / 100

⇒ 21630 = P × (10 / 100) × 7

2. Solving for P:

⇒ 21630 = P × 0.7

⇒ P = 21630 / 0.7

⇒ P = 30900

Now, calculate Compound Interest (CI):

3. Using the formula for Compound Interest:

⇒ CI = P × (1 + R/100)^T - P

Where, R = 20%, T = 2 years

4. Substituting the values:

⇒ CI = 30900 × (1 + 20/100)² - 30900

⇒ CI = 30900 × (1 + 0.2)² - 30900

⇒ CI = 30900 × (1.2)² - 30900

5. Calculating (1.2)²:

⇒ (1.2)² = 1.44

6. Calculate CI:

⇒ CI = 30900 × 1.44 - 30900

⇒ CI = 44496 - 30900

⇒ CI = 13596

∴ The Compound Interest on the same sum at the annual rate of 20 percent for 2 years is ₹13596.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect tense usage in the bracketed segment.
• The phrase "but as she does she realizes that she" should be in the past tense to match the rest of the sentence.
• The correct phrase should be "but when she did she realized that she," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the correct replacement is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence:** "She opened her mouth to say something, but when she did she realized that she couldn't find any words to express her surprise."**

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The phrase "To throw cold water on" means to be discouraging or unenthusiastic about something. (किसी चीज़ के प्रति निरुत्साही या हतोत्साहित होना)
• Example: She threw cold water on his plans to start a new business.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• To elevate someone's plans (किसी की योजनाओं को प्रोत्साहित करना): To uplift or promote someone's plans.
• Example: The mentor elevated his plans by providing valuable advice and resources.
• To awake someone (किसी को जगाना): To wake someone up from sleep or make them aware of something.
• Example: She tried to awake him early in the morning for the exercise session.
• To make someone see the truth (किसी को सच्चाई दिखाना): To help someone understand or realize the reality.
• Example: He finally made her see the truth about the company's financial status.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The word "meltdown" is the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank as it accurately describes a significant decline or collapse, which fits the context of market reactions.
• "Melt" refers to the process of changing from solid to liquid, which does not fit the context.
• "Melting" is a present participle form and does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence.
• "Melting down" is a verb phrase and does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "The markets experienced a meltdown at the news of the sale."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "meltdown" – This is the correct choice as it accurately conveys the context of a significant market decline.
• Option 2: "melt" – This option is incorrect as it refers to the physical process of turning from solid to liquid, which does not fit the context.
• Option 3: "melting" – This option is incorrect as it is a present participle form and does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence.
• Option 4: "melting down" – This option is incorrect as it is a verb phrase and does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence

The correct answer is**: Option 2.**

Key Points

• The word "figurative" means using figures of speech; symbolic, not literal. (रूपकात्मक)
• Example: She used figurative language to describe the storm as a fierce lion.
• "Literal" refers to taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory. (शाब्दिक)
• Example: When he said he could eat a horse, he didn't mean it in a literal sense.

Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'figurative' is 'literal'.

Additional Information

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

• Descriptive (वर्णनात्मक): Serving or seeking to describe.
• Example: The descriptive passage vividly painted a picture of the bustling marketplace.
• Fanciful (कल्पनाप्रधान): Over-imaginative and unrealistic.
• Example: His fanciful ideas about the future often seemed unrealistic to others.
• Flowery (सजावटी): Full of elaborate or literary words and phrases.
• Example: The poet's flowery language made the poem beautiful but hard to understand.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "vivacous" is incorrectly spelt and should be "vivacious". "Vivacous" does not have a meaning in English. (यह शब्द गलत वर्तनी है और इसका कोई अर्थ नहीं है।)
• Example: Incorrect: She is a vivacous girl. Correct: She is a vivacious girl.
• "Vivacious" means attractively lively and animated. (जीवंत)
• Example: Her vivacious personality makes her the life of the party.
• The correct spelling is:  vivacious

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Admirers (प्रशंसक): People who have a particular regard for someone or something.
• Example: She has many admirers because of her talent.
• Attractive (आकर्षक): Pleasing or appealing to the senses.
• Example: The shop had many attractive items on display.
• Shortage (कमी): A state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts.
• Example: There was a shortage of water during the summer.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The sentence is already grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• The pasta is singular and the verb "is served" is correctly used here.
• The other options present incorrect verb forms for the singular subject "pasta".

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "The pasta is served with a meat sauce."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "is serves" – This is incorrect because "serves" is not the correct form of the verb to be used with "is".
• Option 2: "is serve" – This is incorrect because "serve" is not the correct form of the verb to be used with "is".
• Option 3: "are served" – This is incorrect because "are" is used for plural subjects, but "pasta" is singular.
• Option 4: "No improvement" – This is the correct option as the original sentence is grammatically correct.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the adverb "strictly" in part 3.
• The word "strictly" is incorrect in this context and should be replaced with "clearly" to convey the intended meaning.
• The correct phrase should be "but I couldn't clearly hear him," 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: "After I shut the door and started back to the living room, he yelled something at me, but I couldn't clearly hear him."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: No error – This would be correct if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in part 3.
• Option 2: he yelled something at me – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 3: but I couldn't strictly hear him. – This part contains the error as explained above.
• Option 4: After I shut the door and started back to the living room – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "importent" is incorrectly spelled and should be "important". (महत्वपूर्ण)
• Example: It is important to stay hydrated during the summer.
• The word "structres" is incorrectly spelled and should be "structures". (संरचनाएं)
• Example: The ancient structures in Rome are fascinating.
• The word "strucures" is incorrectly spelled and should be "structures". (संरचनाएं)
• Example: Modern structures are often made of steel and glass.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Option 1: These structures have come to play an importent role. (महत्वपूर्ण)
• Example: It is importent to verify your work before submission. (Incorrect spelling)
• Option 2: These structres have come to play an important role. (संरचनाएं)
• Example: These structres are vital for the building’s stability. (Incorrect spelling)
• Option 4: These strucures have come to play an important role. (संरचनाएं)
• Example: These strucures are designed to withstand earthquakes. (Incorrect spelling)

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "Accessible" means something that is easy to approach, reach, or use. (सुगम)
• Example: The library is accessible to all students.
• "Lacking" refers to something that is missing or not available. (अनुपलब्ध)
• Example: The report is lacking crucial data for a comprehensive analysis.

Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Accessible' is 'Lacking'.

Additional Information

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

• Furnished (सुसज्जित): Equipped with furniture and fittings.
• Example: The apartment is fully furnished and ready for occupancy.
• Popular (लोकप्रिय ): Liked or admired by many people.
• Example: She is a popular teacher among her students.
• Budget (बजट): An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
• Example: We need to manage our budget carefully to avoid overspending.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect form of the verb "build".
• The correct past participle form of "build" is "built."
• The correct phrase should be "think that what you have built," ensuring grammatical correctness.
• Thus, the error is located in part 1 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "It's so stressful to think that what you have built with hard work is at risk."

 

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 part 1.
• Option 3: It's so stressful to – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 4: with hard work is at risk. – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the word "much" before "amazing woman".
• Instead of "much", the correct word to use is "most" to express a superlative degree.
• The correct phrase should be "the most amazing woman", ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part 4 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "Why are you calling her the most amazing woman?"

 

Additional Information

• Part 1: "amazing woman?" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Part 2: "No error" – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in part 4.
• Part 3: "Why are you calling" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Part 4: "her the much," – This part of the sentence contains the error as discussed.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "Gullibly" means easily deceived or tricked; showing a readiness to believe things without skepticism. (आसानी से धोखा खाने वाला)
• Example: She was gullibly convinced by the scam artist to give away her savings.
• "Naïve" refers to a person who is innocent and lacks experience or sophistication, often leading to a readiness to believe others too easily. (भोला)
• Example: The naïve young boy believed everything he was told without question.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

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

• Immunity (प्रतिरक्षा): The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin.
• Example: Vaccinations help in building immunity against various diseases.
• Fraternity (भाईचारा): A group of people sharing a common profession or interests.
• Example: The medical fraternity gathered to discuss the latest advancements in healthcare.
• Critical (समीक्षात्मक): Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.
• Example: The professor was critical of the student's poorly written essay.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

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• The idiom "To tread carefully" means to behave or speak cautiously to avoid causing trouble or offending someone. (सावधानीपूर्वक व्यवहार करना)
• Example: With such a sensitive issue at hand, you need to tread carefully to avoid making the situation worse.

Therefore, the correct answer is: To tread carefully

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

• In the dark (अंधेरे में होना / जानकारी ना होना): Uninformed or unaware of something.
• Example: The employees were kept in the dark about the company's merger plans.
• Cut corners (शॉर्टकट लेना / जरूरी बातें छोड़ देना): To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, usually by omitting some necessary steps.
• Example: Don't cut corners on this project; ensure everything is done properly.
• Beat around the bush (घूम-फिर कर बात करना): To avoid getting to the point of an issue.
• Example: Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you want to say.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is to find the correct verb that fits the context of the sentence.
• The sentence requires a verb that fits with the action of initiating a strike.
• The correct verb in this context is "called," as in "called a strike."
• Therefore, the most appropriate option to fill the blank is "called."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "They called a strike when the party members refused their plea."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "told" – This option does not fit the context of initiating a strike.
• Option 2: "behold" – This option is not relevant to the context of the sentence.
• Option 3: "fallen" – This option does not make sense in the context of the sentence.
• Option 4: "called" – This is the correct option as it fits the context of initiating a strike.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect form "homes". The correct form should be "home".
• "Home" is the proper noun to indicate one's place of residence.
• The correct sentence should read "Emily has just come home from school," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "Emily has just come home from school."

 

Additional Information

• Come home: This is the correct and standard phrase to indicate someone has returned to their place of residence.
• Come homes, came homely, came homes: These are incorrect forms and do not fit grammatically in the sentence.
• No improvement: This would be the correct option if the sentence were already correct, but it is not.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The word "combating" means taking action to reduce or prevent something undesirable, such as climate change. (लड़ना)
• The context of the sentence is about the Government of India's commitment to addressing the issue of climate change. "Combating climate change" is an appropriate phrase, indicating serious efforts and actions taken to tackle the challenges posed by climate change.
• The other options: "replicating" (नकल करना), "marking" (चिह्नित करना), and "insinuating" (संकेत देना) do not convey the same sense of proactive engagement in addressing climate change.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 3’.

Complete Sentence: The Government of India stands committed to combating climate change.

 

Additional Information

• Replicating (नकल करना): To make an exact copy of something; to repeat.
• Example: The scientists are replicating the experiment to verify the results.
• Marking (चिह्नित करना): To pay attention to; to take notice of; to set a sign or signal for something.
• Example: The teacher is marking the students' attendance.
• Insinuating (संकेत देना): To suggest or hint something bad in an indirect and unpleasant way.
• Example: The article was insinuating that the politician was involved in corrupt practices.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The word ""schemes"" refers to a systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular objective. (योजनाएँ)
• In the context of government efforts, "schemes" are organized plans of action aimed at addressing specific issues like climate change.
• The other options: "tokens" (टोकन), which usually refer to symbols or items representing something, "themes" (मूल विचार), which indicate the central topic or subject, and "subjects" (विषय), which pertain to a person or thing being discussed or dealt with, do not fit the context as appropriately.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Sentence: The Government is implementing several programmes and schemes including the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)...

 

Additional Information

• Tokens (टोकन): Items serving as a visible or tangible representation of something.
• Themes (मूल विचार): The subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
• Subjects (विषय): A person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "comprises" is the correct form because it is the present tense verb that agrees with the subject "National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)," which is singular. (समावेश करना)
• It means to consist of or to be made up of.
• The other options: "comprise" is the base form and does not agree with the singular subject, "comprised" is the past tense, and "comprising" is the present participle form but does not fit grammatically in this sentence structure.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Sentence: "The Government is implementing several programmes and schemes including the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), which comprises missions in specific areas of solar energy, energy efficiency, water, sustainable agriculture, Himalayan ecosystem, sustainable habitat, health, green India and..."

 

Additional Information

• Comprise (समावेश करना): to consist of; to be made up of.
• Comprises (समावेश करना): present tense of comprise, used for singular subjects.
• Comprised (समावेश किया): past tense of comprise.
• Comprising (समावेश करते हुए): present participle form used for ongoing actions.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The word "strategic" refers to carefully designed or planned to serve a particular purpose or advantage. (रणनीतिक)
• In the context of climate change, "strategic knowledge" means knowledge that is crucial and advantageous in addressing and mitigating climate change impacts.
• The other options: "stubborn" (जिद्दी), "nostalgic" (स्मृतिप्रधान), and "manipulative" (चालाक) do not fit the context and are not relevant to the topic of climate change knowledge.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Sentence: "The Government is implementing several programmes and schemes including the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), which comprises missions in specific areas of solar energy, energy efficiency, water, sustainable agriculture, Himalayan ecosystem, sustainable habitat, health, green India and strategic knowledge for climate change..."

 

Additional Information

• Stubborn (जिद्दी): Refusing to change one's mind or course of action; obstinate.
• Nostalgic (स्मृतिप्रधान): Experiencing or exhibiting nostalgia, a sentimental longing for the past.
• Manipulative (चालाक): Characterized by unscrupulous control of a situation or person.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "framework" refers to a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text. (ढांचा)
• In the context of climate actions, "framework" means an essential supporting structure of a plan or system.
• The other options: "pretext" (बहाना) means a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason, "stature" (कद) refers to a person's natural height or importance, and "sojourn" (संक्षिप्त प्रवास) means a temporary stay, none of which fit the context of providing a structure for climate actions.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Sentence: The Government is implementing several programmes and schemes including the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), which comprises missions in specific areas of solar energy, energy efficiency, water, sustainable agriculture, Himalayan ecosystem, sustainable habitat, health, green India and strategic knowledge for climate change. The NAPCC provides an overarching framework for all climate actions.

 

Additional Information

• Pretext (बहाना): A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.
• Stature (कद): Importance, status, or reputation gained by ability or achievement.
• Sojourn (संक्षिप्त प्रवास): A temporary stay.

'ठीकरा फूटना' मुहावरे का सही अर्थ वाला विकल्प है - किसी के सर झूठा दोष लगाना

Key Points

• 'ठीकरा फूटना' का अर्थ - किसी के सर झूठा दोष लगाना।
• वाक्य प्रयोग - पिताजी ने अंशुल को समझाया कि अपनी हार का "ठीकरा दूसरों पर नहीं फोड़ना चाहिए"।
• मुहावरा - ऐसे वाक्यांश, जो सामान्य अर्थ का बोध न कराकर किसी विलक्षण अर्थ को प्रकट करते है, उसे मुहावरा कहते है।
• उदाहरण के लिए - 'नौ-दो ग्यारह होना' का अर्थ- भाग जाना। वाक्य प्रयोग - पुलिस के आते ही चोर "नौ-दो ग्यारह हो गया"।

Important Points 

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रिक्त स्थान के लिए सही शब्द वाला विकल्प होगा - वास्तविक

Key Points 

• वाक्य - सपने हर किसी के होते हैं, लेकिन केवल वे जिन्हें सही मायने में संजोया जा सकता है, उन्हें ही वास्तविक माना जा सकता है। 
• 'वास्तविक' का अर्थ - यथार्थ, ठीक, जो अस्तित्व में हो, (रीअल)।
• अन्य सभी विकल्पों के प्रयोग से वाक्य का सार्थक अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा है। ​

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वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द का विलोम शब्द होगा - निःशुल्क

Key Points

• वाक्य - इसके प्रयोग के लिए शुल्क लगेगा।
• 'शुल्क' शब्द का विलोम शब्द 'निःशुल्क' होगा।
• 'शुल्क' शब्द का अर्थ है - वह धन जो किसी कार्य के बदले में लिया या दिया जाय।
• 'निःशुल्क' शब्द का अर्थ - जिसके लिए शुल्क न लिया जाए, बिना शुल्क का।
• विलोम - जो शब्द किसी एक शब्द के विपरीत अर्थ को व्यक्त करते हैं, वे विलोम शब्द कहलाते हैं।

अन्य विकल्प-

• 'धन' के पर्यायवाची शब्द : अर्थ, द्रव्य, वित्त, पैसा, संपदा, दौलत, संपत्ति, लक्ष्मी, श्री, द्रव्य।

Additional Information कुछ अन्‍य व‍िलोम शब्‍द- 

'एक आँख से देखना' मुहावरे के अर्थ को सर्वश्रेष्ठ रूप से व्यक्त करता है - सबको बराबर समझना 

Key Points

• 'एक आँख से देखना' का अर्थ - सबको बराबर समझना, वाक्य प्रयोग - हमारी माता हम सब भाइयों को "एक आँख से देखती है"।
• मुहावरा - ऐसे वाक्यांश, जो सामान्य अर्थ का बोध न कराकर किसी विलक्षण अर्थ को प्रकट करते है, उसे मुहावरा कहते है।
• उदाहरण के लिए -पौ बारह होना' का अर्थ - खूब लाभ होना।
• वाक्य प्रयोग - रामलाल को वनरक्षक की नौकरी क्या मिली, जंगल की संपत्ति बेचकर उसके तो "पौ बारह हो गए"।​

Important Points 

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