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SSC GD Constable (2024) Official Paper (Held On: 27 Feb, 2024 Shift 4) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence and Reasoning (20 questions)

Question 1

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

85, 95, ?, 96, 83, 97

  1. AOption (a)

    86

  2. BOption (b)

    94

  3. COption (c)

    93

  4. DOption (d)

    84

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

84

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "84".

Question 2

In a certain code language, if TOGETHER is coded as 95, FUTURE is coded as 88, then what will FOREVER be coded as?

  1. AOption (a)

    102

  2. BOption (b)

    89

  3. COption (c)

    86

  4. DOption (d)

    96

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

86

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is: Sum of place value of letters in the word - 3 = Number.

TOGETHER is coded as 95,

20 + 15 + 7 + 5 + 20 + 8 + 5 + 18 = 98 - 3 = 95

FUTURE is coded as 88,

6 + 21 + 20 + 21 + 18 + 5 = 91 - 3 = 88

Similarly, FOREVER 

6 + 15 + 18 + 5 + 22 + 5 + 18 = 89 - 3 = 86.

Hence, the correct answer is "86".

Question 3

A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question figures. From the given option figures, indicate how it will appear when opened?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Why this answer is correct

The paper after unfolded will be:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Question 4

Which of the following letter clusters will replace the blank (_______) in the given series?

QLM, _______, SPQ, TRS, UTU, VVW

  1. AOption (a)

    RMQ

  2. BOption (b)

    ONO

  3. COption (c)

    MNO

  4. DOption (d)

    RNO

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

RNO

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "RNO".

Question 5

In the following question, select the figure which can be placed at the sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

  • Triangle is shifting in anticlockwise direction and getting empty or dark  alternatively.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Question 6

Seven friends P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are sitting in a circle facing the center. R is sitting third to the right of S and is in between U and T. S is not a neighbour to P. Q and T are neighbours. Who is sitting to the immediate left of Q?

  1. AOption (a)

    U

  2. BOption (b)

    P

  3. COption (c)

    S

  4. DOption (d)

    R

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

S

Why this answer is correct

Given: Seven friends P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V.

  1. R is sitting third to the right of S and is in between U and T.

  2. S is not a neighbour to P.

  3. Q and T are neighbours.

Thus, S is sitting to the immediate left of Q.

Hence, the correct answer is "S".

Question 7

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives.

HSQ : FQO :: ZDF : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    SON

  2. BOption (b)

    XBD

  3. COption (c)

    IAK

  4. DOption (d)

    ALE

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

XBD

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

HSQ : FQO

Similarly, ZDF : ?

Hence, the correct answer is "XBD".

Question 8

Select the option that is related to the fifth word in the same way as the fourth word is related to the third word and the second word is related to the first word.

OMAN : RIAL :: INDIA : INDIAN RUPEE :: USA : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    DOLLAR

  2. BOption (b)

    DIRHAM

  3. COption (c)

    EURO

  4. DOption (d)

    POUND

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

DOLLAR

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Currency of the country.

Here,

OMAN : RIAL  → RIAL is the currency of OMAN.

Similarly,

INDIA : INDIAN RUPEE  → INDIAN RUPEE is the currency of INDIA.

Similarly,

USA : DOLLAR  → DOLLAR is the currency of USA.

Hence, the correct answer is  "Option 1".

Question 9

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follows the given statements.

Statements:

I. No G are M.

II. Some A are M.

Conclusions:

I. Some M are A.

II. Some M are G.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusion II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only conclusion I follows

  3. COption (c)

    Both conclusions I and II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither conclusion follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Only conclusion I follows

Why this answer is correct

Statements:

I. No G are M.

II. Some A are M.

The least possible Venn diagram:

Conclusions:

I. Some M are A. - True (Because, Some A are M given so some M are also A)

II. Some M are G. - False (Because, No G are M. So, some M can be G but not definite)

So, Only conclusion I follows.

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

Question 10

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

24, 12, 36, 18, ?, 27

  1. AOption (a)

    42

  2. BOption (b)

    68

  3. COption (c)

    48

  4. DOption (d)

    54

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

54

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "54".

Question 11

From the given option figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded. (rotation is not allowed)

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Why this answer is correct

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.

Question 12

In a certain code language, TUMOR' is coded as 27564, VAPOR is coded as '12345, VOTER is coded as '86215'. What can be the code for 'O' in that code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    4

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

2

Why this answer is correct

According to the given information:

So, the code for "O" = 2/5.

But 5 is not in options. So 2 will be the code.

Hence, the correct answer is "2".

Question 13

By Interchanging the given two numbers which of the following equation will be not correct?

3 and 7

  1. AOption (a)

    7 × 8 - 3 + 2 = 19

  2. BOption (b)

    7 + 3 × 4 - 6 = 25

  3. COption (c)

    7 × 2 + 3 - 4 = 11

  4. DOption (d)

    8 + 7 - 3 = 4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

7 × 2 + 3 - 4 = 11

Why this answer is correct

Given numbers: 3 and 7

1) 7 × 8 - 3 + 2 = 19

After interchange the numbers we get:

= 3 × 8 - 7 + 2 = 19

= 24 - 7 + 2 = 19

= 19 = 19

2)  7 + 3 × 4 - 6 = 25

After interchange the numbers we get:

= 3 + 7 × 4 - 6 = 25

= 3 + 28 - 6 = 25

= 25 = 25

3) 7 × 2 + 3 - 4 = 11

After interchange the numbers we get:

= 3 × 2 + 7 - 4 = 11

= 6 + 7 - 4 = 11

= 13 - 4 = 11

= 9 ≠ 11

So, option 3 will be not correct.

4) 8 + 7 - 3 = 4

After interchange the numbers we get:

= 8 + 3 - 7 = 4

= 11 - 7 = 4

= 4 = 4

Hence, the correct answer is "7 × 2 + 3 - 4 = 11".

Question 14

A is the husband of B. B is the sister of C. C is the mother of D. D is the brother of E. E is the wife of F. F is the father of G. How is D related to F?

  1. AOption (a)

    Father

  2. BOption (b)

    Mother

  3. COption (c)

    Brother

  4. DOption (d)

    Wife's brother

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Wife's brother

Why this answer is correct

Family Chart:

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

So, D is 'Wife's brother' of F.

Hence, the correct answer is "Wife's brother".

Question 15

After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come at Third' position?

  1. Shrink
  2. Shrug
  3. Shriek
  4. Shrimp
  5. Shred
  1. AOption (a)

    Shrink

  2. BOption (b)

    Shrug

  3. COption (c)

    Shrimp

  4. DOption (d)

    Shriek

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Shrimp

Why this answer is correct

The correct Dictionary order is:

  1. Shred
  2. Shriek
  3. Shrimp
  4. Shrink
  5. Shrug

So, the  word 'Shrimp' will come at Third' position.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Question 16

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

AB, DC, EF, HG, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    IJ

  2. BOption (b)

    IM

  3. COption (c)

    IQ

  4. DOption (d)

    IT

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

IJ

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "IJ".

Question 17

Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

  • Dark dot shifts in anticlockwise inside the circle.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Question 18

Three positions of a dice are given below. What will come on the face opposite to the face containing 'B' on it?

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    D

  3. COption (c)

    E

  4. DOption (d)

    F

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

F

Why this answer is correct

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

Now, letter 'B' is given in Dice 2 and Dice 3, 

So, From Dice 2 and Dice 3,

 

From both dices, A and E are common.

So, the remaining 'F' will be the opposite face of 'B'.

Hence, the correct answer is "F".

Question 19

Eight boys A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting in a row facing towards the south (not necessarily in the same order). A and H are at extreme ends of the row. E and F are immediate neighbours of B. C is fourth to the left of B. F is to the immediate left of A. D is not the immediate neighbour of C. Who is sitting on the immediate left of F?

  1. AOption (a)

    C

  2. BOption (b)

    E

  3. COption (c)

    B

  4. DOption (d)

    A

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

B

Why this answer is correct

According to the given information:

Eight boys A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting in a row facing towards the south.

A and H are at extreme ends of the row.

E and F are immediate neighbours of B.

C is fourth to the left of B.

F is to the immediate left of A.

D is not the immediate neighbour of C.

Thus, B is sitting on the immediate left of F.

Hence, the correct answer is "B".

Question 20

If 49 R 15 S 18 T 8 = -80 and 99 R 80 S 17 T 5 = 94, then 85 R 30 S 15 T 4 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    70

  2. BOption (b)

    58

  3. COption (c)

    64

  4. DOption (d)

    55

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

55

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Let R = +; S = -; T = ×

49 R 15 S 18 T 8 = -80

⇒ 49 + 15 - 18 × 8 = -80

⇒ 49 + 15 - 144 = -80

⇒ 64 - 144 = -80

⇒ -80 = -80

= 99 R 80 S 17 T 5 = 94,

⇒ 99 + 80 - 17 × 5 = 94,

⇒ 99 + 80 - 85 = 94,

⇒ 179 - 85 = 94,

⇒ 94 = 94

Then 85 R 30 S 15 T 4 = ?

⇒ 85 + 30 - 15 × 4 = ?

⇒ 85 + 30 - 60 = ?

⇒ ? = 115 - 60 = 55.

Hence, the correct answer is "55".

General Knowledge and General Awareness (20 questions)

Question 21

What is a "maiden over" in cricket? 

  1. AOption (a)

    An over with no runs scored by the batsman

  2. BOption (b)

    An over bowled by a spin bowler

  3. COption (c)

    An over with six deliveries

  4. DOption (d)

    An over where the bowler takes a wicket

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

An over with no runs scored by the batsman

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is An over with no runs scored by the batsman.

Key Points

  • Innings: This refers to the period during which a team or player bats. In Test matches, each team has two innings, while in limited-overs formats, each team has one.
  • Wicket: This term has dual meanings: it can refer to the set of three stumps and two bails at either end of the pitch or to the dismissal of a batsman (e.g., "He took five wickets in the match").
  • LBW (Leg Before Wicket): A crucial method of dismissal where a batsman can be out if the ball hits their leg (or body) before the bat and would have gone on to hit the stumps.
  • Bowled: A type of dismissal where the batsman is out if the ball hits the stumps directly after being bowled, signifying the bowler's successful delivery.
  • Run Out: A situation where a batsman is out if they fail to reach the crease while attempting a run, and the ball hits the stumps before they do.
  • Boundary: A key scoring term; a ball that crosses the boundary without touching the ground scores six runs, while a ball that touches the ground before crossing scores four runs.

Additional Information

  • Football (Soccer)
  • Played between two teams of eleven players, typically in two halves of 45 minutes each.
  • Terminology
  • Offside: A rule violation when an attacking player is positioned closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent when the ball is played to them.
  • Penalty Kick: A free kick taken from the penalty spot awarded for a foul committed in the penalty area.
  • Basketball
  • Played between two teams of five players, aiming to score points by shooting a ball through the opponent's hoop.
  • Terminology
  • Three-pointer: A shot made from beyond the three-point arc, worth three points.
  • Turnover: When the team with possession of the ball loses it to the opposing team.
  • Tennis
  • Played as singles or doubles, with players aiming to win points by hitting a ball over a net into the opponent's court.
  • Terminology
  • Deuce: A score of 40-40, requiring a player to win two consecutive points to win the game.
  • Ace: A serve that is so good the opponent cannot touch it.

Question 22

A ________ government governs within the bounds established by constitutional law and citizen rights. 

  1. AOption (a)

    democratic

  2. BOption (b)

    dictatorship

  3. COption (c)

    autocracy

  4. DOption (d)

    monarchy

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

democratic

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Democratic.

Key Points

  • In a democratic government, power is derived from the consent of the governed.
  • It operates according to the principles set out in a constitution.
  • important factors of democracy includes: rule of law, Protection of Rights, Separation of Powers, Regular Elections and so on.
  • There are two types of democracy:
  • Direct Democracy: Citizens directly participate in decision-making (e.g., referendums).
  • Representative Democracy: Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

Additional Information

  • A dictatorship is a form of government in which absolute power is concentrated in a single leader or a small group.
  • key factors includes: Centralized Power, Lack of Political Freedom, Suppression of Dissent, Control Over Media, Limited Civil Liberties, Use of Force etc.
  • Types of Dictatorships are:
  • Totalitarian Dictatorship: where the government seeks to control all aspects of public and private life (e.g., North Korea)
  • Authoritarian Dictatorship: Power is concentrated in a single leader or ruling party, but some limited social and economic freedoms may exist (e.g., Russia under Vladimir Putin).
  • Military Dictatorship: The military controls the government (e.g., Myanmar).
  • Personalist Dictatorship: The leader maintains power primarily through personal loyalty (e.g., Saddam Hussein's Iraq).
  • An autocracy is a form of government in which one individual holds absolute power and authority over the state, often without constitutional accountability.
  • Key features of Autocracy includes: Centralized Authority, Lack of Political Pluralism, Limited Civil Liberties,  Unaccountability, State Control of Institutions.
  • Types of autocracy includes: 
  • Absolute Monarchy: A hereditary ruler holds complete power (e.g., Saudi Arabia). The monarch has no constitutional limits on their authority.
  • Dictatorship: Similar to autocracy, where a single leader (dictator) maintains control through force or manipulation (e.g., North Korea under Kim Jong-un).
  • Personalist Regime: Power is centered around a single leader who relies on personal loyalty rather than institutional structures (e.g., Zimbabwe under Robert Mugabe).

Question 23

'Bathukammas' is associated with which of the following states?

  1. AOption (a)

    Assam

  2. BOption (b)

    Telangana

  3. COption (c)

    Bihar

  4. DOption (d)

    Punjab

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Telangana

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Telangana.

Key Points

  • Bathukamma" is a floral festival celebrated in Telangana.
  • It is celebrated usually during Navratri, in late September or early October.
  • Bathukamma means "Mother Goddess come alive".
  • It is celebrated with colorful flower decorations, singing, and dancing.
  • The festival is a tribute to Goddess Maha Gauri, a form of Goddess Durga.
  • It is celebrated to emphasizes the importance of nature, femininity, and community.

 Additional Information

  • | State | Some important festivals | | --- | --- | | Assam | Bihu, Durga Puja, Ambubachi Mela, Majuli Festival, Dehing Patkai Festival etc. | | Bihar | Chhath Puja, Durga Puja/Dussehra, Makar Sankranti, Ram Navami, Bihula, Rajgir Mahotsav, Pitrapaksha Mela, Buddha Mahotsav, Sonepur Cattle Fair, Sama-Chakeva, Madhushravani. | | Punjab | Baisakhi,  Lohri, Holla Mohala, Maghi Festival, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Basant Panchmi. | | Telangana | Bonalu, Dasara, Ugadi, Sankranthi, Milad un Nabi and Ramadan. |

Question 24

Right to freedom of speech and expression is given under:

  1. AOption (a)

    Article 19

  2. BOption (b)

    Article 20

  3. COption (c)

    Article 30

  4. DOption (d)

    Article 32

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Article 19

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Article 19.

Key Points

  • The Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.
  • Article 19 is not completely absolute. It also impose some reasonable restrictions.
  • The right includes:
  • Right to Propagate One's Views.
  • Right to Information.
  • Freedom of the Press.
  • Right to Criticize Government.
  • Commercial Speech.
  • Article 19(2) allows the state to impose reasonable restrictions on certain grounds. Such as:
  • Sovereignty and Integrity of India.
  • Security of the State.
  • Friendly Relations with Foreign States.
  • Public Order.
  • Decency or Morality.
  • Contempt of Court.

Additional Information

  • Article 20 of the Indian Constitution provides protection in respect of conviction for offenses.
  • Article 20(1) protects individuals from being punished under laws that are created and enforced after the alleged act has been committed.
  • Article 20(2) states that No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offense more than once.
  • Article 20(3) states that No person shall be compelled to be a witness against themselves.
  • This provides the right to remain silent, ensuring that an accused person cannot be forced to confess guilt through coercion or compulsion.
  • Article 30 of the Indian Constitution provides specific rights to religious and linguistic minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
  • Article 30(1) states that All minorities, whether based on religion or language, have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
  • Article 32 of the Indian Constitution is a cornerstone of the country’s democratic framework, providing the right to constitutional remedies.
  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar referred to Article 32 as the heart and soul of the Indian Constitution because it ensures the protection and enforcement of fundamental rights.
  • Article 32(1) states that Every individual has the right to directly approach the Supreme Court to seek remedies if they believe their fundamental rights have been violated.
  • Article 32(2) states that The Supreme Court shall have power to issue directions or orders or writs. These writs include:
  • ​Mandamus: A writ directed at any public authority to perform a duty they are legally obligated to complete.
  • Habeas Corpus: used to bring a person who has been detained unlawfully before the court to determine if their detention is legal.
  • Prohibition: A writ directed to a lower court or tribunal to cease proceedings that exceed their jurisdiction.
  • Certiorari: A writ issued to quash an order or decision of a lower court or tribunal due to lack of jurisdiction, error of law, or breach of natural justice.
  • Quo Warranto: A writ questioning the authority of a person to hold a public office.
  • Article 32(3) states that Parliament has the authority to empower other courts to issue directions or orders or writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights within their local jurisdictions.
  • Article 32(4) states that The right guaranteed by this article shall not be suspended except as otherwise provided for by this Constitution.

Question 25

In __________, the Planning Commission was set up with the Prime Minister as its Chairperson.

  1. AOption (a)

    1970

  2. BOption (b)

    1950

  3. COption (c)

    1890

  4. DOption (d)

    1850

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1950

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 1950.

Key Points

  • The Planning Commission was set up on March 15, 1950.
  • It is headed by Prime Minister of India.
  • Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Chairperson of the Planning Commission.
  • It was a non-constitutional body formed for assessing the country’s resources and developing plans for their effective and balanced utilization.
  • Some key tasks includes: Formulation of Five-Year Plans, Resource Allocation, Continuous Evaluation, Policy Advisory.

Additional Information

  • The Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog on January 1, 2015.
  • The council includes: 
  • Governing Council: Includes the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers of all states, and administrators of Union Territories.
  • Vice-Chairperson and Members: Appointed by the Prime Minister.
  • Full-Time Members: Often experts in various fields.
  • Special Invitees: Subject matter experts and eminent professionals as required for specific issues.
  • It is formed to provide: 
  • Fostering Cooperative Federalism: Strengthening states by participation in planning and development.
  • Dynamic Role: acting as a think tank and policy advisor.
  • Bottom-Up Approach: focus on collaboration at the grassroots level and local governance.
  • Performance Monitoring: Detailed monitoring and evaluation of implemented policies.
  • NITI Aayog is more functional tha Planning Commission because:
  • Promotes a bottom-up approach, emphasizing cooperative federalism.
  • Acts as a dynamic think tank that can respond quickly to changing circumstances.
  • uses real-time data and analytics to assess progress and recommends corrective measures, ensuring accountability and efficiency.
  • Encourages innovation and entrepreneurship through initiatives like the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM).
  • Comprised of experts in various fields, facilitating more informed policy recommendations.
  • Utilizes modern technology and big data analytics for policy development and monitoring.

Question 26

Which of the following device is used to measure the distance travelled by the vehicle?

  1. AOption (a)

    Tachometer

  2. BOption (b)

    Fuel gauge

  3. COption (c)

    Speedometer

  4. DOption (d)

    Odometer

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Odometer

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Odometer.

Key Points

  • The device used to measure the distance traveled by a vehicle is called an odometer.
  • Odometers can be mechanical, electronic, or a combination of both, and they provide a reading of the total distance traveled by a vehicle.
  • Mechanical Odometers: These use a series of gears and cogs to turn the reading on a dial as the vehicle moves.
  • Digital Odometers: These are electronic and display the reading on a screen. They are often found in modern vehicles.

Additional Information

DevicePurposeUnit of MeasurementLocation in VehicleFunctionCommon Types
TachometerMeasures the rotation speed of the engine (RPM).Revolutions per minute (RPM)Dashboard, near speedometerHelps drivers monitor engine speed, prevent over-revving, and optimize gear shifting.Analog or Digital
Fuel GaugeIndicates the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.Fractional values (E to F)DashboardShows whether the fuel tank is empty or full, alerting when refueling is needed.Analog (with needle) or Digital
SpeedometerDisplays the vehicle’s speed in real-time.Kilometers per hour (KPH) or Miles per hour (MPH)Dashboard, center displayTracks how fast the vehicle is moving, crucial for maintaining legal speed limits.Mechanical (cable-driven) or Electronic (sensor-based)

Question 27

Failure of Third Plan that of the devaluation of rupee (to boost exports) along with inflationary recession led to postponement of Fourth FYP and therefore _________ Annual Plans were introduced instead.

  1. AOption (a)

    two

  2. BOption (b)

    three

  3. COption (c)

    one

  4. DOption (d)

    four

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

three

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is three.

Key Points

  • After the failure of the Third Plan, the Fourth Five-Year Plan was postponed, and instead, three  Rolling Annual Plans were introduced.
  • These were introduced from 1966 to 1969 to address the economic challenges during that period.
  • Rolling Plans often emphasize immediate or short-term objectives while keeping long-term goals in view.
  • They are still aligned with the nation's overall long-term development objectives, facilitating a smoother transition to subsequent Five-Year Plans.

Additional Information

Five-Year PlanPeriodObjectives
1st Five-Year Plan1951-1956Focus on agricultural development and food security
2nd Five-Year Plan1956-1961Promote industrialization and self-reliance
3rd Five-Year Plan1961-1966Achieve self-sufficiency in food production
4th Five-Year Plan1969-1974Focus on economic stability and self-reliance
5th Five-Year Plan1974-1979Prioritize self-reliant growth and economic stability
6th Five-Year Plan1980-1985Achieve higher economic growth with social equity
7th Five-Year Plan1985-1990Focus on economic reform and modernization
8th Five-Year Plan1992-1997Promote sustainable and inclusive growth
9th Five-Year Plan1997-2002Focus on poverty reduction and economic empowerment
10th Five-Year Plan2002-2007Achieve 8% GDP growth and improve social welfare
11th Five-Year Plan2007-2012Focus on faster and more inclusive growth
12th Five-Year Plan2012-2017Enhance economic growth and sustainability

Question 28

As per 2011 Census Hindus form 79.80% with a population of __________.

  1. AOption (a)

    over 110 crores

  2. BOption (b)

    over 100 crores 

  3. COption (c)

    less than 80 crores

  4. DOption (d)

    over 90 crores

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

over 90 crores

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is over 90 crores.

Key Points

  • As per the 2011 Census of India, the population of India was approximately 1.21 billion (1,210 million) out of which 79.80% form Hindus.
  • Regional Distribution of Hindu population: They is widespread across India, with significant concentrations in states like:
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Maharashtra
  • Bihar
  • West Bengal
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Rajasthan
  • Cultural Diversity: Hinduism encompasses a wide range of beliefs, practices, and sects, including:
  • Shaivism
  • Shaktism
  • Vaishnavism
  • Smarta tradition
  • Festivals and Practices: Hinduism is known for its rich tapestry of festivals such as:
  • Diwali (Festival of Lights)
  • Holi (Festival of Colors)
  • Navratri (Worship of Goddess Durga)
  • Raksha Bandhan (Celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters)

Additional Information

ReligionPopulation (in millions)Percentage of Total Population
Hinduism966.3 million79.80%
Islam172.2 million14.23%
Christianity27.8 million2.30%
Sikhism20.8 million1.72%
Buddhism8.4 million0.70%
Jainism4.5 million0.37%
Other Religions and Persuasions (ORP)7.9 million0.66%
Religion not stated2.9 million0.24%

Important Points

  • Hinduism is the majority religion, making up 79.80% of the population.
  • Islam is the second-largest religion, with 14.23% of the population.
  • Christianity is the third-largest religion, constituting 2.30% of the population.
  • Sikhism is the fourth-largest religion, making up 1.72% of the population.
  • Other religions like Buddhism, Jainism, and other smaller groups make up less than 1% each.

Question 29

Who has written the book 'The philosophy of the bomb?' 

  1. AOption (a)

    Bhagwati Charan Vohra

  2. BOption (b)

    Bhagat Singh

  3. COption (c)

    Surya Sen

  4. DOption (d)

    Alpana Dutt

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Bhagwati Charan Vohra

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Bhagwati Charan Vohra.

Key Points

  • Bhagwati Charan Vohra, a prominent member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), wrote "The Philosophy of the Bomb" in 1929.
  • It was written to defend the revolutionary methods adopted by Bhagat Singh and others, especially after the public debates following the bombing of the Central Legislative Assembly by Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt.
  • It outlined the rationale behind revolutionary violence as a means to attain freedom, arguing that peaceful methods had failed to make a significant impact.
  • It aimed to inspire the youth and justify the actions taken by HSRA in their fight against British rule.

Additional Information

NameKey RoleAssociated MovementNotable Actions/ContributionsExecution/Death
Bhagat SinghRevolutionary freedom fighterHindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA)- Participated in the assassination of John Saunders (1928).Executed on March 23, 1931
- Bombed the Central Legislative Assembly (1929).
- Inspired youth with his ideology of revolution and socialism.
Surya SenLeader of the Chittagong Armoury RaidIndian Republican Army, Chittagong Group- Led the Chittagong Armoury Raid in 1930, aimed at overthrowing British rule.Hanged on January 12, 1934
- Organized guerrilla warfare against British forces in Chittagong.
Alpana DuttRevolutionary, associated with the ChittagongChittagong Uprising- Active participant in the revolutionary movement, particularly the ChittagongDied in 1997
Uprising led by Surya Sen.
- Imprisoned and later continued to support revolutionary causes.

Question 30

Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana was launched by the state of ___________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Gujarat

  2. BOption (b)

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. COption (c)

    Jharkhand

  4. DOption (d)

    Maharashtra

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Maharashtra

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Maharashtra.

Key Points

  • The Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana is a scheme launched by the Maharashtra government.
  • The scheme is aimed at small and marginal farmers who own cultivable land in Maharashtra.
  • The Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana was launched by the Government of Maharashtra under the leadership of Devendra Fadnavis.
  • Under the scheme, farmers receive direct financial assistance through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism.

Additional Information 

Government SchemesState
Karnataka Anna Bhagya SchemeKarnataka
Namo Shetkari Mahasanman YojanaMaharashtra
Rythu Bandhu SchemeTelangana
Delhi Doorstep Delivery of Public ServicesDelhi

Question 31

According to the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), the unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 years and above in urban areas decreased to ________ during January-March 2023 from 8.2 percent a year ago. 

  1. AOption (a)

    5.1%

  2. BOption (b)

    6.8%

  3. COption (c)

    9.2%

  4. DOption (d)

    2.4%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

6.8%

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 6.8%.

Key Points

  • The unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above in urban areas fell to 6.8%.
  • The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), of the population aged 15 years and above, increased to 48.5% in January-March 2023.
  • The Worker Population Ratio (WPR), defined as the percentage of employed individuals in the population aged 15 years and above, rose to 45.2%.
  • The data was collected as part of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), which is conducted by the NSSO.

Additional Information

  • The unemployment rate among males in urban areas decreased to 6.0% in January-March 2023 from 7.7% a year ago.
  • The unemployment rate among females in urban areas dropped to 9.2% during the same period, down from 10.1% in January-March 2022.
  • The Work Participation Rate (WPR) is defined as the percentage of workers in the total population.in 2011 was 39.8%.
  • Main Workers constituted 30.4% of the population.
  • Marginal Workers constituted 9.4% of the population.
  • In rural areas, the WPR was 41.8%, with a higher proportion of workers involved in agriculture and related activities.
  • In urban areas, the WPR was 35.3%, with more people involved in non-agricultural sectors like services, trade, and manufacturing.
  • Non-workers (those not engaged in any economically productive activity) accounted for approximately 60.2% of the population.

Question 32

In November 2023, which Indian skydiver jumped from a helicopter from a height of 21,500 feet in front of the world's highest peak Mount Everest?

  1. AOption (a)

    Anamika Sharma

  2. BOption (b)

    Shital Mahajan

  3. COption (c)

    Lance Naik Manju

  4. DOption (d)

    Shweta Parmar

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Shital Mahajan

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Shital Mahajan.

Key Points

  • In November 2023, Shital Mahajan, an Indian skydiver, made a remarkable jump from a helicopter at an altitude of 21,500 feet in front of Mount Everest.
  • Shital Mahajan was born on September 19, 1982, in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
  • In 2004, at the age of 23, Shital Mahajan became the first woman to perform a skydiving jump over both the North Pole and South Pole.
  • Shital Mahajan was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 2011.

Additional Information

  • She received the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, which is India's highest honor for adventure sports.
  • Apart from Guinness World Records, her achievements are also recognized by the Limca Book of Records, which has featured her for her skydiving feats.
  • Mount Everest's official height is 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level. This was confirmed by a 2020 survey conducted by China and Nepal.
  • Everest is part of the Himalayan mountain range, located on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
  • The first successful ascent of Mount Everest was made on May 29, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal.
  • The youngest person to summit Everest is Jordan Romero, who was 13 years old when he reached the top in 2010.
  • Everest is still growing at a rate of about 4 millimeters per year due to tectonic activity between the Indian and Eurasian plates.

Question 33

Which country did Indian football team defeat to win the Intercontinental Cup 2023?

  1. AOption (a)

    Lebanon

  2. BOption (b)

    Vanuatu

  3. COption (c)

    Maldives

  4. DOption (d)

    Mangolia

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Lebanon

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Lebanon.

Key Points

  • The Indian football team defeated Lebanon to win the Intercontinental Cup 2023.
  • The final was held on June 18, 2023, in Bhubaneswar.
  • India won the match 2-0, with goals from Sunil Chhetri and Lallianzuala Chhangte.
  • This victory marked India's second Intercontinental Cup title, having previously won the tournament in 2018.

Additional Information

  • Modern football originated in England in the 19th century, though ancient forms of the game can be traced back to China, Greece, and Rome.
  • Sheffield FC, founded in 1857, is the world’s oldest football club.
  • The first professional football club was Notts County, established in 1862.
  • The first official international football match was played between Scotland and England on November 30, 1872, in Glasgow.
  • FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) was founded in 1904 in Paris.
  • The English Football League (EFL) was founded in 1888, making it the world's first professional football league.
  • Real Madrid is the most successful club in the UEFA Champions League, having won the title 14 times.
  • A football field must be between 90 to 120 meters (100 to 130 yards) long and 45 to 90 meters (50 to 100 yards) wide, with a goal area of 7.32 meters (24 feet) wide and 2.44 meters (8 feet) tall.
  • A football match consists of 90 minutes, split into two 45-minute halves, with a 15-minute halftime break.

Question 34

The term "CRR" in the context of Indian banking stands for: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Credit Rating Regulation

  2. BOption (b)

    Cash Reserve Ratio

  3. COption (c)

    Capital Recovery Rate

  4. DOption (d)

    Consumer Rights and Responsibilities

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Cash Reserve Ratio

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Cash Reserve Ratio. 

Key Points

  • The Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is the amount of money banks have to keep with the Reserve Bank of India as liquid cash.
  • It's a way for the RBI to ensure banks have enough cash in hand.
  • CRR is used by the RBI to control liquidity in the banking system.
  • By adjusting the CRR, the RBI can influence the amount of money available for lending, thereby controlling inflation and stabilizing the economy.
  • Current Rate: As of now, the CRR is set at 4.50%

Additional Information

  • Credit Rating Regulation refers to the rules and standards that credit rating agencies must follow to make sure their ratings of financial products, companies, or governments are clear, accurate, and reliable. These regulations help maintain trust in the financial markets by ensuring that credit ratings are based on solid analysis and transparent processes.
  • The Capital Recovery Rate is a financial measure that shows how quickly an investment recovers its initial cost. It helps investors understand how long it will take for them to get back the money they put into an investment.
  • Consumer Rights and Responsibilities refer to the rights consumers have to fair treatment, safety, and information in the marketplace, and the responsibilities they must follow, such as being informed and making ethical choices.

Question 35

Who unveiled the statue of the late Nathuram Mirdha in Nagaur, Rajasthan?

  1. AOption (a)

    Prime Minister

  2. BOption (b)

    President

  3. COption (c)

    Governor of Rajasthan

  4. DOption (d)

    Vice President

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Vice President

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Vice President.

Additional Information

  • On May 14, 2023, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar unveiled the statue of the late Nathuram Mirdha in Nagaur, Rajasthan.
  • Nathuram Mirdha was a distinguished freedom fighter and a prominent leader of the farming community.
  • His legacy includes serving as a Union Minister and being elected six times to the Lok Sabha.
  • The ceremony highlighted Mirdha’s significant contributions to social work and his enduring vision for the farming community, celebrating his lifelong dedication to improving the lives of farmers and advocating for their rights.

Additional Information

  • Jagdeep Dhankhar (since August 11, 2022), affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
  • The Vice President is the ex officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), the upper house of India’s Parliament.

Important Points

  • Rajasthan is the largest state in India, covering an area of 342,239 square kilometers.
  • It shares borders with Pakistan to the west and the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.
  • The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, covers a significant portion of Rajasthan.
  • Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, also known as the Pink City.

Question 36

In _________, the All India Kabaddi Federation came into existence and compiled standard rules.

  1. AOption (a)

    1951

  2. BOption (b)

    1950

  3. COption (c)

    1952

  4. DOption (d)

    1953

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1950

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 1950.

Key Points

  • The All-India Kabaddi Federation was established in 1950.
  • It aimed to promote and organize Kabaddi at a national level.
  • The federation started organizing national-level competitions, including the Senior National Championship from 1952.
  • The federation compiled and standardized the rules of Kabaddi.

Important Points

  • Kabaddi is a contact team sport that originated in ancient India.
  • There are seven players in a team.

 

TermDescription
RaiderThe player who enters the opponent’s half to tag defenders and score points.
CantThe continuous chant of “kabaddi” by the raider during the raid.
Super TackleA tackle executed by three or fewer defenders, earning the defending team an extra point.
Do or Die RaidA raid where the raider must score a point; failing to do so results in the raider being out.
All OutWhen all players of a team are out, the opposing team earns additional points and all players are revived.
Bonus LineA line that, when crossed by the raider with at least one foot in the air, awards an extra point.
PursuitA move where a defender chases and attempts to tag the raider immediately after the raider has completed their raid.

Question 37

Who was founder of the Agra Gharana? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Hassu Khan

  2. BOption (b)

    Nathan Peerbaksh

  3. COption (c)

    Khuda Baksh

  4. DOption (d)

    Haddu Khan

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Khuda Baksh

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Khuda Baksh.

Key Points

  • Khuda Baksh was a prominent musician and the founder of the Agra Gharana.
  • The Agra Gharana is one of the main vocal styles or 'gharanas' of Hindustani classical music.
  • Khuda Baksh's style emphasized the use of powerful and robust vocal techniques.
  • The Agra Gharana evolved from the 'Dhrupad' tradition and later incorporated elements of 'Khayal' singing.

Additional Information

  • Agra Gharana
  • The Agra Gharana is known for its emphasis on rhythm and the use of a wide range of vocal techniques and improvisations.
  • This gharana has produced many illustrious musicians who have made significant contributions to Indian classical music.
  • The singing style of this gharana is characterized by the use of 'nom-tom' alaaps, which are a form of vocal improvisation.
  • The Agra Gharana has a rich repertoire of compositions, including 'bandishes' (fixed compositions) in different ragas.
  • Dhrupad
  • Dhrupad is one of the oldest forms of Hindustani classical music and is known for its spiritual and solemn nature.
  • It places a strong emphasis on maintaining the purity of the raga and the use of precise and intricate rhythmic patterns.
  • The compositions in Dhrupad are usually devotional or heroic in nature.
  • Dhrupad is traditionally accompanied by the 'pakhawaj', a barrel-shaped drum.
  • Khayal
  • Khayal is a more modern form of Hindustani classical music compared to Dhrupad and is known for its expressiveness and flexibility.
  • It allows for a greater degree of improvisation and emotional expression.
  • Khayal compositions are typically shorter than Dhrupad compositions and are often based on romantic or devotional themes.
  • Khayal singing is usually accompanied by the 'tabla' and 'harmonium' or 'sarangi'.

Question 38

Pasumarthy Ramalinga Sastry is associated with which of the following dance style?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sattriya

  2. BOption (b)

    Bharatnatyam

  3. COption (c)

    Kuchipudi

  4. DOption (d)

    Kathak

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Kuchipudi

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Kuchipudi.

Key Points

  • Pasumarthy Ramalinga Sastry is a renowned figure associated with the Kuchipudi dance style.
  • He comes from a long line of traditional Kuchipudi gurus and has been instrumental in preserving and promoting this classical dance form.
  • Kuchipudi is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, known for its graceful movements, dramatic expressions, and unique style of storytelling through dance.
  • Pasumarthy Ramalinga Sastry has contributed to the evolution of Kuchipudi by blending traditional and contemporary elements.
  • His family has been deeply rooted in the development of Kuchipudi as a prominent classical dance form in India.

Additional Information

  • Sattriya:
  • Sattriya is a classical dance form from Assam.
  • It was traditionally performed by monks in monasteries (Sattras) as part of their devotion to Lord Vishnu.
  • It is not related to Pasumarthy Ramalinga Sastry.
  • Bharatnatyam:
  • Bharatnatyam is a classical dance form from Tamil Nadu.
  • It emphasizes fixed upper torso, intricate footwork, and expressive hand gestures.
  • While it is one of the most famous dance forms in India, it is not linked to Pasumarthy Ramalinga Sastry.
  • Kathak:
  • Kathak is a classical dance style from North India, associated with storytelling through rhythmic foot movements and spins.
  • It originated from the traveling bards of ancient northern India.
  • Pasumarthy Ramalinga Sastry is not associated with this dance form.

Question 39

Jawara dance is a popular folk dance of _________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. BOption (b)

    Kerala

  3. COption (c)

    Himachal Pradesh

  4. DOption (d)

    Gujarat

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Madhya Pradesh

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.

Key Points

  • Jawara dance is a popular folk dance of Madhya Pradesh.
  • It is mainly performed in the Bundelkhand region of the state.
  • The dance celebrates a good harvest, symbolizing joy and prosperity among the farming communities.
  • Participants perform this dance with baskets full of crops, primarily jawara (barley), on their heads.
  • The lively music and rhythmic movements express the happiness of the farmers after a successful harvest.

 Additional Information

  • Kerala:
  • Kerala is known for classical dance forms like Kathakali and Mohiniyattam rather than folk dances like Jawara.
  • The state's folk culture includes Kummattikali and Thiruvathira, but they are distinct from Jawara.
  • Himachal Pradesh:
  • Himachal Pradesh has folk dances like Nati and Kullu Nati, performed during festivals and cultural events.
  • Jawara is not associated with this region.
  • Gujarat:
  • Gujarat is famous for its folk dances like Garba and Dandiya, which are performed during Navratri and other celebrations.
  • Jawara dance is not part of Gujarat's folk traditions.

Question 40

The languages spoken in Jharkhand and parts of central India mainly belong to which of the following language family?

  1. AOption (a)

    Indo-European family

  2. BOption (b)

    Austro-Asiatic family

  3. COption (c)

    Tibeto-Burman family

  4. DOption (d)

    Dravidian family

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Austro-Asiatic family

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Austro-Asiatic family.

Key Points

  • The languages spoken in Jharkhand and parts of central India, especially among tribal communities, mainly belong to the Austro-Asiatic language family.
  • Munda languages, such as Santali, Mundari, and Ho, are part of this family and are widely spoken in these regions.
  • These languages have ancient roots and are primarily spoken by indigenous and tribal populations.
  • The Austro-Asiatic family is one of the earliest language families in India, distinct from the other dominant language families.
  • Jharkhand is known for its linguistic diversity, but the Austro-Asiatic languages form a significant part of the state's cultural heritage.

 Additional Information

  • Indo-European family:
  • This family includes major languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Marathi, but it is not predominant among the tribal communities of Jharkhand.
  • It is the largest language family in India, but Austro-Asiatic languages are more common in central India's tribal regions.
  • Tibeto-Burman family:
  • This family is found in northeastern India, primarily in states like Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur.
  • It does not have significant representation in Jharkhand or central India.
  • Dravidian family:
  • Dravidian languages, such as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, are predominantly spoken in southern India.
  • While some Dravidian-speaking communities exist in central India, the Austro-Asiatic family is more relevant to Jharkhand.

Elementary Mathematics (20 questions)

Question 41

Student Raju got 30 marks more than the student Raman and the marks of Raju were equal to the 60 percent of the sum of their marks. What are the marks obtained by Raju and Raman respectively?

  1. AOption (a)

    60, 30

  2. BOption (b)

    100, 70

  3. COption (c)

    50, 20

  4. DOption (d)

    90, 60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

90, 60

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Raju's marks = R

Raman's marks = M

Raju got 30 marks more than Raman: R = M + 30

Raju's marks were 60% of the sum of their marks: R = 0.60 × (R + M)

Formula Used:

R = M + 30

R = 0.60 × (R + M)

Calculation:

From the first equation:

R = M + 30

Substitute R in the second equation:

⇒ M + 30 = 0.60 × (M + 30 + M)

Simplify:

⇒ M + 30 = 0.60 × (2M + 30)

⇒ M + 30 = 1.2M + 18

⇒ 30 - 18 = 1.2M - M

⇒ 12 = 0.2M

⇒ M = 12 / 0.2

⇒ M = 60

Now, R = M + 30:

⇒ R = 60 + 30

⇒ R = 90

The marks obtained by Raju and Raman are 90 and 60 respectively.

Question 42

If 35% of the marked price is equal to 45% of the cost price. Find the profit percentage if no discount is given.

  1. AOption (a)

    28.57%

  2. BOption (b)

    22.5%

  3. COption (c)

    33.5%

  4. DOption (d)

    27.56%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

28.57%

Why this answer is correct

Given:

35% of the marked price (MP) = 45% of the cost price (CP)

Formula Used:

Profit Percentage = [(Marked Price - Cost Price) / Cost Price] × 100

Calculation:

Let the marked price be MP and the cost price be CP.

35% of MP = 45% of CP

⇒ 0.35 × MP = 0.45 × CP

⇒ MP / CP = 0.45 / 0.35

⇒ MP / CP = 9 / 7

⇒ MP = (9/7) × CP

Profit = MP - CP = (9/7) × CP - CP

Profit = (9CP - 7CP) / 7

Profit = 2CP / 7

Profit Percentage = (Profit / CP) × 100

Profit Percentage = (2CP / 7CP) × 100

Profit Percentage = 200 / 7

Profit Percentage = 28.57%

The profit percentage is 28.57%, which corresponds to option 1.

Question 43

What is that rate of simple interest at which a sum of money becomes three times of itself in 36 years? 

  1. AOption (a)

    6.28 percent

  2. BOption (b)

    5.20 percent

  3. COption (c)

    5.80 percent

  4. DOption (d)

    5.55 percent

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

5.55 percent

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Principal (P) = Sum of money

Amount (A) = 3 × Principal (P) = 3P

Time (T) = 36 years

Formula Used:

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

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

Calculation:

Since Amount (A) = 3P, we can write:

3P = P + SI

Therefore, SI = 3P - P = 2P

We know that:

SI = P × R × T / 100

Substituting the values we get:

2P = P × R × 36 / 100

Dividing both sides by P:

2 = R × 36 / 100

⇒ R = 2 × 100 / 36

⇒ R = 200 / 36

⇒ R ≈ 5.55%

The rate of simple interest is 5.55 percent.

Question 44

What is the total surface area of a cone whose radius is 15 cm and height is 8 cm?

  1. AOption (a)

    1413.27 cm2

  2. BOption (b)

    1508.57 cm2

  3. COption (c)

    1396.71 cm2

  4. DOption (d)

    1624.37 cm2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1508.57 cm2

Why this answer is correct

Shortcut Trick

Identify the Pythagorean triplet: For base 15 and height 8, the slant height l = 17 (since 82 + 152 = 172).

Total Surface Area (TSA) = πr(r + l)

⇒ TSA = π × 15 × (15 + 17) = 15 × 32 × π = 480π

⇒ 480 × (22/7) ≈ 1508.57 cm2.

∴ The correct answer is 1508.57 cm2.

Alternate Method

Given: Radius (r) = 15 cm and Height (h) = 8 cm.

Formula used: Total Surface Area = πr2 + πrl, where l = √(r2 + h2).

⇒ Slant height (l) = √(152 + 82)

⇒ l = √(225 + 64) = √289

⇒ l = 17 cm

⇒ Total Surface Area = π × r × (r + l)

⇒ TSA = (22/7) × 15 × (15 + 17)

⇒ TSA = (22/7) × 15 × 32

⇒ TSA = 10560 / 7

⇒ TSA ≈ 1508.57 cm2

∴ The correct answer is 1508.57 cm2.

Additional Information

Curved Surface Area of a Cone

The area of the curved part only is given by CSA = πrl.

Volume of a Cone

The capacity of a cone is calculated as V = (1/3)πr2h.

Relation between Dimensions

The slant height, radius, and vertical height always satisfy the Pythagoras theorem: l2 = r2 + h2.

Question 45

Evaluate: 14 ÷ (2 × 2) + 5

  1. AOption (a)

    8.5

  2. BOption (b)

    5.8

  3. COption (c)

    6.3

  4. DOption (d)

    7.4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

8.5

Why this answer is correct

Given:

14 ÷ (2 × 2) + 5

Formula Used:

Perform operations inside parentheses first, then division, and finally addition.

Calculation:

Start with the expression inside the parentheses:

2 × 2 = 4

Now substitute back into the original expression:

14 ÷ 4 + 5

Next, perform the division:

14 ÷ 4 = 3.5

Finally, add the result to 5:

⇒ 3.5 + 5 = 8.5

The correct answer is 8.5 (option 1).

Question 46

If selling price and cost price of a shirt is Rs. 1430 and Rs. 1000 respectively, then what is the profit percentage?

  1. AOption (a)

    44 percent

  2. BOption (b)

    43 percent

  3. COption (c)

    40 percent

  4. DOption (d)

    37 percent

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

43 percent

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Selling price (SP) = Rs. 1430

Cost price (CP) = Rs. 1000

Formula Used:

Profit Percentage = (SP−CP)CP×100\frac{(SP - CP)}{CP} \times 100

Calculation:

Profit = SP - CP

⇒ Profit = 1430 - 1000

⇒ Profit = 430

Profit Percentage = 4301000×100\frac{430}{1000} \times 100

⇒ Profit Percentage = 43%

The profit percentage is 43%.

Question 47

Least Common Multiple of 6 and 29 is X. Highest Common Factor of 6 and 29 is Y. Then what is the value of (X + 4Y)?

  1. AOption (a)

    180

  2. BOption (b)

    190

  3. COption (c)

    178

  4. DOption (d)

    244

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

178

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Number 1: 6

Number 2: 29

Formula Used:

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of a and b = (a × b) / Highest Common Factor (HCF) of a and b

Highest Common Factor (HCF) of 6 and 29 = 1 (since 6 and 29 are co-prime numbers)

Calculation:

LCM(6, 29) = (6 × 29) / HCF(6, 29)

LCM(6, 29) = (6 × 29) / 1

LCM(6, 29) = 174

HCF(6, 29) = 1

X = LCM(6, 29) = 174

Y = HCF(6, 29) = 1

X + 4Y = 174 + 4 × 1

X + 4Y = 174 + 4

X + 4Y = 178

The value of (X + 4Y) is 178.

Question 48

The product of two numbers is 3375, and their HCF is 15. Find their LCM.

  1. AOption (a)

    220

  2. BOption (b)

    250

  3. COption (c)

    225

  4. DOption (d)

    215

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

225

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Product of two numbers = 3375

HCF of the two numbers = 15

Formula Used:

Product of two numbers = HCF × LCM

Calculation:

Let the two numbers be a and b.

Given: a × b = 3375

HCF(a, b) = 15

We know that:

a × b = HCF(a, b) × LCM(a, b)

⇒ 3375 = 15 × LCM(a, b)

⇒ LCM(a, b) = 3375 / 15

⇒ LCM(a, b) = 225

The LCM of the two numbers is 225.

Question 49

If A ∶ B = 7 ∶ 4, then what is the value of (A + B) ∶ (A - B)? 

  1. AOption (a)

    11 ∶ 3

  2. BOption (b)

    11 ∶ 5

  3. COption (c)

    11 ∶ 4

  4. DOption (d)

    11 ∶ 6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

11 ∶ 3

Why this answer is correct

Given:

A ∶ B = 7 ∶ 4

Formula Used:

Ratio (A + B) ∶ (A - B) = (7x + 4x) ∶ (7x - 4x)

Calculation:

Let A = 7x and B = 4x

A + B = 7x + 4x

A - B = 7x - 4x

⇒ A + B = 11x

⇒ A - B = 3x

Therefore, (A + B) ∶ (A - B) = 11x ∶ 3x

⇒ 11 ∶ 3

The value of (A + B) ∶ (A - B) is 11 ∶ 3.

Question 50

If 60 tables are bought for Rs. 14800, then how many tables must be sold for Rs. 14800 to earn a profit of 20 percent?

  1. AOption (a)

    54

  2. BOption (b)

    40

  3. COption (c)

    50

  4. DOption (d)

    48

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

50

Why this answer is correct

Shortcut Trick

Profit = 20% → CP : SP ratio = 100 : 120 = 5 : 6

When Total Amount is constant, Quantity is inversely proportional to Price.

Quantity Ratio (Buy : Sell) = 6 : 5

Given: 6 units = 60 tables

⇒ 1 unit = 10 tables

Required tables to sell (5 units) = 5 × 10 = 50

∴ The correct option is C.

Alternate Method

Given:

Total CP of 60 tables = Rs. 14800

Required Profit% = 20%

Total SP to be received = Rs. 14800

Formula Used:

Selling Price (SP) per table = CP per table × (100 + Profit%) ÷ 100

Number of tables = Total SP ÷ SP per table

BUYING STAGE 60 Tables = 14800

+20% Profit

SELLING STAGE n Tables = 14800

Exp. = Rs. 14800 Rev. = Rs. 14800

Calculations:

⇒ Cost Price (CP) of 1 table = 14800 ÷ 60

⇒ Desired Selling Price (SP) per table to get 20% profit:

⇒ SP = (14800 ÷ 60) × (120 ÷ 100)

⇒ SP = (14800 ÷ 60) × 1.2

⇒ SP = 14800 ÷ (60 ÷ 1.2)

⇒ SP = 14800 ÷ 50

⇒ Since total SP received must be Rs. 14800:

⇒ Number of tables sold × (14800 ÷ 50) = 14800

⇒ Number of tables sold = 14800 × 50 ÷ 14800

⇒ Number of tables sold = 50

∴ The correct option is C.

Additional Information

Constant Expenditure Rule

When the total amount spent (CP) and total amount earned (SP) are the same, the ratio of quantities is the inverse of the ratio of prices: Quantity1 × Price1 = Quantity2 × Price2.

Profit and Loss Formulas

Profit % = (Profit ÷ CP) × 100 | Loss % = (Loss ÷ CP) × 100. Always calculate profit or loss percentage on the Cost Price unless stated otherwise.

Marked Price and Discount

Selling Price = Marked Price − Discount. Discount percentage is always calculated on the Marked Price (MP).

Question 51

One third part of a certain journey is covered at the speed of 22 km/hr, one fourth part at the speed of 33 km/hr and the rest part at the speed of 55 km/hr. What will be the average speed for the whole journey?

  1. AOption (a)

    36 km/hr

  2. BOption (b)

    33 km/hr

  3. COption (c)

    27 km/hr

  4. DOption (d)

    39 km/hr

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

33 km/hr

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Speed for one third of the journey = 22 km/hr.

Speed for one fourth of the journey = 33 km/hr.

Speed for the rest of the journey = 55 km/hr.

Formula Used:

Average speed = Total distance traveled / Total time taken

Calculation:

Let the total distance of the journey be d km.

Distance covered in first part = d/3

Distance covered in second part = d/4

Distance covered in the rest part = d - (d/3 + d/4)

Distance covered in the rest part = d - (4d + 3d) / 12

Distance covered in the rest part = d - 7d / 12

Distance covered in the rest part = 5d / 12

Time taken for the first part = (d/3) / 22

Time taken for the first part = d / 66

Time taken for the second part = (d/4) / 33

Time taken for the second part = d / 132

Time taken for the rest part = (5d / 12) / 55

Time taken for the rest part = 5d / 660 = d/132

Total time taken = d / 66 + d / 132 + d / 132

Total time taken = d(1/66 + 1/132 + 1/132)

Total time taken = d(2/132 + 1/66)

Total time taken = d(1/66 + 1/66)

Total time taken = d(2/66)

Total time taken = d / 33

Average speed = Total distance / Total time

Average speed = d / (d / 33)

Average speed = 33 km/hr

The average speed for the whole journey is 33 km/hr.

Question 52

R and S can complete a work in 15 days and 60 days respectively. They work on alternate days one at a time and R works on the first day. In how many days the whole work will be completed? 

  1. AOption (a)

    25 days

  2. BOption (b)

    48 days

  3. COption (c)

    24 days

  4. DOption (d)

    47 days

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

24 days

Why this answer is correct

Given:

R can complete the work in 15 days.

S can complete the work in 60 days.

They work on alternate days, and R works on the first day.

Formula Used:

Work done per day by R = 1/15

Work done per day by S = 1/60

Total work = 1

Calculation:

Work done in 2 days = (Work done by R in 1 day) + (Work done by S in 1 day)

Work done in 2 days = 1/15 + 1/60

⇒ Work done in 2 days = (4 + 1)/60

⇒ Work done in 2 days = 5/60

⇒ Work done in 2 days = 1/12

Let the total number of days be 2n (since they work on alternate days).

In 2n days, work done = n × (1/12)

Since the entire work is to be completed, we set the work done to 1.

⇒ n × (1/12) = 1

⇒ n = 12

Total number of days = 2n = 24 days

The whole work will be completed in 24 days.

Question 53

Out of four numbers, the average of the first three is 24 and that of the last three is 29. If the last number is 33, then find the first number.

  1. AOption (a)

    15

  2. BOption (b)

    18

  3. COption (c)

    17

  4. DOption (d)

    16

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

18

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Average of the first three numbers = 24

Average of the last three numbers = 29

Last number = 33

Formula Used:

Sum of the first three numbers = Average × 3

Sum of the last three numbers = Average × 3

Sum of the last three numbers = Second number + Third number + Last number

Calculation:

Sum of the first three numbers = 24 × 3

Sum of the first three numbers = 72

Sum of the last three numbers = 29 × 3

Sum of the last three numbers = 87

Sum of the last three numbers = Second number + Third number + 33

87 = Second number + Third number + 33

Second number + Third number = 87 - 33

Second number + Third number = 54

Sum of the first three numbers = First number + Second number + Third number

72 = First number + 54

⇒ First number = 72 - 54

⇒ First number = 18

The first number is 18.

Question 54

The marked price of an article is Rs. 2280. If a discount of 40 percent is given, then what will be the selling price of the article?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 1272

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 1368

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 1342

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 1248

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Rs. 1368

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Marked price of the article = Rs. 2280

Discount = 40%

Formula Used:

Selling Price = Marked Price - (Discount × Marked Price)

Calculation:

Discount amount = 40% of 2280

Discount amount = 40/100 × 2280

Discount amount = 0.4 × 2280

Discount amount = 912

Selling Price = 2280 - 912

Selling Price = 1368

The selling price of the article is Rs. 1368.

Question 55

A sum becomes 3.24 times of itself in 2 years when invested at compound interest (compounding annually). What is the annual rate of interest? 

  1. AOption (a)

    90 percent

  2. BOption (b)

    80 percent

  3. COption (c)

    60 percent

  4. DOption (d)

    75 percent

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

80 percent

Why this answer is correct

Given:

The amount becomes 3.24 times of itself in 2 years. We need to find the annual rate of interest.

Formula used:

The formula for compound interest is:

A=P×(1+r100)tA = P × (1 + \dfrac{r}{100})^t

Where:

A = Final amount

P = Principal (initial amount)

r = Annual rate of interest (which we need to find)

t = Time in years (2 years)

Since the amount becomes 3.24 times of itself:

A = 3.24P

Calculations:

Step 1: Use the compound interest formula:

⇒ 3.24P=P×(1+r100)23.24P = P × (1 + \dfrac{r}{100})^2

Step 2: Cancel out P on both sides:

⇒ 3.24=(1+r100)23.24 = (1 + \dfrac{r}{100})^2

Step 3: Take the square root of both sides:

⇒ 3.24=1+r100\sqrt{3.24} = 1 + \dfrac{r}{100}

⇒ 1.8=1+r1001.8 = 1 + \dfrac{r}{100}

Step 4: Solve for r:

⇒ 1.8−1=r1001.8 - 1 = \dfrac{r}{100}

⇒ 0.8=r1000.8 = \dfrac{r}{100}

⇒ r = 0.8 ×  100 = 80%

∴ The annual rate of interest is 80%.

Question 56

The average of A and B is 30. The average of B and C is 60. What is the difference between C and A?

  1. AOption (a)

    48

  2. BOption (b)

    50

  3. COption (c)

    62

  4. DOption (d)

    60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

60

Why this answer is correct

Given:

The average of A and B is 30.

The average of B and C is 60.

Formula Used:

Average of two numbers, X and Y = (X + Y) / 2

Calculation:

From the given data:

(A + B) / 2 = 30

⇒ A + B = 60

(B + C) / 2 = 60

⇒ B + C = 120

We need to find the difference between C and A:

(B + C) - (A + B) = 120 - 60

⇒ C - A = 60

The difference between C and A is 60.

Question 57

Simplify: 18 ÷ (3 + 5) - 2.

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    1.9

  3. COption (c)

    0.25

  4. DOption (d)

    3.5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

0.25

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Expression to simplify: 18 ÷ (3 + 5) - 2

Formula Used:

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

Calculation:

First, solve the expression inside the parentheses:

3 + 5

⇒ 8

Next, divide 18 by the result of the parentheses:

18 ÷ 8

⇒ 2.25

Finally, subtract 2 from the result:

2.25 - 2

⇒ 0.25

The simplified result is 0.25.

Question 58

If 60 is subtracted from a number, then number becomes 85 percent of itself. What is the number? 

  1. AOption (a)

    300

  2. BOption (b)

    200

  3. COption (c)

    500

  4. DOption (d)

    400

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

400

Why this answer is correct

Given:

If 60 is subtracted from a number, then the number becomes 85 percent of itself.

Calculation:

Let the number be x.

Equation: x - 60 = 0.85x

⇒ x - 60 = 0.85x

⇒ x - 0.85x = 60

⇒ 0.15x = 60

⇒ x = 600.15\frac{60}{0.15}

⇒ x = 400

The correct answer is option 4, 400.

Question 59

Two numbers are in the ratio 49 : 64. If both numbers are increased by 10, then their ratio becomes 54 : 69. What is the difference between the two numbers?

  1. AOption (a)

    95

  2. BOption (b)

    60

  3. COption (c)

    15

  4. DOption (d)

    30

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

30

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Two numbers are in the ratio 49 : 64.

When increased by 10, the ratio becomes 54 : 69.

Formula Used:

Let the two numbers be 49x and 64x.

If both are increased by 10, then the new numbers are 49x + 10 and 64x + 10.

According to the given condition:

49x+1064x+10=5469\frac{49x + 10}{64x + 10} = \frac{54}{69}

Calculation:

Cross-multiplying the equation:

⇒ 69(49x + 10) = 54(64x + 10)

⇒ 69 × 49x + 69 × 10 = 54 × 64x + 54 × 10

⇒ 3381x + 690 = 3456x + 540

Rearranging the terms:

⇒ 3381x - 3456x = 540 - 690

⇒ -75x = -150

Dividing both sides by -75:

⇒ x = 2

Therefore, the two numbers are:

49x = 49 × 2 = 98

64x = 64 × 2 = 128

The difference between the two numbers:

128 - 98 = 30

The difference between the two numbers is 30.

Question 60

Three friends can build a wall in 5 days. If two more friends join, how many days will it take to complete the same wall?

  1. AOption (a)

    4 days

  2. BOption (b)

    3 days

  3. COption (c)

    4.5 days

  4. DOption (d)

    3.5 days

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

3 days

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Three friends can build a wall in 5 days.

Formula Used:

Work = Number of friends × Days

Days required = Total work / Number of friends

Calculation:

Work done by three friends in 5 days = 3 friends × 5 days = 15 friend-days.

Now, with 5 friends:

Days required = Total work / Number of friends

⇒ Days required = 15 friend-days / 5 friends

⇒ Days required = 3 days

The correct answer is option 2.

English (20 questions)

Question 61

Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.

(We are used of being) happy together every day, and I can't think of happiness without him.

  1. AOption (a)

    We were use to being

  2. BOption (b)

    No correction required

  3. COption (c)

    We have used to been

  4. DOption (d)

    We are used to being

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

We are used to being

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

  • The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect preposition "of" after the word "used."
  • The correct preposition to use after "used" in this context is "to."
  • The correct phrase should be "We are used to being," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
  • Thus, the error is located in the bracketed segment of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "We are used to being happy together every day, and I can't think of happiness without him."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: "We were use to being" – This option is grammatically incorrect because "use" should be "used" and the tense does not match the context.
  • Option 2: "No correction required" – This option is incorrect as the original sentence contains a prepositional error.
  • Option 3: "We have used to been" – This option is grammatically incorrect and does not make sense in the given context.
  • Option 4: "We are used to being" – This is the correct and grammatically sound option.

Question 62

Select the sentence with no spelling errors. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Volunteering is linked to better mental and physical welbeing.

  2. BOption (b)

    Volunteering is linked to beter mental and physical wellbeing.

  3. COption (c)

    Voluntering is linked to better mental and physical wellbeing.

  4. DOption (d)

    Volunteering is linked to better mental and physical wellbeing.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Volunteering is linked to better mental and physical wellbeing.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

  • The word "volunteering" means offering to do something out of one's own free will, typically without payment. (स्वेच्छा से काम करना)
  • Example: Volunteering at the local shelter has been a rewarding experience.
  • "wellbeing" refers to the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. (कल्याण)
  • Example: Regular exercise is essential for maintaining physical and mental wellbeing.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

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

  • Option 1: "welbeing" should be "wellbeing". (कल्याण)
  • Example: Mental and physical wellbeing are interconnected.
  • Option 2: "beter" should be "better". (बेहतर)
  • Example: A better understanding of the subject can improve your grades.
  • Option 3: "Voluntering" should be "Volunteering". (स्वेच्छा से काम करना)
  • Example: Volunteering for community service helps build character.

Question 63

Choose the word that means the same as the given word.

Denizen

  1. AOption (a)

    Habitant

  2. BOption (b)

    Exile

  3. COption (c)

    Visitor

  4. DOption (d)

    Transient

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Habitant

Why this answer is correct

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

Key Points

  • The word "Denizen" refers to a person or animal that lives in a particular place. It can also refer to an inhabitant or resident of a specific place. (निवासी)
  • Example: The forest is home to many denizens, including deer, monkeys, and birds.
  • "Habitant" refers to a person or animal that lives in a particular place; it means an inhabitant or resident. (निवासी)
  • Example: Every habitant of the village was asked to participate in the cleanliness drive.
  • Since "denizen" and "habitant" both refer to someone or something that lives in a particular place, they have the same meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Habitant.

Additional Information

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

  • Exile (निर्वासित व्यक्ति / निर्वासन): A person who is forced to leave their own country or place, usually for political or other reasons.
  • Example: The political leader lived in exile for several years.
  • Visitor (आगंतुक / मिलने वाला व्यक्ति): A person who visits a place or someone for a short period.
  • Example: The museum receives thousands of visitors every year.
  • Transient (क्षणिक / अस्थायी व्यक्ति): A person or thing that stays in a place only for a short time; temporary.
  • Example: The hotel mainly accommodates transient guests who stay for a night or two.

Question 64

Choose the option which is antonym of (opposite of) the word "abase" in the sentence given below:

She couldn't help but smile when he gave her a sincere compliment on her artwork.

  1. AOption (a)

    smile

  2. BOption (b)

    help

  3. COption (c)

    compliment

  4. DOption (d)

    sincere

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

compliment

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

  • The word "abase" means to degrade or humiliate someone; to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem. (अपमानित करना)
  • Example: He abased himself in front of his superiors to gain their favor.
  • "Compliment" refers to an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration. (प्रशंसा करना)
  • Example: She couldn't help but smile when he gave her a sincere compliment on her artwork.

Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'abase' is 'compliment'.

Additional Information

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

  • Smile (मुस्कान): A facial expression characterized by an upward curving of the corners of the mouth, usually showing pleasure or amusement.
  • Example: Her smile brightens up the room.
  • Help (मदद): To assist or aid someone in doing something.
  • Example: She was always ready to help her friends in need.
  • Sincere (ईमानदार): Free from pretense or deceit; genuine.
  • Example: His sincere apology was accepted by everyone.

Question 65

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.

I waited for so more years to be with you.

  1. AOption (a)

    No error

  2. BOption (b)

    years to be

  3. COption (c)

    I waited for so more

  4. DOption (d)

    with you

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

I waited for so more

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

  • The primary issue in the sentence is the use of "so more" instead of "so many."
  • The phrase "so more" is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase should be "so many" when referring to countable nouns like "years."
  • Therefore, the error is located in part 3 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "I waited for so many years to be with you."

 

Additional Information

  • 1) No error: This option would be correct if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in part 3.
  • 2) years to be: This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
  • 3) I waited for so more: This part of the sentence contains the error.
  • 4) with you: This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

Question 66

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.

Russia brandishes the threat of a gas cutoff to squeeze Kiev and coerce Europe.

  1. AOption (a)

    Intimidate

  2. BOption (b)

    Force

  3. COption (c)

    Bully

  4. DOption (d)

    Assist

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Assist

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

  • The word "coerce" means to force someone to do something by using threats or violence. (बलपूर्वक कराना)
  • Example: The criminal tried to coerce the witness into lying in court.
  • "Assist" refers to helping or giving support to someone. (मदद करना)
  • Example: The teacher assisted the student with his homework.

Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'coerce' is 'assist'.

Additional Information

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

  • Intimidate (धमकाना): To frighten or overawe someone, especially in order to make them do what one wants.
  • Example: The gang tried to intimidate the shopkeeper into paying protection money.
  • Force (बल): To make someone do something against their will.
  • Example: The police had to use force to break up the protest.
  • Bully (धौंस जमाना): To seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone perceived as vulnerable.
  • Example: The school is taking steps to reduce bullying among students.

Question 67

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank.

Choose the right resolution _________ your project.

  1. AOption (a)

    by

  2. BOption (b)

    in

  3. COption (c)

    to

  4. DOption (d)

    for

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

for

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

  • The blank in the sentence needs a preposition that correctly indicates the relationship between "resolution" and "your project."
  • The preposition "for" is typically used to indicate purpose or suitability, which makes it the most appropriate choice in this context.
  • Options "by," "in," and "to" do not fit the context as well as "for" does.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "Choose the right resolution for your project."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: "by" – This preposition is usually used to indicate the means of achieving something and is not suitable in this context.
  • Option 2: "in" – This preposition is used to indicate location or state and does not fit the context of the sentence.
  • Option 3: "to" – This preposition often indicates direction or destination, which is not appropriate for this sentence.
  • Option 4: "for" – This is the correct preposition as it indicates the purpose or suitability of the resolution for the project.

Question 68

Four sentences are given, out of which three have all correct spellings. Choose the sentence with the incorrect spelt word/words.

  1. AOption (a)

    The old man said that what a man wanted was sympathy, and the judge said it was so. 

  2. BOption (b)

    Tommy telephoned a man in Cannes to act as second and McKisco said he wasn't going to be seconded by Campion.

  3. COption (c)

    That was still the state of things when the car got to the hotel.

  4. DOption (d)

    Silas might have driven a profitible trade in charms as well as in his small list of drugs.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Silas might have driven a profitible trade in charms as well as in his small list of drugs.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

  • The word "profitible" is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is "profitable". (लाभदायक)
  • Example: Investing in real estate can be a highly profitable venture.
  • "Profitible" means something that brings profit or financial gain. The correct spelling, as mentioned, is "profitable". (लाभदायक)
  • Example: The new business idea turned out to be very profitable.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

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

  • Option 1: The old man said that what a man wanted was sympathy, and the judge said it was so. (बुजुर्ग आदमी ने कहा कि किसी आ��मी को जो चाहिए वह सहानुभूति है, और जज ने कहा कि ऐसा ही है।)
  • Example: Sympathy is often what people seek in times of trouble.
  • Option 2: Tommy telephoned a man in Cannes to act as second and McKisco said he wasn't going to be seconded by Campion. (टॉमी ने कान्स में एक आदमी को फोन किया कि वह दूसरे के रूप में कार्य करे और मैककिस्को ने कहा कि वह कैंपियन द्वारा दूसरे नहीं होंगे।)
  • Example: Tommy's call to Cannes was crucial for the arrangement.
  • Option 3: That was still the state of things when the car got to the hotel. (जब कार होटल पहुंची तो स्थिति वैसी ही थी।)
  • Example: The situation remained unchanged as the car arrived at the hotel.

Question 69

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.

I saw so much of those peasant carts in your yard.

  1. AOption (a)

    of those peasant

  2. BOption (b)

    No error

  3. COption (c)

    I saw so much

  4. DOption (d)

    carts in your yard.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

I saw so much

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

  • The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the phrase "so much" instead of "so many."
  • "Carts" is a plural countable noun and should be paired with "many" instead of "much."
  • The correct phrase should be "so many," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
  • Thus, the error is located in Option 3 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "I saw so many of those peasant carts in your yard."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: "of those peasant" – 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 Option 3.
  • Option 4: "carts in your yard." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

Question 70

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank.

Don't _________ your voice at me.

  1. AOption (a)

    keep

  2. BOption (b)

    erupt

  3. COption (c)

    pull

  4. DOption (d)

    raise

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

raise

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

  • The appropriate verb to use in the context of the sentence is "raise".
  • The phrase "raise your voice" is a common expression meaning to speak louder or shout, typically out of anger or frustration.
  • The other options (keep, erupt, pull) do not fit the context or commonly used expressions.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "Don't raise your voice at me."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: "keep" – This option is incorrect as it doesn't fit the context of the sentence.
  • Option 2: "erupt" – This option is incorrect as it is not typically used with "voice" in this context.
  • Option 3: "pull" – This option is incorrect as it is not used with "voice" in this context.

Question 71

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Full of beans

  1. AOption (a)

    Bad drinking habits

  2. BOption (b)

    Very dramatic

  3. COption (c)

    Full of energy and life

  4. DOption (d)

    Full of secrets

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Full of energy and life

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

  • The phrase "Full of beans" means being lively, energetic, and enthusiastic. (जीवन और ऊर्जा से भरपूर)
  • Example: The children were full of beans after the birthday party, running around and laughing.
  • "Full of energy and life" refers to someone who is very lively and active, showing a lot of enthusiasm and vigor. (जीवन और ऊर्जा से भरपूर)
  • Example: Despite the long day, she was still full of energy and life, ready to go dancing.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

  • Bad drinking habits (खराब पीने की आदतें): Refers to the unhealthy or excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Example: His bad drinking habits have started to affect his work and personal life.
  • Very dramatic (बहुत नाटकीय): Refers to someone who is overly emotional or theatrical in their behavior.
  • Example: She has a very dramatic way of telling stories, always adding extra details for effect.
  • Full of secrets (रहस्यों से भरा): Refers to someone who has a lot of undisclosed or hidden information.
  • Example: He seems full of secrets, never quite revealing his true intentions.

Question 72

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

He has to look after his __________ aunt.

  1. AOption (a)

    age old

  2. BOption (b)

    aged

  3. COption (c)

    ages

  4. DOption (d)

    edge

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

aged

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

  • The word "aged" is used to describe an older or elderly person, which fits the context of the sentence.
  • The other options: "age old," "ages," and "edge" do not fit the context as appropriately.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Complete Sentence: He has to look after his aged aunt.

 

Additional Information

  • Age old (पुराना): Typically used to describe something that has existed for a very long time, not suitable here.
  • Ages (काल): Refers to an indefinite period of time, not suitable to describe a person.
  • Edge (कगार): Refers to the outer limit of an object, area, or surface, not relevant here.

Question 73

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.

I felt nervous all through the interview, but I replied as well as was possible for anyone in the situation.

  1. AOption (a)

    Run out of steam

  2. BOption (b)

    To the best of one's ability

  3. COption (c)

    Through thick and thin

  4. DOption (d)

    Eats like a bird

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

To the best of one's ability

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

  • The phrase "To the best of one's ability" means doing something as well as one can, given the circumstances. (अपनी पूरी क्षमता से)
  • Example: She completed the project to the best of her ability despite the tight deadline.
  • "To the best of one's ability" signifies putting in maximum effort and doing the best one can under given conditions. (अपनी पूरी क्षमता से)
  • Example: Even though he was tired, he played the game to the best of his ability.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

  • Run out of steam (थक जाना): To lose energy, enthusiasm, or interest.
  • Example: She started the marathon full of energy but ran out of steam halfway through.
  • Through thick and thin (हर परिस्थिति में): To stay with someone or something through good times and bad.
  • Example: True friends stick together through thick and thin.
  • Eats like a bird (बहुत कम खाना): To eat very little.
  • Example: She eats like a bird, which is why she stays so slim.

Question 74

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.

We saw a yellow coloured bus full of excited children.

  1. AOption (a)

    No improvement

  2. BOption (b)

    yellow colouring

  3. COption (c)

    yellowing coloured 

  4. DOption (d)

    yellower coloured

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

No improvement

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

  • The phrase "yellow coloured" is grammatically correct and commonly used in English to describe something of a yellow color.
  • There is no need to change the phrase to "yellow colouring," "yellowing coloured," or "yellower coloured" as these do not fit the context correctly.
  • Therefore, "No improvement" is the correct option, making it Option 1.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "We saw a yellow coloured bus full of excited children."

 

Additional Information

  • No improvement is the correct option because the sentence is already grammatically correct.
  • Other options suggest incorrect or less common phrases that do not fit the context.

Question 75

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.

Governments around the world need to took dramatic action towards massive investments in health, sanitation, and basic income.

  1. AOption (a)

    Governments around the world need to

  2. BOption (b)

    investments in health, sanitation, and basic income

  3. COption (c)

    No error

  4. DOption (d)

    took dramatic action towards massive

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

took dramatic action towards massive

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

  • The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the verb "took" instead of "take."
  • The modal verb "need to" should be followed by the base form of the verb "take."
  • The correct phrase should be "need to take dramatic action towards massive," 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: "Governments around the world need to take dramatic action towards massive investments in health, sanitation, and basic income."

 

Additional Information

  • 1: "Governments around the world need to" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
  • 2: "investments in health, sanitation, and basic income" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
  • No error – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in part 4.

Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the four alternatives.

Don't (1) _________ guilty for feeling disengaged from the news. It's normal to find it distressing when (2) _________ traumatic news stories, or seeing distressing images. This (3) _________ technique is called avoidance and explains why so many of us want to switch (4) _________ from troubling things. Knowing and accepting that this is a normal (5) _________ given the circumstances is the initial step to overcoming compassion fatigue.

Question 76

Based on Passage: View directions & passage

Select the most appropriate option for blank (1)

  1. AOption (a)

    sense

  2. BOption (b)

    say

  3. COption (c)

    bear

  4. DOption (d)

    feel

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

feel

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

  • The word "feel" means to experience an emotion or sensation.
  • Saying that you "feel guilty" correctly conveys the sense of experiencing guilt as an emotion.
  • The other options: "sense," "say," and "bear" do not fit the context as appropriately.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Sentence: Don't feel guilty for feeling disengaged from the news.

Question 77

Based on Passage: View directions & passage

Select the most appropriate option for blank (2)

  1. AOption (a)

    taunting

  2. BOption (b)

    hearing

  3. COption (c)

    trapping

  4. DOption (d)

    liberating

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

hearing

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

  • The word "hearing" means to perceive sound through the ears.
  • In context, "hearing traumatic news stories" correctly conveys the experience of listening to distressing news.
  • The other options: "taunting," "trapping," and "liberating" do not fit the context appropriately.

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

Complete Sentence: It's normal to find it distressing when hearing traumatic news stories, or seeing distressing images.

Question 78

Based on Passage: View directions & passage

Select the most appropriate option for blank (3)

  1. AOption (a)

    principal

  2. BOption (b)

    coping

  3. COption (c)

    condemn

  4. DOption (d)

    hoping

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

coping

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

  • The word "coping" refers to dealing successfully with difficult situations.
  • In the context of the passage, "coping technique" accurately describes a method used to handle or avoid stress.
  • The other options: "principal," "condemn," and "hoping" do not fit the context as accurately.

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

Complete Sentence: This coping technique is called avoidance and explains why so many of us want to switch away from troubling things.

Question 79

Based on Passage: View directions & passage

Select the most appropriate option for blank (4) 

  1. AOption (a)

    about

  2. BOption (b)

    along

  3. COption (c)

    away

  4. DOption (d)

    by

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

away

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

  • The word "away" means to move or be situated at a distance from a place or situation.
  • In the context of the passage, "switch away from troubling things" correctly conveys the act of avoiding or distancing oneself from distressing news.
  • The other options: "about," "along," and "by" do not fit the context as well.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Sentence: This coping technique is called avoidance and explains why so many of us want to switch away from troubling things.

Question 80

Based on Passage: View directions & passage

Select the most appropriate option for blank (5)

  1. AOption (a)

    caustic

  2. BOption (b)

    comeback

  3. COption (c)

    perseverance

  4. DOption (d)

    response

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

response

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

  • The word "response" refers to a reaction to something.
  • In the context of the passage, "normal response" accurately conveys the idea that feeling disengaged from distressing news is a typical reaction.
  • The other options: "caustic," "comeback," and "perseverance" do not fit the context as appropriately.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Sentence: Knowing and accepting that this is a normal response given the circumstances is the initial step to overcoming compassion fatigue.

हिंदी (20 questions)

Question 81

दिए गए शब्द का पर्यायवाची ज्ञात कीजिए।

हिम

  1. AOption (a)

    बर्फ

  2. BOption (b)

    पहाड़

  3. COption (c)

    पर्वत 

  4. DOption (d)

    शैलेन्द्र

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

बर्फ

Why this answer is correct

'हिम' शब्द का पर्यायवाची होगा - बर्फ

Key Points

  • 'हिम' का पर्यायवाची शब्द - 'बर्फ' होगा
  • 'हिम' के अन्य पर्यायवाची शब्द-  हिमदर्शन, हिमक्रीम, श्वेतिमा आदि।
  • पर्यायवाची - जो शब्द समान अर्थ के कारण किसी दूसरे शब्द की जगह ले लेते हैं, उन्हें पर्यायवाची शब्द कहते हैं।

अन्य विकल्प -

शब्दपर्यायवाची शब्द
पहाड़पर्वत, शिखर, शृंग, गिरिराज, अचल, नग, महीधर, शैल।
हिमालयहिमगिरी, हिमाचल, गिरिराज, पर्वतराज, नगपति, हिमपति, शैलेन्द्र, नगराज, हिमाद्रि, नगेश।

Additional Informationकुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द:-

शब्दपर्यायवाची शब्द
तालाबसरोवर, जलाशय, पोखरा, ताल, तलैया, पुष्कर।
साँपसर्प, नाग, विषधर, व्याल, भुजंग, उरग, अहि पन्नग।
आकाशव्योम, शून्य, गगन, अम्बर, आसमान, अंतरिक्ष, नभ।
पानीजल, वारि, नीर, तोय, सलिल, अंबु, सर।
शरीर​देह, काया, तन, बदन, कलेवर, गात।
पवनहवा, वायु, वात, तान, अनिल, बयार, मारुत, समीर।
अश्वघोड़ा, हय, तुरंग, वाजी, घोटक, सैंधव।
समुद्रसागर,  उदधि , नदीश, जलधि, वारिधि, नीरनिधि।
सूर्यभानु, भास्कर, आदित्य, मार्तण्ड, पतंग, रवि, सूरज।

Question 82

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, दिए गए चार विकल्पों में से, उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो दिए गए मुहावरे के अर्थ को सर्वश्रेष्ठ रूप से व्यक्त करता है।

आटा गीला होना

  1. AOption (a)

    बुरा सोचना

  2. BOption (b)

    बहकाना

  3. COption (c)

    संकट में और संकट का आ जाना

  4. DOption (d)

    स्वार्थ सिद्ध करना

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

संकट में और संकट का आ जाना

Why this answer is correct

'आटा गीला होना' मुहावरे के अर्थ को सर्वश्रेष्ठ रूप से व्यक्त करता है - संकट में और संकट का आ जाना

Key Points

  • 'आटा गीला होना' का अर्थ - संकट में और संकट का आ जाना।
  • वाक्य प्रयोग - बेरोज़गारी इतनी कम थी कि ये कोरोना जैसी बला आ गई, मानो "आटा ही गिला हो गया"।
  • मुहावरा - ऐसे वाक्यांश, जो सामान्य अर्थ का बोध न कराकर किसी विलक्षण अर्थ को प्रकट करते है, उसे मुहावरा कहते है।
  • उदाहरण के लिए - '​घर काटने को दौड़ना' का अर्थ- दिल न लगना, वाक्य प्रयोग - इकलौती बेटी सीमा की शादी के बाद मानों "घर काटने को दौड़ता है"

अन्य विकल्प-

 

मुहावराअर्थ
उल्टी माला फेरनाबुरा सोचना
मन बहलानामनोरंजन करना या आनंद लेना।
अपना उल्लू सीधा करनास्वार्थ सिद्ध करना

Additional Information 

मुहावराअर्थवाक्य प्रयोग
अपने पैर पर कुल्हाड़ी मारनाअपना नुकसान स्वयं करना।रजत ने कुत्ते को पत्थर मार कर "अपने ही पैर पर कुल्हाड़ी मार ली"।
एक आँख से देखनासबको समान समझना।हमारी माता हम सब भाइयों को "एक आँख से देखती है"।
कंठ का हार होनाबहुत प्रिय होनाराजू अपनी दादी का "कंठ का हार हैं", वह उसका बहुत ख्याल रखती हैं।
गुदड़ी का लालगरीब के घर में गुणवान का उत्पन्न होनाअपने वंश में प्रेमचन्द सचमुच "गुदड़ी के लाल थे"।

Question 83

दिए गए वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द का तत्सम शब्द ज्ञात कीजिए।

भगवान को फूल अर्पित करो।

  1. AOption (a)

    पक्षु

  2. BOption (b)

    प्रिय

  3. COption (c)

    पुष्प

  4. DOption (d)

    पक्ष

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

पुष्प

Why this answer is correct

वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द का तत्सम शब्द होगा - पुष्प

Key Points

  • वाक्य - भगवान को फूल अर्पित करो।
  • 'फूल' एक तद्भव शब्द है, जबकि इसका तत्सम शब्द 'पुष्प' होगा।
  • तत्सम - जिन शब्दों को संस्कृत से बिना किसी परिवर्तन के ले लिया जाता है, उन्हें तत्सम शब्द कहते हैं। 
  • जैसे- उष्ट्र, इक्षु, अश्रु आदि।
  • तद्भव - जिन शब्दों में समय और परिस्थितियों के कारण कुछ परिवर्तन होने से जो शब्द बने हैं, उन्हें तद्भव कहते हैं। 
  • जैसे- ऊँट, ईंख, आँसू आदि।​

अन्य विकल्प -

तत्समतद्भव
पक्षीपंछी
प्रियपिया
पक्षपंख

Additional Information   

तत्समतद���भव
अस्थिहड्डी
कर्पटकपड़ा
गोधूमगेंहूँ
चवर्णचबाना
हस्तिहाथी
क्षत्रियखत्री
सूचिकासुई
घटिकाघड़ी
बधिरबहरा
हरिद्राहल्दी
पादपाँव

Question 84

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, चार विकल्पों में से, उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो कोष्ठक में दिए गए शब्द के पर्यायवाची शब्द का सही विकल्प है।

मेरे घर में सिर्फ एक ही (देवता) _______ की पूजा की जाती है​।

  1. AOption (a)

    लक्ष्य

  2. BOption (b)

    याज्ञसेनी

  3. COption (c)

    कार्मुक

  4. DOption (d)

    विबुध

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

विबुध

Why this answer is correct

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

Key Points

  • वाक्य - मेरे घर में सिर्फ एक ही (देवता) विबुध की पूजा की जाती है​।
  • 'देवता' शब्द का पर्यायवाची 'विबुध' है।
  • 'देवता' के अन्य पर्यायवाची शब्द - सुर, अमर, देव, निर्जर, त्रिदश, आदित्य, गीर्वाण, वृंदारक, अजर, अमर्त्य आदि।
  • पर्यायवाची - ऐसे शब्द जिनके अर्थ समान हों, पर्यायवाची शब्द कहलाते हैं।

अन्य विकल्प-

शब्दपर्यायवाची​ शब्द
ध्येयउद्देश्य, लक्ष्य, निशाना, मकसद, अभिप्राय, इष्ट, प्रयोजन।
पांचालीयाज्ञसेनी, कृष्णा, द्रौपदी, सैरंध्री, द्रुपदसुता।
धनुषचाप्, शरासन, कमान, कार्मुक, कोदंड, पिनाक, सारंग, धनु।

Additional Information कुछ महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द -

शब्दपर्यायवाची​ शब्द
इंद्रसुरपति, देवराज, मघवा, देवेश, वासव, सुरेश।
सीताजानकी, वैदही, जनकसुता, मिथिलेशकुमारी, जनकतनया, जनकात्मजा।
गृहघर, निकेतन, भवन, आलय, निवास, गेह, सदन।
महिलानारी, औरत, युवती, तरुणी, रमणी, सुंदरी, कांता।
ब्रह्मास्वयंभू, पितामह, विश्व, सृष्टिकर्ता।
पंकजकमल, राजीव, पद्म, सरोज, नलिन, जलज।
साँपनाग, फणधर, सर्प, व्याल, विषधर।
बादलमेघ, जलधर, अंबुद, वारिद, पयोद, नीरद, घन।

Question 85

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, चार विकल्पों में से, उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो रिक्त स्थान के लिए सही स्त्रीलिंग रूप वाला विकल्प हो।

हमें किसी भी अधिकारी को _________ नहीं देनी चाहिए।

  1. AOption (a)

    घूस

  2. BOption (b)

    तीर

  3. COption (c)

    आईना

  4. DOption (d)

    क्रोध

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

घूस

Why this answer is correct

रिक्त स्थान के लिए सही स्त्रीलिंग रूप वाला विकल्प होगा - घूस

Key Points

  • वाक्य - हमें किसी भी अधिकारी को घूस नहीं देनी चाहिए।
  • स्त्रीलिंग शब्द है - घूस (रिश्वत)
  • पुल्लिंग - शब्द के जिस रूप से पुरुष जाति का बोध होता है, उसे पुल्लिंग कहते हैं।
  • जैसे- छात्र, चाचा, बूढ़ा, नौकर, शेर, बंदर आदि।
  • स्त्रीलिंग - शब्द के जिस रूप से व्यक्ति या वस्तु की स्त्री जाति का बोध होता है, उसे स्त्रीलिंग कहते हैं।
  • जैसे - छात्रा, चाची, बुढ़िया, नौकरानी, घास आदि।

अन्य विकल्प-

शब्दवाक्य प्रयोगलिंग
तीरश्रीराम ने रावण पर तीर से वार किया।पुल्लिंग
आईनाभारतीय संस्कृति को आईना बहुत दिखाया जाता है।पुल्लिंग
क्रोधब्राह्मण की बात सुनकर उसे क्रोध आया।पुल्लिंग

Important Points 

स्त्रीलिंगपुल्लिंग
सवारी, चिकित्सा, भीड़, फौज, सभा, प्रजा, सरकार, गणना, परीक्षा, प्रार्थना, रीति, परिधि, अग्नि, रुचि, दुकान, दफा, गर्मी, नवाबी, कोशिश, तलाश, दुनिया, बला, तहसील, तस्वीर, जागीर, तालीम, सलाह, सुलह,  महासभा, मर्यादा, शिक्षा, दिल्ली, संविदा, घोषणा, शताब्दी, मृत्यु, आयु, कौमुदी, प्रार्थना, वेदना, आजीविका, संहिता, नियुक्ति, सूचना, दीपक, क्षेत्र, आशा आदि।उपहार, ग्रन्थ, मस्तक,आँसू, पानी, राष्ट्र, संसार, समुदाय, गौरव, लोहा, वचन, देश, पड़ोस, विद्वान, छात्र, शिष्य, खरगोश, पक्षी, कुटुंब, कर्ता, शशि, महोदय, जीरा, हीरा, पजामा, नमक, पनीर, द्विज, शिष्टाचार, कपड़ा, पेड़, शेर, लड़का, दिन, सागर, छात्र, राजन, तेजस्वी, दाँत, शीशम, दही, हलुआ, भोग, मंत्री, धावक, आदेश, मातृत्व, प्लेट, सौभाग्य, काव्य, चंद्र, क्षण, देश, आचार्य, नेत्र, मार्ग, खेल आदि।

Additional Information लिंग दो प्रकार के होते हैं-

  1. पुल्लिंग
  2. स्त्रीलिंग

Question 86

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, दिए गए चार विकल्पों में से, उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो दिए गए मुहावरे के अर्थ को सर्वश्रेष्ठ रूप से व्यक्त करता है।

हाथ-पाँव मारना

  1. AOption (a)

    लड़ाई करना

  2. BOption (b)

    असन्तुष्ट होना

  3. COption (c)

    लालच दिखाना

  4. DOption (d)

    प्रयत्न करना

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

प्रयत्न करना

Why this answer is correct

'हाथ-पाँव मारना' मुहावरे के अर्थ को सर्वश्रेष्ठ रूप से व्यक्त करता है - प्रयत्न करना

Key Points

  • 'हाथ-पाँव मारना' का अर्थ - प्रयत्न करना, वाक्य प्रयोग - सुनिल ने नौकरी के लिए बहुत "हाथ-पाँव मारा"।
  • ऐसे वाक्यांश, जो सामा���्य अर्थ का बोध न कराकर किसी विलक्षण अर्थ को प्रकट करते है, उसे मुहावरा कहते है।
  • उदाहरण - नाकों चने चबाना का अर्थ - बहुत परेशान होना, वाक्य प्रयोग - शिवाजी से टक्कर लेकर मुगलों को "नाकों चने चबाने पड़े"।

Important Points

मुहावराअर्थ
जूतियों में दाल बँटनाआपस में लड़ाई करना।
मुँह फुलानासंतुष्ट या अप्रसन्न होकर क्रोधयुक्त मुद्रा धारण करना।
सब्जबाग दिखानालालच देकर बहकाना या झूठ बोलकर झांसा देना।

Additional Information

मुहावराअर्थवाक्य प्रयोग
कफ़न को कौड़ी न होनाबहुत गरीब होनाराजू बातें तो राजाओं की-सी करता हैं, पर "कफ़न को कौड़ी नहीं हैं"।
घोड़े बेचकर सोनाबेफिक्र होनाकल मै अपना काम खत्म करते ही "घोड़े बेच कर सो गई"।
अपने मुँह मियाँ मिट्ठू बननास्वयं अपनी प्रशंसा करनाअच्छे आदमियों को "अपने मुँह मियाँ मिट्ठू बनना" शोभा नहीं देता।
ऊँट के मुँह में जीराआवश्यकता से बहुत कम प्राप्त होना।मोहन पहलवान के लिए दो पराठे तो "ऊँट के मुँह में जीरे के समान है"।

Question 87

दिए गए वाक्य में से निरर्थक शब्द ज्ञात कीजिए।

लाइब्रेरी से फिताब लाकर दीजिए।

  1. AOption (a)

    दीजिए

  2. BOption (b)

    लाइब्रेरी

  3. COption (c)

    फिताब

  4. DOption (d)

    किताब

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

फिताब

Why this answer is correct

वाक्य में से निरर्थक शब्द होगा - फिताब

Key Points

  • अशुद्ध वाक्य - लाइब्रेरी से फिताब लाकर दीजिए।
  • 'फिताब' एक निरर्थक शब्द है, जिसका सार्थक शब्द 'किताब' होगा।
  • शुद्ध वाक्य - लाइब्रेरी से किताब लाकर दीजिए।

अन्य विकल्प -

  • सार्थक शब्द - 'दीजिए, लाइब्रेरी, किताब'

Additional Information

  • निरर्थक - जिस वर्ण समूह का कोई अर्थ न निकले उसे निरर्थक शब्द कहते है।
  • जैसे- सामग, जनमो, दआमी, हईवा आदि।
  • सार्थक - जिस वर्ण समूह का स्पष्ट रूप से कोई अर्थ निकले, उसे सार्थक शब्द कहते हैं।
  • जैसे- आदमी, भोजन, गमला, हवाई जहाज आदि ।

Question 88

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, चार विकल्पों में से, उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो कोष्ठक में दिए गए शब्द के विलोम शब्द का सही विकल्प है।

मैंने कल ही एक (उपन्यास) _________ पढ़ी।

  1. AOption (a)

    जानकारी

  2. BOption (b)

    रचना

  3. COption (c)

    काव्य

  4. DOption (d)

    एकांकी

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

एकांकी

Why this answer is correct

कोष्ठक में दिए गए शब्द के विलोम शब्द का सही विकल्प है - एकांकी

Key Points

  • वाक्य - मैंने कल ही एक (उपन्यास) एकांकी पढ़ी।
  • 'उपन्यास' शब्द का विलोम शब्द 'एकांकी' होगा।
  • 'उपन्यास' शब्द का अर्थ है - कल्पित और लंबी कहानी जो अनेक पात्रों एवं घटनाओं से युक्त हो।
  • 'एकांकी' शब्द का अर्थ -  एक अंक वाला नाटक।
  • विलोम - जो शब्द किसी एक शब्द के विपरीत अर्थ को व्यक्त करते हैं, वे विलोम शब्द कहलाते हैं।

अन्य विकल्प-

शब्दविलोम
जानकारीअज्ञान
रचनाविनाश
काव्यगद्य

Additional Information कुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण विलोम शब्द -

शब्दविलोम
अंकुशनिरंकुश
चिरायुअल्पायु
उचितअनुचित
जघन्यस्तुत्य
ईप्सितअनीप्सित
कृपालुनिर्दय
रुदनक्रंदन
खगोलभूगोल

Question 89

दिए गए वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द का विलोम शब्द ज्ञात कीजिए।

भारी वस्तु पानी में तैरती है।

  1. AOption (a)

    चलना

  2. BOption (b)

    ​दौड़ना

  3. COption (c)

    ​डुबती

  4. DOption (d)

    ऊपरी

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

​डुबती

Why this answer is correct

वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द का विलोम शब्द होगा - ​डुबती

Key Points

  • वाक्य - भारी वस्तु पानी में तैरती है।
  • 'तैरती' शब्द का विलोम शब्द '​डुबती' होगा।
  • विलोम - वे शब्द जो एक दूसरे को विपरीत अर्थ देते हो, वह विलोम शब्द कहलाते हैं।

अन्य विकल्प-

शब्दविलोम
चलना​दौड़ना, रुकना
ऊपरी​निचली

Additional Information कुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण विलोम शब्द -

शब्दविलोम
प्रस्थानआगमन
उत्कृष्टनिकृष्ट
एकत्रविकर्ण
आदरअनादर
कपूतसपूत
विख्यातकुख्यात
गृहस्थसन्यासी
चिंतितनिश्चिंत
जाग्रतसुषुप्त
निस्तेजओजस्वी

Question 90

दिए गए वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्दों के लिए सही शब्दों वाले विकल्प का चयन करें।

हमारा संपर्क अनेकों व्यक्तियों से नित्य होता है।

  1. AOption (a)

    हमारा संपर्क अनेक व्यक्ति से नित्य होता है।

  2. BOption (b)

    हमारा संपर्क अनेकों व्यक्ति से नित्य होता है। 

  3. COption (c)

    परिवर्तन की आवश्यकता नहीं है।

  4. DOption (d)

    हमारा संपर्क अनेक व्यक्तियों से नित्य होता है।

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

हमारा संपर्क अनेक व्यक्तियों से नित्य होता है।

Why this answer is correct

सही उत्तर है - हमारा संपर्क अनेक व्यक्तियों से नित्य होता है।

Key Points

  • अशुद्ध वाक्य - हमारा संपर्क अनेकों व्यक्तियों से नित्य होता है।
  • दिए गये वाक्य में वचन प्रयोग की त्रुटि है,
  • ​यहाँ 'अनेकों व्यक्तियों' सार्थक शब्द नहीं है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा।
  • ​अत: सार्थक शब्द 'अनेक व्यक्तियों' होना चाहिए। क्योंकि 'अनेक' एक बहुवचन शब्द हैं।
  • शुद्ध वाक्य - हमारा संपर्क अनेक व्यक्तियों से नित्य होता है।

अन्य विकल्प-

  • हमारा संपर्क अनेक व्यक्ति से नित्य होता है। (वचन संबंधी अशुद्धि)
  • हमारा संपर्क अनेकों व्यक्ति से नित्य होता है। (वचन संबंधी अशुद्धि)

Additional Information वचन संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ - 

अशुद्ध वाक्यशुद्ध वाक्य
भारत में अनेकों राज्य हैं।भारत में अनेक राज्य हैं।
इस समय चार बजा है।इस समय चार बजे हैं।
प्रत्येक वृक्ष फल नहीं देते हैं।प्रत्येक वृक्ष फल नहीं देता है।
मैं तो आपका दर्शन करने आया हूँ।मैं तो आपके दर्शन करने आया हूँ।

Question 91

दिए गए वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द ज्ञात कीजिए।

स्त्री जो कविता लिखती है

  1. AOption (a)

    कवियित्री

  2. BOption (b)

    कवयित्री

  3. COption (c)

    कवियत्री

  4. DOption (d)

    कीवियित्री

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

कवयित्री

Why this answer is correct

वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द होगा - कवयित्री

Key Points

  • 'स्त्री जो कविता लिखती है' वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द होगा - कवयित्री
  • वाक्यांश के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द - अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द को प्रयुक्त करना ही वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द कहलाता है।

अन्य विकल्प -

  • 'कवियित्री, कवियत्री' शब्द में वर्तनी सम्बन्धित त्रुटि है।

Additional Information कुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द -

वाक्यांशशब्द
जिसकी कल्पना की जा सकेकल्पनीय
जो इन्द्र पर विजय प्राप्त कर चुका होइंद्रजीत
बिना पलक झपकाए हुएनिर्निमेष
जिसका कभी नाश न होअनश्वर
किए गए उपकार को मानने वालाकृतज्ञ
जो चिरकाल से चला आया हैचिरंतन
जो किसी कार्य या चिन्तन में डूबा होतल्लीन
जो कठिनाई से समझ में आता हैदुर्बोध
जिसका उदय हाल ही में हुआ हैनवोदित

Question 92

दिए गए वाक्य का वह भाग ज्ञात करें, जिसमें कोई त्रुटि है।

दोनों चोटियों में से जो चोटी उच्चतम होगी मैं उसी की चढ़ाई करूंगा।

  1. AOption (a)

    की चढ़ाई करूंगा।

  2. BOption (b)

    जो चोटी उच्चतम

  3. COption (c)

    होगी मैं उसी

  4. DOption (d)

    दोनो चोटियों में से

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

जो चोटी उच्चतम

Why this answer is correct

वाक्य में त्रुटि है - जो चोटी उच्चतम

Key Points

  • अशुद्ध वाक्य - दोनों चोटियों में से जो चोटी उच्चतम होगी मैं उसी की चढ़ाई करूंगा।
  • दिए गये वाक्य में वचन प्रयोग की त्रुटि है,
  • ​यहाँ 'उच्चतम' सार्थक शब्द नहीं है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा।
  • ​अत: सार्थक शब्द 'उच्चतर' होना चाहिए।
  • वाक्य में दो चोटियों की आपस में तुलना होने के कारण 'उच्चतर' शब्द का प्रयोग होगा।
  • जबकि दो से अधिक चोटियों की आपस में तुलना होने पर 'उच्चतम' शब्द का प्रयोग होगा।
  • शुद्ध वाक्य - दोनों चोटियों में से जो चोटी उच्चतर होगी मैं उसी की चढ़ाई करूंगा।

Important Pointsविशेषणों की तीन अवस्थाएँ -

मूलावस्थाउत्तरावस्थाउत्तमावस्था
उच्चउच्चतरउच्चतम
अधिकअधिकतरअधिकतम
तीव्रतीव्रतरतीव्रतम
कठोरकठोरतरकठोरतम
प्रियप्रियतरप्रियतम

Additional Information वचन संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ - 

अशुद्ध वाक्यशुद्ध वाक्य
मेरे आँसुओं से रूमाल भीग गया।मेरे आँसू से रूमाल भीग गया।
मैं तो आपका दर्शन करने आया हूँ।मैं तो आपके दर्शन करने आया हूँ।
प्रत्येक वृक्ष फल नहीं देते हैं।प्रत्येक वृक्ष फल नहीं देता है।
मैंने अपना हस्ताक्षर कर दिया।मैंने अपने हस्ताक्षर कर दिए।

Question 93

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, चार विकल्पों में से, उस सही विकल्प का चयन करें जो वाक्यांशों के लिए एक शब्द का विकल्प हो।

जो सहनशील न हो

  1. AOption (a)

    अशोक्य

  2. BOption (b)

    अशक्य

  3. COption (c)

    सहिष्णु 

  4. DOption (d)

    असहिष्णु

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

असहिष्णु

Why this answer is correct

सही उत्तर है - असहिष्णु

Key Points

  • 'जो सहनशील न हो' वाक्यांश के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द - असहिष्णु
  • वाक्यांश के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द - अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द को प्रयुक्त करना ही वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द कहलाता है।

अन्य विकल्प -

वाक्यांशशब्द
जिसे शोक न हो, शोकरहितअशोक
जो काबू में न किया जा सकेअशक्य
जो सहनशील होसहिष्णु

Additional Information कुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द -

वाक्यांशशब्द
जिसमें विराम न होअनिवृत्त
जो सदा से चला आ रहा होसनातन
जो क्षण भर में नष्ट हो जाएक्षणभंगुर
जो बहुत समय तक ठहर सकेचिरस्थायी
जो व्यक्ति की इच्छा पर निर्भर होऐच्छिक
जो किसी भी गुट में नहीं होतटस्थ
जो ईश्वर को मानता हो।आस्तिक

Question 94

दिए गए वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द के लिए सही वर्तनी ज्ञात कीजिए।

म्रतक के घर वाले वहीं मौजूद थे।

  1. AOption (a)

    मृतक

  2. BOption (b)

    मत्रक

  3. COption (c)

    मरतक

  4. DOption (d)

    मरितक

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

मृतक

Why this answer is correct

वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द के लिए सही वर्तनी होगा - मृतक

Key Points

  • अशुद्ध वाक्य - म्रतक के घर वाले वहीं मौजूद थे।
  • दिए गये वाक्य में वर्तनी प्रयोग की त्रुटि है,
  • ​यहाँ 'म्रतक' सार्थक शब्द नहीं है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा।
  • ​अत: सार्थक शब्द 'मृतक' होना चाहिए।
  • शुद्ध वाक्य - मृतक के घर वाले वहीं मौजूद थे।
  • वर्तनी - भाषा के किसी शब्द को लिखने में प्रयुक्त वर्णों के सही क्रम को वर्तनी कहते हैं।

Additional Information 

अशुद्धशुद्ध
अंतर्ध्यानअंतर्धान
तदान्तर​तदनन्तर
विशिष्ठविशिष्ट
निलंवितनिलंबित
ज्योतिषिज्योतिषी
टिप्पड़ीटिप्पणी
उद्दतउद्यत
पुर्नजन्मपुनर्जन्म
त्यौहारत्योहार
दुरावस्थादुरवस्था
मिष्ठानमिष्टान्न

Question 95

निम्नलिखित वाक्य में, उस वाक्यांश को पहचानिए जिसमें मात्राओं या व्याकरण से संबंधित अशुद्धियाँ हैं| यदि कोई गलती नहीं है तो 'कोई त्रुटि नहीं है का चुनाव कीजिए।

लोगों को गंदगी के गंभीर परिणामों के बारे में/बताना होगा, जिससे कि उनको पता चले कि उनके गंदगी फैलाने से/उनके साथ-साथ पूरे वातावरण ही पर कितना नुकसान होता है।

  1. AOption (a)

    उनके साथ-साथ पूरे वातावरण ही पर कितना नुकसान होता है

  2. BOption (b)

    कोई त्रुटि नहीं है

  3. COption (c)

    बताना होगा, जिससे की उनको पता चले कि उनके गंदगी फैलाने से

  4. DOption (d)

    लोगों को गंदगी के गंभीर परिणामों के बारे में

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

उनके साथ-साथ पूरे वातावरण ही पर कितना नुकसान होता है

Why this answer is correct

सही उत्तर है- उनके साथ-साथ पूरे वातावरण ही पर कितना नुकसान होता है

Key Points

  • अशुद्ध वाक्य - लोगों को गंदगी के गंभीर परिणामों के बारे में बताना होगा,
  • जिससे कि उनको पता चले कि उनके गंदगी फैलाने से उनके साथ-साथ पूरे वातावरण ही पर कितना नुकसान होता है।
  • दिए गये वाक्य में अव्यय व कारक प्रयोग की त्रुटि है,
  • ​यहाँ 'ही पर' सार्थक शब्द नहीं है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा।
  • ​अत: सार्थक शब्द 'को' होना चाहिए।
  • शुद्ध वाक्य - लोगों को गंदगी के गंभीर परिणामों के बारे में बताना होगा,
  • जिससे कि उनको पता चले कि उनके गंदगी फैलाने से उनके साथ-साथ पूरे वातावरण को कितना नुकसान होता है।

Additional Information अव्यय व कारक संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ - 

अशुद्ध वाक्यशुद्ध वाक्य
​मै केवल इसीलिए यहाँ आया था।​'मै इसीलिए यहाँ आया था
विद्यालय के दाएँ बड़ा-सा मैदान है।विद्यालय की दाईं ओर बड़ा-सा मैदान है।
पुस्तक विद्वतापूर्ण लिखी गई है।पुस्तक विद्वतापूर्वक लिखी गई है।
दशरथ को चार पुत्र थे।दशरथ के चार पुत्र थे।
वह देर में खाना खाता है।वह देर से खाना खाता है।
घर पर सब कुशल-मंगल हैं।घर में सब कुशल-मंगल है।

नीचे दिए गए गद्य में कुछ शब्द छोड़ दिए गए हैं और प्रत्येक रिक्त स्थान के चार विकल्प दिए गए हैं। इन चारों में से कौन सा विकल्प रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति करेगा-

शहरी इलाकों में आबादी का अधिक (1) ________ वाहनों की ज्यादा संख्या और अधिक आवाजाही के (2) ________ सड़क हादसों का सबसे अधिक (3) ________ ग्रामीण इलाकों में है। एक रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, 2022 में शहरी क्षेत्रों में 54000 लोगों को (4) ________ में जान (5)________ पड़ी।

Question 96

Based on Passage: View directions & passage

रिक्त 1 के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए।

  1. AOption (a)

    घनत्व

  2. BOption (b)

    घोर

  3. COption (c)

    घना

  4. DOption (d)

    घटना

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

घनत्व

Why this answer is correct

रिक्त 1 के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प है - घनत्व

Key Points

  • वाक्य - शहरी इलाकों में आबादी का अधिक (1) घनत्व वाहनों की ज्यादा
  • संख्या और अधिक आवाजाही के (2) ________ सड़क हादसों का सबसे अधिक (3) ________ ग्रामीण इलाकों में है।
  • 'घनत्व' का अर्थ - घनता, घनापन, ठोसपन।
  • अन्य सभी विकल्प से वाक्य का सही अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा है।

Additional Information 

शब्दअर्थ
घोरभयावह, विकराल, डरावना, कठिन, कठोर।
घनासघन, गझिन, जो पास-पास हो।
घटनाकम होना, छीजना, तौल में कम होना।

Question 97

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रिक्त 2 के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए।

  1. AOption (a)

    बावजूद

  2. BOption (b)

    लिए

  3. COption (c)

    वजह

  4. DOption (d)

    परस्पर

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

बावजूद

Why this answer is correct

रिक्त 2 के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प है - बावजूद

Key Points

  • वाक्य - शहरी इलाकों में आबादी का अधिक घनत्व वाहनों की ज्यादा
  • संख्या और अधिक आवाजाही के (2) बावजूद सड़क हादसों का सबसे अधिक (3) ________ ग्रामीण इलाकों में है।
  • 'बावजूद' का अर्थ - इतना होते हुए भी, होने पर भी, तब भी, अतिरिक्त।
  • अन्य सभी विकल्प से वाक्य का सही अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा है।

Additional Information 

शब्दअर्थ
वजहकारण, हेतु, प्रकृति, तत्व।
परस्परएक दूसरे के साथ।

Question 98

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रिक्त 3 के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए। 

  1. AOption (a)

    इज्जत

  2. BOption (b)

    कारोबार

  3. COption (c)

    जोखिम

  4. DOption (d)

    परिणाम

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

जोखिम

Why this answer is correct

रिक्त 3 के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प है - जोखिम

Key Points

  • वाक्य - शहरी इलाकों में आबादी का अधिक घनत्व वाहनों की ज्यादा संख्या और अधिक आवाजाही के बावजूद सड़क हादसों का सबसे अधिक (3) जोखिम ग्रामीण इलाकों में है। ​ 
  • 'जोखिम' का अर्थ - महान होने का भाव, श्रेष्ठता, बड़प्पन।
  • अन्य सभी विकल्प से वाक्य का सही अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा है।

Additional Information 

शब्दअर्थ
इज्जतगौरव, महिमा, प्रताप, शान, सम्मान, आदर।
कारोबारकामकाज, रोज़गार, पेशा, धंधा, व्यापार, व्यवसाय।
परिणामफल, नतीजा।

Question 99

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रिक्त 4 के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए।

  1. AOption (a)

    सुविचार

  2. BOption (b)

    मंत्रालय

  3. COption (c)

    दुर्घनाओं

  4. DOption (d)

    सुविधा

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

दुर्घनाओं

Why this answer is correct

रिक्त 4 के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प है - दुर्घनाओं

Key Points

  • वाक्य - एक रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, 2022 में शहरी क्षेत्रों में 54000 लोगों को (4) दुर्घनाओं में जान (5)________ पड़ी। 
  • 'दुर्घना' का अर्थ - ऐसी बात जिसके होने से बहुत कष्ट, पीड़ा या शोक हो।
  • अन्य सभी विकल्प से वाक्य का सही अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा है।

Additional Information 

शब्दअर्थ
सुविचारअच्छी तरह और सूक्ष्मतापूर्वक किया हुआ विचार।
मंत्रालयधर्म के मंत्री की सेवा, कार्य या पेशा।
सुविधावह आराम या छूट जो विशेष रूप से उपलब्ध हुई हो।

Question 100

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रिक्त 5 के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए।

  1. AOption (a)

    चलाकी 

  2. BOption (b)

    हालात

  3. COption (c)

    बचानी

  4. DOption (d)

    गंवानी

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

गंवानी

Why this answer is correct

रिक्त 5 के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प होगा - गंवानी

Key Points

  • वाक्य - एक रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, 2022 में शहरी क्षेत्रों में 54000 लोगों को दुर्घनाओं में जान (5) गंवानी पड़ी।  
  • 'गंवानी' का अर्थ - समय बिताना या काटना।
  • अन्य सभी विकल्प से वाक्य का सही अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा है।

Additional Information 

शब्दअर्थ
चलाकीचालबाज़ी, धूर्तता, छल, चतुराई, होशियारी, दक्षता।
हालातपरिस्थिति, स्थिति, दशा।
बचानीबेचैन होने का भाव, विकलता, व्याकुलता।

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