SSC GD Constable Previous Year Paper (Held on: 1st March 2019 Shift 1)

Here the logic is :

Place value of letter - 1 

Place value of D = 4 but given D = 3, Place value of G = 7 and given G = 6.

FUN = (6 - 1) + (21 - 1) + (14 - 1) = 5 + 20 + 13 = 38

Similarly,

PRESIDENT = (16 - 1) + (18 - 1) + (5 - 1) + (19 - 1) + (9 - 1) + (4 - 1) + (5 - 1) + (14 - 1) + (20 - 1)

= 15 + 17 + 4 + 18 + 8 + 3 + 4 + 13 + 19

= 101

Hence, ‘101’ is the correct answer.

Statement → In the statement it is clearly mentioned about the location of the gateway of India which is in Mumbai and Mumbai is in India.

Conclusion → It can be concluded from the above statement that the location of the gateway of India is in India.

Hence, ‘true’ is the correct answer.

Here the logic is:

Where : Place → Where as a word refers to a place.

Similarly,

When : ? → When refers to a past, present or future time.

Hence, ‘When : Time’ is the correct answer.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows -

Conclusions:

I. Some cars are balls → True (It is definitely true from the Venn diagram)

II. All balls are cars → True (It is definitely true from the Venn diagram)

III. All cars are balls → False (It is possible but not definite)

Hence, ‘only conclusion I and II follow’ is the correct answer.

The complete pattern is - 

Hence, ‘option 4’ is the correct answer.

1. • and ÷

Given expression: 20 ÷ 10 × 100 − 10 + 100 = 910

After replacing the symbols, we get:

L.H.S = 20 + 10 × 100 - 10 ÷ 100

= 20 + 10 × 100 - 1 ÷ 10

= 20 + 1000 - 1 ÷ 10

= 20 + 999.9

= 1019.9 ≠ R.H.S

2. × and -

Given expression: 20 ÷ 10 × 100 − 10 + 100 = 910

After replacing the symbols, we get:

L.H.S = 20 ÷ 10 - 100 × 10 + 100

= 2 - 1000 + 100

= - 998 + 100

= - 898 ≠ R.H.S

3. ÷ and ×

Given expression: 20 ÷ 10 × 100 − 10 + 100 = 910

After replacing the symbols, we get:

L.H.S = 20 × 10 ÷ 100 − 10 + 100 = 910

= 20 × 10 ÷ 100 − 10 + 100

= 20 × 1 ÷ 10 − 10 + 100

= 2 - 10 + 100

= 92 ≠ RHS

4. • and -

Given expression: 20 ÷ 10 × 100 − 10 + 100 = 910

After replacing the symbols, we get:

LHS = 20 ÷ 10 × 100 + 10 - 100 = 110

= 2 × 100 + 10 - 100

= 200 + 10 - 100

= 110 = RHS

Hence, ‘+ and -’ is the correct answer.

NOTE: The question has been modified as it was erroneous.

The combination that will come next in the following series -

Hence, ‘option 1’ is the correct answer.

The mirror is placed at the right side of word -

Hence, ‘MIA’ is the correct answer.

Here the logic is:

Hence, ‘ZR’ is the correct answer.

Given:

U, V, W, X, Y and Z are seated in a circle facing the centre.

1. U is second to the left of X and second to the right of Y.

2. X is between Z and V. (Z and V positions are not clear)

Hence, ‘W’ is the correct answer.

Here the pair of words are opposite genders.

1. Brother : Sister → Brother is male gender and sister is female gender.
2. Lion : Lioness → Lion is male and lioness is female.
3. Bear : Cub → Female bear is called sows and young bear is called cub.
4. Cock : Hen → Cock is male and hen is female.

Hence, ‘Bear : Cub’ is the correct answer.

Here the logic is:

Hence, ‘CFG’ is the correct answer.

Here the logic is;

9 : 100 → 9 + 1 = 10 → 10² → 100

Similarly,

13 : ? → 13 + 1 = 14 → 14² → 196

Hence, ‘196’ is the correct answer.

Note: This question is taken from the previous year paper and given answer is as per the official answer key.

All options (Volume, Force, and Power) are physical quantities but a volt is a unit of potential difference (voltage).

Hence, ‘Volt’ is the correct answer.

Here the logic is:

1. 7³ → 343
2. 5³ → 125
3. 9³ → 729
4. 3³ → 27

Hence, ‘7 - 345’ is the correct answer.

Given data:

Five subjects: A, B, C, D, and E.

Days: Monday to Friday

1. D or E should not be either the first or the last to be studied.

 

2. C should be studied immediately after E

• Case 1:

 

• Case 2:

 

• Case 3:

 

3. B should be studied immediately after D.

• Case 2 is eliminated because there is no position left for D in the table.
• Case 1:

 

• Case 3:

 

4) One subject should be studied between each of A, C, and B.

• Case 3 is eliminated because there will be 3 subjects between A and C as shown below.
• Case 3:

• The only possible arrangement is case 1.

 

3. One subject will be studied between A and B.

 

• Therefore, the subject she reads immediately after Monday is subject E on tuesday.

Hence, ‘E’ is the correct answer.

Here the logic is:

Similarly,

Hence, ‘UTLESMSM’ is the correct answer.

Here the logic is:

France : Paris

• Paris city is the capital of France.

Similarly,

Cuba : Havana 

• Havana city is the capital of Cuba.

Hence, the correct answer is "Cuba : Havana".

Additional Information

The logic follows here is:

28 which is the wrong term doesn't follow the pattern here.

The correct series with the common pattern of +3 is

There should be 27 in the place of 28.

Hence, the correct answer is "28".

 

Here the logic is:

3 × 1 = 3

3 × 2 = 6

3 × 3 = 9

3 × 4 = 12

3 × 5 = 15

3 × 6 = 18

3 × 7 = 21

3 × 8 = 24

3 × 9 = 27

3 × 10 = 30

Hence, ‘28’ does not belong to the group.

Given:

P, Q, R, S, T and U all are facing the centre.

1. P is facing S and T is sitting to the immediate right of S.

2. R is between P and Q. (Only position left for R is immediate right of P)

Hence, ‘Q’ is the correct answer.

Here the logic is:

Hence, ‘The first bracketed number (from the left) is incorrect and the second is correct’ is the correct answer.

The pattern will appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line -

Hence, ‘option 2’ is the correct answer.

Here the logic is:

Numerator = The addition of 2

Denominator = The addition of 2 

Hence, ‘14/15’ is the correct answer.

The Venn diagram best represents the Flowers, Red, Clothes is -

Flowers - some flowers are red.

Clothes - some clothes are red.

Red - red is a colour and some flowers and clothes are red.

some part of red colour is included in the set of flowers and some with the set of clothes. Set of flowers and clothes are not included because flowers and cloths have no relation.

Hence, ‘option 2’ is the correct answer.

The given figure is embedded in the answer figure shown below -

Hence, ‘option 1’ is the correct answer.

NOTE: The question has been modified as it was erroneous.

The correct answer is Amir Khan.

Key Points

• Paani Foundation is an organization for making rural Maharashtra drought-free and prosperous.
• It was set up in 2016 by the core team of the ‘Satyamev Jayate TV show'.
• It was founded by Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao.
• Satyajit Bhatkal is the CEO of the Paani Foundation.
• Paani Foundation is supported by Tata Trusts headed by Ratan Tata, Reliance Foundation, Rajiv Bajaj, Deepak Parekh, and Ajay Piramal.

Important Points

• Amir Khan is an influential actor in Indian cinema.
• He was honored with the Padma Shri award in 2003.
• He was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2010.
• He received an honorary title from the Government of China in 2017.
• Previously he was appointed as the national brand ambassador of UNICEF to promote child nutrition.

Additional Information

• Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian film actor.
• He was honored by the World Economic Forum with their annual Crystal Award for his leadership in championing children's and women's rights in India in 2018.
• Salman Khan is an Indian film actor.
• He is the founder of the Mumbai-based charity "Being Human Foundation".
• Ranveer Singh is an Indian film actor.

The correct answer is Rahul Bhatia.

Key Points

• Rahul Bhatia is an Indian businessman.
• He co-founded IndiGo Airlines with Rakesh Gangwal in 2006.
• IndiGo Airlines commenced its operations on 4^th August 2006.
• The headquarters of IndiGo Airlines is at Gurugram, Haryana.
• IndiGo is India's biggest airline by market share.
• It is the largest airline in India by passengers carried and fleet size.
• Rono Dutta is the current CEO of IndiGo Airlines.
• IndiGo Airlines became the first Indian airline to operate 1,500 daily flights in 2019.
• IndiGo Airlines became India's first airline to have a fleet size of more than 250 aircraft in 2019.

Additional Information

• Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is the chairperson and managing director of Biocon Limited.
• Biocon Limited is a biotechnology company based in Bangalore.
• Pawan Munjal is the Chairman, Managing Director & CEO of Hero Motocorp.
• Y C Deveshwar was the chairman of ITC Limited.
• He was the longest-serving CEO of any Indian company.
• He served as the Chairman and MD of Air India from 1991 to 1994.

The correct answer is Dungri-La.

Key Points

• Among the options, the Dungri La pass has the highest motorable mountain road in the world.
• Dungri La pass is also called Mana Pass.
• It is situated at the border between Tibet and India in the state of Uttarakhand.
• It is the second-highest motorable mountain road in the world, after Umling La.
• Dungri La pass connects India to Tibet through the Zanskar mountain range.
• It was constructed between 2005 and 2010 by the Border Roads Organisation.
• It has an elevation around 5.582m (18,314 ft) above mean sea level.
• It is the last point between India and China's Border.

Additional Information

• Jelep La is a high mountain pass on the border of Sikkim and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
• It connects Lhasa to India.
• Nathu La is a mountain pass in Sikkim.
• It connects Sikkim with China's Autonomous Region Tibet.
• Shipki La is a high mountain pass and border post on the India-China border.
• It is located in Himachal Pradesh.

The correct answer is Vitamin B2.

Key Points

• Riboflavin present in fish is also known as Vitamin B2.
• Vitamin B2 is a water-soluble vitamin.
• Milk, eggwhite, liver, kidney are the sources of Vitamin B2.
• Vitamin B2 is necessary for normal cell function, growth, and energy production.
• Vitamin B2 is sensitive to light.
• The pale yellow color of the milk is due to the presence of Vitamin B2.
• Cheilosis (fissuring at corners of mouth and lips), digestive disorders, and burning sensation of the skin are the deficiency diseases of vitamin B2.

Additional Information

• Vitamin B12 is also known as cobalamin.
• Vitamin B12 contains a metal component.
• It is required for the formation and maturation of RBCs.
• Pernicious anemia is a Vitamin B12 deficiency disease.
• Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin.
• Chemical name: Ascorbic acid.
• Helps in keeping teeth, gums, and joints healthy.
• Deficiency diseases: Scurvy.
• Vitamin K helps in blood floating by forming prothrombin after an injury.
• Hemorrhage is the deficiency diseases of Vitamin K.

The correct answer is Lawn tennis.

Key Points

• ‘Vijay Amritraj’ was a legendary Indian lawn tennis player.
• He played his first Grand Prix event in 1970.
• He reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon and US Open in 1973.
• He was a part of the Indian Davis Cup team that reached the finals in 1974 and 1987.
• He reached his career-best ranking in singles (world No. 16) in 1980.
• He was appointed a United Nations ambassador for peace in 2001.
• He founded "the Vijay Amritraj Foundation" in 2006.
• He was honored with the Padma Shri award in 1983.

Important Points

• Important tennis players in India are:
• Sania Mirza.
• Rohan Bopanna.
• Ankita Raina.
• Leander Paes.
• Mahesh Bhupathi.
• Prajnesh Gunneswaran.

Additional Information

• Important swimming players in India are:
• Virdhawal Khade.
• Sajan Prakash.
• Shivani Kataria.
• Sandeep Sejwal.
• Mihir Sen.
• Important rifle shooting players in India are:
• Gagan Narang.
• Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.
• Abhinav Bindra.
• Vijay Kumar.
• Important badminton players in India are:
• P. V. Sindhu.
• Saina Nehwal.
• Pullela Gopichand.
• Srikanth Kidambi.
• Ashwini Ponnappa.

The correct answer is Assam.

Key Points

• ‘Talatal Ghar’ is a historical monument situated in Assam.
• Talatal Ghar is an example of Tai Ahom architecture.
• It was initially built as an army base.
• It consists of two secret tunnels and three floors below ground level which were used as exit routes during the Ahom wars.
• It is the largest of all Tai Ahom monuments.
• The Rangpur Palace is the underground structure within the Talatal Ghar.
• The earliest constructions of Talatal Ghar were commissioned by Swargadeo Rudra Singha in AD 1698.

Additional Information 

• Important monuments situated in Assam are:
• Rangamati Mosque.
• Sivadol, Neghriting.
• Sri Kameswar Temple.
• Rang Ghar.
• Important monuments situated in West Bengal are:
• Chandraketu's Fort.
• Warren Hasting’s House.
• Jatar Deul.
• Lalji Temple.
• Important monuments situated in Sikkim are:
• Dubdi Monastery.
• Pemayangtse Monastery.
• Rabdentse.
• Important monuments situated in Odisha are:
• Barabati Fort.
• Churangarh Fort.
• Konark Sun Temple.
• Image of Talathal Ghar:

The correct answer is ​Kerala.

• Theyyam is a popular dance form of North Kerala (Malabar region).

Key Points

• It has been practiced since thousands of years.
• It is a ritual dance done for impressing Goddess Kali and is a Dravidian art form.
• It got its name from the word ‘Devam’ (Malayalam word) which means ‘God’.
• The people of Kerala consider it as a road to take blessings from God.
• It is generally performed by males and it belongs to the lower caste community.
• There are approximately 400 types of Theyyam.
• Theyyam, Chakyar Koothu, and Thiruvathirakali are the art-forms of Kerala.

The correct answer is 2013.

• The National Food Security Act (NFSA) was passed on July 5, 2013.

Key Points

• It aimed at strengthening food security for the people.
• It made the right to food’ legal liability for three-fourth of the rural population and half of the urban population approximately.
• It provides food security by providing cereals and pulses at subsidy prices and is distributed to the common people through Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).
• Chhattisgarh government was the first who took the initiative to pass the first food security act in the country.

The correct answer is Awadhi.

Key Points 

• “Ramcharitmanas’ is a book written by Tulsidas in the Awadhi language.
• Ramcharitmanas is Tulsidas’s magnum opus.
• It is composed of seven chapters.
• Baalakaanda is the first and the longest of the seven chapters of Ramacharitamanas.
• Kishkindhakaanda is the shortest chapter of Ramacharitamanas.
• Ramcharitmanas is an example of an extraordinary combination of supreme devotion and pure non-dualistic philosophy.

Important Points

• Tulsidas was a poet in India who lived during the medieval times of Indian history.
• He was born in Rajpur in the Banda district of Uttar Pradesh in the 16th century.
• He is considered to be an incarnation of Valmiki.
• Other notable works of Tulsidas are:
• Vinaya Patrika.
• Gitavali.
• Dohavali.
• Kavitavali.
• Baravai Ramayana.
• Janaki Mangal.
• Ramalala Nahachhu.
• Sankata Mochana.
• Vairagya Sandipini.

Additional Information

• Awadhi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in northern India.
• It is closely related to Hindi and is considered by many as an Eastern dialect of Hindi.
• It is usually written with the Devanagari alphabet, or with the Kaithi alphabet, or with a mixture of the two.
• It first appeared in writing during the 12th century in the work of Damodara Pandita.

The correct answer is Primary.

• Economic sectors are a group of economic activities classified based on several criteria.
• It can be classified into primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors.

Key Points 

• The primary sector of the economy is related to agriculture.
• The primary sector is also called 'agriculture and related sector'.
• The production of a commodity through the natural process is an activity associated with the primary sector.
• The primary sector is related to the extraction and harvesting of natural products.
• The primary sector consists of agriculture, dairy, fishing, forestry.

Additional Information 

• The secondary sector is also called the manufacturing sector.
• It covers activities in which natural products are changed into other forms through ways of manufacturing that we associate with industrial activities.
• It is also called as industrial sector.
• ​The tertiary sector consists of some essential services that may not directly help in the production of goods.
• The other name of the tertiary sector is 'service sector'.
• It provides services such as retail sales, entertainment, and financial organizations.
• Services based on information technology such as an internet cafe, ATM booths, call centers, and software companies are coming under the tertiary sector.
• The quaternary sector is said to the intellectual aspect of the economy.
• The quaternary sector along with the tertiary sector has replaced most of the primary and secondary employment as the basis for economic growth

The correct answer is Beijing.

• Beijing will host the 2022 winter Olympics.

Key Points

• It is officially called the 24 Winter Olympics game.
• With this hosting, Beijing will become the first city in the world to host both the summer and winter Olympics.
• This event is scheduled to take place from 4 to 20 February 2022.
• This Olympics began in the year 1896.
• Since then 28 Summer Olympics have been held in 23 cities and 23 winter Olympics conducted in 20 cities.
• Also, three summer and two winter Olympics had to be cancelled or rescheduled due to war.

The correct answer is John Maynard Keynes.

• British economist John Maynard Keynes proposed the theory of Fiscal policy.

Key Points

• He gave a different outlook for macroeconomics and economic policies of the government.
• He is well known for the theory called ‘Keynesian Economics’.
• Initially, the theory was that if a worker is flexible in their wage demands that will automatically provide full employment but he argued that total demand determines the total supply and the level of unemployment.
• He proposed the use of monetary and fiscal policy to mitigate the effect of economic recession and depression.
• He died on April 21, 1946.

Additional Information

• Adam Smith is called the ‘father of capitalism'.
• Milton Friedman gave emphasis on monetary policy and his theory of money came to be known as monetarism.
• John Nash was an American mathematician.

The correct answer is 1986.

• To make modern amendments relating to consumer protection and enhance the scope of the existing laws so that it becomes more effective Consumer Protection Act 2018 has replaced the old Consumer Protection Act 1986.

Key Points

• It was passed in Lok Sabha in December 2018.
• New definitions such as the definition of e-commerce have been added into the new act.
• The definition of consumers now includes buying goods and services from online platforms like Flipkart, Airbnb.
• Consumer Protection Act 2018 came into force on 20 July 2019 establishing the Central Consumer Protection Act promoting quality for protection, promotion, and enforcement of rights of consumers.

The correct answer is Margosa tree.

• Common name for ‘Azadirachta indica’ is Neem tree or Margosa tree.

Key Points

• It belongs to the Mahogany family.
• This tree was native to the forest of Bhutan but it is now cultivated on a large scale in Malaysia, India and Pakistan.
• In India, it is found throughout the country.
• Neem contains several health benefits like it has antibacterial properties, controls diabetes, increases blood circulation, helps in treating ulcers, maintains oral hygiene and helpful in curing leprosy.
• Thus it is important as a medicinal plant, source of organic pesticide and timber.

The correct answer is 395.

• As of January 2019, there were 395 articles in the Indian Constitution.

Key Points

• Currently, the constitution has a Preamble and 470 articles grouped into 25 parts.
• The constitution is the topmost law of India.
• It is a document that provides laws for political structures, powers, and duties of the government.
• It includes fundamental rights, directive principles, and duties of a citizen.
• India's constitution is the largest constitution in the world.
• It was adopted on 26 November 1949 by the Constituent Assembly of India and became effective on 26 January 1950.

The correct answer is Harshavardhana.

Key Points

• Harshavardhana was one of the most important emperors in India.
• He ruled North India from 606 to 647 CE.
• He was one of the most successful emperors of the Pushyabhuti dynasty.
• The Pushyabhuti dynasty is also known as the Vardhana dynasty.
• It came into prominence after the decline of the Gupta Empire.
• Prabhakara Vardhana was the first king of the Pushyabhuti dynasty.
• With the commencement of the 7th century, Harshavardhana ascended the throne of Thaneshwar and Kannauj.
• He ascended the throne of the Vardhana dynasty at the age of 16.
• He extended his empire from north India to the Narmada River in central India.
• His administration was similar to that of the administration of the Gupta Empire.
• Famous Chinese traveler Xuanzang visited India during his period.
• He was defeated by a South Indian ruler Pulakeshin II.
• His biography "Harshacharita" was written by famous poet Banabhatta.
• He was also renowned for organizing a grand Buddhist convocation in 643 CE.
• He left for the holy abode in the year 647 CE.

Additional Information 

• Krishnadevaraya was the emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire.
• He ruled the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509 to 1529.
• He was the third and greatest ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty.
• Rajendra Chola I was one of the greatest rulers of the Chola Empire.
• He succeeded his father Rajaraja Chola I in 1014 CE.
• Chandragupta II was one of the most powerful emperors of the Gupta Empire.
• He was popularly known as "Vikramaditya".

The correct answer is Chhattisgarh.

• The Festival of ‘Hareli’ is celebrated in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

Key Points

• It is a regional public holiday that is celebrated on Shravan Amavasya that is the new moon day marking the beginning of Shravan month.
• On this day farmers worship their machines and cows.
• Goddess ‘Kutki Dai’ is worshipped for good crops.
• It also marks the beginning of a 75-day festival called Bastar Dussehra Mahapaur celebrated by tribals of Chhattisgarh.
• It is derived from the Hindi word ‘Hariyali’ which means greenery as it is the time of the annual monsoon season so there is greenery all over the place.

Important festivals of different states are:

The correct answer is 115.

Key Points 

• The Human Capital Index is an annual report prepared by the World Bank.
• The Human Capital Index is a benchmark key components of human capital across countries.
• The ranking was directed by Simeon Djankov and Federica Saliola.
• Former Nobel Prize(economics) winner Paul Romer started the measurement.
• The World Bank released its first report on the Human Capital Index (HCI) as part of the World Development Report 2019.
• India is ranked at 115 positions in the index with its score of 0.44.
• India was ranked 115^th out of 157 countries.
• Singapore became the top-ranked country in Human Capital Index (HCI) ranking 2018.

Additional Information 

• India has been ranked at the 116th position in the latest edition(2020) of the World Bank’s annual Human Capital Index.
• India was ranked 116^th out of 174 countries.
• ​India’s rank in the World Bank’s Human Capital Index (HCI) rankings as of 2023 is 116 out of 195 countries.

The correct answer is Godavari.

Key Points

• Godavari is the longest river in South India.
• It is the largest peninsular river in India.
• It originates from Brahmagiri hills in Maharashtra.
• It flows through the Indian states of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh.
• The Godavari is also referred to as “Dakshin Ganga’.
• It is the second-longest river in India.
• Sriram Sagar Dam, Jayakwadi Dam, and Ghatghar Dam are the major dams associated with the Godavari.
• Manjira, Darna, Manair, Sabari, Pranahita, and Indravati are the major tributaries of the Godavari river.

Additional Information 

• Narmada is the largest west-flowing peninsular river in India.
• It flows through a rift valley between Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
• The Sardar Sarovar dam is built on the Narmada river.
• Narmada is also known as the lifeline of Madhya Pradesh'.
• The Krishna River is the second-largest east-flowing peninsular river in India.
• It originates near Mahabaleshwar.
• It is also called "Telugu Ganga".
• Almatti dam is constructed across the Krishna river.
• The Tungabhadra River is a tributary of the Krishna river.
• It is formed by the confluence of the Tunga River and the Bhadra River.
• The Tungabhadra was known by the name "Pampa" during the epic period.

Rivers map of India:

The correct answer is Pondicherry.

Key Points

• Pondicherry is a union territory in India,
• Pondicherry was the capital of the French colony in India.
• Pondicherry is also called 'India's Little France'.
• The French laid their supremacy on Pondicherry in the year 1673.
• French East India Company set up a trading center at Pondicherry in 1674.
• The name Pondicherry was renamed Puducherry in 2006.

Important Points

• Puducherry comprises of the erstwhile French colonies viz. Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.
• The Puducherry and Karaikal regions are surrounded by Tamilnadu.
• Mahe is surrounded by Kerala.
• Yanam is surrounded by Andra Pradesh.
• Pondicherry was under French rule for 138 years.
• The British “East India Company” captured Puducherry in 1761 from the French and restored the French Company administration by the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
• The British “East India Company returned the Puducherry to the French “East India Company” in 1816.
• It was merged with the Indian Union on 1^st November 1954.
• Puducherry became officially an integral part of India in 1963.

Additional Information

• Calicut is the oldest city in Kerala.
• ♦♦Calicut was the former capital of Lakshadweep.
• Cochin is popularly known as "queen of the Arabian sea".
• Kochi is the first e-port in India.
• Goa is the smallest state in India.
• Goa got independence from the Portuguese in 1961.

The correct answer is Swine flu.

Key Points

• Swine flu is a disease caused by the virus.
• It is also known as the H1N1 flu.
• Swine flu is caused by the H1N1 virus.
• It spreads via pigs.
• Swine flu is a respiratory disease that occurs in pigs that is caused by the Influenza A virus.
• It was first discovered in humans and became a pandemic in 2009.
• The virus is contagious and can spread from human to human.

Additional Information 

• Nipah is a virus infection in humans.
• Nipah virus can be transmitted to humans from animals such as bats or from contaminated foods.
• It can be transmitted directly from human-to-human.
• It was first recognized in 1999 in Malaysia.
• Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito.
• These mosquitoes bite during the day and night.
• There is no vaccine or medicine for Zika.
• It was first identified in Uganda in 1947.
• Plague is an infectious disease caused by bacteria.
• It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis.
• It is found in small mammals and their fleas.

The correct answer is Newton’s third law of motion.

• Newton's third law of motion explains the horse and the cart problem.
• The movement of a horse-drawn carriage is an example of Newton’s third law of motion.

Key Points

• According to this law, the ground pushes the horse in a forwarding direction making it move forward.
• The cart attached to the horse also moves in the forward direction and the horse pulls the cart because the cart is pulling the horse with an equal and opposite force that causes the movement of the cart and the horse.
• It can be understood by the term ‘horse pulls the cart’ and ‘cart pulls the horse’.
• These forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

Additional Information

Ohm’s law:

• At constant temperature, the current flowing through a resistance is directly proportional to the potential difference across its end.

• I ∝ V

• $I=\frac{1}{R}\times V$

• V = I R 

• Where V = the potential difference, R = resistance, and I = current flowing.

Archimedes principle:

• The principle of Archimedes states “When a body is immersed in a liquid, an upward thrust, equal to the weight of the liquid displaced, acts on it.”

• Thus, when a solid is fully immersed in a liquid, it loses weight which is equal to the weight of the liquid it displaces.

• i.e., $Apperent;weight = actual;weight - buoyant;force = mg - \rho gV$

• where m is the mass of the object, ρ is the density of the fluid

• The upward force applied to the object is called the buoyant force.

• Here,

• ρ = density of liquid

• g = acceleration due to gravity

• V = volume of liquid displaced by the object

Avogadro's law:

• It states that equal volumes of all gases under the same conditions of temperature and pressure contain an equal number of molecules.
• Mathematically it can be written as V ∝ n, where n is the number of moles of the gas.
• The number of molecules in one mole of a gas is 6.022 x 1023 and is known as the Avogadro constant.

The correct answer is ​Stratosphere.

• Ozone Layer lies in the stratosphere which is 15 to 30 km above the Earth's surface.

Key Points

• The ozone layer acts as a shield for the earth that absorbs Sun's ultraviolet radiation.
• It is mainly found in the lower portion of the stratosphere and its thickness varies from one place to another.
• It absorbs 97 to 99% of the Sun's ultraviolet light of medium frequency.
• The chemical formula of ozone is O₃ as it contains three oxygen atoms.

Additional Information

• Today Ozone Layer is getting depleted due to the use of chemicals by the industries mainly chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
• This depletion has threatened life on earth like increased skin cancer in humans and other environmental problems.
• September 16 has been declared as ‘International Day for the preservation of Ozone layer’ by the United Nations General Assembly.

The correct answer is The Bharatiya Janta Party.

• Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) of India is currently the largest party with the highest number of active members whose primary membership is exceeding 50 million.

Key Points

• It has been active since April 6, 1980 (40 years ago).
• As of 2019 claimed number of members in this party is 180 million.
• Followed by Bhartiya Janata Party the next one is the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) of China.
• Its primary members have also exceeded 50 million.
• It has been active since 1st July 1921.
• As of 2019 claimed number of members in this party is 90 million.

The correct answer is Twinkle Khanna.

• The book 'Legend of Lakshmi Prasad is a collection of 4 stories written by Indian newspaper columnist, film actress, and interior designer Twinkle Khanna.

Key Points

• The book was published on 7^th November 2016.
• It contains four stories namely ‘The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad’, ‘Salam Noni Appa’, ‘if the weather permits’ and ‘the sanitary man of Sacred land’.
• The stories are based on feminism
• The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad is a story about a girl who changes the situation of her village with her idea.
• It revolves around the view of society about young girls.

Important Books:

GIVEN:

H.C.F and L.C.M = 12 and 240 and one number = 24

FORMULA USED:

H.C.F × L.C.M = Product of one number and another number

CALCULATION:

H.C.F and L.C.M = 12 and 240 and one number = 24

H.C.F × L.C.M = Product of one number and another number

⇒ 12 × 240 = 24 × another number

⇒ another number = 120

∴ the another number = 120

GIVEN:

Rama and Hari  together can finish a piece of work in 15 days

Rama works twice as fast as Hari

FORMULA USED:

 Work = Efficiency × No. of days

CALCULATION:

Rama works twice as fast as Hari

⇒ The efficiency of Rama: Hari = 2:1

⇒ Total Work = Efficiency of (Rama + Hari) × Total number of days to finish the work

⇒ 3 × 15 = 45

⇒ No. of days required to finish whole work by Hari alone = Total work/Efficiency

⇒ 45/1 = 45

∴ Hari can finish the whole work alone in 45 Days

GIVEN:

Two numbers are 20% and 40% more than the third number

CALCULATION: 

Let the third number be 100

⇒ 1st and 2nd number are 120 and 140

⇒ 1st Number: 2nd Number = 120: 140

⇒ 6: 7

∴ The ratio of 1st and 2nd Number is 6: 7

Given:

Distance between the two stations is 500 km,

Train A starts at 9 am with Speed of 60 km/hr and 

Another train starts from station ‘B’ at 10 am and travels towards ‘A’ at 40 km/hrs.

Formula Used:

Distance = (Sum of the speed of both train × Time)

When both the train moves in the opposite direction

Calculation:

Firstly move Train A for 1 hr so that both trains start at the same time

i.e at 10 am from both the station A and B

⇒ Distance covered by Train in 1 hr with a speed of 60 km/hr moving towards station B = 60 km

⇒ Distance between the two trains now becomes = 500 - 60 = 440 km

⇒ Distance = (Sum of the speed of both train × Time)

⇒ 440 = (40 + 60) × time

⇒ Time = 440/100 = 4.4 hr = 4 hr and 24 min

∴ Both the train meet with each other at (10 am + 4 hr 24 min) = 2.24 PM

Given:

The area of a rectangle is 27m2

Length is 3 times its breadth

Concept:

Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth 

Perimeter of rectangle = 2 × (Length + Breadth)

Calculation:

Let the breadth of the rectangle be x meter

From question 

Length = 3 × x = 3x

Now,

⇒ 27 = 3x × x

⇒ 27 = 3x2

⇒ x2 = 27/3

⇒ x2 = 9

⇒ x = 3

Breadth = 3 meter 

Length = 3 × 3 = 9 meter

Now,

⇒ Perimeter = 2 × (9 + 3)

⇒ 2 × 12

⇒ 24 m

∴ Perimeter = 24 m

Given:

Two successive discounts are 5%

The marked Price is Rs24,500

Formula Used:

Net Discount % = (– X – Y + XY/100),

Where X and Y are two successive discounts.

S.P = M.P × (100 – D%)/100

Where,

SP is Selling price,

MP is Marked price,

D is Discount

Calculation:

Using the formula, Net Discount,

⇒ – 5 – 5 + 25/100

⇒ – 10 + .25

⇒ – 9.75%

S.P = M.P × (100 - D%)/100

⇒ S.P = 24,500 × (100 - 9.75)/100

⇒ S.P = 24,500 × 90.25/100

⇒ S.P = 22,111.25

∴ Selling Price (S.P) of Sofa is Rs 22,111.25

Given:

Shopkeeper selling on article for ₹46 loses 8%

Concept Used:

Selling price = Cost price – Loss

Selling price = Cost price + profit

Calculation:

Let cost price of the article is 100%

Loss is 8%

Selling price (100 – 8) = 92%

Accordingly,

92% = 46

⇒ 100% = (46/92) × 100

⇒ 100% = 50

Cost price of the article is Rs. 50

He has to gain 6%

Selling price should be (100 + 6) = 106%

100% = 50

⇒ 106% = (50/100) × 106

⇒ 106% = 53

∴ In order to gain of 6%, the selling price of the article should be Rs. 53

Alternate Method

Let the CP be Rs. 100

Now he sold for 8% loss,

⇒ SP = (100 – 8)/100 × 100

⇒ SP = 92

According to the question,

⇒ 92 = 46

⇒ 1 = 46/92 = 1/2      ----(I)

Now he sold at 6% profit,

New SP = (100 + 6)/100 × 100

⇒ New SP = 106

Using result (I), we get

New SP = 106 × 1/2 = 53

∴ In order to gain of 6%, the selling price of the article should be Rs. 53

Given:

Science : Maths : Language is 2 : 4 : 9.

Increased by 10%, 20% and 40% respectively.

Calculation: 

Let the number of students studying in Science, Mathematics, and Language be 2x, 4x, 9x respectively.

Their respective number increases by 10%, 20%, and 40%,

⇒ 2x × 110/100 : 4x × 120/100  : 9x × 140/100

⇒ 11 : 24: 63

∴ Required new ratio will be 11: 24: 63

Given:

Average marks of six students are 48. The mark 45 is misread as 54.

Concept Used:

Average = (Sum of all entry)/(Number of total entry)

Calculation:

Average marks of six students are 48

Total marks of six students = 48 × 6

⇒ 288

The mark 45 is misread as 54

Sum of numbers of five students is (288 – 54) = 234

Actual sum of marks of six students = (234 + 45)

⇒ 279

The correct average = (279/6)

⇒ 46.5

∴ The correct average is 46.5

Shortcut Trick

Wrongly more number counted = (54 – 45) = 9

By mistake average increased by 9/6 = 1.5

The correct average = (48 – 1.5) 

⇒ 46.5

∴ The correct average is 46.5

Given:

The total population in the district D₄ is 35000

Percentage of the population below the poverty line in the district D₄ is 25%

The ratio of male and female above the poverty line in the district D₄ is 4 : 3

Concept Used:

Concept of percentage and ratio

Calculation:

Percentage of the population below the poverty line in the district D₄ is 25%

That means the percentage of the population above the poverty line in the district D₄ is 75%

The total population in the district D₄ is 35000

Population above the poverty line is (75/100) × 35000

⇒ 26250

The ratio of male and female above the poverty line is 4 : 3

Number of the female above the poverty line in the district D₄ is (3/7) × 26250

⇒ 11250

∴ Number of females above the poverty line in the district D₄ is 11250

Given:

The ratio of areas of two squares is 16 : 9

Concept Used:

Area of square = side × side

The perimeter of square = 4 × side

Calculation:

Area of 1^st square/Area of 2^nd square = 16/9

⇒ (side × side) of 1^st square/(side × side) of 2^nd square = 16/9

⇒ side of 1^st square/side of 2^nd square = √(16/9)

⇒ side of 1^st square/side of 2^nd square = 4/3

Side of 1^st square is 4k      [Where ‘k’ is a constant]

Side of 2^nd square is 3k     [Where ‘k’ is a constant]

The perimeter of 1^st square is 4 × 4k = 16k

The perimeter of 2^nd square is 4 × 3k = 12k

The ratio of the perimeter of two square is 16k : 12K

⇒ 16 : 12

∴ The ratio of their perimeter is 16 : 12

Shortcut Trick Area of square = a²

perimeter of square  = 4a

⇒ 16 : 9

⇒ (4)² : (3)²

Perimeter = 4 × 4 : 4 × 3

⇒ 16 : 12

∴ The ratio of their perimeter is 16 : 12

Given:

The average age of 40 students is 12 years

When the teacher’s age is included to it, the average increases by 1

Concept Used:

Sum of all quantity = Average × Number of quantities

Calculation:

The average age of 40 students is 12 years

Sum of the age of 40 students is 40 × 12 = 480 years

When the teacher’s age is included to it, the average increases by 1

Then average age (12 + 1) = 13 years and total number of man is (40 + 1) = 41

Then total age = (41 × 13) years

⇒ 533 years

Age of the teacher is (533 – 480) = 53 years

 

 

Alternative Method:

Average age increased by 1 years

Total age increase of 40 students is 40 years

New average age = (12 + 1) = 13 year

∴ age of the teacher = (40 + 13) = 53 years

Given:

30 ÷ 6 × 5 of (2 + 3) - 12(3 × 2)

Formula used:

VBODMAS Rule

Calculation:

$30 \div 6 \times 5 \text{ of } (2 + 3) - 12(3 \times 2)$

⇒ $30 \div 6 \times 5 \text{ of } 5 - 12(6)$

⇒ $30 \div 6 \times 25 - 72$

⇒ $5 \times 25 - 72$

⇒ $125 - 72$

⇒ 53

∴ The correct answer is option (4).

The difference between the upper limit and the lower limit of the class interval is called class size.

To present a large amount of data so that a reader can make sense of it easily, we condense it into groups like 0-9, 10-19,20-29, 30-39, . . ., 90-99. These groupings are called ‘classes’ or ‘class intervals, and their size is called the class size or class width, which is 10 in this case.

In each of these classes, the least number is called the ‘lower class limit’ and the greatest number is called the ‘upper-class limit’, e.g., in 20-29, 20 is the ‘lower class limit’ and 29 is the ‘upper-class limit’.

Note that we can have any class size, we can create classes with sizes 20 or 25 or 30 also. Also, note that in this case, the classes are non-overlapping.

Additional Information The difference between the true upper limit and true lower limit of a class interval is called the class size.

Class size remains the same for all class intervals.

For ex: For the class interval 10 - 20

Class size is 10, i.e., (20 - 10 = 10)

Range: The difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the observation is called the range.

For ex, If the maximum value is 20 and the minimum value is 0.

Therefore, range = 20 - 0 = 20

∴ The difference between the upper limit and the lower limit of the class interval is called class size.

GIVEN:

Time(n) = 2 years, Rate(R) = 5% per annum and Interest(I) = Rs205

FORMULA USED:

A = P (1 + R/100)ⁿ 

Where A → Amounts → (Principal + Interest),

P → Principal

R → Rate per annum

n → Number of years

Simple Interest (S.I) = P × R × T/100

CALCULATION:

A = P (1 + R/100)n

⇒ (P + 205) = P (1 + 5/100)²

⇒ (P + 205) = P (1 + 1/20)²

⇒ (P + 205) = P × 21/20 × 21/20

⇒ P + 205 = 441P/400

⇒ 205 = - P + 441P/400

⇒ 205 = 41P/400

⇒ P = Rs 2000  

Simple Interest (S.I) = P × R × T/100

⇒ S.I = 2000 × 5 × 2/100

∴ Simple Interest is Rs200.

Given:

Selling Price of TV is Rs8500

Loss% is 15%, 

Profit% = 5%

Formula Used:

S.P = C.P × (100 – Loss%)/100

Where,

SP is Selling Price,

CP is Cost Price

Calculation:

S.P = C.P × (100 – Loss%)/100

⇒ 8500 = C.P × (100 – 15)/100

⇒ 8500 = C.P × 85/100

⇒ C.P = Rs. 10,000

In order to gain 5%, Required selling price,

⇒ S.P = C.P × (100 + Profit%)/100

⇒ S.P = 10,000 × 105/100

⇒ S.P = 10,500

∴ In order to gain 5% profit, Required selling price is Rs10,500.

Alternate Method

Let the CP be Rs. 100

Then SP is = (100 – 15)/100

⇒ SP is Rs. 85

According to the question,

⇒ 85 = 8500

⇒ 1 = 8500/85 = 100

CP = 100 × 100

⇒ CP = 10,000

Now 5% on this,

⇒ 10,000 × (100 + 5)/100

⇒ 10,500

∴ In order to gain 5% profit, Required selling price is Rs10,500.

GIVEN:

Speed of train = 72 km/hr and Time taken = 15 min

FORMULA USED:

Distance = Speed × Time

CALCULATION:

Speed = 72 km/hr  and Time = 15 min = 15/60 = 1/4 hr

⇒ Distance = Speed × Time

⇒ Distance = 72 × 1/4 = 18 km

∴ Distance covered = 18 km

Given:

The total population in the district D₃ is 40,000

The percentage of the population below the poverty level in the district D₃ is 20%

Concept Used:

Number of people below the poverty line,

⇒ (Total percentage/100) × Total number of people

Calculation:

The number of people below the poverty line in district D₃,

⇒ (20/100) × 40,000

⇒ 8,000

∴ 8,000 people are below the poverty line in district D₃.

Given

25 of 4 - 30 + (22 + 18)

Concept

By using the BODMAS rule.

Calculation

25 of 4 - 30 + (22 + 18)

Square of 2 = 4

Now,

⇒ 25 of 4 - 30 + (4 + 18)

⇒ 25 of 4 - 30 + 22

⇒ 25 × 4 - 30 + 22

⇒ 100 - 30 + 22

⇒ 122 - 30

⇒ 92

∴ 25 of 4 - 30 + (22 + 18) = 92

Given:

The wheel makes 4000 revolutions to cover a distance 60 km

Concept Used:

Circumference of a circle of radius r is 2πr

Calculation:

Distance is 60 km = 60000 meter

Total number of revolution is 4000

In one revolution distance covered = 60000/4000 meter

⇒ 15 meter

Let, the radius of the wheel be r

2πr = 15

⇒ 2 × (22/7) × r = 15

⇒ r = 15 × (7/ 22) × (1/2)

⇒ r = 105/44

⇒ r = 2.3863..

⇒ r = 2.39

∴ The radius of the wheel is 2.39 meter

Given

Total population in D₁ = 30,000

Percentage of population below poverty level in district D₁ = 15%

Ratio of male and female below poverty line = 2 : 3 

Calculation

⇒ 15% of 30,000 

⇒ (15/100) × 30,000

⇒ 4500 

Now, 

Let ratio or male and female below poverty line in x 

Male : Female = 2x : 3x

From question,

⇒ 2x + 3x = 4500

⇒ 5x = 4500

⇒ x = 4500/5

⇒ x = 900

⇒ Number of female under below poverty line in the district D₁ = 3 × 900 

⇒ Number of female under below poverty line in the district D₁ = 2700

∴ Number of female under below poverty line in the district D1 = 2700

Given

Two numbers are less than a third number by 64% and 25% respectively

Concept

(Less or More)% = [(Difference between number)/Original number] × 100

Calculation

Let the third number = 100 

⇒ First number = 100 - (64% of 100)

⇒ First number = 100 - 64 = 36

⇒ Second number = 100 - (25% of 100)

⇒ Second number = 100 - 25 = 75

Now, 

Difference between second number and first number

⇒ 75 - 36 = 39

Now,

⇒ Less % = (39/75) × 100

⇒ Less % = 52%

∴ The percentage of first number less than second number = 52%

Given:

The sum will be thrice of it. Rate of interest is 5%

Concept Used:

The simple interest of a principal p at the rate of interest r% in t years is (prt/100)

Calculation:

The sum will be thrice of the principal, that means interest will be double of the principal

Let, principal, is p and time is t years

Rate of interest is 5%

(p × t × 5)/100 = 2p

⇒ Pt/20 = 2p

⇒ t = 2 × 20

⇒ t = 40

∴ In 40 year the sum will be thrice of it at the rate of interest 5% per annum.

Given:

(x + y) : (x - y) = 3 : 2

Concept Used:

Concept of ratio:

The ratio of two number 8 and 10 is 8 : 10 i.e. 4 : 5

Ratio will be always in their least form

Calculation:

(x + y) : (x – y) = 3 : 2

⇒ (x + y)/(x – y) = 3/2

⇒ 2x + 2y = 3x – 3y

⇒ 3x – 2x = 2y + 3y

⇒ x = 5y      ----(1)

(x² + y²) : (x² – y²)

⇒ {(5y)² + y²} : {(5y)² – y²}

⇒ (25y² + y²) : (25y² – y²)

⇒ 26y² : 24y²

⇒ 26 : 24

⇒ 13 : 12

∴ (x² + y²) : (x² – y²) = 13 : 12

Given:

Pipe A can empty the tank in 20 minutes and

Pipe B has a diameter twice as that of A

i.e Pipe B has twice the efficiency of Pipe A

Formula Used:

Total Capacity = Efficiency × Time

Concept used:

The efficiency of a pipe is directly proportional to,

The square of the radius of the pipe

Calculation:

The ratio of the diameter of A and B = 1 ∶ 2

The ratio of the radius of pipe A and B = 1/2 ∶ 2/2 

The ratio of the radius of pipe A and B = 1 ∶ 2

Now by using the concept,

The ratio of efficiency of A and B = 1² ∶ 2² 

The ratio of efficiency of A and B = 1 : 4

Time is taken by pipe A to empty the tank = 20 minutes

Total Capacity = Efficiency × Time

⇒ Total capacity of the tank = 20 × 1 = 20 litre

When both Pipe A & B start together,

Then they can empty the whole tank in,

⇒ Total Capacity/Efficiency of both pipe

⇒ 20/(4 + 1)

⇒ 20/5

⇒ 4

∴ Time Required to empty the tank is 4 min.

Alternate MethodPipe A circle area = (π D/2)²

Pipe B circle area = (π 2D/2)²

The efficiency of pipes A and B

⇒ (π D/2)² = (π 2D/2)2

⇒ 1 : 4

Total capacity of tank = 20 × 1 = 20 litres 

When both Pipe A & B start together,

Then they can empty the whole tank in,

⇒ Total Capacity/Efficiency of both pipe

⇒ 20/(4 + 1)

⇒ 20/5

⇒ 4

∴ The time required to empty the tank is 4 min.

The correct answer is "bruised".

Key Points

• Let us explore the given options:
• 'Burnt' means destroy, damage, or injure by heat or fire.
• 'Scorched' means to become burnt when exposed to heat or a flame.
• 'Bruised' means an injury appearing as an area of discoloured skin on the body caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels.
• 'Damaged' means to inflict physical harm on something so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
  

Complete Sentence: My forefinger is still bruised where I caught it in the door this morning.

The correct answer is "Budget".

Key Points

• Let us explore the given options:
• 'Badjet' is wrongly spelt as the letter 'a' between 'B' and 'd' and the letter 'j' between 'd' and 'e' is incorrect.
• 'Budget' is correctly spelt and it means an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
• 'Budjet' is wrongly spelt as the letter 'j' between 'd' and 'e' is incorrect.
• 'Bugett' is wrongly spelt as the letter 'g' between 'u' and 'e' and the use of an extra 't' is incorrect.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is "​Decide or agree to stop doing something".

Key Points

• Given Idiom: Call it a day means to stop doing something, especially working.
• Example: At 3 am, I call it a day.
• From the given options, the first option is the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
  

Mistake Points

• We may think from the phrase "Call it a day" is all about a special day, but the correct answer is option 1. So be careful while dealing with such questions.
  

Additional Information

• The idiom/phrase originates from: This phrase was born when a worker was leaving for home before doing his work accomplished and originally related to the phrase "call it half a day" initially found in 1838. It was used to say goodbye to work by employees before the working day was over.

The correct answer is "regularly".

Key Points

• Let us explore the given options:
• 'Temporarily' means for a limited period of time; not permanently.
• 'Occasionally' means at infrequent or irregular intervals; now and then.
• 'Regularly' means on a habitual basis; usually.
• 'Annually' means once a year; every year.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
  

Complete Sentence: You can master anything by the usual process of learning and practising it regularly.

The correct answer is "​You are invite to".

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the base form of the verb 'invite' is incorrect.
• The given sentence is in the simple present passive voice.
• The simple present passive voice format is: Subject + is/am/are + past participle (V3).
• Therefore, the past participle form of the verb 'invited' should be used instead of 'invite'.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
  

Correct Sentence: You are invited to build a better community by planting a seed of peace within and tree outside.

The correct answer is "unhappy".

Key Points

• Let us explore the given options:
• 'Unhappy' means not satisfied or pleased with (a situation); not happy. (किसी स्थिति से) संतुष्ट या प्रसन्न नहीं; खुश नहीं।)
• 'Possessed' means (of a person) completely controlled by an evil spirit. (किसी व्यक्ति का) पूरी तरह से किसी दुष्ट आत्मा द्वारा नियंत्रित।)
• 'Serene' means calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.(शांत, शांतिमय और अशांत; शांत)
• 'Interested' means showing curiosity or concern about something or someone.(किसी चीज़ या व्यक्ति के बारे में जिज्ञासा या चिंता दिखाना।)
• Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
  

Complete Sentence: Whenever he refers to his friends he is pleased but when he talks of his foes he is unhappy.

The correct answer is "Disagree".

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Key Points  

• The word 'Concur' means to have or come to the same opinion or point of view.
• The antonyms of the word 'Concur' are "disagree, differ, dissociate".
• From the antonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Disagree' is opposite in meaning.
• The word 'Disagree' means to have or express a different opinion.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3. Let's see the meaning of other given options-

 

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the word 'Concur' are "assemble, converge, gather".
• Example of 'Concur' in a sentence:
• Actually, much research and many experts concur with both points.

The correct answer is "Heavy".

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Key Points  

• The word 'Cumbersome' means difficult to use or operate especially because of size, weight, or design.
• The synonyms of the word 'Cumbersome' are "heavy, massive, bulky".
• From the synonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Heavy' is the same in meaning.
• The word 'Heavy' means of great weight; difficult to lift or move.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2. Let's see the meaning of other given options-

 

Additional Information

• The antonyms of the word 'Cumbersome' are "handy, functional, practicable".
• Example of 'Cumbersome' in a sentence:
• Those absurdly cumbersome cricket boxes that offered neither comfort at the crease nor proper protection to the genitals.

The correct answer is "​measures which track the money-saving behaviour".

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the use of the singular noun 'measure' is incorrect.
• The verbs 'track' and 'haven't' used in the sentence are in plural form.
• Subjects and verbs must agree with one another in number (singular or plural).
• Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if a subject is plural, its verb must also be plural.
• Therefore, the plural form of the noun 'measure' i.e. 'measures' should be used with the plural verb 'track'.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
  

Correct Sentence: Statistical measures which track the money-saving behaviour haven’t improved much.

The correct answer is "​norms from bank’s transactions".

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the use of no article before the noun 'bank' is incorrect.
• The definite article is used before singular and plural nouns when the noun is specific or particular.
• Therefore, the definite article 'the' should be used before the noun 'bank'.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
  

Correct Sentence: In India, the various practices and norms from the bank’s transactions are laid down by the RBI only.

Additional Information

• The signals that the noun is definite, that it refers to a particular member of a group.

The correct answer is "Supplementary".

Key Points

• Let us explore the given options:
• 'Suplementary' is wrongly spelt as the letter 'p' between 'p' and 'l' is missing.
• 'Supplementary' is correctly spelt and it means completing or enhancing something.
• 'Suppllementary' is wrongly spelt as the use of an extra 'l' is incorrect.
• 'Supplementery' is wrongly spelt as the letter 'e' between 't' and 'r' is incorrect.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 2.