SSC GD Constable Previous Year Paper (Held on: 22nd November 2021 Shift 3)

The table is alphabets place value:

The pattern followed here is:

KING is coded as 1012810131568

​Similarly, 

'ROSE' = ?

 

Hence, the correct answer is "17191416182046".

Number of people in the conference = 30

Each person shakes hands with others.

Concept used:

When n people shake hands with each other, the total number of handshakes  = ⁿC₂

Calculation:

Total number of handshakes = ³⁰C₂ = (30 × 29)/2 = 870/2 = 435 handshakes.

Hence, The total number of handshakes is 435.

Opposite surface of the open dice can be found by the below method:-

• Alternate surfaces are opposite to each other.
• No two opposite surface are touched by side or by corners

So, by using the above rule we can find the opposite surface of open dice.

Below are the opposite surfaces:-

 

Hence, ‘7’ is the number on the opposite side of the number ‘5'

Here the pattern followed in each column is:

{(3^rd number) – (1^st number × 10)} ÷ 5 = 2^nd number 

Column 1: 10, 12, 160

{(3^rd number) – (1^st number × 10)} ÷ 5

= {(160) - (10 × 10)} ÷ 5

= (160 – 100) ÷ 5

= 60 ÷ 5

= 12 = 2^nd number

Column 2: 13, 11, 185

{(3^rd number) – (1^st number × 10)} ÷ 5

= {(185) - (13 × 10)} ÷ 5

= (185 – 130) ÷ 5

= 55 ÷ 5

= 11 = 2^nd number

Similarly,

Column 3: 17, ?, 235

{(3^rd number) – (1^st number × 10)} ÷ 5

= {(235) - (17 × 10)} ÷ 5

= (235 – 170) ÷ 5

= 65 ÷ 5

= 13 = 2^nd number

Hence, “13” is correct answer.

The pattern followed here is:

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As it is seen that addition is done in a particular sequence.

And ‘35’ is wrong, the correct sequence should be:

Hence, the correct answer is "35".

Given: B C B _ B C _ I B _ B I

By checking options and substituting accordingly.

1)  BCI → B C B B / B C C I / B I B I → Doesn't follow a definite pattern.

2)  BCC → B C B B / B C C I / B C B I → Doesn't follow a definite pattern.

3)  CBI → B C B C / B C B I / B I B I → Doesn't follow a definite pattern.

4)  IBC → B C B I / B C B I / B C B I → Follows a definite pattern.

Here "B C B I" is repeated itself.

• Option (4) gives a pattern of B C B I / B C B I / B C B I.

Hence, ‘IBC’ is the correct answer.

Given:

Six students - A, B, C, D, E and F

1. A is taller than only C and E.

_ > _ > _ > A > C/E > C/E

2. B is shorter than D but D is not the tallest among them.

Only F is left so F is tallest than D and B

F > D > B > A > C/E > C/E

Thus, “F” is the tallest among all the friends.

Hence, the correct answer is "F".

Table of alphabets place values:

The pattern follows here,

'ORACLE' is written as 'HSVUXG'

And,

'DAVID' is written as 'BVJFB'

Similarly,

'VIDEO' be written as

 

Hence, 'VIDEO' is coded as 'JFBGH'

The correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is held at the right side is:

Hence, "option (1)" is the correct answer.

Additional Information  

In Mirror image left side and right side changed vice-versa where top and bottom remain same.

Reflection of an object into the water is its water image. It appears by inverting an object vertically i.e. upside down.

The water image of the figure looks like the mirror image of the figure in case the mirror is horizontally at the bottom of the figure.

Water image is just a reflection where top and bottom part of the images changed where left and right side of the image remain same

The pattern followed here is,

Let (1st number : 2nd number)

(1st number)³ = 2nd number

Now follow the steps:

6 : 216

=> 6³ = 6 × 6 × 6 = 216 = 2nd number

Similarly,

8 : ?

=> 8³ = 8 × 8 × 8 = 512 = 2nd number

Hence, "512" is correct answer.

According to the BODMAS rule:

Option 1 : 3 and 5

Given:

3 × 45 ÷ 5 + 7 - 12 = 70

After interchange the numbers;

5 × 45 ÷ 3 + 7 - 12 = 70

By BODMAS rule

5 × 15 + 7 - 12 = 70

75 + 7 - 12 = 70

82 – 12 = 70

70 = 70 (LHS = RHS)

Option 2 : 5 and 12

Given:

3 × 45 ÷ 5 + 7 - 12 = 70

After interchange the numbers;

3 × 45 ÷ 12 + 7 - 5 = 70

By BODMAS rule

3 × 3.75 + 7 - 5 = 70

11.25 + 7 - 5 = 70

18.25 – 5 = 70

13.25 ≠ 70 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 3: 5 and 7

Given:

3 × 45 ÷ 5 + 7 - 12 = 70

After interchange the numbers;

3 × 45 ÷ 7 + 5 - 12 = 70

By BODMAS rule

3 × 6.42 + 5 - 12 = 70

19.28 + 5 – 12 = 70

24.28 – 12 = 70

12.28 ≠ 70 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Option 4: 3 and 7

Given:

3 × 45 ÷ 5 + 7 - 12 = 70

After interchange the numbers;

7 × 45 ÷ 5 + 3 - 12 = 70

By BODMAS rule

7 × 9 + 3 - 12 = 70

63 + 3 – 12 = 70

66 – 12 = 70

54 ≠ 70 (LHS ≠ RHS)

Hence, the correct answer is “3 and 5”.

According to the sequence in the dictionary:

The correct order of the given words is:

5. Palm
6. Peace
7. Piece
8. Poem
9. Power

Hence, the correct answer is "5, 3, 2, 4, 1".

Additional Information

1. First of all, check the common letter in all.
2. Arrange them according to the alphabet they come first. 
3. When common letters are arranged, then go for the rest.

Given:

• A, B, C, and D are sitting around a square table.
• B is sitting in front of A.

ii) If B is sitting in front of A and diagonally opposite D

iii) Only "C" is available to sit in front of D.

Thus we can say D is sitting in front of C.

Hence, the correct answer is "D".

Table show alphabet serial number –

The pattern followed is,

Hence, “TQO” is the correct answer.

The table is alphabets place value:

The pattern followed here is:

TANGY : GZMTB

Similarly,

PRIEST : ?

​

Hence, 'PRIEST' is coded as "KIRVHG".

Additional InformationShortcut to remember the reverse positional letters.

Given:

‘Honey’ is related to ‘Bees’ → Honey is made by honey bees.

Similarly,

‘Sugar’ is related to ‘Sugarcane’ → Sugar is made from the sugarcane plant.

Hence, ‘Sugarcane’ is the correct answer. 

Additional Information⇒ Sugarcane contains Glucose + Fructose.

• Fructose is a monosaccharide.
• A monosaccharide is the simplest form of sugar and the smallest unit of carbohydrate which cannot be further divided.
• When two monosaccharides join it forms a molecule called Disaccharide.
• All the other options are disaccharides

 

• Honey Bee is a colonial insect living in beehives consisting of one queen (a fertile female), a few drones (males), and thousands of workers (infertile females).
• Around 5 to 25% of the workers are scouts whose job is to search for a new source of food while the foragers harvest food.
• When the food is within 50 to 75 meters of the hive the Scouts perform a round dance.
• Whereas if the food is farther than 75 meters from the hive the Scout's dance is called the waggle dance.

The table is alphabets place value:

The pattern followed here is:

• Letters are increased by +1.

VOLLEY is written as WpMMfZ

And,

DON is written as EpO

Similarly,

'DENSITY' = ?

Hence, 'DENSITY' is coded as "EfOTjUZ".

The image obtained when the paper is unfolded is,

Hence, "option 1" is the correct answer.

Table show alphabet serial number –

The logic is here,

1st alphabet place value - 2nd alphabet place value = 3rd alphabet place value

The pattern followed is,

All follow the same pattern, except 'ZTG’.

Hence, “ZTG” is the odd one.

Alternate Method Table show alphabet serial number –

The logic is here,

2nd alphabet place value + 3rd alphabet place value = 1st alphabet place value

The pattern followed is,

​

All follow the same pattern, except 'ZTG’.

Hence, “ZTG” is the odd one.

The Venn diagrams best represent the relationship between - Police, Males, Husbands are shown below:

• All husbands are males.
• Some polices are males and some police are husbands

Hence, ‘option 3’ is the correct answer.

The pattern followed here is:

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Hence, '196' is the correct answer.

Preparing the family tree using the following symbols,

Given:

"Samaira is the daughter of my father's mother's only son,"

We can draw the following Family Tree from the information given above:

Hence, Samaira is my "Sister".

Statements:

All fruits are flowers.

Some fruits are kiwis.

The least possible diagram for the given statements is as follows

Conclusions:

I. Some flowers are kiwis → True (As all fruits are flowers and some fruits are kiwis so some flowers are also kiwis)

II. All kiwis are fruits → False (As in the statement given some fruits are kiwis so all kiwis are fruits is a possible statement but not definite)

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

The logic followed here is:

1. The diamond element shift diagonally back and forth.

2. Rectangle element shift to the opposite side and diagonally alternately.

3. The cross element skip two places (one corner and one side) clockwise.

Final series is

Hence, ‘option 4’ is the correct answer.

The embedded part of this image is:

Hence, option (1) is the correct answer.

The correct answer is Yemi Alade.

Key Points

• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)  was established in 1966.
• It helps countries to develop policies, leadership skills, and partnering abilities to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Its mandate is to end poverty and build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions.
• Its headquarter is located in New York, USA.
• As of August 2022, Achim Steiner is the UNDP Administrator.
• As of August 2021, Padma Lakshmi has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Additional Information

• United Nations is an international organisation in 1945.
• It has six important organs

1. General Assembly
2. Security Council
3. Economic and Social Council
4. Trusteeship Council
5. International Court of Justice
6. UN Secretariat

The correct answer is 23.

Key Points

• Chromosomes reside inside the nucleus of cells.
• These are threadlike structures made of protein and a single molecule of DNA.
• It serves the purpose to carry the genomic information from cell to cell.
• A chromosome is a long DNA molecule with part or all of the genetic material of an organism.
• Most eukaryotic chromosomes include packaging proteins called histones which are aided by chaperone proteins.
• Together they bind and condense the DNA molecule to maintain its integrity.

Additional Information

• In humans, each cell normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of 46.
• 22 of these pairs are known as autosomes having identical looks in both males and females.
• 23rd pair, the sex chromosomes, differ between males and females.
• Females have two copies of the X chromosome while males have one X and one Y chromosome.

The correct answer is Basketball.

Key Points

• William Jones Cup is named in honour of basketball promoter Renato William Jones.
• He was the Founder of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).
• James Naismith is called the father of Basketball.
• A traditional basketball team has 12 players, with five basketball players on the court at any given time.

 Additional Information

The correct answer is ecological development.

Key Points

• It is the process of environment conservation, modification, evolution and improvement by organisms.
• It is the idea which helps in sustaining life on earth.
• It tells how to use ecological resources without disturbing nature.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Tripura.

Key Points

• Lebang Boomani Dance is also known as 'Lebang Bumani.
• Is an interesting harvest dance form.
• The dance movements of Lebang Boomani dancers portray the procedure of catching these tiny insects with the aid of bamboo clappers.
• Instruments include Khamb, Flute, Sarinda and 'Pungi'in Lebang Boomani dance.

Additional Information

• Tripura ( as of Aug 2022)
• Capital-Agartala.
• chief Minister-Manik saha.
• Governor-Satyadev Narayan Arya.
• Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on its north, south and west.
• Tripura is famous for its cultivations, tea plantations, beautiful gardens, toy trains and much more.
• The main folk dances of Tripura are – the Hozagiri dance, **Garia, Jhum.**​

The correct answer is Haryana.

Key Points

• The Census is the collecting, compiling, analyzing and disseminating of demographic, economic and social data on basis of population.
• It is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Its significance is in providing administration, planning, demarcation of constituency and policy-making to the government.
• 1st census was conducted in 1872 by Viceroy Lord Mayo.
• The population of the country as per the provisional figures of Census 2011 is 1210.19 million of which 623.72 million (51.54%) are males and 586.46 million (48.46%) are females.
• The provisional figures of Census 2011 were released in New Delhi today by Union Home Secretary Shri G.K.Pillai and RGI Shri C. Chandramouli.

Additional Information

• The sex ratio is the number of females per 1000 males in a given population of the country.
• Census 2011 provides data on the sex ratio of various states.
• Kerala has the highest sex ratio (1084) above 900.
• Haryana has the lowest sex ratio (879) below 900.

Important Points

The correct answer is ABBA

Key Points

• ABBA formerly named Bjorn & Benny is a Swedish supergroup formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad.
• The group's name is an acronym of the first letters of their first names arranged as a palindrome.
• One of the most popular and successful musical groups of all time they became one of the best-selling music acts in the history of popular music.
• Topping the charts worldwide from 1974 to 1983, and in 2021, they made comeback to the industry after forty years
• Most popular and hit songs - "Mamma Mia, SOS, Dancing Queen"

Additional Information

• Rolling Stones is an English rock band formed in London in1962. Its current members are Mike Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood.
• Eagles are an American rock band that was formed in Los Angeles in 1971. It has won six grammy awards. 
• Its present members include Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timoty B Schmit, and Vince Gill.
• Led Zeppelin was an English rock band formed in London in 1968.
• The group consisted of vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham.
• With a heavy, guitar-driven sound, they are cited as one of the progenitors of hard rock and heavy metal.
• Although their style drew from a variety of influences, including blues and folk music.

The correct answer is Mauryan.

Key Points

• The Mauryan empire, in ancient India, was a state centered at Pataliputra (later Patna).
• It lasted from about 321 to 185 BCE and was the first empire to encompass most of the Indian subcontinent.
• The Mauryan empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya.
• The Mauryan Empire was the first pan-Indian empire, It covered most of the Indian region.

Additional Information

• Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and parts of the Northeast were the only parts that were not under Mauryan rule.
• Kautilya was the Prime Minister of the Chandra Gupta, and Bindusara.
• Ashoka the greatest ruler of the Mauryan Empire was the son of Bindusara.
• Dhamma is introduced by Ashoka.
• The Mauryan army was the largest military force of its time.
• Maurya Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under Ashoka the Great.
• One of the most important features of Mauryan art is the bright polish imparted to the stone surface which makes it shine and look impressive.
• Important kings of the Mauryan empire**, Chandra Gupta Maurya, Bindusara, and Ashoka.**

Important Points

• Chola Dynasty -The Chola Empire was founded by Vijayalaya(848–871).
• Khusans Dynasty-Kujula Kadphises  [AD 30-AD 80) was a founder of the Khusans Dynasty.
• Gupta Dynasty- The Gupta dynasty was established by Shrigupta.
• The real founder of the Gupta empire was Chandragupta I (AD 319–334). ​

The correct answer is 1968.

Key Points

• The Open Era in tennis began in 1968 and allowed all players, amateur or professional, to compete at the four Grand Slam events.
• It is called as Open Era because the Grand Slam tournaments in 1968 agreed to allow professional players to compete alongside amateurs.
• Hence the events were “Open” to all players.
• 30th March 1968 is the key date in tennis history.
• On this date, Members from the International Tennis Federation gathered at the Automobile Club de France headquarters, to sign the Open era’s birth certificate.
  

The correct answer is 1989.

Key Points

• UNESCO World Heritage Site is allocated on the basis of special cultural or physical significance.
• 1st Heritage sites in India included Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Agra Fort, and Taj Mahal in the year 1983.
• World Heritage Programme, administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
• UNESCO has started this programme to protect and preservation of the cultural and natural heritage of outstanding value to humanity.

 Additional Information

• As of now, India has 42 UNESCO Heritage sites in India.
• Out of 42 Heritage sites, 34 are cultural, 7 are natural, and one, the Khangchendzonga National Park, is a mixed heritage site

Important Points Points about UNESCO

• It was formed in the year 1945.
• Its headquarter is located in Paris, France.
• It is one of the specialised agencies of the United Nation.
• It works for achieving peace and security by promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms.
• India was one of the founding members.

The correct answer is Cheque Truncation System.

Key Points

• The Cheque Truncation System is the process of stopping the flow of the physical cheque issued by a drawer at some point by the presenting bank en route to the paying bank branch.
• In this system, an electronic image of the cheque is sent to paying bank to give information about the MICR band, date of presentation, and presenting bank.
• It reduces the cost of movement, and time for collection and gives an efficient way for cheque processing.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Agronomy.

Key Points

• Agronomy is the branch that deals with principles and practices of Soil, Water, and Crop Management.​
• ​It encompasses work in plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, and soil science.
• Agronomy is applying a combination of sciences like biology, chemistry, economics, ecology, earth science, and genetics.
• Agronomists today are involved with many issues including producing food, creating healthier food, managing the environmental impact of agriculture, and extracting energy from plants.
• Agronomists often specialize in crop rotation, irrigation and drainage, plant breeding, plant physiology, soil classification, soil fertility, weed control, and insect and pest control.​

 Important Points

• Cytology diagnoses illness or disease by examining a particular cluster of cells. It is mainly used to diagnose cancer or other infectious disease.
• Anatomy is used to study the structure of a body.
• It is a branch of biology that deals with the structural organization of living things.
• Agrostology is the scientific study of grasses.
• It is a branch of botany concerned with the study of grasses and more importantly their classification.

The correct answer is Odisha.

Key Points

• The ninth edition of the International Sand Art Festival has begun at the Chandrabhaga Beach of Konark in Odisha’s Puri district.
• Sudarsan Pattnaik, world-renowned sand artist and Padmashree Awardee, has been appointed as Chief Curator of the festival.
• Every year, the festival is celebrated with great fervour in the first week of December.
• The sand art Festival displays Spectacular sand art by skilful artists from India and around the world.

Additional Information

• World-recognised sand artists from Mexico, Spain, Singapore, France, Norway, Germany, Netherlands, etc.
• The theme of the 2020 event is 'Environment and covid-19.
• 70 artists from across India.
• The International Sand Art Festival was started in 2015 on Chandrabhaga beach, a short distance from Konark.​
• 12th International Sand Art Festival, 2022 scheduled to be held on 1st – 5th December 2022 at Chandrabhaga Beach near Konark, Dist. Puri, Odisha.

Important Points

• About Odisha.
• ​Capital-Bhubaneswar.
• Chief-Minister-Naveen Patnaik
• Governor-Ganeshi Lal
• Odisha is famous for its heritage sites and enthralling view

The correct answer is 1856.

Key Points

• The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act 1856 was passed on 16 July 1856.
• It legalized the remarriage of widows in all jurisdictions of India under East India Company rule.
• It was prepared by Lord Dalhousie and passed by Lord Canning prior to the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
• It was the first major social reform legislation to improve the condition of widows in India.
• It was enacted after the abolition of Sati pratha in 1829 by Lord William Bentinck.
• This act provided all the rights and inheritances to all the widows that they had at the time of their first marriage.

Additional Information Other legislation safeguarding women's rights

• The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 – The act provides women with the right and claim over parents property.
• The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 – Provides a childless woman with the right to adopt a child.
• It also provides for a divorced woman with the right to claim maintenance from her husband.
• Special Marriage Act, 1954 – It provides women with the rights to inter-caste marriage, and love marriage and is only permitted for girls above 18 years of age.
• Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 – It protects women from exploitation by declaring taking of dowry an unlawful activity.
• The Hindu Marriage Act 1955 – The act provides women with equal rights to divorce and remarry. Also, the act prohibits polygamy, polyandry, and child marriage.

The correct answer is Narendra Modi.

Key Points

• The author of the book ‘Exam Warriors’ is Narendra Modi.
• The book was published in the year 2018 and talk about the young student deal with exam pressure.
• Narendra Modi the Prime Minister of India (as of August 2022) has also written the following books-
• Letters to Mother, Jyotipunj and A Journey: Poems.

Additional Information

• Bibek Debroy has been appointed as the Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to PM (EAC-PM), as of August 2022.

The correct answer is 19 November.

Key Points

• Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is celebrated on November 19 every year.
• The day started in 2014 city of New york America.
• Women's Entrepreneurship Day was founded and implemented by Pet Pioneer.
• 144 nations overall recognized the first WED in 2014.
• The theme of 2022- is Entrepreneurs of Bharat,

Additional Information

• About WED(Women’s Entrepreneurship Day)
• ​Founder-Wendy Diamond
• Type Non-profit
• Purpose-Observing women's entrepreneurship on every day

Important Points

• Some important day of November.

The correct answer is Vallabhbhai Patel.

Key Points

• Khera satyagraha was the third satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi after Champaran and Ahemdabad.
• It was due to the failure of crops in Khera, Gujarat.
• The government refused to remit the revenue of farmers.
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel advised all the farmers of Kheda not to pay taxes.
• The movement ended with Government accepting farmers' demands by remitting their taxes.

 Additional Information

• Gandhiji 1st started its satyagraha in the Champaran district of Bihar against the forced Indigo farming by Europeans.
• His 2nd satyagraha was in Ahemdabad to increase the wages of workers by 35%.
• Ahemdabad satyagraha was the 1st time Gandhiji adopted the fast unto death satyagraha.

Important Points

The correct answer is Dronacharya Award

Key Points

• The Dronacharya Award is given to coaches as recognition for their contribution.
• To a particular sport or for their role in an athlete’s rise to the top.
• It is handed out on National Sports Day – celebrated on August 29, the legendary Dhyan Chand’s birthday.
• The Dronacharya award is named after the mythical character Drona.
• Who taught the art of warfare to the Kauravas and Pandavas – the protagonists of the Hindu epic Mahabharata.

In News 

• Dronacharya Award 2022:
• The Dronacharya Award for outstanding coaches in the Sports and Games Regular category went to Jiwanjot Singh Teja in Archery and Mohammad Ali Qamar in Boxing.
• The same award also went to Suma Siddharth Shirur (Para Shooting) and Sujeet Maan (Wrestling).
• The Dronacharya Award in the lifetime category for his contributions: Dinesh Jawahar Lad (Cricket), Bimal Prafulla Ghosh (Football), and Raj Singh (Wrestling).

Important Points

• Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award' is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports.
• The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, is officially known as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
• Arjuna Award is one of the famous sports awards given to individuals for their exemplary performance in various sports.

The correct answer is 2018.

Key Points

• India's first central sports university is situated in Imphal. imphal is the capital of Manipur.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid its foundation stone.
• It was done on March 16, 2018.
• It is the only Central University in India, which focuses on Sports Education.
• Courses offered by this university are Bachelor of Physical Education & Sports, B.Sc., M.Sc., and M.A.
• The University is presently functional from its temporary campus at the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex of  Imphal.
• Other details of national Sports University- 
• ​Type - Central University
• Established - 2018
• Vice-Chancellor - Shree R. C. Mishra
• Affiliations- University Grant Commission
• Objective- Promoting sports education in the area of Sports Sciences, Sports Technology, Sports Management, and Sports Coaching.​

The correct answer is 5.8%.

Key Points

 

• The defence expenditure of is increased by 5.8% as compared with the previous year's budget.
• In the union budget of India 2020, the largest allocation is given to the defence sector.
• The Ministry of Defence received an allocation of Rs 4,71,738 crore which is 15% of the total budget expenditure of the Central Government.
• It is 2.1% of India's estimated GDP for 2020-2021.

Additional Information

• The union budget was introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1st February 2020.
• It is also referred to as the annual financial statement in Article 112 of the Constitution of India.
• The budget has 3 themes: Aspirational India, Economic Development, and Caring Society.
• The Defence Budget for the financial year 2022-23 is Rs 5,25,166 crore. This is an increase of Rs 46,970 crores over last year's Rs 4,78,196 crore.
• It is an increase of 9.8 per cent compared to the previous year.
• However, keeping the threat perceptions along the borders, the important capital outlay has been raised by more than 10 per cent for the second consecutive year.”

The correct answer is zoology.

Key Points

• Zoology is the scientific study of the structure, nature and ecological distribution of animals.
• It includes the interaction of animals with the ecosystem.
• It provides classification, evolution, behaviour and habitat of animals.
• Aristotle coined the term zoology and was also called the father of zoology.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Maharashtra.

Key Points

• Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of seats in Lok Sabha followed by Maharashtra.
• Maharashtra has 48 representatives in Lok sabha, as of August 2022.
• The seats in Lok Sabha are distributed in accordance with the proportion of the population of states.
• States are divided into small constituency from which each candidate get elected directly by the people to the Lok Sabha.

Additional Information

• Lok Sabha is also called the House of People or Lower house or 1st Chamber.
• The maximum strength of Lok Sabha is 550 and the current strength is 543 out of which 530 are representative of states and 13 from UT.
• Representatives of Lok Sabha are directly elected by the people.
• It is not continuing house and is subject to dissolution.
• The Council of ministers headed by the Prime Minister is responsible for Lok Sabha only.

Important Points

The correct answer is Quarrying.

Key Points

• Minerals that lie near the surface are simply dug out, by the process known as Quarrying.
• A quarry is a type of open pit mine in which dimension stone, rock, construction aggregate, sand, gravel, or slate is excavated from the underground.
• Quarrying is the process of removing rocks, sand, or minerals from the ground in order to use them for construction or other uses.

Important Points

• Petroleum and natural gas occur far below the earth’s surface. Deep wells are bored to take them out, this is called Drilling.
• Deep bores, called shafts, have to be made to reach mineral deposits that lie at great depths. This is called Shaft Mining.
• Minerals that lie at shallow depths are taken out by removing the surface layer; this is known as Open-Cast Mining.

The correct answer is **Hiranya-garbha.**​

Key Points

• Hiranyagarbha ritual was performed with the help of Brahmin to declare the king as Kshatriya, even if he is not one by birth.
• When this ritual was performed, it was thought to lead to the "rebirth" of the sacrifice as a Kshatriya, even if he is not one by birth.
• This ritual was prominent among the kings in mid-7th and 8th centuries.
• Samavaj-Tana
• ​It is also known as the “Snana” ritual. Samavartana generally means graduation.
• It is a ceremony performed by the students at the end of their studentship.
• It marks the end of the education course.
• It is similar to present-day convocation or felicitation ceremony.
• Upanayana
• It is a Hindu ritual, particularly for boys of the Brahmin community.
• In this ceremony, Brahmin boys wear sacred thread for the first time.
• Medhajanana
• Medhajanana ritual is performed to evoke divine help in the sharpening of the intelligence, memory, and tenacious power of the student.
• A student would become a scholar and a responsible man if he acts up to the symbolism and suggestions of this ritual.
• Medhajanana is the production of intelligence in a baby. This rite is performed the very next day after the birth of a baby.​​

The correct answer is July-June.

Key Points

• After 8 decades the accounting year was changed by the Reserve Bank of India.
• The RBI would be able to provide better estimates of the projected surplus transfers to the government for the financial year for budgeting purposes
• RBI Have more time after this accounting year changed.
• An accounting year is an annual financial reporting period in which RBI organizes its financial data.
• Bimal Jalan's panel recommended these changes.

Additional Information

• About RBI
• The central bank issues and regulates currency notes.
• Founded -1 April 1935(Kolkata)
• Founder -British Raj
• Headquarters-Mumbai
• Ownership-Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
• Current-Governor-ShaktiKanta Das(25th)
• Sir Osborne Smith was the first Governor of RBI.
• C.D Deshmukh was the first Indian Governor of RBI.

Given:

Principal = Rs. 9261

At CI, 3 years and 5% annum.

Formula:

SI = $P\times R \times T\over100$

A = P × (1 + $R\over 100$)T

CI = A - P

Where, P = Principal, R = Rate, T = Time, A = Amount

Calculation:

Let the amount lent be 100.

Amount after 3 years at 5% compounding

⇒ 100 × (1 + $5\over 100$)3 = 115.7625

Actual Sum =  100 × $9261\over 115.7625$ = Rs 8000

Interest on the actual sum for 3$\frac{3}{4}$ years at 5% SI 

⇒ $8000\times 5 \times {15\over4}\over100$ = Rs 1500

∴ The simple interest on the sum is Rs 1500.

Given:

Invalid vote percentage = 19%

Total votes= 15,000

The ratio of votes between Seema and Geeta = 4 : 5

Calculation:

Invalid votes = 19 %

⇒ Total valid votes = 100 - 19% = 81%

Let the common ratio be "a".

⇒ Votes of Seema and Geeta are 4a and 5a respectively.

Difference of the votes = 5a - 4a = a

∴ Actual difference of the votes = $a\over9a$ × $81\over100$ × 15,000 = 1350

∴ The total difference of the votes is 1350.

Concept:

If x is the HCF of a given pair of numbers, then it should be a factor of all the numbers present in the set.

Calculation:

HCF of 328, 451, and 697 = 41

According to the given options, 41 lies between 40 and 44.

Thus, it becomes apparent that the value of "x" lies between 40 and 44.

∴ The value of x lies between 40 and 44.

Given:

Speed during A to B, S1 = 90 km/h

Speed during B to A, S2 = 75 km/h

Total time for up & down = 14 $\frac{2}{3}$ hours

Formula:

D = S × T

Where D = Distance, S = Speed, T = Time

S_avg = $S_1S_2\over S_1+S_2$

Where, S₁ and S₂ are the speeds during the journey from A to B and B to A respectively.

Calculation:

According to the question,

⇒ Savg = $90 × 75\over 90+75$ = $450\over11$ km/hr

Now, Distance between A to B

⇒ D = $450\over11$ × 14$\frac{2}{3}$ = $450\over11$ × $\frac{44}{3}$ = 600 km

∴ The total distance between A and B is 600 km.

Given:

At SP1 = Rs.157.50, gain = 12.5%

SP2 = Rs. 147

Formula:

$SP_1\over(100+G_1)$ = $SP_2\over (100+G_2)$

Where, SP₁ and SP₂ are the selling prices;

G₁ and G₂ = Gain Percentage

Calculation:

According to the question,

⇒ $157.5\over(100+12.5)$ = $147\over (100+G)$

⇒ $7\over5$ = $147\over (100+G)$

⇒ 700 + 7G = 735

⇒ 7G = 35

⇒ G = 5

∴ The gain percentage is 5%.

Additional Information

We have arbitrarily assumed that the gain would be incurred on the transaction. Alternatively, we could assume that the transaction results in a loss and we would get the same result.

Calculation:

Let the cost per kg of wheat initially be "a".

∴ New cost per kg of wheat = (1 - 0.125) × a = 0.875a

Total wheat bought initially = $280\over a$

Total wheat bought under reduced price = $280\over 0.875a$

According to the question,

⇒ $280\over 0.875a$ - $280\over a$ = $\frac{5}{2}$

⇒ $280\over a$ × ($1\over 0.875$ - 1) = $\frac{5}{2}$

⇒ a = 280 × $\frac{2}{5}$ × $\frac{1}{7}$ =  Rs 16

So, Initial wheat =  $280\over 16$ = 17.5 kg

17.5 kg of wheat was bought initially. 

Shortcut Trick 

According to the question,

Let, 5/2 kg more for (= 280 × 25/200) = Rs. 35

So, New SP per kg rate

⇒ 35 ÷ 5/2 = Rs. 14

New CP                         CP

     1                                4

 = 4 × 100/112.5             4

 = 3.5

So, new SP =14 + 3.5 = 17.5

∴  17.5 kg of wheat was bought at the reduced price.

Formula:

SI = (P x R x T) / 100

Where, P = Principal, R = Rate, T = Time

Calculation :

Let the time and rate of interest be t.

According to the question,

⇒ 5,832 = (7,200 x t x t) / 100 

⇒ t² = 5,832 / 72

⇒ t = 9 

∴ The rate of interest is 9%.

Given:

Initial profit = 10.5%

If SP = SP + 70, Profit = 14%

Calculations:

Let the cost price be 100 %

Difference in profit = 14 - 10.5 = 3.5 %

Now,

⇒ 3.5 % = Rs. 70

⇒ 1 % = 70/3.5 = Rs. 20

⇒ 100 % = 20 × 100 = Rs. 2000

Now, Initial SP = 2000 × 110.5/100 = Rs. 2210

∴ The initial price of the suit is Rs 2210.

Concept:

Calculation:

⇒ 72 ÷ 16 of 3 - [28 ÷ 6 of 4 - 20 ÷ 7 × (23 - 37) - 41] × 1$\frac{1}{2}$ 

⇒ 72 ÷ 16 of 3 - [28 ÷ 6 of 4 - 20 ÷ 7 × (-14) - 41] × 1$\frac{1}{2}$

⇒ 72 ÷ 16 of 3 - [28 ÷ 24 - 20 ÷ 7 × (-14) - 41] × 1$\frac{1}{2}$

⇒ 72 ÷ 16 of 3 - [$28\over24$ - $20\over7$ × (-14) - 41] × 1$\frac{1}{2}$

⇒ 72 ÷ 16 of 3 - [$7\over6$ - 20 × (-2) - 41] × $\frac{3}{2}$

⇒ 72 ÷ 16 of 3 - [$7\over6$ + 40 - 41] × $\frac{3}{2}$

⇒ 72 ÷ 16 of 3 - [$7\over6$ - 1] × $\frac{3}{2}$

⇒ 72 ÷ 16 of 3 - $1\over6$ × $\frac{3}{2}$

⇒ 72 ÷ 48 - $1\over6$ × $\frac{3}{2}$

⇒ $72 \over 48$ - $1\over6$ × $\frac{3}{2}$

⇒ $3 \over 2$ - $1\over4$ 

⇒ $5\over4$

∴ The answer to the equation is $5\over4$.

Given:

7 men can pack 14 boxes by working 7 hrs/day in 6 days

14 men can pack 18 boxes in 9 hrs/day

Formula:

$M_1 × D_1\over W_1$ = $M_2 × D_2 \over W_2$

Where,

M1 and M2 = Number of men working for time D1 and D2.

D1 and D2 = Total time for which M1 and M2 worked respectively.

W1 and W2 = Work done.

Calculation:

Total time for which 7 men worked = 6 × 7 = 42 hours

Let the days required for 14 men have to work be "b".

⇒ Total time for which 14 men would have to work

⇒ b × 9 = 9b

According to the concept,

⇒ $7 × 42\over {14}$ = $14 × 9b \over 18$

⇒ 7b = 21

⇒ b = 3 

∴ 14 men would have to work for 3 days.

Formula:

Sum = Average × Total entities

Calculation:

Sum of 37 numbers = 49 × 37 = 1,813

Sum of first 21 numbers = 21 × 43.8 = 919.8

Sum of last 17 numbers = 17 × 55.6 = 945.2

Total sum of 38 numbers

⇒ 919.8 + 945.2 = 1,865

Difference i.e., 21th number = 1,865 - 1,813 = 52

Sum of the numbers excluding 21^st number = 1813 - 52 = 1,761

Average = 1,761 / 36 = 48.9 

∴ The average of the remaining numbers is 48.9.

Formula:

Average = Sum of the numbers ÷ Total numbers

Calculation:

According to the question,

⇒ $A+B+C+D+E\over5$ - $B+C+D+E+F\over5$ = 26

⇒ $A+B+C+D+E-B-C-D-E-F\over5$ = 26

⇒ $A-F\over5$ = 26

⇒ A - F = 26 × 5 = 130

∴ The difference between A and F is 130.

Calculation:

LCM of 2, 3, and 4 = 12

Multiplying the ratio by 12,

⇒ $\frac{1}{2}$ × 12 : $\frac{2}{3}$ × 12 : $\frac{3}{4}$ × 12

⇒ 6 : 8 : 9

Now, First part = $6\over (6+8+9)$ × Rs 644 = Rs 168

∴ The first part is Rs 168.

Calculation:

Let the common ratio be a unit.

⇒ The numbers x and y are 4a and 7a respectively.

According to the question,

⇒ $4a+6\over7a-7$ = $3\over4$

⇒ 4 × (4a + 6) = 3 × (7a - 7)

⇒ 16a + 24 = 21a - 21

⇒ 24 + 21 = 21a - 16a

⇒ 45 = 5a

⇒ a = 9

Difference between y and x = 7a - 4a = 3a

⇒ Difference = 3 × 9 = 27 

∴ The difference is 27.

Formula: 

Curved Surface Area, CSA = 2πrh unit

Area of the base = πr2 units

Wherea, R is radius of the base, r = radius of cylinder,

h = height of cylinder

Calculation:

According to the question,

⇒ 2 × $\frac{22}{7}$ × r × 14 = 176

⇒ r = (176 × 7) ÷  (2 × 22 × 14) = 2 cm.

Now, Area of the base =  $\frac{22}{7}$ × 2 × 2 = $\frac{88}{7}$ cm2. 

∴ The Area of the base of the cylinder is $\frac{88}{7}$ cm2

Given:

Savings = 28% of expenditure

Increase in savings = 30%

Increase in expenditure = 25%

Formula:

Income = Savings + Expenditure

Calculation:

Let income be 100 units.

Savings = Rs 28

∴ Expenditure = 100 - 28 = Rs 72.

According to the question,

New expenditure = 1.25 × 72 = Rs 90.

New savings = 1.30 × 28 = Rs 36.4

New Income = 90 + 36.4 = Rs 126.4

⇒ Increase in income = 126.4 - 100 = Rs 26.4

% increase = $26.4\over100$ × 100 = 26.4%

∴ There is a 26.4% increase in income.

Formula:

A = P × (1 + $R\over 100$)T

CI = A - P

Where, P = Principal, R = Rate, T = Time, A = Amount

Calculation:

According to the question,

⇒ 12,705 = 10,500 × (1 + $x\over 100$)2

⇒ $12,705\over10,500$ =  (1 + $x\over 100$)2

⇒ $({11\over10})^2$ = (1 + $x\over 100$)2

Taking square root on both sides,

⇒ 1 + $x\over 100$ = $11\over 10$

⇒ $x\over 100$ = $1\over 10$

⇒ x = 10%

New interest rate = $2x\over2$ = 10 % semiannually.

Time (semiannual basis) = $\frac{3}{2}$ × 2 = 3 semiannual times

So, New amount

⇒ 10,500 × (1 + $10\over 100$)3 = Rs 13,975.5

∴ The amount is Rs 13,975.50

Formula :

SP = MP × (1 - D%)

Where, MP = Marked Price, D% = Discount Percentage

Calculation:

Let the cost price be 100 units

⇒ MP = (1 + $45\over100$) × 100 = 145 units

According to the question, 

SP = 145 × (1 - $40\over100$) = 87 units

∴ Net decrease in the price = 87 - 100 = -13 units

So, In percentage = (13units /100 units) × 100 = 13%

∴ The shopkeeper gets 13% less on the decided price.

Additional Information

The negative sign in the answer is for representational purposes. The presence of the negative sign shows that the shopkeeper sold the product at a cost lesser than the original cost i.e., incurred a loss.

Formula:

Efficiency = Total work done/ total time taken

Calculation:

Let the volume of the tank

⇒ LCM of 5, 10, 15, and 18 = 90 units

Efficiency of A = 90/10 = 9 units/hr

Efficiency of B = 90/15 = 6 units/hr

Efficiency of C = 90/18 = 5 units/hr

Total volume filled by A and C in 5 hours

⇒ (9 + 5) × 5 = 70 units

Remaining volume = 90 - 70 = 20 units 

Total volume filled by B and C in 1 hour

⇒ 6 + 5 = 11 units/hr

Time taken to fill the remaining volume by B and C

⇒ $20\over11$ = 1$9\over11$ hours

∴ Time taken to fill the complete tank = 5 + 1$9\over11$  = 6$9\over11$ hours

∴ The total time taken to fill the tank  is 6$9\over11$ hours.

Shortcut Trick

The ratio of HCF to LCM is 1 : 6, so total parts = 1 + 6 = 7.

7 parts = 189 ⇒ 1 part (HCF) = 27 and 6 parts (LCM) = 162.

Using the rule: Number₁ × Number₂ = LCM × HCF

54 × Number₂ = 162 × 27

Number₂ = (162 × 27) ÷ 54 = 81

∴ The correct answer is 81.

Alternate Method

Given:

LCM = 6 × HCF

LCM + HCF = 189

First Number = 54

Formula Used:

LCM × HCF = Product of the two numbers

Calculations:

⇒ Let the HCF be x.

⇒ LCM = 6x

⇒ LCM + HCF = 189

⇒ 6x + x = 189

⇒ 7x = 189

⇒ x = 189 ÷ 7 = 27

⇒ So, HCF = 27 and LCM = 6 × 27 = 162

⇒ Now, First Number × Second Number = LCM × HCF

⇒ 54 × Second Number = 162 × 27

⇒ Second Number = (162 × 27) ÷ 54

⇒ Second Number = 162 × (27 ÷ 54)

⇒ Second Number = 162 ÷ 2 = 81

∴ The correct answer is 81.

Additional Information

Product Rule of HCF and LCM

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

Co-prime Property

If two numbers are expressed as H × x and H × y (where H is their HCF), then x and y must be co-prime to each other. Their LCM is mathematically given by H × x × y.

Fractions HCF and LCM

HCF of fractions = (HCF of Numerators) ÷ (LCM of Denominators). LCM of fractions = (LCM of Numerators) ÷ (HCF of Denominators).

Formula:

D = S × T

Where, D = Distance traveled, S = Speed, T = Time taken

Calculation:

Time in hours = 3$48\over60$ = 3${4\over5}$ = ${19\over5}$ hours

Let the distance be "d".

Time taken for walking at 3 km/h = $d\over 3$

Time taken for walking at 4 km/h = $d\over 4$

Time taken for walking at 5 km/h = $d\over 5$

Time taken for walking at 6 km/h = $d\over 6$

Total time taken = $d\over 3$ +  $d\over 4$ + $d\over 5$ + $d\over 6$ = $57d\over 60$

According to the question,

⇒ $57d\over 60$ = ${19\over5}$

⇒ d = $60× 19\over 57× 5$ = 4 km

So, Total distance traveled = 4d = 4 × 4 = 16 km.

∴ The total distance is 16 km.

Shortcut Trick

Let Selling Price (SP) of 1 kg sugar be 1 unit.

Total SP of 35 kg = 35 units | Loss = SP of 5 kg = 5 units.

Cost Price (CP) = SP + Loss = 35 + 5 = 40 units.

Given 40 units = Rs. 1,470 ⇒ 1 unit (SP of 1 kg) = 1,470 ÷ 40 = Rs. 36.75.

SP of 8 kg = 8 × 36.75 = Rs. 294.

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 294.

Alternate Method

Given: Total CP of 35 kg = Rs. 1,470 | Loss = SP of 5 kg.

Formulas: Loss = CP − SP | SP = CP − Loss

⇒ Loss = CP of 35 kg − SP of 35 kg

⇒ SP of 5 kg = CP of 35 kg − SP of 35 kg

⇒ SP of 40 kg = CP of 35 kg = Rs. 1,470

��� SP of 1 kg = 1,470 ÷ 40 = Rs. 36.75

⇒ SP of 8 kg = 36.75 × 8 = Rs. 294

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 294.

Additional Information

Loss in terms of SP

When loss is given as SP of 'n' articles, CP is equivalent to the SP of (Total + n) articles.

Profit in terms of SP

When profit is given as SP of 'n' articles, CP is equivalent to the SP of (Total − n) articles.

Given:

Total sum = Rs. 980

A's share = 3/7 × B' share

C's share = 75% × A's share

Calculation:

According to the question,

⇒ A = 3B/7

⇒ C = 75/100 × 3B/7 = 9B/28

∴ Share of C

⇒ (9B/28)/(3b/7 + B + 9B/28) × 980 

⇒ $\frac{9B}{28}$ × $\frac{28}{49B}$ × 980 = Rs 180

∴ The share of C is Rs 180.

Formula:

V = lbh

Where, V = volume of the cuboid

l, b, and h are the sides of the cuboid respectively.

Concept:

In the figure above, three coterminous sides (highlighted in bold color) are faces ADEF, ABCD, and ABEG

From the figure,

⇒ Area of ADEF = b × h = bh

⇒ Area of ABCD = l × b = lb

⇒ Area of ABEG = l × h = lh

∴ Product of the area of coterminous faces = bh × lb × lh = l²b²h² = (lbh)²

Taking the square root of the product = lbh = volume of the cuboid

Calculation:

Product of the area of coterminous faces

⇒ 5 cm2 × 16 cm2 × 20 cm2 = 1600 cm⁶

Volume of the cuboid = √(1600 cm⁶) = 40 cm³

∴ The volume of the cuboid is 40 cm3.