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The logic followed here is:

Similarly,

Hence, 'FTGP' is the correct answer.

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, 'option 1' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

• ‘Ophthalmologist’ is related to ‘Eye’ → Ophthalmologist is a specialist in the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye.

Similarly,

• 'Oncologist’ is related to ‘________’ → Oncologist is a medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat Cancer.

Hence, 'Cancer' is the correct answer.

Starting from the image at north-west corner and moving in clockwise direction, we see as we move along the figure series, the images keep shifting towards the centre one by one.

So, in the '?' figure, the circle will be at the centre of the image at the centre.

Also, when pentagon shifts to the centre, it is replaced by A, and so on other images are replaced by the next alphabets in the alphabet series.

Hence, 'option 3' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, '87' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Letters are written from right end to left end.

• FIRST → TSRIF

Similarly,

• NOSTALGIC → CIGLATSON

Hence, 'CIGLATSON' is the correct answer.

Given sequence: a _ b _ _ c _ _ b b a c _ _ b_ a c a a b

1. a b a a b b a b → a a b b a c - a b b b a c - b a b b a c - a a b
2. a c b b a b c a → a a b c b c - b a b b a c - b c b a a c - a a b
3. a b a a a a a b → a a b b a c - a a b b a c - a a b b a c - a a b
4. b c a a b b c c → a b b c a c - a b b b a c - b c b c a c - a a b

• In option 3, aabbac is repeated.

Hence, 'a b a a a a a b' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (First Number + Second Number) × 3 = Third Number

• (7, 18, 75) → (7 + 18) × 3 = 25 × 3 = 75

Similarly,

• (11, 17, 84) → (11 + 17) × 3 = 28 × 3 = 84

Hence, '(11, 17, 84)' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

U, O, I, E, A → Vowel series.

Hence, 'UDXE' is the correct answer.

X @ P % T # M $ Y # J @ H → X is sister of P, P is brother of T, T is mother of M, M is husband of Y, Y is mother of J, J is sister of H.

By using the symbols in the table given below, we can draw the following family tree:

As the gender of H is not known, H is either the son or daughter of M.

Hence, 'Son or daughter' is the correct answer.

Six friends are sitting at equal distances from each other in a circle and facing the centre of the circle.

1. Pramod and Mukund are opposite to each other. 2. Laya is to the immediate left of Pramod. 3. Diraj is between Pramod and Parthiv.

4. Priyanshu is between Mukund and Laya.

Clearly, Diraj is sitting to the immediate left of Parthiv.

Hence, 'Diraj' is the correct answer.

The Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between Belt, cap, and Glove is shown below:

Belt is a strip of leather or other material worn, typically round the waist, to support or hold in clothes or to carry weapons.

Cap is a kind of soft, flat hat, typically with a peak.

Glove is a covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate parts for each finger and the thumb.

Hence, 'option 4' is the correct answer.

The correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right side of the figure is shown below:

Hence, 'option 3' is the correct answer.

The sum of three numbers A, B and C is 187.

A + B + C = 187 ______ (i)

B is 1.5 times of A.

B = 1.5 × A

⇒ B ÷ 1.5 = A ______ (ii)

C is twice of B.

C = 2B ______ (iii)

Substituting the value of (ii) and (iii) in (i), we get:

B ÷ 1.5 + B + 2B = 187

⇒ (B + 1.5B + 3B) ÷ 1.5 = 187

⇒ 5.5B = 187 × 1.5

⇒ 5.5B = 280.5

⇒ B = 280.5 ÷ 5.5

⇒ B = 51

C = 2B = 2 × 51 = 102

So, the value of C is 102.

Hence, '102' is the correct answer.

Faces opposite to each other is shown below:

Clearly, '9' is the number that will be on the face opposite the face showing the number '5'.

Hence, '9' is the correct answer.

If

• 'East' is known as 'West'
• 'West' is known as 'North'
• 'North' is known as 'South'
• 'South' is known as 'East'

Sun rises in the East in India and East is known as West, so Sun rises in the West in India.

Hence, 'West' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Similarly,

Hence, '61518228' is the correct answer.

Given equation: 85 – 55 ÷ 75 + 25 × 50

Replacing the symbols by their meaning, we get:

85 + 55 × 75 ÷ 25 - 50

= 85 + 55 × 3 - 50

= 85 + 165 - 50

= 250 - 50

= 200

Hence, '200' is the correct answer.

Five persons, A, B, C, D and E, are sitting in a line facing towards the west.

1. C is sitting at the south-end and D is sitting at the north-end. 2. E is sitting between B and C. 3. A and B are sitting together.

Clearly, B is sitting at the third position from the south.

Hence, 'B' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

• 12 : 144 → 12² = 144

Similarly,

• 15 : ? → 152 = 225

Hence, '225' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

1. OXS → O + 9 = X; X - 5 = S
2. GPL → G + 9 = P; P - 4 = L
3. IRM → I + 9 = R; R - 5 = M
4. LUP → L + 9 = U; U - 5 = P

Hence, 'GPL' is the odd one out.

The paper when unfolded will appear as shown below:

Hence, 'option 1' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

6 + (6 - 1) = 6 + 5 = 11

11 + (11 - 2) = 11 + 9 = 20

20 + (20 - 3) = 20 + 17 = 37

37 + (37 - 4) = 37 + 33 = 70

70 + (70 - 5) = 70 + 65 = 135

Hence, '135' is the correct answer.

The correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary is:

2. Command
3. Commandant
4. Commander
5. Commandment
6. Commemorate

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

The least possible Venn diagram is:

Conclusions:

I. Some cushions are pins. → Follows (As, Some pins are cushions)

II. Some pins are threads. → Follows (As, All threads are pins)

Hence, Both conclusions I and II follow.

The correct answer is India.

Key Points

• The first Asian Games was hosted by India in 1951.
• It is a continental multi-sports event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia.
• The motto of the Asian Games is 'Ever Onward'.
• ​The first Asian Games began on March 4, 1951, in New Delhi.
• It is also known as 'Asiad'.
• It was regulated by the Asian Games Federation from 1951 to 1978.
• Since 1982, the Olympic Council of Asia now regulates the Asian Games.

Additional Information 

The correct answer is Ayurveda.

Key Points

• Ayurveda is the Upaveda of the Rigveda which deals with medicine.
• It is an alternative medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent.
• The two famous practitioners of Ayurveda in ancient India were Charaka and Sushruta.
• Charak Samhita written by Charak is a remarkable book on medicine.
• Susruta Samhita written by Sushruta speaks about elaborate surgical procedures.
• According to the Puranas, Dhanwantari is known as the inventor of Ayurveda medicine.

Additional Information

• ​RigVeda
• The oldest religious text in the world.
• It is a collection of hymns, composed around 1700 BC, contains 1,028 hymns, and is divided into 10 mandalas.
• The third mandala contains the Gayatri Mantra.
• Saraswati is the deity river in Rigveda.
• Rigveda consists of 10 Mandalas.
• 8th Mandala is ascribed to Kanvas and Angiras.
• 9th Mandala is a compilation of soma hymns.

Important Points

• Dhanurveda
• Dhanurveda deals with the knowledge of archery.
• The Period of Dhanurveda was from 1700 to 1100 BCE and contains references to martial arts.
• The author of Dhanurveda is Vishvamitra also known as Bhrigu.
• Gandharva Veda
• It deals with Music and Dance and is associated with the Samveda.
• It is effectively used in meditation as it helps yoga transcend to the innermost level of the mind.
• Shilpveda
• It is the Veda of establishing a relationship between a dwelling and its dweller.
• It is the Upaveda of Atharvaveda.

The correct answer is Employment.

Key Points

• Employment is an agreement between an individual and another entity that stipulates the responsibilities, payment terms and arrangements, and rules of the workplace, and is recognized by the government.
• Besides, the per capita income more equitable distribution of income should be considered as one of the other properties of income to compare.
• In two or more societies this is because per capita income mainly hides the disparities in the societies as it mainly conveys the average income earned by a person.

Additional Information

• Purchasing power parity-PPP is an economic theory that compares currencies of different countries through a similar "basket of goods and services".
• Per capita income-Per capita income is a measure of the amount of money earned per person in a nation or geographic region. 
• It counts each man, woman, and child, even newborn babies, as a member of the population.
• Per capita income is the average income of the country divided by its total population.
• Per capita income shows the living standards of the people in a country.

The correct answer is Darjeeling.

Key Points

• Darjeeling is located in the Middle Himalayas in West Bengal.
• It is famous for the distinctive black tea grown on plantations that dot its surrounding slopes.
• It is also called “Queen of the Hills” located in North East India.
• It is famous for the world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
• The area is drained by the river Teesta.

Additional Information 

The correct answer is  measure greater than 60 units

Concept:

The apparent weight of a person inside a lift

• When the lift moves upward with acceleration a. Then the net upward force on the person is-

R - mg = ma

∴ Apparent weight, R = mg + ma = m (g + a)

So, when a lift accelerates upwards, the apparent weight of the person inside it increases.

• When the lift moves downwards with acceleration a. Then the net downward force on the person is-

Mg - R = ma

∴ Apparent weight, R = mg - ma = m (g - a)

So, when a lift accelerates downwards, the apparent weight of the person inside it decreases.

• When the lift is at rest or moving with uniform velocity v downward/upward. The acceleration a = 0, then the net force on the person is-

R - mg = m x 0 = 0

R = mg

∴ Apparent weight = Actual weight

• When the lift falls freely. If the supporting cable of the lift breaks, the lift falls freely under gravity. Then a = g. The net downward force on the person is -

R = m(g - g) = 0.

• Thus, the apparent weight of the man becomes zero. This is because both the man and the lift are moving downwards with same acceleration ‘g’ and so there are no forces of action and reaction between the person and the lift. Hence a person develops a feeling of weightlessness when he falls freely under gravity.
• Newton's second law states that the acceleration of an object is directly related to the net force and inversely related to its mass.
• The acceleration of an object depends on two things, force and mass.

F = ma

Where F = force acting on body, m = mass of body, a = acceleration.

Calculation:

Given: mass = m, a = 2g N = ?

According to Newtons 2nd law of motion,

ΣF = Ma

N - Mg = 3Mg

N = 4 Mg

Reaction on the floor by the man is 4 mg and vertically upward in direction.

The correct answer is Peter Baker.

Key Points

• Obama: The Call of History” has been written by Peter Baker.
• Peter Baker is the Chief White House Correspondent for The New York Times.
• This book will give an in-depth account of former US President’s Barack Obama years in office.
• This book is published in 2017.​

Additional Information

• Margaret Atwood.
• Margaret Eleanor Atwood is a **Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, teacher, and environmental activist.**​
• Some famous books written by Margaret Atwood, are The Blind Assassin, The Robber Bride, and Hag-seed.
• Manmohan Singh.​
• Manmohan Singh is an Indian politician, economist and statesman who has been the 13th prime minister of India from 2004 to 2014.​
• Some famous book was written by Manmohan Singh, India's economic reforms and Development, collateral and financial Plumbing Changing India etc.

The correct answer is Venice.

Key Points

• Marco Polo was born in 1254, in Venice, Italy.
• He was a Venetian merchant and adventurer who travelled from Europe to Asia from 1271–95.
• During this period, he remained in China for 17 years.
• Travels of Marco Polo', is classic travel literature written by Marco Polo itself.
• He visited India during 1288-1292 AD under the reign of the Pandya Kingdom.
• He travelled farther than any of his predecessors during his 24-year journey along the Silk Road, reaching China and Mongolia, where he became a confidant of Kublai Khan.

 Additional Information

The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.

Key Points

• Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country a marginal 0.03% increase in forests compared to the previous year.
• Increased by 68.49 sq km as compared to the previous year.
• Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country, followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra.
• The Forest Cover in the State is 77,482.49 sq km which is 25.14 % of the State's geographical area.

 Additional Information

• ISFR is a biennial publication of the Forest Survey of India (FSI), which is an organization under the Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change.
• In the 16th biennial assessment of 2019:
• Total forest and tree cover is 24.56% of the geographical area of the country.
• The Total forest cover is 7,12,249 sq km which is 21.67%.
• The Tree cover is 2.89%.​

Important Points

• Forest Report 2022:
• The report is published bi-annually and is widely regarded as one of the most important stock takes on forest ecosystems.
• The 2022 edition of SOFO explores the potential of three forest pathways for achieving green recovery and tackling multidimensional planetary crises, including climate change and biodiversity loss. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• Halting deforestation and maintaining forests
• Restoring degraded lands and expanding agroforestry
• Sustainably using forests and building green value chains

The correct answer is Kodava.

Key Points

• It is celebrated by the Kodava community of Kodagu district, Karnataka.
• It is also known as the festival of weapons and harvest.
• This festival is celebrated after Putthari the harvest festival.
• Kail means Armory/weapon and Podh means festivals.
• Kailpodh is celebrated in September and marks the end of the sowing season.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Municipalities.

Key Points

• Municipalities a town or cities have their own local government.
• A Nagar Palika or Municipality is an urban local body that administers a city with a minimum population of 100,000 but less than 1,000,000.
• The members of the Nagar Palika are elected representatives for a term of five years.
• The town is divided into wards according to its population, and representatives are elected from each ward.
• A chief officer, along with officers like an engineer, sanitary inspector, health officer, and education officer who come from the state public service are appointed by the state government to control the administrative affairs of the Nagar Palika.

Additional Information

• 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 provided constitutional status to local urban bodies.
• This act added a new part IX-A to the Constitution (Article 243-P to 243-ZG).
• The Municipalities’ and a new Twelfth Schedule containing 18 functional items for municipalities.
• The institutions under the Municipalities are of three types.
• ​Nagar Panchayat, for a transitional area, i.e., an area which is being transformed from a rural area to an urban area.
• Municipal Council for a Smaller Urban area.
• Municipal Corporation for a larger urban area.

The correct answer is Football.

Key Points

• Diego Armando Maradona was born on 30 October 1960.
• He was an Argentine professional football player and manager.
• He was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award.
• He was also called "El Pibe de Oro" ("The Golden Boy").
• He was known for the "Hand of God" goal in which, during the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals, he punched the ball into England's net.

Additional Information

• About Football
• Football is the world’s most popular ball game in terms of the number of participants and spectators.
• Football, also called Association Football or Soccer, is a game in which two teams of 11 players, using any part of their bodies except their hands and arms, try to manoeuvre the ball into the opposing team’s goal.
• Only the goalkeeper is permitted to handle the ball and may do so only within the penalty area surrounding the goal.

The correct answer is Seismograph.

Key Points

• A seismograph is an instrument used to record the vibrations of an earthquake.
• It's an instrument consists a vibrating rod, or a pendulum, which starts vibrating when tremors occur.
• A pen is attached to the vibrating system of the seismograph which records seismic waves on paper which
  

moves under it.

• The first seismograph was invented in 132 AD by Chinese astronomer and mathematician Zhang Heng.
• The magnitude of the earthquake is measured on the Richter scale while its intensity on the Mercalli scale.
• The magnitude relates to the energy released during the quake and the intensity scale takes into account the visible damage caused by the event.

Additional Information 

The correct answer is Guwahati.

Key Points

• North East Small Finance Bank Limited is the wholly owned subsidiary of RGVN (North East) Microfinance Limited.
• These banks are a type of niche banks that have been set up with an objective to further financial inclusion.
• They can provide basic banking services of acceptance of deposits and lending to unserved and underserved sections.
• The corporate office of North East Small Finance Bank is located in Guwahati.
• RGVN (North East) received the Small Finance Bank License from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on March 31, 2017.

Additional Information

• Small Finance Bank
• These are the financial institutions that provide financial services to the country’s unserved, underserved and unbanked areas of the country.
• Its objective is to provide the supply of credit to small business units; small and marginal farmers; micro and small industries; and other unorganised sector entities.
• It provides 75% loans to the priority sector of its credit.
• It has a minimum capital of 200cr and 10 years of experience.
• They are regulated under the RBI act of 1934 and IBRA 1949.

The correct answer is Kashmir.

Key Points

• Kalhana was born in the 12th century into the family of Chanpaka, a Kashmiri minister.
• He was the court Poet of the King Harsha of the Lohara Dynasty.
• He was an author who wrote a Sanskrit poem about the kings of Kashmir.
• He was the author of Rajatarangini.
• His father Champaka was also a Minister in the Lohara Dynasty.

Additional Information 

The correct answer is Karnataka.

Key Points

• Vijaynagara became the 31st district of Karnataka.
• It was carved out from the Ballari district.
• There are six taluks that come under Vijayanagara which are Hosapete, Kudligi, Hagaribommanahalli, Kotturu, Hoovina Hadagali, and Harapanahalli.
• There are two UNESCO World Heritage sites Hampi and Virupaksha Temple in Vijaynagara.
• The creation of districts will help promote tourism to places such as Hampi and the overall development of the six taluks.

Additional Information 

The correct answer is Thomas Bach.

Key Points

• International Olympic Committee is a non-profit independent international organization founded in the year 1894.
• Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Olympic Capital is entirely privately funded.
• Thomas Bach (As of September 2022 ) is currently the president of the International Olympic Committee.
• The International Olympic Committee is the patron of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement.

Additional Information 

• The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece and were an intrinsic part of religious celebrations.
• It was held in Olympia, Greece, in honour of Zeus (the supreme god of Greek religion).
• The first modern Olympics took place in Athens in 1896 and featured 280 participants from 13 countries in 43 events.

The correct answer is Arunachal Pradesh.

Key Points

• Siang, Noa, Tirap and Kameng are rivers found in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
• The major river of Arunachal Pradesh is the Brahmaputra and all the rivers are its tributaries.
• Kameng river formerly known as Bhareli river and Jia Bhoreli in Assam.

Additional Information

• Important northern rivers.

The correct answer is Pheran.

Key Points 

• In the Jammu&Kashmir region, Pheran is the common dress for people. It is a long dress with buttons on the neck.
• It falls below knee length. It is worn by both men and women folk of territory. It is accompanied by a loose Pajama worn under it.
• Pheran is adorned by colourful floral motifs and intricate Kashmiri embroidery. A white stole also hangs from the shoulders of the wearer.

Additional Information 

• Costumes in Jammu and Kashmir are inspired by the vibrancy of warmth and culture of people in the territory. Rich fabrics with beautiful colours blending with their fine textures are integrally used in Kashmiri couture.
• Fine embroideries and weavings of the region are also beautifully exhibited through these dresses.

The correct answer is shalabhoga.

Key Points

• Shalabhoga stands with respect to revenue administration under the imperial Cholas is land donated for the maintenance of a school.
• The inscriptions of the Cholas who ruled in Tamil Nadu suggest that their kingdom used more than 400 terms for different kinds of taxes.
• Cholas were the most civilized race in the south Indian subcontinent.

Additional Information

• The Chola Empire was one of the most famous empires in south India that came into prominence in the 9th century AD.
• Their kingdom was mainly concentrated in the Kaveri-fed delta called Cholamandalam.
• According to Chola inscriptions, there were five types of ' land gifts ' that Chola kings gave to their people.

The correct answer is Integument.

Key Points

• The fertilised ovule, which is the end product of sexual reproduction, is known as seed.
• Integument is the protective covering of the ovule (nucellus). It is thin and living.
• The megasporangium and the embryo sac are protected by a double-layered integument.
• After fertilisation, one or two protective integuments transform into the seed coat, which protects the entire seed.
• In seed, seed coats are 1 or 2 in number, having an opening called micropyle.
• Outer integument forms outer seed coat (testa) and inner integuments form inner seed coat (tegmen).
• The hard seed coats (testa and tegmen) provide protection against injury.

Additional Information

• Zygote: 
• It is a cell which is formed after the fusion of male sperms and eggs cells. Which is also known as a Fertilised egg.
• And over the period of time, this zygote develops and forms an embryo.
• The combination of Chromosome determines the sex of the child.
• Combination of the Y chromosome of male with XX chromosome of female results in the child being a male.

The correct answer is Saudi Arabia.

Key Points

• The 15th G20 Summit held virtually in November 2020 was hosted by Saudi Arabia.
• It saw the participation of respective Heads of State/ Government of 19 member countries, the EU, other invited countries, and international organizations.
• The theme for the 15th summit was Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century for All.
• Its aim was to overcome the pandemic, economic recovery and restore jobs, and build an inclusive, sustainable and resilient future.

Additional Information

• G20
• The G20 was founded on 26th September 1999.
• It is an informal group of 19 countries and the European Union, with representatives of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
• The members of the G20 are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.
• It is composed of most of the world's largest economies, including both industrialized and developing nations, and accounts for around 90% of gross world product (GWP), 75–80% of international trade, two-thirds of the global population, and roughly half the world's land area.
• It works to address major issues related to the global economy, such as international financial stability, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development.

Important Points

• The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of a G20 Secretariat.
• It will be responsible for the implementation of overall policy decisions and arrangements needed for steering India’s upcoming G20 Presidency.
• India will hold the Presidency of the G20 for the first time from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023, culminating with the G20 Summit in India in 2023.

The correct answer is The Constitution of India was handwritten in English and Hindi.

Key Points

• The Constitution of India was handwritten in English and Hindi.
• Prem Behari Narain Raizada (Saxena) is the man who hand wrote the original Constitution of India. Raizada over his desk in the Constitution Hall (now Constitution Club) for six months to handwrite 395 articles, 8 schedules, and a preamble in both English and Hindi.
• Dr Sachchidanand Sinha, the oldest member, was elected as the temporary President of the Constituent Assembly.
• Dr Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the   Assembly and not Dr BR Ambedkar.
• The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan, not by Hunter Commission.
• 26 November is observed as The Constitution Day - or 'Samvidhan Divas'​ in India.​

Additional Information

• The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on December 9, 1946.
• The meeting was attended by 211 members.
• Constituent Assembly was to be a partly elected and partly nominated body.
• On December 13, 1946, Jawahar Lal Nehru moved the historic Objectives Resolution in the Assembly that laid down the fundamentals and philosophy of the constitutional structure
• The President of the Drafting Committee was Dr B R Ambedkar.

The correct answer is LK Advani.

Key Points

• LK Advani was born on 8 November 1927 in Karachi, Pakistan.
• He was the 7th deputy Prime minister of India.
• He was one of the founding members of the BJP.
• He was also minister of home affairs in BJP from 1998-2004.
• He was the author of the book ’My Country My Life’.
• The book was released on 19 March 2008 by Abdul Kalam.
• The book narrates autobiographical accounts and events in the life of Advani.

Additional Information 

• Anna Hazare is an Indian social activist.
• He is the master brain behind the Indian anti-corruption movement.
• He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1990 and Padma Bhushan in 1992.
• Pranab Kumar Mukherjee was an Indian politician and statesman.
• He served as the 13th President of India from 2012-2017.
• He was preceded by Pratibha Patil and was succeeded by Ram Nath Govind.
• He received Padma Vibhushan in the year 2008 and Bharat Ratna in the year 2019.
• Books: Challenges Before the Nation: A Saga of Struggle and Sacrifice, Beyond Survival: Emerging Dimensions of the Indian Economy.
• Somnath Chatterjee​
• ​Former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee passed away on August 13, 2018.
• Born on July 25, 1929, Chatterjee was a ten-time Lok Sabha MP.
• He was one of the longest-serving parliamentarians in India.
• He served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 2004 to 2009.
• He won the Outstanding Parliamentarian Award in 1996.

The correct answer is 1950-51.

Key Points

• The first Economic Survey in India was presented in the year 1950-51.
• Up to 1964, it was presented along with the Union Budget.
• From 1964 onwards, it has been delinked from the Budget.​

Additional Information

• The Economic Survey of India is an annual document released by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
• It contains the most authoritative and updated source of data on India’s economy.
• It is a report that the government presents on the state of the economy in the past year, the key challenges it anticipates, and their possible solutions.
• The First Female Finance Minister of India was Indira Gandhi who presented the Budget in 1970.
• Currently, Nirmala Sitharaman is the Finance Minister of India (as of Sep 2022).
• The term budget isn't used in the Indian constitution.
• The term used in Article 112 is 'Annual Finance Statement'.
• The budget is laid before Parliament in the name of the President.

The correct answer is Australia.

Key Points

• The first India-France-Australia Trilateral Dialogue was held virtually on 9 September 2020.
• The focus of the dialogue was on enhancing cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
• The outcome-oriented meeting was held with the objective of building on the strong bilateral relations that the three countries share with each other.
• The three sides agreed to hold the dialogue on an annual basis.
• Harshvardhan Singla, foreign secretary represented the Republic of India.
• Francois Delattre and Frances Adamson represented France and Australia respectively.

Additional Information

As of (Sep 2022)

Given:

The ratio of the shares of A and B is 3 : 4

The ratio of the shares of A and C is 5 : 8. 

The difference between the shares of B and that of C is Rs. 312

Concept used:

Concept of ratio and proportion

Calculation:

Let A and B be 3 y and 4 y

So, A: B = 3 y: 4 y  × 5     ----(1)

And A: C = 5 y: 8 y  × 3    -----(2)

From (1) and (2)

A = 15 y

B = 20 y

C = 24 y

According to the question,

24 y - 20 y = 312

⇒ 4 y = 312

⇒ y = 78

Now, we have to find the value of x = A + B + C

⇒ 15 y + 20 y + 24 y

⇒ 59 y

⇒ 59 × 78

⇒ 4602

∴ The value of x will be Rs 4602.

Alternate MethodA : B = 3 : 4

A : C = 5 : 8

To Make A equal put in the ratio  A : B : C 

A : B = (3 : 4)5 = 15 : 20

A : C = (5 : 8)3 = 15 : 24

A : B : C = 15 : 20 : 24

B - C = 312

24u - 20u = 312

4u = 312

1u = 78

A + B + C =  15u + 20u + 24u = 59u

59 × 78 = 4602 Rs

Shortcut Trick

Ratio of quantities = 9 : 11. Let weights be 9 kg and 11 kg.

Weighted Average CP = (320 × 9 + 240 × 11) ÷ (9 + 11) = (2880 + 2640) ÷ 20 = 5520 ÷ 20 = Rs. 276 per kg.

Given SP = Rs. 325.68 per kg.

Gain = 325.68 − 276 = Rs. 49.68.

Gain% = (49.68 ÷ 276) × 100 = 18%.

∴ The correct answer is 18%.

Alternate Method

Given: CP₁ = Rs. 320, CP₂ = Rs. 240, Ratio = 9 : 11, SP = Rs. 325.68.

Formulas: Total CP = (n₁c₁ + n₂c₂) | Profit% = [(SP − CP) ÷ CP] × 100

⇒ Total weight = 9 + 11 = 20 kg

⇒ Total CP = (320 × 9) + (240 × 11) = 2880 + 2640 = Rs. 5520

⇒ CP per kg = 5520 ÷ 20 = Rs. 276

⇒ Profit per kg = 325.68 − 276 = Rs. 49.68

⇒ Profit% = (49.68 ÷ 276) × 100 = 18%

∴ The correct answer is 18%.

Additional Information

Alligation Method

The mean price (CP) can be found using the ratio of differences: (320 − CP) ÷ (CP − 240) = 11 ÷ 9.

Profit Calculation

Always calculate profit or loss percentage on the Cost Price (CP) unless stated otherwise.

Shortcut Trick

Total capacity of tank = LCM(15, 18, 6) = 90 units.

Efficiencies: Pipe A = −6, Pipe B = −5, Pipe C = +15 (Net efficiency = 15 − 11 = +4 units/hr).

Target work = 2/3 of total capacity = (2/3) × 90 = 60 units.

Time required = Target work ÷ Net efficiency = 60 ÷ 4 = 15 hours.

∴ The correct answer is 15 hours.

Alternate Method

Given:

Time taken by Pipe A to empty = 15 hours

Time taken by Pipe B to empty = 18 hours

Time taken by Pipe C to fill = 6 hours

Calculation:

⇒ Net efficiency of (A + B + C) = (−6) + (−5) + 15

⇒ Net efficiency = 15 − 11 = 4 units/hr (Positive sign implies the tank is filling)

⇒ Target part of the tank to be filled = 2/3 of 90 units

⇒ Target work = (2 ÷ 3) × 90 = 60 units

⇒ Time required = Target work ÷ Net efficiency

⇒ Time required = 60 ÷ 4 = 15 hours

∴ The correct answer is 15 hours.

Additional Information

Sign Convention for Pipes

Always assign a positive efficiency to an inlet (filling) pipe and a negative efficiency to an outlet (emptying) pipe or a leak.

Combined Rate of Filling

If pipe A fills in x hours and pipe B empties in y hours, then their net part filled in 1 hour is (1/x − 1/y). If the result is positive, the tank fills; if negative, the tank empties.

Concept of Fractional Work

Time required to complete a specific fraction of a tank = (Fraction × Total Capacity) ÷ Combined Efficiency.

Given:

The ratio of CP of articles A and B is 5 : 4

Profit on article A = 10%

Profit on article B = 20%

The difference in the selling price is Rs. 560

Formula used:

SP = CP × (100 + P%)/100

Calculation:

Let CP of articles A and B be 50x and 40x respectively

Then SP of article A = 50x × (100 + 10)/100 = 55x

SP of article A = 55x

And SP of article B = 40x × (100 + 20)/100 = 48x

SP of article B = 48x

According to the question,

⇒ 55x - 48x = 560

⇒ 7x = 560

x = 80

Now, the sum of CP of both articles = 50x + 40x = 90x

⇒ 90x = 90 × 80 = 7200

∴  The sum of the cost prices of article A and B is 7200.

NOTE:- As CP's are in the ratio 5 : 4. So by taking CP's 50x and 40x calculation becomes easier.

Shortcut Trick

Effective interest in 1st case = 7.5% × (10/3) = 25% → Amount = 125% of Principal.

Effective interest in 2nd case = 8% × (15/4) = 30% → Amount = 130% of Principal.

Since 125% of Principal = ₹4900

130% of Principal = (4900 ÷ 125) × 130 = 39.2 × 130 = ₹5096.

∴ The correct answer is ₹5096.

Alternate Method

Given:

Amount in 1st case (A₁) = ₹4900

Rate (R₁) = 7.5% p.a., Time (T₁) = 3 years 4 months = 3 + 1/3 = 10/3 years

Rate (R₂) = 8% p.a., Time (T₂) = 3 + 3/4 = 15/4 years

Formula Used:

Simple Interest (SI) = (P × R × T) ÷ 100

Amount (A) = P + SI = P × (1 + RT/100)

Sum (P)

A₁ = 4900 7.5% for 10/3 yr SI = +25%

A₂ = 5096 8% for 15/4 yr SI = +30%

Calculations:

⇒ In the 1st case, SI₁% = 7.5 × (10/3) = 25%

⇒ Amount (A₁) = 100% + 25% = 125% of P

⇒ 125% of P = ₹4900

⇒ P = (4900 × 100) ÷ 125 = ₹3920

⇒ In the 2nd case, SI₂% = 8 × (15/4) = 30%

⇒ Amount (A₂) = 100% + 30% = 130% of P

⇒ A₂ = 130% of 3920 = (130 ÷ 100) × 3920

⇒ A₂ = 1.3 × 3920 = ₹5096

∴ The correct answer is ₹5096.

Additional Information

Effective Interest Rate in SI

In Simple Interest, the effective interest percentage for a given period is simply the product of the rate and time (R × T)%. This allows for direct calculation without finding the principal every time.

Amount Formula for Simple Interest

Amount (A) = P + SI = P(1 + RT/100). The principal remains constant throughout the entire period, unlike compound interest where interest is added to the principal.

Simple vs Compound Interest

For the first year, both simple and compound interests are identical (if compounded annually). From the second year onwards, CI will be greater than SI because interest is earned on accumulated interest.

Given:

Deposited amount = 8000

TIme = one and half year = 18 months or 3 half year

Rate of interest = 10% per annum

Interest is compounded half yearly

Rate of interest for 6 month = 5%

Concept:

Amount (A) = P (1 + R/100)ⁿ

Calculation:

Amount = 8000 × (1 + 5/100)³

= 8000 × (21/20)³

= 8000 × 21/20 × 21/20 × 21/20

= 21 × 21 × 21 

= 9261

The compound interest = 9261 - 8000 = 1261

∴ Compound interest will be 1261

 

 Alternate Method

Successive percentage of 5%, 5% & 5% = 15.7625%

Total compound interest rate for 18 months = 15.7625%

So, the compound interest for 18 months = 8000 × 15.7625% = 1261

∴ Compound interest will be 1261

Given:

Average height of 35 students in a group is 156 cm.

8 students of average height 154.5 cm leave the group

13 students of average height 158 cm join the group

Calculation:

Average height of 35 students in a group is 156 cm.

Total height of 35 students = 35 × 156 = 5460 cm

8 student who leave the group total height = 8 × 154.5 = 1236 cm

Total height of 27 student = 5460 - 1236 = 4224 cm

Now, who joined in the group newly total height of newly admitted 13 students = 13 × 158 = 2054 cm

Now, total 40 students total height = 4224 + 2054 = 6278 cm 

Average of 40 student height = 6278/40 = 156.95 cm 

∴ The average height of 40 students is 156.95 cm

Given:

Speed of the first train = 108 km/h

Speed of the second train = 25 m/sec

Concept:

Speed in km/h = (Speed in m/sec) × (18/5)

Calculation:

The speed of the second train = 25 × (18/5) = 90 km/h

∴ The required ratio = 108 : 90 = 6 : 5

Note:- Ratio should be in the same unit of speed.

Given:

Marked price = Rs. 760

SP = Rs. 722

Formula used:

SP = Marked price - Discount

Discount% = (Discount / Marked price) × 100

Calculation:

Discount = 760 - 722 = Rs. 38

∴ The Discount percentage =  $38\over760$ × 100 = 5%

∴ The discount percentage on the article is 5%.

Given:

Total Sum = Rs. 176

The ratio of A, B and C = 1 : 4 : 6

Calculation:

Let the ratio be x, 4 x and 6 x

According to question, 

(x + 4 x + 6 x) = 176

⇒ 11 x = 176

⇒ x = 16

The share of A = x

⇒ 16 × 1 = 16

The share of B = 4 x

⇒ 4 × 16 = 64

The share of C = 6 x

⇒ 6 × 16 = 96

The difference between the largest share and the smallest share = 96 - 16 

⇒ 80

∴ The Required answer is Rs. 80.

Shortcut Trick 1 : 4 : 6

11u = 176

1u = 16

6u - 1u = 5u

5 × 16 = Rs. 80

Given:

⇒ $7 {7{} \over 15} \div {4{} \over 9} of \left (4{7{} \over 10} + 5 {1{} \over5}\right ) + \left ({2{} \over 3} - {4{} \over 11}\right )$

Concept used:

Calculation:

⇒ $7 {7{} \over 15} \div {4{} \over 9} of \left (4{7{} \over 10} + 5 {1{} \over5}\right ) + \left ({2{} \over 3} - {4{} \over 11}\right )$

⇒ $7 {7{} \over 15} \div {4{} \over 9} of \left ({47{} \over 10} + {26{} \over5}\right ) + \left ({2{} \over 3} - {4{} \over 11}\right )$

⇒ ${112{} \over 15} \div {4{} \over 9} of \left ({47{} \over 10} + {26{} \over5}\right ) + \left ({2{} \over 3} - {4{} \over 11}\right )$

⇒ $\frac{112}{15} \div \frac{4}{9} \times \frac{99}{10} + \frac{10}{33}$

⇒ $\frac{112}{15} \div \frac{22}{5} + \frac{10}{33}$

⇒ $\frac{112}{15} \times \frac{5}{22} + \frac{10}{33}$

⇒ $\frac{56}{33} + \frac{10}{33}$

⇒ $\frac{66}{33}$

⇒ 2

Given:

Remainders = 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 

Greatest number of six digits  = x  

Calculation:

LCM of (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) = 2520

Greatest number of six digits = 999999

⇒ 999999/2520

Dividend = divisor × quotient + remainder

999999 = 2520 × 396 + 2079

⇒ 999999 - 2079 = 997920

Difference = 5 - 4 = 6 - 5 = 7 - 6 = 8 - 7 = 9 - 8 

⇒ 1

⇒ 997920 - 1 = 997919

x = 997919

Sum of digits of x = 9 + 9 + 7 + 9 + 1 + 9 

⇒ 44

∴ The sum of the digits of x is 44

Given: 

The selling price of an article is 1716

Given the discount on the marked price is 12%

Calculation:

selling price after giving a 12% discount then marked price = 1716 × 100/88

If he sells at the marked price then he earns 25% profit, then the cost price = 1716 × 100/88  × 100/125 = 1560

∴ The cost price of an article is 1560.

Alternate Method successive profit or loss for the seller = - 12 + 25 - $12 × 25 \over 100$ = 10% profit

So, the cost price of the article = 1716 × 100/110 = 1560

∴ The cost price of the article is 1560

Given:

Four cubes each the side 8 cm, are placed together end to end in a row.

l = 32 cm

b = 8 cm

h = 8 cm

Formula used:

Total surface area of cuboid = 2(lb + bh + hl)

Calculation:

Total surface area of cuboid =  2(32 × 8 + 8 × 8 + 8 × 32)

⇒ 2(256 + 64 + 256)

⇒ 2 × 576 = 1152 cm²

∴ The total surface area of the solid so formed is 1152 cm².

Given:

Ratio of present ages of A and B = 4 : 5  

Ratio of ages after 10 years = 5 : 6

Calculation:

⇒ A/B = 4/5 

⇒ (4x + 10)/(5x + 10) = 5/6

⇒ 24x + 60 = 25x + 50

⇒ x = 10

Present age of A = 40

Present age of B = 50

Difference = 50 - 40 = 10

∴ The correct answer is 10 years.

Shortcut Trick:

Applying ratio method,

Difference in age = 5 - 4 = 1

⇒10 years

Given:

Area of base of right circular cone = 81π cm2

Height = 18 cm

Formula used:

l = √(r² + h²)

l = slant height, r = radius, h = height

Calculation:

Area of base  = πr²

πr² = 81π 

⇒ r² = 81

⇒ r = +9 , -9

l = √(r² + h²)

⇒ √(9² + 18²)

⇒ √405

⇒ 9√5 cm

Given:

Amount(A) = Rs. 6655, Time(T) = 3 years

Rate(R) = 10%

Formula used:

Amount(A) = P(1 + R/100)^T

Compound interest(CI) = A - P

Calculation:

6655 = P(1 + 10/100)³

⇒ 6655 = P(11/10)³

⇒ P = 6655 × 1000/1331

⇒ P = 5000

Principle(P) = Rs. 5000

According to question

New rate(R₁) = 1.5R = 15%

New time(T₁) = 2 years

A = 5000(1 + 15/100)²

⇒ 5000(115/100)²

⇒ 5000 × 13225/10000

 A = Rs. 6612.50

CI = x = 6612.5 - 5000 = 1612.50

∴ The value of x is Rs. 1612.50

Given:

The average age of students in a class is 16.8 years.

The average age of the boys in the class is 18.4 years.

The average age of the girl in the class is 16.4 years.

Calculation:

Let the number of boys in the class be x.

Let the number of girls in the class be y.

Total age of student in the class

16.8 × (x + y) = (16.8x + 16.8y) years

Total age of the boys = 18.4x years

Total age of the girls = 16.4y years

∴ 18.4x + 16.4y = 16.8x + 16.8y

⇒ 1.6x = 0.4y

⇒ $x\over y$ = $0.4\over1.6$ = $1\over4$ 

∴ The ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls in the class is 1 : 4.

Given:

Manufacturer profit = 12%

Retailer profit = 20%

Wholesale dealer = 15%

Calculation:

Let CP be Rs.100

So,

Manufacturer profit =  Rs.112

Retailer profit = Rs.120

Wholesale profit = Rs.115

⇒ 112/100 × 115/100 × 120/100

⇒ 1545600/1000000

Retail price = Rs.1245

⇒ 1545600 = 1245

⇒ 0.0008055 (approx) 

Cost of production of table = 1000000 × 0.0008055 

⇒ Rs.805.5 (approx)

∴ The correct answer is Rs.805.5.

Shortcut TrickManufacturer = 12% 

Wholesale dealer = 15%

Retailer = 20%

Now, since table is changing hands between manufacturer, retailer and wholesaler.

∴ Manufacturer SP = Wholesale dealer CP

Wholesale dealer SP = Retailer CP

So,

By applying ratio method,

25 28 (12%) manufacture

20 23 (15%) Whole sale

5 6 (20%) Retailer

5 × 20 × 25 

5 × 28 × 20

23 × 28 × 5

28 × 20 × 5

28 × 23 × 5

28 × 23 × 6

6 × 23 × 28 = 1245

\(1 = \frac{{1245}}{{3864}} = \begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {0.32220496}\ {\left( {appron} \right)} \end{array}\)

∴ Cost of production = 5 × 20 × 25 × 0.32220496

= Rs. 805.51

Shortcut Trick

Let total work be 20 units (assuming combined efficiency is 1).

Honey worked for 12 days and Junnu for 36 days.

This is equivalent to (Honey + Junnu) working for 12 days + Junnu working alone for (36 − 12) = 24 days.

Work done in 12 days = 12 units. Remaining work = 20 − 12 = 8 units.

Junnu efficiency = 8 ÷ 24 = 1/3.

Time for Junnu alone = 20 ÷ (1/3) = 60 days.

∴ The correct answer is 60 days.

Alternate Method

Given:

Time taken by (Honey + Junnu) = 20 days.

Work done by Honey = 12 days.

Work done by Junnu (remaining) = 36 days.

Let efficiency of Honey be H and Junnu be J.

⇒ 20(H + J) = 12H + 36J

⇒ 20H + 20J = 12H + 36J

⇒ 20H − 12H = 36J − 20J

⇒ 8H = 16J

⇒ H = 2J

⇒ Total Work = 20(2J + J) = 20 × 3J = 60J

⇒ Time taken by Junnu alone = Total Work ÷ J = 60J ÷ J = 60 days.

∴ The correct answer is 60 days.

Additional Information

Efficiency and Time Relationship

Efficiency is inversely proportional to the time taken to complete a work. If the ratio of efficiencies is a:b, the ratio of time taken is b:a.

Work Equivalence Formula

Total Work = Efficiency × Time. For multiple people, Total Work = (Σ Efficiency) × Time.

Concept used:

Calculation:

⇒ 5 ÷ 8 of 2 - 10 ÷ 5 of 8 + 6 ÷ 15 × (7 - 4) of 2 - 2

⇒ 5 ÷ 16 - 10 ÷ 40 + 6 ÷ 15 × 6 - 2

⇒ (5/16) - (1/4) + (2/5) × 6 - 2

⇒ (5/16) - (1/4) + (12/5) - 2

⇒ (1/16) + (2/5)

⇒ 37/80

Given:

Difference between a number and its one-third is 520

Calculation:

Let the number be x

According to the question,

x - $1\over3$ x = 520

⇒ $3x -x \over 3$ = 520

⇒ 2x/3 = 520

⇒ x = 780

So, the number is 780

20% of the number = 780 × 20 × 1/100 = 156

∴ 20% of the number  is 156

Given:

L.C.M of two numbers = 210

H.C.F of two numbers = 5

One of the numbers is 30.

Concept used:

L.C.M × H.C.F = 1^st number × 2^nd number

Calculation:

L.C.M × H.C.F = 1^st number × 2^nd number

⇒ 210 × 5 = 30 × 2^nd number

⇒ 2^nd number = 210 × 5/30

⇒ 35

∴ The Required number is 35.

Shortcut Trick

Relative speed (opposite direction) = 48 + 52 = 100 km/h = 100 × 5/18 = 250/9 m/s.

Total distance (Sum of lengths) = Speed × Time = (250/9) × 27 = 750 m.

Length of the other train = Total distance − First train length = 750 − 350 = 400 m.

∴ The correct answer is 400 m.

Alternate Method

Given:

Speed of the first train (S₁) = 48 km/h

Speed of the second train (S₂) = 52 km/h

Time taken to cross each other (T) = 27 seconds

Length of the first train (L₁) = 350 m

Formula Used:

Relative Speed (when moving in opposite directions) = S₁ + S₂

Total Distance (L₁ + L₂) = Relative Speed × Time

Train 1 : 48 km/h Length = 350 m

Train 2 : 52 km/h Length = ?

27 sec

Relative Speed = 48 + 52 = 100 km/h

Calculations:

⇒ Relative Speed = 48 + 52 = 100 km/h

⇒ Relative Speed in m/s = 100 × 5/18 = 250/9 m/s

⇒ Total Distance = Speed × Time

⇒ Total Distance = (250/9) × 27

⇒ Total Distance = 250 × 3 = 750 m

⇒ L₁ + L₂ = 750

⇒ 350 + L₂ = 750

⇒ L₂ = 750 − 350 = 400 m

∴ The correct answer is 400 m.

Additional Information

Relative Speed (Same Direction)

When two bodies are moving in the same direction, their relative speed is the difference of their individual speeds. Relative Speed = |S₁ − S₂|.

Conversion of Speed Units

To convert km/h to m/s, multiply by 5/18. To convert m/s to km/h, multiply by 18/5.

Crossing a Stationary Object

When a train crosses a stationary pole or man, the total distance covered is exactly equal to the length of the train.

Crossing a Bridge or Platform

When a train crosses a stationary bridge or platform, the total distance covered is the sum of the length of the train and the length of the bridge/platform.

Given: 

Sarita expected 720 marks but got 675 marks.

Calculation:

Let full marks = x

Expected marks - got marks = 720 - 675

⇒ 45

According to the question

She got 5% less marks than expected marks.

∴ x of 5% = 45

x × (5/100) = 45

x = 4500/5

x = 900

∴ Full marks = 900

Now 

She scores to obtain 90% marks = 900 × (90/100) = 810

The correct answer is option 4) i.e. 'Idea.'

 

Key Points  

• Let's look at the meaning of the given word:
• Opinion- the ideas that a person or a group of people have about something or someone, which are based mainly on their feelings and beliefs.
• Let's look at the meaning of the correct answer:
• Idea- a belief or opinion.
• Clearly, the word 'Idea' is closest in meaning to the given word 'Opinion.'
• Therefore, the correct synonym of the given word is option 4 'Idea.'

 

Additional Information     

• Let's know the meaning of other options:

The correct answer is option 3) i.e. 'Coercion.'

 

Key Points   

• Let's look at the meaning of the marked option:
• Coercion- the use of force to persuade someone to do something that they are unwilling to do.
• Example:
• The blackmailer had used coercion and threats to demand money from the victim's family.
• Let's look at the meanings of the other given options:
• Roughness- Something that is uneven or not smooth.​
• Cruelty- An indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.
• Despise- hate.
• Hence, from the given meanings, we find that 'Coercion' is the correct one-word substitute.
• So, the correct answer is option 3.

 

Correct one-word substitute: Coercion*.*

The correct answer is option 3) i.e. 'Attempt.'

Key Points  

• Let's look at the meaning of the given word:
• Venture- an activity or plan of action, often in business, that involves risk or uncertainty.
• Let's look at the meaning of the correct answer:
• Attempt- the act of trying to do something, especially something difficult or risky.
• Clearly, the word 'Attempt' is closest in meaning to the given word 'Venture.'
• Therefore, the correct synonym of the given word is 'Attempt.'

 

Additional Information    

• Let's know the meaning of other options:

The correct answer is option 2) i.e. “Frawdster.”

Key Points  

• The correct spelling is 'Fraudster.'
• 'Fraudster' means someone who gets money by deceiving people.
• Example:
• ​The Reserve Bank of India has passed new laws to punish fraudsters.
• Therefore, 'Frawdster' is incorrectly spelt among the given options.
• Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.​

Additional Information 

Let's know the meaning of other options:

The erroneous part is option 3) i.e. 'wide and shading.' 

Key Points  

• The error lies in the part 'wide and shading.'
• We can note that the given sentence is in the passive form of past indefinite tense.
• The structure of such a sentence is:
• ​Object + was/were + V3 + by + subject
• In the erroneous part, the verb 'shading' is in continuous form.
• Therefore we have to use the past participle form of the verb (V3) 'shaded' instead of 'shading' to make the sentence grammatically correct.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

 

Correct sentence: The road was wide and shaded by rows of tall trees.​

The erroneous part is option 4) i.e. 'the tallest girl.'

 

Key Points 

• The error lies in the part 'the tallest girl.'
• According to the rules of numbers, if 'of' is used after words like 'each, every, one' in such cases the noun and pronoun after 'of' will be in the plural number.
• Therefore we have to use the plural form of the noun 'girls' instead of 'girl.'
• In the given sentence we need to use 'girl' in place of 'girls' to make the sentence grammatically correct.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

 

Correct sentence: She is one of the tallest girls in the school.

The correct answer is option 2) i.e. 'overflowed its banks.'

Key Points 

• The error lies in Part (overflew its banks) of the sentence.
• As per instructions, the remaining portion of the sentence is correct and from the verb, 'flooded' (past form) we can deduct the sentence is in the simple past tense.
• In the erroneous part the verb 'overflew' is in past participle (V3) form.
• The structure of sentences in Simple past tense is:
• Subject + V2 + object.
• So we will replace the V3 'overflew' with V2 'overflow.'
• Therefore, the use of 'overflew its banks' in the sentence should be replaced with 'overflowed its banks' to make it grammatically correct.
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct sentence: The river overflowed its banks and flooded the village.

The correct answer is option 2) i.e. 'right.'

Key Points  

• The given sentence is talking about the teacher having the authority to take decisions on who should participate in the competition or not.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'right.'
• According to the context, the word 'right' means 'If you are within your rights to do something, you are legally allowed to do it.'
• Example:
• The public has the right to protest against the corrupt government.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

 

Complete Sentence: It is the teacher’s right to decide who will participate in the competition.

Additional Information  

Let's know the meaning of other options:

The erroneous part is option 2) i.e. 'the later.'

 

Key Points 

• The error lies in the part 'the later.'
• We can note that the erroneous part contains the adverb 'later' which is used to refer to the time when something happens In the future.
• In the given sentence a comparison is made between 'Trump and Obama' and who among them is a more impressive orator.
• The adjective 'latter' is used in such a context to refer to the second of two persons or things mentioned earlier.
• In the given sentence we need to use 'latter' in place of 'later' to make the sentence grammatically correct.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

 

Correct sentence: Of the two politicians, Trump and Obama, the latter is more impressive as an orator.**.

The correct answer is option 4) i.e. 'is quite easy.'

Key Points 

• The error lies in Part (are quite easier) of the sentence.
• In the given sentence, the subject is 'This exercise' and it is singular in number.
• So, we need to use the 'be-verb' according to the number of the subject.
• Here, we will replace 'are' with 'is.'
• Therefore, the use of 'are quite easier' in the sentence should be replaced with 'is quite easy' to make it grammatically correct.
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct sentence: This exercise is quite easy to do.