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Question 1


The second number in the given number-pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) is/are followed in all the number-pairs, except one. Find that odd number-pair.

दिए गए संख्या-युग्‍मों में दूसरी संख्या, पहली संख्या पर कुछ गणितीय संक्रियाएँ करके प्राप्त की जाती है। एक संख्या-युग्‍म को छोड़कर शेष सभी संख्‍या-युग्‍मों में समान संक्रिया(ओं) का पालन किया जाता है। वह असंगत संख्या-युग्म ज्ञात कीजिए।

Options

A

(25, 200)

(25, 200)

B

(26, 211)

(26, 211)

C

(24, 195)

(24, 195)

D

(36, 291)

(36, 291)


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

(25, 200)

(25, 200)


Question 2


Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the following blanks, will complete the letter-series.
M N B _ C M _ _ W C M N B _ _ M _ _ Y C

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो उन अक्षरों का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है, जिन्हें निम्नलिखित रिक्त स्थानों में बाएं से दाएं रखे जाने पर अक्षर-श्रृंखला पूरी हो जाएगी।
M N B _ C M _ _ W C M N B _ _ M _ _ Y C

Options

A

W N B Y D N B

W N B Y D N B

B

V N B X C N B

V N B X C N B

C

V N B Y D N B

V N B Y D N B

D

W Y Y Y C N B

W Y Y Y C N B


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

V N B X C N B

V N B X C N B


Question 3


Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.
_ _ BFGDM _ _ G _ MBF _ D _ B _ G

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो उन अक्षरों का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है, जिन्‍हें नीचे दिए गए रिक्त स्थानों में क्रमिक रूप से बाएं से दाएं रखे जाने पर अक्षर श्रृंखला पूर्ण हो जाएगी।
_ _ BFGDM _ _ G _ MBF _ D _ B _ G

Options

A

DMBFGDFM

DMBFGDFM

B

DFBMDGMF

DFBMDGMF

C

DMFBDGMF

DMFBDGMF

D

DMBFDGMF

DMBFDGMF


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

DMBFDGMF

DMBFDGMF


Question 4


Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.
BPX : ENB :: KUW : NSA :: FOY : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो पाँचवें अक्षर-समूह से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जिस प्रकार दूसरा अक्षर-समूह पहले अक्षर-समूह से संबंधित है और चौथा अक्षर-समूह तीसरे अक्षर-समूह से संबंधित है।
BPX : ENB :: KUW : NSA :: FOY : ?

Options

A

IMC

IMC

B

CQU

CQU

C

CQW

CQW

D

IMB

IMB


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

IMC

IMC


Question 5


Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.
LIGHT : ORTSG :: FANCY : UZMXB :: WATCH : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो पांचवें अक्षर-समूह से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जिस प्रकार दूसरा अक्षर-समूह पहले अक्षर-समूह से संबंधित है और चौथा अक्षर-समूह तीसरे अक्षर-समूह से संबंधित है।
LIGHT : ORTSG :: FANCY : UZMXB :: WATCH : ?

Options

A

DZGYS

DZGYS

B

DZGXS 

DZGXS 

C

DZGXT

DZGXT

D

DZHXS 

DZHXS 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

DZGXS 

DZGXS 


Question 6


In a certain code language, ‘PUBLIC’ is written as ‘TIEIUY’ and ‘SERVER’ is written as ‘WEUSEN’. How will ‘DIRECT’ be written in that language?

एक निश्चित कोड भाषा में ‘PUBLIC’ को ‘TIEIUY’ के रूप में लिखा गया है और ‘SERVER’ को ‘WEUSEN’ के रूप में लिखा गया है। उसी भाषा में ‘DIRECT’ को किस प्रकार लिखा जाएगा?

Options

A

HCUBIP

HCUBIP

B

PCUBIH

PCUBIH

C

PICBUH

PICBUH

D

HICBUP

HICBUP


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

HCUBIP

HCUBIP


Question 7


Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

उस विकल्प आकृति का चयन करें जिसमें प्रश्न में दी गई आकृति निहित है (घुमाने की अनुमति नहीं है)।

Options

A

B

C

D


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C


Question 8




Options

A

B

C

D


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B


Question 9




Options

A

B

C

D


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B


Question 10


Three Statements are given followed by Three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All curtains are doormats.
Some doormats are pillows.
Some pillows are bedsheets.

Conclusions:
I. Some bedsheets are doormats.
II. Some bedsheets are curtains.
III. Some pillows are doormats.

तीन कथनों के बाद तीन निष्कर्ष I, II और III दिए गए हैं। कथनों को सत्य मानते हुए, भले ही वे सामान्य रूप से ज्ञात तथ्यों से भिन्न प्रतीत होते हों, निर्णय लीजिए कि कौन सा/से निष्कर्ष कथनों का तार्किक रूप से अनुसरण करता है/करते हैं।
कथन:
सभी पर्दे, डोरमैट हैं।
कुछ डोरमैट, तकिए हैं।
कुछ तकिए, बेडशीट हैं।

निष्कर्ष:
I. कुछ बेडशीट, डोरमैट हैं।
II. कुछ बेडशीट, पर्दे हैं।
III. कुछ तकिए, डोरमैट हैं।

Options

A

Only conclusion III follows.

Only conclusion III follows.

B

Only conclusion I follows.

Only conclusion I follows.

C

Only conclusion II follows.

Only conclusion II follows.

D

All conclusions follow.

All conclusions follow.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Only conclusion III follows.

केवल निष्कर्ष III अनुसरण करता है।


Question 11




Options

A

B

C

D


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B


Question 12




Options

A

B

C

D


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A


Question 13


Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number.
17 : 189 :: 13 : 69 :: 18 : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो पांचवीं संख्या से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जिस प्रकार दूसरी संख्या पहली संख्या से संबंधित है और चौथी संख्या तीसरी संख्या से संबंधित है।
17 : 189 :: 13 : 69 :: 18 : ?

Options

A

242

242

B

214

214

C

224

224

D

241

241


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

224

224


Question 14


Looking at a picture of a girl Veronica said, “She is the mother of my husband’s brother’s daughter.” How is Veronica related to the girl in the picture?

एक लड़की की तस्वीर को देखकर वेरोनिका ने कहा, "वह मेरे पति के भाई की बेटी की माँ है।" तस्वीर में दिख रही लड़की से वेरोनिका किस प्रकार संबंधित है?

Options

A

Father’s Brother’s daughter

Father’s Brother’s daughter

B

Mother’s sister

Mother’s sister

C

Husband’s Brother’s wife

Husband’s Brother’s wife

D

Mother

Mother


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Husband’s Brother’s wife

देवरानी/जेठानी


Question 15


Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given set.
(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
(54, 32, 66)
(49, 31, 54)

उस समुच्चय का चयन कीजिए जिसमें संख्याएँ उसी तरह संबंधित हैं जिस प्रकार दिए गए समुच्चय की संख्याएँ संबंधित हैं।
(नोट: संख्याओं को उनके घटक अंकों में विभाजित किए बिना, पूर्ण संख्याओं पर गणितीय संक्रियाएं की जानी चाहिए। उदाहरण के लिए 13 – 13 पर विभिन्‍न गणितीय संक्रियाएं जैसे 13 को जोड़ना / घटाना / गुणा करना आदि की जा सकती हैं। 13 को 1 और 3 में तोड़ने और फिर 1 और 3 पर गणितीय संक्रियाएँ करने की अनुमति नहीं है।)
(54, 32, 66)
(49, 31, 54)

Options

A

(55, 30, 70)

(55, 30, 70)

B

(44, 28, 52)

(44, 28, 52)

C

(68, 49, 55)

(68, 49, 55)

D

(39, 18, 63)

(39, 18, 63)


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

(39, 18, 63)

(39, 18, 63)


Question 16


Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given sets.
(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /Subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)
(12, 40, 14)
(15, 33, 9)

विकल्पों में से उस समुच्चय का चयन कीजिए जिसमें संख्याएँ उसी प्रकार संबंधित हैं जिस प्रकार निम्नलिखित समुच्चयों की संख्याएँ संबंधित हैं।
(नोट: संख्याओं को उनके घटक अंकों में विभाजित किए बिना, सभी संक्रियाएँ पूर्ण संख्याओं पर की जानी चाहिए। उदाहरण के लिए 13; इसमें 13 पर जोड़ने / घटाने / गुणा करने आदि जैसी संक्रियाओं को 13 पर ही किया जा सकता है। 13 को 1 और 3 में विभाजित करने और फिर 1 और 3 पर गणितीय संक्रियाएँ करने की अनुमति नहीं है)
(12, 40, 14)
(15, 33, 9)

Options

A

(21, 95, 35)

(21, 95, 35)

B

(11, 105, 42)

(11, 105, 42)

C

(21, 91, 35)

(21, 91, 35)

D

(21, 35, 41) 

(21, 35, 41) 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

(21, 91, 35)

(21, 91, 35)


Question 17


Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation.

17 * 21 * 7 * 5 * 4 * 34

* चिह्नों को क्रमिक रूप से बदलने और दिए गए समीकरण को संतुलित करने के लिए गणितीय चिह्नों के सही संयोजन का चयन कीजिए।

17 * 21 * 7 * 5 * 4 * 34

Options

A

+, ×, ÷, –, = 

+, ×, ÷, –, = 

B

÷, –, +, ×, = 

÷, –, +, ×, = 

C

×, –, ÷, +, =  

×, –, ÷, +, =  

D

–, ÷, +, ×, =  

–, ÷, +, ×, =  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

–, ÷, +, ×, =  

–, ÷, +, ×, =  


Question 18


Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
All males are boys.
Some teachers are boys.
All students are teachers.

Conclusions:
I. Some boys are males.
II. Some teachers are students.
III. All males are students.

नीचे तीन कथन और उनके बाद तीन निष्कर्ष I, II और III दिए गए हैं। कथनों को सत्य मानते हुए, भले ही वे सर्वज्ञात तथ्यों से भिन्न प्रतीत होते हों, निर्धारित करें कि कौन-सा/से निष्कर्ष कथनों का तार्किक रूप से अनुसरण करता है/करते हैं।

कथन:
सभी पुरुष लड़के हैं।
कुछ शिक्षक लड़के हैं।
सभी छात्र शिक्षक हैं।

निष्कर्ष:
I. कुछ लड़के पुरुष हैं।
II. कुछ शिक्षक छात्र हैं।
III. सभी पुरुष छात्र हैं।

Options

A

Only conclusions I and II follow

Only conclusions I and II follow

B

Only conclusions I and III follow

Only conclusions I and III follow

C

All conclusions follow

All conclusions follow

D

Only conclusions II and III follow

Only conclusions II and III follow


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Only conclusions I and II follow

केवल निष्कर्ष I और II अनुसरण करते हैं


Question 19


If exactly 1 year and 2 days later it is Tuesday, then what day is it today? It is not a leap year.

यदि ठीक 1 वर्ष और 2 दिन बाद मंगलवार है, तो आज कौन-सा दिन है? यह लीप वर्ष नहीं है।

Options

A

Saturday

Saturday

B

Tuesday

Tuesday

C

Sunday

Sunday

D

Monday

Monday


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Saturday

शनिवार


Question 20


Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.
1. Significant
2. Sinful
3. Signed
4. Singing
5. Simplify

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो दिए गए शब्दों को सही-सही उसी क्रम में दर्शाता है जिस क्रम में ये अंग्रेजी शब्दकोश में दिखाई देंगे।
1. Significant
2. Sinful
3. Signed
4. Singing
5. Simplify

Options

A

3,2,1,5,4

3,2,1,5,4

B

3,1,5,2,4

3,1,5,2,4

C

3,5,1,2,4

3,5,1,2,4

D

3,1,2,5,4

3,1,2,5,4


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

3,1,5,2,4

3,1,5,2,4


Question 21


A family consisting of D, P, W, Y and M is travelling to meet one another. W is travelling with his daughters, D and P. M is travelling with his maternal grandmother, Y. D is the mother of M. How is Y related to P?

D, P, W, Y और M का एक परिवार एक-दूसरे से मिलने के लिए यात्रा कर रहा है। W अपनी पुत्रियों D और P के साथ यात्रा कर रहा है। M अपनी नानी Y के साथ यात्रा कर रहा है। D, M की माता है। Y, P से किस प्रकार संबंधित है?

Options

A

 Mother

 Mother

B

 Grandmother

 Grandmother

C

 Daughter

 Daughter

D

 Sister

 Sister


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

 Mother

माता


Question 22




Options

A

B

C

D


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C


Question 23


Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /Subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)
(36, 6, 18)
(35, 5, 21)

उस समुच्चय का चयन कीजिए जिसमें संख्याएँ एक-दूसरे से उसी प्रकार संबंधित हों, जैसे निम्नलिखित समुच्चयों की संख्याएँ एक-दूसरे से संबंधित हैं।
(नोटः संख्याओं को उसके घटक अंकों में तोड़े बिना, पूर्ण संख्याओं पर संक्रियाएँ की जानी चाहिए। उदाहरणार्थ 13 को लें – 13 पर की जाने वाली संक्रियाएँ जैसे कि जोड़ना/घटाना/गुणा करना आदि को 13 में किया जा सकता है। 13 को 1 और 3 में तोड़ना और फिर 1 और 3 पर गणितीय संक्रियाएँ करना अनुमन्य नहीं है)
(36, 6, 18)
(35, 5, 21)

Options

A

(76, 13, 5)

(76, 13, 5)

B

(49, 7, 21)

(49, 7, 21)

C

(100, 5, 40)

(100, 5, 40)

D

(63, 7, 98)

(63, 7, 98)


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

(49, 7, 21)

(49, 7, 21)


Question 24


Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
1664 ÷ 4 × 2 + 712 – 316 = 436

दिए गए समीकरण को संतुलित करने के लिए किन दो चिह्नों को आपस में बदला जाना चाहिए?
1664 ÷ 4 × 2 + 712 – 316 = 436

Options

A

÷ and –

÷ and –

B

+ and ×

+ and ×

C

÷ and +

÷ and +

D

– and +

– and +


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

– and +

– और +


Question 25


Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
4, 11, 20, 31, 44, ?

दिए गए विकल्पों में से उस संख्या का चयन करें जो निम्नलिखित श्रृंखला में प्रश्न चिह्न (?) के स्‍थान पर आ सकती है।
4, 11, 20, 31, 44, ?

Options

A

59

59

B

63

63

C

61

61

D

57

57


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

59

59


Question 26


Diwali falls in which of the following months of the Hindu calendar?

दीवाली हिंदू कैलेंडर के निम्नलिखित में से किस महीने में आती है?

Options

A

Bhadrapada

Bhadrapada

B

Jyeshtha

Jyeshtha

C

Kartika

Kartika

D

Ashadha

Ashadha


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Kartika

कार्तिक


Question 27


Who led the Revolt of 1857 in Bihar?

बिहार में 1857 के विद्रोह का नेतृत्व किसने किया था?

Options

A

Azimullah

Azimullah

B

Veer Kunwar Singh

Veer Kunwar Singh

C

Bakht Khan

Bakht Khan

D

Maulvi Ahmadullah

Maulvi Ahmadullah


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Veer Kunwar Singh

वीर कुंवर सिंह


Question 28


Due to attraction of the sun and the moon, what is the frequency of up and falls down of ocean water in a day?

सूर्य और चंद्रमा के आकर्षण के कारण, समुद्र का पानी एक दिन में कितनी बार ऊपर चढ़ता और नीचे उतरता है?

Options

A

One

One

B

Two

Two

C

Four

Four

D

Three

Three


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Two

दो


Question 29


On 29 July 2021, the Government of India launched Vidya Pravesh, a preschool preparation programme for ______ students, preparing the children for school.

बच्चों को स्कूल के लिए तैयार करने के उद्देश्य से, 29 जुलाई 2021 को भारत सरकार ने ______ के विद्यार्थियों के लिए एक प्री-स्कूल तैयारी कार्यक्रम, विद्या प्रवेश का शुभारंभ किया।

Options

A

class first

class first

B

kindergarten

kindergarten

C

nursery

nursery

D

pre-nursery

pre-nursery


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

class first

पहली कक्षा


Question 30


GDP deflator = _________

जी.डी.पी. अपस्फीतिकारक (GDP डिफ्लेटर) = _________

Options

A

 (nominal GDP × Real GDP) × 100

 (nominal GDP × Real GDP) × 100

B

 (nominal GDP + Real GDP) × 100

 (nominal GDP + Real GDP) × 100

C

 (nominal GDP − Real GDP) × 100

 (nominal GDP − Real GDP) × 100

D

(nominal GDP / Real GDP) × 100

(nominal GDP / Real GDP) × 100


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

(nominal GDP / Real GDP) × 100

(सांकेतिक जी.डी.पी. (GDP) / वास्तविक जी.डी.पी. (GDP)) × 100


Question 31


________was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni in the Buddhism.

_______ बौद्ध धर्म में भिक्षुणी बनने वाली प्रथम महिला थीं।

Options

A

Mahapajapati Gotami

Mahapajapati Gotami

B

Sujata

Sujata

C

Sanghamitta

Sanghamitta

D

Dhammananda Bhikkhuni

Dhammananda Bhikkhuni


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Mahapajapati Gotami

महाप्रजापति गौतमी


Question 32


What is the name of the scheme launched in 2022 for the welfare measures of the transgender community and for persons who are engaged in the act of begging?

ट्रांसजेंडर समुदाय और भीख मांगने के कार्य में लगे व्यक्तियों के कल्याण के उपायों के लिए, वर्ष 2022 में शुरू की गई योजना का नाम क्या है?

Options

A

RISE

RISE

B

SMILE

SMILE

C

SHINE

SHINE

D

SHRI

SHRI


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

SMILE

SMILE (स्‍माइल)


Question 33


The origin of Directive Principles of State Policy can be traced to which of the following?

राज्य के नीति निदेशक तत्‍वों की उत्पत्ति निम्नलिखित में से किसमें खोजी जा सकती है?

Options

A

Gandhi Irwin Pact

Gandhi Irwin Pact

B

Poona Pact

Poona Pact

C

Second Round Table Conference

Second Round Table Conference

D

Karachi Resolution

Karachi Resolution


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Karachi Resolution

कराची प्रस्ताव


Question 34


The cultivation of ______ was introduced on the Baba Budan Hills in India.

भारत में बाबा बुदन पहाड़ियों पर ______ की खेती शुरू की गई थी।

Options

A

silk

silk

B

tea

tea

C

cardamom

cardamom

D

coffee

coffee


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

coffee

कॉफी


Question 35


Single-celled life forms were discovered by Anton Van Leeuwenhoek in _______.

एंटोन वान ल्यूवेनहॉक ने _______ में एकल-कोशिका वाले जीवन रूपों की खोज की थी।

Options

A

1674

1674

B

1774

1774

C

1884

1884

D

1837

1837


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

1674

1674


Question 36


Industries are classified into __________ categories in the Industrial Policy Resolution.

औद्योगिक नीति संकल्प में उद्योगों को __________ श्रेणियों में वर्गीकृत किया गया है।

Options

A

three

three

B

two

two

C

four

four

D

five 

five 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

three

तीन


Question 37


Padmaja Reddy, who was conferred the Padma Shri in 2022, is renowned for which of the following dance forms?

पद्मजा रेड्डी, जिन्हें 2022 में पद्म श्री से सम्मानित किया गया था, निम्नलिखित में से किस नृत्य शैली के लिए प्रसिद्ध हैं?

Options

A

Kathak

Kathak

B

Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi

C

Bharatanatyam

Bharatanatyam

D

Odissi

Odissi


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Kuchipudi

कुचिपुड़ी


Question 38


RG Bhandarkar was a popular leader of which reforming society?

आर.जी. भंडारकर किस सुधारवादी संस्था के लोकप्रिय नेता थे?

Options

A

Arya Samaj 

Arya Samaj 

B

Prarthana Samaj 

Prarthana Samaj 

C

Brahmo Samaj 

Brahmo Samaj 

D

Theosophical Society 

Theosophical Society 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Prarthana Samaj 

प्रार्थना समाज


Question 39


‘We have wings' is associated with which of the following sports events?

'वी हैव विंग्स (We have wings)' निम्नलिखित में से किस खेल आयोजन से संबंधित है?

Options

A

Paralympic 2020

Paralympic 2020

B

Winter Olympic 2020

Winter Olympic 2020

C

Olympic 2020

Olympic 2020

D

Olympic 2016

Olympic 2016


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Paralympic 2020

पैरालंपिक 2020


Question 40


Select the INCORRECT statement about Gymnosperms.

जिम्नोस्पर्म के बारे में गलत कथन का चयन कीजिए।

Options

A

Gymnosperms are seedless flowering plants.

Gymnosperms are seedless flowering plants.

B

Gymnosperms are typically slow in terms of reproduction; up to a year may pass between pollination and fertilisation and seed maturation may require 3 years.

Gymnosperms are typically slow in terms of reproduction; up to a year may pass between pollination and fertilisation and seed maturation may require 3 years.

C

Gymnosperms exhibit cones or strobili and naked seeds, but not flowers.

Gymnosperms exhibit cones or strobili and naked seeds, but not flowers.

D

Gymnosperms are found as woody shrubs, trees or lianas and include no true aquatics and few epiphytes.

Gymnosperms are found as woody shrubs, trees or lianas and include no true aquatics and few epiphytes.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Gymnosperms are seedless flowering plants.

जिम्नोस्पर्म बीज रहित फूल वाले पौधे हैं।


Question 41




Options

A

1-c, 2-a, 3-b

1-c, 2-a, 3-b

B

1-a, 2-b, 3-c

1-a, 2-b, 3-c

C

1-b, 2-a, 3-c

1-b, 2-a, 3-c

D

1-a, 2-c, 3-b

1-a, 2-c, 3-b


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

1-c, 2-a, 3-b

1-c, 2-a, 3-b


Question 42


Sisodiya Rajput ruler of Mewar, Amar Singh accepted Mughal services during the reign of ________.

मेवाड़ के सिसोदिया राजपूत शासक, अमर सिंह ने ________ के शासनकाल के दौरान मुगलों की सेवा को स्वीकार किया था।

Options

A

Akbar

Akbar

B

Aurangzeb

Aurangzeb

C

Babur

Babur

D

Jahangir

Jahangir


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Jahangir

जहांगीर


Question 43


The biennial tri-services amphibious exercise, AMPHEX 2023 was conducted in ________ from 17 to 22 January 2023.

17 से 22 जनवरी 2023 तक ________ में द्विवार्षिक त्रि-सेवा उभयचर अभ्यास, एम्फेक्स (AMPHEX) 2023 आयोजित किया गया था।

Options

A

Bihar

Bihar

B

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

C

Odisha

Odisha

D

Telangana

Telangana


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Andhra Pradesh

आंध्र प्रदेश


Question 44


Sports Authority of India, the apex body for sports promotion, was set up in the year _______.

खेलों को प्रोत्‍साहन देने वाले सर्वोच्च निकाय, भारतीय खेल प्राधिकरण की स्‍थापना किस वर्ष में की गयी थी?

Options

A

1982

1982

B

1984

1984

C

1990

1990

D

1961

1961


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

1984

1984 में


Question 45


Thabal Chongba is a folk dance of which Indian state?

थबल चोंगबा भारत के किस राज्य का लोकनृत्य है?

Options

A

Manipur

Manipur

B

West Bengal

West Bengal

C

Mizoram

Mizoram

D

Goa

Goa


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Manipur

मणिपुर


Question 46


Identify an application in which solar cells are NOT used.

उस अनुप्रयोग की पहचान करें जिसमें सौर सेल का उपयोग नहीं किया जाता है।

Options

A

Artificial satellites

Artificial satellites

B

Space probes

Space probes

C

Lift system

Lift system

D

Radio

Radio


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Lift system

लिफ्ट प्रणाली


Question 47


The total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in a State shall NOT exceed ________ of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State.

किसी राज्य में मंत्रिपरिषद में मुख्यमंत्री सहित मंत्रियों की कुल संख्या उस राज्य की विधान सभा के सदस्यों की कुल संख्या के ________ से अधिक नहीं होगी।

Options

A

twenty percent 

twenty percent 

B

fifteen percent 

fifteen percent 

C

ten percent 

ten percent 

D

twenty five percent

twenty five percent


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

fifteen percent 

पंद्रह प्रतिशत


Question 48


Select the correct sequence of the musical instruments according to the given sequence of their associated personalities: Ustad Allah Rakha, Totaram Sharma, TH Vinayakam.

संगीत वाद्ययंत्रों के उनकी संबंधित शख्सियतों के दिए गए अनुक्रम के अनुसार सही क्रम का चयन करें: उस्ताद अल्ला रक्खा, तोताराम शर्मा, टी.एच. विनायकम।

Options

A

Pakhawaj, Tabla, Ghatam

Pakhawaj, Tabla, Ghatam

B

Tabla, Pakhawaj, Ghatam

Tabla, Pakhawaj, Ghatam

C

Tabla, Ghatam, Pakhawaj

Tabla, Ghatam, Pakhawaj

D

Ghatam, Pakhawaj, Tabla

Ghatam, Pakhawaj, Tabla


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Tabla, Pakhawaj, Ghatam

तबला, पखावज, घटम


Question 49


A non-SI unit called ‘nit’ is the unit of which of the following photometric quantities used to measure a multitude of light intensity?

एक गैर-एस.आई. (non-SI ) इकाई जिसे 'निट (nit)' कहा जाता है, निम्नलिखित में से किस प्रकाशमिति राशि की इकाई है, जिसका उपयोग प्रकाश की तीव्रता की बहुलता को मापने के लिए किया जाता है?

Options

A

Luminosity

Luminosity

B

Luminous emittance

Luminous emittance

C

Luminance

Luminance

D

Luminous exposure

Luminous exposure


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Luminance

ज्योतिर्मयता (ल्यूमिनेंस)


Question 50


Which of the following is NOT a freshwater lake in India?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी भारत में स्थित मीठे पानी की झील नहीं है?

Options

A

Loktak

Loktak

B

Pulicat

Pulicat

C

Nainital

Nainital

D

Bhimtal

Bhimtal


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Pulicat

पुलिकट


Question 51


Which of the following is a FALSE statement?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन असत्य है?

Options

A

cosec2 A − 1 = cot2 A

cosec2 A − 1 = cot2 A

B

sin A = tan A × cos A

sin A = tan A × cos A

C

cos A × sec A = 1

cos A × sec A = 1

D

tan2 A = 1 − sec2 A

tan2 A = 1 − sec2 A


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

tan2 A = 1 − sec2 A

tan2 A = 1 − sec2 A


Question 52




Options

A

B

C

D


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D


Question 53


The marked price of a ceiling fan is ₹4,200 and the shopkeeper allows a discount of 5% on it. If his profit is 14%, then the cost price of the fan is:

एक सीलिंग फैन का अंकित मूल्य ₹4,200 है और दुकानदार इस पर 5% की छूट देता है। यदि उसका लाभ 14% है, तो पंखे का क्रय मूल्य ______है।

Options

A

₹3,800

₹3,800

B

₹3,500

₹3,500

C

₹3,200

₹3,200

D

₹3,000

₹3,000


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

₹3,500

₹3,500


Question 54




Options

A

11

11

B

4

4

C

2

2

D

1

1


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

1

1


Question 55




Options

A

40°

40°

B

50°

50°

C

18°

18°

D

16°

16°


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

18°

18°


Question 56


A alone can finish a work in 15 days. A works only for the first two days and last two days. The rest work is done by B and the work is completed in 20 days. In how many days A and B together can finish the work?

A अकेले किसी कार्य को 15 दिनों में पूरा कर सकता है और वह केवल पहले दो दिन और आखिरी दो दिन के दौरान कार्य करता है। शेष कार्य B द्वारा किया जाता है और कार्य 20 दिनों में पूरा होता है। A और B मिलकर उस कार्य को कितने दिनों में पूरा कर सकते हैं?

Options

A

B

C

D


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B


Question 57


In how many years will a sum of ₹9,500 amount to ₹11,780 at the rate of 8% per annum at simple interest?

₹9,500 की राशि पर साधारण ब्याज की 8% वार्षिक दर से कितने वर्षों में प्राप्त मिश्रधन ₹11,780 होगा?

Options

A

3

3

B

2

2

C

5

5

D

4

4


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

3

3


Question 58


Find the value of the following expression.
12 (sin4 θ+cos4 θ)+18 (sin6 θ+cos6 θ)+ 78sin2 θ cos2 θ

निम्नलिखित व्यंजक का मान ज्ञात करें।
12 (sin4 θ+cos4 θ)+18 (sin6 θ+cos6 θ)+ 78sin2 θ cos2 θ

Options

A

10

10

B

20

20

C

40

40

D

30

30


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

30

30


Question 59




Options

A

B

C

D


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B


Question 60


If the cost of 120m of cloth is ₹9,600, then what will be the cost of 147 m of that cloth?

यदि 120 m कपड़े का मूल्य ₹9,600 है, तो उस कपड़े के 147 m का मूल्य ज्ञात करें।

Options

A

₹11,670

₹11,670

B

₹11,760

₹11,760

C

₹17,160

₹17,160

D

₹16,170

₹16,170


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

₹11,760

₹11,760


Question 61


The smallest number added to 888 so that it is exactly divisible by 35 is:

वह सबसे छोटी संख्या ज्ञात कीजिए जिसे 888 में जोड़ने पर प्राप्त संख्या 35 से पूरी तरह विभाज्‍य होगी।

Options

A

21

21

B

20

20

C

23

23

D

22

22


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

22

22


Question 62




Options

A

6000 packs

6000 packs

B

7000 packs

7000 packs

C

7500 packs

7500 packs

D

6400 packs

6400 packs


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

6000 packs

6000 पैक


Question 63




Options

A

49 : 144

49 : 144

B

49 : 81

49 : 81

C

256 : 49

256 : 49

D

49 : 256

49 : 256


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

49 : 256

49 : 256


Question 64




Options

A

60°

60°

B

45°

45°

C

30°

30°

D

90°

90°


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

60°

60°


Question 65


In a constituency, 85% of the total number of people on the electoral roll cast their votes during an election. 10% of the votes cast were declared invalid. If there were 3,00,000 people on the electoral roll, and Dharam secured 1,37,700 valid votes, what percentage of the total number of valid votes did Dharam secure?

एक निर्वाचन क्षेत्र की निर्वाचक नामावली में शामिल कुल लोगों में से 85% ने चुनाव के दौरान अपने मत डाले। डाले गए मतों में से 10% अवैध घोषित कर दिए गए। यदि मतदाता सूची में 3,00,000 लोग शामिल थे, और धरम ने 1,37,700 वैध मत प्राप्त किए, तो धरम को वैध मतों की कुल संख्या के कितने प्रतिशत मत प्राप्त हुए?

Options

A

B

C

D


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B


Question 66


A and B are equally efficient, and each could individually complete a piece of work in 30 days, if none took any holiday. A and B started working together on this piece of work, but A took a day off after every four days of work, while B took a day off after every five days of work. If the duo had started work on 01 August 2022, on which date was the work completed?

A और B समान रूप से कार्यकुशल हैं और यदि किसी ने कोई अवकाश नहीं लिया तो प्रत्येक व्यक्तिगत रूप से 30 दिन में एक कार्य पूरा कर सकता है। A और B ने इस कार्य पर एक साथ कार्य करना शुरू किया, लेकिन A ने हर चार दिन कार्य करने के बाद एक दिन का अवकाश लिया जबकि B ने हर पाँच दिन कार्य करने के बाद एक दिन का अवकाश लिया। यदि दोनों ने 01 अगस्त 2022 को कार्य करना प्रारम्भ किया था तो कार्य किस तिथि को पूर्ण हुआ?

Options

A

16 August 2022

16 August 2022

B

17 August 2022

17 August 2022

C

19 August 2022

19 August 2022

D

18 August 2022

18 August 2022


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

18 August 2022

18 अगस्‍त 2022


Question 67


A conical tent with radius 6 units and height 8 units is to be made by canvas. How much canvas is needed to make the tent? (Rounded off to two places of decimals)

एक कैनवास से 6 इकाई त्रिज्या और 8 इकाई ऊंचाई वाला एक शंक्वाकार तम्बू बनाया जाना है। तम्बू बनाने के लिए कितने कैनवास की आवश्यकता होगी? (दो दशमलव स्थान तक पूर्णांकित)

Options

A

188.57 units

188.57 units

B

155.87 units

155.87 units

C

177.55 units

177.55 units

D

166.57 units

166.57 units


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

188.57 units

188.57 इकाई


Question 68


The square of the difference between two given natural numbers is 324, while the product of these two given numbers is 144. Find the positive difference between the squares of these two given numbers.

किन्हीं दो प्राकृत संख्याओं के अंतर का वर्ग 324 है, जबकि दी गई दोनों संख्याओं का गुणनफल 144 है। दी गई इन दोनों संख्याओं के वर्गों का धनात्मक अंतर ज्ञात कीजिए।

Options

A

630

630

B

360

360

C

450

450

D

540

540


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

540

540


Question 69




Options

A

B

C

D


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B


Question 70


In a 1500 m race, X beats Y by 100 m and X beats Z by 240 m. By what distance does Y beat Z in the same race?

1500 m की रेस में, X, Y को 100 m से और Z को 240 m से हराता है। उसी रेस में Y, Z को कितनी दूरी से हराएगा?

Options

A

200 m

200 m

B

140 m

140 m

C

150 m

150 m

D

160 m

160 m


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

150 m

150 m


Question 71


By selling a watch for ₹2,000, a shopkeeper loses 20%. How much would he gain or lose by selling it for ₹3,000?

एक घड़ी को ₹2,000 में बेचने पर एक दुकानदार को 20% की हानि होती है। इसे ₹3,000 में बेचने पर उसे कितना लाभ या हानि होगी?

Options

A

25% gain

25% gain

B

25% loss

25% loss

C

15% loss

15% loss

D

20% gain

20% gain


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

20% gain

20% लाभ


Question 72


If in △XYZ, XY = 4 and XZ = 5 cm, and Q is a point on YZ such that XQ bisects ∠X, then YQ : QZ is:

यदि △XYZ में, XY = 4 और XZ = 5 cm, और Q, YZ पर एक ऐसा बिंदु है कि XQ, ∠X को समद्विभाजित करता है, तो YQ : QZ क्‍या हैॽ

Options

A

5 : 4

5 : 4

B

2 : 3

2 : 3

C

4 : 5

4 : 5

D

3 : 2

3 : 2


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

4 : 5

4 : 5


Question 73


A train traveling at 70 km/h crosses another train traveling in the same direction at 34 km/h in 25 seconds. What is the combined length of both the trains (in metres)?

एक ट्रेन 70 km/h की चाल से चल रही है और समान दिशा में 34 km/h की चाल से चल रही दूसरी ट्रेन को 25 सेकंड में पार कर लेती है। दोनों ट्रेनों की संयुक्त लंबाई (m में) ज्ञात करें।

Options

A

325 

325 

B

500 

500 

C

225 

225 

D

250

250


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

250

250


Question 74


According to Raghav, his weight is more than 64 kg but less than 74 kg. His sister does not agree with Raghav and she thinks that his weight is more than 60 kg but less than 69 kg. His mother's view is that his weight cannot be more than 68 kg. His father's view is that his weight cannot be more than 67 kg. If all are them are correct in their estimation, then what is the average of different probable weights of Raghav measured (in kg)?

राघव के अनुसार उसका वजन 64 kg से ज्यादा लेकिन 74 kg से कम है। उसकी बहन, राघव की बात से सहमत नहीं है और वह सोचती है कि उसका वजन 60 kg से ज्यादा है लेकिन 69 kg से कम है। उसकी माँ का मानना है कि उसका वजन 68 kg से ज्यादा नहीं हो सकता। उसके पिता का मानना है कि उसका वजन 67 kg से ज्यादा नहीं हो सकता। यदि वे सभी अपने अनुमान में सही हैं, तो राघव के मापे गए विभिन्न संभावित वजनों का औसत (kg में) क्या है?

Options

A

67

67

B

66

66

C

68

68

D

65

65


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

66

66


Question 75


A and B can finish a work in 10 days, B and C can finish it in 12 days and C and A can finish in 6 days. In how many days A alone can finish the work?

A और B किसी कार्य को 10 दिनों में पूरा कर सकते हैं, B और C उस कार्य को 12 दिनों में पूरा कर सकते हैं और C और A इसे 6 दिनों में पूरा कर सकते हैं। A अकेले इस कार्य को कितने दिनों में पूरा कर सकता है?

Options

A

B

C

D


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C


Question 76


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Consequence

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Consequence

Options

A

Outcome

Outcome

B

Origin

Origin

C

Begin

Begin

D

Start

Start


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Outcome

Outcome


Question 77


Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
The government’s utilitarian stance was appreciated by all.

Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
The government’s utilitarian stance was appreciated by all.

Options

A

thrust 

thrust 

B

distasteful 

distasteful 

C

useful 

useful 

D

fanciful 

fanciful 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

useful 

useful 


Question 78


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
There are rows of chairs on either side of the _______.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
There are rows of chairs on either side of the _______.

Options

A

ail 

ail 

B

isle

isle

C

I’ll 

I’ll 

D

aisle 

aisle 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

aisle 

aisle 


Question 79


Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A person who draws or produces maps

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A person who draws or produces maps

Options

A

Chauffeur

Chauffeur

B

Choreographer

Choreographer

C

Calligrapher

Calligrapher

D

Cartographer

Cartographer


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Cartographer

Cartographer


Question 80


Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

I don’t wear the sunglasses at the moment.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

I don’t wear the sunglasses at the moment.

Options

A

I didn’t wear

I didn’t wear

B

I’m not wearing

I’m not wearing

C

I wore

I wore

D

I was wearing

I was wearing


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

I’m not wearing

I’m not wearing


Question 81


The following sentence has been divided into three segments, A, B, C. One of them may contain a grammatical error. Select the segment that contains the error, from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Aniket lives (A) / in the small apartment (B) / in the suburbs (C).

The following sentence has been divided into three segments, A, B, C. One of them may contain a grammatical error. Select the segment that contains the error, from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Aniket lives (A) / in the small apartment (B) / in the suburbs (C).

Options

A

No error

No error

B

C

C

C

B

B

D

A

A


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

B

B


Question 82


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Unbiased

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Unbiased

Options

A

Definitive

Definitive

B

Organisational

Organisational

C

Subjective

Subjective

D

Objective

Objective


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Objective

Objective


Question 83


Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Her hopes for building her own house were beaten when she lost her jewellery box.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Her hopes for building her own house were beaten when she lost her jewellery box.

Options

A

house were relieved when

house were relieved when

B

house were dashed when

house were dashed when

C

house were defeated when

house were defeated when

D

house were frustrated when

house were frustrated when


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

house were dashed when

house were dashed when


Question 84


Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Being careful that every detail of something is correct

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Being careful that every detail of something is correct

Options

A

Fastidious 

Fastidious 

B

Impregnable

Impregnable

C

Stubborn  

Stubborn  

D

Squeamish 

Squeamish 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Fastidious 

Fastidious 


Question 85


Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The committee wanted us to explain this in detail.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The committee wanted us to explain this in detail.

Options

A

Elaborate 

Elaborate 

B

Trouble

Trouble

C

Collect 

Collect 

D

Keen 

Keen 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Elaborate 

Elaborate 


Question 86


Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I have not seen you for last year.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I have not seen you for last year.

Options

A

you about last year

you about last year

B

you for last years

you for last years

C

you since last year

you since last year

D

me for last year

me for last year


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

you since last year

you since last year


Question 87


Describe how you will tell your friends that Mr. Ram uses multimedia for teaching the children in passive voice.

Describe how you will tell your friends that Mr. Ram uses multimedia for teaching the children in passive voice.

Options

A

Multimedia is used for teach the children by Mr. Ram.

Multimedia is used for teach the children by Mr. Ram.

B

Multimedia is used by Mr. Ram for teaching the children.

Multimedia is used by Mr. Ram for teaching the children.

C

Mr. Ram use multimedia for teaching the children.

Mr. Ram use multimedia for teaching the children.

D

Multimedia is using for teaching the children.

Multimedia is using for teaching the children.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Multimedia is used by Mr. Ram for teaching the children.

Multimedia is used by Mr. Ram for teaching the children.


Question 88


Describe how you will tell everyone that Mr. Akhil opened the gate in passive voice.

Describe how you will tell everyone that Mr. Akhil opened the gate in passive voice.

Options

A

The gate been open by Mr.Akhil.

The gate been open by Mr.Akhil.

B

The gate opened by Mr.Akhil.

The gate opened by Mr.Akhil.

C

The gate was opened by Mr.Akhil.

The gate was opened by Mr.Akhil.

D

Mr.Akhil open the gate.

Mr.Akhil open the gate.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

The gate was opened by Mr.Akhil.

The gate was opened by Mr.Akhil.


Question 89


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

It is wierd to overreact on the consequences like this, it didn’t even matter at the end of the day.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

It is wierd to overreact on the consequences like this, it didn’t even matter at the end of the day.

Options

A

Wierd

Wierd

B

Overreact

Overreact

C

Matter

Matter

D

Consequences

Consequences


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Wierd

Wierd


Question 90


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Aristocrate

Aristocrate

B

Advertise

Advertise

C

Preference

Preference

D

Occurrence

Occurrence


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Aristocrate

Aristocrate


Question 91


The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

The present-century threats to our environment, / which include interfering species, ailments, pollution and / a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril.

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

The present-century threats to our environment, / which include interfering species, ailments, pollution and / a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril.

Options

A

a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril

a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril

B

The present-century threats to our environment

The present-century threats to our environment

C

No error

No error

D

which include interfering species, ailments, pollution, and

which include interfering species, ailments, pollution, and


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril

a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril


Question 92


Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. But, while the court’s action solved one problem, it created another and because of the closure, many workers lost their jobs.
B. For instance, the courts directed industries in residential areas in Delhi to close down or shift out of the city.
C. In recent years, while the courts have come out with strong orders on environmental issues, these have sometimes affected people’s livelihoods adversely.
D. Several of these industries were polluting the neighbourhood and discharge from these industries were polluting the river Yamuna because they had been set up without following the rules.

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. But, while the court’s action solved one problem, it created another and because of the closure, many workers lost their jobs.
B. For instance, the courts directed industries in residential areas in Delhi to close down or shift out of the city.
C. In recent years, while the courts have come out with strong orders on environmental issues, these have sometimes affected people’s livelihoods adversely.
D. Several of these industries were polluting the neighbourhood and discharge from these industries were polluting the river Yamuna because they had been set up without following the rules.

Options

A

BDCA

BDCA

B

CBDA 

CBDA 

C

CDAB 

CDAB 

D

 BCAD

 BCAD


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

CBDA 

CBDA 


Question 93


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Through thick and thin

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Through thick and thin

Options

A

Hope during trying times

Hope during trying times

B

Only assist during good times 

Only assist during good times 

C

In good times and in bad times 

In good times and in bad times 

D

Weak and lonely 

Weak and lonely 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

In good times and in bad times 

In good times and in bad times 


Question 94


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

It turns out to be a blessing in disguise.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

It turns out to be a blessing in disguise.

Options

A

Has a good effect even though at first it seemed it would be bad

Has a good effect even though at first it seemed it would be bad

B

When things get better and better when least expecting it

When things get better and better when least expecting it

C

Has a very good effect on a situation or a thing

Has a very good effect on a situation or a thing

D

When a simple solution solves a problem very well 

When a simple solution solves a problem very well 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Has a good effect even though at first it seemed it would be bad

Has a good effect even though at first it seemed it would be bad


Question 95


Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The outcome document of the Rio+20 Conference, the Future We Want, underscores climate change as “an inevitable and urgent global challenge with long-term implications for the sustainable development of all countries”. Through the document, Member States express their concern about the continuous rising of emissions of greenhouse gases and the vulnerability of all countries, particularly developing countries, to the adverse impacts of climate change.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The outcome document of the Rio+20 Conference, the Future We Want, underscores climate change as “an inevitable and urgent global challenge with long-term implications for the sustainable development of all countries”. Through the document, Member States express their concern about the continuous rising of emissions of greenhouse gases and the vulnerability of all countries, particularly developing countries, to the adverse impacts of climate change.

Options

A

adventurous

adventurous

B

escapable

escapable

C

immemorable

immemorable

D

undeniable 

undeniable 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

undeniable 

undeniable 


Question 96

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Options

A

sluggish

sluggish

B

pertinent

pertinent

C

soaring

soaring

D

redundant

redundant


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

soaring

soaring


Question 97

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Options

A

since 

since 

B

much

much

C

while

while

D

unless

unless


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

while

while


Question 98

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

Options

A

losing

losing

B

limiting

limiting

C

cleaning

cleaning

D

snapping

snapping


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

snapping

snapping


Question 99

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

Options

A

litigation 

litigation 

B

affection

affection

C

effort

effort

D

manipulation 

manipulation 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

effort

effort


Question 100

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Options

A

sensation

sensation

B

lamination

lamination

C

indignation

indignation

D

perversion

perversion


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

sensation

sensation


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