SSC GD Constable Memory Based Paper (Based on 20 Feb 2024 Exam)

Q1. In a certain code language, ‘COW’ is coded as ‘E-12-Y’, and ‘BUT’ is coded as ‘D-6-V’. How will ‘PEN’ be
coded in that language?
(a) Q-18-R
(b) R-22-P
(c) N-20-M
(d) T-22-Q

Q2. Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related
to the first number.
18 : 342 :: 22 : ?
(a) 506
(b) 480
(c) 484
(d) 450

Q3. Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will
complete the series.
NEURO_ _CNEUR_ _ICNEU_ _TICNE_ _OTIC
(a) TIOTROUR
(b) TOITROUR
(c) TIOTORRU
(d) TIOTRORU

Q4. Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the
following series.
LIGHT, LIGHG, LIGSG, ? LRTSG, ORTSG.
(a) LITSH
(b) LITGS
(c) LIISG
(d) LITSG

Q5. In a certain code language, ‘UNITED’ is coded as ‘89’ and ‘SHOP’

is coded as ‘50’. How will ‘TRANSIT’ be coded in that language?
(a) 90
(b) 88
(c) 79
(d) 93
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Q6. Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the
first word.
Ambulant : Fugitive :: Slack : ?
(a) Gingerly
(b) Alert
(c) Heedful
(d) Lax

Q7. If ‘Coffee’ is called ‘tea’, ‘tea is called ‘drink’, ‘drink is called ‘day’, ‘day’ is called ‘beverage’. Which of the
following is antonym of night?
(a) Day
(b) Drink
(c) Beverage
(d) Tea

Q8. A series is given with one word missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will
complete the series.
Cry, Book, Super, Submit, ?
(a) Reflex
(b) Done
(c) Because
(d) Classify

Q9. In a row of girls, Arti is 18th from the left and Geeta is 20th from right. They interchange their position,
Geeta now becomes 27th from right. How many girls are there in the row?
(a) 47
(b) 46
(c) 45
(d) 44

Q10. Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the
following series.
157, 165, 192, 256, ?
(a) 342
(b) 381
(c) 298
(d) 426

Q11. Four number pairs have been given out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different
select the number-pair that is different.
(a) (658, 361)
(b) (923, 196)
(c) (831, 121)
(d) (687,441)
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Q12. A is the brother of B, C is the father of A. D is the brother of C. If E is the mother of D, then how A is
related to E?
(a) Uncle
(b) Father
(c) Brother
(d) Grandson

Q13. Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different.
Select the letter-cluster that is different.
(a) ONC
(b) RYE
(c) NXG
(d) LOC

Q14. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following
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)
(18, 648, 9)
(a) (19, 750, 9)
(b) (17, 819, 8)
(c) (21, 588, 7)
(d) (11, 492,9)

Q15. Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
211× 14 +627 ÷ 33 –17 = 520
(a) + and ÷
(b) + and –
(c) ÷ and ×
(d) × and –

Q16. Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they
appear in an English dictionary.
1. Lengthen
2. Lethargy
3. Leucocytes
4. Lemonade
5. Leverage
6. Leopard
(a) 4, 1, 6, 2, 3, 5
(b) 1, 2, 4, 3, 5, 6
(c) 1, 4, 2, 6, 5, 3
(d) 4, 6, 1, 2, 3, 5
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Q17. Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q18. Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at PQ as shown.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Q19. A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer
figures, indicate how it will appear when opened?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
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Q20. How many triangles are there in the given figure?

(a) 16
(b) 18
(c) 17
(d) 19

Q21. Who is the 10th Guru of Sikhs?

(a) Guru Nanak Dev Ji
(b) Guru Gobind Singh Ji
(c) Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
(d) Guru Har Krishan Ji

Q22. Mohiniyattam Dance Form belongs to which state?

(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Kerala
(c) Karnataka
(d) Andhra Pradesh

Q23. In the Second Battle of Panipat, who was the commander of the Mughal forces?
(a) Akbar
(b) Bairam Khan
(c) Hemu
(d) Rana Pratap

Q24. Article 44 of the Indian Constitution, the Uniform Civil Code, is primarily related to which aspect of
governance?
(a) Economic Equality
(b) Religious Freedom
(c) Legal Uniformity
(d) Educational Reforms

Q25. The Bhakra Nangal Project is associated with which river?

(a) Ganges
(b) Sutlej
(c) Yamuna
(d) Indus

Q26. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana primarily aims to provide:
(a) Affordable Housing
(b) Financial Inclusion
(c) Free Medical Care
(d) Employment Opportunities
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Q27. Where was the first session of the Indian National Congress held?
(a) Bombay
(b) Calcutta
(c) Madras
(d) Delhi

Q28. Who was the first President of Myanmar in 1948?

(a) Sao Shwe Thaik
(b) U Nu
(c) Aung San
(d) Ba U

Q29. The Battle of Buxar was fought in the year:

(a) 1757
(b) 1761
(c) 1764
(d) 1772

Q30. The Agnipath Yojana, introduced by the Indian government, is related to:
(a) Education Reform
(b) Military Recruitment
(c) Agricultural Development
(d) Infrastructure Building

Q31. The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the
constitution of:
(a) United States
(b) Ireland
(c) United Kingdom
(d) France

Q32. In physics, which of the following is a scalar quantity?

(a) Velocity
(b) Force
(c) Displacement
(d) Temperature

Q33. The Alaknanda River ultimately merges with the Bhagirathi

River at which location to form the Ganges?
(a) Devprayag
(b) Rudraprayag
(c) Haridwar
(d) Rishikesh
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Q34. The Battle of Tarain was fought between which two major historical figures?
(a) Akbar and Rana Pratap
(b) Prithviraj Chauhan and Mohammad Ghori
(c) Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
(d) Ashoka and Kalinga

Q35. Hampi, a renowned World Heritage site, is located in which Indian state?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Maharashtra

Q36. Shantiniketan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which Indian state?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Assam
(c) Bihar
(d) Odisha

Q37. Who is renowned for being a maestro of the Shehnai?

(a) Zakir Hussain
(b) Bismillah Khan
(c) Ravi Shankar
(d) Hariprasad Chaurasia

Q38. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the power of High Courts to issue writs?
(a) Article 226
(b) Article 32
(c) Article 368
(d) Article 142

Q39. The term “Weber” in Physics refers to which of the following concepts?
(a) Laws of Motion
(b) Quantum Mechanics
(c) Electromagnetism
(d) Quantities with and without direction

Q40. The River Alaknanda is known for its confluence with several rivers. Which of the following is not a
tributary of Alaknanda?
(a) Mandakini
(b) Pindar
(c) Dhauliganga
(d) Teesta

Q41. A person buys an old machine in Rs. 2320 and spend Rs. 180 on its repair. If he sells it to one person
in Rs. 2400, then find the profit or loss percentage to the person?
(a) 4% profit
(b) 5% loss
(c) 4% loss
(d) 5% profit
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Q42. If the ratio of M to N is 5:3, then find the reciprocal of
(a) 1/2
(b) 1/4
(c) 1/8
(d) 1/16

Q43. A person divides his money of Rs. 7800 in his three children A, B and C in ratio respectively.
Find the share of C.
(a) Rs. 2200
(b) Rs. 2300
(c) Rs. 2800
(d) Rs. 2400

Q44. A, B and C can complete a work in 20 days, 30 days and 60 days respectively. In how many days they
will complete the total work together.
(a) 12 days
(b) 10 days
(c) 60 days
(d) 20 days

Q45. A complete a work in 90 days. what percentage of the work completed in 45 days.
(a) 50%
(b) 25%
(c) 75%
(d) 40%

Q46. A student in an exam gets 75% of the marks which are 60 marks more than the actual passing marks
and another student B get 60% of the marks which are 30 marks more than the passing marks. Find the
maximum marks of the exam.
(a) 100
(b) 200
(c) 300
(d) 150

Q47. A certain sum of money doubles in 10 years at a certain rate of interest compounded yearly. In how
many years the sum would be 4 times of it at the same rate of interest.
(a) 10 years
(b) 20 years
(c) 30 years
(d) 40 years

Q48. A sum of money will become 2.5 times of it in 40 years at some rate of simple interest. Find the rate
of interest per annum.
(a)3.25%
(b) 3.75%
(c) 4.67%
(d) 2.45%
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Q49. A person buys two articles Rs. 5000 each in such a way that on first article he gets 10% profit and on
second article he gets 15% loss. Find his overall profit and loss percentage.
(a) 2.5% profit
(b) 1.5% profit
(c) 2.5% loss
(d) 1.5% loss

Q50. Ashish completes a work in 20 days. Ashish is 20% more efficient than the girl. If Ashish and the girl
complete some part of work in 8 days, then find in how many days the remaining work was completed by
girl alone?
(a) 5.4 days
(b) 6 days
(c) 6.4 days
(d) 7.5 days

Q51. Two trains, Train A and Train B, each 360 meters long, are moving towards each other from points P
to Q and Q to P, respectively, at the same speed. They meet at a certain point and pass each other completely
in 10 seconds. Find the speed of each train.
(a) 72 m/s
(b) 36 m/s
(c) 12 m/s
(d) 108 m/s

Q52. A trader offers two successive discounts of 20% and x% on an article whose marked price is Rs. 4,600 and
selling price Rs. 2576. Find the value of x.
(a) 20%
(b) 30%
(c) 50%
(d) 40%

Q53. The length of the rectangle increased by 14.28% then to keep the area of the rectangle same, the
breadth should be decreased by how much percent.
(a) 12.5%
(b) 66.66%
(c) 16.25%
(d) 8.33%

Q54. In a class of students 93% students passed and 56 students were failed. What is the number of total
students in the class.
(a) 500
(b) 600
(c) 700
(d) 800
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Q55. Runs scores by seven players in a cricket match is 17, 15, 18, 27, 48, 36, 59. Find the average number
of runs scored by them.
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q56.
(a) 2
(b) 9
(c) 5
(d) 1

Q57.
(a) 40
(b) 32
(c) 62
(d) 58

Q58.

(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4

Q59. If the ratio of two numbers is 3: 4 and sum of the numbers is 343, then find the product of these
number.
(a) 28800
(b) 28812
(c) 28312
(d) 29410

Q60. Find the single discount equivalent to two successive discounts

of 10% and 15%.
(a) 25%
(b) 25.5%
(c) 27.6%
(d) 23.5%
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Q61. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Dismal
(a) Frantic
(b) Excellent
(c) Horrible
(d) Candid

Q62. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He isn't very fond of reading, ______?
(a) has he
(b) is he
(c) isn't it
(d) aren't he

Q63. Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word in the given sentence.
Those unwilling to capitulate to the new Chancellor’s demands will be ruthlessly fired.
(a) believe
(b) surrender
(c) torture
(d) listen

Q64. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Opulent
(a) Lazy
(b) Gentle
(c) Wealthy
(d) Loyal

Q65. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Silent
(a) Utterable
(b) Mum
(c) Noisy
(d) Mute

Q66. A part of the given sentence which has been highlighted may contain a spelling error.
Select the option that correctly rectifies the spelling error. If there is no error, select ‘No error’.
The doctor prescribed to put the patient in isoletion for a few days.
(a) Iselation
(b) No error
(c) iceolation
(d) Isolation

Q67. Select the option that contains a grammatical error in the highlighted portion.
I always prefer to drink a glass of milk before I go to bed at night.
(a) I always prefer to drink a glass of milk before I go to bed at night..
(b) I always prefer to drink a glass of milk before I go to bed at night,
(c) I always prefer to drink a glass of milk before I go to bed at night
(d) I always prefer to drink a glass of milk before I go to bed at night.
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Q68. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Take a toll
(a) To harm or damage
(b) To warn someone
(c) To take notice
(d) To ring a bell

Q69. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

(a) Fantastic
(b) Deligerant
(c) Secretly
(d) Mirror

Q70. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I was looking forward to ____ quite evening at home.
(a) an
(b) a
(c) the
(d) No article required

Q71. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A slap on the wrist
(a) A wrist watch
(b) A secret alliance
(c) A small punishment
(d) A tiny gift

Q72. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The students were instructed to behave ____________ during the school assembly.
(a) noisily
(b) respectfully
(c) recklessly
(d) disruptively

Q73. Choose the option that can substitute the highlighted segment correctly and complete the meaning of
the sentence.
The documents and files, during the office relocation process, were misplaced by the moving company.
(a) Records
(b) Images
(c) Documentary
(d) Manuscripts

Q74. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. If no
substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
Do you have to stay home last week?
(a) Have you had
(b) Did you have
(c) No substitution
(d) Does you have
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Q75. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
The teacher encouraged her students to ________ (persist) in their efforts to solve the challenging problem.
(a) abandon
(b) distract
(c) persevere
(d) ignore

Directions (76-80): In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage
carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Radio Talk is a kind of writing that is in some ways (1) ______ to a magazine or feature article. However, in
this case, the radio talk is (2) ______ written for the radio. Although talks are usually based on one’s (3) ______
experiences yet they must be of general interest to a wider (4) ______ . The key is to have an interesting
opening so that it grabs the listener’s (5)______.

Q76. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

(a) similar
(b) singular
(c) varied
(d) unlike

Q77. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

(a) incidentally
(b) specifically
(c) questionably
(d) automatically

Q78. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

(a) indifferent
(b) alien
(c) public
(d) personal

Q79. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

(a) audience
(b) company
(c) crowd
(d) congregation

Q80. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

(a) attention
(b) neglect
(c) indifference
(d) disregard
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 Solutions

S1. Ans.(b)
Sol.

S2. Ans.(a)
Sol. 182 + 18 = 342
222 + 22 = 506

S3. Ans.(a)
Sol. NEUROTI C/NEUR OT IC/NEU RO TIC/NE UR OTIC

S4. Ans.(d)
Sol.

S5. Ans.(b)
Sol. Logic: Sum of opposite alphabetical values.
UNITED = 6 + 13 + 18 + 7 + 22 + 23 = 89
TRANSIT = 7 + 9 + 26 + 13 + 8 + 18 + 7 = 88

S6. Ans.(d)
Sol. The word "ambulant" refers to someone who is able to walk or move around, and "fugitive" refers to
someone who is fleeing or escaping, suggesting a relationship of movement or action.
The word "Lax" best reflects a lack of action or effort, similar to "slack."

S7. Ans.(c)
Sol. Day is antonym of night.
Day is called ‘beverage’.

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S8. Ans.(c)
Sol. Cry = 3 letter
Book = 4 letter
Super = 5 letter
Submit = 6 letter
Because = 7 letter

S9. Ans.(d)
Sol.

S10. Ans.(b)
Sol.

S11. Ans.(c)
Sol.

S12. Ans.(d)
Sol.

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S13. Ans.(c)
Sol. ONC = 15 + 14 + 3 = 32
RYE = 18 + 25 + 5 = 48
NXG = 14 + 24 + 7 = 45(ODD NUMBER)
LOC = 12 + 15 + 3 = 30

S14. Ans.(c)
Sol. (18, 648, 9)
(18 x 9) x 4 = 648
Similarly,
(21 x 7) x 4 = 588

S15. Ans.(d)
Sol. 211× 14 +627 ÷ 33 –17 = 520
211 - 14 + 627 ÷ 33 × 17 = 520
211 – 14 + 323 = 520
520 = 520

S16. Ans.(a)
Sol. 4. Lemonade
1. Lengthen
6. Leopard
2. Lethargy
3. Leucocytes
5. Leverage

S17. Ans.(c)
S18. Ans.(a)
S19. Ans.(c)

S20. Ans.(c)
Sol.

S21. Ans.(b)
Sol. Guru Gobind Singh Ji was the 10th and last of the living Sikh Gurus.
He was born in 1666 to Guru Tegh Bahadur.
He introduced the Khalsa and the 'five Ks'. Before his death in 1708, he declared Guru Granth Sahib as the
future guru.
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S22. Ans.(b)
Sol. Originating from Kerala, Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form of India.
It derives its name from Mohini, the enchanting female avatar of Vishnu in Hindu mythology.
Mohini aids the devas in their triumph over the asuras through her feminine allure.

S23. Ans.(b)
Sol. The Second Battle of Panipat was fought on 5 November 1556, between Akbar and the king of Delhi,
Hemu.
In the Second Battle of Panipat (1556), the Mughal forces were commanded by Bairam Khan, the regent
and guardian of Akbar.
Akbar was only 13 years old at the time of the battle.

S24. Ans.(c)
Sol. Article 44 of the Indian Constitution talks about the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which aims to replace
personal laws based on the scriptures and customs of each major religious community in India with a
common set governing every citizen.

S25. Ans.(b)
Sol. The Bhakra Nangal Project is a multipurpose river valley project on the Sutlej River in Northern India.
Located near Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh, Bhakra Nangal Dam stands as a concrete gravity dam on the
Satluj River. It is situated in Bhakra Village within the Bilaspur district of northern India.

S26. Ans.(b)
Sol. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is aimed at increasing financial inclusion, including
access to financial services like savings & deposit accounts, remittance, credit, insurance, and pension in an
affordable manner.
The plan envisages universal access to banking facilities with at least one basic banking account for every
household, financial literacy, access to credit, insurance and pension facility. In addition, the beneficiaries
would get RuPay Debit card having inbuilt accident insurance cover of र 1 lakh.

S27. Ans.(a)
Sol. First Session: held at Bombay in 1885. President: W.C. Bannerjee Formation of Indian National
Congress.
Second Session: held at Calcutta in 1886. President: Dadabhai Naoroji
Third Session: held at Madras in 1887. President: Syed Badruddin Tyabji, first muslim President.
Fourth Session: held at Allahabad in 1888. President: George Yule, first English President.

S28. Ans.(a)
Sol. Sao Shwe Thaik was the first President of the Union of Burma after the country's independence from
British rule in 1948.
He took office on 4th January 1948 and served till 16th March 1952.
British rule in Burma lasted from 1824 to 1948.
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S29. Ans.(c)
Sol. The Battle of Buxar was fought in 1764 between the forces of the British East India Company and the
combined army of Indian states. It was a decisive victory for the British.
In 1765, the Treaty of Allahabad marked the conclusion of the war.
Under this treaty, the vanquished Indian rulers were compelled to grant the East India Company diwani
rights.
These rights permitted the company to administer revenue collection in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa on behalf
of the Mughal emperor.
Consequently, the company gained significant economic influence, allowing it to implement financial
strategies aimed at exploiting the region's resources for its own gain.

S30. Ans.(b)
Sol. The Agnipath Yojana is a tour of duty style scheme approved by the Government of India on 14 June
2022, for recruitment of soldiers below the rank of commissioned officers into the three services of the
armed forces. All recruits will be hired only for a four-year period.

S31. Ans.(b)
Sol. The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were borrowed from the Constitution
of Ireland. They are guidelines for the framing of laws by the government.
Ireland itself had copied it from Spanish Constitution.

S32. Ans.(d)
Sol. Scalars are quantities that only have magnitude (or size), while vectors have both magnitude and
direction. Some examples of scalars and vectors, include distance, displacement, speed, and velocity.
In physics, temperature is a scalar quantity as it has magnitude but no direction. Velocity, force, and
displacement are vector quantities because they have both magnitude and direction.

S33. Ans.(a)
Sol. The sacred River Ganga is formed at Devprayag, where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers converge.
Positioned along the path from Rishikesh to Badrinath, Devprayag holds significance as a small town. Its
name, Devprayag, translates to 'holy confluence', reflecting the sanctity of the merging waters.

S34. Ans.(b)
Sol. The initial clash at Tarain, also known as Taraori, occurred in 1191. It pitted the Ghurid army,
commanded by Muhammad of Ghor, against the Rajput Confederacy, led by Prithviraj Chauhan. Located
near Tarain, now known as Taraori in Haryana, India, the battle concluded with a resounding triumph for
the Rajputs. Despite their victory, Muhammad of Ghor evaded capture and retreated to Ghazni.
Though the first battle in 1191 was won by Prithviraj Chauhan, the second in 1192 was won by Mohammad
Ghori.

S35. Ans.(a)
Sol. Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in Karnataka.
It was the last capital of the last great Hindu Kingdom of Vijayanagar and is renowned for its architectural
remains.
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S36. Ans.(a)
Sol. Shantiniketan is located in West Bengal. It's famous for the Visva-Bharati University established by
Rabindranath Tagore, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

S37. Ans.(b)
Sol. Ustad Bismillah Khan, often referred to by the title Ustad, was an Indian musician credited with
popularizing the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument.
He played it with such expressive virtuosity that he became a leading Hindustani classical music artist. His
name was indelibly linked with the woodwind instrument.
Zakir Hussain- Tabla Player
Ravi Shankar- Sitarist (Sitar)
Hariprasad Chaurasiya-Flautist (Flute)

S38. Ans.(a)
Sol. Article 226 of the Indian Constitution deals with the power of High Courts to issue certain writs
including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warrantor and certiorari.
Article 32 of the Indian Constitution gives the right to every citizen to seek constitutional remedy from the
Supreme Court, when they have been deprived of their fundamental rights.
Article 368-Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefor.
Article 142 of the constitution confers unique power on the Supreme Court to do 'complete justice' between
the parties where the law may not provide a remedy.

S39. Ans.(c)
Sol. The term "Weber" in Physics is associated with the concept of electromagnetism.
Wilhelm Eduard Weber, a German physicist, contributed significantly to the study of electromagnetism.
One of his notable achievements was the development of the Weber unit, which is a unit of magnetic flux in
the International System of Units (SI). Therefore, option (c) Electromagnetism is the correct answer.

S40. Ans.(d)
Sol. The Teesta River is not a tributary of the Alaknanda River. The other rivers mentioned – Mandakini,
Pindar, and Dhauliganga – are its tributaries.
Teesta river flows through the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal, ultimately joining the Brahmaputra
River in Bangladesh.

S41. Ans.(c)
Sol.

S42. Ans.(b)
Sol.

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S43. Ans.(d)
Sol.

S44. Ans.(b)
Sol.

S45. Ans.(a)
Sol.

S46. Ans.(b)
Sol. Let the maximum marks be x.
Passing marks for A = passing marks for B
75% of x – 60 = 60% of x – 30
15% of x = 30
x = 200 marks

S47. Ans.(b)
Sol.

S48. Ans.(b)
Sol.

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S49. Ans.(c)
Sol.

S50. Ans.(c)
Sol.

S51. Ans.(b)
Sol.

S52. Ans.(b)
Sol.

S53. Ans.(a)
Sol.

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S54. Ans.(d)
Sol. Let the total number of students = 100%
Percentage of failed students = 100% - 93% = 7%
7% = 56
100% = 800 students

S55. Ans.(c)
Sol.

S56. Ans.(a)
Sol.

S57. Ans.(c)
Sol.

S58. Ans.(c)
Sol.

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S59. Ans.(b)
Sol.

S60. Ans.(d)
Sol.

S61. Ans.(b)
Sol. Dismal: pitifully or disgracefully bad.
Synonyms: terrible, horrible, awful, poor.
Antonyms: excellent, superior, exceptional, prime.
Meanings of options:
• Frantic: Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion.
• Candid: Truthful and straightforward; frank.
• Horrible: Causing or likely to cause horror; shocking.
• Intelligent: Having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.

S62. Ans.(b)
Sol. The correct option to fill in the blank is (b) is he.
• This structure is used for tag questions in English, where the auxiliary verb from the main clause is
repeated in the tag.
• Since the main clause is negative ("isn't very fond"), the tag question should be positive.
• Therefore, "isn't it" is the appropriate choice here.

S63. Ans.(b)
Sol. 'Capitulate' means to cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender. Thus,
'surrender' is the correct synonym.
Synonyms: Surrender, yield, concede, submit.
Antonyms: Resist, defy, persevere, persist.
Meanings of all options:
• Believe: Accept that something is true, especially without proof.
• Listen: Give one's attention to a sound.
• Torture: Inflict severe pain on.
• Surrender: Cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority.
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S64. Ans.(c)
Sol. Option (c) is the correct answer.
Opulent: Wealthy and luxurious; lavish.
Synonyms: Affluent, wealthy, lavish.
Antonyms: Poor, destitute, austere.
Meanings of options:
• Gentle: Mild in temperament or behavior; kind or tender.
• Wealthy: having a lot of money, property, etc.
• Lazy: Unwilling to work or use energy.
• Loyal: Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.

S65. Ans.(c)
Sol. The correct antonym for 'Silent', which means not making or accompanied by any sound, is 'Noisy',
meaning making a lot of noise. The other options are either synonyms for 'Silent' or not directly opposite
in meaning.
Synonyms: quiet, hushed, mute, noiseless.
Antonyms: loud, noisy, vocal, cacophonous.
• Utterable: Able to be expressed in words.
• Noisy: Making a lot of noise.
• Mum: Silent, not speaking.
• Mute: Refraining from speech or temporarily speechless.

S66. Ans.(d)
Sol. The correct spelling is isolation, which refers to a period of separation to prevent the spread of disease.
The sentence incorrectly spells it as “isolation”.

S67. Ans.(b)
Sol. The highlighted portion "to drink a glass of milk" contains a grammatical error. The correct form should
be "I always prefer drinking," where "drinking" is the gerund form used after the verb "prefer."

S68. Ans.(a)
Sol. Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Take a toll: To harm or damage something.
Example: The long hours of work began to take a toll on her health.

S69. Ans.(b)
Sol. The correct spelling is Deliberant, not Deligerant which means to think about or discuss issues and
decisions carefully.
Meanings of other options:
• Fantastic: Extremely good or attractive.
• Mirror: A reflective surface, typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam.
• Secretly: Without others knowing; privately.

S70. Ans.(b)
Sol. The correct option to fill in the blank is (b) a. The phrase "a quiet evening" indicates a non-specific
evening that the speaker is anticipating. Therefore, the indefinite article "a" is appropriate in this context.
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S71. Ans.(c)
Sol. The idiom 'A slap on the wrist' refers to a very mild punishment or reprimand. It is often used to
describe a situation where someone is given a very lenient penalty for a mistake or wrongdoing.

S72. Ans.(b)
Sol. The correct option to fill in the blank is (b) respectfully.
During a school assembly, students are typically expected to behave in a manner that shows respect for the
occasion and those present.
Meanings of all four options:
• Noisily: making a lot of noise; loudly
• Respectfully: with politeness and consideration for others
• Recklessly: without thinking or caring about the consequences; impulsively
• Disruptively: causing disturbance or interruption; unruly or disruptive in behavior

S73. Ans.(a)
Sol. In the given sentence, "documents and files" are likely to include various types of records, such as
financial records, client records, or administrative records, which are essential for the operation of the
office.
Therefore, the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment and complete the meaning of
the sentence is (a) Records.
Meanings:
• Documentary: relating to or consisting of documents or records
• Images: visual representations or pictures, not necessarily relevant in the context of office relocation
and document misplacement
• Records: documents providing evidence of an event or activity, including various types of important
documents maintained by an organization
• Manuscripts: handwritten or typed texts, typically regarded as original copies or drafts of a document

S74. Ans.(b)
Sol. "Did you have" is the most appropriate choice as it correctly changes the sentence to past tense, making
it grammatically accurate.
Use of “Last week” denotes the sentence is in past tense.

S75. Ans.(c)
Sol. In the context provided, the word "persist" means to continue firmly or obstinately in an action or
belief despite difficulty or opposition.
The most appropriate synonym for "persist" is "persevere," as both convey the idea of continuing with
determination despite challenges.
Meanings of other options:
• Abandon: to give up or cease to support or look after.
• Distract: to divert one's attention from something.
• Ignore: to deliberately pay no attention to something.

S76. Ans.(a)
Sol. The correct option to fill in blank no. 1 is (a) similar.
The passage compares radio talk to magazine or feature articles, indicating similarity.
Meanings of all options:
• Singular: unique or remarkable.
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• Similar: resembling without being identical.
• Varied: incorporating a number of different types or elements.
• Unlike: different from; not similar to.

S77. Ans.(b)
Sol. The correct option to fill in blank no. 2 is (b) specifically.
The phrase 'written for the radio' implies that the content is tailored or made specifically for radio
broadcasts.
Meanings of all options:
• Incidentally: as a minor or subordinate matter.
• Automatically: by itself with little or no direct human control.
• Questionably: in a doubtful or disputable manner.
• Specifically: in a way that is precise and clear.

S78. Ans.(d)
Sol. The correct option to fill in blank no. 3 is (d) personal.
The passage refers to talks based on one's own experiences, which are personal.
Meanings of all options:
• Indifferent: having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
• Personal: belonging to or affecting a particular person rather than anyone else.
• Public: concerning or affecting the community or the people.
• Alien: belonging to a foreign country or nation.

S79. Ans.(a)
Sol. The correct option to fill in blank no. 4 is (a) audience.
The context refers to people who listen to radio talks, which constitutes an audience.
Meanings of all options:
• Crowd: a large number of people gathered together in a disorganized or unruly way.
• Company: a commercial business.
• Audience: the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or
meeting.
• Congregation: a group of people assembled for religious worship.

S80. Ans.(a)
Sol. The correct option to fill in blank no. 5 is (a) attention.
The passage implies the importance of captivating the listener, which
is related to grabbing their attention.
Meanings of all options:
• Indifference: lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
• Neglect: fail to care for properly.
• Attention: notice taken of someone or something; the regarding
of someone or something as interesting or important.
• Disregard: pay no attention to; ignore.

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