PREVIOUS YEAR PAPER

JUNE 2020

MATHEMATICS

TIME: 1.30 HOUR MAX MARKS – 200

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Attempt all 30 questions. Write your answers separately on the answer sheet to be provided at the exam
centre.
2. Part ‘A’ contains 20 questions and each question in this part carried ‘Five marks’.
3. Part ‘B’ contains 10 contains and each question in this part carried ‘Ten marks’.
4. Use of Calculator is prohibited. Marks will be awarded for steps.
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5. Take the value of .
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6. The question paper can be retained by the candidates post exam.

PART A (20 X 5 = 100 MARKS)

𝑝
1. Express 0. 5 × 0. 05 × 0. 005 in the form of 8. In the adjoining figure, find the value of 𝒙 and 𝒚
𝑞
if AOD is a straight line.
when 𝒑 and 𝒒 are integers.
2 3
2. Find two rational numbers between 𝑎𝑛𝑑
3 4
3. In the following problem, replace the letters of
English alphabet by digits (two or more letters
may have same value) to complete the
procedure of division.

9. A room is 4.5m long, 4m wide and 3m high. Find

the cost of white washing of the walls and the
roof at the rate of ₹ 11 per square meter.
10. Find the area enclosed by the pentagon ABCDE,
where ABDE is a rectangle and AB = 18cm, CD
4. If A is substituted by 2, B by 3, C by 4, D by 2, = 8 cm, BD = 10 cm.
E by 3, F by 4 and so on, then what will be total
of the numerical values of the letters of word
LINE.
5. The difference between the squares of two
consecutive numbers is 37. Find the numbers.
6. The average age of a class of 33 students is 13
years. If one student leaves the class, the 2 3 2 −6 2 2𝑚−1
15 11. Find 𝑚 so that ( ) × ( ) =( )
average age becomes 12 years. What is the age 9 9 9
16 12. Find the smallest number by which 180 must be
of the student? multiplied so that the product is a perfect
7. The length of each of two equal sides on an square.
isosceles triangle is 4 meter less than twice the 13. Divide: 𝑥 3 − 6𝑥 2 + 11𝑥 − 6 𝑏𝑦 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 3
length of the third sides. If the perimeter of the 14. My present age is four times the difference of my
triangle is 57 meter then find the dimension of age after four years and three years back. How
the triangle. old am I?
15. Find 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 3

16. Four equal circles are described about four
corners of a square so that each touches the two
of the others. Find the area of the part of the
square enclosed by the circles if the side of the
square is 14 cm.
PART B (10 X 10 MARKS)
21. Simplify 5𝑞 − [2𝑝 − 3𝑞 − 3{5𝑟 − 2(𝑝 − 2𝑞 +
3𝑟)}]
22. Using ruler and compass only, construct a ∆
ABC where AB = 6 cm, ∠CAB = 600 and ∠CBA =
45°Also find the length of AC and BC.
23. Determine (8𝑥) 𝑥 𝑖𝑓 9𝑥+2 = 240 + 9𝑥
24. The brick measures 25 𝑐𝑚 𝑥 12.5 𝑐𝑚 𝑥 7.5 𝑐𝑚 and
is used to construct a wall of size
6 𝑚 𝑥 5 𝑚 𝑥 0.5 𝑚. If the cement and sand
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occupies of the volume of the wall, find the
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number of bricks.
25. A factory increased its production from 80000 in
1999 to 92610 in 2001. Find the annual rate of
growth of production.
17. A wire of length 176 cm is first bent into a square
and then into a circle. Which one will have more
area?
18. A number consist of two digits. The sum of the
digit is 9. If 63 is subtracted from the number
its digit are inter changed. Find the number.
19. If the cost price of 18 mangoes is the same as
the selling price of 16 mangoes. Find the gain
percent.
4 𝑡ℎ
20. Divide 34 into two parts in such a way that ( )
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2 𝑡ℎ
of one part is equal ( ) of the other.
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26. Two numbers are in ratio of 3: 5. If each number
is increased by 10, the ratio between the new
numbers is 5: 7. Find the original numbers.
27. A motorboat goes downstream in river and
covers a distance between two coastal towns in
5 hrs. It covers this distance upstream in 6 hrs.
If the speed of the stream is 3 km/hr, find the
speed of the boat in still water.
28. A man bought two TV sets for Rs 42500. He sold
one at a loss of 10% and other at a profit of 10%.
If the selling price of each TV set is same,
determine the CP of each set.
29. A boy driving his bike at 24 kmph reached his
office 5 minutes late. Had he driven 25% faster
on an average he would have reached 4 minutes
earlier than the scheduled time. How far his
office?
30. The external dimensions of a open wooden box
are 98 cm x 84 cm x 77 cm. If the wood is 02 cm
thick all around, find the volume of the wood
used to make the box. Also find the weight of the
box if 1 cm3 of wood weights 0.8 gm.
 ENGLISH
Time: 2 hrs
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all the questions thoroughly before answering.
2. The question paper can be retained by the candidate post exam.
3. The question paper comprises three sections:-
a) Reading Section:- 25 marks
b) Writing Section: - 50 marks
c) Grammar: - 50 marks
SECTION (A): READING SECTION (25 MARKS)
1. Read the passage carefully and answer the
Questions that follow. (15 Marks)
COVID-19 has hurled many lemons at all of us
and none of us has succeeded in making
lemonade out of them. The silent war against
mankind which started from some corner of a
neighbouring country of ours about eight
months ago is threatening to pave the way for
the most intelligent living being on earth to go
the way of the dinosaurs. The pandemic has no
respect for man-made barriers – caste, colour,
ethnicity, religion, etc. The world seems to be
united by ‘corona-phobia’. We all know how
dangerous it is and what we must do to ward it
off. Unfortunately, we are caught between the
devil and the deep blue sea : to insulate
ourselves against the pandemic, we must
remain indoors and starve; to keep the wolf from
the door, we must go out and take the bull by
the horns even at the cost of our life. In a real
war, soldiers prepare themselves for the worst.
Fear is the last thing they would like to
surrender themselves to. They do not remain
indoors and think of their safety all the time.
They have a Hobson’s choice : go out and fight
no matter what. To fight for the country is their
duty and their duty is their life. They have
learned how to psyche themselves up to face the
challenges of war. We must take a leaf out of
their copybook. Fearlessly, but not foolishly, we
must learn how to face the challenges of the
pandemic. We have to work because work is life
and life is work. In order to work we must go out
of our houses and go to our workplaces. It goes
without saying that the pandemic is an invisible
enemy which cannot be killed by any weapon
mankind has been blessed with. However, all is
not lost for us. Once we improve our immunity
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and learn how to live with this menace we can
believe that the enemy’s days are numbered.
a) What kind of fear has COVID-19 created in
our mind? (2)
b) What is the difficulty that mankind is facing
owing to the pandemic? (2)
c) What lessons do we have to learn from the
soldiers? (2)
d) How can we deal with the pandemic? (2)
e) Find the phrases from the passage which
mean (3)
i) to become extinct
ii) to face a difficulty bravely
iii) be in a dilemma
f) Is the pandemic partial? Why? (2)
g) What message does the passage convey? (2)
2. Read the poem given below and answer the
questions that follow. (10 marks)
My parents tell me not to go out.
I could be killed by some big animal.
But I’m part of nature’s food chain.
Therefore, I’m not afraid of tigers.
My parents tell me not to go out.
I could be taken by some big bird.
But destiny has its own plans for me.
Therefore, I’m not afraid of eagles.
My parents tell me not to go out.
I could fall ill or injured.
But I love to play with my friends.
Therefore, I’m not afraid of illness or injury.
My parents tell me with anger and love.
“Dear little rabbit, don’t you love us?
Obey us. You will be safe and successful in
future.”
 I say, “I love you. But now is important to
me.
And I don’t want to be afraid.”
a) Give a suitable title to the poem (01)
b) Name any figure of speech used in the
poem. (01)
.
SECTION B: WRITING (50 MARKS)
3. Make a précis of the following passage in 60-80
Words. Also assign a suitable title to it. (Don’t
copy the sentences). (06)
It is indeed an uphill task to say something new
about the term ‘education’ because no
personality of international repute, past or
present, has failed to define, re-define or add
something new to this term. The common
consensus is that education teaches us so many
life lessons. It helps us see the world from a
different perspective and enables us to see
where we stand in the society in terms of our
abilities as individuals and our contributions as
citizens of the nation. One of the biggest aims of
education is to bring the best out in an
individual and help him become the best version
of himself. The education we receive at school
will be of no use if it fails to help a student
identify his uniqueness. Everyone in this world
is unique. As a result, no two persons are equal
in all respects. The uniqueness identified must
be allowed to grow into something that could
help the individual achieve his dream. When this
happens the uniqueness has turned into
something called talent. On the contrary, if the
uniqueness is not allowed to grow into
something desirable it might turn into a vice.
Therefore, a person’s uniqueness could become
either a talent or a liability. It would be quite
SECTION C: GRAMMAR (50 MARKS)
8. Give one word for each of the following. (05)
a) Fear of confined places …………………..
b) A book that contains information on
various subjects ………………
c) A disease which spreads over a wide
geographical area in large proportion of the
population…….
d) A large group of insects moving in a mass
………..
e) An imaginary ideal society free of poverty
and suffering …………
c) What do the parents want the rabbit to do?
(02)
d) What is the rabbit’s outlook towards life?
(02)
e) What does the following line mean? My
parents tell me with anger and love. (02)
f) What is the moral of the poem? (02)
appropriate to conclude that a good education
can identify uniqueness in an individual and
groom it into a talent.
4. Write an essay on any two in About 150 words.
(7× 2=14)
a) Genius is an infinite capacity for taking
pains.
b) Technology is making us unsocial.
c) Invention is the mother of necessity.
5. Write a story in about 120-150 words with the
clues given and give a suitable title to it. (10)
Going to Mumbai by train ……………… to
attend interview ……………….got stuck in
traffic jam …………….reached the railway
station late ………….boarded a wrong train
……….lost the wallet ……..realised late ……
now you
6. A friend of yours has been out of station for a
month and there was an important
event/function held in the school while he/she
was away. Write him/her a letter describing the
event/function and your role in it, and why
your friend was missed. (10)
7. ‘Social Media Causes More Harm than Good’.
Express your views either ‘For’ or ‘Against’ this
statement. (120-150 words). [10]
9. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles. If
no articles is required put ‘Q’ (10)
a) Moving to
(i) United States was
(ii) most exciting thing I have ever done. I
moved last year to
(iii) New York. New York is
(iv) exciting city, full of
(v) adventure. In fact, I saw
(vi) famous actor on
(vii) street yesterday!
 b) Today I have (iv) banking up
(i) job Interview at b) Modern researches __________ that yoga
(ii) financial company. cures diseases.
(iii) company has (i) bear up
(iv) offices all over (ii) bear off
(v) world. I’m not sure that I have (iii) bear out
(vi) skills to get hired. I hope so. (iv) bear down
(vii) company’s office is on c) Many people _______ to God for help rather
(viii) Main Street. That’s than to thank him.
(ix) same street my friend works on. (i) call at
c) If I get hired, I could meet him after (ii) call upon
(i) work for drinks. That would be great. (iii) call about
He’s from (iv) call on
(ii) Scotland. He works 8 hours d) The police were called in to _______ the
(iii) day, t days (xx) week. rioters.
10. Choose the correct meaning of the Idiom / (i) break up
Phrase given in the sentences. (05) (ii) break down
a) Discipline is on the wane in schools and (iii) broke up
college these days. (iv) break away
i) declining e) I was ______ when I topped the merit list.
ii) increasing (i) taken of
iii) spreading (ii) taken away
iv) spiraling (iii) taken on
b) There is no love lost between two (iv) taken aback
neighbouring countries. f) He is ___ trouble if he quarrels with the
i) close friendship house owner.
ii) cool indifference (i) asking against
iii) intense dislike (ii) asking for
iv) a love hate relationship (iii) asking on
c) The prince did not take after the king. (iv) asking after
i) run after 12. Do as directed. (10)
ii) follow a) She said, “Need I write a letter?”
iii) precede (Change into indirect)
iv) resemble b) Raj is one of the best boys in the class.
d) The people were all agog at the airport to (Change into Comparative)
receive the victorious team. c) Everyone knows that he is a rich man.
i) all ready (Change into Passive Voice)
ii) in a state of excitement d) Can this news ever be true? (Change into
iii) nervous Assertive Sentence)
iv) jittery e) To eat too much makes one fat. (Remove
e) I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ‘too’)
ends after his father’s sudden demise. f) I told you to work hard. (Change into
i) wasting money Interrogative Sentence)
ii) becoming overgenerous g) She spoke very gently to explain her point
iii) overtaxing his energy of view. (Use the adjectival form of the
iv) losing his objective underlined word)
11. Choose appropriate Phrasal Verb to fill in the h) He forcibly made his way through the
blanks. (06) crowd. (Substitute the verb form for
a) She is __________ the bank loan for her ‘forcibly’)
higher studies. i) He succeeded in everything he attempted.
(i) banking on (Change into Negative Sentence)
(ii) banking away j) He took off his clothes and plunged into the
(iii) banking off river. (Change into Simple Sentence)
13. Choose the Synonym / Antonym of the (i) unable to see
underlined word. (07) (ii) sensitive
a) People tend to avoid LOQUACIOUS persons. (iii) ignorant
(Antonym) (iv) aware
(i) garrulous 14. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
(ii) reticent a) Tagore was endowed ______ rare talents.
(iii) fluent (i) for
(iv) glib (ii) about
b) With the entry of the new brands, the value (iii) of
of the product is bound to DEPRECIATE. (iv) with
(Synonym) b) You are not amenable _____ reason.
(i) improve (i) of
(ii) slash (ii) to
(iii) devalue (iii) for
(iv) thrift (iv) on
c) A balance piece of writing should never c) He emphasized _____ his point.
DIGRESS from the subject matter. (i) on
(Synonym) (ii) at
(i) deviate (iii) over
(ii) expatiate (iv) no preposition needed
(iii) perorate d) I bet to differ ___ you on this subject.
(iv) develop (i) at
d) Your recitation of the poem was looked at (ii) with
with DISDAIN by the rest of the class. (iii) to
(Antonym) (iv) for
(i) haughtiness e) The poor old man was blind _______ one
(ii) admiration eye.
(iii) penitence (i) in
(iv) hatred (ii) of
e) All the parties have joined hands to (iii) to
CONSPIRE and overthrow the government. (iv) By
(Synonym) f) My friend insisted ___ my staying with her a
(i) collaborate little longer.
(ii) collude (i) in
(iii) concur (ii) on
(iv) concert (iii) with
f) The price of onions in the market is (iv) no preposition needed
EXORBITANT these days. (Synonym) g) Entry ____this auditorium is _______ticket.
(i) Exaggerated (ii) preposterous (i) in, through
(iii) sumptuous (iv) excessive (ii) to, by
g) An over – indulgent mother is always (iii) into, by
BLIND to her child’s faults. (Antonym) (iv) into, through
 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Time: 1 hrs MM: 75

Instructions

i. There are a total of 75 questions and each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking for a
wrong answer.
ii. Overwriting or dual answers shall not fetch any marks.
iii. All questions to be answered on the question paper only.

( Tick ( √ ) the correct answer )

1. When is the National Girl Child Day celebrated in 8. Thomas Cup is related to
India? a) Tennis
a) 26 January b) Cricket
b) 24 January c) Basketball
c) 25 January d) Badminton
d) 02 February 9. Google unveiled new cloud platform, to manage
2. The Indian sportsperson Esow Alben has claimed apps from anywhere. It was named as
gold medal for India recently in an international a) Azure
event, He is related to which event? b) Midru
a) Swimming c) Kuber
b) Wrestling d) Anthos
c) Cycling 10. Fungi are plants that lack
d) None of the above a) Oxygen
3. How many states and union territories are there b) Carbon dioxide
in India after Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and. c) Chlorophyll
Ladakh were inducted as new union territories? d) None of these
a) 26 states and 11 UTs 11. Hargobind Khorana had researched on
b) 27 states and 10 UTs a) Synthesis of simple DNA
c) 28 states and 9 UTs b) Understanding the genetic code
d) None of these c) Reduction of mutation
4. Suranga Bawadi was selected as world d) Synthesis of RNA from bacterial cell
monument watch list for 2020, it is located in 12. Which of the following is generally called a
which city? sprain?
a) Amritsar, Punjab a) Hairline fracture
b) Chennai, Tamilnadu b) Pulling of the ligament
c) Kochi, Kerala c) Greenstick fracture
d) Bijapur, Karnataka d) Muscle tear
5. Who was the Chief Guest of 2020 Republic Day? 13. What is a baby kangaroo called?
a) Vladimir Putin a) Eeyore
b) Sergio Moro b) Wally
c) Jair Messias Bolsonaro c) Hopper
d) Xi Jinping d) Joey
6. Where is Sisseri River bridge? 14. What is India's second highest civilian award?
a) Mizoram a) Ashoka Chakra
b) Nagaland b) Padma Bhushan
c) Meghalaya c) Padma Sri
d) Arunachal Pradesh d) Padma Vibhushan
7. Which of the following is not a harvest festival? 15. When animals and plants waste are rotten in the
a) Onam absence of air, these produce a gas called
b) Bihu a) Oxygen
c) Navroz b) Carbon dioxide
d) Pongal c) Bio gas
 d) Methane c) Lord Cunningham
16. Ocean thermal energy is due to d) Lord Canning
a) Energy stored by waves in the ocean 26. Where is Katas Raj temple located?
b) Temperature difference at different levels in a) Pakistan
the ocean b) Bangladesh
c) Pressure difference at different levels in the c) India
ocean d) Nepal
d) Tides arising out in the ocean 27. Where is the world's largest solar park,
17. Who among the following visited Nalanda (Pavagada solar park) located?
University during reign of king Harsha? a) Kerala
a) Hieun Tsang b) Tamilnadu
b) Megasthenes c) Karnataka
c) Fahien d) Telangana
d) None of these 28. Name the app launched by Reserve Bank of
18. Todar Mal was a minister of Akbar, he was India (RBI) Governor, Shri Shaktikanta Das
a) Security Minister that would help visually impaired people to
b) Finance Minister identity denomination of currency notes?
c) Prime Minister a) "VANIA"(Visually Aided Note Identifier
d) Agriculture Minister Application)
19. Azad Hind Fauj was created with the assistance b) "VANI"(Visually Aided Note Identifier)
of c) "MANI"(Mobile Aided Note Identifier)
a) USA d) "MVANI" (Mobile app for Visually Aided Note
b) Russia Identifier)
c) Japan 29. Whose birth anniversary is celebrated as the
d) China National Farmers Day/Kisan Divas on 23rd
20. Which is considered as the oldest civilization of December?
the world? a) Chaudhary Charan Singh
a) Sumerian civilization b) Lal Bahadur Shastri
b) Egyptian civilization c) Vishwanath Pratap Singh
c) Harappan civilization d) Gulzarilal Nanda
d) Chinese civilization 30. Jayakwadi Dam is located in which state?
21. Who discovered the North pole? a) Maharashtra
a) Captain James b) Bihar
b) Magellan c) Madhya Pradesh
c) Amundsen d) Rajasthan
d) Robert Peary 31. Name the scheme launched by Prime Minister
22. First battle of Panipat was fought between? Shri Narendra Modi to improve ground water
a) Babur and Ibrahim Lodi management with an outlay of Rs 6000 crores
b) Akbar and Hemu for 5 years (2020-21 till 2024-25)
c) Mughal and British a) Atal Bhujal Yojana
d) Akbar and Ibrahim Lodi b) Atal Jal Yojana
23. The Portuguese built their first fortress in India c) Atal Vidyutikaran Yojana
at _____. d) Atal Samridhi Yojana
a) Cochin 32. Name the Indian politician, who won Sahitya
b) Goa Akademi Award 2019 for his book, "An Era of
c) Anjidiv Darkness: The British Empire in India".
d) Cannanore a) Shashi Tharoor
24. Who was the leader of Bhakti movement? b) Talari Rangaiah
a) Chaitanya Mahaprabhu c) P V Midhun Reddy
b) Ramananda d) Nandigam Suresh
c) Ramanuja 33. Name the Indian scientist, on whose name the
d) Shankaracharya Star HD 86081 has been named as 'Bibha' by
25. Who among the following introduced the International Astronomical Union(IAU).
subsidiary alliance system in India? a) Bibha Chowdhuri
a) Lord Clive b) Bibha Agarwal
b) Lord Wellesley c) Bibha Acharya
 d) Bibha Laghari d) Ultraviolet radiation
34. Who was crowned as Miss World 2019 at 69th 44. Who was the first Indian Chief of Army Staff?
Miss World competition 2019 held in London, a) Gen KM Cariappa
United Kingdom (UK)? b) Vice Admiral R D Katari
a) Stephanie Del Valle c) Gen Maharaja Rajendra Singh
b) Manushi Chhillar d) None of the above
c) Vanessa Ponce 45. The last ruler of the Mughal dynasty was
d) Toni-Ann Singh a) Babur
35. Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR), is located in which b) Bahadur Shah Zafar
state? c) Akbar
a) Madhya Pradesh d) None of the above
b) Maharashtra 46. Name the person who is also known as
c) Bihar Deshbandhu?
d) Punjab a) S. Radhakrishnan
36. Naorem Chanu is associated with which sport? b) G K Gokhale
a) Boxing c) Chittaranjan Das
b) Badminton d) Madan Mohan Malviya
c) Wrestling 47. Mount Etna is a famous volcano which is
d) Weight Lifting located in
37. World Animal Day is observed annually on ___. a) Argentina
a) October 1 b) Italy
b) October 3 c) Mexico
c) October 4 d) Philippines
d) October 5 48. The minimum age required to become a member
38. What does UPI stand for? of Rajya Sabha is
a) Universal payments interface a) 21 years
b) Unlimited payments interface b) 25 years
c) Under payment gateway interface c) 30 years
d) Unified payments interface d) 35 years
39. Hepatitis is a general term for a, disease that is 49. Indian School of Mines is located at
caused by a) Dhanbad
a) Viruses b) Asansol
b) Bacteria c) Tatanagari
c) Parasites d) Rourkela
d) All the above 50. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is located at
40. Which is used to produce Artificial rain? a) Pune
a) Sand b) Ahmedabad
b) Copper oxide c) Sriharikota
c) Silver nitrate d) Thiruvananthapuram
d) Silver iodide 51. Who wrote the famous book 'We The People"?
41. Which film won the best Film Award at the a) T N Kaul
Filmfare Award 2020? b) JRD Tata
a) Gully boy c) Khushwant Singh
b) Andhadhundh d) Nanabhoy Palkhivala
c) Badhai Ho 52. Which of the following is not written by Munshi
d) Badla Premchand?
42. Who won the women's title at 77th Senior a) Gaban
National Squash Championship? b) Godan
a) Sunayna Kuruvilla c) Guide
b) Joshna Chinappa d) Mansarovar
c) PV Sandhu 53. Which of the following is tropical grassland?
d) Dipika Palliwal Karthik a) Taiga
43. The ozone layer restricts b) Savanna
a) Visible light c) Pampas
b) Infrared radiation d) Prairies
c) X-Rays & gamma rays 54. The leading state in producing paper is
 a) Bihar a) Reverberate
b) West Bengal b) Be heard upto 10km from it
c) Maharashtra c) Be heard by us faintly
d) Odisha d) Not be heard at any distance at all.
55. Which one of the following is not a Kharif Crop? 65. A fuse should always be placed in the
a) Jute a) Live wire of the main circuit
b) Maize b) Neutral wire of the main circuit
c) Mustard c) Earth wire of the main circuit
d) Rice d) Both live and neutral wire of the main
56. The most commonly used bleaching agent is circuit
a) Alcohol 66. Which microbe is used for production of
b) Carbon dioxide alcohol?
c) Chlorine a) Yeast
d) Sodium Chloride b) Plasmodium
57. The "Cannes Award" is given for excellence in c) Lactobacillus
which field? d) Rhizobium
a) Films 67. Which one of the following is a Human Right as
b) Journalism well as Fundamental Right under the
c) Literature constitution of India?
d) Economics a) Right to information
58. The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award is given b) Right to education
by which of the following organizations? c) Right to work
a) Council for Scientific and Industrial d) Right to housing
Research 68. What is a tornado?
b) Indian Council for Agricultural Research a) A very high pressure centre
c) Indian National Science Academy b) A very low pressure centre
d) ISRO c) A very high ocean wave
59. The only Indian to win Nobel prize in Physics is d) A planetary wind
a) Dr JC Bose 69. Which one of the following metals is used for
b) Dr CV Raman making boats because it does not corrode by sea
c) Dr Vikram Sarabhai water?
d) Dr H J Bhabha a) Tungsten
60. Which city is called the city of 1000 Minarets? b) Nickel
a) Cairo c) Antimony
b) Makkah d) Titanium
c) Istanbul 70. Flamingo Festival is organized in which state?
d) Islamabad a) Telangana
61. 'Operation Flood' is a movement related with b) Karnataka
the product- c) Nagaland
a) Milk d) Andhra Pradesh
b) Fresh water 71. A word in the web page that, when clicked opens
c) Rice another document is called
d) None of the above a) Anchor
62. Sanskrit is the official language of b) Hyperlink
a) Bihar c) Preference
b) Uttar Pradesh d) URL
c) Uttarakhand 72. Who coined the term United Nations?
d) Madhya Pradesh a) Franklin D Roosevelt
63. The speed of light will be minimum while b) Harry Truman
passing through c) Winston Churchill
a) Water d) Joseph Stalin
b) Air 73. Starting from point X, Jayant walked 15m
c) Vacuum towards west. He turned left and walked 20m.
d) Glass He then turned left and walked 15m. After this
64. If a band is played on the moon the sound he turned to his right and walked 12m. How far
will______. and in which direction is now Jayant from X?
 a) 32m, South b) Brother
b) 47m, East c) Cousin
c) 42m, North d) Brother –in – law
d) 27m, South 75. Milk is a colloidal system in which:
74. Deepak said to Nitin, "That boy playing with the a) Water is dispersed in fat
football is the younger of the two brothers of the b) Fat is dispersed in water
daughter of my father's wife. "How is the boy c) Fat and water dispersed in each other
playing football related to Deepak? d) Fat is dissolved
a) Son
 MATHEMATICS
SOLUTION
PART A

1. 0.5 𝑋 0.05 𝑋 0.005 𝑥 + 90° + 𝑦° = 180° (Linear pair)

5 5 5
= × × 𝑦° = 1800 − 130°
10 10 1000
1 1 1 𝑦 = 50°
= × × 9. Area of 4 walls = 2(𝑙 + 𝑏) × ℎ
2 20 200
1
= = 2(4.5 + 4) × 3
8000
2 32 = 2(8.5) × 3
2. =
3
3
48
36
= 51 𝑚2
4
=
48
Area of Roof = 𝑙 × 𝑏 = 4.5 × 4
Two rational numbers between
32
and
36 = 18 𝑚2
33 11 34 17
48 48 Total Area = 51 + 8 𝑚2
Are 𝑖. 𝑒. 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖. 𝑒. = 69 𝑚2
48 16 48 24
3. Total cost of white-wash = 69 𝑥 11 = 𝑅𝑠 759
10. Area of Rectangle ABDE = 𝑙 × 𝑏 = 18 × 10 =
180 𝑐𝑚2
In sixth angle ∆𝐷𝐶𝐵
(𝐷𝐵)2 = (𝐷𝐶)2 + (𝐶𝐵)2
(𝐶𝐵)2 = (10)2 − (8)2 = 100 − 64
(𝐶𝐵)2 = 36
𝐶𝐵 = 6
1 1
Area of ∆DCB = 𝐵 × ℎ = × 6 × 8 = 24𝑐𝑚2
2 2
So, A = 8, B = 6, C = 4, D = 4, E = 5, F = 6, G = Area enclosed by pentagon ABCDE = 180 −
3, H = 6 24 = 156 𝑐𝑚2
4. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N 2 3 2 −6 2 2𝑚−1
11. ( ) × ( ) = ( )
234 234 2 3423 4 2 3 9 9 9
So, LINE is 4 + 4 + 3 + 3 = 14 When bases are same powers are equal
5. Let the be 𝑥 and 𝑥 + 1 3 − 6 = 2𝑚 − 1
(𝑥 + 1)2 − 𝑥 2 = 37 −3 = 2 𝑚 − 1
⟶ 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 1 − 𝑥 2 = 37 −2 = 2𝑚
⟶ 2𝑥 + 1 = 37 𝑚 = −1
⟶ 2𝑥 = 36 12. Prime factorization of 180 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5
⟶ 𝑥 = 18 80 does not have pair of 5.
So, the numbers are 18 and 19. Hence, multiply 180 by 5 to make it a perfect
6. Sum of the ages of 33 students = 33 × 13 = 429 square.
years. 13.
Let, the age of the student who leaves is 𝑥
years.
429−𝑥 15 207
= 12 =
32 16 16
⟶ 𝑥 = 15 Years
7.

14. Let the present age be 𝑥 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟

4[(𝑥 + 4) − (𝑥 − 3)] = 𝑥
4(𝑥 + 4 − 𝑥 + 3) = 𝑥
4(7) = 𝑥 = 28 years
Perimeter = (2𝑥 − 4) + (2𝑥 − 4) + 𝑥 = 5𝑥 − 8 = 57 15. 𝑧 + 30° = 180° (Linear pair)
⟶ 𝑥 = 13 𝑧 = 150°
So, the lengths are; 13, 22 and 22. 𝑥 + 90° = 180′ (Linear pair)
8. 850 + 2𝑥 + 15 = 180° (Linear pair) 𝑥 = 90°
2𝑥 = 180° − 100° 𝑦 = 30° + 90° (Ext Angle)
2𝑥 = 80° 𝑦 = 120°
𝑥 = 40° 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑧 = 90° + 120° + 150° = 360°
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16. Radius of one circle = ¼ of 14 cm= 𝑐𝑚 𝑥=8
2
22 49 77 Put 𝑥 = 8 in (i)
Area of one circle = 𝜋𝑟 2 = × = 𝑐𝑚2 𝑦 = 9 − 𝑥 = 9 − 8 = 1
7 4 2
77
Area of 4 circle = 4 × = 154𝑐𝑚2 Number = 10𝑥 + 𝑦
2
𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 176 = 10 × 8 + 1 = 80 + 1 = 81
17. Side of square = = = 44 𝑐𝑚
4 4 19. CP of 18 = SP of 16
Area = (𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒) = (44) = 1936 𝑐𝑚2
2 2 𝐶𝑃 16
=
Circumference of circle = 176 𝑆𝑃 18
176×7 𝐶𝑃 = 16, 𝑆𝑃 = 18
2𝜋𝑟 = 176; 𝑟 =
44 Profit = 2
𝑟 = 28 𝑐𝑚 𝑃 2
22 Profit% = × 100 = × 100 = 12.5%
Area = 𝜋𝑟 2 = × 28 × 28 = 2464𝑐𝑚2 𝐶𝑃 16
7 20. Let one part be 𝑥, other be (34 − 𝑥)
Circle will have more area. 4 2
𝑜𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑜𝑓 (34 − 𝑥)
18. Let the number be 10𝑥 + 𝑦; 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 9 ……. (i) 7
4𝑥 2
5
(10𝑥 + 𝑦) − 63 = (10𝑦 + 𝑥) = (34 − 𝑥)
7 5
10𝑥 + 𝑦 − 10𝑦 − 𝑥 = 63 20𝑥 = 14 (34 − 𝑥)
9𝑥 − 9𝑦 = 63 20𝑥 = 14 × 34 − 14𝑥
𝑥 − 𝑦 = 7 … . . (𝑖𝑖) 34𝑥 = 14 × 34
Add (i) and (ii) 𝑥=
14×34
= 14
𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 9 + 7 34

2𝑥 = 16 One part = 14, other = 20

PART B

21. 5𝑞 − [2𝑝 − 3𝑞 − 3{5𝑟 − 2(𝑝 − 2𝑞 + 3𝑟)}] 24. Volume of wall = 500 x 600 x 50 =
= 5𝑞 − [2𝑝 − 3𝑞 − 3{5𝑟 − 2𝑝 + 4𝑞 − 6𝑟}] 15000000𝑐𝑚2
= 5𝑞 − [2𝑝 − 3𝑞 − 3 {– 𝑟 − 2𝑝 + 4𝑞}] 1
Mixture = 15000000 ×
20
= 5𝑞 − [2𝑝 − 3𝑞 + 3𝑟 + 6𝑝 − 12𝑞]
= 750000
= 5𝑞 − [8𝑝 − 15𝑞 + 3𝑟]
Remaining volume of wall = 15000000 –
= 5𝑞 − 8𝑝 + 15𝑞 − 3𝑟
750000 = 14250000
= 20𝑞 − 8𝑝 − 3𝑟 𝑅𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑙
22. Steps 1- Draw AB = 6 cm Required Brick =
𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝐵𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘
2- Construct ∠𝐶𝐴𝐵 = 60° at A =
14250000
25×12.5×7
3- Construct ∠𝐶𝐵𝐴 = 45° at B
= 6080
4- Extend the arms of angles until they
25. A = 92610, P = 80000
intersect at 'C'
Time = 3 years
𝑅 𝑅
𝐴 = 𝑝 (1 + )
100
𝑅 3
92610 = 8000 (1 + )
100
92610 𝑅 3
= (1 + )
80000 100
21 3 𝑅 3
( ) = (1 + )
20 100
105 3 𝑅 3
( ) = (1 + )
100 100
AB = 6 cm 5 𝑅 3
∠𝐶𝐴𝐵 = 60° (1 + ) = (1 + )
100 100
∠𝐶𝐵𝐴 = 45° On comparing, R = 5%
AC = 4.3 cm 26. Let the number be 3𝑥, 5𝑥.
3𝑥+10 5
BC = 5.4 cm =
5𝑥+10 7
23. 9𝑥+2 = 240 + 9𝑥 7(3𝑥 + 10) = 5(5𝑥 + 10)
9𝑥+2 − 9𝑥 = 240 21𝑥 + 70 = 25𝑥 + 50
9𝑥 (92 − 1) = 240 21𝑥 − 25𝑥 = 50 – 70
9𝑥 (80) = 240 −4𝑥 = −20
240
9𝑥 = 𝑥=
−20
80
−4
9𝑥 = 3 𝑥=5
32𝑥 = 31 Numbers. 3𝑥 = 15, 5𝑥 = 25
1
2𝑥 = 1, 𝑥 = 27. Let the speed of boat in still water is 𝑥 km/hr.
2
1
1 2 1 Upstream speed = (𝑥 − 3)/ℎr
(8𝑥)2 = (8 × ) = 42 = 2 Downstream speed = (𝑥 + 3)/ℎr
2
 Distance = (𝑥 − 3) × 6 𝑘m 29. Let the distance be 𝑥 km.
𝑥
(𝑥 − 3) × 6 = (𝑥 + 3) × 5 (Same distance) Time when he is late = ℎ𝑟
24
6𝑥 − 18 = 5𝑥 + 15 125
New speed = 125% of 24 = × 24
6𝑥 − 5𝑥 = 15 + 18 100
𝑥 = 33 𝑘𝑚/ℎr = 30 𝑘𝑚/hr
𝑥
28. Let the CP of one be 𝑥 and other be (42500 – 𝑥) Time = ℎ𝑟
30
TV1 Equating time
CP = ₹ 𝑥 𝑥 5
− = +
𝑥 4

L = 10% 24
𝑥
60
𝑥
30
9
60
90 − =
SP = ×𝑥 24 30 60
100 9×120
TV2 5𝑥 − 4𝑥 =
60
CP = (42500 − 𝑥) 𝑥 = 18 𝑘m
Profit = 10% 30. External volume = 98 x 84 x 77 = 633864 𝑐𝑚2
SP =
110
(42500 − 𝑥) Internal volume = (98 – 4) (84 – 4) (77 – 4) = 94
100
x 80 x 73 = 548960 𝑐𝑚3
SP of both TVs are equal.
90𝑥 110 Volume of wood = Ext. volume – Internal
= (42500 − 𝑥) volume = 633864 – 548940
100 100
9𝑥 = 11 (42500 − 𝑥) = 84904 𝑐𝑚2
9𝑥 + 11𝑥 = 11 × 42500 Mass of wood = Volume x density = 73224 x 0.8
20𝑥 = 11 × 42500 = 84904 × 0.8
𝑥 = ₹ 23375 = 67923.2 g
CP of TV1 = ₹ 23375 = 67.92 kg
CP of TV2 = ₹ 19125

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 ENGLISH
1. a) Fear of going out
Interacting with people
b) It is mandatory to go out for work and be with
among other people which is not safe due to its
contagiousness.
c) Even though it is frightening, we have to
prepare ourselves for the worst by putting away
our fears.
d) Go to work but take all the necessary
precautions.
Build our immunity
e) i) days are numbered
ii) take the bull by its horn
iii) caught between the devil and the deep
blue sea
f) No it is not
Because can effect anybody irrespective of
caste, creed, gender, etc.
g) When faced with a difficulty don’t shy away.
Find ways to deal with the problems head on.
SECTION B: WRITING (50 MARKS)
3. Title: Education and Uniqueness
Education is a term that has been defined
and redefined by numerous personalities,
and its purpose is to teach us life lessons,
help us see the world from a different
perspective, and realize our abilities and
contributions to society. The most
significant objective of education is to bring
out the best in an individual and help them
become the best version of themselves.
However, the education we receive is of no
use if it fails to identify our uniqueness.
Everyone is unique, and this uniqueness
should be allowed to grow into something
desirable, which could help an individual
achieve their dreams. This growth of
uniqueness into something desirable is
called talent, and it can be achieved through
a good education that identifies and grooms
an individual's uniqueness. On the other
hand, if uniqueness is not allowed to grow,
it may turn into a liability. In conclusion,
education can identify uniqueness in an
individual and transform it into a talent.
4. a) The quote "Genius is the infinite capacity
for taking pains" means that those who
achieve greatness are often those who have
put in a lot of effort and hard work to get
2. a) Title should talk about the importance of
present and the need to be fearless.
For ex : ‘ Live in the moment without worrying
about tomorrow’, ‘Present is more important
than being afraid of the future’.
b) Admiration: Big bird (may also write
anthropomorphism)
c) Stay home, stay safe
Not face unnecessary dangers / take
unnecessary risks
Be successful in future
d) Fearless
Living in moment
Accepting the truths of life
e) Line means that even though parents are
angry with the rabbit, they still love him.
f) Fearless, living in the moment
Accepting the truths of life
Anthropomorphism = Animals given human
characteristics.
there. In other words, they have an
unyielding perseverance to keep working,
keep striving, and keep pushing themselves
until they reach their goals.
It is true that many geniuses in various
fields, such as science, art, and literature,
have often worked tirelessly to develop their
craft. They have taken the time to perfect
their skills, to learn from their mistakes, and
to make constant improvements. The
process of achieving greatness is not easy,
and it requires patience, dedication, and a
lot of hard work.
Furthermore, the quote also implies that
intelligence alone is not enough to achieve
greatness. It takes more than just being
smart; it takes a strong work ethic and the
willingness to put in the effort to succeed.
Those who are willing to put in the work,
who are not afraid of failure, and who have
the passion and drive to keep going will be
the ones who succeed.
In conclusion, the quote "Genius is the
infinite capacity for taking pains" highlights
the importance of hard work and dedication
in achieving greatness. Those who have a
strong work ethic and the perseverance to
keep going even when faced with obstacles
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 are the ones who will ultimately achieve their
goals and make a significant impact in their
fields
b) Technology is making us unsocial.
Technology has been a great boon for
society, providing numerous benefits and
conveniences that have made our lives easier
and more comfortable. However, it is also
true that technology is making us unsocial.
This is because technology has changed the
way we interact with each other, and it has
had a significant impact on our social lives.
The rise of social media and the use of
smartphones has led to people spending
more time on their screens than interacting
with others in person. This has led to a
decline in face-to-face conversations, with
many people preferring to communicate via
text or social media instead. This can lead to
feelings of loneliness and isolation, as people
are not getting the social interaction they
need to thrive.
Moreover, technology has also led to a
decrease in empathy and understanding.
With the anonymity of the internet, people
are more likely to say things they would not
say in person, leading to hurtful comments
and cyberbullying. Additionally, technology
has made it easier to stay in our own
bubbles and echo chambers, where we only
interact with those who share our beliefs and
values, leading to a lack of diversity in our
social circles and a lack of understanding of
those who are different from us.
However, it is important to note that
technology can also be used to connect
people in positive ways. Video calls and
messaging apps can help us stay in touch
with loved ones who are far away, and social
media can be a powerful tool for connecting
with like-minded individuals and
communities.
In conclusion, while technology has brought
many benefits to society, it is also true that
it is making us unsocial. We need to be
mindful of our use of technology and make a
conscious effort to prioritize face-to-face
interactions and build meaningful
relationships with those around us.
c) The saying "Invention is the mother of
necessity" suggests that the act of inventing
something creates a need for it. In other
words, when we create new inventions, we
often find new uses for them that we never
realized we needed before. This is a
testament to the power of human ingenuity
and innovation.
Throughout history, there have been
countless examples of inventions that have
created new needs or solved problems that
were previously thought unsolvable. For
instance, the invention of the automobile
created a need for paved roads and
highways, which led to a revolution in
transportation and commerce. Similarly, the
invention of the internet created a need for
new forms of communication, such as email
and instant messaging, which have
transformed the way we interact with each
other.
It is also true that many inventions were
created to meet existing needs. For example,
the development of the light bulb was
motivated by the need for better lighting, and
the invention of the telephone was motivated
by the need for improved communication.
However, it is important to note that these
inventions also created new needs and
opened up new possibilities that were
previously unthinkable.
In conclusion, the saying "Invention is the
mother of necessity" speaks to the idea that
innovation and creativity are powerful forces
that can shape our world in unexpected
ways. By pushing the boundaries of what is
possible, inventors and innovators create
new needs and solve problems that we never
knew existed, making our lives easier and
more fulfilling.
5. Title: A Series of Unfortunate Events
John was eagerly waiting for his job
interview in Mumbai. He boarded the train
on time but unfortunately, it got stuck in
traffic for hours, delaying his arrival at the
railway station. In a hurry, he boarded the
wrong train, realizing his mistake after some
time. When he reached Mumbai, he realized
he had lost his wallet, which had all his
important documents.
John was worried and confused about what
to do next. He decided to contact the train
authorities and informed them about his
situation. The authorities were kind enough
to help him and arranged for his travel back
to his hometown.
16

The journey back home was a nightmare for
John. He was tired and frustrated with the
turn of events. But somehow, he managed to
reach his home safely. The incident left a
deep impact on him, and he realized that he
needed to be more careful in the future.
From that day on, John promised himself to
be more cautious and better prepared for
such situations. He learned that life can be
unpredictable, but one should always be
ready for the worst.
6. Dear [Friend’s Name],
I hope this letter finds you in good health
and high spirits. It has been a month since
you left, and a lot has happened in the
meantime. I wanted to share with you an
important event that took place in our school
last week.
The school organized its annual function,
which was a grand affair. There were various
performances by the students, ranging from
music to dance, and drama to poetry
recitation. I was also a part of the event and
performed a dance number, which received
a lot of appreciation from the audience.
However, I missed you a lot during the event.
Your absence was felt by all of us, and we
wished you were here with us to witness the
event. We all remembered the good times we
had together during the previous functions,
and your absence made us realize how much
we valued your presence.
You are an integral part of our group, and we
all missed your participation and support
SECTION C: GRAMMAR (50 MARKS)
8. a) Claustrophobia
b) Encyclopedia
c) Pandemic
d) Sworn
e) Utopia
9. a) i) The
ii) The
iii) Q
iv) An
v) Q
vi) A
viii) The
10. a) (i) declining
during the event. Your enthusiasm and
energy were always contagious, and we all
hope to have you back soon.
I hope this letter finds you well, and you
return soon. We have a lot to catch up on,
and I cannot wait to share with you all the
details of the event.
Take care and come back soon.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
7. I am in agreement that social media causes
more harm than good. While it has
revolutionized the way we communicate, it
has also led to several negative impacts.
Social media platforms have been linked to
cyberbullying, addiction, and mental health
issues. The constant pressure to maintain
an online persona has led to anxiety and
depression among individuals.
Moreover, social media platforms have led to
the spread of misinformation and fake news,
which has resulted in several conflicts and
even violence. The polarization of beliefs and
opinions has also resulted in echo
chambers, where individuals are only
exposed to similar opinions, leading to
further division.
In conclusion, social media has its merits,
but its negative effects cannot be ignored. It
is imperative to recognize its harmful
impacts and work towards addressing them
to make it a more positive and inclusive
platform.
b) (i) a
(ii) a
(iii) the
(iv) Q
(v) the
(vi) the
(vii) the
(viii) Q
(ix) the
c) (i) Q
(i) Q
(iii) A
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 b) (iii) intense dislike f) Didn’t I tell you to work hard?
c) (iv) resemble g) She spoke in a gentle manner to explain her
d) (ii) in a state of excitement point of view.
e) (iii) overtaxing his energy h) He forced his way through the crowd.
11. a) (i) banking on i) He did not fail in anything he attempted.
b) (iii) bear out j) Taking off his clothes, he plunged into the
c) (ii) call upon river.
d) (i) break up 13. a) (ii) reticent
e) (iv) taken aback b) (iii) devalue
f) (ii) asking for c) (i) deviate
12. a) She asked whether she needed to write a d) (ii) admiration
letter. e) (ii) collude
b) Raj is better than most other boys in the f) (ii) preposterous
class. g) (iv) aware
c) That he is a rich man is known by 14. a) (iv) with
everyone. b) (ii) to
It is known to everyone that he is a rich c) (iv) no preposition needed
man. d) (ii) with
d) This news can never be true. e) (i) in
e) To eat a lot makes one fat. f) (ii) on
g) (ii) into, Through

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1. b) 24 January 51. d) Nanabhoy Palkhivala

2. c) Cycling 52. c) Guide
3. d) None of these (India has 28 states and 8 53. b) Savanna
Union Territories) 54. b) West Bengal
4. d) Bijapur, Karnataka 55. c) Mustard
5. c) Jair Messias Bolsonaro 56. c) Chlorine
6. d) Arunachal 57. a) Films
7. c) Navroj 58. a) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
8. d) Badminton 59. b) DR. CV Raman
9. d) Anthos 60. a) Cairo
10. c) Chlorophyll 61. a) Milk
11. b) Understanding the genetic code 62. c) Uttarakhand
12. d) Muscle tear 63. d) Glass (It is a denser medium)
13. d) Joey 64. d) Not be heard
14. d) Padma Vibhushan 65. a) Live wire of the main circuit
15. c) Bio Gas 66. a) Yeast
16. b) Temperature difference at different levels in 67. b) Right to Education
the ocean 68. b) A very low pressure centre
17. a) Hieun Tsang 69. d) Titanium
18. b) Finance Minister 70. d) Andhra Pradesh
19. c) Japan 71. b) Hyper Link
20. a) Sumerian 72. a) Franklin D Roosevelt
21. d) Robert Peary 73. a) 32 m South
22. a) Babur and Ibrahim Lodi 74. b) brother
23. a) Cochin (Kochi) 75. b) Fat is dispersed in wat
24. b) Ramananda
25. b) Lord Wellesley
26. a) Pakistan
27. c) Karnataka
28. c) MANI
29. a) Chaudhary Charan Singh
30. a) Maharashtra
31. a) Atal Bhujal Yojana
32. a) Shashi Tharoor
33. a) Bibha Chowdhuri
34. d) Toni – Ann Singh of Jamaica
35. a) Madhya Pradesh
36. a) Boxing
37. c) October 4
38. d) Unified Payments Interface
39. a) Viruses
40. d) Silver Iodide
41. a) Gully boy
42. b) Joshna Chinappa
43. d) UV Rays (Ultraviolet Radiation)
44. a) Gen K M Cariappa
45. b) Bahadur Shah Zafar
46. c) Chittaranjan Das
47. b) Italy
48. c) 30 years
49. a) Dhanbad
50. d) Thiruvananthapuram

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