BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 — Previous Year Paper
All 150 questions of BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 — Previous Year Paper with the correct answer from the official answer key and a solution, in English and Hindi. Read them free on UTpaper, or attempt the paper as a timed online test.
Q1BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
Directions (Q. Nos. 1 and 2) : Fill in the blanks with suitable articles like ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’ :
In this school, all _____ students are given free education.
Aan
Ba
Cthe
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) the
Explanation
'All the students' refers to the specific students of this school, so the definite article 'the' is used.
Q2BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
Directions (Q. Nos. 1 and 2) : Fill in the blanks with suitable articles like ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’ :
I have a friend in Mumbai who is _____ actress.
Aa
Ban
Cthe
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) an
Explanation
'Actress' begins with a vowel sound and is mentioned for the first time, so the indefinite article 'an' is used.
Q3BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
Which of the following is not a river?
ABay of Bengal
BGodavari
CGanga
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) Bay of Bengal
Explanation
Godavari and Ganga are rivers, while the Bay of Bengal is a part of the sea, so it is the one that is not a river.
Q4BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
Which of the following is not a part of drawing room?
AWashing machine
BChimney
CSofa set
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
A sofa set belongs in a drawing room, but a washing machine and a chimney do not, so more than one option is correct.
Q5BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
Today is Sunday. The day before yesterday was
ATuesday
BFriday
CThursday
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Friday
Explanation
Yesterday was Saturday, so the day before yesterday was Friday.
Q6BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
November comes after the month of
ASeptember
BDecember
CJanuary
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
November comes after October, which is not among options A-C, so the answer is None of the above.
Q7BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
Husband’s brother is
Acousin
Bson
Cbrother-in-law
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) brother-in-law
Explanation
A husband's brother is the wife's brother-in-law (devar/jeth).
Q8BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
Mother’s parents are
Ason-in-laws
Bmaternal grandparents
Cpaternal grandparents
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) maternal grandparents
Explanation
The parents of one's mother are called the maternal grandparents.
Q9BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा ‘प्रत्यय-रहित’ शब्द है?
Aझुकाव
Bभावविह्वल
Cउल्लेखनीय
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B) भावविह्वल
Explanation
'झुकाव' में 'आव' और 'उल्लेखनीय' में 'नीय' प्रत्यय लगा है, जबकि 'भावविह्वल' (भाव + विह्वल) में कोई प्रत्यय नहीं है।
Q10BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
भाषा की उपयुक्त परिभाषा है
Aविचार या भाव प्रकट करने वाला सार्थक ध्वनिसमूह भाषा कहलाता है
Bविचार या भाव को लिपि-चिह्नों में प्रकट करने को भाषा कहते हैं
Cविचार या भाव प्रकट करने का साधन भाषा है
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (C) विचार या भाव प्रकट करने का साधन भाषा है
Explanation
आधिकारिक कुंजी के अनुसार विकल्प (C) सही है: भाषा विचार या भाव प्रकट करने का साधन है।
Q11BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
स्वर के कितने प्रकार हैं?
Aदो
Bतीन
Cचार
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A) दो
Explanation
Note: the official key gives (A) 'दो'; आधिकारिक कुंजी ह्रस्व और दीर्घ को स्वर के दो प्रकार मानती है (पाठ्यपुस्तकों में प्लुत जोड़कर तीन भी गिने जाते हैं)।
Q12BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
ह्रस्व स्वर कौन-सा है?
Aअ
Bआ
Cई
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A) अ
Explanation
'अ' एक मात्रा के समय में बोला जाता है, इसलिए यह ह्रस्व स्वर है; 'आ' और 'ई' दीर्घ स्वर हैं।
Q13BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
उच्चारण के आधार पर व्यंजनों का वर्गीकरण कितने भागों में किया जा सकता है?
Aछः
Bसात
Cआठ
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (C) आठ
Explanation
उच्चारण-स्थान के आधार पर (कंठ्य, तालव्य, मूर्धन्य, दंत्य, ओष्ठ्य आदि) व्यंजनों के आठ भाग माने गए हैं; कुंजी (C) है।
Q14BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
‘अल्पप्राण’ ध्वनि कौन-सी है?
Aख
Bच
Cछ
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B) च
Explanation
जिन व्यंजनों में हवा का बल कम लगता है वे अल्पप्राण हैं। 'च' अल्पप्राण है, 'ख' और 'छ' महाप्राण हैं।
Q15BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
‘घोष’ ध्वनि कौन-सी है?
Aग
Bज
Cध
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (D) उपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Explanation
ग, ज और ध तीनों घोष (सघोष) ध्वनियाँ हैं, इसलिए एक से अधिक विकल्प सही हैं।
Q16BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
स्पर्शी व्यंजन है
Aप
Bफ
Cम
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (D) उपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Explanation
प, फ और म तीनों 'प' वर्ग के स्पर्श व्यंजन हैं, इसलिए एक से अधिक विकल्प सही हैं।
Q17BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
‘अग्नि’ शब्द का विशेषण है
Aआगृही
Bआग्नेय
Cआग्निक
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B) आग्नेय
Explanation
'अग्नि' से बना विशेषण 'आग्नेय' है।
Q18BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
प्रकंपी व्यंजन है
Aश
Bस
Cर
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (C) र
Explanation
जिस व्यंजन के उच्चारण में जीभ काँपती है वह प्रकंपी कहलाता है; 'र' प्रकंपी व्यंजन है।
Q19BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
अर्ध स्वर है
Aय
Bव
Cड़
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (D) उपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Explanation
'य' और 'व' दोनों अर्धस्वर हैं, इसलिए एक से अधिक विकल्प सही हैं।
Q20BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
चवर्ग का व्यंजन है
Aछ्
Bज्
Cझ्
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (D) उपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Explanation
चवर्ग (च, छ, ज, झ, ञ) में छ्, ज् और झ् तीनों आते हैं, इसलिए एक से अधिक विकल्प सही हैं।
Q21BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
(क) केकी, (ख) विहंग, (ग) खग, (घ) पिक विकल्पों में से कौन-सा युग्म ‘पक्षी’ के पर्याय का है?
A(क) और (ख)
B(ख) और (ग)
C(ग) और (घ)
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B) (ख) और (ग)
Explanation
विहंग और खग 'पक्षी' के पर्याय हैं; केकी का अर्थ मोर और पिक का अर्थ कोयल है।
Q22BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
विलोम शब्द का कौन-सा युग्म सही है?
Aकापुरुष–कायर
Bकुत्सा–निंदा
Cसकल–विकल
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (D) उपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Explanation
Note: the official key gives (D); 'कापुरुष–कायर' और 'कुत्सा–निंदा' समानार्थी युग्म हैं, इसलिए कुंजी विवादास्पद है।
Q23BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा वाक्य अशुद्ध है?
Aयह कहना आपकी गलती है।
Bचरखा चलाना चाहिए।
Cमुझसे यह काम संभव नहीं।
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (E) उपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
Explanation
तीनों वाक्य शुद्ध हैं, इसलिए कोई भी अशुद्ध नहीं है और उत्तर 'उपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं' है।
Q24BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
रचना के आधार पर कौन-सा विकल्प वाक्य का भेद नहीं है?
Aउपवाक्य
Bसरल वाक्य
Cसंयुक्त वाक्य
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A) उपवाक्य
Explanation
रचना के आधार पर वाक्य के भेद सरल, संयुक्त और मिश्र हैं; 'उपवाक्य' वाक्य का भेद नहीं, वाक्य का अंश है।
Q25BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
जिन शब्दों से न्यूनता, लघुता, हीनता या तुच्छता का बोध हो, उसे क्या कहते हैं?
Aऊनार्थक शब्द
Bएकार्थी शब्द
Cअनेकार्थी शब्द
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A) ऊनार्थक शब्द
Explanation
न्यूनता या लघुता का बोध कराने वाले शब्द ऊनार्थक शब्द कहलाते हैं।
Q26BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
‘जिसे बुलाया न गया हो’ वाक्यांश के लिए प्रयुक्त एक शब्द क्या होगा?
Aअनासक्त
Bअदेय
Cअनाहूत
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (C) अनाहूत
Explanation
बिना बुलाए आने वाले के लिए एक शब्द 'अनाहूत' है।
Q27BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
संज्ञा की माप-तौल का बोध कराने वाले विशेषण कहलाते हैं
Aसंख्यावाचक
Bपरिमाणवाचक
Cसार्वनामिक
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B) परिमाणवाचक
Explanation
माप-तौल (मात्रा) बताने वाले विशेषण परिमाणवाचक विशेषण कहलाते हैं।
Q28BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
रचना के आधार पर ‘जल’ शब्द किस कोटि का है?
Aरूढ़ शब्द
Bयौगिक शब्द
Cयोगरूढ़ शब्द
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A) रूढ़ शब्द
Explanation
'जल' के खंड करने पर कोई सार्थक अंश नहीं मिलता, इसलिए यह रूढ़ शब्द है।
Q29BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा मात्रिक छन्द है?
Aदोहा
Bसोरठा
Cइंद्रवज्रा
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (D) उपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Explanation
दोहा और सोरठा दोनों मात्रिक छंद हैं (इंद्रवज्रा वर्णिक है), इसलिए एक से अधिक विकल्प सही हैं।
Q30BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · Language
“उदित उदयगिरि मंच पर रघुवर बाल पतंग।
बिकसे संत सरोज सब हरषे लोचन भृंग॥”
उपर्युक्त दोहे में कौन-सा अलंकार है?
Aरूपक
Bउपमा
Cउत्प्रेक्षा
Dउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Eउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A) रूपक
Explanation
इसमें राम को बाल सूर्य, मंच को उदयगिरि और संतों को कमल कहकर अभेद बताया गया है, इसलिए रूपक अलंकार है।
General Studies 40 questions
Q31BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
The cost of 5 bats and 18 balls is ₹6,500 and the cost of 2 bats and 20 balls is ₹4,200. What are the costs of one bat and one ball respectively?5 बल्लों और 18 गेंदों की कीमत ₹6,500 है तथा 2 बल्लों और 20 गेंदों की कीमत ₹4,200 है। एक बल्ला और एक गेंद की कीमतें हैं, क्रमशः
A₹850, ₹125₹850, ₹125
B₹630, ₹115₹630, ₹115
C₹780, ₹150₹780, ₹150
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A)₹850, ₹125₹850, ₹125
Explanation
From 2b + 20g = 4200, b = 2100 - 10g. Then 5(2100 - 10g) + 18g = 6500 gives 32g = 4000, so g = 125 and b = 850.2b + 20g = 4200 से b = 2100 − 10g। इसे 5b + 18g = 6500 में रखने पर 32g = 4000, अतः g = 125 और b = 850।
Q32BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
A shopkeeper purchases an item at ₹615 and sells it at ₹820. What is his percentage profit?एक दुकानदार किसी वस्तु को ₹615 में खरीदता है और उसे ₹820 में बेच देता है। उसका प्रतिशत मुनाफ़ा कितना है?
A25%25%
B33·33%33·33%
C35·50%35·50%
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Q33BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
A hacker finds that the ATM PIN of a person has first two digits ranging from 3 to 8, and the fourth digit is either 0 or 9. How many attempts must the hacker try in order to decode the PIN?एक हैकर पता लगाता है कि एक व्यक्ति के ATM PIN के पहले दो अंक 3 से 8 तक की संख्याओं में से हैं, और चौथा अंक 0 या 9 है। उस हैकर को PIN का पता करने के लिए कितने प्रयास करने पड़ेंगे?
A4848
B2424
C720720
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (C)720720
Explanation
First two digits: 6 choices each (3 to 8), third digit: 10 choices, fourth: 2 choices, so 6 × 6 × 10 × 2 = 720 attempts.पहले दो अंकों के 6-6 विकल्प (3 से 8), तीसरे अंक के 10 और चौथे के 2 विकल्प हैं, अतः 6 × 6 × 10 × 2 = 720 प्रयास।
Q34BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 8 cm and 9 cm, and its area is 12√5 cm². What is the length of the third side?एक त्रिभुज की दो भुजाओं की लंबाइयाँ 8 से॰ मी॰ और 9 से॰ मी॰ हैं तथा इसका क्षेत्रफल 12√5 वर्ग से॰ मी॰ है। इसकी तीसरी भुजा की लंबाई क्या है?
A5 cm5 से॰ मी॰
B9 cm9 से॰ मी॰
C7 cm7 से॰ मी॰
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Correct answer: (C)7 cm7 से॰ मी॰
Explanation
Area = ½·8·9·sin θ = 12√5 gives sin θ = √5/3, so cos θ = ±2/3. The third side c² = 64 + 81 - 144cos θ = 49 (for cos θ = 2/3), so c = 7 cm.क्षेत्रफल = ½·8·9·sin θ = 12√5 से sin θ = √5/3, अतः cos θ = 2/3। तीसरी भुजा c² = 64 + 81 − 144 × 2/3 = 49, इसलिए c = 7 से॰ मी॰।
Q35BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
There are 50 numbers. Each number is subtracted from 53, and the mean of the numbers so obtained is found to be –3·5. The mean of the given numbers is50 संख्याएँ दी हुई हैं। प्रत्येक संख्या को 53 से घटाया गया है और इस तरह प्राप्त संख्याओं का माध्य –3·5 है। दी गई संख्याओं का माध्य है
A56·556·5
B53·553·5
C49·549·5
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Correct answer: (A)56·556·5
Explanation
The mean of (53 - x) is 53 - (mean of x) = -3·5, so the mean of the given numbers is 53 + 3·5 = 56·5.(53 − x) का माध्य = 53 − (x का माध्य) = −3·5, अतः दी गई संख्याओं का माध्य = 53 + 3·5 = 56·5।
Q36BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
The ratio of the ages of two brothers is 4 : 3. If the elder brother is 6 years older than the younger one, then their ages (in years) areदो भाइयों की उम्रों का अनुपात 4 : 3 है। यदि बड़ा भाई, छोटे भाई से 6 वर्ष बड़ा है, तो दोनों भाइयों की उम्र (वर्ष में) हैं
A24, 1824, 18
B36, 3036, 30
C15, 915, 9
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Correct answer: (A)24, 1824, 18
Explanation
Let the ages be 4k and 3k. Then 4k - 3k = 6, so k = 6 and the ages are 24 and 18.उम्र 4k और 3k मानें। 4k − 3k = 6, अतः k = 6 और उम्र 24 तथा 18 वर्ष हैं।
Q37BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
The value of
(1 – 1/2)(1 – 1/3)(1 – 1/4) … (1 – 1/n)
is(1 – 1/2)(1 – 1/3)(1 – 1/4) … (1 – 1/n)
का मान है
A(n – 1)/n(n – 1)/n
B1/n1/n
C1/(n + 1)1/(n + 1)
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Correct answer: (B)1/n1/n
Explanation
The product is (1/2)(2/3)(3/4)…((n-1)/n); every numerator cancels the previous denominator, leaving 1/n.गुणनफल (1/2)(2/3)(3/4)…((n−1)/n) है; प्रत्येक अंश पिछले हर को काट देता है, इसलिए शेष 1/n रहता है।
Q38BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
The quadratic equation with roots –1 and 4 isमूलों –1 और 4 वाला द्विघात समीकरण है
Ax² – 3x – 4 = 0x² – 3x – 4 = 0
Bx² + 3x + 3 = 0x² + 3x + 3 = 0
Cx² – 4x + 1 = 0x² – 4x + 1 = 0
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Correct answer: (A)x² – 3x – 4 = 0x² – 3x – 4 = 0
Explanation
Sum of roots = 3 and product = -4, so the equation is x² - 3x - 4 = 0.मूलों का योग 3 और गुणनफल −4 है, अतः समीकरण x² − 3x − 4 = 0 है।
Q39BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
The Sun observation point of Aditya-L1 satellite isआदित्य-L1 उपग्रह का सूर्य अवलोकन बिन्दु है
AL1L1
BL2L2
CL3L3
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Correct answer: (A)L1L1
Explanation
Aditya-L1 is placed in a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange point L1, from where it observes the Sun continuously.आदित्य-L1 को सूर्य-पृथ्वी के लैग्रेंज बिन्दु L1 के चारों ओर हेलो कक्षा में रखा गया है, जहाँ से वह सूर्य का लगातार अवलोकन करता है।
Q40BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Ginger is an underground stem and not a root becauseअदरक एक भूमिगत तना है एवं जड़ नहीं है, क्योंकि
Ait stores food materialयह खाद्य-सामग्री का भण्डारण करता है
Bit has nodes and inter-nodesइसमें गाँठ एवं पर्व होते हैं
Cit lacks chlorophyllइसमें क्लोरोफिल की कमी होती है
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Correct answer: (B)it has nodes and inter-nodesइसमें गाँठ एवं पर्व होते हैं
Explanation
Nodes and internodes are characteristic of stems and are absent in roots; ginger has them, so it is a stem.गाँठ (पर्व-संधि) और पर्व तने की विशेषता है, जड़ में नहीं होते; अदरक में ये होते हैं, इसलिए वह तना है।
Q41BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
The focal length of a convex lens is f_L = 10 cm. On immersing in water, it will act as aएक उत्तल लेंस की फोकस दूरी f_L = 10 से॰ मी॰ है। पानी में इसे डुबोने पर यह कार्य करेगा
Aconvex lens of f_L = 10 cmf_L = 10 से॰ मी॰ के एक उत्तल लेंस की तरह
Bconcave lens of f_L = 10 cmf_L = 10 से॰ मी॰ के एक अवतल लेंस की तरह
Cconvex lens of f_L > 10 cmf_L > 10 से॰ मी॰ के एक उत्तल लेंस की तरह
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (C)convex lens of f_L > 10 cmf_L > 10 से॰ मी॰ के एक उत्तल लेंस की तरह
Explanation
In water the relative refractive index of the glass falls, so the lens bends light less; it remains convex but its focal length becomes greater than 10 cm.पानी में काँच का सापेक्ष अपवर्तनांक घट जाता है, इसलिए लेंस प्रकाश को कम मोड़ता है; वह उत्तल ही रहता है पर उसकी फोकस दूरी 10 से॰ मी॰ से अधिक हो जाती है।
Q42BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Though water is transparent to visible light, it is not possible to see distant objects in fog which consists of fine drops of water. This is so becauseहालाँकि दृश्य प्रकाश में जल पारदर्शक होता है, दूरस्थ वस्तुओं को जल की महीन बूँदों से निर्मित कोहरे में नहीं देखा जा सकता। यह इसलिए होता है, क्योंकि
Afine drops of water are opaque to visible lightदृश्य प्रकाश में जल की महीन बूँदें अपारदर्शी होती हैं
Bmost of the light is scattered to create apparent opacityअधिकतर प्रकाश बिखरकर आभासी अस्पष्टता निर्मित करता है
Clight rays suffer total internal reflection and so unable to reach observer’s eyesप्रकाश किरणों का पूर्ण आंतरिक परावर्तन होने से वे प्रेक्षक की आँखों तक नहीं पहुँच पाती हैं
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Correct answer: (B)most of the light is scattered to create apparent opacityअधिकतर प्रकाश बिखरकर आभासी अस्पष्टता निर्मित करता है
Explanation
Fog droplets are transparent, but they scatter most of the light in all directions, so light from distant objects does not reach the eye and the fog looks opaque.कोहरे की बूँदें पारदर्शी होती हैं, पर वे अधिकतर प्रकाश को सभी दिशाओं में बिखेर देती हैं, इसलिए दूर की वस्तुओं का प्रकाश आँख तक नहीं पहुँचता और कोहरा अपारदर्शी-सा लगता है।
Q43BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Monochromatic light enters from one medium to the other. Which one of the following properties does not change?एकवर्णी प्रकाश एक माध्यम से दूसरे माध्यम में प्रवेश करता है। निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा गुण नहीं बदलता है?
AFrequencyआवृत्ति
BAmplitudeआयाम
CVelocityवेग
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Correct answer: (A)Frequencyआवृत्ति
Explanation
The frequency of light is fixed by its source and stays the same across media, whereas velocity (and wavelength) change.प्रकाश की आवृत्ति स्रोत से तय होती है और माध्यम बदलने पर नहीं बदलती, जबकि वेग (और तरंगदैर्घ्य) बदल जाते हैं।
Q44BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
The speed of an electron in the orbit of the hydrogen atom in the ground state isनिम्नतम अवस्था में हाइड्रोजन परमाणु की कक्षा में एक इलेक्ट्रॉन की चाल होती है
Acc
Bc/2c/2
Cc/137c/137
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Correct answer: (C)c/137c/137
Explanation
In Bohr's model the electron speed in the first orbit is αc, where the fine-structure constant α ≈ 1/137, i.e. c/137.बोर मॉडल में पहली कक्षा में इलेक्ट्रॉन की चाल αc होती है, जहाँ सूक्ष्म-संरचना नियतांक α ≈ 1/137 है, अर्थात् c/137।
Q45BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
A blackbody radiates energy at the rate of E watt per metre² at a high temperature T K. When the temperature is reduced to T/3 K, the radiant energy (in watt per metre²) will beएक कृष्णिका एक उच्च तापक्रम T K पर E वाट प्रति वर्ग मीटर की दर से ऊर्जा का विकिरण करती है। जब T/3 K तापक्रम कर दिया जाए, तो विकिरित ऊर्जा (वाट प्रति वर्ग मीटर में) होगी
AE/16E/16
BE/27E/27
CE/81E/81
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Correct answer: (C)E/81E/81
Explanation
By Stefan's law, radiated energy is proportional to T⁴, so at T/3 it becomes E/3⁴ = E/81.स्टीफन के नियम से विकिरित ऊर्जा T⁴ के समानुपाती होती है, अतः T/3 पर वह E/3⁴ = E/81 हो जाती है।
Q46BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
The acid which can destroy the colour of acidic KMnO₄ isअम्ल, जो अम्लीय KMnO₄ का रंग नष्ट कर सकता है, है
ACH₃COOHCH₃COOH
BC₆H₈O₇C₆H₈O₇
CCH₃CH₂COOHCH₃CH₂COOH
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Correct answer: (B)C₆H₈O₇C₆H₈O₇
Explanation
Citric acid (C₆H₈O₇) can be oxidised by acidic KMnO₄, which decolourises the purple permanganate; acetic and propanoic acids are not oxidised under these conditions.सिट्रिक अम्ल (C₆H₈O₇) का अम्लीय KMnO₄ द्वारा ऑक्सीकरण हो जाता है और बैंगनी रंग नष्ट हो जाता है; ऐसीटिक और प्रोपेनोइक अम्ल इन स्थितियों में ऑक्सीकृत नहीं होते।
Q47BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Who was the writer of ‘Banglar Mati, Banglar Jal’, which was originally a protest song against the Partition of Bengal in 1905 by Lord Curzon, and for which the West Bengal Assembly passed a resolution as the new State Anthem recently?‘बांग्लार माटी, बांग्लार जल’ के लेखक कौन थे, जो मूल रूप से 1905 में लॉर्ड कर्जन द्वारा बंगाल के विभाजन के खिलाफ एक विरोध-गीत था, और जिसके लिए पश्चिम बंगाल विधान सभा ने हाल ही में नए राज्य गान के रूप में एक प्रस्ताव पारित किया है?
AKazi Nazrul Islamकाजी नजरूल इस्लाम
BRabindranath Tagoreरवीन्द्रनाथ टैगोर
CSukanta Bhattacharyaसुकांत भट्टाचार्य
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
‘Banglar Mati, Banglar Jal’ was written by Rabindranath Tagore in 1905 as a protest against the Partition of Bengal.‘बांग्लार माटी, बांग्लार जल’ रवीन्द्रनाथ टैगोर ने 1905 में बंगाल विभाजन के विरोध में लिखा था।
Q48BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Who is the architect of the new Parliament of India building inaugurated recently?हाल ही में उद्घाटित किए गए भारत के नए संसद भवन के वास्तुकार कौन हैं?
ABimal Patelबिमल पटेल
BRahul Mehrotraराहुल मेहरोत्रा
CYogesh Kapoorयोगेश कपूर
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Correct answer: (A)Bimal Patelबिमल पटेल
Explanation
The new Parliament building (inaugurated May 2023) was designed by Bimal Patel of HCP Design.नए संसद भवन (मई 2023 में उद्घाटित) का डिज़ाइन HCP डिज़ाइन के बिमल पटेल ने तैयार किया।
Q49BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Which one of the following Indian films was screened at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May 2023?76वें कान्स फिल्म महोत्सव, मई 2023 में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी भारतीय फिल्म प्रदर्शित की गई?
AAnurag Kashyap’s Kennedyअनुराग कश्यप की केनेडी
BKanu Behl’s Agraकनु बहल की आगरा
CNeeraj Pandey’s Khakeeनीरज पांडे की खाकी
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Explanation
Anurag Kashyap's 'Kennedy' had its midnight screening at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May 2023.अनुराग कश्यप की ‘केनेडी’ का प्रदर्शन मई 2023 में 76वें कान्स फिल्म महोत्सव में हुआ।
Q50BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Azali Assoumani, who attended the G20 Summit in New Delhi as the current Chairperson of the African Union which has become the newest member of G20, is the President of which country in the African Union?अज़ाली असौमानी, जिन्होंने अफ्रीकी संघ के वर्तमान अध्यक्ष के रूप में नई दिल्ली में G20 शिखर सम्मेलन में भाग लिया, जो G20 का सबसे नया सदस्य बन गया है, वे अफ्रीकी संघ के किस देश के राष्ट्रपति हैं?
ARepublic of the Congoकांगो गणराज्य
BGabonगैबन
CComorosकोमोरोस
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Correct answer: (C)Comorosकोमोरोस
Explanation
Azali Assoumani is the President of Comoros and was the African Union chair in 2023.अज़ाली असौमानी कोमोरोस के राष्ट्रपति हैं और 2023 में अफ्रीकी संघ के अध्यक्ष थे।
Q51BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
When is the ‘Human Rights Day’ celebrated annually?‘मानव अधिकार दिवस’ प्रतिवर्ष कब मनाया जाता है?
A10th November10 नवम्बर
B10th December10 दिसम्बर
C24th October24 अक्तूबर
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Correct answer: (B)10th December10 दिसम्बर
Explanation
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December, the day the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.मानव अधिकार दिवस प्रतिवर्ष 10 दिसम्बर को मनाया जाता है, क्योंकि 1948 में इसी दिन संयुक्त राष्ट्र महासभा ने मानव अधिकारों की सार्वभौमिक घोषणा अपनाई थी।
Q52BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Who was the founder of ‘Indian National Army (INA)’?‘भारतीय राष्ट्रीय सेना (आइ॰ एन॰ ए॰)’ के संस्थापक कौन थे?
ASubhash Chandra Boseसुभाष चन्द्र बोस
BMohan Singhमोहन सिंह
CLala Lajpat Raiलाला लाजपत राय
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (B)Mohan Singhमोहन सिंह
Explanation
The first Indian National Army was founded in 1942 by Mohan Singh with Japanese help; Subhash Chandra Bose took over and revived it in 1943.पहली भारतीय राष्ट्रीय सेना की स्थापना 1942 में मोहन सिंह ने जापान की सहायता से की थी; सुभाष चन्द्र बोस ने 1943 में इसे पुनर्गठित किया।
Q53BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
‘Tana Bhagat Movement’ was related to‘ताना भगत आन्दोलन’ सम्बन्धित है
ADalit Movementदलित आन्दोलन से
BTribal Movementआदिवासी आन्दोलन से
CPeasant Movementकिसान आन्दोलन से
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (B)Tribal Movementआदिवासी आन्दोलन से
Explanation
The Tana Bhagat movement (from 1914, Chotanagpur) was led by the Oraon tribals, so it was a tribal movement.ताना भगत आन्दोलन (1914 से, छोटानागपुर) उराँव आदिवासियों ने चलाया था, इसलिए यह आदिवासी आन्दोलन था।
Q54BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
In which State is ‘Raksha Bandhan’ celebrated as ‘Tree Safety Day’?किस राज्य में, ‘रक्षाबन्धन’ को ‘वृक्ष सुरक्षा दिवस’ के रूप में मनाया जाता है?
AMadhya Pradeshमध्य प्रदेश
BUttar Pradeshउत्तर प्रदेश
CBiharबिहार
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (C)Biharबिहार
Explanation
Official key: (C) Bihar, where Raksha Bandhan is observed as a day for protecting trees by tying rakhis on them.आधिकारिक कुंजी के अनुसार (C) बिहार; वहाँ रक्षाबन्धन पर पेड़ों को राखी बाँधकर ‘वृक्ष सुरक्षा दिवस’ मनाया जाता है।
Q55BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
In which of the following states is black soil found?निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य में काली मिट्टी पाई जाती है?
AKarnatakaकर्नाटक
BGujaratगुजरात
CUttarakhandउत्तराखण्ड
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (D)More than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Explanation
Black (regur) soil occurs in the Deccan lava region, including both Karnataka and Gujarat, so more than one option is correct.काली (रेगुर) मिट्टी दक्कन के लावा क्षेत्र में मिलती है, जिसमें कर्नाटक और गुजरात दोनों आते हैं, इसलिए एक से अधिक विकल्प सही हैं।
Q56BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
How many types of species of flora and fauna are there in India?भारतवर्ष में वनस्पति एवं जीवों की कितनी प्रजाति पाई जाती हैं?
A81000 species of fauna and 47000 species of flora81000 प्रजाति जीवों की एवं 47000 प्रजाति वनस्पति की
B70000 species of fauna and 50000 species of flora70000 प्रजाति जीवों की एवं 50000 प्रजाति वनस्पति की
C50000 species of fauna and 40000 species of flora50000 प्रजाति जीवों की एवं 40000 प्रजाति वनस्पति की
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (A)81000 species of fauna and 47000 species of flora81000 प्रजाति जीवों की एवं 47000 प्रजाति वनस्पति की
Explanation
India has roughly 81,000 species of fauna and 47,000 species of flora.भारत में लगभग 81,000 जीव प्रजातियाँ और 47,000 वनस्पति प्रजातियाँ पाई जाती हैं।
Q57BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the strata of which of the following rocks?खनिज निम्नलिखित में से किस चट्टान के स्तर में जमा होता है?
ASedimentary rocksअवसादी चट्टान
BMetamorphic rocksरूपान्तरित चट्टान
CIgneous rocksआग्नेय चट्टान
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (A)Sedimentary rocksअवसादी चट्टान
Explanation
Minerals such as coal, iron ore and gypsum accumulate in the layers (strata) of sedimentary rocks.कोयला, लौह-अयस्क, जिप्सम जैसे खनिज अवसादी चट्टानों की परतों (स्तरों) में जमा होते हैं।
Q58BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Which one of the following is a leguminous crop?निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी एक फलीदार फसल है?
APulseदलहन
BJowarज्वार
CMilletबाजरा
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Correct answer: (A)Pulseदलहन
Explanation
Pulses (gram, arhar, etc.) belong to the legume family; jowar and millets are cereals.दलहन (चना, अरहर आदि) फलीदार (लेग्यूम) फसलें हैं; ज्वार और बाजरा अनाज हैं।
Q59BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Which two of the following extreme locations are connected by the East-West Corridor?निम्नलिखित में से कौन-से दो चरम स्थान पूर्व-पश्चिमी गलियारे से जुड़े हैं?
AMumbai and Nagpurमुम्बई और नागपुर
BMumbai and Kolkataमुम्बई और कोलकाता
CSilchar and Porbandarसिल्चर और पोरबन्दर
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (C)Silchar and Porbandarसिल्चर और पोरबन्दर
Explanation
The East-West Corridor of the NHDP runs from Silchar (Assam) in the east to Porbandar (Gujarat) in the west.राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग विकास परियोजना का पूर्व-पश्चिम गलियारा पूर्व में सिल्चर (असम) से पश्चिम में पोरबन्दर (गुजरात) तक जाता है।
Q60BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Stalactite and stalagmite structures are formed byस्टैलेक्टाइट एवं स्टैलेग्माइट स्थलाकृतियाँ बनती हैं
Awind actionपवन द्वारा
Bunderground waterभूमिगत जल द्वारा
Csnow actionबर्फ द्वारा
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B)underground waterभूमिगत जल द्वारा
Explanation
They are deposits of dripping calcium-rich water in limestone caves, i.e. work of underground water.ये चूना-पत्थर की गुफाओं में टपकते चूनायुक्त जल के जमाव से बनती हैं, अर्थात् भूमिगत जल का कार्य हैं।
Q61BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
April 22 is celebrated as the22 अप्रैल को किस रूप में मनाते हैं?
AWorld Earth Dayविश्व पृथ्वी दिवस
BWorld Health Dayविश्व स्वास्थ्य दिवस
CWorld Ozone Dayविश्व ओज़ोन दिवस
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A)World Earth Dayविश्व पृथ्वी दिवस
Explanation
22 April is World Earth Day; World Health Day is 7 April and World Ozone Day is 16 September.22 अप्रैल को विश्व पृथ्वी दिवस मनाया जाता है; विश्व स्वास्थ्य दिवस 7 अप्रैल और विश्व ओज़ोन दिवस 16 सितम्बर को होता है।
Q62BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Topographical map of India is prepared by which organization?भारत का स्थलाकृतिक मानचित्र किस संगठन द्वारा बनाया जाता है?
AThe Geological Survey of Indiaभारतीय भूवैज्ञानिक सर्वेक्षण
BThe Survey of Indiaभारतीय सर्वेक्षण
CThe Zoological Survey of Indiaभारतीय प्राणि सर्वेक्षण
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B)The Survey of Indiaभारतीय सर्वेक्षण
Explanation
The Survey of India, the national mapping agency, prepares India's topographical maps.भारतीय सर्वेक्षण विभाग, राष्ट्रीय मानचित्रण संस्था, भारत के स्थलाकृतिक मानचित्र बनाता है।
Q63BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Who first described the Revolt of 1857 as the ‘First Indian War of Independence’?1857 के विद्रोह को किसके द्वारा पहली बार ‘प्रथम भारतीय स्वतंत्रता संग्राम’ के रूप में वर्णित किया गया था?
AV. D. Savarkarवी॰ डी॰ सावरकर
BBal Gangadhar Tilakबाल गंगाधर तिलक
CR. C. Majumdarआर॰ सी॰ मजूमदार
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (A)V. D. Savarkarवी॰ डी॰ सावरकर
Explanation
V. D. Savarkar used this phrase in his 1909 book 'The Indian War of Independence, 1857'.वी॰ डी॰ सावरकर ने अपनी 1909 की पुस्तक ‘द इंडियन वार ऑफ इंडिपेंडेंस, 1857’ में पहली बार यह शब्द प्रयुक्त किया।
Q64BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Which of the following events happened first?निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी घटना सबसे पहले हुई?
ASanthal Rebellionसन्थाल विद्रोह
BRebellion of Birsa Mundaबिरसा मुंडा का विद्रोह
CTana Bhagat Movementताना भगत आन्दोलन
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
The Santhal Rebellion was in 1855-56, the Birsa Munda rebellion in 1899-1900 and the Tana Bhagat movement in 1914, so the Santhal Rebellion came first.संथाल विद्रोह 1855-56 में, बिरसा मुंडा का विद्रोह 1899-1900 में और ताना भगत आन्दोलन 1914 में हुआ, इसलिए संथाल विद्रोह सबसे पहले हुआ।
Q65BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Which revolt is mentioned in Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s novel, Anandamath?बंकिम चन्द्र चटर्जी का उपन्यास, आनन्दमठ में किस विद्रोह का उल्लेख है?
ASannyasiसंन्यासी
BPagalpanthiपागलपंथी
CIndigoनील
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (A)Sannyasiसंन्यासी
Explanation
Anandamath is set against the Sannyasi rebellion (Sannyasi-Fakir revolt) of late 18th-century Bengal.आनन्दमठ की कथा 18वीं सदी के अन्त के बंगाल के संन्यासी विद्रोह की पृष्ठभूमि पर आधारित है।
Q66BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
When were ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ first adopted as forms of struggle in India?प्रथम बार संघर्ष के तरीकों के रूप में ‘स्वदेशी’ एवं ‘बहिष्कार’ भारत में कब अपनाया गया?
APartition of Bengalबंगाल विभाजन
BHome Rule Movementहोम रूल आन्दोलन
CNon-Cooperation Movementअसहयोग आन्दोलन
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A)Partition of Bengalबंगाल विभाजन
Explanation
Swadeshi and Boycott were first used as methods of protest during the anti-Partition of Bengal agitation of 1905.स्वदेशी और बहिष्कार को संघर्ष के तरीकों के रूप में पहली बार 1905 के बंगाल-विभाजन विरोधी आन्दोलन में अपनाया गया।
Q67BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Who was the President of the Indian National Congress at the Gaya Session of 1922?1922 में, आयोजित भारतीय राष्ट्रीय काँग्रेस के गया अधिवेशन के अध्यक्ष कौन थे?
AChittaranjan Dasचित्तरंजन दास
BHakim Ajmal Khanहकीम अजमल ख़ाँ
CMahatma Gandhiमहात्मा गाँधी
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (A)Chittaranjan Dasचित्तरंजन दास
Explanation
C. R. Das presided over the 1922 Gaya session of the Congress.1922 के गया अधिवेशन की अध्यक्षता चित्तरंजन दास ने की।
Q68BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Who led the peasants of Bihar during the Non-Cooperation Movement?असहयोग आन्दोलन के दौरान किसने बिहार में किसानों की अगुवाई की?
ARaj Kumar Shuklaराजकुमार शुक्ल
BSwami Vidyanandस्वामी विद्यानन्द
CRajendra Prasadराजेन्द्र प्रसाद
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
Swami Vidyanand led the peasant movement in Darbhanga (Bihar) during the Non-Cooperation Movement.असहयोग आन्दोलन के दौरान स्वामी विद्यानन्द ने दरभंगा (बिहार) में किसानों का नेतृत्व किया।
Q69BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Who founded Hindu College at Calcutta in 1817?1817 में, कलकत्ता में हिन्दू कॉलेज की स्थापना किसने की?
AHenry Vivian Derozioहेनरी विवियन डेरोजियो
BDavid Hareडेविड हेअर
CJonathan Duncanजोनाथन डंकन
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B)David Hareडेविड हेअर
Explanation
Hindu College, Calcutta (1817) was founded by David Hare with Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Radhakanta Deb; Derozio taught there.कलकत्ता का हिन्दू कॉलेज (1817) डेविड हेअर ने राजा राममोहन राय और राधाकान्त देव के सहयोग से स्थापित किया; डेरोजियो वहाँ शिक्षक थे।
Q70BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) English Class 9-10 · General Studies
Who among the following said that “Congress is to tottering to its fall and one of my great ambitions while in India is to assist it to a peaceful demise”?इनमें से किसने कहा था कि “काँग्रेस का महल लड़खड़ा रहा है और भारत में रहते हुए मेरी एक बड़ी महत्त्वाकांक्षा यह है कि मैं शान्ति के साथ इसे मरने में सहयोग दे सकूँ”?
ADufferinडफरिन
BMintoमिन्टो
CCurzonकर्जन
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (C)Curzonकर्जन
Explanation
Lord Curzon made this remark in 1900 about the Congress.लॉर्ड कर्जन ने 1900 में काँग्रेस के बारे में यह टिप्पणी की थी।
Directions (Q. Nos. 71 to 85) : Choose the correct alternative.
Which of the following plays was not written by Shakespeare?
AThe Winter’s Tale
BTamburlaine
CThe Jew of Malta
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
Tamburlaine and The Jew of Malta are plays by Christopher Marlowe; only The Winter's Tale is by Shakespeare, so two options are correct and (D) is right.
Directions (Q. Nos. 71 to 85) : Choose the correct alternative.
Who termed the novel ‘a new province of writing’ that was ‘a comic epic-poem in prose’?
AJoseph Addison
BHenry James
CRobert Bunyan
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
Henry Fielding called the novel 'a comic epic-poem in prose' in the preface to Joseph Andrews; he is not listed, so (E) is correct.
Directions (Q. Nos. 71 to 85) : Choose the correct alternative.
Who among the following Romantic poets defined the poetic faith as being constituted by ‘the willing suspension of disbelief’?
AWilliam Wordsworth
BS. T. Coleridge
CP. B. Shelley
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Correct answer: (B) S. T. Coleridge
Explanation
Coleridge defined poetic faith as 'the willing suspension of disbelief' in Biographia Literaria.
Directions (Q. Nos. 71 to 85) : Choose the correct alternative.
Who among the following poets wrote about ‘innocence’ and ‘experience’ as being the ‘two contrary states of the human soul’?
ARobert Burns
BWilliam Blake
CJohn Clare
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) William Blake
Explanation
William Blake subtitled his Songs of Innocence and of Experience 'Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul'.
Directions (Q. Nos. 71 to 85) : Choose the correct alternative.
Who used the term ‘objective correlative’ in the essay titled Hamlet and His Problems ?
AVirginia Woolf
BAldous Huxley
CT. S. Eliot
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) T. S. Eliot
Explanation
T. S. Eliot introduced the 'objective correlative' in his essay Hamlet and His Problems (1919).
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
As the New Year approached, like many others, I found myself making resolutions in my mind. The usual suspects made their appearance : waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones, tackling household chores, being kinder to those I don’t particularly like, driving cautiously, and taking the dog for a daily walk. But this time, I was determined to make my resolutions unique and achievable, learning from past failures. I realized that one of the reasons why most of us fail in our efforts to self-improve is because our goals are often too ambitious, and we struggle to find time to follow through with them. So, I decided to keep my resolution to myself, limiting them to just two modest ambitions : exercising every morning and reading more every evening. The first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning before anyone else in my household was awake. The challenge was real, as dragging myself out of bed eleven minutes earlier than usual required significant self-discipline. But for the first two days, I managed to sneak down to the living room and jump around on the carpet without being caught. However, my cover was blown when my exhausted state after the exercise gave me away at the breakfast table. Soon, my family caught on and my morning exercise routine became a subject of amusements for them. Despite their teasing, I tried to stick to it, but gradually, my enthusiasm waned, and I found myself back to square one by January 10th, giving up on the morning exercise routine. Undeterred by my failure in the first resolution, I focused on my second resolution to read more every evening. I resisted the allure of television and spent a few evenings with my eyes glued to a book in my room. However, one cold and lonely night, I succumbed to the temptation of television and pretended to read while dozing off in front of the screen. It became a habit again, and I realized I had fallen back into my old ways. Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my resolution to read more. In fact, I took a bold step and bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute. However, the irony was not lost on me that I hadn’t found the time to read it yet, showcasing the challenges I faced in keeping up with my resolutions.
What was the author’s first resolution for the New Year?
AExercising every morning for eleven minutes
BReading more every evening
CEating healthier
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) Exercising every morning for eleven minutes
Explanation
The passage says the first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
As the New Year approached, like many others, I found myself making resolutions in my mind. The usual suspects made their appearance : waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones, tackling household chores, being kinder to those I don’t particularly like, driving cautiously, and taking the dog for a daily walk. But this time, I was determined to make my resolutions unique and achievable, learning from past failures. I realized that one of the reasons why most of us fail in our efforts to self-improve is because our goals are often too ambitious, and we struggle to find time to follow through with them. So, I decided to keep my resolution to myself, limiting them to just two modest ambitions : exercising every morning and reading more every evening. The first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning before anyone else in my household was awake. The challenge was real, as dragging myself out of bed eleven minutes earlier than usual required significant self-discipline. But for the first two days, I managed to sneak down to the living room and jump around on the carpet without being caught. However, my cover was blown when my exhausted state after the exercise gave me away at the breakfast table. Soon, my family caught on and my morning exercise routine became a subject of amusements for them. Despite their teasing, I tried to stick to it, but gradually, my enthusiasm waned, and I found myself back to square one by January 10th, giving up on the morning exercise routine. Undeterred by my failure in the first resolution, I focused on my second resolution to read more every evening. I resisted the allure of television and spent a few evenings with my eyes glued to a book in my room. However, one cold and lonely night, I succumbed to the temptation of television and pretended to read while dozing off in front of the screen. It became a habit again, and I realized I had fallen back into my old ways. Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my resolution to read more. In fact, I took a bold step and bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute. However, the irony was not lost on me that I hadn’t found the time to read it yet, showcasing the challenges I faced in keeping up with my resolutions.
What did the author do to resist the temptation of television and read more every evening?
AWatched television while pretending to read
BSat in his room with his eyes glued to a book
CIgnored television and went for a walk
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Sat in his room with his eyes glued to a book
Explanation
To resist the television he spent evenings in his room with his eyes glued to a book, which is option (B).
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
As the New Year approached, like many others, I found myself making resolutions in my mind. The usual suspects made their appearance : waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones, tackling household chores, being kinder to those I don’t particularly like, driving cautiously, and taking the dog for a daily walk. But this time, I was determined to make my resolutions unique and achievable, learning from past failures. I realized that one of the reasons why most of us fail in our efforts to self-improve is because our goals are often too ambitious, and we struggle to find time to follow through with them. So, I decided to keep my resolution to myself, limiting them to just two modest ambitions : exercising every morning and reading more every evening. The first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning before anyone else in my household was awake. The challenge was real, as dragging myself out of bed eleven minutes earlier than usual required significant self-discipline. But for the first two days, I managed to sneak down to the living room and jump around on the carpet without being caught. However, my cover was blown when my exhausted state after the exercise gave me away at the breakfast table. Soon, my family caught on and my morning exercise routine became a subject of amusements for them. Despite their teasing, I tried to stick to it, but gradually, my enthusiasm waned, and I found myself back to square one by January 10th, giving up on the morning exercise routine. Undeterred by my failure in the first resolution, I focused on my second resolution to read more every evening. I resisted the allure of television and spent a few evenings with my eyes glued to a book in my room. However, one cold and lonely night, I succumbed to the temptation of television and pretended to read while dozing off in front of the screen. It became a habit again, and I realized I had fallen back into my old ways. Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my resolution to read more. In fact, I took a bold step and bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute. However, the irony was not lost on me that I hadn’t found the time to read it yet, showcasing the challenges I faced in keeping up with my resolutions.
What did the author do one night when feeling cold and lonely?
AContinued reading in his room
BWent for a walk
CWatched television and pretended to read
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Watched television and pretended to read
Explanation
On one cold and lonely night he gave in to television and pretended to read while dozing off.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
As the New Year approached, like many others, I found myself making resolutions in my mind. The usual suspects made their appearance : waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones, tackling household chores, being kinder to those I don’t particularly like, driving cautiously, and taking the dog for a daily walk. But this time, I was determined to make my resolutions unique and achievable, learning from past failures. I realized that one of the reasons why most of us fail in our efforts to self-improve is because our goals are often too ambitious, and we struggle to find time to follow through with them. So, I decided to keep my resolution to myself, limiting them to just two modest ambitions : exercising every morning and reading more every evening. The first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning before anyone else in my household was awake. The challenge was real, as dragging myself out of bed eleven minutes earlier than usual required significant self-discipline. But for the first two days, I managed to sneak down to the living room and jump around on the carpet without being caught. However, my cover was blown when my exhausted state after the exercise gave me away at the breakfast table. Soon, my family caught on and my morning exercise routine became a subject of amusements for them. Despite their teasing, I tried to stick to it, but gradually, my enthusiasm waned, and I found myself back to square one by January 10th, giving up on the morning exercise routine. Undeterred by my failure in the first resolution, I focused on my second resolution to read more every evening. I resisted the allure of television and spent a few evenings with my eyes glued to a book in my room. However, one cold and lonely night, I succumbed to the temptation of television and pretended to read while dozing off in front of the screen. It became a habit again, and I realized I had fallen back into my old ways. Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my resolution to read more. In fact, I took a bold step and bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute. However, the irony was not lost on me that I hadn’t found the time to read it yet, showcasing the challenges I faced in keeping up with my resolutions.
What did the author buy to help himself with his resolution to read more?
AA book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute
BA new television
CA subscription to a book club
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) A book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute
Explanation
He bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
As the New Year approached, like many others, I found myself making resolutions in my mind. The usual suspects made their appearance : waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones, tackling household chores, being kinder to those I don’t particularly like, driving cautiously, and taking the dog for a daily walk. But this time, I was determined to make my resolutions unique and achievable, learning from past failures. I realized that one of the reasons why most of us fail in our efforts to self-improve is because our goals are often too ambitious, and we struggle to find time to follow through with them. So, I decided to keep my resolution to myself, limiting them to just two modest ambitions : exercising every morning and reading more every evening. The first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning before anyone else in my household was awake. The challenge was real, as dragging myself out of bed eleven minutes earlier than usual required significant self-discipline. But for the first two days, I managed to sneak down to the living room and jump around on the carpet without being caught. However, my cover was blown when my exhausted state after the exercise gave me away at the breakfast table. Soon, my family caught on and my morning exercise routine became a subject of amusements for them. Despite their teasing, I tried to stick to it, but gradually, my enthusiasm waned, and I found myself back to square one by January 10th, giving up on the morning exercise routine. Undeterred by my failure in the first resolution, I focused on my second resolution to read more every evening. I resisted the allure of television and spent a few evenings with my eyes glued to a book in my room. However, one cold and lonely night, I succumbed to the temptation of television and pretended to read while dozing off in front of the screen. It became a habit again, and I realized I had fallen back into my old ways. Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my resolution to read more. In fact, I took a bold step and bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute. However, the irony was not lost on me that I hadn’t found the time to read it yet, showcasing the challenges I faced in keeping up with my resolutions.
Why did the author find it ironic that he bought a book but had not read it yet?
ABecause he did not have time to read it
BBecause the book was too difficult to understand
CBecause he lost interest in reading
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) Because he did not have time to read it
Explanation
The irony is that he bought a book on fast reading but had not found the time to read it.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
As the New Year approached, like many others, I found myself making resolutions in my mind. The usual suspects made their appearance : waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones, tackling household chores, being kinder to those I don’t particularly like, driving cautiously, and taking the dog for a daily walk. But this time, I was determined to make my resolutions unique and achievable, learning from past failures. I realized that one of the reasons why most of us fail in our efforts to self-improve is because our goals are often too ambitious, and we struggle to find time to follow through with them. So, I decided to keep my resolution to myself, limiting them to just two modest ambitions : exercising every morning and reading more every evening. The first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning before anyone else in my household was awake. The challenge was real, as dragging myself out of bed eleven minutes earlier than usual required significant self-discipline. But for the first two days, I managed to sneak down to the living room and jump around on the carpet without being caught. However, my cover was blown when my exhausted state after the exercise gave me away at the breakfast table. Soon, my family caught on and my morning exercise routine became a subject of amusements for them. Despite their teasing, I tried to stick to it, but gradually, my enthusiasm waned, and I found myself back to square one by January 10th, giving up on the morning exercise routine. Undeterred by my failure in the first resolution, I focused on my second resolution to read more every evening. I resisted the allure of television and spent a few evenings with my eyes glued to a book in my room. However, one cold and lonely night, I succumbed to the temptation of television and pretended to read while dozing off in front of the screen. It became a habit again, and I realized I had fallen back into my old ways. Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my resolution to read more. In fact, I took a bold step and bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute. However, the irony was not lost on me that I hadn’t found the time to read it yet, showcasing the challenges I faced in keeping up with my resolutions.
What was the author’s approach to making resolutions this year?
AKeeping resolutions a secret
BNot making any resolutions
CMaking unique and achievable resolutions
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Making unique and achievable resolutions
Explanation
He decided to keep his resolutions to himself and make them unique and achievable; of the options only (C) states the approach (keeping them secret is only part of it).
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
As the New Year approached, like many others, I found myself making resolutions in my mind. The usual suspects made their appearance : waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones, tackling household chores, being kinder to those I don’t particularly like, driving cautiously, and taking the dog for a daily walk. But this time, I was determined to make my resolutions unique and achievable, learning from past failures. I realized that one of the reasons why most of us fail in our efforts to self-improve is because our goals are often too ambitious, and we struggle to find time to follow through with them. So, I decided to keep my resolution to myself, limiting them to just two modest ambitions : exercising every morning and reading more every evening. The first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning before anyone else in my household was awake. The challenge was real, as dragging myself out of bed eleven minutes earlier than usual required significant self-discipline. But for the first two days, I managed to sneak down to the living room and jump around on the carpet without being caught. However, my cover was blown when my exhausted state after the exercise gave me away at the breakfast table. Soon, my family caught on and my morning exercise routine became a subject of amusements for them. Despite their teasing, I tried to stick to it, but gradually, my enthusiasm waned, and I found myself back to square one by January 10th, giving up on the morning exercise routine. Undeterred by my failure in the first resolution, I focused on my second resolution to read more every evening. I resisted the allure of television and spent a few evenings with my eyes glued to a book in my room. However, one cold and lonely night, I succumbed to the temptation of television and pretended to read while dozing off in front of the screen. It became a habit again, and I realized I had fallen back into my old ways. Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my resolution to read more. In fact, I took a bold step and bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute. However, the irony was not lost on me that I hadn’t found the time to read it yet, showcasing the challenges I faced in keeping up with my resolutions.
What does the term ‘resisted the allure’ used in the passage mean?
AGave in to temptation
BFought back against the attraction
CDo nothing about something
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Fought back against the attraction
Explanation
'Resisted the allure' means he fought back against the attraction of television.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
As the New Year approached, like many others, I found myself making resolutions in my mind. The usual suspects made their appearance : waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones, tackling household chores, being kinder to those I don’t particularly like, driving cautiously, and taking the dog for a daily walk. But this time, I was determined to make my resolutions unique and achievable, learning from past failures. I realized that one of the reasons why most of us fail in our efforts to self-improve is because our goals are often too ambitious, and we struggle to find time to follow through with them. So, I decided to keep my resolution to myself, limiting them to just two modest ambitions : exercising every morning and reading more every evening. The first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning before anyone else in my household was awake. The challenge was real, as dragging myself out of bed eleven minutes earlier than usual required significant self-discipline. But for the first two days, I managed to sneak down to the living room and jump around on the carpet without being caught. However, my cover was blown when my exhausted state after the exercise gave me away at the breakfast table. Soon, my family caught on and my morning exercise routine became a subject of amusements for them. Despite their teasing, I tried to stick to it, but gradually, my enthusiasm waned, and I found myself back to square one by January 10th, giving up on the morning exercise routine. Undeterred by my failure in the first resolution, I focused on my second resolution to read more every evening. I resisted the allure of television and spent a few evenings with my eyes glued to a book in my room. However, one cold and lonely night, I succumbed to the temptation of television and pretended to read while dozing off in front of the screen. It became a habit again, and I realized I had fallen back into my old ways. Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my resolution to read more. In fact, I took a bold step and bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute. However, the irony was not lost on me that I hadn’t found the time to read it yet, showcasing the challenges I faced in keeping up with my resolutions.
What were the usual suspects in the author’s list of New Year resolutions?
AWaking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones
BTackling household chores, being kinder to those not liked, driving cautiously
CTaking the dog for a daily walk
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
The usual suspects included all the items in (A), (B) and (C), so more than one option is correct.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
As the New Year approached, like many others, I found myself making resolutions in my mind. The usual suspects made their appearance : waking up earlier, eating healthier, spending more time with loved ones, tackling household chores, being kinder to those I don’t particularly like, driving cautiously, and taking the dog for a daily walk. But this time, I was determined to make my resolutions unique and achievable, learning from past failures. I realized that one of the reasons why most of us fail in our efforts to self-improve is because our goals are often too ambitious, and we struggle to find time to follow through with them. So, I decided to keep my resolution to myself, limiting them to just two modest ambitions : exercising every morning and reading more every evening. The first resolution was to exercise for just eleven minutes every morning before anyone else in my household was awake. The challenge was real, as dragging myself out of bed eleven minutes earlier than usual required significant self-discipline. But for the first two days, I managed to sneak down to the living room and jump around on the carpet without being caught. However, my cover was blown when my exhausted state after the exercise gave me away at the breakfast table. Soon, my family caught on and my morning exercise routine became a subject of amusements for them. Despite their teasing, I tried to stick to it, but gradually, my enthusiasm waned, and I found myself back to square one by January 10th, giving up on the morning exercise routine. Undeterred by my failure in the first resolution, I focused on my second resolution to read more every evening. I resisted the allure of television and spent a few evenings with my eyes glued to a book in my room. However, one cold and lonely night, I succumbed to the temptation of television and pretended to read while dozing off in front of the screen. It became a habit again, and I realized I had fallen back into my old ways. Despite these setbacks, I refused to give up on my resolution to read more. In fact, I took a bold step and bought a book titled How to Read a Thousand Words a Minute. However, the irony was not lost on me that I hadn’t found the time to read it yet, showcasing the challenges I faced in keeping up with my resolutions.
Which one of the following words means the opposite of ‘cautiously’?
ACarefully
BRecklessly
CDiligently
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Recklessly
Explanation
'Cautiously' means carefully; its opposite is 'recklessly'.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
The world’s smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the pocket dog is barely 1 kg to 2 kg as an adult ! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be traced back to China. Today this breed is popular choice among the dog lovers world over and their popularity seems to be ever increasing. The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however, does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong chords. They have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the house. For show purposes, the maximum permissible weight is 0·9 kg to 1·8 kg. Chihuahuas are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in appearance. They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals, the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse ! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than the tail and the tail is carried like a sickle that just touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a graceful appearance. Occasionally, a tail-less dog is born but tail cropping is not an accepted practice. Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confines of the house. This makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds are so ! They are intelligent and learn easily. They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is quite a pet ! At just six inches, it is bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.
What is the main advantage of the Chihuahua breed according to the author?
AThey are found in Mexico
BThey need no particular exercise
CTheir nails require regular clipping
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) They need no particular exercise
Explanation
The passage states that the main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
The world’s smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the pocket dog is barely 1 kg to 2 kg as an adult ! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be traced back to China. Today this breed is popular choice among the dog lovers world over and their popularity seems to be ever increasing. The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however, does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong chords. They have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the house. For show purposes, the maximum permissible weight is 0·9 kg to 1·8 kg. Chihuahuas are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in appearance. They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals, the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse ! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than the tail and the tail is carried like a sickle that just touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a graceful appearance. Occasionally, a tail-less dog is born but tail cropping is not an accepted practice. Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confines of the house. This makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds are so ! They are intelligent and learn easily. They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is quite a pet ! At just six inches, it is bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.
What does the term ‘pinch a few pockets’ mean in the last line?
ABecomes costly
BThe dogs bite easily
CThere are pickpockets who steal these dogs
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) Becomes costly
Explanation
The closing joke is that, being a 'pocket dog', it may be costly to buy and keep, so it 'pinches' a few pockets (becomes costly).
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
The world’s smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the pocket dog is barely 1 kg to 2 kg as an adult ! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be traced back to China. Today this breed is popular choice among the dog lovers world over and their popularity seems to be ever increasing. The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however, does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong chords. They have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the house. For show purposes, the maximum permissible weight is 0·9 kg to 1·8 kg. Chihuahuas are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in appearance. They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals, the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse ! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than the tail and the tail is carried like a sickle that just touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a graceful appearance. Occasionally, a tail-less dog is born but tail cropping is not an accepted practice. Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confines of the house. This makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds are so ! They are intelligent and learn easily. They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is quite a pet ! At just six inches, it is bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.
Where does this breed of dogs exercise?
AIn large fields
BWith other dogs
CIn the confines of the house
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) In the confines of the house
Explanation
The passage says they exercise themselves within the confines of the house.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
The world’s smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the pocket dog is barely 1 kg to 2 kg as an adult ! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be traced back to China. Today this breed is popular choice among the dog lovers world over and their popularity seems to be ever increasing. The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however, does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong chords. They have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the house. For show purposes, the maximum permissible weight is 0·9 kg to 1·8 kg. Chihuahuas are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in appearance. They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals, the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse ! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than the tail and the tail is carried like a sickle that just touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a graceful appearance. Occasionally, a tail-less dog is born but tail cropping is not an accepted practice. Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confines of the house. This makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds are so ! They are intelligent and learn easily. They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is quite a pet ! At just six inches, it is bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.
Why are people surprised to see this breed of dogs?
ABecause they are so active
BBecause they pinch pockets
CBecause awareness about this breed is low
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
People are surprised on seeing these dogs because, as stated, general awareness of the breed is low; the key marks more than one option as correct.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
The world’s smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the pocket dog is barely 1 kg to 2 kg as an adult ! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be traced back to China. Today this breed is popular choice among the dog lovers world over and their popularity seems to be ever increasing. The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however, does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong chords. They have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the house. For show purposes, the maximum permissible weight is 0·9 kg to 1·8 kg. Chihuahuas are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in appearance. They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals, the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse ! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than the tail and the tail is carried like a sickle that just touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a graceful appearance. Occasionally, a tail-less dog is born but tail cropping is not an accepted practice. Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confines of the house. This makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds are so ! They are intelligent and learn easily. They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is quite a pet ! At just six inches, it is bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.
Which one of the following statements is false ?
AThis breed of dogs is sharp and intelligent animal.
BAll of these dogs are without tails.
CThey are good guard dogs and literally are burglar alarms.
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) All of these dogs are without tails.
Explanation
Only some Chihuahuas are tail-less ('occasionally a tail-less dog is born'), so statement (B) that all are without tails is false.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
The world’s smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the pocket dog is barely 1 kg to 2 kg as an adult ! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be traced back to China. Today this breed is popular choice among the dog lovers world over and their popularity seems to be ever increasing. The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however, does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong chords. They have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the house. For show purposes, the maximum permissible weight is 0·9 kg to 1·8 kg. Chihuahuas are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in appearance. They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals, the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse ! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than the tail and the tail is carried like a sickle that just touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a graceful appearance. Occasionally, a tail-less dog is born but tail cropping is not an accepted practice. Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confines of the house. This makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds are so ! They are intelligent and learn easily. They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is quite a pet ! At just six inches, it is bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.
Which one of the following statements is false ?
AThe dog is named after a Mexican State.
BThe roots of these dogs can be traced back to China.
CThis is the smallest breed of dogs in the world.
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
All three statements (named after a Mexican State, roots in China, smallest dog) appear in the passage, so none is false: (E).
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
The world’s smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the pocket dog is barely 1 kg to 2 kg as an adult ! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be traced back to China. Today this breed is popular choice among the dog lovers world over and their popularity seems to be ever increasing. The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however, does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong chords. They have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the house. For show purposes, the maximum permissible weight is 0·9 kg to 1·8 kg. Chihuahuas are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in appearance. They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals, the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse ! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than the tail and the tail is carried like a sickle that just touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a graceful appearance. Occasionally, a tail-less dog is born but tail cropping is not an accepted practice. Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confines of the house. This makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds are so ! They are intelligent and learn easily. They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is quite a pet ! At just six inches, it is bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.
Which of the following is true about the Chihuahua dogs?
ATheir tail is equal to the rest of their body
BTheir tail is slightly smaller than the rest of their body
CTheir tail is greatly smaller than the rest of their body
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Their tail is slightly smaller than the rest of their body
Explanation
The passage says the dogs are slightly longer than the tail, so the tail is slightly smaller than the body.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
The Ganges river dolphins occur in the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system primarily in India and Bangladesh. They are listed as endangered by the IUCN due to a probable population decline of at least 50% over the last fifty years and projected future population declines. Dolphins have been destroyed in the upper reaches of many rivers, the population has been fragmented by irrigation barrages and dry season habitat is further reduced by diversion of water. In comparison to the Ganges, the Brahmaputra river is lesser degraded and is therefore of great importance for persistence of the subspecies. For this reason, a recent proposal by Oil India Ltd. to initiate seismic exploration using explosives and airguns along the bed of the Brahmaputra river to prospect for oil has potentially disastrous implications for Ganges river dolphins. Behavioural studies on dive time, surfacing interval and acoustic investigations were also carried out in two dolphin hotspots. Dolphins spent an average 107·3 seconds under water and 1·26 seconds above water. Mortality through fisheries bycatch was identified as one of the major threats to the Ganges dolphins in the Brahmaputra. Based on high abundance, potential for protection and possibilities for dolphin ecotourism, eight river sections were identified as potential protected areas and community-based conservation areas.
Ganges river dolphins are listed as endangered because
Athey are dying in huge number
Btheir population has dwindled by fifty percent in the last fifty years
Cthe rivers are dammed
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) their population has dwindled by fifty percent in the last fifty years
Explanation
The passage says the dolphins are endangered due to a probable population decline of at least 50% over the last fifty years.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
The Ganges river dolphins occur in the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system primarily in India and Bangladesh. They are listed as endangered by the IUCN due to a probable population decline of at least 50% over the last fifty years and projected future population declines. Dolphins have been destroyed in the upper reaches of many rivers, the population has been fragmented by irrigation barrages and dry season habitat is further reduced by diversion of water. In comparison to the Ganges, the Brahmaputra river is lesser degraded and is therefore of great importance for persistence of the subspecies. For this reason, a recent proposal by Oil India Ltd. to initiate seismic exploration using explosives and airguns along the bed of the Brahmaputra river to prospect for oil has potentially disastrous implications for Ganges river dolphins. Behavioural studies on dive time, surfacing interval and acoustic investigations were also carried out in two dolphin hotspots. Dolphins spent an average 107·3 seconds under water and 1·26 seconds above water. Mortality through fisheries bycatch was identified as one of the major threats to the Ganges dolphins in the Brahmaputra. Based on high abundance, potential for protection and possibilities for dolphin ecotourism, eight river sections were identified as potential protected areas and community-based conservation areas.
Dolphin population has been completely wiped out from
Athe lakes situated in all the regions
Bthe forests
Cthe upper reaches of many rivers
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) the upper reaches of many rivers
Explanation
The passage says dolphins have been destroyed in the upper reaches of many rivers.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
The Ganges river dolphins occur in the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system primarily in India and Bangladesh. They are listed as endangered by the IUCN due to a probable population decline of at least 50% over the last fifty years and projected future population declines. Dolphins have been destroyed in the upper reaches of many rivers, the population has been fragmented by irrigation barrages and dry season habitat is further reduced by diversion of water. In comparison to the Ganges, the Brahmaputra river is lesser degraded and is therefore of great importance for persistence of the subspecies. For this reason, a recent proposal by Oil India Ltd. to initiate seismic exploration using explosives and airguns along the bed of the Brahmaputra river to prospect for oil has potentially disastrous implications for Ganges river dolphins. Behavioural studies on dive time, surfacing interval and acoustic investigations were also carried out in two dolphin hotspots. Dolphins spent an average 107·3 seconds under water and 1·26 seconds above water. Mortality through fisheries bycatch was identified as one of the major threats to the Ganges dolphins in the Brahmaputra. Based on high abundance, potential for protection and possibilities for dolphin ecotourism, eight river sections were identified as potential protected areas and community-based conservation areas.
The Brahmaputra is highly suitable for dolphin conser- vation because
Ait is a big river
Bit is less degraded by pollution
Cit is perennial
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) it is less degraded by pollution
Explanation
The Brahmaputra is of great importance because it is less degraded than the Ganges.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
The Ganges river dolphins occur in the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system primarily in India and Bangladesh. They are listed as endangered by the IUCN due to a probable population decline of at least 50% over the last fifty years and projected future population declines. Dolphins have been destroyed in the upper reaches of many rivers, the population has been fragmented by irrigation barrages and dry season habitat is further reduced by diversion of water. In comparison to the Ganges, the Brahmaputra river is lesser degraded and is therefore of great importance for persistence of the subspecies. For this reason, a recent proposal by Oil India Ltd. to initiate seismic exploration using explosives and airguns along the bed of the Brahmaputra river to prospect for oil has potentially disastrous implications for Ganges river dolphins. Behavioural studies on dive time, surfacing interval and acoustic investigations were also carried out in two dolphin hotspots. Dolphins spent an average 107·3 seconds under water and 1·26 seconds above water. Mortality through fisheries bycatch was identified as one of the major threats to the Ganges dolphins in the Brahmaputra. Based on high abundance, potential for protection and possibilities for dolphin ecotourism, eight river sections were identified as potential protected areas and community-based conservation areas.
Behavioural studies on dive time and surfacing interval show that a dolphin normally spends
A107·3 seconds under water
B107·3 seconds in air
C107·3 seconds above water
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) 107·3 seconds under water
Explanation
The studies found dolphins spent an average of 107.3 seconds under water.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
The Ganges river dolphins occur in the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system primarily in India and Bangladesh. They are listed as endangered by the IUCN due to a probable population decline of at least 50% over the last fifty years and projected future population declines. Dolphins have been destroyed in the upper reaches of many rivers, the population has been fragmented by irrigation barrages and dry season habitat is further reduced by diversion of water. In comparison to the Ganges, the Brahmaputra river is lesser degraded and is therefore of great importance for persistence of the subspecies. For this reason, a recent proposal by Oil India Ltd. to initiate seismic exploration using explosives and airguns along the bed of the Brahmaputra river to prospect for oil has potentially disastrous implications for Ganges river dolphins. Behavioural studies on dive time, surfacing interval and acoustic investigations were also carried out in two dolphin hotspots. Dolphins spent an average 107·3 seconds under water and 1·26 seconds above water. Mortality through fisheries bycatch was identified as one of the major threats to the Ganges dolphins in the Brahmaputra. Based on high abundance, potential for protection and possibilities for dolphin ecotourism, eight river sections were identified as potential protected areas and community-based conservation areas.
The most imposing threat to the Ganges dolphins in the Brahmaputra is mortality through
Adiseases
Bdrying up of rivers
Cfisheries bycatch
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) fisheries bycatch
Explanation
Mortality through fisheries bycatch is named as one of the major threats to the Ganges dolphins in the Brahmaputra.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
Emperor Akbar was greatly respected by the rulers and people of the other countries. Ambassadors visited his kingdom, and he too sent his ministers on foreign missions. Once the Shah of Persia requested Akbar to send him Birbal, the wise and witty minister in Akbar’s court. Akbar was pleased and instructed Birbal to go to Persia. The Shah of Persia had heard a lot about the wisdom of Birbal and he decided to test him. When Birbal reached Persia, he was given a splendid reception. A meeting was fixed with the Shah. On the appointed day, Birbal was escorted to the palace and he noticed a strange sight. He saw that there were five thrones on which five Shahs sat in style. Their faces were similar and they wore clothes of the same style. He walked comfortably up to the five thrones and observed carefully. He then bowed before one of them. Everyone was amazed because Birbal had indeed bowed before the true Shah. Nobody had a clue how he had arrived at the true judgement, so he was asked to explain. He replied that he had observed that the other four men appeared nervous and they kept looking at the real Shah and tried to imitate his moves. The Shah, on the other hand, looked relaxed. Thus, Birbal won everyone’s admiration through his quick wit and wisdom. The Shah asked Birbal to stay on at his court permanently. Birbal refused politely and went back to Akbar’s court.
Based on the passage, we can conclude that
ABirbal was prone to making wild guesses
BBirbal was observant and logical
CBirbal was a dimwitted individual
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Birbal was observant and logical
Explanation
Birbal identified the real Shah by careful observation and reasoning, so he was observant and logical.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
Emperor Akbar was greatly respected by the rulers and people of the other countries. Ambassadors visited his kingdom, and he too sent his ministers on foreign missions. Once the Shah of Persia requested Akbar to send him Birbal, the wise and witty minister in Akbar’s court. Akbar was pleased and instructed Birbal to go to Persia. The Shah of Persia had heard a lot about the wisdom of Birbal and he decided to test him. When Birbal reached Persia, he was given a splendid reception. A meeting was fixed with the Shah. On the appointed day, Birbal was escorted to the palace and he noticed a strange sight. He saw that there were five thrones on which five Shahs sat in style. Their faces were similar and they wore clothes of the same style. He walked comfortably up to the five thrones and observed carefully. He then bowed before one of them. Everyone was amazed because Birbal had indeed bowed before the true Shah. Nobody had a clue how he had arrived at the true judgement, so he was asked to explain. He replied that he had observed that the other four men appeared nervous and they kept looking at the real Shah and tried to imitate his moves. The Shah, on the other hand, looked relaxed. Thus, Birbal won everyone’s admiration through his quick wit and wisdom. The Shah asked Birbal to stay on at his court permanently. Birbal refused politely and went back to Akbar’s court.
Why did the Shah of Persia make this experiment?
AHe was jealous of Akbar
BHe wanted to harm Birbal
CHe wanted to test Birbal’s reputation
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) He wanted to test Birbal’s reputation
Explanation
The Shah had heard of Birbal's wisdom and 'decided to test him', i.e. to test his reputation.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
Emperor Akbar was greatly respected by the rulers and people of the other countries. Ambassadors visited his kingdom, and he too sent his ministers on foreign missions. Once the Shah of Persia requested Akbar to send him Birbal, the wise and witty minister in Akbar’s court. Akbar was pleased and instructed Birbal to go to Persia. The Shah of Persia had heard a lot about the wisdom of Birbal and he decided to test him. When Birbal reached Persia, he was given a splendid reception. A meeting was fixed with the Shah. On the appointed day, Birbal was escorted to the palace and he noticed a strange sight. He saw that there were five thrones on which five Shahs sat in style. Their faces were similar and they wore clothes of the same style. He walked comfortably up to the five thrones and observed carefully. He then bowed before one of them. Everyone was amazed because Birbal had indeed bowed before the true Shah. Nobody had a clue how he had arrived at the true judgement, so he was asked to explain. He replied that he had observed that the other four men appeared nervous and they kept looking at the real Shah and tried to imitate his moves. The Shah, on the other hand, looked relaxed. Thus, Birbal won everyone’s admiration through his quick wit and wisdom. The Shah asked Birbal to stay on at his court permanently. Birbal refused politely and went back to Akbar’s court.
What did Birbal observe when he approached the five thrones?
AAll the Shahs were dressed in identical clothes
BThe real Shah was looking relaxed
CThe other men dressed as Shah’s clothing were nervous
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
Birbal observed that the Shahs wore identical clothes and that the real one looked relaxed while the others were nervous; so more than one option is correct.
Directions (Q. Nos. 86 to 110) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
Emperor Akbar was greatly respected by the rulers and people of the other countries. Ambassadors visited his kingdom, and he too sent his ministers on foreign missions. Once the Shah of Persia requested Akbar to send him Birbal, the wise and witty minister in Akbar’s court. Akbar was pleased and instructed Birbal to go to Persia. The Shah of Persia had heard a lot about the wisdom of Birbal and he decided to test him. When Birbal reached Persia, he was given a splendid reception. A meeting was fixed with the Shah. On the appointed day, Birbal was escorted to the palace and he noticed a strange sight. He saw that there were five thrones on which five Shahs sat in style. Their faces were similar and they wore clothes of the same style. He walked comfortably up to the five thrones and observed carefully. He then bowed before one of them. Everyone was amazed because Birbal had indeed bowed before the true Shah. Nobody had a clue how he had arrived at the true judgement, so he was asked to explain. He replied that he had observed that the other four men appeared nervous and they kept looking at the real Shah and tried to imitate his moves. The Shah, on the other hand, looked relaxed. Thus, Birbal won everyone’s admiration through his quick wit and wisdom. The Shah asked Birbal to stay on at his court permanently. Birbal refused politely and went back to Akbar’s court.
What does the last paragraph reveal about Birbal’s character?
AHe was greedy
BHe was looking for the Shah’s patronage
CHe was loyal to Akbar
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) He was loyal to Akbar
Explanation
Birbal refused the Shah's offer and went back to Akbar's court, showing his loyalty to Akbar.
Directions (Q. Nos. 111 to 120) : Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error or errors in any underlined part(s). If you feel that there is no error in the sentence, choose (E) to signify ‘None of the above’.
(A) Man has (B) scarcely understand the importance (C) of clean water.
AMan has
Bscarcely understand the importance
Cof clean water.
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
Note: the official key gives (D). The only clear error is in part (B): 'has scarcely understand' should be 'has scarcely understood' (present perfect needs the past participle).
Directions (Q. Nos. 111 to 120) : Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error or errors in any underlined part(s). If you feel that there is no error in the sentence, choose (E) to signify ‘None of the above’.
(A) The mangoes was (B) distributed between (C) all the children.
AThe mangoes was
Bdistributed between
Call the children.
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
'The mangoes was' needs 'were' (plural subject) and 'between' should be 'among' for more than two persons, so two parts are wrong: (D).
Directions (Q. Nos. 111 to 120) : Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error or errors in any underlined part(s). If you feel that there is no error in the sentence, choose (E) to signify ‘None of the above’.
(A) Some of the peoples (B) stopped him (C) from moving further.
ASome of the peoples
Bstopped him
Cfrom moving further.
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) Some of the peoples
Explanation
Note: the official key gives (D). 'peoples' is wrong in part (A) ('people' is the usual plural of persons); the other parts look correct to me.
Directions (Q. Nos. 111 to 120) : Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error or errors in any underlined part(s). If you feel that there is no error in the sentence, choose (E) to signify ‘None of the above’.
(A) My sister Rani (B) was practicing (C) how to riding a bicycle.
AMy sister Rani
Bwas practicing
Chow to riding a bicycle.
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) how to riding a bicycle.
Explanation
Note: the official key gives (D). The clear error is in (C): 'how to riding' should be 'how to ride' (infinitive after 'how to').
Directions (Q. Nos. 111 to 120) : Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error or errors in any underlined part(s). If you feel that there is no error in the sentence, choose (E) to signify ‘None of the above’.
(A) The flock (B) of sheeps (C) blocked the road.
AThe flock
Bof sheeps
Cblocked the road.
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) of sheeps
Explanation
'Sheep' has the same form in singular and plural, so 'sheeps' in part (B) is wrong.
Directions (Q. Nos. 111 to 120) : Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error or errors in any underlined part(s). If you feel that there is no error in the sentence, choose (E) to signify ‘None of the above’.
(A) The teacher asked me (B) to meet her (C) on 12 noon.
AThe teacher asked me
Bto meet her
Con 12 noon.
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) on 12 noon.
Explanation
With 'noon' the preposition must be 'at', not 'on', so part (C) is wrong ('at 12 noon').
Directions (Q. Nos. 111 to 120) : Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error or errors in any underlined part(s). If you feel that there is no error in the sentence, choose (E) to signify ‘None of the above’.
(A) She neither (B) confirms nor (C) deny the rumour.
AShe neither
Bconfirms nor
Cdeny the rumour.
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) deny the rumour.
Explanation
Note: the official key gives (D). 'Neither ... nor' needs parallel verbs, so 'deny' in (C) should be 'denies'; I find only this one error.
Directions (Q. Nos. 111 to 120) : Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error or errors in any underlined part(s). If you feel that there is no error in the sentence, choose (E) to signify ‘None of the above’.
(A) She was taken (B) aback from (C) Rani’s vehemence.
AShe was taken
Baback from
CRani’s vehemence.
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) aback from
Explanation
The correct idiom is 'taken aback by' (or 'at'), not 'from', so part (B) is wrong.
Directions (Q. Nos. 111 to 120) : Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error or errors in any underlined part(s). If you feel that there is no error in the sentence, choose (E) to signify ‘None of the above’.
(A) Who are you (B) to suggestive (C) a cure for his pain?
AWho are you
Bto suggestive
Ca cure for his pain?
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) to suggestive
Explanation
After 'to' the verb must be 'suggest', not 'suggestive', so part (B) is wrong.
Directions (Q. Nos. 111 to 120) : Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error or errors in any underlined part(s). If you feel that there is no error in the sentence, choose (E) to signify ‘None of the above’.
(A) God’s justice (B) will prevailed (C) in the end.
AGod’s justice
Bwill prevailed
Cin the end.
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) will prevailed
Explanation
After 'will' the base verb is needed: 'will prevail', so part (B) is wrong.
Directions (Q. Nos. 121 to 125) : Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blanks.
The world is slowly coming to _____ that we are staring at a climate crisis.
Arealize
Brealized
Crealizing
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) realize
Explanation
'Coming to realize' (infinitive 'to realize') is the correct form.
Directions (Q. Nos. 121 to 125) : Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blanks.
The old Neem tree which _____ in our compound for fifty years suddenly crashed to the ground last night.
Ahad stood
Bhas stood
Chas standing
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
Note: the official key gives (E), but 'had stood' in (A) also fits the sentence (an earlier past state before the crash); the key is kept as printed.
Directions (Q. Nos. 126 to 130) : Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions in the following sentences.
A gentleman should be true _____ his words.
Aof
Bby
Cfrom
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
The correct phrase is 'true to his words', but 'to' is not among the options, so (E).
Directions (Q. Nos. 126 to 130) : Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions in the following sentences.
Tagore was awarded the Nobel Prize _____ literature.
Ain
Bof
Cfor
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) in
Explanation
A Nobel Prize is awarded 'in' a field such as literature.
Directions (Q. Nos. 136 to 140) : Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase.
He won the game by the skin of his teeth. (underlined phrase: skin of his teeth)
AConfidence
BSheer effort
CJust barely
DMore than one of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Just barely
Explanation
'By the skin of one's teeth' means just barely, by a very narrow margin.
Directions (Q. Nos. 136 to 140) : Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase.
The villagers were left to scrape the barrel. (underlined phrase: left to scrape the barrel)
AUse all the ways to achieve the desired result
BTo be forced to use one’s last resource
CFight with each other
DMore than one of the above
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Correct answer: (B) To be forced to use one’s last resource
Explanation
'To scrape the barrel' means to be forced to use the last and poorest resources left.
Directions (Q. Nos. 136 to 140) : Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase.
He was trying to grab his forty winks. (underlined phrase: forty winks)
AWorthless object
BHidden treasure
CWinking man
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
'Forty winks' means a short nap, which is not among the options, so (E).
Directions (Q. Nos. 136 to 140) : Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase.
He was a proverbial man of straw. (underlined phrase: man of straw)
AA man with no means
BA man of character
CA man of no substance
DMore than one of the above
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Correct answer: (C) A man of no substance
Explanation
A 'man of straw' is a person of no substance or worth.
Directions (Q. Nos. 136 to 140) : Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase.
You have stirred a hornet’s nest. (underlined phrase: hornet’s nest)
ABees’ house
BDangerous place
CBirds’ resting place
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
'To stir a hornet's nest' means to cause a lot of trouble or angry reaction; none of the options says this, so (E).
Directions (Q. Nos. 141 to 145) : Choose the correct option for the change of voice of the following sentences.
Our task had been completed before sunset.
AWe have completed our task before sunset.
BWe complete our task before sunset.
CWe had completed our task before sunset.
DMore than one of the above
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Correct answer: (C) We had completed our task before sunset.
Explanation
Changing to active voice, 'had been completed' becomes 'had completed', giving option (C).
Directions (Q. Nos. 141 to 145) : Choose the correct option for the change of voice of the following sentences.
A lion may be helped by a little mouse.
AA little mouse may even help a lion.
BEven a little mouse may help a lion.
CA little mouse can help a lion.
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
The active form is 'A little mouse may help a lion'; the given options add 'even' or change 'may' to 'can', so none is exact: (E).
Directions (Q. Nos. 146 to 150) : Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blanks.
Unless she ______ the work completely, she will not be _____ to leave.
Afinishes; allowed
Bfinish; allow
Cwill finish; allowing
DMore than one of the above
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Correct answer: (A) finishes; allowed
Explanation
'Unless she finishes the work completely, she will not be allowed to leave': present simple after 'unless' and the passive participle 'allowed'.