Q701.Choose the option which is similar in meaning to the underlined word.
Galileo was assured that his observations were correct.
- AConvinced
- BCynical
- CSkeptical
- DDoubtful
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Concept: A synonym keeps the same sense as the word in its sentence.
- Assured here = made sure / fully certain.
- Convinced = firmly believing something is true → same sense.
- Cynical, Skeptical, Doubtful all show doubt – the reverse idea.
Trick: Three options share one 'doubt' family – the odd one out with positive certainty is the answer.
Answer: (A) Convinced
अवधारणा: Synonym वह शब्द है जो वाक्य में दिए शब्द का ही अर्थ दे।
- Assured = पूरी तरह आश्वस्त / निश्चिंत।
- Convinced = पक्का यक़ीन होना – वही अर्थ।
- Cynical, Skeptical, Doubtful – तीनों में शक का भाव है, जो उल्टा अर्थ है।
ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प एक ही 'शक' वाले समूह के हैं; अलग दिखने वाला (भरोसे वाला) शब्द ही उत्तर।
उत्तर: (A) Convinced
Q702.Choose the correct option to give a one-word substitution for the sentence given.
A person who talks excessively or continuously.
- APrecipitous
- BTaciturn
- CGarrulous
- DReserved
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Concept: Pick the single word that names a person who talks too much.
- Garrulous = over-talkative, chattering on and on.
- Taciturn / Reserved = speaks very little (opposite).
- Precipitous = very steep or hasty – unrelated.
Yaad rakhein: Similar words: loquacious, voluble, chatty – all mean talkative.
Answer: (C) Garrulous
अवधारणा: ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा बोलने वाले व्यक्ति के लिए एक शब्द चुनना है।
- Garrulous = बहुत बातूनी, लगातार बोलने वाला।
- Taciturn / Reserved = कम बोलने वाला (उल्टा अर्थ)।
- Precipitous = खड़ी ढलान / जल्दबाज़ी – असंबंधित।
याद रखें: Loquacious, voluble, chatty – ये भी 'बातूनी' के लिए प्रयोग होते हैं।
उत्तर: (C) Garrulous
Q703.Choose the one-word substitute for the sentence given below.
Ananya started her new hobby with great enthusiasm, keen to learn the basics as a beginner.
- AVeteran
- BApprentice
- CMentor
- DExpert
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Concept: A beginner who is learning a skill is called an apprentice.
- Clue: 'as a beginner', 'learn the basics'.
- Apprentice = learner / trainee at the start.
- Veteran, Expert = highly experienced; Mentor = one who guides others.
Trick: Beginner → Apprentice (also novice, tyro); experienced → veteran/expert.
Answer: (B) Apprentice
अवधारणा: किसी काम को सीखने वाला नया व्यक्ति apprentice कहलाता है।
- संकेत: 'beginner', 'basics सीखना'।
- Apprentice = नौसिखिया / प्रशिक्षु।
- Veteran, Expert = अनुभवी; Mentor = मार्गदर्शक – ये शुरुआती नहीं।
ट्रिक: नया सीखने वाला → Apprentice/Novice; पुराना अनुभवी → Veteran/Expert।
उत्तर: (B) Apprentice
Q704.Identify the grammatical error in the sentence below.
If he had spoken to my father, he would tell him where I was.
- Ahad spoken
- Btell him
- Cwhere I was
- DIf he had
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Concept: If + had + V3 → main clause must use would have + V3.
- 'If he had spoken' = past perfect → Type-3 (imaginary past).
- Main clause 'he would tell him' is wrong form.
- Correct: 'he would have told him where I was.'
Trick: See 'had + V3' in the if-part? The other part must have 'would/could have + V3'.
Answer: (B) tell him
अवधारणा: If + had + V3 हो तो दूसरे भाग में would have + V3 आता है।
- 'If he had spoken' – past perfect, यानी Type-3 conditional।
- 'he would tell him' गलत है।
- सही: 'he would have told him where I was.'
ट्रिक: If वाले भाग में 'had + V3' दिखे तो तुरंत 'would have + V3' ढूँढें।
उत्तर: (B) tell him
Q705.Choose the correctly spelt word:
- AExaggerate
- BExaggarete
- CExageerate
- DExaggarate
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Concept: Check the letters of the commonly misspelt word 'exaggerate'.
- Correct form: exaggerate.
- It has a double 'g' and ends with '-erate'.
- Others misplace 'a/e' or double the wrong letter.
Trick: Break it: ex + ag + ger + ate – 'g' twice, 'e' after the g's.
Answer: (A) Exaggerate
अवधारणा: अक्सर गलत लिखे जाने वाले शब्द 'exaggerate' की सही वर्तनी पहचानें।
- सही रूप: exaggerate।
- दो 'g' और उसके बाद '-erate'।
- बाकी विकल्पों में a/e की जगह या दोहरा अक्षर गलत है।
ट्रिक: ex + ag + ger + ate – ऐसे तोड़कर याद रखें।
उत्तर: (A) Exaggerate
Q706.Choose the best option to replace the underlined part to improve the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution.'
She doesn't understand why the kitten keeps running over that tree.
- Aon that tree
- Bacross that tree
- Caround that tree
- DNo substitution
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Concept: 'Around' shows movement in a circle about something.
- A kitten keeps running in circles about the tree.
- 'Over' = above / across the top – not natural here.
- So: running around that tree.
Yaad rakhein: Around = circular movement; across = side to side; over = above.
Answer: (C) around that tree
अवधारणा: किसी चीज़ के चारों ओर घूमने के लिए 'around' लगता है।
- बिल्ली का बच्चा पेड़ के चारों ओर दौड़ रहा है।
- 'Over' = ऊपर से – यहाँ ठीक नहीं।
- सही: running around that tree.
याद रखें: Around = गोल घूमना, Across = आर-पार, Over = ऊपर से।
उत्तर: (C) around that tree
Q707.Choose the best option to replace the underlined part to improve the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution.'
Naman is good in mathematics but weak in Physics.
- AGood for mathematics
- BGood with mathematics
- CGood at mathematics
- DNo substitution
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Concept: 'Good' takes 'at' for a subject or skill.
- We say good at maths, good at games.
- 'Good in' is not standard for a skill.
- Correct: Naman is good at mathematics.
Yaad rakhein: Good/bad/clever/expert at a skill; but good with people/tools.
Answer: (C) Good at mathematics
अवधारणा: किसी विषय/कौशल में अच्छा होने के लिए 'good at' प्रयोग होता है।
- सही रूप: good at maths, good at games।
- 'Good in' मानक प्रयोग नहीं है।
- सही: Naman is good at mathematics.
याद रखें: Good/bad/expert at कोई skill; good with लोग/औज़ार।
उत्तर: (C) Good at mathematics
Q708.From the alternatives given below, select the correct passive voice of the following sentence.
Cut the red cable all at once; otherwise, you have to throw the entire thing out of the room with your maximum strength.
- ALet the red cable be cut all at once; otherwise, the entire thing has to throw out of the room with your maximum strength.
- BLet the red cable cut all at once; otherwise, the entire thing has to be thrown out of the room by you with your maximum strength.
- CLet the red cable be cut all at once; otherwise, the entire thing has to be thrown out of the room by you with your maximum strength.
- DLet the red cable be cut all at once; otherwise, the entire thing has to be thrown out with your maximum strength of the room by you.
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Concept: Imperative → Let + object + be + V3; have to + V1 → has to be + V3.
- 'Cut the red cable' → Let the red cable be cut.
- 'you have to throw the entire thing' → the entire thing has to be thrown … by you.
- Keep phrase order: out of the room → by you → with your maximum strength.
- (A) misses 'be thrown'; (B) misses 'be cut'; (D) jumbles the order.
Trick: Check both 'be' words first – only options with 'be cut' AND 'be thrown' survive.
Answer: (C) Let the red cable be cut all at once; otherwise, the entire thing has to be thrown out of the room by you with your maximum strength.
अवधारणा: आज्ञार्थक वाक्य → Let + object + be + V3; have to + V1 → has to be + V3।
- 'Cut the red cable' → Let the red cable be cut।
- दूसरा भाग → the entire thing has to be thrown … by you।
- शब्द-क्रम वही रहे: out of the room, फिर by you, फिर with your maximum strength।
- (A) में 'be thrown', (B) में 'be cut' नहीं है; (D) का क्रम गड़बड़ है।
ट्रिक: पहले देखें कि 'be cut' और 'be thrown' दोनों किसमें हैं – बाकी तुरंत बाहर।
उत्तर: (C) Let the red cable be cut all at once; otherwise, the entire thing has to be thrown out of the room by you with your maximum strength.
Q709.Choose the correct indirect narration of the following statement from the given alternatives:
Akshay said to Riya, 'I have very often informed you that we have to attend the meeting every Monday."
- AAkshay told Riya that he had very often informed her that they had to attend the meeting every Monday.
- BAkshay told Riya that she must very often informed her that they had to attend the meeting every Monday.
- CAkshay told Riya that he had very often been informing her that they had to attend the meeting every Monday.
- DAkshay told Riya that he had very often informed her that they had been attending the meeting every Monday.
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Concept: Past reporting verb → have + V3 becomes had + V3; have to → had to.
- said to → told; join with 'that'.
- I → he, you → her, we → they.
- have informed → had informed; have to attend → had to attend.
- 'very often' and 'every Monday' stay unchanged.
Trick: Pronouns first: only 'he … her … they' options remain; then pick plain 'had informed'.
Answer: (A) Akshay told Riya that he had very often informed her that they had to attend the meeting every Monday.
अवधारणा: Reporting verb past हो तो have + V3 → had + V3 और have to → had to।
- said to → told, जोड़ने के लिए 'that'।
- I → he, you → her, we → they।
- have informed → had informed; have to attend → had to attend।
- 'very often', 'every Monday' नहीं बदलते।
ट्रिक: पहले pronoun जाँचें, फिर tense – सिर्फ़ (A) दोनों में सही है।
उत्तर: (A) Akshay told Riya that he had very often informed her that they had to attend the meeting every Monday.
Q710.The following sentence has two blanks. Choose the most suitable set of prepositions from the given options to fill in the blanks and complete the sentence meaningfully.
My uncle lives Park Street the post office.
- Aat, near
- Bon, next to
- Cat, besides
- Din, beside
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Concept: Street/road names take 'on'; 'next to' = right beside.
- Blank 1: lives on Park Street (street name).
- Blank 2: next to the post office = adjacent.
- 'Besides' = in addition to – not a place word.
Yaad rakhein: At = exact address (at 12 Park Street); on = street; in = city/area.
Answer: (B) on, next to
अवधारणा: सड़क/गली के नाम से पहले 'on'; 'next to' = ठीक बगल में।
- पहला blank: lives on Park Street।
- दूसरा blank: next to the post office = बगल में।
- 'Besides' = इसके अलावा – स्थान नहीं बताता।
याद रखें: At = पूरा पता (at 12 Park Street), on = सड़क, in = शहर/इलाका।
उत्तर: (B) on, next to
Q711.Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Alleviate
- AExacerbate
- BMitigate
- CAllay
- DAssuage
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Concept: Alleviate = make (pain/problem) less; antonym = make it worse.
- Exacerbate = to worsen → opposite.
- Mitigate, Allay, Assuage = reduce/soothe → synonyms of alleviate.
Trick: Three options mean the same thing (lessen) – that group cannot be the antonym.
Answer: (A) Exacerbate
अवधारणा: Alleviate = दर्द/समस्या कम करना; उल्टा = और बढ़ा देना।
- Exacerbate = बिगाड़ना/बढ़ाना → विलोम।
- Mitigate, Allay, Assuage = कम करना → ये पर्यायवाची हैं।
ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प एक जैसे अर्थ वाले हों तो वे उत्तर नहीं; अलग वाला ही antonym।
उत्तर: (A) Exacerbate
Q712.Change the following sentence into the Active form.
Breakfast is being prepared by my mother.
- ABreakfast prepared my mother.
- BMy mother is preparing breakfast.
- CMy mother prepares breakfast.
- DMy mother was preparing breakfast.
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Concept: is being + V3 (passive) ↔ is + V-ing (active); tense stays the same.
- Agent 'my mother' becomes subject; 'breakfast' becomes object.
- is being prepared → is preparing.
- Result: My mother is preparing breakfast.
Trick: 'being' in passive = continuous tense → look for '-ing' in the active.
Answer: (B) My mother is preparing breakfast.
अवधारणा: is being + V3 (passive) का active रूप is + V-ing; tense नहीं बदलता।
- 'my mother' subject बनेगा, 'breakfast' object।
- is being prepared → is preparing।
- वाक्य: My mother is preparing breakfast.
ट्रिक: Passive में 'being' दिखे तो active में '-ing' वाला विकल्प चुनें।
उत्तर: (B) My mother is preparing breakfast.
Q713.Choose the option that is the most appropriate conversion of the following sentence into Direct Speech.
She asked me if I had ever been to the Vatican City.
- AShe said, 'You have ever been to the Vatican City?'
- BShe asked, "Do you ever go to the Vatican City?"
- CShe asked me, 'Have you been to the Vatican City?'
- DShe said to me, "Have you ever been to the Vatican City?"
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Concept: 'asked if' = yes/no question; reverse the tense back-shift.
- asked me → said to me; question form: auxiliary before subject.
- had ever been → have ever been; I → you.
- "Have you ever been to the Vatican City?" – keeps 'ever'.
Trick: Check that 'ever' and a proper question order are both kept – only (D) does.
Answer: (D) She said to me, "Have you ever been to the Vatican City?"
अवधारणा: 'asked if' = हाँ/ना वाला प्रश्न; tense को वापस मूल रूप में लाएँ।
- asked me → said to me; प्रश्न में helping verb subject से पहले।
- had ever been → have ever been; I → you।
- सही: "Have you ever been to the Vatican City?"
ट्रिक: 'ever' और प्रश्न-क्रम दोनों जिसमें हों – वही विकल्प सही।
उत्तर: (D) She said to me, "Have you ever been to the Vatican City?"
Q714.The following sentence has two blanks. Choose the most suitable set of prepositions from the given options to complete the sentence meaningfully. He refrained making public statements and instead concentrated
internal discussions.
- Afrom, on
- Bof, in
- Cfor, by
- Dwith, to
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Concept: refrain from (stop oneself); concentrate on (focus).
- He refrained from making statements.
- …concentrated on internal discussions.
- Fixed pairs – no other preposition fits.
Yaad rakhein: Similar pairs: abstain from, desist from; focus on, depend on.
Answer: (A) from, on
अवधारणा: refrain के साथ from, concentrate के साथ on आता है।
- refrained from making statements।
- concentrated on internal discussions।
- ये तय जोड़े हैं, बदलते नहीं।
याद रखें: ऐसे ही: abstain from, desist from; focus on, depend on।
उत्तर: (A) from, on
Q715.One of these words is spelled incorrectly. Which one is it?
- AGovernment
- BEmbellish
- CConscious
- DPercieve
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Concept: 'i before e except after c' – so it is perceive.
- Correct: Perceive (like receive, deceive).
- 'Percieve' breaks the rule, so it is the misspelt word.
- Government, Embellish and Conscious are all spelt correctly.
Trick: After 'c' write 'ei': receive, ceiling, conceive, perceive.
Answer: (D) Percieve
अवधारणा: नियम: 'c' के बाद 'ei' लिखा जाता है – perceive।
- सही: Perceive (जैसे receive, deceive)।
- 'Percieve' में नियम टूटा है, इसलिए यही गलत वर्तनी है।
- Government, Embellish और Conscious की वर्तनी सही है।
ट्रिक: c के बाद 'ei': receive, ceiling, conceive, perceive।
उत्तर: (D) Percieve
Q716.Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect voice. Shraddha said to him, 'You were working.'
- AShraddha told him that he was working.
- BShraddha told him that he had been working.
- CShraddha told him that you had been working.
- DShraddha told him that she had been working.
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Concept: Past reporting verb: was/were + V-ing → had been + V-ing.
- said to him → told him that.
- 'You' (the listener = him) → he.
- were working → had been working.
Trick: Pronoun 'he' cuts (C),(D); tense 'had been' cuts (A).
Answer: (B) Shraddha told him that he had been working.
अवधारणा: Reporting verb past हो तो were + V-ing → had been + V-ing।
- said to him → told him that।
- 'You' (सुनने वाला) → he।
- were working → had been working।
ट्रिक: 'he' से (C),(D) बाहर; 'had been' से (A) बाहर।
उत्तर: (B) Shraddha told him that he had been working.
Q717.One of these words is spelled incorrectly. Which one is it?
- AMagnanimous
- BVehement
- CPerseverance
- DRecalcitrent
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Concept: Recalcitrant (stubbornly disobedient) ends in '-ant'.
- Correct: Recalcitrant.
- Given 'Recalcitrent' wrongly uses '-ent'.
- Magnanimous, Vehement, Perseverance are correct.
Yaad rakhein: -ant words: defiant, arrogant, recalcitrant; -ent words: vehement, patient.
Answer: (D) Recalcitrent
अवधारणा: Recalcitrant (ज़िद्दी, आज्ञा न मानने वाला) '-ant' पर खत्म होता है।
- सही: Recalcitrant।
- 'Recalcitrent' में '-ent' गलत है।
- Magnanimous, Vehement, Perseverance सही वर्तनी हैं।
याद रखें: -ant: defiant, arrogant; -ent: vehement, patient – याद रखें।
उत्तर: (D) Recalcitrent
Directions (Qs. 18-22): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Schools function as busy communities, and so do the dedicated individuals who keep them running. From teachers and principals to bus drivers, cafeteria staff, and custodians, every school employee plays a vital part in creating a safe learning environment. While parents often view teachers as the primary educators, the consistent efforts of support staff frequently go unappreciated.
The daily routine of a school worker is defined by early mornings, constant noise, and physical demands. Custodians might have to clean entire hallways before the first bell rings, while cafeteria workers ensure that hundreds of meals are prepared on a tight schedule. School employees manage
complex schedules with accuracy, and administrative staff often handle stressful parent interactions throughout the day.
What makes their profession even more demanding is the invisible pressure. School employees absorb the anxieties, behavioral issues, and personal struggles of students regularly. Yet, despite the mental fatigue, most stay dedicated to their roles out of a genuine desire to help children succeed.
In recent times, particularly with the rise of remote learning challenges, appreciation for the stability schools provide has increased. However, adequate funding, emotional resources, and mutual respect are still necessary to guarantee the satisfaction of those who shape the future.
Q718.Which sentence from the passage is written in the present perfect tense?
- ASchools function as busy communities.
- BAppreciation for the stability schools provide has increased.
- CEvery school employee plays a vital part.
- DMost stay dedicated to their roles.
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Concept: Present perfect = has/have + past participle (V3).
- (B) 'has increased' = has + V3 ✔
- (A) function, (C) plays, (D) stay = simple present.
Trick: Just scan for 'has/have' + V3 – nothing else needed.
Answer: (B) Appreciation for the stability schools provide has increased.
अवधारणा: Present perfect = has/have + V3।
- (B) 'has increased' = has + V3 ✔
- (A) function, (C) plays, (D) stay – simple present।
ट्रिक: सिर्फ़ 'has/have + V3' ढूँढें – तुरंत उत्तर।
उत्तर: (B) Appreciation for the stability schools provide has increased.
Directions (Qs. 18-22): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Schools function as busy communities, and so do the dedicated individuals who keep them running. From teachers and principals to bus drivers, cafeteria staff, and custodians, every school employee plays a vital part in creating a safe learning environment. While parents often view teachers as the primary educators, the consistent efforts of support staff frequently go unappreciated.
The daily routine of a school worker is defined by early mornings, constant noise, and physical demands. Custodians might have to clean entire hallways before the first bell rings, while cafeteria workers ensure that hundreds of meals are prepared on a tight schedule. School employees manage
complex schedules with accuracy, and administrative staff often handle stressful parent interactions throughout the day.
What makes their profession even more demanding is the invisible pressure. School employees absorb the anxieties, behavioral issues, and personal struggles of students regularly. Yet, despite the mental fatigue, most stay dedicated to their roles out of a genuine desire to help children succeed.
In recent times, particularly with the rise of remote learning challenges, appreciation for the stability schools provide has increased. However, adequate funding, emotional resources, and mutual respect are still necessary to guarantee the satisfaction of those who shape the future.
Q719.Which sentence from the passage contains a modal verb?
- ACustodians might have to clean entire hallways before the first bell rings.
- BSchool employees manage complex schedules with accuracy.
- CThe daily routine of a school worker is defined by early mornings.
- DSchool employees absorb the anxieties of students.
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Concept: Modals: can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, must.
- (A) has might → possibility.
- Others use ordinary verbs: manage, is defined, absorb.
Trick: Look for any word from the modal list – only one option has it.
Answer: (A) Custodians might have to clean entire hallways before the first bell rings.
अवधारणा: Modal: can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, must।
- (A) में might है – संभावना दर्शाता है।
- बाकी में साधारण क्रियाएँ हैं: manage, is defined, absorb।
ट्रिक: Modal सूची का कोई शब्द खोजें – सिर्फ़ एक विकल्प में है।
उत्तर: (A) Custodians might have to clean entire hallways before the first bell rings.
Directions (Qs. 18-22): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Schools function as busy communities, and so do the dedicated individuals who keep them running. From teachers and principals to bus drivers, cafeteria staff, and custodians, every school employee plays a vital part in creating a safe learning environment. While parents often view teachers as the primary educators, the consistent efforts of support staff frequently go unappreciated.
The daily routine of a school worker is defined by early mornings, constant noise, and physical demands. Custodians might have to clean entire hallways before the first bell rings, while cafeteria workers ensure that hundreds of meals are prepared on a tight schedule. School employees manage
complex schedules with accuracy, and administrative staff often handle stressful parent interactions throughout the day.
What makes their profession even more demanding is the invisible pressure. School employees absorb the anxieties, behavioral issues, and personal struggles of students regularly. Yet, despite the mental fatigue, most stay dedicated to their roles out of a genuine desire to help children succeed.
In recent times, particularly with the rise of remote learning challenges, appreciation for the stability schools provide has increased. However, adequate funding, emotional resources, and mutual respect are still necessary to guarantee the satisfaction of those who shape the future.
Q720.What does the word 'demands' mean in the context of the sentence "...constant noise, and physical demands'?
- AA strict order given by a boss
- BAn economic need for a product
- CPhysical requirements or labor
- DA question asked forcefully
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Concept: Meaning depends on the words around it in the passage.
- List: early mornings, noise, physical demands = job hardships.
- Example given: cleaning hallways, cooking hundreds of meals.
- So 'demands' = physical requirements / labour.
Trick: 'Physical' sits right before 'demands' – choose the option that also says physical.
Answer: (C) Physical requirements or labor
अवधारणा: शब्द का अर्थ अनुच्छेद में आसपास के शब्दों से तय होता है।
- सूची: सुबह जल्दी, शोर, physical demands – काम की कठिनाइयाँ।
- उदाहरण: गलियारे साफ करना, सैकड़ों भोजन बनाना।
- अतः demands = शारीरिक श्रम / ज़रूरतें।
ट्रिक: 'physical' शब्द साथ में है – उसी से मेल खाता विकल्प चुनें।
उत्तर: (C) Physical requirements or labor
