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Q5741.

In an office, 75 employees can finish a project in 60 days. After few days, 15
employees left the job and the project was completed in 65 days. After how many days did the 15 employees leave?

एक कार्यालय में, 75 कर्मचारी किसी परियोजना को 60 दिनों में पूरा कर सकते हैं। कुछ दिनों के बाद, 15
कर्मचारियों ने काम छोड़ दिया और परियोजना 65 दिनों में पूरी हुई। 15 कर्मचारियों ने कितने दिनों के बाद काम छोड़ा था?

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Concept: Total work in man-days stays constant: $75 \times 60 = 4500$ .

Let 15 leave after $x$ days: $75 x + 60 (65 - x) = 4500$
$15 x + 3900 = 4500 \Rightarrow x = 40$

Trick: Extra 5 days by 60 men $= 300$ man-days $=$ work lost by 15 men in $(60 - x)$ days: $15 (60 - x) = 300 \Rightarrow x = 40$ .

Answer: (D) 40

अवधारणा: कुल कार्य (मानव-दिवस) स्थिर: $75 \times 60 = 4500$ ।

माना 15 कर्मचारी $x$ दिन बाद गए: $75 x + 60 (65 - x) = 4500$
$15 x + 3900 = 4500 \Rightarrow x = 40$

ट्रिक: अतिरिक्त 5 दिन × 60 $= 300$ = 15 कर्मचारियों का $(60 - x)$ दिन का काम: $x = 40$ ।

उत्तर: (D) 40

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeTime and Work – Man-daysSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2 →

Q5742.

Ramesh borrowed ₹15,000 at a certain rate of simple interest from a bank. He repaid (the principal but not interest) ₹6,000 after 5 years, and after 5 more years he paid
₹18,600 and settled his account. Find the rate of simple interest per annum.

रमेश ने एक बैंक से साधारण ब्याज की एक निश्चित दर पर ₹15,000 उधार लिए। उसने 5 वर्ष बाद ₹6,000 (मूलधन, ब्याज नहीं) चुकाए, और 5 वर्ष और बीतने के बाद उसने
₹18,600 का भुगतान करके अपना खाता निपटा दिया। साधारण ब्याज की वार्षिक दर ज्ञात कीजिए।

A12%
B10%
C8%
D6%

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Concept: SI is charged on the outstanding principal for each period: $SI = \frac{P R T}{100}$ .

First 5 years on ₹15,000: $\frac{15000 \times R \times 5}{100} = 750 R$
Next 5 years on ₹9,000: $\frac{9000 \times R \times 5}{100} = 450 R$
Final payment $= 9000 + 750 R + 450 R = 18600 \Rightarrow 1200 R = 9600$
$R = 8 %$

Trick: Interest paid $= 18600 - 9000 = 9600$ on "principal-years" $15000 \times 5 + 9000 \times 5 = 120000$ : $R = \frac{9600}{1200} = 8 %$ .

Answer: (C) 8%

अवधारणा: हर अवधि में बकाया मूलधन पर SI: $SI = \frac{P R T}{100}$ ।

पहले 5 वर्ष ₹15,000 पर: $750 R$
अगले 5 वर्ष ₹9,000 पर: $450 R$
अंतिम भुगतान $= 9000 + 1200 R = 18600 \Rightarrow R = 8 %$

ट्रिक: कुल ब्याज $= 9600$ , मूलधन-वर्ष $= 120000$ : $R = \frac{9600}{1200} = 8 %$ ।

उत्तर: (C) 8%

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeSimple InterestSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2 →

Q5743.

Let ABC, PQR be two congruent triangles such that ∠A = ∠P = 90 °. If BC = 17 cm, PR = 8 cm, find AB (in cm).

मान लीजिए ABC, PQR दो सर्वांगसम त्रिभुज इस प्रकार हैं कि ∠A = ∠P = 90 ° है। यदि BC = 17 cm, PR = 8 cm है, तो AB (cm में) ज्ञात कीजिए।

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Concept: In congruent triangles ABC ≅ PQR, corresponding sides are equal: AC = PR.

$∠ A = 90^{\circ}$ , so BC $= 17$ is the hypotenuse
AC $=$ PR $= 8 cm$
$A B = \sqrt{17^{2} - 8^{2}} = \sqrt{289 - 64} = \sqrt{225} = 15$

Yaad rakhein: 8, 15, 17 is a Pythagorean triplet.

Answer: (B) 15

अवधारणा: सर्वांगसम ABC ≅ PQR में संगत भुजाएँ बराबर: AC = PR।

$∠ A = 90^{\circ}$ , अतः BC $= 17$ कर्ण है
AC $=$ PR $= 8 cm$
$A B = \sqrt{17^{2} - 8^{2}} = \sqrt{225} = 15$

याद रखें: 8, 15, 17 पाइथागोरस त्रिक है।

उत्तर: (B) 15

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeCongruent triangles – PythagorasSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2 →

Q5744.

Study the pie-chart given below, and answer the question that follows.
Percentage-wise break up of students in terms of specialisation in BTech

What is the total number of students having specialisation in CSE, ECE and CIVIL?

नीचे दिए गए पाई-चार्ट का अध्ययन कीजिए और उसके बाद आने वाले प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए।
BTech में विशेषज्ञता के आधार पर विद्यार्थियों का प्रतिशत-वार विभाजन

CSE, ECE और CIVIL में विशेषज्ञता रखने वाले विद्यार्थियों की कुल संख्या कितनी है?

A2680
B2840
C2860
D2480

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Concept: Add the required percentages, then take that percentage of the total.

CSE + ECE + CIVIL $= 22 + 10 + 8 = 40 %$
$40 %$ of 6700 $= 2680$

Trick: 1% of 6700 = 67, so 40% $= 67 \times 40 = 2680$ .

Answer: (A) 2680

अवधारणा: आवश्यक प्रतिशत जोड़ें, फिर कुल का वह प्रतिशत लें।

CSE + ECE + CIVIL $= 22 + 10 + 8 = 40 %$
6700 का $40 % = 2680$

ट्रिक: 6700 का 1% = 67, अतः 40% $= 67 \times 40 = 2680$ ।

उत्तर: (A) 2680

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeData Interpretation – Pie chartSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2 →

Q5745.

The LCM and HCF of two numbers are 1105 and 5. If the LCM is 17 times the first
number, then find the two numbers.

दो संख्याओं का LCM और HCF क्रमशः 1105 और 5 है। यदि LCM पहली
संख्या का 17 गुना है, तो दोनों संख्याएँ ज्ञात कीजिए।

A65 and 8565 और 85
B55 and 8555 और 85
C65 and 7565 और 75
D60 and 8060 और 80

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Concept: Product of two numbers = HCF × LCM.

First number $= \frac{1105}{17} = 65$
Second $= \frac{1105 \times 5}{65} = 85$
Check: HCF(65, 85) = 5 ✓

Trick: Both numbers must be multiples of the HCF 5 and the first must be $\frac{1105}{17} = 65$ – only (A) fits.

Answer: (A) 65 and 85

अवधारणा: दो संख्याओं का गुणनफल = HCF × LCM।

पहली संख्या $= \frac{1105}{17} = 65$
दूसरी $= \frac{1105 \times 5}{65} = 85$
जाँच: HCF(65, 85) = 5 ✓

ट्रिक: पहली संख्या 65 वाला केवल एक विकल्प (65 और 85) सही बैठता है।

उत्तर: (A) 65 and 85

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeHCF and LCMSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2 →

Q5746.

Akshita and Raina are typing a book, but have only one laptop to work upon. They
decided that they will work on alternate basis such that Akshita works for the first day, Raina works for the second day, Akshita for the third day and so on. Akshita alone can finish the typing work in 16 days, while Raina will take 24 days if she works alone on the entire book. How many days will they take to finish the typing work if they work on alternate basis?

अक्षिता और रैना एक पुस्तक टाइप कर रही हैं, लेकिन उनके पास काम करने के लिए केवल एक लैपटॉप है। उन्होंने
निर्णय लिया कि वे बारी-बारी से इस प्रकार काम करेंगी कि पहले दिन अक्षिता काम करेगी, दूसरे दिन रैना, तीसरे दिन अक्षिता और इसी प्रकार आगे। अक्षिता अकेले टाइपिंग का कार्य 16 दिनों में पूरा कर सकती है, जबकि रैना अकेले पूरी पुस्तक पर काम करने पर 24 दिन लेगी। यदि वे बारी-बारी से काम करें, तो उन्हें टाइपिंग का कार्य पूरा करने में कितने दिन लगेंगे?

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Concept: Take total work = LCM(16, 24) = 48 units; Akshita 3 units/day, Raina 2 units/day.

Every 2-day cycle: $3 + 2 = 5$ units
9 cycles (18 days): $45$ units; left $= 3$ units
Day 19 is Akshita’s turn: she does 3 units → work done

Trick: Stop the cycles before the total and check who works next – here it is exactly 1 day of Akshita.

Answer: (C) 19

अवधारणा: कुल कार्य = LCM(16, 24) = 48 इकाई; अक्षिता 3/दिन, रैना 2/दिन।

हर 2 दिन का चक्र: $3 + 2 = 5$ इकाई
9 चक्र (18 दिन): $45$ इकाई; शेष $= 3$
19वाँ दिन अक्षिता का: 3 इकाई → कार्य पूरा

ट्रिक: कुल से पहले चक्र रोकें और देखें अगली बारी किसकी है – यहाँ अक्षिता का ठीक 1 दिन।

उत्तर: (C) 19

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeTime and Work – Alternate daysSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2 →

Q5747.

A train covers a distance of 540 km between two stations in 240 minutes. It travels at a speed of 90 km/h to another station in 5 hours. What is the average speed of the train (in km/h)?

एक रेलगाड़ी दो स्टेशनों के बीच 540 km की दूरी 240 मिनट में तय करती है। वह 90 km/h की चाल से 5 घंटे में दूसरे स्टेशन तक यात्रा करती है। रेलगाड़ी की औसत चाल (km/h में) कितनी है?

A112
B110
C100
D120

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Concept: Average speed $= \frac{Total distance}{Total time}$ .

Part 1: 540 km in 240 min $= 4$ h
Part 2: $90 \times 5 = 450$ km in 5 h
Average $= \frac{540 + 450}{4 + 5} = \frac{990}{9} = 110 km/h$

Trick: Never average the speeds (135 and 90) directly – times differ.

Answer: (B) 110

अवधारणा: औसत चाल $= \frac{कुल दूरी}{कुल समय}$ ।

भाग 1: 540 km, 240 मिनट $= 4$ घंटे
भाग 2: $90 \times 5 = 450$ km, 5 घंटे
औसत $= \frac{990}{9} = 110 km/h$

ट्रिक: चालों (135 और 90) का सीधा औसत न लें – समय अलग हैं।

उत्तर: (B) 110

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeSpeed – Average speedSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2 →

Q5748.

The heights of two cones are in the ratio 7:5 and their diameters are in the ratio 10:21. What is the ratio of their volumes? (Where

π = \frac{22}{7}

)

दो शंकुओं की ऊँचाइयों का अनुपात 7:5 है और उनके व्यासों का अनुपात 10:21 है। उनके आयतनों का अनुपात क्या है? (जहाँ

π = \frac{22}{7}

)

A26:47
B14:19
C20:63
D17:21

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Concept: $V = \frac{1}{3} π r^{2} h$ , so $V_{1} : V_{2} = d_{1}^{2} h_{1} : d_{2}^{2} h_{2}$ .

$V_{1} : V_{2} = 10^{2} \times 7 : 21^{2} \times 5$
$= 700 : 2205$
Divide by 35: $20 : 63$

Trick: Cancel early: $\frac{100 \times 7}{441 \times 5} = \frac{20 \times 7}{441} = \frac{20}{63}$ .

Answer: (C) 20 : 63

अवधारणा: $V = \frac{1}{3} π r^{2} h$ , अतः $V_{1} : V_{2} = d_{1}^{2} h_{1} : d_{2}^{2} h_{2}$ ।

$V_{1} : V_{2} = 10^{2} \times 7 : 21^{2} \times 5$
$= 700 : 2205$
35 से भाग: $20 : 63$

ट्रिक: पहले काटें: $\frac{100 \times 7}{441 \times 5} = \frac{20}{63}$ ।

उत्तर: (C) 20 : 63

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeMensuration – ConeSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2 →

Q5749.

What is the difference between a single discount of 35% on ₹700 and two successive discounts of 18% and 12% on the same amount (correct to two places of decimals)?

₹700 पर 35% की एकल छूट तथा उसी राशि पर 18% और 12% की दो क्रमिक छूटों के बीच का अंतर (दशमलव के दो स्थानों तक सही) कितना है?

A₹51.20
B₹50.12
C₹52.10
D₹49.80

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Concept: Two successive discounts $a %$ and $b %$ equal one discount of $a + b - \frac{a b}{100} %$ .

$18 + 12 - \frac{18 \times 12}{100} = 30 - 2.16 = 27.84 %$
Difference of discounts $= 35 - 27.84 = 7.16 %$
$7.16 %$ of 700 $= 50.12$

Trick: Directly: $700 \times 0.82 \times 0.88 = 505.12$ vs $700 \times 0.65 = 455$ → gap ₹50.12.

Answer: (B) ₹50.12

अवधारणा: क्रमिक बट्टे $a %$ व $b %$ = एकल बट्टा $a + b - \frac{a b}{100} %$ ।

$18 + 12 - \frac{18 \times 12}{100} = 27.84 %$
अंतर $= 35 - 27.84 = 7.16 %$
700 का $7.16 % = 50.12$

ट्रिक: सीधे: $700 \times 0.82 \times 0.88 = 505.12$ बनाम $455$ → अंतर ₹50.12।

उत्तर: (B) ₹50.12

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeDiscount – Successive discountsSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2 →

Q5750.

Study the given pie-chart and answer the question that follows.
The pie-chart shows the sale of different fruits in a shop in a day.

If a total of 1200 kg of fruits were sold in a day, calculate the amount of bananas sold (in kg).

दिए गए पाई-चार्ट का अध्ययन कीजिए और उसके बाद आने वाले प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए।
पाई-चार्ट एक दिन में एक दुकान में विभिन्न फलों की बिक्री दर्शाता है।

यदि एक दिन में कुल 1200 kg फल बेचे गए, तो बेचे गए केलों की मात्रा (kg में) की गणना कीजिए।

A360
B290
C330
D260

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Concept: Amount of a fruit $=$ its percentage of the total sale.

Banana $= 30 %$
$30 %$ of 1200 kg $= 360$ kg

Trick: 10% of 1200 = 120, so 30% $= 360$ .

Answer: (A) 360

अवधारणा: किसी फल की मात्रा $=$ कुल बिक्री का उसका प्रतिशत।

केला $= 30 %$
1200 kg का $30 % = 360$ kg

ट्रिक: 1200 का 10% = 120, अतः 30% $= 360$ ।

उत्तर: (A) 360

SSC CPO Paper IQuantitative AptitudeData Interpretation – Pie chartSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2 →

Q5751.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Transparent

ACrossover
BLinger
COpaque
DOppress

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Concept: Transparent means clear, allowing light to pass so that objects behind can be seen clearly.

Its opposite is something that does not let light pass through: Opaque.
Crossover = a movement from one style/field to another; Linger = stay longer; Oppress = treat cruelly — none is opposite to 'transparent'.

Yaad rakhein: Transparent (पारदर्शी) ↔ Translucent (अर्धपारदर्शी) ↔ Opaque (अपारदर्शी) — a common trio in science and vocabulary.

Answer: (C) Opaque

अवधारणा: Transparent का अर्थ है पारदर्शी — जिससे प्रकाश पार हो और उसके पीछे की वस्तु साफ दिखे।

इसका विलोम वह है जिससे प्रकाश पार न हो: Opaque (अपारदर्शी)।
Crossover = एक क्षेत्र से दूसरे में जाना; Linger = देर तक रुकना; Oppress = अत्याचार करना — इनमें से कोई विलोम नहीं।

याद रखें: Transparent (पारदर्शी), Translucent (अर्धपारदर्शी), Opaque (अपारदर्शी) — तीनों को साथ याद रखें।

उत्तर: (C) Opaque

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionAntonymsSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2 →

Q5752.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The office management was in dire straits after the financial crash.

ATo be extremely happy
BIn a very bad situation
CBeing direct or fair
DTo walk on already trodden paths

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Concept: The idiom in dire straits means being in a very difficult or dangerous situation, especially financially.

'Dire' = terrible; 'straits' = a narrow, difficult passage of water — so a ship in dire straits is in serious trouble.
After a financial crash, the office management was naturally in a very bad situation.
'Extremely happy', 'direct or fair' and 'walking trodden paths' do not fit the context of a crash.

Trick: Dire = very serious; think 'dire need', 'dire consequences' — always something bad.

Answer: (B) In a very bad situation

अवधारणा: मुहावरा in dire straits का अर्थ है बहुत कठिन या बुरी स्थिति में होना, विशेषकर आर्थिक रूप से।

'Dire' = भयानक; 'straits' = संकरा, कठिन समुद्री रास्ता — यानी गंभीर संकट।
Financial crash के बाद office management स्वाभाविक रूप से बुरी स्थिति में थी।
बाकी विकल्प (खुश होना, सीधा/निष्पक्ष होना, पुराने रास्ते पर चलना) संदर्भ से मेल नहीं खाते।

ट्रिक: Dire = बहुत गंभीर; 'dire need', 'dire consequences' — हमेशा बुरी बात।

उत्तर: (B) In a very bad situation

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionIdioms and PhrasesSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2 →

Q5753.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

APuzzled
BNasal
CCouncel
DEmbezzlement

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Concept: Check each word letter by letter against its standard spelling.

Puzzled, Nasal and Embezzlement are all spelt correctly.
Councel is wrong — the word is Counsel (advice / a lawyer) or Council (an advisory body); 'councel' does not exist.

Trick: Counsel = advice (with s, like 'suggestion'); Council = a group (with c, like 'committee').

Answer: (C) Councel

अवधारणा: हर शब्द की मानक वर्तनी (spelling) से तुलना करें।

Puzzled, Nasal और Embezzlement सही लिखे हैं।
Councel गलत है — सही शब्द Counsel (सलाह/वकील) या Council (परिषद) है; 'councel' कोई शब्द नहीं।

ट्रिक: Counsel = सलाह (s — suggestion); Council = परिषद (c — committee)।

उत्तर: (C) Councel

SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSpelling ErrorsSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 2 →

Q5754.

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

AEternal
BEphemeral
CBlasphemy
DChronology

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Concept: Something lasting for a very short time is called ephemeral.

Ephemeral = short-lived, e.g. 'ephemeral fame'.
Eternal = lasting forever (the opposite); Blasphemy = disrespect towards God/sacred things; Chronology = arrangement of events in time order.

Trick: Ephemeral ↔ Eternal — a classic antonym pair; 'ephemera' were insects living just a day.

Answer: (B) Ephemeral

अवधारणा: बहुत कम समय तक रहने वाला = Ephemeral (क्षणभंगुर)।

Ephemeral = अल्पकालिक, जैसे 'ephemeral fame'।
Eternal = शाश्वत (उल्टा अर्थ); Blasphemy = ईश्वर-निंदा; Chronology = घटनाओं का कालक्रम।

ट्रिक: Ephemeral ↔ Eternal — विलोम जोड़ी के रूप में याद रखें।

उत्तर: (B) Ephemeral

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Q5755.

Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Do you believe that you have a possibility of getting that job?

Aspill the beans
Bsnow job
Cstand a chance
Dshoot the breeze

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Concept: Stand a chance means to have a possibility of succeeding.

'Do you believe that you stand a chance of getting that job?' keeps the exact meaning of 'have a possibility'.
Spill the beans = reveal a secret; Snow job = an attempt to deceive with flattery; Shoot the breeze = chat casually.

Trick: 'Stand a chance of + V-ing' is the fixed pattern — note 'of getting' already follows the blank.

Answer: (C) stand a chance

अवधारणा: Stand a chance का अर्थ है सफल होने की संभावना होना।

'Do you believe that you stand a chance of getting that job?' — अर्थ 'have a possibility' जैसा ही रहता है।
Spill the beans = राज़ खोलना; Snow job = चापलूसी से धोखा देना; Shoot the breeze = गपशप करना।

ट्रिक: पैटर्न: 'stand a chance of + V-ing' — वाक्य में 'of getting' पहले से है।

उत्तर: (C) stand a chance

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Q5756.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Aggravate

AAnnoy
BMitigate
CEnhance
DSatisfy

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Concept: Aggravate has two senses: to make a problem worse, and (informally) to annoy or irritate someone.

Among the options, Annoy matches the sense 'irritate'.
Mitigate = make less severe (opposite); Satisfy = please (opposite); Enhance = improve quality — positive, not the same as aggravate.

Trick: Aggravate ↔ Alleviate / Mitigate — remember them as opposites.

Answer: (A) Annoy

अवधारणा: Aggravate के दो अर्थ हैं: समस्या को और बिगाड़ना, तथा किसी को चिढ़ाना/परेशान करना।

विकल्पों में Annoy (परेशान करना) इसी अर्थ से मेल खाता है।
Mitigate = कम करना (उल्टा); Satisfy = संतुष्ट करना (उल्टा); Enhance = बेहतर बनाना — सकारात्मक अर्थ।

ट्रिक: Aggravate ↔ Alleviate / Mitigate — विलोम के रूप में याद रखें।

उत्तर: (A) Annoy

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Q5757.

Choose the idiom that can best substitute the underlined part of the given sentence. Shelley ignored her father’s wish of studying arts and instead took admission in
commerce.

ABlew over
BBig fish
CBid defiance to
DBeyond the pale

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Concept: Bid defiance to means to openly disobey or resist someone's wish or order.

Shelley went against her father's wish and took commerce — she bid defiance to his wish.
Blew over = (a trouble) passed away; Big fish = an important person; Beyond the pale = socially unacceptable.

Trick: Defiance = open refusal to obey; 'bid defiance to' = challenge/ignore an order.

Answer: (C) Bid defiance to

अवधारणा: Bid defiance to का अर्थ है किसी की इच्छा या आदेश की खुलकर अवहेलना करना।

Shelley ने पिता की इच्छा के विरुद्ध commerce लिया — यानी उसने उनकी इच्छा की अवहेलना की।
Blew over = संकट टल जाना; Big fish = महत्वपूर्ण व्यक्ति; Beyond the pale = अस्वीकार्य व्यवहार।

ट्रिक: Defiance = अवज्ञा; 'bid defiance to' = चुनौती देना/न मानना।

उत्तर: (C) Bid defiance to

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Q5758.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Get your act together

ATo ruin one’s plans
BTo organise yourself so that you can do something properly
CTo get the conversation going
DTo understand something complicated

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Concept: Get your act together means to organise yourself and your work so that you can do things properly and effectively.

Example: 'You must get your act together if you want to clear the exam.'
It has nothing to do with ruining plans, starting a conversation, or understanding something complicated.

Trick: Think of an actor who must 'get his act together' before going on stage — i.e. become organised.

Answer: (B) To organise yourself so that you can do something properly

अवधारणा: Get your act together का अर्थ है खुद को व्यवस्थित करना ताकि काम ठीक से कर सकें।

उदाहरण: 'You must get your act together if you want to clear the exam.'
इसका योजनाएँ बिगाड़ने, बातचीत शुरू करने या कठिन बात समझने से कोई संबंध नहीं।

ट्रिक: मंच पर जाने से पहले अभिनेता को अपना 'act' ठीक करना होता है — यानी व्यवस्थित होना।

उत्तर: (B) To organise yourself so that you can do something properly

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Q5759.

Identify from the given options the word most similar in meaning to the underlined word according to its meaning in the following sentence.
He is a person who holds old fashioned opinions.

Aobsolete
Bancient
Cantique
Dsenior citizen

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Concept: For opinions, old fashioned means no longer current or accepted — i.e. obsolete.

'He holds obsolete opinions' = his views are out of date.
Ancient = belonging to the very distant past; Antique = an old valuable object; Senior citizen = an elderly person — these describe age, not out-dated ideas.

Trick: Obsolete = outdated / no longer in use — used for ideas, laws, technology.

Answer: (A) obsolete

अवधारणा: विचारों (opinions) के लिए old fashioned का अर्थ है पुराने, जो अब प्रचलित नहीं — यानी obsolete।

'He holds obsolete opinions' = उसके विचार पुराने/अप्रचलित हैं।
Ancient = प्राचीन काल का; Antique = पुरानी कीमती वस्तु; Senior citizen = वरिष्ठ नागरिक — ये उम्र बताते हैं, पुराने विचार नहीं।

ट्रिक: Obsolete = अप्रचलित — विचार, कानून, तकनीक के लिए।

उत्तर: (A) obsolete

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Q5760.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the
given sentence.
Kiran’s teacher was doubtful on her success.

Adoubtful beyond
Bdoubtful in
Cdoubtful off
Ddoubtful of

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Concept: The adjective doubtful takes the preposition of (or about) before its object.

Correct: 'Kiran's teacher was doubtful of her success.'
'Doubtful on/in/off/beyond' are not standard collocations.

Trick: Doubtful of, sure of, certain of, confident of — adjectives of certainty take 'of'.

Answer: (D) doubtful of

अवधारणा: विशेषण doubtful के बाद preposition of (या about) आता है।

सही वाक्य: 'Kiran's teacher was doubtful of her success.'
'Doubtful on/in/off/beyond' मानक प्रयोग नहीं हैं।

ट्रिक: Doubtful of, sure of, certain of, confident of — निश्चितता वाले विशेषण 'of' लेते हैं।

उत्तर: (D) doubtful of

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