A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. Ritika said, "Rajiv does not list en to me. "
A. Ritika said Rajiv don't listen to her.
B. Ritika said that Rajiv doesn't listened to her.
C. Ritika said that Rajiv didn't listen to her.
D. Ritika said that Rajiv didn't listened to her.
Correct Answer: C The correct option is cThe reporting verb is said (past tense). When we change direct speech to indirect speech, the tense generally shifts back by one step (backshift). Here, does not list en is in present simple, so it changes to did not list en in past simple. Also, the pronoun me must change according to the speaker and listener. Since Ritika is speaking, me becomes her in indirect speech. The
Q2.
If 9/11 = A and 3/7 = B, then find the value of A - B.
A. 0.29
B. 0.39
C. 0.35
D. 0.22
Correct Answer: B Given: If 9/11 = A and 3/7 = B. Solution: A = and B = Convert to decimals: A = B = Now find the difference: A - B 0.8181 - 0.4285 = 0.3896 So, 0.39 the value of A - B. Thus, correct option is (b). 119 73 ~1190.8181 ~730.4285 ~
Q3.
In the passage, the expr ession " gnawing dissonance" most nearly refers to: Read the passage and answer the following questions. For sev enteen-y ear-old Meera, adolescence did not remain just a time of changing emotions and academic go als; it turned into a sp ace wher ehow she saw her self clashed painfully with her sense of worth. Living in a world flooded with polished online images and algorithm-led standar ds of attractiv eness, Meera began to feel that ev en her own reflection was unr eliable-almost lik eit was deceiving her. With ev ery scroll thr ough social media, a constant, nagging gap gr ew str onger: the differ ence betw een who she truly was and the flawless body types celebrat ed online. This was not or dinar yteenage self -doubt; it slowly became a pattern of har sh self -judgment about her appearance. Ov er time, she star ted punishing her self in quiet ways-eating felt lik esomething she had to "earn, " mirr ors felt lik eenemies, and ev en compliments sounded lik ecoded reminder sthat she still wasn't enough. Her slide int odysmorphia was gradual and silent, not dramatic or obvious. On the sur face, she remained bright in studies and pleasant in comp any, carefully wearing an image of normal life. But behind the practiced smiles, she was br eaking down inwar dly. She began distancing herself emotionally, brushing off her pain as mer evanity, and tr eating her own value as something insignificant. The moment things changed did not come with an outbur st, but with a disturbing silence: she refused to eat for days, and this finally led to medical help. Therapy intr oduced her to the idea that her self -perception was dist orted, and helped her dev elop the emotional suppor tsyst em needed to rebuild her damaged identity. With consist ent counseling, Meera learned to sep arate society' simposed standar ds from her real, inner worth. Slowly, she star ted accepting that beauty is not a single fix ed model decided by cultur erather, it exists in many forms shaped by div ersity, well-being, and self -kindness. Meera' sstory is not an isolat ed case-it reflects a lar ger crisis in which many teenager sfight invisible battles behind seemingly per fect digital liv es. Addr essing this pr oblem demands mor ethan simple awar eness; it requir es sharp media lit eracy, suppor tive and emp athetic sp aces, and a br oader redefinition of beauty that goes bey ond shallow measur ements.
A. The physical ache of hunger from missing meals
B. The nagging conflict between her real self and online beauty ideals
C. Her constant arguments with teachers at school
D. Her growing detachment because of academic stress
Correct Answer: B The correct option is bIn the passage, Meera experiences a persistent inner conflict created by social media and online beauty standards. The phrase gnawing dissonance suggests an uncomfortable, ongoing mismatch that keeps troubling her mind, like something that 'keeps eating away' at her peace. Here, the passage clearly explains that with every scroll, a constant, nagging gap grew stronger: the d
Q4.
In Teen T aal from Hindustani music, the Khali beat falls on the ______ matra.
A. 1
B. 5
C. 9
D. 13
Correct Answer: C The correct answer is (c) 9. Explanation: * Teen Taal consists of 16 matras (beats) divided into four vibhags of 4 beats each. * The Khali (empty beat) occurs on the 9th matra. Information Booster: * Teen T aal vibhag structure: 4 + 4 + 4 + 4. * Sam (most stressed beat) is on 1st matra. * Khali indicates absence of clapping, shown by a wave. Additional Knowledge: * Teen T aal is the most commonly
Q5.
Select the most appr opriat eant onym of the given word: Eulogy
A. Panegyric
B. Tributary
C. Castigation
D. Pronunciation
Correct Answer: C The correct option is cEulogy: A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly, especially a tribute delivered after a person's death. (Hindi meaning: / ) Example: She delivered a heartfelt eulogy at her mentor's funeral. Castigation: Severe criticism or reprimand; strong scolding, which is the opposite of praise. (Hindi meaning: / )
Q6.
The Human Dev elopment Index (HDI) measur es pr ogress in:
A. Income, health, and education
B. Agriculture and industry
C. Defence and security
D. Trade and commerce
Correct Answer: A The correct answer is (A) Income, health, and education Explanation: * The HDI is a summary measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development. * It uses three indicators: (1) Health: Life expectancy at birth, (2) Education: Mean years of schooling and expected years of schooling, (3) Income: Gross National Income (GNI) per capita (PPP $). * It was developed by P akistani econom
Q7.
A gar den is cir cular with a bor der 3 mwide around it. The total ar ea including bor der is 794 mand the gar den ar ea alone is 379.94 mWhat is the radius of the gar den?
A. 10.5 m
B. 11 m
C. 11.5 m
D. 12 m
Correct Answer: B Given: Area of garden=379.94 Formula Used: Area of a circle= pi rSolution: pi r=2379.94 r=2 =3.14379.94121 r= =121 11 m
Q8.
What is the av erage of all int egers betw een 200 and 350 that are exactly divisible by 11?
A. 275
B. 272
C. 286
D. 292
Correct Answer: A Given: Integers between 200 and 350 Divisible by 11 Formula Used: Average= 2First term+Last term Solution: First divisible number=11x19=209 Last divisible number=11x31=341 Average= 2209+341 = 2550 =275
Q9. General Awareness
Who claimed India' sinaugural P aralympic ar chery gold at P aris 2024?
A. Sheetal Devi
B. Harvinder Singh
C. Rakesh Kumar
D. Preethi P al
Correct Answer: B The correct answer is bHarvinder Singh. Explanation: * Harvinder Singh won India's first-ever Paralympic gold medal in archery at the Paris Paralympics 2024. * He achieved the feat in the men's individual recurve event, marking a historic milestone for India in para-archery. * This victory made archery India's first gold-medal-winning sport at the P aralympics. Information Booster: * Harvinder Sin
Q10.
Consider the following stat ements: 1. The Pr esident can dissolv ethe Lok Sabha. 2. The Gov ernor can recommend Pr esident' sRule in a stat eWhich of the abov eisarr ecorr ect?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C The correct answer is (C) Both 1 and 2 Explanation: * Statement 1 is Correct: Under Article bthe President has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. * Statement 2 is Correct: Under Article 356, the Governor can send a report to the President if he/she is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state
Q11. General Awareness
Which of the following stat ements corr ectly reflect India' srecent digital gov ernance initiativ es? 1. DigiLocker enables citizens to store official documents digitally. 2. BharatNet focuses on urb an metr oconnectivity only.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A The correct answer is (A) Only 1 Explanation: * Statement 1 is Correct: DigiLocker is a flagship initiative under the Digital India programme. It provides a cloud-based platform for issuance and verification of documents & certificates digitally, thus eliminating the use of physical documents. * Statement 2 is Incorrect: BharatNet is not focused on urban metro connectivity. Its primary objective i
Q12.
Find the option that best complet es the analogy. AC: FH:: BD:?
A. GJ
B. HK
C. GI
D. IK
Correct Answer: C Given: AC: FH:: BD:? Logic: Letters are increasing + 5 place. For, AC: FH A + 5 = F, C + 5 = H Similarly, BD:? B + 5 = G, D + 5 = I So, BD: G I Thus, correct option is (c).
Q13.
The compound int erest on a princip al at 20% p.a. for 1.5 years, compounded annually, is 3,400. Find the princip al.
A. 10,625
B. 12,000
C. 15,000
D. 18,150
Correct Answer: A Given: rpaa. tyears Compound interest=3400 Formula Used: A= P1+ rSI= Ax x100rt Solution: Let principal= P After 1 year=1.2 PSI for 0.5 year=1.2 Px x10020 =210.12 P Final amount=1.2 P+0.12 P=1.32 PCI=1.32 P P=0.32 P 0.32 P=3400 P= =0.32340010625
Q14.
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlight ed part of the sentence: No one knows where is he staying.
A. where is he stay
B. where he is staying at
C. where he is staying
D. where he had stayed is
Correct Answer: C The correct option is cExplanation: The given sentence is an embedded (indir ect) question after the clause "No one knows...". In embedded questions, we do not use question word order (auxiliary + subject). Instead, we use statement word order (subject + verb). Incorrect: "where is he staying " (question order) Correct: "where he is staying " (statement order) Grammatical rule used: In indirect qu
Q15. English
The correct form of the sentence 'By the time I will finish my homework, it will be midnight' is?
A. By the time I finish my homework, it will be midnight
B. By the time I will have finished my homework, it will be midnight
C. By the time I have finished my homework, it will be midnight
D. By the time I am finishing my homework, it will be midnight
Correct Answer: A The correct form of the sentence is in the simple future tense, as it describes an action that will be completed at a specific point in the future.