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Question 1General Studies & Misc (सामान्य अध्ययन)
Answer Key

From the point of view of synonyms, which of the following is a completely correct group (all words are synonyms of the same object)?

पर्यायवाची की दृष्टि से शुद्ध वर्ग है:

A
Paridhan, Upadhan
परिधान, उपधान
B
Vayas, Mayurav
वायस, मयूरव
C
Kuvalay, Tamras
कुवलय, तामरस
Correct Option
D
Darp, Kandarp
दर्प, कन्दर्प
Explanation:

'कुवलय' (Kuvalay - blue lotus) and 'तामरस' (Tamras - red/copper lotus) are both authentic synonyms of Lotus (कमल). In other options, 'परिधान' means clothes while 'उपधान' means pillow; 'दर्प' means pride/arrogance while 'कन्दर्प' is Kamadeva.

Question 2Geography & Environment (भूगोल एवं पर्यावरण)
Answer Key

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Pangong Tso' lake: 1. It is an endorheic lake located at high altitude spanning eastern Ladakh and western Tibet. 2. Although it is a saline water lake, it completely freezes over during the winter months. 3. It is situated in the Indus river basin and continuously drains into the Shyok river. Which of the statements given above are correct?

'पैंगोंग त्सो' झील के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. यह पूर्वी लद्दाख और पश्चिमी तिब्बत में फैली उच्च ऊंचाई पर स्थित एक अंतःस्थलीय (endorheic) झील है। 2. यद्यपि यह खारे पानी की झील है, फिर भी शीतकाल के महीनों में यह पूरी तरह से जम जाती है। 3. यह सिंधु नदी बेसिन में स्थित है और निरंतर श्योक नदी में अपवाहित होती है। उपर्युक्त कथनों में से कौन-से सही हैं?

A
1 and 2 only
केवल 1 और 2
Correct Option
B
2 and 3 only
केवल 2 और 3
C
1 and 3 only
केवल 1 और 3
D
1, 2 and 3
1, 2 और 3
Explanation:

Pangong Tso is an endorheic lake perched at 4,225 meters altitude extending 134 km across the LAC between eastern Ladakh and Tibet. Despite having brackish saline water, sub-zero winter temperatures in the Trans-Himalayas freeze its surface solid, and as a true landlocked endorheic basin, it has no surface drainage into the Shyok or Indus rivers.

Question 3Indian Economy (भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था)
Answer Key

Regarding 'Inflation Targeting' in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) targets headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation. 2. The target inflation rate is set at 4% with an upper tolerance limit of 6% and a lower tolerance limit of 2%. 3. The Monetary Policy Committee consists of six members, with three appointed by the Central Government and three from the Reserve Bank of India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

भारत में 'मुद्रास्फीति लक्ष्यीकरण' (Inflation Targeting) के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. मौद्रिक नीति समिति (MPC) हेडलाइन उपभोक्ता मूल्य सूचकांक (CPI) मुद्रास्फीति को लक्षित करती है। 2. लक्ष्य मुद्रास्फीति दर 4% निर्धारित की गई है, जिसकी ऊपरी सीमा 6% और निचली सीमा 2% है। 3. मौद्रिक नीति समिति में छह सदस्य होते हैं, जिनमें तीन केंद्र सरकार द्वारा नियुक्त और तीन भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक से होते हैं। उपर्युक्त कथनों में से कौन-से सही हैं?

A
1 and 2 only
केवल 1 और 2
B
2 and 3 only
केवल 2 और 3
C
1 and 3 only
केवल 1 और 3
D
1, 2 and 3
1, 2 और 3
Correct Option
Explanation:

Under the flexible inflation targeting framework formalized through the 2016 RBI Act amendment, the MPC is legally obligated to anchor headline CPI-Combined inflation at 4% within a +/- 2% corridor. The committee comprises six voting members: the RBI Governor as chairperson, Deputy Governor in charge of monetary policy, one central bank executive officer, and three external economists selected by the Centre.

Question 4General Studies & Misc (सामान्य अध्ययन)
Answer Key

Among 200 persons, 90 people like tea while 108 people like coffee and 46 people like both tea and coffee. How many people like neither tea nor coffee?

200 व्यक्तियों में, 90 लोग चाय पसंद करते हैं जबकि 108 लोग कॉफी पसंद करते हैं और 46 लोग चाय और कॉफी दोनों पसंद करते हैं। कितने लोग ऐसे हैं जो न तो चाय पसंद करते हैं न ही कॉफी करते हैं?

A
44
44
B
46
46
C
48
48
Correct Option
D
62
62
Explanation:

Total persons N = 200.

n(Tea) = 90, n(Coffee) = 108, n(Tea ∩ Coffee) = 46.

n(Tea ∪ Coffee) = 90 + 108 - 46 = 152.

Number of people liking neither = Total - n(Tea ∪ Coffee) = 200 - 152 = 48.

Question 5General Studies & Misc (सामान्य अध्ययन)
Answer Key

Select the word which is opposite in meaning to 'Indiscreet':

'Indiscreet' शब्द का विलोम शब्द चुनिए:

A
Honest
Honest
B
Stupid
Stupid
C
Reliable
Reliable
D
Prudent
Prudent (विवेकी / सावधान / सतर्क)
Correct Option
Explanation:

'Indiscreet' means lacking discretion, rash, or imprudent in speech or action. Its antonym is 'Prudent' (discreet, wise, and careful).

Question 6General Studies & Misc (सामान्य अध्ययन)
Answer Key

Which among the following is a correctly spelt word?

निम्नलिखित में से शुद्ध वर्तनी वाला अंग्रेजी शब्द कौन-सा है?

A
Obliterate
Obliterate (मिटाना / नष्ट करना)
Correct Option
B
Obleturate
Obleturate
C
Obleterate
Obleterate
D
Obliterait
Obliterait
Explanation:

The correct spelling is 'Obliterate' (O-B-L-I-T-E-R-A-T-E), meaning to destroy utterly, wipe out, or erase from existence.

Question 7General Studies & Misc (सामान्य अध्ययन)
Answer Key

What is the greatest hallmark of a courageous life according to the author?

साहस की जिंदगी की सबसे बड़ी पहचान क्या है?

A
It is very grand
यह बहुत ही शानदार होती है
B
It is full of fear
यह डर से पूर्ण होती है
C
It is completely fearless and dauntless
यह बिल्कुल निडर, बिल्कुल बेखौफ होती है
Correct Option
D
It is completely ordinary
यह बिल्कुल सामान्य होती है
Explanation:

The passage begins: 'साहस की जिंदगी सबसे बड़ी जिंदगी होती है। ऐसी जिंदगी की सबसे बड़ी पहचान यह है कि यह बिल्कुल निडर, बिल्कुल बेखौफ होती है।'

Question 8General Studies & Misc (सामान्य अध्ययन)
Answer Key

13 is related to 2190 in the same way as 14 is related to:

जिस प्रकार 13 संबंधित है 2190 से, उसी प्रकार 14 संबंधित है किससे?

A
2737
2737
Correct Option
B
2739
2739
C
2736
2736
D
2738
2738
Explanation:

The relationship follows the rule \( n : (n^3 - 7) \):

  • For \( n = 13 \): \( 13^3 - 7 = 2197 - 7 = 2190 \)
  • For \( n = 14 \): \( 14^3 - 7 = 2744 - 7 = 2737 \).
Question 9General Studies & Misc (सामान्य अध्ययन)
Answer Key

The role of a leader is defined by the three circles of need: 1. Task 2. Function 3. New ideas 4. Team 5. Process 6. Communication 7. Individual Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

एक नेता की भूमिका आवश्यकता के तीन चक्रों द्वारा परिभाषित की जाती है: 1. कार्य 2. गतिविधि 3. नए विचार 4. समूह 5. प्रक्रिया 6. संप्रेषण 7. व्यक्ति नीचे दिये गए कूट से सही उत्तर का चयन कीजिये:

A
2, 4, 1
2, 4, 1
B
3, 1, 6
3, 1, 6
C
7, 5, 3
7, 5, 3
D
1, 4, 7
1, 4, 7
Correct Option
Explanation:

In John Adair's classic 'Action-Centred Leadership' model, leadership responsibilities are depicted as three overlapping circles representing core needs: 1. Task Needs, 4. Team Needs, and 7. Individual Needs.

Question 10General Studies & Misc (सामान्य अध्ययन)
Answer Key

If in a non-leap year, it is Tuesday on 28th February, then what day will be on 28th March of that year?

यदि जो लीप वर्ष नहीं है, उस वर्ष 28 फरवरी को मंगलवार पड़ता है, तो 28 मार्च को उस वर्ष कौन-सा दिन पड़ेगा?

A
Monday
सोमवार
B
Tuesday
मंगलवार
Correct Option
C
Sunday
रविवार
D
None of the above
उपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
Explanation:

A non-leap year February has 28 days. The elapsed time from 28th February to 28th March is exactly 28 days.

28 mod 7 = 0 odd days.

Therefore, 28th March falls on the exact same day of the week as 28th February: Tuesday.

Question 11General Studies & Misc (सामान्य अध्ययन)
Answer Key

The missing number in the series is: 4, 18, 48,?, 180?

शृंखला 4, 18, 48,?, 180 में लुप्त संख्या है?

A
80
80
B
100
100
Correct Option
C
60
60
D
90
90
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 100 Pattern of n^3 - n^2 (or n^2 * (n - 1)): For n = 2: 2^3 - 2^2 = 8 - 4 = 4 For n = 3: 3^3 - 3^2 = 27 - 9 = 18 For n = 4: 4^3 - 4^2 = 64 - 16 = 48 For n = 5: 5^3 - 5^2 = 125 - 25 = 100 For n = 6: 6^3 - 6^2 = 216 - 36 = 180. Hence, the missing number is 100.

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