Free online practice of the SSC CGL 15 September 2025 Shift 2 previous year question paper (PYQ). All 100 questions are from the actual shift, available in English and Hindi with full solutions. Tap “Start Free Online Test” to attempt it in a timed, exam-like interface.
Q1 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Which is the 2nd last word in the sentence "Technology is advancing very rapidly"?
- is
- rapidly
- very
- advancing
वाक्य "Technology is advancing very rapidly" में दूसरा अंतिम शब्द कौन-सा है?
- is
- rapidly
- very
- advancing
Q2 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Choose the address that is exactly the same as the one given below.
B-104, Orchid Meadows, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560076
- B-104, Orchid Medows, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560076
- B-104, Orchid Meadows, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560076
- B-104, Orchid Meadows, Banerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560076
- B-104, Orchid Meadows, Bannerghatta Road, Bangaluru, Karnataka – 560076
नीचे दिए गए पते के बिल्कुल समान पते का चयन कीजिए।
B-104, Orchid Meadows, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560076
- B-104, Orchid Medows, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560076
- B-104, Orchid Meadows, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560076
- B-104, Orchid Meadows, Banerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560076
- B-104, Orchid Meadows, Bannerghatta Road, Bangaluru, Karnataka – 560076
Q3 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Which of the following alternatives will replace the question mark?
Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, ?
- Sigma
- Zeta
- Epsilon
- Theta
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा विकल्प प्रश्नवाचक चिन्ह (?) का स्थान लेगा?
Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, ?
- Sigma
- Zeta
- Epsilon
- Theta
Q4 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Which of the following alternative will fill the blanks?
pq_st_qr_tp_rst
- r,p,s,q
- p,s,q,r
- p,q,s,r
- r,p,q,s
निम्नलिखित रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति करने वाला विकल्प चुनिए।
pq_st_qr_tp_rst
- r,p,s,q
- p,s,q,r
- p,q,s,r
- r,p,q,s
Q5 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
A says, "My mother's husband's only son is B." How is A related to B? (A and B are not the same)
- Sister
- Son
- Father
- Wife
A कहता है, "मेरी माता के पति का एकमात्र पुत्र B है।" A का B से क्या संबंध है? (A और B एक ही व्यक्ति नहीं हैं)
- बहन
- पुत्र
- पिता
- पत्नी
Q6 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
A is B's mother. C is B's father. How is C related to A?
- Husband
- Brother
- Son
- Cousin
A, B की माता है। C, B का पिता है। C का A से क्या संबंध है?
- पति
- भाई
- पुत्र
- चचेरा/ममेरा भाई
Q7 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
What comes next?
1, 4, 27, 256, ?
- 625
- 2195
- 312
- 3125
अगला पद ज्ञात कीजिए:
1, 4, 27, 256, ?
- 625
- 2195
- 312
- 3125
Q8 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Complete the pattern:
2, 6, 14, 30, 62, ?
- 126
- 124
- 130
- 128
पैटर्न को पूरा कीजिए:
2, 6, 14, 30, 62, ?
- 126
- 124
- 130
- 128
Q9 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Find the odd one out:
- 6 @ 2 = 16
- 7 @ 1 = 14
- 7 @ 3 = 20
- 4 @ 4 = 16
विषम (Odd One Out) का चयन कीजिए:
- 6 @ 2 = 16
- 7 @ 1 = 14
- 7 @ 3 = 20
- 4 @ 4 = 16
Q10 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Identify the assumptions that must hold for the statement to be valid, then choose the correct option.
Statement: Despite increasing consumer interest, electric vehicles are still significantly more expensive than gasoline-powered vehicles, and subsidies are essential to boost their adoption.
Assumptions:
I. The price difference is a major barrier to widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
II. Subsidies can make electric vehicles affordable for consumers.
III. The adoption of electric vehicles will significantly reduce carbon emissions.
- Only I and II are implicit
- Only II and III are implicit
- All are implicit
- Only I is implicit
कथन के वैध होने के लिए आवश्यक निहित मान्यताओं की पहचान कीजिए और सही विकल्प चुनिए।
कथन: उपभोक्ताओं की बढ़ती रुचि के बावजूद, विद्युत वाहन (Electric Vehicles) अभी भी पेट्रोल/डीज़ल चालित वाहनों की तुलना में काफी महंगे हैं, और इनके अपनाने को बढ़ावा देने के लिए सब्सिडी आवश्यक है।
मान्यताएँ:
I. मूल्य में अंतर विद्युत वाहनों के व्यापक अपनाने में एक प्रमुख बाधा है।
II. सब्सिडी विद्युत वाहनों को उपभोक्ताओं के लिए किफायती बना सकती है।
III. विद्युत वाहनों को अपनाने से कार्बन उत्सर्जन में उल्लेखनीय कमी आएगी।
- केवल I और II निहित हैं।
- केवल II और III निहित हैं।
- सभी निहित हैं।
- केवल I निहित है।
Q11 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows.
Statement: The school library is open from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Conclusions:
I. Students can borrow books after 5 PM.
II. The library is not accessible before 9 AM.
- Only Conclusion I follows
- Only Conclusion II follows
- Both I and II follow
- Neither I nor II follows
निम्नलिखित कथन को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़िए और उससे निकलने वाले निष्कर्ष की पहचान कीजिए।
कथन: विद्यालय का पुस्तकालय प्रातः 9 बजे से सायं 5 बजे तक खुला रहता है।
निष्कर्ष:
I. विद्यार्थी सायं 5 बजे के बाद पुस्तकें उधार ले सकते हैं।
II. पुस्तकालय प्रातः 9 बजे से पहले सुलभ नहीं है।
- केवल निष्कर्ष I अनुसरण करता है।
- केवल निष्कर्ष II अनुसरण करता है।
- I और II दोनों अनुसरण करते हैं।
- न तो I और न ही II अनुसरण करता है।
Q12 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Each of the letters in the word DEVELOPMENT is arranged in alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter that is third from the left and the one that is fourth from the right in the new letter-cluster formed?
- 7
- 9
- 6
- 8
शब्द DEVELOPMENT के प्रत्येक अक्षर को वर्णानुक्रम (Alphabetical Order) में व्यवस्थित किया जाता है। नए बने अक्षर-समूह में बाएँ से तीसरे अक्षर और दाएँ से चौथे अक्षर के बीच अंग्रेजी वर्णमाला श्रृंखला में कितने अक्षर हैं?
- 7
- 9
- 6
- 8
Q13 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Choose the correct option to complete the series.
Create : Destroy :: Build : ?
- Design
- Construct
- Ruin
- Develop
श्रृंखला को पूरा करने के लिए सही विकल्प चुनिए।
Create (सृजन करना) : Destroy (नष्ट करना) :: Build (निर्माण करना) : ?
- Design (डिज़ाइन करना)
- Construct (निर्माण करना)
- Ruin (बर्बाद करना)
- Develop (विकसित करना)
Q14 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
In each of the following questions, a specific alphabetical pattern is applied to the first word to obtain the second word. Apply the same pattern to the third word and find the correct answer.
CIQY : DJRZ :: AGOW : ?
- BJPX
- BHPX
- BHPU
- BJRZ
निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक प्रश्न में पहले शब्द पर एक विशेष वर्णानुक्रमिक पैटर्न लागू करके दूसरा शब्द प्राप्त किया गया है। उसी पैटर्न को तीसरे शब्द पर लागू कीजिए और दिए गए विकल्पों में से सही उत्तर चुनिए।
CIQY : DJRZ :: AGOW : ?
- BJPX
- BHPX
- BHPU
- BJRZ
Q15 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Find the person that does not fit in the series:
Bhagat Singh, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mahatma Gandhi, C. V. Raman, Subhash Chandra Bose
- C. V. Raman
- Subhash Chandra Bose
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Mahatma Gandhi
निम्नलिखित श्रृंखला में वह व्यक्ति ज्ञात कीजिए जो श्रृंखला में उपयुक्त नहीं है:
Bhagat Singh, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mahatma Gandhi, C. V. Raman, Subhash Chandra Bose
- C. V. Raman
- Subhash Chandra Bose
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Mahatma Gandhi
Q16 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
In each of the following questions, a pair of letters is related to a numerical fraction based on their positions in the English alphabet. Determine the logic and apply the same rule to find the missing value.
JG : 100/49 :: TB : ?
- 400/5
- 650/4
- 400/4
- 709/45
निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक प्रश्न में अक्षरों का एक युग्म अंग्रेजी वर्णमाला में उनकी स्थितियों के आधार पर एक संख्यात्मक भिन्न (Fraction) से संबंधित है। संबंध का तर्क ज्ञात कीजिए और उसी नियम को दूसरे युग्म पर लागू करके लुप्त मान ज्ञात कीजिए।
JG : 100/49 :: TB : ?
- 400/5
- 650/4
- 400/4
- 709/45
Q17 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Arrange the following words in dictionary order and choose the second word:
- gold
- gone
- golf
- good
निम्नलिखित शब्दों को शब्दकोशीय क्रम (Dictionary Order) में व्यवस्थित कीजिए और दूसरा शब्द चुनिए।
- gold
- gone
- golf
- good
Q18 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
In a certain code, FOLDER is written as GMLECR. Using the same pattern, how is MARKET written?
- NYRLCT
- OZRLCT
- NYTLCR
- NYRCLT
एक निश्चित कूट में FOLDER को GMLECR लिखा जाता है। उसी पैटर्न का प्रयोग करते हुए MARKET को कैसे लिखा जाएगा?
- NYRLCT
- OZRLCT
- NYTLCR
- NYRCLT
Q19 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Find the odd one out from the given alternatives:
- Bharatnatyam
- Kathak
- Odissi
- Kalbelia
दिए गए विकल्पों में से विषम (Odd One Out) का चयन कीजिए:
- Bharatnatyam (भरतनाट्यम)
- Kathak (कथक)
- Odissi (ओडिसी)
- Kalbelia (कालबेलिया)
Q20 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
In a certain code language, Greek letters represent English letters in a consistent manner.
φ α ν τ α σ is coded as FANTASY, λ α β ε λ is coded as LABEL.
Then what does λ φ α ν τ α represent?
- LFANTA
- LFANTY
- LFANTE
- LFANTS
एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में यूनानी (Greek) अक्षरों का प्रयोग अंग्रेजी अक्षरों को निरूपित करने के लिए एक निश्चित तरीके से किया जाता है।
φ α ν τ α σ को FANTASY के रूप में कूटित किया गया है, तथा λ α β ε λ को LABEL के रूप में कूटित किया गया है।
तब λ φ α ν τ α का अंग्रेजी रूप क्या होगा?
- LFANTA
- LFANTY
- LFANTE
- LFANTS
Q21 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
If 5 * 2 = 35, 4 * 3 = 28, then what is 6 * 4?
- 42
- 48
- 54
- 60
यदि 5 * 2 = 35, 4 * 3 = 28, तो 6 * 4 का मान क्या होगा?
- 42
- 48
- 54
- 60
Q22 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
What is the value of Middle if Left = 12, Right = 24, and Middle is the average of both?
- 15
- 18
- 20
- 22
यदि Left = 12, Right = 24, और Middle दोनों का औसत है, तो Middle का मान क्या होगा?
- 15
- 18
- 20
- 22
Q23 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
If the given symbols mean:
'+' means 'divided by'
'−' means 'multiplied by'
'x' means 'minus'
'÷' means 'plus'
Then, find the value of the following expression:
48 x 8 ÷ 12 + 4 − 7 = ?
- 16
- 37
- 51
- 61
यदि दिए गए प्रतीकों का अर्थ निम्नलिखित है:
'+' का अर्थ 'भाग' है।
'−' का अर्थ 'गुणा' है।
'x' का अर्थ 'घटाना' है।
'÷' का अर्थ 'जोड़' है।
तो निम्नलिखित व्यंजक का मान ज्ञात कीजिए:
48 x 8 ÷ 12 + 4 − 7 = ?
- 16
- 37
- 51
- 61
Q24 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
If 'x' means '−', '−' means '+', '/' means '×', and '+' means '÷', which equation is correct?
- 18 − 6 + 3 × 2 = 27
- 36 / 6 − 3 + 2 × 1 = 20
- 16 / 2 + 4 − 1 × 3 = 6
- 12 × 4 − 2 + 1 = 19
यदि 'x' का अर्थ '−', '−' का अर्थ '+', '/' का अर्थ '×' तथा '+' का अर्थ '÷' है, तो निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा समीकरण सही है?
- 18 − 6 + 3 × 2 = 27
- 36 / 6 − 3 + 2 × 1 = 20
- 16 / 2 + 4 − 1 × 3 = 6
- 12 × 4 − 2 + 1 = 19
Q25 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
In a pet shop, there are only parrots and rabbits. Total heads = 40, and total legs = 100. How many parrots are there?
- 20
- 25
- 30
- 35
एक पालतू पशु की दुकान में केवल तोते और खरगोश हैं। कुल सिरों की संख्या = 40 तथा कुल पैरों की संख्या = 100 है। तो वहाँ कितने तोते हैं?
- 20
- 25
- 30
- 35
Q26 · General Awareness
What do the carved wheels on the Konark Sun Temple represent?
- Planets
- Time divisions
- Festivals
- Weapons
कोणार्क सूर्य मंदिर के उत्कीर्ण पहिए किसका प्रतिनिधित्व करते हैं?
- ग्रहों का
- समय के विभाजनों का
- त्योहारों का
- हथियारों का
Q27 · General Awareness
What is the name of the festival celebrated simultaneously by unmarried tribal girls during the Karam celebrations in Jharkhand and eastern India?
- Jawa
- Sohrai
- Karma
- Madai
झारखंड और पूर्वी भारत में करम उत्सव के दौरान अविवाहित जनजातीय लड़कियों द्वारा एक साथ मनाए जाने वाले त्योहार का नाम क्या है?
- जावा
- सोहराय
- करमा
- मड़ई
Q28 · General Awareness
Which of the following best describes traditional Rajasthani music?
- Focuses only on temple rituals
- Uses electric sounds as the base
- Tied to nature, life, and stories
- Known only for classical ragas
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा पारंपरिक राजस्थानी संगीत का सर्वोत्तम वर्णन करता है?
- केवल मंदिर अनुष्ठानों पर केंद्रित होता है
- विद्युत ध्वनियों को आधार के रूप में उपयोग करता है
- प्रकृति, जीवन और लोककथाओं से जुड़ा होता है
- केवल शास्त्रीय रागों के लिए जाना जाता है
Q29 · General Awareness
Which of the following actions is not allowed for a player in handball?
- Pulling or punching the ball out of an opponent's hands
- Intercepting the ball mid-air using both hands
- Dribbling the ball before making a pass
- Blocking the ball with the torso above the knees
हैंडबॉल में खिलाड़ी द्वारा निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी क्रिया करना अनुमत नहीं है?
- प्रतिद्वंद्वी के हाथों से गेंद को खींचना या मुक्का मारकर छीनना
- दोनों हाथों से हवा में गेंद को रोकना
- पास देने से पहले गेंद को ड्रिबल करना
- घुटनों के ऊपर धड़ (Torso) से गेंद को रोकना
Q30 · General Awareness
What was the function of the Board of Control established by Pitt's India Act?
- To manage only military operations in India.
- To oversee taxation and local revenue.
- To control civil and military affairs in British India.
- To regulate trade between India and China.
पिट्स इंडिया एक्ट द्वारा स्थापित बोर्ड ऑफ कंट्रोल का कार्य क्या था?
- भारत में केवल सैन्य अभियानों का प्रबंधन करना
- कराधान और स्थानीय राजस्व की निगरानी करना
- ब्रिटिश भारत के नागरिक और सैन्य मामलों को नियंत्रित करना
- भारत और चीन के बीच व्यापार को विनियमित करना
Q31 · General Awareness
Who won India's first Olympic medals at the 1900 Paris Games by securing silver in 200m sprint and 200m hurdles?
- Milkha Singh
- Norman Pritchard
- K.D. Jadhav
- Dhyan Chand
1900 के पेरिस ओलंपिक खेलों में 200 मीटर दौड़ और 200 मीटर बाधा दौड़ में रजत पदक जीतकर भारत के पहले ओलंपिक पदक किसने जीते थे?
- मिल्खा सिंह
- नॉर्मन प्रिचार्ड
- के. डी. जाधव
- ध्यानचंद
Q32 · General Awareness
Match the following Taekwon-Do Korean terms with their correct English meanings:
| Column A (Korean Term) | Column B (English Meaning) | |
| 1. Tae | A. Discipline or way | |
| 2. Kwon | B. To strike with the hand | |
| 3. Do | C. To strike with the feet | |
| 4. Dojang | D. Training Hall or place of practice | |
Which of the following is the correct pairing?
- 1−B, 2−C, 3−A, 4−D
- 1−C, 2−B, 3−A, 4−D
- 1−A, 2−D, 3−B, 4−C
- 1−D, 2−A, 3−C, 4−B
निम्नलिखित ताइक्वॉन-डो के कोरियाई शब्दों का उनके सही अंग्रेजी अर्थों से मिलान कीजिए। निम्नलिखित में से सही युग्म कौन-सा है?
| स्तंभ A (कोरियाई शब्द) | स्तंभ B (अर्थ) | |
| 1. Tae | A. अनुशासन या मार्ग | |
| 2. Kwon | B. हाथ से प्रहार करना | |
| 3. Do | C. पैरों से प्रहार करना | |
| 4. Dojang | D. प्रशिक्षण कक्ष या अभ्यास स्थल | |
- 1−B, 2−C, 3−A, 4−D
- 1−C, 2−B, 3−A, 4−D
- 1−A, 2−D, 3−B, 4−C
- 1−D, 2−A, 3−C, 4−B
Q33 · General Awareness
The Trilateral Highway Project aims to enhance connectivity between India and which two Southeast Asian countries?
- Bangladesh and Bhutan
- Nepal and Bhutan
- Myanmar and Thailand
- Nepal and Bangladesh
त्रिपक्षीय राजमार्ग परियोजना (Trilateral Highway Project) का उद्देश्य भारत और दक्षिण-पूर्व एशिया के किन दो देशों के बीच संपर्क को बढ़ाना है?
- बांग्लादेश और भूटान
- नेपाल और भूटान
- म्यांमार और थाईलैंड
- नेपाल और बांग्लादेश
Q34 · General Awareness
Which of the following best describes the theme of the book Why Bharat Matters?
- India's economic and cultural importance
- Biography of Mahatma Gandhi
- Ancient mythology of India and festival
- Fictional rural story and moral values
पुस्तक Why Bharat Matters का मुख्य विषय निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा है?
- भारत का आर्थिक और सांस्कृतिक महत्व
- महात्मा गांधी की जीवनी
- भारत की प्राचीन पौराणिक कथाएँ और त्योहार
- ग्रामीण जीवन पर आधारित काल्पनिक कहानी और नैतिक मूल्य
Q35 · General Awareness
In which Indian city is the prestigious Subroto Cup inter-school football tournament conducted every year?
- Hyderabad
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Lucknow
प्रतिष्ठित सुब्रतो कप अंतर-विद्यालय फुटबॉल प्रतियोगिता प्रत्येक वर्ष भारत के किस शहर में आयोजित की जाती है?
- हैदराबाद
- मुंबई
- नई दिल्ली
- लखनऊ
Q36 · General Awareness
Which Indian political leader was conferred Namibia's highest civilian award during his first state visit to the country?
- Ram Nath Kovind
- Amit Shah
- Narendra Modi
- S. Jaishankar
नामीबिया की अपनी प्रथम राजकीय यात्रा के दौरान किस भारतीय राजनीतिक नेता को नामीबिया के सर्वोच्च नागरिक सम्मान से सम्मानित किया गया?
- राम नाथ कोविंद
- अमित शाह
- नरेंद्र मोदी
- एस. जयशंकर
Q37 · General Awareness
The Lohit River is a tributary of which of the following major Himalayan rivers?
- Ganga
- Brahmaputra
- Indus
- Yamuna
लोहित नदी निम्नलिखित में से किस प्रमुख हिमालयी नदी की सहायक नदी है?
- गंगा
- ब्रह्मपुत्र
- सिंधु
- यमुना
Q38 · General Awareness
The Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA) onboard Chandrayaan-3 was supplied by which space agency?
- ESA
- JAXA
- NASA
- ROSCOSMOS
चंद्रयान-3 पर स्थापित लेज़र रेट्रोरिफ्लेक्टर ऐरे (Laser Retroreflector Array - LRA) किस अंतरिक्ष एजेंसी द्वारा उपलब्ध कराया गया था?
- यूरोपीय अंतरिक्ष एजेंसी (ESA)
- जापान एयरोस्पेस एक्सप्लोरेशन एजेंसी (JAXA)
- राष्ट्रीय वैमानिकी एवं अंतरिक्ष प्रशासन (NASA)
- रूसी अंतरिक्ष एजेंसी (ROSCOSMOS)
Q39 · General Awareness
Which of the following is the correct sequence of blood flow through heart chambers?
- Right atrium → Right ventricle → Left atrium → Left ventricle
- Left atrium → Left ventricle → Right atrium → Right ventricle
- Right ventricle → Right atrium → Left ventricle → Left atrium
- Left ventricle → Left atrium → Right ventricle → Right atrium
हृदय के कक्षों (Heart Chambers) से होकर रक्त प्रवाह का सही क्रम निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा है?
- दायाँ आलिंद → दायाँ निलय → बायाँ आलिंद → बायाँ निलय
- बायाँ आलिंद → बायाँ निलय → दायाँ आलिंद → दायाँ निलय
- दायाँ निलय → दायाँ आलिंद → बायाँ निलय → बायाँ आलिंद
- बायाँ निलय → बायाँ आलिंद → दायाँ निलय → दायाँ आलिंद
Q40 · General Awareness
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. If a State law on a Concurrent List subject is reserved for the President and receives assent, it overrides the existing Union law on the same subject in that state.
2. Parliament can later nullify such a State law by passing another law on the same subject.
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
निम्नलिखित कथनों में से कौन-सा/से सही है/हैं?
1. यदि समवर्ती सूची (Concurrent List) के किसी विषय पर राज्य का कानून राष्ट्रपति के विचारार्थ सुरक्षित रखा जाता है और उसे राष्ट्रपति की स्वीकृति प्राप्त हो जाती है, तो वह उस राज्य में उसी विषय पर विद्यमान संघीय कानून पर प्रभावी हो जाता है।
2. संसद बाद में उसी विषय पर नया कानून बनाकर ऐसे राज्य कानून को निष्प्रभावी कर सकती है।
- केवल 1
- केवल 2
- 1 और 2 दोनों
- न तो 1 और न ही 2
Q41 · General Awareness
What change occurs when sound passes from air into water?
- Frequency remains unchanged, but wavelength varies
- Frequency increases while wavelength stays constant
- Both frequency and wavelength decrease
- Speed decreases while frequency increases
जब ध्वनि वायु से जल में प्रवेश करती है, तो क्या परिवर्तन होता है?
- आवृत्ति (Frequency) अपरिवर्तित रहती है, परंतु तरंगदैर्घ्य (Wavelength) बदल जाता है।
- आवृत्ति बढ़ जाती है जबकि तरंगदैर्घ्य स्थिर रहता है।
- आवृत्ति और तरंगदैर्घ्य दोनों घट जाते हैं।
- वेग घट जाता है जबकि आवृत्ति बढ़ जाती है।
Q42 · General Awareness
The concept of Uniform Civil Code is a part of which category of principles in the Indian Constitution?
- Fundamental Rights
- Fundamental Duties
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Preamble objectives
समान नागरिक संहिता (Uniform Civil Code) की अवधारणा भारतीय संविधान में किस श्रेणी के सिद्धांतों का भाग है?
- मौलिक अधिकार
- मौलिक कर्तव्य
- राज्य के नीति-निदेशक तत्व
- प्रस्तावना के उद्देश्य
Q43 · General Awareness
The slogan "Har Khet Ko Pani" belongs to:
- Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
- Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
"हर खेत को पानी" नारा किस योजना से संबंधित है?
- परंपरागत कृषि विकास योजना
- प्रधानमंत्री फसल बीमा योजना
- प्रधानमंत्री कृषि सिंचाई योजना
- राष्ट्रीय कृषि विकास योजना
Q44 · General Awareness
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): Delhi frequently records the highest AQI levels among Indian cities.
Reason (R): It lies in a low-lying basin surrounded by the Himalayas.
- Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true, but R is false.
- A is false, but R is true.
नीचे दिए गए कथनों को Assertion (A) तथा Reason (R) के रूप में पढ़िए और सही विकल्प चुनिए।
Assertion (A): दिल्ली में प्रायः भारतीय शहरों में सबसे अधिक AQI (वायु गुणवत्ता सूचकांक) स्तर दर्ज किया जाता है।
Reason (R): दिल्ली हिमालय से घिरे एक निम्न-स्थित बेसिन (Low-lying Basin) में स्थित है।
- A और R दोनों सत्य हैं तथा R, A की सही व्याख्या है।
- A और R दोनों सत्य हैं, परंतु R, A की सही व्याख्या नहीं है।
- A सत्य है, परंतु R असत्य है।
- A असत्य है, परंतु R सत्य है।
Q45 · General Awareness
Which of the following sets of locations in India is known for having significant coral reef ecosystems?
- Bay of Bengal coast and deltas
- East coast of India near major river mouths
- Gulf of Kutch, Gulf of Mannar, Lakshadweep, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Deep-sea trenches in the Indian Ocean
भारत में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा स्थान-समूह महत्वपूर्ण प्रवाल भित्ति (Coral Reef) पारितंत्रों के लिए जाना जाता है?
- बंगाल की खाड़ी का तट तथा डेल्टा क्षेत्र
- भारत का पूर्वी तट, प्रमुख नदी मुहानों के निकट
- कच्छ की खाड़ी, मन्नार की खाड़ी, लक्षद्वीप तथा अंडमान एवं निकोबार द्वीप समूह
- हिंद महासागर की गहरे समुद्र की खाइयाँ (Deep-sea Trenches)
Q46 · General Awareness
Read the statements carefully and select the correct option:
Assertion (A): Production of inorganic chemicals in India is centered in only northern states.
Reason (R): Sulphuric acid and soda ash are crucial chemicals in the production of fertilizers, detergents, and glass.
- Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
- A is true, but R is false
- A is false, but R is true
निम्नलिखित कथनों को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़िए और सही विकल्प चुनिए:
Assertion (A): भारत में अकार्बनिक रसायनों (Inorganic Chemicals) का उत्पादन केवल उत्तरी राज्यों में केंद्रित है।
Reason (R): सल्फ्यूरिक अम्ल (Sulphuric Acid) और सोडा ऐश (Soda Ash) उर्वरकों, डिटर्जेंटों और काँच के उत्पादन में महत्वपूर्ण रसायन हैं।
- A और R दोनों सत्य हैं तथा R, A की सही व्याख्या है।
- A और R दोनों सत्य हैं, परंतु R, A की सही व्याख्या नहीं है।
- A सत्य है, परंतु R असत्य है।
- A असत्य है, परंतु R सत्य है।
Q47 · General Awareness
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Panthi steps encode teachings from Guru Ghasidas's Amritvani.
2. Masks representing Satpurush are worn in high ritual versions.
- Only 1
- Only 2
- 1 and 2 both
- Neither 1 nor 2
निम्नलिखित कथनों में से कौन-सा/से सही है/हैं?
1. पंथी नृत्य के चरण गुरु घासीदास की अमृतवाणी की शिक्षाओं को अभिव्यक्त करते हैं।
2. उच्च अनुष्ठानिक (Ritual) रूपों में सतपुरुष का प्रतिनिधित्व करने वाले मुखौटे पहने जाते हैं।
- केवल 1
- केवल 2
- 1 और 2 दोनों
- न तो 1 और न ही 2
Q48 · General Awareness
Which Article defines State and Union Territories for the purposes of the Constitution?
- Article 1
- Article 3
- Article 239
- Article 240
संविधान के प्रयोजनों के लिए राज्यों और संघ राज्य क्षेत्रों (Union Territories) को कौन-सा अनुच्छेद परिभाषित करता है?
- अनुच्छेद 1
- अनुच्छेद 3
- अनुच्छेद 239
- अनुच्छेद 240
Q49 · General Awareness
Consider the following statements:
1. Delegated legislation is made by administrative authorities.
2. It cannot be challenged in a court of law.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. प्रत्यायोजित विधायन (Delegated Legislation) प्रशासनिक प्राधिकारियों द्वारा बनाया जाता है।
2. इसे न्यायालय में चुनौती नहीं दी जा सकती।
उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन-सा/से सही है/हैं?
- केवल 1
- केवल 2
- 1 और 2 दोनों
- न तो 1 और न ही 2
Q50 · General Awareness
What is the most likely reason for temperature increase in the thermosphere during solar storms?
- Molecular friction
- UV and X-ray absorption
- Convection currents
- Cloud condensation
सौर तूफानों (Solar Storms) के दौरान तापमंडल (Thermosphere) में तापमान वृद्धि का सबसे संभावित कारण क्या है?
- आणविक घर्षण
- पराबैंगनी (UV) तथा एक्स-किरणों (X-ray) का अवशोषण
- संवहन धाराएँ (Convection Currents)
- बादल संघनन (Cloud Condensation)
Q51 · Quantitative Aptitude
What is the value of \( \left(\frac{7}{8} \times 2.4\right) \div 0.6 \)?
- 3.5
- 2.5
- 3.2
- 2.8
\( \left(\frac{7}{8} \times 2.4\right) \div 0.6 \) का मान क्या है?
- 3.5
- 2.5
- 3.2
- 2.8
Q52 · Quantitative Aptitude
Which of the following equals 10?
- \( (\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{3})^2 - 2\sqrt{21} \)
- \( (\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{5})^2 \)
- \( (\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3})^2 + 2\sqrt{6} \)
- \( (\sqrt{11} + \sqrt{5})^2 - 2\sqrt{55} \)
निम्नलिखित में से किसका मान 10 के बराबर है?
- \( (\sqrt{7} + \sqrt{3})^2 - 2\sqrt{21} \)
- \( (\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{5})^2 \)
- \( (\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3})^2 + 2\sqrt{6} \)
- \( (\sqrt{11} + \sqrt{5})^2 - 2\sqrt{55} \)
Q53 · Quantitative Aptitude
If a:b = 5:3, then find (6a+2b):(6a−2b).
- 3 : 2
- 2 : 3
- 5 : 3
- 3 : 5
यदि a:b = 5:3 है, तो (6a+2b):(6a−2b) ज्ञात कीजिए।
- 3 : 2
- 2 : 3
- 5 : 3
- 3 : 5
Q54 · Quantitative Aptitude
A and B invest ₹50,000 and ₹70,000 respectively in a business. After 1 year, the total profit is distributed including simple interest at 10% per annum on the capital of each partner. If the total profit including interest is ₹18,000, what is A's share of the profit?
- ₹7,000
- ₹7,500
- ₹8,000
- ₹8,500
A और B किसी व्यवसाय में क्रमशः ₹50,000 तथा ₹70,000 का निवेश करते हैं। 1 वर्ष बाद कुल लाभ का वितरण प्रत्येक साझेदार की पूँजी पर 10% वार्षिक साधारण ब्याज सहित किया जाता है। यदि ब्याज सहित कुल लाभ ₹18,000 है, तो A का लाभांश कितना होगा?
- ₹7,000
- ₹7,500
- ₹8,000
- ₹8,500
Q55 · Quantitative Aptitude
What is the average of all numbers between 1000 and 1300 that are divisible by 25?
- 1150
- 1200
- 1575
- 1500
1000 और 1300 के बीच 25 से विभाज्य सभी संख्याओं का औसत क्या होगा?
- 1150
- 1200
- 1575
- 1500
Q56 · Quantitative Aptitude
There are 5 consecutive even numbers X₁, X₂, X₃, X₄, X₅ and 4 consecutive odd numbers Y₁, Y₂, Y₃, Y₄. The average of the even numbers is 5 more than the average of the odd numbers. If the sum of the even numbers is 30 more than the sum of the odd numbers, find the average of the odd numbers.
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
पाँच क्रमागत सम संख्याएँ (X₁, X₂, X₃, X₄, X₅) तथा चार क्रमागत विषम संख्याएँ (Y₁, Y₂, Y₃, Y₄) हैं। सम संख्याओं का औसत, विषम संख्याओं के औसत से 5 अधिक है। यदि सम संख्याओं का योग, विषम संख्याओं के योग से 30 अधिक है, तो विषम संख्याओं का औसत ज्ञात कीजिए।
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Q57 · Quantitative Aptitude
Evaluate: 80% of 350 − 37\( \frac{1}{2} \)% of 160 + 11% of 500
- 225
- 250
- 275
- 300
मान ज्ञात कीजिए: 350 का 80% − 160 का 37\( \frac{1}{2} \)% + 500 का 11%
- 225
- 250
- 275
- 300
Q58 · Quantitative Aptitude
Aman needed ₹30,000 for a start-up and split the sum between two private lenders under simple-interest terms. Lender A charges 9% p.a. and Lender B charges 6% p.a. Aman kept both loans exactly 4 years and paid ₹9,600 as total interest. If he had interchanged the principal amounts, his four-year interest would have been ₹1,200 less. How much did Aman borrow at 9% p.a. from Lender A?
- ₹10,000
- ₹8,000
- ₹7,000
- ₹20,000
अमन को एक स्टार्ट-अप के लिए ₹30,000 की आवश्यकता थी और उसने यह राशि दो निजी ऋणदाताओं से साधारण ब्याज की शर्तों पर उधार ली:
ऋणदाता A: 9% प्रति वर्ष (साधारण ब्याज)
ऋणदाता B: 6% प्रति वर्ष (साधारण ब्याज)
अमन ने दोनों ऋण ठीक 4 वर्षों तक रखे और ₹9,600 कुल ब्याज चुकाया। यदि उसने दोनों ऋणदाताओं से ली गई मूलधन राशियों को आपस में बदल दिया होता, तो 4 वर्षों का ब्याज व्यय ₹1,200 कम होता। ऋणदाता A से 9% प्रति वर्ष की दर पर अमन ने कितनी राशि उधार ली थी?
- ₹10,000
- ₹8,000
- ₹7,000
- ₹20,000
Q59 · Quantitative Aptitude
A garment shop sells a shirt for ₹A, incurring a loss of 5%. During an end-of-season sale, they mark up the same shirt to ₹1.2A and provide a flat discount of 10% on this marked price. What will be the percentage profit or loss for the garment shop during the sale?
- 4.6% Profit
- 2.6% Loss
- 2.6% Profit
- 4.6% Loss
एक वस्त्र दुकान एक शर्ट को ₹A में बेचती है, जिससे उसे 5% की हानि होती है। सीज़न-अंत बिक्री के दौरान वही शर्ट ₹1.2A पर अंकित की जाती है। बिक्री के समय इस अंकित मूल्य पर 10% की सीधी छूट दी जाती है। बिक्री के दौरान उस शर्ट पर वस्त्र दुकान को कितने प्रतिशत लाभ या हानि होगी?
- 4.6% लाभ
- 2.6% हानि
- 2.6% लाभ
- 4.6% हानि
Q60 · Quantitative Aptitude
A shopkeeper marked an item 50% above its cost price. He then offered two successive discounts of 10% and 20% to a customer. If he made a profit of ₹80, at what price did he sell the item to that customer?
- ₹2000
- ₹2500
- ₹1080
- ₹1000
एक दुकानदार किसी वस्तु का अंकित मूल्य उसके क्रय मूल्य से 50% अधिक रखता है। वह ग्राहक को क्रमशः 10% तथा 20% की दो लगातार छूट देता है। यदि उसे ₹80 का लाभ होता है, तो उसने वह वस्तु ग्राहक को किस मूल्य पर बेची?
- ₹2000
- ₹2500
- ₹1080
- ₹1000
Q61 · Quantitative Aptitude
A shopkeeper has two types of pulses: one costing ₹60/kg and the other costing ₹90/kg. He mixes them in a specific ratio and sells the mixture at ₹84/kg, thereby earning a 20% profit. In what ratio did he mix the two types of pulses?
- 1 : 3
- 2 : 1
- 3 : 2
- 4 : 1
एक दुकानदार के पास दो प्रकार की दालें हैं, जिनकी कीमत क्रमशः ₹60/किग्रा और ₹90/किग्रा है। वह उन्हें एक निश्चित अनुपात में मिलाकर मिश्रण को ₹84/किग्रा में बेचता है तथा 20% लाभ कमाता है। उसने दोनों प्रकार की दालों को किस अनुपात में मिलाया?
- 1 : 3
- 2 : 1
- 3 : 2
- 4 : 1
Q62 · Quantitative Aptitude
A is three times more efficient as a worker than B, which allows A to complete a job in 60 days less than B. If they work together, they can finish the job in:
- 19.2 days
- 22.5 days
- 16 days
- 20 days
A, B की तुलना में तीन गुना अधिक कार्यकुशल है, जिसके कारण A किसी कार्य को B से 60 दिन कम समय में पूरा कर लेता है। यदि दोनों मिलकर कार्य करें, तो वे कार्य को कितने दिनों में पूरा करेंगे?
- 19.2 दिन
- 22.5 दिन
- 16 दिन
- 20 दिन
Q63 · Quantitative Aptitude
A cyclist has to cover a distance of 80 km. After cycling for 4 hours and 48 minutes, he finds that he has completed 4/5th of the total distance. What is his speed in km/h?
- 15.45 km/h
- 16 km/h
- 13.33 km/h
- 10 km/h
एक साइकिल चालक को 80 किमी की दूरी तय करनी है। 4 घंटे 48 मिनट साइकिल चलाने के बाद उसे पता चलता है कि उसने कुल दूरी का 4/5 भाग पूरा कर लिया है। उसकी चाल (किमी/घंटा में) क्या है?
- 15.45 किमी/घंटा
- 16 किमी/घंटा
- 13.33 किमी/घंटा
- 10 किमी/घंटा
Q64 · Quantitative Aptitude
Sarah invested amounts in three schemes M, N, and O at simple interest rates of 10% p.a., 12% p.a., and 15% p.a. respectively. The total interest accrued in one year was ₹2282. The amount invested in Scheme O was 180% of the amount in Scheme M and 250% of the amount in Scheme N. What was the amount invested in Scheme N?
- ₹3000
- ₹3200
- ₹3600
- ₹4000
सारा ने तीन विभिन्न योजनाओं M, N तथा O में क्रमशः 10% प्रति वर्ष, 12% प्रति वर्ष तथा 15% प्रति वर्ष की साधारण ब्याज दर पर धन निवेश किया। यदि एक वर्ष में कुल अर्जित ब्याज ₹2282 था तथा योजना O में निवेश की गई राशि, योजना M में निवेश की गई राशि का 180% और योजना N में निवेश की गई राशि का 250% थी, तो योजना N में निवेश की गई राशि कितनी थी?
- ₹3000
- ₹3200
- ₹3600
- ₹4000
Q65 · Quantitative Aptitude
A vertical pole of height H stands on the ground. From a point P, the angle of elevation of the top is 60°. From a point Q, located 10 metres away from P (directly along the line extending from the base of the pole), the angle of elevation is 30°. What is the height of the pole?
- 5√3 m
- 10√3 m
- 10 m
- 20 m
H ऊँचाई का एक ऊर्ध्वाधर खंभा भूमि पर खड़ा है। भूमि पर स्थित बिंदु P से खंभे के शीर्ष का उन्नयन कोण 60° है। एक अन्य बिंदु Q से, जो खंभे के आधार से गुजरने वाली उसी सीधी रेखा पर बिंदु P से 10 मीटर दूर स्थित है, खंभे के शीर्ष का उन्नयन कोण 30° है। खंभे की ऊँचाई क्या है?
- 5√3 मीटर
- 10√3 मीटर
- 10 मीटर
- 20 मीटर
Q66 · Quantitative Aptitude
A right circular cone has radius 7 cm and height 24 cm. A sphere is placed inside the cone such that it touches the base and the slanted surface. Find the radius of this inscribed sphere.
- 5.25 cm
- 4.86 cm
- 3.82 cm
- 6.24 cm
एक समवृत्तीय शंकु (Right Circular Cone) की त्रिज्या 7 सेमी तथा ऊँचाई 24 सेमी है। शंकु के भीतर एक गोला इस प्रकार रखा गया है कि वह आधार तथा तिर्यक पृष्ठ (Slanted Surface) दोनों को स्पर्श करता है। इस अंतःस्थित (Inscribed) गोले की त्रिज्या ज्ञात कीजिए।
- 5.25 सेमी
- 4.86 सेमी
- 3.82 सेमी
- 6.24 सेमी
Q67 · Quantitative Aptitude
If the perimeter of a regular octagon is 80 cm, what is the side length?
- 10 cm
- 8 cm
- 12 cm
- 6 cm
यदि एक सम अष्टभुज (Regular Octagon) का परिमाप 80 सेमी है, तो उसकी प्रत्येक भुजा की लंबाई क्या होगी?
- 10 सेमी
- 8 सेमी
- 12 सेमी
- 6 सेमी
Q68 · Quantitative Aptitude
A circular wheel is divided into 8 equal sectors. If the area of one sector is 45 cm², what is the radius of the wheel?
- 8.6 cm
- 6.5 cm
- 10.7 cm
- 7.5 cm
एक वृत्ताकार पहिए को 8 समान सेक्टरों में विभाजित किया गया है। यदि एक सेक्टर का क्षेत्रफल 45 सेमी² है, तो पहिए की त्रिज्या क्या होगी?
- 8.6 सेमी
- 6.5 सेमी
- 10.7 सेमी
- 7.5 सेमी
Q69 · Quantitative Aptitude
If the lateral surface area of a prism is 240 cm² and height is 8 cm, what is the perimeter of the base?
- 30 cm
- 24 cm
- 36 cm
- 40 cm
यदि किसी प्रिज्म का पार्श्व पृष्ठीय क्षेत्रफल (Lateral Surface Area) 240 सेमी² है तथा उसकी ऊँचाई 8 सेमी है, तो उसके आधार का परिमाप कितना होगा?
- 30 सेमी
- 24 सेमी
- 36 सेमी
- 40 सेमी
Q70 · Quantitative Aptitude
Solve the system: y = 2x + 1 and y = −x + 4
- (1, 3)
- (2, 5)
- (3, 7)
- (0, 1)
निम्नलिखित समीकरणों के युग्म को हल कीजिए: y = 2x + 1 तथा y = −x + 4
- (1, 3)
- (2, 5)
- (3, 7)
- (0, 1)
Q71 · Quantitative Aptitude
Simplify: √98 − √32 + √50
- 7√2
- 6√2
- 5√2
- 8√2
सरल कीजिए: √98 − √32 + √50
- 7√2
- 6√2
- 5√2
- 8√2
Q72 · Quantitative Aptitude
If two circles are touching internally, how many common tangents do they have?
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
यदि दो वृत्त आंतरिक रूप से स्पर्श (Internally Touching) करते हैं, तो उनकी कितनी उभयनिष्ठ स्पर्श रेखाएँ (Common Tangents) होती हैं?
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
Q73 · Quantitative Aptitude
Two chords, AB and CD, are equal in length and are at a distance of 10 cm from the center of a circle. If the radius is 26 cm, what is the length of AB?
- 12 cm
- 24 cm
- 36 cm
- 48 cm
एक वृत्त की दो जीवाएँ AB तथा CD लंबाई में समान हैं और वृत्त के केंद्र से उनकी दूरी 10 सेमी है। यदि वृत्त की त्रिज्या 26 सेमी है, तो AB की लंबाई क्या होगी?
- 12 सेमी
- 24 सेमी
- 36 सेमी
- 48 सेमी
Q74 · Quantitative Aptitude
A sector of a circle with radius 6 cm has a central angle of 60°. What is the area of the corresponding segment?
- (3π−9√3) sq. cm
- (6π−9√3) sq. cm
- (6π−18√3) sq. cm
- (12π−18√3) sq. cm
6 सेमी त्रिज्या वाले एक वृत्त के एक सेक्टर का केंद्रीय कोण 60° है। उसके संगत वृत्तखंड (Segment) का क्षेत्रफल क्या होगा?
- (3π−9√3) वर्ग सेमी
- (6π−9√3) वर्ग सेमी
- (6π−18√3) वर्ग सेमी
- (12π−18√3) वर्ग सेमी
Q75 · Quantitative Aptitude
Express 0.121212... as a fraction.
- 4/33
- 5/33
- 7/33
- 12/33
0.121212... को भिन्न के रूप में व्यक्त कीजिए।
- 4/33
- 5/33
- 7/33
- 12/33
Q76 · English
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
IMPLACABLE
- Soft
- Unyielding
- Flexible
- Gentle
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
IMPLACABLE
- Soft
- Unyielding
- Flexible
- Gentle
Q77 · English
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Obsequious
- Assertive
- Submissive
- Flattering
- Servile
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Obsequious
- Assertive
- Submissive
- Flattering
- Servile
Q78 · English
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Soporific
- Stimulating
- Drowsy
- Sleep-inducing
- Sedative
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Soporific
- Stimulating
- Drowsy
- Sleep-inducing
- Sedative
Q79 · English
Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
Tooth and nail
- With full force or vigour
- Without planning
- Secretly and quietly
- Half-heartedly
Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
Tooth and nail
- With full force or vigour
- Without planning
- Secretly and quietly
- Half-heartedly
Q80 · English
Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
Steal a march on
- Surrender unexpectedly
- Gain an advantage by acting before others do
- Betray one's allies
- Escape punishment
Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
Steal a march on
- Surrender unexpectedly
- Gain an advantage by acting before others do
- Betray one's allies
- Escape punishment
Q81 · English
Which is the correct spelling for a word meaning 'a very large number'?
- Myriad
- Myriod
- Miriad
- Mirriad
Which is the correct spelling for a word meaning 'a very large number'?
- Myriad
- Myriod
- Miriad
- Mirriad
Q82 · English
Spot the correct spelling of an autism-linked speech echo.
- Echolallia
- Echolalia
- Echollalia
- Echolaliah
Spot the correct spelling of an autism-linked speech echo.
- Echolallia
- Echolalia
- Echollalia
- Echolaliah
Q83 · English
Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
'A person who opposes official policy'.
- Activist
- Agitator
- Dissident
- Atheist
Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
'A person who opposes official policy'.
- Activist
- Agitator
- Dissident
- Atheist
Q84 · English
Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
'Excessive self-importance or over-confidence.'
- Prudence
- Humility
- Arrogance
- Modesty
Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
'Excessive self-importance or over-confidence.'
- Prudence
- Humility
- Arrogance
- Modesty
Q85 · English
Choose the right collocation.
The article offers a ____ critique of contemporary educational paradigms.
- thorough going
- through-going
- thorough-go
- go-through
Choose the right collocation.
The article offers a ____ critique of contemporary educational paradigms.
- thorough going
- through-going
- thorough-go
- go-through
Q86 · English
Select the correct option.
The discovery, ___ was unexpected, altered the trajectory of the entire study.
- that
- which
- what
- whose
Select the correct option.
The discovery, ___ was unexpected, altered the trajectory of the entire study.
- that
- which
- what
- whose
Q87 · English
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
Not only does the report fail to address the structural gaps, / but also it overlooks the more pressing issue / of community exclusion which, according to activists, / have been systematically ignored for years.
- Not only does the report fail to address the structural gaps,
- but also it overlooks the more pressing issue
- of community exclusion which, according to activists,
- have been systematically ignored for years.
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
Not only does the report fail to address the structural gaps, / but also it overlooks the more pressing issue / of community exclusion which, according to activists, / have been systematically ignored for years.
- Not only does the report fail to address the structural gaps,
- but also it overlooks the more pressing issue
- of community exclusion which, according to activists,
- have been systematically ignored for years.
Q88 · English
Change the following from active to passive.
Did the analysts anticipate the sudden market downturn?
- Was the sudden market downturn anticipated from the analysts?
- Had the sudden market downturn been anticipated by the analysts?
- Was the sudden market downturn anticipated by the analysts?
- Is the sudden market downturn being anticipated by the analysts?
Change the following from active to passive.
Did the analysts anticipate the sudden market downturn?
- Was the sudden market downturn anticipated from the analysts?
- Had the sudden market downturn been anticipated by the analysts?
- Was the sudden market downturn anticipated by the analysts?
- Is the sudden market downturn being anticipated by the analysts?
Q89 · English
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word.
The monk carried a carved crosier into the sanctuary.
- The florist added white crosiers to the bouquet.
- The bishop's crosier gleamed under the candlelight.
- The museum displayed a gilded 14th-century crosier.
- The abbot's ceremonial crosier was stolen.
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word.
The monk carried a carved crosier into the sanctuary.
- The florist added white crosiers to the bouquet.
- The bishop's crosier gleamed under the candlelight.
- The museum displayed a gilded 14th-century crosier.
- The abbot's ceremonial crosier was stolen.
Q90 · English
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure.
The ministers were being briefed about the situation by the intelligence officers.
- The intelligence officers briefed the ministers about the situation.
- The intelligence officers had briefed the ministers.
- The ministers were briefed by the intelligence officers.
- The intelligence officers were briefing the ministers.
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure.
The ministers were being briefed about the situation by the intelligence officers.
- The intelligence officers briefed the ministers about the situation.
- The intelligence officers had briefed the ministers.
- The ministers were briefed by the intelligence officers.
- The intelligence officers were briefing the ministers.
Q91 · English
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence.
He is going to abroad for higher studies.
- is going abroad
- goes to abroad
- is going to the abroad
- is going for abroad
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence.
He is going to abroad for higher studies.
- is going abroad
- goes to abroad
- is going to the abroad
- is going for abroad
Q92 · English
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence.
She avoids to go to crowded places.
- avoids to going to
- avoids from going
- avoids going to crowded places
- is avoiding to go to crowded place
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence.
She avoids to go to crowded places.
- avoids to going to
- avoids from going
- avoids going to crowded places
- is avoiding to go to crowded place
Q93 · English
PASSAGE (Q93–Q97): Art, in its manifold forms—visual, performative, literary, and auditory—constitutes a domain that transcends utilitarian function and enters the realm of the symbolic, the affective, and the transformative. Its significance within society cannot be reduced to decoration or diversion; rather, it operates as a mode of critical reflection, a vessel of collective memory, and a catalyst for socio-cultural evolution. At its core, art interrogates the contours of reality by reframing perception. Whether through the destabilizing surrealism of a Dali canvas or the dissonant harmonies of avant-garde music, art dislodges the observer from complacency and compels re-engagement with the world. It is in this function that art becomes not only an aesthetic but an epistemological act—challenging dominant paradigms and opening discursive space for marginalized narratives. Historically, art has served as an archive of civilizations, encoding within its mediums the aspirations, anxieties, and ideologies of its epoch. From the sacred iconography of temple frescoes to the protest murals adorning urban decay, art becomes a text through which power, resistance, and identity are simultaneously contested and constituted. This historical embeddedness renders art indispensable to understanding not only what a society creates but what it values and fears. In modern democracies, the role of art assumes a distinctly political dimension. Art enables dissent when speech is suppressed, and engenders empathy where rational argument fails. Satire, documentary film, and performance art often articulate the unspeakable, using metaphor and allusion to subvert censure. Yet this potential also renders art vulnerable—to censorship, commodification, and ideological co-option. When stripped of autonomy, art may devolve into propaganda or elitist ornamentation—devoid of critical function. The sociological function of art extends to its capacity to cultivate communal belonging and individual introspection simultaneously. Participatory forms of art—street theatre, public installations, folk traditions—dissolve the binaries of creator and audience, democratizing aesthetic engagement. Meanwhile, solitary encounters with a painting or a poem can occasion personal revelation, catharsis, or ethical inquiry. However, in the algorithmic age, where virality and visibility often dictate cultural value, art faces unprecedented commodification. The aesthetic is frequently reduced to a spectacle optimized for consumption, divorced from nuance, complexity, or transgression. The challenge, therefore, is to preserve the sanctity of artistic integrity in the face of market and media pressures that threaten to flatten it into banality. Ultimately, the role of art in society is neither static nor monolithic. It is a dialectical force—at once reflective and projective, disruptive and redemptive. To safeguard art is to safeguard the capacity of humanity to feel, to question, and to reimagine.
What is implied by describing art as an "epistemological act" in the passage?
- Art is an emotional expression.
- Art is a method of acquiring and challenging knowledge structures.
- Art serves as mere historical documentation.
- Art reflects state-sponsored ideologies.
PASSAGE (Q93–Q97): Art, in its manifold forms—visual, performative, literary, and auditory—constitutes a domain that transcends utilitarian function and enters the realm of the symbolic, the affective, and the transformative. Its significance within society cannot be reduced to decoration or diversion; rather, it operates as a mode of critical reflection, a vessel of collective memory, and a catalyst for socio-cultural evolution. At its core, art interrogates the contours of reality by reframing perception. Whether through the destabilizing surrealism of a Dali canvas or the dissonant harmonies of avant-garde music, art dislodges the observer from complacency and compels re-engagement with the world. It is in this function that art becomes not only an aesthetic but an epistemological act—challenging dominant paradigms and opening discursive space for marginalized narratives. Historically, art has served as an archive of civilizations, encoding within its mediums the aspirations, anxieties, and ideologies of its epoch. From the sacred iconography of temple frescoes to the protest murals adorning urban decay, art becomes a text through which power, resistance, and identity are simultaneously contested and constituted. This historical embeddedness renders art indispensable to understanding not only what a society creates but what it values and fears. In modern democracies, the role of art assumes a distinctly political dimension. Art enables dissent when speech is suppressed, and engenders empathy where rational argument fails. Satire, documentary film, and performance art often articulate the unspeakable, using metaphor and allusion to subvert censure. Yet this potential also renders art vulnerable—to censorship, commodification, and ideological co-option. When stripped of autonomy, art may devolve into propaganda or elitist ornamentation—devoid of critical function. The sociological function of art extends to its capacity to cultivate communal belonging and individual introspection simultaneously. Participatory forms of art—street theatre, public installations, folk traditions—dissolve the binaries of creator and audience, democratizing aesthetic engagement. Meanwhile, solitary encounters with a painting or a poem can occasion personal revelation, catharsis, or ethical inquiry. However, in the algorithmic age, where virality and visibility often dictate cultural value, art faces unprecedented commodification. The aesthetic is frequently reduced to a spectacle optimized for consumption, divorced from nuance, complexity, or transgression. The challenge, therefore, is to preserve the sanctity of artistic integrity in the face of market and media pressures that threaten to flatten it into banality. Ultimately, the role of art in society is neither static nor monolithic. It is a dialectical force—at once reflective and projective, disruptive and redemptive. To safeguard art is to safeguard the capacity of humanity to feel, to question, and to reimagine.
What is implied by describing art as an "epistemological act" in the passage?
- Art is an emotional expression.
- Art is a method of acquiring and challenging knowledge structures.
- Art serves as mere historical documentation.
- Art reflects state-sponsored ideologies.
Q94 · English
PASSAGE (Q93–Q97): Art, in its manifold forms—visual, performative, literary, and auditory—constitutes a domain that transcends utilitarian function and enters the realm of the symbolic, the affective, and the transformative. Its significance within society cannot be reduced to decoration or diversion; rather, it operates as a mode of critical reflection, a vessel of collective memory, and a catalyst for socio-cultural evolution. At its core, art interrogates the contours of reality by reframing perception. Whether through the destabilizing surrealism of a Dali canvas or the dissonant harmonies of avant-garde music, art dislodges the observer from complacency and compels re-engagement with the world. It is in this function that art becomes not only an aesthetic but an epistemological act—challenging dominant paradigms and opening discursive space for marginalized narratives. Historically, art has served as an archive of civilizations, encoding within its mediums the aspirations, anxieties, and ideologies of its epoch. From the sacred iconography of temple frescoes to the protest murals adorning urban decay, art becomes a text through which power, resistance, and identity are simultaneously contested and constituted. This historical embeddedness renders art indispensable to understanding not only what a society creates but what it values and fears. In modern democracies, the role of art assumes a distinctly political dimension. Art enables dissent when speech is suppressed, and engenders empathy where rational argument fails. Satire, documentary film, and performance art often articulate the unspeakable, using metaphor and allusion to subvert censure. Yet this potential also renders art vulnerable—to censorship, commodification, and ideological co-option. When stripped of autonomy, art may devolve into propaganda or elitist ornamentation—devoid of critical function. The sociological function of art extends to its capacity to cultivate communal belonging and individual introspection simultaneously. Participatory forms of art—street theatre, public installations, folk traditions—dissolve the binaries of creator and audience, democratizing aesthetic engagement. Meanwhile, solitary encounters with a painting or a poem can occasion personal revelation, catharsis, or ethical inquiry. However, in the algorithmic age, where virality and visibility often dictate cultural value, art faces unprecedented commodification. The aesthetic is frequently reduced to a spectacle optimized for consumption, divorced from nuance, complexity, or transgression. The challenge, therefore, is to preserve the sanctity of artistic integrity in the face of market and media pressures that threaten to flatten it into banality. Ultimately, the role of art in society is neither static nor monolithic. It is a dialectical force—at once reflective and projective, disruptive and redemptive. To safeguard art is to safeguard the capacity of humanity to feel, to question, and to reimagine.
The phrase "commodification of art" in the passage most nearly refers to:
- Art being preserved in national archives.
- Art being transformed into a consumer product stripped of its critical power.
- Art being used exclusively for educational purposes.
- Art becoming a tool for political awareness.
PASSAGE (Q93–Q97): Art, in its manifold forms—visual, performative, literary, and auditory—constitutes a domain that transcends utilitarian function and enters the realm of the symbolic, the affective, and the transformative. Its significance within society cannot be reduced to decoration or diversion; rather, it operates as a mode of critical reflection, a vessel of collective memory, and a catalyst for socio-cultural evolution. At its core, art interrogates the contours of reality by reframing perception. Whether through the destabilizing surrealism of a Dali canvas or the dissonant harmonies of avant-garde music, art dislodges the observer from complacency and compels re-engagement with the world. It is in this function that art becomes not only an aesthetic but an epistemological act—challenging dominant paradigms and opening discursive space for marginalized narratives. Historically, art has served as an archive of civilizations, encoding within its mediums the aspirations, anxieties, and ideologies of its epoch. From the sacred iconography of temple frescoes to the protest murals adorning urban decay, art becomes a text through which power, resistance, and identity are simultaneously contested and constituted. This historical embeddedness renders art indispensable to understanding not only what a society creates but what it values and fears. In modern democracies, the role of art assumes a distinctly political dimension. Art enables dissent when speech is suppressed, and engenders empathy where rational argument fails. Satire, documentary film, and performance art often articulate the unspeakable, using metaphor and allusion to subvert censure. Yet this potential also renders art vulnerable—to censorship, commodification, and ideological co-option. When stripped of autonomy, art may devolve into propaganda or elitist ornamentation—devoid of critical function. The sociological function of art extends to its capacity to cultivate communal belonging and individual introspection simultaneously. Participatory forms of art—street theatre, public installations, folk traditions—dissolve the binaries of creator and audience, democratizing aesthetic engagement. Meanwhile, solitary encounters with a painting or a poem can occasion personal revelation, catharsis, or ethical inquiry. However, in the algorithmic age, where virality and visibility often dictate cultural value, art faces unprecedented commodification. The aesthetic is frequently reduced to a spectacle optimized for consumption, divorced from nuance, complexity, or transgression. The challenge, therefore, is to preserve the sanctity of artistic integrity in the face of market and media pressures that threaten to flatten it into banality. Ultimately, the role of art in society is neither static nor monolithic. It is a dialectical force—at once reflective and projective, disruptive and redemptive. To safeguard art is to safeguard the capacity of humanity to feel, to question, and to reimagine.
The phrase "commodification of art" in the passage most nearly refers to:
- Art being preserved in national archives.
- Art being transformed into a consumer product stripped of its critical power.
- Art being used exclusively for educational purposes.
- Art becoming a tool for political awareness.
Q95 · English
PASSAGE (Q93–Q97): Art, in its manifold forms—visual, performative, literary, and auditory—constitutes a domain that transcends utilitarian function and enters the realm of the symbolic, the affective, and the transformative. Its significance within society cannot be reduced to decoration or diversion; rather, it operates as a mode of critical reflection, a vessel of collective memory, and a catalyst for socio-cultural evolution. At its core, art interrogates the contours of reality by reframing perception. Whether through the destabilizing surrealism of a Dali canvas or the dissonant harmonies of avant-garde music, art dislodges the observer from complacency and compels re-engagement with the world. It is in this function that art becomes not only an aesthetic but an epistemological act—challenging dominant paradigms and opening discursive space for marginalized narratives. Historically, art has served as an archive of civilizations, encoding within its mediums the aspirations, anxieties, and ideologies of its epoch. From the sacred iconography of temple frescoes to the protest murals adorning urban decay, art becomes a text through which power, resistance, and identity are simultaneously contested and constituted. This historical embeddedness renders art indispensable to understanding not only what a society creates but what it values and fears. In modern democracies, the role of art assumes a distinctly political dimension. Art enables dissent when speech is suppressed, and engenders empathy where rational argument fails. Satire, documentary film, and performance art often articulate the unspeakable, using metaphor and allusion to subvert censure. Yet this potential also renders art vulnerable—to censorship, commodification, and ideological co-option. When stripped of autonomy, art may devolve into propaganda or elitist ornamentation—devoid of critical function. The sociological function of art extends to its capacity to cultivate communal belonging and individual introspection simultaneously. Participatory forms of art—street theatre, public installations, folk traditions—dissolve the binaries of creator and audience, democratizing aesthetic engagement. Meanwhile, solitary encounters with a painting or a poem can occasion personal revelation, catharsis, or ethical inquiry. However, in the algorithmic age, where virality and visibility often dictate cultural value, art faces unprecedented commodification. The aesthetic is frequently reduced to a spectacle optimized for consumption, divorced from nuance, complexity, or transgression. The challenge, therefore, is to preserve the sanctity of artistic integrity in the face of market and media pressures that threaten to flatten it into banality. Ultimately, the role of art in society is neither static nor monolithic. It is a dialectical force—at once reflective and projective, disruptive and redemptive. To safeguard art is to safeguard the capacity of humanity to feel, to question, and to reimagine.
According to the passage, how does art function in politically repressive environments?
- It reinforces state propaganda through images.
- It loses its relevance.
- It channels dissent and expresses unspeakable truths.
- It remains confined to academic circles.
PASSAGE (Q93–Q97): Art, in its manifold forms—visual, performative, literary, and auditory—constitutes a domain that transcends utilitarian function and enters the realm of the symbolic, the affective, and the transformative. Its significance within society cannot be reduced to decoration or diversion; rather, it operates as a mode of critical reflection, a vessel of collective memory, and a catalyst for socio-cultural evolution. At its core, art interrogates the contours of reality by reframing perception. Whether through the destabilizing surrealism of a Dali canvas or the dissonant harmonies of avant-garde music, art dislodges the observer from complacency and compels re-engagement with the world. It is in this function that art becomes not only an aesthetic but an epistemological act—challenging dominant paradigms and opening discursive space for marginalized narratives. Historically, art has served as an archive of civilizations, encoding within its mediums the aspirations, anxieties, and ideologies of its epoch. From the sacred iconography of temple frescoes to the protest murals adorning urban decay, art becomes a text through which power, resistance, and identity are simultaneously contested and constituted. This historical embeddedness renders art indispensable to understanding not only what a society creates but what it values and fears. In modern democracies, the role of art assumes a distinctly political dimension. Art enables dissent when speech is suppressed, and engenders empathy where rational argument fails. Satire, documentary film, and performance art often articulate the unspeakable, using metaphor and allusion to subvert censure. Yet this potential also renders art vulnerable—to censorship, commodification, and ideological co-option. When stripped of autonomy, art may devolve into propaganda or elitist ornamentation—devoid of critical function. The sociological function of art extends to its capacity to cultivate communal belonging and individual introspection simultaneously. Participatory forms of art—street theatre, public installations, folk traditions—dissolve the binaries of creator and audience, democratizing aesthetic engagement. Meanwhile, solitary encounters with a painting or a poem can occasion personal revelation, catharsis, or ethical inquiry. However, in the algorithmic age, where virality and visibility often dictate cultural value, art faces unprecedented commodification. The aesthetic is frequently reduced to a spectacle optimized for consumption, divorced from nuance, complexity, or transgression. The challenge, therefore, is to preserve the sanctity of artistic integrity in the face of market and media pressures that threaten to flatten it into banality. Ultimately, the role of art in society is neither static nor monolithic. It is a dialectical force—at once reflective and projective, disruptive and redemptive. To safeguard art is to safeguard the capacity of humanity to feel, to question, and to reimagine.
According to the passage, how does art function in politically repressive environments?
- It reinforces state propaganda through images.
- It loses its relevance.
- It channels dissent and expresses unspeakable truths.
- It remains confined to academic circles.
Q96 · English
PASSAGE (Q93–Q97): Art, in its manifold forms—visual, performative, literary, and auditory—constitutes a domain that transcends utilitarian function and enters the realm of the symbolic, the affective, and the transformative. Its significance within society cannot be reduced to decoration or diversion; rather, it operates as a mode of critical reflection, a vessel of collective memory, and a catalyst for socio-cultural evolution. At its core, art interrogates the contours of reality by reframing perception. Whether through the destabilizing surrealism of a Dali canvas or the dissonant harmonies of avant-garde music, art dislodges the observer from complacency and compels re-engagement with the world. It is in this function that art becomes not only an aesthetic but an epistemological act—challenging dominant paradigms and opening discursive space for marginalized narratives. Historically, art has served as an archive of civilizations, encoding within its mediums the aspirations, anxieties, and ideologies of its epoch. From the sacred iconography of temple frescoes to the protest murals adorning urban decay, art becomes a text through which power, resistance, and identity are simultaneously contested and constituted. This historical embeddedness renders art indispensable to understanding not only what a society creates but what it values and fears. In modern democracies, the role of art assumes a distinctly political dimension. Art enables dissent when speech is suppressed, and engenders empathy where rational argument fails. Satire, documentary film, and performance art often articulate the unspeakable, using metaphor and allusion to subvert censure. Yet this potential also renders art vulnerable—to censorship, commodification, and ideological co-option. When stripped of autonomy, art may devolve into propaganda or elitist ornamentation—devoid of critical function. The sociological function of art extends to its capacity to cultivate communal belonging and individual introspection simultaneously. Participatory forms of art—street theatre, public installations, folk traditions—dissolve the binaries of creator and audience, democratizing aesthetic engagement. Meanwhile, solitary encounters with a painting or a poem can occasion personal revelation, catharsis, or ethical inquiry. However, in the algorithmic age, where virality and visibility often dictate cultural value, art faces unprecedented commodification. The aesthetic is frequently reduced to a spectacle optimized for consumption, divorced from nuance, complexity, or transgression. The challenge, therefore, is to preserve the sanctity of artistic integrity in the face of market and media pressures that threaten to flatten it into banality. Ultimately, the role of art in society is neither static nor monolithic. It is a dialectical force—at once reflective and projective, disruptive and redemptive. To safeguard art is to safeguard the capacity of humanity to feel, to question, and to reimagine.
Which of the following best explains the dialectical nature of art as per the last paragraph?
- Art is always destructive and marginal.
- Art evolves through opposing forces of creation and criticism.
- Art functions only within elite institutions.
- Art is limited to reflecting the past.
PASSAGE (Q93–Q97): Art, in its manifold forms—visual, performative, literary, and auditory—constitutes a domain that transcends utilitarian function and enters the realm of the symbolic, the affective, and the transformative. Its significance within society cannot be reduced to decoration or diversion; rather, it operates as a mode of critical reflection, a vessel of collective memory, and a catalyst for socio-cultural evolution. At its core, art interrogates the contours of reality by reframing perception. Whether through the destabilizing surrealism of a Dali canvas or the dissonant harmonies of avant-garde music, art dislodges the observer from complacency and compels re-engagement with the world. It is in this function that art becomes not only an aesthetic but an epistemological act—challenging dominant paradigms and opening discursive space for marginalized narratives. Historically, art has served as an archive of civilizations, encoding within its mediums the aspirations, anxieties, and ideologies of its epoch. From the sacred iconography of temple frescoes to the protest murals adorning urban decay, art becomes a text through which power, resistance, and identity are simultaneously contested and constituted. This historical embeddedness renders art indispensable to understanding not only what a society creates but what it values and fears. In modern democracies, the role of art assumes a distinctly political dimension. Art enables dissent when speech is suppressed, and engenders empathy where rational argument fails. Satire, documentary film, and performance art often articulate the unspeakable, using metaphor and allusion to subvert censure. Yet this potential also renders art vulnerable—to censorship, commodification, and ideological co-option. When stripped of autonomy, art may devolve into propaganda or elitist ornamentation—devoid of critical function. The sociological function of art extends to its capacity to cultivate communal belonging and individual introspection simultaneously. Participatory forms of art—street theatre, public installations, folk traditions—dissolve the binaries of creator and audience, democratizing aesthetic engagement. Meanwhile, solitary encounters with a painting or a poem can occasion personal revelation, catharsis, or ethical inquiry. However, in the algorithmic age, where virality and visibility often dictate cultural value, art faces unprecedented commodification. The aesthetic is frequently reduced to a spectacle optimized for consumption, divorced from nuance, complexity, or transgression. The challenge, therefore, is to preserve the sanctity of artistic integrity in the face of market and media pressures that threaten to flatten it into banality. Ultimately, the role of art in society is neither static nor monolithic. It is a dialectical force—at once reflective and projective, disruptive and redemptive. To safeguard art is to safeguard the capacity of humanity to feel, to question, and to reimagine.
Which of the following best explains the dialectical nature of art as per the last paragraph?
- Art is always destructive and marginal.
- Art evolves through opposing forces of creation and criticism.
- Art functions only within elite institutions.
- Art is limited to reflecting the past.
Q97 · English
PASSAGE (Q93–Q97): Art, in its manifold forms—visual, performative, literary, and auditory—constitutes a domain that transcends utilitarian function and enters the realm of the symbolic, the affective, and the transformative. Its significance within society cannot be reduced to decoration or diversion; rather, it operates as a mode of critical reflection, a vessel of collective memory, and a catalyst for socio-cultural evolution. At its core, art interrogates the contours of reality by reframing perception. Whether through the destabilizing surrealism of a Dali canvas or the dissonant harmonies of avant-garde music, art dislodges the observer from complacency and compels re-engagement with the world. It is in this function that art becomes not only an aesthetic but an epistemological act—challenging dominant paradigms and opening discursive space for marginalized narratives. Historically, art has served as an archive of civilizations, encoding within its mediums the aspirations, anxieties, and ideologies of its epoch. From the sacred iconography of temple frescoes to the protest murals adorning urban decay, art becomes a text through which power, resistance, and identity are simultaneously contested and constituted. This historical embeddedness renders art indispensable to understanding not only what a society creates but what it values and fears. In modern democracies, the role of art assumes a distinctly political dimension. Art enables dissent when speech is suppressed, and engenders empathy where rational argument fails. Satire, documentary film, and performance art often articulate the unspeakable, using metaphor and allusion to subvert censure. Yet this potential also renders art vulnerable—to censorship, commodification, and ideological co-option. When stripped of autonomy, art may devolve into propaganda or elitist ornamentation—devoid of critical function. The sociological function of art extends to its capacity to cultivate communal belonging and individual introspection simultaneously. Participatory forms of art—street theatre, public installations, folk traditions—dissolve the binaries of creator and audience, democratizing aesthetic engagement. Meanwhile, solitary encounters with a painting or a poem can occasion personal revelation, catharsis, or ethical inquiry. However, in the algorithmic age, where virality and visibility often dictate cultural value, art faces unprecedented commodification. The aesthetic is frequently reduced to a spectacle optimized for consumption, divorced from nuance, complexity, or transgression. The challenge, therefore, is to preserve the sanctity of artistic integrity in the face of market and media pressures that threaten to flatten it into banality. Ultimately, the role of art in society is neither static nor monolithic. It is a dialectical force—at once reflective and projective, disruptive and redemptive. To safeguard art is to safeguard the capacity of humanity to feel, to question, and to reimagine.
What is the closest meaning of the word banality as used in the sentence: "...threaten to flatten it into banality"?
- Vitality
- Triviality
- Versatility
- Brutality
PASSAGE (Q93–Q97): Art, in its manifold forms—visual, performative, literary, and auditory—constitutes a domain that transcends utilitarian function and enters the realm of the symbolic, the affective, and the transformative. Its significance within society cannot be reduced to decoration or diversion; rather, it operates as a mode of critical reflection, a vessel of collective memory, and a catalyst for socio-cultural evolution. At its core, art interrogates the contours of reality by reframing perception. Whether through the destabilizing surrealism of a Dali canvas or the dissonant harmonies of avant-garde music, art dislodges the observer from complacency and compels re-engagement with the world. It is in this function that art becomes not only an aesthetic but an epistemological act—challenging dominant paradigms and opening discursive space for marginalized narratives. Historically, art has served as an archive of civilizations, encoding within its mediums the aspirations, anxieties, and ideologies of its epoch. From the sacred iconography of temple frescoes to the protest murals adorning urban decay, art becomes a text through which power, resistance, and identity are simultaneously contested and constituted. This historical embeddedness renders art indispensable to understanding not only what a society creates but what it values and fears. In modern democracies, the role of art assumes a distinctly political dimension. Art enables dissent when speech is suppressed, and engenders empathy where rational argument fails. Satire, documentary film, and performance art often articulate the unspeakable, using metaphor and allusion to subvert censure. Yet this potential also renders art vulnerable—to censorship, commodification, and ideological co-option. When stripped of autonomy, art may devolve into propaganda or elitist ornamentation—devoid of critical function. The sociological function of art extends to its capacity to cultivate communal belonging and individual introspection simultaneously. Participatory forms of art—street theatre, public installations, folk traditions—dissolve the binaries of creator and audience, democratizing aesthetic engagement. Meanwhile, solitary encounters with a painting or a poem can occasion personal revelation, catharsis, or ethical inquiry. However, in the algorithmic age, where virality and visibility often dictate cultural value, art faces unprecedented commodification. The aesthetic is frequently reduced to a spectacle optimized for consumption, divorced from nuance, complexity, or transgression. The challenge, therefore, is to preserve the sanctity of artistic integrity in the face of market and media pressures that threaten to flatten it into banality. Ultimately, the role of art in society is neither static nor monolithic. It is a dialectical force—at once reflective and projective, disruptive and redemptive. To safeguard art is to safeguard the capacity of humanity to feel, to question, and to reimagine.
What is the closest meaning of the word banality as used in the sentence: "...threaten to flatten it into banality"?
- Vitality
- Triviality
- Versatility
- Brutality
Q98 · English
Select the correct option for the Direct Speech conversion of the sentence below.
The zoologist warned that the island's carrying capacity might be exceeded should invasive species proliferate unchecked.
- "The island's carrying capacity will be exceeded if invasive species proliferate unchecked."
- "Should invasive species have proliferated unchecked, the island's carrying capacity would be exceeded."
- "The island's carrying capacity might be exceeded should invasive species proliferate unchecked."
- "If invasive species proliferated unchecked, the carrying capacity had been exceeded."
Select the correct option for the Direct Speech conversion of the sentence below.
The zoologist warned that the island's carrying capacity might be exceeded should invasive species proliferate unchecked.
- "The island's carrying capacity will be exceeded if invasive species proliferate unchecked."
- "Should invasive species have proliferated unchecked, the island's carrying capacity would be exceeded."
- "The island's carrying capacity might be exceeded should invasive species proliferate unchecked."
- "If invasive species proliferated unchecked, the carrying capacity had been exceeded."
Q99 · English
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.
He said, "I bought a new laptop."
- He said that he had bought a new laptop.
- He said that he buys a new laptop.
- He said that he was buying a new laptop.
- He said that he has bought a new laptop.
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.
He said, "I bought a new laptop."
- He said that he had bought a new laptop.
- He said that he buys a new laptop.
- He said that he was buying a new laptop.
- He said that he has bought a new laptop.
Q100 · English
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
1. A key strategy is to diversify energy sources, transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable alternatives like solar, wind, and geothermal power.
2. To mitigate the worst effects of climate change, the global community must drastically reduce its reliance on carbon-intensive energy production.
3. This shift not only decreases greenhouse gas emissions but also improves air quality and creates new economic opportunities.
4. Additionally, policies that promote energy efficiency in buildings and transportation can further lower overall energy consumption.
- 2, 1, 3, 4
- 1, 2, 3, 4
- 4, 1, 2, 3
- 2, 3, 1, 4
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
1. A key strategy is to diversify energy sources, transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable alternatives like solar, wind, and geothermal power.
2. To mitigate the worst effects of climate change, the global community must drastically reduce its reliance on carbon-intensive energy production.
3. This shift not only decreases greenhouse gas emissions but also improves air quality and creates new economic opportunities.
4. Additionally, policies that promote energy efficiency in buildings and transportation can further lower overall energy consumption.
- 2, 1, 3, 4
- 1, 2, 3, 4
- 4, 1, 2, 3
- 2, 3, 1, 4