Articles & Prepositions

1📚📝 EnglishPrepositions

Insert the proper preposition in the sentence:

He hinted ___ some loss of treasure.

Explanation

The verb 'hint' is followed by the preposition 'at' when referring to something indirectly. Thus, 'hinted at'.

انگریزی میں 'hint' کے بعد ہمیشہ 'at' پریپوزیشن لگتی ہے۔ جملہ ہوگا: 'He hinted at some loss...'

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2📚📝 EnglishArticles

Fill in the blank with a suitable article:

The Sun rises in the east and sets in ___ west.

Explanation

Directions (east, west, north, south) take the definite article 'the' when preceded by a preposition. Therefore, 'sets in the west'.

جغرافیائی سمتوں (directions) جیسے مشرق، مغرب، وغیرہ سے پہلے ہمیشہ ڈیفینیٹ آرٹیکل 'the' لگایا جاتا ہے۔

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3📚⚖️ LawArms Act

Which of the following means ammunition, as per Indian Arms Act, 1959?

i. Rocket.
ii. Noxious liquid
iii. Charges for firearm.

Explanation

Section 2(b) of the Indian Arms Act, 1959 defines 'ammunition' to include rockets, noxious liquid/gas-producing articles, and propellant charges/cartridges for firearms.

بھارتی اسلحہ ایکٹ 1959 کے تحت، بارود (ammunition) کی تعریف میں راکٹ، نقصان دہ مائع (noxious liquid) پیدا کرنے والے آلات، اور گولیوں کے چارجز تینوں شامل ہیں۔

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4📚🔬 Forensic ScienceWound Ballistics

The range which commences beyond the limit of flame zone and extends up to the distance to which the gunpowder residues could be projected in the area surrounding the wound of entrance is

Explanation

The 'Near range' (or close range) is the zone beyond the burning flame where unburnt/semi-burnt gunpowder particles are projected, creating powder tattooing (stippling) on the skin.

وہ فاصلہ جو شعلے کے زون سے آگے ہوتا ہے لیکن وہاں تک گولی کے بارود کے ذرات (tattooing) جلد پر نشان چھوڑ سکتے ہیں، اسے نیئر رینج (Near range) یا قریب کا فاصلہ کہتے ہیں۔

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5📚🔬 Forensic ScienceGSR Analysis

The most impressive and effective method to evaluate GSR is

Explanation

Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy-Dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX) is the gold standard for GSR analysis because it allows identification of both the chemical composition and the spherical morphology of individual particles.

بارود کے بقایا جات (GSR) کے تجزیہ کا سب سے بہترین اور معتبر طریقہ اسکیننگ الیکٹران مائیکروسکوپ (SEM) ہے، جو ذرات کی بناوٹ اور کیمیکل دونوں کو چیک کرتا ہے۔

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6📚🧬 BiologyCell Biology

What do you mean by Phagocytosis?

Explanation

Phagocytosis is a cellular absorption/ingestion phenomenon where a cell engulfs solid particles or pathogens.

فیگوسائٹوسس (Phagocytosis) خلیات کے ذریعے بیرونی ذرات یا جراثیم کو ہضم کرنے یا جذب کرنے کا ایک عمل (Absorption phenomenon) ہے۔

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7📚🧬 BiologyImpression Evidence

Electrostatic lifting device can be used to collect which of the following evidence from crime scene?

Explanation

An Electrostatic Dust Print Lifter (EDPL) applies a high-voltage charge to a metallized plastic sheet, drawing dry dust particles from footwear impressions on floors or carpets onto the film.

الیکٹرو سٹیٹک لفٹنگ ڈیوائس کا استعمال فرش پر موجود خشک مٹی یا دھول کے جوتوں کے نشانات (Dusty footprints) کو اٹھانے کے لیے کیا جاتا ہے۔

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8📚⚛️ PhysicsHPLC Columns

Following column packing materials are available in HPLC:

Explanation

HPLC columns can utilize various packing materials: microporous particles (porous throughout), pellicular particles (solid core with porous outer layer), or chemically bonded phases (stationary phase covalently bound to silica). Therefore, all are available.

ایچ پی ایل سی (HPLC) کالموں کی بھرائی کے لیے مائیکرو پورس، پیلیکولر اور بانڈڈ فیز، یہ تمام مٹیریل کثرت سے دستیاب ہوتے ہیں۔ اس لیے جواب 'اوپر کے تمام' (All of the above) ہے۔

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9📚⚛️ PhysicsNanotechnology

What is the primary characteristic of nanoparticles and nanotubes in the context of forensic science?

Explanation

Nanoparticles and nanotubes are characterized by their nanoscale dimensions. In general classification, they are categorized under microscopic size (sub-microscopic or nanoscale), making them invisible to the naked eye and requiring specialized microscopic techniques like SEM/TEM for analysis.

فارنزک سائنس میں نینو پارٹیکلز اور نینو ٹیوبز کی بنیادی خصوصیت ان کا انتہائی باریک یعنی خوردبینی سائز (microscopic size / nanoscale) ہونا ہے، جس کے تجزیے کے لیے اسکیننگ الیکٹران مائیکروسکوپ کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔

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10📚⚛️ PhysicsQuantum Mechanics

In the domain of quantum mechanics, what fundamental property of particles at the nanoscale contributes to the unique characteristics of nanomaterials?

Explanation

At the nanoscale (typically 1-100 nm), the physical and chemical properties of materials are dominated by microscopic quantum behavior (such as quantum confinement and wave-particle duality), which differs significantly from bulk properties.

کوانٹم میکانکس کے مطابق، نینو اسکیل پر ذرات کا خوردبینی کوانٹم طرزِ عمل (Microscopic quantum behaviour) ہی نینو میٹریلز کی منفرد طبیعی اور کیمیائی خصوصیات کا سبب بنتا ہے۔

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11📚⚛️ PhysicsNanotechnology

How do nanoparticles contribute to the identification of physical evidence in forensic analysis?

Explanation

Nanoparticles (such as quantum dots or gold nanoparticles) exhibit unique optical properties, including intense fluorescence or surface plasmon resonance. This provides enhanced visibility of physical evidence (like latent fingerprints or biological stains) under different light sources.

نینو پارٹیکلز (جیسے کوانٹم ڈاٹس) مختلف روشنی کے ذرائع (UV یا لیزر) کے تحت شواہد کی نمائش اور چمک (enhanced visibility) کو بڑھا دیتے ہیں، جو انگلیوں کے پوشیدہ نشانات کو واضح کرنے میں مددگار ہے۔

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12📚⚛️ PhysicsNanotechnology

What makes nanoparticles and nanotubes feasible tools for forensic evidence analysis?

Explanation

Nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes are highly stable and exhibit excellent resistance to environmental factors (such as heat, light, and humidity), ensuring that forensic markers or tags remain intact and detectable over time.

نینو پارٹیکلز اور نینو ٹیوبز ماحولیاتی عوامل (جیسے گرمی، نمی اور روشنی) کے خلاف مزاحمت (resistance to environmental factors) رکھتے ہیں، جس کی وجہ سے یہ فارنزک شواہد کی جانچ کے لیے موزوں آلات بنتے ہیں۔

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13📚🔬 Forensic ScienceSoil Analysis

In forensic investigations, what can be observed through microscopic examination of soil particles?

Explanation

Microscopic analysis of soil allows forensic scientists to identify specific mineral grains, biological remnants (pollen, diatoms), plant debris, and other organic/inorganic materials that are highly characteristic of a location.

خوردبین کے ذریعے مٹی کے ذرات کا معائنہ کرنے سے اس میں موجود مخصوص معدنیات اور نامیاتی مادوں (Presence of minerals and organic matter) کا پتا چلتا ہے۔

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14📚⚗️ ChemistryCement Analysis

Which physical property of cement is crucial in determining the setting time, an important parameter in construction applications?

Explanation

The fineness of cement (particle size distribution) determines its specific surface area. Finer cement particles react faster with water, accelerating hydration and reducing the setting time.

سیمنٹ کی باریکی (Fineness) اس کے جمنے کے وقت (setting time) کو طے کرتی ہے؛ جتنے باریک ذرات ہوں گے، ہائیڈریشن اتنی ہی تیزی سے ہوگی۔

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15📚⚛️ PhysicsNuclear Analytical Methods

What is the primary advantage of using neutron sources in neutron activation analysis over other radiation sources?

Explanation

Neutrons interact directly with atomic nuclei rather than shell electrons. This yields highly specific nuclear reactions with minimal background interference from the matrix compared to electron/charged particle methods.

نیوٹران ایکٹیویشن تجزیہ میں نیوٹران کے استعمال کا فائدہ یہ ہے کہ اس سے پس منظر کے شور یا مداخلت میں کمی (Lower interference from background radiation) ہوتی ہے۔

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16📚⚛️ PhysicsNuclear Physics

In a nuclear reaction, if an alpha particle is emitted, what change occurs in the atomic number and mass number of the nucleus?

Explanation

An alpha particle is a helium nucleus (

^4_2\text{He}

). Emitting an alpha particle decreases the atomic number (

Z

) by 2 and the mass number (

A

) by 4. Thus, both decrease.

الفا ذرہ خارج ہونے سے ایٹمی نمبر میں 2 کی اور ماس نمبر میں 4 کی کمی واقع ہوتی ہے، یعنی دونوں میں کمی (both decrease) آتی ہے۔

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17📚🔬 Forensic ScienceSoil Analysis

Which size of soil partial is termed as clay?

Explanation

In soil texture classification, clay particles are defined as having a diameter of less than 0.002 mm (or < 2 micrometers).

مٹی کی بناوٹ میں کلے (clay) سے مراد وہ ذرات ہیں جن کا قطر 0.002mm سے چھوٹا ہو۔

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18📚🏛️ CivicsIndian Polity

By which name/names is our country mentioned in the Constitution?

Explanation

Article 1 of the Constitution of India states: 'India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.' Thus, both India and Bharat are the official names mentioned.

ہندوستانی آئین کے آرٹیکل 1 میں ملک کو 'انڈیا، یعنی بھارت' (India, that is Bharat) کے نام سے پکارا گیا ہے۔

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19📚🏛️ CivicsIndian Polity

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?

Explanation

Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form, making it a punishable offense.

آئینِ ہند کا آرٹیکل 17 چھوا چھوت یا غیر چھوت (untouchability) کے خاتمے اور اس پر عمل کو قانوناً جرم قرار دینے سے متعلق ہے۔

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20📚📝 EnglishArticles

Fill in the blank: "________ unit means a measurement."

Explanation

The word 'unit' begins with a consonant sound /juː/ (like 'Y-o-u'), so the indefinite article 'a' is used before it.

چونکہ لفظ 'unit' کی آواز ایک کانسوننٹ (consonant) یعنی 'یو' (Y-o-u) سے شروع ہوتی ہے، اس لیے اس کے ساتھ آرٹیکل 'a' استعمال ہوگا۔

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21📚🏛️ CivicsIndian Constitution

Which Article of the Indian Constitution states the directive principles of state policy on 'Promotion of international peace and security'?

Explanation

Article 51 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to endeavor to promote international peace and security, maintain just and honorable relations between nations, and foster respect for international law.

ہندوستانی آئین کا آرٹیکل 51 بین الاقوامی امن اور سلامتی کو فروغ دینے کے لیے رہنما اصول فراہم کرتا ہے۔

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22📚📝 EnglishArticles

Fill in the blanks: ________ children recited ________ poem in ________ honour of ________ Prime Minister.

Explanation

The complete sentence is: 'The children recited a poem in the honour of the Prime Minister.' (Note: the printed question text had only three blanks, but the options had four article items. It is resolved by placing 'the' before children, 'a' before poem, 'the' before honour, and 'the' before Prime Minister).

صحیح جملہ یہ ہے: 'The children recited a poem in the honour of the Prime Minister.' یعنی آپشن D درست ہے۔

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23📚📝 EnglishArticles

Sarah was excited to visit _____ Eiffel Tower during her trip to Paris.

Explanation

'The' is used before unique geographical monuments (the Eiffel Tower). Names of cities (Paris) do not take an article.

منفرد جغرافیائی یادگاروں (Eiffel Tower) سے پہلے 'the' استعمال ہوتا ہے۔ شہروں کے ناموں (Paris) سے پہلے کوئی آرٹیکل نہیں لگتا۔

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24📚📝 EnglishArticles

Eating _____ orange and _____ banana together may cause digestive issues because they have different digestion rates.

Explanation

'an' is used before 'orange' because it starts with a vowel sound. 'a' is used before 'banana' because it starts with a consonant sound.

حرف علت (vowel sound) سے شروع ہونے والے لفظ (orange) سے پہلے 'an' اور حرف صحیح (consonant sound) سے شروع ہونے والے لفظ (banana) سے پہلے 'a' لگتا ہے۔

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25📚🏛️ CivicsPolity

Which language is primarily used for delivering judgments and legal documentation in the Supreme Court of India?

Explanation

Article 348(1) of the Constitution of India provides that all proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court shall be in the English language.

آئین ہند کی دفعہ 348(1) کے تحت سپریم کورٹ کی تمام کارروائیاں اور فیصلے انگریزی زبان میں ہوں گے۔

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26📚📝 EnglishArticles

Fill in the blank using suitable articles. When no article is required, select no article among the given options. John decided to enroll in _____ MBA program at _____ University to enhance his business skills.

Explanation

Use 'an' before 'MBA' because it begins with a vowel sound (/ɛm/). Use 'a' before 'University' because it begins with a consonant sound (/juː/).

پروگرام میں 'MBA' سے پہلے 'an' لگے گا کیونکہ اس کا تلفظ حرفِ علت کی آواز (/ɛm/) سے شروع ہوتا ہے۔ 'University' سے پہلے 'a' لگے گا کیونکہ اس کا تلفظ حرفِ صحیح کی آواز (/juː/) سے شروع ہوتا ہے۔

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27📚📝 EnglishArticles

Fill in the blank using suitable articles. When no article is required, select no article among the given options. I work at _____ company in New York. _____ company is called Global Tech Solutions.

Explanation

'a' is used for the first mention of a non-specific singular countable noun ('a company'). 'the' is used for the second mention because the company has now been specified.

پہلی بار کسی غیر مخصوص کمپنی کا ذکر کرنے کے لیے 'a company' استعمال ہوگا، اور جب دوسری بار اسی مخصوص کمپنی کا ذکر ہو تو 'the company' استعمال ہوگا۔

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28📚📝 EnglishPrepositions

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions from the alternatives given below. As they navigated through the dense forest, they stumbled _____ an ancient ruin that was hidden beneath the overgrown vegetation.

Explanation

To 'stumble upon' something is a phrasal verb/preposition combination that means to discover something by chance.

'Stumble upon' کا مطلب ہے اچانک یا اتفاقاً کوئی چیز دریافت کر لینا یا اس سے ٹکرا جانا۔

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29📚📝 EnglishPrepositions

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions from the alternatives given below. She walked _____ the bustling market, taking in the vibrant colors and enticing scents of fresh produce and spices.

Explanation

To walk 'through' a location means to enter it and move to the other side or move around inside it, which fits a market context.

بازار کے ایک سرے سے دوسرے سرے تک گزرنے یا اس کے اندر چلنے کے لیے 'through' (کے درمیان سے / کے ذریعے) کا استعمال بالکل درست ہے۔

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30📚🏛️ CivicsIndian Constitution

The right to move freely throughout the territory of India comes under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

Explanation

The right to move freely throughout the territory of India is guaranteed under Article 19(1)(d) as a Fundamental Right.

پورے ہندوستان میں آزادانہ نقل و حرکت کا حق آئین ہند کے آرٹیکل 19 (دفعہ 19) کے تحت ایک بنیادی حق کے طور پر فراہم کیا گیا ہے۔

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31📚📜 HistoryJ&K History

Arrange the following events in chronological order:

i. Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019.
ii. Sadar-i-Riyasat re-designated as Governor.
iii. Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir adopted.
iv. Article 370 grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
Choose the correct option.

Explanation

The chronological order is: iv) Article 370 drafted/enacted (1949), iii) J&K Constitution adopted (November 17, 1956), ii) Sadar-i-Riyasat re-designated as Governor (1965), and i) J&K Reorganisation Act (2019). This corresponds to: iv, iii, ii, i.

واقعات کی تاریخی ترتیب مندرجہ ذیل ہے: (iv) آرٹیکل 370 کا نفاذ (1949)، (iii) جموں و کشمیر کا آئین اپنانا (1956)، (ii) صدرِ ریاست کا عہدہ تبدیل کر کے گورنر بنانا (1965)، اور (i) جموں و کشمیر تنظیمِ نو ایکٹ (2019)۔ یہ ترتیب iv, iii, ii, i بنتی ہے۔

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32📚📝 EnglishError Spotting

Find out which part of a sentence has an error.

After knowing truth, (a)/ they took the right decision (b)/ in the matter. (c)/ No error (d)

Explanation

The error is in part (a). The definite article 'the' is missing before 'truth'. It should be 'After knowing the truth'.

غلطی حصہ (a) میں ہے۔ لفظ 'truth' سے پہلے آرٹیکل 'the' کا استعمال ضروری ہے، یعنی 'After knowing the truth' ہونا چاہیے۔

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33📚📝 EnglishPrepositions

Fill in the blank.

Everyone in this world is accountable to God _____ his actions.

Explanation

The preposition 'for' is used after 'accountable' to indicate the thing/actions a person is responsible for. Thus, 'accountable to God for his actions'.

کسی چیز یا عمل کے لیے جوابدہ ہونے کے واسطے 'accountable' کے بعد 'for' استعمال ہوتا ہے۔ یعنی اپنے اعمال کے لیے خدا کے حضور جوابدہ ہونا۔

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34📚🏛️ CivicsIndian Constitution

'Equal pay for equal work' has been ensured in the Indian Constitution as which of the following?

Explanation

Article 39(d) under the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) of the Indian Constitution ensures equal pay for equal work for both men and women.

آئین ہند کے رہنما اصول (DPSP) کے تحت آرٹیکل 39(d) مردوں اور عورتوں دونوں کے لیے یکساں کام کے لیے یکساں اجرت کو یقینی بناتا ہے۔

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35📚🏗️ Civil EngineeringBricks

Choose the right sequence of stages during burning/firing of bricks is

Explanation

The firing of bricks follows these sequential stages: 1. Dehydration (or water smoking, up to 650°C) to remove moisture. 2. Oxidation (650°C - 900°C) to burn organic matters. 3. Vitrification (900°C - 1100°C) where clay particles fuse into a glassy mass. 4. Cooling.

اینٹوں کے پکنے کا درست تسلسل ہے: 1. پانی کا اخراج (Dehydration)، 2. آکسیڈیشن (Oxidation - نامیاتی مادوں کا جلنا)، 3. وِٹری فیکیشن (Vitrification - گلاس جیسا سخت بننا)، 4. ٹھنڈا ہونا (Cooling)۔ اس لیے آپشن A درست ہے۔

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36📚🏗️ Civil EngineeringRailway Track

Which of the following is not a requirement of a good ballast for a railway track?

Explanation

Good railway ballast should be angular and rough (not rounded) to ensure proper interlocking of the ballast particles, which holds the sleepers firmly in position against lateral movement.

ریلوے ٹریک کے لیے گٹی/بیلسٹ (Ballast) گول (Rounded) نہیں ہونی چاہیے، بلکہ نکیلی اور کٹی ہوئی ہونی چاہیے تاکہ وہ آپس میں اچھی طرح جڑ سکے اور سلیپر کو ہلنے نہ دے۔

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37📚⚛️ PhysicsOptics & Scattering

Yellow colour light is most preferred than white colour, as a fog light because

Explanation

Yellow light has a longer wavelength than green, blue, or violet parts of white light, making it subject to less scattering by fog particles (Rayleigh scattering). It penetrates better and is highly visible (conspicuous) without blinding reflection.

پیلی روشنی کی طولِ موج (wavelength) سفید روشنی کے نیلے/سبز رنگوں سے زیادہ ہوتی ہے، اس لیے یہ دھند میں کم بکھرتی ہے اور زیادہ دور تک دکھائی دیتی ہے۔

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38📚🧬 BiologyFisheries Policy

Number of articles in Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries

Explanation

The FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF), adopted in 1995, consists of 12 main articles covering objectives, principles, and management guidelines.

اقوام متحدہ کے ادارہ برائے خوراک و زراعت (FAO) کے ذمہ دارانہ ماہی گیری کے ضابطہ اخلاق (CCRF) میں کل 12 آرٹیکلز (مضامین) شامل ہیں۔

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39📚🏛️ CivicsIndian Polity & Constitution

Which Article of the Constitution of India details the procedure for amending the Constitution?

Explanation

Article 368 in Part XX of the Constitution of India grants power to Parliament to amend the Constitution and details the procedure for doing so.

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40📚🏛️ CivicsIndian Polity & Constitution

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of Parliament)?

Explanation

According to Article 64 of the Indian Constitution, the Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).

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41📚🏛️ CivicsIndian Polity & Constitution

The Right to Education was added as a Fundamental Right under Article 21A by which Constitutional Amendment Act?

Explanation

The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, inserted Article 21A, making free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14 a Fundamental Right.

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42📚🏛️ CivicsIndian Polity & Constitution

Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?

Explanation

Under Article 148 of the Indian Constitution, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal.

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43📚🏛️ CivicsIndian Polity & Constitution

Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality?

Explanation

Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.

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44📚🏛️ CivicsIndian Polity & Constitution

What is the minimum age required to contest elections for the Lok Sabha in India?

Explanation

Article 84(b) of the Constitution of India provides that the minimum age to be eligible for election as a member of the Lok Sabha is 25 years.

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45📚📝 EnglishArticles

Fill in the blank with the appropriate article: 'She is ________ MBA graduate.'

Explanation

Even though 'M' is a consonant letter, the word 'MBA' starts with a vowel sound /em/. Hence, the article 'an' is appropriate.

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46📚📝 EnglishError Detection

Identify the part of the sentence containing an error: 'She has been working (A) / in this office (B) / since five years (C) / No error (D)'

Explanation

For a duration of time (five years), the preposition 'for' should be used instead of 'since'. It should read 'for five years'.

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47📚📝 EnglishPrepositions

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'He is senior ________ me in service.'

Explanation

Adjectives like senior, junior, superior, inferior, prior, etc., are followed by the preposition 'to' instead of 'than'.

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48📚📝 EnglishPrepositions

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'She is very good ________ English.'

Explanation

We use 'good at' something (e.g., 'good at English', 'good at sports') to indicate skill or proficiency.

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49📚🔢 MathProfit & Loss

A shopkeeper sells an article for

\text{Rs. } 540

at a loss of

10\%

. At what price should he sell the article to gain

10\%

?

Explanation

Selling Price (

SP_1

) =

\text{Rs. } 540

at

10\%

loss.
This means

SP_1 = 90\%

of Cost Price (

CP

).

0.90 \times CP = 540 \implies CP = \frac{540}{0.90} = 600

.
To gain

10\%

, the new selling price (

SP_2

) must be:

SP_2 = 1.10 \times CP = 1.10 \times 600 = 660

.

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50📚📜 Environmental Law & GovernanceNational Green Tribunal & Constitution

Among the following, which all articles in the Indian constitution are related to National Green Tribunal?
a. Article 24
b. Article 21
c. Article 48 A
d. Article 51-A(g)

Explanation

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established under the NGT Act 2010 drawing inspiration from Article 21 (Right to a healthy environment), Article 48A (Duty of the State to protect the environment and forests), and Article 51A(g) (Fundamental duty of citizens to protect nature). Article 24 pertains to the prohibition of child labour in factories.

نیشنل گرین ٹریبونل (NGT) آئین کے آرٹیکل 21، آرٹیکل 48A اور آرٹیکل 51A(g) سے منسلک ہے۔

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51📚🏗️ Environmental EngineeringColloidal Solids & Coagulation

The size of colloidal solids in waste water are in the range of

Explanation

Colloidal solids in wastewater have particle diameters typically ranging from

1\text{ nm}

to

100\text{ nm}

(or

10^{-3}\text{ }\mu\text{m}

to

0.1\text{ }\mu\text{m}

). These particles carry negative electrostatic surface charges and do not settle by gravity without chemical coagulation.

سیوریج میں کولائیڈل ذرات کا سائز 1 نینو میٹر سے 100 نینو میٹر کی حد میں ہوتا ہے۔

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52📚📜 Environmental Law & GovernanceStockholm Conference & EPA History

The Environment Protection Act 1986 was enacted following the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held at

Explanation

India enacted the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 under Article 253 of the Constitution to implement the decisions taken at the landmark United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held at Stockholm in June 1972.

ہندوستان نے جون 1972 میں اسٹاک ہوم (Stockholm) میں منعقدہ اقوام متحدہ کی ماحولیاتی کانفرنس کے فیصلوں پر عمل کرتے ہوئے EPA 1986 پاس کیا۔

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53📚🏗️ Environmental EngineeringCoagulation & Flocculation

Coagulation is the process of:

Explanation

Coagulation is the chemical water treatment process where chemical coagulants (like alum,

Al_2(SO_4)_3

) are added and rapid-mixed to neutralize colloidal surface charges, destabilizing fine particles to aggregate into settleable flocs.

کوایگولیشن (Coagulation) وہ عمل ہے جس میں کیمیکلز ملا کر باریک ذرات کے گچھے (Flocs) بنائے جاتے ہیں۔

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54📚🧪 Chemistry & Water QualityWater Quality Parameters: TSS

Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in water represent:

Explanation

Total Suspended Solids (TSS) is the dry weight of suspended non-filterable solid particles in a water sample that are retained by a standard glass fiber filter disc with a nominal pore size of

1.5\text{ }\mu\text{m}

to

2.0\text{ }\mu\text{m}

upon drying at

103^\circ\text{C}

to

105^\circ\text{C}

.

ٹوٹل سسپینڈڈ سالڈز (TSS) سے مراد پانی میں موجود وہ ٹھوس ذرات ہیں جو فلٹر پیپر پر رک جاتے ہیں۔

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55📚🏗️ Environmental EngineeringSedimentation Tank Hydraulic Zones

Arrange the following zones of sedimentation tank in sequence as per the flow of water processes in the tank.
1. Outlet zone
2. Inlet zone
3. Sludge zone
4. Settling zone

Explanation

In a continuous flow horizontal sedimentation tank, the sequence along the water path is: 2. Inlet zone (distributes incoming flow evenly) → 4. Settling zone (where particles settle) → 3. Sludge zone (at the tank bottom collecting settled solids) → 1. Outlet zone (where clarified water is discharged).

سیڈیمینٹیشن ٹینک کے زونز کی درست ترتیب: انلیٹ زون (2) ← سیٹلنگ زون (4) ← سلج زون (3) ← آؤٹلیٹ زون (1)۔

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56📚🧪 Chemistry & Water QualityWater Quality Parameters: Turbidity

Which among the following causes turbidity in water?

Explanation

Turbidity (cloudiness or haziness in water) is caused by individual non-settling suspended solids, fine clay, silt, colloidal matter, and micro-particles that scatter and absorb light rays.

پانی میں گدلاپن (Turbidity) معلق ٹھوس ذرات (Suspended Solids) اور باریک مٹی کی وجہ سے ہوتا ہے۔

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57📚📜 Environmental Law & Governance42nd Constitutional Amendment & Environment

Which amendment explicitly incorporated Article 48-A and 51-A (g) into the Constitution?

Explanation

The landmark 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 inserted Article 48A (Directive Principle directing the State to protect and improve the environment) and Article 51A(g) (Fundamental Duty of citizens).

42ویں آئینی ترمیم 1976 کے ذریعے آئین میں ماحولیات سے متعلق آرٹیکل 48-A اور 51-A(g) شامل کیے گئے۔

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58📚📜 Indian Polity & ConstitutionFundamental Duties & Amendments

Which constitutional amendment added the Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution?

Explanation

Fundamental Duties (Article 51A in Part IVA) were incorporated into the Indian Constitution on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee via the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976.

بنیادی فرائض کو 42ویں آئینی ترمیم 1976 کے ذریعے آئین کے آرٹیکل 51A میں شامل کیا گیا۔

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59📚📜 Indian Polity & ConstitutionEmergency Provisions & Fundamental Rights

Which Article of the Indian constitution describes the effect of a national emergency on fundamental rights?

Explanation

Articles 358 (automatic suspension of Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Article 19) and 359 (suspension of the enforcement of other fundamental rights except Articles 20 and 21) describe the effect of a National Emergency on fundamental rights.

آرٹیکل 358 اور 359 قومی ایمرجنسی کے دوران بنیادی حقوق کی معطلی کے اثرات کو بیان کرتے ہیں۔

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60📚📖 General EnglishArticles

Fill in the blank using suitable articles. When no article is required, select no article among the given options.
The young man is in search of ________ employment because he is in ________ great financial crisis.

Explanation

'Employment' is an uncountable abstract noun used in a general sense (requiring no article), while 'crisis' is a countable singular noun modified by 'great' (requiring 'a').

'Employment' کے ساتھ کوئی آرٹیکل نہیں آئے گا اور 'crisis' کے ساتھ 'a' لگے گا۔

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61📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
The child playing in the backyard was startled when a squirrel darted ________ the swing set.

Explanation

'Under' is the natural dynamic preposition of movement indicating passing beneath the structure of the swing set.

سوئنگ سیٹ کے نیچے سے تیزی سے گزرنے کے لیے 'under' کا استعمال درست ہے۔

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62📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
He climbed ________ the ladder to get onto the roof.

Explanation

'Up' is the standard preposition of direction used with climb ('climbed up the ladder').

سیڑھی چڑھنے کے لیے 'climbed up' کا استعمال درست ہے۔

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63📚📜 Indian Polity & ConstitutionFundamental Rights & 44th Amendment

Which of the following is NOT related to fundamental rights?

Explanation

The Right to Property was repealed as a Fundamental Right by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978, and converted into a legal/constitutional right under Article 300A in Part XII.

حق جائیداد (Right to property) 44ویں ترمیم کے بعد بنیادی حق نہیں رہا بلکہ آرٹیکل 300A کے تحت ایک قانونی حق ہے۔

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64📚📜 Indian Polity & ConstitutionJoint Sitting of Parliament

Who presides over the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?

Explanation

Under Article 118(4) of the Indian Constitution, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.

آئین کے آرٹیکل 118(4) کے تحت پارلیمنٹ کے دونوں ایوانوں کے مشترکہ اجلاس کی صدارت لوک سبھا کا اسپیکر کرتا ہے۔

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65📚📖 General EnglishRelative Pronouns

Fill in the blank with correct pronoun:
He is a famous scientist about ________ many books have been written.

Explanation

Prepositions take object pronouns ('about whom', not 'about who').

پریپوزیشن کے بعد مفعولی ضمیر 'whom' کا استعمال درست ہے۔

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66📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions

Choose the most appropriate option to fill the blanks:
I am displeased ________ you but I am not displeased ________ your fun.

Explanation

Standard preposition usage: 'displeased with a person' and 'displeased at an action/thing'.

شخص کے لیے 'displeased with' اور عمل کے لیے 'displeased at' استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

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67📚🌱 Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical EngineeringShear Strength of Soils

Considering
(i) The structural resistance to displacement of the soil
(ii) Frictional resistance between the individual soil particles
(iii) Cohesion between the surface of the soil particles.
The Shear strength of a soil basically made up of these statements

Explanation

According to soil mechanics principles (Coulomb-Terzaghi criterion), shear strength consists of: (i) structural interlocking resistance against displacement, (ii) internal frictional resistance between grains (

sigma' \tan phi

), and (iii) true and apparent cohesion (

c

).

مٹی کی شیئر کی طاقت انٹرلاکنگ، رگڑ اور ہم آہنگی (i, ii اور iii) تینوں اجزاء سے مل کر بنتی ہے۔

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68📚⚙️ Engineering MechanicsVarignon's Theorem of Moments

"If a number of coplanar forces acting on a particle are in equilibrium, then the algebraic sum of their moments about any point is equal to the moment of their resultant force about the same point" is

Explanation

Varignon's Theorem of Moments (Principle of Moments) states that the moment of the resultant of a system of concurrent/coplanar forces about any point equals the algebraic sum of the moments of its individual component forces about that point.

یہ ویرگنن کا تھیورم (Varignon's Theorem) ہے جو قوتوں کے مومنٹس کے اصول کو بیان کرتا ہے۔

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69📚📖 General EnglishArticles & Determiners

I saw ______ good deal of him during ______ war.

Explanation

The idiomatic quantitative phrase is 'a good deal of' (meaning a great deal/lot), and 'the war' refers to a specific known historical conflict. Correct: "I saw a good deal of him during the war."

صحیح آرٹیکلز: 'a' good deal of him during 'the' war (Option D)۔

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70📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions

He gave a talk ______ the causes of dengue fever.

Explanation

The standard preposition used when delivering a lecture or presentation on a subject matter is 'talk on': "He gave a talk on the causes of dengue fever."

کسی موضوع پر تقریر یا گفتگو کے لیے 'talk on' استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

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71📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions

The kitchen is ______ the back of the house.

Explanation

Specific locational position uses 'at the back of': "The kitchen is at the back of the house."

مقام کے تعین کے لیے 'at the back of' درست فقرہ ہے۔

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72📚📖 General EnglishArticles & Determiners

Fill in the blanks with correct options.
He formed _____ close friendship with _____ group.

Explanation

'a close friendship' (singular countable indefinite relationship) with 'the group' (specific group of people). Correct: "He formed a close friendship with the group."

صحیح آرٹیکلز: 'a' close friendship with 'the' group (Option C)۔

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73📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions

The Railway track runs _____ the river?

Explanation

'Runs across' is the standard spatial idiom for a track, line, or bridge spanning from one bank/side of a river to the opposite side.

ایک کنارے سے دوسرے کنارے تک جانے کے لیے 'across' کا استعمال کیا جاتا ہے: "runs across the river".

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74📚📖 General EnglishPronoun Cases

The market is nearer to them than _____?

Explanation

In prepositional comparison where the first object is in objective case ('to them'), the parallel comparing pronoun must also be in the objective case ('to us' / 'us').

مفعولی حالت کے متوازی 'them' کے مقابلے میں 'us' کا استعمال درست ہے۔

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75📚📖 General EnglishZero Article / No Article

_____ light comes from the sun

Explanation

Uncountable abstract/general physical nouns used in a generic universal statement take no article: "Light comes from the sun."

عام غیر معین اسم 'Light' کے ساتھ کسی آرٹیکل کی ضرورت نہیں ہوتی (no article)۔

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76📚📖 General EnglishDeterminers & Quantifiers

Choose the correct article: "I need _____ assistance with this complex problem."

Explanation

'Assistance' is an uncountable noun. When requesting an indefinite quantity, the determiner 'some' is idiomatic and grammatically appropriate: "I need some assistance with this complex problem."

غیر معین مقدار کے لیے 'some' کا استعمال درست ہے: "I need some assistance..."

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77📚📖 General EnglishArticles (A vs An)

Fill in the blank using suitable articles:
Sudha is studying in

\underline{\hspace{1cm}}

Canadian University. From there, it will take

\underline{\hspace{1cm}}

hour for her to reach the airport.

Explanation

'Canadian' begins with a consonant sound (/k/), taking article 'a'. 'Hour' begins with a silent 'h' and vowel sound (/aʊər/), taking article 'an'. Correct: "a Canadian University... an hour".

'Canadian' کے ساتھ 'a' اور خاموش 'h' والے لفظ 'hour' کے ساتھ 'an' کا استعمال درست ہے۔ (a, an)

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78📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
She stood

\underline{\hspace{1cm}}

the window, lost in thought

\underline{\hspace{1cm}}

her future plans for the upcoming year.

Explanation

'Stood by the window' (near/next to) and 'lost in thought about her future plans'. Correct prepositions: "by, about".

کھڑکی کے پاس کھڑے ہونے کے لیے 'by' اور سوچ کے لیے 'about' درست پریپوزیشنز ہیں (by, about)۔

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79📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
The team worked tirelessly

\underline{\hspace{1cm}}

the guidance of their coach to improve their performance

\underline{\hspace{1cm}}

the challenging season.

Explanation

Standard idiomatic English uses 'under the guidance of' and 'during the challenging season'. Correct: "under, during".

رہنمائی کے لیے 'under the guidance' اور مدت کے لیے 'during the season' درست ہے۔ (under, during)

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80📚🧮 Quantitative AptitudeProfit and Loss

By selling an article for Rs. 960 a man incurs a loss of 4%; what was the cost price?

Explanation

\text{Cost Price} = \frac{\text{Selling Price}}{1 - \text{Loss}\%} = \frac{960}{1 - 0.04} = \frac{960}{0.96} = \text{Rs. } 1000

.

لاگت کی قیمت = \frac{960}{0.96} = 1000 روپے ہے۔

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81📚⚖️ Indian Polity & ConstitutionFundamental Rights: Right to Education (Art 21A)

Article 21A of the Indian Constitution provides Right to

Explanation

Article 21A, inserted into Part III of the Constitution by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act (2002), establishes free and compulsory education as a Fundamental Right for all children aged 6 to 14 years.

آئین ہند کی دفعہ 21A بچوں کے لیے مفت اور لازمی تعلیم کے بنیادی حق (Right to Education) کی ضمانت دیتی ہے۔

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82📚📖 General EnglishArticles

There is _____ fish, in _____ bottle.

Explanation

'A fish' (first mention of non-specific fish) in 'the bottle' (specific container context): "There is a fish in the bottle."

موزوں آرٹیکل: "There is a fish in the bottle."

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83📚📖 General EnglishArticles: Definite Article with Nationalities

_____ Indians are very good in maths.

Explanation

Definite article 'The' is used before a plural nationality or demographic noun ('The Indians') to designate the people of that nationality as a whole.

قومی شناخت کے اجتماعی نام کے ساتھ 'The' کا استعمال ہوتا ہے: "The Indians are very good..."

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84📚⚖️ Indian Polity & ConstitutionFundamental Duties (Part IVA)

Fundamental duties are mentioned in

Explanation

Fundamental Duties are enshrined in Part-IVA (Article 51A) of the Constitution of India, incorporated by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.

بنیادی فرائض آئین ہند کے حصہ IVA (دفعہ 51A) میں درج ہیں۔

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85📚📖 General EnglishPluralization of Compound Nouns

Spot an error in the given sentence:
Sister-in-laws (A) / are (B) / a nuisance. (C) / No error (D)

Explanation

The plural form of compound noun 'sister-in-law' is 'sisters-in-law' (the principal root noun 'sister' takes the plural suffix '-s', not the prepositional suffix). Error is in Part A.

مرکب اسم کی جمع 'sisters-in-law' ہوتی ہے، اس لیے حصہ A میں غلطی ہے۔

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86📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions of Instrument

Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:
She draws the sketch ________ a pencil.

Explanation

Preposition 'with' is used to denote the instrument, tool, or object used to perform an action: "She draws the sketch with a pencil."

کسی اوزار یا ذریعے سے کام کرنے کے لیے پریپوزیشن 'with' کا استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

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87📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions: Fixed Idiomatic Collocations

Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:
Shital is always ________ a hurry, she drives ________ a tremendous speed.

Explanation

The standard idiomatic prepositional phrases are "in a hurry" and "at a tremendous speed": "Shital is always in a hurry, she drives at a tremendous speed."

درست پریپوزیشنز 'in a hurry' اور 'at a speed' ہیں۔

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88📚📖 General EnglishArticles: Definite vs Indefinite

Choose the most appropriate article for the given sentence:
Singing is an art, and ________ art comes through practice

Explanation

When referring back to a previously introduced specific noun ('an art'), the definite article 'the' is used: "Singing is an art, and the art comes through practice."

پہلے سے متعارف کرائے گئے اسم کے لیے ڈیفینیٹ آرٹیکل 'the' کا استعمال ہوگا۔

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89📚📖 General EnglishArticles: Consonant Sounds

Which article should be used: "Isha lives alone in ________ one-bedroom apartment."

Explanation

Indefinite article 'a' is used before 'one-bedroom' because the word 'one' phonetically begins with the consonant glide sound /w/ ("won"), not a vowel sound.

لفظ 'one' کی آواز حرف صحیح /w/ سے شروع ہوتی ہے، لہذا آرٹیکل 'a' آئے گا۔

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90📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Fixed Prepositions

Choose the right word for the fill in the blank:
The manager didn't punish him for coming late. He must be ________ his good books.

Explanation

The standard English idiom is "to be in someone's good books" (meaning to be in favor with someone).

محاورہ 'in his good books' (پسندیدہ ہونا) درست ہے۔

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91📚📖 General EnglishFixed Prepositions: Approve of

Choose the right word for the fill in the blank:
I don't approve ________ your language, young lady.

Explanation

The transitive verb 'approve' takes the fixed preposition 'of': "I don't approve of your language...".

فعل 'approve' کے ساتھ پریپوزیشن 'of' کا استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

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92📚📖 General EnglishArticles

Fill in the blank using suitable articles. When no article is required, select no article among the given options:
I went to ______ hometown last year and remained there for ______ week.

Explanation

In idiomatic English, 'went to hometown' functions without an article when referring to one's own home territory, followed by indefinite singular time duration 'for a week'.

'went to hometown' اور مدت کے لیے 'for a week' درست آرٹیکل کا استعمال ہے۔

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93📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions of Place

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:
What can you see ______ the picture ______ page 44?

Explanation

The correct prepositions are 'in the picture' (inside the visual frame) and 'on page 44' (on a book page surface): "What can you see in the picture on page 44?"

تصویر کے اندر کے لیے 'in the picture' اور صفحے کے لیے 'on page 44' درست ہے۔

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94📚⚖️ Indian Polity & ConstitutionFundamental Rights during Emergency (Arts 20 & 21)

Which fundamental rights cannot be suspended even during an emergency?

Explanation

By virtue of the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act (1978), Article 20 (Protection in respect of conviction for offences) and Article 21 (Protection of Life and Personal Liberty) cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency.

دفعہ 20 اور دفعہ 21 (زندگی اور ذاتی آزادی کا حق) کو ایمرجنسی کے دوران بھی معطل نہیں کیا جا سکتا۔

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95📚⚖️ Indian Polity & ConstitutionSwaran Singh Committee & Fundamental Duties

Which of the following committee suggested incorporating Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution?

Explanation

The Sardar Swaran Singh Committee (1976) recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties, resulting in the enactment of Part IVA (Article 51A) by the 42nd Amendment.

سورن سنگھ کمیٹی کی سفارش پر آئین ہند میں بنیادی فرائض شامل کیے گئے۔

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96📚⚖️ Indian Polity & Panchayati Raj73rd Constitutional Amendment Act: Women's Reservation

Which of the following constitution amendment gave one third reservations to women at panchayat level?

Explanation

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 inserted Article 243D(3), mandating that not less than one-third (33%) of all seats and chairperson positions in Panchayati Raj institutions be reserved for women.

73ویں آئینی ترمیم (1992) کے تحت پنچایتوں میں خواتین کے لیے ایک تہائی (33%) نشستیں مخصوص کی گئیں۔

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97📚📖 General EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement & Prepositions

Which one is the correct sentence?

Explanation

'Mumps' is a singular disease name requiring singular verb 'is', and preposition 'among' is used for collective plural groups (more than two children): "Mumps is common among children."

'Mumps' بیماری کا واحد اسم ہے (is) اور بچوں کے مجموعہ کے لیے 'among' آتا ہے۔

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98📚📖 General EnglishCorrelative Conjunctions & Prepositions

The sergeant asked him to come to the Police station -
Which one is the correct answer?

Explanation

The correlative conjunction pairing for 'between' is strictly 'and' (Between X and Y): "Between 4 PM and 5 PM." ('From' pairs with 'to').

'Between' کے ساتھ ہمیشہ 'and' کا جوڑا آتا ہے (Between 4 PM and 5 PM)۔

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99📚📖 General EnglishFixed Prepositions: Good at

Manohar is good ______ Cricket.

Explanation

The adjective 'good' is followed by the fixed preposition 'at' when expressing competence or skill in a sport or subject: "good at Cricket."

کسی کھیل یا صلاحیت میں مہارت ظاہر کرنے کے لیے 'good at' درست ہے۔

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100📚📖 General EnglishFixed Prepositions

Sarmistha is afraid ______ spiders.

Explanation

The adjective 'afraid' takes the fixed preposition 'of': "afraid of spiders."

'Afraid' کے ساتھ ہمیشہ پریپوزیشن 'of' آتی ہے۔

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101📚📜 J&K Reorganisation Act 2019Constitutional Provisions for UT of J&K (Art 239A)

After the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territories, which constitutional provision became applicable specifically for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?

Explanation

Under Section 13 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the constitutional provisions of Article 239A (which originally created a Legislative Assembly and Council of Ministers for the UT of Puducherry) were made applicable to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

جموں و کشمیر ری آرگنائزیشن ایکٹ کے تحت پڈوچیری کی طرز پر دفعہ 239A (Article 239A) جموں و کشمیر پر لاگو ہوئی۔

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102📚📖 General EnglishArticles: Dual Appositive Nouns

Fill in the blanks using suitable articles:
Mr. Agnihotri, who is _____ producer and _____ financier of _____ Nike company was present there.

Explanation

When two job titles ('producer' and 'financier') refer to the same single individual, the definite article 'the' is used before the first title and omitted before the second, followed by 'the Nike company': "...the producer and financier of the Nike company..."

جب ایک ہی شخص کے دو عہدے بیان ہوں تو آرٹیکل 'the' صرف پہلے عہدے سے پہلے آتا ہے (the, no article, the)۔

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103📚📖 General EnglishArticles: Indefinite and Definite

Fill in the blanks using suitable articles:
_____ recent survey indicates that _____ number of drug addicts is growing day by day.

Explanation

Indefinite singular noun phrase 'A recent survey' introduces a non-specific study, followed by the fixed phrase 'the number of': "A recent survey indicates that the number of drug addicts..."

پہلے خالی جگہ میں 'A' اور دوسرے میں 'the number of' کے اصول سے 'the' آئے گا۔

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104📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions

Fill in the blank with appropriate prepositions from the alternatives given below:
We should prevent damage _____ and theft of public property.

Explanation

The noun 'damage' takes the preposition 'to' (damage to public property): "We should prevent damage to and theft of public property."

لفظ 'damage' کے ساتھ پریپوزیشن 'to' آتی ہے: "damage to public property".

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105📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions of Position

Fill in the blank with appropriate prepositions from the alternatives given below:
He inserted a needle _____ the close petals of a flower.

Explanation

Preposition 'between' indicates inserting an object into the space separating two or more touching petals: "He inserted a needle between the close petals..."

پتیوں کے درمیانی فاصلے میں داخل کرنے کے لیے 'between' درست ہے۔

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106📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions

He will impart no information ________ anyone.

Explanation

The verb 'impart' (to communicate or bestow information) takes the preposition 'to': "impart information to anyone."

لفظ 'impart' کے ساتھ پریپوزیشن 'to' آتی ہے۔

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107📚⚖️ Indian PolityDuration of Panchayats (Article 243E)

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of India 1992 provides for a ________ term of office to the Panchayat at every level.

Explanation

Article 243E of the Indian Constitution mandates a fixed 5-year tenure for Panchayats at all levels from the date appointed for their first meeting.

آئین کے تحت پنچایتوں کی مدت 5 سال (Five years) مقرر ہے۔

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108📚🔬 Physics: Wave MotionProperties of Elastic Media for Wave Propagation

The fundamental physical properties of a medium necessary for mechanical wave propagation are its:

Explanation

For propagation of mechanical acoustic/sound waves through a medium, the medium must possess Elasticity (to restore displaced particles), Inertia (to store kinetic energy), and low damping resistance. All of the above are essential.

میکانیکی لہروں کے سفر کے لیے میڈیم میں جمود، لچک اور کم مزاحمت (All of the above) ضروری ہیں۔

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109📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions

The traveller enquired ______ the farmer if he could tell him the way ______ the nearest inn.

Explanation

Standard prepositional usage: One 'enquires of' a person (asks someone) and asks for the 'way to' a destination

\implies

"enquired of ... way to".

درست پریپوزیشنز: 'enquired of' اور 'way to' ہیں۔

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110📚⚖️ Indian Polity & Constitution44th Amendment Act & Article 300A

The Right to Property was converted from a Fundamental Right into a Constitutional Legal Right by which Constitutional Amendment?

Explanation

The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978 repealed Article 19(1)(f) and Article 31, transforming the Right to Property into a legal/constitutional right under Article 300A in Part XII.

44ویں آئینی ترمیم (1978) کے ذریعے حق جائیداد کو بنیادی حقوق سے نکال کر قانونی حق بنایا گیا۔

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111📚⚖️ Indian Constitution: Fundamental RightsRight to Equality: Article 17

Which category of Fundamental Rights in Part III of the Indian Constitution incorporates the 'Abolition of Untouchability' under Article 17?

Explanation

Article 17 (Abolition of Untouchability and prohibition of its practice) is part of the 'Right to Equality' grouping under Articles 14 to 18 of the Indian Constitution.

چھوت چھات کا خاتمہ (آرٹیکل 17) برابری کے بنیادی حق (Right to Equality) کے تحت آتا ہے۔

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112📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions in Context

Fill in the blanks: "The team worked tirelessly _______ the guidance of their coach to improve their performance _______ the challenging season."

Explanation

One works 'under the guidance' of a mentor, and events occur 'during the season'

\implies

"under, during".

درست پریپوزیشنز: 'under the guidance' اور 'during the season' ہیں۔

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113📚📖 General EnglishArticles: Compound Noun Usage

Fill in the blanks with suitable articles:
"She is wearing a black and ______ white saree at the party hosted by the Manager and ______ Executive Director of our hotel."

Explanation

Because it is a single two-tone saree ("a black and white saree") and a single person holding both titles ("the Manager and Executive Director"), no second article is used in either blank.

ایک ہی ساڑھی اور ایک ہی شخص کے دو عہدوں کے لیے دوسری جگہ کوئی آرٹیکل استعمال نہیں ہوگا۔

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114📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions

Fill in the blank: "The officials have the habit of fawning ______ ministers."

Explanation

The standard preposition with the verb 'fawn' (to display exaggerated flattery or affection) is 'on' or 'upon'.

لفظ 'fawning' کے ساتھ پریپوزیشن 'upon' یا 'on' آتی ہے۔

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115📚📖 General EnglishPrepositional Errors

Spot the error: "I do not understand why in spite of my best efforts to please him, my boss is so angry at me."

Explanation

One is 'angry with' a person (and 'angry at/about' a situation). Hence "angry at me" should be "angry with me".

کسی شخص سے ناراض ہونے کے لیے 'angry with me' درست ہے۔

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116📚📖 General EnglishPrepositional Idioms

Spot the error: "Innovations into the field of artificial intelligence can help to increase the wages of the workforce provided workers have the necessary skills."

Explanation

The correct preposition is 'in the field of', not 'into the field of'. Hence part A has an error.

درست فقرہ 'Innovations in the field of' ہے۔

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117📚📖 General EnglishCommon Errors: Comprise vs Consist

Spot the error: "The three storey building comprises of six houses, two parking lots and one basement."

Explanation

The verb 'comprises' means 'consists of' and must never be followed by the preposition 'of' in active voice. It should read "comprises six houses".

'Comprises' کے ساتھ 'of' نہیں لگایا جاتا، لہذا حصہ A میں غلطی ہے۔

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118📚📖 General EnglishSentence Structure & Word Order

Identify the grammatically correct sentence:

Explanation

Option C correctly places the modal auxiliary, transitive verb, adverb of manner, and prepositional phrase: "The receptionist should answer courteously the questions of all the callers."

گرائمر کے لحاظ سے مکمل درست جملہ آپشن C ہے۔

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119📚📖 General EnglishCorrect Sentence Selection

Identify the grammatically correct sentence:

Explanation

Option A is grammatically flawless with correct plural agreement ('villagers were') and appropriate definite articles: "The villagers were enjoying the winter evening around the fire."

درست ترین جملہ آپشن A ہے۔

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120📚⚖️ Indian PolityPanchayati Raj: Constitutional Status

According to the Constitution of India (73rd Constitutional Amendment Act), a Gram Panchayat is defined as a/an

Explanation

Under Article 243B and Part IX of the Constitution, Panchayats are constitutional institutions of local self-government established for rural areas.

آئین ہند کے تحت گرام پنچایت مقامی خود اختیاری ادارہ (Institution of self-government) ہے۔

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121📚⚖️ Indian Constitution: Article 370Classification of Article 370

With respect to the erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir, Part XXI of the Constitution of India classified Article 370 under which heading?

Explanation

Part XXI of the Constitution of India is titled 'Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions', and Article 370 was explicitly titled 'Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir'.

آرٹیکل 370 آئین کے باب XXI میں عارضی دفعات (Temporary Provisions) کے تحت درج تھا۔

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122📚⚖️ Indian Constitution: Fundamental Rights & WritsWrits: Mandamus (Articles 32 & 226)

Which constitutional writ issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts commands a public official or authority to perform a mandatory statutory duty that they have failed or refused to perform?

Explanation

The writ of Mandamus (Latin for 'We Command') is an order issued to compel a public official, body, or tribunal to perform an obligatory public duty.

سرکاری افسر کو اپنے فرائض کی انجام دہی کا حکم دینے والی رٹ مینڈی مس (Mandamus) کہلاتی ہے۔

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123📚⚖️ Constitutional Law of J&KArticle 35A

Which now-repealed constitutional provision empowered the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature to define 'Permanent Residents' and confer special rights and privileges regarding employment and property?

Explanation

Article 35A (inserted into the Indian Constitution via the 1954 Presidential Order) empowered the J&K legislature to define permanent residents and grant them exclusive rights.

جموں و کشمیر کے مستقل باشندوں کے حقوق کی حفاظت آرٹیکل 35A (Article 35A) کرتی تھی۔

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124📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions and Military Terms

Fill in the blanks: "Our army is ______ the border of the neighboring country."

Explanation

Troops are strategically 'deployed along' a national boundary line

\implies

"deployed, along the border".

فوجی دستوں کی تعیناتی کے لیے 'deployed, along' درست ہے۔

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125📚📖 General EnglishAppropriate Prepositions

Fill in the blank: "Disintegration of the country is inimical ______ the progress of the people."

Explanation

The adjective 'inimical' (meaning harmful, hostile, or adverse) is standardly followed by the preposition 'to' ("inimical to the progress").

لفظ 'inimical' کے ساتھ ہمیشہ پریپوزیشن 'to' آتی ہے۔

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126📚General Awareness & National Current AffairsGovernment Schemes & Research Initiatives

When did the Union Cabinet approve the "One Nation, One Subscription" Scheme with an aim to provide nationwide access to scholarly research articles and journal publications?

Explanation

In November 2024, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the 'One Nation, One Subscription' (ONOS) initiative with a central allocation of ₹6,000 crore to provide universal digital access to premium scientific research journals.

नवंबर 2024 में केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल ने 'वन नेशन, वन सब्सक्रिप्शन' (ONOS) योजना को मंजूरी दी, जिससे भारत के सभी शोधकर्ताओं और विश्वविद्यालयों को अंतरराष्ट्रीय जर्नल्स तक मुफ्त पहुंच मिल सके।

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127📚Indian Polity, Constitution & GovernanceConstitutional Amendments

What was the primary objective of the 2nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution?

Explanation

The Constitution (Second Amendment) Act, 1952, amended Article 81(1)(b) to remove the upper population limit of 7,50,000 for representation by a single member in the Lok Sabha.

भारतीय संविधान के द्वितीय संशोधन (1952) का मुख्य उद्देश्य एक लोकसभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्र के लिए 7.5 लाख की ऊपरी जनसंख्या सीमा को समाप्त करना था।

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128📚Indian Polity, Constitution & GovernanceFundamental Rights & Union of States

Explanation

1. Article 1 defines India, that is Bharat, as a Union of States (III)
2. Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws (II)
3. Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (I).
Hence, the correct matching is 1-III, 2-II, 3-I.

1. अनुच्छेद 1: भारत राज्यों का संघ है (III)
2. अनुच्छेद 14: विधि के समक्ष समानता (II)
3. अनुच्छेद 16: सार्वजनिक रोजगार में अवसर की समानता (I)।
सही विकल्प 1-III, 2-II, 3-I है।

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129📚General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K UTConstitutional History & Article 370

Which constitutional provision allowed Jammu and Kashmir to have its own flag before 2019?

Explanation

Article 370 of the Constitution of India granted special autonomous status to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, allowing it to adopt its own Constitution (under Section 144 of the J&K Constitution) and separate state flag until August 2019.

भारतीय संविधान के अनुच्छेद 370 के तहत मिले विशेष दर्जे के कारण जम्मू और कश्मीर का अपना अलग संविधान और राज्य ध्वज था।

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130📚General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K UTJ&K Constitutional History & Integration

Why was the Jammu & Kashmir Constitution abrogated in 2019?

Explanation

The abrogation of Article 370 and the J&K Constitution was undertaken to foster complete national integration, eliminate discriminatory residency/domicile barriers, extend fundamental central laws, and accelerate socio-economic development and investments across the region.

2019 में जम्मू-कश्मीर के विशेष दर्जे और अलग संविधान को समाप्त करने का उद्देश्य पूर्ण राष्ट्रीय एकीकरण, सभी नागरिकों को समान अधिकार प्रदान करना और क्षेत्र में आर्थिक सुधार व निवेश को गति देना था (उपरोक्त सभी)।

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131📚General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K UTJ&K Constitution Key Articles

Which article of the Jammu & Kashmir Constitution (before 2019) defined the relationship between the state and the Union of India?

Explanation

Article 3 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir irrevocably declared: 'The State of Jammu and Kashmir is and shall be an integral part of the Union of India.'

जम्मू और कश्मीर के संविधान का अनुच्छेद 3 यह स्पष्ट रूप से घोषित करता था कि 'जम्मू और कश्मीर राज्य भारत संघ का अभिन्न अंग है और रहेगा।'

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132📚General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners

Fill in the blanks: ______ weather was rainy, and we made ______ bet whether you would come.

Explanation

'Weather' in this specific situation refers to the specific prevailing weather of that day, taking the definite article 'The'. 'Made a bet' is a standard English idiomatic collocated phrase. Hence: 'The weather was rainy, and we made a bet...'

विशिष्ट मौसम के लिए 'The weather' और मुहावरेदार प्रयोग 'made a bet' में 'a' आएगा। अतः सही उत्तर 'The, a' है।

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133📚General English & ComprehensionPrepositions

Fill in the blanks: Did you try looking ______ the door or ______ the cupboard?

Explanation

One naturally searches 'behind' a door (in the space hidden by an open/closed door) and 'in' (or inside) a cupboard where items are stored. Hence: 'behind the door or in the cupboard'.

दरवाजे के पीछे के लिए 'behind the door' और अलमारी के अंदर के लिए 'in the cupboard' का प्रयोग होगा।

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134📚General English & ComprehensionError Spotting & Prepositions

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error, to ensure the meaning is clear and relevant. If there is no error, select 'No error': The visitors complained at (A) / the poor accommodation (B) / they were provided with (C) / No error (D)

Explanation

The correct preposition with the verb 'complain' when referring to a grievance or condition is 'about' or 'of', not 'at'. It should read: 'The visitors complained about the poor accommodation...'. Therefore, part (A) contains the error.

'Complain' के साथ 'at' के स्थान पर 'about' या 'of' का प्रयोग होता है। अतः त्रुटि भाग (A) में है।

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135📚General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners

Fill in the blanks: I saw ______ old woman yesterday.

Explanation

The word 'old' begins with a vowel sound (/oʊ/), hence the indefinite article 'an' is used: 'I saw an old woman yesterday.'

'Old' शब्द स्वर ध्वनि (Vowel sound) से शुरू होता है, इसलिए इसके पहले 'an' का प्रयोग होगा।

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136📚Quantitative Aptitude & Basic MathematicsProfit and Loss & Data Sufficiency

How much profit did Lakshay earn on the cost price of an article by selling it?
I. He got 15% discount on the marked price at the time of purchase
II. He sold it for Rs. 2040
III. He earned 2% profit on the marked price

Choose the correct option:

Explanation

To calculate the total profit earned:
- From I:

\text{CP} = 0.85 \times \text{MP}

- From II:

\text{SP} = 2040

- From III:

\text{SP} = 1.02 \times \text{MP} \implies 1.02 \times \text{MP} = 2040 \implies \text{MP} = 2000

Then

\text{CP} = 0.85 \times 2000 = 1700

, and

\text{Profit} = 2040 - 1700 = 340

.
All three statements I, II, and III together are required to find the exact monetary profit.

सटीक लाभ राशि निकालने के लिए तीनों कथनों (I, II और III) का एक साथ उपयोग आवश्यक है।

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137📚General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners

Fill in the blank with the correct article. If no article is required, select no article.
She achieved _____ unique position in _____ organization through hard work.

Explanation

'Unique' starts with a consonant 'y' sound (/juː/), taking indefinite article 'a'. 'Organization' refers to the specific company/entity, taking definite article 'the': 'a unique position in the organization'.

'Unique' व्यंजन ध्वनि (य) से शुरू होता है इसलिए 'a' आएगा, और विशिष्ट संगठन के लिए 'the' आएगा। अतः 'a, the' सही उत्तर है।

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138📚General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners

Fill in the blank with the correct article. If no article is required, select no article.
_____ engineer presented _____ innovative solution during the conference.

Explanation

Both 'engineer' and 'innovative' begin with vowel sounds (/e/ and /ɪ/), requiring the indefinite article 'An' and 'an': 'An engineer presented an innovative solution...'.

'Engineer' और 'innovative' दोनों स्वर ध्वनि से शुरू होते हैं, इसलिए दोनों जगह 'An, an' आएगा।

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139📚General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners

Fill in the blank with the correct article. If no article is required, select no article.
_____ European country announced _____ new policy to combat climate change.

Explanation

'European' begins with a consonant 'y' sound (/jʊərəˈpiːən/), so it takes 'A'. 'New policy' takes indefinite article 'a': 'A European country announced a new policy...'.

'European' की शुरुआत 'य' व्यंजन ध्वनि से होती है, इसलिए इसके पूर्व 'A' आएगा और 'new policy' के पूर्व भी 'a' आएगा।

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140📚General English & ComprehensionPrepositions

Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition in the below sentence.
She stepped _____ the boat carefully to avoid slipping.

Explanation

'Onto' is used to express movement towards and coming to rest upon a surface/deck: 'She stepped onto the boat carefully...'.

नाव की सतह पर पैर रखने के लिए 'onto' का प्रयोग सही है: 'stepped onto the boat'.

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141📚General English & ComprehensionPrepositions

Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition in the below sentence.
_____ the beautiful decorations, candles were placed _____ the centerpiece.

Explanation

'Alongside the beautiful decorations, candles were placed around the centerpiece' correctly expresses accompanying placement and surrounding orientation.

सजावट के साथ के लिए 'Alongside' और केंद्र के चारों ओर के लिए 'around' का सही प्रयोग होगा।

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142📚General English & ComprehensionPrepositions

Which of the following sentences is correct regarding the use of propositions?

Explanation

Option A uses 'over' (movement across above) and 'in' (inside an enclosed space) completely accurately. (In B, correct idiom is 'good at'; in C, 'walked in the park').

विकल्प A में 'jumped over' और 'hid in the box' दोनों पूर्वसर्ग (Prepositions) पूर्णतः सही हैं।

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143📚General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners

Select the sentence where the determiner is used correctly.

Explanation

Option C correctly pairs 'several' with the plural countable noun 'opportunities'. (In A, 'many dogs'; in B & D, 'advice' and 'information' are uncountable and do not take 'a').

विकल्प C में 'several' के साथ बहुवचन संज्ञा 'opportunities' का सही प्रयोग हुआ है। 'advice' और 'information' अगणनीय हैं।

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144📚General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners

Select the sentence where the determiner is NOT used correctly.

Explanation

'Information' is an uncountable noun and cannot be preceded by the singular indefinite article 'A'. One must say 'Information' or 'A piece of information'. Hence, Option D is incorrect.

'Information' एक Uncountable Noun है, इसलिए इसके पहले 'A' का प्रयोग गलत है। अतः विकल्प D में निर्धारक गलत है।

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145📚Clinical Psychology & Psychological DisordersDelusions of Reference

Delusional belief of the patient that 'an article in a newspaper or a remark on television is directed specifically to him, either as a message to him or to inform others about him' is called as

Explanation

Delusions of reference involve the conviction that public media, events, or remarks carry a specific, hidden personal message aimed at the individual.

मीडिया संदेशों को अपने लिए विशेष संदेश मानना 'संदर्भ का भ्रम' (Delusions of reference) कहलाता है।

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146📚General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners

Fill in the blank using a suitable article:
_____ unique artist often develops _____ signature style that distinguishes them and their work from their peers.

Explanation

'Unique' begins with a consonant 'y' sound (/juː/), taking indefinite article 'A'. 'Signature style' takes indefinite article 'a': 'A unique artist often develops a signature style...'.

'Unique' की शुरुआत 'य' व्यंजन ध्वनि से होती है, इसलिए इसके पूर्व 'A' आएगा और 'signature style' के पूर्व भी 'a' आएगा।

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147📚Domestic & Industrial Electrical AppliancesWashing Machines Working Principle

What is the primary working principle of a washing machine?

Explanation

The primary mechanical principle of a washing machine is agitation (or pulsator/tumbling motion) where vigorous mechanical turbulence forces water and detergent through fabric weave to dislodge dirt particles.

वॉशिंग मशीन का प्राथमिक कार्य सिद्धांत 'आंदोलन / विलोड़न' (Agitation) है, जिसमें कपड़ों को पानी और डिटर्जेंट में तेजी से घुमाया जाता है।

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148📚Radiotherapy Physics & Radiation OncologySubatomic Particles & Rest Mass

A Muon is a sub atomic particle which has a mass 207 times that of the mass of electron. What is the approximate mass of the muon in units of MeV?

Explanation

Electron rest mass energy

m_e c^2 \approx 0.511\text{ MeV}

.

\text{Mass of Muon} = 207 \times 0.511\text{ MeV} \approx 105.78\text{ MeV} \approx 106\text{ MeV}.

इलेक्ट्रॉन का द्रव्यमान

0.511\text{ MeV}

होता है। अतः म्यूऑन का द्रव्यमान

= 207 \times 0.511 \approx 106\text{ MeV}

।

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149📚Radiotherapy Physics & Radiation OncologyDirectly vs Indirectly Ionizing Radiation

Directly ionizing radiation does not include:

Explanation

Directly ionizing radiation consists of charged particles (electrons, positrons, protons, alpha particles) that ionize atoms directly via Coulomb interactions. Neutrons and photons are uncharged and represent indirectly ionizing radiation.

न्यूट्रॉन (Neutron) अनावेशित कण हैं और अप्रत्यक्ष रूप से आयनकारी विकिरण (Indirectly ionizing radiation) की श्रेणी में आते हैं।

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150📚Radiotherapy Physics & Radiation OncologyAlpha Decay in Heavy Nuclei

Heavy radioactive nuclei decay most frequently with emission of which of the following:

Explanation

Heavy radioactive nuclei (

Z > 82

,

A > 200

) achieve nuclear stability most frequently by shedding 2 protons and 2 neutrons through Alpha particle (

\alpha

) decay.

भारी रेडियोधर्मी नाभिक (

Z > 82

) स्थायित्व प्राप्त करने के लिए सबसे अधिक अल्फा (Alpha) कणों का उत्सर्जन करते हैं।

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151📚Radiobiology & Cellular EffectsOxygen Enhancement Ratio (OER) & LET

The OER for alpha particles is equal to:

Explanation

For high-LET densely ionizing radiation like Alpha particles (~100-200 keV/μm), biological damage is produced by direct dense ionization independent of oxygen free radicals, yielding an Oxygen Enhancement Ratio (OER) of 1.0.

अल्फा कणों (High LET) के लिए ऑक्सीजन संवर्धन अनुपात (OER) का मान 1.0 होता है क्योंकि इनका प्रभाव ऑक्सीजन पर निर्भर नहीं करता।

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