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HP Patwari Exam 2019 – Detailed Solution & Answer Key<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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Part 1: Hindi (Language)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Q.No<\/th>Question (\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0936\u094d\u0928)<\/th>Answer (\u0909\u0924\u094d\u0924\u0930)<\/th>Detailed Explanation<\/th><\/tr>
1<\/strong><\/td>“\u092f\u0939 \u0938\u092e\u0938\u094d\u092f\u093e \u0905\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0902\u0924 \u0915\u0920\u093f\u0928 \u0939\u0948\u0964” \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0905\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0902\u0924 \u0915\u094d\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948 ?<\/td>(C) \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0935\u093f\u0936\u0947\u0937\u0923<\/strong><\/td>“\u0905\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0902\u0924” (Extremely) modifies the adjective “\u0915\u0920\u093f\u0928” (Hard). Words that modify adjectives are called Pravisheshan<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/strong><\/td>\u0935\u0947\u0926\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0940 \u0930\u091a\u0928\u093e \u0915\u093f\u0938 \u092d\u093e\u0937\u093e \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0939\u0941\u0908 ?<\/td>(B) \u0935\u0948\u0926\u093f\u0915 \u0938\u0902\u0938\u094d\u0915\u0943\u0924<\/strong><\/td>The Vedas were composed in Vedic Sanskrit<\/strong>, which is older than Classical Sanskrit (Laukik Sanskrit).<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/strong><\/td>‘\u091c\u094d\u091e’ \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092e\u093f\u0932\u0928 \u0939\u0948 :<\/td>(D) \u091c\u094d + \u091e<\/strong><\/td>The compound letter ‘\u091c\u094d\u091e’ (Gya\/Jna) is formed by the combination of \u091c\u094d + \u091e<\/strong> (Ja + Nya).<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/strong><\/td>‘\u0935\u093f\u0936\u094d\u0935 \u0939\u093f\u0928\u094d\u0926\u0940 \u0926\u093f\u0935\u0938’ \u0915\u092c \u092e\u0928\u093e\u092f\u093e \u091c\u093e\u0924\u093e \u0939\u0948 ?<\/td>(D) 10 \u091c\u0928\u0935\u0930\u0940<\/strong><\/td>World Hindi Day<\/strong> is celebrated on January 10th<\/strong>. (Note: National Hindi Diwas is Sept 14).<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/strong><\/td>‘\u0926\u0947\u0935 + \u0906\u0932\u092f’ \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0915\u094c\u0928-\u0938\u0940 \u0938\u0928\u094d\u0927\u093f \u0939\u0948 ?<\/td>(A) \u0926\u0940\u0930\u094d\u0918 \u0938\u0928\u094d\u0927\u093f<\/strong><\/td>\u0926\u0947\u0935 + \u0906\u0932\u092f = \u0926\u0947\u0935\u093e\u0932\u092f (Deva + Aalaya = Devalaya). When similar vowels ($a + a = \\bar{a}$) combine to lengthen, it is Dirgha Sandhi<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/strong><\/td>‘\u0906\u0927\u093e \u0924\u0940\u0924\u0930 \u0906\u0927\u093e \u092c\u091f\u0947\u0930 \u0939\u094b\u0928\u093e’ \u0915\u093e \u0905\u0930\u094d\u0925 \u0939\u094b\u0917\u093e :<\/td>(C) \u092c\u0947\u092e\u0947\u0932 \u0924\u0925\u093e \u092c\u0947\u0922\u0902\u0917\u093e<\/strong><\/td>‘\u0906\u0927\u093e \u0924\u0940\u0924\u0930 \u0906\u0927\u093e \u092c\u091f\u0947\u0930’ means something that is mismatched, incongruous, or disorganized.<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/strong><\/td>\u092e\u0939\u0930\u094d\u0937\u093f \u0915\u093e \u0938\u0928\u094d\u0927\u093f \u0935\u093f\u091a\u094d\u091b\u0947\u0926 \u0939\u0948 :<\/td>(C) \u092e\u0939\u093e + \u090b\u0937\u093f<\/strong><\/td>\u092e\u0939\u0930\u094d\u0937\u093f (Maharshi) = \u092e\u0939\u093e + \u090b\u0937\u093f<\/strong>. This is an example of Guna Sandhi.<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/strong><\/td>\u0936\u0941\u0926\u094d\u0927 \u0935\u093e\u0915\u094d\u092f \u0939\u0948 :<\/td>(C) \u092f\u0939 \u0917\u093e\u092f \u0915\u093e ‘\u0905\u0938\u0932\u0940’ \u0926\u0942\u0927 \u0939\u0948\u0964<\/strong><\/td>The adjective “Asli” (Real\/Pure) must modify “Doodh” (Milk), not the “Gaye” (Cow).<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/strong><\/td>\u0915\u0932\u093e\u0928\u093f\u0927\u093f \u0915\u093e \u092a\u0930\u094d\u092f\u093e\u092f\u0935\u093e\u091a\u0940 \u0939\u0948 :<\/td>(B) \u0930\u093e\u0915\u0947\u0936<\/strong><\/td>Kalanidhi<\/strong> (Storehouse of arts\/phases) is a synonym for the Moon<\/strong> (Rakesh).<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/strong><\/td>‘\u0938\u092e\u0941\u0926\u094d\u0930 \u0915\u0940 \u0906\u0917’ \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u0909\u092a\u092f\u0941\u0915\u094d\u0924 \u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926 \u0939\u0948:<\/td>(C) \u092c\u0921\u093c\u0935\u093e\u0928\u0932<\/strong><\/td>The fire in the ocean\/sea is called Badvanal<\/strong> (or Vadavagni). (Davanal is forest fire).<\/td><\/tr>
11<\/strong><\/td>\u0927\u0930\u094d\u092e\u093e \u0927\u0930\u094d\u092e \u0938\u092e\u093e\u0938 \u0939\u0948 :<\/td>(*) Dvandva<\/strong><\/td>\u0927\u0930\u094d\u092e\u093e \u0927\u0930\u094d\u092e<\/strong> (Dharma + Adharma) is a Dvandva Samas<\/strong>. Note: The options provided (Dvigu, Tatpurush, Avyayibhav, Bahuvrihi) do not include Dvandva.<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
12<\/strong><\/td>‘\u090b\u091c’ \u0915\u093e \u0935\u093f\u0932\u094b\u092e\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0925\u0940 \u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926 \u0939\u0948 :<\/td>(C) \u0935\u0915\u094d\u0930<\/strong><\/td>‘\u090b\u091c’ (Riju) means straight\/simple. Its antonym is Vakra<\/strong> (Curved\/Crooked).<\/td><\/tr>
13<\/strong><\/td>\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0935\u0940\u0923 \u092c\u0921\u093c\u0940 \u091a\u0924\u0941\u0930 \u0939\u0948 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092c\u0921\u093c\u0940 \u0939\u0948 :<\/td>(A) \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0935\u093f\u0936\u0947\u0937\u0923<\/strong><\/td>In “\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0935\u0940\u0923 \u092c\u0921\u093c\u0940 \u091a\u0924\u0941\u0930 \u0939\u0948”, the word “\u092c\u0921\u093c\u0940” (very) intensifies the adjective “\u091a\u0924\u0941\u0930” (clever).<\/td><\/tr>
14<\/strong><\/td>‘\u091c\u0902\u0917\u092e’ \u0915\u093e \u0935\u093f\u0932\u094b\u092e \u0939\u0948 :<\/td>(C) \u0938\u094d\u0925\u093e\u0935\u0930<\/strong><\/td>‘\u091c\u0902\u0917\u092e’ (Movable) has the antonym Sthavar<\/strong> (Immovable).<\/td><\/tr>
15<\/strong><\/td>‘\u0905\u092a\u0928\u093e\u0928\u093e’ \u0915\u094d\u0930\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0915\u093f\u0938\u0938\u0947 \u092c\u0928\u0940 \u0939\u0948 ?<\/td>(C) \u0938\u0930\u094d\u0935\u0928\u093e\u092e \u0938\u0947<\/strong><\/td>‘\u0905\u092a\u0928\u093e\u0928\u093e’ (To adopt) comes from ‘\u0905\u092a\u0928\u093e’ (Own\/Mine), which is a Sarvanam<\/strong> (Pronoun).<\/td><\/tr>
16<\/strong><\/td>“\u092a\u0947\u0921\u093c \u0938\u0947 \u0915\u0908 \u0906\u092e \u0917\u093f\u0930\u0947\u0964” \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0915\u094c\u0928-\u0938\u0947 \u0915\u093e\u0930\u0915 \u0915\u093e \u092a\u094d\u0930\u092f\u094b\u0917 \u0939\u0948 ?<\/td>(C) \u0905\u092a\u093e\u0926\u093e\u0928 \u0915\u093e\u0930\u0915<\/strong><\/td>“\u092a\u0947\u0921\u093c \u0938\u0947… \u0917\u093f\u0930\u0947” implies separation. Separation indicates Apadan Karak<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
17<\/strong><\/td>“\u0917\u0940\u0924\u093e \u092e\u0902\u0926-\u092e\u0902\u0926 \u092e\u0941\u0938\u094d\u0915\u0941\u0930\u093e \u0930\u0939\u0940 \u0939\u0948\u0964” \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092e\u0902\u0926-\u092e\u0902\u0926 \u0915\u094d\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948 ?<\/td>(A) \u0915\u094d\u0930\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0935\u093f\u0936\u0947\u0937\u0923<\/strong><\/td>“\u092e\u0902\u0926-\u092e\u0902\u0926” (Slowly) describes the verb “smiling”. Hence, it is an Adverb (Kriya Visheshan<\/strong>).<\/td><\/tr>
18<\/strong><\/td>‘\u0938\u0942\u091a\u0915’ \u0915\u093e \u0938\u092e\u093e\u0928\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0925\u0915 \u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926 \u0939\u0948 :<\/td>(A) \u0926\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0924\u0915<\/strong><\/td>‘\u0938\u0942\u091a\u0915’ means indicator. Dyotak<\/strong> is the correct synonym.<\/td><\/tr>
19<\/strong><\/td>‘\u0924\u0924\u094d\u0938\u092e’ \u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926 \u0915\u094c\u0928-\u0938\u093e \u0939\u0948 ?<\/td>(A) \u0909\u091c\u094d\u091c\u094d\u0935\u0932<\/strong><\/td>The correct Sanskrit (Tatsam) spelling is \u0909\u091c\u094d\u091c\u094d\u0935\u0932<\/strong> (two half ‘ja’s).<\/td><\/tr>
20<\/strong><\/td>“\u092e\u0902\u0917\u0932 \u092d\u0935\u0928 \u0905\u092e\u0902\u0917\u0932 \u0939\u093e\u0930\u0940…” \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u091b\u0928\u094d\u0926 \u0939\u0948 :<\/td>(A) \u091a\u094c\u092a\u093e\u0908<\/strong><\/td>The lines “Mangal Bhavan Amangal Haari…” are from Ramcharitmanas and are a Chaupai<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
21<\/strong><\/td>‘\u092a\u0928’ \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0924\u094d\u092f\u092f \u0935\u093e\u0932\u093e \u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926 \u0939\u0948:<\/td>(B) \u092c\u0921\u093c\u092a\u094d\u092a\u0928<\/strong><\/td>This word contains the suffix ‘pan’ (Bada + pan).<\/td><\/tr>
22<\/strong><\/td>‘\u0915\u0920\u094b\u0930’ \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u0938\u092e\u093e\u0928\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0925\u0915 \u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926 \u0939\u0948 :<\/td>(C) \u092a\u0930\u0941\u0937<\/strong><\/td>‘\u0915\u0920\u094b\u0930’ (Hard\/Harsh) is synonymous with Parush<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
23<\/strong><\/td>\u0915\u094b\u0938-\u0915\u094b\u0938 \u092a\u0930 \u092a\u093e\u0928\u0940 \u092c\u0926\u0932\u0947… \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0915\u093f\u0938 \u092a\u0930\u093f\u0935\u0930\u094d\u0924\u0928 \u0915\u093e \u0909\u0932\u094d\u0932\u0947\u0916 \u0939\u0948 ?<\/td>(D) \u092a\u093e\u0928\u0940 \u0938\u094d\u0935\u093e\u0926 \u0914\u0930 \u092c\u094b\u0932\u0940…<\/strong><\/td>The proverb refers to the changing taste of water and the changing dialect\/words of language over distance.<\/td><\/tr>
24<\/strong><\/td>‘\u092d\u093e\u0937\u093e’ \u0938\u0947 \u0924\u093e\u0924\u094d\u092a\u0930\u094d\u092f \u0939\u0948 :<\/td>(C) \u0927\u094d\u0935\u0928\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0924\u094d\u092e\u0915…<\/strong><\/td>Language is the expression of thoughts using vocal sounds.<\/td><\/tr>
25<\/strong><\/td>\u0905\u0935\u094d\u092f\u092f\u0940\u092d\u093e\u0935 \u0938\u092e\u093e\u0938 \u0915\u093e \u0909\u0926\u093e\u0939\u0930\u0923 \u0939\u0948 :<\/td>(B) \u092d\u0930\u092a\u0947\u091f<\/strong><\/td>Bharpet<\/strong> (Stomach full) is an example of Avyayibhav Samas<\/strong> (indeclinable compound).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Part 2: English<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Q.No<\/th>Question<\/th>Answer<\/th>Detailed Explanation<\/th><\/tr>
26<\/strong><\/td>Vocation<\/td>(C) Occupation<\/strong><\/td>Vocation<\/strong> refers to a person’s employment or main occupation.<\/td><\/tr>
27<\/strong><\/td>Imperious<\/td>(A) Proud<\/strong><\/td>Imperious<\/strong> means assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant or proud.<\/td><\/tr>
28<\/strong><\/td>‘She will have been served food’ is in:<\/td>(D) Future perfect tense<\/strong><\/td>“Will have been served” is the Passive voice of Future Perfect Tense<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
29<\/strong><\/td>This lesson is ___ difficult.<\/td>(A) too<\/strong><\/td>“This lesson is too<\/strong> difficult.” (Implies it is difficult to an excessive degree).<\/td><\/tr>
30<\/strong><\/td>‘A word or law no longer in use’ is called:<\/td>(D) obsolete<\/strong><\/td>A law or word no longer in use is called obsolete<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
31<\/strong><\/td>I love my books so much so that I cannot ___ them.<\/td>(B) with<\/strong><\/td>The correct phrase is “part with<\/strong>” (to give up possession of).<\/td><\/tr>
32<\/strong><\/td>Choose the word that is spelt correctly:<\/td>(A) Deceive<\/strong><\/td>The correct spelling is Deceive<\/strong> (Remember: ‘i’ before ‘e’ except after ‘c’).<\/td><\/tr>
33<\/strong><\/td>He is ___ one-eyed person.<\/td>(B) a<\/strong><\/td>“One” starts with a ‘w’ sound (consonant sound), so we use “a<\/strong> one-eyed person”.<\/td><\/tr>
34<\/strong><\/td>Choose the correct synonym of ‘Audacity’<\/td>(D) Boldness<\/strong><\/td>Audacity<\/strong> means a willingness to take bold risks. Synonym: Boldness<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
35<\/strong><\/td>Choose the correct antonym of ‘Malice’:<\/td>(A) Goodwill<\/strong><\/td>Malice<\/strong> means ill-will or desire to harm. Antonym: Goodwill<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
36<\/strong><\/td>The teacher said to the students, “Let us start a new lesson.”<\/td>(D) …suggested…that they should…<\/strong><\/td>“Let us” usually converts to “suggested… that they\/we should”.<\/td><\/tr>
37<\/strong><\/td>He said to his teacher, “Good night, sir.”<\/td>(D) …respectfully bade…<\/strong><\/td>“Good night” is a leave-taking phrase, so we use bade<\/strong> (past of bid), not ‘wished’.<\/td><\/tr>
38<\/strong><\/td>PROHIBIT<\/td>(C) Ban<\/strong><\/td>Prohibit<\/strong> means to forbid or Ban<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
39<\/strong><\/td>REGRET<\/td>(D) Repent<\/strong><\/td>Regret<\/strong> means to feel sad or disappointed; Repent<\/strong> is the closest synonym.<\/td><\/tr>
40<\/strong><\/td>WHIMSICAL<\/td>(A) Amusing<\/strong><\/td>Whimsical<\/strong> often means playfully quaint or fanciful, often in an amusing<\/strong> way.<\/td><\/tr>
41<\/strong><\/td>INTERMITTENT<\/td>(C) Periodic<\/strong><\/td>Intermittent<\/strong> means occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous (similar to Periodic<\/strong>).<\/td><\/tr>
42<\/strong><\/td>OBSTINATE<\/td>(B) Stubborn<\/strong><\/td>Obstinate<\/strong> means refusing to change one’s opinion; Stubborn<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
43<\/strong><\/td>CARDINAL<\/td>(A) Chief<\/strong><\/td>Cardinal<\/strong> means of the greatest importance; fundamental or Chief<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
44<\/strong><\/td>He deals ___ stationery.<\/td>(D) in<\/strong><\/td>To “deal in<\/strong>” something means to trade in a specific commodity (stationery).<\/td><\/tr>
45<\/strong><\/td>The tiger was killed ___ the hunter.<\/td>(B) by<\/strong><\/td>Passive voice agent: Killed by<\/strong> the hunter.<\/td><\/tr>
46<\/strong><\/td>He is weak ___ chemistry.<\/td>(B) in<\/strong><\/td>Correct preposition: He is weak in<\/strong> chemistry.<\/td><\/tr>
47<\/strong><\/td>Choose the right sentence:<\/td>(C) The Kalidas…<\/strong><\/td>When a proper noun is used as a common noun (metaphor), we use ‘the’. “Kalidas is the<\/strong> Shakespeare of India.”<\/td><\/tr>
48<\/strong><\/td>‘We reached safe and sound.’ Which part of speech ‘sound’ is?<\/td>(C) Adjective<\/strong><\/td>In “safe and sound”, sound<\/strong> describes the state of the subject (like safe), acting as an Adjective<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
49<\/strong><\/td>Choose the correct gender of Fox (feminine):<\/td>(B) Vixen<\/strong><\/td>The feminine gender of Fox is Vixen<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
50<\/strong><\/td>Young one of ‘sheep’:<\/td>(B) Lamb<\/strong><\/td>The young one of a sheep is a Lamb<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Part 3: Mathematics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

51. The compound interest on \u20b91000 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Formula: $A = P(1 + R\/100)^n$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • $A = 1000(1 + 10\/100)^2 = 1000(1.1)^2 = 1000 \\times 1.21 = 1210$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • $CI = A – P = 1210 – 1000 = 210$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Answer: (B) \u20b9 210<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    52. A train cover a distance of 3750 km in 25 hours, how much average distance the same train will cover in one hour?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Speed = Distance \/ Time = $3750 \\text{ km} \/ 25 \\text{ hr} = 150 \\text{ km\/hr}$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Distance in 1 hour = 150 km.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Answer: (C) 150 km<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      53. The value of <\/strong>$(-1)^{1000}$ is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Any negative number raised to an even power becomes positive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Answer: (B) 1<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        54. Arjun is twice a old as Shreya. Five years ago his age was three times Shreya’s age. Find their present ages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Let Shreya = $S$, Arjun = $A$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Current: $A = 2S$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 5 years ago: $(A – 5) = 3(S – 5)$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Substitute $A=2S$: $(2S – 5) = 3S – 15 \\Rightarrow 15 – 5 = 3S – 2S \\Rightarrow S = 10$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Therefore, $A = 20$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Observation:<\/em> The correct answer (10, 20) is not explicitly listed in the options provided in the paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Answer: (B) 5, 10<\/strong> (Note: This is the only option with a 1:2 ratio, but technically mathematically incorrect for the “5 years ago” condition. The intended answer was likely 10, 20).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          55. If the circumference of a circle is 132 cm, the area of circle is :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • $2\\pi r = 132 \\Rightarrow 2 \\times (22\/7) \\times r = 132 \\Rightarrow r = 21$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Area = $\\pi r^2 = (22\/7) \\times 21 \\times 21 = 22 \\times 3 \\times 21 = 1386$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Answer: (A) 1386 sq cm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            56. If 567567567 is divided by 567, then the quotient will be :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • $567 \/ 567 = 1$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Bring down 5 (0), 6 (0), 7 (1) $\\rightarrow$ 1001…<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Result: 1001001<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Answer: (C) 1001001<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              57.<\/strong> $(3\/4)^7 \\times (4\/3)^7 = ?$<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \n
              • $(3\/4 \\times 4\/3)^7 = (1)^7 = 1$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Answer: (A) 1<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                58. If the radius of a sphere is <\/strong>$2d\/3$ then its volume is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \n
                • $V = \\frac{4}{3} \\pi r^3 = \\frac{4}{3} \\pi (\\frac{2d}{3})^3 = \\frac{4}{3} \\pi (\\frac{8d^3}{27}) = \\frac{32}{81} \\pi d^3$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Answer: (A) <\/strong>$\\frac{32}{81} \\pi d^3$<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  59. If the sum of two consecutive even numbers is 66, then the smaller one is :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    \n
                  • $x + (x+2) = 66 \\Rightarrow 2x = 64 \\Rightarrow x = 32$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Answer: (B) 32<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    60. Find the missing number in the series 2, 5, 11, 20, 32, 47, …….., 86:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      \n
                    • Differences: +3, +6, +9, +12, +15. Next is +18.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • $47 + 18 = 65$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Answer: (B) 65<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      61. Mohan purchased a car for Rs. 8000 and sold it after one year at a loss of 25%. Find the selling price of car:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        \n
                      • CP = 8000. Loss = 25%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • SP = 75% of 8000 = $0.75 \\times 8000 = 6000$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Answer: (B) \u20b9 6000<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        62. The value of <\/strong>$5 + \\frac{1}{100} + \\frac{5}{1000} + \\frac{51}{10000}$ is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          \n
                        • $5 + 0.01 + 0.005 + 0.0051 = 5.0201$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Answer: (C) 5.0201<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          63. <\/strong>$(3p^2qr^3) \\times (-4p^3qr^2) \\times (7pq^3r)$ is equal to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            \n
                          • Coefficients: $3 \\times -4 \\times 7 = -84$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • $p: 2+3+1 = 6$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • $q: 1+1+3 = 5$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • $r: 3+2+1 = 6$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Result: $-84 p^6 q^5 r^6$. Note: Options in paper had typos (C shows q6, D shows r5). D is often cited as the intended answer despite the typo.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Answer: Closest is (D)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            64.<\/strong> $(-7) \\div (21\/13) = ?$<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              \n
                            • $-7 \\times (13\/21) = -1 \\times (13\/3) = -13\/3$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Answer: (B) -13\/3<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              65. Circumference of the base of a right circular cylinder is 44 cm and its height is 15 cm. The volume of the cylinder is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                \n
                              • Circumference = 44 $\\Rightarrow 2\\pi r = 44 \\Rightarrow r = 7$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Volume = $\\pi r^2 h = (22\/7) \\times 49 \\times 15 = 2310$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Answer: (D) 2310<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                66. Find the smallest square number which is exactly divisible by 4, 9 and 10:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                  \n
                                • LCM(4, 9, 10) = 180.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Factors: $2^2 \\times 3^2 \\times 5$. To make it a square, multiply by 5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • $180 \\times 5 = 900$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Answer: (A) 900<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                  67. A man got 10% increase in his salary. If his new salary is Rs. 1,54,000, then original salary is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                    \n
                                  • $110\\% \\text{ of } x = 1,54,000 \\Rightarrow 1.1x = 154,000 \\Rightarrow x = 1,40,000$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Answer: (C) \u20b9 1,40,000<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                    68. If <\/strong>$56 – 45 + \\sqrt{x} = 17$ then <\/strong>$x = ?$<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                      \n
                                    • $11 + \\sqrt{x} = 17 \\Rightarrow \\sqrt{x} = 6 \\Rightarrow x = 36$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Answer: (A) 36<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                      69. The cube root of <\/strong>$1 \\frac{127}{216}$ is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                        \n
                                      • $1 \\frac{127}{216} = \\frac{343}{216}$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • $\\sqrt[3]{\\frac{343}{216}} = \\frac{7}{6} = 1 \\frac{1}{6}$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • Answer: (C) <\/strong>$1 \\frac{1}{6}$<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                        70. The population of a village is 5000 and it increases at the rate 2% every year. After 2 years the population will be:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                          \n
                                        • $5000 \\times (1.02)^2 = 5000 \\times 1.0404 = 5202$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Answer: (C) 5202<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                          71. If a train 240 m long passes a pole in 16 seconds, then the speed of the train is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                            \n
                                          • Speed = 240m \/ 16s = 15 m\/s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • Convert to km\/h: $15 \\times \\frac{18}{5} = 54$ km\/h.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • Answer: (B) 54 km\/h<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                            72. L.C.M. of 4, 6, 12, 15 = ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                              \n
                                            • Multiples of 15: 15, 30, 45, 60.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • 60 is divisible by 4, 6, and 12.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • Answer: (B) 60<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                              73. <\/strong>$2^0 \\times 3^0 \\times 4^0 = ?$<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                \n
                                              • $2^0 \\times 3^0 \\times 4^0 = 1 \\times 1 \\times 1 = 1$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                              • Answer: (A) 1<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                                74. The sum of <\/strong>$0.42 + 0.042 + 0.0042 – 0.00042$ is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                  \n
                                                • $0.42 + 0.042 + 0.0042 – 0.00042$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                • $0.4662 – 0.00042 = 0.46578$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                • Answer: (B) 0.46578<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                                  75. Write <\/strong>$2 \\frac{3}{2}$ in percent:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                    \n
                                                  • The notation $2 \\frac{3}{2}$ is non-standard but usually implies $2 + 1.5 = 3.5$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                  • $3.5 \\times 100\\% = 350\\%$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                  • Answer: (B) 350%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                                    Part 4: General Knowledge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                    Q.No<\/th>Question<\/th>Answer<\/th>Fact<\/th><\/tr>
                                                    76<\/strong><\/td>What is called the Brain of computer?<\/td>(C) CPU<\/strong><\/td>The Central Processing Unit is the brain of the computer.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    77<\/strong><\/td>What is the source of Sun Energy?<\/td>(A) Nuclear fusion<\/strong><\/td>The Sun generates energy through nuclear fusion (Hydrogen to Helium).<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    78<\/strong><\/td>Who was the leader of Dhami Movement in 1939?<\/td>(D) Bhagmal Sautha<\/strong><\/td>He was the leader of the Dhami Movement (1939) in Himachal Pradesh.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    79<\/strong><\/td>When was the first train started in India?<\/td>(A) 16 April, 1853<\/strong><\/td>The first passenger train ran between Bombay and Thane.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    80<\/strong><\/td>The main cause of Earthquake is:<\/td>(C) Tectonic forces<\/strong><\/td>The primary cause of earthquakes is the movement of tectonic plates.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    81<\/strong><\/td>When was the Hight Court of Himachal Pradesh established?<\/td>(D) 25 Jan, 1971<\/strong><\/td>The HP High Court was established when HP attained full statehood (Jan 25, 1971).<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    82<\/strong><\/td>What is dry ice?<\/td>(C) Solid CO2<\/strong><\/td>Dry ice is the solid form of Carbon Dioxide.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    83<\/strong><\/td>Which planet is the hottest planet of the solar system?<\/td>(B) Venus<\/strong><\/td>Venus is the hottest planet due to its thick atmosphere.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    84<\/strong><\/td>National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) is located at:<\/td>(B) Hyderabad<\/strong><\/td>NAARM is located in Hyderabad.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    85<\/strong><\/td>What is the outermost layer of the teeth called?<\/td>(A) Enamel<\/strong><\/td>Enamel is the hard, outermost layer of teeth.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    86<\/strong><\/td>What was the Shivalik mountain known as in ancient texts?<\/td>(A) Mainak Parvat<\/strong><\/td>In ancient texts, Shivalik hills were known as Mainak Parvat.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    87<\/strong><\/td>‘Kufri Jeevan’ and ‘Kufri Jyoti’ are two famous varieties of:<\/td>(C) Potato<\/strong><\/td>Kufri Jeevan and Kufri Jyoti are varieties of Potato (CPRI is in Shimla).<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    88<\/strong><\/td>Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the largest natural lake located in?<\/td>(A) Sirmaur<\/strong><\/td>Renuka Lake (largest natural lake in HP) is in Sirmaur district.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    89<\/strong><\/td>Which is the longest tunnel of India?<\/td>(A) Chenani-Nashri<\/strong><\/td>At the time of this exam (2019), this was the longest road tunnel.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    90<\/strong><\/td>Shongtong Karcham Hydro Power Project is located on which river?<\/td>(A) Sutlej<\/strong><\/td>The Shongtong Karcham project is on the Sutlej river.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    91<\/strong><\/td>Where is Great Himalayan National Park situated?<\/td>(D) Himachal Pradesh<\/strong><\/td>Great Himalayan National Park is in Kullu, HP.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    92<\/strong><\/td>Who composed the grammar of Sanskrit Language?<\/td>(C) Panini<\/strong><\/td>Panini wrote the Ashtadhyayi (Sanskrit Grammar).<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    93<\/strong><\/td>A brown mark made on the food packets indicates:<\/td>(B) Non-Vegetarian<\/strong><\/td>A Brown\/Red dot indicates non-vegetarian ingredients.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    94<\/strong><\/td>‘KALINDI’ is the vedic name of which river:<\/td>(C) Yamuna<\/strong><\/td>Kalindi is the Vedic name for the Yamuna river.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    95<\/strong><\/td>Where Bhootnath temple is situated?<\/td>(C) Mandi<\/strong><\/td>The Bhootnath temple is a famous shrine in Mandi town.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    96<\/strong><\/td>Name the creature which is not a bird, but can fly:<\/td>(D) Bat<\/strong><\/td>The Bat is a mammal, not a bird, but it flies.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    97<\/strong><\/td>Which place of India is known as ‘Little Lhasa’?<\/td>(C) Dharamshala<\/strong><\/td>McLeod Ganj (Dharamshala) is known as “Little Lhasa”.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    98<\/strong><\/td>What is the longest part of human digestive system?<\/td>(B) Small intestine<\/strong><\/td>The small intestine is the longest part of the digestive tract.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    99<\/strong><\/td>When is the world water day celebrated?<\/td>(A) 22 March<\/strong><\/td>World Water Day is observed on March 22nd.<\/td><\/tr>
                                                    10<\/strong>0<\/td>The colour of leaves is green due to :<\/td>(C) Chlorophyll<\/strong><\/td>Chlorophyll gives leaves their green color.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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